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elowna Mayor Walter Gray calls it his “Dream Team.” The five men and three women, who along with Gray make up Kelowna city council, have been in power for a year . And, in Gray’s eyes, voters could not have provided him with a better team to work with. While it’s a political truism that any mayor

only gets what the voters give in terms of councillors, Gray is effussive when it comes to praising the five new councillors and three returnees from the last administration he works with overseeing the running of Kelowna. “The city really designed the dream team,” says Gray of his council. “They are all heading for the same destination but getting there in a different way.” See story A3.

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City council pulling together as a team from A1 While Gray is the first to admit much of what he and his council have had to deal with during his first year back in the mayor’s chair after a sixyear political hiatus are projects and plans initiated by the previous administration, he says there has been no shortage of new files crossing his desk in the last 12 months. And several are very big projects indeed. A proposed new office tower to house an amalgamation of local Interior Health Authority workers downtown—a project that could bring as many as 1,000 more employees to the area—is being touted as a potential catalyst for the rejuvenation of the city’s centre. Couple that with a new parkade for the project and an expansion of the existing downtown library parkade at a cost of $14 million. Then there is the $55-million deal to sell off the city’s electric utility infrastructure to FortisBC. And there’s a $5-million publicly-funded and built pier and marina project for the downtown lakeshore, to be built by a private developer, slated to start construction in the spring. But there is also the litany of projects left over from previous council—the $14.5-million revitalization of Bernard Avenue, transit improvements including a new transit hub in Rutland, the recently opened new Parkinson Activity Centre, the rebuild of Kelowna’s downtown lakefront with the closure of the Water Street Seniors’ Centre, the relocation of the Kelowna Yacht Club and an expanded marina and the expansion of Stuart Park. As well, there is a proposed district energy program and several development proposals for large residential buildings throughout the city that, in some cases, were shelved by developers scared off by a downturn in the economy over the last few years. Normally, the first year of a threeyear term of city council would pass

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KELOWNA Mayor Walter Gray (sitting in the grader cab) was joined by some of his city council colleagues and city hall staff for the groundbreaking of the Bernard Avenue upgrade project this fall. will little fanfare. But when municipal voters went to the polls last November, they did something rare in this city—they remade council in one fell swoop. Five incumbent councillors and the mayor failed to win re-election. What had seemed to be a clear case of incumbent advantage in the past proved not to be the case in the last election. In addition to the experienced Gray—he served as mayor from 1996 to 2005—also elected were newcomers Gerry Zimmermann, Mohini

Singh, Colin Basran, Gail Given and Maxine DeHart along with council re-elected stalwarts Robert Hobson, Andre Blanleil and Luke Stack. One of the driving forces in bringing about that change was a group of local business people who banded together to form FourChange. Targeting four councillors it wanted to see replaced, FourChange made a very public show of endorsing four others, three of whom—Zimmermann, Basran and Given—were elected. “It’s too early to judge this council

but I am impressed so far,” says Nick Frost, owner of Castenet.net, a local Internet news website and leader of the FourChange group. Adamant that the previous council was “dysfunctional” and more concerned with individual pet projects that did not reflect the greater needs of the city, Frost felt a change was needed. He wanted a more business-oriented council and feels he got one. But while he is critical of what the last council did, members of the current council admit the groundwork for

many of the city projects underway now came from that previous council. And that is something former mayor Sharon Shepherd is proud off. Projects like the Parkinson Activity Centre, Bernard Avenue revitalization and even the 2011 budget, which came in with a minuscule one per cent tax increase after a long, hard look at every department in the city, were initiated by the former council. A review of the often contentious secondary suite issue was started by Shepherd’s council and expanded by its successor earlier this year. So while change was called for by voters, and delivered in the form of new faces at the council table, it appears as much as anything, the change that happened was more in process than action. “I think this council is much more of a pro-business council,” says Rene Wasyluk, chief executive officer of Troika Developments and the current present of the Okanagan chapter of the Urban Development Institute, a group that represents developers here. Pleased with what she has seen from the current council, Wasyluk calls council “balanced” and providing her industry with “certainty.” “I’m not seeing a lot of tabled decisions. It seems to be more functional,” she says. But not everyone is pleased. Lloyd Manchester, a director of the local environmental group EarthCare, says he also feels this council is pro-business, but not in a good way. He is concerned about development approvals, especially downtown. “While there has not been an onslaught of building, this next year will be the tell-tail sign,” said Manchester. He is concerned that council, in a rush to kick-start the local economy, will not pay the proper attention he feels is needed to issues like density, sightlines and building heights near the lakeshore.

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Two men charged after 18-year-old lit on fire at house party Jennifer Smith & Wade Paterson STAFF REPORTERS

Two Kelowna men are being detained on aggravated assault charges and will appear in court by video link Monday after a young man was lit on fire at a house party last weekend. Last Saturday afternoon, police were advised

that an 18-year-old man had received second and third degree burns to most of his back when he was intentionally set on fire after passing out at a house party in the 2500-block of Highway 97 on Friday night. The only residences in the block are the Vecchio’s Corner row-houses. “The investigation revealed that the man fell

asleep on the kitchen floor during the early morning hours. One man then allegedly poured a liquid on the victim’s back and lit him on fire while the other filmed the incident,” said Const. Kris Clark, in a statement from Kelowna RCMP released Thursday morning. Matthew SweetGrant, 20, and Joshua McWhirter, 18, were taken

into custody and charged with aggravated assault. Sweet-Grant also faces an additional charge of assault with a weapon. They made their first court appearance Thursday afternoon and will appear by video conference on Monday for a bail hearing. A Facebook page for Matthew Sweet-Grant shows a collection of

photos of people being lit on fire illustrating a lust for pulling pranks dubbed on the album as “pyro.” Based on information obtained through the course of the investigation, investigators are saying they believe this may not be the first time one of the accused has lit someone on fire who is incapacitated by drugs or alcohol, RCMP said.

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City budget discussions streamlined Alistair Waters ASSISTANT EDITOR

Kelowna city council set a speed record with its annual budget deliberations Thursday. It took council just three hours and 19 minutes to approve the $357 million 2013 provisional city budget—which is expected to include a 2.58 per cent tax increase and $103 million collected in taxation, as well $89.7 million in capital spending. The hike will mean the owner of an average priced house in the city (a property value of $454,175 according to the B.C. Assessment authority) will pay $1,686.40 in municipal taxes next year. That’s an in increase of $42.41 over what the owner paid in municipal taxes this year. The total amount on the property tax notice will likely be higher, however, because the city has to collect taxes for other jurisdictions such as the school district and regional district as well. Mayor Walter Gray praised city staff for delivering a budget to council that passed with little discussion because, he said, it was clear staff knew what council wanted. “Obviously there was a common mind and a common purpose between the elected officials and the staff,” said Gray. He said one of the reasons for so little discussion was that city staff kept council appraised regularly during the months of work formulating the budget and they knew what would be approved. Earlier in the week, when asked about the budget and if council would likely try to lower the proposed 2.54 per cent increase, Gray said

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OBVIOUSLY THERE WAS A COMMON MIND AND A COMMON PURPOSE BETWEEN THE ELECTED OFFICIALS AND THE STAFF. Kelowna Mayor Walter Gray

he believed there was little “wiggle room” for council to make changes. He added there was nothing that could be cut out of the budget without affecting the level of service currently provided by the city. The 2013 proposed tax increase—which could change slightly between now and the final budget in May if new construction revenues come in higher than the $1.1 million anticipated—will be bigger than the 1.1 per

cent hike this year. But that is in large part because of last year’s decision to add more RCMP officers to the city detachment this year and next year, as well as in 2014 and 2015. The additional officers, as well as other increased policing costs, accounted for one per cent of the 2.58 per cent tax increase slated for 2013. Kelowna RCMP Supt. Bill McKinnon said seven of the 10 officers who were to start this year are now in place and the remaining three officers will arrive shortly. The 2013 hires will be added next year and bring the total number of officers in the city detachment to 162. Another factor that added to the increase was the 4.6 per cent increase to the cost of policing here that the city must absorb as a result of the recent RCMP contract negotiated between the provincial and federal governments. It increased the amount the city must pay out per year for each po-

lice officer by $6,500, said McKinnon. Both he and Coun. Andre Blanleil voiced their frustration at what they called last-minute changes that affect the annual city budget. In a move to keep the annual tax hike down, the city also tinkered with the formula of its annual payas-you-go capital funding program, which uses revenue from new construction to help pay for city infrastructure. But one councillor, Gail Given, sounded a warning about the move, saying it could hurt the city if it is repeated in future. “We need to be very careful doing that,” she said. The pay-as-you-go program has been very successful in helping Kelowna maintain its infrastructure without burdening taxpayers with huge annual tax hikes. Given said without the change made for the 2013 budget, property owners could have been looking at a four per cent tax in-

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Paul Street and Doyle Avenue. The development would consist of a 30-storey tower and a 22-storey tower perched on a largefour-storey base. But council, after rejecting the first plan, has sent back the second vision for changes after saying it is still too bulky in parts, especially in light of the Downtown Plan guidelines. ••• In his election campaign, Gray touted the need to show Kelowna was “open for business.” While it was never closed, the political catchphrase appeared to strike a chord with voters. It appears to have helped propel him and the rest of his council to victory at the ballot box. So how do the men and women being judged for their efforts in the last year judge themselves? As would be expected, pretty well. They all feel they work well together, they all feel that while they were handed projects in various states of comple-

City in Action CounCil HigHligHts 2013 Financial Plan

A summary of the 2013 Financial Plan was presented to Council in advance of detailed provisional budget deliberations on Dec. 13. Council received information about forecasted operating revenues and expenses, along with descriptions of anticipated capital spending plans for 2013. Council will finalize the 2013 budget in May.

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tion and preparation, they have helped move new initiatives and projects ahead and none have regret about missed opportunities in the last year. For some, like Singh and Basran, it’s smaller projects that stand out like the repairs made to McKinley Road to make it safer in light of a tragic death on the road late last year that claimed a young woman’s life. Or, in Basran’s case, dealing with his first municipal budget, which keeps the annual tax increase low, but added services and resources such as 12 more police officers. For Given, it’s some of the larger projects but also the sense that council is creating a more positive feeling in the community by being, in her words “pro-investment rather than pro-development.” “There should be development but not at any cost,” she says. For others, like Zimmermann, a former fire chief in the city, seeing more police officers added was a highlight, along

with the creation of the Kelowna joint water plan. And for all of the new councillors, the learning curve has been steep. “There is so much reading to do,” said DeHart. “But it’s worth it.” Echoing the feeling of Gray and her fellow councillors, DeHart said she feels they all work well together and while they may have their differences of opinion, “we all pull together as a team.” Of the three holdovers from the previous council, two—Hobson and Blanleil—have seen this picture many times before. Having sat on council since the 1980s in Hobson’s case and the 1990s for Blanleil, they have seen plenty of others come and go from the council table. And they like the group they work with now. For Blanleil, who made no secret of his frustration with the previous council, the current group is one he says he enjoys working with. “There doesn’t seem to be any personal agen-

da’s,” he says, referring to what he viewed as “pet projects” championed by some members of the former council. Hobson, while reluctant to compare previous councils, said he has been impressed with the current group’s focus on being fiscally prudent, giving staff “crisp” direction and generally being a cohesive band of decision-makers. And despite a fear by some that council would abandon its focus on social issues—a strong focus of the last council— Hobson said he does not feel that has been the case. Pointing to issues like the expansion of the review of secondary suites—a housing issue—and council’s pursuit of establishing a sobering station to help with drug and alcohol addition here, Hobson said current economics have dictated a business and development focus without social issues being forgotten. The social issues agenda also has a champion in Stack, whose day

job is in the field as a head of a local organization that provides housing for those in need. Stack says while there was a clear shift in what the public want council to do, residents are telling him they see a more focused council now. The next year will be more telling for the current council. Coming out of the shadow of its predecessor, some of the initiatives and projects it has dealt with will come to fruition, or at least come off the drawing boards, in 2013. As to how council has done in its first year, there is, as expected with the winners of any election, criticism and praise. The art of governing is often compromise because on a nine-member council where everyone has an equal vote, support has to be sought. And that is done under the watchful eye of an electorate that wanted change, got change and is waiting to see how that plays out. awaters@kelownacapnews.com

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Council will consider the permanent closure and removal of the highway dedication of a portion of Road South of Frost Road adjacent to 1355 Steele Road on: Monday, December 17, 2012, 1:30pm Kelowna City Hall, 1435 Water street – Council Chambers Pursuant to Section 26 of the Community Charter, the City intends to sell the “Closed Road” under Bylaw No. 10764, being a portion of Road South of Frost Road to No. 21 Great Projects Ltd., having an area of 112.4 m2 in exchange for additional road dedication.

The public may review copies of the proposed Road Closure and Removal Dedication Bylaw 10764 on kelowna.ca or at the Office of the City Clerk, at City Hall, 3rd Floor, from 8am4pm, Monday to Friday. inFo: 250 469-8610

Removal of Highway Dedication

Council will consider the permanent closure and removal of the highway dedication of a portion of Road North of Frost Road adjacent to 1355 Steele Road on: Monday, December 17, 2012, 1:30pm Kelowna City Hall, 1435 Water street – Council Chambers Pursuant to Section 26 of the Community Charter, the City intends to sell the “Closed Road” under Bylaw No. 10765, being a portion of Road South of Frost Road, adjacent to 1355 Steele Road, to Callahan Property Group, having an area of 133.9 m2 in exchange for additional road dedication. The public may review copies of the proposed Road Closure and Removal Dedication Bylaw 10765 on kelowna.ca or at the Office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 3rd Floor, from 8am4pm, Monday to Friday. inFo: 250 469-8610

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Council endorses provisional suggested tax hike of 2.58% Heading into the annual budget deliberation session Thursday at City Hall, council was looking at a proposed 2.54 per cent tax increase but raised that figure slightly by adding a handful of small items. They included new workshop equipment for the fire department ($10,000), planters for the uptown Rutland area ($6,000), two audible pedestrian-activated road crossing signals ($15,000), improvements to the Little Travellers’ Safety Village which teachers children about road safety ($3,000) and $5,000 to send team officials to the International Children’s Games with the young athletes who represent the city. But those projects are dwarfed by the millions the city plans to spend on big projects like the Bernard Avenue revitalization project in the coming year, as well as new facilities at the Glenmore landfill, a new transit exchange at Okanagan College, an ultraviolet water treatment booster station, an expansion of Stuart Park downtown, a new parkade by Memorial Arena and an expansion of the existing Library parkade, as well as planning and design work for a new RCMP station and replacement Lakeshore Bridge. The city also plans to build a continuation of the Rails with Trails pathway that currently links downtown with Spall Road, near the Apple Bowl. The new piece will link Spall with Dilworth and run alongside the existing railroad track. City staff said they

have the money to finish the path with a crushed gravel surface and are pursuing provincial grants to provide a paved surface. While there was little discussion about the bigticket items, council spent an inordinate amount of time discussing two small items—a proposed cricket batting cage at Parkinson Recreation Centre that the local cricket club is offering to pay half the cost of, and the money to send team officials to the upcoming International Chil-

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To the editor: On Sunday afternoon, while sitting at my dining room table reading a Cap News story headlined Kelowna City Manager Says Council Faces 2.54% Tax Hike Decision (Dec. 7) a city snowplow rolled down my street pushing the one inch of snow to the side. Fair enough. Then it went up the road a▼ second time. Well OK, I guess both sides need plowing. Then down the road a third time, plough firing sparks into the growing darkness. t What the heck’s goingl on? I though probably a guyE on overtime doing what he’si told to do even though it’s un-4 necessary. Do we need a 2.54 pery cent tax hike? Dave Hamilton, Kelowna

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Conservative government actions border on treason Open letter to Progressive Conservatives: Your leader and party no longer represent what the majority of Canadians stand for. Through your industrial-minded, strong capitalist-leaning, militaristic ideology you have, in a single stroke, dismantled all the beliefs that we proud Canadians hold dear and have managed to universally embarrass us by making us look like the backward-thinking nation that Stephen Harper is aiming to aspire to. I am here to tell you that hundreds of thousands of Canadians will not stand for it—your Conservative regime is destroying our once strong environmental policies and making us all fear for the safety of our land and resources. Economy cannot come before national duty and as the current leaders of

our nation you must protect our human right to clean air, water and viable land over and above economic interest. The Conservatives gross misuse of our resources—water subsidies for fracking and the tar sands, lowering industrial environmental standards and regulations, gutting of the Navigable Waters Act, and allowing foreign investment by state-owned enterprises (businesses owned by the Chinese government) unprecedented access to national resources, the Conservative government borders on absolute treason. In the near future, the only national and universal ideals of any importance will center on the stability, sustainability and recovery of our environment and resources. These resources are human rights, not economic fodder and the current Conservative path intends

to wound the sustainability of these resources, these human rights, so deeply that we may not be able to recover. This idea of industrial growth over environmental preservation will not endure; we want Canadians to have generations of ensured safety when it comes to our clean air, water and viable land and resources. The current regime is determined to make this impossible by supporting the death throes of infinite growth economics, even if it means becoming a laughing stock when it comes to positive action against climate change, robbing our people of their Canadian rights to clean air, water and land, becoming an enemy of our environment which should be seen as a trust to future generations of Canadians and preserved as such, even if it means inviting a national security risk like state

w i owned enterprises almost unlimited ac-w cess to our resources and the right to sueC Canada, in private court, for billions. e I am here to tell you your pipelines will not go through, the Canada-Chinao Investment Treaty will not be rati-t fied, our international peacekeepingc will once again be the envy of nationsm and all our environmental policy willp be reinstated, updated and swiftly re-f f inforced. The Conservative Party does not deserve to represent us as individuals or asm a nation and we will do—I will do—p everything to ensure a re-election asn soon as possible because you and your party are a danger to our nation, our sec-C urity, our resources and our proud leg-f p acy. Taron J. Keim,i Kelownat

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only went after the ball, but our beloved Abby and his aggression resulted in a nasty gash on her ear. It wasn’t until they returned home that we realized the extent of her injuries. A huge thank-you to Dr. Moria at Pawsitive Vet Care for taking time out before her staff Christmas party to tend to Abby.

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Zoning single-family to multi will destroy ‘hood To the editor: I am appalled at the District of West Kelowna council, which this week made a huge mistake by approving a rezoning request by a four-to-three vote by an applicant of Inverness Road. This will now allow owners to sub-divide a five-acre vineyard into a multi-family compact housing with the potential of 27 to 40 homes. Our neighbourhood has been against this for the year that this rezoning has been in the system. We have submitted petitions, numerous letters and voiced our concerns at public meetings. Our concern is that this property is at the end of a dead-end road. We live by Powers Creek/Glen Canyon Park which in the summer is considered a very high fire risk area with a great deal of natural fuel accumulation. Our nearest exit is Scottstown Road, so in the event of a fire or any other disaster we will have a hard time getting out of here as proven in the Glenrosa Fire. Emergency vehicles would have a difficult time already getting in to help because of the existing traffic we have

now. Adding 27 to 40 more homes (which by the way is more than the current number of homes that already exist here) would potentially add another 60+ cars trying to get out of this area in the event of another evacuation similar to what occurred during the Glenrosa fire in 2009 which could bring about a tragic disaster. There is currently no alternative route for families to get out. Obviously, the council is not going to take any responsibility for loss of life because the escape routes are clogged with traffic. It was sad to see that the biggest concern for most of our council members was how they could best label the “donation” of $45,000 from the landowners. This money really isn’t going to help much going toward our community but it certainly helped close the deal for these owners who stand to make quite a profit from sub-dividing this land. Nothing has ever been discussed on the impact of adding high-density homes into a existing neighbourhood of a more rural area. There are several families that live at the end

of this dead-end road, whose quite, existing neighbourhood will be radically changed. Despite this the council still passed this rezoning application against the protests of the existing families who live here. Who is it who pays council members’ wages and puts them in office? Who is council supposed to represent? How can a whole neighbourhood be against this development but council sides with the two owners who want this development? Must the neighbours match, or better, the donation to the municpality to get council on their side? The council should go out of its way not to mix different zoning types in the same neighbourhood. To mix compact housing into to a neighbourhood of rural, single-family dwellings is just not right and is compromising the quality of life of people who are comfortable in the area they picked to live. If council takes a stand like this and gets away with it, this could set a precedence that could effect any area within the District of West Kelowna. Lynne Gledhill, Westbank

Money in EI kitty belongs to workers who paid are paying attention. I paid into the money grabbing outfit and did not mind doing so, for 42 years as an OR registered nurse and never once did I collect EI. I feel fortunate to be able to say that because

there are many folks out there who would love to work for a decent wage but the jobs are not available. Minimum wage will not pay the grocery bill let alone the rent, etc. Why has the money

not been returned to where it belongs in the first place as this money came from the working stiffs and not the government. It is taken from our pay cheques whether we want it to be or not, so

why would they take our money and do what they want with it without our permission? It’s time we made our government accountable to us. Maggie Flood, Kelowna

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to wear Christian icons in the workplace? We do not say that the Jewish people cannot say Hanukkah on their holy day or that the Islamic people cannot say Ramadan or Eid on their holy days, so why are we being told that we cannot call Christmas, Christmas? And if we are going to go down that path, calling holy days “politically incorrect” then it should be for all faiths and religions on their holy days and not just Christian holy days. Thomas James McLuskey, West Kelowna ••• I was so pleased that people are starting to speak out about this stu-

pid politically correct nonsense. I too am happy that more individuals are choosing to ignore those who tell us we should be politically correct. First of all , who are those people who tell us we must not say this or say that. I, for one, have had it with Christmas card companies that refuse to acknowledge Christmas, and I would ask (not tell) customers to boycott all Christmas cards that do not mention Christmas in favour of Happy Holidays, festive season, etc. Ken Hodgson, Kelowna ••• These stores that put Happy Holiday in the windows because they

might offend someone by saying Merry Christmas really offend me. I do not consider myself a religious person but

this is how I feel. Merry Christmas. John Hannah, West Kelowna

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Costs for public pier/marina project to exceed $5 million Alistair Waters ASSISTANT EDITOR

The price tag for the planned public pier and day-use marina off downtown Kelowna’s lakeshore is growing. According to a top official with Westcorp Developments, the Edmonton-based company that

will build and operate the pier and marina for 15 years with an option of another five, the company is now expecting to spend more than $5 million. Gail Temple, director of development for Westcorp, said the jump from the former oft-used figure of $4 million has been caused by improvements

such as specially designed buildings as part of the project to house the fuelling centre, a boat ticket kiosk, a boat rental facility and a covered seating area at the end of the pier on a portion that will double as breakwater for the new marina. The 370-foot long pier will also be made out of

wood instead of a synthetic material. Temple said special barges will be built on the west side of the lake on which the small building will sit once the project is complete. She said where there is no business case to be made for the pier and marina—business will be sea-

sonal and even then, hourly—the company has an ulterior motive for wanting it to create an impression. Temple said the company owns the land that used to house the Willow Inn Hotel at the corner of Abbott Street and Queensway and it plans to build a boutique hotel. Pre-

loading on the site for the hotel could start as soon as next year. The pier and marina are slated to be built and ready for use by late spring next year. In addition to the pier extending out from a revamped Kerry Park, a smaller pier where seven commercial vessels will be docked will also be

built at the foot of Queensway. While the project now has the approvals it requires from the city, provincial and federal governments to proceed, Temple said form and character development permits are still required for the three buildings and the roof over the sitting area.

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Although there’s a ban on fishing in Mission Creek upstream to the waterfall in Gallagher’s Canyon because of conservation concerns, gold panning in the creek would come under different legislation, but could cause even more damage to fish stocks. Both kokanee and trout spawn in the creek and trout spend their first year or more in the stream before heading downstream into Okanagan Lake. Tara White, senior fisheries biologist in the forest, lands and natural resource operations ministry in Penticton, says it’s particularly im-

portant spawning habitat and it’s where the big lake’s major rainbows originate. Okanagan Lake supports two stocks of trout, one of which can grow to 20 pounds in size, and it’s that stock that comes from Mission Creek, so it’s a particularly valuable incubator stream, said White. Mission Creek is also the single largest spawning stream for kokanee around Okanagan Lake, and they would have laid their eggs in the gravel last fall, and they will hatch in spring. However, the sediment stirred up by gravel being disturbed in the creek can move downstream and settle in spawning beds, smothering the eggs.

As well, someone panning for gold in the creek can disturb the eggs themselves and destroy them. “Gold panning is an issue in the creek, although it depends on the time of year and the area in which it’s being done how serious the damage can be,” explained White. Trout move up the stream from the lake to spawn in spring and their eggs hatch in summer. Kokanee numbers returning to Mission Creek to spawn this fall were only a fraction of the numbers who returned in the 1970s, when as many as 100,000 returned to Mission Creek, likely due to habitat issues in the creeks around the Okanagan, say biologists. jsteeves@kelownacapnews.com

Landfill tipping fees going up Rental vacancy rate increasing Starting Jan. 1, 2013, it will cost more to dispose of garbage at two Central Okanagan facilities. Tipping fee increases for garbage and other solid waste materials were approved earlier this year by the regional district board for the Westside Residential Waste Disposal and Recycling Centre and the City of Kelowna for the Glenmore landfill, and apply to both residential and commercial customers. As of Jan. 1, the flat fee for up to 250 kg of garbage will go up to $10 (now $8). Up to 250 kilograms of yard waste will

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Jon and Roy bring Christmas party to town Jennifer Smith STAFF REPORTER

If friendships are to the music biz what networks are to business, then the duo bringing their annual Christmas party to Habitat have a million dollar formula in hand. Folksy, worldly and distinctively Jon and Roy, Jon Middleton and Roy Vizer met through friends at the University of Victoria and have developed an indie folk rock act that airs toward reggae. The pair were basically set up. Vizer’s best friend moved to Victoria to go to the university, where he met Middleton and decided the pair had to play together, as they seemed to eschew a similar taste in music. Vizer was shopping for universities at the time, ready to transfer from Vancouver’s Langara College, and decided a move to the extreme left coast might be in the cards. “I didn’t want to be in a traditional rock and roll band. There’s nothing wrong with it, I’m just not like that,” said Vizer, a percussionist with a world beat flare. Still playing together under the extremely crafty name Jon and Roy a decade later, they’ve made it to the top of the pile in Victoria by simply making friends and making good music. For example, their new base player is a connection they made

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fan base to fill the seats,” admitted Vizer, noting it fits 800 people. They started assembling musicians, fashioned the performance after the San Francisco musical revues of the ’70s, got CBC on board to tape and broadcast the event at a later date, and started a tradition. Over the years, they’ve managed to add some pretty major acts to their bill and expand, first to Vancouver’s Vogue Theatre, and now potentially to Kelowna where a very abridged version will hit the Habitat to test the waters. Playing with fellow Victoria musician Vince Vaccaro, and local boys

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swimming in the lake while listening to Hey Ocean’s set, they haven’t been on a Kelowna stage in a couple of years. Middleton heard from The Washboard Union that Kelowna is developing a breakout live music scene and figures they might be ready for regular visits. Either way, anyone who watched Jon and Roy’s set at Keloha will know the band’s fans have long memories. With a strong following waiting for them to take the stage, they were definitely a festival hit. Jon and Roy return to Habitat (finally) this Dec. 22. Tickets are $17.50 on sale at thehabitat.ca

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Every one of Alicia Keys’ past studio albums sold platinum and scored top hits and this fifth release promises to perform much the same although there are many changes for Girl On Fire. Keys has married Swizz Beatz (aka Kasseem Dean) and she has given birth to a child which seems to have made her more confident yet open to new ideas on this new album. Musically this disc has many collaborators unlike past Keys albums. Keys also lists herself as executive producer, producer and conceptualist for Girl On Fire and while there are only two listed singers on the liner with the title track and its rap from Nicki Minaj and the duet Fire We Make with Maxwell, there are multiple songwriters credited here along with outside producers. This has made Girl On Fire her most eclectic album to date with old school R&B ballads like Listen To Your Heart juxtaposed with songs that veer into jazz territory as on the avant garde electro-buzz of When It’s

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All Over. Keys picks up a few New Orleans accents in her piano via Allen Toussaint and Professor Longhair on the classicist R&B song Tears Always Win while there is a dash of a psychedelia on Limitf less and a touch of folk on That’s When I Knew. In spite of all the out- S side help, however, I U found my fave tracks to be the stripped down piano and vocal tracks i like the brilliant 101 and m c Not Even The King. Finally, I will always A a be grateful for Keys’ smash hit from a couple m of years ago, Empire Statet Of Mind, for giving New d York a better signature song than Sinatra/Paul c Anka’s New York, New o O York. Not sure if Girl On t Fire is as good as some t of Keys’ past efforts as m some of the material isn’t e a s See Mitchell A13 s c n NEW PHASE & FLOOR PLANS s C d t N P

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a sing-along. Admission by donation. German Canadian Harmonie Club New Year’s Eve Dance with Vic’s Dance Band, dinner and midnight snack included. Members $40, guests $60. Doors open 6 p.m. at 1696 Cary Road in Kelowna. For tickets call Inge at 250-764-3600. Chordial Invitations the Kelowna chapter of

the Barbershop Harmony Society, invites men of all ages to join their four-part harmony, Monday nights, 6:30-9 p.m. at Parkinson Activity Centre. Call 250868-3796 or email m_s@ telus.net. Dancing every Thursday night, 7:30 p.m., at Parkinson Recreation Centre. For more info call 250-860-4391. edit@kelownacapnews.com

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Swedish House Mafia is the three notable DJs, mix miesters and producers Sebastian Ingrosso, Axwell and Steve Angello and all three have had tremendous influence on ethe EDM, electronic and dance club scenes. The trio released a compilation CD a couple of years ago titled Until One and hence the title of this new disc Until Now that is sort of a farewell memento to their fans of electronic house music as all three are going their solo ways. The tracks here are segued like a night at the club and there are some notable scene hits here such as the remake of Coldplay’s Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall and the remodel of One (Your Name) which features Pharrell of The Neptines. The electronic ‘instrumental’ original Greyhound is yet another smash club hit for these lads and Until Now is eas-

ily the best selling synth album on the market where it has crossed over from the very narrow and limited electronic charts to the mainstream album sales. The song title Miami 2 Ibiza more or less tells the whole story of these itinerant electro-wizards but somehow without the booming sound systems, the flashy glitzy lights and myriad of sweating, gyrating bodies this music comes off sounding sort of superfluous and not very interesting. But how can you recommend ‘for fans only’ as this sells near the top of the charts. C+

WHITNEY HOUSTON: THE BEST OF, DELUXE EDITION (ARISTA)

Earlier this year in February when Whitney Houston died unexpectedly and so relatively young, every one of her back catalogue albums re-entered the top ten album sales charts. At that time her recording label also released a new Best Of collection subtitled I Will Always Love You that also sold extremely well.

Now, just in time for the stocking stuffing season we have a new expanded two CD set that comes stickered as “The Definitive Collection” that includes 32 hits over both discs where the second CD contains several of Houston’s more early output that was somewhat overlooked on the previous Best Of set. However, it should be noted that Houston really wasn’t all that prolific given her difficulties with substance abuse and her albums often yielded a half dozen or more hits per release. While it seemed that Houston was ever present in her major hit heydays, she really didn’t have that many albums on the market. So she really doesn’t have that large of a back catalogue and unless you are an unremitting completest, this definitive collection is all you will ever need while you probably already have everything that is included. But something tells me that her label is far from finished repackaging one of its major stars. B+ mooseman19@telus.net

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here’s no more denying it, with this week’s snow flurries, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Which means, in the next week or so, I really must get busy and give some thought to picking up a few gifts. Trouble is, I hate shopping, and I’m sure I’m not alone. So, in this column, my last before Christmas, I’m going to make some suggestions of gifts for the outdoors lover on your list, to help you avoid do-

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Judie Steeves ing too much shopping. Of course, my solution to the problem of an allergy to shopping, is to go to shops you love, like outdoors shops, and we have a good number of them around here now, from A&C Sports and AG

Superstore to Grouse River Outfitters and Outdoor Adventure Gear & Travel Outfitters and Trout Water Fly & Tackle, as well as the new kid in town, over in West Kelowna, Antler Creek Outfitters. Book stores are right up there on my list too, and kayakers might be interested in John Kimantas’ new book West Coast Explorer and Marine Trail Guide. I think the new book Making Headlines, 100 years of the Vancouver Sun by Shelley Fralic would be

fascinating too. For more local history, try Edmond Rivere’s newly-translated book on Father Pandosy: Pioneer of Faith in the Northwest. Rivere is a French professor at UBCO who first wrote this in French. He researched this Kelowna pioneer’s life by digging up some 200 letters written in the late 1800s between he and his family, friends and superiors in France, from here. Then there’s Barrie Sanford’s latest book

called Train Master, the railway art of Max Jacquiard. He wrote McCulloch’s Wonder about the KVR. In response to my offer in last week’s column to pass on suggestions for gifts for the outdoors person, Linda Jones-Evans of Outdoor Adventure Gear wrote with ideas for stocking stuffers such as fanny packs, gaiters, hand and foot warmers, traction devices to go over your boots, gloves and mitts, hats and “buff multi-functional headwear.”

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She’s also got a temperature gauge that attaches to your zipper pull, a great idea for either jacket or pack, as well a fun and practical (you never know!) Survival Bandana. At this time of year, good thermal underwear is vital, and headlamps are important if you aren’t prepared to let the short days curtail your outdoors activities. She’s also got a carry bag that stuffs into its own stuff sack with a clip, called a Chico bag, and first aid kids are always practical, along with waterproofing spray for outdoor clothing and footwear, and water bottles. Linda also stocks both clothing and equipment for snowshoeing, and she both sells and rents MSR snowshoes, as well as all sorts of day packs with or without a hydration bladder—or think compass or a step counter. Larry Wilkins is the new guy in town, with a range of supplies for hunting, fishing, camping and archery, as well as restricted and non-restricted firearms and ammo, at Antler Creek Outfitters on Ross Road in West Kelowna. He suggests Atlas snowshoes, which are 10 per cent off until Jan. 1, a must for back country snowmobilers for emer-

gencies! Also consider binoculars, gun cases, gun slings and other hunting accessories, including Buck, Sog and Kershaw hunting knives. All Antler Creek clothing is also 10 per cent off this month, Larry says. I’m not a big fan of gift cards, but they are available at most of these shops as well. The other thought for gifts is an outing, such as one of Selah Outdoor Explorations’ snowshoe tours, perhaps to go with the new snowshoes. Jordie and Laurie Bowen offer a twohour tour called Discover Snowshoeing, which is a great introduction to the sport and it includes snowshoe rentals. Then, there’s ladies’ days on Thursdays beginning Jan. 10; a winter woods snowshoe hike, sunset hike and cookout and a starlight snowshoe hike and fondue, all in the hills around Crystal Mountain Resort. For details, go to: sites.google. com/site/selahoutdoorexplorations Whether you enjoy the coming weeks out in the snow or inside, in front of the fire, have a great Christmas and enjoy the company of family and friends. jsteeves@kelownacapnews.com

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Funding aid for Mt. Everest researchers teams are in their second year of Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) competition while men’s and women’s soccer and golf continue to compete in the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA). Sports are an integral part of university life and UBCO is committed to developing competitive teams, athletes and scholars, says Rob Johnson, campus director of athletics and recreation. “Many of our student athletes couldn’t afford to participate without the fi-

nancial awards that we can offer as a result of proceeds from the Athletics Breakfast,” said Johnson. With a dedication to full-time academic pursuits as well as team play, student athletes devote countless hours to competition, training and practice, says Johnson. “They represent UBC with their play across the country and as a result of their commitment to their sport, have little time for part-time jobs,” he said. “The assistance they receive from the community’s generosity at this

breakfast means a great deal to our students.” Recognizing varsity sport as a valuable component of the educational process, UBC matches every dollar raised by the Valley First/UBC Okanagan Athletics Breakfast. More than $350,000 has been raised to date from the annual event. As a result, $7,500 in awards is available to student athletes this year. For more event information or further details about Heat Athletics, please go to www.goheat. ca or call 250-807-9168.

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Tickets are now available for the eighth annual Valley First/UBC Okanagan Scholarship Breakfast, which will feature members of UBC’s Everest 2012 international research expedition. The popular fundraiser will be held at the Capri Hotel on Friday, April 5. A panel of human physiology researchers will discuss their experiences. Last spring, UBC’s Okanagan campus Faculty of Health and Social Development led a six-country, eight-university team of 30 scientists and students to the Pyramid Lab at an altitude of 5,500 metres near base camp of Mount Everest. Their pioneering research explored human health effects of high-altitude changes in blood flow and chronic oxygen deprivation. The symptoms mimic those of people suffering from respiratory and heart health issues, as well as stroke survivors. Roslyn Huber, a member of the UBC Heat women’s basketball team, will also speak at the event. Huber, a 2008 graduate of Rutland Senior Secondary School, is a fifthyear human kinetics student from Kelowna. Huber led the team in scoring last year. She currently ranks second in the school’s all-time scoring with 796 points, only 65 points away from breaking the record. The UBC Okanagan men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball

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Curling community embraces Slam event Event showcasing Kelowna to the best curlers in the country. Warren Henderson STAFF REPORTER

It’s been a long wait for Kelowna’s curling community. Thirteen years after first opening its doors, Prospera Place is playing host to its first major curling event this week—the Canadian Open. With 18 of the top men’s teams in the country on display for the second stop of the Grand Slam circuit, Kelowna Curling Club general manager Jock Tyre hopes it will mark the beginning of a new era for local curling fans. “We’ve been trying for a long time to break through, to break into Prospera with a curling event of any magnitude,” said Tyre, who has managed the KCC since 1992. “We’re really hoping this opens the door for future events, and that R.G. Properties (Prospera Place owners) will see the value of an event like this. Kelowna is such a great destination and such a great place to host big sporting events, we’d like curling to be part of that.” Kelowna has served as host to several major curling events in the past, but never in an arena setting with seating for 6,000 spectators. The city hosted the Pioneer world women’s championship in 1986, the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in 1988, the 1999 Canadian juniors and the world juniors in 2001, held at either the

this week will pave the way for similar curling events in Kelowna in the future. Kelowna Curling Club or Memorial Arena. A local group tried to land the Scotties national women’s championship in 2010 but couldn’t secure the necessary dates at Prospera Place. Tyre said if this week’s event is a success, then it’s quite likely Kelowna’s curling community will pursue the Scotties again in the future. And with Kamloops landing the Brier for 2014, the most coveted of all curling events, hosting a Canadian men’s curling championship at Prospera in the future may not be out of the question, either. “The (Canadian Curling Association) usually goes to the bigger centres, but by picking Kamloops

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KELOWNA’S Rick Sawatsky (above right) and Tyrel

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TWO-TIME world men’s champion Rick Folk (right) and Kelowna Curling Club manager Jock Tyre hope the Canadian Open at Prospera Place

definitely be interested in bringing here.” Two-time world men’s champion Rick Folk of Kelowna counts himself among the many who are thrilled to see a major curling event inside Prospera Place for the first time. In Folk’s heyday— the 1980s to mid-1990s— only the Brier was played in arenas and commanded national television exposure. “These kinds of events were just sort of coming along when I was already kind of past my prime, you could say, so I think it’s wonderful to see how far they’ve come in the last 10 years or so,” said Folk, the 1980 and 1994 Canadian and world champ. “Now people can watch a lot more curling on TV and the interest is growing because of that. Personally, I still love watching curling and I like to watch it live as much as I can. “In a way I’m a little jealous I didn’t get a chance to play in a few of these, but I really think it’s great for the game,” added Folk, “I definitely think it would be good to see more events of this kind come here in the future.” Action continues Friday at Prospera with draws at 9 a.m., and 12:30, 4 and 8 p.m. The playoffs begin Saturday, with the quarterfinals at 12:30 and semis at 4:30 p.m. The final of the $100,000 Canadian Open will be played at 10 a.m. Sunday at Prospera Place with $20,000 going to the winner. The championship game will be broadcast live on Sportsnet. For more information on the Canadian Open, visit world curl.com

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Clerke soaking in what may be his final year Kevin Parnell STAFF REPORTER

When Kelowna Minor Hockey product Kyle Clerke walks into Rutland Arena these days, his mindset is a little different than any of his previous 15 or so years of playing hockey. The 20-year-old captain of the Kelowna Chiefs is having another strong season as is his hockey team, which sits just four points out of first place in the KIJHL’s Okanagan Division. As a 20-year-old, Clerke is now partway through his final season of junior hockey. And he’s trying to take it all in and enjoy the ride. “For me personally what that means is every time I come to the rink I’m just soaking it in and taking in every moment because this may be my last year of hockey and I want to make it a memorable one,” he said. “It comes with responsibility as well on and off the ice—being that older guy that the younger guys look up to.” So far this season Clerke is doing his best to lead the Chiefs back to the promised land of the playoffs, where last year the

team made it all the way to the KIJHL championship. In 25 games, Clerke has 11 goals and 19 assists for the Chiefs. But according to head coach Ken Andrusiak, it’s his leadership skills that are making the big impact. “He’s got that passion you need from a leader,” said Andrusiak. “He works hard, he loves the game and he’s a good example for everybody on our team. It rubs off on the younger guys.” Clerke says he learned a lot from last year’s veteran players on the Chiefs, specifically James McEwan and Landon Andrusiak, about being a leader. And he is relishing the role of wearing the C. “As soon as I came in I wanted to have that role,” he said. “I’ve always liked it. I enjoy taking on the responsibility of being a leader.” The Chiefs head into a busy weekend this weekend, playing three games in three nights as they host Osoyoos on Friday and Princeton on Saturday at Rutland Arena before traveling to Penticton on Sunday for an afternoon game against the Lakers. After losing in the league final last season,

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KELOWNA CHIEFS captain Kyle Clerke is in his

final year of junior hockey and is soaking it all in, as the Chiefs are in the midst of another solid season. Clerke says this year’s team has a chance to get back to the final and win it all. “We’re back in the same position as last year if not even better,” he said. ‘We have lots of experience on this team as well as some really good young players that are on their way up. We have our goalie back from last year and we’re right in the mix.” As a 20-year-old, Clerke is also taking time to plan for his future. He has always wanted to become a firefighter and is taking carpentry courses at Okanagan College this year, looking to acquire a trade as he starts thinking about his future away from the game of hockey. He won’t rule out

playing somewhere next year if an offer comes about, but is also realistic that his last year of junior may be a turning of the page for his life. And winning a championship would be the best ending to his junior hockey career that he could think of. “It’s on my mind every time I go to the rink or go to the gym...I just want to have that last memory from this year,” said Clerke, who like a good captain, is also thinking of everyone else on the team. “Winning it all would be just amazing. We have a good group of guys. It would be good for the young guys to move them along because a winning team always helps move guys to the next level.” kparnell@kelownacapnews.com

So far so good for Rockets road trip The Kelowna Rockets will look to continue its winning ways this weekend as the team closes out a five-game Western Hockey League road trip with three games in three nights. The Rockets play in Medicine Hat tonight, Red Deer on Saturday and Calgary on Sunday to finish a road trip that started with 3-1 wins over Kootenay on Tuesday and Lethbridge on Wednesday. The games will also close out the Rockets pre-Christmas schedule as players will head home

after the trip for a 10-day break before returning to Kelowna after Christmas. The Rockets improved to 21-9-1-1 with the pair of wins earlier this week, continuing a stretch of solid play that has seen them win four straight overall, nine of its past 10 games and 12 games in a row at Prospera Place. Rockets assistant coach Dan Lambert says a lot of the success comes from the tightness of the group of players. “You have to give

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Kelowna gymnasts strong

Three gymnasts from the Okanagan Gymnastics Centre won all-around titles at the Cobweb competition, the first meet of the competitive season for the women’s artistic gymnasts, hosted at the OGC in Kelowna. Teams came from Kamloops, Salmon Arm and Nelson to compete in the event and the Okanagan Gymnasts shone in their categories with three all around champions. In the Level 1 Argo category, Okanagan Gymnastics took the top seven all-around placing. Kenedi Woodcox won the Level 1 Argo (9 and under category), earning a first place on balance beam and floor exercise and third place finishes on vault and uneven bars. Kayleigh Nicolson D finished in second place all around with a first

place on uneven bars, second place on vault and floor, and a third place on balance beam. Kirsty Marshall finished with third place all around after earning first place on vault and second place on uneven bars. Other medal finishers in this category were Makena Marble who earned first place tie on the vault with Marshall. Chelsea Ozechowski finished with a second place on the balance beam and a third place on the floor. Grace Akurienne won the Level 2 Argo category with a first place finish on floor exercise and balance beam and a second place finish on the uneven bars. Jillian Beaudreau finished in second place and Taylor Bowden finished in third place. Ellen Smith claimed

the other all around championship, winning the Pre-Novice Aspire category, a class developed for athletes 8 to 10 years old on an elite path in the gymnastics competitive world. Smith won the balance beam and floor, finished second on vault, and third on uneven bars. Gabriela Beselt and Lucia Jakab finished with third place all around. Here are other results: • In the Level 2 Tyro (10-11 year old category), Caitlin Callahan finished with second place on vault and uneven bars. • In the Level 2 Novice (12-13 year old category), Madison Nethercote finished in second place all around with a second place on vault and uneven bars. • In Level 3 (all ages), Vanessa Bulcock finished with a first place on un-

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MEMBERS of the Okanagan Gymnastics Club warm up before the annual Cobweb competition including Jenna Mick (left) Danica Graves (second from right) andYvonne Wood (far right). even bars and on floor. She finished second place on vault and third place all around. • In Level 4 (all ages),

Hubble back in judo with a bang

t s - It’s been a good couple of weeks for the Kelowna Judo Club with members competing in a couple of phigh level events and scorging some excellent rersults over the last couple of weeks. y Last weekend six members of the Kelowna Judo Club competed at -the Canada West Open in dBurnaby and came away dwith some good hardfware. . Kelowna Judo Club ecoach Kathy Hubble, 44, who is a second degree tblack belt and a five-time eCanadian National Chammpion, Pan Am Games and World Championship ecompetitor, decided to get back into the competition after a 24-year layoff and came away with the gold in the Masters division and a silver in the regular Sr. Women division. “It was fun competing against these young women—I felt like testing

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myself and I’m obviously not in the shape I was when I was a teenager, but I was happy I could hold my own with them,” said Hubble, who plans to make a bid for the Master’s World championships next year in Abu Dhabi. Jim Hamilton, 36, an orange belt competing in the Intermediate Men’s division, had some great fights and ended in a very exciting last match fightoff for the bronze which he would win decidedly, holding his opponent down for the Ippon (fullpoint). Hamilton’s two sons, Josh and Ben Hamilton, also enjoyed successes on the day, coming away with a silver and bronze, respectively, showing enormous improvements in their technique. Mielye Mitchell, 21, fought up a higher weight division and had some

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dRockets from A18 r ,credit to the work ethic of -those young men,” said mLambert. “Every night it’s a different line whethser it’s the forwards or the tD or the goalie. The one thing I really like about tthis team is they realsly care about each other. They are good friends and eit’s great to see.” The Rockets are back at Prospera Place for a pair of games before the New Year as they will host 9Kamloops on Dec. 27 and

Everett on Dec. 30.

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Defenceman Madison Bowey was named to the 2013 Home Hardware CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game to be held at the Halifax Metro Centre on Jan. 16, 2013. Bowey, 17, in his second season with the Rockets, has 14 points in 31 games and is a plus 26. The Top Prospects Game features 40 of the top draft eligible players in the CHL.

bigger guys to contend with in the Intermediate Men’s division but still managed to pull out a silver medal, showing his determined competitive spirit. Nikki Terada, 32, also had to compete in a higher weight division in her Intermediate Women’s division (yellow, orange, green belts) and held her own, going the distance with two very tough matches, competing very strongly and showing her determination as well. “Overall, I was extremely happy with the Kelowna team and now it’s back to practice for all of us to get ready for the next one,” said Hubble. “We have a new expanded dojo, with a separate room

just for the juniors, so we’re very excited.” In other results, two weeks ago, the members of the Kelowna Judo Club went to the Steveston Junior tournament and came home with three medals. Bailey Leatherdale, 15, had three very tough matches and earned a silver medal, beating the opponent who beat him at the last tournament, while little brother Ben, 11, had three tough matches of his own, coming away with a bronze in the end. Ricardo Piers, 14, also got a silver at this tournament. The Kelowna Judo club accepts registration any time of year for kids and adults, white belt and up at www.kelownajudo. com.

Brooke Murray finished with a third place all around and on balance beam, and floor. She took first place on the vault. Bryn Walsh finished with a third place on un-

even bars. Grace Fecht finished with a second place on vault and floor exercise. • In the Level 5 (all ages), Hannah Butcher finished third place all

A warm welcome Prospera Credit Union extends a warm welcome to Dave MacLean as the new Wealth Management Specialist. Dave is a familiar face in the Kelowna area and now brings his wealth of knowledge and experience to Prospera Credit Union. Being in the financial services industry for over fifteen years, Dave will be offering his expertise to all of our members at the Prospera Centre branch. In his off time, Dave plays the saxophone in the Lake Country Big Band and is an active member and Treasurer of the Lake Country Rotary Club.

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Delaurier, Bobyn on Skate Canada podium Two members of the Kelowna Skating Club reached the podium at the 2013 Skate Canada Challenge in Regina. Julianne Delaurier, 14, roared back from third place after the short program to win the free program and the overall gold medal in the novice women’s event with 105.5 points. Her club mate, Dana Bobyn, took third place and the bronze medal with 101.09 points, a personal best. Both skaters advance to the Canadian championships by way of their top-18 finish. The KSC had five skaters participating at the event, having qualified from the B.C. and Yukon Championships last month. At the Junior level,

Kelowna’s Cailey England opened with an 11th place short program, but slipped to 18th overall after the freeskate. However, it was enough to win a qualifying spot to the Canadian Championships, to be held at Mississauga in January. OKMSS student Jayda Jurome opened with a disappointing 27th place short program in the field of Canada’s top Juniors, but pulled up to a 20th place finish overall after freeskate, leaving her just shy of qualifying. The Pre-Novice Women’s event featured 56 skaters vying for the national title. Elevenyear-old Ajsha Gorman of Kelowna landed four double axels through both segments and finished in 16th place. It was the first

trip to the Nationals for the St. Joseph’s student. Rachel Pettitt, who represents the Yukon but trains at Kelowna, finished third in the freeskate, but her 83.82 points finish would leave her just off the podium in fourth place overall. “It was a bit of a roller coaster during the week,” said KSC director Jason Mongrain. “There were some strong performances, but there is definitely room for improvement heading into Canadians, which will hopefully bode well for us. Having three skaters represent our club is still a phenomenal achievement, especially considering how much the Canadian bar has been raised in the past few years,” Mongrain said.

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KELOWNA Skating Club’s Julianne Delaurier (above) won gold in novice women’s competition at the Skate Canada Challenge last weekend in Regina, while club mate Dana Bobyn (right) took third in the same event.

Kelowna Kings take Okanagan Bantam Cup The Kelowna Kings Bantam house league team won gold and claimed the North Okanagan Bantam Cup at the North Okanagan Tournament in Enderby last

weekend. The King’s opened the tournament with a 6-3 win against the host North Okanagan Knights but followed that with a 6-4 loss Friday afternoon to

the Abbotsford Rampage. The next day the Kings defeated the Kelowna Leafs 9-3 to claim first place in their pool. In the playoffs on Sunday the Kings met the Ke-

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MacDonald the exception who breaks the rule

ere in the Capital News sports department, we get a lot of calls and information coming to us about the next great thing, kids who are going to be the next Gretzky or the next Pele or the next Olympian in their sport.

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And that’s cool. We love to cover young athletes who are having success in their sport. It’s what we do. But we can also count on one hand the number of those “can’t miss” kids that have actually made it to the very top of their game as adults. And that’s OK. Sometimes expectations are a touch high (hello parents), and other times great athletes who toil in amateur sports just tire of the endless chase of greatness and move on. But there appears to be an exception to that Dgeneral rule and he comes in the form of a now hulk-

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improving his record to 14-1 and continuing to climb the ladder of the UFC. To get to the top, you have to face adversity. And MacDonald did that in his third pro fight when Carlos Condit put a bad beating on the kid from Kelowna (by way of Quesnel). MacDonald had that fight in the bag after two rounds, but got tagged in the third and ended up on the wrong side of a TKO loss. It changed him as a fighter and immediately after his win over Penn, MacDonald vowed for his revenge. “There is a guy that humiliated me a couple years ago and I want my

revenge,” he told the audience in Seattle last weekend. “Carlos Condit, I want a rematch. Accept my challenge and I am going to get my revenge.” Well this week the UFC made it official and MacDonald will get his chance and will fight Condit in Montreal in March at what will be UFC 158. Condit is 28-6 and lost to welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre in his last fight. If MacDonald does indeed get his revenge, he appears to be on track to eventually getting a title fight in the UFC. Not everyone likes Mixed Martial Arts and the UFC, a sport and or-

over BJ Penn. ing beast by the name of Rory MacDonald. When I started writing sports stories in Kelowna, MacDonald was maybe 15 and was a member at Toshido Mixed Martial Arts. He was destined for big things, we were told, and like a lot of athletes, we started to follow his career through minor bouts to signing a fivefight deal in the UFC that made him the organiza-

tion’s youngest competitor and now into a well known rising star in the UFC. At 23, MacDonald is living up to the hype. Last weekend MacDonald made mince meat out of UFC legend BJ Penn, throttling one of the legends of the sport in a one-sided match that continued to establish MacDonald as a force. He was huge, dominating and mean in

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Keca ninth at short track national juniors cuit include Emilie Medland-Marchen and Abi-

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Available to Meet I am home working in the riding from December 14th through to January 25th. If you wish to meet with me to discuss issues or concerns related to the federal government, feel free to call my office at 250-470-5075 to schedule a meeting and I will do my best to accommodate you. Wishing you a Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas and a Happy Healthy New Year!

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, w n Kelowna’s Jesse Keca finished ninth overall in competition ,women’s nat the Canadian Junior Short Track Speed Skat-ing Championships held -recently in Toronto. - Jesse, 17, battled hard throughout the event while still recovering tfrom a knee injury. Okanagan m Fellow Regional Training Centre , skater, Sara Spence from Kamloops finished 25th overall. Keca is in Drummondville, Quebec this yweekend in the National -Short Track Qualifier. The top 16 will advance to the rCanadian Open Cham-pionship which is also -used to select the team for the World Championship. y On the long track -stage, Nick Goplen will compete in the Canadian Single Distance Championships Jan. 3 to 6 in the 1500 m, 5000 m and 10,000 m events. Other Kelowna team mates competing on the Canada Cup racing cir-

ganization that has become one of the biggest in the world. But to watch a kid that trained and grew up in Kelowna, rising to the top of his sport, is pretty cool. Those stories don’t come along all that often. So let’s enjoy it.

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next Regional Board meetings •thursday, January 17th – after an 8:30 am Governance and Services Committee meeting •monday, January 28th – 7:00 pm christmas-new Year’s office closure Regional District offices will be closed from Monday, December 24th to Tuesday, January 1st. Offices will reopen on Wednesday, January 2nd, 2013 at 8:00 am. During the closure payments may be made at regionaldistrict.com/vdo. Emergencies involving RDCO water systems should be directed to 250-868-5299.

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Early Christmas present for Calgary food bank clients Christmas has come early for the Calgary Inter-Faith Food Bank Society thanks to a contribution of 9,840 lbs. of produce from the Kelowna Community Food Bank. For thousands of people in Calgary putting food on the table is a struggle, said Julie Brewster, development coordinator of organizational giving for the Inter-Faith Food Bank in the Alberta city. “Last year, 146,947 Calgarians came to the food bank to receive emergency food hampers,” said Brewster in a letter of thanks to the Kelowna Food Bank,

noting 42 per cent of those recipieints were children. “Thanks to your support, children in our city will have the opportunity to go to school, play and learn because they have eaten a proper breakfast,” Brewster said. “Their parents can go to work with energy and hope, and without the stress of wondering what they will put on the table at dinner time. All around our city, there are individuals and families who will have a better, healthier and more fulfilling thanks to the (food bank) donation.” CONTRIBUTED

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six years, UBCO has taken advantage of numerous rebates. Now in the past twelve months, UBCO applied and qualified for over $200,000 in electricity and natural gas rebates, taking energy conservation to a new level. In the photo above (from left) are Lorne Antle, project manager, UBC Okanagan; Leanne Bilodeau, director, sustainability operations, UBC Okanagan; Mark Warren, director of customer service, FortisBC; Michael Shakespeare, associate vice-president, administration and finance, UBC Okanagan; Shelley Thomson, energy solutions manager, FortisBC.

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Positive footprint of Liberal provincial government evident in Central Okanagan

ince being elected, local MLAs Steve Thompson, Ben Stewart, and I have worked closely with local leaders and constituents to identify our priorities for capital projects in the community. This process has been open and transparent, and we’ve received a lot of valuable input in key areas, such as transportation, education and health care. These issues matter in our community. They keep life affordable. They keep our families healthy and educated. I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished so far. There have been significant upgrades recently to the local transportation network. On Highway33, this includes four-laning the highway, from Muir Road to Gallagher Road, as well as constructing two kilometres of passing lane

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cal post-secondary institutions, including $222 million for capital projects at UBC Okanagan and $92.7 million at Okanagan College, ensuring our residents have the tools they need to find a job. There have also been many important health care capital projects, with the $367 million Interior Heart and Surgical Centre and the $432.5 million Kelowna General Hospital Patient Care Tower, which had its first helicopter land on March 28 of this year. With over $1.5 billion invested in the central Okanagan since 2001, these examples only scratch the surface of what we’ve accomplished. These projects were possible thanks to close cooperation with our partners in the community: MP Ron Cannan, area mayors and coun-

cils, school district trustees, members of the hospital district board, and, of course, Kelowna residents. I would like to thank each and every one of you for your service to the community, helping us achieve our common vision and goals for the people of our community. We have accomplished a tremendous amount with our partners in the community, yet there is much which remains to be done. MLAs Thompson, Stewart, and I are currently canvassing our local residents and community leaders to identify priorities for our region. I look forward to what we can achieve as we move forward together with one strong, united voice. Norm Letnick is the Liberal MLA for Kelowna-Lake Country and the minister of agriculture.

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Dealing with depression focus of support group Understanding yourself and the impact of depression is the theme of a support group that will start a 12week series of meetings, starting Jan. 17 to March 28. Overseeing this therapeutic depression group will be Debbie

Welsh, a registered clinical counsellor with Inner Reflections Therapeutic Services. A free informational evening is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Trinity Baptist Church 1905 Springfield

Rd. For more information call 250212-6666 or email her at dwelshreflections@gmail.com. The website www.innerreflections.ca is also another source of information about the group meetings.

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Getting an early and creative jump on our festive season T wisted as it may sound, Christmas actually began in the Hodge House on Nov. 12. It would have actually started sooner if not for our respect for honouring the Armistice (Remembrance Day). First thing early on Nov.12, Tez and I actually began to hang some yuletide decorations around the home with the determined plan to bring some cheer into our house. 2012 has not exactly been a bonus year for our household so we decided to change our luck and the negative energy by shoving Christmas down our own throats. It’s proven to be a great plan. In reality, decorating the house a tad earlier than most folks is a tradition I started about six years ago. It was an inspired moment I had on my own by deciding to put the positive edge on another year that had not been so fabulous—and as a way, at the

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Charlie Hodge same time, to kick start Christmas with some musical buddies. That particular year the decorations went up in my basement early because I had decided to have an after concert party following the second annual Night of the Arts concert. Since the event had carried a theme of a kickoff to Christmas I decided the late night after party for volunteers and musicians should have the same theme. Since then, the decorating and after party tradition has just been too much fun to not continue. However this year, Nov. 12, was a record date for the earliest decorations hung. I should have known

that with such an early start to our Christmas season there would be some new and rather delightful events that may occur between then and the day the jolly fat fellow arrives with the goodies. However, I never quite anticipated what the other ‘kid’ in this household would dream up. (It’s a good thing Teresa was a little crazy when I met her or I would have drove her there in no time.) With a depressingly low amount of income generated by moi in the past year, Tez and I had decided that we would try and curb our spending this year on gifts— and simply come up with a number of cheap yet fun items for each other. Having Teresa’s daughter and three year old granddaughter living with us only adds to the potential fun and inspired Tez to hunt for some advent calendar items. Somewhere in the process, Tez decided (as of Dec. 12) to start a 12 days of Christmas gift

frenzy for me. Since none of us could seem to find out exactly when the 12 days of Christmas are really supposed to take place, we decided it was the 12 days before Christmas. So the other morning I awoke to a small package and a note which read, “On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me a partridge in a pear tree.” Then the note continued, “Sorry but I couldn’t find the partridge so I am giving you some pears from the tree the partridge flew away from.” Inside the bag was a tin of canned pears. Very cute and I love pears. Thursday morning, on day two, I awoke to another note and package. “On the second day of Christmas my true love gave to me two turtle doves…Unfortunately, I didn’t have any, but will some candy turtles on a bar of dove soap do?” Sure enough, inside was a pack of chocolate turtles and a bar of soap.

(Full points for the creativity, but a slight question of conflict of interest on this gift. I am not a big fan of chocolate turtles but Tez loves them). Clearly my lovely but somewhat crazy wife is on a roll here and I am the lucky benefactor. However, I must admit to a mild amount of apprehension mixed in with a huge heaping of holiday anticipation. What the heck is coming next? If I remember correctly the 12 days of Christmas tune mentions a number of other interesting gifts including tomorrow’s three French hens which intrigues me.

Of keen interest is the upcoming dozen drummers drumming (the neighbours ought to love that) and nine ladies dancing (bring it on). However, I admit to some consternation when it comes to the eight maids a milking (milking what – my hungry bank account? And where do we put the cows later?), the 10 lords a leaping (we have a tiny house and no tights please), and the six geese a laying (I am allergic to hay and straw, there is no chicken bylaw, and we have three cats—it could get ugly). Yup, the whole situation is enough to make

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New board of directors appointed The non-profit society behind Okanagan Pride has elected a new board of directors at its annual general meeting on Dec. 10. The former five member board expanded to nine as the society continues to build on the momentum created by a successful Okanagan Pride Festival in August this year. Serving on the newl board will be Wilbur Turner, president; Brad Therrien, vice-president; Catherine Mateo, secretary; Ja-

cob Atchison, treasurer; and directors Colby Johnson, Coleman Patterson, Laurel Combs, Michael Haffenden and Yael Cohen. The society, formerly named Okanagan Rainbow Coalition, underwent a name change with the membership at the AGM voting in favor of Okanagan Pride as the new name.

A well, society members were in favour of changing the name of the society’s space on Water Street from “The Centre” to “Okanagan Pride Centre.” “The change of name does not change our mission,” said Turner. “Okanagan Pride is a well-known name in the community and in the past there has been confusion

about the society having a different name. “We believe this will help bring awareness to the fact that we operate all year with fundraising, events and activities for the LGBT community, not just during the annual Okanagan Pride Festival.” Planning is underway for Okanagan Pride Festival 2013, scheduled for Aug. 11 to 17.

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MODERN-DAY MANILA looks tranquil now, but rather than risk the lives of thousands in fighting, it was declared an “open city” meaning there would be no resistance to the invading Japanese around Christmas 1942.

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BALANGA, Philippines—The school day at Balanga Elementary on the Bataan Peninsula was winding down and children poured from the classrooms into the stifling afternoon heat. Behind their classrooms, they played around the statues of grim-faced U.S. and Japanese officers. This improbably placed monument memorializes the surrender of thousands of U.S. and Filipino troops in the spring of 1942. By giving up, Gen. Edward King, commander of the forces on Bataan and one of the men depicted here, hoped his starving, sick troops would be spared further agony. “You have nothing to be ashamed of,” he told them. The happy cries of kids freed from the classroom told me they didn’t yet understand what had happened here. When they learned the history, I hoped they wouldn’t be as dismayed by their ignorance as I had been by mine. As we returned to the highway along which Filipino and American soldiers marched, without food, without water, without medical help, I also hoped the kids would remember this tragedy with more pride than sorrow. That wouldn’t be easy, but, then, little about the Philippines is. When you think of the 7,000-island nation in Southeast Asia—and, really, as a traveler, do you?—what comes to mind? Such unsettling

terrorism that the State Department continues to renew a travel warning? Such grinding poverty that the country’s annual per capita income of $4,100 is almost four times less than neighboring Malaysia’s? Such profoundly dishonest shenanigans, political and otherwise, that the Hong Kong-based Political and Economic Risk Consultancy ranked it in 2011 as among the most corrupt countries in Asia? This is a hard place to love, and this is a hard place to visit (think heat, traffic, smog). But its people are such effective ambassadors for this underdog country that I could not help but overlook its other shortcomings and fall into its arms for the second time in my life. This time, I was here to revisit World War II history on an important 70th anniversary. In September, I returned to Manila, my onetime home, determined to understand as an adult what had eluded me as a child. The city, which also is the capital, wasn’t my primary destination, but it became a good launching point for trips to Corregidor and the Bataan Peninsula. Manila has always played a strategic role in the life of this much-buffeted country. It sits on a large, natural deep-water harbor guarded by tadpole-shaped Corregidor, its strategic location prized by its enemies. The Bataan Peninsula sits across the bay. Ferries to Corregidor leave early, taking tourists to this onetime penal colony. This was my second trip to the island, but, in retrospect,

I am certain that my first visit was under protest. What 10-year-old wants to visit ruins of a war about which her father had said so little? I knew he had been in Manila, courtesy of the U.S. Navy, soon after its liberation, and I wasn’t sure why he chose to come back a second time for a two-year stint for the Veterans Administration (now the Department of Veterans Affairs). I thought then and for many years after that his decision was a longing for adventure of which I was an unwilling part. On Corregidor this time, the history and the hardships began to sink in. The ferry whisks visitors 35 miles from Manila to a dock and a tour bus that took us to the high points: The batteries, where the big guns are mounted; the crumbling ruins, some of which housed soldiers, others of which contained such amenities as a swimming pool and a movie theater; the memorials to American and Filipino soldiers who fought here side by side until Gen. Jonathan Wainwright was forced to surrender a little more than 70 years ago. The presentations by tour guide Rowena Alvarez were evenhanded, never blaming the missteps America’s leaders made, never condemning the U.S. for its “Europe first” policy. I could do that for myself. At water’s edge, the statue of Gen. Douglas MacArthur, pipe in one hand, the other raised in a farewell salute, made me blanch. MacArthur had retired from the U.S. Army

in 1937 but was recalled in July 1941 as commander of U.S. Army Forces in the Far East. In their meticulously reported book “Tears in the Darkness: The Story of the Bataan Death March and Its Aftermath,” authors Michael and Elizabeth Norman write that MacArthur had given Washington a more optimistic picture of the Philippines’ readiness for war than was warranted. Except for the Philippine Scouts, a group of elite, well-trained soldiers, most of the Filipino troops were poorly trained—told to dig foxholes, some had to ask what those were— and so ill-equipped that some were forced to don coconut husks for helmets they didn’t have. Together with U.S. troops that shared MacArthur’s misplaced optimism, they were thrown into a war that began just eight hours after the attack on Hawaii. Like U.S. aircraft at Pearl Harbor, aircraft here were nearly all destroyed by the Japanese air attack. The Japanese thought they could take the Philippines in three weeks, maybe less. U.S. and Filipino forces held them off for five months. It was an amazing show of strength by soldiers weakened by disease and malnutrition, stemming from poor provisioning by military leaders. MacArthur, meanwhile, was hunkered down in Corregidor’s Malinta Tunnel, the 831-foot-

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long passage that is now the site of a gripping sound-and-light show. From here, MacArthur wrote this to his sick and starving soldiers: “Help is on the way from the United States.…Thousands of troops and hundreds of planes are being dispatched. The exact time of arrival of reinforcements is unknown as they will have to fight their way through Japanese attempts against them,” the Normans reported in “Tears.” It was, the authors say, a “Judas kiss.” Help was not on the way—at least, not then, and MacArthur knew it. By orders of President Roosevelt, MacArthur and his family were evacuated from Corregidor to Australia in March 1942. The statue on Corregidor is inscribed with the general’s famous quote, “I shall return.” He kept his word, but it took him and his troops more than two years to fight their way back. By then, thousands of soldiers had died at the hands of their captors. About 6,000 Japanese

soldiers were killed when Corregidor was retaken in 1945. In the 1980s, the remains of the enemy fallen were cremated and returned home. Today, their onetime burial place is Corregidor’s Japanese Garden of Peace, our last stop. A 10-foot-tall Buddhist statute presides over this place of contemplation. Some say the statue is a goddess of love, but, perhaps more accurately, she is meant to suggest mercy and compassion— love’s heart. To drive Bataan’s roads, to see its landscape, is to begin to know more fully the story of the Death March. Bataan fell April 9, 1942, and the Death March began soon thereafter. Troops were assembled along the road beginning at Mariveles, then a fishing village and now an industrial city of about 100,000 at the tip of the peninsula. The Japanese were unprepared for the number of prisoners; even today, the number of POWs isn’t really known. Some say 100,000; others, 75,000. There were more

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TRAVEL Philippines from A26 Filipinos than Americans, but the Filipinos had a better chance of surviving an escape because they could blend into the villages. What is known is that thousands who started the march didn’t complete it. Already weakened, soldiers trudged under a blazing sun. Some died of heat stroke. Others, crazed by thirst, drank from drainage ditches, which further sickened them. Still others who staggered were executed on the spot. On our way to the start of the march, we detoured up the winding road to Mt. Samat National Shrine, near Balanga. The elevator inside the 300-foot-tall cross shimmies up to a view of the peninsula. From this vantage point, the suffocating canopy of vegetation explains much about the nightmare of its defense. From there, we drove to Mariveles, where the nightmare deepened. Kilometer 1 of the Bataan Death March is in Mariveles, and on this day, American and Filipino flags stretched out in a breeze. Plaques nearby describe the 66-mile

march. The soldiers who survived walked to a railroad station, then embarked on a three-hour “death ride by cargo train,” the plaques say. The boxcars, which could have accommodated perhaps 50 prisoners, were stuffed with three times that many. Many of them died gasping for breath. Those who survived that torture began a final walk of nearly four miles that took them to Camp O’Donnell, a converted U.S. military facility at Capas. The Mariveles plaques describe it as “one of the most hellish concentration camps of World War II.” The Japanese, who had never ratified the Geneva Conventions on the treatment of prisoners, had said they would follow the rules but did not. Thousands of prisoners died, sometimes scores each day, at O’Donnell. Some prisoners were sent to other camps and some to slave labour camps in Japan, but in all cases, the mortality rate was as shocking as the cruelty. Markers that tick off every kilometer of the march may understandably be the wallpaper of everyday life, but each of these obelisk-shaped

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ON CORREGIDOR, an island dedicated to remembering the defense of the Philippines in World War II, this memorial is dedicated to the “Filipino who knows how to die for love of freedom and liberty.” mini-monuments—at two, three, eight, 10 kilometers and onward— brought a growing sense of doom because by then I understood how wildly misplaced were King’s

hopes for mercy. As we drove back to Manila, guide Edward Baguio mentioned that Americans usually mis-pronounce “Bataan.” It has a glottal stop (a

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2007

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2009

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2004

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2009

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2009

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2010

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5 speed manual, 83,000 kms. Stk. #15106B

2007

2011

2006

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21,800

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2008

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2004

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2009

2010

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2005

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MERCEDES BENZ ML 320

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TOYOTA COROLLA CE

Sunroof, foglights, 74,300 kms Stk. #P3898

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2006

TOYOTA COROLLA LE

4WD, 4DR, 4CYL LTD, sunroof, cloth int, 85,097 kms. Stk. #18395A

16,900

17,917

2008

TOYOTA RAV4

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5 speed sunroof, 2.4 L, 17” rims. Stk. #18775A

11,900

2008

TOYOTA COROLLA XRS

Power drivers seat, sunroof, smart key. Stk. #18912A

HYUNDAI SANTA FE

2010

TOYOTA COROLLA LE

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No shortage of ‘green’ tech from the Big Three domestics Neil Moore CONTRIBUTOR

My wife thinks I’m easily distracted by shiny objects—and I am—particularly the automotive kind. At the recent Los Angeles Auto Show, there was no shortage of such distractions, even though I’m covering the ‘green’ beat this year. Electric, hybrid and other fuel-sipping rides appeal to more than just the granola and Birkenstock crowd, with, for example, the Fisker Karma hybrid sportscar on display (a favourite of Justin Bieber) and a couple of Lexus concepts—the LFLC and LF-CC—that are as much about style and performance, as they are about green motoring. The Big Three also put on a strong show, with GM revealing its new Spark electric minicar, Chrysler-Fiat its battery-powered Fiat 500e, and Ford showcasing a pile of energy-friendly options. And of course Toyota,

who was responsible for bringing hybrid tech into the mainstream, displayed the full model range of Prius vehicles. FYI—the Prius is now California’s top-selling vehicle. With so many electrics, plug-ins, hybrids, clean diesels and tweaked gas-powered vehicles on hand in L.A., space doesn’t permit coverage of them all. So we’ll start with some of the show highlights from the domestic automakers—the imports will be covered in another story.

fit from the new chassisG and suspension designed for the EV powertrain. On hand at the Dodge display was the company’s most fuel-efficient Dart—the Aero— which in Canada starts at $15,995. It is powered by the 1.4-litre MultiAir intercooled turbo engine combined with several aerodynamic enhancements: active grille shutters, lightweight aluminum chassis, underbody aero kit, a lowered profile and low-rolling resistance tires. All this translates into a fuel economy rating of 8.1/5.4 litres/100 km. Available with a sixspeed manual, six-speed auto or six-speed dual dry clutch transmission, the Aero may not be as quick as the old Dart 340 Swinger, but it’s a heck of a lot better on gas.

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OK, Fiat isn’t purely a domestic automaker, but for ease of reading, I’ll lump it with Chrysler as it’s the majority shareholder in this partnership. One of the big reveals at the Fiat display was the 2013 500e, an electric version of the iconic microcar. On the exterior, there have been a few hard-tospot alterations, which are just enough to improve aerodynamics by 13 per cent. More importantly, it

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Hybrids can ‘light it up’ Green Domestics B6 Ken Block of Gymkhana fame, shredding rubber and belching smoke from his 600-hp (665 lb/ ft) Hybrid Function Hoon Vehicle—a highly modified Ford Fiesta that’ll not only light up the tires at will, but rocket from rest to 60 mph in 1.8 seconds. Yet despite this high-testosterone opener, the Ford display was big-time about green motoring, featuring more such models than just about any manufacturer, other than perhaps Toyota. One of these is the Fusion model range, which was named Green Car Journal’s 2013 Green Car of the Year at the show. This was due to its fuel-efficient choice of powerplants that include two EcoBoost engines, a hybrid and plug-in hybrid. The EcoBoost options—a 1.6-litre turbo producing 178 hp and 184 lb/ft of torque and a 2.0-litre delivering 240 hp and 270 lb/ft are, from my experience, lively performers. And pretty fuel efficient too. The Fusion Hybrid, which pairs a 2.0-litre Atkinson-cycle inline four with an electric motor and weight-saving lithium batteries, gets about 4 litres/100 km, while producing the equivalent of 188 hp. You can travel at speeds up to 76 km/h in all-electric mode. The Fusion Energi—a plug-in hybrid that will go up to 20 miles on pure electricity—will be available here early next year. Another star at the Ford booth was the Focus Electric. Looking in nearly every way like a regular gas-powered Focus, this five-passenger all-electric

hatchback nets a fuel efficiency rating of 1.8L/100 km—(105 MPGe) from its 23-kWh lithium-ion battery and 107-kW electric motor. The Focus powerplant not only delivers a robust 143 hp and 184 lb/ft of torque, but a range of up to 160 kilometres. Naturally, that depends on climate, road conditions, accessories use—and of course, your tendency to be a leadfoot. Charging time is around four hours with the 240-volt quick charge unit, and approximately 20 hours with the regular 110-volt outlet. Also worthy of note at the Ford booth was the roomy C-Max, that is available both as a hybrid and plug-in hybrid, using an efficient 2.0-litre gas engine as part of the powertrain.

Charging is also quick with an SAE Combo DC Fast Charge enabling the Spark to reach 80 per cent capacity in 20 minutes. The 240-volt home unit will provide a full charge in about seven hours. The Spark EV is expected to go on sale next summer. Indeed the Los Angeles Auto Show had plenty to offer in terms of eco-friendly motoring, and the Detroit Three have shown that they’ve come a long way in a short time.

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Import auto makers paint LA green Neil Moore

shore automakers started the green motoring movement in the 1970s, during a time when bigger was better, and smaller cars were no more than a stepping stone to the behemoths people really desired. The fuel crisis changed

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Import nameplates featured prominently at the Los Angeles Auto Show—in particular where eco-friendly vehicles are concerned. One can argue that off-

all that and manufacturers like Toyota, Honda and Datsun (now Nissan), along with a few other imports, paved the way with small cars for the masses. By today’s standards they weren’t very eco-friendly, but certainly used less fuel than the

land barges of the day. Now, non-domestic manufacturers produce some of the most advanced hybrids, electrics and other fuel-efficient vehicles. And there were plenty on display last week (and this week) at the show.

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Nothing wimpy about power-packed hybrids coming up Green Imports B8 used in the BMW ActiveHybrid 3 has proven itself in some of my favourite sports sedans. Here, it’s working with a 55-hp electric motor powering the rear wheels, to not only boost performance, but when driven with restraint, deliver good fuel economy. It can run in electric-only mode, or when pushed, operate with both motors running full bore. While coasting at speeds up to 100 mph, ECO PRO mode can be activated to switch off and decouple the gas engine.

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Although Honda has yet to announce its Canadian launch date, the Accord Plug-In Hybrid was unveiled in Los Angeles. It can run in electric-only mode for 20-28 km and has earned a class-leading EPA rating of 115 MPGe, surpassing many of its plug-in competitors. The Fit EV—the all-electric version of the roomy and practical Fit subcompact—was also on display, and managed an even better EPA rating of 118 MPGe.

LEXUS

The Lexus booth was chock-a-block with auto artistry, and the LF-LC concept was one of my

favourites. I’m confused by all the alpha-nomenclature (LF-LC, LF-CC, LFA, LSh, etc.), but nonetheless was impressed by this application of the L-finesse design language that took its cues from the LFA supercar. Its structure is a blend of light carbon fibre and aluminum alloys, which result is an extremely taut body that responds crisply to the driver. And a great platform for the next-generation Lexus Hybrid Drive system. Featuring a powerful Atkinson cycle gas engine and high-energy battery pack, this powertrain develops a whopping 500 hp—the most of any

Lexus hybrid. Styled after the LFLC concept and the LFA, the LF-CC Concept is a more compact, rear-wheel drive, full hybrid that provides a glimpse at future Lexus models. It is equipped with an all-new 2.5-litre 4-cylinder gas engine, mated to a compact, high-output, water-cooled electric motor, achieving class-leading energy efficiency, with more than 2 hp produced per gram of CO2. And just as important— it’s a head-turner.

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Also debuting on this continent, the Nissan HiCross Concept features a dramatic new look for a Nissan crossover, and seven-passenger seating on a compact footprint. It too is a hybrid, employing a 2.0-litre gas engine with electric motor. The Hi-Cross uses battery technology developed for the Leaf, which is coupled to Nissan’s proven Xtronic CVT.

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When the smart fortwo was first conceived more than two decades ago, developers anticipated the need for alternative powertrains, including an electric variant. The smart EV’s battery fits in place of the fuel tank and the electric motor replaces the gas engine, making it look just like any other smart fortwo. And thankfully, they’ve dramatically upped the power from the one I drove last year. Then, it did the zero-100 km/h ≥sprint≤ in around 20 seconds. Now that’s down to around 12, making it more of a pleasure around town. The new microcar is rated at 122 MGPe in the city, and European models have achieved up to 145 km on a full charge—

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TOYOTA

On display at the Toyota booth was arguably the best selection of fuel efficient vehicles at the Los Angeles Auto Show. As you’d expect, the Prius lineup was present in full force with the one that started it all—now California’s best-selling car—along with the Prius v (the lineup’s largest people and cargo hauler), the Prius c (the smallest and lowest priced—a subcompact) and the Prius Plug-In Hybrid (up to 25 km city driving). The electric RAV4 was missing from the booth on press day, but this collaboration with Tesla Motors is rated at 76 MPG3, while delivering all the benefits of this popular compact SUV. According to a company spokesperson, there are no plans to bring it to Canada.

VOLKSWAGEN

While everybody was gawking at the reveal of the stylishly tweaked 2013 Beetle Cabriolet, I perused some even greener offerings at the Volkswagen booth. Front and centre was the 2013 Jetta Hybrid, featuring a turbocharged 1.4 litre four-cylinder engine, paired with a 27 hp electric motor and an “electric-only” mode that will go for a couple of kilometres. It combines the handsome look of a conventional Jetta, and is reported to deliver driving dynamics more in line with a VW than a fuel-sipper. There were more vehicles on display in Los Angeles than space will allow, so visit the auto show web site for more details: www.laautoshow.com.

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Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

Class 1 Drivers to haul dry vans Western Canada & US. Only drivers with 2 years exp. & US border crossing capability. Local Drivers also required. Dedicated tractors, paid drops, direct deposit. No phone calls Fax 250-546-0600 WANTED: Experienced log truck driver for full-time permanent position in the Vernon area. Call (250) 550-0164

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Employment

Farm Workers

Help Wanted

20 Farm Workers needed for pruning, thinning & picking in Ellison & Glenmore area. $10.25/hr or $18/bin peice rate. 40hrs/wk. A&G Sandher Orchards, 3060 Lakha Rd Kelowna BC, V1X 7W1. 250-4486541 gurjinder@hotmail.com INTRIGUE Wines Ltd., located at 2291 Goldie Road, Lake Country, BC, is seeking seasonal vineyard labourers, in Lake Country, to start work February 18, 2013 for approx. 8 months. Candidates must be willing to work outdoors and in all seasonal conditions. On the job training is provided, duties include grounds and vineyard maintenance, operation of farm and vineyard equipment. Starting wage $10.25/hour, approx 40-50 hours per week. Please fax resume to 250-7662834 or email employment@intriguewines.ca. Phone number 1-877-4743754. We thank all applicants in advance, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Tarlok Singh Orchard needs farm workers, thinning picking pruning apples $10.25/hr. 40-60hrs per/wk. March 10 October 31. 250-491-9340 VOLCANIC Hills Estate Winery and TBA Farm Ltd. Needs workers, 5-6 days/wk, 40-50 hrs/wk., $10.25/hr. Feb. 1Dec. 30. Apple thinning, picking, cherry picking & work in vineyard - tying, sukering, green pruning, new planting, picking. We also need workers to help in wine cellar. Submit Resume by fax: 778-755-5595 or by mail: 3030 Elliott Rd. Westbank V4T 1M2. Phone: 250-768-5768 WESTBANK Nursery Ltd. Farm workers needed 5/6 d/pr/wk 40/50 hrs/pr/wk $10.25 pr/hr Mar-Nov2013 for potting, pruning, general labour & harvesting. Contact FAX:250-7680860 MAIL:3417A Paynter Road, Westbank BC V4T 1R3 TEL: 250-768-3355

Help Wanted ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS? 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. BDO Canada Limited. Trustee in Bankruptcy. #200-1628 Dickson Avenue. Kelowna, BC V1Y 9X1 An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

Employment

Help Wanted

PT Graveyard/day time cleaners req’d at Parkinson Rec. Centre. Please leave resume at Admin. Attention:Donna Central Okanagan

Landmark 1 #210 -1726 Dolphin Ave., Kelowna BC

Business Plan Development Programs • Evaluate your opportunity with the 1 Day Entrepreneur Assessment Program $160 • Prepare for start-up with the 4 Week Business Plan Development Program $800 (1 day program is a pre-requisite for applications and acceptance) Financial assistance for eligible unemployed participants who want to start or purchase a business may be available. Information sessions held every Friday from 10-11am.

Call 250-868-2132 www.cfdcco.bc.ca

Funding provided through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Agreement

Anjie Orchard, 2411 Davidson Rd. Kelowna - Orchard Workers wanted for thinning, pruning & picking, $10.25/hr. or piece rate, up to 60hrs/wk. March 10th - October 31st. Apply by fax, (250)-765-3002

CAUTION

While we try to ensure all advertisements appearing in the Kelowna Capital News are placed by reputable businesses with legitimate offers, we do caution our readers to undertake due diligence when answering any advertisement, particularly when the advertiser is asking for monies up front. CLEANERS needed for Big White Ski Season. Only mature need apply. Fax resume to 250-861-8844 EI CLAIM Denied? Need Help? 18yrs Exp. As an EI Officer. Will prepare & Present Appeals. Reasonable Rates. Call Bernie Hughes, Toll Free at 1-877-581-1122.

QUALITY Manager wanted at Coral Beach Farms Ltd. 16351 Carr’s Landing Road, Lake Country, BC. Permanent Position. Must have a minimum of 4 years post-secondary education. Successful candidates must have in depth knowledge of cherries and cherry grading, Global Gap requirements, as well as a minimum of 5 years’ experience managing a cherry sorting room, including quality control and phytosanitary systems. Must have a minimum of 3 seasons experience managing optical cherry sizing equipment. Applicant must be capable of working 6-7 days a week, 10-12 hours a day during harvest from June to September and 5 days a week, 8-10 hours a day off harvest. Work includes but is not limited to developing and maintaining food quality systems, managing 100+ sorting and box filling workers while maximizing efficiencies and ensuring quality from the field. Pay range $28-$40/hour. Apply by fax at 250-766-0813 or email at jobs@coralbeach.ca Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Fax resumes to: 780725-4430 Seasonal labourer positions at Coral Beach Farms Ltd. 16351 Carr’s Landing, Lake Country BC. No experience necessary. Must have own transportation. Applicant must be capable of physically demanding (incl. heavy lifting) work in all weather conditions. 6-7 days a week. 10-12 hours a day beginning approximately February 15th. 2012. Work includes tree planting, pruning & irrigation. Pay $10.25/hour. Apply by fax at 250-766-0813 or email at jobs@coralbeach.ca

FIND A FRIEND

FT. Vinyl deck installer min 2 yrs exp. Competitive wages. conﬁdential.resume@hotmail.ca

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 Feb 15 - Oct 31, 2013. $10.25/hr. 10hrs/day, 6 days/wk. Reply to to Sedona Holdings Ltd 1790 High Rd, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 7C1 PEACHLAND Liquor Store is looking for PT help evenings and weekends. Must Have “Serving it Right”. Please apply in person, Hwy 97, Peachland Centre Mall

Are you into exercise, motivated and wanting some extra income? Capital News is looking for a person or persons with a reliable vehicle to deliver newspapers door to door in the Kelowna and Westside areas. Various sized routes on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Your papers would be dropped at your home early in the morning, and you would have the whole day to complete your deliveries. Work as much or as little as you want. To apply for this position, please call Capital News Circulation at 250-763-7575 and ask for Richard.

Trades, Technical

VINEYARD

WORKERS:

Planting, pruning, harvesting and general vineyard work Seasonal March 15–Nov.15, 2013, required for vineyards located in Osoyoos & Kelowna. Rate - $10.25/hr up to 60 hrs per week and 6 days per week. Previous vineyard or farming work an asset. Fax, Email or Mail to : CedarCreek Estate Winery, Fax (250)764-2603 or email: employment@cedarcreek.bc.ca

Business address: 5445 Lakeshore Road, Kelowna, BC, V1W 4S5 by January 4, 2013 Phone:(250)-764-8866

Ofce Support MERRIT B.C Data Entry Clerk: responsible for daily data entry of time sheets for up to 150 unionized employees. Payroll experience would be a definite asset. Please forward Resume to careers@rokstadpower.com

Trades, Technical

Employment

Eagle West Truck & Crane Inc. is currently accepting resumes for Crane Operator for our Kamloops & Kelowna Operations. We are a Non - Union Company Offering Employees a Competitive Wage & Beneﬁts Package. Eligible candidates will be required to have valid crane certification & must have a Class 1 with clean abstract, and be willing to work in a challenging environment.

Trades, Technical

Computer Services

Household Services

12/7 A MOBILE COMPUTER TECH. Certified computer technician, virus removal, repairs, upgrades. Let me come to you. (250)-717-6520.

YARD Clean Up. Leaves, grass, gutters, carpentry, snow shoveling etc. 250-801-4298

Services

NEED TO get Facebook, Twitter & Linkedin working for your business? For help phone (250)260-0253 or email: info@lebens.ca

Mind Body Spirit #1 for a reason. Paradise Massage. Where men come to relax. 778-477-5050 Kelowna AFFORDABLE, Excellent F/B Massage. New! Neuro-Activating Touch. Linda 862-3929. AROMATHERAPY/SHIATSU A soothing touch. 8am-10pm. (250)-768-8999 ASIAN Massage. Lovely, Peaceful Setting, $60/hr. Call (250)-317-3575 BLISS Massage 4 your every need. 10 yrs exp. men only . Call 4 appt. 250-215-7755 ESSENTIAL Body Sage, Convenient, Private Studio. Call 778-477-1582 MAGIC HANDS! Full body relaxation. Lessons & prostate massage avail. Ladies & Men. 20 yrs. exp. 250-801-8079 THAI Massage. Totally relax & energize your body & mind. Open 7 days/wk 250-801-7188

HYPNOSIS WORKS!

Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist Zen Mountain Hypnotherapy Call Today - 250.826.2296

Moving & Storage

AAA Best Rates Moving $59+. FLAT Rates long dist. Weekly trips BC/AB. 250-861-3400 DAN-MEL MOVING SERVICES Local & long distance 250215-0147 or 250-766-1282 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 JOE’S MOVING.reasble rates fully equip’d trucks, local-long dist, no job too small470-8194

Drywall J&C Drywall, + Sm. reno’s., Tbar, taping, tex. ceilings, free est., ref’s avail., 778-821-1850 PESL DRYWALL Service Inc. Renovations, new construction and repairs. Boarding, taping, textured ceilings. Call Tomas at 250-212-4483 or 860-3495.

Floor Reﬁnishing/ Installations LASKA’S Floor Service is a family owned & operated business that specializes in providing customers exceptional quality & service throughout Canada. They provide services such as carpet, tiles, hardwood, linoleum & specialty flooring such as bamboo, cork & herringbone. To contact them, call 1-250295-0454 or visit their website at www.laskasflooring.com

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Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Home Care

FRAMERS & Cribbers wanted, own transportation. Custom Choice Builders Ltd. Phone: 250-862-0958

Help over the holidays? Compassionate care. Taking clients cleaning,shopping, meals meds & respite.(250)717-1021

RV Techs, looking for a change? Come join our team in the pool & spa business. Year round employment, competitive salary, benefit package. Strong customer skills, plumbing, electrical, diagnostics req’d. Email resume to: pooltubtech@shaw.ca

Cleaning Services 360º Clean Premium Quality, Professional & Reliable. Making U House Proud. 215-1073 CHRISTMAS cleaning now or weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, move in or out. (250)763-2377 WILL DO ALL TYPES OF CLEANING. EXPERIENCED. $20/HR CALL (250)-765-8880

GET BENT Metal Fab, fences, gates, railings, security bars, 863-4418www.getbentmetalfab.ca

JOLA CONTRACTING Affordable Home Improvement Solutions Call (778)215-5115 KSK Framing & Foundations. Quality workmanship at reas rates. Free est 250-979-8948

Strong Roots Flooring Inc. Wood floor refinishing/installation, Ins. Lic’d. 250-808-7668.

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Machining & Metal Work

Contractors

Financial Services

Please forward resumes: Attn. Branch Manager: rtrowsse@ eaglewestcranes.com or fax (1)250.573.0040

Trades, Technical

Services

Wanted: Experienced Carpenters for forming, foundation and framing. Own tool belt. Fax: 250-765-2262 or Phone: 250-212-9925, 250-212-9926

Healing Arts Crane Operator

Services

GARAGE Doors- install, service, repair all makes of doors & openers. 250-878-2911

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

Handypersons A-Z HANDYMAN, domestic wizard, furniture assembly, all repairs & reno’s.250-859-4486

ROLL ENDS For Sale at The Kelowna Capital News. 2495 Enterprise Way. GREAT for the kids to draw on, puppy training, and packing for moving. CLEANER THAN NEWS PRINT! $1 + up. Talk to the girls in classiﬁeds to purchase yours.

250-763-7114

Painting & Decorating

100% Prestige Painting, European Craftsmanship, Fine Detail work Ext/Int. 250-864-1041 Ace of Trades Painting. Winter specials. Free est from 1 room to entire home, 250-878-5540. WWW.PAINTSPECIAL.COM

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3 Rooms For $299, 2 Coats Any Colour

Home Improvements

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls. Cloverdale Premium Quality Paint. NO PAYMENT, until job is completed!

www.paintspecial.com. 3 rooms for $299! Price incls. Cloverdale Premium Quality Paint. NO PAYMENT until the job is completed! Free Est. (1) 250-899-3163

DREGER MECH. Plumbing, Gasfitting, comm/res & reno, ins’d, 24hr. Call 250-575-5878.

Plumbing

Home Repairs

Rooﬁng & Skylights

LARRY’S Handyman & Reno Serv., Lg. & Sm. jobs, Graffitti Removal etc., 250-718-8879

GERMAN MASTER ROOFER. Free estimate. Call Steffen, 250-863-8224

Certified Electricians & Millwrights Gorman Bros. Lumber Ltd. is a modern sawmill located in Westbank in the Okanagan Valley. We are currently looking for Certified Millwrights and Electricians to join our maintenance team. The candidates will have the following:

Millwrights: • Interprovincial Journeymen Certification • Industrial work experience • Excellent trouble shooting skills • Strong mechanical aptitude with attention to detail • Welding experience would be an asset • Be flexible to work various shifts

Electricians: • Interprovincial Journeymen Certification • Three years work experience in an industrial setting • Excellent trouble shooting skills • PLC programming experience • Be flexible to work various shifts • Apprentices with a technology diploma would also be considered Gorman Bros. Lumber Ltd. is a progressive board mill that offers an excellent wage and benefits package.

The eyes have it Fetch a Friend from the SPCA today!

Interested persons can fax or email their resumes to:

Mart Blazina

Fax: 250-768-6291 Email: info@gormanbros.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

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AFFORDABLE PAINTING

• Bath Remodels • Decks • Drywall

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

MOVING/ STORAGE

Price includes Cloverdale Premium Quality Paint NO PAYMENT Until Job Is Completed!

RENOVATIONS

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ACE OF TRADES

Gates & custom orders, staining.

Strong Roots Flooring Inc. Wood floor refinishing, supply and installation of flooring

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Please call a classified representative at

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RYDER ROOFING LTD. Free estimates, senior discounts, member of B.B.B. Fully insured, WCB coverage. All types of shingle roofing & torch on roofing systems. ‘From a hole in your roof to a whole new roof.’

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Pets & Livestock

Merchandise for Sale

$300 & Under

Merchandise for Sale

Rooﬁng & Skylights

Feed & Hay

Pets

Free Items

Misc. for Sale

Misc. Wanted

RYDER Roofing Ltd. ‘From a hole in your roof to a whole new roof.’ Call: 250-765-3191

HAY FOR SALE; Grass or Grass Alfalfa mix, Large square bales, 3x3x8, $160/ton. Round bales $70. each, approx. 800lbs. Delivery avail. on larger orders. 250-8386630 cell 250-804-6720

WOLF Hybrid puppies, female & male available. $500. Phone: 778-478-1007

FREE pick up , appliances or any kind of metal. Call (250)765-9303, 250-212-3122

Merchandise for Sale

Free pickup, of aluminum windows, wire, pipe, air conditioners & batteries. 250-717-0581

GREAT GIFT IDEA! ChillSpot is The COOLEST Dog Bed-A new and innovative, thermodynamically cooled dog bed, that enhances the cool tile surfaces our pets rely on during the warm weather months. Use promo code COOLGIFT For 10 % off! www.chillspot.biz

WANTED Dodge Dually 3500 4x4 or 2500,diesel 94-2002 models.Prefer 12v automatic. Bob (403)703-4777

Rubbish Removal ERIK IS BACK FOR RUBBISH REMOVAL ONLY

Hauling ATTENTION The Capital News cannot be responsible for errors after the first day of publication of any advertisement. Notice of errors on the first day should immediately be called to the attention of the Classified Department to be corrected for the following edition.

OPEN FOR BOOKINGS

FROM DEC 20TH -27TH

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Swimming Pools/ Hot Tubs PENGUIN MFG. HOT TUB COVERS. 250-860-7805

Pets

GRASS Hay, Alfalfa Grass, 1st & 2nd cut, Square bales. 250-546-8010

4 Purebred West Highland Terriers female puppies almost 4 weeks old. Mother & Father to view. First Litter.$1000 Call 250-679-8808 BORDER Collie Pups Purebred. Tri-Color. 778-754-2277 nancythbay.wix.com/ underfoot-puppies GERMAN Shephard puppies. Home raised. $350, Call 778478-1007 Purebred Beagles all females 9 weeks old,1st shots, vet checked. $600.ea (250)5469571

Garage Sales

Tiling TILE Setter. Artistic Ceramics. Custom tile setting. Call 250870-1009

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay

Building Supplies Cedar D style logs, sidings, panelling, decking, Fir and Hemlock flooring, timbers, special orders. Rouck Bros, Lumby. 1-800-960-3388 rouckbros.com

$100 & Under CLOTHE Dryer, $75. Phone: 250-765-2789 Figure Skates, ladies, Reebok, 7-7.5, brand new & sharpened, in box. $70, 250-762-5116 WASHING Machine, $95. Phone: 250-765-2789

$200 & Under

French Provincial Couch & Chairs. Recently upholstered, excellent cond. $300,491-1832 STOVE for sale, CSA & UL approved, 1200sqft for $225. Phone: 250-762-8523 Upright Piano & Bench, beautiful tone, light touch, everything works. $300, 766-5654.

Firearms Weber & Markin Gunsmiths, The Best Little Gunshop Around for the Sportsman’s Christmas Wish List, Kel, 4-1691 Powick 250-762-7575, Tues-Sat 10-6 facebook.com/WeberMarkin

Free Items

SOLID Oak Kitchen Table, 6 Chairs, 1 Leaf, $250. Call: 250-861-8097

BEAUTIFUL Walnut Entertainment Unit in Great condition. Like new. You pick up. Call (778)478-7740 FIREWOOD/PALLETS free for the taking, off Spall Rd. behind Savoy Equipment. 250860-2259 FREE: 32” Television. Apply at 847 Theadora Rd. FREE: Kitchenaide Fridge, White. Phone: 778-755-4356

Misc. for Sale

Antique Wood Cook Stove, $150. Phone: 250-765-2789 UNIQUE Retro V-shaped Shuffle Board, $200. Call: 250861-8097

$300 & Under

CODY AUCTIONS CLEARANCE SALE SATURDAY, DEC. 15 ONLY! 9 AM-5 PM Moving Sale, 1563 Longley Cres., Dec. 15, 9am-3pm. Something for everyone! Tools, furniture & misc.

Fruit & Vegetables

FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN THE CLASSIFIEDS

Fruit & Vegetables

Fresh From the Fields

Store Closures of ladies clothing, home decor, stocking stuffers up to 75% off tagged price! 1135 Stevens Rd. West Kelowna

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Auctions

AND COLLECTIBLE

AUCTION

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16TH

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

250-763-7114

50 Lots of high-end Jewellery View and browse the catalogue on-line

Graziano Orchards 3455 Rose Rd. E. Kelowna Different variety of Apples, & Walnuts (250)-860-2644

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Clearance prices on high quality solid wood, leather, antiques and collectibles. Up to 50% off our already low prices. OK Estates Furniture and More. 3292 Highway 97N beside Kelowna Hyundai 250-807-7775 11-5 Tues-Sat. Shop online at okestates.ca

Heavy Duty Machinery A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges / Equipment Wheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63’ & 90’ Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C “Cabs”20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & StorageCall 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc. All insurance in place to work on your property. 250-260-0217

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? Moving Sale: Dining room table with 6 chairs, a buffet & hutch; Piano; Plant stand; Rugs; 13” TV & stand; Cedar chest & more! 250-762-4357 Recollectables is now open! Collectables, antiques, furniture & quality used goods. 191 Asher Road, 778-753-6169. We buy select items & estates. WANTED: Vintage paintings, postcards, fishing rods, reels, tackle, old knives, Native baskets, old guns, saddles & gun rigs, military medals, pocket watches, etc. Silver & gold coins. Honest & Confidential! Cash Paid! 250-308-7342, 250-260-8069

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BETTER THAN NEW Completely Redone Beauty 2200sq ft, 1 level. Many features not found in a new home in this price range. 9 top of the line appls. 4 rooms with F/P, built in wall to wall entertainment center, huge garage & much more. Quiet country setting, in a great, friendly, active community. Compare value, you won’t be disappointed. Must be seen to be appreciated. $498,900. Motivated to sell bring all offers! Open house: 186 Crown Crescent Vernon area. Sat, 1pm-3pm or call for appt. 1-403-540-2991. BUYING or SELLING? For professional info call Grant Assoc. Broker, Premiere Canadian Properties (250)-8626436, FREE Evaluation MORTGAGES LOW RATES. 10YR. 3.89% 5 YR. 2.99% Trish at 250-470-8324

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EXCLUSIVE Canadian Built SRI’s in Belaire Estates. Hurry, only 3 lots left! For more information and to view show homes call Lake Country Modular 515 Beaver Lake Road, Kelowna (adjacent to SRI’s factory )1-866-766-2214 www.LCMhomes.com MOVE into your Brand New home before Xmas & get 6 Whirlpool appliances FREE. 3 bedroom, 2 bath California drywall homes. #1317 SIERRAS $159,900.00 #606 SIERRAS $169,900.00 #601 SIERRAS $209,900.00 or pre owned 2001 Westpoint 4 bedroom, 2 bath home @ $658.27 per month OAC. Good clean condition. Accent Homes 250-769-6614

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BOXING Week Specials in Effect: Norinco M14 308 cal incl. 520rds of ammo $833. Norinco AR-15 223 cal incl 1600rds of ammo $1299, other specials at Weber & Markin Gunsmiths The Best Little Gunshop Around 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575 Tue-Sat 10-6

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2 bedroom. Downtown. New carpet, tile, hardwood, new paint, new fridge, & new sink. $950/mo. Call 778-214-0087 or 778-753-1210 APARTMENTS FOR RENT in Granada Gardens for OCT & beyond, ranging from $800$850/mo, Call 250-765-6578 CENTRE of Kelowna. New affordable lux 1&2bd, 5appls, ug prking, NS/NP. 250-763-6600. www.rentcentrepoint.com

Commercial/ Industrial FOR LEASE 1000 sq.ft. Office Trailer fully serviced on fenced 1/2 acre. Zoned Heavy Industrial Including Auto Wrecking. $3000 triple net incl. Fenced 1/2 acre service industrial lot available. Central Westside Location. will build to suit. 250-769-7424 MAIN Floor. 1300-2400 sq.ft. Central Rutland. Rent $12 per sq/ft. Details (250)-862-7384

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Duplex / 4 Plex 4- 2bd West Kel., units. 2 avail 15th Dec. others avail 1st of Jan. Each reno’d. 5 appls.incl new w/d., prkg, NS. NP. $750$975 +utils. 250-767-6330 Avail now, 2bd tri-plex end unit on acreage in Rutland. Bright, clean, F/S, W/D, NS, NP. $775 + utils.250-491-0303 Avail now, Ground floor, 1bd, near KLO college, 1bath, 4appl’s, cov’d patio & storage. $900 utils incl. NP, ref’s req’d. 250-861-9013, 250-878-2049

Mobile Homes & Pads Available Immediately. Exceptional 3bdrm, 2bath mobile home in quiet Kelowna West Estates, 610 Katherine Rd. 5 appl’s, $1400 + utils. Call 250769-0109 or 250-878-9970

Homes for Rent 1BD Cottage in Country setting with scenic view, just 5 min. from Orchard Park. Quiet clean. Small Pet negot. NS $795 + utils Available Dec 1 Call (250)762-6627p 2 BD Carriage DT Kelowna NP, NS, 5 Appls, Park, $1200 + Util. Jan 1. 250-860-2646 2BDRM Townhouse. Great location, near amens & bus. FS, WD, free prking, balcony overlooking big yard, $975, NP. Avail Jan. 1, 250-470-0000 495 Montgomery w/gar. $1350 475 Montgomery Rd. 3bd, 1bath, st., fr., w/d, carport, full bsmt. $1250. 250-317-8844 Small house for rent, 1bd, 1bath, tidy & clean. Rutland, near YMCA, NS, NP, $600 + utils. (250)765-8406, lve msg. Winﬁeld, 3 bdrm, 2 bath house, quiet area, $1295 + util., n/s, n/p, 250-548-3378.

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2BD bsmt suite in N. Rutland. Near schools & shops. NS, NP, no laundry, $750 incl utils. Call 250-491-1829 HOSPITAL area, 1bd, shower, d/w, fridge, hot plate. 1 person, no pets, NS, NP, $675. Available Jan 1. 250-860-8031 Mission area, furnished. Priv bdrm/livingroom Share kitchen, laundry room, bathroom & lovely yard. Price incl’s all utils & cable $775 250-718-7455 NEW 1bdrm + den. Utils & int incl’d, NP & No parties. Avail now, $800, 250-763-7553 QUALITY 1 bdrm suite, College area, avail Jan. 1, F/S, W/D, int & cable incl’d, $900 mo, N/S, N/P, 250-317-2965. RUTLAND AREA- Furnished 1 bdrm bsmt suite. Avail Jan 1 to May 31. Shared W/D, NS/NP. Refs. $600./mo inclusive. Call 250-491-0863.

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Rooms for Rent Room for rent: $475 & small trailer,$500. Mature mail only, tv/cbl/utils incl’d. lndry, 250861-8907, 250-899-1235 ROOMS from $430. No drugs, NP, No parties. 250-860-8106, 250-899-5152, 250-300-9839. RUTLAND Area 1bd $425 all utils incl, int & cab. tv. For female NS, NP, NB, No Drugs, on bus route. 250-862-9749, 250-575-9109. Rutland furn’d rooms for working man, 30+, livingrm, TV, kitchen, lndry, utils incl, $400 & $525 + DD. 250-215-1561

Senior Assisted Living Mission area home, get some care & keep your independance. Includes priv bd with cable,phone, 3 home cooked meals and snacks, laundry & housekeeping done & all utilities. $1250,(250)317-3341

Shared Accommodation 1BD for rent, female pref’d. private bath, shared kitchen, includes: W/D, cbl/utils. Avail. immed.$600/mo 250-860-2194 1bd for rent in house. Shared kitchen, bath & yard. NP, incl. utils, male pref., hospital area. $500/mo. Call: 250-860-8031 SHARED Accom, female only. No alcohol or drugs, 2 bdrm basement suite, 1000 sqft. $450/mo + $100.00 (1/2 util.) 6 months minimum. Call Beth for details at 250-491-1295

Suites, Lower 1Bdrm 1000 sqft., soundproof, gr level. Bright quiet & private. fr, st, a/c, parking & utils incl’d. NP. No parties, NS. Ind. ref’s req’d.$750/mo Call (250)765-5204 Avail Dec15/12 1 BDRM + DEN main level suite in Lakeview Hts, West Kelowna. $800/mo incl utils. Call Mira (604) 889-5362.

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NOTICE to Creditors & Others Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Peter Goodwin Lawrence of 960 Nassau Cres. Kelowna BC., are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claim should be sent to: Karen Bygdnes of 960 Nassua Cres., before March 1, 2013 after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it.

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Legal Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: THE ESTATE OF IRENE EVALENA PURVES, ALSO KNOWN AS IRENE EVA LENA PURVES, DECEASED. Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Irene Evalena Purves, also known as Irene Eva Lena Purves, formerly of Winfield, British Columbia, are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executors care of 3009B-28th Street, Vernon, British Columbia. V1T 4Z7, on or before January 11, 2013 after which date the Executors will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executors then have notice. James Purves Jr. and Gloria Irene Parsons, Co- Executors of the estate of Irene Evalena Purves, also known as Irene Eva Lena Purves C/O Allan Francis Pringle Barristers and Solicitors 3009B-28th Street Vernon, British Columbia V1T4Z7 Telephone: 250542-1177 Facsimile: 250-5421105

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Recreational/Sale 1985 5th Wheel 26 ft Komfort Exc cond. $4950 Call (403)703-4777 Bob

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Court Bailiff’s Sale The COURT BAILIFF will offer for sale by sealed tender, the interest of the judgment debtor GERALD MOLYNEAUX, in the following goods and chattels, which are purported to be as follows: 2003 Nissan Pathfinder VIN: JN8DR09Y23W808467 Sealed offers marked “7376” will be received at the Court Bailiffs office located at 3120 30th Avenue, Vernon, B.C. V1T 2C2 up to and including 11:00 am December 28, 2012. Sold on an “as is, where is” basis. The highest or any offer not necessarily accepted. For legal notations, Terms of Sale and Conditions of Sale, please visit www.interiorbailiffs.com for more information. Peter Van Bodegom, Court Bailiff Area 9.

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Remission of Real estate agents set positive examples HST underway ▼ CARE AWARD RECIPIENTS

Two Kelowna realtors have been recognized for their volunteer contributions to Kelowna. Presented recently with the Realtors Care Award by the Central Okanagan zone of the Okanagan Mainland Real Estate Board Recognized are Annette Lipkovits, wth Century 21 Assurance Realty, and Dino Gini, with Realty Executives of the Okanagan. In recognition of how real estate agents give of their time, money and expertise, this is the seventh year OMREB has sponsored the award presentation, which took place Dec. 7 at the awards luncheon. “Annette and Dino are very worthy recipients of this award,” said OMREB president Rob Shaw. “Their energetic and ongoing support for worthwhile causes in the Kelowna area exemplifies those realtors who have made long-term contributions to the communities in which they live and earn a living, and promotes public awareness that our members care deeply enough to be actively involved.” Annette Lipkovits was honoured for tirelessly and selflessly donating her time to many volunteer and fundraising efforts at home and away. She is the heart behind every fundraising event at her Century 21 Assurance office in Kelowna, especially the local chapter’s Easter Seals campaigns. She strives to surpass the previous year’s donations as well as challenge her office to continue to top their own record for B.C. in order to send disabled children to a special camp in Winfield every

Annette Lipkovits year. Lipkovits is also one of the driving forces behind the 24-Hour Relay— not only helping to organize the event but a catalyst in promoting it among her colleagues to create a strong turn-out every year. Near and dear to her heart is The Umbrella Foundation, an organization committed to assisting displaced children in Nepal with their studies and after school activities, and keeping them off the streets so they can have the childhood they deserve. Last year, Lipkovits and her daughter Kelsey spent three months volunteering in two Umbrella homes, and she returned again this year with her husband for another extended stay. Locally, she hosts an annual Umbrella Golf Classic fundraiser and is planning a charity New Year’s celebration this year. Besides being OM-

REB’s Kelowna MLS tour coordinator for many years, Lipkovits also finds time to volunteer with the Kelowna Y and has begun to work with the B.C. Professional Firefighters Burn Fund. For Dino Gini, this is the second time in the past five years he has received the Realtors Care Award for his deep rooted commitment to supporting community sports in Kelowna. Recognized for mentoring young athletes and his significant role in financially supporting many sports teams and leagues in the Okanagan, Gini first received the award in 2007. He continues to passionately devote 15 to 20 hours per week towards the development of up and coming athletes, as well as raising funds through his successful “Adopt an Athlete” program. In 2005, he received one of the B.C.’s Coach of the Year awards for

Dino Gini leading the senior girls basketball team at Kelowna’s Immaculata Regional High School to their third provincial championship. Over the years, Gini has supported many teams including the Kelowna Rockets, UBCO basketball, Kelowna Minor Basketball, Mustangs senior girls basketball, and Pinnacle Elite Athletes. A former squash player, as well as an avid hockey, baseball and basketball fan, Gini landed a job as manager of the Courtplex Fitness Centre when he first arrived in Kelowna in 1988. He has generously given back to the local sports community ever since. During the slowdown in the economy, the need for volunteers and engaged community citizenship has never been greater. This year there were a total of nine Central Okanagan Zone nominees— the largest number of

nominations since the local launch of the award program in 2006. Also nominated for their community involvement were: • Ken Bessason of Royal LePage Kelowna, • Craig Broderick of Re/ Max Commercial Solutions, • Alice Hooper of Realty Executives of the Okanagan (Kelowna), • Mark Jennings-Bates of Realty Executives of the Okanagan (Kelowna), • Michael Loewen of Royal LePage Kelowna, • Joel Sherlock of Re/Max Kelowna, • Todd Simpson of Royal LePage Kelowna (Westbank). “Congratulations to the winners and all nominees for being good public citizens, and truly caring about the local and global communities they live and work in,” said Janice Myers, executive director of Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board.

ack in August 2011, B.C. residents successfully voted by a mere 9.46 per cent to abolish the Harmonized Sales Tax and revert back to our province’s previous ways of having two taxes—GST and PST. This long transitional process has recently just reached the next phase. As of Dec. 1, 2012, the Temporary Housing Transition Tax was implementREAL ESTATE ed allowing for a tax of two per cent on the RUNDOWN only sale price for any newly built homes. Only when ownership and possession transfer occur after that date is Ceinwen when the two per cent tax Morgan became applicable. The B.C. new housing rebate threshold has also been increased from $525,000 to $850,000, reflecting a substantial 90 per cent of newly built homes may now be eligible for a provincial HST rebate. Increasing the rebate threshold, has allowed for a 60 per cent increase in savings producing the maximum value of $42,500 from the previous $26,250. It has been estimated that in 2013 raising the new housing rebate to $850,000 should save new home owners about $60 million. As of April 1, 2013, the government will kickoff with a provincial grant program for purchasers of a secondary vacation and recreation home up to $850,000. The maximum savings could be up to $42,500. These new HST transitional rules will be in place until March 31, 2015, when PST and GST comes into effect on April 1, 2015. As of March 2012, the B.C. government has begun to pay back in equal installments over a five year term to the federal government the $1.6 billion which was originally borrowed in 2010 to convert the province to HST. Recently in a survey conducted by B.C. Chamber of Commerce, it was reported that 63 per cent of businesses in the province are not prepared for a switch back to PST and less then three-quarters of the businesses claim they have never received any information on PST from the government . “Many new businesses in B.C. have never collected the PST, and need to be brought up to speed so that consumers are not negatively impacted at the cash register come April,” said John Winter, B.C. Chamber of Commerce president. In order to help small and large business along through this transitional period a toll free help line has been established for any PST related questions, 1-877-388-4440 or email CTBTaxQuestions@gov.bc.ca. Now is our time for B.C. residents to take the initiative and become knowledgeable of this change that we ourselves voted in back 2011. Ceinwen Morgan has worked in the Kelowna real estate industry for the past five years.

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