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It wasn’t going to be an easy ride for the little yellow apple.

First of all, people were biased against yellow apples because they felt they would be soft. After all, they weren’t red, so something had to be wrong with them, right?

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So, whenever a yellow-coloured apple turned up in the Gala and Splendour crosses being developed in the plant breeding program at the Pacific Agri-food Research Centre in Summerland, it was automatically tossed out.

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Then, one day, they tasted a new cross, 8S-69-23, and even though it was yellow in colour everyone was impressed with the flavour and the crunch.

They were so impressed that the federal agriculture ministry launched a Name the Apple campaign to draw attention to it and give it a more lyrical name than the bunch of numbers it was born with.

In 2003, the Aurora Golden Gala was born and everybody wanted to taste it.

But, it was too early in the breeding program for there to be more than the occasional few bushels of the new variety of apple available from orchards where it was being tested.

Most people wouldn’t get a chance to taste the new apple until more trees were planted, then matured to the point of producing fruit—enough fruit to feed the big packinghouse and the growing demand.

So, there was a time lag between when there was demand for the new variety and when it was available to eat.

Growers planted it because of all the enthusiasm generated by the

publicity from the apple naming promotion, and the major fruit packing co-operative began to pack and ship the first loads of the new apple variety to market.

However, there were some problems growing the new variety and picking it without causing any marks or bruising. Because of its light-colouring with a medium to thin skin, every mark showed.

And people desire perfect fruit—no matter how unrealistic that may be.

There were even more problems handling it in the packinghouse where normally bins of apples are emptied into a water bath where they bob about on the way to conveyor belts for sorting and packing.

The little yellow apple was jostled amongst a host of other yellow apples and it ended up with some injuries from the crowding and bumping along the line, as well as from the handling during sorting.

After a couple of years, the big packinghouse stopped handling the Aurora Golden Gala, because of the difficulties getting it to market without it showing the evidence of its less-thangentle treatment. All the

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JOHN KINGSMILL, president of the Okanagan Plant Improvement Company, with a Fuji apple from the Auvil Fruit Company in Washington during a plant tour.

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tem used by the Auvil Fruit Company in Washington to maximize sunlight penetration to the apples. growers who had optimistically planted it were disappointed and discouraged, because now they had nowhere to send their bins of Auroras for packing, shipping and marketing.

Some of them removed the trees, while others grafted them over to other varieties, but still others refused to give up on the tasty yellow apple with the big crunch.

Along with a dozen or so Okanagan orchardists, the people at the

Auvil Fruit Company in Orondo, Washington, just north of Wenatchee, fell in love with the flavour of the Aurora.

They felt it was the best eating apple they’d every tasted, in the 80year history of the company.

So, they planted 100 acres of Aurora Golden Galas, and they set about figuring out how best to grow and handle it so it didn’t reach store shelves covered in unappetizing bruises.

As a vertically-integrated, employee-owned fruit company, Auvil has control over not only the orchards, but also the packing, shipping and marketing of its fruit, and they found that whenever they allowed consumers to taste test it in-store, those consumers bought it, with enthusiasm.

Because of this company’s success with Auroras, a group of Okanagan orchardists took a bus tour to the Auvil plant recently to see what

they’ve been doing differently with this difficult yellow apple.

The trip was organized by the Okanagan Plant Improvement Corporation, a company owned by the B.C. Fruit Growers’ Association, which tests and commercializes new varieties identified by the PARC breeding program.

President John Kingsmill explains a program launched late last fall, called Born in B.C., Raised in the Okanagan, which is a value chain to promote and market new varieties of B.C. fruit.

Currently, the Salish variety of apple, known until a few months ago as SPA 493, and Nicola, are also part of the program.

Both are also Gala and Splendour crosses from the PARC breeding program.

Kingsmill explains that the value chain concept is very collaborative, with everyone from grower to retailer involved.

“They’ve all got some skin in the game,” explains Kingsmill.

He sees this program as complementary to the supply chain, which is controlled by retailers and is commodity-driven, and he expects ultimately to see new varieties transitioning from the Born in B.C. program, into the mainstream, once they’ve developed a following.

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Everyone has to be educated about taking proper care of the fruit, at all stages, for maximum success.

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And, simply producing the best fruit is what the Auvil people are aiming for, which improves

their reputation for selling top quality product.

Local growers too are finding high-end niche markets for the apple where higher returns reward extra effort.

So, not everyone has given up on the little yellow apple and the Aurora Golden Gala may yet become the little apple that could become a big success. jsteeves@kelownacapnews.com

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NEWS ▼ BURNE AVE. ALTERCATION

Injuries send victim to hospital Wade Paterson STAFF REPORTER

One man was sent to Kelowna General Hospital with lacerations after an altercation inside a residence Thursday afternoon on Burne Avenue.

Kelowna RCMP received a report of a pos-

sible assault around 3 p.m. after two males were seen walking along Burne, covered in blood.

Mounties attended the scene and learned there was a gathering inside the residence where an argument broke out and one male was hit with an unknown object to the head.

He had to be convinced by police to attend the hospital to be medically checked out.

According to Cpl. Tania Carroll, there has been very little information given from the people who were inside the house and the victim has not given details either.

One Mountie on the scene noted all individuals involved were “heavily intoxicated.”

Several neighbours suggested the incident may have involved a stabbing.

One Burne Avenue resident said she saw two men, between 18 and 20, walk out of the residence before police arrived. One was holding a knife.

“One was covered in blood from the head down. The other one had blood on his hands and about a 12-inch long hunting knife,” she said.

“They were laughing, joking around about how they beat up a guy and stabbed him.”

Dave was sitting in his work van when he saw the men and noted he also saw the knife.

“They just said how crazy it was and how he stabbed the one guy in the back,” he said.

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PARAMEDICS transport a man into an ambulance Thursday afternoon on Burne

Avenue. Kelowna RCMP are still investigating, but say the man suffered injuries after he was hit with an unknown object to the head during an altercation inside a Burne Avenue residence.

The men allegedly walked away from the scene casually.

Carroll said police have not located a weapon. She confirmed the two other men were located, but were not arrested.

Another neighbour, Edith, said she wasn’t surprised when she drove up and saw police vehicles parked in front of the house where the altercation happened.

“It’s always been a problem in the basement

suite,” she said.

One adult female was also arrested at the residence for an unrelated matter. There are currently no assault charges being filed yet by police. wpaterson @kelownacapnews.com

Car crashes into Lake Country transit bus Jennifer Smith STAFF REPORTER

A car and a city bus

City in Action CounCil HigHligHts Rental Housing

The city will provide $504,601 in rental housing grants in 2013.

Council approved the Rental Housing Grant program for 94 new units, equating to a savings for the developer of $5,368 per dwelling. The city’s 2011 housing strategy determined that encouraging purpose-built rental housing is best for Kelowna’s long-term housing supply. kelowna.ca/council

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 3756 Lakeshore Road on: Monday, February 4, 2013, 1:30pm Kelowna City Hall, 1435 Water street – Council Chambers Pursuant to Section 26 of the Community Charter, the City intends to close the road under Bylaw No. 10780, being a portion of Road adjacent to 3756 Lakeshore Road having an area of 476.8 m2.

The public may review copies of the proposed Road Closure and Removal Dedication Bylaw 10780 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

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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 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

Ford Taurus and transit bus collided on Highway 97 near Crystal Waters Road after the car tried to pass the bus and slipped.

“The roads were wet, slushy and covered with a layer of snow at the time of the collision,” said Cpl. Tanya Carroll in a statement released Thursday.

“The Taurus was attempting to overtake the bus northbound in a curve when it was observed swerving, losing control before striking the side of the bus.”

After colliding with the bus, the vehicle then crossed over the median

and landed in the southbound ditch.

None of the 20-28 passengers on the bus were injured, though the jaws of life were used to extract the 80-year-old woman in the passenger seat from the car.

She sustained some injuries and was taken to Kelowna General Hospital by ambulance, as was the 60-year-old male driver who also sustained minor injuries.

Neither occupant of the Taurus were wearing a seat belt, and the vehicle had all-season tires that were in poor condition.

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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

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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. inFo: 250 469-8610

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Accused cocaine smuggler fails to get case tossed out Cheryl Wierda CONTRIBUTOR

One of the men accused of smuggling 97 kilograms of cocaine in a fruit grinder in 2010 has had his bid to have the case tossed out rejected.

Salvadore Ascencio-Chavez applied last week to have his drug charges stayed, arguing that his right to a trial in a reasonable amount of time had been violated.

By the time his trial is scheduled to conclude this spring, Ascencio-Chavez will have been in custody approximately 33 months.

However, Justice Alison Beames notes that the case is very complex and said Thursday that a “significant” amount of the delay in getting to trial can be attributed to his two co-accused and their lawyers.

That is considered a “neutral” factor in a stay application, she said.

Beames noted the case was first scheduled to be heard by a provincial court judge, but the co-accused, a month before a voir dire was scheduled, decided instead to have the case heard by a Supreme Court judge and

have a preliminary hearing. (A preliminary hearing is used to determine if there is enough information to proceed to trial).

The case was sent to Supreme Court a year ago to schedule a trial and although Ascencio-Chavez was ready to go in the early part of 2012, the other lawyers were not available until early this year, Beames noted.

The court institution, meanwhile, was available to accommodate a trial within guidelines set out by the courts, and the intake period for the case happened in a “timely”

fashion, ruled Beames.

Ascencio-Chavez’ lawyer had argued some of the delay lay at the feet of the Crown, which rejected a bid to have Ascencio-Chavez’ case heard separately back in 2011.

However, Beames felt that could have, instead, resulted in Ascencio-Chavez having to wait until after his co-accused went to trial before his case could be heard.

She found that the Crown did not contribute to the delay in getting the case to trial and ruled a stay of proceedings was

KSS Encore presentation at community theatre KSS Encore is a two-night concert performed by the multi-award winning student musicians and vocalists of Kelowna Secondary School and the Night Owl Orchestra.

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You caN’T lose WeigHT Till You lose Your PaiN Unfortunately many people who are overweight are also in pain. It is a simple fact that for many people their pain is preventing them from losing weight.

Most people who are overweight are running several health risks, including: diabetes; heart disease; and even cancer. These are all diseases that you have a greater risk of developing when you are overweight.

So, what do you need to do to lose weight? You can start by cleaning up your diet - eating less junk food and more healthy foods. But diet alone is seldom enough.

Adding nutritional supplements to your diet is also usseful for losing weight. A multi vitamin, digestive enzymes, and even resveratrol have all been used successfully to support losing weight. But just like a good diet alone these supplements alone are seldom enough.

Some people have resorted to using pharmaceutical hormone preparations like HCG, also known as human chorionic gonadotrophin, to lose weight. While effective for some, I have my reservations about using HCG. If you have thyroid hormone problems, and those problems are due to an autoimmune reaction, then you have a high risk of developing an autoimmune reaction to HCG as well.

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The best way to have an ideal bodyweight is to eat a healthy diet, use nutritional supplements, and to move your body. Yes, exercise. There is no substitute for exercise if you want to lose weight. Unfortunately if you have pain, in your knees, hips, and back, then exercising to lose weight is not an option for you.

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“If you have business strategies that face the familiar and not the unfamiliar, I can tell you they are losing,” Warren Jestin told a packed Kelowna Chamber of Commerce luncheon Thursday.

Jestin’s speech touched on a wide array of issues, from the future of the Bank of Canada without current governor Mark Carney (no change in course), to the value of the Canadian dollar versus the American dollar (remaining around par) and from an outlook for the Canadian, U.S. and European economies (the first two improving and the third continuing to flounder) to what governments in Canada need to do to weather the current economic sluggishness.

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They are also becoming prime sources for tourists as the lifting of travel restrictions and more personal wealth is enticing their residents to travel to other parts of the world.

“China is now number one in the world in terms of spending on tourism, Russia is number eight and Brazil is number 12,” he said, asking his audience if their businesses have specific focuses on the Chinese, Russian or Brazilian markets.

In a major turn around from 10 years ago, China is now the world’s top consumer of luxury goods, said Jestin, noting upscale clothing maker Burberry recently announced a loss, in part because of a drop in its

told a Kelowna Chamber of Commerce luncheon crowd on Thursday he is feeling positive about Canada’s economic outlook.

Okanagan College’s School of Business and its Student, Graduate and

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China sales.

“You would not have heard that 10 years ago,” he said.

Here to speak at UBCO and the chamber, the economist said B.C. can benefit from what is happening elsewhere by exporting its natural resources to these emerging countries that will pay more than is being offered on the domestic or North American markets.

He said while the Canadian economy is expected to grow by just under two per cent this year—a figure he called healthy—China’s growth

is expected to “fall” to eight per cent from 10 per cent.

“It’s a matter of perspective.”

Jestin also predicted the U.S. will do slightly better this year, maybe even outperforming Canada.

But he described the American position as “playing catch-up” compared to Canada.

While American consumers are expected to buy more this year, it will most likely not be a total return to consumer levels of the past.

“They aren’t running

back to the malls, but at least they are spending again,” said Jestin.

And that spells good news for Canadian manufacturers.

Europe, however is a different story. Jestin said European economic troubles will likely continue for the rest of the decade, as other than Germany, the U.K. and a few smaller countries, “Europe is basically in a recession.”

And, he added, it will not only take fiscal changes to put Europe back on financial track , it will also take political and social change.

When governments there ask the public to vote them in, he said, they are asking for support to cut spending, reduce services, cut jobs and social benefits.

Prior to Jestin’s presentation, Kelowna Chamber executive director Caroline Glover announced the local chamber is now the second largest chamber of commerce in B.C. after Victoria.

It has 1,250 members compared with Victoria’s 1,500. Vancouver is different because it has a board of trade but some of the Vancouver suburban chambers are also very large, she added. awaters@kelownacapnews.com

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Kelowna City Hall wants to know what you think of the work being done to revitalize Bernard Avenue.

The city has launched a five-question Internet survey asking the public about their impressions of the work.

The first phase— from Richter to St. Paul— wrapped up before Christmas and the second phase—from Abbott to Pandosy—is expected to start in early February.

People who answer the survey will be entered into a $50 draw for a gift certificate to a Bernard Avenue business.

The questions asked are: • If you were aware of the work prior to the start of the first phase of construction.

• If you feel the city is keeping you informed about the progress of the work.

• What is the theme the city is using to promote the work.

• The tagline being used for the revitalization project advertising.

• If you live downtown.

You can access the survey at surveymonkey. com/s/bernardavenue.

The city says it has launched the survey to help it improve the way it communicates to the public what is happening during the next two phases of the project.

Phase two is slated to run until the end of spring and phase three is scheduled to run in the fall.

While the first phase has been described as wrapped up by the city, there will be some remaining work done on Richter Street to St. Paul Street section during the spring, such as adding

public art to the wooden light pole “gateway” feature lining the street as well as other minor aesthetic improvements.

The work has not only

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Last week, work on

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Work on the road itself is scheduled to start again in February.

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To the editor: On Dec. 11, 2012 you printed a letter by Jennifer Tassone (PM Appluaded for Oil Company Deal Decision) and then printed a “kind of” rebuttal to her letter written by Robert Cichocki on Jan. 22, 2013 (Canada Could Learn a Lesson from Norway). I say “kind of” because Mr. Cichocki leaves far more facts out of his anti-capitalist tirade than most left-wing writers.

From a left-wing point of view all of our trade agreements are bad, anti-Canadian or anti-worker. The fact that we need more trade agreements in order to diversify our interests around the world is somehow lost on Mr. Cichocki.

How these left-wing views can create jobs is beyond me.

He rants on that Canada’s government railroaded the Canada-China agreement through without debate.

Nothing at all is mentioned in his diatribe about the fact that all parliamentary rules had been followed including posting the proposed agreement

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It’s the last stand for smart meter deniers

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he news was trumpeted with alarm here on Vancouver Island which, along with the Gulf Islands, is the heartland of tinfoil-hat opposition to smart meters.

Of the 140,000 power customers who didn’t have a wireless meter by the end of the year, many have simply refused. Now BC Hydro has sent letters informing them “we can no longer delay the installation of a new meter at your home.”

“StopSmartMetersBC” sent out a panicky e-mail advising its resistance movement to brace against “storm trooper tactics” from BC Hydro staff, and urging phone and fax attacks on their local MLA office.

“Anger and outrage should be expressed, in a quiet way, so that we don’t sound hysterical, but people are being threatened, police called, etc.,” the anTom onymous e-mail helpFletcher fully suggests.

BC Hydro has also confirmed what I told you a few months ago. Those bogus locks, chicken wire cages and important-looking signs, which were sold like modern-day snake oil, have no legal effect to prevent the utility from working on its own equipment. These obstacles to inspection have been and continue to be removed, along with dangerous grow-op bypasses and fiddled mechanical meters.

The technical arguments against

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wireless meters have been demolished.

False news reports and website claims still circulate, but no fires have been attributed to the installation of 1.7 million wireless meters in B.C. About 1,200 faulty meter bases have also been replaced at BC Hydro’s expense, and as crude power-theft bypasses have been removed, the incidence of electrical fires, already rare, has dropped substantially.

Another popular myth is increased electricity bills. Yes, if your bypass is removed, your bill will go up. Like gas pumps, power meters are required by federal law to be accurate.

Which brings us back to Team Tinfoil, which has been sold a cascading series of fantastic tales about the effect of wireless signals that are already everpresent in all modern communities.

A Toronto-based expert

group called Bad Science Watch has tackled claims of “electromagnetic hypersensitivity” head-on. I highly recommend their 10-page report and qualifications at www.badsciencewatch.ca.

In plain language, with references a to the best available scientific studies, e it describes the double-blind tests that a prove people who claim this sensitiv- D ity are not actually able to detect when a they are or are not being exposed to t wireless signals. No X-Men candidates w have come forward. d It also exposes key “activists” in Canada. The most prominent is Dr. o Magda Havas, an associate profesw sor at Trent University who has “de- n veloped a career denouncing the safety w of low-frequency electromagnetic radi- a s See Fletcher A11p

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B.C. Liberals see tax dollars as their own To the editor: Now, a new debacle is at hand that needs to be addressed, and the B.C. Liberals need to be held accountable: The gross and blatant misuse of taxpayer dollars to flood television and other media with political propaganda.

Most people would agree that it is important for British Columbians to take pride in our province. Recognizing our uniqueness, our strengths and accomplishments helps to bring us together. The most recent bombardment of ads, “paid for by the government of British Columbia” would have British Columbians believe that our province has been and continues to flourish thanks in large part to the initiatives of our government. Bombardment is an appropriate word – this week alone I have kept a tally, having seen the same government-funded ad 23 times during primetime programming. “Government funded” falls under the umbrella of political rhetoric as

well; the reality being that these funds come from taxpayers’ pockets—not those of our elected officials.

When you think about it, the Liberal’s three-step PR strategy should be quite obvious and transparent to everyone.

Step 1: Lay low. Close the legislature and minimize opportunities for the public to be reminded of the Liberals and all of their gaffs.

Step 2: Image damage control. Use PR to paint the Premier and her party in a positive light. Show her going to battle with Enbridge, hosting exclusive meetings with groups of women to bolster her female demographic support, shaking hands with voters, smiling, cutting ribbons at grand openings.

Step 3: Use millions of dollars (but don’t tell the voters about this part) to flood the airwaves with carefully crafted ads to remind British Columbians that the province is a wonderful place thanks in large part to the govern-

ment.

Regardless of political affiliation, I would hope that British Columbians would agree that the amount of taxpayer money that any government in power is able to use for the purpose of re-election should be stringently regulated.

There should be a strong distinction made between political parties using their own party funds to pay for political campaigning, and a ruling party using government funds (aka taxpayer dollars) to essentially do the same thing.

At the very least, it would be interesting to know the true bottom line of how much the Liberals have spent on their latest PR endeavour.

The most glaringly hypocritical and almost laughable part of the current ad campaign is that the first thing that the Liberals pat themselves on the back for doing well is controlling government spending. Really?

J. Durose, Kelowna

Nutcracker a memorable event to cherish

To the editor: The holiday season has passed, but sweet childhood memories in the making deserve to be recognized and excellent performances applauded.

Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! to the Canadian School of Ballet and guest artists from Ballet Kelowna for their recent production of the Nutcracker in the Kelowna Community Theatre.

I was lucky enough to get seats for the show and attended with my moth-

er-in-law. We thoroughly enjoyed our evening at the ballet.

It was gratifying to see the theatre almost full with an audience of all ages, from grandparents to little children dressed in their party finery. The atmosphere was one of simmering excitement and expectation.

The stage was an explosion of colour with amazing outfits adding to the ambiance of the traditional Nutcracker. The costumes worn through-

out the show must have taken a lot of very tender loving care to produce and “build” and it certainly showed.

A highlight, not only for the children in the audience but I hear also for those on stage, was Madame Gigogne (Val Bardot). Her enormous, vibrant, costume hid a multitude of small children who poured from underneath the voluminous skirt and performed a delightful dance.

I am not a ballet critic,

but I thought that the calibre of the principal dancers was outstanding. Ballet Kelowna and Canadian School of Ballet were, to my mind, as good as any of the corps you will find in our provincial capitals.

The stage management was faultless and the show moved smoothly from one scene to another. The gorgeous music of Tchaikovsky swelled in the theatre adding magic to the beautiful scenes unfolding on the stage.

There were so many,

many highlights and the standing ovation at the end of the performance was fully deserved by all who helped to produce this wonderful show.

Congratulations and thanks especially to the individuals and companies who underwrote the expenses of the Nutcracker. We had a most delightful evening and my family and I will certainly attend The Nutcracker next Christmas.”

Barry Yeats, West Kelowna

Canada, Norway proverbial apples and oranges Livingstone from A10 for the required two weeks. Because the Opposition didn’t read what was posted nor used any of their scheduled debate time is somehow the government’s fault. I don’t think so.

Mr. Cichocki has argument about comparing land mass and population. Well, it’s a simple fact that Canada has a little more than three persons per square kilometre. Norway has 14 people per square kilometre. Canada’s land mass ranks second in the world while Norway ranks 67. We should not forget the logis-

tical costs of moving every consumed product around the huge land mass of Canada.

I wish Norway well and if there is something we can learn from them we should be grateful. They have huge natural resources all close to the hungry European market. I don’t think they had environmentalists walking and picketing out on the North Sea when the drilling rigs were at work. I haven’t heard of groups like the Tides Foundation paying First Nations people to undermine the North Sea production.

Does Norway ban all oil tankers from its

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ation.” She gives speeches, promotes her book and has worked with one David Stetzer to promote an “EMF filter” to sell to those who insist they feel what science shows they don’t.

Havas has appeared on TV “news” shows with “activist-entrepreneur” Kevin Byrne. His website appears to be a hub of cell tower and smart meter scare reports, but it’s interspersed

with product pitches for EMF Solutions Canada, of which Byrne is coincidentally president.

Then there’s “entrepreneur-activist” Rob Metzinger, president of something called Safe Living Technologies Inc. He doesn’t run a lurid scare website, but he’s appeared on CBC and CTV as some sort of authority.

(The main hazard emanating from TVs these days is bad information.)

As the election approaches, a fight is gear-

ing up between the NDP and the B.C. Green Party for the ignorant, superstitious and angry vote. The Greens in particular have damaged their credibility in a desperate bid to quiet their own tinfoil-chapeau wing.

There are bozo eruptions ahead. I’ll have more on that in a future column.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

shores? I think not.

Our world is littered with the ashes of utopian socialist experiments. For almost a hundred years we have seen country after country fail because of the views Mr. Cichocki expounds. One cannot pick a tiny country in the North Sea with its unique resources and use it as a utopian template.

Thank you, Ms. Tassone, for a very clear outline of Canadian reality.

Laura Livingstone, Kelowna

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If you are one of the many people who wake up with a stiff low back or sore neck in the morning, this is a perfect exercise for you.

I call it the “wringing out of the spine.” It should be done immediately before you go to bed and immediately upon waking. The exercise should only take about three minutes and it will keep you limber, flexible and out of your chiropractor’s office.

Start sitting on the edge of your bed, or chair, with your feet flat on the ground. Extend your arms out in front of you with your hands on your opposite elbows.

Hold them straight outwards. Make sure that your back is straight and upright throughout the exercise. Beginning with your neck turned ‘almost’ as far as you can to your right. When you’re there, begin to rotate with your mid back and ribs followed by your low back.

Your pelvis should stay stationary throughout the exercise. Repeat in the other direction. This movement is very slow, controlled, intentional and non-ballistic.

Moving too quickly could hurt you, especially first thing in the morning.

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Thomson from A12 College has partnered with sustainable design experts, Diamond Schmitt Architects, to design the Kelowna trades facility expansion. These two buildings will ensure Okanagan College remains a leader in sustainable building practices in the future.

I’m very pleased our government has been able to work in close partnership with Okanagan College.

We have invested in key programs, infrastructure, and equipment at Okanagan College to achieve our educational needs.

Last year, investments by our government included $550,000 in one-time funding for skills training, $570,000 in capital funding to improve facilities, $28 million for a comprehensive upgrade of the trades training complex, $342,872 for foundation skills seats, and $867,000 for skills training equipment.

These investments will benefit both local students and the economy. It will help students by making it easier for them to find employment, and will boost the economy as these students fill the one million job openings projected to be available in B.C. over the next decade. The fact that we’ve committed over $63 million in capital investments at Okanagan College since 2005 reflects the exciting potential that our region has to offer, as well as the important place Okanagan College holds in the community.

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There, above this valley cloud, the sun is shining in a clear blue sky and the snow is so bright you have to cover your eyes. It lifts the spirits.

It also give you a lift on these gray days to see the bright-coloured yellow goldfinches and red house finches at the feeders; the rambunctious quail pecking at the seeds that drop on the ground and the hawks patrolling overhead for an unwary mole to poke his head out of the snow.

Thanks to Harro and Elke Lange, of Lake Country, for the wonderful photos of the birds around your feeder, and those bright amaryllis, enjoying a window seat.

The Central Okanagan Naturalists Club is holding its annual potluck banquet Tuesdat, Feb. 12, 6 p.m., at the Evangel Church, 3261 Gordon Dr. Purchase tickets at Second Tyme Around on Spall Road. The members’ photo contest will be a bright feature of the evening.

Even around the cabin at the Kelowna Nordic Club, near McCulloch Lake there are feeders put out by members and the chickadees, woodpeckers, pine siskins, redpolls and jays all enjoy the different offerings.

The club will host its second Loppet Feb. 24, but classic style only this year, beginning at 10 a.m.

Members are encouraged to participate, and there is an option to do less than the full 30 kilometres.

If you’re not entering, volunteers are also needed for food, course control, first aid and refreshment stations, as well as help with race course set-up, results recording, chill and cookie-making, campfire attendants and parking attendants.

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Judie Steeves more information, go to the website www.kelownanordic.com Telemark Nordic Club will hold its 27th Kelowna Apple Loppet Jan. 27, with courses from 1000 metres to 30 kilometres.

There’s also a biathlon demonstration day Jan. 26 from noon to 3 p.m. where you can learn a little about biathlon, which is skate skiing and range target shooting, and talk to the coaches.

The Biathlon B.C. Cup is Feb. 8 to 10 at Telemark and everyone is welcome to come and watch the action.

The Kelowna Fish and Game club is holding its annual awards banquet Saturday, Feb. 23, so members, youth and adults, are encouraged to take in their antlers for scoring to Rudy Litz at L&O Jewellers on Dolphin Avenue. Call ahead to arrange, at 250860-8928. It’s a fundraising steak dinner for their junior rifle and archery programs, and there will be some terrific prizes for draws, donated by such local businesses as Trout Waters Fly and Tackle, Hardcore Archery, Grouse River Outfitters and Weber and Markin Gunsmiths.

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NEWS ▼ NHL IS BACK

Bold predictions keep Canucks in top six mix T he return of NHL action to the sports world is a blessing or a bane depending on whether you like the game or not.

If you’re the spouse of a hockey fan—kiss goodbye to the channel changer and partner for the next few weeks while the addiction is satisfied after so many months of forced withdrawal.

Of course the final start of this shortened NHL season inspires yet another Hodge Podge tradition—the Laugh at Charlie’s Stupid Hockey Predictions time once again.

For some bizarre reason, which only a good psychiatrist may be able to explain, every year I put myself through the embarrassing ritual of making hockey predictions.

I suggest readers clip

HODGE PODGE

Charlie Hodge this column and stick it on their (beer) fridge. That way you can laugh at it all season, and chuckle at how stupid my predictions were.

I find this self-abuse amusing, and so do others. Hope you have fun.

Get out your highlight pen and scissors. If you want to send me your predictions, then I can then laugh at you. This is called ‘sportsmanship.’

It’s sort of like having a relationship—but not.

Here’s how the teams will finish in their division at year end.

Northwest Division:

Vancouver, Minnesota, Edmonton, Calgary, Colorado.

The success of the Canucks will be contingent on trading for some depth up front, a sniper to play with the Sedins or bolster a pathetic second and third line.

This may mean the sad trade of Luongo leaving Canucks thin in net behind Corey Schneider, however, Luongo is now on Canuck fans’ boo-list and once you reach that point you are done as a player in fickle Vancouver.

Minnesota showed Canuck management how to get things done, picking up two free agent studs in Ryan Suter and Zack Parise in the off season, making the team a serious threat to win the west this year. Edmonton is a young team on the move. They will win

the Stanley Cup in two or three years when they finally get a solid goalie.

As forecasted two weeks ago, Edmonton rookie defenseman Justin Schultz, a native of West Kelowna, will beat out a couple of guys for rookie of the year including Jonathan Huberdeau, Nail Yakupov and Dougie Hamilton.

Pacific: San Jose, Anaheim, LA, Dallas, Phoenix.

A very strong division especially the top three teams who all have depth and solid goaltending. LA will slide a bit in the regular season but turn it back on again in the playoffs.

Central: Chicago, St. Louis, Detroit, Nashville, Columbus.

Really only a two horse race between Chicago and St. Louis. The tumble starts for Detroit as only four solid players (Pavel Datsyuk, Henrik Zetterberg, Niklas Kronwall and Jimmie Howard) are not enough.

Northeast: Boston,

Ottawa, Buffalo, Toronto, Montreal. Spezza and Kyle Turris will lead Ottawa to edge out Buffalo in second. Toronto will edge Montreal though losing Joffrey Lupul this week to a broken forearm will really hurt. Trade time? Regardless Boston will own the division.

Atlantic: Pittsburgh, Rangers, Philadelphia, New Jersey, Islanders.

Penguins look great, Rangers very strong, especially with Rick Nash.

Those two clubs could stuff the top 15 scoring stats this year.

Southeast: Tampa Bay, Carolina, Washington, Florida, Winnipeg.

The weakest and hardest division to predict.

Goaltending will decide who finishes where for the top three clubs.

If he stays healthy Sidney Crosby will win the scoring race over Evgeni Malkin , Marion Gaborik, Jordan Eberle and Steven Stamkos.

Final six fighting for the Stanley Cup come

spring will include Pittsburgh, Rangers, Boston, Vancouver, Minnesota, and LA. The Canucks, (whose window of opportunity is fading fast) will not win the Stanley Cup until they procure a star or superstar centre and/or right wing.

The Sedin twins need a winger and the second line needs a solid slot man. Never should have traded Cody Hodgson.

••• In closing, thanks so very much for the numerous emails, calls and even cards and letters from readers this past week regarding my last column.

As I stated then and repeat here, such kindness from others is one of the main reasons I truly think of myself as one of the luckiest people I know.

Now that my emphysema is ‘out of the closet,’ hopefully I can help others understand the nasty disease more as I go through the medical process and learn more about both it and myself.

Hog heaven in Kelowna this summer

Six months from now, hundreds of Harley Davidson riders from across Western Canada and the U.S. will converge on Kelowna for the 13th annual Western Regional HOG Rally.

Billed as the Rally in the Valley, the event will take place July 25 to 27.

The Okanagan chapter of the Harley Owner’s Group has been selected to host the largest gathering of its kind in the province.

During the rally, HOG riders will participate in a variety of activities, including bike games, skills competitions and scenic group rides through the gorgeous valley.

“Hotels are already booking up with HOG members excited to participate in some of the amazing rides we have planned,” said Marianne Boettcher, coordinator for the Kelowna rally.

HOG members can register at www.okanaganhog.com.

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SPORTS ▼ FREESTYLE SKIING

Podium via hard work Kevin Parnell STAFF REPORTER

When Rutland Senior Secondary student Ty Schulte approached his parents with an interesting idea last summer, he wasn’t expecting to get the answer he wanted.

The 16-year-old freestyle skier wanted to live in Whistler and train fulltime with his freestyle ski coach.

And, despite what he expected, the answer was yes.

“I just kind of asked my parents as a joke if I could move to Whistler to train,” Schulte said this week, after placing first in a slopestyle event last weekend at Apex. “They have always been super supportive and they sent me to Whistler and let me live on my own. It was really neat to focus on skiing and training all summer.”

Schulte trained with Patrick Walsh, his coach from the Silver Star Freestyle Ski Club. Walsh says normally his skiers may show up for a week to train but when Schulte showed up, he was there for more than a month.

“I was living in Whistler and he crashed on my couch for a bit,” said Walsh, who noted that the extended training

Ty Schulte in Whistler was not out of the ordinary for the hard-working Schulte.

“He’s a very talented young man but moreso than that he is a very hard worker. He has the natural ability that many top skiers have but what gets him to the podium is just working really, really hard and never giving up. He has a great attitude and can always find something positive.”

Schulte opened the season last weekend at Apex by placing first in the slopestyle event, one of his two specialties, the other being the half-pipe.

Both events feature big jumps and tricks, something that attracted the RSS student to the sport

and keeps him coming back for more.

“There is a lot of freedom when you are skiing jumps,” he said. “You can be as creative as you want on skis, there are no limits. You can go as easy as you want or as hard as you want. You can express yourself through the jumps.”

Growing up in the North Okanagan, Schulte began skiing when he was two-years-old. But he was a minor hockey player as well and that sport took up a lot of his time. His passion however, lay on the slopes and at age 11, he informed his parents that he wanted to be a freestyle skier.

“I really enjoy do-

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KELOWNA FREESTYLE skier Ty Schulte flies through the air during a slopestyle competition. The 16-year-old placed first in the season opening event last weekend at Penticton’s Apex Mountain. ing things that are exciting,” said Schulte, who moved to Kelowna for Grade 8. “I’ve always been into biking too but skiing was just what I found worked the best for me. I really enjoy the individual sport aspect of it, just focusing on yourself and trying to get better.”

Schulte is hoping to gain enough points this season to be named to Team B.C., the first step in what he hopes is a road to the top of his sport that ends with the national team and possibly the Olympics. In 2014 in

Sochi, Russia, slopestyle freestyle skiing will make its debut as an Olympic sport.

“That’s very exciting,” he said.

“We will get a lot more funding toward our sport now that it will be on the international stage. Long term I would love to represent my country in the Olympics.”

The first step toward that goal will be gaining enough points in competition this season to be named to Team B.C. As far as his coach is concerned,

that shouldn’t be problem.

“I can almost guarantee that is going to happen,” said Walsh. “I can see a very big future for him in professional skiing.”

The next big event for Schulte is in a few weeks he and the rest of his team heads to Ontario for a Canadian Open Tour event. Schulte is supported by sponsors SunValley Source for Sports, K2 Skis, Full Tilt Boots, Gopro, Giro and The Mountain Apparel. kpanrell@kelownacapnews.com

Rockets visit Thunderbirds Friday night in Kent, Wash One of the Kelowna Rockets’ busiest stretches of the Western Hockey League season continues Friday night in Kent, Wash., as they take on the Seattle Thunderbirds.

The two teams played the first of a home-andhome set Thursday night in Kelowna. A final score wasn’t available at Capital News press time. For game details, visit kelow-

nacapnews.com.

The Rockets will then host the Prince Albert Raiders Saturday, before travelling to Kamloops Monday for their fourth game in five nights.

Over a 10-day span, the Rockets will play seven games, finishing up with a home-and-home set against the Vancouver Giants, Feb 1 and 2.

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Friday, January 25, 2013 Capital NewsC

SPORTS ▼ BCMML

Hikichi glad to be back from injuries Kevin Parnell

fered, first in the Kelowna Chiefs training camp and then in an Okanagan Rockets’ practise. “But I’m feeling good now, back to 100 per cent.”

And that’s good news for the Rockets, who are in the midst of an excellent season. With Hikichi back and healthy, the offensive forward makes the Rockets deeper and better.

“We knew Carter had tremendous puck skills,” said Rockets manager David Michaud. “He’s been a pretty versatile player for us. He can handle all situations, he’s very

STAFF REPORTER

Kelowna Minor Hockey product Carter Hikichi isn’t used to sitting on the sidelines nursing injuries.

But the 16-year-old skilled forward for the Okanagan Rockets major midget team has had his fair share of just that this year, after suffering a broken collar-bone not once, but twice.

“It’s my first year being a Band-Aid,” joked Hikichi this week, refering to the injury he suf-

skilled and smart.”

Hikichi has been limited to a dozen games this year due to injury but has been able to produce nearly a point per game in his rookie season in the B.C. Major Midget League. After lighting it up through minor hockey and last year with the Kelowna midget tier 1 team, Hikichi is enjoying his first season in the BCMML this year.

“I love it,” he said. “It’s way more professional and the speed and skill is way above the midget hockey that I have seen.

It prepares you for junior hockey and shows you what the higher leagues are going to be like.”

The Rockets are 203-5 this year and in a tie for second place in the BCMML. But they are coming off what might have been their worst weekend of the season with a loss and a tie in Fraser Valley.

Hikichi says the team just needs to keep working toward its goal of having success in the playoffs after taking a step back last weekend.

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The Rockets will play a home and home set with the Thompson Blazers this weekend before a stretch of six straight games on the road, including a pair of game in Prince George against the Cariboo Cougars, the team they sit tied with for second place. Getting out on the road will bring the team closer together as it heads down the stretch run towards the BCMML playoffs.

“I don’t mind the road at all,” said Hikichi.

“You get to bond with your team, you’re in close quarters and it just makes you gel on and off the ice.”

The Rockets host Thompson this Saturday at the Capital News Centre at 3 p.m. before traveling to Chase on Sunday. kparnell@kelowncaapnews.com

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OKANAGAN ROCKETS forward Carter Hikichi

rushes the puck up ice during a major midget game from earlier this season. The Rockets host Thompson on Saturday, 3 p.m. at the Capital News Centre.

Whitecaps take look at local soccer prospect Warren Henderson STAFF REPORTER

It didn’t take long for the Vancouver Whitecaps to recognize Alex Matsubara’s skill on the soccer pitch.

Four months after his family moved to Kelowna from Tokyo, Japan, the 14-year-old midfielder spent last week on the Lower Mainland, training with the MLS team’s residency staff.

Stuart Neely, the Whitecaps FC head of high performance, identified Matsubara as a potential prospect for the team’s residency program after making a couple of scouting trips to the Okanagan late last year.

Matsubara, a student at Aberdeen Hall Prepartory School in Kelowna, was thrilled to get his first major exposure to the Whitecaps during the week-long camp.

“It was really awesome,” said Matsubara, a member of the Thompson Okanagan Football Club’s U15 boys program. “The facility was really nice and it was a good experience to train with high level players and coaches.

I liked it a lot.”

Alex Matsubara As for his performance and skill level alongside some of the province’s best young players, Matsubara said: “Technically, I feel like I was able to cope. I lacked a little in the physical side, so I need to work on that.”

Following the camp, Matsubara was informed he would be invited back for a future training session with the Whitecaps staff.

This season, Matsubara will suit up for TOFC which plays in the B.C. Soccer Premier League.

Whitecaps Okanagan regional head coach David Broadhurst said Matsubara has plenty of potential.

“He’s got good size for his age,” said Broadhurst. “He has a good level of technical ability,

he uses both feet well, and his speed is an attribute.”

Broadhurst said Matsubara’s initial experience with the Whitecaps is useful for both the athlete and the club to determine whether a long-term relationship has potential.

“The whole point of the residency program is to generate players for the first team,” Broadhurst said. “If Alex is successful in getting into the residency at some point, there would be a lot of travel and a lot of games… it would be a big step for him.

“It’s an opportunity to see if it’s a good fit for him and his family,” Broadhurst added.

“The worst case scenario is he gets feedback from them, and the club will continue to monitor and look at him as he progresses.”

As for his future goals and the possibility of one day playing professional soccer, Matsubara said, at just 14, it’s a little early to look that far ahead.

“I’m still young and a lot of things can happen, you can get injuries,” he said. “I’ll just keep playing and see what happens.”

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SPORTS THE KELOWNA bantam tier 4 Rockets celebrate their gold medal at the Penticton tier 3 tournament last weekend.

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Tier 4 Bantam Rockets win in Penticton

After two previous tournament final heartDbreaks, the Kelowna bantam tier 4 Rockets went undefeated to capture the Penticton tier 3 boys hockey tournament last weekend.

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double overtime to down South Okanagan 3-2, with Carter Steinwandt scoring the game winner on a breakaway.

Kelowna started the tourney with a hard fought 5-3 win over Port Coquitlam T2, then followed with a 4-3 win over West-

side T3, and a 6-0 drubbing of Aldergrove T3.

The Rockets’ season record to date is 26-5-4-1.

The team is now preparing for provincials to be held March 17 to 22 in Houston Members of the tier 4 Rockets team are: Marcus

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Simpson, Carter Steinwandt, Quinn Van De Mosselaer and Cameron White.

The coaches are Kevin Brownlee and Andrew LoCurto, the trainers are Mark Aquilon and Mark Gallagher and the manager is Marti Hunter.

Big game for Warriors this weekend The West Kelowna Warriors have just a single game this weekend, but it is a big one as the Warriors travel to Penticton to play their closest rival on Saturday night.

The Warriors (19-113-8) climbed into second place in the BCHL In-

terior Division after two straight wins and are hoping to keep the momentum going in Penticton on Saturday against the first place Vees (2811-0-3).

The Warriors are just a point up on third place Merritt in the BCHL In-

terior while Salmon Arm holds down the fourth and final playoff spot, trailing the Warriors by eight points.

The Warriors next home game is Feb. 2 when it hosts Chilliwack.

••• The Kelowna Chiefs

have a pair of Kootenay International Junior Hockey League games this weekend, playing one at home and one on the road.

The Chiefs (27-13-11) host the Golden Rockets (25-11-1-5) on Saturday at Rutland Arena be-

fore traveling to Princeton to take on the Posse (2514-0-2)on Sunday afternoon.

The Chiefs enter the weekend having won four straight games to climb into first place in the KIJHL’s Okanagan Division.

Civic Awards celebrate best and brightest The best and brightest in Kelowna’s sporting community in 2012 will be honoured this spring at Kelowna’s 38th Annual Civic and Community Awards.

The selection committee is accepting nominations for the following three sports award categories until Feb 1.

The sports categories are: • Bob Giordano Memorial Award— Awarded in recognition of an overall outstanding contribution. To honour a citizen who has contributed significantly through voluntary

service to amateur sport.

• Bryan Couling Memorial Athletic Team of the Year Award—Presented annually to the team (amateur or professional) bringing the greatest amount of recognition to Kelowna.

• Female and Male Athlete of the Year Awards—Awarded to the athletes (pro or amateur) bringing the greatest amount of recognition to Kelowna.

Nomination forms are available online at Parkinson Recreation Centre, City Hall, Kelowna Family Y, local libraries, the Kelowna

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Individuals with questions regarding the nomination form are asked to contact Amber Gilbert at 250-469-8967 or agilbert@kelowna.ca.

Finalists and award recipients will be honoured at a Gala Ceremony Wednesday, May 1 at the Kelowna Community Theatre.

Tickets will be available March 4 by calling the Cultural Services office at 250-4698811.

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The Kelowna AquaJets performed well in their home pool, finishing a close second overall at the 36th annual KAJ SnowFest last weekend at H2O.

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With 41 swimmers taking to the water, the Central Okanagan Liquid Lightning Swim Club placed third overall out of 11 teams at the Kelowna 5 AquaJets Snowfest meet last weekend at H2O. Coaches Emil Dimitrov, John Douglas, and Tina Pomponio were pleased with their swimmers’ results, which included new qualifying times, top place finishes, best times, and new club records.

“Snowfest was a very exciting and dramatic meet,” said Dimitrov.

“Very promising for the future swims. Excellent performance from the younger Lightning swimmers” Twelve swimmers reached new time standards.

Kaitlyn Adderley, 13, swam six new A times, while Delaney Douglas, 12, swam an A time in 200 meter breaststroke.

Kyra Rice, 11, swam a AA time in 50 meter freestyle, while Hallie Jenkins, 10, Sara Roggeveen, 13, and T’Keya Delwo, 14, also swam new AA times, qualifying them for

the Provincial AA Championships next month in Surrey.

Chantelle Douglas, 13, Jessica Forbes, 14, Kyra McNulty, 13, and Christopher Basisty, 12, swam new AAA times, qualifying them for the Provincial AAA Championships next month in Victoria.

Scott Andreen, 16, and Alex Diaz, 15, achieved Western Canadian times, qualifying them to compete at the Western Championships next month in Saskatoon.

Lightning swimmers out-touched their competitors to take 26 first place spots: Christopher Basisty in 100 back and 100 free; Liz Aguiar (15) in 200 free and 200 butterfly; David Dimitrov, 21, in 1500 free, 200 free and 200 individual medley; Lauren Fauchon, 16, in 50 back and 100 back; Rohan Jacobs, 25, in 50 back, 50 breast, 50 fly, 50 free, 100 back, 100 fly, 100 free, 100 breast and 200 back; Craig Mathieson, 14, in 200 IM; Christina Russo, 17, in 50 fly and 200 IM; Jennifer Short, 17, in 50 breast and

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LIGHTNING 11-12 girls relay team of Madison Poole, Delaney Douglas, Kyra Rice and Hallie Jenkins.

200 breast; Jamie Sullivan, 16, in 200 back; Lucas Tyler, 13, in 50 fly and 100 fly.

The team captured 20 second place spots: Chenoa Bondar, 15, in 200 free; Danielle Douglas, 16, in 50 back, 100 back and 200 back; Lacey Falkingham, 16, in 200 breast and 100 breast; Christopher Basisty in 50 back, 200 free and 200 back; David Dimitrov in 50 fly, 50 free, 100 fly, 200 back and 100 breast; Lauren Fauchon in 50 fly; Jessica Forbes in 50 free; Craig Mathieson in 50 breast, 50 free and 100 breast; Christina Russo in 200 fly.

Lightning swimmers also took 18 third place finishes: Oliver Diaz , 1in 50 free, 100 back, and 200 back; Florence Pou-

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liot, 10, in 200 breast; Liz Aguiar in 400 free; Scott Andreen in 400 IM; Alex Diaz in 1500 free, 200 free and 100 free; Danielle Douglas in 50 free; Lauren Fauchon in 100 fly; Craig Mathieson in 100 back; Kyra McNulty in 100 back; Christina Russo in 50 back and 200 back; Lucas Tyler in 50 breast, 100 free, and 100 breast.

Nine swimmers achieved 100 personal best times—Sarah Collier, Anika Connor, Jessika Mcdiarmid, Madison Poole, Kaitlyn Adderley, Delaney Douglas, Hallie Jenkins, Florence Pouliot and Kyra Rice.

Two swimmers, Megan Allan, and Kealan Cangiano, swam in their first Regional swim meet.

Other swimmers who clocked personal best times were: Emma Andreen, Kassidie Cornell, Sydney Delwo, Wyatt Fagan, Molly Harding, Kiana McNulty, Andrew Oliver, and Nicholas Oliver.

Five individual club records and one relay club record were broken.

Alex Diaz set new club records in the Boys 1516 category for 800 free and 1500 free. David Dimitrov broke three of his previous records (50 free, 50 fly, 200 back) in the Boys 17 & Over category.

The relay team of Andreen, Dimitrov, Tyler, and Diaz set a new 200 Medley Relay club record in the Boys Open category.

AquaJets from A24 mers earning new provincial standards, qualifying them for AA Championships in Surrey in three weeks, and AAA Championships in Victoria Feb. 28 to March 3. Qualifying for Victoria was Molly Hill in the 100m Fly, this will be her first AAA meet. Swimming in Surrey will be Cayle Cronquist, 11, (200 Back), Megan Elkin, 11, (200 Breast), Sydney Hayes, 12, (100 Back) , Julia Michl, 13, (200 Breast), Kaylin Scuka, 12, (100 Breast) and Jordan- Rae Vance, 1,1 (100 Back).

These six will be joined at AA’s with 16 other teammates, making it the largest team the club has ever sent to this competition at 22.

Showing consistent form all weekend with 100 per cent best times were: Olivia Courtenay,

Cordell Dickie, Connor Elbury, Skye Kinnear, Evan Kohnke, Bobbie-Jo MacMillan, Axana Merckx, Julia Michl, Brandon Mullin, Julien Roberts, Kaylin Scuka, Anna Sorenson, Makena Thomas, Cassidy Tomlin, Kaelyn Willms and Josh Zakala.

“It was a tough weekend for the swimmers,” explained Wilkins. “Most of the team was competing in three swims per session, heats and finals with a relay at night. That is a lot of hard work.”

It is now the final push for the team ending their short course season in the next two months with a serious of major competitions. The Jets will send 22 to AA provincials in Surrey, 11 or more to AAA provincials in Victoria, and five swimmers to Saskatoon for Western Canadian Championships.

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UBCO enters entertainment breach with Theatre 26 Jennifer Smith

on a Friday night, it offers perhaps the best hope for anyone interested in fringe-scene theatre to see the sort of edgy, experimental art the Okanagan valley seems to miss.

“Because we have institutional support, it allows us to pursue endeavours that maybe a for-profit theatre wouldn’t be able to support,” said Laen Hershler, the performer, instructor and director hired to help the student work experience program that runs the theatre get its first season underway.

The theatre itself is busy. Friday nights there is a showcase from 5-7

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Theatre is making its presence known in the Okangan Valley this year with new companies, new spaces and new ideas.

But if there’s one addition to the scene that just might revolutionize the theatre-going experience for adventurous art enthusiasts and armchair entertainment buffs alike, it’s the new Theatre 26 at UBCO. Designed to showcase student work and introduce the student community to artistic entertainment as a viable option for something to do

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There are student shows performed on its stage, both during the semester and as part of the final projects for those completing their degree work.

There are also shows that come into the theatre, drawn to the area largely to provide theatre experiences for the community and student body, but often to work with the students as well.

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Delving into the world of the clown, Tubby and Nottubby, are at once deceived by their illusions and carried by the beauty of their dreams on life’s adventure. They come up on quite a wide scope of what life, fantasy or not, has to offer, meeting a skull, surviving a tempest, falling out and making up and singing to deceive fear and death itself en route to their renaissance.

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LOUIS FORTIER and Sophie Brech will help introduce what Theatre 26 is all about to Okanagan audiences with a performance at the Rotary Centre for the Arts in early February. country, when the show’s 35-show Canadian tour and a tour in Paris are through.

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the Life and Music of Woody Guthrie.

Performed by Thomas Jones, this is a oneman play about the life and times of the American folk-music pioneer.

The theatre organizers are hoping to bring theatre sports up from Vancouver later this spring— likely to be a hit with the students—and will be opening the theatre up for standup comedy and music nights.

“We want to make it an alternative space for theatre and to really turn UBCO into a hub for art in the Interior of British Columbia,” said Hershler.

Tickets for The Tragicomic Destiny of Tubby and Nottubby are $10 to $25, with advanced ticket and student pricing, available through www.selectyourtickets.com. The show runs Thursday, Feb. 7, 8 p.m., in the Rotary Centre for the Arts.

Woody Sed runs this Friday and Saturday, Jan. 25 and 26, 8 p.m., in Theatre 26 at UBCO in the administration building.

Tickets are $20, or $10 for students, available at the door. More information on this show can be found at woodysed.com. jsmith@kelownacapnews.com

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BAT FOR LASHES: THE HAUNTED MAN (EMI)

This is the time of year when there are not a lot of new releases on the market.

There are however, lots of left over albums that didn’t get a listen by me (and a lot of you too, going by the sales charts) during the end of the gifting season where way too many albums get released and consequently ignored.

One is Bat For Lashes which is the stage name for Pakistani/Brit singer songwriter Natasha Khan.

She is quite well known in her adopted U.K. with her album ending up on many honourable mention lists for the best albums of last year.

Her sophomore CD, titled The Haunted Man, only made it to the #64 spot on the North American charts and probably some of those sales were

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Many have interpreted this as a message that Khan’s music is stripped down to more elemental sounds rather than the sometimes florid and over embroidered soundscapes of her debut.

Also many Brits still have a deep love of Kate Bush and Bat For Lashes sometimes sounds a lot like Bush on rustic/nature mother ballads such as Lilies, Winter Fields and Rest Your Heart where Khan references Bush

with “you’ve been running up those hills.”

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2Cellos remains the young Croatian duo of classically trained cellists Luka Sulic and Stjepan Hauser who adapt popular rock songs for their dual cello treatments.

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only as high as the #85 spot.

The duo swung wildly between the sublime re: The Police’s Every Breath You Take to the seemingly ridiculous re: AC/DC’s Highway To Hell that features Steve Via on guitar.

The highlights here include a take of Coldplay’s Clocks that features some superb piano

by Lang Lang while Elton John helps out by singing on Peter Green’s gem Oh Well.

Other guests such as Naya Rivera (Glee), Sky Ferriera, Zucchero and Pink Floyd producer Bob Ezrine did not boost sales.

Interesting concept, however; and a bit of fun to play in the background and watch rock fans’ confused faces with covers from Muse, The Prodigy, Sonny Bono, Magnetic Fields, etc.

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CHRIS RENE: I’M RIGHT HERE (SYCO/EPIC)

Chris Rene earned the third spot on the American version of The X Factor but impresario Simon Cowell signed Rene to his label based on raw talent and even more likely a huge dose of genetics.

Chris Rene is the grandson of famed songwriter and producer Leon Rene who wrote Rockin’ Robin—a big hit for Michael Jackson as well as scores of other songs covered by the likes of Peggy Lee to Louis Armstrong.

Chris R. writes all of his own material and this debut seven-song mini album showed a lot of promise even though it stalled at #55 on the sales charts.

Rene did, however, score a minor hit with the

cathartic Young Homie where he addresses his past substance abuse and successful rehab that carries a lot of credibility.

On the pop, vanilla hip hop ballad Rockin’ With You, Rene blithely sings “I did my dirt but hey who ain’t got no past,” indicating he has his head in the right place for a good career.

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CHER LLOYD: STICKS & STONES (EPIC)

Unlike the three above, Cher Lloyd sold well, reaching the lofty #11 spot on the Canadian charts.

In her native U.K. Lloyd scored three hits off Sticks And Stones but I found this album annoying.

In fact, half way through listening I shut

the disc down so I could listen to the second half with fresh ears just in case my meds were not working. But nope, the second session was no better.

Lloyd scored a sizeable hit with Want U Back with a sung-spoke style that I suppose passes for faux rap while the fizzy pop confection is immediately forgettable.

The rest of the disc is no fun either as Lloyd goads listeners to dislike her (she calls non-fans ‘haterz’) with snotty, punkette passive aggression that is really just a pose as there is no real substance to sell.

My guess is a one-hit wonder on these shores.

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Northern Michigan’s zen-like experience of winter fly fishing Ellen Creager CONTRIBUTOR

EAST JORDAN, Mich.—Anglers know something that tourists don’t. You can fly-fish all year round, even in winter.

Beyond skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, skating and winter zip-lining, the latest tourist attraction in northern Michigan is getting in a float boat and having “A River Runs Through It” experience in the dead of winter.

“People say, ‘What?’ They think the river freezes,” says Ethan Winchester, of Boyne Outfitters. He is head fly-fishing guide at Boyne Mountain, which for the first time is offering winter fly-fishing as an activity for its guests.

“Rivers don’t freeze up like a lake. The trout don’t leave. They become somewhat dormant and slow down, but they’re still in the river.”

This time of year, steelhead and trout are theoretically there for the catching—but they are elusive.

Winter fly-fishing has other challenges. If it’s sunny and in the 30s, conditions are glorious.

Great waterproof waders keep anglers dry. Gourmet lunches and hot coffee keep them warm.

“But a lot of times when you come out here and it’s 10 or 20 degrees, the rods get covered up with ice, and the reels freeze,” says Tom Menas, another guide. “It adds a different element to it.”

Which may be the understatement of the year.

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THE PELLETIER RESTAURANT FISH BOIL is one of the institutions of Door County. Tourists can find a fish boil with whitefish, red potatoes and more at many restaurants on the Peninsula. feel like they weigh 1,000 pounds apiece. But they are stable. It’s the oddest feeling, to walk through water up to one’s knees in the middle of January and not be cold or wet.

You can do winter fly-fishing all across the state. But mostly it’s confined to hard-core anglers “who just need that fix,” Winchester says. For newcomers or people who want the help of a guide, a more structured program is definitely the way to go—and the big ski resorts like Boyne are happy to oblige. Resorts across America are adding other

unusual activities to keep skiers busy and attract new guests . Water parks, spas, zip lines, yoga, ice skating, cross-country skiing—and now winter flyfishing—beckon to winter lovers who used to show up just for the downhill skiing.

And I do recommend winter fly-fishing, as odd as it sounds. The winter river, with its bowing cedars, yellowish and curving, is something to see. Newly fallen trunks and limbs lie this way and that (Winchester and Menas bring a chainsaw in case they encounter an

obstacle). Snow hugs the banks. A midwinter sun looks as chilly as a circle of lemon sorbet in the sky.

Ice clings to bare twigs like glass. You can breathe out here. Deeply.

I do have one weird question for my guides.

Have they ever caught the same fish twice? Yes. If a fish has a scar or special marking, they may recognize it. Also, anglers know these rivers, know where the fish are, at least sort of. Because it’s catch and release, fish often return to the same general area where anglers caught them last time.

“We know their address,” Menas says. Still.

The entire venture to me seems delicate and chancy, the rod so light that it seems it would be torn from your hand should a trout have a notion to eat lunch.

Most new anglers who try fly- fishing can be intimidated, partly because of the 1992 film “A River Runs Through It,” which made the fly rod seem like Brad Pitt’s magic wand.

Even today, guides see some people with “A River Runs Through It” Syndrome, which is a compulsive need to do a fig-

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drift boat, with paddles like a river raft. Winchester guides the boat past low-hanging branches, eddies, swirls, minor rapids, sharp limbs and fallen trees. We dodge hollers and shadows, dark water and open areas.

We fish at holes the anglers know, murky spots called Two Logs, Brown Trout Alley, Lawyer’s Lounge, Sucker Hole.

We fish. We fish. No bites yet.

The day is all crystal ice and melting snow, at times completely silent except for the sharp cracking snap of our drift lines.

A merganser duck honks and flies overhead. The burbling water calls out its winter song. My feet feel warm in their waders with boots, waterproof as a tarp on a roof. I sip hot coffee. I cast my line, again and again. The guides show me how to flick my wrist, cross over, then repeat until it becomes automatic, even beautiful.

Winchester and Menas are ardent fly-fishermen. They have caught plenty of trout in winter.

But not every day. Perhaps not this day.

“The fish keep you humble,” says Winchester, 25. He used to be a fly- fishing guide in remote Alaska. He grew up in Charlevoix and knows this area like the back of his hand. Still, he doesn’t always get lucky.

The Boyne guides prefer to take clients on the Jordan and Sturgeon rivers in winter, adding others in summer.

The Jordan is a favourite. Rarely above 52 degrees even in July, it is clear, fast-moving, and the banks are quiet and forested.

“There are a lot of proverbs about fly-fishing, and one says that each river has its own soul and character,” Winchester says. “This river has just about everything to put you at ease.”

Today, the 3 1/2 mile route takes us six hours.

We stop many times to fish from the boat and wade in the water. We stop longer on a riverbank to eat lunch and fish some more.

Winchester grills steaks, asparagus and new potatoes and heats brownies on a portable grill.

The sun shines. The river shimmers. Menas and I walk slowly downstream through the frigid January water, casting our lines.

You don’t want to fall into the river this time of year.

We are so careful, especially walking back upstream against the tugging icy current. My boots

ure-8 twirling of the line, “like you’re doing a ribbon dance,” scoffs Winchester, flicking his wrist and sending the line straight out into the fast-moving current .

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But it seems a violation of the zen of fly-fishing, contrary to the acceptance of the fish’s wishes on this day not to be caught.

Anyway, I kind of get a kick out of picturing the lazy steelhead huddled along depressions in the winter river. I picture them watching plankton drift by, the steelhead equivalent of watching Here Comes Honey Boo Boo on TLC. They feel a boat passing, hear voices, see that nice juicy bug or

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clump of eggs dangling above, but—nah. They’ll doze on this January day until they feel spring coming for real. Crazy humans, they murmur as the boat passes, then all becomes silent again.

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Snowbikes: Bicycles that ride on skis have been around for decades, but now they have the blessing of some ski resorts, which rent the bikes and offer instruction. The bikes can be taken on the chairlifts to access a variety of terrain; www. snowbike.info Ellen Creager is a reporter with the Detroit Free Press.

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When India-based Tata took over, many wondered what would be the fate of Jaguar and Land Rover.

The answer, as we were shown at the recent global launch of the 2013 Jaguar XF/XJ allwheel-drive sedans and Land Rover LR2 compact SUV in Mont Tremblant, is both brands are doing very well.

The AWD Jags have been featured elsewhere on these pages so let’s look at the littlest Land Rover and what’s new for 2013.

The engine in the LR2 is now a 2.0-litre inline turbo four-cylinder sourced from Ford re-

placing a 3.2-litre Volvo supplied six-cylinder. The new unit produces 240 hp and 250 lb/ft of torque with a six-speed automatic transmission.

Transport Canada fuel consumption rating on the LR2 is 12.0/8.4/10.4L/100 km city/highway/combined.

Top speed is 200 km/h with a 0-100 km/h time of 8.8 seconds. It has a tow rating of up to 1,585 kg (3,500 lb).

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Only a small amount of torque is fed to the rear wheels under normal conditions, such as on a straight paved road, but in low traction or offroad situations, almost all the engine torque can instantaneously be delivered to the rear wheels, if required.

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its Terrain Response system and drive modes can be selected by the driver by a simple rocker switch on the transmission tunnel.

Modes are: General Driving, Grass/Gravel/ Snow, Mud and Ruts and Sand.

To prove the abilities of the LR2, Land Rover mapped out a very, and I mean very, demanding route that looked like it was hacked out of the Quebec bush, as that is where the driving event was held.

When I stopped off for some coffee at a resort I noticed there were wheel tracks entering and exiting a small pond.

Great, I thought, we’ll go through the water and a little mud and be on our way through the lovely Laurentians as the snow started falling creating a picture postcard view.

Wrong!

We entered a forest down a path with mud, ruts and boulders and it went on from there for more than two hours as we lurched up, down and even canted over to the left or right to the point I thought we were going to roll over in a couple of places.

The trick, LR support people said, was to go slow and steady and DON’T STOP. Easier said than done.

I got out at one point to try and take pictures and found the ground beneath my feet was gelatinous mud, much like the trenches of WW1 must have been. I barely was able to open the door and get back in, yet on we went.

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CARGO VOLUME in the 2013 LR2 is prodigious at 756 litres behind the rear seat and 1,668 litres folded. was sky. Urged to inch forward by the staff, we finally tipped over the verge and there directly below was the ground looking like a wall.

This is where the LR2’s Hill Descent Control (HDC) came in to play. Using the anti-lock brake system, it can be programed to let you go down at speeds that can be changed according to which surface is selected.

I’ve done this before, but it still takes literally a great of leap of faith to never touch the brake and gas and let the system ease you down.

Styling is pretty much the same as before but the interior has a host of detail changes, starting with the new centre console with a seven-inch (178 mm) col-

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A way-cool feature is the optional ‘Say What You See’ voice activation system which will prompt the driver visually with the commands he or she needs to speak in order to control functions in the audio, optional satellite navigation, and phone systems.

The prompts are displayed in an easy-to-follow ‘step by step’ format on the screen.

But perhaps the best feature of the interior is the commanding view of the road one gets from the driver’s seat.

Another is the backup camera that lets the driver touch select one of three

reversing modes on the screen. It actually lets the driver see where the ball of a trailer is and guides him/her directly to it.

There are four trim levels with pricing starting at: LR2, $39,990; LR2 SE, $44,590; LR2 HSE, $46,990 and LR2 HSE LUX, $48,190.

In the compact luxury SUV segment there are many choices, all competitively priced and all sumptuously equipped.

But what stands out is the essential ‘Britishness’ of the LR2 with the look and feel of great solidity made even more so by that ‘thunk’ sound of the door as it closes.

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A turbo was soon added, and then dropped for a 3.0-litre V6 engine, and as the SUV genre evolved from enclosed pickup trucks into something more refined, Toyota dropped the removable fibreglass top and gradually made the 4Runner larger, more powerful and more luxurious.

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swapped its 4.7-litre V8 option and standard 3.5-litre V6 for a stronger yet more fuel efficient 4.0-litre six cylinder that now powers all 4Runners.

It delivers 270 hp and 278 lb/ft of torque, up 34 hp and 12 lb/ft over the previous V6 and 10 hp over the available V8, while matching its 5,000 lb. towing capacity.

This is mated to a fivespeed automatic with lock-up torque converter and transmission cooler.

But there’s more to off-road ability than a capable powertrain, and Toyota has equipped this vehicle—more or less depending on model—for the demands of the trail.

Standard on every 4Runner, beginning with the base SR5 (MSRP $37,990), are part-time 4WD, vehicle stability control (VSC), active traction control (A-TRAC), downhill assist control (DAC), hill-start assist control (HAC), automatic disconnecting differential, and protector plates for the gas tank and transfer case.

Suspension is double wishbone up front and four-link in rear (both with stabilizer bar), and you get a whopping 9.6 inches of ground clearance.

But for serious bush bashing, opt for the Trail Edition. This involves a hefty bump of $7,625 and for it you get some useful tech that includes Crawl Control (a kind of ‘cruise control’ for off-roading); multi-terrain select and the Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS).

Crawl Control negates any need for DAC. With Crawl Control, you can dial in one of five speeds from 1.5-5 km/h, which are held regardless of terrain. All you do is steer while the system looks after throttle and braking.

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Multi Terrain Select provides settings that deliver an appropriate level of wheel slip for a particular terrain. On loose surfaces, such as mud or sand, the system allows for more wheelspin, while on bumpy moguls or solid rock, it provides more traction and limits spin.

With the KDSS, both front and rear stabilizer bars are operational while on-road, and can be automatically disconnected in severe off-road situations. This allows for the full reach of the suspen-sion when going through tdeep ruts, and over rocks and logs—when you need maximum tire contact.

8 I’ve driven the Trail Edition and found it on par with some of the best off-road vehicles in its class. My recent tester—the seven-passenger Limited—doesn’t get the above-mentioned goodies, but with its full-time 4WD system, limited-slip centre differential, steel skid plates and other standard technologies, it is no dslouch off the grid.

To be sure, this $49,885 vehicle ($49,085 rfor the five-passenger model) may see little abuse initially, but a Toyota rep once reminded me that off-roading may not be typically done with ya brand-new 4Runner, but that’s often where it ends up a few years out of the lshowroom.

In the meantime, I cfound the Limited very easy to live with in the urban jungle. Like all SUVs, it sits high for a commanding view of the road, and its reasonable turning circle, light steering and strong acceleration made it a pleasurable fdaily driver.

But if you think this hsport utility provides the demure ride and hushed acabin common to many soft roaders, think again.

The 4Runner is a beast, and I say this in praise.

The roar of its V6 ;powertrain, the sound of dits big tires pawing at the asphalt and the mild bel.

low of exhaust all remind you that you’re driving a truck—not the family taxi. And the suspension, although forgiving enough, isn’t as smooth as what you’d expect from its Lexus siblings.

In snow and sloppy weather, the 4Runner is extremely sure-footed, with its three-mode switch set on 4WD HighFree (front/rear power split dependent on weather and traction) or better yet on 4WD High-Locked (power split equally between front and rear axles).

The 4WD-Low setting is for slow speed maneuvers, such as on the trail or when you’re stuck.

Inside, the 4Runner is as well-dressed as any SUV in its class, and despite the abundance of hard plastic, there’s still a nice mix of textures and materials, with soft-touch in the doors and other areas. The instrument panel and centre console include big buttons, large knobs and easy-toread displays—ideal for gloved hands, and for aging boomers.

There’s loads of knee room in the second row, but precious little in the third if you opt for the seven-seater. There are some SUVs, like the Honda Pilot tested recently on these pages, which can seat fullsize adults.

The 4Runner is not one of them.

This $800 option, however, will work for kids who don’t mind scrambling into small spaces.

The 4Runner may not be the ideal ride for those who never venture off the pavement, but for those who do, it blends an abundance of creature comforts with a level of go-anywhere off-road prowess that’s hard to find in its segment.

DOHC 24-valve V6 (270 hp and 278 lb/ft of torque) Cargo: 250 litres behind third row, 1,300 litres behind second row, 2,500 litres behind first row Towing Capacity: 5,000 lbs Fuel Economy: (Regular) 12.7/9.4/11.2L/100 km (city/highway/combined) Price: base SR5 $37,990, upgrade package $44,420, Trail Edition $45,615, Limited $49,085, as tested with third row $49,885 Web: www.toyota.ca

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That EV range usually lasts for only a few kilometers before the battery needs to be recharged by the gasoline-engine. Regenerative braking also re-captures more than 95 per cent of the braking energy that would normally be lost. And, the usual hybrid traits of automatic engine shut-off on deceleration and stopping can make city driving even more economical than highway runs.

With hundreds of patents on what they clearly feel is a superior technology, Ford execs have not exactly been shrinking violets when it came to predicting fuel-efficient supremacy over Toyota’s best efforts. Transport Canada rated the C-MAX Hybrid at 4.0/4.1L/100km (city/hwy).

But, in the U.S., even the EPA’s less-optimistic results of 5.0L/100km have been challenged by Consumer Reports and other testing publications.

It’s one thing to run bench tests in a lab, quite another to put up with urban traffic, changing temperatures and variable road conditions, not to mention quasi-legal highway speeds of between 100-120 km/h. My real world results were less dramatic, coming in at 7.1L/100km (comb).

The powertrain package won’t disappoint when it comes to performance. Although I drove moderately for the most part, the combined powertrain has more than enough oomph for onramps and passing maneuvers.

The C-MAX Hybrid may be a compact but its tall wagon architecture provides upright seating, plenty of headroom and a spacious feel to the cabin.

It provides 705 litres (24.9 cubic feet) of cargo space behind the second row, expanding to 1,538 litres (54.3 cubic feet) with the 60/40 rear seat folded flat.

Up front there is delight in the details of a well-constructed and soDphisticated instrument layout. Some of the technology mentioned earlier includes the newest version of SYNC with MyFord Touch with multiple ways to control phone, navigation, entertainment and climate functions through voice commands,

steering wheel controls, touch screens and buttons.

But I’d still kill for a tuning knob on the radio.

The SmartGauge with EcoGuide system uses a cluster to the left of the single gauge speedo to display fuel economy and a Brake Coach to hint at ways of improving your regenerative braking style. A cluster to the right

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Other available C-MAX Hybrid technologies include push-button start, active park assist, an upgraded AM/ FM/CD/MP3 Sony Audio system, a voice-activated Navigation System, and a kind of funny but innovative hands-free liftgate that opens when your arms are full of groceries and you make a “gentle kicking motion” under the rear bumper.

All these technologies are bundled in a wellfinished package that offers a surprising amount of versatile space and sophistication.

The C-MAX Hybrid handles itself well.

It has a wider turning circle than expected from a Euro-inspired design but the overall ride is pleasingly smooth and tautly controlled.

The C-MAX Hybrid SE starts at $27,199 and includes AdvanceTrac with RSC (Roll Sta-

bility Control) and Curve Control, a 6-way manual driver’s seat and 4-way manual front-passenger seat, dual-zone automatic A/C, tilt/telescopic leather-wrapped steering wheel with cruise, audio and MyFord controls, 110-volt AC outlet, 17-inch aluminum wheels and a whole lot more.

A step up the trim ladder to the C-MAX Hybrid SEL ($30,199) adds more goodies that can be supplemented with standalone options or packages.

And, I didn’t want to confuse the issue, but a plug-in model—the C-MAX Energi ($36,999)—offers extended EV range (32+ km) and even better fuel economy along with all the SEL goodies. We’ll explore that version some other day.

With the 2013 C-MAX Hybrid lineup, Ford has provided consumers with a new alternative in the hybrid market, blending gasoline power, electric power and a wealth of technologies into a package that offers a new kind of power - as

they put it, “the power of choice”.

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Cargo Volume: 705 litres (24.9 cubic feet) behind the second row, 1,538 litres (54.3 cubic feet) behind first row Price: 2013 C-MAX SE $27,199. As tested $29,979 includes among other taxes and charges Equipment Group 203A with power liftgate, reverse sensing, rear park aid, ambient lighting, MyFord Touch, Navigation and Sirius XM package ($2,200), Winter Package with power heated mirrors and heated seats ($350) Website: www.ford. ca

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In Memoriam

In Loving Memory of...

Greg Woods

March 19, 1976 - January 25, 1990 We miss you everyday... that has not changed.

We love you more than on the day you died!

All our Love... Mom, Dad, Tim, Amber, Makenna and Liam

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A silent thought, a secret tear In our hearts We hold you near.

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REGAMBAL, RICHARD DALE (DICK) Passed away January 14, 2013 at the age of 80 years. He was a 23-year veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces, Signal Corps, and spent several years working as a Tugboat Engineer. Richard was an avid bridge player, wine maker and outdoorsman.

He is predeceased by his parents, four brothers and his son Randy.

He is survived by his children BJ, Rick and Ron, four grandchildren, three great grandchildren, siblings Helen and Vernon, nephew Rick (Karon and RJ), nieces and nephews, and dear friend Lorene Harris.

At Richard’s request, there will be no funeral.

A Celebration of Richard’s Life will be held Monday Jan 28 from 3 to 5 at the ANAF Unit 376, 270 Dougall Rd N, Rutland.

“Memories made to last”

Toll Free: 1-800-665-4143 (BC)

PRESSLING, RAYMOND Passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at the age of 79. Survived by his loving wife Margaret of 52 years; two sons: John and Hal of Alberta; eight grandchildren: Brad, Jeff, Stephen, Adrienne, Alix, Sam, Robin and Jolan; six great grandchildren: Jaden, Avery, Cohen, Gryphon, Bryce and Alex. Ray worked for CN for 36 years as a Train Man. He will be sadly missed by all.

A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, January 31st at 1:00 pm at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Cancer Centre for the Southern Interior, 399 Royal Avenue, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 5L3.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.

CHASE, ROGER VICTOR

Love your Wife, Shirley & Family

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Passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at the age of 91. Survived by his daughter Gloria Evans of Edmonton, sons Gordon (Joan) of Kamloops, Daniel of Kelowna, grandson Garrett Evans, sister Florence Terrell of Vancouver, aunt Lena Sawchuk of Churchbridge, SK. Sadly predeceased by his wife Anne and granddaughter Melanie Ann Evans. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at 10:00 am at St. Peter and St. Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 1935 Barlee Road, Kelowna with Very Reverend Archpriest Isadore Woronchak officiating. Interment to follow in Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.

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Passed away suddenly after a short illness on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at the age of 64. Survived by his loving wife Sharon of 43 years; son Doug of Kelowna; daughters: Joanne Dyck (Darren) of Calgary, Laurie Twerdochlib (Patrick) of Kelowna; ten grandchildren: Sadie, Danielle, Christina, Kindra-Lee, Kyler, Kolby, Konnor, Jordan, Josh and Matthew; his mother Margaret; brother Kelly (Sherri); sisters: Beverly Marsh (Don), Sharon Custworth (Collin) and Virginia Laschanko (Tola); numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his father Ronald. A Memorial Gathering/Open House will be held on Saturday, January 26th from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at Springfield Funeral Home Family Centre, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of BC, 11198 84th Avenue, Nordel Mall, PO Box 33060, Delta, BC, V4C 8E6.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com 250-860-7077.

CROSS, ANDY Andy left us peacefully on January 17, 2013 to be with Joan, the love of his life for 63 years. He had recently celebrated his 90th birthday in good health, and he lived his last days with the same grace, humility and humour that guided him throughout his life.

He will be sorely missed and fondly remembered by a large circle of family and friends who regarded him as one of the kindest, most considerate people they had the privilege to know. A celebration of Andy’s life will be held in the spring.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visitingwww.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.

OLESIEJUK, STANLEY EDWARD October 19, 1935 – January 21, 2013

It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the passing of our husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, Stan Olesiejuk, at the Central Okanagan Hospice House, after a long and hard fought battle with cancer. Predeceased by his sister Kashmira in 2011. He will be greatly missed by his beautiful wife of 53 years, Deanna; their children: Steven, Jean (Stewart) and Kathleen (Carrie); grandchildren: Lindsay (Rory), Marlon (Angela), Haley (Evan), Taylor, Kirstin and Tyson; plus four great grandchildren: Kya, Ashtyn, Leah and Cooper. Also survived by nephew Richard Onoferson, great niece Kashmira Onoferson and brother-in-law Larry Flatness. A Celebration of Stan’s life will be held on Saturday, February 2nd at 1:00 pm at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC. Reception to follow the service at East Kelowna Hall, 2704 East Kelowna Road. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. .

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com 250-860-7077.

TAKOFF, GRAHAM JOSEPH 1932 to 2013 Graham passed away peacefully on January 20th, 2013 after his six year struggle with Alzheimer Disease. He is survived by his loving wife Jane (nee Kerry), son Brian (Laurie), daughter Maureen, granddaughter Evelynn, brother in-law and sister in-law Bill and Betty Anne Greenwood, extended family and numerous brothers, sisters, nephews, and nieces in BC, Alberta, and Ontario. He is sadly predeceased by his eldest son Michael. Born and raised in Toronto, Graham joined the Navy at the age of 18, where he met his beautiful wife to be Jane. He then worked for Marconi in Northern Canada on the DEW line, for Household Finance, and eventually became the owner and publisher of the Kelowna Capital News until he retired in 1993. Graham was a respected and well liked businessman, a long-time member of the Kelowna Golf and Country Club, an active member of the Kelowna Club, and an avid skier at Big White. He was a founding sponsor and promoter of the Black Mountain Rodeo, loved playing pool, and he even tried his hand at gold prospecting.

Graham was a fun loving, kind, and generous man who had a positive impact on many people and organizations in the Kelowna area. The best husband, dad, and grandpa in the world has left his family and friends with many happy memories and will be greatly missed. A Celebration of Life will be held on a later date to be announced. In lieu of flowers, please donate in memory of Graham Takoff to the Alzheimer Society of British Columbia, North/Central Okanagan 865 Bernard Avenue, Kelowna BC, V1Y 6P6.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.

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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.

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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

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PATIENTS OF NURSE PRACTITIONERS Do you receive, or have you received, health care from a BC Nurse Practitioner? Researchers from UVic’s School of Nursing want to learn how you feel about care provided by nurse practitioners.

Participation in this study means completing a short survey either by mail or telephone.

Lost & Found FOUND very friendly female orange/brown CAT, in the Quails Gate Winery area in early January. Unable to keep her Please call (250)769-1040 LOST: Important keys on GM car FOB, Dec 20 at 1331 Ellis.

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Children Childcare Available GREEN Gables Daycare in the Mission is a program for children Birth - 5 years. It is an educational, fun, loving environment with qualified staff.

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RUSSAM HOLDINGS HAS OPENINGS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS: Super-B log truck driver Vernon/Kamloops area. Log truck driver - Okanagan /Shuswap area. Highway driver Okanagan to Calgary runs. Commercial Transport Mechanic - Armstrong shop *Possible parttime positions available *Please email a resume and current abstract to Gerry@russamholdings.com or fax to 250-546-0602

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The Kelowna Capital News will be running a SPECIAL TAX PREP GUIDE in full color Feb 22nd, March 14th & April 12th Call Before FEBRUARY 15th to be included in this helpful guide. Call our Friendly Classified Department at 250-763-7114 or email: classified@kelownacapnews.com

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DALBIR DEU FARM Req’s Workers- picking apples, thinning & pruning. Peice work.

March 15 - Oct 31 3635 Reekie Rd. Kelowna $10.25/hr (250)-317-5047

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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Fort McMurray

MOTORCOACH & SITE SERVICE BUS DRIVERS REQUIRED I M M E D I AT E LY

Valid Class 1/Class 2 “Q” Drivers Licence Required Annual Salary Range $58,000 - $78,000 Plus $15,000 per annum Living Allowance

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Dry End Supervisor Armstrong, B.C.

TOLKO INDUSTRIES LTD. is currently seeking a Dry End Supervisor to join our team in Armstrong, BC. Tolko is a forest products company with marketing, resource management and manufacturing operations throughout Western Canada.

A career with Tolko means working in an environment that encourages personal and professional development.

QUALIFICATIONS: Strong leadership skills with a proven commitment to safe work performance.

Good communication skills coupled with and supervisory experience are crucial to the success of this position.

Minimum of five years’ experience in wood products manufacturing A strong working knowledge of manufacturing equipment.

Post-secondary education in wood products manufacturing or a related field would be an asset READY TO APPLY YOURSELF? We are an equal opportunity employer offering excellent pension and flex benefit programs. If you are interested in exploring this opportunity and being part of our community, please visit our website at: www.tolko.com and submit your resume by Jan. 31, 2013 We thank all candidates for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Our City departments service over 797 kilometres of road, 261 kilometres of bike lanes, and over 200 mountain, beaches & city parks. Utilize your energy, versatility and good physical condition to drive truck, operate equipment and perform manual labouring work in our Civic Operations Departments. We are seeking flexible team-players with experience and/or training for multiple positions: Labourers Equipment Operators Utilities Maintenance Persons

Groundspersons Cement Workers

Required Qualifications: Excellent customer service and communication skills Applicants must be physically able to perform the job duties BC Driver’s license Class 5 (Class 3 with Air Ticket would be an asset) Criminal Record Check will be required if selected for interview Level II First Aid Certificate would be an asset

Diploma or certificate in horticulture/arboriculture, along with experience in horticulture, turfgrass management or arboriculture for the Groundspersons.

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WORK, LIVE AND PLAY ON VANCOUVER ISLAND.

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Boparai Orchard req’s, Pruning, thinning & picking. MarchOct. $10.25/hr, 250-862-1025

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Required Immediately: Experienced Class 1 Drivers with at least 3 years verifiable experience for the following positions: Part Time Canada/ US capable; Casual /On Call Boat Truck driver Canada/US; Furniture Delivery Driver throughout BC; Full time Drivers for future scheduled runs.

Please indicate on your resume position applying for.

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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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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.

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)

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These are CUPE bargaining unit positions and offer an hourly wage rate range from $17.44 to $26.71 per hour (based on position and qualifications). In addition, you will receive 14% in lieu of vacations, benefits & statutory holidays.

These positions may lead to permanent employment with the City of Kelowna.

Apply online to the posting(s) that interests you and you are . 2013. qualified for at kelowna.ca/careers by January 29, Applicants not contacted within three weeks of the competition closing date are thanked for their interest. kelowna.ca/careers

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 – the average age of a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in BC is 47 years – 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.

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EXP’D- 2 Horticultural Workers Req’d Roseridge Orchards 3524 Rose Rd. Kelowna. Duties- Transplanting, fertilizing, weeding, harvesting, washing, packaging, & marketing of Vegs. & Fruits. Exp. and/or basic horticultural diploma req’d. $10.25/hr. Min. 40hrs/wk May.1- Dec.1 (250)-860-4651.

FARM Workers req’d, $10.25/hr. 40-50hr/wks, April 1 - Oct. 31. Pruning, tying, picking etc. Contact Tony at Seven Mountain Vineyards at 250769-9088 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 JOE GRAZIANO Orchards in Kelowna, needs orchard workers start May 1st - Nov.1st40 hrs/wk $10.25/hr. Duties include pruning, thinning, cut grass, irrigating, picking & other general duties of orchard work. Apply by fax 250-7120269 or call 250-860-2644 Looking for full time seasonal workers.

Greenco Nurseries Ltd info@greenconurseries.ca 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 req’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

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.

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Now at Landmark 1 Building #210–1726 Dolphin Ave., Kelowna

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

Help Wanted BOUCHERIE Bottle Depot.

FT Cashier required. Apply with Resume to Ken @ 2711 Kyle Rd, West Kelowna.

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.

Funding provided through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Agreement

Northern Lite Mfg. looking for exp. RV Production workers, email: info@northern-lite.com Sheet Metalist required for residential and light commercial. Min 3yrs experience. Call (250)309-2596

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, Canada’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.

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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.

North Okanagan Sawmill is looking to hire general laborers. We offer competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefit package. Please fax resume to 250-838-9637.

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 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

Trades, Technical Class 4 Engineer is required for Colonial Farms. Must be able to work Graveyard shift.

Drop Resume between 8am & 2pm. 3830 Okanagan Street, Armstrong. (250)546-3008 HD Service Technician. Noble Tractor & Equip. is seeking a Journeyman or 4th yr appr.

Service Technician for our Armstrong location. We are a Case IH Agricultural/ Light Ind. dealer. Noble Tractor offers a competitive salary w/ group benefits & retirement pkg.

Submit resume to: peter@nobletractor.com, or Noble Tractor & Equip., 4193 Noble Rd, Armstrong, BC V0E 1B4 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

Temporary/ PT/Seasonal Snow Plow Operator (plow on front of pick-up) Work in Kelowna when snow falls. Could suit semi-retired or person with other P/T or seasonal work.

Apply by phone: 250-979-8714

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Drywall MJ Drywall & Renovations Drywall, taping, texture spray.

Call Mike at 250-826-8033

ASSISTANT TO THE CATERING DIRECTOR Fast paced, successful Catering Company looking for the right individual to assist the Catering Director in all aspects of the department. Position starts mid April and contracted until Oct. 1, 2013 with the potential of renewal. Part time to start with the potential to work into a salary position. Must be very flexible & able to work evenings and weekends, as well as split shifts during the busy season. Must have good computer skills, very organized & professional, serving experience, friendly & outgoing, ability to follow direction & works well on their own. Please forward all resumes to: catering@cabanagrille.com

Financial Services

Fencing ALL KINDS OF FENCES. Cedar, Gates,Custom & Stain.

250-491-4622 www.akf.ca

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

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

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

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

Heat, Air, Refrig.

DANKIN Mechanical Plumbing, Heating, Gasfitting, Lic. Ins. Free Estimates (250)470-2019

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

Household Services 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

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

Misc Services 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 DAN-MEL MOVING SERVICES Local & long distance 250215-0147 or 250-766-1282 FAMILY Movers. Moving?

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

Garage Sales

Financial Services

250-763-7114

Painting & Decorating 100% Prestige Painting, European Craftsmanship, Fine Detail work Ext/Int. 250-864-1041 1ST. In customer service, Cando Painting, prof. reliable crew, 15yrs. in business, Int/Ext. Eddie 250-863-3449 DALE’S PAINTING SERVICE. Painting Kelowna a better place since 1982. 862-9333 I.L. Painting & Decorating.

Nice, clean & quality painting.

In/Out painting. 250-707-1771

Pets

3 Female Purebred West Highland Terriers Puppies The Mom & Dad can be viewed.

Ready to go.

7 weeks old. (250)679-8808 WOLF Hybrid Cubs. Reserve now. Sun Valley Wolf Kennels Kelowna (250)-765-4996 www.sunvalleywolfkennels.com

Merchandise for Sale

Antiques / Vintage

Recollectables is now open!

Collectables, antiques, furniture & quality used goods. 191 Asher Road, 778-753-6169.

We buy select items & estates.

$100 & Under

3 Rooms For $299,

8 drawer pine chest, 4 top drawers, 4 bottom, as new, 64”x20”x38”,$85,250-870-8265 BROTHER sewing machine in cabinet, fully loaded $75.00 OBO. 778-484-5488.

MAYTAG Dishwasher, Excellent Condition, $100. Phone: (778)755-4356 WINE bottles, 16 dark, 22 light, 30 space wine rack $40.00 for all. 250-763-2371

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

PORTABLE Inglis dishwasher, arborite top, almond $125.

778-484-5488.

WWW.PAINTSPECIAL.COM

(1) 250-899-3163

2 Coats Any Colour

$200 & Under

Plumbing

$300 & Under

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

Hotpoint Stove, New Condition, $225. Call:(778)755-4356

Roofing & Skylights GERMAN MASTER ROOFER. Free estimate. Call Steffen, 250-863-8224 RYDER Roofing Ltd. ‘From a hole in your roof to a whole new roof.’ Call: 250-765-3191

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

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

Tiling GREAT TILE & DESIGN Every kind of tile work by European standards. Fair Prices. Talk to Anatolij (250)-863-8484 TILE Setter. Artistic Ceramics.

Custom tile setting. Call (250)870-1009

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay Hay for sale, barn stored, 1st crop, $4.00 bale, 70 lb bales.

250-546-3371 250-309-5910.

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.

Garage Sales

$400 & Under

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

Free Items

Free pickup, of aluminum windows, wire, pipe, air conditioners & batteries. 250-717-0581 FREE P/U- Appliances, Rads, Batteries, Old machinery & vehicles. Harley 778-821-1317

Furniture VINTAGE ESTATE FURNITURE

Clearance prices on high quality solid wood, leather, antiques and collectibles.

Up to 50% off our already low prices. OK Estates Furniture and More.

3292 Highway 97N beside Kelowna Hyundai 250-807-7775 11-5 Tues-Sat. Shop online at okestates.ca

Heavy Duty Machinery

A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53 in stock.

SPECIAL 44’ x 40’ Container Shop w/steel trusses $13,800!

Sets up in one day!

Also Damaged 40’ $1950 Call Toll Free Also JD 544 & 644 wheel loaders JD 892D LC Excavator Ph. 1-866-528-7108 Free Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com Volvo Loader L20B, 2700hrs on it, 2004. 1Ton Sand truck. 2 Polaris snowmobiles (a 700RMK 1997, and a 500 Indi 1997). 250-545-4653 or 3080977 Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc. All insurance in place to work on your property. 250-260-0217

Medical Supplies

Stair lifts, platform stair lifts, vertical platform lifts. Shoprider Scooters & Power chairs, new & used. Kel: 250-7647757, Vernon 250-542-3745.

Toll Free 1-888-542-3745 www.okmobilty.ca

ATTENTION: BOOKKEEPERS, ACCOUNTANTS & TAX PREPARERS

The Kelowna Capital News will be running a SPECIAL TAX PREP GUIDE in full color Feb 22nd, March 14th & April 12th Call Before FEBRUARY 15th to be included in this helpful guide. Call our Friendly Classified Department at 250-763-7114 or email: classified@kelownacapnews.com

at The Kelowna Capital News.

2495 Enterprise Way. GREAT for the kids to draw on, puppy training, and packing for moving.

CLEANER THAN NEWS PRINT! $1 + up.

Talk to the girls in classifieds to purchase yours.

Pets & Livestock

Misc. for Sale HUGE, Inside Moving/Garage Sale at 1841 High Rd. Jan. 22-26, 9-1pm. 250-870-7183

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

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Merchandise for Sale

Merchandise for Sale

Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Real Estate

Misc. for Sale

Misc. for Sale

Misc. Wanted

Apt/Condos for Sale

Houses For Sale

WANTED ---and in Great need of a stove and a sofa. I am very broke. I would be so grateful. Call (778)-478-2537

Seniors corner. $199,000 2bd 2bath Very nice. Walk to mall & beach. MLS Ken Dempsey Remax. 250-717-5000

Musical Instruments

Business for Sale

Heinztman full size upright piano & stool, 1918, good shape.$600. 250-546-3896.

Yamaha digital piano, Clavinova-370. 2yrs old. Dark colour. $3,200 obo. 1(250)558-3565

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

2012 Fisher Snowplow HT Series, 8’ blade, halogen headlamps,hand held control,covered hydlaulic system, mount kit for Ford F-150 1997 to 2004, plug in wiring harness.

Like new condition, works great. $3200. Call Mat Home

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.

250-352-7570 cell 250-509-4003

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.

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.

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

Misc. Wanted I like to buy $100 coins, coin collections & specialty foreign coins. Todd 250-864-3521

Sporting Goods Quality Firearms Buy & Sell.

Weber & Markin Gunsmiths The Best Little Gunshop Around 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575 Tue-Sat 10-6 facebook.com/WeberMarkin SKS’s & SKS Ammo in Stock Norinco Tax-In Specials: M14 308 cal c/w 520 rd ammo $833. AR-15 223 cal c/w 1600 rd ammo $1299. 1911-A1-GC 45 cal c/w 1000 rd ammo $811. Upgraded Grizzly 870 shotguns from $425. Quality Firearms Bought & Sold at The Best Little Gun Shop Around Weber & Markin Gunsmiths, 4-1691 Powick, Kel. 250-762-7575, Tues-Sat, 10-6.

Houses For Sale

RECORDS Wanted, Pandosy Books #138-1889 Springfield Rd. nr. Bulk Foods, 861-4995

Open Houses OPEN HOUSE

MOVE into your Brand New Home & get 6 Whirlpool appliances FREE. 3 bedroom, 2 bath California finished drywall homes.CEMboard siding. #1317 SIERRAS $159,900.00 #606 SIERRAS $169,900.00 #601 SIERRAS $209,900.00 Accent Homes 250-769-6614

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4Yrs New $428,000 No Hst. Vaulted. Hrd/wd. 3bths 4bd garage. RV parking. MLS Ken Dempsey Remax 250-717-5000 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

Mr. Mobile Home Certified Factory Outlet.

Featuring SIERRAS family community, or single and multi-section homes for your property.

250-769-6614 www.accenthomes.ca

Rancher $288,800 Hrd/wd tile Gorgeous Kit. sm fenced yard garage. RV parking. MLS Ken Dempsey Remax 250-717-5000

ZERO Downpayment, Lowest Rates, FREE advice. Linda Renaud, Accredited Mortgage Professional (250)878-6706

Mortgages

Apt/Condo for Rent

1&2BD Pandosy St. Adult building very clean W/d Heat incl’d, NP. NS. Walk to hosp. $795-$945. 250-878-0136

Revenue Property BUY FIXER UPPERS Bargains, Homes That Need Work Low Prices Free List & Report.

2bdrm, 2 bath, top floor condo unit, NS, NP, $1200/mo + DD. Avail Immed., 250-868-1831

www.KelownaFixerUpperHomes .com Royal Lepage Kelowna

classifed@kelownacapnews.com

Mobile Homes & Parks

Sunday 2-4pm

2bdrms, 2baths, FP. 55+ Gordon/Bernard $148,500 250-889-3389

Say “OK Big Three”

to advertise in the Capital News, the Vernon Morningstar and the Penticton Western News! Call 250-763-7114 or email your ad to

Rentals

2bd Senior’s apt. quiet cls to Downtown, 3appls, heat, hotwater, drapes, A/C, secure parkng w/video surv., onsite mgr, safe & secure. NS, NP, no pets, $800, 250-860-6548

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent TERRAVITA Condo in West Kelowna with Views of Shannon Lake Golf Course Available Now for Responsible, Quiet Tenant Gorgeous 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1166 sq. ft. condo features 9 ft. ceilings, fireplace and hardwood flooring. The gourmet kitchen features granite counter tops, pantry and stainless steel appliances. The master bedroom has an ensuite bathroom with heated tile flooring and motion sensing lighting. Includes 7 appliances (with in-suite laundry & deep freeze) and one underground parking stall with storage unit. Gas outlet for BBQ on deck. Near walking trails and parks. A short drive from the West Kelowna shopping district. Only a 5 minute drive from Hwy 97S. Nonsmoking No Pets Long Term Lease Price $1,200 per month Please contact Linda at 250317-5435 to schedule an appointment for viewing.

Sex and the Kitty A single unspayed cat can produce 470,000 offspring in just seven years.

Be responsible don’t litter! www.spca.bc.ca

Sales & Service Directory COUNTERTOPS

LAMINATE TOPS

starting at

NATURAL STONE

starting at

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14.95 LF 59.00 SF

$

On select colors only | Installation available

Visit our showroom at THE AIRPORT BUSINESS PARK Monday - Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm Natural Stone Surfaces Family owned & operated for over 40 years

colonialcountertops.com

FENCING

ALL KINDS OF FENCING 6x8 cedar panels starting at $65.

Gates & custom orders, staining.

250-491-4622 www.akf.ca

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

250-808-7668

STRONGROOTS.CA

REFACE DON’T REPLACE 1/2 the cost of replacing Corian & Granite Designs.

The Green Alternative.

DSE MILLWORK

WITH THIS AD www.okanagancountertopsystem.com

250-859-6241 www.dsemillwork.com

10% OFF

250-470-2235

Cabinet refacing for less

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ABC

Framing & Foundations Quality workmanship at reasonable rates.

Free estimates 250.979.8948

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

PAINTING SERVICE

DALE’S

862-9333 PAINTING KELOWNA A BETTER PLACE SINCE 1982

OVERHEAD DOORS We install, service, & repair all makes of doors & openers.

Broken Springs, Cables, Rollers...

WE DO IT ALL!

250-878-2911 abcohdoors@gmail.com

Senior’s Specials Experience & Quality New Homes & Repaints Ceilings Bondable. Insurance Work Call Terry

FEATURE

ROOFING

TILING

3 rooms for $299

RYDER ROOFING LTD. Free estimates, senior discounts,

Artistic Ceramics

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

www.PAINTSPECIAL.com

1.250.899.3163

Call Mike 250-826-8033

HEATING

HOME REPAIRS

250-765-3191

TAXES INCLUDED FOR LIMITED TIME. Free Estimates. Install, service & repair all makes of: furnaces, fireplaces, boilers, A/C, heat pumps and water tanks.

Plumbing heating, renovations and new construction. Licensed and insured.

250-470-2019

TILE SETTER

Custom tile setting.

Travertine, marble, granite & ceramic.

Decks, kitchen, baths.

Guaranteed work.

• Interior & Exterior Renovations • Carpentry • Painting • Small Repairs • Pressure Washing

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

• Kitchen & Bathroom Upgrades • Yard Maintenance • Fences, Decks • Tile • Graffiti Removal

Call 310-JIMS (5467) www.jimsmowing.ca

250-718-8879

ROOFING

QUALITY WORKMANSHIP

TEAM GERMAN MASTER ROOFER

SERVICE YOU CAN TRUST

ROOFS OF ALL KINDS

EXPERIENCED CRAFTSMEN

• Bath Remodels • Decks • Drywall

• Kitchen Remodels • Painting • Plumbing

• Electrical • Tile Work • To-Do Lists • Much More

MEMBER

Canadian Homebuilders Association

Kelowna • 250-717-5500 kelowna.handymanconnection.com

METAL FABRICATION LTD. Fences • Gates • Railings • Security Bars • Cargo Racks • Rollcages • Boat Railings & more. Tube Bending Specialists www.getbentmetalfab.ca

250-863-4418

TRY THE SALES & SERVICE INTRO PRICE

157.25

SAME DAY SERVICE FULLY INSURED FREE ESTIMATES

RENOVATIONS

WELDING

Call 250-870-1009

$

LAWN AND GARDEN

& Renovation Services

AFFORDABLE PAINTING

250-863-9830 or 250-768-1098

Ceiling and trim extra

Drywall • Taping Texture Spray Ceilings Framing • Insulation Finishing

Larry’s Handyman

www.dalespaintingservice.ca

member of B.B.B. Fully insured, WCB coverage. All types of shingle roofing & torch on roofing systems.

‘From a hole in your roof to a whole new roof.’

MJ Drywall & Renovations

250-862-5970

PAINTING/ DECORATING

“PREMIUM PAINT AND SERVICE”

(2 coats any colour)

Monthly Specials No Hidden Costs Undermount Sinks Custom Flatlay & Postform BBB Accredited Family Owned/Operated

10% Price beat guarantee

GARAGE DOOR SERVICES

3 rooms for $299 (2 coats any colour)

www.PAINTSPECIAL.com 1.250.899.3163

NEW LAMINATE COUNTERTOPS, FLAT LAY FOR $25/SQFT. INSTALLED

FRAMING

PAINTING/DECORATING Ceiling and trim extra

DRYWALL

tax incl.

12 inserts for new clients only please

Please call a classified representative at

250-763-7114

Licensed, Bonded & Insured

Independently Owned and Locally Operated

• • • • •

Free estimate Over 30 years experience WCB and Liability coverage VISA and Mastercard accepted Final roof inspector available

WWW.TEAMGERMAN.COM

250.863.8224

FEATURE

SAME DAY SERVICE FULLY INSURED FREE ESTIMATES BOOK YOUR WINTER CLEAN UPS! Lawn Maintenance, Clean-ups, Pruning/Hedges, Rubbish Removal, Fertilizing, Aeration, Odd Jobs.

Call 310-JIMS (5467) www.jimsmowing.ca

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Rentals

Friday,January January25, 25,2013 2013 Capital Capital News NewsC Friday,

Rentals

Rentals

Apt/Condo for Rent

Homes for Rent

CENTRE of Kelowna. New affordable lux 1&2bd, 5appls, ug prking, NS/NP. 250-763-6600. www.rentcentrepoint.com

3bdrm, 2bath house in Lake Country. Fenced yard, Sauna FP. 5 appl’s, lrg deck with lake view, NS, pets neg. $1400 + utils. Avail Asap 250-212-2603 FREE Rent February 1, 3bd, 1bath, shared lndry, hardwood throughout. Close to schools, bus & across from park. $1300/mo, free 1 month with 1 year lease. 840 Leathead.

778-214-4552, 250-860-8663 Glenrosa, 4000sqft, 7bdrm, 4.5baths. Newly reno’d, new paint & floor. Near Middle School & bus. $2390/mo.

Phone: 250-769-8807 Winfield 3bd 2ba No bsmt., 6appl, a/c, avail Feb.1, NS, NP, ref’s req’d. $1250 + DD & utils. 250-766-3395 Winfield, 3 bdrm, 2 bath house, quiet area, $1295 + util., n/s, n/p, 250-548-3378.

Senior Assisted Living

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 to 1700sqft. of industrial shop with 2-9x8 overhead doors in North end on Gordon Dr.: 250-863-5266

Duplex / 4 Plex 4- 2bd West Kel., units. 2 avail 15th Dec. others avail 1st of Jan. Each reno’d. 5 appls.incl new w/d., prkg, NS. NP. $750$975 +utils. 250-767-6330

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

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.

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 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. $550, (250)769-0661 Room for rent: $475, Mature male only, tv/cbl/utils incl’d. lndry, 250-861-8907, 250-3172546 ROOMS from $450. No drugs, NP, No parties. 778-478-9331, 250-899-5152, 250-300-9839.

RUTLAND Area 1bd $400 all utils incl, int & cab. tv. For female NS, NP, NB, No Drugs, on bus route. 250-862-9749, 250-575-9109.

Senior Assisted Living

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.

GLENWOOD HOMES Supportive living for seniors, SPECIAL RATE, all meals & house keeping, 24hr on site monotoring.

Private room with onsuite. 766 Glenwood Ave. $1200/mo.

Phone: 250-300-3436

Apt/Condo for Rent

Apt/Condo for Rent

BEST DEALS IN KELOWNA!

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

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

Shared Accommodation 1bdrm, newly furn’d, priv. LR, shared kitchen/bath, includes: laundry, cable & utils. Avail. immed, $600/m. 250-860-2194 2bdrms for rent in 5bdrm house comes completely furnished utils, internet, landline, W/D, 2 baths, NP, NP, ND, NS, Apple Bowl area 2 min to bus. Avail. immed. $500 per bdrm per month 250-868-1314 NEWLY Renovated: Student, Disability or Working. Includes utils, cable & wifi. Share suite with 1 person, $600/mo. 5 min. to bus, Phon: 250-860-7146 Single person to share 2bdrm condo.$490+1/2 cable Utils incl’d DD NP (778)478-7278

Suites, Lower 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 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. 250-718-5530 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 HOSPITAL area, 1bd, shower, d/w, fridge, hot plate. 1 person, no pets, NS, NP, $675.

Available now. 250-860-8031

Rentals

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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.

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

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NS, Resp., Adlt, NP. $725 incl.

Ref. 762-0317 msg 6 rings.

Crawford Bright 1bd, Priv ent, patio, prking, FS/DW/WD, utils incl. Avail March 1. NS, NP. DD/Ref’s. $900, 250-764-8960 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

Transportation

Auto Accessories/Parts LYLE’S TOWING. Free Removal of unwanted vehicles.

Pay up to $1000 for good vehicles. Lots of used parts for sale. (250)-765-8537 to advertise in the Capital News, the Vernon Morningstar and the Penticton Western News! Call 250-763-7114 or email your ad to classifed@kelownacapnews.com

SCRAP Car Removal. $100 cash paid for unwanted vehicles. 7 days/week Call Paul Haul (250)808-9593 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

Auto Financing

For Sale By Owner

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(250)-860-2644

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Legal Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS, NOTICE is hereby given that Creditors and others, having claims against the Estate of JUNE M. OLSEN, a.k.a.

JUNE MARGARET OLSEN, a.k.a. JUNE OLSEN, a.k.a.

MARGARET OLSEN, DECEASED, who died on the 30th day of August, 2012, are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the Executor, c/o Porter Ramsay LLP - Attention: Donald L. Wilkinson, Solicitor for the Estate of #200-1465 Ellis Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 2A3, on or before February 25, 2013, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received.

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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.

WAREHOUSEMAN’S Lien Act. Under the terms of the Warehouseman’s Lien Act, Goods and Personal Property of these persons listed below, deposited at Sexsmith Self Storage Ltd., have been seized and will be sold, to recover the cost for unpaid storage rent.

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS T13-013 Apple Bowl Inner Synthetic Track Replacement

FOR SALE BY OWNER SPECIAL

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Sealed proposals clearly marked on the outside of the envelope with the words “T13-013 Apple Bowl Inner Synthetic Track Replacement” will be received at the Office of the City Clerk, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna, BC up until 3pm, Local Time, February 12, 2013. The Request for Proposal (RFP) will not be opened publicly.

The City reserves the right to reject any or all responses, to waive defects in any bid or tender documents and to accept any tender or offer which it may consider to be in the best interest of the City. The lowest or any tender or offer will not necessarily be accepted.

RFP documents may be obtained at no charge from the City of Kelowna website or from the City of Kelowna Purchasing Branch, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna BC V1Y 1J4. kelowna.ca

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Gateway Urban Village

600 Sherwood Road from $319,900 3623 Elliott Rd., West Kelowna from $289,900 OPEN SAT & SUN 1-4PM OPEN NOON-5 PM SAT.-THURS. Darcy Nyrose 250-575-1946 Coldwell Banker 250-448-6306 www.gatewayurbanvillage.com 4

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965 Westpoint Dr Lots starting at $265,000 From $249,000 Home + Lots starting at $1.4 M OPEN WED-SUN 12-4 PM OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 12-4PM 250-764-0626 woodlandhillskelowna.com 250-707-3801 www.sagecreek.com

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Summit at Selkirk starting at $474,900 588 Harrogate Lane OPEN 12-5PM daily except Friday 250-861-8989 www.DilworthHomes.com

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Rykon Homes

1058 Henderson Drive $509,900 + HST Nyrose & Assoc. Jennifer 250-870-8118 Darcy 250-575-1946 www.KelownaRealEstatePros.com

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1651 Lynrick Rd. $295,000 inc net HST 250-718-1368 www.the gatekelowna.com

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100 Mashie Cres, Vernon from $399,000 250-860-STAY www.predatorridge.com 30

SHANNON LAKE/SMITH CREEK

328 Providence Ave. Remax 250-717-5000 Lin Schierling/ Jane Matejka 1 HOME LEFT www.GardenaLiving.com $414,900 + HST

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5235 Buchanan Rd $1,439,000 250-868-2776 - OPEN WEEKENDS 12-4 PM

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Ambrosi Court

1933 Ambrosi Rd..... From $289,900 OPEN WEEK DAYS 2-4PM OPEN WEEKENDS 1-4PM www.ambrosicourt.com 250-470-2143

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3355 Sundance Dr. - $589,000+HST Jaime Briggs 250-860-7500 Coldwell Banker

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Higher interest Important to protect your own belongings rates being forecasted T ▼ TENANT INSURANCE

So, you’ve found your ideal apartment: A two-bedroom basement paradise or a condominium with a view of Okanagan Lake.

Now it’s time to move in right away, right? Sure, start packing, but make sure you also budget for tenant insurance Perhaps you think you don’t need it because you’re only renting and you don’t own any fancy stuff.

But, what if something happened—would you have enough set aside to replace all your belongings and to find temporary housing? I If you said no, Pina Ferraro-Novello, a corporate underwriter with Desjardins General Insurance Group would like you to reconsider.

“Tenant insurance is necessary because it protects your property and also covers you in the event that you accidentally cause damage to the property of others,” said Ferraro-Novello.

“For example, if your bathtub overflowed and

flooded the apartment below destroying your neighbour’s property, tenant insurance would protect you.

“Luckily, it’s a simple and affordable coverage. Also, if you’re a student, your parents’ policy might automatically extend coverage to you at school.”

What’s typically covered by tenant insurance?

This type of insurance protects you from damage, like fire, theft, certain water damage and vandalism.

If your apartment is seriously damaged as a result of an insured loss, tenant insurance would also typically cover your additional living expenses while it’s being repaired.

Tenant insurance also provides liability coverage if someone gets hurt because of your negligence, like slipping and falling on a wet floor in your apartment for example.

How much coverage do you need?

The total cost of tenant’s insurance will de-

CONTRIBUTED

ALL RENTERS should consider the benefits and peace of mind of insuring their personal belongings. pend largely on the value of your contents. Most renters tend to underestimate what it would cost to replace their belongings.

It’s smart to take an inventory, including photos, which only takes a few

minutes and will make things a lot easier if you experience a loss.

Start by walking from room to room and itemize all the contents, including your closets and cupboards.

Typical items to include on your inventory are a computer, printer, tablet, smart phone, flat screen TV, video game system and games, music player and other personal and household items.

▼ OF PRIME INTEREST

Tips for financing the purchase of a lot or acreage There are several options to consider when purchasing property to either build a house on now or to hold until doing something with it down the road.

For one, it is a little known fact that a mortgage can be placed on land that doesn’t have a structure on it.

Here are some other facts to consider: • There are financial institutions that will allow you to purchase a lot or acreage with as little as 25 per cent down.

• It is possible to amortize the purchased of land over 25 years.

•Interest rates will vary, depending on the type and term of the mortgage but generally the rate is higher for a lot than for one with a house on it.

• Terms can be for interest payments only or blended monthly payments, depending on your intentions for future use of the property.

• It may be possible to purchase that prime lot and still own your home, as long as you qualify based on a financial institution’s credit rating guidelines.

• In most cases, the lot/acreage must have services such as

power and sewer or have them readily accessible for hook-up nearby.

• When buying acreage, most financial institutions will base the value of the land on five acres, but there are some that allow the value to be based on 10 acres; again, in most cases the property must have services to the land • Some fees from the lending institution may apply.

• HST will be paid on the purchase value of the land.

• If you own a home and have sufficient equity built up, you can use that equity to qualify for the

25 per cent down payment or full amount of the lot purchase.

But again, we stress that everyone be aware of the opportunity to purchase raw land with a mortgage.

Of Prime Interest is a collaboration of mortgage professionals with Kelowna Home Mortgages: Darwyn Sloat, 250718-4117, dsloat@kelownamortgages.ca; Trish Balaberde, 250470-8324, trishb@kelownamortgages.ca; and Kristin Rosdal, 250-878-3007, kristin@kelownamortgages.ca.

he greatest domestic threat to our economy is that Canadians have taken on too much debt, often cashing in low interest rates to buy a home.

According to Dominion Lending Centre, currently the interest rate on a 5 year term is 2.94 per cent, a tempting low percentage for home buyers as this low rate makes it more accessible for buyers to carry substantial debt.

Bank of Canada GovREAL ESTATE ernor Mark Carney has RUNDOWN been quoted as saying elevated consumer debt levels represent the biggest domestic risk to our financial system.

Why it has been in Ceinwen our favour to keep interest Morgan rates low to maintain the economic recovery, but it’s those low rates that are causing consumers to go out and take on more debt.

“Rates are definitely on the rise,” says Kristine McInnes, with Vernon’s White House Mortgages, predicting that will start to see a gradual trend upward.

The risk of that is the rate increase will shock the housing market and drag down the Canadian economy, says Louis Gagnon, a Queen’s University finance professor.

“If we keep going this way and there’s an interest rate shock, the larger the shock the larger the number of homeowners that will be put in a tight spot and have to sell their homes in a market that has become illiquid because other people are doing the same thing,” he said.

McInnes adds that some of the bigger impacts to the mortgage market, other than rate, are the heavier qualifications being put on borrowers who are self-employed or without traditional income sources, CMHC guidelines and tightening of qualifying guidelines and low appraised values.

“That has a much bigger impact on qualification than rate and we are seeing some very concerning changes in those areas,” McInnes says.

Still, Canada’s banks have been ranked the soundest on the globe by the World Economic Forum in part because they avoided the subprime loans that crippled many U.S. lenders during the financial crisis.

Precautions are being taken and new guidelines will be put in place to prepare for the future possibility of raising rate increases in mortgages and the pressure that will bring on homeowners.

This time, Canada will not be caught with their hand in the cookie jar.

Ceinwen Morgan has worked in the Kelowna real estate industry for the past five years.

Home-sites starting at $143,900. Lake view sites starting at $219,500.

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