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SIBLINGS’ FATAL FIGHT

NEWS PENTICTON WESTERN Joe Fries Western News Staff

Killing his own brother created a tragic paradox for Kyle Capone Louie, a judge observed Thursday before handing him a 75-month jail sentence. “The offender’s actions resulted in the senseless death of his brother, who was also his best friend. In that sense, Mr. Louie is both the perpetrator of the crime and the victim of the very crime he perpetrated,” said Justice Austin Cullen in B.C. Supreme Court in Penticton. Kyle, 26, was charged with second-degree murder in connection with the stabbing death of his then-21year-old brother, Reece Dillenger Louie, near Oliver on Feb. 19, 2011, but pleaded guilty to the lesser offence of manslaughter. With enhanced credit for time served since his arrest the day of the offence, Kyle has just six months remaining on his sentence, and will then be a designated longterm offender for 5.5 more years. The sentence was one recommended by Crown and defence. Kyle had been up for 55 hours straight and was “signiﬁcantly intoxicated” by crystal meth, marijuana, Ativan and a “large quantity” of alcohol at the time of the stabbing, the judge noted, so it’s unlikely he was able to form the intent necessary for

KYLE LOUIE is led from the Penticton courthouse to a waiting sheriff's vehicle following his sentencing Thursday for the 2011 killing of his younger brother. Louie pleaded guilty to manslaughter and received a 75-month sentence. With time served, he has six months remaining in jail.

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murder. Just hours before the killing, the brothers were drinking while working at a gravel pit near the Nk’Mip Campground and got into a fist fight after Kyle accused Reece of owing Kyle’s girlfriend $30, according to an agreed statement of facts. Both were fired on the spot and went to their home

on Black Sage Road where the ﬁght continued, despite efforts by their father, Clifford, to intervene. Tensions escalated and Kyle began swinging a knife at Clifford and Reece, prompting Reece to run to his bedroom and Clifford to leave the house. Reece soon after staggered out of the home and fell down on the

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thiness and level of responsibility for this offence,” the judge said. A psychologist who prepared a pre-sentence report on Kyle determined he’s a high risk to reoffend violently, but has “reasonable” prospects for rehabilitation, thanks in part to support from his family and the Osoyoos Indian Band. The long-term offender designation is intended to mitigate any risk to the public, Crown counsel John Swanson said outside court. It will allow the National Parole Board and the Correctional Service of Canada to “design and enforce whatever treatment programs and rehabilitation programs they feel are necessary in order to reduce Mr. Louie’s possibility of future violence,” Swanson explained. “We are very hopeful that he will eventually, after signiﬁcant treatment and rehabilitation, be able to live a long and productive life. He’s still a very young man and we hope he has a very bright future ahead of him. Kyle, wearing a white dress shirt and black slacks, smiled and waved from the prisoner’s dock at a dozen supporters in the courtroom Wednesday and Thursday. Those supporters declined comment after the hearing on Thursday, and Kyle did not address the court when invited to do so prior to sentencing.

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Music festival takes shape Dale Boyd

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It began as the Gypsy Heart Dream Café Casual Imports and Relaxing House Boat Cruises, and while the name has changed, the spirit and the love of music that created the legacy of the Dream Café has remained strong. The Dream Music Festival is the next chapter in that legacy. Taking place May 1-2 at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre the festival will feature 15 artists playing three-hour shows each day. The festival is a benefit concert for Pierre Couture and his wife Debra who have been owned and operated the Dream Café for nearly 15 years. Couture has decided to step back from the day-to-day running of the venue because of health issues. “I want to come to the shows now. I’ll bus tables if I have to, but I think it’s time to come to shows. I certainly don’t want to get out of it,” Couture said. Artists have stepped forward to help out the much-loved venue. “When the musicians started finding out about Debra and I were trying to slow down, they thought they would try to make it easier on us by all coming together to put on what I think is going to be one of the best shows in Penticton,” Couture said. The line up includes Vancouver pianist Michael Kaeshammer; multiple Juno winner Bill Bourne; legendary blues man Jim Byrnes; Ben Waters, who has worked with the Rolling Stones; Chris Nordquist; Jerry Cook; Rick Fines; Brandon Isaac; Gary Comeau; Paul Pigat; Keith Picot; and Juno Award winner Rita Chiarelli. Each musician will be joined on stage by the next up on the set list until the finale has all the acts playing together. Couture anticipates a few back-and-forth jams. Couture hopes the festival will become a yearly event and the society will move forward with the festival in years to come as well as creating membership programs to assist younger musicians in Penticton. Calls from across Canada and beyond have been coming in from musicians and patrons showing their support. Even CBC’s Saturday Night Blues host Holger Petersen called to give his best. “That was a first,” said Couture, who often listens to Saturday Night Blues on his way home from the Dream Café at the end of the day. Music has always been the heartbeat of the Dream Café, according to Couture. “It was obvious that the music was what people wanted. There’s a lot of places to eat, but there’s not a lot of places providing what I think is good music,” Couture said. Tickets go on sale Jan. 30 at the SOEC box office and at the visitor centre.

Pierre Couture, owner of the Dream Cafe, is hoping to incorporate a co-op with members of the community after health issues have made him step back from day-to-day operations of the popular venue.

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Dream Café plays on Dale Boyd

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One of the top music houses in Canada is entering a new era and is turning to the community to keep the dream alive. The Dream Café and restaurant, located on Front Street, is aiming to incorporate a co-op with members of the community and friends of the renowned venue by April 30. Owner Pierre Couture was looking to sell the unique spot, which has played host to such artists as Barney Bentall, Michael Kaeshammer and Judy Collins, for the past year due to health issues making it difficult for him to continue to run the day-to-day operations. While there were interested parties, Couture couldn’t find the right fit. “A lot of people have been asking us over the last little while ‘What’s happening with the Dream Café? And why would anyone want to sell it?’” Couture said to the crowd of about 75 people at the first of two information sessions regarding the co-op held at the Dream Café on Jan. 21. “We’re not selling it because it doesn’t

work, because it really does,” Couture said. In order for the co-op to be incorporated a minimum of $350,000 must be invested by late April to mid-May 2015. “We need to raise $350,000 to make this work ... we would like to raise $400,000,” Dream Café accountant Murray Swales said, adding that if the $350,000 isn’t raised it will not likely go ahead. The investment structure has two classes of shares. In order to join the co-op, potential members must purchase one of two investment share options along with a $25 membership share. Option A is a $2,000 investment share in the co-op and option B is a $5,000 share. Upon incorporation a $2,000 investment will return a minimum of one per cent a year, with the $5,000 investment returning 2.5 per cent a year. Members will also receive a patronage dividend, paying out a yearly percentage to members based on money spent at the Dream Café by the member that year. When the minimum $350,000 is raised, current owners Pierre and Debra Couture

will both be members with class B investment shares. Pierre will also sit on the initial board of directors. “The management will not change,” Swales said. The board of directors will also include Bill Carpenter, former owner of Hillside Winery and Bistro, Brian Chadwick, owner of A and A Propane Delivery Service in Summerland, retired lawyer and former Summerland mayor Tom Johnston, and Swales will be on the board as well. “I’ve been in the background having things bounced off me since day one, and loved every minute of it,” Swales said. There is an open position for general manager in training. Who will take the position and when will be left up to Pierre. The next information session on the co-op is Jan. 25 at the Dream Café at 1:30 p.m. More information on the co-op can be found online at www.dreamcafe.ca. Attendance at the information session, which is expected to draw another 75 people, can be confirmed online or by phoning 250-490-9012.

Centre closure has big impact on community Steve Kidd

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Sadness, loss and grief. That’s how Gerry Anderson describes the mood for the Centre at Naramata the day after announcing the 68-year-old spiritual centre would be closing permanently. “It is with deep regret and heartfelt sadness that the board of directors of the Naramata Centre Society announces that the Centre at Naramata will cease operations and close immediately,” reads the board’s release, issued late Wednesday afternoon. But the months-long strike that has already kept the doors closed through most of the past year isn’t why the Centre is closing, according to Anderson, one of the society’s directors. “We are not shutting the doors because

We are not shutting the doors because of the strike. We think it is just a symptom of our bigger issues. — Gerry Anderson

of the strike. We think it is just a symptom of our bigger issues,” said Anderson. The labour dispute, he explained, was just one of many hurdles keeping the Centre from competing with similar operations. “The place is 68 years old. A lot of the buildings are 50 years old and more,” he said. “It required so much of an investment

of capital to bring it up to a competitive standard that we couldn’t see our way through that.” The announcement comes after the centre raised $500,000 through its Crossroads campaign. But that campaign just gave the board of directors some breathing room, according to Anderson — otherwise, the centre would have been out of money by the end of 2014. After concluding the Crossroads fundraising campaign, according to the release, the board undertook a thorough review of the Centre’s future operations, revenue potential, staffing plan, expenses, and ability to be financially viable. “The review concluded that the Centre could not continue to operate in a feasible, sustainable, and responsible manner on a long-term basis. Those who contributed to the Crossroads Campaign will be contacted

to ascertain if they would still like to receive a receipt for income tax purposes or have their donation refunded.” Closing the centre will have a substantial impact on the majority of Naramata businesses, according to Julius Bloomfield, who operates the Naramata Heritage Inn and Spa and is a former owner of the Station pub. He estimates the 5,000 people who went for retreats and classes at the Centre probably spent about $200 each at local restaurants, wineries, stores and other businesses. That’s a total economic impact of $1,000,000, according to Bloomfield, who adds that he is probably underestimating the value. Bloomfield said Naramata businesses already experienced losses when the strike closed down the Centre last year. See CENTRE on PG. 8

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Clean up begins at marina Steve Kidd

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Literacy Week kicks off Dale Boyd

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Playing without a plug-in is the message behind the seventh annual Family Literacy Day. Organizers are urging people to take time out of the day to read. “We want families to be encouraged to take time every day to read a learning activity with their children. Which we think is crucial to children’s development. Even just 15 minutes a day we think can improve children’s literacy skills dramatically and can also help parents improve in their skills,” said Dannielle Hyde, literacy outreach co-ordinator with Literacy Now South OkanaganSimilkameen. The Unplug and Play event at Cherry Lane Mall on Jan. 25 will feature a bouncy castle, face painting, local musicians and of course, books. With iPads and laptops, children may not be exposed to reading the same way they used to, but the skill is an even more crucial part of life now said Hyde.

COLE SMITH, 8, and sister Emma, 10, with some of the books that will be heaped in the Honda at Cherry Lane Shopping Centre as part of the Family Literacy Week celebrations Jan. 24 to Jan. 31.

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“I believe the format is a little different than it was 10, 15, 20 years ago, but I think children are still required to read and to comprehend the information that they are reading. Literacy is probably more im-

portant than it has been in past generations,” Hyde said. The Unplug and Play festivities start at 10 a.m. and features magic with Ali K. Zam Productions, Get Bent Bellydancers, Jake Evans and his interactive

hip-hop book Feelin’ the Beat, as well as book readings from Penticton Writers and Publishers, Pen High student performers, drummers and performers from the Penticton Indian Band and more. The Heap a Honda campaign will continue as part of the event. New or gently used books geared for kids and teens can be donated inside a Honda Fit at Cherry Lane until Jan. 31. Those books will be distributed to schools throughout the South Okanagan. All schools in school districts 67 and 53 along with private schools and First Nations schools will receive book donations. Family Literacy Day and Literacy Week focus on getting kids reading and as it becomes a bigger part of day-to-day life, and hopes to call attention to illiteracy as well. “I believe there is always a cohort of individuals that are illiterate and we’re trying to dramatically decrease those rates so we can get the entire community focused on literacy and learning how to communicate effectively,” Hyde said.

Upset man smashes gun display Joe Fries Western News Staff

A man was arrested earlier this month after he smashed a gun display case at the Canadian Tire store in Penticton. The incident on Jan. 12 began when the man took a sledgeham-

mer off a store shelf then used it to bust the glass on a display case that contained both guns and ammunition, according to Penticton RCMP spokesman Sgt. Rick Dellebuur. “He was saying that he was just trying to prove a point that the ﬁrearms and the ammunition

shouldn’t be kept together,” said Dellebuur. Mounties arrested the man at the store and found a gun in his car that was parked outside. Dellebuur said the man faces possible charges related to mischief and illegal ﬁrearm possession, and may have mental health issues.

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EDITORIAL Parents, learn to keep cool at the rink At first glance, the idea to ban parents from the hockey rink may sound ridiculous. It happened this week when a Vancouver Island minor hockey association announced they were considering banning people in the stands for a weekend to send a message to incorrigible parents squawking at refs and players on the ice. On second glance, it may just be a good idea. Especially after finding out that Penticton parents ended up in fisticuffs with the opposing teams’ fans at a tournament in Salmon Arm last weekend (Re: Hockey fight in the stands, PG. 5). It started with a disagreement over a penalty called by the ref and ended with a physical confrontation. This despite the Salmon Arm Minor Hockey Association saying they make efforts at the beginning of the season to teach parents abuse of officials, players (and we guess next season will include fellow spectators) is not acceptable. This isn’t a one-off in the world of minor hockey either. In November, a restraining order was placed on a woman who was harassing the Kootenay Ice (WHL), Detroit Red Wings (NHL) and others about her sons’ hockey careers. Earlier this month a Burnaby hockey dad was given a conditional discharge and 12 months probation for threatening a minor hockey player all of nineyears old. One blogger posted a video this week (date of its origin unknown) shot from the stands of a minor hockey game. A parent, from Florida, suddenly stands up in a rage over a ref’s decision and smashes his hand against the glass shattering it. At least one parent commented, “Way to go Paul. That’s classy.” So maybe having a no spectator weekend might put things into perspective for the parents who dish out thousands of dollars in gear, travel PENTICTON WESTERN and fees for their kids to play hockey. Hockey is there for kids to participate in organized sport, make friends and have fun. What fun is it when you have to embarrassingly hang your head low on the ice or in the dressing room when your parents are the ones screaming from the stands? For the sake of the kids, volunteers and referees, keep it classy.

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What’s in a name? Not much these days Pity those poor B.C. government spokespeople. Imagine how horrible it must be to have your name stripped and be known only by your job title: “Hey, plumber! Come fix my toilet!” In the government’s case, it’s spokesperson. As in: “If we don’t fix the road this year we might do it next year,” said a spokesperson for the Transportation Ministry. According to legend, reporters used to be able to call a person to get information about something and then attribute the information to that very same person. That still works for the most part today, but not if the person works for the B.C. government. In that case, a reporter usually gets directed to a communications officer who works for the province’s Government Communications and Public Engagement branch. The communications officer takes the request, formulates a response that includes a couple of key messages and little of substance, then sends it back to the reporter via email with a stipulation the informa-

Joe Fries Digging Deeper tion be attributed to the spokesperson, but not by name. Let me give you an example. Penticton RCMP issued a press release in September claiming it cost $250,000 to police Boonstock and urging the promoter to settle up with the government. I sent the Justice Ministry a few questions related to the release, mainly regarding whether the government had received any payment from Boonstock, and received some answers from a spokesman with a caveat that the response was “not for attribution.” I followed up with a spokesman and was told there was “no one available” that day to which

the information could be attributed, despite the fact a living, breathing human presumably crafted the response. So in my story I attributed the information to “an unsigned statement” hoping that would draw the ire of readers. It didn’t. A month later I did a follow-up story about the Boonstock police bill and asked the same spokesman if the promoter had settled up yet. The one-sentence response said no, and I included it in my story and attributed it to the spokesman by name since he didn’t say otherwise. Sure enough, he called the next day to ask why I used his name. Seems he caught some ﬂak for getting his name in print. Naughty boy. I’ve fought this battle with myriad spokespeople and it doesn’t help my case when they unhelpfully point out that bigger publications, like the Globe and Mail, are seemingly OK with quoting unnamed spokespeople. Some spokespeople have told me off the record they’re only required to drop their

names when working for a minister who wants to be the sole spokesman in his kingdom, ostensibly to avoid confusing the public. Although there are some politicians with egos big enough to support that theory, I don’t buy it. Most of us commoners understand the difference between a spokesperson and a minister. It looks to me like a way to dodge accountability, since it’s hard to hold unnamed people to account, which is silly when we’re talking about people who are paid by the public to communicate with the

public. Granting people anonymity is — or ought to be — a rarity in journalism, reserved for cases when a source’s safety or employment is at risk by speaking out on an issue of public interest, not when quoting a paid professional communicator who is just doing his job. Check the online version of this column at www.pentictonwesternnews.com to see just how routine these “not for attribution” responses have become. Joe Fries is a reporter for the Penticton Western News

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Income splitting debate As a senior who receives income splitting thanks to the Conservative government, the NDP and Liberals voted against it, I am bemused by the opposition to income splitting for families with children in school. For many seniors, not rich seniors but all seniors, income splitting has put directly into our pockets up to $300 a month of disposable income. With the extra earnings, we can go out for lunch and dinner at our local restaurants, purchase items that without it we would not be able to afford. This money goes directly back into the local economy. Just think what the government would do with it. Now it has been proposed that families with children in school may be able to income split. They will get the extra dollars to spend not the government. Both the NDP and Liberals, as with the income splitting for seniors, are opposed to the idea. The one main issue they put out is that it will only beneﬁt the few percent of the population, the rich. From what I understand, the amount that each family can get is capped. So say you are rich, what is a few thousand dollars

Petition against twotier electricity rates

As your rural readers experience another winter of exorbitant electricity bills, they should be aware that the main reason they are suffering is that the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC), in 2012, approved a two-tier pricing system that was incorrectly designed. A correct two-tier pricing system would encourage all customers to conserve electricity and only raise the bills of those who failed to act. The one approved by the BCUC for Fortis only encourages 8 per cent of customers to conserve (i.e. primarily rural residents who use electricity for space and water heating because they have no access to natural gas) by raising their electricity rates by 42 per cent. Most of the resulting revenue is then transferred to urban residents (i.e. those who use natural gas for space and water heating) in the form of lower electricity rates. As a result, the so-called “conservation rate” is actually encouraging the majority of Fortis’ customers (i.e 68.5 per cent) to consume more electricity. There is a petition requiring that the BCUC immediately ﬁx the design of their so-called conservation rate. If they refuse, once again, to do so; the government of B.C. is petitioned to instruct them to make the necessary changes so that it no longer discriminates against rural customers and actually encourages all customers

What percentage of the parents who have children going to school in Penticton are in fact rich? to you? Pocket change for most of them. For lower income and middle class families it can make a huge difference. As well, these dollars will ﬂow directly back into the local economy. Both Trudeau and Mulcair say that it will only beneﬁt a few and that few will be the rich. Let’s look at a small town like Penticton. We have 10 or more schools in the area. The students have parents. Now in my mind, most of these folks are not rich. What percentage of the parents who have

to conserve electricity as required by the BC Energy Plan. The petition, and further information on this issue, can be accessed at www.gopetition. com/petitions/bcuc-must-endits-discriminatory-electricitypricing-against-rural-customers.html Nicholas Marty Osoyoos

Save the wolves

In case people missed this item in the media, this winter the B.C. government is going to be slaughtering over 180 wolves in the South Peace and Selkirk area of the Kootenays on the basis of the very spurious argument that this will save the almost-extirpated caribou herds in those areas. This will not save the caribou whose decline scientists agree is almost exclusively because of habitat intrusion, degradation, and destruction by human activities (logging, mining, gas and oil, etc.) over the past few decades. The wolves seldom would have caribou on their menu because of the deep snow of winter habitat, however, trails kept open by snowmobilers and industrial roads allow the wolves access to the caribou. Like humans and other creatures, they take advantage of an easy food source. Unless caribou habitat is restored, largely by stopping the destruction and removing human activity from it, the animals will not survive no matter how many of their predators are killed. The wolves are very simply, scapegoats for human greed, stupidity, and refusal to

children going to school in Penticton are in fact rich? Mr. Trudeau and Mulcair would have you believe that the vast majority are rich and only a few are middle class or lower income parents. That is if you follow their rational. Take Penticton and all the cities that are of the same size, Osoyoos, Cache Creek, small and bigger cities like Kamloops and Vancouver. Are the higher percentage of parents in these schools rich? The Liberals and NDP would have you believe that only the rich can afford to have children, based upon their rational that income splitting would only help the rich. All parents who have children in school should really look at what income splitting is all about. I can tell you, an extra $200 to $300 dollars a month does help. Just ask a senior. By the way, both Mulcair and Trudeau have said that they will reverse income splitting, seniors beware. As much as they say it will only be the new entrants, if they really feel that it is not fair for a few to have it, why would they not reverse it for seniors?

take responsibility. What the government spokesperson called “humane” methods of killing all these wolves is anything but. With no public notice, or consultation, the government. staff radio-collared some wolves last summer so that those slaughtering them this winter from helicopters can easily ﬁnd the packs. These so-called ‘Judas’ wolves won’t be killed, but will lead the killers to other wolves in their need to be with others of their kind. If the wolves hide in cover, scare bombs will be dropped to get them out. These are highly intelligent animals with complex social structures that will be completely destroyed by this unbelievably cruel action. It won’t save the caribou, but will very seriously disrupt the ecology of the areas in question, as it did in Yellowstone National Park when wolves were exterminated. It is immoral, pointless, and plain stupid. Please write or email Premier Christy Clark (premier@gov.bc.ca) and Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources Operations (Steve.A.Thomson@gov. bc.ca). We just might be able to stop the destruction of these magniﬁcent and ecologically very important animals. Eva Durance Penticton

Community makes a difference for local families

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of Penticton and Summerland. This past Christmas we asked our community to step up and support others in need. The response was overwhelming. For many families in the area, it is difficult to make ends meet and this challenge is often magnified during the holiday season. We know how important it is to provide something a little more special to our families maybe a turkey dinner, a small gift, a warm coat or a special treat and for many this is difficult to do. Thankfully 18 businesses, service clubs and individuals recognized how important it is to help their neighbours brighten their holiday season and so 22 families were given the support with generous donations of food and gift baskets. The kindness and generosity of our community is outstanding. Thank you to all who made a difference to the children, youth and families in need in our community. Some feedback we received from our sponsored families: • Thank you for all the wonderful gifts for Christmas. We fully enjoyed everything and because of you we had an amazing Christmas. • Without your lovely help I don’t know where I’d be. You are all fantastic. • Thank you for all the gifts and making our first Christmas together amazing. You helped so much and it was really special. Jen Kelly Area director Okanagan Boys and Girls Club

A selection of comments on Penticton Western News stories found online:

On Weird Al Yankovic announcing concert date at South Okanagan Events Centre: “OMG! I’m in. Yes, yes, yes! This is going to be awesome.”

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Alzheimer’s Disease is a road without a destination that no one should have to travel alone. Often the companions on that long path are family members who look after the person in their own homes, at least during the early stages. These caregivers have to endure the heartbreak of seeing a loved one slowly leave them and still provide some form of companionship. That is why these unsung heroes are being honoured at this year’s 13th annual Investors Group Walk for Memories Jan. 25 at Cherry Lane Shopping Centre. “It is crucial that we honour caregivers because they are the glue that holds this journey together,” said Laurie Myres, a former caregiver herself and the current support and education coordinator for the local chapter of the Alzheimer’s Society of B.C. “They are also the people who take the full brunt for the changes and adaptations that are necessary to navigate this journey. They are the ones that pretty much the bulk of the stress falls onto.” Joy Huebert is one of the those people. She has worked for many years as a caregiver both with her grandmother and now with her mother, Leona Slusarchuk. Huebert was the one who had to take Leona to the emergency ward of Penticton Regional when her condition worsened to the point where something had to be done. “We sat in that ER for five hours waiting for my mom to be admitted,” recalled Huebert about the day. “In that five hours she started to hallucinate and it was very scary for her and it was hard for me to sit there and to know I

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was taking her out of her home but there were no other options.” Eventually her daughters were able to get Leona into Trinity Care Centre, where she has her own room and Huebert regularly visits her. The mother still recognizes her children but remembers nothing of their time together. Huebert admitted maintaining her resolve is difficult, the good days are still fun and seeing the smile on her mom’s face makes the bad times a little easier to bear. But then there are the nights. “They are the worst,” said Huebert. “She can still use the phone and she calls and says, ‘get me out of here, I’m in this jail, come and take me,’ that’s heart-wrenching when you hear those things and I go ‘oh mom…’ “My mom hasn’t reached that stage (where she doesn’t recognize her children) yet and I know it will but it will still be a punch in the gut. She’s already extremely

lonely, things just don’t stay with her, she’s just very, very lonely.” Nicole Joostema, 17, was just 10 years old when her grandfather passed away after suffering from Alzheimer’s for seven years. While she was still very young, the memories of those times are vivid and what she experienced made her commit to helping others with dementia however she can. “It was confusing for me to seeing my grandpa so confused and so distraught over not being able to remember simple things,” said Joostema, who has asked for money instead of birthday presents and donated it to the society. “It was quite hard for me, but more so seeing what my mom and my nana and my aunt were going through. “Even before they pass away it’s like the person is dying in life.” This year’s Walk for Memories starts at 9:30 a.m. Registration is at 8:45 a.m.

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sacred place and we hope it is going to remain a sacred place.” The Centre at Naramata was founded in 1947 as a conference and educational centre of The United Church of Canada. It remains affiliated with the church, though the Naramata Centre Society owns and operates the facility. The future of the Centre’s land and buildings, as well as a loan from the B.C. Conference of the United Church of Canada, secured on the property, still need to be addressed by the society and the B.C. Conference. “Whether the place is sold or not, that is to be determined. That hasn’t been discussed at this point,” said Anderson. “We have been working hard to keep it as a retreat centre, the way it was. Now something will have to change and we just don’t know what that is yet.” The society will continue its work, according to Anderson, and prepare for an annual general meeting, which needs to be held before the end of June.

Centre shuts doors permanently From CENTRE on PG.3 “I know, just from talking to other business owners, that last year was a tough year for some of us,” said Bloomfield. Picket lines went up in May 2014 at the centre as workers protested an attempt to contract out some of their jobs. The Centre continued to operate for a short time with replacement workers, but closed its doors and began cancelling bookings by the end of May. Lois Huey-Heck works at the Centre, developing programs. An artist and author of The Spirituality of Art, she has been coming to the Centre for more than 30 years, both to take part and to lead retreats and workshops. Huey-Heck said that though there are other retreat centres, Naramata has a special energy. “There has been a particular flavour and sensibility to the programs and retreats here. There is something about being able to build on a very long history,” she said. “I always had a sense that

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Comic walks memory lane Dale Boyd

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Comedian Paul Myerhaug is no stranger to Penticton. In fact, he knows exactly where he’s headed when he arrives. “Burger 55 is going to be one of my ﬁrst stops,” Myerhaug said. He was surprised to hear about the location change. “They moved out of the little old tire shop? No way!” Myerhaug said. After grabbing a bite, the 10-year veteran of comedy will join Craig Campbell and Dan Quinn as part of the Snowed In Comedy Tour bringing the laughs to the Barking Parrot on Feb. 5. The tour will be a blast from the past for Myerhaug, who had some good times back when he was on the tour three years ago. He currently lives and operates out of London, England, but he came back to Canada to celebrate Christmas with his family, and was offered a

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spot on the tour. “I thought I’d stick around and do that (the tour) as well because it’s my favourite comedy tour in the world,” Myerhaug said. His love of snowboarding and the memories a trip through B.C. will bring back are two of the leading reasons. “When I was growing up it (the Okanagan) was my favourite place to tour. Just coming back and being able to do the shows again is unreal,” Myerhaug said. “You’re out until two, three in the morning and having fun and taking advantage of everything that the entertainment lifestyle has to offer. Some of the most fun memories of my life are coming through towns in B.C., it’s deﬁnitely a walk down memory lane.” Both he and his act have grown since the late nights spent in B.C. clubs. Myerhaug said he’s still a storyteller, however, the stories have changed. “I’m trying not to be-

COMEDIAN PAUL MYERHAUG returns to the Snowed In Comedy Tour stopping at the Barking Parrot on Feb. 5.

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come a boring old man,” Myerhaug laughed. His humorous stories now revolve around interesting happenings during international touring around Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Australia, as well as performing for Canadian troops in Afghanistan. “I still have that Western-Canadian style, rather than just set up punch lines, it’s more storytelling. I still haven’t lost my roots, I’m still pretty much a party comic,” Myerhaug said.

Branching out as an international comic requires a bit of a learning curve, he said, but most of the shows are attended by expatriates. “It’s a little different because you can’t rely on things like.. no one knows where Red Deer is,” Myerhaug laughed. The move to London was a step Myerhaug had always wanted to take, modelling his career around comedians he idolized in his youth. “I’ve always looked up to the guys who move

there because it is sort of a keyhole to the rest of the world,” Myerhaug said. While he’s travelled the world making people laugh, it’s always good to come back home. “I’m excited to come back to Penticton, I love the Parrot,” Myerhaug said. For tickets to the Snowed In Comedy Tour visit www.snowedincomedytour.com or visit the Penticton Lakeside Resort front desk. Tickets are $25.

Snowbirds return to Penticton Peach Festival Western News Staff

This year the Penticton Peach Festival will once again feature the aerial acrobatics of the Canadian Forces Snowbirds. Celebrating the 90th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force this year, the famed white-and-red planes will be

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ﬂying over Okanagan Lake on the opening day of the Peach Festival Aug. 5. The Snowbirds last ﬂew over Penticton in 2013. “We’re thrilled. It takes a lot of work and a lot of money to make this happen. We are fortunate to get them back. We know Penticton is one of their

favourite host cities,” Fred Trainor, local organizing committee chairman, said in a press release. There will be a public meetand-greet during the Snowbirds’ three-day stay in Penticton. “We couldn’t be happier. Last time they were here, every inch of the Okanagan Lake

Beach was ﬁlled with spectators. What a great addition to Peach Festival,” Don Kendall, president of Peachfest, said. The performance is sponsored by Peters Brothers Construction. The 68th annual Penticton Peach Festival takes place Aug. 5-9.

Jan. 23 — Paul Pigat brings his varying styles to the Dream Café for the birthday weekend of the venue owner Pierre Couture. Jan. 23 — The South Okanagan Concert Society presents the Offramp Jazz Sextet. The group will perform at 7:30 p.m. at the new Venables Theatre in Oliver. Jan. 30 — Gary Comeau and the Voodoo Allstars bring a variety of instruments to the Dream Café. Jan. 31 — Masterworks Ensemble presents Baroque and Beyond at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1370 Church St. Tickets are $25 at the door or at the Penticton and District Arts Council. Feb. 5 — Comedy comes to the Barking Parrot with the Snowed In Comedy Tour. Feb. 6 — Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne brings his Fats Domino tribute to the Dream Café. Feb. 10 — So You Think You Can Dance heads to the SOEC for the Season 11 tour of the TV dance competition. Feb. 13 — Lacarno, a mix of Mexican folk and Latin bring their diverse sound to the Dream Café. Feb. 14 — Heather Blush and the Uppercuts return to the Dream Café. Feb. 19 —The Off the Charts Penticton Battle of the Bands kicks off at the Barking Parrot. March 7 — The Irish Rovers celebrate 50 years of music with a concert at the Cleland Community Theatre. Tickets are $51.50 at the community centre. Peformance is at 7 p.m. March 13 — Celtic Thunder return to the SOEC with their brand new show The Very Best of Celtic Thunder Tour.

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Battle of brushes comes to Penticton Dale Boyd

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After an unforgettable experience on the East Coast, Shannon Thorpe Frederick is bringing the very first Art Battle to Penticton. She’s originally from B.C., but spent the past 10 years living in P.E.I. where she competed in the live painting competition for the first time. “As soon as that countdown happens, the audience counts down with the MC, you just find yourself in the zone. You just tune everything out around you and it’s just a really amazing, intensely awesome experience,” Thorpe Frederick said. When she wasn’t competing, she was helping out by volunteering. “Competing is a strong word,” Thorpe Frederick said “Every time I competed I ended up with 10 or 11 new friends, new artist friends. We would help support each other and

You just find yourself in the zone. — Shannon Thorpe Frederick

promote each other and just connect through art.” Thorpe Frederick is now an event organizer for Art Battle and hopes to start the same kind of connections between artists in Penticton with Art Battle 220 at the Bad Tattoo Brewery on Feb. 12. The event will start with two rounds featuring 10-12 artists creating an original work with a 20-minute time limit. “It’s an intense 20 minutes. The audience is encouraged to move in what we call a ‘slow tornado’ fashion around the easels

so you can watch each piece evolve,” Thorpe Frederick said. The winners of each round will then find themselves competing against each other in the final round. As they are watching, the audience will be able to download a voting app on their phones and vote for their favourite piece during the competition. The piece with the most votes moves on to the final round. You don’t have to be an art aficionado to put in a vote either. “It’s not just for people who find themselves at galleries and things like that,” Thorpe Frederick said. Artists are left to their imaginations and a standardized canvas. There are no themes or restrictions to what they can paint. “It’s completely up to the artist. The only restriction is that they have to use the paint that we provide. They bring their own brushes, tools and instruments,” Thorpe Freder-

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“That’s also an exciting element to it because you can have people trying to outbid each other for a piece of art. That adds a fun element,” Thorpe Frederick said. The artists will receive 50 per cent of the funds raised through the silent auction of their work with the other half of the funds

going to support the event. “There’s no cost for the artists to compete in our competition, so we have a fairly large overhead of supplies and stuff like that. That’s how we keep it free for the artists to compete,” Thorpe Frederick said. The winner from this competition will

be ﬂown out to the international competition in P.E.I. in July. “That’s an exciting goal that artists can look forward to, there’s a pretty big endgame involved with this,” Thorpe Frederick. The event takes place at 7 p.m. and tickets are $20 with a limited amount of early bird tickets left for $15.

Exploring Strange New Things

Heather Allen Armchair Book Club

When I talk to friends and people on the street about one of the top-rated books of 2014, The Book of Strange New Things, I always end up making it sound ridiculous. In fact I’m such a poor evangelist, I’m not sure that I’ve convinced a single person to pick up the book. I’m going to try again now. Michael Faber’s The Book of Strange New Things centres on a Christian pastor, who is selected by a secretive

mega-corporation to travel to a faraway planet to preach to aliens. The pastor prepares for the hardest mission of his life. After all, if fellow Earthlings are hard to convince about the ways of the Lord, what’s it going to be like to convert alien life forms? Like many missionaries, Peter hasn’t brushed up on his subjects. When he gets to the new planet, he’s dumbfounded by the strange looking aliens who greet him singing Amazing Grace, and call themselves not by name, but by Jesus Lover Number One, Two and so on. At ﬁrst, Peter is overjoyed with his pious congregation. But, ironically, it’s hard to preach to the converted. What should be an evangelist’s dream starts to make Peter question his

own faith. The Book of Strange New Things is certainly quirky, but Faber manages to take on plenty of life’s big questions. Some of his messages hit you over the head: We shouldn’t fly off to other places because there isn’t going to be any place as well suited to us as Earth. And, of course, Peter eventually figures out that our home isn’t necessarily Earth, but just where the people we care about live. Faber has fun with the idea that some of us actually think a colony on another planet would work – even when we haven’t even begun to figure out how to live happily on earth. He also cleverly spoofs the notion that extraterrestrials would appear humanoid. The actual humans living on the new plan-

et’s space station alongside Peter are accepted to the program only if they are the type who never kick up a fuss. They are the kind of people who are happy in bland cafeterias, eating bland food, and listening to bland music. Maybe it’s not such a good idea to have only scientists on the selection committee. They’ve ﬁgured out how to stay alive, but not why. With each passing day, I feel myself further converted to the idea that The Book of Strange New Things isn’t a joke, but a masterpiece. Perhaps I’ve had some success at converting you. I keep thinking about new ways of interpreting the book — and at times I’m jolted into looking around at what other people do, and thinking that they might as well be aliens.

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January 26 okanagan college SPeakerS Series presents John Mott and Todd Redding with two dads’ tips about travelling with kids. All talks are at 7 p.m. in the lecture theatre at the Penticton campus of Okanagan College. ocspeakersseries.weebly. com. ioDe thriFt ShoP at 464 Main St. is open from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Clothing, kitchenwares, China items, pictures and more. elkS club on Ellis Street has pub league darts at 7:30 p.m. line Dancing at the Oliver Senior Centre at 7 p.m. Get moving with Claire Denney. Call 778439-2070 for more information. South main DroP-in Centre has improver line dance at 9 a.m., computers at 9:30 a.m., Scrabble at 10 a.m., carpet bowling at 10:45 a.m., intermediate line dance, Mah Jong and duplicate bridge at 1 p.m., ukelele strumalong at 1:30 p.m., yoga at 3:30 p.m. and cribbage at 7 p.m. Everyone welcome. anavetS haS Stu’S kitchen open 9 a.m. to noon. Dinner at 5:30 p.m., pool and dart leagues 7 p.m. Fraternal orDer oF the Eagles has league darts at 7 p.m. Members and guests welcome to the hall at 1197 Main St. the bereavement reSource Centre is hosting a drawing on your loss writing group. Call 250-490-1107 for more information. Floor curling at 12:45 p.m. every Monday except holidays in the Leisure Centre, 439 Winnipeg St. royal canaDian legion branch 40 has dart dolls at 11 a.m., bridge at 1 p.m., darts at 7 p.m. FitneSS FrienDS meetS every Monday and Thursday in the Legion hall, 502 Martin St. at 10 a.m. Come and lose those extra pounds. Call Dot at 250-492-5400 for more information.

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January 27 broWn bag lecture from noon to 1 p.m. presents Sid Sandback with art and application of 3D printing. Lectures are in the museum auditorium and include coffee, tea and confections. Admission is by donation. More info at www.pentictonmuseum. com. Penticton Whole FooDS Market is offering a free seminar at 7 p.m. on Healthy Brains: Prevent and slow down cognitive decline with Laurie Myres, educational outreach co-ordinator for the Alzheimer’s Society along with Del Muzzillo, founding director of the Senica Project. viSPaSSana (inSight) meDitation for beginners or mature practitioners every Tuesday evening from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. Please call Debora for details at 250-462-7340. elkS on elliS Street has yoga, league darts and 10-card crib at 7 p.m. WellneSS mental centre has individual support for family members in Summerland from 10 a.m. to noon at 13211 Henry St. anavetS haS Stu’S kitchen open from 9 a.m. to noon. royal canaDian legion has a service officer at 1 p.m. South main DroP-in Centre has ultra-beginner line dance at 9 a.m., novice bridge at 9:15 a.m., sing-along at 10:30 a.m. lunch at 11:30 a.m., partner bridge at 12:45 p.m., improver line dance, knitting and crocheting at 1 p.m. yoga meDitation/vegetarian SuPPer is upstairs in the Elks Lodge at 344 Ellis St. in Penticton

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Tourism Penticton is making some big promises with their 2015 plans and it’s all about getting together with other groups. “We will hit the ground running this year on execution,” said Diana Stirling, chair of the Tourism Penticton Society, during their annual general meeting this week. “When you see us executing this year, we are not going to be doing it alone. We will truly be working with other groups and stakeholders in tourism to execute and bring everything together this year,” she said. It’s critical, she said, to work with other groups like the Downtown Penticton Association, the Penticton Hospitality Association, the city, chamber of commerce and the Penticton Indian Band. At the end of the day, she said, tourism stakeholders all want the same thing, to increase revenue or profitability. “We want to make sure that we have more visitors coming to our business or purchasing our product or service,” she said. Chris Bower, who took over as executive director in spring 2014, said Tourism Penticton needs to re-

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sitting here an year from now and we have not made significant strides in working together and becoming unified across all of those groups, then I really truly believe we will have failed.” The society members also voted to change their bylaws and add two new appointed directors to their board, for a possible total of 13 directors. Two of those directors are already appointees, representing the City of Penticton and the Penticton Indian Band. The two new appointees, both voting, and serving one-year terms, are to come from tourism-related organizations, bringing special knowledge to the board as needed. Kerri Milton, executive director of the DPA, announced results of electronic voting for the 2015 board of directors, noting that 28 per cent of the members cast a vote. Laura Hunt (Global Spectrum); Sheila Perepolkin (Sandman Inn); Rob Appelman (Lakeside Villa); Diana Stirling (Loco Landing); Cameron Smith (Joy Road Catering); Ian Macdonald (Liquidity Winery) and Lisa Baxter-Burke (Hillside Winery) Chuck Loewen and Travis Kruger will continue in their appointed positions, representing the City of Penticton and the PIB, respectively.

Lunch and learn sessions with the chamber Steve Kidd

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The Penticton & Wine Country Chamber of Commerce and Community Futures kicked off their 2015 Seminar Series with a sold-out “lunch and learn” session this week. John Devitt, the chamber’s general manager, said the sold out Jan. 20 lunch showed there was a desire in the business community for the educational series, which the Chamber and Community Futures collaborated on in an effort to help local businesses grow themselves. That first seminar brought in Colin Parker, Lonestar Sales Performance, to talk about how to close a sale without being

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fine it’s plans to make the best use of their limited budget. That starts, he said, with closing the gap between marketing and visitor services. “We really can’t do a flashy campaign. We really need to focus on the experiences,” said Bower, who noted that 76 per cent of travellers are likely to go online after their trip and comment on the experience. One group Bower said Penticton needs to focus on having a good experience is the people coming to the GoMedia conference this fall. GoMedia is the flagship conference for the Canadian Tourism Commission and draws Canadian and international bloggers, writers, editors and broadcasters from CTC’s 11 key markets to hear insider tips from top Canadian travel businesses. “There are going to be 125 people coming to write stories,” he said. “A big part of our focus is going to be making sure they get the information they need.” Stirling said 2015 is about being inclusive, not exclusive and set a high goal for success. “Every single tourism stakeholder in Penticton needs to step up, show up and in turn, become involved and then show us what we can do as well,” she said. “If we are

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Devitt said the chamber and community futures have a series of seminars planned through to June, covering topics like sales, brand building and tax implications for small business. “Over the next several weeks there will be a combination of lunch and learns, but once a month we will have a full day session that will get deeper into a certain topic,” said Devitt. Participants can register for the Chamber Seminar Series through their website at penticton.org or by contacting Michele Montgomery at 250-492-4103. The sessions are also open to the public and there is a registration fee. The next lunch and learn session is scheduled for Jan. 28.

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The Penticton Vees plan to treat Friday’s tilt with the Merritt Centennials like Game 7 of a playoff series. “We want this bad,” said Vees goalie Hunter Miska, after making 28 saves in a 8-4 win over the West Kelowna Warriors at Royal LePage Place on Tuesday. “They beat us last game (4-1 at Nicola Valley Arena). We’re going to remember how that felt.” The Centennials are 7-3-0 in their last 10 games, and 9-9-0-2 on the road. The Centennials also played Tuesday at home, losing 5-4 to the Trail Smoke Eaters after leading 2-0 and 3-1. Centennials coach Luke Pierce said they had a strong start then faded, despite allowing just 16 shots. He added goalie Anthony Pupplo didn’t have his best night and the coach was disappointed with the teams execution. “I thought we could have scored a lot more than the four goals that we ended up getting,” he said. “We had some great chances. It was a tough setback for us.” It won’t be Pupplo behind the net though. The Vees will face Jonah Imoo, who earned BCHL player of the week honours after he turned aside 97 of 103 shots for a .942 save percentage. Imoo picked up wins against Langley, first star nod against the Vees and defeated the Islandleading Nanaimo Clippers. “I just thought he was really efficient. He’s a big guy that gets in the way of pucks,” said Pierce. “The rebounds were flowing in front of him. He was able to smother it and wasn’t giving up a lot of second chances. Our team did a

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good job too. Didn’t give up a ton of rebounds.” In facing the Vees, Pierce wants to see consistency and that is no matter who they face. “We know we are going to have to be much better,” he said. The Vees want to bring the same effort that they showed against the Smoke Eaters and Warriors on Jan. 17 and 20. “It was a good, gritty, hard-fought win,” said Vees forward Connor Chartier, who scored a hat trick against the Warriors. “I think we came out strong right from the get-go and finished it off strong.” Chartier, who now has eight points in his last two games, said they need to continue playing like they have the last two games. “Kind of getting everything to the net,” he said. “As long as players follow it to the net.

Chartier added the win against West Kelowna was huge. Miska liked how his teammates crashed the net and looked for rebounds to score. “That’s how you are going to score goals. Not too many off the rush,” he said. “I think that’s going to be a key component in our game.” “We know they can be a first round opponent. We need to prove something out there and I thought we did,” he said. Miska felt the group played well and showed character, especially as they mainly used four defenceman as affiliate players Tyler Holz and Greg Brydon didn’t see a lot of action. Of the four goals scored, two were even strength. “I felt like I played pretty well. The goals they got were pretty greasy,” he said. “They were scoring on second

and third opportunities on rebounds I was giving up. I felt like they should only have scored one or two goals. We won the game that’s all that matters.” Vees notes: Defenceman Jarod Hilderman helped Team West defeat Team East in the Canadian Junior Hockey League Prospects game. Hilderman, who was joined by teammates Gabe Bast and Lewis Zerter-Gossage, scored the opening goal and the winner with 7.3 seconds remaining in the game. Vees alumni Joey LaLeggia, a candidate for the Hobey Baker Award as the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s best player, was named the National Collegiate Hockey Conference defenceman of the week. He scored two goals and dished out two assists last weekend, helping the Denver Uni-

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versity Pioneers sweep the St. Cloud State University Huskies. In 20 games LaLeggia, 22, has eight goals and 20 points tying him for fifth place in the NCAA in scoring by a rearguard … Another former Vee, Olivier Mantha, was selected as rookie of the week for the Western Collegiate Hockey Association. Mantha stopped 80 of 83 shots on the weekend, backstopping the Seawolves’ two victories. The freshman from La Tuque, Qué. matched his career high with 46 saves Saturday night, allowing the Seawolves to escape with a 3-2, overtime win despite being outshot 48-16. With a .928 save percentage during his rookie campaign, Mantha is on pace to eclipse UAA’s single-season record of .921.

1. Which minor hockey coach made the biggest impact on you and why? Mike Needham. He coached me for four years and knew how to get the best out of me. 2. What is your favourite hockey memory?

3. Do you have a pregame routine? If so, what is it? I don’t really have a pre-game routine, but at home I always try to eat my pre-game meal five hours before the game. 4. Who is your favorite hockey player(s) and why? Martin St. Louis and Brendan Gallagher. Both are smaller players that compete extremely hard. 5. What’s the best advice your parents gave you about playing hockey? Always compete and enjoy what you are doing. 6. If you could have dinner with any hockey players, alive or dead, who would they be? Why? Steve Yzerman — One of the best captains to play the game.

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Future generations of Olympians will compete at Apex Mountain resort in the 2015 Nor Am moguls and dual moguls Jan. 22-15. This event features 130-plus high calibre freestyle skiers one level below the world cup from Canada, including representation by B.C. and the Apex Freestyle Club (AFC) athletes, as well as USA, Australia, Japan, Germany and Bermuda. Representing AFC are Penticton’s Koleton Phipps and Kassidy Todd from Keremeos, while its alumni are West Kelowna’s Mason Barzilay, Port Moody’s Madison and Kyle Parker, West Kelowna’s Mackenzie Schwinghamer, Penticton’s Josh and Jordan Kober, as well as Noah Spence. Spectators are encouraged to make the 30-minute drive and watch at no cost from the village or walk up to Kristi’s Run. Official training began Thursday until Friday with mogul competitions on Saturday at 9:15 a.m with the ladies, then men’s qualifications scheduled for 11:15 a.m. The women’s and men’s finals begin at 1:45 p.m. On Sunday, dual mogul competitions begin at 10 a.m.

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Driver earns chance to race Daytona Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

SUMMERLAND’S SARAH CORNETT-CHING punched her ticket to Daytona, Florida by having the 12th quickest car out of 40. File photo

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as a welder. “There is definitely a lot of veterans that are going to be out there that have so

Vikings stand tall in Salmon Arm Western News Staff

Gage Leclaire netted the winner for the Penticton Vikings peewee rec hockey team as they clinched a Salmon Arm tournament Jan. 16-18. Richter Heintz set up Leclaire for the championship tally against the Kelowna Spartans in a 3-2 final. It was a close match between the third seeded Vikings and top seeded Spartans. Also scoring for the Vikings were Kaiden Skode and David Robertson. Douglas Korsmo was named the most valuable player, while Meadow Arcand-Squakin was given the Heart and Hustle Award. The Vikings advanced to the championship after they defeated the second-place Vernon Rebels in the semifinal, 3-1. Connor Stephens, Heintz and Robertson scored with MVP honours going to Marlo Spence and the Heart and Hustle award to Luke MacIntyre. The Vikings opened with a 10-0 blowout of the Winfield Bruins. Trent Ashby and Spence, who stood on their heads the entire tournament

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V8’s wins Wohlford

The Penticton bantam Lions Club V8’s motored their way to there second consecutive tournament championship, clinching the Myles Wohlford Memorial Bantam hockey tournament in Vernon last weekend. The tournament was designated to honour bantam hockey player Miles Wohlford, who was tragically killed last summer. After a touching pre-game memorial ceremony with

Wohlford’s family and most of the teams, the finals got underway with a charged Vernon squad ready to take on their Penticton rivals. It was an emotionally tough game for the teams as they both gave everything, which Wohlford was known for. With a bench that looked like an infirmary due to three players injured, the V8’s pressed on through penalty troubles and still managed to hang on for a hard fought 5-1 victory. The V8’s beat two different Vernon teams and the top Kamloops team to go undefeated in round robin action. In the semis, the V8’s fended off Chilliwack with a 5-2 win to advance.

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The Penticton bantam BPO Elks enjoyed a sweet victory as they captured the Wenatchee Apple Cup on Jan. 19. The Elks went undefeated through round robin and won 2-1 against the Kent Valley Tornadoes. Ross Millar scored the winner, while Kieran Mielke netted the Elks first goal.

low it. She has plans to do three more races this year in that series. Should things go well at Daytona, it would be her goal to try to run the whole series and go after rookie of the year and a championship. Cornett-Ching is preparing herself by using a race simulator she has at home. “It’s just like a steering wheel and pedals and a screen. The cars

are really similar to the cars we’re going to run,” she said. “You race around that track. It’s really good practice for learning the track and practising. Everything is very realistic.” She also does cardio to handle the 200 miles she will drive. To help her get to Daytona, Cornett-Ching has been saving money by working and is also having a fundraiser

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TANE KITA carefully delivers a rock down the ice at the Penticton Curling Club on Jan. 17 during the first annual junior bonspiel, which attracted players aged seven to 17. Dale Boyd/Western News

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LEAPING MUSTANG —Kohl Linder of the Princess Margaret Mustangs goes up for a shot against Darrien Broomfield of the Fulton Maroons in the 15th annual Fulton Senior Maroons Corporate Classic Friday in Vernon. The Mustangs lost to Fulton 73-56 and finished fourth overall. Linder was named a tournament all-star. Lisa VanderVelde/Black Press

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The Penticton Curling Club’s first annual junior bonspiel attracted eight teams and 32 kids last Saturday. Organizer Sherrie Burechailo said it was fun as she watched the various skill levels from the players during three round robin games. Among the players, aged seven to 17, were newcomers, who impressed Burechailo with their ability to draw rocks to the button. “It gave kids a chance to practice their skills,” said Burechailo. “I think what impressed me about the bonspiel was the good spirit with the older kids teaching the younger ones.” Throughout the day players made good shots, including some takeouts. Burechailo liked how the set up of the bonspiel turned out and said it was more suitable for the players. The first draw was at 10 a.m. with each one lasting an hour and the final one finishing at 2:30 p.m. “The kids liked the format and didn’t have time to be bored,” she said, adding that with along with the curling, the players enjoyed food and received prizes. The goal for next year is to attract more players. While she did have the event published in the Curl BC Yearbook, Burechailo said more promotion will help

BRAD KUCHLE, left, and Quin Markus-Pawliuk hurry hard as they work on their sweeping skills. Dale Boyd/Western News

increase numbers. She also said the date works for the club, especially as it leads up to other junior bonspiels. “The kids had a great time,” said Burechailo, who credited the parents for their support. This weekend the curling club is hosting its men’s Tin Cup Bonspiel from Friday to Sunday. There will be 36 teams competing with the first draw at 4 p.m. and the final Sunday at 3:30 p.m. There will be a banquet and comedian for Saturday evening and top prizes to be awarded.

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ning, the Lakers won 56-34. Point guard Britney Young returned to the lineup following an injury in the first game against Prince George. Young, along with Philip, Shaloa Street and Ashley Kiss had built up a 38-24 lead at the half to help them coast to victory. The Lakers opened against Prince George and ended up being without Young who got injured in the opening two minutes, while Philip got into foul trouble. Brydon, Schneider and Hayley Berrisford did their best to keep the Lakers close, however, Prince George’s two experienced play-

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ers forced turnovers to pull away with a 51-40 win. Brydon led the Lakers with 23 points and Schneider chipped in eight. On Thursday leading up to the weekend, the Lakers earned a 53-16 win over the Summerland Rockets. Philip scored a seasonhigh 26 points, while Young and Brydon scored eight each.

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Motoring TV’s Bill Gardiner is probably the best-known and most popular auto mechanic in Canada. I met up with the likeable and down-to-earth celebrity wrench-puller for the first time at a Kal Tire store in Vancouver, awhile ago, to talk about all-weather tires. If you’re shopping for tires in January it’s probably because you’ve just realized how ineffective the current set on your car has become in winter driving conditions. Now you’re faced with a tire buying dilemma. All-season tires (a misleading name) generally don’t perform well when the thermometer dips below 7 C and winter (snow) tires also perform far better on the white stuff. Then again, the worst of winter will be over in another month or two ... or three. Many car owners are still not aware that there is another option and it’s called the all-weather tire. Essentially an allweather tire is a winter tire that can be driven right though the summer months, so you don’t have the added expense, hassle and storage issues of swapping tires seasonally. You could say, the all-weather tire fulfils the original promise of the all-season tire. Roughly 50 per cent of Canadian car owners run the same tires allyear-round and don’t do the summer/winter tire switchover, according to Gardiner. Economic and logistical reasons, especially if you live in an urban area, are forcing more and more consumers to drive on the same set of tires in both summer and winter. “I get that feedback from a lot of motorists,” said Gardiner. “They don’t like manhandling — tires are dirty and you have to put them in the car and then store them. Some families have two or three cars, so that becomes a lot of tires to stack up.” “Many people also buy a second set of steel

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Offer(s) available on select new 2015 models through participating dealers to qualified retail customers who take delivery from January 3rd to February 2nd, 2015. Dealers may sell or lease for less. Some conditions apply. See dealer for complete details. Vehicles shown may include optional accessories and upgrades available at extra cost. All offers are subject to change without notice. All pricing includes delivery and destination fees up to $1,665, AMVIC fee, tire tax of $22, $100 A/C charge (where applicable). Excludes taxes, licensing, registration, insurance, variable dealer administration fees (up to $699), fuel-fill charges up to $100, and down payment (if applicable and unless otherwise specified). Other lease and financing options also available. §Up to “Half Price Payments” for up to one year (“Offer”) is only applicable on financing offers on 2015 Rio/Forte/Optima/Sorento/Rondo models. On approved credit, from a participating dealer in Canada between January 3rd and February 2nd, 2015. The Offer consists of a loan credit (up to “Half Price Payments Credit”) that will range from $500 to $3,250 depending on model/trim. Customers can choose to take the full amount of the applicable Half Price Payments Credit as a one (1) time incentive that will be deducted from the negotiated price of the vehicle before taxes. Alternatively, customers can choose the up to “Half Price Payments” option and have their financing payments reduced (before taxes) by 50% until such time as the entire amount of the applicable Half Price Payments Credit has been exhausted. This may take between 10 weeks and 69 weeks depending on model/trim and the amount of the applicable Half Price Payments Credit. After the entire amount of the applicable Half Price Payments Credit has been exhausted, the customer will be required to pay the full amount of all regularly scheduled finance payments over the remaining term of the contract. Vehicle trade-in amounts and down payments are not calculated in the advertised up to “Half Price Payments”. See dealer for complete details. ΔRepresentative financing example: 0% financing offer for up to 84 months available to qualified retail customers on approved credit for the new 2015 Rio LX MT (RO541F)/2015 Forte LX MT (FO541F)/2015 Optima LX AT (OP742F)/2015 Sorento LX AT (SR75BF) with a purchase price of $15,602/$17,502/$26,402/$28,782 financed at 0% for 84-month period with $0 down payment equals 69/62/28/50 reduced weekly payments of $21/$24/$36/$39 followed by weekly payments of $43/$48/$73/$79. Includes $1,500/$1,500/$1,000/$2,000 up to “Half Price Payments” credit. Cost of borrowing is $0 and total obligation is $14,102/$16,002/$25,365/$26,782. Up to “Half Price Payment” Incentive varies by model and trim level and may be taken as a lump sum or to reduce the financed amount. Offer ends February 2nd, 2015. ‡Model shown Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price for 2015 Forte SX (FO748F)/2015 Rio4 SX with Navigation (RO749F)/2015 Sorento EX AT AWD (SR75HF)/2015 Optima SX Turbo AT (OP748F) is $26,802/$22,502/$38,882/$33,502. Highway/city fuel consumption is based on the 2015 Rio LX+ ECO AT/2015 Forte 1.8L MPI 4-cyl MT/2015 Sorento LX 2.4L GDI 4-cyl AT/2015 Optima 2.4L GDI AT. These updated estimates are based on the Government of Canada’s approved criteria and testing methods. Refer to the EnerGuide Fuel Consumption Guide. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on driving habits and other factors. ¤$1,000 New Year Bonus amounts are offered on select 2015 Winter Edition models and are deducted from the negotiated purchase price before taxes. Available on financing offers only. Certain conditions apply. $1,000 New Year Bonus amount available on the 2015 Rondo LX AT (5-seat) Winter SE (RN75SF), 2015 Rondo LX AT (7-seat) Winter SE (RN75TF) and 2015 Optima LX AT Winter SE (OP74SF). Information in this advertisement is believed to be accurate at the time of printing. For more information on our 5-year warranty coverage, visit kia.ca or call us at 1-877-542-2886. Kia is a trademark of Kia Motors Corporation.

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Disability Benefits Free Seminar Speakers: Dr. Alison Bested, on ME/FM, CFS, other Julie Fisher, Lawyer, Long-Term Disability and CPP Annamarie Kersop, Lawyer, Injury & No-Fault Benefits Date: Mon. Feb.9, 2015 at 7 pm Where: Hyatt Regency Vancouver RSVP: 604-554-0078 or office@lawyerswest.ca www.LawyersWest.ca

We require 5 qualified Canadian Drivers Immediately. We are an Okanagan based transport company looking for qualified drivers for the Western Provinces. All picks and drops paid. Assigned units company cell phones and fuel cards. Regular home time. Direct deposit paid every second Friday with no hold backs. We offer a rider and pet policy. All applicants must have reliable transportation and a positive attitude. Please fax resume and abstract to 250-546-0600 or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

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Lost & Found If anyone knows a woman from Surrey whose truck got stuck in the snow in Summerland Wednesday and whose name is Gloria, I gave her a ride but later found her glasses on the floor of my car. They have turquoise frames. I left them at the lost-andfound in the Summerland Post office. Gloria is visiting family in Penticton. Please let her know

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Employment Drivers/Courier/ Trucking We require qualified US capable Class 1 drivers immediately: We are an Okanagan based transport company looking for qualified drivers for US loads we run primarily in the Pacific Northwest, Utah, Arizona and Nevada. We offer a new pay rate empty or loaded. All picks and drops paid. Assigned units company cell phones and fuel cards. Regular home time Direct deposit paid every second Friday with no hold backs. We offer a rider and pet policy. Company paid US travel Insurance. All applicants must have reliable transportation and a positive attitude. Please fax resume & abstract to 250-546-0600 or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Education/Trade Schools INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. SignUp online! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

Haircare Professionals Chatter’s Salon is now hiring full-time stylists, please apply in person at Cherry Lane location

Help Wanted ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS? Relief is only a call away! Call 250-979-4357 to set up your FREE consultation in Penticton. Donna Mihalcheon CA, CIRP 33 years experience. BDO Canada Limited. Trustee in Bankruptcy. 200-1628 Dickson Avenue, Kelowna , BC V1Y 9X1

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5-6 full time seasonal workers, 40-60 hours per week, $1214/hr depending on experience, duties include: pruning, thinning, farm work, picking fruit, 250-493-6523

Funeral Homes

Children Childcare Available LOVE’S Family Daycare, Young St. area, licensed, spots avail. now for your child, (babies.-5yrs), 250-493-0566

Employment Business Opportunities Build your own business! Effective, profitable marketing tools for all types of businesses; garrykusemareketing.com, Phone: 250-770-9026

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A Vernon based, mediumsized business requires a fulltime receptionist. This is a fast paced clinic requiring multitasking and prioritizing. It involves front desk duties such as receiving clients, answering and transferring calls, scheduling appointments, and general office duties. Please email resumes to: class3@vernon morningstar.com atten: Box 4

Ofﬁce/Clerical Pearce Taylor Schneiderat, one of the South Okanagan’s leading law firms, requires an office administrator. No legal experience required but would be an asset. Accounting/bookkeeping knowledge is essential. Human resources experience would also be an asset. Pearce Taylor Schneiderat offers competitive remuneration and a health/dental plan is available. Please forward your resume to: cary@pearcetaylor.com

FT Head Baker for True Grain Bread in Summerland. Producing highest quality baked goods. 5yrs experience baking bread from scratch. Forecasting, ordering, recruiting, training & scheduling responsibilities. Master level certification or Red Seal required. Full details: http://www.truegrain.ca/index. p h p / c o n t a c t - 3 / e m p l oy m e n t Send resume: leslie@truegrain.ca NOW HIRING 426889 BC Ltd. o/a Tim Hortons 1077 Westminster Ave, Penticton 1697 Fairview Road, Penticton #100-2695 Skaha Lake Road, Penticton 7710 Prairie Valley Road, Summerland 8907 Main Street, Osoyoos 185-5717 Main Street, Oliver Food Service Supervisor (NOC: 6212) 30 Vacancies Flex Position: Permanent, Full-Time, Part-Time, Shift, Weekend, Day, Night, Evening $12.00 Hourly + Medical Beneﬁts Start Date: ASAP Some High School Required,1-2 years’ experience Apply now to b.sym@shaw.ca Fax: 1.778.476.5991 Mail: 331 Martin St, Penticton, BC, V2A5K6 Vernon Service Company requires F/T Journeyman Plumber/Gasfitter. $36/hr. Call 250-549-4444 or email: pres@aslanservices.ca

Wanted: Lawn cutting subcontractor to maintain 100 sites per week in the Penticton area. Must have own reliable pickup. Trailer & equipment supplied. Earn $1500/week. Fax resume 250-493-0099 Dept 267

Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services STARBUCKS Coffee - Hiring All Positions Join us for our Penticton Starbucks Coffee Hiring Fair! Thursday, January 29 - 2:30pm until 5:30pm Penticton Chamber of Commerce 533 Vees Drive Please bring your resume and be prepared to interview on the spot!

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Financial Services GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

Help Wanted

Okanagan Foster Parents Association Position title: Foster Parent Coordinator Location: Penticton, BC Permanent Part time: 20 hours/ week Description: The Foster Parent Coordinator provides support, information, education and training and networking opportunities to Foster Parents in the South Okanagan. The successful candidate will be able to work independently and manage work schedule to meet the needs of the position. They will work closely with Foster Parents and MCFD as well as the OFPA team. More information about the position may be found on our website at www.okfosterparents.ca Requirements: Will have a good working knowledge of the Foster Care system, have good computer skills especially in excel, publisher and word. Must supply a secure home office and a reliable vehicle. Record keeping and ability to show outcomes is necessary.

Email your resume and a cover letter to Okanagan Foster Parents Association at execdir@okfosterparents.ca by January 30, 2015. Please include all pertinent information, references and expected compensation. Only those being interviewed will be contacted.

LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

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Cleaning Services B&C Cleaning, residential, commercial & construction cleaning, yard clean-ups, driveway snow clearing, licensed, bonded & Worksafe. Bill & Cheryl Watson, owner operators, (250)488-7964

Countertops REFACE Countertops. 1/2 the Cost of Replacing. Granite & Corian Designs. 470-2235.

Hairstylists

Floor Reﬁnishing/ Installations

Mobile or in my home, Service for Seniors haircutting, Summerland area, (778)516-4319

Flooring installations. 20 yrs experience. Okanagan Valley 778-215-rugs (7847)

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Cherry Park Retirement Residence

is now hiring part time guest attendants! As a valued team member you will help us to deliver the outstanding service our residents have come to expect. Primary duties include setting tables serving meals and clean up.

If you enjoy working with seniors in a pleasant and friendly environment please apply to: joanne.gardner@cherryparkretirement.ca or 317 Winnipeg Street, Penticton Attention: Ms. J. Gardner. This position comes with good pay and benefits for those who qualify. A clean criminal record check is required.

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Honest Skilled Carpenter Available for all aspects of carpentry. Specializing in decks, pergolas, tile, framing,drywall, finishing. Reas. rates. 25 yrs exp. Photos & refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s avail. Contact Paul 250-486-4739 IN NEED of Addition, Renovation, Finishing, Flooring and much more.... Call Aspen 250809-4027.

Moving & Storage

A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122;40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;45â&#x20AC;&#x2122;53â&#x20AC;&#x2122; and insulated containers all sizes in stock. Trades are welcome. 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Containers under $2500! DMG 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; containers under $2,000 each. Also JD 544 & 644 wheel Loaders & 20,000 lb CAT forklift. Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator. Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 1-778-298-3192 8am-5pm Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Misc. for Sale HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?

Misc. Wanted BUYING gold jewelry! Bracelets, chains, necklaces, rings, watches, coins, gold teeth, etc. Call Todd @ 250-864-3521. Private Collector Looking to Buy Coin Collections, Silver, Antiques, Native Art, Estates + Chad: 250-499-0251 Local

U1ST - MOVING 2 men $80/hr. Local and long distance. Call 250-859-8362.

** Top Prices Paid for Gold & Silver Coins, Jewelry Watches Sterling etc. 778-281-0030

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

Complete workshop tools, like new; Electronic Nova wood lathe, , table saw (General), band saw, planer, jointer, on 110 volt, Dewalt mitre saw, (250)493-4245

HERE COME THE PAINTERS, 14 years experience, Interior/Exterior, 250-486-2331 WWW.PAINTSPECIAL.COM

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3 Rooms For $299, 2 Coats Any Colour

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

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

Pets & Livestock

Livestock AAA Grain fed beef for sale. No implants/hormones, ready for freezer. Call 250-546-9766 Kiln Dried Wood Shavings, 54, 60 and 110 cu. yd., bulk loads, delivered starting @ $200 load, (250)770-0214

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

Merchandise for Sale

Firearms Local Okanagan Resident looking to purchase firearms, fully licensed, will travel, Phone (250)809-9664

Firewood/Fuel A-1 Firewood, Full cords, split & delivered, Pine, $200, 1/2 cords & 1/4 cords avail., Free delivery locally 250-7700827, 250-809-0127 evenings. Apple firewood, dried, $125/standard pick-up load, can help load, you pick up. 250-490-1895

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RENTALS All avail. now: OK FALLS, 2 bdrm loft condo with a upper balcony and lower deck, top floor, fully renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, f/s, w/d, d/w, m/w, a/c, 1 & 3/4 bath, pkg., storage. Secure bldg. $1100 incl. water, no pets. BASKIN GARDENS, 3 bdrm, 1 bath TH, f/s, w/d, pkg., yard, storage. $1150 incl. water, pets neg. 250-770-1948

101-3547 SKAHA LAKE RD.

1bdrm unit, parking avail. great location, $700 heat/cable incl. n/s, cat ok w/deposit, 250-488-7902

Commercial/ Industrial 2400sqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Office/Warehouse space. #2-690 McCurdy Rd. Approved for food processing or other uses. Reasonable rate, $8.50/sf. Clean & ready. 3ph, secure compound. Rick, 250-770-0903 APPLE PLAZA, Prime Central location in busy plaza; ample parking. 2300 SF build to suit; 220 SF shared office space; 600 SF up 1100 SF, call Barb 250-770-0536 Business Opportunity at APPLE PLAZA, furnished & equipped upscale office space, 1500 sqft. up to 2300 sqft. ready for occupancy, call for details, Barb 250-770-0536

Duplex / 4 Plex SUMMERLAND, near town, 2bdrm, 1bath, ns, np, $800+ util., (250)494-9331

Homes for Rent FOR Rent: 3 Bdrm, 2 Bath home. Right downtown, off road parking. Huge very private deck. Also suitable for small business or work from home. $1400 p/m +utilities. Call or email Paul: 250-4866048, paulwlee@telus.net

Moving; ongoing garage sale until end of Feb., (250)4930952, leave message

New 2bdrm house, $1300/mo., avail. Feb. 1, Heritage Hills, Penticton, np/ns, adults only, (778)515-0017

Oliver Indoor Flea Market Open Year Round Sat. 8-4, Sun. 9-3 New Diner on Site 1 Block East of Chevron INFO 250-408-4222

Olalla; newly renovated, spacious, bright house, 2bdrm, 1.5ba, laundry rm, family rm, sky lights, w/d/f/s/dw, workshop, park-like area, NO SMOKING, small pet ok, avail. now, $950/mo., 250-499-5700

Homes for Rent Redwing, furnished, 2bdrm, 2bath, dbl garage, $1400 (incl. util.), np, ns, adult oriented, avail. April 1, long term, Phone 778-476-6054

Rooms for Rent 1bdrm, shared kitchen/laundry, wifi, close to DT & beach, $400 incl. util., 519-222-1067 or 250-809-7905 Furnished room, util incl., in a quiet house, $500/mo. Avail. anytime. 250-492-2543

Suites, Lower 1bd daylight basement, close to Wiltse Elem. School, N/S, N/P, prefer mature resp. person, refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s req., $650 incl. util., avail. immed., 250-493-5630

Townhouses 472 Winnipeg St Penticton, new apt, 2bdrm 2bath, $1100 + util, 298 Maple St, 3-bdrm townhouse $1250 + util.,call Paul Singla 250-490-1530

Transportation

Auto Accessories/Parts Used Tires, Huge Selection of used tires and wheels in stock. We might have what you need. Prices vary according to size and quality. Starting at $25.00. Call us or drop in to Larsens Excel, 555 Okanagan Ave East 250-492-5630 Penticton

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Cars - Sports & Imports 2012 Kia Sorrento EX, gray w/black leather, 68,000 kms, 2 set tires/rims, mint condition. original owners, fully loaded. $23,900. Call 1-250-308-4255

Recreational/Sale 5th wheel hitch, 18,000lbs capacity, exc. cond., $50, 778476-2046

Scrap Car Removal *1AA Scrap Removal. We will beat all competitors pricing, 250-801-4199

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Boom, boom buzz at the Detroit auto show Detroit, MI – There’s a buzz in motor city because the car industry has roared back in the U.S. and 2014 was another record year in Canada. Ford GT There is no question the Ford GT supercar stole the show at the media preview in Detroit. The mid-engine heart powering this carbon fibre and aluminum 2-door beauty is a new twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 with over 600hp. What really stunned the crowd was the fact Ford has already committed to building the GT. It will be for sale late in 2016. The car displayed is essentially a production model, not a far-reaching concept car. The carbon fibre passenger cell and bodywork, along with aluminum suspension components will help return one of the best power to weight ratios in the business. The best part is the design that looks fast standing still, thanks to a teardrop shape and aggressive aerodynamics and functional wings and spoilers. Ford is using the GT as a technology test to help implement features like carbon fibre in all new Ford models to come. Audi Q7 Since we love SUVs in North America, it was logical for Audi have the world debut of the three-row Q7 SUV in Detroit. This all-new model is slightly smaller than the outgoing model but it actually offers more interior space for passengers and cargo. The design also makes the Q7 look much less imposing. The biggest news is the reduction in weight; this new Q7 is 325kg lighter than the older model, which is a whopping number, making it roughly 26 percent more efficient. Shortly after the Q7 arrives at dealerships a plug-in diesel hybrid model will be introduced that can deliver the equivalent of 1.7L/100km. Styling is much more sophisticated and the interior has the allnew dash and MMI system that was first introduced in the soon to arrive Audi TT. Lexus GS F Another trend at the Detroit show was the introduction or very powerful cars. Lexus introduced the latest “F” performance model called the GS F. Based on the GS mid-sized luxury sedan, the GS F takes things to a much more aggressive level, with a 467hp 5.0L V8 engine pushing all that power through an

8-speed automatic to the rear wheels. Lexus hopes this 1830kg sedan will be lean enough and powerful enough to attract buyers of cars like the BMW M5. With standard 19-inch wheels framing orange Brembo brake calipers and featuring a Torque Vectoring Differential, Lexus thinks this Nurburgring tuned sedan is a more than enough to take on the German dominant brands. Styling is dramatic and functional with a lower and wider stance than the regular model. Volkswagen Golf The Detroit show always starts with the announcement of the North American Car of the Year. This year the VW Golf won, following on the heels of World Car of the Year and Motor trend Car of the Year awards, and the Golf is a finalist for the Canadian Car of the Year. The Golf is turning heads because of the very refined driving dynamics, class above interior and powerful and efficient engine choices. The price will also win over buyers, thanks to the production coming out of Mexico; the starting price is $18,995. The Golf features a new 1.8L direct injection and turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, an optional TDI diesel or the more powerful GTI and Golf R models. The Golf is on sale now. 2015 Toyota Tacoma The Detroit-three automakers might have the lion’s share of full size pickup sales but it’s the Toyota Tacoma mid-size pickup that rules the road, outselling the competition two-to-one. Announced at the Detroit show is a heavily updated Tacoma with a new 3.5L V6, replacing the old 4.0L V6, plus either a 6-speed manual or automatic transmission. The engine features direct injection technology and should vastly improve fuel economy. The chassis has been strengthened and the interior updated to today’s standards. The tailgate now has a locking feature and a soft open for easier use, plus the optional cargo bed cover can be secured as well. Also shown was the TRD off-road version, which is a big seller for Toyota and for 2015 it has a crawl feature to aid in off-road adventures, plus a go-pro camera mount to capture all the action. With these updated the latest Tacoma is sure to remain dominant. zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca

The Toyota Tacoma mid-size pickup rules the road, outselling the competition two-to-one. PLEASE READ THE FINE PRINT: Offers valid until February 2, 2015. See toyota.ca for complete details on all cash back offers. In the event of any discrepancy or inconsistency between Toyota prices, rates and/or other information contained on toyotabc.ca and that contained on toyota.ca, the latter shall prevail. Errors and omissions excepted. ¥Don’t Pay for 90 Days on Toyota Financial Service Finance Contracts (OAC) on all new 2014 and 2015 Toyota models. Offer valid from January 3 - February 2, 2015. Interest deferment on all finance contracts at no cost for at least 60 days. Interest will commence on the 61st day after the contract date. The first payment will be due 90 days from the contract date. Available with monthly or semi-monthly payment frequency. Not available on lease. “The Freedom 40 Lease delivers a lower monthly payment by extending standard terms by four months”. As an example, standard term of 36 months can be stretched to 40 months. Freedom 40 Lease offer is valid until February 2, 2015. 2015 *Lease example: 2015 RAV4 FWD LE Automatic ZFREVT-A with a vehicle price of $25,880 includes $1,815 freight/PDI leased at 0.99% over 40 months with $1,950 down payment equals 80 semi-monthly payments of $135 with a total lease obligation of $12,780. Lease 40 mos. based on 60,000 km, excess km charge is $.10. **Finance example: 0.99% finance for 36 months, upon credit approval, available on 2015 RAV4 FWD LE Automatic ZFREVT-A. Applicable taxes are extra. †Lease example: 2015 Corolla CE 6M with a vehicle price of $17,540, includes $1,545 freight/PDI leased at 0.99% over 40 months with $1,599 down payment equals 80 semi-monthly payments of $88 with a total lease obligation of $8,677. Lease 40 mos. based on 60,000 km, excess km charge is $.07. ††Finance example: 0.99% finance for 48 months, upon credit approval, available on 2015 Corolla CE 6M Manual BURCEM-A. Applicable taxes are extra. ‡Lease example: 2015 Tacoma Double Cab V6 5A SR5 Standard Package 4x4 Automatic MU4FNA-A with a vehicle price of $33,735 includes $1,815 freight/PDI leased at 2.49% over 40 months with $2,995 down payment equals 80 semi-monthly payments of $178 with a total lease obligation of $17,256. Lease 40 mos. based on 60,000 km, excess km charge is $.10. ‡‡Finance example: 0.99% finance for 36 months, upon credit approval, available on 2015 Tacoma Double Cab V6 5A Power Package 4x4 Automatic MU4FNA-A. Applicable taxes are extra. Down payment, first semi-monthly payment and security deposit plus GST and PST on first payment and full down payment are due at lease inception. A security deposit is not required on approval of credit. ‡‡‡Non-stackable Cash Back offers may not be combined with Toyota Financial Services (TFS) lease or finance rates. If you would like to lease or finance at standard TFS rates (not the above special rates), then you may by February 2, 2015. Cash incentives include taxes and are applied after taxes have been charged on the full amount of the negotiated price. See toyota.ca for complete details on all cash back offers. ¥¥Semi-monthly lease offers available through Toyota Financial Services on approved credit to qualified retail customers on most 24, 28, 36, 40, 48, 52, 60 and 64 month leases of new and demonstrator Toyota vehicles. First semi-monthly payment due at lease inception and next monthly payment due approximately 15 days later and semi-monthly thereafter throughout the term. Toyota Financial Services will waive the final payment. Semi-monthly lease offers can be combined with most other offers excluding the First Payment Free and Encore offers. First Payment Free offer is valid for eligible TFS Lease Renewal customers only. Toyota semi-monthly lease program based on 24 payments per year, on a 40-month lease, equals 80 payments, with the final 80th payment waived by Toyota Financial Services. Not open to employees of Toyota Canada, Toyota Financial Services or TMMC/TMMC Vehicle Purchase Plan. Some conditions apply. See your Toyota dealer for complete details. Visit your Toyota BC Dealer or www.toyotabc.ca for more details. Some conditions apply; offers are time limited and may change without notice. Dealer may lease/sell for less.

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OFFERS END FEB 2ND ON NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET DEALERS. Chevrolet.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the lease of a 2015 Chevrolet Cruze LS/LT (1LS/1LT) and Sonic LS/LT (1LS/1LT). Freight ($1,600) and PDI included. License, insurance, registration, administration fees, dealer fees, PPSA and applicable taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in BC Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. *Offer valid to eligible retail lessees in Canada who have obtained credit approval by and entered into a lease agreement with GM Financial, and who accept delivery from January 12 through February 2, 2015 of any new or demonstrator 2015 model year Chevrolet (except 2015MY Chevrolet Colorado 2SA). City Express excluded at outset of program; will be eligible once residuals become available. General Motors of Canada will pay the first two bi-weekly lease payments as defined on the lease agreement (inclusive of taxes). After the first two bi-weekly payments, lessee will be required to make all remaining scheduled payments over the remaining term of the lease agreement. PPSA/RDPRM is not due. Consumer may be required to pay dealer fees. Insurance, license, and applicable taxes not included. Additional conditions and limitations apply. GM reserves the right to modify or terminate this offer at any time without prior notice. See dealer for details. †† Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer car that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2015 model year Chevrolet car, SUV, crossover and pickup models delivered in Canada between January 12 and February 2, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $750 credit available on eligible Chevrolet vehicle (except Colorado 2SA, Corvette, Camaro Z28, Malibu LS, Silverado 1500 and HD). Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any Pontiac/Saturn/SAAB/Hummer/ Oldsmobile model year 1999 or newer car or Chevrolet Cobalt or HHR that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2015 model year Chevrolet car, SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between January 12 and February 2, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive): $1,500 credit available on eligible Chevrolet vehicles (except Colorado 2SA, Corvette, Camaro Z28, and Malibu LS). Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited. See your GMCL dealer for details. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice † Based on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. > Based on WardsAuto.com 2012 Upper Small segment, excluding Hybrid and Diesel powertrains. Standard 10 airbags, ABS, traction control and StabiliTrak. *^ Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). ~ Requires compatible mobile device, active OnStar service and data plan. Visit onstar.ca for coverage maps, details and system limitations. Services and connectivity may vary by model and conditions. OnStar with 4G LTE connectivity is available on certain vehicles and in select markets. Customers will be able to access this service only if they accept the OnStar User Terms and Privacy Statement (including software terms). ¥ Lease based on a purchase price of $16,705/$21,000 (including $0/$1,500 lease credit and a $750 Winter Cash) for a 2015 Cruze LS (1SA) and Cruze LT (1SA/MH8/R7T). Bi-weekly payment is $79/$99 for 48 months at 0.5% APR and includes Freight and Air Tax, on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. Annual kilometers limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometer. $1,450/$1,450 down payment required. Payment may vary depending on down payment trade. Total obligation is $9,729/$11,803, plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $7,214/$9,499.70. ¥¥ Lease based on a purchase price of $15,225/$19,300 (including 0/$1,200 lease credit and a $750 Winter Cash) for a 2015 Sonic LS (1SA/ M26) and Sonic LT (1SD/MH9/C60). Bi-weekly payment is $75/$89 for 48 months at 0.5% APR and includes Freight and Air Tax, on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. Annual kilometers limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometer. $1,600/$1,600 down payment required. Payment may vary depending on down payment trade. Total obligation is $9,396/$10,888, plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $6,040/$8,690. ¥/¥¥ Price and total obligation excludes license, insurance, registration, taxes, dealer fees, optional equipment. 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Call Huber Bannister Chevrolet at 250-493-2333, or visit us at 933 Westminster Avenue W., Penticton. [License #22742]