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home from picking the kids up from school and we saw a great big plume of smoke over the hill,” said Kim Priebe.

When Peachland Mayor Keith Fielding meets with B.C. Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Mary Polak this week, he will tell her Highway 97 should not be running through the heart of his municipality.

Fielding, along with elected representatives from municipalities throughout B.C., will get the chance to meet with various ministers at the Union of British Columbia Municipalities Convention in Victoria from Sept. 24 to 28.

“We are advocating for a Highway 97 bypass around Peachland that would go from north of Greata Ranch, just around Pincushion and out onto the connector (Hwy 97c),” said Fielding.

“One of the reasons for that is because we don’t want four-laning of the highway through Peachland.”

Fielding said the dis-

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AN AIR TANKER drops fire retardant on the Joe Rich brush fire last Friday afternoon.

“We’ve always been waiting for this day and wondering when it was going to happen,” said Rickard.

Cyrous Sharifpour works at Pyman Road gravel pit. He said he saw

the smoke from Kelowna and immediately came to warn his co-workers.

“It’s really high over there, I thought maybe they (wouldn’t) realize there was smoke. I called my boss and said I could

see the smoke,” said Sharifpour.

Sharifpour drove to the gravel pit and told the workers to move equipment such as propane tanks to the middle of the pit. “When I came back I

was in shock about how much had burned.”

Several cars were pulled over on the side of Highway 33 to watch firefighters douse the brush fire.

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At its peak the fire grew to nearly 20 hectares.

The blaze began around 3 p.m. Friday and grew quickly.

Forestry fire crews were joined by crews from Ellison, Kelowna and Joe Rich Fire Departments.

By 4:40 p.m. the brush fire was 100 per cent contained and firefighters began mop up work.

“Luckily crews arrived very quickly and went to work along with Forestry.

They did a great job,” said platoon captain Kelly Stephens of the Kelowna Fire Department.

Stephens, who was in charge of the fire’s command centre, said lots of personnel were brought in to deal with the brush fire before the wind could spread it too far.

“We hit it as hard as we could, knowing what we had with this wind and the problems it could’ve caused.”

According to Stephens the cause of the fire, and where it started, are unknown at this time.

Robert Rickard lives about six kilometres away from where the fire burned Friday afternoon.

He nervously watched from the side of Highway 33 as firefighters battled the flames.

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Province invests in trades facility expansion Alistair Waters ASSISTANT EDITOR

The B.C. government is providing $28 million to expand and renovate trades training facilities at the Kelowna campus of Okanagan College.

Advanced Education Minister John Yap made the announcement in the auto shop at Okanagan College Friday morning, saying the money, part of B.C.’s Jobs Plan and its Skills and Training Plan, will help the college educate hundreds more trades students by the time the project is complete in four years time.

Okanagan college, which currently has 2,280 trades students—2,000 of whom are at the Kelowna campus—is now the second biggest trades training institution in B.C. Yap said the new facilities, double in size to what is now available, will help welders, heavyduty mechanics, electricians, plumbers and other skilled workers get the training they need.

The Kelowna Trades Complex renewal project will create a 6,264-squaremetre expansion to the existing facilities, and

renovate 4,385 squaremetres of existing space.

The expansion and renovation of the heavy duty and commercial transport building will add 260 square-metres of shop space and 306 squaremetres of storage and ancillary space, and include three 20-seat classrooms.

“This exciting expansion and renovation project will provide a modern, spacious and energy-efficient space where students and instructors can be assured of a highquality, rewarding training experience,” said Yap. In addition to renovating the existing facilities—which date back to the earliest days of Okanagan College in 1963— the money will also pay for new space and all of it will be brought up to LEED platinum status for maximum energy savings.

That alone is expected to save the college $220,000 in energy costs per year.

Once completed, the new trades complex will be able to accommodate up to 2,408 students and apprentices, up from the current capacity of about 2,280.

The project responds to a growing demand for

trades-related training, said college dean of trades and apprentices John Holler. He said the college has had a proposal to expand and renovate its existing facilities in to the government for the last three years.

Haller said Kelowna campus trades training has more than doubled over the last 10 years, requiring the addition of two off-site leased facilities to accommodate its electrical and plumbing courses. Once the project is complete, students who now learn their trades at the two offsite locations will do so at the KLO Road campus.

That is expected to add 750 students alone.

The resulting consolidation of all trades training on the Kelowna campus will save the college $245,000 in leasing costs for the off-campus space on Penno Road and Acland Road.

The total cost of the project is $33 million, with Okanagan College raising $5 million. Construction preparation will begin immediately, with a projected completion date of spring 2016.

The existing shops and classrooms will be fully

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ADVANCED Education Minister JohnYap (second from left) speaks to Okanagan College automotive service technician students Craig Ross (left) and Derrick Egberg (right) as Kelowna-Mission MLA Steve Thomson looks on following Friday’s funding announcement. renovated and retrofitted to modernize and better utilize the space.

A two-storey addition will more than double the size of the complex, providing needed student space and innovative classrooms for trades and technology programs specifically focused on skills development, training and upgrading.

“This $33-million project will provide muchneeded revitalization and

renewal for Okanagan College’s Kelowna campus, creating additional capacity for students and apprentices in a building that will be a showcase for sustainability,” said Okanagan College president Jim Hamilton.

“Just as a decision 50 years ago to invest in trades training facilities here has had an immeasurable impact in this region, the decision to invest in developing this show-

Death of mother could lead to murder charge Kathy Michaels STAFF REPORTER

A Kelowna woman who was allegedly beaten with a hammer earlier this month succumbed to her injuries over the weekend.

Kate Grossmith, 57, died in a Kelowna hospital room, Saturday, police reported.

Now her son Conor Frederick Grossmith, 24,

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could see charges of murder or manslaughter levied against him.

“Police will be recommending that the charges be amended as a result of the death of the victim,” said Const. Kris Clark.

Kate and Conor are, respectively, the wife and son of Harry Grossmith, former United Way executive director in Kelowna.

The stalwart commun-

ity booster recently decided to step down from the position to “pursue other interests,” a news release from the time said.

Grossmith was first a fundraiser for the B.C. Alzheimer Society, but he left that position in early 2008 to take on the top job with the local United Way. He directed four campaigns, raising more than $1 million each time.

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“There are a lot of support networks who will reach out to help, if we can…We all care deeply about Harry and his entire family.”

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case for training will yield positive change and pride that can be shared by students, industry, the community, the college and government.”

Yap said B.C. taxpayers are providing more than $45 million for operations and student programs at Okanagan College this year, up from $25.1 million in 2005-06.

Counting Friday’s announcement, the B.C. government spent more

than $63 million on capital investments at Okanagan College since 2005, including the Jim Pattison Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Building Technologies and Renewable Energy Conservation at the Penticton campus, and the renovation and expansion of the trades facility at the Salmon Arm campus. awaters@kelownacapnews.com

Motorcyclist thrill rider stopped by police RCMP have apprehended a man after he was clocked Friday afternoon driving a Suzuki motorcycle at 263 km/h on the Okanagan Connector Hwy 5A near Peachland.

The driver was reportedly wearing black riding gear and a black helmet. The bike was blue and white in colour. The driver may have been the same person who was observed driving at extreme speeds up the Connector toward Merritt earlier the same day. Unconfirmed reports had him eluding the RCMP at that time.

On the return trip he wasn’t so lucky and was stopped on the Connector, Hwy. 97c near Trepanier Road above Peachland.

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Tuesday, September 25, 2012 Capital News

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Canstruction event helps build a healthy community Barry Gerding EDITOR

It starts with one can of food.

And it builds with each subsequent donated can of food, a fun way to help your neighbours and nourish your own community’s quality of life.

It’s with that philosophy that the third annual Canstruction design and sculpture competition us-

ing donated cans of food was launched at the Kelowna Rotary Club luncheon on Tuesday.

The Canstruction event will take place Feb. 4 to 13, 2013, at Orchard Park Shopping Centre.

It’s an idea that was started in New York City as a unique way to raise food for the food bank— to bring together teams of designers, architects, builders, businesses and

community organizations to create extraordinary structures from donated canned food which are assembled and showcased before the public, then decanstructed and the food shipped to local food banks.

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In Kelowna, Canstruction has collected 40,000 donated cans of food, and hopes to hit the 30,000 mark this year.

The beneficiary recipients of that are the Kelowna Community Food Bank and Salvation Army.

“2013 can be our best year yet. We are excited where we can go with this,” said Canstruction co-chair James Kay. The Canstruction concept has been embraced by the Kelowna Rotary Club coupled with both the title sponsorship of Save-On-Foods along with a host of other participating sponsors who either provide Canstruction building teams or help off-

set expenses.

“It costs Rotary about $2,500 to stage this event but the donations of inkind services go far beyond that, and help makes this event possible,” Kay said.

Two added features to Canstruction 2013 will include use of more floor space in Orchard Park Shopping Centre and Rotary being able to collect cash donations while the Canstruction team design entries are being built and displayed.

Kay noted the February event will also coincide with the inaugural B.C. Family Day holiday that the provincial government has adopted for every February.

Amnesty presents film about conflict in Syria The Kelowna chapter of Amnesty International will showcase a documentary about the current conflict in Syria called The Suffering Grasses on Friday, Sept. 28, 7:30 p.m., at the Kelowna campus theatre of Okanagan College, 1000 KLO Rd. This documentary examines the war in Syria through the civilians who have been killed, abused and displaced to refugee camps. While focusing on those caught in the crossfire, the film also looks at the motivations of the Syrian regime, the Free Syrian Army, the U.S., Israel, Russia, China, Iran, Lebanon, Turkey and the countries on the Persian Gulf.

The title comes from the saying, “When elephants go to war, it is the grass that suffers.” In May 2012, director Iara Lee participated in a press delegation to the Turkish refugee camps housing Syrian exiles where she interviewed those most affected by the conflict.

The film is an effort to show that although these refugees may vary in their opinions about the war, any understanding of it and its costs should be rooted in recognizing the humanity and suffering of these refugees. Admission is by donation.

This year’s theme is Families CAN, in recognition of the inaugural Family Day holiday and to depict the strength and power of families to turn the impossible to possible as individuals and organizations glean inspiration from their own families to end hunger.

“This event is a great opportunity to raise awareness, to have a tone of fun and to collect an enormous amount of food to help those in need in our community,” Kay said.

Kelowna city councillor Maxine DeHart, the city’s liaison and “cheerleader” for the fundraiser, said Canstruction is a great team building exercise for big and small businesses to be involved in, and a great opportunity for promotional exposure.

“And above all, it’s a fun event,” added DeHart, who served as a judge for the entries last year.

Kevin Arnason, with Save-On-Foods, said the company’s signature charity is B.C. Children’s Hospital, but local involvement in the Kelowna event as a team entry has expanded to becoming the title sponsor.

“As this event went on, we saw that we could do more to help beyond being a competitive team entry, and our involvement has grown,” Arnason said.

Maj. Ron Cartmell, with the Salvation Army in Kelowna, said the impact of Camstruction on local families can’t be understated.

“I don’t think you can fully appreciate fully what (Canstruction) can do to help a family in need until you meet those people face to face…you get a sense of their gratitude and how it makes a difference in their lives,” Cartmell explained.

He said families and individuals can be confronted with difficult economic times for reasons beyond their control.

“If you have to make a choice between getting your car fixed because you need it for work or buying groceries, that is a very difficult position to be in,” Cartmell said.

Vonnie Lavers, executive director of the Kelowna Community Food Bank, cited how the food bank assists 30,000 people annually, with about one-third of those being children.

“It is a continuous effort to do the work that we do,” Lavers said, noting how local residents can literally make a difference for those in need “one can at a time.”

Organizers have 16 teams either confirmed or expressing interest in competing in the 2013 Canstruction event, hoping that will increase to the maximum of 20 by the end of November.

To become a Canstruction sponsor or to register a team, see more information at the website www.KelownaCanstruction.com. bgerding@kelownacapnews. com

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NEWS ▼ HIGHWAY 97

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Province decides left turn Level of impairment signals right for West Kelowna debated at trial Wade Paterson

Kathy Michaels

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By the end of next month, West Kelowna drivers will be able to make safer left turns at a couple of key intersections.

Westside-Kelowna MLA Ben Stewart announced Friday that advance left turn signals will be installed at the Highway 97 intersections of Bartley and Gellatly/Gossett roads.

Work will begin Monday on the Bartley Road intersection, where advance left turn signals will be installed in each direction along Highway 97.

Flashing left turn arrows will be installed along Bartley Road to make it easier for motorists to turn onto the highway.

After that work is done, similar signals will be installed at the Gellatly/Gossett Road intersection.

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A judge will have to determine if Cody Wengenmayr was indeed impaired when he ran his car into a six year old boy and his mother late on Aug. 30, 2010, as they jaywalked across Harvey Avenue.

Wengenmayr, who faces six charges including impaired and dangerous driving causing death, had allegedly been drinking with friends the night he ran into Iris Alphonse and her son Trey.

But whether he drank enough to make him impaired was the subject of

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TURN signal at Gellatly/Gosset Roads intersection with Highway 97. concerned about currently is the Bartley Road (intersection),” said Stewart.

“When you travel that corridor and try to turn off onto Bartley Road from Highway 97 heading north, it is one where a lot of the vision lines are cut down because of the curvature of the road. This

will improve that safety immensely.”

The province is costsharing the project with West Kelowna. The total cost is $190,000; the district will chip in just over $77,000 toward the improvements.

During the summer, the province installed left

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turn signals at the Butt Road and Highway 97 intersection. Stewart said that work has already had a positive impact on safety. He added other intersections, such as Daimler Road and Highway 97, will likely also have left turn signals installed at some point in the future.

West Kelowna Mayor Doug Findlater said the new signals may slow down the flow of traffic, but that’s a small price to pay for the increased safety.

“What we’re doing here is saving lives and saving people from serious injuries. It’s absolutely necessary with the volume of speed on this route to do this,” said Findlater.

some scrutiny. One alcohol pathologist estimated that the teen’s alcohol content was as high as nearly 0.14 at the time of impact, by making projections based on readings taken while Wengenmayr was in custody.

On Friday, however, the defence brought forth a witness to explain that the rate at which an individual burns off alcohol can vary.

Michael Rosland, a civilian member with the RCMP’s forensic lab, explained that tolerance and genetic makeup can alter the way alcohol is metabolized.

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of Wengenmayr’s weight, gender and alcohol consumption, Rosland estimated a blood alcohol level for drinking four cans of beer over four hours could vary from 0.45 to 0.92. A can of beer consumed closer to the time of testing, could alter conditions further and boost the reading.

The trial continues Wednesday.

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Last week a headline referred to the case as a hit-and-run. This trial is not dealing with a hitand-run as Wengenmayr pulled over after the accident occurred.

Foerster sets his trial schedule Kathy Michaels STAFF REPORTER

Matthew Stephen Foerster will be looking to have at least one of his high profile trials moved away from Kelowna in the days ahead.

The Cherryville man who is accused of a slate of crimes, including the Halloween 2011 murder of Armstrong teenager Taylor Van Diest, appeared in a Kelowna courtroom for the first time in months to deal with scheduling for upcoming appearances.

Thinner, seemingly healthier and with shorter hair than when he was apprehended by police in Collingwood, Ont., last April, Foerster stood straight in the prisoner’s dock as upcoming court appearances were laid out for him.

Foerster was told he’d be deal-

ing with a bail hearing and an application to change the venue of his trials for a Cherryville and Kelowna matter, at the top of next month.

In Kelowna, Foerster allegedly attacked a sex-trade worker at the Garden of Eden Escort Agency in Kelowna in April 2005. From that he faces charges of sexual assault with a weapon and confinement.

He’s also charged in connection with a home invasion in Cherryville in late 2004. In that case, Foerster is accused of wearing a mask when he broke into a 19year-old woman’s bedroom as she slept.

He’s charged with assault causing bodily harm and unlawful confinement.

The trial to deal with the Van Diest murder is being dealt with separately and will return to court Oct. 9.

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Peachland wants Highway 97 bypass away from town centre Mayor from A1 trict wants the current stretch of highway to become a local road. Making left turns onto the highway would then be safer and more predictable, said Fielding.

But such a project isn’t on the province’s list of short-term priorities.

“They’ve agreed in the past that we would be full partners in the analysis of routing options; so they fully understand our goals with respect to that.

“They tell us not within the next five or 10 years…so it’s kind of a long-term project.”

Fielding was at the grand opening of the new intersection at Ponderosa Drive and Highway 97 Saturday.

The project saw the joining of Ponderosa Drive and 13th Street at a new signaled intersection on Highway 97. A large retaining wall was also constructed as part of the project.

The Peachland mayor said the safety of the new intersection, compared to the

old, is like “night and day.”

“I know from using the intersection that you took your life into your hands every time you tried to turn left (onto the highway),” Fielding said. “Now we have a beautifully engineered intersection that is going to enhance public safety dramatically as well as bring a number of other benefits to the community with sidewalks, sewer extensions and a new drainage system.”

Cory Barker, of Aplin and Martin Consultants Ltd., was the project engineer and lead designer. He said the process of constructing the retaining wall was unique.

“It’s not a conventional wall where you start from the bottom and build up,” said Barker. “Because of the hillside above it, we actually had to start the wall from the top and build it down.”

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Although the fire was 100 per cent contained at 4:45 p.m. Friday, Fred Felty wasn’t taking any chances.

He helped soak down the perimeter of his friend’s property, which

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The retired Okanagan Mountie charged with murdering his commonlaw wife has picked up new lawyers and, seemingly, a new strategy.

A lawyer for Keith Wiens, who is alleged to have shot and killed 55-year-old Lynn Kalmring in their shared Penticton home on Aug. 16.

2011, announced his intent to file several applications in the days ahead.

New defence counsel Chris Evans told a Kelowna courtroom Monday that he intended to have the preliminary inquiry portion of Wiens’

trial brought back into the timeline.

The preliminary inquiry is used to vet evidence before it goes to trial, and Wiens chose to waive it and go directly to trial in October of last year.

Also on the agenda for Evans is a motion to have Wiens released from custody.

Wiens had been released from prison on bail, and living in his Penticton home after his arrest, but he allegedly broke the terms of his release in January and was brought back into custody.

They’re two significant changes in a process that’s been stalled for

some time.

The trial was previously slated to start in Penticton June 11, but Wiens’s former lawyer, Don Skogstad, successfully lobbied to have it moved to Kelowna.

A busy court roster didn’t allow for the same date to be transferred over, however, and the new trial has yet to be scheduled.

That matter is expected to be squared away Oct. 29.

Moving forward, there may be more changes as Evans, Wiens’s new counsel, is considered one of Alberta’s top legal minds and has been dubbed a “tenacious advocate for the accused.”

In 2010, Evans pub-

lished his memoir called, A Painful Duty: 40 years at the Criminal Bar that touched on noteworthy cases from all across the socio-economic spectrum.

The commonality between those cases, may have been found simply in the practice of criminal law, which he referred to as “greatly akin to shovelling manure down in the sewer.”

According to Canadian Lawyer Magazine, Evans retired in 2010 but returned to practice law recently, with new partners ex-RCMP officer Patrick Fagan and Ian McKay to form the firm Evans Fagan McKay.

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Central Okanagan Traffic Services members conducting a sobriety road check last night found more than they bargained for when a vehicle they had stopped turned out to be full of marijuana plants.

Members of the Central Okanagan Traffic Services were conducting a road check on Highway 33 at the Hall Creek rest area, Sept. 23 at 9:15 p.m.

“After stopping a Ford Explorer to check the driver for sobriety, investigators noticed something unusual about the vehicle,” said Const. Kris Clark.

“The Explorer had

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LAND ACT Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that the City of Kelowna and Downtown Marina Inc. of Kelowna BC, intends to make application to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Southern Service Region- Thompson Okanagan Service Centre, Crown Land Adjudication office, for a lease for Commercial Marina purposes covering Block H, District Lot 1527, District Lot 5355, District Lot 5118, District Lot 5203, Block A, District Lot 5118, District Lot 5002 and adjacent unsurveyed Crown foreshore being the bed of Okanagan Lake, Osoyoos Division Yale District (ODYD) situated on Provincial Crown land located in the vicinity of Kelowna.

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A 42-year-old Kelowna man could face charges of production of a controlled substance despite having a medical marijuana licence.

On Sept.19, the Kelowna RCMP were made aware of a possible marijuana grow operation in an apartment at the 2200 block of Benvoulin Road.

After further investigation, it was revealed that the tenant, the Kelowna man, had a medical marijuana licence, but not for the apartment.

Police executed a search warrant and seized 171 marijuana plants in various stages of production as well as half a pound of bud.

Not only was the licence for a different address but he had only been approved for just over half of the amount that was found growing.

No one was inside the residence at the time and no charges have been laid but the investigation is ongoing. Charges of drug possession are pending.

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West Kelowna RCMP received a report of a boat that had run aground on a sandbar near the shoreline at Bear Creek, Sept. 22 at 10:30 p.m.

“Apparently, the two occupants were uninjured and obtained a ride to the Lake Okanagan Resort from a witness to the incident. The boat was stuck on the sandbar and suffered significant hull damage,” said Const. Kris Clark.

“In another incident at about 6 p.m. that night, the West Kelowna RCMP received a report of a collision between two boats in the middle of the Okanagan Lake.

“Apparently the two boats hit broadside with a more serious collision being avoided when one operator swerved at the last second. There is nothing at this time to indicate that these two events are associated.”

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Police are warning residents of an ongoing scam recently reported in West Kelowna.

The emergency scam, which is sometimes referred to as the grandparent scam, has been around for years, preying mostly on the elderly.

“In the typical scenario, a grandparent receives

a phone call from a conartist claiming to be one of his or her grandchildren,” said Const. Kris Clark.

“The caller goes on to say that they are in some kind of trouble and need money immediately. The reasons given can vary but recently the fraudster has been requesting bail money.”

A typical call can go something like this: Con-artist: Hi, Grandma/Grandpa Victim: Hi. Con-artist: Do you know who this is?

Victim: John?

Con-artist: Yeah.

“Victims don’t verify the story until after the money has been sent as the caller specifically asks that they do not want other relatives to know what has happened by asking ‘Can you please help me? I’m in jail, but don’t tell dad!

Please send the money ASAP,’” said Clark.

“Wanting to help who they believe to be their grandchild, the victim sends money by a money transfer company only to confirm with family later that they had been scammed.”

Variations on the scam exist but predominantly the emergency scam is directed toward grandparents.

More information about frauds and scams can be found at www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca.

STEALING PIZZA TO FEED PAUL

Two West Kelowna residents are facing robbery charges after a pizza delivery driver was allegedly robbed last Thursday.

A female pizza delivery driver was robbed in West Kelowna while making a pizza delivery, Sept.

20 at about 8:30 p.m.

“The West Kelowna RCMP identified a 20 year old West Kelowna woman and a 21-year-old West Kelowna man believed to be responsible for the assault,” said Const. Kris Clark.

Both individuals will be appearing in court facing charges of robbery.

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Public Notices NOTICE OF ALTERNATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS OPPORTUNITY Extension and New Facility Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 10742 The City of Kelowna wishes to proceed with adoption of Bylaw No. 10742, being the Extension and New Facility Loan Authorization Bylaw, authorizing the borrowing of Fourteen Million Dollars ($14, 000, 000.00) for the construction and creation of a new Memorial Parkade and the borrowing of One Million Dollars ($1, 000, 000.00) for improvements for the existing Library Parkade.

City Council may adopt the Bylaw only if it does not receive elector responses against the proposal signed by at least 10% of the electors of the City of Kelowna. Under Section 86 of the Community Charter the number of electors who must sign the alternative approval process elector response form against the Bylaw to prevent Council from adopting it is 9,484.

Alternative Approval Process (AAP) elector response forms will be accepted only if they are in the form established by the City of Kelowna. The forms are available at the Office of the City Clerk at City Hall and the City’s website, www.kelowna.ca starting on Tuesday, September 18, 2012. Regardless of the location from which the form was obtained, the elector response forms must be submitted to the City Clerk at the following address: Office of the City Clerk, City of Kelowna, 3rd Floor, City Hall, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 1J4.

The deadline for submitting a signed AAP elector response form opposing the Bylaw is 4:00pm, Friday, October 26, 2012.

The Extension and New Facility Loan Authorization Bylaw is available for public inspection at the Office of the City Clerk, during regular office hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm.

For information on the construction and creation of a new Memorial Parkade and the improvements for the existing Library Parkade, please contact Doug Gilchrist, Acting Corporate Sustainability General Manager, Office of the Mayor, 3rd Floor, City Hall, 1435 Water Street, 250-469-8720.

For more information on the alternative approval process please contact Corinne Boback, Legislative Coordinator, Office of the City Clerk, 3rd Floor, City Hall, 1435 Water Street, 250-469-8653.

Agreement to sell to FortisBC Inc. The City of Kelowna wishes to proceed with an Agreement to sell to FortisBC Inc. the assets comprising the electrical utility distribution system owned by the City of Kelowna for a price of $55 million.

Generally, the Agreement will, with limited exceptions, provide for the sale of all of the City of Kelowna’s assets that comprise part of its electric utility distribution system, including its right, title and interest in all works, plant, equipment, parts, inventory, undertakings, intellectual property, substations, and other real and personal property related to the electrical utility and all prepaid expenses of the City incurred

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in the ordinary course of the ownership, operation and use of the electrical utility, and the Agreement further provides for the assumption of utility, consumer and all other material contracts and applicable government authorizations used by the City of Kelowna in connection with the operation and maintenance of its electric utility.

Entry into the Agreement will be subject to the approval of the Board of Directors of FortisBC Inc., subject to FortisBC Inc. receiving the approval of the B.C. Utilities Commission to acquire the electrical utility and generally subject to the City and FortisBC each being satisfied as to all related detailed reviews and arrangements before closing, and in no case will FortisBC Inc. be required to close on the Agreement after March 31, 2013.

This Alternative Approval Process has been initiated by the City of Kelowna so that City Council may authorize entry into the Agreement, if, before the deadline below, the City does not receive elector responses opposed to the Agreement, signed by at least 10% of the electors of the City of Kelowna.

If 10% or more of the electors in the City respond against entry into the Agreement in this Alternative Approval Process, the City could only proceed to enter into the Agreement if it then conducted a full and successful referendum to obtain the assent of the electors.

The Alternative Approval Process will apply to the entire City of Kelowna. The only persons entitled to sign the elector response forms are the electors in the City. In accordance with Section 86 of the Community Charter, it has been determined that the number of electors who must sign the Alternative Approval Process elector response forms against entry into the Agreement is 9,484.

Elector response forms for this Alternative Approval Process will be accepted only if they are in the form established by the City of Kelowna. The forms are available at the Office of the City Clerk at City Hall, at the address below, and from the City’s website, www. kelowna.ca starting on Tuesday September 18, 2012. Regardless of the location from which the form was obtained, the elector response forms must be submitted to the City Clerk at the following address: Office of the City Clerk, City of Kelowna, 3rd Floor, City Hall, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 1J4.

The deadline for submitting a signed Alternative Approval Process (“AAP”) elector response form opposing the Agreement is 4:00pm, Friday, October 26, 2012.

The Agreement and related records are available for public inspection at the Office of the City Clerk, at the above address during regular office hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm.

For information on the Agreement please contact Derek Edstrom, City Hall 4th Floor, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 1J4, phone 250-469-8820.

For more information on the Alternative Approval Process please contact Corinne Boback, Legislative Coordinator, Office of the City Clerk, 3rd Floor, City Hall, 1435 Water Street, 250-469-8653.

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The City and Interior Health are working to move a number of Interior Health’s community services and programs to Doyle Ave. This project encourages downtown development while bringing nearly 1000 jobs into the area. To accommodate staff parking and provide more evening and weekend parking for the public, the City is proposing

The applicant is proposing to rezone the subject property in order to allow the continued use of the subject property as a surface parking lot.

to borrow $15 million to expand the library parkade and build a new parkade on the Memorial Arena property (Doyle and Ellis).

To learn more, view information panels and discuss the project with City staff, residents are invited to an open house: Wednesday, October 3, 2012 from 4 – 7pm Council Chambers at 1435 Water Street INFO: 250 469-8720 kelowna.ca/cityprojects

Kelowna Electrical Utility Restructuring Opportunity Open Houses The City of Kelowna invites electrical utility customers and residents to learn more about the Kelowna Electrical Utility Restructuring Opportunity and what it would mean for them. There will be a formal presentation at 5pm however, the same information will be available between 4 and 6:30pm. City and FortisBC staff will be in attendance to answer questions.

Tuesday, September 25 or Thursday, September 27 Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott 1655 Powick Road 4 pm to 6:30pm Presentation at 5pm INFO: 250 469-8820 kelowna.ca/cityprojects

PUBLIC HEARING Notice is given that City Council will hold a public hearing on: Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 6pm Kelowna City Hall, 1435 Water Street Council Chambers Council will hear representations from the public who deem an interest in the properties affected by proposed amendments to Zoning Bylaw 8000 for:

4165 Wallace Hill Road Parcel B (DD 278127F) of Lot A, Section 3, Township 26, ODYD, Plan 12667 Bylaw No. 10755 (Z11-0082) The applicant is proposing to rezone the subject property in order to legalize an existing suite within an existing accessory building.

Requested zoning change: From the A1 – Agriculture 1 zone to the A1c – Agriculture 1 with Carriage House zone Owner/Applicant: Bernard and Christine Rinas

Lot 1, District Lot 139, ODYD, Plan KAP68461 Bylaw No. 10757 (Z12-0046)

Requested zoning change: From the I2 – General Industrial zone to the C7 – Central Business Commercial zone Owner/Applicant: 564913 BC Ltd. Inc. No. 564913

391 Yates Road Lot 14, Section 32, Township 26, ODYD, Plan 15293 Bylaw No. 10758 (Z12-0043) The applicant is proposing to rezone the subject property in order to allow the conversion for the loft area of an existing secondary building into a carriage house.

Requested zoning change: From the RU1 – Large Lot Housing zone to the RU1c – Large Lot Housing with Carriage House zone Owner/Applicant: Lynae, Dennis and Darlene Igel Comments can be made in person at the public hearing, or submitted online by email to cityclerk@kelowna.ca, or by letter to the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 1J4.

Presentations at the public hearing are limited to a maximum of five minutes. If a person has additional information they shall be given further opportunity to address Council after all other members of the public have been heard a first time.

No representation will be received by Council after the conclusion of the public hearing.

Correspondence, petitions and e-mails relating to this application must include your name and civic address. Petitions should be signed by each individual and show the address and/or legal description of the property he or she believes would be affected by the proposal. Correspondence and petitions received between September 14, 2012 and 4pm on Monday, October 1, 2012 shall be copied and circulated to City Council for consideration at the public hearing.

Any submissions received after 4pm on Monday, October 1, 2012 will not be accepted.

The public may review copies of the proposed bylaws, Council reports and related materials online at kelowna.ca/council or at the Office of the City Clerk at City Hall from 8am-4pm, Monday to Friday, as of September 14, 2012 and up to and including October 2, 2012.

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4581 Anhalt Road Lot 6, District Lot 358, ODYD, Plan 19849 Bylaw No. 10756 (Z12-0049) The applicant is proposing to rezone the subject property in order to facilitate a subdivision that will divide the parcel into two equal lots.

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hristy Clark displayed something in Kelowna last week that hasn’t been very visible in recent months since the B.C. Liberal Party members elected her as our premier.

In a media scrum while in Kelowna last week to officially open a new health sciences centre at UBC Okanagan, Clark exhibited so me of her political chops.

She showed a little of that spark, a little of that combativeness in defending her critical comments about life around

the legislature and to cancel the regularly scheduled fall legislative session that helped her overtake the Liberal establishment in the leadership race to succeed Gordon Campbell.

Her comments about Victoria, calling it a “sick culture” and an “unhealthy environment” surrounded by politicians, pundits, lobbyists and bureaucrats might have been given a different resonance if she were not trailing in the polls to the NDP, and facing a possible third party upstart in the B.C. Conservative Party to si-

phon away votes from the Liberals.

But as she said last week, Clark has a deep love for politics. She grew up in a political family, was married to a political strategist well up in the federal Liberal hierarchy and hosted a radio talk show for five years debating issues with callers and her interview guests.

But we haven’t seen that exhibited very much since she became premier. Clark seems too often to be unprepared, unsettled on provincial policy direction such as the Enbridge pipe-

line proposal, and seems to have been unable to capture the support of the Liberal MLAs who largely didn’t support her in the leadership showdown.

If, as she now says, she wants to engage voters more in the political process by touring the province, she needs to let her love for politics, for political debate not be incarcerated.

She needs to be blunt and state her positions clearly to taxpayers. The political culture in Victoria may be sick, but that is where leadership for our province starts from.

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remier Christy Clark’s latest employment announcement set the tone for one of the big issues in the 2013 election.

Flanked by aircraft technician students at BCIT in Burnaby, Clark announced a $75-million program to upgrade aging trade and technical school facilities and hire instructors.

And she did it with some pointed criticism of the career path chosen by many of today’s high school students.

Clark introduced a student electrician, the first woman to win the senior

technology education award at her high school, who then went on to get a bachelor’s degree in English and sociology.

No job, so she went Tom to BCIT. Her message Fletcher was clear. The government’s pre-election budget is going to shift priorities to the huge number of skilled trades jobs that are already going begging in the north.

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themselves with an unfocused university degree that still leaves them in need of practical skills.

Shop upgrades were announced for trades training in Prince George, Kelowna and Greater Victoria. There will be new student financial aid, but it will be tied to skill programs the economy needs now.

And with the government’s financial situation, you can bet that sociology, women’s studies and the rest of the dead-end programs dear to the hearts of last year’s Occupy campers will feel the pinch.

A version of Kevin Falcon’s “welfare air” idea to move unemployed recipients north was included in last

week’s announcement by Clark and her jobs czar, Pat Bell.

Called “Job Match,” it’s a $2.9million pilot program in the Peace region.

It will deliver basic education and work boots for people in that region before anyone will be flown up from Nanaimo or Nelson.

Cruising along at nearly 50 per cent in the polls, the NDP have also put a heavy emphasis on post-secondary.

But they’re still playing to the urban Occupy crowd, with a promise of a tax on banks to fund student grants.

Instead of providing loan relief after successful completion, they’re going

to hand out money at the front end, just like they did in my student days.

My experience as a student, a job seeker and a parent is that free money encourages aimless study, and the selection of courses that are appealing rather than safe investments.

We already have far too much of that, and I think most students today would be better off with a bigger debt and a well-paying job.

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LETTERS ▼ HUMAN LIFE WEEK

Pro Life proclamation being challenged To the editor: Mayor Walter Gray’s refusal to rescind the Protect Human Life Week proclamation is based on misperceptions and unfounded fears.

We, the Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada, have sent the mayor a second letter reiterating our request that the proclamation be immediately revoked.

By issuing the proclamation, the city and the mayor create a public perception that they do indeed endorse the views of the Kelowna Right to Life Society (KRLS).

But it goes much further than mere perception. The city’s policy on proclamations states that they are issued to “increase public awareness” of the cause “and/or to promote” and “support” activities and programs related to the organization seeking the proclamation.

Further, proclamations are not just neutral event announcements because they are “intended to help meet the objectives or causes and

activities” related to the proclamation.

This constitutes clear encouragement and endorsement by the city of any proclamation issued.

Such support would be further reinforced if the mayor or a deputy mayor participates in the event advertised by the proclamation, as sometimes occurs.

This proclamation espouses discrimination against women and undermines their equality rights because it refers to “respect and protection” for the “unborn,” signifying the KRLS belief that abortion should be prohibited and women forced to carry all pregnancies to term regardless of circumstance.

This contradicts the city’s prepared statement as quoted by the Capital News, asserting that it may proclaim an opposing point of view as long as it “does not espouse racism, discrimination, violence, hatred or political organizations.”

The statement also said that proclamations “are issued…to

promote a climate of understanding and mutual respect where all are equal in dignity and rights.”

But the proclamation disrespects and excludes the one-third of Canadian women who have abortions.

Likewise, the KRLS’s objectives and activities do not “benefit the community as a whole” as the city’s policy requires, plus it is divisive.

The mayor has strong justifiable grounds on which to refuse and revoke the proclamation. According to a legal opinion from Westcoast LEAF (www.westcoastleaf.org), the city has a duty to uphold the rule of law, respect the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and Supreme Count jurisprudence, and foster a community culture that respects women’s rights and freedoms.

The mayor is therefore obligated to refuse proclamations that oppose these values, and the KRLS has no grounds to launch a human rights complaint.

Other arguments advanced by

▼ HEALTH

Stanford study slams the organic food industry

To the editor: Re: Stanford study slams organic industry A Stanford study concluded that organic food is no better than conventionally grown food.

Even this poorly designed study has some merit. There are parts of this study which actually make the case for organics.

Women were tracked during pregnancy and the first few years of a child’s life. Stanford researchers acknowledged that eating organic food may indeed reduce the odds of birth defects, autism and other neuro-behavourial problems.

They agree that children who eat organic diets have less pesticides in their bodies.

Organic food production uses methods free of pesticides, herbicides, irradiation, GMOs (genetically modified organ), and free of sewage sludge fertilizer.

Organic meat and dairy do not contain the antibiotics which lead to drug resistant bacteria.

Organically grown animals aren’t routinely given hormones to spur their growth, a process which does create hormone-related side effects such as early puberty in girls.

Still, it is a buyer beware marketplace and the last 10 years has seen an explosion in the organic food movement as it has moved from niche market to main stream.

Today, it is the fastest growing segment of the food industry attracting all of the major food corporations.

Sadly, where big money flows corruption soon follows. I agree that all consumers should be wary of organic food from China.

If you want to eat organically you have to look no further than your local farmers market, grow it yourself or buy local organics from local stores.

One hundred years ago, all food was organic.

Then chemical fertilizers and pesticides were utilized.

The newest thing in modern agriculture is genetically modified foods.

Genetically modified crops such as corn, canola, soy and sugar beets (for making sugar) are not tested for safety at all by Health Canada.

People should be aware that these GMOs are in 80 to 90 per cent of processed foods.

Until our government pays for independent safety testing and provide the labeling that 40 other

countries provide for consumers, then eating organically is the only way to ensure that your food is non-GMO. I encourage support for organic and conventional farmers who don’t use genetically modified seeds.

Heidi Osterman, certified nutritionist, Kelowna

the KRLS, as well as in the letter to the mayor signed by “We Need a Law” and various anti-choice signatories, are either ad hominem, inaccurate, or ideological.

Unlike anti-abortion groups, we want everyone to have the right to decide for themselves whether and when to have children, and how many.

Also, we are not censoring or stopping anyone in Kelowna or elsewhere from holding or expressing their own opinion on these issues.

We are simply pointing out that it is wrong and inappropriate for the City of Kelowna, as a government body, to publicly endorse a view that is directly contrary to Canadian and international law.

Joyce Arthur, executive director, Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada

Canada’s diplomat core deserve our appreciation To the editor: In this time of unrest and hostility to foreign governments around the world, there is a group of people who are often overlooked.

These people put themselves and their families in precarious positions to act as the eyes and ears for their government in foreign countries.

In an ever more complicated world, the significance of a well trained and effective diplomatic core has never been more important.

Why do these diplomats do what they do? Call them naive or dreamers, but they believe they can make a difference.

So, when you think about sacrifice and bravery, please remember and support the Canadian diplomats that serve our interests around the world in their belief that they can make it a better place.

Owen Dickie, Oyama

Time to get tough on fire starters To the editor: I have just finished reading an article by Judie Steeves about fixing the people to stop wildfires.

(Solve the people problem and wildfire fears will fade away, Sept 14, Capital News) That is the way to go, only I wish we had the people to enforce this, In Washington state, the highway patrol rewards one with a hefty fine when you are caught tossing out a butt.

That should be done here in B.C., but who’s going to do it?

Obviously the educating part is lacking in this instance.

I have the luxury of a car that does not have ash trays, and I applaud the

maker of it for this useless addition to its line of accessories and the lighter that one usually burns his finger with.

They say, “Keep

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NEWS

Deciphering the reasons behind business startup failure H

aving been involved in the world of entrepreneurship and small business creation for more than 26 years now, I have heard, identified and pondered the plethora of commentary about small business/entrepreneurial startups that can often end up in failure.

We know in our entrepreneurial service provider world that we have many thousands dabbling, both seriously and perhaps, not quite so serious-

ly in home-based ventures in the Okanagan as a significant statistical example of the entrepreneurial mood.

And, we might choose to say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Where is the love?â&#x20AC;? if such small ventures feel and believe that collectively consumers are not assisting them to become successful.

I would like this week to offer some thought about why fledgling, firsttime out of the gate entrepreneurs may fail.

First, genuine text-

book entrepreneurs treat venturing as a milestone on the road to success.

They do count on learning from their mistakes, and use the experience to move them forward to the next idea and phase. But, then we ask, why not learn from the error of others without the pain and unquestionable suffering that goes with it?

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CANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T EXECUTE Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one failure spot along the wayâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; when young entrepreneurs come to me with their â&#x20AC;&#x153;life-changing idea,â&#x20AC;?

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If you are not comfortable making hard decisions and taking the inevitable risks, the entrepreneurial game may not be for you.

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This element is unbelievably important to you.

Investors fund people, not necessarily, ideas.

They always look for people with real experience in the domain of their start-up industry or market.

Find people to balance your passion and bring logical experience to your dream team.

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Now here is the one item that we all talk about, read about and scares the pants off us and is a contributing failure factor.

A major resource is cash funding, but other resources, such as relevant industry contacts and access to marketing channels, are also vital.

Please be aware that sometimes having too much cash, not managed wisely, can be just as devastating as too little funding.

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GIVING IN AND GIVING UP Last but not least, one of the most common causes of startup failure is entrepreneurial giving in and giving up.

Despite setbacks, many successful entrepreneurs keep slugging away on their entrepreneurial vision until they find the success monkey on their shoulder. You can do it, too.

I wanted to close out the column today with this thought, based on the concept of failing forward, which happens to be the title of a book written by John Maxwell, a global leadership author and speaker.

Yes, the road to entrepreneurial bliss is a bumpy one with many a winding road, but letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always keep in mind that whenever we are confronted with the bumps and turns in our quest for successful life change, that we keep moving forward and accept and embrace every step along the way as a positive one. â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ A reminder, please take a check at www.okanaganentrepreneurs.ca to learn more about our inaugural Okanagan Valley Entrepreneurs Conference, titled Finding Strength Within The Forest.

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▼ RUN FOR THE CURE

Central Okanagan runners ready to gather at City Park

Kelowna residents will join other Canadians across the country on Sunday, Sept. 30, to glam

up in pink and write messages of who they are running for as participants in the annual CIBC Run For

The Cure in support of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.

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of 58 communities in Canada taking part in an inspiring event that raises awareness and funds for breast cancer research, education and awareness programs. It will take place at City Park, starting at 9:30 a.m. with the opening ceremonies.

The Run For The Cure is the largest single day, volunteer led national event in Canada in support of finding a cure and advancing medical treatment for breast cancer .

Locally, a group of dedicated volunteers have invested some 1,500 hours of their time to prepare for the staging of this year’s run.

Volunteer event directors Barb Hoy and Ann Davis hope to see the momentum of fundraising in the community continue as Sunday approaches.

“It is not too late for people to participate and fund-raise for the event on September 30,” said Hoy. “Every person that

comes out on run day is helping increase awareness and funds for the cause.”

Last year, more than 2,000 walkers and runners participated in the one and five kilometre routes, helping raise more than $390,900 in Kelowna, contributing to the $4.76 million generated across B.C. All the proceeds raised in B.C./Yukon will be spent for programs and initiatives in that region.

Breast cancer remains the most common form of cancer diagnosed in Canadian women. One in nine Canadian women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime.

In 2012, an estimated 22,700 women in Canada will be diagnosed with breast cancer, and there will be an estimated 5,100 who will die from it.

Breast cancer statistics • Breast cancer continues to be the most common cancer in Canadian women, representing 26% of all newly diagnosed cancer cases in women.

• Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death among women, after lung cancer.

• One in nine Canadian women will develop breast cancer during their lifetime (this means by age 90), and one in 29 will die from it.

• An estimated 3,000 women in B.C. will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012, and 630 will die from it.

• In 2012, 200 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer, and 55 will die from it.

• The breast cancer mortality rate is the lowest it has been since 1950.

• Overall, breast cancer incidence rates rose from 1983 through the early 1990s, in part because of increased mammography screening.

• The five-year relative survival rate for female breast cancer in Canada is 88 per cent. In B.C., the fiveyear survival rate is 91.8%, the best of all the provinces.

• B.C. communities staging a Run For The Cure are Kelowna, Abbotsford, Kamloops, Nanaimo, Prince George, Vancouver, Vernon and Victoria.

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New voice for students at OC Workers not responsible Charlotte Kushner ‘s 26-year career working for Okanagan College takes her in a new direction as vice-president of students Charlotte Kushner is adding a new role to her 26-year relationship with Okanagan College—vicepresident of students.

Kushner has been appointed to the college administrative executive after a nation-wide recruitment search to fill the vacant position.

Kushner spent the past year on leave from her regular position as director of continuing studies at Okanagan College and joined the college executive on an interim basis following Steve Koehle’s retirement from the position last summer.

“It has been a privilege to work with Charlotte throughout many years at Okanagan College,” said school president Jim Hamilton.

“Charlotte is a strong and capable leader who has a great ability to bring her colleagues together.

“Her depth of experience and knowledge of the institution is a tremendous asset and will be of great benefit to students as well as those who work here.”

Throughout her 26 years with Okanagan College, Kushner has held a

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CHARLOTTE KUSHNER is the new vice-president of students at Okanagan College. number of positions and has experience working in both credit and non-credit program areas.

She joined the college as a contract-training administrator for continuing education and subsequently moved into a management role for extension programming before moving into senior management in continuing studies.

In addition to her regular duties at Okanagan College, Kushner has invested a great deal of her time in institution-wide committees and initiatives including the Education Council, the Joint Union Management Committee and the Library Advisory Committee.

“Okanagan College has been such an important part of my career de-

velopment and life,” said Kushner.

“With every year and through the many different roles I have held I have learned so much,” she said upon the appointment.

“I am really looking forward to this position, as it provides new opportunities to be involved in contributing to the success of Okanagan College in the future.”

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nother tragic death involving a gas station attendant occurred recently in Ontario.

For B.C. residents, it was a grim reminder of events in 2008 which led to our so-called “Grant’s Law” (requiring pre-payment for gas purchases).

The CBC reported that Jayesh Prajapati, 44, was killed after a motorist filled up his SUV with $112 worth of gas and allegedly left the Shell station without paying. Prajapati was run over and killed by the fleeing motorist.

Mr. Prajapati’s widow said he’d been forced to pay for stolen gas before, though the owner of the station where Prajapati worked says his staff do not have to pay for stolen gas.

Whether Prajapati pursued the motorist out of a fear of having to pay for the stolen gas himself is, of course, unknown.

One way in which some employers indirectly pressure employees to put themselves at risk to protect company property is by deducting the costs of theft from wages. This is quite plainly an unlawful practice in British Columbia.

The B.C. Employment Standards Act restricts the range of permissible payroll deductions.

Aside from the so-called statutory deductions (income tax, Canada Pension Plan premiums, and Employment Insurance premiums), the range of permissible deductions is very narrow.

All wage deductions must be permitted by the Act or by some other statute of B.C. or Canada.

Any other unauthorized deduction

YOU WORK from wages is prohibited it is expressly apHERE unless proved by the director of employment standards.

The Act lists the types of permissible deductions.

They include deducRobert tions which are required Smithson by any statute of B.C. or Canada.

The employer also must make deductions, in limited circumstances, when the employee has made a written “assignment” of wages (the employee’s written direction authorizing a deduction or payment).

These include assignments to a trade union and to a charitable organization or pension plan if the amounts are deductible for income tax purposes under the Income Tax Act. Other permissible assignments can address a family maintenance obligation and for the purpose of payments to an insurance company for medical coverage.

An employee may also request that an employer honour an assignment of wages to satisfy a credit obligation. To be valid, an assignment of wages must be written, it must be specific, and it must be given voluntarily.

Blanket authorizations imposed by the employer and allowing it to make deductions for non-specific future events (such as possible thefts) would surely be invalid.

The key really is that the sections of the Act permitting written assignments of wages contemplate payments to third parties, not to the employer.

See Smithson A16

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BUSINESS ▼ CLUB PENGUIN

▼ YOU WORK HERE

Three co-founders share business knowledge Cost of theft can’t be On Oct. 3, TribeHouse Artists’ Collective and Bottega Farm Inn will host a forum with guest speakers being the Club Penguin founders Dave Krysko, Lane Merrifield and Lance Priebe.

From small beginnings in 2005 to over 30 million users by the time Disney bought the company in 2007, the three will share the guiding principles that were

present when they founded the company as well as their deeply held views on arts, faith and justice. The evening will be conducted in an interview-style format, but will include questions from the floor.

The evening will begin with music by the Kelowna Jazz instrumental band Urban Birds starting at 6 p.m., with the discus-

sion beginning at 7 p.m.

Tickets for this event are available online at www.tribehouse.org/2012/09/club-penguinfounders-share-on-faith-arts-andjustice. It takes place at the Bottega Farm Inn, 4485 Sallows Rd., in Kelowna. Tickets are also available at the door (online purchase recommended to avoid disappointment.) Price is $20, and

$10 for students. Students must present a valid student card at the door). Proceeds from the event will go to support the Tribehouse Festival planned for next summer.

The TribeHouse Collective is a Christian-based group who seek to encourage, engage and facilitate others in using their art to effect change in the areas of faith, art and justice.

Brush up on a foreign language through Okanagan library The Okanagan Regional Library has a free new online resource, called Powerspeak Lan-

guages, available through the ORL website (www.orl.bc.ca).

With your library card and

PIN, you can learn to speak French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Spanish, as

well as English as a second language for Spanish speakers, all in the comfort of your own home.

Public access and patient drop-off changing at KGH Demolition of the Pandosy Building at Kelowna General Hospital requires the temporary closure of the public entrance on Rose Ave. The Pandosy Building is being demolished to make way for the new Interior Heart and Surgical Centre.

The entrance will be closed starting October 1 and will re-open November 12 There will be no change to the Emergency patient dropoff. Patients requiring emergency treatment can be dropped off at the Emergency Department entrance on Royal Ave. Non-emergency patients can be dropped off at one of three entrances: • Main Hospital Entrance (Centennial Building) Drop patients off at the main entrance off Pandosy Street • West side of KGH (Royal Building) Drop patients off at the west entrance from Strathcona Avenue • Lab Building (Dr. Walter Anderson Building) Take the elevator to the third floor and walk across Pandosy Skywalk to access the Centennial Building and the rest of the KGH site There is parking on the ground floor of the lab building (Dr. Walter Anderson Building), on the west side of the site (next to Abbott Street), and in the public parkade (off Rose Ave).

Visitors using the Rose Ave. parkade can access KGH via the Centennial Building from Pandosy Street or via the Royal Building from Strathcona Avenue.

There will be a shuttle service to and from the public parkade lobby for visitors needing assistance.

placed on employees Smithson from A15 In some circumstances, the employer will be allowed to recover a legitimate debt from the employee by way of an assignment of wages.

But employers cannot take deductions from wages for the purpose of paying any of their own costs of doing business.

An employee must not be asked to pay any costs related to damage, breakage, or loss. They are also not required to pay for special clothing such as uniforms (including cleaning).

The Employment Standards Branch has disallowed deductions, amounting to a payment of the employer’s business costs, in a range of instances.

These include costs of car accidents involving the employer’s vehicle, withholding of wages pending the return of company property, cellular telephone accounts, speeding tickets, air travel and training courses for business purposes.

The branch has also disallowed deductions for work-related credit card bills, recovery of customers’ bad debts, correcting alleged work deficiencies of the employee, damage to customers’ property, and fines incurred by employees while working.

The employer must not deduct wages to recover the costs of theft of its assets.

This is true even when it is the employee herself who is suspected of the theft (the employer must, instead, avail itself of the courts and the normal remedies available to creditors seeking repayment).

Employers in B.C. who deduct wages from employees to recover the cost of stolen items are making two serious errors.

First, they are breaching their legal obligations under the Act. Now that fines are mandatory for B.C. employers breaching the Act, this could well prove to be a costly exercise.

Second, they are placing an indirect pressure on their employees to place themselves at risk to protect the employer’s assets.

That not only puts employees’ lives in danger but it also creates an extraordinary risk of liability for the employer in the event of a tragic result.

Robert Smithson is a labour and employment lawyer, and operates Smithson Employment Law in Kelowna. This subject matter is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended as legal advice. www.smithsonlaw.ca

▼ KELOWNA

Open house on topic of electrical utility sale

The City of Kelowna will host two open houses for City of Kelowna electrical utility customers and Kelowna residents to learn more about the Electrical Utility Restructuring Opportunity and what it means for them.

The two identical open houses will be held at the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott at 1655 Powick Rd. tonight (Tuesday) and Thursday, Sept. 27, both from 4 to 6:30 p.m.

While a presentation will be given at 5 p.m. on both nights, the same information will be available at any time during the open houses.

Representatives of FortisBC and the City of Kelowna will be on hand to explain the restructuring deal that will see the city switch from being an electrical utility owner to an electrical utility investor.

City council has approved a plan to transfer its electrical utility assets to FortisBC for a negotiated sale price of $55 million, then using the proceeds to purchase, with the approval of the Inspector of Municipalities, common shares in Fortis Inc. The proposed transfer of the City’s utility assets to FortisBC requires the approval of Kelowna’s electors; therefore, the City will seek elector approval using the alternative approval process, the terms of which are set out in British Columbia’s Community Charter. Voters have until Oct. 26 to register opposition to the proposal.

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PARENTING CMA Journal urges outright ban on spanking Canada’s most prestigious medical journal is calling on parents, lawmakers and doctors to put an end to the practice of spanking children.

In an editorial published earlier this month, Canadian Medical Association Journal editorin-chief John Fletcher added his publication’s heft to a growing call to strike down Section 43 of the Criminal Code of Canada, which outlines legally allowable corrective physical punish-

ment of children by their parents.

“It is time for Canada to remove this anachronistic excuse for poor parenting from the statute book,” Fletcher writes.

Section 42 states that a parent is “justified in using force by way of correction…if the force does not exceed what is reasonable under the circumstances.”

Dr. Fletcher says he’s not advocating for the criminalization of the

occasional poor parenting choice.

“If the aim is to improve parents,” he writes, “then calling the police is the wrong approach.”

Instead, he’s hoping to shift the focus to how ineffective spanking actually is.

“I’m not sure the message has got out that regular physical punishment isn’t a good way to get kids to behave properly and can lead to later problems,” he said in a recent inter-

The research clearly points to spanking as a flawed discipline tool.

A Canadian meta-analysis released in February by experts John Durrant and Ron Ensom looked at 20 years of study and found that physical punishment is “no better at eliciting compliance than other methods,” Fletcher writes.

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tics and better communication of rules and expectations to children.

They also encourage parents to control their own anger and impatience in what feel like crisis moments.

Joan Durrant, an associate professor of social work at the University of Manitoba, says parents ned to develop a broader understanding of their own parenting goals and their child’s stage of development. A toddler isn’t trying to break your favourite dish, for instance, she’s just exploring her world.

In a widely circulated guide called Positive Discipline (www. endcorporalpunishment. org/pages/pdfs/PositiveDisciplineManual.pdf), Durrant leads parents through an exercise on this topic. Using the dish example, she suggests that instead of shouting at the toddler or slapping her to teach her not to touch your things, the better choice is to explain how sad you are about it, then have her help clean it up or fix it.

“Explain that when some things are broken, they can never be fixed.

Put all of your treasures in a safe place out of her reach. Sit with her and show her how to touch objects gently. Let her practice on unbreakable objects,” Durrant writes.

This approach requires parents to tem-

per their responses—to calm down and count to 10 before reacting to a situation.

Elisa Roman, an associate professor of psychology at the University of Ottawa, says that none of this is easy.”

Effective parenting takes work and sustained effort, but strategies such as ignoring behaviour, rewarding and explaining are well worth the effort because they are effective and they don’t involve inflicting any kind of physical harm on children.”

Not only does spanking teach children aggressive behaviour, it

can compromise the parent-child relationship, she says, adding that spanking also fails to teach more appropriate behaviours to children.

Roman has been overseeing new, unpublished research that appears to show that physical punishment is on the decline.

But she applauds Dr. Fletcher’s CMAJ stance, saying that family doctors are well placed to talk to families about these issues—and to promote non-physical forms of punishment.

“There is growing awareness, but we need to keep spreading the word,” Roman said.

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Dealing with earthbound spirits in local museum Michael Rowland CONTRIBUTOR

We walked away from the Okanagan Heritage Museum on a hot August night, knowing we would return.

Having cleared a multitude of negative energies and 27 earthbound spirits, there was nothing more we could do that night, we were energetically spent.

Still, there were more than 100 earthbound spirits attached to the building, waiting to be released.

We felt their presence and sensed their eagerness, as if their faces were pressed against the window, arms outstretched crying: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t leave us behind!â&#x20AC;?

We knew we would return while the spirits continued to wait.

Upon our return a week later, we were greeted by an additional 136 earthbound spirits waiting to cross into the light.

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two distinct groups came forward to share their stories: The first, a group of 13 earthbound spirits, were all members of a church group who died in a fire during a church celebration.

The year was 1845 and the celebration was similar to a church picnic or community festival or fair.

Among the 13 were the souls of men, women and children from various families that perished while trying to preserve or rescue some of the important religious items from within the burning church.

We became aware of their urgency to carry objects out of the burning church and rushing back into the smoke and heat to collect more things.

They were deeply devoted to their church and risked their lives to save the pieces which kept them so deeply connected

to their faith.

The roof collapsed upon them and they were consumed by the fire.

So why didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t these 13 souls cross to their heaven? For some, the reason was their sense of failure to save the church which kept them from feeling worthy to cross.

Others were so focussed on saving the church possessions that they remained behind with those things lost in the fire.

Having stayed behind, they missed their opportunity to cross into the light and became spirits trapped to the earthly plane.

These souls settled at the Kelowna Museum because they were familiar with the era of the artifacts.

A second group of earthbound spirits identified themselves to us as 17 male spirits who were Polish Galician revolutionists that had occupied the museum building.

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These warriors were as dedicated to each other as to their revolutionary cause and chose to collect after death to fulfill a pact they had made during life.

Strong men in life, they held strong to their word.

They chose this Kelowna site because of the sense of history it embodies and its political neutrality.

Having proven their dedication to each other, they were now ready to cross over.

The other 106 spirits waiting to leave the Okanagan Heritage Museum were not as bold to share their stories but all were eager to move on so as to complete their journeys and all were crossed over

into the light.

The next time you sense or experience the presence of a ghost, please remember, like those in the museum, it is the spirit of a person, who might even be your own relative or friend, and cannot complete their journey without some help.

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gy, and now he is an “idiot” millionaire because of it.

Foster, who has appeared on Toronto-based Business News Network, and on CBC’s George Strombolopoulos Tonight, never did anything spectacular besides investing in simple stocks, but this one activity proved to be life-altering.

His approach is to buy stocks that pay dividends (ones that send you money regularly).

Foster did not treat the stock market like a “getrich-quick lottery,” but instead stuck to boring stocks that offered products and services people use every day.

He uses Colgate toothpaste as a good example.

“The reality is that people brush their teeth

every day, and there have been two dominant brands for almost a century (Colgate and Crest),” said Foster.

While many investors get excited with glamour stocks such as Apple, RIM (Research In Motion) and Nortel, Foster sticks to stocks simple enough for any six-year-old to illustrate with a crayon.

Now, Foster, his wife and their five kids are embarking on a pan-continental adventure.

They have sold their Ottawa home and purchased a 31-foot camping trailer which they will use to travel around and experience the various communities in North America.

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DEREK FOSTER followed some basic investment strategies that allowed him to retire at age 34. egy. He will make an appearance tonight (Sept.

25) at the meeting room of the downtown Kelow-

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Foster is also the author of six national best-

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The importance of fall prevention outlined

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alls are the most frequent cause of injury in older adults, and often lead to hospitalization for seniors.

In fact, falls cause more than 90 per cent of all hip fractures in seniors, and 20 per cent of those injured die within a year of the fracture.

Here are some helpful tips from The Mayo Clinic to prevent falls: Begin your fall-prevention plan by making an appointment with your doctor.

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And finally, focus on strength training and functional training exercises to improve strength, bone density, balance, agility and coordination. This will reduce fracture risk in the event of a fall, and also allow you to maintain your invaluable health and independence.

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Saturday September 29 2012

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all is a time of year when allergies often begin to act up again for allergy sufferers.

Hay fever, also called allergic rhinitis, is an allergic response to indoor or outdoor airborne allergens, such as pollen, dust mites or pet dander.

This causes cold-like symptoms such as runny nose, congestion, sneezing, watery or itchy eyes and sinus pressure. More intrusive are symptoms of sleeplessness, fatigue, and irritability.

For many people, hay fever gets worse at certain times of year, especially in the spring, summer or fall, although some people have hay fever yearround.

Hay fever can be caused by seasonal triggers such as tree pollen, grass pollen, weed pollen, and spores from fungi and molds, or year-round triggers such as dust mites, cockroaches, pet dander, or spores from indoor and outdoor fungi and molds.

Hay fever affects about one in five people and can begin at any age but is most likely to develop in childhood or early adulthood.

Hay fever is due to an over-reactivity of the immune system where the immune system mistakenly identifies a harmless airborne substance as something harmful, and then starts producing allergy-causing antibodies in a process called sensitization.

Every time the body comes in contact with the substance after that, these antibodies recognize it and signal the immune system to react, releasing chemicals (such as histamine) that lead to the irritating symptoms of hay fever.

Medications may include nasal or pill-form corticosteroids to treat and prevent the inflammation symptoms, antihistamines for itching, sneezing, and runny nose, decongestants, or medications that have an effect on the imNow you can use the Internet to add your own non-profit event to the Capital News Stuff to Do. Simply go to kelownacapnews.com, look for the calendar and click on Add Event.

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Acupuncture offers a very good treatment option for allergy sufferers.

With Chinese medicine, the lungs, kidney, and immune system often play a role in the cause of hay fever.

Hay fever is very often due to a kidney deficiency because the kidneys are responsible for breathing as well as sneezing.

The kidneys also play a role in our immune system so when the kidneys are weak, our immunity is affected.

In the case of hay fever, this manifests as a hyper-reactive immune response.

The more severe the kidney deficiency, the more frequently the allergic reactions are experienced- this includes yearround allergies to things such as dust, fungus, or animals.

A kidney deficiency leaves the body susceptible to external environmental invasions, leading to an invasion of wind in the nose, and this is when allergy symptoms begin to occur.

Wind-cold pattern will

produce symptoms of sneezing, profuse runny nose with white-watery discharge, pale complexion, stuffed nose, slight headache and no thirst.

Wind-heat pattern will lead to sneezing, runny nose with white-watery discharge, itchy throat, itchy red eyes, and slight thirst.

During allergy season, frequent acupuncture treatments focus on alleviating the symptoms experienced and often yield a quick response.

Patients may notice a decrease in their nose stuffiness, sneezes, and number of itching episodes around the eyes, as well as an increase in overall energy levels.

Outside of allergy season, treatments may be less frequent and focus on correcting the underlying imbalance in order to strengthen the body and boost the immune system in order to prevent future allergic reactions from reoccurring.

Acupuncture offers effective relief for hay fever, either as an alternative to conventional methods of treatment, or in conjunction with them, and for sufferers of hay fever, is well worth considering.

James Kaufman is a registered acupuncturist at Okanagan Acupuncture Centre, 1625 Ellis St. 250-861-8863 www.okanagan acupuncture.com

Kelowna moms will be among mothers across Canada, the U.S. and other countries competing this Saturday, Sept. 29, at 11 a.m., to set the record for the most children breastfeeding at one time.

The winners of the competition will be the contest site with the most children breastfeeding, the country with the most children breastfeeding at registered sites, and in North America the region (province or territory or state) with the most children participating as a percentage of the birth rate.

To level the playing field between large and small communities, each site will be entered into one of four groups determined by birth rate.

In Kelowna, the breastfeeding challenge will be held at The Kelowna Farmer’s and Crafter’s Market, set up at the corner of Springfield and Dilworth. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m.

This year’s challenge is being sponsored by Kelowna Breastfeeding Café, a relaxed, non-judgmental and informative place for moms to find breastfeeding support.

This newly formed support group was founded by two local moms, both passionate breastfeeding advocates. Check out the website www.facebook.com/KelownaBreastfeedingCafe for more information.

Breastfeeding has

many well documented benefits, including better health for both mothers and babies.

According to UNICEF, of the 136.7 million babies born worldwide, only 32.6 per cent of them breastfeed exclusively in the first six months.

The recommendation is for exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months and continued breastfeeding for two years and beyond, together with adequate, appropriate and indigenous complimentary feeding starting from the age of six months.

Many women fail to meet their own breastfeeding goals and wean their children prematurely, well before meeting recommended guidelines.

Two of the biggest hurdles for mothers continue to be lack of support and marginalization by the community.

In North America, this lack of support is demonstrated as many women find breastfeeding in public a major barrier.

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Breastfeeding Challenge began in 2001 in British Columbia Canada with 856 children at 26 sites.

By 2010, there were 4,373 children in 18 countries at over 213 sites with a total of over 20,000 supporters. This event takes

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The World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action theme for World Breastfeeding Week this year is: Understanding the PastPlanning for the Future.

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CAPITAL NEWS

SPORTS â&#x2013;ź BCFC

Sun into final playoff spot Kevin Parnell STAFF REPORTER

Okanagan Sun veteran receiver Ben White says a win on Saturday has the Sun heading into another big weekend in the B.C. Football Conference with renewed confidence and optimism.

White hauled in three passes for 84 yards and one touchdown as the Sun jumped into the final playoff spot in the BCFC with a 42-18 win over the Kamloops Broncos on Saturday at the Apple Bowl. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a good game,â&#x20AC;? said White. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We wanted to come out strong right from the start and change that up from the last game.

We did that. We came apart a little again but we got that out. This game gives us confidence we can put the ball in the endzone. We just need to play that way for the whole game and hopefully we can do that.â&#x20AC;?

A 5th year receiver out of Okanagan Mission school in Kelowna, White said the chemistry

on the Sun is improving with each and every game. Rookie quarterback Cam Bedore completed 11 passes in 21 attempts for 244 yards. White says the pivot is continually improving. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every week we are getting more comfortable,â&#x20AC;? said White. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s throwing ridiculous. You wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think he is a 19-year-old rookie. The chemistry is increasing and everyone was having fun which is good for the next few games of the season.â&#x20AC;?

The Sun have a big task ahead of them this weekend as they head to Nanaimo to play the VI Raiders for the third time this season. They will follow that with a game in Chilliwack before returning to the Apple Bowl Oct. 13 to host the Langley Rams.

Following the Sun win, head coach Gavin Lake said it was time for his players to enjoy the victory before getting back to work heading into the next weekend.

FRED SCHAAD/CONTRIBUTOR

OKANAGAN SUN veteran receiver Ben White works for more yards after a catch during the Sunâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s win over Kamloops on Saturday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have 24 hours to celebrate and then we have to move on to the

next step and the next step is pretty formidable,â&#x20AC;? he admitted. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a tre-

mendous win. Anytime you can celebrate and start feeling good with

the guys, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s outstanding. They have 24 hours to enjoy themselves and then

itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s back to work.â&#x20AC;? kparnell@kelownacapnews.com

â&#x2013;ź WHL

Rockets ahead for first two periods but waiver in third For 40 minutes on Saturday night, it appeared the Kelowna Rockets were going to give its fans a victory to celebrate during the home opener of the Rockets Western Hockey League season.

But the Kamloops Blazers had other ideas.

The Blazers scored three times in the third period

to comeback and win 3-2, handing the Rockets a pair of losses to the Blazers to

open the 2012-13 WHL season, after Kamloops won 6-5 in overtime Friday night â&#x20AC;&#x153;We didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t attack the game (on Saturday)â&#x20AC;? said Rockets head coach Ryan Huska, whose team led 2-0 after two periods on goals by Zach Franko and Filip Vasko. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the third they came at us and we

didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have that push that we needed to have. That is something that we need to work on and address.â&#x20AC;?

Despite a pair of losses to rival Kamloops, Franko said the close games showed that the Rockets are going to be able to compete against the leagueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s better teams. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think we showed

that this year we are into it,â&#x20AC;? said Franko. â&#x20AC;&#x153;From line one to four and all of our D, we have a good team. Discipline is huge though. We canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t allow teams to have as many power plays as we did in those two games and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what cost us,â&#x20AC;?

Franko said.

The Rockets are back

to work at practice this week ahead of a pair of road games in Portland this weekend against another team expected to be at or near the top of the WHL standings.

The teams play Friday and Saturday in Portland before the Rockets will return home to face Vancouver on Oct. 3 at Prospera

Place. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Portland is another high end team,â&#x20AC;? said Huska. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have to make sure we arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t afraid to win. We have to attack games and understand we can play with those teams.

We have to learn to win and we have to do it sooner than later.â&#x20AC;?

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SPORTS ▼ BCHL

‘Just not a good weekend’ The West Kelowna Warriors will get two of its most important players back into the lineup this weekend and the reinforcements will be looking to help stop a three game losing skid for the B.C. Hockey League club.

The Warriors lost two games on the weekend without starting goalie Tyler Briggs and top blueliner Josh Monk and together with an overtime loss earlier to Penticton, the Warriors are looking for its first win since the BCHL Showcase weekend to open the season.

West Kelowna is 2-20-1 and tied for third place in the BCHL Interior.

On Friday the Warriors led 1-0 after the first period before Trail took over and eventually won 3-1 in Trail. The Warriors returned home Saturday

to face the Vees for the second time this season and again had a chance to win the game, but lost 5-3 to Penticton.

“It was just not a good weekend,” said Warriors head coach Rylan Ferster. “We went into Trail and we didn’t play a full 60 minutes. We came back in the third but we just couldn’t score. Then I thought we played pretty well against Penticton.

We had an opportunity to tie the game late but we missed. We have to be able to get on the other side of those things. We have to be better and find a way to win those games.”

Briggs missed both weekend games with an injury although back-up goalie Garrett Rockafellow gave the Warriors a chance to win both games, according to Ferster. Top D-man Monk

served the final games of a suspension incurred in the pre-season and should stabilize the back-end when he returns this weekend.

Despite a pair of losses, Ferster said the team can take some solace in the way it has competed against a team like Penticton, which sits in first place in the BCHL Interior at 5-1-0-0.

“When the smoke clears you have to look at some of the positives,” said Ferster. “We’ve played Penticton twice and we are right there. We feel comfortable with our team. We’ve only come out with one out of a possible four points (against Penticton) so we are still finding our way a bit.”

The Warriors have just a single game this weekend as they host Trail on Friday night at Royal LePage Place.

DOUG FARROW/CONTRIBUTED

WEST KELOWNA WARRIORS captain Max French works for space against Penticton as the Warriors lost two BCHL games on the weekend.

Ferster says it’s important the team has a good week of practice and gets back in the win column.

“We certainly want redemption and a 60 minute effort,” he said. “It’s pretty simple. We went to the BCHL Showcase and

played six pretty good periods of hockey and we were rewarded (with two wins). People have to understand you can’t take

a night off. We’ve taken periods off and you just can’t do that in this league.

You have to play a full 60 minutes.”

▼ KIJHL

Kelowna Chiefs suffer pair of losses over the weekend After opening the season with a pair of wins the Kelowna Chiefs slid back to .500 after a pair of Kootenay International Junior Hockey League losses on the weekend.

The Chiefs lost 3-2 at home to Columbia Valley on Saturday night after losing 5-3 in Prince-

ton on Friday.

After the loss, it looked like the Chiefs would give its home fans a win to cheer about on Saturday. Brendan Jost and Jordan Salahor staked Kelowna to a 2-0 lead but Columbia Valley came back and earned a 3-2 win despite being out-shot

by the Chiefs 48-27.

On Friday in Princeton Brady Mende, Alex Fortin and Bryce Koch scored for Kelowna in a losing cause. Rookie goaltender Kenny Fitzgerald suffered the loss Friday while veteran Tyler O’Donnell suffered the loss on Saturday.

The Chiefs are now 2–2 in the early season.

It’s a busy upcoming weekend for Kelowna.

The team hits the road to Revelstoke on Friday before they return home for a pair of games, playing the Penticton Lakers on Saturday and the Summerland Steam on Sunday.

▼ BCFC/CFL

Sun slotback Davis to practise with B.C. Lions week-to-week a Mt. Boucherie grad who attended a Lions evaluation camp this spring. “At this point I’m still pretty humble about it, I’m really excited to have the opportunity.”

Lions junior scout Tyler McLaren said the CFL club has had its eyes on Davis for some time.

“What we like about Bobby, and we saw this in the April event (Lions

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While with the Lions, Davis will get reps as a

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A new chapter in Bobby Davis’ football career begins this week.

Starting Tuesday, the 22-year-old slotback will be in Vancouver to practise with the B.C. Lions on ra week-to-week basis.

Davis, in his fifth and final BCFC season with the Okanagan Sun, will continue to play for his juknior team on weekends.

The 6-foot-2, 215-pound Davis joins Sun teammate and defensive lineman Steven Doege, who has been working out with the Lions weekly since the start of the 2012 season.

Davis, who has also played quarterback and defensive back during his time with the Sun, is grateful for the opporunity.

“It’s always been a childhood dream to get some professional football experience, so it really hasn’t set in yet, I’m sure once I head down to Vancouver and start practicing a little bit on the practice squad maybe it’ll set in a bit more,” said Davis,

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SPORTS

Okanagan Rockets notch first win of young season Six different members of the Okanagan Rockets major midget league team found the back of the net on Sunday as the Rockets beat the Vancouver NorthEast Chiefs 6-5 for the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first B.C. Major Midget League win of the young season.

The Rockets and Chiefs opened the BCMML season on Saturday with a 5-5 draw, giving Okanagan a win and a tie on the leagueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opening weekend.

On Sunday, the Rockets built up a 4-1 lead after 20 minutes and pushed it to 5-1 in the 2nd before the Chiefs began to chip

away and make a contest of it.

Matthew Barzal was once again the key for the Chiefs as the young phenom picked up his second consecutive four point game with a goal and three assists.

The Rockets meanwhile took a more spread out approach to things on Sunday.

Six different players all factored into the scoring for the Rockets who got goals from Branden Wagner (2nd) Liam Finlay (1st), Justin Marreck (2nd), Cory Santoro (1st), Spencer Hewson (3rd), and Graham Millar (1st).

Hewson, Wagner, and defenceman Alex Gran all had two point games.

Reid Kilburn got his first BCMML start and stopped 21 of 26 shots for the win.

During Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opening tie, the Rockets got a pair of goals from Spencer Hewson, while Wagner, Marreck, and Josh Blanchard added singles.

Brenden Mills went the distance in goal stopping 22 shots.

Up next for the Rockets is a trip to Nanaimo to take on the North Island Silvertips next Saturday and Sunday.

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OKANAGAN ROCKETS captain Branden Wagner tries to go wide around a Chiefs defender as the Rockets opened the BCMML season with a win and a tie in Kelowna

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The women were all business right from the get-go on Sunday, determined to improve on Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s result. Holding a majority of the possession in the first half, the Heat were unfortunate not to score and get on the board.

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It was a defensive battle at Mariner Field on Saturday, as UBC Okanagan and Vancouver Island University played to a 1-1 draw. A cool day in Nanaimo translated to a cool day offensively for both squads, as both teams struggled to find their rhythm offensively.

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to haunt us,â&#x20AC;? added Paterson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need to continue to bring our best performance each match and capitalize on our opportunities.â&#x20AC;?

UBC Okanagan are currently in fourth place in the PACWEST with a record of (2W-1L-3T).

The Heat will take on the Thompson Rivers WolfPack in a home-andhome series next weekend. They will play in Kamloops on Saturday on 1 p.m., and then return home on Sunday to play at 1 p.m. at Nonis Field. â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ The Heat men were on the losing side of a pair of weekend collegiate soccer games losing 3-0 to Vancouver Island and 2-0 to Capilano. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was disappointing to travel and lose both games,â&#x20AC;? said head coach Dante Zanatta. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We played better Sunday and had great chances to score, but we missed on those chances and it came back to haunt us.â&#x20AC;?

However, coach Zanatta is still hopeful in his teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to turn things around. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we can put together two good matches for 90 minutes each day and create some luck of our own, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s six points to put us back in the playoff race.â&#x20AC;?

UBC Okanagan are currently in seventh place in the PACWEST with a record of (0W-3L-3T).

The Heat return to Kelowna to face the Thompson Rivers WolfPack in a home-and-home series beginning Saturday, Sept.

29 at Nonis Field. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m.

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NEWS ▼ PET CARE

Exposure to pot can be harmful to a dog’s nervous system

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t was 4 a.m. and I was finally asleep, after a very busy weekend at the veterinary hospital, when I received a phone call on my emergency line from a panicked dog owner.

The owners, a young bubbly couple, were just ending an evening of partying when they noticed their 10-month-old puppy was acting very strange.

The dog had suddenly become apathetic, non-reactive, was stumbling and couldn’t bear weight and stand up, let alone walk.

The oddest symptom of all was the dog’s hunched back and his inability to control his urination.

The owners were terrified and had no clue what had happened to their dog.

They left him in my safe hands to run some

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Dr. Moshe Oz tests. Basic laboratory tests of blood and urine did not reveal any remarkable abnormalities.

Since I’ve seen numerous cases that were similar, before I proceeded to perform more expensive tests I called the owners and asked whether there is a chance that the dog had been exposed to marijuana.

The owners were shocked by my question, and denied it completely.

It was clear that the dog’s nerve system had been injured.

My concern and aim was to locate the damage

and assess its extent.

X-ray tests showed no damage to the dog’s vertebral column.

I called the owners again, and after gaining their trust they hesitantly admitted that there were some cookies containing pot at their party that night, and yes, four cookies were missing.

This information shed light on the dog’s condition and allowed me to treat him accordingly.

The dog consumed an overdose 10 times larger than what is considered safe for his weight.

The dog reached full recovery after spending two days in the hospital with us.

Smoking illegal substances is one’s personal choice.

It is natural to assume that weed smoking people, exclude their underage children from

the situation, and inhibit their access to the drugs.

Pets are very similar to young children in many aspects.

They also are very curious, they test everything by their mouth not always with good judgement.

This is very important to remember, to protect your pets from substances that may harm them.

Marijuana intoxication is quite common among pets, especially dogs.

The drug affects the animal’s nerve system and manifests by a very wide range of symptoms including depression, wobbliness, aggression, hallucinations, seizures and even coma.

One of the most com-

mon phenomenon I’ve seen in these intoxications is alternating episodes of depression and then excitement in which the dog seems normal to the owners. Other symptoms like vomiting and diarrhea may also appear.

There are specific tests that can detect the drug in the blood and urine, but in most of the cases the diagnosis is done by the symptoms and the information given by the owner.

Tell your veterinarian if your pet may have been exposed to marijuana.

A vet’s main priority is the pet’s care and well being.

Sharing the information with your vet will allow your animal to receive the right treatment

promptly, and will save you time and money.

The treatment of marijuana intoxication is only supportive. There is no antidote for marijuana.

If the animal gets to the vet within 30 minutes from the drug ingestion, vomiting can be induced.

After 30 minutes from the ingestion the drug’s absorption can be prevented so the measures are taken to decrease the drug’s effect to a minimum. This can be done by feeding the pet active charcoal, which binds to the drug and inhibits absorption, and by administering IV fluids.

Most animals will reach full recovery with the right treatment.

Remember, your vet is on your side.

The vet’s job is not to judge you, so disclosing all the information known to you is crucial for your pet’s best medical care.

Moshe Oz operates the Rose Valley Veterinary Hospital, 2476 Westlake Rd., in West Kelowna.

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MACDONALD, REX WAYNE Passed away September 13 in Kelowna following a brief battle with cancer. Predeceased by his wife Primrose (2010), sons Bruce (2004) and Glen (1981), parents Leonard and Victoria and mother-in law Grandma Friend.

Left behind are his son Wayne (Debbie), daughter Brenda, grandchildren Janet, Emily, and Jacob. He will be deeply missed by sisters Vi Kinnear (Colin) and Rose Tocher, sister-in-law Mary Swift and nephews Jim, Rick, Greg and Allan, nieces Diane and Cindy, plus many dear friends in North Van & Kelowna. An open house to celebrate his life will be held at the family home in Kelowna, Saturday, September 29 at 2 pm. A separate memorial service will be held in North Vancouver on October 5, contact Brenda at (604) 862-3314 for details.

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Margaret, a long time Kelowna resident currently residing at The Village at Mill Creek, is celebrating her 90th birthday on September 28th. A woman of many accomplishments and great talents, Margaret excels in music, numerous art forms, writing, & photography.

Her work graces many homes and examples of her fine photography are publicly displayed.

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KIRTZ – FERNAND PIERRE Went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 16, 2012 at the age of 82.

Predeceased by his loving wife Christine of 53 years. Survived by two daughters Gabrielle (Dave) Ferguson of Alvinston, ON, Carmel (Philip) Phibbs of Ireland, three sons John (Anne) Kirtz of Fort Saskatchewan, AB, Raymond (Glynis) Kirtz of Elora, ON, Michael (Karen) Kirtz of Georgetown, ON, eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Fern was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, who loved gardening, bowling, dogs, photography, debating politics and defending the rights of those less fortunate. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Prayers will be recited on Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at 7:00 pm at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road. Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, September 27, 2012 at 10:30 am at St. Charles Church, 3645 Benvoulin Road, Kelowna. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to one of three charities: BC SPCA Kelowna Branch, 3785 Casorso Road Kelowna, B.C. (250) 861-7722, or to the family towards a memory tree in Kelowna or to the Centre for Native Child and Family Well-being, 30 College Street, Toronto ON. M5G 1K2 (416)-969-8510.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com 250-860-7077.

TURICK, CLIFFORD LAWRENCE Clifford Lawrence Turick of Kelowna B.C., beloved husband and best friend of Janice (Born) Turick, passed away peacefully surrounded by the ones he laughed with, lived for and loved on September 14, 2012.

Cliff was an incredibly intelligent man who enjoyed life to the fullest, and lived his everyday with the biggest smile always. He will be sadly missed by everyone who had the honour of truly knowing “Cliffy”. Cliff will stay with us always,he leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife Janice, his daughter Dawne, son Dustin (Jocelyn), grandkids Cassidy and Bobby, two sisters Georgina, Lorna and one brother Brian (Stephanie). He was predeceased in death by his loving mother Emilia and father Steve Turick.

Cliff also leaves a host of many loving friends, far too many to list - but you know who you are.

In his leisure Cliffy enjoyed spending every moment with his “Girls” - Bella and Mocha, his two overly obnoxious boxers, but that’s exactly how he liked them. Nothing made him smile more than watching guests fend off the “Girls” as they arrived to visit. He also loved to fish with Dustin and anyone else that would take him along. Cliff loved being at his granddaughter’s barn in Langley surrounded by horses and watching Cassidy pick up poop, and of course ride. The jokes were always flying, but we had the luckiest horses in the lower mainland, Cliff always made sure he had freshly imported carrots or apples from Kelowna when visiting them.

Cliff was a local realtor here in town, working for Realty Executives. He loved his job and his clients were never just clients- they became friends. Cliff would go to any length to help all those who listed with him, seeing others happy and successful contributed to his amazingly infectious smile that he carried with him EVERYDAY!!

Cliff’s family will be holding a celebration of his life at a later date still to be determined. If you wish to attend please email your contact info to dawnerussellis@hotmail.com.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.

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Career Opportunities

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Housekeeping Manager Competition #: FP-2012-087

Fortis Properties is currently recruiting for the position of Housekeeping Manager with the Holiday Inn Express Kelowna Conference Centre located in Kelowna, British Columbia.

The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness throughout the hotel.

A strong administrative background with experience in employee relations and recruitment is essential. Flexible work hours are required.

Jewelry Making/Goldsmithing Classes - Learn a new career or money making hobby taught by an award winning designer Goldsmith. Contact: 250-317-1517 or Email: gold22k@shaw.ca

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who possesses strong leadership skills, easily adapts in a changing environment, and embraces commitment to employee and guest satisfaction. Prior supervisory experience in the hospitality industry and exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills are definite assets.

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POWER tool mechanic FT position in the Okanagan valley.

Mechanical aptitude necessary. Apply with resume and cover letter to frank@acmotorelectric.com.

A European Massage. Kim is Back! Days Or Evenings. Call (604)-793-3832

REDLINE Bobcat is looking for experienced bobcat operators & plow truck operators for snow removal. Also looking for dump truck drivers. Call and leave message 250-765-1699.

Shuswap Family Resource Centre is looking for a permanent F/T child and youth mental health and SAIP worker starting ASAP. Master’s degree is preferred, will consider Bachelor’s Degree with experience.

Please send resume patti_thurston@familyresource.bc.ca

Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

TIRED OF WORKING INDOORS? METER READING & MANAGEMENT Personnel Established utilities Services Company currently has F/T & P/T opps. in Kelowna, Lakeview Heights, Winfield and surrounding areas.

• Must have a reliable vehicle • Must be customer oriented w/ good communications skills • Must be capable of working independently in various weather conditions • Physically demanding job • Company provided uniforms, PPE, etc.

Comprehensive Benefit Package Available Performance Based Compensation!

If hired, clean Drivers’ Abstract, clean Criminal Background Check and proof of vehicle insurance required Please send resume to: employment@ olameter.com or fax: (1)877-864-2831 noting the location you are applying for in the subject line

Tire Person required Full Time.

Experienced Tractor/Trailer Tire Person, Must be Mechanically Inclined.

Please Fax Resume to 250546-0600.

TJ’S The Kiddies Store, BC’S largest baby & childrens furniture store in Kelowna is accepting resumes for a PT position. Retail & computer exp an asset, apply in person at unit #4-360 Spedding Crt.,250860-2229 kelowna@tjskids.com •

24/7 • anonymous • confidential • in your language

YOUTH AGAINST VIOLENCE LINE

Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services LSB Holdings Ltd. DBA Opa Souvlaki of Greece requires Full Time Food Service Supervisor. $15.00/hour, 40 hrs/week. 1 year related exp. required.

Duties include; Supervisor food handlers, maintain inventory, establish work schedule & ensure food service and quality control.

Mail resumes to #460, 2211 Harvey Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 6H2 or email to: opa.kelowna@yahoo.com

AUTOMATED TANK Manufacturing Inc. is looking for Welders. Due to a huge expansion to our plant located in Kitscoty, Alberta, 20 km west of Lloydminster.

We have openings for 10-3rd Year Apprentices or Journeyperson Welders. We offer best wage in industry. 3rd Year Apprentice $28-$30/hour, Journeyperson $32-$35/hour, higher with tank experience. Profit sharing bonus plus manufacturing bonus incentive. Full insurance package 100% paid by company. Good working environment. Join a winning team.

Call Basil or Blaine at: (office)780-846-2231; (fax)780846-2241 or send resume to blaine@autotanks.ca production@autotanks.ca Keep your feet on the ground in a safe welding environment through inhole manufacturing process. No scaffolding or elevated work platform.

Automotive Mechanic required in Kamloops BC. Apprentice/journeyman send resume to bltc2@telus.net or fax/phone (250) 372-7333

Place of Worship

Place of Worship

DRIVERS for hire. Experience an asset but not necessary as we will train. Class 4 or less license required. Please Email your resume & drivers abstract to: kelownacabs@shaw.ca or Fax: 250-491-5278

Places Of Worship FIND A FRIEND

EXP Chopgun operator, top wages in valley, fax: 250-7653708, info@northern-lite.com EXPERIENCED Dispatcher needed. On call casual, with at least 2 guaranteed shifts.

Email resume to: kelownacabs@shaw.ca or Fax: (250)491-5278 Experienced processor operator needed for work in the East Kootenays. Full time work, with 200+ days/year.

Competitive wages w/benefit package provided. Fax resume to (250)349-7522 or call (250)349-5415

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AFFORDABLE, Excellent F/B Massage. New! Neuro-Activating Touch. Linda 862-3929.

BLISS Massage 4 your every need. 10 yrs exp. men only .

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SOUTH ROCK is hiring for: Paving Personnel (raker, screed, general labourers); Heavy Equipment Operators.

Send resume to: careers@southrock.ca or 403-568-1327.

THAI Massage. Totally relax & energize your body & mind.

Open 7 days/wk 250-801-7188

Fruit & Vegetables

Fruit & Vegetables

Are you into exercise, motivated and wanting some extra income?

Capital News is looking for a person or persons with a reliable vehicle to deliver newspapers door to door in the Kelowna and Westside areas. Various sized routes on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Your papers would be dropped at your home early in the morning, and you would have the whole day to complete your deliveries.

Work as much or as little as you want.

To apply for this position, please call Capital News Circulation at 250-763-7575 and ask for Richard.

*TOTAL ZEN MASSAGE*

“RELAXATION” To The Fullest.

Mens/Ladies (250)-869-5116

Fruit & Vegetables

Fruit & Vegetables

Fresh From the Fields “Local Produce at Your Doorstep”

Trades, Technical

CAUTION

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Mind Body Spirit #1 for a reason. Paradise Massage. Where men come to relax. 778-477-5050 Kelowna

EARN EXTRA Cash! - P/T, F/T Immediate openings. Easy computer work, other positions are available. can be done from home. No experience needed. www.hwc-bc.com

Stand up. Be heard. Get help.

1-800-680-4264

PROFESSIONAL JOB Opportunities. Troyer Ventures Ltd. is a privately owned energy services company servicing Western Canada. All job opportunities include competitive wages and a comprehensive benefit plan. We are accepting applications at multiple branches for: Professional Drivers (Class 1, 3). Successful candidates will be self-motivated and eager to learn. Experience is preferred, but training is available. Valid safety tickets, clean drug test, and a drivers abstract are required. For more information and to apply on these opportunities and additional postings visit our employment webpage at:http://troyer.ca/ employment-opportunities

Okanagan Tender Foot Reflexology, Call Dan (Certified) for an appt. or more information, 250-868-4985

Help Wanted

Income Opportunity

Busy Electrical Firm In Red Deer Alberta Seeking experience residential electricians.

Competitive wages and benefits. Please fax resume to 403314-5599.

Crew manager.

Chocolate bars door to door. $500 $700/wk. Reliable vehicle a must. Toll free 1 855 543-9675

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Auto Body Prepper Well established Auto Body seeks a Paint Prepper. Must be fully qualified with above average Workmanship & a team player. Please respond to: Vernon Morning Star C/O Box 23, 4407-25 Ave, Vernon, B.C.

While we try to ensure all advertisements appearing in the Kelowna Capital News are placed by reputable businesses with legitimate offers, we do caution our readers to undertake due diligence when answering any advertisement, particularly when the advertiser is asking for monies up front.

Services

We require an Experienced Dispatcher for a local Transport Company. The right individual must have a working knowledge and experience with the Truck mate program as well as ACE manifesting and emanifesting. We require an individual who can work in a team environment as well as independently. Must have own transportation. Please reply with resume and references to Box # 10, c/o The Morning Star, 4407 - 25th Ave, Vernon, BC, V1T 1P5. or email: trucking031@hotmail.ca

Students Welcome.

An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

Employment

Help Wanted

2,500+/mo to start!

2nd or 3rd Year Auto Body Apprentice Well established Auto Body seeks 2nd or 3rd Yr Body Tech. Must be quality & detailed oriented & a team player. Reply to: Vernon Morning Star Box 26, 4407-25 Ave, Vernon, B.C.

Employment

FLORAL Designer required for busy Kelowna Flower shop, experienced only need apply.

Join our Master Florist Team.

Send resume to: info@ momandmeflowers.com

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250-860-3590

Tuesday, September 25, 2012 Capital News

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Services

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Irrigation/Sprinkler Systems A-1 LAWN SPRINKLER BLOW OUTS $50 most homes.

Owner operator.

Call or Text -Tim (250)-215-7788

Landscaping #1 STOP FOR ROCKS. www.bcrocks.com.

Please call 250-862-0862 ASPEN Landscaping. Retaining walls, Patios, Irrigation, etc. 250-317-7773 PREMIUM Top Soil Available $16 per yard + Delivery. (250)979-8033 or (250)-862-7777

Contractors

Machining & Metal Work

KSK Framing & Foundations.

Quality workmanship at reas rates. Free est 250-979-8948

GET BENT Metal Fab, fences, gates, railings, security bars, 863-4418www.getbentmetalfab.ca

2 Coats Any Colour

DALE’S PAINTING Service.

Painting Kelowna a better place since 1982. 862-9333

Plumbing BAYSIDE Plumbing & Gas Fitting Service. H/W tanks. Qualified & Reliable. 250-317-2279 DREGER MECH. Plumbing, Gasfitting, comm/res & reno, ins’d, 24hr. Call 250-575-5878.

Pressure Washing OKANAGAN Pressure Washing.

Commercial/Residential.

Fully insured. 14 years exp.

Call Dave at 250-863-0306

Roofing & Skylights GERMAN MASTER ROOFER. Over 30yrs exp. on all kinds of roofs. New Reroof & Repair.

Free estimate. Call Steffen, 250-863-8224 Master & Visa Welcome www.teamgerman.com.

RYDER ROOFING LTD. Free estimates, ‘From a hole in your roof to a whole new roof.’ 250765-3191.

Rubbish Removal #1 AAA Junk Removal. Anything,Anytime,Anywhere! Construction/Appls. 250-317-0323 SMALL Hauls. Truck & trailer for hire. Rubbish, Appliances etc 250-864-0696 Reza

Sundecks KELOWNA DECK & RAIL. Vinyl, Mod. Flooring, Alum., GlassTopless/Picket 878-2483

Tiling KASTEL Renovations 30 Yrs exp. Int/ Ext. Drawings for your dream reno. (250)317-7119

KUBOTA GenSet, 3800watt, $500. 250-869-5233

Hauling ATTENTION The Capital News cannot be responsible for errors after the first day of publication of any advertisement. Notice of errors on the first day should immediately be called to the attention of the Classified Department to be corrected for the following edition.

Pets Bull Mastiff Puppies, Brindle.

Ready last week of Sept. $1000, shots, Vet checked.

Call for info 250-379-0009 Chocolate Lab pups 3f, 1st shots, de wormed $550 Avail Immed (250) 554-9214 or text Havanese pup, non shed, hypo allergic,female,reg., + shots,. $750. 250-804-6848.

Pit bull puppies born Aug 19, parents have great temperament $700 250-682-9653 WOLF Hybrid Cubs. Available now.

Sun Valley Wolf Kennels Kelowna (250)-765-4996 www.sunvalleywolfkennels.com

Merchandise for Sale

Appliances HOTPOINT Stove with ceramic top; GE Fridge with bottom freezer; Maytag dishwasher; Hood fan, $850 for all. Phone: 778-755-4356

$100 & Under 6FT. Patio Door, $50. Phone: (778)755-4356 CUSTOM Lite bar will fit Ford, $100. 250-869-5233 EXTERIOR Door, $50. Phone: (778)755-4356 FIBERGLASS Sun visor Ford, $100. 250-869-5233 Sport Rack Bike Rack, fits 2 bikes, attaches to roof rack of Ford Van. $100, 778-484-5488 STORM Door, $50. Phone: (778)755-4356 WINDOWS, $30.

Phone: (778)755-4356

Farm Equipment WOODMIZER Sawmill, Mod.# LT 15, 25hp gas, extra bed stn., 6’8”, $7000.250-484-5655

Firearms

Medical Supplies Inva Care Electric Wheel Chair - Pronto Sure Step.

Paid $5400. Used less than 1 yr. Will sell and deliver $2900 OBO Call Mike (250)470-2827 Shoprider Scooters & Power chairs, new & used. Stair & platform lifts, mobility products for independent living. Kel: 250-764-7757, Vernon 250542-3745. TF 1-888-542-3745 www.okmobilty.ca

Free Items FREE horse manure. Dilworth area. You load or we load. Call 250-762-4600 FREE Kittens, to a good home. Please call (250)7682193 Free pickup, of aluminum windows, wire, pipe, air conditioners & batteries. 250-717-0581 FREE Pick-up of used bicycles that you no longer want. Ok if need repair 604-800-2104 FREE P/U- Appliances, Rads, Batteries, Old machinery & vehicles. Harley 778-821-1317 FREE Stuff, 639 Cawston Ave

Firewood/Fuel APPLEWOOD $170, Fir $120 Pine $90, full size P/U, 2/3rds of a cord, split & dry, Free Delivery Kelowna 250-762-7541

Furniture

ICON VHF Radio Multi-channel $350. 250-869-5233

Sporting Goods

Sporting Goods

FIBERGLASS Canopy 8’, fits ford 8’ box. $125. 250-8695233

$400 & Under

Feed & Hay

For Sale By Owner

Misc. Wanted

Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-863-3082 in Town PURCHASING old Canadian & American coin collections & accumulations. 250-548-3670 RECORDS Wanted, Pandosy Books #138-1889 Springfield Rd. nr. Bulk Foods, 861-4995 WANTED. Stone Polisher Tumbler for jewlery making.

Call (250)808-3614 Wanted to buy older video camera, must take 8mm cassettes. 403-443-1164 (Golden area)

Musical Instruments PIANO, Upright, complete w/ bench in ex. condition, 250869-4144 to discuss details.

For Sale By Owner

250-763-7114 TO BOOK YOUR AD

Contact 250-462-4441 or mwalker@blackpress.ca

Garage Sales

Garage Sales

Save on Real Estate Fees!

HOUSE is getting listed for $455,800 next week. You can still buy it for $437,800. This is priced to sell and reflect a quick possession date and a private sale. PERFECT LOCATION on a quiet Crescent in the Lower Mission.

3 bed/1.5bath/1880 SqFt Level with double carport. 674 Christian Court (250)878-6706

ONLY $74.99 plus HST

Large 3bdrm house, large lot, very private, 9308-Aberdeen Rd, Coldstream, $469,900.

250-546-8630.

3 bdrm, 3bath,1740 sq.ft., 55+gated community in Vernon, pool, clubhouse, $385,500. 250-260-1846.

FOR SALE BY OWNER SPECIAL

1 col x 2” size with or without picture for 3 insertions

TNT TRUCKING. No load too small. Junk removal, sand, gravel, etc. (250)862-0821 (250)765-2778.

Hay 2nd crop, large bales. $5.00 each. 250-547-6115.

FINAL Closing Out Sale! Furniture, Tools, Machinery, Pictures & Paintings, Etc. Rock Bottom Prices, Your Bid. Sept.

21 - Oct. 1, 12pm-4pm, 836 Lowland St. Freezer beef, grain fed, no hormones, no antibiotics, by the side, $2.95 lb. CWF. 250-307-3430.

SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money and save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info and DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT STEEL BUILDINGS. Reduced prices now! 20x22 $4,455.

25x26 $4,995. 30x38 $7,275.

32x50 $9,800. 40x54 $13,995.

47x80 $19,600. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

Refund Policy Our ads are non-refundable when booked for less than 4 weeks (12 issues), when cancelling a 4 week ad you will be refunded in weekly increments only, calculated at the appropriate discount level. Refunds not available for 1/2 price promotion.

2013 Felt AR2 54cm, SRAM Red (Black), SRAM Wheels, 16 lbs, aero profile, great road/TT combo or Tri-bike conversion, $4200

Trucking/ Bull Dozing

Pets & Livestock

ATTENTION The Capital News cannot be responsible for errors after the first day of publication of any advertisement. Notice of errors on the first day should immediately be called to the attention of the Classified Department to be corrected for the following edition.

2012 Norco CRR-SL Med SRAM Red, Mavic wheels, 16.5 lbs, full carbon, $2400

Tree Services

MARCO’S Window Cleaning 13 years exp. Free Estimates.

(250)-801-8255

Misc. for Sale

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FOR SALE - ROAD BICYCLES

1-1-1-1 ALL EXTERIOR HEDGE & TREE SERVICE. Insured. For free a quote call Dave (250)-212-1716

Window Cleaning

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Hunting Rifles - Used & New, Beretta 92 Clone by Girsan from $499, at the Best Little Gunshop Around, Weber & Markin Gunsmiths, 4-1691 Powick Rd. Kelowna, 250-7627575, Tues - Sat, 10am-6pm

BED, King size electric, 2 separate twins w/controls combined, $600.obo 250-768-5396 BOOKSHELF, Teak with 2 removable and 1 fixed shelves, 4 drawers and glass topper $100. 250-863-3361 New Stock Arriving Weekly!

Red Dot Sale up to 50% Off OK Estates Furniture & More.

3292 Hwy 97N, Kelowna (1.5 Kms North of McCurdy) 11-5 Tues-Sat (250)-807-7775 OKestates.ca STAR STORES NOW BUYING quality furniture, estates, households, misc, antiques, collectibles. Ph 250-868-3255, drop-in at #9-1753 Dolphin Ave, Kel, check our website: www.starstores.net THE Kids gave us a new big TV, now we have a perfectly good 32” Toshiba TV and a 5’ Oak cabinet for sale, $200.obo. Call 250-764-1139

$200 & Under

Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc. All insurance in place to work on your property. 250-260-0217

(Reg Price $196.25)

FRIDAY 21st & Saturday 22nd, 8:30am-3:00pm. Antiques, GMC 5th Wheel Tailgate, Motorhome & 5th Wheel Covers-both up to 40’, Blue Ox Braking System, Tons of Scrapbook Albums & Embellishments, Toys, Games Room Stuff, Kitchen items, clothes and more. 3661 Walnut Glen Dr, Westbank.

WORRIED ABOUT THE WEATHER? Purchase Rain Insurance on your Garage Sale ad for $3.

If it rains we’ll run your ad again for

FREE! You must call by the following Thursday to book your ad for another day.

(Valid through September)

Call your classified representative today!

250-763-7114 Hobby Farm bring your kids and animals. 10 acres, 3bdrm, full basement, all usuable land, private.

4855-Miller Rd,Spallumcheen. $459,000.

Trade or finance. 250-5468630.

Home With A View! 3bdrm, 2.5bths, newer furn & roof. On quiet culdesac, 250-765-0345

******* OKHomeseller.com View Okanagan properties for sale by owner. Selling? No Commission. 250-545-2383, 1-877-291-7576 PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS from $140,000.

Also: 1 precious 3 acre parcel, owner financing. 250-558-7888 www.orlandoprojects.com YUMA AZ. Lot 60 x 120 Park Model 12x36 Fully furnished 2 bay carport big ptio 8’x8’ shed Gazebo 2 RV parking $100,000 Call (250)-878-9154

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Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Rentals

Rentals

Transportation

Transportation

Transportation

Plants /Nursery

Mobile Homes & Parks

Duplex / 4 Plex

Shared Accommodation

Auto Accessories/Parts

Cars - Domestic

Boats

$500. 1 bdrm available in two level house. Beautiful house located in a quiet, well cared, friendly neighborhood in West Kelowna. Washer/dryer, full kitchen, backyard, porch with gorgeous lake view. Parking available for one vehicle.

Walking distance from all shops and major stores. Bus route. Must enjoy company of a very well trained chocolate lab. Please phone 250-8706867.

PROF. Lady w/2bd w/bath in LC mod. hm, great for female student, UBCO bus at door, $485/mo. 250-801-8879

LYLE’S TOWING. Free Removal of unwanted vehicles.

Pay up to $1000 for good vehicles. Lots of used parts for sale. (250)-765-8537

AUTOMOTIVE SPECIAL

BOATING SEASON IS STILL HERE!!

WANNA HAVE SOME FUN WITH YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS ON THIS GREAT BOAT ALL YEAR ROUND? Great for fishing.

ONLY $59.99 plus HST

Your Cabin on the Lake

FOR

SALE

Large Sturdy Oak Tree Perfect for building a treehouse or hanging a tire swing from. (house included) www.royallepagekelowna.com

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Mr. Mobile Home Certified Factory Outlet.

Featuring SIERRAS family community, or single and multi-section homes for your property.

250-769-6614 www.accenthomes.ca SIERRAS 2440 Old Okanagan Hwy. from $1092 a month O.A.C. $7995 down or trades toward down payment 3bdrm 2bath, Panoramic, Lake, City & Mountain views. $159,900 tax included. www.accenthomes.ca (250)-769-6614

Recreational Sporting Goods 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

Real Estate Houses For Sale BLACK MOUNTAIN $360,000 Excellent Family Home, 4Bdrm, 2 Bath finished Basement. Fenced Yard Double garage/shop Near School and Parks MLS 10051232 1950 Burtch Road Completely updated 2 Bdrm 3 bath Townhome. Double garage and Private patio. Pets Allowed $279,000 MLS 10048436 Lake Country $335,000 Newer Open Plan Family Home. 2 story with one Bdrm suite down. Level lot in great area near Beach and parks MLS 10048430 Tim Evans 250-765-9282 Realty Match® BUYING or SELLING? For professional info call Grant Assoc. Broker, Premiere Canadian Properties (250)-8626436, FREE Evaluation HOME SELLER MISTAKES Discover The 7 Deadly Mistakes Most Home Sellers Make. Royal Lepage Kelowna www.KelownaHomeSellingMistakes .com

MORTGAGES LOW RATES. 10YR. 3.99% 5 YR. 2.99% Trish at 250-470-8324 WHAT IS MY HOME WORTH? Find Out What Your Home Is Worth. Free Quick Over The Net Evaluation. www.KelownaHouseValue.com

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Apt/Condo for Rent

GREAT Complex in Palm Desert California, with very nice golf course. Our home has large open floor plan, 1640sqft. Monthly dues include golf, we have enjoyed Palm Desert Greens for the past 35yrs, 250-493-2232.

Other Areas BUY LAND In Belize. English Commonwealth country in Central America. Large land tracts, seafront properties, Caribbean lots, all types available. For information call Patrick Snyder, 778-403-1365.

PUERTO VALLARTA, Mex. Condo, Penthouse, 2BDRM’s, ea. w/full ensuite. Fully furn’d. & decorated, overlooking Neuvo Vallarta Marina, 5 min’s. to beach, $275,000 for info Email rklister@sympatico.ca

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 1Bdrm 1ba 750 sqft Condo Gr level entry in suite laundry, NP NS, Ref’s req’d $800+utils Avail Nov.1 (250)494-7971 1BDRM- No Pets Close to all amenties. Call (250)-861-4700 CENTRE of Kelowna. New affordable lux 1&2bd, 5appls, ug prking, NS/NP. 250-763-6600. www.rentcentrepoint.com

Commercial/ Industrial FOR LEASE 600 sq.ft. Office Trailer fully serviced on fenced 1/2 acre. Zoned Heavy Industrial Including Auto Wrecking. $2500 triple net incl. Fenced 1/2 to 1 acre serviced industrial lots available. Central Westside Location. will build to suit.

250-769-7424

Apt/Condo for Rent

BEST DEALS IN KELOWNA! Affordable 1, 2 & 3 Bdrms. AC, near schools, shopping & bus route. Insuite laundry H.Up’s.

Across from Park. Clean Quiet & Spacious.

Sorry NO Pets. Well Managed Building (250)-861-5605 or (250)-861-5657

Tenders

Tenders

2bdrm newly reno’ed duplex $1000+utils.close to downtown 4 appl. fenced yard + garage call Andy 250-768-2048

Homes for Rent 2bd house in orchard, new reno, electric & wood fire place heat, $800/mo + utils. Avail now. 863-6801, 765-0722 2BD. Older farm house, in Lake Country, cls. to bus stop, newly reno’d, NS, $850.+utils., Avail. Nov. 1, 250-769-5163 2BDRM, Winfield, country setting, NP, NS, prof cple/single, ref’s. Avail. Oct. 1st, $1100 utils & cbl incl. 250-317-2279 4bdrm house with or without 700sq’ shop, 3bath, rec room, large sun room & garage. Appliance: Fr, St, D/w, W/d.

Close to all ammens, Winfield.

Price Neg. 250-491-4940 5BDRM. 3bth, 1/2 duplex, $1450., 2bd. 1ba townhouse $900. 2bd. 1ba. bsmt. suite $900.util incl., 2bd. 1ba home $1300. all in Rutland area, some avail. Oct. 1st or 15th, call 250-317-8178 FREE DOWN PAYMENT...

REALLY? If you can make monthly mortgage payments but don’t have a down payment, you may be eligible for a $45,000 non-repayable grant to put down on a brand new home-no strings attached!

Contact us about the Project Build II Attainable Housing program today! info@thepropertysource.ca or Gino 250317-2707 LARGE home w/ big, bright suite & garage. Only $1695.

NS, NP. Call 250-317-4248 RENT/HOUSESIT. Oct 15/ Nov 1-April 1(neg). 2bd, 2bth, den, furn’d. NS, sm. pet, quiet, DD & ref’s req’d. $1000 incl utils. Call 250-766-4012 RUTLAND South - 2 bed, 1 bath (1/2 Duplex) Fridge, Stove, Washer/Dryer. Fenced yard w/ storage shed. Pets allowed (w/ deposit). $1200 per month + utilities. Available now. Pay Rent on time for 11 months & 12th month is free.

Call/text 250-469-4639 to arrange a showing, or get address to do a drive by.

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Refund Policy Our ads are non-refundable when booked for less than 4 weeks (12 issues), when cancelling a 4 week ad you will be refunded in weekly increments only, calculated at the appropriate discount level. Refunds not available for 1/2 price promotion.

APARTMENTS FOR RENT in Granada Gardens for SEPT & beyond, ranging from $800$850/mo, Call 250-765-6578

INVITATION TO TENDER

Office/Retail

T12-104 H2O Parking Lot Landscaping Sealed tenders, clearly marked on the outside of the envelope with the words “T12-104 Parking Lot Landscaping” will be received at the office of the City Clerk, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna, BC up until 3 PM, Local Time, October 11, 2012. Tenders will be opened publicly at that time.

The City reserves the right to reject any or all tenders, to waive defects in any bid or tender documents and to accept any tender or offer which it may consider to be in the best interest of the City. The lowest bid or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

Tender documents may be obtained at no charge from the City of Kelowna website or from the City of Kelowna Purchasing Branch, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna BC V1Y 1J4. kelowna.ca

Bright & spacious retail or office, main floor, Avail now, 1300sqft,ample parking, Westbank Town Centre, 718-9083

Rooms for Rent BEST DT furn rooms int. cable utils.w/d.working/student,some weekly $475+ 250 -861-5757 DOWNTOWN 1BD., $400 incl utils, WiFi, W/D. Mature, kind, considerate working person.

NS. References 250-681-1965 FURN’D. bdrm, mature male only, $450, tv/cbl/utils incl, sm trailer $500/mo.250-317-2546

SCRAP Car Removal. $100 cash paid for unwanted vehicles. 7 days/week Call Paul Haul (250)808-9593

Auto Financing

1 col x 2” size with or without picture for 3 insertions (Reg. price $196.25)

Call your classified representative today!

250-763-7114

Suites, Lower 1BD close to Nesters, NS, NP, shared W/D, $725 utilities included. Phone: 250-763-9693 1BD. Off McCurdy, sep entry, suitable for student/ single professional. f/s, w/d, bus rte, NS, NP, $800 util/cbl.net incl.’d. Oct 1st. 778-753-4722 1bdrm, bright, clean, furn’d, N.Glenmore, NS, NP, seperate entrance, bus rte. $750 utils incl’d. Suitable for single, prof/student. 250-762-5166 2BD. 1300sq’, 5-appl., jetted tub, pool, Lakeview Heights.

NS, Ref’s req’d. $1050. utils incl. 250-769-7107 2BD bsmt suite, $900 incl utils. NP, NS, Avail Now! Westbank.769-0076,864-4255 2BDRM Best lakeview lrg- priv ent.,deck, yard,4appls, gas FP Dog run on approval. Free wi fi cable,& heating. NS. $875/mo (778)479-4571 Peachland 2 Bdrm large suite in Black Mountain area; Quiet, clean, responsible tenants required.

NS NP. $1000/month Ph# 250-765-2668 3BD. 1ba., legal, off Belgo Rd. sep. ent, F/S, W/D, NS, NP, no Parties, $1200. incl. utils, DD & ref’s req’d. Oct. 1 250801-4128 LOVELY W. Kel 1 bdrm. 2 patios open to gardens & shared yard. Close to shops, bus. Friendly family w/happy lab above. $750 incl. w/laundry & prkg. 1 person, NP, NS, long-term. Nov. 1. 250-7687736. Ref. req.

Spacious 1bdrm newly reno’d bsmt suite in Rutland. Utils incl’d $1000/mo(250)870-7045 WINFIELD. 2bd. lovely lakeview, country setting, 6appl, ns, np, fp, sing/prof. cpl, $980 utils/cbl incl Avail 250-317-2279

ATTENTION The Capital News cannot be responsible for errors after the first day of publication of any advertisement. Notice of errors on the first day should immediately be called to the attention of the Classified Department to be corrected for the following edition.

Bright 1 bdrm 2nd story suite Springfield & Burtch. Bus rte, furn optional, own bath, shr’d laundry, incl utils, NP, NS, NP, DD. ref’s req’d. Avail Sep 15 $600/mo suitable for student or single worker 778-436-9268 CAPRI area, 2bdrm, NP, $950 includes utilities. Ref’s Req’d.

1300 Belaire Ave. Call 250718-9393

Townhouses

Shared Accommodation

Lower Mission 2bdrm 2ba, no util. fr/ st/ w/d NS. NP. Ref’s req.’d $1000pm 250-863-8380

1BD for rent, female pref’d. private bath, shared kitchen, includes: W/D, cbl/utils. Avail. immed.$600/mo 250-860-2194 Furnished bdrm + den,in 2 bdrm suite utils & cable, NP, NS. $530+ DD. 250-765-1633.

SINGLE MOTHER, with young toddler, working professional, looking for 2/bedroom accommodation, reasonable rent.

250-808-5307

Want to Rent

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1976 30ft cabin cruiser with a 185 merc Full galley (fridge, stove, sink, furnace, toilet) • Fold down table for a queen sized bed • Fold up bunk beds • VHF radio • Hull is sound, galley is dated.

• Low draft • 200 hrs on new engine • A great boat that needs some TLC $12,000.00 invested $8000 OBO Call 250-362-7681 or Cell 250-231-2174 email monikas_2010@ hotmail.com 4 more information & to view •

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DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-910-6402

www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557

Refund Policy Our ads are non-refundable when booked for less than 4 weeks (12 issues), when cancelling a 4 week ad you will be refunded in weekly increments only, calculated at the appropriate discount level. Refunds not available for 1/2 price promotion.

Cars - Sports & Imports 1992 BMW 325I Convertible.

5spd, p/l, p/w, p/s a/c. loaded Like New! Never been winter driven. $6250. 250-545-5713 1997 Honda Prelude, 1 owner, 300,000km, moon roof, CD, A/C, cruise, new brakes & rear calibres. $3500, 250-718-1281

Suites, Upper 1350 sqft., newly renovated, bright, 3bdrm, 2bath, 6appl’s, Rutland, close to shopping & bus rte, NP. $1200 + 1/2 utils, Avail Oct. 1st, 250-862-0664 2bd Avail Oct. 1, near bus, mature, resp. adults with ref’s.

NS, NP, $1050. 250-868-2753 3BD, 1.5ba, 5 appl’s, gas fp, smoking ok, one cat. $1100. + 1/2 utils. Avail now, lakeview, Glenrosa area. 778-754-0795 3 BED 2 BATH HOUSE UPSTAIRS FOR RENT IN N. RUTLAND AVAIL. OCT 1, 2012 FOR 1275/M + UTILITIES CONTACT 250317-9502 NS /NP 1MTH DEPOSIT REQ LDRY INCL.

The Kootenay Queen

Cars - Domestic 1999 Cadillac STS

One too many cars, so she’s gotta go. Very reliable.

Brand new cooling system, tires have 70-90% tread left.

Leather seats, power everything. There are some scratches & dents above the drivers wheel well and on the bumper. Also needs a splash of paint. Very comfortable travel car or a great starter car!

Appraised at $4600.

Further Reduced to $1800 250-215-6671 Lve msg

2004 GRAND AM

4 door, V6, Automatic, Hwy kms, Red, Good on gas, No Rust, Clean & Reliable Safety Inspected Sept.

2011, Excellent Condition. $3100 OBO Call Derek @ 250-718-4969

2006 Honda Accord, loaded, 71000ks 4cyl, showroom cond silver $18900 250-767-6190

Adult

Recreational/Sale

Adult Entertainment

1982 Dodge Camper Van, 180ks. runs good, best offer, some issues, 250-764-1271 1994 27.4’ Golden Falcon Tour Edition 5th-wheel, 1 slide, exc cond. $10,000.obo (250)547-2323 1999 Explorer 400 Polairs ATV. $3500. 250-549-8046 Roadtrek ‘94 RV, 190 Popular, Exc cond, only 128,000km. $18,000. Call 250-768-8733

AFFECTIONATE Blonde, Mature lady wants to spoil you.

No blocked calls, no drugs.

Call (Kelowna) 778-484-7438

Scrap Car Removal 1AA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Min $60 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 250-899-0460 SCRAP Car Removal, $100 cash paid for unwanted vehicles. 7 days a week. Call Paul Haul (250)808-9593

Trucks & Vans 1991 Chev, ext.cab,long box, 4x4, 454 auto, p/w, p/l. $1900 obo. 250-307-0002 2007 Pontiac Montana 3.9 V6, ac/pw/pl, 7-pass, 191,000 kms, $4500.obo 250-307-0002 2007 Sierra 1500 2wd,V-6 4 new tires, 67K. economical.

Lady driven, excellent cond. $10,900. 250-503-2042 2011 Nissan Titan, 4x4, automatic, crew cab, 4 door, only 38,000km, great condition, white, $25,700. 250-808-2721 GREAT DEAL! 2000 G.M.C. Sonoma Pickup, Ext. cab, V-6, 154K. Includes 4 studded snows on rims.

Economical, Reliable, $4200.

250-765-2600 MECHANICS Special, 1995 Ford Windstar; Tranmission is good, needs some engine work, 188,000km. 2000 Ford Windstar; Engine is good, needs some transmission work. 232,000km. Both have 3.8 engines and AX4S trans.

Asking $1250 each. Take them both for $2300. Phone 250-763-4787 for details

Boats 1988 16’ Forester Bowrider.

60hp Merc OB Power trim, fish finder. Nice Cond, runs like a Dream. $4900. 250-549-8046

Escorts

1*AAA* Kelowna’s Finest Mature Lady Hot Busty Blonde *Independant* Daily Specials.

BRANDY (250)-826-8615

#1 *ALYSSA* GFE. Open Minded Men’s Mag Model.

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WINTER ID#279027

Winter came to the shelter with her three babies. She is a super cuddlebunny and is looking for her next ‘forever home’ with a family who would love an affectionate, energetic cat. Sometimes she likes to talk away and loves to know what you are doing almost all of the time. If you would like to meet me please come down to the Shelter. She would make a perfect addition to any home.

ID# 278842

ID#278667

ID#278668

2 YEARS OLD DOMESTIC SHORT HAIR SPAYED FEMALE

AUTUMN

COOPER

BENTLEY

Bentley and his brother Cooper were extremely underweight when they first came to the shelter. We have been feeding them 4 small meals a day to help them slowly gain weight and we are happy to tell you that both have almost reached their recommended weight. The best situation possible would be if the two of them could go to the same home, but realistically we know that it might not be possible. We just want the best homes for them, together or separate. Both are good with other canines and if you feel you have the time, love and affection to give to either of these beautiful boys, please speak with our Dog Staff and ask for a meeting in our Quiet Room and /or the backyard.

Came in from Dog Control

Came in as stray

Kelowna Gala

JABEZ

ID#278547

Autumn’s owner moved and did not have the space for her any longer. She is playful and friendly, gets along with other dogs and older children (not too sure about cats). She is an intelligent breed and is eager to please you. She knows her basic commands, is high energy, & loves to run and play. If you are looking for that special addition to your family, Autumn could be the right match for you. If you can provide her with an active lifestyle, come down and meet this cutie.

Owner surrendered

3 YEARS DOMESTIC MEDIUM HAIR NEUTERED MALE

5 th Annual

1 YEAR OLD (approx) BORDER COLLIE/ GERMAN SHEP X FEMALE

7 YEARS OLD (approx) GOLDEN RETRIEVER X NEUTERED MALES

ADULT PIT BULL TERRIER X NEUTERED MALE

Jabez came in with his brother Jazz.

They have been together since birth.

He is super affectionate who loves to interact, is very inquisitive and would love the opportunity to become your family member (possibly with his brother...hint, hint). He is an excellent house cat who has been indoors his entire life and would prefer to stay that way. Please come down for a meet & greet.

Came in as a stray

Titus is a very friendly, high energy dog. We know nothing of his likes and dislikes. We would prefer Titus go to a home who has experience with this breed. He needs exercise and exercise and more exercise. We can’t stress enough that his new guardians must keep his mind and body active to ensure he will be the amazing companion he was meant to be.

Came in as stray

TITUS

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2 YEARS (approx) DOMESTIC SHORT HAIR SPAYED FEMALE

A very nice lady fed and looked after me for awhile, then a staff member cared for me until my babies were of age, and she has nothing but good things to say about me. Due to my life as an outdoor cat I can be a little defensive (quick movements scare me), and I’m not much for restraint, but I do love to interact with people.

I would be a wonderful candidate for a person who would love a social, yet independent feline around the house.

Surrendered stray

HECTOR

MISS MOUSE 4 YEARS (approx) DOMESTIC SHORT HAIR SPAYED FEMALE Miss Mouse was taken in by a kind neighbor who bathed her, did her nails and helped her to gain weight.

Even though she fell in love with her, she could not keep her, but learned that she is terribly afraid of outdoors (was an indoor cat only). Is afraid of loud noises, but loves to be reassured. If you would like a mellow cat to bond with, please come down and get to know her.

Abandonded

KYLIE

ID#267613

ID#277613

ID#277751

2 YEARS (approx) DOMESTIC SHORT HAIR SPAYED FEMALE

2 YEARS (approx) CHINCHILLA NEUTERED MALE Hector (Diego and Catalina) came to us together. As Chinchilla’s live up to 20 years of age, it is difficult to determine how old they are now. They are very social creatures, so we would love them to stay together, or if you have a Chinchilla, any of them would make an excellent friend. They do needs lots of love and attention, so previous experience is required. Please ask the staff to set up a viewing/meeting if you are interested in 1, 2 or all 3.

Kylie was just found wandering the streets. She is super affectionate and would so love to find her ‘forever home’. She would be a great friend for anybody, as she absolutely loves to interact. There are so many great things about her that you just have to meet her in ‘cat’! You won’t be disappointed.

Found in Glenrosa

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CUISINE from Jude’s kitchen make it local With fall comes the short, but sweet season we can enjoy fresh blue Coronation table grapes, a variety that is virtually seedless, that was developed at the federal Pacific Agri-food Research Centre in Summerland.

These sweet/tart, flavourful grapes are terrific for cooking and I often add them to desserts or baking, sometimes substituting them for other fruit such as blueberries, for a completely new flavour.

They’re also good for snacking, and for sauces with main dishes as well as tossing them directly into salads, or slicing them in half first.

While the Okanagan’s main grape crop goes to produce world-class wines, Coronations produce world-class flavours for both home cooks and chefs to create with, so try them in some of your family’s favourite dishes.

We are also producing some delicious ciders in the Okanagan now as well, including Okanagan Premium Cider, now available in a new ginger apple flavour which is delightful to cook with. I tried it with clams instead of wine, and it was a great match.

These ciders are produced by Mark Anthony Brands.

Luckily, we can purchase OceanWise-certified seafood locally; sustainably-caught and brought in regularly to ensure freshness here in Kelowna, at Codfather’s Seafood Market, including the Manila clams, beach raised on Desolation Sound on the B.C. coast.

For hundreds of recipes using local B.C. ingredients, organized by the season, pick up a copy of my book, Jude’s Kitchen wherever books are sold.

Coronation Grape Pavlova The sweetness of the crisp meringue contrasts nicely with the tartness of the Okanagan-bred Coronation table grapes now available for a limited time in local stores. Thanks to local grape growers for this recipe.

4 egg whites 1/8 tsp. (.5 ml) salt 1/8 tsp. (.5 ml) cream of tartar 1 1/4 c. (375 ml) sugar, divided 2 c. (500 ml) B.C. grapes 1/4 c. (60 ml) packed golden sugar grated peel of 1 orange 1 tbsp. (15 ml) cornstarch 1 tbsp. (15 ml) orange juice 2 1/2 cups (625 ml) whipping cream Pre-heat oven to 275 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Put egg whites in a large bowl and beat at high speed with an electric mixer with a whip attachment until frothy. Continue beating as you add the salt and cream of tartar. When whites are nearly stiff, begin adding the cup of sugar gradually as you beat.

Continue beating for about a minute or until very stiff and a glossy meringue has formed.

Use a plastic spatula to transfer the meringue to the centre of the parchment-lined pan. Swirl into a circle, or any desired shape, slightly hollowing out the centre.

Bake one hour, then turn off the oven and leave the pavlova for another hour to dry out.

Remove and gently lift from parchment paper to a plate. Use within three or four hours to avoid problems with cracking.

Combine grapes, golden sugar, orange zest and the cornstarch which has been combined with a spoonful of juice, in a small pot over medium heat.

Cook, stirring, just until grapes start to split and the mixture has thickened. Cool completely.

When ready to serve, beat the whipping cream until it is stiff, beating in the remaining quarter cup of sugar at the end.

Pile cream and cooked grape mixture into the pavlova and serve at once.

JUDIE STEEVES / CAPITAL NEWS

Clams & Okanagan Ginger Apple Cider Ciders are becoming very popular.

We have quite a few cideries now operating locally and more getting ready to open in the Okanagan. Here’s a great way to cook with cider, particularly with the ginger apple cider recently released by Okanagan Cider.

I used Oceanwise Manila clams raised sustainably on the beach in Desolation Sound, and available at Codfather’s. We served this with crusty bread and a spicy pork fried rice.

1 lb. (454 g) Manila clams 1 tbsp. (15 ml) butter 2 tsp. (10 ml) fresh ginger 3 green onions 1/2 c. (125 ml) cider salt & pepper, to taste

Rinse clams and discard any that don’t close. Slice green onions and mince fresh ginger.

Melt butter in a deep frypan or pot over medium heat and add the ginger and the white part of the green onions, turning about for a couple of minutes.

Add ginger apple cider, then clams and season with freshly-ground black pepper and sea salt.

Toss most of the remaining green, minced onion tops over top, reserving a handful to sprinkle on as you serve.

Cover and let steam for three to five minutes, just until the shells open.

Serve hot.

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