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The annual Santa picture day at Baby and Me was a hit this weekend, bringing in thousands of dollars to be split between the Kelowna Food Bank’s Tiny Bundles program and the new perinatal unit at Kelowna General Hospital. The event, to which local photographer Sarah Beebe donates her time, is in its sixth year. Slots for Santa Tom Kliner photos sell out in an hour. Here, Beebe takes a photo of 16-month-old Harper Scott.
Second bridge crossing not top priority for West Kelowna Alistair Waters awaters@kelownacapnews.com
Dumping the Highway 97 couplet through Westbank is back on West Kelowna council’s agenda. Having dropped its lobbying effort with the provincial government after an earlier attempt failed to gain any traction with Victoria due to the estimated $40-million cost of realigning the road using just one side of the existing couplet, Mayor Doug Findlater said Monday not only is getting rid of the couplet back on agenda, it’s a high priority. The main reason for its return is the province’s ongoing study of the Highway 97 corridor through the Central Okanagan.
According to Findlater, if everything is on the table, getting rid of the couplet should be there too. “We say put (getting rid of ) the couplet back on the table,” said the West Kelowna mayor at the first of two Highway 97 Corridor study open houses Monday. “There seems to be resources available.” The second open house was scheduled for Kelowna Tuesday afternoon. The City of West Kelowna envisions a six-lane section of the highway on what is now Dobbin Road (the east-bound section of the couplet) and turning the westbound section (Main Street) into a city road. The open houses were held to gather public input about what it would like to see done with the
highway over the next 25 years as traffic volumes increase and congestion on the road grows. The B.C. Ministry of Transportation estimates the fivelane William R. Bennett Bridge— which opened in 2008 and is the only crossing of Okanagan Lake—will reach capacity by 2040, a few years later than originally predicted. So it has embarked on a study of the entire highway corridor through the Central Okanagan, which includes trying to find a crossing point—as well as routes to and from—a second bridge over the lake. Regional transportation manager for the ministry Murray Tekano said building on public input gathered at earlier study open houses, the sessions in
West Kelowna and Kelowna would go a long way to finding some answers. He said the ministry now has a baseline to use based on drivers’ current experiences on the highway, so now solutions to growing congestion, especially on the approaches to the existing bridge, need to be found. Studies have shown that only a small amount of traffic using the bridge is through traffic, with 68 per cent traveling between Kelowna and West Kelowna, the WFN reserves and Peachland. That could influence how a second crossing is built—to accommodate mainly interurban traffic and where it is build, said Tekano.
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After operating for three years in Kerry Park in downtown Kelowna, it appears the Rotary Club of Kelowna won’t be able to light up a portion of downtown with its Festival of Lights. The Rotary Club says it did not receive proper electrical approval to put up the display of lights and Christmas displays from the CSA (Canadian Standards Association). So the Rotarians are now left to find another location for its display, which normally would be up and running at the
begining of December. “We thought we had it up to code and thought it shouldn’t be a problem,” said Mario Paré, a member of the Kelowna Rotary Club. “We thought we were doing everything right but it’s pretty stringent.” The display was originally set up by West Kelowna resident Jerry Budnick at his home. However, once it got to be too large, Budnick turned the display over to the Rotary Club for free and it was relocated to Kerry Park in downtown Kelowna. Paré says in past years the Rotary Club had
received a variance on the electrical work that allowed them to operate the Festival of Lights, until this year when the club was denied the variance. “It’s going to be missed especially on that corner,” he said. “The city helped us out by paying the power and this year we had booked some high school students and choirs to entertain with singing. I’m sad to say I don’t think it will go ahead.” Paré says despite the setback the group is not going to give up. There is a meeting on Thursday where the Rotary club will discuss
the options of finding a lot that is suitable to hold the display, or maybe partnering with another group. While the lot size needed for the entire display would ideally be about 90-by-90 feet, a smaller lot could also work. Access to a power supply would be beneficial and Rotary will cover all the costs. If power is unavailable, generators are an option. Road access is important to allow traffic to move unimpeded and the display will be staffed daily by members from all Rotary clubs.
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Kelowna’s Festival of Lights, seen here at the West Kelowna home of Jerry Budnick who started the annual Christmas display in his neighbourhood before turning it over to the Kelowna Rotary Club to relocate in the downtown core, is now looking for another home after three years at Kerry Park. “We’re not giving up. There is still hope something could happen,” said Paré. “I was really glad to be a part of it as a Rotarian.
It was something we could do to get a lot of groups involved. “I think now the people of Kelowna are going to realize just how
nice it was to have this around.” If you can help, contact Lockie as soon as possible at 250-869-5432.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
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Four Okanagan children were sent to their rooms this week, and they couldn’t have been happier. During a Saturday ribbon cutting for two newly completed Habitat for Humanity homes in Peachland, the executive director of Habitat for Humanity Kelowna, Deborah Guthrie, explained that sending children to their rooms is why the organization and its league of volunteers work tirelessly to provide affordable homes to local families. It was a lighthearted spin on a story that two Peachland families know can be very weighty. Melanie Evans, a single mother of three, said Habitat for Humanity ensured that her son Asher, 6, will get to stop sharing a bedroom with her and that is a joyous milestone. “He’s so excited, yesterday when I picked him up at school… he jumped up and down and screamed…he’s so excited he
can’t contain himself,” she said. While Asher is excited to get his own space, Evans said her older son will be happy to get some privacy as well, and she admitted that she’s looking forward to going to sleep without a six year old’s foot kicking her in the middle of the night. Having a Habitat mortgage, however, is giving her more than the space needed for a restful sleep. It’s offering peace of mind that is hard to come by when you’re a single parent struggling through a litany of health issues. “It’s amazing,” she said. “We have had our share of trials and tribulations and being able to do this feels awesome.” Evans said that she had a bad accident over 20 years ago, and her three children have all had to help her as she healed from the countless surgeries that followed. “My children have never asked for anything,” she said. “They have been patient and content with what I’ve been able to give them. The day my
oldest son took his last exam to graduate, he headed up north to get a job so he could help out. “Knowing the challenges of being a single parent and the struggles of me being in-andout of the hospital since before he was born…he’s been happy to help. “Both my sons deserve their own room.” It was a concept that resonated with the Nixon family, who took the keys to the house next door to the Evans. For Jordan and Travis Nixon, along with their two sons Zion, 3, and Salem, 1, being homeowners is something they couldn’t have done without the help of Habitat for Humanity. Jordan said she’s thrilled to be able to put down roots that her family can build on. “I just wanted to say thank you so much for everyone who volunteered to help us,” Jordan said. “This is so much more than I could ever dream of. I am honoured to be able to live here.”
Habitat for Humanity has been in the Okanagan for 23 years, but the site that was opened on Saturday marks its first build in the Peachland. The project started in May on land donated by the municipality, and more than 80 volunteers, along with multiple contractors and construction companies which offered their services at reduced costs, ensured its completion. Families who are chosen for a Habitat for Humanity House put in 500 hours of their own work. They don’t need to put a down payment for the house and are expected to pay off a mortgage set at less than 30 per cent of their income. “I cannot say how pleased I am…when I go through these units I see all the hard work of the volunteers, our donors and the board of directors and the families themselves put into this place,” said Guthrie. “They are beautiful. Simply beautiful. I am so pleased.” @KelownaNewsKat
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The demographics for touring classic rock bands have always been favourable in Kelowna, which is why so many have played concerts at Prospera Place in recent years. So RG Sports and Entertainment, which operates Prospera Place, and the title sponsor local classic rock radio station K96.3, have joined forces to present the inaugural Rock The Lake classic rock festival Aug. 12 to 14, an outdoor event. “We’ve seen over the years Kelowna grow as a market that appreciates
rock, Canadian rock in particular,” said RG Sports & Entertainment president Dave Dakers. “We’ve seen this market’s appetite grow for outside festivals, and we felt it was time to bring something that fit this market exactly. “Really this isn’t about the acts, it’s about downtown Kelowna and showcasing it to the three or four thousand people that are going to be at this event.” The concert line-up is
a who’s who of Canadian acts that saw their heydays in the late 1970s through the ‘80s: Friday, Aug. 12: Kick Ax, Prism, Loverboy; 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13: Jerry Doucette, Lee Aaron, Harlequin, Streetheart; 3:30 to 10 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14: Nick Gilder & Sweeney Todd, Saga, Head Pins and Trooper; 3:30 to 10 p.m. “I know Kelowna is ripe for this sort of stuff, and just look at the lineup of bands,” said Al Harlow, a long-time member of Prism dating back to the group’s second album released in 1978. “It’s just a catalogue
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Kelowna council endorses farm land use proposal Alistair Waters awaters@kelownacapnews.com
City staff may not like it, but Kelowna council has nothing but praise— and support—for a young couple who are trying to win provincial approval to allow them to establish a distillery on their southeast Kelowna farm and hold wedding ceremonies on the property. City staff recommended against supporting the bid by Kristi and James Caldwell when it is forwarded to the B.C. Agricultural Land Commission. That final decision will be based on the ALC’s requirement that farms use at least 50 per cent of its own grown produce for any allowed commercial operations. The Caldwells said because rye is needed for the distillery and it is not grown on their farm, they will have to be bring it in from elsewhere in the southern Interior. Despite that, the city’s agricultural advisory committee supported the Caldwells’ bid and so did city council Monday. Councillors and the mayor praised the plan as a way of making land currently in the Agricultural Land Reserve, that is not considered overly productive, into something that will help farming. The Caldwells say they plan to plant trees to produce fruit for the distillery products, and
run several head of cattle on the 2.4 hectare property. They already have chickens, sell the eggs the chickens produce and grow produce, as well as displaying a large collection of antique farming machinery on the property. In addition to the distillery, the couple also wants to host wedding ceremonies—not receptions—on the lawn of the large farmhouse during the day in summer. The Caldwells say they have no problem having a covenant registered saying that the business will only be allowed as long as they own the property. They say they want to keep it in their family and pass the farm on to their children. “There’s no question this would enhance a marginal piece of property for agriculture,” said Coun. Luke Stack. “This is benefiting agriculture and it makes a lot of common sense.” Mayor Colin Basran said he was glad the Caldwells showed up in person to make their case because it convinced him to support their bid. Basran said some people think they can buy farmland cheap because of restrictions imposed by the ALC and then try to get the property out of the ALR so they can start a business on the land. But, he said, that’s not the case with the Caldwells, noting they genuinely want to keep
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Increasing our odds of survival The reminder couldn’t be more tragic. A 52-year-old Lower Mainland man died last Friday morning after a fire broke out in his RV. The cause of the blaze has yet to be disclosed, although police do not suspect foul play. But firefighters were quick to say the tragedy highlights something we all know—or should know by now—and that’s the importance of ensuring we have working smoke alarms in our homes. A recent study shows many of us are taking the message to heart—fatalities from residential fires dropped by 65 per cent in B.C. last year, with much credit for the decrease attributed to a campaign that launched in 2012 that focused on raising awareness of using smoke alarms. But despite those statistics, the fact is, too many of us continue to gamble—intentionally or otherwise—with our lives and those of our loved ones. Perhaps it’s the “it won’t happen to me” mentality that prevents some of us from taking the step. Perhaps none of us have lost anyone to fire, so the chance it could happen in our homes—could injure or kill our children, our spouses, our pets—doesn’t even come to mind. Financial cost of the added safety is certainly not prohibitive; consider for a moment how many of us spend $5 twice a week for a one-in-a-14-million chance of winning the Lotto 6/49 jackpot. It’s a much riskier gamble to put a smoke-alarm purchase (many cost less than $20) on the back burner. A study of residential structure fires in B.C. from 2006 to 2011 showed that 79 per cent of 170 fire-related deaths occurred in homes without a working smoke alarm— emphasizing the fact it’s also not enough just to have an alarm; we must routinely check it to ensure it’s working. Yes, we can’t 100 per cent prevent a fire. And the reality is, there’s no guarantee, if a fire breaks out in our homes, that we’ll get out alive. But why lessen those odds of survival?
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Basran call’s his first year ‘awesome’ A year ago Monday, the current City Kelowna city council Confidential was sworn into office. ALISTAIR WATERS And in just 12 short months, with a new mayor and four new faces among the five men and four women sitting around the council table, this council seems to have fully embraced Mayor Colin Basran’s election campaign promise to make Kelowna “open for opportunity.” It has seized on the opportunity to buy lakeshore parkland, attempted to show a more inclusive face of the community to residents and outsiders alike with the creation of the city’s first “rainbow” crosswalk and jumped on the opportunity to sell use of its “dark” fibre network for moving large amounts of computer data. Oh, and it also led the successful bid by several municipalities, including Kelowna, to buy the abandoned CN Rail corridor between here and Vernon for future use as a recreational trail. A purchase described as a “oncein-a lifetime” opportunity. And that’s just a few of its first-year check marks. There was also the usual plethora of plans associated with running a city, everything from the budget to how to develop the civic centre of the downtown core. “This past year has flown by,” said Basran, adding he’s not only happy with how his council performed during year one, he’s also proud of what it achieved. He’s glad the province introduced four-year terms for municipal councils to replace the previous three-year terms because it not only gave him and his council time to deal with the inevitable learning curve associated with rookie politicians, it gave them time to start getting things done early. “Based on the old (three-year term) system, it’s like we are now just starting our term now,” said Basran, who
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sat as a councillor for three years prior to running for mayor. Exhibiting a youthful exuberance for the job his predecessors—all older—did not have, the 38-yearold mayor used a word of today to describe his feelings about his first year as mayor: Awesome. Looking back over the last year, it’s hard to find examples of where this council may had fallen off the rails in its decision making. And if it did, it picked itself up quickly and got back on track. If you ask Basran where he sees his council differing from the previous Walter Gray-led council that he served on from 2011 to 2014, he’ll say in the area of social policy. Economic growth is important but social planning has taken on a much more prominent role under this council than the previous one. It’s not at the level of the councils led by former Mayor Sharon Shepherd but it has also not blinked before business either. “It’s a small thing but creation of the rainbow crosswalk (painted just before the city’s annual Pride Festival this past summer) is an example of our commitment to social issues,” said Basran. He said it shows his city is a more inclusive place, something some may have felt was not the case before. In terms of priorities moving forward, infrastructure, particularly water, remains top of the list for council, according to the mayor. And when you preside over one of the fastest growing cities in the country, providing top-notch services for a growing population has to be job one. It remains to be seen if the council can keep up the same pace for the next three years that it set during its first year. But Basran, as you would expect, says his council is up to the task. “I think we’ve done pretty well so far,” he said.
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Offer to help in pot regulation still stands To the editor: Over the course of this past year, as an organizer for Sensible BC, I have contacted representatives of the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce, the Central Okanagan Parent’s Advisory Council and—repeatedly—Premier Christy Clark’s office, with the offer to meet and discuss the ramifications of the impending marijuana legalization. As an organization, Sensible BC has medical professionals, clinical researchers, growers, patients and dispensary representatives who can provide the necessary expertise which allow our
communities to transition from prohibition to a legal, regulated industry. Thus far, none of those contacted have shown any interest in discussing this issue. This strikes me as being very short-sighted. This is, even as it currently exists, a multibillion dollar industry in Canada. How will it work, when legal? Will there be local jobs? How will it be distributed? What about the taxation rate? Can we grow it, personally? What about medical needs? As you can see, there are a lot of things that will need to be addressed and they are all issues that must be determined at the provincial and municipal
levels. Seems like there’s always been a lot of concern expressed over public safety and health when it comes to cannabis. Now, when it’s really important that we address those concerns, those parties with the greatest stake appear to prefer burying their heads rather than working together in coming up with a viable system. For the record—the offer stands. Mark Conlin, organizer Sensible BC, West Kelowna
To the editor: The media appears to incessantly and intentionally use pejoratives like ‘”arsenal,” “weapon,” “assault rifle’ and “stockpiling ammunition” when reporting about anything firearms related. They do so in cases where it is clear that criminals are involved, which I have less of an issue with, but they also do so when the circumstances and intentions are unclear or when firearms are confiscated due to storage-related issues or when there was a complaint filed and the police are simply investigating and no charge or conviction has yet been laid. The irresponsible use of these pejoratives casts a dark shadow over firearms in general which are owned and used by hundreds of thousands of law abiding Canadians. Journalists throw all firearms and all firearms owners under the bus when they use these terms incorrectly and or prematurely. For example, the use of “assault rifle” by the media is often used to describe a commonly owned rifle, an SKS, which is not an assault rifle at all. An assault rifle is a very specific thing and something that a citizen cannot acquire a license to obtain as an individual. To be technical and accurate, an assault rifle is labeled such because it can fire in both semi and fully automatic modes. In 99 per cent of the times a journalist uses this label they stick it on a rifle that is not an assault rifle. This causes harm to law-abiding citizens who legally own and use these exact firearms. The misuse of these terms can effect a law abiding citizens very civil liberties and property rights due to the propagation of fear mongering and discrimination whether
intentional or not. In regards to firearms we need less of this in the media and in politics. Our firearms collections, whatever the legal purpose they may be owned for, are not weapons, are not assault rifles, are not arsenals and we are not stockpiling ammunition even if we purchase 1,000 rounds at a time to save money. Some sport shooters use thousands of rounds of ammunition over a shooting season and while doing so their hobby supports the Canadian economy through their purchases. The last position a law-abiding firearms owner wants to be placed in is where we are forced to consider our firearms as weapons due to the actions of criminals i.e.: A home invasion etc. Remember, a ‘weapon’ implies intent and anything can be used as a weapon. Journalists, please, I implore you, take more time to reach out to your local and extremely law-abiding firearms community to seek to become more educated about firearms in Canada so you can separate the majority from the negative minority while reporting. Law-abiding firearms owners in Canada far outweigh the criminals. Let’s all try to remain objective and remember that. In the spirit of responsible firearms ownership and use—husband, father, hardworking tax-paying Canadian, member of the Canadian Coalition for Firearms Rights, Steve Boissoin, member, Canadian Coalition for Firearms Rights, Kelowna For a full transcript of this letter to go the Opinion section of www.kelownacapnews. com
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Another ‘side-swiped in West Kelowna’ story To the editor: With this letter I’d like to support Brian Davis with his letter about taking responsibility (Side-swiped In West Kelowna, Nov. 20 Capital News). We also had the nasty experience of a hit-and-run. On Monday Nov. 16, our daughter had a volleyball game at the Glenrosa Middle School (GMS) in West Kelowna. As the school was already closed, the only people present were the kids playing the tournament and some of their (mostly local) parents.
It was only the next day, when we noticed the damage to our car. It must have happened between 6:15 and 6:45 p.m. on the GMS parking lot. It is very frustrating that the people who did this, didn’t like to face the consequences and take their responsibility. But it’s not too late, responsibility is the price of greatness. So whomever did it, be great and step forward. Olaf Dijkstra, West Kelowna
To the editor: An invisible man needs no clothes. The first session of our 42nd Parliament is scheduled to open on Thursday, Dec. 3. Before placing a bet that Stephen Harper won’t show up to take his seat on the Opposition’s back benches, I would like to know the odds being offered. Given all the razzle-dazzle Prime Minister Justin ‘Sunny Ways’ Trudeau has been generating, both at home and abroad, poor rejected Harper must be a-tossin’ and a-turnin’ night after night. Harper was so smugly arrogant, one of his many memorable moments was when he said: “You won’t recognize Canada when I’m through with it.” Those were heady days for the myopic Conservative prime minster. Now people of all political stripes are snickering about that infamous nude painting of him reclining on a sofa and whenever anyone mentions the Hans Christian Andersen story, The Emperor’s New Clothes, the snickering turns into gales of derisive laughter. Lloyd Atkins, Vernon
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Tucked into a small building just off Highway 33, men and women sitting in a semi-circle bowed their heads as a man standing with his back facing them, released a song both foreign and beguiling. “It’s the call for prayer,”
they were told when it came to a close. It’s made five times a day, summoning worshipers to the faith. For many in the room it was the first time to have heard the call. It was also the first time they ever stepped foot into the Kelowna Islamic Centre, or had a wide range of questions about
the religion answered. “They have been asking questions like, ‘How do you pray? What do you do when you pray? Is the Christian and Muslim God the same? Are Muslims condemning recent terrorist attacks?”said Adnan Bhat. Bhat, member of the Muslim Students’
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Tariq Serag and Adnan Bhat answered questions about the Muslim faith during an open mosque day at the Kelowna Islamic Centre on Saturday. telling people what we are not, especially in the last 15 years (since 9/11), but we want to change that and tell people what we are,” he said. “Ideally people would understand Muslims have nothing to do with terrorism, but that’s not the case, hence putting us in this position.” Eventually, he said, that position will change. If those who were at the event are any indication, there is a desire to better understand the faith and its practitioners. Kayla Gowenlock attended the event with her nine-month-old son, saying that she was happy to learn more about what it means to be Muslim
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and see such an appetite for understanding among her non-Muslim peers. “I think that people are interested, and it’s good to see the Muslim faith in town is open to having us here, and building a partnership,” said Gowenlock. It was heartening, to her, as well. Gowenlock is involved with a task force that is
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Helping those less fortunate The holiday season is a time to celebrate and enjoy precious moments with our family and friends; it is not a time to fret over whether or not a child will wake to an empty stocking on Christmas morning. Unfortunately, there are many families in our community that have suffered hardships, making it difficult for those parents to provide their children with gifts to open on Dec. 25. When times are tough, it can be a great relief to lean on the community for some holiday cheer. Kelowna Santas aim to do just that by partnering with other businesses in the community to load the sleigh with gifts for deserving children and teens this Christmas. Together with our partners, we will be collecting new, unwrapped toys to deliver to local families in need. “Participating in the Kelowna Santas program was an easy choice for the Capital News,” said newspaper publisher Karen Hill. “Ensuring that all kids in the community enjoy their Christmas is a great community initiative. Helping to provide for those that are less fortunate, from toddlers to teenagers, is a great way to give back to the communities that we serve. Knowing that we have helped to put a smile on their faces is personally fulfilling for the entire team at the Capital News.” “Gift giving can sometimes feel easier for children under the age of 13 and in our first year, we discovered that there was a great need for our teens,” explained Nikki Csek, co-founder of KelownaNow, a sponsor of Kelowna Santas. “We sometimes look at older children and think that they understand economic hardship, so that makes it okay that they don’t receive anything for Christmas. We don’t want any child to go without receiving a little something special, no matter their age.” Also coming on board has been Bell Media (EZ Rock, Sun FM, & AM1150) to spread the word, and are looking forward to creating a memorable Christmas for deserving families. Dozens of local businesses have joined Kelowna Santas to participate as ‘drop off locations.’ The donated toys will then be wrapped and delivered by volunteers, with families in need receiving their gift deliveries on Dec. 23 and 24.
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Alex Vandale, Tyson Code and Alex Thompson were just three of the bananas roaming around Kelowna on Saturday for a good cause. They’re part of the Family Photos Fundraising organization, which focuses on hosting events for average 20 somethings who “just wants to have fun.” Men involved fundraise for prostate cancer research, and women fundraise for cervical cancer research. Proceeds from all events are donated to the BC Cancer Foundation, but stay local to the Kelowna area. In the last two years, the BC Cancer Foundation has raised over $50,000. Helping get the group to the point was a donation for $14,500.
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The communities of Kelowna, West Kelowna, and Lake Country are encouraged to support this cause by donating new, unwrapped toys to the participating drop locations by Dec. 18. Also coming on board has been Bell Media (EZ Rock, Sun FM, & AM1150) to spread the word, and are looking forward to creating a memorable Christmas for deserving families. Kelowna Santas is open to all families in need, giving parents and families a supportive place to turn, free of judgment and criteria. Families in need can register to receive gifts for their children aged 17 and under at KelownaSantas.com. All information is protected which will keep children and families anonymous. “Kids of all ages are a gift and need to be celebrated and appreciated,” added Csek. “It is our hope that Kelowna Santas can fulfill that gap and help to make Christmas special for all.” Visit KelownaSantas.com for more information and a full list of drop locations in the community.
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Ex-cop makes record donation to Cops For Kids Sawyer Klassen sawyer.klassen@kelownacapnews.com
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Al and Irene Hildebrandt (centre) have donated $100,000 to the Cops For Kids, the largest single donation received by the RCMP-supported charity in its 15year history.
Cops for Kids received the single largest donation it has seen in its 15-year history Monday morning. Al and Irene Hildebrandt donated $100,000 to the charity, which helps support families whose children need advanced medical attention.
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reaching $500,000 for the year, which is a huge new benchmark for the charity. As a police officer himself for six years in the 1970s, Hildebrandt’s background in policing is what initially drew him to the charity. However, it was the impact he saw it was making that kept him involved with it, ultimately leading to the donation. “We’ve been supporting Cops for Kids for four years now,” he described. “Irene and I wanted to make a meaningful gift, and as (Tuesday, Dec. 1) is Giving Tuesday across Canada, we thought it was the perfect time to donate to such an impactful and well-managed charity. “I personally challenge others to take the time and give in a way that they’re able.” Cops for Kids is accepting donations already for next year online at the website copsforkids.org.
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Al Hildebrandt retired earlier this year after selling the company he founded, QHR Technologies Inc., with the idea of giving back to his community. “Cops for kids is very special to me,” he said. “The team of RCMP members who go above and beyond to help children who need it most is what inspires me to give in the way I can, which is by giving financially.” Hildebrandt first became involved with Cops for Kids four years ago, as president Gail Harrison recalled how she immediately saw his enthusiasm for helping children at their first meeting. As the largest single donation ever received by Cops For Kids, it surpasses the previous high $30,000 donation that was made earlier this year. Combined with the rest of the donations for this year, Cops for Kids is about $15,000 shy of
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The Salvation Army’s 2015 Christmas Kettle Campaign in the Central Okanagan is off to a good start, but there remains an urgent need for volunteer bell ringers at stations throughout Kelowna and West Kelowna. With an overall fundraising goal of $700,000, with the Kettle Campaign target at $300,000, the bell ringers are an important part of the campaign being successful. “Usually our phones are ringing constantly with people signing up but our phones are quiet this week.” said Suzie Docherty, volunteer coordinator for The Salvation Army-Central Okanagan. “There are still many shifts to be filled around Kelowna and West Kelowna for weekdays and weekends to fill our 5,000 bell ringing hours.” Many key locations on the weekends are not being filled this year which is concerning, said Docherty. Historically Okanagan sports teams have been a part of the volunteer “army,” so the volunteer challenge has been put out to join the Okanagan College Coyotes, Kelowna Ice Angeles Ringettes, Okanagan Premier Athletics Baseball, Bust N’ Loose Dragon Boat, Okanagan Master Swim Club and Okanagan Youth Dance Society, and teams and groups in the Jersey Pride Challenge. “Ringing the bells at a Kettle has become a great family tradition for many throughout the years. With stories going back to the war, and memories of ringing and sometimes singing as a family, Christmas Kettles are part of making Christmas meaningful,” shared Pam Grimm, communications coordinator for The Salvation Army-Central Okanagan. “This year we are seeing young adults and families who want to make a difference sign up for the first time. They know they can trust what we do and recognize the funds go right back into the community to help people. It takes generations coming together to give help and hope…” Bell ringing volunteers are asked to give two-hour commitments. Call 250 860-2329 (324) or email kettles@kelsa.ca.
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West Kelowna mayor says dealing with couplet a high priority For years, the City of Kelowna has been pushing for a new bridge linking Popular Point with land near the old ferry dock on the Westside. A crossing could use the improved Clement Avenue—once known as the Central Okanagan Bypass and the North End Connector—as the Kelowna-side access route. But that crossing point has not been selected as of yet, said Tekano. He said part of what he and other ministry officials are hoping to hear from the public is where they think the best location for a second crossing would be.
Meanwhile, work will need to be done on the highway at other points as intersections start to become busier, particularly on the Westside at Boucherie Road and at Westlake Road. As the ministry heads into the second phase of the three-year, $2-million study this winter—a stage dubbed “option review”—Tekano said it’s hoped some short and long-term solutions can be found. While he would not commit to realigning the couplet through Westbank, he did say that is one area where heavier traffic congestion is likely to be seen going forward.
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A vigil was held in Kelowna Sunday afternoon for victims of drunk driving. The vigil was organized by the Central Okanagan chapter of MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) to honour the victims of drunk driving, whether they be lost loved ones or people who were injured in crashes. Tina Harder, vigil chair for MADD Central Okanagan, said they wanted to show the community is there to support those who need it, and the families of victims are not alone. This was the second annual vigil, and Harder noted after the success it saw last year they decided to make it a yearly occurrence. With Christmas festivities on the horizon, Harder reminded people to plan ahead. “Please make the right choice, during the holidays especially,” she implored. “I know people will be going out and having a few drinks, but don’t drive. There are other options.” Harder added MADD can provide support for anyone who lost a loved one as a victim of a drunk driving accident. Go to maddchapters.ca/centralokanagan.
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Students at the Heritage Christian School in Rutland wrapped up their ‘Give It Up For Kitale’ fundraiser last week, as the students had fun modelling their self-made/decorated shoes (right). A group of Grade 6 students (left) show off the ‘lawn watering’ innovative shoes they created. The school’s students raised nearly $2,000 in support of the efforts of Francine and Larry Carruthers to buy many new pairs of shoes for the people they serve in Kitale, a village in northern Kenya. Francine, a former teacher at the school, and Larry oversee a number of projects geared to help improve the lives of orphans and street children in Africa. Shoes are particularly important to Kenyans as without them they are susceptible to disease, especially a condition called “jiggers,” which can lead to serious infections.
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INTERIOR HEALTH
Respecting the gifts of family, friends and food Cathy Richards Contributor
Do we really need one more article about eating well over the holidays? Yes, especially one that points out that healthy eating isn’t necessarily the same thing as nutritious eating. Healthy eating goes beyond preventing heart disease, getting enough of a vitamin, or having a healthy weight. Food plays an honoured role as a centerpiece at holiday time. This is when friends and family gather, share stories, and strengthen or renew bonds. We feast—not just on food, but on each other’s company and energy. So this is no time for a ‘diet’ mentality. And yet it’s also not the time to take life and health lightly, but to respect the gifts we have. How can we eat respectfully, while celebrating and enjoying? Provide lots of healthy options. I’m a monkey-seemonkey-eat kind of person. If I see healthy stuff, I’ll eat it. I’ve found this to be true of young and old alike. A platter or two of colourful veggies with dip gives everyone something other than treats to keep their hands and mouth occupied. Carbonated water is a wonderful replacement for some of the pop and juices typically used as a mixer for drinks and punch. Mix salted nuts half and half with unsalted nuts. Keep a bowl filled with mandarin oranges. I could make a longer list, but you get the idea. Manage the abundance of treats. Once again, the monkey-see-monkey-eat habit comes into play. Have smaller plates of treats out at certain times of the day and put them out of sight the rest of the time. Since I like to have one piece of everything, instead of putting all of the treat choices on the plate, try putting just two or three out at one time and switching them up at another time. Tiny servings let us try a variety of treats without overindulging—over the years I find I am cutting my Nanaimo bars into one inch squares and making smaller cookies. Eat mindfully. We can get so enthralled by the fun our taste buds are having that we forget to enjoy the evening and the people. If we ignore how our body feels and over-stuff ourselves, we can end up regretting it later. I remind myself (and my dad) that leftovers are just as delicious. Get moving. Try getting involved in cleaning up. Moving around is much better than sitting around after a big meal. It helps with blood sugar and triglyceride levels after a big meal and it gives me a chance to make some plates of leftovers-to-go for the guests. So enjoy the feast of family, friends, fun and food this holiday season. What a gift to have! Cathy Richards is a public health dietitian for Interior Health.
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Kelowna’s Gruber golden in double mini with Team Canada
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Taylor Loffler couldn’t have conceived of a better farewell for his university football career. The UBC Thunderbirds’ thrilling 26-23 victory over the Montreal Carabins in Saturday’s Vanier Cup final in Quebec City extended far beyond the former KSS star’s expectations. “It’s a great feeling,” Loffler said Monday from Vancouver. “For my first season in the CIS, to win the Vanier Cup, it’s really just a dream come true.” The T-Birds, who went 2-6 last season, were given little chance of contending for a Canada West title, let alone a berth in the national championship. But with the hiring of head coach Blake Nill and
the addition of several key players, including Loffler, it all came together for the T-Birds in a Cinderellalike run to the CIS title. “You don’t really think you have a chance, then somehow it all starts to come together,” said Loffler, 23. “The guys started to bond, they responded to each other and the coaches, and to be able to do what we did was really amazing. It’s still kind of hard to believe.” After four largely frustrating years at Boise State in Idaho— hindered along the way by injury problems— Loffler transferred to UBC this summer, hoping to put a positive spin on his fifth and final season of university football. B.C. high school football’s player of the year in 2010, Loffler
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Former Kelowna Owls’ star Taylor Loffler helped the UBC Thunderbirds to the national university football title Saturday in Quebec City. stepped right in as starting safety with the T-Birds and became one of the most dominant defenders in Canada West, leading the conference in tackles. Not surprisingly, Loffler has no regrets about moving back north of the border to play the game
he hopes to make a living at for years to come. “I just wanted to come in here, prove myself, get some playing time and help the team win,” he said. “It just all kind of fell into place, and I couldn’t have asked for a better way to end my college career.”
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With a world title on the line, Danielle Gruber thrived in the spotlight. The 17-year-old from Kelowna posted the highest score among all competitors to lead Canada to the gold medal in the double mini team event at the World Trampoline Championships. On Saturday in Odense, Denmark, Gruber and her Canadian teammates finished atop the podium with 103.9 points, with Great Britain second at 103.4, and the U.S. third at 103. While Gruber didn’t feel on top of her game prior to the competition, she delivered when it counted most. “I was having trouble landing my pass on my feet in the warm up, but it ended up working out,” said Gruber. “I just have to stay focused and not be overconfident because anything can happen.” Other members of the Canadian double mini team were Arden Oh of Calgary, Tamara O’Brien
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of Coquitlam and Karine Dufour of Laval, Que. In individual competition at worlds, Gruber was the top qualifier heading into the finals, before finishing in seventh place overall. Earlier this year, Gruber won the Canadian senior women’s individual title in double mini at nationals in Calgary. Another Kelowna athlete, Trevor Stirling, competed at the worlds for the first time in trampoline and helped the Canadian men to a 23rd place showing the team event. Stirling trains out of the Okanagan Gymnastics Centre.
Chartier returns, gets camp invite with Merkley Warren Henderson whenderson@kelownacapnews.com
Rourke Chartier is back. That’s not only good news for the WHL’s Kelowna Rockets, but for the 19-year-old centre who has designs on making Canada’s national junior team roster. Chartier and fellow Rockets forward Nick Merkley have been invited to Hockey Canada’s final selection camp set for next
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week, Dec. 10 to 14, in Etobicoke, Ont. Chartier, who has been
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sidelined since Oct. 6 with an upper body injury, will be in the lineup tonight
when the Rockets host the Kootenay Ice. Rockets GM Bruce Hamilton doesn’t think Chartier’s chances of making the Canadian roster will be adversely affected by his extended layoff. “He’s been skating with us for a while, he’s going to play this week, and he’s going to get some game experience in the exhibition games (Canada) has during the camp,” Hamilton said. “It shouldn’t
take him long to get up to speed and I know (coach) Dave Lowry likes him, so I think he has a real good shot.” Chartier, who was a late cut from the Canadian junior camp a year ago, has played in just seven games with the Rockets this season. As for Merkley, the Calgary native hopes to buck the general trend of past Canadian teams by making the roster as an
18-year-old. “He’s going to have to play a role that he’s probably he’s not used to,” Hamilton said of Merkley. “He’s played real physical and that could work in his favour.” Twenty-two players will make Canada’s final roster for the IIHF world junior championship, beginning Dec. 26 in Helsinki, Finland.
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Okanagan Athletics Club member Hannah Bennison ran to gold at the Canadian Junior Cross Country nationals on Saturday in Kingston, Ont.
Bennison breezes to national title What a year it’s been for Hannah Bennison. The 16-year-old runner from Vernon, who trains in Kelowna with the Okanagan Athletics Club, capped off the 2015 season with a convincing victory Saturday at the Canadian Junior Cross Country Championships in Kingston, Ont. Bennison led from wire to wire, winning in dominant fashion by 22 seconds over Madeleine Ghazarian of Guelph, Ont. “She powered away
early and her flawless running style proved to be too much for anyone to challenge throughout the six km race,” said coach Malindi Elmore. Bennison finished the cross country season undefeated, also winning the B.C. High School Championship and the B.C. Athletics provincial title. She was equally impressive on the track earlier this season breaking the 30-yearold provincial high school record in the 3000m,
eclipsing the mark set by Kelowna native Silverado (Brenda) Shackelton. Bennison also represented Canada this summer at the World Youth Championships in Cali, Columbia where she finished eighth in the world in the 3000m. “At 16, Hannah still has three years left as a junior athlete and will hopefully continue to be a dominant force on the national and international stage,” Elmore added. Bennison is coached by Elmore and Nathan Reiter.
BCHL HOCKEY
Warriors host Caps Friday The West Kelowna Warriors will play host to the Cowichan Valley Capitals on Friday night in BCHL action. Face off at Royal LePage Place is 7 p.m. The Warriors won the previous meeting between the two teams, 2-1 on Sept. 26 during the league’s showcase weekend in Chilliwack. On Saturday, West Kelowna will visit the Merritt Centennials. West Kelowna was home to the Trail Smoke Eaters on Tuesday night, however a final score wasn’t available at press time.
The Warriors were coming off weekend road trip which saw them win two of three games. Rylan Ferster’s squad won 4-3 on Thursday in Wenatchee, then beat the Eagles 6-4 Friday in Surrey. Connor Sodergren led the Warriors on Friday with a goal and two assists. On Saturday, the Langley Rivermen downed the visiting Warriors 4-2. Liam Blackburn had a goal and three assists over the weekend to push his season total to 36 points (12-24).
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OK Rockets split 2 with Cougars After a narrow loss on Saturday in Prince George, the Okanagan Rockets were determined not to come home emptyhanded. The Rockets scored a convincing victory on Sunday over the Cariboo Cougars to earn a split of their B.C. Major Midget League weekend series. The result leaves the Rockets (12-7-1) and Cougars (11-6-3) tied for third spot in the BCMML. In the opener, Liam
Hughes was solid making 31 saves in the Rockets net in a 2-1 loss to the Cougars. Alec Zawatsky scored the lone goal for Okanagan. On Sunday, the Rockets turned the tables with a 6-1 win. Lucas Cullen scored his first two goals of the season for Okanagan, including a shorthanded marker and the game winner. Eli Zummack, Matt Kowalski, Chase Stevenson and Hayden
Dick also tallied for the Rockets. Cole Demers, who made 27 saves, had his shutout bid broken in the third period. The Rockets head back on the road this weekend as they go to Nanaimo for games Saturday and Sunday against the North Island Silvertips. Okanagan’s next home action is Dec. 12 and 13 against the South Island Royals.
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Heat volleyball finish off strong first semester fall season is always big,” added Manuel. “Its a long time until our next match, and the last game you play always sticks with you.” The Heat returns to action Jan. 8 and 9 in Winnipeg against the Manitoba Bisons.
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The UBC Okanagan Heat capped off a stellar first semester of the Canada West women’s volleyball season with a convincing weekend sweep of the Thompson Rivers Wolfpack. The Heat heads into the break at 11-1, tied for second in the conference with UBC and just two points back of Trinity Western (12-0). On Thursday night in Kamloops, the Heat made short work of TRU with a 3-0 win (25-17, 25-9, 25-10). Brianna Beamish led UBCO with 14 kills in 24 chances with five service aces, five digs and two solo blocks. Megan Festival had nine kills in 15 chances with three service aces and five digs. Emily Oxland had 29 assists, a service ace and three digs. “They played unbelievable ball tonight,” Heat head coach Steve Manuel said of his team. “Hats off to the athletes themselves. They played flawless volleyball.”
The UBC Okanagan Heat women’s volleyball team hits the Christmas break with an 11-1 record. Manuel liked what he saw again Saturday in Kelowna, as the Heat downed the Wolfpack 3-1 (25-15, 25-17, 23-25, 25-19) to close out the first half of the 2015-16 season. Beamish led the Heat with 14 kills, while Festival and Katie Wuttunee produced eight kills a piece on the night. Beamish moves to
within 11 kills to reach the number one spot in the history of the Okanagan institution for total kills in conference regular season play with 714, 11 back behind Tammy Thomas who has a record of 725 kills. Named player of the game, Michelle Jakszuk had six kills, 13 digs, and six blocks. “The last game of the
The UBC Okanagan men hit the halfway mark of the Canada West season with a 3-9 record after a split with the TRU Wolfpack. The Heat came from behind Thursday in Kamloops to post a fiveset win (18-25,27-25,2225,25-22,15-10). Leo Schober was the Heat’s main cog at the net with eight blocks. UBCO had three players in double figures for kills led by Lars Bornemann with 18, Kyle Pankratz with 17 along with five digs, while Alex Swiatlowski had 15 kills swings with five digs and six block assists. On Saturday, the Wolfpack averted a sweep taking down the
Heat in a tight match, 3-1(22-25, 25-22, 23-25, 23-25). Bornemann paced the Heat with 20 kills and five digs, Pankratz, followed
with nine kills, and Alex Swiatlowski had seven kills, nine digs and one of UBCO’s service aces. First-year libero, Eli Risso had an impressive night
capturing 13 digs in his time on the floor. The Heat returns to action Jan. 8 and 9 in Manitoba against the Bisons.
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The UBC Okanagan Heat won its fourth straight Canada West game, then settled for a weekend split with the Grant MacEwan Griffins in men’s basketball action in Edmonton. Pete Guarasci’s team heads into the semester break with a 4-4 record. On Friday night, UBCO made it four in a row with an 87-82 win at the City Centre campus. Aldrich Berrios finished with a team high 21 points for the Heat, while adding five rebounds. Cameron Servatius followed with 12 points and went (5-9, 56 percent) from the field, while Mitch Goodwin had 10 points as the Heat had 10 of its 12 player make the score sheet. On Saturday, MacEwan rebounded with a 66-46 victory. Berrios once again led the team in scoring with 10 points. Ryan Morck followed with a season high nine and equaled his career best game on the glass as the 6-foot eight Airdrie, Alta. native swallowed up nine boards. The Heat will return to conference play following the Christmas break, Jan. 8 and 9 at home to the
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Ryan Morck and the Heat men’s basketball team split a pair of Canada West games in Edmonton on the weekend to sit a 4-4 heading into the semester break. TRU Wolfpack.
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season in their brief CIS history, the Heat women ran into a road block in Edmonton as they were
swept by the MacEwan Griffins. On Friday, the home side prevailed over UBCO 74-50. “We got outplayed, gave up way too many offensive boards and they executed on a lot of the second chance points,” said Heat coach Claire Meadows. Vanessa Botteselle led the Heat with 15 points, while senior Emily Kanester finished with 13 points and four steals. On Saturday, the Heat (5-3) managed just 22 per cent from the field in a 62-44 loss. Third-year point guard Claire Elliott led the team in scoring with 12 points, while adding seven rebounds and four steals. The defensive-minded guard is tops in Canada West with 24 thefts on the season. Kanester followed with 11 points and Shenelle Tamminen had seven. Still, it was a strong start to the season for UBCO which enters the break in third spot in the Explorer Division. The Heat will return to action Jan. 8 and 9 in Kelowna against Thompson Rivers.
KIJHL HOCKEY
Chiefs home to Wranglers Saturday After a split of two games with the division rival Princeton Posse, the
Kelowna Chiefs return to KIJHL action Friday night in Armstrong against the
North Okanagan Knights. Then on Saturday, the Chiefs will be at home
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to take on the 100 Mile House Wranglers. Face off at Rutland Arena is 7 p.m. Kelowna dominated the visiting Posse last Friday night with a 5-2 win, outshooting their opponents 55-23. Josh Baird netted a hat-trick for the Chiefs, while Brayden Dale added a goal and an assist. On Saturday in Princeton, the Posse turned the tables with a 5-2 win. Baird, a 20-yearold defenceman, had another goal for the Chiefs and now has 12 on the season. The Chiefs (15-10-20) shares second spot in the Okanagan Division with Summerland, seven points back of the Osyoos Coyotes.
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sports ____________________________________________________________________ From the youngest swimmers competing in their first meet to the veterans of the team, head coach Emil Dimitrov was pleased with the team’s performance. Among the highlights was a strong meet from 14-year-old, Axana Merckx who had 100 per cent best times while achieving Westerns qualifying times in three events—50 (31.65) and
100 backstroke (1:01.04) and 200 IM (2:28.00). Emily Epp, 15, showed great endurance gaining a Westerns time of her own in the longest event contested in swimming, the 1500m freestyle in a time of 18:17.06. Also achieving new qualifying times for the AAA Provincials was Taylor Desrosier, 13, in 100 back (1:13.48), 200 back (2:39.52) and 50
butterfly (30.89). AA provincial times were turned in by Kaden Madge (50 free and 50 back), Ella Rolleston (200 fly and 200 IM), Erin Epp (200 IM),Kelbrai Mellum (200 breast), Lucy Hill (200 IM), Aaron Hong (100 breast) and Johnny Ekinci (50 and 400 free). On Sunday afternoon, it was time for Jamboree level swimmers to shine. It was the largest jamboree
ever hosted by KAJ with 178 participants including 88 swimmers representing the home team. Four swimmers earned their sub 4-minute 200 IM time—Cheyanne Gravelle, 9, in a time of 3:56.15, Sylvie Boschman, 9, in 3:56.97, Jessica Kim, 11, in 3:45.71 and Omer Kaynak, 12, in 3:50.27.
Kelowna AquaJets swimmer Emily Epp swam a Western Canadian qualifying time in the 1500 freestyle at the club’s Fall Classic at H2O.
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Merckx, Epp achieve qualifying times The sun shone on the Kelowna AquaJets Swim
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HIGH SCHOOL
Top-ranked Owls pursue gold After three straight runner-up performances at the provincial championships, the KSS Owls hope 2015 marks the breakthrough year. The Owls, silver medalists from 2012 to 2014, head into this week’s B.C. high school boys AA volleyball finals in Langley as the No. 1-ranked team in the province. The Mt. Boucherie Bears, who lost to the Owls last month in the Okanagan Valley final, are ranked fourth. The Owls and Bears are a pool with Dover Bay and Moscrop, with play beginning on Wednesday
morning.
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The Kelowna Owls are ranked sixth and the Mt. Boucherie Bears ninth as the two schools prepare for the B.C. 4A girls volleyball championship beginning Thursday at Dover Bay in Victoria. KSS is in a pool with Oak Bay, Terry Fox and Moscrop, while Bears will compte in the early rounds with Riverside, Dover Bay and Winston Churchill. The finals are Saturday.
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The parallels of our business and personal lives In the latter stages of last week, I spent a very interesting afternoon in a Westside coffeeshop with three unique individuals who each seemed to blend together, prompting my thoughts today about the ‘art’ associated with creating an entrepreneurial idea. I first sat down with a gentleman from New Zealand who kept me attentive with the oration
Entrepreneurial Spirit JOEL YOUNG of his multi-faceted background and the roads he has traveled to commence his own personal venture in our Okanagan. Second, I met for
the first-time also a young psychologist who moved here recently with his family from Chilliwack. With his credentials and professional experience, he offered me some wonderful insights into ourselves and those around us in our daily lives.
Finally, in what was a real eyeopener, I was introduced to a gentleman from France who has moved to the Okanagan, soon to be joined by his family, to create his entrepreneurial dream in Canada. That dream is to open a French pastry and chocolate factory, hopefully in West Kelowna. This visionary has 8,000
to further illustrate the concept of the entrepreneurial idea as an art form, how the magic of the journey can evolve from absolutely any origin or form. It seems even the best ideas for new products or services often come from a sense of frustration with the existing supply in the marketplace. Entrepreneurship, in part, is the skill of connecting different patterns in order to create a product or service that is more useful or convenient while satisfying a want or need. Consider these interesting keys to picking a winning entrepreneurial idea: 1. Know Thyself A key variable here might be to ask where do you fall on the risk spectrum. For example, for most young aspiring entrepreneurs, who are starting out with little, might be in a position in life to take on an entrepreneurial risk. 2. What’s your angle? Generally, good venture ideas fall into several categories—rollups, where disparate players in a given market are aggregated; creating the better widget, offering incremental improvements is where most first-time entrepreneurs focus their new-found fire; better, faster, cheaper, seeking new approaches but
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Economy DUFFERS RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
MAXINE DEHART Duffers Restaurant and Lounge located at the Mission Creek Golf Course, 1959 KLO Rd., has been completely renovated along with adding a new chef and a new menu. Owned and operated by Debbie Welder, the Duffers renovations include new tables and chairs, new flooring and paint, removal of the pool table and addition of a beautiful leather casual seating area around the fireplaces. New chef Alex Lavroff has taken the restaurant to a farm to table menu with about 70 per cent of the food used being locally sourced products. Duffers purchases all their greens from Green City Acres; their meats are all B.C. organic, hormone and anti-biotic free from Twin Rivers; all seafood from Codfathers is Oceanwise; and their bread products come from Bread on Wheels. Duffers also partners with Sysco to bring ingredients from the Interior. The large menu offers appetizers and bites to share, salads, casual fare, sandwiches and burgers, mains, vegetarian and desserts. The wine list is 100 per cent local and watch for the new Sunday brunch served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The restaurant is open from 11 a.m. Monday to Friday for lunch and dinner. Call 250-762-3230. Don Graston is the owner of Valley Gold Advertising, which produces the 2016 Okanagan Lifestyle Coupon Book for
Kelowna, West Kelowna and Peachland. With their second book now available, it is sold through schools, businesses and charities, making it an awesome fundraiser. This is not your ordinary coupon book. It’s a glossy, up-scale book with twofor-one coupons for many local area businesses. The books are $22 and are left on consignment with $8.50 going back to the vendor or charity for every book sold. That means no money has to be expensed until the books are sold. Okanagan Lifestyle would make a great Christmas gift or stocking stuffer. You can view the product, where to purchase them as well as the coupons online at lifestylecoupons.ca. The books are also available at Perks Coffee and Heritage Christian School. For more information call 250-212-8995; email dongrast@gmail.com. After 35 years, Bruce Pounder, branch manager of Scotiabank, main branch is retiring. His last day at the branch is Dec. 11. Bruce started with the bank in Morinville, Ab., as a consumer credit interest clerk. His career with Scotiabank has taken him across Alberta and B.C. Bruce is planning on traveling the entire first year of his retirement. Donnie Ungaro is the inaugural executive director of The Kelowna Innovation Society. The society is a non-profit entity established to grow the region’s hightech industry. Donnie formerly headed the Okanagan Young Professionals Initiative for the EDC and owns and operates Culinary Ink GastroVentures. Congratulations to the
Debbie Welder, owner of Duffers Restaurant and Lounge, and chef Alex Lavroff. following local students who graduated from the certified general accountant (CGA) program at the Chartered Professional Accountants of B.C. (CPABC) convocation ceremony on Nov. 21: Amanda Burchell, Amrit Buttar, Leyla Guliyeva, Sydney Harper, Michael Hazen, Schuyler Holoboff, Jason Lamont, Wei-Fu Li, Laura Toneff and John Van Alphen. Trout Waters Fly & Tackle, owned and operated by Savos Koutsantonis and Nick Pace, has expanded, adding a second floor to increase the store to
5,300 square feet. The new store look will be unveiled Friday, Dec. 4, located at 101 -2340 Highway 97 N. Watch for all types of sales specials on products of Patagonia, Mustang PFD Collar Model 2015, Fish Cat 4 Boat, all cooler bags and packs, Scotty Products, Maui Jim and Zeal Sunglasses and many more sale items throughout the store. Trout Waters specialize in fly fishing, fishing tackle, guided trips, lures, hooks, Hardy, Simms, Boats, Outdoors, Sage, Winston, Fishpond, G.Loomis, Lyman, Stillwater, Lakes, Island Reels and Fly
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fishing clinics. Call 250980-0800. Blair Forrest, a lawyer with Pushor Mitchell, is the new chair of Accelerate Okanagan, the non-profit organization that supports the hightech industry in the Okanagan. Joining Blair on the board will be Quinton Pullen (Grant Thornton); Aidan Cole (Procera Networks); Corrie Griffiths (EDC); Lane Merrifield (FreshGrade); Karen Hawes (Interior Savings Credit Union); Jeff Keen (Wheelhouse Ventures); Scot Speiser, Tana Plewes (Discovery Centre for Entrepreneurship); Heather Schneider (Okanagan College); Gordon Prokes, (Infade Communications) and Steve Wandler (FreshGrade). Four employees of the City of Kelowna, Waste Water Treatment Plant received long service awards. Congratulations to Daniel Demers and Henry Kohout (20 years), Cameron Moody (15 years) and Dennis Dexel (10 years). CIBC financial advisor Shera-Lynn Gobeil has recently changed branches, moving to the downtown CIBC Banking Centre, 328 Bernard
Ave. Shera-Lynn has been in the financial services industry since 2002 and her qualifications include small business advisory certification and the registered retirement consultant designation. Her expertise spans across small business ventures, including professionals and also wealth management, investment planning and retail banking. Call 250-7636611 (444); email sheralynn.gobeil@cibc.com. CREW Marketing Partners has added Amber Hanson to its team of strategic marketers. With 15 years of experience under her belt in tourism and hospitality, Amber has worked for Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Destination Canada and Celebrity Cruises. Ricky & Friends Community of Giving is a store front operation located at 150B Gray Rd. in Rutland. Owned and operated by Judy Liebholz, it is a faithbased business that is focused on supporting individuals with special abilities, teaching them craft skills such as sewing, craft-making and knitting to help provide for the less fortunate. As well as creating items, they also sell jewelry, Christmas crafts and many other gift items using the funds to help others. The activities are designed to increase hand/eye coordination, communication skills, creativity, team work, responsibility and friendship. Judy started the business in the name of her brother, Ricky Larson, who had down syndrome. They will also provide services to individuals either independently or through a government funded contract. Check them out. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday to Saturday.
Call 250-807-4954 or 250-762-2276. Merri Kamochinski, formerly of Colliers, has joined the team at Associated Property Management owned and operated by Daniel Lobsinger. Call 250-7120025. Sherri Baker, owner of Elevate Beauty Loft at 455 Lawrence Ave. in Kelowna, is looking for two stylists to work in her shop. Interested? Call 250-718-1238. This year, Global Okanagan wants your help to help your local food banks. Global is featuring calendars with beautiful Okanagan scenic photographs submitted by their local viewers. For a minimum of a $25 donation to your local food bank, Global Okanagan will give you a Your Okanagan calendar for a $25 donation to the food bank. Look for Global Okanagan personalities such as Duane English and Wesla Wong at Orchard Park Shopping Centre from Dec. 11 to 13. Taste of Japan, presented by the Kasugai Sister City Association, will be held Sunday, Dec. 6, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Parkinson Recreation Centre. Admission $2 per person or $5 per family. It’s fun for the entire family with Japanese cuisine, tea ceremony, Ikebana display, gift basket raffle, holiday baking and more. Uptown Rutland’s Christmas Light-Up, presented by Valley First Credit Union, is set for Sunday, Dec. 6, from 3 to 6 p.m. with the official tree light-up ceremony 4:30 p.m. at Roxby Square. Award winning makeup artist and two-time Cosa nominee Nikki
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business __________________________________________________________________ THE GREEN VANITY
Cosmetics boutique and beauty bar opens in downtown Kelowna Ave., sharing space with Blackfish Apparel. Formerly with Estée Lauder and Dior at The Hudson’s Bay and also with Shopper’s Drug Mart, Nikki specializes
DEHART FROM A21 Hunter has opened The Green Vanity, a clean cosmetics boutique and beauty bar located in Kelowna at 473 Bernard
in cosmetics and skin care. Green Vanity offers products that are free of toxins, chemicals, fragrance, gluten, cruelty free, vegan, and Canadian. She has
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products that help people with cancer treatments, who are chemically intolerant, celiac and people who simply want to make healthy ethical choices. Some of the brands she offers are Sola, Elate, Sweet Leilani, Corpa Flora and Viva Health. Along with selling product, Nikki gives green makeup lessons to help you transition to green products. She will walk you through the steps and educate you through the entire process in her unique, quaint, relaxed lounge environment. Her hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Saturday. Call 250-801-6846; online thegreenvanity.ca. On Nov. 24, the staff of PMF Chartered Professional Accountants participated in a charity food drive. Over the past six years, PMF Inc. has donated food and supplies in excess of $35,000 to local food
banks and other charities. The staff and their families went to Costco and filled 12 carts with food and other items for struggling families, which were then sorted and delivered to charities for Christmas hampers. Hudson’s Bay Kelowna is hosting a Men’s Night of Shopping on Thursday, Dec. 10, from 6 to 9 p.m. There will be door prize draws every 1/2 hour; gift wrapping by donation to the Men’s Shelter; a $150 shopping spree; special promotions in cosmetics and fragrance; free hand massages and if you use your HBC credit card in men’s wear, you can enter to win your purchase free. Men, what could be simpler and more fun than that! Kelowna International Choir will host a 20th anniversary benefit concert at the Delta Grand Hotel on Sunday, Dec. 13, at 2:30 p.m. in aid of the Kelowna
Nikki Hunter is owner of The Green Vanity. Community Food Bank. The show is directed by Gwen Plitt with accompanist Esther Goertz. Admission is by donation only whether monetary or food. Call Shirley Keller at 250765-0720.
Looking for a Volunteer Opportunity this holiday season? Sign up for a 2 hour shift for The Salvation Army 2015 Kettle Campaign. Indoor & outdoor locations. Runs from Nov. 19 - Dec. 24, 2015 To ring the bells in the Central Okanagan call 250.860.2329 ext. 324 or email kettles@kelsa.ca
Birthdays of the week: Happy 65th Will Hoogewoonink (Dec. 8); Toni Vos (Dec. 1); Don Holzer (Dec. 2); Krystyna Werbowy (Dec. 3); Hal Puder (Dec. 3); Sherry Cote (Dec. 3); Heather Zais (Dec. 4); Kamel Abougoush (Dec. 5); Candace Bennett (Dec. 5); Donna Pawulski (Dec. 5); Anne Schneider (Dec. 6); Dallas Gray (Dec. 6); Sonia Withers (Dec. 6); Judie Steeves (Dec. 6); Sherri Paiement (Dec. 6); Jerry Mason (Dec. 7); Gary Winchester (Dec. 8). Maxine DeHart is a Kelowna city councillor and local hotelier. Phone her at 250-979-4546 or 250-862-7662, fax 250-860-3173, email maxdehart@telus.net.
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North Glenmore Elementary Community Connection
Home of the Gators
The Most Important Meal of the Day
Mrs. Caig, a Certified Education Assistant (CEA) at North Glenmore, is a very special part of our school. She volunteers her time from 7:30 to when the bell rings at 8:30, to make sure all children get a healthy and nutritious breakfast. She gets 6-10 students that may not have breakfast at home. She provides lots of healthy breakfast items such as cereal, eggs, toast, milk, bagels, fresh fruit and yogurt. As you can tell, none of these foods provided are unhealthy or sugary. All of this delicious food is provided by North Glenmore Elementary School. The Breakfast Club, as it is called, also encourages children to use good manners, share with others and develop social skills, like how to carry on a conversation and how to be patient. As Mrs. Caig says you must have a smile on their face and a kind heart to be welcomed. By: Maddox, Anna, Abby and McKenna
DECEMBER 2015
North Glenmore PAC
The P.A.C. stands for Parent Advisory Council. All schools in school district #23 have a P.A.C. They meet once per month. Their goals are to communicate between home and school, raise money for things like iPad, fieldtrips, technology, playground equipment that can make the school a great place to learn. This year’s president is Robynn Robertson! The P.A.C. organizes many events such as the welcome back to school pizza social, the spring fair, family dances, fun lunches, primary Kidfest, Teacher appreciation lunch and many more memorable activities. Their job is very important because the money raised goes to the school so that the principal, vice principal and teachers so they can make N.G.E. a better place to learn and play. The students at NGE thank the PAC for all your efforts and contributions. Alexa, Landon, Khyra, Amelia, Abbie Other contributors: Nick and Nate R. Brenner, Heather and Matthew
Mission Control Written by: Connor, Nate M, Dylan
Here are North Glenmore, we are dedicated to kindness and making our school a better place to be. A group of committed Grade 6 students have formed a team called Mission Control. Their job is to come up with weekly and monthly challenges for the entire school to participate in including empathy, acts of kindness towards others and saying thank-you. Mission Control has a new kindness mission every few weeks for the student at North Glenmore. Students share their stories of acts of kindness every morning as a part of our morning announcements. The goal of Mission Control is to help make the school a happier place. Mr.Kleckner, our vice principal, said that he felt that the Mission Control Team are terrific leaders and wonderful role models for the younger students at North Glenmore. We can't wait to see what results we see with our next mission, which is generosity.
North Glenmore Grade Six Volleyball Jamboree
On November 25th, the grade six girls and boys Volleyball Teams had the opportunity to participate in the first ever Grade 6 Volleyball Jamboree at K.S.S hosted by Mr.Triggs leadership class! All seven schools played six, twenty minute games refereed by the K.S.S leadership class with five minute breaks in between games. The purpose of this tournament was to have fun, meet students from other schools and to develop social skills and sportsmanship. This was a great opportunity for players to get an idea of what it might be like to play on Middle, High School and perhaps even a university team! Thanks KSS Leadership, Mr. Triggs and Sylvain Guinard for organizing this fun event. A special thanks to Mrs. Letkeman and Mr. Smith for coaching our teams! By: Shawna, Amanda and Ryan
ROOTS OF EMPATHY AT N.G.E
AN INTERVIEW WITH
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NGE’s New Principal
Coming to a new school is never easy, but can you imagine coming to a new school…as a principal?! Mr. Birkeland did just that, and we sat down with him to find out how he has settled into his new role as Principal of North Glenmore Elementary. Q1. What was it like to come to North Glenmore? A1. It was very exciting and I will never will forget the beginning of the year when staff and students welcomed me by clipping clothes pins with little gators (our school mascot) and their names on me! Q2. What are your thoughts about the staff? A2. They are incredible talented staff and hard working. They also care very much for the students. The students are
in great care when they walk into our school each morning. Q3. What Challenges have faced so far? A3. NGE is a big school so it’s hard to get to know all students. But I am enjoying the opportunity to get to know our entire school community. Q4. How big of a job is it to move from one school to another? A4. It was a big job with lots to do. That said, the students here at North Glenmore have made the move a lot of fun. Q5. Did Ms. Buckley give you any parting advice when she retired? A5. No advice although she did tell me what an amazing school and community we have and I would love it here. She was right! By: Izzy, Jordan and Jai
Every three weeks our kindergarten students are being educated and entertained by one little baby named Zayah. She comes with her mom to teach our kindergarten students about empathy. The instructor, Mrs. Zoppi, along with the baby and her mother (Lisa) arrive at NGE every third Thursday, teaching the skill of empathy. We all know that empathy is a hard subject to teach…especially to 5 year olds, but having a real baby come in and letting kindergarteners watch her grow and behave, is real life education! This program is called ROOTS OF EMPATHY and their mission is to build caring and peaceful societies through the development of children and youth. This program teaches how to show empathy, getting to know the needs of a baby; what it means when a baby cries, what the baby wants, and just because the baby is a crying baby doesn’t mean that the baby is a bad baby! It is so valuable to practice caring about others and our young students are being encouraged to use the knowledge that they learned in this class in their social life as well as at home. We are proud of the ROOTS OF EMPATHY program and how it is preparing our young gators to grow up and become sensitive, caring human beings. By Leah and Sierra
Gr.6 Kindie Monitors Set an Example at NGE
The grade sixes at NGE are true role models. They like to put others before themselves. One example of their leadership is volunteering as kindergarten play-pals. A kindergarten play pal’s job is to make sure that the kindergarteners are safe and that they have a good time during the lunch break. A kindergarten play-pal first goes to the kindergartener class room where they drop off their lunch and water bottles. They then help the kindergarteners get ready to go outside. Next, they lead the little ones out of the door to go to the playground for about 30 minutes. After the playtime, they line up with the play-pals and walk back to class. Once they are in the class room and all accounted for, they peacefully enjoy their lunches with friends and those of us that volunteered to be kindergarten playpals. Being a kindergarten play-pal is one of the most important leadership roles at our beloved school, North Glenmore Elementary. By: Austin, James and Taylor
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Since 2003, the Cool Arts Society has been providing art opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities. While there is significant ebb and flow in the number of clients CAS works with, due to the number of special programs it runs, executive director Rena Warren estimated they serve about 70 people through their main programs at any given time. CAS hasn’t always served a client base that large. In fact, Warren noted the nonprofit organization has seen
much of its growth in the past four or five years. “It started out with weekend workshops, and I think at that point it was one a month,” she recalled. “Then they extended to one a month plus a Monday class. I started with the organization five years ago, and when I came they were running a Monday class and weekend workshop, sometimes two per month.” Now, CAS offers classes on Monday and Tuesday, two classes on Thursday, two open studio sessions per week, as well as weekend workshops. It also helps clients get
involved in the community with events such as Art Walk, Culture Days, creating public sculptures and making exhibitions. Prior to July 2014, CAS programs had always been held in rented spaces and not in a studio it could call home. That changed in July when CAS applied for and received a studio in the Rotary Centre for the Arts, which provides their clients with a consistent location where they can leave their work until the next session. While CAS started as a way to provide art opportunities for those who otherwise wouldn’t have access to them,
the program has grown to also provide community engagement for its clients. Warren explained there is a great sense of community among its clients, allowing participants to connect with others. At its core, however, CAS is still about allowing its clients to be creative through art. “For those adults who want to practise art but don’t have access to regular art programs, they can make that decision to practise art in a supported environment,” Warren said. “They get an opportunity to
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Cat Wells will bring her Janis Joplin tribute show to Lake Country for a performance at the Creekside Theatre on Jan. 16.
CONCERT Janis Joplin tribute show featuring Cat Wells Saturday, Jan. 16, 20126 6:30 p.m. Creekside Theatre 10241 Bottom Wood Lake Rd. Lake Country
Toronto native Cat Wells has developed an uncanny impersonation of the 1960s blues/rock artist Janis Joplin. Along with her ability to mimic Joplin’s voice, Wells has paid close attention to every detail about the singer onstage, from the costumes to her moves and mannerisms. Along with her own band, Wells will add the Okanagan’s “Uptown Hornz” for their Interior performances creating an impressive nine-piece ensemble. Wells will perform many of the classic Joplin song renditions including Ball and Chain, Summertime, Mercedes Benz, Another Piece of My Heart, and Me and Bobby McGee. Tickets are available at Creekside Theatre Box Office, 10241 Bottom Wood Lake Rd. Call 250864-3155
CONCERT Westbank Country Opry Christmas show Sunday, Dec.6 3 p.m. Westbank Emmanuel Church 2600 Herbert Road West Kelowna
The Westbank Country Opry singing cast will be joined by Elvis tribute singer Jeff Bodner for its annual Christmas concert. Bodner has performed nationally and internationally with his Elvis tribute show dating back to 1987. Bodner won the
Penticton Elvis Festival in 2007, and has competed in the Images of the King Competition in Memphis. Donations will also be accepted to the food bank. Tickets available at the door, $10/person. CONCERT Oliver Sister Speak and Raquel Cole Saturday, Dec. 19 8 p.m. The Streaming Cafe 596 Leon Ave. Kelowna Sister Speak’s moving live show and unique musical pallet has afforded opening slots for Xavier Rudd, Chris Isaak and Air Supply. Led by Canadian singer-songwriter Sherri Anne and a talented band, Sister Speak is currently based in San Diego and performs more than 150 concerts a year. Sister Speak’s musical forte is built around compelling vocals, rootsy yet gritty guitar stylings, and thought-provoking lyrics. Raquel Cole is a seasoned singersongwriter and multiinstrumentalist who has featured on Sirius XM’s The Highway and was the opening act on tour for Diamond Rio. And she’s only 21. The performances of Cole and Sister Speak will be streamed online at streamingcafe.net. ART EXHIBIT Landon Mackenzie: Parallel Journey—Works on Paper Until Jan. 17 Kelowna Art Gallery 1315 Water St Artist Landon Mackenzie literally brought suitcases full of works to the Kelowna
CONCERT Matt Hoyle Friday, Dec. 4 Doc Willoughbys 353 Bernard Ave. Kelowna Matt Hoyle is a low down, wailing bluesman, hailing from deepest darkest New Zealand: After broadening his horizons through obtaining a bachelors degree in music and becoming proficient in both composition and orchestral scoring, Hoyle traveled to Europe and somehow managed to survive as a wandering minstrel. Eventually he landed
in Vancouver where he settled. Drawing inspiration from Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, Son House, BB King, Eric Bibb, Gary Clark Jr., Robert Cray, Seasick Steve and Otis Redding, Hoyle combines all influences both classic and modern to create his own unique blues sound. CONCERT Okanagan Festival Singers Saturday, Dec. 5 7:30 p.m. First Lutheran Church 4091 Lakeshore Dr. Kelowna The Okanagan Festival Singers, long known in the Okanagan Valley for their expertise with baroque music, will perform G.F. Handel’s Messiah on Dec. 5. Originally written over 250 years ago for Easter, Handel’s Messiah burst onto the stage at Dublin’s Musick Hall on April 13, 1742. That first audience was more than 700 attendees as women had been asked to wear dresses “without hoops” in order to make “room for more company.” Handel was already an esteemed musician but his Messiah will stand forever as a testimony to his abilities as a great composer. Ticket prices for the concert are $30 adults; $20 students and can be purchased at Wentworth Music, Keystone Music and Mosaic Books. For more information, please see the website ofsingers.com.
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THEATRE Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Until Dec. 20 Kelowna Actors Studio 1379 Ellis St. Kelowna . Originally billed as “the most phantasmagorical musical in the history of everything,” Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is a classic musical adventure featuring an out-ofthis world car that flies through the air and sails the seas. It tells the story of eccentric inventor, Caractacus Potts, who with the help of his children, Jeremy and Jemima, and the everlovely Truly Scrumptious, sets about saving a former Grand Prixwinning race car from the scrap heap. Soon they discover the car has magical properties, including the ability to float and take flight. After word gets out about its extraordinary abilities, trouble ensues when the evil Baron
Bomburst decides he wants it all to himself, launching Caractacus, Jeremy, Jemima, and Truly on a series of highflying high jinx to save the miraculous motorcar. Based on the timeless novel by famed James Bond author and creator Ian Fleming, the production features the music and lyrics by the legendary Sherman brothers, composers of Mary Poppins. Before being turned
into a stage musical, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang was a 1968 British musical film, starring Dick Van Dyke as Caractacus Potts and Sally Anne Howes as Truly Scrumptious. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is directed by Angela Lavender, a local actor, director, and teacher who has staged productions across the valley including the young
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COF provides vital support for Cool Arts Society programs ART FROM B1 learn art, take workshops, exhibit their art work, to create public art in the community and connect with the community in that way.” As a non-profit organization, CAS relies on
funding and fundraising to operate. One of the major funders of the program is the Central Okangan Foundation, which earlier this year further increased the security of its funding. Traditionally, COF would
fund specific projects, such as Lamb to Loom. Lamb to Loom was a project where CAS connected with a local sheep farmer and had clients watch sheep shearing before washing the wool by hand, dying it, and then using hand spindles to weave the
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With a growing client base and a certainty of studio space, Warren and the rest of the Cool Arts Society are continuing to envision how to become even larger and provide more art opportunities for even more people.
“That’s really great, because it means rather than focusing on specific projects, we can focus on what we do well. “That money from them is vital to our organization so we can really put our energy into maintaining what we do best.”
wool into art they displayed in an exhibit. The funding changed this year, as now COF has approved a three-year grant for the Cool Arts Society. “That is not specific to a specific project, but can go to general operating,” Warren explained.
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at Kelowna Tickets box office in Orchard Park Mall. THEATRE The Happy Elf Friday, Dec. 4 7 p.m. Mary Irwin Theatre in the Rotary Centre for the Arts 421 Cawston Ave. Kelowna The Studio9 arts school students will present The Happy Elf. Eubie the Elf is on a musical mission to bring Christmas cheer to a town on Santa’s naughty list. With the music written by Harry Connick, Jr., The Happy Elf tells the tale of Eubie the Elf, a lovable fellow who wants to spread Christmas joy throughout the town of Bluesville. Hoping to introduce a new generation of children to the joys of jazz, Connick has crafted a musical landscape against which Eubie’s story unfolds. The Happy Elf follows Eubie, the happiest elf in the North Pole. More than anything else, Eubie longs to be a part of Santa’s sleigh team. Instead, he’s stuck checking the naughty-ornice lists. Then one Christmas Eve he sees something strange—in the whole town of Bluesville, not a single person has been nice. With a pinch of elfish magic and a magical whoosh, Eubie’s off to Bluesville. But can he turn a whole town of naughty children nice in just one day? Tickets available at SelectYourTickets.com
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performance. For ticket informaton, contact Clair Smith-Burns at 250-764-5188.
Handel’s Messiah is an Okanagan Festival Singers tradition that returns again for this Christmas concert season. The Okanagan Festival Singers soloists include two young but highly acclaimed singers from Winnipeg—Jane Fingler and Justin Odwak. As well, the choir looks forward to the return of Fabiana Katz-Esler and Michael Kurschat, who both sang in the 2012
CONCERT Kelowna International Choir Dec. 13 Delta Grand Hotel 1310 Water St. Kelowna For the Kelowna International Choir, 2015 marks the 20th anniversary years of serving the community with Christmas benefit concerts that have raised more than $55,000. This year’s benefit
concert will be in support of the food bank, admission being free with either a food or cash donation. “We believe we should give back to the community where we sing,” said Shirley Keller, president of the Kelowna International Choir. “Our concerts have benefited the food bank for the past 15 years, but we also have given to Kid’s Care, the Rotary Cancer Lodge and the cardiac and mammography units at the hospital in the past.” Under the direction of Gwen Plitt, KIC will
present a program of both traditional and modern Christmas music, backed up by choir accompanist Esther Goertz. Along with the 30-member choir, the benefit concert will also feature award-winning young fiddlers Chloe and Kyle Davidson. CONCERT André-Philippe Gagnon Wednesday, Dec. 30 Kelowna Community Theatre 1375 Water St. André-Philippe Gagnon skyrocketed to fame in
1985 with an appearance on The Tonight Show when it was hosted by Johnny Carson. The after-effects of Gagnon’s television performance, reaching an audience of 15 million viewers, were immediate. His impressionist act is unique for his specialized talent in impersonating the singing voices of celebrities, as opposed to his contemporaries, who typically can do only the speaking voices. Tickets are available at the Kelowna Box Office outlet in Orchard Park Mall or by calling 1-855441-7500.
CONCERT Spectrum Singers Dec. 4-5 St. Michael’s Cathedral 608 Sutherland Ave. Kelowna The Spectrum Singers Christmas season concert this year is entitled “Our Christmas Gift of Song. The Spectrum Singers will perform a selection of classical and traditional songs, under the direction of Kim Kleineberg and with special guest vocalist Mark Wells. Tickets ($10 for students and $20 for adults) will soon be available from all choir members, as well as at Mosaic Books in downtown Kelowna and the UPS Store in West Kelowna (by Save-OnFoods). CONCERT Okanagan Festival Singers
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• Guest Speaker Series hosted by Creative Studies at UBC Okanagan, professional creative and critical speakers representing visual artists, authors, performing artists, etc. Dec 4 Stephen Foster (media art) Free to the public 6 to 9 pm in Fipke Centre, room FIP 121, at 3247 University Way, UBCO campus. • Lake Country Art Gallery’s Under 100 Small affordable art works by Okanagan artists Continues to Dec 21 at 10356 Bottom Wood Lake Rd.
lakecountryartgallery@ shaw.ca or 250-766-1299 • Tiny Tim Charity Toy Breakfast in support of the Salvation Army’s Christmas Campaign. Enjoy hot buffet breakfast in exchange for new, unwrapped gift. Thursday Dec 3, 6:30 to 9:30 am at Coast Capri Hotel, 1171 Harvey Ave (Hwy 97). 250-860-6060 • Helen Gorman Craft Fair featuring handmade craft items donated by Helen Gorman Elementary School students and parents. Most items under $20. Thursday, Dec 3,
2:30 to 7 pm at Helen Gorman School Gym, 3230 Salmon Rd., West Kelowna blackdog9@telus.net or 250-212-2908 • Quigley Holiday Craft Fair local artists and crafters, brought to you by the Quigley PAC. Saturday, Dec 5 from 9 am to 2 pm at Quigley Elementary School qge.pac@sd23.bc.ca • Last Chance 23rd Annual Christmas Craft Sale: Over 50 crafters, homemade goodies, bring a donation for the food bank. Sunday, Dec. 6 from10 am – 3 pm at Winfield Memorial Hall. rkvolk@
shaw.ca, 250-863-0649 • Breakfast with Santa. Enjoy a pancake breakfast and support the Salvation Army Christmas Toy Drive by bringing an unwrapped toy for either a boy or girl. Please RSVP to reserve your seat. Monday, December 7, 8 to 9:30 am at Chartwell Chatsworth, 1831 Parkview Cres., Kelowna cgroat@chartwell.com or 250-860-1064 • Kelowna City Concert Band presents Christmas Time Around the World. An evening of Christmas music and fun. Free admission. Wednesday, Dec 9, at 7:30 p.m. at First
Lutheran Church, 4091 Lakeshore Road. •Scrooge Christmas Breakfast Buffet breakfast (free with donation). Help decorate the ‘Charlie Brown’ Christmas tree by purchasing a gift card. These gift cards will be used to help teenagers in our community who come from families in need. All proceeds go to support the Salvation Army. Wednesday, Dec 9, 6:30 to 9:30 am at Sandalwood Retirement Resort, 580 Yates Rd. jenniferb@ regencyresorts.ca or 250717-1884 facebook.com/
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• An Evening of Yoga starts with a simple breathing exercise, followed by a 45-minute easy yoga asana program. The next 20 minutes is an ancient mantra meditation which is done with music. A wonderful vegetarian meal finishes the evening. Everyone is welcome. Cost is by donation. Wednesdays 6 to 8 pm at 721 Bernard Ave. (back gate entrance upstairs) continues to mid June. sunvalleyyoga@ hotmail.com • SMART Recovery meeting, addiction recovery based on the latest scientific research and by participating in a free, self-empowering, science-based mutual help group. Thursdays 7 pm through May 24, 2016 at The Bridge Youth and Family Services (Portable 2), 760 Hwy. 33 W., Rutland. paul_hearnden@ hotmail.com. • Thursday Night Dance Vic & Co keeps the toes tapping with a well rounded selection of dances including waltz, foxtrot, polka, two-step, latin, schottische, the odd pattern dance and maybe something new. Admission $6. It’s fun and great exercise. Thursdays from 7-10 pm through Dec. 17 at Parkinson Activity Centre, 1700 Parkinson Way. 250-860-4391 or irenenadain@shaw.ca • Kelowna Toastmasters Club Develop your communication skills in a fun, supportive environment. Learn how to express your ideas with confidence and wow your audience. Guests are
welcome. Mondays 7 pm through June 20, 2016 at Rotary Centre for the Arts, 2nd Floor, 421 Cawston Ave., Kelowna. • Kelowna Flying Solo Toastmasters improve your communication skills and open doors in your personal and professional life. Learn in a selfpaced atmosphere of fun and fellowship. Guests are always welcome. Come and improve your speaking & networking skills. Tuesdays 7 to 9 pm at the Rotary Centre for the Arts, Kelowna. info@flyingsolo toastmasters.ca or 250-451-6564 http:// flyingsolotoastmasters.ca • Contact Bridge Club Partners will play together all day changing opponents every four hands. Goal is to improve partners’ bidding/playing skills and provide an enjoyable social afternoon. $2 each. Tuesdays 12:45 4 pm through Nov. 11 at St Andrews Church, 4619 Lakeshore Drive. Kelowna. Enroll at partnersbridge@shaw.ca • Cribbage Tournament on the 4th Sunday of each month plus 5th Sunday if on the calendar. $30 per team includes hot lunch, coffee, etc. Registration at 9 am, games start at 10 am sharp at the Lake Country Senior Center, 9830 Bottom Wood Lake Rd, Winfield. Pre-registration at 250762-6208 or 250-7665437. Info lchealth@ shaw.ca. • Etcetera, a drop-in group for youths 13-18 who identify as LGBT and their allies with peer-led support and discussions, presented by Okanagan Pride Society with Living Positive Resource Centre. Thursdays 778-7535830 macdonald@lprc.ca www.okanaganpride.com • Seniors Outreach Services Society (Seniors Outreach and Resource Centre) is one of the Okanagan’s largest seniors agencies, with a variety of programs to serve seniors’ needs. Coffee Break every Wednesday at 10 a.m.. Eldernet every Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. is a drop-in where seniors can get tips on using technology. Visit Seniors Outreach at 102-2055 Benvoulin Court in Kelowna; phone at 250-861-6180 or email senior@telus.net. To add your item go to kelownacapnews.com and follow Calendar links.
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Christmas concerts upcoming Christmas music fans are invited to attend a special concert presented by St. Paul’s United Church, featuring St. Paul’s Choir, Gospel Praise and the Men’s Chorus. Special guest performers will include the SongShine Singers and Pastor Weir with the Seventh Day Adventist Church. The concert will be held at the current temporary home of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1130 Springfield Rd., on Friday Dec. 4, and Friday, Dec. 11, 7 p.m. both days. Admission is free. ••• Songshine-Kelowna offers classes free of charge and open to anyone wanting to improve their voice through music. Music classes are held every Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. Classes are under the capable leadership of choir director Sylvia Clerke at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1130 Springfield Rd. For further information, call Sylvia at 250869-9323 or email syma1943@gmailcom. ••• An evening of Christmas music will be presented Saturday, Dec. 12, 7 p.m., at The Cathedral Church of St Michael & All Angels, 608 Sutherland Ave., in Kelowna. The one-hour concert will feature the Kelowna Community Gospel Choir with Peter DeRoche and accompanist Shelley Burger. Admission is by donation for the church to help those in need in the community.
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Researchers investigate relationship of polyunsaturated fats and diabetes Dietary fat has dangerous alliances in the diabetes war, according to UBC researchers. Their findings show that certain fats consumed in excessively high levels contribute to sedentary behaviour and a predisposition to insulin resistance, similar to that observed in Type 2 diabetes. “We tend to think there’s an inherent, fixed capacity of each human or animal to exercise, but that may not be true,” said Sanjoy Ghosh, a researcher and assistant professor of biology in the Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences. “The factors motivating physical activity can actually be influenced by our diet.” Ghosh’s lab, aptly named the Dietary Interventions and Better Exercise through Experimental Science Center (D.I.A.B.E.T.E.S) studies the detriments of polyunsaturated fats (PUFA)—a cheap, goto fat in mass-produced consumer products. “Today, the amount of polyunsaturated fats in our world may be one of the leading causes of why we are so lazy,” said Ghosh. This research was made possible thanks
to funding from the Canadian Diabetes Association, the Michael Smith Foundation (Scholar), and the Dairy Farmers of Canada. “While we have long understood the role of excess calories in the development of obesity and in turn the risk for diabetes, Ghosh’s work suggests the impact of some foods may not be that simple, says Dr. Jan Hux, chief science officer with the Canadian Diabetes Association. “His important findings shed light on the role of certain dietary fats on the impulse to exercise— thus both contributing to the consumption of calories and inhibiting the mechanism to burn them off,” said Hux. Essential for human survival, omega-3 and omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFA, n-6 PUFA) should be consumed in about equal measure. But the Western diet has increasingly spun out of control with n-6 PUFA consumption, which can result in increased tissue inflammation and interfere with n-3s healthy aspects. “Based on our research we strongly recommend that particular attention be paid to controlling
dietary fatty acid levels while planning lifestyle interventions to reduce sedentary behaviour and insulin resistance in susceptible populations,” said Ghosh. North Americans ingest about 10 to 20 times the amount of n-6 fats as they do the n-3 variety— and mostly in the form of refined oils. Ghosh’s team looks at the effects of n-6 PUFA on our health, which is prey to a vicious cycle of “over-nutrition” and physical inactivity, causing obesity. Indeed, North American cases of obesity and diabetes are rising on a pandemic scale, says Gosh. “It’s a cholesterolcentric world,” said Ghosh. “For a long time we measured cholesterol as a biomarker for everything. Maybe people should start measuring exercise, voluntary physical activity, inflammation, and other things, and really look at how unsaturated fats influence health.” Ghosh’s work on dietary fats was recently published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry.
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• People with diabetes are three times more likely to be hospitalized with cardiovascular disease. • Key findings by the IDF in 2014 show that 415 million people worldwide have diabetes, and that by 2035 this will rise to 592 million. In the same year, diabetes caused at least $612 billion US in health expenditure —11 per cent of total spending on adults.
A free information session about seniors’ housing will cover various options, including subsidized housing, supportive living, assisted living, and residential care. An Interior Health representative will be present to answer long term care questions. This session is provided monthly. Thursday, Dec. 10 from 10 to 11 am at the Seniors Outreach & Resource Centre, #102 2055 Benvoulin Court. To register call 250861-6180 or email senior@telus.net.
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Retired teachers association to hold Christmas luncheon at Capri Hotel The annual Christmas luncheon for the Central Okanagan Retired Teacher’s Association will take place Monday, Dec. 7, at the Coast Capri Hotel. All retired teachers and their guests are welcome, with a special welcome to retired teachers (and guests) from Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario.
pre-diabetes, according to the Canadian Diabetes Association. • Diabetes is a chronic, often debilitating and sometimes fatal disease, in which the body either cannot produce insulin or cannot properly use the insulin it produces. • Diabetes complications are associated with premature death. It is estimated that one in 10 deaths in Canadian adults was attributable to diabetes in 2008-09.
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The doors will open at 11:30 a.m. with lunch served at noon. There will be a Christmas sing-along, 50/50 draw and a live auction with proceeds going to the CORTA bursary fund for School District 23 graduates. Tickets are $25. To reserve your places, email Willie Findlater at wfindlater@uniserve.com.
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First Central Green homes honour city’s heritage Mission Group Homes has unveiled the design for the first residential project at the Central Green development in Kelowna. Sales are anticipated to begin in early 2016 for heritage-inspired modern lofts which will transform the corner of Richter Street and Harvey Avenue. All three Mission Group buildings at Central Green will feature accents of “school-house” red brick and detailed cornice ledges around the roofline. The architecture pays homage to both the original brick Kelowna Secondary School that was established over 75 years ago and Central School, established over 100 years ago. “It was important for us to have the homes at Central Green fit with the character of the neighbourhood and honour the rich heritage of the site,” said Mission Group Homes president Randy Shier. “Our plans are inspired by the desire to live in a place where you can comfortably work and play. Homeowners at Central Green will live park-side and in an energy-efficient home, where they can make a positive impact on the environment and enjoy a sustainable community where every-
thing’s within reach.” The 83-unit building will be located on the southeast side of the property and will help to address the need for housing in the downtown area. Starting in the low $200,000s, the homes at Central Green will have one, two and junior three-bedroom living options. All the homes at Central Green will be Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certified, requiring reduced energy, water and natural resources, create less waste, and have better indoor air quality and temperature regulation. “You’re so close to downtown, beaches and every urban convenience you could ever want— it is truly the new hub of Kelowna,” added Shier. “From the intimate plazas and small shops to the future Rowcliffe Park, Central Green will be a vibrant community. Not only will the park have designated areas to exercise and play sports, it will have a designated area for children, music-lovers, pet-lovers, and green thumbs.” Construction of the new park is set to begin in 2017. Mission Group is anticipating occupancy by the fall/winter of 2017. For more information see newhubofkelowna. com.
FortisBC will extend the Energy Conservation Assistance Program, an initiative aimed at helping income-qualified customers make energy efficient improvements to their home, to an estimated 25,000 residential electricity customers in the Southern Interior and the Kootenays. “We want to support customers in their efforts to understand and manage their energy use,” said Roger Dall’Antonia, executive vice-president, customer service and regulatory affairs at FortisBC. “Through this program, we remove the upfront cost of making energy-efficient home improvements and help customers who face financial barriers lower their energy costs.” ECAP participants will receive, at no cost, a visit by an energy evaluator who will provide a home energy assessment and personalized energy saving advice. The evaluator will also install simple energy savings products like energy-efficient lighting, draft proofing and low-flow water fixtures. The home will be assessed to determine if it’s suitable for insulation upgrades, a refrigerator upgrade or a more energy-efficient furnace. The installation of these simple energy-saving measures alone can save participants up to $165 per year in energy costs. This can have the greatest impact for customers who likely experience higher than average utility
Kelowna homeowner Racquel Funnel with ECAP evaluator Robbie Sehra. CONTRIBUTED bills over winter because their homes may be less efficient or they have heating systems that are more expensive to operate, like electric baseboards (for example, as compared to heat pumps). Heating and cooling can account for more than 50 per cent of a home’s energy use and utility bills can spike during periods of cold weather. Water heating can account for more than 25 per cent of use throughout the year. Racquel Funnel, an ECAP program participant in Kelowna, said, “I signed up for the program because I think it’s important to be conscious of your energy use and this is a good opportunity to know
where you stand and get help to do something about it.” Taking steps like the ones offered through this program are important for all customers to consider, especially prior to the winter heating season. With this expansion into the FortisBC electricity region, the program is now available to customers with electrically-heated homes in Kelowna, the South Okanagan-Similkameen and the West Kootenays, and customers of the City of Penticton, District of Summerland, City of Grand Forks and Nelson Hydro. For more information about the ECAP program or to apply for an assessment, visit fortisbc.com/myecap.
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HONEST, reliable mature lady to offer cooking, errands/shopping, light cleaning etc. Excellent references. Phone: 250 768 2347 or Email: dsmallow@gmail.com Male 65 Seeks female companion 55 - 65 with room or $ suite; preferably in January or February 2016. Reply to Box #110.
Lost & Found FOUND black & white short haired tuxedo style, healthy, gentle, large male cat 2 unusual markings~ Front paws- toes are white, Back feet - white socks. This cat has been roaming the area for at least 6 months. Call evenings between 9:00pm-9:30pm (250)212-4417 Desperate to ďŹ nd new home. FOUND - not neutered, male cat; grey & silver marbled. Call (250)767-9021. FOUND Orange Tabby cat in Black Mountain area. Call Adrianne 778-753-6698. LOST Bicycle’s Front Fender - It’s Black 6â€?W 14â€? L. Rutland area, Friday Nov.27th (250)862-3921, 250-868-3921 LOST - Black walking cane at Tim Hortons on Enterprise Way. Call 250-765-9874. LOST Male neutered, tattooed, black & white cat. Has been missing for 3 weeks now. Gordon/Martin area downtown. Really missing him. Seen him? Please Call (250)300-3836 Lost Red cotton reading glass case with zipper attaches to the wrist. Brass connection w/ 3 keys. Call 250-861-7894.
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KING, RUBY EILEEN With deep sadness we announce the passing of Ruby King. Beloved wife of Nelson, mother of Brenda (John) and Angie, nana to Jessica, Joshua, Hannah, Kelsey and Mia. Ruby had a long career in nursing and her loving, caring nature will be truly missed. She loved spending time with family, baking and volunteering in the church. Ruby had a large extended family and leaves behind many relatives and friends who will mourn her. We were all so very lucky to have had her in our lives. She will be sorely missed. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com 250-860-7077.
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POLOWICK, HENRY (HANK) LARRY Henry (Hank) Larry Polowick passed away in the Central Okanagan Hospice House on November 24, 2015. Born in Yorkton, SK. Hank is survived by his wife of 42 years Blanche, Sister Phyllis, three brothers Al, Morris and Wally plus numerous nieces, nephews and many friends. He was predeceased by his parents, two sisters and one brother. A private family service will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Central Okanagan Hospice Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Foundation in memory of Hank. Condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.firstmemorialfuneralkelowna.com Arrangements entrusted with First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna. 250-762-2299
CONVILLE , MARY ANNE (Maria Tessari) Born and raised in Warner, Alberta on February 14, 1932 was taken away unexpectedly on November 26, 2015, with her loving family by her side. She was pre-predeceased (in 2003), by her husband Ed (Edward), who she met at a radio station in Lethbridge, AB - who danced her off her feet, and brought her across the Rockies to Kelowna in 1969.Mary is survived by her children: Michael (Carol), Patrick (Deb), Shannon (Norm), Terry (Michelle) and her grandchildren Nicholas, Suzanne (Derrick), Cindy (Caleb), as well as Landen and Braemon – and her first great grandchild Owen. She is predeceased by her older siblings Ann and John, and survived by her younger siblings Lena, Ernie, Marg, Dan, LaDonna, Jean, Lawrence, and Bob. Mary was a long-term resident of Kelowna whose passions included downhill skiing and dancing, as well as walking the Greenway. Since 1977 she was an active member of the Big White ski community, and over the last two decades has been part of the golf community at Gallaghers Canyon. She was also a regular at the Parkinson’s Rec Center gym. Lately Mary was a positive force both within and outside the Hawthorn Park community. She will be greatly missed by her family, many friends, and the community she dearly loved. At Mary’s request the family will be holding a private memorial.In lieu of flowers, Mary would be pleased if you could make a donation to the Kelowna General Hospital Foundation. To leave an online condolence to the family, please visit: www.firstmemorialfuneralkelowna.com Arrangements in care of First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna, BC. 250-762-2299
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SENIOR BOOKKEEPER/ ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN TAX PREPARER required by Hecht & Associates Inc., in their professional practice which provides comprehensive financial services to owner- managed businesses, and individuals. Candidates should have experience in and be conversant with all aspects of bookkeeping with related governmental filings and have strong interpersonal skills. Previous experience in public practice and personal income tax will be considered an asset. Please submit resume & career objectives to: Email: kph@hecht.ca Fax: 250-8683777, 473 West Ave, Kelowna. B.C., V1Y 4Z3
BAND Mgr. sought by Kwakiutl Band in Pt. Hardy. Deadline to send cover letter, resume and salary expectation is 4 PM on Dec. 7 to manager@kwakiutl.bc.ca or fax 250949-6066. Pls request & review job description before applying.
CLASS 1 Qualified Canadian and Local Drivers required Immediately. We are an Okanagan based transport company looking for qualified drivers for the Western Provinces. All picks and drops paid.Assigned units company cell phones and fuel cards. Regular home time. Direct deposit paid every second Friday with no hold backs. We offer a rider and pet policy. All applicants must have reliable transportation and a positive attitude. Please fax resume and abstract to 250-546-0600 or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
HARMAN Sidhu Orchard Kelowna needs Farm Workers, thinning, picking, pruning $10.59/hr. or piece rate, up to 40-60 hrs. per wk. March 1 to Nov. 15, Sukh Sidhu, 1655 Geen Rd. Kel. 250-491-1829
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Are you into exercise, motivated and wanting some extra income? Capital News is looking for a person or persons with a reliable vehicle to deliver newspapers door to door in the Kelowna and Westside areas. Various sized routes on Wednesday and Friday. Your papers would be dropped at your home early in the morning for you to deliver, which leaves the rest of the day free. Work as much or as little as you want. To apply for this position, please call Capital News Circulation at 250-763-7575 and ask for Richard.
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Collators & Inserters Duties include hand collating, straightening papers and pocket feeders on Alphaliner Machine. Shifts start at 8:00 pm. Minimum 2 to 3 days a week. Approx. 16 to 24 hours per week. Good, safe working conditions. Interested applicants may drop off resumes to:
Kelowna Capital News c/o Glenn Beaudry 2495 Enterprise Way Kelowna, BC V1X 7K2 or Email: gbeaudry@kelownacapnews.com No phone calls please.
US capable Class 1 Drivers required immediately: We are an Okanagan based transport company looking for qualified drivers for US loads we run primarily in the Pacific Northwest, Utah, Arizona and Nevada. We offer a new pay rate empty or loaded. All picks and drops paid. Assigned units company cell phones and fuel cards. Regular home time Direct deposit paid every second Friday with no hold backs. We offer a rider and pet policy. Company paid US travel Insurance. All applicants must have reliable transportation and a positive attitude. Please fax resume & abstract to 250-546-0600 or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
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SHOP/SERVICE MANAGER
Required for our family run business of 32 years. Position includes running 2 bays, parts & inventory, shipping & receiving. Must be able to work under pressure and maintain a positive attitude. Competitive salary & benefits package offered. Apply with resume to: oditurbo@hotmail.ca www.okanagandiesel.com WANTED experienced commercial tire person for a busy shop in Port Coquitlam B.C. Top wages and benefits paid. Please send resume to: tireperson@outlook.com
ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS? Relief is only a call away! Call 250-979-4357 to set up your FREE consultation in Kelowna. Donna Mihalcheon CA, CIRP 33 years experience
HUGE DEMAND for Medical Transcriptionists! CanScribe is Canada’s top Medical Transcription training school. Learn from home and work from home. Call today! 1-800-4661535. www.canscribe.com or info@canscribe.com
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Farm Workers 10 Orchard Workers, 2517 Sexsmith Rd. Kelowna. Pruning, thinning, picking. $10.49 per hr. or piece rate up to 70hrs/wk, 6 to 7 days/wk. Mar 1 - Oct. 31. Apply by fax, 778-484-1001 AGRICULTURE Workers needed 6d/p/wk. $10.50 pr/hr Mar/Nov 2016 for potting, general labor and harvesting. To apply send resume by mail or fax to Westbank Nursery Ltd 3417A Paynter Road, Westbank, BC V4T 1R3 Fax: 250768-0860 FARM workers needed, pruning & thinning, $10.50/hr. 40hrs/week. Parmar Orchard (250)317-4810
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Medical Office Assistant / Natural Medicine for an office in Kelowna. $18/hr. For more information go to: localworkbc.ca MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-7683362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!
Retail HILLCREST Farm Market Inc.(700 Hwy 33 E, Kelowna) Looking for Farm Market Retail Supervisor.Duties: Supervising market staff,hiring, training,scheduling, ordering and inventory. Full time $18$20/hr. Min Diploma. Exp. min 2yrs retail sales. Apply to hillc r e s t f a r m m a r k e t jobs@gmail.com
Work Wanted Professional painter 20 years experience licensed & insured. Very afford. Call 250-869-9819
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BLISS Deep & French Massage, 10 years experience. Call 4 appt. 250-859-2272
Holistic Health
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Garage Door Services
ABC Overhead Door. Install. Service.We Repair All Makes Doors /Openers 250-878-2911
Home Improvements www.paintspecial.com. 3 rooms for $299! Price incls. Cloverdale High Performance paint. NO PAYMENT until the job is completed! Free Est. (1) 250-899-3163
Kitchen Cabinets Kitchen & Bathroom Renovations. GEMINI BATHS 250-862-6991.Free Estimates.
Moving & Storage
AAA Best Rates Moving $59+. FLAT Rates long dist. Weekly trips BC/AB. 250-861-3400
A+ Service: JOE’S MOVING Reasonable Rates, Fully Equip’d Trucks, Local-long Distance, Storage Available. No Job Too Small! Free Estimates. Call Joe: 250-470-8194
U1ST MOVING 2 men + truck $90/hr. Local and long distance. Call 250-859-8362.
FAMILY Movers. Moving? Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance trips. Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250-493-2687
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HIGH QUALITY Interior Painting! Affordable Price! Free Estimates! Contact: 250-5280145. NO PAYMENT, until job is completed! WWW.PAINTSPECIAL.COM
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Plumbing
FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928
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2Girls1Truck Rubbish Removal. We load/haul/sort including electronics and paint. 250-878-5210
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WWW.KWIKAUCTIONS.COM Weekly Restaurant Equipment Auctions. Coming up December 5 & 6 1000 Lots 2015 Brand New Equipment Liquidation, Refrigeration, Cooking Equipment, Plates, Glassware, Smallwares, Used Equipment, Contents of Buffet Hall, Large Hotel Restaurant, Cold Stone Creamery, Coffee Shop - www.KwikAuctions.com, Burnaby
8N Ford Tractor c/w Blade 4 cyl., high & low transmission; 6 forward, 2 reverse; c/w chains. $3,650 OBO 250-801-6408.
APPLEWOOD $190, Fir $150 Pine $110. 2/3rds of a cord, split & dry, Free Delivery
CERAMIC Urns for your loved ones or pets, hand painted. Phone Colleen: (250)766-4405
Christmas Season Savings selected used rifles/shotguns. Quality Firearms Buy & Sell. Weber & Markin Gunsmiths The Best Little Gunshop Around 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575 Tue-Sat 10-6 facebook.com/WeberMarkin
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Split Birch and Apple firewood $50.00 Full apple bin size. Delivery Available. 250-765-5537
Furniture TEAK, VINTAGE AND MODERN HOME FURNISHINGS MANY IN-STORE SPECIALS! OK Estates FURNITURE & more 1960 SpringďŹ eld Road, Kelowna 250-868-8108 facebook.com/okestates
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FREE Moving Boxes All sizes. You pick up. Call (250)8614058 FREE Oval Coffee Table & matching chair Neutral color You P.U. (250)861-4058 FREE: Rescued 4 Adorable kittens need warm, good, loving home.They are purring and trained. Call:(250)768-2193
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A-CHEAP, LOWEST PRICES STEEL SHIPPING Dry Storage Containers Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. 40’ containers as low as $2,200DMG. Huge freezers. Experienced wood carvers needed, full time. Ph Toll free 24 hours 1-866-528-7108 or 1778-298-3192 8am-5pm. Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com
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250-870-8851
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ROMANCE Your Christmas Local BC Adult Retailer Shop Online Now & Receive 25% OFF! www.shagg.ca STEEL BUILDING sale.�Really big sale-year end clear out!� 21x22 $5,190 25x24 $5,988 27x28 $7,498 30x32 $8,646 35x34 $11,844 42x54 $16,386. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422 www.pioneersteel.ca
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Misc. Wanted COLLECTOR BUYING coin collections, Royal Canadian Mint coins, US Mint coins, silver coins, antique coins, old money, antique silver & gold Todd - 250-864-3521 Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins, Estates Jewelry+ Chad: 1-250-863-3082 Local.
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MOVING & STORAGE
SAME DAY SERVICE “More than just mowing!â€? • Yard Clean-ups • Hedges • Pruning • Mowing • Aeration • Lime • Fertilizing • Rubbish Removal FREE • Leaf Clean-up ESTIMATES
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AFFORDABLE PAINTING
Price includes Cloverdale HIGH PERFORMANCE paint. NO PAYMENT Until Job Is Completed!
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WINTER SERVICES Any landscaping and maintenance services. call or text for free quote
HAZELDELL ORCHARDS
Open 2 days/week: Tues. 10-5:30 and Sat. 10-4.
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RUBBISH REMOVAL
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Apple Juice For Sale 5 litre boxes 3 varieties
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2010 Chev Silverado, 2500HD, Excab, SB, 4x4, 6.0L gas, auto, power package, 185kms, clean, $17,500. 1250-307-0505
SEXY, 42 DDD, 28/32 brown eyed brunette. Sexy & Sweet, Discreet. Enjoys couples & dom, GFE. Kelly 765-1098.
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FOR LEASE 1250sqft shop w/office & 3phs power, 22’ ceiling, $1500/mo+ triple net. Zoned for contractor sales. Industrial shop, landscaping business, etc. Fenced 1/2 acre service industrial lot available. Central Westside Location. will build to suit. 250-769-7424
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2BD 1.5 bath insuite laundry across from OK college $975 NS. NP. Recent reno’s (250)808-4022
STUDIO Style 1bd, 1bth home, close to shopping & bus. NS/NP. $600/mo +utils. Call 250-766-9925.
CENTRE of Kelowna. New affordable lux 1&2bd, 5appls, ug prking, NS/NP. 250-763-6600. www.rentcentrepoint.com
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Commercial/ Industrial COMMERCIAL / RETAIL PROPERTY FOR LEASE Available immediately - Highway 33 East, Kelowna - 2000 sq ft premises located in small strip mall. This is a high traffic area with three other businesses operating in the mall. For further information or to view please call Mike @250868-8778.
Apt/Condo for Rent
Garage for rent, Storage Only. Upper Mission. 400 sq ft. Call 250-862-6991 For More Info.
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4 Yokohama Winter tires on Hyundai Santa Fe rims. 235/70R16 1050. Used. One short season.Radial tubeless m&s. $750.00. 778-478-0751.
Cars - Domestic 2007 Toyota Yaris Sedan Young lady must sell due to health. Immaculate condition $5000 OBO (250)862-5902
RARE 2dr coupe; 1984 Mercedes Benz 500 AMG. 145,000 orig. km, V8 twin cam eng. Blk/blk, sacrifice 90% restored.$5500 obo 250-869-9819
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Suites, Lower 2Bdrm suite, DT. S/R, W/D. 1 or 2 mature adults. NS, ND, NP. Bus rte. $1,000 incl util; Avail. now. Call 250-861-5909.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
BRIGHT & SPACIOUS 2BD in suite laund, 1 car park, priv entrance, patio in quiet home; Glenmore;NS,NP,ND; student or working professional.renov., plus some utilities. $1050/mth. ~Call/text (250)862-6545~
T15-095 Security Services for Kelowna Regional Transit Facilities
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Legal Notices
WORKING PROFESSIONAL, Mother with one pre-schooler, (almost kindergarten) looking for 3/bdrm accommodation, in West Bank. Reasonable rent. 250-808-5307
Legal Notices
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
Sealed proposals clearly marked on the outside of the envelope with the words “T15-095 Security Services for Kelowna Regional Transit Facilities” will be received at the Office of the City Clerk, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna, BC up until 3pm, Local Time, Dec. 17, 2015. The Request for Proposal (RFP) will not be opened publicly. The City reserves the right to reject any or all responses, to waive defects in any bid or tender documents and to accept any tender or offer which it may consider to be in the best interest of the City. The lowest or any tender or offer will not necessarily be accepted. RFP documents may be obtained at no charge from kelowna.ca or from the City of Kelowna Purchasing Branch, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna BC V1Y 1J4.
Big White Water Utility
Notice of application to the conptroller of Water Rights under the Water Utility Act and the Utilities Commisions Act Notice is hereby given by Maurice VALCOURT that an application has been made to the Comptroller of Water Rights for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for the proposed construction and operation of a waterworks distribution system to serve residence in the area of Big White Ski Resort DL 4246 PLAN EPC1108. For the purpose of servicing a daylodge at the Blackforest Lift. Any person wishing further information in connection with this application should apply directly to Maurice VALCOURT mvalcourt@bigwhite.com. Any objections to this application are to be forwarded to Rick Couroux, Secretary to the Deputy Comptroller of Water Rights, Ministry of Environment, PO Box 9340 STN PROV GOVT, Victoria, BC V8W 9M1, or by email Rick.Couroux@gov.bc.ca or by fax 250-953-5124 to be received in this office on or before December 25, 2015.
Big White Water Utility 5315 BIG WHITE ROAD, KELOWNA BC V1P 1P3.
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INVITATION TO TENDER T15-099 Supply of Pipe Products for Glenmore Landfill Projects Sealed tenders, clearly marked on the outside of the envelope with the words “T15-099 Supply of Pipe Products for Glenmore Landfill Projects” will be received at the office of the City Clerk, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna, BC up until 3pm, Local Time, Dec. 10, 2015. Tenders will be opened publicly at that time. The City reserves the right to reject any or all tenders, to waive defects in any bid or tender documents and to accept any tender or offer which it may consider to be in the best interest of the City. The lowest bid or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. Tender documents may be obtained at no charge from kelowna.ca or from the City of Kelowna Purchasing Branch, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna BC V1Y 1J4. kelowna.ca
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION T15-097 Utility Billing, Customer Care and/or Meter Reading Services
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WHISPER ID#380459 12 YEAR OLD BIRD - COCKATOO MALE
Whisper is a 12 year old Moluccan Cockatoo. He requires a home who has previous experience or extensive knowledge with this breed. He will require socializing and lots of time to bond with his new human companion. His new guardian should be prepared to work on positive calming and handling skills. These birds can live up to 50 years of age. If you are interested in making Whisper a part of your home, please speak with the Kelowna SPCA Staff. He is currently in a foster home and we would therefore require an appointment to visit with him.
Be Vigilant!
FLAME ID#384591
STATIC ID#377235
LEAF ID#383559
6 MONTH OLD DOMESIC SHORT HAIR MALE
3 YEAR OLD DOMESTIC SHORT HAIR FEMALE
8 MONTH OLD DOMESTIC SHORT HAIR MALE
Hi there. My name is Flame. I came to the
Hi, I’m Static! I’m a happy girl who prefers
Shelter in hopes of becoming involved
attention on my terms. I have a bit of an
with a family of my own. I am very shy
attitude, but then again, who doesn’t? I love
at the moment, and would appreciate a
the outdoors, and would make a great barn
quiet home with a family who can help
cat, so long as I get my inside time to warm
me overcome my fears and become
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my best friend. If you are looking for a
the fire. I’m not fond of small children, but I
calm cat to bring into your heart, please
would adore a home where I could be your
come introduce yourself. I would love the
one and only. Talk to a staff member about
chance to be part of your life.
adding me to your family!
Hi there folks, My name is Leaf and I am here at the Kelowna SPCA awaiting your arrival - where are you!? I need a calm home. I am friendly will all cats and people alike. I enjoy playing and, yes, sometimes get into trouble - but all kittens do, don’t they. I would love for you to visit with me and bring me to my very own home... please. The Kelowna SPCA Staff would be happy to introduce us...remember my name, Leaf.
8 MONTH OLD CHOW CHOW CROSS FEMALE
To report an animal in distress… call
TOLL FREE ANIMAL CRUELTY HOTLINE 1-855-622-7722
For some time now, many dogs have been lost or stolen in Kelowna and the surrounding areas.
(BC SPCA) The call centre is open 7 days a week from 8am - 7:30pm. If there is an animal emergency outside of these hours, please contact your local SPCA.
Get to know your neighbours, and their pets, too, as this crime of stealing pets is growing at an alarming rate.
GOLDY ID#380392
We’d like you to meet Goldy and she’d like to meet you! She thorough enjoys the company of other dogs and has been exposed to cats. She is a little timid at first when meeting new people but once she gets to know you and understands you can be her best friend, she will likely become exuberant and want to play with you. She knows a few basic commands and should pick up more commands quickly because she is a smart girl and is ‘treat motivated’. She is a really wonderful loving dog, super smart with tons of potential. She loves life, other dogs, people and has a zest for life. Goldy will make a wonderful family addition.
Prevent this outrage. Contact your local SPCA for lost or found pets.
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LIGHTNING ID#384590 6 MONTH OLD DOMESTIC SHORT HAIR MALE Hi my name is Lightning! I could really benefit from a forever home that has a compassionate, patient and dedicated owner who would be willing to give me a quite home. I would love some extra TLC and attention. I would do well in a quite home that would be best without any small children. Could you give me a chance and take me forever? Please ask the Kelowna SPCA Staff to meet me..I am a true gem!
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6 MONTH OLD DOMESTIC SHORT HAIR FEMALE Hi my name is Pebbles, I learning about interaction with people. I would love a home that is compassionate, quite and a dedicated person that would not mind taking the time to get to know me and to give me time to get to know you.Please do not over look me at the shelter. I would really love to take a breath of relief and be in my forever home with you. Can’t wait to meet you!
5 MONTH OLD DOMESTIC MED HAIR FEMALE
Hi there! My name is Bindi. I am a very sweet girl who was experiencing high levels of stress before I came to the Shelter. Due to that, I have over groomed myself... hence my funny ‘hair style’. I LOVE to socialize! I would greatly appreciate a second chance in a calm, quiet environment with an experienced guardian to help me live my new stressfree life. Please come introduce yourself and ask cat Staff about me... I am very much worth a place in your heart and home!
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