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Uptown Rutland Business Association The ongoing beautification efforts for Rutland have taken a positive step forward thanks to a project partnered between the City of Kelowna and Uptown Rutland Business Association. URBA has kicked in $5,000 to purchase planter boxes that motorists and pedestrians may have noticed along Highway 33 and along the frontage of Centennial Park along Rutland Road North. Laurel D’Andrea, executive director of URBA, said the floral creations done by city parks staff helped brighten up ACCOUNTING Rutland this summer in a noticeable SERVICES INC. way, with the help of Ian Stewart, parks WWW.WSACCOUNTING.CA services manager for the City of WENDI@WSACCOUNTING.CA Kelowna.

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History of Rutland Cam Welch • Contributor You’ve probably heard tell of Rutland. People use “Rutland” here similar to how young folks elsewhere use “ratchet,” but there’s also a Rutlandness to Rutland that can’t be translated. Sometimes this Rutland is imagined— at least half the areas in Rutland are just regular neighbourhoods. But other times this Rutland more than delivers. There are folks in Rutland you can’t find anywhere else. People under 35 wear what middleschoolers and/or white rappers wore in 2004, and people over 35 wear either workwear or wolf shirts and sweatpants or just have idiosyncratic personal styles I can barely begin to describe. Fur coats with cowboy boots and snakeskin vests, that sort of thing. The commercial core of Rutland, which stretches along the highway from 7-11 to Value Village, is the best place to bear witness to this Rutlandness…at least until the city starts its planned Rutland Town Centre Revitalization (TM) next year. Overall, Rutland is very blue collar and very Rutland, but it’s a charming place in its own right. I get almost Stuart-McLean-y about it. It’s one of the few areas in town that has an actual character. Yeah, there are folks at the bus stop who talk to themselves

and/or every stranger they encounter, or who yell across the street, but this kind of thing isn’t usually sketchy like it is downtown. It’s mostly just weird. Honestly, Rutland can provide you with a lot of great entertainment if you just let it into your heart. Rutland’s actual history: Settled in 1890 by John “Hope” Rutland of Australia, who planted fruit trees and orchards on the vacant land there. Once an irrigation system was established, a syndicate bought the land from him and subdivided it. Until Orchard Park was built in 1971, Rutland remained a rural area on the outskirts of the city. When my dad’s family moved there in the ’60s, Rutland was pretty much country, full of orchards and open spaces. Even after it incorporated with Kelowna in 1973, Rutland urbanized gradually, and adjoining areas like Ellison and East Kelowna still retains the low-density, pasture-filled landscape that used to be characteristic of all of Rutland.

As to the history of the lands known now as the neighbourhood of Rutland, Rutland’s beginnings are debatable. Most record white settlement occurring in approximately 1858, with native settlement in the area occurring long before that. There are rumours that early white settlers also discovered a buried building and artifacts that led to suspicions that the Spanish (from California) may have been in the Rutland area at some time around 1800, pre-dating the fur traders, and had an “ancient stockade” there. But 150 years ago, the areas now known as Rutland, Black Mountain and the Mission Valley up to Joe Rich, were known as N’Wha-quisten, meaning the valley of the Smoothing Stones, the place where the natives found stones for shaping. Black Mountain itself was the source for rocks used to make arrowheads, flints and spears.

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It is largely accepted that the sole native band was disturbed that year when a wagon train came through, known as the Palmer and Miller expedition from Walla Walla, headed for gold fields.

In a nutshell, Rutland is named after one of our famous pioneer forefathers, John Hope Rutland, who developed an irrigation system that allowed the local lands to flourish and brought in droves of settlers.

They disassembled their wagons and merchandise for ferrying from Summerland across to Mission beaches, re-assembled the wagons and headed north through Rutland, Ellison, Winfield and Oyama,

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The sight of the oxen and wagons left an indelible impression upon the local natives, and it was to be the end of their isolation. In the 1890s, a large home, hotel, saloon and farm were operated north of the Joe Brent property. The proprietor Dan Rabbitt, went bankrupt and the buildings and large land holdings were picked up by an Australian man, John Hope Rutland. It is John Rutland that brought irrigation to the area. The Rutland Estate irrigation ditch, bringing water from Mission Creek along the slope back of Hollywood, and irrigating almost half of the Rutland flat, was an integral part of the Black Mountain system for decades. Because of the irrigation system in 1904, the lands were subdivided, bringing in many settlers to the area and the first orchards were planted. John Rutland, after selling his lands in 1906, returned to his native Australia. Most of these materials are taken from the 1948 Centennial Committee publication “the History of Rutland.”

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Curves Gives Rutland Women a Positive Environment for Getting Fit Curves franchise owner Peggy Speer loves the sense of community she’s discovered since taking ownership of the Rutland club. Mike Straus • Contributor Peggy Speer’s love for the Curves program was instantaneous.

It’s a great community.”

“My sisters in Alberta kept talking about Curves, and I didn’t know what it was,” Speer said. “But then I found the Capri Mall location, and I loved it. After about three workouts there, I thought, ‘I’m either going to work at a Curves location or I’m going to own one.’” Speer got her chance to join Curves as an employee when, in 2004, the Rutland location opened. Then, in 2007, she bought the Rutland franchise rights from the retiring owner. “I essentially ran the Rutland location for her. We’d built a great business and we had rapport with a lot of wonderful ladies from all over town. We have people who come from as far as Oyama.

The Curves Rutland location is Kelowna’s only Curves to offer a combined weight loss and exercise program. The program incorporates strength training and cardio exercises to accelerate weight loss. The gym also offers the Curves Complete diet and exercise plan, a personalized health and fitness program that features one-onone coaching and access to the Curves online community. But for Speer, some of the most exciting activities happen in the specialized classes that the Rutland location introduced in January 2015. “We have different ladies who come in and run workout segments. One does balance training, while another offers core training. We also have arm and leg training, plus boxing and dance. You do your machine workout, followed by yoga, and then you have the choice of running on the spot or following the 15-minute workout presented on the television screens. That’s very popular with a lot of the older gals. If you can

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walk in the door, you can do the Curves program.” Featured workout segments also include boxing, dance, and the Jillian Michaels workout. All Curves workout machines are hydraulic, meaning participants can work out at their own pace.

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Curves’ next fundraiser will take place in November, when the gym starts its Christmas campaign for food bank donations.

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Speer says that in addition to maintaining great health, Curves exists to give women a supportive community.

In addition to offering a variety of fitness activities to keep participants moving, Speer organizes “The a series of members fundraisers know each for local other—I can and national walk in and charities. everyone Curves knows who Left to right: Judi, Peggy, Dawn, Rutland has I am. A lot been involved and Joanne. of people in the Heart come in and & Stroke don’t know anyone, and we welcome Foundation’s Big Bike fundraiser for them with open arms. We all do things the last eight years. together—we travel together, we walk “Most people think the number one together. I had a woman who came killer of women is breast cancer, but here from Alberta, and she said to me, it’s actually heart disease. Heart health ‘I’ve never had friends like this before.’ is important. This year we raised over It’s a great place to make friends and $14,000 and won a defibrillator, which work out.”

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New Plaza 33 Exemplifies Rutland’s Revitalization Al Stober Construction’s mall renovation project is a precursor of the many changes yet to come in Rutland, leading the way for widespread community improvement. Mike Straus • Contributor Kelowna’s population growth has spurred a vast number of construction and renovation projects throughout the city, with the Kelowna General Hospital, the new Innovation Centre, and the Rail Trail being among the most prominent infrastructure sites. And while the downtown core has been a major focus of development, the unassuming Rutland may now be stealing the spotlight as the next up-and-coming place to be. Nowhere is this rejuvenation (and the renewed sense of local community pride that comes with it) more evident than at Plaza 33, where Al Stober

“We wanted to create a front-to-back pathway for traffic to travel through,” said director of leasing Scott Wandler of the new Plaza 33 entrance. “It’s much more efficient. We also created two high-quality spaces to the left and right of the new entrance.”

Commercial properties marketing agent Dallas Gray says that the library staff are very pleased with the recent expansion, and he hopes that other service-oriented establishments will consider tenancy at Plaza 33. Currently, the plaza’s list of tenants includes Save On Foods, Shoppers Drug Mart, Connect Hearing and TD Bank, among others. “We’re looking for servicetype tenants, those who are complementary to the things that are already happening in the mall. We’re working hard to market Plaza 33 to those tenants. We believe in Rutland. The top of that hill at Plaza 33, that’s the heart of Rutland, and we’re right in the middle of it,” Gray said.

Wandler says that the previous Plaza 33 design lacked an easily identifiable entrance. Al Stober Construction’s new mall design has solved this challenge, while also creating more spaces for new mall tenants and refreshing the mall’s visual brand. The Plaza 33 Pizza Hut is already open for business, and Wandler says the mall construction will be completed in the first week of August.

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Construction has been hard at work installing new amenities and making room for new tenants. An upgraded parking lot, an exterior re-facing and the introduction of Pizza Hut are just some of the changes that have already taken place.

Gray says that it’s a great time to be in Plaza 33, with community growth in Black Mountain and support from the City of Kelowna driving renewed

development and investment in Rutland. “Every part of town has its time, and right now, from a business perspective and a civic planning perspective, the time is right for Rutland. We’re going to see a lot of growth in the next few years.” Wandler says that this growth will bring new opportunities to Rutland, and that Rutland residents need to start identifying those opportunities. “There are businesses that don’t exist in Rutland yet, businesses that Kelowna already has. That’s the next step.” Plaza 33 will have three spaces left for tenants. Parties interested in applying for a Plaza 33 tenancy can contact Al Stober Construction’s leasing department at 250-763-2305.

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Mike Straus • Contributor The impending closure of Rutland’s only walk-in clinic in August has raised concerns around access to medical care, especially in the broader context of the valley-wide doctor shortage and the full patient rosters at Kelowna’s other clinics. But now, Revolution Pharmacy on Highway 33—which opened in Januar y 2015—is changing the local clinic landscape through creative solutions to the doctor shortage and other access-to-care issues. Virtual clinics, wholesale prescription pricing, and a commitment to 10-minute wait times are just some of the practices that have garnered Revolution Pharmacy a loyal

patient base. Owner Curtis Fieseler, a local pharmacist, says that opening the pharmacy was intimidating at first, but the community has given him a warm welcome. “I have a lot of corporate experience behind me because I worked as a regional pharmacy manager for several companies,” he said. “But this was the first pharmacy I’ve ever opened on my own, so it was a little scar y. Thankfully, things have been going well. Growth has been steady—and it’s mostly been through word of mouth. The clientele likes what I’m doing, so I feel good about the business.”

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Said Fieseler: “I have low prices on all my products, both prescription and non-prescription. I want to create a high-volume pharmacy that operates ver y efficiently. It doesn’t usually make sense in business to lower your prices, but I have a lot of experience in running an efficient pharmacy, so I can keep my costs down.”

I’m turning this into a business that serves the community.

“Any time that you go to a walk-in clinic just to talk to a doctor, that’s the kind of visit you can have with this type of ser vice. It’s great for psychiatric visits. Sometimes, people with social issues or psychiatric problems don’t want to see a doctor in person—so this makes the visit a bit easier for them. It’s also useful with skin rashes—you can easily show a rash to a doctor over video. And of course, refilling prescriptions is one of the big ones.” Patients are also using the virtual clinic technology to refill prescriptions, seek referrals, and request lab work.

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Fieseler’s commitment to short wait times is made possible thanks to highly skilled staff who have taken efficiency training, while partnerships with local businesses are helping him to improve access to medical ser vices. Local LPNs from Heal2Toe Foot Care provide medical pedicures and other foot care procedures at Revolution Pharmacy. Fieseler says he’s also looking into other ways that he can ser ve the community. “I’m here to ser ve the community. I didn’t build the pharmacy just to make money—I built it to make a difference. I was tired of seeing how other pharmacies were being operated. That’s why I called it Revolution Pharmacy. I’m turning this into a business that ser ves the community.”

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Rutland-Based Tour Business Filling Void in Local Tourism Industry

“I’ve been getting more and more bookings, and I haven’t even started advertising yet—my bookings are all by referral.”

CHEERS! Okanagan Tours finds success with a strong focus on great experiences and unique branding. Mike Straus • Contributor When he first took a job as a wine tour driver, CHEERS! founder Allen Burke looked forward to the opportunity to show newcomers around the Okanagan and delight them with his wit. But the last thing he expected was to become an Internet sensation. “Halfway through the summer of 2015, a lady stepped onto my tour bus and said, ‘I’m so glad it’s you! I read about you on the Internet!’ And when I asked her what she meant, she told me to go home and Google myself. So I did. There were dozens of spectacular reviews from people talking about how they had an amazing time. From then on, I heard from one customer after another, encouraging me to start my own tour company.” Burke’s outgoing personality made him a hit with tour guests, who love his efforts at personalizing winery tours and his ability to establish a near-instant rapport with tour groups.

CHEERS! offers a variety of tour options for those looking for a unique experience. The company’s shuttle service is serving an unmet need in the market, providing affordable evening transportation for groups.

So when it came time for him to start his own tour company, he knew that creating an unforgettable experience was a must. “I always seem to have a really good connection with people—they can tell right from the get-go that I’m interested in helping them. The thing that really delighted my tour guests was giving them experiences they can’t have anywhere else. That’s why, when I started my own company, I upped the quality of the water and snacks. It’s not just granola bars and chips—my customers are getting upscale cheeses, crackers, and fruits. And the vehicles are absolutely immaculate.”

“You can go with a limo, but that’s exorbitantly pricey,” Burke says. “And there’s no guarantee as to what kind of person you’ll have as a driver. Sure, you can take a cab, but groups don’t want to take five cabs to move around—it doesn’t work with the group dynamics. We had a board of directors from a Montreal company the other night—we kept them together as a group from the hotel to the winery to the restaurant and back. They felt really good about that— they didn’t want to be split up.”

But the tour amenities are just the start for Burke, who saw a great branding opportunity in naming both his tour company and the tours themselves. With tours like Joyful Journey, Carnival, Rejoicing, and High Spirits, Burke is proving that he understands the end goal of a tour— making memories.

Allen Burke Burke has big plans for CHEERS!, and he says he’s using his devotion to the guest experience to drive growth. “Our goal is to be the most recognized tour brand in the Okanagan—we’ve been very public about that. We also want to be the best employer in the Okanagan. We don’t want to stay a mom and pop shop. We’re fanatical about giving people life-changing experiences.”

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captain, an all-Canadian guy we’re going to depend on,” added. “Of course he’s an Warren Henderson • Contributor exceptional player, but he’s also a high quality character Michele Vecchio does more who is really the face of this than just tolerate the grit, team.” grime and sweat that comes with being an offensive With Vecchio leading way lineman—he thrives on it. and the addition The 21-year-old Kelowna of CFL native’s penchant for trench draft warfare just might explain why pick and the Okanagan Sun veteran is former regarded as one of the elite SFU star O-linemen in all of Canadian Quinn junior football. Horton, “I love being in the trenches,” Macauley said Vecchio, who is entering expects is fourth and final season with the Sun the Sun. “I like how hard it offensive is, it’s not an easy sport to line to be play…you’ve gotta work for stabilizing force as the club ever ything you get. sets out to defend its B.C. Football Conference title. “I feel like I’m a hard-nosed,

going to have a great season.” Vecchio’s abilities have also impressed the B.C. Lions who have invited the Rutland Voodoos product to their rookie camp for each of the last two seasons.

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aggressive player who just likes being in the middle of things.” At 6-foot-2, 300 pounds, Vecchio has been a dominant force along the Sun’s offensive line since the early days of his junior career, both at the tackle and guard positions. The BCFC’s outstanding offensive lineman in 2014 and an all-Canadian in both 2014 and 2015, Vecchio’s value to the Sun extends well beyond his work on the football field, according new head coach Ben Macauley. “He’s a leader for us both on and off the field,” Macauley said of Vecchio, a graduate of the Rutland Voodoos’ program. “Even throughout the recruiting season, he helps show players around, he has a vested interest in improving the team. “Michele’s a leader and

And with Jeremy Williams, Matthew Robinson and Liam Hamlyn rounding out the starting five, Vecchio shares Macauley’s expectations. “I feel really good about our group,” said Vecchio. “There’s no reason we can’t be the best O-line the countr y.”

And while Vecchio hopes a CFL and/or CIS career await in his future, he has ever y intention of enjoying his final season in Sun colours to the fullest.

“I’m excited and ready, I don’t think I’ve ever been this excited for a football season,” he said. “This is my last year here and I want to make the most of it.” Vecchio and the Sun will open the 2016 BCFC regular season this Saturday night in Chilliwack against the Valley Huskers.

Despite the loss of no fewer than 10 starters from last year’s team and more than 30 new faces on the roster, Vecchio is also confident the Sun has both the talent and coaching staff to stage a repeat performance in 2016. “We lost some key guys, but we’re still so deep that it’s ‘next man up’, guys are just stepping up to do the job,” Vecchio said. “With the coaching staff we have this year, it feels like ever yone is more confident and happy with where we’re at. I think we’re

Okanagan Sun players with Rutland Secondary School football program roots: Jonas Gering, defensive line. All-Canadian defensive lineman last season, plays rush end position where he broke Steven Doege’s single-season sack record last year. Attended spring camp of UBC Thunderbirds of CISL but opted to return for final season of eligibility with the OK Sun.

Matthew Robinson, offensive line At 6’4”, 275 pounds, Robinson practiced with the Sun in 2015 and has earned a roster spot for the 2016 season.

Alex Hemmett, offensive line RSS grad earned a roster spot right out of high school.

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Salvation Army Program Pam Grimm • Contributor Kids will soon be getting ready for the fall and a return to school, but how about you? Known as a source for care, food and practical support, the Community Life Centre will now be able to offer more for those in need this fall, launching a September line-up of programs that equip, educate and offer places to connect and belong for anyone.

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a place of support, a group to do life with—then Life Groups would be your fit, groups of people who get together through the week to learn together or do activities all with the premise that no one should have to walk through life alone.

Each person is different, so we meet them where they are at

Available courses include budgeting an how to shop on a budget, parenting support, first aid and understanding your family system. For those looking to connect and explore their faith, the Alpha course offers a supper and conversation. Maybe you are looking for

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Youth can be involved through the Lux Youth Group that have weekly events, explore their faith through Alpha Teen, or drop in to play basketball.

Regardless of what your needs are in food, clothing to spiritual care, The Salvation Army team is available to assist. This year, we have seen an increase in need. We have added another caseworker to our roster who will ser ve in

Marion Lahey Licensed REALTOR® Marion has enjoyed a successful career in real estate, finance and marketing for many years. She specializes in single family homes, re-location and community lifestyles in Kelowna and surrounding area. Under the Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty banner, Marion was recently recognized as #9 in Canada for total units in 2015. She was also awarded two prestigious Coldwell Banker awards for her success and achievements for the second year: Ultimate Service® Sales Representative Award, a national award recognizing outstanding sales representatives who achieved a minimum 90% overall satisfaction rating based on surveys from Canadian home buyers and sellers. International President’s Premier Designation, normally achieved by teams of REALTORS® and rarely by individuals, this award is a testimony to Marion’s hard work and dedication to her clientele. View her listings on www.4seasonhomes.com/My Listings and contact Marion any time!

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Rutland and in Westbank. We are seeing upwards of 600 people a month just in our Rutland location with more and more resources being needed. Our team wanted to do more then just hand things out, we want to see people thriving in life, provide more supports and by offering a spectrum of programs is one way to do that. Breakthrough is a longstanding program that walks through a nine-month journey with individuals helping them meet their life goals. Each person is different, so we meet them where they are at,” said Sonia Withers, community outreach coordinator for The Salvation Army Central Okanagan. “This group has people with all different life challenges who want to take life to a new level. We offer weekly support, courses, speakers, experiences and by the time they are through the program this group is their own family. It has been a powerful program.” The programs run from September to November with more coming on stream next Januar y. The Community Life Centre office is one way to find out about and sign up for any of the programs being offered. One can pick up a program book or go online and see all the program and group opportunities.

program, you can donate at Staples or at a Salvation Army Thrift Store. In November, the Sharing Christmas will launch for those families that know they will need some support with food and toys. Its quite easy to get help, it is simply a phone call to set up an appointment. The caseworker will gather your information so we can make sure you get what your family needs such as your child’s wishlist for toys. Then on distribution week, families come and shop in the toy room for their kids. It is by far my most favourite time of the year. To be able to facilitate helping families have a time of celebration without the stress and worr y. We believe in helping with dignity and for families to shop for their toys, to go to the grocer y store with a gift card and choose their own food needs allows that experience. We want to offer more then just a hand out. The dates for the appointments for the Sharing Christmas program are Nov. 12 to 15 at the Rutland location. Anyone wanting to learn more or sign up for any of The Salvation Army programs and groups you can go to the Community Life Centre location at 200 Rutland Rd. S. or call 250- 765-3450

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The Back to School program will be offered again this year for anyone who will find it difficult to outfit their child for school. A family can sign up to receive a backpack filled with school tools, and if needed a voucher to shop for clothing. The Salvation Army wants to see ever y child return to school with all they need. For those who can support this

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Rutland Community Hall The Rutland Centennial Hall is a focal point of the Rutland Park Society. The future of the hall, to rebuild a new hall or renovate the existing facility, has been a point of conflict with the park society board of directors. But while many people assume that the City of Kelowna is responsible for the hall and the park where it is located, the hall was actually a volunteerdriven project orchestrated by the park society for what was then the community of Rutland for Canada’s 1967 Centennial year. Even after Rutland was amalgamated with the City of Kelowna in 1972, as was the Mission and Glenmore, the society retained control of Centennial Park and the community hall. The society made a deal with the city last year to turn over the park to the city and sold park property to the city to allow for a road adjacent to the park, the close to $800,000 in revenue in turn to be focused on the hall’s future, which remained under the auspices of the society. The community hall’s historic association to Rutland runs deep with many long-time residents of Rutland. According to the Rutland histor y book written by Evelyn Vielvoye and Elaine Senger, in October 1965, plans for the new community hall were prepared by architect Hugh Fitzpatrick, who was in turn

awarded the contract to build the hall. The building was to be constructed at its present location in Rutland Centennial Park at a cost of $45,000. Rutland’s population at that time was about 6,000. In May 1966, the first sod was turned on the project, the first bulldozer working at the site driven by Linda Cross, Rutland’s reigning “Miss McIntosh” at the time. Accounting for the cost were provincial and federal government grants, $8,000, financial assistance from the Rutland Agricultural Society, $23,000, and canvassing for donations from Rutland businesses and residents. Ed Taylor was hired as the lead builder on the hall, working nights and weekends but only charging an eight hour minimum times five days a week. The rest he considered volunteer work, echoing the sentiment that volunteer work played a major role in seeing the hall built on a limited budget. To promote the project and raise money, the hall organizing committee held a series of amateur shows, choirs and concert nights, teas, suppers, auction sales and art exhibits. Work carried on at a feverish pace through 1967, and the hall was officially opened on Dec. 31.

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UBCO Faces aren’t always to be believed when it comes to honesty. UBC researchers have determined that certain facial features, not the expression, influence whether people think someone is trustworthy.

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UBC psychology professor Stephen Porter, who teaches psychology at UBC’s Okanagan campus, and PhD student Alysha Baker, recently completed two studies determining that people often make judgments of trustworthiness based solely on the face.

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of people publicly asking for the return of a missing relative. They then asked for their personal perceptions of general trustworthiness and honesty. “A lot of information that feeds into our impressions about one’s trustworthiness is deduced from the face,” says Baker, who conducted much of the research. “More specifically, there are certain facial features considered that make an individual look more trustworthy— higher eyebrows, more pronounced cheekbones, rounder face—and other features that are perceived to be untrustworthy-looking— downturned eyebrows, or a thinner face.” The studies cited two real criminal cases, one with an 81-year-old woman and one with a father of a missing nine-year-old girl. People believed the elderly woman’s public appeal for justice, even though it was later determined she had killed her husband. Many judged the father to be lying, based on his facial features, even though he later proved to be innocent.

“When encountering a person in any given situation, we automatically and instantaneously form an impression of whether a target is worthy of our trust because, evolutionarily, this kind of assessment has helped our sur vival. For example, assessing ‘friend or foe’,” says Baker. “We’re typically not aware of this quick decision and it may be experienced as ‘intuition’, but this can be particularly problematic in the legal system because these first impressions are often unfounded and can lead to biased decision-making.” Baker cautions that in some legal settings those who are untrustworthy-looking may be judged more harshly and receive different outcomes than those deemed to be trustworthy-looking. This has occurred in the United States where untrustworthy-looking men are more likely to receive the death penalty than trustworthy-looking men convicted of similar crimes. This study, recently published in Psychology, Crime & Law, was supported by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada.

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with the ITF teaching curriculum for youths, a program which clearly lays out the progression for youngsters in the sport, a pathway followed by other ITF-certified schools around the world.

A new martial arts school is set to open in Rutland at the end of August.

“We really want to teach lessons in a positive way for kids, to keep them interested in remaining in tae kwon do as they grow up, and set goals for achievement which the ITF curriculum clearly lays out,” White said.

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Sundance Tae Kwon Do has leased a space on Asher Road, looking to expand into the Kelowna market after having been established in Vernon since 2004. David White is the head of Sundance Martial Arts Ltd., a certified tae kwon do instructor through the International Tae Kwon Do Federation, who is excited about bringing the tradition and life skills philosophy of his sport to both local adults and kids alike.

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age, a lifestyle he has adopted while studying under past Kelowna instructors such as Keith Black and Michael Barker into adulthood and achieving a first degree black belt.

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Sundance Tae Kwon Do has leased a space on Asher Road, looking to expand into the Kelowna market after having been established in Vernon since 2004.

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David White is the head of Sundance Martial Arts Ltd., a certified tae kwon do instructor through the International Tae Kwon Do Federation, who is excited about bringing the tradition and life skills philosophy of his sport to both local adults and kids alike. “Through our classes at Sundance, we work on the self defence and self respect aspects of tae kwon do, but we also try to install a sense of community,” White said. “Our programs are very much about teaching an all-around package, it’s about more than just a place to go and work out for two hours a week. We want our students to form relationships with our instructors and other members within the club and extend the thinking out further into the community as well.” White is familiar with that mindset having been enrolled in tae kwon do classes by his parents at a young

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A Kelowna teacher has now started the fight of his life. Kevin Littlechilds, 40, has been diagnosed with a brain tumour, with his family and friends are anxiously awaiting his future prognosis from doctors early in August.

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It’s times like this when our faith is tested, when we need to slow down and focus on what is important

The loving father of two children Hayden, 9, and Isla, 6, had a grand mal seizure earlier in July at his home while watching TV with his family and

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well as being involved in leadership. His passion for music, having fun has made an impact on so. His friend Angie Clowr y says he is one of the best Ukrainian cooks you’ll find and if you have dinner with them you never go home hungr y or without a plate full of food. “We are asking those who are able or have known someone with a brain tumour to send prayers, good vibes, healing thoughts whatever their modality of love is,” said Clowr y. “It’s times like this when our faith is tested, when we need to slow down and focus on what is important and just be there for our friends. Focus on time with family, surrounding ourselves with friends and allowing those to help and take care of us. Littlechilds recently posted online his thoughts about being afraid of water— “Fear the deep, but look beyond it. Clowr y said that’s exactly what Littlechilds and all his friends have to do right now, to just have faith and keep swimming for ward in life.

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The Woodstove Exchange Program offers $250 rebates for residents of the Regional District of Central Okanagan.

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They’re eligible for the rebate when they recycle their non-EPA certified woodstove when purchasing a new cleaner technology electric, pellet, gas or wood stove or insert from seven participating retailers in the Central Okanagan. These businesses will take care of recycling your old stove and provide all the necessary documents for the rebates. Since 2001, the exchange program across has helped more than 680 Central Okanagan residents replace their old smoky wood stove for a cleaner technology product. Based on BC Environment estimates, that’s kept about 44 tonnes of particulate matter from entering our airshed each year. Since 1998, only wood burning appliances (included without limitation stoves, fireplaces inserts) that meet the CAN/CSA B415.1 or the EPA emission standards could be granted a permit to be installed within the Regional District of Central Okanagan. These devices use about one-third less wood and create 90 per cent less smoke. That’s something that benefits everyone. Smoke from residential wood burning produces particulate matter that affects the health of our residents and contributes to poor local air quality. Those particulates are small enough to get into our lungs leading to respiratory diseases such as asthma, bronchitis and emphysema and to various forms of heart disease.

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is the first outdoor mural she has done, and her first B.C. client.

Barry Gerding “This will be my eighth bgerding@kelownacapnews.com A Kelowna artist is hoping the wall mural she’s painting on the MCC Thrift Store will be a sign of more artistic renderings to come in the Rutland area.

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Barb Hanington has been commissioned by MCC (Mennonite Central Committee) to paint an Okanagan rural scene mural on the south side wall of their building, facing the Central Interior Credit Union parking lot on Rutland Road South.

mural. I have done seven now in Alberta, but I hope to do more in the future,” she said. When completed, the mural will stretch 20 feet long and 10 feet in depth, depicting a rural farm scene with a prominent old truck and orchard meant to date back to the 1940s.

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Hanington, who operates Hanington Painting with her husband in Kelowna, has done several interior murals for Alberta clients, but this

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She was an active participant as a member of the Central Okanagan chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists with the recent arts festival event staged in downtown Kelowna on July 28. “I think any opportunity to bring more art into the community is always a great thing,” she said.

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Two beaches made more wheelchair accessible Just in time for the long weekend, wheelchair users can hit the beach with ease at Gyro Beach Park and Rotar y Beach Park. These two summer hotspots have been equipped with beach wheelchairs, an upgrade to help make the popular beaches even more accessible for Kelowna residents and visitors. “Our waterfront is a spectacular asset and we want to make sure that ever yone can access and enjoy the lake,” said Ian Wilson, Kelowna park ser vices manager. “The beach wheelchairs are much easier to navigate

B.C.’s Strata Property Act Many Rutland residents will want to be aware of changes to B.C.’s Strata Property Act will give strata owners greater flexibility when their property reaches the end of its life cycle or when the strata members want to sell the property.

through sand than regular wheelchairs, allowing users to get right on the beach and even roll into the water.” Okanagan Beach Rentals on-site at both Gyro Beach and Rotar y Beach will sign out the specially designed wheelchairs at no charge to those needing them. Hours of operation are 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. daily, weather permitting. There is one beach wheelchair available at each location on a first come, first ser ved basis.

The changes will allow strata owners to terminate their strata corporation by an 80 per cent vote of all owners instead of the previous difficult-to-achieve unanimous vote, which also required the signatures of all lenders and other registered charge holders. Most other jurisdictions, including Alberta and Ontario, do not require a unanimous vote to terminate a strata corporation.

“This is exciting news,” said Louise Abbott, executive director of the Kelowna & District Society for People in Motion. “The society already has two beach wheelchairs that are lent out regularly and they have proved to be a ver y popular item. Individuals who need adaptive equipment will be delighted to know the additional beach chairs will provide further accessibility to two beaches in Kelowna.”

As older strata corporations reach the end of their life cycle, major building and common property components start to fail, resulting in expensive repair bills. In such cases,

terminating a strata corporation and selling the underlying land for redevelopment may be the best choice for strata lot owners. Often, the underlying land value of these stratas is higher than the sum of the market value of the individual units. More units can also be rebuilt on the site, adding to the housing supply. The changes allow for court oversight to protect any minority dissenting owners and registered charge holders, such as mortgage providers. “The changes to the Strata Property Act are based on the BC Law Institute’s recommendations. There was extensive public consultation and the changes are widely supported by the strata community,” Coleman said.

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Early Kokanee Return Moves Up Interpretive Programs It’s the earliest known start to the kokanee salmon spawning season. As a result the Regional District of Central Okanagan is starting its interpretive programming three weeks earlier than normal. The land-locked salmon have already started moving up Deep Creek in Hardy Falls Regional Park in Peachland (off Highway 97 south at Hardy Street). Usually the first kokanee returning to spawn don’t show up until late August. As a result of the unexpected early arrival, starting Sunday, August 7 and continuing each weekend until Sunday, September 11, a parks interpreter will be at Hardy Falls Regional Park between noon and 4 p.m. They’ll

have information about the life of the kokanee and the importance of this annual rite of nature. The interpretation program in Mission Creek Regional Park off Springfield Road will run during the same hours each Saturday and Sunday from Aug. 27 to Oct. 2. Weekday school tours and special presentations for community groups start Sept. 8 and may be booked by donation through the EECO (Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan). For more information on this and other EECO and Regional Parks programs visit the Regional District website regionaldistrict.com/ parksevents or contact the EECO at 250-469-6140.

Work is continuing this summer on the new grass sports field being installed by the city at Centennial Park which will be ready for use in the spring of 2017.

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riders, took part in the event. The organizers say scooters are beginning to catch on in popularity on the same level with skateboarding, which in turn has opened up new opportunities for competitive events.

Ben Lee Park hosted the second annual Kelowna scooter festival on July 30 at the skate park venue. More than 60 participants from across B.C., Alberta and the northwest U.S., from beginners to pro scooter

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Modern Shipping Container Suites Homes Arrives in Kelowna Kelowna is one of the first cities in B.C. to be offered a new opportunity for secondary housing on a property.

working towards the needed housing densification.

Honomobo officially launched their new in-fill housing product earlier this summer, showcasing suites that range from 200 up to 1,000 sq.ft.

The hidden value behind a carriage or garden suite is that it leverages existing land and infrastructure to create a cash positive investment while providing more vibrancy and density to the city, he said.

Devon Siebenga, Homomobo cofounder, said the initial response locally to the alternative housing option has been favourable, but he says they see the Honomobo concept as having worldwide expansion potential.

“With rental properties becoming more and more scarce, I am expecting to see even more rental revenue than initially anticipated,” said Candace Hinz, Honomobo’s first Kelowna buyer of a H03 1 bedroom suite.

With several pre-sales already in the books and limited build spots available, Siebenga expects this fall’s production capacity to sell out.

Honomobo uses modular construction, with more than 95 per cent of the work completed in a factory, reducing waste and disturbance to the neighbourhood surrounding the construction site.

Siebenga says while affordability in cities with rising real estate prices and land expansion limitations, it is ever more difficult to place a carriage suite in an urban yard can generate an income, reducing the burden of those high land prices for individuals living near the urban core. With several thousand Kelowna lots eligible for carriage and granny suites, Siebenga says Honomobo is helping refine Kelowna’s infill housing solutions. Furthermore, he says the latest zoning bylaws have positioned Kelowna’s mature neighbourhoods to provide quality housing solutions, while

housing simpler, we’ve infused our homes with technology and pushed the envelope when it comes to building smart” Honomobo touts its recycled containers, keyless entry, high efficient heating/cooling systems and its Net Positive upgrade as just the beginning. Their Net Positive package enables their Honomobo’s to produce more energy than they consume on an annual basis. “We hopes to change the way people build and live in their homes,” Siebenga added. Generations of families can be close in the case of aging parents who would like to downsize and stay close to family while respecting privacy and boundaries, or even kids who

are nearly ready to head out on their own journey but may need a stepping stone, “ he said. Urban sprawl is no longer a wise economic strategy for Kelowna, and we have an opportunity to increase density quickly and efficiently, with high quality homes that will add beauty and function in our existing mature neighbourhoods,” added Daniel Engelman, another Honomobo co-founder. “Our concept is simple. Take a durable, readily available, and cost effective structure (the shipping container), and turn it into a sleek, beautiful living space.” For more information about the company and its housing options, check out their Facebook page www.facebook.com/honomobo.

It is a modern plug-and-play home built from shipping containers, reducing on-site time from months to weeks. Honomobo takes the wheel in providing a turn-key solution, managing everything from permits to handing over the keys. Siebenga emphasized. “We take a fully inclusive approach to each customer’s unique property needs and with premanufactured modules, the process is predictable and simple,” Siebenga said. He says Honomobo is really pushing the status quo when it comes to modernized homes. “We’ve done more than just make

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