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The children, of various ages who each live with medical challenges, boarded the flight to Los Angeles early in the morning along with a host of volunteers, to be met by a large group of volunteers from the Orange Country Sheriff’s Department, all making it possible for the kids to spend a fun day at Disneyland.

Black Press community newspaper reporter Richard Rolke went along for the ride to see firsthand how the experience changes the lives, at least for one day, of all the participants.

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KAMLOOPS’ MITCHELL KOPYTKO jokes with volunteers Kathryn Smith and Brock Syrnyk, a Kelowna International Airport firefighter, during the Dreamlift Flight to Disneyland Tuesday.

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Richard Rolke

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Keegan Meise and Mitchell Kopytko didn’t let a visit to Disneyland prevent a little collaboration.

In fact, as soon as the 12-year-olds met volunteer chaperon Kathryn Smith, they knew she was going on Splash Mountain whether she wanted to or not.

“I want to see her get soaking wet,” said Meise, who attends Vernon’s Okanagan Landing Elementary.

In fact, much of Tuesday’s Dreamlift Flight to the Magic Kingdom revolved around Smith and expanding her comfort zone.

“I have to keep up with them,” said Smith, a nurse at Kamloops’ Royal Inland Hospital.

More than 50 children with severe physical disabilities or life-threatening illnesses experienced a whirlwind, six-hour tour of Disneyland Tuesday.

The day started off bright and early with families arriving at the Kelowna International Airport at 4:30 a.m. The plane took off at about 8 a.m. and landed in Anaheim at 11:30 a.m., with buses then transporting them to Disneyland until a 6:30 p.m. departure.

And with such a tight timeline, every minute

counted.

Kopytko, who attends Kamloops’ Aberdeen Elementary, frequently would start rolling away in his wheelchair as a way to get his group moving.

And with previous visits to Disneyland under his belt, he knew which rides were the best and the culinary treats to experience.

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“You don’t know what a churro is?” he said to a reporter when he enquired about the fried pastry.

At the same time, other groups were making their way around the legendary attraction.

For Rossland’s Ava Charbonneau Kidd, the highlight was the Small World ride, which features dolls singing and waving.

“It’s sparkly,” she said from beneath her tiger-painted face.

For Eva Pavan, of Nakusp, standing in line was worth the wait at the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage.

“I loved going under the water,” she said.

Isabella Romei, a 12-year-old Lake Country resident, beams when she talks about Splash Mountain.

“I got all wet,” she said.

And that’s also what happened to Smith once Kopytko and Meise convinced her to get aboard the boat that careens down a 53-foot drop.

But Smith’s involvement came at a price. If she got wet, the boys had to promise to visit some Disneyland princesses.

“We’ve got a runner,” yelled Remoun Tadrous, with the Los Angeles Police Department and chaperon, as Meise bolted from the entrance to Snow White, Sleeping Beauty and Jasmine. Kopytko also tried a disappearing act.

But eventually, the boys fulfilled their promise and they headed off to the Matterhorn for a third time.

Along with Smith, the boys’ other escort was Brock Syrnyk, a Kelowna International Airport firefighter, who has been on the flight twice before.

“I originally wanted to see what it’s like and it’s great to see how happy

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ISABELLA ROMEI, of Lake Country, signs Eleanore Copelan’s shirt. Copelan was one of the Orange County sheriffs who escorted Romei and other children around Disneyland during the Dreamlift Flight Tuesday. they are. More people should see how this (trip) affects the kids’ lives,” he said.

Orange Country sheriffs are a fixture during the Dreamlift Flight as they act as special ambassadors for the children.

“The kids are the ones doing it for us,” said sheriff Ed Delgado of the special bond created for the day.

All of the funds for the

trip were raised during the annual Wendy’s Dreamlift Day events at the regional Wendy’s.

“You see the pictures and hear about it and then you come here,” said Ken Park, Wendy’s Southern Interior owner, who was taking part in his first flight to Disneyland Tuesday.

“You can feel the excitement.”

Mary Dobslaff, a

Wendy’s employee, has worked during the fundraisers at the Vernon restaurant for years, but on Tuesday, she got to go to Disneyland and spend time with Maiya Friesen, 10, of Kamloops.

“Coming to Disneyland was the icing on the cake. I get to see what I have worked on,” said Dobslaff.

Eventually, the kids got back on the bus, head-

ed to the airport and headed back to Kelowna.

There, they shared stories with enthusiastic parents and siblings.

But as they headed their respective ways, there was no question that these youth had made an impression on those who had shared their day.

“You get attached to them pretty good,” said Syrnyk.

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Veterans won’t benefit from a concession the federal government offered to blunt the impact of closing local Veterans Affairs offices, say a small delegation who went to MP Ron Cannan’s office Thursday.

The Kelowna Veteran’s Affairs office, as well as a number of others across the country, will close as of Jan. 31. But one veterans affairs client service agent will remain stationed in Kelowna, Sworking out of the Service Canada building on Queensway downtown.

That sole employee, said Bob Jackson, B.C. regional executive vice-president for the Public Service Alliance of Canada, will not be nearly enough to make up for losing a veterans-only space, where trained experts can provide face-toface services to veterans.

In Kelowna alone, there are 2,225 veterans accessing help through the Veterans Affairs office, and Jackson explained their needs are varied.

They’re also more complicated than can be dealt with at a booth in a Service Canada office.

“It takes a long time to decide they need service,” said Jackson, noting veterans are coming back from battle and returning with everything from physical to mental injuries.

“It’s not like they’re going in with some benefit form or are shorted on a cheque. It could be accessing a critical service.

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It’s another slight against men and women who have put their life on the line for this country, said Dale Dirks, a local veteran who served in the Middle East.

“The government made a commitment to those who have defended democracy,” said Dirks.

“Most veterans are terrified to speak out because they’d lose their benefits. But what they’re doing goes against the charter for veterans.”

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Cannan said it will be important to have proper signs letting veterans know that face-to-face assistance is available.

“Our government is dedicated to ensuring veterans and their families have the support they need, when and where they need it, from coast to coast to coast,” Cannan said.

“This supports Canadian veterans in communities like our own and enhances a number of personalized benefits, such as home visits by a registered nurse or case-manager, and help with home maintenance, including grass cutting, snow clearing and home cleaning.

Convicted man on lamb Neil Elliot Collins was supposed to learn what his sentence for drug dealing and carrying weapons would be today, but the West Kelowna man didn’t show up.

Collins, 36, pleaded guilty to a number of drug trafficking and weapons charges earlier this month.

Despite the severity of the crimes he pleaded guilty to, the courts released him on $100,000 bail so he could clear away some personal matters.

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Police also found the prescription pills—allegedly from a robbery of the Medicine Shoppe pharmacy—thousands in cash and a loaded 9 mm Glock handgun. Collins is prohibited from possessing weapons but is known to have access to firearms through associates and may be armed.

In court Collins said he had connections in Mexico and police believe he is on his way out of the country.

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“Officers from Kelowna and West Kelowna, as well as other detachments throughout the Southeast District set up road blocks and searched for him at multiple locations,” said Clark.

During the investigation, police arrested an 18-year-old West Kelowna woman and a 62-yearold West Kelowna man for obstruction.

Collins was arrested after Mounties raided a condo in the Shannon Lake area in May. Officers seized nearly eight ounces of heroin, 4.5 ounces of crystal meth and four ounces of marijuana, as well as a halflitre of GHB and a quarter-litre of liquid codeine.

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To the editor: I live in Victoria, but friends of mine in Kelowna visited three members of the provincial government recently which prompted me to write this letter.

Does a wheelchair user know what his chair is for?

Obviously yes. Does an amputee know he needs a prosthesis? Obviously yes. So blind people also know what’s best for them, right?

Wrong, according to the B.C. government.

Why else would the provincial Liberals insult knowledgeable blind advocates by disregarding what they suggest is needed for motivated blind people? No need to reinvent the wheel, they seem to say. But what wheel is that?

The wheel of social dependency, fear of blindness, and the wheel of incapacity?

A young blind woman sits in her family home in Victoria because she was never given the tools, the attitudes and the encouragement to succeed.

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We could all do more for the have-nots among us

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here’s been much ado about Industry Minister James Moore’s miserly comments regarding child poverty. But, is it fair?

Sure, the comment, “is it my job to feed my neighbour’s child? I don’t think so,” cast a Dickensian pall on those who hold office in this country, but what is the Harper government if not a stalwart defender of those who have?

It’s no secret to the have-nots— aka Tiny Tims and Bob Cratchets or as we’re increasingly known, the 99 per cent—that this isn’t the type of government that gets fussed by paltry matters such as child poverty. Taking a page from Ebenezer Scrooge’s pre-epiphany playbook, they’ve been busying themselves with these age old questions instead: “Are there no prisons?…union workhouses.”

Well, nobody is really on top of the union workhouses these days, but

prisons; those are a big deal to our elected officials of varying levels.

The province almost brought one to Kelowna. We were so close to having a place to put all those people who have been struggling to pay their rent, or generally make ends meet.

And those pesky neighbour children of Moore’s?

They’d get three square meals, and he’d be off the hook.

Of course, it may be cheaper in the long run to contribute to a fair and equitable society. The kind where the economy functions, but not at the expense of those at the margins.

Because, make no mistake, those margins are widening and only a fool would think they’re impervious to the type of downward spiral that could

them there.

KATHARTIC place If you need evidence,

Christmas is the easiest time to get a firsthand story about families who thought things were going along tickety-boo, Kathy until hit-after-hit to their Michaels bottom line sent them to the food bank or the Sally Ann for the holidays.

Local news organizations have lined their pages with their stories in an effort to get all who have a little more to ante up.

But those stories contrasted against Moore’s stupid comment—apology disregarded—and has made me realize that we all could do better.

It’s been 170 years since Dickens penned A Christmas Carol, and we’re still struggling with the same disparity between rich and poor.

The 2013 State of the Child Report,

organized by Community Action Toward Children’s Health indicated the overall child poverty rate in B.C. is 17.1 per cent; 34.2 per cent of single-parent households have income levels that fall below the Low Income Measure in the Kelowna Metropolitan Area.

The report determined the 2013 Living Wage for the Central Okanagan is $18.01 per hour, to deal with average housing costs of $1,264.96 per month, average food costs of $832.82 per month, average child care costs of $1,133.39 per month and average monthly transportation costs of $492.46 for families.

That’s far too many people who are dealing with untenable circumstances, and their stories should weigh on us more often than just during the holidays, or when one of the feds open their mouth to spew Scrooge-like comments. kmichaels@kelownacapnews.com

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LETTERS ▼ KELOWNA AIRPORT

Parking attendant adds insult to injury To the editor: After reading Don Johnson’s Dec. 17 letter: Parking Lot Trap Next to Kelowna General Hospital, I thought I should share my open letter to Mayor Gray and council about my poor experience picking up visitors at the airport:

Open letter to Kelowna Mayor Gray and councillors: I would like to file a complaint with the way I

was recently treated at the Kelowna airport.

I am not a regular user of the airport and when I arrived to pickup our son, daughter-in-law and 10-week-old grandson from Winnipeg, I was not sure where to park, but I saw a sign that said: No Parking, Loading & Unloading.

That seemed to meet my needs.

I left the car for under five minutes to run in and greet our visitors and ar-

range to pick them up at the arrivals door.

As I returned to my vehicle I saw a meter woman leaving a ticket on my windshield. When I enquired why she would ticket me she very politely explained that the (dimly lit) sign also said no unattended vehicles.

I admit I did not fully understand the signage as I concentrated on the loading word and never thought a couple minutes would be considered ‘un-

attended’ or ‘parking.’

As she departed she did a little dance step and gleefully thanked me.

When I saw the $30 fine I was flabbergasted and realized that her glee was over my misfortune.

Is a $30 fine justified for leaving my vehicle in a safe loading location for under five minutes to meet my visitors?

Are your contractors receiving personal payment to enforce this unreasonable punishment?

Are your contractors trained to add the insult of laughing at my misfortune to further punish my despicable behaviour of breaking one of your bylaws?

I am no longer proud of the Kelowna airport facility and feel very disappointed in a council that would encourage or allow their contractors to behave in this manner.

Al Hamilton, Kelowna

Tennis courts in City Park are a crumbling mess Open letter to Mayor Gray and Kelowna City Council: City Park is one of the jewels of our city— or it certainly can and should be.

As so many of your constituents have voiced their opposition to locating a tourist centre in the park, I like to think council has now nixed this dumb proposal.

Also please leave the lawn bowling club in

its present location.

The tennis courts are another matter. They are a disgrace. The surface is cracked allowing grass and weeds to sprout up through the cracks. The courts are badly in need of resurfacing. The nets are old and sagging and the fence is badly in need of replacement.

One councillor commented that he didn’t think the courts were used by many players.

Well of course not. Nobody wants to play on them. I tried to get council interested in a restoration programme several years ago but to no avail.

Bravo to council for approving the funding for this much needed improvement to our wonderful city park.

Walley Lightbody, Kelowna

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contributing citizen will become a much greater There she remains be- possibility. cause our elected officials Removing the burden feel they have no respons- of dependence should be ibility to give her the opti- a priority. mum training and abilities Norm Letnick, one to succeed. They don’t be- of the MLAs in question, lieve in her, any more than did not completely disthey believe in the capaci- miss the request but he did ties of the blind experts. the usual political manWhy? With negative atti- oeuvre and created a ditudes about blindness how version. Like reinventing can she possibly succeed? the wheel, he suggested Just recently two very yet another study to justify capable and successful what these blind people blind citizens with years and most others already of personal and leader- know. ship experience for blind Although not available people, spoke with three in Canada, there are three Liberal government excellent comprehensive MLAs to make a modest training centres for the request . A mere $36,000 blind in the United States is all it would cost to where intensive work in send her for training to positive attitude trainhelp change this blind ing about blindness, mowoman’s life, but these bility, independent living MLAs refuse to acknow- and life skills are availledge the need for her able to Americans, free training, even though her of charge, through federal ability to be a productive, and state government sub-

sidies.

American students completing their stay of approximately six to nine months at these residential intensive learning facilities where positive attitudes about blindness are embraced, have a far better chance of living a productive and independent life.

Statistical data on the outcomes of these US centres is readily available for these MLAs to quickly and easily review.

The Minister for Social Development and Social Innovation, Mr. Don McRae, is, at present, engaged in consultation with people with disabilities.

The Minister appears to have a disconnect with his fellow MLAs, or do they somehow fail to view blindness as a worthy “disability.”

How genuine is the Minister if these well in-

formed blind advocates are disregarded and given the brush-off?

So far, the alternative provided by government for many young blind Canadians is a life like that of this young Victoria woman—to remain marooned, neglected and never having the experience to have a normal life.

Instead, her prospects are grim, having to permanently exist for a life time on a subsistence allowance.

Varying young disabled citizens, including young blind people, need to undergo specific comprehensive training to help prepare them to function effectively. In Canada, paraplegics and others with similar conditions are given thousands of dollars in training to prepare them to live in a wheelchair. But in Canada, when you are blind

our society still considers us as incapable and worthless charity cases.

All we’re asking for is to give young blind, motivated Canadians a chance to become independent, contributing and respected members of society.

Barriers for blind Canadians are social, not physical.

Surely, Minister McRea, blind citizens should be given the chance to succeed and rise from second-class citizenship to full contributing Canadians.

Let’s show some leadership in giving all disabled people a chance, but especially let’s change what it means to be blind in British Columbia .

Graeme McCreath, Victoria

Wolves will be hunted down Express yourself

To the editor: The BC government has declared war against Wolves and like a criminal mafia, has more than enough killers to do their dirty work.

The BC government says that anyone, all year round, can kill nursing wolf mothers, leaving babies to die a horrific death of starvation, fear . and pain. Anyone, at any time can walk into a wolf den and butcher babies

and infants to death. According to the BC wolf “management” plan, anyone, without license or registration, can terrorize wolves, chasing them with helicopters for hours until they are so exhausted they cannot take another step, then blasting them to death with high powered semi-automatic rifles. The government says this is sport hunting.

Baiting and killing wolves all year has be-

come legal. Trapping of Wolves has increased and intensified.

Wolves and cougars are the top iconic animals that keep nature alive. If you want a livable planet for your children and grandchildren, you better care what happens to wolves.

Pierre Lebel, South Slccan For the extended version see Opinion on www. kelownacapnews.com.

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With no further delay, here they are: Local singer/songwriter Jane Eamon said her special angels include Ryan Donn, Rhonda Draper, Carrie Mitchell, and owner of the Minstrel Cafe, Clare Anderson.

Danny Richardson nominates Pastor Lawrence East of Metro Church.

“This man is God’s Warrior on the street. He and his platoon of street conquerors tackle the issues of the homeless. He fights the discouragement and loneliness, which helps the disenfranchised to find hope and peace.

For Kelowna he is a God send,” said Danny.

Cam Birge, an on-line Hodge Podge reader from Lake Cowichan, submitted the name of Cindy Heemeryck, the Kelowna leader for Sensible BC. Donna Lynn Martin submitted the name of Lorraine Stang because “she always goes out of her way to help others no matter what it takes.

She is an angel to me and all the seniors that she showers with blessings daily. She is a huge animal lover and is always trying to make the world a better place for all. The world needs more angels like Lorraine.”

Dee Rogers said KCS elementary teacher Pam Toth is her angel.

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Lifetime buddy Dan Thiessen, a true angel in his own right, nominated class act Josh Stilborn as his angel for 2013.

“Josh took a song from an old album I recorded in 1974 (and had not heard in over 35 years) and made the song into an MP3 so both I (the singer/songwriter) and my friend (for whom I wrote the song) could listen to it once again.”

And, I might add, it’s a wonderful song.

Speaking of musicians, the amazingly talented singer (and one of the finest people I know) Deb Stone said she is married to an angel.

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THE CRITERIA TO MAKE THE ANGEL LIST ARE SIMPLE —BE A NICE PERSON WHO WILLINGLY DOES SOMETHING NICE FOR ANOTHER.

“But he doesn’t do any grand gestures.

Rich(ard) just lives his life quietly helping others and never making a big deal about it. Cleaning neighbours driveways of snow in winter, cutting lawns in summer, and walking over a mile most days to pick up our grand-daughter. So, like I said, not an angel in a “grand’ manner. Just my angel!”

Donna Donahue nominated her friend Colette Girard of West Kelowna.

“She has volunteered at the food bank in Westbank every Wednesday night for 10 years or more putting hampers together for people who need them. She has been a member of the Catholic Women’s League for more than 50 years and co-ordinates our CWL Christmas Fair plus works at one of the tables the whole day. She also is the first one to help out anybody in need in the complex where she

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Charlie Hodge lives. There are many more selfless things she does but are too numerous to jot down. She is truly an angel in many people’s eyes.”

Ann Zoobkoff nominated her step-daughter Sandi Zoobkoff.

“I lost my wonderful husband Bill in August.

I thank all my family and friends for standing by me, but most of all I would like to thank Sandi.

Besides being branch manager for Western Financial in Winfield and busy arranging her holiday in November, she made time and was by my side any time I needed her. She is not only my daughter, she is my rock and very best friend.”

Dawn Robertson suggested Larry Watson of Bering Road in Westbank, for maintaining the ditch from Brown Road to Elliot at his own expense and time and for consistently keeping the area litter-free.

Marlene Nickel-Lang nominated co-worker Karen Mattioda.

“Karen has been a foster Mom and has fostered many children over the years. She welcomes children into her home and gives them the care that they need. Karen has two grown children. Her husband Rick and she could have an empty nest but they choose to help and foster children. She deserves a pat on the back for that because it is not always an easy job to do this.”

Ironically, Marlene Nickel-Lang heads up the angel list for my number one angel, my wife Teresa.

“She is my best friend, ever-ever, and is constantly doing kind things for other people. She has helped me a lot over the years and I am lucky to call her my dear friend,” said Teresa.

Other angels on Ter-

esa’s list include co-worker Cindy Clarke—a superstar grandmother, and Purolator worker Vicky Glabus, who brings a smile with her everyday and goes out of her way to assist her clients.

Teresa also named Joy at the Salvation Army store for, helping her find the elusive off button on a musical toy which would not stop playing and was “earning me a lot of dagger stares from other customers.”

Last but not least on Teresa’s list was Sherri Deni who, not only runs a top notch house cleaning service but is never afraid to go out of her way to do and say the little things that mean a lot.

In turn, Deni nominated her kind husband Eric Chapman as an angel.

“He is simply the very best grandpa.”

I am blessed to have a lengthy list of amazing folks on my angel list.

Some have simply been outstanding friends to me or Teresa on a daily basis, while others have not only helped me but constantly help others.

While there is no real ranking, the first few names that have particularly been there for us this year include Curtis Tulman, Keith Papa Thom, and Peter Comrie.

Other amazing angels that have blessed my world include Bernie and Bettina, Rainer Zigenhagen, Don Moore, Charisse Daley and other board members with Pathways Abilities Society, Yves Beliveau, John Adams, Jim LeGuilloux, Dave Stratten, Sharon and Mike Shepherd, Al Paterson, Randy Zahara, Paul Beaupre, Jim Krahn, Les Thompson, and the inspirational Chris OlsonBrown as well as Sean Connor.

Last, but far from least, my sweet (wife)Tez (Teresa) who has been there day in and day out for me.

I am lucky to have you in my life.

Bless you all for making this town, and this world, a nicer place.

Charlie Hodge is a Kelowna freelance writer.

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NEWS ▼ BACK PAIN

Using traditional Chinese medicine Health from A12 to relax the muscles, and physiotherapy to correct posture and strengthen the muscles. Surgery may also be considered in severe cases.

Acupuncture can thankfully give very positive results to lower back pain sufferers, partly because Chinese medicine brings quite a different approach to the treatment of lower back pain, and one that is very effective.

Back pain in Chinese medicine can be due to a number of factors that either make the back more susceptible to pain or lead to the pain itself, the most common being a weakness of the kidneys, causing a lack of nourishment of the lower back and spine.

The kidneys have a strong influence on the strength and nourishment of the tissue and bones of the lower back area so we always look at the strength of the kidneys

when treating back pain, and what may be causing a kidney weakness.

It is common for back pain to have a number of causes which create different kinds of pain.

The type of pain that is experienced often tells the acupuncturist the underlying cause of the pain and helps point towards the proper diagnosis for treatment.

Invasion of cold and/ or damp in the low back area can be a factor.

It is usually due to improper protection of the lower back during cold and damp weather, which allows the cold and dampness to invade and block the flow of energy and blood circulation.

This type of low back pain is experienced with pain that is worse in the morning, better with exercise, better with heat, and worse when weather is cold and damp.

Back pain due to stagnation of qi (energy) and blood is usually caused

by an acute sprain or in chronic conditions, repeated sprain and underlying kidney weakness.

Excessive physical work and over-lifting can often lead to this type of pain.

Back pain due to qi and blood stagnation is characterized by pain that is severe and stabbing, which gets worse with rest and better with light exercise.

The area will be tender to the touch and there will be stiffness of the back muscles and inability to flex, extend or turn the waist.

Because the kidneys have an important function in the creation of energy, general overwork can also lead to chronic pain due to the constant drain on the kidneys’ energy, leading to an overall kidney weakness.

Chronic back pain due to kidney weakness is usually dull and comes in bouts. It is better with rest and worse when a person is tired.

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BC Hydro’s imposition of manual meter reading fees has persuaded most holdouts to accept a wireless smart meter.

BC Hydro imposed a $35 monthly fee starting Dec. 1 for customers who refuse to part with their mechanical electricity meters, after offering the 68,000 customers who still had them the op-

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BC Hydro reported the results this week to the B.C. Utilities Commission, which is reviewing the fees.

More than 48,000 customers chose the smart meter to avoid the meter reading fee.

Another 450 chose the radio-off meter, which comes with a $100 setup fee and $20 a month starting April 1 to cover costs

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Another 6,270 customers chose to keep their mechanical meters, and 13,110 more did not respond to BC Hydro’s letters, so they will have the $35 fee added to their bills until they choose another option.

BC Hydro reports that 99 per cent of its customers now have the wireless meter.

Most of those have been switched to automated billing, and have

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Claims of health effects from wireless meter transmissions have been rejected by health authorities, and also by the BCUC in a review of FortisBC’s wireless meter program.

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Tree of Memories Honoring the Lives of Those Gone Before Us...

In Loving Memory of

Howard Persall We would love to wish you a Happy Christmas in the way we use to do.

Nobody in the world could never be like you.

We’re thinking of you always. Our memories will never fade, we treasure all the little things and all the love you gave.

But here it is, another Christmas and presents we can’t buy. Just a parcel full of tear drops we send up to the sky.

Merry Christmas honey, I love and miss you.

Love Elaine, Natalie, Tammy and grandchildren.

Gavenn

Mailloux Your laughter and dancing blue eyes are so missed. Time will never erase the love you gave to us and enjoyment my son.

The blessing to know is you are with Jesus. We will see you again and celebrate.

Ever loving you Mom & Sister

Nick Chmelyk Oct. 1972 Rob Chmelyk Sept. 2011 Gary Yuzwenko July 2013 Ilse A. McKernan ~ Jan 20/49 -April 13/12 Mother, mother-in-law, godmother, grandmother, matriarch, friend, mentor, teacher, philanthropist, fan of the literary, visual and performing arts, student of learning of different cultures & history. Fluent in three languages, counsellor and devoted person to her family, friends, neighbours and workmates. Devoted disciple of Jesus, The Father and The Holy Spirit. Loyal fan and dependant of St. Mary, the Holy Mother of Jesus.

Generous with her time, her smile, her commitments, her hospitality and resources.Fiercely independent, mature and self disciplined, yet, so concerned, warm, kind and loving especially to family and close friends. May you Ilse finally be enjoying the utmost of peace, joy, good health, happiness, truth and beauty of being with God in Heaven.

We all miss you so very much. The only consultation in being without you is knowing that you must be in Heaven.

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The Central Okanagan Regional District board has approved a tripling of the fine for dogs that are found without a license.

The increased fine is in keeping with recommendations made in the 2012 regional dog service review and is designed to hold accountable, those dog owners that choose to violate the current Dog Regulation and Impounding Bylaw requirement to license their pet.

Effective Jan. 1, the fine for a dog found, or impounded, without a li-

Celebrate Safely Please don’t drink and drive!

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cense will rise to $300 from the current $100.

The regional board also says it supports a “zero-tolerance” policy when it comes to unlicensed dogs in the Central Okanagan.

That means the owner of any dog found without a valid dog license will be ticketed for the full fine amount.

“For months now we have been telling owners of unlicensed dogs to be prepared for a substantially higher penalty for choosing not to license their dog,” said RDCO communications officer Bruce Smith.

“Over the past year we’ve given licensed dog owners the benefits of the My Dog Matters responsible dog owners reward program. With the participation of more than 35 local businesses, licensed dog owners can show their My Dog Matters rewards card for savings and special discounts in services listed on the mydogmatters.ca website.

Dog owners using the card can more than recoup

the annual cost of their dog license.”

He added that knowing a higher fine was in the offing the regional district also gave unlicensed dog owners an opportunity to make their dogs legal.

During October, it provided more than 3,600 free 2013 dog licenses to previously unlicensed dogs through the Are You Harbouring a Fugitive month-long amnesty.

That program alone saw the number of dogs licensed increase by almost 30 per cent.

“The good news is there’s still time for unlicensed dog owners to purchase a license and avoid the possible higher fine,” said Smith.

“If they come into either the regional district office at 1450 KLO Road or the regional dog pound at 890 Weddell Place in Kelowna, they can purchase a permanent dog tag that will be good for the rest of this year and 2014.

The cost is $20 for a dog that’s been spayed or neutered, $60 if it isn’t.”

The regional district has been working over the past year to encourage, support and reward dog owners who choose to do the right things and follow the requirements of the dog bylaw, Smith added.

“We believe that we’re making good progress and appreciate the support that all residents have shown us in laying the groundwork for responsible dog owners.”

Smith said by having more compliant dog owners, the RDCO will have more dog owners who are aware of their responsibilities and hopefully that will result in less enforcement.

“That’s certainly been the experience in other local governments that have focused efforts on encouraging and supporting responsible dog ownership.”

It’s expected that at its Jan. 16 meeting, the regional district board will be asked to consider a new responsible dog ownership bylaw to further encourage compliance.

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Greg becomes third Athans inducted into B.C. Hall of Fame

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sports because they wanted to win awards. They did it because they had a passion for it, instilled in them by their parents, both competitive athletes.

Zoe Athans never had the chance to see her father Greg compete as one of the best freestyle skiers in the world.

Now a 19-year-old physics/engineering stuI DIDN’T GET TO dent at UBC, Zoe was just SEE HIM WHEN 11 years old when Greg HE WAS SKIING Athans passed away in 2006, at just 51 years of BUT I KNOW HE age, suffering complicaWAS ALWAYS THE tions from type 2 diabetes.

BEST DAD ANYONE The gregarious Athans COULD EVER HAVE was a pioneer in the sport of freestyle skiing, a mulZoe Athans tiple-time world champion and a self-taught innovator. Also a world And Greg took the ball class water skier his ac- and ran, taking what was complishments will final- a fringe sport of freestyle ly be recognized by the skiing pushing it to beB.C. Sports Hall of Fame, come an Olympic sport which will induct Athans and one that Canada has posthumously as part of excelled at for decades. the class of 2014.

“I don’t think Greg or But as good as he was any of our family memon the slopes or on the bers were involved in water, or later in his life sports because we wanted as a photographer, it was notoriety,” said George Jr. as a person and a father from his home in Montwhere Greg Athans really real. “We all did it for seemed to excel. the passion. I think Greg “I didn’t get to see would be honoured by him when he was ski- this. ing but I know he was al“Personally if I look ways the best Dad anyone at his achievements in his could ever have,” said Zoe particular sport I think he this week. “He was the should have been in that kindest person I ever met. B.C. Sports Hall of Fame He never raised his voice. a long time ago. ProbHe was the most kind- ably his accomplishments hearted person you could were far greater than what meet.”

I did. But he was overWhen officially in- looked. This time they ducted in 2014, Greg realized it was time and Athans will become I’m really happy for that. the third member of his I’ve always been very family to reside in the proud of his accomplishB.C. Sports Hall of Fame, ments.” joining his father George Greg Athans’ list of Sr. and his older brother accomplishments is outIt’s It’s where you want George Jr. simple really.standing.

Four world freeThe Athans didn’t style titles, two world mocompete and excel in guls titles, one world bal-

be inducted into the hall with his dad and brother,” said Zoe. “He always taught me to try my best and instilled in me that I could do anything I want-

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…IF YOU EVER ASKED HIM HIS …GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT, HE WOULD ALWAYS TELL YOU THAT IT WAS HIS TWO DAUGHTERS. George Athans Jr.

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THE LATE Greg Athans, a world class freestyle skier, water skier and father, will be inducted into the B.C. Sports

Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2014. Greg’s two daughters, Zoe (below, right) and Carly, at the announcement of their father being inducted into the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame.

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“He taught me and shared with me many of his skills in sports and life,” said Gary. “He always said the difference

between first and second is often just believing in yourself and simply saying ‘I can do it’ and not letting any doubt enter your mind. As I have found out he knew this applied to all aspects of life.

I’m sad he could not be here to receive this award.

He deserves it.”

For Zoe Athans, and no doubt her older sister Carly, the lessons they learned from their dad will last longer than any single sporting award.

Still, Zoe said it’s nice to see her father honoured by the B.C. Sports Hall.

“I know when he was alive he always wanted to

ed to do if I set my mind to it. I always want to do my best and I always want to make my family proud because it’s a big name to live up to. I’m really excited about this. It’s a big honour for our family” In the end, the sports accomplishments were secondary to Greg and as his family remembers the man who was instrumental in shaping many lives—it is the person and the lessons that he left behind that are being remembered.

“We all miss him,” said George Jr. “We all miss his great sense of humour. He was kind of an iconoclast in the way he did everything his way and differently than everyone else. But if you ever asked him his crowning moment or his greatest achievement, he would always tell you that it was his two daughters.”

Greg Athans will be officially inducted into the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame in September of next year. kparnell@kelownacpanews.com

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WEST Kelowna Warriors forward Matt Anholt (left) checks Michael McNicholas of the Vernon Vipers in BCHL action Tuesday Kal Tire Place in Vernon.

Warriors battle Vees twice before Xmas It’s only December, but the West Kelowna Warriors regard this weekend’s BCHL homeand-home set with the Penticton Vees as a key point in the season.

The Okanagan rivals will face off Friday in Penticton, then again Saturday night at Royal LePage Place in West Kelowna.

The Vees (24-7-13) lead the Interior Division with 52 points, while the Warriors (18-12-12) share fourth spot with Merritt, 13 points back of

Penticton.

The Warriors have beaten the Vees just once in the last three regular seasons, and are 0-for-3 against Penticton this season.

“It’s huge,” Warriors forward Tyson Dallman said of the weekend series. “I think we need to win both of those games.”

West Kelowna is coming off a 3-1 loss to the Vernon Vipers Tuesday night at Kal Tire Place, ending the Warriors threegame winning streak.

The Vipers scored in

the second and third periods for a 2-0 lead, then added an empty netter in the final minute to put the game out of reach.

Jason Cotton ended Austin Smith’s shutout bid with 21 seconds on the power play with his 16th goal of the season to round out the scoring.

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SPORTS ▼ SWIMMING

AquaJets beat up on record book

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The Kelowna AquaJets had an all-out attack on the club record book last weekend, breaking a total 12 records at two swim meets in Beaverton, Oregon, and Kamloops. The team sent 31 swimmers to compete, four south of the border and 27 to Kamloops.

In Beaverton, the team was represented by Katie Dunlop, Cameron Feil, Julien Roberts and Josh Zakala. Swimmers competed at the Thunderbolt International meet with Canada, Northwestern US and Germany’s best 18 and under swimmers.

“The group did a fantastic job at dealing with their nerves and getting to the best swims in the preliminary sessions every morning,” explains Peter Wilkins, head coach of the AquaJets.

Notable performances

by Katie Dunlop in the 50 Breast in a new club record in the 50 Breast 34.33 (15-17 and Open) previously held by Kierra Smith. Dunlop also had best times in the 100 and 200 Breast making

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KELOWNA AquaJets (from left) Julien Roberts, Cameron Feil, Katie Dunlop and Josh Zakala competed at a swim meet last weekend in Oregon.

B finals in both events finishing 11th and 14th respectively; as well as breaking one more club record in the 100 IM 1:07.82 (15-17 and Open) previously held by Rosalie Filltrault. Josh Zakala had a few records of his own, shattering the 400 IM mark held by Roland Bauhart 4:33.00 in a time of 4:28.03 (1517 and Open) as well as shattering the 1500 Free by over 25 seconds

held by Connor VanderZalm 16:15.77 in a time of 15:50.62 (15-17 and Open). Zakala finished 8th in the IM, and 9th in 1500 which is currently the fastest time in that event for 15 year old boys in Canada. Teammate Julien Roberts lowered his own mark in the 200 Fly to a 2:11.28 and made a B final in the 50 Fly cracking a 27 for the first time and placing 16th. Roberts also made new Western

standards in the 50 Free and 50 Back.

A busier weekend was had in Kamloops with 27 swimmers taking to the annual event with almost 500 swimmers from BC and Alberta attending.

KAJ Coach Cody Hitchcock was pleased with the teams behaviour on the weekend. “It is rewarding to see the swimmers becoming more confident

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Highlighting the meet were Skye Kinnear making her first Western standards in both the 100 and 200 breast in best times

qualifying her for the Western Canadian Championships in New Westminster this February.

Also earning her first standard for the same competition was Kyra McNulty posting a blazing 50 Back time of 31.5, good

for club record in the 1314 and Open age categories, making her the fastest AquaJet in history in this event. Marc Toyata and Axana Merckx made their second standard for AAA Provincials, qualifying to attend in Kam-

loops at the end of January against BC’s best age group swimmers. Merckx made her cut in the 100 Back in a time of 1:13.20 while Toyata made his in the 100 Free with a 1:09.23. Tia Itterman made her first Thunder-

bolt International standard in the 800 (9:12.41), as well as a new Western Standard in the 200 Free (2:07.30).

The Jets had the following swimmers reach the podium - Gold - Erin Epp (50 Breast); Silver -

Axana Merckx (400 IM), Clarisse Obedkoff (200 IM), Tia Itterman (200 Free) and Skye Kinnear (100 Breast); Bronze - Tia Itterman (800 Free), Ella Rolleston (50 Breast), Molly Hill (200 Fly, 400 IM) and Kyra McNulty

(50 Back). Swimmers completing the weekend with 100% best times were: Jessica Bowman, Nicola Crichton, Axana Merckx, Julien Roberts, Kaelyn Willms, and Josh Zakala.

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CAPITAL NEWS

ENTERTAINMENT NEW YEAR’S

The Okanagan hightech community is planning a New Year’s KickOff party to start 2014.

The party takes place Friday, Jan. 10, 7 p.m. to midnight, at the Laurel Packinghouse, 1304 Ellis St. The packinghouse will be decked out with every classic video game you can think of from Pong to Packman, Dance Dance Revolution, Duck Hunt, Mario, Asteroids and many more.

There will also be themed cocktails, wine and non-alcoholic options, casino games, music, video games and a photobooth.

General admission is $35, $25 for members of Accelerate Okanagan.

Tickets must be purchased by 5 p.m., Jan 8, 2014, and all ticket holders must be 19 years of age or older.

For more informaton see accelerateokanagan. com.

FRENCH LESSONS

The Centre culturel francophone de l’Okanagan invites the public to sign up for upcoming French courses on 2014.

The courses range from learning how to make French pastries instructed by the owner of Sandrine French Pastry and Chocolate in Kelowna, to language learning classes taught by Mickael Costa and Annie-Marie Brun.

For more information, call 250-860-4074 or visit the centre, open from

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday, at 702 Bernard Ave. in downtown Kelowna.

UBC OKANAGAN

The Visual Arts Course Union and the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies at UBC Okanagan will host the 12th annual Art on the Line gala fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014.

This annual gala is one of the most widely popular visual arts events in our community.

There are only 100 tickets available at $175 each. A ticket admits two and entitles the holder to appetizers, live entertainment, and one juried work of art by local artists, UBC Visual Arts alumni, faculty and students.

Tickets are available at the Kelowna Art Gallery (cheque only) or through event coordinator Kylie Millar (kylietaryn@hotmail.com) The art selection includes drawings, paintings, prints, photographs, sculptures, and mixed media in a variety of styles to meet all tastes and interests.

Ticket-holders will select artworks based on the order of a random draw.

The process continues until all 100 tickets are drawn. There will be about 120 pieces of artwork to choose from, so every ticket-holder gets a choice of juried artwork.

Funds raised support the fourth-year visual arts students’ graduate exhibition and other events planned by the Visual Arts Course Union.

Art on the Line will also donate 10 per cent of proceeds to Inn From the Cold, a local charity organization that assists the homeless.

Doors open at 6 p.m. for viewing of artwork.

The draw will begin at 7:30 p.m. There will be live entertainment, door prizes, appetizers and refreshments served.

For more information see http://www.ubc. ca/okanagan/fccs/newsevents/ongoing/art-onthe-line.html.

NEW YEAR’S EVE

The Kelowna Canadian Italian Club will host its annual New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner & Dance on Tuesday, Dec. 31, at Parkinson Recreation Centre.

Dance music will be provided by Vince’s Orchestra while executive chef Brad Linton will be in charge of preparing dinner.

Tickets are $60/person, 16 and under $30/ person, available at Pharmasave, 105-437 Glenmore Rd.; Ferrar Italian Market, corner of Benvoulin and KLO; Mediterranean Market, 1570 Gordon Dr.; and Valoroso Foods, 1467 Sutherland Ave. Reserve a table at kcic@shaw.ca.

Acknowledgements:

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I would like to thank Alison Love and David McIlvride from Spatula Media + Communications for their amazing support and contributions to this book. Many thanks to Kirk Myltoft from Gecko Design & Advertising, our book designer, who dove in with great creative and many late nights.

Thank you to Mark Walker for your support, wisdom and encouragement.

Thanks to my brother Jonathan, who went without his precious camera this summer to allow me to photograph this book. My husband Mark, who’s never-ending support and tireless proofing deserves a medal.

Mom, thank you for sharing family recipes.

To my Dad, Opa and Grandpa - you are the inspiration behind this book. I am so very proud to be a farmer’s daughter.

non-members.

Weekend workshops such as The Magic of Watercolour or Knitting Metal Jewelry will also be offered with artist-instructors Wanda Lock, Brenda Dureault, Kathryn Newell, and Rawle James.

Each instructor will lead an intensive twoday workshop exploring a specific theme or medium.

The two-day workshops cost $90 for members and $105 for non-members, and include all required supplies.

A full listing and descriptions of available classes is available on the art gallery’s website www.kelownaartgallery. com Gift certificates for art classes are now available from the art gallery, and are a wonderful holiday gift-giving idea.

Those registering before Jan. 5, 2014, will receive a 10 per cent discount on fees.

The Kelowna Art Gallery is located at 1315 Water St. in the heart of the Cultural District in downtown Kelowna.

turn to Kelowna for a concert Jan. 18, 2014, 2 p.m., at the Kelowna Community Theatre Raffi is a singer, writer, producer, author, lecturer, and tireless advocate for children.

He is best known for his work as a children’s entertainer whose string of gold and platinum-selling recordings in North America includes his classic song, “Baby Beluga.”

Once called “the most popular children’s singer in the English-speaking world” (Washington Post) and “Canada’s all time children’s champion” (Toronto Star), Raffi is also a recipient of the Order of Canada and the United Nations’ Earth Achievement Award.

His commitment to honouring his young fans L changed society’s outlook on music made for children. “I’m delighted to be singing for children and their families again,” says Raffi.

In 2010, Raffi founded The Centre for Child Honouring on Salt Spring Island.

With the motto “Respecting Earth & Child,” the centre is at the heart of a global movement that views honouring children as the best way to create sustainable, peacemaking societies.

Recently, Raffi published a new book called “Lightweb Darkweb,” about the critical need to reform social media, especially for young users.

As well, he co-founded the Red Hood Project, a grassroots movement for consumer protection for children online.

Ticket prices for show are $27.50, $37.50, and $65, available online at www.ticketmaster.ca or by phone at 1-855-9855000, or in person at all Ticketmaster outlets.

Special Acknowledgement goes to: Robert Easson Linda Ford Jeannette Montgomery Martin Yuill Dona Sturmanis

IN THE LOOP CONCERT

A Latin Christmas Major Mambo Live will be presented at the Soul De Cuba Cafe on Dec. 21.

Major Mambo is Latin trio who perform Salsa, Latin Jazz and Christmas favourites.

The Soul De Cuba Cafe is located in downtown Kelowna at 1011180 Sunset Dr. Reservations are recommended; a $10 door charge.

ART CLASSES

The Kelowna Art Gallery is accepting registrations for our winter art classes and workshops.

Classes begin in January and run through early March.

Registration is now underway and the art gallery encourages local creative types to take advantage of these high-quality, intimate classes.

Classes range from painting in watercolour,

oil, and acrylics, to working with mixed media.

Local professional artists Rena Warren, Jim Elwood, Evelyne MacMillan, and Kendra Dixon join us as instructors for the winter classes.

Most classes run for six weeks, and cater to absolute beginners as well as those of intermediate skill level.

Beginner classes teach students the basic principles of their preferred medium, while also giving them the opportunity to discuss, explore, and express themselves through visual art.

More advanced students will build on their existing skills through creative exercises to enhance their abilities. Instruction by the Gallery’s art teachers is supportive, motivating, and inspiring.

The six-week-long series of day or evening classes costs $130 for members and $160 for

Also to: Tim Feeny and Darren Hull for the beautiful work on the cover photo/videos.

Rania Peters and Quails’ Gate Estate Winery for accommodating our photo shoot on their beautiful vineyard.

The amazing cover cast who travelled from around the valley to make the 7 am photo shoot.

Our friend Gio for all the lattes that kept us inspired.

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One of the best Elvis impersonators, Randy Elvis Friskie, will bring his tribute to Elvis back to Kelowna for one show on Sunday, Feb. 9, at the Kelowna Community Theatre.

Called the That’s The Way It Is Tour, Friskie will appear in 10 cities across B.C. and Alberta, accompanied by his band and special guest singer Cassandra Friskie.

The music will feature the Elvis Presley hits from the 1950s, ‘60s and ‘70s.

Tickets at OnTourTickets.com or call 1-855411-7500

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A Trust Fund has been established to help the Kania family with the recovery of Steven Kania.

▼ FOOD & WINE

Best book on local cuisine in Canada JENNIFER SCHELL

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AN OKANAGAN COOKBOOK

d by food and wine columnist Jennifer Schell, ‘The Butcher, The Baker, The Wine & Cheese An Okanagan Cookbook’ celebrates the Okanagan Valley’s best chefs, farmers, artisans emakers. As the cover shot depicts, An Okanagan Cookbook not only contains wonderful but stories of the cast of talented people behind the menu, their passions and how their ships have created a unique Okanagan cuisine. er 160 contributors, including a combination of our celebrated chef’s recipes and those from m, this book is a delicious read that introduces the reader to the people and traditions of the an Valley that is quickly establishing itself as a culinary destination.

kanagan Valley is the ultimate seasonal pantry producing top quality vegetables, fruits, , and wines. Jennifer provides tribute to many of the best farmers and winemakers her masterful insight of using successful recipes to showcase these superb ingredients nderful local wine pairing suggestions. Life in the Okanagan is truly delicious!” ss, Honorary President of The International Wine & Food Society, Judge for The Canadian Championships, Co-Founder The Chefs’ Table Society of BC.

Steve is the newspaper carrier that was struck by a car & hospitalized on Dec. 6 while delivering his newspaper route.

THE BUTCHER, THE BAKER, THE WINE & CHEESE MAKER - AN OKANAGAN COOKBOOK

The Butcher, The Baker, The Wine & Cheese Maker

Jennifer Schell is a food and wine writer, columnist, Editor of BC Food & Wine Trails Magazine and genetically, a farmer herself. She was born and raised on an apple orchard in East Kelowna and both sides of her family have been growers and farmers for as long as history shares.

I have just received now go on to compete some very exciting news! against winners in the My cookbook, The same category in other Butcher, The Baker, The countries for The Best in Wine and Cheese Mak- the World. The results will er—An Okanagan Cook- be announced on May Published the

by An Okanagan Cookbook20-21, 2014 at the annual book, won Interwww.anokanagancookbook.com ISBN 978-0-9917498-0-5 | $29.95 national Gourmand Gourmand World CookCookbook Award for Best book Awards event in BeiLocal Cuisine Book in Canada.

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owner of cookbook shop, I am delighted to promote this thoughtful book, encouraging to appreciate how the Okanagan is evolving into a full on food & wine destination.”

-jo McIntosh, proprietress of Barbara-Jo’s Books to Cooks.

er Schell has captured the passion and dedication of the local chefs, farmers, artisans and kers who together have made the Okanagan a culinary destination. The Butcher, The The Wine & Cheese Maker is a who’s who of the Okanagan culinary scene.” Claire Sear, gazine

ook offers readers a glimpse into the magic of the Okanagan and the amazing chefs, , winemakers and others that make the valley such a vibrant culinary scene. A must read BC food lover!” Eric Pateman, Edible Canada

Jennifer is a passionate supporter of BC’s vibrant farming and wine industry and has provided a creative lens on this magical landscape and its people. Her career path has allowed her to travel back to her native soil, acting as a passionate advocate for this thriving food and wine industry.

An active member of the community, Jennifer is also the Kelowna Co-ordinator for Soup Sisters/ Broth Brothers charity, a national organization that forms groups of volunteers each month to make soup for the Kelowna Women’s Shelter.

She is the founder of WOW (Women on Wine) a lively, wine paired lunch club comprised of the valley’s various women in the food and wine industry and is an Associate Member of the Okanagan Chefs Association.

Her love of the land, its local bounty and creative cooking inspire this celebration of chefs, growers and artisans.

Jennifer lives in Kelowna with her husband Mark and two crazy wiener dogs.

▼ LISTINGS

Blast from the past at Prospera

List from A24

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Prospera Place will again be host next year to a musical blast from the past.

Yes will perform at the Kelowna arena on Friday, March 21, 7:30 p.m.

The concert announcement comes on the heels of ZZ Top coming to Prospera for one show Thursday, March 20, 7:30 p.m. Tickets for that concert go on sale Dec. 13, 10 a.m. ($39, $59, $85) The iconic classic rock radio music band will be touring Canada in 2014 performing three of the group’s classic albums in their entirety—The Yes Album from 1971; Close To The Edge from ‘72; and Going For The One in ‘77.

Those three albums amassed sales of close to 50 million for Yes. The group was created in 1968 by Jon Anderson and Chris Squire and has gone through many transformations musically and with band members in the 40 years since.

Tickets for Yes go on sale Monday, Dec. 16, 10 a.m. Charge by phone 250-762-5050, go to www.selectyourtickets. com or visit the Prospera Place box office.

Ticket prices are $49.50, $79.50.

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The Okanagan Symphony Orchestra is bringing one of the most popular holiday classics “Messiah” to the stage this month.

“The magic of the

chorus working together with our guest artists and our symphony musicians will be a performance that will make the audience want to stand up and sing.

Knowing this, we’ve included a sing-along performance in Kelowna as a great way for everyone to join in together as we get into the holiday spirit,” said Rosemary Thomson, music director of the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra.

“The OSO Chorus has been rehearsing since August and their enthusiasm on stage will be motivation for our audience and have everyone leaving the theatre excited to spend the holidays with friends and family.”

Handel’s Messiah is renowned as one of the

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greatest and most popular works of all time.

A wonderful quartet of soloists including Stephanie Nakagawa, Lynne McMurtry, Jason Ragan and Gordon Bintner all with ties to the Okanagan will perform on stage and join the more than 50 individuals in the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra Chorus along with our professional orchestra musicians.

A collaboration as large as this will fill the stage with enthusiasm in the music. By turns contemplative and glorious, this is a well-loved tradition guaranteed to put you in the Christmas spirit.

Messiah will take the stage Dec. 20 in Kelowna and a Sing-Along per-

formance in Kelowna on Dec. 21 and Dec. 22 in Vernon.

Tickets for concerts can be purchased at the Kelowna Actors Studio by phone: 250-862-2867 or online via the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra website www.okanagansymphony.com.

The Okanagan Symphony Orchestra is the third largest professional Symphony Orchestra in British Columbia; entertaining residents of the Okanagan Valley and visitors from around the globe with symphonic music since 1960. To learn more about the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra visit their website at www.okanagansymphony.com.

Christmas Holiday Schedule Garbage and Recycling Collection Waste collection for the weeks of Dec 25-28 and Jan 1-4 will move one day later - i.e. Wednesday’s collection will move to Thursdays, Thursdays, collection will move to Friday. Friday’s collection will be Saturday.

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• Kirschner Road Recycling Depot, 1988 Kirschner Rd. (8 am - 6 pm. Closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1) Remember to put all wrapping paper (not foil), flattened boxes and cartons into your recycling cart for curbside pick-up or take to our nearest recycling depot.

For more info please go to our website at regionaldistrict.com/recycle

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Very sad news from culinary community FOOD & WINE TRAILS

Jennifer Schell Schell from A25

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jing during the Beijing Cookbook Fair, May 1921.

The Gourmand World Cookbook Awards are often compared by journalists as the “Oscars” of the cookbook world and I couldn’t be more thrilled to be included in this prestigious affair.

The cookbook is a celebration of our local Okanagan chefs, farmers, artisans and winemakers and shares not only recipes but also the stories of all of the passionate people behind the dishes.

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JORG HOFFMEISTER, one of the wonderful chefs featured in the cookbook, tragically passed away a few weeks ago. Jorg and his loving wife Annina, also a talented chef, operated Dolci Deli & Catering in Osoyoos. Jorg’s legacy will live on through his beautiful daughter Jennifer.

The book also explains the strong relationships and bonds formed between chef, farmer, artisan and winemaker and demonstrates the camaraderie and that comes from their delicious collaborations.

There is no doubt after reading the stories and seeing the faces of these people who lovingly create our food, why we have become a food and wine destination. I am thrilled that with this latest international recognition for the book, I am able to

share the faces and stories of our amazing community on a world scale.

Heartfelt thanks to all of those people who shared their time to participate in its creation.

I would like to also take a moment to announce the heart-breaking news that one of the wonderful chefs featured in the cookbook, Jorg Hoffmeister, tragically passed away a few weeks ago.

Jorg and his loving wife Annina, also a talented chef, operated Dolci Deli & Catering in Osoyoos

and are much loved members of the culinary community. Jorg’s legacy will live on through his beautiful daughter Jennifer and his wonderful humour and contagious smile will not be forgotten. Always ready with a joke, Jorg’s “You had me at bacon” T-shirt never failed to bring on chuckles. I am thrilled that his story will forever be shared and honoured through the pages of this cookbook that he loved. Rest in peace my dear friend.

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Holiday Closures

All services and programs provided from offices in the Regional District of Central Okanagan on KLO Road in Kelowna will be closed from Christmas Day Wednesday, December 25th through New Year’s Day Wednesday, January 1st.

During this time any emergencies involving Regional District water systems should be directed to 250-868-5299. Payments may be made online during the office closure at regionaldistrict.com.

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We look forward to serving you again at 8:00 am, Thursday, January 2nd, 2014.

Customers with normal curbside waste collection on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday will have a collection day change during the holiday period. Please visit regionaldistrict.com/recycle for details.

The Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan (EECO) in Mission Creek Regional Park will be closed Monday, December 23rd through Thursday, December 26th and Monday, December 30th through Wednesday, January 1st.

GIFTGIVING

I think the perfect gift for your daughter, wife, girlfriend, mom or even guy in your life is the chance to be photographed by an incredible photographer.

Debora Bartolomeo is a former fashion model and fashion photographer from Milan, Italy. Through her lens she creates the most beautiful imagery, capturing the beauty of her subjects in whatever style they like. Elegant and sophisticated, fun and whimsical, vintage style pin-up girl or even sexy, tasteful boudoir.

Also a former stylist, Debora can be hired to provide makeovers offering her impeccable taste to recreate your look and wardrobe for 2014. She also offers professional head shots and modelling portfolios (what teenage girl would love that.)

See more of her work on Facebook: https:// www.facebook.com/ pages/Debora-PhotographyFashion-Styling/1395223317388853 or email her at deborabartolomeo@gmail.com.

Happy Christmas all!

Please set your holiday tables with as much local food and wine as possible.

Jennifer Schell is editor of B.C. Wine Trails. jennschell@shaw.ca

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THREE SKIERS check out their options at Rosa Khutor Alpine Resort, one of the facilities that will house the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics.

▼ SOCHI

World watching as Russia hosts Olympics Chris Reynolds CONTRIBUTOR

Russia—The snow report. Ticket sales. Train times. Terrorist threats.

Construction problems.

Civil rights.

In this Olympic winter, there’s plenty to talk about here. But if your host is translator and guide Anna Trotsenko, those topics probably aren’t where the conversation is going to begin.

“We’re not Istanbul,” Trotsenko said earlier this year, leading me through the heart of the town of Sochi. “We are not St. Petersburg. We are not Moscow. ... We are just a small resort city that is not very old. ... A very special city.”

This demure introduction might not be what you’d expect for an Olympic destination handpicked by arm-wrestling, glider-flying, crossbow-brandishing Russian President Vladimir Putin, then bolstered with an estimated $50 billion in construction spending. But Sochi, host of the Games that will begin Feb. 7, isn’t your typical Winter Olympics city.

Greater Sochi (population: about 400,000) ex-

tends for more than 60 miles along the edge of the Black Sea. There are palm trees and beaches.

Moscow is about 1,000 miles north. Though the commanding Caucasus mountain range begins just inland, the coast is subtropical with average winter highs in the 50s and lows in the high 30s.

Boosters used to call it the “Caucasian Riviera.”

Until 2007, when it was selected to host the Olympics, Russians knew Sochi best as the summer spa city where Joseph Stalin vacationed in the 1930s and Putin vacations now.

Now, after years of labor by more than 60,000 workers (and a quadrupling of the original cost estimate), the south end of the city has sprouted half a dozen Olympic indoor sports venues, along with housing for athletes and VIPs. Thirty miles inland in the mountain zone known as Krasnaya Polyana, another cluster of venues and resorts will host outdoor sports.

To transform the 30-mile drive from coast to mountains into a 30-minute commute, Putin and company have built a new road and railway.

The Adler Rail Sta-

tion, which opened Oct. 28, will handle up to 15,000 people an hour as they move between the mountains, the coastal Olympic Park and the international airport that went up in 2010. Not long after the Olympics, Formula 1 racing is due to arrive. And in 2018, Sochi hosts the FIFA World Cup soccer tournament.

But what if this winter’s production goes poorly? The world could turn away.

After weeks of wrangling over press credentials, flight reservations and a visa application, I spent four days in Sochi last winter. In central Sochi, you’ll find Michael Archangel Cathedral, one of the few buildings in town from the 19th century. The 1950s Marine Passenger Terminal includes a towering spire and the Chaika restaurant, whose patio is a fine place for a fruit tart in mid-afternoon. If it’s chilly, your waitress will bring you a blanket.

Elsewhere in town, fishermen gathered under a seaside gazebo to cast for bottom-feeders.

Couples meandered on a bluff-top promenade near the crumbling Primor-

ski Hotel, which once must have been wonderful. There are art and history museums, a sprawling dendrarium (arboretum), a ‘50s train station, and restaurants specializing in sushi and khachapuri, or Georgian cheese pies.

In many respects, Sochi and Long Beach could be siblings _ and so they are, through a Sister Cities pact signed in 1990.

The city turns up on some Black Sea cruise itineraries and attracts as many as 4 million Russian travelers yearly, depending on who’s estimating. But since the rupture of the Soviet empire, many heat-seeking Russians have headed to Turkey and beyond.

After this winter, who knows? About 25 miles south of central Sochi stands Sochi Olympic Park, built in the once-lonely Adler area.

The checked blue pattern of the Iceberg Skating Palace is striking, as are the slanting lines of the Shayba Arena, the curvaceous Bolshoy Ice Dome (a hockey venue) and the split dome of Fisht Stadium, site of the opening and closing ceremonies.

The coastal Olympic Village, still populated

by construction workers during my stay, will hold about 3,000 people (half of the athlete contingent) in several dozen Mediterranean-style buildings.

International Olympic Committee officials will stay at the Radisson Blu Resort & Congress Centre, where I hope they get timely, tasty room-service meals, and the front desk keeps its taxi reservations and payments straight.

(Those things didn’t happen for me, but the hotel was just 3 months old when I was there.)

It’s easy to forget that about five miles southeast of all this Olympic infrastructure, Russia ends, Abkhazia begins and the region’s instability becomes clear.

Russia recognizes Abkhazia as an independent country that used to be part of Georgia. But Georgia and the U.S. still consider Abkhazia to be Georgian territory. Meanwhile, the U.S. State Department notes that terrorist bombings and hostage-takings “continue to occur in Russia, particularly in the North Caucasus region, which is less

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than 100 miles from Sochi.”

In a July 4 video, Islamist leader Doku Umarov, who has claimed responsibility for several fatal bombings in Russia, urged followers to use “maximum force” to prevent the Olympics, which he called “satanic Games to be held on the bones of our ancestors.” Russian and Olympic officials have said they are taking extensive anti-terrorism measures.

The coast-to-mountain route was far from complete during my stay, so a taxi driver and I spent 50 minutes in traffic on the old highway to reach muddy, crane-filled Krasnaya Polyana, the Laura cross-country ski complex (open since 2008) and the Rosa Khutor Alpine Resort (much of which opened in 2011 and 2012). In all there are five event venues at Krasnaya Polyana.

The valley floor is about 1,800 feet above sea level, and the peaks

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near 8,000 feet. World Snowboard Guide has singled out the area for “well-maintained pistes, quality apres-ski but also “overly high prices” and unreliable snow.

With historic snowfall data in short supply, organizers have set up an armada of snowmaking machines and stored an insulated reserve of snow from the year before _ as much as 500,000 cubic meters.

So the powder I saw in February 2013 may yet see skis in 2014.

In Rosa Khutor, I couldn’t help but think of a Potemkin village, the fabled, false-fronted Russian town that was built to impress strangers.

And it’s true; Rosa Khutor is an instant European village: several blocks of hotels and restaurants, complete with a clock tower, bridge over the River Mzymta, all in service of the gondola lift to the mountaintop. When I arrived, lamp posts and park benches were stacked on sidewalks, awaiting placement.

But it’s not a false village, just shiny and new.

“I don’t know what it was like five years ago, but it must have been so different,” said Noah Hoffman, 23, a cross-country skier from Colorado on the U.S. ski team. “My family wanted to come, and I told them, ‘Don’t.’ It’s just so expensive.”

Outside the Park Inn, I came across the Austrian Nordic combined team, which had come for World Cup competition, clowning with a soccer ball. Not far from there, the New Zealand team was checking in.

Sochi’s boosters “have got this vision for the future,” said Ben Sandford, 33, who was preparing for his third Olympics as an athlete on New Zealand’s skeleton team. “But who’s going to come here? It’s so expensive. ... They have to be able to grow this resort from inside the country.”

The village’s hotels, traditional on the outside, bold and modern on the inside, include the three-

star Tulip Inn (148 rooms; this month, $175 a night and up), a five-star Radisson Hotel (this month, $215 and up) and a fourstar Park Inn by Radisson (this month, $185 and up).

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I had a light dinner of mushroom soup _ frothy and wonderful, but for $18, there wasn’t enough of it.

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If you don’t already have a running start, your own Sochi Olympics bid will probably fall short.

Though ticket sales will continue indefinitely, CoSport, the Games’ authorized U.S. ticket seller, expects to stop peddling lodging-and-ticket packages in mid-December. Moreover, American visitors must apply for a Russian visa, which can take weeks to obtain. Russian visa info is available at www.lat.ms/18bppMi.

Advice from the State Department on Sochi travel: www.lat.ms/1eywKXM. Here’s a quick overview of lodging and Olympic tickets: Lodging: About 20,000 hotel rooms have been built in greater Sochi in recent years, doubling the local supply. But Olympic officials have reserved large numbers of rooms for official delegations and others, causing low supply.

Rooms at the Sochi coastal area’s three-star Zelenaya Roscha Hotel are fetching $395 a night

during the Games. In its advice to U.S. Olympic visitors, the U.S. State Department cites advertised room rates as high as $1,000 a night.

Instead of hunting for hotels separately, some American travelers book room-and-ticket packages through CoSport, ([877] 457-4647, www.cosport. com).

Tickets: Americans must use CoSport, which handled U.S. tickets for the 2012 London Games and many before that.

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Some Olympic events are priced as low as $41, but the costliest event, the opening ceremony, is priced from $248 to $1,828. (As of Nov. 26, $793 through $1,828 seats remained in CoSport’s supply.)

The CoSport website (www.cosport.com) showed no individual tickets left for snowboarding, bobsleigh and skeleton events. For alpine and freestyle skiing events, eight of 10 days were sold out.

Ample availability remained for biathlon, curling, ice hockey and ski jumping events as well as the Feb. 23 closing ceremony ($497 to $793).

CoSport “will close the public sale of ticket and accommodation packages in mid-December,” but event tickets will remain on sale, said Michael Kontos of Hill & Knowlton, CoSport’s public relations company.

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A single-sport package included tickets to three U.S. men’s preliminary hockey games and four nights at the four-star Pansionat Yuzhny-Hotel II in the Adler area at $9,564 per couple or $6,616 per person.

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Dealing with food addictions

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North America’s obesity epidemic spurred questions about why we keep over-eating in spite of the obvious negative effects.

Our waistlines keep growing, rates of serious illness such as diabetes and heart disease keep going up and yet we keep consuming.

We can point the finger at our consumer culture, our urban sprawl, sedentary lifestyles, or the big bad food industry selling us products that are high in tasty but fattening ingredients.

But if eating too much is truly a lifestyle choice, why don’t we just stop?

Research shows it is not a question of a simple choice or self discipline for many people.

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Paul Latimer ferent brain responses to food than non-addicts.

When given high sugar or high fat foods, dopamine increases in the brain in much the same way as a cocaine addict’s brain would respond to receiving the drug.

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter linked with reward and pleasure seek-

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Of course, if food addiction covers one in 20 people, and one in two are over weight, addiction is not the only problem we’re facing in the obesity epidemic.

Dealing with some of the societal culprits can likely go a long way toward changing our culture of over-indulgence.

However, knowing that an addiction is at play for many people, may lead us to finding solutions that are more sustainable and helpful than simply patting a struggling person on the back and telling them to “try

harder” or expecting them to be able to follow strict diet guidelines with little to no support.

As with any addiction, recovering from a food addiction is likely a complicated process that will involve good days and occasional relapses.

With time and more research, we may now be able to develop strategies to effectively treat the addiction and give patients a better shot at recovery.

Paul Latimer is a psychiatrist and president of Okanagan Clinical Trials.

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A new study out of Memorial University in Newfoundland found one in 20 of us experience actual food addiction.

Examining 652 adults, researchers determined whether addiction was present by having subjects answer questions on a Yale Food Addiction Scale.

If enough symptoms were present and their relationship to food proved to be causing significant distress or interfering with their ability to function, it was considered addiction.

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Verdict With a very low starting price and potentially good fuel economy the basic Mirage has a place for a buyer who wants a basic runabout that sips gas but if the trend away from small cars is any indication, that will be a small number. zack@drivewaybc.ca

The Lowdown Power: 1.2L 3-CYLINDER WITH 74HP Fill-up: 5.3L/4.4L/100KM (CITY/HIGHWAY) Sticker price: $12,498$15,398

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Readers: Pros, cons of higher posted speed Driveway readers have the final word on the posted speed limit poll, conducted in partnership with Insights West.

In that survey it was revealed that 37 per cent of those polled Increasing the believe a higher speed limits will only than 100 km/h limit should be posted on increase risk to all our major highways. road users.

The provincial government current Keith Morgan review of speed limits has already prompted much public discussion, much of which seemed to support the hiking of limits. With that in mind, we were surprised that the poll showed that 55 per cent believed speed limits should be left alone.

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For an increase in limits: Kmac: Excessive speed, texting and using a cell phone while driving, driver in attention and driving too fast for the road &/or weather conditions kills. The minimal increase in the speed limits you suggest make sense

efi1936: I think that the Coquihalla should be 130 km/h and the rural part of Highway 1 120 km/h. lyle: As stated in your column, it is only excessive speed that kills. However, if two drivers were driving side Here we are in by side at 100 km/h the 21st century there would be mass frustration and more driving at the same accidents. or lower speed limits CaryAnn: I think the than we did with majority of drivers cars in the 1950s driving today are totally conscious with bias ply tires on of their vehicle and two-lane highways. surroundings and New cars, tires, roads are very capable of handling the higher are engineered for speeds. much higher speeds.

DriveSmart: Maybe the new limit should A higher speed limit be displayed on new will require drivers to variable signs so that pay attention to their it can be adjusted driving. downward in darkness and poor driving 28speedster conditions.

28speedster: Here we are in the 21st century driving at the same or lower speed limits than we did with cars in the

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New cars, tires, roads are engineered for much higher speeds. A higher speed limit will require drivers to pay attention to their driving.

Mark: Being from Germany and having driven faster and safely on the Autobahn, I say it’s about time.

When I took my driver’s test, part of the test was on the Autobahn and you had to go 130km/h (weather and local speed limit permitting) NOT to Some drivers have get points against you.

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trouble driving safely at current posted speeds. Increasing the speed limits will only increase risk to all road users.

Comments against an increase: Dwsolber: Some drivers have trouble driving safely at current posted speeds.

Dwsolber Increasing the speed limits will only increase risk to all road users.

Dick: Do not increase speed, what the heck is the hurry? (99 out of 100 already go way faster than the posted speed. Make your ride safe and enjoy the scenery.

Leah99: Wildlife (and domestic pets), pedestrians, and vehicles driven by law-abiding people are put at risk by speeders as it is.

Donna: There are enough accidents at 110 without

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Snazzy: Speeds above 90 km/h greatly increase fuel consumption. In addition to lower speeds being safer for drivers, wildlife, it is also important that we consider the planet, and reduce our use of fossil Speeds above 90 fuels. km/h greatly increase Rosemary: In BC’s interior, there are fuel consumption. many hazardous In addition to lower roads and bad weather condispeeds being safer tions, but drivers for drivers, wildlife, in general ignore it is also important them. If you ‘up’ the that we consider the speed limit, they will ‘up’ the speeding... planet, and reduce Whatever happened our use of fossil to safe driving? Like fuels. reducing speed at night when visibility Snazzy is reduced?

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WISE BUYERS READ THE LEGAL COPY: Vehicle(s) may be shown with optional equipment. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offers. Offers only valid at participating dealers. Retail offers may be cancelled or changed at any time without notice. Dealer order or transfer may be required as inventory may vary by dealer. See your Ford Dealer for complete details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. For factory orders, a customer may either take advantage of eligible Ford retail customer promotional incentives/offers available at the time of vehicle factory order or time of vehicle delivery, but not both or combinations thereof. 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Purchase financing monthly payment is $215/$322 (the sum of twelve (12) monthly payments divided by 26 periods gives payee a bi-weekly payment of $99/$149 with a down payment of $0 or equivalent trade-in. Cost of borrowing is $618.78/$1,821.39 or APR of 0.99%/1.99% and total to be repaid is $18,067.78/$27,085.39. Offers include a Manufacturer Rebate of $0/$750 and freight and air tax of $1,665/$1,715 but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, dealer PDI (if applicable), registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebate deducted. Bi-Weekly payments are only available using a customer initiated PC (Internet Banking) or Phone Pay system through the customer’s own bank (if offered by that financial institution). The customer is required to sign a monthly payment contract with a first payment date one month from the contract date and to ensure that the total monthly payment occurs by the payment due date. Bi-weekly payments can be made by making payments equivalent to the sum of 12 monthly payments divided by 26 bi-weekly periods every two weeks commencing on the contract date. Dealer may sell for less. Offers vary by model and not all combinations will apply. *Purchase a new 2014 Focus S Sedan/2014 Escape S FWD with 2.5L engine for $17,449/$25,264 after Manufacturer Rebate of $0/$750 is deducted. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after total Manufacturer Rebate has been deducted. Offers include freight and air tax of $1,665/$1,715 but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, dealer PDI (if applicable), registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. 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The Make No Payments for 90 Days offer applies to retail customers who finance a new 2014 Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge or Ram vehicle (except 2014 Dodge Avenger CVP and Dodge Viper) or eligible 2013 Dodge Dart, Ram Heavy Duty or Fiat model at a special fixed rate on approved credit through Royal Bank of Canada, TD Auto Finance or Scotiabank between December 10, 2013 and anuary 2, 2014. Monthly payments will be deferred for 60 days and contracts will be extended accordingly. Interest charges will not accrue during the first 60 days of the contract. Customers will be responsible for any required down payment, licence, registration and insurance costs at time of contract. Some conditions apply. See your dealer for complete details. ¥Holiday Bonus Cash of p to $1,500 is available on most new 2013 Dodge Dart, Ram Heavy Duty trucks and FIAT models (excluding the FIAT 500 Pop and Ram Cab & Chassis) and on most new 2014 Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram and FIAT models, excluding the following: Chrysler 200 LX, Dodge Dart, Grand Caravan CVP, Journey CVP/SE, Avenger CVP, Viper, Jeep Compass Sport 4x2/4x4, Patriot Sport 4x2/4x4, herokee, Ram 1500 Reg Cab trucks, Ram Cab & Chassis, Ram Cargo Van, Ram ProMaster, FIAT 500 Pop, 500C, 500T and Abarth models. Bonus Cash will be deducted from the negotiated price after taxes. See your dealer for complete details. **Based on Chrysler Group internal fuel economy ratings. ≠Based on Automotive News classification and 2014 Ram 1500 3.6 L V6 4x2 and 8-speed ransmission. 11.4 L/100 km (25 MPG) City and 7.8 L/100 km (36 MPG) Highway. Based on 2014 EnerGuide fuel consumption guide ratings published by Natural Resources Canada. Government of Canada test methods used. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on powertrain, driving habits and other factors. Ask your dealer for complete EnerGuide information. =Based on longevity f entire Ram large pickup segment compared to all competitive large pickups on the road since 1988. Longevity based on R. L. Polk Canada, Inc. Canadian Vehicles in Operation data as of November 1, 2013 for model years 1988-2013 for all large pickups sold and available in Canada over the last 25 years. TMThe SiriusXM logo is a registered trademark of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Inc.

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Car or motorcycle: Goodies for Christmas Looking for the perfect gift for the car lover in your life? I am too.

In the search for some cool swag, here are a few places you can stop by or check out online for some unique pieces of automotive goodness.

Blipshift.com ($15.00 + shipping) Direct from the website, it says, “Blipshift brings you high quality, limited edition auto-enthusiast focused shirts for just $15. Each shirt is available for only a few days before it is towed off to the crusher, never to be printed again.”

If you want to torture yourself and see some amazing designs from weeks past, you can do so by scrolling through the different pages.

Sometimes, there are extras in specific designs so might just be in luck. blipshift.com Carry all for the motorcycle: Ogio Rig 9800 Rolling Luggage Bag $250 (approx.)

For anyone carrying motorcycle gear frequently, this is a fabulous bag. I recently purchased one and I love it. It fit both my motocross gear (big, chunky boots), pants, shirt, elbow and knee pads and my one-piece leather racing suit, track boots, gloves AND a helmet.

Yes, there’s a specific area to put your helmet. I checked it in at the airport and there were no issues.

It’s heavy duty, and has handles at very convenient sports. The kicker? It can stand upright by itself.

It’s pricey but worth the investment. ogio.com Wilkinson Automobilia (Various prices) Need a book, DVD, poster or die cast model? Chances are Wilkinson Automobilia will have it. With unique items in store every day, it really is a place where any car lover could spend most of their paycheques.

Should you not live in the Lower Mainland, fear not, they have an online store,

‘‘Being a safer driver or motorcycle rider is beneficial for everyone. And how to get there doesn’t have to be boring.’’

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which is eautomobilia.com There are items there that appeal to both four and two-wheel enthusiasts.

Spa for your car (Various prices) It’s a good feeling when you’re feeling clean. And we all know that winter is not a season that promotes spotlessness. With salt on the roads, grime hanging around, and foreign objects getting stuck to your vehicle, you’d wonder how a bath can even help. Well, it does. Washing it cleans off the salt that covers the roads and can help prevent corrosion. And on the inside, think of what your boots bring in. A trip to the spa prevents stains from totally setting in and can leave your car smelling good, too. Whether getting just a quick treatment or the full shebang, your ride will thank you for it.

Build a Racecar ($24.99) Building a racecar can be done in 158 pieces thanks to Lego. If you’re young, or young at heart, surely you’ll have a good time assembling this “toy!” Plus, it looks cool. shop.lego.com Steering in the right direction (From approx. $240.00) Want to spice up your ride? Perhaps add a sporty element? Sparco makes steering wheels for both street and race cars. Then again, it’s kind of a onestop shop. They also sell race attire, seats, shoes and

more. If nothing else, they make some very comfortable hats! sparcousa.com Safety first (Name your price!)

The gift of practicality is priceless. How about an emergency car kit? You could even pack it yourself by using these guidelines at getprepared.gc.ca. Or you can get one already prepared at various stores like Canadian Tire or your local automotive retailer.

The Gift of Knowledge (Various) Being a safer driver or motorcycle rider is beneficial for everyone. And how to

get there doesn’t have to be boring. In fact, it’s a lot of fun. The Advanced Rider Training (ART) course through the West Coast Superbike School is one way (westcoastsuperbikeschool.com) to learn a lot and have a good time. Or, if you want to do it behind the wheel of a car, check out Morrisport Advanced Driving (morrisport.com) Whether it’s your first time or not, there are new skills to be picked up each time the tires roll onto the track. alexandra.straub@drivewaybc.ca

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The Hyundai names, logos, product names, feature names, images and slogans are trademarks owned by Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. ʕPrice of models shown: 2013 Elantra Limited/Accent 5 Door GLS 6-Speed Manual/Sonata Limited/Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Limited AWD are $24,849/$19,249/$30,649/$40,259. Prices include Delivery and Destination charges of $1,550/$1,550/$1,650/$1,760. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. Delivery and Destination charge includes freight, P.D.E., dealer admin fees and a full tank of gas. †Finance offers available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services. Financing example: 2013 Elantra L 6-Speed Manual for $14,999 (includes $2,500 in price adjustments) at 0% per annum equals $145 bi-weekly for 48 months for a total obligation of $14,999. $0 down payment required (without 12 month payment deferral). Cash price is $14,999. Cost of Borrowing is $0. Example price includes Delivery and Destination of $1,550. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. Delivery and Destination charge includes freight, P.D.E., dealer admin fees and a full tank of gas. ΩPrice adjustments are calculated against the vehicle’s starting price. Price adjustments of up to $2,500/$2,500/$750/$750/$3,000 available on 2013 Elantra L 6-Speed Manual/Sonata SE Auto/Accent 5 Door L 6-Speed Manual/Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Limited AWD/ Genesis 5.0L GDI R-Spec. Price adjustments applied before taxes. Offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other available offers. Offer is non-transferable and cannot be assigned. No vehicle trade-in required. ʈ0 payments (payment deferral) for up to 12 months is available on all remaining new in-stock 2013 Hyundai models. Payment deferral offer applies only to purchase finance offers on approved credit. Payments for purchase finance offers are paid in arrears. If 12-month payment deferral is selected, the original term of the contract will be extended by 11 months for monthly finance contracts. Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. will pay the interest of the deferral for the first 11 months of the monthly finance contract. After this period, interest will start to accrue and the purchaser will pay the principal and interest monthly over the remaining term of the contract. A minimum down payment in the amount of 10% of the purchase price is required. †ΩʈʕOffers available for a limited time, and subject to change or cancellation without notice. See dealer for complete details. Dealer may sell for less. Inventory is limited. ††Hyundai’s Comprehensive Limited Warranty coverage covers most vehicle components against defects in workmanship under normal use and maintenance conditions.

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departure warning, rear cross traffic alert, and side blind zone alert are some of the latest technologies that have gone into this vehicle.

Power: The 3.6 Litre V6 engine puts out 288 horsepower @ 6,300 rpm with 270 ft pounds of torque. The transmission is a 6-speed automatic that can be shifted into manual mode.

Pump frequency: 13.3/ 8.8 L/100 km (City/ Highway) Warranty support: Basic 3 year/ 60,000 km Power-train 5 year/ 160,000 km Roadside assistance 5 year/ 160,000 km At first, I was a little sceptical about this vehicle but after the first few kilometres, I changed my mind and found it to be a very comfortable and a fun to drive vehicle. Although there is lots of room inside it does not give the impression of a big SUV, and it manoeuvres quite well. With the latest technologies added, I found it easy to use and very useful. Shoulder checks are something I do by habit, but with the side blind zone alert feature it is like having someone else take a second look, which is comforting.

Sticker price: $57,695.

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2014 GMC Acadia Denali.

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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.

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The steering wheel is leather wrapped with mahogany wood grain trim and a tilt and telescopic steering column. The centre of the dash holds the colour touch Radio/Navigation screen with IntelliLink. A 165 mm (6.5”) colour touch screen display, AM/FM stereo with CD player, auxiliary audio input jack, Bluetooth streaming audio, hands free calling, and a rear seat entertainment system.

If you’re excited about cup holders then hold on to yourself, this vehicle has twelve. I know because I had to clean each one.

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Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 email: fish@blackpress.ca

Required for Berg Lehmann Chartered Accountants in Nelson, BC SENIOR ACCOUNTANT: focusing on audits, review & compilation engagements, with some personal tax work.

FILE PREPARER: for compilation and personal tax return preparation.

Please visit: www.BergLehmann.ca for details & to submit your resume for consideration.

Business Opportunities INVESTMENT PARTNER req for Hydrovac Earth Excavation Business. Min. investment with good returns. 250-317-1663 or e: craneline.mike@gmail.com

CENTURY PLAZA HOTEL Best Rates. 1.800.663.1818

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EXPERIENCED CLASS 1 Drivers, F/T, P/T needed for California & Arizona produce hauling, excellent pay and benefits+ safety bonus and home time. Call Jerry or Brian 1-877-539-1750.

Required immediately experienced Class 1 US drivers only.

Must have US experience. We supply assigned trucks, company phones, US Medical, all picks and drops paid. Please fax resume with current clean abstract to 250-546-0600. No phone calls please.

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AJAY Boparei Enterprises Ltd. Kelowna, BC. Seasonal Orchard Work. Thinning, pruning, & picking. Start On July 1.

40hrs/wk. $10.25/hr Call 250712-2247 GENERAL VINEYARD LABOURERS Gray Monk Cellars Ltd., located at 1055 Camp Road, Okanagan Centre, BC, is seeking 3 temporary vineyard labourers, in Lake Country and Okanagan Valley, to start work February 24, 2014, for approximately 8 months.

Candidates must be willing to work outdoors and in all seasonal conditions. On the job training is provided, duties include tying, pruning, picking, processing, grounds and vineyard maintenance. Starting wage $10.25/hour, approx 40-50 hours per week. Please fax resume to 250-766-3390 or email employment@graymonk.com. We thank all applicants in advance, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

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SAXBY, DONALD WAYNE Passed away on December 15, 2013 in Kelowna General Hospital at the age of 55. Fondly remembered by all, he is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn; two sons, Richard and James; sister, Linda (Dean); mother, Jean and two nieces, Deanna and Amy. The family wishes to express their thanks to Dr. Stephane Mostowy, Corine Gable and the girls at the hemodialysis unit of KGH for all the fantastic care over the last few years. Also a warm thanks to all his co-workers at Okanagan Tree Fruits, where he worked for 31 years, for all their support and love they have shown for Wayne during this difficult time. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday December 21, 2013 between 2:30 and 4:30 pm at the Hall of the Sunrise Village Complex, located at 1255 Raymer Avenue. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the BC Kidney Foundation. Cremation arrangements in care of Everden Rust Funeral Services, (250) 860-6440.

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HANS Orchards is looking for Farm workers for:pruning, thinning & picking. March-October $10.33/hour 40hours/week Call (250)808-9270 JD Farms needs workers, $10.25/hr. 40hrs/wk, full season. Speak English or Punjabi.

250-488-1733, 250-764-9078 VINEYARD LABOURERS Intrigue Wines Ltd., located at 2291 Goldie Road, Lake Country, BC, is seeking seasonal vineyard labourers, in Lake Country, to start work February 24, 2014 for approx.

8 months. Candidates must be willing to work outdoors and in all seasonal conditions. On the job training is provided, duties include grounds and vineyard maintenance, operation of farm and vineyard equipment.

Starting wage $10.25/hour, approx 40-50 hours per week.

Please fax resume to 250-7662834 or email employment@intriguewines.ca.

Phone number 1-877-4743754. We thank all applicants in advance, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Help Wanted ACCOUNTING MANAGER OK Builders Supplies Ltd., a Kelowna based Retail/ Manufacturing Firm with branches from Penticton to Kamloops is seeking a 3rd or 4th year student enrolled in a professional accounting program or a professionally designated accountant. The individual will work with the company’s present controller until his planned retirement in 2014 at which time the successful individual will have the opportunity to be promoted to the controllership position. An in-depth knowledge of computer systems using custom software as well as knowledge of management of in-house accounts receivable would be benificial.

Please send resume in confidence to okbuilders@shawcable.com

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

Competition Exteriors is Hiring Experienced Siding Installer for Hardie Plank & Vinyl Siding.

Must be Fully Equipped. Reference will be required. Call Tim 250-3093981 Experienced parts person required immediately for James Western Star in Williams Lake.

Full time, competitive wages, benefits and signing bonus.

Fax resume to 250-398-6367 or email: nwejr@jamesws.com GENERAL FARM LABOUR req in Winfield & Oyama. No exp nec but must be able to learn quickly. Duties incl, but are not restricted to pruning, handling compost & soil, planting thinning & harvesting fruit.

The jobs are physically demanding & req working in all weather conditions. Employment from March 1 - Oct 31, 2014. $10.33/hr. 10hrs/day, 6 days/wk. Reply to to Sedona Holdings Ltd 1790 High Rd, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 7C1

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Call 24Hr. Free Recorded Message 1-888-213-2854 Orchard Workers, 2311 Davidson Rd. Kelowna, thinning, picking, pruning. $10.33/hr. or piece rate up to 60hrs/wk, 6 days/wk. Mar. 15 - Oct. 31.

Apply by fax, 250-765-3002 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.

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Applicant must have basic mechanical knowledge and be able to deal with operating machinery. No experience necessary as we will train.

Mostly grave yard shifts. Hourly salary plus benefits.

30-35 hours per week plus O.T.

• Attractive Compensation Package • Flexible Hours • Innovative Support Team to Ensure Your Success • Opportunity for Growth within an Expanding Company • Vibrant Professional Atmosphere

Interested applicants may drop off resumes to: Kelowna Capital News c/o Glenn Beaudry 2495 Enterprise Way Kelowna, BC V1X 7K2 or gbeaudry@kelownacapnews.com

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(Part-time temporary, up to 1 year) 2 vacancies Help put us in the clear!

Wanted: Experienced Dispatcher for local Transport Company. We require an experienced transport dispatcher immediately.

MUST HAVE TRUCK MATE EXPERIENCE Must have own transportation and be reliable. Wages based on experience. Must be able to work in a fast paced environment and have excellent communication skills.

ONLY THOSE INDIVIDUALS WITH TRUCKMATE AND DISPATCH EXPERIENCE WILL BE CONSIDERED. Applications will only be accepted by fax or e-mail no walk ins please. Please fax resume to 250-546-0600, or by e-mail to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com No phone calls please.

A Security Clearance Specialist conducts comprehensive investigations, analyzes the information gathered and identifies risks or suitability for working at the Kelowna Detachment. The successful incumbents will conduct security clearance checks and provide recommendations to the appropriate parties.

Tolko Industries Ltd. is a forest products company with markeƟng, resource management and manufacturing operaƟons throughout Western Canada. A career with Tolko means working in an environment that encourages personal and professional development. We oīer a workplace where everyone plays an essenƟal role in the success of our Company and where individual eīorts are acknowledged.

Qualifications include: • Graduated from a recognized Canadian police training institution • Relevant experience • Communication Excellence • Computer Literacy • Service Excellence • Teamwork • Problem-solving • BC Drivers License – Class 5 • Enhanced RCMP Security Clearance or the ability to obtain one.

We are acƟvely recruiƟng for the following roles based in our Lumby, BC oĸce. Please visit our website for more info and addiƟonal details on each role at www.tolko.com.

AP Sandher Holding Ltd. is looking for Farm Workers, for pruning, thinning, cherry & apple picking, $10.25/hr. Piece work up to 40hrs, 6 days/ week. Avail Feb 25th. Email: sandher72@hotmail.com or (250)765-3884

This is a CUPE bargaining unit position and offers an hourly rate of $28.65 to $33.05 per hour, along with a competitive benefits package.

Applicants not contacted within three weeks of the competition closing date are thanked for their interest. kelowna.ca/careers

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Interior Heavy Equipment Operator School

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FORESTRY SUPERINTENDENT (24 month Term)

Under the direcƟon of the Woodlands Manger – Forestry, the Forestry Superintendent directly supervises up to Įve OperaƟons Foresters for all acƟviƟes relaƟng to cuƫng permit development, which includes block and road layout, harvesƟng chance management, Ɵmber appraisal management, forest health management, implementaƟon and reporƟng of ISO/CSA cerƟĮcaƟon requirements, signing and sealing of site plans, road permits, and appraisal submissions.

HARVESTING SUPERVISOR (up to 24 month Term)

The HarvesƟng Supervisor is responsible for the compliance, management and maintenance of harvesƟng, hauling and service contracts of the operaƟons as well as managing contractor performance to ensure the proper volume, size, mix, species and margin are delivered to the manufacturing faciliƟes.

OPERATIONS FORESTER (24 month Term)

The OperaƟons Forester is responsible for all acƟviƟes relaƟng to cuƫng permit development within an assigned area, which includes block and road layout, harvesƟng chance management, Ɵmber appraisal management, forest health management, implementaƟon of ISO/CSA cerƟĮcaƟon requirements, signing and sealing of site plans, road permits, and appraisal submissions, and the coordinaƟon of work plans for forest technicians, summer students and consultants.

FOREST TECHNICIANS

Forest Technicians are responsible for assisƟng in the eīecƟve delivery of Regional Ɵmber development goals.

Working under the direcƟon of a Timber Development Forester, as part of USW Local I-423, the incumbent will conduct forest development acƟviƟes (Road/Cut block Layout, Timber Cruising, Site Plans, Cuƫng Permits) in a safe, Ɵmely, cost eīecƟve, and professional manner.

Tolko oīers an uncompromising focus on safety performance, compeƟƟve compensaƟon packages, sustainable business pracƟces, a progressive environment and we are an industry leader in world markets.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Cleaning Services

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

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Business address: 5445 Lakeshore Road, Kelowna, BC, V1W 4S5 by January 3, 2014 Phone:(250)-764-8866

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Help Wanted

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Planting, pruning, harvesting and general vineyard work Seasonal March 14–Nov.14, 2014, required for vineyards located in Osoyoos & Kelowna. Rate - $10.25/hr up to 60 hrs per week and 6 days per week. Previous vineyard or farming work an asset.

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

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

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

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

Work as much or as little as you want.

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

Regional Editor Black Press, Kootenay Region, is seeking a Regional Editor. This position will be responsible for a number of newsrooms and publications across different Kootenay communities. This position will also help manage a growing magazine division. We are looking for someone with extensive newsroom experience, both as a reporter and an editor, to lead a team of reporters.

Based in the beautiful Kootenay region, this person will oversee a number of newsrooms and publications, and will also work with senior managers in the region to help set the vision for the continued growth and success of our print and online publications.

The successful candidate will also have a proven track record in the digital space, both from managing and growing content websites to expanding our social media branding. A keen understanding of all social media platforms is required. Great layout and creative design skills are also key to this position so a proven background in all types of layout is mandatory. This position will also require travel between different Kootenay communities so a reliable vehicle and clean driver’s license is required. This is a senior editorial position that offers a good compensation package, benefits and the opportunity to live in one of Canada’s most beautiful places.

To apply for this position please send your resume, cover letter, examples of your work and your references to Chuck Bennett, Group Publisher, Kootenay Region at chuckbennett@blackpress.ca . Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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Carpentry/ Woodwork RETIRED Carpenter. Decks, fences,windows,doors,siding, painting&drywall 250-870-8851

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Electrical

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ALAN Dignam Electric. Resid/ Comm., Service Calls, Reno’s, Upgrades. Lic’d, Bonded & Insured. Alan: 250-808-6595 PILATO ELECTRIC. Call Tom Pilato 250-878-1811.

Kitchen & Bathroom Renovations. GEMINI BATHS: 250862-6991

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Machining & Metal Work

CROIX-ROUGE CANADIENNE

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 While we appreciate all responses, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Please note that relocation funding is not available for this position.

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Misc Services Moving & Storage AAA Best Rates Moving $59+.

FLAT Rates long dist. Weekly trips BC/AB. 250-861-3400 U1ST - MOVING 2 ton. Prices starting at $65/hr. Call 250859-8362.

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Free Estimates. Call Joe Anytime at: 250-470-8194

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Roofing & Skylights GERMAN MASTER ROOFER. Free estimate. BBB Member Call Steffen, 250-863-8224 OK Roofing All repairs, maint., & re-roofs. Warranty on all work. Free Est., 878-1172 RYDER Roofing Ltd. ‘From a hole in your roof to a whole new roof.’ Call: 250-765-3191

Rubbish Removal 2 Girls One Truck Rubbish Removal. Truck load $40 - $60 + dump fees. 250-878-5210

Snowclearing Senior for Seniors. Small plow for your driveway. Art (250)765-0286 or 250- 718-4340

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Good bloodlines, $1200 OBO. Perfect christmas gift. Call (250)-300-3824, 250-300-3423 WOLF Hybrid Cubs. Reserve now.

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20 Glass Bottles w/lids, perfect for juice. $5. (250)762-5217

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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PURCHASING old Canadian & American coin collections & accumulations. 250-548-3670

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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

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5 Display meter. A Steal at $330 !! (250)-769-0194

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Quality Used Home Furnishings 50% OFF select items.

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XMAS COMPANY COMING BRAND NEW QUEEN SET $200.

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Call 250-763-7114 today! ($3.00 per Big White issue)

Heavy Duty Machinery

Dry Applewood, P/U load $150, Full Cord Split - $300, Not Split - $225, Green - $185.

Serge: 250-215-9273

ForkLifts for Sale. Various brands and sizes.18 to choose from. Call (250)-861-9171, or (250)-762-4883

DRY Firewood. Delivered. Full size pick up. $120/load. Dave (778)-480-1173, 250-878-5710

Massey Ferguson 50 E Loader. Call for info. (250)-8619171, or (250)-762-4883

Antiques / Vintage

Antiques / Vintage

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 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.

Misc. Wanted

Peter Blundell AA SORT OUT YOUR TREASURES!

Independent Art And Antiques Appraiser & Consultant.

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To place an ad...call the Kelowna Capital News

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Green Acres Organic Orchards

CHRISTMAS TREES.

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

Call

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

“Local Produce at Your Doorstep”

Garage Sales

Garage Sales

When you really need to know “The True Value”

Firearms

Fresh From the Fields

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

APPRAISALS

TECHNICS Keyboard. SXKN501 with stand. $345. 250769-4145

RECORDS Wanted, Pandosy Books #138-1889 Springfield Rd. nr. Bulk Foods, 861-4995

GARAGE SALE

By Appointment Only!

TV, desk, chair, microwave, filing cabinets, & much MORE!! Joe (250)862-6752.

Classifieds Get Results!

By shopping local you support local people.

100% Apple Juice 5litre boxes - $15.00/each (Certified Organic) 3260 Mathews Rd.

Kelowna, BC. (250)864-9250

green-acres@shaw.ca

Still available at: Gala & Ambrosia Hazeldell Orchards Apples Apple & Apple/Pear Juice 1980 Byrns Road 250-862-4997 Closed Dec. 24-26 for Christmas Last Day Dec. 31

NEW HOURS: Monday-Saturday 10:00 am - 5:30 pm • Sunday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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CARPENTRY

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

RETIRED CARPENTER

GEMINI BATHS

250-862-6991

www.kelownabathrooms.com

REFACE DON’T REPLACE 1/2 the cost of replacing Corian & Granite Designs.

The Green Alternative.

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PILATO ELECTRIC Service Calls.

Repairs, Maintenance & Construction. 21 yrs Exp.

Tom Pilato 250-878-1811

Fully licensed, Bonded & Insured. Cont# 88329 AVAIL TO WORK ANYWHERE IN BC.

TEAM GERMAN MASTER ROOFER ROOFS OF ALL KINDS • • • • •

Free estimate, BBB Member Over 30 years experience WCB and Liability coverage VISA and Mastercard accepted Final roof inspector available

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

TRUCKING

WELDING

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METAL FABRICATION LTD.

• Fences • Gates • Railings • Rollcages • Ornamental Iron Work • Aluminium • Stainless & Steel.

Tube Bending Specialists. www.getbentmetalfab.ca

250-863-4418

250.979.8948

RYDER ROOFING LTD. Free estimates, senior discounts,

Interior/Exterior Drywall Repairs Windows/Doors/Trim John: 558-9759 or John_keyway@shaw.ca

member of B.B.B. Fully insured, WCB coverage. All types of shingle roofing & torch on roofing systems.

‘From a hole in your roof to a whole new roof.’

250-765-3191

Joe’s Moving Service

RUBBISH REMOVAL Truck load of junk or yard waste loaded and hauled to the dump, ranging from $40-$60 per load + dump fees.

250.863.8224

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Framing & Foundations Quality workmanship at reasonable rates.

Free estimates

FEATURE

2 GIRLS ONE TRUCK

250-878-5210

FRAMING

ROOFING

Ceiling and trim extra

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

Quality workmanship at reasonable rates.

14.95 lin ft LAMINATE TOPS ....... starting at $14.95 LF NATURAL STONE ......starting at $59.00 SF 1 color Formica Calacatta Marble .........

3 rooms for $299 (2 coats any colour)

Joe’s Moving Service “The Professionals”

Framing & Foundations

48” VANITY DEPTH COUNTERTOP BLOWOUT $

PAINTING/DECORATING

MOVING/STORAGE

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ELECTRIC

COUNTERTOPS

“The Professionals”

WINTER SERVICE

• Local/long distance • Storage Available • No job too small • Free Estimates

SAME DAY SERVICE FULLY INSURED FREE ESTIMATES

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

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

Call Joe Anytime 250-470-8194

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Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Rentals

Rentals

Sporting Goods

Mobile Homes & Parks ✰

Commercial/ Industrial

Homes for Rent

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 Quality Firearms Buy & Sell.

Weber & Markin Gunsmiths The Best Little Gunshop Around 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575 Tue-Sat 10-6 facebook.com/WeberMarkin

Real Estate

CERTIFIED FACTORY OUTLET.

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

250-769-6614 www.accenthomes.ca

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent

Houses For Sale

2Bdrm 1.5 bath insuite laundry across from OK college $975 NS. NP. Recent reno’s (250)808-4022

Say “OK Big Three”

THE CONSERVATORY

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

Upscale Condos Conveniently Located.

Units ranging from 1bd & 1bath to 2bd, 2.5bath + den.

(778)484-5847

info@kelownaconservatory.com

classified@kelownacapnews.com

Lots

By Owner 1 acre Okanagan Lake View Lot off Tronson Rd, serviced, secure w/private lake access. Offers. 250-275-1626

Mobile Homes & Parks ********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

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 CENTRE of Kelowna. New affordable lux 1&2bd, 5appls, ug prking, NS/NP. 250-763-6600. www.rentcentrepoint.com

Fight Back.

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.

THE CITY OF KELOWNA has the following house available for rent: Centrally located charmer, on cul-de-sac 2 bdrms, 1 bath, $1100/mo Applications can be obtained online at www.kelowna.ca under Rental Properties or between 8 am to 4 pm on the 4th Floor at City Hall 1435 Water St. Kelowna Real Estate & Building Services.

ABSOLUTELY NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. Applications can also be faxed to 250-862-3349 or dropped off at City Hall by the deadline of 4:00pm on Wednesday, January 15, 2014

For Sale By Owner

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.

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

Transportation

Transportation

Suites, Lower

Auto Financing

Cars - Domestic

TALL senior lady seeking a gentleman of all seasons with integrity & a sense of humor.

Enjoys dancing. Reply to PO Box 1311.Peachland. V0H1X0

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.

Suites, Upper 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. autocredit 911

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.

Transportation

Auto Accessories/Parts 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

Say “OK Big Three”

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

Suites, Lower 1BD. Jan 1. View. 2prking spaces. On sight Storage. NP. $675. 250-808-5094 2BD suite in Westbank, beautiful view, quiet area, appls, utils incl. Only $1000/mo. Responsible people pref. 250768-5998

Rentals

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Auto Financing

Cars - Domestic 2005 Cadillac SRX-V. All wheel drive wagon.

V8 Auto, ultra view sunroof, heated leather, full loaded.

New brakes, tires (real dub wheels & factory wheels w/ snow tire ), bearings.

Only 101kms! $58,000 replacement cost, only $14,500 Firm!!! No GST! 250-551-3336 Nelson, BC

AUTOMOTIVE SPECIAL Limited time offer!!

Buy 2 weeks, get 30% off the 2nd week

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BRIGHT, 1bd furn’d suite, 5appls, priv ent & deck, utils incl. $850. 250-767-6170

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For Sale By Owner

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RANCHER IN BLACK MTN.

10 min. to Airport, UBCO & Orchard Park Mall.

2,400 sqft. Walkout Rancher, 4 bdrms, 2bath, 2 fireplaces, N/G, Fortis, City/Irrg. water, on sewer.

Acreage suitable for: vineyard, winery, orchard, agri-tourism, hobby farm.

Open House: Thurs-Sun, 1pm-4pm Phone: 250-765-2740 Cell: 250-861-0564

FOR SALE BY OWNER SPECIAL Save on Real Estate Fees!

2.5 storey walk out.

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Asking 579,000 Call 250-878-7920

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Trucks & Vans 2001 Chev 1500 Ext Cab 4x4 auto, LB, 195K, $4500. obo (250)307-0002

2004 Ford F150 Supercrew Lariet 4x4, load’d/235k, 5.4/V8 auto.$8900. D31006. 250-864-5414

2006 GMC Sierra SLT, 1500 crew cab 4x4, leather, power sunroof, 216k, 6mo warrenty.

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Towing

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AAA Service 24/7, Cash For Cars.

Call Paul Haul (250)808-9593

(Reg. price $196.25)

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Cars - Domestic

Scrap Car Removal

AAA SCRAP REMOVAL. WE WILL BEAT ALL COMPETITORS PRICING, 250-801-4199

www.kelownaauctionworld.com Gates open @ 9am

most units sold unreserved

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Discount for foodbank donations so we can help out the foodbank this holiday season!

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

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Bridges at Glenview Pond

1358 Glenview Avenue 250-763-7209 PRESENTATION CENTRE OPEN 12-5 DAILY Homes starting at $700,000

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13075 Lake Hill Dr. Home + Lot from $389,900 OPEN THURS-MON 11AM-4PM TUES-WED 12PM-4PM 1-877-766-9077 www.CadenceKelowna.com

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Tower Ranch/North Pointe from $394,900 1836 Tower Ranch Blvd.

OPEN SATURDAY-THURSDAY 12-5 PM 250-491-2918 www.towerranch.com

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100 Mashie Cres, Vernon from $649,000 STREET OF RESORT READY HOMES NOW OPEN 250-860-LIVE www.predatorridge.com 20

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2011 Elkridge Dr., West Kelowna from $329,900 New homes available - viewing by appt.

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OVER 85% SOLD OUT

600 Sherwood Road from $319,900 OPEN SAT. & SUN. 1-4PM Darcy Nyrose 250-575-1946 Coldwell Banker

H&H Homes in Smith Creek

3019 Ironridge Pl., West Kelowna $499,000 + Tax Jaime Briggs 250-215-0015 Coldwell Banker

433 McCarren Avenue from $329,900 From $255,000 16 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 12-4 PM OPEN SAT. & SUN. 1-4PM Summit at Selkirk starting at $474,900 Darcy Nyrose 250-575-1946 Coldwell Banker Across from 2 Eagles Golf Course 588 Harrogate Lane 250-707-3801 www.sagecreekliving.com OPEN 12-5PM DAILY except Friday 4 250-861-8989 www.DilworthHomes.com Hansum Homes

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Canadian mortgage statistics—where do you fit in?

T he Canadian Association of Accredited Mortgage Professionals (CAAMP) has released the results from its annual State of the Residential Mortgage Market in Canada survey and the results (which cover 2012) show we are doing better than the media suggests.

Currently in Canada, there are about 9.52 million homeowners.

Of those 5.58 million have mortgages and 3.94 million do not.

That means 41 per cent of Canadians own their homes clear title. That’s impressive.

Among all mortgage holders, 65 per cent have fixed-rate

mortgages, 28 per cent have variable-rate mortgages and seven per cent have a combination.

In 2012, there was a significant shift to fixed-rate mortgages—79 were fixed, 10 per cent were variable and 11 per cent are a combination of both.

When it comes to amortization, 68 per cent of mortgages obtained during 2012 were amortization periods of 25 years or less.

Significant efforts to accelerate repayment was also evident, with 32 per cent of mortgage holders accelerating repayments by voluntarily increasing their monthly payments, making lump sum pay-

ments or increasing their payment frequency.

With regards to mortgages that have been repaid since the 1990s, the repayment period has generally been only twothirds of the contracted period.

A record 47 per cent of new borrowers in 2012 obtained their mortgage through a mortgage broker.

Statistics on current mortgages out there show 58 per cent were obtained from a bank and 25 per cent from a mortgage broker. That is a significant increase and emphasizes Canadians are truly recognizing the value in using mortgage broker.s The average mortgage in-

terest rate is now 3.55 per cent, lower than the average of 3.92 per cent last year.

The average actual rate for a five-year fixed rate mortgage is 1.85 per cent lower than the typical posted rates in 2012.

Of the 3.85 million Canadian homeowners with fixed rate mortgages, 13 per cent have locked in (converted from variable rate to fixed rate).

A total of 61 per cent of borrowers who renewed their mortgage this year experienced a reduction in their rate, while 87 per cent of Canadian home owners have 25 per cent or more equity in the homes.

Arrears have fallen for 19 consecutive months and are

approaching a record low of 0.25 per cent.

The volume of outstanding residential mortgage credit is growing at a slower rate than prior to the recession.

According to simulations, 17 per cent of high-ratio mortgages funded in 2010 could not have been funded today, including 11 per cent of prospective high-ratio homebuyers who would not actually qualify for a mortgage under the new 25-year amortization rule.

The growth rate was forecast at six per cent for 2012, followed by 5.5 per cent this year and four per cent in 2014.

With the most recent round

of mortgage tightening, there has been a drop in Canadian housing resale activity.

Between August and October, sales were eight per cent lower than in the year prior to the announcement

Trish Balaberde 250-4708324 trishb@kelownahomemortgages.ca Darwyn Sloat 250-718-4117 dsloat@kelownahomemortgages.ca Kristin Rosdal: 250-878-3007 kristin@kelownahomemortgages. ca Christine Hawkins 250826-2001 christine@kelownahomemortgages.ca

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A few simple ways to make it through the Christmas season

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o you enjoy the holidays— the fruitful amount of sweets and yummy gum drops, delicious turkey and creamy mash potatoes smothered in homemade gravy or, perhaps your favourite thing about Christmas is the families coming together, the aunts and uncles that you haven’t seen in ages or the faces of the children when they open their gifts from Santa?

Or perhaps, under all of those butterflies and rainbows are you secretly wishing for Christmas to

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be over?

Has the rat race or traffic finally gotten to you?

The shopping frenzy has finally been exhausted?

The constant train of people that you have to see or the lack of sleep that has now forced you

to believe that this well never end?

If you are one of those people who are just trying to survive the holidays, here are a few tips that I think could help you: • It’s okay to ask for a little help Holidays are often a time when people attempt to take on too much, do too much on their own.

It’s okay to ask for help from family and friends. Whether it be for decorating, shopping, cooking, or a shoulder to lean on, ask.

Often people are more

than happy to lend a hand.

• Take control It’s unfortunate, but often extended family is one of the biggest contributors to holiday stress.

It can feel like being pulled in a hundred different directions at once and trying to meet everyone’s expectations can be extremely stressful.

The only way to stop this is to take control. The choices of which relatives to visit and which events to attend are individual choices, and people shouldn’t feel obligated to do everything.

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HOLIDAYS ARE OFTEN A TIME WHEN PEOPLE ATTEMPT TO TAKE ON TOO MUCH.

• It’s okay to say no This is the time of year were everyone needs a helping hand planning a party or organizing a dinner. There’s no need to be rude, but it’s okay to say

no. Be careful not overload yourself and stretch yourself out too thin.

• Remember to take care of yourself If you’re feeling blue, pamper yourself, do what feels good, what you want to do.

Try to take a walk, spend time alone if that’s what you want.

Remember, this is your holiday too and you can be there for yourself just like you try to be for everyone else.

•Create your own unique holiday rituals Developing traditions

to express your love and appreciation is a powerful way to celebrate your marriage or relationship throughout the holiday season.

Old traditions are great, but as families grow it’s time to welcome in some new traditions. Get creative and have fun with it.

I hope you all have a very Merry Holiday Season and Happy New Year.

Ceinwen Morgan has worked in the Kelowna real estate industry for the past five years.

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