Kelowna Cap News 9 January 2011 by Kelowna CapitalNews

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breast milk co-operative launched by a Montreal woman on Facebook has mothers across the Okanagan, and Canada at large, sharing their spare milk with other parents in need. While it’s one of the oldest practices in human history, health organizations and even breast milk advocates are deeming this milk sharing co-operative practice as unsafe. Many mothers in need, however, are eager to participate in the exchange, undeterred by those concerns. Capital News reporter Kathy Michaels takes a closer look at the issue in today’s close-up feature. See story on A3.

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Tolko to close veneer plant permanently Judie Steeves STAFF REPORTER

Tolko Industries Ltd. has announced that its Kelowna veneer operation will close permanently, but the decision will make no noticeable difference to the current operation. The plywood plant closed in January 2007, leaving 21 senior crew members operating the veneer plant, but they were all laid off in Octo-

ber 2009 and that curtailment has now been made permanent. The 170 employees working in the Kelowna sawmill operation and cogen plant are not affected by the decision. Site manager Greg Maralia said the company’s diversified expansion into new markets has meant the outlook there is very positive. With the crash of the U.S. housing market, B.C.

lumber companies had to search out new markets in order to survive. Tolko is now shipping to Japan, China and the Middle East. The 21 workers laidoff 15 months ago will now be paid severance, but Maralia said he believes most of them have found other jobs. The decision to close the veneer plant was made because of long-term reduced quantities of high

quality peeler logs. That’s been made worse by the infestation of mountain pine beetle in local forests. He said the company has no immediate plans for the building, but will be assessing its options. Once a decision has been made, work will begin dismantling the equipment and moving it elsewhere in Tolko’s operations wherever possible. Tolko is a private,

locally-owned forest products company based in Vernon, with 3,500 employees. It is a major producer and marketer of lumber, veneer, plywood, oriented strand board and kraft papers, with manufacturing operations across Western Canada. The company’s woodlands operations has received third-party certification of its sustainable forest management systems.

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Liberal leadership hopeful George Abbott will be in Kelowna this week to hear what locals have to say. Abbott, the Shuswap MLA, will host a town hallstyle meeting at the Rutland Centennial Hall on Jan. 14, starting at 7 p.m. While the race to become Liberal leader and premier is only open to voters who are registered members of the B.C. Liberal Party, the Kelowna meeting is open to everyone and all issues raised will be discussed, say organizers. Abbott has the backing of several B.C. Liberal MLAs, including Kelowna-Lake Country’s Norm Letnick and Kelowna-Mission’s Steve Thomson, B.C’s natural resource operations minister who is currently doing double duty as also energy minister. A former education, health, aboriginal relations and sustainable resource management minister, Abbott will be the second of the six candidates trying to succeed current Premier Gordon Campbell to stop here since the race began. Just before Christmas, former cabinet minister turned radio talk show host Christy Clark showed up for a brief public meeting at a local hotel. Other candidates in the race, such as former health minister Kevin Falcon and former Attorney-General Mike De Jong, have appeared at meetings elsewhere but have not held public meeting here yet. The two other candidates in the race are former regional economic development and skills minister Moira Stillwell and former Parksville mayor Ed Mayne. The Liberals will elect their new leader, who will automatically become premier, in February. While the next provincial election is not scheduled until May 2013, some of the candidates have indicated they feel an election should be held earlier to give the new leader a mandate from the electorate if the Liberals win. The B.C. NDP is also searching for a new leader following Carole James’ decision to step down following public dissension over her leadership from 13 of her MLAs. So far only NDP MLAs Harry Lali and Nicholas Simons and marijuana activist Dana Larsen have announced their candidacy for the NDP leadership race. awaters@kelownacapnews.com

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CLOSE-UP “Women have been clamoring to get more milk banks open, but there is no government aid. So we are taking it into our own hands.”

—Emma Kwasnica, creator of a breastmilk sharing network

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Breast milk co-op revives an old tradition Kathy Michaels STAFF REPORTER

iden Duarte-Enns was born at the end of October, six weeks ahead of schedule. His early debut was cause for the usual concerns associated with premature births. But it also complicated a practice as old as human history, causing further strain on the new parents who worried they were compromising their baby’s health. “We wanted to breastfeed because it’s the best thing for a child’s development. My husband and friends all said it would be no problem,” said Linda, Aiden’s mother, who sought their reassurance after seeing other family members struggle. “But being premature didn’t help. We weren’t able to do skin-to-

skin contact like we would have had he been home and my nipple hadn’t popped to make it easy for him to latch,” Linda recalled. Breastfeeding, the new mother quickly learned, wasn’t going to be as easy for her as everyone said it would

be. “It’s perfect, but it’s so hard,” said Linda. Because Aiden wasn’t able to latch on to her breast immediately, and a bout of colic further down the road reduced his appetite, Linda’s milk supply started to dwindle. Nurses and lactation consultants recommended she feed Aiden what she could, and then weigh him to assess how much he had ingested. If he gained weight after feeding, it was a good day. Other times the scale would show he’d lost weight. “That was the worst thing,” she said, explaining the process was taking a physical and emotional toll. “So we kept supplementing with formula. We changed through four different kinds, and we just kept worrying about what we were putting

in his body, with formula.” They eventually settled on goats’ milk, until their midwife showed them a resource that had recently launched in Canada. Eats on Feets, an online breast milk co-op, connected Linda with lactating mothers across Canada and a fresh new supply of milk for Aiden. “It’s fabulous,” said Linda, adding the only reservation she had about the controversial practice of giving her son a stranger’s milk was the awkwardness of admitting she wasn’t able to do so herself. Ego, however, was quickly cast aside when she met the woman who would be donating Aiden her milk, and she fully embraced a concept that is woven throughout human history. Wet nursing was a societal mainstay until relatively recently when

concerns over transmitting diseases made it taboo, prompting women who continued with the practice to go underground. When breast milk sharing took a modern twist with the advent of Eats on Feets, Montreal mother and network creator Emma Kwasnica said those women have “came out of the closet.” “Women have been wet nursing for years, but they weren’t talking about it,” said Kwasnica, adding the spread of HIV in the 1980s wiped out the practice as well as 23 government sanctioned milk banks across North America. Today, a milk bank in Vancouver is the only one of its kind in Canada, See Tradition A4

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however, demand among women who canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t breastfeed, is building. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Women have been clamoring to get more milk banks open, but there is no government aid,â&#x20AC;? said Kwasnica. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So we are taking it into our own hands.â&#x20AC;? Each day the Eats on Feets network expands as women in neighbourhoods across the planet see the need in their community. The Thompson Okanagan chapter started just a month ago, and since that time dozens of women have actively been swapping milk, sharing their stories and taking an active role in providing their children whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s touted by all as the healthiest choice. In a recent press release Health Canada said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;breastfeeding promotes optimal infant growth, health and development and is recognized inter-

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nationally as the best method of feeding infants.â&#x20AC;? What they wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t endorse, however, is Eats on Feets, or any other service that promotes the swapping of human milk. Their official stance simply reads, â&#x20AC;&#x153;unprocessed human milk should not be shared.â&#x20AC;? Tanya Derksen, the public health nursing team leader at Kelowna Health Centre, explained the unknown looms large in taking the position. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Obviously itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a personal decision,â&#x20AC;? Derksen said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Obtaining human milk from the Internet or directly from individuals raises health concerns because, in most cases, medical information about the milk donors is not known.â&#x20AC;? Derksen explained there is potential risk that the milk may be contaminated with viruses such as HIV or bacteria which can cause food poisoning, such as staphylococcus aureus. Traces of substances such as prescription medication and non-prescription drugs can be transmitted through human milk. Improper hygiene when collecting, storing and handling milk, could also cause the milk to spoil or be contaminated with bacteria and/or viruses that may cause illness. While health authorities are more likely to take the safest stance, even Ingrid Tilstra, lead member of Kelownaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s La Leche League, wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t support the co-op idea, pointing out that there is a risk. Opposition has continued to mount since Eats

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HEALTH CANADA says breastfeeding promotes â&#x20AC;&#x153;optimal infant growth, health and development.â&#x20AC;? On Feets launched, but it has done little to slow the growth of the network. Perhaps thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s because Eats on Feets representatives have pushed back against critics. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Women are told in Canada, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;If you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t breastfeed you have to formula feed,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s harmful information,â&#x20AC;? said Kwasnica. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have good research showing if we feed powdered formula there are health risks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And these women who are taking part arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t out there to hurt other mothersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about full disclosure.â&#x20AC;? Kwasnica encourages participants to ask donors about their medical history and request blood tests, which are available to all women who have recently given birth. And, she said, the risk of transmitting disease through breast milk is quite low to begin with. It would be far less counter productive, said Kwasnica, if Health Can-

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WOMEN ARE TOLD IN CANADA, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;IF YOU CANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T BREASTFEED YOU HAVE TO FORMULA FEED,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; AND THATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HARMFUL INFORMATION. Emma Kwasnica

ada were to take a proactive stance when it comes to milk sharing. Each year at Christmas, Health Canada issues a report on how to handle a turkey safely, but Kwasnica asks why are they refusing to offer information that would assist women to feed their babies with human milk. Especially, she says, considering there are areas all over the world where pasteurization techniques are being employed that further reduce

contaminants and the risk of spreading disease. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nobody wants to take responsibility. They canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t say they support it, because what if a baby gets sick?â&#x20AC;? she said, adding that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve become a â&#x20AC;&#x153;sue happyâ&#x20AC;? society. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But the women themselves do take responsibility and will continue to. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a health concern. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Informed mothers are doing the research weighing the options and we understand thisâ&#x20AC;Śwe know this.â&#x20AC;? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s knowledge thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s prompting many to seek out Eats on Feets, which Kwasnica said she hopes will grow into an organization that will help women help each other. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They can say, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;What are your tricks, maybe I can do this too, can you help me, what am I doing wrong?â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These same women who were receiving are donating now, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s comSee Tradition A5

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Access to breastfeeding support All health professionals, and Eats on Feets proponents, agree on one thing: Women who are struggling with breastfeeding need to get support early. Many suggest women even get educated on breast feeding before giving birth. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Although breastfeeding is the most natural thing to do, it does not always come easily and can take time, practise, and patience before mothers feel confident that breastfeeding is going well,â&#x20AC;? said Tanya Derksen, the public health nursing team leader at Kelowna Health Centre. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Breastfeeding support is especially important in the early weeks to get milk supply established.â&#x20AC;? There are various breastfeeding supports and individuals available in the community to help breastfeeding mothers meet their goalsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;public

health nurses, lactation consultants, the La Leche League, doulas, doctors and midwives, family members, or friends who have breastfed. Resources: â&#x20AC;˘ Maternity Care Westside, a physician-run clinic on the westside, opened a drop-in breastfeeding support centre on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ The Public Health Maternity Care program contacts all mothers in the first 24 hours after discharge from hospital and offers breastfeeding support by phone or home visits in the early weeks; then at any time during the breastfeeding duration a mother can call a public health nurse, all of whom have basic breastfeeding training, at any of the three health units, for breastfeeding support â&#x20AC;˘ There are 10 public health nurses who are international board certi-

fied lactation consultants â&#x20AC;˘ A public health nurse can refer a mother to the Public Health Nursing Breastfeeding Clinic at the Rutland Health Centre, which operates Tuesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to noon by appointment only. If women have questions about breastfeeding or if they are considering purchasing human milk or acquiring it through the Internet or directly from individuals, Health Canada recommends they consult their health care professional, whether this be their doctor, midwife or public health nurse. If women want to learn more about how to donate or receive human milk, they can contact the BC Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Milk Bank, Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only milk bank, at 1-604-875-2424 or www.bcwomens.ca. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Kathy Michaels

Bonds forged between new moms Tradition from A4 munity building by women, for women.â&#x20AC;? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something new mother Linda DuarteEnns has already benefitted from, despite the fact Aiden wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t able to process the donated milk. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t say enough about this woman,â&#x20AC;? she said of the person who donated to her, noting they have spoken several times since the milk transfer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She is amazing.â&#x20AC;? Kamloops mother of three Tiffani Carmi-

chael is looking forward to building a relationship with the woman who sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s donating to also, as she doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think there are enough resources in the Interior for nursing mothersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;even though itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be more work. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I will have to pump,

so there will be a bit of work there, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rewarding to know not only am I providing food and nutrition for my child, but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m helping someone elseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s child to get the best possible start,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not knocking formula, it has a place

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AgriStability workshop for Okanagan farmers Judie Steeves STAFF REPORTER

An information session for local farmers about the federal-provincial AgriStability Program is set for Thursday evening. AgriStability replaced financial safety net programs NISA and CAIS to help growers survive years of low returns. When the program began, it was administered from Winnipeg, but the provincial agriculture ministry moved it to B.C., with a central office in Kelowna and satellite offices in several other locations around the province. That allows growers to talk to someone in person if they are having difficulties with it. Still, not all growers have enrolled, so meetings are being held around the province where producers can ask questions and learn about the benefits of the program. Ministry staff will explain how the program works, and how it can benefit a farm operation when they experience an income decline beyond their control. There’ll be details about deadlines, filling in forms, interim applications and adjustment requests. The Kelowna session is Thursday, Jan. 13, 7 to 9 p.m., at the Ramada Hotel on Harvey Avenue. To reserve a seat or for more information, call, toll-free: 1-977-343-2767. jsteeves@kelownacapnews.com

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When Wendy Ord and Glen Samuel moved onto their rental property in Carr’s Landing, the decrepit buildings standing at the back of their parcel of land stole into the film director and writer’s collective imagination like a ghost in the night. The neighbours told them the buildings nagging at their creative juices were remnants of a Japanese internment camp from the Second World War and, while the information did not turn out to be accurate, it planted a seed. And famed environmentalist David Suzuki is one of the cast of dedicated Japanese Canadians to eventually grow that seed into the short-film the couple will screen at Okana-

gan College next week. “We’ve already written a treatment for a feature film based on the same story,” said Ord, who wrangled the CBC TV star into the movie. Tora, as the film is called, marks Suzuki’s debut as an actor and the local writer/producer/director couple behind the film are hoping his star power just might turn the right heads to parlay their story onto the really big screens in Hollywood. It’s a common practice in the film industry to make a short, like Tora, a father-daughter story about a young girl who dies in a Japanese internment camp, as a teaser to draw investors for a bigger project. But for now, the haunting little tale stands as tesSee Debut A8

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1, 33AD to April 1, 2011 is 1,978 years. He then multiplied 1,978 years x 365.2422 (the number of days in each solar year, not to be confused with a calendar year). He came up with 722,449 days. If you add an additional 51 days to these 722,449 days, you get a total of 722,500 days. In Camping’s mind, the conclusion is inescapable: the Bible teaches that Jesus Christ is set to return a number of days after April 1, 33 AD, equal to the square of the product of the numbers for atonement (5) times, completion (10) times heaven (17) plus 51, or May 21, 2011. Before you start taking any action, be aware that Camping made a previous prediction about Jesus’ second coming. On September 6, 1994, dozens of Camping’s followers gathered inside Alameda California’s Veterans Memorial Building to await the return of Christ, which he predicted would occur on that date. For the two years prior to 6 September 1994, he had announced Jesus’ imminent return. Jesus did not come back on that date. Camping suggested that he may have made a mathematical error. He spent the next 10 years running new calculations for the date of the return of Jesus. He came up with May 21, 2011, and has been announcing it ever since. What should we make of Harold Camping’s predictions for Jesus’ second coming? Jesus made this bold assertion about the day He would return to judge the world in the Gospel, according to St. Matthew: “Of that day and hour knows no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.” (Matthew 24:36). If we take Jesus literally, no one, including Harold Camping and all those like him, can possibly know when Jesus is coming back. In addition, Moses wrote this about prophets who make predictions in God’s name that do not come true: “If what a prophet proclaims in the name of the LORD does not take place or come true, that is a message the LORD has not spoken. That prophet has spoken presumptuously. Do not be afraid of him.” (Deuteronomy 18:22). Camping predicted the return of Jesus in 1994 and it did not happen. Moses’ advice to this generation is that we need not take him seriously in 2011. In my mind, I had very easily put down Harold Camping and all those like him who would speak for God. However, following all my hard work debunking Camping’s predictions regarding Jesus’ imminent return, I experienced a still small voice that said: “Ed, there are hundreds of reasons why you should not believe Harold Camping about his prediction concerning Christ’s return. However, what if you took Camping’s prediction seriously for one minute? Would you live your life differently if you really believed that Jesus was coming back on May 21, 2011?” My answer: I would! I would confess my sins to God daily. When we sin, that is, hurt one another or ourselves, we really sin against God. David confessed this to God after he committed adultery with a woman named Bathsheba and then caused her husband

to be murdered. He said: “Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight, so that you are proved right when you speak and justified when you judge.” (Psalm 51:4) I believe God forgives the sins of those who confess their sins to Him and believe that Jesus died as payment for their sins. I definitely would read and mediate on the Bible more. I would pray to God more. I would worship God more. I would share the Gospel more. I would attempt to reconcile with those with whom I am estranged. I would confess my role and fault in the events which caused the estrangement and ask for forgiveness. I would forgive those who have hurt me. I would ask God for the power to stop doing the things that make me feel separated from Him. I would love people more, and money and things less. I would find it easier to share my resources and help the less fortunate with their needs. I would ask Jesus for the strength and courage to do all these things. That same still small voice asked me, “Ed, why are you not living your life this way today?” The voice was right! “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28). God used Camping’s flawed predictions to expose a flaw in me. When I put Camping’s predictions down, I felt safe. Jesus’ second coming was a long way off. I could put off what I would have to do if I believed the coming of Jesus was imminent. In the final analysis, as a Christian I am called to live every day as if it were the day before the day Jesus returns. Camping’s predictions have spurred me to action. I pray that 2011 will be a year in which God will change me so that I will confess, study, worship, love, serve, be reconciled, forgive and be forgiven more and more. I don’t want God to accomplish these things in me because I believe that Jesus will return to this world May 21, 2011; rather, it is because either I, or the ones I need to reconcile with, may leave this world and go to meet our Maker tomorrow. I urge you to do the same. May God bless you and yours in 2011 with the grace to live each day as the day before Jesus’ return. In Christ, Pastor Ed Skutshek If you are looking for a church home, I invite you to come worship, confess, study and serve with all of us at Grace Lutheran, Sunday mornings at 10:30 (Traditional) or Noon (Contemporary/Modern).

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Short film hoped to propel Japanese internment camp story to major feature ing—the pair have converted their home into a development studio and have at least two other projects fully flushed out and ready to roll as soon as they find a backer. In the meantime, the community that helped put Tora on screen will get a chance to watch the movie next Sunday at Okanagan College. The screening runs at 3 p.m. at Okanagan College Theatre, 1000 KLO Rd., by donation. For tickets email Wendy Ord at wendy@ mountainlakefilms.com

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JUDIE BARTA, of Meadow Vista Honey Wines, shows off one of the latest batch of sparkling organic honey wine fermenting at the winery’s new location. Meadow Vista recently moved to larger premises in commercial property off Industrial Road in West Kelowna. She noted the commercial winery license covers the production of wine from honey, fruit, or even rice as in sake. A fruit wine is in the future works for Meadow Vista, but honey wine forms their primary product that can be made yearround. Barta pointed out that honey doesn’t go bad, and the winery can stagger production through the year depending on their supply. Already in the bottles at their new location is Canada’s first sparkling organic wine. Made through trad-

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Oil Sands sell-off ‘like a blow-out sale’ To the editor: The proposed Enbridge pipeline (Northern Gateway Pipeline Project extending from north of Edmonton to Kitimat) is an idea so bad that even many oil companies don’t like it. Environmentalists, First Nations and Canadians in general are organizing against this environmental nightmare. The Enbridge safety record for oil spills is disgraceful and it’s only a question of when our pristine northern wilderness and waters will suffer catastrophic oil spills, if we allow this horrendous project to proceed. The tar sands are being developed as quickly as possible, like a blow-out sale— pun intended. The Harper government tells us we need to do this for our economy, but this rapacious policy is not only poluting our land & water, but its causing an inflated tar sands dollar which is killing off other activities that earn a living for Canadians. We don’t have to look far for an

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It’s OK to cut the Team Canada juniors some slack

t will probably go down in Canada’s hockey history as the great meltdown, after our national junior team coughed up a 3-0 lead in the third period and lost 5-3 to the Russians on Wednesday. It doesn’t help that the largest TV audience in Canada for sports event broadcast on TSN was watching. I was one of them, at least for the third period, and I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. But when the Russian squad closed the gap to 3-2, you could almost sense it was inevitable that Canada would lose. Such is the nature of sport, the ebb and flow of a game can sometimes be hard to overcome when it’s going against you. Watching the medal presentations

following the world junior final, you could see the dejection on the Canadian players. Hiding their faces in their gloves, that hopeless blank stare as a prize Barry they fought so hard to Gerding win was given to their opponent. But in the end, nobody should really be hanging their heads. Nobody died. It was the conclusion to a fun sports event that has become almost a national obsession. And it was great hockey, something you can rarely say these days about an NHL game. Tickets are already on sale for next year’s world junior finals in Calgary and Edmonton, and I would bet any tickets available to the public for Canada’s tournament games are already sold out. We Canadians are simply nuts

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for hockey, often to the point, though, where we sometimes lose our perspective. I thought Detroit Red Wings head coach Mike Babcock summed it up appropriately in the media post-mortems, saying simply the hockey gods were against us this time around. He commented that the loss this year was kind of a balancing of the scales for the now famous Jordan Eberle goal two years ago when Canada snatched a sure victory from the Russians thanks to his dramatic tieing goal with five seconds left in the 2009 semi-final game two years ago. The world junior tournament is exciting hockey because all the games are played with a high level of intensity and emotion by kids. They may be the best 17 to 19 year-old hockey players in the world, but they are still teenagers at heart. We have turned hockey almost into a science in this country,

managing to meticulous detail every aspect of playing and coaching the game. That’s why we are good at it. But we’re also good because of the emotional side as well, the joy of playing a sport we claim as our own. That joy was evident at the world juniors notably with the Russian and Sweden players, but not so much by the Canadians except for when they scored a goal. Usually, that scenario is the exact opposite. One TSN commentator spoke to that issue at one point, saying, “After Canada wins the gold, then you will see some celebrating from the Canadian players.” With that kind of manufactured pressure hanging over their heads, it’s no wonder our players disappeared in that third period. We didn’t win the gold, but we did win silver. I’m okay with that. So should the rest of us. bgerding@kelownacapnews.com

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Where is the relevance in today’s church? To the editor: This letter is written for those who are willing to investigate the relevance of the church. The dictionary defines relevant as: “Fitting or suiting given requirements; pertinent; applicable.” I would ask the question: Is the church fitting to the requirements of people and society today? It is possible, I believe, to answer the question of relevance generally by referring to those whose “requirements” are being met by the church. Following is a very small sample: • Those needy families in our city and valley who received food hampers

from churches during the Christmas season • The hungry who come week after week to the doors of our churches and are provided needed assistance. • Those who need counsel and call the pastors of our churches and receive what they need without charge. • Bereaved families provided comfort, a place for a funeral and fellowship of others at a time of significant need. • Young couples provided marriage counselling and a suitable place for a wedding. • People desiring to worship gather weekly in

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our churches and are renewed by vibrant worship and the eternal words of scripture. • Lovely people in a poor black township in South Africa receive AIDS education, AIDS treatment, help in establishing a small business, training in how to grow nutritious food for their families and an after school program to ensure the young complete their education. • People in the Ukraine who otherwise would not have the bare necessities of life receive clothing which was collected, packed and shipped by members of Canadian churches.

• A young man who gives back to his community today because someone in a church took an interest in a rebellious youth and demonstrated unconditional love to him until he submitted to the call of God and was renewed in his inner self. • This Christmas children around the world who opened shoe boxes which were crammed with gifts by members of our churches. • Children, youth and adults who are taught week in and week out in our churches to do good and turn away from evil. Those who apply what they learn meet the need

of our society for solid contributing citizens. This is not to suggest that it is only churches that are involved in benefitting society or that all churches are participating in the activities listed. It does suggest that many “requirements” would not be met without our churches. Perhaps we should spend less time arguing whether churches are relevant and simply find a church where we can pitch in. It may surprise us to find there are personal and societal needs that are only met by our churches. Paul Wiens, Kelowna

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Enjoying discussion of religious relevance To the editor: I enjoyed reading the views of King, Bartram, and Finlon in the Jan. 2 edition of Capital News’ letter section. f In this age, religious discussion can be a very touchy subject, as some ftend to regard questions of sources of traditions, etc., as confrontational. I love discussions with open, intelligent minds and I thank Capital News in allowing this forum. Please let me add my voice here. People around the world do believe in a Higher Power, and this rCreator, too magnanimous for our mortal minds to conceive, is referred to by many names, however, the title God is most commonly recognized. Through the ages, the lives of highly gifted, spiritual prophets left their mark in history; leaving their miracles and teachings recorded for us to learn from. God sent us His own Son, Jesus, out of

love to guide us, to experience life for us, to channel prayers for us, and give us His promise of Eternal Life. All these precious writings were dedicated to providing a ‘manual’, so to speak, to guide humankind to live in peace and reverence with that promise. But sadly, kings and rulers throughout the centuries resented the homage people paid to God and meddled with the original Biblical writings. Some were lost, (though some have been found and authenticated in this century), some deliberately omitted, and much was altered to satisfy the ruler of the day. Other books branched out from these original writings, providing revised Bibles for new man-made religions. King Henry the 8th was obsessed with controlling his people’s spiritual beliefs, and subsequently the version of the King James Holy Bible was formed and is still

used today. Rather than behead one of his wives, he wished to annul the marriage. Centuries-old confrontations between politicians and spiritual leaders caused populations to suffer and live in fear, or blindly follow the bizarre dictates of powerhungry rulers. We all can see the threat of what such a dark influence poses to our free and innocent society today. For many years, I’ve searched and questioned the teachings and rituals of various religions, pressed by my spiritual curiosity. In my love of reading, I discovered the very spiritual and gifted Sylvia Browne. Her ability to connect with her Spirit Guide (everyone has one), enables Sylvia to reveal answers to the many questions we have about God, the purpose of life and death, and much more. If we believe in the prophets and their good works told in the Bible from years ago, why

would we think such reverend prophets don’t exist today? Our very spirit needs us to search out the truth via research—with an open, unbiased mind. Miracles still do happen in today’s time; many that even baffle doctors and scientists. We waste time and energy picking apart the unsettling principles and dictates of some fallible spiritual leaders, or we apathetically give up on seeking spiritual growth altogether. We need to know our Creator; we need that calmness deep in our soul to know that we are loved and we are never alone in this harsh, chaotic world; that mysteries, secrets and aggression are not a requirement in our worship of God. Though many ignore Him, God’s existence is recognized universally. And He continues to watch over us, gifting devoted prophets among us to help us truly understand Him and what lies

beyond. A modern, non-judgmental mind would know that the title “psychic” is simply another word used for those with inexplicable abilities, which are channeled through a genuine believer of the Devine. Many place an overall stigma on that title because fraudulent ones use tactics to pose as psychics. There again, it pays to investigate. For me, Sylvia Browne’s book Father God was a good start in learning of His real and necessary presence in our lives, including an overall review of the various religions of today. You’ll find her candour, and years of spiritual research intriguing and informative in all of her books, which cover a multitude of topics. June Turner, Kelowna

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and an economy totally dependant on dirty oil? Scientific American recently published an article stating that alternative energies could replace much of our dependancy on oil within 20 years if we had the will to do it. There are many strident voices decrying the developement of alterna-

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dedication to community and service to the nation, by individuals. Few people deserve the award more than Howie, and I can say so from years of personal experience. When it comes to class acts and proud Canadians, few match my friend Howie. I had the honour and pleasure of spending five years hanging with Howie while writing two books with him, including his biography Golly Gee It’s Me. It was a wonderful and life altering experience. Every day I spent around the man I liked and respected him more. I saw him at the best and worst of times and my respect never faded, not once. Howard (Howie) William Meeker was born Nov. 4, 1923, in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ont., and learned early the value of hard work and integrity. He was already a promising young junior hockey player in Stratford when WWII broke out. Like many—Howie accepted the challenge to make a difference. As far as Meeker is concerned, anything and everything he’s done in life since the spring of 1944 has been a bonus. That was the day a grenade blew up between his legs—knocking him into the air, out of the army, and certainly out of contention as a potential candidate for the NHL. In fact, after removing more than 60 pieces of lead and Bakelite from his ankles, legs, groin and testicles, medical doctors told Howie he’d be lucky to walk again, let alone skate. Those Allied Forces doctors, like many NHL

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Charlie Hodge scouts and future opponents, did not know the burning tenacity within ‘Hurricane Howie.’ Meeker thrived on beating the odds, on overcoming obstacles and challenges. It was that same gusto and initiative that not only earned him the 1946-47 rookie of the year award (Calder Trophy) and two rookie records, but also his first Stanley Cup. When his first NHL season was complete Howie had scored 27 goals, including an amazing five-goal affair against Chicago, and 45 points. The 27-goal record survived until Bernie Geoffrion scored 30 in his 1952 Calder winning season. However, Meeker’s five-goal game performance still stands today. Ranger rookie Don Murdoch tied the one-game output in 1976 but no one has eclipsed it. Not a bad rookie year for a guy who was never supposed to skate again. “When I made the National Hockey League that first season I thought I’d died and gone to heaven. I was the happiest man in Canada. Absolutely nothing beat that feeling those first few games wearing a Maple Leaf sweater on my chest,” Meeker recalls. “Winning the Calder was the cherry on top of the icing on top of the cake. I never expected it really, and to be honest I’d

not thought much about it. There were a couple of guys in the running, I suppose, including a standout in Detroit named Jimmy Conacher. I think the fivegoal game, which was a fluke for sure, helped in my winning the award, and so did the Stanley Cup.” Howie also beat another promising Red Wing rookie for Frank Calder’s legacy mug, a strapping 17-year old named Gordie Howe. The lanky forward from Floral, Sask., saw limited action, but caught plenty of attention and everyone knew he was going to be a superb player. Howie beating Gordie for the Calder Trophy is one of the all-time great hockey trivia answers, and even Meeker grimaces at the comparisons. “That had to be the greatest miscarriage of hockey justice ever…I was a 24-year old man just back from war; he was a 17-year old gangly kid. You knew he was going to be a star some day, but he was just barely out of diapers,” Meeker squeaks. “Shucks folks, in the years to come I couldn’t of carried Gordie’s equipment bag. “I managed to play eight years in the NHL and for the most part I was scared every week of losing my job. I was an average player with average skills and yet never knew how to think, while playing the game, until I was playing Old-timers’ hockey. Winning the Calder and serving as a Member of Parliament (Conservative-Waterloo-South) probably extended his life as a Leaf.

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Howie never did repeat in points the same success as his first season, but during the eight seasons he played in the league he garnered four Stanley Cup rings and some very memorable moments. After leaving the NHL, he immediately coached Pittsburgh of the American Hockey League (the Leaf farm team) for two successful seasons and then spent one dismal season as coach of his beloved Leafs. The following spring he was named GM of the Leafs but was canned a few months later after punching Stafford Smythe (Conn’s kid) in the nose. “It was my best punch in hockey,” he chuckles. Meeker moved to the Maritimes and went to work coaching senior and junior hockey, and eventually ran the entire Avalon Minor Hockey system in St. John’s, Nfld. He also earned a living working regular radio and TV sports shows, traveled the entire ‘Rock’ as a sales representative and supplier for various companies including Samsonite luggage, Winchester Guns and Ammunition, and Brunswick Bowling, and also began his own hockey schools. In 1968, Meeker was invited to sit in as a guest colour commentator for a Hockey Night in Canada broadcast in Montreal and wound up staying behind the cameras of professional hockey broadcasting for 30 years. His efforts were finally acknowledged in 1998 when he was named to the Hockey Hall of Fame as the recipient of the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award for broadcast excellence. Perhaps Howie’s greatest legacy to hockey, and to life, has been his relentless work with youth in teaching the game of hockey. He instructed hockey players across North America in the fundamentals of the games through his famous hockey schools for more than 30 years, and spent countless hours involved in fund raising and charity events—particularly those involving youth and the Special Olympics. Howie received his Order of Canada for, “his contributions to hockey as a broadcaster and coach to players across the nation.” Being a class act is simply icing on the cake.

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â&#x2013;ź BELIEVE IN CHANGE

Changing old habits requires a new strategy

t this time of year many of us will make resolutions to give up unhealthy habits that are preventing us from being our best selves. However, if a resolution is focused on what we are â&#x20AC;&#x153;giving up,â&#x20AC;? then it dies rather quickly. With our focus on what we want to give up our minds get caught in thinking more about the behaviour that we are trying to change. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like saying, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think of a blue elephant.â&#x20AC;? Of course, we think about it. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just the way that the brain works. Focusing on what we want to stop is based on a negative motivation and this step alone rarely works when it comes to inspiring change. However, with a little effort and a change of focus, we can turn our resolutions into a new way of living.

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Annie Hopper Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a thought. What if you were to step into life, rather than giving something up? Say, for example, that your New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resolution is to lose weight. What if the focus is shifted from losing pounds to stepping into your vibrant and healthy self? What would your life look like from this perspective? This simple shift opens up a door of endless possibilities. The focus is naturally turned away from any discomfort associated with changing a habit to the rewards of your effort.

Two modular classrooms added to Chute Lake school Two additional modular classrooms will be added to Chute Lake Elementary School in Kelowna for September 2011. The need for the classroom addition evolved from the review process for the possible reconfiguration of the Mission area schools to accommodate full-day kindergarten. School district staff obtained approval from the provincial Ministry of Education to pay for them. While this additional space will extend Chute Lake schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to retain most of its catchment area students, school trustees still face the ongoing issue of how to address the long-term growth needs of schools of the Mission.

How do you visualize your vibrant and healthy self? How do you feel when you step into this part of yourself? What would you hear this part of you say to yourself and other people? What kind of thoughts would this empowered part of you focus on? What kind of behaviours or actions reflects this aspect of you? Here is an exercise that might make it easier for you to get in touch with your empowered self. To do this exercise you will need to relax and sit quietly, ensuring that you will not be disturbed for about 10 minutes. Imagine itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s six months or a year from now. Close your eyes and visualize yourself in

the comfort of your own home and you are awaiting a very special visitor. The door bell rings and as you open the door you realize that your Future Self has come to visit you. You are astonished at how amazing you look in this Future Self and how much joy and confidence you radiate. Your Future Self lovingly sits down with you and offers you words of acknowledgement, comfort and inspiration. Describe in this scene what you are seeing. What is your future self saying to you? What are you saying in return? How are you feeling? What do you know to be true in this moment? Take some time to clearly write down all the details of this vision. Read this vision dai-

ly, allowing yourself to step into and deepen the feeling of it. In every moment, in every day, we choose where to focus our attention, and it is this focus that will dictate our life direction. When we remember that we are one with this empowered self, then we can do anything. Stepping into our empowered self means that we have to let go of our self perceived limitations and step into the magnificence of who we are. This wise and empowered aspect of self is already well and alive within us all. Our job is to recognize and fully express it. Annie Hopper is a Kelowna core belief counsellor and brain retraining specialist.

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mixtures like chocolate blood and sugar glass that he can use in his videos. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d never heard of sugar glass before, but I watched the YouTube video where he discovered it and learned how to make the transparent breakaway substance, along with a bunch of other interesting concoctions. Sam was fascinated to have these Hollywood secrets revealed. It reminded me of being a little girl and finding out that the ice cream they were eating in the Happy Days show was actually scoops of cold mashed potatoes. At the age of ten, Sam has decided that he wants to be an actor and make his own movies. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s taken our video camera and filmed footage that has him and his sister

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What an incredible difference between what is available as entertainment to them now as compared to when I was their age. There were no iPhones,

there had been, I would have been in heaven. If we wanted to watch a show there was no such thing as going to the video store and renting it or ordering it

off the TV or internet. We had to wait until it aired on regular TV or played in the movie theatres. And if your parents couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t afford to put you in dance class, you didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t learn how to dance. How times have changed. I was watching my kids play Kinect Dance Central the other day, a game they just got from their grandparents at Christmas. Standing in front of the TV with no remotes, they followed the dancers in the game and mimicked all the steps they saw, and whoever flubbed up the least won. Not only did the game teach them some cool dance moves, they had a blast doing it.

Oh, to be a kid again. If someone had told me half of what would become available I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have believed them. And the technological advances Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve witnessed in the last few decades pale in comparison to what my grandmotherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seen since she was a girl. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be interesting to see whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in store for the generations to come. The thought of itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so exhausting I feel like curling up on the couch and watching an old episode of Happy Days with a big bucket of popcorn. Hopefully with white cheddar seasoning rather than the cream of tartar I recently sprinkled on it by mistake.

Lori Welbourne is a syndicated columnist. You can contact her at loriwelbourne.com

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Okanagan

Education & Career Fair ~ Job Fair ~ FRIDAY, JANUARY 14, 2011 ∙ 9:30

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Build a Career in Wood!

by Carrie Morgan

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The Advanced Wood Manufacturing Industry is looking for creative, tech-savvy young people like YOU to take the industry into the future. Wood manufacturing training programs through co-ops, apprenticeships, and college and university programs will help to open doors.

See how you can get started on building a solid career in wood! Approximately 100,000 people work in the advanced wood manufacturing industry which makes a whole range of valueadded wood products such as cabinets, furniture, windows and doors, millwork and pre-fabricated building components. Even

during tough economic times, companies are still hiring. It is not so much for volume of people, but for quality of the skills that the people have. There will always be skills that are in demand; the chronic shortages exist in occupations such as: trades, cabinet makers, wood finishers, industrial electricians, maintenance mechan-

ics and computer numeric controlled (CNC) machine operators. As well, employers report challenges in hiring professional and technical workers such as industrial designers and engineers. There are a number of training options available to you depending on the type of career you want. You can go straight

from high school to work. There are many entry-level jobs available and you learn on the job. Three out of four people who work in the industry, work in production, the actual hands on making of the products. If you have experience working with machines, you could start out as a machine operator and learn the skills to

advance in your job into programming or design. Other popular areas to start in are assembly or sanding. Most wood working shops are small, so you will get to try your hand at everything, giving you a well rounded experience. Also, most companies promote from within, so once you’re in, and with proven experience and

work ethic, you can work your way through the company taking on more responsibility and furthering your career. If you think you’d like to work in the trades, there are many options for you. The wood manufacturing industry needs electricians, mechanics and machinists. If Continued on page 4

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Seminar Schedule

The Government of Canada has contributed funding to this initiative.

The goal of the Seminar Series is to create awareness about career opportunities in a variety of industry sectors. This year there are two Seminar areas: one focused around Career Options and the other geared towards Trades & Technology. Seminar presentations are 30 minutes in duration. No registration is necessary for the Seminars. Seating is first come, first serve!

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Consider a Career That Fits Who You Are! 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM - Presented by Insurance Institute of Canada Career Connections What are you good at? What are your ambitions? No matter what your answer, you may be surprised to learn that the insurance industry has a career path that could take you exactly where you want to go. Insurance affects virtually everything we do in life and in business. And because insurance is all around us, the industry has a wide variety of careers to match your ambitions. It’s an industry of 110,000 Canadians that reflects the face and the values of our society and has a constant need for talented, creative and motivated people. Find your place in insurance.

Health Care-Related Occupations on the Rise 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM - Presented by Thompson Rivers University According to the BC Labour Market Outlook, Health Ocupations, as a group, are projected to have the highest annual growth rates in the next ten years with nearly half of all job openings expected to be created by economic growth (the other half from retirement). The Outlook also shows over 75% of job openings in the next decade are expected to require at least some post-secondary training - so come and find out more about careers in the health care industry such as nursing, respiratory health, health care assistant, and medicine, and how to begin training for them today!

Building Your Vision – A Career in the Digital Arts 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Presented by The Centre for Arts and Technology Have you ever dreamed of seeing your creations appear on the big screen? Bring your ideas to life with a profession in the digital arts. Learn about what it takes to follow your passion and how to design the career you dream of in Film, Animation, Fashion, Photography or Audio Engineering. We’ll give you the information you need in order to get on track to conquer the working world with the latest technological tools for success.

Choose a career that values who you are

Education Planner and the BC Transfer Guide: Your Guides through Post Secondary Education in BC 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM - Presented by BC Council on Admissions & Transfer This presentation will provide an overview of EducationPlanner.ca, a free web tool that allows users to compare programs offered at all of BC’s public post-secondary institutions. They will also be introduced to BCTransferguide.ca and learn how students can easily move between post-secondary institutions to complete their degrees. This presentation is for students looking to attend post-secondary in BC but who don’t know where to begin!

The ‘Top 10 Careers’ in 2010 did not exist in 2004. How do you prepare for the future?

What are you good at? What are your ambitions? What kind of career is going to contribute to the quality of your life? No matter what your answer, you may be surprised to learn that the insurance industry has a career path that could take you exactly where you want to go. Insurance affects virtually everything we do in life and in business. And because insurance is all around us, the industry has a wide variety of careers to match your ambitions. It’s an industry that reflects the face and the values of Canadian society and has a constant need for talented, creative and motivated people. Your interests and your experience may add up to a great job in insurance. Visit our Web site to find out more: www.career-connections.info

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM - Presented by Quest University Canada Technology is changing rapidly and jobs are shifting to support those changes every year. If you focus too narrowly in a specific field, will it be obsolete before you graduate? In this day and age, that is a very real question. North Americans change jobs every 3.5 years and are predicted to have over 3 different careers in their lifetime. How do you prepare for the future? The answer is to acquire skills that are transferrable. A liberal arts and sciences education teaches you those transferrable skills. Come and learn more about a liberal arts and sciences education and how it prepares you for the 21st Century.

A Deadly Look 1:45 PM - 2:15 PM - Presented by Blanche Macdonald Centre A make-up artist will be demonstrating a special effects make-up look. This can be a very versatile job displaying anything from Horror style make-up to an interesting looking character. Prospective students can see how prosthetic body parts are made or embellished, how a battered body is done such as scars, blood and bruises. This demonstration is often hard to tear your eyes away from. Get involved in discussions about this hands-on, creative and versatile industry very different than most.

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Seminars and exhibits from universities, colleges, private training institutions, employers, corporations and associations in BC, Canada, USA and International!

E X H I B I TO R S F LO O R P L A N F O R T H E

Education & Career Fair

REGISTRATION REGISTRATION

Exhibitors List Exhibitor

Booth #

Aboriginal Tourism Association of BC

604

Association of BC Land Surveyors

815

Aveda Institute Vancouver

706

Aveda Institute Victoria

704

BC Corrections

303

BC Council on Admissions & Transfer

505

BC Ministry of Agriculture and Lands

305

Blanche Macdonald Centre

104, 106

Briercrest College and Seminary

803

British Columbia Institute of Technology

814

Canada Student Loans Program

103

Canadian Forces

107

Canadian Society of Exploration Geophysicists (CSEG)

400

Canadian Tourism College

603

Canadian University College

407

Capilano University

202

Coastal Paciﬁc Aviation

504

Columbia Bible College

805

EvelineCharles Academy

810

Global Village Vancouver: IELTS

203

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600

Insurance Institute of Canada Career Connections

808

Exhibitor Internal Experience Canada (Foreign Affairs & International Trade)

Booth # 101

JIBC School of Health Sciences

804

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

503

Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa

605

MC College

705

Mount Royal University

402

Mountain View Helicopters

403

New Car Dealers Association of BC

703

Nicola Valley Institute of Technology

304

Okanagan College

700, 702

Exhibitor

ENTRANCE

Delta Grand Okanagan Resort & Conference Centre

Booth #

Service Canada - Kelowna Ofﬁce

105

Southern Interior Flight Centre

501

Southern Skies Aviation Ltd.

200

The Centre for Arts and Technology

500, 502

Thompson Rivers University Thompson Rivers University - Faculty of Arts Thompson Rivers University - School of Business Thompson Rivers University - School of Tourism Thompson Rivers University School of Trades & Technology

308 209 306 207

Transport Training Centres of Canada

817

819

Okanagan College - Trades Departments

707

Transportation Career Development Association

701

Okanagan Cosmetology Institute Ltd.

807

Trinity Western University

204

Okanagan School of Business / Okanagan College

601

University Canada West

206

Olds College

404

Ontario Dental Education Institute

506

University of British Columbia Okanagan University of Guelph

806 507

University of Lethbridge

405

University of Ontario Institute of Technology

509

University of the Fraser Valley Agriculture Technology Department

201

University of Waterloo

508

Vancouver College of Art and Design

208

Vancouver Institute of Media Arts (VanArts)

818

Wood Manufacturing Council

816

Oxygen Hair Academy

609, 708

Paciﬁc Audio Visual Institute

802

Paciﬁc Institute of Culinary Arts

602

Prairie

401

Quest University Canada

205

Rooﬁng Contractors Association of BC

811

Scentsy

607

School District No. 23 - Career Life Programs

812

Selkirk College

307

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Okanagan Education & Career Fair • January 14, 2011 Trades & Technology Seminars

– SEMINAR AREA 2 –

soles who have a strong work ethic, a commitment to produce and deliver quality work, a team spirit second to none and a genuine curiosity about the arts and technology, perhaps a career in the entertainment industry is for you!

Think Cosmetology is for ‘No-Brainers’?

Careers That Take You Higher

9:45 AM - 10:15 AM - Presented by MC College Did you know that a Cosmetologist has endless career opportunities and the potential to earn as much as a Doctor? It’s not just about cutting hair or filing nails – it’s a trade that can take you big places, meeting big people, and can never be replaced by technology. Want to know what skills it takes to make it in a high-profile, recession-proof industry? Come to this seminar and find out more!

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM - Presented by Roofing Contractors Association of BC “Roofing” and “Architectural Sheet Metal” are trades filled with opportunities. There are job openings in these trades right now! The wages are very good and in as little as three years you can be earning $30.00 or more per hour as a Certified Journeyperson and this is just the beginning of your career! Career opportunities include: foremen, journeypersons, supervisors, technical representatives, inspectors, estimators, sales personnel and roofing company owners. Some benefits of these apprenticeships are: paid work, no student loans to repay, credentials recognized Canada-wide, SSA available and opportunities for growth & professional development.

Careers in Wood 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM - Presented by Wood Manufacturing Council If you enjoy wood working, working with your hands, are entrepreneurial and environmentally aware, we may have the career for you! The Advanced Wood Manufacturing Industry is looking for creative, tech-savvy young people like YOU to take the industry into the future. Wood manufacturing training programs through co-ops, apprenticeships, and college and university programs will help to open doors. Get started on building a solid career in wood!

Training for Careers in the Entertainment Industry 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM - Presented by Vancouver Institute of Media Arts Are you passionate about creating video games, animation, visual effects, digital photography, or acting for film and television? Share your talent and expertise with a worldwide audience! After specific training and a lot of hard work you can have a career in the entertainment industry! For those creative

Why Consider A Career in Skilled Trades & Technology? 12:45 PM - 1:15 PM - Presented by Thompson Rivers University School of Trades & Technology Trades and Technology play an important role in our society, affecting almost every aspect of our lives from the homes we live in, the cars we drive, the food we eat and the water we drink. Canada depends on and needs people with trades expertise. With over 200 careers to choose from, the skilled trades and technology sector offers something for everyone, and skilled trades people and technologists are in demand across Canada. As more retire, this demand is only going to increase. Come and discover how you can get paid well for doing work you enjoy.

experience the artistry www.mccollege.ca

YOUR POTENTIAL

OUR PASSION

Art Is Everywhere - Careers in Art & Design 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM - Presented by Vancouver College of Art and Design A career in art and design can offer you a world of opportunity! Don’t compromise your artistic integrity to find a good job – apply your skills to an in-demand career like Fashion, Graphic Design, 3D Modeling Animation, Web Design or Interior Design. Flexible, creative and always entertaining, a career in art and design gives you the chance to do what you love. Why settle for a 9 to 5, when you can channel your creative spirit into a career you’ll be passionate about? A Career in Wood… from front page you want to apprentice in finishing. Wood working wood directly, then cabi- diploma programs pronetmaking is your choice. vide a well rounded eduIt is a red seal trade, so cation in wood working you can work all across skills, wood properties, Canada. You will need to product design, marketfind a cabinet maker to ing and management. If you are university learn from. Cabinet makers build custom pieces bound, there are a few and are very skilled at programs in the counworking with wood, using try offering a bachelor hand tools and power degree in wood products processing which takes equipment. If you think college either 4 years or 5 with is a good choice for you, co-op. You learn wood there are many options science, engineering and available. There are col- business to be able to run lege programs in wood- a full production facility working all across the from purchasing equipcountry and they range ment to layout of the from 1 year to 3 year pro- factory to new product grams in anything from development. This is a wood working to log very unique degree and home building to wood graduates are in demand.

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Get a WORLD-CLASS education WITHOUT having to leave home Okanagan College offers a broad range of programs that will prepare you for a variety of exciting careers. Whether you’re interested in university studies, business, engineering technologies, health care and human service, trades and apprenticeship, basic upgrading, or professional and career development, Okanagan College can help you get there. Discover the advantages of a college education: small class sizes, a high level of faculty-student interaction, affordable tuition, broader admission standards, and an opportunity to develop the practical skills needed in today’s job market.

Visit our booths and learn more about our educational opportunities opportunities at at the Okanagan Okanagan Career andand Education Jan. 14, 14, at the Delta Grand Okanagan Resort. Education Career Fair, January at the Delta Grand Okanagan Resort.

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LOVERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BEACH is located on the Sea of Cortez side of Landâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s End on the Baja Penninsula, Mexico. A few of the many luxury hotels in Cabo San Lucas can be seen in the background.

Tourist town at the tip of Baja California keeps on rocking Luaine Lee CONTRIBUTOR

CABO SAN LUCAS, Mexicoâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;While the rest of Mexico is in turmoil, the good times keep on rollinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; at Cabo San Lucas. Landing at the tourist destination at the very southern tip of Baja California, it seems like youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in a parallel world. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an Applebeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, a downtown mall, a Home Depot and pristine beaches as far as you can see. With only four per cent

unemployment, Cabo is safe compared to much of the rest of the country. And there are myriads of recreational activities, from snorkeling with the dolphins to zip lining over the foamy waves of the Sea of Cortez, but there also are unexplored areas to visit. Highlights could be a jaunt to the quaint town of Todos Santos, about 45 miles from Cabo and the inspiration for the Eaglesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; song Hotel California. Or, even better, take a back-

country trip down rough river beds and dirt roads that are frequented by burros, cows, goats, chipmunks, snakes, iguanas, pigs, horses and exotic birds like the peregrine, Mexican hawk and eagle. One such trailâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the old road to La Pazâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;passes the tiny village of La Calenderia, the home of 75 people who enjoy electricity only twice a dayâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; two hours in the morning and two hours at night. The neighborhood was offered a full-time con-

nection but refused, reportedly arguing that it would seduce the children into watching television all day. In this town sits an immaculate little church, profuse plumeria trees and friendly residents. If you take one of these side trips youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll need a sturdy crossover utility vehicle like the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport or the KIA Sportage to make it through the sand traps and Mars-like terrain. Of the 110 species of

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cactus on the peninsula, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll easily spot the elephant, barrel and nopal cactus, the honey Manzanita, used for grilling, and the giant fig with its massive roots. Cabo is famous for its party times. And you can do that until you drop from exhaustion. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;inâ&#x20AC;? places to go include the Pink Kitty, Mandala, Baja Jonkie, Cabo Wabo (owned by rocker Sammy Hagar), Passion Club at the ME Cabo hotel on Medano Beach, the

Office, known for its daytime beach parties, and Squid Roe. Most of these clubs donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t solicit a cover charge. The places start rocking around 11 p.m. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great Mexican food here, especially seafood. Not only is Cabo a popular sport fishing venue, the fish served at local restaurants is superb. For Mexican fare try the medium-priced La Fonda. For fine dining thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s La Frida, and a local favorite is Mariscos Mazatlan for an inexpensive even-

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SPORTS â&#x2013;ź HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL

KSS senior boys invited to prestigious Hoopfest Seattle Hoopfest a big showcase for high school players. Kevin Parnell STAFF REPORTER

Being a top five ranked team in the province comes with its benefits. For the senior boys basketball team at Kelowna Secondary School, those benefits now include participation in one of the biggest showcase weekends in Washington State high school basketball. The Owls have been invited to take part in the King Holiday Hoopfest in Seattle, a two-day showcase featuring the top basketball teams in Washington State. KSS is the only Canadian team taking part. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a showcase for the state of Washington, Canadian teams donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t usually get in,â&#x20AC;? said Owls coach Harry Parmar. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But we can compete with the teams down there. I

wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have said yes if I thought we would show poorly.â&#x20AC;? The King Holiday Hoopfest coincides with Martin Luther King day in the United States. The event features showcase games on Saturday Jan. 15 and on the holiday Monday. It was originally started by then Sonics coach George Karl to shed light on high school talent in the Pacific Northwest. The Owls played in a Christmas tournament near Seattle where their play turned some heads. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want the best teams and best players in the Northwest in this tournament,â&#x20AC;? said organizer Matt Wade. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Kelowna Owls fit what we were looking for.â&#x20AC;? KSS will play Kent Meridian on the Saturday and an exhibition game on Sunday before returning home. Inclusion in the event comes during a busy stretch for the Owls who will play in two other top tournaments in B.C. this month before the Western

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KSS SENIOR BOYS guard Mitch Goodwin and his teammates are heading to Seattle as the only Canadian team in a Showcase event next weekend. Canadian Championship in Kelowna the first week

of February. But for Parmar, it was

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think this is an opportunity we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t say no to. I think it will be neat to experience basketball in the United States. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a different level and different atmosphere. This is going to be great exposure for our kids,â&#x20AC;? he said. That exposure will come in the form of scouts from Division 1 and 2 NCAA programs throughout Washington and from other states. Holiday Hoopfest alumni include several NBA stars like Boston Celtics guard Nate Robinson and Houston Rockets forward Terrence Williams. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I showed our players who had played in this tournament they were pretty pumped,â&#x20AC;? said Parmar. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some of them might get a look (from scouts) going down to play in a tournament like this.â&#x20AC;? The King Holiday event comes between two big tournaments KSS will play in in B.C. This weekend the Owls are at Terry Fox in the Lower Mainland where they will play

several of the top ranked teams. Later this month they will travel to Vancouver College for another tournament. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in a tough part of our schedule that will test us mentally,â&#x20AC;? said Parmar. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But you want to play against the best competition you can find. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to test ourselves this month and then we will have February to work on what we have to.â&#x20AC;? February will start with the Western Canadian Tournament at KSS where the top three teams from B.C., the top two from Alberta and the top team from Saskatchewan are already confirmed. That will lead to the Okanagan Valley Championship and hopefully onto provincials. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m very excited, I think this is a special group,â&#x20AC;? said Parmar. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our goal is to win every game we play and our big goal is on Saturday March 19 (at provincials) to grab a banner.â&#x20AC;? kparnell@kelownacapnews.comj

Ursel out for rest of curling season HS bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ball back in full swing Warren Henderson STAFF REPORTER

When Bob Ursel plays hockey, cross country skis or goes cycling his left knee doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hurt one bit. Yet, when he climbs into the hack to throw a curling rock, the pain is next to unbearable. The mysterious injury has forced the 46-yearold skip from Kelowna to write off the rest of the 2010-11 curling season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m pretty much resigned to my year being done,â&#x20AC;? said Ursel, the 2008 B.C. menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s curling champ who hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t played in a game this season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I can do almost any-

thing except curl, which seems crazy. (Doctors) still donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know exactly what it is. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have some more tests, then will likely have surgery soon.â&#x20AC;? The remainder of Urselâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rink will compete without him at the B.C. menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s curling championship next month in Vernon. The team will be skipped by regular fourth man Jim Cotter, with Kevin Folk playing second and Rick Sawatsky at lead. Ken Maskewich will replace Ursel at the third position. For Ursel, the best case scenario would see him back on the ice sometime before the season ends. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was pretty disappoint-

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Bob Ursel ing at first, but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m starting to get over it,â&#x20AC;? Ursel said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The real goal for me now is to get back on the ice at the end of the season and test it out. There are some cash events late in the season, so weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll just have to see how it goes.â&#x20AC;?

It wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be the first time Ursel has gone a year without curling, but it is the first time heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been forced to do so against his wishes. Still, the unexpected layoff comes with a silver lining. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had breaks before and enjoyed them,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve enjoyed this one in a way, too. I love curling, but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m enjoying some other things, like spending more time with my kids, and having some weekends off. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll take the family for a winter holiday for a change.â&#x20AC;? The B.C. menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s curling championship is set for Feb. 7 to 13 in Vernon.

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It may have taken some time for a few high school basketball teams to knock the rust off if they hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t played over Christmas, but by this week most teams are back in shape. â&#x20AC;˘ Caitlin Pomietlarz scored 14 points and Brianna Beaudry had 13 as the KSS senior girls basketball team defeated Mount Boucherie 62-41 in league play Thursday. KSS controlled the game from the beginning, holding Mount Boucherie to 18 points at the half. Jordan Ned had three steals and was two-forthree from the three point line in the win.

The Owls girls are ranked 13th in the province. â&#x20AC;˘ Okanagan Missionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s junior boys basketball team improved their record to 3-0 in league play with a convincing 5619 win over Glenrosa Middle School earlier this week. The Huskies overcame a slow start with a successful full court press against GMS. MacKenzie Rigg led a balanced attack with 15 points followed by Carson Townley and Andrew Stevenson contributing 14 points each. James Koss and Evan Yarrow were noted for their fine defensive play and Steven Vetter had a strong

night on the boards with nine rebounds. OKM Junior Boys next action is in the upcoming UBCO tournament. â&#x20AC;˘ It took some time for Kelowna Christian Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s senior boys team to get going but once they did they were able to put up over 100 points for the third time this season. KSSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s AA team took a 10-8 lead early before KCS came roaring back with a 55-10 stretch to change the game. For the Knights, the game was fast paced with solid defense where everyone contributed to the new yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s victory, a 107-28 win over KSS.

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NEWCOMERS lineup at the local biathlon club’s demonstration day. Close to 100 people learned more about the sport.

Chance to try biathlon Close to 100 participants of all ages came out to the Telemark Ski Club’s Demo Days on the weekend, including some who had never skied or even been to Telemark, let alone experienced biathlon. Biathlon combines the sports of cross country skiing and target shooting. On the weekend eight telemark athletes and four rcoaches put in plenty of coaching over a 90-minute period giving one-on-one instruction to newcomers to the sport, helping to make their experience enjoyable.

The fact that the sport combines skiing and shooting is part of the reason for the sport’s popularity, according to club member Ken Ransom. “For most young boys, coming to use a firearm with the nodding approval of a parent is something, but we also had several of our senior athletes mentoring younger skiers on skiing,” he said. The ski mentoring was so successful that Telemark is having another session next Saturday, Jan. 15. Along with a keen group of young boys there

was a strong group of over 45 year olds, as well as young girls who also stepped up wanting to try. The interest in the demo days could spark more interest in the club, said Ransom. “Maybe next year at Telemark’s Biathlon race we will see a strong local group of masters competing,” he said. In other biathlon news, there are two local participants who will be taking part in the World Junior/Youth Championships which will take place Jan. 27 to Feb. 5 in the Czech Republic.

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Gary Gelowitz (Case Furniture) stole two in the sixth and three more in the seventh end en route to an 8-5 win over Justin Nillson (Springfield Autobody) in the Kelowna Open Men’s Superleague of Curling. Gelowitz remains in top spot with a 10-2-1 record.

In other action, Bruce Clark (Big White) posted three-enders in the third and sixth in an 8-4 win over Ken Harvey (Vista Radio). Frank Morrisette (Coors Light) was forced to hit against three in the final end to edge the Lance McGinn (Meyers Norris Penny) rink 5-4. McGinn was sidelined with a bout of the flu.

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by Sandy Neddow, head north to 100 Mile House this weekend for the B.C. Visually Impaired Curling Championships. The local rink also features Frank Costello, Karen Larson, Tracy Meilke, and guide George Meilke. The top two teams from the four-rink provincial competition will earn berths to the Western Canadian Blind Curling Championship beginning March 4 in Winnipeg. Scores from the provincials weren’t available at press time. Meanwhile, Kelowna’s blind curling team skipped by Dean Martell will travel to the Canadian Visually Impaired Curling Championship Feb. 5 to 12 in Ottawa. The local team has won six straight national titles. The rink also includes Bob Comba, Frank Costello, Sandy Neddow, designated sweeper Tracy Meilke and guide Barb Comba.

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Kelowna’s Kelly Scott will open defense of the B.C. Scotties women’s curling championship on Monday afternoon at the Cloverdale Curling Club. In the opening draw, Scott, third Jeanna Schraeder, second Sasha Carter and lead Jacquie Armstrong will take on Patti Knezevic from Prince George. Rounding out the 10team field are former champion Kelly Law of Royal City, Richmond’s Kirsty Lewis, Jen Fewster of Prince George, Duncan’s Rosalyn Craig, Jill Winters from Nelson, Royal City’s Adina Tasaka, Karla Thompson from Kamloops, and Nanaimo’s Nicole Blacke. The teams will play a nine-game round robin with four teams earning berths in the playoffs. The Page Playoff system will be used, with the final to be played on Sunday, Jan. 23. Scott defeated Law in last year’s final. The Scott rink is the 2005, 2006 and 2010 B.C. champ. The Kelowna foursome also won the Canadian title in 2006, and the Canadian and world championships in 2007.

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It’s best to treat tennis elbow sooner rather than later You just got off the tennis or squash court and the outside of your elbow is killing you, or you just had a hard day’s work on the assembly line and gripping objects shoots a pain down your forearm. You may be suffering from tennis elbow, called lateral epicondylitits or wrist extensor tendonitits. These terms are commonly used to describe any pain that derives from the outer point on your elbow whether it is from repetitive strain at work, or from a racquet sport backhand. Tennis elbow is an inflammation of the common wrist extensor tendon at its attachment on the outer point of your elbow. This tendon attaches into the wrist extensor muscle group on the top of your forearm which attaches on the other end to the wrist. These are the same muscles that perform the backhand mo-

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Kevin Bos tion in various racquet sports, as well as holding your wrist up during activities such as typing, hammering or writing. There are two main types of tennis elbow we see in the clinic. The first is usually from traumatic injury or a build-up of strain over a period of time. This scenario usually presents itself in sport or work related injuries and is relatively easy to treat and resolve within four to eight weeks. In this column I want to focus on the second type of tennis elbow which is the ominous, chronic kind of tendonitis you hear about. We usu-

ally see this from more repetitive strain type activities such as assembly lines, typing, or construction jobs, and often activities that have caused a concurrent strain on the neck. This is the type of tendonitis or tendonosis that develops over time, sometimes over the course of eight weeks to eight months. It is more difficult to treat because it doesn’t usually respond anymore to conventional types of treatment since there is often a disguised neck-related problem associated with the elbow. It starts with a problem in the nerve that originates between the 5th and 6th vertebrae in your neck— the C6 nerve. Basically this circuit, or nerve which supplies the muscles on the outside of your elbow, becomes dysfunctional. This dysfunction in the nerve is called a neuropthy. This dysfunc-

tion or reduced stimulation to the muscles of the elbow renders them more susceptible to injury. The elbow can be treated until you’re blue in the face but will not resolve until the issue at the C5-6 segment and corresponding nerve is addressed. This is where intramuscular stimulation (IMS) comes in. IMS is too complicated to explain here but essentially through the use of acupuncture needles your CGIMS trained physiotherapist will stimulate the dysfunctional nerve by inserting the needles into the tender muscles of the arm and forearm supplied by this nerve, along with affected muscles in the spine associated with the C5-6 segment. Along with nerve re-stimulation, micro-trauma is also produced in the area of needle insertion, inducing increased blood flow and thus promoting tissue

healing. Research has shown IMS to be an extremely effective treatment for this condition among many others including carpel tunnel syndrome, plan-

tar fasciitis and hamstring or calf strains, when the spine is involved in the problem. If you think you have tennis elbow, don’t let it go, it makes our job much

easier. Kevin Bos is a coowner of Sun City Physiotherapy. 250-861-8056 kbos@suncity physiotherapy.com

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THE KELOWNA AVALANCH celebrate their first-place show-

ing at the Westside Classic Atom House Hockey Tournament. The Avalanche defeated the Westside Panthers 7-6 in the final. The Avalanche are: Drake Cullen, Liam Stewart, Quinn Allardyce, Spencer Birnie, Brett Mathews, Jason Hesketh, Brendon Ducharme, Lucus Spencer, Myles Whiteside, Ben Holmes, Tavi Gibson, Taylor Hughes, Dylan Badger, James Donick, Ryan Fatels and Brad Hamilton. Missing were Brendan McKamey and Sawneet Sood.

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With the amount of competition out there in the number of properties for sale, professionally staging your home will give you, the seller a marketing edge - improve the photo capability of the internet pictures and ultimately move the property faster and at a higher price. In today’s market conditions, Staging sells homes. Home Staging is NOT decorating, ﬂufﬁng, interior design or redesign! Home Staging IS detailing, decluttering, depersonalizing and preparing a seller’s home to give it a “model home” appearance so that the potential buyer can “see” themselves living in the home. Savvy home sellers understand that in order to get offers and top dollar for their listings in the least amount of time, they need to professionally Stage® with an Accredited Staging Professional (ASP(R) ). Sharon Black is an Accredited Staging Professional.

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Whether you choose a stained wood, lacquered finish or other finishes the color and door style should be reflective of your decorum, home setting and style. The kitchen is generally the crown jewel of the home and it completes the theme of the home. There are many factors involved here. Features such as wall texture/color, flooring, architecture, furnishings and accents all come into play. These need to work together to create the atmosphere and ambience you are looking for. A great design can be lost in choosing a dated wood or color. If the home is destined for the resale market then you need to remain more neutral in order to appeal to the general public. If this is your dream kitchen then I would suggest the services of a professional designer to help make sure you have captured all these elements and that all current trends and products have been investigated to ensure that your kitchen remains in style for many years to come.

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Farm Workers ANJIE Orchard in Kelowna req. workers, thinning, picking, pruning, $9.28/hr or piece rate. Upto 60hrs/wk, 6days/wk. Mar. 15th - Nov 15th. Call 765-3002 GENERAL VINEYARD LABOURERS General vineyard labourers needed to start work February 14, 2011. Candidates must be willing to work outdoors and in all seasonal conditions. On the job training is provided. Starting wage $9. 28/hour, approx 40-50 hours per week. Please fax resume to 250-766-3390. Gray Monk Cellars Ltd. 1055 Camp Rd. Okanagan Centre, B.C GP SANDHER Holding ltd looking for farm workers. Winter pruning, thinning, cherry picking, sorting, apple picking. $9.28/hr or piece rate upto 40hrs. 6days/wk. Avail Feb/11end of Oct. 250-765-9471 billsandher@hotmail.com

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Passed away after a brief courageous battle with cancer on January 4, 2011 at the Kelowna General Hospital at the age of 57. She will be sadly missed by her Mother, Addie Parker; daughters Penni (Colin MacKinnon) Cooper, Danielle (Kalvin) Kilgren and grandson, Blake. Marilyn was predeceased by her Father, Ben Parker, Sister, Debbie Miller and her Son, Blake Cooper. Born in Fort Nelson, Marilyn made her way to the Okanagan in 1996 and began making many new friends. She was the favorite Campground Hostess at Chain Lake for over 10 years as well as the hairstylist of choice for many, many clients. Marilyn will be fondly remembered by her many nieces, nephews, friends and acquaintances. Messages of condolence to the family may be sent to hansonswb@shaw.ca. A private family service will be held at a later date.

LUTZ, EDWIN

Passed away January 5, 2011 in Kelowna, BC aged 78 years. Predeceased by his daughter Bonnie, brother Glen and sister Norma; he is survived by his loving wife Betty; son Randy( Sarah) Lutz; grandchildren Chad Lutz; Jackie (Jay) Kozlo; great-grandchildren Nathan, Mathew and Max; sisters Lillian and Eileen. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, January 11th at 10:30 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 250 Gibbs Road West, Kelowna. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations to Faith Lutheran Church, 250 Gibbs Road West, Kelowna in memory of Edwin would be appreciated. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mem.com. Arrangements in care of First Memorial Funeral Services, (250) 762-2299.

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After a long courageous battle with Leukemia, Robert passed away peacefully on January 4, 2011. He was taken by the angels and placed into the arms of Jesus. He will be sadly missed by his wife Christine, mother in law Mary Borszcz, his family, and many good friends, who provided him with physical help, compassion, humor, companionship, and spiritual inspiration. Robert touched many hearts as he journeyed through life. We will miss his humor and his smile. No service by request. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations may be made to the Cancer Centre for the Southern Interior 399 Royal Avenue Kelowna, BC. V1Y 5L3

HORNE, Brian Niel Born May 23, 1944 at Edmonton, Alberta. After a 13-year battle with fronto temporal dementia, Brian is at last at peace having fulﬁlled his lessons on this earth with bravery and grace. He passed away in Kelowna on 31 December 2010. Brian is survived by his loving wife Beverly, daughter Leslie, son Aaron, and son-in-law Neil, in addition to his brother and two sisters. He earned his private pilot’s license at the Edmonton Flying Club and achieved a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering. His accomplishments included x-ray technician for the Camsell Hospital, design engineer for AGT microwave towers, the design of the Agricom in Edmonton, and many projects in the North including the Infrastructure of Nunavut with the Department of Indian Affairs. Always a smile on his face and a willingness to help others, he will be remembered by many for his bright mind, his sense of humor and fun loving attitude. Gratitude goes to the many staff members of Sun Pointe Village who became his family. Brian’s ﬁnal resting place will be at the Lakeview Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Kelowna.

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87 of Kelowna, BC passed away peacefully at Cottonwoods Care Centre Tuesday, January 4, 2011. Born in 1923 in Staurtburn, Manitoba, he was the son of the late Joseph and Antonia Dolinski. He enlisted in the Canadian Army Airborne as a paratrooper and also did tours as a cook with the Service Corps in Korea, the Congo and Germany. Upon retirement from the army in 1970, he opened a successful canteen on the Kelowna Community College campus preparing lunches for students. He was active in the Lions Club, the Kelowna Korean Veterans Association and he enjoyed cooking and having garage sales. He was predeceased by his brothers Mike, Frank and Casey and his sisters Helen and Jean, as well as his son Donald. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Alice (nee Belinski) as well as daughters Joan Hudon and Linda (Richard) Dill. He was blessed with two beautiful grandchildren Sharon (Chris) Malcolm and Craig (Maryanne) Hudon and two great grandchildren Samantha and Cyrille Hudon. If friends so desire, in lieu of flowers, they may make tributes to the Interior Alzheimer Society, #211-1889 Springfield Road, Kelowna BC, V1Y 5V5. John’s family would like to extend gratitude to the extrordinary and loving care provided by the staff at Cottonwoods. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, January 10, 2011 at 1:00 pm at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC with Chaplain Ron Watson of Unit 50 Korean Veterand Association officiating. Private family interment. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com 250-860-7077

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Public Works Groundspersons & Equipment Operators Full-time and Temporary Seasonal opportunities available Help build our City! Our City departments service over 797 kilometres of road, 261 kilometres of bike lanes, and over 200 mountain, beach, city parks. Utilize your energy, versatility and good physical condition to drive truck, operate equipment and perform manual labouring work in our Roadways, Utilities and Parks departments. We are seeking flexible teamplayers with experience and/or training in one or more of the following areas: T/A Truck (Pup experience an asset), Bulldozer, Backhoe/ Excavator, Front-end Loader, Screening Plant, Grader, Paver, Roadside mower, Street Sweeper, Road Marking, Traffic Sign installation & repairs, snow and ice control, Horticulture, Irrigation & Turfgrass management, Road construction and Parks equipment (including paving). Qualifications include: • Excellent customer service and communication skills • Applicants must be in good physical condition • BC Driver’s license Class 5 (Class 3 with Air Ticket would be an asset) • Subject to a satisfactory Criminal Record Check • Diploma or certificate in horticulture for Groundspersons These are CUPE bargaining unit positions and offer an hourly range of $22.80 to $24.79 per hour (based on qualifications). Positions could be subject to seasonal lay-off. Apply online to the posting(s) that interests you and you are qualified for at kelowna.ca/careers by January 18, 2011. Applicants not contacted within three weeks of the competition closing date are thanked for their interest.

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EXPERIENCED VINEYARD WORKERS: Planting, pruning, harvesting and general vineyard work (seasonal / part-time from March 1 - October 31, 2011) required for vineyards located in Osoyoos and Kelowna. Rate of pay: $9.28 / hour up to 60 hours per week and 6 days per week. Previous vineyard or farming work an asset. Fax or e-mail to CedarCreek Estate Winery. Fax: (250) 764-2603 Or E-mail: employment@cedarcreek.bc.ca by January 16, 2011. Telephone (250) 764-8866.

Tolko Industries Ltd. is currently seeking a Heavy Duty Mechanic to join our team in Armstrong BC. Tolko is a forest products company with markets, resource management & manufacturing operations throughout Western Canada. We are an equal opportunity employer offering excellent pension & ﬂex beneﬁt programs. If you are interested in exploring this opportunity please visit our website at: www.tolko.com & submit your resume by date January 15, 2011 or fax 250-546-2240

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Evening Office Job - Courier Co. Mon to Fri 8 pm to 4 am. The ideal candidate will be: - flexible with hours - have a valid driver’s license - computer skills rqrd - attention to detail with speed & accuracy - reliable w/positive attitude - physically fit Casual dress: full training provided. Pls reply to box #309 c/o Capital News. I.J. Windows & Doors Ltd., Kamloops requires an experienced in-office salesperson/ estimator for windows and doors. Also requiring an experienced glass cutter/sealed unit assembler. Apply in person or send resume to 125512th St Kamloops, B.C., V2B-3C8

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Weȱ areȱ currentlyȱ seekingȱ applicationsȱ forȱ theȱ newlyȱ createdȱ fullȬtimeȱ positionȱ ofȱ Parksȱ Foreman.ȱ

Most programs are One Year or less.

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Multiple start dates mean you can start working toward your career as soon as you’re ready.

Theȱ successfulȱ candidateȱ willȱ possessȱ strongȱ organizational,ȱanalytical,ȱinterpersonalȱandȱtimeȱ managementȱskills.ȱȱȱ ApplicantsȱmustȱhaveȱatȱleastȱaȱtwoȬyearȱdiplomaȱ inȱ horticultureȱ orȱ turfȱ managementȱ alongȱ withȱ aȱ minimumȱofȱfiveȱyearsȱofȱrelatedȱexperienceȱandȱ twoȱ yearsȱ crewȱ supervisionȱ experience.ȱȱ Preferenceȱ willȱ beȱ givenȱ toȱ candidatesȱ withȱ leadershipȱ training,ȱ landscapeȱ designȱ trainingȱ andȱ experienceȱ withȱ irrigationȱ installationȱ andȱ maintenance.ȱ Thisȱ isȱ aȱ unionȱ positionȱ withȱ anȱ excellentȱ compensationȱ package.ȱ ȱ Forȱ informationȱ aboutȱ theȱ Districtȱ ofȱ Lakeȱ Country,ȱ aȱ completeȱ jobȱ descriptionȱandȱcompensationȱdetailsȱpleaseȱvisitȱ ourȱwebsiteȱatȱwww.lakecountry.bc.ca.ȱ

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Parker Pacific Equipment Sales has an opening for Equipment Salesman to market our product lines including; Tigercat, Linkbelt, Case, Terex, Ammann. Equipment & Industry knowledge an asset. Forward resume to: Parker Pacific Equip. Sales, 1051 Middleton Way, Vernon BC V1B 2N3, Attn: John Price or email: jprice@inland-group.com Penticton Manufacturing plant requires a full time furniture/kitchen sprayer. Competitive wage + benefits. Must have experience with furniture. Send resume to Box 320, Western News, 2250 Camrose St, Penticton, BC, V2A 8R1 S.Sundher Orchard - Farmworker needed for end of FebOct.15 $9.28/hr 40hrs/.wk pruning, tinning, cherry, apple, picking. 250-765-5267 or email davesandher@live .ca Tolko Industries Ltd. is currently seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team in the Okanagan. Tolko is a forest products company with markets, resource management & manufacturing operations throughout Western Canada. We are an equal opportunity employer offering excellent pension & flex benefit programs. If you are interested in exploring this opportunity please visit our website at: www.tolko.com & submit your resume by date January 15, 2011 or fax 250-546-2240 Youth ages 11 & up. Lic. supervised youth program. Start earning up to $75 p/w. 1 866 856 5655

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Retail MERCHANDISER: End of the Roll Vernon is Expanding! We are seeking an Energetic and Self-motivated individual to join our team. Individuals will be responsible for planning and execution of day-to-day merchandising within our warehouse environment, it is worth noting that heavy lifting will be required from time to time. Excellent People, Communication, and Mathematical Skills are required. We offer above average wages and beneﬁts. Please submit resume to #100-3107 48th Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 3R5 Attention: Manager or Fax to 250-558-0402. E-mail: Vernon@endoftheroll.com

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Labradoodles ready to go. 8 weeks shots. Blonde and black, non-shed. Well socialized $850 (250)-864-7015

18” square travertine tile, 28pcs, $10/pce. 250-769-0222

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Food Products SALE - 20 sides of BEEF, naturally grown, approx 250lbs sides, no additives, $2.49lbs cwf. 250-546-6494

Free Items Black recliner U pick up (250)763-8404 FREE P/U- Appliances, Rads, Batteries, Old machinery, vehicles. Harley 778-821-1317 MOVING- Must give-away. Laz-boy recliner. Queen size boxspring & mattress. 250826-1287. WE will pick up & recycle your wire pipes, & aluminum windows,from reno’s, batteries radiators etc.too.(250)717-0581

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Furniture “BEARLY” Used Home Furnishings; Tables & Chairs from $99, Sofa’s, Hide-a-beds from $99. Much more in store! OK Estates Furniture and More. 3292 Hwy 97N( beside Sheepskin Boutique) (250)-807-7775

Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL Shipping Containers/Bridges Super Sale On NowNew/Used/Damaged. BEST PRICES. 20’24’,40’,45’,48’,53’ Insulated Reefer Containers 20’40’48’53’ CHEAP 40’ Farmers Specials all under $2,200! Semi Trailers for hi way & storage. We are Overstocked, Delivery BC & AB 1-866-528-7108 Call 24 hours www.rtccontainer.com A-STEEL Shipping Containers/Bridges Super Sale On NowNew/Used/Damaged. BEST PRICES. 20’24’,40’,45’,48’,53’ Insulated Reefer Containers 20’40’48’53’ CHEAP 40’ Farmers Specials all under $2,200! Semi Trailers for hi way & storage. We are Overstocked, Delivery BC & AB 1-866-528-7108 Call 24 hours www.rtccontainer.com

Misc. for Sale FAR-INFRARED SAUNAS Year end Blow out Demos starting at $549. Free del.,setup try. Kel. 1-888-239-9999 www.SOLARUSsauna.com HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com MASTERCRAFT Snowblower, 28”, 6spd, 10hp, 120volt elec start, seldom used, $550. 250768-0823 X-ACTO Blades, 6 boxes left, $10ea. Please call 250-7637114

Musical Instruments Ennis & Co. Cabinet Grand Piano, exc. cond., professionally tuned, built in Oshawa, Canada between 1912-1917, one family owned. Has original piano stool w/claw feet, asking $1000 obo. To view call Graham 250-558-4771 MOIR Pianos. New & Used Grand & Upright Pianos. Call Richard Moir 250-764-8800

Sporting Goods SKS’s from $199, CZ 858’s $749, CQ-A1 AR15’s $749, .233 Ammo $500/1000. Glock’s & CZ’s from $699, repairs, reﬁnishing, reblueing. All at The Best Little Gunshop Around Weber & Markin 4-1691 Powick Rd, Kel. 250762-7575 Tues-Sat, 10-6

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1100sq. ft. house with full ﬁnished basement on 10 private acres with views of the Monashees in Cherryville less than 10 min. to the Shushwap River. 20’ X 25’ shop, 2 fenced acres, large yard, mature trees, and drilled well. $359,000 Call 250-547-9383

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AVAIL IMMED. Lrg 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo at Yaletown Kelowna. Near UBCO. Priv end unit, brand new W/D, fridge, stove & dshwshr. 2 u/g sec prking, $1100. 250-860-5737 MUST sell 1 & 2 bdrm condo’s, $115,000-$195,000. By Spall Plaza. 250-718-8866 THINKING OF SELLING? For a conﬁdential, no obligation, free market evaluation of your property call Mark Jontz, Royal Lepage 250-762-9446 or 250-860-1100 anytime.

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Duplex/4 Plex FULL SXS, ﬁn. up/ down, Capri/creek, total reno’d, 9 bdrm, 4 bath. $540,000. 718-8866

For Sale By Owner INN AT Big White, #307, sleeps-4, FP, pool, hottub. Owner use or rental income. $65,000. See www.okhomesellers.com Call 250-768-5510 THINKING OF SELLING? For a conﬁdential, no obligation, free market evaluation of your property call Mark Jontz, Royal Lepage 250-762-9446 or 250-860-1100 anytime.

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Rentals Acreage 30 acres of prime farmland for lease in Upper Mission. Call Rick 250-215-2449, John 250212-2386

Apt/Condo for Rent 1bd $685 Bach $650 2bd $885. Like new condo’s, NS, NP, central, immed. 718-8866 1BD, avail Feb 1, completely redone. Secure building. Call 250-861-4700

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2-1bdrm units gr. ﬂoor utils incl’d.1 Avail. Jan 5 other Feb 1. NS. NP. 3790 Brown Rd. Beside Shoppers Drugmart $750/mo (250-)768-5183 2-BDRM, 1-bath, Mtn view, Avail now, $800 (250)8605613 phone Ann 2Bdrm Furnished UBC/Quail Upgraded Deluxe Furniture Top Floor. View. Avail now. $1495 utils included. 250-5400539, 250-859-1300. To view okbccondos.com/cc1614.html 3BDRM bright N. Glenmore, 5 appl, 2 car gar, ns, np, $1275. 250-768-6792. 3Bdrm Furnished XL Deluxe Waterfront, 2 Pools, Gym, etc $1895 utils incl. Avail now. 250-540-0539, 250-859-1300. To view: okbccondos.com/disc138.html

FEB 1. 2bd duplex, 1 bth, Ok Mission, like new, 4 appl, lrg yard. $975 incl water, sewer, ns, np. DD, ref’s. 764-4786. Jan 15/Feb 1. 2 bdrm in 4plex, FS, WD h/up, sm. deck, NS, Ndogs, adult oriented. $790 250-763-9825, KELOWNA SOUTH 1350 sq ft. upper duplex; 3 Bedrms; 2 Bathrms; 5 appl.; Lg covered deck; Utilities + cable incl. No pets, no smokers; Parking; Avail. Immed. $1225/mo; References required. Contact Bob 250-762-2414 NICE, 3bd, 2bth upper unit in 4plex, deck space, singl gar, 2+prking. Shared lndry, some yard maint. Asher Rd. Bus rts close. Incl appl’s, no smokers, no pets, Feb 1st. 250-2151616 , 250-763-7222

Vernon, lakeshore, spacious, clean, 3bdrm, living rm, covered deck, laundry, f/s, avail. now $1200. 250-766-1428 Westbank Furn Lrg bungalo 2 bdrm 2bath Adult complex. Small dog ok NS. Avail. Jan Feb. Mar. $1050 incl utils 250768-0837 3BD, 4appl, FP, Patio, $1400 OR 5bd, 6appl, FP, Patio, Gar, $1600. 250-860-1961

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2 BDRM condo on beach in Puerto Vallarta, $200/night. Tom 250-870-3255 or email aspengrovegolf@shaw.ca Ski in/out Silver Star luxury chalet, sleeps 10, hot tub. Special nightly rate $299. Min 3 nights. Jan-March availabitlity. Joannehlheath@yahoo.ca www.silverstar-ski-chalets.com

ARIA Beautiful 1 BDRM & Den in 726 sqft. grnd flr w/view of Golf Course & lrg patio. Luxury unit w/SS appls, granite, f/ p, 2 prkg. Available now! N/P, N/S $850/m. 3353 CARRINGTON RD. Rent or Rent to OWN! Call 604-4174830 to inquire. Beach DT 2Bd 2 bath Bright condo.New floors, insuite laundry UG Parking, outdoor pool, Storage fitness rm. NP. NS. $990. Feb. 1 (250)768-1888 BELGO AREA, Rutland Rd. South. 2bd, $900 hydro, f/s, NO PETS, bus route, Avail. now. 250-491-3345, 869-9788 CAPRI MALL area. Senior Orientated building. NP, laundry, 2bd $800/mo 250-979-2771 CENTURY Manor. 1958 Pandosy St. Spacious 1bd apartment, located on bus route, close to downtown, beach & shopping. Small pet ok, heat/hot water incl. Call Onsite Manager; Hal or Lorna, 250763-6867 LOFT located Downtown on Sunset Dr. next to Waterfront Park & Prospera Place. Featuring over height ceilings and windows, rooftop deck, 2 bdrms, 2bath, 5appls. window coverings, secure covered parking, avail immed. $1350/mth. 250-763-6600, 250-878-5968 SKI IN/SKI OUT BIG WHITE Condo for rent, 3bd, 2bth, sleeps 8, fully furnished. $3500/mo. 250-768-1505 WESTBANK 2 bdrm + 2 bath. Heated parking. Pool + hot tub. s/s appl. Laundry. Town centre. $1150/mth. 250-5758929 WESTBANK two bed & den, 6 appl, 1 u/g parking. Kids OK. No parties, No pets. $1200 month plus deposit, utilities incl. 1 yr lease pref, refs req. 250-681-1968 lv msg. APARTMENTS FOR RENT in Granada Gardens for Jan. 1 & beyond, ranging from $800-$850/mo (250)766-4528. 2 Bdrm. apt. Spacious, close to all amenities, NS, NP, 1yr lease, avail Jan 1st. incl heat. 250-763-6600

Apartment Furnished KELOWNA Exec immac furnished 4th ﬂ 2 bdr/bath condo/apt avail to late June. High end amenities/equip. On lake next to Dolphins fountain 180 degree views. Parking, gym, home theatre, utilities $2200/mo. References. 604787-4494

Commercial/ Industrial 1/2 - 4 acre serviced, fenced industrial lots for lease. Light, heavy or industrial use including auto wrecker & storage. 7000sq’ serviced coverall shelter for storage or workspace or build to suit. Westbank Industrial Park. 250-769-7424 2500SQ’ Space plus 2 second ﬂr ofﬁces, AC, 3-phase power, 12’ door. 250-762-4883 or 250-868-6198 WAREHOUSE, Central Location, easy access to Hwy. 5000sq’, $7.50/sq’+ trpl net chrgs 250-868-2625 212-1491

Duplex / 4 Plex $750 + utils, 2 bdrm 4-plex at 2591 Hwy 97/Mills Rd. Pet ok. Ref’s req’d. 250-765-5578. DUPLEX, Downtown Kelowna, hospital area, 2bd, 5appl, NS, NP, adult, wrking cpl pref. $950+utils. 250-212-9189 or 250-764-2057

1000sq’ 1bd house, newly reno’d, DW, WD, storage shed, 1521 Bernard, natural gas, bus stop nearby, NP, $1000 all utils incl. Avail immed. Call Anthony, 250-491-0626 1Bdrm + Den Log House on the Lake. Peaceful.wood heater & electric heat.4appls.15km on Westside Rd. $1100 + utils. Available Jan. 1 call (250)769-3672 ref’s. NS. No dog. 2530 Rhinestone Rd, Westbank, Feb 1st. 3bd+office, approx 1500sq’, AC, 2bth, no pets, no smoking, $1250 +utils. 250-717-0045 2Bdrm Carriage house, Avail.Feb 1st. DT. $1100/mo.+ Utilities. NP. (250)212-8909 3/4 BD., Winfield area, $1575 +utils. NO PETS. Avail Now. Overlooks Wood Lake on East side. Close to schools. Call 250-869-9788, 250-491-3345 387 Fizit Ave 4Bdrm 2 baths Family room,w FP. sundeck, country style kitchen din/rm liv/rm 3appls. full garage NP NS nPrty’s, good worker + good person $1300/mth w/monthly inspections shared yard maint. Avail. now (250)765-4594 or(250)-215-1674 3 BDR, 2 ba,1600 sqft. Close to the hospital. Laminate flooring, back yard bordering on creek. 1 car garage, f/s/d/w/d included. $1500/mo. Avail Jan 15th or Feb 1st. 250-762-6272 3bdrm West Kelowna House for rent. $1200/mo.Jan 15. Lrg fenced yard w/shed, walk to town.pet neg.(250)317-1120 4BDRM Belgo farm house on school bus route, np, ns, $1250 + utils. Avail Feb 1. 250-765-4715 lv msg. 5BDRM, 3 bath, full house, avail Feb 1, Primrose Rd. $1700. NS, NP. 250-3174630. Bsmnt could be sep. too 6BD, 3.5bth, dbl gar., 1fmlyrm, 1lvngrm, city/lake view. Ellison area, Available. 3060 Lakha Rd. No Dogs. $1800 (250)869-2186, 250-765-5267 A Lrg Clean 4 bdrm + bonus room w/deck, fr, st, dw, wd, cen. air. ug sprinklers. Quiet neighborhood on cul du sac. Lrg yard, parking, pet neg. NS $1695 Call 1-250-371-3382 Avail. Feb 1. 4bdrm 3baths West Kelowna dbl gar.3 appls NP NS DD ref’s $1675 (250)450-9782, 250-575-5743 BRIARWOOD RD- 4bdrm, 2 baths, 5appl, laundry rm, bonus rm, fenced yard, storage shed, close to schools, rec center & shopping. Avail immed. $1400+ utils 864-2361 ENTIRE Rutland house, $900 plus utils. 1 bdrm + den, 2593 Hwy 97/Mills Rd. Pet ok. Ref’s req’d. 250-765-5578. GLENMORE. 3bd Mainflr house deck, WD, FS, garage, $1350. NS. NP. 250-870-8496 GLENROSA, 4bdrm,2.5baths, newly reno’d, lrge yard, tons of parking, avail immed. $1600+ utils. Pets neg. 250-769-5896. GLENROSA Area. 3/bdrm $1500 mo+utils. Available now. NO PETS. Lrg back fenced yard. 250-869-9788 or 250-491-3345 LAKE VIEW home. 1744 Merlot Dr. 4bdrm + office, 3 baths. Oversz dbl attach grge, hrdwd & tile throughout, ss appl, jetted tub. Fully lndscpd. $2200/mo. 403-607-6046. Peachland 3bdrm House 2 BATH No dogs $1200 incl. utils. (250)765-5267,869-2186 SHORT-TERM rental. Furn’d House close to DT Kelowna. Jan 15 - March 31. $1400 incl all. 250-763-2158 VERNON 4 br Home for Rent w/d/f/s central location $1400/ mo 250-309-2565

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Rooms for Rent A-1 clean furn’d cbl. & w/d, wl int, quiet, monthly avail. immed. 250-862-9223 All Comforts of Home, furn.rooms/suites DT. wireless int. ca. WD.fr $450. 861-5757 RUTLAND furn’d rm for wrkng man, 30+, lvingrm, TV, kit., lndry, utils incl, $590+DD. Call 250-215-1561

RV Pads RV LOT Seasonal Rent; 3 lots at Shuswap Falls RV Resort www.shuswapfalls.com. $2200 per year, fully serviced and 20 steps from the Shuswap River, Mabel Lake is within 15 minutes www.mabellakeresort.com. Contact i.mackay@shaw.ca or 403-208-2074.

Seasonal Acommodation Ski in/out Silver Star suite, sleeps 8, hot tub, special $199 night. 3 nights min. joannehlheath@yahoo.ca www.silverstar-ski-chalets.com

Senior Assisted Living SENIOR HOME SHARING from $595, 250-768-9158. Westbank

Shared Accommodation Glenmore House, utils incl, no phone, int avail, Feb 1st. $550. 250-469-1238, 250-718-5025 PEACHLAND Room(s) for rent in older 12 acre country home. $350 and up. Furnished, wireless internet, satellite tv, sauna, need own vehicle. 10 mins to Westbank, 1/2 hour to Kelowna. Pets OK 250-767-3101 250-470-0405 Share house on acreage Feb 1 $400 + $475 incl. int utils Lrg home on 15 acres Glenmore Very close to UBCO must be respon.quiet (250)470-1179

Suites, Lower 1091 Schell Crt. 1bd, 1bth bsmt suite, NS, NP, near Max store, school & bus. Avail now. Rutland. $750. 250-826-4080 1BD, 4appl, Patio, $700 Incl Util OR 2bd, 4appl, Fncd For Pet, $850. 250-860-1961 www.cdnhomefinders.ca 1BD, $650 incl utils, except cbl & lndry, AC, NP. Jan 15. 250491-3496, 250-808-1961 1BD. Bsmt. ste. Cent. Rutland, f/s, wireless, shared laundry, incl. util/sat. tv. ns, np, $750. Avail. now. 250-765-7303 1Bdrm Bsmt Suite For Rent NS NP $900 Incls all utils (250)765-4066 1BD. share w/d, ns, np, cls. to Costco, Available Feb.1, $725. incl. utils. 250-448-5661 2BD. Hosp. area, fireplace, cable TV, lg. yrd. w/creek, $850.+1/2utils, 250-868-9059 Bright lrg 1bd w/o suite Westbank sep entry/drive 5appls insuite laundry, all utils incl’d $750. NS. NP. (250)768-1977 Knox Mtn.1Bdrm + den bright open.prkg. fireplace utils incl’d. Quiet. Pets negot. NS. Avail now $950 (778)478-9961

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DT 1 bd 2 bath bsmt suite, own laundry,4appls, NS, pets neg. NP, working couple perferred. 1 block to Cultural District $700 incl electricity. Avail Immed.( 250)-860-9630 Lrg bright 2bdrm 5 appls DT NP NS Patio prkng utils incl’d Avail. $1150 250-215-1073 Lrg suite,1Bd+Den, sep. entry, $900 incl. all utils, gas,elec, int, & cable.quiet rural acreage in Ellison. NS. 1 pet allowed Avail. Jan.10 (250)-470-2576 NEW 2bd view of city/lake dw own lndry, heat control. NS/ NP. $900. 778-753-3848 Newly Reno’ed 2Bdrm 1 bath new appls. sep entry, lrg yard pets negot. $850 +1/2 utils. Avail.immed. (250)860-4053 RUTLAND. 1bd bsmt suite, NS, NP, $750. Avail. now. 250-765-3002, 250-863-5616 Rutland/McCurdy area, 2bd. 1ba. very clean bright, gr. lev., cvrd. patio, fncd. bckyrd, f/s, cent. air, b/i vac, u/g irrg., priv. prkng, nr. amens., share w/d, $850. util. NP, NS. Avail. Nov. 1, 250-491-4506. SPACIOUS 1bd bsmt suite, Mission Flats area, self contained, priv ent, lndry, 4appls, basic cble, int incl, no smoking, no pets. Singl pref. Jan 15th. 250-215-1616 W.bank 2bdrm 2 prkng spots laundry, basic utils. incl’d.pets ok. $1175. Quiet, cul du sac. priv yard.reno’d (250)681-4888

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Cars - Sports & Imports

Suites, Upper 1BD. Newer in Rutland, utils/cbl. incl., np, ns, cls. to bus, $700.+dd, 250-807-7864 2BD., 2bth, HOSPITAL area, new luxury, 5appl, NS, NP, $1250. 768-9744, 864-6281 2BD, NS, sep ent., hospital area, priv lndry, cat ok, $1350. Avail Feb 1 Call 250-448-5817 2Bdrm 2 bath Lakeview Suite Priv. WD, entry all utils incl’d no phone $1500 West Kelowna (250)769-5634 3Bdrm Westbank, cul du sac. 2bath.h.wood/tile. reno’d, .garage 3parking spots. insuite laundry $1450 (250)-681-4888 EXECUTIVE Suite, 2bd duplex, close to hospital, Jan 15. Call 778-478-6991

Townhouses 2 bdrm spacious townhouse in Vernon, quiet corner unit, main ﬂoor, window covering, large balcony & storage, A/C. 1/2 rent for 1st month. Avail Feb 1. $850 signing lease. 250-7690626 or 250-317-8673 GLENMORE. 3bd TH, 3bth, main ﬂr MB, NS, NP. $1495. March 1. 250-870-8585

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SHOWCASE W OKANAGAN SUNRISE

Adjusting to changing house building desires

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Nick Franz and Dale Ahlbaum, with Okanagan Sunrise, talk about latest building trends and what you need to think about in building your own home.

OKANAGAN SUNRISE says prospective new home

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really want our advice too. We are the experts. Often, once we have determined what the client wants and needs, we can also help them in their lot choice to really maximize the livability of their home. Ahlbaum: And we build to suit. Plans change and evolve, and we are flexible and consultative throughout the process. Q: Do you have an example where you went over and above for your client? Franz: Actually, we are building and extraordinary custom home right now in Okanagan Centre. Our client is very knowledgeable and it has been such a gratifying process working with his vision and making it a reality. He has challenged our expertise and we have really become better builders throughout the process. Ahlbaum: The client has demanded due diligence on our part as well in terms of detailing

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Question: Tell us about Okanagan Sunrise and what you have been building over the last few years? Franz: Probably some of our most recognizable projects include the Outback in Vernon, in which we were one of the primary builders, as well as our own development, Sunrise Crown Estates, a collection of single family homes on the Westside. Also on the Westside, we were also the builder for the Westside Business Centre, a commercial project that has really become a landmark in that community. We have just completed a large renovation/addition project in Okanagan Center as well as new homes in the Upper Mission and West Kelowna. Our website, www. okanagansunrise.com, showcases most of our past and current projects and it is a great place for a

potential client to see our work. Q: Tell me about the homes and communities you are building in now. Franz: We are currently a preferred builder for single family homes in the Black Mountain Golf Course Community. Also at Black Mountain, we are currently building beautiful homes in the Upper Mission we have been building in The Creeks and Trumpeter Ridge developments. Q: What is your background and why did you go into home building as a profession? Franz: I was born and raised in the Okanagan, and my father was a builder. After going away to school in Vancouver, I knew that there was no other place for me to start my business than Kelowna. It’s just an awesome place to live and work. Ahlbaum: As far as why we do it, for us it’s just the most fulfilling work you can do. We feel like we are really contrib-

builders should look for three things when building a new home: Be diligent on price and value; choose a builder that offers the right fit for your needs; and pick a builder who will be flexible to house design changes.

uting to a better quality of life for our clients. Seeing a project evolve from the plan into someone’s home is the best reward. Q: What’s different or unique about your company’s approach to the building process? Franz: There are a couple things that we feel really distinguishes Okanagan Sunrise from other local builders. First, we are really flexible.

Having done this for so many years, we know projects and plans evolve over the course of a build, and it’s important that our clients trust us and feel comfortable discussing their changing needs as they arise Ahlbaum: We have a very transparent process. Our clients know exactly where, how and why their money is being spent. This has become increasingly important in

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the last few years. Our track record speaks for itself, plus our long term relationships with land developers and past clients proves we are not fly by night builders. Q: How do you match up the customers’ needs with a new home that meets them? Franz: Well everyone says it’s important to ask a lot of questions and listen. It is, but a lot of clients

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extra time and cost and the fact that he is ecstatic with what is happening just makes the project more fulfilling for us as builders. Q: What top three things should people be looking for when building a new home? Franz: First, price and value are always at the forefront. People need to do their own due diligence in ensuring that their builder of choice will provide them a quality home at a competitive price. Secondly, I would say it’s equally important to choose a builder that is the right fit. You should feel comfortable and confident with your builder, not intimidated or patronized. And finally again, you want a builder that will be flexible. Q: What type of home plans are popular and why? Franz: One level livSee House A33

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Tips on building a new home House from A32 ing continues to be desirable for Okanagan residents, so the rancher is as popular as ever. Also, two-story walk outs, featuring easy access to the backyard. These plans seem to be timeless as they really allow for people to optimize livability in their home. We are also creating plans to help the first time buyers get into a single family home that has true value. Q: What new home features are popular today in the Okanagan? Ahlbaum: Lately, we have really seen the evolution of the deck. It has now really become an extension of the living space in many new homes. Oversized decks feature everything from a cooking facility, bar, TV’s fireplaces and pre-wiring for sound. Franz: Also ceiling height, the 12-foot range is popular and other features such as in-floor heat and instant hot water are very desirable. Q: What are the latest industry trends you are seeing in home building and what do you see

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AN UPPER MISSION home built by Okanagan Sunrise. as emerging trends for the future? Franz: New green or geo-technologies are continuing to have a big impact on our business and we predict the new green technology will be the thing of the future. Q: How has the building industry changed in the last year? Franz: We have seen the market really shift. It has been a great time to build in the last six months. The cost of trades has really come down and the biggest impact has been in the price of lumber, the lowest we have seen in years. This makes building a much more affordable option these days. But I would really rec-

ommend to your readers, if they are thinking of building, now is the time as prices won’t continue to stay this low. Q: Do you have any finished homes or show homes available for people to see and how can they see them? Ahlbaum: We are currently building a show home in Black Mountain Golf Community Uplands phase which will be open early in the spring of 2011 Q: What do you like to do when you’re not building? Franz: Enjoy the Okanagan lifestyle! Golf, skiing, water sports. I love baseball and have been active in Minor Baseball and Minor Hockey.

Ahlbaum: We get out there and enjoy the four seasons! Being from Winnipeg, I really appreciate the beautiful summers and mild winters here. Q: Finally, in your mind what are the top reasons to choose Okanagan Sunrise as a builder? Franz: Give us a call 250-763-1461, we would be happy to provide anyone thinking of building a new home with a complimentary consultation. We have a lot of experience, we are creative and passionate about Okanagan living. And we provide our clients with the flexibility and transparency they deserve when building a new home.

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CUISINE from Jude’s kitchen try something new With a fresh new year still in its infancy, we can brush the slate clean and begin something new to match. Trying new recipes and ideas from the cuisine of another country is one way to visit that country without the expense and trouble of packing and then visiting airports. I highly recommend it. On the other hand, if you have a favourite country whose cuisine you really enjoy, it’s a great way to re-visit the country without travelling very far. Just create some of those flavours in your own kitchen. The cuisine of Mexico is centred on corn, beans, tomatoes, sweet and chilli peppers, pumpkin or squash. We would eat what was described as fried pumpkin in Mexico that seemed to me to be zucchini, but they’re all in the same family. Tortillas are the base for many other dishes in Mexican cuisine, from quesadillas to enchiladas and tamales, including street food such as tacos, where they are sometimes soft and sometimes fried until crisp. I must admit I couldn’t imagine what Tortilla Soup would be when I first ordered it in Mexico, but it turned out the soup itself wasn’t made of tortillas; it was garnished with crisp strips of tortilla. And, how delicious it was. I snapped a photo of it, but what with language barriers, sharing the recipe just wasn’t in the cards, so we came up with a tasty recipe that’s something like it. Cooking classes are another idea for something different to begin a new year. Mission Hill’s winter culinary classes began this week and continue through February. For details, go to the website at: www.missionhillwinery.com For something completely new, how about a cocktail classroom? You never learned this in school, but the mixologists at RauDZ Regional Table are winning awards for their liquid creations and they’re willing to pass some of their tips and tricks on to you. Classes are Sundays, beginning Jan. 16, 5 to 6:30 p.m., for eight weeks. For details, go to: www.raudz.com and click on news. To reserve your copy of Jude's Kitchen, coming out this spring, go to www.judiesteeves.com

Quacamole Terrific as a dip, this is also often an ingredient in other Mexican dishes or as a topping or side dish. This is probably a Gringo recipe, as the true Mexican ones likely use lime and chopped fresh cilantro as seasonings rather than mayonnaise and Worcestershire Sauce, but we like it. 2 avocadoes 1/2 tomato 1/4 mild onion 1 tbsp. (15 ml) mayonnaise 2 tsp. (10 ml) Worcestershire 6 drops hot sauce salt to taste

Choose firm but ripe avocadoes, peel and remove the pit, mashing the green pulp in a medium-sized bowl. Cut up half a tomato and about a quarter of a mild red or Bermudatype sweet onion into tiny dice and add to the mashed avocado, along with the mayonnaise, Worcestershire Sauce and hot sauce. Gently mix together without mushing the pieces of tomato. Add salt to taste, and serve with a bowl of your favorite tortilla chips for dipping. Serves 3-4.

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Cathie's Tortilla Soup We had this when we were in Mexico last month and it was silky-smooth and full of flavour, topped with the crunchy fried tortilla strips. This is Cathie’s version of Riu Chef Sergio's delectable soup. 4 c. (1 l) chicken stock 2 c. (500 ml) cooked chicken 13 oz. (398 ml) tomatoes 4 oz. (118 ml) green chilies 1 seeded jalapeno pepper 2 garlic cloves 1 onion 1 c. (250 ml) corn, optional 1 tsp. (5 ml) cumin salt and pepper, to taste cilantro and avocado Using about four thighs, a chopped onion, a couple of carrots and a couple of celery stalks, make a chicken stock, then strain out the vegetables and chicken. Set aside a litre of the stock and shred the chicken. (You could use a purchased stock and leftover cooked chicken instead.) Blend the tomatoes, chillies, fresh jalapeno pepper, garlic and onion and cook over medium heat in a large pot for a half hour or so.

Add the chicken stock, cumin, and salt and pepper, to taste. Add the cubed or shredded chicken to heat through, and serve with cubes of avocado and a garnish of fresh, chopped cilantro. Make tortilla crisps to top the soup by brushing corn tortillas with olive oil, cutting them into strips and laying them out on a baking sheet. Pre-heat oven to 400 F and bake them for about 10 or 15 minutes, or until crisp. Make extra for snacking. Serves 4.

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

Some simple guidelines for readers of Jude's Kitchen There are some basics about my cooking that you should know about in using the recipes created for Jude’s Kitchen. *I mean a large egg when a recipe calls for an egg *usually, butter and margarine are interchangeable *usually, salt and pepper is added to your taste *I generally use sea salt

*fresh ingredients top frozen or canned *organic products are my first choice *wherever possible, I use whole grains, not processed *include a variety of them, when possible *wherever possible, I use fresh herbs *fewer quantities of dried herbs are needed than fresh

*I use extra virgin olive oil *I use grapeseed or olive oil to cook with *I don’t deep fry *feel free to substitute. I do *have fun in the kitchen *encourage others to as well

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Mt. Boucherie principal recognized nationally the community and the parents. He said the ‘whole child’ approach carried over with benefits to aboriginal and non-aboriginal students alike. Simonson said staff are working towards the same goals at Mount Boucherie Secondary, which also has a signficant First Nations population. “We want them to feel welcomed at our school.” Now in its seventh year, the outstanding principals program was developed by The Learning Partnership, a national charitable organization that supports public education. Of the 32 winners this year, three other British Columbia principals re-

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not just academics that needed to be addressed. The school adopted the concept of the medicine wheel, in an attempt to make sure aboriginal students were feeling connected and that their emotional and cultural needs were being met as well as intellectual needs. “By going after that whole child, we were able to get the confidence of the parents in the community,” he said. Simonson noted the kids felt better about being within the school building, and school staff started to see academic results as well. He said the program at CNB has been taking place over six years, but it takes time to get to know

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properties has risen between five and 10 per cent across the Central Okanagan this year.

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House values climbing Mike Simmons STAFF REPORTER

Assessed values are climbing for Westside residential and commercial properties but the Westbank town centre core took a hit this year, according to the B.C. Assessment Authority. The assessment roll for 2011 sets the average residential property value in the Lakeview Heights area at $460,000. Okanagan region deputy assessor Dan Gaudry noted that single family residences form a large component of properties on the Westside.

While assessed property values increased across the area, Gaudry said the biggest jumps in value were seen in the Lakeview Heights and Shannon Lake neighborhoods, with increases in the five to 10 per cent range. The southwest side also saw increases up to five per cent, while more modest gains were made in other parts of the district. The values of commercial properties on the Westside climbed overall, but business property values in the Westbank town core declined by approxi-

mately 1.5 per cent. West Kelowna contains more than 13,000 assessed properties, the values of which remained largely the same for 2008 and 2009. Gaudry is asking residents check their assessments carefully when they receive them and call B.C. Assessment if they see any issues. He noted the appeal deadline for property owners unhappy with their assessments is Jan. 31. He said residents should call 1-800-6680086 if they have not received their property assessments by Jan. 19.

A clinic opening in West Kelowna will give residents the chance to contribute information and biological samples to research efforts towards the prevention of cancer and other chronic diseases. B.C. Cancer Agency scientist Marilyn Borugian said the clinic provides an opportunity for Southern Interior residents to participate in the national research study. The purpose of the B.C. Generations Project is to gather information on cancer and other illnesses from British Columbia residents, for our province’s portion of the $42 million national study. Kamloops/North Thompson MLA Terry Lake noted the study is a huge undertaking, and one of the largest cancer prevention measures in Canadian history. Study goals are to collect information from up to 40,000 B.C. residents, to provide a body of samples and data that will help cancer research for the next 25 years. Lake pointed out cancer patients have generally

more successful outcomes in B.C. than in other provinces. “Having cancer here in B.C., you have the best opportunity for recovery and successful treatment.” B.C. Cancer Agency senior scientist Richard Gallagher said the project is seeking to set up a platform that will allow medical science to prevent cancer and other chronic diseases. He noted the information and specimens received from Kelowna residents will help to identify early biomarkers of chronic illness. Gallagher said the clinic is open to those between the ages of 35 and 69. Visitors will be asked for information on their lifestyle and exposures. They will be asked for blood and urine samples, and to have measurements taken of their height and weight, bone density and other data. He noted 120 area residents are already enrolled in the study and the agency hopes to recruit at least 1,000 people to contribute to the study. “We think this is going to be a major advance in cancer and chronic disease prevention across the country.”

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CANCER RESEARCH study participant Robert Fine, executive director of the regional economic development commission, is one of more than 100 locals who have signed up for the B.C. Generations Project so far. The new Southern Interior clinic is funded by an anonymous gift from the estate of a long-time Kelowna resident. B.C. Cancer Foundation director of development Cynthia Waldek-Peters noted a local cancer patient who passed away in 2008 left a gift to the foundation in her will. “This project would mean a lot to her.” Study participant Robert Fine noted the project has incredible potential.

He pointed out that his own father passed away from cancer. At the time, there was a feeling of helplessness among surviving family members. Fine noted this study is a chance to contribute towards the disease’s prevention. “This is really a chance to help out in a different way.” The clinic at the Westbank Valley Medical Lab at 2427 Main Street will be open until Feb. 5.

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From how to handle future stormwater to growth on the waterfront to economic development, West Kelowna’s municipal government remains in the midst of a number of master plans. Long-term planning is

being done in the areas of sewer servicing, transportation, stormwater management, waterfront use, agriculture, transit and revitalization of the Westbank town centre. The district is also currently drafting its official community plan, a document that will set the course for the municipal-

ity over the next 10 years. The official community plan is expected to see first reading at district council this January. Completing both the transportation and stormwater management plans were set as strategic priorities for the district to accomplish last year. West Kelowna com-

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y column on Dec. 5 told the David and Goliath success story of the court reversing ICBC’s finding of fault against a young driver. The insurance corporation had told the young driver he was fully at fault. The young driver took ICBC to court, without the assistance of a lawyer. An ICBC lawyer defended the case, it went to trial, and the court found the other driver to be 100 per cent at fault. (You can find the column via the opinion tab on kelownacapnews.com.) That trial was heard

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Stockwell Day during the last year. Reporting some of the key items accomplished at the federal level was one way of being accountable for the time you allowed me in 2010 to represent you. Of course, no reflection on the past year should start without recalling the amazing job Canada did hosting the Winter Olympics. You need to take credit for the fact that tax dollars, from you and from Canadian businesses large and small, made it all happen. The stellar and stunning performance of organizers, participants, vol-

unteers and, of course, our athletes, took the Winter Olympics to a whole new level on the world scene. As a bonus, the recent auditor’s report shows the books were balanced and the games finished without a deficit. The resultwas time and money well spent. There were other international achievements in 2010. Prime Minister Stephen Harper was asked by the United Nations World Health Organization to co-chair the UN Commission on Accountability for Women and Children’s Health. The commission will have oversight of the billions of dollars donated by nations to that cause in poor countries. This will be time well spent as well. Time in Afghanistan in 2010, though always difficult, brought results. Schools and health clinics were built. Millions of children were vaccinated against polio. Literacy programs were

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put in place. Thousands of Afghan military and police were trained. Hundreds of small enterprises are now being run by Afghan men and women. All of this was achieved due to the brave protective and anti-insurgent work performed by our military. That was time well spent, with results that will last for years. Chairing the 2010 G20 meetings, the prime minister presided over an historic agreement of world leaders who committed to cut their countries national deficits in half by 2013. On the all-important home front, we spent most of our time on issues related to jobs and the economy. Canada’s economy has been rated as the best in the industrialised world. Last year there was a record increase of 440,000 new jobs, despite a fragile global recovery. The government followed the advice of Canadians who asked to see

restrained federal government spending, taxes kept down and for the the government to stay on track with deficit elimination. We will continue to spend our time on those issues in 2011. On other domestic issues, we also increased the Health Transfer Grant to provinces. We brought forward legislation to protect children against predators and crack down on child porn. We brought in laws to get tough on serious and repeat violent crime, serious drug dealing and gang activity. We introduced legislation to deal with human smuggling and abuse of our generous immigration system. For consumer safety we improved regulations related to the environment, food products and child clothing and toys. I could go on at length but I’m running out of time. But I will commit to See Day B7

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Rediscovering the sacred balance of life Make time for yourself

e’ve come through the first decade of the 21st century, and it seemed appropriate to revisit a chapter marking the new millennium in my book, The Sacred Balance. The following is from the final chapter. Humanity is an infant species, newly evolved from life’s web. And what a magnificent species we are; we can look out and feel spiritually uplifted by the beauty of a forested valley or an ice-coated Arctic mountain, we are overwhelmed with awe at the sight of the star-filled heavens, and we are filled with reverence when we enter a sacred place. In the beauty, mystery and wonder that our brain perceives and expresses, we add a special gift to the planet. But our brash exuberance over our incredible inventiveness and productivity in this century has made us forget where we belong. If we are to balance and direct our remarkable technological muscle power, we need to regain some ancient virtues: the humility to acknowledge how much we have yet to learn, the respect that will allow us to protect and restore nature, and the love that can lift our eyes to distant horizons, far beyond the next election, paycheque or stock divi-

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David Suzuki dend. Above all we need to reclaim our faith in ourselves as creatures of the Earth, living in harmony with all other forms of life. What a sign of maturity it would be for our species to acknowledge the profound limitations inherent in human knowledge and the destructive consequences of our crude but powerful technologies. It would mark the beginning of wisdom to pay attention to ecosystems delineated by nature – mountain ranges, watersheds, valley bottoms, river and lake systems, wetlands – rather than regions determined by politics or economics. The ebb and flow of organisms – fish, birds, mammals, forests – across the Earth’s expanses reflect built-in territorial rhythms that are worthy of respect. The elements that have sparked life onto this planet and continue to fuel it – air, water, soil, energy, biodiversity – are sacrosanct and should be treated as such. There is no ignominy in admitting

ignorance or in confessing our inability to manage wild things, to control the forces of nature or even to grasp the cosmic forces that shape our lives. Recognizing and accepting these limitations with humility is the birth of wisdom and the beginning of hope that we will finally rediscover our place in the natural order. When we acknowledge our dependence on the same biophysical factors that support all other life-forms, believing that we have the responsibility for “managing” all of it becomes a terrible burden. But if we look at the world through the lenses of all of life together, we may recognize the origins of our destructive path and realize that we are not the “managers”; there is wisdom enough for selfmanagement in the web of living creatures that has survived for more than 3.6 billion years. Instead of trying and failing to manage the lifesupport systems of the planet, we – each one of us – can manage the effect we have on those systems. Knowing how to act is the first big problem. Many people who are eager to work towards personal and public change feel increasingly baffled by the often contradictory messages from experts, as well as the mantras repeated over

and over by the media. We no longer trust our innate common sense or the wisdom of our elders. At this critical juncture in our history on Earth, we are asking the wrong questions. Instead of “How do we reduce the deficit?” or “How do we carve out a niche in the global economy?” we should be asking “What is an economy for?” and “How much is enough?” What are the things in life that provide joy and happiness, peace of mind and satisfaction? Does the plethora of goods that our high-production economy delivers so effectively provide the route to happiness and satisfaction, or do the relationships between human and nonhuman beings still form the core of the important things in life? Is the uniformity of food and other products that we now encounter everywhere on the globe an adequate substitute for the different and unexpected? We seem to have forgotten the real things that matter and must establish the real bottom line of non-negotiable needs in order to regain a balance with our surroundings. with Faisal Moola David Suzuki is a scientist and bradcaster based in Vancouver. www.davidsuzuki.org

Day from B6 using my time in 2011 to continue to listen and to speak up and work for the things that matter most for you. And finally, here’s some advice somebody

gave me. For the year ahead, to avoid the loss of time, make time (meaning write into your calendar every week) for the things most important to you and your family. And then do them.

May 2011 be blessed and prosperous for you. Stockwell Day is the Conservative MP for Okanagan-Coquihalla and president of the federal Treasury Board.

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