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aCCumulating aCCiDents — a pickup truck (above) went off Highway 97 near trout creek on thursday afternoon. it was one of many accidents that occurred during snowy weather. (at right) ambulance paramedics help an injured person onto a stretcher as the pickup truck driver went off Highway 97 near trout Creek.

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Judge “shocked” by violent attack Kristi Patton

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A judge said he was “shocked” by such “gratuitous” violence in an alleged attack on a pizza delivery man earlier this week. Dayne Douglas Jones, 27, is facing charges of aggravated assault, assault with a weapon and one count of willfully resisting or obstructing a peace officer relating to events that occurred on Dec. 14. It is alleged Jones attacked a delivery person, Brian Booth, from Canadian 2 For 1 Pizza with a box cutter causing substantial injuries to the man’s face and hands. “You don’t bring a box cutter to a fist fight,” said Judge Gale Sinclair to Jones, who was sitting in the prisoner’s box with his parents sitting behind him in the courthouse gallery in Penticton. Sinclair said as serious as the matter is, Jones is releasable. Jones was granted bail on a $5,000 bail with condi-

tions including no contact with the alleged victim, not to consume alcohol and a 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew. Crown counsel Kurt Froehlich alleged Jones ordered a pizza to his apartment on Westminster Avenue but when the delivery person Booth arrived he could not find his wallet as he had been in an altercation earlier in the evening at Clancy’s Pub and must have lost it. Some time later in the evening it is alleged Jones called Canadian 2 For 1 Pizza again requesting a pizza be delivered and placed a threat on the staff if they didn’t deliver. From information in statements to the RCMP, Crown counsel said Booth returned to Jones’ apartment this time recording the conversation with his phone. Booth said he thought he was punched at first in the face but realized the amount of blood that he was losing and that it was actually a box cutter. After the altercation Booth drove himself to the hospital.

you don’t bring a box cutter to a fist fight. — Judge Gale Sinclair

Dayne Douglas Jones is facing charges of aggravated assault, assault with a weapon and one count of wilfully resisting arrest stemming from an alleged attack on a pizza delivery person.

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Froehlich said the delivery driver’s reason for returning was that business is slow in the winter season and every sale is important.

The court heard RCMP attended Jones’ apartment where he was found with a cloth taped to his hand with electrical tape. Jones is al-

leged to have resisted arrest and was “belligerent” with RCMP officers right up to when they took him into the detachment. It is believed he suffered two cuts on his wrist in the altercation with the delivery person and received stitches. Crown counsel said the RCMP obtained a search warrant for Jones’ apartment and found a bloodied box cutter in a sink, clothes and towels that are believed to have blood on them and a bar of soap covered in blood. Defence counsel James Pennington argued “all the evidence” points to an altercation inside of Jones’

apartment, contrary to what Booth told RCMP. He said this is why Jones could be heard on the audio recording telling the delivery person “to get the (expletive) out of my place.” And added it could be an issue of self-defence and trespass to property. Pennington admitted Jones has an anxiety disorder but attends work regularly and his parents have a treatment plan to get his mental health issues resolved. Jones will return to court on Jan. 6 and is expected to appear in person if the $5,000 bail is made or via video from jail.

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Future “brighter” for refugee family in Oliver Dale Boyd Western News Staff

The topic of Syrian refugees has dominated the media this year, but true humanity of the situation is felt when coming face to face with a family that has been caught in the middle of the massive humanitarian crisis. Mohammad Al Lwisi, his wife Nesreen Nemeh, their eight-yearold son Yazan, four-year-old daughter Ghazal and two-year-old daughter Manessa arrived at the Penticton airport Dec. 7 to a group of around 30 people who welcomed them to the community. The Al Lwisi family are now living in their new home in Oliver. Coming to Canada was literally a dream come true. “We were dreaming to just have that phone call. For a year and a half we’re waiting and waiting and dreaming of getting that phone call to come to Canada,” Mohammad said through translator Suha Alkhaled, a refugee herself, who came to Canada 11 years ago from Palestine. Alkhaled has been helping the family adjust to life in Canada in collaboration with the Oliver Syrian Refugee Support Committee, who initiated the blended sponsorship, a combination of federal and private sponsorship. Members of the committee welcomed the Al Lwisi family and had their home set up, furnished and toys ready for the children when they arrived. The Al Lwisi family are from the city of Sham in Syria where Mohammad worked as a concierge and in guest services at a hotel. When the revolution started, the family started moving around, from 2011 to 2012 as areas became less and less safe. In October 2012, the family left Syria, ending up in a refugee camp in Lebanon where they spent three years. A difﬁcult time, especially for the children. “Really bad, bad conditions. Lots of diseases were around. No safety, people were really insecure and we were not allowed, especially Syrian refugees, out of our houses after 5 p.m.,” Mohammad said. “We’re not allowed to work, we’re not allowed to have a bank account.” “So many things,” Mohammad interjected in English. Mohammad and his brother volunteered in the camps doing work in statistics with fellow Syrian refu-

SYRIAN REFUGEES Mohammad Al Lwisi, right, his wife Nesreen Nemeh, their son Yazan, 8, and daughter Ghazal settle into their new home in Oliver.

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gee families. June 3, 2014 was the family’s first interview with the UN to attain refugee status. The next was in September and the third was May 22, 2015. After 10 days there was another interview. Medical exams, fingerprinting and other medical tests followed. “They contacted us 15 days, a couple of weeks before we came to Canada and said ‘you’re going to go, here are your tickets’,” Mohammed said. “It was really difficult. Waiting for something like that just to survive, to be safe and praying for nothing to happen until that day was really, really hard for us, for the kids. We were living in very poor

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conditions. It was very difficult.” Coming to Canada was bittersweet for the Al Lwisi family, who left behind Mohammad’s 18-yearold brother, 22-year-old sister and his mother, who all lived together in Syria, and were together in the refugee camp. “We were all together on this one file. When they called us they just called me and my children. Not my mother, not my siblings, which was a shock for me,” Mohammad said. He said the rest of his family are still in the refugee camp in Lebanon. They maintain contact, but sometimes it is hard to connect due to the conditions of the camps and finding a connection to wi-fi.

Tensions can be high at the camps with different political and cultural backgrounds together in one place, and his brother has been facing gruelling hardships just for his desire to get an education. “My brother wanted to study. What they did when he said I want to study, I want to go to college, I want to do something, build my future. They hit him until he bleeds,” Mohammad said. There were three options for the Al Lwisi family — Australia, Canada and the U.S. The Al Lwisis had their sights set on Canada. “We heard and we saw in the news that (Canada) is the best place on Earth, that people here are very nice and it’s worth living here,” Mohammad said. Aside from escaping the turmoil, they want to have a new life and new future here in Canada for themselves and their children. “For sure, for sure I want to stay here and just have a future here, a new life,” Mohammad said. “It’s a lot better, lots of excitement in going forward and moving on and

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Residents of Penticton should prepare themselves for a hefty tax increase over the next few years as the city tries for better financial health. “Prudent planning suggests a minimum of a 4 to 4.25 per cent tax increase for the 2016 and 2017 taxation years,” said city manager Eric Sorensen, as staff and council began a day of deliberations on Penticton’s 2016 operating budget. For 2018 and after, Sorenson said an annual increase of two per cent is recommended. For the last several years, tax increases in Penticton have been low to non-existent, even dropping by 0.5 per cent in 2011. Now, said Colin Fisher, the

city’s chief financial officer, the city is facing the consequences of that strategy. According to Sorensen, Penticton needs about a 10 per cent tax increase over the next three years to deal with its structural deficit, which has built up to $2.7 million during the last five tax years. Rod King, who owns a residential property in the downtown area, spoke to council before they began the budget deliberations, saying a 10 per cent tax increase wasn’t unreasonable, especially after reviewing the tax bill for his property, which he said was lower than what he expected to spend this year on vehicle repairs. “It is shockingly low for what we expect the city to deliver,” said King. “At some point you have to look at the

Prudent planning suggests a minimum of a 4 to 4.25 per cent tax increase. — Eric Sorensen

income side of the ledger to maintain what we, as citizens, expect for so little money.” Fisher apologized for the small type on his “Financial Reality” slide, showing a list of increased costs, and a few savings, the city will experience in 2016. He explained that the items on the list were those the city had no control over, like a $343,919 increase in

RCMP costs, or a reduction of $200,000 in traffic fine sharing from the province. The total of the items in the list, he said, amounted to $1.495 million, in itself a 5.75 per cent increase in costs over 2015. Had Penticton raised taxes annually by 2.5 per cent since 2011, Fisher said, there wouldn’t be a structural deficit. He explained the city is falling behind in its general revenue fund as operations have

been absorbing the increases in costs for fuel, utilities and other line items that are out of its control. “We are at a pinch point now where there is no more rabbits to be pulled out of our hats,” said Fisher. “The city is now no longer able to maintain the artificial, and to some extent wholly unrealistic, tax rates increases.” Mayor Andrew Jakubeit said that previous councils, which he was a part of, argued over the policy of drawing on reserves to balance the budget. If council were to continue that policy, he said, within three years the city wouldn’t have any reserves. Reserves, he pointed out, are there for unexpected infrastructure repairs, like a water main break, pointing out that the costs for replacing even a small

section of pipe can run into hundreds of thousands of dollars. Reserves, he added, are also there to gather funds to replace aging infrastructure. “Some of those arguments is that going into reserves is not sustainable,” said Jakubeit. “Aging infrastructure, below the ground and with facilities above the ground, it’s not really a risk you should be taking.” Problems, he said, don’t happen at convenient or cost-effective times. “We have to start dealing with it and at some point in time we will need the reserves for that, not to balance the budget,” said Jakubeit. “Had we just charged two per cent every year … we wouldn’t be looking at that four to seven per cent increase now.”

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Marge Noble was a volunteer at the inaugural bC games that were held in the summer of 1978 in Penticton. Noble is back as a volunteer for the Penticton 2016 bC Winter games. She is holding a photo of herself (right) and Mary-ann lancaster meeting Premier bill bennett at the games in 1978.

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Games leaves legacy with volunteer Western News Staff

For Marge Noble, volunteering for the Penticton 2016 BC Winter Games shows how life can come full circle. The long-time Penticton resident will volunteer as a host for Gymnastics in the Penticton Community Centre gymnasium. But this isn’t her first BC Games experience. Noble was the Host Chair back in 1978, when Penticton hosted the inaugural BC Games — an initiative launched under Premier Bill Bennett. His vision for the Games was to provide “an opportunity to bring all parts of B.C. together, large and small communities, in the spirit of sport and friendship.” Bennett served as the premier of B.C. between 19751986 and passed away on Dec. 4. “Bill Bennett and his MLAs felt this was the community that should kick this off. We were blazing new trails into making this a success. We could see the vision,” Noble said. “We were outside during the Games when he approached and he welcomed us. I found him very warm,” Noble said. “He was such an Okanagan man, so it must have been very gratifying to be at the first Games in Penticton. He was very complimentary.” For Noble, hosting the BC Games in Penticton was an opportunity to learn new skills and raise the profile of the community. “At that time, we felt we were a special community and handed this opportunity that was a tremendous project for Penticton and the province,” she said. Noble brought together 32 friends and acquaintances, gathering in her living room and describing the opportunity to help out with a historic event for Penticton and the Province of B.C. as

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well. “They all took it to heart,” said Noble. “It gave us an outlet as wives and mothers.” The hostesses were given pre-training, including a two-day course from the Ministry of Tourism at the time, as well as bright uniforms to help visitors identify them at venues. Once the Games began, Noble recalls her hostess team were everywhere at all times — helping to make sure athletes received 8,000 boxed lunches and were on track to eat other meals provided by the then-Penticton Inn. That was the basics; once they were on site, it was dealing with anything that came up. “We became the trouble-shooters for the Games,” she said. “We were really well organized and rose to the occasion.” “Back then, there was no cooking available at the Peach Bowl. No cellphones, no computers, nothing,” she laughed. “We made the best of the tools we had to work with. But everyone pulled out all the stops. You can’t put a price tag on what volunteers do, really.” The first BC Games drew national attention, televised by BCTV (now Global BC) and CKLK. Special wishes were also

relayed from the Prime Minister’s Office — then occupied by Pierre Elliot Trudeau. Thirty-seven years later, another Trudeau sits in the PMO, the Games are set to return to Penticton and the South Okanagan, and Noble is helping out in the Games office leading up to February. “I’m a grandmother now, and I see what the BC Games does not only for my granddaughter, but the mark it makes on all the athletes’ lives,” she said. “It’s so fun to be part of a team.”

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Penticton’s got game – do you? Penticton needs volunteers to help prepare to host the BC Winter Games from Feb. 25 to 28, 2016. This undertaking will bring over 2,000 young athletes, coaches, officials and families to the South Okanagan, resulting in significant economic impact for local businesses. Hundreds of helping hands are needed to make this event a success. Areas most in need of volunteers are: Accommodations, Security, Food Services (prep cooks, etc.), Promotions (photography, writing) You can sign up online at www. bcgames.org or give the Games office a call at 250-492-2026.

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Truth and Reconciliation It’s been a six-year journey to reach the final report of the Truth and Reconciliation commission, but this shouldn’t be considered the end of the trail. The thousands of pages chronicling decades of suffering and tragedy from victims of the residential school system came at a great cost, both to those that had the courage to stand up and tell their tale, along with all those who never even had the chance. That investment of courage is, in itself, enough to say this report shouldn’t be like so many others and left to gather dust on the shelves, referenced occasionally in court decisions and scholarly articles. The report represents so much more. It’s a foundation to build a new relationship on. Justice Murray Sinclair, the head of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, summed it up when he said the change would not be immediate; that it will take years, possibly generations. “It is important for Canadians to start somewhere and ultimately to create those tools of reconciliation that will live beyond today,” said Sinclair as he delivered the final report on Dec. 15. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called it a “new path, working together toward a nation-tonation relationship based on recognition, rights, respect, co-operation and partnership.” Here in the South Okanagan, the Penticton and Osoyoos Indian Bands have been active if forging a new path for themselves, building relationships with the surrounding communities and business partners, bringing economic benefits to not only themselves, but the region as a whole. That’s not to say these communities don’t face many problems: substance abuse, health and education are ongoing battles, which Sinclair said the commission’s’ finding show are PENTICTON WESTERN rooted, directly or indirectly, in years of government efforts to “assimilate, acculturate, indoctrinate and destroy.” Co-operation and partnership have already led to great gains in the South Okanagan. Imagine what might be achieved when we fully embrace the other three key factors Trudeau cited: recognition, rights and respect.

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Kids give reporter an early gift ‘Tis the season of giving, but recently I was on the receiving end of a very special gift. It came during the recent Sunshine Foundation DreamLift to Disneyland for children with physical disabilities or severe illnesses. What was given to me was not something tangible, something that you could hold in your hand, but it was definitely something you could wrap your heart around. As it turned out, the gift giver was a little 10-year-old girl from Okanagan Falls by the name of Megan Donesley. The first time I saw Megan was just after we landed at John Wayne International Airport as she was being carried down the ramp from the plane’s rear exit door by two of the volunteers. The reason she was being carried in the special airline seat is because Megan has severe spina bifida, a devastating condition confining her to a wheelchair. What I saw next was heartbreaking as they began lifting Megan to put her in her personal chair, the pain on her face and a single tear on her cheek made me turn away. But that was the first part of the gift of understanding she gave me that day. The next part of my present didn’t come until a little later, inside the gates of the

Mark Brett Photos Inc. Magic Kingdom. Megan was in the front row of a group of people watching a street performance by the favourite Disney characters. Kneeling beside her, taking pictures, I wondered what was going through her mind, when I noticed she was looking at me with what I’m sure was that same quizzical expression. It was just then that (I think ﬁttingly, at least in my case) Goofy came over, and putting a paw to his lips the two of them seemed to be sharing a joke I was not privy to. At that point Megan could hardly contain herself and broke into the biggest smile I’d ever seen. Despite her “condition,” she was having the time of her life and I realized sadness and pity had no place here and judging someone by only what you see is the real handicap.

Shortly afterwards Megan disappeared into the crowds of happy people zig-zagging through the park. I think I caught a glimpse of her being pushed along with that same big smile. The next time we saw each other was at the airport for the return ﬂight home. Therapist Mary Ellen Everatt was with Megan during the day and conﬁrmed the little girl got to see all the beautiful princesses and the many other things she had hoped to on the trip.

It was at this time Megan decided to speak for herself for the ﬁrst time we met. “It’s incredible,” were her words. For me as well the day had a very happy ending and the tear I saw on the cheek was wiped away by that smile. So, thank you Megan Donesley for that special gift, and Merry Christmas. Mark Brett is a photographer/ reporter with the Penticton Western News.

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The gift of giving your time This time of the year we are reminded of the joy of giving. We spend hours searching the stores for the perfect gifts; the ones that will light up the eyes of the receiver. Perhaps you want to make a difference in your community by giving but would like to find something more meaningful than just once a year?

The gift that is most appreciated is the gift of time. The Better at Home program has seniors waiting for a volunteer friendly visitor. Someone to share their stories with; someone who reminds them that they still matter or perhaps someone to give their caregiver a break, so they can better give of their own time. An hour or so once a week

for a cup of tea or a walk, a game of cards, a philosophical conversation or a chat about the old days can brighten up the day. Because of the volunteer screening process, there is not time to get involved before this Christmas but applications are always accepted. Our goal for 2016 is to have more volunteers willing to visit than there are seniors

waiting for a visitor in order to make the best match possible. To find out how to volunteer as a Friendly Visitor and make a difference in the life of a senior, call 250-487-3376 or 250-487-7455 or visit www. betterathomepenticton.ca Myrna Tischer Better at Home program co-ordinator

Show some good faith

Penticton council wants to involve us in consultations. Called Engage Penticton the purpose is to provide feedback and interaction with city residents. In order to engage the citizens in Penticton in a trustful two-way relationship council needs to display some good faith and not the mockery we have seen so far. We had a good method of public consultation with the long-standing committee program. One member of council sat on the committee and ordinary citizens studied projects and brought solutions and ideas in a report to council. Previous mayor Dan Ashton appointed a fiscal review board to provide oversight on finances. In a fit of pique former mayor Garry Litke disbanded this committee when fiscal review wanted access to all financial matters at will instead of what the mayor gave them permission to review. The public process was further degraded when council engaged with Trio and developed a plan to disembowel Skaha Park without what I consider any proper consultation with the public. The mayor should tell us exactly how much consultation he and council did with the Parks and Recreation committee before signing this document. Show us a copy of the meetings on the subject held by that committee which proves they studied this. The mayor tells us we are in desperate financial straits yet he did not reinstate the Fiscal Review Committee when he took the reins. Instead the first action taken by this new council was a raise in pay and groundbreaking gold-plated dental and medical benefits. City council’s most definitive action was to break faith with the people of Penticton by refusing to have a referendum on Skaha Park despite hundreds of people rallying at City Hall. Signing the Trio deal on the very day a protest rally was held at City Hall was spiteful; arrogant and showed an inability to listen to the people they were elected to serve. Mayor and council broke trust with the public. It could have been fixed: council could have denied a time extension to Trio. It could have been fixed by having a referendum. It could have been fixed by being open and transparent. Council needs to take remedial action

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

On Penticton residents should expect tax increases:

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“Property tax increases needed to pay for more revitalization and other projects we don’t need or want. The council apparently wants to leave a lasting legacy. See you at the ballot box next election.”

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“Maybe folks would not mind so much if current council was transparent and referendums were held to “ask” people for their opinion instead of “telling” them what is going to be.”

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Firing volunteers

Penticton is a city in which volunteers often play a very significant, and more often, a much-appreciated role. Many events could not proceed without them. Very recently the South Okanagan Events (Ejection) Centre fired some 40 volunteers. How do you fire a volunteer? To this writer this step makes little sense. As a spectator at many of the games and the odd concert, no evidence of abusive, violent or antagonistic behaviour has ever been noticed. Nothing at least that would not be properly handled by those working the event. If management had done its due diligence earlier, any perceived problems could have been addressed. Those who will apparently take their place will not, again in this writers’ opinion, do any better a job and could possibly because of their more authoritative appearance and approach, reading virtually something into nothing,

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QUEENS PARK ELEMENTARY school presented their annual Christmas Concert, this year performing a Holiday Moosical at the Cleland Theatre on Dec. 16. Kyle Rougeau (at right) as the bird who couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even sing (but did eventually) catch some air.

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Cuts to budget could include RCMP, public art reducing the city’s $2.7 million structural deficit. While they made a dent in the $1.9 million, council still has a long way to go to reach that goal. Cuts were made across the board, including $145,000 to the RCMP budget, equivalent to one full-time constable. The Penticton detachment is supposed to have 45 officers on staff, but Superintendent Kevin Hewco admitted that with retirements, transfers and other staff

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Penticton City Council spent most of their day on Dec. 16 going through the city’s operating budget, chipping away at a projected $1.9 million deficit, which would require a 7.3 per cent tax hike, to reduce it to something more palatable for taxpayers. Palatable, in this case, is about a four per cent increase recommended by city manager Eric Sorensen to begin

movement, the detachment has not reached that level in the 2.5 years he has been in charge. Generally, he said, they have 43 or 44 members on staff at any time. But he noted, the cut doesn’t come without a cost. “Last year, although we didn’t fill 45 positions, we had pressures. That salary dollar cushion that we all like to see, that was chewed up due to significant files,” said Hewco, referring to two murders that drew a

lot of the detachment’s resources. The cut to the RCMP, however, was offset by an unexpected increase to the budget for the South Okanagan Events Centre complex, which came in at $150,000 higher than expected. Other cuts included halving the amount put aside for public art to $25,000, reducing the budget for operating and maintaining McLaren Arena by $50,000, $25,000 for city hall, $32,000 for facilities

and reducing the Human Resources department’s training budget by $50,000. Taken together, city controller Angela Campbell said the council’s cuts so far had reduced the deficit to $1.62 million, which would require a 6.24 per cent tax increase to cover. City council did choose not to cut operations at the public library, which they considered closing on Sunday year-round to cut $11,000. Likewise,

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they decided not to close the Community Centre on statutory holidays, which would have saved another $16,000. About 400 to 600 people use the centre on stats, according to recreation director Lori Mullin. That may change on Monday, when council meets again to finish going through the operations budget and begin work on grant requests. Mayor Andrew Jakubeit said council may revisit some of the line items searching for more cuts. Likewise, he said council may revisit the concept of a light canopy over Main Street as part of the revitalization project. The $523,000 cost for the canopy would come out of the city’s capital project budget, he pointed out, not the operating budget council is currently working through. It’s cost would also be partly offset by the grants the city has applied for to fund the Main Street revitalization. “We are supposed to know this month what our grant level is. That is

going to dictate the next level of conversations,” said Jakubeit, noting that the applications are for $2.7 million out of the $4.3-million total cost of the project. “If we are getting less than anticipated grant levels, I think that would force council to relook at the project,” said Jakubeit. “Going through the budget process, there might be a sober second thought; with our aging infrastructure, is that going to get us the most bang for our buck?” Jakubeit explained the city is looking at such a large increase because of years of low tax increases. “We were cognizant of the community coming out of a recession and trying to minimize those effects and hopes that in subsequent years, there would be growth in revenue and population,” he said. “When you put off dealing some of the cost pressures, sooner or later you have to pay the piper. That growth hasn’t materialized, it’s still under one per cent and inflation is closer to two per cent.”

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Penticton community members met to discuss efforts to help Penticton’s homeless population, and move forward on the preliminary steps toward a one-stop-shop homeless shelter. “All levels were represented,” said Mike Forster, with Keep the Cold Off Penticton, a group started only two months ago by Forster, a nursing student at Sprott Shaw. He sat at the table in St. Saviour’s Church hall Thursday with area MP Richard Cannings, City of Penticton bylaw supervisor Tina Siebert, Marnie Verg of Lighthouse Penticton, Minister at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Colin Cross, Kerri Milton of the Downtown Penticton Association, representatives from the Downtown Church Association for Social Justice and many more who came together for the second time this month to discuss moving ahead on a homeless shelter, and ways to support those living without homes. Verg said there are currently 40-50 people in Penticton living on the streets in Penticton.

Mayor Andrew Jakubeit attended a similar meeting last week offering his support, and Forster is going to be meeting with him Friday. “This is all so new to us, we’re students, we’re learning and my care packages have turned into this,” Forster said, referring to the care packages containing toiletries and essentials like socks that he has been distributing himself to the homeless on Wednesday nights. Milton suggested talking to city planning to look at acquiring a piece of property, and looking for grant funding, which the group agreed would be the next steps forward for the project. “It seems like more people are coming to the table. We’re not all in separate areas anymore. We’re combining our efforts to move forward which is what we need,” Forster said. “This is the second (meeting) I’ve been to and I think we’re making big strides ahead now.” He compared the proposed shelter to the physical embodiment of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs for the homeless. “You got to get shelter, housing, a roof over your head. From there we want to peel the

layers. Why are they addicted to alcohol or street drugs? Was there abuse issues? Molestation? Is there psychiatric problems? Have they been undiagnosed with psychiatric problems?” Forster said. Education, training, keeping up on medication and being able to afford medication are other issues Forster sees the shelter tackling. Cannings offered three ways he could support the initiative right away. Providing letters of support was one, which are crucial when applying for grants for a project like this. “It doesn’t have to be MPs or MLAs, but if we can get people in other groups to write a letter of support to show that you are a legitimate organization the community is behind, so that’s one thing I can easily do,” Cannings said. He said his office could assist by tasking his staff with finding different sources of federal funds, finding out how to access those funds or pitch the project. “In the long term the Liberals are promising a big increase in what they are calling social infrastructure, which I assume would fit with projects like this,” Cannings said.

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Food banks get corporate support In lieu of corporate gifts to clients in 2015 Okanagan Restoration Services Ltd. will be supporting food banks in the South Okanagan. They have donated $1,600 to food banks across the region, including Summerland, Penticton, Cawston, Keremeos, Oliver and Osoyoos “We believe in giving back in the communities we live and work in and this is a way we can help people in need to have food on the table for Christmas,” said Kelly Moorhouse, chief administrative officer. Fueling the challenge, statistics Canada has recorded a 26.6 per cent decrease in industry jobs combined and a 7.7 per cent population increase during the same period in the South Okanagan that has created higher than average demands on the local food bank and services.

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FRIENDLY FOES — Marek Zachar and Canada West captain Tyson Jost meet during the World Junior A Challenge. Canada West won the game 7-3 on Dec.13. Matthew Manor, Hockey Canada Images

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In November, the Vees won six games, lost once and earned three overtime wins.

The Vees outscored opponents 46-18, including 14-5 in the third period.

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5. Along with hockey, what other sports have you played that you enjoy? Golf. 6. What do you consider your best hockey skill? My hockey IQ.

CHRISTIAN CAKEBREAD of the Vernon Vipers battles Penticton Vees forward Nicholas Jones in the boards during BCHL action Tuesday night at Kal Tire Place. The Vees won 5-4 in double overtime and now shift their focus to the West Kelowna Warriors. Lisa Mazurek/Black Press

Conway, who ﬁnished with two goals and four points for ﬁrst star and now has 30 goals on the year. Also scoring for the Vees were Benjamin Brar, Darius Davidson and Nicholas Jones. The Vees improved to 30-3-1, while the Vipers dipped to 15-18-0-3. The Vees dressed three af-

ﬁliates with d-man Daniel Stone seeing time in overtime. Penticton starts a home-and-home series with the Warriors starting Friday at Royal LePage Place. Vees coach-GM Fred Harbinson said they “need to be on their details and play with a little bit of a chip on our shoulders.”

“It was easy Tuesday night when you have Vernon’s leaders taking penalties at weird times, late in games,” said Harbinson. “We got to hope that maybe West Kelowna will do a little bit of the same. Our power-play has been capitalizing when we have had opportunities.”

The Vees’ power-play sits atop the BCHL with 45 goals on 150 chances, which equates to a 30 per cent efﬁciency rate. The Warriors (19-130-2, with one overtime victory) have won their last two games. -Written with ﬁles from the Vernon Morning Star.

Yuletide CLASSICS

2.What is your favourite hockey memory? Winning a provincial championship in bantam.

7. Why do you wear the number that you do? I always liked it, but never got the chance to wear it until now. 8. What age did you start playing hockey? At age six.

3.Who is your favourite hockey player and why? Steven Stamkos, a good leader and great goal scorer.

9. What are you listening to on your iPod? I like most rap artists J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar. I like the flow of it and it gets you pumped up before games.

4. What are some things you like doing in your spare time? Golf, hanging out with friends.

10. Who has the best sense of humour on the team? Why? Brooks — energetic and a happy guy.

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You never want Scott Conway in your neighbourhood come overtime in the B.C Hockey League. The 20-year-old centre has been clutch and then some with games on the line this year. The Basingstoke, England product was at it again Tuesday night, feeding Chris Gerrie in double overtime as the Vees upended the Vernon Vipers 5-4 before 1,750 fans at Kal Tire Place. Conway, who has more moves than Cirque du Soleil on the Vegas strip, went into the tilt with 10 gamewinning snipes, including ﬁve in overtime. He and Gerrie moved into the Viper zone on a two-on-one with Gerrie beating Andrew Shortridge from the left side for his 10th of the season, 1:41 into double OT. “He (Conway) creates a lot of offence out there so you kind of just have to go to the net and put your stick on the ice and he’ll ﬁnd a way to get it to you,” said Gerrie, a 19-year-old Red Deer product who has two GWGs. “I was screaming at him. I haven’t scored in a while so I wanted it pretty bad.” With just about everybody in the rink, including the West Kelowna Warriors’ coaching staff, expecting Conway to pocket the OT winner, he instead forced the extra sessions with a powerplay goal on a wrister from the ringette line with 2:24 remaining in regulation. He didn’t have a great look for a shot on the twoon-one with Gerrie, but has won games with lesser chances. “I had both options I guess, but at the last second, the (defence) kind of bit on me a little bit and the goalie was also out pretty far so I thought I’d slide it over to for a tap in for Chris Gerrie there,” said

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KISU pushing in pool Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Strong performances helped the KISU swim club take second at a meet in Kamloops last weekend. The swimmers returned with several medals as well as new time standards. “It was great. The swimmers really swam well,” said KISU coach Tina Hoeben. “I’m pleased and proud of what they did. “I really wanted to see them step up and step into challenging situations, rather than shifting away from them and they really did,” she continued. “So many races were won in the last 20 metres.” The medal winners are as follows: Acacia Benn, 13 — won four gold in the 200 IM, 100-metre back stroke, 100-m freestyle, 200-m backstroke and bronze in 400 IM. Aspen Benn, 10 — earned bronze in the 100 IM. Marlee Caruso, 12 — took silver in 100-m back stroke, 100-m freestyle, 200-m backstroke and 50-m backstroke. She also earned bronze in 400-m freestyle and 400 IM. Brooklyn Follestad, 10 — won gold in the 50-m fly and 200-m freestyle, silver in 100-m fly and took bronze in 200 IM, 50-m freestyle. Justin Fotherby,12 — won gold in 200-m fly and 400 IM, silver in 200-m freestyle, bronze in 100-m free, 50-m fly and 50-m free. Travis Kascak,13 — silver in 50-m breast, 100-m breast and bronze in 200-m breast. Elijah Kliever, 13 — silver in 100-m backstroke and bronze in 200-m backstroke and 50-m back stroke. Hayden Krause, 11— silver in the 50-m breast stroke. Sam Lasinski, 16 — gold in 200 IM, 100 m backstroke, and 400 IM, silver in 50-m fly, 100-m backstroke,

50-m backstroke and bronze in 100-m breast stroke. Jaren LeFranc, 16 — gold in 100-m breast stroke,silver in 50-m breast and bronze in 200 IM. Samuel Matthew, 16 — bronze in 400 IM and 200-m breast stroke. Ashley McMillan, 11, gold in 100-m free, silver in 400-m free, 400 IM and 200-m free, bronze in 50-m fly, 50-m free. Wynn Nordlund, 16 — bronze in 1,500-m free. Sean Peters,10 — silver in 50-m freestyle and bronze in 50-m breast stroke. Jordan Souch-Tremblay, 10 — bronze in 200-m freestyle. Ava Wall, 11 — bronze in 50-m backstroke. Liam Wallich, 12 — silver in 100-m breast stroke and 200-m beast stroke. Mackenzie Wallich, 15 — bronze in 400-m free. Riley Wall, 16 — gold in 100-m free, silver in 50-m free and 200-m free and bronze in 100-m fly. Tyler Wall,14 —gold in 200 IM, 100-m back, 100-m free, 50-m fly, 50-m free, 200-m back, 50-m back and silver in 200-m free. Alice Wang,1 2 — silver in 200-m fly. The club swept the boys medley relays. Not only did the A teams win everything, their 13/14 B team won their heat and placed eighth. The15 and over A team had a five second lead on the second-place team. The B team was fourth and the C team came seventh. Hoeben said it is pretty impressive to have all three teams in the top eight (there were 12 teams). The club had 36 swimmers make A, AA and AAA time standards. Several swimmers also ranked in the top-10 in Canada — Tyler Wall, Lasinski, LeFranc, Justin Fotherby, McMillan, Riley Wall and Acacia Benn.

Mustangs hoop teams pick up wins Western News Staff

Shinaaz Johal and Reiley Terbasket had big performances for the Princess Margaret Mustangs basketball team, opening the season with a 75-49 victory over the Summerland Rockets Wednesday night. Johal led the Mustangs at both ends with 26 points and 13 boards while Terbasket knocked down 20 points, including three from beyond the arc to go along with 10 assists. Caitlyn Neary also had a strong performance with 12 points, including a buzzer-beating three that gave the Mustangs a much needed lift going into halftime. The Rockets were led by Jillian

Henrichsen with 10 points while Jaedyn Foley chipped in eight. With only five seniors in the lineup, the Mustangs were forced to bring up three Grade 9s from the junior team who more than held their own. Cassie Hannon led the way with eight points, while Harleen Bansoota knocked down six and Manreet Grewal chipped in two.

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Gurk Klar led the Mustangs to a 82-58 win over the George Elliot Coyotes with a 23-point performance.

The victory pushes the Mustangs to 2-0 in the South-Central AA senior boys basketball league. Jacob Winstone added 15 points to their total while Prab Chahal returned from an injury to score 12 points. After a slow first half, with the Mustangs only leading by four, they raced to a 20-4 run in the late third and early fourth quarter to put the game out of reach. Coaches Raj Dhillon and Andrew Sexton were pleased with the way the team handled new defensive and press systems and how players are accepting their roles. The team is playing in the Penticton Christmas Classic that ends today.

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Moguls hits Apex Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

More than 60 of the best mogul skiers will be at Apex Mountain Resort looking to make an impression during the sixth annual Canadian Selections camp Dec.19-20. The camp is held by the Canadian Freestyle Ski Association for its national C team and provincial-level skiers aspiring to become Olympic athletes. Also in attendance are members from Japan, Australia, Korea and the U.S., as well as alumni and members of the Apex Freestyle Club (AFC). The athletes range in age from 13 to 23. Julie Steggall, high performance athlete development program manager for the CFSA, said this event is part of the Canada Cup Series. “The CFSA holds this event so our high performance athlete development have an extra chance to get a good result to qualify for NorAms competitions for this season,” she said, adding that once the second event is over on Sunday they rank the skiers and allocate the NorAm spots to specific athletes. With that on the line, Steggall said it is a pressure situation. “Some athletes are pretty secure right now to get spots. There are a few that are on the bubble,” she said. “These events will help them potentially secure a spot. That’s one aspect of all of this. The provincial teams and NextGen mogul team, national development team have been training there for three weeks.” From the AFC, the following athletes are competing — from Penticton, Brayden Kuroda, Jordan and Chloe Kober, Shaina Finlayson, Koleton Phipps, Anna Spence, Noah Spence and James Naude. From West Kelowna, Mason Barzilay and Mackenzie Schwinghamer. From Kelowna, Hayden Person, Joe

Durham, from Vernon, Jamie Rykuiter, Keremeos, Max and Kassidy Todd and from Port Coquitlam, Madison Parker and Kyle Parker. Spence, Kuroda and Barzilay declined roster spots on the B.C. Mogul team, but will compete on the national and NorAm circuit. The club also has Kuroda, Naude, Max Todd, Rykuiter, Chloe Kober and Finlayson who will ski with AFC and the BC development under Tanya Callon. AFC coach Kenni Kuroda said the competition will be tough. He talked about how strong the Japan team is and how they are coming on in the sport. Their skill level is good for the skiers to learn from. “We are just awed by the speed they are skiing at. All of their skiers are very quick. They do their jumps very big,” said Kuroda. “It’s quality of turns as well. We’re quite impressed by the speed.” When asked how Spence and Barzilay, the two skiers he is coaching, will do, Kuroda said their experience will help, especially Barzilay, who is 20. “She is still a force to be reckoned with,” he said. “I’m foreseeing good results for both Anna and Mason in this event. Hopefully making the cut for finals. Anything can happen. It’s a very difficult field to make the final.” While he isn’t working with the six skiers currently with the development team, Kuroda is keeping an eye on them and sees them making great leaps. “They are coming along really well. I’m very pleased with the way that they are skiing,” said Kuroda, who praised the work of Callon. The event is free for the public to attend and is a 30-minute drive from Penticton. Volunteers are also needed. Contact James Rykuiter at jrykuiter@live. com for information.

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Fire on Ice a hit Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

The seventh Fire on Ice female hockey tournament hits the ice in Penticton this weekend. The tournament features three teams in novice, atom, midget recreation and four in midget rep playing at the South Okanagan Events Centre, Okanagan Hockey School, Memorial and McLaren Arena. Among the teams competing are Calgary, the Prince George Cougars and the Yellowknife Wolfpack. Barb Main, director of female hockey for the Penticton Minor Hockey Association, said this tournament is important for the players because it’s a chance to play at home. They play a lot on the road, including tournaments. “Being able to showcase it in our own community and promote the sport for Penticton,” she said. Main added that the tournament is attracting more teams from vast

areas and that Penticton is becoming more well known. Main feels the tournament will be great with quality games. She also said the four Penticton teams have had great seasons. The midget rep team is 6-32, while the recreation team is 9-4-1. The tournament begins with the Penticton atom Ice Dragons hosting South Okanagan at 3:15 p.m. at the SOEC. The novice Ice Dragons take on Kelowna in the OHS at 4 p.m., then at 5 p.m. the midget rep Vees take on the Wolfpack and the house Vees face the Kamloops Blazers at 6:45 p.m. in Memorial Arena. On Saturday, at 7:30 a.m., the novice Ice Dragons take on Kamloops at the OHS and at 10 a.m. The atom Ice Dragons play Kelowna in Memorial Arena. The midget house Vees play Kelowna at 10:15 a.m. at the SOEC, then at 11:45 a.m., the midget rep

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Summerland Secondary School is hosting an alumni basketball tournament on Boxing Day. The boys’ grads from 2004 will take on the current Rockets at noon. The 2005-11 grads will face the 2012 class at 1:30 p.m. On the girls’ side, at 3 p.m. will be players from any year. At 4:30 p.m., the boys loser of the noon game will face the loser of the 1:30 game. The boys winner of the 1:30 game will play the winner of the noon game at 6 p.m. The cost of the tournament is $20 per alumni, boys and $10 for girls. Fees can be paid to Don Walker or Blair Haddrell when uniforms are picked up. Pay in cash or cheques payable to the Summerland Alumni Association. Proceeds from this tournament will go to help fund the senior Rockets basketball program. Contact Blair Haddrell or Walker Outdoor Ed via Facebook to confirm or call 250-494-1759 and leave your name, phone number and grad year. A social gathering at the Perch is also an option after the final.

Vees play Calgary at Memorial Arena. At 2 p.m. in Memorial Arena, the house Vees play Kamloops. At 3:30 p.m., the novice Ice Dragons play Kelowna in the OHS and at 3:45 p.m., the atom Ice Dragons play Merritt in Memorial Arena. The midget Vees take on Prince George at 5:30 p.m. at Memorial Arena. Sunday’s action begins at 7:15 a.m.

NETMINDER FAITH STARK of the Penticton Vees midget girls rep team robs Calgary Chaos forward Paige Kirk of a goal during last year’s Fire on Ice tournament at the Memorial Arena. The Penticton Minor Hockey Association is hosting its seventh Fire on Ice tournament starting on Friday.

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December 19 royal canadian legion branch 40 has crib at 10 a.m., beef dip lunch at 11 a.m., meat draw and Ladies Auxiliary 50/50 draw at 2 p.m. Branch Christmas party with music by Daria at 4 p.m. the oliver SeniorS’ Centre, 5876 Airport St., has dancing at 10 a.m. to the Oliver Seniors Volunteer Band.[0912c] eagleS club haS member appreciation day, burgers and fries at noon, beaver races at 4 p.m. charity bottle drive with all money going to the Penticton Regional Hospital paediatric ward, SPCA, Critteraid and the Summerland food bank. Drop off from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays at Penticton and Summerland IGA stores. elkS club on Ellis Street has crib at 10 a.m., drop-

in darts and early bird draw at 4 p.m., meat draw at 4:30 p.m., dinner at 5:30 p.m. anavetS haS the kitchen open from 9 a.m. to noon, drop-in pool at noon, dinner by Stu at 5:30 p.m. Entertainment by Gypsy and Rose at 6:30 p.m. alcoholicS anonyMouS haS daily meetings in Penticton and area. Call 250-490-9216 (24 hours).

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December 20 elkS club on Ellis Street has dog races at 2 p.m., food draw and door prizes, Last Man Standing, pool and darts. royal canadian legion branch 40 has meat and 50/50 draws at 2 p.m., branch buffet breakfast at 8:30 a.m. the Multicultural Society of Penticton has card games on Sundays from 2 to 6 p.m. at 135 Winnipeg St. Everyone welcome. Call 250-4939124 for more information.[su] South Main dropin Centre has R&R Rounders at 12:30 p.m. anavetS haS horSe races and meat draws at 2 p.m. Hot dogs and hamburgers

for lunch. General meeting at 11 a.m. coMe dance to the greatest dance music ever made with DJ Emil from 7 to 9 p.m. at the South Main Drop-In Centre, 2965 South Main St. $3 per person, all welcome.[su] lakelandS church holdS Sunday services at 1265 Fairview Rd. (the Greek Orthodox Church) at 10:30 a.m. Everyone welcome. For more info contact info@lakelandschurch.com. alcoholicS anonyMouS MeetS in OK Falls at 10:30 a.m. at 5328 Hawthorne St., then in Penticton from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in July and August for the women’s group at the Lawn Bowling Club, 260 Brunswick St. The Sunday 123 group meets at 8 p.m. in the Education Room in the basement of the Penticton hospital. The closed men’s group meets at 11 a.m. at the Eagles hall at 1197 Main St., side door, upstairs.

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December 21 the aStronoMy Society is holding a Winter Sostice celebration at 3 p.m. at PenHenge on top

of Munson Mountain. The event continues at 4 p.m. in the Shatford Centre with warming drinks and snacks, followed by a program emphasizing the multicultural aspect of solstice.[12p] chriStMaS bake Sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1265 Fairview Rd. (the Greek Church) Preorder at 250-770-2337 or 250493-5239.[129p] Floor curling every Monday from 1:30 to 3 p.m., with coffee after, at the Seniors’ Recreation Centre, 439 Winnipeg St.[102s] South Main drop-in Centre has Scrabble and Mah Jong at 10 a.m., carpet bowling at 10:45 a.m., intermediate line dance and duplicate bridge at 1 p.m., computer open house from 1 to 3 p.m.[mo] anavetS have their kitchen open at noon. Dinner at 5 p.m. Pool and dart leagues at 7 p.m. line dancing at the Oliver Senior Centre at 7 p.m. Get moving with Claire Denney. Call 778439-2070 for more info. Fraternal order oF the Eagles has league darts at 7 p.m. Members and guests welcome to the hall at 1197 Main St. iode thriFt Shop at 464

Main St. is open from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Clothing, kitchenwares, China items and more. elkS club on Ellis Street has American crib at 7 p.m. and pub league darts at 7:30 p.m. royal canadian legion branch 40 has lunch from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., dart dolls at 11 a.m., bridge at 1 p.m., Fitness Friends ladies fitness class at 10 a.m. General meeting at 11 a.m. Weekly Support group at the Penticton Regional Hospital Mood Clinic for family or friends of any person who has a mental illness from noon to 1 p.m. Call 250-493-7338 for details. alcoholicS anonyMouS nux group meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Heritage Centre at Green Mountain Road and Penticton I.R. Road. Summerland 12 and 12 group at 8 p.m. at 13204 Henry Ave. in the United Church basement.

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December 22 anavetS haS pool and dart leagues at 7 p.m., Wing specials from 3 to 6 p.m.

topS b.c. 4454 has weekly meetings from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at 445 Ellis St. Use back lane entrance. Meetings are downstairs. Phone Pat at 250-493-7887 or Sally at 250-492-6556. royal canadian legion has lunch from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., service officer at 1 p.m. and wings night at 6 p.m. Jam contest hosted by the Surf Cats at 7 p.m. an evening oF yoga for everyone with a 45-minute easy program followed my meditation and a vegetarian supper is upstairs in the Elks Lodge at 344 Ellis St. in Penticton on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Donations accepted. Everyone welcome. penticton toaStMaSterS Meet from 6 to 8 p.m. in room 200 of the Shatford Centre, 760 Main St. Have you ever want to improve your public speaking skills? More information at 2392.toastmastersclubs.org.[0915s] al-anon For FriendS and family of alcoholics meets at 10:30 a.m. at the Concordia Lutheran Church, 2800 South Main St. Call 250-490-9272 for information.

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calendar South Main Drop-in Centre has ultra-beginner line dance at 9 a.m., social 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., knitting and crocheting at 1 p.m., square dance sessions from 6 to 9 p.m. the penticton concert Band practices from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Skaha Lake Middle School. Intermediate to advanced players welcome to audition. Call musical director Dave Brunelle for more information or visit www. pentictonconcertband.ca.[092s] penticton tune-agerS choir practice with conductor Gordon Dawson on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to noon at the Shatford Centre 760 Main St. Over 50 and enjoy singing? Come and check us out, or call Gordon at 250492-9844.[098s] Fraternal orDer oF the Eagles has drop-in euchre at 7 p.m. photography club welcoMeS all photographers for slide shows, speakers, tips and networking every fourth Tuesday of the month from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Shatford Centre. More info at pentictonphotoclub@gmail.com.

$5 drop-in, $50/year.[tu04] contract briDge at St. Stephen Anglican Church in Summerland every Tuesday from 1 to 4 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun, refreshments available. For more information, call Sheila at 250-494-8996.[106s] Mother-to-Mother breaStFeeDing Support with the Penticton/ Summerland chapter of La Leche League Canada. Meetings on the third and fourth Tuesday of the month from 10 a.m. to noon. Call 250-494-1894 or email pentictonlllc@ gmail.com for the location of the meeting. All mothers and babies are welcome. More info at www.lllc.ca.[tu034] elkS on elliS Street has yoga at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday Dart League and 10-card crib at 7 p.m. the South okanagan and Similkameen MS Society informal coffee group that meets at 10 a.m. Tuesdays at Cherry Lane Shopping Centre. Call Sherry at 250-4936564 or email sherry.wezner@mssociety.ca. wellneSS Mental centre has individual support for family members in Summerland from

10 a.m. to noon at 13211 Henry St. toaStMaSterS, where leaDerS are made. Drop in to South Okanagan Toastmasters any Tuesday at 7 p.m. at 5876 Airport St., Oliver. See and hear what we are all about. Contact Bill at 250-4850006 or stillbill938@ gmail.com. 890 wing oF South Okanagan Air Force Association gets together for a gab and coffee every Tuesday at 9 a.m. at 126 Dakota Ave. oliver Senior centre, 5876 Airport St., has canasta every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. [1208s] alcoholicS anonyMouS young at Heart group at 7:30 p.m. at 150 Orchard Ave. Call/text Guy at 250460-2466 or Niki at 250460-0798.

UPCOMING EVENTS the penticton hoSpital Auxiliary has two fundraisers, starting with Plan your Dream trip raffle. First prize is a trip for two anywhere WestJet flies plus $500. Tickets are $5 each and are available at the Hospital Gift Shop. Draw will take place Dec.

21. The group is also looking for volunteers in December to gift wrap at Cherry Lane Shopping Centre. Call 250-4909786 for more info.[12p] a boxing Day House is Rockin’ blues jam with hosts, The Yard Katz on Dec. 26 at Orchard House, 157 Orchard Ave. Doors open at 1 p.m. Musicians are on from 1:30 to 5 p.m. Admission $5. Enjoy great music performed by local artists.[126p] South Main Drop-in Centre is celebrating New Years Day with music by Vince’s Orchestra, a buffet lunch from 2 to 6 p.m. Advance tickets on sale now at the centre’s front desk, 2965 South Main St., until Dec. 28. For more info call 250493-2111. the SeniorS wellneSS Society presents a new program, Cooking up Connections from 11 to 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 11 and 25 at the Cherry Park residence, 317 Winnipeg St. Enjoy cooking with others while learning about healthy eating with Anita Bains, holistic nutritionist. Space is limited. Call 250-4877455 to register or email nicolesw@outlook.com.[01p]

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It is with great sadness that the family of Don Wigg announces his peaceful passing at Moog & Friends Hospice House on December 9, 2015 following an 8 month battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Diana; his four daughters, April (John) MacLeod, Gina Hansinger, Michelle (Randy) Magaw and Shannon (Ken) Gillis; his four grandchildren, Katelyn, Paloma, John and Levi; one sister, Gladys Redman of Vernon; numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Mabel Anne (1976) and Albert Wigg (1949) as well as 12 brothers and sisters. Don was the youngest of fourteen. Don was born in Nelson, BC and was part of a well-known Nelson family. He left Nelson at the age of 5 with his Mom and moved to Vernon where he graduated from high school. He then started his career with Okanagan Telephone Co. in Vernon but then moved to Penticton to continue his career with OK Tel. This was where he met his wife Diana. Diana was a telephone operator for OK Tel. Don got up enough nerve to ask her out on a date and the rest is history. They were married on Jan. 30, 1960. It was 4 years after that they started their family. Don was devoted to his family. He was our “Rock”. He will always be remembered for his unconditional love, his kind heart and sense of humour. He loved people and making them laugh. He retired from BC Tel after 43 years. He soon realized that retirement was not for him and then worked at Super Car Wash for 10 years and Wise Guys Car Wash for 8 years. He was 82 years old when he was forced to retire due to illness. The family wishes to thank the nurses at Moog & Friends and Drs. Masson, Caskey and Nixon for their outstanding compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be directed to Penticton & District Hospice Society, 129 Nanaimo Ave. W., Penticton, V2A 1N2. Condolences may be shared by visiting www.everdenrust.com His legacy will live on forever through his family. He will be deeply missed.

John Frederick Albert I am extremely saddened to share that John Frederick Albert Cox, a loving father & grandfather, passed away December 8, 2015 at the youthful age of 86. John will forever be known as the cheerful man with colorful hair, who had a huge heart, & crazy personality, along with a passion for growing plants & keeping unusual animals. If you met him, you couldn’t forget him! John will be fondly remembered by his daughter Maria Cox, grandchildren Theo & Crystal Phillip, & so many others of whom he met. He was predeceased by Mae Ruttan, as well as his father Frederick Cox, & mother Margaret Mcallister. You will be greatly missed, but definitely never forgotten!

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Employment

Obituaries

Sports & Recreation

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

Farm Workers

Professional/ Management

CLASS 1 Qualified Local Drivers required 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.

US capable Class 1 Drivers required 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.

RICHARDS

Winter Golf training 4 week courses for $125. Price includes computer/video review and in depth short game training. Makes a great Christmas gift. Call 250-494-8178

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

Patricia

March 25, 1937 ~ December 13, 2015 Patricia “Trish” Anne Richards passed away peacefully, with her family at her side, on December 13th, 2015 at the age of 78. She will be remembered and sadly missed by her loving husband Bob, her son John (and husband Steve), daughter Annemarie, and son Michael (and girlfriend Robin). Trish’s siblings, Sister Elizabeth (Mary Mackie) of Dunedin, New Zealand, and Anne Thompson (and husband Gerard and children) of Alexandra, New Zealand, and her brother John (and wife Mary-Jo and children) of Blind Bay, BC. Trish now joins her parents Thomas and Dorothy, and brother Tom. Trish will also be missed and celebrated by her many friends, including the wonderful, caring staff of Haven Hill - you are all a part of her family. Trish touched the lives of countless people in her life; during her long career as a physiotherapist, her years of retirement, and in her final years of care at Haven Hill Retirement Home. She will be remembered for being a loving and caring wife, mother, and friend; for her independent spirit and sense of humour; for her long walks around town with her faithful four-legged companion Buddy; and for her love of the outdoors. She was an avid reader, “cross-wordist”, and also filled her evenings with crocheting and knitting — her afghans still keep her children warm at night. Her funeral will be held on Saturday, December 19th, 2015 at 11:00 am at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 1298 Main Street, Penticton, with Father Rex Valmonte officiating. A Celebration of Trish’s Life will follow immediately afterwards at Parkview Funeral Home at 12:00 pm, 1258 Main Street, Penticton. All are invited to share stories about Trish’s life, and people who would like are welcome to bring a plate of holiday baking to share as well. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to either the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, or to the Penticton SPCA to honour her love of dogs. Condolences may be directed to the family through www.providencefuneralhomes.com. 250-493-1774 “Every Life Tells A Story”

Help Wanted

Pam’s Family Daycare, licensed, 2 full time spaces, 12 months & older, near Cherry Lane. CCRR member, 250492-0113

Employment

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Business Opportunities

Education/Trade Schools

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

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ADDVENTIVE Bookkeeping & Academy is pleased to offer handson QuickBooks training at #97, 498 Ellis Street in Penticton. Small class size. First 2016 QuickBooks Basic evening course begins January 19th, $325 + GST. First 2016 QuickBooks Payroll evening course begins February 16th, $235 + GST. Visit the Training page at www.addventive.com or call Arlene Arlow at 250-488-7567 for information.

Education/Trade Schools

Career Opportunities

DISTRICT OF HOUSTON

Corporate Services Officer

MAJOR RETAIL STORE REQUIRES

IN-STORE SECURITY OFFICER Leading Retailer requires an individual to be an in-store loss prevention officer in a busy retail environment. The Position Your main job function as a Loss Prevention Associate is the effective control of shoplifter activity within the specific facility or facilities to which you are assigned. You will be responsible for the following: • Identification and Observation of shoplifters • Apprehension and detention of shoplifters • Recovery of property • Processing suspects and corresponding paper work. • Preservation of evidence • Work with management and associates to ensure security controls are in place Qualifications The successful candidate should possess the following; • B. S.T. & A.S.T. Licencing • Strong analytical skills • Good written communication skills • Ability to work under stressful and high pressure situations • Team player • Able to investigate, interpret, and identify integrity issues • Ability to multi-task This is a full time position that offers a competitive compensation package with excellent company benefits. Compensation is in accordance with experience and education. Please send your resume to: The Penticton Western News Box 401, 2250 Camrose Street Penticton BC V2A 8R1

The District of Houston is looking for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment to assume the role of Corporate Services Officer. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Corporate Services Officer is responsible for corporate administration as stated under Section 148 of the Community Charter. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated professional with excellent written and verbal communication skills, have a working knowledge of local government legislation and procedures along with education and experience relative to this position. An ability to maintain positive relations with the public, coworkers, various committees, Council and senior levels of government is essential. As a dynamic, self-motivated individual this position will be a key member of the senior management team committed to achieving the goals and objectives as set by Mayor and Council. Public communication and open government transparency are important to the District and the Corporate Services Officer will be responsible for producing and overseeing all communications including print publications. You will have a good understanding of parliamentary procedures, and BC Municipal Legislation including the Community Charter, Local Government Act, Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Act and Robert’s Rules of Order. The position is also responsible for Civic and School Board Elections and the Board of Variance. The successful candidate will have an undergraduate degree in public administration, a certificate in Local Government Administration or a minimum of five (5) years experience at the corporate officer level. This position offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a letter of interest, detailed resume, and references by 4:00 pm on Friday, January 29, 2016 to: Attn: Michael D. Glavin, CAO, District of Houston 3367 – 12th , PO Box 370, Houston, BC V0J 1Z0 cao@houston.ca The District of Houston requires all positions undergo a Criminal Record Check. We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position and advise that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted

ORCHARD workers needed, $10.43/hour Sandhu Fruit Farm, 7311 Hillborne St., Summerland BC, V0H 1Z7, 250-486-3618, 250-494-9078

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

WHATSHAN Retreat is accepting resumes for Caretakers (April 1-Oct 31, 2016). Closing date December 31, 2015. Send to tammy.veriginburk @gmail.com. www.whatchan.com.

Trades, Technical Controls Electrician & HVAC/R Mechanic

Tri-City Refrigeration Inc. now has opportunities for permanent, full time work in Terrace, BC.

Electrician Requirements:

33 years experience

• Red Seal Certification • FSR designation preferred • Experience w/ DDC controls

BDO Canada Limited

Trustee in Bankruptcy 200-1628 Dickson Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 9X1

Mechanic Requirements:

• Red Seal Certification • B Gas Ticket • Experience w/ building controls

ASSEMBLY LINE WORKERS needed for packaging tree seedlings. No experience necessary but must have a good work ethic, be a team player and be able to stand all day. $11.50/hour plus completion bonus. Apply in person daily at 12:30, 14608 Washington Ave., Summerland.

Looking for a sub for Vacation relief Dec. 23, 25, 30 & Jan. 1, routes are Wiltse Blvd., Rte 11A, Nanaimo Ave. area, Rte 51B, contact (250)492-0444, ext. 219 TIM HORTONS NOW HIRING 426889 BC Ltd. o/a Tim Hortons 1077 Westminster Ave., Penticton 1697 Fairview Road, Penticton #100-2695 Skaha Lake Road, Penticton 8907 Main St., Osoyoos Food Service Supervisor (NOC: 6212) 30 Vacancies Permanent, Full-Time, Part-Time, Shift, Weekend, Day, Night, Evening $12.75 Hourly + Medical Benefits Start Date: ASAP Education: Not Required 1-2 years experience Contact for Job Description Apply now to: b.sym@shaw.ca Fax: 1.778.476.5991 Mail: 331 Martin St, Penticton, BC, V2A 5K6

We offer competitive wages with full beneﬁts!!!

Valid BC Driver’s License & Criminal Record Check required.

For further job details, email tcradmin@citywest.ca by December 30, 2015.

Services

Holistic Health Chi magic Hands Acupressure for pain or more. $40 & up In/Out Same fee 472 Winnipeg St. Penticton D/T

Call 250-899-7233 Senior Special

Financial Services INCOME TAX PROBLEMS? Have you been audited, reassessed or disallowed certain claims by Canada Revenue Agency? Call Bob Allen @ 1250-542-0295 35yrs. Income Tax experience, 8.5yrs. with Revenue Canada. Email: r.gallen@shaw.ca C- 250-938-1944

Cleaning Services B&C Cleaning; commercial & construction cleaning, snow clearing, yard clean-ups & garbage removal to landfill, licensed, bonded & Worksafe. Bill & Cheryl Watson, (250)488-7964

Home Care/Support

Countertops

In-home caregiver req for elderly lady, flex schedule. Email: nemiaguleng@yahoo.ca

REFACE Countertops. 1/2 the Cost of Replacing. Granite & Corian Designs 250-470-2235.

Handypersons

I WANT YOUR WORK! Trent’s Yard and Home Service 250-462-4615 email: tnhickie@gmail.com

Lawn and yard services, pressure washing, irrigation blowout’s, yard and job site clean-up, dump runs, small deliveries, deck and fence repairs, snow shoveling. I do a wide variety of jobs around your yard and home. If you have a job that needs to get done, just give me a call. If I have the equipment I will get it done. Penticton and surrounding communities.

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Services

Pets & Livestock

Garden & Lawn

Livestock

Misc. for Sale

Suites, Lower

Shavings & Sawdust

John Deere snowblower 8HP, 26” cut, good cond. $375 OBO. 250-494-7662

1580 Holden Rd, 1bdrm suite, n/p, n/s, $850/mo., Ref. Req., Avail. now, call 250-492-0724

Misc. Wanted

1bdrm suite, ground level, private ent. & drive. f/s, w/d, n/p, n/s, everything incl. $950, Avail. Jan. 1., 250-490-1238

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

Merchandise for Sale

Appliances

Home Improvements

Specializing in New Construction

• Renovations & Additions Over • Complete Paint Jobs 30 Years Experience! • Landscaping • Construction Cleanups • Commercial & Residential Buildings • Specials, Decks, Fences • Mobile Home Reno Specialists • Total House Reno’s & Condo’s

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Used Wine Barrels wanted for purchase, 250-488-4911

Christmas Season Savings selected used rifles/shotguns. Quality Firearms Buy & Sell. Weber & Markin Gunsmiths The Best Little Gunshop Around 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575 Tue-Sat 10-6 facebook.com/WeberMarkin

Sporting Goods

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. Call us or drop in to Larsens Excel, 555 Okanagan Ave East 250-492-5630 Penticton

Okanagan Resident looking to purchase firearms, fully licensed, will travel, will pay good price, Call or text, 250809-9664

Free Items Box spring & mattress sets, bedside tables, dresser drawers, bookshelves, etc., (250)493-9229 after 3pm

A-1 Firewood, Fir, $250/cord, mixed, $225, Pine, $200, full cords split & delivered, 1/2 cords & 1/4 cords avail., Free delivery locally 250-770-0827, 250-809-0127 evenings.

Moving & Storage FAMILY Movers. Moving? Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance trips. Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250-493-2687

Painting & Decorating HERE COME THE PAINTERS, 16 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 High Performance 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

Paradise, 100 steps from beach, walking trails & park, 2bdrm bsmt suite, bright & cheery, separate entrance, shared laundry & FP, would suit mature person or couple, $800+ 1/2 util., avail. Jan. 1, (250)497-6308

Firearms

roong, painting, tiling, ooring, kitchen/bath reno’s, carpentry nishing, www.belcan.ca lenmass@gmail.com

HIGHLAND motel suites avail now, 1140 Burnaby Ave., 250488-2206

Local Private Collector buying silver coins & related items. Page Louis pg1-888-232-1561

Firewood/Fuel

Len (250)486-8800

COLLECTOR BUYING coin collections, Royal Canadian Mint coins, US Mint coins, silver coins, antique coins, old money, antique silver & gold Todd - 250-864-3521

Rentals

Washing machine, Inglis, HD, super capacity, 8 cycle, 2 spd combination, 4-5 years old, exc. cond., Dryer (older), works very well, 5 cycle, HD, large capacity, $500 both (obo), call Ken 236-422-4201, or cell 778-363-8140

Painting & Reno’s

licensed, insured, WCB

Merchandise for Sale

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Apple firewood, dried, $125 standard pick-up load, can help load, you pick up, call 250-490-1895

Furniture Canwood Solid Pine bunkbed, $200 obo, Delivery to South Ok., call 250-462-4995

Garage Sales Oliver Indoor Flea Market Open Year Round Sat. 8-4, Sun. 9-3 1 Block East of Chevron 1000’s of items!

Heavy Duty Machinery A-CHEAP, LOWEST PRICES STEEL SHIPPING Dry Storage Containers Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. 40’ containers as low as $2,200DMG. Huge freezers. Experienced wood carvers needed, full time. Ph Toll free 24 hours 1-866-528-7108 or 1778-298-3192 8am-5pm. Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins, Estates Jewelry+ Chad: 1-250-499-0251 Local.

COLLECTOR BUYING & selling quality firearms and optics. Licensed to buy estates. Call (250) 490-6165. Dufferin Pool table, acces. incl., great Christmas idea, $550 obo, (236)422-4919 Large Foosball table for sale, $100 obo, 250-462-4995 Tempo treadmill 621T, hardly used, user guide avail., $325 obo, (250)493-4067

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent Newly Reno’d, 1bdrm unit, $850 heat/cable incl. n/s, cat ok w/deposit, 250-488-7902

Commercial/ Industrial 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

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MANAGEMENT 20 years experience

• No building too small or large • 20 - 500 suites in size • Cleaning, Painting & Plumbing • Electrical Certified & 5th Class Engineer Call us

250.486.8532

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Transportation

Cars - Domestic

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1991 Cadillac Sedan DeVillie, 198,000 kms, $900, call (250)493-2663 2005 Mazda-6,4dr, 5spd standard, only 70,00kms, winter tires, exce. cond, fun to drive, just serviced, $6900. 250-4999035, Keremeos 2010 Chev Impala LT, very clean, V6-3.4, 117K, 2 sets tires on rims, crs/tilt/pwr dr seat. All maintenance performed. $9995. (250)542-7948

Cars - Sports & Imports AWD 2007 Mazda Speed 6, 295 HP, 4cyl, 6sp man, fully load, new clutch, breaks, etc. 2 sets of Mazda 18” wheels, $8,800 obo. 1-250-307-8601

Scrap Car Removal #1 GET the MOST for Your Junk Vehicle and scrap steel. A Portion of proceeds to your LOCAL FOOD BANK. Call 778-581-cars (2277)

Sport Utility Vehicle 1995 Ford Explorer, really good cond., 4WD, radio/cassette, CD player, AC, $1500 obo, (250)493-3870

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