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Kelowna city council got its first look at how city staff envision the “new heart of downtown” looking in the future—and they liked what they saw.
“This is a preferred concept plan that I really love,” said Mayor Colin Basran at Monday’s council meeting following a presentation about possible future development of an area the city has dubbed as its Civic Block, a area that
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plan shows what the area could look like in five to 10 years and in 10 to 25 years. “It’s important to set the tone for future development in this area,” consultant Lance Berelowitz told council.
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City council pumped about new ‘heart of downtown’ IDEAS FROM A1 Stressing the need to include private investment to pay for some of what the city would like to see in the area, the plan calls for redevelopment of the RCMP building site with a mixed use building that could be anywhere from six to 13 storeys high, a new performing arts centre to replace the Kelowna Community Theatre, a new museum and development on what are now sites that will either become vacant as other buildings are built or are now parking lots.
For Basran, the changes can’t come soon enough. “I wish we could build it all now,” he told council. But he said while the city could spend all its capital plan money on the Civic Black, that would be unwise. “Anyone expecting or wanting the city to do this (on its own)—it won’t happen, we don’t have the money,” said Basran, adding there are other needs throughout the city that also have to be addressed, such as parks, sidewalks and street lighting. The concept plan calls for the first work to be done on the Civic Block
to be an extension of the Art Walk that currently links the library parkade with the Rotary Centre for the Arts and Prospera Place to Doyle Avenue and creation of a civic plaza where the walkway passes the end of Smith Avenue beside the Kelowna Court House. Other parts of the plan envision mixed-use buildings with commercial at street level and residential on higher storeys on parts of what is now the parking lot around Prospera Place. The same time of development could occur on other sites, such as the
one that currently houses the existing Kelowna Heritage Museum and the existing Health Unit on Ellis Street. A new museum could be built according to the plan and the Health Unit, owned by the province, will be vacated when the new Interior Health building at the corner of Doyle Avenue and Ellis Street is completed next year. The desire for a new performing arts centre to replace the aging Kelowna Community Theatre however could be hampered by the Kelowna Community Trust (formerly known as the Simpson Covenant) as
it stipulates only community facilities can be built on the lands it covers. The city says businesses, such as a restaurant would be needed in a performing arts centre to make it financially viable. City staff said they heard loud and clear from the public and area stakeholders that they would like to see the Civic Block develop in the way the plan calls for. Despite that, there will be another open house to gauge public sentiment towards the concept plan in December.
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Kelowna-Lake Country MP-elect Stephen Fuhr joined local poppy sellers in the city Friday as the annual Remembrance Day poppy campaign kicked off. This year’s campaign hopes to match last year’s record-breaking total of $188,000 raised from the sale of poppies during the two weeks leading up to Remembrance Day on Nov. 11. Funds raised through the campaign go to help support veterans and their families and provide bursaries for school children and cadets. Each year, the Royal Canadian Legion disperses an army of volunteers into the community to sell, or give away, poppies, as well as stationing boxes of poppies at businesses throughout the area. Fuhr, a veteran himself—took time out of a busy week preparing for his swearing-in as the Liberal MP for Kelowna-Lake Country, to participate in the campaign kick-off. He said having volunteered as a poppy seller last year, he was determined to do it again this year before dashing off to Ottawa to be sworn in. “It’s something that means a lot to me,” he said during the kick-off breakfast to announce this year’s campaign. At the breakfast, he and Kelowna Mayor Colin Basran spoke, with Basran saying this year’s Remembrance Day ceremony will have added meaning for him since he represented the city in Kelowna’s Dutch sister city, Veendam earlier this year to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the liberation of the Netherlands during the Second World War. The Royal Canadian Legion here will distribute an estimated 60,000 poppies for the public to wear between now and Nov. 11.
Sight of fresh snow fires up Big White It starting to look a lot like ski season at Big White Ski Resort. A snowfall accumulation of 39 centimetres so far, with another one centimetre overnight, is starting to get skiers thinking about hitting the slopes this winter. Big White officially opens for the 2015-16 ski season on Thursday, Nov. 26. The snow base has accumulated to the point where groomers have started track-packing in the village— knocking the air out of the snow to sustain and maintain the snowpack for the upcoming season. Again this year, Big White has invested in a number of new features to add to the winter skiing experience including a new groomer, a new magic carpet in the tube park and the Black Forest Day Lodge.
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Pleas from Scotty Creek neighourhood residents in Ellison to keep an outdoor ice rink open on land owned by the Black Mountain Irrigation District (BMID) have been rejected. The BMID board of directors met last Thursday to review the issue relating to the use of its wellsite located at 3340 Seratoga Rd. Following the meeting, BMID released a statement saying there has been unauthorized dumping of soil on the lot and “further alteration of the lot creates a liability issue with surrounding properties.” “While BMID supports recreational activity, BMID is a water purveyor, responsible for the supply of quality water for residential and agricultural purposes,” the release stated. “BMID has, on numerous occasions, restricted its land use to that of the purveyance of water.” The issue of the use of the lot came to light this week when some members of the Scotty Creek neighbourhood went to the media to complain about being told they could not build an ice rink on the site, as they had done in recent past years. The parents said it was a community ice rink utilized by kids and shutting down the rink went against the wishes of the community. But since the issue was raised, other residents have come forward stating that not all of the community supports the ice rink, saying the rink was being misused by some adults late at night. In a message to the Kelowna Capital News, Colby Wilkinson said the rink was an eyesore. “The ice rink is only used by a select few in the neighbourhood. It’s only cold enough to have ice for maybe three weeks of the year. The rest of the time it’s a mud pit. It has become an eyesore year after year,” he wrote. “The lots in Scotty Creek are plenty big enough that they could build one in their backyards. It’s quite simple. The land doesn’t belong to them.” As for BMID, the irrigation district reached several conclusions after seeking legal counsel and discussing the issue at last week’s board meeting: 1. The property is a well site which is no longer used to provide water services to the local community 2. The property has been significantly altered by unauthorized dumping of soil onto the property thereby changing the grade of the property. Normally, such alterations would be based on directions of certified engineering staff and permitting. The dumping of the soil was not authorized by BMID and does not meet engineering requirements for such property 3. Further alteration of the lot creates a liability issue with surrounding properties 4. Further unauthorized alteration or use of the property would result in liability to BMID which BMID is unable to accept 5. BMID will obtain a fair market valuation of the property and put the property up for sale once the property has been remediated. The property will be available for purchase by any interested parties.
Ann Maze has seen a great deal in her lifetime. As she celebrated her 105th birthday at the Chartwell Chatsworth Retirement residence in Kelowna on Friday, it has been 68 years since she first set foot in Canada with her two children. Ann moved to Kelowna from the Lower Mainland at the age of 100 to be closer to her son. Since reaching the century mark, she has received multiple congratulatory certificates from various political dignitaries— Queen Elizabeth, Governor General of Canada, LieutenantGovernor of B.C., Canada’ s prime minister, the B.C. premier and local riding MPs. She has returned the favour by voting in elections, including the Oct. 19 federal election. She claims the success
to her longevity has been to keep busy and exercise, an attitude she continues to follow today, either walking or taking a turn on the exercise bike. When she arrived in Canada back in 1947, Ann did so in dramatic fashion as one of the plane engines caught fire in flight, causing an emergency landing in the Maritimes where strangers took her and her two kids in until they could arrange transportation to their initial destination, Montreal. From there they caught a connecting flight to Vancouver. Ann has been active in sports for most of her life. In particular, she was an avid lawn bowler, very involved in the Stanley Park Lawn Bowling Association as a member and coach for more than 50 years. She
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Ann Maze was being congratulated by friends and family last Friday at a birthday put on by the Chartwell Chatsworth Retirement residence in Kelowna to celebrate her 105th birthday. is a life member of that association today. Ann played on teams that won numerous lawn bowling awards, among them a bronze medal at the 1971 Summer
Games. She marked her 100th birthday by throwing out the first ball of the opening day of the lawn bowling season. Ann has always loved to travel and been
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City pays cost to solve drainage headache Sawyer Klassen sawyer.klassen@kelownacapnews.com
After three hard years of work, Joe Gluska is getting what he wanted. Gluska lives on the corner of Campbell and Casa Loma roads in West Kelowna, and since 2013 he has been petitioning West Kelowna city council to remove the ditches built in the neighbourhood that same year. The area originally had an underground drainage system but, due to an incorrectly built road, it wasn’t functioning as well as it should have been. The city built the ditches in 2013 in an effort to improve the drainage; however, once again the ditches proved
ineffective. The ditches also proved to have a larger negative impact than what they replaced, Gluska explained. “It’s huge on several fronts,” he said. “Of course the safety issue is most important. Because it goes around twothirds of my property, I have no access. Not being a younger person, when you’re on the rocks in there it becomes dangerous. With kids riding bikes in the neighbourhood you have to be concerned, because they could fall into the ditch and injure themselves.” The ditches, which are lined with rocks, also limit parking in the area. For those cars that do park along the side of
the road, they now aren’t able to get as far over and take up more space on the street. Furthermore, Gluska noted they detract from the neighbourhood esthetically and lower property values as they are out of place in an urban setting. Gluska’s three years of petitioning paid off at the end of October, and West Kelowna council moved to replace the ditches with an underground system. While there was initially talk of having the residents fund some of the project, the city ultimately decided to fund all of it itself. “It is my belief that they had an underground system, and when we put in the ditches we took out the underground
The ditch system that replaced the existing underground drainage in 2013. system,” Coun. Rick de Jong said of the decision to replace the ditches. “We’re just giving them back what they already had.” Traditionally, West Kelowna residents who have seen an upgrade done in their neighbourhood have had to foot part of the bill. This isn’t the case for Campbell and Casa Loma residents, however, as de Jong noted this isn’t an upgrade, but rather returning what they had. “It’s the right decision for myself and the other neighbours that they were going to put into
a special service area,” Gluska said. “We were going to have to pay for something that we already had. The neighbours that I’ve talked to and myself are very pleased that the city accepted blame, that they said there were mistakes and that they are going to correct the problem. Personally, I applaud them for doing that and now we can all move forward.” Construction on the underground system is expected to begin in early spring, with the hopes of having it complete by June 2016.
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Okanagan College was a hub of information, ,interest and career professionalism Sunday. The college held its 34th annual Career Fair with roughly 80 booths set up representing all of OC’s programs and others from the community. Career Fair coordinator Michelle Lowry noted the number of booths was comparable to previous years, and although it was difficult to guess, she estimated they had
between 800 and 1,000 people attend the fair. While the main draw
of the fair was all of the information available on various careers, there was
more going on than just the booths themselves. “We burn out this car, we take all of the fluids out of it and we do a little bit of a contest to see how long it will take and the person who is closest gets a prize,” Lowry described of one of the many trades demonstrations that were held. “Then they flip it, so they’re simulating an accident. Then the
Apprenticeship training makes impact There are few places in the province where the role of apprentices is more obvious than at Okanagan College, now B.C.’s second-largest trades training institution. “This week we have 310 apprentices in class at the college,” said Okanagan College president Jim Hamilton, speaking in reference to B.C. Apprenticeship Recognition Week, Nov. 2 to 6. “Think about the impact they have and the role they play in our economy as they finish their studies and return to work.” One of the many places they are working is at the college itself. An example is Tyler Tetlock, a journeyman carpenter who is
helping the college build for the future. “Okanagan College helped prepare me for my career, so I’m very proud to help build a space where thousands of others will train towards a career in the trades,” explained Tetlock, who is an assistant superintendent for PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc., the company spearheading construction of the new Trades Training Complex at the Kelowna campus. When its doors open next spring, the new complex on KLO Road will provide room for more than 2,600 students to train each year. In addition to acknowledging current students and alumni, the
college also saluted another key player in the apprenticeship process —employers. “The participation of employers is crucial to apprenticeship,” said the college’s Dean of Trades and Apprenticeship, Steve Moores. “We are very grateful to all of the businesses and individuals that hire and endorse our apprentices.” Between now and 2024, the province forecasts job openings for 2,346 carpenters in the Thompson Okanagan region alone. The estimates suggest there will be job openings for nearly 2,200 cooks, chefs and bakers in the region. Overall, there is call for more than 10,750 tradespeople in OCinstructed professions.
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Kelowna Fire Department will go in there with the jaws of life and open it up.” Other demonstrations included painting a car
and a welding simulator, in addition to tours of all of the trades departments. OC itself also put up some attractions to encourage potential students to attend the college, as there was a draw for a $500 credit
towards tuition and anyone who registered for a class that day had their fee waived. Lowry added she loves bringing the community out to the college career fair every year, something she hope will continue “forever.”
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It’s only a matter of time The first Sunday in November has come and gone, and that means a couple of things. Because it landed on Nov. 1, in addition to start being inundated with Christmas at every turn, this past Sunday also called for our time changeover to daylight savings, setting the clocks back one hour. Adopted by Germany during the First World War, the practice of observing daylight saving time quickly spread to Canada. The idea, apparently, was that people could take the best advantage of daylight in the mornings, and setting clocks ahead each spring and back each autumn would help maximize useful hours of morning sunlight. In doing so, the theory was, energy would also be saved, reducing the need for electric light. Back when many people—farmers in particular—rose and retired with the sun, it made sense. Today, not so much. Most of us punch a clock that requires us to be somewhere at certain time, regardless of the sun’s place in the sky. Today, even Saskatchewan—a province known for its agricultural base—and traditionally farm-dependent parts of Northern B.C. don’t observe daylight time. Granted, it can get confusing as to whether you’re in sync with the rest of B.C. or Alberta at a given time of year, but that is a small price to pay for not having to spend a whole week readjusting your internal clock. Of the two, of course, most of us prefer to fall back and gain that precious extra hour of sleep. And, according to a CBC report, that preference is borne out in Swedish studies that indicate more heart attacks occur in the week following spring change, while there are fewer than average in the week following fall back. It’s not all good news, though. According to police, the number of pedestrian deaths increases threefold after the fall time change, as drivers to adjust to a darker evening commute. It’s a debate that comes up every year, and of course there are arguments to be made for and against. But to us, it seems like an idea whose time has come—and gone.
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Time for Liberals to start delivering Out with the old, in with the new. City Canada got a Confidential new-look parliament yesterday and today, ALISTAIR to go along with WATERS the new Liberal government, it gets a new federal cabinet. A lot is changing in Ottawa this week, not the least of which will be having a new party in power for the first time in a decade. But, as is usually the case when a long-term government is defeated at the polls, the expectations on the incoming government are extraordinarily high. Promises made during the campaign are still fresh in the minds of voters and when those promises aren’t kept—even for reasons beyond the control of the party that made them—public sentiment can soon sour. And quickly. Just ask U.S. President Barak Obama. In 2008, he rode to the White House on a promise of change, and immediately found himself handcuffed by not only a slumping economy but by a Republicandominated Congress in no mood to co-operate. New Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is not facing the same problems Obama faced, but he is
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Chiefs demand apology for Co. moves jobs out of Highway of Tears emails Canada but expects perks to continue Open letter to Premier Christy Clark: We were extremely shocked, alarmed and deeply offended to learn that B.C. government employees deleted emails regarding a request made to the B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure for records relating to a meeting about missing women along the Highway of Tears (Highway 16) in northern B.C. As you are aware, Information and Privacy Commissioner Elizabeth Denham reviewed the allegations and produced a scathing report finding that the BC Government regularly violates a key provision of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act that requires public bodies to respond to access to information requests “openly, accurately and completely” and without delay. Her report concludes that such sweeping violations have resulted in a serious erosion of the integrity of B.C. ’s access to information process. We cannot overstate the emotional impact of the actions by your government in deleting these emails, and the erosion of public trust. The family members and communities of the women and girls who have gone missing along the Highway of Tears have been clear in their calls for provincial action to address the crisis, and instead of doing so, your government has actively refused to respond to a related request. We are extremely concerned that despite your commitment to open government, these actions by your government limiting access to information reflect contempt for the law and for the public. The right to full access to information from public bodies in B.C. is integral to Indigenous Peoples’ demands for and pursuit
of justice, including justice for missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, and families struggling with missing mothers, sisters and daughters. Once again, we remind you that there are numerous clear recommendations to take meaningful action to provide adequate and safe transportation along the Highway of Tears from agencies including the InterAmerican Commission on Human Rights of the Organization of American States, the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women, the Missing Women’s Commission of Inquiry, and the Highway of Tears Symposium. B.C.’s failure to act in response to these recommendations puts the safety of Indigenous women and girls, and all women and girls traveling along the highway at risk and is in neglect of its duty to take every reasonable effort to ensure the safety of all women and girls. We are calling on you to immediately provide a formal apology to the family members of women and girls who have gone missing from the Highway of Tears for the willful destruction of related emails by your government. We also demand that you fully implement the recommendations from Privacy Commissioner Denham’s report. Given the urgency of this situation, we look forward to your prompt response. On behalf of the Union Of BC Indian Chiefs: Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, president Chief Robert Chamberlin, vice-president Judy Wilson, secretary-treasurer
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What happened to the B.C. Conservative party? To the editor: With the mounting scandals facing the provincial government these days, one has to wonder what ever happened to the BC Conservative Party. The last time their Leader, Dan Brooks, issued a press release it was to congratulate Justin Trudeau on his election victory. We haven’t heard word one about any issues that an opposition party should be taking issue with like the deletion of emails by government officials or the fact that our most vulnerable resource, children in care, are committing suicide while being kept in hotel rooms unbeknownst to government. With just two years until the next provincial election the only parties that appear in the media are the Liberals and the NDP. Hence the question. During the last election the BC Conservative Party started out at 23 per cent—a viable alternative to the BC Liberals and the NDP. By the time the election was over the party had slid to just over four per cent as a result of internal fighting. Today one has to question whether the BCCP can even achieve four per cent.
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Since the new leader has been elected the membership has declined and constituency associations have collapsed. What have the board and leader done? Well, they developed a new constitution that has created more dissent within the membership. They have not had a review of the party policies and they don’t oppose anything that the governing Liberals have done since being elected. The BC Conservative Party is mired in debt and the leader is facing a lawsuit that threatens to put the party even further in debt. We all know what the NDP has done to B.C. in the past and we are scared to death of what will happen if they get back in. The province needs a realistic and viable alternative to the BC Liberals and at this point it looks like there isn’t one available. It’s time for the BC Conservative Party to get its act together and present an alternative to the current government in 2017. Doug Machan, Kelowna
To the editor: I noticed in your article in regard to Agility Fuel Systems laying off of 65 manufacturing jobs (Kelowna Loses 65 Jobs Due To Weak Oil Prices, Oct. 28 Kelowna Capital News), that no question was raised about the obvious abuse involved in the company moving their manufacturing jobs out of the country and still thinking that the Canadian taxpayer should fund their research and development. Exactly what benefit does the Canadian public receive from enabling this corporation to research more efficacies so that they can then cut some of the cheaper workers in their new location? I know we grant all kinds of tax breaks to the corporate world, they obviously need them to keep paying their CEOs their outrageous salaries, but when does it stop? The big lumber corporations have done away with 20,000 jobs in B.C in logging and milling on the coast, preferring to ship raw logs to Asia or the U.S.A. where labour is cheaper. This has improved the profit of these companies immensely, so why is the provincial government still holding the stumpage rate at next to nothing, giving tax breaks to build roads etc.? B.C. loses the jobs and they still think we should keep the trough full for them. I think if a company requires ongoing support from the public that company shouldn’t be in business. We need government to learn how to just say no to hand-outs to the multi-nationals. Larry Calvin, Kelowna
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Canada’s National Ballet School audition tour this year will make a stop in Kelowna on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Auditions for the full-
time professional ballet program will be hosted at the Canadian School of Ballet, 101-2303 Leckie Rd., from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Auditions for the school’s full-time Professional Ballet Program (students in Grades 6 to 12) and PostSecondary Program (high-
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The weakening Canadian dollar has once again driven up the cost of a new fire truck for the City of Kelowna. The truck, being built for the city in the U.S., y was originally supposed to cost $600,000, but the w meltdown in the value of the loonie last spring drove y the cost up to $730,000. C Earlier this year, city council was asked for, and m approved, an increase to the budget for the truck to r cover the additional cost. r But the most recent slide in the value of the Canadian dollar had fire department officials back f before council Monday asking for another $50,000 for s the truck as the cost has now risen to $780,000. c With council feeling it had no option but to proceed s with the purchase, the extra money was approved. t According to city financial services director Genelle g Davidson, as a hedge against similar situations in future c when it comes to purchases made in the U.S., the city plans to start depositing money into a U.S. funds bank t account which it generally keeps empty. b l l g Kelowna author and community historian Sharron i a Simpson is leading a free memoir writing workshop c called Capturing the Memories on Saturday, Nov. 7, starting at 2 p.m., at the downtown Kelowna library. c Simpson will help participants learn how to get their S stories down on paper before they are lost. It will be an interactive, hands-on workshop, so bring a pen and i paper. Refreshments will be served. To learn more, call f Fern Teleglow at 250-762-2800, ext. 2891.
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Another sign that winter’s on the way, there’s one month left to have your yard waste picked up at your curb. Bi-weekly fall yard waste pickup ends Monday, Nov. 30. That’s the last day in the Central Okanagan for the curbside yard waste pickup program until collection resumes again March 1, 2016. To determine your yard waste collection week, please refer to your Living Greener Calendar, download the my-waste app, or visit regionaldistrict.com/ recycle. Waste reduction facilitator Rae Stewart says the yard waste collection program is very successful, with close to 12,000 tonnes of green material collected curbside annually. “That’s a big win in that all that material can be composted. It saves landfill space, reduces lineups at the landfill, and gives back great compost in the form of GlenGrow, a super soil enhancer you can buy for your garden come spring,” said Stewart. “That’s why is really important to keep any foreign matter out of your
re-used, plus can really bung up equipment and machinery used to grind it down.” Local residents can also take up to 250
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kilograms of yard waste to the Glenmore landfill and Westside Residential Recycling and Disposal Center free of charge year-round.
Pumpkins make great compost Once Halloween is over, instead of throwing your jack-o’-lantern in the garbage, consider composting your Halloween pumpkin. “Pumpkins are rich in nitrogen, a big part of a composter’s diet,” said regional waste reduction facilitator Rae Stewart. “Just chop up your pumpkin into small pieces and toss it into your backyard composter with some fall leaves. It will break down well to become a nutrient rich soil amendment you can put in your garden or flower beds next spring.”
It’s estimated that 25,000 or about nine tonnes of pumpkins will be disposed of this fall. If you don’t compost, you can put your pumpkin in your yard waste cart for your next pickup before the Nov. 30 deadline (see story above). You can also dispose of pumpkins at either the Glenmore Landfill or the Westside Residential Waste Disposal facility free of charge. For more information on composting or yard waste collection programs, check out www.regionaldistrict.com/recycle.
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Last Sunday at the Capital News Centre parking lot, pumpkins were dropped from great heights for a good cause. Clothing donations for Clothesline and cash donations for the Canadian Diabetes Association were accepted in exchange for pumpkin smashing. The greater the donation, the higher the drop from Okanagan Strata Management’s 21-metre bucket truck.
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is to provide low-barrier, overnight shelter to the most vulnerable members of our community experiencing homelessness to ensure no one falls between the cracks or is left out in the cold.” IFTC has 35 beds and is available to men and women, transgendered, couples, pets and individuals with various barriers to permanent housing. The IFTC shelter uses volunteers from the community who do
everything from preparing meals, to setting up the shelter, and providing companionship to the shelter guests. The shelter depends on volunteers, donations and fundraising efforts to cover operating expenses. This season, the shelter is still in need of clothing and toiletry donations as well as volunteers. “Inn From The Cold is only able to operate because of the support of a huge number of volunteers. Every year we fill hundreds of volunteer
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Kory Ngata and the Okanagan Sun will play for the Canadian Junior Football League title on Saturday afternoon in Saskatoon.
The last time the Okanagan Sun won a Canadian junior football championship, Kory Ngata and the vast majority of his teammates hadn’t even started playing football yet. Fifteen years later, the 19-year-old running back hopes to have a hand in helping author a brand new chapter of Sun history. On Saturday afternoon in Saskatoon, the B.C. Football Conference champs will take on the host Hilltops for the Canadian Bowl title. “We know how long it’s been for the organization, and we can make some serious history on Saturday…I know all the guys are looking forward to bringing a championship back (to Kelowna),” said Ngata. “As long as we come out and execute our game plan, play like we can, we should have a chance to do that.”
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Brad Ralph knew it wouldn’t be all smooth sailing during his first season behind the Kelowna Rockets’ bench. The inevitability of injuries is the latest challenge facing the 35-year-old bench boss who is having to manage his roster without the services of four veteran forwards. As of Tuesday, Rourke Chartier, Tomas Soustal, Riley Stadel and Tanner Wishnowski all remained
sidelined with upper body injuries. Ralph said while being undermanned isn’t the ideal situation, facing such adversity can also bring out the best in a team. “It’s not easy when you have four players like that out of the lineup,” said
Ralph. “What it means is, other guys have to step up, like they were able to to Saturday (against Lethbridge). “You’ve got to use these opportunities to get better and make the most of a challenging situation,” he added. “When these guys do work their way back into the lineup, you want to have a winning mindset.” The Rockets opened a three-game trip south of the border against the TriCity Americans Tuesday night in Kennewick, Wash. A final score
wasn’t available at press time. Kelowna will see the Portland Winterhawks for the first time this season as the teams meet Friday and Saturday nights in the Oregon city. “Portland’s a pretty hot team right now, so we’ll need to be at our best for them this weekend,” Ralph said. The Rockets next home action is Remembrance Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11 against the Vancouver Giants. Face off at Prospera Place is 2:05 p.m.
The Sun and Hilltops are meeting for the eighth time in their history—either in the national semifinal or in the championship game—with Saskatoon holding a 4-3 edge. Okanagan’s last Canadian Bowl win came in 2000 in Kelowna at the expense of the Hilltops. A year later, in 2001, the Hilltops returned the favour beating the Sun in the title game in Edmonton. In previous playoff trips to Saskatoon, Edmonton and Regina over the years, the Sun has never won a game on the prairies. Current running backs coach Don Richmond was on the coaching staff for the 2001 and 2004 Canadian Bowls, both of which the Sun lost. Based on what he’s seen from this year’s team, Richmond believes the 2015 version of the Sun is well-equipped to end the drought. “I tell people it’s the best team I’ve seen in the
15 years I’ve been here,” said Richmond. “We’ve had a lot of good teams, but all the way around, none has been better than this one. “It all comes down to depth,” he added. “We can send second and third guys out there and not really lose anything. One guy goes, down somebody steps right in. That’s been the key this year.” While the Sun steamrolled through the BCFC regular season and playoffs with a 12-0 record, the Hilltops were nearly as dominant with a 9-1 record. With Saturday’s game to be played on artificial turf and not the frozen prairie tundra of past playoff meetings, Richmond is hoping the Sun will be able to put its skill and quickness to good use. “(The Hilltops) are a big, strong team, like they always are, but I think we may be able to use our speed against them,” said Richmond. “With
the artificial turf instead of what we you used to see out there, it just might level the playing field. “I’m expecting a great football game between two good teams.” In winning its first BCFC title in 11 seasons on Oct. 18 at the Apple Bowl, Ngata said the Sun took a big step towards validating the 2015 season. One more win on Saturday would complete the process. “It was a great win, but I think for a lot of us we sort of brushed past the B.C. championship pretty quickly,” he said. “Our goal all along has been the national championship. That’s what we’ve been working for.” The Sun will leave for Saskatoon Friday morning via a charter flight, then will return home Saturday night following the game. Kick off is 11 a.m. Pacific time. @capnewsports.ca
Cotter rink 2nd in Truro Jim Cotter’s solid play to start the 2015-16 curling season continued over the weekend at the Masters of Curling Grand Slam in Truro, Nova Scotia. Cotter and his Vernon/ Kelowna rink reached the final of the $100,000 event before losing to 5-3 to Winnipeg’s Mike McEwen, the No. 1 ranked men’s team in the world. Cotter, Ryan Kuhn, Tyrel Griffith and Rick Sawatsky picked up $15,500 for their efforts. It was the Cotter rink’s first appearance in a Grand Slam final since
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2012. “If you said we would be in the final we’d have definitely taken that coming in,” Cotter told The Chronicle Herald. “The guys played great all week. We might have been a hair flat today, but that’s a great team over
there.” With the result, the Okanagan foursome moved up to 11th spot on the World Curling Tour’s order of merit. Cotter won the second tier of the GSOC Challenge early this season in Paradise, NFLD. The Cotter team also placed third at the Prestige Hotels Curling Classic in Vernon and reached the semifinals at the Hub International Crown of Curling in Kamloops. The Vernon/Kelowna rink has won four of last five B.C. men’s title, including in 2015.
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Then on Sunday afternoon at 2:30, the Nanaimo Clippers will make a stop in West Kelowna. The Warriors are coming off a big twogame sweep of Interior Division rival Salmon Arm. The victories have West Kelowna (11-5-02) to within a point of the ‘Backs (11-4-2-1) for second place in the division. On Friday at the Shaw Centre, Jonathan Desbiens—on a draw won by Liam Blackburn— scored at 4:27 of overtime to pace the Warriors to a 5-4 win over the Silverbacks.
Salmon Arm at LePage. The Warriors acquired Williams last week from the AJHL’s Camrose Kodiaks for forward Paul
West Kelowna Warriors’ forward Liam Blackburn bears down on Salmon Arm goaltender Angus Redmond in BCHL action Saturday at Royal LePage Place. New netminder Keelan Williams made 31 saves in his Warriors debut for his
first BCHL win. On Saturday, Williams was at it again, making
33 stops and was named the game’s first star in a 3-1 Warriors’ victory over
The Kelowna Chiefs are facing a busy stretch of hockey to begin November as they prepare to play their next seven KIJHL games in a 10-day span. The Chiefs will visit Summerland Friday, then host Kamloops on Saturday, before wrapping up a threegame weekend Sunday in Sicamous. Kelowna will play four more times between Nov. 11 and 15, with three of those on home ice. The Chiefs have built up some momentum heading into the demanding stretch with
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Captain Ryan Lawson scored two goals and had four points to lead the Kelowna Chiefs to a 6-3 home-ice victory over the Nelson Leafs Saturday in Rutland. four straight wins. On Friday at home, Kelowna downed the Beaver Valley Nitehawks 4-2. Josh Tetlichi stopped
39 shots in the Chiefs net while Luke Kaleniuk paced the offence with a goal and an assist. On Saturday, Kelowna
took care of the Nelson Leafs 6-3 top extend its unbeaten streak to eight (6-0-2) games. Captain Ryan Lawson had his best game of the season with two goals and two assists, while Josh Baird (2-1) and Jonathan Lee (12) chipped in with three points each. Brady Lenardon stopped 27 shots for Kelowna now 9-3-2-2 on the season and in second place in the Okanagan Division. Game time Saturday at Rutland between the Chiefs and Kamloops is 7 p.m.
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Chase Stevenson and Zach Erhardt, with 3:23 remaining in the game, scored in the loss. With 17 points, the Rockets are tied for third with the Hawks, just a point back of both the Northwest Giants and Cariboo Cougars.
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Mt. Boucherie’s Rodney Nucamendi-Snider tries to track down the Kelowna Owls’ Blaise Beauchemin in B.C. junior varsity football action Saturday on the CNC turf. The Bears won the game 49-32. Matt Klak rushed for 188 yards and a TD, while Zach Hemmett threw for 175 yards. Kyle Solloway had a fumble recovery, three battled balls and four tackles. The Voodoos, with only a slim mathematical chance of making the playoffs, will close out the regular season Friday at
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Ravens are now 5-0, while the Bears are 1-3-1. At 18-12, it was a one touchdown game late in the third quarter. In the fourth quarter, the Bears and Ravens exchanged scores, before Fox put the game away with a late TD. “It was a very physical game and our offense put a lot of pressure on their pass defense,” said Bears coach Milke Godwin. “I think we gave B them as good of a test as b e anyone.” Quarterback Tyler Toic W threw for 316 yards and t two touchdowns and also d ran for one. f Spencer Schmidt g caught four passes for 121 yards and a touchdown, while Dayton h Moore was four for 101 m p yards and a major. On defense, a big night for Taylor Knoll with 13.5 t tackles, while Chris Smith t had 7.5 tackles and an s B interception. Wyatt Fagan had six c tackles and a sack. C The Bears will wrap d up the regular season S Friday at 6 p.m. at the Apple Bowl against Lord p Tweedsmuir. a c KSS OWLS 15 CENTENNIAL 0 (FORFEIT) d The Owls pushed their I K record to 4-1 without taking to the field, as the Centennial Centaurs forfeited their game Saturday in Kelowna against KSS. The Owls haven’t played for there last two weeks as they prepare for their regular season finale on Friday night in Burnaby. KSS will take on St. Thomas More (3-1-1) in a battle for second spot in the Eastern Conference.
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The Mt. Boucherie Bears took care of business at the 2015 edition of the Best of the West junior girls volleyball tournament. At KSS, the Bears defeated W.L. Seaton from Vernon in Saturday’s gold medal match. McMath defeated the host Owls in the bronze medal match to take third place. Over on the boys side, the MEI Eagles captured the gold medal, defeating silver-medalist Mt. Boucherie in Saturday’s championship match. The George Elliot Coyotes won bronze, defeating Vernon Secondary in the thirdplace game. Twenty-six girls teams and 17 boys teams competed in the twoday tourney at KSS, KLO, Immaculata RSS and Dr. Knox.
Heat with 13 kills, while Kaitlynn Given finished with nine kills and seven digs. Katie Wuttunee and Megan Festival added seven and six digs, respectively. UBCO will have a week off to ponder its disappointing loss, before returning to action Nov. 13 and 14. GREYSTOKEPHOTO.COM
The UBC Okanagan was just a set away from keeping its perfect season in tact but couldn’t finish off the Winnipeg Wesmen in Canada West women’s volleyball action Saturday afternoon in Kelowna. After pulling off a sweep on Friday night, the No.1-ranked Heat surrendered a two-game lead the following day to lose 3-2 to the Wesmen (8-25, 15-25, 25-23, 2523, 15-11). UBCO is now 5-1 on the season, while Winnipeg (1-5) found the winner’s circle for the time this season. Beanna Beamish’s double-double led the Heat offense with 15 kills and 13 digs. Kaitlynn Given finished nine kills and seven digs, while Kailin Jones finished the match with a high of 25 digs.
UBCO’s Katy Klomps (right) and Michelle Jakszuk go up for a block against the University of Winnipeg in Canada West women’s volleyball Saturday. Winnipeg’s outstanding outside hitter, Ozana Nikolic, had 22 kills and 13 digs, while Tia Boroski took the second most swings for Winnipeg and
finished with seven kills and 14 digs. On Friday, the Heat rolled to a 3-0 win (25-16, 25-20, 28-26). Beamish topped the
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The UBCO men couldn’t find the winning formula as they dropped both home court matches to the University of Winnipeg. The Wesmen took Friday’s meeting at the Kelowna campus gym 3-0 (25-23, 29-27, 25-19). Lars Bornemann had 11 kills, Jim Bell had nine kills and eight digs,
Leo Schober assisted in scoring with six points, while Kristof Schlagintweit had 39 assists and nine digs. On Saturday afternoon, the Heat played better but fell again, 3-1 ( 2225, 17-25, 25-22, 22-25.) Bornemann again showed the way with 18 kills, while Bell dropped 16 kills and tallied six blocks. Coming off of
the bench and providing a spark was first-year Devon Cote who in limited time produced seven kills and five digs for the Heat. Starting in his fourth straight match in the middle, Adam Kern, went for seven kills and seven blocks. The Heat, now 1-5, will be in Calgary Nov. 13 and 14 to take on the Dinos.
All Saints Day November 1st is All Saints Sunday. For many Christians, it is a Sunday where we remember our brothers and sisters in Christ who have gone before us. Christians who celebrate All Saints Day believe that there is a special bond between Christians who have died and are in heaven, which theologians call the “Church triumphant,” and those of us who are still living, which scholars refer to as the, “Church militant.” Faith and trust in this bond was so beautifully illustrated for me by the words of a young grandson reflecting on the death of his beloved grandfather. He said: “I wish that “Opa” had taken his cell phone with him, then he could talk to us and tell us what it’s like.” This lad truly believed that his “Opa” was in heaven with Jesus. His innocent belief is supported by Jesus’ words in John’s Gospel: “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?” (John 11:25-26) As Jesus suffered on the cross for our sins, a repentant criminal, who suffered and died alongside Jesus, made this faith-filled request: “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.” (Luke 23:42-43) That young lad’s yearning gave me pause to reflect and ponder. What if my deceased mother and father had smuggled a cell phone along on their trip to glory? What if the cell phone had reception or service in heaven? I know that they would call me if they could. I would love to talk to them. What would they say?
I believe they would say: “Believe Ed! Heaven is real. Jesus is real. He really is with you. He really walks among you. He is really with you until the end of your age, until the end of this world’s time and he is revealed to all humankind.” “Believe you can be really free of the grief and regret caused by the mistakes, lies and trespasses of your past. So when your past sins bubble up and take over your mind, believe that is not God vexing or harassing you, it is your sinful self and the devil plotting to rob your life of joy, peace and hope. Believe that Jesus suffered and died on the cross for those sins. Believe that as a result you are free from your sins, they are paid in full.” “Believe you can really be free from the hurts of your past. Believe that God can give you the grace and peace to forgive those who have hurt you. Believe that God can heal your wounds and heal your mind.” “Believe that God wants you to be different. God wants you to shed His light in the world by speaking God’s Word. Always remember that God’s Word points an accusing finger at those who hear it so that they come to repentance, but through the Gospel of Jesus Christ, God reaches out His hand in love, friendship and forgiveness. Believe God embraces us with His Word and Sacraments. Believe that God wants you to be salt. God wants you to live by His Word. He wants you to be slow to anger and quick to forgive. He wants you to be kind and generous.” “God wants you to see that this life is not all there is. In the end, all your accomplishments will be forgotten, all your prizes and
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treasures will end up in the landfill or recycled. God wants you to see that our love of money and possessions does not lead to peace, hope and joy. It is the love of others that pays dividends. Our love for one another transcends death. We still love you and you still love us! God loves you. He wants you to love him back. God’s love not only transcends death, it destroys it and gives life afterwards. Read the Bible! God’s Word will change you. God’s words created the universe. Remember, universe means, “one word.” One word, God’s Word created all we can see and what we can’t see. God’s Word revealed in the Bible will create faith in you.” “We love you. Tell the family we called and we love them. Have hope! We will all be together again.” You can hear God’s Word and be in Christ’s presence at Grace Lutheran on Sunday mornings at 9:00 (Contemporary worship with praise band), and 10:30 (Traditional worship with choir &/or special music), and 6:30PM Healing Service the last Wednesday of each month. In Christ, Pastor Ed Skutshek Grace Lutheran Church
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Peter’s Your Independent Grocer store in Capri Centre, presented a $2,500 donation on behalf of the President’s Choice Children’s Charity to Spencer Philion, of Kelowna, to assist with his after-school oneon-one development disability support needs. Spencer, 13, is a student at Dr. Knox Middle School. The donation will assist with his after-school care and to participate in the horse riding program at Kelowna’s Arion Therapeutic Farm. On hand for the presentation to Spencer were (from left) grocery store owner Peter Boyd, Spencer’s sister Sara Philion, his mom Michelle Warren and store staff members.
Food insecurity and health Food insecurity is a growing problem for many people in the world, and even here in Canada. In fact, in 2012 roughly 12 per cent of Canadian households experienced some degree of food insecurity A study out of the University of Toronto examined food insecurity as it relates to health status and found it is tightly linked to poorer health. I have written many columns about socioeconomic impacts on mental and physical health. Poverty and its attendant problems including lack of access to sufficient nutritious and affordable food are some of the biggest determinants of health. Food insecurity is intertwined with other poverty issues, but is also an independent predictor of health. Food insecurity has been linked to poorer
Healing Minds PAUL LATIMER health in children including increased rates of asthma and depression. In adults, food insecurity is associated with higher rates of chronic illness and poor health. For this study, researchers examined data from some 67,000 Ontario adults between the ages of 18 and 64 who had participated in a community health survey in 2005, 2007-08 or 2009-10. They assessed food security in the year before the survey interview and linked information with health care data to determine direct health care costs during the same period. Not surprisingly, total health care costs rose
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Coast Capital Savings has come to our city with the credit union’s first Kelowna mobile mortgage team. Domenic Vinci, formerly with Interior Savings Credit Union, is the new vice-president, markets, projects and Initiatives. He will head up the Kelowna mobile mortgage team. Domenic was also a branch manager with one of Coast Capital’s legacy credit unions, Surrey Metro Savings, for 12 years. While the mortgage team is in place now, Coast Capital is working on finalizing the plans to
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locate a permanent branch in next year. Coast Capital also plans to add a mobile business banking manager in the coming weeks. Until the doors open at the new branch next year, members can count on their signature Coast Capital service through the contact centre, mobile banking app, online banking and dingfree ATM network. Coast capital offers banking, investment and insurance services through its 50 branches across B.C., with 522,000 members. Call 778-214-2772;email domenic.vinci@ coastcapitalsavings.com After more than five years at the Ramada Hotel and Conference Centre as front office manager, Ryan Coome has moved on, accepting the position of general manager at the
Straight From DeHart MAXINE DEHART Kelowna Prestige Hotel. Mike Isaac is the new front office manager at the Ramada. After selling M&M Meat Shops in February, Brett Irving has rejoined the insurance world at Westland Insurance Group in the Mission Park Shopping Center as a commercial insurance agent. Prior to buying M&M Meat Shops in 2008, Brett was in the insurance industry for 20 years. He came to Kelowna in 2002 as the commercial lines manager for Interior Saving Insurance where he spent six years heading up the commercial department. Call 250979-6420; email birving@ westlandinsurance.ca. Ginger Holmes has joined the firm of Pushor Mitchell LLP as an associate lawyer and will be practicing in the area of criminal law. Contact her at 250-8691285; email gholmes@ pushormitchell.com. Speaking of Pushor Mitchell, congratulations to Theresa Arsenault for being selected the 2015 Business Leader of the Year by the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce. After 38 years and starting as a teller at the main branch of the Kelowna & District Credit Union, Donna Austin, vice-president of operations, has retired. Steve Gronick, an internationally certified fitness coach and personal trainer, has opened Kelowna Fit Body Boot Camp at 1845 Spall Rd. This is not your typical fitness class. This boot camp offers 30
minute workouts designed to give twice the results in half the time and does not take a huge chunk of time out of your day. There are unlimited sessions at different times of the day to fit your schedule and nutrition is included. A kid’s corner is offered so you do not have to find a babysitter. Fit Body offers monthly packages with all group classes at various times in the morning, afternoon and evening. The workouts combine high intensity intervals with resistance training that causes an after-burn effect that makes your body burn fat and calories for over 28 hours after the workout. Each activity is timed and participants work at their own intensity and ability level. Minimal equipment is used and focus is placed on body weight exercises. If you desire abs like a slab or just a little less flab, Fit Body offers a cost effective and efficient workout program. For more information see the website fitbodykelowna. com or call 778-3638203. Glenmore Gift Gallery has opened in the Glenpark Village Mall at 110-1940 Kane Rd. The art gallery is owned and operated by Brian Potzkai, who was formerly with KFAerospace and a purchaser for the Grand Hotel, and Michelle Roberts, who managed the gift gallery at Paragon Pharmacy for over eight years. The Glenmore Gift Gallery offers several local artists including B-Line Design (ironworks); Baklia Designs (jewelry); Pressed Wishes (botanical art) and Maggie’s Labour of Love (jewelry). The gallery also has a huge array of other unique gift
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there are projects the retired men’s group has been asked to take but had to decline due to a lack of space. So the members are appealing to the community for help to provide or find a permanent location to open the “pilot shed.” Men’s Shed members have the tools and are willing to take on larger projects for our community, but they need space to do their work, something in the range of 1,500 to 2,500 square feet to accommodate a workshop. Call Okanagan Men’s Shed president Art Post at 250-717-1575 if you can help them out. See the website mensshed.ca for more information about the organization. Best-selling Whitewater Cooks author Shelley Adams, the creator
of the easy-to-follow, delicious recipes from fresh ingredients will visit Kelowna this weekend. On Friday, Nov. 6, she will be at Mosaic Books, 411 Bernard Ave., from noon to 1 p.m., and on Saturday, Nov. 7, she will be at Lakehouse Home Store, 510 Bernard Ave., from 1 to 3 p.m. The Lady of the Lake Society is looking for more ladies to join their team and volunteer to help run this year’s program. If you are interested and may be a good fit for the organization, call Betty Cleland at 250-215-2180 or email betty.cleland@ hotmail.com. Congratulations to The Greater Westside Board of Trade 2015 Key Business Award winners: Hergott Law (Business of the Year); Best Western
Plus Wine Country Hotel & Suites (Tourism & Hospitality); 1st Class Auto Glass & Upholstery (New Business); Fifth Avenue Auto (Small Business); Ben Klick (Young Entrepreneur); Save-On-Foods (Large Business); Hergott Law (Platinum Service Provider); Okanagan Frogbox (Sustainable Green Business); Westbank Library Branch (Community & Public Service). Do you have a household item in need of repair and do not want to toss it out, but are stumped on how to fix it. If it’s a bike, toaster, lamp or clothing that needs some mending, the Repair Café could be just what you are looking for. The event takes place at Okanagan College Center for Learning, 1000 KLO Rd., on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is to prevent things from landing in the garbage, so don’t toss it, repair it. Most of the fixers are simply hobbyists who enjoy helping others and volunteer their time. To celebrate their first full year at the Abbott Street location, The Kelowna Paddle Club will host The Paddle Party on Saturday, Nov. 28, at the Okanagan Mission Hall on Lakeshore Road, 7 p.m. with live music, a silent auction, refreshments snacks and a cold cut buffet later in the evening. The event will celebrate their season, growth in membership to 350, success of the programs offered to the public through the city, as well as drop-ins by the hundreds, all interested in learning more about the various forms of paddling. The paddle club hopes to raise funds from the event to purchase
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Thursday, November 5th at 4:00 — 7:00 PM - Drop In Thursday, November 5thKelowna at 4:00Branch — 7:00 PM - Drop 2nd Floor Great Room - ORL – 1380 Ellis Street In 2nd Floor Great Room - ORL Kelowna Refreshments will beBranch served– 1380 Ellis Street Refreshments will be served
and two full days of workshops Saturday and Sunday. Special rate for accommodation. Register, prepayment or more details call 250-878-7054; email info@alexfong.com; website alexfong.com. Kelowna Women in Business is proud to have Dawn McCooey, with the Women’s Enterprise Centre, will be the guest speaker for a Kelowna Women in Business dinner event planned for Wednesday Nov. 18, 5:30 p.m., at the Four Points Sheraton, 5505 Airport Way. McCooey will talk about the Six Keys to Marketing Success and how to maximize the opportunity to gain business exposure and increase sales. Kelowna Women in Business was established in 1993 as a not-forprofit organization to give a voice to Kelowna businesswomen. For more information about the organization or to register for the dinner, check out their website kwib.org for full details and to register. Gennext Kelowna and MNP are again hosting the 5th annual Masquerado Ball at Sandhill Winery on Nov. 14. This year the theme is Mardi Gras, so get you’re your gold, purple and green. Gennext is
the young professional arm of the United Way. Proceeds from the event will benefit the community to fund youth initiative grants, one of the joint initiatives funded by the United Way and Gennext. The ball sells out every year, so get your tickets ($45) early through Eventbrite or find the link through Gennext’s Facebook page. Victor Narynskyyi is the Gennext chair. Email him at victor@narynskyyi.ca or call 250-862-7344. Birthdays of the week: Happy 105th Ann Maze (Nov. 1); happy 60th Terri Hoogewoonink, Bay Salon (Nov. 5); Shaun Pierce, Creative Mortgage (Nov. 1); Doreen Gray (Nov. 3); Ezra Cipes (Nov. 4); Alison Moscrop (Nov. 4); Duncan Innes (Nov. 4); Frank Williams (Nov. 4); Rick Appleby (Nov. 6); Sid Ottenbriet (Nov. 6); Geoffrey Cooper (Nov. 7); Marg Craig (Nov. 8); Rick Mussellam (Nov.8); John Weisbeck (Nov. 9); Lawrence Syrnyk (Nov. 9); Bernice Sebastian (Nov. 9); Michael Loewen (Nov. 10). Maxine DeHart is Kelowna hotelier. Phone her at 250-979-4546, fax 250-860-3173, email maxdehart@telus.net .
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Split family complicates tax breaks The deductibility of child care expenses and other child tax credits when there has been a relationship breakdown has always been a minefield. For example, in the year of separation, the child care deduction can only be taken if the child physically resides with the parent paying the expense. The expense must have been incurred to allow the parent to participate in activities such as going to work; working from home; fulfilling the terms of a research grant; to attend school where full time attendance requires at least 10 hours per week and part time attendance requires 12 hours per month spent by the student in the program. While the spouses are living separate and apart at least 60 days after the end of the year and continue to live separate and apart, each spouse
Behind The Counter GABRIELE BANKA must calculate their annual child care expense amount independently for that first separation year. If each spouse contributes to a joint bank account that is used for the payment of childcare expenses, then the childcare expenses can be split based on the time that each spouse had physical custody of the child. In subsequent years, only the person with the lower income can deduct the child care expenses. The person with the higher income can only deduct if the person with the lower income attended school, was imprisoned or was certified by a medical physician to have mental or physical infirmity.
In a shared custody situation, one parent may reimburse the other parent for a portion of the child care costs. The first parent would claim the original cost less the reimbursement and the other parent would claim the reimbursed costs. The child care provider needs to issue a receipt to the first parent for the care provided and the first parent would then issue a receipt to the second parent for the amount reimbursed. If the amount reimbursed is considered to be ‘support’ then it would not be deductible as a child care expense. For more information, please refer to CRA folio S1-F3-C1 and S1-F3-C3. The annual child care expense amount is limited to $7,000 for each child under 7 years of age and $4,000 for each child over 6 and under 16 years of
age, or over 15 if the child has a physical or mental infirmity and dependent on the taxpayer. In the year of separation, there is also the ability to claim the child tax credit and designate one child as equivalent to spouse and to claim that credit as well. The ability to claim these credits is unavailable if the person claiming the credit is paying support payments to the other spouse. In that case, the spouse receiving the support payments has the ability to take the tax credits. However, if each spouse makes payments to each other during the year of separation, then neither spouse can take the credit. Gabriele Banka is a CPA, CGA and the owner of Banka & Company. 250-763-4528 info@bankaco.com
Big break for Kelowna high-tech firm The Kelowna high-tech firm Community Sift has been invited to be a part of “C100—48 Hours in the Valley.” This semi-annual mentorship program offers unparalleled access to programming, mentorship and networking in the Silicon Valley. The C100 is a nonprofit, member-driven association that supports Canadian technological companies through partnership, mentorship and investment. C100 members are some of the most influential minds in high-tech, top investors and entrepreneurs who are passionate about leveraging their experience, expertise and relationships. During this event, the C100 members will help connect, mentor and grow Canadian innovative companies. The goal is a more connected, informed and empowered Canadian startup community. “This event comes at a perfect time for us. The market has never been so keen on finding a solution for cyberbullying and online harassment and the Valley is the place to be,” said Community Sift’s CEO Chris Priebe.
“We already have incredible traction and have made an impression but being able to be a part of this event should blow the top off of what
we are doing.” Community Sift provides the underlying engine that makes today’s social sites thrive. Its software moderation tool
disrupts current industry practices by adding trust, context and sentiment to enhance a company’s ability to grow its user base.
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informational sessions, a doctor who provides chiropractic and acupuncture services and visits from UBC Okanagan nursing students. “It’s more than a shelter, it’s not something you just go and move out of,” explained NOW executive director Liz Talbott. “When people access that
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you’re able to fix a few or a whole bunch of things email recycle@cord. bc.ca, or call the waste reduction office at 250469-6250. Saturday Nov. 7 at Okanagan College. • Fall Turkey Dinner fund raiser for the Rutland United Church Saturday, Nov 7, 6pm – 9pm at Rutland United church, 1370 Rutland Road North, Kelowna. Tickets $15 adults, $5 for children 6 to 12. rutlandunited@shaw.ca or 250-765-5141. • Winfield’s Christmas Craft Sale: Over 55 tables of crafts, something for everyone. Please bring a donation for the Food Bank. Sunday, Nov 8, 10 am to 3 pm at Winfield Memorial Hall. • Remembrance Day
with the Law Foundation of BC and Pushor Mitchell law firm. All sessions are free with complimentary child minding available. Thursday, Nov. 5, Citizenship with Sandra Hakanson. 250-860-4911 or dorothee@kcr.ca. • Repair Café Are you handy fixing small appliances, or electronics, a real whiz at bike repair? Volunteer a few hours of your time to share your special skills. Repair Cafés encourage people to think about repairing their broken items instead of tossing them. As a volunteer fixer you would spend four hours fixing random items that people bring to the event. It’s fun; you meet lots of new people, teach a bit about repairing things, and visit with like-minded fixers. If
• Guest Speaker Series hosted by Creative Studies at UBC Okanagan, professional creative and critical speakers representing visual artists, authors, performing artists, etc. Nov 9 Fern Helfand (photographer), and Briar Craig (print making) Nov 16 Ayumi Goto (performance), Robert Ornellas (performance), Virginie Magnet (performance) Dec 4 Stephen Foster (media art) Free to the public 6 to 9 pm in Fipke Centre, room FIP 121, at 3247 University Way, UBCO campus. •.Kelowna Community Resources presents a legal information series for immigrants in partnership
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at Kelowna Museums Visitors of all ages can learn about those who fought for our freedom. Exhibits, stories of local soldiers, hands-on activities, participate in military drills and meet local veterans. This day is meant to be shared by the whole family. Guided tours of The Glory Passes exhibit led by Keith Boehmer, military history interpreter at noon, 1 and 2 pm Wednesday, Nov 11, after civic ceremonies at local cenotaphs, 11:30 am to 3 pm at Okanagan Military Museum, 1424 Ellis St cneale@kelowna museums.ca or 250763-2417 ext. 28 kelownamuseums.ca/ events/ • Okanagan Master Gardeners present Brian Minter speaking on The Changing World of Gardens. Many people live in condos and apartments without access to yards and garden plots, water usage is an issue and we are seeing a shift away from chemical fertilizers to more sustainable and environmentally friendly practices. Brian has seen these changes coming and has adapted his practices and sourced out new products to support them. Saturday, Nov 14 1 to 2:30 pm at Okanagan College Theater 1000 KLO Road Kelowna sbanner9@shaw.ca 250-764-2218 or okanaganmaster gardeners@gmail.com • Okanagan Potters Association Fall Show showcasing some of the Okanagan’s best potters and artisans. The Okanagan Potters Association has been bringing quality functional and decorative
work to the public for over 48 years. We are happy to answer all your questions about our creative process. Saturday and Sunday Nov 14 & 15, 10 am to 5 pm at the Okanagan Mission Community Hall, 4409 Lakeshore Rd. elahug@yahoo.ca or 250-768-4720 www. okanaganpotters.ca • Discover Africa’s Culture and Cuisine presented by Kelowna Sunrise Rotary and Kelowna Grandmothers for Africa supporting Grandmothers in Africa who are raising a generation of children who have lost their parents to AIDS. Taste of African food provided by the young chefs at Okanagan College. Watch Kelowna artist Rod Charlesworth paint as the evening unfolds. Silent auction includes the Charlesworth paintin g and varied stone sculptures by African artists. Entertainment by Bobby Bovenzi – Nankama Drum And Dance Troupe. Saturday Nov 14, cocktails at 5 Supper at 6 pm at Okanagan College Atrium 1000 KLO Road Kelowna Tickets $75 from www.eventbrite.ca or call 250 878 8710 or 250 215 5829.
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relaxation, improved strength and balance as well as lifted spirits. Tuesday, 9:30-11:30 a.m.; Monday, 7-9 p.m. through Dec. 14. Call 1-888-tai-chi-2; email kelowna@taoist.org. • Salsa Thursdays Singles, couples, all levels and ages, 30 minute lesson with dance to follow. $5 admission (Pay for three, get one free). $2 after 9 pm. Great exercise for body and mind. Meet new people. 8-10 pm Thursdays through Dec. 17. at Rotary Centre for the Arts in 421 Cawston Ave., Kelowna. www. rotarycentreforthearts. com • Addictions Recovery peer support group. based on SMART (self management and recovery training) principles, using tools from cognitive behavioural therapy. Alternative to the 12 step approach. Safe, respectful, anonymous environment. We welcome all, regardless of addictive substances/ behaviour. Tuesdays, 7 pm at 204 - 1456 St Paul St, Kelowna. Contact: soberkelowna@gmail. com, 250-859-4300. SmartRecovery.org for more info. • SMART Recovery meeting, addiction recovery based on the latest scientific research and by participating in a free, self-empowering, science-based mutual help group. Thursdays 7 pm through May 24, 2016 at The Bridge Youth and Family Services (Portable 2), 760 Hwy. 33 W., Rutland. paul_hearnden@ hotmail.com. To add your item go to kelownacapnews.com and follow Calendar links.
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Group The weekly dropin is open to anyone who has lost a love one. The group is a safe space in which you can share your journey and receive support from others who have experienced a loss. It is about listening and being heard rather than fixing. Groups are facilitated by trained Central Okanagan Hospice Assoc. volunteers. There is no cost to participate and no need to register, the only requirement is to protect the confidentiality of the group outside of meetings. Meet Thursdays 1 pm at 204-1456 St Paul Street in Kelowna weekly through May, 2016. (No meetings Dec 10, 2015 through to Jan 7, 2016) www.hospicecoha.org. • Grandparents Raising Grandchildren weekly support group for grandparents or other relatives raising a family member’s child. Downtown Kelowna location. Free with child care available. Through June 14, 2016. To register call GRG support line at 1-855474-9777, Kelowna Community Resources at 250 763-8008 ext. 125 or Kelowna Family Centre at 250 860-3181. • Songshine Singers voice therapy classes designed for those with failing voices from Parkinson’s disease or other vocal problems Tuesdays 1:30 - 2:45 pm through August 2016 (except July) at Seventh day Adventist Church, 1130 Springfield Rd. Kelowna. Call 250-8699323 or sclerk1@telus.net • Taoist Tai Chi ® arts is a moving meditation designed to promote wellbeing for people of all ages and abilities. This practice provides deep
Ukrainian Dance Party! Saturday, November 14th
Ukrainian Orthodox Hall, 1935 Barlee Road Doors open at 5:00pm Ukrainian Food & Refreshments for sale Dolyna DJ Music Tickets: Adults $15 • Youth (13-18) $10 • Kids $5 Call 250.300.0233 to buy your tickets (Sorry, no tickets available at the door!)
An upcoming free information session for seniors will cover the various housing options available to seniors, including subsidized housing, supportive living, assisted living, and residential care. An Interior Health representative will also be present to help answer long-term care questions. The session will take place Thursday, Nov. 12, 10 to 11 a.m., at the Seniors Outreach & Resource Centre, 102-2055 Benvoulin Crt., in Kelowna. To register for this free event please call 250-8616180 or email seniorshousing@telus.net
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lifestyles__________________________________________________________________ ENTERTAINMENT: WHAT’S ON
Musician brings festive karaoke tour to Habitat
CONCERT Rich Aucoin’s Karaoke Carnival Tour Thursday, Nov. 12 The Habitat 248 Leon Ave. Kelowna Sweat dripping from your pores, confetti flying everywhere filling those pores. A lightshow perfectly in sync with projected images around you which are perfectly in sync with positive jams emanating from the speaker systems and the vocal chords of yourself and those around you and all donned by a parachuted carnival tent canopy. This is Rich Aucoin’s Karaoke Carnival Tour. Sing-along in crowdkaraoke with your friends to Aucoin’s music as the words flash before you on the projection screen and are screamed on all sides of you for a highenergy dance party to the whole spectrum of visual collage. Get covered in confetti and parachutes and group hugs under the rainbow of a light-show culminating in a few singalong epics by way of Queen and Bowie to close out the sweaty night. Aucion has released a new album, Ephemeral, which has garned six Nov Scotia Music Awards nominations. CONCERT Hedley Tuesday, May 17, 2016 Prospera Place 1223 Water St. Kelowna Hedley returns to the familiar confines of
150,000 tickets across Canada. Hedley have produced five consecutive multiplatinum albums— Hedley (2005), Famous Last Words (2007), The Show Must Go (2009), Storms (2011) and Wild Life (2013). Tickets will be available online at selectyourtickets.com, call 250-762-5050 or at the Prospera Place Box Office. CONCERT Jesse Roper Thursday, Nov.4 Doc Willoughbys 353 Bernard Ave. Kelowna
Prospera Place for a stop on the group’s Canadian tour next year. Hedley, who have included Kelowna in previous tours, will play here Tuesday, May 17, 2016. Tickets go on sale Friday, Nov. 6, 10 a.m. The opening acts will be Carly Rae Jepsen, she of the Call Me Maybe international hit song of 2012, and Francesco Yates. Hedley’s tour will be in support of the band’s sixth studio album, Hello. Featuring a state-ofthe-art stage production, the 2016 tour will be the Juno Award winning Hedley’s most impressive show to date, with staging elements that will bring the band closer to the fans than ever before. “Playing live is who we are, and going on tour is the ultimate way for us to interact with our fans,” said Hedley frontman and creative force Jacob Hoggard about the upcoming tour. “We’re about to unveil the most spectacular tour we’ve ever embarked upon. “We can’t wait to connect with each and every one of our fans, in person…and to pull some pretty amazing tricks out of our sleeves. “We have amazing fans and we can’t wait to share this with them.” Having sold close to 500,000 tickets in Canadian arenas since 2010, Hedley have quickly and quietly become one of the most successful touring acts in the country. In 2013 alone, the Wild Life tour sold
A top 12 finalist in the BC Peak Performance Project, Jesse Roper is in the midst of an intimate Alberta house concert tour, coming on the heels of the release of his new album Red Bird earlier this year and playing the West Coast music festival circuit over this past summer. Roper just recently released an acoustic album, Food For A Day Acoustic Sessions, in support of the Our Place Society based out of Victoria. EVENT Neighbourhood Nosh Thursday, Nov. 5 4-6 p.m. Laurel Packinghouse 1304 Ellis St. Kelowna The Neighbourhood Nosh is a monthly event presented by the BC Wine Museum, VQA Wineshop and the BC Orchard Industry Museum as part of a Cultural District initiative called First Thursdays. Experience a wine tasting from a local winery complimented by a feature “fruity nosh” which showcases local Okanagan fruits. The November event will see the wine tasting provided by Quinta Ferreira Estate Winery coupled with a selection of cheeses by Poplar Grove & Terroir Cheese. For more information on this event contact Christina Neale at 250-763-2417, ext. 28 or email cneale@ kelownamuseums.ca THEATRE Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike Fred Skeleton Theatre Nov. 5-7, Nov. 12-14 Creekside Theatre
10241 Bottom Wood Lake Rd. Lake Country The Fred Skeleton Theatre Company will bring the Broadway hit Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike to Lake Country next month. Described as “deliriously funny” by the New York Times, the play showcases dysfunctional sibling rivalries as Vanya and Sonia deal with their movie star sister Masha and her brawny boyfriend Spike. The Fred Skeleton crew, coming off their win for Best Production at this year’s Okanagan Zone Festival, have been on the look-out for a Tony Award winning comedy. “We were ecstatic with the reception we got for the dramatic performances in Our
Country’s Good,” said director Rob MasonBrown, referring to the theatre company’s previous play. “But it’s an exhausting experience, and once it was over we said, ‘Okay, let’s do something outrageous, and let’s have some fun with it.’” Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike is being developed by an experienced cast and crew, led by MasonBrown, who was awarded Best Director honours at the 2014 BC Mainstage Festival, and for two years running at the Okanagan Theatre Festival. The numerous title roles are played by veterans Stephen Jefferys, Kim Fournier, Peter Macleod, and Dorothy Dalba, the 2013 Ozone Festival winner for Best Actress.
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Tickets can be purchased by phone from the Creekside Theatre, 250766-5669 or online at fredskeleton.com CONCERT Pavlo Thursday, Nov. 5 7:30 p.m. Kelowna Community Theatre 1375 Water St. Pavlo is described as a “Guitar Master” whose gift for original melodies is in equal measure to his genius ability to fully engage any audience. From independently growing his own musical genre, he calls “Mediterranean Music,” Pavlo’s style has attracted the respect of Gordon Lightfoot; Moses Znaimer; Julio Iglesias; R Kelly; Jay Z; even Prince Charles. Meticulously weaving world instruments with
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#KC05021701 – 63 Papers Hwy. 33 W 735 to 815 ODD, Balmoral Rd. Barber Rd, Hollywood Rd. S 215 to 285 ODD, Hollywood Rd. S 270 to 546 EVEN, Petch Rd. #KC05023201 - 63 Papers Dougall Rd.S. 520 to 910, Benchview Rd. 125 to 325 ODD #KC05024401 - 46 Papers Autumn Rd, Fulmer Rd, Loseth Rd. 1600 to 1799, Lynrick Rd. 1634 to 1843 #KC06025400 - 133 Papers Fleming Rd, Hein Rd, Homer Rd, Homer Crt, Houghton Rd. 980 to 1131, Leathead Rd. 1135 Only, McPhee St. #KC06025700 - 75 Papers Asher Rd. 420 to 510, Donhauser Rd, Leathead Rd. 101 to 355 ODD, McDonald Rd, Montgomery Rd, Ponto Rd, Rutland Rd. N. 450 to 530 EVEN #KC06026600 - 88 Papers Briarwood Rd, Mugford Crt, Mugford Rd. 140 to 367, Rutland Rd. N. 375 to 515 ODD #KC06028700 – 60 Papers Hayashi Rd. 1625 to 1700, Horning Rd, McKenzie Rd. 1551 to 1775, Panorama Lane, Stayman Rd.
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a classic Mediterranean guitar sound, Pavlo has developed a style that is uniquely his own and has audiences raving. Pavlo, was raised in Toronto within a supportive and lively Greek family whose motto was: “Have the courage to do what you love; and the drive to do it well.” As an independent artist, he lives by those words. While he has earned great respect within the music industry, Pavlo continues his life’s ambition—to share the gift and enjoyment of music far and wide, without borders or barriers. Tickets are available at SelectYourTickets.com, or by calling 250-762-5050 or going in person to the Prospera Place box office.
#KC07000919 - 56 Papers Marathon Crt, Olympus Way, Pinewood Pl. #KC07001014 - 27 Papers Aurora Hgts. #KC07001015 - 48 Papers Peak Point Crt. 1800 to 1899, Peak Point Dr. #KC08001510 - 34 Papers Bridgeview Rd, Essen Rd, Kelview Rd. Kelview Crt. #KC08001610 – 34 Papers Hayman Rd. 2200 to 2377, Keefe Rd, Thacker Dr. 2210 to 2438, Thacker Dr. 2215 to 2469 #KC08001711 - 23 Papers Hayman Rd. 2445 to 2505, Stuart Rd. 705 to 760, Thacker Dr. 2448 to 2525 #KC08001712 - 42 Papers Buena Vista Rd, Crestview Rd, Hayman Rd. 2395 to 2415, Issler Rd, Scantland Rd. 618 to 645 #KC08001811 - 42 Papers Boucherie Rd. 2545 to 2555, Brenmauer Rd, Rumney Rd, Sinclair Rd, Stuart Rd. 842 to 995, Winnipeg Rd. #KC08001812 - 31 Papers Collingwood Rd, Harmon Rd, McKay Rd. #KC08001911 - 23 Papers Anders Rd. 890 to 930 EVEN, Skyline Rd, Boucherie Rd. 2650 to 2689
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New rental options for seniors and the disabled Seniors and people with disabilities in Kelowna will soon have more affordable housing options with the start of construction of the
second phase of Apple Valley. The five-storey building will provide 78 additional rental apartments, bringing the total number
of units at Apple Valley to 150. “Increasing affordable rental housing for seniors and persons with disabilities continues
to be a priority for our government. It’s exciting that we are breaking ground on the expansion of Apple Valley today to further meet the housing
Emotional support for local caregivers Asking for help is not easy for most people. But for the increasing number of Kelowna residents caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia, it’s essential. “You really can’t support your family member by yourself,” said Carly Gronlund,
regional education and support coordinator for the non-profit Alzheimer Society of B.C. The society makes it easier for caregivers who need help by running free support and information groups. Participants meet monthly to share practical tips and strategies for living with dementia. “They create support
and friendship with others whose lives are affected by dementia,” said Gronlund. Participants receive much-needed emotional support, she said. “It’s a safe environment where you can learn, laugh, and help each other through mutual understanding.” The groups serve
people who want current information that will help improve quality of life for themselves and their family member. For more information on local support groups, Kelowna residents can contact Carly Gronlund at 250-860-0305 (toll-free 1-800-634-3399) or email cgronlund@alzheimerbc. org.
needs in our community,” said Steve Thomson, MLA for Kelowna-Mission. Residents will be able to enjoy access to the Ziglar Recreation and Senior Support Centre, which opened in 2011 as part of the first phase of the development. The centre includes a fireside lounge and library, a multi-purpose room, meeting rooms, a large community kitchen, a billiards/shuffleboard room and a six-lane bowling alley. The B.C. government is arranging close to $13-million in construction financing,
while the Society of Hope providing the land, valued at $1.5 million. “The expansion of Apple Valley will increase Hope’s housing portfolio to 635 rental homes. We’d like to thank both the province and the city of Kelowna for continuing to support housing projects that meet the needs of seniors, families and those with disabilities in Kelowna,” said Lorne Gerber, president of The Society Of Hope. “By working together we are improving people’s lives and making a real difference in our city.” The Society of Hope is
a non-profit organization that has been providing quality, affordable housing to low-income residents in the Central Okanagan since 1989. Construction is expected to be completed by late fall 2016. Work also continues with 50 units of affordable seniors’ housing at Pleasantvale in Kelowna. That project is expected to be finished by spring 2016. The second phase of Apple Valley will be managed and operated by the Society of Hope.
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“And no matter what it is, they can work with staff there to help them move on.” NOW also provides addiction treatment through its Essentials program. Through the program, NOW offers safe housing, a four-month life skills program and trauma therapy. NOW also assists with rent and utility bills in the event someone can’t afford it. For example, if an assistance cheque only provides $570 a month for rent and rent is $800, NOW can provide the rest of the rent for a period of time. One of NOW’s largest projects is the Tutt Apartments, located on Tutt Street. The project, first opened five years ago as of next March, provides 60 units of affordable housing. “If you’re on income assistance, you pay your income assistance rates,” Talbott said. “So for one bed you’ll be paying $375 a month, which is phenomenal. But then look at it if you’re only getting $610 a month, it’s still hard to live in Kelowna.” The Tutt Street housing isn’t just for women with addictions, but for any women in financial need. However, Talbott noted they require tenants to be 10 months addiction-free, as many of the women living there have worked hard to shake addictions of their own. Although NOW has expanded
NOW (New Opportunities for Women) executive director Liz Talbott. significantly since starting in 1998, Talbott said they wouldn’t be able to offer all of the programs they do without the tremendous support they receive from the community. “NOW is the beneficiary of many fundraisers and donations from local businesses, residents and funding from organizations such as the Central Okanagan Foundation, which has been supporting them for many years and is currently funding NOW’s trauma therapy. “This year, we had the opportunity to apply for multi-year funding, which is something that is really rare in the non-profit world,” Talbott explained. “Usually funding is year to year, with applications and reporting every year. To be given the opportunity for multi-year funding is like Christmas has come early.” As NOW continues to grow
in its capacity to help women in Kelowna, so too does the need for it. Talbott noted almost everything they offer has a waiting list, and they have started to see elders and people with terminal diseases coming to their shelter. She added it’s not just NOW that is full, but the other shelters and organizations in Kelowna are also at their capacity. NOW is continually looking to the future to expand the ways and number of people it can help, and currently that involves exploring ways to fund a worker who can follow up with people they’ve helped. The organization is also working with a developer to bring in more affordable housing, and finally there is Talbott’s biggest dream for NOW. “Our emergency shelter was built in the late ‘50s, and it’s had bits bolted onto it here and there,” she described. “The dream that we all talk about is to flatten it and rebuild with some critical needs: “Some hospital assistance, mental health workers and then some housing above where people can stay until they’re ready to move on.” As Talbott and the rest of the NOW staff continue to work toward expanding their programs and making their dream a reality, one thing will continue to be certain— they will do everything they can to help any woman, youth or child in need. edit@kelownacapnews.com
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Time for radon gas home test Greg Baytalan Contributor
Radon gas is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking. Radon is a naturally occurring gas found in the ground throughout the world. Most homes that are in contact with the ground will contain some amount of radon gas. Radon becomes more of a concern when it reaches high levels. Radon levels vary across the country. According to Health Canada, about seven per cent of the Canadian homes have radon levels that may be putting residents at risk.
Here in the B.C. Interior we have some “hot spot” areas with high radon levels in approximately 40 per cent of homes. Many houses contain recreation rooms or suites in the basement that are occupied for many hours per day. Being heavier than air, radon accumulates in low lying areas like basements and can be drawn to higher floors within the building through natural indoor air movement. Radon in combination with tobacco smoke, including second-hand smoke can increase the risk substantially. Health Canada estimates that one in three smokers exposed
to high radon levels will develop lung cancer. Radon gas is colourless, odourless and tasteless, so the only way to know if the radon levels in your home are high is to conduct testing. The best time to test your home for radon gas is now through April. During the cooler months windows and doors are often closed and rising warm air in a home draws more radon from the ground. Testing a home is easy and inexpensive. Testing involves placing a small puck-like kit within the lowest area of the home that could be occupied for more than four hours per
day. The kit should remain in that location for a minimum of three months and then mailed to a laboratory for results. Just because your neighbours tested their homes and found low results does not mean your home is low too. The test results for your home can be very different. This is because factors beyond the local geology influence the levels within a building. Essentially, radon takes the path of least resistance, and resistance can vary between homes. Radon can enter a home through the foundation, including concrete and more so through cracks in a foundation
or dirt floor such as older crawl spaces. It can also enter a home through the ventilation system. The bottom line is that everyone should test their homes for radon to see if this gas (dubbed as the “silent killer”) is lurking. If elevated radon levels are found, basic measures can be taken to address the problem. Test kits are available from BC Lung Association—order online at http://www.radonaware. ca or call 1-800-665-LUNG (5864). More information on radon can be found on the Interior Health website (www.interiorhealth. ca/RadonGas).
Less competition for winter sales For many, the holiday season is a busy time that includes shopping, cooking and entertaining. Amidst the hustle, it may seem difficult to find time for selling a home. Yet some homeowners would prefer to list their home at this busy time. “Sometimes professional, or personal, circumstances arise that require owners to sell their homes,” said Pat Verge, president of the Ontario Real Estate Association. “But other times homeowners are simply ready to sell and the prospect of less competition from other sellers is appealing. “Whatever an owner’s reasons are for listing their home at this time, if done properly, the process should be
successful.” Here are five tips to keep in mind if listing your home in this season: 1. Deck the halls…to a minimum: Seasonal decorations are the way to go. Minimize décor to avoid crowding your home and distracting buyers. 2. Don’t hide flaws: Rather than covering up flaws with décor, take the time to fix them or keep them revealed to avoid future conflicts with buyers. 3. Hire a realtor: Enlist the services of someone that you trust and who will be available for you during the holidays. This will help alleviate some of the stress of selling and give you more time to enjoy the season. 4. Price to sell and be prepared to negotiate: No matter what time of
Selling a house during Christmas presents some challenges that homeowners should keep in mind. year, a home that is properly priced will attract buyers. 5. Market your home: Take time to enhance your home’s curb appeal (even
if it is covered in snow) and use good quality photography to show off your home (use photos taken in the spring/ summer months if possible).
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Sales in 2015 have seen a significant improvement in the Central Okanagan real estate market and the community spirit of local realtors continues stronger than ever as many give their time, money and expertise. This is the 10th year the Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board’s (OMREB) Central Zone will recognize the exemplary efforts of its members with annual Realtors Care Awards. This year’s awards presentation will be made at the zone’s annual Christmas luncheon on Dec. 2. “To show our pride in the community contributions of the realtors of the Central Zone of the Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board we, the zone executive, are pleased to launch the call for nominations for the 2015 Annual Realtors Care Awards,” said Kelowna real estate agent Anita Clegg, a member of OMREB’s Central Zone executive. OMREB members can nominate a deserving realtor or real estate office for this award. Nominations will also be accepted from the general public. The deadline for nominations is Wednesday, Nov.18. For nomination form and eligibility criteria, visit omreb.com for the Central Zone award nomination package. “Realtors are good public citizens who care about the communities that they live and work in and the world around them,” added Clegg. “I am always amazed at all the ways my colleagues give back, the leadership they take and the good example they set for others.” The Central Zone of OMREB covers an area from Peachland to Lake Country and east along Highway 33 to Westbridge (including the Christian Valley). The Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board (OMREB) is comprised of 1,096 member real estate agents and 91 real estate offices in the B.C. Southern Interior.
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Of Prime Interest: Consolidating your debt At this time of year we start looking ahead to the coming winter months, to the Christmas season and what 2016 has in store for
us all. We, as mortgage consultants, also look ahead to see what’s in store for the mortgage market.
We see through our mortgage applications where there are those who have credit cards, personal loans and unsecured credit lines
Interest rates are historically low and with the upcoming holiday spending it may be time to take a look at your debt structure.
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and find it difficult to manage all of those payments. On top of that the interest rates on those credit cards can be as high as 19 per cent and personal loan rates will generally run higher than what you would pay if they were secured by a mortgage on your home. Also on unsecured credit lines the rates charged are around two per cent over the lender’s prime meaning a rate of 4.7 per cent. We have to look at whether or not we actually need to have more than one credit card, personal loan and credit line. This will cause you to pay more interest than is necessary. In saying that. it depends on the amount of equity you have in your home for a refinance. For example, if your home has a value of $400,000
and your existing mortgage balance is $200,000, you can refinance up to 80 per cent of the value of the property or up to $320,000. In the event you have four credit cards with balances totaling $50,000, a personal loan of $25,000 and a credit line with a balance of $30,000 on an unsecured basis the total amount of those is $105,000. You could consolidate that amount into your first mortgage of $200,000 for a total mortgage of $305,000. That would simplify the number of different payments you would have to make into one easy payment at a much lower rate. You would be able to eliminate three credit cards leaving you with one payment you feel comfortable with. The personal loan would be alleviated and the unse-
cured credit line would also be gone. What some of our clients do is make their payments as high as their budget will allow to ensure they pay down the added balance as quickly as possible. Also keep in mind there is the option to make lump sum payments once each year and there is also the option to increase payments by up to a certain amount once each year. Lump sum payments and payment increases will be from 15 to 20 per cent, depending on the lender. Add to that weekly or bi-weekly payments and your mortgage balance will drop even quicker. Of Prime Interest is a collaberation of mortgage professionals: Trish Balaberde, 250-470-8324; Darwyn Sloat, 250-718-4117; and Christine Hawkins, 250826-2001.
Pumpkins make great compost Now that Halloween is over, instead of throwing your jack-o’-lantern in the garbage, consider composting your Halloween pumpkin. “Pumpkins are rich in nitrogen, a big part of a composter’s diet,” said waste reduction facilitator Rae Stewart, with the regional waste reduction office. “Just chop up your pumpkin into small pieces and toss it into your backyard composter with some fall leaves. It will break down well to become a nutrient-rich soil amendment you can put in your garden or flower beds next spring.” It’s estimated that 25,000 or about nine tonnes of pumpkins will be disposed of this fall. If you don’t compost, you can put your
pumpkin in your yard waste cart for your next pickup. Check your Living Greener Calendar, the My-Waste app, or regionaldistrict.com/ recycle for yard waste pickup schedules in your area. A reminder that yard waste pick-up ends for this year Nov. 30. You can also take your pumpkin to the Glenmore Landfill or the Westside Residential Waste Disposal facility free of charge, along with grass, leaves, pine needles, fruit droppings and prunings up to 20 centimeters (eight inches) in diameter. The free drop-off for yard waste up to 250 kilograms runs year round. For more information on composting or yard waste collection programs, visit regionaldistrict.com/recycle or call 250-469-6250.
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A university professor who teaches and does research on the biological effects of electromagnetic energy will be speaking at a forum in Kelowna this month. Magda Havas will give a presentation about the damage that occurs with radio and microwave technologies and WiFi in schools, smart meters and cell phones on Friday, Nov. 13, 7 p.m., at the Evangel Church, 3261 Gordon Dr. Kelowna Safe Meters is the sponsor behind Havas’ visit to Kelowna. Havas received her PhD from the University of Toronto and currently teaches at Trent
University in Peterborough, Ont. Her current research is concerned with the biological effects of electromagnetic pollution including radio frequency radiation, electromagnetic fields, dirty electricity and ground current. Havas works with diabetics as well as individuals with multiple sclerosis, tinnitus, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia and those who are electrically hypersensitive. Her latest research links microwave radiation from wireless phones to heart irregularities such as arrhythmia and tachycardia (rapid heart rate). She also conducts research on sick
building syndrome as it relates to dirty electricity in schools. Havas has served as an expert witness in matters dealing with electrical pollution in both Canada and the U.S. She serves on the Scientific Secretariat for the International Commission for Electromagnetic Safety and serves as science advisor on EMF-related issues to non-profit organizations in Canada, U.S. United Kingdom and the Netherlands. Havas’ presentation in Kelowna is free but $10 donations to Kelowna Safe Meters will be appreciated.
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It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather. After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Dad passed peacefully at the Central Okanagan Hospice with his daughter Heidi by his side. Dad was predeceased by Mary, his beloved wife and best friend of 67 years, on January 23 of this year. He leaves behind his sons Rick and Mike (Vicki), his daughter Heidi (Dusty), five grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren. As dad requested there will be no service at this time. If desired, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
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TRY A CLASSIFIED AD EDEN, JAMES RODNEY JUNE 10, 1941 ~ OCTOBER 26, 2015 Jim left this world in his own home, surrounded by family after a brave fight against cancer. Throughout his illness he maintained his sense of humour and the grace that defined him. Jim was born in Summerland, BC on June 10, 1941 to Hilda and Harvey Eden. He was the middle child, alongside his sister Donna (Claire), and his brother Brian (Jane). He was raised on an orchard, and maintained his love of farming and the land. Jim attended BCIT at 17 years of age and became a journeyman iron worker. He loved to build bridges and felt that they were monments. He worked on countless bridges throughout his career, but most notable was the original Port Mann Bridge. Jim worked throughout Western Canada on many projects and was well respected amongst his peers. He was incredibly proud to have been one of the iron workers to construct the Sydney Opera House in Australia. Jim, a true romantic, actually placed a time capsule in one of the beams prior to erecting it. Jim married his wife Faye in Summerland in 1965, and began a love story that lasted 50 years. They had three children; James (Cindy), Wylie (Sandi), and Sarah. Jim was the most devoted and loving Poppa to his three grandchildren; Alyssa, Liam, and Rhys. Sadly he will miss the birth of his fourth grandchild expected to arrive in January, but he was pleased when his Daughter-in-law Sandi would let him feel kicks from the baby. Jim owned and operated the Texaco station in Golden, BC for six years. He was naturally mechanical, and could fix anything. When they sold the service station, Jim and Faye moved to Winfield where they fulfilled his lifelong dream of owning his own orchard. His farm was his paradise here on earth. He worked long hard hours on the orchard, and spent 13 years as a regular vendor at the Kelowna Farmer’s Market. He felt that if you love what you do, you would never work a day in your life. Jim was a beloved Uncle to many special Nieces and Nephews. His Brother-in-law Hank (Dianne), and Sisters-in-law Doreen, Gail, Grace and Jackie were always dear to him. Jim had a twinkle in his eye, and people were attracted to his character. He collected friends easily, and many are mourning his loss with us. Our family would like to extend a special thank you to the Staff, Physicians and Nurses (our friends) on 4b at KGH. We would also like to thank Dr. Mike Penney, our Family, and our many special friends and neighbours for their support and kindness. There will be a celebration of Jim’s life on November the 8th, 2:30pm at The Winfield United Church.
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March 29, 1933 ~ October 30, 2015 Anne peacefully went to be with the Lord on October 30, 2015 at the age of 82. She is survived by her sons: Doug (Karen) Braun of Kelowna, grandchildren Caleb (Emily) of Edmonton, Tobias (Renee McAlpine) of Kelowna; Bart (Rodelio) Braun of North Vancouver; Edwin (Daisy) Kong of Coquitlam; grandchildren Emily (Mark) Gestrin of Port Moody, Francis (Vivian) Kong and great granddaughter Noel of Calgary; brother Werner (Marg) Pauls of Niverville MB. She was sadly predeceased by her husband Fred in 2012 and son Kelvin in 1980. There will be an opportunity to pay respects and visit with the family Thursday, November 5th from 7:30-8:30 pm at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Rd. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, November 6 at 1:00pm at Mission Creek Alliance Church, 2091 Springfield. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alliance Missions. For more information about Anne’s life and to offer condolences, go to: www.springfieldfuneralhome.ca Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com 250-860-7077.
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PETS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION
SPCA AUXILIARY Luncheon & Sale First United Church Hall 721 Bernard Ave. • 10 am - 1 pm
Next 2015 Event (always held on Saturday)
Saturday November 7th LUNCH Soup, Sandwiches, Sweets with tea or coffee $5.00 FOR SALE
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BOO BOO ID#383299
YOGI ID# 383298 2 YEAR OLD GUINEA PIG MALE
Hi, my name is Yogi. I came to the Shelter with my bother, BooBoo, to find a new home. We’ve been together since birth, so we need to go to a home together. If you know how to love and care for one of us, it’s no extra trouble to love and care for the two of us - really, it’s not. Just remember - it will be twice the “cute and lovable” you’ll get in return. It’s been told that we make really good ‘first pets’ for a young family. Just like humans, we enjoy our apple (less the core), carrot and kale treats....we squeek with anticipation while they are being prepared. We are great fun and would be great company.
Be Vigilant!
2 YEAR OLD GUINEA PIG MALE
Hi, my name is BooBoo. I came to the Shelter with my bother, Yogi, to find a new home. We’ve been together since birth, so we need to go to a home together. If you know how to love and care for one of us, it’s no extra trouble to love and care for the two of us - really, it’s not. Just remember - it will be twice the “cute and lovable” you’ll get in return. It’s been told that we make really good ‘first pets’ for a young family. Just like humans, we enjoy our apple (less the core), carrot and kale treats....we squeek with anticipation while they are being prepared. We are great fun and would be great company.
APPLE ID#383671
NALA ID#381152
1 YEAR OLD DOMESTIC SHORT HAIR SPAYED FEMALE
1 YEAR OLD DOMESTIC SHORT HAIR SPAYED FEMALE
Hello there! My name is Apple and I am a
Well hello there! My name is Nala and
very sweet young girl. I love attention and get
I would love to meet you! I am a very
along well with other cats with no problem.
young, calm, well behaved girl who is
I would do well in a home with people who
very adaptable. I would love an interactive
would like to spend a lot of time with me. My
family to call my own, and your couch!
beautiful amber eyes will mesmerize you. If
If you are looking for a friendly, social
you would like to meet me, please come take
cat please come introduce yourself... I
a peek! You won’t be sorry!
promise I will do my very best to make you happy!
5 YEAR OLD PITT BULL TERRIER NEUTERED MALE
To report an animal in distress… call
TOLL FREE ANIMAL CRUELTY HOTLINE 1-855-622-7722
For some time now, many dogs have been lost or stolen in Kelowna and the surrounding areas.
(BC SPCA) The call centre is open 7 days a week from 8am - 7:30pm. If there is an animal emergency outside of these hours, please contact your local SPCA.
Get to know your neighbours, and their pets, too, as this crime of stealing pets is growing at an alarming rate.
DANTE ID# 378672
This sweet 5 year old pit bull mix will melt your heart and make you laugh with his quirky and goofy antics. Dante loves life, meeting new people and is super affectionate! He is pretty cute with his toys too and can often be seen walking around with a kong in his mouth like a pacifier. Dante is a medium energy level dog and enjoys his walks. He is a little TOO interested in small animals, so it would be best that any fur friends he is introduced to are his size or bigger. Due to his exuberance he would do best in a home with older children where he can have the focused attention and love he needs to be the stable guy that we know he is!
Prevent this outrage. Contact your local SPCA for lost or found pets.
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RAVEN ID# 383509
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PAZLEY ID#378859
BELLA ID#232380 3 YEAR OLD DOMESTIC SHORT HAIR SPAYED FEMALE
2 YEAR OLD DOMESTIC SHORT HAIR SPAYED FEMALE
3 YEAR OLD DOMESTIC SHORT HAIR SPAYED FEMALE
3 YEARS DOMESTIC LONG HAIR SPAYED FEMALE
Hi there, my name is Raven! I was left behind
Hi there! If you are looking for a calm, quiet
Hi there, I’m Pazley. I am a little girl who
at a vet clinic, so am now looking for my
cat who would love to spend her days in
is a bit unsure. The Shelter world is a very
forever family to scoop me up! I am very
a calm, quiet environment... I am it! But I
scary world for me right now, so I would
adaptable and LOVE to socialize. I would be
LOVE to be interacted with! If my personality
be better in a home with an experienced
ideal in any environment, but would love it if
sounds like a fit for your family, please come
cat owner with a quiet household. If you
it was with an interactive family. I get along
meet me! I would love to wrap my ‘extra toes’
are the special home that I’m looking for,
AD SIZE 2 col x 3”
with other cats, love to lounge on a lap and
around your neck and show you I am worth it!
then please ask the Kelowna SPCA Staff to
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Hello! My name is Bella and I am patiently awaiting to become part of your family. I am a very quiet cat who would prefer a low-key family. I have been in a quiet home for the last few years and prefer solitude and no commotion. I am a very sweet cat who will make a rewarding companion given the chance. I LOVE catnip, being groomed softly and socializing. If I sound like a match, please come introduce yourself... I am very much worth it!
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