Kelowna Capital News, December 16, 2015

A17

Red Cross services go beyond just emergency relief response

CAPITAL news KELOWNA

Wednesday, December 16, 2015 • kelownacapnews.com

KEVIN PARNELL /CAPITAL NEWS

OBJECTS FOR A HAPPY HOLIDAY

Kelowna’s Sheri Ewart (left) and her mom Bette Peterson organized a one-day event giving out clothes and hampers to the homeless in Kelowna on Tuesday in the name of Cole Ewart, Sheri’s late son.

REACHING OUT TO THE HOMELESS

Helping cope with a tragic loss Kevin Parnell kparnell@kelownacapnews.com

For years, around Christmas, Sheri Ewart and her son Cole used to hand out gift cards to the homeless in Kelowna as a way to give back to the community.

As Cole suffered from mental illness, it was a way for the mother and son to connect, as well as help people out during the holiday season.

They handed out Tim Hortons’ or Subway gift cards to people who lived on the streets.

Sadly, just over a year ago, Cole took his own life after years of struggling with mental illness.

To continue the tradition she started with her son, Ewart took her Christmas giving to a new level this year, teaming up with her mother to hold a one-day event for the homeless, handing out Christmas hampers and clothing to those in need.

“This is my therapy, my way of coping and dealing with his death,” said Ewart in the parking lot of Prospera Place, as members of the homeless community

stopped by to look for warm clothes or accept a hamper.

“I felt like I couldn’t help him enough so if I can help someone else I’m going to do it.”

With the spirit of her son never far from her mind, Ewart and her mom Bette Peterson embarked on a plan that came to fruition on Tuesday.

First, they delivered 150 invitations to homeless people living in Kelowna, either through the Gospel Mission or other shelters.

In turn, those folks presented

BANNISTER KELOWNA

2015 TERRAIN SLE-2 AWD SHOWN

Dealer #40020

CONNECT

250-860-7700

www.bannisterkelowna.com

2727 HIGHWAY 97 N.

&WIN

DEC. 4 - JAN. 4

VISIT YOUR LOCAL DEALERSHIP TO PLAY!

the card on Wednesday and were able to get much-needed clothes and a hamper specifically designed for the homeless with items such as toothpaste, shampoo and even gift-wrapped presents.

“These are things they need and that we all take for granted,” said Ewart. “This is to let them know we care, we’re here and we’re not judging.

“People need to be more aware. People just don’t wake

SEE HELPING A12 2015 ENCORE 1SD AWD SHOWN

Define your unique style

Intrigued?

345 Bernard Avenue, Kelowna 778.478.4111 alchemykelowna.com EVERYONE’S A WINNER WIN A MINIMUM CASH CREDIT OF

UP TO

$1,000

$10,000

TOWARD THE PURCHASE OR LEASE OF ANY

CASH CREDITS*

2015 OR 2016 GMC OR BUICK

OR

WIN 1 OF 30 VEHICLES $35,000 VALUED UP TO

Proudly serving the communities of the Central Okanagan for over 85 years

200, Dodge Grand Caravan CVP, Journey CVP/SE Plus, Durango, Charger SRT Hellcat, Challenger SRT Hellcat, Viper and Jeep Grand Cherokee models. Bonus Cash will be deducted from the negotiated price after taxes. See your dealer for complete details. ≥3.99% purchase financing for up to 96 months available on the new 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan Canada Value Package/2016 Dodge Journey Canada Value Package/2016 Chrysler 200 LX models through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Examples: 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan Canada Value Package/2016 Dodge Journey Canada Value Package/2016 Chrysler 200 LX with a Purchase Price of $21,998/$19,998/$22,498 (including applicable Consumer Cash Discounts) financed at 3.99% over 96 months with $0 down payment equals 416 weekly payments of $62/$56/$63 with a cost of borrowing of $3,706/$3,369/$3,790 and a total obligation of $25,704/$23,367/$26,288. ◆3.49% purchase financing for up to 96 months available on the new 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Sport through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Example: 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Sport with a Purchase Price of $25,498 financed at 3.49% over 96 months with $0 down payment equals 416 weekly payments of $70 with a cost of borrowing of $3,733 and a total obligation of $29,231. §Starting from prices for vehicles shown include Consumer Cash Discounts and do not include upgrades (e.g. paint). Upgrades available for additional cost. ≈Sub-prime financing available on approved credit. Finance example: 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan CVP with a Purchase Price of $21,998 financed at 6.99% over 60 months, equals 260 weekly payments of $101 for a total obligation of $26,134. Some conditions apply. Down payment is required. See your dealer for complete details. ^Based on IHS Automotive: Polk Canadian Vehicles in Operation data as of July 1, 2015 for Crossover Segments as defined by FCA Canada Inc. TMThe SiriusXM logo is a registered trademark of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Inc. ®Jeep is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC used under licence by FCA Canada Inc.

Wise customers read the fine print: *, †, ◊, ≥, ◆, §, ≈ The Be Your Own Santa Sales Event offers are limited time offers which apply to retail deliveries of selected new and unused models purchased from participating dealers on or after December 1, 2015. Offers subject to change and may be extended without notice. All pricing includes freight ($1,745) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any dealer administration fees, other dealer charges and other applicable fees and taxes. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. *Consumer Cash Discounts are offered on select new 2016 vehicles and are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. †0% purchase financing available on select new 2016 models to qualified customers on approved credit through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Example: 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT with a Purchase Price of $27,790 with a $0 down payment, financed at 0% for 48 months equals 104 bi-weekly payments of $267 with a cost of borrowing of $0 and a total obligation of $27,790. ◊Holiday Bonus Cash of $500 is available until December 31, 2015, on most new 2016 Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram and FIAT models excluding the following: 2016 Chrysler

A2 www.kelownacapnews.com Wednesday, December 16, 2015 Capital NewsC

%

0 ON SELECT MODELS

$

FINANCING

$

22,498 †

25,498 +

PURCHASE PRICE INCLUDES $2,500 CONSUMER CASH* AND FREIGHT.

UP TO

FINANCE FOR

$

PURCHASE PRICE FINANCE INCLUDES $500 FOR HOLIDAY BONUS ◊ CASH AND FREIGHT.

7,100

Starting from price for 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT Plus shown: $30,940.§

$

70 3.49 @

WEEKLY♦

$

$

63 3.99

@

WEEKLY≥

FOR 96 MONTHS WITH $0 DOWN

IN TOTAL * AND DISCOUNTS

$

2016 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN CANADA VALUE PACKAGE

21,998

19,998

PURCHASE PRICE INCLUDES $2,000 CONSUMER CASH* AND FREIGHT.

$

PURCHASE PRICE INCLUDES $7,100 CONSUMER CASH* AND FREIGHT.

500

FINANCE FOR

FINANCE FOR

$

WEEKLY≥

$

WEEKLY≥

56 3.99

@

HOLIDAY BONUS CASH◊ ON MOST MODELS

CANADA’S #1-SELLING MINIVAN FOR OVER 31 YEARS

62 3.99 @

%

FOR 96 MONTHS WITH $0 DOWN

LEGENDARY JEEP CAPABILITY

2016 JEEP CHEROKEE SPORT

%

FOR 96 MONTHS WITH $0 DOWN

Starting from price for 2016 Jeep Cherokee Limited shown: $34,540.§

CANADA’S FAVOURITE CROSSOVER^

2016 DODGE JOURNEY CANADA VALUE PACKAGE

%

FOR 96 MONTHS WITH $0 DOWN

Starting from price for 2016 Dodge Journey Crossroad shown: $32,140.§

AFFORDABLE LUXURY

2016 CHRYSLER 200 LX

%

Starting from price for 2016 Chrysler 200 C shown: $30,140.§

chryslercanada.ca/offers

REBUILDING YOUR CREDIT? DON’T PAY EXCESSIVE RATES. GET GREAT RATES AS LOW AS 6.99% OAC

≈

sCapital News Wednesday, December 16, 2015

www.kelownacapnews.com A3

News

Arion farm open to ideas in New Year We want professionals, other user groups, charities to come and use our space and our venue for their programs to operate, all within an agricultural theme.”

—Heather Henderson, Arion Therapeutic Farm owner Kathy Michaels kmichaels@kelownacapnews.com

Arion Therapeutic Farm was a hotbed of activity Saturday afternoon with its annual Winter Wonderland fundraiser, but it was an opportunity to talk about what’s planned for the year ahead that had its owner really excited.

“We’re going to become the kind of place where, if you want, you can run your socks off, scream and know that it’s OK,” said Heather Henderson, against a backdrop of mini pony walks, horse rides, Santa visits and Star Warsthemed play.

“It will start with that, and then the rest of the community will come in and wrap around it.”

The concept Henderson is working on for 2016 is turning Arion farm into a social enterprise.

“Historically the charity had leased the entire property, but now the riding program will lease what it uses and we are inviting expressions of interest from the community,” she said.

“We want professionals, other user groups, charities to come and use our space and our venue for their programs

to operate, all within an agricultural theme.”

In its current incarnation Arion farms— the name is a horsethemed acronym for Abilities. Recreation.

Independence.

Opportunities. NewBeginnings—offers therapeutic riding for all ages and all abilities.

The benefits, Henderson said, are well-documented and numerous.

Just the tip of the iceberg is that those facing mobility challenges can use horse riding to stimulate movement in the pelvis that mirrors the human walk. The affect on muscles can even rewrite the brain, meaning spinal and brain injuries don’t have to be as detrimental as before.

Those who have disorders, such as autism, also find benefits to being in the agricultural setting.

Despite being a welllauded therapy, the farm struggles with income generation, as the horses alone cost twice as much as the fees collected — thus Saturday’s fundraiser, which was expected to raise $10,000. Just enough for a three months of hay.

This newly proposed model, however, should

At the Winter Wonderland fundraiser for Arion farms between 800 and 1,000 people came for pony rides, pictures with Santa, or just to walk mini ponies. Aria Becker, age 7, (above) took a ride on Clementine.

There was face painting and some went on the hay wagon ride. fill some of the financial gap.

It will also, said Henderson, cut through some of the access issues families with children facing diverse challenges deal with.

“Our community will be able to come and access these programs that are specifically designed by professionals for them. So it will be people doing what

we will do best in a farm community /park setting,” she said.

“Our students who already ride, in the next few months here, may have an opportunity to access other programs in other parts of the farm.”

Already area professionals with similar clientele have put out feelers. Henderson has heard from people involved with art, music and drama based therapies, along with behaviour support services, she said, noting that they will all capitalize on the farm theme if they set up shop.

And, it’s imagined as a forever home.

“It’s not that you are married to one space ... it’s pooling resources,”

she said.

“There are a lot of smaller groups and individuals that share clientele in this community and this would open up opportunities for people to start a small program and grow it. I want people here. I want them to know that they can come and be safe, know that their child or loved one will be safe and in an engaging meaningful activity.”

That, she said, is

missing for many parents who have children with challenges.

“Maybe families can come here and spend a few hours at a time. There are parents who never meet each other and it’s tragic because they have so many children alike, but nowhere to socialize,” she said.

Those who already go to the farm know that its benefits extend far beyond physical therapy.

Mihai Covaser, 12, has been riding at Arion Farm

for five years, and was quick to sing its praises when asked.

“There are nice horses, nice people— it’s a nice place,” he said.

“I ride weekly, I find that it has lots of benefits, for any kind of disability.

For example it helps with my balance.”

He’s also fond of the relationship he’s built with the horse Luna.

“She’s gentle and is a gated horse, so her trot is really smooth,” he said.

“Trotting can be tough, but it makes it a lot easier.”

Also finding happiness among the muck of farm life was Laura Lovaghy, 16.

She was walking mini ponies Bubbles and Belle around their quarters to the excitement of onlookers.

The ponies are cute, but Lovaghy pointed out that being around creatures of that kind have helped her with the symptoms of her autism over the years.

They’ve really helped with my anxiety,” she said.

The sixth Winter Wonderland event was expected to attack nearly 1,000 people.

To send Henderson an expression of interest, email arionfarm@shaw. ca. @KelownaNewsKat

Kathy Michaels photos

YOU’RE GOING TO LOVE LIVING HERE. WE GUARANTEE IT!

Learn more: 250-712-6363 or RegencyResorts.ca

Join us at Sandalwood for a live Christmas Concert performed by “VOCALS UNLIMITED” Thurs, Dec. 17, 7:30pm. Call Jennifer 250-717-1884.

A4 www.kelownacapnews.com

Wednesday, December 16, 2015 Capital NewsC

news _____________________________________ BIRD COUNT

Annual ‘snapshot’ of local birds Kevin Parnell

ons Your will...

YourGP GP will…

Monitor your health conditions

Have all your medical history • Monitor your health Advocate and help you navigate conditions the healthcare system • Have all your medical Be proactive in your health history • Advocate and help you See your family www.divisionsbc.ca/cod navigate the healthcare doctor when you system need to – even the • Be proactive in your little things matter! health

www/divisionsbc.ca/cod

NOW HEAR THIS! We’ve moved our Professional Hearing Services from our old location (114-1605 Gordon Dr) to our new clinic 100-1940 Harvey Ave (Behind the IHOP in Spall Plaza)

NOW OPEN in our NEW LOCATION!

The northern saw-whet owl (above), one of several owl species native to the Okanagan. An evening grosbeak (below), a finch common to the Okanagan.

CHRIS CHARLESWORTH/CONTRIBUTOR

have a relationship with your family totohave a relationship withdoctor: your family doctor

some 20 to 25,000 birds will be counted, representing between 95 and 105 total species.

And each year there are species that are more rare than others.

On Tuesday in

“Why Buy Tools Anywhere Else”

3-Day Sale! Dec 17th - 19th

Kelowna

Lake Country in that community’s Christmas bird count, birders spotted a red-throated loon among 85 species counted.

A rare coastal species, the red-throated loon is

Christmas

4 SAVINGS EVENT 4 BRT004838DSP

SLPHT250C ML49-22-1105

9

REG. $44.99

55%

T50 Hammer Tacker Heavy Duty

5 Pc Demolition SAWZALL® Blade Set

60%

4

$ 97 REG. $7.99

13" Tool Box

• Size: 13" x 6-1/4" x 5-1/8"

102 - 2139 Louie Drive

PEACHLAND 778.754.1424

5684 Beach Avenue

$

34

97

REG. $59.99

41%

25 Pc Oscillating Multi-Tool Kit Variable Speed

OPENING SPECIAL

nexgenhearing.com

$1000 OFF* Expires Dec 31st *Call for details.

Colin VanBergen Audiologist/Owner

Tom Millar RHIP/Owner

OTICON ALTA PRO and ALTA 2 PRO

$

15997

REG. $189.99

SAVE

100 - 1940 Harvey Avenue

WEST KELOWNA 778.754.1424

SAVE

KELOWNA 250.763.2335

37%

MK5007MGA RBDDB181-02 SAVE

80550

REG. $24.99 SAVE

19

97

SAVE

$

$ 97

SAVE

Reasons Top Reasons

Birders will be out in force on Saturday around Kelowna, looking for unique species and counting birds in more than a dozen locations in the annual Christmas bird count.

Close to 50 people will be in several locations in Kelowna while residents can take part by counting birds in their yard and phoning them in (250862-8254) to add to the count.

Christmas bird counts are a tradition in North America dating back to the 1900s, explained local bird count organizer Chris Charlesworth, who noted it’s a way to keep track of trends in bird populations right across the continent.

“It’s a one-day snapshot of bird populations within the area,” said Charlesworth, who has been taking part in the Kelowna bird count for more than 20 years.

“There are trends that you notice. Typically the birds that do well in city’s are doing really well here…a lot of water fowl, geese, ducks and gulls, those birds are doing well.

“The wood and forest birds (numbers) are going down because the city is always growing and we are hacking down bits of the forest. The wood pecker and the forest species are dropping.”

Each year in Kelowna

CHRIS CHARLESWORTH/CONTRIBUTOR

kparnell@kelownacapnews.com

$

$30

$70

9997

REG. $169.99

18V Li-Ion ½" 10" Drill Kit Compound Miter Saw Compact With (2) 1.5 A/h SlimPack With Brake

• Motor: 15.0 Amp

Batteries

MORE DEALS @

www.summittools.com Kelowna, BC 114-1755 Springfield Rd | Tel: 250.860.6404 Hours: MON-FRI: 8 am to 5:30 pm SAT: 9 am to 5 pm | SUN / Holidays: Closed Prices valid from December 17-19, 2015 while quantities last. Sale applies to items in stock only. We reserve the right to limit quantities.

We reserve the right to correct any errors.

not common to the B.C. Interior.

“It’s always a bit more rewarding for the bird watchers when they get something rare,” said Charlesworth.

“The point of the bird count is to document everything we can from the super-common mallards and Canada geese all the way to the rare stuff.”

Charlesworth said the Okanagan Valley is one of the top locations in Canada for bird watching as the warmer climate keeps birds here in the winter and makes for great habitat year round.

Several birds that call the Okanagan home and generally only live in the Okanagan include the canyon wren and Lewis’s woodpecker.

If you would like to take part in the annual Christmas bird count, contact Chris Charlesworth at c_ charlesworth2@hotmail. com or phone 250-718035.

If you want to count birds around your home on Saturday, report the findings by phone to Eileen at 250-862-8254. @KP_media1

sCapital News Wednesday, December 16, 2015

www.kelownacapnews.com A5

news _____________________________________________________________________ PATTY HANSON

Regional director censured by board members Alistair Waters awaters@kelownacapnews.com

It wasn’t a court of law but Central Okanagan East regional director Patty Hanson was censured Tuesday by a majority of her 11 political peers on the Regional District of the Central Okanagan board.

Her crime: Divulging confidential—albeit incorrect—information about the Okanagan Film Commission to its commissioner Jon Summerland earlier this year.

Only Hanson and two other board members— Central Okanagan West regional director Wayne Carson and Peachland Mayor Cindy Fortin— voted against the censure motion and another motion ordering her to write an apology to Summerland.

Hanson was also removed for a year from the Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission board, as an alternate from the film commission and from the SIBAC board.

Hanson did not make herself available to the media following the decision by the board and her lawyer, Matthew Blow, said she had no comment.

Blow added, however, his client did have “significant” concerns about procedural fairness associated with the special board meeting reconvened Tuesday to consider the censure motion.

As for what Hanson plans to do in light of the board’s decision, Blow did not know, saying that would be up to his client.

For her part, RDCO board chair Gail Given said she hoped the board will now move on from the Hanson issue and get back to the business of running the regional district.

Hanson was accused of divulging information discussed at a closed-door strategic planning session the RDCO board held last May in West Kelowna.

At that meeting, the board members, including Hanson, agreed to keep the discussions confidential.

Following the meeting, Hanson—a former film commission board member who is now an alternate—met with Summerland who later said she told him she was

Patty Hanson

the only regional director who saw the value of the film commission.

And, he said, she indicated the commission’s funding could be in jeopardy.

“I was freaked out,” Summerland told the board on Tuesday.

Given and several other directors said what Summerland was told by Hanson did not accurately represent their respective views of the film commission.

Hanson, while admitting to meeting with Summerland, said she was just trying to catch up on how the commission was doing and was trying to “coach” Summerland in explaining better to the board what he does.

Fraser said she believes not all board members realize how valuable Summerland is to the valley’s film industry.

At Tuesday’s meeting, Hanson also admitted having concerns that some municipalities are not paying what she considers their fair share of funding for the film commission, saying that’s what she was referring to when she talked with Summerland about future funding.

The meeting with Hanson left Summerland shaken and “fearing for his livelihood.”

He immediately took his concerns to Economic Development Commission executive director Corrie Griffiths, who he was told was at the strategic planning workshop and had also questioned the value of the film commission.

But Given said Griffiths was not at the strategic plaining workshop and has also denied questioning the value of the film commission.

At Tuesday’s censure meeting, some directors voiced their concern about Hanson’s behaviour.

“I’m don’t think she gets it,” said Kelowna Mayor Colin Basran in arguing that censure

and an apology to Summerland were enough of a punishment.

He, along with all five Kelowna representatives on the board, as well West Kelowna Mayor Doug Findlater and West Kelowna Coun. Duane Ophus, voted to include pulling Hanson off the RDCO committees for a year.

Lake Country Mayor James Baker, who voted for the censure and the apology, said he felt that was enough punishment.

This is the second time Hanson will have to publicly apologize for her behaviour as an RDCO board member.

In 2012, she made accusations against thenboard chairman Robert Hobson over the issue of the Kelowna Mountain Development that had Hobson suggesting he may take legal action. As a result Hanson issued an apology.

But not all the board members were in favour of censuring and

should have been dealt with by the regional district CEO “in-house.”

the meeting with Summerland was likely ill-founded, the issue of what she said to him

punishing Hanson.

Central Okanagan West director Wayne Carson said while

Get your Wellies on!

New Arrivals for Christmas

Short and Tall Boots by 4600 Lakeshore Rd. (beside Sunshine Market)

250-764-2900

HIGHWAY 97 at EllIot RoAd (off Main Street) WEStBANK Take Out & Delivery any time of day Dinner

DOES EVERYONE MUMBLE?

SENIORS RECIEVE

10% OFF

Book a complimentary hearing evaluation today and try hearing aids for two weeks at no cost, and no obligation.*

Orders over $25 Cash or Card

West Kelowna 250.707.3488

Lunch Free Buffet Delivery with Noon - 2 pm min. $30 Buffet 4:00-8:00 pm order

20% OFF Buffets!

PICKUP

HONG KONG EVERYDAY BUFFET • 250-768-2168

VAC, WCB accepted. *Some conditions apply. See clinic for details. VAC, WCB accepted.

CHINESE RESTAURANT

and best wishes for a happy and healthy 2016 from all of us at Westbank Library!

Don't forget that you can access the library's digital collection 24/7 at www.orl.bc.ca.

$5 5

Water

PURIFIED • ALKALINE • MINERALIZED

We deliver the Also Okanagan’s Premium bottled water for as available in low as $5.85 or pick glass or BPAfree bottles up for as low as $3.45 per bottle.

1 800.563.4327(HEAR) connecthearing.ca

Merry Christmas

www.okanapure.com

Maybe it’s time to get your hearing checked...

FOR THE WESTSIDE COMMUNITY FOOD BANK WORKOUTS FOR YOURSELF.

GIVE AND GET A MERRY CHRISTMAS $5 PUNCH CARD FOR 5 WORKOUTS

250-768-1685

250-768-4369

callahanpg.ca

Pharmasave Brand Product* *Present this coupon to receive a free Pharmasave Brand product with the purchase of a regular priced Pharmasave Brand product of equal or greater value. Valid at the following Pharmasave locations: 3979 Lakeshore Rd., 3155 Lakeshore Rd., 437 Glenmore Rd., and 2484 Main St., West Kelowna. Some restrictions apply. Limit one coupon per customer, per transaction. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer.

Excludes sale items, codeine products, phone cards and gift cards. No cash value.

Expires December 31st, 2015.

OPEN Monday-Friday 7:30 am-8 pm Saturday 8 am-6pm & Sunday 9 am-5pm

Get FREE Shoes as a GIFT from us!

• Dress • Casual • sport • Hiking • Work Sweet Karston

Superfeet & Spenco

OPEN: Monday-Friday 10 am to 5 pm & Saturday 10 am to 4 pm

#22-2484 Main Street, West Kelowna WeStridge Shopping Centre

778-754-5533

PROPERTY GROUP

FREE

250-707-0106

www.comfortwalk.ca Custom Made Orthotics

CALLAHAN

BUY 1•GET 1

WE’LL GET YOU BACK ON THE ROAD!

Comfort Walk sHoes & Feet support WINtEr SalE ❆N N❆W!

to be purchased at Curves.

Some restrictions apply.

Curves West Kelowna 2484 Main Street, Unit 17 (250)768-2254

When it comes to autobody needs, automotive equipment, high performance parts, RV or industrial goods, LORDCO will have what you need.

OPEN

TUESDAY to SUNDAY FOR DINNER STARTING AT 4:30

778-754-1622

250.

717.3000

A6 www.kelownacapnews.com

Wednesday, December 17, 2015 Capital NewsC

news _____________________________________________________________________ WEST KELOWNA

Sawyer Klassen sawyer.klassen@kelownacapnews.com

West Kelowna has taken a large step toward building a new city hall.

On Monday, council announced the city will soon be seeking approval from residents for the funding of the West Kelowna Civic Centre, which has been proposed

for 3641 Elliot Rd. Since June 2014, city council has been working toward constructing a municipal hall in partnership with Strategic Development Group.

The proposal for the Civic Centre has multiple aspects to it in addition to the municipal building, including two residential buildings, a public plaza

and commercial office space.

The city will own the municipal hall and the land it is on, while Strategic Development Group will own the rest.

The Interior Health Authority is also involved in the proposal, as it has reached a tentative agreement with Strategic Development Group to

CONTRIBUTED

New city hall project includes health centre

lease a portion of the commercial building.

“We’re very pleased with this development and the possibility of a

new, larger space for the West Kelowna Health Centre,” said Bryan Redford, community services administrator

Central Okanagan Community Food Bank DONATE NOW cofoodbank.com

Bring

Comfort and Joy

to families this holiday season.

Kelowna Community

An artistic rendering of the development proposed for 3641 Elliot Road, with the municipal hall in the top photo while the photo above shows the overall site including a health centre and residential/commercial development. with IHA. “This larger space will allow us to continue to serve our existing clients as well as provide us with a space large enough to accommodate future growth.”

West Kelowna Mayor Doug Findlater was also pleased with the project, and he highlighted IHA’s involvement as significant.

“I know I speak on behalf of all council and West Kelowna residents when I say that we are very pleased to see this investment in our community,” Findlater said.

“The West Kelowna Civic Centre will not only house a much-needed municipal hall, but will now also be a new home to the West Kelowna Health Centre, bringing health services right into the West Kelowna downtown core, with room to grow.”

Council has set a

maximum borrowing limit of $10.5 million for the municipal hall, which is projected to cost $10 million. The costs of construction will be assumed within the current 10-year financial plan, which will prevent any additional tax burden on residents.

“Although complex, and at times challenging, the choice to work with a private developer, utilizing their land and a small amount of municipally owned land and sharing a vision where both the municipality and the developer come out ahead has been by far one of council’s best decisions,” Findlater stated.

“We are confident that, thanks to the new partnership with Interior Health and the work of Strategic Development Group, we have an excellent Civic Centre project to put before our residents.”

Food Bank 1265 Ellis St. Kelowna V1Y 1Z7

250.763.7161 WAYS TO GIVE

2484 Main St.

(beside Ultimate Hockey)

West Kelowna V4T 2B4

250.768.1559

Building site on Elliott Road where West Kelowna proposes to build a municipal hall.

Do you have an opinion to share?

E-mail your letter to edit@kelownacapnews.com

sCapital News Wednesday, December 16, 2015

www.kelownacapnews.com A7

news _____________________________________________________________________ CANDY CANE LANE

WOMEN’S SHELTER

Grinch strikes light show

Drug store raises $28,000

Kathy Michaels kmichaels@kelownacapnews.com

A Grinch-like act of thievery hasn’t dampened the Christmas spirit at Candy Cane lane.

In fact, it ended up creating a holiday memory for organizer Damjan Madjar that will last much longer than the lights themselves.

“The day after we announced we had our laser lights stolen we had a man come by with his children, who had been to the light display before,” Madjar said.

“The kids asked him to give us their lights.”

It’s what Madjar described as a heartwarming story that reinforced what’s at the heart of his Candy

Cane Lane endeavour.

He started decorating his Gramiak Road with bright and cheerful holiday inspired lights in 2011, as a way to bring cheer and build a sense of community in his neighbourhood.

“We just don’t know our neighbours like we used to,” he said, pointing out that his parents used to know everyone in the European village they were from, and if ever there was a need someone was likely to step up.

Although it’s a long way from the time and place his parents remember, Madjar said that Candy Cane Lane has built up some sense of community as he can say he knows more of his neighbours

than he did before and he can see them connecting when they stroll through the display.

The other reason for the display is to collect food items for the Women’s Shelter and Freedom’s Door.

“I believe we need to give back to our community,” he said.

His goal this year is to best last year’s collection of 7,000 lbs of food. Since he started doing the annual display, he’s donated a total of 18,000 lbs of food.

“We are well on our way to surpassing last year’s goal,” he said.

For more information go to facebook.com/cclkelowna.

Event for homeless was a blessing Kathy Michaels kmichaels@kelownacapnews.com

A grassroots endeavour aimed at alleviating some of the discomfort this community’s homeless population faces as winter sets in was deemed a success.

“It was amazing,” said Wenelda Zurrin. She organized the Saturday event that saw hundreds of hot lunches, sundries and warm coats and blankets donated.

“We started down on Kirschner fed a lot of people then went down to the parking lot behind Kelly O’s. What remained was donated to Kelowna’s Gospel Mission.”

Zurrin said all involved felt blessed to be able to help out, and hear the stories of men and women who happily picked up their gifts.

Zurrin came up with the idea of a couple dozen men huddled on a sidewalk, near the bottle

depot on Kirschner Road, she was struck by a desire to help.

“I went home and talked to my son and my husband, and said, ‘Why don’t we make some sandwiches and hand them out?”’ she previously told the Kelowna Capital News.

Her son—who is always trying to think of ways to help the community’s homeless—was immediately on board with the suggestion.

Then Zurrin had another idea, and the support she’s had for that has been a little more surprising. “I thought maybe we should ask some others if they want to help, too,” she said.

She posted her query on a Kelowna-oriented Facebook page and within hours, she was deluged with inquiries from people offering legwork, supplies and more.

For the second year in a row, local Shoppers Drug Mart drugstores raised almost $28,000 to support local women and children who use the services of the Kelowna Women’s Shelter.

Now in its 14th year, the Shoppers Drug Mart Growing Women’s Health campaign provides much-needed funding for 490 women’s health charities and organizations across Canada.

“If everybody gives a little bit back to the community, it will help make it better,” said May Neveille, Shoppers Drug Mart receiver and charity

fundraising organizer. The drug store’s Rutland location alone raised $13,000 of the proceeds through bake sales, 50/50 draws, and customer donations “This support from Shoppers Drug Mart is huge. Our annual grocery bill is close to $30,000 a year, so this single donation can almost cover our expenses for groceries to feed the women and children who stay at the shelter for an entire year,” said Kelowna Women’s Shelter executive director Karen Mason.

“When you think about that in the bigger picture and what that means, that’s incredibly powerful.”

Consumer award winner 3 years in a row

GUARANTEED Lowest Prices

Come Visit Our New Showroom at 1873 Spall for Best Prices Possible!

FREE

IN HOME ESTIMATES

250-491-3686

Green for first Central Green housing be three-bedroom units available on the Central Green site because he said that will help attract families to the area.

proposed first building.

“It’s very exciting times again downtown,” said Basran, who checked to make sure there would

Central Green already has one social housing building on site and another is under construction.

SUSTAINABLE • OCEANWISE al re

se af d oo

The first market housing building slated for Kelowna’s Central Green project has been initially approved by city council.

The four-storey, 83-unit condominium building, located alongside Richter Street received council’s first nod for a development permit Monday afternoon. It will be the first of seven residential buildings on the northern half of the property that will overlook the new Rowecliffe Park, also slated for the site.

The city also approved plans for the overall look of the site, a move staff said is critical to having conformity in such a large and visible development.

The building on the site will be of a “contemporary” design, intended to compliment one of the city’s oldest structure,Central School, which is located across Richter Street from the Central Green site.

Council appeared to like what it saw in the design with councillors and Mayor Colin Basran praising the look of the

•

R EA L

M SI

PL

E

SINCE 2002

CATCH OF THE WEEK Tatamagouche Oysters $

15 Dozen

Salt Spring Island Mussels $

23

Five Pound Bag

2355 GORDON DRIVE 250.763.3474 www.codfathersseafoodmarket.com

250-769-3350

#110-1135 Stevens Rd. #110-1135 Stevens Rd. Prairiewest Center • Hwy 97 South West WestKelowna Kelowna

A8 www.kelownacapnews.com

Wednesday, December 16, 2015 Capital NewsC

news _____________________________________________________________________ KATE MCQUIGAN

Wheelchair and ALS not confining woman’s generosity Sawyer Klassen sawyer.klassen@kelownacapnews.com

Kate and Syd Mcquigan have had their living room overrun with presents for Project PJ’s.

HIV Then HIV Now

Getting tested and getting treatment

changed my life. If I can do it, anyone can.”

To arrange a test call a nurse at:

1-866-778-7736

When diagnosed early, HIV can be treated to ensure you live a long and healthy life.

Find out more about HIV at:

Books make the best gifts.

Period.

And beyond books, explore Mosaic to discover the many clever and fun things we have added.

Colouring books, puzzles, games, calendars, cards, some unique toys and then a whole lotta "what-were-they-thinking" stuff for the stocking.

ALS has taken many things from Kate Mcquigan including the ability to walk and the use of her hands, but it hasn’t taken away her desire to help others.

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a terminal illness during which the affected person’s muscles slowly stop working over time, usually three or four years.

Mcquigan was diagnosed in 2010, and although she is now confined to a wheelchair, she has orchestrated ‘Project PJ’s’, a fundraiser to provide children with pyjamas and books for Christmas.

Mcquigan’s idea for the campaign stems from her vision of a Christmas scene; a young child in his or her pyjamas reading a book with their loved ones after a bath.

Mcquigan is aware many children will have neither the pyjamas nor a book on Christmas, and she intends to change that.

“This has been a dream of mine, I feel reading is so important to children,” she said.

“When I volunteered at a school for six years, I saw kids and when we would send them home with a book, I would ask them if they had a lot of books and they would say they only have one.

“I couldn’t imagine a child only having one book to choose from.

On pajama day they would all come in their pyjamas, and for a

Open 7 Days a Week and until 9pm the week before Christmas!

donations until Christmas. To make a donation, call the Mcquigan’s at 250-762-7830 or stop by EmbroidME on Gordon Drive.

As a nurse since the 1970s, Mcquigan explained giving and helping others is who she is, which is why she is still determined to help as many people as she can even though ALS has taken many of her bodily functions from her.

“I realized that at 60 years of age I have accomplished a lot, but I felt like I should get busy and do other dreams, and this is something I dreamed of,” she said.

The Salvation Army is assisting Project PJ’s, and will be handling the distribution to the families and children.

Mcquigan has had remarkable support from her friends and family, particularly her husband Syd, who purchased and shopped for all of the book s and pyjamas by himself.

Mcquigan is hoping that can leave an impact behind her.

“Even with an illness such as ALS, I have still been able to use resources such as family and friends to accomplish a dream in helping others,” she noted.

“I feel if I can do that, then anyone can do anything, and I just hope some people are inspired from that and they go out and help others, not only this holiday season but all through the year.

“That’s one of the things that I hope comes from this.”

Potential 4.1% property tax hike for Kelowna looks a bit misleading at first glance Kelowna city council will deliberate over its annual budget Thursday, faced with adopting one of the largest proposed tax increases in recent years. But, according to Mayor Colin Basran, the 4.11 per cent proposed property tax hike is a little misleading on first blush.

Two per cent of the increase is attributable to construction of the city’s $54-million police services building that is currently under construction on Clement Avenue.

The city knew last year

For our favourite picks from the past year, check out our Holiday Gift Guide online at mosaicbooks.ca

Downtown Kelowna since 1968 | 250-763-4418

lot of them they were too small or threadbare.

“A lot of kids would also come to school in clothes they had worn the day before, and they had obviously slept in them. So I thought it would be nice for them to have pyjamas.”

Mcquigan has participated in numerous fundraisers as a volunteer before, but never as an organizer or to this scale.

As of December 14th, Mcquigan, her husband Syd, and other friends and family had purchased and wrapped 462 gifts, each containing pyjamas and a children’s book.

Project PJ’s has been far more successful than Mcquigan ever imagined, and when she saw all of the gifts together she was overwhelmed with amazement at what they had accomplished.

“I’m very, very happy,” she described of seeing her dream of helping children come true.

“I feel peace and serenity that I’ve accomplished this. One of my hopes is that when I’m gone, my family and friends will continue this.

That’s my hope.”

The majority of the pyjamas and books came out of the Mcquigan’s wallet. They fronted the entire initial bill for the gifts, to the tune of $6,674.54.

While they noted they had no problems paying as much as was needed themselves, they are looking for donations to help cover the cost and support Project PJ’s.

They have received about $1,700 so far, and will be accepting

what the impact that building would be on this year’s budget and predicted it.

In fact, Basran said, the new building, as well as the cost of six police officers added last year, labour contract increases for city firefighters and unionized staff as well as mandated increases for the RCMP will all account for a whopping 3.5 per cent of the proposed tax increase this year.

The city is looking to collect $120.6 million in taxes this year, up from

Cuddle & Bounce Ages 0-1 9-9:45 AM

Molly Gerrard is a newly licensed Kindermusik educator in Kelowna!

Classes every Wednesday @ MOGA yoga studio

Sing & Play Ages 1-2 10-10:45 AM Wiggle & Grow Ages 2-3 11-11:45 AM

CALL 250-863-6151 FOR DETAILS Visit us on : Kindermusik with Miss Molly

$113 million last year.

Approximately twothirds of city revenue comes from non-tax sources, such as user fees and charges, grants and reserve accounts.

In addition to media coverage of the budget, the city is also inviting residents to review

this year’s provisional budget at kelowna.ca/ budget, follow along with the deliberations on Twitter using hashtag #KelownaBudget and listen in via the Internet.

The final tax rate will be set on April 25 when council reviews final budget requests.

United Way fundraising drives passes $600,000 Like the weather, the United Way Central and South Okanagan/Similkameen (CSO) campaign thermometer is warming up.

The 2015 campaign goal is $1.5 million and the campaign is currently sitting at $609,000. Although this is typical for this time of year as many significant workplace campaigns don’t report in until midDecember through to mid-January, the need is still great and the campaign deadline looming.

If you wish to get your donation in and make an impact to the community, you have until Jan. 31, 2016 to contribute.

For those wanting to keep up-to-date, you can’t miss the thermometer perched on the roof of Global Okanagan offices on the corner of Water and Leon.

For more information on how to donate, check out the website unitedwaycso.com.

sCapital News Wednesday, December 16, 2015

www.kelownacapnews.com A9

news _____________________________________________________________________ ECONOMIC OPTIMISM

Barry Gerding bgerding@kelownacapnews.com

There are plenty of reasons for optimism concerning the Okanagan’s regional economy heading into 2016, says Premier Christy Clark.

Clark says her focus as premier has been about creating jobs, and she sees the building blocks being put in place here to make that strategy be successful.

She says the need for young people to be forced to leave town to find high-paying employment or acquire the post-secondary education skills needed to be hired for those jobs is being addressed.

“The Conference Board of Canada is predicting that B.C. will be number one in job growth in 2016 which is really good news for the whole province,” said Clark who, when she’s not running the provincial government, is the Liberal MLA for Westside-Kelowna.

In an interview with the Kelowna Capital News on Monday, Clark outlined where she thinks those jobs are going to be created, namely in high-tech industry, infrastructure investments by the province and the growth of our agriculture industry to meet expanding Asia and Southeast Asia markets.

“High technology is a huge driver of growth here in the Okanagan,” Clark said. “It is a billion dollar industry, one that pays about 60 per cent higher wages than the average industrial job.

“And the Okanagan

offers an extremely good lifestyle that can attract high tech investors here coupled with relatively low real estate costs compared to Vancouver or Victoria.

“It’s why I think the new Okanagan Centre for Innovation is going to germinate all kinds of start-up company investment in the high-tech field for the Okanagan.”

The infrastructure investment aspect, she says, is highlighted by the LNG investment and the start-up of the Site C dam project.

“Even though we have not had an initial investment commitment yet, much has already been invested towards that aim and we hope to see that continue. I would expect one of the projects being discussed will proceed in 2016,” she said.

“And just with infrastructure in general, we are spending more than ever before on infrastructure projects in the history of the province. That will be a big job driver.”

As for agriculture, it wasn’t that long ago that people were talking about the fruit orchard industry being in peril of disappearing, but Clark said there has been a resurgence in large part to the provincial government encouraging more trade with Asian and Southeast Asian countries.

“There is a big opportunity for agriculture, a huge appetite in Aisan countries for safe, clean and non toxic food and our brand is really strong

CONTRIBUTED

Premier confident jobs strategy on the right track

Premier Christy Clark sits down with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the recent climate talks in Paris. in those areas,” she said.

“The challenge is to identify where those new markets are and to produce what they’re looking for.

“In the last three years, 200 million people globally were lifted out of poverty, and most of those people live in Asia and Southeast Asia.

Now that their economic position is better, they want better food, better products.

“That’s why we go on these trade missions to these countries, finding customers for our products and putting our people back to work at home to produce them.”

It is one change in the world, she says, that most economists did not predict, the importance of the quality of agriculture production and that impact on economies.

“In China, about 20 per cent of the food grown there is considered unsafe to eat from a health safety standard.

But we in B.C. can supply those goods and our brand is all about quality.”

In reference to climate change, coming on the

heels of the world leaders gathering in Paris to reach a historic climate change accord, Clark says the ball remains in the federal government’s court moving forward.

The first step for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, she said, will be to follow through on his promise to convene the premiers for a national climate change conference within 90 days of being elected, which Clark expects will likely be in February.

“Climate change is

not a nationally directed strategy by any stretch.

The provinces have to design their own strategies around climate change, but we need the tools from the federal government,” Clark said.

“And yes, one of those tools is going to be money. We could use funding, for instance, to help address the leaking of energy from buildings, which is a huge source of greenhouse gases. If we could tighten that up through investment we

would do a lot to reduce our climate footprint.”

She says there is now clearly an inextricable link between job creation, environmental protection and economic growth— all in which she says B.C. has proven it can achieve progress.

She also cited the $100 million venture capital fund, which kicks in next year, as presenting an opportunity for Okanagan business start-ups, particularly in the hightech field, to get funding.

Clark sees the fund as not only providing that investment, but providing leverage to encourage private venture capitalists to get on board.

“The challenge for these smaller start-ups is the banks won’t lend them the money they need because of being considered too high risk,”Clark said.

“Hopefully this capital fund can help entrepreneurs get over that initial funding hurdle.”

Clark says her upbeat

message for the Central Okanagan in particular next year comes down to creating the opportunity for young people to grow up in Kelowna or West Kelowna and not have to leave to find economic prosperity elsewhere.

“The need is to make sure those jobs exist locally, and that people here have access to the post-secondary education training in their chosen fields so they don’t have to leave to get that education somewhere else and then don’t come back,” Clark said.

“You have to knit together high school to post-secondary education with Okanagan College and UBC Okanagan to meet the job needs of the private sector so people can grow up and stay here to get a good paying job, to buy their forever home, their first car, start their families here…to make their own roots in the communities they grew up in.”

Regional District News 1450 K.L.O. Road, Kelowna, B.C. V1W 3Z4 • 763-4918 • Fax 763-0606 • www.regionaldistrict.com

Regional Board Highlights – December 2015 2015-2016 Regional Board and Central Okanagan Hospital District

Kelowna Councillor Gail Given was acclaimed as Chair of the Regional District Board and Central Okanagan Regional Hospital District Board during the Inaugural meetings. West Kelowna Councillor Duane Ophus was acclaimed as Vice-Chair of both boards. The Regional District Board consists of 12 voting members representing the two electoral areas and participating municipalities. The Westbank First Nation is represented with a non-voting member.

Wildfire Prevention Fuel Treatment Grants

The Union of BC Municipalities which has approved two grants under the Strategic Wildfire Prevention Initiative program, providing 90% of the eligible costs of operational wildfire hazard reduction and fuel treatments. The program is providing up to $64,638 to reduce the fire hazard on just over 7.5-hectares in Mill Creek Regional Park. As well, a grant of up to $73,305 has been approved for fuel modification on just over five hectares in Black Mountain / sntsk‘il’ntən Regional Park.

New False Alarm Reduction Bylaw

Looking for a Volunteer Opportunity this holiday season?

Sign up for a 2 hour shift for The Salvation Army 2015 Kettle Campaign. Indoor & outdoor locations.

Runs from Nov. 19 - Dec. 24, 2015 To ring the bells in the Central Okanagan call 250.860.2329 ext. 324 or email kettles@kelsa.ca

Your best source of community news—Kelowna Capital News

The Regional Board has adopted a new Security Alarm Systems Bylaw, replacing the bylaw created ten years ago for the False Alarm Reduction program. The new bylaw is more user-friendly and readable and simplifies definitions in order to improve compliance and registration of business and residential alarm systems. Annual fees for renewing or registering a new alarm system remain $10 for residential systems and $15 for commercial alarms although some penalties are increasing for unregistered alarm systems. All alarm systems in the Central Okanagan including non-monitored, must be registered.

Next Regional Board Meetings

• Thursday, January 14th – following 8:30 am Governance & Services Committee meeting • Monday, January 25th – 7:00 pm

Christmas-New Year’s Office Closure

Regional District offices will be closed from Friday, December 25th to Sunday, January 3rd. Offices will reopen at 8:00 am on Monday, January 4th, 2016.

During the closure payments may be made online at https:ww3.regionaldistrict.com. Emergencies involving RDCO water systems should be directed to 250-868-5299 during the holiday closure.

A10 www.kelownacapnews.com

Wednesday, December 16, 2015 Capital NewsC

Opinion OUR VIEW

National inquiry is a needed vital step The statistics are staggering.

While native women make up four per cent of Canada’s female population, 16 per cent of all women murdered in the country between 1980 and 2012 were indigenous.

Indigenous women are three times more likely to report experiencing violence.

Another report indicates that 55 per cent of the cases involve women and children under the age of 31.

But statistics aside, these women are sisters, mothers, daughters, friends, co-workers and neighbours.

That’s why the federal government’s decision to move ahead with an inquiry into murdered and missing indigenous women is so important.

There is a need to know why indigenous women fall victim more to violence than other women, whether it’s at the hands of a loved one or a stranger.It also must be determined if there are systemic influences that lead to indigenous women being potentially treated differently by the police and courts.We must also know if age-old stereotypes within the broader society have helped create these situations.

Nobody should have illusions that an inquiry will immediately stop abductions and murders overnight. But what the process says is that all lives matter, that it’s not acceptable for these tragic circumstances to be so prevalent.

Hopefully the inquiry will also allow all Canadians to reflect on what kind of country we live in and the need for all citizens to be safe and secure.

There’s long been a division among First Nations and the rest of the country, and now is the time to close that gap once and for all.

SOUND OFF TODAY’S QUESTION:

Premier Christy Clark says B.C.’s economic outlook for 2016 is promising. Do you personally share her positive outlook?

To register your opinion on the Sound Off question, and to watch the results as they progress, go to

www.kelownacapnews.com Choose the Web Poll under the OPINION tab Results will be tabulated until 2 p.m. Tuesday

CAPITAL news AWARD-WINNING COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER

A record year for B.C. agriculture With the fall session of the MLA’s Report Legislature complete, I’d like to reflect on a top highlight NORM for me as MLA LETNICK for Kelowna-Lake Country and Minister of Agriculture. It’s an issue that pertains to both my constituency and my ministry—and most importantly, to the provincial economy that sustains the services that are most important to us, like health care and education.

I’m talking about the day in early November when I was joined at the Legislature by B.C. farmers and food producers to note a record year for B.C. food sales. We saw $12.3 billion in sales of B.C. food products in 2014, the highest ever—and up 5.9 per cent over 2013. That success comes from a combination of efforts on the part of industry, government and of course—you, the supporter.

The first set of contributions come from industry which includes primary production in agriculture, aquaculture and commercial fisheries, and processing of food and beverages. These operations are run by entrepreneurs and family businesses that pour their hearts and souls into ensuring B.C. products are of the highest-quality. We wouldn’t be celebrating these record sales if the products weren’t up to those high standards and continually driving more demand. These folks also keep issues of B.C. food security top of mind, ensuring the production of delicious, nutritious local food for generations to come.

KAREN HILL

MAIN SWITCHBOARD

BARRY GERDING

CLASSIFIEDS

Newsroom edit@kelownacapnews.com

TESSA RINGNESS

DELIVERY

Production prod@kelownacapnews.com

GLENN BEAUDRY

FAX LINES

Classified classified@kelownacapnews.com

Publisher/Advertising Manager Managing Editor Production Manager

A division of Black Press 2495 Enterprise Way, Kelowna, B.C. V1X 7K2 250-763-3212

On the government side, our job is to create a positive economic climate and help build domestic and export markets for B.C. foods. British Columbia has among the lowest income tax rates in Canada, and enjoys strategic investments in innovation and infrastructure that facilitate trade, opportunities and sales for our businesses.

What’s more, the $6-million Buy Local program has helped B.C. companies find new customers locally.

Further afield we see a network of 13 international trade offices, trade missions, and innovation and market development funding that have all played roles in growing our province’s exports—which at $3 billion in 2014 set a record of their own.

The final partner in this success is you, the consumer.

Supporting our local farm families puts food on your table as well as theirs. From mouth-watering Okanagan fruits and wines, to fresh Fraser Valley dairy and poultry, to Vancouver Island seafood and artisanal cheeses— you’ve shown your appreciation for our local bounty and helped support our economy at the very same time.

That’s why I can’t encourage you enough to keep up the good work by buying local this holiday season.

From the Christmas meal you’ll be serving to loved ones, to the gifts you’ll be giving to co-workers and friends—there are lots of opportunities to support local farmers, growers and producers. And with more than 200 primary agriculture products and about 100 species of fish, shellfish and marine plants produced in our province, there’s certainly no shortage of items to choose from.

Enjoy the best B.C. has to offer this holiday season.

Flyer Delivery Manager

RACHEL DEKKER

Office Manager Member of the British Columbia Press Council

250-763-3212 250-763-7114 250-763-7575

Newsroom 250-763-8469 Advertising, Classifieds Real Estate Weekly 250-862-5275

E-MAIL

WEBSITE

www.kelownacapnews.com

General Advertising Regulations This newspaper reserves the right to reject any advertising which it considers to contain false or misleading information or involves unfair or unethical practices. The advertiser agrees that the publisher shall not be liable for any damages arising out of error in classified, classified display or retail display advertisements in which the error is due to the negligence of its servants or otherwise for non-insertion of any advertisement beyond the amount paid for such advertisement.

sCapital News Wednesday, December 16, 2015

www.kelownacapnews.com A11

Classic Shoes

Letters

WE FIT EVERYONE!

AFGHAN FRONT LINES

Afghan interpreter for Canadian Army deserves better from us To the editor: James Akram is probably not a name familiar to your readers. He is an Afghan refugee in a German refugee camp and is about to be sent back to Afghanistan. With 25,000 Syrian refugees coming why should we care about this Afghan refugee?

Well James, his anglicized name, served the Canadian Army for three years as an interpreter. Not at Kandahar Airfield, but on forward operating bases in combat. It is reported that his parents were killed by the Taliban and that he is on a Taliban hit list.

Soldiers of the Royal Canadian Regiment with whom he served verify his service,

bravery and loyalty to them under extreme conditions. Yet it appears we are likely to let him be sent back to almost certain death.

It seems some bureaucrat in CBSA doubts his story, even though Canadian soldiers verify his trustworthiness and loyalty. If he was questionable, he had three years to kill Canadians and did not. These indigenous people are of great value in fighting insurgent wars; however, if we abandon them when we are gone our chances of recruiting them in future operations is reduced.

I was hoping to gather interested veterans to sponsor this individual and queried Kelowna-Lake Country MP Stephen Fuhr as

to what the government was doing for this refugee and stated that I thought it would be morally reprehensible if Canada let him be sent back to Afghanistan. That was more than two weeks ago and not so much as a “thank you for your communication, we’ll get back to you.”

As Mr. Fuhr claims to be a veteran, he should be fully aware of the value of these assets and the need to protect them.

This is certainly not the standard of service we received from our previous MP.

it is now.

Also a bypass from Winfield to Penticton running around the area of Joe Rich then connecting to the old Railway Tracks south of the renovated bridges would be in order to get an additional 30 to 40 per cent traffic off congested Hwy. 97.

A second bridge would cost just as much as these two bypasses and do nothing to relieve the stench of bad air in our valley and still need to be funnelled through endless traffic control lights.

Please people, use your common sense. In 1930 a well known dictator built a freeway called the autobahn network throughout Germany, bypassing every town, which by now has been copied in every European country even in the Third World. Do not tell me that the richest country in the world cannot afford a proper road system.

Joe Mattiasch, Kelowna

be opt-out not opt-in

To the editor: Re: Organ Donation Oversight a Concern, Dec. 11 Kelowna Capital News.

Our system seems backwards to me. If 90+ per cent of the population agree with donation but only 20 per cent are registered, then B.C. needs to revise the system.

Make it opt-out. By default, you’re a donor.

If you’ve got a religious or other objection, go through the steps to remove yourself.

Look at the rates in Germany (B.C.-style opt-in system) is 12 per cent donation rate, versus very-similar Austria (opt-out system) is 99.98 per cent donation rate.

Stephen Harris, Facebook feedback

Photos gone with lost memory card To the editor: Unless you carry your memory card in the device or in a special case, it is so very easy to lose irreplaceable memories. That little Secure Digital (SD) card, no bigger than a small postage stamp, can easily contain over a thousand pictures. A lost card causes heartache.

I took two SD cards to London Drugs last week to get some prints done. I had not yet downloaded the most recent photos to an external hard drive for safe keeping.

Somewhere in London Drugs (photography, magazine area and postal outlet) I lost one card. The content is special and I would love to have it back.

My newest grandchild was born in October, seven weeks premature. He is doing great, but I have lost many pictures of him.

There are pictures of our artwork, pictures of an event at the library and dancers at a seniors event in Peachland. All of these are not yet backed up.

If anyone finds this SD card and contacts

Fly Canadian flag with pride To the editor: Once a week some of the old timers (I call them the boys) meet for breakfast at a local restaurant. Now we don’t just eat breakfast, we also solve many problems.

This week one of the boys told us about a problem he was having flying his Canadian flag. He lives in a gated community and it seems that some of his neighbours don’t like him flying a Canadian flag and the strata corporation sent him a letter telling him to cease and desist.

This led to a lengthy discussion on flag flying and the oft-used comment “There aught to be a law.” Well it turns out that there is a law.

Legislation was proposed in 2011 by then heritage minister James Moore.

On the June 28, 2012 The National Flag Act of Canada was assented to and states: 1. All Canadians are encouraged to proudly display the National Flag of Canada in accordance with flag protocol; and 2. Every person who is in control of an apartment…condominium…or…a gated community is encouraged to allow the National Flag of Canada to be displayed in accordance with flag protocol.

Fly your flags with pride folks, the law is on our side.

Vair Clendenning, Kelowna [Full transcript at kelownacapnews.com.]

extra narrow to extra wide

MEN’s sIzEs 6-14

narrow to triple wide

KElOWNa CROssINg (bY COsTCO) 140-2463 Hwy 97

778-484-2688

FREE ‘Scooter Safety Guide’ Safety, Rules of the Road, & Driving Etiquette. A must read for all.

Call Now for your free copy 1 866 383-7383

Allen Batchelar, Kelowna

Organ donor ‘Absurd’ to build second bridge over Okanagan Lake system should To the editor: I cannot believe that authorities are actually thinking about building a second bridge over Okanagan Lake from the Westside to Kelowna. This idea is totally ridiculous and absurd.

What Kelowna, and every other town, needs is a bypass freeway. Major highways or freeways should never directly enter a town and be funneled through a few dozen streetlights which are never in sequence but always a stop-and-go, costing time and money, fuel, nerves and pollute the valley.

A Highway 97C turn off is required from the Pennask Summit, which is relatively flat high terrain, directly towards the northern end of Okanagan Lake bypassing Vernon and running north towards Revelstoke as an uninterrupted freeway with turn off ramps for Vernon, Armstrong, Enderby and so on.

More than 30 to 40 per cent of all traffic would be avoided using the normal road as

ladIEs sIzEs 5-12

me, I would be happy to buy them two cards in exchange.

Even if I don’t get my card back, with Christmas coming, I hope this letter saves someone else from the distress of losing irreplaceable memories.

Barry Yeats, West Kelowna

EXPRESS YOURSELF We welcome letters that comment in a timely manner about stories and editorials published in the Capital News. Opinions expressed are those of the letter writer.

Letters under 200 words will be given priority consideration for publication. We reserve the right to edit for clarity, brevity, legality and taste.

Letters sent directly to reporters may be treated as letters to the editor.

Letters must bear the name, address and telephone number of the writer. Names will be withheld at the editor’s discretion, only under exceptional circumstances.

E-mail letters to edit@kelownacapnews.com, fax to 763-8469 or mail to The Editor, Capital News, 2495 Enterprise Way, Kelowna, B.C., V1X 7K2.

Sandy & Elsa

from Dewey, Cuttem & Howe are moving to a great new location!

CEDARS HAIRPORT

1131 Sutherland Ave. (beside Illichmann’s)

Furnace Service from $95.00 DEC. EXPIRES 30 2015

The Premier Heating and Cooling Specialists Since 2001 . . . “There’s never been a better time to replace that old inefficient furnace than right now!” . . .

New high efficient furnace

$43.00

from a month OAC.

Al Ewbank Owner

2-991 Richter St., Kelowna

250-448-8456

a-1heatingairconditioning.com

Areas of practice include:

• ICBC Claims • Personal Injury • Slip and Falls • Litigation • Real Estate, Construction & Business Disputes

Book your

FREE CONSULTATION

today!

www.kwasnickilaw.com robert@kwasnickilaw.com Professional Law Corporation

206-437 Glenmore Rd. (inside Glenvalley Plaza) 250.868.9998

A12 www.kelownacapnews.com

Wednesday, December 16, 2015 Capital NewsC

news _____________________________________________________________________ REACHING OUT

Ewart: ‘People just don’t wake up one day homeless’ HELPING FROM A1 Kelowna resident Pat, who received an invite to the event for the homeless, says the generosity displayed was very helpful during a time when she is away from her family and in need of many items of clothing to help her survive.

t

KELOWNA SANTAS IS A VOLUNTEER INITIATIVE WORKING TO PROVIDE A BETTER CHRISTMAS FOR CHILDREN IN NEED To Drop off a gift for children up to 17 years of age visit one of the following Kelowna Santa’s Drop off locations Capital News • Sun FM/EZ Rock 101.5/AM 1150 • Benjamin Moore Kelowna & West Kelowna Boyd Autobody & Glass Dayton St, Rutland & West Kelowna • Cyclepath • KelownaNow Eco Clean Cleaning Centres • Energyplex & Fitness Solutions Now Integra Tire Auto Centre • Jordan’s Floor Covering & Interiors La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries • Legato Dental Centres Original Joe’s West Kelowna • SK Form & Finish Mavazi Apparel • Orchard Ford TD Bank • Ultimate Hockey Valley Moto Sport Wrap Zone

Reindeer Needed..Kelowna Santas need a few reindeer to help deliver the wrapped gifts to the families in need.

Go to KelownaSantas.com & click on the Register button.

Visit KelownaSantas.com For More Information

up one day homeless. It can happen to anyone. People need to stop treating the homeless as outcasts. It’s not hard to give someone a helping hand, a blanket or a coffee.”

As Ewart spoke to one of the many people coming by her makeshift store-front on the chilly afternoon, Pat, who received her invitation at the Gospel Mission, flipped through articles of clothing at a nearby table.

“This is wonderful,” she said, noting she was in need of warm sweaters, pants, socks and “all of the above,” adding her family is in Alberta and she won’t see them at Christmas.

“The generosity is so nice,” Pat added. “It makes you feel good. When you are away from family this really helps.”

During the event, which Ewart said she would organize again next year, folks were also able to have a hot chocolate. Ewart and her mom were also offering help fill out government forms for people who needed help with any issues the homeless face.

The two women put this event on as their Christmas and will forgo the tradition of purchasing gifts for each other, instead lending a helping hand in the memory of their late family member.

And Ewart said she could feel the spirit of her son with her along the way as she helped the homeless, just as she used to with him.

“This has been amazing, absolutely amazing,” she said. “He’s tickled pink right now. He’s ecstatic. I know he’s telling me to just breathe.” @KP_media1

POTENTIAL CRISIS

Another year deeper in debt New data from Statistics Canada released today shows that the ratio of household creditmarket debt to disposable income rose to 163.7 in the third quarter.

This is the highest level ever reported in Canada, topping the previous record of 163 in the fourth quarter of 2014.

Well into the biggest shopping season of the year, this record household debt is triggering more warnings from bankruptcy trustees about holiday spending.

“Many people might be tempted to make impulse purchases on credit as the holidays are quickly approaching and there is more pressure to get shopping done.

But shoppers really need

to be more conscious of their spending than ever before,” advised Kelowna-based trustee Yvonne Sutton. “Use cash, set a budget and be disciplined.”

Credit card debt levels are also expected to rise during the busy holiday shopping season and that has Sutton concerned about post-holiday debt loads.

“Many are managing their interest charges for now but some are delaying the inevitable, allowing debt to snowball,” she said.

“Come January and February when the bills come in, we see many individuals unable to meet their debt repayment obligations from holiday spending.”

Now you can add your own events to the Capital News Calendar.

Simply go to kelownacapnews.com, look for the calendar, log on and click Add Event.

sCapital News Wednesday, December 16, 2015

www.kelownacapnews.com A13

news _____________________________________________________________________

Y family fitness program expands Due to high demand at the Kelowna Family Y, the MEND (Mind, Exercise, Nutrition, Do It) program has expanded to H2O Adventure + Fitness Centre for the next session in January.

MEND is a free 10-week program

for families with children ages 7 to 13, started in 2013 and now administered by the YMCA in partnership with the Child Obesity Foundation and Healthy Families BC. For more information call 250-491-9622 ext. 211.

2015 In our Wednesday, Dec. 30th edition of The Capital News we will celebrate the babies born in 2015.

Don’t miss your chance to share your excitement by announcing the arrival of a new member of your family!

Place your ad before Monday, Dec. 21 at 11am SAWYER KLASSEN/CAPITAL NEWS

Only $2995

Baby’s First Name: _______________________________ Baby’s Middle Name:____________________________ Date of Birth: ____________________________________ Son_________________ Daughter __________________ Parent’s First & Last Names: _________________________________________________

TH 015 R 19 , 2 E B M E C E Y, D SATURDA 8AM - 9PM

of Newbo

Month/D ay/2013 Daughte r/Son of Name o f Parents

Address: ________________________________________ City:______________________ Phone #: ____________

Retired figure skating champion back on the ice for the Investors Group Stars on Ice tour making a stop at Prospera Place in Kelowna on Wednesday, May 18, 7 p.m.

Full Name

_________________________________________________

The Kelowna International Choir Christmas concert was held Sunday at the Delta Grand Hotel, a Christmas charity event.

Two-time Olympic silver medalist and three-time men’s world figure skating champion, Elvis Stojko headlines the cast of performers

plus eEdition & tax

rn

Submit the complete order form along with a clear photo to be received by Monday, Dec. 21 at 11am

Mail or drop off to 2495 Enterprise Way, V1X 7K2 or email to classified@kelownacapnews.com

Tickets are on sale at the Prospera Place Box Office, online selectyourtickets.com or by calling 250-762-5050.

ONE DAY SALE

PICTURES WITH SANTA (11AM - 3PM) • DONATE TO THE KELOWNA FOOD BANK • WIN PRIZES • HOLIDAY TREATS

ONE DAY SALE FRESH

Young Turkeys

Non Medicated, Grade”A” limit 1 - 4.37/kg

J.D. F arms

1

$ .98 /lb

ONE DAY SALE Egg Nog tasting in-store!

Dairyland Egg Nog

Selected Varieties 2L

2

$ .98 /ea

ONE DAY SALE Nesters Own Layer Cakes In-Store Baked 8 Inch

6

$ .98 /ea

ONE DAY SALE Mandarin Oranges Emperor Brand 5 lb Box

2

$ .98 /ea

Prices Effective Saturday, December 19 th, 2015. While Quantities Last!

ONE DAY SALE

ONE DAY SALE Mitchell’s Soup Mixes

Nesters Own Festive Ham

Selected Varieties 350 g

1

$ .98

4

$ .98

/100 g

ONE DAY SALE

ONE DAY SALE Santa Cruz Apple Cider Selected Varieties Organic - 946 ml

3

$ .98 /ea

/ea

+ Dep. recycling fee where applicable

Campbell’s Organic Broth Selected Varieties 900 ml

1

$ .98 /ea

NESTERS KELOWNA

1111 Lawson Ave, Kelowna BC, 604-688-7550

Some items are subject to GST & Plus Dep., recycling fee where applicable. We reserve the right to limit quantities. Not all items available at all locations. Some items may not be exactly as illustrated.

A14 www.kelownacapnews.com

Wednesday, December 16, 2015 Capital NewsC

Happy Holidays Package

Switch and save over

550

$

Get the gift that keeps on entertaining: • Our most popular TV channels plus a Gateway HDPVR for two TVs • Internet 30 with our advanced WiFi modem • Try shomi free for 30 days and get another month on us**

for the first six months.*

Visit shaw.ca/holidaydeal or call 1-866-806-0031 for more details *Regular price for Popular TV & Internet 30, $133 per month not including hardware. Offer valid from November 10, 2015 – January 6, 2016. Conditions apply. Visit shaw.ca for details. **Regular rates apply after promotional period. Offer available to Shaw Internet or Television subscribers adding an additional service onto account. Customers will be billed beginning in month 3 and charged a regular rate of $8.99/month plus tax after the trial period.

sCapital News Wednesday, December 16, 2015

www.kelownacapnews.com A15

news _____________________________________________________________________

Violent assault of West Kelowna couple not targeted attack RCMP have few new details to reveal about a break, enter and serious assault of a West Kelowna couple earlier this month.

The incident occurred at a home in the 1100-block of Peak Point Drive shortly before 2 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 6.

A couple, both aged 59, were home at the time and suffered serious injuries when confronted by an as yet unknown number of suspects.

Both were transported to hospital, and police say one of them remains in hospital being treated for serious injuries, and has yet to be interviewed by police.

Kelowna RCMP Cpl. Joe Duncan said the break-in is not believed to be random or targeted at the residents of the

house. He said police believe it was a home invasion attempt on the wrong house, noting a neighbouring house was also broken into less than 48 hours later.

“We believe the couple who were assaulted were mistaken targets,” said Duncan.

He added at this point, police are unable to reveal any new details about the nature of the second break-in.

Meanwhile, Kelowna RCMP also have little more to add to a suspicious death investigation underway following the discovery of Hazel Delgado Budiongan, 37, found dead in her home when West Kelowna firefighters responded to a fire at her Boucherie Road house on Nov. 4.

Police are saying the house fire and

circumstances surrounding Budiongan’s

death have been deemed suspicious, and that it

was an apparent isolated incident that poses no

larger concern to the public.

FIND YOUR PASSION. FIND YOUR PURPOSE. PROGRAMS START MONTHLY PR > LEGAL ADMINISTRATOR - 34 Weeks > BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENT - 50 Weeks > PRACTICAL NURSE - 75 Weeks

KELOWNA: 250.860.8884 OR VISIT SPROTTSHAW.COM

New fire chief for Ellison

Enrol Now & Save!

The Ellison Fire Protection District has a new fire chief.

David Bates has taken over the chief’s duties for the paid on-call fire department, appointed by the Regional District of the Central Okanagan.

He’s served as its Ellison’s acting chief since mid-June, when his predecessor, Kurt Szalla, retired.

Bates has been a firefighter with the Ellison department since October 2006 and most recently was its training officer.

“We have an incredible crew of more than 30 dedicated men and women who are committed to providing excellent service to our friends and neighbours in need,” Bates said.

HELPING CHILDREN and

EMPOWERING FAMILIES Starbright Children’s Development Centre Association (formerly the Central Okanagan Child Development Association) has been serving children with developmental needs and their families from Peachland to Oyama for 49 years!

$899 for the Graduated Licensing Program* Graduated Licensing Program classes starting in December.

Call us, email us, or go to our website to find out about the broad range of programming by our dedicated and experienced staff.

We are a registered charity and a not-for-profit agency.

Charitable Tax Registration ID: 107793424RR0001

I WISH I MAY, I WISH I MIGHT.

www.starbrightokanagan.ca

Impulse Awareness and Hazard Perception Training are designed to help novice drivers deal with dangerous situations in a variety of ways, both are part of our Graduated Licensing Program.

3-Hour Lesson Package starting at $225.

Gift certificates available. Give the gift of safe driving this season.

Go to www.mb-drivingacademy.ca/ca/kelowna or call 250-860-1888 to learn all about the Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy difference. *Regular price $1290. Offer expires December 31, 2015

A16 www.kelownacapnews.com

Wednesday, December 16, 2015 Capital NewsC

news _____________________________________________________________________

Gardeners always happy to get Christmas gardening tool gifts As we approach the last week before

Christmas, you might be thinking of giving

something to your favourite gardener even if

it might be yourself.

Here is a list of items

you might consider.

Sounds simple but a

Central Okanagan

Are you, or someone you know, over 65 and without a family doctor?

We can help.

Please call: 250.718.8116 or email us at: co.agpforme@divisionsbc.ca

We Are Unique!

Springfield at Spall • 250-762-9341

MON-SAT 9:30-5:30 MON - SAT 9:00-5:00 SUN12:00-4:30 10:00-4:30 SUN www.SecondTymeAround.ca

JEN’s

3

14-Plus

Consignment Fashions & Accessories GALORE! MON-FRI 10-6 (Wed 10-5:30) SAT 10-5 • SUN NOON-4

#130-1889 Springfield Rd. • 778-484-5070 (beside Springfield Bulk Foods)

Rosebuds

4

DESIGNER BOUTIQUE SERVING KELOWNA FOR 26 YEARS

Ladies Prestige Fashions, Shoes & Extraordinary Men’s Wear. An Abundance of Jewellery & Accessories

Conveniently Open 7 Days a Week rosebudsconsignment.com

5

150-1855 Kirschner 250-861-1911

Just for Us~14+ Since

2000

Woman’s Size 14+, Purses, Shoes, New Jewellery

MON-FRI 10:00-5:30; SAT 10-5; SUN NOON-4 1793 Harvey Avenue 250-868-2552 • just4us.ca

Expires Jan. 19, 2016

($20 or more Purchase)

5 OFF COUPON $5 OFF COUPON $5 OFF COUPON $5 OFF COUPON $5 OFF COUPON

since 1979

Quality Consigned Clothing

$

L.C. Fashions Boutique

Ladies Casual to Formal Attire Including Jewelry and Hand Bags

Expires Jan. 19, 2016

2

www.SecondTymeAround.ca

($20 or more Purchase)

Springfield at Spall • 250-762-9341

MON - SAT 9:00-5:00 MON-SAT 9:30-5:30 SUN12:00-4:30 10:00-4:30 SUN

Expires Jan. 19, 2016

Kelowna’s Largest!

($20 or more Purchase)

Quality Consigned Clothing

Expires Jan. 19, 2016

Ladies, Men's & Kid’s Clothing, Foot Wear and Accessories

($20 or more Purchase)

1 Second Tyme Around since 1979

A GP for Me

CAPITAL news

Expires Jan. 19, 2016

Proudly supported by

($20 or more Purchase)

www.divisionsbc.ca/cod

SHOP the

Consignment Loop HARVEY AVENUE (HWY. 97) K I R S DOLPHIN C H N E R

5

S P A L L

4

2 1

SPRINGFIELD ROAD

3

FIVE stores

proudly serving our community

CONSIGNMENT BUCK$ CUT OUT ALL 5 COUPONS FOR TOTAL SAVINGS OF $25

*Must present coupon at time of purchase. Limit one coupon per store on any purchase of $20 or more.

quality garden hose always finds a place From The in any gardeners Ground Up tool kit.

But I emphasize high quality DON BURNETT because inexpensive hoses inevitably kink and you don’t during the day. want the recipient to be Garden ornaments are cursing you every time quite often a personal this happens. choice however if you A good quality know the recipient well watering can. I still believe enough you may be able Haws are the best and to choose something that there are many sizes and will get a prominent spot styles to choose from in in the garden. both plastic and metal.

And the absolute Gardening gloves perfect gift would be are always appreciated to purchase a ticket to because even if the join me on the bus to recipient has a pair they the Northwest Flower inevitably wear out. and Garden Show this An Amaryllis bulb to February. You should grow for early spring book soon because the bloom. They come already bus is beginning to fill up. planted in a pot or as a Call Bluestar Travel kit with soil pot and bulb at 778-478-3896 or go included. to the website www.

A subscription to a bluestartours.ca. gardening magazine such ••• as Canadian Gardening.

I want to remind There are several everyone this Saturday kneeling devices on morning we will the market to make broadcast our special gardening easier for Christmas Garden Show people who find it on AM 1150 beginning difficult getting down on at 8 a.m. their knees from simple The two hour show will pads to folding devices have some special guests with a seat to sit on. including Brian Minter— Every gardener can B.C.’s Master Gardener, as use a good pair of hand well as garden writer and pruners and most buy the retailer Scott Austin from knock offs of the better Penticton and the Pacific brands.

Northwest’s garden guru Treat your favourite Ed Hume. gardener to a pair of I will be playing a Felco pruners made in couple of my dad’s Switzerland and include a recordings and as usual leather sheath that fits on you can pick up the odd the gardener’s belt. garden tip.

If you know the We have done this shoe size then a pair of every Christmas on the gardening clogs makes an radio since 1983 and I ideal gift. invite you to tune in even A minimum/maximum if you are not a regular thermometer is listener to the show. something all gardeners can use but seldom Tune in to The Don purchase for themselves.

Burnett Garden Show This handy device will on AM 1150 News Talk record how low the Sports Saturday mornings temperature got during from 8 to 10 a.m. the night and how high

FOOD BANK DONATIONS

City Pawn Brokers lead food bank campaign City Pawn Brokers is encouraging members of the community to drop off food donations for the Kelowna Community Food Bank at any of its four locations in Kelowna and West Kelowna.

Bring in a minimum of three food donations and City Pawn Brokers will offer a 30 per cent discount on any in-store merchandise up to $500.

More food is needed to meet the needs of people who rely on the food bank during the holidays.

“We see too many people unable to pay their bills this time of year, despite working full-time,” said City Pawn Brokers chief operating officer Steve Fosbery.

“This is our way of giving a little incentive to encourage others to help those in need.”

For more information visit Kelowna Community Food Bank’s website at cofoodbank.com.

sCapital News Wednesday, December 16, 2015

www.kelownacapnews.com A17

Arts • Events • Home • Seniors KELOWNA

CAPITAL

news

FALL SPECIAL

In Just One Day!

FREE ANTHRACITE SILGRANITE SINK value $595

granitetransformation.com

778-753-1733

with kitchen project * minimum purchase required *

INSIDE TODAY

740 McCurdy Rd Kelowna BC (2 blocks east of Hwy 97 on McCurdy)

Wednesday, December 16, 2015 • www.kelownacapnews.com Since 1984

A DivisiON Of BrOOks lANe iNteriOrs

Boxing Day Pricing on

SAWYER KLASSEN/CAPITAL NEWS

NOW!

Tammie Watson, corporate and appeals manager for the Red Cross for the Southern B.C. Interior, located in Kelowna.

Red Cross serves many needs Sawyer Klassen sawyer.klassen@kelownacapnews.com

Every three hours, someone in Canada receives support from the Canadian Red Cross.

The Kelowna Red Cross, located on Adams Road, is one of central hubs for disaster response in British Columbia.

The Kelowna centre provides support for the Southern Interior, Kootenays and Yukon, whether it

be an individual who needs help or an entire community.

With pre-positioned supplies and emergency kits that are ready for use in the event of a fire, flood or other disaster, the staff at the Kelowna building are constantly on alert and ready to assist.

The Adams Road building, hardly a small one, is filled with cots, cleaning supplies, blankets and all other sorts of disaster

response equipment.

However, disaster response isn’t the only thing the Kelowna chapter does.

Kelowna Red Cross is also one of the hubs for the health equipment loan program, which lends mobile health equipment to those who need it.

The program has been running in B.C. for more than 60 years, lending walkers, wheelchairs and other medical equipment to

people in need.

As a non-profit organization, Canadian Red Cross relies heavily on donations, and that is no different in Kelowna.

“The disaster response program is one of the biggest programs we try to fundraise for,” said Tammie Watson, Red Cross corporate and appeals manager.

SEE SERVING A22

HUGe sAviNGs! Why Wait When You Can enjoy Your New furniture Now

1794 Baron Rd. Kelowna (Corner of Banks & Baron)

Call (250)868.8444 Open Mon to Sat 9:00 - 5:30 www.fannysfurniture.com

SAVE ON CUSTOM-MADE WINDOW COVERINGS 50% OFF 30% OFF $100 instant reBate hunter DouGlas

pleateD Draperies

BlinDs & shaDes

Choose from our entire fabric collection from maxwell for beautifully made custom draperies.

Choose from our parkland Wood blind or Designer screen collections.

With any new purchase of hunter Douglas silhouette or pirouette window shading with powerView, receive a $100.00 instant rebate.

Call 250-707-1639 or 1-800-818-7779 for a Complimentary in-home Consultation. november 2 to December 18, 2015

A18 www.kelownacapnews.com

Wednesday, December 16, 2015 Capital NewsC

ENTERTAINMENT: WHAT’S ON

RCA atrium to host local gospel choir’s concert CONCERT Kelowna Community Gospel Choir Friday, Dec. 18 7:30 p.m.

Rotary Centre for the Arts atrium 421 Cawston Ave. Kelowna

Doc Willoughbys 353 Bernard Ave.

Disero, to establish a fivepiece band.

The funk/folk rock group make high-quality, groove infused tunes.

The band released its first full-length album this summer, called “Build the Future.”

P Maurice just took home $75,000 in the final year of the Peak Performance Project and headlined The Commodore ballroom in Vancouver.

Small Town Artillery won $10,000 in The Big Bang competition and made an album.

Where JP is anthemic, STA is funky. Where STA is riffy, JP gets classic.

This will be first time both bands have performed together.

Over the past few years, Wild Son has firmly established themselves as one of Kelowna’s most popular bands.

They began as a twopiece acoustic group and have recently added their latest member, Eric

A Christmas concert featuring the Kelowna Community Gospel Choir with Peter DeRoche will be held in the Rotary Centre for the Arts atrium.

Entrance will be by donation with all proceeds to benefit Inn From The Cold, a shelter for homeless people.

CONCERTS JP Maurice with Small Town Artillery Thursday, Dec. 17 Wild Son Saturday, Dec. 19

CONCERT Oliver Sister Speak and Raquel Cole Saturday, Dec. 19 8 p.m.

The Streaming Cafe 596 Leon Ave. Kelowna Sister Speak’s moving live show and unique musical pallet has afforded opening slots for Xavier Rudd, Chris Isaak and Air Supply.

Led by Canadian singer-songwriter Sherri Anne and a talented

— Paid Advertisement —

Are You Taking Care of Your Shoulder Pain? Discover a New Option.

Shoulder aches and pains are common, but because our arms seldom get a rest, these aches often become chronic injuries: knots, spasms, frozen shoulder and tendonitis.

Many of us learn to live with it and think, “It’s a part of my lifestyle or job”. Many of us have had chronic tendonitis, making it difficult to lift a carton of milk or wash our hair. And many of us have exhausted a variety of therapies.

DR. RYAN HARRIS

Therapy, the only therapy I found to get rid of my pain and heal my injury.

Shockwave, developed to break up kidney stones, can break down scar tissue and stimulate new blood vessel growth, promoting proper muscle function and restarting the healing process.

It is in those injuries that have lingered for months or years where shockwave shines. If you have chronic shoulder injuries, don’t give up hope. If I had, I would not be in practice today.

Glenmore Chiropractic

Most therapies have an affect only on new injuries that are days to weeks old. Once scar tissue forms and healing stops (chronic), we are at the mercy of the injury.

Over and over in my practice I hear, “I have been dealing with this injury for months or years and tried everything. Nothing has worked… what do I do?”

According to the Journal of the American Medical Association 2005, shockwave therapy had a 91% success rate for the treatment of calcific Rotator Cuff Tendonitis.

Results are often experienced within a couple of visits and the treatment is covered by many insurance companies.

I tell them about the tennis elbow and shoulder tendonitis I had, both of which nearly caused me to shut down my practice. I talk about the multitude of therapies I tried to no avail. Then I talk about Shockwave

Call 250-763-3580 to book a free consultation or view Dr. Harris’ You Tube video “Shockwave Therapy Kelowna” or go to www. glenmorechiro.com and click “Testimonials”.

*Results may vary from patient to patient

band, Sister Speak is currently based in San Diego and performs more than 150 concerts a year.

Sister Speak’s musical forte is built around compelling vocals, rootsy yet gritty guitar stylings, and thought-provoking lyrics.

Raquel Cole is a seasoned singersongwriter and multiinstrumentalist who has featured on Sirius XM’s The Highway and was the opening act on tour for Diamond Rio. And she’s only 21.

The performances of Cole and Sister Speak will be streamed online at streamingcafe.net.

CONCERT Kelowna Liedertafel Choir Sunday, Dec. 20 2 p.m.

First Lutheran Church 4091 Lakeshore Rd. Kelowna Ths year, the choir will be joined for their annual Christmas concert by the Okanagan Children’s Choir, under the musical tutelage of Francis Chiasson.

Admission will be by donation.

The Kelowna Liedertafel Choir has been running for 42 years.

There are still two founding members with the choir, and others who have been singing with the German traditional music ensemble for more than 30 years.

“We do the traditional German music and keep up the German and European culture,” said president Susie Kaul.

CONCERT Jazz Café Presents….

Christmas Presence!

Wednesday, Dec. 23, 7 p.m.

Kelowna Community Theatre 1375 Water St. In early January of this year, the snow starting falling on the Okanagan Valley and didn’t stop until the whole city was at

a stand-still, covered in a blanket of white.

It was that day, specifically Jan. 5, that jazz singer Anna Jacyszyn and her musical director Bernie Addington felt inspired to write a song, and they used that inspiration to create their new single Snow Day. But the musical inspiration didn’t stop there as the duo continued to write songs throughout the seasonal changes of 2015.

On Dec. 23, those original songs will make their debut at a Christmas music special event planned for Kelowna Community Theatre.

Jacyszyn’s close friend, Juno award winning singer/songwriter Julie Masi, also co-wrote several new songs for the concert while Neville Bowman has also composed an instrumental piece which will be performed accompanied with a dance interpretation by Lucy Hazelwood.

The concert backdrop will feature the concept of a shopping mall, with the musicians featured as the shoppers running to and fro throughout the shops on Christmas Eve. A disillusioned Santa sees how commercial the season has become with no one paying attention to its true meaning.

This musical journey of original seasonal tunes in the genre of jazz, blues, pop and soul is directed

by Neal Facey with choreography by Lucy Hazelwood of LUKI dance On stage to perform will be Bernie Addington, double bass; Neville Bowman, piano; Scott Gamble, drums; Loni Moger, guitar; Stephen Buck, saxophone/flute; and vocalists Anna Jacyszyn, Julie Masi, Kinga Hemming and Amanda Morazain Tickets available online at kelownatickets.com, call 250-862-2867 or visit the Orchard Park Mall ticket office (info@

kelownatickets.com).

CONCERT André-Philippe Gagnon Wednesday, Dec. 30 Kelowna Community Theatre 1375 Water St. André-Philippe Gagnon skyrocketed to fame in 1985 with an appearance on The Tonight Show when it was hosted by Johnny Carson.

Gagnon performed his version of “We Are The World,” the fundraiser anthem written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Ritchie which was recorded by various music artists at the time in support of the USA for Africa.

The after-effects of Gagnon’s television performance, reaching an audience of 15 million viewers, were immediate.

His impressionist act is unique for his specialized talent in impersonating the singing voices of celebrities, as opposed to his contemporaries, who typically can do only the speaking voices.

That Tonight Show appearance served as a launching pad for his music singing impersonation career that has spanned 30 years.

Tickets are available at the Kelowna Box Office outlet in Orchard Park Mall or by calling 1-855441-7500.

CONCERT Marty Edwards and The Revival Wednesday, Dec. 31 doors open 7 p.m.

Peachland Community Centre Sixth Street, Peachland You can rock in the New Year listening and dancing to the Marty Edwards and The Revival band perform classic hits from the 1960s and ‘70s.

Their playlist features the hits of rock’n roll icons such as Tom Jones, Elvis, The Eagles, America, Ronnie Milsap, Lighthouse, Three Dog

Night, Badfinger, The Doors, The Beatles and much more.

There will also be an appearance by Kinda Kenny performing a musical tribute to Kenny Rogers.

Marty Edwards handles the lead vocals in the group, backed by his four-piece Revival band— Heather Davis on keyboards, Gary Smyth on guitar, Bob Bachtold on drums and Brad Dillman on bass.

There will also be a hot buffet catered by The Beach Ave. Cafe at about 8 p.m.as part of the festivities.

Tickets available at Peachland Pharmacy, Blenz Coffee in West Kelowna and Royla LePage office in Summerland.

Non perishable food item donations will be accepted for the food bank.

CONCERT Vance Joy Thursday, Jan. 14 Kelowna Community Theatre 1375 Water St. Vance Joy has had an unexpectedly long time to finish his debut album.

There’s a simple reason why—his first single, “Riptide,” kept charming the world and he followed his new audience all across the globe.

As well as selling out headline tours in Australia, Vance Joy has performed across Canada and the U.S. ths year.

In Australia, Riptide moved from alternative to commercial radio, then commercial TV and got a second wind after it became the first song to top Triple J’s Hottest 100 countdown without an album to call home.

The song has sold over a million copies worldwide has been streamed over three million times a week.

“It’s taken on its own life,” said Joy.

sCapital News Wednesday, December 16, 2015

www.kelownacapnews.com A19

Seniors COMBAT INFLUENZA

Not too late to get a flu shot

Christmas dinner served Has Christmas Day become too quiet? Gathering too small? Kids can’t make it? Maybe you are new to the area?

Whatever the reason, a family-style Neighbourly Christmas Dinner will be served up Dec. 25 at the Lakeview Heights Community Hall in West Kelowna, 860 Anders Rd. Doors open at 1 p.m. for socializing and games for kids under the age of 12, and dinner will be served at 2:30 p.m.

To attend, RSVP by Dec. 19 to Daryl Duhamel at 250448-6599.

The Kelowna RCMP Christmas Cheer Crew have made several appearances at local seniors’ residences over the last three weeks.

Mounties spread Christmas cheer Local Mounties have been celebrating the Christmas season in song at local seniors’ residences.

The dynamic volunteer group of merry performers, who have dubbed themselves the Kelowna RCMP Christmas Cheer Crew, have made several appearances at Kelowna retirement homes since Nov. 26.

The choir was established seven years ago by a now-retired Kelowna Mountie, and has since been adopted and nurtured by Const.

Steve Holmes, currently with the Kelowna RCMP Municipal Traffic Services.

The Kelowna RCMP Christmas Cheer Crew ensemble is a rhythmical group of amateur and pro musicians and a euphonious choir, which is comprised of police officers, auxiliary members, civilian staff members, their

families and their friends.

The cheer crew bonds with the seniors and performs a variety of both classic sing-along Christmas carol favourites, as well as original holiday songs.

“It’s seeing the seniors smile and watching them as they connect with some of their happy memories that they have about this time of year,” said Const. Holmes.

“The classic Christmas carols are familiar to almost everyone, regardless of age.

“The magic happens when we share this music and that familiarity.”

When asked why he does this year after year, Holmes replied: “It’s mostly the memory of my amazing dad, who had music in his heart which he absolutely loved to share with others right up to the last day of his life.”

“This was my first year as part of the Kelowna RCMP Christmas Cheer Crew,” added Const. Jesse O’Donaghey.

“It’s a genuine honour to be invited into their homes, and an absolute pleasure to be able to perform for and with these truly amazing people in our community.

“I am already looking forward to singing together again next year.”

In 2015 the Kelowna RCMP Christmas Cheer Crew performed at 10 Kelowna retirement homes, with the final two concerts last week at the Chatsworth and the Three Links Manor facilities.

For information on scheduling the Kelowna RCMP Christmas Cheer Crew for next year, contact Const. Steve Holmes at 250-9805353.

Village at Mill Creek residents knit toques for the homeless Residents at a Kelowna seniors’ home have been knitting up a storm to help those in need this Christmas.

Village at Mill Creek Baptist Housing knitting club members have spent the past two months creating toques for those challenged by homelessness over the winter months.

Encouraged by spirit of the knitting group, other Village at Mill Creek residents and team members joined

in to provide additional items to complement the toques.

The resulting Christmas care packages included new socks, mittens, soap, tooth brushes, tooth paste, t-shirts, chocolates and sports sacs.

This week, some 58 care packages, each complete with a toque, were delivered to Inn from the Cold.

“It is so inspiring to see our residents to take on this project to help others in their community,”

said Kate Dusik, with the Village at Mill Creek administrative staff.

“At first they weren’t sure they would ever make their goal of 50 toques. When they did, they kept on knitting and even added 12 scarves.

The desire to help others is ageless. I can’t wait to hear what their next project will be.”

“Inn from the Cold is only able to operate because of the support of the community, said Jan Schulz, executive director.

CONTRIBUTED

As people come together to celebrate the holiday season, influenza (the flu) can spread quickly so Interior Health is reminding the public that it is not too late to get your flu shot.

Influenza symptoms often include sudden high fever, headache, general body aches and pains, fatigue and weakness, a runny, stuffy nose, sneezing, and sore throat.

In some cases, influenza can lead to more severe illness such as pneumonia and even death.

“The flu shot is the safest and most effective way to prevent influenza,” said Dr. Kamran Golmohammadi, medical health officer with Interior Health.

“Getting a flu shot helps protect you from influenza and it also helps prevent you from spreading it to family, friends, and those who may be more vulnerable to serious complications from influenza.”

The flu shot is still available at pharmacies, physician offices and through local public health centres.

To find a flu shot provider near you visit Immunize BC’s Flu Clinic locator (http://immunizebc.ca/clinics/ flu#8/49.246/-123.116 ).

“I encourage everyone to get their flu shot as soon as possible, especially those in high risk groups.

Protection from influenza generally begins 10 to 14 days after immunization. Getting a flu shot now will protect you and your family over the holiday season and into the New Year,” added Dr. Golmohammadi.

The flu shot is free for: • seniors over 65 years of age • children six months to 59 months of age • Aboriginal people • pregnant women • people with chronic medical conditions such as heart disease, asthma, and diabetes • people who live with or care for people in high-risk groups • visitors to a health care facility.

For a complete list of those at risk and eligible for a free flu shot visit the Interior Health website (https:// www.interiorhealth.ca/YourHealth/Immunization/ SeasonalFluCampaign/Pages/default.aspx).

In addition to getting a flu shot, Dr. Golmohammadi stresses that proper hand washing and covering noses and mouths when coughing or sneezing are also important ways to prevent the spread of influenza and many other infections.

He advises that people experiencing influenza symptoms should stay home from work, school and holiday gatherings to reduce the risk of spreading infection to others.

In B.C., the majority of influenza cases occur between December to April, with the peak of activity typically occurring in January.

Village at Mill Creek residents are helping those in need this Christmas.

“The donation of care packages for the most vulnerable members of our community was truly

overwhelming…we at Inn from the Cold will be able to make life a little easier for many of our guests.”

Retirement Living, Elegant and Carefree.

Don’t miss your opportunity to come home to Lakeshore Place.

Call today for your personal tour.

Follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/lakeshoreplace

A20 www.kelownacapnews.com

Wednesday, December 16, 2015 Capital NewsC

CENTRAL OKANAGAN

Of Prime Interest: Why to insure a mortgage Do you know the difference between life insurance and mortgage insurance? Mortgage insurance is unique from life insurance in several ways, and you need to consider those differences when making a decision about what form of those two insurance opportunities will work best for you.

The beneficiary of life insurance is whoever you chose— your surviving spouse, your estate, your children or your parents. The value of the policy is paid to your beneficiary and can be used for any purpose including paying off the mortgage.

The beneficiary of mortgage insurance is the lender where the mortgage is held so the funds go directly to the lender and the mortgage is paid off. There are no excess funds to pay bills going forward.

The face amount of a life insurance policy is the amount your beneficiary receives and the premiums are based on the amount of the insurance, your age and your health.

For mortgage insurance, the face amount of the insurance is the mortgage amount owing. What this means is you are paying the same monthly premium for years on a declining mortgage balance.

If you are accelerating your payments or making lump sum payments on your mortgage, the amount is declining even quicker.

Mortgage insurance is typically more expensive than life insurance as it is in most cases offered without a medical check requirement. Rates are based on the average health of the age group being insured. The application process occurs after death and not at the time of the approval.

If the insured had any pre-existing health conditions or just existing conditions at the time of the application, a life insurance claim may be rejected.

Another issue with mortgage insurance is if you decide to move your mortgage from one lender to another, the mortgage insurance is automatically cancelled, causing you to have to requalify with the new lender. You will be older and as we age premiums increase. With life insurance, your policy will remain in effect regardless of what you do with your mortgage. .

Mortgage insurance is offered at a stressful and emotional time when you are making the biggest purchase of your life. The cost may seem minimal compared to the mortgage payment, but the life insurance option cost can be half of a mortgage insurance rate and provide more financial flexibility.

Of Prime Interest is a collaboration of mortgage professionals Darwyn Sloat, 250-718-4117; Christine Hawkins, 250-826-2001; and Trish Balaberde, 250-470-8324.

A survey of B.C. Notary Publics found that 57 per cent of their clients were getting outside help to make a house down payment

CONTRIBUTED

Home buyers seek help to muster down payment The B.C. Society of Notaries Public conducted an internal online survey of members on key real estate topics in November 2015 and found that more than half of notaries’ first-time home buyer clients are typically getting help with their down payment from parents.

While notaries don’t formally track whether or not parents contribute, how much or how they structure the funding, of the 133 notaries who participated 57 per cent said that in their experience first-time buyer clients in their community were typically getting help with their down payment.

Another 30 per cent of notaries said new buyers are typically funding the down payment on their own; and others didn’t know.

Virtually all of those who are getting financial help are receiving it from parents, rather than

other family members or friends: About half, 52 per cent, are receiving less than 25 per cent of the down payment; a third are getting 25 to 50 per cent; and 15 per cent are receiving more than half of the down payment from mom and/or dad.

The same notaries reported that almost 70 per cent of parents are gifting the money, 17 per cent are going on title, and 15 per cent make “other” arrangements, which includes private informal or formal loans, a second mortgage or co-signing to guarantee the loan.

“Deciding whether or not you can or should support your child’s purchase of a first home, and how to structure the arrangement is a personal choice for each family,” said Tammy Morin Nakashima, president of BC Notaries Society in Richmond.

“There are several things families should consid-

er, including whether or not the lending parents should share in ownership and how everyone should plan for the unfortunate possibility of death or divorce.

“We help our clients choose an arrangement that’s right for them.”

Notaries provide conveyancing or other legal services on more than half of all real estate transactions in B.C. and are highly trained and experienced in both simple and complex real estate transactions.

Notaries from Greater Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, Vancouver Island, Northern B.C., and the Okanagan, Kamloops and Kootenay regions participated in the survey, which showed that the percentage of first-time buyers typically getting a financial kick-start varied throughout B.C.

Your family depends on you to arrive safely. Plan ahead.

Check weather and road conditions, make sure your vehicle is winter ready and drive for the conditions.

Know before you go.

DriveBC.ca | ShiftIntoWinter.ca

sCapital News Wednesday, December 16, 2015

www.kelownacapnews.com A21

McCulloch

r.

r.

.

Gordon Dr.

Rd

Chute La ke

le

➡

LAKE COUNTRY

ot

am

rg

Be

D

3BEDROOM 385,900 FROM

TOWNHOMES $

Carnousite Black Mtn

Your brand new home is waiting... check out Kelowna's most complete guide to local showhomes and new home developments in your area.

TOWER RANCH

MISSION

Includes the home, lot... even the pool guy.*

McKenzie

Hwy 97

S.E. Kelowna

nD

eD

Frost Rd.

Summerland

McKenzie

Loseth

Toovey

Gerstmar

Pa so

7N

Rutland Rd. N.

.

Dilworth

Rd .

Be nv ou lin

Rd.

East Kelowna

Swam p

Gordon Dr.

Lakeshore .

C

McCulloch

rdo

idg

I

Kirschner Mountain

ee

L

Go

SR

El

Rd.

Glenmore Rd.

Hw y9

Hollywood

Rd.

Ethel

Gordon

Gu

Okanagan Mission

Rd.

e riv

.

97 S

NOW SELLING DUNBAR VILLAS

Gordon

Water Ellis Richter Pandosy

Okanagan Lake

r ho es ak

IN THE MIDDLE OF EVERYWHERE

Valley

an

G

r

BLACK MOUNTAIN

Glen more

La an ag

Thacker Rd.

.

eD

Hwy

rso

lley

nnecto

Peachland

A

Clift on

ke

ide Wes ts

Ok .

7S

Hw y9

We stl

l Rd.

so

A

Hwy 33

St

alla Co

Ca

Rd

Gellatly

H wy Coquih

th

7S ou

wa y9 Hi gh Bo

97 S.

Glenrosa

F

E

ie er

E. Kelowna Rd.

H

Black Mountain

Teasdale

KLO Road

Lakeview Heights

h

uc

d.

aR

s ro

Elliot Ave

en Gl

Webber Rd.

Shannon Lake & Westbank

Boucherie Rd.

eR d. ak

Shanno

nL

Old Vernon Road

oad

7 N. Hwy 9

re R mo Gle n

John Hindle Dr.

Kelowna Springfield Rd. South

. d. S

Ac

J

Rutland

Hwy 33 Hwy 97 N.

Ellison

Old Vernon Rd.

s wi Le

ay

yW

m

Stevens Rd.

Dilworth Mountain

Bernard Ave. Hwy 97 N.

K

Sexsmith

R ood

Airport

Clement

Winfield & OK Centre on map at left

llyw Ho

Duck Lake

Old Vernon Road

B

Kelowna North

West Kelowna Estates

ake

Beaver Lake Rd.

OUC North Kelowna Campus

e ad

Westside Rd.

Winfield

Glenmore

Campb el

p

OK Centre McKinley Rd.

Woodsdale

Ca m

Rd .

Okanagan Ctr. Rd.

D

Wood Lake

Hwy 97 N.

m

Ca

p

North Glenmore

Rd.

Oyama To Vernon and Armstrong via 97 N.

th mi xs Se

Carr's Landing Rd.

SHOWHOME DIRECTORY

J

H

F

Condos Next to UBC

Not this guy

*

Highest Lots in Kelowna Show Home Thurs-Mon 12-4 pm

250-979-8359

553 Carnoustie Dr. blueskyatblackmountain.ca

Show home open daily 11am-4pm or by appt.

250.766.9077 cadencekelowna.com

Unit 19 - 3626 Mission Springs Drive, Kelowna BC adult community

Award Winning Developer Serving for over 30 Years

Have your choice of view…

Only RESIGTRATIONS STARTING NOW

Don’t wait!

available Only

North

18 units available

KIRSCHNER MOUNTAIN

FOR SALE - 2 BDRM LEGAL SUITE

JASBIR BHANDHER 250-717-7778 Your First Choice for Okanagan Valley Real Estate 5 Bdrm, includes a legal suite.

2 Bdrm, 2 bath Condo.

Livability

by Design Livability

by Design Another development Another developmentby by

250.300.7711

G

Call Today!

Call Today!

250-764-3104 250-764-3104 or or 250-469-2127 250-469-2127

Website: www.thewatersedgekelowna.ca *This is NOT an offering for sale and such an offering can only be made after filing a Disclosure Statement. *This is not an offering for sale and such an offering can only be made after filing a Disclosure Statement.

TOWER RANCH I

Townhomes from

$335,900

European Designed Townhomes

C

greensquare.ca

MISSION

NOW SELLING Award Winning Developer Serving for over 30 Years DON’T WAIT!

12 units

KIRSCHNER MOUNTAIN

Sat to Wed 12-4 pm utwoliving.com | 250-718-7072

MISSION E

1515 Highland Dr. N., Glenmore 778.484.2900 FRIDAY–SUNDAY • 1–4 PM skyviewterraces.ca

975 Academy Way

Homes from $419,900 - $599,900

GLENMORE B

from $209,900

WEST KELOWNA K HOMES WITH BOAT SLIPS $559,000 FROM

CUSTOM HOMES, VILLAS, TOWNHOMES & GOLF

UNIVERSITY DISTRICT

1790 Tower Ranch Drive

250-491-3353

Mon-Thurs 12-5pm • Sat & Sun 11-3pm

Homes from the mid $200K’s

680 Old Meadows Road Saturday - Tuesday 12-4pm brightonkelowna.com | 250-808-2850

www.homesbydestination.com

SolsticeTowerRanch.com

1486 Old Ferry Wharf Rd. 250.763.6622 westharbourkelowna.com Kelowna’s Most Extraordinary Lakefront Community.

Contact your sales representative and learn how you can showcase your business on this page and reach over 46,000 homes.

Call 250-763-3212 today!

A22 www.kelownacapnews.com

We're proud to announce the success of our 2nd Annual “Christmas in November” fundraising event which raised over $36,600 in support of the Kelowna Salvation Army, Kelowna Community Food Bank as well as other local charities.

“Thank You” to these sponsors for helping us, help those in need!

Annegret’s Chocolates Keg Steakhouse & Bar At Your Fingertips Nails & Esthetics Kelowna Rockets BDO Manulife Financial BGR Wealth & Estate Planning Micro Bar • Bites Bad Tattoo Brewing Minstrel Cafe Baths by Design Penticton Lakeside Resort Bella Cothing Boutique Pillar to Post Home Inspectors Big White Ski Resort Pomme Salon Bouchons Bistro Quails’ Gate Estate Winery Bylands Nursery Raudz CC Jentsch Cellars Road Racks Outfitters Clearwater Wealth Management Russell Investments Cream Salon Skill-Tech Builders Delta Grand Okanagan Resort Spinco Dowhaniuk, Jay & Brianne Sprott Asset Management Earls Kitchen + Bar Start to Finish Construction Ekahi Centre for Yoga & Mindfulness The Wellness Spa Embassy Suites Phoenix – Tempe Treasury Wine Estates Farris Law Tree Brewing Fashion Foundations Tuscani Hair Design Fezziwigs Bakery Cafe Van Houtte Coffee Fidelity Investments Vertex One Asset Management Global Fitness & Racquet Centre Wentworth Music Guardian Capital Wickerland Hammers & Heels Wink Eyewear Invesco YMCA

One of the special joys of December is telling others we care.

Wishing you a joyful present and a well-remembered past.

Wednesday, December 16, 2015 Capital NewsC

news _____________________________________ RED CROSS

B.C. equipment loan program helped 93,000 people last year SERVING FROM A17 “The local disaster management program is one we are in high need of community support for in order to continue to run.

“It’s volunteer-run, and our training programs allow us to get volunteers trained and deployed when needed.

“It could be something as small as a flooded house, or it could be an apartment fire, or something as big as the 2003 Kelowna fire.”

The Kelowna centre does receive some grant money from Interior Health to run the Health Equipment Loan program, but it still relies heavily upon donations and volunteer support.

Throughout B.C. last year, 163,000 pieces of equipment were loaned to 93,000 British Columbians.

As the program continues to expand, so too does the need for more equipment, and it is growing at a rate the Canadian Red Cross can’t keep pace with.

The Kelowna chapter of the Canadian Red Cross doesn’t have a large annual fundraiser, but rather

continuously fundraises throughout the year, relying on community support, individual donors and corporate partners.

The support they have received has allowed them to run other programs in addition to its two major ones, such as Respect Ed, which is an anti-bullying campaign, a first aid and water safety program, and an aboriginal outreach program.

Although there are many programs being run out of the Adams Road location, disaster management and equipment loaning have by far the highest costs associated with them.

The disaster response program has a vehicle and shelter trailer, which when combined cost upwards of $90,000.

The Kelowna branch is one of very few in B.C. to have an equipped vehicle and trailer, and acquiring more is one of the main goals of the Canadian Red Cross in B.C. Having a disaster response vehicle allows the Red Cross to respond to disasters in neighbouring communities, and the

shelter trailer can carry emergency supplies for roughly 200 people, giving the Red Cross much more flexibility in its response capabilities.

The Kelowna centre isn’t just prepared to help locally, however, as the pre-made packages at its location could be shipped anywhere in Canada where there’s a need.

The Red Cross works closely with municipal, provincial and federal governments, which helps it coordinate and respond as quickly as possible to a disaster.

“People can also phone in if they’ve had something that’s happened at their house,” Watson explained.

“If they’ve had flooding and they didn’t have insurance, we’ll try to work with them on a personal level.

“For the most part we’re government-related so that we don’t duplicate services, so that we don’t have three organizations providing the same thing.”

To contact the Canadian Red Cross to either make a donation or ask for assistance, call 1-800418-1111 or visit the Canadian Red Cross location in Kelowna at 124 Adams Rd.

Ask the

EXPERTS Are you an Expert? Share your knowledge by interacting with Capital News readers every 2nd Wednesday.

Call your Sales Representative today to inquire how you can reach over 100,000 readers and promote your business!

250.763.3212

Robin Roberts

Certified Carpet Cleaning Technician/Oxy-Dry® System Developer

Holiday Greetings from the Advisors at the Landmark One Kelowna corporate office

Rick Adrian, Gerry Austgarden, Graham Burns, Jay Dowhaniuk, Rita Faber, Joe Howorko, John Huggan, Paul Johnson, Stephen Maser, Lori Samuels, Craig White, Brendan Willis, John Woodfield

Q

We recently had our steps steam cleaned and now there is a dark line on the bullnose of the steps. Is this normal?

A

It is quite common to see this effect on steps after steam cleaning.

There are a few reasons this may occur. One reason is that if the stairs are not properly pre vacuumed, the soil will be driven deeper into the carpet and will wick back to the surface as the carpet dries.

Another reason is that the tool used, a wand, is drawn forward to the front of the step over saturating the bullnose and often poorly extracted leaving an accumulation of water and soil leading to a wicking effect and a dark line of soil.

Oxy-Dry® uses equipment better designed for cleaning steps eliminating the occurrence of any dark lines on the bullnose. We are also able to remove existing dark lines from previous cleaning attempts. In most cases, steps will dry in 3060 minutes. We’ll also include our Durashield Protector to help your carpet resist soiling and staining like when it was new.

For a deep clean that’s drier than steam, call Oxy-Dry®…

OZONE

Member – Canadian Investor Protection Fund

your FRESH choice!

www.oxy-dry.ca 250-860-4595

Garbage pick-up changes

With Christmas Day and New Year’s Day falling on Friday this year, the garbage and recycling pick-up schedules will jump ahead one day for both of those weeks.

If your regular collection day is Friday, your garbage and recycling pickup will take place on Saturday—for the weeks of Christmas and New Year’s only.

If your collection is normally on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, your schedule remains unchanged.

Remember to place your garbage and recycling carts at the curb by 7 a.m. and ensure the lids are completely closed.

••• Keep the recycling spirit going this holiday by saving all shiny and foil wrapping paper and cards, ribbons and bows for re-use.

Be sure to put all other wrapping paper (non foil), flattened boxes and cartons in your recycling cart with the blue lid for curbside pick-up, or take it to your nearest recycling depot. For details visit regionaldistrict.com/ recycle.

sCapital News Wednesday, December 16, 2015

www.kelownacapnews.com A23

Sports SKI CROSS

Serwa back on track after 1.5 year layoff Warren Henderson A year and a half removed from the sport was more than enough time for Kelsey Serwa to understand exactly what she was missing.

The 26-year-old Kelowna product is back on the World Cup ski cross circuit and the early results have been promising.

“There were a lot of uncertainties heading into this season with taking the last year and a half away from the race circuit, but I feel good about my decision and am happy to be improving each race,” said Serwa.

After a 22nd place showing at the seasonopening FIS race in Montafon, Austria on Dec. 5, Serwa upped the ante over the weekend in Van Thorens, France with a pair of top 10s— ninth on Friday, followed by a sixth-place finish on Saturday.

FIS FREESTYLE

whenderson@kelownacapnews.com

Kelowna’s Kelsey Serwa will compete this weekend on the FIS World Cup ski circuit in San Candido, Italy.

While she hasn’t found the podium just yet, the 16-time World Cup medalist is making steady

progress.

“The first World Cups have been a little rusty for me, having to

relearn qualifying and racing strategies but I’m definitely heading in the right direction,” Serwa

said. “The big things for me right now is to patient with my progression from race to race and to be

okay with not landing on the podium right away, which is definitely hard because it’s where I want to be.”

Following her silver medal win at the Vancouver Olympics in February 2014, Serwa stepped away from competitive racing to pursue her human kinetics degree at UBC Okanagan.

The time off also allowed her body to heal sufficiently, after undergoing two knee surgeries in as many years prior to the Olympics.

As for being back on the circuit with her Canadian teammates, Serwa couldn’t be happier to returning to a familiar environment.

“I am so grateful to be back on the road with my team and racing on the World Cup ski cross circuit again,” she said. “Our team is really strong right now and we are working really well together.

“Even though ski cross is an individual sport, we

find strength and power in each other and are building confidence and momentum from our teammates successes thus far.”

The World Cup circuit moves to San Candido, Italy this weekend where Serwa has enjoyed her share of successes in the past. She won back-toback races there in 2011 and another gold medal in 2012.

“My most favourite race venue on the tour,” she said of this week’s stop in Italy.

“San Candido sits in the heart of the Dolomite mountains and has been very kind to me over the years.”

DEANS IN FRANCE

Another Kelowna and Big White product, Ian Deans, is back on the men’s World Cup circuit this season.

In Val Thorens last weekend, Deans placed 35th and 30th. @capnewsports

NATIONAL TEAM

Rockets’ duo joins national team on trip to Finland Warren Henderson whenderson@kelownacapnews.com

Rourke Chartier and Nick Merkley both made the transatlantic trip to Finland this week with Canada’s national junior team.

The trick now for the Kelowna Rockets’ duo is to avoid a return flight home before Christmas.

Chartier and Merkley both survived the first round of cuts on Sunday, as four players were released following the national team selection camp in Etobicoke, ON.

Twenty-seven players remain on the Canadian roster, with five more deletions to come before the start of the World Junior Hockey Championship on Boxing Day in Helsinki.

Canada’s depth at forward was bolstered this week with the addition of Jake Virtanen from the Vancouver Canucks, and Moose Jaw’s Brayden Point, who was pronounced fit and ready to go following a shoulder injury.

Whether the coaching staff decides there is still

Rourke Chartier

Nick Merkley

enough room for both Chartier and Merkley will be borne out over the next week as Canada plays three exhibition games.

“I think Chartier has

probably got a pretty good chance of making it, he went through the camp last year, he’s an older forward (19) and knows what’s expected,” said Rockets GM

Hamilton, who was part of the management team for Canada’s gold medal winning effort last year in Toronto and Montreal.

“Merkley is a year younger, so he’s probably going to have to do some things in the exhibition games to show he can be a key part of it. Any time they add someone like that (Virtanen) it pushes other guys down the list.”

Chartier and Merkley are among four Rockets forwards who are currently in Europe.

Tomas Soustal is auditioning for the Czech

national junior team, while Calvin Thurkauf is with Team Switzerland.

As much as Hamilton wishes the four players the best of luck, losing all of them until Jan. 8 would be a strain on his team’s roster back at home.

“Losing two guys is one thing, but you lose four players, almost a quarter of your team, and it would be a tough pill to swallow,” Hamilton said.

“But that’s the reality, it’s a good opportunity for all of those guys if they make it. And it’s the old story that back here, it’s a

chance for other guys to get some games in and play more important roles than they’re used to.”

ROCKET SHOTS…

The Rockets continue their pre-Christmas eastern road swing tonight in Moose Jaw against the Warriors.

Kelowna will be in Prince Albert Friday, before wrapping up the six-game tour on Saturday night in Saskatoon against the Blades…The Rockets next home action is Monday, Dec. 28 against the Kamloops Blazers.

PRIDE. TRADITION. HONOUR.

WE ARE ROCKETS PICK UP YOUR PACK TODAY 6 G A M E PA C K $ 1 1 4 • 1 2 G A M E PA C K $ 2 2 8 C A L L ( 2 5 0 ) 7 6 2 5 0 5 0 F O R D E TA I L S

A24 www.kelownacapnews.com

Wednesday, December 16, 2015 Capital NewsC

sports ____________________________________________________________________

Warriors prep for two with first-place Vees The West Kelowna Warriors will try slow down the BCHL’s runaway leaders when the teams square off in a home-and-home set this weekend.

On Friday, the Warriors will battle the valley rival Penticton Vees at Royal LePage Place. Face off is 7 p.m.

The teams will meet for the

rematch Saturday night at the South Okanagan Events Centre in the last game prior to Christmas.

The Vees (29-3-1-0), who have win all three meetings with West Kelowna this season, lead the Interior Division with 59 points, 15 ahead of Salmon Arm and 19 clear of the Warriors (19-

13-0-2) The Warriors are coming off a respectable road trip where they won two of three games.

After dropping Friday’s contest 4-2 to Alberni Valley, Rylan Ferster’s team rallied for a 7-4 win Saturday in Nanaimo.

Defenceman Rylan Yaremko led the Warriors with a pair of goals while, Tanner Campbell and Jonathan Desbiens each had a goal and an assist.

On Sunday afternoon, in their third game in just 43 hours, the West Kelowna took care of the Victoria

CAPITAL news

ONLINE

Grizzlies 5-3.

Reed Gunville’s power play goal at 16:56 of the second period stood as the game winner.

Keelan Williams was in net for both West Kelowna wins, making 58 saves.

Kelowna BMW CERTIFIED

We don’t sell. We help you buy!

PRE-OWNED

Great Selection.

Great Value. view our selection online at: kelownabmw.ca 250-860-1269 | sales@kelownabmw.ca 2530 Enterprise Way | Kelowna, BC

CUP

TOP 30 OVER ALL STANDINGS

0 WEEK 1R WINNE

NICOLE DESAUTELS WINNER OF A $50 GIFT CARD FROM

GRAND PRIZES FIRST PLACE

$

OVER

3,P5RI0ZES0!

IN

Sofa, Loveseat & 3 pce Coffee Table Set Retail Value $

1700

SECOND PLACE Floor Clock

Retail Value $800

THIRD PLACE Accessory Package*

Retail Value $500 *Items Subject to Change

RANK FULL NAME 1 Ron Bray 2 Rob 3 Lise Halvorson 4 Brian Harms 5 Matthew Brownlee 6 Joan Young 7 Robert Hutchinson 8 Ron Ekman 9 Wes Zawertailo 10 Cale Romanko 11 Melissa 12 Rick Grosso 13 Tracy Nimetz 14 Tyler Hughes 15 Nicole Desautels 16 Jonathan Cone 17 Tim Jansen 18 Doug Halvorson 19 Richard Allison 20 Steven Mountford 21 Jerry Werenicz 22 Tanner Pidluzny 23 Andrew Per 24 Loris Halvorson 25 Capital News Classics 26 Oscar Young 27 Dylan Franson 28 Ken Kabatoff 29 Maurice Gray 30 Ryan Smith EXPERT 25 Capital News Classics

We don’t sell. We help you buy!

(250) 768-2224 2341 Bering Road, West Kelowna

TOTAL 635 615 605 602 599 598 596 594 593 593 593 592 591 591 590 590 590 589 588 587 587 585 585 583 583 580 579 578 578 578

G 235 234 229 214 212 211 229 199 227 221 213 244 235 230 232 223 220 220 204 216 212 218 217 220 209 197 212 223 211 209

A 366 347 342 354 353 353 333 361 332 338 346 314 322 327 347 333 336 335 350 337 341 333 334 329 340 349 333 321 333 335

W 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 22 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40

L -8 -8 -8 -8 -8 -8 -8 -8 -8 -8 -8 -8 -8 -8 -12 -8 -8 -8 -8 -8 -8 -8 -8 -8 -8 -8 -8 -8 -8 -8

SO 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

discover our wagyu beef dip 3155 Lakshore Road

HERE...

Contact our Advertising Department

TODAY!

250.763.3212 Check out

THE 2016 mazda

Cx-5 AWD

KELOWNA MOTORS

*See Dealer for Details

EST. 1945

2560 Enterprise Way, KELOWNA, BC 250-762-2068

kelownamotors.com

AUTO SALES.COM

CREDIT EXPERTS 76,667 km

50,276 km

FULLY LOADED!

PANORAMIC ROOF!

Stk#A7828

Stk#A7836

2014 GOLF WAGON COMFORTLINE TDI

24,995

2014 KIA RONDO EX

$

583

209

340

40

-8

2

Powered by officepools.com

urbanfare.com

To advertise your Weekly Specials

DL9776

2015 - 16

182

$

11 b/w

$2000 down 6.99%/84 m OAC

18,995

$

13553

$

b/w

$2000 down 6.99%/84 m OAC

CONSIGNMENT SPECIALISTS 1639 Cary Rd 1-855-886-1020

For complete standings visit www.kelownacapnews.com & click on CONTESTS

sCapital News Wednesday, December 16, 2015

www.kelownacapnews.com A25

sports ____________________________________________________________________

OK Rockets tie Royals, prep for Giants

T.O. Lakers defeat US teams, fall to Mississauga

DOUGLAS FARROW/CONTRIBUTOR

One of the B.C. Major Midget League’s most intense rivalries will be renewed this weekend on the coast.

The Okanagan Rockets will visit the Vancouver Northwest Giants in a key two-game set at North Shore Winter Club.

The fourth-place Rockets (14-7-2) are two points back of the Giants (14-4-4) for third spot.

The Rockets are coming of a rare onegame weekend, as they played to a 1-1 tie with the South Island Royals Sunday at CNC. The Royals were unable to make it to Kelowna on time for the first game on Saturday due bus problems and weather conditions.

The game will be rescheduled for a later date.

South Island opened the scoring late in first courtesy of Ted Brennan,

AAA HOCKEY

Forward Eli Zummack and the Okanagan Rockets played to a draw with South Island in major midget hockey action Sunday at CNC. a Kelowna Rockets prospect.

Okanagan turned up the pressure in the second period, firing 17 shots at Royals goaltender Austin Rodin before finally breaking through with 1:11 remaining.

Matt Kowalski set up Shawn Guison for his third of the season to make it 1-1 after two.

Despite several power play chances both ways in the third period, neither team could break the deadlock.

Rodin made 42 saves in the Royals net as the Rockets outshot South Island 43-26.

The Rockets net BCMML home action is Jan. 30 against the Greater Vancouver Canadians.

KIJHL HOCKEY

Fridays in the Capital News

round and just missed out on the semi finals.

The Lakers playoff game against the host Brampton Canadettes ended with a 1-1 tie.

Elizabeth Klimm and Ripley Burd had assists.

This weekend, the Lakers return to B.C. Female Midget AAA League action with three games in Langley against the Fraser Valley Rush.

KELOWNA CHIEFS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18 TH ~VS~

SUMMERLAND STEAM

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20 TH ~VS~

SICAMOUS EAGLES GAMES START AT 7PM at Rutland Arena Become the 7th player and line up with the Chiefs for the National Anthem. at Sticky’s Candy in Dilworth Centre 300 - 2339 Highway 97 N (778) 478-4303

BUY YOUR TICKETS ONLINE AT www.kelownachiefs.com

STEVE DUNSMOOR/KELOWNA CHIEFS

Princeton Posse.

Josh Tetlichi stopped 20 shots in the Kelowna net for his third shutout of the season.

Josh Baird led the attack with a pair of goals as the Chiefs fired 52 shots at Posse net minder Chandler Billinghurst.

Ryan Lawson had a goal and two assists, while Dakota Little had three assists.

The Chiefs were coming off a 4-3 overtime loss a night earlier to the Grizzlies in Revelstoke.

Kelowna (16-12-2-1) sits third in the Okanagan Division.

the Lakers goals.

After a 2-0 loss to the Mississauga Chiefs, the Lakers rebounded for a 3-1 win over the Wisconsin Capitals.

Julianne Nelson scored all three goals for the Lakers.

T.O.’s fourth game was a 2-0 win against the Chicago Fury.

Elizabeth Klimm and Riley Henderson had assists in the win.

The Lakers finished fifth after preliminary

ENTER TO WIN

Chiefs host Steam Friday The Kelowna Chiefs will play three games in three nights this weekend before heading into the KIJHL’s Christmas break.

On Friday night, the Chiefs will host the Summerland Steam. Face off at Rutland Arena is 7 p.m.

On Saturday, Kelowna will visit the Kamloops Storm, before returning home Sunday night to take on the Sicamous Eagles.

The Chiefs put the brakes on a four-game losing streak Saturday night with convincing a 4-0 home ice win over the

The Thompson Okanagan Lakers midget AAA girls hockey team held its own at the 2 Nations Cup tournament.

The Lakers finished the event, Dec. 3 to 6 in Brampton, Ont., with a 3-1-1 record.

T.O. opened with a 3-2 win over the Lansing (Michigan) Spartans.

Kelowna’s Julianne Nelson had a goal and an assist, and Kelowna’s Elizabeth Klimm also scored one of

Cap News: Paper, Web, Facebook, Twitter

Josh Tetlichi made 20 saves in the Kelowna Chiefs 4-0 shutout of Princeton Saturday at Rutland Arena.

BEST PLACE TO BUY A GIFT FOR A GUY - 2015 AWARD WINNER

SIGN UP FOR MORE GREAT DEALS LIKE THIS AT GROUSERIVER.COM 2600 Enterprise Way | Kelowna, BC

250.717.1070

info@GrouseRiver.com

A26 www.kelownacapnews.com

Wednesday, December 16, 2015 Capital NewsC

sports ____________________________________________________________________ HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL

Owls clipped in final for first loss of season

Jasper Place in Edmonton.

It was Kelowna’s first defeat after eight straight convincing victories to

open the season.

The Owls led the championship final most of the way, but couldn’t hold off a late charge from their California adversaries who scored the game’s last 10 points.

Considering it was only Kelowna’s ninth game of the season, while J.W. North has already played 35, coach Harry Parmar

was encouraged by the result.

“The boys were a little downtrodden, they didn’t finish the way they wanted, but other than that it was good experience for us,” said Parmar. “We wanted to get in some tough games, and see some adversity and that’s what we saw.”

With 2,000 fans

watching the final at Jasper Place— the vast majority supporting Riverside— KSS was exposed to an environment Parmar said his team can only grow from.

“Those were different dynamics for us, the crowd was pretty pumped up and cheering for them,” he said. “The pressure got to us a little bit, but that’s how you learn. It was good

to see the boys facing that, those are situations you need to be in to get better.”

Senior Matt Lafontaine had 26 points in the final, Nav Sandhu had 18 points and nine rebounds, while tournament allstar Parker Simson had 17 points and 13 boards.

The Owls made short work of their Edmonton opponents in their first game, downing Jasper Place 116-75.

Grant Shephard led the Owls with 37 points and 10 rebounds, while Lafontaine had 23 points and 11 boards.

In the semifinals, KSS took care of Alberta’s No. 1 ranked team, the Harry Ainlay Titans, 98-63.

Shephard had 19 points, while senior Davide Ciancio added 13.

KSS will return to action Dec. 27 to 30 at the Franklin High School Tournament in Seattle.

UBCO BASKETBALL

Surrey point guard to join Heat women b’ball Point guard Emma Jones will bring her back court talents to the UBC Okanagan women’s basketball team for the 2016-17 Canada West season.

The 5-foot-6 Jonas stars for Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary where last year she was chosen an all-star at the Surrey Fire Fighters tournament, as well as being named her team’s most dedicated player.

Jonas also recorded a 30-point game, including five three-pointers.

Jonas has played two seasons with provincial programs, recently helping B.C. to a fourthplace finish at the U17 nationals in Edmonton.

The soon-to-be Heat student-athlete said UBC’s Okanagan campus should be the right fit for her.

“I am planning to apply to the fine arts program at UBCO,” said Jonas. “Academically, UBCO is one of the best universities in Canada so the decision was easy. It also helped that I loved the campus and the team.”

On the court, Jonas looks forward to making a contribution to the Heat

CONTRIBUTED

It took an Americanbased school with an enrolment of more than 2,300 students to hand the KSS Owls their first loss of the senior boys basketball season.

J.W. North High School from Riverside, CA narrowly edged the Owls 95-92 Saturday night in the final of the Reb Invitational tournament at

Lord Tweedsmuir’s Emma Jonas will play next season for the UBC Okanagan Heat. as soon as possible.

“One of my strengths is my work ethic, I always give it 100 per cent when I’m on the floor. Also, I definitely consider myself to be a scoring point guard. I will take my fair share of shots, but I also see the floor well. I hope to bring overall intensity to the team next year. I want to work hard and

make good decisions as a point guard.”

Jonas is one of two recruits Claire Meadows has already locked down for her Heat program.

The first-year coach has also solidified her front court with the addition of Vernon Secondary’s six-foot forward Jordyn Cullum.

sCapital News Wednesday, December 16, 2015

www.kelownacapnews.com A27

business __________________________________________________________________

Aspiring to achieve the Mixing personal and business credit entrepreneurial dream Every entrepreneur’s enjoy items like determining your journey starts with a Entrepreneurial personal schedule or dream, an idea they Spirit how much time you are passionate about, work this month on perhaps an intuition or JOEL such a venture and missed opportunity from YOUNG see the first dollars of their past they feel can that dream come into be a business success. your hands.

In most instances, What is keeping you from dreaming what prevents that dream from bigger than you do now? Have you had becoming a reality is the incumbent a recent setback or too many things are risk—perhaps leaving a good paying stacking up and taking up your precious salary job, lack of money to start or time? sustain a new venture in its beginning The conclusion I have arrived at from stages or understanding of where and the abundance of commentary about how to market their service or product. entrepreneurial dreamers is that most So outside of what the academic successful entrepreneurs put their research and journalists shared, what dreams through a process that will or are the characteristics of successful won’t lead it to becoming a reality. entrepreneurs?

Dare to Dream: Yes, everyone dreams One of those critical characteristics, I but the successful entrepreneur never have come to believe in my experience, ceases to be deterred, just keeps on is the characteristic of dreaming. pushing forward.

Every once in a while, I come across a Define Your Dream: You must talk different kind of entrepreneur. I joyously about it, think about it, plan for it and meet and interview someone who eventually define its components. dreams bigger than their background, Death of Your Dream: When education and experience suggests something happens to crush that they can, a person I would call an entreprenuerial dream, the knowledge entrepreneurial dreamer. of what went wrong is applied quickly to They wonderfully never stop the next dream to come. dreaming, regardless of the Develop Your Dream: Realizing your circumstances or obstacles before them. dream requires taking positive action Not that such people don’t get steps to make it a reality. discouraged, but when the immediate Direct Your Dream: A most important dream dissolves, another one is sure to step in this process, effectively pop up. channeling of your energy and resources So are you an entrepreneurial so that the greatest outcome of your dreamer? Are you the kind of successful entrepreneurial dream is achieved. Don’t entrepreneur who seems to have an be hesitant to revise, revise and revise if almost innate ability to dream bigger warranted in its implementation in order than your experience, history or current to fulfill your desire for its achievement. environment allows? Do you have the Stephen Leacock, humorist and desire, passion and power to keep on economist, offers us this quote: “It may going even in the face of seemingly be that those who do most, dream insurmountable odds? most.”

Answering some of these questions I I leave you with this parting thought outline below might help give you some —let this beautiful Christmas season insight into your own entrepreneurial find you embracing the entrepreneurial aspirations. spirit through an abundance of Have you identified what your entrepreneurial dreams. entrepreneurial dreams are by writing Joel Young is an entrepreneurial them down? Are you currently living out leadership coach, educator and your dreams? consultant and founder of the Okanagan For example, maybe planning or Valley Entrepreneurs Society. getting ready to launch your dream eagleyoung@shaw.ca venture is before you where you can

FREE

E N 1 O E 3 R TH *

GET

BUY

Great Deal!

FREE * At regular price

OPEN FOR lunch 11:30 am-10 Daily 23-5500 Clement Ave., Peachland

250-767-9009

3640 Gosset Rd., West Kelowna

Murrays Pizza

250-707-1313 www.murrayspizza.ca

There are reasons to both use and not use your personal credit card for Behind The your business.

Counter First, a corporation is a separate legal entity, so it has its own credit GABRIELE rating and pays its own taxes. By using BANKA personal credit cards, you are not working on improving the credit rating of your business, As a result, you may not be able to obtain business financing in the future if no credit rating has been established.

If you are busy, it may be more difficult to separate your personal expenses from your business expenses, creating a potential accounting nightmare.

As that situation can become expensive to sort out, take the time to go through all your receipts and determine if it was business or personal.

It is always easier to remember what something is for if you complete your bookkeeping right away, rather than only when taxes are due, and even easier if you have two separate credit cards.

If you use your own personal credit for business, that places your own personal credit rating on the line for the business.

If your business is going through a tough time, an unpaid bill would not only hurt the business credit rating, but your own as well.

Financing your business with your own personal credit card creates a challenge when you decide to sell it because you will be using the proceeds to pay off your debt.

This would also create a shareholder dividend that

Capital news 2 DAYS A WEEK NO WEEKENDS

you would need to pay taxes on personally.

If the debt was a business credit card, that would reduce the amount of the gain on the sale and would also reduce the shareholder dividend.

To avoid this scenario, if you do use your personal credit card for business, it is best not to carry a balance owing in the business. Submit monthly expense reports so that the balance is paid back to you on a monthly basis.

If you are using your personal credit card in your business because you can increase your travel points, the Canada Revenue Agency would determine this to be a taxable benefit in favour of the shareholder/ employee and you would then be required to determine the value of the benefit (increase in points due to additional business expenditures) and this value must be included on a T4 slip.

A corporation has limited liability and as a shareholder there is some personal protection. If you have used a personal credit card in your business or guaranteed any business financing personally, you run the risk of being sued personally as well as the business being sued if it should get into trouble.

Many banks now have business packages that include a business credit card with a modest limit.

These programs also provide other convenient features for businesses.

Gabriele Banka is a CPA, CGA and the owner of Banka & Company in Kelowna. info@bankaco.com.

UPCOMING ROUTES AVAILABLE For information, contact our circulation department

250-763-7575

Kelowna North & Glenmore

Rutland South & Rutland North

#KC01004202 - 55 Papers Jones St. 717 to 798, Richter St. 651 to 795 Odd, Trench Pl, Trench Crt, Walrod St. 706 to 798

#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.

#KC04000301 - 49 Papers Woodpark Cres, Woodpark Crt. #KC04000303 - 73 Papers Rio Dr. S. 309 to 417, Woodcrest Crt, Woodwind Crt. #KC04000305 - 51 Papers Avonlea Way, Knightsbridge Way, Lambeth Crt, Rio Dr. S. 299 to 308 #KC04000600 - 47 Papers Clear Pond Crt, Clear Pond Pl, Rialto Dr, Rio Dr. 1252 to 1284, Rodondo Pl. #KC04000702 - 27 Papers Cara Glen Way, Caramil o Rd. 8 to 20 EVEN, Clifton Rd. S. 523 to 599 #KC04001606 - 22 Papers Big Rock Crt, Long Ridge Dr. 307 to 867 #KC04005300 - 62 Papers Bernard Ave. 1640 to 1722 EVEN, Bing Ave, Braemar St, Cherry Cres. E, Cherry Cres. W, Elm St. E. 1579 to 1637, Leaside Ave. 1620 to 1646, Vineland St. 1330 to 1414 #KC04020303 - 101 Papers Breckenridge Crt, Lil ooet Cres, Lil ooet Crt, Selkirk Dr. 2279 to 2287 ODD

Kelowna South & Mission #KC02006100 - 51 Papers Abbott St. 1749 to 1894, Lake Ave, Maple St, Riverside Ave. #KC02006300 - 38 Papers Buckland Ave. 525 to 535, Ellis St. 1715 Only, Harvey Ave. 515 to 653 ODD, Marshall St, Rosemead Ave. 535 to 552, Rowcliffe Ave. 500 to 699, Sutherland Ave. 500 to 699 #KC03010602 - 83 Papers Gordon Dr. 3155 Only, Lanfranco Rd. 1020 to 1152 EVEN #KC03011702 - 20 Papers Hobson Rd. 4200 to 4397 #KC03011901 - 29 Papers Duke Crt, Eldorado Crt, Eldorado Rd. 402 to 467, Walker Rd. 4508 to 4529 #KC03012000 - 37 Papers Brome Cres, Eldorado Rd. 471 to 569, Swaisland Rd, Swaisland Crt. #KC03012301 - 31 Papers Bayhil Pl, Carriage Crt, Vintage Terrace Crt, Vintage Terrace Rd. #KC03012500 - 47 Papers Gordon Dr. 4260 to 4346 EVEN, Paret Pl, San Juan Crt, San Michelle Rd, San Michelle Crt. #KC03013001 - 49 Papers Anhalt Rd, Gordon Dr. 4500 to 4599, Harmony Crt, Horak Rd, Nathan Rd. #KC03013201 - 57 Papers Berk Crt, Buck Rd, Darin Crt. 4660 to 4697, Gordon Dr. 4611 to 4693, Vance Ave. #KC03013402 - 45 Papers Crawford Rd. 1415 to 1535, Mission Ridge Dr.1383 to 1549, Mission Ridge Rd, Westridge Dr. 4570 to 4590 #KC03014201 - 60 Papers South Ridge Dr. 5026 to 5114, South Crest Dr. 700 to 786, Cantina Crt. 700 to 799 #KC03014204 – 50 Papers Benmore Crt, Benmore Pl, Burnell Crt, Dougherty Ave. 630 to 672, South Ridge Dr. 5161 to 5251 #KC03014800 – 26 Papers Dunsmuir Rd, Maquinna Rd. #KC03015900 - 17 Papers Gardenia Crt, Mahonia Crt, Robinia Crt, Wisteria Crt. #KC03016708 – 37 Papers Dil on Crt, Dil on Pl, Quarry Ave, Quarry Pl. #KC03017102 – 69 Papers Crozier Ave, Kuipers Cres, Kuipers Crt. #KC03017202 - 33 Papers Farron Pl. 5522 to 5533, Hil side Ave, Mountainside Dr. 5753 to 5877

#KC05022400 - 70 Papers Crown St, Mission Crt, Mitchell Rd. 945 to 1075, Quigley Rd, Springfield Rd. 2808 to 2890 EVEN, Timrick Crt, Wayne Rd. #KC05023501 - 44 Papers Hwy. 33 E. 135 to 399 ODD, Prior Rd. S. 115 to 250, Rutland Rd. S. 140 to 225 ODD #KC05023600 - 79 Papers Hwy. 33 E. 400 to 599 ODD, Holbrook Rd. E. 305 to 350, Jade Rd, Mallach Rd. #KC05024401 - 46 Papers Autumn Rd, Fulmer Rd, Loseth Rd. 1600 to 1799, Lynrick Rd. 1634 to 1843 #KC06028700 – 60 Papers Hayashi Rd. 1625 to 1700, Horning Rd, McKenzie Rd. 1551 to 1775, Panorama Lane, Stayman Rd.

#KC08002510 - 80 Papers Boucherie Rd. 3110 to 3191, McCartney Rd, Montigny Rd, Wales Rd, Thacker Dr. 3015 to 3131 #KC08002610 - 38 Papers Addison Rd, Cox Rd, King Rd, Regal Rd, Thacker Dr. 3137 to 3194 #KC08002910 – 50 Papers Boucherie Rd. 3200 to 3299, Gregory Rd. 1100 to 1199, Mission View Crt, Sunnyview Rd, Vector Dr. #KC08003011- 38 Papers Menu Rd. 1105 to 1181 ODD, Neale Rd, Ourtoland Rd. 3000 to 3099, Saturn Rd. #KC08003012 - 53 Papers McCallum Rd, Menu Rd. 1108 to 1435, Timothy Pl, Topham Rd. #KC08003110 - 14 Papers Ogden Rd. 1000 to 1099, Ourtoland Rd. 2790 to 2999, Trevor Dr. 1070 to 1129 #KC08003211 - 27 Papers Joyce Rd, Lynden Rd, Michael Dr, Paula Rd.

West Kelowna

#KC08003212 - 44 Papers Avondale Pl, Guidi Rd, Trevor Dr. 1133 to 1207

#KC07000919 - 56 Papers Marathon Crt, Olympus Way, Pinewood Pl.

#KC08003213 - 47 Papers Lakeview Cove Pl, Lakeview Cove Rd, Rock Rose Pl.

#KC07001013 - 33 Papers Horizon Dr. 1991 to 2136

#KC08003310 - 30 Papers Colleen Rd, Concord Rd, Hudson Rd. 980 to 1299, Thomas Rd.

#KC07001014 - 27 Papers Aurora Hgts.

#KC09006610 - 51 Papers Ridgerock Way, Ridgerock Pl, Sagebrush Crt, Shannon Way 2057 to 2180, Sunset Pl.

#KC07001015 - 48 Papers Peak Point Crt. 1800 to 1899, Peak Point Dr.

#KC09006812 - 34 Papers Alexandria Way

#KC07001111 - 52 Papers Moonbeam Close, Sunview Dr. 2026 to 2235

#KC10004114 - 47 Papers Braeburn Crt, Ridge Blvd. 3316 to 3530

#KC07001113 - 62 Papers Caledonia Way, Faulkner Cres, Faulkner Crt.

#KC10005312 – 33 Papers Carrall Rd, Boucherie Rd. 2150 Only

#KC07001118 - 86 Papers Rosealee Crt, Rosealee Lane 1951 to 2068, Roseridge Crt.

#KC10006911 - 51 Papers Wild Horse Dr. 2525 to 2672

#KC08001311 - 25 Papers Derrickson Pl, Manuel Rd, Tomat Ave. 2036 to 2106

#KC10006914 – 43 Papers Bridlehil Dr. 3021 to 3037, Saddle Ridge Dr. 2539 to 2660

#KC08001312 - 23 Papers Abel Pl, Abel St, Tomat Ave. 1996 to 2030

#KC10007210 - 28 Papers Glen Crt, Glenmount Crt, Glenway Crt, Glenway Rd. 3849 to 3882, Lower Glenrosa Rd. 2805 to 2835 Odd

#KC08001411 - 20 Papers Alexander Pl, Michelle Cres.

#KC10007310 - 38 Papers Glenford Rd, Glenview Rd, Lower Glenrosa Rd. 2841 to 2869 ODD, Woodell Rd.

#KC08001412 - 29 Papers Tomat Ave. 2108 to 2197

#KC10007410 - 30 Papers Lower Glenrosa Rd. 2816 to 2888 EVEN, Webber Rd. 3591 to 3725

#KC08001510 - 34 Papers Bridgeview Rd, Essen Rd, Kelview Rd. Kelview Crt.

#KC10007710 - 36 Papers Granada Cres, Scotstown Rd.

#KC08001610 – 34 Papers Hayman Rd. 2200 to 2377, Keefe Rd, Thacker Dr. 2210 to 2438, Thacker Dr. 2215 to 2469

#KC10008110 - 60 Papers Chives Pl, McIver Rd. 3344 to 3576, McTaggart Rd.

#KC08001711 - 23 Papers Hayman Rd. 2445 to 2505, Stuart Rd. 705 to 760, Thacker Dr. 2448 to 2525

#KC10008210 - 80 Papers McAllister Rd, McCann Crt, McMil an Rd, Webber Rd. 3348 to 3378 EVEN

#KC08001712 - 42 Papers Buena Vista Rd, Crestview Rd, Hayman Rd. 2395 to 2415, Issler Rd, Scantland Rd. 618 to 645

#KC10008311 - 31 Papers McGregor Rd. 3289 to 3338, McNally Rd, Webber Rd. 3301 to 3338

#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.

#KC10008410 - 41 Papers McGregor Rd. 3231 to 3283, McNair Rd, Webber Rd. 3197 to 3284

#KC08001911 - 23 Papers Anders Rd. 890 to 930 EVEN, Skyline Rd, Boucherie Rd. 2650 to 2689 #KC08002012 - 24 Papers Anders Rd. ODD, Olal a Rd, Stevenson Rd, Teal Rd, Boucherie Rd. 2705 to 2775 ODD #KC08002110 - 36 Papers Dogwood Rd, Douglas Rd, Hawthorne Rd, Thacker Dr. 2700 to 2805 #KC08002210 - 33 Papers Britt Rd, Franwil Rd, Kerry Lane, Thacker Dr. 2815 to 2925 #KC08002410 - 52 Papers Beverly Pl. 3012 to 3090, Brookfield Crt, Graymar Rd, Ogden Rd. 800 to 999, Thacker Dr. 2927 to 3010, Westbrook Dr, Westview Rd.

#KC10009011 - 44 Papers Blue Jay Dr. 3181 ONLY, McLeod Rd. #KC10009012 - 30 Papers Blue Jay Dr, Canary Dr, Oriole Dr. #KC10009112 – 53 Papers Chelsea Crt, Corral Crt, Gates Crt, Gates Rd. 3267 to 3329, Regent Rd, Stonegate Crt. #KC10010511 - 27 Papers Vineyard Dr. 1602 to 1812 #KC10010512 - 42 Papers Merlot Crt, Merlot Dr, Merlot Way

A28 www.kelownacapnews.com

Wednesday, December 16, 2015 Capital NewsC

news _____________________________________________________________________

PET WINTER SAFETY

On these days, when the mercury drops, one should be mindful for the winter effects on pets as well.

First, I encourage pet owners to keep their pets indoors when the temperature dips, they have plenty of time in the other seasons to enjoy the outdoors.

Pets are equipped with fur, but not all furs are sufficient insulators for winter.

Pets with short hair, are very small, or very thin with little fat, are not equipped to deal with frosty weather.

Keep in mind that dogs that are kept mainly indoors may not get the opportunity to build up a proper winter coat.

Also, it’s important to remember that wet fur’s ability to insulate, reduces significantly.

Using a pet sweater or a waterproof jacket for animals that are exposed to the weather more than just a brief walk, is highly recommended.

Cats that have access to the outdoors and small wildlife, tend to look for a warm place to hide.

It is very common for cats to go under the hood of cars.

If you park your

Furry Friends DR. MOSHE OZ car outside, I strongly recommend you honk the horn of your car, before you start it, to give a potential intruder an opportunity to escape.

Just like us, our pets have different nutritional requirements when it is colder out.

Keeping normal body temperature requires energy burning. Pets that are kept outdoors should be fed about 25 per cent more than their normal diet in the summer.

Horse owners: Prepare proper shelter to your animal. Make sure it has a well insulated and protected area to sleep in. Pad the ground with blankets.

Deeply bedded straw is another good insulator.

Make sure the area is not exposed to drafts and stays dry at all times.

Hypothermia occurs when an animal has been exposed to very cold temperatures and/or wind for an extended period of time.

Symptoms include low

body temperature, shivering, clumsiness and stumbling, drowsiness and exhaustion.

Animals in this condition should be placed immediately in a warm place.

Cover your animal with warm blankets and contact your vet for further advice.

Dog owners: Many people do not associate dehydration with the winter season, but in fact dehydration is very common in dogs that are kept outdoors.

When the temperature drops the pet’s drinking water may freeze and therefore put the pet at risk of dehydration.

Using a heated drinking bowl can prevent this problem from happening.

Special heated bowls are available in a variety of pets stores.

It is very important to maintain the dog’s physical activity also in the winter time, so don’t avoid walking your dog outside.

Having said that, it is crucial to try to protect them from frost bite.

Dogs’ ears, paws and tails are especially

CONTRIBUTED

Arrival of frosty weather poses issues for animal owners

On Saturday, the Rose Valley vet clinic opened its doors to play host to Santa and take pet picture portraits (by donation) with all proceeds to benefit the local SPCA. More than 200 pets and their families participated in the photo session with Santa, raising more than $1,500. susceptible to frostbite.

Initially, frostbitten tissue may appear pale or gray in colour.

The area will be cold to the touch, and hard.

As the area thaws, it may become red. In severe frostbite, within several days the tissue will start to appear black and slough.

In order to prevent

that, when you return home from your walk, dry your dog, clean your dog’s paws and remove all the snow remnants.

Dogs with furry paws are more prone to get frost bite from the snow that gets trapped between the toes.

We tend to see lots of orthopedic injuries such as ligaments tearing in the knees due to slipping on the ice.

When you take your dog to run and play in the snow, make sure that there are no icy areas on which the dog can slip without ability to control its movements.

The same as with humans, cold weather aggravates arthritis in pets.

If your pet is having trouble getting up or laying down, navigating the stairs, or has started to snap or cry when picked up, it’s probably time to consult your veterinarian on some remedies for arthritis relief.

When you are winterizing your car, keep in mind that one of the most common reasons for rushing into vets offices in the winter time is antifreeze poisoning.

The antifreeze we use in our vehicles is toxic to

pets.

Unfortunately, it has a pleasant taste, so pets enjoy licking it.

Antifreeze has a severe toxic effect on the kidneys which may be lethal. When you place antifreeze in your car, make sure your pet is not around.

Make sure to clean any leaks on the ground thoroughly. Store the antifreeze container in a non-accessible place for pets.

A pet that ingested antifreeze will look like it has been drinking alcohol.

The list of symptoms you may observe are staggering, confusion and disorientation.

Excessive thirst and urination, vomiting and listlessness. If you suspect that your pet got exposed to antifreeze, take it to your vet as soon as possible.

Cold-weather pet care is a matter of compassion and common sense. Use both in equal measure, and your pet will get through the winter safe and happy.

Moshe Oz operates the Rose Valley Veterinary Hospital in West Kelowna.

250-7699109 www.KelownaVet.ca

Your Okanagan. MEATY DONATION

Your News. Outfitters association donates bison meat to Salvation Army

A winner a week till the end of February

WIN a WINTER

Prize Pack

are meeting their needs. This kind of donation really helps support our ability to do that,” said Darryl Burry, executive director of The Salvation Army Central Okanagan.

Since the Guide Outfitters Association of British Columbia’s meat donation program was first started in 1993, it has delivered more than 500,000 pounds of game meat to families in need and local charities throughout British Columbia.

Wild game meat is natural, organic and has no steroids, artificial colours, hormones or other chemicals.

It is also lower in fat and higher in protein than commercial domestic meats.

“We start in our own communities to meet needs first, and then we go out from there,” said Scott Ellis, executive director for GOABC. “We hope to be able to do more next year.”

Storytime sessions return for toddlers at the EEC

(Hoodie, Touque & Mug)

Enter online at

OKANAGAN

Donated gifts of all kinds are part of the season and last week bison meat was the gift of choice, a donation made by the Global Outfitters Association of British Columbia to the Salvation Army Community Life Centre in Rutland.

The donation amounted to 350 pounds of bison meat for the centre’s food program.

“This donation is so needed as it provides good protein to the individuals who will receive it,” said Sonia Withers, community ministries outreach coordinator.

“We receive a lot of non perishable items, but to have wholesome meats to add to diets is so appreciated.”

Cooking instructions and recipe suggestions are provided to families to whom game meat might be new. ”We have a dietitian who comes and assists us in developing plans for families to ensure that the foods provided

Globalnews.ca/okanagan

Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m. from Jan. 5 to March 8, the Environmental Education Centre at Mission Creek Regional Park will host story time sessions, a one-hour drop-in program for children aged three to five and their

caregivers.

The storytimes will include naturethemed stories and songs followed by an art or craft project. For more information check out regionaldistrict.com/parks, or call 250-469-6140.

News Wednesday, Wednesday,December December16, 16,2015 2015 sCapital Capital News

www.kelownacapnews.com www.kelownacapnews.com A29 A29

To advertise in print:

Browse more at:

Call: 250-763-7114 Email: classified@kelownacapnews.com Self-serve: blackpressused.ca Career ads: localworkbc.ca

A division of

INDEX IN BRIEF FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS TRAVEL EMPLOYMENT BUSINESS SERVICES PETS & LIVESTOCK MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

Announcements

Announcements

Employment

Christmas Corner

Lost & Found

Add a COLOUR TOPPER to your ad for an additional $2 per day with the cost of ad.

LOST 3 keys on White Lanyard w/ Red Maple Leafs Rutland or Kelowna 250-861-7894

Education/Trade Schools

Travel

REAL ESTATE RENTALS

Timeshare

AUTOMOTIVE

CANCEL YOUR Timeshare.

No risk program stop mortgage & maintenance payments today. 100% money back guarantee. Free consultation. Call us now. We can help! 1-888-356-5248.

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT LEGAL NOTICES

AGREEMENT

It is agreed by any display or Classified Advertiser requesting space that the liability of the paper in the event of failure to publish an advertisement shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for that portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect item only, and that there shall be no liability in any event beyond the amount paid for such advertisement. The publisher shall not be liable for slight changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the value of an advertisement.

Used.ca cannot be responsible for errors after the first day of publication of any advertisement.

Notice of errors on the first day should immediately be called to the attention of the Classified Department to be corrected for the following edition.

Used.ca reserves the right to revise, edit, classify or reject any advertisement and to retain any answers directed to the Used.ca Box Reply Service and to repay the customer the sum paid for the advertisement and box rental.

DISCRIMINATORY LEGISLATION

Advertisers are reminded that Provincial legislation forbids the publication of any advertisement which discriminates against any person because of race, religion, sex, color, nationality, ancestry or place of origin, or age, unless the condition is justified by a bona fide requirement for the work involved.

COPYRIGHT

Copyright and/or properties subsist in all advertisements and in all other material appearing in this edition of Used.ca.

Permission to reproduce wholly or in part and in any form whatsoever, particularly by a photographic or offset process in a publication must be obtained in writing from the publisher. Any unauthorized reproduction will be subject to recourse in law.

ON THE WEB:

LOST Ladies Watch. Gold tone colour. Fits a very small wrist. The week of Dec 7th in the Kelowna area . Please call 250-763-7344

Employment Automotive Information

WATKIN MOTORS Ford, Vernon, B.C. immediately requires an experienced Ford Diesel Technician. Visit us online: watkinmotors.com About us, Employment, to apply and review required qualifications.

Business Opportunities

CANADA BENEFIT Group Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll-free 1-888511-2250 or www.canadabenefit.ca/free-assessment

NEED HELP WRITING A CLASSIFIED AD?

Here are a few tips to help you: *USE A KEYWORD* Start your ad with the item you have for sale or for Rental Ads -start with the area of town or the amount of bedrooms. *BE DESCRIPTIVE.* Give customers a reason to respond. The more information you provide the better the response. *ABBREVIATIONS* Always use the standard don’t try to make them up as this can cause confusion.

Ask your classified rep to help you with these standard abbreviations. *INCLUDE PRICE - this will avoid unnecessary calls. *WAY TO RESPOND TO ADVERTISEMENTAlways Include a phone number or email address.

CALL TO PLACE YOUR AD TODAY!

250-763-7114 THE KELOWNA CAPITAL NEWS

Personals

Find your Special Someone with a personal ad!

A Special price for you to help you find LOVE 5 lines, 3 inserts $29.00 + tax We also have Box #’s for an additional $8.00 Phone: 250-763-7114

Lost & Found FOUND rhinestone pin by Cooper Rd across from Mall

by Medical Bld. 250-860-5971

GET FREE vending machines can earn $100,000 + per year.

All cash-locations provided.

Protected Territories. Interest free financing. Full details call now 1-866-668-6629. Website www.tcvend.com.

HIP OR knee replacement?

Arthritic Conditions/COPD? Restrictions in walking/dressing? Disability Tax Credit $2,000 Tax Credit $20,000 Refund. Apply today for assistance: 1-844-453-5372.

Career Opportunities HEALTHCARE DOCUMENTATION Specialists in huge demand. Employers prefer CanScribe graduates. A great work-from-home career! Contact us now to start your training day. www.canscribe.com.

1-800-466-1535. Or email to: info@canscribe.com.

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking CLASS 1 Qualified Local Drivers required Immediately. We are an Okanagan based transport company looking for qualified drivers for the Western Provinces. All picks and drops paid.Assigned units company cell phones and fuel cards. Regular home time.

Direct deposit paid every second Friday with no hold backs.

We offer a rider and pet policy.

All applicants must have reliable transportation and a positive attitude. Please fax resume and abstract to 250-546-0600 or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. US capable Class 1 Drivers required immediately: We are an Okanagan based transport company looking for qualified drivers for US loads we run primarily in the Pacific Northwest, Utah, Arizona and Nevada. We offer a new pay rate empty or loaded. All picks and drops paid. Assigned units company cell phones and fuel cards. Regular home time Direct deposit paid every second Friday with no hold backs. We offer a rider and pet policy. Company paid US travel Insurance. All applicants must have reliable transportation and a positive attitude.

Please fax resume & abstract to 250-546-0600 or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

START A new career in Graphic Arts, Healthcare, Business, Education or Information Tech. If you have a GED, call: 855-670-9765

Obituaries

Employment

Employment

Employment

Farm Workers

Farm Workers

Farm Workers

FARM workers needed, pruning & thinning, $10.50/hr.

40hrs/week. Parmar Orchard (250)317-4810

FARM Workers wanted for pruning, planting, harvesting in Rutland & South E. Kelowna. $10.59/hr. 40 hrs/wk. Email to: rajindersandher@yahoo.ca or Call Rajinder 250-448-4737

GHUMAN Farm (3553 Bemrose Rd.) in Kelowna needs 3 Farm Workers, March - end of Oct., 40hr/wk, $10.59/hr. Call: 250-860-8373, buta_ghuman@hotmail.com

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

KAMALJIT Jaswal (Jaswal Farms) looking for Orchard Workers from Mar 1 - Oct 31 $10.59/hr. Picking, all piece work. Call 250-317-6384.

Obituaries

HEPNER, HENRY Passed away on December 11, 2015 at the Kelowna General Hospital at the age of 92. Henry is survived by his loving wife Mary of 64 years; daughter Brenda (John), son Ken (Karen), grandsons Jeremy (Jennifer), Michael, Shawn; granddaughter Alison, great granddaughters Chantrie, Mika and Kalin. Also numerous brother and sister in laws, nieces, nephews and friends. Predeceased by his parents John and Elizabeth Hepner and his brothers, Jake, Cornelius, Peter and Ike and sisters Mary, Margaret and Tina. Henry enjoyed coaching hockey, hunting, fishing and playing horseshoes was his passion during retirement.

He was a people person and always had a smile on his face. A special thanks to the doctors and nurses of 6 west for their compassionate care. A funeral service will be held at 11:00am on December 16, 2015 at the Church Of God. 3705 Mission Springs Drive Kelowna. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the KGH Foundation.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.everdenrust.com 250-860-6440.

TRY A CLASSIFIED In Memoriam

In Memoriam

Memorial Gifts

Zellstoff Celgar Limited Partnership Employment Opportunity JOURNEYMAN MILLWRIGHT Castlegar, BC Zellstoff Celgar LP is North America’s newest and largest single line sustainable softwood kraft pulp mill located in the West Kootenay region of B.C. Celgar is part of Mercer International, which also owns and operates two world class softwood mills in Germany.

All three mills continue to invest in their core assets and investigate new revenue streams in the emerging bio-economy to further improve their long term viability.

Zellstoff Celgar Limited Partnership is looking for an individual with technical expertise and skill to provide effective maintenance within our modernized pulp manufacturing and pulp log processing complex. Applicant must have an interprovincial trade qualification in the Millwright trade and be able to contribute to a flexible work environment. Previous pulp mill or sawmill experience is preferred but not essential.

A copy of the trade certification is required with the application.

Our mill is located in the beautiful West Kootenay. The area offers a college, quality leisure facilities and excellent year-round recreational opportunity. To apply for this opportunity submit your resume by December 21, 2015 to: Zellstoff Celgar Limited Partnership Recruitment & Benefits Specialist PO Box 1000, Castlegar, BC V1N 3H9

1265 Ellis Street, Kelowna Phone: 250-763-7161

Fax: 250-763-9116 Email: info@kcfb.ca

Box 20193, RPO Towne Centre, Kelowna, BC

250-763- 1040

Or email to: phyllisp@celgar.com We thank all applicants; only those whose candidacy best suits our needs will be contacted.

Working together to be the best for our communities, our environment… our future!

kelownawomensshelter.ca

2268 Pandosy Street, Kelowna, BC, V1W 1T2 250-862-4438•www.kghfoundation.com

C.O.A.C.H

Central Okanagan Association for Cardiac Health 204-2622 Pandosy St, Kelowna, BC, V1Y1V6 t. 250-763-3433 I f. 250-763-3442 I e. office@coachkelowna.com

The eyes have it Fetch a Friend from the SPCA today!

spca.bc.ca

A30 www.kelownacapnews.com www.kelownacapnews.com

Employment

Employment

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

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

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

Your papers would be dropped at your home early in the morning for you to deliver, which leaves the rest of the day free.

Work as much or as little as you want.

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

Wednesday,December December16, 16,2015 2015 Capital Capital News NewsC Wednesday,

Employment

Employment

Services

Farm Workers

Farm Workers

Farm Workers

Mind Body Spirit

Moving & Storage

GRAY Monk Cellars Ltd., located at 1055 Camp Road, Okanagan Centre, BC, is seeking 3 temporary vineyard labourers, in Lake Country and Okanagan Valley, to start work March 7, 2016, for approximately 8 months. Candidates must be willing to work outdoors and in all seasonal conditions. On the job training is provided, duties include tying, pruning, picking, processing, grounds and vineyard maintenance.

Starting wage $10.49/hour, approx. 40-50 hours per week. Please fax resume to 250-766-3390 or email employment@graymonk.com. We thank all applicants in advance, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

VINEYARD LABOURERS Intrigue Wines Ltd., located at 2291 Goldie Road, Lake Country, BC, is seeking 2 seasonal vineyard labourers, in Lake Country and Okanagan Valley, to start work March 7, 2016 for approx. 8 months.

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

Starting wage $10.49/hour, approx. 40-50 hours per week.

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

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

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

(250)-801-7188

ROLL ENDS Are Back in Stock!

GENERAL FARM LABOUR req in Winfield & Oyama. No exp nec but must be able to learn quickly. Duties incl, but are not restricted to pruning, handling compost & soil, planting thinning & harvesting fruit.

The jobs are physically demanding & req working in all weather conditions. Employment from March 1 - Oct 31, 2016. $10.59/hr. 10hrs/day, 6 days/wk. Reply to to Sedona Holdings Ltd 1790 High Rd, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 7C1 HARMAN Sidhu Orchard Kelowna needs Farm Workers, thinning, picking, pruning $10.59/hr. or piece rate, up to 40-60 hrs. per wk. March 1 to Nov. 15, Sukh Sidhu, 1655 Geen Rd. Kel. 250-491-1829

KARMJIT GILL ORCHARDS looking for Seasonal Workers in Kelowna. Pruning, Thinning & Picking and other Orchard Jobs. March 1 - Oct 30, 2016 $10.59/hr, 40hrswk.

Piece work. Call (250)-860-9737 SOHAL ORCHARDS LTD. requires Farm LABOUR in Winfield & Oyama. NO EXP. nec but must be able to learn quickly. Duties incl but are not restricted to: pruning, thinning & harvesting fruit. The jobs are physically demanding & require working in all weather cond. Employment from Feb.25 - Nov.30, 2016. $10.59/hr.

10hrs/day, 6days/wk.

Reply to Box #333 c/o Kelowna Capital News 2495 Enterprise Way, Kelowna, BC., V1X 7K2

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Sub Contractor Driver

Volunteer your time, energy and skills today.

Services

HANS ORCHARDS is looking for Farm workers for pruning, thinning, picking & vineyard work. Mar 10 - Oct. 31 $10.59/hr. 40 hrs/week. Call (250)808-9270.

CAPITAL news

Fight Back.

Employment

• Requires a van.

• 2 days per week (Wednesday and Friday) • Early morning deliveries • Approx. 4 hours each shift • Carrier Drops - Mission Area Interested applicants may apply by letter or email to:

Kelowna Capital News c/o Glenn Beaudry 2495 Enterprise Way Kelowna, BC V1X 7K2 or Email: gbeaudry@kelownacapnews.com No phone calls please.

CAPITAL news

Shifts start at 8:00 pm.

Minimum 2 to 3 days a week.

Approx. 16 to 24 hours per week.

Good, safe working conditions.

Interested applicants may drop off resumes to:

Kelowna Capital News c/o Glenn Beaudry 2495 Enterprise Way Kelowna, BC V1X 7K2 or Email: gbeaudry@kelownacapnews.com No phone calls please.

Apply at moneyprovider.com

Courier/Delivery Services GEORGE’S DELIVERY. Pick-Up Truck for HIRE. $40.

(250)-212-5034

WWW.PAINTSPECIAL.COM

(1) 250-899-3163

3 Rooms For $299 2 Coats Any Colour (Ceiling & Trim extra)

Price incls. Cloverdale High Performance Paint. NO PAYMENT, until job is completed!

Trustee in Bankruptcy #400-1631 Dickson Avenue Kelowna, BC V1Y 0B5

Plumbing Quit.

Before your time runs out.

Work Wanted

Services

ABC Overhead Door. Install.

Service.We Repair All Makes Doors /Openers 250-878-2911

BLISS Deep & French Massage, 10 years experience.

Call 4 appt. 250-859-2272

More than 1.5 million Canadian families are in need of affordable housing. Your contributions provides Habitat with the resources it needs to help families.

Donate Today!

Heat, Air, Refrig.

AIRTIKA Heating Ltd. * Heat Pumps * Furnaces * Hot Water Tanks * Repairs & Installations 778-821-2665 | airtika.com

Home Improvements www.paintspecial.com.

3 rooms for $299! Price incls.

Cloverdale High Performance paint. NO PAYMENT until the job is completed! Free Est. (1) 250-899-3163

Kitchen Cabinets Kitchen & Bathroom Renovations. GEMINI BATHS 250-862-6991.Free Estimates.

Moving & Storage AAA Best Rates Moving $59+.

FLAT Rates long dist. Weekly trips BC/AB. 250-861-3400 A+ Service: JOE’S MOVING Reasonable Rates, Fully Equip’d Trucks, Local-long Distance, Storage Available.

No Job Too Small! Free Estimates. Call Joe: 250-470-8194 U1ST MOVING 2 men + truck $90/hr. Local and long distance. Call 250-859-8362.

DONO’S MOVING, For all your moving needs. In & Out of Town. Call now 250-801-5969

www.habitat.ca

Rubbish Removal

NITRO RUBBISH

Garage Door Services

ABSOLUTELY Guaranteed to be the best massage you’ll experience. Industry Trained.

Great Rates. Professional Studio. Welcoming Atmosphere.

Call Linda 250-862-3929

FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928.

2Girls1Truck Rubbish Removal.

We load/haul/sort including electronics and paint. 250-878-5210

Senior would like to work evenings. No computer or typing. George 250-212-5034

Mind Body Spirit

GREAT for the kids to draw on, plus puppy training, gardens and packing for moving.

Cleaner Than News Print! $1.50 + up.

Talk to the girls in classified to purchase yours.

HIGH QUALITY Interior Painting! Affordable Price! Free Estimates! Contact: 250-5280145. NO PAYMENT, until job is completed!

BDO Canada Limited

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-7683362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

at The Kelowna Capital News.

2495 Enterprise Way

Painting & Decorating

Relief is only a call away!

Call 250-979-4357 to set up your FREE consultation in Kelowna.

Donna Mihalcheon CA, CIRP 33 years experience

Medical/Dental

PACKING PAPER FOR SALE

250-763-7114

ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS?

CAPITAL news blackpress.ca X bclocalnews.com

1-877-776-1660

White Spot is hiring F/T Line cooks and host staff.

Apply in person to 2190 Harvey Ave.

ASIAN MASSAGE. Lovely & Peaceful Setting. $60/Hour, $100/2 Hours. 250-317-3575

Duties include hand collating, straightening papers and pocket feeders on Alphaliner Machine.

$500 loans and more No credit checks

Help Wanted

blackpress.ca X bclocalnews.com

Collators & Inserters

Financial Services

FAMILY Movers. Moving?

Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance trips. Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250-493-2687

& Tree Removal.

Call 250-575-0196

Trucking/ Bull Dozing

TNT TRUCKING. No load too small. Junk removal, sand, gravel & Moving 250-862-0821

4 OUT OF 5 PEOPLE WITH DIABETES DIE OF HEART DISEASE. Better your odds.

Visit getserious.ca

sCapital News Wednesday, Wednesday,December December16, 16,2015 2015

Fresh From the Fields

www.kelownacapnews.com A31 A31 www.kelownacapnews.com

Merchandise for Sale

Merchandise for Sale

Merchandise for Sale

Merchandise for Sale

Merchandise for Sale

$200 & Under

Free Items

Furniture

Misc. for Sale

Misc. Wanted

TEAK, VINTAGE AND MODERN HOME FURNISHINGS MANY IN-STORE SPECIALS! OK Estates FURNITURE & more 1960 SpringďŹ eld Road, Kelowna 250-868-8108 facebook.com/okestates

ROMANCE Your Christmas Local BC Adult Retailer Shop Online Now & Receive 25% OFF! www.shagg.ca

Newer Deep Freeze Upright Apartment Size $135 Call (250)765-6075

FREE male dog, approximately 13 months old. Not fixed.

Beige/brown colour.

Heinz 57. Needs a loving home ASAP. Call for details.

(778)480-1447 LARGE 20 Sq Ft Deep Freeze. Works Well. Call 250861-8907.

on most cellular networks.

A-CHEAP, LOWEST PRICES STEEL SHIPPING Dry Storage Containers Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. 40’ containers as low as $2,200DMG. Huge freezers.

Experienced wood carvers needed, full time. Ph Toll free 24 hours 1-866-528-7108 or 1778-298-3192 8am-5pm. Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

“Local Produce at Your p Doorstep�

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

250-763-7114

K&J PACIFIC PEACHES APPLES MOST VARIETIES CHRISTMAS TREES Open Daily Until CHRISTMAS

Small car trailer $135 Call (250)765-6075

$300 & Under

1145 Morrison Rd. (Must take McCurdy Rd to Morrison Rd.)

LEATHER SOFA’S: Beige 3 seater & love seat. High End. $295. 778-753-1888 Lve msg.

250-765-8184

HAZELDELL ORCHARDS

Apple Juice For Sale 5 litre boxes 3 varieties

1980 BYRNS ROAD 250-862-4997

Open 2 days/week: Tues. 10-5:30 and Sat. 10-4.

All other days: please phone to arrange pickup

By shopping local you support local people.

ALL SERVICES BATHROOMS

A1

Handy All Services

Carpentry • Plumbing • Welding Bobcat • Demolition & Removal

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

Firearms

Firewood/Fuel

Misc. for Sale

APPLEWOOD $190, Fir $150 Pine $110. 2/3 rds of a cord, split & dry, Free Delivery

CERAMIC Urns for your loved ones or pets, hand painted.

Phone Colleen: (250)766-4405

Husqvarna Rifle w/s 30-06.

Marlin Rifle 30-30 w/s. Remmington Rifle 30-06 mod. 700 w/s. Call 250-762-6136.

Split Birch and Apple firewood $50.00 Full apple bin size. Delivery Available. 250-765-5537

ClassiďŹ eds Get Results!

CARPENTRY

COUNTERTOPS

RETIRED CARPENTER

REFACE DON’T REPLACE

Got Bored

• Decks • Stairs • Railings • Gates • Fencing & Repairs • Doors • Windows • Siding • Expert Painting & Drywall • Multi Trade Skills • References on Request

PLUMBING REPAIRS GEMINI BATHS

John 250-808-4410, 250-899-2181 LAKE COUNTRY to WESTBANK

www.kelownabathrooms.ca

ELECTRICAL

GARAGE DOOR SERVICES

GUTTERS

Black & White Electric

ABC

Roof Top Down

Licensed, Bonded, Insured

Call John

778-215-7715 www.blackandwhiteelectric.com

OVERHEAD DOORS We install, service, & repair all makes of doors & openers.

Broken Springs, Cables, Rollers...

WE DO IT ALL!

250-878-2911 abcohdoors@gmail.com

250-870-8851

ENDLESS 5� GUTTERS, GUTTER REPAIR AND LEAF GUARD Available 7 days a week

Call 250-307-4064

MOVING & STORAGE For more information on our Sales & Service businesses visit www.kelownacapnews.com

FEATURE

You can now add

REFACE DON’T REPLACE

to your ad for just $10 more per day.

COLOUR

250-763-7114

1/2 the cost of replacing Corian & Granite Designs.

The Green Alternative.

www.okanagancountertopsystem.com

DRYWALL <PM 7TL 8ZWÂź[ Drywall & Painting 4QKMV[ML 1V[]ZML

1-800-680-4264

info@youthagainstviolence.com

Stand up. Be heard. Get help.

Misc. Wanted COLLECTOR BUYING coin collections, Royal Canadian Mint coins, US Mint coins, silver coins, antique coins, old money, antique silver & gold Todd - 250-864-3521 Local Private Collector buying silver coins & related items.

Page Louis pg1-888-232-1561

LANDSCAPING

KELOWNA HOME CHECK

WINTER SERVICES

Craftsmen Built Homes

Trustworthy I Reliable I Professional

â&#x20AC;˘ New House Construction â&#x20AC;˘ Remodelling â&#x20AC;˘ House Maintenance www.craftsmenbuilthomes.com

250.469.1074

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR HOME CHECKS LICENSED | BONDED | INSURED 250.765.3820 â&#x20AC;˘ 250.212.6125 Â info@kelownahomecheck.ca www.kelownahomecheck.ca

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

Price includes Cloverdale HIGH PERFORMANCE paint.

NO PAYMENT Until Job Is Completed!

www.PAINTSPECIAL.com 1.250.899.3163

ROOFING

GUTTER CLEANING $ from + up

99

778-363-ROOF (7663)

Roof Top Down 5RRĂ° QJ _ 5HQRV _ )LQLVKLQJ 6LGLQJ _ )DFLD 6RIĂ° W Available 7 days a week including holidays

250-307-4064

WELDING

Competitive Pricing

Fast, Friendly, and Reliable Service

We do all the loading & Sorting

250-878-5210

METAL FABRICATION LTD.

â&#x20AC;˘ Fences â&#x20AC;˘ Gates â&#x20AC;˘ Railings â&#x20AC;˘ Rollcages â&#x20AC;˘ Ornamental Iron Work â&#x20AC;˘ Aluminium â&#x20AC;˘ Stainless & Steel.

Tube Bending Specialists. www.getbentmetalfab.ca

250-863-4418

Sporting Goods

Christmas Season Savings selected used rifles/shotguns.

Quality Firearms Buy & Sell.

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

COLLECTOR BUYING & selling quality firearms and optics.

Licensed to buy estates. Call (250) 490-6165.

Community Newspapers Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re at the heart of thingsâ&#x201E;˘

Promote your business in Kelownaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Community Newspaper delivered FREE every Wednesday & Friday to over 45,000 homes.

HOME SECURITY

RUBBISH REMOVAL

250-575-0196

YOUTH AGAINST VIOLENCE LINE

HOME CONSTRUCTION

Call for Full Service Rubbish Removal

RUBBISH & TREE REMOVAL

24/7 â&#x20AC;˘ anonymous â&#x20AC;˘ conďŹ dential â&#x20AC;˘ in your language

Call Barry @ 250-826-2599

2GIRLS1TRUCK.CA

Free Estimates. Call Erik for appt.

â&#x20AC;˘

250-470-2235

RUBBISH REMOVAL

www.okanagancountertopsystem.com

250-470-2235

Kelowna 250-762-7541.

PAINTING/DECORATING

Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Moving Service â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Professionalsâ&#x20AC;?

Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;˘ Local/long distance Moving â&#x20AC;˘ Storage Available Service â&#x20AC;˘ No job too small â&#x20AC;˘ Free Estimates Call Joe Anytime 250-470-8194

1/2 the cost of replacing Corian & Granite Designs.

The Green Alternative.

1-800-663-5555 or *5555

Christmas Season Savings selected used rifles/shotguns.

Quality Firearms Buy & Sell.

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

Some Discounts May Apply

250-862-6991

If you see a wildďŹ re, report it to

Heavy Duty Machinery

SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT.

Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins, Estates Jewelry+ Chad: 1-250-863-3082 Local.

SAME DAY SERVICE â&#x20AC;&#x153;More than just mowing!â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;˘ Yard Clean-ups â&#x20AC;˘Â Hedges â&#x20AC;˘ Pruning â&#x20AC;˘ Mowing â&#x20AC;˘ Aeration â&#x20AC;˘ Lime â&#x20AC;˘ Fertilizing â&#x20AC;˘ Rubbish Removal FREE â&#x20AC;˘ Leaf Clean-up ESTIMATES

310-JIMS (5467) Book a job at www.jimsmowing.ca

MOVING & STORAGE

TNTTRUCKING

â&#x20AC;˘ GRAVEL â&#x20AC;˘ YARD CLEAN-UP â&#x20AC;˘ JUNK REMOVAL â&#x20AC;˘ MOVING LIGHT FLAT-DECK No load too small

250-862-0821, 250-765-2778

PAINTING/ DECORATING RENOVATIONS AFFORDABLE PAINTING

Seniorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Specials Experience & Quality Int./Ext. Painting & Ceilings Bondable. Insurance Work

250-826-8826 Ask for Colleen text Terry 250-863-9830 or email t_burke@telus.net

KITCHEN & BATHROOM

RENOVATIONS Best Price in Town.

Plumbing Repair Joe at

250.859.5032

FEATURE

Roof Top Down 5RRĂ° QJ _ 5HQRV _ )LQLVKLQJ 6LGLQJ _ )DFLD 6RIĂ° W Available 7 days a week including holidays

250-307-4064

A32 www.kelownacapnews.com www.kelownacapnews.com

Real Estate

Transportation

Houses For Sale

Antiques / Classics

DO you want the top home price? For professional info call Grant, Premier Canadian Properties at 250-862-6436 FREE EVALUATION

RARE 2dr coupe; 1984 Mercedes Benz 500 AMG. 145,000 orig. km, V8 twin cam eng. Blk/blk, sacrifice 90% restored.$4900 obo 250-869-9819

Mobile Homes & Parks

Auto Accessories/Parts

2BDR 14x70 in 19+ park, 1 Block from Orchard Park, addition, porch, central air, 5 piece bath, 5 app., shed, fenced yard, newer flooring, alarm, $79,500, lease to own, owner will finance, 250-4486604

4 Michelin Tires x ice +3. Winter tires w/ rims; 215 65R16; ask $900. Call 250-765-5235.

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

Commercial/ Industrial COMMERCIAL / RETAIL PROPERTY FOR LEASE Available immediately - Highway 33 East, Kelowna 2000 sq. ft. premises located in a small strip mall. This is a high traffic area with three other businesses operating in the mall. For further information or to view please call Mike @250-868-8778

Wednesday,December December16, 16,2015 2015 Capital Capital News NewsC Wednesday,

Moments to Remember

Cars - Sports & Imports AWD 2007 Mazda Speed 6, 295 HP, 4cyl, 6sp man, fully load, new clutch, breaks, etc.

2 sets of Mazda 18â&#x20AC;? wheels, $8,800 obo. 1-250-307-8601

Scrap Car Removal #1 GET the MOST for Your Junk Vehicle and scrap steel.

A Portion of proceeds to your LOCAL FOOD BANK. Call 778-581-cars (2277)

Trucks & Vans

)HOOLFKOH DQG 6WDQ

2010 Chev Silverado, 2500HD, Excab, SB, 4x4, 6.0L gas, auto, power package, 185kms, clean, $15,750. 1250-307-0505

&RQJUDWXODWLRQV 6DP DQG 6KDQQD RQ \RXU HQJDJHPHQW :H DUH DOO ORRNLQJ IRUZDUG WR \RXU %LJ 'D\ RQ )HEUXDU\ /RYH )URP &DW

FOR LEASE 1250sqft shop w/office & 3phs power, 22â&#x20AC;&#x2122; ceiling, $1500/mo+ triple net.

Zoned for contractor sales. Industrial shop, landscaping business, etc. Fenced 1/2 acre service industrial lot available.

Central Westside Location. will build to suit. 250-769-7424

Homes for Rent OVERLOOKING Wood Lake.

3bd, 2bth 2.5 fls, carport, storage shed,pet negot.$1295 + utilities. Call 250-766-4322.

Upper Mission 4bdrms 3full baths, fr, st, dw, micro, Newer home. Close to school, shops. $2300 + utils. NP NS (250)864-6669 lve message. Avail Immediately

Shared Accommodation AVAIL IMMED. master bdrm suite, furnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, newly renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, ensuite bth, priv ent, incl utils.

WD, cbl, wifi. $750/mo. Near college/hosp. 250-215-5796

Want to Rent WORKING PROFESSIONAL, Mother with one pre-schooler, (almost kindergarten) looking for 3/bdrm accommodation, in West Bank. Reasonable rent.

250-808-5307

Apt/Condo for Rent

Adult Escorts MALE 4 Male Erotic Massage $95., Winfield, 9-9 Daily 250-766-2048

#1 HOT SWEET BRUNETTE Classy, Slender, Sexy Babe, Full Body Massage, Sensual Play, Clean, Discreet no text 778-654-9367

*SENIORS NEW HOT PRICE* Erotic Massage & So Much More. *Blondie* 778-484-7438 SEXY, 42 DDD, 28/32 brown eyed brunette. Sexy & Sweet, Discreet. Enjoys couples & dom, GFE. Kelly 765-1098.

SEXY SANDY 38D, 29,34. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Play 250-878-1514

Apt/Condo for Rent

BEST DEALS IN KELOWNA!

Affordable 1, 2 & 3 Bdrms. AC, near schools, shopping & bus route. Insuite laundry H.Upâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

Across from Park. Clean Quiet & Spacious.

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

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Grandma, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re coming to visit!â&#x20AC;?

Keep your toddler safe in the car.

Learn how to install your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s car seat correctly. Call 1-877-247-5551 or visit ChildSeatInfo.ca

Drive to Save Lives

$

42

2x2 ad space + $2.25 eEdition

$

84

4 OUT OF 5 PEOPLE WITH DIABETES DIE OF HEART DISEASE.

2x4 ad space + $2.25 eEdition

Spread the word to family and friends!

CALL 250-763-7114

*Marriage Announcements appear in the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Moments to Rememberâ&#x20AC;? section on the last page of classifieds.

! y u B Buy! Buy! SELL! S e ! ll! l l e S

Better your odds.

Visit getserious.ca

sCapital News Wednesday, December 16, 2015

www.kelownacapnews.com A33

Economy DAIRY QUEEN

New fast food option for Lake Country Straight From DeHart MAXINE DEHART Canada.

Stuart Gray, founder, president and CEO, is ready to launch Laguna Blends in early 2016.

Laguna is a direct sales company that focuses on the nutritional health benefits that are derived from hemp. Laguna recently announced a Kickstarter crowd funding campaign for caffe,

Laguna’s delicious protein coffee beverage. Laguna has independent affiliates that generate retail sales and have the ability to recruit other affiliates.

Affiliates utilize the latest tools and technology to enable them to build an International business from the comfort of their own home or while on the road.

In addition to having exciting revolutionary products, Laguna is the first network marketing company to use exciting

virtual 3D technology to enable affiliates to train, recruit and drive sales by utilizing a simple interactive platform.

Laguna believes this technology is a game changer in the direct selling/network marketing industry.

Kudos to Impark and B.C. Interior regional manager Brent Lobson for collecting 1,061 new toys for the Salvation Army on Dec. 10. The company invited all members of the Kelowna public to bring their unpaid Impark parking tickets to be waived by

CONTRIBUTED

Kelly Leach and Craig Misfeldt have opened a new Dairy Queen restaurant in Lake Country at 10074 Highway 97.

The Dairy Queen has 38 seats, a 16-seat patio and 45 staff. The grand opening will be Jan. 16, 2016. To celebrate, the first 100 people to buy a Dairy Queen cake will receive a free blizzard every week for a full year.

The onion rings at Dairy Queen are my favourite item on the menu. Open Monday to Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Hair stylists Sandy Harrington and Elsa Parsa, formerly of Dewey, Cuttem and Howe, have relocated to Cedars Hairport, 1131 Sutherland Ave., across from the Capri Mall. Mona Dib is the new owner of the salon, which has been completely renovated.

Call 250-861-8626.

Congratulations to four new local BDO Chartered Professional Accountants—Lacy Manz, Vanessa Roberts, Ross Rufiange and Michelle Underwood.

The four have passed their Common Final Examination, the final step in becoming a CPA in

Volunteer members of the Kelowna Canadian Italian Club during renovation of their clubhouse.

donating a toy to the Salvation Army toy drive.

One person came in with 22 tickets and 22 toys.

Impark’s similar toys drive in Kamloops collected 1,024 toys, and in Prince George 101 toys.

There are a lot of changes at the Kelowna Canadian Italian Club.

The clubhouse hall, located at 770 Lawrence Ave., was purchased by the club in 1998.

Throughout the years, several improvements have been made, but not like the ones that were just recently completed. About four years ago, the members got together to discuss a major renovation of the clubhouse. It was decided that their monthly Italian dinners put on by the club’s volunteers would cover the cost to accomplish their goal. The dinners were all sell-outs, which enabled the work to start this year. In addition to hiring a local contractor, a number of club members volunteered their time to help with the renovation which is now completed.

The association also has a new board of directors for 201516: Joe Iafrancesco

Craig Misfeldt (left) and Kelly Leach, the co-owners of the new Dairy Queen restaurant in Lake Country. (president); Don Gagnon (vice-president); Patricia Rantucci (treasurer); Janet Gagnon (secretary) and Eimilio Nanci (past president). Board directors are John Pomponio, Guido Difabrizio, Rosann Nanci-Carl, Susann Difabrizio, Romi Marcanio, Allan Hoce and Mary Bazzana.

Association trustees are

Paola Torresan, Penny Baker and Annamaria Jovanovski. The club is hosting a New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner and Dance at Parkinson Recreation Centre on Thursday, Dec. 31, 5:30 p.m. Music is by The Regals and dinner will be prepared by chef Kim Wallace, of Lakeshore Place, along with a

SEE DEHART A34

KELOWNA’S HEALTH & LIFESTYLE DESTINATION

CLOSED:

Dec 25th & Jan 1st OPEN:

Saturday, Dec 26th from 12pm - 5pm

Come Visit Us! corner of Hwy 97 and Gordon Drive • Kelowna

250-860-2524

The Businesses & Services of Capri Centre wish you all the best of the holiday season and invite you to stop in…

- 103.9 The Juice / Vista Radio - A&W Restaurant - BMO Bank of Montreal - Bean Scene Central - Beyond Wrapture Day Spa - Booster Juice - Burnett Denture Clinic - Canadian Cancer Society - Capri Alterations - Capri Batteries & Things - Capri Dental Centre - Capri Insurance - Capri Medical Centre - Capri Postal Outlet - Capri Ticket Centre

- Capri Travel - Capri Valley Lanes Bowling - Clear Vision Optical - DeDutch Pannekoek House - Easy Financial Services - Esteem - Expert Hearing - Fat Burger - First Choice Haircutters - GoodLife Fitness - His ‘N’ Hers Fashions - Interior Health Community Health Centre - Mi-Ne Sushi House - Nails Club

- The Old Spaghetti Factory - Passport Canada - Peter’s Your Independent Grocer - Restore Vein & Skin Centre - Securiguard - Shoppers Home Health Care - Suzanne’s - Travel Medicine & Vaccination - Urban General - Winners - Yum Yum Tree

A34 www.kelownacapnews.com

Wednesday, December 16, 2015 Capital NewsC

business __________________________________________________________________ midnight snack, party favours and champagne.

To reserve a table or for tickets call Joe at 250878-3619 or kcic@shaw. ca.

Local company, StarDyne Technologies Inc. has acquired Yfactor Inc., Canada’s specialist in marketing for communities with a focus on strategy, technology and design. Yfactor was founded in1997 and is headquartered in Toronto and a leader in both marketing and technology solutions for the economic development and tourism

sectors. Brad Imrich is the president of StarDyne Technologies.

If you want a traditional donair, you can find the real deal at Subcity Donair, 469 Bernard Ave. Owned and operated by franchisee Mike Haidar, his selection of donairs are beef, chicken, beef donair salad and chicken donair salad, with beef being the most popular.

All are made fresh to order, with the chicken baked fresh every day on-site. Subcity also has a good selection of subs and veggie delights of falafel and vegetarian Pitas. All sauces of secret, garlic tzatziki, creamy dill,

zesty parmesan, sweet, hot sweet, sesame and hot sesame are made on-site. There is a small area for inside seating and take-out is available.

Subcity Donair is open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday to Thursday, and until 3 a.m. Friday and Saturday.

Incidentally, I met Mike one afternoon when I realized I did not have change for parking and ran into his shop to ask if he would break a $5 bill for me. He was very accommodating and I was very grateful.

Having relocated from Calgary and in the business for 10 years, certified Pilates instructor,

Travis Thibeault has opened Pure Pilates in West Kelowna at 2992 Lakeview Cove Rd. Pure Pilates is a full service, licensed, home-based studio business that promotes fun fitness to develop the mind/ body, strength, flexibility and balance. Travis operates on a non-dropin, by appointment only schedule. He takes group classes of three and also private and semiprivate classes. Pilates increases abdominal strength, improves ease and economy of movement, coordination, body alignment, spinal support, posture, mobility,

circulation, joint health.

Open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. To check the class schedule,check out the website purepilates.ca.

Last July I wrote about a new local Canadian product, Haupy’s Beaver Rub (HBR), founded by Mark Hauptman. It’s a versatile 12-ingredient seasoning that can be used as a rub on a variety of meats and will also liven up most any recipe.

HBR is a mildly spicy, burnt orange seasoning, with a cornucopia of flavours and is an addition to any recipe that you can use as a rub on beef, fowl, pork or fish. It’s

CONTRIBUTED

DEHART FROM A33

Mike Haidar is the owner of the new Subcity Donair location in downtown Kelowna.

Power on!

Doing what it takes to deliver your electricity.

At FortisBC, we go to great heights to keep your power on.

Watch our video series to learn where your electricity comes from and what it takes to keep your power on every day.

FortisBC understands the unique energy needs of British Columbians and knows that decisions made today will have an impact for decades to come. That’s energy at work. fortisbc.com/poweron

FortisBC uses the FortisBC name and logo under license from Fortis Inc. (15-260.3 11/2015)

also perfect in soups, sauces and marinades containing no salt or MSG. The product is now available at over 50 locations throughout B.C. and online at haupysbeaverrub.ca. In Kelowna. it is available at Save-on-Foods, Cooper’s, Urban Fare, O’Rourkes on St. Paul Street and The Jammery Gift Shop. Mark is happy to accommodate any other retail locations.

Call 250-469-4774.

Jim Belshaw, founder of local Shoe Bank Canada, is desperately in need of help. His group must move from their warehouse within two months and need a new home to collect, store and sort the shoe donations, starting at a minimum of 2,500 sq-ft. Jim is also in need of a partner in the transportation/logistics field to help them get the right shoe to the right communities for the right people. Call Jim at 250763-5696 or 250-8701191.

One Night Stand Against Cancer is a new campaign by the Canadian Cancer Society.

More and more people are being diagnosed with cancer. With this comes a financial burden which those in the greatest need are often unable to pay. Through subsidized stays at the Southern Interior Rotary Lodge, the Canadian Cancer Society helps alleviate the financial burden of a cancer diagnosis. It is only through support from generous people in the community that patients and their loved ones can access affordable accommodations and attend their treatment close by. For just $100 you can cover the cost of a night at the lodge for someone coming

for treatment. This gives patients the comfort they need so they can focus on getting better. You can donate now at cancer.ca/ takeastand or call 250762-6381. Randene Wejr is the regional director.

Like the weather, the United Way campaign thermometer perched on the roof of the Global TV Okanagan offices at Leon and Water is warming up. The 2015 goal is $1.5 million and the campaign is at just over $609,000.

Although this is typical for this time of year, as many significant workplace campaigns do not report in until mid-December through to mid-January, the need is still great and the campaign deadline is near. If you wish to give a donation, call 250-860-2356, drop it off at 202-1456 St. Paul St., text-to-give “giveitup4kids” (20222) or visitunitedwaycso.com.

All donations over $20 will be doubled until the end of December.

Birthdays of the week: Sandra Sellick (Dec. 16); Lesley Pierce (Dec. 17); Dave Willms (Dec. 17); Katja Oldendorf (Dec. 18); Deb Doig (Dec. 18); Allison Conroy (Dec. 18); Margy Ringrose, Only Deals (Dec. 19); Gary Schnackenberg (Dec. 19); Rennie Wutke (Dec. 20); Joan McCormack (Dec. 20); Leah Thordarson (Dec. 20) Noel Wentworth (Dec. 20); Bill Redmond (Dec. 20); Nikki MacRaild (Dec. 22).

Maxine DeHart is a Kelowna city councillor and local hotelier. Phone her at 250-979-4546, 250-862-7662, fax 250-860-3173, E-mail maxdehart@telus.net.

BCSPCA

sCapital News Wednesday, December 16, 2015

5

3rd year in a row!

Welcome a new friend into the family...➜

9

www.kelownacapnews.com A35

PAWPRINTS

KELOWNA BRANCH • 3785 CASORSO ROAD • (250)861-7722 SHELTER HOURS: 12 NOON - 4:30 PM VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO DONATE: WWW.SPCA.BC.CA/KELOWNA

PETS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION

Cloud doggy daycare

1868 Byland Road – West Kelowna

Luxurious residential atmosphere Professionally trained staff Exceptionally clean Plenty of attention Manners Reinforced VETERINARIAN RECOMMENDED

We have lots of fun in the snow too!

778.755.5555

Be Vigilant!

WHISPER ID#380459

HARMONY ID#384589

12 YEAR OLD BIRD - COCKATOO MALE

Whisper is a 12 year old Moluccan Cockatoo. He requires a home who has previous experience or extensive knowledge with this breed. He will require socializing and lots of time to bond with his new human companion. His new guardian should be prepared to work on positive calming and handling skills. These birds can live up to 50 years of age. If you are interested in making Whisper a part of your home, please speak with the Kelowna SPCA Staff. He is currently in a foster home and we would therefore require an appointment to visit with him.

For some time now, many dogs have been lost or stolen in Kelowna and the surrounding areas.

4 YEAR OLD DOMESTIC SHORT HAIR FEMALE My name is Harmony, and that is exactly what I need to feel loved by my need owner. Can I please ask, that you would give me the time and patience to get to know me, as I am a little unsure of things.

I will need someone who is dedicated to making me feel at home and that would be experienced with cats like me. Please come to the shelter and get to know me.

You never know, you might fall in love

OSCAR ID#386662 1 YEAR OLD DOMESTIC SHORT HAIR MALE

Hi, I’m Oscar. I’ve had an interesting life so far and I’m only about a year old. My momma cat has not been around for a long time. I’ve been living at the dump and am a bit shy of people, especially after I injured my leg. Luckily for me a very kind person persevered, caught me in a humane trap and took me to a vet, where I learned my leg had been broken. I hadn’t realized it was so bad at the time. I just needed to keep moving to find food, so my leg healed a little oddly.

The vet was great and kept me comfortable for a few days, then moved me to the SPCA. I overheard the vet telling shelter staff I’ll always have a limp and it may give me some arthritis later in life, but nothing I can’t handle, if you can. Now that I’ve spent time with the wonderful vets and shelter staff, I’m kinda enjoying all this loving and would love to move to a calm, mellow household where I can feel safe.

TOLL FREE ANIMAL CRUELTY HOTLINE 1-855-622-7722 (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.

Prevent this outrage.

Contact your local SPCA for lost or found pets.

10 YEAR OLD DOMESTIC MED HAIR MALE

Hi there... my name is Dasher! I came to the shelter from horrible living conditions, and am now awaiting my second chance to be loved in a forever home. The vet thinks my age range is between 10-15 years but I act like a kitten sometimes... then I have my thousand snoozes! I get along well with everybody and would love the chance to shower you with affection. If you would like to meet me please come introduce yourself! I will make a great addition to your family.

5 YEAR OLD DOMESTIC SHORT HAIR MALE

To report an animal in distress… call

Get to know your neighbours, and their pets, too, as this crime of stealing pets is growing at an alarming rate.

DASHER ID#387548

Hello! My name is Ichi and I am a very sweet, mellow boy. I love to interact and will just chill on your lap. I get along well with everybody and am very well mannered. I would love a family to call my own as I am a very personable guy! Please come introduce yourself so I can woo you with my charms!

ICHI ID#387264

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE

99

$

FOR

/week

plus tax

(includes full color)

AD SIZE 2 col x 4” Contact your Capital News sales representative today 250.763.3212

103-1889 Springfield Rd. 250-860-2346 Store Hours: M - S 8:30 - 5:30 Sunday 10:00 - 4:00 2565 Main St. Hwy 97S-W. Kelowna 250-768-8870

LIGHTNING ID#384590 6 MONTH OLD DOMESTIC SHORT HAIR MALE Hi my name is Lightning! I could really benefit from a forever home that has a compassionate, patient and dedicated owner who would be willing to give me a quite home. I would love some extra TLC and attention. I would do well in a quite home that would be best without any small children. Could you give me a chance and take me forever? Please ask the Kelowna SPCA Staff to meet me..I am a true gem!

ROD ID#385902

MILO ID#386544

TOD ID#385898

1 YEAR OLD GERBIL MALE

2 YEAR OLD DOMESTIC SHORT HAIR MALE

1 YEAR OLD GERBIL MALE

Hi my name is Milo! Do you seek

Tod and Rod have been together since birth. It is a true fact that gerbils crave company. You

affection? I do! If you also like petting,

should try to get two gerbils that know each other and have already lived together. Gerbils have

purrs, and paws kneading your lap, I think

alternating periods of activity and rest throughout the day and night. Gerbil aquariums need to be

we might have a LOT in common. I seem

thoroughly cleaned every week because they are especially clean animals. You should provide

to prefer the company of humans and not

your gerbils with wooden planks so that they can chew them. Gerbils teeth grow continuously so

cats. I’m looking for someone who enjoys

they need to chew something to wear them down. We would love for you to come visit with Tod

quiet time and togetherness. Could that

& Rod and give them a nice warm, cozy and loving home. They are extremely friendly and enjoy

someone be you? Please come down to

being held. The initial purchase of equipment and supplies includes: An aquarium that’s at least 10

the Kelowna Branch and meet me today!

gallons large with a well-fitting mesh cover Bedding and nesting material Nesting box Water bottle and holder Food dish Gerbil chow Exercise wheel Sand bath Toys Treats.

Adopt a Pet from your SPCA local 10%

and take

OFF

any Pet Food or Accessory

10 Ft. x 10’ x 6’ Lucky Dog Kennel

• Chain-link panels provide a secure outdoor area for your dog • Rust protection • No tools necessary • 2”x 4” openings • After weld galvanizing • 1” extended base legs elevate the kennel walls off the ground for easy cleanup 434897 Reg. Retail $449.99

$429.97

A36 www.kelownacapnews.com

Wednesday, December 16, 2015 Capital NewsC

IT’S CHRISTMAS Prices Effective December 17 to December 24, 2015.

100% BC Owned and Operated MEAT

PRODUCE

2.99lb/6.59kg

3.49lb/7.69kg

Organic Broccoli from Agrofresco, Mexico

Organic California Satsuma Mandarin Oranges from Johansen Ranch

Johnston Whole Hams

Fresh JD Farms Grade A Turkeys

GROCERY

DELI Kettle Brand Popped Popcorn

Blue Diamond Nut Thins

Green & Black’s Organic Chocolate Bars

assorted varieties

assorted varieties

assorted varieties

120g product of USA

142g product of USA

100g product of EU

SAVE

36%

SAVE

32% 2/5.98

2/4.98

Island Farms Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt

Want Want Hot-Kid Gluten Free Rice Crisps

assorted varieties 1.65L • product of Canada

assorted varieties 100g • product of China

4.99 1/2 dozen 8.99 1 dozen

Old Dutch Potato Chips and Restaurante Tortilla Chips assorted varieties

UP TO

39%

SAVE

UP TO

39%

35%

Fruit Cake

Dairyland Sour Cream

Danone Oikos Greek Yogurt

assorted varieties

assorted varieties

500ml • product of Canada

500g or 4 pack • product of Canada

Turtle Island Tofurky Roast

xxx

348ml product of USA

SAVE

SAVE

SAVE

UP TO

24%

2/4.98

2.19

Avalon Sunset Candles

11.99 3” pillar 17.99 5” pillar 25.99 8” pillar

regular retail price

41%

3.99 500g 2/6.98 4 pack

WELLNESS Avalon Shampoo, Conditioner, Avalon CoQ10 Face Care or Vitamin-C Face Care Assorted Varieties and Sizes

25% off

regular retail price

Innovite Probiotics Assorted Varieties and Sizes

20% off

regular retail price

www.choicesmarkets.com

xxx • product of xxx Mince

Vegetarian Tarts

SAVE

20%

UP TO

38%

Assorted Varieties and Sizes

8.99

BAKERY

737g • product of USA

2 varieties

Increadiwear Socks, Braces and Apparel

370g

255 - 384g product of Canada

2/5.50 potato 2/5.98 tortilla

3/6.00

4.49 - 5.49

20% off

GLUTEN FREE

SAVE

SAVE

Grown Right Organic Cranberry Sauce

Petite Entertaining Tourtiere, Chicken Pot Pies, Quiche, Samosa, Phyllos or Sausage Rolls

SAVE

36%

2.99 2/6.98

While quantities last. Not all items available at all stores. We reserve the right to correct printing errors.

2.48lb/5.47kg

7.98 1.37kg/3lb bag

9.99

2.99 package of 2 6.49 package of 6

Choices’ Star of the Season Program November 15th – December 24th Your donation of only $2 supports the growth of healthy communities. Now in its 14th year, Choices’ Star of the Season Program enriches the lives of families all across Metro Vancouver and the Okanagan. Kindly donated by Calabar Printers, Choices’ Holiday Stars may be purchased until December 24th for a donation of $2.00.

For more details on each neighbourhood house, please visit our website, www.choicesmarkets.com. /ChoicesMarkets

@ChoicesMarkets

@ Ave. at Spall | 250-862-4864 Choices Markets Kelowna 1937 Harvey