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Drunken night sends gondola jumper to hospital Jennifer Smith STAFF REPORTER
A drunken skier jumped from the Big White Ski Resort gondola lift on Saturday evening after smashing out a window to make the brazen leap. The man, in his early 20s, was said to be very intoxicated and causing problems on the hill when he decided to make a 15-metre jump out of Lara’s
Gondola, a free service ferrying guests from the Happy Valley Day Lodge at the base of the resort to the ski village centre. “He collapsed due to his injuries and was taken (to the hospital) by ambulance,” said Kelowna RCMP Cpl. Tania Carroll, who confirmed the information police had compiled Monday morning. The police report stated ski patrol had been chasing the
man, who was trying to give them the slip when he made the fateful jump; but a source at Big White, who was not authorized to comment publicly, said the patrollers were never involved. Information from this source indicates the patrol was only contacted an hour after the fact, at about 8:30 p.m., when the man’s friends and family reported him missing. Big White fire department
responded to the first calls for assistance and administered first aid on scene. “He had injuries to his pelvis,” said fire chief Jamie Svendsen, who noted it was ski patrollers who helped keep the man warm until an ambulance could reach the resort. Some of the on-call firefighters are also ski patrol members, so the fire department, via its dual members, contacted the
ski patrol to help transport the individual on a backboard with a neck brace to the mountain infirmary where they waited 40 to 50 minutes for the ambulance to arrive. An RCMP officer, who was said to be at the ski hill when the incident occurred, was also contacted for assistance.
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The man who set fire to another passed out at a house party Dec. 7 in Kelowna, pleaded guilty to both charges against him Monday afternoon. Mathew Sweet-Grant, 20, was charged with aggravated assault and assault with a weapon for his part in the bizarre incident, which seemed to follow a pattern of similar behaviour among the group involved. “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,” Kelowna RCMP spokesman Const. Kris Clark told reporters last Thursday, the morning of their first court appearance and bail hearing. Both Sweet-Grant and his friend Joshua McWhirter, 18, were charged with aggravated assault, McWhirter for allegedly doing the filming.
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Kelowna RCMP responded to a stabbing incident that occurred Sunday evening, about 5 p.m., in a parking lot at 311 Banks Rd. Police say a 34-year-
old male had just arrived in Kelowna off the Greyhound bus and was walking from Leckie Road to Banks along the highway when a male suspect approached him.
A physical altercation occurred which led to the suspect stabbing the victim in the abdomen. The suspect, who fled the scene on foot, is described as a Caucasian male, ap-
proximately 25 years old and about 5-foot-5 to 5-foot-8 tall. He was wearing a brown hoody with a large orange logo on the back, blue jeans and running shoes.
The victim was transported to KGH for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. Anyone with any information is asked to call the Kelowna RCMP at
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Shooting spree leads to additional charges Cheryl Wierda CONTRIBUTOR
More charges have been laid against the trio accused in last summer’s shoot-out and chase, alleging they were part of a criminal organization. Ashley Collins, 19, Michael Ellis, 39, and Shawn Wysynski, 32, were all initially charged with three counts of attempted murder and a count of robbery using a firearm following what’s been described as a onehour, 70-kilometre, chase that started on Boucherie Road and ended at Swan Lake in Vernon on July 31. The men faced additional charges of flight from police and danger-
ous operation of a motor vehicle. During the alleged chase, which began when police tried to pull over a green Dodge Caravan, shots were fired from both sides and Collins was struck, police said at the time. On Monday, the three accused were scheduled to make first appearances on new charges, some of which allege they were part of a criminal organization. Under the law, a criminal organization is a group of three or more people whose main purpose is to commit serious offences which would likely result in a material benefit to one or more people in the group.
Collins is now charged with two counts of attempted murder for the benefit of a criminal organization, while Ellis and Wysynski face four counts. Ellis also faces a fifth charge of attempted murder. As well, the trio face a charge of reckless discharge of a restricted/prohibited firearm to benefit a criminal organization, five counts of robbery using a restricted or prohibited firearm and five other weapons related charges. Ellis and Wysynski still remain charged with flight from a police officer and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle. Their case is scheduled to return to court on Jan. 3.
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SWEET TREAT…Santa was on hand to dish out cake to Kelowna Mayor Walter Gray and other
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Message to premier from women is focus on economy Alistair Waters ASSISTANT EDITOR
Premier Christy Clark says the message she received from a large group of women in Kelowna late last week was remarkably similar to what she has been hearing from women across the province—the government needs to concentrate on getting B.C.’s economy back on track. “It boils down to people being concerned about the economy and making sure the future is secure,” said Clark. The premier hosted 150 specially invited women at a 90-minute meeting last Friday in Kelowna, eager to hear their concerns and looking for advice on how they feel the government can help make life better for women in this province. According to Clark, while men and women in B.C. have similar concerns overall, women have a different perspective. “Women are a little different than men when they talk about the economy,” she told the Capital News.
“Men tend to talk more interested in hearabout how to earn ing the different permore and how to take spective the women home more (of their brought to the discuspay), women want to sion. know ‘how do I get She said the invitmore flexibility in my ees ran the gamut from work life?’ It’s an inlocal businesswomen teresting perspective.” to women who work in She said both men both the non-profit and and women want to the public sectors. know which party will The range of issues look after their interdiscussed included Christy Clark ests the best, which the need to make sure will look after the budget B.C. is investing in entreboth today and into the future and preneurism to help women start their which will help create jobs and imown businesses, to making sure stayprove skills training. at-home mothers can get training to The meeting, open only to invited re-enter the workforce, the need for female guests, is the latest in a series integrated and holistic health care of women-only meetings Clark has for women, the importance of the been holding around the province in non-profit sector and how women can the last seven months. be rewarded for the work they do with Prior to the gathering, her spokesnon-profit groups. man said the reason for limiting the The input Clark gathered here— meeting to women was because the as well as across the province—has participants would feel more comreinforced her belief her government fortable speaking out if men were not is on the right track in working to present. Clark, however, said she was have B.C.’s budget balanced by 2014-
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Plan could protect water sources Judie Steeves STAFF REPORTER
Protecting drinking water at its source is very cost-effective because it can cost 40 times more to treat contaminated water than to protect it at its source, according to senior water engineer Don Dobson with Urban Systems. Dobson was speaking at the Okanagan Water Stewardship Council meeting late last week about whether the Okanagan should embark on a water management plan, and what role source water protection should play. He noted that source protection high up in watersheds also protects the main stem lakes like Okanagan Lake lower in the watershed, which Rob Birtles, with Interior Health, noted is the basin’s largest reservoir lake.
Dobson was discussing one method of protecting domestic water sources, by excluding everyone from the watershed, instead of permitting forestry, logging, range use and recreation. “But there’s no way we could exclude people from using Okanagan Lake,” he commented. “It’s all about tradeoffs. What are we willing to trade off for the use of that area?” He favours a multi-barrier approach to achieving safe drinking water, but admits the struggle is how best to protect water quality for the future, to achieve sustainability. Dobson agreed that exclusion from watersheds, to protect our water sources, would not totally solve the problem. Studies have shown than watershed sources of
e-coli are about one-third from people, one-third from cattle and one-third from wildlife, so even if you exclude two-thirds, you can’t exclude wildlife. Bob Hrasko, manager of the Black Mountain Irrigation District, added that you can’t teach people about watersheds when you exclude them. However, Hlasko said such activities as timber harvesting must be done with the fact it’s being done in a domestic water source in mind. “We need to manage and control the risks,” he said. He said there was “carnage up there (in the Mission Creek watershed) this spring and I’m not sure what to do about it.” Whole swaths of Mission Creek’s riparian areas high in the watershed were washed out in this
year’s high runoff and rain, he reported, so turbidity in their water did not diminish as usual after the spring freshet was over. The costs for that district to treat water this year were far higher than usual because of that. He said the sediment then drops out in Kelowna where the creek flattens out, so the creek bed will be higher there now. A flight over the creek high up in the watershed revealed many places where huge washouts occurred this spring, and much of it is almost inaccessible to try and get in to stabilize banks. Some is areas are very rugged and steep terrain. Hrasko believes more substantial setbacks along creeks, where activity is carefully controlled, would make a critical difference in water quality, as well as protecting the big lake. He noted that a 170-metre setback from waterways would only re-
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FISHING ON upland reservoir lakes such as this is just one activity that can impact domestic water quality downstream. move a very small portion of the watershed from other uses, yet it would provide 90 per cent protection. “A lot happens in the watershed we don’t control, from cattle and wildfire to 4x4ing, biking and partying. We must control pollution at its source,” he said. He noted that in Europe, governments are
buying back corridors along waterways in order to protect drinking water. Here in B.C., much of that riparian area is already Crown-owned land. However, Ken Cunningham, resource manager for this region for the forest, land and natural resource operations ministry, said it won’t work to take a single approach to riparian areas no matter
what the terrain. Instead, it’s more about identifying and managing problem areas, he said. Jason Schleppe, of Ecoscape Environmental Consultants Ltd., suggested zoning areas of the watershed where it’s sensitive to disturbance so activities can be controlled there. jsteeves@kelownacapnews.com
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Tax exemption attracts investment for new building on Lawrence Avenue Alistair Waters ASSISTANT EDITOR
A new four-storey building under construction on Lawrence Avenue will take advantage of a Kelowna municipal tax exemption and is expected to be completed during the summer of 2013. And the city hopes
it, along with two other planned developments in the area, will spur new building in the area, long a target by city hall for developmental revitalization. Worman Commercial purchased the property at 265 Lawrence Ave. from the city and will build a red-brick commercial building. The anchor ten-
ant will be the FH & P Lawyers firm. “This building will be a great addition to the downtown and it’s great that the revitalization tax exemption played a part in getting this project underway,” said Jordan Hettinga, Kelowna’s real estate services manager. Builders who take advantage of the exemption
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Valley First employees pledge $33,000 to assist local charities Valley First Credit Union employ- business banking, is passionate about ees have reinforced their passionate com- why he gives. “I love being able to supmitment to making a real difference in port the community through my credit the communities they serve by pledging union. Our corporate giving aligns with more than $33,000 to local charities and my personal priorities, so it’s easy for community organizations in 2013. me,” Houle said. “Our employees are “Valley First gives me well known for their inthe ability to give to causcredible generosity,” said es I want to give to. I give Valley First president Paubecause I think it’s the lette Rennie. right thing to do—it’s reOUR EMPLOYEES “To find $33,000 for ally that simple. I have ARE WELL organizations across the trouble saying no when KNOWN FOR region is simply astoundI know my contributions THEIR INCREDIBLE ing. I know these donaare going to such great GENEROSITY. tions will go a long way causes.” to improving the lives of Employees from ValPaulette Rennie, those less fortunate. ley First’s First West Valley First president “I couldn’t be proudCredit Union partner Ener of the Valley First team vision Financial have also for displaying this tremendous level of committed to a significant contribution in support and commitment to the areas in their communities by earmarking close which they live and work.” to $45,000 for charities across the FrasCauses that will benefit most from er Valley. Valley First’s generosity include Feed the “The show of support is simply Valley and United Way. Employees have amazing,” said Seline Kutan, executive committed to regular payroll deductions director of the First West Foundation. that will exceed $33,000 over the next 12 “This isn’t a corporate donation; months on top of other regular giving and these funds come directly off employee’s volunteer programs. paycheques each month and will make a Roger Houle, Valley First’s head of huge difference in our communities.”
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Finding hope in path of sorrow I n the immediate aftermath of the horrific tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut, one of my predominant feelings was of helplessness. When something this awful happens, especially at such a great distance away, it’s difficult to know how to react or what to do. At a time in my own life when I went through a (comparatively minor) crisis, my brother said to me, “Every time something like this happens, I never know what to say.” Those words have stuck with me, and they again come to mind and capture precisely how I feel right now. Something positive that I think we can all do in times like these is to talk about what happened, to voice our reaction, and to discuss what might be done to make sure it’s the last time. So, this column is my own small effort to spark some aspects of that discussion. The first and obvious feeling is of dismay and bewilderment about laws which countries such as the United States (and Canada) allow to persist on the topic of gun ownership. I don’t really know if guns kill people or people kill people, but I do know that the totally unnecessary availability of these weapons facilitates massacres of the type Newtown has just endured.
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Robert Smithson I’m not an expert on gun laws, but media reports have indicated that, in the U.S., a handgun can be purchased on the spot upon production of a drivers’ license. Other reports have indicated that many of the same weapons are readily available in Canada, (albeit only after certain red tape has been satisfied and a waiting period has been completed). What I don’t understand is why handguns, assault-style rifles, etc. are available at all. Regardless of the application process, the waiting period or the background checks, I think there simply is no valid reason for these weapons to be available to the general public. Just because our rules and laws in Canada are somewhat more stringent than those in the U.S. is no reason for us to pat ourselves on the back. The same tragic situation can happen here and, if that seems inconceivable, think again. As I’ve said previously, the inconceivable is only inconceivable until the moment when it occurs.
And then we tend to look back and ask ourselves how in the heck we didn’t see it coming. It is time for concerned citizens to speak out on this highly troubling topic, to communicate to our politicians that the ready availability of these weapons is unacceptable in our country. The topic will get onto the governmental agenda only if enough people make its importance to them apparent to their elected officials. A second thing that comes to mind is the tremendous impact this tragedy as a whole, and the scene inside that school in particular, must be having on the so-called “first responders.” In the course of their day-to-day jobs, police officers, armed forces, fire fighters, paramedics and ambulance crews, and medical personnel witness horrific things that surely none of us ever want to see. We’ve observed time and time again that these people selflessly march into direct contact with the absolute worst of what society can produce. To some extent, we take for granted the role that these people play on our behalf, but it shouldn’t be forgotten what risks they take and the inevitable personal toll on them of what they see and do in the course of their work. If you are looking for people to uphold as he-
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roes to your children, take a pass on drastically overpaid athletes and celebrities. Introduce your children to a fire fighter, a police officer, a paramedic, a soldier, a nurse. These are the people who, in exchange for a modest wage, often absorb the burden of society’s ills. A third thought coming to mind is the role the news media plays in situations like the one unfolding in Connecticut. I don’t think I’m alone in questioning the extent to which news media representatives converge on places like Newtown. While there is undoubtedly a widespread desire to know what happened and to follow the unfolding story, there is something bothersome about the hordes of reporters and camera operators scrambling to obtain some snippet of information in order to produce a story. Camera shots of distraught citizens dominate the coverage and microphones are seemingly stuck in the face of anyone who is willing to say something. If the citizens of Newtown quickly come to resent the presence of the media throng, I wouldn’t blame them. If I were going through what they are surely experiencing, I have no doubt that this unquenchable thirst for news content would offend me. There have been numerous developments in the last few years in which the role of on-air personalities and the news media, generally, has been thrust into the spotlight. I wonder if we are in the midst of a fundamental shift in attitude towards the news media, the result of which will be a collective cry of, “Leave us alone!” There are, of course, many, many more thoughts and issues which arise from the sad events in Newtown. I’m sure I’m missing something important and I apologize for that. But these are mine, and I’m hopeful that they will hold meaning or val-
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Much still to do to create entrepreneurial hub in the valley W e are about to come to the end of another year in the Okanagan that continues the answer the question about our socio-economic future. Everywhere I go in my travels, people approach me to discuss their desire to find financing for their entrepreneur project or express a need to find the realistic opportunity for them to pursue a business plan’ Do I enjoy these exchanges? You bet. It is what makes me happy at this stage of my life—to offer my advice and counsel to those who trust my experience, knowledge and networks. The was a consideration behind a personal commitment to create a provincial non-profit entity, the Okanagan Valley Entrepreneurs Society, a few years ago to focus on contributing to the development of entrepreneurial leaders across the valley. There was also a goal to seek through the society’s formation and development a forum to guide potential entrepreneurs through the challenge of launching their business opportunity to the world. While our society has been able to accomplish that feat every few months, the society has ow moved to yet another plateau in its transition, recently completing the
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Joel Young inaugural valley entrepreneurship conference. We now ready ourselves for the second such conference in 2013, along with a second entrepreneurship television series via collaboration with Shaw Broadcasting and strive to complete the inaugural Okanagan regional entrepreneurship strategy with many partnerships in the making. This column, thanks to the Capital News, has been a catalyst to propel our society’s vision of entrepreneurship in the valley toward raising the bar amidst the entrepreneurship resources of which we all have available to us from Salmon Arm to Osoyoos. All of the above has made myself and our society board very proud of what has been accomplished, but there remains a couple of other important ingredients to the establishment and confirmation of an entrepreneur friendly region here. These ingredients include the creation of a cohesive, collaborative and collectively committed
Okanagan Valley entrepreneurship and technology innovation centre, perhaps housed at a site that would embrace the clear opportunity of its formation and existence for the greater socio-economic good of our regional population for now and the years to come. I do lean to UBCO and Okanagan College in this regard as a centre location, an example that has been carried out across North America to a success for students, entrepreneurs and the community at large. This goal will only be achieved when we are able to formally invite and succeed in having the educational institutions and other socio-economic stakeholders agree to play in the sandbox together seriously with undying dedication and commitment. Early 2013 shall see if this will occur sooner rather than later. Next and last on my job jar of entrepreneurial dreaming is the mechanics for investment and venture capital for all existing, aspiring and budding entrepreneurs in our Okanagan. We currently have in place in the Central Okanagan, an Okanagan Valley Angel Investment Network, chaired by Raghwa Gopal, an esteemed angel investor
and entrepreneurial coach and mentor to many. As well, recently the VA Angels Forum, an Alberta-based entity with chapters in a few prairie cities has come to Kelowna, an opportunity again to match the right entrepreneur project with the right funding. So is all this enough? I genuinely feel, delving
deep into my many years of experience and knowledge in this field, that I must say an unequivocable…no. It is my firm belief that perhaps through organizations like the Okanagan Valley Entrepreneurs Society, Women’s Enterprise Centre, Community Futures and others, we can create a vehicle for in-
vestment and financing that will be leading edge in B.C., Western Canada and the nation. But only if we collectively have the will to see it through to a successful creation and launch. So I have put my heart on my sleeve for this Christmas greeting to all of you, and I close my final column of 2013 with
my very best and blessed Christmas offering to you and your families and may the year ahead bring you all the joy and entrepreneurial bliss you deserve. Joel Young is an entrepreneurial leadership coach and founder of the Okanagan Valley Entrepreneurs Society. eagleyoung@shaw.ca
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Province supports skills training boost The provincial government plans to fund new opportunities for skills training at the British Columbia Institute of Technology and at Okanagan College to prepare workers for jobs in the Okanagan region. For Okanagan College, the funding will create: • 36 seats in electrical
• 16 seats in metal fabrication • 18 seats in plumbing and piping combined For BCIT in Kelowna, it will create: • 16 seats in inboard/outboard mechanic at Rutland Senior Secondary “It’s important that govern-
ment supports individuals as they pursue their educational and professional goals. These additional spaces will provide opportunities for local students to gain a foundation in much-needed trades, where employers have obs waiting to be filled,” said Westside-Kelowna MLA Ben Stewart.
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A discussion repeated too many times Smithson from A6 ue for someone out there, particularly on the topic of gun control. As we head into a normally joyous time of year, perhaps we could all spare a moment to share a thought of solidarity with the people of Newtown, a hope that
they can somehow find a path through their sorrow, and a wish that we’ll never again have to have a discussion like this one. Robert Smithson is a labour and employment lawyer, and operates Smithson Employment Law in Kelowna.
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Include your pets in the family Christmas getaways M any of my clients are debating about traveling to spend the holidays with their friends or family away from home. The issue of caring for the family pet while they are gone occasionally can be an obstacle. Beside a boarding kennel or hiring a pet sitter, you should also consider taking the pet along with you. Owning a pet should not restrict you from traveling and going on vacations. Even hotels and airlines are acknowledging this fact and accommodating their customers who bring their pets along. But before you travel, there are few things you should think about in order to keep the trip safe and pleasurable for both you and your pet. I strongly recommend to all pets owner to put an identification tag on the pet’s collar and to consider injecting an identifica-
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Dr. Moshe Oz tion microchip. A microchip is permanent and can’t get lost or be removed in case of the pet’s theft. Before traveling anywhere, make sure your pet is vaccinated up to date. If you are planning on crossing an international border, in particular the United States, a rabies vaccine is mandatory. It is recommended to apply deworming, tick and flea control, and heartworm prevention medications to the pet. You should also check if there is a specific prevalence of any infectious agent in your destination area, that might require a specific preventative treatment.
Whether you are traveling by air or by car, you should think about the factors that will make your pet comfortable and safe. When traveling by air, the pet has to be placed in a traveling crate. If you are traveling with a large breed dog, check with your airline what are the rules and restrictions for the crate size and weight, because those vary between the different airline companies. If your crate is very large you might face a problem with the airline or will be required to pay an extra fee. It is better to be well prepared and not to face unpleasant surprises on the day of the actual trip. The pet should be comfortable in its crate. When you are choosing a traveling crate, make sure it is large enough to allow the animal stand, sit upright and lie down comfortably in the crate. Make sure that the crate is not broken and
that it can be latched securely. Label the crate with a “Live Animal” designation, and your contact numbers both at home and at the destination address. Placing a familiar blanket and safe toys can help the animal feel more comfortable. It is very important to make sure that the crate is well ventilated. Some owners cover the crate to limit the pet’s vision and reduce stress. This cover should be removed before boarding to the plane to ensure adequate air supply. The question of whether to sedate the pet is always a dilemma to the owners. I usually recommend to owners to better avoid it if possible, and to sedate only animals that are extremely stressed because sedating an animal without being able to monitor it might bare some risks. Make sure you put enough water in the crate that will last for the whole
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retriever, patiently sits for his camera time with Santa Claus at the photo with Santa fundraiser hosted earlier this month by the Rose Valley Veterinary Hospital. length of trip. If the length of trip and the medical condition of the pet’s allows it, you better not leave food in the create, and feed soon after arriving to the destination. When you travel by car you are not obligated to use a crate, but I definitely recommend using a crate especially when
traveling with a cat. Cats tend to get extremely stressed in an unfamiliar situation and can escape very easily if not confined. If your pet suffers from car sickness your vet can prescribe anti -nausea medications. When traveling by car with a dog, it is recommended not to let it sit in the front passenger
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sit if there is an airbag in the car. It is better to place the dog in the back sit. You can find different car seat harnesses and other safety accessories in pet’s equipment stores. Remember to make frequent stops for the dog to drink,exercise and to release itself, and at all times keep your dog on a leash. Moshe Oz operates the Rose Valley Veterinary Hospital at 2476 Westlake Rd. West Kelowna. 250-769-9109 www.KelownaVet.ca
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The ninth annual Christmas Day Dinner hosted by Victory Life Fellowship will be held Dec. 25, 5 p.m., at the Parkinson Recreation Centre. This free, sit-down, turkey dinner will include all the festive fixings and trimmings of a traditional Christmas dinner. The evening will also include live entertainment and some 250 food gift bags filled with non-perishable items will also be handed out on a first come, first serve basis. “Christmas is a time of warmth, giving, and family. A time to spread joy and hope. Not one person should have to spend Christmas Day alone,” said Victory Life pastor Diana Tripke. Non-perishable food items and monetary donations can be made to Victory Life Fellowship’s office at 1635 Bertram St. from Tuesday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., until Dec. 21.
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Christmas a time to be thankful that we are Canadians T here is a story by Zona Gale called Christmas, first published in 1912, which tells the tale of a town hit by hard times as the season of giving approaches. The factory that employs most of the town is closed and not likely to reopen, and town merchants fear that people will try to shop for Christmas on credit. They do not want to carry the debt and the merchants get everybody in town to agree not to have Christmas that year. As it turns out, Christ-
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Ron Cannan mas happens anyway; it exists because it lives in the hearts of those who truly believe in it. With or without presents, “every window was lighted, a fire was kindled in the parlour, and neighbours came from the dark.”
A similarly cynical mood hangs over Canadian politics these days, chipping away at our belief in everything that is great about being a Canadian and living in this amazing country. Yet it is possible, even necessary, at such times to step back and remember what is important. We are fortunate to call Canada home. We have a resilient economy, fair wages and taxes, jobs, safe streets and communities, access to health care, social programs and education.
We live in a country that functions on strong democratic principles. We function very well as a multicultural society. We uphold the rights and freedoms of conscience and religion; of thought, belief, opinion and expression; of the press and other media of communication; of peaceful assembly and association. We are and have loyal allies and can protect ourselves and help to protect others. We can and do give generously.
During the 2010 Olympic Games, in an effort to explain Canada to Americans, journalist Tom Brokaw put together a short tribute to one of the most abiding relationships between two countries. You might want to take a minute and check it out ( www.youtube.com/watch?v=bV_041oYDjg). Sometimes it takes an outsider’s view of us to renew our sense of pride in what it means to be Can-
adian. And so the message is this: Do not let the merchants of fear, uncertainty and doubt peddle the idea that this country, its democratic principles, its future—is in trouble. It is far from it. We have much to be thankful for and much to believe in. In this season of peace, my wish for all is that we regain our sense of connectedness, learn again the importance of respecting each other and
our different experiences, and strive to be a positive influence in the lives of each other. It continues to be an honour to represent you in Ottawa and I look forward to working with you on your behalf in 2013. I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy Hanukkah, and the best of the giving season. Ron Cannan is the Conservative MP for Kelowna-Lake Country.
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One family adopts a dozen others The holidays are a time for reflection and giving, something Quincy and Tracey Vrecko are making sure they do this Christmas. The couple have decided to share their success from the past year with those who have not seen as much good fortune by donating $4,000 worth of food and gifts to a dozen local families through the Kelowna and District S.H.A.R.E Society’s Adopt A Family Program. Speaking about their decision, Tracey Vrecko said, “With the success of our year we are so very fortunate to be able to give back. We chose to support the SHARE so-
ciety and the Adopt a Family program with a donation that will give 12 families a Christmas.” With all of the incredible charities, it was difficult to decide where the donation should go, she noted. “Our eldest son is now 5, and we want him to learn the importance of giving back. On December 19, our family will be delivering food and gifts to these families who otherwise would not have a Christmas,” Tracey said. The Adopt A Family program helps match families in need with those looking to sponsor during the holidays.
Sponsors can choose families and select a family dynamic that mirrors their own if they wish. The program sees sponsors provide all of the ingredients required for a complete Christmas dinner, as well as one gift per member of the family. Thanks in large part to Quincy and Tracey Vrecko, the Kelowna and District S.H.A.R.E Society has been successful in matching all registered families with sponsors this year. “We are truly blessed and look forward to doing it again next year,” Tracey said.
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Garbage pickup collection changes With Christmas Day and New Year’s Day falling on Tuesday this year, pick- up schedule for your garbage and recycling will jump one day ahead for both of those weeks. For example, if your regular collection day is Tuesday, your garbage will be picked up on Wednesday instead. If your regular collection is Friday, your pickup will take place on Saturday for the weeks of Christmas and New Year’s only. Monday collection days are not affected, only residents with collection Tuesday through Friday
are affected. All collections return to the normal Monday through Friday schedule on Monday, Jan. 7. Place your garbage and recycling carts at the curb by 7 a.m. and ensure the lids are completely closed. As for recycling, remember to put all wrapping paper (except foil), flattened boxes and cartons into your recycling cart for curbside pick-up, or take to your nearest recycling depot. Keep the recycling spirit going by saving all shiny and foil wrapping paper and cards, ribbons
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he horrific fatal shooting of 20 students and six adults at an elementary school in Newtown, Conn., has caused so much pain and anguish, too many the idea didn’t sound real, shocked that such a thing could happen. But it was all too real, as the U.S. again faces its demons in trying to reconcile a constitutional amendment to bear arms against the destructive capacity of modern weaponry. Speaking at a church service held on Sunday in New-
town, President Barack Obama said the greatest test of the U.S. is how it looks after its children, and the Newtown experience, like with other schools where similar shooting atrocities have occurred before it, gives his country a failing grade. In a country that places greater value on owning guns than helping those who suffer from mental illness or who are just left behind in the maturation from a child, to a teenager to an adult, the end result was again repeated for all Americans
to experience—and unfortunately again probably ignore with time. For U.S. politicians, so many of whom rely on the National Rifle Association progun lobby cash machine to fund their campaigns, they’re helpless to do anything positive on gun control, for fear any restrictions will encroach on that constitutional right to own a gun or cost them their elected jobs. Selling guns in America is also big business, and in that country’s current culture, profit and loss on the corporate bal-
ance sheet exceeds the need for compassion of those who need help. The debate will now repeat itself in Washington, D.C. and on the cable new networks—arm more people to dissuade anyone from taking murderous liberties vs. tighter controls on firearm ownership. The families of all those who lost loved ones in the Newtown school deserve some forward-thinking results from that debate rather than endless partisan bickering, but they’re not likely to get it.
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remier Christy to just women CITY ings Clark came to frees the female attenCONFIDENTIAL dees up to speak their Kelowna Friday to hunker down with minds. a large group of handI think that’s a picked women and find little insulting to the out what was on their women who particiminds. Alistair pate. The invite-only Of course women Waters meeting was closed to need to be heard, as do members of the genermen, young people, al public, the media and men. Accord- seniors, gays, lesbians, people with ing to Clark, women often have a difspecial needs, ethnic groups and list ferent take on issues than their male goes on. But unlike the rest, the first counterparts and she wanted to hear two are not special interest groups in that perspective. She has been holdsociety—they are society. And they ing similar meetings across B.C. since make up the other groups. June and feels limiting the meetWomen’s voices, opinions, de-
sires and advice should carry as much weight as men’s and the premier should be listening to what all British Columbians have to say. In fairness to Clark, I think she does. Her days as a radio talk show host have served her well in that regard. While some might disagree with her politics, few can argue the B.C. Liberal Party under Clark is much more focused on families than the Liberal government of her predecessor Gordon Campbell. But, given the uncertain economic times, there are some who disagree with that focus. But the two do not have to be mutually exclusive. Much more centrist than many in
her party, Clark has weathered criticism—some times unjustly and other times warranted—for the ups and downs of her government. But that’s life as the leader of a political party and the premier of a province. With leadership comes responsibility. Clark knows that and doesn’t shrink from the task. But holding meetings across B.C. where only women are invited because the organizers feel participants may not speak as freely if men were in the room—especially when the women invited are leaders in the community both from the business world as well as the non-profit and public sectors—seems patronizing.
Of course these women can—and in other forums do—speak out. And it doesn’t matter who is in the room. The key for any politician is to make sure their voices are included in the larger conversation in the first place. And that they are heard. If Clark was to hold the same 17 meetings she has held across B.C. in the last seven months with women, W but reversed the participation to include men only, there would, quite A rightly, be an outcry. B Some may argue as premier, Clarkw already hears a great deal from men. w f s See Waters A11B
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Hold prime minister accountable To the editor: Before, during and after the last federal election, Prime Minster Stephen Harper and his minions repeated the mantra that Canada was contractually obligated to buy the F35 and that no other aircraft could be contemplated, and that the total cost of the program was $9 billion. Soon after the election, it became apparent that this figure was vastly below what the real cost would be. Still, Harper continued to insist that the one-engined F35 was the only feasible aircraft and none
other could be even considered. Now, it turns out that the F35 is really a turkey, its capabilities are not known, and its cost is now at $45.8 billion. Imagine any private household miscalculating to this extent and then insisting that the five-fold increase is some kind of rounding error. Initially anyone, including the auditor general and the parliamentary budget officer, were accused of being unpatriotic or incompetent when they questioned the F35 program. Of course, the Harper gov-
ernment also labelled those who had problems with its electronic snooping bill as being child pornographers, and those who dared question the pipelines to the Pacific as foreign-payed eco-terrorists. The Conservative MPs, even those from B.C. where the ecological concern is overwhelming, sat quietly like trained seals, occasionally clapping when the signal was given. This government has mastered a continuous stream of spin and half-truths, insults to the electorate, mean-spirited attack ads,
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and on and on. They are now trying to make the public forget the F35 debacle by attempting to deflect attention away from it, and they are going through a process of hearings on the pipeline, although Harper has already publicly stated that it is “vital” to Canadian (Albertan?) interests. If Canadians fall for these transparent manoeuvres, then, surely, we do not deserve any better. Harri Henschler, West Kelowna
Greedy corporations prey on trade deals To the editor: By now, every Canadian who’s not asleep at the wheel knows that state-owned enterprises Petronas and CNOOC have been allowed to purchase energy giants Progress and Nexen. Granted, we don’t know the terms and conditions of those takeovers. Worse, the takeovers were allowed despite 78 per cent of Canadians not wanting foreign governments to control resources on Canadian soil (Angus-Reid survey, October 2012). By now, every Canadian not asleep also knows the government has said something about restricting state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in the oil sands industry. Granted, we don’t
quite know what the restrictions will be without having a definition of “exceptional circumstances,” and the restrictions will apply to only those investments that exceed onethird of a billion dollars. Canadians have also learned that outside the oil sands, SOEs will still be welcome—not to a controlling degree, but to some kind of a degree. No, we don’t know the degree. We’ve also learned that 60 per cent of the tar sands industry and 80 per cent of Canada’s natural resources overall are not owned by SOEs. However, we don’t know how much of the tar sands industry or our natural resources overall are owned by private foreign companies, or how much
of either could be up for grabs by such companies. When it comes down to it, there’s still much to be answered about foreign ownership of our natural resources. I myself would ask these additional questions: Why are we allowing such rushed development of the tar sands by foreign investors, and why are we doing so in light of climate change and the need for climate change mitigation, without public debate, without having planned for our own energy security, and without having created a plan for developing renewable energy resources? Why do we need foreign investors? Why are Canadian companies not pouring
Sign reflects misguided thinking To the editor: As a supportive grand parent of a young hockey player, I want to make my comments heard. Hockey is very important to hundreds of young boys and girls in this area, so after all of our efforts to bring Hockeyville here to Westbank, to waste the reward on a sign is criminal, to say the least. Many members of our family who live here and in many other cities across Canada sat for many hours voting to bring Hockeyville
to Westbank. I myself voted over 2,000 times. I know that I speak for many regarding this misguided idea of spending the Hockeyville award of $25,000 on a sign, it is totally wrong. Do we really think that all of the young hockey players would appreciate this? The Kraft Hockeyville program is about supporting minor hockey and awarding funds so that improvements could be make to their arenas or to supply hockey equipment to those players who
find it financially difficult to buy their own but just love to play hockey. To the Hockeyville committee and our West Kelowna municipal council, please sit back and rethink this plan. Direct the funds to where they will do the most good, that is supporting the hockey players and not some sign company that only wants to make money erecting billboards and collecting the monthly funds from the advertisers. Diane Balonyk, West Kelowna
Women used to speaking up Waters from A10 And that’s likely true. But there’s a difference when it is the premier who is doing the asking for the input. Others may say it’s only one meeting. But that in itself raises an
issue: Why just one meeting (per community) to hear what women have to say? Isn’t their input more valuable than that? It’s great that the premier is out soliciting the views of women, but I don’t think she needs to
exclude men to get the same feedback from the female community leaders she is asking. Alistair Waters is the Capital News’ assistant editor. awaters@kelownacapnews.com
some of their $500 billion of cash assets into development of the tar sands? What is it about this investment opportunity or Canadian investors themselves that’s keeping them away in droves? That last question begs another—what is it about investment opportunities in China that has the Canadian government champing at the bit to sign an investment treaty so Canadian investors can go there to invest? Will they go? As for the Canada-China investment treaty, we’ve learned that up to Dec. 7, it had not been ratified by either side. And that’s a good thing, for even if we had answers to all the questions I’ve posed, there are still the significant prob-
lems of the treaty’s investor-state arbitration mechanism and the minimum 31 years of the treaty’s effect. We must urge the government to once and for all get rid of this treaty that’s hanging over the necks of Canadians like a guillotine, and to stop signing trade and investment treaties that have investor-state arbitration mechanisms. These mechanisms enrich greedy corporations and players within the arbitration industry. They are of no benefit whatsoever to taxpayers and their communities, either here at home or anywhere else on earth. Dianne Varga, Kelowna
It’s not worth the risk or loss to ignore home insurance To the editor: I just don’t understand why people would spend $100 a month to drive a $500 car, yet they will not spend $50 a month to insure their home? What is the reasoning? You lose everything—memories, sometimes pets, sometimes lives. Yet many people don’t feel it necessary to insure that? Come on people, cripes it’s your home, it’s your life. I would rather take the bus and not drive than risk losing everything in a fire with no insurance. Caron MacDonald, Kelowna
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ally so you might want to check with your airline. Be sure to have government issued photo identification for all flights. Note that all passengers, including Canadian and U.S. citizens, are required to present a valid passport when traveling by air between Canada and the United States. Specific documentation may be required for children under 18, especially if they are not being accompanied by a parent or guardian. Confirm details with your airline or visit the federal government travel website for more informa-
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tion about traveling with children. If you are not a Canadian or American and you are traveling to the United States, apply for ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization). ESTA is an on-line application system developed by the United States government to pre-screen travellers before they are allowed to travel into the country. There is a computer available at the airport in the Airport Ambassadors’ office between 7:30 a.m. and 8 p.m., however, it is best to apply in advance of your travel. Airlines may be strictly enforcing baggage limitations. Please check with your airline to confirm your flight and verify that your luggage is within the size and weight restrictions for both carry-on and checked baggage.
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Travellers are reminded to keep in mind security measures when preparing to travel. For the most current regulations regarding carry-on and checked baggage, please visit the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) website. The following are some suggestions to help you move through preboard security screening: • Pack you own bags and try to travel light. Use CATSA’sPack Smart online tool to help you with your packing questions • If you are traveling with gifts, it is recommended that they be unwrapped. If you are taking a wrapped item, it is best to place it in your checked baggage. • Make sure you trav-
el with government issued photo identification. • Remember to put identification tags inside baggage as well as outside in case your tag comes off. • Laptops, cell phones, and other electronics should have identification on them. • Liquids, gels, and aerosols are permitted through pre-board security screening at Canadian airports provided that the items are packaged in containers with a capacity of 100 ml/100 grams (3.4 oz) or less, and that the containers fit comfortably in one clear, closed and re-sealable plastic bag with a capacity of no more than 1 litre (1 quart). One bag per passenger is permitted. Anything larger than that should be packed in your checked baggage as there is no size or bag restrictions for liquids and gels packed in checked baggage. • Knives or knife-like sharp objects will not be
permitted through preboard screening. Ensure no sharp objects, such as scissors, are in your carry-on bag. Take time when packing, and avoid bringing anything that could be interpreted as a weapon or a dangerous item. • Travellers bringing electronic equipment as carry-on baggage should be prepared to declare them and demonstrate that they are in working order. • Sports equipment such as skates, skis, snowboards, ski poles, hockey sticks and golf clubs are not permitted as carry-on items and must be transported as checked baggage. • Avoid bringing non-permitted or dangerous goods by checking CATSA’s permitted and non-permitted items list. • Get to boarding gate a little early if you have a wheelchair or stroller or require a little extra time to board.
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The Regional District of Central Okanagan administration office will be closed during the upcoming holiday period. The KLO Road building will be closed from Monday, Dec. 24, through Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013. The office will reopen at 8 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 2. While the vast majority of the more than 120 staff will be off during this time, some two dozen employees will continue to provide important services. “Throughout this holiday closure, Regional District 911 Communications Centre operators and
victim services staff will continue to provide assistance,” said Bruce Smith, spokesperson for the regional district. “As well, our dog control officers will be patrolling and responding to calls and some regional parks staff will be doing routine maintenance. “In addition, some staff operating the Westside Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant and our six regional district water systems will be on the job over the holidays. “The Westside Residential Waste Disposal and Recycling Centre on Asquith Road will not be affected by the holiday
and will be open its normal 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday through Monday schedule. The Asquith Road Recycling drop off centre will be closed on the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, but is open all other days from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan or EECO in Mission Creek Regional Park will be closed from Saturday, Dec. 22, through Wednesday, Dec. 26, as well as Monday, Dec. 31, and New Year’s Day. Curbside garbage and recycling collection will
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not take place on either Christmas or New Year’s days. Since there’s no collection on either Tuesday, Tuesday through Friday pick up will be shifted ahead one day. Everything returns to the normal Monday through Friday collection schedule on Monday, Jan. 7. During the main office closure, emergency calls from customers of the regional district water systems (Sunset Ranch, Trepanier/Dietrich, Westshore, Killiney Beach, Upper Fintry, Shalal Road and Valley of the Sun and Falcon Ridge) should be directed to 250-868-5299.
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Last week, students at Bankhead Elementary celebrated the school’s third annual pancake breakfast. Parents, grandparents, past teachers and staff were cooking pancakes for the entire school on Dec. 14. Also lending a hand were a large group of Kelowna firefighters who helped dish out pancakes for the students who were dressed in their PJs. Also offering their assistance with the breakfast was Kelowna city councillor Gail Given and her daughter Brianna, a former Bankhead student. The school’s gym has a quote that is prominently displayed along the stage: “It takes a community to raise a child. ” The pancake breakfast is but one example of how Bankhead Elementary is taking that message to heart. CONTRIBUTED
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Family business was always hopping at Christmas W ith Christmas now just a few days away, I feel a bit warm and fuzzy. Funny how this happens; I suppose it stems from all the memories of past Christmases when life was much simpler and the pace was a lot slower. At least it seemed to be that way. When I really start thinking about it, we had a pretty fast-paced garden centre family business when I was growing up, especially at Christmas. Preparations began in September and steadily increased in intensity until peaking Christmas week. We grew most of our own cut flowers and pot-
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Don Burnett ted plants in heated greenhouses so that presented many challenges. The phones would begin to ring with Christmas orders in early December, and in those days we not only delivered locally but we shipped cut flowers up and down the valley in boxes. I can’t remember when I began taking an active interest in help-
ing my mom and dad in the business, but for sure I wasn’t older than about 13. Some of the jobs I would help with included lining the large wooden tubs with plastic so they would hold water for the cut mums and carnations. I spent hours stuffing wreath forms with sphagnum moss and inserting chicken wire into the white floral arrangement containers to hold the flowers in position. This was before the time the floral foam or “oasis” came into the scene. The coolest job I remember having though was being the “swamper”
in the delivery vehicle. This was an important job and it took some thinking which I enjoyed. I would line up and sort the deliveries into the various sectors of the city such as Glenmore, downtown, Mission, Rutland, the Westside and Winfield. I would load the vehicle which was our 1958 Pontiac Safari stationwagon and list the deliveries in chronological order. This was a great way to learn the layout of our little city of 15,000 people. Until I obtained my driver’s license, I was relegated to organizing the stops for the driver and
Generic drug costs to drop next April Tom Fletcher CONTRIBUTOR
The provincial government is moving ahead with a new price policy for generic drugs that will reduce the cost by 10 per cent starting April 1, 2013. The new policy sets the price of generic substitutes at 25 per cent of the brand-name product, whether the cost is paid by the B.C. Pharmacare program, private health insurance or the patient. A further reduction to 20 per cent is set to take
effect in April 2014. The health ministry cited the example of Lipitor, a widely prescribed drug for reducing cholesterol. A one-month supply of the brand-name drug costs $55, and in April the cost of a generic equivalent will go from $19 to $15. The 2014 decrease will take it to $11 a month. Health Minister Margaret MacDiarmid said the second reduction will make B.C. generic drug prices the lowest in Canada for some drugs, and save the Pharmacare pro-
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gram about $110 million over the first two years. Ontario went to a 25-per-cent formula two years ago, and has since reduced the price to 20 per cent. The provincial savings will be reinvested in the B.C. health care system, some of it in Pharmacare, MacDiarmid said. The budget for Pharmacare has risen by about 80 per cent in the past decade, but MacDiarmid said there have been offsetting savings as new drugs improve treatment and reduce the need for surgery.
doing the job of actually taking the plant or arrangement into the recipient’s home. This was always a pleasant task as most people were delighted to receive flowers at Christmas time. We worked hard to get everything done in time to do a little visiting Christmas Eve with relatives in town. Of course
we would take some flowers with us. Even though my mom and dad were focused on getting all their customer’s needs accommodated, they still made sure Christmas morning was magical for me and my sister and brother. I can still smell the turkey cooking Christmas day and I can still feel the
love and family closeness we had once the busy Christmas business season was done. I guess that is why I’m feeling warm and fuzzy right now. Merry Christmas to all of you and all the best for 2013. Tune in to The Don Burnett Garden Show on Saturday mornings from 8 to10 a.m.
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Improve a child’s mental health Bibi van der Zee CONTRIBUTOR
As a parent it can sometimes feel as if you are drowning in conflicting information about your child’s requirements; what they should be eating, what they should be learning. But there is one area where we might all like a little more help; how to improve parenting skills that can be of long-term benefit to their mental health. In the United Kingdom, one in 10 children suffer from a diagnosable mental health disorder, and mental health issues for young people are an increasingly urgent concern. Now a pilot project in London has found that teaching parents skills and techniques to better care for their children is having impressive consequences. The Empowering Par-
ents, Empowering Communities course offers training in parenting, then teaches the mothers and fathers how to pass on what they have learned. The results, for families in one of the most deprived boroughs in the country—where children have an above average likelihood of mental health problems—are being described as “inspirational.” Hunaida Osman took the original course at the hospital and now teaches the techniques to other parents. “I was definitely the sort of parent who got angry easily and just shouted, ‘Stop that,’” she says. “I’ve got much better at explaining why I don’t want my children to do something, and at praising them when they do something right. “And it’s been great for the parents I’ve taught too; for some families
who are on a low income, living in crowded conditions, with children who are playing up, you really need a bit of help and support in the best ways to deal with those kids.” Nicola Williams, another parent teaching the course, says those whose children have mental health issues have been particularly pleased. “There was one mother who’d had a lot of trouble with her son. She came along for a couple of sessions, but she didn’t have any faith in what the course could do for her. She didn’t really want to get involved in it at all. “We gave her a handout which was about a really simple technique, using little mood faces to show what sort of mood you’re in; smiley faces if you’re happy, that sort of thing. And it was amazing. “Her son used them when he got home from
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Start with yourself You need to know that you are good enough. Think of it like a jug of water—you can’t keep emptying yourself out to look after children around you without filling yourself up again. Remember what it’s like to be a child Think back to your own childhood and recall how it felt when you said to your parents you were upset because no one wanted to play with you at break time. Then, as a parent, respond accordingly. Spend time with them and do something they like doing for a change, instead of trying to be in charge. Don’t undervalue the importance of this— it can immediately shift things. Descriptive praise Be specific about what they have done, instead of just saying “good boy/ girl.” Learn to tell them what you want them to do instead of saying what you don’t want: “Hold my hand tight,” not, “Don’t run into the road.” Explain your own behaviour It’s important your child understands why you’re doing what you’re doing, so make sure you explain. And try to understand why they are behaving as they are. Use sticker charts and star charts Tangible rewards can teach and encourage self-discipline and end bad behaviour.
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Vacation with armchair travelers The Okanagan Chateau will begin an ArmChair Travel program in January. Are you interested in traveling and learning about different cities around the world? Well this is possible without even leaving the Okanagan Chateau. The retirement living resort on Benvoulin Road in Kelowna will present an experience of virtual touring. Starting with the first session on Jan. 29, at 2:30 p.m., participants can take a seat in their armchair and spend a day in
a specific city, starting with New York City. The hour-long tour of the city that never sleeps goes from the tourist attractions, to life on the busy New York streets, going for a taxi ride and visiting some of the many popular restaurants. For more information about this program, which will carry on every three months throughout next year, contact the Okanagan Chateau retirement resort at 250-862-9088.
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SANTA FOR SENIORS…Kelowna’s Mayor Walter Gray proclaimed Dec. 12 as Be a Santa to a Senior Day last week. Begun by Home Instead Senior Care, the Be a Santa to a Senior program provides holiday gifts to isolated seniors, who may otherwise not receive a gift during the holiday season. Kelowna residents can pick up an ornament from Christmas trees set up at London Drugs in Kelowna and West Kelowna. The ornament will include the first name of a senior and their requested gift. Local residents are encouraged to take an ornament, buy the items listed and return them unwrapped to the same location. Local RCMP officers will help deliver gifts. To celebrate Be a Santa to a Senior Day, the Missionwood Retirement Resort hosted a special luncheon last Wednesday, with Coun. Maxine DeHart (above) representing the city. The delicious turkey lunch was served “by donation” to all in the community who desired to assist a senior in need this Christmas season.
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he Christmas holiday season is filled with delicious and fattening foods. With all the goodies in the office, at home or at parties, December is filled with opportunities to potentially overeat and gain weight. Not to mention that with the busyness of shopping, decorating and visiting, we can easily slip out of our normal routines and miss our workouts. You can stay on track if you plan for pitfalls ahead of time. Keep yourself in control with these tips in mind. Eat more veggies and soup. Eating a bowl of
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mindless eating. Drink water and limit alcohol. Keep a glass or bottle of water on hand to keep you feeling fuller and your appetite under control. Alcohol is high in calories, so limit yourself to a drink or two, or consider mixing with soda water to cut empty calories. Move more and prioritize your exercise routine. Plan workouts with a friend for accountability. Join a fitness class, as you are more likely to go to a class already on your calendar. Bring fitness into your living room and plan to play family games that re-
quire movement. Games like Guitar Hero, Twister, and Wii Dance, or sports games are better than Monopoly. Plan family activities such as sledding, skiing, skating and scenic walks on the Greenway. Nothing makes me happier than helping people achieve their fitness goals and improve their health. Commit to be fit this season and Merry Christmas to everyone. Bobbi Kittle is a personal trainer and fitness instructor in Kelowna who specializes in working with seniors. 250-317-3508 bobbi@pursuitfitness.ca
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As the holidays approach, our thoughts turn to decorating our homes for the festive season. Brightening up the house and adding a magical touch to social gatherings is a way to make this time of year stand out from every other occasion. To produce a striking effect that creates the mood you want, be sure to define the look you wish to create before buying or making any decorations or room accessories. GLAMOUR There’s nothing like a metallic effect for creating a sparkling décor. Whether you opt for silver, gold, copper, or platinum for shine, the effects of reflecting light will make things look magical and will contribute to the harmony of your existing décor. Shimmering stars and metallic balls hung from doorframes are sure to put your guests in a party mood. Tired of the metallic look? How about doing pastels this year? They will give a look of softness and upscale chic to your home. Or you could try feathers and crystal, perfect for a natural yet modern look. With some inspired combinations, you can turn your home into a brilliant backdrop for an unforgettable evening. TRADITIONAL Christmas is also a wonderful opportunity to create a décor inspired by the olden days. The tradition of reds and greens can be resuscitated without tackiness — the secret is in avoiding a heavy hand with plastic decorations. Let yourself be inspired by holly and poinsettias, a beautiful tablecloth, and trays of flickering candles. Wooden decorations and kitchen accessories, however simple they may be, take us back to another era of cozy home life and Grandma’s baking. Imagine a tastefully decorated chandelier in the hall, a braided loaf of bread on the table, an old-fashioned throw on the couch, and antique toys under the Christmas tree. To have this look at home, all you need is a bit of imagination and a love for comfort and tradition. For a perfect finishing touch, put on some traditional music and let simmer a pot of water to which you’ve added a few orange peels and a cinnamon stick. Whether you want your home to reflect your idealized memories of long ago or the very latest in trends, be sure to make your décor cozy, classy, and inviting.
glamourous
Decorating:
Done your Christmas shopping yet? If not, better hurry because Santa will be here before you know it. While you’re busy scrambling around, please take the necessary precautions to ensure your holiday cheer isn’t ruined by criminal activity. Here are a few tips to follow in order to keep the season bright. • Don’t withdraw more money than you need when visiting ATM’s. Thieves lurk in parking lots around financial institutions. Be aware of your surroundings & take note of anyone following you. • Children should never be left unattended while shopping. Children are abducted every year, often in malls or department stores. If for some reason your child becomes separated
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Routine is an important factor in a child’s development, especially during a time of year that is as busy and unpredictable as the holidays. It is never easy for babies and
have to travel an hour or more to reach your destination? Great! Your child can sleep in the car and be in great shape for all the hugs and kisses awaiting him. If your travel-
young children when their lives are turned upside down. Tired and cranky, your little Christmas elf is very likely to display some sudden mood swings, just as you might be too! The solution is to try and recreate the daily habits of your little bundle of joy as much as possible. First of all let’s look at sleep. Because you will likely be going out to a few parties, be sure to carefully plan your baby’s naps so that they can recharge their batteries. You
ling time isn’t long enough, be sure to ask your hostess for a quiet place where your baby can sleep after your arrival. Let your family know if you’ll be arriving late or leaving early. Another good way to maintain baby’s routine is to invite friends and family members to your home. No need to cart around all those items so necessary for a baby: diapers, bottles, milk, pyjamas, clean clothes, blankets, play yard, and stroller. You’ll
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FOR THE
Have a safe holiday season
As the holidays approach, our thoughts turn to decorating our homes for the festive season. Brightening up the house and adding a magical touch to social gatherings is a way to make this time of year stand out from every other occasion. To produce a striking effect that creates the mood you want, be sure to define the look you wish to create before buying or making any decorations or room accessories. GLAMOUR There’s nothing like a metallic effect for creating a sparkling décor. Whether you opt for silver, gold, copper, or platinum for shine, the effects of reflecting light will make things look magical and will contribute to the harmony of your existing décor. Shimmering stars and metallic balls hung from doorframes are sure to put your guests in a party mood. Tired of the metallic look? How about doing pastels this year? They will give a look of softness and upscale chic to your home. Or you could try feathers and crystal, perfect for a natural yet modern look. With some inspired combinations, you can turn your home into a brilliant backdrop for an unforgettable evening. TRADITIONAL Christmas is also a wonderful opportunity to create a décor inspired by the olden days. The tradition of reds and greens can be resuscitated without tackiness — the secret is in avoiding a heavy hand with plastic decorations. Let yourself be inspired by holly and poinsettias, a beautiful tablecloth, and trays of flickering candles. Wooden decorations and kitchen accessories, however simple they may be, take us back to another era of cozy home life and Grandma’s baking. Imagine a tastefully decorated chandelier in the hall, a braided loaf of bread on the table, an old-fashioned throw on the couch, and antique toys under the Christmas tree. To have this look at home, all you need is a bit of imagination and a love for comfort and tradition. For a perfect finishing touch, put on some traditional music and let simmer a pot of water to which you’ve added a few orange peels and a cinnamon stick. Whether you want your home to reflect your idealized memories of long ago or the very latest in trends, be sure to make your décor cozy, classy, and inviting.
glamourous
Decorating:
Done your Christmas shopping yet? If not, better hurry because Santa will be here before you know it. While you’re busy scrambling around, please take the necessary precautions to ensure your holiday cheer isn’t ruined by criminal activity. Here are a few tips to follow in order to keep the season bright. • Don’t withdraw more money than you need when visiting ATM’s. Thieves lurk in parking lots around financial institutions. Be aware of your surroundings & take note of anyone following you. • Children should never be left unattended while shopping. Children are abducted every year, often in malls or department stores. If for some reason your child becomes separated
Be sure to make your decor reflect your own ideas
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from you, make sure they know what to do. Have them go to the nearest cashier to tell them they are lost. • Don’t make it easy for pickpockets & thieves. Men should carry their wallets in their front pockets while women should carry their purses close to their body. Avoid wrapping purse straps around your body as doing so could cause injury in the event someone grabs your purse. • If possible, park under lighting & close to entrances. Never leave your children unattended in your vehicle & place your purchases in your trunk. Purchases visible in your back seat can be stolen by simply smashing your window. This also applies to any other item left in plain view. And last, but certainly not least, if you plan on drinking, please don’t drive. Counter Attack check stops targeting impaired driving will be in full effect. Make arrangements to have a designated driver or use transit or holiday season initiatives such as Operation Red Nose.
Routine is an important factor in a child’s development, especially during a time of year that is as busy and unpredictable as the holidays. It is never easy for babies and
have to travel an hour or more to reach your destination? Great! Your child can sleep in the car and be in great shape for all the hugs and kisses awaiting him. If your travel-
young children when their lives are turned upside down. Tired and cranky, your little Christmas elf is very likely to display some sudden mood swings, just as you might be too! The solution is to try and recreate the daily habits of your little bundle of joy as much as possible. First of all let’s look at sleep. Because you will likely be going out to a few parties, be sure to carefully plan your baby’s naps so that they can recharge their batteries. You
ling time isn’t long enough, be sure to ask your hostess for a quiet place where your baby can sleep after your arrival. Let your family know if you’ll be arriving late or leaving early. Another good way to maintain baby’s routine is to invite friends and family members to your home. No need to cart around all those items so necessary for a baby: diapers, bottles, milk, pyjamas, clean clothes, blankets, play yard, and stroller. You’ll
have everything your baby needs close by and your guests will be only too happy to give you a helping hand during baby’s nighttime routine.
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The Businesses & Services of Capri Centre wish you all the best of the holiday season & invite you to stop in…
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Start date: Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013 End date: Tuesday, Feb. 28 This is a weekly activity that will get three to five year-olds moving, learning and interacting. Storytime at the EECO takes place each Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. in the Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan located in Mission Creek Regional Park. It’s a free one-hour drop-in program for children and their caregivers and features nature-themed stories
and songs followed by an art or craft project. The program is an excellent way for younger children to play while learning more about the Okanagan’s world of nature. For more information about this program call 250-469-6140.
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Get the whole family dressed for winter and into the outdoors at least once a month. Join regional parks staff as they provide some free winter activities for the entire family at the Families in Parks events in throughout January,
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Kelowna on curling map for future Slams Warren Henderson STAFF REPORTER
Minutes after winning the title and the $25,000 first prize, it was little surprise to hear Glenn Howard say he’d like to come back to Kelowna to curl some day. The same message came from the president of the World Curling Players Association who was encouraged the overall response to the Canadian Open, the first major curling event ever held inside Prospera Place. “It’s been a fantastic experience, the venue was incredible and as the ice makers said, this surface is a charm to work with,” said Pierre Charette. “The volunteers have been amazing and for us, that makes our job coming in here so much easier. The fans were good, too, so it’s been a very good experience here.” While a return to Ke-
lowna next year isn’t likely, Charette fully expects the Grand Slam circuit to return to the Okanagan in future years. There are currently four Grand Slam men’s events, with plans to expand to as many as 10 within the next five yeas. “One thing we’ve experienced in the past is that going back-to-back is not a good idea,” said Charette. “We like to move our events around and of course when we have success in one place, we’d like to come back. I think Kelowna will definitely be on the list for the future.” While the week began with relatively sparse crowds, interest picked up on the weekend as nearly 2,000 fans attended Saturday’s playoff games. Close to the same number were in the seats again on Sunday for an all-Ontario final as reigning world champion
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Glenn Howard defeated Brad Jacobs 3-1. In conservatively played final, Howard stole one in the eighth end as Jacobs narrowly missed a runback attempt with his final stone. It was Howard’s 11th career victory at a Grand Slam event. “Obviously it’s nice to win that money, but more importantly to win the championship,” Howard said. “We’re big on winning
these Grand Slams, so it feels pretty good.” As for the possibility of future Slams in Kelowna, Howard counts himself in. “I was really impressed with the crowds,” said Howard. “I thought they were very knowledgeable crowds and I thought it was nice to see the numbers. Quite often we don’t get the numbers we’d like to see but there were probably 1,800 to 2,000 people here watch-
ing the final. Kudos to them and hopefully we can have an event back here in Kelowna. I’d love to come back.” Despite coming up short in Sunday’s championship game, the upand-coming Jacobs was thrilled to experience his first Grand Slam final. “We were all elated before that game, just happy to be in the position to try and win one of these things,” said Jacobs, who
pocketed $15,000. “You want to give yourself that chance. Even though it didn’t work out in our favour I think we’ll take this experience, learn from it and, if we ever get into a Slam final again which I’m anticipating we will, maybe we’ll close it off.” The local favourites, Jim Cotter’s Vernon/Kelowna rink, kept the fans interested into the weekend by winning a tie-
breaker to make it into the playoffs. On Saturday, Cotter, Jason Gunnlaugson, Tyrel Griffith and Rick Sawatsky lost 7-2 to Howard in quarterfinals, but still picked up $6,000 and some valuable points towards qualifying for next year’s pre-Olympic trials. Kelowna’s Jeff Richard played with New Westminster’s Brent Pierce who failed to qualify with a 2-3 record.
Impressive run for Kelowna Rockets heading to break Warren Henderson STAFF REPORTER
Despite a 6-2 loss in Calgary on Sunday, there haven’t been too many glitches in the Kelowna Rockets’ game over the
last six weeks. One of the Western Hockey League’s hottest teams heading to holiday break, the Rockets have won 16 of their last 20 games, including taking four out of five on a gruel-
ling six-day tour of the Central Division. At 23-10-1-1, Kelowna has pulled to within six points of the Kamloops Blazers for top spot in the B.C. Division and into third spot overall in
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very positive right now and it’s important for the guys to feel good about themselves and what they’ve done here in the first part of the season,” said Huska. “They also know that after Christmas
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the stakes go up and the league takes a big jump. They’ll need to continue working hard and raise their intensity as the season progresses. So far, the guys have been doing a very good job.” The Rockets brushed aside the first four opponents on their recent eastern trip, outscoring Kootenay, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat and Red Deer by a combined total of 17-5. Those wins followed a streak of 12 straight victories at home as the Rockets continue to play a solid team game with a consistent work ethic. “The guys are doing a good job of all working the same way and playing as a team,” Huska said. “We also have four lines
that can contribute and we have different people stepping up for us every game. When you have all those things going for you, you’re going to have success.” Injuries to goalies Jordon Cooke (lower body) and Jackson Whistle (bruised knee) complicated issues on Rockets’ eastern tour as 15-yearold prospect Jake Morrissey was pressed into service in the third period in Calgary. Still, the break has come at a good time and Huska said both Cooke and Whistle should be fit and ready to go when play resumes after Christmas. As for captain Colton Sissons, Huska hopes he’ll rejoin the team for practise on Dec. 26. The 19-year-old North Vancouver native has been sidelined since Nov. 30 with an upper body injury. The Rockets return to action Thursday, Dec. 27 when they host the Kamloops Blazers.
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Overtime woes continue to plague the West Kelowna Warriors
Playing in overtime hasn’t been a strength for the West Kelowna Warriors this season. The BCHL club again came up on the short end, losing 4-3 in double overtime to the Trail Smoke Eaters Friday at Royal LePage. The Warriors O.T. record this slips to a dismal 1-2-7. Conner Collett scored the game winner for Trail after stealing a clearing attempt by West Kelowna goalie Tyler Briggs and depositing it in the open net.
While it was an unfortunate way for the game to end, Warriors head coach Rylan Ferster sayid his team was probably lucky to even get the game into overtime. “I don’t know if the game is over because of that, again, I don’t think we played a full 60 minutes here tonight,” said Ferster. “I think the loss happens before that. We’re the team that’s probably lucky to get the point.” Seb Lloyd, Brent Lashuk and Jetlan Houcher tallied for the Warriors
who fought back from one-goal deficits on three occasions to force overtime. Captain Max French assisted on all three Warriors goals. The Warriors played without forwards Brett McKinnon, David Pope and Ambrose Firkus. All three are doubtful next weekend when the Warriors conclude the pre-Christmas portion of their schedule with a home-and-away set with the Salmon Arm Silverbacks, beginning Friday at Royal LePage Place.
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WEST KELOWNA WARRIORS forward Jetlan Houcher looks for a rebound in front of Trail goalkeeper Lyndon Stanwood in BCHL action Friday at LePage Place.
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It was the last place Jock Tyre expected to be -during the second men’s Grand Slam event of the curling season. But there was the manager of the Kelowna Curling Club, out on the ice at Prospera Place with wbroom in hand as a member of the Peter de Cruz -foursome. The young Swiss team found itself in a bind last week at the $100,000 Canadian Open when their lead, Valentin Tanner, had to withdraw due to illness. When de Cruz put out the call for an emergency
Jock Tyre replacement, Tyre answered. “They had very little time to find someone, so I said I’ll fill in if you need me,” said Tyre, 48. “I never expected to be out there, so when it happened it was a real surprise…but a nice sur-
prise.” Although he had never played in a cash event of the magnitude of the Canadian Open, Tyre appeared in both the Canadian junior championship, representing Ontario in 1981, and at the Canadian mixed championship in 2006. He’s also coached at both the national and international levels, including at the Brier and the world junior championships. Other than not being in ideal game-shape for sweeping, Tyre held his own as the lead for the Swiss crew curling 82.8 percent over the last four games.
“I don’t think I hurt them, even though I’m a little sore,” Tyre said with a laugh. “I usually skip when I play, so I don’t sweep very much.” As for feeling pressure or nerves in front of fans and TV cameras, Tyre said the familiar surroundings helped keep him calm. “It wasn’t a scary place to be at all. I knew the ice-making staff, I recognized a lot of the fans, I knew the 50-50 people… everywhere I looked there was someone I knew. It was a lot of fun.” And while the de Cruz crew finished at 1-4 and missed the playoffs, Tyre said the young rink—
Serwa finishes 4th place in Colorado
It was another big step in the right direction for Kelsey Serwa as the Kelowna native just missed the podium at the second World Cup ski cross race of the season. The 23-year-old Serwa, coming back from a serious knee injury suffered in a crash last January, took fourth place on Thursday at Telluride, Colorado. Serwa and Canadian teammate Marielle Thompson were side by side in the same quarterfinal and went through in second and third place, respectively. In the semis, Serwa was again second behind Fanny Smith of Switzerland. In the final, Serwa was slowest out of the gate in a stacked women’s final and wasn’t able to close the
gap as Smith finished first, French veteran Ophelie David was second and Sweden’s Anna Holmlund was third. Still, it was a satisfying outcome for Serwa, who feels more confident with each race. “I’m not focused on results right now. I’m just focused on building confidence,” Serwa said. “Today was a big step for me, just getting into the finals. I was stoked. “I tried to make a pass on the last turn at the bottom and just kind of got pinched out a bit.” In the men’s event, Kelowna’s Ian Deans was eliminated after crashing in the quarterfinal. This weekend, the World Cup stops in Italy where Serwa won twice last December.
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Two-time B.C. MVP signs with Heat volleyball for 2013-14 Considered by many as the top player in B.C. high school boys volleyball, Lars Bornemann has signed on with the UBC Okanagan Heat for the 2013-14 Canada West volleyball season. The 6-foot-3 left side hitter from Oak Bay Secondary won back-to-back MVP awards in leading his team to the B.C. AAA boys title in both 2011 and 2012 in Kelowna. “Lars is an exceptional young man who will be a tremendous asset to the Heat program,”said Lars’ previous coaches Al Carmichael and Rick Wutzke. “As only the second player ever to repeat as B.C. MVP, we feel he is more than ready to compete at the CIS level, possessing the size, strength, and court-sense we have seen from other Oak Bay High alumni who have moved on to great success.”
During what has been a frustrating and winless season (0-12) for the Heat, landing a player of Bornemann’s skill and pedigree is welcomed by head coach Greg Poitras. “Lars has a long list of impressive achieve-
ments that he has earned through the hard work and dedication required to be a champion,” said Poitras. “Lars is a strong athlete that jumps well and has a rocket arm. He is a proven scorer from the front and back row. His
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fierce competitiveness will bode well for him next season as he works to have an immediate impact in our program in his first year.” Bornemann is not only a stalwart competitor on the court, but in the classroom. He is a strong academic who is excited to enter the engineering program at UBC Okanagan. On his choice to play volleyball in Kelowna, Bornemann believes it will be a good fit. “Having been in Kelowna for many volleyball championships, I have come to like it there a lot. To me it seems very similar to Victoria, where I grew up. It is not too big, but not too small either. It is very helpful to know most of the volleyball community already and I cannot wait to train with the team and get coaching from an excellent coach.”
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Chiefs host Knights Tuesday The Kelowna Chiefs will host the North Okanagan Knights Tuesday at Rutland Arena as they wind down their pre-Christmas schedule. Face off is 7 p.m. The Chiefs will then host Penticton Friday night and will travel to Osoyoos Saturday for their last KIJHL game prior to the break. The Chiefs are coming off a roller coaster weekend which produced two victories in three tries.
Kelowna opened the weekend on Friday night with a 4-3 overtime win over the Osoyoos Coyotes at Rutland Arena. Mitchell Barker netted the game winner at 2:00 of the extra session. Barker and Jordan Salahor each had a goal and an assist. On Saturday at Rutland, the low point came as the hometown Chiefs were blanked 6-0 by the Princeton Posse. Then on Sunday, Ke-
lowna bounced back with a 1-0 victory over the Penticton Lakers at the South Okanagan Events Centre. Bryce Koch scored the game’s lone goal on a second-period power play as the Chiefs outshot the Lakers 30-14. Kenny Fitzgerald recorded the his second shutout of the season. The Chiefs (19-121) are two points back of Princeton for the Okanagan Division.
Ok Rockets rolling into Christmas break The Okanagan Rockets showed no holiday season mercy on the Valley West Hawks as they extended their B.C. Major Midget League unbeaten streak to 12 games. On Sunday at CNC, the Rockets completed a weekend sweep of the Hawks with a 7-3 victory. With the wins, the Rockets (18-2-4) are to within two points of the Vancouver Northwest Giants for top spot in the BCMML. On Sunday, Brett Mennear scored twice,
while Josh Blanchard connected for his league-leading 24th goal as Okanagan pushed its home-ice undefeated string to eight games. Also scoring for the Rockets were Justin Marreck, Cortlan Procter, Graham Millar, and Braden Eliuk with his first BCMML goal. On Saturday, captain Brendan Wagner had a goal and three assists as the Rockets rolled over the Hawks 7-0. Blanchard added his 23rd of the season, while
Jesse Mills and Dustin Kostiuk each connected for their first BCMML goals. Cortlan Procter, Micheal McEachern and Dennon Leibel also scored for the Rockets, while Reid Kilburn stopped 25 shots for his third shutout of the season. The Rockets will spend the week preparing to head to Calgary for the Mac’s midget tourment starting on Boxing day.
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WALTER, RENATE Walter, Renate passed away on December 11, 2012at the age of 82 years. Survived by her loving husband Rudolf; daughter Elisabeth; granddaughter Deanna; great-granddaughter Samantha; sister Meta; brother Fredolin. No Service by request. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mem.com and searching her name under stories. Arrangements in care of First Memorial Funeral Services (250) 762-2299.
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CLEANERS needed for Big White Ski Season. Only mature need apply. Fax resume to 250-861-8844 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 GRAY Monk Cellars Ltd., located at 1055 Camp Road, Okanagan Centre, BC, is seeking temporary vineyard labourers, in Lake Country and surrounding area, to start work February 15, 2013, for approximately 8 months. Candidates must be willing to work outdoors and in all seasonal conditions. On the job training is provided, duties include picking, processing, grounds and vineyard maintenance. Starting wage $10.25/hour, approx 40-50 hours per week. Please fax resume to 250-7663390 or email employment@graymonk.com. We thank all applicants in advance, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. 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
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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.
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FIREWOOD. Jack Pine $160/cd, Birch $250/cd, Sky High Disposal. 250-808-0733
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BEAUTYREST King and Queen pillow top mattress and boxspring sets gently used only $300 per set. Located at Western Star Auctions #8-730 Stremel Rd 778-753-5580 VINTAGE ESTATE FURNITURE
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 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
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Misc. Wanted I like to buy $100 coins, coin collections & specialty foreign coins. Todd 250-864-3521 Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-863-3082 in Town PURCHASING old Canadian & American coin collections & accumulations. 250-548-3670 RECORDS Wanted, Pandosy Books #138-1889 Springfield Rd. nr. Bulk Foods, 861-4995
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Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 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
Cottages / Cabins Small furnished cabin at Idabel Lake, 1/2 hr Big White Close to KVR $75 per nite $300 week $600 mon 4.(250)807-7921
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Retail, Office or Fitness, newly reno’d, main floor, Avail now, 1300sqft,ample parking, Westbank Town Centre, 718-9083
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 LAKEVIEW, 3Bdrm house $1000. 2bdrm bsmt $650. 2 full bths, lrg livingrm, sundeck, newly painted. 250-718-1975 Small house for rent, 1bd, 1bath, tidy & clean. Rutland, near YMCA, NS, NP, $600 + utils. (250)765-8406, lve msg.
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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 furn’d rooms for working man, 30+, livingrm, TV, kitchen, lndry, utils incl, $400 & $525 + DD. 250-215-1561
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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 1Bdrm Westbank, Fully Furn’d share kitchen, W/D, Cable, Int. & Utils Incl’d. $575 + DD. Female preferred. (250)-768-8301 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
Winfield, 3 bdrm, 2 bath house, quiet area, $1295 + util., n/s, n/p, 250-548-3378.
1 BDRM + DEN main level suite in Lakeview Hts, West Kelowna. $800/mo incl utils. Call Mira (604) 889-5362. 1bd shared lndry all utils incl. NS NP single person near Costco $850+DD avail immed. New laminate. 250-762-5830 2BD bsmt suite in N. Rutland. Near schools & shops. NS, NP, no laundry, $750 incl utils. Call 250-491-1829 360 Wallace Rd. 1bd grnd-lvl bsmt suite, $625 incl utils. Avail now. 604-758-2206 Brand new, bright 2bdrm , sep entry & parking. NP, NS, NP. Incl utils, cable, internet, $800 Phone: 250-212-4556 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
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Cars - Domestic 2002 MUSTANG GT, 5spd coupe, black leather, all power options, keyless entry, tinted glass, MACH system 6CD, new tires (only used 2 months), like new condition inside & out, lady driven, 2nd owner, summer driven. Only $5500. 250-351-5478. 2003 Subaru Impreza, spec. edition, AWD, 1 owner, exc. cond. 178,000km, $7800. Phone: 250-470-0191
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Cars - Sports & Imports 2006 Toyota Sienna Van, AWD, 7-seat, auto, air, new tires, 86K $14,975.; 2004 Toyota Rav4, Ltd Ed. AWD, loaded, sunroof, heated leather seats, 5-spd, 70,600km, $11,975.; 1994 Isuzu Trooper 4x4 auto, loaded, good cond. $2475.; Government Inspected Rebuilt Vehicles, Lego Auto Sales Vernon. (250)260-4415
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2010 Mazda 3 GS with moonroof, 19,900 km. 5spd, summers & winters on rims, full service. $16,500, 762-9187
Scrap Car Removal 1AA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Up to $100 cash for full size vehicles. 250-899-0460 1AAArmour Towing & Scrap Removal. Will meet or beat all competors pricing.250-801-4199
SCRAP Car Removal, $100 cash paid for unwanted vehicles. 7 days a week. Call Paul Haul (250)808-9593
Trucks & Vans 1996 Ford Ranger, 4WD, 5 speed, Warn hubs, topper and roof rack, very good condition. No rust, new tires, always serviced. 250,000 Km. $2900.00 OBO. Email pictures available. 778-478-9282.
Boats CENTRAL RV - now buying Pontoon, Patio and Personal Pleasure craft boats. Contact Dan at 250-395-4331 or dan@centralrv.ca
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Sport Utility Vehicle 1990 RED 2 Door TRACKER 4 cyl., 4 x 4. Hard Top. New clutch & front brakes replaced last summer. Good city and bush vehicle. Runs good. Tires in good condition New manual hubs have receipts for all work done. $4500 Call (250)-769-0415
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ROXIE
ID#285359
1 YEAR (approx) DOMESTIC SHORT HAIR FEMALE
Roxie is waiting for her special home. She came to the shelter with my kittens and was a very good mom. Roxie is very calm and her foster people said she was a very good companion. I love to give head butts and curl up on laps. If you are looking for a mellow affectionate cat, please ask the staff to set up a meeting. I guarantee you will fall in love!
LICORICE
NICKNACK
BARNEY
ID#285894
ID#286409
ID# 286188
4 YEARS (approx) DOMESTIC SHORT HAIR SPAYED FEMALE
9 MONTHS DOMESTIC LONG HAIR NEUTERED MALE
Licorice was hanging out in peoples backyards. He is very affectionate, quiet and looking for a forever place to shower his love upon people. He can be a bit shy when encountering loud environments, so would prefer a stable home. He would be a wonderful companion for anyone who has time to love him. Licorice cannot wait to meet you!
NickNack came to us with his brother PaddyWack. He is a very loveable boy who can be a bit shy, but quickly warms up with interaction. He is very calm, yet personable and would do well in any tupe of family. If you feel you have the ideal loving home for him, come down and spend some time getting to know him.
Came in as a stray
8 YEARS AUSTRALIAN CATTLE DOG/ BLUE HEELER X NEUTERED MALE
Barney was handed over to us, we could find him a more suitable home, as his owners had no time for him. His new family should do extensive research on his breed, as they require lots of exercise and challenges to keep them from becoming excessively bored and destructive. He is good with older children, but NO CATS. He is friendly, hyper-active and loyal...all common traits of the breed. Barney would make a great running partner or hiking companion. Owner surrendered
2 YEARS (approx) RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK/ LAB RETRIEVER X SPAYED FEMALE (L to R:) Jan Johnson (Cent OK Dog Agility Club), Suzanne Pugh (SPCA) and Lorna Rowland (Cent OK Dog Agility Club)
The Central Okanagan Dog Agility Club is proud to present a cheque for $1,815.50, to the Kelowna SPCA. The money was raised through a raffle and other donations.
EMBER ID#285300
2 MONTHS OLD PITT BULL TERRIER X MALES
Ember is a graceful, gorgeous girl with a wonderful disposition and really enjoys the company of cats, dogs, children & grown-ups alike. She is a medium sized dog with a happy face, and truly enjoys people so much that she does get a bit anxious when left alone. Other than love, she will need work on her leash walking. It would be a pleasure to introduce you to this lovely girl. Came in as a stray
PEDRO & BOB ID#286391/286392
Came in with his brothers Leo & Mikey
FACTS Cats, when they are suffering from frostbite, will sit hunched up & they won’t lie down. also, when cats are very cold, they can’t eat. What you need to do is slowly warm the cat back up. Wrap it in a blanket or put it on a heating vent. Do not force it to eat or drink anything until it is warmed up, because that can make things much worse. WINtER CaN KILL YOUR PEts! Being outside can be deadly to your pet this time of year. the Kelowna sPCa cautions pet owners about letting their animals outside unsupervised when the temperature starts dropping. Even pets who are usually outdoor animals should be brought in when it gets well past the freezing mark.
103 - 1889 Springfield Rd. 860-2346 Store Hours: M - S 8:30 - 5:30 Sunday 10:00 - 4:00
These handsome boys are finally settled, but would be much happier in a permanent loving home. Thye are full of energy, but love to cuddle when its nap time. We know we are lots of work and its a busy time of year, and our new guardians need to be familiar with our breed, cause we can be strong willed. If you truly believe that it is the right time and we would be a good fit speak to the staff about us.
KATY
ID#280622
2 YEARS (approx) DOMESTIC MEDIUM HAIR SPAYED FEMALE
Katy was surrendered with her kittens. She is a very lovable girl who would like a home to call her own. She would suit any type of family as she is both calm and loving as well as exhuberant and out-going. My favorite things to do are interact with people and knead my favorite bed. Gazing out the window is also a fav past time. If you would like to snuggle, please come down and meet me. Surrendered
JENNY
4 YEARS (approx)
WIREHAIRED FOX TERRIER X
SPAYED FEMALE
We know nothing of Jenny’s background. She was running loose and needs to be rescued. She is a bundle of energy and love, walks well on the leash, is a bit timid at first but warms up quickly. We believe she will bond well with a new family and provide you with much love and laughter. Small children should be brought in to meet with her, so please ask the staff for a meet and greet. Came from Dog Control
RALPH
SPITZ
2 MONTHS ROTTWEILER/ RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK MALE
1 YEAR (approx) DOMESTIC MEDIUM HAIR SPAYED FEMALE
ID#285303
ID#286862
ID#270895
These puppies are ready for adoption and loving homes. They have been socialized for the past weeks in foster homes and are well on their way to being great additions to any family. Please remember the added work involved with having a puppy in the house and do your homework on their breeds. Please ask the staff if you would like to meet them. There are 5 boys and 1 girl.
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Spitz sure likes to cuddle and have her head scratched. She does well with other cats, but prefers her own space most of the time. She is a real beauty and can hardly wait to find her ‘forever home’. If you have a spot in your home and your heart to make Spitz feel loved and wanted, please come down and spend some time getting to know her. Came in as a stray
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CUISINE from Jude’s kitchen festive flavours Memories are quite often made in the kitchen. Meals and special dishes are the focus of almost every special occasion I can think of, from birthday cakes to thanksgiving turkeys, and at Christmas that’s even more the case than on any other occasion in the year. Whether that’s Aunt Edna’s Scottish shortbread or Uncle Helmut’s stolen loaf, commonly turkey is part of it, as is gingerbread, Christmas cake, ham and pies, but in Canada, particularly Quebec, on Christmas Eve, it’s traditional to serve a special, rich meat pie called a tourtiere. Despite the fact that one side of my husband’s family is French Canadian, no recipes for this spicy pie have come my way from that side of the family, so I had to do some research and come up with my own version of this tasty way to welcome in the season. Turned out quite excellent, we thought, so I hope you have a chance to try it over the holidays and that you enjoy it as much as we did. Chocolate is an important food group as far as I’m concerned, so easy chocolate desserts are a must-have in my lexicon and this mousse is quick and easy to make, so I hope you try it too. By now, you should have done all your shopping, which I hope included mostly Canadian-made, or home-made gifts, to support local neighbours and keep your cash circulating in our economy, and you should be able to put your feet up and relax for at least part of the festive season. Remember that the little personal things you do for those you love are far more important than the big gifts you might be able to buy them, so concentrate on them. Getting together with friends and loved ones is a big part of this season and of course, food is a big part of such get-togethers, so I hope you enjoy some lovely new flavours over the next couple of weeks. There are lots of ideas for festive food in my book, Jude’s Kitchen, with 200 recipes organized by the season, through the year, focussed on what’s available fresh and local, even in winter, which arrives Friday. Pick up a copy at local bookstores such as Mosaic Books or wine shops such as the B.C. Wine Museum or Discover Wines, Quails’ Gate or Calona Wines. Relax and enjoy the company of family and friends this Christmas.
Excellent Easy Chocolate Mousse This is the easiest, but most satisfying dessert you could serve around Christmas and it can be made ahead and kept cold until you’re ready to serve it. It’s always a good idea to have a few makeahead dishes up your sleeve during the busy time of the year. 1 1/2 c. (375 ml) light cream 1 lb. (500 g) dark chocolate chips 2/3 c. (150 ml) hot coffee 1/2 c. (125 ml) rum 4 eggs
whipped cream, to garnish chocolate curls, to garnish maraschino cherry, to garnish Scald light cream and put all ingredients into blender. Blend at high speed two minutes. Pour into little souffle dishes or stemmed dessert glasses and chill. Decorate with whipped cream and chocolate curls or sprinkles before serving. Add a maraschino cherry for colour. Serves 8-10.
Christmas Eve Tourtiere
JUDIE STEEVES / CAPITAL NEWS
This is a traditional dish served by French Canadians to celebrate Christmas Eve, and it’s a scrumptious combination of herb and spice-infused meat pie, sweetened with vegetables and thickened with grated potato. Pair this with the luscious, dark berry-full Sandhill Merlot, with its hints of spice that match well with the spices in this meat pie. Winemaker Howard Soon’s Small Lots wines are crafted from a single block in a single vineyard where exceptional grapes are grown. 2 onions drizzle of oil 2 stalks celery 2 carrots 6 mushrooms 1 lb. (454 g) lean ground pork 1 lb. (454 g) lean ground beef salt, to taste pepper, to taste 2 potatoes 3 garlic cloves 1 c. (250 ml) dry red wine 1 c. (250 ml) beef stock 1 tbsp. (15 ml) fresh rosemary 1 tsp. (5 ml) dried thyme 1/2 tsp. (2 ml) allspice 1/2 tsp. (2 ml) cinnamon
1/4 tsp. (1 ml) cloves pastry for a double crust pie
Dice onions and soften in a drizzle of oil over medium heat in a deep frypan. Meanwhile, slice celery and carrots and chop mushrooms. Add meat, stirring to break up clumps, but leaving some for texture. Sprinkle with salt and freshly-ground black pepper. While that’s cooking, turn it over occasionally, and grate one potato and cut the other into quarter-inch dice; mince garlic and chop rosemary. Add vegetables and garlic to the pan and stir in well. Stir in wine and beef stock, herbs and spices and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 or 20 minutes or until it begins to thicken. Don’t let it dry out. Add a little water if necessary. Remove from heat and set aside to cool. Pre-heat oven to 375 F. Roll out pastry and line a 9-inch deep dish pie pan with it. Brush pastry with egg wash, heap in cooled filling and cover with top crust. Set leftovers aside to make a shepherd's pie later in the week, or freeze for another week. Use kitchen scissors to snip several holes in the top to allow the steam to escape. Brush with egg wash and bake until golden brown, 40 minutes or so. Serves 8-10.
Contact Jude’s Kitchen at The Kelowna Capital News, 2495 Enterprise Way, Kelowna, B.C. , V1X 7K2; jsteeves@kelownacapnews.com
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There are some basics about my cooking that you should know about in using the recipes created for Jude’s Kitchen. *I mean a large egg when a recipe calls for an egg *usually, butter and margarine are interchangeable *usually, salt and pepper is added to your taste *I generally use sea salt
*fresh ingredients top frozen or canned *organic products are my first choice *wherever possible, I use whole grains, not processed *include a variety of them, when possible *wherever possible, I use fresh herbs *fewer quantities of dried herbs are needed than fresh
*I use extra virgin olive oil *I use grapeseed or olive oil to cook with *I don’t deep fry *feel free to substitute. I do *have fun in the kitchen *encourage others to as well
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