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Pub owner happy Christmas food bank hampers lined up to welcome the for hundreds of Westsiders in need whole family Wade Paterson STAFF REPORTER

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Changes to B.C. liquor laws have given Kelowna pub owner Kamel Abougoush cause to cheer. The proprietor of the Grateful Fed on Bernard Avenue has had to turn away countless families keen on getting some of his kitchen’s nosh since he’s been open for business. “We’ve sent so many across the street to the Bohemian Cafe, that (its owner) Hans sends me a Christmas card each year,” he said. “Now I’m hoping I will be able to offer our services to everyone.” Allowing Abougoush and other pub owners to open their doors to further business was Premier Christy Clark, who announced Tuesday that liquor laws are being tweaked to allow for parents to bring their children into pubs and Legion halls until a certain hour, as well as a series of other provisions. “We would welcome families for breakfast and lunch until around 7 p.m. then after 7 p.m., we would just have people here who are 19-years-old and over,” Abougoush said, explaining how he envisioned the new laws taking effect. “After that, most people don’t want to have their dinners, or just drinks, spoiled by a crying baby. At least, that’s what always comes up.” It’s a move in the right direction, said Abougoush, who has been to bars in other cities and countries, where parents sitting down for a pub meal with their children in tow, is the norm. “I honestly don’t see a problem,” he said. “It’s something that should have been done many years ago. “ In addition to the open door policy to families, Clark announced that the province would allow B.C. to join the rest of the country, and have happy hours with time-limited drink specials. She also announced changes to the way restaurant licences would work. In particular, restaurant patrons who don’t want to order food shouldn’t be forced to do so. Another shift would allow food primary businesses that want to stop serving food at a certain hour and operate as a nightclub, the ability to apply for a special licence to the B.C.’s Liquor Control and Licensing Board. See Family A5

Several West Kelowna families lined up outside Westside Community Food Bank’s satellite depot in the Westbank Towne Centre Mall Wednesday morning to receive Christmas hampers for the holidays. A turkey, canned foods, cereal, flour, sugar, potatoes, mandarin oranges, milk and even a box of chocolates were some of the food items clients were given Wednesday. They also received toiletries, stuffed animals and a shopping spree in the makeshift toy store. “We’ve got 300 Christmas hampers going out over the next two days,” Lenetta Parry, executive director of the Westside Community Food Bank, said Wednesday morning, adding 26 families were sponsored directly by businesses and other families in the community this holiday season. “It’s about three times busier over the next two days than we would typically see. Usually, out of the food bank, we distribute about 100 hampers every week.” Parry said the Christmas hampers have lots of “extra little treats” that are included to make Christmas special for clients. Brittany Diebel arrived Wednesday morning

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VOLUNTEER Anne Feliz (right) helps Michelle Andrew pick out Christmas toys in the Westside Community Food Bank’s Christmas Hamper program. The food bank expected to give out 300 hampers to families in need on Wednesday and Thursday. to receive her Christmas hamper. She began to tear up when asked how helpful the hamper will be to her family this Christmas. “Extremely,” said Brittany. Prior to Wednesday’s hamper event, Brittany’s mother, Brenda Diebel, donated several products

to show her appreciation for the Christmas Hamper Program. “I do couponing. I don’t get the toys and I don’t get a lot of food, but I do get a lot of hygiene and cleaning products. So we brought three overflowing shopping carts in here to help, because I

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With record-breaking passenger numbers, more airlines added to the roster serving Kelowna’s airport and more flights to more destinations than ever before, 2013 has been a banner year for YLW. And, with the traditionally busy holiday travel season starting today at the airport, it looks like it will go out on a high note. YLW, which expects to see more than 1.5 million people pass through the doors of its terminal this year, has seen record-breaking numbers of passengers in every month of 2013 so far. “Up to this year, we saw a slow

but steady increase to get to 1.4 million passengers,” said airport spokeswoman Janelle Hynes. “But to add so many more in just one year has been remarkable.” She said the airport is on track to meet its goal of 1.6 million passengers by 2015, a benchmark set out in its master plan completed five years ago. YLW officials expect a brisk and steady stream of holiday travellers to flow through the airport over the next few weeks. More than 100,000 passengers and guests are expected at the airport between now and Jan. 5, with the busiest travel days of the year being Dec. 22, 29 and Jan. 5. On those days alone, Hynes said

the airport is bracing for more than 6,200 passengers each day. And she added, even with 2,600 parking stalls available at the airport, parking is expected to be at a premium. So travellers should consider other methods of getting to and from the airport, such as getting a ride from family or friends, a taxi, a limousine, the airport shuttle or a city bus. Passengers are also reminded to arrive at the airport with plenty of time to spare. Check-in and drop-off bags at least 90 minutes before boarding for domestic flights and at least two hours prior to U.S. and Mexico flights. The airport offers Holiday travel tips—what can and cannot be packed

in luggage, security information and frequently asked questions—at its website, ylw.kelowna.ca under Holiday Travel. Up-to-date flight information for arrivals and departures can be found at ylw.kelowna.ca, on the airport’s free mobile web app at ylw.kelowna.ca/ mobile, or by contacting the airlines directly. This year, YLW added two new routes, a seasonal Kelowna-Cranbrook route and a Kelonwa-Whitehorse route that proved so popular that it was made year-round shortly after being introduced as a seasonal route. Also, this month marks the oneyear anniversary of the United Airlines route connecting Kelowna dir-

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ectly with Los Angeles. Hynes said the Whitehorse route has proven to be more than just a way for travellers to get between the Okanagan and the Yukon territorial capital. “New (business) relationships have been bridges as a result,” she said, pointing to a partnership between local ski hill Big White and a ski hill in Whitehorse. She said one large group of Australian skiers coming here this winter is planning to includes a few days in Whitehorse during their stay at Big White. As part of the relationship between the two ski hills, skiers with passes to their local mountain get a 25 per cent discount at the other ski hill. awaters@kelownacapnews.com

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THE Salvation Army toy department (left) is filling up quickly again this year to help families in need at Christmas; Geri Grainger (lower left) is the Community Ministries manager for the local Salvation Army; Kelowna deputy fire chief Jason Brolund (below) is surrounded by donations to the Salvation Army from local residents.

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Push still on for donations With just a week to go until Christmas, the Salvation Army is barely halfway to its fundraising aims. “We have a goal of $700,000, and (Tuesday) we were at $375,000,” said Geri Grainger, the organization’s community ministries manager. It’s a $100,000 of a dip from where they were this time last year and, while it’s worrisome, Granger believes they’ll catch up. “There’s a lot of choice about where to donate money, but the people of the Central Okanagan come through for the Salvation Army,” she said. Case in point, the Christmas Hamper Program will roll out for 425 families Thursday morning and that has brought in 20,000 lbs of food and more than enough toy donations to help everyone in need. “It’s just a wonderful blessing to receive so many items,” she said. “The community allows us to help others, and without their donations we wouldn’t be able to carry out our mission. So we are very grateful to the people of the Central Okanagan for the generosity and trust.” For those who would like to help the Salvation Army in the final leg of its fundraising journey, Grainger said they can use both dollars and volunteers. People can sign up for two hour shifts by visiting kelownasalvationarmy.ca or by calling 250-860-2329 and ask for Allison at 235.

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Every day, patients across Interior Health access medical care without ever having to travel to meet with their specialists. This time-saving service is made possible through telehealth, which links patient and health care provider through technology. This month, Interior Health is marking an important milestone – the 10th anniversary of the introduction of telehealth. On Dec. 15 and 16, 2003, the first Telehealth videoconference consultations in IH took place when Kelowna-based surgeons from the B.C. Thoracic Surgery Program linked with patients in Cranbrook and Trail to conduct initial surgical assessments and post-operative follow ups. Thoracic surgery is treatment for serious illness of the lung or throat. In the decade since, nearly 11,300 thoracic patients have received telehealth care at 54 different hospitals and health care sites, saving patients more than 8.4 million kilometres in travel to appointments —the equivalent of 211 trips around the world. The program has reached beyond Interior Health to patients in communities throughout B.C., including approximately 2,500 from Northern Health. “Telehealth technology helps ensure that patients have access to high-quality health care services they need without travelling hundreds of kilometres to access specialist services,” said B.C. Health

Minister Terry Lake. “For patients and families who live outside major centres, this program can make a big difference by supporting faster diagnoses and better health outcomes.” Interior Health is a telehealth leader and was an early adopter of the technology. IH offers telehealth in three ways: Through direct patient consultation via videoconferencing, the upload of photographs to a health authority-wide system, or through Home Health monitoring, where patients “check in” from their homes. Since its introduction, the telehealth program has grown to include more than 20 different medical fields, with nearly 55,000 patient uses per year throughout Interior Health. “Telehealth technology has changed the way Interior Health is able to deliver health care, and its use continues to grow,” said Interior Health board chair Norman Embree. “Today, 30 per cent of all thoracic practice in Interior Health is performed via telehealth. I’m proud to say that this success has been recognized across the province. “In fact, the tele-thoracic program was recognized in 2009 with a HEABC Top Innovator Gold Apple Award.” Dr. Michael Humer, of Kelowna, was one of the thoracic surgeons who, along with his colleague Dr. Bill Nelems, performed the first telehealth consultations a decade

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▼ HOLIDAY SEASON City Hall still needs more info about liquor rule changes process West Kelowna facility closures scheduled Costly from A1 The man in charge of the city’s liquor licensing policy, which is based on city zoning, said it’s too early in the process to know how City Hall would react to the ability of restaurants here to turn into night clubs. “What do they say, the devil’s in the details,” said planner Paul McVey adding there has been no information from the province to the city yet about what will change and when. He said once the information has been received, the city will likely have to review its policy. That will require public consultation as well as input from business and other local agencies. But it is just the Legion, restaurants and pubs that are getting a break from the Liberals. Food-or liquor-primary licences should be available to cooking schools, galleries and spas. And restaurant patrons who order a drink in a lounge should be able to carry their drinks to the restaurant section. Although his first impression about the changes is positive, Abougoush also noted that there could be some negatives ahead. For example, the neighbourhood pub license used to be a hot commodity, worth a lot of money. Now, it won’t be much different than a res-

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taurant licence. “Nobody will think about that other than pub owners,” he added. As for other potential pitfalls, they remain to be seen. The province announced the changes, but not how or when they would roll out, leaving a lot of room for discussion.

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Legions will now be able to open their doors to families due to new liquor laws, which could be a game changer for the languishing organization. Inga Kruse, representative of the BC Royal Canadian Legion, said the original model for the Legion was very much a veteran watering hole, but that’s no longer the case as a military connection isn’t even necessary. “In the past, men would come for a beer after work and commiserate,” she said. “But society has changed quite a bit. People want to do things with their family in multi-generational environments.” And the Legion has wanted to reach out and

help that happen. “We have awards for cadets of excellence, for example,” said Kruse. “But we can’t have them in the Legion for an award ceremony or give them a burger dinner.” When the new regulations come into play, that barrier to community involvement will be lifted. “We encourage people to look at what we have to offer,” she said. “It’s a new day for the Legion.” kmichaels@kelownacapnews.com

a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 2. Essential services provided during this time include emergency utility calls (drainage, sewer and water), fire and rescue services, policing and other municipal services emergencies. For urgent or emergency municipal service matters dur-

ing this closure, please call the district’s main line at 778-797-1000. Please visit www.districtofwestkelowna.ca for more information including waste collection scheduling changes. The District of West Kelowna and its partners in Recreation and Culture

have programs running throughout the festive season for people of all ages. Check out the district’s homepage at www.districtofwestkelowna.ca for a quick link to the Holiday Recreation Schedule and access to public skating and swimming schedules.

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Families encouraged to seek out needed help Costly from A1 who could benefit from using the food bank; however, they’re hesitant for various reasons. “With some people I think it’s a matter of pride, being afraid and being shy,” said Brenda. “I know some families that could really, really use it, but they’re too chicken to come in— that’s sad.” Parry said the Christmas Hamper Program wouldn’t be possible without the help of “an army of volunteers.” “We’ve got about 50

volunteers per day to help us out,” said Parry. The executive director of both Westside Community Food Bank and Kelowna Community Food Bank added West Kelowna’s hamper program was modelled after Kelowna’s this year. She noted a regular food hamper typically provides a three to five day supply of food; the Christmas hampers should last clients seven to nine days. wpaterson @kelownacapnews.com Twitter: @PatersonWade

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First Nation elders share language skills with UBC students

In a fun learning exchange, elders from the Splatsin First Nation taught words from their language to UBC students, while the students shared a fun interactive learning game with the elders. The Splatsin elders recently came to UBC’s Okanagan campus to play a verbal game with students in Christine Schreyer’s endangered languages course. The goal was to teach the elders a language game they could take home and share with the younger generation. In exchange, UBC students learned some Secwepemc (Shuswap) language. Schreyer, an assist-

ant professor of anthropology in the Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences, introduced the visitors to the game Where are your keys? It mixes American Sign Language with the repetition of simple words. Players sit in a circle, point to an object, and say the object’s name in the language they are learning, and also sign it in American Sign Language. The game goes around in a circle, and participants verbally label items each time it is their turn. The Secwepemc-speaking elders taught words to UBC students, while the students taught the game to the elders.

“The game is simply based on repetition and body movement,” says Schreyer. “We’ve added the Indigenous language to the game and turned it into a fun way to share the language.” By using basic objects, like a pen and a spoon, the words are reinforced by the repetition. It is hoped the elders, mostly grandmothers, will play it with their grandchildren and in their immersion daycare program and, by doing so, pass their language along to the next generation. And while it seems like fun and games, Schreyer says there is very real danger in Canada of losing many Indigenous

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LINGUISTIC ANTHROPOLOGIST Christine Schreyer (standing) plays Where AreYour Keys with Splatsin elders, who recently spent a day at UBC Okanagans’ Aboriginal Centre . There, they shared their language with students and enjoyed a traditional meal. Pictured with Schreyer are (left to right) student David Lacho and elders Marie Thomas, Florence Nicholas and Rosalind Williams. languages. “In 1999, it was estimated that there were about 23 fluent speakers left in the Splatsin community,” she says, adding that there are about 80 Indigenous languages in Canada, of which only three are thriving. Globally, the stats aren’t much better.

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“The province of B.C. has challenges because there are more Indigenous languages in B.C. than anywhere else in Canada. We wanted to teach the elders another method to share the languages and that’s where this game fits in perfectly.” UBC aboriginal program administrator Dan Odenbach, a Shuswap Nation member, says it is a great opportunity to get elders onto campus and he is happy to host them in the Aboriginal Centre. “We have a lot of people ask about using our space. The question we ask is how does this help aboriginal students and promote culture?” Odenbach says. “We feel an event like this goes a long way in fulfilling this mandate. It was great to see respected elders working alongside students and everyone enjoying themselves. There was no shortage of laughter during this event.”

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Information, resources and services to help moms and babies get the best start in life are now just a phone call or click away in all Interior Health communities. Healthy From The Start is a one-stop shop that connects pregnant women with appropriate services in the community to support a healthy pregnancy. Information and resources are available on a variety of subjects including accessing prenatal care, when to seek medical care, mental health, relationships, breastfeeding, parenting and more. “As a parent, I know that the months leading up to the birth of a baby are an exciting, but often overwhelming time,” said B.C. Health Minister Terry Lake. “It is great news that expectant parents from across Interior Health now have easy access to a variety of information to support them during pregnancy and help the give their babies the best start in life.” The program, formerly called the Prenatal Registry, launched in six pilot sites last year with a great response. “During our first year, over 500 women from the pilot communities used our service to connect with a public health nurse, learn about healthy pregnancies and find out about services in their communities,” said Nadine Johnson, practice lead with Interior Health. “We are thrilled to now offer this service to women in all Interior Health communities.” Healthy From The Start can be reached through the toll-free line at 1-855-868-7710 or online by submitting the program contact form at www.interiorhealth.ca/ HealthyFromTheStart. When a woman contacts Healthy From The Start, she will be connected with a public health nurse who will complete a health screening questionnaire; provide information on programs, supports and resources available in her community; and make referrals as necessary. “We encourage all pregnant women to take advantage of this service and to call early in their pregnancies,” said Johnson. “Receiving early prenatal care and connecting with supports and services has a tremendous impact on both the mother’s health and the health of the baby.” Healthy From The Start is available Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit: www.interiorhealth.ca/ HealthyFromTheStart .

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Subway restaurants from Peachland, West Kelowna, Kelowna and Lake Country collected funds from sub sales on Dec. 5 to support the recent Philippine typhoon disaster relief efforts, with 50 cents from each 6-inch sub and $1 from each “Footlong” sub going towards this fundraising effort in support of the Red Cross. The idea to fundraise for the Philippines was inspired by several Subway employees who have family roots in the Philippines. Subway restaurants in the Central Okanagan also took part in fundraising efforts for Haiti’s disaster. A cheque for $2,960.50 was presented to Red Cross staff and volunteers this week with another $3,000 en route from Subways in Vernon, Armstrong and Enderby, adding to the total of $5,940.50.

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▼ ANALYSIS

Statistics and probabilities require some analytical thought I am lucky to have been born with the kind of analytical brain that works well with maths and sciences. Looking back, I feel that very little of the course work I did in maths and sciences has benefited me in my day to day life. One glaring exception is a statistics class I took during my undergraduate degree. I have been unlucky as well. I was also born with a bit of an addictive per-

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Paul Hergott sonality. For example, I am the kind of guy who will suck back that extra 1,200 calories in Christmas baking, after supper, at a time when I’m trying to take off a few pounds. One addiction I have

been able to avoid is gambling. The prospect of that “next win” loses its allure once you’ve learned how to calculate, in precise percentage terms, the consistent house advantage. And no, my good buddy who shall remain nameless, there is no way to beat that advantage with clever betting strategies. I wish I could somehow use my analytical brain to counter binge eating!

There are many other areas of my life where I have benefited from the things I learned in that statistics class. We all face statistics and probabilities on a regular basis, particularly when someone is trying to convince us of something. An ability and confidence of being able to see through the sometimes empty arguments is an ability I wish we all had. An example is an advertisement for some

medical remedy I read recently in a magazine. The advertisement boasted that the remedy was beneficial for 95 per cent of a majority of those who used it. As impressive as that sounds, a quick calculation reveals that it might not be impressive at all. If the “majority” is a slim one of 51%, for example, 95% of that 51% majority is only 48.45%. One of many areas where statistics can be misleading is the area of

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traffic safety. Kelowna made the news this past year for being the “drunk driving capital of Canada,” based on statistics released by Statistics Canada. When you think about what the statistics really mean, though, the “lump of coal award” may not be warranted. Statistics Canada reports on the number of impaired driving offences per 100,000 people. Kelowna “won” with 583. That statistic was interpreted to mean that Kelowna has the highest per capita number of impaired drivers. An alternative and, in my view, more reasonable interpretation is that police enforcement of impaired driving offenders in Kelowna is the most effective in all of Canada. The statistic says only how many impaired drivers were caught, not how many are out there. Our police officers employed law enforcement techniques and strategies that resulted in nailing a higher number of impaired drivers per 100,000 people than police officers elsewhere. Instead of hanging our heads in shame, I say we should be holding our heads up high with pride at the fabulous work of our local police force, the RCMP. We can also credit British Columbia’s roadside prohibitions that allow British Columbia police officers to work much more efficiently than those in other provinces. Of course, however effective our local RCMP may be, the number of impaired drivers that get caught in their net is the tip of a very huge iceberg. An example of that impaired driver the RCMP stumbled upon in the middle of the day on Nov. 29, 2013, as RCMP media relations officer

Cst. Kris Clark was leaving a media event kicking off, ironically, this season’s CounterAttack campaign. A traffic stop made by Cst. Clark, against one driver led to another driver being investigated for impaired driving. The latter driver, who had been driving while prohibited as a result of a previous impaired driving conviction, was found with a 1/2 full bottle of wine in her purse and refused to comply with a breathalyzer demand. We can’t sit back and rely on the RCMP to fix our impaired driving problem. While their net may be very effective compared to the nets of other police forces, they cannot be all places at all times and an extremely small percentage of impaired drivers is caught within their net. My hat is off to those who are volunteering their time to make a real difference, notably the volunteers of MADD with their red ribbon campaign and the likes of Paul Nesbitt of Designated Dads who are volunteering their time to get our kids home safely. Let’s each of us do our part to prevent impaired driving this holiday season. It’s not enough to ensure that we, ourselves, don’t drive impaired. Take a stand against others doing so. Stick your neck out with your family and friends and others around you. If you are unable to convince someone to not drive drunk, call 911 so that our fine RCMP members can intercept that person and prevent another member of our community being injured or killed by an impaired driver. Paul Hergott is a lawyer at Hergott Law in West Kelowna. paul@hlaw.ca

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Diabetes support group meetings at bible camp

There will be a support group meeting for adults with diabetes and their support people on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014, 6:30 p.m., at the Green Bay Bible Camp, 1441 Green Bay Rd. in West Kelowna. Participants can meet others coping with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes for support and discussions. These meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month except for July and August at the bible camp facility. It’s free and drop-ins are encouraged. For more information, email Gabriela (volunteer coordinator) at kelownadiabetes@gmail.com.

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Wildlife encounters will happen living so close to nature C oyote attacks of pets are starting to become more and more common. Just recently I had to rush to the hospital to treat Winston, one of my regular patients, who got attacked by a coyote in his own backyard in front of his owner. What makes Kelowna so wonderful in my eyes, is being the perfect combination of both urban and country at the same time. Living with that proximity to nature, brings some undesirable encounters with wildlife. The wild animals are getting more used to humans. Bears and coyotes are not scared of people as they used to be, so many of us get these unwanted guests in our own backyards. Coyotes are considered carnivores but more often as omnivores (eating everything) coyotes are opportunistic, versatile feeders. They eat small mammals such as squirrels, mice, birds, snakes, lizards, deer and livestock, as well as insects and other invertebrates. The coyote will also target any species of bird that nests on the ground. Fruits and vegetables can form a significant part of the coyote’s diet in the summer and autumn. Part of the coyote’s success as a species is its dietary adaptability. As such, coyotes have been known to eat human rubbish and domestic pets. Coyotes increasingly rely on households pets as their source of nutrition. Cats and small dogs are in particular risk. Pets are more commonly attacked during the winter months than during the spring and summer. This corresponds to the breeding season of the coyote. Though coyotes have been observed to travel in large groups, they primarily hunt in pairs.

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Dr. Moshe Oz Coyotes are often attracted to dog food and animals that are small enough to appear as prey. Items such as garbage, pet food and sometimes feeding stations for birds and squirrels will attract coyotes into backyards. Coyote attacks are usually fatal in cats and small dogs. If the animal gets away or is saved by the owner, it can sustain significant damages that require surgical repair and antibiotics for the potential infections caused by bite wounds. Typically, the actual tissue damage of the bite wounds is much larger in the deeper tissues compared to the visible external wounds. This is attributed to the tendency of the predator to stick its teeth in the prey’s flesh and shake its body. Externally, one may only see the teeth marks; however, the animal is usually suffering from a much more significant injury. Hence, every bite wound, even if seemingly minor, requires a vet’s attention, let alone every serious bite wound. If we cannot get rid of coyotes, we have to learn to live with them. The best way is to try to avoid any contact with coyotes. Fences can help to keep coyotes out of your yard, but coyotes have been known to jump over them. The best fences for keeping out coyotes are at least six feet tall, solid walls that are not see-through and have a roll bar on top. If you are aware of coyotes in your neighbourhood, try to avoid leaving your dog alone outdoors (especially if it is a small breed). Some coyotes will at-

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tempt to attack a dog on a leash. Avoid using a retractable leash to reduce the chances of that happening. If you encounter a coyote, try to scare it away. Scream, wave your arms, throw objects at it. Do not run away as running will elicit an attack. Any injury sustained by your pet requires immediate veterinary care. Most importantly, keep your house environment free of potential at-

tractions for wildlife. Make sure you don’t leave food outside, including pet foods and make sure the garbage is stored in sealed containers. Feeding stations for birds can also attract coyotes. You better rethink having those in your backyard if you live in an area frequented by coyotes. As for cats. For their safety, I strongly recommend to keep them strict-

ly indoors. Cats that were never exposed to the outdoors, will not “crave” going outside. A cat’s encounter with a coyote is most probably equal to a death sentence. The outside world is just too dangerous for cats. Between the coyotes or other wild predators, the neighbours dogs and vehicles, cats are just better to stay indoors. Moshe Oz operates the Rose Valley Veterinary

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Pot growing confusion The campaign to keep medicinal marijuana out of the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) in Langley Township may be in trouble. Township council wants to restrict the practice to industrial areas because there are concerns about the potential loss of arable farmland to fortress-like growing operations and the likelihood those operations could be targeted by criminals, given the number of so-called “grow rips” of the much smaller cultivations currently allowed.

Council has approved a bylaw that bans medical pot growing within the protected farmland that covers three-quarters of the Township, but there are signs the new regulation may not get the necessary approval from the province. The provincial Agricultural Land Commission, the agency that has the final say over regulation of the ALR in the Township, has already declared legal grows ops to be a permitted use. And the provincial agriculture minister who will decide wheth-

er the new bylaw takes effect has, to date, been silent on the subject. Now, this week, comes word that at least eight Langley businesses are lining up for the new federal growing licences that will become available in the new year when the law changes from the current practice of small growing operations to larger commercial-scale plants. Seven of the eight would-be Langley growers are within the ALR. The only one to go public so far has been the Koch

greenhouse, which has already begun growing marijuana and whose owner says the entirely legal product is simply another flowering plant as far as he is concerned. If the bylaw wins provincial approval, the Township will be in the position of trying to impose an after-the-fact restriction on a grower who set up his business when there was no ban. It is likely the provincial government will take note of that when it considers the Langley proposal.

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Premier Clark looks back at a whirlwind 2013

After a whirlwind year that started with a come-from-behind election win, Premier Christy Clark sat down with me for the traditional year-end interview in her Victoria office. Here are excerpts from that discussion. A longer version with video can be found at www.kelownacapnews.com. TF: Premier, you surprised a few people this year. What surprised you the most about 2013? PCC: I guess it was the disconnect between the pollsters and the pundits, and the public. I did have a sense

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all the time that the citizens were thinking something different in the run-up to the election campaign. I wondered, am I missing something here, or are they missing something? And I guess it turned out that it wasn’t me that was missing

something. TF: The liquefied natural gas export project is going to use a lot of natural gas, especially in the early years. Will B.C.’s greenhouse gas reduction targets (20 per cent reduction by 2020, 80 per cent by 2050) have to be changed?

PCC: I don’t have a clear answer on that yet. We are working with the companies on exactly how we are going to structure their environmental commitments and costs, and their electricity costs versus using gas, the total royalty tax regime. We’re looking at that as one package. However that turns out, though, this opportunity to export natural gas to Asia is the single biggest opportunity we have ever had as a province to reduce greenhouse gas emissions around the world. In shipping this to China, we are going to help them wean themselves off some of the dirtiest coal anybody’s burning anywhere in the world. TF: If B.C. is going to get cred-

it for displacing coal use in Asia, shouldn’t B.C.’s coal exports, even though it’s metallurgical coal, count in our greenhouse gas total as well? PCC: I know that the academics and pundits are going to get all mired in competing sets of numbers and studies. For me, we have a chance to do good for the world, and we’re going to take it. TF: On oil pipelines, your agreement in November with Alberta Premier Alison Redford involves B.C. supporting her effort for a national energy strategy. What do you see it doing in the future? PCC: The big idea that she’s trying to pursue with that is a strategy that will connect us east to west in

energy. Energy grids are much better connected north to south than they are east to west. So she’s trying to pursue a pan-Canadian strategy for the exchange of energy, whether that’s hydroelectricity or natural gas or whatever it is. TF: There’s a perception out there, fuelled by the opposition, that you campaigned against oil pipelines and now you’re turning the tanker around, as it were, to be in support of them. What do you say to that? PCC: What I said was, we have five conditions that must be met in order for heavy oil to be considered to go ahead in B.C. That has not changed. The five conditions remain in place…none have been met.

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▼ CARELESS DRIVING

Give paper carriers, all pedestrians, a thought To the editor: Whoever thought one’s life would suddenly be changed while delivering newspapers in the same area where this newspaper carrier had delivered three issues a week of the Capital News for the past 10 years.

This is what happened to Steve Kania earlier this month. This innocent victim was doing a good service and bringing in a few bucks to help his family get by when this terrible accident happened to him. My husband deliv-

ers newspapers. How many times has he come home and commented on a close encounter with a vehicle when crossing the street, even when he has a green light to cross the road pulling his wagon? There seems to be quite a high percentage

of drivers who don’t have any respect for the newspaper carriers out doing their job in all kinds of weather. And it’s not always about impaired drivers who come close to hitting pedestrians, but it might as well be the way people

drive. On behalf of all newspaper carriers, we ask the public to be a little more cautious and have courtesy to all carriers who are serving the public. Lynne Forlin, Kelowna

Rotarians helping blind students in Philippines To the editor: The Kelowna Ogopogo Rotary Club joins three other Rotary clubs from Japan, Australia and the Philippines to improve the blind students chance of future employment and their quality of life. In a country where there is no assistance from the government for blind schools or blind children, this Christmas will be a special one for the blind students in the city of Davao, thanks to the four Rotary clubs. On Dec. 12, Terry Kane, a representative of the Australian Rotary, presented 60 blind students with their Christmas gifts of individual blankets, towels and slippers. The

teachers recommended these gifts. Many of the teachers live with the students in their dorms after teaching the children all day, so they have a good idea of what is needed. The students had already received their gifts from the Japanese Rotary Club, who donated musical instruments. The goal of the school is to help provide the students with life skills that can assist them with future employment. Some blind students find work in bands, so the musical equipment not only provides entertainment, but also provides hope that there may be a job if they do well. The other common

job that blind adults do is massage. Blind massage businesses are more respected than many others in the Philippines. It is believed that the blind massage specialist is better trained. So this is the other job skill that is focused on at the school. The Philippine Rotary Club of South Davao has provided the money for the 60 students annual food budget. With the donated food, the older students are taught how to cook for themselves in their shared room of four students. Their room includes a stove, mini fridge, sink, two sets of bunk beds and a rough bathroom. Although basic, local Rotarians ex-

plain that it is much better than the homes where many of these poor students came from. The students keep their space clean and when they turn 17 years old, they should have the skills that are needed to look after themselves. One student had the chance of a donated operation, which could have returned his sight. The student refused. It seemed that his life was good at the school and if he had sight, he would have to leave the school. The Ogopogo Rotary Club of Kelowna, which I represented, donated and assisted with foods for the Christmas luncheon celebration and special treats

and gifts for the following holiday season. Both the students and the teachers were very appreciative of the meal and the gifts for the students. In the humid heat, we Rotarians left exhausted but content that we had made a difference. We are finding that the prices are nearly double what they were in Vietnam three years ago, so the cost of the food is not cheap, like I would have expected. Hence, the South Davao Rotarian’s contribution is significant. Take care and enjoy your Christmas preparations and parties—I am truly missing them. Catharine Goheen, Kelowna

Computer believed over actual meter reading To the editor: Early December I received my City of Kelowna utility bill and I was surprised to discover that my usage rate was computer estimated 23 per cent higher than the actual meter reading I submitted to ecare.corix.com/ Kelowna. Several other owners in my condominium building took the time to get access to our electric-

al room to read their meters and reported it by telephone or via the Corix website and all of us received high bills based on computer estimates instead of the actual meter readings. Before anyone suggests the meter readings were submitted too late, there were not. To those of you who say things will work out when the FortisBC lock-

out is over and our meters are finally read, you are wrong. In my case my higher usage rate pushed me into the next energy block rate which is 47 per cent higher than the rate I should have been charged. When my meter is finally read, will I receive a credit based on this higher rate? I don’t think so. The only thing that will work out is that you

have been screwed and the FortisBC executives may get some nice Christmas bonuses. There is something very wrong when a corporation saves money by locking out their meter reading employees and then earns even more money by sending out bills based on high computer estimates. They have no incentive to bargain with their employees.

It is time to put a stop to this unfair practice of sending computer estimates and demand from the City of Kelowna that they get FortisBC to have their management employees and/or executives to get actual meter readings. I will be adjusting my bill to the actual amount based on my meter. Alfred Kaufmann, Kelowna

‘I know a place’ that treats residents very well To the editor: I know a place where you can send in an email question and receive an acknowledgement on the same day. I know a place where you can talk to staff and receive as much detailed information as you require. I know a place where you have direct access to council members and they will actively support you on issues. This place is the District Of West Kelowna (DWK). I moved here from Ontario approximately 27 months ago. I was new to B.C., new to living in a strata and new to

whatever a district is. I had many questions including “why is the water in my toilet pink”, “why do I constantly smell odours from the sewage plant”, “is my builder adhering to building and landscaping codes”, “what is the process for complaints” to “how do I pay bills when out of the country”? Without exception, I have received courteous and professional responses to my questions. In some cases, the DWK contractor or staff contacted me to fully explain and offered to visit me to review an issue. When I attend public meetings (master water plan, CNR wharf, etc.), the DWK

staff either have the answers or get me the answers in the next day. I go to DWK council meetings and both staff and council make themselves available for questions or simple conversation. I spent over a decade on the executive of a large community association and had numerous interactions with both residents and representatives from many levels of government (municipal, regional, provincial and federal). It is an extremely difficult job dealing with the public and I applaud the staff and council of the DWK. This may be a young government but they set an example that

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Surviving radiation treatment Katherine Mortimer CONTRIBUTOR

Anyone who has had a loved one diagnosed with cancer wants the same thing—survival. But for many adult survivors of childhood cancers, survival has come with a life of both physical and emotional pain and a lack of support. Karalyn Bay was in Grade 1 at Coldstream elementary school when she was diagnosed with a brain tumour. “Before age two I would drag my foot and my balance was off,” said Bay. “They treated me for an anxious stomach and when that didn’t help, they treated my ears. At the age of four my speech was slurred and at times I looked like a staggering drunk.” Bay and her family returned to her birth place, Victoria, where she had several weeks of treatment at Royal Jubilee Hospital: Surgery to remove the brain-stem astrocytoma and extensive radiation to the back of her head. Now 44, Bay may have survived her cancer but she has been left with nerve damage in her face, weakness on her left side and deafness in one ear.

The problem, said Bay, is that for many childhood survivors of pediatric cancers, the treatment was all about cure, which meant extremely high doses of radiation. “They probably thought what they were doing was right, but we are the ones who paved the way. We were over-radiated.” Bay was left with facial nerve damage that resulted in a facial bells palsy and weakness on her left side. “My self-esteem was also very low, as I was constantly teased and friendless,” said Bay. “Many years I’ve struggled alone with so much pain and unanswered questions.” It was in her early 20s that Bay’s physical problems escalated to the point where she could no longer live independently and take care of herself. “Some days are good, some are bad. You have to have hope. People need to have a lot more compassion. A lot of people give up sharing and keep their mouth shut, but I have been quiet for too long.” Bay is beginning to get the answers she needs, and more importantly, the support she needs, thanks

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to the Pediatric Cancers Survivorship Society, which was formed in May and founded by parents of adults who had childhood cancers. There are now more than 100 families registered. This emerging population of childhood cancer survivors is unique in that they are living beyond their expected life expectancy and are at the forefront of survival rates. Many survivors are unaware of late effects of their original therapies. According to the society, late effects are wide-ranging and can include re-occurrence of cancer, infertility, cardiovascular disease, mental illness, psychosocial disabilities, physical disabilities, osteoporosis, other systemic diseases, which can occur 10, 15 or 20 years post-treatment The society is advocating for improved quality of life, a “one-stop shopping” multidisciplinary wellness and holistic clinic and improved seamless transitions from pediatric to adult care. “I had been searching for so long and to be connected to this group has been wonderful — there are so many of us suffering, and the problem is probably more vast

than they think,” said Bay. “I feel like I need to be a voice to so many others who are suffering.” Carolyn Vacheresse is one of the founders and president of the society and knows all too well what Bay is going through. Her 20-year-old daughter, Danielle, was diagnosed with cancer at 18 months old and has been living with the results of her treatment ever since. “But what choice do you have, when at the bedside you’re told your child has only got two days to live, you either do it or you don’t do it,” said Vacheresse, who lives on the Lower Mainland. “It’s been one thing after another for 20 years. “It’s been a horrible experience especially because my daughter’s needs are so complex; at Children’s she is considered one of the most complicated.” Profoundly handicapped, both physically and mentally, Danielle is in the process of being transitioned out of the care of B.C. Children’s Hospital. One of the issues, said Vacheresse, is in finding a family doctor to take on her daughter’s care. She was in luck when

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VERNON resident Karalyn Bay is a survivor of childhood cancer. She wants others to know about the Pediatric Cancers Survivorship Society. she found a physician who had just moved from England. “He said ‘I’ll take care of her,’ and then I was put in touch with Dr. Karen Goddard (B.C. Cancer Agency) who told me about a group of parents interested in talking and I said yes. “I got together with other parents and we started talking and started gathering names of members; and so that’s how we sort of got going, and it’s been a crash course in late effects.” Patti Byron is senior director of specialized pediatrics at B.C. Children’s Hospital. She said patients are followed until at least five years post-treatment and up to and including their 18th birthday if they’ve been followed by a team. “In practice many BCCH patients are followed until their late teens or early 20s because they are still at risk for late ef-

year from all over B.C. Overall there are about 3,500 survivors of childhood cancer in B.C. She said BCCH has known about late effects for many years and was one of the first hospitals to create a follow-up program for its patients in the early ‘80s. “Parents these days are definitely told of all of the known late effects before treating their children,” said Byron. “Many of these problems were not known about 40 years ago and so they could not be warned about them. These newly identified late effects are what led to our ‘letter follow-up.’ “As more research is done in the field of late effects we learn more and can better inform the patients and parents.” To learn more about the Pediatric Cancers Survivorship Society, contact Vacheresse at infosurvivorship@gmail.com.

fects and there is very limited access to medical expertise in this area,” she said. “We do have a transition/ follow up nurse to help us transition the patients to adult follow-up.” After transition from Children’s the patients who are at the highest risk for late effects (usually only those who have had radiation therapy) are transferred to the BC Cancer Agency for ongoing surveillance. “Patients who did not have radiation are transitioned back to their GP with recommendations for ongoing surveillance and management,” said Byron. “For the last five years we have been keeping the patients on ‘letter follow-up,’ informing them of the need for follow-up from previous treatments as a child and we can keep track of them and they can contact us if they have problems.” BCCH sees 120 to 140 new oncology patients per

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Caravan Farm Theatre puts the magic back into Christmas Kirsten Froneman BLACK PRESS REPORTER

The word magical is often used to describe a human emotion or sentiment that overrides the feeling of just being human. For me, at this time of year, it comes from the glowing lights, the cold, crisp air, and, yes, a little magic along the way. For those who need more of that in their lives, I suggest you hitch a ride to the backwoods of Spallumcheen and hop aboard a sleigh at Caravan Farm Theatre to see the farm’s latest winter sleigh-ride production, Little Brother, Little Sister. It’s not hard to feel tingly from head to toe when the farm’s Clydesdales

and, in my case three small but very powerful Norwegian fjords, jolt you out of your Bailey’s and hot chocolate haze to pull you through field and forest to experience the sights. And it’s always guaranteed that an audience member, in Elf-like fashion, will ignite the spirits with a carol sing-along. It’s magical, musical and one of the most fun times you’ll have in below freezing temperatures. Adapted from a lesser-known Grimm fairytale by Adam Underwood, Little Brother, Little Sister puts on an extra dose of Caravan magic. A lot of this is due to the show’s aesthetic. The crew has worked

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Stephan Bircher, is incredible with its mystical hues, dimmed chandeliers and even a blazing sun.

Designed by Drew Facey, the sets—framed by deer horn-like branches, birch stands and pine fronds—are gorgeous, even King Oberon would approve. And the costumes, designed by Deitra Kalyn, are medieval chic, if there’s such a thing, Introducing us into this spell is the baritoned narrator, Babbling Brook (welcome back, Bruce Horak), whose silly rhymes match his wit, and whose nimble guitar playing accompanies the show seemingly throughout. The story follows, you guessed it, two siblings, Little Brother (Daniel Doheny) and Little Sister (Rebecca Auerbach), who are kept prisoner by their evil guardian, Ms.

Grindle. Brothers Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm have concocted a lot of evil characters in their day, but none as mean as this one. Played by the wickedly delightful Elinor Holt, whose cackle rivals that of Margaret Hamilton’s Wicked Witch of the West, it’s best to hide your hands in woolly mittens when she comes around. And her one-eyed daughter, Selma (Donna Soares), is also (a word that rhymes with witch.) When Little Brother and Little Sister decide to run away from Ms. Grindle’s evil grasp, she makes a curse that whomever drinks from the babbling brook will be turned into a fawn. Now we’ve seen

a few woodland creatures at Caravan’s winter shows, but never one as cute as Little Fawn, make that Brother. (The lucky Doheny gets to stay warm and looks more adorable than Bambi.) When Little Brother does what fawns do, and goes frolicking in the woods, Little Sister is left on her own and has a close encounter with a huntsman who turns out to be the ruler of the land, King Roland (Chris Cochrane. Of course, love conquers evil in this sweet and lovely story. Shows are 4, 6 and 8 p.m. most nights until Jan. 4. Ticket Seller, 250549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca.

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LEONA LEWIS: CHRISTMAS WITH LOVE (SYCO) I mentioned in my last column that the No.1 selling seasonal album from Kelly Clarkson had a couple of nods of influence to Phil Spector’s early ’60s A Christmas Gift For You and its wall-ofsound production style. Brit diva Leona Lewis has taken this a step further with her total homage to Spector on Christmas With Love, complete with retro CD liner photo. Oddly, Darlene Love was a favourite singer of Spector yet there is no Love duet here, which would have been interesting and brought the recording full circle. However, Lewis covers four songs on Spector’s hallowed album including Winter Wonderland, White Christmas, Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) and Silent Night all recorded with thick production layers. Lewis also offers a

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NICK LOWE: QUALITY STREET, A SEASONAL SELECTION FOR ALL THE FAMILY (YEP ROC) I have read a few col-

Bruce lections of reviews of Mitchell this year’s bumper crop few well written originals that may become future Yuletide staples with the exhilarating One More Sleep and Mr Right—the latter offering a sly nod to Beyonce’s busy recording style. Between these Spector homages and originals, Lewis offers a couple of fine covers of the traditional O Holy Night that is loaded with strings and a superb take of Roy Wood’s (ex ELO and The Move) I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day that is a seasonal favourite in the U.K. and could become one here now too. This album is getting solid notices in critics circles but one seasonal album outstrips it (read on). B

of Christmas albums and Leona Lewis and Nick Lowe are getting the highest praises with the later just maybe edging out Lewis. Lowe is best known for his lone North American hits Cruel To Be Kind and I Knew The Bride When She Used To Rock And Roll as well as his oft-covered What’s So Funny About Peace Love And Understanding while he has become something of a highly likable roots crooner in his dotage. Lowe has always been a critics’ darling in spite of his low hits per album ratio (now at least 30 if you include Brinsley Schwarz, Rockpile and many solo albums) and I too am a rabid fan owning his entire cata-

log. There are no less than three Lowe tribute albums on the market from adoring musician/fans. Anyway, on A Seasonal Selection For All The Family, Lowe comes across as the avuncular singer/songwriter in the family with a bit of a mysterious past but with his usual slanted British wit and wisdom. Things start out here magnificently with the acoustic rockabilly leanings of the traditional Children Go Where I Send Thee as well as a swinging hipster take of Ron Sexsmith’s Hooves On The Roof. As a famed producer (Elvis Costello, The Pretenders, The Damned and too many more to mention) Lowe became known as “The Basher” as in “bash it out in the studio and tart it up later” and that tarting up can be heard splendidly on the sweet country-politan strains of Just To Be With See Mitchell A16

THE HOBBIT–THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG

BEHIND THE SCREEN

I’m a big Hobbit fan—it’s my inner child. Well, actually, it’s my outer child covering up a modicum of maturity somewhere at my core. Whatever it is, I love this stuff. Fantasy is good for all of us, just so we don’t take stuff so darned seriously, and even the most jaded of us can relate in some way to the characters—hobbits, dwarfs, elves. (Actually, elves are a tad mean— who knew?) This second in the trilogy follows from the story that began with An Unexpected Journey and sees Bilbo (Martin Freeman), Thorin (Richard Armitage) and the rest continuing the journey to reclaim Erenbor from Smaug, the dragon (who is so well voiced by Benedict Cumberbatch). As they continue, they run into even more dangers such as the skin changer Beorn and the giant spiders of Milk-

Susan Steen wood and then onto the Lonely Mountain to face the fearsome Smaug himself. This is certainly a stellar cast which includes Ian McKellen as Gandalf, Orlando Bloom as Legolas, Evengeline Lilly as Tauriel—leader of the Milkwood Elf Guard, and Cate Blanchett as Galdadriel. And of course there’s the bad guys—who are really bad, like Orc, the Defiler (do you not love the name?) and other ugly creatures. This is a long one— it runs two hours and 40 minutes of the most incredible scenery and action scenes. I have no idea how any of this is done, but in 3D, it’s quite magical and it all started

with J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit, which was written as a children’s story about dwarves and a courageous Hobbit, a wizard and a dragon. It, in turn, spawned the sequel Lord of the Rings. So does this end as we might expect—no, and that’s why we have to wait until next year for the conclusion with The Hobbit: There and Back Again, when once again Peter Jackson will weave his magic. The Desolation of Smaug cost $250 million to make and this past weekend took in $763.7 million in the U.S. and Canada alone with estimates for world-wide revenues of $205 million for the premiere weekend. This is worth seeing a couple of times just for the sheer fun of it all. The only problem is that we have to wait a year for the next one! I give The Hobbit– The Desolation of Smaug five magical reels.

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Lots to see over the holidays I f all that loot underneath the tree is not enough, the nine movies opening over the next week is like frosting on a gingerbread cookie for movie goers. Getting strong reviews is American Hustle, and writer/director David O. Russell is on a roll. His previous two movies, The Fighter and Silver Linings Playbook were both critical and box office successes and earned numerous Academy Award nominations. Russell will again be busy at awards ceremonies this year as American Hustle should be the darling of the awards season, already receiving seven Golden Globe nominations including Best Picture, Best Director and some for its appealing cast. He not only reunites with Fighter stars Christian Bale and Amy Adams but also Silver Linings stars Jennifer Lawrence, Bradley Cooper and Robert DeNiro with Jeremy Renner thrown in for extra star power.

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Rick Davis Set in the 1970s, this dark comedy is a fictional story based upon Abscam, an actual FBI sting that centred on a bogus sheik and led to bribery convictions of corrupt U.S. politicians. There have been many roles Tom Hanks was born to play and becoming Walt Disney seems to be yet another in his amazing career. Saving Mr. Banks chronicles how Disney’s classic Mary Poppins made it to the screen and the testy relationship between him and author P.L. Travers (Emma Thompson) that almost derailed it. Fans of Mary Poppins will definitely want to check it out because it shows Travers’ inspiration for many of the classic characters.

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Bradley Cooper, Jeremy Renner, Christian Bale and Jennifer Hudson. Based upon the BBC Earth series of the same name, Walking with Dinosaurs 3D is a tale set in the Late Cretaceous period 70 million years ago. Featuring computer animated dinosaurs in live-action settings, it tells the story of three young dinosaurs trying to survive in their dangerous prehistoric world. Directed by Barry Cook (Mulan, Arthur Christmas), the production uses the latest knowledge of dinosaurs plus the latest 3D technology to provide an immersive tale for families.

And starting on Christmas Day, here is a list of other movies to choose from: Martin Scorsese’s Wolf of Wall Street, Stallone and DeNiro duking it out in Grudge Match, Ben Stiller’s remake of The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Keanu Reeves in 47 Ronin, Justin Bieber’s Believe and Mandela: A Long Walk to Freedom. More on these next week. Rick Davis is the general manager of Landmark Cinemas 8 in West Kelowna. landmarkwk_gm @landmarkcinemas.ca

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very conventional manner that her fans have come to recognize. Also this is Boyle’s second seasonal album as The Gift (2010) has several Yuletide songs on it as well as covers of ‘spiritual’ songs from the likes of Lou Reed, Crowded House and Leonard Cohen (yes his overexposed Hallelujah). I guess the biggest selling point of Home For Christmas is the posthumous ‘duet’ with Elvis on O Come All Ye Faithful and the real-life duet with Johnny Mathis (Boyle’s hero) on When A Child Is Born. SUSAN BOYLE: HOME The rest of this disc is loaded with very well FOR CHRISTMAS (SYCO/ known songs sung in a SONY) very familiar style with The Lord’s Prayer, a hit There have only realfor both Jesus and The ly been two surprises regarding Susan Boyle’s ca- Beach Boys, as well as Hark! The Herald Angels reer. The very first time Sing and The Christmas the unlikely looking star Song (the one with chestsinger opened her mouth nuts roasting on an open on the stages of Britain’s fire—sending shivers up Got Talent; and last week when she revealed she has the spines of firefighters around the world). Asperger’s syndrome—a Note that Boyle milder type of autism that has released this album affects how she relates to around the same time that other people yet impairs absolutely no intelligence. she is appearing in the So, what you get from newly made feature film A Christmas Candle and Boyle singing more than not, comes as no surprise. that ought to really boost the marketing of this disc. She sings straight up letC+ ting her voice do all the mooseman19@telus.net work as she performs in a

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Try to reflect empathy for others not feeling so cheerful

n case you’ve been hiding under a rock for the past month, the holiday season is upon us. Everywhere you look, the signs of good cheer are almost manic—lights, music, bows, festive displays and of course advertising for every imaginable product your loved ones might like as a gift. Although the holiday season is a time when many look forward to family gatherings, work parties, concerts, spiritual activities and a bit of relaxation, we should remember that it is also a very difficult time for some. This is a message I have given in the past, but it bears repeating and is a good reminder to have some empathy for those around us who might not be in a celebratory place. The holiday season can be a particularly lonely, stressful and painful time for some. In particular, people who are alone tend to experience their solitude more profoundly during this season. As they watch co-workers and acquaint-

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Paul Latimer ances attend parties and talk of family gatherings, feelings of loneliness can be overwhelming. The gulf between their isolation and the ideal of holiday fellowship becomes harder than ever to ignore. For others, the holidays are stressful because of financial strain. When everything around us is telling us to spend money on gifts for friends and family, it can be particularly stressful for those who cannot afford such extras. Parents often feel extreme pressure and guilt at this time of year and wish they were able to provide more for their children. For those who are struggling just to make monthly payments, holiday gifts are an impossible dream. Strong traditions around this season make it particularly dif-

ficult for those who have recently lost a loved one. Everything tends to be a reminder of the loss. Although it is very difficult, facing holidays is an important part of grieving and should not be avoided. Still others have a hard time with the holidays because of strained or broken family relationships. Some of these families no longer get together because of previous experiences while others persist through tense gatherings. Despite wishing for things to be different, sometimes it is better to start new traditions. In cases of separation or divorce, the holidays can get complicated. In situations where there is hostility between parents, these details can become a battleground for control. Of course mental illness can also make this season difficult. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) causes a decline in mood each winter, often reaching its lowest point as the days are at their shortest. It may be a challenge

to cope with feelings of despair that make it impossible to experience joy regardless of the season. This is a treatable disorder, but most who have

it do not receive effective treatment. Even when life is going smoothly, the holidays can be a source of pressure and stress. We can all

help by taking pressure off one another and ourselves. If we show empathy for those around us we are more likely to enjoy this time for reflec-

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Community Connection December 2013

Anne McClymont Elementary

Battle of the Books

By: Alexandra and Maya “My heart was pounding as I turned the page” says Alexandra reading one of the books from the program Battle of the Books. Battle of the Books is a reader’s paradise! Readers from grades 3 to 7 can participate in this fun filled book club. Mrs. Umeris, the Teacher Librarian, runs this fantastic club; she has done so for the past three years at our school. Kids read nine different books and complete reading logs after reading each book. In January, at lunch time, the teacherlibrarian starts to quiz us about the books. The kids who know their books best will get the most points. “I’ve expanded my reading! Now I am enjoying books that I wouldn’t have even tried reading before.” says Francisco, grade 5.

Here are some great books; in grades 3/4: The War with Grandpa, and Ramona and Beezus. In grade 5: Harry Potter and The Wizard of Oz. In grade 6/7: The Hobbit and the Red

Pyramid. We interviewed the Teacherlibrarian and asked her why she started battle of the Books. ‘’I started Battle of the Books because it was something I had done at my previous school. I thought it would be a great way for kids to start reading a variety of different books.” We then asked if the number of students have increased or decreased

since having started battle of the books. “It has definitely increased; when we first started my first year, we had only nine students, now we are up to 57 this year!” she exclaimed. Battle of the Books has expanded people’s love for books. This has opened up opportunities to find your inner bookworm. Books have been flying off the shelves at Anne McClymont Elementary all because of this club. ‘’Battle of the Books has inspired me to read more, I now love to read, and it helps relax me after a long day” says Alizon in grade 6, who has noticed a deeper love for books. As we get closer to the final district book meet, heads are turning as they will soon find out who their champions will be. Will people buckle under the pressure or will they make it to the top to be our final victors?

I mustachio to read this By Teagan How many of you would like to see teachers dressing as princesses for a day; eating crickets; or sleeping on the school roof, and much, more? This year at Anne McClymont Elementary, two courageous teachers, Mr. Marrs and Mr. Casorso, and one fearless principal, Mr. Ibbetson, participated in an event called No Shave November for the entire month. They, as well as the Me to We crew, are raising money for the Kelowna General Hospital. I am sure you are wondering how they intend to raise the money. Well, kids voted for who they think grew the longest beard. One vote costs $2. For however much money the school raises, there are fates the three teachers must face which get worse with the more money the school raises. The fates vary from sumo wrestling in front of the school to doing a polar

bear dip. Mr. Ibbetson and Mr. Casorso are afraid of eating crickets, though Mr. Marrs has other worries. He is most afraid of dressing as a princess. No Shave November was a huge hit at our school this year. The Me to We crew raised more money than Mr. Casorso could count! In the end, Mr. Casorso prevailed. Now for their fates.

Me To We at AME

By: Amelia, grade 7 On Oct. 17, a lucky group of students in grade six and seven, including myself, took an unforgettable trip to Vancouver. We had been selected to go to We Day. None of us knew what to expect, and I never could have imagined the impact that it would have on our lives. 20,000 people filled the Rogers Arena, and the excitement was exhilarating. I will never forget the anticipation in the air, the enthusiasm spreading through the crowd. We Day is an initiative of Me To We, an innovative enterprise founded by Craig Kielburger, dedicated to helping people in need around the world. Every year they hold many We Days across Canada, performances that will empower and inspire you to change the world. There were amazing performances by Hedley, Down With Webster and Avril Lavigne, along with incredible and inspiring speeches from Martin Luther King III, Spencer West, Molly Burke, Karina LaBlanc, and many more. They all shared one thing: Their passion to make a difference. After that day, we were all inspired to make a change. We all took a little piece of that inspiration back to our school, and we have done some amazing fundraisers, like Halloween For Hunger, a clothing drive, No-Shave November, started a Christmas hamper drive, and who knows what next? The Me To We group at our school has done an incredible job. We have shown everyone that it only takes one small act to make a change. Because when we stand together, we are unstoppable.

Creative Writing Christmas Morning

By: Nick I wake up to the morning sun gleaming through my window with my dog’s head leaning softly against mine. The little beep that escaped through the hollow holes of my alarm clock speakers echoed quietly through my room. The snow outside my window floated down gracefully on the top of my motorhome. Making no sound, having no rough movements, it just followed the way of the wind. I glanced at my alarm clock and suddenly jumped up on my feet with joy and excitement which my dog wasn’t to happy about. I started shivering and trying to contain myself from jumping out of my bed shrieking happily like a little boy would have done on this early morning, I had to let my family sleep. I slowly crept down the stairs with my dog silently moving behind me and slowly I tiptoed to the Christmas tree that held all the presents I had woke up this early to see. I slowly move my gaze from present to present to present then I saw it, the perfect present. It stood right in front of me, colored a deep dark green with a wide red ribbon lazily plopped on top and held down with tape. “What secrets do you hold?” I muttered under my breath as my face turned into a wicked grin, I couldn’t resist. I slowly reached for the present and then heard large, loud, thumping footsteps echoing through our long, flat hallway. Before I knew it there stood my mom. Her brown hair was tousled and she looked pretty mad. Or was it humorous? Her hands were right on her hips and it looked like she was deciding what to do to me. “Nicholas!” She said, “When did you wake up?” I stared at my mother blankly. “Uhhhhhh 6 o clock?” I say nervously. She studied my face and then did something very surprising, she laughed. “I’ll call everyone down” she said. My smile grew even wider. Awesome!

Flora... Flora By: Emilie A.M.E students are busy filling their creative writing tasks with imaginative and unique Stories. Many people love letting their imagination flow into ideas which lead to powerful pieces of writing. Personally, I love writing and hope to one day publish a book just as many A.M.E students would. Below is a short sample of my work following a lead from creative writing prompt-Write an enticing story… “Flora… just Flora,” I rolled the syllables around my tongue sensing she was in need of my help. It’s been two days since I last saw her; as soon the jet

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black clouds had arisen from the raging seas beside us we had snatched our already drenched raincoats and raced back to our picturesque cottages which were situated in the small fishing village of Honeydale.Although days have passed, I still remember that last time our voices met, “I’ll be back soon!” Flora had screeched through the racket of the storm as she waved a quick goodbye to her life-long best friend. I had replied by wishing her a brilliant holiday in the stunning city of Glasgow. That evening I had scoffed down some chicken soup before brushing my teeth. Freezing, icy water was running out of the hot tap but I didn’t care-when you live on the foothills of the Scottish highlands worse things can happen. Throughout the night my dreams constantly reminded me of that night, the night, the night it all happened… “Mmm.” a few strays of sunlight hit my eyes, time to get up. After a couple of seconds I strained my head towards the right side of my room, allowing my body to follow. “I wonder where flora is now-maybe a museum, a castle, in bed?” Thinking to myself was a personal habit and as much as I wanted to stay in my luxurious pine bed it occurred to me that if I got downstairs before the hands reached 7:00 I might have a chance to ring flora-that is if today is one of the few days that we actually have signal. Pushing my lavender duvet down to my feet I quite literally rolled out of bed, hitting my head on my dusty wooden floor.

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Options for disposing of Christmas trees after holiday celebrations are over When you take down your Christmas tree after the holidays, keep in mind you can dispose of it in an eco-friendly manner. Waste Reduction Facilitator Rae Stewart says, “Your tree can have another life after the holidays. By dropping it off at any one of the convenient Chip It locations, your tree will then be chipped and composted into GlenGrow,” said Rae Stewart, with the regional waste reduction office. Before dropping your tree off for recycling,

please remove all decorations and tinsel, as well as any plastic bags or other materials used for transporting the tree. Christmas tree dropoff locations Dec. 26 through Jan. 31 are: Kelowna and area: • At the corner of Richter and Rowcliffe • Glenmore Landfill (Glenmore Road) open Monday-Sunday 7:30 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.. Closed Dec 25, 26 and Jan 1. Westside: Westside Residential Waste Disposal and Recycling Center

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Mt. Boucherie Secondary School Community Connection December 2013

Social Justice class visits Gospel Mission and Metro Central By: Allison Brown meal plan. less and instead called them a medical clinic, and free clothIt isn’t a secret that downtown The Gospel Mission is a bless- his friends and community. He ing. There was even a patio for Kelowna has a high number ing to have downtown, espe- explained that 10 years ago he live concerts in the summer and of homeless people. What I cially when temperatures drop. was just walking downtown a space to grow vegetables. I didn’t know was the astounding Someone in my group asked and realized he had to do some- was completely floored by their amount of support and resourc- how we, as a class or individu- thing for these people, so he resourcefulness and the cones available. ally, could help. The caseworker opened Metro Central, a place trast to the Gospel Mission. At My Social Justice 12 class speaking to us explained that for his community to gather. Metro, the homeless commuwas fortunate enough to visit changing our biases would have As we made our way to Metro, nity built their own haven and the Gospel Mission and Met- a great impact. Many people Lawrence would wave to his they continually help to sustain ro Central on Dec. 9th. The think of the homeless as danger- friends and offer a hello and one it by keeping it clean and growclass of 24 split into two ing their own food. As groups. My group first we progressed through toured the Gospel Misthe building, we passed a sion, a shelter located in beautifully painted wall the heart of downtown called the Memorial Wall. close to Level nightclub. Here, each person who I was pleasantly surprised did not have a place to call at the amount of services home or family to mourn provided and the number them, would have their of people helped per day. name written on the wall The Gospel Mission so that they would never has 82 beds for males be forgotten. A newer and eight for females. kitchen was down the hall We were permitted acwhere people could learn cess to the bunk house SoCial JuStiCe 12 ClaSS ready to depart on their tours of the Gospel to cook nutritious meals which was clean and had Mission and Metro Central with teacher Amanda Kehler. on a budget, with the help a large washroom. There of UBCO Nursing volunwere also washers and dryers, a ous or angry when that is gener- man, Paul, even walked with teers. The highlight of the space free dental clinic, free haircuts, ally not the case. The caseworker our group, making us all laugh seemed to be the music room. a thrift shop and a well-stocked told us to not judge them based and smile. Paul may have had Equipped with a guitar, a base, kitchen. Caseworkers are also on their looks or demeanor. In a black eye and a worn coat, drum kit, and all the necessary available to help the homeless fact, he illustrated that if we but I have never encountered recording devices, this room whenever they need it and out- were to walk along the streets of someone more genuine in such was never empty. At Metro, reach workers who tour the city downtown Kelowna at night with a short period of time. He was four bands have been formed, for the homeless and give them the outreach workers, we would happy as he departed from our one seeing great success. basic supplies and invite them be the safest people in the city. group and began singing Silent Metro did not feel like a place into the shelter. The other half Once we had finished explor- Night at the top of his lungs. of pity or separation, it was a of our group had the opportu- ing the Gospel Mission, my We arrived at Metro Central, place of community and equalnity to serve lunch our class group met up with Lawrence close to Queensway bus sta- ity. The Gospel Mission seemed made that morning. Our 300 East, the founder of Metro Cen- tion, and entered the inviting more survival-based and neceswell-crafted sandwiches were tral and a presenter from our building. Lawrence offered us sary on a cold night. Together, the main course for lunch that class. He took us for a stroll coffee from the barista-wor- these two places make a huge day, along with a hearty stew. through downtown and I have thy coffee station and began impact on the homeless of All the men and women were never felt safer. Lawrence never speaking about Metro. It had a Kelowna and are an asset to the very grateful for the change in referred to anyone as home- washer and dryer, an art studio, city.

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nursing trip to Ghana. The money raised will go toward building a clinic. Samantha Waller, the head nurse organizing the funds for the clinic and has already raised over $5,000, presented to the Global Service Club and accepted the cheque on behalf of her team.

Boucherie Bears claim third place By: Cameron Waller The thunderous cheers of those in the stands were hard to miss Nov. 30th, as the Mount Boucherie AAA Boys Volleyball Team achieved victory against Richmond’s Stevenson London Sharks. After losing to Kelowna Secondary School in the semi final match of the tournament, the MBSS Bears returned with a vengeance to defeat the Sharks 3-0 and earn a bronze medal for their efforts. Held this year at Kelowna Secondary School, the BC Boys Volleyball Provincial Championship brought together teams from across the province. The four-day-long tournament drew packed crowds of supportive parents, students, and teachers. For the Bears, the group that had crammed into the bleachers to show their encouragement was deafening and immensely proud of their home team. This particular match attracted much more school support than usual because, for many of the members of the Bears, this would be their final high school game they would ever play. Senior captain, Reid Lobson, was left ecstatic after receiving his bronze medal, and felt as though the game went perfectly. He remarked he “couldn’t think of a better way for our grade 12s to close out our high school volleyball careers!” He continued

on to say he was “really proud of how (his) teammates played throughout the provincials and that everyone had an important role on the team. Everything (they) had been working towards all year came together perfectly.” Lobson’s sentiments are also shared with fellow teammate Adam Kern. When asked to reflect upon the game, Kern felt the Bears “had managed to play consistent throughout the game. This was the perfect way to cap off the team’s excellent work and progress as well as say farewell to (his) grade 12 teammates.” Though the annual volleyball season has come to a close, the impact of the Bear’s remarkable season remains strong. The victory of achieving third place has created a wave of immense pride that has reverberated through entire staff and student body of MBSS. The bronze medal is not only a symbol of the team’s triumph, but can be considered a symbol of the incredible things that can be achieved through perseverance and hard work. The team’s camaraderie and humility has set a fantastic example for the rest of the school to follow. Congratulations, Boucherie Bears, on a great season and your tremendous work ethic. Final scores: 3-0 (30-28, 2521, 25-22).

The power of stories By Quentin Scott Hello, my name is Quentin Scott and I am a Westbank First Nations member and a Grade 12 student at Mount Boucherie Secondary School. On Nov. 28th, I attended an assembly and workshop held by Aqua and Talitha from Free the Children. Free the Children is an organization dedicated to helping people in developing countries. The morning kicked off with an invigorating presentation on the power of stories. Both presenters were of Aboriginal decent and started the presentation with a welcoming song from Aqua’s home nation: the Turtle Clan of North Bay. She did things a little different than usual, like instructing

the kids to stomp their feet to the beat of the song instead of using an actual drum. The PowerPoint began with an introduction to Free the Children, explaining how it all began, telling the story of Iqbal Massih and response of the world and young Craig Kielburger. Aqua then continued with an introduction to her life and the different organizations she had worked with in the past. Living in Ottawa and Toronto, she worked at Native Child Family Services as well as Native Earth Performing Arts. She also leads her own drumming group in her home town. She then explained the power of literacy. She explained how if you cannot read well, then life well be hard.

If you cannot read well, you might not know what you are eating. If you cannot read, you won’t understand the warning labels. If you cannot read well, your life may become shorter. As she put it, literacy equals goodness which can help you attain your dreams. She challenged us to find and express our voice, to be creative and share our opinions in life and to read and share our stories. Once the assembly was over, some of us were able to go to a workshop. The workshop again started with a song written by Aqua. Once she finished we played a game called rapid fire, where we would ask both Aqua and Talitha as many questions as we could. This was so we could get to know the present-

ers more than just, “the two up there talking.” Once the introductions were finished we continued with a few icebreaker games to get the energy level high, although eventually we got into some more deeper subjects. We did an activity called, Step up to the Rope, which is where Aqua or Talitha would ask a question and if it applied to us, we would, quietly, step up to the rope. The questions started with simple nonpersonal questions, such as: do you like ice-cream? Or, do you have a dog? But eventually they became more personal such as: has a family member had gang issues, or have you ever been bullied. Once this activity was finished we played some more ice-breakers, to get away from the depressing vibe. We

then talked on identity and the difference between what we look like and who we are. We continued with activities where we would write who we are and draw a picture on what our spirit would look like. The assembly and workshops were both great experiences. The joyfulness, excitement and laughter were great and being able to connect with students you may not have even met before. Aqua and Talitha were wonderful presenters and I would personally like to thank Mount Boucherie Secondary School for inviting them and Aqua and Talitha for coming up with the great presentation and workshop. Lim limpt, xast sxelx?alt. Thank you, good day.

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serum might enhance MS development in susceptible individuals. There is one published case of a patient with MS undergoing heavy metal urine testing with EDTA revealing elevated aluminum, lead and mercury in the urine. After undergoing EDTA chelation treatments twice a month (60 treatments in all), the patient’s symptoms of MS improved. Mercury is toxic to the developing brain. If you’re not convinced, just Google “University of Calgary” and “brain toxicity” via You Tube and watch brain cells die. Mercury blocks the natural formation and migration of nerve cells and alters brain growth and development. The human fetus is most vulnerable and the reason why health Canada advises no more than one serving of salmon or tuna (and other seafood) a month for pregnant and

Local grower makes real Christmas trees even greener Trinity Valley Christmas Trees provides the largest number of sustainably-farmed, locally-grown trees in the Okanagan. Families have been coming for their real trees year after year, because they’ve learned that they will get a beautiful tree at a good price, while making an environmentally friendly purchase. The farm started in 1993 after Jim Ilott approached B.C. Hydro about a stretch of land he discovered in Trinity Valley with beautiful Douglas fir trees growing on it. The trees under the hydro line were thriving and it seemed a waste not to make use of the natural crop. Hydro agreed to a land-sharing project that they already had in place with cattle producers to use hydro lines as summer range. The project has been a 20-year success story. Hydro no longer has to mulch the trees growing on the land, and Trinity Valley Christmas trees has provided Okanagan families with locally-grown Christmas trees for more than 15 years. Ilott opened the first retail lot in Vernon in 1995. A few years later, Trinity Valley Christmas Trees expanded to Kelow-

na. Today there are four outlets: at the Canadian Tires stores in Kelowna, Westbank, Vernon and Penticton. This type of farm provides the most sustainable choice for a real tree. The trees growing on the under-utilized land hold the soil in place and provide habitat for all kinds of wildlife. No herbicides or pesticides are applied. The trees are cultured for several years, provid-

breastfeeding women. The principle sources of organic mercury are exposure from dental amalgams and fish consumption. Dental amalgams have a 50 per cent mercury composition and are illegal in Norway, Sweden and Denmark. Every time you chew gum, drink hot/cold beverages or brush your teeth, you are releasing more mercury vapour than your body can metabolize. Since you can’t clear it all, the excess mercury is easily deposited into tissues—lungs, kidneys, thyroid, red blood cells and across the blood brain barrier, to name a few. If you have mercury fillings, remove them with a biological dentist (see iaomt.org). There are a number of potential causes for MS such as genetics, smok-

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Rockets soar into Christmas break on 12-game run Warren Henderson STAFF REPORTER

In the 23-season history of the franchise, it’s hard to imagine the Kelowna Rockets heading into Christmas in a more festive mood than in 2013. As Ryan Huska’s squad breaks for the holidays, the Rockets sit atop the Western Hockey League standings with the best record in major junior hockey at 28-3-0-2. Factor in a six-game sweep of Prairies teams, a 12-game winning streak overall and a club-record 13-game winning streak on the road, and there isn’t much more the coaching staff could have asked of their club over the first half of the WHL campaign. “It’s been a lot of fun,” said Huska, who is in his seventh season as the club’s head coach. “We’ve had some good, long stretches this season where our team has

played very well. We’ve run into some challenges along the way, but for the most part the guys have responded well. “Different pieces of our team keep stepping up,” he added. “Earlier on, it was our goaltending on a lot of nights. But lately, on this (Eastern Division) trip it really was a team effort. We’re excited about the way the guys have played to this point.” After winning the first five games of their Prairie tour, there was no letdown from the Rockets who put an emphatic end to the trip Tuesday night with a convincing 7-1 win over the Saskatoon Blades. “We challenged them to make sure they finished off the trip the right way,” Huska said. “It would have been easy for them to look at the standings and just go through the motions. But they didn’t. They sent each other a pretty good message about how they take pride

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DEFENCEMAN Jesse Lees (right) and the Kelowna Rockets completed a six-game WHL Prairie sweep Tuesday night with a 7-1 win over the Saskatoon Blades. in their game and the way they compete.” Still, as much momentum as the Rockets have built up, Huska said the break is welcome and will

give everyone on the team a chance to recharge for the second half. “It’s going to be nice to get away from the rink for both the staff and play-

ers,” Huska said. “We’ve pushed the boys pretty hard at times with a lot of different things, so now they cane take their mind off it for a few days. They

can just stay loose with running or biking, then come back after the break, refreshed and ready to go.” Huska said the Rock-

ets will face some challenges after Christmas with a lot of hockey in a short time span, including 10 of the next 12 games on the road. And with defenceman Damon Severson’s potentially away for the world junior championship, and assistant coach Dan Lambert, forward Nick Merkley and defenceman Joe Gatenby all away at the World Under 17 Challenge until the New Year, the Rockets will have to cope without a few reliable bodies. “After Christmas, we’re going to be without Dan (Lambert) and a few key players,” said Huska. “We’ll have to make some adjustments with our lines among other things, so it’ll be a test for us.” The Rockets return to action Friday, Dec. 27 at home to the Kamloops Blazers. whenderson @kelownacapnews.com

Richard qualifies for B.C. men’s championship Kelowna duo make Team B.C. Kelowna’s Jeff Richard is headed back to the B.C. men’s curling championship. Richard, who is joined this year by third Tom Shypitka (Cranbrook), second Jay Wakefield (Vancouver) and lead David Harper (Kelowna), earned a berth at provincials at the Okanagan men’s regional playdowns last weekend in Kamloops. Richard, the 2010 B.C. men’s champ, defeated Scott Decap 8-3 in Saturday’s A event qualifier. Richard competed last year at provincials as a member of the Brent Pierce rink. Also competing in the 16-rink field at the B.C. championship will be the Kelowna/Vernon rink featuring John Morris, Jim Cotter, Ty Griffith and Rick Sawatsky.

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Two members of the Okanagan Gymnastics Centre have earned spots on the B.C. team for women’s artistic gymnastics. Gabriela Beselt and Lucia Jakab both qualified for the provincial squad thanks to their performances last weekend at the Fall Classic competition in North Vancouver. Beselt and Jakab competed in the Pre-novice Elite category. Both girls competed in the Aspire category last season, and this competition was their first attempt at the Elite level. The girls have both qualified to repre-

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Bowles a good fit with Chiefs Warren Henderson STAFF REPORTER

Barring any surprise developments next year, this will most likely be Jagger Bowles’ last season of organized hockey. The 20-year-old forward can’t think of a much better scenario than closing out his career with his hometown Kelowna Chiefs. “It’s really been a great experience since I came here last season,” said Bowles, who plans on pursuing an education next year at SAIT in Calgary. “I’ve made a lot of friends since I’ve been here, I’m here with my family, and it’s really a good team to be a part of. Things have worked out kind of like I hoped they would.” Bowles moved to Kelowna from Calgary with his family more than two years ago, but during his first season in B.C., he played with the rival Sicamous Eagles of the KIJHL. When Ken Andrusiak watched Bowles perform

against his Chiefs in the 2011-12 playoffs, the Kelowna head coach knew the 6-foot-1, 175-pound forward had some special talents to offer. Bowles suffered a broken hand early last season, but that didn’t deter Andrusiak acquiring him from the Eagles in November 2012. “When we played against him we were really impressed with him,” Andrusiak said of Bowles. “Even with the injury he had last year, our thinking was that he’d be a key older guy for us this year…and it’s turned out that way. “He’s one of those forwards who is a good setup guy,” added Andrusiak, “he hangs on to the puck and he sees the ice very well. He’s been a really good offensive player for us.” Despite missing the Chiefs last three games with an injury, Bowles is second in team scoring this season with 22 goals and 52 points in 30 games. As one of four 20-year-old players, he’s

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FORWARD Jagger Bowles is second in scoring for the Kelowna Chiefs this season. also looked to for leadership by the Chiefs. “As an older guy, he’s just more mature, both physically and mentally,” Andrusiak said. “With so many young guys (10 rookies) you have to have guys like him with experi-

Strong start for Dr. Knox boys basketball team The defending provincial champs are once again proving to be one of the top teams in B.C. Grade 9 boys basketball. The Dr. Knox Falcons are off to a strong start again, this season, including winning gold and a bronze medals at two tournaments so far. Last weekend, the Falcons posted a 2-1 record at the Vancouver College Emerald Tournament to finish in third place. Knox opened with a 43-37 win over Oak Bay as Mason Bourcier led the way with 15 points. In game 2, the Fal-

cons lost for the first time this season, 57-42 to the Saint George’s Saints. Knox failed to convert on a handful of solid possessions, while the Saints converted a number of 3-pointers to seal the game. Bourcier, with 22 points, and Owen Keys, with 10, led the Falcons’ attack. In the bronze medal game, Dr. Knox dominated from start to finish in a 66-24 win. A balanced offence saw 11 players hit the scoresheet, including Casey Diopta with 10 points and Bourcier with

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Mason Bourcier was named to the first all-star team. A week earlier, the Falcons went 3-0 to capture the South Kamloops tournament. Knox defeated South Kamloops 78-13, Pitt Meadows 4440, and Brocklehurst 4935. Owen Keys was tourney MVP, while Kanaan McGoran was named the top defensive player. In league play, the Falcons have moved up to the Grade 10 level this season to face stronger competition.

ence. When things don’t go well, it’s like water off his back. You need guys like that and he gives us both leadership and experience.” Bowles, whose younger brother Parker plays with the WHL’s Tri

City Americans, rates the Chiefs as one of the better teams he’s played on in all his years on the ice. Not surprisingly, Bowles would prefer to end his days in Kelowna colours with a title to his credit. “Of course, I’d love to win a championship,” Bowles said. “I think we have the team and the talent to do it, it’s just a matter of everybody getting on the same page and working towards that goal.” Among other perks of being a Chief, according to Bowles, is the growing fan support and the team’s presence in the community. “I think this team does more community service and volunteer work than I’ve ever seen, so it’s nice to be part of that, too,” he said. While Bowles doesn’t expect to return to the lineup until after Christmas, his Chiefs will play two more games before then—Friday in Princeton and Saturday in Summerland.

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Locals suit up for US showcase Midget Rockets host Vernon Four players from the Central Okanagan will suit up for B.C.’s U18 team at the FBU International Showcase early next month in San Antonio, Texas. Included on the provincial 36-player roster are three members of the Mt. Boucherie Bears: quarterback Josiah Joseph, and defensive backs Keagan Hughes and Mackenzie Johnson.

There is also one player from the Kelowna Owls, defensive lineman Connor Novak. Joseph was the top passer from the Okanagan this season with 1,284 yards passing and 11 touchdowns. Hughes tied for fourth in the province with 71 tackles and an interception, while Johnson had 15 tackles and two picks. Novak led the Owls with

43 tackles and three sacks in 10 games. The showcase is part of the U.S. Army All-American Bowl Week which runs Dec. 30 to Jan. 4 Team B.C. will open its showcase schedule on Wednesday, Jan. 1, facing Texas East at Heroes Stadium. Their second and final game will be against Europe on Saturday, Jan. 4 at the Alamodome.

The Kelowna Fripp Warehousing Rockets will meet Vernon twice this weekend in midget tier 1 hockey action. Friday’s game at 5 p.m. at Memorial Arena will be an exhibition contest. The Rockets and Vipers will meet again Sunday at 12:15 p.m. at Memorial in Okanagan Mainline league play. The Rockets are 10-1-0

and in top spot in OMAHA this season. Last Saturday, Kelowna played to a 3-3 tie with Kamloops in exhibition action. Lathan McKinney, Steven Fiust and Trent Redschlag scored the goals for the Rockets, with two helpers each coming from Cole Williams and Jeran Knorr. On Sunday, the Rockets rolled over Pursuit of Excel-

lence (S3) by a 9-0 score in Okanagan Mainline action. Garrick Heathcote scored his first hat trick of the season, while Jordan Bautista and Steven Fiust each contributed a pair of goals. Captain Brandon Barnes had a four-point night with a goal and three assists. Clay Stephens added a goal and an assist. Sam Bobyn earned the shutout.

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Liquid Lightning swimmers continue to up personal bests Liquid Lightning Swim Club athletes wrapped up 2013 with a bang at the MJB Law Classic held in Kamloops

Dec. 13 to 15. The 21 swimmers set numerous best times and brought home 21 gold, nine silver and six bronze medals.

Rohan Jacobs swam a 23.55 to win the 50 free. Jacobs also won his 50 metre breaststroke, 50 butterfly, 50 backstroke and 100 free. He swam to silver in the 100 fly and bronze in the 100 breast. David Dimitrov won his 200 Individual Medley, 400 IM, 100 fly, 100 breast, 400 free, and swam personal best times to take silver in the 50 fly and 50 breast. Dylan DaSilva, 12, swam to six best times

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and gold medals in the 50 free, 50 fly, 100 fly and 200 free. Brock Hoel, 12, out touched the rest in the 400 free and 200 back, won silver in the 200 IM, 200 free and 100 back. He swam to bronze in the 200 breast. Brock set 11 best times and broke Lucas Tyler’s club records in the 400 free and 200 back. Lucas Tyler earned 11 best times, won gold in his 50 free as well as the 50, 100, and 200 fly events. Tyler also earned silver in the 100 back with a 1:02.66, good for a club record and a new Age Group time standard. He took bronze in the 200 free. Tyler broke his own club records in the 50 free, 50 fly and 100 fly and broke Will Zittlau’s record in the 200 fly and Craig

Mathieson’s record in the 100 back from 2012. Kassidie Cornell, 17, earned bronze medals in the 50 and 200 breast events with best times. Jamie Hellard, 13, swam 13 personal bests and took the bronze in the 50 breast and the 200 breast. She broke Alex Holland’s club record from 2005 in the 200 breast with a 2:45.61 and her own record in the 50 breast. Hellard broke the 30 second mark and swam to a new AAA time in the 50 free with 29.14 and a new AAAs in the 200 free and 400 IM. Lincoln Hoel, 10, took 12 seconds off his best time to win silver and earn a AA time standard with a 1:27.35 in his 100 back. Lincoln swam seven best times over the meet in-

cluding AA times in 100 fly and 50 free as well as an A time in his 100 free. Dimitrov, Jacobs, Scott Andreen and Alex Diaz teamed up to win the 15 and over 200 freestyle relay with a club record time of 1:38.05. The four swam to silver and set another club record in the 200 medley relay. Lincoln, Brock, DaSilva and Pierson Piche won the silver medal in the boys 12 and under 200 medley relay. Lacey Falkingham swam nine best times including a 2:44.15 in the 200 breast finals for a new Age Group National time standard. Megan Allan, 11, went five for six on best times and swam to a AA time in 100 fly and A times in her 100 breast and 50 free.

Pierson Piche, 9, swam five best times including lopping 12 seconds off his 100 back to earn a AA time standard. He swam to new A times in his 50 and 100 free. Cameron McConechy, 14, swam all best times over three days including chopping over 19 seconds off his 100 breast. Wyatt Fagan got 100 per cent best times including taking nine seconds off his 200 IM. Kayne Bellinger, 14 swam to six personal best times including erasing nine seconds off his 50 breast. Noah Robertson, 15, went eight for nine of best times and took almost eight seconds off his 200 IM.

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RUNGE, MAUDE (nee COOPER) Passed away peacefully on December 11th, 2013 at the age of 98 years. Maude was predeceased by her parents, her husband Nickolas Runge, brother Augustus Cooper, sister Blanche Morgan, son Roderick Runge and granddaughter Marnie Faulk. Maude is survived by her daughter Dorinda (Floyd) Faulk of Kelowna, five grandchildren, Laurie, Steven, Tiffany, Aimee and Adam, six great grandchildren and special niece, Lois Nelson of Calgary. Maude was born and raised in Pangman, Sask. Upon completing her grade XII she became a teacher and had many gratifying positions in Southern Sask. She especially enjoyed teaching grades V and VI classes. Over the years she lived in Ceylon, Weyburn and Saskatoon Sask., before finally settling in Kelowna, where she made many new and cherished friends. Blessed with a healthy life, she enjoyed travelling to Alaska, The Maritimes, Arizona, Nevada and California. Mom was a classy lady who loved music and played the piano very well. She was strong-willed and always demanded that things be done properly. Amazingly, she kept mentally sharp by her passion for word puzzles, scrabble, cribbage and watching Wheel of Fortune on TV. She also loved to watch baseball, relentlessly cheering on the Toronto Blue Jays. Through all life’s challenges she never lost her sense of humor. We will all remember her wit. The family is grateful for the wonderful care and kindness extended to Maude by the staff at Sutherland Hills Rest Home. There will be no service by request. Private interment at a later date. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mem.com, clicking on stories and typing in Maude Runge. Arrangements entrusted with First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna. 250-762-2299

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The technician provides equipment repair, cleaning, and delivery services of HELP equipment to various locations within the British Columbia Southern Interior region. The Technician also supports HELP technical volunteers. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Inspect, repair and maintain medical equipment. • Clean equipment according to established standards. • Complete required documentation regarding transport and repair of equipment. • Conduct spot checks and audits on equipment quality and safety in HELP depots. • Provide coaching and feedback to volunteers regarding equipment reprocessing. • Transport equipment between sites and disposes of surplus/ unusable equipment. QUALIFICATIONS: The minimum qualifications for this position includes some post-secondary education in a related field and one to three years, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, and • Strong verbal communication skills in English required; fluency in a second language is an asset. • Strong mechanical skills and excellent knowledge of use of hand tools. Training in repair of medical equipment repair is preferred. • Demonstrated customer service skills an asset. • Experience working with volunteers is an asset. • First aid certification or willingness to obtain certification within probationary period is required. • Applicant must be able to lift and carry up to 80 lbs. • A valid BC Driver’s License is required. (Able and willing to drive cargo van and small truck.) • This position is subject to a successful criminal record check with a vulnerable sector check, and submission of drivers abstract. CLASSIFICATION: FA4 APPLICATIONS: Interested parties may submit their applications no later than January 3rd, 2014 to: The Canadian Red Cross Society Attn: Rob Hartmier 124 Adams Road Kelowna, B.C. V1X 7R2 Fax: 250-491-8126 Email: rob.hartmier@redcross.ca

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EVENCE Ltd is a furniture supply company and we are looking for an administrative assistant for our busy office. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail and good interpersonal skills. Duties include but are not limited to data entry, reception and production administration. The Successful candidate will: -Have strong analytical and communication skills, -Be a self-starter who is able to work with minimal supervision, -Have a sound knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) Candidates with more than 2 years experience will be given preference.Salary is very attractive with other benefits attached. Please forward resume and cover letter to tass@offurntre.com for consideration.

SOHAL ORCHARDS LTD. requires Farm LABOUR in Winfield & Oyama. NO EXP. nec but must be able to learn quickly. Duties incl but are not restricted to: pruning, thinning & harvesting fruit. The jobs are physically demanding & require working in all weather cond. Employment from Feb.23 - Nov30, 2014. $10.33/hr. 10hrs/day, 6days/wk. Reply to Box #333 c/o Kelowna Capital News 2495 Enterprise Way, Kelowna, BC., V1X 7K2

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Mobile Homes & Parks

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.

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

Misc. for Sale

Pets HAVANESE puppies, vet checked & shots, delivery avail after Dec 23. 250-804-6848 PUREBRED German Shepard only 3 female puppies left, born Oct. 8th. Beautiful dogs. Good bloodlines, $1200 OBO. Perfect christmas gift. Call (250)-300-3824, 250-300-3423

WOLF Hybrid Cubs. Reserve now. Sun Valley Wolf Kennels Kelowna (250)-765-4996

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$300 & Under LG Home Theater set. 5 speakers + 5disc CD changer. $225. 250-768-5787 OAK Dining Table + 8 chairs & leaf. $300 obo. 250-762-2855

$400 & Under 98% NEW Tempo Treadmill. 5 Display meter. A Steal at $330 !! (250)-769-0194 TECHNICS Keyboard. SXKN501 with stand. $345. 250769-4145

Firearms BOXING Day Sale! Dec 26, 8am-4pm with great specials on in-stock firearms, Benelli Super Nova Tac $795, Rem 870 Tac Magpul $775, 1400 RDS 7.62x39, $299. Weber & Markin Gunsmiths, The Best Little Gunshop Around 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575 Mon-Sat. 10-6 facebook.com/ WeberMarkin OPEN Pre-Christmas Mondays! Better deals on new & used rifles, shotguns, handguns, ammo, accessories, repairs with friendly service from knowledgeable owners all at Weber & Markin Gunsmiths, The Best Little Gunshop Around 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575 Mon-Sat 10-6 facebook.com/WeberMarkin

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.

Misc. Wanted COLLECTOR looking to buy a coin collection. Also looking for coins, bars, medals, ingots from RC Mint, Franklin Mint, US Mint & others. Todd 250864-3521 I make house calls! Local Coin Collector Buying Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins etc 250-863-3082 PURCHASING old Canadian & American coin collections & accumulations. 250-548-3670 RECORDS Wanted, Pandosy Books #138-1889 Springfield Rd. nr. Bulk Foods, 861-4995 VINYL & CD Records Wanted. We make house calls. Milkcrate Records. 1551 Ellis St. 250-862-8965, c250-215-1226

Firewood/Fuel BIRCH: 1 cord, $235 round, $270 split. Fir: $230 split, $190 round. Deliv’d, 250-547-9733 BOOK your classified ad in the Capital News and for an additional $3.00 we’ll run it in our Big White Magazine. Call 250-763-7114 today! ($3.00 per Big White issue)

Dry Applewood, P/U load $150, Full Cord Split - $300, Not Split - $225, Green - $185. Serge: 250-215-9273 DRY Firewood. Delivered. Full size pick up. $120/load. Dave (778)-480-1173, 250-878-5710 FIR Firewood. Approx 16” & split, 1 cord or 1/2 cord. Call 250-317-1243

Furniture OK ESTATES

Quality Used Home Furnishings 50% OFF select items. SHOP NOW FOR HUGE SAVINGS! 1960 Springfield Road 250-868-8108 TUES-SAT 10-5 XMAS COMPANY COMING BRAND NEW QUEEN SET $200. Still in plastic, mfg. warranty. 250.870.2562

Heavy Duty Machinery ForkLifts for Sale. Various brands and sizes.18 to choose from. Call (250)-861-9171, or (250)-762-4883 Massey Ferguson 50 E Loader. Call for info. (250)-8619171, or (250)-762-4883

Featuring SIERRAS family community, or single and multi-section homes for your property. 250-769-6614 www.accenthomes.ca

********YOU CAN OWN!******* Brand new 3BR,2Bath home for under $950/mo. O.A.C. Drywall & 6 appls incl. Free panoramic view. Turn key. Call Accent Homes, 250-769-6614

Sporting Goods BOXING Day Sale! Dec 26, 8am-4pm with great specials on in-stock firearms, Benelli Super Nova Tac $795, Rem 870 Tac Magpul $775, 1400 RDS 7.62x39, $299. Weber & Markin Gunsmiths, The Best Little Gunshop Around 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575 Mon-Sat. 10-6 facebook.com/ WeberMarkin OPEN Pre-Christmas Mondays! Better deals on new & used rifles, shotguns, handguns, ammo, accessories, repairs with friendly service from knowledgeable owners all at Weber & Markin Gunsmiths, The Best Little Gunshop Around 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575 Mon-Sat 10-6 facebook.com/WeberMarkin

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to advertise in the Capital News, the Vernon Morning Star and the Penticton Western News! Call 250-763-7114 or email your ad to classified@kelownacapnews.com

Lots By Owner 1 acre Okanagan Lake View Lot off Tronson Rd, serviced, secure w/private lake access. Offers. (250)542-6167

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Commercial/ Industrial 7200 Sq.Ft. Coverall shelter with 600 sq.ft. enclosed office trailer. Fenced on 1/2 acre with power, water and sewer. Zoned Heavy Industrial including auto wrecking. Up to two acres available. Central Westside location. 250-769-7424 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

Homes for Rent 2bd, 1bath in Rutland, large lot & shop. $1100/mo 1-250212-0892, or 1-250-679-8808 2 BED up, 2 down, 2 bath, all appliances. Barley RD. NS, NP. $1250 + utilities available Jan. 15th. 403-309-6702 warrigalresltd@gmail.com 3Bdrm front of house, 1281 Pheasant St. Close to all ammens, $1200 + utils, NS, NP, Avail NOW, 250-470-7291 East Hill,Vernon, small 3 bdrm, some util incl. $1200. n/p, avail Jan 1. Close to schools, park, bus stop & town. 778-483-4494.

Rooms for Rent Fully furn’d bedroom, shared kit/bath, cable, w/d, w.internet, Mthly/wkly, Avail, 862-9223 Rutland furn’d rooms for working man, 30+, living room, kitchen, laundry, utils incl. + shaw cable, $400, $560 + DD. 250-215-1561, 250-765-7639

Suites, Lower 1BD. Jan 1. View. 2prking spaces. On sight Storage. NP. $675. 250-808-5094

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Escorts BEACH BUNNIES Upscale Men’s Spa #32-2789 Hwy 97 www.beachbunnies.ca 250-448-8854

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TALL senior lady seeking a gentleman of all seasons with integrity & a sense of humor. Enjoys dancing. Reply to PO Box 1311.Peachland. V0H1X0

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AAA Service 24/7, Cash For Cars. Call Paul Haul (250)808-9593 LYLE’S TOWING. FREE REMOVAL of unwanted vehicles. Pay up to $1000 for good vehicles. Lots of used parts for sale. (250)-765-8537

AAA Service 24/7, Cash For Cars. Call Paul Haul (250)808-9593

Towing AAA Service 24/7, Cash For Cars. Call Paul Haul. (250)808-9593

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Garage Sales

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Legal Notices

On August 2, 2013, at the 1400 block of Water Street, Kelowna, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Kelowna RMCP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: a 1996 BMW 328i, ABL: BKS2854, VIN: WBACD4327TAV36879, on or about 20:30 Hours, $4,490 CAD, on or about 20:30 Hours, and eight cell phones, on or about 20:30 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been obtained by the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2013-1886, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for

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You choose, we cut. Also apples. Open 9 till dusk daily till Christmas. K&J Pacific Peaches 1145 Morrison Rd. (Must take McCurdy Rd to Morrison Rd.) Phone: 250-765-8184

Gala & Ambrosia Apples Apple & Apple/Pear Juice Closed Dec. 24-26 for Christmas Last Day Dec. 31

Green Acres Organic Orchards 100% Apple Juice 5litre boxes - $15.00/each

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disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www. pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.

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In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT:

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THE WESTWYND POINT APARTMENTS Behind Orchard Park Mall, Adult Oriented, NS, NP. 2 bdrms, 2 baths Starting at $960/mo. Available January 1st Please call for appointment 868-3432 or 470-8026

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Thailand cuisine a new dining option This week’s column is dedicated to Henry Markgraf, who passed away Dec. 8. Henry was wellknown, not only as a City of Kelowna staff member but also as a city councillor. Personal condolences to Frieda, Henry’s entire family and friends.

f you would like to try something completely authentic or already love Thai food, you must try Zabb Thai Restaurant, 3009 Pandosy St. in Kelowna. Owned and operated by Mon Chowchong and her son Supa, this lovely quaint restaurant is open for lunch and dinner Monday to Saturday. We tried three of their most popular dishes—Spring Rolls (ground pork, cabbage, carrot, side of plum sauce); Panang Curry with Chicken (red curry with side of cucumber salad) and Pad Thai with Shrimp (rice noodles, shrimp, egg, tofu,

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Maxine DeHart bean sprouts, green onion, crushed peanuts). The Pad Thai was incredible, the portion size is good and the prices are reasonable. Mon is a delightful woman who is very customer service oriented. Zabb also offers takeout, delivery and catering. Call 778-484-3988; www.zabb.ca. Don Shafer, wellknown former B.C. Interior regional manager for both Astral and then Bell. has not missed a beat since he retired. Shafer is currently consulting the divested stations which are being sold to Pattison Broadcasting and is also acting general manager for two stations in

Winnipeg—yes Winnipeg, for QX 104 and FAB FM. And yes again, he is commuting back and forth to Winnipeg where it was -40 C last week. He is also involved with other businessmen in jump starting a new company, Hamilton Media Group that now has clients throughout North America. Contact him at don@donshafer.com or visit www.hamiltonmediagroup.com. Speaking of Bell Media, Ken Kilcullen has been hired from Pattison in Prince George to take over the B.C. Interior for Bell. Kilcullen is a very experienced media guy, and a former president of the B.C. Association of Broadcasters for two years. Laura Vigar has opened a high-end indoor dog daycare at 185-1855 Kirschner Rd. in Kelowna. Watson’s Hound Lounge is unique to our city with 7,200 square

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LAURA VIGAR with her dog Watson has opened a new doggie daycare and

grooming centre called Watson’s Hound Lounge, located on Kirschner Road in Kelowna.

feet of space for up to a daycare capacity of 60 dogs. This centrally located business, with extended hours, focuses on providing first-class service for your pet. Watson’s has a full grooming area and you can view your dogs during the day on a web cam to see how they are doing at the daycare. Watson’s services no more than 10 to 12 dogs per staff person and you can book your appointments on the Internet. The service also offers a retail dog boutique with unique items for your dogs including handmade oneof-a-kind dog sweaters, dog collars and leashes, all made locally in B.C. Fifteen per cent of these sales go directly to the SPCA. Call 778-4844479; visit www.watsonshoundlounge.com. BMO Bank of Montreal has appointed the executive leadership role in BC & Yukon Division to John Duff, new regional vice-president, personal banking for South Interior B.C. He will lead a team of 205 financial professionals who serve customers through BMO’s network of 14 branches in the region. He has 13 years experience with BMO in various roles, including his previous positions in commercial banking project management in BMO’s national office and commercial banking area manager in New Brunswick and PEI. Creative Cookery, 2496A Enterprise Way (across from the Capital News), formerly owned and operated by Lynn Tamaki, has been sold

and renamed Beet’N Boo’s Bistro & Catering, owned by the mother and daughter team of Lynn and Jennifer Miller. Lynn was previously with Northland Properties as the regional food and beverage manager. Jennifer was also with Northland as a restaurant and catering manager and with Chances Casino for a year in the food and beverage area. The restaurant focuses on fresh, home cooked food with comfort classics with a creative twist. The Millers will make their food from scratch serving fresh baked goodies, two or three soups daily, sandwiches and Caesar salad with their own homemade in-house dressing. Mark your calendar for their grand opening on Thursday, Jan. 23 when they will launch their updated menu. The 50-seat bistro is licensed with a patio for the summer months and also does outside catering. Open 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday. Follow them on Facebook for daily specials. Call 250868-0010. Township 7 Vineyards and Winery has featured the same logo and label since its inception. Winery owners John Tietzen and Mike Raffan thought it was time for a change to emphasize the winery’s commitment to making just quality wine and nothing else. To do so, they sought out an entirely different approach from what the B.C. wine industry usually does. Tietzen called upon some of his connections from his previous business as area franchise owner for

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VQA wine shops and restaurants in both BC and Alberta. Visit www.township7.com The word is finally out. Cora’s Breakfast and Lunch, formerly at 1-1470 Harvey Ave. before a fire destroyed its location is now relocating to the Orchard Park Shopping Centre. Look for Cora’s in former Len’s Crafters location by the food court area. The restaurant will have an outside entrance and will be opening before summer. Meanwhile, Lens Crafters is now located beside Sport Chek. Stay tuned for more updates.

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Tourism Kelowna has elected a new board for 2013-14. Congratulations to Stan Martindale, Ramada Hotel and Conference Centre (chair); Daniel Bibby, Kelowna Hotel Motel Association (vice-chair); David McFadden, Okanagan Lavender & Herb Farm (secretary); Ian Robertson, Kelowna Springs Golf Club (treasurer) and Brad Sieben, Hotel Eldorado

(past chair). Directors are Rita Pluta, Abbott Villa on the Lake; Tony Stewart, Quails’ Gate Winery; Sam Samaddar, Kelowna International Airport, Andre Blanleil, Kelowna city councillor; Penny Gamble, Lake Country councillor; and Nathan Flavel, Kelowna Actors Studio Dinner theatre. Newly elected are Katie Balkwill, Big White Ski Resort, Thom Killingsworth, Four Points by Sheraton,; Donna Mar-

kin, Orchard Park Shopping Centre; Rosemary Paterson, Best Western Plus; Heather Schaub, Casa Loma Resort and Heather Schroeter, Manteo Resort. Departing directors are Roger Sellick, Michael J. Ballingall, Kelly Watt, Steve Stinson and Gavin Parry. Who would get some of the inside of their house painted in December just before Christmas? Well, when you have an

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community to assist families in need for Christmas KelownaSantas.com is a coming together of community to assist families in need for Christmas. We collect unwrapped toys at businesses located throughout Kelowna, West Kelowna and Lake Country to provide to children, from newborn to 17 years of age. Volunteer drivers will deliver the toys on the 23rd to 24th of December.

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“IS THERE ANYTHING IN PARTICULAR THAT YOU NEED RIGHT NOW?” That is such a great question. Thanks for asking! As it happens, our biggest needs are for kids aged 11-17. Teens are a bit harder to buy for, but it can be done! We will also accept gift cards for them. With that said, please keep in mind that “accessory” gifts are not the best idea, as we can’t guarantee that a child will have the item they need for their new gift. For example, a video game won’t work, because the child likely won’t have the console needed to play the game.