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WINTER SLIDE RUN…Ty Collie. 10, rides the big red slide into a heated pool Saturday at Fairfield Inn and Suites in Kelowna. The hotel hosted its annual Ride the Slide and Photos with Santa event this past weekend. Proceeds from the event were donated to Habitat for Humanity.

▼ BUSY WEEKEND

Police kept busy by myriad of drinking drivers Jennifer Smith STAFF REPORTER

Drinking and driving during the holidays is causing havoc on Okanagan roads again this year.

Over the weekend, police seized vehicles, smashed a woman’s window in to arrest her after she fled a roadside

check-stop, and helped extract a 20-year-old Peachland man from his vehicle after he was hit by a driver suspected of being drunk.

The Jeep Cherokee that hit the young man’s Pontiac G6 was reportedly being driven erratically, heading southbound on Highway 97 in the north-

bound lanes near Gorman’s Mill, without its lights on. The resulting accident was serious enough to keep the Pontiac driver in hospital with serious injuries.

“The driver of the Jeep, an 18-year-old man from Osoyoos, was detained for the purposes of an impaired investigation. Af-

ter being cleared by the medical staff at the Kelowna General Hospital, he was taken to the Kelowna RCMP Detachment where he provided breath samples in excess of the legal limit,” said Kris Clark in a statement issued Monday morning.

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The province and federal government have now approved the plan for the $4-million project, meaning construction is expected to start soon and could be completed by the end of next spring. The city has already approved the project.

The pier and marina will be built by Edmonton-based Westcorp, which will run the facility for 15 years with an option of another five years after that.

Westcorp also owns land nearby on which it wants to build a boutique hotel.

The city is making a minimal investment in the project in return for letting the company operate it and take the revenue it generates.

The marina will include day-use slips and a fueling station as well as the six-metre wide pier.

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City officials meet to hammer out budget for 2013 For the record Alistair Waters ASSISTANT EDITOR

Kelowna city council will hammer out its 2013 budget on Thursday.

During the all-day session at city hall, officials from all city departments, including the RCMP, fire department and airport, will make presentations, as council reviews the 2013 provisional financial plan.

City manager Ron Mattiussi has recommended a 2.54 per cent tax increase for 2013 after reviewing all the requirements for 2013. Last year the tax increase was 1.1 per cent.

“My goal is to maintain ex-

isting core services while providing for the maintenance requirements of existing infrastructure,” said Mattiussi.

“It’s important to continue to provide services, infrastructure and other amenities consistent with council priorities, but reflective of the current economic climate.”

The tax demand for 2013 is based on a number of current factors, said Mattiussi, including increasing RCMP staff to a level appropriate to Kelowna’s needs.

An independent study conducted for the city in late 2010 showed Kelowna needed as many as 22 more RCMP of-

ficers. Twelve were added for 2012 and four more will be added in 2013. Additional officers are expected to be added over the next few years.

But the additions come at a cost. The move to beef up police presence in the city has resulted one per cent of the proposed 2.54 tax increase just to support additional police as well as fire protection services.

After council spends the day reviewing and questioning staff submissions for the 2013 provisional budget, it will establish a proposed tax rate.

And based on previous years, that could mean a slight decrease or increase to the fig-

ure Mattiussi recommended heading into deliberations.

Carry-forward budget items from 2012 will be calculated in the new year and a final tax rate will be set in May. According to the city, this year, Kelowna had the fourth-lowest property tax and user fee charges among B.C. cities with populations greater than 75,000. Over the last three years the average tax increase has been 1.7 per cent.

Last year’s total municipal tax and user fees (before the Home Owner Grant was applied) for an average Kelowna house was $3,653—29 per cent below the average of the 17 lar-

gest cities in B.C. The $99.5 million in property taxes collected by the city in 2012 accounted for less than a quarter of the city’s $419 million in revenues for 2012. User fees, charges, reserve accounts and grants brought in 76 per cent of revenues.

This year, the city is looking to collect $103.1 million in taxes, the first time the figure has surpassed $100 million.

The average price of a Kelowna home currently sits at $450,175, with the municipal taxes for a home of that value at $1,686 for 2013. That is an increase of $41.77 over 2012.

A story that appeared in last Friday’s Capital News (Kelowna City Manager Says Council Faces 2.54 Per Cent Tax Hike Decision) incorrectly stated Coun. Gerry Zimmermann believes it is possible to keep the 2013 tax increase to one per cent.

It should have read Zimmermann believes it is not possible to keep the 2013 tax hike to one per cent.

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▼ BERNARD AVENUE

Parking an issue but business owners pleased with initial street upgrade Wade Paterson STAFF REPORTER

There was a mixture of reactions as customers visited businesses along the first upgraded phase of Bernard Avenue Saturday morning.

Once there, many enjoyed walking on the expanded sidewalks as they noticed the new streetscape features between Richter and Ellis Streets.

Those who visited Friday night were excited by the illuminated gateway that signifies the beginning of Kelowna’s downtown.

But getting to the refurbished avenue and finding parking was a less enjoyable experience for many.

“I’ve had a lot of people complain…they think it looks good but they don’t like what they decided to do with the parking,” said Samuel

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TO COME DOWN HERE NOW, IT’S LIKE THIS BIG OUTDOOR MALL FEELING…IT DOESN’T LOOK LIKE THE SAME STREET AT ALL ANYMORE. Ryan Hunter, business owner

Richards, owner of Gifts for Him. Richards said it might take a while for people to adjust to the new look, and more pedestrian-friendly, street.

“When it’s all done it’s going to be a reduction of (61) parking spots; that’s a bit of a worry because if people can’t find parking, they won’t want to come down here to shop,” said

Richards.

There will be 112 stalls available along Bernard once the revitalization is complete.

The store owner said he was happy with many aspects of the improvements, especially the neon lights at the corner of Richter Street and Bernard Avenue.

Although the construction period likely hindered customers from visiting Richard’s store for three months, Gifts for Him—formerly Bergman’s Gentlemen’s Gifts—took advantage of the lull to rebrand and make several changes to the shop.

“It’s kind of fun to unveil the new store as they unveil the new street.”

Ryan Hunter, owner of men’s underwear store Behind the Fly, said he was happy with the look of the street outside his store.

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RYAN HUNTER, owner of Behind the Fly, sits along the first upgraded section of Bernard Avenue. Hunter says he’s happy with the new look; however, customers are frustrated with the switch from angle to parallel parking.

Hunter. “The sidewalks are huge; it’s all open. I think they’ve done a great job.

“To come down here now, it’s like this big outdoor mall feeling…it doesn’t look like the same street at all anymore.”

The biggest concern Hunter has heard from other business owners and customers so far is the switch from angle to parallel parking.

He said the majority

of conversations he had with customers Friday night and Saturday morning involved complaints about fewer stalls along the road.

Hunter said he was always pro-construction and he felt the work needed to be done; however, the last three months have been challenging for the new business owner.

“The first two weeks of September were really bad. People were con-

fused and didn’t know where to go,” he said.

“The last three weeks of construction were the worst, when they started pouring the sidewalks. It was like a maze trying to get anywhere…the gates were all over the place and workers were directing you where to go.

“I had dirt in front of my store for a whole week and people didn’t even want to come in.”

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Street upgrade early Christmas gift WHAT’S UP DOWNTOWN

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am so excited to tell you that downtown has received the best Christmas gift ever this year—the on-time completion of the first phase of Bernard Avenue’s revitalization project.

The incredible work team that the city hired to do the work finished the final clean-up at exactly 6 p.m. last Friday, and the work is absolutely beautiful.

The luxuriously wide sidewalks, the striking new streetlights, new trees and plantings, granite slab benches, the “gateway” light posts at Richter that feature a fascinating ever-changing light show after dark—it’s all brought Bernard Avenue beautifully into the spotlight for the first time in years.

What a great experience on Saturday to see people strolling the new wide sidewalks with big smiles on their faces— even people in scooters and wheelchairs had plenty of room to maneuver.

And everyone seemed to be getting the hang of the new parallel park-

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ing, which really gives the street an urban, streamlined look and puts the emphasis on the people and sidewalks rather than the cars.

To celebrate the completion of the first phase (the 500-600 block), the downtown merchants are planning a huge Shop the Block/Bernard debut party this Saturday, Dec. 15, all day.

Shops will feature special goodies and deals, free demos and other surprises.

The White Sails Chorus will be strolling the street and shops and spreading Christmas cheer with carols and merriment.

Santa, Frosty the Snowman and even a few elves will also be milling about to share the fun.

The Towne Centre Mall has arranged entertainment—live piano music, a magician, and a special show by the White Sails Chorus at 1 p.m.

Check out your favourite shop’s Facebook page for more info on what special treats they’re planning for Dec. 15. We’re all very excited to show off our beautiful new look to Kelowna.

Don’t forget that Bernard Avenue is now also entirely open to traffic again. And once again, for the month of December, Saturday parking is free at all city-owned parking

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THE CHRISTMAS season is now well upon us, as is evident by the seasonal decorations inside Towne Centre Mall. lots and meters.

With over 30 parking lots and two parkades, not to mention the metered parking, that’s a whole lot of free parking spots available on Saturdays.

Last chance to pick a child from The Giving Tree at Tigerlily—you can pick a child from our tree, and bring back an unwrapped gift for them until Dec. 22.

All gifts will go to children at the women’s emergency shelter for their Christmas party.

These are kids who really need a little extra magic this year, as they’re going through a tough time.

One last note. The Towne Centre Mall now has a gift-wrapping store open until Christmas which is being run by the

Icy road conditions had Kelowna RCMP hopping over the weekend.

Police were called to some 26 separate collisions as drivers tried to cope with snow and ice for one of the first times in the year, despite the December date.

“It’s a high amount for this late in the season,” said Const. Kris Clark, acknowledging the extra effort police made over the weekend.

He noted the main traffic arteries were largely alright, though smaller areas where snow had thawed and then frozen caused a number of issues.

He said the cops do call the city to ask for areas to be ploughed or treated for ice, but they have to know there’s an issue to do so.

“In a lot of cases you don’t know something is bad unless you have a collision,” he said.

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Birdwatchers ramping up for annual bird count Judie Steeves STAFF REPORTER

If watching birds holds any interest for you, join in the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Council Saturday, Dec. 15, either by joining a field group or watching them in your backyard and reporting in.

Organized by Chris Charlesworth in the Kelowna area, the day’s efforts will begin pre-

dawn with some owling by avid members of the Central Okanagan Naturalists’ Club’s birding group.

It will continue after daybreak with a number of groups, probably 50 people or so, organized to cover the entire area during the day.

Charlesworth says the count circle, 24 kilometres centred at Highway 97 and Ellis Street, ex-

tends from Blue Grouse Mountain in the northwest to the south end of Ellison Lake in the northeast, and from Gallagher’s Canyon in the southeast to Powers Creek in West Kelowna in the southwest.

This year, they’re confident they will be able to include some Snowy Owls, since a number of them have been spotted in this area due to a cyclical shortage of the small

mammals they feed on in northern areas.

Many of the big birds are nearly starving because of the lack of their normal feed and they’ve had to migrate south to search for better pickings.

Most years, Charlesworth says, they’re lucky to count one or two during the Christmas Bird Count.

There’s also a Double-crested Cormorant hanging around the Bennett Bridge, a species that’s rarely spotted in the Okanagan, particularly during the dead of winter, he noted, so they’re hop-

ing to spot it on count day.

Blue Jays have also been spotted in the Mission and Glenmore areas, he said. These are not the more common resident Steller’s Jays, but a lighter-blue and white jay more common in the east.

Charlesworth said if the weather stays on the warm side, ponds and other bodies of water will still be open, which means more birds will be counted and a wider variety of birds.

If you’d like to participate in a field group, contact him at 7180335 or by e-mail: c_

charlesworth23@hotmail.com For those interested in participating in the Feeder Watch program, the contact this year is Denise Brownlie, who can be reached at 717-1809 or at: owls-nest@shaw.ca with your total number of birds sighted on count day.

Charlesworth advises you to count individual species during the day, but only count the highest number of any one species from the day for your final tally.

For instance, if you see 10 House Finches at 9 a.m., and eight at 10 a.m.,

only use the 10, so you’re not counting any twice.

Either phone or e-mail her at the end of the day with your final tallies.

You will be part of the 113th year that the CBC has been conducted throughout the Americas during the Christmas/ New Years period.

Results are used to help determine trends in bird populations, to assess the health of populations and guide conservation efforts.

It’s the longest-running citizen science survey in the world. jsteeves@kelownacapnews.com

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Local MLAs talk the economy in annual address to business leaders Wade Paterson STAFF REPORTER

Local Liberal MLAs Norm Letnick, Ben Stewart and Steve Thomson focused on economic issues when they took the stage last Friday at a Kelowna Chamber of Commerce luncheon.

The provincial politicians spoke to Kelowna’s business community about progress on key capital projects, the BC Jobs Plan and the 2013 economic forecast.

Kelowna-Lake Country MLA Norm Letnick told the crowd the Liberal government has done a lot over the past 11 years; however, he ac-

Norm Letnick knowledged there is still a lot more that needs to be done.

He highlighted improvements to the Highway 97 corridor, including the Westside Road Interchange, the new stretch of highway near Winfield and Oyama

and 47 km of four and sixlane upgrades between Osoyoos and Highway 1.

He added the B.C. Ministry of Advanced Education, Innovation and Technology has invested $162.5 million in UBCO since 2001 and $63 million in Okanagan College since 2005.

He noted a significant cycling improvement—a bicycle and pedestrian flyover, built near the Ellison overpass—will be constructed in the near future.

“There is no room on the bridge itself for bicycles going toward UBCO,” said Letnick.

In total, the provincial government has invested about $1.5 billion in cap-

ital projects in the Central Okanagan since 2001.

But, he admitted, much more needs to be done in the area.

Letnick told the business crowd that he, Stewart and Thomson are working to communicate with leaders of Central Okanagan communities to discuss capital projects that are seen as priorities.

“Over the next few months, we want to come up with an aspirational document: Where we see the future of our area,” said Letnick.

“Then (we’ll) present that to the people, and they’ll tell us whether we have it right or not.” wpaterson@kelowancapnews.com

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A dramatic chase ensued with police following her in her Mazda through two different stops, a ditch on Sexsmith Road and over the median on Sexsmith Road at Highway 97, as she turned left onto the highway.

It took a spike belt on the highway at Beaver Lake Road to stop her. She is now heading to court Dec. 13 to face possible charges of flight from police and obstruction.

She was issued a ticket for driving without her licence, though Clark said it is suspected she too would have failed the breathalizer at the Counter Attack operation.

A member of Mothers Against Drunk Driving and an officer from the RCMP’s task force to deal with

the issue were on hand during Monday morning’s regular police press briefing to speak to the prevalence of drunk driving during the holidays.

“Historically, we’ve found more (infractions) at this time of year,” said Cpl. Jayson Lacash, who is part of what’s called Alexa’s Team, so named for four-year-old Alexa Middelaer, killed by a drunk driver while walking with her aunt in Delta.

Lacash said there are plenty of people still drinking too much and deciding to drive home from downtown establishments on any given weekend, but even with increased Counter Attack enforcement boosting statistical evidence, it seems people still do drink and drive more in December.

But he also thinks the situation is improving.

“I’m not seeing quite as many repeat offenders and the readings

are not as high as they used to be in my experience,” said Lacash.

He believes the graduated licensing system and its a zero tolerance policy for new drivers, banning them from having anything to drink before getting behind the wheel, is changing the culture among drivers just entering adulthood.

Unfortunately, there is also a group for whom drinking and driving is a norm that just isn’t going to change, he said.

Twenty driving prohibitions were issued in Counter Attack actions Friday, including seven 90day Immediate Roadside Driving Prohibitions (IRP), 10 three-day IRPs, two 24-hour prohibitions for drugs and alcohol, and a 12-hour driving prohibition.

Saturday evening police added another six people to the offender list after an operation on the William R. Bennett Bridge. jsmith@kelownacapnews.com

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A declining amount of fruit from organic growers has led to a decision by the Okanagan Tree Fruit Co-operative not to handle it any longer.

Only about five growers have been affected, and they shipped about 800 bins of organic apples to the OTFC this year, reports Chris Pollock from the OTFC. Kelowna grower Ken Rieger says he and his family have been shipping through the coop for more than 40 years and he’s not sure what he’ll do now with his 200 or so bins of apples.

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He transitioned to organic about six years ago, and says people are really appreciative of that, so he’s surprised the co-op isn’t prepared to continue handling organic fruit.

It could be expensive to find an alternative, whether that involves trucking fruit further away or setting up a packing facility on the farm.

Chief executive officer Alan Tyabji said it was felt the company couldn’t provide the highest quality of service with diminishing quantities of organic fruit.

Organic growers recently received letters from the co-op recommending they find organic packers who would provide them with the same quality service that OTFC provides

conventional growers, he said.

Most local organic tree fruits now are shipped through Cawston Cold Storage which is owned by five orchardist families.

Since most of the region’s organic tree fruit is grown in the Similkameen area anyway, that option is convenient for most growers, noted one of those owners, Linda Edwards of Cawston.

Organic growers can also choose to pack and market their fruit themselves off the farm or through local farmers’ markets, and there are two other companies that handle organic fruit. jsteeves@kelownacapnews.com

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Later that same morning, at 3:50 a.m., West Kelowna RCMP responded to a report someone had broken into Open Road Store, located at 100-2330 Highway 97 South.

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hile the mainstream media has often been criticized in the past for being slow on the uptake of how social media is changing how news is communicate, it appears we are not alone still today in that regard.

Last week, the chairwoman of the Vancouver Board of Trade, Patti Bacchus, made a political statement about coverage of teen suicide that made her sound about 10 years behind the times.

And that was a tad surprising given that Bacchus, being touted as a potential Liberal candidate in the next provincial election, earned her political stripes while serving on the Vancouver school board.

The world of social media, good and bad, is familiar territory for those empowered to run our schools, but Bacchus seems to have forgotten what she might have learned from that experience.

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She was responding to the coverage surrounding the suicide of Amanda Todd, who posted her farewell online and it went viral. What Bacchus conveniently ignored was social media was the driving force behind this story from the outset.

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media outlets may score some political points somewhere, gain some higher profile perhaps for Bacchus, but does little to address her concerns about publicizing suicide and the fear it can promote the copy-cat syndrome.

We would like to see Bacchus and other elected politicians focus on the root causes for youth suicide and how they might be addressed, rather than slamming the media to gain public attention.

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was two weeks before Christmas and all through the city, Council was pondering how to increase the kitty.

Kelowna city council will hunker down with municipal staff Thursday to figure out just how big a lump of coal—also known as the annual property tax increase— will be given to local property owners.

Coming just days before Christmas, it always seems a little cold that something as financially painful as a tax increase should be settled at this

time of giving. But, as was once said, time stops for no man and like it or not, municipalities do not have the luxury of taking time off for the holiAlistair days.

With the mid-May Waters deadline for finalizing municipal budgets in B.C. looming, something as complicated as figuring out how much it will cost to run the city, where the money will come from and what will be included has to be dealt with sooner rather than later.

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women of council for the proposed 2.54 per cent tax hike they say is coming, remember last year Kelowna taxpayers got off fairly light with a 1.1 per cent hike. In fact, the average for the last few years has been 1.7 per cent, lower than most similarly-sized cities in B.C. The city can take its lumps for many decisions depending on which side of the fence you sit, but to give it it’s due, it’s always been fairly well managed when it comes to its finances.

Unlike some municipalities that use the politically expedient tactic of no tax increase in a given year— a move that inevitably bites it in the wallet later—Kelowna has embarked

on more of a slow but steady approach.

With the exception of the bump needed to pay for the H2O aquatic centre a few years ago, tax hikes here have generally been around two per cent and sometimes lower. And for that the lights stay on, the roads get cleared of snow, there are indoor and outdoor places to play, garbage gets dealt with and, most important of all, the toilets continue to flush.

For the average homeowner, the property taxes they pay here are a pretty good deal.

But lets face it. None of us like paying tax—any tax. We feel our hard-earned dollars are being taken away. But it’s not a one way street. We

are paying for services. And, in many cases, we are getting what we say we want. But we have to pay for it.

And taxes only foot the bill for about a quarter of what it costs to run the city.

Given City Hall’s penchant for squeezing everything it can out of a buck and council’s oft-stated desire to keep tax increases to a minimum, it’ll be no surprise should council come out of Thursday’s budget deliberations with a lower increase than the 2.54 per cent it started with.

But make no mistake, there will be an increase this year. That’s because in life, and at City Hall, to use an age-old expression, nothing’s for nothing.

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Cedar Ave. park plan needs jump start To the editor: The vision of a long and narrow linear park along Abbott Street where Cedar Avenue meets the lake was first created somewhere back in the 1980s.

Over the years that followed, the city purchased the eleven contiguous waterfront residential lots needed.

One of the homes was demolished a few years ago and a chain link fence presently keeps the public out of this vacant property.

The remaining lots have eight aging homes that the city has rented out for many years.

Unfortunately, somewhere along the line the vision of a park was lost.

In 2005, the city removed any references to future park and instead changed the Official Community Plan to designate this waterfront for commercial and high density residential develop-

ment.

In 2011, myself and a small group of concerned citizens organized meetings and then held a highly publicized rally to convince the city to restate the original park plan.

Sadly, and despite overwhelming public support, in the spring of 2011 council deferred any decision. Shortly thereafter, several new councillors and a new mayor were elected, and since then nothing has happened.

Recently, an excellent letter from Bob and Rachel Whitehead was published detailing the benefits of the park and how it would compliment the rapidly growing Pandosy area.

However, they should recall that our current mayor was a major supporter of rezoning the land from park to commercial when he was mayor in 2005.

As such, I am not optimis-

tic that our present council will make any decision on the area until a developer comes forward with a commercial or residential proposal.

Leaving the area in its present state ensures that public does not recognize the amazing beauty that exists along the 900 feet of narrow waterfront land.

When a development plan does come forward, the city will proudly announce that a popular but dilapidated area of our lakefront will finally be improved.

The land the city long ago purchased for park will be sold for development. Mission complete.

The public needs to get involved now rather than wait for a development proposal to come forward.

My recommendation is to encourage the city to remove all eight homes that are currently be-

ing rented.

A simple, long and narrow open green space with existing magnificent trees could be opened up for the citizens to enjoy today.

Many thousands of people pass this area year round. A small city expenditure, that needs to happen regardless, could allow us to enjoy what I argue would evolve into one of the most popular public waterfronts in Kelowna.

If I am wrong on that assumption, then a suitable development proposal could still proceed with public support.

Meantime, the families growing up today can enjoy what has been unnecessarily hidden from us for two decades. Let’s encourage council to finally finish what was started a long time ago.

Michael Neill, Kelowna

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Skateboarder rescues scared cat from tree To the editor: I have to write this letter to express my sincere thanks to a young man who I only know by his first name—Jerry Huhu (meaning tiger) is an orange tabby I rescued several months ago from a stray.

I had almost no knowledge on having a cat as a pet.

On Sunday evening, I tried to have our fourth walk with Huhu in his walking jacket at Ben Lee Park, where he seemed having enjoyed more and more each time.

Around 9 p.m., as we were about to return

home, two unleashed dogs together with their owners approached us.

One of the dogs took an interest in Huhu.

Sensing some hostility, the cat began to back up. I was trying to hold the leash and pick up the cat while wishing the dog owner’s would take control of his dog.

All that just happened in a split second before the dog started attack.

Huhu wriggled out of his jacket, and climbed on a nearby pine tree. Then a reek of alcohol from the dog’s owner floated by?

But looking up the tree, I could not see where

Huhu was? I had no knowledge about the fact that a cat can be stuck in a tree?

I did not know what I should do, so I waited for the cat to come down on its own. But it was getting late, and colder, so I started to pray.

Eventually, a young man on a skateboard towed by his dog friend came by and asked if I need help. Obviously to me, he had a conversation with the drunken guy and knew what had happened.

I said yes I do, and he disappeared with his dog to go retrieve a flashlight.

He returned and with

the help of the light, was able to see the cat’s eyes staring at him from the very top of the tree.

So what next? How do we get the cat down?

The young man disappeared again, and returned this time with a ladder, pulled along on his skateboard by his dog.

By 10:45 p.m., we managed to get Huhu down, although one of the young man’s fingers was bitten by the scared cat.

Fortunately, the cat has had all the shots.

I only know that my cat rescuer’s name is Jerry. He is the rescuing hero of Huhu.

I wish I could be an artist so I would draw this picture on the board: In the darkness with some dim lights from the light poles, a young man holding a 20-foot extended ladder rescues a stranded strange cat. What picture could be more beautiful than that?

Thank you so much Jerry! And I pray for your finger getting better very soon.

And I also hope everyone keeps their dog on a leash in the public places.

Wendy Yu, Kelowna

PM applauded for oil company deal decision To the editor: On Friday, Dec. 7, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced the approval of two highly anticipated deals— China National Offshore Oil Co.’s (CNOOC) $15.1-billion acquisition of Calgary oil company Nexen Inc. and Malaysia’s Petronas $5.3-billion acquisition of Progress Energy Resources Corp.

Mr. Harper also announced new guidelines that present balanced approach to foreign direct investment. The guidelines essentially forbid future takeovers of Canadian oil sand companies by state-owned enterprises, but simultaneously allow for foreign capital through minority investments and joint venture

partnerships.

The message from Ottawa is clear: Canada still welcomes foreign investment and capital but such deals will be highly scrutinized if involving control of a current Canadian company.

In other words, Canadian companies will continue to operate commercially, and be employed and managed by Canadians.

In a statement by John Manley, president and CEO of the Canadian Council of Chief Executives, he said: “…the decision to approve the acquisitions of Nexen Inc. and Progress Energy Resources Corp. sends a positive signal to investors in Canada and around the world.

Canada welcomes for-

eign investment because it is good for our economy, good for job creation and increases competition, which in turn strengthens productivity.”

However, due to our relatively small population, foreign capital is necessary to ensure Canada remains a leading exporter in the oil and energy sectors.

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and efficient process that allows small to medium-sized businesses to access rebates directly and do it online,” said Tom Loski, vice-president, customer service, FortisBC. The Bargain! Shop Holdings Inc., which operates more than 230 retail locations across Canada, took advantage of the new Product Rebate Program to improve and modernize the lighting in some of its stores in the Okanagan.

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recent fire in a garment factory in Dhaka, Bangladesh, provided a reminder of a strikingly similar tragedy in New York City just over 100 years ago.

It also was a grim indicator of how far some, but not all, countries have come in protecting employees in the workplace.

The Tazreen Fashions Ltd. factory in Dhaka made clothes for a number of well-known North American retailers. It occupied a nine-storey building and employed over 1,000 low-wage workers.

More than110 bodies were recovered after a fire ripped through the factory, causing panicked workers to leap from high windows in an attempt to escape.

Most of the workers were women, most earned less than $40 per month.

Bangladesh is a global centre for clothes manufacturing due to its cheap labour, with many popular brands using huge factories to produce items for export to western markets. Workplace safety standards can be pathetically low (or non-existent).

The Tazreen factory was widely reported to have been supplying clothing to Walmart and Disney among other large western companies.

This disaster comes on the heels of a recent fire in a Pakistan garment factory which killed 289 workers and injured 110 more.

As for the Tazreen fire, some reports quoted survivors as saying that doors were locked and that managers prevented them from leaving the building.

The company’s owner initially denied his workplace was unsafe. A Bangladesh fire official later disclosed that the garment factory had lost its fire safety certification months earlier due to a lack of proper safety arrangements.

There were, apparently, no emergency fire exits whatsoever.

The parallels to New York’s 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist factory fire are striking.

On a Saturday afternoon in August 1911 in New York City, hundreds of female garment workers prepared to head home at the end of their long workday—146 of them would not make it out of the workplace alive.

The Triangle Shirtwaist Company was located in the top three floors of a 10-storey building near New York’s Washington Square. Triangle produced

women’s blouses (which, at the time, were referred to as “shirtwaists” or “waists”).

Many of the garment workers were teenagers (as young as 14), immiRobert grant females earning less Smithson than $400 per year. They worked a 60 to 70 hours a week with shifts as long as 14 hours per day.

The conditions in the Triangle factory have been described as typical of the time. Regulation of workplace safety was virtually non-existent and the Triangle factory was an example of the pathetic conditions experienced by workers in the early 20th century.

One record of the events stated that “flammable textiles were stored throughout the factory, scraps of fabric littered the floors, patterns and designs on sheets of tissue paper hung above the tables, the …cutters sometimes smoked, illumination was provided by open gas lighting, and there were only a few buckets of water” available in case of fire.

Some of the factory exits were apparently locked to protect against employee theft.

Other doors only opened inwards, rendering them useless in the face of a stampede of panicked employees. A rickety fire escape would prove to be ineffective for its intended purpose.

The fire began on the 8th floor of the building. Workers on the 8th and 10th floors mostly escaped to safety.

For the 9th floor workers, there would be a much more terrible outcome.

By all accounts, the deadly fire spread swiftly. The workers’ escape was prevented by a stairwell engulfed in smoke and flame, by a locked exit, a disabled elevator and by the collapse of the only fire escape.

Many died by leaping down the elevator shaft. Bodies were later found piled against doors and huddled together in side rooms. For the rest, the 9th floor windows offered the only hope of escape.

Firefighters’ hoses and ladders, however, did not reach beyond the 7th floor and blankets and nets, held by rescuers on the ground to catch women who leaped to safety, collapsed under the force.

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New name, direction for OC student initiative Barry Gerding EDITOR

Okanagan business students are stepping up their efforts to encourage the entrepreneurial spirit in the Okanagan.

As members of SIFE—Students In Free Enterprise—the participating students have voluntarily gotten involved with and launched new programs to help encourage interest in business as a potential career and bring about positive change in their community.

But SIFE has now taken on a new name—Enactus, which is an acronym for Entrepreneurs, Actions and Us. The rebranding of SIFE, a non-profit organization that in 39 countries around the world with the involvement of 1,600 colleges and more than 57,000 students,, is intended to help raise the profile of the group’s

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IT’S TRYING TO GET KIDS TO FOCUS ON THE IDEA OF ENTREPREURSHIP AND WHAT IT CAN MEAN TO THEM… Adrienne Renaud, Okanagan College business student

commitment to using the power of entrepreneurial action to improve the quality of life and standard of living for people in need.

Adrienne Renaud, a third-year Okanagan College business degree student and vice-president of marketing for the local chapter, says the name change from SIFE to Enactus that can be translated in other languages and still carry the same intent and meaning.

Renaud, who transferred to OC from Prince George to get her business degree, says being involved in SIFE has been a life changing experience for her.

“It really hit home for me in September when I went to our SIFE World Cup event in Washington, D.C. in September and saw what we are doing in these 39 other countries. It was just incredible,” Renaud said.

“I was looking for like-minded people when I found SIFE…its whole mandate is about positive economic, environment and social change.”

Renaud said Enactus will continue to give students the opportunity to take what they learn in theory in the college classroom and put it to the reality test in the community.

“There is a lot of networking involved because it offers us the chance to get out in the community and meet people, and

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She said the Okanagan business community being small business oriented presents challenges for graduating students who want to stay here rather than moving elsewhere to start their business ca-

reers.

“Leaving for larger centres is a bit of a problem here in the Okanagan, but for myself my hope is that getting involved (with Enactus) will help get me involved in the community and make the connections that will ultimately help me to stay and find employment.”

She said one of the

programs started under SIFE and will carry on with Enactus is to take the message of entrepreneuriship to students at the high school and middle school levels.

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Besides carrying out social and business advocacy projects in the Okanagan, Enactus participants are also involved in national and international business start-up idea competitions. bgerding@kelownacapnews.com

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Factory fire rekindles New York City disaster Smithson rom A13 ens of desperate young women flung themselves out of the windows rather than let the fire capture them.

New York City’s sidewalks received 62 young women that day.

The Triangle Shirtwaist factory fire stood for 90 years as New York City’s worst example of

mass workplace fatalities.

It was only eclipsed by the terrible events of Sept.

11, 2001. The workers’ deaths in the Triangle fire served to galvanize support for garment work-

ers unions which, to that point, had enjoyed only moderate success.

Unions such as the International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union and the Womens’ Trade Union pressed for comprehensive safety and workers’ compensation laws. The cries of support for improvement of unsafe working conditions were widespread. New York’s governor appointed an investigative commission, resulting in the passage of new factory safety legislation.

The Triangle Shirtwaist factory fire truly was a seminal moment in the history of American workplace safety and labour relations.

Let’s all hope the Tazreen fire in Bangladesh serves the same purpose in that country.

Robert Smithson is a labour and employment lawyer, and operates Smithson Employment Law in Kelowna. www.smithsonlaw.ca

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If the stress of December makes you spend “money you do not have” then January will bring the stress of having to find the money to pay for December purchases, many of them already forgotten.

During this busy holiday season, take time for yourself.

If you prefer listening to mu-

sic, then put the music on and dance around the room, if you prefer visual images to help relax, look at images; if you prefer exercise, go for a walk, a skate or a toboggan ride.

You can choose to do a calming or stretching exercise, such as yoga or tai-chi. Learn to become more playful. Humour and laughter can keep you young.

After a good laugh you will see the bright side of a situation. Watch a funny movie, read a light hearted book and hang with happy people—you will be amazed at how young you feel.

Don’t expect everyone to get along this holiday season; don’t expect miracles. If the family dynamics are not good during the year, expect some tension at Christmas gatherings. Avoid touchy subjects.

Try and keep family events full of fun activities to do.

Get enough sleep. Try to be moderate in all things you do. Eat drink and party in moderation.

Remember to exercise and relax every chance you get. Enjoy this holiday season—happy holidays!

Doreen Smith is a certified financial planner with Capri Wealth Management.

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SENIORS Be A Santa program encouraged Reflections on loss of ships The holidays are a time for families and friends to gather together and enjoy annual festive traditions like decorating their homes, cooking a delicious meal and unwrapping gifts.

However, for seniors without loved ones and poor financial support, the holiday season can be a very lonely time.

That’s why Kelowna’s Mayor Walter Gray has proclaimed Dec. 12 as Be a Santa to a Senior Day. Began by Home Instead Senior Care, the Be a Santa to a Senior program provides holiday gifts to iso-

lated seniors, who may otherwise not receive a gift during the holiday season.

Kelowna residents can pick up an ornament from Christmas trees set up at London Drugs in Kelowna and West Kelowna. The ornament will include the first name of a senior and their requested gift.

Local residents are encouraged to take an ornament, buy the items listed and return them unwrapped to the same location. Local RCMP officers will help deliver gifts.

To celebrate Be a Santa to a Senior Day, The Missionwood Re-

tirement Resort will host a special luncheon on Dec. 12, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

This delicious turkey dinner will be served “by donation” to all in the community who desire to assist a senior in need.

All donations will go towards the Be a Santa to a Senior program.

City councillor Maxine DeHart will read the Be a Santa To a Senior proclamation on behalf of the mayor between noon and 1 p.m.

For more information on the Be a Santa to a Senior program please visit www.beasantatoasenior.ca.

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during Second World War Thomas Pyper CONTRIBUTOR

Because so much happened in the Second World War, just about every day should be a memorial day for lives that were lost.

I started sailing as a Dutch merchant marine engineer in July 1947. My first trip was to Szczecin, Poland.

We sailed through a channel that had been swept clean of mines to reach the port.

I didn’t have much time to think how “clean” that was because I was put to work on the steam winches used to load and unload the ship when it was docked in harbours.

When we arrived in Szczecin, a former German city then incorporated by Poland, it was really a sight to see.

The harbour two years after the war was not much different than when the retreating Germans had left the place in a hurry.

The harbour had been heavily bombed and there were half-finished ships and other boats all over the place.

And there were a lot of Russian soldiers around with rifles slung over their shoulders.

My next trip was along another channel on the British coast that had also been swept clear of mines, a trip that eventually took us past the mouth of the Thames River.

The river mouth was littered with sunken vessels sticking out of the water, which at the time I assumed had been torpedoed by German U-boats.

I learned, however, that the wreckage was there to block the U-boats from sneaking up the river during the war.

On another trip in the Atlantic Ocean we came across another reminder of the Second World War, a life raft floating on the water.

We wondered from which torpedoed boat the raft was from dating back at least two years ago and who might have been on it at one time.

I made many trips over the six years I was a sailor with the merchant marine, visiting countries such as Spain, Algeria, Morocco, Italy, Tunisia and many

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About six years ago at a garage sale, I came across a book titled Cruel Sea by Nicholas Monsarrat.

What I read in that book shocked me about the loss of ships during the Second World War. In one convoy, 21 ships were torpedoed by the German U-boats while sailing from England to Gibralter. Only seven made it, the rest were sunk.

So all those years I was sailing those waters, many times we sailed over sunken ships with many of the sailors unable to escape.

It left me with a sick feeling. As a marine engineer, I always worked below the sea level. Those ships that were sunk during the Second World War were generally always targeted by torpedoes in the middle of the ship where the boiler rooms were located and hard to escape from after a ship took a hit.

When the war was over, a count was done of the loss of Navy and merchant marine ships, and the number of sailors who were killed.

Some 3,000 ships were sent to the bottom of the ocean, along with about 780 U-boats. The Canadian Navy lost 14 warships and 2,000 sailors lost their lives.

About 70 merchant marine ships were lost at a cost of another 1,700 lives.

In another book I came across, I read about a ship called the S.S. Zypenberg that I had sailed on seven times for a total of 368 days at sea.

That ship was also involved in a wartime collision with a Canadian corvette vessel. The collision, caused by bad weather, resulted in the corvette sinking.

The book didn’t tell what happened to the corvette crew, but I assume they were hopefully picked up and saved.

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The other part of preparing for achieving your entrepreneurial opportunity is adequately preparing yourself.

Force open your eyes, set some goals and importantly, build a productive mindset—you’ll need it.

Erase “should” and “could” from your vocabulary and your thinking.

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A good deal of your knowledge may constitute solutions to yesterday’s problems. It may or may not apply to today.

Some of the best opportunities lie among “ truths” that no longer apply.

The final part of preparing for opportunities is to quit preparing—and act.

Find out what works and doesn’t work for you.

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First-year students from the UBC Okanagan School of Engineering spent the past semester creating fundraising ideas and project proposals for local not-for-profit organizations to support their engineering and science-related endeavours.

It is a mutually beneficial relationship that gives students real-world experience while teaching them that engineering is about being responsible citizens who serve their communities, says Laura Patterson, UBCO engineering school instructor.

“Community organizations have a variety of needs which engineers and their unique skills can be of service,” Patterson said, adding the project is supported by the Community Service Learning Program at the Kelowna campus.

“Engineers can deliver unique fundraising ideas. Last year, Inn from the Cold took one group’s idea for a ‘Push to End Homelessness’ initiative and raised over $18,000.”

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Carter Merwin, a firstyear engineering student whose group delivered the winning fundraising proposal to the Myra Canyon Trestle Restoration Society, says the experience exceeded expectations.

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“But what was really exceptional about this project is it allowed firstyear engineers the opportunity to help sustain something important to the community.”

This year’s participating not-for-profit organizations were: • Kelowna & District Society for Community Living (KDSCL) • Kelowna Community Food Bank • Central Okanagan Heritage Society • The British Columbia Society for the Preven-

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Create new holiday traditions Much of what makes the holiday season so special is the traditions that people hold dear. While families have traditions that stretch back decades, there is plenty of opportunity to embrace new means of celebration to breathe new life into Christmas, Chanukkah or the season’s other holidays.

Chances are you’re already hanging stockings or going caroling this year. You can add some of these and modify as they fit for your family.

1 Feed the wildlife. During the cold days of winter, birds and small animals that don’t hibernate may find it difficult to forage for food. By trimming an outdoor pine tree in edible snacks you’ll have a beautiful tree and one that benefits the wildlife as well. String peanuts and other nuts for the squirrels. Make little ornaments out of suet and string for the birds. Berries and corn can be enjoyed by all. Be sure to choose a tree that is far enough away from the home, so you don’t have too many scavengers hunting and pecking around the house.

2 Create a photo Advent calendar.

Make your own Advent calendar that has small doors that open up to photos of different family members. Or use a collection of children’s pictures that showcase how they’ve changed as they’ve grown older.

3 “Adopt” a child for holiday gifts. Each year you can bring a smile to a child in need by purchasing a present for an underprivileged kid. Some post offices sponsor “Letters from Santa” events where participants can respond to one of the thousands of letters mailed to The North Pole. Or work with a local charity that organizes events to bring gifts to children in hospitals or in foster care.

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5 Remember someone who has passed on.The holiday season is one made beautiful by lit candles and twinkling lights.

Remember a loved one or a friend who has passed away by lighting a remembrance candle in his or her honor. It’s a way this person can still be part of the festivities.

6 Have a holiday sing-a-long. Sure it may be tradition to go around the neighborhood singing carols, but it’s just as fun indoors. Have a singing party where guests are given lyrics to popular tunes they can sing around the piano or karaoke machine.

7 Bring some joy to a public servant. Police officers, firefighters, military personnel ... many of these workers do not get off for the holidays. There are a certain number of public servants who must remain on call in the event of an emergency. Treat these people to something enjoyable when they may be missing their own festivities. Cook or cater a meal for a fire house, deliver cookies to the police station or put together care packages for people living on a military base.

8 Banish the holiday blues.

When the holidays are set to go for another year, many people find they become a little down.

After all, a home that was once filled with merry trinkets may now go back to the bare essentials. Create a tradition where everyone in the family receives one more gift -- a personalized ornament that can be packed away for use next year -- that’s given in January before the decorations are packed away.

It’s another opportunity to open a present, and it symbolizes looking forward to the joy of next year.

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The holidays are upon us, bringing all those personal and family images and sensations we cherish. But for many of us, there are a few not-so-joyous holiday sights (a purse overflowing with credit card receipts) and sounds (the ca-ching! of the cash registers marking our escalating debt). These negatives can easily outweigh all that we love about the holiday season, especially during this less-than-prosperous economic period.

“Overall, the Great Recession brought about a renewed dedication to saving,” says Eric Tyson, author of Personal Finance For Dummies®, 7th Edition.

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family.”

What if you could have a wonderful, memorable holiday and avoid the financial hangover afterwards? Tyson provides great tips on how to keep your holiday spending in check.

■ FIND AN ALTERNATIVE to gift-giving during the holidays. Many people feel they have to give gifts during the holidays, either because it’s a family tradition or because they know their friends and relatives have gotten gifts for them. There are plenty of great ways to trade in this tradition for another one that is even more meaningful, and chances are your family and friends will be happy to save gift-buying dough as well.

“Instead of exchanging gifts, your family members might want to pool their money and spend it on a holiday1 outing,” says Tyson. “If Page you have kids, you’ll probably want to get them a little something, but set strict spending limits.”

■ IF YOU MUST BUY GIFTS, cut your expenses elsewhere as necessary. Perhaps you’d rather dine out or go to the movies less, or maybe you can forego that new pair of shoes you’ve been wanting for yourself in order to afford gifts for the grandparents. “It doesn’t matter where you make cuts, just that you make them,” says Tyson. “Keeping your

other spending under control while you’re out there doing your shopping can be a challenge, but just keep repeating to yourself the importance of not over-spending.”

■ SET A BUDGET and keep tabs on what you are spending. While you’re doing your holiday shopping, your new best friends should be your checkbook register, credit card statements, and all of your receipts. It’s easy to get into a spending rhythm when shopping for yourself or others, and that’s why you need to physically write down every purchase you make and make sure you don’t go over your budget.

“Most people don’t budget their shopping and don’t realize that by the time you buy all the presents, plus wrapping paper, cards, decorations, etc., it’s added up to a ridiculous amount. Having a budget that you know you must stick to will help keep your impulse spending from getting out of hand and will help you hone in on the most reasonably priced holiday items.”

■ PLAN WHAT YOU are going to buy, and don’t get any extras! Particularly during the holidays, companies pull out their most appealing packaging in hopes of snagging the eyes of shoppers. That’s why along with your budget, you’re going to want to take an exact list of what you want to buy for your gift recipients.

Don’t go shopping for someone’s gift until you know exactly what you are going to buy.

■ USE THE SEASON to set a good example for your kids.

Your kids learn about money from you.

And if they see you spending left and

right during the holiday season, the lesson they come away with isn’t going to be a good one. During the holidays, it’s very easy for the “gimmee gimmee gimmee” materialistic attitude to get out of control.

■ WATCH OUT FOR DEALS that seem too good to be true. Read the fine print on any deal you are considering taking before you go to the store to make the purchase.

■ LEAVE THE PLASTIC at home. Many of us can explain away spending so much on gifts because we simply charge everything and reason that we can pay it off gradually after the holidays.

This is a great way to create a never-ending cycle of consumer debt for yourself. It only creates unnecessary financial stress for you after the holidays.

“Use your budget to figure out how you can purchase the gifts you want to purchase without putting them on your credit card,” says Tyson. “If you are so cash-strapped that you think it will be difficult to avoid charging gifts, then you may want to sit down and propose a limit on how much gifts can cost this year—or propose no adult gift exchanges at all.”>>

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suggests Tyson. It’s a great time for them to truly learn that money doesn’t grow on trees.”

■ GIVE THE GIFT OF TIME to your kids. Often, parents buy gifts for their kids with the best of intentions. Either you don’t want to deprive them of the toys and gadgets all of their friends have, or you want to give them the things you didn’t

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“Both of these tendencies are perfectly understandable, but I’ve found that parents who buy too much for their kids often have difficulty changing the habit,” says Tyson. “The holiday season offers great opportunities for you to show your kids how much you love and care for them.”

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The holidays are almost here and for many it’s a time to “deck the halls” and “trim the tree.” Decorating the house inside and out with strings of bright lights and other colourful decorations is part of celebrating the season. It’s a special occasion to enjoy with family and friends, but it’s also a time to be careful. Here are some tips to stay safe and avoid electrical hazards around your home.

• Use only approved electrical products that meet Canadian standards and carry the mark of a recognized certification agency like the Canadian Standards Association.

• Always read manufacturers’ instructions and follow ratings on electrical products for indoor and outdoor use.

• Holiday lights are not designed for year-round use and can deteriorate over time. Check them thoroughly for wear or damage before use and store

them away carefully.

• If you find broken lights or cracked sockets, replace them. Don’t risk a potential electrical shock or fire.

• If electrical cords are frayed or split, discard them.

Damaged cords can expose electrical wires and may lead to electrical shock or fire.

• Indoors or out -- never overload electrical outlets, power bars or circuits.

• Always plug outdoor-rated extension cords into a ground fault circuit interrupter If necessary, buy and use a portable GFCI outlet adapter.

• Stay clear – at least 3 metres/10 feet -- of overhead power lines when decorating outdoors and using ladders.

• Always turn off or unplug holiday lights and other decorations before you go to bed or leave the house.

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3. “If TV has taught me anything, it’s that miracles always happen to poor kids at Christmas. It happened to Tiny Tim, it happened to Charlie Brown, it happened to The Smurfs, and it’s gonna happen to us!”

me good, and as I hope to live to be another man from what I was, I am prepared to bear your company, and do it with a thankful heart. Will you not speak to me?”

12. “Seeing is believing, but sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can’t see.”

13. “Light the lamp, not the rat, light the lamp, not the rat! Put me out, put me out, put me out!”

4. “I want an official Red Ryder, carbine action, 200 shot range model air rifle.”

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7. “Who gave you permission to tell Charlie there was no Santa Claus? I think if we’re going to destroy our son’s delusions, I should be a part of it.”

8. “I want to wash my hands, my face, my hair with snow.”

9. “We’re not just doing this for us. We’re doing it for the kids. For every kid who ever sat on Santa’s lap. For every little girl who left cookies and milk for Santa on Christmas night. For every little boy who opens a package Christmas morning and finds clothes instead of toys. It breaks my heart.”

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17. “That’s neither pig nor pork, it’s beef.”

18. “I passed through the seven levels of the Candy Cane forest, through the sea of swirly twirly gum drops, and then I walked through the Lincoln Tunnel.”

1. The Grinch Who Stole Christmas 2. Miracle on 34th Street 3. The Simpson’s Christmas 4. A Christmas Story 5. Home Alone 6. The Holiday 7. The Santa Clause 8. White Christmas 9. Jingle All the Way 10. A Charlie Brown Christmas

11. A Christmas Carol 12. The Polar Express 13. The Muppets Christmas Carol 14. Gremlins 15. Bad Santa 16. The Nightmare Before Christmas 17. Babes in Toyland 18. Elf

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SPORTS

Nation’s best curlers here Warren Henderson STAFF REPORTER

Jim Cotter knows very well mediocrity won’t get it done this week at Prospera Place.

With 18 of the country’s best rinks taking to the ice in Kelowna for the second Grand Slam event of the curling season, only the finest and most consistent shotmaking will be enough to challenge for the top prize of $20,000.

Cotter and his Vernon/Kelowna foursome will be put to the test right from the get-go on Wednesday night at the Canadian Open of Curling when they take on 2010 Canadian champion Kevin Koe of Calgary in the opening draw.

“They’re all worldclass teams, they’re the best there are, so you’re not going to have any easy games this week,” said Cotter. “You have to play well and go out and execute your shots and if you don’t, it’s going to be a

pretty tough week.”

The line-up in Kelowna reads like a who’swho of Canadian men’s curling with the likes of Koe, Glenn Howard, Jeff Stoughton, Brad Gushue and Mike McEwen all chasing $100,000 in total prize money.

Edmonton’s Kevin Martin has been forced to withdraw from the event due to hernia surgery. In his absence, third John Morris will skip the Martin foursome.

The Cotter team, featuring third Jason Gunnlaugson, second Tyrel Griffith and lead Rick Sawatsky, has enjoyed some success of its own this season, including a berth in the final of the first Grand Slam event of the season, the Rogers Masters, last month in Brantford.

Coincidentally, it was Koe who defeated Cotter 7-5 in the final as the Vernon/Kelowna crew picked up $11,000 for its effort.

As much as the cash is nice, Cotter said his

team’s primary objective in the Slam events is to earn valuable points towards a berth in the Canadian Olympic pre-trials next November in Kitchener.

“The Olympics, that’s the ultimate goal so every time we play we want to get points and there’s a lot of this riding on this one,” Cotter said. “You play for points, you play to win, and the money is the bonus.”

In addition to Ty Griffith and Rick Sawatzky, both from Kelowna, there will be some other local flavour at this Grand Slam event. Kelowna’s Jeff Richard will be playing third for New Westminster’s Brent Pierce rink “It’s a unique feeling to be playing at home,” said Richard, the 2010 B.C. men’s champion “It’s the first curling event ever in Kelowna’s big arena, so we are excited to compete with the top teams in the world.

“It’s been a highly suc-

Canadian Open Grand Slam teams Canadian Open Grand Slam of Curling, Dec. 12 to 16

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KELOWNA’S Ty Griffith (left) and Rick Sawatsky will be sweeping for skip Jim Cotter when they take to the ice at the Canadian Open Grand Slam of Curling. cessful season so far and this Grand Slam event will be a great tune-up before provincials in February.”

The Pierce rink will play its first game at 9 a.m. Thursday against Manitoba’s Rob Fowler.

Tickets for the Canadian Open are available at the Prospera Place box office, or online at www. selectyourtickets.com For more information on the Grand Slam of Curling, visit worldcurl. com

Teams: Jim Cotter Peter DeCruz John Epping Rob Fowler Brad Gushue Jake Higgs Glenn Howard Brad Jacobs Mark Kean Kevin Koe Steve Laycock William Lyburn John Morris (Kevin Martin) Mike McEwen Brent Pierce Rob Rumfeldt Jeff Stoughton Draw times @ Prospera Place: Wednesday, Dec. 12—7 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 13—9 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 8 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 14—9 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 8 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 15—9 a.m., 12:30 p.m. (1/4 finals), 4:30 p.m. (semifinals) Sunday, Dec. 16—10 a.m. (Final)

Positive step for Serwa in her return to ski cross World Cup Kelsey Serwa didn’t win a medal in her return to the international ski cross circuit, but the Kelowna native has plenty to build on for the rest of the 2012-13 season.

Ten months after suffering a season-ending knee injury due to a crash in France, the 23-year-old Serwa placed ninth at the FIS World Cup opener Saturday at Nakiska, west

of Calgary.

Serwa made it as far as the quarterfinals before being eliminated from contention, when she was edged by Sweden’s Anna Homlund in a photofinish for second place.

Coming back from a torn ACL to her left knee, Serwa said she feels 100 per cent healthy in a physical sense, and continues to make progress

with her mental approach.

“In the hardest, most technical part of the course, and on my bad leg, the side I had surgery on, I was right there,” Serwa said.

“I literally skied across a girl’s skis so I feel like I’m back and ready to win.”

Serwa added that Saturday’s race was “a big step in getting back on the

podium.”

Serwa was the top Canadian among the women on Saturday, while Brady Leman of Calgary was sixth among the men.

Serwa has 13 World Cup podium finishes to her credit since 2009, and is also a world champion and X-Games gold medalist.

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KELOWNA’S Kelsey Serwa (right) goes over a jump Saturday at Nakiska in her first World Cup ski cross race since last January.

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SPORTS ▼ KIJHL

Chiefs need hat-trick to get by Steam The Kelowna Chiefs issued a little payback, beating the Summerland Steam 4-3 in Kootenay International Junior Hockey League action Saturday at Rutland Arena.

Jordan Salahor netted a hat-trick for the Chiefs who avenged a 3-1 loss to the host Steam on Tuesday.

Salahor tops the KIJHL scoring race with 16 goals and 48 points.

Captain Kyle Clerke added a goal and three assists as the Chiefs won for the fifth time in the last six games.

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Nick Josephs added two assists for the Chiefs who built up a 4-1 lead after 40 minutes, before giving up a pair of third-period goals.

The Chiefs outshot the Steam 30-25, as Kenny Fitzgerald earned his seventh win of the season in the Kelowna net.

The Chiefs will be home for a pair of games this weekend. Osoyoos will visit Rutland Arena on Friday, with the Princeton Posse providing the opposition on Saturday.

Face off both nights is 7 p.m.

Demanding stretch on the road for Rockets Warren Henderson STAFF REPOTER

Their physical stamina and mental toughness will be put to the test as the Kelowna Rockets face their most demanding stretch of this WHL season.

The Rockets will head into the Christmas break with five road games over the next six days, beginning Tuesday night in Cranbrook against the Kootenay Ice. “It’s a lot of hockey to play in a short time and those aren’t easy buildings to play in,” said Rockets coach Ryan Huska. “This will be a good character test for our guys.

They’ll have to be mentally tough and try to stay mentally sharp.”

The trip continues Wednesday in Lethbridge, before visits to Medicine Hat, Red Deer and Calgary on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

The Rockets would

no doubt like to duplicate the types of efforts they’ve been getting at home over the last two months. On Saturday, Kelowna ran its winning streal at Prospera Place to 12 games with a 7-2 win over Prince George. Tyson Baillie scored twice for the Rockets who haven’t lost at home since Oct. 10.

Kelowna captain Colton Sissons didn’t make the trip east as he continues to recover from an upper body injury. Sissons was forced to withdraw from the Canadian junior team’s selection camp this week in Calgary due to the injury.

Meanwhile, the Rockets (19-9-1-1) continue to climb up the Western Conference standings and are now fourth overall, five points back of the Spokane Chiefs.

Kelowna’s next home action is Thursday, Dec. 27 against the Kamloops Blazers.

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DEFENCEMAN Damon Severson and the Kelowna Rockets will open a five-game WHL road trip Tuesday in Cranbrook.

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ALBERNI forward Matthew Hansen attempts a penalty shot in overtime Sunday in

Warriors get single point vs Bulldogs The West Kelowna let two points get away, then were a little fortunate to hang on to just one on Sunday against the Alberni Bulldogs.

The Warriors surrendered a seemingly commanding 3-0 lead, before holding on for a 3-3 tie against the Bulldogs in BCHL action at LePage Place.

It appeared Alberni may have actually won the game in the second

overtime when a replayed showed that Matthew Hansen beat Tyler Briggs on a penalty shot. But referee Jim Maniago ruled the puck did not enter the net and the game went on to end in a draw.

West Kelowna jumped on the Bulldogs who were playing their third game in as many days, with 26 shots and three goals in the first 20 minutes.

Jetlan Houcher, Seb Lloyd and newcomer Ben

Tegtmeyer scored for the Warriors, before the Bulldogs battled back with three markers over the final two periods. Alberni then almost won the game in regulation when Ryan Lough hit the post with about six minutes left.

Warriors’ head coach Rylan Ferster wasn’t happy with his team’s effort.

“I’m disappointed,” said Ferster, “…we’re just going to play good

enough now that it is 3-0 as opposed to having the killer instinct you have to have at home.”

The Warriors (12-8-26) share second sport in the Interior Division with the Merritt Centennials, 11 points back of first place Penticton.

West Kelowna returns to action Friday night when the Trail SmokeEaters visit LePage.

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Host Rockets gear up for Kelowna elite tourney

Another Canadian team joins WCL

Warren Henderson STAFF REPORTER

As much he would love to see an-all Kelowna team win the championship for the first time in the tournament’s 34-year history, Eric Blais won’t be piling any undue expectations on his Kelowna Fripp Warehousing Rockets.

Improving on last year’s winless performance is job No. 1 for the Rockets at the 2013 Kelowna International Elite Midget Tournament, Jan. 9 to 13.

“I know what this tournament’s like, and it’s very, very difficult,” said Blais. “Top teams are coming in, and you know how we fared against them last year. One thing we want to do is fare better this time around.”

Still, even with the likes of the perennially-strong Notre Dame Hounds and defending champion Wenatchee Wild returning for this year’s tournament, Blais isn’t about to count his team out of the mix for the title.

In a newly-aligned Northern Division which now features a second Canadian team, the Kelowna Falcons will play an unbalanced schedule during the 2013 West Coast League season.

The Falcons will open the 54-game schedule on the road versus the newest Canadian franchise, the Victoria Harbourcats, on June 5 in the first of nine contests against the Harbourcats.

The Falcons will face their bitter rivals, the Wenatchee Applesox, six times over the course of the summer.

Following the three-game road trip to Victoria the Falcons will host the Bend Elks in their home opener on Saturday, June 8. The Falcons will continue their tradition of offering free admission during the home opener.

Kelowna will get its first chance to play the defending WCL Champion Applesox on July 16 in Wenatchee, and again when the Sox come to Kelowna Aug. 9 to 11 to close the regular season.

“We like the schedule and like having some more Canadian content in the league with Victoria coming in,” said Falcons GM Mark Nonis.

“I’ve always liked starting on the road and the fact we start in Victoria gives our guys a taste of life on the road in the WCL. Now that the schedule has been released we can begin to plan the rest of the summer.”

Game times at Elks are at 6:35 p.m. with the exception of Sunday games. Select game times may be changed once the promotional schedule is finalized.

Season tickets for the 2013 WCL season are now available by concocting Falcons headquarters at 250-763-4100.

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“I would give up the other three to win this one, there’s no question,” said Blais. “It’s a tournament that any Kelowna coach would be proud to win. Never having won it on the 34 year, they talk about Notre Dame having a bitter taste not winning the last two years, ours is pretty bitter never winning it.”

And although Blais admits knocking off the likes of Notre Dame, Wenatchee, Thunder Bay and Calgary’s Edge of Excellence is a tall order, the Rockets head coach says his club, based largely on last year’s experience,

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what to expect,” Blais said. “We’re ready for it and I welcome the challenge. We need to challenge to get better going down the road. They’re not worried, they’re looking forward to it.”

The Rockets aren’t the only team with local flavour at this year’s tournament, as Winfield-based Pursuit of Excellence and Penticton’s Okanagan Hockey Academy also have teams entered in the 12-team lineup.

And among clubs appearing for the first time in Kelowna is Compete Hockey Academy from Couer d’Alene, Idaho.

In the eyes of chairman Jim Shedden, it all adds up to a competitive week of hockey where no fewer than eight teams could contend for the title.

Parity, Shedden says, has returned to the tournament.

“I think the hockey we’re seeing now, certainly last year, was a prime example of an overall competitiveness at a very high level that maybe we hadn’t seen before.

“In past years, we knew the Hounds were going to win, we knew one of the hot teams were going to come in and blow everybody away. Now, especially with the academies which is kind of a wave of hockey right now, it’s a coin-flip, no question.”

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And for the first time in its history, the championship game will be broadcast live, 12:30 p.m.

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Local mental health groups ▼ TOURISM partner to help new moms New board for Tourism Kelowna

The Kelowna branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association has launched a partnership with Postpartum Disorder Awareness Project to offer peer support services to women experiencing postpartum struggles with their mental health.

“The lack of mental health support for new moms has been a gap in our community that we have wanted to address for a long time,” said Shelagh Turner, executive director of CMHA, “Bringing PPDA’s expertise in postpartum mood disorders together with our experience in providing peer support services means that moms and families can have a place to come and learn about ways to support their mental wellness. This is fantastic news for our community.”

Most people assume that pregnanRcy and postpartum (after birth) should be the happiest, most joyful times in our lives.

The reality is that a variety of mental health challenges can emerge or even tworsen during pregnancy and postpar-tum.

- Mental illnesses such as depression, ganxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and psychosis can all occur and last much beyond the first year if not properly adedressed.

- The good news is that early recogni-tion, treatment and support can have an denormous impact on women, men, and dtheir families. n For Tascheleia Marangoni, foundoer of PPDA, the cause is personal. “Afeter the birth of my first child, I developed postpartum depression and postpartum -obsessive compulsive disorder. e “At the time I thought I was going crazy. I remember one day looking down

at my hands and realizing that they were covered in a million little tiny cuts from washing them constantly. Finally, with help, treatment and support I was able to recover, but I knew the next step in my journey had to be reaching out to others.”

PPDA has made a significant difference for so many women, added Marangoni. “We are thrilled to be expanding our reach in the Okanagan through this partnership with CMHA.” Marangoni recently received the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal for her advocacy work through founding PPDA. ca.

In a PPDA participant’s words: “Despite my best efforts to prepare for motherhood, I was completely overwhelmed by my baby’s needs and the difficulty of the postpartum period. Despite having dealt with mental illness in the past, I was reluctant to admit that I might have postpartum depression. I have found the support group to be welcoming, non-judgmental, and caring. Finally there was a place to freely share my real feelings and struggles.”

The drop-in group will be meeting 1 to 3 p.m. Friday afternoons at the CMHA office (corner of Pandosy and Sutherland) starting Jan. 18. The format includes guest speakers and opportunity for moms to connect and support each other in a guided format.

For more information about the group, email PPDA at okanagan@ppda. ca.or call CMHA at 250-861-3644.

The CMHA is a charity that promotes the mental health of all through community-based programs and services, public education, advocacy and research. It is part of a network of more than 10,000 CMHA volunteers and staff in over 135 communities across Canada.

Brad Sieben, with the Hotel Eldorado, is the new chairman of the board for Tourism Kelowna.

Sieben was elected at the association’s annual general meeting held Dec. 4 at the Delta Grand, attended by more than 80 local tourism industry stakeholders and dignitaries.

Joining Sieben on the executive will be Stan Martindale, vice-chair, Ramada Hotel; Ian Robertson, treasurer, Kelowna Springs Golf Club; Steve Stinson, secretary, The Keg Restaurant; and Roger Sellick, past chair, executive consultant.

The board of directors consists of representatives from the Greater Kelowna tourism industry.

The one new director is David McFadden, of the Okanagan Lavender & Herb Farm.

Allan Gatzke, with Gatzke Farm Market in Lake Country, has stepped down as director. A Lake Country representative to replace Gatzke has yet to be named.

The remainder of the board will include: Michael J. Ballingall, Big White Ski Resort Daniel Bibby, Delta Grand Okanagan Resort & Conference Centre

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In partnership with over 300 businesses, Tourism Kelowna generates tourism demand through strategic sales, marketing and visitor servicing to fulfill its mandate to increase overnight visitation and economic impact of tourism within Kelowna and area.

The annual general meeting was followed by an advanced social media workshop and working lunch, facilitated by guest instructor Aaron Nissen, of Think Social Media.

A Kelowna woman has become this year’s regional winner of Okanagan College’s 3-Hour Short Story contest.

Valerie Scott, who is enrolled in Okanagan College’s writing and publishing diploma program, won the Central Okanagan regional award for her story, entitled Ruby Tuesday.

Scott was among 54 students who took part in this year’s contest, which took place simultaneously at all four campuses on Nov. 24.

“It’s been great to see students stretching themselves creatively through this process,” said Jeremy Beaulne, chair of the English department. “The

pressure of the short time frame helps people realize just how much they can accomplish.”

The contest was open to Grade 11 and 12 high

school students, and those enrolled at Okanagan College.

Each regional winner received a $250 tuition fee credit.

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for the Kelowna Community Food Bank, Kelowna Gospel Mission and the Salvation Army Hampers are members of the Kelowna Orchard City Lions Club which serves the Glenmore area. The club’s ongoing project is eye glass collection, with funding raised and donations made to many local charities. Recently, the Lions club members manned the Salvation Army donation kettles at the Orchard Park Mall for two days. With Roberts are Orchard City Lions Club members Tom Sawtell, Ethel Hudema, Gerry Stolz, Vere and Mickey Cooke.

any times a week I receive heart-felt emails from people who are reclaiming their lives through neuroplasticity.

With Christmas fast approaching, I thought I would share a story with you that I hope touches your heart as it did mine.

The story is about Gloria Doo, from Texas, who took the dynamic neural retraining system program one year ago.

Gloria wrote: “Unbeknown to me, there was mold at the school where I taught in 2003. Shortly thereafter, unexplained headaches turned into migraines. Symptoms gradually got worse and five years later, I was having seizures and stroke-like symptoms. I became allergic to all but 18 foods.

“When I would eat foods I had become allergic to, it would result in a mysterious paralysis!

“My quest to determine what was causing the strange and bizarre symptoms was actually the beginning of an experience that was like something out of a science fiction movie.

“Fifty-two (yes, 52!)

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Annie Hopper doctors including general practitioners, chiropractors, allergists, neurologists and specialists in gastro-intestinal, hormone, thyroid, etc., were all unable to determine the cause of my strange illness.

“My successful teaching career came to an abrupt halt. The diagnosis from Doctor # 53 was toxic encephalopathy. A Spect Scan revealed the mold on my brain (the injury).

“By October 2007, I had become a wheelchair-bound invalid. It was at this point, that my husband and I realized that I was most likely going to die, and that the death certificate would read “cause unknown.”

“After a 10-hour seizure that was triggered by a glass cleaner, local emergency room doctors confirmed our worst

fear. If I were to survive they said ‘the risk of brain damage would be high.’

Their somber advice to my husband was ‘get her affairs in order.’

“By now, small concentrations of mold, perfume, cologne, chlorine, and the blue cleaner used in restaurants caused seizures or loss of motor skills, and would result in paralysis that would last up to two days; a cycle that repeated itself hundreds of times over the past 10 years.

“Seventy-five different types of therapies later, I was still reacting!

“When I looked at Annie Hopper’s website, the claims sounded too good to be true; but at that point in my healing journey I really didn’t have too much to lose.

“When the limbic system has maladapted, whether you are the victim of multiple chemical sensitivity, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, matters not. My limbic system had truly become my autopilot, running faulty programming and holding me hostage—unbeknownst to me.

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“Neuroplasticity truly is a new paradigm and I can barely believe that I have not only recovered, but am now engaging in life fully, with energy and in good health.

“A couple of months ago I even attended my daughter’s graduation ceremony, which I miraculously did with ease. Our other two daughters, who live away from home as well, were also in attendance.

“After sharing a beautiful lunch the following day we said our goodbyes to our three lovely daughters.

“And as they drove away I started to cry. I cried because our life as we knew it has forever changed. Our daughters are grown up and moved away. But what is most dramatic and memorable, however, is that I am no longer a prisoner of multiple chemical sensitivity, fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue.”

Of course, I am more than thrilled for Gloria and her family, and most ▼ of all excited that her story will give others hope as well.

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For the month of October, regional district development services approved 22 building permits for a construction projects valued at $1,657,939 in the Central Okanagan East and Central Okanagan West electoral areas.

That compares with 19 permits issued in October 2011 for projects valued at $1,763,325.

During the first 10 months of 2012, 115 building permits have been approved in the two electoral areas for projects valued at $8.5-million.

Last year for the same period, 147 permits were approved at a value of more than $11.1-million.

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Neil Bruce students have a way with robots Four teams from Constable Neil Bruce dominated the recent annual Western Canada RoboCup Junior Games held at Okanagan College.

Two of the Constable Neil Bruce Middle School teams took first and second place in the primary category (age 13 and under) for their performances in the rescue challenge.

The winners were among almost 200 students competing in a record number of teams signed up for this year’s games, held at the Centre for Learning on the Kelowna campus.

Students spent in some cases several weeks building their robots in preparation for the games, then brought them to the college where the robots competed in the areas of soccer, dance and search and rescue.

Taking the top spots in the secondary category (age 14-19) were: 1st Place—The Rescuers, Online Middle School 2nd Place—Team Ultralord, Constable Neil Bruce Middle 3rd Place—The G.E.A.R.S, KLO Middle School

Soccer category 1st Place—Tornados, Central Program and Services 2nd Place—Pele Returns, Online Middle School 3rd Place—Robo Bro. N, Vernon Secondary School

Primary (age 13 and under) were: 1st Place—Pyromaniaardvarkz, independent 2nd Place—Gangnam Guys, Anne McClymont Elementary 3rd Place—3 Musketeers, Constable Neil Bruce Middle Rescue category 1st Place—Bot Builders, Constable Neil Bruce Middle 2nd Place—All Stars, Constable Neil Bruce Middle 3rd Place—The Hound Dogs Return, Online Middle School

Nadir Ould-Khessal, who chairs the competition, and is also an electronic engineering technology instructor at Okanagan College, said this was one of the best competitions he had seen, with so many young students from all over the Central Okanagan School District taking part.

RoboCup has now been integrated into School District 23’s Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) program for Grade 7 to 9 students.

Winners from this competition have a chance to go on to compete in the Netherlands in June 2013.

In 2011 two winners of the Western Canada games—Hudson and Nelson Schier—went on to win the world event held in Istanbul, Turkey.

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STUDENT TEAM members competing at the recent annual RoboCup Junior Games at Okanagan College keep a close eye on their robot entries playing one another in a soccer game.

Lake City Casinos supports Cops For Kids Lake City Casinos has made a contribution of $15,000 to the 2012 Cops For Kids Ride fundraising campaign.

Over the past 11 years, Lake City Casinos has donated more than $100,000 to the children’s charity.

The signature fundraising event

The Kelowna Art Gallery will host the Appetite for Art fundraiser and art auction Saturday, March 23, 2013, from 7 to 10 p.m.

Appetite for Art is the art gallery’s significant fundraising event of the year.

The proceeds from it support ongoing educational and children’s programming at the gallery.

These include our school tour program, Family Sundays, Art Adventures camps, art programs for the vision impaired, and CONNECT (an art program for adults with developmental disabilities).

Appetite for Art is a celebration of exceptional local cuisine set against a backdrop of works of art available to take home.

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Five complementary drinks, carefully selected by premier local producers of wines, beer, and spirits including Tree Brewing Co., Mission Hill Estate Winery, Quails’ Gate Winery, Tinhorn Creek Winery and Okanagan Spirits will be paired with the chefs’ creations.

Upon arrival guests will be welcomed with a

red-carpeted entrance and a sparkling wine reception.

Works by nearly forty different artists will be displayed throughout the large gallery space, encouraging guests to mingle and bid on their favourite works of art, all the while enjoying a sumptuous, roving feast.

The evening culminates in a live auction of selected works of art and highly valued non-art items such as getaways, tickets to premier events, and dining packages.

Tickets for Appetite for Art are $100 per person for Kelowna Art Gallery members and $120 for non-members.

They can be purchased directly from the art gallery, online at www. kelownaartgallery.com, or by calling 250-762-2226.

The Kelowna Canadian Italian Club will host New Year’s Eve Gala dinner & dance Monday, Dec. 31, at Parkinson Recreation Centre. There will be a buffet dinner and music by Vince’s Orchestra. Tickets are $60/ person, $65 after Dec. 28. Tickets are available at Zia’s Fine Italian Foods, Valoroso Foods, Glenmore Pharmasave and Mediterranean Market. Call 250-878-3619.

“The Cops for Kids ride has become one of the most notable fundraising events in our community each year,” said Jerry Pokorny, general manager of Lake City Casinos.

“It’s our honour to be a part of the great work they do for children in the community.”

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This year’s concert takes place Sunday, Dec. 16, 2 p.m., at First United Church in Kelowna (corner of Richter and Bernard). Admission is by donation at the door (suggested amount $10).

Also featured this year are esteemed local soprano Dawn Mussellam, pianist Graham Vink and organist Marvin Dickau.

Okanagan audiences know Mussellam from her appearances with the Okanagan Symphony. Dickau is minister of music at First United Church, home for one of the few pipe organs in Kelowna, as well as executive director of the Kelowna Kiwanis Festival.

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Ralph Milton, a well-known United Church speaker and writer, will be MC. The concert is followed by hot apple cider and shortbread.

The concert will include each ensemble on its own performing a variety of seasonal music, as well as a joint performance of selections of Michael Praetorius’ Dances from the Terpsichore. These Renaissance dances, dating from the early 17th century, were arranged for handbells and recorders by Susan T. Nelson.

The Alleluia Ringers, an active part of the music program at First United Church for six years, are directed by Nikki Attwell. Over the past 18 months, they have expanded their set of handbells to four, and then to five octaves, making them one of only a handful of five-octave choirs in British Columbia.

Sue MacDonald is now in her second year as director of The Merrie Pipers, and is the third director in its eleven-year history. The ensemble formed in 2001 as a small music class within Kelowna’s Society for Learning in Retirement.

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Survived by her children Victor Elless, Colleen (Jim) Scheffel, Shirley (Wil) Scheffel, Danny (Dorothy) Humphries, Harold Humphries,and grandchildren and great grandchildren. Too many fond memories to list.

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Went to be with the Lord on November 29, 2012 at the age of 97. Survived by his loving wife Patricia; two daughters: Janet (Gary) of Kelowna, Jean (Darrel) of Trochu, AB; five grandchildren: Scott (Dianna) of Bermuda, Melissa (Ted) of Kelowna, Allison of Victoria, Tanner of Grande Prairie and Deserea of Trochu; two great grandchildren: Stella and Nora.

Sadly predeceased by his first wife Mary. Max loved cars and his daily walks or bike rides. Born in Ostrowiec, Poland on February 14, 1915, he came to Canada when he was 14 years old and lived in the Peace River area of Alberta, subsequently moving to Vernon, BC to help on the family farm. He served his country in the Second World War. Max enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, December 14th at 3:00 pm at First Baptist Church, 1309 Bernard Avenue, Kelowna, BC, with Pastor Jack Borchert officiating. Private interment.

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

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KUIPERS, EDITH BEVERLY Went to be with the Lord on December 5, 2012 at the age of 76. Survived by her husband Richard Kuipers, children Wendy (Doug) Voykin, Donna Huston (Brian), Penny (Timothy) Helset, Charlotte (Karl) Hammann, and Vincent (Connie) Kuipers.

Edith is also survived by her 14 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Edith and Richard carried on the family orchard on Barnaby Road in the Mission where she was well known at their fruit stand. Friends and extended family are invited to a Memorial Service on Friday, December 14, 2012 at 1:00pm at St. Andrews Anglican Church, 4619 Lakeshore Road, Kelowna, BC. Donations may be made in Edith’s name to the Kelowna Salvation Army, 1480 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 5Y5.

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

ROBERT NEIL LINDSTROM It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loving father, husband, grandfather and great-grandfather, on December 7, 2012 at the age of 89.

Robert is survived by his loving wife Evelyn of 66 years; his children; Rodger (Brenda), Linda (Jamie) and Lloyd; his grandchildren Ryan ( Daisy) and Jason (Opi) and his great-grandchildren, Desiree and Alice. Robert was sadly predeceased by his beloved grandson, Craig.

Robert was born in Wadena, Saskatchewan on October 13, 1923 and will be remembered for his love of fishing, hunting, camping, golfing and curling, all of which he shared with his family. He loved the Okanagan Valley where he was close to all the sport activities he so enjoyed.

The family would appreciate donations to The Alzheimer’s Society of B.C. No Flowers Please The family would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the staff at Brandt’s Creek Mews for their professional and caring attention.

Robert will be sadly missed by his family and friends. A celebration of Robert’s life will be held on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012 at 2:00p.m. in the Activity Room of Somerset Terrace, 180 Hollywood Rd. N. Kelowna

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FULL TIME ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN/BOOKKEEPER required by Hecht & Associates Inc.,in their professional practice whch comprises owner managed business, tax planning and compliance.

Canidates should have strong interpersonal skills and be well versed in QuickBooks, tax and public practice attributes.

Please submit resume and career objectives to: K. Hecht & Associates Inc. 473 West Ave. Kelowna, BC. V1Y 4Z3 Fax:(250)-868-3777 Email: kph@hecht.ca

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Business Opportunities ‘BUSINESS LOANS’ For a new start up or expansion loans, contact Community Futures Developement Corp.

Dave Scott, Loan Manager, 250-868-2132 ext 227 FABULOUS Future! Biz partners wanted. No experience needed. Full training given.

Must have own money. Apply here: www.freedomstarter.com GIFT BASKET franchise needed in your area. Start before the Christmas Season.

For more information go to www.obbgifts.com and click on “own a franchise�. Any questions? Email head office directly through website or call (778)-753-4500 (Kelowna).

OWN A COMPUTER WORK FROM ANYWHERE. Two step process. Request online info, review. Set-up phone interview. Serious people Only: Call : 250 558 9231

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking Class 1 Drivers to haul dry vans Western Canada & US. Only drivers with 2 years exp. & US border crossing capability. Local Drivers also required. Dedicated tractors, paid drops, direct deposit. No phone calls Fax 250-546-0600

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Employment Agencies/Resumes FREE Employment Training at Okanagan College starting in January Call 250-762-5445 ext. 4870

Farm Workers 20 Farm Workers needed for pruning, thinning & picking in Ellison & Glenmore area. $10.25/hr or $18/bin peice rate. 40hrs/wk. A&G Sandher Orchards, 3060 Lakha Rd Kelowna BC, V1X 7W1. 250-4486541 gurjinder@hotmail.com

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Tarlok Singh Orchard needs farm workers, $10.25/hr.

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RESIDENTIAL CARE AIDE/GROUP HOME COUNSELLOR IN VERNON AND ARMSTRONG Casual/On Call (must be willing to work evenings and weekends)

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Forward resume with cover letter, qualifications and references to: Kindale Developmental Association PO Box 94 Armstrong, BC V0E 1B0 E-mail: kindale@kindale.net Fax: 250-546-3053 PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS OR DROP INS Wages per BCGEU Agreement

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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.

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VOLCANIC Hills Estate Winery and TBA Farm Ltd. Needs workers, 5-6 days/wk, 40-50 hrs/wk., $10.25/hr. Feb. 1Dec. 30. Apple thinning, picking, cherry picking & work in vineyard - tying, sukering, green pruning, new planting, picking. We also need workers to help in wine cellar. Submit Resume by fax: 778-755-5595 or by mail: 3030 Elliott Rd. Westbank V4T 1M2. Phone: 250-768-5768 WESTBANK Nursery Ltd. Farm workers needed 5/6 d/pr/wk 40/50 hrs/pr/wk $10.25 pr/hr Mar-Nov2013 for potting, pruning, general labour & harvesting. Contact FAX:250-7680860 MAIL:3417A Paynter Road, Westbank BC V4T 1R3 TEL: 250-768-3355

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Busy clinic needs you. Training provided. Good communication skills, organized, and self motivated. Please bring resume to: Enhance Studio Clinical Esthetics & Spa 4902 24 Street Vernon BC 250 542 8807

Help Wanted ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS? Relief is only a call away! call 250-979-4357 to set up your FREE consultation in Kelowna.

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Kelowna, BC V1Y 9X1 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.

Anjie Orchard, 2411 Davidson Rd. Kelowna - Orchard Workers wanted for thinning, pruning & picking, $10.25/hr. or piece rate, up to 60hrs/wk.

March 10th - October 31st.

Apply by fax, (250)-765-3002

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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.

LOOKING for exp’d pool/spa tech. Offering year round employment in the Central Okanagan. Strong customer service, diagnostic, electrical & plumbing skills req’d. Competitive salary, benefit package.

Resume:pooltubtech@shaw.ca

NOCCS is redefining excellence in early learning & care.

Our non-profit society is accepting resumes for IT, ECE & SA Educators. We offer competitive wages, benefits & incentives. If you are a passionate professional send your resume to ed@noccs.ca or phone 250 558 9963 x201.

PT Graveyard/day time cleaners req’d at Parkinson Rec. Centre. Please leave resume at Admin. Attention:Donna

QUALITY Manager wanted at Coral Beach Farms Ltd. 16351 Carr’s Landing Road, Lake Country, BC. Permanent Position. Must have a minimum of 4 years post-secondary education. Successful candidates must have in depth knowledge of cherries and cherry grading, Global Gap requirements, as well as a minimum of 5 years’ experience managing a cherry sorting room, including quality control and phytosanitary systems. Must have a minimum of 3 seasons experience managing optical cherry sizing equipment. Applicant must be capable of working 6-7 days a week, 10-12 hours a day during harvest from June to September and 5 days a week, 8-10 hours a day off harvest.

Work includes but is not limited to developing and maintaining food quality systems, managing 100+ sorting and box filling workers while maximizing efficiencies and ensuring quality from the field. Pay range $28-$40/hour. Apply by fax at 250-766-0813 or email at jobs@coralbeach.ca

Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Fax resumes to: 780725-4430

FT. Vinyl deck installer min 2 yrs exp. Competitive wages. conďŹ dential.resume@hotmail.ca

Trades, Technical

Trades, Technical

Certified Electricians & Millwrights Gorman Bros. Lumber Ltd. is a modern sawmill located in Westbank in the Okanagan Valley.

We are currently looking for Certified Millwrights and Electricians to join our maintenance team.

The candidates will have the following:

Millwrights: • Interprovincial Journeymen Certification • Industrial work experience • Excellent trouble shooting skills • Strong mechanical aptitude with attention to detail • Welding experience would be an asset • Be flexible to work various shifts

Electricians: • Interprovincial Journeymen Certification • Three years work experience in an industrial setting • Excellent trouble shooting skills • PLC programming experience • Be flexible to work various shifts • Apprentices with a technology diploma would also be considered Gorman Bros. Lumber Ltd. is a progressive board mill that offers an excellent wage and benefits package.

Interested persons can fax or email their resumes to:

Mart Blazina

Fax: 250-768-6291 Email: info@gormanbros.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

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Seasonal labourer positions at Coral Beach Farms Ltd. 16351 Carr’s Landing, Lake Country BC. No experience necessary.

Must have own transportation.

Applicant must be capable of physically demanding (incl. heavy lifting) work in all weather conditions. 6-7 days a week. 10-12 hours a day beginning approximately February 15th. 2012. Work includes tree planting, pruning & irrigation. Pay $10.25/hour. Apply by fax at 250-766-0813 or email at jobs@coralbeach.ca

HINO CENTRAL Fraser Valley is seeking a Commercial Vehicle Technician (Senior Apprentice or Journeyman) to add to our growing team in Langley. We offer a competitive salary and full benefits in a fully-equipped ultra-modern facility.

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NORTHERN ALBERTA clearing contractor seeks experienced Buncher and Skidder Operators for work in Northern Alberta. Subsistence and accommodations provided; email jobs@commandequipment.com Fax 780-488-3002.

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RV Techs, looking for a change? Come join our team in the pool & spa business.

Year round employment, competitive salary, benefit package. Strong customer skills, plumbing, electrical, diagnostics req’d. Email resume to: pooltubtech@shaw.ca Wanted: Experienced Carpenters for forming, foundation and framing. Own tool belt.

Fax: 250-765-2262 or Phone: 250-212-9925, 250-212-9926

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Planting, pruning, harvesting and general vineyard work Seasonal March 15–Nov.15, 2013, required for vineyards located in Osoyoos & Kelowna. Rate - $10.25/hr up to 60 hrs per week and 6 days per week. Previous vineyard or farming work an asset.

Fax, Email or Mail to : CedarCreek Estate Winery, Fax (250)764-2603 or email: employment@cedarcreek.bc.ca

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INCOME TAX PROBLEMS? Have you been audited, reassessed or disallowed certain claims by Canada Revenue Agency? Call Bob Allen @ 250-542-0295 35yrs. Income Tax experience, 8.5yrs. with Revenue Canada. Email: r.gallen@shaw.ca M O N E Y P R OV I D E R . C O M . $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

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#1 for a reason. Paradise Massage. Where men come to relax. 778-477-5050 Kelowna AFFORDABLE, Excellent F/B Massage. New! Neuro-Activating Touch. Linda 862-3929.

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Call 4 appt. 250-215-7755 Full body massage, no sexual.

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Help over the holidays? Compassionate care. Taking clients cleaning,shopping, meals meds & respite.(250)717-1021

Business address: 5445 Lakeshore Road, Kelowna, BC, V1W 4S5 by January 4, 2013 Phone:(250)-764-8866

Trades, Technical

Crane Operator Eagle West Truck & Crane Inc. is currently accepting resumes for Crane Operator for our Kamloops & Kelowna Operations.

We are a Non - Union Company Offering Employees a Competitive Wage & Benefits Package.

Eligible candidates will be required to have valid crane certification & must have a Class 1 with clean abstract, and be willing to work in a challenging environment.

Please forward resumes: Attn.

Branch Manager: rtrowsse@ eaglewestcranes.com or fax (1)250.573.0040

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Alternative Health

Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.

EXP’D EAVESTROUGHERS for the Edmonton area. Must have clean drivers abstract.

Call (780)435-1492.

Christmas Corner

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Floor Refinishing/ Installations

Strong Roots Flooring Inc. Wood floor refinishing/installation, Ins. Lic’d. 250-808-7668.

Garage Door Services

GARAGE Doors- install, service, repair all makes of doors & openers. 250-878-2911

Garden & Lawn

JIM’S MOWING Book a job at www.jimsmowing.ca or call 310-JIMS(5467).

Handypersons

Home Improvements www.paintspecial.com.

3 rooms for $299! Price incls.

Cloverdale Premium Quality Paint. NO PAYMENT until the job is completed! Free Est. (1) 250-899-3163

Home Repairs

LARRY’S Handyman & Reno Serv., Lg. & Sm. jobs, Graffitti Removal etc., 250-718-8879

Healing Arts

Christmas Corner

Drywall

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A-Z HANDYMAN, domestic wizard, furniture assembly, all repairs & reno’s.250-859-4486 COMPLETE Handyman Service. Free estimates, Seniors disc., Call 250-317-8348

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Contractors

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JOLA CONTRACTING Affordable Home Improvement Solutions Call (778)215-5115 KSK Framing & Foundations.

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

Cleaning Services 360º Clean Premium Quality, Professional & Reliable. Making U House Proud. 215-1073

Christmas Corner

Household Services

YARD Clean Up. Leaves, grass, gutters, carpentry, snow shoveling etc. 250-801-4298

Machining & Metal Work

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

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Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance trips. Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250-493-2687 JOE’S MOVING.reasble rates fully equip’d trucks, local-long dist, no job too small470-8194

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CLEANER THAN NEWS PRINT! $1 + up. Talk to the girls in classifieds to purchase yours.

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Roofing & Skylights

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Hauling

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Specialized painting, murals faux finishes, stenciling, reasonable rates (250)300-4085

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GERMAN MASTER ROOFER. Free estimate. Call Steffen, 250-863-8224

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.

Kelowna Pool & Spa Services ***HOT TUB SPECIALISTS*** Phone: 250-765-7677

RYDER Roofing Ltd. ‘From a hole in your roof to a whole new roof.’ Call: 250-765-3191

Tiling

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TILE Setter. Artistic Ceramics.

Custom tile setting. Call 250870-1009

#1 AAA Junk Removal. Anything,Anytime,Anywhere! Construction/Appls. 250-317-0323

Pets & Livestock

ERIK IS BACK FOR RUBBISH REMOVAL ONLY

Feed & Hay HAY FOR SALE; Grass or Grass Alfalfa mix, Large square bales, 3x3x8, $160/ton.

Round bales $70. each, approx. 800lbs. Delivery avail. on larger orders. 250-8386630 cell 250-804-6720

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Pets 4 Purebred West Highland Terriers female puppies almost 4 weeks old. Mother & Father to view. First Litter.$1000 Call 250-679-8808 CKC reg’d Beagle pups. 1st shots, home raised Ready to go. $600.ea 250-379-2207.

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French Provincial Couch & Chairs. Recently upholstered, excellent cond. $300,491-1832

Upright Piano & Bench, beautiful tone, light touch, everything works. $300, 766-5654.

Firearms

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FLOOR REFINISHING

FENCING

YARD CLEAN UP

Leaves, grass, garden waste, house maintenance, clean gutters, carpentry & snow shoveling.

CALL MARC AT 250-801-4298 CALL GISELE AT 250-826-0759

Gates & custom orders, staining.

SAME DAY SERVICE FULLY INSURED FREE ESTIMATES

BOOK YOUR WINTER CLEAN UPS! Lawn Maintenance, Clean-ups, Pruning/Hedges, Rubbish Removal, Fertilizing, Aeration, Odd Jobs.

Call 310-JIMS (5467) www.jimsmowing.ca

Strong Roots Flooring Inc. Wood floor refinishing, supply and installation of flooring

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MOVING/ STORAGE Joe’s Moving Service “The Professionals”

• Local/long distance • Storage Available • No job too small • Free Estimates Call Joe Anytime 250-470-8194

PLUMBING

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3 rooms for $299 (2 coats any colour) Ceiling and trim extra

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Senior’s Specials Experience & Quality New Homes & Repaints Ceilings Bondable. Insurance Work Call Terry

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RENOVATIONS EXPERIENCED CRAFTSMEN

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• Bath Remodels • Decks • Drywall

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• Kitchen Remodels • Painting • Plumbing

• Electrical • Tile Work • To-Do Lists • Much More

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Merchandise for Sale

Merchandise for Sale

Free Items

Misc. for Sale

BEAUTIFUL Walnut Entertainment Unit in Great condition.

Like new. You pick up. Call (778)478-7740 FIREWOOD/PALLETS free for the taking, off Spall Rd. behind Savoy Equipment. 250860-2259 FREE: 32” Television. Apply at 847 Theadora Rd. FREE 36” Large Screen TV with stand. many features an runs great. Call 250-762-4929 FREE pick up , appliances or any kind of metal. Call (250)765-9303, 250-212-3122 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 to a good home Male Husky pup. 6 months old. Call (250)-469-0559 for more info.

Firewood/Fuel

✔Jack FIREWOOD.

Pine $160/cd, Birch $250/cd, Sky High Disposal. 250-808-0733 APPLEWOOD $170, Fir $120 full size P/U, 2/3rds of a cord, split & dry, Free Delivery Ke-

lowna 250-762-7541

Firewood For Sale: Fir Pine. Call: (250)491-4641

&

Furniture VINTAGE ESTATE FURNITURE

Clearance prices on high quality solid wood, leather, antiques and collectibles.

Up to 50% off our already low prices. OK Estates Furniture and More.

3292 Highway 97N beside Kelowna Hyundai 250-807-7775 11-5 Tues-Sat. Shop online at okestates.ca

Heavy Duty Machinery

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.

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.

AT LAST! An iron filter that works. IronEater! Fully patented Canada/U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, smell, manganese. Since 1957. Visit our 29 innovative inventions online at: www.bigirondrilling.com Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON. 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.

BIG BUILDING sale... “”This is a clearance sale you don’t want to miss!”” 20x20 $3,985.

25x24 $4,595. 30x36 $6,859.

35x48 $11,200.

40x52 $13,100. 47x76 $18,265. One End wall included. Call Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

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

Need Christmas Cash?

Lifetime Collector seeks old Antique fishing reels & tackle...

Anything fishy! All quality items bought with cash!

Please call Craig (250)5428405, 250-308-3742

Garage Sales

Garage Sales

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Real Estate

Misc. for Sale

Mobile Homes & Parks

GREAT GIFT IDEA! ChillSpot is The COOLEST Dog Bed-A new and innovative, thermodynamically cooled dog bed, that enhances the cool tile surfaces our pets rely on during the warm weather months. Use promo code COOLGIFT For 10 % off! www.chillspot.biz Recollectables is now open!

Collectables, antiques, furniture & quality used goods. 191 Asher Road, 778-753-6169.

We buy select items & estates.

Misc. Wanted I like to buy $100 coins, coin collections & specialty foreign coins. Todd 250-864-3521 Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-863-3082 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 Dodge Dually 3500 4x4 or 2500,diesel 94-2002 models.Prefer 12v automatic.

Bob (403)703-4777

Sporting Goods Weber & Markin Gunsmiths, The Best Little Gunshop Around for the Sportsman’s Christmas Wish List, Kel, 4-1691 Powick 250-762-7575, Tues-Sat 10-6 facebook.com/WeberMarkin

Real Estate Houses For Sale BUYING or SELLING? For professional info call Grant Assoc. Broker, Premiere Canadian Properties (250)-8626436, FREE Evaluation

Say “OK Big Three”

EXCLUSIVE Canadian Built SRI’s in Belaire Estates. Hurry, only 3 lots left! For more information and to view show homes call Lake Country Modular 515 Beaver Lake Road, Kelowna (adjacent to SRI’s factory )1-866-766-2214 www.LCMhomes.com MOVE into your Brand New home before Xmas & get 6 Whirlpool appliances FREE. 3 bedroom, 2 bath California drywall homes. #1317 SIERRAS $159,900.00 #606 SIERRAS $169,900.00 #601 SIERRAS $209,900.00 or pre owned 2001 Westpoint 4 bedroom, 2 bath home @ $658.27 per month OAC. Good clean condition.

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Apt/Condo for Rent

Apt/Condo for Rent

For Sale By Owner

Duplex / 4 Plex

Avail now, 2bd tri-plex end unit on acreage in Rutland.

Bright, clean, F/S, W/D, NS, NP. $775 + utils.250-491-0303

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Rutland furn’d rooms for working man, 30+, livingrm, TV, kitchen, lndry, utils incl, $400 & $525 + DD. 250-215-1561

1BD Cottage in Country setting with scenic view, just 5 min. from Orchard Park. Quiet clean. Small Pet negot. NS $795 + utils Available Dec 1 Call (250)762-6627p 2 BD Carriage DT Kelowna NP, NS, 5 Appls, Park, $1200 + Util. Jan 1. 250-860-2646

Shared Accommodation 1BD for rent, female pref’d. private bath, shared kitchen, includes: W/D, cbl/utils. Avail. immed.$600/mo 250-860-2194 1bd for rent in house. Shared kitchen, bath & yard. NP, incl. utils, male pref., hospital area. $550/mo. Call: 250-860-8031 ROOM for rent suitable for Female in Large Townhouse on Burtch and Springfield. Pool, tennis court, and utilities included. $490/mo. 250-8681881

495 Montgomery w/gar. $1350 475 Montgomery Rd. 3bd, 1bath, st., fr., w/d, carport, full bsmt. $1250. 250-317-8844 FIRST TIME BUYERS Don’t Pay Another Cent In Rent To Your Landlord. Free Report Reveals 6 Little Known Facts That Can Help You Buy Your First Home.

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Townhouses

3bdrm FURNISHED gem on Kal Lake, Coldstream, by Vernon, spacious private townhome, f/p, 6 appl. $1350/mo incl util, tel., wi-fi. Short term, 4-6months. 1-403-547-5345

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2BDRM, 1bath, brand new, $850 utils included. Available Jan 1. Parking & close to parks/schools, (250)765-2858 3bd + den main flr of house. $1600 utils incl’d, 5 appls, FP, large yard, pets ok. 575-3839

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Suites, Lower

2BD bsmt suite in N. Rutland.

Near schools & shops. NS, NP, no laundry, $750 incl utils.

Call 250-491-1829 2-BDRM ground level very spacious and clean legal suite.

Big bdrooms, big living room and kitchen. Water softener installed + washer/dryer included. Close to bus stops and schools. Available immediately. Address is 391 Wallace Road, Kelowna. Call Gary 250-808-0249 or lidharg@yahoo.com Completely furnished. Priv bdrm/livingroom Share kitchen, laundry room, bathroom & lovely yard. Price incl’s all utils & cable $775 250-718-7455 HOSPITAL area, 1bd, shower, d/w, fridge, hot plate. 1 person, no pets, NS, NP, $675.

Available Jan 1. 250-860-8031 NEW 1bdrm + den. Utils & int incl’d, NP & No parties. Avail now, $800, 250-763-7553 QUALITY 1 bdrm suite, College area, avail Jan. 1, F/S, W/D, int & cable incl’d, $900 mo, N/S, N/P, 250-317-2965.

1 BDRM + DEN main level suite in Lakeview Hts, West Kelowna. $800/mo incl utils.

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Homes for Rent

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FOR SALE BY OWNER SPECIAL

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Available Immediately. Exceptional 3bdrm, 2bath mobile home in quiet Kelowna West Estates, 610 Katherine Rd. 5 appl’s, $1400 + utils. Call 250769-0109 or 250-878-9970

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Avail now, Ground floor, 1bd, near KLO college, 1bath, 4appl’s, cov’d patio & storage. $900 utils incl. NP, ref’s req’d.

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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.

4- 2bd West Kel., units. 2 avail 15th Dec. others avail 1st of Jan. Each reno’d. 5 appls.incl new w/d., prkg, NS. NP. $750$975 +utils. 250-767-6330

3 bdrm main flr updated house w/ yard, shed, fruit trees.

South Rutland. $1200 plus util. np, ns. 250-717-3714 or 250469-4722.

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

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Cottages / Cabins Small furnished cabin at Idabel Lake, 1/2 hr Big White Close to KVR $75 per nite $300 week $600 mon 4.(250)807-7921

2BDRM Townhouse. Great location, near amens & bus. FS, WD, free prking, balcony overlooking big yard, $975, NP. Avail Jan. 1, 250-470-0000

BEST DEALS IN KELOWNA!

Open House Moving Sale!

Dec. 14 & 15, 9am-5pm. #1093535 Casorso Rd. Household & garden, everything from 5¢ $100. Offers accepted.

Rentals

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FOR LEASE 1000 sq.ft. Office Trailer fully serviced on fenced 1/2 acre. Zoned Heavy Industrial Including Auto Wrecking. $3000 triple net incl. Fenced 1/2 acre service industrial lot available. Central Westside Location. will build to suit.

250-769-7424

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Diesels owners could not take him when they moved. He is shy at first, but with a gentle hand he warms up quickly. He will bring lots of love & affection, he has tons of energy and is looking for an active family who can provide him with lots of exercise and socialization. He likes car rides, gets along with cats and we recommend that he goes to an adult only home or 1 older child due to his exhuberance. He is playful, affectionate and active. We would be happy to introduce you to this wonderful canine.

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CUISINE from Jude’s kitchen Christmas goodies It’s two weeks to Christmas, so time to get baking and mixing.

With extra family and friends dropping by over the next few weeks, you’ll want to have some special treats to serve them, both sweet and savoury.

Remember if you’re having a group over at some point during the holidays to plan on offering some dishes that you can prepare ahead of time, so you can enjoy yourself while your guests do.

You’re probably also thinking about gifts for your favourite fellow food-lovers, and there is a wonderful variety of great cookbooks out there today, with new ones arriving on the shelves every day.

I’ve reviewed a few possibilities in recent weeks, but there are some that I haven’t been able to get to yet, which might also interest you.

That includes fellow food columnist Jennifer Schell’s book, The Butcher, The Baker, The Wine and Cheese Maker, which includes recipes from the Okanagan’s finest chefs, as well as matching beverages from the valley’s winemakers and brewers, along with local cheeses and breads.

As you plan your special meals for the coming weeks, remember to source out local spirits, wines, ciders and beers as we now have a burgeoning industry in all of them, right here.

When planning menus, take your inspiration from local on-farm operations such as Function Junction at Highway 33 and Springfield Road (open Wednesday and Saturday afternoons now); Graziano, Gatzke, Davison, Hazeldell Orchards and of course, the Kelowna Farmers’ And Crafters’ Market. Many have their own websites with details of their operations.

Whatever you make, enjoy preparing foods from the heart, garnished with your love for friends and family and you can be sure it will be appreciated. For more ideas of seasonal dishes for every meal of the day, turn to the winter section in Jude’s Kitchen, a collection of 200 of my favourite recipes inspired by local ingredients, many paired with B.C. VQA wines by renowned wine writer John Schreiner. It’s organized by the season, because that’s how I cook, so what’s available locally in each season ends up on my table.

It’s available at local bookstores, wine shops and the B.C. Wine Museum, and I’m sure it would be received with delight by your favourite cook.

Two-Cheese Spread or Stuffing for Vegetable Cases Use this to fill hollowed-out cherry tomatoes, celery sticks, or serve to spread on cucumber rounds, melba toasts, crackers or mini bread slices. You can make this a day ahead and the flavours will improve.

If you’d prefer the onion flavour to be less pronounced, add it just before serving, and garnish with a few shreds too. You could also chop up pecans, walnuts, ripe olives or sweet pickles and add to this for a slightly different texture and flavour, or garnish it with one of them.

8 oz. (250 g) cheddar cheese 8 oz. (250 g) cream cheese

2 tbsp. (30 ml) dry sherry 1 tsp. (5 ml) dry mustard 1 tsp. (5 ml) hot sauce 1 tsp. (5 ml) fresh-ground black pepper 1 minced green onion Grate cheddar (sharp gives the best flavour, but you can use low fat cheddar and cream cheese) and combine with remaining ingredients in a bowl.

Use a spatula to scrape into a small serving dish and surround with toasts and crackers or little breads; or scoop some into bite-sized vegetable cases to brighten the appetizer tray with some colour.

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Elise's Jewelled Cookie Slices with Nuts My friend Elise is a great cook and I have many recipes from her excellent collection, as well as lots of great memories of Christmas baking sessions together—including one where she made a gingerbread house with my two daughters when they were little.

It was really something!

Including friends and family in your baking sessions makes lots of memories for all involved.

1/3 c. (75 ml) butter 1/3 c. (75 ml) sugar 1/4 c. (60 ml) packed brown sugar 1 egg 1/2 tsp. (2 ml) vanilla 1/2 c. (125 ml) chopped candied fruit

2 tbsp. (30 ml) slivered almonds 1 1/2 c. (375 ml) flour 1 tsp. (5 ml) baking powder 1/8 tsp. (.5 ml) baking soda 1/8 tsp. (.5 ml) nutmeg Pre-heat oven to 350 F. Beat butter and sugars. Add egg and vanilla and mix well.

Stir in fruit and almonds. Combine dry ingredients and add to butter mixture.

Spread evenly in a foil-lined loaf pan, cover and refrigerate for at least two hours.

Remove dough from pan and cut into slices.

Place on greased baking sheet.

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.

Contact Jude’s Kitchen at The Kelowna Capital News, 2495 Enterprise Way, Kelowna, B.C. , V1X 7K2; jsteeves@kelownacapnews.com

Some simple guidelines for readers of Jude's Kitchen

There are some basics about my cooking that you should know about in using the recipes created for Jude’s Kitchen. *I mean a large egg when a recipe calls for an egg *usually, butter and margarine are interchangeable *usually, salt and pepper is added to your taste *I generally use sea salt *fresh ingredients top frozen or canned

*organic products are my first choice *wherever possible, I use whole grains, not processed *include a variety of them, when possible *wherever possible, I use fresh herbs *fewer quantities of dried herbs are needed than fresh *I use extra virgin olive oil *I use grapeseed or olive oil to cook with

*I don’t deep fry *feel free to substitute. I do *have fun in the kitchen *encourage others to as well

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