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ike most other aspects of our society, the Internet has left a profound impact on libraries and how students access information from them. What used to be a place to take out books and magazines has evolved into providing computer labs with access to the ’Net to providing videos and CDs to now embracing e-books. Capital News reporter Mike Simmons profiles how the Okanagan Regional Library System and postsecondary school libraries are trying to deal with the changing needs of students and library users. See story on A3.

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OKANAGAN COLLEGE marketing student Enya Ren, a third year business student from Beijing, China, uses a computer in the Kelowna campus library to access information.

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Libraries trying to keep pace with the digital revolution Mike Simmons

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he book business is still booming, but new technologies are a brisk competitor for libraries in the Okanagan. As the Okanagan Regional Library system examines what people look for from today’s branches, other collections in the Valley are grappling with the effects of the digital revolution. Okanagan Regional Library executive director Lesley Dieno said they’re in the midst of research into what people want from their public library. “The last time we did a full-blown survey, it was 2001 and things were different then. We want to find out how things have changed.” Dieno noted the last survey did not ask whether library users had Internet access at home. She says the number of people who now do is believed to be quite high. Library planners are interested in how much bandwidth people have available on their home data connections and what mobile applications they use. The first computer lab and Internet access came to the downtown Kelowna branch library in 1997, and waiting line-ups to use terminals are still a common sight. “We thought by now people would not be needing Internet access in public libraries,” said Dieno. “We thought people would have cheap access at home.” She added that waiting areas are still necessary, even after the installation of wireless ac-

Michelle Main helps first year student Tristan Watters navigate the library’s computer system on his laptop. SEAN CONNOR/CAPITAL NEWS

cess in all branch libraries to allow the use of laptops. Library users are not totally dependent on public access terminals. “We still have huge lineups sometimes for Internet access,” she said. Dieno noted another key question for Okanagan libraries is the format of information. Some library users want papers or books, while others need a PDF document they can read on their mobile phone. She said the formats in demand keep changing. “Print is still probably our number one product, but electronic materials are growing, and particularly materials you can download.” Dieno said the re-

DANIELLE SCRAFTON, assistant circulation supervisor, helps downtown Kelowna library branch patrons check out everything from books to CDs and videos. SEAN CONNOR/CAPITAL NEWS

search phase of the library strategic plan should be wrapped up by December, including a look at North American library trends and information

from both users and nonusers of the library. The board meets in the new year to look at the information and decide how best to proceed from

there. Dieno notes one of the things library staff always forget to tell people is how much money the library can save them personally, as an alternative

to buying books or renting movies. She says that licensed access to databases has a similar effect. People researching

family genealogy often pay for home access to ancestry.com, a database project based on the British census. Dieno said people can access that database through Okanagan library terminals. Westbank community librarian Judy Hammond is a member of the committee putting together the regional library’s strategic plan. She said people still check out lots of books at the location in Westridge Mall. The library added a feature film collection just over a year ago, which has also proved to be popular. The youth services programs are also well-attended, while story sessions for parents and children run once a week through the winter months. Hammond said the Babytime session is for children zero to 18 months old, while the other is for preschool children aged three to five. While the story programs do not run in the summer, Hammond said the summer reading club is well attended. Adult programs also take place during the winter months, with speakers ranging from authors and historians to woodworkSee Digital A4

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Resource materials switching from print to online Digital from A3 ing groups and garden experts. The talks always take place in the children’s section of the library due to space issues, and most attendees end up standing to listen. Conflicts do arise if parents come in to borrow children’s material during that time. “Space is a real issue,� she said. How the Westbank library provides reference material is already changing. Hammond noted that print reference materials like encyclopedias are not being used as much anymore, with access to the same infor-

mation available online. She noted kids and adults both use the access to Internet databases. The Okanagan Regional Library system allows people to download audio and e-books, either to read on screen or load onto portable devices. “More and more people are coming in asking for that.� But the use of electronic readers is depriving Hammond of some of her most loyal customers. One patron who used to come in every Wednesday and typically ordered books ahead of time, has moved to downloading books from Amazon onto a digital reader.

Priorities for changes to libraries to accommodate new technologies have not yet been set in the OKRL’s strategic plan. Okanagan College director of library services Ross Tyner said while students are still using books, the trend over the past several years is toward online articles. He said articles are more likely to meet the needs of first or second year researchers, with more succinct pieces of information than a book. The adoption of ebooks has been slower at the college. Tyner said the library is embarking on an inter-

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Tyner said this distribution method is largely driven by the publishers, who have chosen to make their books available that way. The method bodes well for the long life of the college electronic collection. “As a library, we’re less interested in things that require a proprietary piece of hardware.� Tyner said choosing a type of e-book distributed solely for a certain device would tie the library to one piece of hardware and assume that students all have access to that type of reader, something the college library does not want to do. The print col-

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LIBRARY CLERK Joel Sajna scans a book out of the Okanagan College library. Many are being digitized. lection at Okanagan College is still well-used. “Believe it or not, people are borrowing more books, they’re asking more questions.�

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He noted the college library seems to keep expanding its services. In addition to answering reference questions in person, librarians chat via the virtual reference service with students at any library in the province. Tyner said providing more online services has had the effect of bringing more students in the door. He pointed out the concept of the library is somewhat foreign to today’s students at the high school level. Their instructors expect them to use the facility once they arrive at college. Tyner noted having online services available at least makes students more aware of the library’s existence. He noted an increasing proportion of the college library budget is spent on electronic resources of all kinds. Currently, more than a third of the collections budget goes towards electronic materials. That portion may go over 50 per cent in 2011 or 2012. Technology has moved on for the college library in more than just text. The facility hosts 90 high-resolution streaming videos that can be shown in class by an instructor at any Okanagan College campus. Tyner pointed out many instructors use video in teaching, a service that used to demand DVD purchases and time needed to send materials back and forth. “This is being embraced.� Tyner said the move to streaming video saves the college library on storage space and the time needed to process materials. But despite the move, the facility still retains a VHS tape collection. Many faculty members still use the tapes, which are a collection of instruction material not easily See Digital A5

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CLOSE-UP Digital from A4 digitized. The high demand for computer access has also been seen at the college. Tyner noted the library lent out laptops 3,800 times last year. “There are never enough computers, no matter how many you have.” The college has added close to 30 terminals during a recent expansion. Tyner pointed out the library has become the default computer lab for students due to its extended hours. Print materials are still the mainstay at the Kelowna courthouse library. There, librarian Evelyn Lindsay said statistics are high for both borrowers and internal users of the print collection. The location put in a self-checkout system about two years ago that keeps track of circulation. Lindsay said about half of the library’s patrons don’t check materials out, but only browse the collection on-site. While the Vancouver courthouse library is currently looking at digitizing parts of its collection,

the print volumes are not easily converted. Leather-bound books at the Kelowna courthouse are more than 130 years old, and still in readable condition. “A lot of our materials date back to the 1800s.” Lindsay noted information requests from lawyers are on the decline, but requests from members of the public have increased. With cuts to legal aid, many members of the public come in and do their own research. Video tutorials walk people through the processes of legal research, or the different aspects of the Supreme Court. “Say someone comes in and is looking for personal injury material, I’ll walk them through it.” But while the resources are available, the skills to use them are not always as common. Lindsay pointed out many people are not computer savvy, especially older people. Moving forward, Lindsay said she would like to see the facility become more accessible to the public.

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“The people sitting out there waiting for traffic court? They could be in here, doing some research.” She noted that librarians do not give legal advice to members of the public, but can only guide them in the right direction. “Some are more willing to sit down and read, others don’t have the time.” The Kelowna courthouse library is also used by students doing case law research, and lawyers from firms too small to afford their own collections. Budget cuts have affected the law library, mainly seen in cuts to print subscriptions. The

law collection is maintained in a loose-leaf form so that volumes can be updated with new material. “Most of our stuff is a loose-leaf collection, because the law is changing all the time.” At the Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory in White Lake, the science collection is moving into the digital age. Client services officer Mary Ferguson oversees the 13,454-volume library at the observatory. The collection has been around from the time the observatory was founded. With budget cuts and

the availability of other formats, Ferguson noted the library is moving to ebooks and online journal subscriptions. She pointed out there are pros and cons to the digital move. Her patrons are comfortable with ordering journal articles in a PDF document, but are less at ease with digital books. “People are less comfortable because they really like to browse the books.” Ferguson said the ebook format is easier in some ways, allowing readers to only print off a chapter if necessary. When the borrowing period ends, the file expires from a borrower’s

desktop, or they can buy the book permanently. “It really is changing, the technology is forcing us to change. In some ways it’s good, some ways it’s bad,” said Ferguson. “What happens if all our computers go down?” She noted e-book readers have definite advantages in flexibility and while travelling. Books can be downloaded as long as there is a wireless connection. While Ferguson and many others prefer a printed book, she said people will probably become accustomed to digital readers over time. Ferguson pointed out

many magazines are now or will soon make their collection of back issues available in digital form. The observatory library is part of the National Library of Canada. Initially in partnership with other libraries in other countries, scientists at the observatory could access materials as far away as Korea and Japan. Budget cuts have made the library essentially a science resource for the National Research Council. Ferguson can borrow materials from other institutions across the country. msimmons @kelownacapnews.com

LET NO ONE DESPISE OUR YOUTH! Let no one despise your youth, but set the believers an example in speech and conduct, in love, in faith, in purity! I Timothy 4:12 This was an important verse for me when I was in middle school and high school. I always thought that the Bible had some good things to say, but I had no idea that it had something to say to me at the tender age of 14. At first I was incredulous! How could I be an example to people who were older than me? How could I conduct myself in a way that made other more experienced Christians want to follow my example? I had no clue where to even begin and, until that time, I had no idea that the older people in the congregation really cared whether I was in church or not. My youth directors expected us to live this verse out in our lives. They required us to be in church, to study the Bible, to be the example instead of “the extras.” As I strove to be “the example,” I discovered from others how to do just that! I tried to live this verse in everything I did and eventually it became a part of me. It was no longer something that was just expected of me. I wanted to be the example. I wanted to be a part of the congregation and, as I grew, I was given more and more opportunities to lead and grow in my faith. I was reminded again and again that God thought I was special, no matter what my age was. It also helped me truly believe that I had been given spiritual gifts to serve in a congregational setting. Have you ever felt like you had nothing to offer just because you were young? Are there things you have wanted to participate in or do but felt you might be to young to do it? If you are young and reading these words, it is my prayer that you would find courage in these verses Paul writes to Timothy. If you are a parent or a grandparent reading this, I urge you

to share these words with a teenager in your life. I believe that if we pray for our children, if we require them to be examples, if we hold them to a higher standard and give them good boundaries they will rise to the occasion. They will be examples to their friends and you may find that they even have a thing or two to teach you! By way of example, I would like to share with you my limited experience with middle school students. This year we made a slight change to our confirmation program. For those who don’t know what confirmation is, it is a time in the church where students learn about the Lutheran faith and the Bible. At the end of two years, they agree to be responsible for their faith. This summer, I was looking at 1 Timothy 4:12, which is our theme verse for youth at Grace Lutheran and I felt God call me to challenge the confirmation students. They are now required to be in church 3 Sundays a month and to take notes on the service. They are required to read in front of the congregation, light candles and help usher. They are asked to memorize and do homework and take tests. In this day and age of church “entertainment,” I think there was a sense of reticence from some of the parents. Even I was nervous, worried that the confirmation ministry would fall apart, that kids would rebel, complain, and drop out. But God is good and faithful! The confirmation students have risen to the occasion. They remind their parents that they need to be in church. They are more involved in services and ask to participate. They have signed up to come to our annual Stewardship dinner and are growing closer to each other and to God each week. We are having a blast! I have watched them become 1 Timothy 4:12 students and be examples to their friends.

Often as adults, it can feel scary to give children large amounts of responsibility. We want to protect and shelter them, we don’t want them to feel bored or waste their time, but we cannot expect them to become functioning, well adjusted adults if we do not expect them to be examples now. 1 Timothy 4:12 is written to a young man, Timothy, who is out in the mission field spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ to all that he meets. They are words of encouragement both to Timothy and to you. What do you think could happen for the kingdom of Jesus if we didn’t let age get in the way? Expect children to be examples and God promises that they can, and will, rise to occasion as long as they are held, In His Grip, Pastor Karen Seifert If you would like to know more about the various ministries at Grace Lutheran, or learn to be an example to believers give us a call at 7695685 or check out our website at gracelutherankelowna.com. We worship together at 10:30 on Sunday mornings. Our senior high youth group gets together on Monday nights, 7-9. Confirmation meets Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30 and our elementary age Kid’s Club meets Wednesdays, 6:15-7:30. Come on out and be an example to those around you. God is calling! Answer the call! GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH

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been given. He noted the decision to re-offer the building tender a second time during better market conditions was the right choice. “In retrospect, it was one of the best decisions we ever made.” West Kelowna Mayor Doug Findlater noted the RCMP building was the district’s first major project. He said the decision was made to hold off on the building tender for six to eight months. “It saved us a million bucks on the construction of this building.” Findlater said the building has been nominated for an award in the commercial category with the Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board. The LEED-certified facility contains meeting space that can be used for public hearings and other events. The new building houses general duty officers, traffic constables, a license plate recognition unit, a dog handler and three First Nations policing members. The facility will also be home to community policing volunteers and administrative staff. msimmons@kelownacapnews.com

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Hawkins service set for Kelowna A Kelowna memorial service is planned for Oct. 27, 2 p.m., for the late Sindi Hawkins. A funeral service was held recently in Calgary for Hawkins, but the former Kelowna-Mission MLA wished to have a service that her many friends and colleagues in the Southern Interior could attend. The memorial event will take place at the Kelowna Community Theatre. Donations in Hawkins’ name can be made to the Sindi Hawkins & Friends Educational Endowment Fund through the B.C. Cancer Foundation, Southern Interior. Call 250-712-3921 or see www.bccancerfoundation.com.

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Grape growers were braced for a killing frost this weekend, but in the past few weeks they reported sugars in late-ripening berries had improved with the recent warmer, sunnier days. Earlier this fall, there were concerns that grapes wouldn’t ripen before a killing frost stopped the process of maturing due to cool weather in the last half of August and in September. Meteorologist Doug Lundquist from the Environment Canada weather office in Kelowna said early Sunday temperatures could go as low as -4 C. But at that point, he said, cloud is expected to move in, so it won’t stay that low for long. The cold weather will not be part of an Arctic front, he said, so there is just a risk of temperatures dipping to -2 C or -3 C for a few hours overnight Friday and Saturday. The cold snap is not ex-

pected to be a deep or long freeze. On the benches around the valley, where sloping land allows for better air drainage, temperatures may not even go that low, he added. “This is not a strong inversion like last year at Thanksgiving,” said Lundquist, adding that will allow temperatures to recover during the day. Next week, temperatures are expected to warm up and the longterm forecast is for warmer-than-normal temperatures. With the influence of a La Nina along the Pacific coast, December is fore-

cast to begin a colder than normal winter, which is likely to last until next April. Kelowna grape grower Shirley Schiller said her harvest is nearly done. While the sugars in the fruit are not quite as high as usual, they are better than they appeared a few weeks ago. In her 12 years of growing grapes here, she said this has been a most unusual year weatherwise. Winemaker Howard Soon of Sandhill, Peller Estates and Calona Vineyards, said the wineries were half-way through their harvests Fri-

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Crown-owned waterfront lots on domestic water reservoirs in the Okanagan are no longer up for sale. The controversial decision nearly a decade ago to put the public land up for sale has now been reversed, confirmed Kevin Dickenson, regional executive director for the southern interior. “We’re closing the project. It’s not just on hold,” he said. While formal letters have not yet been sent out to stakeholders, Pat Bell, the minister responsible for the Integrated Land Management Bureau, told District of Lake Country at the recent Union of B.C. Municipalities convention that he’d decided not to go ahead with the sales. The decision is not a popular one with local cottage owners. Lloyd Manchester, president of the Okanagan Cottage Owners’ Association, said they are disappointed, but “there’s not much we can do about it.” “We will continue to fight the Okanagan Basin Water Board in wanting our leases terminated,” he added. The OBWB has been lobbying the province for six years, urging that the lots not be sold to lessees. The board said it would limit options for expansion of the reservoirs if they had to buy out property owners and that more development on the small, upland lakes could result in increased risks to water quality. Order a reprint of a Capital News photo at our website: kelownacapnews.com

For the past couple of years there’s been a moratorium on sale of the lots by the province. OBWB water stewardship director Nelson Jatel said they’re pleased with the decision. “We’ve been working on this for six years. Board policy is that we don’t want to have permanent building around (drinking water) reservoirs,” he said.

However, Manchester said the cottage owners feel there are alternative solutions to the valley’s water issues other than raising dams on reservoir lakes. Most water purveyors would prefer mid-elevation storage to raising dams on high-elevation reservoirs, he added. Lake Country Mayor James Baker said they’re ecstatic the government

is no longer considering sales of the reservoir lots. He said it’s a shame that former Kelowna Coun. Brian Given is no longer around to see his fight to keep the lots from being sold resolved as he would have wished. Given died last year. He said they realize there will never be closed watersheds in the Okanagan as there are in the Lower Mainland, but it’s im-

portant to ensure that the environment around reservoirs is not degraded. There are 55 cabins and three commercial properties on Lake Country’s upland reservoirs and he said he feels those lessees should not be paying taxes based on assessment rates for freehold land,

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THE TINY DRUMNADROCHIT is a picturesque village along the shores of Loch Ness.

Even if Nessie is shy, the Scottish Highlands remain beautiful Ellen Creager CONTRIBUTOR

Drumnadrochit, Scotland—If you believe, you will see. Singlehandedly—or should we say, singlefinnedly—Nessie, the Loch Ness Monster, has kept a brisk tourist business going in the Scottish Highlands for 80 years. Giant tour buses trundle down the narrow roads. Passengers crane their necks to get a glimpse of—what? A hump, a head, a funny looking wave—anything to tell the folks back home. Does everyone see the Loch Ness Monster? “Everyone this high does,� said a shopkeeper at the Clansman Hotel, grinning and raising her hand as high as her waist. “If you ask, they all say they saw Nessie. Everyone else is here just for the fun.�

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NEWS ▼ KELOWNA BAND

Day Late strikes a chord of help for cancer foundation H

eroes come in all shapes and size, and often from the most unsuspected sources. When it comes to quiet, humble, unassuming, fundraising heroes there is nothing small change about the local bluegrass band A Day Late and A Dollar Short. Led by band leader Bob Bissillion, the Kelowna-based band has a heart for helping others and for the past few years the B.C. Cancer Foundation has been the benefit of this band’s willingness to help. To date, Bob and the boys have raised more than $52,000 for community charities, and next weekend they will be kicking out the jams in an effort to raise some more. On Sunday, Oct. 24, Day Late will host a cancer fundraising concert at the Creekside Theatre in Lake Country starting at 2 p.m. Tickets are available from the Creekside Theatre or by phoning 250766-9309. It seems only appropriate Day Late and Dollar Short should hold such an important event at the popular theater in Winfield as the Creekside was their original jumping off point. The six-member group debuted at Creekside Theatre back in 2004 to a standing-room-only audience, many of whom had little knowledge of bluegrass music. Day Late is a truly traditional bluegrass group with amazing harmonies and magical musical skills. The group features superb guitar work, a haunting dobro, dynamite fiddle and banjo, and also some steadfast upright bass. There song playing and selection creates music that indeed transcends the ages. And they are a total pleasure to work with both on and off stage. Sunday’s concert will act as the award-winning band’s seventh anniversary together with a portion of the ticket sales going

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sales to support cancer care right here in the Interior,” said Bissillion. Cynthia Waldek-Peters, director of the B.C. Cancer Foundation for the Southern Interior, says, “Personal legacies and direct gifts from people such as Day Late who have an emotional stake in cancer, play an important role in funding cancer research, and also honour the life of a loved one by creating something to help others.” Day Late’s ‘paying it forward’ philosophy has also benefited local Rotary Clubs, The Bridge Youth and Family Services, arts and education facilities and, most recently, the new day care centre, scheduled to open at Trinity Baptist Church in fall 2011, which received a gift of $14,000. Kelowna has an outstanding number of caring people and groups in its midst, but none have a bigger heart or greater desire to make a difference than Bob and the boys. Way to go Day Late

and Dollar Short. Our community is much richer because of you. For further info on the band go to www.daylatedollarshort.com ••• Day Late will also be supporting another worthwhile cause on Nov. 20 when they take part in the sixth annual Night of the Arts concert at Kelowna Community Theatre. The concert and silent auction is a fundraiser for the Bridge Youth and Family Services. Aside from Day Late and Dollar Short other musicians taking part will include Robert Fine and his 15-piece orchestra, Canadian folk and gospel star Corey Doak, Gary Smyth, Cowboy Bob, the awesome Deb Stone Band, Color &Tone, and the spellbinding Balmoral Orchestra (featuring members of Ten2Nine). The evening will carry an additional Christmas spirit this year doubling as a kick off for a locally created Christmas CD release, aptly titled An Oka-

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While other businesses may been downsizing, one of the Okanagan Valley’s most beleaguered entities is finding space for growth. This week Gorman Brothers Mill went to the District of West Kelowna to get permission to clear land that would allow them to expand their operation.

“Right now we are just asking for permission to blast out some rock at the far south end of Gorman’s by the Coquihalla Connector,” said Cam Cook, the company’s sales and marketing manager. Explaining that there’s no infrastructure expansion in the company’s immediate future, Cook said Gorman’s future looks bright and they want to be ready to jump into action when the time is right, and

that’s where the application to the district comes in. “If things pick up we may want to put new equipment in, so we want to prep the land for growth,” he said. “It means we’re here to stay. It takes more than a recession to take us off the playing field—the fire came close, and the recession came close, but we’re still here.” Despite less than ideal

conditions, Gorman’s found success through catering to a niche market. Producing boards, flooring, panelling, soffits, and furniture grade boards sets them apart from their contemporaries that produce lumber for house construction. “Eighty per cent of our (boards) are for furniture making,” he said, noting the high end drying equipment is what sets their product apart,” Cook said.

“We had about four or five countries we were selling to, now we are up to 18 to 19. “The recession has helped us become more global.” With competitors across Europe flagging due to economic conditions, mills like Gorman’s have been able to expand their operations, although Cook explained profit margins are still quite slim for the time being.

EXPOSED! “Regular Joe” Plumber & Wife Speak Out and Reveal the Raw Truth About That Canadian “Multi-Millionaire,” Darren Weeks, and his How to Get Rich in Canada Seminars.

Brian Lauer a “Regular Joe” This guy, Darren Weeks, promises all sorts of things to us average Canadians about how we can get out of the “Canadian Rat Race” and on to the “Fast Track”. He claims that people can start from scratch and become “Rich” in 5 years or less. He talks about wrestling back control of your ¿nances from the Big Banks and Financial Planners. He says he teaches people how to buy Canadian Real Estate with “No Money Down”, and many other “creative” money making ideas and so on. Every time I used to read one of his ads, I thought, “Who could be dumb enough to fall for this guy’s smoke & mirrors?” Now, I’m going to tell you the raw truth about Darren Weeks and his “How to Get Rich in Canada” stuff. My name is Brian Lauer. I live in Prince George, B.C. with my wife Donna and our 2 kids. I grew up in Saskatchewan, moved to B.C. in the early 70’s. After doing different jobs in the Alberta oil patch, and then in construction, I married Donna in 1991. A few years after getting married I was out of work for a few months and I decided to get into plumbing. It was pretty rough trying to make it on apprentice wages of only $9 bucks an hour back then – especially with a family to support. Once I got my Plumber’s ticket things were OK, but I always thought I could do better in life instead of just grinding it out 9 - 5. I was doing OK with my plumbing work. But at the end of the day I was always trading hours for dollars – and there always seemed to be more expenses than money in the bank. If I ever stopped working, the money stopped coming in. I had a $15,000 line of credit that I honestly thought I’d never pay off. Then in 2001 I saw an ad for one of these “Free Rich Dad” events. I had read “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” and I thought what the heck, maybe I should be a little more open minded – what can I lose at a ‘free’ seminar anyway? But in the back of my mind I was sure that they were going to try to get me all jazzed up and excited, and then try to sell me some $5,000.00 real estate course. I had told myself that I would only stay at the event until the “pitch” started, then I’d go home. What Donna and I discovered at Darren’s “How to Get Rich in Canada” seminar really shocked us. First of all, I was waiting the whole time for the “other shoe to fall” and wondering when I was going to get “pitched” the expensive Real Estate course. It never happened. The most expensive thing I could buy there was a book – and they weren’t hardly mentioned. What was mentioned

were rock solid ideas, tips and strategies that Darren himself has put to use in his own life to create millions of dollars in income and equity in his businesses, investments and Real Estate. The man doesn’t like the Big Banks or Financial Planning companies very much, and he showed us why not. He opened our eyes to a whole different way of thinking about money and wealth – and most importantly, he inspired us to take action and go for it! Within a week of attending that event we decided to make Real Estate investing our vehicle to wealth (but Real Estate is not the only subject covered at Darren’s events – he also goes in depth about Business and Investing). Over the next couple of months we got cracking and started buying our ¿rst investment properties. Now, just a few short years later, we have over 29 ‘doors’ (rental units) in B.C. and Alberta and we are looking for another apartment building to buy with our investors. The positive cashÀow from our properties is more than enough to replace my plumber’s wages. Now I work at plumbing because I want to, not because I have to. While others in my ¿eld are worried about the economy and impending work shortages – all I can see is opportunity! And I know that if anything ever happened to me, we would be just ¿ne with our Real Estate. Not only that, but we learned how to buy them right and at the right price, and our Net Worth now of¿cially makes us millionaires twice over! (Which is sweet revenge for all the snickers we got from friends and family when we ¿rst told them what we were up to). Now you might be asking yourself how such a thing could happen to a blue-collar guy like me. The answer is simple. It’s all about learning how real proven and effective wealth creation systems work. I’m not talking about the “late nite t.v.” crap that comes in from South of the border either. I’m talking about proven methods and strategies that work right here in Canada – our home and native land. In spite of everything you’ve heard about investing in Real Estate being ‘risky’ – or the failure rate of starting your own business – or how crappy investing can be (and it can be – if you do it the way the ‘establishment’ tells you to) you too can learn how to get rich sooner rather that later. So here is the raw truth about Darren Weeks: Unlike most of those ‘pretend’ experts out there, he actually teaches stuff that works. He not only teaches it – he does it! He walks his talk and has businesses, investments and lots of Real Estate. Just like me, you’ve seen his ads in this paper before. You’ve gotten postcards from him. Or maybe you’ve seen him on TV, or heard his ads on the radio. If you haven’t been to one of his “How to Get Rich in Canada” events yet, I don’t know why. Maybe you think you’re too smart and know it all, or that it is going to be a rip off, like I did. But if you’re so smart, why aren’t you rich and happy? Maybe you are doing well already – but you could do better (many of Darren’s students are ‘retired’ in their 30’s or 40’s). Maybe you just don’t want to be sold something that’ll be a waste of your hard-earned money. About that you can

relax. At this event there’s nothing for sale that’s more expensive than a book – so leave your cheque book at home! I’ve got over two million reasons why you ought to check out what Darren has to say. What reasons do you have NOT to look at this? There is an event coming to Kelowna on Monday, October 25. This is a FREE event if you pre-register (otherwise it is $39.95 at the door) and registration is super easy. Either go on-line to www.KelownaGetRichNow.ca or call the 24 hr. live operator to register by phone at 1-877-RICH CDN (1-877-742-4236). By the way, I wasn’t paid even a penny or given anything to write this about Darren Weeks. I am a regular Joe just like you. I did this as my way of saying thanks to Darren for everything he’s done for me and my family. And I’m not the only person who feels this way. Darren has spoken to over 100,000 Canadians at his events since he started in 2001. Many, just like me, are now making more money than they ever did before and are reaching their own ¿nancial dreams. My wife Donna just says “Wow” about how much we have accomplished and how much more we are going to do and have. We continue to go to Darren’s events as often as we can, because we always learn something new, and meet great new people. All I can say is, “don’t envy us. Join us” BRIAN LAUER, Prince George, B.C.

Darren Weeks, Donna & Brian Lauer (after his make over!) P.S. Please don’t get my number and call me. The last thing I need is a zillion phone calls asking me about Darren Weeks. I’ve said what I have to say right here. What else could you possibly need to know? Go to his upcoming FREE Event and learn for yourself “How to Get Rich in Canada”. This event is in Kelowna on Monday, October 25 and you can go either at 12 noon or 7 p.m. The event is FREE with pre-registration, so go online to www.KelownaGetRichNow.ca or call 1-877-742-4236 to register with a live operator 24/7. Register now. You owe it to yourself.

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The recovery of a stolen outhouse has expanded into an extensive investigation for Lumby RCMP. The status of three trailers is being reviewed and a man was arrested in relation to a Kelowna robbery after an outhouse stolen in Lumby was found in the 6700 block of Highway 6 in Lavington Thursday. “The case of the outhouse mushroomed,” said Cpl. Henry Proce. As police arrived on scene to check out the outhouse at about 4 p.m., a man was located in a pickup truck. He attempted to flee. “We chased him and he was arrested,” said Proce. It was determined that the pickup truck was stolen from Richmond in February, and the suspect was the focus of an arrest warrant for a Nov. 5, 2009 robbery in Kelowna. The suspect had permission from the Lavington property owner to be living on the farm, but it’s believed the 35-foot-long holiday trailer he was residing in may be stolen. A 25-foot-long storage trailer and a flat-deck trailer were also on the site. “The investigation continues to determine where they came from,” said Proce. A stolen license plate was also located by police. A 53-year-old man, believed to be possibly from Vancouver, was taken into custody and was expected to appear in Vernon court Friday regarding the Kelowna warrant and possession of the stolen pickup truck. The log outhouse—valued at $1,900—was stolen from Rouck Brothers Sawmill on Highway 6 on about Sept. 26. “Thanks to the media publicity, a tip came in from a fellow who spotted it,” said Proce.

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NEWS ▼ JOHN ROBBINS

Robbins brings his healthy message to Kelowna John Robbins, an author, humanitarian and award winning social activist, is making an appearance in Kelowna. Robbins will speak at the Kelowna Community Theatre on Oct. 21, an Okanagan Health Forum special event. His topic will be the art of creating a healthy, compassionate and sustainable world. The only son of the founder of the Baskin-Robbins ice cream empire, Robbins was groomed from an early age to follow in his father’s footsteps. But he ended up choosing a different path. Robbins has spoken at many high level conferences over the years, as well as at the United Nations, and his writings have ap-

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school district and the B.C. Ministry of Education, that plan is updated with funding support from the 2010 Legacies Now program. This year, a new campaign called Literacy Builds Communities has been launched to get the word out about literacy programs. “Increasing literacy skills results in community members who are healthier, more employable and more involved in their commun-

ities,” said Michele Hucul, literacy outreach coordinator. “Plus, the chance for organizations like the school district and community to work together is unique. We are building stronger, more resilient communities by investing in literacy.” To learn more about the community literacy initiative, check out the website www.LiteracyBuildsCommunities.ca.

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Urgent research is needed to develop the next big breakthrough in fibre-optic bandwidth by making changes in the fibres themselves, says a report in Science. (BBC.co.uk)

Two German radar satellites are now orbiting within 350 m of each other as they prepare to make the most detailed ever 3D map of the Earth’s entire surface. (BBC.co.uk)

A new species of pure white snailfish has been discovered in the world’s deepest trench, the Peru-Chile in the Pacific Ocean, at 7,000 m below sea level. (BBC.co.uk)

Gardeners are being encouraged to grow striped flowers to encourage bumblebee populations, after research suggested the insects are most attracted to them. (BBC.co.uk)

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Churches duck out of paying taxes yet again To the editor: The annual list of Permissive Tax Exemptions was published in the Capital News on Friday, Oct. 8, (Public Notice, page A27) and the chances are that most readers didn’t give it more than a passing glance. Yet a little checking would have revealed that our local churches are again being gifted with a very substantial remission of taxes, roughly $1.3 million for the coming year. Thus, the rest of us must make up this amount with our own taxes. This will not come as a surprise to anyone who has been paying attention as this has been going on for centuries. As Ron Hubbard, the founder of Scientology, said, “If you really want to make a lot of money, start your own religion.” Can there be any plausible reason why these organizations (businesses) should be so lavishly subsidized by the general population when legitimate non-profits, such as the food bank, have their funding slashed? An article that appeared earlier this

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he Conservatives appear ready to borrow a page out of the Jean Chretien-Paul Martin Liberal era in Ottawa in order to erase the current budget deficit by 2016. Finance Minister Jim Flaherty said this week that his government will be reviewing the federal provincial transfer payments for such areas as health care and education as part of that budget strategy. If that rings familiar, it should because then finance minister Paul Martin did the same thing in the ‘90s to balance the fiscal mess the Liberals inherited from the Progressive Conservative government era. It was termed downloading, a strategy that became a familiar refrain over

the course of the 1990s. If Flaherty’s trial balloon rhetoric is to be taken at face value, the issues we face now with education and health care funding may be Barry in for some still darker Gerding days ahead. The Conservatives appear to be positioning this as an election issue, like they do with most policy decisions, to try and pin the Liberals as free spenders. Back in the day, that strategy worked for the Chretien-led Liberals, and made Martin the star of the prime minister’s cabinet, which helped pave the path for a political showdown between the two for leadership control of the party, something the federal Liberals Party has yet to fully recover from. Meanwhile, the provinces were left

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holding the bag for making up the difference in spending. *** The NHL season is underway and many hockey poolies are already second-guessing themselves. (Did anyone think to take a late pic flyer on Marty Reasoner of the Florida Panthers?) But for what it’s worth so far, my assessment of the Vancouver Canucks out of the gate is they have a scoring shortfall, so don’t get too carried away with all the Stanley Cup banter. The Canucks are clearly not overly superior to many other teams in the league, something all the pre-season hype tried to lead us to believe. They are solid defensively but lack goal scoring punch beyond the Sedins. And the prospects the team was looking for to inject some offense into the bottom three lines this year has failed to materialize—so far.

That’s because most of those prospects, players like Jordan Schroeder, Jeff Tambellini, Cody Hodgson, Sergei Shirokov and Victor Oreskovich, are all playing on the farm team in Manitoba or sitting in the press box. For various reasons, none of them were able to make an impression at training camp to crack the Canucks starting lineup. I think that how the team progresses as the year unfolds will depend on how well some of those prospects ramp up their games in the minors and deliver when called up for a stint with the big club over the course of the regular season. Still, it’s early yet so don’t jump off the Canucks bandwagon yet. Just be thankful you don’t live in Calgary, where the only thing worse than the weather is their hockey team. Barry Gerding is managing editor of the Capital News.

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LETTERS ▼ FIRST NATIONS

Ontarians learn from Okanagan experience To the editor: While staying in Kelowna this summer, I had the opportunity to visit the Nk’Imp Desert Cultural Center in Osoyoos twice. I also visited it last year. I was so impressed while talking to Chief Clarence Louis’ aides in

the gift shop and cinema. Upon returning to our home base in Northwestern Ontario, near Thunder Bay, I met people from the First Nations—Heron Bay, Pays Platt, etc. I cannot count the times when I talked to them about Osoyoos and Westbank.

I told them “your people in British Columbia will inspire you. Take courses to learn how to develop your economy.” So, I was thrilled when I saw an article from The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal about Chief Louis lecturing at the university

Canada should reject refugees To the editor: I’m writing in response to an Aug. 25 letter to the editor, Refugees Contribute Much to Adopted Canada, where a man by the name of Wayne Harris buys into a sob story from some boat people—folks who he thought were nice, and therefore he feels Canada should let almost anybody and everybody who wants to immigrate here, in the country, even if they come here illegally. I’m usually skeptical rof anyone claiming to be a refugee. More often than not, people claiming to be refugees are here for economic reasons. We could all agree that these would rbe immigrants and refugees are better off in Canada than in their original country. My question is: Why is that our problem? Why do we, as Can-

adians, owe these people so much? Canada in particular has never done anything to harm Sir Lanka or Tamils. Wayne Harris said that he “loves everyone who wants to come to Canada.” What he doesn’t understand is that many of these Third World immigrants choose to come to Canada because they see us as weak. The sad truth is that these immigrants are correct. Canada’s immigration and refugee laws are weak. And naïve Canadians who welcome mass immigrations are also weak. The fact is, Canadians, as well as Americans, Australians, and specifically Europeans, do not owe people from places like Sir Lanka, Thailand, the Philippines, Somalia,

Sudan, Haiti, Honduras or Mexico some right to migrate permanently to our respective nations. I always wonder how people like Wayne Harris believe that we somehow owe Third World people a right to migrate to western nations like Canada. I have no idea who Wayne Harris is. If this man, let say is the son of immigrants, I could at least understand where he is coming from, even though I strongly disagree. However, if Wayne Harris is just your average white Canadian, then I find his position to be mind boggling.. As for the illegal Tamils who arrived here recently, I say send them back. Jack David, West Kelowna

in Thunder Bay. Please let the people in Kelowna know that even though Ontario is 3,000 km away, we are connected to your growth in British Columbia, and want our Ontario First Nations people to grow economically as well as those on the

West Coast. I commend Chief Louis in taking the initiative in travelling throughout Canada, and inspiring his people to step forward. Charlotte Kneipp, Terrace Bay, Ontario

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Tack doubledigit tax on cooking turkey To the editor: Here is another example of how Campbell and Hansen lie to the public. We very recently purchased a new stove because our older one was having a problem. The cost of the new unit was a good price including an extended warranty for five years. After they added the HST, it became $234.22 more expensive. No one can tell me that stove is now cheaper, or that it helps business.

Remember that Hydro charges HST on their bill so that now everything cooked on our new stove is taxed double, if one wishes to be correct. So, your turkey for Thanksgiving and also for Christmas will now cost more and will actually be double taxed, that is if your loving wife decides to cook it or serve it raw. This is part of living in B.C. and is worth it if your turkeys were born in the USA. Ron Barnard, West Kelowna

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Buy puppies only from registered breeders consumers who are smitten by all those cute puppies in pet store windows, on fancy websites, or in newspaper ads. The definition of a puppy mill is simple: Puppy mills are distinguished by their horrendously inhumane conditions and the constant breeding of dogs solely for profit. Canada’s cruelty to animals act has remained largely unchanged since its inception in 1892.

Backyard breeders are huge contributors to the pet overpopulation, often to make some easy money. Puppy mill conditions also exist in small volume or single breed establishments. At a very young age, a puppy mill puppy looks the same as any other; yet, serious diseases may develop after the guarantee time limit given by the pet store expires.

Pet stores are not the target of the bylaw. In fact, they can be part of the solution. They can help to stop the unscrupulous and cruel puppy mill industry by refusing to sell puppies. They can provide their stores as a venue for organizations, such as the Okanagan Small Dog Rescue Society or the Okanagan Humane Society, to present homeless and rescued animals,

many from puppy mills, to potential new homes. Thankfully, there are cities, like Richmond that are taking steps in the right direction. New laws, public awareness, and compassion will end the suffering in puppy mills. Please adopt a rescued dog. Linda Danners, Kelowna

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To the editor: In my opinion, it is those who will make ra buck on the backs of the suffering animals in puppy mills who are opposed to the bylaw that bans the sale of puppies in pet stores. Mass dog breeding operations, or puppy mills, have been around for decades and they continue to thrive because they prey on unwitting

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Seculars do good works as well Express yourself Taxation from A20 year showed that a paltry $112,000 was distributed to various non-profits, cutting the food bank’s Kids Snack Pack program by more than half, to the consternation of at least one councillor, (Graeme James). That amount was less than some of Kelowna’s largest churches received this year by way of

remission. Do the councillors really think it is justifiable to enrich the coffers of the largely self-serving religious groups while short changing children? If so, shame on them. It is long past time that churches bear their share of the tax burden and not whine with the old canard that they need exemption because they are doing such wonderful work

for humanity. Let them do their good works, but they should not expect those who have other beliefs or who prefer to donate to secular causes, to unquestioningly support them financially. Have they forgotten that they are supposed to ‘render unto Caesar?’ It’s time to pay up! Guy King, Kelowna

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tal emergency room is not going to decrease when treating elderly seniors.

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PUBLIC NOTICE APPLICATION FOR A WINERY SPECIAL EVENT AREA ENDORSEMENT The Regional District of Central Okanagan Board will consider the following application at their regular Board meeting scheduled for 7:00 p.m., Monday, October 25, 2010, in the Woodhaven Board Room, Regional District office, 1450 KLO Road, Kelowna, BC. FILE NO: LL-10-02 LOCATION: 4918 Anderson Road LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot A, District Lot 1 & 45, ODYD, Plan 26982 OWNER: Richard & Jitske Kamphuys APPLICANT: Ancient Hill Vineyards Ltd. ZONING: A1 Agricultural PURPOSE: To request the Regional Board’s support for a Winery Special Event Area Endorsement to permit events such as wedding receptions, parties, concerts and festivals. If you have any questions, comments or require additional information, please contact Ron Fralick, Planner I, in the Development Services Department at (250) 469-6227.

PUBLIC HEARING OCTOBER 25, 2010 The Regional District of Central Okanagan Board has scheduled a Public Hearing for 7:00 p.m., Monday, October 25, 2010, at the Regional District of Central Okanagan in the Woodhaven Board Room, 1450 KLO Road, in regard to the following amendments: To amend the text of Joe Rich Rural Land Use Bylaw No. 1195 (RLUB-09-02) as follows: 1. Add a new section to the bylaw regarding a Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emission reduction strategy in accord with legislative requirements of the Province; 2. Add a new section to the bylaw that would allow Board consideration of secondary suites on rural residential lots; 3. Amend the bylaw to restrict development of small RV parks on rural designated properties located within the ALR; and 4. Two housekeeping amendments; (a) Amending SECTION 2 – Regulations: PART 5 – Land Use Designations: Subsection 5.12 – Service Commercial by DELETING (b) Amending SECTION 3 – Development Permits: PART 1 – Development Permits: Subsection 2.2 by DELETING “Rural Tourist Commercial (RTC) (Eight Mile Ranch),”

ing number of seniors requiring emergency response care. Family members of seniors can help by being prepared for a trip to emergency, and especially by accompanying them. It is rare when doctors caring for seniors only have to deal with the emergency medical problem. Most seniors have other chronic conditions that doctors need to take into consideration at the same time.

Families should have a list of those chronic medical conditions and the last date that the senior family member was seen by a doctor or admitted to the hospital, and for what reason. They should have a list of the current medications the seniors are taking and the dosage and frequency. It would be useful to have a list of the past medications taken as well. Doctors need to know if a senior patient has al-

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Advisory Planning Commission The Commission will hold a public meeting on: Tuesday, October 26th, 2010 at 6 pm City Hall, 1435 Water Street Council Chambers The public is invited to express their views to the Commission. 1401 Highland Drive South DP10-0117/DVP10-0118 To vary the required side yard of an existing dwelling from 2.0m required to 1.65m proposed. To vary the required rear yard of a proposed second dwelling from 6.0m required to 4.5m proposed. Applicant: Lynn Welder Consulting Ltd. Owner: Ruth Welder, William & Gertrude Welder The Advisory Planning Commission is a forum for citizen input in the planning process. The Commission is made up of nine citizens who make recommendations to Council on community and neighbourhood plans, rezoning applications and development permits. INFO: 250 469-8626

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1315 Water Street • 11:00am to 3:00pm This ReUse Round-Up is a one day community event where every day items are collected and redistributed to groups and organizations to reuse and repurpose. This is a way for you to reduce your waste and give your unwanted stuff to someone who needs it. (Only requested items will be accepted, thanks!) Your donations will enhance the craft, sport, art and other programs provided by many non profit and charitable organizations in our community.

frightened. He or she may have hearing or visual impairments and dementia, which means that the doctors have to repeat questions or explanations about what they need the seniors to do for them to be able to properly treat them. Communicating can be difficult if a senior doesn’t have someone with them who is knowledgeable about their medical history. All of these things slow down the doctors’ effort to provide treatment. Certain things are more likely to affect elderly seniors when they go to an emergency room, especially if they have dementia or delirium. They may become more confused or anxious which may complicate their emergency medical problems. They may get upset by noises and other patients’ behaviours. They could be less cooperative if blood tests or x-rays are required because they do not understand what needs to be done and why. Seniors are more likely to be diabetic and need to eat but may not be able to do so prior to having the required tests. They will become tired more quickly. Seniors are more likely to be admitted to the hospital from the emergency room and to rehabilitation beds after leaving the hospital before returning home. Seniors with dementia unintentionally add to the overwhelmed medical system when they call an ambulance to take them to emergency and have forgotten that they have already been there hours earlier for the same concern. Some who return from the hospital are used to calling for assistance and then call 911 for assistance. Elderly seniors deserve the best medical treatment possible but this comes at a large cost to the health care system. Families can make a difference in that cost by accompanying the seniors to doctors’ appointments and emergency rooms and being knowledgeable about the seniors’ medical history. Sharen Marteny is a services consultant for seniors in Kelowna. 250-212-1257 www.seniorsconsulting.net

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Buddy needs a very caring home. He was so incredibly thin when he came to the shelter and timid around new people, especially men. He is slowly putting on some weight and will need a very experienced owner and a calm consistent environment. He will need increased stimulation to gradually adapt to situations and learn to be a confident happy dog.

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Zena is a beautiful girl with an excellent temperament and a heart of gold. She is friendly with both dogs and cats and gentle with everyone she meets. Due to a very bad arthritic leg, she is now a “3 legged dog” so her exercise and feeding needs to be monitored (cannot be allowed to become overweight). She is currently in foster care, so please talk to our dog staff to arrange a visit.

We do not have a history for Blue. We have observed that he has a lot of energy, is good with dogs, and has some separation anxiety. Gradual training should alleviate this. He would suit an active family where there is another dog. Blue is house trained and waiting patiently for his “forever home”. Please come and pay him a visit.

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Peaches is a handsome guy, who can be affectionate and friendly, but loves and appreciates his privacy and a quiet spot to call his own. We recommend an ADULT ONLY home. He is completely house trained and well mannered. Please come and introduce yourself to him.

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Abigail was brought to us because she would prefer to live in an ADULT ONLY HOME. She is a fearful girl who becomes anxious when left alone. She will need lots of positive reinforcement and her new owner must be experienced, confident, active and have lots of time to spend with her. If you have the perfect home for Abby please come and spend some time with her.

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Harriet came in with a friend, so we know that she gets along with other dogs. She is friendly and playful and needs a very caring home. Her coat requires a lot of grooming so please do some research on the breed before coming to pay her a visit.

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Bailey is a sweet old dog looking for his “retirement home”. He is excitable, needs positive reinforcement and exercise so he doesn’t become bored, frustrated and destructive. He is OK with cats and dogs. If you feel confident that you can offer Bailey a good, safe & loving home, then come and spend some time with him.

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Chiefs work on early season kinks Warren Henderson STAFF REPORTER

The Chiefs’ management team knew moving a junior B hockey franchise from Chase to Kelowna wouldn’t be a seamless transition. Still, head coach Ken Andrusiak had hoped for a somewhat better start to the 2010-11 Kootenay International Junior Hockey League season. Andrusiak, assistant coach Grant Sheridan and manager Fred Pittendreigh believe they have an abundance of skill and talent at their disposal. That’s why a 7-7-0 record six weeks into the season falls a bit short of expectations. On the bright side, with 36 regular season games still to come, the Chiefs have plenty of time to make adjustments. “You build a team with talent in mind, but then you’ve got to make that talent work together,” said Andrusiak. “That’s where we’re at right now. It’s not like we can’t play, but we’re not really co-

hesive at the moment. “But that’s the way it goes, we’ll fix it…we still have lots of time.” While the on-ice product is a work in progress, Andrusiak said he and his partners have been generally pleased with the relocation of the team to Kelowna. The Chiefs are enjoying their new home, Rutland Arena, which underwent considerable renovations to the floor, boards and dressing rooms over the summer. The team typically draws fans in the mid-200 range for home games, with the hope of seeing that average rise to around 300 as the Chiefs further establish their presence in Kelowna. And while crowds have been relatively modest, Andrusiak said the community of Rutland has been firmly behind the Chiefs from day 1. “I really appreciate that part of it because Rutland’s been great for the team and very supportive, and you know everywhere you go in Rutland

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KELOWNA CHIEFS’ defenceman Brett Laird checks Sicamous forward Tyler Hall while goaltender Jordan Bytelaar clears the puck in KIJHL action Tuesday at Rutland Arena. people are talking about the team,” he said. “We’re called the Kelowna Chiefs, but the reality of it, this is where we’re at. It’s been good.” With 15 players from the Central Okanagan on the roster, the Chiefs feature an unmistakable local flavour. For captain Dane Rupert, the chance to play junior hockey in his hometown with some familiar faces was too enticing an opportunity to pass up.

“When I heard that Chase was moving to Kelowna, I obviously wanted to come and play here,” said Rupert, 19, who played junior B in Nelson the previous three seasons. “I had played for Ken (Andrusiak) before, so it was a great opportunity to get a trade here, and to play in front of the hometown fans again. “The record isn’t maybe what we’d like it to be so far,” added Rupert, “but we’ll get it turned

around. I know the Kelowna guys all appreciate getting to play here.” For Andrusiak and Sheridan—former coaching partners with the Okanagan major midget Rockets—bringing the Chiefs to Kelowna was a chance for the two to work together behind the bench again. The addition of ownership and management responsibilities on top of coaching has been an eyeopener for the head coach.

“This is small potatoes compared to the WHL, but you really get an appreciation of what managers like (Kelowna Rockets president) Bruce Hamilton have to deal with,” said Andrusiak. “This is a whole new thing for us and a lot of things have to happen. “It’s basically a new team, with a new fanbase, new corporate partners and new coaches, so it all takes time to come together.

“It’s been a challenge, but it wasn’t unexpected. “If we’re unhappy about something,” he added, “it’s the growing pains of trying to build a team on the ice. We’ll get there.” The Chiefs are in the midst of a week-long break before returning to action Wednesday night in Penticton against the Lakers. Kelowna will then host Penticton on Friday, Oct. 22. whenderson@kelownacapnews.com

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Kelowna Falcons search for head coach The Kelowna Falcons are in the market for a new head coach. The West Coast League club announced this week that Kevin Frady will not return to Kelowna for a fourth season in 2011. Frady, a product of Edmonds, Wash., led the Falcons to three consecutive appearances in the WCL’s East Division final, but failed to win a playoff game. Kelowna was 67-70 under Frady and 0-6 in the post season. Prior to the beginning of the 2010 summer Frady informed the Falcons that he was leaving

his volunteer coaching position at the University of Kansas and was going to make some life changing decisions this fall— to continue coaching, move back into scouting or look for a new profession. Both sides agreed it was best

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for Frady to move on. “He helped build our program into one of the most desired places to play in North America,” said Falcons manager Mark Nonis. “I would like to wish Kevin all the best in his future endeavours.” The Falcons say there has been plenty of interest in the vacancy, and a new head coach should be introduced within the next couple of weeks. “We have had candidates from across North America contact us,” said Nonis. “It’s a very tough position and this (next)

coach has big shoes to fill. We are looking for someone with excellent ties to the baseball community along with someone who will be able to relate to our players. “I think more than ever we are dedicated to taking the next step to bring a championship to our wonderful fans,” Nonis said. Despite not having a head coach, Nonis has been busy building the 2011 team and has more than 20 players on his tentative roster. The Falcons schedule has increased as the club will play 54 games next summer, six more than last year. The season begins in June.

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Local Tarts had their work cut out for them in San Diego Kathy Michaels STAFF REPORTER

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It’s been a couple of years since Kelowna’s Peach Tarts skated out of a foggy 1970s Hollywood dream-sequence into roller derby reality, and in the time that’s passed they’ve picked up the skills needed to let them glide and jab with the big girls. Earlier this month the team packed their skates, and headed south to com-

pete against the San Diego Derby Dolls B team, the Hard Corpses. Coached by Ivana S. Pankin, owner of Sin City Skates and one of the driving forces behind the sport’s resurgence, local Tarts had their work cut out for them. “We ended up crapping the bed in the first half, we were down 21 to 100,” said Ainsley Mosienko, who goes by Robin Banks when on eight wheels. “Then we

came back in the second half and ended up at 100 to 175.” While they weren’t able to take home a win, Mosienko explained it’s a big step in the right direction to have skated so well in the second half—and to have made the trip at all, really. “For me, I’ve played all over the place, but we are the first team in B.C. that has travelled internationally and that’s awesome exposure for us,” she said. “We’re a great group of girls with great personalities, and they treated us like royalty.” The personality aspect of roller derby is what defines the sport, which until recent years really hadn’t

been looked at as a sport at all. Somewhere between professional wrestling and speed skating, it offered a strange mix of theatre and physical activity, cloaked as a competition. But those days are done. “It’s an all around a good thing for women of all ages. It gives them the chance to get into a team and into a sisterhood where they learn some skills,” said Mosienko. “And, for the most part, the cool thing about derby is that you don’t have to be a super Olympic athlete. It helps if you are, but derby really is for all shapes sizes.” The competition portion of the year is behind

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them—although they’re preparing for another exhibition a game in Arizona and maybe a few more throughout Western Canada—so the Peach Tarts will retire to a local warehouse to hone their skills. But when winter’s passed, the number of local competitors will have multiplied. “Our league is splitting into a few teams,” she said, noting there would be a new slate of dress codes to adhere to. “It’s definitely going to change; it will be more animated. The games we put together at Prospera did so well because we had such big personalities, and there will be more next year.”

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Okanagan sailors heading to Mediterranean On Nov. 11, six of the Okanagan’s best youth sailors will be leaving for a small Island off the south of France to begin a 10-day pre-Olympic training camp. The athletes from the Central Okanagan Sailing Association’s race team will learn from some of the world’s best sailors and coaches as they along with Okanagan regional sailing coach Devin Rubadeau, spend long days sailing in the big winds of the Mediterranean. Located near Toulon, France, the COSA race team will stay and sail off the small island of Les Embiez where they and other top sailors will train daily. In our second of three installments, the Capital News today profiles two of the COSA sailors as they get ready for their trip to Europe.

ELIZABETH HARDY

Age: 14 School and Grade: KLO, Grade 9 Sailing experience: nine years, seven with COSA Race Team,. Sailing Accomplishments: 18th at 2010 Western Canadian Sailing Championships, fifth at 2010 COSA B.C. Circuit Event, 13th at 2009 Youth Nationals, first in class and first overall at 2009 Osoyoos Championships. Other recognitions: Chief scout award— Scouts Canada; Lady Baden Powel award— Girl Guides of Canada; Canada Chord—Girl Guides of Canada; Service award—KLO middle school; 2010 BC Summer Games sixth place in field hockey. Other sports: Field Hockey (school and regional), snowboarding. Hobbies: Singing (“I love to sing whenever possible, in my sail boat, in our choir and around

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with the COSA team in November to train off Les Embiex in the Mediterranean. the house”) art, photography, baking. Volunteer work: I volunteer at COSA throughout the summer as well as other places during the year. Doing food drives for the food bank, road clean up and volunteering with younger kids through girl guides and scouts. Other interests: “I love to bake, one of my favourite things is to decorate cakes for my friends birthdays! Also, I love all kind of music, especially music from musicals.” Sailing goals: “I want to continue sailing for as long as humanly possible. I’d like to become a coach and become a more confident sailor.” To stay involved with COSA and to encourage the sport to the younger generations. Life goals: “I’d like to be able to go to University on Victoria to get a teaching degree and be able to teach elementary students. Also I’d love to be able to travel and learn about different cultures around the world.” Regional coach, Devin Rubadeau: “I’ve been coaching Elizabeth for over half her life. What can you say about someone that is like a little sis-

ter to you? She’s a dynamo on and off the water, and certain to become a great sailing coach.

THOMAS HARDY

Age: 16 School and Grade: KSS, Grade 11 Sailing experience: nine years, seven with COSA Race Team. Recent sailing accomplishments: third at 2010 B.C. Sailing Championships, second at 2010 SOSA Championships, second at 2010 Osoyoos Championships, and second at 2010 KYC Dinghy Championships. Other recognitions: KLO Citizenship award in 2009; Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Bronze 2009 and Silver level 2010; Chief Scout Award 2008; drama award 2007, COSA Crash and Burn Award 2009. Other sports: Rugby— played on the Okanagan U14 team for B.C. Summer Games, placed fifth; city All-stars 2010, 2009, KSS Valley Champions, 2009, third place 2010, city champions 2009 and 2010. Hobbies: Camping, kayaking and canoeing. Just led a trip around Var-

gus Island off Tofino for a week of kayaking. Camp at least once a month in tents. Volunteer work: Parttime activity leader for Scouts Canada, Volunteer instructor for COSA. Other interests: Enjoy Canadian history and often read books on the subject. Sailing goals: “My goals this year are to place in the top 10 in the B.C. Youth circuit. I am continuing to work on my strategies in up-wind sailing and heavier winds. I plan to sail and race for many more years, trying to improve my standings on the youth circuit and beyond.” Life goals: “Currently thinking about taking a degree in agricultural as I am interested in the economics of orcharding. I currently help out in my grandfather’s apple and pear orchard.” Regional coach, Devin Rubadeau: “Thomas is having a stellar year, which is evident in all of the hardware he’s brought home in the last six months. I expect that Thomas will continue to impress as his focus improves.”

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Matt McCormack top BMXer Chalk up another Canadian title for Kelowna’s McCormack family. Matt McCormack, the older brother of pro rider Connor, locked up the No. 1 national amateur title at the Grand Nationals of BMX last weekend in Chilliwack. It’s been a banner year for the 20-year-old UBCO student who started out the season with his first ever national series win in Kamloops, then added the Canadian Cycle Association’s national championship for his age group in Airdie, Alta. As the captain, Matt also led the Kelowna’s national bike shop BMX OZone team—sponsored by Wildcat Loader Service and Outbound Cycle—to the overall team title. Matt attributes much of his success to his rigorous training with Connor, who is preparing for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. For the first time in 10 years, Connor, 17, was not present at the Grand National race as he was in France competing in the final Olympic qualifier of 2010 of the BMX World

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KELOWNA’S Matt McCormack raced to victory at the Grand Nationals BMX men’s amateur title last weekend in Chilliwack. Cup series. “The only thing that could have made my win better would have been having Connor there with me,” said Matt. “I’m so proud of Matt, he went for it this season and I couldn’t be happier with the results,” said Chris McCormack, OZone manager and father of Matt and Connor.

Another family member who had a solid season was older sister Bree McCormack, 24. She finished first overall in club points at Kelowna BMX, took the provincial title and the national age group title this past weekend in Chilliwack at the Grand Nationals. Connor won the Canadian Cycle Association’s

West Kelowna rider Natalie Schmidt is the Grand National BMX champion in her age group for the second year in a row. Schmidt, 10, riding for Oubound Cycle, Turner VW and Stutters Disaster Kleenup, took top spot at the Canadian championships last weekend in Chilliwack. She is the No. 1 female rider across all age groups in the country. Natalie, who attends Glenrosa Elementary, has been riding since the age of 5 at her home track, Kelowna BMX. She hopes to travel to Tulsa, Oklahoma next month to compete at the USA girls BMX national championships.

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place finish. Also representing Kelowna and Team B.C. were Hannah Delcourt, seventh, and Makayla Randall, ninth, both in Novice Women. Kelowna skaters took three out of a possible three medals at the Sask Open event. Cailey England placed first in her short and free programs to win the gold in Group 4 of Pre-Novice women, while Lauren Rutherglen won silver in Group 3. There was also a silver lining for Kelowna’s Rochelle Reeve, who skated to a second place result in Pre-Juvenile Women. This was the first outing at that level for the 9-year old skater. “This was a very valuable experience for our skaters,” said centre director Jason Mongrain. “It was a great opportunity to test some new elements and be exposed to strong skaters outside our province.”

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and repeat all three positions. Repeat this cycle of positions for two to three minutes. Squat jumps: Start with your lower body in a ski position, (the squat position but with the knees only slightly bent). Place arms up overhead with fingers interlocked behind your head and elbows out to the side. Then drop into the squat position with your thigh parallel to the floor and as soon as you get there push upward explosively into a jump. Land softly on your feet in a balanced position and repeat the jump 10 times. Squat jump with body turn: In this exercise start with your knees slightly bent as per the squat position with both feet turned 45 degrees out to one side. You should also keep your chest forward with your arms at your sides like they were holding ski poles. Squat about 30 degrees and jump up into the air. While in the air, turn the orientation of the feet so that they face 45 degrees the other direction prior to landing.

Absorb the landing gently and push back up into the air again turning your feet 45 degrees the other way. Repeat this exercise for 30 to 40 seconds and then rest a minute before going on to the last exercise. Side to side squat jump: In this exercise start in the squat position, arms at your sides and as you jump up direct your jump laterally (side to side) instead of just vertically. When your body lands the one direction absorb the force by letting your knees bend a little and immediately transition into a jump back in the opposite direction. Repeat for 30 to 40 seconds. Do the above exercises three to four times per week, resting about 45 seconds between each exercise. Each week add another complete cycle of the four exercises if able. If you’re up to four cycles of these exercises after four weeks, your legs should be ready for the slopes. Jay Stone BSc(PT), is a partner at Sun City. jstone@suncityphysiotherapy.com

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With sadness in our hearts the family of Allan McLeod announce his passing on October 14, 2010. Allan is survived by his loving wife Pat, his daughter Donna O’Connor, his son Jim (Lesley) McLeod and his three grandsons Russell (Tonya), Rory (Karly), Ryan (April) O’Connor and great grandchildren Keegan, Skyler, Garrett, Bennett and Dane. A service will be held on Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at 1:00 pm at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC. Condolences may be sent to the family by visitingwww.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.

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A rural lifestyle close to the urban amenities Greg Bird, president of Acorn Homes, shares his vision for Blackstone, his firm’s new residential development adjacent to the Black Mountain Golf Course. Shauna Nyrose CONTRIBUTOR

Question: Briefly give us an overview of Blackstone? Bird: Blackstone is located next to the Black Mountain Golf Course and community, and carries the fantastic distinction of being Kelowna’s new home community located closest to Big White. Blackstone offers semi-detached townhomes and single family homes ranging from 1,200 to 1,548 squarefeet. All our homes are semi-custom, mindfully designed with affordability in mind, with pricing ranging from $350,000 to $480,000. Q: Tell us a little about your location and

the key amenities in the area. What makes Black Stone such a great community to live in? Bird: Blackstone, as part of the Black Mountain area, is within close proximity to great schools, parks, award winning golf courses and convenient shopping nearby. Despite being so close to all these urban amenities, the area feels relatively untouched, like taking a step back in time, with its gorgeous pastoral views of the historic Black Mountain and Belgo Flume irrigation channel. Q: What are some of the reasons that people have chosen to live in the Blackstone over other neighbourhoods in Kelowna? Bird: Blackstone pre-

sents our buyers with affordability and proximity without compromising quality. When our clients found out that we were the best price subdivision in the area having easy access to all amenities, they sealed the deal.

Q: What’s different or unique about Blackstone over other new townhome and single family home communities? Why is this important to homebuyers? Bird: Convenience and value. Blackstone is a bare land strata com-

munity that allows you the flexibility of single family home living with the benefits of a strata that takes care of things such as common area maintenance, street clearing and cleaning and general neighbourhood appearance.

This means that residents can be assured that their neighbourhood maintains that clean and pristine appeal that they can be proud of. And of course, the location. For active families and buyers, Blackstone has excellent value, with Big White, golf and some of the best hiking and biking right outside your doorstep. Q: Who are your key buyer groups and why are they choosing to live at Blackstone? Bird: With the style of homes Blackstone provides, we cater to a several different buyer groups. The Trevino plan is very popular with empty nesters or downsizing buyers because of the main level master bedroom , and all the living amenities on one floor. The Rosewood plan on the other hand, is great for move up or first time buyers because of price point style of three bedrooms plus future finished

basement. Q: What options or upgrades do you offer and what has been popular with your buyers? Bird: Because the homes are semi-custom, buyers have a wide range of options and upgrades and the ability to change plans or just build their own design. In the design and selection stages, most clients choose to upgrade their kitchens with personal touches. Upgrading to hard surface flooring is also very popular. This creates the feeling of elegance with affordability. This added flexibility to customize really allows buyers to feel a part of the building process and immediately connect with their new home. Q: How have you noticed the development industry change in the last few years, and how does See Rural B9

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Black Stone address this ‘new reality?’ Bird: People are very concerned about value and they should be. Buyers ask a lot more questions, demanding straight answers. This has actually worked to our advantage as we have always maintained a genuine and authentic approach to our business. Value, quality and service have always been an important part of the building industry, however, peoples’ priorities shift as the market shifts. More emphasis is put on the value component lately. Since we are leading edge developers, we saw the need for quality product at a quality price. We have adopted this approach to our business from day one and are successful because we value our homeowners first. Q: What have been some new innovations and/or trends in multi-family development in the past couple of years? Bird: Semi-detached and bare land strata have become more accepted and valued in the market, since many people move out of large homes and are not ready to accept condo living just yet. I think the biggest change in development is the builders are going back to basics and building what the market wants and needs not what the investor or speculator might latch onto. Enormous homes are not the driving force and smaller homes or townhomes are becoming the choice for new home buyers. Q: Tell us about Acorn Homes. How long have you been in building new home communities and what you have built over the last few years? Bird: Acorn Homes has been doing business in the Valley since 1989 and more recently under new ownership and management since 1999. We really pride ourselves in being employee owned. We have built hundreds homes/multi-family and wonderful communities in the Okanagan. Some of our projects include MorningSide in the Glenrosa area, Sunset Ranch in the Ellison area, Blackstone in the Black Mountain area and West Avenue Lofts in the Pandosy Village area. Q: Has Acorn Homes won any awards? Tell us about them. Why are these awards important? Bird: Although Acorn Homes have won three Tommie Silver Awards over the last six years, we prefer to put our money back into building homes in Kelowna. We receive an award of gratitude every time a home owner tells us they are happy and love their home we built. Awards are for industry appearance, we want our presence and value to be in the eye of the potential buyers and past home owners of Acorn. An award does not make the home sell, quality and builder reputation does. This is why we are still building in today’s market and will keep building in Kelowna for years to come. Q: Why do you choose to build in the Okanagan? Bird: Kelowna is a place that is renowned for its lush landscape and bountiful lakes—people all over the world talk about it. Beautiful summers and awesome winters. Ask anybody if they could work and live in Kelowna. Would they? My answer is yes! And we are lucky enough to being doing something we love in a place we love. The Okanagan is Canada’s Riviera. It’s simply the best place on earth. Q: Where exactly is the community and how can interested buyers view the show homes? Bird: Blackstone is nestled in the shadow of the picturesque Black Mountain. Adjacent to the Black Mountain Golf Course, Blackstone combines just the right amount of peacefulness away from the busy roads with proximity to everything. If you turn on to Black Mountain Drive and take the first right on Begley Road, and then to Shaunna Road, you cant miss our showhome and signs nestled above the rest of the neighbourhood.

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How to downsize from living large to living small Jaclyn Banash CONTRIBUTOR

It’s a constant battle: Small versus big. Less or more? There are arguments to support both sides. Having just downsized to the smallest apartment I have ever lived in, I was intrigued by the idea of small being the new big. The challenge of storage and saving space is usually the No. 1 problem for most small-home dwellers. Organization is key, as is making the space work for your lifestyle. I have been racking my brain for months over how to make my new 656square-foot apartment work best for me. I have found some great new ideas to integrate with some of my old tricks of the trade. Creative use of furniture is essential in small spaces or even in larger spaces that might need to be multifunctional. Take, for instance, a guest bedroom that doubles as an office. Instead of crowding the room on a daily basis with a bed that only gets used a few times a year, why not use a sleeper sofa or a chair and a half with

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A CLOSET was converted into a media and book case with custom shelves. Clear acrylic nesting tables and small, movable storage ottomans are some of the small space solutions used in this room. a twin sleeper sofa? This will free so much space for day-to-day activities in the office. A daybed is another good-looking piece of furniture that multitasks. A daybed is a great way to divide a large space, but in a small space, if positioned against the

wall, it doubles as a sofa with pillows across the back and an extra sleeping spot when the pillows are removed. Lots of furniture pieces are known for their great multipurpose and space-saving qualities. The ever-popular pouf, for example, can double as an ottoman, become

a small table for books, computers and drinks to rest upon or even turn into extra seating. Nesting tables also provide options for tiny spaces because they are small and easily moved. Storage ottomans are an obvious choice for doubling as a bench or coffee table that can house toys, blankets and extra bedding. In dining room/eating areas, a custom-built bench/banquette with storage underneath is a great option for tight spaces. If your budget does not allow for custom, then good-looking storage boxes fit nicely under most pre-made banquettes. If you are not looking for more storage but are just short on space, a breakfast nook can be created with a small table and stools that can tuck underneath when not in use. Simply by pushing a dining table against a wall or window you can save at least three feet. All you have to do is pull the table out for dinner parties. And don’t forget, an old or unattractive table can always be put to use and instantly jazzed up with a custom table skirt in a fabulous fabric. Voila, another spot for hidden

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The trees have begun their annual ritual of showering us with leaves of orange, yellow, crimson and brown. For many, this means hours raking and bagging leaves to be carted off or burned in communities where the practice is still legal. This year, why not turn autumn’s bounty into free beneficial mulch for your yard and garden and Do Your Part to create less waste and air pollution. Leaves are too good to waste. They contain beneficial nutrients, break down into an excellent soil conditioner and improve the natural habitat for beneficial insects and native birds in your yard. But you can’t just let them pile up. You need a mulching mower with a bag attachment to chop the leaves into smaller pieces so they don’t smother the plants or turf in your yard.

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• Upper Mission • Single Family Home • Built in 1999 • 2870 sq. ft. • 4 beds • 3 baths • This beautiful family home is walking distance to the new Chute Lake Elementary School & has a fantastic view of Okanagan lake! This home also features over 40,000 in renos and a Large pool sized yard. MLS®10016566 $599,900. Nyrose & Associates, Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty Kelowna 250-575-1946

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• Upper Mission • Single Family Home • Built in 1997 • 3490 sq. ft. • 5 beds • 4 baths • Gorgeous 2 story heritage style home, in kettle valley. Open floor plan with oak hardwood & detached double garage. Formal Dining room & Living room on the main floor. MLS®10014455 $569,900.

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CERTIFIED Dental Assistant with orthodontic module required for an orthodontic clinic in Vernon. Please fax resumes to 250-542-4652 or email mkersey@junction.net

EXPERIENCED CLASS ONE DRIVER (KELOWNA) FT Class one driver w/minimum 5yrs exp. req’d for local work (approx.150 mile radius), P&D, switches, etc. Please fax resume w/references & abstract to 250-546-0600 quoting (Kelowna job) Only selected applicants will be contacted.

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The best way to get your foot in the door! We are looking for a number of energetic and versatile individuals to provide temporary work coverage for on-call, relief assignments within our various City Departments including the RCMP. These assignments will vary in duration, but will be expected to work full time hours. You are exible enough to handle shift work and a wide range of clerical activities in areas such as secretarial, data entry, accounting and customer service. You oer several of the following: • OďŹƒce/Clerical experience • Entry Level accounting (please provide course transcripts) • Excellent communication skills • Independence with multi tasking skills • Eective customer service skills • Typing proďŹ ciency and computer literacy (MS OďŹƒce preferred) The rate of pay is currently $19.22 per hour (plus 14% in lieu of vacations, beneďŹ ts & statutory holidays). HOW TO APPLY:

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(No telephone calls please) On Wednesday, October 20, 2010 from 12:00pm to 8:00pm Surnames starting with the letter “Aâ€? through “Mâ€?, please come between Noon and 4:00pm, if possible. Surnames starting with letter “Nâ€? through “Zâ€?, please come between 4:00pm and 8:00pm, if possible. Kelowna Main Fire Hall, Meeting Room, 2255 Enterprise Way, Kelowna, BC (please use east side driveway and meeting room entrance door) Important Instructions: Bring an up-to-date resume, along with copies of any relevant certiďŹ cations. Bring a current (2010) copy of your motor vehicle driving record (drivers abstract) issued either by ICBC or the Provincial Motor Vehicle Branch. Allow suďŹƒcient time to meet with a representative from the City of Kelowna. If the resume or motor vehicle driving record (drivers abstract) is missing, your application will not be accepted. IF YOU APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR WEBSITE AND DO NOT ATTEND IN PERSON, YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Applicants not contacted within three weeks of the competition closing date are thanked for their interest. kelowna.ca

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The beneďŹ ts of ProCare training are: • Over 98% employment rate • Proven method of training • Instruction on site by experienced nurses • Small class sizes • Earn $18-$22 an hour after graduation • Convenient locations

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Requirements for the program are: • Grade 11, or have adult student status We require photo ID as proof of age for our adult students. • Medical clearance, TB test, Criminal Record Check

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This full-time, 24 week program consists of two integrated modules: Instructional/Classroom and Clinical. The clinical program is conducted in approved long-term care facilities and hospitals.

Call us for the next available start date

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Home Care Thompson’s Home & Health Care.We will provide personal care assisting with medication, palliative care & full range of health care services. Call Toni (250)-878-5131, 250-766-5130 (Kelowna & surrounding area)

Legal Services #1 IN PARDONS Remove your criminal record. Express Pardons offers the FASTEST pardons, LOWEST prices, and it’s GUARANTEED. BBB Accredited. FREE Consultation Toll-free 1-866-416-6772 www.ExpressPardons.com ICBC, MVA’S, SLIP & FALL or Any Injury? MARCO D. CEDRONE Making The Difference in Personal Injury Claims! 24hr. Call:1-866-913-3110 Cascade Law Corporation IMPAIRED DRIVING DALE A. STREBCHUK Don’t Impair Your Future! 24hrs. Call: 1-866-913-3110 Cascade Law Corporation

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Cleaning Services

Concrete & Placing

Countertops

Drywall

BEST Quality Cleaning Prof, reliable, bonded, ins’d. Comm, Stratta, Restaurant. 250-868-7224 CLEANING Serv. Avail. Residential by the wk. or mo. Senr’s welcome 250-448-1786 EXP Cleaning Lady avail MonFri. Residential or move outs. 250-860-7803. NU MAID Cleaning. We’ll Make U House Proud. (250)215-1073, ( 250)491-8177

For all your concrete services Check us out on our website

LET the beauty of nature inspire your kitchen. Renew your counters with Quality Granite. Let thanksgiving once again be a time of hosting family & friends. Call Joseph, 250-878-7040

RAY’S Drywall. Boarding, taping & textured ceilings. Reasonable rates. For free estimate call Ray, 250-808-9325

Courier/Delivery Services

ALAN Dignam Electric. Resid/ Comm. Service calls, Reno’s, Upgrades. lic’d, bonded & Insured. Alan 250-808-6595

GROCERY DELIVERY in Kelowna - Rates start at $12. Pay w/ Credit or Debit at your door. Pickups at many locations avail. info: 250-864-1434

ALL your electrical needs. Res/Comm. New construction, renos & service calls. Call Bill at Oakdowne Electric. Lic’d, bonded, ins’d. 250-870-2780

Drywall

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

Computer Services 12/7 A MOBILE COMPUTER TECH. Certified computer technician, virus removal, repairs, upgrades. Let me come to you. 250-717-6520. 12/7 In-Home Repairs. New Systems/Upgrades. 20+yrs Prof. Service. Peter 215-4137

Concrete & Placing PNA Concrete. 778-478-9444

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Contractors ALL WEST DEMOLITION Ltd. All types of demolition. Free estimates. Call 250-808-0895 KSK Framing & Foundations. Quality workmanship at reas rates. Free est 250-979-8948 WENINGER CONST. Family company commited to Kelowna & Big White. 250-765-6898

Countertops CUSTOMROCKCOUNTERS. COM

DRYWALL SERVICES & Repairs New work & reno work. 30yrs exp. Framing, Bording, Taping, Texture. Ken212-9588 PESL DRYWALL Service Inc. Renovations, new construction and repairs. Boarding, taping, textured ceilings. Call Tomas at 250-212-4483 or 860-3495.

MJB ELECTRIC Residential & commercial repairs and service work. Data cabling & phone 250-212-5610

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Excavating & Drainage

Garage Door Services

KRENNY’S Excavating/Bobcat Sewers, u/g utils, all other excavating. Call Kory 869-9125

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

Electrical

GRANITE SLAB SALE. 150 colors to choose from. 1 1/4” thick. Great Service. Great Price! All mayjor CC’s acepted. WCB Showroom: 1115 Gordon Dr. 250-870-1577, 250-763-8303, REFACE Countertops. 1/2 the Cost of Replacing. Granite & Corian Designs. 470-2235.

ELECTRICIAN. NEW fixtures, Pot lights, Renos, Home Theatre, New houses, Hot tubs. Store lighting, 250-979-8441

Fencing ALL KINDS OF FENCES, 6x8 Cedar panels starting @ $65. Gates & custom orders, staining 250-491-4622 www.akf.ca

Floor Refinishing/ Installations FLOOR Installer. Will install, repair or restretch your carpet, tile, or lino inexpensively. Guaranteed & quality work. Mauricio 250-863-7287or 250764-0419 NEED Installer? We install carpet, lino, hardwood, laminate. Andreas 250-863-3402.

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Meat Cutters

The real Canadian Superstore is seeking an experienced leader in the retail food industry to join our team for our new store in West Kelowna.

The real Canadian Superstore is opening a brand new store in West Kelowna and we are looking for part time Meat Cutters to join our team.

We require the following: • Experience working with fresh produce preferably in a retail environment • Supervisory experience is essential • Exceptional customer service skills with a talent for building customer loyalty • Ability to work in a fast paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks.

We require the following: • Journeyman Meat Cutting credentials are a definite asset but not essential but experience as a meat cutter is a requirement. • Experience working in a meat department in a food retail environment is an asset • Exceptional customer service skills with a talent for building customer loyalty • Ability to work in a fast paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks.

In return we offer: • A highly competitive market wage • An opportunity to work for a respected and stable Canadian company • Benefit package; colleague discount Please send your cover letter and resume to Adele.Beaudry@loblaw.ca or drop off your resume Attn: Adele Beaudry. H.R. Manager to our Kelowna real Canadian Superstore located at 2280 Baron Road, Kelowna. This posting closes at 5pm on Monday October 25

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In return we offer: • A highly competitive market wage • An opportunity to work for a respected and stable Canadian company • Benefit package; colleague discount Please send your cover letter and resume to Adele.Beaudry@loblaw.ca or drop off your resume Attn: Adele Beaudry. H.R. Manager to our Kelowna real Canadian Superstore located at 2280 Baron Road, Kelowna. This posting closes at 5pm on Monday October 25

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1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 All Exterior Hedge & Tree Service. Specializing in downsizing, trimming, pruning, bracing or artistic shaping of hedges, shrubs & trees. Fully Insured. For a quick response and quality service call Dave 250212-1716. 1-1 AERATING; lawn mowing; Fall yard clean-ups; hedge and shrub trimming; powerraking and more. HST FREE. In Kelowna & West Kelowna. (250) 869-5349 or visit us at www.AllThingsExterior.org DIGGINOLES N SHIFTINSTUFF. Pickup & delivery service. Rubbish & recycling removed. Landscape, building supplies & Hay delivered, small equipment transferred. Yes we work weekends!! www.digginoles.com or Ph: Ian 250-864-2339 DON’T call anyone about fall yard clean-up or irrigation blow-outs until you speak with us. We guarantee to keep scheduled appnts. Call Ryan now @250-469-1288 Vantage Point Lawn & Garden Care. I WANT TO CUT Your Lawn! Plain & simple, your lawn needs cutting, and I cut lawns. I’m asking for your business, and in exchange, you will receive both excellent value and exceptional service, GUARANTEED! Weekly maintenance, power raking, pruning, aerating, spring clean-ups, etc. Senior’s discounts, all inquiries welcome! 250-878-7283 ...Common Sense Yard Care... LAWN Sprinkler Blow outs, $40 most homes. Owner operator. Call Tim, 250-215-7788

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Kelowna Junk Removal Ltd. (1998)

House/Yard/Building Sites/Rental Properties/ Renovations/Etc. “We Service just about any kind of clean-up”

Scrapmetal/wood/appliances/etc. *W.C.B. Coverage kelownajunkremoval.com Large 3/2/1 & 1/2 Ton Trucks Excellent Reputation & Excellent Service. Cell 250-718-0992 / 250-861-7066 / Member of Kelowna Chamber of Commerce

BATHROOMS BATHROOM RENOVATIONS .

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CABINETS MaryAnne’s Kitchen Design

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Design Studio • 2810 Benvoulin Rd

DUMP TRUCK BOBCAT SERVICE Neighborhood Trucking & Delivery Top Soil • Ogo Gro • Gravel • Sand • Bark Mulch We Remove: yard refuse, small trees, junk

CHUCK 250-870-1138 We accept “When The Big Guys Are Too Big We Deliver”

CONSTRUCTION

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ASPEN LANDSCAPING LTD

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

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HANDYMAN

Local or Long Distance Polite & Professional

Book now for landscape projects, retaining walls, landscape products, pavers, irrigation system, pruning, etc. “IRRIGATION BLOW OUTS”

Larry’s Handyman & Renovation Services

• Interior & Exterior Renovations • Carpentry • Painting • Small Repairs • Pressure Washing

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

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TILING

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RENOVATIONS

TILE SETTER

TNTTRUCKING

Deck & Rail

Artistic Ceramics.

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

Serving the Okanagan 13+ years. Vinyl Decking, Modular Flooring, Aluminum, Glass, Topless & Picket Railings. Starting at $30/ft. installed

Call 250-870-1009

TREE REMOVAL

IRRIGATION

CONSTRUCTION & RENOVATIONS

GUTTER CLEANING

HANDYMAN

GRANITE COUNTERS

High Caliber Construction

Kelowna Gutter Cleaning & Repair

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LET the beauty of nature inspire your kitchen. Renew your counters today with Quality Granite.

We are now taking bookings for irrigation blowouts. We also offer free estimates on irrigation installations or major alterations. Call West-Wind Irrigation Ltd.

at 250-860-0025

REPAIRS • REPLACE • REMODEL • Bathroom & kit. remodels • Additions & renovations • H/W & laminate floors • Drywall/painting/texture • Cedar fencing & gates • Custom homes Quality You Can Trust

Dan @ 250-864-0771

• Fix leaks • 20 years. experience • Fascia soffit repairs • Downpipes • Re-Slope

250.718.6718

Kelowna

Serving the Okanagan

No load too small • BARK MULCH • SAND • GRAVEL • YARD CLEAN-UP • JUNK REMOVAL LIGHT FLAT-DECK Nick Nixon - Trish Nebot Cell 250-862-0821 Office 250-765-2778

Call Clint, 250-575-3839

WEST-WIND IRRIGATION

AFFORDABLE PAINTING

Senior’s Specials Experience & Quality New Homes & Repaints Ceilings Bondable. Insurance Work Call Terry 250-863-9830 or 250-768-1098

In business since 1989 Licensed & insured

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PAINTING

•Full Landscaping •Rock Retaining Walls •Portable Soil Screener •Excavators & Bobcat Loaders CELL: (250) 979-8033 BUS: (250) 861-1500

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Irrigation, Gas Fitting and Drain Cleaning. Commercial, residential and renovations. Service and hot water tanks.

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FREE ESTIMATES Brush & Tree Removal Reasonable Rates Stan Korzinski 250-808-2447

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Lawn & Garden

Home Improvements

PRECISION Yard Care. Fall clean-ups, aerating, dethatching, top dressing, fertilizers, hedge trimming & much more, Phone Bret at, 250-826-6066 TAM’S Gardening. Fall flower bed cleanup. Weeding. Reliable/thorough. 250-575-3750 TOP SOIL $20/yd. Compost Mix $30/yd., Ogogrow, Gravel, Rocks, Mulches 250-868-3380

Wood Flooring, Log Siding, Log Cabins, Decking, Cedar & Pine T&G V Joint, custom sawing. www.rouckbros.com Rouck Bros. Lumby, BC 1-800-960-3388

Handypersons NEED a hand with all those jobs you don’t have the time or anyone to help? Inside or out. From painting to snow removal and anything in between. Will put up Xmas lights & decorations too! Free Estimates. Call Tom (250)-215-1712 TERRY’S Handyman Service. Indoor/outdoor painting, carpentry, furniture repair, dump runs, No job too small! 250575-4258 or 250-450-6939

Heat, Air, Refrig. ADD YOUR business on www.BCLocalBiz.com directory for province wide exposure! Call 1-877-645-7704 NATURAL Gas InstallationsGas stoves, fireplace inserts, bbq hookups, hot water tanks. Please call 250-878-0473.

Home Improvements ALLTRADE Renovations A Team You Can Trust. Call (250)-864-1804 CWI Beautiful Custom Work. Free Estimates. Go to: www.customwallboard.com or Call (250)-681-3512 Engel Construction Since 1973! Custom homes, Reno’s Additions, Decks, Kitchens, & Baths. Doug (250)-215-1616 GREENWAVE Construction. comm/res.30yrs.250-575-2690 greenwaveconstruction.ca INTERIOR Finishing & Reno’s. No Job too small, Install & Repairs. Drywall, Plumbing, Doors/Win, Baseboards, Cab., Kitchens, Bthrms. 859-2787 NEED Help? Paint, Tile, Carpentry, Drywall, light Electrical & Plumbing, call 250-869-6577 STUDZ Renovations Carpentry, Plumbing, Elect., Drywall, Decks, Tile, 250-317-8275 Wayne’s Home Improvements Certified Carpenter 30yrs Exp. additions, alterations, bathrooms, kitchens, foundations, framing,roofing, drywall, finish etc.(250)763-8419

Home Repairs CHIPSTERS Renovations., Plumbing, carpentry. Household reno’s 250-826-0091 COMPLETE Paint & Drywall. Texured Ceilings & Repairs 40yrs exp. Merv’s Handyman Service. Available 24hrs. (250)-317-0013 HIGH Caliber Const. Repair, Replace, Remodel, All Reno’s. Dan @ 864-0771 30yrs. exp.

Household Services Bow Tie Butler Service Shop, Cook, Clean Kenny the cook 826-6659 25 years exp. Senior Special, Sun -Thurs cheesegrater.com

Irrigation/Sprinkler Systems ASPEN LANDSCAPING. Irrigation blow outs. 250-3177773. BLOW-OUTS $35/home. Repairs avail. Book now. Call 250-212-8899 HANDS Free Maintenance. Irrigation blow out and fall clean-up. 250-718-2963 LAWN Sprinkler Blow outs, $40 most homes. Owner operator. Call Tim, 250-215-7788 WEST-WIND Now booking for irrigation blow-outs, repairs & installs. Call 250-860-0025

Kitchen Cabinets BATHROOM RENO’S. Plumbing Repairs. Bathrooms By Gemini 862-6991, 764-0189 MARYANNE’S Kitchen Design. 25% off. See ad in Service Directory. 250-317-7523

Landscaping ASPEN LANDSCAPING. Irrigation blow outs. Retaining walls. 250-317-7773. BARK Mulch, good quality top soil & landscape supplies, Sun-oka Valley Transport Ltd. 2696 Kyle Rd. Open Mon. Sat. 8-5pm, 250-769-9094 We Deliver. GLM Landscaping & Irrigation 12% Discountl!!! Custom landscaping 250-864-5450

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DIGGINOLES N SHIFTINSTUFF. Pickup & delivery service. Rubbish & recycling removed. Landscape, building supplies & Hay delivered, small equipment transferred. Yes we work weekends!! www.digginoles.com or Ph: Ian 250-864-2339 TREMBLAY’S EXCAVATING retaining walls, full landscaping. Exc/Bobcat.250-979-8033

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

Masonry & Brickwork TED’S Kelowna Masonry. Specializing in Block, Paved, Driveways, & Brick Work. Call Jarrod (250)-864-0196 WILDSTONE MASONRY Stone Fireplaces and Exteriors - Call Greg for estimate. 250826-6989. wildstone@shaw.ca

Misc Services

Moving & Storage

Rubbish Removal

Tree Services

FAMILY Movers. Moving? Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance throughout 2010 Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250-493-2687 NORTH END Moving Service Local/Long Distance. Truck returning empty Vancouver. Discount 250-470-9498

‘#1 - BBB Kelowna Junk Removal Ltd. (1998) Scrap metal, wood, appls, etc. House, yard, building site, rental properties, renovations, etc. WCB Coverage. Lrg 3/2/1 & 1/2ton trucks 718-0992 or 861-7066 kelownajunkremoval.com #1 CHEAP HAUL Most jobs 50% less then competitors. Why Pay More?? 250-718-0993 250- 808-0733 SKYHIGH DISPOSAL. Full service Junk Removal & Bin Rentals.

1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 All Exterior Hedge & Tree Service. Specializing in downsizing, trimming, pruning, bracing or artistic shaping of hedges, shrubs & trees. Fully Insured. For a quick response and quality service call Dave 250212-1716.

Online Services Website Development by outsourcing. Why not a personal website? Call Murli, Haluke Enterprises (250)765-2842

Painting & Decorating 100% AFFORDABLE Painting Exp, quality. Int Paint/ceilings. Winter Specials. Terry 8639830 or 768-1098 DALE’S PAINTING Service. Painting Kelowna a better place since 1982, 862-9333 KNOX Mnt Painting. Journeyman w/crew accepting jobs. Res/comm, small industrial. 250-470-9498 Painting & Drywall Repair. Ceilings. No Job too Small, Great Service, Great Prices. Call Pat (250)878-7582

Plumbing

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Gas Fitting and drain cleaning. Comm/res and reno’’s. Service & hot water tanks. 575-3839

ALL KINDS OF FENCES, 6x8 Cedar panels starting @ $65. Gates & custom orders, stainning,250-491-4622www.akf.ca Will do house cleaning, yard work,cooking, take you shopping & appt’s,(778)478-2490

DREGER MECH. Plumbing, Gasfitting, comm/res & reno, ins’d, 24hr. Call 250-575-5878. KOSKI Plumbing-Heating Gas Fitting Reno’s Res. Bonded/Insured Troy @ 718-0209

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LARRY’S LITTLE DUMPER We haul little loads of anything, landscaping materials, & Junk to the dump Call 250-718-1114 DIGGINOLES N SHIFTINSTUFF. Pickup & delivery service. Rubbish & recycling removed. Landscape, building supplies & Hay delivered, small equipment transferred. Yes we work weekends!! www.digginoles.com or Ph: Ian 250-864-2339 EDSON’S West Kelowna & Area. Rubbish Haul. 1 Ton Dump truck. (250)-718-1595

ERIK & HIS TRUCK

Junk Removal, loads from $39.99 + up. 250-859-9053

SMALL Hauls. Truck & trailer for hire. Rubbish, Small Moves, etc. 864-0696 Reza

Sand/Gravel/Topsoil NEIGHBORHOOD Trucking & Delivery. Sand, Gravel, Soil, Ogo Grow Call 250-870-1138

ROB’S Tree Care Ltd. For all your tree care needs...Insured & Cert. WCB. 250-212-8656 STANS CHIPPING. Tree Removal & Chipping. Free Est. 808-2447. Licensed & Insured. STUMP BE GONE. Stump Grinding & Exposed Root Removal, Fully Insured, Exceptional Cleanup, Dependable Service, Free Estimates. Call 250-317-0747

LET US HELP YOU SELL YOUR CAR!

Feed & Hay HAY FOR SALE; Round bales $60 each, approx. 800lbs, delivery avail. on larger orders. 250-838-6630 *HAY SALES GUARANTEED Quality Grass, Alfalfa, Mixed square bales, round bales & Silage bales. Delivery avail. (250)804-6081,(250)833-6763.

Lessons/Training Dog Class, 4x/wk for a month, incl. copy of dogaims, the card game you play with a dog $129.99 START NOW Ltd space 250-768-2011

Pets Beautiful Havanese puppies, various colors, non-shedding, litter trained, great disposition, Call 250-832-4923

GERMAN MASTER ROOFER. Over 30yrs exp. on all kinds of roofs. New Reroof & Repair. Tradesman + Best price Warranty. Free estimate. Call Steffen, 250-863-8224 Master & Visa.Card www.teamgerman.com.

Stucco/Siding

BICHON Friese X Jack Russel. $450 ea (1M & 1Fe). 1st shots. 250-765-4725

DESIGN Stucco & Stone. New homes, reno’s & repairs. No job too small. Clean, quality work. Zoltan 250-864-9798.

Cuddly Cockapoo puppies, home raised, vet check, vacc. Ready Soon. (250)838-7477

OKANAGAN Roofing All roofing repairs, maint., & reroofs. Warranty on all work Free Est. 769-1100, 878-1172

Tiling

German shepherd x rottweiler pups, 10wks old, 1st shots, vet checked, $350. 250-558-8995

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

PUPPIES! Belgian/German Shepherd x born Aug23, ready 2 go! $300 250 868 9678

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DRYWALL

ELECTRICAL

Excavator & Bobcat Service, Sewer Hookups, Underground Utilities, Footing, Backfilling, Basements, Driveways, Landscaping, Retaining Walls, Rubber Track Excavator w/ blade. Estimates, Fully Insured. Kory 250-451-9095 Cell: 250-869-9125 Serving Kelowna, Westside, Lk Country

DRYWALL SERVICES & REPAIRS New work & renovation work. Over 30 yrs. experience. Framing, boarding, taping, texture t-bar ceilings & insulation. Call Ken 250-212-9588

PLUMBING

RENOVATIONS

✔ AAA Best Rates Moving $59+.

“Why Pay More” Short/Long Distance. Free Est. Res/Comm, 861-3400 A-TEAM Movers. Fully insured, local & long distance. Lowest rates in the valley. $49+/hr. Dump runs also. Call 250-870-0766

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Bicycles

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RENTAL Bike fleet sale. Prices from $150-$300, 1/2 price if new. Call 250-878-3587

Building Supplies STYROFORMS (for pouring cement) 32 styroforms, quadlock, 4’x1’x4” thick. 6x8” thick clips. $100. Email pictures available. Call Dennis at (250)765-7811

Firearms AR 15 Mil Spec CQ-A1 .223 Carbine $749, Remington 597 VTR Tactical Camo $599, CZ 75B $719, CZ 75B Omega $699, Glock 17 $699, Glock 17 OD $699, Glock 17 Gen4 $749, Glock 22 Gen4 $749, Colt 2000 $649, Ruger Blackhawk $479. All at The Best Little Gunshop Around Weber & Markin 4-1691 Powick Rd, Kel. 250-762-7575 Tues-Sat, 10-6

Food Products FRESH Frozen Pickerel Fillets 1 Pound Packages For Sale.(250)-765-0690

Free Items Appliance pick-up, Rads Batteries. Call Harley (778)821-1317

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THANK YOU. From the Gerald Hardychuk Fund raising team. The response we had for the fund raising donation garage sale was overwhelming held on the 9, 10 and 11 of October. With your generous support we surpassed all expectations. We had so many wonderful donations that we will continue the garage sale at 540 GLENWOOD AVE. again this weekend on the 16, 17 OF OCTOBER. Watch for coming fund raising events: Rose’s Pub, Thursday Nov 17, The Hip Replacements, Silent Auction, Food & Drink Specials & more!

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AVAIL. NOV. 1 2Bd Condo on Baron Rd. near shopping bus, park,quiet building. NP. Ref’s Req. $895/mth (250)860-7547 Reduced Sharply Must Sell! Sparkling & Bright,Lower Mission, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 1161 squ.ft. u/g parkng, gourmet kitch w/granite, 6 s/s appl, open concept, quiet, kids welcome, storage. Reduced to $287,900. Best price in complex. Call Andrew C21 Executives Rlty (250)863-5106

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3bdrm 2 full bath familyroom 5 appls.all window blinds garage 2 balconies NP $1500 + utils. Nov 15 (250)860-8583 3 Bdrm Quiet Rutland St.inclu. BI VAC. A/C 6 appls. basic cable loads of updates NS NP. Ref’s req.Avail Immed.$1225 + utils or $1150 w/1yr lease. + DD.(250)491-4264 Avail Nov1 2bdrm unit on acreage in Belgo area.Bright clean Fridge stove WD Hooh up NS. NP.$750 + utils (250)491-0303 GLENROSA, Available now. 3bdrm 1bath upper duplex good cond. NS.NP. Adults preferred. $850+utilities. Call 250-718-8182

5-BDRM, 3-bath, on 5.5 acres in Enderby, New paint, flooring & appl, sheds & shelters for animals, Owner will finance & take property, mobile or RV as down payment. $489,000 250-309-1506 INN AT Big White, #307, sleeps-4, FP, pool, hottub. Owner use or rental income. $66,000. See www.okhomesellers.com Call 250-768-5510

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DISTRESS Sale. 4bd, 3.5bth, walk-out bsmt, $279,900. For a Free List of Foreclosures & Distress Sales call Lloyd @ MacDonald Realty 215-5607 KelownaDistressSale.info MORTGAGES LOW RATES. 5YR. 3.60% VARIABLE 2.35% Trish at 250-470-8324 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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Highly sought after “Golfview Estates” here’s your opportunity to own a 4bd, 3bth, 2 FP family home w/a suitable bsmt, situated on a premium fenced lot. Walk to the golf course & park. Enjoy mountain views! Contact Bob to view 250-763-9767

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Mobile Homes & Parks DOUBLEWIDE 45+, 1344sqft, a/c, ug sprinklers, 3 bds, 2 ba, laminate, 5appl, 2 lrg covered decks, 2 sheds. $115,000. 250-769-5855. Make an offer.

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IMMACULATE Newer 3bd +den, 2165sq’, extensive laminate flrs, gas FP, CA, private yard, 3.5bth. $349,900. MLS Dave Jurome Macdonald Realty. 250-862-1888

WESTBANK 3788 Brown Rd 2bd, lrg lvingrm, c/w new furniture & appls. Ready for occupancy Oct 15. NS, NP, Nchildren, 2 car prking. Heat & elec incl. $1500. (250)768-5183, 1&2BD suites. Kelowna’s best apartment complex. www.thepalisade.ca. 250-762-3455

DOWNTOWN 5mins. Fully furnished 2bd, 2bth, quiet area, incl utils, phone, int, cbl, NP NS $1250. Dec1-March 30. 250-769-7920 wudz@telus.net Ellison sm 1bdrm f/s/w/d Avail immed. 1 Adult NP. NS. ref’s + DD $850 incl utils. 765-5208 GLENROSA Area. 3/bdrm $1500 mo+utils. Available now. NO PETS. Lrg back fenced yard. 250-869-9788 or 250-491-3345 GLENROSA HOUSE, 4BDRM 3BATH, $1700+utils, NS, PETS OK (w/ approval), fenced yard, on ravine, walk to schools. call 250-768-5466 Immaculate 4bdrm North Rutland 2.5 baths 2000sqft fr/st/wd hook up dbl garage NP $1600 (250)765-2740 LAKESHORE Home for rent. 16920 Coral Beach Rd. Fully furn’d 3bd, 2.5bth, $1200+utils avail immed until end of May. 250-717-5685 LWR Glenrosa, 3bd rancher, $1100. Move now, do not pay rent til Nov 1st. 250-768-7415 New 3bdrm home, 5bd home Glenmore area w/3bd inlaw, 2bd townhome, 1bdsuite. Available Now.(250)870-7172 OYAMA Furn/unfurn. designer decorated updated 1800 sf 3 bd, 2 ba home btwn. 2 lakes. Lakeview solarium, hot tub, ac, 800 sf deck & pool. Room for RV. 250-718-8855. RUTLAND. Nov 1. New, 3bd +den plus 1bd suite, dbl garage, deck, wrking couple pref. You rent suite. $2000+ utils & DD. 250-575-4366 Small 2bdrm Downtown by the Grand, WD Fr. st. $950 (250)484-5688 + 20x24 studio Waterfront+Dock W.Kelowna $1900+Util. 250-869-8504. 5Bed 2.5Bath. 5Appl. NS.NP. WESTBANK 3bdrms,1.5 bath Newly reno’d quiet, rural,close to amenities, NP $1300/mth + utilities. (250)864-8806 WESTBANK, 5bdrms., 3bths lakeview, fnc’d yrd., new paint, 4appl, b/i vac, $1750. 250768-0605, 250-808-8007 3BD, 1bth, Mn-flr, reno’d, private, views, pets neg., bus/ schools $1000. 250-807-2269 4BD. 6 yr. old House. Perfect for extended family or caregiver situation. 2 sep. spaces w/2 liv. rms., 2 din. rms.,1 1/2 kit. 4ba’s.,priv.yrd., good prkng., Close to Apple Bowl, $1750.+ utils. Call Doug 250- 470-8216 EXECUTIVE Top Floor Home with unabsructed view. Adult living. Newly updated. 6appls. 3bd 2bath FP, AC, NP. NS. No Parties. DD. & Ref’s Req. $1250+ utils. (250)-768-3339

Apt/Condo for Rent ATTENTION Seniors. We are offering 1 & 2bd suites for lease. We have a park like setting with Mill Creek as our backyard oasis. Our building is well maintained, secure, clean & quiet. We are close to bus stops, hospital, shopping, parks, beaches. 250-762-4160 Bachelor $700, 1bdrm $800 2bdrm $1000 Spall Rd. Adult. NS. NP. ND. (250)-718-8866 BELGO AREA, Rutland Rd. South. 2bd, $975 hydro, f/s, NO PETS, bus route, Avail. now. 250-491-3345, 869-9788 BROCKTON Manor. 2bd, $900 incl prking & utils. 1bd, $800. 250-860-5220 ask for Elaine or Terry BROCKTON Manor. 2bd, $900 incl prking & utils. 1bd, $800. 250-860-4836 ask for Marita or Edna CENTRAL. 2bd, top flr. blcny, prkng, bus, lndry, $1175. Furn’d/unfurn’d. 250-764-8440 COSCO AREA. 3BD, 2bth, $1500/mo + hydro, ug prking avail, $30/stall. NP. Avail now 20. 250-869-9788 DOWNTOWN. 1bd, large bright clean quiet. NP, ref’s, $795, 250-870-8746 FAIRLANE Crt. Close to shopping, on bus route, 2bd aprt, heat & hot water incl, $900. 250-860-4836 MILL CREEK ESTATES 1590/1558 Spall Rd. Premiere Rental Complex in Kelowna. Different Floor Plans Available Close to Shopping / Restaurants. Call for Availability. 250860-4836 or email: millcreekestates@ shaw.ca PLAYA Del Sol 1bd+den, utils incl, 5th flr, $1300. Call 780469-6144 THE VERVE, 1bdrm Modern, 713sqft, like new, u/g parking, $700/mo. + utils. NS, pet neg. (250)-763-4264.

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Commercial/ Industrial 3 MONTHS FREE RENT for 5 months. Lease 5000sq’ showroom warehouse. 2720 Hwy 97. Call Brian, 250-309-2895 HWY Frontage Available Nov 1, C1 2000sqft. $2500 TN. Call (250)-769-6614 INDUSTRIAL storage lots on Leathead Rd with sheds/ power. $600-$900. 250-765-5578

Cottages / Cabins For Winter Lease Modern 2bd Cottage #35 Plumbing, shower, all amenities, great snowmobiling, cross country, snowshoe. Contact Dee Lake Resort (45 min from Kelowna ) (250)-212-2129 info@deelakeresort.ca

Duplex / 4 Plex 2BD reno’d end unit. Fnc’d yard, gar., pet ok. 1020 Leathead Rd. Rental ref’s req’d. $950+utils. 250-765-5578 4BED+DEN 2Bath BLK MTN. $1350+Util. 5appl. 2decks. Lrg yard. NS. NP. 250-869-8504 4-PLEX in Orchard, 2 units 2bd. Avail. immed. $850mo. incl. utils, + dd. 250-317-4810, 250-863-9737 BELGO area. 4bd Duplex for rent. $1550 + utils, Nov 1st. Pets ok. Ron, 250-763-4598, cell 250-863-8604 aft 4pm OLD Glenmore. 3bdr, 2ba, FP, ensuite lndry, near amens, Nov 1.$1280 250-763-7869

Mobile Homes & Pads 2bd double wide mobile in Ellison area on acreage. NP, NS. $550. Eves: 250-763-1251 Up to 40 ft Fifth Wheel Trailer or Motorhome on beautiful priv acrage in town. 250-765-2740

Modular Homes 20’ Camper incl power. Private area. Mature adult only. $400. 250-765-7418 evenings, mes. If you can put down $2500 cash, save $2500, within the next year, have a good job, & decent credit, we can show you how to buy a brand new home nestled in McCulloch Heights. Fast possession. Contact Accent Homes. (250)769-6614 or email: accenthomes@shaw.ca

Homes for Rent 1Bdrm + Den Log House on the Lake. Peaceful.wood heater & electric heat.4appls.15km on Westside Rd. $1100 + utils. Available Nov. 1 call (250)769-3672 ref’s. NS. No dog. 2-BEDROOM, 6-Appliances, Deck, Carport, $1300 OR 3Bedroom, 3-Baths, 5-Appliances, Family Room, Deck, Garage, Pet OK, $1800. 250-8601961 Register Online www.cdnhomefinders.ca

3BDRM: In commercial zone. Avail Nov 1. $1000/mo + utils. Ref’s req’d. 250-769-4846. 5BD, 3bth, lvingrm, fmlyrm, 3bd inlaw suite w/kitchen down, whole house rented out $2300. Lots of view, NS, NP. Oct 1. (250)765-9471 (250)718-6505 6BD house, Ellison area, avail Oct 15. 3060 Lakha Rd. NDogs. $2200 (250)-869-2186 6yr old House for rent 4 bdrm Good parking, & Good Storage. Call Doug (250)470-8216 AVAL Nov 1. 5bdrm, 3bth, country side house, Belgo area, $1300+uitls. Aft 5pm, 250-491-1829 BLK MTN 3Bdrm Lakeview NS NP garage $1400 + 50% utils Nov 1.call 250-864-7504 CenKel2bdrm&den,1161sf,det grg,f/p,air,5appl,NS,NP,$1250. &util,avail now,250 869-9685 Central & Affordable 3bd unit. Newly reno’d, fnc’d yard, garage, 5appl. pets neg. Avail Oct15. $1450/mo+utils. Mark (250)-938-8040. CENTRAL. Newly reno’d top floor 3bd house. Close to all amens. Utils incl. $1400. NP. Lots of prking. 250-878-1721

Office/Retail 187 ASHER ROAD, 800sq/ft. $600/mo plus HST. Plenty of parking. 250-765-9448 Hwy97 N, comp. area & 1800 sf’ of retail. Rutland, 2100sq’ of Office/Retail for lease. 250765-3295, 250-860-5239 800 sq ft 2nd floor office with 5 offices $800/mth + triple net 250-859-5603

Room & Board STUDENT. Rm/board or youcook. OK College, KGH, Bus, mall. $500. 250-763-6674

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CUISINE from Jude’s kitchen slow-cooked meals Regular readers will know that I’m a big fan of fellow food columnist Eric Akis from Victoria. His series of Everyone Can Cook books are full of simple but sophisticated recipes that make use of the ingredients you already likely have in your pantry and result in dishes your friends and family will love. They’re not dishes that are extreme in flavours or intimidating to make, but they are recipes you will go back to again and again. His latest offering, published by Whitecap Books, is Everyone Can Cook Slow Cooker Meals, and all the recipes are based on the assumption you have a crockpot or slow cooker crouching in a cupboard somewhere, waiting for your interest in putting it to use. As a professionally-trained chef, Akis admits he never thought he would make use of the slow cooker, because it’s just not ‘real’ cooking, but he says he is a convert, and he has now created not only main dish recipes but also side dishes such as Ginger Mashed Squash or Rice Pilaf with Thyme, Lemon and Garlic. In the foreword, he explains just how a slow cooker works and offers tips on how best to use the machine. Slow cookers have been around for decades, but they’re experiencing a revival now, which makes a lot of sense, with so many families busy with a lot of activities around which meals have to be organized. The beauty of the crockpot is you can spend a few minutes prep time in the morning, or the evening before, and come home after work to a house that smells like a home, and a dinner that’s nearly ready to put on the table. How good is that?

Eric's Pork in Maple Whiskey Sauce This has a sweet, spicy, tangy flavour that’s excellent with the moist and tender pork. I made it with pork sirloin steaks and it worked just fine, although the recipe calls for a roast. (You may substitute rum for the whiskey or honey for the maple syrup.) Try pairing this with Sandhill's complex, luscious 2009 Viognier, or the aromatic Rigamarole Rose, a blend of Gamay, Merlot and Shiraz. 2 tbsp. (30 ml) vegetable oil 3 lb. (1.5 kg) boneless pork loin roast salt and freshly-ground black pepper 2 medium onions 3/4 c. (185 ml) whiskey 1/2 c. (125 ml) chicken stock 1/4 c. (60 ml) maple syrup 3 tbsp. (45 ml) cider vinegar 2 tbsp. (30 ml) Dijon mustard 1 tbsp. (15 ml) cornstarch 1 tsp. (5 ml) dried sage leaves

Drizzle the oil into a large frypan over medium-high heat. Season the pork with salt and pepper. When the oil is hot, add the pork to the pan and sear it on all sides. Place the pork in the slow cooker. Halve the onions and slice. Add the onions to the pan and saute until tender, about five minutes. Place the remaining ingredients in a bowl and whisk to combine. Stir this mixture into the onions, bring to a simmer and pour over the pork. Cover and cook on the low setting for seven or eight hours, or until the pork is very tender. To serve, remove the pork from the sauce to a plate. Tent with foil and rest for 10 minutes. Skim off any fat from the sauce. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if needed. Slice the pork, plate it and top with the sauce. Serves 6.

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Eric's Beef Daube This is rich-tasting and flavourful. Eric suggests serving it with Roquefort and Chive Mashed Potatoes, another recipe in his book: Everyone Can Cook Slow Cooker Meals, by Eric Akis. My guests, however, got boiled red potatoes. Pair this with the full-bodied Rigamarole Red with its fruity combination of Gamay, Pinot Noir and Merlot grapes. 1/4 c. (60 ml) olive oil 4 large garlic cloves 2 lb. (1 kg) boneless chuck or blade steak salt and freshly-ground black pepper 3 medium carrots 1 large onion 3 tbsp. (45 ml) flour 1 c. (250 ml) beef stock 1 c. (250 ml) red wine 14 oz. (398 ml) can diced tomatoes 2 tbsp. (30 m) tomato paste 2 bay leaves 1/2 tsp. (2.5 ml) dried thyme pinch ground cloves chopped fresh parsley

Drizzle olive oil into a frypan over medium-low to medium heat. Halve garlic and slice thinly. Add garlic to pan and cook until lightly golden and aromatic, four or five minutes. Remove the pan from the heat. Lift the garlic out with a slotted spoon and set in your slow cooker. Return the pan to the stove and increase heat to medium-high. Season the beef cubes with salt and pepper, then sear in batches setting the browned pieces in the slow cooker as you go. Do not over-crowd the pan. Halve the carrots lengthwise and slice, and dice the onion. Add them to the pan and cook for three or four minutes. Stir in the flour and cook for two minutes more. Slowly, while stirring, mix in the stock, then the wine, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, bay leaves, thyme and cloves and bring to a simmer. Pour this mixture over the beef and stir to combine. Cover and cook on the low setting for six to eight hours, or until the beef is very tender. Sprinkle servings with fresh chopped parsley. Serves 4 to 6.

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O’Rourke said the project cost is estimated at $15,000. Coun. Rosalind Neis said the curved traffic islands known as ‘bumpouts’ are a danger and do nothing but create more accidents. She suggested instead putting up signs asking drivers to reduce their speed. “A couple of bumpouts, I will almost guarantee it will cause an accident. I just jump that we’re even considering this,” said Neis.

O’Rourke pointed out these traffic-calming types of measures are empirically proven to be effective. He noted other municipalities typically do a follow-up within six months or a year to see if the measures have worked. “By my experience, it typically has had a calming effect,” he said. In the end, West Kelowna council agreed to adopt the traffic calming measures, with Neis the only councillor opposed. msimmons@kelownacapnews.com

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WESTSIDE ▼ GELLATLY BAY

Council urged to act now on proposed land exchange plan Mike Simmons STAFF REPORTER

The district of West Kelowna had opted to wait on a land exchange proposed for property next to Marine Park at Gellatly Bay until the new waterfront plan was complete. But the landowner is asking the district to move forward on the decision before the plan is completed. Ken Mitchell addressed council earlier this week on his proposal to trade his land at 4129 Gellatly Road for a Whitworth Road beach access property. The deal would also deliver a $600,000 cash bonus to the district. Mitchell viewed the deal as a $2.5 million gain to West Kelowna in frontage, location and value. “I think there’s a major improvement in value there.” Mitchell said when he and his wife bought the Gellatly Bay property, they did so with the intention of pursuing the land exchange. He noted public support is out there for the proposal, and improvements to Gellatly Bay are high on the public’s wish list. He said the pair are currently paying up to $10,000 a month in holding costs while waiting for council to make a decision

on the exchange. “We’re going to be in for $200,000 by the time a decision is made. It starts to make the deal not look as good from our perspective.” Mitchell said the Whitworth beach access is not highly used and is overgrown. He added the small, narrow property adjacent to his home would give him equality to his neighbours in road frontage, allow him to put in a circular drive and possibly a guest building. He said he plans to retire on the property and has a car collection. “I need more garage space, that’s my main motivator.” Included in Mitchell’s offer is an agreement to allow the fire department to use the property for water access during emergencies. He pointed out the district has 28 other water accesses that are not at a high level of development. “To me, I really have a hard time understanding what all the fuss is about,” he said” He noted that looking at property values and appraisals, the decision is fairly clear. The district has said it would wait until the completion of its new waterfront plan before proceed-

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THE PARK at Gellatly Bay could be expanded if the council decides to go ahead with a proposed land exchange. The district opted to wait until completion of the official waterfront plan, but is facing pressure from the landowner and supporters to move forward on the decision. ing on the land exchange decision. But Mitchell said it is hard to believe the waterfront plan would be in conflict with the existing parks and recreation plan. “You want the waterfront to be developed... the waterfront plan is not going to be in conflict with that.” West Kelowna resi-

dent Dean Mayencourt also voiced support for the proposed exchange. He pointed out the demographic of families with children has not been covered at meetings on the subject. “We feel the majority of opposition you’ve spoken to, and seen, to this point are past the age of having children

that would be involved in using this park,” said Mayencourt. He noted Marine Park is too small for the numbers of people who want to use it, and an expansion of the park would greatly enrich people’s experiences there. Mayencourt noted the park is always crowded, to the point where it is not safe for his children to

play there at times. He added the parking situation at the park is inadequate and could be improved, along with facility washrooms. “Any parent I’ve spoken to would love this expansion. I believe the opposition to this park don’t spend a lot of time there.” Mayencourt said the

beach access at Whitworth Road could never be developed in the way the Gellatly Nut Farm or Pebble Beach sites have been. “In my opinion, this deal really is too good to pass up. I really hope you don’t allow this opportunity to pass by.” msimmons@kelownacapnews.com

▼ COUNCIL

Gorman Bros. given green light to add new building at mill Mike Simmons STAFF REPORTER

The district of West Kelowna has given the go-ahead for a 2,000-squarefoot expansion to the municipality’s biggest industrial business. Council heard earlier this week about the application to develop a warehouse-style planer building at the

Gorman Brothers lumber mill. The building is planned to be built along the highway on the south side of the existing mill. In order to meet the concerns of the Ministry of Transportation, the building plan involves no works within the highways right of way, and includes native and xeriscape plantings to partially screen the building.

Construction of the anticipated two-storey building would require blasting and removal of rock over a 500 square metre area. Coun. Rosalind Neis said she didn’t find noise to be an issue at the mill. She pointed out the company is an exceptional example of how an organization should be maintained. Her only comment was that the

side of the proposed building represented an opportunity for public art. “I would really like to see some creative thought given to some of the local artists we have in school to paint something on the side.” She pointed out landscaping will take five years to flourish, and the location would be a wonderful gateway into the community.

Mayor Doug Findlater noted Gorman’s is the community’s largest employer and taxpayer, and strong contributors in terms of charity back to the community, all through a recession that’s been hard on the forest industry. Council unanimously approved the application. msimmons@kelownacapnews.com

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Improvements eyed for Royal LePage Place Mike Simmons STAFF REPORTER

Royal LePage Place has proven to be so popular that the district is examining potential upgrades to expand the arena’s capacity. District council on Oct. 12 heard from staff that the arena was originally estimated to be able to hold up to 30 events a year. Royal LePage Placenow hosts up to 39 tournaments a year, as well as three trade show-style events. Before considering tournaments or hockey schools, the arena is used at 82 per cent of capacity. Hockey use drives that number up over 90 per cent. The presence of the Westside Warriors, the junior A team that calls the arena home, was not a factor in the original business plan for the facility. In the proposal for possible upgrades, district staff wrote that five

to eight events like concerts, shows or conventions could be accommodated without substantial impact on arena users. To hold those additional large functions each year, staff estimated Royal LePage would require $880,000 in capital improvements. The proposed upgrades would include a concession and lobby expansion at $350,000, meeting room space at $100,000, an electrical upgrade at $100,000, a parking lot upgrade at $125,000 and the addition of air conditioning at $75,000. The plan also involves wireless internet services at $30,000 and architectural drawings to aid the upgrades at $25,000. The revised business plan for the arena also looks at marketing the arena in cooperation with Tourism Westside and the area’s business development officer. msimmons@kelownacapnews.com

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▼ HEART ATTACK

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Stewart said the rescuers had to shock the man a second time. At that point, Stewart said he could hear sirens approaching outside and left to direct fire department first responders to the dressing rooms. “At that point (the man) was alive, so obviously the defib had done its job,” said Stewart. He said he still does not know the names of the man he helped save or the two players who assisted. “Really, a lot of credit goes to the gentleman performing the CPR,” he added. Stewart said it was a lucky combination of circumstances that saved the player’s life. If Stewart had gone in to start CPR before the other player, he could not have shown the second player where the defibrillator was. “A lot of times things don’t work out. This time, it did.” Mayor Doug Findlater said using the defibrillator machine saved the man’s life, and the equipment is also installed at the Johnson-Bentley Aquatic Centre. “I want to congratulate Dave and the two team members for their quick thinking in doing this.”

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WESTSIDE ▼ RECREATION

Ball is in council’s court when it comes to tennis funding Mike Simmons STAFF REPORTER

The exploding popularity of tennis in West Kelowna has one local club asking the district for a year-round facility. Lakeview Heights Tennis Club president Tony Stewart said the club considers itself one of the largest stakeholders at the Anders Road park, a multi-use facility that includes both tennis courts, a soccer field and the Lakeview Heights community hall. Stewart noted the club worked with the previous owners, the Lakeview Irrigation District, for more than 30 years. Stewart said the club believes there is a solid case for a tennis centre in the community. “We feel there’s a huge opportunity for the district of West Kelowna to establish itself in that regard.” He noted a covered tennis facility would allow a larger season for the club and also provide

spinoffs to the community at large. The district is currently developing a 10-year management plan for the park and community hall. Stewart said current demand for tennis exceeds the eight courts currently on site. The club has close to 400 members at the moment, a huge upswing in people interested in playing tennis. Club pro Rosie Schaich noted there has been a huge increase in junior players alone this year. Membership in the club’s junior program is almost double the previous year. Schaich pointed out that to compete provincewide, kids need to be able to play all season long. She said the only indoor facilities around are a five-court complex in Kamloops and a facility in Abbotsford. Senior players also form part of the burgeoning demand for tennis

court space. “In summer, between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. there’s a fight over courts.” Schaich said the demand has led many senior players to start at 6:30 a.m. or 7 a.m. to make sure they get on the court. The club’s oldest members are around 75 years old. The club charges seasonal membership fees, at $50 per senior, $75 per couple and $90 per family. Stewart noted the club currently leases the courts at $1,000 per year. It provides maintenance and repairs along with hosting tournaments. At last week’s council meeting, Coun. Bryden Winsby said he thought the request was perfectly reasonable and council is probably going to be hearing about the need for allweather sports facilities for a number of sports. A tennis facility was previously pulled off the list of potential district facilities becuase of ex-

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THE LAKEVIEW HEIGHTS TENNIS CLUB is asking West Kelowna council to approve plans for a year-round tennis facility at Anders Road Park. pense. District staff estimated a three- or four-court facility would cost $500,000. Stewart noted the district would be looking at

a multi-million dollar project that would have to be done in a partnership if a tennis facility was to go ahead. He noted he was involved in the YMCA

capital campaign for the expansion of the Rutland facility. Mayor Doug Findlater said the Anders Road park master plan will be com-

ing forward to council in November, and that may be the best time for council to look at putting a tennis facility into the plan if they so desire.

Habitat for Humanity building on its success in West Kelowna Mike Simmons STAFF REPORTER

Housing can be difficult to acquire in the Okanagan, but it will be easier for a few families in West Kelowna as Habitat for Humanity starts work on projects in the area. Director Audrey Frisken noted the organization’s founder said people need a place to live and grow before they can fulfill other needs for food, clothing, education, medical care and compassion. She said the non-profit organization is faith-based and volunteer-driven. The group has built more than 300,000 homes worldwide, providing shelter as a matter of conscience. The Kelowna branch of Habitat for Humanity has built 18 homes in the Central Okanagan to date. Frisken said the organization will be building two more homes in West Kelowna this year. The homes are sold to rpartner families. Frisken rsaid a committee evaluates families for the organization’s criteria. The organization looks for a low-income family, with children, whose present housing is not enough for its needs. k Frisken said candi-

dates must be willing and able to contribute 500 hours of “sweat equity” and be capable of making monthly mortgage payments. Mortgages on the homes are often adjusted to 30 per cent of a family’s income. She noted the opportunity for housing allows the families a chance to build equity and provide a better family environment for children. Director Harri Henschler said the organization operates from Lake Country all the way south to Peachland. He noted that due to high land prices in the area, Habitat for Humanity concentrates on building homes with the smallest possible footprint. Henschler said the resulting buildings are sold, and the organization uses the income to build another house. But its operation depends greatly on volunteers and donations. “The one challenge we have, of course, is trying to compete as far as land prices are concerned.” He said that the Kelowna chapter of Habitat for Humanity has moved on from building single residences to constructing multi-family dwellings.

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WESTSIDE ▼ ROAD SAFETY

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saluted our political leaders back in May for enacting the toughest drunk driving laws in Canada. I expressed my hope that the much stiffer penalties, imposed immediately instead of months down the road, would cause a reversal of drunk driving statistics. Those laws came into force on Sept. 20. Are they working? I am excited to see that they must be, even to the point that some drinking establishments are crying foul because of a loss of liquor revenues. One pub owner, in the course of complaining that the threshold blood alcohol level is too low, and that there was insuffi-

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Paul Hergott cient consultation, unwittingly offered the following endorsement: “Business is way off as a result. People’s drinking habits changed immediately. They are either ordering only one drink or not ordering any”. Can you imagine a more glowing endorsement? The local RCMP chose to flaunt the results of the new laws the day after they were enact-

ed, telling of the number of people who were facing fines and fees in the $4,000.00 range, along with license suspensions. Thank you for that. We need that publicity. The more we hear about the severity and immediacy of the penalties, the less we will drink and drive. So why has that level of awareness not continued? I’d like our local media to cover daily arrests, suspensions, and fines. Robert Holmes, the president of the B.C. Civil Liberties Association, has raised concerns about how far the government has taken things, the scales of justice perhaps

tipped too far against an accused who faces serious penalties without a day in court. In my view, his concerns are valid.

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But if that is what it takes to change our drinking and driving habits, though, I say those concerns are outweighed by the benefits. Perhaps due process can be brought back once these new laws accomplish the goal of changing our society’s drinking and driving attitudes. The success of the tough new laws illuminates a regretful reality. It takes the imminent prospect of being hit hard in the pocketbook to stop us from drinking and driving. The obvious fact that the consumption of alcohol impairs our ability to drive, thereby compromising safety, is an insufficient deterrent.

Perhaps we need similar financial motivation to change other driving habits. What if those who cause car crashes were fined $5,000, or if ICBC liability insurance came with a $5,000 deductible? With only a $500 deductible, it seems, who cares if you disable someone for life because of driver inattention? Instead of leaving the cell phone on the console to avoid a poorly enforced handheld ban, we would do what it takes to keep our full attention on the road to avoid the heavy financial hit from causing a crash. Clearly, the incentive of keeping our roads safer hasn’t been sufficient.

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WESTSIDE ▼ MP’S REPORT

News of part-time job losses is only one part of the picture

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id you catch the latest headlines this week on the job numbers? Most of the mainstream national news outlets loudly declared that after months of job gains, there was a net loss of jobs in Canada. After I read the boldtype headlines declaring there was a loss, I figured I should look at the actual report to get a firm grip on this newly “devastating” picture. What I discovered in the body of the report did not directly reflect the headlines ricocheting across the country. True, there was an increase in the number of part-time job losses—

Stockwell Day more than 6,000. That was deemed to be a straight statistic and quite rightly should be reported. The fact that untold thousands of students leave jobs and go back to school in September and that tourism employment always drops in the fall

would certainly be factors. But what the report also pointed out (which the headlines didn’t) was that there had been an overall increase in the number of full-time jobs. An increase you say? Absolutely. As a matter of fact, at a time of year which usually sees a decrease in full-time employment, there was an increase of 37,000 new jobs. And there’s more. As you know, the manufacturing sector is always pointed to as an indicator of the health of the economy. There was an increase of more than 8,000 fulltime manufacturing jobs.

Along with that, the report also states that the overall unemployment rate has dropped to eight per cent. Now, at the risk of appearing unbalanced, I need to also warn you that the global recovery is fragile. It is also true that economies can turn downwards and that we are always subject to international forces beyond our control. But, though some may not want to hear this, on the same day that the employment numbers came out, the International Monetary Fund also released its quarterly comparisons of countries around the world.

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strength? You got it, Canada. Regular readers of this column will know that

I do not shirk from reporting the weaknesses, as well as the strengths, of government policies.— the failures as well as the successes. They also know that even if the unemployment rate was to plummet down to one per cent, I would still be concerned for any willing worker who is out of a job. At the same time, when there is good news to highlight there should not be a fear of putting at least an equal emphasis on the positive along with the negative. When we do that, it makes it a lot easier to truly have things to be grateful for as we celebrated the recent Thanks-

giving holiday. After all, it is named after the importance of having a sense of thanksgiving. ••• Another thankful person over the weekend was Keddi-Ann Sherbino. Our own Okanagan hero won the BMO Classic Marathon in her first ever race at that distance. My guess is she waited until after her run before downing any turkey drumsticks. Well done Keddi-Ann. ••• Stockwell Day is the Conservative MP for Okanagan-Coquihalla and the president of the federal Treasury Board.

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Famed Grist Mill found the summer of 2010 to be a grind Steve Kidd CONTRIBUTOR

While gloomy weather may have kept the crowds away from this year’s Apple Day at the Keremeos Grist Mill, organizers are still happy with how the 2010 season-ending event went. “Numbers were down, but did we have enough people to make it worthwhile? Absolutely,” said Dave Cursons of the Grist

Mill Heritage Club, adding that last year’s Apple Day was sunny and bright, while this year the sky was overcast and dull. Though there were fewer people in attendance, Cursons said the heritage club succeeded in their aims, which was to wrap up the season with a public flourish and make the final day of the season more than just an ordinary weekend day at the heritage site, which dates from

the 19th century. “And to let people know the Grist Mill Heritage Club is still on track to bring as much shine as we possibly can, regionally, to what we think of as our heritage treasure,” added Cursons. The event included live music from Hot Apple Pie and the Similkameen Seniors Singers, as well as an apple pie contest, games and demonstrations of heritage activities, like a

hand-operated press used to make fresh apple juice. One of the most popular displays, however, was an exhibition of the many kinds of Heritage and Heirloom apples still grown in the area, as well as the newest varieties, like Ambrosia. “That was one of the best things, was to be able to acquaint people with the Heritage and Heirloom apples,” said Cursons, adding that it took a

bit of effort, drawing on several sources, including four local growers. The day wrapped up a season that has seen positive recognition for the Keremeos Grist Mill, including being featured on a Canada Post stamp. The heritage club also received strong support from groups like the Similkameen Wineries Association, who held a couple of major fundraisers for the heritage club as

well as a number of minor ones. “It’s quite substantial … in the last year, upwards of $2,000 has gone to the heritage club through the wineries association,” he said. “That’s a combination of the efforts of the association itself and some of the individual members who have put on events where they had wine raffles with proceeds to the heritage club.”

But though the future looks better than it did a few years ago, the mill needs more government investment if it is to keep functioning, according to Cursons and Jim Millar, who, along with his wife Brenda, operates the mill under contract from the province. “The stamp was a very nice uplift and we had the See Grist Mill C9

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WESTSIDE ▼ FOOD

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David Suzuki For example, eating a pound of tuna represents roughly 100 times the seafoodprint of eating a pound of sardines, according to Pauly. As long as harvests are tightly controlled to ensure that only a small portion of the total mass of living organisms is taken, eating species lower on the food chain takes much less of the world’s ecosystem energy and is therefore more sustainable. Species such as sardines, anchovies, herring, and mackerels—collectively categorized as small pelagic fish—already make up about 37 per cent of all fish landed from the ocean. The data are varied, but it appears that only about 10 to 25 per cent of small pelagic fish caught in the world are directly

consumed by humans. The remaining 75 to 90 per cent are ground up into fish meal and oils to feed pigs, cattle, farmed salmon, and chicken, or are used as bait to catch larger fish—an inefficient use of perfectly edible protein. Aside from their merits as a sustainable food source (visit SeaChoice.org), small fish are inexpensive, typically caught without using a lot of fossil fuels, and among the healthiest foods a person can eat. Health Canada recommends that pregnant women eat sardines and similar seafoods because they are valuable sources of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, calcium, and protein. Because these fish are found in tight schools, capturing them requires little chasing around, dragging of nets, or setting of lines, so their carbon footprint is low. Some research suggests that small pelagic fish may be the most efficient protein system in the world in terms of the energy used to capture

them. In 2009, B.C. sardine fishermen received about three cents a fish. I could go to Port Hardy during sardine season and buy a truckload for the price of an average Canucks ticket, $150.

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This same mass of halibut would cost about $15,000 – 100 times more. You’d think that any food that is tasty, healthy, sustainable, and cheap would be a preferred consumer choice, but direct per capita consumption of these types of fish in North America has dropped steadily since about 1985, and last year, the only remaining sardine and herring canning plant in the United States shut down.

The trend in the U.K. and Europe is the opposite. There, these types of fish are steadily growing in popularity. In the U.K. alone, demand for the Cornish sardine went from seven tonnes a year to 1,800 tonnes in less than 15 years, an increase attributed to consumers wanting local, nutritious, and sustainable options. Sardines are the second-largest fishery in Canada’s Pacific waters. But about half of the British Columbia catch is sold

as bait for the high-seas long-line fishery for tuna – ironically, a highly unsustainable enterprise. Less than a fraction of a per cent is actually eaten by Canadians. On the Atlantic coast, only a small proportion of the herring caught is eaten by humans. The rest provide bait for the lobster fishery. Sardines are a true rarity – a guilt-free food item. Every serving is one less used as bait or eaten by a pig, chicken, cow, or

farmed salmon. Given the nutritional value of sardines and other small fish, it’s possible that eating them is one of the secrets to the success of the Sedin brothers. After all, they’re from Sweden, where small fish have always been a popular food choice. with Faisal Moola David Suzuki is a scientist and broadcaster based in Vancouver. www.davidsuzuki.org.

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With wildlife about a month away from hibernating, residents of the Okanagan are being asked to respect the animals. “We have had instances the last couple of weeks where some deer have shown aggression when they have fawns with them, and that is a normal behaviour for deer.,” said conservation officer Mike Stern. “Usually if a deer has fawns, it gets a little protective. We had a couple of people chased, and if you get too close to these

does that have fawns they will chase you. The secret is you have to respect it as a wild animal and don’t get too close to it. He added for anyone with a dog, the doe will think of it as a predator. “If you see a deer you need to back off. It’s a wild animal and you don’t know what a wild animal will do. If it is cornered it will try and protect itself.” Stern, located in the southern Oknanagan, said there are a lot of deer in parts of Penticton due to the fact people have gardens, and deer feel safe in communities where they don’t have to compete for

food. “Deer are losing their fear of humans a little bit because they feel relatively safe,” said Stern. The Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen recently sent out a reminder for area residents to place their garbage out only on the day of collection due to continued sightings of bears. Garbage left out overnight can attract bears, leading to the destruction of the animal. Stern said the number of calls about bears and deer are “about normal” for this time of the season. He added that within the next month the

bear complaints should drop as they begin their hibernation. “The big thing for people right now is keep your garbage in and pick your fruit,” said Stern. “We want to make these bears be able to hibernate. We don’t want to have habituated bears because then we have to put them down. People need to be diligent with their garbage.” Anyone with a wildlife complaint or who sees an injured deer on the side of the road, is asked to contact their local conservation service office. Penticton Western News

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Boat launch to be upgraded The Casa Loma boat launch, also known as the Dupuis boat launch, on Casa Loma Road will be closed starting Monday, so crews can upgrade the facility. The closure is expected to last until Oct.29. According to the District of West Kelowna, the improvements will enable boats to be more easily launched during times

when Okanagan Lake levels are low and during inclement weather. Upgrades will include a 1.5-metre wide by four-metre long extension to the existing riprap breakwater on the southeast side of the launch. The existing 3.6-metre wide concrete pad, which extends into Okanagan Lake, will also be lengthened by 3.6 metres during

the two-week upgrade. Zumbo Construction has been contracted to do the work, with some assistance from district staff. The district plans to temporarily close the Gellatly boat launch, next to the Westbank Yacht Club, starting Oct. 25 for upgrades. More details about that work wil be released later this week, say district staff.

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As a new initiative, B.C. Hydro is using social media to reach even more customers. B.C. residents who follow the B.C. Hydro Twitter channel or the B.C. Hydro Facebook page will be eligible for $5 London Drugs gift cards. The gift card is valid for use towards the purchase of energy-efficient products. B.C. Hydro is also offering mail-in rebates on select Energy Star-rated refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers and clothes washers. Details on mail-in rebates and coupons for seasonal LEDs, drying racks and energy saving kits can be found on powersmart. ca. As a bonus during October, B.C. Hydro is offering free (working) freezer removal in addition to the year-round Fridge Buy Back program that re-

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Penticton to be in national spotlight Penticton and the South Okanagan Events Centre will be showcased to the nation with the production of Holiday Festival on Ice to be aired on CBC. On Dec. 3 Holiday Festival on Ice, featuring Canadian Olympian Joannie Rochette and Canadian country music artist George Canyon performing live, will be recorded at the SOEC for an exclusive holiday program to be seen across Canada on CBC television at a later date. “It is an excellent way to showcase Penticton,

the Okanagan and a great way to promote our city,” said Dean Clark, general manager of the SOEC and Penticton Trade and Convention Centre. Clark is the former operations manager at Kelonwa’s Prospera Place. “We feel that being so close to the holiday season and Christmas that it is going to launch that holiday spirit in our city. I think that making it a Friday you are going to see people coming into town that are going to be able to stay overnight, do some shopping and hopefully be able to use the ski hill

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news for Penticton. We all know what happened to Penticton recently with the Canucks being here and the training camp and what took place with the future NHL stars,” said Ashton, adding those events were shown on national sports networks. “Every morning that week (on the sports networks) I heard Penticton, Penticton, Penticton.” Ashton said Global Spectrum is stepping up with the addition of Clark as SOEC general manager, who in recent years worked as the general manager of Prospera Place in Kelowna. “We have got nothing to fear with them. We have a better facility here, better acoustics and we are going to have a lot better acts,” said Ashton. Tickets for the Holiday Festival On Ice go on sale on Oct. 15 at 10 a.m. with prices starting at $25 and going up to $80. A limited offer of an ice level event ticket with a meet and greet can be purchased for $100, while groups of 10 or more can arrange to have dinner and meet and greet packages by contacting the SOEC. Tickets can be purchased at the box office, www.valleyfirsttix.com or by phone 1-877-763-2849. Penticton Western News

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A missing Summerland man suffering from Alzheimers disease was found earlier this week. Robert Walter Bauche, 56, was last seen at 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 12 walking his dog towards the downtown of Summerland. “It would appear that Bauche walked to the Chain Lakes area which is 60 kilometres from Summerland,” said RCMP Cpl. Bruce Haley. He was flown back to Summerland where he was checked out by B.C. Ambulance Services and turned over to the care of his wife. Bauche did complain of a sore hand injured when he fell down an embankment but otherwise, except for fatigue, did appear to be in good health. His dog was located with him and appeared to be okay as well. “We are all relieved by the outcome and would like to thank the public and media’s assistance with finding Robert,” said Haley. Tips came trickling in

on Wednesday of sightings of Bauche the previous day in the west end of Summerland near the landfill. The RCMP Southeast District Air Services helicopter was deployed Wednesday morning and concentrated its aerial search of the area west of Princeton.

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IT WOULD APPEAR THAT BAUCHE WALKED TO THE CHAIN LAKES AREA WHICH IS 60 KILOMETRES FROM SUMMERLAND. Cpl. Bruce Haley

Additional tips were received from the public indicating that Bauche may have been seen walking on the SummerlandPrinceton Road. As RCMP officers

headed in that direction, information was received at approximately 1:40 p.m. that Bauche was located at a campground at the Chain Lakes (just past Osprey Lake) near Princeton. Police responded to that location by helicopter as well as two police cars and located Bauche. “Upon receiving the report, the Summerland RCMP immediately initiated a search effort and activated the Summerland Search and Rescue Team via the Provincial Emergency Response Coordination Center,” said Haley. The search was carried out throughout the night, with searchers logging in excess of 600 km as they searched the municipality area. RCMP resources from Summerland, Penticton and the Princeton Detachments assisted in the search as well as the RCMP Southeast District helicopter based in Kelowna. Summerland Review

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The head of the association representing local wine producers is taking a wait-and-see approach on plans to change liquor taxes. Delegates at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in Whistler earlier this month voted unanimously to lobby the province to launch an alcoholism reduction strategy. Proposed reforms call for higher taxes on strong liquor and other high-alcohol beverages like vodka coolers. “Anything like that is a concern for wine producers,” said Jack Fraser, president of the Bottleneck Drive Association, a local group that represents area wineries. Municipal leaders are pushing for the reforms after receiving input from B.C. Coalition for Action on Alcohol Reform. Coalition chair Lembi Buchanan said the current tax regime—which

does not escalate according to alcohol content— encourages heavy drinking, especially among young people who will seek cheaper but more potent options. This behaviour has en-

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couraged binge drinking, accidents, crime and other health problems, she said. “The communities are so fed up with bearing the burden of the high cost of alcohol abuse,” Buchanan said adding that the passage of the resolution pleased her. The tax shift wouldn’t alter the price of most beer and wine, she said. “We don’t want to

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April, pegging the price of liquor to alcohol content. That move drove up the cost of targeted highalcohol beer, coolers, cider and wine by as much as 40 per cent, but also appeared to decreasepublic drunkenness and police calls from neighbourhoods where residents suffer from chronic alcoholism. B.C. provincial health officer Dr. Perry Kendall has endorsed the concept. But it is not clear whether it will turn out to be anything more than a thought experiment, at least for now. Rich Coleman, the provincial minister responsible for liquor policy, has so far shown little interest in alcohol pricing reform. While Fraser acknowledges this situation, he is not taking any chances in reminding the public that the wine industry remains an important element of plans to promote tourism. Summerland Review

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