Kelowna Capital News, February 12, 2013 by Black Press Media Group

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THE KELOWNA OWLS finished strong in the 40th edition of the Western Canada Basketball Tounament they hosted on the weekend.

KELOWNA will plant new trees, and lots of them, along Bernard Avenue as part of the revitalization project currently underway on the city’s main downtown street.

NEW liquor laws introduced by the province late last week will help small craft distilleries in B.C., including the two located in Kelowna.

DON BURNETT, our gardening expert says people should be careful when using homemade remedies to deal with problems in their gardens.

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Ontario chefs finish one, two at culinary championships Wade Paterson STAFF REPORTER

CLAIRE MILNER gets her face painted at the inaugural B.C. Family Day celebration held in Kelowna at Parkinson Recreation Centre on Monday. WADE PATERSON/CAPITAL NEWS

▼ FAMILY DAY

New holiday brings local families together

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There was no shortage of things to do at Parkinson Recreation Centre on Monday. Some families sat around a simulated fire to listen to a story; several kids got their faces painted; others acted like cats and mice while participating in circus yoga. For organizers, it didn’t really matter what

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activity people took part in; rather, that they enjoyed time with their family. The inaugural BC Family Day event at Parkinson Recreation Centre was put on by Creative Okanagan, the Province of B.C. and the City of Kelowna. “The province wanted to create a Family Day event, free for the community,” said Ryan Donn, creative director for Cre-

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IT’S A LARGE COMMUNITY EFFORT TO CREATE A FAMILY DAY EVENT, KICKING OFF OUR FIRST FAMILY DAY IN B.C. Ryan Donn

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“It’s a large community effort to create a Family Day event, kicking off our first Family Day in B.C.” Donn estimated more than 1,500 Kelowna residents took part in the festivities, which included free swimming all day as well. “With today’s hectic lifestyle, we can’t always spend as much time with family as we might hope,” said Westside-Kelowna

MLA Ben Stewart in a recent release. “I’m happy our government was able to bring about a day dedicated to those who matter most to us—our families.” The second Monday in February was chosen to be B.C. Family Day after British Columbians cast more than 31,000 votes for it in May, 2012. wpaterson@kelownacapnews.com

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Kelowna’s Mark Filatow put in a good effort, but in the end, two Ontario chefs stole the top podium spots at the Gold Medal Plates Canadian Culinary Championships last weekend. The new champion, chef Marc St. Jacques from Auberge du Pommier in Toronto won with Terrine of Fois Gras: A dish of white soy gele, black sesame financier and roasted lemon curd, paired with Peller Estates Ice Cuvee. “I am shocked…this win is totally unexpected. There were some amazing chefs competing against me this weekend,” St. Jacques said shortly after being named the winner. Chef Jamie Stunt from Oz Kafe in Ottawa took silver and Regina’s Hotel Saskatchewan Radisson Plaza chef Milton Rebello claimed bronze. Saturday evening’s grand finale allowed the chefs to create whatever meal they wanted, paired with a Canadian wine or beverage of their choice. The final contest brought out 600 food and wine enthusiasts as Alan Doyle from Great Big Sea and Barney Bentall entertained the crowd. The two-day Canadian Culinary Championships started Friday

evening with a mystery wine pairing at the Hotel Eldorado. Chefs were given a bottle of wine the evening before, and had $500 to shop for ingredients to pair with it and provide a small sample for each of the 350 guests in attendance. Chef Eden Hrabec of Crazyweed Kitchen in Canmore, AB won the people’s choice award in that competition. The next morning, the black box challenge took place at Okanagan College. All nine competing chefs had one hour to examine ingredients, decide on two separate dishes to make, then cook for 12 judges. Caviar, lamb shoulders and neck, red fife wheat, laminate kale, anjou pears and Carmellis goat cheese were the secret, mandatory ingredients chefs had to work with. Chef Darren Craddock of Saskatoon’s Riverside Country Club was the first in the kitchen for that event. With unknown ingredients, a ticking clock and a crowd just inches away from his cooking space, he said the experience was a bit nerve-racking. “You sort of zone out and buckle down. You know the crowd is there,

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14 Chefs get creative at culinary championships 11 Chefs from A1 but you don’t really look up,” said Craddock. Other chefs in Saskatoon helped Craddock practice for the Canadian Culinary Championships by giving him mystery ingredients to cook with and allowing him to practice in their restaurants, to get used to cooking in a foreign environment. “We felt we were as prepared as we could be to come into here.” Shortly after delivering his dishes to the judges, he said he was satisfied with his performance. “I was happy we got

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everything on the plate and we were under time.” Craddock was also at the Canadian Culinary Championships last year as a sous chef for Anthony McCarthy. He said he likes coming to Kelowna to compete. “It’s very relaxing to look out on the lake in the morning and sort of gather your thoughts and try to focus.” That’s one of many reasons organizers decided the Canadian Culinary Championships would be held in Kelowna for five consecutive years, said Stephen Leckie, CEO and co-founder of Gold Medal Plates.

“You’ve got a passionate population here for food and wine, which is very big to us,” said Leckie. He added cooperation from the local committee has also helped the event run smoothly each year. This is the third straight year the championships are being held in Kelowna. With all three events sold out over the weekend, Leckie said the championships have built a solid reputation. “The first year you got people who were excited and stepped in, but you had other people who waited. The second year you started to get a level of

word-of-mouth. This year it’s obvious: Everybody knows what’s going on.” He added over 200 people flew in from out of town to watch the young talent competing in this year’s final events. “The competition was tighter this year…the pack this year represented a number of young guns and mavericks. “They’re all very creative; the judges loved the quality that came out.” The CEO and cofounder of Gold Medal Plates added winning the competition can be a “career changer” for any Canadian chef. Chefs in this year’s

championships included: Milton Rebello (Regina), Jamie Stunt (Ottawa), Nathin Bye (Edmonton), Darren Craddock (Saskatoon), Mark Filatow (Kelowna), Daren Bergeron (Montreal), Eden Hrabec (Canmore), Shaun Hussey (St. John’s), Marc St. Jacques (Toronto) and Osten Rice (Winnipeg). Net proceeds from Gold Medal Plates are given to the Canadian Olympic Foundation to support athletes through high performance programs such as Own the Podium. To date $7.2 million has been raised for Olympic athletes. wpaterson@kelownacapnews.com

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Bernard Avenue to get new trees Kelowna City Hall. In all, 36 trees will be removed between Abbott Street and Pandosy Street. The trees were evaluated before the project started and the removal

Trees being removed as part of the second phase of the Bernard Avenue revitalization project will be replaced with a species more appropriate for urban settings, says

of many of the trees was made necessary by the need to improve sidewalk drainage and pedestrian circulation. According to the city, many of the trees, planted in concrete planters that severely restricted root growth, have reached their maximum size and were beginning to decline in health. New trees will line Bernard Avenue between Abbott and Water Streets similar to the planting between Richter and St. Paul Strets, done in phase one of the project. To ensure the new trees get the best start for a long and healthy life, structural soil is being used because it can

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be compacted for strong pavement design, while providing considerable soil volume and permitting healthy, normal root growth, said the city in a news release. A total of about 140 new trees will be planted along Bernard Avenue as part of the entire $14-million revitalization project, while about 70 will be removed. The new trees for Bernard will be skyline honey locus, an adaptive, fast-growing deciduous tree that is cold-hardy and low maintenance. Its canopy features fine leaves that filter light and is less of a barrier when looking outside from office or residential

munity Food Bank and Kelowna Salvation Army say their clients are the real winners as a result of the recent Canstruction competition. Canstruction Kelowna—a partnership between the Rotary Club of Kelowna, the club’s foundation, Enactus (formerly known as SIFE), the food bank and The local Salvation Army branch—collected more than 28,000 cans of food and more than $2,500 in cash to be split between the food bank and the Sally Ann. “We’re very grateful for all the support the community has shown,” said Maj. Ron Cartmell, Major of the Kelowna Salvation Army. “This donation will go a long way to helping families in our community.” The displays at Orchard Park Shopping Centre, made using of food, were taken down Monday night and by today are expected to be part of the nutritious lunch

or dinner both organizations help provide for local families in need. “Canstruction is a great way to raise the issue of hunger in Kelowna” said Lenetta Parry, associate executive director of the Kelowna Community Food Bank. “It is a unique event that gets everyone involved, by way of teams, sponsors, judges, donors, volunteers and the general public who were able to vote for their favourite structure either in person or online.” The overall winner of this year’s Canstruction competition was Orchard Park Shopping Centre’s creation. Maple Reinders was given an honorable mention, Urban Fare won in the best use of label category and the award for structural ingenuity went to Dorothea Walker Elementary School. The best meal award went to St. Joseph’s Elementary School and Enactus took the People’s Choice award.

While Save-On-Foods did not walk away with a trophy for its 26-foot-long replica of the old floating bridge, a new category was created just for it called the Bragging Rights Award.

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The Roteract students and the Rotary Club of Kelowna also entered the competition and although they did win they walked away all smiles knowing they supported a great cause, said organizers. Judges for this year’s competition included Bob Mills from Power 104, Heather Adams from Q103, engineer Gordon Savage, Kelowna city councillor Maxine DeHart and Peter Schultz, president for the Rotary Club of Kelowna. “We have already received interest from two new teams that would like to participate next year” said Schultz,. “Therefore, the Rotary Club of Kelowna has committed to spearheading the event in 2014.” To get involved, go to www.KelownaCanstruction.com. The Canstruction exhibit was on display last week at Orchard Park shopping centre and donations were accepted.

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Armed robbers target gas station Police are searching for two Caucasian men after the Husky gas station in the Lower Mission area of Kelowna was robbed at gunpoint Sunday evening. According to police, at 7:12 p.m. two men entered the gas station at 3802 Gordon Dr. One of the men pointed a handgun at an employee before the suspects fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash. General duty RCMP officers and a police service dog were unable to locate the culprits during an extensive search. One suspect is described as a five-feet-nineinches tall, Caucasian, with brown hair, wearing black shoes, jeans, a black belt, a grey/olive jacket, black balaclava, sunglasses and gloves. He also had a black handgun. The second suspect is described as also being five-foot-nine-inches tall, Caucasian and wearing white shoes, light blue jeans, a grey hoodie with light coloured patches, one glove on his hand and a handkerchief on his face. Meanwhile, police are also investigating an assault last Wednesday in which a 23-year-old Kelowna man was attacked by a group of unknown assailants. The attack occurred between 11:30 p.m. and midnight, as the man was walking on Ellis Street between Harvey and Buckland avenues.

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place a beanbag on their robot during the Vex Robotics Competition Saturday at Okanagan College. The competition was the first event that the Pacific Youth Robotics Society has held in the B.C. Interior. “It’s great to have it in Kelowna,” said Summerland Secondary teacher Nick Kast. “It’s something I hope will catch on in a bigger way in this region.”

Pedestrian injured on Springfield Road Wade Paterson STAFF REPORTER

A pedestrian was injured and two others were taken to hospital Friday after a pickup collided with a Honda Civic in the intersection of Spall and Springfield Roads. At 11:14 a.m. Kelowna Mounties responded to a two vehicle motor accident near the intersection of Spall and Springfield Roads. According to RCMP Const. Paetz, a pickup truck was traveling east on Springfield Road, while a westbound Honda Civic attempted to make a left turn onto Spall Road. “The light turned yel-

low and the pickup continued to go straight through the yellow light,” said Paetz. “The driver of the Honda Civic turned left and the two vehicles collided in the intersection.” The pickup pushed the Honda Civic about 10 metres east on Springfield Road while the truck continued onto the sidewalk and struck a pedestrian. The pedestrian was taken into an ambulance on a stretcher; however, injuries were unknown at press time. Paetz noted she was able to communicate with the injured pedestrian. The female driver and female passenger of the

Honda Civic were taken to hospital by ambulance. Paetz didn’t know the extent of their injuries, if any. The male driver of the truck appeared to be uninjured. Paetz said police are investigating whether or not speeding may have been a factor. She said alcohol was not a factor. Ed Hohn was also driving east on Springfield when he noticed the yellow light and stopped. He said the truck that was involved in the accident “came whizzing by.” “It was quite a crash,” said Hohn. “The truck smashed into the passenger side of the car.”

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Controversial FSA tests could change next year Tom Fletcher BLACK PRESS

VICTORIA—All students in Grade 4 and 7 who are able to, are expected to write tests of literacy and math skills this month, but changes will be considered for future years, B.C. Education Minister Don McRae says. Long opposed by the B.C. Teachers’ Federation, the Foundation Skills Assessment tests are being administered in public schools across B.C. The issue is sure to be debated in this spring’s provincial election, as the NDP campaigns to scrap universal testing and look for a new way to evaluate student performance. McRae said Wednesday there will be no change to the program this school year, with students only excused due to family emergency, illness or other circumstances beyond the control of the student. But he said he is open to discussing the program with the BCTF, school administrators and parents for years ahead. “Any time we have a form of assessment, I

think it’s really important that after you give it, if you’re going to give it again, you continually look at it to see if it can be done better or more efficiently, and meet the needs of the students, the parents and the educational system,” McRae said. NDP education critic Robin Austin said work is underway with education experts to refine the party’s position on skills testing. If the NDP forms a government in May’s election, the plan is to replace province-wide tests with a random sample of students, and develop a new program later. Austin said one of the problems with FSA testing is the annual controversy over the Fraser Institute school rankings based on test scores. The rankings are intended to help parents track their local school performance over time, but media attention typically focuses on comparing schools in rich neighbourhoods and poor ones. The BCTF continues to urge parents to bend the rules and pull their children out of the testing program.

A letter to parents on the BCTF website argues that FSA tests are expensive, time consuming and “results are misused to rank schools and promote privatization.” McRae said FSA test results for all students have played a role in identifying students who need extra help, and can also help administrators spot performance problems in their schools. But he agreed with Austin that it would not be appropriate to use FSA tests alone to evaluate teacher performance. As a former teacher, McRae said one of his concerns about FSA is the timing. If they are going to continue to be used, the tests should be administered in the fall so teachers and parents have the results in time to work with students later in the school year, he said. Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, B.C.’s representative for children and youth, has expressed concerns about doing away with universal tests,. She says they can help schools improve results for aboriginal students.

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Penticton has failed to land a new airline for its airport. The South Okanagan city has been left off the first round of destinations WestJet announced on Monday for its new regional carrier Encore. “I’m disappointed we didn’t make the first round but I know their new airplane deliveries are being staggered,” said Penticton Mayor Dan Ashton. “It

appears WestJet has decided to open up Encore’s new routes to the West first before the East. That provides a good opportunity in the near future for Penticton as new airplanes arrive into its system. I think we can provide them with an exceptional opportunity. There is 90,000-plus people in the South Okanagan-Similkameen.” On Sunday, WestJet. com was allowing people to book flights from Fort St. John to Calgary or

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Former Peachland woman mourned Vikki Hopes CONTRIBUTOR

As candles flickered in the darkness, family and friends remembered a woman with a gentle soul, beautiful eyes, a warm smile and a big heart on Sunday night. About 75 people gathered outside the home of Leanne Friesen, a former Peachland resident, for a candlelight vigil in her memory. People cried and hugged during the solemn occasion, which included many parents and children from the close-knit neighbourhood. Leanne, 40, was fatally shot last Wednesday night at her home in the 34800 block of Cassiar Court in Abbotsford. Her estranged husband, Jeff Friesen, 40, has been charged with second-degree murder and is set to make his first appearance in court on Tuesday, Feb. 12. During the vigil, several family members addressed the crowd, thanking them for their support during a difficult time. “She was my soul, my

half. I will miss my sister,” said Tammie Mack, Leanne’s identical twin sister through tears. Also on hand were Leanne’s children—an 11-year-old boy and a 12-year-old girl. “We’ll take good care of them,” a family member assured the crowd. A man responded by saying that he and other neighbours would also be there for the kids: “We are your extended family.” People who could not be at the vigil posted photos of lighted candles on Leanne’s Facebook memorial page. Many of them were from Westbank, Kelowna and Peachland—the areas where Leanne grew up before moving to Abbotsford about 10 years ago. Leanne’s twin spoke to the Abbotsford News on Friday to share memories of her sister. Leanne was born just five minutes after Tammie, but Leanne often took on the big-sister role. Tammie said her sister’s death will leave a void in the world. She described Leanne as “fun-

loving, warm, bubbly, a good listener.” “She would always have to fix everybody’s problems before her own.” Tammie said Leanne loved to have fun. She always had a smile on her face and had a sarcastic sense of humour that kept others laughing. “She always had a twinkle in her eye.” Leanne, whose maiden name was Mack, grew up with Tammie and their younger sister and brother in Peachland. Leanne and Tammie were both athletic and played volleyball and basketball during their years at former George Pringle Secondary in Westbank, from which they graduated in 1991. After high school, Leanne worked as a home care aide for seniors. It was a job that was ideal for her big heart and her knack for helping others, Tammie said. The sisters lived together in Kelowna for a period in the 1990s. Jeff Friesen was their neighbour, and he began dating

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Leanne in about 1997. The couple were married in 2000, and had two children together. Tammie described Leanne as a “very loving mother” who enjoyed playing the role of “hockey mom” and spending time with her kids. The family moved to Abbotsford when Jeff, a contractor, found work in the area. Leanne set up a housecleaning business. Troubles in the marriage led to the couple separating a few months ago. Leanne remained in their home on Cassiar Court, and Jeff moved in with his parents. Tammie declined to provide further comment on her sister’s marriage, saying simply, “She didn’t deserve this.” A trust fund has been set up for Leanne’s children at Envision Financial. Deposits can be made at any branch into account 6793277. To donate by e-mail or online, call 604-557-7480 for details about how to go about doing that.

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or a long time many British Columbians have wanted a holiday between New Year’s Day in January and Good Friday in March or April (depending on the calendar.) This year, they got their wish. Monday was B.C.’s inaugural Family Day, and across the province, there were family-oriented events to participate in— if you were of the mind to do so. But it seems not everyone was happy about that. Leading up to the holiday,

several callers into a CBC radio program out of Vancouver complained about the timing. Many were business people, upset that the holiday was this week and not next week, to coincide with a holiday in the U.S. But the province originally wanted it to be the third Monday in February and not the second. Intense lobbying by many businesses, and a vote of the public, called for the second Monday in February instead. As for the day itself, like any other statutory holiday, it gives

the opportunity for families to spend time together if they want to do that. And they should. In today’s society, some people have to work on statutory holidays so not everyone got the opportunity to spend quality family time with their loved ones. But that’s not the fault of the holiday, that’s a business decision. And people who had to work either got paid more to do so or will get another day off in lieu. In B.C. there are now 10

statutory holidays throughout the year, days when families have the opportunity to spend time together (if they do not have to work). But family time should be more than just one day, or even 10 days a year. If it takes a government holiday to encourage us all to put down the cell phone, move away from the computer screen or television set and instead, focus on family, then B.C.’s newest holiday will have done its job.

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There is no end of great things for kids to do in West Kelowna To the editor: I wish to respond to Fay Wuori’s complaint: There is Nothing for Kids To Do in West Kelowna (Jan. 24 Capital News). Her first point was to make a very short list of some of the services available in West Kelowna. Too short. There is also a skate park, rinks, at least one beach, many minor sports leagues, extra curricular activities

through the schools, Bering Music, various martial arts schools and the list goes on. We, unlike say Naramata, do not have more wineries than rec facilities. She then goes on to complain that all the vacant real estate is going to waste and could be put to use. How? The District of West

Kelowna does not own these buildings and therefore cannot dictate their use, save by renting them from their owners (which costs money), like any other corporation and renovating them (which costs more money) to a form useful to whatever activity is to go on in the building. Where will this money come from? Is she willing to have her taxes go up

to accommodate this purpose? Council did not create the abandoned buildings, a lousy economy and/or poor business decisions by their owners and/ or tenants did that. On top of that, many of her example are not even in the District of West Kelowna. Which brings me to my next point. Council did not take

away Old MacDonald’s Farm, this is WFN land to do with as they see fit. The land had been abandoned by the previous tenant as unprofitable and sat empty for years. I remember it when it was open 10 to 15 years ago. It was not exciting and as a result, not busy. The watersides are the same story. They sucked, they went under, WFN found another use for the

land. As for all the new commercial development in the last six years, most of it is not in West Kelowna, but on WFN land. All of which creates tax revenue for the district or band to allow them to pay for the rec facilities they have. When you do have a child, I too hope you are not living here for fear that your progeny will be wan-

dering area streets doing whatever mischief due to the lack of your imagination in helping them find healthy and constructive ways to occupy their formative years. I challenge Ms. Wuori to go to the district’s website and find the Recreation Guide. She may be surprised by its content.

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Liberals hand mental health to for-profits To the editor: The eventual closure of Crossroads is a tragedy. I have spent almost 40 years working in mental health, both as a therapist in private practice and as a nursing professor at Mohawk College in Hamilton, ON and Okanagan College. I have supervised hundreds of nursing students during their clinical rotation on a psychiatric unit at Penticton, Vernon and Kelowna hospitals. I remember what I was told when several provinces closed psychiatric hospitals to place patients in the community: People with psychiatric issues do

not cast their votes; hence they are not a priority for politicians. Now it seems that people afflicted with alcohol and drugs are less Canadians than seniors. Now if Interior Health tells you it would help to admit patients with alcohol and drug addictions, do not believe it. I do not recall many on now McNair Unit. If there were any, by the time I returned with students the following week, he or she was long gone. Both the Liberal Party and Interior Health are copping out. To add insult to injury, when the closure of Crossroads was an-

nounced, there was a front-page article in a Kelowna newspaper about a for-profit private agency willing to step in. What was not mentioned was the cost. I was told by sources I would consider reliable that $9,000 a month would be in the ballpark. The ingenuity of Interior Health and our local politicians speaks volumes. They both rely that the tempest would die down, in time. That is how this game is played. MLA Norm Letnick has done some legwork on behalf of Crossroads and that’s about it. Now I will not be surprised if

other Okanagan MLAs get into the act and claim to have perspired. Do voters have any idea how our taxpayer money could have been better spent other than on feeling-good advertisements when the Liberal government is knee-deep in alligators? Now with Premier Christy Clark, who has apparently hired a bunch of ex-Harper advisors, we are seeing the same negative advertisements about the opposition leader that have made Stephen Harper a trail-blazer. But, this is the Okanagan and, despite 13 years of Gordon Camp-

bell and now Christy Clark, nothing would change. Heck, locally, we see the odd orchestrated letter in the papers telling us how bad the NDP government was. Now we have UBCO and a faculty of medicine and KGH is five times bigger than when I last took a look, mental health is still at the back of the bus because of a lousy three million bucks. We should get rid of Interior Health and our local politicians. It is an absolute disgrace. Thank you Interior Health and the Liberal government. Mo Rajabally, Kelowna

We are not a united country, MP Albas To the editor: Re: Dan Albas, Conservative MP for Okanagan-Coquihalla, the Clarity Act and Quebec secession. How can you leave something if you are not part of it? Quebec may be able to secede from Canada, but that does not get it any closer to becoming a sovereign country. In 1982 Canada was allowed self-government by virtue of an Act of Parliament— The Constitution Act of Canada—which was adopted by a handful of politicians, not the people of Canada. To become a sovereign country, Quebec will have to sever its colonial ties with Britain.

By seceding from Canada it will only become a separate colony. Albas should be reminded that the Queen still is our Head of State, the Commander-in-Chief of our Canadian Armed Forces and that all provincial and federal legislation must have Royal assent before becoming law. Not to mention that we still have British common law that is accountable to absolutely nobody. His comment: “As a Canadian, I am proud to be part of a strong and united country,” is also pure nonsense. Successive provincial governments and the courts have been promoting racism and segregation for years.

There is a huge division between Quebec and the rest of Canada. The Indians and Inuit continue to be segregated by politicians and our courts. Not to mention wedges that have been driven between the many ethnic and cultural groups that define our country. The ‘ministry of religion’ will drive yet another wedge between the citizens. We are not united, far from it, we are being torn apart. We will not become united till we terminate our colonial status, write our own Constitution and become a sovereign country where everybody is equal under the law. We have a long way to go. Andy Thomsen, Summerland

Canadian government is ‘idle way too much’ To the editor: Having participated in the recent No Pipeline/ Idle No More movement in Kelowna, I am adding my small voice to the many voices who are in opposition to building the Enbridge pipeline. I have lived my whole life (72 years) in the Okanagan Valley and have seen many changes. As a child living in

Peachland, I remember watching Trepanier Creek turn red with kokanee when they came to spawn, and drinking water from the creeks and lake. With growth and development in the valley, the once pristine natural beauty that I enjoyed growing up is gone forever. As a youth living in Westbank, I went to

school with the native kids and also suffered racism and discrimination. The Idle No More movement is about preserving the natural beauty of their lands, their rich culture/tradition and restoring dignity and justice. It’s also about recognizing the rights of indigenous people around the world. Watching Grand Chief

Harper gov’t aid shows preference to envangelism To the editor: While basic funding at CIDA (Canadian International Development Agency) is being severely eroded in cutbacks, threatening the lives of millions, it seems as if there are certain development groups doing quite well— those who’s primary goal is evangelizing. Funding for religious-based aid groups has increased 42 per cent

over the last few years, while secular ones a paltry five per cent. In case the federal Conservatives have forgotten, Canada is a secular society. All should be free to believe whatever they want, but it is grossly inappropriate to tie desperately needed aid to religious proselytizing. So many worthwhile and crucial aid agencies have been cast adrift by the

Harper Conservatives and yet those who adhere to the PM’s religious beliefs get funding: This is unwarranted distortion of a process on which so many innocent lives depend. Restore CIDA’s funding to support aid rather than evangelism, Mr. Harper. Nathaniel Poole, Victoria

Stewart Philip and other First Nations people and supporters left out in the cold, while the Enbridge review panel controlled the agenda, was a slap in the face to the democratic process. As Grand Chief Stewart Philip said, the Idle No More movement is a game changer. It was inspiring and empowering to see so many people being part of history in the making. It is time that Harper

and “big oil” stop speaking with forked tongues, trying to sell Canadians a pipe dream flowing with dirty black snake oil. It is time that the idleway-too-much government listen to the voices of the First Nations people and honour their rights— and protect the rights of their grandchildren and their children. Power to the people. Hajime (Harold) Naka, Kelowna

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- Management at Okasnagan Spirits knew key -changes to B.C. liquor laws were coming, but tthey didn’t know when. g Last September, NDP leader Adrian Dix an,nounced his party sup-ported provincial liquor olaw changes that would dbenefit artisan distilleries. a At the time, the Libderal government said rthose changes would like-ly come in six to eight weeks. “We were waiting nsix weeks, eight weeks, 12, 14, 16,” said Rodney Goodchild, sales and mar-

keting manager at Okanagan Spirits, a Kelowna and Vernon-based craft distillery. “Then we heard it was coming soon…this is positive for the business, there’s no doubt about it.” On Friday, Minister Rich Coleman finally announced several eagerly-anticipated changes. Goodchild said the most beneficial change will be Okanagan Spirits’ eligibility for mark-up exempt direct sales because the craft distillery uses 100 per cent B.C. agricultural raw materials in many of its products. “Previously it was quite a cumbersome pro-

cess,” said Goodchild. He said, under the old rules, money from all instore sales was given to the B.C. Liquor Control and Licensing Branch. Approximately six weeks later, Okanagan Spirits would get just under two thirds of that money back. “Now we’ll retain all of it—huge difference.” The changes will also ease the process for direct sales to bars, restaurants and private liquor stores. Previously, if a restaurant across the street wanted an Okanagan Spirits product, the distillery would be required to ship it to the Lower Mainland, where that product would

be processed and then shipped back to Kelowna. “It’s something we’ve asked for, for a long time. (The change) makes so much sense on so many levels.” Brewers and distillers will now also be able to apply to have an on-site consumption area such as a lounge, tasting room or event area. Goodchild said, with the Bernard Avenue revitalization currently happening, the timing for that alteration couldn’t be better. Although he wouldn’t See Alcohol A17

pproximately 1.2 billion Catholics woke up this week to the news that Pope Benedict XVI has given two weeks’ notice of resignation. The Vatican Radio’s website reported the 85-year-old Pope said his health is the reason for the surprise announcement. “After having repeatedly examined my conscience before God, I have come to the certainty that my strengths, due to an advanced age, are no longer suited to an adequate exercise of the Petrine ministry,” he said. Given that it’s been almost 600 years since the last time a Pope quit, chances are good that this news took the Vatican by surprise. The last Pope to stroll off into the sunset of retirement was Pope Gregory XII, who stepped down in 1415. The position will now be vacant until Benedict’s successor is chosen, likely in March, by a conclave of cardinals (apparently those over the age of 80 need not apply for this role) casting secret ballots. Benedict has given papal recognition to the legal premise that, like employers, employees must also give reasonable notice of their intention to terminate the employment relationship. Whether the notice obligation is set out in an employment contract or not, a resigning employee faces legal consequences for abandoning employment without giving appropriate notice. In some Canadian provinces, employment legislation dictates the notice requirement for resigning employees.

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‘‘ MOST EMPLOYEES SHOULD PROVIDE NOTICE OF RESIGNATION, IN WRITING, TO THEIR IMMEDIATE BOSS. WHICH RAISES THE QUESTION, IF YOU’RE THE POPE, TO WHOM DO YOU ADDRESS YOUR LETTER OF RESIGNATION? In the absence of a contractual clause, employees still have a common law obligation to provide reasonable notice of resignation. The employee’s notice obligation is intended to allow the employer a reasonable amount of time to arrange its affairs or find a substitute employee. If the employee fails to provide reasonable working notice of resignation, the courts can award damages against the employee.

This is an extremely rare occurrence in Canada but, when the departing employee possessed specialized skills or has left the employer in a very vulnerable situation, the employer could obtain significant damages for wrongful resignation. It is good practice for both employers and employees to agree, in an employment contract, on the appropriate notice of resignation. As with most other elements of the employment relationship, getting it in writing will likely avoid costly disputes later on. The difficult question can be, when establishing the notice obligation in a contract, how lengthy should the notice period be? For some reason there has developed a widely-held notion that two weeks’ notice of resignation is sufficient in most instances. Where that came from is anybody’s guess (though it’s apparent Pope Benedict bought into the concept) because there is no accepted formula for notice. In entry-level or unskilled positions two weeks’ notice may be sufficient but in most other responsible occupations (Pope?) the period should be lengthier. Depending on the degree to which the position requires specialized skills, the employer could be facing a period of three to six months to find a replacement. The important thing is for the employer to reasonably assess its circumstances, as well as those of the labour market in

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go into detail, he noted one possibility may include using the widened sidewalk to create a type of patio setting featuring a cocktail bar. The liquor law changes that will officially be implemented March 1 include: • Brewers and distillers now can apply to have an on-site consumption area such as a lounge, tasting room or event area • Small- and mediumsized liquor manufacturers will be allowed up to three common ownership and business relation-

ships with licensed establishments located off their manufacturing site • Rules around how liquor manufacturers can promote their products in bars and restaurants have been simplified by removing the requirement for a buy-sell agreement • Distilled liquor products that consist of 100 per cent British Columbia agricultural raw materials and are distilled in B.C. by licensed distilleries are now eligible for mark-up exempt direct sales • An honourary B.C. wine envoy will be named with a mandate to work to complement existing ef-

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forts to open up domestic markets for B.C. wines • Wine stores will become licensees under the Liquor Control and Licensing Act • The criteria on whether private liquor stores can relocate within one kilo-

metre of an existing liquor store are now set out in regulation rather than policy • All increases to liquor-primary capacity will now require local government input • Allowing rural agency stores to purchase unlimited amounts of beer through their local government liquor store. Urban Distilleries of Kelowna, which makes rum and spirits, and the handful of other craft distilleries across B.C. will also benefit from the changes. wpaterson@kelownacapnews.com

from A16 it shops, to estimate the time it will take to locate a replacement employee. The outcome of that assessment should dictate the notice period which goes into the employment contract. If there is no employment contract containing a resignation clause, the employee should examine the situation and provide ample notice to allow the employer a fair opportunity to manage the transition. Most employees should provide notice of

resignation, in writing, to their immediate boss. Which raises the question, if you’re the Pope, to whom do you address your letter of resignation? This subject matter is provided for general informational purposes

only and is not intended as legal advice. Robert Smithson is a labour and employment lawyer, and operates Smithson Employment Law in Kelowna. www.smithsonlaw.ca

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Joint-ownership is not always the best way Smith from A16 share of a parent’s home. There is also a potential loss of principal residence status for the individual not residing in the home. Putting a family home, investment account or GIC in joint-ownership with a child can impose risks and these agreements should not be entered into lightly.

Many joint-ownerships meant to avoid probate are lawsuits waiting to happen and can split families apart. There is also the potential for the CRA to review and deny a joint-ownership formulated to avoid probate. Joint-ownership with an adult son or daughter can end in financial ruin for some families. A more effective solu-

tion is to use insurance GICs, purchased from an insurance company to allow a named beneficiary or multiple beneficiaries. Insurance investment products can be used instead of traditional mutual funds, bonds or stocks to allow a named beneficiary. The parent owns and controls the insurance investment and only upon a death are the assets trans-

ferred without probate to the named beneficiaries on the contract. GICs, bonds, stocks and mutual funds held in an individual account at a bank or credit union will go through the probate process. Insurance products are not sold at traditional banks and credit unions. The simple and most effective estate planning strategy is to purchase life

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Volunteering is a selfless deed, essential to everyone’s community. According to the Canada Survey of Giving, Volunteering and Participating, seniors are more likely than any other age group to be top volunteers —those individuals who volunteer 171 hours or more annually. These volunteers account for 78 per cent of all volunteer hours every year. But, too often, these selfless individuals go unnoticed. To raise awareness and commend these outstanding senior volunteers, Kelowna Home Instead Senior Care is sponsoring the 2013 Salute to Senior Service award program. And it wants you to help in identify deserving seniors. To be eligible for nomination, the person must

be 65 years of age or older and volunteer more than 15 hours per month to help their favourite cause. Self-nominations will be accepted. The nomination period runs until March 31. A period of online voting will take place April 15 to 30 and the winners wil be announced in May. Prizes of $500 will be donated to each provincial winners’ favourite causes (excluding Quebec) and a top prize of $5,000 will go to the national winner’s cause. The national winer will be chosen by a panel of senior care experts from the the provincial winners. “We all know seniors who do so much for our community,” said Don Henke, owner of the Home Instead Senior Care office in Kelowna.

“These silent heroes give selflessly, expecting nothing in return. And yet, their contributions often make a difference not only to the organizations they serve, but in changing how the public views growing older.” To nominate someone, go to http://www.SalutetoSeniorService.ca or mail the nomination form to Salute to Senior Service, PO Box 444 Toronto F, Toronto, ON, M4Y 2L8. Senior care professionals and those who work at hospitals, senior care facilities and other places where seniors volunteer are encouraged to nominate older adults. So, too, are family caregivers and the adult children of aging parents. For more information about the award, call 250860-4113.

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▼ HEALTH

Are you keeping the fitness resolutions you made for 2013?

e make them and then we break them. How is it that the resolutions we made in early January can be so quickly forgotten by February? Here are a few ways to succeed in keeping your resolutions:

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met a goal, set another one to keep the momentum going. Use sticky notes in your home, car, office with personal motivational messages to keep you on track. Make it a habit to remind yourself of your health and fitness goals daily.

FORM NEW HABITS

When resolving to form new habits, we must invest time into them. If you want to be healthier, it’s essential to treat your body well. Begin by moving more with exercise, but

remeber to also eat nutritious food, sleep well and take care of yourself. This all takes time and commitment.

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You may find that you temporarily fall back into some of those old eating habits or may have times when you can’t be as active as you would like. Don’t beat yourself up. Change doesn’t come without setbacks. Expecting setbacks is realistic. Half the battle is in your mind. Improve your self -talk and focus on being

positive. Don’t waste time making excuses or being discouraged, it makes it harder to get motivated again. Just get back on track with your healthy diet and exercise. A few other tips to help you keep your resolutions: Get your workout in first thing in the morning before your day gets too busy. Find a workout partner for accountability. Use a diet log and exercise journal. Avoid fast food and rid your pantry of junk

food. Deal with emotional eating by telling yourself that you are in control of your life and that food will not make it better. Get around positive, supportive people who encourage you in being healthy. Cut back on the amount of sugar and saturated fat in your diet. Prepare your meals in advance and keeping healthy snacks on hand will be helpful in making wise food choices. Eat five to six smaller meals throughout the day. Drinking more water

throughout the day will keep you hydrated and help with appetite control. Focus on a balanced diet from all food groups for optimal nutrition. Finally forget dieting and focus on changing your lifestyle. And, as Thomas Jefferson said: “Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude.” Bobbi Kittle is a senior’s fitness specialist in Kelowna. bobbi@pursuitfitness.ca

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What is depression and how can you deal with its effects?

hat is depression? Depression is a mental condition characterized by low mood, sadness, pessimism, feelings of hopelessness, irritability, thoughts of suicide, and other negative emotions. There can also be physical symptoms of depression like headaches, body pains, muscle weakness and fatigue. Most people can experience bouts of mild depression that usually last no more than a few days, but when a depressed mood lasts for longer periods of time, it may indicate a more serious mood disorder that needs professional attention. Rates of depression have significantly increased in the past 15 years. Recent surveys of Canadians indicate that one in five Canadians will suffer from depression at

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Emily Pratt some in their life either due to stress, heredity, gender, age or other unknown reasons. What causes depression? Depression is not just the result of a chemical imbalance in the brain, and it is not simply treated with medication. Researchers believe that depression is caused by a combination of biological, psychological, and social factors. In other words, your lifestyle choices, relationships, and coping skills matter just as much, if not more so, than genetics. However, certain risk factors make you more

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you do need to consult a physician before taking any herbal supplements,such as St. Johns Wort or orthomoleculars such as 5-HTP because they can have significant interactions with your medications. Some things you can do at home to help alleviate depressed feelings are: reach out to friends and family for support, exercise for 30 minutes a day, eat regular healthy meals high in protein, and go out

doors in the sunshine to make vitamin D. The most important thing to remember is that depression is not something to be ashamed of, and there are treatments, people and programs to support you through depression. Emily Pratt is a naturopathic physician in Kelowna. For more information call: 778-478-0548 www.drpratt.ca

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of an attractive option. In my previous government and corporate life, I recall the mantra, we are all self-employed. It was a call-to-action on how we should treat our internal customers as if we were in business for ourselves. It is good training for operating your own company because whether you are employed or self-employed, it’s all about getting and keeping customers and building solid, meaningful and long-term relationships with them. So, practice being self-employed. It may shine a whole new light on how you relate to your customers and clients . In the world of the self-employed, the greatest reality is you only get paid when you work. I do miss my government and corporate days when eight hours was a paycheck, even on those seemingly slow days when I caught myself surfing the ‘net for a time. I was still paid. I got to eat lunch. I was even paid when I went to the nearby mall to find a birthday card for my wife. Contrast being employed by any organizational entity with being self-employed and on the surface, you would probably say, “ I don’t want to take the risk. I like it where I am just fine. I like the benefits, I like the

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daily routine, the security, the bi-monthly paycheck. Guess what, I miss that to at times. Mostly, I miss the daily interaction with colleagues, friends and clients. But, there are rewards and trade-offs in the world of self-employment. The freedom is intoxicating, that feeling of accomplishment is self-assuring, the sense of success is rewarding and working without a safety

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net is a real confidencebuilder and, to be sure, an adventure not to be missed. Remember, with self-employment via the entrepreneurial way, you, and only you, control your destiny and your income. Getting up in the morning and walking down the hall to your home office brings on a different kind of rush—and not much traffic at 7 a.m. It’s

really not that bad. So take a good look at this option for your life’s journey. It’s a choice facing a multitude of highly skilled experienced professionals and career workers across our Okanagan region and this province today. You never know when you might have to trade in your assigned parking spot at the office . Ultimately, we are all self-employed, aren’t we? ••• So let’s look a little closer to this new horizon. The challenge of self-employment can be overwhelming to a person who has always worked for someone else. The very idea of self-employment sends ripples of fear and anxiety into the hearts of traditional workers. Traditional people, it seems, do not seriously think about stepping into the unfamiliar world of self-reliance. Simply put, most people are followers who don’t want to be independent. Society has spawned a compliant workforce that happily does its bidding. So, why would you really even contemplate joining the ranks of the rising tide of entrepreneurial self-employed? Isn’t working for someone else less risky and just easier? Quite possibly so, but

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that is no consolation for some of us, in fact, in todays world, many of us – as we must step outside the box to find and experience a real life experience. It’s not about freedom. No one is truly free. It’s about the challenge and satisfying an inner urge for living life to its fullest. It’s about an adrenalin rush in the risk and facing life in a whole new dimension. And, in the end, it’s about finding your true self that you may, unknowingly, had hidden for an abundance of your life. Your approach to entrepreneurial pursuit may be personalized but in the final analysis, your product or service may already have been done over and over in the marketplace . However, there is one big difference between you and the others that have gone before you. That ingredient, that magic pill that spawns greatness and the dream machine outcome is you. You are the factor in the entrepreneurial spirit formula. The depth of your endeavour depends on your ability to perform. You must prepare to dedicate yourself for battle by making certain you can face the challenges ahead. But speaking from experience as one who launched several ventures in his life, there’s nothing to it. Your entrepreneurial spirit will see you through the roller coaster ride toward your success train. Of course, you want to pursue the investigation to become self-employed through entrepreneurship. Doesn’t everyone??? Joel Young is an entrepreneurship educator, coach and consultant and the Founder of Okanagan Valley Entrepreneurs Society at: eagleyoung@shaw.ca

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▼ HEALTH

Treating osteoarthritis with acupuncture Nurses upset at VJH plan

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steoarthritis, sometimes called degenerative joint disease, is the most common form of arthritis. Osteoarthritis occurs when cartilage in the joints wears down over time. The smooth surface of the cartilage becomes rough, causing irritation. Eventually, if the cartilage wears down completely, there may be no cushion left between the bones and the joint may be left with bone rubbing on bone, causing damage to the ends of the bones and the joints to become painful. The disorder can affect any joint in your body, but most commonly affects joints in your hands, hips, knees, neck, and lower back. Osteoarthritis symptoms often develop slowly and worsen over time. Symptoms of osteoarthritis include joint pain (during or after movement), joint tenderness when palpated, joint stiffness (especially upon awakening or after a period of inactivity), loss of flexibility in the joint, a grating sensation in the joint, and bone spurs (extra bone that may form around the affected joint and feel like hard lumps). It isn’t clear what

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James Kaufman causes osteoarthritis in most cases, although it is believed that a combination of factors may play a role in the condition, including the aging process, joint injury or stress, heredity, muscle weakness, and obesity. There is no known cure for osteoarthritis, and those suffering from osteoarthritis must look for treatments to relieve pain and manage symptoms. Western medical treatment for osteoarthritis includes pain relievers, non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs), cortisone shots and, in more severe cases, surgery to replace the joint, to fuse the bones in the affected joint, or to realign the affected bones. Physiotherapy, occupational therapists, and braces or shoe inserts may also be recommended, to reduce stress on the joint. Acupuncture is a useful option to help manage osteoarthritis and help prevent further progres-

sion of this condition. Acupuncture sees osteoarthritis as a “bi syndrome”, meaning that it is caused by a blockage that prevents circulation of blood and qi energy to the joint, leading to pain and stiffness. Over time, the syndrome progresses and the joint deteriorates because of the lack of proper nourishment caused by the blockage. Acupuncture focuses on removing the obstruction to the joint and increasing circulation so that the can joint receive proper nourishment. In this way, the symptoms of pain, inflammation, and stiffness can be relieved, and the joint can become stronger and healthier. This is one of the many strengths of acupuncture, especially in the treatment of chronic conditions such as osteoarthritis- acupuncture focuses not only on relieving the symptoms but also on strengthening the body and supporting healing, to address the cause of the problem. In this way, acupuncture can help a person with osteoarthritis not only live symptom-free, but also help them to manage the condition in a healthy way and prevent

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or slow the progression of the condition. With osteoarthritis, we must remember that a proactive approach is necessary. Having osteoarthritis does not necessarily mean that a person must be resigned to pain and suffering. Steps can be taken to minimize or prevent symptoms. The key to living with a condition such as this is to take steps towards healthy management through exercise, lifestyle changes, and therapies which relieve symptoms and help manage the condition. Acupuncture is certainly a worthy option as part of this routine. James Kaufman is a registered acupuncturist at Okanagan Acupuncture Centre, 1625 Ellis St, downtown Kelowna. www.okanaganacupuncture.com.

Nurses at Vernon Jubilee Hospital say they are “extremely disappointed” with the recent announcement that only 14 additional beds will result from completion of the top two floors of the new Polson tower at the VJH. “While we are pleased the Interior Health Authority will be completing the two unfinished floors, the extra beds won’t even bring the hospital up to its usual need when it operates overcapacity,” said Tracy Quewezance, Thompson North Okanagan chairwoman for the B.C. Nurses’ Union. “Unfortunately this looks more like the shuffling of the deck chairs on the Titanic,” she added. “Nurses are very concerned that at least 30 more beds are needed as the facility has been running 130 per cent overcapacity.”

The result announced (last Thursday) is certainly a major letdown.” MCPherson said nurses will continue to push the IHA to do everything it can to increase capacity and staffing to what’s really needed for the community.” The new tower at the Vernon hospital was part of a $480-million project that also saw the construction of the new six-storey Centennial tower at Kelonwa General Hospital. Unlike in Vernon, the province shelved its plan to leave the top floor of the Kelowna tower empty prior to completion of the building, instead choosing to finish it and use half right away. At KGH, while some new beds were added, the tower became home to several departments moved out of older areas.

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The rest of the “new” beds in the completed tower will replace old beds elsewhere in the hospital and enable the hospital to turn four-bed rooms into two, and two-bed rooms into singles, according to the union. The Vernon announcement will bring the total number of funded beds at the Vernon hospital to 162 from 148. But the nurses argue that the facility regularly needs to accommodate more than 170 patients. In February 2011 there were 192 patients requiring beds. “The public expected completion of the tower would result in 60 more beds and more staffing to reflect it, said BCNU president Debra McPherson. “That’s what nurses joined the community to push for the last two years.

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Host Owls finish strong at WCBT Rockets down to ‘Hawks but take it out on Everett

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With two of their top players gone for the season, the host Kelowna Owls expected there might be an adjustment period during the Interior Savings Western Canada Basketball Tournament. By the time their third game of the weekend rolled around, Harry Parmar’s squad was firing on all cylinders. In Saturday afternoon’s 7th/8th place game, the Owls scored a convincing 93-76 victory over Edmonton’s St. Francis Xavier Rams, the third-ranked team in Alberta. Cooper Simson paced the KSS attack with a personal season-high 29 points as the Owls finished the 40th annual tournament with a 1-2 record. “It was a nice effort,” said Parmar. “We got all 11 guys in, there were some rough patches but everyone played and we put up more than 90 points against one of the best teams from Alberta. Certain guys are getting an identity, guys are learning to take command of the team, so it’s coming together.” The Owls have been adapting to life on the hardwood without two of their top players, as both leading scorer Buzz Truss and senior guard John Katerberg were lost to the team last month—Truss with a broken ankle, and Katerberg to an eligibility ruling. With captain Joel Burma and fellow senior Malcolm Hlady leading the way, and strong support coming from the likes

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Hlady makes a pass to a teammate during Saturday’s action at the Interior Savings Western Canada Basketball Tournament. of Cooper Simson and Liam McGoran, the Owls are starting to gain some traction. “We’ve played five games with our new lineup and this is the best we’ve looked so far,” Parmar added. “This win should give them the confidence to know they can get things done against good competition.” KSS opened the tournament with a 61-55 loss

to Winnipeg’s John Taylor as Simson had 14 points and Darrion Bunce added 10 points and 16 rebounds. In Game 2 against Calgary’s Sir Winston Churchill, KSS fell 77-67. Hlady had 21 points and Burma, 15. From Cooper Simson’s perspective, the Owls generally played well and made some important strides over three

days of basketball. “I think we played really well defensively the whole tournament,” said Simson, who scored 57 points over the three games. “Offensively, we learned a whole bunch as the tournament went on and had a really strong game (Saturday). I think we played really well overall, and we’re growSee Basketball A23

After two emotional losses to the Portland Winterhawks in Kelowna on the weekend, the Kelowna Rockets used Sunday to bounce back, earning a big two points on the road, beating Everett 3-2. The win came after a much anticipated pair of home games against Portland went the Winterhawks way on Friday and Saturday nights in Kelowna, as the Hawks earned 5-3 and 5-1 wins at Prospera Place. The two losses ended the Rockets 23 game home winning streak but Rockets coach Ryan Huska said Sunday’s win in Everett was huge for the team. “It was important for us for the fact that if we didn’t get that game we would have had a tough weekend in regard to the standings,” said Huska on Monday. “I thought our guys responded well after a bit of an emotionally draining weekend against Portland.” The Rockets 23 game home winning streak fell one short of the Rockets franchise record streak of 24 set in Tacoma in 1992-93. However it is a Kelowna club record, the third longest streak in WHL history and the sixth longest in the history of the Canadian Hockey League. “It was a little disappointing for sure (against Portland),” said Huska. “I thought the first game was very competitive but the second game

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gets the better of Portland’s Joe Mahon Friday night at Prospera Place. The Winterhawks got the last laugh however, beating Kelowna twice on the weekend before the Rockets earned a win on Sunday in Everett. the better team won. It was a great streak that these players put together but unfortunately everything has to come to an end. Now it’s a chance for us to start something new. We have to build on what we have done at home.” Rockets players had Monday off after completing a stretch in the schedule that saw them play four games in five nights and seven games in the past 11 days. Things don’t get any easier as the Rockets will play three straight games this weekend as well, hosting Everett on Thursday before a home and home with Kamloops, beginning Friday in Kamloops and then

back in Kelowna on Saturday. “It’s another challenging weekend,” said Huska. “We get Everett again on Thursday and they will be looking for a little redemption and then the home and home with Kamloops. It’s another three games in three nights so we have to be sure we do a good job of mentally getting ready to play.” The Rockets are 4113-3-1 on the season and lead Kamloops (37-152-3) atop the WHL BC Division by seven points heading into the weekend. kparnell @kelownacapnews.com

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Warriors hold 3rd spot The West Kelowna Warriors took care of business on the weekend, earning a pair of road victories, solidifying its hold on third spot in the BCHL Inerior and getting closer to clinching a playoff spot. For the first time in more than three years, the Warriors posted a win in Vernon on Saturday after posting a victory in Salmon Arm on Friday. Still missing three key skaters due to suspension, West Kelowna and Vernon were tied 2-2 heading to the third period on Saturday when the Warriors Brennan Clark and Max French scored. Logan Mick would claw the Vipers back within one with three minutes remaining, but the Warriors would hold the fort for the rest of the way. Max French’s second of the

game into an empty net then sealed the win in the final second. Danny Gayle scored the opening goal of the game when he wristed home his first BCHL goal with 27 seconds remaining in the first period after being acquired at the BCHL trade deadline. “I’ve always been looked upon to provide offence, and up until the trade deadline I was doing that” Gayle said after the game. “It was kind of getting on me getting with a new team and not being able to find the back of the net. I knew it was going to come eventually, but I’m glad it finally did,” Gayle said. Josh Monk would round-out the Warriors attack with a second period powerplay goal.

Tyler Briggs made 45 saves to lead the Warriors to their third consecutive victory. “We didn’t have the best first two periods, but we’re a good team and good teams win games that are close going into the third,” Gayle said of the result. “We just stuck to what the coaches were telling us to do and it worked out.” On Friday the Warriors beat Salmon Arm with four players out of the lineup due to suspension and two more on the shelf because of injuries. Marcus Basara led the way with two goals, including the game-winner. Basara also had an assist on Seb Lloyd’s marker 25 seconds into the game, earning him first-star honours. The Warriors week-

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WEST KELOWNA WARRIORS player Marcus Basara celebrates a goal against Salmon Arm as the Warriors earned two road wins on the weekend. end improved their record to 22-12-3-8, four points out of second place Trail and seven ahead of fourth

place Salmon Arm. The Warriors have a busy week ahead, with a home date against Trail

on Tuesday before a threegame coastal road trip. The players will also be on hand at Kelly

O’Bryan’s for Fan Appreciation Day. Road hockey and other events get underway at 1 p.m.

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Chiefs take hard road to first spot in Okanagan division Kevin Parnell STAFF REPORTER

The Kelowna Chiefs may have seen a nine game winning streak dissolve on Friday night, but two straight road wins the next two nights has the Chiefs celebrating its first -ever Okanagan Division dtitle as the KIJHL team thas secured first place in its division with a week to rgo in the regular season. d e e e

The Chiefs lost 6-3 in Creston on Friday night, stopping the team’s longest winning streak of the season, before bouncing back and defeating Fernie 4-3 on Saturday night in Fernie and beating Kimberly 4-3 on Sunday. The Chiefs are 34-141-1 and can’t be caught for the division title, with two games remaining in the regular season. “We had a three year

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d -Basketball from A22 C ing as a team.” As always, win or lose, Parmar said the WCBT is an opportunity for his team to play some quality basketball and prepare for the home stretch of the season—including valleys and, hopefully, provincials. “That’s the beauty of this tournament,” Parmar said. “You’re going to get a quality game every game out and that’s why I love this tournament. It doesn’t matter whether you’re playing in the final or the seventh-eighth place game, that team you play against could go on in their province and win the championship.” Joel Burma was named the Owls’ top

player for the tournament, Darrion Bunce was the Owls top defensive player, while Malcolm Hlady was named Kelowna’s most inspirational player. Owls’ senior Raphael Jackson won the tournament’s Slam Dunk Contest on Thursday night. The Owls, ranked No. 6 in B.C., will host the Okanagan Valley championship Feb. 28 to March 2. The winner will represent the valley at the B.C. AAAA boys high school basketball championship March 12 to 16 in Langley. Meanwhile, in an allB.C. final of the Western Canada Tournament, Langley’s Walnut Grove defeated the Kitsilano Blue Demons 73-57.

plan when we brought the team to Kelowna,” said head coach Ken Andrusiak. “We thought it would take us three years to become one of the better teams. We jumped ahead of the curve a bit last year (making it to the KIJHL final). This is a good feeling. When you have good kids, this is what happens.” The Chiefs will open the playoffs Feb. 22 and 23 at home to the fourth place Summerland Steam as it will go into the playoffs as the favourite. It’s a stark contrast from last year when the Chiefs were fourth in its division before upsetting the top

seeded team and making it all the way to the KIJHL final before losing. Andrusiak says last year will be a good lesson for his team to be careful of an upset as the top team. “You have to be cautious. We were the guys who were in fourth last year and we knocked the top team out,” he said. “We just have to play our game, play like we can and see what happens. We definitely have the players to get there, our goalie is hot and we’re playing great right now.” Andrusiak credited the teams four 20-year-olds with leading the team to

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Basso finishes regular season career in style UBCO basketball It was one of those moments that will likely not be forgotten for some time, especially for fifthyear UBCO women’s volleyball player Alex Basso. Playing in her final regular season game with UBCO, Basso put down the final kill on Saturday night as the UBCO Heat won a five set victory over Brandon, allowing them to pass Mount Royal for fourth place, making them the host school for an upcoming playoff series with Mount Royal. “Another character win by us,” said head coach Steve Manuel following the match. “Brandon really took it to us and they played well, but we kept finding a way, finding a way. That’s just our team. We just don’t like doing it the easy way.” Although this wasn’t Basso’s best-ever performance, she battled the entire night, eventually finishing with a team-high

16 kills on a night she was honoured for playing her final regular season game. Basso will be graduating with a Bachelor in Human Kinetics. However, it will not be the last time Heat fans will get to see her at home. “I just feel really thankful to win that game,” remarked Basso after the game, in between pictures and hugs from family and friends. “To pull through in this last game is a great way to end our season.” When asked about her time at UBC Okanagan, an emotional Basso was quick to direct attention away from herself. “I love all my teammates and my head coach. It’s been an amazing ride and I couldn’t have asked for a better time.” Manuel could not say enough about his graduating outside hitter. “She’s probably one of the most decorated col-

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finishing touches on an incredible career at UBC Okanagan Saturday night in Kelowna. lege players ever,” said Manuel. “If you look at individual awards won and the number of nation-

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ter-final is slated for Thursday at 6 p.m.

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Employment

CAUTION

Cherry Sorters, Pickers & Pruners required $10.25/hr. February 11 - November 30. Sorting at 991 Salmon River Road, Salmon Arm, BC; Picking at Oyama, BC & Area. Apply with online form @ www.kalwoodfarms.com EXPERIENCED PARTS person for a progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses plus moving allowances. Our 26,000ft2 store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com. Send resume to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net. 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.

Services

Employment

Help Wanted

Medical/Dental

Mind Body Spirit

Financial Services

Heat, Air, Refrig.

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.

WANT to live in PARADISE? A year round, resident caretaker couple is required for beautiful Paradise Lake Resort in the Thompson/Okanagan. We are seeking a dependable couple who will work independently throughout the year and have skills in the maintenance and repair of electrical and plumbing systems; carpentry and/or construction experience; and a mechanical aptitude. Experience in a similar role would be an asset. Compensation will be commensurate with skills and experience and includes living accommodation. Please direct any questions to Tracy at tklassen1@hotmail.com. Resumes, along with a cover letter, can be emailed to the above or mailed to: Paradise Lake Resort c/o 24560 - 58A Avenue, Langley, BC V2Z 1G9. The deadline for receipt of applications is Feb. 28, 2013.

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Help Wanted 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.

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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 Carr’s Landing, Lake Country BC. No experience necessary. Must have own transportation. Applicant must be capable of physically demanding (incl. heavy lifting) work in all weather conditions. 6-7 days a week. 10-12 hours a day beginning March 15, 2013 - April 30, 2013. Work includes tree planting, pruning & irrigation. Pay $10.25/hour. Apply by fax at 250-766-0813 or email at jobs@coralbeach.ca SEEKING energetic carpenter’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

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

Education/Trade Schools

Home Care/Support

(RN,RPN,LPN)

Do you desire a career change and to own your own business? Now is your opportunity to be self-employed and part of Canada’s largest nurse owned home care organization. We are a BC Corporate company providing first class care to seniors and people with disabilities. Please email your expression of interest to: or call 1-877-998-3372

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Counselling

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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 resume’ 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 PYRAMID CORPORATION is now hiring! Instrument Technicians and Electricians for various sites across Alberta. Send resume to: hr@pyramidcorporation.com or fax 780-955-HIRE.

PRACTICAL NURSING Career Opportunities Licensed Practical Nurse Health Care Aid Operating Room Tech* Foot Care Nurse*

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NEW Provincially Recognized PN program.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER - SS Career Opportunities Child/Youth Care Worker Teen Pregnancy Worker Parenting Support Worker Women’s Shelter Worker Family Place / Newcomers Worker

HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT Career Opportunities Home Support Agencies Acute/Complex Care Facility Long Term Care Assisted Living

MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT Career Opportunities MSP Billing Clerk Medical Transcriptionist

Education/Tutoring

Financial Services

Esthetics Services

Concrete & Placing

AWARD Winning Permanent Cosmetics. Licensed Clinic. www.skinhance.ca 1855-4803116 Lake Country-Kelowna

SPRING is coming! Water leaks? O.K.D.C concrete services can help with all your concrete services and repairs. Call now for a FREE estimate. Government www.okdcs.ca. Certified. (250)-451-6944

IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

ATTENTION: BOOKKEEPERS, ACCOUNTANTS & TAX PREPARERS

Help Wanted

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.

Work as much or as little as you want.

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Financial Services

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

To apply for this position, please call Capital News Circulation at 250-763-7575 and ask for Richard.

Cleaning Services EUROPEAN hardworking lady exp’d, looking to clean houses/offices. Call 250-707-1771 MAID 2 SHINE CLEANING. REFERENCE’S AVAILABLE. $20/HOUR. (250)718-5181

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Home Repairs

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

Machining & Metal Work

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

Misc Services

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

Moving & Storage

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Painting & Decorating

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3 Rooms For $299, 2 Coats Any Colour

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

Plumbing

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Rooﬁng & Skylights

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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

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SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE CAPITAL NEWS HOME REPAIRS & Renovation Services

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

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

Drywall • Taping Texture Spray Ceilings Framing • Insulation Finishing

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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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PAINTING SERVICE

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

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AND DELIVERIES No load too small. Local, Long Distance Weekly to Vancouver & Alberta. $49/hr + Up. Lowest Rates Guaranteed Anything, Anywhere, Anytime

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Merchandise for Sale

Rentals

Transportation

Senior Assisted Living

Auto Accessories/Parts

Feed & Hay

Medical Supplies

Sporting Goods

Apt/Condo for Rent

Homes for Rent

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

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

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,

1bdrm apt., 55+, NS, ND, NP, Appls. Neat & Clean. Gordon Manor near Capri Centre. Avail March 1, $795, 250-764-5151 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 FURNISHED Lrg 1Bdrm Condo. Near Orchard Park mall, Large Deck with Great View, Gym, 2 Underground Parking Stalls, NO Pets/Smoking. $1275 Utils, Cable, Wi-fi incl’d. Call 250-808-7988 or Email: epiphany1771@gmail.com 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

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.

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

Pets 3 Female Purebred West Highland Terriers Puppies The Mom & Dad can be viewed. Ready to go. 7 weeks old. (250)679-8808 WOLF Hybrid Cubs. Reserve now. Sun Valley Wolf Kennels Kelowna (250)-765-4996 www.sunvalleywolfkennels.com

Merchandise for Sale

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

Building Supplies WANTED IMMEDIATELYHOUSE LOGS must be dry and straight. Minimum 12” diameter. Will consider all wood species. Please call 250-9998000- leave a message if you don’t catch us.

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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. SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.Norwood Sawmills.com/400OT or call 1800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS/Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca WANTED: Vintage paintings, postcards, fishing rods, reels, tackle, old knives, Native baskets, old guns, saddles & gun rigs, military medals, pocket watches, etc. Silver & gold coins. Honest & Confidential! Cash Paid! 250-308-7342, 250-260-8069

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CUISINE from Jude’s kitchen love food A leisurely meal with someone you love seems to me to be the perfect way to celebrate St. Valentine’s Day. And, since fish and seafood are among my favourite foods, I have a tendency to turn that way when conjuring up a menu to enjoy with my special someone. Restaurants, of course, do a booming business on that special day, but we can’t always make a trip out to dinner work for us on that date. And there are benefits to serving a special dinner in your own private dining room. If you enjoy cooking, there’s also a certain satisfaction in being able to prepare a special dinner for those who are special to you, as a sort of thanks for being there. If the love of your life enjoys cooking, a gift you would both enjoy could be a special cooking class that includes the meal and a glass of wine as well. For Indian food, I highly recommend Jas Dosanj’s classes at Poppadoms. She is launching a series of master classes in March, where you will work in the restaurant kitchen, learning three new dishes at each. For details, go to: www.poppadoms.ca Mission Hill Family Estate also offers a comprehensive selection of excellent classes, with the demonstrated food served to you paired with one of the winery’s wines. It’s a very fun and entertaining evening, whether you go with a friend or singly. For details, go to: www.missionhillwinery.com and click on culinary workshops. A friend enjoyed an exciting fishing trip at the historic Good Hope Cannery in Rivers Inlet this summer, so I’m the beneficiary of some of his great fishing. I’ve devised some very special ways to cook his delicious denizens of the deep, including this salmon ‘roast’ with a hint of maple. For a few other suggestions for Valentine’s Day dinner, pick up my book, Jude’s Kitchen, which is organized by seasonal special days throughout the year, so you can be inspired by what’s fresh and local.It’s available at local bookstores such as Mosaic Books and Chapters, as well as at many local wine shops. Many of the recipes are accompanied by margin notes by acclaimed wine writer John Schreiner, on what B.C. wines would go well with the dish.

Maple Baked Salmon Roast This has a delicate flavour of maple, accented with a touch of lemon against a background hint of herbs. Serve with the Parmesan Risotto over a bed of fresh, baby spinach leaves. This would pair well with a robust pinot noir or a lively fruit-forward gewurztraminer. There are some great choices among the Okanagan’s VQA wines. 1.5 lb. (680 g) salmon fillet Marinade: 2 tbsp. (30 ml) maple syrup 2 tbsp. (30 ml) soy sauce 1 tbsp. (15 ml) cider vinegar 1/2 tsp. (2 ml) dried tarragon 1/4 tsp. (1 ml) fresh-ground black pepper 1 sprig rosemary

coarse sea salt minced fresh parsley Combine all marinade ingredients in an oven-proof glass dish that will hold the salmon snugly. We used a very thick chunk of salmon fillet and it was moist and wonderful. Turn the salmon about in the marinade until every bit is covered and refrigerate for a half hour or so, basting once. Pre-heat oven to 375 F and roast the salmon for 20 minutes per inch of thickness, at the thickest part of the fillet, basting occasionally with the marinade. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt and minced parsley before serving hot. Serves 4.

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Parmesan & Lemon Risotto This is fresh-tasting with the lemon zest, but creamy with the parmesan cheese and a wonderful accompaniment to the Maple Baked Salmon. Serve over a bed of fresh, baby spinach leaves. 2 tbsp. (30 ml) olive oil 1 tbsp. (15 ml) butter 1 small onion 1 c. (250 ml) arborio rice 1/2 c. (125 ml) dry white wine 4 c. (1 l) low sodium chicken stock 1/2 c. (125 ml) grated fresh parmesan 1 tbsp. (15 ml) butter 1 tsp. (5 ml) minced lemon zest 3 tbsp. (45 ml) fresh minced parsley salt and pepper, to taste Melt the butter in the olive oil in a deep frypan over medium heat. Chop the onion finely and add, sauteing until soft and translucent.

Add the rice and move it gently around the pan with a wooden spoon until every grain is coated in the olive oil and butter. Add the wine and cook, stirring occasionally until the rice has absorbed it before adding a half cup of the hot stock. It is important to stay away from a salty stock. Stir in and let simmer over medium heat until that has nearly been absorbed and add another half cup of hot stock. Continue stirring in hot stock, a half-cup ladle-full at a time, until the rice is softening and getting creamy, but it is still firm to the bite, about 20-30 minutes. You should have a ladle-full or so left. Stir in the grated fresh parmesan cheese, a dab of butter, minced lemon zest and minced fresh parsley. Stir in the last ladle of hot stock and let simmer until it’s thick and creamy. Taste and season and serve immediately. Serves 4.

Contact Jude’s Kitchen at The Kelowna Capital News, 2495 Enterprise Way, Kelowna, B.C. , V1X 7K2; jsteeves@kelownacapnews.com

Some simple guidelines for readers of Jude's Kitchen

There are some basics about my cooking that you should know about in using the recipes created for Jude’s Kitchen.

*I mean a large egg when a recipe calls for an egg *usually, butter and margarine are interchangeable *usually, salt and pepper is added to your taste

*I generally use sea salt *fresh ingredients top frozen or canned *organic products are my first choice *wherever possible, I use whole grains, not processed *include a variety of them, when possible *wherever possible, I use fresh herbs

*fewer quantities of dried herbs are needed than fresh *I use extra virgin olive oil *I use grapeseed or olive oil to cook with *I don’t deep fry *feel free to substitute. I do *have fun in the kitchen *encourage others to as well

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