Kelowna Capital News 06 January 2012 by Kelowna CapitalNews

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The act of hurtling headfirst down a frozen track on a tiny sled at speeds upwards of 140 kilometres per hour clearly isn’t everyone’s idea of a good time. But just ask Eric Neilson what makes him tick, and the 30-year-old

from Kelowna will tell you it’s the sport of skeleton. “The first time I tried (skeleton), it was an incredible rush,” said Neilson. “I remember after the first day, sitting at my house and craving more of it. The speed of it, knowing one little mistake can cost you a race…there’s no feeling like it I’d ever had before. I wanted to do it again.”

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CLOSE-UP

Skeleton racer has the need for speed Skelton from A1 A close relative of the winter sports bobsleigh and luge, skeleton requires the athlete—better known within the sport as a slider—to lay face-down on a sled, using their body weight to steer and brake their way down a slick, hard-packed course consisting of several turns. A skeleton track is generally in the 1,400 to 1,600-metre range and, at the elite level, a run typically lasts about one minute. It’s a process Eric Neilson continues to work hard at refining during his rookie season on the Skeleton World Cup circuit, and his third year overall with the national program. This weekend, the Rutland Senior Secondary graduate is in Altenberg, Germany for the fourth World Cup race of the season. In his first three events Neilson didn’t look the least bit out of place against the world’s elite sliders. Neilson’s World Cup debut in early December produced a seventh-place showing in Igls, Austria, as the sliders’ times from two runs were combined in the final result. “At first I was in shock, I couldn’t believe I had a top 10 in my first race,” Neilson said last week from Calgary before departing for Europe. “It was a little overwhelming at first, but then I realized, ‘Hey, I can

Eric Neilson hang with these top guys.’ “They’re not that much better than me. It gave me the confidence I needed right away.” Then, a week after crashing at a race in La Plagne, France, Neilson turned in the best performance of his young career with a fifth-place effort just prior to Christmas at a World Cup event in Winterberg, Germany. “That was a pretty good day for me,” Neilson said of his fifth-place showing. “Everything felt really good, pretty relaxed. I hope I can carry this with me the rest of the season.” The fact he has developed into a serious contender on the World Cup skeleton circuit would have come as a complete shock to Neilson as recently as a few years ago. He grew up in Kelowna playing basketball, volleyball and rugby, and had barely heard of the sport, let alone knew what competing in skeleton entailed. But in 2006, while attending the University of Victoria, Neilson was introduced to skeleton for

the first time. Along with a friend, Neilson enrolled in a national skeleton identification camp in Vancouver where prospective athletes were tested for both strength and speed. Neilson’s attributes impressed Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton enough for the national program to invite him to Calgary for the next phase of the evaluation process. For the next two years he commuted from Victoria to Calgary for training, before deciding once and for all that skeleton just might be his calling. Neilson made the national development team for the 2009-10 season and competed on the C level national squad. The next year, he graduated to the B level and competed internationally on the Intercontinental Cup circuit. Then, in year three, he made the final step up to the Canadian A team and the World Cup circuit in 2011-12. In addition to having a physical make-up conducive to skeleton—6-feet, 200 pounds with strong legs, quads, glutes and hamstrings—those who know Neilson best say he also has the ideal demeanor for the sport. Canadian sports conditioning coach Kelly Forbes has watched Neilson’s progress closely—both the physical and mental—over the last three seasons. “He is very evenkeeled,” said Forbes. “You can’t have a lot of emotion in skeleton, you

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ERIC NEILSON already has two top-10 finishes in his first three races on the Skeleton World Cup circuit.

luger lost his life at the Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver after striking a metal post on a practise run. Last year, Neilson crashed at an event in Germany, broke his collarbone and momentarily lost consciousness. Still, Neilson is largely unfazed by the risks, mostly because lifethreatening injuries in the sport are few and far between. “I try not to think about that side of it too much,” said Neilson. “For the most part, you just end up with bumps and bruis-

need to be steady and focused. He has this natural quality. “Physically he is a strong and powerful athlete, one of the strongest on the national team. We have been working on applying his overall athletic ability to the intricacies of the push. It’s starting to get there.” Because of the high speeds sliders reach on frozen, unforgiving tracks, there are inherent risks involved with the sport of skeleton, and other similar sports such as luge. In 2010, a Georgian

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es. What happened to the luger in Vancouver is pretty rare. It just doesn’t happen very often. “I drove back from Kelowna to Calgary after Christmas and there were three accidents on the highway. I’d say you have a bigger chance of something bad happening in a car than on a skeleton track.” And what does his family back in Kelowna, including parents Brian and Fiona Neilson, think of his life on the international skeleton circuit and the perils attached to the sport ?

“They were a little hesitant at first, but the more they got to know about it, the more comfortable they’ve become,” said Neilson who also has three younger sisters. “They enjoy hearing the stories, my experiences, and they’re very supportive of what I’m doing.” Much to his family’s satisfaction, it’s been a mostly positive experience for Neilson during his maiden voyage on the World Cup skeleton circuit. See Skeleton A5

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Public Notices

Requested zoning change: from the RU1h – Large Lot Housing (Hillside Area) zone to the RU1hs – Large Lot Housing (Hillside Area) with Secondary Suite zone. Owner/Applicant: Neil & Beverley Beardmore, Scott Beardmore and Noemi Catbagan / Neil & Beverley Beardmore Portions of Lot 44, Section 33, Township 26, ODYD, Plan KAP48643 Bylaw No. 10617 (OCP11-0003) and Bylaw No. 10618 (Z11-0033)

Lot 1, Section 33, Township 23, ODYD, Plan KAP59741 Bylaw No. 10637 (Z11-0075)

The applicant is proposing to amend the City of Kelowna Oﬃcial Community Plan and rezone portions of the subject property in order to facilitate a proposed retail shopping centre and future multi-family development.

The applicant is proposing to rezone the subject property in order to allow a secondary suite within the existing principal dwelling. Requested zoning change: from the A1 – Agriculture 1 zone to the A1s – Agriculture 1 with Secondary Suite zone Owner/Applicant: Michael and Deborah Ritchie / Gord Turner Renovations Ltd.

1135 Schell Court

Oﬃcial Community Plan Amendment: To change the Future Land Use Designation from the Multiple Unit Residential designation to the Commercial designation (See Map “A”) Requested zoning change: from the A1 – Agriculture 1 zone to the C3 – Community Commercial zone, the RM3 – Low Density Multiple Housing zone and the RM5 – Medium Density Multiple Housing zone (See Map “B”)

The applicant is proposing to rezone the subject property in order to legalize an existing suite in a single family dwelling.

Owner/Applicant: OCORP Development Ltd. / PC Urban Properties

Lot 14, Section 26, Township 26, ODYD, Plan KAP47186 Bylaw No. 10641 (Z11-0084)

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Council will hear representations from the public who deem an interest in the properties aﬀected by proposed amendments to the Kelowna 2030 - Oﬃcial Community Plan Bylaw No. 10500 and Zoning Bylaw No. 8000 for:

The public may review copies of the proposed bylaws, Council reports and related materials online at kelowna.ca/council or at the Oﬃce of the City Clerk at City Hall from 8am-4pm, Monday to Friday, as of December 16, 2011 and up to and including January 10, 2012.

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The public may review copies of the Council reports and related materials online at kelowna.ca/council or at the Oﬃce of the City Clerk at City Hall from 8am-4pm, Monday to Friday, as of December 16, 2011 and up to and including January 10, 2012.

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- Amend the OCP for a portion of the property from Multiple Unit Residential (Medium Density) to Commercial

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- Amend the OCP for a portion of the property from Multiple Unit Residential (Low Density) to Multiple Unit Residential (Medium Density)

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Notice is given that City Council will hold a public hearing on: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at 6pm Kelowna City Hall, 1435 Water Street Council Chambers

Any submissions received after 4pm on Monday, January 9, 2012 will not be accepted.

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Any submissions received after 4pm on Monday, January 9, 2012 will not be accepted.

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Correspondence, petitions and e-mails relating to this application must include your name and civic address. Petitions should be signed by each individual and show the address and/or legal description of the property he or she believes would be aﬀected by the proposal. Correspondence and petitions received between December 16, 2011 and 4pm on Monday, January 9, 2012 shall be copied and circulated to City Council for consideration at the public hearing.

1966-1968 Kane Road

No representation will be received by Council after the conclusion of the public hearing.

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No representation will be received by Council after the conclusion of the public meeting.

Oﬃcial Community Plan Amendment: To change the Future Land Use Designation from the Multiple Unit Residential Low Density designation and the Single/Two Unit Residential designation to the Health District designation. Requested zoning change: from the RU6 – Two Dwelling Housing zone to the HD2 – Hospital and Health Support Services zone. Owner/Applicant: John & Alana Marrington and John Balla / Site 360 Consulting Inc.

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Presentations at the public meeting are limited to a maximum of ﬁve minutes. If a person has additional information they shall be given further opportunity to address Council after all other members of the public have been heard a ﬁrst time.

The applicant is proposing to rezone the subject property in order to allow the construction of a secondary suite in the basement of an existing family dwelling.

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Comments can be made in person at the public meeting, or submitted online by email to cityclerk@kelowna.ca, or by letter to the Oﬃce of the City Clerk, City Hall, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 1J4.

The applicant is proposing to amend the City of Kelowna Oﬃcial Community Plan and rezone portions of the subject property in order to permit the construction of a proposed mixed-use development.

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Proposed Hours of Operation: 11am-Midnight, Sunday to Wednesday and 9am-1am, Thursday to Saturday Proposed Change in Capacity: From an existing capacity of 51 persons to a proposed capacity of 85 persons. Owner/Applicant: 594919 BC Ltd / Waterfront Restaurant & Wine Bar

Presentations at the public hearing are limited to a maximum of ﬁve minutes. If a person has additional information they shall be given further opportunity to address Council after all other members of the public have been heard a ﬁrst time.

Lot 24, Section 33, Township 26, ODYD, Plan 40570 Bylaw No. 10642 (Z11-0077)

The applicant is requesting Council support for the proposed Liquor Primary License amendment.

625 Cassiar Crescent

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Strata Lot 73, District Lot 139, ODYD, Strata Plan KAS1261 LL11-0014

Comments can be made in person at the public hearing, or submitted online by email to cityclerk@kelowna.ca, or by letter to the Oﬃce of the City Clerk, City Hall, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 1J4.

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Lots 1-3, District Lot 14, ODYD, Plan 3216; Lots 1 and 2, District Lot 14, ODYD, Plan 5973 Bylaw No. 10440 (OCP10-0008) and Bylaw No. 10439 (Z10-0040)

Requested zoning change: from the RU1 – Large Lot Housing zone to the RU1s – Large Lot Housing with Secondary Suite zone. Owner/Applicant: Mewa and Kulwinder Dosanjh / Axel Hilmer Planning Consultant.

In compliance with Council Policy No. 359, the following liquor primary license amendment application is currently under consideration by Kelowna City Council:

2149, 2159, 2169, 2179 and 2189 Pandosy Street

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Notice is given that City Council will hold a public meeting on: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at 6pm Kelowna City Hall, 1435 Water Street Council Chambers

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This map is for general information only. The City of Kelowna does not guarantee its accuracy. All information should be verified.

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NEWS ▼ FUNDRAISER

Firefighters chip trees Members of the B.C. Professional Firefighters Association will be chipping Christmas trees this weekend to raise money for the B.C. Burn Fund. Kelowna firefighters will chip ornamentfree and tinsel-free trees for donations to the B.C. Burn Fund, which supports programs for children and adults who have survived serious burns.

SKELETON SLIDER Eric Neilson is in Germany this weekend for the fourth race of the World Cup season.

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Skeleton from A3 In addition to posting some solid results, he has also managed to achieve a certain degree of fame in Europe where the sport receives a vastly higher profile than in North America. In his World Cup debut in Austria—an event being televised in English—Neilson took over the lead during the second run and held it for a duration of eight sliders. Before he was knocked from top spot by another slider, Neilson occupied the leader’s box and gained his share of attention from the broadcast crew. “The commentators were calling me Face Man because every time the cameras stopped on the leader’s box, there was my face,” he said with a laugh. “I stood there until my teammate passed me

and took over for me in the box. It was kind of funny—Face Man… something to remember from my first World Cup.” While the life of a Canadian World Cup skeleton athlete can be both exhilarating and satisfying, it’s certainly not lucrative, as Neilson can attest to. He does receive some funding from Sport Canada, but has to rely heavily on his budget-crunching abilities to make ends meet. “It’s not ideal, but I find a way to make it work. I’m not living the high life, that’s for sure. There are times you get bogged down by the stress of finances…but this is something I really want to do, it’s a lot of fun and that’s the tradeoff. Not many people get to say they represent their country, so that’s a big part of it, too.”

Not surprisingly, Neilson’s goal is to represent his country on the ultimate stage, the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia. His conditioning coach, Kelly Forbes, thinks Neilson possesses the right stuff to be there. “Eric has shown that hard work dedication and teamwork is the recipe for success,” said Forbes. “I think he has a legitimate shot of getting his Olympic qualifiers, it should be an exciting two years. I’m looking forward to helping Eric reach his potential and competing for Canada at the highest level.” For Neilson’s part, he knows the road to 2014 won’t be without its twists and turns, but the Kelowna product plans to do

everything in his power to realize his Olympic dream. “I definitely want to be part of the Olympics in Russia,” he said. “I want to stay within the top 10 over the next couple of years and give myself the best chance. “There are a lot of good sliders in Canada, and every year the trials are the most stressful part of the year. That’s how it’ll be leading up to the Olympics. It’ll be a tough dogfight to make the team, but I’m going to give it all I have.” To follow Neilson’s progress on the Skeleton World Cup tour, visit the Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton web site at bobsleigh.ca. whenderson @kelownacapnews.com

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NEWS ▼ SALVATION ARMY

Late turnaround helps annual Kettle campaign reach its goal Wade Paterson STF REPORTER

At the beginning of the 2011 Salvation Army Christmas Kettle campaign and mail appeal to regular donors, the hope was to raise a total of $650,000. By Dec. 31, the charitable foundation had reached its target; however, for most of the month, it did not seem it would turn out that way. “It was an awfully slow start, but in the last 10 days it really turned around,” said Major Ron Cartmell of the Salvation Army. “I’ve been through lots of Christmases, but I don’t ever remember being this far behind and then recovering. We are very pleased.” Cartmell said that

money raised at Christmas goes beyond helping others during the month of December. “We help people (during) Christmas, but we also depend on money raised at Christmas to help people throughout the entire year.” The Christmas kettles brought in a total of $285,000, which was $30,000 more than what was raised in 2010. The mail appeal generated $365,000 for the Salvation Army, bringing the charity to its target of $650,000. Eight-seven cents of every dollar goes towards the Salvation Army’s network of charitable programs. This exceeds the Canada Revenue Agency’s guideline of 65 per cent donation efficiency. Along with the ket-

tle campaign, the Salvation Army was busy this holiday season giving out Christmas hampers to families in need. Cartmell mentioned that the organization also gave out food hampers—at its Rutland location—throughout the entire month of December. “We take the trust that the community puts in us very seriously. “Whether it’s food, toys or money that’s donated, we want to be very careful how that is spent while helping people.” Along with an increase of kettle donations, an increase of bell ringing volunteers was also on the rise. “We’ve put a real emphasis on volunteers because we recognize that as the need becomes greater, we have to sort out ways

that we can help people. One way we can do that is by using volunteers to supplement our staff. “And I think there’s something that happens in people when they volunteer as well. We’ve seen some great transformation stories because volunteering has brought life, meaning and purpose to people.” Cartmell said that corporate partnerships helped this year’s cause as well. He noted that Walmart matched $12,000 raised in one day of donations and Scotiabank matched $15,000 of a total $18,000 that came in while its employees were manning three kettles during a day in December. Nationwide, the campaign raised a record $20 million throughout kettle locations across Canada.

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CHRISTINA SALES (left) and her mom Crystal Sales were just two of the bell ringers who helped man kettles in Kelowna during the recent kettle fundraising campaign.

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Kelowna city staffers were faced with an onerous task as they built this year’s provisional budget. “The previous council had asked us to look at what opportunities there might be to come up with a budget as close to zero as possible,” said the city finance director Keith Grayston. With that in mind, they came up with a starter document that drops 2012 municipal property taxes by 0.04 over last year. It means when Kelowna’s new council meets next week to go over the hefty binder of facts and figures that make up the municipal budget, it will basically be starting from a point of taxation equilibrium—the owner of a typical $511,000 house would pay a $1,716 levy, which is about the same as last year. While keeping the status quo doesn’t sound challenging, Grayston

explained demands on city budgets have grown thanks to maintenance costs for a flurry of capital projects rolled out in recent years, while revenues dwindled in tandem as the private sector pulled back investment.

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It left each department looking at where fees could be applied, or services cuts with “the least amount of impact.” “But we didn’t want this to be a case of where we’ll reduce taxes and put it back on as fees. It wasn’t intended to shift where funding was coming from,” said Grayston.

Instead, department budgets were trimmed and plans for the year ahead altered. “Through attrition we hope to cover off salary reductions,” he said. “For 2012, there were no existing positions lost, but maybe people would have been normally been hired in the spring…those positions will not be there. Some of the seasonal work has been reduced.” There have also been cuts to things like street sweeping, which Grayston explained will merely bring Kelowna to a level that better matches other municipalities. “We were doing services at a higher standard than other municipalities,” he said. The H20 Centre also saw $100,000 stripped from its budget, which Grayston explained could be attributed to an unnecessary secondary water clarification system. See Budget A7

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“I met (associate dean) Dr. Jones on my interview weekend and I liked what he had to say. I really liked his description of Kelowna and the outdoors and the work/life balance they’re able to have here.” The doctors, largely specialists, were described as more “down to earth” with more time to devote to students than in a major city like Vancouver where medical students compete with large programs of residents and fellow students for the teaching physicians’ time, he said. That means assisting in the surgery, rather than watching it, according to Dr. Cheryl Holmes, the physician primarily charged with designing the program and training Kelowna General Hospital’s staff and doctors to deliver it. The pitch left the aspiring doctor keen on the new program and keen to sell it to media as UBCO and Kelowna General Hospital opened the doors of new Clinical Academic Building on Pandosy Street to media for the first week of the students’ arrival. Technically, third and fourth year students from UBC Vancouver’s medical program have been training in the hospital for a few years already, but with the arrival of this new Okanagan-based satellite school, it’s hoped rural medicine will be considered a go-to option for those who apply to stay and learn in the area for the full four years of their medical school experience. “When students train in a location, there’s a greater likelihood they’ll come back,” said Dr. Robert Halpenny, CEO of Interior Health. The new medical school satellites, stationed in medium-sized cities with tertiary hospitals— like this Southern Medical Program in Kelowna, UBC’s Northern Medical Program in Prince George and the University of Victoria’s Island Medical Program— don’t come with a contract obliging the new recruits to stay in rural areas, despite desperate need. Nationwide doctor shortages have stranded communities without family physicians, from time to time, and even temporarily closed hospital emergencies in places

like Princeton, shut twice in the last four months. But with a program focused on education, rather than research, and a school culture stressing the importance of the new doctors’ role to these communities, it’s felt many will settle in the surrounding area voluntarily. And the students, by and large, confirmed the aim. “I don’t want to practice in a big city,” said Holten Wedel, of Saskatchewan. “I want to practice in a city about the size of Kelowna.” Drawn to the area for its Prairie-like feel, the young man said he liked the fact he could receive a UBC medical degree, one of the better medical schools, without compromising on that desire to work outside the big cities. Those present at the meet-and-greet confirmed they have had no problem finding housing, cheap and abundant in the winter, but those with spouses have had a few more issues with partners securing jobs in an area far from thriving in the global economic downturn. Bolstering Kelowna’s economy is another motivator behind the new school. It helps to build the university, said Halpenny, which in turn builds a community capable of the innovation needed to steer away from resource and tourism-reliant jobs. As for whether it will help improve service at KGH, the head of Interior Health said he believes it might help with quality control. “Students ask questions and that’s important when it comes to quality of care,” he said. Bringing a medical program to the community is more or less a wash in terms of time commitment for the hospital. It takes more time away from doctors needed to train first and second year students, though with the expectation there will be more hands on deck when those students reach third and fourth year. Preparation and program development began in 2005, shortly after the announcement UBCO would be created with a medical program. Holmes came on board in 2008 and the dean arrived the next year, in preparation for this week.

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f nothing else, we should begin every new year with a clean slate and positive outlook. Hope should be the word of the day, despite indications to the contrary. For instance, for those anglers concerned about deteriorating conditions in the Kettle River, there is hope. Although the Kettle topped the Outdoor Recreation Council’s province-wide ‘most endangered rivers’ list last year, efforts are underway to improve conditions with a stock assessment and tagging, monitoring flows and habitat, educating water users, working on a water use plan and providing in-stream structure so there’s more and better habitat for fish. It’s part of a three-year project by the environment ministry with funding from the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation—you know, that surcharge on your angling and hunting licences. It’s good to see we’re getting something worthwhile back from it, isn’t it? The poor beleaguered Kettle River, although still the best fishing stream around here, has gone through some rough times in recent years. There were fish kills from low water levels in 2003 and 2009 and water levels reached historic lows during the 2009 drought. But ministry biologist Tara White says at least conditions have improved enough that the fishing closure has ended. She says there was an increase of six times the number of fish after installation of 29 large woody debris structures in

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Judie Steeves different parts of the river to provide deep water refuge for rainbows. That work was done between 2007 and 2009. The problem is not simple. There has been overfishing in the past, but in addition, there have been many changes in recent years around the river, which is in the Christian Valley, just up Highway 33 from Kelowna. Farming and an increased population have both led to more water use as well as to the removal of natural streamside cover and even changes in-stream as people meddle along the shore. They feel they are cleaning it up! Unfortunately, everyone wants more water at the same time, when temperatures are highest at the end of summer, and the low water levels that result cause increased water temperatures, which can be fatal for fish—even if the low levels alone are not. With volunteers from local fish and game clubs, Tara and her colleagues used snorkel gear to float in the river and literally count the fish, keeping the data by age classes. Fish were also tagged above the dorsal fin this year to refine those estimates. Monitoring stations have been set up at 11 sites to check on changes

in the width of the channel, the width that is wetted, and to measure flows and correlate that data between streamflow, temperature and fish stocks. That will help them to identify the thresholds where fish are adversely affected so they will know when the fishery needs to be closed, and to establish minimum flow requirements to prevent more fish kills. Meanwhile, Tara has been meeting with ranchers and growers as well as anglers and naturalists’ clubs and local government to talk about concerns around the river’s management. A water use plan is being prepared which will include mapping crops in the area so water allocation is managed to the optimum. By working together, she is confident the Kettle’s problems can be fixed. However, she’s concerned that once fish stocks are lost they may never be brought back. Hopefully, this is one instance where we have stepped in to right a wrong caused by our meddling in the natural environment in time to prevent the collapse of a species and the loss of one of our province’s beautiful natural features. Despite the delightful winter weather we’ve been enjoying, you may prefer to enjoy the snow, to going fishing... If so, the Kelowna Nordic Club is holding a Moonlight Ski and Snowshoe from the main cabin this Saturday, Jan. 7. It begins at 5:30 p.m. with the appies and desserts you bring, then continues with a sing-along with John

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RAINBOW TROUT in the Kettle River system were tagged this year above the dorsal fin in order to refine population estimates carried out by ministry biologists snorkeling and visually counting fish. McIntyre at 6:30 p.m. and skiing or snowshoeing at 7:30 p.m. It’s also the time of year that many groups hold annual meetings, with the Central Okanagan Naturalists’ Club featuring two Kelowna staffers talking about the city’s parks and environment. Terry Barton, manager, parks and public spaces, and Todd Cashin, environment and land use manager will talk about the achievements in 2011 and challenges upcoming for 2012. Everyone is welcome to attend at the Evangel Church on Gordon Drive, Tues., Jan. 10 at 7 p.m. The Friends of the South Slopes are holding their agm Thurs., Jan. 12 at the EECO in Mission Creek Regional Park at 7 p.m., with Wayne Wilson, executive-director of the

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letter of the week Words from a child put pundits’ puffery into focus To the editor: During the recent holidays I listened to lots of words spoken in the media—popular pundits rehashing the past; prognosticators predicting the future and pontificating politicians puffing up their parliamentary performances. However, the only words I can accurately recall were spoken by a three-year old. While in bed one morning, and on the verge of opening my eyes, I heard a sweet, tentative voice ask: “Are you awake, Grandpa?” Happy New Year! And to borrow an expression from Star Wars: “May the Family Force be with you!” Lloyd Atkins, Vernon

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anadians need to KATHARTIC ades. pay closer attenIn fact, the vast mation to the Chijority of us believe the nese zodiac and live it up recovery has run out of a little. steam and the nation By month’s end is in a recession, says we’ll be well into the the Pollara polling firm Year of the Dragon, Kathy that rolls out the annual which is all about blusMichaels tracking poll. ter, pomp, circumstance In their pulse-taking and over-the-top celeexercise, 70 per cent of brations of varying firerespondents polled onbreathing forms. line in December felt Canada is already You know, because that’s what in a recession, a five-point rise from the dragons are like. previous year. Canucks currently, however, are It’s a “mild recession,” according to taking their cue from a lower caste of 63 per cent of respondents and another mythical being that’s more content with seven per cent summed it up as a “sesulking and penny-pinching. vere recession.” A report released this week shows Around 40 per cent of respondents we’re more gloomy about the econdidn’t expect the economy to change omy today than we’ve been in two dec- and another 27 per cent believe things

will get worse. One-third of respondents said their own financial situation had lost ground over the past few years—a six-point increase from the number of people who reported the same last year. There’s also been an eight-point surge in concern over the value of people’s investments. Can you hear ennui? If so, it just washed over our home and native land. Of course, Kelowna isn’t any different, which is being best demonstrated by city hall. With interest in a “zero” per cent tax increase top of mind, city staffers ventured forth on a mission of frugality. Stopping short of clipping coupons, they tightened purse strings in a manner not seen since 1985 and offered up a provisional budget decrease of 0.04 per cent.

There won’t be any rolling blackouts to achieve this goal—in fact, street lights could get all sorts of financial attention thanks to prolific copper wire thieves—but job vacancies will remain unfilled, street sweeping budgets will atrophy and transit will take a $300,000 hit. The suggestions aren’t as vicious as was seen last year at Penticton’s city hall when job cuts became the norm, but should they be? Kelowna city managers rightly toot their own horns about the fact they’ve been smart about the structure of the municipality. A lot of jobs are contracted out, which keeps payroll costs at a reasonable level and it’s not like there are civil servants out there throwing cash around. See Micheals A11

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Comments from the Web on Crime Bill To the editor: Re: MP Should Have Met with Constituents, Jan. 3 Capital News. The letter to the editor by Gilbert Hobart was well stated. This makes me feel very out of touch with Mr. Cannan. He is the person that is supposed to be representing me and my neighbours in our national community and yet he refuses to meet with us when we call a public meeting and are interested in having him explain his stance on a number of issues. I very much appreciated the members of all other federal parties attending and discussing the issues brought forward by the public. Mr. Cannan stated that he is able to

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speak of his own free will (Conservative MP Stands Behind ‘Tough on Crime’ Bill, Dec. 23 Capital News) but every response so far has seemed to be reiterated from Conservative Party public statements. It is a shame that our democracy has become so impersonal. Does Mr. Cannan not want to speak directly to his constituents? Or does Mr. Cannan have nothing more to say regarding these issues that are clearly important to those in his riding, other than what Mr. Harper has doled out for him to say?

I would urge Mr. Cannan to respond to the issues addressed in Mr. Hobart’s letter as it really does capture what the public meeting was centered around. Sincerely disappointed, Katrina Bashuk

To the editor: Many of us have written Mr. Cannan letters voicing our concerns. We all got the same Conservative generic letters: A true insult when you expect him to represent us and to truly hear our concerns. Diane-Marie Williams, Kelowna

Comments from the Web on Croc Talk To the editor: Re: Croc Talk Needs $4,000 or Animals Could Be Euthanized, Jan. 5 Capital News. This infuriates me. I worked on an event a few years ago for these people. First of all, they were beyond ungrateful for the hard work we did for them. We raised over $8,000 for their shelter. Obviously it’s very upsetting to see any animals euthanized, but I have zero sympathy for these people. I see Doug (Illman) drinking Starbucks often in town, he owns an iPhone and drives a $20,000-30,000 “company vehicle.” Sorry, but these are luxuries and when I see this, I can’t help but feel like something sketchy is

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Heidi Allen, star of the reality television series Rich Bride Poor Bride, has seen a lot throughout her career as a wedding planner. She’s seen what an $85,000 wedding budget can produce, she’s witnessed countless relationships strengthened or broken through the planning process and she’s watched her husband make a grand entrance in a helicopter on her own wedding day. But she’s never seen the Okanagan. That will change this Sunday when Allen shares some of her secrets with a room full of anxious brides-to-be at the first annual Okanagan Bridal Expo. The event will begin at 1 p.m. at Prospera Place. “I’m very thrilled to come out, especially since this is the first regional bridal expo that they’ve had. I’m so excited to be a part of that,” said Allen. Bridal expos aren’t a regular gig for Allen who admitted she likes to “pick and choose” what she commits to. She prefers one on one conversations with women who are get-

Heidi Allen ting ready for their special day. Perhaps that’s why Allen convinced organizers to let her have some time in a booth where she can answer individuals’ concerns. “For me, the wedding industry is second nature. To a lot of these girls, if they don’t have a cousin, best friend or co-worker that’s been married, they have no idea where to start. “I love that I’m able to say, ‘What are your questions?’ I’ll point them in the right direction so they can have the most incredible day of their lives.” Allen’s speech will focus around planning a wedding and, more specifically, hiring a wedding planner. “It’s becoming more common that people are hiring wedding planners

. . . there are different services that wedding planners can do to help people through the process so it is not as costly.” Allen’s career in the world of weddings began 17 years ago as a wedding photographer. Since then, she’s shared her knowledge while gravitating through various mediums such as magazines, radio and television; however, her passion hasn’t escaped her.

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“I eat, breathe and sleep the wedding industry . . . wedding planning seemed to always be the one thing that kept me going.” Six years ago, Allen’s career took an exciting leap when producers of Rich Bride Poor Bride contacted her, asking if she’d like to audition for the show.

When asked how much of the show is staged for entertainment value, Allen laughed and said, “I’m telling you, those couples really are that crazy.” Her best advice is to not let emotions get in the way of wedding planning and to try to enjoy the process. “Planning a wedding should be an exciting and thrilling part of your life, not the most stressful.” And after 17 years in the industry, Allen’s emotions still get the better of her when she witnesses couples say, “I do.” “I still get choked up, get goosebumps and cry because I feel like I’ve been given such a privilege to be part of this incredible moment. “The moment you get immune to it, you need to get out of the industry.” Along with Allen’s wisdom, the event will feature over 17,000 square feet of exhibits from the Okanagan’s top wedding professionals. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.okanaganbridalexpo.com. wpaterson@kelownacapnews.com

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Kelowna McRobbery foiled Staffers at a McDonalds restaurant on Lakeshore Road were given new cause to frown upon loiterers Wednesday night, when a man who’d been lurking about for the better part of an hour tried to exchange threats for cash. At 9:20 p.m., a man who had been around the restaurant for almost 45 minutes, approached a female staff member and

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Charlie Hodge past and “know thyself.” If you’re good at keeping your word, facing insufferable challenges, denying yourself your desires and cravings, chewing your nails and other sorts of masochistic stuff, then make your resolution a tough one. Push yourself. If you are a wimp like me, keep it simple. Go for easy things to do like exercise more. (Lightly jog to the beer fridge rather than shuffle). Or better yet, pledge to do something you have already done and then just go through the motions. This a great plan, but be warned, it can have

flaws. For instance, several years ago I knew a fella who quit smoking three weeks prior to New Year’s just so he could safely announce (at a long-planned mega New Year’s bash) that he was quitting and impress everyone. For three clandestine weeks he suffered in silence and no one actually noticed. Ironically, he got rather inebriated that New Year’s eve and sometime around 2 a.m. forgot he had quit and lit up. The icing on everyone’s cake was that he was foolish (and into his pints enough) to also admit to his three-week charade. Pathetic. But I digress, as usual. Resolutions are never easy. I thought Teresa was brilliant this year. She quit smoking three months ago, (yes, just before the dreaded election) and is

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for at least a few months due to exhaustion. Everyone nodded approvingly, patted her shoulders with praise, and moved on to someone else to harass. I have a dismal track record of blundered promises over the years, so I figured I’d go easy on myself.

I decided to make a resolution I had a good chance to fulfill so I went with no more elections this year. As far as I know, there are no elections planned this year so that makes the odds of breaking my promise pretty low and the odds of success high. Since I have absolutely no interest in party politics, such as those played at the provincial or federal level, and clearly no idea how to play party politics at the municipal level, I should be okay. With no election on the horizon this year, I should be pretty safe and therefore certainly not sorry. Unless of course there’s a by-election. Aside from resolutions each new year, I also like to think up some funky, hip, little jingle to quote throughout the year, such as “Happiness yet again in 2010” or “Life

will be Heaven in 2011.” But what the heck rhymes with 12? Somehow or other “Your dreams you can shelve in 2012” just seems too negative. Hmmm, I may have to get back to you on this one. ••• Two great events are already in motion for early 2012. You might want to jot them down while you are still feeling all efficient and perky. On Saturday, Jan. 28 at the Kelowna Curling Club you can take part in the fun-filled second annual Bedford Place Rock the House curling bonspiel, The day will be capped off by a delicious dinner and fundraiser with the money going to an excellent cause, assisting Bedford House and the John Howard Society.

Meanwhile, on Feb 2, eight bands and musical acts are lined up for a concert fundraiser event at the Kelowna Community Theatre to help Capital News photographer Sean Conner. Connor has just returned from several weeks of major treatment in California for a brain tumour. He’s very positive about the treatments and passes on his sincere thanks to those who supported him and his wife while he was undergoing the intense procedures in the Sunshine State. The concert promises to be a terrific night, so hold the date open on your schedule. More info on this event in coming weeks. Charlie Hodge is a freelance writer living in Kelowna. hodgepodge2@shaw.ca

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berg? The majority is below the surface, sometimes hard to see. One of the most significant projects in the region is Highway 97 between Winfield and Oyama. Construction formally started in May 2011, but the province and Ministry of Transportation has been hard at work on the project for years. It will come as no surprise that Highway 97 between Winfield and Oyama has been in need of an upgrade for some time.

Norm Letnick It is the last two-lane section of Highway 97 remaining between West Kelowna and Vernon. In the summer, approximately 26,000 vehicles travel it daily, so expanding to four lanes is easily warranted. But it’s not just as sim-

ple as shutting down the road for a while and making it wider. For one thing, those 26,000 vehicles still need it. But just expanding the existing section would not have solved the other problem: it’s a very narrow, twisting stretch of road. And while driving immediately alongside the lake is quite picturesque, it also means the road is susceptible to fastchanging weather conditions, especially in winter. The better solution was to build another stretch of road entirely, to the west of the original road.

Here’s where the iceberg comparison comes in. It’s one thing to say build another stretch of road but quite another to do the necessary studies, acquisitions, and approvals. While the Ministry of Transportation identified this stretch for upgrading as early as 1996, preliminary studies began in earnest in 2007-2008, when the federal government agreed to share the cost, contributing $33.6 million alongside the province’s $44.3 million. That allowed the long, sometimes unnoticed preliminary stages to begin. Detailed design work,

the federal environmental review process, necessary property acquisitions, and, of course, exhaustive consultation with a wide array of local stakeholders and First Nations. No stone was left unturned. While MP Ron Cannan and I had been advocating to keep this project moving forward for some time, I had the opportunity to get directly involved during the property acquisition phase. Obviously, purchase of land can be a contentious issue, and I was pleased to help any way I could. In the end, both sides reached an agreement.

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Province increases Coyotes and geese shot threshold for the homeowner grant British Columbians who own homes worth up to $1.285 million may be eligible to receive the entire homeowners’ grant this year, after the province raised the threshold to accommodate rising property values in parts of B.C. The B.C. Assessment Authority estimates the value of all homes based on their market value on July 1 each year. The province then reviews the information and adjusts the threshold of the homeowner grant to make sure at least 95.5 per cent of eligible homeowners receive the full amount. People with homes valued above the threshold may still be eligible for a partial homeownergrant. The homeowner grant provides a maximum reduction in residential property taxes on principal residences of $770 outside the Capital, Greater Vancouver and Fraser Valley regional districts and $570 in those three areas. An additional grant of $275 is available to owners who are age 65 or over, permanently disabled or a veteran of certain wars. The government also announced in November plans to create a further grant of up to $275 for low-income Canadian Forces veterans with more

recent service in the event they do not already qualify as seniors or persons with disabilities. Details of that grant are expected to be announced shortly. In the 2007provincial budget the homeowner grant program was expanded to include eligible low-income homeowners who, but for the high assessed value of their homes, would have been eligible for the full grant. At the time, B.C. was coming off soaring property prices that were making it difficult for some residents to pay residential property taxes. The homeowner grant is one of the ways the province helps B.C. residents with property taxes. The province also provides property tax deferral options for qualified individuals, including homeowners over 55, persons with disabilities, and families with children. The deferment programs are low-interest loan programs that allow qualifying residents to defer all, or part of their property taxes, until they sell or transfer ownership of their home, or it becomes part of an estate. Application forms are available when property tax notices are issued in spring.

Swamp Road became the resting place for four coyotes and two geese that had been shot earlier this week. A regional district employee discovered the animal remains around

11:45 a.m. Wednesday, in a ditch at the roundabout at Casorso and Swamp Roads. “The animals appear to have been shot, most likely in another location, and dumped in the ditch

where they were found,” said RCMP Const. Steve Holmes. He said police have turned the investigation, into the killings over to the B.C. Conservation Officer Services.

The original road won’t go to waste, either. Once construction is complete and traffic diverted to the new section, the original Highway 97 becomes the property of the District of Lake Country. What was once a narrow, challenging stretch of highway will become fantastic recreational infrastructure—eight kilometers of public access. The new wider, safer and faster Highway 97 is expected to be open in summer 2013. In the meantime, you can check out the progress on the Ministry of Transportation’s website, with some very impressive webcams, both

in real time and recordings of some of the more impressive moments. One has an explosion. It’s worth checking out. As you probably know, your priorities in local transportation projects are one of my top priorities. I’m starting a regular update on my website, I encourage you to check them out. Hopefully, I can give you a glimpse of what’s going on just under the surface.

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Plocktis signs on to play for Trinity Western starting September Due to an error in a previous version of this story, we present this feature on local volleyball player Scott Plocktis once again as the Mount Boucherie senior volleyball player closes out an outstanding high school career. Kevin Parnell STAFF REPORTER

Mount Boucherie volleyball player Scott Plocktis has long had Trinity Western University in his sights as a place where he would love to play post secondary volleyball. Now Plocktis will get his wish as the 17-yearold West Kelowna high school volleyball star has signed a scholarship deal to attend Trinity Western and start his CIS volleyball career with the Spartans, one of the top men’s volleyball programs in the country. “I’m really excited, it’s going to be a lot of fun,” said Plocktis, a 6-foot-4 setter. “Their pro-

gram is unreal and I really like their coach. He first talked to me in Grade 10 and ever since then I was thinking that’s where I wanted to play.” Plocktis served notice he would be a stellar high school player in Grade 10 when he made the Mount Boucherie senior boys team as a starter. That team would go on to win the city and valley championship with Plocktis helping to run the floor. Over the next three years he would become a leader of the Bears on and off the court, all the while maintaining a near perfect grade point average. That culminated this year when the Province newspaper named Plocktis the fourth-ranked high school volleyball player in the entire province. “Scott is great athlete which is the most important attribute an up and coming setter can have,” Trinity coach Ben Josephson said. “He has tremendous body control and coordination which will al-

low him to make a lot of tough sets thus allowing our offense to operate smoothly even out of system.” Plocktis is a natural setter and will be groomed at Trinity as its next setter. However this year in high school he played away from his natural position and was a hitter. He never missed a beat and was considered one of the top attackers in the province. “This well-rounded volleyball skill set will allow Scott to make plays for us in more ways than just setting,” said Josephson. “He will be an attacking threat at all times and has a great jump serve as well.” Plocktis has been playing volleyball almost since he can remember. He first started going to volleyball camps in Grade 3 and began club volleyball by Grade 6. Through middle school his talent was starting to show and by Grade 10 he made the senior Bears. “Volleyball has been my life,” he said. “I start-

ed early so that helped me develop. Being tall is a big part of it too. It really helps with the setting.” This year, the senior boys at Mount Boucherie had a low turnout for tryouts. Plocktis and the other volleyball players recruited some friends that hadn’t played in a few years and hit the court with a team that was a very close-knit group. It made for a fun season for the Bears and resulted in a seventh place showing at provincials. Not bad for a throwtogether bunch. “This year playing with my friends was the best part,” he said. “Our coach did a good job of working with all the guys. Some of them hadn’t played since Grade 9. It was a really fun year.” Plocktis is now focussed on getting ready for next year and the step up to CIS. He has begun playing club volleyball in the Fraser Valley with an Under-18 team coached by the Trinity Western

staff and featuring all of the school’s recruits. He knows it’s time to focus on making the step from high school to the highest level university sports in Canada has to offer. “It’s going to be a big step,” he said. “It’s going to be a lot faster, harder and quicker so it will be a big jump. But that’s what the coaches are there for, to help me adjust.” Judging by his background, adjusting shouldn’t be a problem for Scott Plocktis. He is ready to graduate high school and move on to post secondary athletics and academics after being accepted into Trinity Western’s human kinetics program. Now just waiting for next year to begin is the hard part. “It’s crazy to think that I’m going to be playing with those guys at the CIS level,” he said. “Being one of those guys is going to be unreal.” kparnell@kelownacapnews.com

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Rockets set a high price for any team wanting Bulmer Warren Henderson STAFF REPORTER

If another Western Hockey League club wants to acquire the services of Brett Bulmer, the Kelowna Rockets insist the compensation will have to be considerable. With the trade deadline set for next Tuesday, Jan. 10, general manager Bruce Hamilton said there’s been plenty of interest in the 6-foot-3, 193-pound forward but, as of Thursday, no substantive offers. “If we’re going to do something it has to make a lot of sense for us, and so far nobody’s offered anything very close to what we want,” said Hamilton. “It’ll be an expensive price to pay for anyone who wants him.” Though Hamilton didn’t specify exactly what the Rockets require for Bulmer, he has said any such deal would need to take both today and tomorrow into account— meaning Kelowna would be asking for a player or players who can help the team now and in the fu-

ture, as well as possibly a high bantam draft pick. With 17 goals in just 22 games this season, Bulmer would be a commodity for any contending team looking for an impact player, a power forward who can provide offense from the get-go. Still, for at least a couple of reasons, Hamilton sees no real urgency to deal Bulmer. For one thing, despite the Rockets falling short of expectations so far, Hamilton isn’t prepared to write off the season and Bulmer’s presence could aid the club in making a meaningful playoff run. For another, the team’s younger players would benefit more by having a player of Bulmer’s experience in the dressing room over the final months of the season. Whether Bulmer stays put or is moved, one deal the Rockets fully plan on making will involve one of the club’s eight defenceman. Hamilton said the Rockets will carry just seven rearguards and 24 players in total after the

deadline. As for his club’s play of late, Hamilton likens it to a bit of a rollercoaster ride. After a solid Prairie road trip, the Rockets stumbled to three straight, disappointing losses after Christmas. On Wednesday night, Kelowna rebounded with a better ef-

fort, in a 5-2 win over Spokane. With head coach Ryan Huska away at world juniors, and several players absent either due to injury or the U17 Challenge, a lack of continuity and consistency have been areas of concern for the Rockets.

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Rockets host Ice Kevin Parnell STAFF REPORTER

The Okanagan Rockets open up the unofficial second half of the B.C Major Midget League season this weekend with a chance to put a pair of wins on the board against the worst team in the BCMML. The Rockets host the Kootenay Ice for two games at the Capital News Centre this weekend. The Ice have just a single win this season against 19 losses and two ties. What should have the Rockets on guard however is the fact Kootenay’s lone win was against the Kelownabased club. “You look at the standings and this is an opportunity for us to start making some headway,” said Rockets manager David Michaud. “But that one win Kootenay had came against us. They are a team that works hard and

I don’t think we are in a position to overlook anybody.” The Rockets enter the weekend at 10-9-5 and have been guilty this season of playing one good game and one not-sogood game during most of its weekends. Michaud says consistency is something the club will be searching for as the BCMML season winds towards the playoffs. “If the first half taught us anything it is that we compete well with every team,” said Michaud. “It’s now just finding the consistency to prove we are an elite team. It’s all fine and good to have a good game but it doesn’t mean much if you can’t win the next one.” The Rockets currently sit in sixth place in the BCMML, holding down the final playoff position. However they are only three points out of fourth

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THE OKANAGAN ROCKETS host two games this

weekend against the last place Kootenay Ice as the B.C. Major Midget League returns to action. place and seven points out of second place. Michaud says ideally they would love to finish in the top four, securing a home playoff game in the first round. “It’s a crucial time for us,” he said. “Things are tight and we need to start

making a little headway if we are going to challenge for a home playoff date.” The Rockets and Kootenay play Saturday at 3 p.m. and Sunday at 10 a.m. this weekend at the Capital News Centre. kparnell@kelownacapnews.com

With the holidays now over UBCO’s basketball and volleyball teams are back in action this weekend. The men’s and women’s basketball teams will host two Prairie division foes when the University of Manitoba and University of Winnipeg descend upon the UBC Okanagan campus to challenge the hometown Heat. The volleyball teams will enjoy a bye this weekend in their league but that won’t stop the women’s team from playing three matches at the University of Alberta in an exhibition tournament.

BASKETBALL

The basketball teams jump right back into league action as they host Canada West teams for just the second time. Both the men’s and women’s teams captured their first

wins of the season in their home opening weekend. The men’s team defeated the Regina Cougars 7876 Friday Nov. 25, and the women’s team took out the Brandon Bobcats 7248, Saturday Nov. 26. In women’s basketball on Friday the Heat (15) will host the University of Manitoba Bisons, the Bisons currently sit sixth in the prairie division (35) in league play, just one win out of a tie for a playoff spot. UBC Okanagan Heat men’s basketball team (1-5) will follow the women and try to handle Manitoba (5-4). The tip-off in the women’s game is 6 p.m. while the men’s game follows at 8 p.m. Saturday the UBC Okanagan Heat basketball teams will matchup against the University of Winnipeg Wesman. The women Wesman are cur-

rently 4-4 and will play the Heat Saturday at 6 p.m. The men’s game will feature the 2-6 Wesman versus the Heat at 8 p.m. These teams just played each other over the Christmas break in an exhibition tournament with Winnipeg defending its home court advantage and defeating the Heat, 82-49.

VOLLEYBALL

The women’s volleyball will play in the New Years Classic hosted by the University of Edmonton Pandas women’s volleyball team. The Heat will play the Saskatchewan Huskies today before playing Calgary and Regina on Saturday. The men’s team will have the weekend off after working out their turkey legs in Calgary from Jan. 2 - 3 training and scrimmaging with the University of Calgary.

Hurricanes blow away adversaries The Kelowna Atom Development Hurricanes blew through West Kelowna over the holidays and left a wake of destruction behind them in winning the Westside New Years Classic Tournament. The Hurricanes finished second in the round robin portion of the tournament before beginning their roll to the championship. In its first playoff game the Hurricanes took on the Kelowna Raiders in the crossover game. It was a game with plenty of momentum changes but the Hurricanes used a determined and gritty effort to come out on top with a 7-5 win. After a short break, the Hurricanes headed into the final game against the home town Westside War-

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THE KELOWNA HURRICANES atom development team celebrates a win at the West Kelowna tournament that wrapped up on NewYears Day. riors on New Year’s Day. The Hurricanes used its momentume to continue its strong play and defeated Westside 7-1 to emerge as the tournament champions. Congratulations to all players and coaches on a job well done! You made all your families proud with your “never give up attitude”. Way to go Hurricanes!!!

The Kelowna Hurricanes are: Gauge Brown, Justin Charlton, Matthew Fulford, Colby Mintram, Tanner Balkenhol, Evan Worthing, Jackson Van De Leest, Aiden Robson, Cameron Dale, Remy Aquilon, Kyler Tourigny, Cameron Wilson, Jad Von Unruh, Lucas Rachkowski, Cole Schwebius, Benn Krivoshen and Riley Dobranski.

▼ AWARDS

Sport Hero nominations open The City of Kelowna and PacificSport are calling for nominations for its annual sports hero awards. Each year the city and PacificSport recognize the outstanding contributions of sport volunteers in our community. Its the public’s chance to nominate a special volunteer, coach, manager, administrator, official or athlete whose talent and dedica-

tion have helped make a difference in the sporting community. Awards will be presented at the 2012 Community Sport Hero Awards Reception, to be held Thursday, Feb. 2. Please note that all City of Kelowna based volunteer nominees will automatically be considered for the 2012 City of Kelowna Civic & Community Awards in April.

Nomination Forms are available at the Capital News Centre, Parkinson Recreation Centre, Sport Kelowna Centre or online at www.pacificsport.com/ okanagan Nominations close Friday, Jan. 20. For more information about the 2012 Sport Hero Awards, please call PacificSport Okanagan at 250469-8852.

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SCORECARD WESTERN HOCKEY LEAGUE STANDINGS

ROCKETS 2011-12 STATISTICS Dec. 28

Western Conference B.C. Division 1 2 3 4 5

Kamloops Blazers Vancouver Giants Kelowna Rockets Victoria Royals Prince George Cougars

U.S. Division 1 Tri-City Americans 2 Portland Winterhawks 3 Spokane Chiefs 4 Seattle Thunderbirds 5 Everett Silvertips

Eastern Conference

GP 39 40 39 40 38

W 26 24 15 13 13

L 10 14 19 23 23

OTL 1 1 2 2 0

SL 2 1 3 2 2

PTS 55 50 35 30 28

37 39 35 36 37

30 25 17 16 7

7 11 13 19 22

0 2 2 0 1

0 1 3 1 7

60 53 39 33 22

Central Division 1 Edmonton Oil Kings 2 Kootenay Ice 3 Medicine Hat Tigers 4 Calgary Hitmen 5 Red Deer Rebels 6 Lethbridge Hurricanes

OTL

PTS

40 39 40 40 37 42

26 23 23 21 17 15

10 12 13 16 17 26

1 1 2 2 0 0

3 3 2 1 3 1

56 50 50 45 37 31

Eastern Division 1 Moose Jaw Warriors 2 Regina Pats 3 Saskatoon Blades 4 Brandon Wheat Kings 5 Swift Current Broncos 6 Prince Albert Raiders

40 41 39 39 40 41

24 22 22 21 15 14

11 15 16 16 20 24

4 3 0 1 2 1

1 1 1 1 3 2

53 48 45 44 35 31

ROCKETS 2011-12 WHL SCHEDULE

Away Sun Jan 01 Wed Jan 04 Fri Jan 06 rSat Jan 07 Wed Jan 11 Fri Jan 13 Sat Jan 14 Sun Jan 15 Wed Jan 18 Fri Jan 20 Sat Jan 21 Wed Jan 25 Fri Jan 27 Sun Jan 29 Fri Feb 03 Sat Feb 04 Wed Feb 08 Fri Feb 10 Sat Feb 11 Tue Feb 14

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Kelowna 0 Kelowna 5 Victoria -07:05 PST Victoria -07:05 PST Portland -07:00 PST Portland -07:00 PST Vancouver -07:00 PST Everett -05:05 PST Kelowna -07:05 PST Kelowna -07:05 PST Kelowna -07:05 PST Kelowna -07:05 PST Kelowna -07:05 PST Seattle -05:05 PST Prince George 07:00 PST Prince George 07:00 PST Kelowna -07:05 PST Kamloops -07:00 PST Kelowna -07:05 PST Seattle -07:05 PST

18 15 19 7 11 14 9 29 24 3 10 12 16 4 2 25 5 27 8 22 23 28 26 21 20 0 6 30 1

Shane McColgan Colton Sissons Brett Bulmer Damon Severson Carter Rigby Cody Chikie Zach Franko Myles Bell Tyson Baillie Kevin Smith Filip Vasko Tyrell Goulbourne Spencer Main Madison Bowey Jesse Lees Colton Heffley Mitchell Chapman Jessey Astles Colten Martin MacKenzie Johnston Tanner Moar Austin Ferguson Austin Glover Justin Kirkland Ryan Donaldson Cole Linaker Stewart Coyle Jordon Cooke Adam Brown

Jordon Cooke Adam Brown

GP 11 28

GA 28 100

GP 37 38 21 32 31 27 38 22 35 24 35 30 12 26 16 31 37 26 36 36 32 31 3 6 2 2 5 11 28

G 10 21 14 4 10 9 6 5 6 1 0 4 5 4 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

A 26 7 14 16 8 9 10 11 9 11 11 6 4 5 7 5 5 4 5 4 2 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0

Goaltending SO Avg. W 0 2.63 3 0 3.60 11

BCHL STANDINGS/INTERIOR DIVISION

PTS 36 28 28 20 18 18 16 16 15 12 11 10 9 9 9 7 7 6 6 5 4 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0

+/-5 -14 +5 +2 -7 -8 -8 -13 +9 -1 +1 -3 -3 +3 +3 -3 -11 -4 -3 -7 -1 -6 +1 0 0 -1 -1 0 0

L OTL SL 3 2 2 16 0 1

PIM 44 41 52 41 34 29 12 21 17 12 30 55 12 12 12 40 75 55 23 15 20 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SV % 0.916 0.886

B.C. INTERCOLLEGIATE HOCKEY LEAGUE GP Simon Fraser University 12 Okanagan College 12 Thompson Rivers 12 Eastern Washington 14 University of Victoria 12 Trinity Western University13 Selkirk College 13

W 9 8 7 5 3 3 3

L 0 2 3 8 7 8 10

T 3 2 2 1 2 2 0

Saturday, Jan. 7—Memorial Arena Portage College @ Okanagan College

PTS 21 18 16 11 8 8 6

GF 71 52 59 34 32 31 42

GA 26 39 39 56 42 55 64

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We welcome submissions to our scorecard weekly feature from all local sports leagues in Kelowna and the Westside. Statistics must be submitted by 5 p.m. Monday to either whenderson@kelownacapnews.com, or dropped off at the Capital News office 2495 Enterprise Way, Kelowna, B.C., V1X 7K2. For further information contact sports reporter Warren Henderson at 763-3212.

GP 35 36 33 35 33 35 34 33

Penticton Merritt Chilliwack Prince George Vernon Salmon Arm Westside Trail

W 30 19 19 17 17 12 11 5

L 3 10 12 13 13 17 17 24

T 0 2 0 2 1 0 1 1

OTL 2 5 2 3 2 6 5 3

MONDAY CLASSIC BOWLING

PTS 62 45 40 39 37 30 28 14

Jan. 2 /Week 16 Ladies high single 1. Carol Secco - Cookson 303 2. Kim Blaschuk - Aquabase Carpet Cleaning 301 3. Charmaine Loff - Lake Country Building 272

WESTSIDE WARRIORS 2011-12 BCHL SCHEDULE Thu, Jan. 5 Fri, Jan. 6 Sun, Jan. 8 Fri, Jan. 13 Sun, Jan. 15 Wed, Jan. 18 Fri, Jan. 20 Sat, Jan. 21

Away Westside Westside Victoria Salmon Arm Salmon Arm Westside Westside Vernon

7:00P 7:00P 2:30P 7:00P 2:30P 7:00P 7:00P 7:00P

Home Arena Prince George Coliseum Prince George Coliseum Westside Royal LePage Place Westside Royal LePage Place Westside Royal LePage Place Merritt Nicola Valley Arena Penticton SouthOkanagan Events Westside Royal LePage Place

B.C. MAJOR MIDGET LEAGUE Vancouver NW Giants Vancouver NE Chiefs Cariboo Cougars Valley West Hawks Greater Vancouver Canadians Okanagan Rockets North Island Silvertips Fraser Valley Bruins Thompson Blazers South Island Thunderbirds Kootenay Ice January:

7th 8th 14th 15th

Ice Ice Rockets Rockets

Okanagan Division Princeton Posse Osoyoos Coyotes Kelowna Chiefs Penticton Lakers Summerland Steam

Fri, Jan. 6 7:00P Fri, Jan. 13 7:00P Sat, Jan. 14 7:00P Fri, Jan. 20 7:00P Sat, Jan. 21 7:00P

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W 15 15 14 14 12 10 11 10 7 3 1

L 3 5 7 10 8 9 11 10 14 16 19

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Ladies High Series-4 game 1. Kim Blaschuk - Aquabase 967 2. Carol Secco - Cookson Motors 922 3. Charmaine Loff - Lake Country Building 880 Mens High Series-4 game 1. Allan Burn - Aquabase 1048 2. Mark Kuzio - Red Door 1025 3. Kevin Will - Cross Train Fitness 929 High Team Single Hdcp’d 1. Aquabase Carpet Cleaning 866 2. Cookson Motors 830 3. Scowcroft 815 High Team Series Hdcp’d 1. Aquabase Carpet Cleaning 3071 2. Lake Country Building 3013 3. Cookson Motors 2957

High Avg. men 1. Allan Burn - Aquabase 248 2. Clark Ewart - Artist 240 3. Randy Blaschuk - Aquabase Carpet Cleaning 238 High Avg. ladies 1. Amanda Menta - Bazinga 226 2. Kim Blaschuk - Aquabase 223 3. Irene Pitura - Extreme Pro 221

KIJHL STANDINGS GP 35 36 37 34 36

Mens High Single 1. Allan Burn - Aquabase 325 1. Mark Kuzio - Red Door 325 3. Kevin Will - Cross Train Fitness 291

OTL 1 2 2 6 2

PTS 42 41 40 37 22

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Penticton Lakers Kelowna Chiefs Sicamous Eagles Revelstoke Grizzlies Kelowna Chiefs

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Central Okanagan/North Ok. Region Name Points Paul Nicholas 9856 Rafail Michail 7281 Erin Brewer 6232 Steve Campbell 5700 Mitchell Lynch-Brown 5345 S19 Regional Point Stats Watch and Learn Busted Flush All In’s

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SPORTS

Owl girls perfect record

The Kelowna Secondary School junior girls basketball team is in the midst of an excellent season and is looking to continue it this weekend. The Owls are 9-0 so far this season and have

earned wins at two different tournaments, claiming the championship banner at their home tournament in December as well as a tournament in Salmon Arm. The junior Owls are in

Kalamalka this weekend before heading to Penticton next weekend for a 16 team tournament. The junior Owls roster is Amanda Moore, Makenzie Hartman, Madison Barton, Madi-

son Jarvis, Kaitlyn Lafontaine, Jennie Evans, Emily Eisner, Jordan Nicholas, Brette Baybutt and Lauren Carson. The team is coached by Kristen Mulleny.

Rockets on road Rockets from A19 Ont. The Rockets will play

their next six games on the road, including Jan. 11 and 13 in Portland. whenderson@kelownacapnews.com

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CAPITAL NEWS

ENTERTAINMENT ▼ SCOUTING PERMANENT HOME

New year, new push for new jazz café Jennifer Smith STAFF REPORTER

Nary an artist in the world wants to quash the creative fires within— most living in fear of the mere possibility. Nevertheless, jazz singer Anna Jacyszyn says she’s very thankful the Lunar New Year heralds the Year of the Water Dragon in 2012 with the critical water symbol present to damper the dragon’s fiery, creative spirit. “The fire is watered down by the symbol of the water,” she explained. “(Without it) everything you achieve this year would have been lost the next because you would have become too greedy. “So if you’ve got any type of new venture or new things you want to try, this is the year to do it because positive things will happen, but the water will help us sustain what we’ve achieved through its cooling and calming properties.” Jacyszyn has a pretty clear understanding of how the Chinese zodiac works after spending near four years in the country, primarily on a residency with the JZ Club, living and working in Shanghai. The next two years are very critical to her overall vision for the next phase of her life in the Okanagan and the zodiac has her right on schedule. Returning home to family in Kelowna, Jacyszyn had big dreams of building a speakeasy-style jazz club in her hometown to showcase what she had learned overseas where she fell into a thriving jazz scene. “A lot of musicians were going to the Berkley School of Music and were coming back to China really well schooled in the jazz tradition,” she said. Being young, blond and beautiful, Jacyszyn herself was an easy recruit. She was offered a hotel chain contract to get her start and was quickly seconded to the clubs to work with talent from New Zealand, New York, Europe and beyond. “We were starting bands and using the Chinese instruments with the Western instruments…

I was out there working a French manouche band with a Chinese pipa mixed in, just having fun with jazz,” she recalled. Upon her return, she began treating Okanagan residents to a monthly jazz club with a house band internationally versed in this complex genre and guests dropping in from around the world. The audience, largely members who pay yearly for tickets to the fall, winter and spring shows, have developed their own ear for the musical repertoire which ranges from the gypsy jazz waltz of the manouche to Chicago, swing and ragtime. But Jacyszyn has always envisioned more. Now in the third year of her five-year scheme to open her own venue, she’s starting business plans for a permanent home for the live entertainment and traditional jazz fare— like her famous gin in tea cups. “We’re looking for spots right now and have some finances, I just have to get my business mind on to pinpoint it because I keep thinking about what it’s going to look like instead,” she laughed. If all goes according to schedule, the big build year should be this year and she’ll use a little of those calming water affects in the zodiac to pull her into 2013 when the club comes to fruition. In the meantime, she’s returning this month to the Black Box Theatre that has been her Jazz Café home with a Chinese New Year’s Eve celebration, complete with the songs and a taste of the food that makes the 15-day festival. “Everything is about wealth or food for Chinese New Year. So you throw the noodles into the air to stir in wealth and prosperity and there’s nuts and dumplings and everything—even the food, is golden.” This week her band was practicing Ni Wen Wo Ai Ni You Duo Shen, When My Heart Represents the Moon, a traditional Chinese pop song sung at New Years. That’s not an oxymoron, she claims: “Pop” songs are simply popular songs in China—nothing to do

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LOCAL JAZZ SINGER Anna Jacyszyn says the Chinese zodiac symbols are showing she’s right on schedule with her scheme to find a permanent home for her Jazz Café Kelowna. with rock-and-roll and glitz and glamour so the jazz influence still reigns. Jazz Café (www.jazzcafekelowna.com) is held in the Black Box Theatre

in the back of the Kelowna Community Theatre on Jan. 22, and the 23rd of February, March and April. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts

at 8 p.m.; tickets are $25, call 250-763-6141 or contact fabulousPR@gmail. com. The new season begins in May. jsmith@kelownacapnews.com

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NEWS ▼ VOLUNTEER CENTRE

Awards are for real people you know CONTRIBUTOR

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COMMUNITY THEATRE contact information, and the name of the award you selected. Write a simple letter explaining why you think that person or organization would be a good choice. Criteria for each award are listed on the nomination form. Ask three other people to write one page letters of support. Each letter can show a different perspective about how the person or organization has made an impact in Kelowna. Talk directly to the person or organization. Ask them to write out a summary of what their activities were between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2011 that meets the award criteria. That summary is very important and only the nominee really knows all

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Dawn Wilkinson It is people who make our community a great place to live. Now is your opportunity to recognize that special contribution with a nomination for a City of Kelowna Civic and Community Award. You can nominate an athlete, volunteer, artist, business or charity. “I have never done anything like that before. Let someone else do it,” I have heard people lament. My response is: Why? You know that person or organization and you noticed that they are doing good deeds. The nomination process is quite simple. You can get more information online at Kelowna.ca or you can phone 250-4698967 and ask questions. Here is the checklist of what you need to do. Fill in the nomination form with the nominee’s contact information, your

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of their commitments. It can be point form and include organizations, events, types of roles, amount of time and resources given, and the results or impact of their actions. The final nomination package is a maximum of eight pages. Your deadline is noon, Friday, Jan. 27, 2012. Finalists will be celebrated at the Civic and Community Awards Gala being held on Thursday, April 19 at the Kelowna Community Theatre. Dawn Wilkinson is the coordinator for the Community Information and Volunteer Centre. Go to www.kcr.ca to create your volunteer profile. 250-763-8008, ext 24 informkelowna@kcr.ca

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IN THE LOOP Royal Canadian Legion branch 26 Pancake Breakfast, Sunday Jan. 8, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Chicken Cordon Bleu Dinner and Dance, Friday, Jan. 13, 6:30 p.m., music by Art Taylor; Branch 26 installation of officers, Sunday, Jan. 15, roast beef lunch at noon, ceremony 1 p.m.; Robbie Burns Dinner and Dance, Thursday, Jan. 20, 6:30 p.m., music by Sierra, advanced ticket sales only, call 250-762-4117. 250762-4117.

Centre, 102 Snowsell St. North. Theatre Kelowna Society meets at 7:30 pm Jan 10 in RCA room 201. www.theatrekelowna.org Canadian Meditation Centre hosts a free lecture: Self Realization: A Yogi’s Journey with yoga master Balakhilya das, 7 pm Jan 13 at EECO in Mission Creek Park, 2363 Springfield Rd. Rutland Park Society meets for its AGM at 7 p.m. Jan. 16 at 180 Rutland Rd.

SPCA Auxiliary bazaar and luncheon Saturday, Jan. 7, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at First United Church, 721 Bernard Ave. Call 250-862-9042 to donate sale items.

Kelowna and District Genealogical Society meets Jan. 9 from 7 -9 p.m. at Hawthorn Park, 867 KLO Rd, in the Oak Room. Visitors are welcome. 250-763-7159.

Mayor Walter Gray will be the guest speaker for the Philosopher’s Cafe on Monday, Jan. 9, 7 p.m. at the Okanagan Jewish Community

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Relaxation not in the cards Paradise from A25 background noise, like the squawk of an insistent bird. Complete relaxation was not in the cards for me at Atlantis Paradise Island, and I never should have dreamed it was. The resort, on a spit of land called Paradise Island near the Bahamas’ capital city of Nassau, is designed to recall the mythic lost city of Atlantis. It boasts a 141acre, open-air water park with two rivers, including a mile-long version with rapids and rolling waves, 18 water slides and so many swimming pools that visitors can choose a different one each day for nearly two weeks. The resort also has more than a dozen marine habitats that show off the likes of clown fish, sea turtles, starfish and sharks. There’s “Atlantis Pals,” where you can create a keepsake stuffed animal, a pottery place, a Caribbean cottage-styled shopping complex and a movie theater. Given all the enticing options, my daughter and I were often on the run— or plunging down a slide. More quiet, grown-up pleasures include a spa, a posh hotel with an adultsonly pool, restaurants by big-name chefs and a golf course. Parents can drop their children at a variety of kids’ clubs if they want to partake. I left those experiences to others, except for the shortcut to dinner through the casino, where even the cigarette smoke didn’t stop my daughter from pausing to ogle the slots with their whirling fruit, flashing lights and chiming bells. You have to marvel at anyone who might go to Atlantis and leave richer.

I was at the resort because last winter, banner ads kept popping up on my computer: Atlantis was offering a free airline seat for a companion! The fourth night for free! The fourth night for free plus two free dolphin experiences! The dolphins finally did me in. My daughter had long wanted to frolic with her favorite marine mammal. More important, I had grown increasingly intrigued by the onslaught of offerings. I knew the resort was huge. With six distinct hotels in a range of prices, it has an abundance of rooms to fill. I also surmised that the economic downturn had left plenty of vacancies. But were the deals actual bargains? A freebie frolic with a dolphin certainly is, but we still spent boatloads of money. An average of $160 a day flew out of my wallet (or rather, was garnered with a swipe of my room key, making purchases a bit more mindless)—and that was beyond the $1,000 cost of the room. Granted, we declined the gratis fourth night, so we packed a lot of souvenir buying into three days. And vacationers looking for a more predictable price can sign up for a meal plan. But for us, the $20 breakfasts at Starbucks (two drinks, two muffins and fruit), the snorkeling equipment rental, the pricey dinners and the sundry sunglasses and stuffed-animal purchases added up. “We waited in line 30 minutes for dinner last night. When we finally got to our seat, we learned it was $49 (each) for the See ParadiseA27

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two of us and $25 for the kids,” a mother of three from Charlotte told me on the beach after my daughter and I ventured beyond the man-made watery world to soak up God’s real thing, the gorgeous, salty Atlantic. That mom and I bemoaned the long marches to dinner on the tangle of walkways between hotels. We clucked about the costs. She warned me that if you want photos of your child cuddling a dolphin— and who doesn’t?—it’ll cost you $60 for the basic package and more than $200 for one that includes photos and a CD of all images snapped by the resort photographer. That’s because you are forbidden from carrying your own camera into the water for the dolphin experience, even if you are only wading thigh-deep. Then, after the laments, my newfound friend said, “Still, we’re very happy here.”

“Yeah, we are, too,” I said, gazing over the aquamarine water. I decided that the resort lures visitors with giveaways, but gets their money anyway. And frankly, I am glad the tactic worked with me. I had far more fun than I had imagined I would, riding the swells on the river in a double inner tube beside my squealing girl, racing down slides and diving into ocean waves. It was not just easy access to the Atlantic, or the impeccably groomed grounds, or the riotous water park that made me like Atlantis so much. It was also the remarkable marine life, which Atlantis features almost everywhere. A ray flipped up a wing, as if to welcome us, even before we checked into our room at the Royal Towers hotel. The main lobby is open to the lower level, where expansive windows offer views of an ocean’s worth of fish as part of a display known as

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A REPLICA Mayan temple rises over the water park at the Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island in the Bahamas. the Dig. That aquatic showcase plays up the lost-city theme with grouper, sharks and other species gliding among imaginary Atlantis ruins. The Dig also holds special tanks for venomous lionfish, seahorses, jellyfish and moray eels, among other looky fish. The lighting is dim, the hallways are maze-like and the ruins have mysterious petroglyphs, so you feel as though you’re on an underwater expedition. The great find is not

the lost city, but the amazing, graceful creatures of the ocean. We spent hours there. The next day, after paddleboarding in the calm lagoon, my daughter and I grabbed lunch at an open-air restaurant that overlooks a shark pool. The meal was nice, but the best treat came afterward, when we headed downstairs to the powder room. There again we found walls of windows for upclose views of marine life. Then we rounded a corner

and came upon an arched, acrylic-covered walkway, as long as a football field, with the predators swimming overhead. The experience was probably the closest I’ll ever come to scuba diving. My daughter liked it almost as much as the puffer fish pond near our hotel. On our last full day at Atlantis, we walked to Dolphin Cay, a man-made environment filled with seawater and dolphins. We joined a group of 10 others, shimmied into

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wet suits, watched a video about dolphins and finally headed into the water to meet our pal. The trainer told us a bit about dolphins, pointing out that the film over its eyes protects it from saltwater and sun (so “don’t touch it!”). Then it was playtime. We got to hug and kiss the bottlenose, feed it and watch it twirl and jump with other dolphins in a grand finale show, culminating in a goodbye wave of flippers. The experience was a microcosm of Atlantis itself: a tad expensive (I couldn’t resist the photos), entirely wonderful and over much too soon.

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2.0 turbo, automatic, leatherette, sunroof, heated seats, power package, 45,000 kms STK#VQ844Z

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2002 VW BEETLE TDI

GL320 diesel, great economy, fully loaded, navigation, leather, sunroof, one owner, local SUV. stk#2VG021A

13 , 795

2.0 turbo, automatic, leather, sunroof, fully loaded, sport package, low kms. WAS $28,995

31 , 995

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13 , 995

42 , 995

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WAS $26,995

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BMW 1M body wind tunnel tested for aerodynamics BMW from B1 speed cruising. Fuel consumption is rated at 11.1/8.3/9.8L/100 km city/highway/combined. The body has been thoroughly wind tunnel tested for aerodynamics, which explains the extensive modifications to the panels. Inside there is one colour—black. The seats and interior are done in what BMW calls Boston Leather. The sports seats are superb. There is a back seat but it’s more like a parcel shelf than anything else. The steering wheel is thick and meaty so you can twirl through the 11.5-metre turning circle with confidence. On the outside colour choices are limited to Alpine White, Black Sapphire and Valencia Orange, the latter two metallic. The orange is interesting in that, depending on the angle of the light; there are subtle changes in the hue. You often hear pundits say the best suspension system for a sportscar is double wishbones fore and aft. BMW has used MacPherson struts at the front and multilinks at the rear for as long as I can remember. Other than a pure racecar you won’t find a better handling car than a BMW and the 1M takes that to the next step. In many ways the 1M

and the Porsche Cayman R could not be more alike nor dramatically different. BMW stays true to front-engine and drive to the rear. The Cayman is mid-engined, or in the case of the 911, rear-engined with drive to the rear. In short the design philosophy between the two is at opposite ends of the spectrum. Yet they both have about 330 hp and the 0-100 km/h acceleration time is identical at 4.9 seconds (Cayman with PDF transmission). But the main thing they have in common is that each is about power and precision handling, the two core values that have made each company so respected. You’d think with that big six-cylinder shoehorned into the engine bay See BMW B4

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THE metallic Valencia Orange paint changes hues depending on the angle of the sun.

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BMW 1M near perfect balance front to back BMW from B3

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that the 1M would be nose heavy but not so. It has an almost perfect weight balance at 51 per front and 49 per cent rear. With a wheelbase of 2,660 mm and a track width of 1,541 mm both front and rear, the 1M’s stance is almost a square which results in a very even proportioning of mass over each wheel. The six-speed is very light, almost like a Mazda Miata while the clutch lets you know there is a serious amount of torque being dealt with especially under full load. The clutch bites at roughly half way through the pedal travel. That’s right where I like it. Some think the clutch should come in at the first inch of two while others like to play the clutch pedal like a trombone slide. The 1M is just a hair on the understeer side, not neutral as I suspected before I drove it. This is also good because with an oversteering car you’ve committed yourself once you start to turn in. The 1M as tested here has a base price of $53,500 which is also the as tested price as it came with no extras. There aren’t a lot of options which befits this car as it was never intended to be a luxoboat. The $2,000 navigation system and the $4,000 Executive Package with Harman/Kardon sound system and electric seats are about all there is. A $1,995 shipping fee is extra. For comparison, the six-speed manual Cayman R is $75,000 so in that respect the 1M is a

relative bargain. Regular readers all know I owned a bunch of BMWs in the 1970s and 1980s and I enjoyed them all for their wonderful handling and lightness of feel. Over the years, BMWs got bigger, heavier and somehow less fun. Frankly, I lost interest. With all the money being made with SUVs and CUVs, as well as its luxury models, it could have been easy for BMW to stick with the M3 and M5 as their topline performance cars. But bravo to BMW for remembering that some people still want a car just for the joy of motoring. While it is called a Coupe, the 1M is a sportscar pure and simple, better I think, than the Z4. In many ways the 1M took me back to the days when I looked forward to any opportunity to drive my BMW even if it was just to work. It was fun to drive and that’s what a BMW should be.

BMW 1 SERIES M COUPE 2011

Body Style: Sports coupe Drive Method: frontengine, rear-wheel-drive. Engine: 3.0-litre DOHC twin turbo inline six-cylinder (335 hp, 332 lb/ft or 369 lb/ft with overboost) Fuel Economy: Premium, 11.1/8.3/9.8L/ 100 km city/highway/combined Cargo: 0.370 cu m Price: Base, $53,600, as tested $53,600; Shipping fee, $1,995 Website: bmw.ca

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Volkswagen Tiguan gives unusual performance for a compact SUV Lorne Drury CARGUIDE MAGAZINE

As a whole, the compact SUV segment has a lot of really good vehicles, but many of them are not what you would call exciting to drive. An exception would be the 2012 Volkwagen Tiguan, a premium crossover SUV that offers a dash of performance along with the utility one enjoys in these smaller SUVs. For 2012 Volkswagen has given the Tiguan a mid-cycle refresh, including a front-end facelift that tincludes a new-look grille, headlights and LED daytime running lights. Performance is supplied by Volkswagen’s familiar 2.0-litre turborcharged four-cylinder engine, producing 200 hp and 207 lb/ft of torque. The engine is mated with either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic with Tiptronic and the Tiguan is offered in front- or all-wheel drive. One major improvement for 2012 is in fuel economy, which VW says is improved by 16 per cent over previous models in highway driving. Three trim levels for the Tiguan are again offered in Canadaã Trendline, Comfortline and Highline. My tester was a topshelf Highline model, starting at $38,875. With the optional Technology Package ($2,300) and

Sport Package ($1,900), the price as tested climbed to $43,075 plus freight and PDI of $1,580. The Highline is available only with the sixspeed automatic with Tiptronic and features VW’s famous 4MOTION allwheel drive. Prices for the base Trendline model start at $27,875 and the Comfortline at $31,375, setting the Tiguan at the premium end of the compact SUV price scale. Both the Trendline and Comfortline offer the full-range of transmission choices, plus the aforementioned 4MOTION all-wheel drive in addition to the standard frontwheel drive. Moving up the model range, the Tiguan sits on 16-18 inch alloy wheels with 19-inchers available on the Highline as part of the Sport Package, which also includes sport suspension and bi-xenon headlights with LED technology.

The Technology Package, available on Comfortline and Highline trims includes a touch-screen navigation system with 30 GB hard drive, 300-watt Dynaudio digital sound package, rear park distance control and SIRIUS satellite radio. The interior gets a makeover as well for 2012 with a higher quality of cloth upholstery. The Comfortline has leatherette on the seating surfaces with real leather on the Highline model. The seats are comfy, even for lengthy jaunts, with good lateral support. All in all, interior fit and finish is good on the German-built Tiguan, as one would expect on a premium model. Softtouch materials add to the upscale look. The rear seats have fore and aft movement and are slightly elevated theatre style.

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THE 2012 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN is a five-passenger compact SUV that provides both utility and a dash of performance thanks to the same 2.0-litre TSI engine that powers the GTI hot hatch.

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Gutsy power plant makes Tiguan shine on the road Volkswagen from B5 Cargo volume is generous with 673 litres (23.8 cu ft) that grows to a whopping 1,588 litres (56.1 cu ft) with the rear seats folded. While the footprint of the Tiguan is smallish, the interior feels roomy. As mentioned earlier, the exterior gets a bit of a refresh along with the new VW-look grille, featuring two chrome horizontal bars with the VW logo front and centre and LED daytime running lights. But on the road is where the Tiguan really shines, thanks to the same gutsy power plant found in the Golf GTI performance hatchback. Premium unleaded fuel is suggested because of the turbocharger, but the 200 hp and 207 lb/ft of torque provides performance that other compact SUVs only dream about. Around town, it’s quiet, smooth and comfortable but punch the throttle on the open road and the Tiguan is ready to pounce. The sport suspension on the tester roughens the ride somewhat, but if

roof rails. Top-shelf Highline models have 18-inch alloys, 12-way power driver’s seat, auto-dimming interior mirror, automatic headlights, Bluetooth phone connectivity, chrome exterior accents, dual zone electronic climate control, digital compass, interior lighting package, rain-sensing wipers and silver roof rails. Fuel economy is rated at 9.7L/100 km city and 7.6L/100 km highway.

So while you pay a premium price for the Volkswagen Tiguan, you’re getting a premium product that gives a touch of performance with the utility of an SUV. It’s not a GTI on steroids, but it is much more fun to drive than almost any other SUV in the segment.

VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 2012

Body Style: compact SUV. Drive Method: front-

or 4MOTION all-wheel drive. Engine: 2.0-litre turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine (200 hp, 207 lb/ft of torque). Cargo Capacity: 673 litres behind rear seats, 1,588 litres with rear seats folded. Fuel Economy: 9.7L/100 km city, 7.6L/100 km highway. Price: $27,875 to $38,875. As tested $43,075 plus $1,580 freight and PDI. Website: www.vw.ca

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THE INTERIOR of the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan has an upscale look with nice fit and finish and materials that stand out against others in the segment. you’re prone to pushing your vehicle a little harder than normal it might be worth the extra cost. Otherwise, stick with the standard suspension that will undoubtedly provide a much smoother ride. For our changing climate here in the Great White North, 4MOTION all-wheel drive is sure a handy feature to have, but if you’re trying to keep the

cost down, standard frontwheel drive may be the way to go. The Trendline comes fairly well equipped with features like 16-inch alloy wheels, 60/40 split folding and reclining rear seats, air conditioning, cruise control, eight-way manually adjustable front seats, electronic parking brake, electronic stability control, exterior temperature

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display, front fog lights, multifunction trip computer, tire pressure monitoring system and eightspeaker audio system with single in-dash CD player. The Comfortline moves up to 17-inch alloys and adds eight-way partial power driver’s seat, upgraded seats, heatable front seats and washer nozzles, leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, panoramic sun roof, premium audio system with eight speakers and six-disc CD changer, Sirius satellite radio and black

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Ford Mustang GT: A perfectly lovable modern convertible CARGUIDE MAGAZINE

Driving a 2012 Ford Mustang GT Convertible brought back memories of my first Mustang. It wasn’t a convertible or a muscle car at all, just a Plain Jane, white 1972 coupe with a 260 cu in V6 engine. You know the story about the car that was only driven to church on Sundays by a little old lady. Well, ours did belong to said little old lady. And it was only driven to church, and the golf course. She belonged to the same club as my wife’s brother and when she became too old to drive she sold the car to him. The odometer had only about 10,000 miles on it when we picked it up in 1979 and it served as a daily driver for my wife for several years. We loved the car and it was a sad day when we had to part with it. And after a week with a new GT Convertible, we hated to part with it either. Of course, any similarity between the 1972 and 2012 models is in name only, not even considering the performance side of the equation and the 40year difference in model years. Other than the retro styling, the pony cars of the current era are far removed from the originals of the ’60s and ’70s. The Mustangs, Camaros and Challengers

today handle better, are more powerful and come with all the technological goodies buyers want in their vehicles these days. This Mustang is a perfect example. It still has a bit of a retro look to it, but oh, the power! Under the hood is a 5.0-litre 32-valve V8 that pumps out a jaw-dropping 412 hp and 390 lb/ft of torque. Unlike the original muscle cars, though, it handles even better than it looks. Adding a touch of nostalgia to today’s GT Convertible is a cue ball shaped shifter knob for the six-speed manual transmission (a six-speed automatic is also available). In my opinion, a sixspeed manual is the way to go in a muscle car to get every ounce of enjoyment out of it. This one had short throws but I found myself missing the first to second up-shift early on in the test period. However, as time went on I got accustomed to the shift pattern and it became second nature to me. Some might criticize the Mustang for still having a solid rear axle instead of the independent suspension that is the norm today. But to me, that wasn’t an issue as today’s Mustangs handle better than ever and are probably the best overall in the pony car field. The sound of the en-

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THE GT Convertible Mustang with the GT brake/performance package (shown) gets 19-incher wheels while the base V6 Mustang has 17-inch wheels. Mustangs start at under $22,000, but if you want the V8 GT Convertible, prepare to shell out close to $50K. With 412 hp under the hood, the performance matches the snazzy styling.

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Sound lets you know something special’s under the hood Mustang from B7 gine is a pure delight for any gear head. Ford has it just right—not too loud and overbearing, but loud enough to let you, and those on the street, know that there’s something special under the hood. Additional lightweight soundproofing has helped filter out unwanted noise, while the specially tuned intake and dual exhaust add the sounds drivers relish. Meanwhile, the convertible model has increased structural rigidity with lateral stiffness improved by 12 per cent over 2010. For those who don’t want V8 power, Ford offers a varied lineup of Mustang models, starting with the V6 Coupe, starting at $21,249. Next in line is the V6 Premium Coupe and Convertible, priced at $24,499 and $28,899 respectively. The GT Coupe and Convertible are $35,199 and $39,499 respectively, while the Boss 302 Coupe starts at $48,199. At the top of the line is the Shelby GT500, starting at $58,999. My tester was a GT Convertible Premium, priced at $42,999. Options including a GT Brembo brake performance package with 19-inch premium

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The comfortable front seats are finished in a plush looking leather in the GT model. Heated front seats are also standard, for those who make this a four-season driver. The steering wheel tilts, but strangely, doesn’t telescope. In the rear, there is room for two adults, but they would be a bit cramped for any extended periods back there. Up front, legroom is excellent, making this a car suitable for extended road trips. The trunk has 272 litres (9.6 cu ft) of cargo space, but that can be supplemented by the back

seat with only the front seats in use. Among the safety features are four-wheel disc brakes with ABS and brake assist, traction control, and electronic stability control. All in all, the 2012 Mustang GT Convertible gives outstanding performance, good looks and just enough of a retro feel to satisfy old-time muscle car fanatics while at the same time offering all the modern techno goodies. So while top down weather is likely over for this year for us north of the 49th, it’s never too early to start thinking about next year and just how much

fun top down motoring can be in a high-performance car like the Mustang GT Convertible.

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Body Style: two-door midsize convertible. Drive Method: front engine, front-wheel drive. Engine: 5.0-litre 32-valve V8 (412 hp, 390 lb/ft of torque). Cargo Capacity: 272 litres (9.6 cu. ft) Fuel Economy: 12.2L/100 km city, 7.6L/100 km highway. Price: $42,999, as tested $46,979 plus $1,450 freight and PDI. Website: ford.ca

THE NEW-LOOK INTERIOR was a pleasant surprise in the 2012 GT Convertible. You wouldn’t call it luxurious but it is a giant step forward from what you got in previous models. painted aluminum wheels ($1,700), rear view camera ($300), black cloth convertible roof ($300), HID/security package ($950) and engine block heater ($100) brought the total to $46,979 plus $1,450 freight and PDI. One new feature on the Mustang for 2012 is selectable steering that allows the driver to select the desired steering effort. Sport mode provides the most road force felt through the steering wheel and requires the highest amount of steer-

ing effort. Comfort mode provides the least amount of road force felt through and wheel and requires the least amount of steering effort. Standard mode sits somewhere in the middle between sport and comfort. The settings are can be programmed through the message centre. Carrying on the retro feel of the Mustang is the good old-fashioned soft-top; no retractable hard top here. Just like the old days, flip a couple of levers on the top header,

pop the switch and voila, the cloth roof retracts over your head and into a compartment behind the rear seat. One area where the Mustang has come a long way is the cabin. I wouldn’t call it luxurious, but it’s head and shoulders ahead of what you used to see in a ‘Stang. There’s no giant sheet of single-coloured hard plastic on the dash as we used to see, instead a mixture of colours and accent pieces to provide a pleasant environment.

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Getting Your New Driver Out of the Parking Lot! By Kate Wells, DriveWise BC

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How to Keep Your New Driver Centred in Their Lane – Practice having your new driver look well ahead down the road. A good rule is for them to be seeing what’s going on a full block ahead. Have them talk to you while they are driving. Ask them what they are seeing. Get them to “talk while they drive” which helps you know they see any potential dangers they could encounter. For example, “I see a pedestrian waiting to cross the street” or “I see a car backing out of their

driveway.” As their co-driver you will be able to help them act appropriately and have the time to do it. Scan Every Intersection: LCR – The most important letters in learning to drive through an intersection, they stand for LEFT, CENTRE, and RIGHT. Have your new driver scan EVERY intersection (with trafﬁc lights and without). The scan should be completed before they enter the intersection. If they are stopped at a red light, always have your new driver scan LCR once the light turns green and BEFORE they enter the intersection. This allows

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March 25, 1922 – January 1, 2012 Beloved husband of Joyce Hilda King of Kelowna, BC passed away on January 1, 2012 at the age of 89 years. Walt was born March 25, 1922 in Moose Jaw, SK, where he grew up and was educated until enlisting with the Canadian Forces in 1939. He served with distinction until the end of WWII.

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During his time in England he met his wife Joyce and married in 1941. After WWII Walt, Joyce and their two children Terry and Bonnie lived in Moose Jaw until 1947 when they returned to England. Walt owned a successful electrical business until his retirement. Walt and Joyce retired to Kelowna in 1984.

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Besides his loving wife of 70 years, he is survived by his two daughters Bonnie (Keith) and Tina (Bun); seven grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; three sisters Bertha (Robbie), Rose (Les), Elaine and one brother Norman (Darlene).

As time goes by without you and days become a year, They hold so many memories and a million silent tears. To us you were so special, what more is there to say, Except to wish with all our hearts that you were here today

Love Mom, Dad, Kalsie, Brian, Family & Friends

Walt was predeceased by his son Terry (Sue), his parents Harold and Dorothea, brother Harold (Anne) and sisters May (Gene), Irene (George) and Toby (Walter). A celebration of Walt’s life will be held on Saturday, January 7th at 10:00 am at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Cancer Centre for the Southern Interior, 399 Royal Avenue, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 5L3. Condolences may be sent to the family by visitingwww.springfieldfuneralhome.com 250-860-7077.

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Please call 250-718-3330 or Fax: 1-888-679-0759 For more information or send your resume & current drivers abstract to: driverclass1@shaw.ca Live-in Caregiver required for 84 year old male, 80% blind with medical conditions. Duties include making meals, housecleaning & laundry. Valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license is required to drive to appointments, shopping, etc. Please reply to J.R. Braun, 2434 Oliver Ranch Rd. OK Falls BC V0H 1R2 LOGGING TRUCKS - OWNER/OPERATORS WANTED (SHORT & LONG LOGS) - Chetwynd BC Very busy logging season ahead Good Rates - Accommodations provided Health/Dental available LOGGING TRUCK DRIVERS WANTED ALSO Ph: 250-788-6093 Fax: 250-7882848 Attn: DWAN email: lmyoung@pris.ca

SHORT on cash? Need money? We can help, get a loan on your directly deposited income. Call (250)868-2020 S. Sundher Orchard Ltd. 4381 Old Vernon Rd, Kelowna, BC Looking for farm worker, $9.56hr up to 40hrs/wk 6days. Apple pruning, thinning, picking, cherry picking/sorting. Ellison, Glenmore, Rutland area. 250-765-5267, Feb.15- Dec.15 davesand her@live.ca SUTCO Contracting Ltd. has openings in our Chip Haul Fleet. Good Equipment, Great Pay, Extended BeneďŹ ts, Direct Deposit, Satellite Dispatched, Reliable Steady Work! Call us to start your long term career; 250-357-2612 Ext 223 or www.sutco.ca Resumes can be faxed to 250-357-2009

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Trades, Technical

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Education/Trade Schools

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Legal Services

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Education/Trade Schools

Cleaning Services #1 Affordable Quality House Cleaning. Exc refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & rates. Wkly/Bi-weekly. 250-575-4001 #1 NU-MAID Cleaning â&#x20AC;&#x153;Making U House Proudâ&#x20AC;?! Professional. Reliable. 250-215-1073 BEST Quality Cleaning Reliable, bonded, insâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Comm, Strata,Rest/ Med./Dental/OfďŹ ces Move in/out 250-868-7224 CLEANING Lady, 25yrs exp., quality work, one time, wkly, biwkly. Exc refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.250-470-9629 CLEANING- weekly/ biweekly, residential. Organizing. Elderly Welcome. Call 250-448-1786

Concrete & Placing For all your concrete services Cold weather concreting, repairs & Poxy coatings. Call now for a free estimate Check out our website www.okdcs.ca Free Estimates. Government CertiďŹ ed. 250-451-6944

Contractors KSK Framing & Foundations. Quality workmanship at reas rates. Free est 250-979-8948 WENINGER CONST. Family company commited to Kelowna & Big White. 250-765-6898

Countertops REFACE Countertops. 1/2 the Cost of Replacing. Granite & Corian Designs. 470-2235.

Drywall PESL DRYWALL Service Inc. Renovations, new construction and repairs. Boarding, taping, textured ceilings. Call Tomas at 250-212-4483 or 860-3495. Quality Taping & Ceiling Texture Small - Med. jobs. 23yrs Exp. Call Jeff 250-869-9583

Electrical

12/7 In-Home Repairs. New Systems/Upgrades. 20+yrs Prof. Service. Peter 215-4137

A&S ELECTRIC. Resid/Comm Wiring. New constr, renov. & service changes. licâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d & bonded. Steve 864-2099 (cont #90929)

Help Wanted

Service Manager

Castlegar Toyota is looking for a Service Manager that shares its focus on customer care and retention â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and a person with the management, administration and sales skills to grow and improve an established business. The dealership offers a brand-new facility with the latest technology and equipment, excellent technicians, an attractive Ă&#x20AC;nancial package, bonuses and full beneĂ&#x20AC;ts. In addition, Castlegar is located in the West Kootenay region, an area with all the amenities of the city, a lower cost of living, world-class recreation and beautiful surroundings. Prior customer service experience is mandatory and automotive experience is preferred. All applications are treated conĂ&#x20AC;dentially. Relocation expenses will be offered to the right candidate. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re ready for the next step in your career, apply today. Please send cover letter and resume to:

TRADES AND APPRENTICESHIP

Craig Kalawsky Dealer-Principal Castlegar Toyota 1530 Columbia Ave Castlegar, BC Ph: 250-365-7241 craig@castlegar.toyota.ca

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Computer Services

BLISS Massage 4 your every need. 10 yrs exp. men only . Call 4 appt. 250-215-7755

Education/Trade Schools

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Friday, January 6, 2012 Capital News

Services

Electrical

Handypersons

Home Repairs

Moving & Storage

Rubbish Removal

JRS ELECTRIC: Licns’d, bnded & insr’d. From new builds & renos to service calls. Russ 250-801-7178 (cont:98365)

NEED a hand inside or out from painting to yard work. 250-215-1712, 250-768-5032

#1 Family Movers. Moving & Deliveries. $49/hr+up. Guaranteed best rate. (778)-363-0127

Swimming Pools/ Hot Tubs

SOMMERFELD Heating. Replace/install AC’s, heat pumps ﬁreplaces etc. Lic’d. 215-6767

High Caliber Construction. All home & office reno’s. No job too big or small. 250-864-0771 LARRY’S Handyman & Reno Serv., Lg. & Sm. jobs, Graffitti Removal etc., 250-718-8879 M.RIOPEL Home Repairs Painting, carpentry, drywall, flooring etc. (250)-300-6512

Painting & Decorating

Home Improvements

Machining & Metal Work

Floor Refinishing/ Installations ACCREDITED Strong Roots Flooring Inc. BBB Lic’d & Ins’d. Floor Refinishing, supply and install of flooring & custom wood products. Rick 250-8087668 or StrongRoots.ca

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

Heat, Air, Refrig.

OLD SCHOOL Construction. Interior renovation specialist. Done right the ﬁrst time. Lic & ins. Sen. discount. Cory Doell 250-862-7094

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

RENOVATING? DEMOLITION Specialists. We can prep for your trades for less. Walls, ceilings, ﬂooring, more. Insured WCB.bighorndemolition.ca 778 478 7276

GUARANTEED Best Quality Knife sharpening in town! Most knives done while you wait. Mention this ad & get 10% off Expires Feb 28. Come and see us @ 1171 Gordon Dr.

AAA Best Rates Moving $59+. FLAT Rates long dist. Weekly trips BC/AB. 250-861-3400 DAN-MEL MOVING SERVICES Local & long distance, also Fifth Wheel moving. 250-2150147 or 250-766-1282

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

Misc Services

NORTH END Moving Service Local/Long Distance. Free Estimates 250-470-9498

CALL COR’S PAINTING. On time, on budget. Neat & tidy. Focus on repaints. Lic & ins. Senior discount. Cory Doell 250-768-8439 DALE’S PAINTING Service. Painting Kelowna a better place since 1982. 862-9333

Plumbing BAYSIDE Plumbing & Gas Fitting Service. Qualiﬁed, reliable & Bonded. 250-317-2279 DREGER MECH. Plumbing, Gasﬁtting, comm/res & reno, ins’d, 24hr. Call 250-575-5878.

Rubbish Removal #1 AAA Junk Removal. Anything,Anytime,Anywhere! Construction/Appls. 250-469-3275

ERIK the STUDENT RUBBISH REMOVAL

HOT TUBS: Clearance 2011 H2O Spas 250-769-4910 www.kingpool.ca Coming soon: Quality Hot Tubs from $3500. Check them out at www.freeﬂowspas.com.

HAULS FROM $39.99 & UP & BAGS OF LEAVES, NO PROBLEM!

Tiling

FIREWOOD SALES

250-859-9053

TILE Setter. Artistic Ceramics. Custom tile setting. Call 250870-1009

Snowclearing

Pets & Livestock

SNOW Removal, sanding, comm.lots/acreage.Tremblay’s Excavating. 250-979-8033

Feed & Hay

Swimming Pools/ Hot Tubs

800 lb round bales: this years grass hay $50./bale, last years grass hay $25./bale. Shavings & Sawdust available 250-804-6720

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

Sales & Service Directory CLEANING SERVICE

CONTRACTORS

#1 AFFORDABLE Quality House Cleaning. Exc ref’s & rates. 20 yrs. exp. Wkly/Bi-weekly. Kelowna/Westside

250-575-4001

Licensed & Insured

765-6898 In business since 1989

A & S Electric

Residential & Commercial Wiring, New Construction, Renovations & Service Changes. Complete telephone & data cabling services, Prompt quality service. Licensed & Bonded Call Steve 250-864-2099 (cont#90929)

GARAGE DOOR HANDYMAN SERVICES OVERHEAD DOORS We install, service, & repair all makes of doors & openers. FREE ESTIMATES • INSURANCE CLAIMS Call for appointment

250-878-2911 abcohdoors@gmail.com

MOVING/ STORAGE

Larry’s Handyman & Renovation Services • Interior & Exterior Renovations • Carpentry • Painting • Small Repairs • Pressure Washing

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

250-718-8879

250-861-3400

Local or Long Distance Polite & Professional

Ph: 250-869-0697 Cell 250-470-9498

NATURAL STONE 1630 Innovation Dr. Kelowna, BC V1V 2Y5 P 250.765.3004 | F 250.491.1773

BBB lic’d & Ins’d. Floor reﬁnishing, supply and install of ﬂooring & custom wood products.

Rick 250-808-7668 or StrongRoots.ca

59.00 SF

On select colors only | Installation available

Natural Stone Surfaces All One Piece Laminate

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

colonialcountertops.com

FLOOR EXCAVATION REFINISHING TREMBLAY’S EXCAVATING LTD.

• Snow Removal • Full Landscaping • Rock Retaining Walls • Portable Soil Screener CELL: (250) 979-8033 BUS: (250) 861-1500

ACCREDITED STRONG ROOTS FLOORING INC.

BBB lic’d & Ins’d. Floor refinishing, supply and install of flooring & custom wood products. Rick 250-808-7668 or StrongRoots.ca

HEATING

HOME REPAIRS

SOMMERFELD HEATING

M.RIOPEL HOME OFFICE REPAIRS Painting, carpentry, drywall, fﬂooring, decorating & more!

Replace existing & install new furnaces, AC’s, heat pumps & ﬁreplaces. Licensed.

Wayne 250-215-6767

“PREMIUM PAINT AND SERVICE”

DALE’S

PAINTING SERVICE

862-9333 PAINTING KELOWNA A BETTER PLACE SINCE 1982

DRYWALL

AFFORDABLE PAINTING

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

250-863-9830 or 250-768-1098

Quality Taping & Ceiling Texture Small - Med jobs, 23 yrs. exp. Free Estimates. Call Jeff 250-869-9583 250-868-1075

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10% OFF WITH THIS AD

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WE HAVE A GREAT OFFER FOR YOU! Introductory Price First Month

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250-300-6512

PAINTING

PLUMBING

RENOVATIONS

Bayside Plumbing & Gas Fitting

HIGH CALIBER CONSTRUCTION

A DIV. OF BAYSIDE DEVELOPMENT LTD. Qualified, reliable, bonded. Installations, repairs, reno’s - hot water tank, washer, dryer, dishwasher! Over 30 years experience. Call 250-766-5580, 317-2279.

RENOVATIONS

FLOOR REFINISHING

ACCREDITED STRONG ROOTS FLOORING INC.

9.95 LF

starting at

MOVING

North End Moving AAA Services BEST RATE MOVING $59+. FLAT rates for long distance. Weekly trips between BC/AB. Why pay more?

LAMINATE TOPS

starting at

ELECTRICAL

ABC

COUNTERTOPS

Repair, Replace, Remodel. All Home & Office Reno’s. No Job Too Big or Small

Dan 250-864-0771

COUNTERTOPS

EXPERIENCED CRAFTSMEN QUALITY WORKMANSHIP SERVICE YOU CAN TRUST

• Bath Remodels • Decks • Drywall

• Kitchen Remodels • Painting • Plumbing

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

Canadian Homebuilders Association

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

All One Piece Laminate

Natural Stone Surfaces

MEMBER

1630 Innovation Dr. Kelowna, BC V1V 2Y5 P 250.765.3004 | F 250.491.1773

Licensed, Bonded & Insured

Independently Owned and Locally Operated

LAMINATE TOPS

TILING TILE SETTER

Artistic Ceramics.

Custom tile setting. Travertine, marble, granite & ceramic. Decks, kitchen, baths. Guaranteed work.

Call 250-870-1009

Get Featured! Call

250-763-7114

WELDING

9.95 LF

starting at

NATURAL STONE

starting at

59.00 SF

On select colors only | Installation available

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

250-863-4418

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

colonialcountertops.com

Capital News Friday, January 6, 2012

Pets & Livestock

www.kelownacapnews.com B13

Merchandise for Sale

Feed & Hay

$300 & Under

Furniture

HAY FOR SALE; Grass or Grass Alfalfa mix, Round bales $70 each, approx. 800lbs. Large square bales, 3x3x8, $160/ton. Delivery avail. on larger orders. 250838-6630 *HAY-SALES-GUARANTEED Quality Grass, Alfalfa, Mixed square bales, round bales & Silage bales. Delivery avail. (250)804-6081,(250)833-6763. McLeery Ranch, Alfalfa/Alfalfa Grass $7., Haylage $45., Dry Rounds $50., Feeder Hay $25. 1- 250-546-0420

BLACK leather loveseat, excellent cond., $225. 250-4485507 Computer Laptop, Windows, Wireless, Excellent Condition, $300. 250-869-2363 Kelowna KENMORE Washer & Kenmore Dryer, For the set $300. Call 250-862-9647 TOUPE sofa, acrylic & cotton fabric, very good cond., $285. 250-448-5507

Pets Australian Shepherd puppies, ready to go, 1st shots, vet checked, black tri & red tri, $450, 3winds@telus.net, (250)499-5397 BEAUTIFUL English Springer Pup’s. Ready June ‘12. CKC RED. Pure Bred. $1200 250575-4001 BLACK Lab Pups. CKC reg. Sire Field Trial Champ. Can view both parents working. First shots & vet check. 6 wks. Ready to go Jan. 13. 2 Fem. 2 Males left. $900. 250-7664097 linla9453@hotmail.com. Purebred, Black Lab puppies, 2 male, 1 female, vet & 1st shots, $550, 250-547-2555

Merchandise for Sale

Antiques / Vintage SPARROW’S NEST 1733 Dolphin (off Kirschner) Tues to Sat 10am - 5:30pm

Free Items FREE 21” TV . WORKS GREAT. U PICK UP. 250-826-5432 FREE 2 male Gineau pigs looking for home 1-1/2 old Call (778)478-3701 FREE: 2 sofa beds, double size, black/cream & black/white, (caster wheels) 250-769-5446 FREE Pick-up of used bicycles that you no longer want. Ok if need repair 604-800-2104 FREE P/U- Appliances, Rads, Batteries, Old machinery, vehicles. Harley 778-821-1317 FREE to a very good home, 2 three year old female spaid, indoor only house cats. Call (250)448-9835 after 6pm.

Firewood/Fuel Applewood Firewood already cut. Information call Bruce (250)-766-2628 SEASONED Fir & Pine, split & delivered. Call 250-7685081

Furniture

$100 & Under

Approx. 100 2x4 and 25 2x6. Lumber. Approx. 8-16 ft. length. $225 (250)765-2789

LEAVING Country. Huge house sale Sat Jan 7th, 10-2. Everything must go. Good quality furniture & household items. Call 250-870-0966 MOVING Sale. Loveseat, buffet, computer w/desk & chair, ladies gold clubs, microwave, large mirror & pictures. Many household items. Call 250860-9724 NOW buying quality used items & estates. Star Stores (Kelowna) 250-212-6144 OVER Stocked! Big Sale on all Pre-Owned Ofﬁce Furniture! Large selection of Real Wood Executive Desks & Storage units! Chairs starting at $39.00@Newer Metal Filing Cabinets - 2, 3, & 4 Dr. priced to sell! Visit our Showroom at Total Ofﬁce Business Furnishings, 420 Banks Rd. Kelowna 250-717-1626 SECTIONAL couch, dining set, coffee table, marble, 6chairs, side tables & other hshld items. 250-762-9298 WEST Kelowna. Household, restaurant equip, patio set, stove, etc. 760 Carey Lane. 9am-6pm. Sat Jan 4th

Sporting Goods

2 Custom wooden wine racks, each rack holds 154 bottles. $100 (250)766-3814 OLDER Model Maytag Dishwasher. Black front. Works great $100 250-763-6458 ONEIDA Silverware, Louisiana Pattern. 40 pce set. $65 obo. Nearly New. (778)478-1919

$200 & Under 24” ﬂat screen Toshiba TV, 1yr old, $175. 250-448-5507 25” Sharp TV, ﬂatscreen, 4yrs old, $150. 250-448-5507 Computer System, Windows Internet ready Excellent Cond. $200. 250-869-2363 Kelowna GE Dishwasher, 3cycles, white, works great, $125. (250)317-3341 MINI Whirlpool fridge, SS, 32”H, 1yr old, $125. 250-4485507

$300 & Under

FOR SALE - ROAD BICYCLES 2011 Norco CRR - SL, M, SRAM Red complete group 53/39, Ritchey Bars and Stem, Mavic Elite wheel $3600. 2009 Norco Diabolique II TT Bike, M, Vision Bars, Carbon Seatpost, forks, DuraAce 7800 brakes, shifters, derailleurs, FSA NeoPro Crank 54/42 - $3200 (no wheels)

Solid Wood Used Furniture OK Estates Furniture & More 3292 Hwy 97N, Kelowna (1.5 Kms North of McCurdy) 11-5 Tues-Sat OKestates.ca (250)-807-7775

Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges 20’40’45’53’ Used / Damaged 40’ insulated makes great shop. Only $2300! Needs door and 40’HC $2800 No Rust! Semi Trailers for Hiway & storage. Delivery BC and AB Call 24 hrs 1-866-528-7108 www.rtccontainer.com JCB Rubber tire, backhoe, double hopper for aggregate with conveyors, 16’ Sander, 30’x24’ Conveyer, 1994 350 diesel Cubevan(250)260-0604

Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Rentals

Misc. Wanted

Mobile Homes & Parks

Apt/Condo for Rent

CONDO copper sky new 1 bd lakeview, 6 appl, ac, sec park/storg, pool, tennis gym etc non smoker/pets. 250-7690530

WILLOW PARK MANOR. Aurora and Hollywood. 1 & 2 bdrms. Steps away from Willow Park shopping center, transit & the other shops of Rutland. Direct bus route to UBCO. 12-15mins. 250-7633654 APARTMENTS FOR RENT in Granada Gardens for Jan & beyond, ranging from $800-$850/mo 250-766-4528, 250-718-0881

WE will Pay 6.5x for silver coins. Can., US. Also buying gold. 778-932-2316

Real Estate Houses For Sale MORTGAGES LOW RATES. 5YR. 3.29% VARIABLE 2.8% Trish at 250-470-8324 ******* OKHomeseller.com Where smart sellers meet smart buyers! View Thompson Okanagan properties for sale.// Selling? No Commission. (250) 545-2383 or 1-877-291-7576

Mobile Homes & Parks

Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc. All insurance in place to work on your property. 250-260-0217

Misc. for Sale

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SKATES, Cleets, Ski Helmets, Ski Pants, Snow Suits, Boots, All Gently Used. Winter Clothes - Birth to 10 years up to 50% Off. Toys up to 20% Off. Baby Equipment, Cribs, Swings, Car Seats, High Chairs Etc. Moms The Word Hwy. 33 after 711. 250-7653422 - V/S, M/C, D/D.

Misc. Wanted I Buy Old Coins & Collections Olympic Gold Silver Change + Chad: 250-863-3082 in Town

Owner will carry ﬁnancing O.A.C. If you have a job, reasonable credit and can make a down payment, we should talk about brand new home ownership. 64A McCulloch Heights in beautiful S. E. Kelowna $189,900 tax incl’d $1600/mo. Call Accent Homes 250-769-6614 VERY CLEAN 2bdrm, 1bath home RV parking, large cul de sac lot in Adult section. $79,900.00 No Tax. Accent Homes (250)-769-6614

PRIVATE Buyer looking for old coin collections, mint sets & hoards of coins, specialty coins, loose, sets, etc. 250864-3521

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Free washer /dryer. Factory outlet featuring Can-Am Palm Harbor Homes. Singles starting at $54,500 + Tax. 1500 sq ft. 3bed, 2bath Double section $109,500 + Tax. Includes shipping & handling within Lower B.C. Regions.Show Homes at: 1680 Ross Rd. West Kelowna. Accent Homes 250-769-6614 www.accenthomes.ca promo code 31/12/11

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 2BD, 2bath, upscale building, adult oriented, secure u.g. prking, 5 appl, A/C, new laminate ﬂooring, 1050 sqft, NS, NP. Avail Feb. 1, $920/mo 250-762-3514 2BD Condo, reno’d 1200sq’, 2car cov’d gar. at door, storage. Sm. pets ok. WD. Chantel Pl. $1075. 250-575-4484 2BD +den, close to shopping & park. Ug prking, pool, new kit & bth, 19 + BUILDING $900. NS NP 250-317-6672 2BDRM 2bth Ground Floor Access with Small Outdoor Patio. 55+ building NP, NS, no children. $890/mo. Bertram and Bernard. Live-in manager Contact Gord (250)860-4056 2-bdrm BELGO AREA, Rutland Rd. S. $900 + hydro, f/s/w/d, NO PETS, on bus rte. 250-491-3345, 250-869-9788 3 BDR, 2 bathrm ground level suite for rent in Lake Country for $1100 a month including utilities. Private entrance and laundry, gas ﬁreplace, storage, greenhouse, great view. N.P. N.S. 250-766-0499, daveandm@shaw.ca BROCKTON MANOR. 1 & 2 bedrooms. The large, bright units are a short walk to downtown, hospital, beach & shopping. Transit is right outside the door. Please call us at 250-860-5220

FAIRLANE CRT. 2 & 3 bdrms, heat & hot water incl. Located on Lawrence near Gordon, close to downtown & Capri shopping mall. Please call 250-860-4836 LAKEFRONT 1, 2, & 3 bdrm. Fully furn’d. Central. Available. to May From $1290 / 30days. (250)769-4630 www.casaloma.com

MILL CREEK ESTATES. Various ﬂoor plans avail. 1, 2 & 3 bdrms within walking distance of the Parkinson rec center, Apple Bowl, Kelowna Golf & Country Club & Spall Plaza. 250-860-4836. millcreekestates@shaw.ca RENTAL Incentives, 1&2bd Adult building, NP, NS, $795$995. 250-878-0136 SEXSMITH area loft. Sngle, mature, NS, NP, priv ent & prking, all appls incl $650 + DD, utils & cbl incl. Call 250763-0547, 250-212-7609

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Commercial/ Industrial 1200sq/ft. shop 22ft ceilings Shop on 1/4 acre, fully serviced & fenced, $1500/mo + triple net. Light or heavy industrial use & storage. Fully Serviced. WESTBANK INDUSTRIAL PARK, (250)769-7424 FOR LEASE 600 sq.ft. Ofﬁce Trailer fully serviced on fenced 1/2 acre. Zoned Heavy Industrial Including Auto Wrecking. $2500 + triple net. Fenced 1/2 to 1 acre serviced industrial lots available. Central Westside Location. will build to suit. 250-769-7424

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The City of Kelowna has the following houses for rent: large bungalow, 3 bedrooms up, 1 down, 2 bathrooms $1400/month; a 2-bedroom house with new carpeting, 1 bath, fenced yard - $950/mth; a 3-bedroom, 1 bathroom bungalow, garage - $1200/mth; and a 2up/2down bungalow with 2.5 baths, garage $1300/mth. Utilities not included. Applications can be obtained online at www.kelowna.ca under the quick link to Rental Properties or between 8 am & 4 pm on the 4th Floor at City Hall, 1435 Water St, Kelowna, Real Estate & Building Services. Applications can also be faxed to 250-862-3349 or dropped off at City Hall by deadline of 4:00 pm on Friday, Jan 20th, 2012.

1bd 1bth Blk Mnt on acreage, sep ent., carport, built in vacc. 4appl, AC, utils incl, NP, NS. $800+DD. Jan 15. 250-7659083 1BD, avail now. Rutland. Near schools/shops. $650 incl utils. NP. bus route. 250-863-1302. 1BD., Off McCurdy, f/s, w/d, priv. ent., nr. bus, ns, np, pref 1 person, $725. util/cbl. incl. Avail now 778-753-4722 1Bdrm, furn, walk out, semi priv.,sep.entry Quiet/clean. utils inc’d $650. (250)765-0746 1BD suite. Up. Mission, bright, quiet, priv entry, laundry, $800 plus utils. Jacuzzi. Pets negot. (250)764-9798 2bdrm 1bath Avail Feb1 $850 utils incl’d parking close to parks/schools (250)765-2858 AVAIL NOW! 2 bdrm suite on Leathead. Bright, clean. F/S, Pets OK, fenced backyard. incl. util. N/S Sue 250.870.7355 LRG. bach suite, full kitchen. dining room, W/D, NP. NS $800/mth Avail (250)769-4339 Studio apt fully furnished wi-ﬁ close to bus utils incl’d, also room for rent. 250-762-0493

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2bdrm reno’d, 4 appls, NS. NP. Working couple pref’d $1000 + utils. Ref’s req’d. Avail Jan.15th Call between 6pm 8pm. 250-861-1059 3BD, 2bth, 5appl, skylights, carport, near hospital, college, lake, bus & Mission Mall. NS, NP. $1200+utils, ref’s. 250826-7501, 250-763-5225 5BD w/2bd inlaw. Large 2300 sq’. Fireplace, near bus/ hosp & lake. Garden. $1850. 250868-9059 txt 863-5164 Available Immediately 4 plex unit 2bdrm + den 1.5 bath st ,fr, Quiet area 610 Katherine Rd near Westside Rd $1000/mo + utils. 250-7690109, 250-878-9970 AVAIL Feb 1. 2bd unit on Rutland acreage. Clean, bright, fridge, stove, washer/dryer HU, NP, NS. $775. Call 250491-0303 NEAR KLO college, 1bd. wrkng cple. NP, NS, ref’s, 4 appl, deck, lg. yrd., private, $950. utils incl. Avail Feb 1 (250)-861-9013

1997 30th Anniversary Edition Camaro RS priced to sell. Features include a new (rebuilt) engine with 1,500 highway miles, 5 spd transmission, T-Top; Pioneer deck with Inﬁnity speakers, new windshield, new battery, new power steering hose, new alternator (still in box) & cloth interior. $5,500 OBO; contact 250-768-5513 for any additional information or request a test drive.

1980 Chevy Short Box 4X4 canopy, new clutch new transmission. Runs good. $1500 Call (250)-864-1145

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Modular Homes OKANAGAN Villa. Adult Park, 55 and over. No pets, 1bdrm, $875/mo. Call 250-765-1758

Homes for Rent 2BD Carriage House. Peachland. Full Appart. Furn., Avail till May 16. $980 + utils. (778)214-2647, (778)479-2886 3 BR,+den 1 bath shop fenced yard large kitchen. Downtown by knox mtn & lake. N/S pets OK $1500 plus utilities 778427-0018 COUNTRY House located in Ellison. $1300/mo on acreage incl appls & utils 3bd, 2bath, detached 2bay gar., lrg sundeck/view, pets allowed downstairs rented to quiet couple. Jan 1, Rob 250-470-2576 GLENROSA Top ﬂoor 3 bdrms No Pets, smoking ok, Working adult $1200 + utils Available now 250-258-8697 MAIN part of house for rent. 3bd, 2bth, CA, cvac, shr’d lndry, dbl gar., NS, $1600. + utils. Avail now 250-763-8733, 250-899-4156 NEWLY Reno’d mobile home in Winﬁeld, 2bd + 2rm edition, covered deck, large yard, close to all ammens, no pets. $1050 + utils, for more info 766-4670 PEACHLAND Semi Waterfront, 3 bd, fam. + living room. Rancher $1500+utils. 5 appls., refs, (604)856-2391

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Rooms for Rent #1 Accesible address. DT area, furn’d, cable, w/d, w.int, quiet, avail immed. 862-9223 #1 Available, Furn’d. Quiet DT area,Int,Cbl/Utils. WD. Wrking/ studnt/senior $400+ 861-5757 1Room for Student only. priv. bath, secure building, pool, excellent location, bus rte. $550 (250)469-4056,250-448-9088 FURNISHED Rm in quiet seniors Rutland home, NP, NS, no drugs or parties. $500 plus DD. 250-491-1075 RUTLAND N. Utils Incl, One block from bus for UBCO, Student or wrkng, single, $400. 778-753-5088

Senior Assisted Living MINI suite with some care incl all meals, snacks, lndry, utils, cbl, own ent, ideal for couple, $1250ea. (250)317-3341

Shared Accommodation 1Bdrm in Westbank, Share Kitchen, W/D, Cable, Int. & Utils Incl’d. $600 + DD. Call (250)-768-8930 AVAIL ASAP. 1bd near all amens NP/NP/NS. Behind Costco $450 utils., Stdnt/ wrking pref. 250-801-8648 ROOMMATE wanted from $450. 250-860-8106, 250-7183968

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Suites, Upper 2bdrm, upper suite, suitable for 2 working adults or students, garage, Rutland area, references required, $950/mo incl. util. 250-545-5559 2BD. Spacious upper level of house, Downtown 723 Stockwell Ave. 6appl., $1100. incl. utils., ns, sm pets welcome, Avail Feb 1st. Call Scott @ 250-718-4658 3 bedrm 2 ba Upper ﬂoor of house. Separate laundry, util., and entrance. Large yard and full attached garage. Rutland area close to schools and YMCA. $1300/month + utilities. NP NS Avail Jan 15th. Contact Don at 250 764 8305. COZY, Br, Furn, 1bd, Pand. Shps, LK & Colg, Ns, Resp, Adt, NP, $725/inc. 762-0317 LARGE. Br. 2BD. Near Lakem College, Shops. $865 NS, Resp, NP (250)762-2883 Msg LARGE, bright, 2bd, 2bath, full new kitchen, washer/dryer, large deck, lrg yard, pets negotiable. $1200 utils incl. 250860-4053 & 1-250-446-6802

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T12-003 Aerial Hybrid Bucket Truck

T12-006 Marketing and Advertising Agency of Record Sealed proposals clearly marked on the outside of the envelope with the words “T12-006 Marketing and Advertising Agency of Record” will be received at the Office of the City Clerk, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna, BC up until 3pm, Local Time, January 24, 2012. The Request for Proposal (RFP) will not be opened publicly. The City reserves the right to reject any or all responses, to waive defects in any bid or tender documents and to accept any tender or offer which it may consider to be in the best interest of the City. The lowest or any tender or offer will not necessarily be accepted. RFP documents may be obtained at no charge from the City of Kelowna website or from the City of Kelowna Purchasing Branch, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna BC V1Y 1J4. kelowna.ca

Sealed tenders, clearly marked on the outside of the envelope with the words “T12-003 Aerial Hybrid Bucket Truck” will be received at the oﬃce of the City Clerk, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna, BC up until 3 PM, Local Time, January 19, 2012. Tenders will be opened publicly at that time. The City reserves the right to reject any or all tenders, to waive defects in any bid or tender documents and to accept any tender or oﬀer which it may consider to be in the best interest of the City. The lowest bid or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. Tender documents may be obtained at no charge from the City of Kelowna website or from the City of Kelowna Purchasing Branch, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna BC V1Y 1J4. kelowna.ca

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Sealed proposals clearly marked on the outside of the envelope with the words “T12-005 Beach & City Parks Landscape Maintenance” will be received at the Office of the City Clerk, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna, BC up until 3pm, Local Time, January 24, 2012. The Request for Proposal (RFP) will not be opened publicly. There is a non-mandatory site meeting on January 11, 2012 at 10 am PST at the Parks Department Boardroom, 1359 KLO Road. The City reserves the right to reject any or all responses, to waive defects in any bid or tender documents and to accept any tender or offer which it may consider to be in the best interest of the City. The lowest or any tender or offer will not necessarily be accepted. RFP documents may be obtained at no charge from the City of Kelowna website or from the City of Kelowna Purchasing Branch, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna BC V1Y 1J4. kelowna.ca

Sealed proposals clearly marked on the outside of the envelope with the words “T12-007 Public Art – H2O Adventure and Fitness Centre” will be received at the Office of the City Clerk, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna, BC up until 3pm, Local Time, February 16, 2012. The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) will not be opened publicly. The City is issuing this Request for Qualifications to prequalify Proponents in stage one of a two-stage public art competition. The City reserves the right to reject any or all responses, to waive defects in any submission and to accept submissions which it may consider to be in the best interest of the City. RFQ documents may be obtained at no charge from the City of Kelowna Website or from the Purchasing Branch, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna BC V1Y 1J4. kelowna.ca

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LA chef’s playground is the kitchen out back Mary MacVean CONTRIBUTOR

LOS ANGELES — Walk in the front door of chef Celestino Drago’s Sherman Oaks, Calif., home, through the soaring foyer and the wideopen designer kitchen and out the back door, and you might think you’ve shapeshifted your way to the Italian countryside. “The best thing for me is when it’s Sunday and I am here with the kids in the garden, picking what I want to go and cook,” says the chef, whose restaurant Drago Santa Monica just celebrated its 20th anniversary. That could mean a simple pasta with cherry tomatoes and basil. Or vegetables to grill with chicken or fish. Drago seems fairly indifferent to his indoor kitchen, though it’s the sort of room that agents use to sell a house. “To be honest, we don’t use the one in the house much,” he says. No wonder. Outdoors, he has a huge beehive-shaped wood-burning oven, a massive dining table and everything else necessary for cooking and eating. Drago can look out, past the pool, to the hills. Or he can sit and watch one of two flat screens set high on walls at either end of the long, rectangular, open-sided room. His wife, Leslie, he says, is “the breakfast queen. She makes it all fresh.” She also makes the school lunches for their two teenage daughters. “That’s why I never go inside,” he says, adding with a joking smile, “I can keep peace with my wife.”

Drago and his family moved into the house four years ago; the previous owner built it about eight years ago, he says. It’s got a wine cellar and an adjacent room that would be a perfect poker hideout. But the outdoor kitchen is what feels like the family retreat, a place for spending long hours over meals and conversation. It’s where Drago makes bread and beef, grills fish and roasts vegetables and suckling pig. That last item rather horrified his family, says Drago, who also took heat when he brought a pheasant home from a hunting trip. As a chef, he’s more philosophical about the animals that become dinner, but he recognizes that children see it another way: When the Dragos went to Italy to visit his family, a new litter of the black pigs of the Nebrodi mountains had been born. One of his daughters took the runt, fed it goat’s milk and nurtured it to join its siblings. No wonder she wasn’t entranced with a suckling feast. The pizza oven is the sort of thing that long ago would have been built first, and a house would have gone up around it. Drago had his brought to California from Italy in five pieces and then installed at one end of the outdoor kitchen. It’s a creamy yellow, with a generous stone working space on both sides of its iron doors. His 76-year-old mother taught him just how much the wood should burn before it’s ready for cooking. Drago says he pushes the fire to the left and right of center to control the heat, and cleans ash away with a wet tow-

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CHEF CELESTINO DRAGO takes the top off a clay pot oven roasted chicken in his outdoor kitchen at his Sherman Oaks, California home. el on a stick. “It’s not an easy thing to just put it on,” Drago says. Sometimes, he starts the fire the day before to make sure the whole interior chamber is hot enough. Many foods are cooked here: steaks and other meat, small loaves of ciabatta, fish and, of course, pizza, which gets set directly on the refractory cement. He sometimes soaks a clay pot in water for cooking moist rabbit or chicken. A metal pizza paddle is stored nearby. A tray holding salt and pepper, balsamic vinegar and olive oil is just as handy.

And in a shed to one side of the oven and in a nook underneath, there’s storage for wood. When the food is done, it moves to a walnut-colored travertine island for a buffet, or a small matching table at the other end of the room, or a wooden table that seats 24 in a pinch. Plenty of people often share the table. Drago is the oldest of eight children, and three of his brothers and one sister have moved to L.A. All five are in the restaurant business. “Cooking at home is not like cooking in the restaurant. You can put everything out and relax,”

Drago says. Relax. That’s the main theme of this kitchen, at least for Drago, who has four restaurants, a bakery and a catering operation. Not only is he undaunted by the rotisserie or the smoker, but he also finds them fun. Two Viking burners are available, as well as a gas grill and an industrial hood to carry smoke away from cooks and guests. The kitchen has a dishwasher, sink and two small refrigerators, hidden behind wood doors. A Gulliver-size fireplace, with a colorful ceramic plate depicting the sun hanging above and

two iron arms that swing into and out of the fire, draws the eye to the center of the room. Drago sometimes hangs copper pots on the arms to cook polenta. He’s made ricotta cheese over the fire too. The pavilion-like room has a telephone, a big hanging market scale and curtains to keep out the wind. A chandelier hangs overhead. There are some potted plants and candles around the room, but, Drago says, “I don’t like having things out.” Little decoration is needed: Just through the room’s arches is Drago’s prized garden, which

winds in narrow rows around the pool and the edges of the yard. The list of foods he grows is long: tomato, lemon, zucchini, cucumber, artichoke, arugula, herbs, eggplant, orange, blood orange, apple, pomegranate, passion fruit, pepper, grapes. He grows Merlot, Chardonnay and Cabernet grapes for fun and because the vines are pretty. Just in case anyone misses the point of this kitchen and its surroundings, Drago makes it one more time: The previous afternoon, he got a cigar, a glass of wine and watched football. Ahh, relaxation.

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