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n the early morning hours of Jan. 6, when most National Hockey League fans—or former fans— were fast asleep in their beds, an exhausted NHL commissioner Gary Bettman told reporters a tentative deal had been reached on a new collective bargaining agreement following a 16-hour marathon negotiating session in New York. The lockout was over. It didn’t take long for the news to spread, and before many had poured a bowl of cereal, they knew NHL hockey would be in full stride within a couple of weeks. The news was met with mixed reactions. Some weren’t willing to lift their spirits for athletes and owners whose arguments over money hurt businesses, employees and fans throughout North America. Others couldn’t help but be excited for the return of their favourite sport and were happy the pain was about to end for those who had suffered during the lockout. In this week’s Close-up, Capital News reporter Wade Paterson chats with local business owners, managers and fans of the sport in an attempt to gauge whether Kelowna has an appetite for professional hockey, or whether four months of watching athletes in suits and ties has left a bad taste in their mouths. See story on A3

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Face-off with NHL fans

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rom a business point of view, Alex Draper, president of Shut Out Sports Collectibles, is looking forward to the return of hockey. But not without some resentment. “I’m a huge hockey guy, and personally, I’m pissed,” says Draper, who also works in corporate sales with the West Kelowna Warriors. “There are a lot of people I deal with in the hockey industry and everybody’s choked.” Draper’s business focuses on autographed sports memorabilia including jerseys, pucks, footballs, baseballs, basketballs and pictures. He says 90 per cent of his sales are generated through silent auctions at various minor hockey and community events. Most of the items he sells are typically related to hockey. “What I have noticed is a lot of the items have been going for minimum bid. This time last year,

I’d have four or five bids on items,” says Draper. “For instance, I went to the SPCA gala and had 10 items there. Eight of them sold—every one of them for minimum bid.” When asked why he thinks people are hesitant to put money toward signed hockey merchandise, Draper says: “Out of sight, out of mind.” “We haven’t had (NHL) hockey since June. I think people just got accustomed to not hearing about the Canucks.” While Draper has struggled to sell his hockey gear, he says sales of football, basketball and baseball merchandise is on par with previous years. After a slow fall, Draper was relieved when he learned the players and owners had come to terms on a new collective bargaining agreement. “During Christmas my business did really well, but I was really nervous about what January, February and March would bring without hockey. So the timing was perfect for me. “But I really think it’s

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NEWS Capital News reporter Wade Paterson stopped by the Stuart Park outdoor ice rink Wednesday afternoon to ask local residents what they think about the return of the NHL: 1) How did you feel when you heard about the NHL lockout in 2012? 2) How did you feel when you heard the lockout had ended and a partial season would be played? 3) Will you be watching hockey this weekend?

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#1: I was disappointed. I thought the argument about money was lost on the average person. It’s disappointing that the entertainment aspect was taken away. #2: No doubt I was glad because I enjoy hockey and I enjoy watching it. I’m glad that they’ve sorted things out. #3: Possibly. I’m not going to go out of my way. If it’s convenient then I will.

#1 I was so disappointed. It’s what carries us through the winter. My husband, myself and our two kids are great hockey fans and love the Oilers. #2 I’m really delighted that it’s back, but I had a few mixed feelings. I felt both the players and the owners had let the fans down so much. #3 Absolutely.

#1: We were upset because we go to quite a few games. We’ve got a young team (Oilers) that reminds us of the glory days…for our children, this is going to be the closest thing to what we enjoyed back in the early ’80s. #2: We were pleased, but it wasn’t elation, it was more resignation. It’s millionaires vs. billionaires. Being neither one of those, it’s a little difficult to swallow. Still, there is lots of winter, so we’re more than pleased. #3: Absolutely, our two favourite teams are playing.

#1: I thought: Already? Because they just finished doing this. #2: I was disappointed. I was hoping they were going to come in with a little league of their own, drop the whole league and just start up another sixteam thing, there was a little bit of talk about that. That was exciting. There are too many teams in the league so the calibre of hockey isn’t very good. #3: No.

#1: I didn’t really care. I thought: Spoiled guys, let them go on strike. #2: The season is so short I have no interest in watching it. I’ll probably watch the playoffs as usual, but I’m not going to follow it. This year is pretty much a wash for me for hockey. #3: I will not, no.

going to be about a month grace period to get people revved up again.” One positive that was generated by the lockout was an increased attendance at Warriors games. According to Draper, average attendance was around 1,000 at home games last season; this season it’s common to see more than 1,200 watching West Kelowna’s team at Royal LePage Place. He’s optimistic those

fans will continue to watch live local hockey after the NHL returns to their TV screens. The president of Shut Out Sports Collectibles admits he’ll tune in to watch his favourite team—Vancouver Canucks—with the exception of Saturday night’s home opener at Rogers Arena. “My protest is that I’m not going to watch the first Canucks’ game that’s televised,” says Draper.

“People who love the game should be mad. It’s my business, without a doubt, but my personal side is: I’m choked at these guys.” Bart Dorssers, general manager of food and beverage at Boomer’s Sports Bar and Grill, also has a strong opinion about the 2012-13 lockout, but now that it’s over, he’s focusing on the positives that may come with the return of the professional league.

From what he has observed over the years: When spirits are lifted, spirits—and beer—are sold. As an example he points to this year’s World Junior Championship. “The World Juniors were fantastic for us because we were starved of hockey and all of a sudden we saw everybody’s spirits lifted because we got to watch some games and we realized how

much we missed it.” Those who followed the tournament know Canada’s non-medal performance ended in bitter disappointment, leaving many feeling worse than they did before the tournament started. But Dorssers is hopeful the first NHL games this weekend will bring a similar excitement to See Fans A6

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Correspondence, petitions and e-mails relating to this application must include your name and civic address. Petitions should be signed by each individual and show the address and/ or legal description of the property he or she believes would be affected by the proposal. Correspondence and petitions received between January 15, 2013 and 4pm on Monday, January 28, 2013 shall be copied and circulated to City Council for consideration at the public hearing.

A portion of Part 8.1 acres more or less of the South West ¼, Section 29 shown outlined green on Plan B4787, Towship 29, SDYD Bylaw No. 10793 (OCP12-0019) Bylaw No. 10794 (Z12-0057)

Notice is given that City Council will hold a public hearing on: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at 6pm Kelowna city Hall, 1435 Water Street council chambers Council will hear representations from the public who deem an interest in the properties affected by proposed amendments to Official Community Plan Bylaw 10500 and Zoning Bylaw 8000 for:

(n OF) Steele road and 1450 Steele road A portion of Lot A, Sections 20 and 29, Township 29, SDYD, Plan KAP44335, Except Plan KAP92565 and Lot 1, Section 29, Township 29, SDYD, Plan EPP23066 Bylaw No. 10791 (OCP12-0018) Bylaw No. 10792 (Z12-0058) The applicant is proposing to amend the Official Community Plan and rezone a portion of the subject property in order to accommodate the proposed single family subdivision located in “The Ponds” neighbourhood and to further enhance the neighbourhood’s natural features and trail infrastructure Official community Plan amendment: To change the Future Land Use designation from the S2RES – Single/Two Unit Residential designation, the S2RESH – Single/Two Unit Residential - Hillside designation, the MRC – Multiple Unit Residential – Cluster designation and the PARK – Major Park and Open Space designation to the S2RES – Single/Two Unit Residential designation and the PARK – Major Park and Open Space designation. (See Map “A-OCP12-0018”) requested zoning change: From the A1 – Agriculture 1 zone to the RU1 – Large Lot Housing zone and the P3 – Parks & Open Space zone. (See Map “B-Z12-0058”) Owner/applicant: Vincent & Pamela Blaskovich and Mair Developments Ltd. Inc. No. BC075083 / The Creeks Kelowna

The applicant is proposing to amend the Official Community Plan and rezone a portion of the subject property in order to accommodate the proposed single family subdivision located in “The Ponds” neighbourhood. Official community Plan amendment: To change the Future Land Use designation from the: - S2RESH – Single/Two Unit Residential – Hillside designation to the S2RES – Single/Two Unit Residential designation; - S2RES – Single/Two Unit Residential designation to the S2RESH – Single/Two Unit Residential – Hillside designation; and - S2RESH – Single/Two Unit Residential – Hillside designation to the PARK – Major Park and Open Space designation. (See Map “A-OCP12-0019”) requested zoning change: From the A1 – Agriculture 1 zone to the RU3 – Small Lot Housing zone, P3 – Parks & Open Space zone and the A1 – Agriculture 1 zone. (See Map “B-Z12-0057”) Owner/applicant: Interval Investment Inc., Inc. No. 196442 / The Creeks Kelowna

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The public may review copies of the proposed bylaws, Council reports and related materials online at kelowna.ca/council or at the Office of the City Clerk at City Hall from 8am-4pm, Monday to Friday, as of January 15, 2013 and up to and including January 29, 2013.

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what he observed in late December during the early stages of the junior tournament. The food and beverage general manager says Boomer’s was impacted last fall when NHL regular season games were cancelled. “At the start of every hockey season we get all the hockey pool enthusiasts. They come in and do their picks, they’re in a festive mood and spirits are up,” says Dorssers. “We didn’t get that at

all this year.” He notes things were much worse for sports pubs in the Lower Mainland. “Every game night at Roger’s Arena, their places are packed. If you’re not going to the game, you’re watching the game with everyone (at the bar). “The interior of B.C. didn’t feel the crunch as bad as the coast. But we did feel it.” Dorssers says Boomer’s plans to once again subscribe to the NHL Center Ice package to broadcast as many differ-

ent games as possible on any given night. “What I’m trying to tap into is everybody’s spirits boosted a little bit. Canada’s game is back. If it helps to loosen up the stress of the economy, hey, I benefit.” He adds this year may be redeemed if the Canucks can put together a strong playoff push. “As the Canucks success increases, people jump on the bandwagon and it becomes kind of a festive time as well—to be part of that run for the (Stanley) Cup.”

City in Action CounCil HigHligHts Parking Permit Program

Council approved amendments to the Residential Parking Program, including a new policy and bylaw updates to improve parking enforcement efficiency. The changes come into effect Feb. 1 for all residential areas with time-restricted parking. Residents with valid permits in these zones are exempt from the posted time restrictions. Motorists visiting in these zones must conform to the one- or two-hour parking restrictions. These program updates will create more parking opportunities for residents living in areas that experience high volumes of visiting vehicles, such as around Prospera Place or Kelowna General Hospital.

Mobile service Requests

Council received information about a new mobile communications option for residents to provide city staff with a photo and specific location of a problem, such as graffiti. The Service Request system is available at kelowna.ca/mobileSR and is compatible with smartphones and smart devices, including iPhones, Androids, Blackberries, tablets, and iPads. kelowna.ca/council

••• The sun struggles to peak through the clouds on a crisp Wednesday afternoon. As locals lace up their skates beside the Stuart Park outdoor ice rink, they’re quick to share their thoughts when asked about NHL hockey. No two opinions seem to be identical, but the conversations have a commonality: Passion. One gentleman, who asks not to be named, sums up his thoughts with two words before skating away.

“It’s bullshit.” Others use milder language but still express disappointment as they feel their sport has been tainted. It’s hard to say how long these emotions will linger after the first pucks of the new season are dropped Saturday in Philadelphia, Winnipeg and Los Angeles. But it may take some time for Kelowna to fully regain its hunger for NHL hockey. wpaterson @kelownacapnews.com

City Hall 1435 Water Street Kelowna, BC V1Y 1J4 250 469-8500 ask@kelowna.ca

The City of Kelowna’s service request system has gone mobile. The Service Request system, previously available on the city website, is now available for smartphones at kelowna.ca/mobileSR. “For example, if you see something in need of repair such as graffiti, just snap a photo with your smartphone and using our Mobile Service Request system you can notify the city immediately,” said Clint McKenzie, performance improvement consultant for Kelowna. “Residents can connect with us on the go.” The Mobile Service Request System makes it easy for the public to request a broad range of services. From pothole repair to tree maintenance to snow and ice removal, the service request system helps residents connect with the city. “It’s fast and easy to use for residents, and very specific because of the ability to include a photo and select an exact location on a map,” added McKenzie. “This allows our staff to get a really good idea of what’s happening in the community and prioritize staff resources appropriately.” The mobile site kelowna.ca/mobileSR is compatible with smartphones and smart devices, including iPhones, Androids, Blackberries, tablets and iPads.

Pursuant to Section 26 of the Community Charter, the City intends to sell the “Closed Road” under Bylaw No. 10769, being a portion of road adjacent to 580 Knox Mountain Drive to consolidate with the park, having an area of 0.318 ha. for a price of $11,280.00 The public may review copies of the proposed Road Closure and Removal Dedication Bylaw 10769 on kelowna.ca or at the Office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 3rd Floor, from 8AM-4PM, Monday to Friday. inFo: 250 469-8610

Removal of Highway Dedication

Council will consider the permanent closure and removal of the highway dedication of a portion of road adjacent to 591 Poplar Point Drive on: Monday, January 28, 2013, 1:30pm Kelowna City Hall, 1435 Water street – Council Chambers Pursuant to Section 26 of the Community Charter, the City intends to sell the “Closed Road” under Bylaw No. 10770, being a portion of road adjacent to 591 Poplar Point Drive to consolidate with the park, having an area of 209.9 m2 for a price of $720.00. The public may review copies of the proposed Road Closure and Removal Dedication Bylaw 10770 on kelowna.ca or at the Office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 3rd Floor, from 8AM-4PM, Monday to Friday.

PuBliC notiCEs Removal of Highway Dedication

Council will consider the permanent closure and removal of the highway dedication of a portion of road adjacent to 580 Knox Mountain Drive on: Monday, January 28, 2013, 1:30pm Kelowna City Hall, 1435 Water street – Council Chambers

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s y More than $200,000 will go towards several tree fruit industry projects rusing new technology efrom the federal-provinncial Tree Fruit Market and -Infrastructure Initiative. Announced Thursday by provincial agriculture yminister Norm Letnick and Kelowna-Lake Country MP Ron Cannan, they include a project of the B.C. Fruit Growers Association and its research -and development orchard to create a measure for ftesting cherry quality after picking. BCFGA general manager Glen Lucas ex,plained the idea would be to look at cherry stem moisture as a method to predict shelf life, a sort of “best before dating.” The aim would be to validate earlier research

results and provide information to growers and packinghouses that could lead to development of quality standards for cherries, he said. Testing stem moisture is relatively simple and testing for pressure and sugars is also not complex, so the testing could be done on-site at packing facilities, he said. A private researcher would be hired to do the work which would also involve some packinghouse, he said. The BCFGA has received $19,200 to do the work which would get underway this summer, he said. Coral Beach Farms in Lake Country received $35,000 for an innovative software program to automate sorting out of stemless cherries. That would add value by reducing the number of

stemless cherries for customers who will pay extra to ensure all cherries have stems on, and it will reduce the labour costs of sorting them out by hand. The new equipment was added last season to the optical sizer at the farm, and cherry grower David Geen says it worked very well, the first time the equipment had been used in B.C. “It allows us to target specific packs of cherries to specific markets in a very cost-effective manner,” Geen explained. The Okanagan Kootenay Cherry Growers Association received $21,000 for two projects involving management of the newest pest of soft fruits, the spotted wing drosophila, in its larval stage, when it can infest cherries if not controlled. Cawston Cold Storage, which handles much

of the organic tree fruit in the region, received $106,000 toward new storage technology which would be more efficient, and would extend the marketing season for organic apples by maximizing post-harvest storage quality. As well, the Jind Fruit Company is receiving $26,000 to improve cold-storage air quality and conditions at its Osoyoos packinghouse. It’s all part of a $5 million contribution by the federal and provincial governments, with the federal portion coming from the AgriFlex program, to help reduce production costs, improve environmental sustainability, promote innovation and respond to emerging opportunities and market challenges. The five-year funding ends in 2014.

“B.C. has a strong reputation around the world for producing top-quality tree fruits, such as apples and cherries,” said Cannan. “These projects and leading-edge technologies will increase profitability and ensure that the region’s producers remain industry leaders on the domestic and international stage.” “The B.C. government has been working with industry to focus on innovation and technology as we look at ways to expand their product line and markets,” said Letnick. “The investment of more than $200,000 for these projects will enhance both our province’s tree fruit operations and ensure the agrifoods industry continues to be an integral part of British Columbia’s economy.” jsteeves@kelownacapnews.com

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a single day this year, so members will have a lot of issues to deal with in a short period of time, including whether growers should form an Apple Research and Promotion Agency to gather funds from all growers to put toward those services. They would be funded through check-off levies to ensure that every grower fairly contributes to mutually beneficial projects. A vote will be held on whether to hold a grower vote on forming ARPA, said Lucas. It’s a vital vote which he is very hopeful will be approved by the membership. Growers will also hold elections on their executive for the coming year. Both Fred Steele, of Kelowna, and Jeet Dukhia, of Vernon, have been nominated for president, while Dukhia and former president Joe Sardinha, of Summerland, have been nominated for vice-president. Although Kirpal Boparai, of Kelowna, was elected president last year, he resigned last month, so vice-president Dukhia has been serving in that post until a new president is elected at the Penticton convention. jsteeves@kelownacapnews.com

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Museum exhibit a tribute to BC Dragoons In 2011, the Kelowna Museums Society celebrated the centennial anniversary of the BC Dragoons with a special exhibition at the Okanagan Military Museum. At that time, the military museum society also announced the commission of a commemorative mural. Now, the Kelowna Museums Society is about to release a new book called Always First: A Pictorial History of the British Columbia Dragoons. The book features an extensive compilation of images from the BC Dragoons collection, which lead the reader through the story of the military unit. With their roots in the horse mounted infantry of the British Empire, the Dragoons were formed in 1911, as several British Columbia Horse squadrons combined to become the Dragoons’ 1st Regiment, BC Horse. For the past 100 years, Okanagan members of the BC Dragoons have balanced careers and home-life with regimental duties in a wide variety

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N e w To the editor: Nice to hear that somep infrastructure improvements are being made along KLOp Road as to transit, bike pathp t etcetera. But most people don’t know that two large pieces of land have been removed from Agricultural Land Reserve along KLO Road in the last five weeks, with unanimous support from Kelowna city council. And one city councillor even stated that there should be no land along KLO Road for agriculture. How blatant an intent to pull the wool over the neighbourhood’s eyes. How can we even stop this when petitions, discussions among the neighbourhoods have been completely ignored and our rights have been trampled on because a few greedy people want to sell their land for redevelopement and could care less about agriculture? What was once Kelowna’s food heritage is being destroyed before our

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study of six northern Alberta lakes conducted by Environment Canada and other scientists was published last week, generating headlines around the world. “Oil sands toxins ‘accumulate in freshwater systems,’” the BBC announced. The headline in The New York Times declared: “Oil sands industry in Canada tied to higher carcinogen level.” The study was reported with similar alarm across Canada. It looked at levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in lakebed sediment, and found levels measurably higher than natural sources since oil sands extraction began 50 years ago.

Most news reports I saw made little or no effort to put this information into context, in terms of the actual risk to humans, fish and other organisms. Some Tom quoted people they Fletcher knew would scream bloody murder, because as we in the media are taught, conflict and fear attract an audience. As expected, U.S. environmental groups and their Canadian branch offices ramped up the rhetoric to battle their favourite villain. At least one major Canadian newspaper, The Globe and Mail, did a responsible job. Its report on the study stated: “PAH pollution level remains low—on par, at worst, with an urban

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downwind of the Alberta oil sands. I argued this point with B.C.’s celebrity environmentalist Tzeporah Berman, who has shuttled back and forth from ForestEthics to Greenpeace in recent years. She took to her Facebook page to publicize a dramatic call to action from 350.org, one of the F most strident climate change advocacy groups in the U.S., selectively using a quote and picture from The New York Times. Our debate turned to greenhouse gas emissions. I argued that this PAH study mirrors the true picture of carbon dioxide emissions, which is that nearly 70 per cent of CO2 from all petroleum comes when you burn the final product in engines and furnaces. In B.C., which doesn’t burn coal for elec-

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Working hard and still living in poverty To the editor: I watch all the TV coverage on the First Nations and their battle with the federal government. And I can’t help myself thinking of who will help with the plight of the non-native people of this country, the people like myself? I have worked hard all my life in the hospitality industry, which is not noted for high paying jobs. I cannot afford to buy a house at today’s prices, same as the majority of people

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when, in fact, it is a shill for U.S. gun and ammunition manufacturers. So why are people so crazy about guns down there in the United Startes? They use excuses like “my neighbour has a gun, so I better get one in case he attacks me” or “everyone on the street is pack-

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Farm land being taken out of ALR along KLO Road very eyes. What representation does the City of Kelowna give to the residents of this area,when they can active-

ly remove land (from the agricultural land reserve) and say that because I live across the field that this doesn’t, or shouldn’t, concern me? The elected members

of city council are suppose to guide and represent the citizens and not the developers taking land out of agricultural land, needed for food production, the support of urban

wildlife and the cleansing nature of the waterways courses and natural feeders. One piece of land that will be destroyed with houses butts up against

Munson’s Pond. Who’s next? How’s that for democracy? Walter Viita, Kelowna

Environmentalist sourceless Express yourself Fletcher from A10 tricity, fully 40 per cent of human-caused greenhouse gas emissions are from transportation. Other sources include home heating and industry. Berman insisted I was wrong, and claimed 70 per cent of Canada’s greenhouse gases come from “heavy industry.” I asked for her source. No response.

A 2010 report by a Royal Society of Canada expert panel calculated that 27 per cent of our country’s fossil fuel emissions come from transportation. Another 16 per cent is from fuels burned for electricity. Five per cent is from oil sands operations. Berman’s figure is conveniently untrue. Greenpeace and the rest of the environmental

scare industry want you to believe that stopping Alberta’s oil sands and pipelines would save the planet. Also wrong. It would drive oil demand from the U.S., Venezuela’s oil sands and elsewhere, with little net effect on the climate or pollution. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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inter’s not my favourite season, so when it’s dark, icy, cold and

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a cycle tour of the trestles this July. Sunny weather is pretty much guaranteed at

that point, so just thinking about it cheers me up. The inaugural Okanagan Trestle Tour is being organized for Sunday, July 14, from Myra, east of Kelowna, to Penticton, concluding with a barbecue, entertainment and wine expo there. This is not a race but a chance to cycle a oneway trip through this 80-kilometre portion of the Trans Canada Trail, with five rest stops for food, drinks, mechanical support and first aid. This event marks the 10th anniversary of the Okanagan Mountain Park Fire when 12 of the wooden trestles in Myra Canyon were destroyed and two steel ones damaged by wildfire. At a cost of $13.5 million in federal-provincial funds, the historic Kettle Valley Railway rail bridges were rebuilt and the canyon re-opened to the recreational community in 2008. Myra Canyon was designated a National Historic Site in 2002, but in addition to its amaz-

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A longstanding sports tradition in Kelowna is in jeopardy of being put on hold. Due to a lack of funding, organizers of the Ski2Sea Race may be forced to cancel the 34th edition of the multi-sport event, scheduled for Sunday, April 14. Ski2Sea—a six-stage, 95-km race from Big White to Kelowna City Park—lost its major sponsor after the 2011 race and has been struggling to make ends meet ever since. Between insurance fees and the purchase of T-shirts, the event costs a minimum of $17,000 to stage. Ski2Sea president Sue Keast said the local race is in dire need of sponsorship dollars. “We used to get $10,000 from our main

sponsor, but they had to leave us last year,” said Keast. “We ran last year’s race on our savings, but we’re not going to be able to do that again. I don’t believe we’ll be able to go forward this year without new sponsors.” Keast said Ski2Sea is grateful for the support from all of its sponsors in the past, including Interior Savings which served as a platinum sponsor for more than 30 years. Between resignations and people moving away from Kelowna, the race committee is also in need of at least five new directors to help keep the race running efficiently. The Ski2Sea Race has been run every year in Kelowna since 1980.

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THE SKI2SEA finish line won’t be needed for the planned April 14 race, which faces being cancelled if new sponsors don’t come forward. Teams feature from one to six athletes who compete in six events in a relay format—downhill skiing, cross country skiing, mountain biking, road biking, running and canoeing. As many as 111 teams and more than 600 people have competed in past

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The West Kelowna teenager currently on trial for murder will finally tell her version of the events that left one of her peers dead, and turned a quiet Peachland street into a chaotic crime scene. The 18-year-old, whose name is under a publication ban, is alleged to have stabbed Ashlee Hyatt, 16, in her neck after an argument at a June 2, 2010, party. It’s a story that Crown counsel Murray Kaay assembled a number of witnesses to tell from varying angles, but defence lawyer Ingrid Friesen pointed out Friday that none of those viewpoints added up to a complete picture. “You as a jury will be the first to hear her side of the story—she wants very much to tell it,” Friesen told a B.C. Supreme Court jury Friday. “She’s been waiting two years to tell it.” The accused, who defence described as a “new girl trying to fit in at a new school,” has seen her point of view be absent in the last two weeks of trial, as even RCMP officers who dealt with the investigation failed to offer her perspective on what happened that night. What the jury has learned from teen witnesses who were there, however, is that the accused kissed a boy, while her boyfriend was nearby. This apparently upset Hyatt and the two started exchanging verbal barbs, which escalated to further pushing on the street, and eventually Hyatt was fatally wounded. Continuing on with the altercation, however, was the teenage host of the party. The defence has already suggested she was the one who brought the knife to the fight between the accused and Hyatt, and Friday two witnesses took the witness stand to highlight the teenage host’s behaviour in the aftermath and leading up to the fatal altercation. They also called upon George Young, who lives adjacent to the party house, to give testimony. Young testified he was brought into the fray when he heard a teenage boy in the street talking into his cellphone, saying, “It’s going down, it’s going down, it’s happening now.”

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Capozzi follows grandfather’s footsteps to UBC Vancouver Kevin Parnell STAFF REPORTER

When Kelowna native Christi Capozzi was deciding where to take her considerable hockey skills after high school graduation, her heart kept telling her UBC in Vancouver. And she has her family to thank for that. Capozzi’s late grandfather Herb was a star football player at UBC in the 1940s. He is considered one of UBC’s finest athletes and is a member of the UBC Sports Hall of Fame. So making the decision to head for UBC after growing up in Kelowna was a pretty easy one for Christi. “(My grandfather) was an amazing athlete, a multi-sport athlete and it was one of the draws to go to UBC,” said Capozzi this week, in an interview with the Capital News. “I knew how excited him and my dad would be to have me at UBC

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because he made such an impact in the athletic world here. Just knowing what he did here, it’s been cool to follow in his footsteps.” Herb Capozzi passed away last year, leaving a long legacy at UBC as captain of the UBC football team in 1947 and ’48 as well as in the Vancouver sports scene over the next several decades. And now Christi is hoping she too can write a nice chapter in UBC Vancouver’s sports history, as the assistant captain and one of the Thunderbirds top female hockey players. In her fourth season, Capozzi and the T-Birds are having an excellent season of CIS female

hockey. At 10-7-3 they sit in fourth place in the eight team league and appear poised to make the playoffs under first year head coach Graham Thomas, who has turned the UBC female hockey program around. “It’s going really well this year,” said Capozzi. “There has been a big change from last year to this year in terms of the coaching and the attitude. It’s like we started fresh and there is a new attitude and a new direction and it’s been really good.” Capozzi plays on the team’s top defensive pairing and also plays power play and penalty kill for UBC. An offensive defenceman she has the green-light to jump into the play and create offense and has seven points in the team’s first 20 games. She says having the experience of her first three years of CIS hockey has helped. “I think just playing at this level you real-

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female hockey team scores a goal during CIS action earlier this season. Capozzi is in her fourth season with UBC. ly get more confidence, you are more relaxed out there,” she said. “My first couple years it was a big adjustment. It was a faster league and it took some getting used to. I’m feel-

ing really good about my game this year.” The UBC female hockey team has quite the Kelowna flavour. Also on the team is fellow blueliner Sarah Casorso as

well as forward Stephanie Schaupmeyer, both of whom played in Kelowna Minor Hockey. Capozzi herself spent the majority of her minor hockey in the KMHA and

then played one year at the Pursuit of Excellence before being offered a scholarship at UBC where she is majoring in kinesiology. She plans on going back to UBC for her fifth and final year of hockey eligibility next year when she will complete her studies as well. But like the rest of her teammates, they are focussed on the rest of this season where she is hoping to play in the CIS playoffs for the first time. “I think we can only go up from here,” she said. “We have been building since the beginning of the year and there is no saying what can and can’t be done. I think we have a good chance to do really well. I think everyone is focussed on that and we will see how far we can push this thing.” UBC is hosting the University of Saskatchewan this weekend for a pair of games. kparnell@kelownacapnews.com

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Kelowna Rockets pursue home-ice record this Saturday Warren Henderson STAFF REPORTER

The last time the Kelowna Rockets protected home ice with such intensity and efficiency, Ryan Huska was in his rookie season on the club’s coaching staff. A decade later, the head coach will watch his Rockets take aim at a new club record for consecutive victories at Prospera Place. On Saturday night, the Rockets look for their 19th straight home-ice triumph when they take on the Vancouver Giants. Kelowna won 18 in

a row at home during the 2002-03 campaign. Still, even with a new record on the line, Huska doesn’t expect his club to treat Saturday’s game differently than any other game this season. “I think their approach needs to be the same as it’s been since Game 1, we need to make sure we’re prepared to play our best,” Huska said. “It’s important for the guys to have that push, to be able to go out there and be proud of the jersey they’re wearing, and to be playing here at home. “The streak is nice, the guys deserve it and really

should be proud of what they’ve done, but it isn’t our focus and certainly

isn’t the be-all, end-all.” The franchise record for consecutive home ice

wins is 24, set during the 1992-93 season when the Rockets were based in Tacoma, Wash. Despite a scare in the third period, the Rockets equalled the club record with their 18th straight home-ice win on Wednesday night with a 5-3 win over the visiting Spokane Chiefs. Kelowna bolted out to 4-0 lead after two periods, before the Chiefs made it interesting with three straight markers late in the third period. However, Zach Franko sealed the win with an empty-net goal for the Rockets, who are 9-0-1 in their last 10

games. Two of the Rockets key players missed Wednesday’s game, but both Myles Bell and Madison Bowey will be back in the lineup Friday when the Rockets travel to Spokane for a rematch with the Chiefs. Bell sat out the second and final game of a suspension for a checking from behind major last Friday against the Tri-City Americans, while Bowey played with Team Orr Wednesday night at the NHL/CHL Top Prospects Game in Halifax. Defenseman Mitchell Wheaton is also expected

back this weekend after missing a month with a shoulder injury. As for Friday’s encounter with the Chiefs, Ryan Huska expects a different Spokane team than the one that took to the ice for the first 40 minutes of Wednesday’s game in Kelowna. “We’re fully expecting them to come out hard, I don’t think (coach) Don (Nachbaur) was happy with the way they started here,” Huska said. “I expect they’ll play the game with a higher tempo and more energy, and we’ll need to be ready for that.”

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Kelowna’s wine country featured in new half marathon W Kevin Parnell STAFF REPORTER

A new running event will hit the Kelowna calendar in early September this year partnering Kelowna’s wine and tourism industries in a half marathon format. The inaugural Kelowna Wine Country Half Marathon is the first international event produced by Destination Races, a California-based company that has five other races in different wine areas of the United States. “We really want to stress that we are really excited about this event because of all the things the Okanagan Valley and Kelowna have to offer,” said Matt Dockstader of Destination Races. “I think this is going to be a world class event. We love the wines that Kelowna

has to offer and we have some great tourism partners for the event.” Destination Races biggest event is in California with the Napa to Sonoma half marathon which has been taking place since 2004. The Kelowna event is the first time the company has ventured outside of the United States. “The areas we go to are world renowned wine regions,” said Dockstader. “We have a very loyal following of participants. We try not to get too large because we have a lot of elements to the race like music entertainment, food and wine.” Dockstader said he’s hoping to attract over 2,000 runners in the inaugural event that hits the calendar about a month before the long-running Okanagan International Marathon on Thanksgiv-

ing weekend. But that doesn’t bother Dockstader who says many runners may choose to do both the Kelowna Wine Country Half Marathon as well as the Okanagan Marathon. “The Okanagan race is a little over a month after ours which I think is perfect timing,” he said. “A month is plenty of time to recover and do another marathon if people want to. We talked to the promoters of that event and we plan to cross promote and try to help each other. It’s all good for the area if you have two good races. We worked closely with the city to find the right time and this was the best time for our event.” The events feature every level of runner, from elites to people more interested in the social aspect.

Up to 16 local wineries will be involved in the race pouring wine at the post event wine and music festival. The Strong Kids campaign, in partnership with the YMCA of Okanagan, will provide volunteer support for this event as the primary local beneficiary and charity partner. A full slate of activities are scheduled, beginning on Thursday Sept. 5 with a welcome reception, and culminating with a finisher’s celebration in Kelowna on Saturday evening. The Delta Grand Okanagan Resort and Conference Centre will host the Race Expo held on Friday Sept. 6 which is open to the public and free. For more information and to register check out www.destinationraces. com/runbc

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West Kelowna Warriors goalie Tyler Briggs wasn’t going to be denied on Wednesday night in Merritt. The 20-year-old veteran netminder stopped 44 of the 46 pucks sent his way, as he earned first star honours and helped the Warriors earn a narrow 3-2 win over Merritt, climbing to within a point of the second place Centennials.

Marcus Basara scored his 23rd and 24th goals of the season to pace the West Kelowna offence while Shawn Hochhausen also scored for the Warriors with his marker holding up as the eventual game-winner. The win was the Warriors third straight and improved its record to 1711-2-8, now just a single point behind Merritt for second spot and sev-

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t o t t h t s w h p en points clear of fourthP place Salmon Arm. “I personally think could have been one of the most important games of the season,” Briggs said after the game. The result in Merritt didn’t come easily, with the Centennials more than doubling West Kelowna in shots (46-22) and controlling the puck for ex-a tended periods in the War-s riors’ zone. F “They did a reallym good job cycling that puckh down low,” added Briggs who said his team did anh excellent job of keepingF Merritt’s shots to the out-n side, allowing him to stopt all but two. a “We’ve been practi-b cing that all week, justi collapsing back to the net—we’d rather pushe them down the boardsp into the corners.” f West Kelowna earnedg the win with six regularsfi out of the lineup due to injury and illness. l The next action forr the Tribe is a home-and-b home series against Sur-h rey on the weekend. O The Warriors head toa the Lower Mainland onc Friday night, before host-t ing the Eagles on Satur-v day. f

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Woods B.C. Athlete of Year nominee Kelowna Chiefs climb the ranks

For the third consecutive year, a member of the UBC Okanagan Athletics Department has been honoured as a nominee from the 47th Annual Sport BC Athlete of the Year Awards. Golfer Jen Woods, a member of the national champion Heat women’s golf team, is the nominated UBC Okanagan athlete after stellar play on the links this past season. Previously nominated for the Heat were volleyball players Preston Tucker (in 2012) from the men’s team, and Alex Basso (in 2011) from the Heat women’s squad. Both of those athletes went on to win the award. For Woods, the nomination caps a fantastic fifth and final year of competing at the collegiate level; a year that has been full of awards and accolades for the Kelowna-born golfer. Woods Jen led her team to what had previously been an elusive national championship for the women’s golf team, having captured silver in two of the previous three seasons. However, she was finally able to carry her team to the top this past October at the 2012 hPING CCAA Golf Na-

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UBC OKANAGAN golfer Jen Woods has been nominated as the Sport BC college athlete of the year. tional Championship, hosted by Durham College at the Oshawa Golf and Curling Club. At the 2012 PING CCAA national championship, Jen finished fourth overall individually, collecting a National Tournament All-Star for her efforts; her third time earning that distinction. Woods and her Heat teammates won their

fourth straight PACWEST provincial championship in 2012, with Woods earning a Provincial All-Star nod as well as an Athlete of the Week accolade for her individual efforts. Jen won seven of the 20 tournaments she competed in and finished top 3 in every tournament this past season. Provincially she has earned two Player

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of the Years and two AllStars. Even more impressive is that in Jen’s freshman season in the PACWEST (formerly the BCCAA) golf league; she was the only female golfer and competed directly with her male counterparts. Woods says enjoying her passion for golf and having the opportunity to represent her university have been her favourite experiences while attending UBC’s Okanagan campus. Along with all the golf, Woods has been able to find time to pass her love of the game and experience to possible future Heat golfers. She helps coach the golf team at her Alma matter, Rutland Senior, when time permits between studies, practice, and competitions.

Dedicated to pursuing a UBC education, she is enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts program and is currently in her fourthyear of Health Studies. She is expecting to graduate in April 2013 and looks forward to pursuing golf and helping the community in the future. The 47th awards ceremony and gala dinner, set for March 7, 2013 at the River Rock Show Theatre in Richmond BC, recognizes BC’s best amateur athletes, coaches, and officials for outstanding performances in their sport over the 2012 season. Each finalist was nominated by their Provincial Sport Organization, high school or university, and selected by a committee of B.C. sportswriters, broadcasters, athletes and amateur sport experts.

The Kelowna Chiefs have climbed to within a point of second place and within two points of first place in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League’s Okanagan Division. The Chiefs scored a 4-3 overtime victory over the the Coyotes in Osoyoos on Wednesday night. Twenty-year-old veteran Braeden Hikichi had a goal and an assist, including the overtime winner for Kelowna which improved to 24-13-1-1. Kelowna now trails first place Penticton by two and second place Osoyoos by one in the Okanagan division. On Wednesday, Jor-

dan Salahor had a goal and two helpers while Mitchell Barker and Nick Josephs each netted goals as well. Kenny Fitzgerald faced 41 shots in the win and earned the second star of the game. It’s going to be a busy three game weekend for the Kelowna Chiefs. First they welcome the first place Princeton Posse on Friday at Rutland Arena before the Chiefs hit the road to Sicamous on Saturday. The Chiefs return to Rutland Arena on Sunday to face the Osoyoos Coyotes. For more information or for tickets visit: www. KelownaChiefs.com.

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land become the first Canada West player to collect 30 kills in a single match since Thompson Rivers’ Kevin Tillie tallied 36 back on Nov. 13, 2010. McFarland also had 16 digs and hit .348 in the win. With the two wins the Heat move up to 2-12, and return home to host the Calgary Dinos this Friday and Saturday at the UBCO gym.

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A two-game sweep of the Regina Cougars last weekend has moved the UBC Okanagan Heat up a notch in the CIS women’s national volleyball rankings. The Heat are now ranked eighth in the nation—up one spot from the previous week—their highest seeding to date in just their second season of Canada West competition. “Like always it is an

honour to have our team recognized by the coaches from across the country,” said Heat head coach Steve Manuel. “Our program was at the top of the CCAA for a few seasons and that was something that we were extremely proud of. But to consistently be in the top 10 in CIS, especially in the early stages of our competition in the league, well that just takes the accomplishment to a whole other level. Our goal from Day 1 was to be a competitive member of Canada West and CIS, I am happy that our competitors see us as such.” UBC Okanagan defeated the Cougars in four sets, both Saturday and Sunday, and are now 9-5 on the season. The Heat will host Calgary this Friday and Saturday at the Kelowna campus gym.

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Big White Ski Resort held its second Village Rider Rail Jam last weekend. TELUS Park hosted the second event of the season last weekend, showcasing local ski and board talent. A good crowd went out to watch skiers and riders as they styled it out on custom rail and box setups under the lights of TELUS Park. Here are the results: Mens Snowboard: 1st Bryce Bugera, 2nd Jeremy Johnston, 3rd Braden Nylus. Mens Ski: 1st Ryan Jaenicke, 2nd Dylan Andersonn , 3rd Mark Dalgliesh. Womens Snowboard: 1st Han-

Two local athletes from the Telemark Nordic Club Biathlon team are headed to Obertilliach, Austria to represent Canada at The World Junior Biathlon Championships starting late next week. Jasper MacKenzie and Julia Ransom, both of West Kelowna, will represent Canada as part of Canada’s Junior National Team. Both biathletes attended the World Championships in Finland last year, Ransom as part of the youth women’s team and MacKenzie as part of the junior men’s team. MacKenzie, 20, qualified for Team Canada by competing at the Canadian Junior World Trials held Jan. 5 to 8 in Canmore where biathletes from across the country converged in order to secure spots on both the youth (ages 17 and 18) and junior (ages 19 and 20) national teams.

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Four male and four female athletes in each of the categories will represent Canada at the competition in Austria. Ransom was pre-qualified for the junior women’s team based on previous races and winning a silver medal last year at the World Championships in Finland. At the trials in Canmore, MacKenzie raced to a fourth place finish in the junior men’s 10km sprint race shooting four of five targets in the prone shooting position and three of five in the standing position. The next day, in the junior men 10km mass start race, MacKenzie raced to a silver medal finish missing only four of 20 targets in the four shooting elements and in windy Canmore range. After a day of rest racing resumed with a second junior men 10km

mass start race where MacKenzie again finished in fourth in his category after having missed 8 of 20 targets over four shooting bouts. MacKenzie left for Austria this past Sunday to train in Europe prior to the World Championship while Ransom will follow with the women’s team. Two additional Telemark biathletes were attempting to secure a spot on the youth men’s team but fell short. Carson MacKenzie and Eric Byram, both 16, raced up into the youth men category but were unsuccessful against the older athletes. In the Saturday 10km youth men sprint, Carson MacKenzie placed 11th and Byram was 14th. In the 10km youth men mass start, MacKenzie was 13th while Byram was eighth.

Elliot places 4th in Austria Sarah Elliot finished just off the podium for her best result yet in an international FIS alpine race. A member of Team B.C., Elliot took fourth place in the women’s Super G race last weekend in Spital am Pyhrn, Austria. “I was happy with my fourth place result in the super-G on Friday,” said Elliot. “Despite a fourhour delay because of fog

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put on a great race.” A former member of the Big White Racers/Kelowna Ski Club teams, Elliot’s final time was one minute 22.27 seconds, just 16/100 of a second off a bronze medal place. The 20-year-old Oyama native is in her third season as a member of B.C.’s alpine team. Elliot missed much of last season due to a knee injury.

Owl girls tested at net The KSS Owls senior girls basketball team was put to the test against some of the province’s toughest competition last weekend at an exhibition tournament in Chilliwack, playing three of the top-10 ranked teams in B.C. In the opener, the Owls, now ranked sixth in the province, lost 79-56 to No. 2 Brookswood. Kiana Lalonde led KSS with 18 points and eight rebounds. In their second game, the Owls knocked off No. 8 Riverside 62-54. Brooke Briscoe and Lalonde had 19 points each, while Carly Corrado has eight points, five assists, seven steals and four blocks. In their final game, the Owls hung tough with No. 3 Handsworth before losing 52-46. Cassidy Kapaiwai led KSS with 12 points, while Jaeda Stanhope had nine points and nine rebounds.

player of the game honours. Against Princess Margaret, Selma Kusterica had eight points to lead KSS JUNIOR GIRLS BRONZE a very balanced score The Kelowna Owls sheet. Courtney Desjarjunior girls basketball dins won player of the squad took third place at game with her improved the Sweet 16 tournament defensive efforts. in Penticton. In the semi-final In the third-place against Mt. Baker, a regame Saturday, KSS de- match from their home feated North Vancouver’s tournament final, Baker Handsworth Royals 43- came out strong and KSS 38. found themselves down In a tight, defensive 17-2 in the first quarter. match, Hannah Friesen With renewed effort the scored 17 points for the girls came back to bring Owls, while Paige Bris- it to a 39-30 game, but coe had 10. Baker was too much to The Owls went eas- handle and the Owls fell ily through the first two 61-42. rounds beating Arch BishAvery Watson was op Carney 56-18 and named player of the Princess Margaret 56-35. game, stopping their domIn the Arch Bishop game inant post inside and grabFriesen had 17 points and bing 12 rebounds. Briscoe, despite splitting Lexi Percival hit two her eyebrow open near three-pointers on her way the end of the game, won to a 10-point game. This weekend, the Owls are in Coquitlam for the Centennial Top 10 Shootout.

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NEWS ▼ HERITAGE SOCIETY

Call out for award nominations The Central Okanagan Heritage Society is inviting nominations for its annual Heritage Awards to be presented during Heritage Week, Feb. 18 to 24. The society is interested in receiving nominations for projects within the geographic boundaries of the Central Okanagan region in the following categories: Distinguished Community Service: Awarded to a person or persons in recognition of their service to the community in the heritage field. To nominate in this category, provide the person’s name and contact information, and a brief writeup outlining their service and accomplishments in heritage conservation. Conservation project on a heritage building currently in non-residential use: Awarded to a non-residential building that has recently undergone an exterior restoration and/or rehabilitation. The high standards, innovation and commitment to heritage conservation are recognized. To nominate a building, provide give the address, the current

owner’s name, a little history about the building and the conservation project, and if possible a photo. Conservation project on a heritage building currently in residential use: Awarded to a residential building that has recently undergone an exterior restoration and/or rehabilitation. The high standards, innovation and commitment to heritage conservation are recognized. To nominate a building, give the address, the current owner’s name, a little history about the building and the conservation project, and if possible a photo. Continued conservation of a heritage building: Awarded to a building to recognize the high quality of its exterior preservation and maintenance over the years, in keeping with its original design and structure. To nominate a building, please give the address, the current owner, a little history about the building and a photo if possible. Construction of a new building compatible with its heritage surroundings: Awarded to a new building or structure that is in keeping

with the heritage character of the surrounding area or neighbourhood. To nominate a building, give the address, the current owner, information about the building including when it was built and its function, and a photo if possible. Preservation or restoration of a neighbourhood or area: Awarded to a neighbourhood or area that has largely remained unchanged over time or has been revitalized through the restoration and/or rehabilitation of its buildings and streetscape. To nominate a neighbourhood or area, give the addresses, a contact person, and a little history about the neighbourhood or area. Please include contact information and photographs, if possible. Nominations must be submitted by Feb. 3 to the Central Okanagan Heritage Society: 1060 Cameron Avenue, Kelowna. The society can be contacted by phone at 250-861-7188 or via emial at cohs@telus.net. The awards presentation takes place at the Benvoulin Church on Thursday, Feb. 21, 7 p.m.

Warriors, Hydro recycle electronics Bring your old or unused electronics, including televisions, to the next West Kelowna Warriors game for free recycling courtesy of BC Hydro and 1-800-GOT-JUNK. The electronics will be taken to an Encorp facility where raw material like metals, glass and plastics will be recovered for reuse. “Kelowna and West Kelowna both offer regular one-stop electronic recycling for free,” said Westside-Kelowna MLA Ben Stewart. “Recycling your old and unused electronics is one of the easiest ways for residents to conserve energy. “It also means less waste in local landfills and lower monthly power bills.” Lisa Coltart, executive director of Power Smart and BC Hydro customer care, said they estimate that more than 20 per cent of homeowners have three or more televisions. “The extra televisions are rarely used but are left plugged in and wasting energy. An old television left plugged in for a year can use enough power to wash 119 loads of laundry,” Coltart said. The electronics collection will take place Saturday, from 5 to 7 p.m., before the West Kelowna Warriors home game at Royal LePage Place. For a full list of accepted electronics, vis-

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This fun-filled event for kids is the result of a collaborative effort between Melcor’s Black Mountain development, the Kelowna Rockets and Kelowna Minor Hockey Association. The atom division teams of KMH were challenged to produce a poster depicting their team skating with the Rockets. The winning entry was submitted by the atom development league Legends team, to skate outdoors with some of the Rockets on the #5 hole pond at the Black Mountain Golf Course, from noon to 2 p.m., in what is being called the inaugural Winter Classic. “This is a fantastic opportunity for our young players to get to spend the day in the fresh air on ice with their idols from the WHL Kelowna Rockets,” said Toby McNeil, with Melcor Developments Ltd. The public is invited to come out and watch, hang out around a fire, and enjoy a hot dog and cup of hot chocolate. The Winter Classic will take place from noon to 2 p.m. The golf course is located on Black Mountain Drive, north of Highway 33.

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Coming to grips with impending mortality oday’s column is probably the toughest I’ve written during my 35 years penning HodgePodge. However, it’s one that’s been on my brain for a couple years and is perhaps overdue. Regardless…I’m dying, a slow and not exactly fun death. Considering that ‘we are all dying,’ I suppose I’m not unique, but my alarm clock on life has been set so time is not something I have a lot to waste. Despite my attempt at a brave face, quick smile, and shrug of shoulders indicating ‘everything is OK,’ everything is not. In fact, I’m scared as hell, terrified in fact, despite my faith. Emphysema has four stages with number four being worst. Six months ago or longer, I was told I’m at late three or early four. Some four years ago, 10 days before Teresa and I were married, I was diagnosed. Coming home and telling her was the hardest thing I have ever done in my life. The news was devastating because I watched my mother die a long, lousy death from the same thing. I’m not sure I am as brave as her. No real clear reason is known—certainly cigarettes for 15 years and occasional joints for even longer did not help. However, according to specialists nowadays smoking is not considered the only mitigating factors contributing to the nasty, fatal disease. Specialists now believe genetics and several other factors, including air quality, pesticides and

diet. A drowning experience when I was five or six also fascinates my specialists. But regardless how I got the damn disease, here I am. Over the past few years, there’s been a significant decline, especially the last six months. I’m at 20 per cent lung capacity or less, oxygen may not be far away and, short of a lung transplant or miracle, there is no cure. I visited the amazing lung transplant clinic in Vancouver, but have decided to not go on the lung transplant list yet. When my quality of life is in full decline, I may seek out that option although by then I may be so far down the list it does not matter. That being said, Tez and I have weighed out the many factors involved with going on the list and agree that the time for a transplant listing is not now. My local lung specialist concurs. I’m an enigma to my specialists because my medical test numbers suggest I should be worse off than I am. They believe a key component is likely my positive attitude, which despite today’s admission of fear and frustration is generally pretty good. Am I angry? Not really, except at the federal government’s ridiculous laws and protectionism for those in the pharmaceu-

The newly formed Kelowna Secular Sobriety Group is a peer support group for individuals who want to abstain from alcohol or other addictive substances in a non-religion-based context. The group provides a safe, respectful and anon-

ymous setting for anyone who truly wants to work toward becoming and staying alcohol- and drugfree. It is an alternative to traditional religious, 12step programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous. While some seek a re-

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but the point is, I have lived a grand life and feel truly blessed. Despite the reality I have cheated death a number of times, I am not happy with what I face—nor do I intend to go down without a fight. After all, a miracle cure may be just around the corner. As difficult as all of this has been for moi, it has been a living hell for my wife, and hard on some family members and close friends. I do not pen this out of selfpity of for sympathy, but because I feel readers should know, to clarify rumours, as an explanation why I was constantly coughing at city council meetings, and to make some people think more about two things. First, life is precious indeed— none of us get out of here alive so enjoy every day. And second, think before you speak. A number of times the past few years people have heard me coughing and said things like, “You should quit smoking” (I did 20 years ago) or, “Geez man, you sound like your dying,” which, of course, I am. I want to thank the wise and kind folks at Kelowna Respiratory Unit and Dr. McCauley. It is great comfort to have your help. In closing, when you run in to me next, please do not make a big fuss, and more importantly do not avoid me out of awkwardness. We are all on a short journey in the big picture. It is how we make that journey that counts— not so much the time. Bless you.

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tical industry that do not allow me to get the only product I have found that truly relieves the breathing— dried cocoa leaves Charlie for tea. Despite all the Hodge above, I still maintain I’m one of the luckiest people I know. I have a great partner and some of the best friends a man could ever be honoured to know. Without their love and support (especially Teresa, Curtis Tulman, Jim Krahn, Graeme James and Les Thompson) and inspiration from folks like Sean Connor, Dr. Barry Urness, Al Paterson and my mom, it would be a lonely journey. I’ve already chased a number of my dreams and enjoyed them—two published books including a Canadian best seller, won the Okanagan songwriter contest, nominated twice for the Interior Music Association Humanitarian of the Year, finalist for Kelowna’s Man of the Year, served on Kelowna and Parksville city councils, honourary lifetime membership with the Bridge Youth and Family Services and Canadian EarthCare Society, several awards as a journalist complete with many years of meeting some fascinating people and wonderful experiences, and years of fun and work in both the Canadian music industry and environmental field. I guess the list could go on,

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ligious element in recovery, those looking for an alternative will find that the KSSG has a very practical approach. The KSSG offers unconditional respect for the individual—accepting them as they are. It also subscribes to the notion that since everyone is different, each person benefits from having choice in recovery —provided the choices made (with positive, active support from peers) result in abstinence. Abstinence is always the goal. This new sobri-

ety support group maintains that the solution to each person’s addiction is within themselves. An external entity is not sought in order to do this work of liberation. Within a caring and respectful group atmosphere, individuals find their own power and determination to get their lives back on track. The Kelowna Secular Sobriety Group currently meets Tuesdays, 7 p.m., at the Pride Centre, 1476 Water St. Anyone looking to get and stay sober is welcome.

The KSSG is facilitated and coordinated by Van Hill and supported by the Okanagan branch of the Centre for Inquiry. CFI is a non-profit organization that promotes the values of reason, science, humanism and secularism. For more information about the Kelowna Secular Sobriety Group, contact Van Hill at soberkelowna@gmail.com. For more information about the Centre for Inquiry, please contact Zena Ryder at zryder@cficanada.ca or call 250-8681473.

Scholarship awarded to student from Kelowna Kelowna native Daniel Shepherd is one of 320 University of Alberta Augustana Campus students to be awarded scholarships and awards for the 2012-2013 academic year. Shepherd, a second year bachelor of arts student, was awarded $925 for choral and drama studies. Over $519,000 was provided by the University of Alberta and Augustana Campus in recognition of excellence in academics, fine arts, athletics and leadership. Support for the scholarship program comes from corporate and individual donors, investment earnings on endowments and from faculty funded awards.

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What a drag turns out to be a whole lot of fun

Jennifer Smith

STAFF REPORTER

When it comes to talking about drag in the Okanagan, muscle cars and a long strip of asphalt are usually involved. But there’s an elegant, uproarious and intelligent group of performers taking the stage at UBCO’s The Well Student Pub this weekend who are out to expand the area’s vocabulary. The Embodiment Drag Show, one of the first drag shows in the Okanagan, at least in recent memory, is designed to attract the straight community, the gay community, those who love comedy, performance theatre, music and an opportunity to see the world and themselves in a new light. “It’s about being yourself, publicly and openly,” said Dustin Dufault, a third year social work student co-hosting the event with master of fine arts student Shannon Lester. Fittingly, as this is the Okanagan, the two dashing young men met on a beach. Dufault, who moved to Kelowna to be with his fiancé, was introduced to Lester, who returned to the Okanagan for grad school having completing his bachelor of fine arts at UBCO, through a friend who knew they were both interested in drag. Dufault had tried dressing up once and took his transformation to the hilt. “I just went way overboard. Spent way too much money,” he said, noting he bought a dress, makeup, heels, jewelry,

“the works” for the event. For Lester, the drag scene, though non-existent in Kelowna, was old hat. While living in Japan, where he taught English for six years, he set up his own drag performance art collective with a friend from Australia and the group amassed members from all over the world. Performing under the stage name Sasha Zamolodchikova—Dufault’s stage name is Ella Lamoureux—his work challenges conceptions of gender identity in a dark, dramatic performance quite contrary to Dufault’s light, glitz and glamour approach. Both love to perform and both love to try on a different side of them-

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DUSTIN DUFAULT (left) performs under the stage name Ella Lamoureux and

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selves. Dufault has even become a makeup artist for Mac Cosmetics on the side, often dawning a little rouge and a touch of shadow to boost his dayto-day look. Kelowna has not had a drag scene like other bigger communities, so the pair say they’re excited to introduce the art form to anyone who wants to be entertained. “Some people might have the stereotypical image of a drag queen being bitchy and girly and dancing around on stage to Britney Spears, but there’s a lot more diversity to drag performances,” said Lester. The performers also aren’t necessarily gay or interested in dressing as the opposite sex in day-today life. “Everybody thinks that we want to be women, but we don’t,” said Dufault. “I love my masculine side, but every once in a while, I kind of, you know, want to try something different.” Their first show was at Flashbacks and Dufault staged a drag contest last summer, after deciding that a full pageant, which operates with the same stringent rules and criteria as any other beauty pageant, was a little too much work. Since then, they’ve attracted a significant amount of attention bringing in performers from Vernon like Leesa Resch, or Lethal Leesa to those who follow roller derby; she will be performing as ‘drag king’ Eddie Zero. Former Vernon resident Curtis Volkle, Angel Di Avolo, will also per-

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form and the evening will have two masters of ceremonies: UBCO professors Constance Crompton, who has performed in drag, and Karis Shearer, who will make her drag debut. For Lester, the evening is also a bit of research. Now in the last six months of his master’s degree, he’s focusing on painting and performance and is doing research on gender identity. For Dufault, it’s an opportunity to continue developing a great hobby that just might lead to something bigger. After The Well performance, they’re hoping to stage another show downtown, possibly returning to Flashbacks. “We’ve had some comments: ‘Oh you’re brave to do drag in Kelowna,’ but so far it’s been very positive, very well received,” said Lester. “We’re just really confident,” added Dufault. “We go out and we get dressed and promote the shows and have fun with it. If you see a seven-foot tall woman coming down the street toward you, you’ll know it’s us.” The Embodiment Drag Show runs 8 p.m. until 2 a.m. this Friday, Jan. 18. Joining Sasha and Ella on stage will be Eddie Zero and the Scissor-Me-Timbers, Randy Robbo, Angel Di Avolo, Cissy Avarice and Sparkle. Everyone is welcome to come in drag with prizes for the best transformation. Admission is $5 and the show starts at 10 p.m. jsmith@kelownacapnews.com

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ENTERTAINMENT ▼ CD REVIEWS

Kira Isabella a promising young Canadian talent

KIRA ISABELLA: LOVE ME LIKE THAT (SONY) Kira Isabella is a new and vibrant youngster on the Canadian country scene from Ottawa who is getting a righteous and generous push from her recording label. This album came out a few weeks ago but the mighty Sony label is currently advertising it on TV and I really like Isabella’s chances for breakout success. At just 20 years old (although this album was recorded while Isabella was still a teen) she is sometimes likened

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ELVIS PRESLEY: AS RECORDED AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN (SONY LEGACY) Here is a very cool re-issue for the ultimate Elvis fan as this twoCD set offers two separate concerts that were recorded on the same day 40 years ago in New York’s most famous venue. This “Anniversary Deluxe” package includes, of course, the original album but remastered while the second disc offers the hitherto unreleased afternoon concert (as I am led to believe because I thought just about everything Elvis ever recorded was already on the market) that featured three more songs. At this time in his career Elvis was on a revitalized rebound and a few years before his drug

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addictions would overtake and kill him. As a result Elvis is in amazing form, backed by an eight-member band (most notably James Burton on guitar), a full orchestra and more than a half dozen backup singers including the wonderful female gospel trio The Sweet Inspirations. There is some delightful Vegas-styled fromage here with the loopy Also Sprach Zarathustra, Theme From 2001: A Space Odyssey intro and the glitzy orchestral end theme with the classic “Elvis has left the building.” It is something to behold hearing Elvis just ripping through these songs where I am sure even the band, who watched every move and gesture from The King, where surprised when, just 25 seconds into Blue

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I guess the title of this album gives most of the contents away as Chinese classical piano superstar

Lang Lang works his way through several very well known Chopin Etudes and Nocturnes along with T the occasional polonaise M and a waltz or two. F He has recorded p 21 short pieces on this lengthy album where c Chopin’s most acclaimed p and recognize d com7 position is saved for the penultimate track here c with Waltz in D-Flat “the & minute waltz” while the closing tune Tristesse is 5 taken from the children’s film The Flying Machine 8 with vocals from actress f Heather Graham. 2 Lang Lang has been praised and adored by C classical fans for several years although he is still a very young man of 30 years. He is a very prolific p recording artist so I sup- s pose it makes sense that F this disc is loaded with 20 M tracks over 75 minutes. A B+ t

Hello Baby featuring comedian Lucas Myers Jan 25, 26. Snowed In Comedy Tour with Arj Barker, Dan Quinn, Kelowna-born Pete Johansson, Craig Campbell 8:30 pm Jan 31. This is Cancer, starring Bruce Horak Feb 1. Chic Gamine, ’60s girl group vibe in a new century with The Joelle Fuller Band opening, 6:30 pm Feb 14. Club Bellydance 7:30 pm Feb 21.

B Where the Blood Mixes aboriginal-penned play about residential T school survivors presented by Western Can- F ada Theatre Company 2 7:30 pm March 6 & 7. t Natalie Choquette hilarious soprano colora- A tura7:30 pm. Chloe, Kyle and Co. opening, 6:30 pm k March 14. Elvis–The MoA ments with Pete Paquette and Rudy and the Angels band. (http:// 2 www.youtube.com/ watch?v=k-eoVdpU5pQ) S 7 7:30 pm April 6.

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ENTERTAINMENT Entertainment IN THE LOOP Mis Hermanas Thicker than Water: My Sisters and I with Flamenco Rosario 7:30 pm April 11. Songwriters Exchange & African dance party 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7-9 pm Basement Musicians’ Circle every 2nd & 4th Tuesday. Jazz Jam Thursdays 5-7 pm. Salsa Thursdays 8-10 pm 30 minute lesson followed with a dance. 250-717-5304.

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1375 Water St kelowna.ca/theatre Okanagan Symphony Orchestra presents Peter and the Wolf Feb 16; Spring Breezes March 1; Kaleidoscope April 19; Last Night at the Proms May 18.

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1375 Water, back door Caught In The Net Theatre Kelowna’s Zone Festival entry April 2013: 250-862-8673 www. theatrekelowna.org.

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Strawberry Shortcake Jan 23 at Kelowna Community Theatre. ticketmaster.ca Bumbershoot Childrens’ Theatre Theatre, 1251295 Cannery Lane 778478-0142 http://bumbershoottheatre.com

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Savoring the bounty of South Africa’s Western Cape Kari Howard CONTRIBUTOR

GANSBAAI, South Africa—One night as my sister and I walked across the rugged yet strangely delicate terrain of a place called Farm 215, the path to our cottage lighted only by the stars and a flashlight, the wine-wobbly beam suddenly illuminated several sets of legs. A moment of what the ...? And then we realized that we were standing in the middle of a small herd of horses, including two mares and their foals, that roam the South African eco-retreat outside Gansbaai. It was a perfect mother-child moment and a symbol of new beginnings in this Southern Hemisphere spring. We were on a mother-daughter voyage of our own as we ventured off the beaten track across South Africa’s Western Cape province, breaking the confines of Cape Town and entering a wonderfully natural world whose mountains are a cross between the San Gabriels around L.A. and the backdrop of a John Ford Western. I wanted to show my mother and sister a country that had attached itself to my heart. On my first trip 10 years ago, I came as the wife of a South African who had left during the depths of apartheid. Five years later, I came as a widow on a solo journey to toss my husband’s ashes into the Indian Ocean off the beach town he loved. This time, I came as a daughter and sister on a trip that turned out to be a celebration of family ties.

Even when we took to the water, we had the mother-child thing going on. We were in the Overberg, a rustic area southeast of Cape Town whose coast is known as the premier breeding ground of the southern right whale. We got lucky and saw a mama whale and her baby only a few yards from our boat on the way to a dive in “shark alley.” Yes, my sister, Alison, and I had decided to get into a cage and say hello to some great whites on their own turf. Our mom, the smartest of the group, was happy to stay on deck as the documentarian. Here’s how it works. You clamber into a cage attached to the side of the boat. As cold water starts to seep under your wetsuit, you try to remember to keep your hands and feet safe inside the cage, but the buoyancy keeps defeating you. You also try to forget that in your wetsuit, you look like a shark’s favorite meal—a seal. You wait until you hear the shout of “down!” from two guys onboard (one tossing a fake seal so unconvincing-looking that you start to wonder about the IQ of sharks). You hold your breath and go underwater and see a great white about 2 feet away. Or, if you’re in the group after us, even closer: A shark rammed their cage. By the time the dive was over, we’d seen eight great whites. The biggest, our marine biologist guide Nicola told us, was about 15 feet long and probably a female because of its girth (the nerve!). The shark-diving outfit, Marine Dynamics Shark Tours, is committed

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LEMONS are just one of the many fruits, vegetables and herbs grown in the extensive gardens at Babylonstoren in South Africa

to preserving what it calls the world’s most misunderstood animal. I must admit I found sharks less sinister after the trip. But maybe none was more intent on preservation than the stylish Farm 215 (which everyone pronounced two-one-five, not two-fifteen). It’s a 2 -hour drive from Cape Town along a gorgeous coastal road that gives Highway 1 through Big Sur a run for its money. If you’re a design buff, Farm 215 is the place for

you. Ditto if you’re into nature or saving the Earth. But if you are freaked out by the thought of going without a hair dryer _ solar power goes only so far—maybe not so much. We loved it. A nearly 2,000-acre private reserve, Farm 215 is committed to protecting indigenous plants called fynbos. We were in luck on our trip: The fynbos were blooming everywhere—delicate purple plants that looked and smelled a little like

lilacs, and yellow buds that washed over the landscape in front of our postmodern cottage down to the ocean a few miles away. Farm 215 also emphasizes sustainability when it comes to food—and drink. The big chalkboard at its restaurant lists all the bottles on offer from the winery next door, with vineyards so close we could see them from the windows of our cottage. We got into the local spirit with three wine

farm lunches in a province that’s a smorgasbord of stunning wine regions. The first, Bread & Wine, outside the foodie Winelands town of Franschhoek, is famous for its homemade bread and charcuterie. It’s almost as famous for its cozy courtyard dining, but a bit of a spring gale drove us inside. Happily, it was nearly as nice there. We did get to enjoy the veranda at the Black Oystercatcher Winery’s restaurant in a new wine

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Not quite the southernmost tip of Africa...but it’s pretty close SA from A28 ing town of Hermanus. The people who run it are grand, and we spent a long two-hour lunch on the porch, enjoying the scenery, the food and Spotty the tree-climbing dog. Just up the road is my sister’s favorite South African winery, Hamilton Russell, known for its very Burgundian Pinots. The most local of our meals was during our stay at the fabulous Babylonstoren, back in the Winelands. It was our big splurge, at about $500 a night. Our cottage was something out of a home design magazine (think: Wallpaper, not Ladies’ Home Journal). It riffed on the traditional Cape Dutch architecture, all whitewashed walls and clean lines, but it got playful with the vernacular, adding a glass cube of a kitchen. Waiting for us on the kitchen table was a box of produce picked that day from the extensive gardens a few steps away. After we explored the beautiful grounds, we roasted the vegetables and tossed them with a good Parmesan and some pasta. And then scarfed it down with the local wines that came with the room. Ahhh .... Not everything was so expensive on this trip. One of my favorite stays was at Braemar Villa, a

self-catering cottage in the slightly boho fishing village of Kalk Bay, on the eastern, False Bay side of Cape Town. It was a rambling 100-year-old family home with four bedrooms and a view of the harbor from the classic South African veranda, and it cost about $100 a night. It was lovely. We had two more locally sourced meals in town: at the trendy but laid-back Olympia Cafe and a legendary fish-andchips joint called Kalkies. My vote goes to the former, my mom’s the latter. Kalk Bay is the ideal base for exploring the peninsula south of Cape Town, including the penguin preserve at Simonstown. On a trip with lots of signs about protecting nature, or protecting yourself from nature, this was my favorite: Warning _ please look under your vehicle for penguins. Down the road, you reach the most southwesterly point in Africa, Cape Point, a craggy outcropping that seems to look out to eternity. But not so fast if you think it’s the southernmost tip of Africa. That honor goes to Cape Agulhas, about a three-hour drive east. As an added bonus, it’s also the point where the Atlantic and the Indian oceans meet. So cool. My sister and I, both swimmers, have a fondness for what we call ocean bagging. Just

wading doesn’t count— you have to swim at least a few strokes. Because I’d already swum in the Indian Ocean, this time I played the role of documentarian. As I watched her wade slowly into the still-cold water, I thought about my family and traveling to the end of the Earth together. And, yes, I thought about the last time I had stepped into the Indian Ocean, to say goodbye to a man who belonged to this beautiful land. He was lucky. And I was lucky. I am still lucky.

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Telephones: To call the numbers below from the U.S., dial 011 (the international dialing code), 27 (country code for South Africa) and the local number. Where to stay: Farm 215, near Gansbaai in the Overberg region east of Cape Town; 28-388-0920, www. farm215.co.za/index. html. Rooms start at about $99 a night to about $163 for the free- standing Fynbos Suites. Braemar Villa, 6 Harris Road, Kalk Bay, Cape Town; 84-661-0131, From about $75 a night. Four bedrooms. Babylonstoren, 21863-38-52, www.babylonstoren.com. Near Franschhoek in the Winelands, about a 45-minute drive from Cape Town’s airport. A double cottage

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ONE OF THE WORLD’S most famous coastal routes, Chapman’s Peak Drive winds south from Cape Town, South Africa. is about $500 a night. Where to eat: Kalkies, a fish-andchips cafe on the harbor in Kalk Bay. A meal will cost you $5 or less. Olympia Cafe, 134 Main Road, Kalk Bay; 21-788-6396. Meal about $10. Bread & Wine Vineyard Restaurant, Happy

Valley Road, Franschhoek; 21-876-3692, www.moreson.co.za/ bread-and-wine/. On the grounds of the Moreson winery. Lunch with wine about $15 Salt of the Earth, R320 Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, Hermanus; 82-922-3815. Lunch with wine about $10.

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Digging out of the snow can cause lower back pain W ith the recent snowfall in the last few weeks, I’m sure you have been out shoveling. Low back pain is one of the most common injuries health care professionals see. As we age, the discs which separate the vertebrae in the spine can become narrowed. The ligaments in the spine that were once taut and supportive can become lax, leaving us more susceptible to the shearing and compressive forces that are placed on the back when we are bending and lifting. Basic lifting techniques can go a long way in reducing the frequency and severity of low back pain episodes, especially with a physically demanding activity like shoveling. Here are some shoveling techniques that may

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Adam Bernard help you. Bend at the knees and hips instead of bending at the back. By keeping the hips and knees bent and the low back straight there is a big reduction in the shearing forces placed on the lumbar spine which may help decrease the risk of injury. This also allows the larger muscles like the glutes and quads to do most of the heavy lifting. This is helpful while shoveling out the driveway as the smaller muscles in the back will fatigue much quicker than the larger muscles.

Lift smaller loads, more often. Every load that you lift places compressive force on the spine including the low back. By lifting smaller loads there is less compressive force placed on the spine and less strain placed on the muscles and ligaments surrounding the lumbar spine. When lifting, keep the load close to the body. By reducing the horizontal distance between your body and the load you are reducing the compressive and shearing forces placed on the spine and therefore reducing the risk of injury. Smaller and ergonomically designed shovels may be more helpful in this case compared to the oversized shovels which we commonly use to get the job done faster. Give yourself plenty of time to shovel out the driveway or walkway.

Many injuries occur when we are rushing to get to work or school and we don’t give ourselves the proper amount of time to warm up and take mini breaks while shoveling. Shoveling is a very physically demanding activity that can cause injuries the same way playing sports or working out can. While lifting, you want to engage your deep spinal stabilizing muscles or “inner core muscles.” These muscles are located close to the spine and help provide segmental stability to the vertebrae. The deep spinal stabilizing muscles consist of the multifidus, quadratus lumborum, transversus abdominus, and internal obliques. These muscles are often neglected in many workout routines as we tend to work the larger muscles of the abdom-

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inals. Strengthening exercises of the inner core unit are very important for the prevention and rehabilitation of low back injuries. Physiotherapists can help teach you how to activate and use these muscles effectively to max-

imize your core stability and reduce your risk of injury. For more information on this topic you are invited to attend a free lecture on Wednesday, Jan. 30, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., at our Glenmore clinic, 202437 Glenmore Rd.

ith the holiday season over and school back in session, the flu season is in full swing. Over the past few weeks, many people in the area have developed a variation of the flu virus, but if you have not, it is the best time to incorporate some flu prevention into your daily routine. What are common ways to prevent the flu? The flu shot is one step in prevention, but there are many ways you can keep yourself healthy in addition to the flu shot. For example, sleep is one of the most important things we can do to keep ourselves healthy. While we sleep our body under takes growth and repair of necessary structures. When we deprive ourselves of sleep, we deprive ourselves of our natural defenses trying to maintain our health. In the winter months, try to get at least seven hours per night of uninterrupted sleep. Other easy, but effective ways to prevent the

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Emily Pratt flu include washing your hands regularly, drinking more water, reducing your intake of sugar, exercising regularly and managing your stress. Stress not only affects our sleep, but also can also negatively impacts our immune function. Reducing stress can be easier said than done, but taking time to laugh and relax can go a long way in preventing illness. With regards to supplements, Vitamin D3 is one of the most critical nutrients for our immune system. There are many studies that show a strong correlation to low levels of vitamin D and increased incidence of the flu. Vitamin D has even been shown to reduce the severity and frequency of

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upper respiratory infections in children. For prevention take 1,000 to 2,000 IU per day, or more with the guidance of a physician. Probiotics are also important in prevention. Our natural flora is the front line between the outside world and our immune system. By having as much of the good bacteria in our system it helps to out compete the foreign bacteria and viruses. So what to do if you have the flu? Most important is to stay home and rest. The flu in an average adult is self-limited, so stay at home and catch up on your favourite movies or books. Be sure to keep well hydrated with water and teas, not sugary juices. Sugar actually works against your immune system and can feed unwanted pathogens so if you’re sick, do avoid refined foods and sugar drinks. Instead try having some nutrient dense fruit protein shakes, hearty soups and warming oatmeal. Taking vitamins A, C and zinc can also be beneficial in supporting your immune system since they are depleted during the flu. Vitamin C should be taken at a dose of 3,000 to 6,000 mg per day during an acute flu and zinc between 35 to 75mg. Both can be found in a lozenge or given at higher doses through intravenous infusion. Your body, given the right tools, will take care of itself. However, if your flu last longer than a few days or you have concomitant health problems, consult your physician as soon as possible. Dr. Emily Pratt is a naturopathic physician in Kelowna. 78-478-0548 www.drpratt.ca

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biased, Variable Torque Management four-wheel drive system. VTM-4 anticipates the need and engages the rear wheels sooner than typical slip-and-grip systems. I drove on snowy and slushy roads much of the week, and gave little thought to the drivetrain. Like most Honda engineering, it draws little attention to itself, working seamlessly while you attend to more pressing matters. My Touring tester, as you’d expect in a fully-loaded model that prices out at $48,590, includes a long list of features like heated leather front seats with 10way power adjust and memory for the driver, front and rear parking sensors, multi-view camera, navigation, 10-speaker 650-watt AM/FM/ CD premium audio system with 5.1 theatre surround sound and 15 GB hard drive, and the previously-mentioned DVD rear entertainment system with 9-inch display. A power tailgate is also available, and is a blessing in winter and early spring. Push a button on the fob, and your hands or gloves will stay free of muck. There are plenty of worthy vehicles in this class, some of which include safety nannies you won’t find on the Pilot. But if you’re looking for a comfortable, practical family hauler—one with Honda’s stellar reputation for build quality – this vehicle should be high on your shopping list.

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The 2013 Cadillac ATS represents a wonderful insight into how GM corporate thinking and reaction to consumer interests have changed. Prior to the meltdown of 2009, GM pretty well pumped out what it thought the people wanted, the Cadillac Cimarron of the 1980s being a prime example. Based on the lowly J-car chassis shared with econocars like the Chevrolet Cavalier, it was just that—a front-drive Cavalier with a leather trim package and better suspension bushings. It put consumers off the idea of a baby Cadillac for years after. Cadillac tried again in 2002 with the CTS, a much more serious effort with rear- or all-wheel drive and a nicely weighted chassis topped off by signature, razor-edge styling. While it was hoped the CTS would attract BMW 3 Series and Audi A4 buyers, the CTS was bigger and heavier — really more mid-size like the 5 Series and A6. And while the CTS did, in fact, attract considerable 5 Series and A6 intenders, it did not wash as a 3 Series/A4 competi-

tor for a lesser price. Buyers bought those other cars because they didn’t want anything big and that was proven by the rising interest in the 1 Series then coming on stream. In a bold move, a completely new chassis—the Alpha—was created for a new generation of small, nimble cars of which the ATS would be first. We will be hearing a lot more

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about the Alpha in coming years and I suspect the new generation Camaro among them. The Alpha was designed for rear or allwheel-drive and 50:50 weight distribution—key elements if the ATS was going to match the Eurosedans. Like the Europeans, the ATS offers a choice of gasoline engines, but unlike the others, no diesel (yet). The first is a 202 hp (190 lb/ft) 2.5-litre in-

line four-cylinder. Available on the bottom two of the four trim levels, it also is only offered in rearwheel-drive (RWD). The other two engines are a 2.0-litre, direct injection turbo with 272 hp (260 lb/ft) and a 3.6-litre direct injection V6 with 321 hp (274 lb/ft) both available in RWD and AWD. All versions of the ATS use GM’s standard six-speed automatic except for a six-speed manual available on the turbo only. While the 2.5-litre gets four-wheel disc brakes, the 2.0-litre and 3.6-litre enhance stopping power with upgraded four-piston Brembo calipers. All versions have what Cadillac calls its Auto-Dry Brakes system which applies the brakes very lightly in wet conditions to take excess water off the discs. Lastly, the ATS features the third generation GM Magnetic Ride Control suspension that uses sensors to “read” the road up to 1,000 times per second and change the damping settings to match thus improving control. The styling leaves no one in doubt that this is a Cadillac but it is also very aerodynamic with an in-

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Couple this with a variable assist steering system and you do have a car that rivals the bluewhite roundel and four linked ring guys. With the 3.6-litre, the ATS is deceptively fast. Here, the optional headsup display was a plus not a hindrance, as a majority of twisty roads I used snake through cottage country where the locals are not that vigilant but the police are. Sight lines ahead and to the side were fine but the very high trunk lid made setting the outside mirrors correctly a must and the use of a backup camera a necessity. As noted above, the 2013 Cadillac ATS starts at $35,195, but not this one.

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Some love it, some hate it. The Hyundai Veloster leaves few sitting on the fence. During my time with the vehicle, I had words with several friends and co-workers who really liked the little three-door coupe’s bold, curvaceous look. Others reacted as if they’d just swallowed a mouthful of cod liver oil. One colleague just couldn’t stop reminding me how much he disliked the styling. Mind you, he was sporting a little more grey hair than Hyundai’s target demographic. But that’s the risk of daring to be different. Think outside the jellybean mould of subcompact styling and you may design something that, to put it diplomatically, can be polarizing. My first brush with the Veloster was during its media launch last September. At the time, I found its “horseshoe crab” styling kind of funky and cool. But not everybody shared in my enthusiasm. What struck me even more was the long equipment list in a base model that started at $19,499. Sure, air conditioning and alloy wheels are more commonplace in cars under $20K, and now even heated seats. But the entry car’s seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system, rearview camera, and proximity key with push-button start were unexpected. For an extra $3,500,

the top-trim 2012 Veloster with Tech Package adds larger 18-inch alloys, auto headlights, panoramic sunroof, premium audio system with navigation and some interior trim enhancements. Where Hyundai came up a little short was in performance. The little 1.6-litre four cylinder with gasoline direct injection GDI—the same one that powers the redesigned Accent—produces only 138 hp and 123 lb/ft of torque. So if an anemic powertrain is what’s holding you back from buying a Veloster, here’s one to consider. The 2013 Veloster Turbo comes with all the goodies mentioned above, along with sharing toptrim features like the upgraded 450-watt Dimension premium audio system with eight speakers, navigation system, Bluetooth, leather-wrapped steering wheel, alloy pedals, and more. It has a starting MSRP of $25,999 with six-speed manual ($27,249 with sixspeed auto), and delivers some big differences both inside and out. This starts with more aggressive styling than its non-turbo sibling. Up front is a large hexagonal front grille—menacing and black—flanked by projector headlamps with unique LED accents. Along the side are sculpted side skirts that visually lower the vehicle, mirrors with signal repeaters, and 18-inch alloys with chrome inserts. In back are unique LED taillights and rear fascia, with wider-bore,

centre-mounted twin exhausts that speak to the car’s higher performance. The Turbo, overall, is also marginally longer and wider. For an extra grand, you can order the matte grey finish that adds appreciably to the car’s cool factor. Inside, I found the most noticeable difference to be the leather seating surfaces with available blue accents. The splash of colour was a welcome flourish in a sea of black. As well, the Supervision cluster on two TFT screens between speedo and tach provide trip info, distance to empty, fuel economy and the usual stuff like odometer, fuel gauge and temperature. The most significant Veloster upgrade is the big boost in power. Adding a twin-scroll turbocharger to the little 1.6-litre GDI four-cylinder engine bumps power to 201 hp, with 195 lb/ft of torque on tap between 1,750 and 4,500 rpm. That’s an increase of 63 hp and 72 lb/ft, with peak torque available much sooner than the 4,850 revs from the regularly aspirated engine. The Veloster is a bit lighter than the Golf GTI three-door (200 hp, 207 lb/ft) and a little heftier than the Civic Si Coupe (201 hp, 170 lb/ft). Comparisons could also be made to the Mazdaspeed3, but its 2.3-litre turbo that pumps out a whopping 263 hp and 280 lb/ft makes it a true hot

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With profound sadness we announce the passing of our mother Anna-Marie Collier, on January 9th, 2013, at Peace Arch Hospital in White Rock, B.C. Anna-Marie was born and raised in Rossland, B.C. where she was crowned Queen of Rossland at age 16. She was married in Kimberley, B.C., in 1947, raised her 5 children in Riondel and Nelson and later retired in White Rock. Anna-Marie is pre-deceased by her husband Harry B. Collier and her son Lloyd Collier, and her brothers Frank Spring, Bernie Spring, and Terry Spring. Anna-Marie is survived by her children Harry F. Collier. (Barbara), Caprice Desjardins (Peter), Raymond Collier, Paulette Collier; and her siblings Tom Spring (AnneMarie), Margie MacDonald (Gordon), Phil Spring; her 6 grandchildren Danielle,Doug, Krystal, Erin, Christopher, Brooklynn; and her 2 great grandchildren Thomas and Emily, as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends. She was dearly loved and will be sorrowfully missed! A funeral service will be held on Monday, January 21st, 2013, at “Star of The Sea” Catholic Church, at 11:00 a.m., 1153 Fir Street, White Rock, B.C.

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Died peacefully with family by her side on Monday, January 14, 2013 at the age of 93. Survived by her loving family, daughter Pat Putnam (Ray) of Kelowna; son Ken Patterson (Susan Herring) of Peachland; granddaughters: Sandra Elford (Joss), Lisa Sherrard (Tim), Kristy Putnam (John Denham); four great granddaughters: Brynn, Eva, Phoebe and Mia. Predeceased by her husband Lisle; eight siblings and great grandson Quinn. Dorothy was born in Saskatchewan where she met Lisle. They moved to MacGregor, MB and after the War they bought the Red & White store which they ran for many years. Dorothy was highly involved with the United Church choir and the UCW. In later years she lived in Lion’s Place in Winnipeg where she spent many happy years with her sister Helen and sisters-in-law Selma and Dolly. They had many fun years together. For the last 7 years Dorothy lived in Kelowna to be near Ken & Pat. She resided in Sandalwood where she loved playing cards & bingo. A service will be held at a later date in MacGregor. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Central Okanagan Hospice House, 2035 Ethel Street, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 2Z6. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.

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JONSON, GUNVOR Our beloved mother went to be with the Lord on Monday January 7, 2012 at the age of 93 with both her children by her side. She is predeceased by her husband Bjorn, survived by her sister Kerstin Lorin, daughters Ewa (Bjorn) Carlsson, Maud (Rune) Nowen, five grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren, as well as her family and friends in Sweden. She was laid to rest next to her husband in a family ceremony. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.everdenrust.com 250-860-6440

DAVIS, LILLIAN (LIL) VIOLA (NEE´ OESCH) 1931~2012 With heavy hearts, we sent an amazing and dedicated wife; mom, grandma, special aunt and friend home with the Lord on December 21, 2012. Born on December 28, 1931 in Nobury, SK to Irvin and Zena Oesch, Lil was the middle of three children. She was an independent girl and started working at age 16 as a switchboard operator. Lil married the love of her life, Ray Davis on November 6, 1953. They moved from DeWinton, AB to Calgary, AB where they raised their son Lyle and daughter Donna. Lil stayed home to be with her children before returning to work at Woodwards as a ladies fashion sales consultant; then Marshall drugs, and finally as a beauty consultant at Eaton’s. Lil and Ray, along with Lyle and Donna, enjoyed camping and family gatherings, and Sunday dinners. Lil and Ray loved to dance and socialize with family and friends. Lil always took care to look her very best whether she was staying home or going out. When she did go out, she never left without a beautiful scarf around her neck. Her family came first and foremost and she protected them always. Sadly predeceased by her loving mom and dad, her adoring husband, Ray, her cherished son Lyle and brother Dave. Left behind to miss her and remember her with love and fondness; her daughter Donna, grandson Warren, Debbie and Ron, “her girl” Sarah, and many special friends, many nieces and nephews, her sister Bertha, sister-in-law Annette. A Celebration of Lil’s life will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday January 25, 2013 at the Westgate Church, 2221 Moose Road West Kelowna with Pastor Doug Glada officiating. (Service will be delay streamed 24 hours after service time at www.DignityCanada.com) In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Westgate Church. “Ma” “Grandma” thank you for looking after us; keeping us safe and happy, and for your unconditional love, we shall miss you but you will live on in our hearts always. Arrangements entrusted to Valleyview Funeral Home, Honoured Provider of Dignity Memorial 250-765-3147. Condolences may be sent and viewed at www.valleyviewfuneralhome.com.

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BCIT and SD#23 Trades Programs Openings are available in the BCIT and SD #23 Trades Programs in Kelowna. The following programs will run from February 2013 – January 2014. MOTORCYCLE/MARINE MECHANIC DIESEL ENGINE MECHANIC For application information contact: BCIT Liaisons @ 250-718-1635 or 250-212-7656 Career Opportunities

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RETIRED senior in excellent health, financially stable with own home wishes to meet a petite, senior lady, that enjoys home life, social events, exploring in an RV & an active life in general. Sense of humor would be great. Please reply to box #336 c/o Kelowna Capital News, 2495 Enterprise Way, Kelowna, B.C., V1X 7K2 Enclosing phone number and recent photo if possible. SENIOR widow slim fit NS ND I believe in honesty & dignity. Sincerely looking for NS senior gentleman. Loyal with a good heart for friendship and possible companionship. Send pic and letter to Box #3352495 Enterprise Way Kelowna BC V1Y 7K4

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WE need a witness to an accident which occurred on Saturday, December 22, 2012 at noon. A black SUV was travelling west on Sutherland Ave. At Ethel Street and Sutherland Ave, a white SUV traveling south on Ethel went through a red light and a collision occurred. There was a red car with a female driver stopped at the red light facing north on Ethel when the accident occurred. We need you or someone else who witnessed the accident to call ICBC and speak with Elanna (250) 9792651. Please refer to Claim Number P683513-4. Your help would be greatly appreciated.

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Refund Policy Our ads are non-refundable when booked for less than 4 weeks (12 issues), when cancelling a 4 week ad you will be refunded in weekly increments only, calculated at the appropriate discount level. Refunds not available for 1/2 price promotion.

Personals Many years a professional widow, I believe in honesty & dignity. Looking for companion, widow or divorcee, not over 50yrs of age, to enjoy life with me. Current picture and details to Box 330, 2495 Enterprise Way, Kelowna, V1X 7K2

We’re making it easy to grow! The City of Kelowna owns and operates a biosolid composting facility that utilizes Aerated Static Pile technology to transform municipal wastewater biosolids and wood waste into a safe, economically and environmentally beneficial soil conditioner. The compost product is sold as Ogogrow, and is in high demand by landscapers and gardeners. We are currently looking for an individual to join our team as an Environmental Technician. It is paramount that the successful applicant be a team player, strong analytical thinker, excellent communicator, and highly computer literate. In addition, you must have an Environmental Sciences diploma or a diploma in a related discipline. As an Environmental Technician you will inspect, operate, monitor and maintain the compost system and perform testing to ensure compliance with Ministry of Environment Regulations. With a solid understanding of industrial scale compost processes, you will take the necessary steps to ensure best management practices. Help Kelowna to become the best mid-sized City in North America! We offer career/professional development, progressive employment practices, an “earned day off program” and a great work environment. This is a CUPE bargaining unit position and offers a salary range of $26.38 – $30.42 hourly (based on a 40 hour work week) including a competitive benefits package. Apply online at kelowna.ca/careers by January 22, 2013. Applicants not contacted within three weeks of the competition closing date are thanked for their interest. kelowna.ca/careers

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GREEN Gables Daycare in the Mission is a program for children Birth - 5 years. It is an educational, fun, loving environment with qualified staff. Call Jennifer to arrange a tour at 250-863-8931 or email g r e e n g a b l e s d a y care@live.com

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Arborist I Urban Forestry Grow with us! The City of Kelowna cares for over 200 mountains, beaches and city parks. Our Urban Forestry team maintains over 19,000 street and park trees and approximately 1000 hectares of natural forested areas. Help enhance Kelowna’s beautiful urban forest using your arboriculture related experience including field experience with aerial buckets and climbing, and your Diploma in Arboriculture or Horticulture. An Arborist I performs specialized arboricultural work in the planting, removal and maintenance of urban trees. An Arborist I functions as a crew-leader to provide direction to helpers on a project basis. Qualifications: • Arboricultural/Horticultural Diploma • I.S.A. (International Society of Arboriculture) Arborist Certification • Experience • Flexibility • People Management • Service Credibility • BC Drivers License - Class 3 with Air Ticket • Experience on an Aerial Lift and Chipper with the ability to obtain City of Kelowna Certification

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This is a CUPE bargaining unit position and oﬀers an hourly rate of $26.71 per hour, along with a competitive beneﬁts package. Apply online at kelowna.ca/careers by February 8, 2013 Applicants not contacted within three weeks of the competition closing date are thanked for their interest. kelowna.ca/careers

FULL TIME ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN/BOOKKEEPER required by Hecht & Associates Inc.,in their professional practice whch comprises owner managed business, tax planning and compliance. Canidates should have strong interpersonal skills and be well versed in QuickBooks, tax and public practice attributes. Please submit resume and career objectives to: K. Hecht & Associates Inc. 473 West Ave. Kelowna, BC. V1Y 4Z3 Fax:(250)-868-3777 Email: kph@hecht.ca

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‘BUSINESS LOANS’ For a new start up or expansion loans, contact Community Futures Developement Corp. Dave Scott, Loan Manager, 250-868-2132 ext 227 GIFT BASKET franchise needed in your area. Be “Your Own Boss” for the New Year! For more information go to www.obbgifts.com and click on “own a franchise”. Any questions? Email head office directly through website or call (778)-753-4500 (Kelowna) OWN A COMPUTER WORK FROM ANYWHERE. Two step process. Request online info, review. Set-up phone interview. Serious people Only: Call : 250 558 9231

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ATTENTION LOGGING CONTRACTORS! D&J Isley and Sons Contracting Ltd. of Grande Prairie, AB is looking for: Load & Haul Contracts or Haul Contracts in the Fort St. John Area. B-Train configuration. Single shift. Potential multi-year contract with competitive rates. Accommodations available. Contact Daniel for further details (780) 8144331 or email daniel@isley.ca

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The Inland Group is an industry-leading group of heavy truck and equipment dealerships in business since 1949 with 1,000 employees and 22 locations in North America. The Dealer Manager of our Nanaimo location has responsibility for the growth and prosperity of the branch, market share growth, customer and employee retention and the profitability of each department in the dealership. Preference will be given to candidates with several years experience in the heavy truck and/or heavy equipment industries. A post secondary degree or diploma is preferred along with proven leadership skills. Further details can be found under Canada, Job Opportunities at www.inland-group.com. Resumes and covering letters should be emailed to Lori Willcox at lwillcox@inland-group.com or faxed to 604-608-3156

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Farm Workers Boparai Orchard reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Pruning, thinning & picking. MarchOct. $10.25/hr, 250-862-1025 HARMAN Sidhu Orchard Kelowna needs Farm Workers, thinning, picking, pruning $10.25/hr. or piece rate, up to 40-60 hrs. per wk. March 1st to Oct. 31st, Sukh Sidhu, 1655 Geen Rd. Kel. 250-491-1829 HARSH Bassi Orchards Jagsher Bassi needs Farm Workers,1650 Geens Rd Kelowna BC., Duties include pruning thinning cherry & apple picking. $10.25/hr, 7days/wk, Feb 20-Dec 15. 250-869-2371, Looking for 2 Farm Workers, Start date: June 15 - Nov. 30. $10.25/hr, 40-50hrs, Mon-Sat. 250-212-8372

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NAGRA Farms is looking for Farm Workers, FT/PT, from April 15 - Oct. 30 $10.25/hr. Call 250-863-6801, 250-7650722, Kelowna, BC. SUN City Cherries 4759 Lakeshore Rd Kelowna reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Farm Labourers. Pruning, picking, packing, sorting and general farm work. Seasonal. 40hrs/wk minimum 7days/wk. $10.25/hr or piece rate. Email resume to: suncitycherriesjobs@shaw.ca 250-764-1872

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Advertising Representative The award winning Capital News has an opportunity for an Advertising Representative that is a result-oriented individual who enjoys working independently. Candidates for this position will possess the ability to develop new business and create strong marketing programs for our print and online publications. The winning candidate will be a team player that is organized, competitive and driven to help clients develop their marketing strategies. You have built your career on relationships and understand the importance of consulting with clients about their objectives and developing solutions that help them achieve their goals. Our environment is fast-paced and no two days are the same. A valid drivers license and a vehicle in good working condition is required for this position. The Capital News is delivered every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday to over 50,000 homes in the Central Okanagan. We are a part of the Black Press family, Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest independent newspaper group with over 150 community, daily and urban papers located in BC, Alberta, Washington State, Hawaii and Ohio. Reply in confidence with resume by February 1, 2013 attention: Karen Hill 2495 Enterprise Way Kelowna, BC V1X 7K2 Fax: 250-862-5275 Email: khill@kelownacapnews.com No phone calls please.

Sun Rivers Realty seeks a â&#x20AC;&#x153;best in sales managementâ&#x20AC;? professional to lead the Sun Rivers sales team. This person is motivated by; coaching their team to achieve outstanding results, the opportunity to work in a team based environment where collaboration and fun are paramount, supporting a team of professionals to excel in customer sales and service and their desire to utilize their creativity to achieve outstanding results. Does this sound like you? â&#x20AC;˘ Your ambition and drive sets you apart from most people you know? â&#x20AC;˘ You know understanding customer needs is the cornerstone of sales success. â&#x20AC;˘ You are an excellent listener and team leader. â&#x20AC;˘ You identify & solve problems collaboratively. â&#x20AC;˘ You are highly motivated with energy & vitality which matches your desire to achieve goals. â&#x20AC;˘ You demonstrate administrative excellence in overseeing real estate systems and operating efďŹ ciencies. â&#x20AC;˘ You thrive in a small organization that is continually changing and growing. You will have demonstrated success as a real estate sales person, team leadership and the consistent achievement of sales goals and targets. The base salary and production bonuses are highly attractive. The competitive beneďŹ t package includes extended health and dental as well as company discounts, specialized training and professional development. Sun Rivers values work-life balance and offers a fun, ďŹ&#x201A;exible, professional environment in one of the ďŹ nest resort communities in BC. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t delay, check us out at sunrivers.com and see what you are missing. Please apply by January 31, 2013 by forwarding your compelling cover letter and resume to:

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Become a Psychiatric Nurse in your own community There is an urgent need for more Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPN), particularly outside the urban areas of the province. And with the workforce aging â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the average age of a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in BC is 47 years â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the number of retirees from the profession is exceeding the number of graduates. Entry-level earnings start at $30.79/hour to $40.42/hour. Train Locally â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The only program of its kind in BC, students can learn within their local communities via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements, and some regional classroom delivery. This 23 month program is accredited by the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of BC (CRPNBC). Government student loans, Employment & Labour Market Services (ELMS), band funding & other ďŹ nancing options available to qualiďŹ ed applicants.

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

Call 250-868-2132 Funding provided through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Agreement

ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS? Relief is only a call away! call 250-979-4357 to set up your FREE consultation in Kelowna. Donna Mihalcheon CA, CIRP 33 years experience. BDO Canada Limited. Trustee in Bankruptcy. #200-1628 Dickson Avenue. Kelowna, BC V1Y 9X1 An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

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While we try to ensure all advertisements appearing in the Kelowna Capital News are placed by reputable businesses with legitimate offers, we do caution our readers to undertake due diligence when answering any advertisement, particularly when the advertiser is asking for monies up front. EI CLAIM Denied? Need Help? 18yrs Exp. As an EI Officer. Will prepare & Present Appeals. Reasonable Rates. Call Bernie Hughes, Toll Free at 1-877-581-1122. Trafﬁc Control (flagger) 2 day classes Kelowna Jan 26/27 Feb 23/24 New $270 Renew $165 tx incl 1-866-737 -2389 www.roadsafteytcs.com

SALES Representative Required Growers Supply Co. Ltd is accepting resumes for an experienced inside/outside sales representative for our wholesale department in Kelowna, BC. This position will involve calling on established and potential new farm supply, garden center and nursery accounts in the BC central interior and Kootenay region. Some overnight travel and light delivery will be involved; a sales vehicle will be supplied. Wage would depend upon experience, a full benefit package is also offered with the position. Please fax or email resumes with a covering letter to: Growers Supply Co. Ltd 2605 Acland Road Kelowna, BC V1X 7J4 Fax 250-765-4545 Email hr@growers-supply-co.com Seasonal labourer positions at Coral Beach Farms Ltd. 16351 Carr’s Landing, Lake Country BC. No experience necessary. Must have own transportation. Applicant must be capable of physically demanding (incl. heavy lifting) work in all weather conditions. 6-7 days a week. 10-12 hours a day beginning March 15, 2013 - April 30, 2013. Work includes tree planting, pruning & irrigation. Pay $10.25/hour. Apply by fax at 250-766-0813 or email at jobs@coralbeach.ca

Home Care/Support CERTIFIED Care Aides, casual, growing to FT. Benefits. 102-3310 Skaha Lake Road, www.wecare.ca, fax: 250-4923883, pfedor@wecacanada.com.

Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services Position for Red Seal Chef available at Retirement Home in Kelowna. Fax resume to: 250-979-0601 or email: tisley@fernbraemanor.com No phone inquiries please.

Trades, Technical LOOKING for a full time journeyman plumber or an individual with very good skills in plumbing & heating business. Please forward resume to info@eggert-energy.com PEACE Valley Industries in Chetwynd B.C is currently looking for Welders with a minimum of 5 yrs experience. We are also looking for a Heavy Duty Mechanic. Please send resumes attention Scott to Fax (250)788-2928 or Email peacevalley@uniserve.com

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

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

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BLISS Massage 4 your every need. 10 yrs exp. men only . Call 4 appt. 250-215-7755 Daytime Specials! New! Just moved back to Kelowna! Curvacious, 26 year old Latino Massage. Alyaa 250-878-4794 THAI Massage. Totally relax & energize your body & mind. Open 7 days/wk 250-801-7188

Counselling Counselling available for police and military personnel and those with chronic illness or disabilities. Reasonable rates www.globalcounsellor.com or text message 250-488-5084

Esthetics Services $50 off, Permanent Cosmetics by master tech. Health board Approved www.skinhance.ca Winfield/Kelowna clinic. Lips Brows and Eyes. 1-855-4803116

KSK Framing & Foundations. Quality workmanship at reas rates. Free est 250-979-8948

Countertops New laminate countertops, $25/sqft. installed, 10% price beat gaurantee. 250-859-6241

Drywall MJ Drywall & Renovations Drywall, taping, texture spray. Call Mike at 250-826-8033 PESL DRYWALL Service Inc. Renovations, new construction and repairs. Boarding, taping, textured ceilings. Call Tomas at 250-212-4483 or 860-3495.

Fencing ALL KINDS OF FENCES. Cedar, Gates,Custom & Stain. 250-491-4622 www.akf.ca

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Home Care A Private Home, 1 bedroom available with full care & one on one with Alzheimer’s. Fully licensed, Call: (250)868-3374 COMPASSIONATE care. Taking clients cleaning, shopping, meals meds & respite.First Aid & Food Safe (250)717-1021

Personal Care CARE AID req’d, 2 days/week for male in 40’s. Will train. Wage negotiable upon exp. 250-300-6928

Cleaning Services #1 Affordable, Qual. Cleaning, 20yrs exp., ref’s, weekly/biwkly 3hrs@$50 250-575-4001 EUROPEAN hardworking lady exp’d, looking to clean houses/offices. Call 250-707-1771

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WATER DISTRIBUTION OPERATOR II — PUMP OPERATIONS (Full-time — Permanent)

Due to a resignation, the City of Vernon has a position available for a Water Distribution Operator II - Pump Operations. Reporting to the Manager, Water, this position performs maintenance of chlorination facilities, water and pump stations, pressure reducing and pressure relief stations, reservoir and their altitude valves and other related equipment within the above facilities. Please see our website at www.vernon.ca for a complete job description and method of application. Closing date is January 29, 2013. Please quote competition # 5-COV-13.

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

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

Home Improvements HOME IMPROVEMENTS Renovations- Painting-General Home Repairs. Contact: Doug @ (250)-575-7006 FOR FREE QUOTE. FREEDOM CONTRACTING NEED Help? Paint, Tile, Carpentry, Drywall, light electrical & plumbing. Rentals a specialty. Call (250)-869-6577 www.paintspecial.com. 3 rooms for $299! Price incls. Cloverdale Premium Quality Paint. NO PAYMENT until the job is completed! Free Est. (1) 250-899-3163

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

Respite for ederly, graduated home support worker; Care for small dogs, 6-10lbs; Hairdressing in your home, hair cut, color, perm, men & women. Phone: (778)755-2575

Moving & Storage AAA Best Rates Moving $59+. FLAT Rates long dist. Weekly trips BC/AB. 250-861-3400

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

Mini Pincher puppies from purebred parents.$450 each. I black 1 tan color. Call (778)214-2033 for more info.

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

WANTED: Healthy Stud for Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. 1 (250)832-7959

Kelowna Pool & Spa Services **Hot Tub Repair Specialists** Phone: 250-765-7677

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PENGUIN MFG. HOT TUB COVERS. 250-860-7805

Tiling TILE Setter. Artistic Ceramics. Custom tile setting. Call (250)870-1009

FAMILY Movers. Moving? Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance trips. Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250-493-2687

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Feed & Hay Hay for sale, barn stored, 1st crop, $4.00 bale, 70 lb bales. 250-546-3371 250-309-5910. HAY FOR SALE; Grass or Grass Alfalfa mix, Large square bales, 3x3x8, $160/ton. Round bales $70. each, approx. 800lbs. Delivery avail. on larger orders. 250-8386630 cell 250-804-6720

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

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

HUSBAND 4 HIRE can help you whether it be renovating a bathroom or giving you a ride to work. Inquire at link urlm.in/qfii or call 250-3175578

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

Plumbing

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

Siamese Manx Rag Doll X, blue eyed kittens, m & f, $150ea. Glen: 778-480-4442.

Swimming Pools/ Hot Tubs

DAN-MEL MOVING SERVICES Local & long distance 250215-0147 or 250-766-1282

ROLL ENDS For Sale

Pets & Livestock

3 Female Purebred West Highland Terriers Puppies The Mom & Dad can be viewed. Ready to go. 7 weeks old. (250)679-8808

Antiques / Vintage

Recollectables is now open! Collectables, antiques, furniture & quality used goods. 191 Asher Road, 778-753-6169. We buy select items & estates.

Auctions

STORAGE Auction, Saturday, January, 19th! Cody Auctions is holding another Storage Auction on Saturday, January 19th at Packing House Storage, 1205 High Rd., Kelowna. Registration at 10am, Sale at 11am. Phone: 250-769-9033 codyauctions.com

Building Supplies

STEEL Buildings, Prices Reduced, Wholesale/Factory offers On discounted deals Big & Small. Source# 1RZ 800-964-8335

$100 & Under

30” Stove, very clean, good condition. Asking $100 OBO. Phone: (250)300-0449 8 drawer pine chest, 4 top drawers, 4 bottom, as new, 64”x20”x38”,$85,250-870-8265 WINE bottles, 16 dark, 22 light, 30 space wine rack $40.00 for all. 250-763-2371

$300 & Under

COCKER SPANIEL puppy. Beautiful girl. Black with a touch of white on chest and right toes. First shots, de wormed twice. Great family pet. $400 Call(778)-215-2266

PUB Style table with 4 chairs Black seats $250 You pick up Call (250)861-4058 Small stress less leather chair with foot stool dark green You pick up $250 (250)861-4058

Financial Services

ATTENTION: BOOKKEEPERS, ACCOUNTANTS & TAX PREPARERS

Auctions

AND COLLECTIBLE

AUCTION

SUNDAY, JANUARY 20TH View and browse the catalogue on-line To kick-off the New Year, Antique Imports will be selling, by Public Auction, a large prominent local Estate.

Partial List Includes: Pair of Victorian detailed walnut single beds and mechanical therapeutic mattresses, early walnut nine piece dining room suite, 14kt White Gold 2.28ct Sapphire and 0.60ct Diamond Bracelet (Appraised at $14,000.00), Arts and Crafts style oak bookcase, remarkable German Howard Miller “Moon Phase Dial” Westminster Chime long case clock, upholstered arm chairs, selection of china display cabinets, early oak and cut crystal Tantalus, large assortment of collectibles, boxed lots and so much more… Viewings to be held in our Vernon Showrooms.

VIEWINGS: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Wednesday thru Saturday 9:00 AM ‘til sale time Sunday SALE TIME: 1:00 PM Sunday, January 20th Check out our website www.antiqueimports.ca

ANTIQUE IMPORTS CHARTERED MEMBERS: B.C. AUCTIONEERS ASSOCIATION MEMBERS: CERTIFIED PERSONAL PROPERTY APPRAISERS GUILD OF CANADA

3021 - 29TH AVE., VERNON 250-542-9119

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Merchandise for Sale

$400 & Under

Firearms

Misc. for Sale

GUNS: 12ga pump 3â&#x20AC;? mag., 260 Rem, .22, 300 mag, 20ga o/u, 20ga s/s. SScope, 250215-9827, k2tibet@yahoo.ca

Heavy Duty Machinery

Misc. for Sale

Simmonds King Size Bed with full base & irons, only 3 yrs old,$395obo.250-870-8265

Fruit & Vegetables

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

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FREE P/U- Appliances, Rads, Batteries, Old machinery & vehicles. Harley 778-821-1317

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Furniture

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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

250-763-7114 HAZELDELL ORCHARDS

Graziano Orchards 3455 Rose Rd. E. Kelowna

5-litre Boxes of Gala Apple Juice For Sale

Different variety of Apples, & Walnuts, also a variety of frozen, homemade fruit pies.

Call 250-862-4997 for pick-up

(250)-860-2644

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ATTENTION The Capital News cannot be responsible for errors after the first day of publication of any advertisement. Notice of errors on the first day should immediately be called to the attention of the Classified Department to be corrected for the following edition. WANTED: Vintage paintings, postcards, fishing rods, reels, tackle, old knives, Native baskets, old guns, saddles & gun rigs, military medals, pocket watches, etc. Silver & gold coins. Honest & Confidential! Cash Paid! 250-308-7342, 250-260-8069

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Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-863-3082 in Town RECORDS Wanted, Pandosy Books #138-1889 Springfield Rd. nr. Bulk Foods, 861-4995

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Sporting Goods

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Auto Accessories/Parts

Cars - Domestic

Business for Sale

Apt/Condo for Rent

Homes for Rent

FOR SALE IN NELSON: Busy flower shop and event rental business in high traffic location. Buy this business in time for the 2013 season, already taking bookings. Complete package price includes all inventory, assets, supplies, vending cooler, walk-in cooler, commercial dishwasher, 2007 Dodge Van and much more. $125,000.00 Serious inquires please email gottaspin@hotmail.com or call 250-505-3321

2bdrm, 2 bath, top floor condo unit, NS, NP, $1200/mo + DD. Avail Immed., 250-868-1831 2 bedroom. Downtown. New carpet, tile, hardwood, new paint, new fridge & new sink. $900/mo. Call 778-214-0087 or 778-753-1210 RUTLAND - 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath clean, bright, roomy condo. washer & dryer, stove & frdge, wall air, storage, covered parking. Badke rd culdesac. $1100 inculdes heat & electric. Avail Immed. Call Henry 250-8702700 or 250-860-2423 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

RUTLAND- 2 bdrm, detached garage, fenced yard. F/S, $1000 + utils. Pets/smoke ok. Avail now, 250-212-8372

Houses For Sale BUYING or SELLING? For professional info call Grant Assoc. Broker, Premiere Canadian Properties (250)-8626436, FREE Evaluation MORTGAGES LOW RATES. 10YR. 3.89% 5YR. 3.04% Trish at 250-470-8324

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Mobile Homes & Parks

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Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 1BDRM apartment, 400 Sutton Cres., Glenmore. Patio, open & spacious. Great location. Close to buses/ shopping. $680/mo. N/P. 250-212-2007.

For Sale By Owner

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 March 1st, 600 or 1100sqft. of light industrial shop with 2-9x8 overhead doors in North end of Kelowna. More info: 250769-7544 after 2pm

Duplex / 4 Plex 3bdrm 1.5 bath newly reno’d school Iga Lake fenced yard sm pet negot.NS $1050 + util. 250-862-6634 4- 2bd West Kel., units. 2 avail 15th Dec. others avail 1st of Jan. Each reno’d. 5 appls.incl new w/d., prkg, NS. NP. $750$975 +utils. 250-767-6330 Coscto/Springvalley 2,000sqft, Reno’d SxS, 4bds, 2bath incl bsmnt. D/W, A/C, fenced. $1,350+utils. NS/ND/No Pets. Feb. 1, 2013. 250-763-5217

Homes for Rent 2 BD Carriage DT Kelowna NP NS 5 Appls Park $1100+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 445 McCurdy Rd $950. 501 Hein Rd. 2bd, 1bath, FS, WD, vacant. $900, 250-317-8844 Winﬁeld, 3 bdrm, 2 bath house, quiet area, $1295 + util., n/s, n/p, 250-548-3378.

For Sale By Owner

SE Kelowna smaller 2bdrm Manufactured home, orchard setting, totally reno’d, 5 appls, storage, NS. NP. $900 includes utils. Avail immed. References (250)-860-4651

While we try to ensure all advertisements appearing in the Kelowna Capital News are placed by reputable businesses with legitimate offers, we do caution our readers to undertake due diligence when answering any advertisement, particularly when the advertiser is asking for monies up front. Refund Policy Our ads are non-refundable when booked for less than 4 weeks (12 issues), when cancelling a 4 week ad you will be refunded in weekly increments only, calculated at the appropriate discount level. Refunds not available for 1/2 price promotion. Winﬁeld 3bd 2ba No bsmt., 6appl, a/c, avail Feb.1, NS, NP, ref’s req’d. $1250 + DD & utils. 250-766-3395

Ofﬁce/Retail Avail now, 2nd floor office use at 1511 Sutherland Ave. Open concept with private window offices. The offices are sized at 707sqft & 468sqft. Base rent $8.50/sq.ft + common expenses. Royal Pacific Realty (604)765-3658, Bob Curell or Call Keith at 250-448-6797

Rooms for Rent #1 Accessible address. DT area, furn’d, cable, w/d, w.int, quiet, avail immed. 862-9223 1bdrm in shared bsmnt suite, Downtown area, incl’s cable & utils. Phone: (250)717-1696 MATURE Female, Large Lovely, Quiet, Furn’d House. Lovely LkView, Balcony, W/D, Cable & Internet. Private Bathroom. $525, (250)769-0661 Smokers welcome, furn’d rm, just redecorated, FT working man, 45-60yrs. Quiet home, no alcohol, kitch, lndry, cable, $430. Phone: 250-764-8701 WESTSIDE Lrg room for rent. Own bathroom, high ceilings, Fireplace, hrdwd floors, $400 + utilities (250)859-7026

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SET of 5 brand new Toyo open country A20’s, removed from 2013 Toyota Highlander at 302km. 245 x 55 x 19 (103S) $1250 for the set. Phone: 250-862-2136

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1BD, avail now. Rutland. Near schools/shops. $700 incl utils. NP. bus route. 250-863-1302. 1 BDRM + DEN main level suite in Lakeview Hts, West Kelowna. $800/mo incl utils. Call Mira (604) 889-5362. 2bdrm Great View. $825/mo utils incl’d. NS, NP, Parking,newly reno’d 250-681-1735 2bdrm large, bright kitchen, all appls, partially furn’d, pets ok. Quiet, private, charming & very clean, $850mo. 766-1265 2BD suite, north Rutland, above grd, wood flr, cabl, sep ent., W/D, A/C, NS, NP, close to bus & school. $850 incl utils. Feb.1 (250)-491-3935 BEAUTIFUL Large, two room bachelor ste. Includes sat TV, int & utils, fridge, st, w/d, sep. entr., NS, NP, quiet area. Feb 1st, $875 + DD. 250-762-8802 COLDSTREAM Walk Out Bsmt., Sep. entry, 2bdrm, insuite laundry, storage, covered parking Full use of pool in summer, pets welcome, huge yard, FP, DW $1200 utils, cable & internet incl’d. Available February 1st Call (250)-938-8886

Suites, Upper 2bd, close to Parkinson, resp. people w/ good ref’s. $950/mo. utils incl’d. 250-763-6473 2bd, Flemish St., fr., st., dw, shared lndry, carport prking, 1000sqft. + storage, NS, pet neg. $1250 incl utils + DD. Avail Feb.1, 250-762-9252 ATTENTION The Capital News cannot be responsible for errors after the first day of publication of any advertisement. Notice of errors on the first day should immediately be called to the attention of the Classified Department to be corrected for the following edition. Large 3bdrm 2bath 1250 Glenmore N. Ref’s req’d NP NS $1200/mo (250)-485-8571 Lovely, clean 2bd, priv. entry, parking, NS, NP, 4 appls, Avail Immed, $975. 250-868-2753

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LACASA Lake Cottage Resort, Elegant & Modern 2bdrm, den, fully furnished, Move in ready, avail Immed Rent: $1150+util. For Sale: $370,000. 1-250-491-0823

LYLE’S TOWING. Free Removal of unwanted vehicles. Pay up to $1000 for good vehicles. Lots of used parts for sale. (250)-765-8537

Apt/Condo for Rent

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Affordable 1, 2 & 3 Bdrms. AC, near schools, shopping & bus route. Insuite laundry H.Up’s. Across from Park. Clean Quiet & Spacious. Sorry NO Pets. Well Managed Building (250)-861-5605 or (250)-861-5657

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Cars - Domestic ‘07 Honda Civic, 5spd manual, 2 door coupe, 94,000km. $11,500 & 1995 Nissan Pathfinder, 4wdr, auto, gas, $1400. Call:(250)762-7273 2006 Cadillac STS 121km Mint condition. $13,700 Call (250)503-4776

Recreational/Rent Park your RV beautiful Lacasa on the lake. All hook-ups included $500. 250-491-0823.

Scrap Car Removal 1AA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Up to $100 cash for full size vehicles. 250-899-0460 1AA ARMOUR TOWING. Will meet or beat all competi-

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Sport Utility Vehicle 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis LS, $19,990.

Like new, metallic bronze paint, leather, twin 8-way power seats driver & passenger. Power windows, locks, auto air, cruise, keyless entry. 4.6 32v DOHCV8, 4 speed auto trans. Traction control, new snow tires mounted on alloy wheels. Garaged, 27,789km. Phone: (250)868-3386 LOOKING FOR A DEAL ON A NEW VEHICLE? Save up to 40% OFF your next new vehicle... No games or gimmicks, deal direct with local dealerships. www.newcarselloff.com No qr code reader? Text info: 778.786.8271

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

Trucks & Vans 1996 Chevrolet 1/2 ton, single cab Pickup Truck in excellent cond. This truck has a 5 speed standard transmission with a gas saving 6 cylinder engine (271,000 km) The truck is in great running order. Asking $2,600.00, Call 250-215-0984 2004 TOYOTA Tundra Crew Cab TRD- off rd, 4x4, loaded, power sunroof, leather seats, only 112,000 km. $17,900. Toneau cover. (250)864-5414. 2005 FORD F150 XLT 4x4 Supercrew $5300 Call (250)503-4776 2007 Dodge 1500 4x4, box liner,running boards, new brakes & tires $11,200. 250-542-6156

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: The Estate of BARBARA AMELIA HARRIS, deceased, formerly of 457 Abel Street, West Kelowna, V1Z 2Z6 NOTICE is hereby given, under Section 38 of the Trustee Act, that Creditors and others, having claims against the Estate of BARBARA AMELIA HARRIS, who died on April 10th, 2009, are hereby required to send particulars of their claim to the Executor, Daniel M. Harris, c/o Peter Clarke, 14271 Easthill Road, Oyama, B.C. V4V 2V9, before February 15, 2013, after which date the Executor will distribute the said Estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice.

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Turn yourself into a savvy home buyer If you want to buy a home but aren’t sure if you can afford it, there are things you can do to stretch your buying power. You can become a savvy home buyer without breaking your budget by following some of the tips outlined below.

PRE-APPROVED MORTGAGE

Fill out a loan application and go through the process of securing financing. That way, when you’re ready to seriously evaluate real estate, you’ll know exactly how much home you can afford. And you can prove to a seller that your offer is sincere.

EXPLORE FISCAL OPTIONS

During the home loan pre–approval process, ask about ways to get creative with your financing. Low down payment options, first and second mortgage combinations and first time buyer programs might help you afford more funding. Down payment grants are also available in some instances and might be worth investigating or discussing with your realtor. Whatever the case, make sure you thoroughly evaluate the terms for the home loan you decide on.

SELL EXISTING HOME FIRST

Although selling your existing home before finding new real estate to buy can be nerve wracking, the inconvenience will be offset by your ability to make an offer with cash in hand. Contingent purchases are not the best when negotiating to buy a home. Having your financing in order and your bags

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ACCORDING TO the Beautiful Heat survey, an online study of 1,003 Canadian homeowners, an overwhelming

88 per cent of Canadians surveyed report something about their heating system bothers them in the winter, including high heating bills, uneven and inconsistent distribution of heat, cold floors and dry air. struction skills are well– of property in an outlying packed may give you the fixing. Property that lacks developed, you can save area with a mobile or advantage in a competicurb appeal needs min- even more and accrue manufactured home. tive market. or handiwork or the yard “sweat equity” during Flesh out this option overhauled could end up your remodel by doing and try to keep an open VACANT REAL ESTATE Perhaps a seller’s job being the home of your much of the work your- mind about this possibility. has transferred him out dreams for a price you can self. of the area. Or maybe a afford. OLDER, SMALLER HOME You just need to look BANK FORECLOSURES family purchased a new One person’s loss If you can enjoy life in home before putting their beyond the ho–hum to see existing one on the mar- the potential of a cosmet- could be your gain if you an older and smaller home buy real estate in foreclos- in a neighborhood or subic fixer. ket. ure. urb off the beaten path, In any case, a vacant Although the search this could be your ticket to home could be just the BUY A REMODEL PROJECT If you want to live for a decent foreclosure real estate ownership. deal for a savvy home The cheapest house in buyer, so have your realtor on Okanagan Lake, but may take a while, your look for vacant property can’t afford a $1.5 million realtor should be able the best neighbourhood. in your preferred neigh- home mortgage, consider help. Your best bet will be You have your heart set on buying a dilapidated cot- homes that need cosmet- a specific—and expensive bourhoods. And keep in mind, the tage on a fabulous lot with ic work or even major re- —neighborhood. pairs. Maybe it’s the schools longer a house stays emp- western exposure. In time you’ll need to that you’re interested in. ty, the greater your negotigut the existing home and MANUFACTURED HOMES Or perhaps it’s the ating power will be. Sometimes, to buy a close proximity to downbuild from the ground up CONSIDER COSMETIC FIXERS or contract significant home on a budget, you town or the waterfront. need to look beyond conIn any case, a budget– If you’re handy with a home improvements. But in the end your vention. savvy buyer will look for paintbrush, a toolset and Even if your wish is to the least expensive home gardening equipment, property value may skyconsider buying real es- rocket. And if your car- buy real estate, you may for sale in the neighbortate in need of cosmetic pentry and other con- have to settle for a piece hood.

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ow that 2012’s real estate market has come to a government-induced soft landing to start the new year, first-time home buyers are beginning to feel the pressure. Implementing Finance Minister Jim Flaherty’s imposed mortgage rules last July is clearly the culprit for the Canada-wide housing sale cool down, but the Canadian government feels that the rules are doing their job well. The government has REAL ESTATE expressed concern that RUNDOWN Canadian households were taking on too much debt, with interest rates at an all-time low, and felt that first-time homeownare primarily the vicCeinwen ers tim of over spending and Morgan acquiring a consequential amount of debt. With the tightening on mortgage qualifications, firsttime home buyers are having more difficulty in obtaining an insured mortgage and therefore avoiding substantial debt. “Less demand, lower prices, modestly, in the housing market are much better for Canadians than a boom followed by a bust,” said Flaherty, “The housing market has softened somewhat in part because of steps that I’ve taken and I’m happy about that.” In a recent survey of Canada for the month of December, a mere 17.5 per cent of sales were first-time home buyers. However, among all the recent doom and gloom, our B.C. government has implemented a program to help assist first time-home buyers achieve their goal of homeownership. The program is called First Time New Home Buyer Bonus and it allows for a savings up to $10,000. The credit works out to five per cent of the home’s purchase price, up to a maximum of $10,000, but it is only applicable to newly built homes. If you have purchased a new home prior to March 31, 2013, you will receive this kick-back as an income tax credit. Also available is a First-Time Home Buyers’ Program for exemption from the property transfer tax. As long as you meet all of the initial eligible criteria and follow through with requirements which must be met in the year following the transfer, buyers can benefit from this program as well. It’s easy for first-time home buyers to be ruled by their emotions when their dream of buying a home is within their financial grasp, but it’s important to also be educated on what is personally affordable before taking the plunge and becoming “mortgage poor.” Ceinwen Morgan has worked in the Kelowna real estate industry for the past five years.

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