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f a picture is worth a thousand words, then Mark Rucker’s vast and varied collection of historical images from the last two centuries must have an infinite number of stories to tell. Over the last three decades, Rucker has compiled and preserved close to 500,000 images on a wide range of subjects, and in many mediums, including original photography, illustrations, posters, cards and prints. In 2005, Rucker and his wife and business partner, Alison Moore, moved from Boulder, Col., to an orchard in Peachland where the two continue to add to, manage and maintain the collection through their company, The Rucker Archive. A renowned collector, photo archivist and baseball historian, Rucker’s first love is baseball. But his archival stockpile extends far beyond the diamond, depicting other topics such as arts and culture, politics, entertainment, the Wild West, carnivals and circuses, advertising and architecture. See story A3.

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Every picture tells a story of history BASEBALL historian, pictorial archivist and antique collector Mark Rucker has collected hundreds of thousands of historical images over the last 30 years. WARREN HENDERSON/CAPITAL NEWS

from A1 Whether the images are of Babe Ruth, Buffalo Bill Cody, Barnum and Bailey, Native America, a sporting event, labels from a fruit crate, or simply ads in a magazine, Rucker has always been intrigued and fascinated by the stories that live within each and every picture. “(Images) give you information about a time that has come before, you have a moment locked down in time,” said Rucker. “Depending on that information, you can create a story long or short. Often it’s a combination of pictures, pictures that interact with one another to produce a full story. Sometimes it takes just one picture to find out exactly what you want. Each picture can teach you something.” The Rucker Archive—originally known as Transcendental Graphics—rents out its images for use in projects such as books and publications, for film and TV, or for public displays. Images from his collection have appeared in the past in Sports Illustrat-

ed, the New York Times and Vanity Fair, as well as in HBO programs and many documentaries. A graduate of State University of New York Albany in 1976, Rucker began his career as a painter. In his early years, he frequented flea markets, auctions and antique shops in search of pictures on which to base his art. By the mid-1980s, his natural appreciation of images and the history connected to them had evolved into serious collecting. “I would go out and

look for pictures to work from for my drawings or paintings, and I realized I had all of this really interesting material coming through my hands on a regular basis,” he said. “I started to take pictures of everything I got, and shortly after that publishers started contacting me about historical baseball I had been collecting. “It opened up a window in history for me, I started to do a lot of research, to know everything I could about it, and I haven’t stopped since.” Rucker’s first major

project was a 1988 pictorial history of Babe Ruth, a joint effort with Lawrence Ritter entitled Babe: A Life in Pictures. Many of his earliest baseball pictures were featured in Baseball, Ken Burns’s critically acclaimed multi-part documentary on the history of the game which first aired on PBS in 1994. So valued was his expertise by Burns, Rucker was brought on as the project’s pictorial archivist. “That whole project was just great,” Rucker

said of Baseball. “They were getting a lot of things historically right that the public had perceived incorrectly about baseball for years. It was nice to be part of that.” Rucker also published the first ever pictorial history of Cuban baseball in 1999—Smoke: The Romance and Lore of Cuban Baseball. Travelling to Cuba to research the book was one of the more fascinating cultural and historical experiences of Rucker’s career. “Cuban baseball passion runs high and little

was known of it,” he said. “The history is interesting and complicated, due both to the high quality of play and the racial boundaries that were broken. Negro league players from the U.S. had played there for decades and were treated much better than they were back home. “Cuba is a wonderful place, baseball’s in their blood. They’ve been playing it since the 1870s, almost as long as North America.” Baseball history always came first for Ruck-

er, but by the late 1990s he had expanded his collecting into many other areas. No image with any historical significance was off limits. “Regardless of the subject, historical images are always interesting to me,” Rucker said. “It’s a passion of mine, it has to be to be in this line of work. There’s nothing like finding a brand new and rare image. “It doesn’t matter what the topic is, if it grabs me I’m going to try and acquire it for the collection.” In Alison Moore’s opinion, the Rucker collection has grown and evolved over the years thanks in large part to her husband’s naturally keen eye and artistic sensibilities. “What sets his work apart is that, as an artist, Mark only connects with the most wonderful and beautiful,” Moore said. “Because of his personality he can spot the wild and strange. Like Ken Burns, he has a visual eye all based on the aesthetic.” See Pictures A6

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A RECENT find of Mark Rucker’s is a label off a fruit crate in Northern California from around 1910. knowledge and passion for collecting served him well. “Every antique dealer is given an opportunity to make the score of a lifetime,” Moore said. “It’s all dependent on their knowledge and knowing immediately what they have in their hands. “What Mark has been able to acquire over the years is really a testament to his expert knowledge. His scholarliness when it comes to history, antiques and collecting really shines through.” One of Rucker’s most recent and enjoyable discoveries was a label issued by an early-20th century fruit packing company in Northern California.

Circa 1910, the Champion Brand Apricot crate label is in nearmint condition and features a picture of a player from the Ontario Base Ball Club of the 1870s. “This one turned up about nine months ago in Long Beach, California, there are likely two or three in the world,…very rare,” Rucker said. “I love it, it’s very exciting to find something new and reach into the story behind it. It’s what keeps the business interesting.” The Rucker Archive is available for viewing at www.theruckerarchive. com. The website also features Rucker’s baseball blog. whenderson@kelownacapnews.com

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tASSISTANT EDITOR n University of B.C. Okanagan students learnn ed first-hand about possible future employment options Thursday during UBCO’s annual career fair. The fair, which included about 30 organizations representing a full spectrum of possible employment opportunities from law enforcement to environmental technologies and from local government to finance, attracted a steady flow of students through the day. “Yes, it’s been busy,” said Christen Wilson, a recruiter with the City of Kelowna’s human resources department. Wilson said the university has provided the city with many summer students in the past, and several have gone on to work full-time for the city. She said students, especially those with engineering backgrounds, often give the city a good look as a potential employer. As a result, she added, she tried to rotate in current city employees from a varying number of departments during the day in order to help answer specific questions from students. One student interested in working for the city was Krisnendu Bas Kushal, an international student from Bangladesh who is studying market-

Alistair Waters fected about 2,020 homes in the area. Lower Mainland to study ASSISTANT EDITOR But while that advisory was lifted, here because she liked the residents in the Glenmore Valley and smaller UBC campus and After nine months, McKinley LandEllison were not so lucky. the lifestyle the Okanagan ing area residents are no longer living Residents in Glenmore, Quail offered. under a water quality advisory. Ridge,Wilden, UBCO, Dry Valley Road The Vancouver Island The Glenmore-Ellison Improvement and Ellison all remain under a separate native said she always District removed the advisory Thursday, water quality advisory. The Glenmore wanted to be a police offi- saying the increased turbidity in Okaadvisiory dates back to 2006. cer and opted for the Van- nagan Lake water had finally lowered to Schlamp said work is being done to couver city force over the a level that appeared consistent and not switch the source for Glenmore’s water RCMP because she liked likely to spike back up again. over from Mill Creek to Okanagan Lake what it had to offer. The turbidity, originally caused by and that will help. As a recruit constable, near-record excessive run-off last spring, But the switch will be gradual beGehl is currently going remained in the water for the rest of the cause of the large amount of water in the through the nine-month year, said Schlamp. He said GEID offiMcKinley Reservoir. It may not be fully training course that in- cials wanted to see it stay down before replaced until 2014. The new pumpvolves hands-on work, as lifting the advisory. ing station0, however, is expected to be well as training at the JusThe McKinley Landing advisory affinished in June. tice Institute in New Westminister. VPD Const. Denise Foster said it’s important The Kelowna Rockets show their support for the Rockets. for her and other VPD recruiting officers to make are calling for the fans to students aware they do create a white-out at ProsConsumer award winner 3 years in a row not have to have a degree pera Place tonight for their GUARANTEED Lowest Prices in criminology to join game against the Portland Winterhawks. the force. “We are lookThe Rockets have ing for educated people but they also have to be a 24-game home winwell-rounded people,” ning streak on the line as Receive coupon discounts they prepare to play backsaid Foster. on new orders! The annual career fair to-back games against the top ranked Portland followed a similar event asked FREE GESsquad. T Fans held Wednesday B atIG the BUFFare IN HOME Egame T inall Kelowna campus of Oka- to come to the ESTIMATES decked out in white to nagan College.

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THE VANCOUVER Police Department was among the participants at the UBCO Career Fair held on Thursday. ing here at UBCO. He said he hopes to find a job in that field after finishing his studies and returning to Bangladesh. He said he would like to work for three of four years here after he gets his degree. Kushal said he came to Kelowna, in part, on the advice of friends who were already studying in Canada and had good things to say about British Columbia and especially the Okanagan. “It’s a wonderful place,” said Kushal. “I think there are good opportunities here.” Over at the Vancouver Police Department booth,

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o J m To the editor: As a member of the Bal-s let Kelowna Society, I wishw to express my outrage at the statement the board of direc-a tors issued in a press releasew late last Friday which leaveso many unanswered questions.o (Ballet Kelowna Board Opts to Fold Dance Company, Feb. 5 Capital News.) It is less than two months since the annual general meeting of the society which I attended, and there was absolutely no mention of the “imminent retirement” of the artistic director David LaHay . Also, I would suggest that the feasibility of the society existing in a “shell form” is not sustainable, given that the word would be out in the cultural world after the failure of the society, that the interior of British Columbia cannot sustain a dance company, though it has done so with distinction

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The stage is set for senate election in B.C. A cannon will roar across the Inner Harbour on the morning of Feb. 12 to mark the opening of the 2013 legislative session. Lieutenant Governor Judith Guichon will inspect the troops and present her inaugural Throne Speech, setting out the B.C. Liberal government’s goals for the coming year. This ritual will kick off a legislative session that is expected to run until March 14, where the official Parliamentary Calendar shows a three-week break for Easter. Debate is unlikely to resume in April, as the election campaign will be in full roar by then. This means there will be a grand total of 19 sitting days to push through

a budget and a raft of legislation. Here’s my unofficial preview. The pre-election budget will be presented Feb. 19 by Finance Minister Michael de Jong. Tom Premier Christy Clark Fletcher has decreed that it must be balanced, and the government has made extra efforts to armour itself against what will likely be the loudest debate ahead. First, de Jong held a pre-budget meeting of the government’s blue-chip forecast council in public. This provided a visual record of what happens every year, when the finance ministry solicits the same sort of independent advice as most competent democracies, and bases its numbers on that.

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Then the finance ministry hired former Bank of Montreal chief economist Tim O’Neill, who will act as an unofficial version of the parliamentary budget officer in Ottawa. Now that we have simultaneous oversight of child welfare and the police, the next step is to extend it to finance bureaucrats. Regardless of party, the government has to produce a three-year set of forecasts to replace the current one. A lot of election energy will go into competing claims about who is better at predicting the future. Another new law to be given high priority is one setting up senate elections, to be run in connection with the May 14 provincial vote. Alberta pioneered this, and Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s recent round of senate appointments included Calgary lawyer Doug Black, who won an Alberta sen-

ate election held last year. There was no one appointed to replace Gerry St. Germain, who bid an emotional adieu as a Conservative senator for B.C. last year. St. Germain was instrumental in uniting the splintered federal Conservatives, but he reached the mandatory retirement age of 75, having been appointed by Brian Mulroney in 1993 after losing his seat as an MP. Why would this senate reform be so urgent for the B.C. Liberals now? Well, turnout for the 2009 election fell to around 50 per cent, a record low for a provincial vote. If that downward trend is reversed this year, it will be in large part because people are still mad enough about the harmonized sales tax

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City layout based on one person, one car To the editor: In response to a line of argument in your pages concerning the fact that people are driving to places where they protest against proposed pipelines: Does this fact invalidate their protest? (Missed Protest–Working; Protesters Return to Dark Age,

Feb. 1 Capital News.) No. It simply points to the fact that we are all in this together. Everyone’s lifestyle in Canada and most of the world is based on fossil fuels. That is the problem. The solution is not to build more pipelines and

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Old Age Pension ‘increase’ an insult to this senior To the editor: We recently received our Old Age Pension for January and the government must feel they are so generous giving us a whole $1.19 per month. They should be ashamed of themselves with all the money wasted on promoting themselves on upcoming elections,

travel, etc. I have worked since 1956 paying taxes to our B.C. government and feel this is an insult—by the time we pay tax on this we end up with nothing. Hope there are many other seniors feeling the same. Jo McComb, West Kelowna

exploit the last of the low grade bitumen at the cost of our environment. Let’s try to find a solution to the problem. This will require changes to how we all live. Blaming people because they use fossil fuel powered vehicles to get to a protest is pointless.

If we had organized our city to take advantage of other forms of transportation then it might be valid. This is not the case. This city is built on the assumption that everyone will have their own vehicle. It doesn’t matter what the vehicle uses for fuel, building vehicles for

everyone is an unsustainable business. Perhaps we can try to imagine other ways of organizing ourselves? Buses? Bicycles? No one is guilty, everyone is responsible. Neil Cadger, Kelowna

Smart meters test Jobs Plan What’s all the fuss about? I find it hard to comprehend why people are resisting the new technology of Hydro’s Smart Meter. I do not recall hearing such a fuss being put up when they installed the new water meters throughout West Kelowna, which I would imagine have exactly the same technology installed into them so they can be read from the street. Most of these are installed directly within the premises and not on the outside like

the smart meter so there is less resistance to all those nasty waves getting directly to you. With all the radio waves that are bombarding us daily now from our TVs, computers, microwaves, Wi-Fi, cell phones and the like, it seems that if it is a real convenience to ourselves personally (a cell phone next to your head), it is just fine but if it is somewhat of an incursion on our life, lets protest. Eventually everyone will have a smart meter as big business, and our gov-

ernment, have too much at stake to back down now and it seems the all mighty dollar always wins out. If there is enough money to be made, this always takes priority over the concerns of the public Let’s look on the bright side. With all the meter people that will be laid off, thus saving the company millions in wages, our hydro bills should go down and we can actually see Premier Christy Clark’s Job Plan in action. John D. Grant, West Kelowna

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To the editor: Turning a vibrant company like Ballet Kelowna into a shell organization seems like a drastic restriction of the purposes of the Kelowna Ballet Society which are, in short: a) to develop Canadian dancers and choreographers b) to provide them with opportunities to display their skills through dance productions c) bring dance productions to the people of Canada d) provide opportunities and means by which Canadian dancers and choreographers can study and work in Canada and there-

by contribute to Canada’s performing arts, and e) promote and encourage ballet as a performing art in Canada for Canadian audiences Can a shell organization do all this? Of course not. Who is going to dance for Canadians, the president of the board? In order to take effect, does such an important restriction of the purpose of the Kelowna Ballet Society not require a special resolution passed by 75 per cent of the members present at a special general meeting of the society and subsequent approval of this new special resolution by the BC Registrar of Societies? I am not a lawyer, and I may be wrong, but

according to my interpretation of the BC Society Act Part 2, Article 20 (b) which deals with change of purposes of societies, this seems to be the proper protocol to follow. It was not. The decision to turn Kelowna Ballet Society into a shell was a unilateral decision by the board. Members of the society were informed only after the fact. Any lawyers out there who could provide a learned opinion? Jiri Strom, Kelowna

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succumb to what must have been very hard times in the early days. Maybe the board

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his recent trip to Tinsel Town. The performance of the governing party and the Opposition will be scrutinized as never before. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press. BCLocalnews.com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Long-time Okanagan fire service mentor and safety advocate Ann Hancock was presented with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal this week by the Minister of Justice and Attorney General Shirley Bond at a fire safety event at the Vernon Fire Hall. Hancock, a resident of Kelowna, has been recognized for her 20 years of fire service leadership. She has served as a volunteer firefighter, mentor and, for the past 14 years, the administrator of the Fire Chiefs’ Association of B.C.

During the Okanagan wildfires of 2003, Hancock was pivotal in identifying key resources throughout the province and played a crucial role in facilitating responses across multiple jurisdictions. Bond and Hancock were joined by Vernon fire chief Keith Green and Victoria fire chief Jeff Lambert representing the Fire Chiefs’ Association of B.C., as well as local officials, to reaffirm the provincewide campaign to have a working smoke alarm in every home in

British Columbia. The campaign is part of the important B.C. initiative to reduce fire-related deaths and injuries. Green and Vernon Fire Rescue Services continue to build on their highly successful 2012 campaign. Last fall, they partnered with the Vernon Silver Star Rotary Club and Johnston Meier Insurance Agencies Group in not only testing smoke alarms of almost 300 mobile home park residences, but also supplying and installing new alarms if

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Diamond Jubilee Medal on Kelowna fire service leader Ann Hancock at a ceremony in Vernon Tuesday as Vernon Mayor Rob Sawatzky (from left), Victoria fire chief Jeff Lambert and Kelowna-Lake Country MLA Norm Letnick look on. Ann Hancock, this campaign would not be the success that it is,” said Bond in presenting the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal to Hancock.

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Exercise to help relieve ‘sympathetic storm’ symptoms I f you walk upright, sitting for the majority of your day and currently have a heartbeat, I have an excellent exercise for you. But first, let’s back up a bit. Anatomy lesson one: Within the confines of our nervous system we have something called the autonomic nervous system which is comprised of two separate systems. One is called the parasympathetic nervous system and the other is called the sympathetic nervous system. These two systems influence your day-to-day metabolism, temperature, heart rate, digestion, immunity and energy to name a few. These systems don’t solely regulate these functions, but to have a lot to do with them. These two systems can be considered a teeter totter. When one is up the other conversely goes down. The parasympathetic nervous system is the system that we stay in for the great majority of our day. It can be considered our cruise control. It monitors and regulates a majority of daily functions. The sympathetic nervous system is the one that is responsible for our ‘fight or flight’ response. It is the one that raises our heart rate, increases blood supply to the heart and lungs, increases muscular contraction and is responsible for the release of hormones that make us stronger, faster and more explosive in short duration. This is our stressed state. I think this system is residual from our cave man days when we were being chased by the saber-tooth tiger. Anatomically, this sympathetic nervous system resides in your spinal cord approximately between your shoulder blades. Have you ever noticed when you’re under a considerable amount of stress and fatigue that area between your shoulder blades is tighter and more irritable than otherwise? It is largely due to the fact that you are stuck in what is called a ‘sympathetic storm.’ In this instance your body is staying in a low boiling state of a form of fight or flight response. I can tell how much stress a patient of mine is under simply by palpitating their midback. In some patients, it feels like

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ercise. Consult with your practitioner prior to beginning any new exercise. We’ve all seen them, those colorful cylindrical pool noodle. Cut one in approximately a threefoot length. Lay it on the ground. Make sure the ground is firm and not soft like a mattress. Lying on your back, make sure the pool noodle is in contact with your shoulder blades. Make sure that the back of your head is resting on the ground. Now, slowly roll the pool noodle about four inches up toward your neck, while keeping the pool noodle in contact with your shoulder blades the entire time. You’ll feel the pressure building up in your mid-back as a result of the pool noodle pushing up against your spine. Rest there quietly for about 30 seconds and

then move the pool noodle up or down another few inches, resting another 30 seconds. I do this every night for approximately five minutes just before going to bed. This will mobilize the thoracic spine vertebrae and allow for the joints to restore their otherwise supple nature. What this does to your nervous system, especially your sympathetic nervous system, is that it turns it down allowing you to enter into your normal parasympathetic state. The most amazing thing about this exercise is that if you do it immediately before going to bed, you’ll sleep like a baby. This should be a very comfortable exercise and should never be painful. You may hear some popping of joints which is entirely acceptable.

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vited to come and explore the culture, diversity, and hope of children in our global community.” Through the simulated villages, said Deschner, participating children realize kids are the same throughout the world— they all want to have fun. “Most importantly this event teaches young children that through their actions and teamwork, they have the power to make the world a better place,” she said. One can visit the simulated slum where lack of resources limit a child’s daily activities. Despite this, children continue past the slum and play soccer with a ball made of newspaper in Kenya, manoeuvre through an

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and has a host of Ted talks and international speaking experiences under his belt. Rhonda Draper, a music teacher, is founder of Month of Love. Draper has inspired her students to give up one thing in their lives for one month to improve the lives of hundreds of others. The first campaign raised $13,000 and led to the creation of the Glenmore Elementary Book Mobile, which delivers books to impoverished schools in and around Kampala, Uganda. The event will also feature the Global Marketplace, open before and after the presentations, where more than 30 local NGOs will be on hand to showcase how local groups are supporting the UN Millennium Development goals in their own unique ways. Global Citizen Kelowna Week is an opportunity for all citizens to celebrate the local actions that make an impact towards a better world. To highlight the actions that many take to inspire change around the world, JCI Okanagan has launched a contest this year to earn free tickets to the Speaker Series event. Share what you are doing to make a difference in the world at the website www.globalcitizenkelowna.org/free-tickets-SS. Fill out the entry form and find more information on the Speaker Series and other GCK events. Tickets for this event at $15 (or 10 for $100) and are available for purchase at 10,000 Villages or online at www.globalcitzenkelowna-speakerseries.eventbrite.ca/.

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NEWS ▼ ACUPUNCTURE

Rotator cuff ailments can be irritating T he rotator cuff is made up of the various muscles and tendons in the shoulder that connect the upper arm bone to the shoulder blade. They also help hold the ball of the upper arm bone firmly in the shoulder socket. The shoulder has the greatest range of motion of any joint in our body. A rotator cuff injury is fairly common and can involve any type of irritation or damage to the rotator cuff muscles or tendons. The most common problems are tendinitis, when one of the rotator cuff tendons becomes inflamed due to overuse or overload (especially common in athletes), bursitis, when the fluid-filled sac (bursa) between the shoulder joint and rotator cuff tendons become irritated and inflamed, and muscle or tendon strain or tear, which can happen with tendonitis that is left untreated, or with stress

NEEDLE NOTES

James Kaufman from overuse. Injuries are most commonly caused by normal wear and tear of daily life, poor posture or slouching, a sudden fall (and using our arms to break the fall), lifting a too-heavy object or lifting improperly, pulling something heavy, or repetitive arm activities, especially those done overhead, that cause stress to the shoulder. Symptoms may include shoulder pain, tenderness and weakness, loss of shoulder range of motion, and a tendency to keep the shoulder inactive. Pain is the most common symptom of rotator cuff injuries, and may be experienced when reaching overhead, behind the

back, lifting, pulling, or sleeping on the affected shoulder. A severe injury, such as a large tear may cause continuous pain and muscle weakness. Treatment for rotator cuff injuries typically involves rest, over-thecounter pain relievers, and gentle stretching. Physiotherapy may be recommended to help heal the injury, improve flexibility of the rotator cuff, and develop shoulder muscle strength. Depending on the severity of the injury, full recovery may take from several weeks to several months. In more severe or chronic cases, treatment may involve corticosteroid injections or surgery. About half of the time, a rotator cuff injury can heal with self-care measures or exercise therapy. Acupuncture can be very helpful in dealing with rotator cuff injuries, and this is good news. Treatments can help to relieve the inflammation,

pain and muscle weakness and stiffness caused by the injury, which can speed recovery and bolster the body’s self-healing mechanisms. This makes acupuncture an excellent option in the treatment of rotator cuff injuries, as it can complement physiotherapy treatment and can reduce the length of recovery time. In addition, acupuncture helps the body to function better, and so can help to strengthen the shoulder and promote its proper functioning. In Chinese medicine, rotator cuff injuries are often due to an obstruction of the flow of qi-energy and blood to the shoulder, causing pain and weakness. Acupuncture can remove these blockages to allow full circulation of qi-energy and blood to the shoulder, allowing it to receive the nourishment it needs for proper functioning. In addition, a per-

son may also have internal imbalances or weaknesses that make him or her particularly prone to a shoulder injury of some sort. By determining the cause of the pain and looking at each person’s individual health, we can not only resolve the pain and weakness that is being experienced, but also strengthen the body so that it is functioning in better health and less prone to a repeat injury or pain problem in the future. James Kaufman is a registered acupuncturist at Okanagan Acupuncture Centre, 1625 Ellis St., in downtown Kelowna. www.okanagan acupuncture.com

Global Citizen Week showcased

The Intercultural Society of the Central Okanagan, in association with Global Citizen Kelowna, invites the community to be global citizens by taking part in the exciting events showcased during Global Citizen Kelowna Week. “Global Citizen Kelowna Week 2013 builds on the successful events of previous years and continues to expand to include even more entertaining, educational, and inspirational events. We welcome our new partners and are especially thankful for the participation of over 300 volunteers needed to host the seven major events,” said Joyce Brinkerhoff, co-president of the Intercultural Society of the Central Okanagan and executive director of Global Citizen Kelowna. This year’s GCK events will kick off with a media launch on Friday, 11 a.m., where local MP Ron Cannan is expected to make a funding announcement. Global Citizen Kelowna Week (GCK Week) is an annual initiative celebrating the role of Kelowna’s citizens in international humanitarian efforts. Through a series of activities organized by a group of volunteers including individuals from local businesses, non-profit groups, civic organizations, representatives from School District 23, and college/university students, Global Citizen Kelowna Week 2013 will feature events to entertain, educate and inspire change.

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Monday, February 11th is BC Family Day

Celebrate! Enjoy lots of fun activities in Kelowna!

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NEWS

Role of naturopathic medicine explained

Naturopathic medicine is a distinct primary health care system that blends modern scientific knowledge with tradi-

tional and natural forms of medicine. The naturopathic philosophy is to stimulate the body to heal and treat the

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underlying cause of disease. In naturopathic medicine symptoms of disease are seen as warning sig-

nals of improper functioning of the body and/or unfavourable lifestyle habits. Treating both acute and chronic conditions, naturopathic treatments are chosen based on the individual patient through analysis of their physiological, structural, psychological, social, mental, environment and lifestyle factors. In addition to diet and lifestyle changes, natural therapies prescribed could also include botanical medicine, clinical nutrition, hydrotherapy, homeopathy, naturopathic manipulation and acupuncture. In regards to training, naturopathic medical students have very similar entrance requirements (bachelor’s degree, required science courses, grade point average minimums) to conventional medical students. In fact, the first two years of naturopathic medical school are comparable to conventional medical school. Naturopathic doctors (NDs) get similar core science training to our conventional medical counterparts, but where we differ is where conventional medical students spend more time in surgical training, specialty fields and in a hospital setting, NDs learn about the naturopathic modalities. In the third and fourth years of naturopathic medical training, advanced courses in various modalities are taken and clinical training is obtained in a family practice, out patient setting, with supervision from licensed doctors (mostly NDs). In Canada, the naturopathic medical profession’s infrastructure includes accredited ed-

HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

Emily Pratt ucational institutions, professional licensing, national standards of practice and participation in many federal health committee initiatives. In British Columbia, NDs are required to pass the North American board exams and the provincial licensing exams before applying for their naturopathic medical license. This regulation ensures that the public’s safety is first and foremost protected, but also to up hold the standards and training of anyone calling themselves an ND or naturopath. Some people assume that naturopathic doctors are against conventional medicine, but this isn’t true. Health care is best provided as a team, and NDs are only one part of the team. The naturopathic medical license covers everything from dietary advice to pharmaceuticals and suturing wounds, but when a condition is beyond the ND scope of training, the patient will be referred to the appropriate physician. What makes a naturopathic doctor different? What most people notice first is the amount of time NDs spend with their patients. Initial visits are usually about an hour and follow up visits are usually up to a half an hour. This time gives NDs the ability to really get to know their patients and treat them as a whole with an individualized treatment plan. Since NDs have one of the widest scopes of any health care practitioners in Canada, there are a variety of NDs regarding treatment styles, modalities used and advanced training. If you are considering naturopathic medicine, or have tried it in the past and would like a different experience, do try to meet with an ND before you start a therapeutic relationship to ensure you are getting the care that best suites you. Emily Pratt is a naturopathic physician in Kelowna 778-478-0548 www.drpratt.ca

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Battle lines drawn between Rockets, Hawks Warren Henderson STAFF REPORTER

Since the two teams last met in Oregon back in late September, there’s been plenty of fuel added to the growing rivalry between Portland Winterhawks and Kelowna Rockets. For starters, the clubs have combined for more than 80 Western Hockey League victories. Portland is the topranked team in the Canadian Hockey League, while the Rockets are close behind at No. 4. In the WHL’s overall standings, the ‘Hawks (43-8-1-1) lead Kelowna (40-11-1-3) by just five points. Portland has lost just eight times in regulation this season, while the Rockets have lost just once in regulation play since Dec. 16. And if that isn’t enough to stir the pot for this weekend’s heavyweight battle, Kelowna is also sitting on a club record 23-game home-ice winning streak. Portland has lost only three road games this season. There are more than a

few reasons that the combatants on both sides have been looking forward to this confrontation, as the clubs face off Friday and Saturday nights at Prospera Place.

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EVERY WEEKEND THIS SEASON HAS BEEN FUN FOR US, BUT AGAINST (’HAWKS), IT’S GOING TO BE ESPECIALLY EXCITING. Carter Rigby, Rockets forward

“Every weekend this season has been fun for us, but against (Winterhawks), it’s going to be especially exciting,” said Rockets forward Carter Rigby. “This one has been on the back burner for a while now, so if we can’t get up for this we can’t get up for anything. It’s the top two teams going headto-head. Our fans are going to be excited, too, so it should be a great atmosphere.”

As much hype as fans and media have been heaping on the two-game set between the WHL’s two best teams, coaches on both sides are being careful not to put too much emphasis on the outcome of one weekend of hockey. “Like any other time, it’s about playing the right way, the process is the most important thing and that’s why we’ve had success this season,” said Rockets head coach Ryan Huska. “The fans are excited about it, and our players are excited too, but (the players) need to know this isn’t the be-all, end-all. There’s a lot of hockey left to play after this.” Winterhawks bench boss Travis Green agrees with Huska’s assessment. “I look at this as an exciting weekend and a really good test for our team,” Green said. “But in the big picture these two games, win or lose, aren’t going to mean MARISSA BAECKER/SHOOTTHEBREEZE.CA much come playoff time.” The Rockets and Win- KELOWNA ROCKETS captain Colton Sissons and the rest of the Rockets will host the Portland Winterhawks for a terhawks are both coming pair of games this weekend, Friday and Saturday nights at Prospera Place. off losses on Wednesday Following their two- terhawks, the Rockets will take on the Silvertips. night. Kelowna dropped while Portland fell 4-3 at game set against the Win- head to Everett Sunday to whenderson@kelownacapnews.com a 5-0 decision in Spokane, home against Calgary.

Third place Warriors meet fourth place Silverbacks Friday The West Kelowna Warriors hit the road for a pair of important B.C. Hockey League inter-divisional games this weekend. The Warriors travel to Salmon Arm to play the Silverbacks on Friday night, before playing in Vernon on Saturday as the BCHL rivals continue to battle for playoff spots in the tight Interior Division.

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The Warriors (20-123-8) enter the weekend sitting in third place in the Interior, just three points ahead of fourth place Salmon Arm (21-19-2-4). The match-up will pit former coaches against each other as Warriors head man Rylan Ferster as well as Silverbacks head coach Scott Robinson, were both previously assistants with the Silver-

backs. On Saturday the Warriors meet the Vipers (1522-1-7) in Vernon. Only the top four teams in the Interior Division will make the playoffs. Entering the weekend, Trail is four points behind Salmon Arm for the final playoff spot while the Vipers sit 10 points out of playoff position.

The Warriors next home game is Tuesday night when they host the Trail Smoke Eaters.

KELOWNA CHIEFS

With a nine-game winning streak underway the Kelowna Chiefs will play three road games this weekend, looking to solidify its hold on first place in the KIJHL Okanagan Division.

NATURAL FACTS

AVOIDING KNEE SURGERY According to Stats Canada in 2006/2007, 38,400 knee replacement operations were performed. Surgery is not a straight forward solution to knee pain. Here are eight problems with knee surgery: 1) Wait times can be many months to many years, and waiting for relief is not a good plan. 2) Operating on the meniscus, a shock absorber inside the knee, speeds up arthritic degeneration of the knee. 3) You can’t stop at just one…knee replacements

The Chiefs play three games in three nights on the road, playing in Creston on Friday night, in Fernie Saturday and finishing in Kimberley on Sunday. Kelowna (32-13-11) holds a two point edge on Princeton for first place in the Okanagan, having moved into first place with its current winning streak.

Kelowna’s next home game is Feb. 16 at Rutland Arena when they host Princeton in what could be a first place showdown.

OKANAGAN ROCKETS

The Okanagan Rockets major midget league team will look to snap out of its longest streak of futility this weekend when the club hits the road for another pair of B.C. Ma-

jor Midget League road games. The Rockets have only one win and one tie in its past six games and are coming off a weekend where they lost both games in Prince George to the Cariboo Cougars. The Kelowna-based team still sits in third place in the BCMML with a 216-5 record.

by Dr. David Wikenheiser

Have you been told that you need to have your knees replaced? Are you reluctant to get surgery but you don’t know what else to do? Being cautious is always a good approach, especially with your health. If you want alternatives to knee surgery, I can help.

usually last for ten years; then you will need another. Each knee replacement takes away another section of your leg bones, and you only have so much. So delaying your first knee replacement helps you to avoid being wheelchair bound in later life. 4) Surgically replacing a knee joint will not solve the pain from all the connective tissue around the joint. You will still have to solve the problem of healing all the ligaments around the knee that were originally injured or stretched in knee surgery.

5) Some surgeons fail to align the leg length in knee surgery. This leads to unequal leg lengths and can contribute to back and neck pain in the future. 6) With all the infections going around our hospitals today avoiding surgery will help you avoid complications from infection. 7) The normal recovery time from knee surgery is many months. Avoiding surgery means avoiding this off time. 8) Anesthetic reactions. The general anesthetic

used in knee replacement surgery has a number of risks associated with it. Avoiding surgery means you will avoid the side effect risks of the general anesthetic used in surgery. I have effective knee pain treatments that will allow you to avoid knee surgery. I offer Prolotherapy and Prolozone treatments which are non surgical medical procedures that stimulate the regeneration of cartilage, ligaments, and other connective tissues in and around a knee.

Dr. Wikenheiser is a licensed Naturopathic Physician. He was born and raised in Kelowna, where he practices family medicine in an open and informative style. He offers a wide variety of medical tests and regenerative treatments. He is also an expert on natural medicine.

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UBCO bags OKM goalie for 2013-14 soccer season George, the 5-foot-10 keeper moved to Kelowna just a year and a half ago and took over as keeper for the OKM Huskies. Currently, Sexton is the keeper for the Thompson Okanagan FC U18 club team and when he joins UBCO and head men’s soccer coach Dante Zanatta in the fall, he will enter the Arts faculty of UBC’s Okanagan campus with a goal of a BA Undergrad in Political Science and hopes of then entering law school. Zanatta thinks his recruit can make an immediate impact and has the tools to succeed at the university level, describing Michael as “a very athletic keeper; he has very good hands and he has decent feet. He has the opportunity of coming into the university and fighting for a position.” With a focus on just school and soccer, coach Zanatta should have no

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OKM KEEPER Michael Sexton has committed to attend UBCO next season and join the men’s soccer team. trouble working with his new keeper and already has plans to do so, noting that he will “get Michael to work on those

[areas where he can develop] over the next period of time and come into the university and earn his spot.”

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Sexton will look to bring more than just hands and feet to the position, and he talked about his role as keeper, and as a communicator. “Being a goaltender part of the job is to be able to talk with

the team,” explained the soon-to-be OKM grad. “From my point of view I can see the entire field. I hope I am able to bring a positive influence from the back line on the soccer pitch, opening up com-

munication from the back of the pitch to the front lines.” Sexton brings a winning tradition along with him, having won two provincial championships during his high school years. “I am a fortunate player, being that I have successfully won two provincial championships,” he said. “One in the 2010 Provincial B championships with my club team from Prince George, and the second with my high school team from Kelowna, OKM Huskies, this provincial championship [with OKM] was the highlight of my soccer career,” added Sexton. Sexton is the second recruit to sign with Dante’s club this off-season; he will join the team with midfielder Alex Lazazzera as first year players on the Heat this fall. Lazazzera is finishing school at Notre Dame, the school OKM defeated 5-0 in the high school championship semi-final.

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A member of the Kelowna Chiefs has been named the KIJHL Okanagan Division player of the month for the first time this season. Jordan Salahor received the honour for the month of January. In just 10 games, the 5-foot-9, 170 pound forward netted nine goals

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The UBC Okanagan Heat men’s soccer team has added a championship keeper for the fall of 2013. Michael Sexton, the netminder of the undefeated provincial champion Okanagan Mission Secondary Huskies, has committed to the UBC Okanagan program. Sexton was a standout in net for his Huskie squad all season long, allowing only two goals in the five tournaments that OKM entered this season. His season was highlighted by his near perfect performance at the B.C. High School Provincial Championships, allowing just one goal against in five games. Sexton even delivered when the final game went into penalty kicks, stopping enough shots to hand the championship to the Huskies, the school’s first provincial banner in any sport in 21 years. Originally from Prince

and picked up 12 assists to continue a torrid season that has him currently tied for first place on the KIJHL scoring leaders list with a total of 73 points. So far this season he’s racked up 27 goals and 46 assists. The Kelowna Chiefs remain in first place in the Okanagan Division and

try to extend their winning streak to 10 straight games on Friday as they hit the road to Creston Valley. The Kelowna Chiefs final home game of the season will be Saturday February 16th as the team hosts the Princeton Posse. For tickets visit: www. kelownachiefs.com.

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SPORTS ▼ HEAT TEAMS

Preview of sports activities this weekend at UBCO It’s another busy weekend for sports teams at UBC Okanagan as volleyball teams will play at home while basketball and rugby teams hit the road to continue their respective seasons. Here’s a weekend preview of things happening on and off campus.

WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL

After wrapping up a post season berth last Friday the UBC Okanagan women’s volleyball team set their eyes on another goal: Hosting a playoff series. The team greatly increased their chances of doing so by winning both games on the road in Winnipeg, leaving the Wesmen with little room for error in their quest for a playoff spot of their own. Last weekend’s pair of

wins pushed the Heat to an impressive 13-7 record in season two of the CIS. The test for the UBCO women this weekend will be against the Brandon Bobcats who will also come into this weekend with the thought of earning a playoff berth as they are 8-12 and just one game behind the Calgary Dinos for the seventh and final spot. The Bobcats have struggled on the road winning just three times away from their home gym and the only team with a winning record they were able to best all season was the 10-10 Manitoba Bisons. To host the best of three Canada West quarter final the Heat will have to climb to fourth in the standings, currently UBC Okanagan is in fifth just

one win behind Mount Royal. The Heat have the tie breaker on the Cougars so to get to the fourth spot two things need to happen; first the Heat need to win at least one more game to match the 14 wins of MRU, and second the Cougars need to lose both games to No. 1 UBC Thunderbirds (19-1). Senior Alex Basso (Kelowna) will be honoured prior to Saturday’s game. The two game series begins Friday night at 6 p.m with the same two foes playing the rematch on Saturday night at 5 p.m at the UBCO campus gymnasium.

leyball team will look to get on track against the No. 8 Brandon Bobcats, who at 11-9 on the season have already clinched a playoff berth. At 2-and-18 the Heat men are relegated to the role of spoiler. On Saturday the Heat will honour three graduating players in their last match: Jeremy Kler (Vernon), Riley McFarland (Surrey), and Brett Uniat (Cochrane, AB).

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Two evenly matched teams will hit the hard

court at Trinity Western this weekend as the 5-13 Trinity Western Spartans will play host to the 5-14 UBC Okanagan and although both squads have been eliminated from the playoffs these teams will play hard looking to finish the season on a winning note. The Heat and the Spartans have defeated the exact same opponents for their five wins: (Mount Royal, Lethbridge, Manitoba, and Brandon). The only discrepancy is that the Heat defeated UNBC and split with MRU while Trinity lost both games to

After failing to pick up a win last weekend in Winnipeg the men’s vol-

Volunteers recognized

VOLUNTEER AWARDS:

Jules Morris— Lacrosse Morris has worn just about every volunteer hat available with the Kelowna Raiders senior lacrosse team: trainer, gate opener, game day organizer, fundraiser, treasurer, general manager and president. During his time with the Raiders the team has won five league championships and two provincial championships. Chris Bayne— Rugby A founding member of the Central Okanagan Rugby Enthusiasts (CORE), Bayne was instrumental in bringing the first-ever Canadian Rugby Championship game to Kelowna in 2011. He has coached hundreds of athletes at Mount Boucherie, Kelowna Christian and Kelowna Secondary schools, helping young men and women alike to appreciate the sport of rugby.

Kendall Gross— Football During his five years volunteering with the Ke-

Dineka and Peter Vandeburgt—Tennis When it comes to volunteering in the Kelowna tennis community, the team of Dineka and Peter Vandeburgt have done it all, helping to deliver sucSee Awards A26

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will look for a second straight win; tipoff is at 8 p.m. The two Pacific Division foes will play the rematch on Saturday at 7 p.m. All games will be played in the Langley Events Centre.

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The 9-9 Trinity Western men’s basketball team will host the 3-16 UBC Okanagan Heat for a pair of games this weekend and will look to clinch the fourth and final playoff berth in the Pacific Division. Friday night the Heat

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Community members filled the Mary Irwin Theatre on Tuesday to recognize the 2013 Community Sport Hero Awards Recipients. The City of Kelowna, PacificSport, and Tourism Kelowna recognized local volunteers and athletes for their outstanding contributions to sport within the community. Here is a look at each recipient:

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Volunteers, athletes acknowledged for contributions to sport Awards from A25 cessful tennis leagues, tournaments and socials in Kelowna. Last year the pair were involved as volunteers for the ITF Kelowna Tennis Futures Tournament in 2012.

being a highly skilled field hockey player to a coach and umpire. She has served as the head umpire for high school games and has been a key part to hosting field hockey festivals and provincial playoffs.

Mike Erdmann— Tae Kwon Do A coach and 5th degree black belt with Kelowna Tae Kwon Do Erdmann has achieved his Level 3 coaching certification through the National Coaching Certification Program, has added first aid training and status as an assistant instructor, coach and performance coach with Tae Kwon Do Canada.

Michael Christian— Badminton As president of the Kelowna Badminton Club for the past eight years Christian has made it his mission to keep the club healthy and the members happy with a hands-on philosophy that makes every member feel welcome helping to create a happy and fun atmosphere for the growing club.

Julie Neville—field hockey For over three decades, Neville has contributed exceptional and sustained service to field hockey in Kelowna from

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and most active in the province and most recently helped the club host the Canadian Masters Swimming Championship, the largest swim meet ever held in Kelowna. Hal Hennenfent— Volleyball As a teacher, athletic director and volleyball coach at Glenrosa Middle School, Hennenfent also puts in time with several other sports groups including the Okanagan Central Schools Athletic Association, Okanagan Valley Sport Athletic Association, Volleyball BC, BC High School Boys Volleyball committee and the Kelowna Volleyball and Okanagan Official’s group.

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KELOWNA track and field star Aaron Stroda (centre)

was among the local athletes and volunteers recognized at this week’s community sports hero awards. record books winning seven of 20 tournaments, four consecutive provincial team titles, two national silver team medals, two PACWEST Player of the Year awards, two PACWEST tournament All-Star awards, and three CCAA tournament AllStar awards. Last season she led her team to a CCAA Championships banner and was nominated for the Sport BC College Athlete of the Year. Madison Arnold— Gymnastics Only a few months into competing in the new sport of acrobatic gymnastics, Arnold and her partner Adele Lefevre qualified to compete for Canada at the World Age Group Championships and placed a respectable 29th in the world. After being diagnosed with a very rare disease called Lemierre’s Syndrome her strength and tenacious spirit brought her to a full recovery and she is gearing up for the competitive season and qualifying for the Worlds 2014 in France. Rostam Turner—

Track and Field Turner competes in the grueling sport of Octathlon which combines eight different track and field events over two days of competition. Last year at the Legion Track Meet in PEI, he won the Canadian National Championships for Octathlon. His score ranked him number one in Canada in 2012 and 4th in Canadian history as a Youth competitor. Eric Neilson—Skeleton Neilson got involved in skeleton racing six years ago after Canada was awarded the 2010 Olympic Winter Games and he has developed into one of the country’s top skeleton athletes. Currently ranked 6th in the world, Neilson had his best result yet this past weekend at the 2013 World Championships where he was fourth overall. David Dimitrov— Swimming Fourteen years of hard work has led Dimitrov to be considered one of the best young prospects in Canadian swimming having achieved the honour of Canada West Swim-

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ming Male Athlete of the Year with six gold medals to his name as a member of the University of Calgary swim team. Now studying at UBC Okanagan in Health and Exercise Sciences, Dimitrov continues to pursue his athletic aspirations as a member of the Liquid Lightning Team and narrowly missed out on qualifying for the London Olympic Games. Connor Howe—Tae Kwon Do As a student of Tae Kwon Do for the past 11 years, Howe, 17, has achieved his third degree black belt and has many accolades to his name including, multiple junior titles, provincial championships, national championships, US and International competition titles. After graduation this June, Connor has his sights set on the Human Kinetics program at UBC and a possible career with the RCMP. Will Dean—Rowing The 6-foot-5, 215 pound Kelowna native, Dean powered his way into the men’s rowing four at the 2012 World Championships in Slovenia, where they finished seventh and qualified for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Rowing the coxless fours Dean and his crew captured third spot in the B final to finish ninth overall. Aaron Stroda— Track and Field In 2012, Stroda catapulted to the top of the Canadian Youth Track and Field rankings in both the discus and shot put. At the Youth National Championships he finished second in both events and will compete in the same age division in 2013. This past year he was selected as the BC Athletics Youth Athlete of the Year and has been awarded Male Athlete of the Year at OKM Secondary for the past three years. Chandler Proch— Volleyball A talented volley-

ball star Proch has overcome a myriad of challenges and has continued to lead her UBCO Women’s Volleyball team both on and off the court. UBCO’s team captain Proch was met with a life altering diagnosis that revealed a spine misalignment last year. Any wrong movement had the potential to cause her vertebrae to slip and sever her spinal cord. With the help of physiotherapy and careful monitoring and a great attitude, Proch was able to complete the team’s record-breaking season recording more wins than any other post-secondary institution in their first year of competition at the CIS level.

Malindi Elmore— Track and Field Born and raised in Kelowna, Elmore has represented Canada at the World Cross Country Championships, World University Games, Commonwealth Games, Pan American Games and Olympic Games winning a host of medals over the years in various championships including 14 times at the Canadian National Track and Field Championships, the most recent being her fourth Canadin Championship won last year.

SPORT HOSTING AWARD:

Central Okanagan Youth Soccer Association With over 5,000 athletes the Central Okanagan Youth Soccer Association went above and beyond in their commitment to community sport in 2012. COYSA submitted a winning bid and successfully hosted the 48-team Youth Girls B Cup Soccer Provincials in July 2012. The four-day tournament at Mission sports fields featured the best teams in the province competing in divisions from under-13 to under-18. In the words of one volunteer, the event was: “quite magical.” In terms of economic impact, Tourism Kelowna classified it at as a “million-dollar event.”

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Country feel to upcoming meeting The Feb. 28 meeting of the Okanagan Business Referral Group networking and fundraising event will have an appeal to local country and western music fans. The guest speaker will be television and radio personality Casey Clarke, a household media name to country music fans. Clarke has hosted a variety of programs on CMT (Country Music Television) since 1997. I In 2009, Clarke was named The CMA International Broadcaster of the Year—an award won by only two Canadian broadcasters—and in September 2012 won a Canadian Country Music Award for Country Program of the Year for a show called Employee Of The Week. Clarke started his own production company in 2008 and currently produces national syndicated radio programs The Casey Clarke Show and The Casey Clarke Country Countdown. Clarke will share his insights at the Feb. 28 meeting about how to make money and to create a brand in country music. He will also address an issue that many business developers and entrepreneurs face—the paralysis of fear when starting a new venture. Net proceeds of this event will be directed to Metro Up Financial Asset & Literacy Foundation, a non-profit organization designed to help low income individuals move forward in life. The meeting will take place at the Hotel Eldorado in Kelowna, starting at 7 p.m.

DONATION…The Okanagan Mission Rotary Club is continuing to support Club 180 at the Central Okanagan Boys and Girls Club. The most recent donation of $1,500 went towards the purchase of sports equipment for the youth at the club. The sports equipment will be used for winter and summer activities to support a healthy lifestyle for youth involved in various programs. In the photo are two members of the Okanagan Mission Rotary Club and two members of the staff associated with Club 180. CONTRIBUTED

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NEWS ▼ MUSIC

Valdy lends his talents to fundraiser for Camp Owaissi O K, dig out your pen and calendar and mark a great big reserved sign on Tuesday, March 5. You will not be sorry. That’s the night Canadian folk icon Valdy will bring his troubadour talent to the wonderful confines of the Creekside Theatre in Lake Country for what promises to truly be a memorable evening of music and fellowship. Valdy (Renaissance, Country Man, Play Me a Rock n’ Roll Song…) has kindly donated his time and skills for the evening of song and storytelling in order to raise funds and awareness about a local

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Charlie Hodge (almost as legendary) location—Camp Owaissi. Originally known as the Okanagan Anglican Church (OAC) Camp on Westside Road, the marvellous campground has been hosting summer retreats for kids for 50 years. Chances are good you either enjoyed a visit to the wonderful spot your-

self, or know someone who has. Camp OAC will forever hold a special spot in my heart. I had the pleasure of spending at least four or five summers as a youngster attending either church or cub camp there. I remember campfires complete with marshmallow roasts and hot chocolate, sing-alongs and endless games played around the giant fire pits. During the sunny summer days, countless hours were spent swimming, canoeing, playing sports, crafts, or taking part in scavenger hunts, hikes, and outdoor ceremonies or lessons.

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During the past half-century, thousands of youngsters from Kelowna, the Okanagan, and locations around the world have had similar memorable memories and hopefully with your support, more marvellous memories will be made. Funds from the concert and silent auction will assist in upgrades to the camp facilities including kitchen and dining hall, summer staffing, and program costs for the many youth programs. Seven camps are held each year—one each week from July through August. Each camp is geared toward a particular age group. In addition, supporters at the March 5 event may contribute to the Camp OAC “bursary fund,” which is used to help send kids to camp who may not otherwise afford to take part. Opening the evening of music for Valdy will be ‘Poppa’ Keith Thom a gifted singer songwriter who also fills the role of Camp Owaissi executive director. Thom is a delightful man with a superb voice and charming stage

presence. I have been asked to serve as master-of-ceremonies for the evening and did not hesitate for a second in case the offer was withdrawn. Not only am I obviously a huge supporter of the wonderful facility, but Valdy has long been a hero and inspiration to me. Tickets are available at the door or in advance. For more informationcall 250-769-3676 or go to www.campoac.com. Doors open at 6 p.m. (check out the many amazing silent auction items) with the concert running until 9 p.m. The event is designed for all ages so bring the family. *** Speaking of wonderful music, I happened down to one of my favourite music venues, The Blue Gator, on Wednesday night and was pleasantly entertained by a new band (at least, new to me and relatively new to each other) in the form of Easy Fix. I can’t say I was surprised by the quality of what I heard because

knowing one of the members of the band left me fully expected the ensemble to be good. Gary Smyth has been tastefully dancing his nimble fingers over guitar frets since, well, forever and his fine craftsmanship is only exceeded by his passion for playing. For the past couple of weeks he’s been attempting to drag my lazy butt out of the house and down to the Gator for a mid-week night of tunes and happily I finally conceded. Smyth (of The Cruzeros and Cowboy Bob fame) has joined forces with some equally impressive musicians and clearly Easy Fix has an easy time making wonderful music together. Of a different blush, however, is that as part of Easy Fix, Smyth plunks away on the bass guitar rather than his normal running of riffs on the lead guitar. Easy Fix also features a talented Eric Hatchey on lead and some vocals, Scott Grant on the drum kit, Dana Barnes performs some tasty tinkling of the ivories on syn-

thesizer and keyboard and also shares lead vocals with the entertaining and charming Lorill Jensen. With an enjoyable blend of Motown, MOR, and straight forward rock and roll, Easy Fix gives audiences plenty of familiar tunes to dance to and sing along with. Do yourself a favour and check them out at the Gator every second Wednesday. Well done boys and girl. *** A bonus to my visit to the Lawrence Avenue live music haven was sharing a cold pint and several memories with former Kelowna resident and talented bass player Jeff Cheek and his wonderful wife and outstanding person Pat. It’s been at least 15 years since I last chatted with Jeff—way, way too long. Music fans will remember him as the competent and witty bass player with the popular rock band Sea Cruise, the precursor to The Cruzeros, and prior to that with the Shuswap area based bluegrass band Kickwillie.

Local accountant earns designation Kelowna resident Karen Christiansen has been awarded with a fellowship by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of British Columbia. The fellowship (FCA) designation is awarded to chartered accountants for contributions to the community and service to the profession. Christiansen is a partner with MNP LLP in Kelowna. She joined Snowsell Jennens & Carter (now MNP LLP) in 1993, and was invited to join the firm’s partnership three years later. From 2004 to 2010, she served as the firm’s

Karen Christiansen regional assurance partner, and continues to provide mentorship and leadership as a key member of the assurance team today. Currently serving as 1st vice-president of the ICABC, she is also a

member of the ICABC’s professional development review, professional conduct enquiry, regional check-up advisory, and executive committees. Deeply involved in her community, Christiansen has provided leadership to organizations including the Central Okanagan Canadian Red Cross, the Society for the Advancement of Excellence in Education, the Rotary Ogopogo Club, and the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce. She was a director with the Central Okanagan United Way, and served as its campaign chair in 2001.

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NEWS ▼ HEALTH

▼ MINING

Digging our way to B.C.’s future Taking up Madonna’s quest for clean air I n B.C., we are fortunate to have an abundant supply of natural resources, and under the BC Jobs Plan, we have established a solid bedrock on which our economy will continue to prosper. For the second year in a row, we can celebrate record levels of investment in our mineral exploration sector. It’s a trend our government began 10 years ago and we are enjoying the benefits today. Our mining and mineral exploration industry is a key component of the BC Jobs Plan, and with a second consecutive record year of investments in 2012, we’re seeing progress. We are more than halfway to our Jobs Plan’s commitment of nine expanded mines and eight new mines by 2015. This will generate an increase of mine-operation revenue, estimated at $1.6 billion per year, once these projects are fully operational. In B.C., the mining in-

By the end of last year, we cut that backlog by 94 per cent, thanks to the more efficient One Project, One Process business model now in use. Now, all required authorizations on a project are processed together, based on the client’s needs. It’s making a measurable difference and is the kind of progress that investors like to see. It is an improvement that benefits the people and communities we consult with. To further support the industry, a new online application system will be provided through FrontCounter BC. This system will replace hard-copy applications with electronic ones for authorizations that relate to natural resources in our province. It will help reduce backlogs, minimize rejections and delays, and allow clients to monitor in real time, the status of their application. Mining has a huge impact on our economy.

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Steve Thomson dustry and related sectors employed 29,000 people in 2011, an increase of nearly 14 per cent. When these new projects are all on line, they’ll create about 2,000 new jobs and will sustain more than 5,000 jobs because of longer mine lifespan. The jobs are well-paying, supporting highly-trained workers and families in more than 50 communities. Under the Jobs Plan, the provincial and federal governments are working to develop a single, effective environmental assessment process while maintaining the highest standards. In 2011, we also committed to reducing the mining permit backlog.

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Strong revenues to the province mean we can deliver a budget that’s balanced and fair, maintain our triple-A credit rating, attract new investment in new projects and technology, create and maintain more well-paying, stable jobs, fund skills training and trade programs to ensure our workforce is competitive, and pay to deliver health care to 4.6-million British Columbians. Here’s a telling excerpt taken from the BC Jobs Plan: “Worldwide demand for coal, metals and industrial minerals has increased dramatically and it’s expected to rise even more with continuing growth of a new middle class in places like China and India. B.C. mining products are essential ingredients to supporting the largest urbanization in human history—taking place in China and India. “There are no better mining companies in the world than those found in B.C. (They) set the global standard for environmental responsibility in mines here and around the world. B.C. is an international mining centre and now we have an opportunity to finance new mining opportunities to supply the mineral demands of Asia Pacific.” Steve Thomson is the Liberal MLA for Kelowna-Mission. www.stevethomsonmla.bc.ca

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Madonna took a firm stand with fans who were smoking near the stage at her Dec. 19, 2012, concert in Santiago, Chile. “If you’re going to smoke cigarettes, I’m not doing a show” she told the group of smokers at her sound-check before the concert. “I’m not kidding. I can’t sing if you smoke… If you love me, don’t smoke.” With that, the pop star left the stage, only returning hours later to start the performance. Blunt words from the Queen of Pop, who was wrapping up her highly successful six-month world tour. After 86 concert dates, Madge might be forgiven for wanting to protect her million-dollar instrument—her voice. Her rant may have perplexed the crowd who were attending the performance at the Estadio Nacional, a huge open-air stadium in Santiago. Madonna has banned smoking at all her concerts, even in outdoor are-

nas and in those countries where smoking is still allowed in indoor public places. Here in Canada, smoking in indoor public places is, thankfully, a thing of the past. Increasingly, communities across the country are strengthening outdoor restrictions as well. Outdoor smoking bylaws are in place in a number of B.C. municipalities such as Vancouver, Kelowna and Duncan, and are under consideration in several others. Why ban smoking in outdoor areas like beaches, playgrounds, trails and parks? In addition to protecting people from harmful exposure to tobacco smoke, outdoor smoking bans lessen the environmental impact of forest fires, toxic litter and risks to wildlife. Equally important, these bylaws are one of the most effective tools in de-normalizing tobacco use in communities. Youth who grow up in smoke-free communities are much less likely to start smoking, and those who do smoke find it eas-

ier to quit. Smoking bans are a major contributor to declines in B.C.’s smoking rate, consistently the lowest in the country, at 18 per cent. Municipalities that have enacted outdoor smoking restrictions have reported few issues. A Waterloo University study on an outdoor bylaw enacted in Woodstock Ontario in 2008 indicated success: smoking was reduced in restricted areas and support for the ban increased, especially among smokers. Smoke free outdoor spaces not only protect Madonna’s priceless pipes; they protect our children and our environment. It appears that the movement for smoke-free outdoor spaces is taking hold. Wouldn’t the Material Girl be proud. To learn more about what you can do to encourage smoke-free public places in your community visit: www.hcsc.gc.ca/hc-ps/pubs/ tobac-tabac/sfpp-fslp/index-eng.php#below. Trish Hill is a tobacco reduction coordinator with Interior Health.

The public is advised that the dates of the closure of the westbound lane of Rose Avenue at the Kelowna General Hospital site from the east parkade to Pandosy Street have been revised to Tuesday, Feb. 12 through Monday, Feb. 25. Vehicle traffic on this section of Rose Avenue will be one way eastbound only on these days. In order to access the KGH parkades from Pandosy Street, visitors to KGH are asked to detour down Royal Avenue

or Christleton Avenue, onto Abbott Street and enter the KGH site from the west end of Rose Avenue. Traffic leaving the site will still be able to exit eastbound from Rose Avenue onto Pandosy Street. This closure is necessary to realign the sanitary lines to service the Interior Heart and Surgical Centre, currently under construction at the corner of Pandosy Street and Rose Avenue. The reason this closure is longer than the previous one when the gas

lines were moved is that the work is more complicated and the sanitary lines are much deeper underground. The builder, PCL Constructors, will have flag people on hand for the duration of the work. Detour signs will clearly indicate the new traffic patterns. There will be no change to the emergency patient drop-off. Patients requiring emergency treatment can be dropped off at the emergency department entrance on Royal Avenue. Non-emergency patients may be dropped off at one of three entrances: • Lab building (Dr. Walter Anderson Building), take the elevator to the third floor and walk across Pandosy Skywalk to access the rest of the KGH site. • Main hospital entrance (Centennial Building). Drop patients off at the main entrance off Pandosy Street. • West side of KGH (Royal Building). Drop patients off at the west entrance from Strathcona Avenue.

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Jason and Pharis Romero live just outside Horsefly on a riverside property where cutting one’s own trail on cross country skis is as natural as hearing banjo music floating through the trees. The pair are folk musicians, but if there’s a bread and butter calling in their simple life, it’s their banjo business. Jason trained as a carpenter and lives and breaths his instrument so much he and his wife, Pharis, star in a documentary on their banjo life. He worked around the clock to develop the business, holding down a nine-tofive job for another luthi-

er and working on his own custom orders at night. Pharis does the detailing on the instruments, carving mother of pearl inlay and spending hours at the table hand-carving scrolls, while Jason sets up the instrument itself. Together they make the kind of team where one feels she’s the left hand and he the right, or the other way around; they’re simply the best compliment one can imagine for one another, in life and musically, both seeming to have walked out of another era. Perhaps this is why their debut album, A Passing Glimpse, released in 2011, put them at the forefront of the Canadian folk music scene, earn-

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JASON AND PHARIS ROMERO at Kelowna Folk House Feb. 17. ing them New/Emerging Artist of the Year at the 2012 Canadian Folk Music Awards. That and

the fact they never seem to take a break from their instruments, spending all of their time on their chosen

vocation. “I write most of the new songs and Jason brings these beautiful old songs to the table because he’s the banjo player,” said Pharis. Neither of them thinks of themselves as the dominant half of the duet and they’re quite aware a duet is unique in the music business. Neither a solo act nor a band, they’re a pair of roving minstrels and seem to like it that way. Pharis once played in another duo, busking in university, and Jason has been known to team up with a fiddle player; but since meeting in 2007, and marrying two months later, they’ve been virtually inseparable.

In an interview Monday, before heading out with their sophomore album Out West Blues, Pharis said she likes to describe the music as a little bit Bluegrass, a little bit country, grounded in the traditional with a contemporary spin. “We’re not looking to make a million bucks a year on music. We do it because we love it,” she added. Admitting they tend toward terms like vintage roots but casting off “organic,” she says it’s taken some time to grow into their sound and get a feel for how they fit together musically. They met at an oldtime fiddle jam and admit, it was love at first sight.

Jason is from California and Pharis grew up in the B.C. Interior. Pharis played with Outlaw Social before meeting Jason and he was a fixture on the Arcata bluegrass and oldtime scene in California, having mastered early finger styles, clawhammer and bluegrass. For anyone who loves old-time, perfect singing and a tight set with foot-stomping rhythm, the Romeros will be a pleasing event. Pharis and Jason Romero play the Kelowna Folk Club house at 1640 Gillard Dr. on Feb. 17. Tickets are $20 available at ABC Hobby on Dilworth Drive or www.kelownafolkclub.ca jsmith@kelownacapnews.com

Connick embraces vintage; while Streisand resurrects classic HARRY CONNICK JR.: SMOKEY MARY (COLUMBIA) New Orleans Mardi Gras starts on Fat Tuesday, Feb. 12 this year, and Harry Connick Jr. has released this so called ‘limited’ (limited to what?) edition album to celebrate the upcoming celebrations and street parades. In fact, Connick and his father, Connick Sr., started their own street parade, Krewe Of Orpheus, 20 years ago and it has grown to be one of, if not the biggest entrant, in the festivities with his float built around a glowing vintage steam locomotive (and hence the album title). Connick Jr. wrote all 11 songs for this album but he has leaned heavily on the rootsy funk syncopations of The Meters (later a few members formed The Neville Bothers) with songs

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Bruce Mitchell like Cuddina Done It and Nola Girl. There is a more pop bent to the seemingly Allan Toussaint-inspired songs such as the opener and title track, while rock guitars guide the energy of Angola (At The Farm) with former Meters bassist George Porter on hand. Meanwhile, Connick captures the sense of the street party with the almost exclusively percussive Mind On The Matter. Smokey Mary isn’t so much retro as it is the timeless New Orleans heritage that informs this disc. Odd however, that there is no hint of Profes-

sor Longhair’s massive piano influence anywhere on this album. Meanwhile, Mardi Gras fans ought to search out the supreme and only Wild Tchoupitoulas album from 1976 that is the best New Orleans gumbo album of all time. B-

BARBRA STREISAND: CLASSICAL BARBRA (SONY) This album is pretty much what the CD title says. That is, an album of classical music where Streisand sings what are referred to as European art songs, classical music and the occasional aria. Nowadays the classical album charts are rife with these sorts of light classical and pop-opera releases from the likes of mega selling stars such as Jackie Evancho, Andrea Bocelli, Josh Groban and

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Hayley Westenra. Last year the top 10 classical albums also included singing groups such as The Tenors, Il Volo not to forget our own Canadian Tenors. But Classical Barbra is a re-issue album of a recording she made in 1973 that wasn’t released until 1976 when so-called crossover classical music was all but unheard of. And I was unaware that Streisand even ventured into such uncharted territory, taking along her huge fan base who had also little experience with classical music. When Classical Barbra came out it sold only to her core fan base but luminaries such as Leonard Bernstein and Glen Gould gave glowing reviews where Gould even said he wanted to be in on the action should Streisand ever record another classical album again (she didn’t).

There is a much more serious and academic musicological bent to Classical Barbra than the light classical performers of today. There is no bending and reinterpreting songs by the likes of The Righteous Brothers or Roy Orbison to approach faux classical fare where Streisand aims strictly for high brow music but as ever with her expressive and impressive vocals. There are extensive liner notes to each song that are sung in a variety of languages including Latin, Italian, Spanish, and German from highly admired composers such as Claude Debussy, Hugo Wolf, Gabriel Faure, Carl Orff and Handel and Schumann. Furthermore, this new re-issue has a couple of added songs not on the original release including piano and vocal demos of Franz Schubert’s An

Sylvia (Who Is Sylvia) and Auf dem Wasser Zu Singen that are the only two tracks that have no orchestral settings. It will be interesting to see how well this album fares now that the musical world has expanded so widely with light classical singing and its audiences. At times though, Classical Barbra sounds as if there is a tad too much reverence and caution taken with the material but, then again, Streisand was in uncharted territory. B-

WOW GOSPEL 2013: (EMI) This gospel anthology comes subtitled: “30 Of The Years Top Gospel Artists And Songs” and marks the 15th year of these highly successful releases that began back in 1998. In fact, this franchise is so popular that every

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successive year is still available and every year has seen the collections turn either gold or platinum in sales. This current two-CD set isn’t the old school tambourine shaking, traditional gospel. In fact, there are no traditional songs or even well known tunes on this collection at all. All 30 songs are originals where the recording artists also act as their own producers and the sound is mostly contemporary R&B and hip hop. The lead off song of encouragement, I Smile by Kirk Franklin, has pure hip hop beats, while the mid-album track, Good & Bad by J. Moss, is a sensuous love song to Jesus that, if you didn’t listen closely, could come off as a more earthly love song between two people.

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Wide range in Wow Mitchell from A31 Also a lot of the songs here seem to run off a template maybe because they are all Atlanta Georgia performers where the usually male lead testifier is backed by a sanguine chorus of women who often repeat the encouragements and lyrics. There are 30 songs here by 30 different acts with the vast majority by black singers that makes for an uplifting listen. There is range here too, from the gentle ballad by Vashawn Mitchell, hell fire testifying by Isreal & New Breed while Kierra Sheard belts out a power ballad with wailing guitars and all. Fans should note that this also comes as a video release. B mooseman19@telus.net

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Entertainment IN THE LOOP Paquette and Rudy and the Angels band. (http:// www.youtube.com/ watch?v=k-eoVdpU5pQ) 7:30 pm April 6. Mis Hermanas Thicker than Water: My Sisters and I with Flamenco Rosario 7:30 pm April 11. Songwriters Exchange & African dance party 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7-9 pm Basement Musicians’ Circle every 2nd & 4th Tuesday. Jazz Jam Thursdays 5-7 pm. Salsa Thursdays 8-10 pm 30 minute lesson followed with a dance. 250-717-5304.

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1375 Water St kelowna.ca/theatre Okanagan Symphony Orchestra presents Peter and the Wolf Feb 16; Spring Breezes March 1; Kaleidoscope April 19; Last Night at the Proms May 18. Fields of Green EP release party 8 pm Feb

21 at Kelowna Community Theatre. Tickets $15 at Milkcrate Records, 1551 Ellis, or www.keynotetickets.com. Wentworth Music students perform British Invasion, Feb 23. www. wentworthmusic.com.

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Canadian College of Performing Arts auditions for stage and screen singers, dancers, actors, March 8 at Canadian School of Ballet, 101-2303 Leckie Rd. See requirements and apply for audition at www.ccpacanda.com or 250-5959970.

Vineyards in Lake Country. For tickets: 250-7665522 or events@exhihilovineyards.com

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Kelowna Art Gallery Appetite for Art 7-10 pm March 23. Bid on art, local beverages paired with chef appetizers. Tickets $120 ($100 members) www.kelownaartgallery. com

MUSIC LESSONS

Okanagan Sings Choral Workshop of Renaissance and modern choral works with Tracy Stuchbery, hosted by the Okanagan Choral Society, $10 lunch included, 9:303:15 Feb 9 at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church on Gordon near Springfield. Afro-Cuban Drumming classes 7-8 pm Tuesdays Jan 8-March 12. 250-763-3951 or www.trevorsalloum.com

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Okanagan Arts Awards March 2 at the Kelowna Community Theatre.

Erin Moure, GG Award winning poet, reads her works at 7 p.m. Feb. 12 at Okanagan Regional Library Kelowna Branch, 1380 Ellis St.

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I Bumped Into in The Dark contemporary art from Okanagan-based artists alongside artists from Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal and Newfoundland, to Feb 8. 10356A Bottom Wood Lake Rd. 250-766-1299 lakecountryartgallery@ shaw.ca. • Nearly Neil, Neil Diamond tribute 7:30 pm Feb 16 at Creekside. • Nano Stern 7:30 pm Feb 22 at Creekside. • Archie Fisher singer/songwriter 7:30 pm March 16 at Creekside Theatre. • Spinney Brothers 7:30 pm April 12 at Creekside Theatre. • Lake Country Museum 11255 Okanagan Centre Road West. 250766-0111 www.lakecountrymuseum.com. • Lake Country Thrift Store open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 9 am-3 pm. • DJ Skate 7:30-9:30 pm every Friday at the Winfield Arena.

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Billy Talent March 16 at Interior Savings Centre. ticketmaster.ca

PRINCE GEORGE

Marianas Trench with Down With Webster, Anami Vice April 14. Jerry Seinfeld May 2 at Prince George CN Centre. ticketmaster.ca Carrie Underwood: The Blown Away Tour Tue, May 21 at Prince George CN Centre. ticketmaster.ca

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Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival Aug 1618, 2013. www.rootsandblues.ca

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Randy ‘Elvis’ Friskie and his Las Vegas Show Band, Gospel Show, 2 & 7 pm Feb 24 Vernon Performing Arts Centre 250-549-SHOW or www.ticketseller.ca.

VANCOUVER

Soundgarden Feb 10 at QE Theatre. Maroon 5 March 9; Rihanna April 1 at Rogers Arena. Email your events to edit@kelownacapnews. com.

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ANGERS, like much of France, is brimming with old castles, monasteries, and stone fences. The Chateau D’Angers, a medieval fortress dating to the 13th century, soars with towers and moats.

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Light mist cloaked the ancient hills in Upper Normandy, and from somewhere within this tapestry of seaside cliffs and pastures of flowers, I expected a fire-breathing dragon or a white-haired wizard muttering ancient incantations would come bounding out of the forest at any moment. Upper Normandy, in the northwest corner of France, is just the place that would summon a dragon or wizard or two with its castles, monas-

teries, moats, and stone fences. But it also summons spirits, the kind you find in a bottle, not those wafting from a vat of eye of newt and toe of frog. If you’ve wined your way across Bordeaux, Burgundy, and Beaujolais sampling the vins yet still want to experience France by the glass, there are plenty of places to go one step further on a sniff-and-swirl journey to taste France’s distilled spirits. With snifter in hand, off went our tour group in a spirited journey across France. After feasting on the most divine scallops at

the chic restaurant Les Terre-Neuvas in Fecamp, a lovely Normandy town edging the English Channel, we visit first Palais Benedictine, where the herbal elixir DOM Benedictine has been produced since the 19th century. There, we learned that Benedictine’s recipe of 27 different herbs like hyssop, juniper, and saffron is so closely guarded that only three people in the world at any given time know it. As much art gallery as storied history, the Palais Benedictine, perhaps the world’s most ornate distillery with its hypnotizing part-Gothic, part-Renaissance architecture, is all stained

glass, venerable spires, and lush gardens. From Fecamp, the bus rumbled to Rouen for an overnight at the Hotel de Bourgtheroulde and dinner at La Couronne, dating to the 14th century and where Julia Child had her first meal in France. She proclaimed the cuisine, flavorful sole meuniere, as “heaven to eat.” Choosing the fish, I had to agree with her, our intrepid travelers toasting the evening with a lovely glass of Benedictine and champagne.

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ambassador Cyrille Gautier-Auriol, pointing to the sky, “the answer is always from God. God decides.” Remy Martin, makers of the signature champagne cognac, was our next stop. Here, you can take part in its Rendez-Vous program, which takes you to the estate, the vineyards, and cellar tastings complete with three meals. “Many, many things will remain exactly the same as a hundred years from now, and just as they were a hundred years ago,” says our guide as he led us through the essentially unchanged process of making cognac. In Jarnac, we visited Courvoisier, the cognac of Napoleon, and were treated to a tour of the Chateau Courvoisier Museum, where the emperor’s great

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Porsche includes almost everything, including Launch Control Panamera from B2 with more like a baritone saxophone in the case of the GTS. There is no leap off the line with traction control, Porsche stability control and a pantheon of other sensors making sure the right amount of power is available for the driver. But, there is also a little something called Launch Control that de-

serves a story all on its own. By knowing what engine/drive/suspension control buttons to push/ hold you can make like a F1 driver with every ounce of engine power sent to the four, all-wheeldrive wheels with the absolute maximum of acceleration for the surface conditions. Wind, sleet, snow, rain or black of night will see nobody get-

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LEONARDI, GIOVANNI “JOHN” June 23, 1940 – February 4, 2013 It is with great sadness that we must say goodbye to an amazing husband, father and grandfather. John passed away February 4, 2013 at the age of 72. Survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Carmen; two children: Steve and Tamara (Ken) Ferguson; grandchildren: Kalina and Nicholas. Also survived by his sister Sara (Bruno) Clinaz. A Prayer Service will be held on Monday, February 11th at 7:00 pm followed by a Funeral Mass on Tuesday, February 12th at 1:00 pm, both at St. Charles Garnier Parish, 3645 Benvoulin Road, Kelowna, BC. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.

KINAKIN, ALLEN Passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at the age of 81. Survived by his loving wife Helen Kinakin; two daughters: Angela Thiel and Tracey Kinakin; three sons: Tom Kinakin (Ramona Getz), Larry Kinakin (Darlene) and James Kinakin (Debby) all of Kelowna; ten grandchildren: Steven, Allie, Isaac, Jenaye, Nik, Easton, Megan, Sam, Brooke, and Josey; one brother Peter Kinakin of Castlegar and one sister Linda Kolodinin (Fred) of Castlegar. Predeceased by his parents Peter and Polly Kinakin; sister Polly Jmaeff and grandson Scottie Kinakin. The family would like to thank the staff at Sutherland Hills Rest Home, Dr. David Whiting and Maggie Getz for the care they provided to Allen. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 9th at 10:00 am at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com 250-860-7077.

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Long-time Kelowna resident, Adele Stewart (Wood), passed away on January 31, 2013. Adele was born in Glasgow, Scotland on March 10, 1911. She is survived by Christina (Bert) Willms of Kelowna, Maureen (John) Bednar of Kamloops, along with numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Predeceased by her husband Allen, daughters Judy and Maeve and son Jim. No service by request, ashes to be interred in Revelstoke, BC in the summer. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Central Okanagan Hospice Association – Hospice House, 2035 Ethel Street, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 2Z6 or “Mwanza Project MW24” (orphanage) c/o Trinity Baptist Church, 1905 Springfield Rd., Kelowna, BC V1Y 7V7. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com 250-860-7077.

COONEY, ALICE PRIMROSE It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we must say goodbye to a wonderful mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Alice left this world to join her husband, Ron of 58 years just one week after his passing. Alice was born on September 13, 1932 in Kelowna, and passed away peacefully on February 3, 2013 at the age of 80 years. She worked for many years at the Fruit Packing Plant while raising her family and babysitting her grandchildren. Alice loved to sew and spent many hours making clothes for her grandchildren and their dolls. Family was the centre of Alice’s world and she showed it every day with her loving and caring way in all the things that she did. She is survived by her five children: Rod, Deb, Mike(Carolyn), Al(Marlys) and Sandy(Gerry); her many grandchildren; Steven(Adele), Tymara(Johnny), Kyla(Marc), Tyler-Lee(Alison), Lindsey (Mike), Ashley(Brandon), Carly(Brendan) and Reggie; as well as her four great grandchildren; Shawn, Austin, Taylor and Karrington. Alice was sadly predeceased by two grandchildren; Shawn Williams and Geordie Sutherland. She will be cremated and a Celebration of Life for both Ron and Alice Cooney will be held Saturday, March 9, 2013 at 2:00 pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 130 McCurdy Road, Kelowna, BC. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 4 - 1551 Sutherland, Ave., Kelowna, BC, V1Y 9M9 www.heartandstroke.bc.ca Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com 250-860-7077.

RUF: JAMES ALFRED STEPHEN (JAMIE) James was suddenly called to be with the Lord and Saviour on Monday, February 4th, 2013 at the age of 50 years. Jamie lived much of his life in Kelowna, was an avid lover of hockey, golfing and fishing as well as activities to computer technology. He is mourned by his loving son Devon Neighbour, father Alf Ruf, sisters Susan Ruf and Jodi Williams as well as many family and friends. A Memorial Service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Friday, February 8th, 2013 at First Lutheran Church, 4092 Lakeshore Road. Family inurnment to take place at a later date at Lakeview Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family wishes to extend their sincere thanks for the very kind services of the First Responders. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mem.com, clicking on stories and typing in James Ruf. Arrangements entrusted with First MemorialFuneral Services, Kelowna. 250-762-2299

NEWSOM, JOHN (JACK) WARREN It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jack Newsom on Saturday, February 2, 2013, at the age of 90. Jack was born on July 30th, 1922 in Summerside, PEI, the youngest of three children and only son, born to Reginald and Beatrice Newsom. The family moved West in 1926, eventually settling in Kelowna a year later. Jack attended school in Kelowna and joined the Army at the age of 19 during World War II, serving for four years. On his return to Kelowna, Jack met Barbara Smith and they married in 1948. Jack operated the family grocery, Newsom’s Store at Five Bridges, as well as a service station next door. After selling the business, he started a new career as an Investment Advisor. Jack and Barb owned a farm for many years in the area of the current Dilworth Shopping Centre, where they were known by locals for growing and selling pumpkins. He was an active member of the Kinsmen Club, he enjoyed curling and later, after retirement, he took up golfing. His great passion was cars and motor homes and he travelled much of Canada and the United States, as well as many foreign countries, making friends wherever he went. At the time of his retirement, Jack was manager of Odlum Brown Ltd. Jack was predeceased by his wife Barbara (1988), his sisters, Jeanne Warman (1996) and Edith Mayall (2011), and his nephew Roy Warman (2010). Jack is survived by his nieces, Pat (Willi) Lange of Kelowna, Leslie Lunggren of Surrey, and two nephews, John (Robyn) Mayall and Jeff (Lynn) Mayall of Calgary, Alberta, and all their families. He is also survived by his good friend, Gerry McKay and her three daughters, Kenna Barter, Barb (Doug) Sawatsky and Marnie (Richard) LeVert and their families, all of Victoria, BC. Special thanks to his great-niece, Lisa (Mark) Planz, of Kelowna, for all the personal and loving care she gave to her Uncle Jack. A Memorial Gathering in Jack’s honour, is being held on Tuesday, February 19th, 2013 at the Benvoulin Heritage Church Hall, 2279 Benvoulin Road, Kelowna, BC, between 1 - 3 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mem.com and searching his name under stories. Arrangements entrusted to First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna, BC (250)762-2299.

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

BANNISTER AUTO GROUP If you are Energetic, Motivated and have the desire to join a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Customer First Familyâ&#x20AC;?, we are inviting you to come grow with us. We are one of Western Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fastest growing automotive companies and always looking for great people to join our team. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re accepting resumes for all departments and all positions: Management, Sales, Service (technicians), Parts, Body Shop and Accounting. Interested in joining our team? Email Darryl Payeur at darryl@bannisters.com . Bannister GM Vernon, Bannister GM Edson, Bannister Honda Vernon, Browns GM Dawson Creek, Champion GM Trail, Huber Bannister Chevrolet Penticton, Salmon Arm GM Salmon Arm and growing.

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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. FULLTIME Caregiver needed & part time as well, ASAP. Phone: (250)859-8165 JENISH HOUSE DESIGN FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT Looking for an experienced draftsperson to join our team in Kelowna. Please forward resume and cover letter to: homeplans@jenish.com Journeyman HD mechanic required for oilfield construction company. Duties will include servicing, maintenance and overhaul of our equipment. The job will be predominately shop work , but with a portion of your time spent in the field. A mechanics truck will be supplied for you. The job is based in Edson, Alberta. Call Lloyd at 780-723-5051. North Enderby Timber is looking to hire for various sawmill positions including Planerman, Forklift Operators, Lumber Graderman and Lumber Pilers. We offer competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefit package. Please fax resume to 250-838-9637. OUR Growing Security Company Is Looking For An Experienced Supervisor To Assume Site Supervisor Duties At A High Profile Shopping Facility. The Right Candidate Will Have A Valid BC Security License And A Background In Similar Type Facilities. Please Direct All Serious Inquiries To The Email Listed (securingkamloops@gmail.com). Further Details Will Be Given To Qualified Candidates. Thank You.

RECEPTIONIST required for an orthodontic office in Vernon. Candidates must have good computer, customer service, communication and financial management skills. Orthodontic/dental office experience required. Please email cover letter and resume to: mkersey@junction.net

Seasonal labourer positions at Coral Beach Farms Ltd. 16351 Carrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 SEEKING energetic carpenterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s helper to apprentice for long term employment. Min. 1 year Exp. Call 250-215 4874 SweetWater Springs requires a self-motivated, BOTTLED WATER DELIVERY DRIVER, for the Kelowna area. Computer skills required. Must be an entreprenurial self-starter, with exemplary customer service skills and will be expected to pass drug and abilities test. Email resumes: hrm@sweetwatersprings.ca

Home Care/Support

MATURE caregiver with certificate required for local Home Care company. Send resume to Box #338 c/o Kelowna Capital News 2495 Enterprise Way Kelowna. BC V1X 7K2

Trades, Technical

Class 4 Engineer is required for Colonial Farms. Must be able to work Graveyard shift. Competitive Wages with Full Benefits. Drop Resume between 8am & 2pm. 3830 Okanagan Street, Armstrong. (250)546-3008 CUSTOM Cabinetry and Millwork shop in Salmon Arm, BC requires a Journeyman Cabinet Maker and Cabinet Finisher. This is a permanent, F/T position, which includes benefits and a 4 day work week (4 x 10hrs) Please send resumeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to shop@mi-tec.com or fax to: 250 832 1534 FULLY qualified LICENSED Trade Technician. MUST have Journeyman Qualification Certificate & BC approved Propane Gas License. Submit resume: Midtown RV, Penticton, BC. email: service@midtownrv.com SHORE MECHANIC â&#x20AC;&#x201C; F/T Heavy Duty Mechanic Certificate or equivalent w/5 yrs exp. www.westcoast tug.ca/shore-mechanic

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Hairstylists

Financial Services

ATTENTION: BOOKKEEPERS, ACCOUNTANTS & TAX PREPARERS

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

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Fencing

Contractors

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Countertops

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Handypersons

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Moving, Landfill & Cleaning Good Rates, Home & Business. Call Ron: 250-801-8940

Heat, Air, Refrig.

Moving & Storage

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# 1 Family Movers Moving & Deliveries.$49/hr+up. Satisfaction Guaranteed 250-317-0323

Home Improvements

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

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250-808-7668

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LAWN AND GARDEN

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Ceiling and trim extra

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

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

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good rates since 2001. LANDFILL since 1985. CLEANING since 1985. Home & Business

Ron: 250-801-8940

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

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• Kitchen Remodels • Painting • Plumbing

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MIND, BODY & SPIRIT

PAINTING/DECORATING 3 rooms for $299 (2 coats any colour)

Drywall • Taping Texture Spray Ceilings Framing • Insulation Finishing

250.979.8948

Larry’s Handyman 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.

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Services

Pets & Livestock

Moving & Storage 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

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

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(1) 250-899-3163

3 Rooms For $299, 2 Coats Any Colour

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

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

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

Rubbish Removal #1 AAA Junk Removal. Anything,Anytime,Anywhere! Construction/Appls. 250-317-0323 ED-SON’S 1 Ton Dump Truck. “Anything you can’t haul, give me a call”!(250)-718-1595

Swimming Pools/ Hot Tubs 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 L & J Floors. Floor for generations. Custom tile setting. Affordable prices. Call Jeremy (250)801-7303 TILE Setter. Artistic Ceramics. Custom tile setting. Call (250)870-1009

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay

Friday,February February8,8,2013 2013 Capital Capital News NewsC Friday,

Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Pets

Furniture

Misc. for Sale

Misc. Wanted

Sporting Goods

Houses For Sale

WOLF Hybrid Cubs. Reserve now. Sun Valley Wolf Kennels Kelowna (250)-765-4996

VINTAGE ESTATE FURNITURE

Local Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Coin Guy: 250-863-3082

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.

BUYING or SELLING? For professional info call Grant Assoc. Broker, Premiere Canadian Properties (250)-8626436, FREE Evaluation

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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.

Auctions CodyAuctions.com is hosting another unpaid Storage Locker Auction on Saturday, Feb. 9 at Kelowna Self Storage, 1606 Findlay Rd. Registration at 10am, Sale starts at 11am. 250-769-9033

$100 & Under 2 aluminum 8’ loading ramps $75 Call (250)717-0581 BLACK Truck Liner $50 Call (250)717-0581 BROTHER sewing machine in cabinet, fully loaded $50.00 OBO. 778-484-5488. MAYTAG DISHWASHER, Excellent Condition, $100. Call : (778)755-4356 Men’s Black Leather jacket Londonfog hardly used like new $100 (250)979-7642 Men’s med. Londonfog rain, dresscoat w/ warm liner, hardly used $30 (250)979-7642 MEN’S sz 8 brown or black Florsheim shoes Like new. $30 (250)979-7642 Norge Fridge Excellent cond side by side Almond color $80 (250)979-7642 PORTABLE Inglis dishwasher, arborite top, almond $100. 778-484-5488.

$300 & Under PARADIGM SUBWOOFER 1/2 PRICE!! $300 CALL(778)755-4356

$500 & Under Ultramatic Adjustable single bed w/foot/shoulder massage $500 (250)979-7642

Free Items FREE: 2 Huskys, 4 years old. Phone: 778-478-1007 FREE Baby stroller in Excellent condition. Call (250)9797642 FREE older style TV. Excellent condition. You pick up. Call (250)979-7642 FREE: One white toilet, like new. Call: (250)764-2445 Free pickup, of aluminum windows, wire, pipe, air conditioners & batteries. 250-717-0581

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 Combi 3000 Bridge Saw; Cuts granite, quartz, tile, landscape blocks & concrete. Like new, $8400. Phone: 250-870-1577 Nissan Forklift, triple lift, side to side, excellent condition, runs like new, $5500. Phone: 250-870-1577 Volvo Loader L20B, 2700hrs on it, 2004. 1Ton Sand truck. 250-545-4653 or 308-0977 WANTED:Will pay cash for construction equipment, backhoes, excavators, dozers, farm tractors w/loaders, skid steers, wheel loaders, screeners, low beds, any condition running or not. 250-260-0217. 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 AQUASSURE Walk-in Tubs & Showers 1048 Richter aquassure.com 250-868-1220 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

Misc. for Sale 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.

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

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? 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

Fruit & Vegetables

Fresh From the Fields

Hauling

“Local Produce at Your Doorstep”

Pets

Heavy Duty Machinery

$200 & Under 14 Dozen Clean Wine Bottles $126 for all, will sell seperately. Call: 250-861-7184 BOW front Aquarium fish, gravel, heater etc 72 gal. 4’w 23”h 14”d $150 (250)862-9223 MOFFIT White, self cleaning RANGE all working well. $170 Call 868-3415

Hay for sale, barn stored, 1st crop, $4.00 bale, 70 lb bales. 250-546-3371 250-309-5910.

3 Female Purebred West Highland Terriers Puppies The Mom & Dad can be viewed. Ready to go. 7 weeks old. (250)679-8808 SIBERIAN Husky puppies (2) ready to go, $700. 778-4781007.

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

PURCHASING old Canadian & American coin collections & accumulations. 250-548-3670 RECORDS Wanted, Pandosy Books #138-1889 Springfield Rd. nr. Bulk Foods, 861-4995 WANTED Dodge Dually 3500 4x4, 12 valve. diesel 89-1998 models. Bob (403)703-4777

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 Ruger 10-22’s, SKS’s & SKS Ammo in Stock, 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, Tue-Sat,

Garage Sales

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Real Estate Apt/Condos for Sale Seniors corner. $199,000 2bd 2bath Very nice. Walk to mall & beach. MLS Ken Dempsey Remax. 250-717-5000

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

For Sale By Owner

Two homes and a shop in Golden for sale. Kijiji 370618987. Phone 250-344-5772 or 344-0553.

MORTGAGES LOW RATES. 10YR. 3.89% 5YR. 3.04% Trish at 250-470-8324

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

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For Sale By Owner

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Antique / Garage Sale. Lots of antique & vintage items, also general hshld. Sat. Feb 9 9am-3pm 469 Curlew Dr. CENTRAL, SPCA (Aux) Sale, Saturday Feb. 9, 10am-1pm. Lunch, White Elephant, Books, Linen, Clothes, Jewellry & Baking. First United Church 721 Bernard Ave. GARAGE/DOWNSIZING Sale 159 Heldon Crt, West Kel. Friday, Saturday & Monday, 8am-3pm, 250-769-0882. Garden, power and hand tools; rakes; shovels; axes; loppers; corded, 18V & hand tools; heavy crow bars; seed spreader; garden & yard sprayer; pick axe heads; camping items; paintings & posters; coffee, end & sofa tables, etc..

HUGE, Inside Moving/Garage Sale at 1841 High Rd. Feb 9th & 16th, 9-1pm. 250-870-7183 30th St. Vernon (Hospital Hill). 3bdrm, 2bath, open concept, lrg covered deck, fenced back yard $297,500. (250)938-7433

MOVING SALE!!

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2.4 Acres in South East Kelowna Backs onto South Slopes Park Trails. 1500 sq.ft Open Plan 3bdrm 2 bath Rancher. New Horse & Hay Shelter. Immaculate. $695,000 Call 250-764-9401

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Graziano Orchards 3455 Rose Rd. E. Kelowna Different variety of Apples, & Walnuts, also a variety of frozen, homemade fruit pies. (250)-860-2644

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HAZELDELL ORCHARDS 5-litre Boxes of Gala Apple Juice For Sale Call 250-862-4997 for pick-up

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Real Estate Lots 3.5 acreage parcel 2 potential building sites Taghum 199,000. 352-7380 after 6 pm

Mobile Homes & Parks CANADIAN built SRIs in quiet Belaire Estates MHP. Sound investment with head lease to 2054 & undergound services including natural gas immediate occupancy on show homes or custom order to suit your budget. Call Lake Country Modular, 515 Beaver Lake Rd.(adjacent to SRI’s factory) 250-766-2214 www.LCMhomes

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OPEN HOUSE Sunday 12-4pm 2bdrms, 2baths, FP. 55+ Gordon/Bernard $148,500 250-889-3389

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 2bdrm, 2 bath, top floor condo unit, NS, NP, $1200/mo + DD. Avail Immed., 250-868-1831 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 Bach&2BD Pandosy St. Adult building very clean W/d Heat incl’d, NP. NS. Walk to hosp. $625-$995. 250-878-0136 KELOWNA, Central. 2 Bdrm; new carpets, bath & kitchen, lrg patio. Cats ok. Avail Feb 15 or Mar 1. $850/mo. D.D. & ref’s. Call Kate 778-477-0024. SPACIOUS 1 & 2 bdrm aprtmnts close to Capri Center Mall in newly renovated building. F/S, D/W, A/C, hot water, undrgrnd parking, laundry services avail.NS NP $775 & $875 + utils Call to view. 250860-7416. CENTRE of Kelowna. New affordable lux 1&2bd, 5appls, ug prking, NS/NP. 250-763-6600. www.rentcentrepoint.com

Commercial/ Industrial FOR LEASE 1000 sq.ft. Office Trailer fully serviced on fenced 1/2 acre. Zoned Heavy Industrial Including Auto Wrecking. $3000 triple net incl. Fenced 1/2 acre service industrial lot available. Central Westside Location. will build to suit. 250-769-7424

Duplex / 4 Plex 2bdrm West Kelowna Unit, Avail Feb. 15. Reno’d, 5 appls, incl’s new w/d & parking, NS, NP. $900 +utils, 250-767-6330 Coscto/Springvalley 2,000sqft, Reno’d SxS, 4bds, 2bath incl bsmnt. D/W, A/C, fenced. $1,350+utils. NS/ND/No Pets. Avail now. 250-763-5217

Modular Homes 2bdrm Westside Mobile Home. Includes washer, dryer, fridge & stove. Avail immed, $675 & $765 250-768-5080, 250-717-1033 No Pets.

Homes for Rent AVAILABLE Now, 3bdrm, 1bath, shared lndry, hardwood throughout. Close to schools, bus & across from park. $1300/mo, free 1st month with 1 year lease. 840 Leathead. 250-860-8663, 778-214-4552.

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Glenrosa, 4000sqft, 7bdrm, 4.5baths. Newly reno’d, new paint & floor. Near Middle School & bus. $2190/mo. Phone: 778-821-4361

1BD, avail now. Rutland. Near schools/shops. $700 incl utils. NP. bus route. 250-863-1302. 1bd, ground level in Black Mtn area. Seperate entry, laundry, covered patio. Incl utils, cable & int. NS, NP. Avail March 1, $750. 250-300-5022 1Bdrm W/O Orchard setting close to UBCO, bus rte, Rutland Bench. Avail. March 1st. Parking. $700/mo 870-3294 2BD bsmt suite, utils incl, Kelowna S. area, Avail March 1 $800. 250-470-9384 after 5pm 2BD legal suite Rutland. Nr. bus & shopping. 4appl, ns, np. $900 + utils. Avail March 1st. Call 250-765-9870 BACH. Suite Avail. March 1st, sing. wrkng. person, NS., $650/mo. incl. util/cbl/int,NP Leanne 862-9055 Lve. mess. HOSPITAL area, 1bd, shower, d/w, fridge, hot plate. 1 person, no pets, NS, NP, $650. Available now. 250-860-8031 LOWER Glenrosa, 2bd suite, dishwasher, gas FP, large covered patio, fenced yard. All incl. $985/mo. Avail Immediately, Phone: (604)986-9099 RUTLAND 2bdrm basement suite, 1 full bath, kitchen, living room, seperate laundry, patio & seperate entrance. Newly renovated, no smoking, no pets, $1100/month including utilities, minus cable. Available March 1st. Down deposit & references required. Phone Derek at 250-718-4969

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Lakeview, 3bd house, $1000. 2 full baths, lrg living rm, sundeck, newly painted. 718-1975 N. Glenmore. 3bdrm, 2bth,fam rm. 5 appls, garage, 2 stall driveway, 2 decks, many parks/trails,near schools, NS, NP, Ref’s, Avail late Feb., $1280+utils. (250)-718-2771

Rooms for Rent A room for rent in a beautiful house,fully furnished...Rutland area...near bus stop...female only..no pet...no smoking...Call Joe (250)-862-6752 MATURE Female, Downtown by Safeway and bus Lovely, clean Quiet, Furn’d House on Wilson W/D, Cable & Internet. $500,utils inc’d (250)769-0661 Rooms for rent: $450, $475, Mature male only, tv/cbl/utils incl’d. 861-8907,or 317-2546 ROOMS from $430. No drugs, NP, No parties. 778-478-9331, 250-300-9839. Rutland furn’d rooms for working man, 30+, living room, TV, kitchen, laundry, priv. entrance & patio, utils incl, $560 + DD. 250-765-7639, 250-864-0770

Seasonal Acommodation $449 CABO San Lucas, all inclusive Special! Stay 6 Days in a Luxury Beachfront Resort with Meals & Drinks! For $449! www.luxurycabo hotel.com 1-888-481-9660.

Senior Assisted Living 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 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

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Suites, Upper ATTENTION The Capital News cannot be responsible for errors after the first day of publication of any advertisement. Notice of errors on the first day should immediately be called to the attention of the Classified Department to be corrected for the following edition. Large 3bdrm 2bath 1250 Glenmore N. Ref’s req’d NP NS $1200/mo (250)-485-8571 Lovely, clean 2bd, priv. entry, parking, NS, NP, 4 appls, Avail Immed, $975. 250-868-2753 Winﬁeld, 2bdrm, 1bath, upper floor suite on farm acreage. Avail immed., $800/mo incl utils & cable. Shared laundry, pets neg. Call: (250)766-2249

Townhouses 2bdrm, 2.5 bth $1375/mo. + util. 2012 built.On Pandosy. Avail. Mar 1 250-864-2587. 2Bdrm town house located steps from lake close to shopping hospital OK college Gryro beach Looking for mature long term tenents. Cat ok. $980 + hydro Avail March 1st Call 250-762-4085or 250-863-0256 3bdrm FURNISHED gem on Kal Lake, Coldstream, by Vernon, spacious private townhome, f/p, 6 appl. $1250/mo incl util, tel., wi-fi. Short term, 3 months. 1-403-547-5345

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Like new, metallic bronze paint, leather, twin 8-way power seats driver & passenger. Power windows, locks, auto air, cruise, keyless entry. 4.6 32v DOHCV8, 4 speed auto trans. Traction control, new snow tires mounted on alloy wheels. Garaged, 27,789km. Phone: (250)868-3386

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

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: Estate of Teresa Ann Maria Black, also known as Teresa Mary Black formerly of 4315 June Springs Road, Kelowna, British Columbia. Creditors and others having claims against the estate of the above deceased are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executors, at 301-1665 Ellis Street, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1Y 2B3, on or before March 8, 2013, after which date the Executors will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it having regard to the claims of which the Executors then has notice. Douglas Black, Richard Pushor and Sharlene Sherring, Executors by PUSHOR MITCHELL LLP Lawyers Attention: JONI D. METHERELL Telephone: (250)-762-2108

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: Estate of William Garﬁeld Salisbury formerly of 16-3888 Pinnacle Way, Kelowna, British Columbia. Creditors and others having claims against the estate of the above deceased are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executors, at 301-1665 Ellis Street, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1Y 2B3, on or before March 8, 2013, after which date the Executors will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it having regard to the claims of which the Executors then have notice. Laura Salisbury and Thomas Fellhauer Executors by PUSHOR MITCHELL LLP Lawyers Attention: JONI D. METHERELL, Telephone: (250)-762-2108 RE: The Estate of BARBARA MARY JEAN CASH, otherwise known as Barbara Cash, deceased formerly of 3353 Hihannah View Road, West Kelowna, in the Province of British Columbia. Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Barbara Mary Jean Cash who died on April 19, 2012, are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the executor, Sandra Donald c/o Pihl Law Corporation at 100-1465 Ellis Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 2A3 on or before March 18,2013, after which date the executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the executor then has notice.

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INVITATION TO TENDER T13-020 Two ¾ Ton Pickup Trucks with Service Body Sealed tenders, clearly marked on the outside of the envelope with the words “T13-20 Two ¾ Ton Pickup Trucks with Service Body” will be received at the oﬃce of the City Clerk, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna, BC up until 3 PM, Local Time, February 26, 2013. Tenders will be opened publicly at that time. The City reserves the right to reject any or all tenders, 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 bid or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. Tender 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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Protect yourself from fraudulent sales tactics Experts agree that few homeowners know their rights when it comes to doorto-door water heater sales. Many homeowners are not aware that organizations such as Enbridge, Direct Energy and government agencies, do not actually promote the exchange of water heaters door-to-door. EnerCare Inc., a leading provider of energy efficient products and water heater rentals, offers some answers to a few commonly asked questions on ways homeowners can protect themselves from fraudulent door-to-door water heater salespeople: What are the warning signs that I might be dealing with a fraudulent water heater salesperson? When a salesperson says they are from your current water heater provider, utility or local municipality, ask for identification. Organizations such as Enbridge, Direct Energy and government agencies do not promote the exchange

of water heaters door-to-door. If a salesperson claims they are working on behalf of one of these agencies, chances are it is false. What steps can I take when first approached by someone trying to sell me a water heater? Remember, you don’t have to let the salesperson into your house. You have a right to ask for identification and to verify their identity by calling their employer. If the salesperson becomes rude or pushy, ask them to leave. . What are some things I should consider if I am interested in buying a water heater from a door-to-door salesperson? Never feel pressured into signing a contract right away and always ask to keep marketing material and contracts for review. Hesitation on the salesperson’s part to leave behind any information is a major red flag For more information, see www. EnerCare.ca/KnowYourRights.

Okanagan remains a buyer’s market

s predicted by the Canadian Real Estate Association’s 2013 market forecast, we are set to see a strong spring for property sales, which is already is becoming evident in the latest sales statistics. As the weather begins to warm up, home buyers are starting to resurface. Last month, there were 107 single-family homes sold in the Central Okanagan. That’s up almost five per cent from January 2012. “The market is off to a great start for the new year. We’re starting to see buyers spring up from the ground, and with interest rates remaining low, it looks like the Okanagan will have a very promising spring,” predicted Shane Dorey, a Re/Max Kelowna real estate agent.

REAL ESTATE RUNDOWN

Ceinwen Morgan However, some Okanagan sellers are tapping their spending brakes, holding off on listing their homes just yet. Inventory is down five per cent from last year for single-family homes, reflecting 1,196 units currently on the market. Total inventory for the Central Okanagan has decreased a little under nine per cent, keeping today’s market a buyer’s market. As we experienced the natural coolness of our winter months, we have also recently been experi-

encing a cool down in the Canadian real estate market, with the exception of January. What sellers and buyers need to ask themselves is this: Has this cooling off finally tipped the scale back into a more balanced market where inventory remains low and listing prices can stabilize? “The economy continues to be okay, people have jobs, interest rates are low,” said Don Lawby, chief executive of the Century 21 Canada. “Historically, anytime when prices dropped it was tied to high unemployment and interest rates. “It’s not the case today, people are not forced to sell and they are staying with their price.” With today’s economy and sale prices remain-

ing stern, buyers have now taken it upon themselves to become increasingly aware of the product, to allow themselves to become more financially prudent and educated with the current market trends to try and gain an upper hand in an already unsure market. Among all of the real estate forecasts, what remains true is time. In time we will see if the market remains in the buyer’s spectrum, or perhaps the leveling of listing prices and a lower inventory might allow for some steadiness in our Okanagan market.

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

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First-time home buyers could save up to $20,000 If you are a first-time buyer, now is an ideal time to purchase your first home. In addition to low interest rates and the $10,000 B.C. First-Time New Home Buyers’ Bonus (which ends March 31, 2013), local builder Mission Group is offering cash back incentives to purchasers. “This is a great opportunity for first-time home buyers to save on the purchase of a

new home, like those at Dwell in mid-town Kelowna,” says Darcy Nyrose of Nyrose & Associates from Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty. “These incentives are only available for a limited time so buyers need to act quickly.” Here is an example of how the current incentives would break down on the purchase of a new townhome at Dwell: Example: #6 -1881 Ambrosi Road, Kelowna: 2-bed, 2-bath, 2-car garage, rooftop patio List Price: $299,900 incl. net HST LESS $10,000 Builder Discount LESS $10,000 B.C. First-Time New Home Buyers’ $10,000 Bonus (if you qualify) = $279,900* for a new home at Dwell.

Why Should Buyers Act Quickly? Finishes incluDe modern interiors with contemporary laminate flooring.

each home at Dwell features a private rooftop patio.

In order to qualify for all incentives available to first-time buyers at Dwell, an offer must be made on a home by early March. “While the B.C. First-Time New Home Buyers’ $10,000 Bonus ends March 31, 2013, homebuyers should write on offer on a home by March 10, 2013, to allow time to finalize financing and for subject removal (usually 7-14 days), plus 7-10 days for conveyancing,” says Nyrose. “While it is possible to close a deal on a new home in as little as two weeks, it would be difficult and you might feel rushed,” he says. “So, if you are considering purchasing your first home it is important to act quickly in order to take advantage of these great, limited time savings opportunities.”

Dwell is locateD at 1851 Ambrosi Road in Kelowna. Display homes are open Saturday & Sunday 1-4pm. Details and restrictions may apply to these offers, call Darcy Nyrose today at 250-5751946 to learn more and to see if you qualify.

Why Choose Dwell?

Dwell is the perfect alternative to condo living and the only urban-style townhome community in mid-town Kelowna. Here are some highlights: 1. LOCATION- close to everything you need without having to get into your car. 2. PRICE - with prices including net HST and limited time incentives, the time to buy is now. 3. PRIVATE - 2-car garage (no parkade).

4. STYLE - only new, brownstone-style townhomes with private rooftop patios. “The $10,000 builder incentive only applies to the next five homes sold at Dwell, and there are a number of move-in ready homes to choose from,” says Nyrose. “Home buyers need to act quickly in order to have their choice of floor plan, which range from 1,158 to 1,361 sq. ft. in size.” Tour Dwell’s three display homes at 1851 Ambrosi Road, Saturdays and Sundays from 1-4pm or by appointment, call 250-575-1946. Visit dwelluptop.ca to learn more. * price includes limited time developer and provincial incentives.