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KELOWNA ROCKETS goaltender Adam Brown reached a personal milestone last weekend by recording his 100th WHL regular season win.
WENDY’S restaurants across the Okanagan Thompson region will again host the fundraiser on Wednesday that helps send disabled and terminally ill children on a one-day trip to Disneyland.
THE WINNER of the hot tub grand prize raffle prize offered by the Kraft Hockeyville campaign and the Westside Warriors, a fundraiser for the local food bank, has been announced.
ALISTAIR WATERS says don’t expect the new council to endorse a zero tax increase philosophy for the 2013 budget.
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Homophobia complaint arises at hotel Kathy Michaels STAFF REPORTER
A local lesbian couple is claiming a simple kiss opened their eyes to a type of discrimination deeply imbedded in Kelowna. Susan Hillock, her girlfriend and two other women went to the Vines Lounge at the Delta Grand Hotel for a post-hockey meal this weekend, when their night was upended by what they think was a clear case of homophobia. “We were sitting quietly at the bar, and I leaned over and kissed my partner on the mouth,” said Hillock, a UBC Okanagan professor, who teaches about homophobia and discrimination, among other things. “It was a chaste kiss.” Regardless, they believe their public display of affection ruffled some feathers and set off a chain of events that has her considering legal action against the hotel chain. “The two women with us said the (restaurant manager) had walked by when I kissed her and his face (looked) disgusted,” she said. He then went to the bar, had a conversation with the server and Hillock learned shortly thereafter, cut her off. “I asked the manager to come over and said, ‘why are you refusing me service?’” she said.
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LIBERAL PARTY SAVIOUR?…Local residents turned out in great numbers at the Okanagan College lecture theatre last
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Saturday afternoon to hear the thoughts and ideas of Quebec MP Justin Trudeau, the son of former prime minister Pierre Trudeau. See story on A6.
Shoulder season tourism in need of marketing boost ASSISTANT EDITOR
The president and CEO of Tourism Kelowna says her organization needs to be more aggressive in marketing this area in the spring and summer months if it wants to get back to the visitor num-
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bers seen prior to the recession. Nancy Cameron said while the summer is always strong in the Okanagan, in order to get back to the stellar level of tourism seen in Kelowna (and across Canada) in 2008, more work has to be done to shore up the “shoulder”
seasons. “We are still about three per cent lower then we were in 2008,” said Cameron, who delivered a state-of-the industry report to representatives of the local tourism industry earlier last week. “It was not just a blip in 2009, it’s an on-going
problem.” Tourism numbers here dropped off dramatically in 2009, down 10 per cent, because of the biting effects of the economic downturn and despite climbing back slightly in the last two years, have still not returned to the 2008 level.
Cameron said because tourism is so closely tied to issues such as employment and discretionary spending, it is often one of the first things cut from the personal budgets when times get tough. “Right now, the whole recession is one people’s minds. People are just
cautious,” Cameron said. While promoting summer travel here won’t be forgotten, Tourism Kelowna plans to “laser in” on travellers who it knows like to visit areas for specific activities, such as golfers and wine buffs. “We’re going to be highly tactical and fo-
cused to reach people we know have a high propensity to travel,” said Cameron. Part of that is by shifting its messaging away from generalizations and stressing specifics. See Marketing A4
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Downtown plan seeks feedback Alistair Waters ASSISTANT EDITOR
Kelowna is finally going public with its proposed downtown plan. The plan, which came out of the ill-fated attempt to redevelop the area around the foot of Bernard Avenue, know as the Downtown Comprehensive Development Plan, or CD-21, has been in the works for several years. On Monday, city council gave staff the greenlight to go public with the plan before it is presented for approval next month. The 80-page plan, which was the subject of several public meetings, consultations, survey and open houses, will be posted on the city’s website at kelowna.ca. It attempts to identify a new vision for downtown following a very successful charette held last year. No one other than city staff and council members have seen the draft plan yet. The plan includes the recently approved building heights policy for downtown that allows council to grant variances, in some parts of downtown, for building as tall as 26 storeys. The plan does address the issue of reverting Lawrence and Leon Avenues—both currently one-way streets—back to two-way traffic, but says that should not be done until after 2015 so as not to interfere with the planned revitalization of nearby Bernard Avenue. Bernard is scheduled to undergo a major renovation starting in the fall. That work will continue in the spring and fall of 2013. The plan estimates the current downtown core population at 11,000 with is expected to grow to just over 15,000 by 2030.
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UPHILL CLIMB…The Kelowna Fire Department’s high angle rescue team were called into action on Friday afternoon after a
minivan driven by a 38-year-old woman on the Dilworth Drive hill descent skidded off the road and rolled over several times before coming to a stop at the bottom of the mountain’s south-facing hill. Firefighters were able to extract the driver from the Kia Sedona, place her on a backboard stretcher and hoist her up the hill while working in -20 C temperatures. Evidence of the road’s slippery conditions were illustrated again on Sunday when a Nissan Pathfinder, with a man and woman inside along with their three dogs, slid off Dilworth Drive while proceeding up the hill. Police say the vehicle rolled at least once before coming to rest on its driver’s side facing uphill. The couple and their dogs were able to get out of the vehicle, having suffered only minor injuries.
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▼ WENDY’S FUNDRAISER
Orange County sheriffs proud to support Dreamlift Day Wade Paterson STAFF REPORTER
They might be coming into weather up to 40 degrees cooler than what they’re used to, but members of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department are still looking forward to making the trip up north to help out with Wendy’s Dreamlift Day 2012. Five sheriffs and two individuals from the Orange County Sheriff’s Advisory Council will be making the trip up to B.C.’s interior to witness the fundraising event and meet the people behind Dreamlift Day, which takes place in Wendy’s restaurants across the
Bill Griffin Thompson Okanagan region on Wednesday. Lieut. Bill Griffin, a 25year Orange County sheriff veteran who is chief of police services for Laguna Woods, will be making his second Dreamlift Day appearance. “My first experience
was a couple years ago. We flew into Kelowna and then the RCMP (took) me out to Kamloops. I had a tremendous time,” said Griffin. Griffin said he was amazed by the participation of the community. “Once they open up it’s one long line supporting the cause. People would come back for three meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.” He said he was impressed to see the families of kids who had gone on previous Dreamlift trips still supporting the cause. Griffin has seen both sides of the Dreamlift process—the fundraiser and the trip to Disneyland.
The whole concept of the fundraiser is one that hits home for him as his 19-year-old son, Ben, has autism. “My son can’t talk when he goes to Disneyland. He doesn’t need to talk; he just enjoys it immensely. It’s the same with these kids,” said Griffin. “A lot of (the children) are in wheelchairs and you would think that Disneyland might be problematic, but it’s not… they are smiling from the beginning of the day until you get them back on the plane. “And all of this is paid for by people going to Wendy’s on Dreamlift
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Day.” The sheriffs will likely be busy again on Wednesday. Griffin said he’s prepared to flip burgers, hand
out stickers and meet local residents who have embraced this event for many years. This year, the Dreamlift Day fundraiser will surpass the $1 million mark. To take in the special occasion, Wendy Thomas—daughter of the late Dave Thomas, founder of Wendy’s Restaurant— will be visiting the region to show her support for the effort. “She’s a national figure. From what I’ve read of her father, (the family is) very big into giving back to the community,” Griffin said. In a phone interview with Wendy Thomas last
week, she told the Capital News she would love to accompany the kids on the Dreamlift trip someday. If she did, she might have an experience similar to Griffin’s. “This year, I walked with a young man by the name of Gregory from Penticton,” he recalled. “When we were on Small World, just riding through the ride and seeing his face—it will last with (me) for a lifetime.” Griffin said. “The sheriff’s department is very appreciative for being a part of this.” wpaterson @kelownacapnews.com
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NEWS ▼ TOURISM
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Online resource centre created City repeats tax lesson Alistair Waters ASSISTANT EDITOR
The Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association has launched a major project to develop a comprehensive Online Tourism Resource Centre for
all communities, businesses and individuals involved in the region’s $1.75-billion tourism industry. The resource centre, located on TOTA’s recently revamped website, will provide a “one-stop-
Focus planned for golfing and wineries Marketing from A1 She used the example of telling the travelling public this area is not just a great place to golf but that there are 19 golf courses to choose from, something that may come as a surprise to golfers, even those who already know in generalities this a good place to play. The same can be done with the wineries, highlighting the fact there are 24 in this area, offering something for every wine lover’s palette. “Those two products are the ones leading this approach,” Cameron said of golf and wine tourism. While summer visitors tend to stay longer, the typical shoulder season visitor is more likely to come for a long weekend and, according to Tourism Kelowna’s latest five-year study, predominantly come from B.C. or Alberta and either drive here or take a short flight. Recently, the local tourism promotion organization released figures that show increases in all but one area when it comes to the economic impact of tourism—visitor spending. That fell three per cent over the five year period from 2006 to 2011. The study showed the number of visitors that came here rose 26.9 per cent over the same five years to 1.5 million last year, the number of direct jobs created by the industry rose 39.7 per cent to 7,027 and the economic output rose 68.7 per cent to $653 million. awaters@kelownacapnews.com
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“Property owners with assessment increases above the average will notice a proportionately higher per cent increase in municipal taxes and those with a change below the average will experience a lower than average tax change.” Once the 2012 municipal budget is finalized in May, tax rates will be calculated using the revised assessed values provided by B.C. Assessment. For further details on the City of Kelowna budget, visit kelowna.ca/budget. Meanwhile, residents can also estimate their 2012 municipal taxes using the online calculator at kelowna.ca/propertytax. “The Property Tax Estimator provides a quick way for residents or new home buyers to estimate their 2012 tax bill,” said George King, revenue manager. “Residential property owners simply enter their assessed values from 2011 and 2012 found on their assessment notice.” The city says the annual reassessment process does not generate revenue for the Kelowna. The assessments distribute the share of the tax burden in an equitable fashion based on estimated current market value. Property owners with questions or those wishing to appeal their property assessments should contact BC Assessment or visit bcassessment.ca for more information.
Head start on Bernard revitalization project Alistair Waters ASSISTANT EDITOR
The $14.5-million revitalization work on Bernard Avenue is not scheduled to start until this fall, but the city is getting an early start to figuring out what lies beneath the surface of the street. Alternating lane re-
strictions are now in effect on Bernard during the evenings to accommodate underground geotechnical investigation for the detailed design for streetscape, utility and road improvements. The work started Sunday and crews will work at night until Wednesday (Jan. 25) from 7 p.m.
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The city is making its annual explanation about the difference between property assessments and the actual tax that residents pay. Property owners are being reminded that a change in assessment values does not necessarily result in an equivalent percentage change in municipal taxes. “We want to remind residents that property assessments are not their tax bill,” said Keith Grayston, financial services director for the City of Kelowna. “The actual change to the 2012 property tax rate will not be determined until the city and other taxing authorities have completed their budgets in May.” Property owners in Kelowna, as well as Lake Country, Peachland, West Kelowna and the regional district, should all have received their annual assessment notices from B.C. Assessment by now. “Although the assessed value of residential properties in Kelowna has decreased on average by 3.2 per cent for 2012, property owners with that average change will see an estimated 0.11 per cent increase in their municipal property taxes,” said Grayston. That’s because that was the size of the tax increase settled on by city council for the provisional budget following last week’s budget deliberations. The budget will be finalized in May and that figure could change but Mayor Walter Gray said he does not expect much of a change if any at all.
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MP Justin Trudeau, the Liberal Party’s critic for youth, post-secondary and amateur sport, was the special guest speaker at Fair Shake: A public forum on social change and progressive solutions, hosted by Occupy Kelowna, Council of Canadians and the Okanagan Institute on Saturday. Trudeau began by saying that he wanted most of his time to be used answering questions from community members. “There is too much speaking at people by politicians and I think that’s one of the reasons that people get so cynical about politics,� said Trudeau. “We have a government right now that’s very effective at fostering that cynicism. “It’s a government that explains, in its own ideology, that it doesn’t particularly like government, it doesn’t believe government has a role to play in addressing inequalities or directing a country towards more prosperity or more justice.� The 40-year-old politician went on to say that fewer and fewer Canadians believe the government can be a solution to their problems. “Movements like Occupy highlight the tremendous frustration that people are feeling about being excluded from national dialogue. “The politics of div-
Justin Trudeau ision, the politics of fear, the politics of easy sound bites and simple solutions—that address common sense but don’t actually have any basis in facts—are polluting this country.� Trudeau said that, in his opinion, Canada is no longer standing up for what is right. “We’re no longer standing up for responsible multilateralism; we’re no longer standing up for development as much as we’re standing up to be an extension of the American militaryindustrial complex; we’re no longer standing up as a voice for balance and sustainability around the environment.� He spoke about his conversations with young people and how he feels that they are incredibly interested about what’s going on in the world; however, they feel overwhelmed by their inability to affect it. He noted that only onethird of those between 18
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Missing West Kelowna man Andrew LaLonde was coming off seven days of binge drinking and suffering from hallucinations when he was last seen, heightening his family’s concern for his well-being. “He struggles with alcoholism,” said his sister Jessie LaLonde, Monday, at an RCMP press conference where a public plea for sightings of her 30-year-old brother was re-issued on the heels of a failed Search and Rescue ground search. “I just don’t know where his mind is at.” Andrew had driven to Jessie’s house, sober, the night of Jan. 17 and was showing signs of mental distress—namely hallucinating and having fearful, paranoid thoughts— which she attributed to detoxing. The next afternoon she went to his trailer in West Kelowna to follow up, and found the front door open, lights on and all his important items left behind. “He left without his wallet, keys and smokes,” she said. Neighbours saw Andrew walking away from his home earlier that day, although he didn’t communicate with any of them, avoiding eye-contact and failing to exchange any information. Andrew doesn’t have a history of going missing, and his sister said it’s unlikely that his journey
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What is clear to Jessie, however, is that there’s an urgent need for her family to have Andrew get home, safe and sound. “We’re shocked and numbed,” she said, noting friends and co-workers have offered overwhelming support in the days following his disappearance, but it’s not helping to carve a clear path forward. “We don’t know what to do,” she said. “(We) want him home safe… he’s still my brother and (their) son, we miss him, and love him.” And if Andrew is out there reading or listening to media coverage, Jessie wants him to remember to not feel “shame, guilt or embarrassment…just
come home.” The Central Okanagan Search and Rescue conducted an extensive ground search of the area but Lalonde was not located. The Search and Rescue effort concluded pending further information. Lalonde is described as a 30-year-old Caucasian man. He is 5-foot-9 and 176 pounds with short brown hair and brown eyes. If you see Lalonde or have any information as to his whereabouts, please call the West Kelowna RCMP at 250-768-2880, Crimestoppers at 1-800222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.crimestoppers.net to report your information.
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Women take issue with being accused of being ‘over-gregarious’ Complaint from A1 She was told she’d been “over-served” and was being “over gregarious.” Considering the boisterous group of Amer-
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leave without paying. Following “due process” she and her girlfriend went to the desk manager, made their concerns known and her friends stayed behind to pay the bill. “I was really, really upset,” she said. “Here I am, a 50 year old woman, bawling on the couch, being treated like we’re criminals… second class citizens.” It was an unsettling episode that reinforced Hillock’s belief that Kelowna is a less than gayfriendly community. As she pointed out, a “known homophobe” was elected mayor, and many queer people she’s met are afraid to show their affec-
tion for their spouses or partners in public. That said, the Delta claims that Hillcock’s view is at odds with what their staff, and restaurant patrons, witnessed. Daniel Bibby, the hotel’s general manager, said they’ve contacted each member of the group of four Monday to further discuss what happened, and come to a resolution. A meeting had yet to be scheduled. In the meantime, however, he’s sticking with his staff member’s decision to cut off service. “From statements we’ve gathered, we have a clear picture of this case. I am concerned about the allegations and I take their
comments seriously,” said Bibby. “We don’t permit discrimination of any kind. We respect communication and equality—so for me this came as quite a shock.” By his estimates, Hillock was drunk so she was cut off and what happened after is all a part of a “big misunderstanding.” “From what I see this is the hotel being compliant with B.C. liquor laws,” he said. “We have a great team of service staff who are well trained, and refuse additional drinks to people they believe are intoxicated…sexual orientation was never the issue.”
Bibby says witnesses have submitted statements reinforcing their view that once Hillock was cut off, her group became aggressive. That’s when they were ousted. Hillock denies this account vehemently and is consulting lawyers to deal with what she deems to be a slanderous characterization. She’s also thinking about going to the Human Rights Tribunal. Bibby said he hopes that the misunderstanding will be resolved before then, and Hillock and her friends will continue to go to the Vines restaurant. kmichaels @kelownacapnews.com
Police put party bus on the sidelines Kathy Michaels STAFF REPORTER
Owners of a Kelowna bus service provided everything their partyminded clientele could
dream of. Unfortunately their business plan fell short of what was needed to let the good times continue to roll. For the last three weeks a company named Embassy Mobile Entertainment offered their customers a ride in an updated 1970’s Ford school bus fitted with a stripper pole, music, a dance floor and no shortage of drinks. Problem was, however, the concept was nothing short of illegal, and once it came to police attention they were asked to keep an eye out for the
party on wheels. “Shortly after 10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21 our very own Citizens on Patrol located the party bus and notified on-duty members of its whereabouts,” said Const. Kris Clark, noting that “dancing on a bus is ill advised” but open alcohol is downright illegal. “The bus was travelling northbound on Highway 97 near Leckie when it was stopped by police.” The 10 passengers onboard were of legal drinking age, but the illegality of what they were doing meant all their alcohol
was seized and they were sent on their way. “The driver was found to have the appropriate class of licence but was operating the bus without the proper chauffeur’s permit,” said Clark. He was held responsible for the open booze and was issued violation tickets with the Motor Vehicle Act and the Liquor Control and Licensing Act. Whether their business licence will stand up also remains to be seen. Clark explained it’s believed there is concern the
licence was gained under false pretences. It’s the first time Kelowna police have made mention of party buses in this city, but they have existed in other cities and countries for quite some time. In recent years, it seems there has been a crackdown. Police forces in various urban centres sought out, fined and shut down party buses for the same reason Kelowna’s was— alcohol is not supposed to be consumed in any form of ground transportation. kmichaels@kelownacapnews.com
Kelowna police staffing report is done Alistair Waters ASSISTANT EDITOR
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afternoon council meeting. The report, which will follow on the heels of council’s approval of four more officers and a crime analyst in the 2012 budget, is expected to confirm the local RCMP commander’s contention that the city detachment is understaffed for the amount of work it has to do. According to a Statistics Canada report released last month, Kelowna is the most under-policed metropolitan area in the country, with the lowest number of officers per 100,000 population. RCMP Supt. Bill McKinnon, who appeared before council last week during the budget deliberations, successfully made his case for the additional four officers and the civilian crime analyst. “To be honest, we need the help,” he told council. awaters@kelownacapnews.com
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theatre Jan. 27, 7: 30 p.m. The film is an investigation into irregularities with electronic voting systems during the 2000 and 2004 elections in the
U.S., particularly in parts of Florida. The director and associate director for the nonprofit election watchdog group, Black Box Voting,
attempt to discover the extent to which it would be possible to alter results on the electronic voting machines of Diebold Election Systems.
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Hockeyville campaign, Westside Warriors team up for food bank Volunteers with West Kelowna’s Kraft Hockeyville bid and representatives with the Westside Warriors last week presented Dave Ford an $8,000 hot tub, donated by the Melvin family at Beachcomber Home Leisure. The hot tub was a grand prize offered in a raffle drive by the Warriors and Kraft Hockeyville group to raise donations for the Westside Food Bank. The drive raised over $4,000 in food donations and $1,000 in cash. Andrew Deans, Kraft Hockeyville campaign co-chair and
Westside Warriors director of operations, was thrilled with the fundraising efforts. “The whole philosophy behind Kraft Hockeyville is the same philosophy we have at the Warriors, which is to support community spirit and help support the people of our community,� said Deans. “This fundraising drive, coupled with our work to help raise donations for the food bank back in December through our involvement with the West Kelowna Kraft Hockeyville Family Winterfest, has helped provide much needed sup-
port for the food bank during one of the most critical periods of the year. “We’re thrilled for the Ford family, thankful to the Melvin family and Beachcomber for their generous donation and couldn’t be happier to be helping such an important cause in our community.� The West Kelowna Kraft Hockeyville team continue their bid for the 2012 Kraft Hockeyville title with more events scheduled for later this month. In mid-February, West Kelowna’s inaugural Mini Sticks tournament, sponsored by Orchard Ford and the Real Canadian Superstore, will be held at the Westbank Superstore location.
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il pipelines are at the forefront of political debates these days both in B.C. and the U.S. In our province, the National Energy Board public hearing process has begun on the Northern Gateway oil pipeline project from Alberta to Kitimat. Environmentalists from both Canada and the U.S. are lining up to oppose this project, which appears to have the tepid blessing of Prime Minister Stephen Harper, while B.C. Premier Christy Clark has yet to wade
into the debate and state the province’s position on the project. Meanwhile in the U.S., President Barack Obama has put a temporary halt on the Keystone XL pipeline project, which would ship crude oil from Canada to America’s Gulf Coast refineries. Obama put a hold on the project because part of the pipeline’s route went through an environmentally sensitive region in Nebraska. The pipeline proponent for Keystone XL is al-
ready working on a way to bypass the controversial Nebraska portion of the pipeline to get the project back on track. In both cases, many people are asking in this era of alternative energy creation, why are we building pipelines of this magnitude. The answer is because our collective commitment to alternative energy in North America is absent. Oil is still a relatively cheap commodity to produce, and the pro oil and gas interests both in Canada and the U.S. spend millions lobby-
ing the national governments to support their industry, playing the job creating benefits of both projects and playing to the political myth of being energy selfreliant. But our dependence on oil won’t change in the alternative energy direction until Canadian and American voters make that point heard at the ballot box. But that mandate hasn’t happened yet, so the oil industry’s lobbying efforts will continue to hold the greatest influence on U.S and Canadian politicians.
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rafting a budget is never an easy task. But the finance folks at Kelowna city hall seem to have figured it out pretty well over the years. And once again their peers in the business of figuring out how best to separate you from your hard-earned money in order to run, and improve, the city have chosen to recognize Kelowna staff members for their efforts. For the 10th year in a row, Kelowna’s finance department has been given an award for its budget by the group that represents municipal finance departments across North America.
It seems the folks That said, those CITY same local bureaucrats from elsewhere like CONFIDENTIAL deserve some credhow the folks here not only prepare the it for the job they did budget, but also how this year. they sell it to the people Handed the unenvibeing asked to pay. able task of coming I’ve said it before, up with a budget that Alistair doesn’t raise taxes deand I’ll say it again— Waters spite the fact the cost promoting this particular award has got of running the city to be the toughest task anyone at has increased by an estimated 2.6 per City Hall will face. How do you concent, they crafted a financial plan that vince the people you are taxing that cuts some things but doesn’t slash and you are doing such a good job taking burn. their money that other people think Big on capital spending—thanks it’s great? in large part to financial reserves built
up over the years for specific future needs—the budget proposes a tax hike of just one-tenth of one per cent. But as much as the members of the new council may trumpet the achievement, don’t hold your breath the feat will be repeated next year. Following last November’s civic election, several members of the new council expressed concern about a budget with no tax increase but they realized there was no turning back for this year. The reality is the current council was handed the blueprint for a “zero per cent” budget because that was the marching order city staff was given by
the previous council. Given that Kelowna’s budget planning started last summer and was virtually complete by the time the current mayor and councillors were sworn into office in December, there was no turning back. In the end, all that was left for the new council to do was go over the numbers, quibble about a few minor additions and bask in the glory of the first (nearly) zero budget in 30 years. But this is now and next year will be then. If the powers that be at City Hall have their way, there won’t be a repeat performance in 2013. awaters@kelownacapnews.com
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some form of higher education. The costs have become so high that many Canadians are either not able to access education or need to take on loans to make it through. I believe that everyone should have the right to pursue their education if they are qualified and
want to study. It is time for the government to recognize the importance of universal education and to fund it properly in Canada. Tom Macauley director at large, UBC Students’ Union Okanagan CFS Local 3
Comments from the Web on Trudeau To the editor: Re: Celebrity Liberal MP Coming to Kelowna, Jan. 20 Capital News. Political “rock star”? (lead sentence) Is your cheque in the mail for the tongue-bath you’ve given Trudeau Jr.? Drooling over a politician whose biggest accomplishment is the sheer dumb luck of having a famous dad is very unbecoming (to say the least) for an “unbiased” reporter. Sheila J Tofflemire
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To the editor: The term political “rock star” has been used for this story by radio, TV and other media throughout the Okanagan Valley for days. The writer of this story has used quotes and accurate information to speak about Justin Trudeau’s upcoming visit to Kelowna, so perhaps I am slightly confused
as to why you would be accusing the writer of “drooling” over a politician or accusing her of being biased (“unbiased”) for using a phrase that was likely coined by the LIberal Party themselves. This looks to me like a case of the pot calling the kettle black—is Kathy “unbiased” or was your comment based upon an inherent dislike of the political party in question? Amber Coyle
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Comments from the Web on pay parking To the editor: Re: New Parking Fee Likely to Draw Some Criticism, Jan. 19 Capital News. I’ve lived in the hospital area for over 30 years and have had parking issues since the hospital started expanding. It’s not the patient visitors or cancer clinic patients and visitors but the staff—both construction and hospital staff. The first attempt to help was to go with
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two-hour parking, so the staff would come out after an hour and 45 minutes and move to a new spot. If they were ticketed, in their own words, it’s only $5—no issue. So the city upped the fine and they still park here, same people, almost daily.
Why not enforce the bylaws the way they are intended and tow the repeat offenders? The city would probably make the $28,000 they are looking for by actually enforcing their own bylaws instead of going after the residents who pay the taxes on the property. Furthermore, if they are going to charge in one area, they should be charging in all areas of the city. Dave McClellan
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Comments on Dilworth Drive To the editor: It doesn’t matter how fast COMMENTS FROM kelownacapnews.com Dilworth Drive temporariyou go if you hit ice. ly closed Friday, Jan. 20 I have always felt that hill Honestly, I can’t believe was an accident waiting to there aren’t concrete barriers along there. Anyone happen and certainly hope someone doesn’t have to could accidentally slip over and before you know it die before barriers are installed.” you are in the creek down 500 feet. Sam Port
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PETS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION
The BC SPCA is excited to announce the launch of an innovative new online pet search site that will help reunite thousands of lost pets with their anxious families. In addition to featuring photos and descriptions of lost animals in care in all BC SPCA shelters, the public will be able to post their own photos and descriptions of lost and found animals directly on the site. “Each year, the BC SPCA rescues more than 13,000 stray and lost animals,” says Lorie Chortyk, general manager of community relations for the BC SPCA. “Sadly, many of these animals do not have any form of identification linking them to their guardians and we are unable to reunite them with their families. Although we do find new loving homes for them, our first choice would obviously be to return them to their original family.” On the BC SPCA’s new pet search site, every lost animal brought to any BC SPCA shelter in the province is automatically posted for viewing online, saving valuable time for guardians looking for their lost pet, says Chortyk. “With Good Samaritans also posting found animals on the site, the chances of reuniting people with their lost pet increases.”
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Introducing our lovable ‘wild child’ Bindi. She is a very energetic girl who loves to move and run. She will definitely need to go to an active home where she can receive focused training and the exercise she needs. This breed is very intelligent, happy, outgoing and confident. That said...she does need a firm, consistent owner who understands proper leadership skills. Please come down and have an introduction if you feel you have the ideal home for her.
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BELLA
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3 YEARS OLD DOMESTIC MED HAIR BALINESE X FEMALE
ID# 253912
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Miracle came to us with her 5 sisters. She is on the timid side due to not enough socialization, but we’ve seen that she does warm up when shown love and given time. We feel a QUIET home would bring out the sweetness in her. A lot of commotion really startles her, so a calm, stable secure environment with lots of TLC would make a good ‘forever home’ for her. Once she realizes, that you have rescued her, she will be a wonderful companion. Owner surrender
ID#257915
Tuna is just the SWEETEST little girl! Why anyone would not want her is a mystery to us. She can be a bit shy, but when petting her, she rolls over onto her side for more. Tuna would make an excellent house cat...she loves to be with people and is very quiet. If you would like to meet this gem, please come down and ask for an introduction.
DAVSHA ID#56659
Davsha is one of 4 puppies looking for good loving homes. Both breeds have high energy and have tendencies to chase small animals, children and cats. Please keep this in mind if you are interested in these pups. Training and exercise are essential to their health and well being, and assuring she will become the best dog she can be.
Bella is an absolute doll! She loves people and thinks that she deserves attention all the time. She would do well in a home where she can follow you around and be your best friend. Bella will sell herself, you just have to come and meet her. Owner surrender
Owner surrender
11 YEARS OLD PARSONS JACK RUSSELL TERRIER SPAYED FEMALE
2 MOS. OLD SIBERIAN HUSKY/ GREYHOUND X FEMALE
On the site, users can post a free listing of a missing or found animal. The listing becomes part of a searchable database on the site and can be edited or removed at any time. For people who have lost a pet, a “Lost Animal” poster is generated with a photo of the missing pet, the pet’s name and description, the date and location the animal went missing and the guardian’s contact information. “We know how traumatic it can be to lose a beloved pet, and we believe this exciting new online tool will dramatically increase the number of lost animals who are quickly reunited with their anxious guardians,” says Chortyk.
MIRACLE
Santos’s breed is feisty and high energy. Even though she is a senior, she will still require vigorous exercise in order to not become bored and potentially destructive. She is OK with other dogs, so would make a good addition to a home where both canines could keep each other company. If you have the ideal environment for Santos, please come down and ask to meet her.
SANTOS ID#257992
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HOSER
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8 YEARS OLD AMER. STAFFY/LAB X NEUTERED MALE
Hoser is a very friendly senior looking for his ‘forever home’. He plays with most dogs and loves to be with people. He is easy-going and is already ready to brighten your day. He has just had his teeth cleaned and has lots of life in him. Please consider Hoser for your new buddy.
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THEODORE
CLOWIE
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ID#180914
ID#255086
2 YEARS OLD DOMESTIC MED HAIR SPAYED FEMALE
Clowie is a very sweet cat with a quiet little meow that begs you to come over and give her attention. She would make a great cuddle cat, and if you have a gentle loving ‘forever home’ for her, she will love you always. Please come down and spend some time with her. Came in as a stray
3 YEARS OLD DEGU MALE
Theodore and his 2 partners remind us of “Alvin and the Chipmunks”. They are hilarious to watch and fun to interact with. Due to their delicate structure they are not suited for small children. If you enjoy energetic characters and have the time to give him proper care and attention (as they do have specific needs such as food and housing), then please come down and spend some time with Theodore & the others.
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Forrest was very scared when we first got him, but is starting to come around. He is unsure of the other cats, but did come in with others. We feel Forrest would do well in a mellow home with a gentle caring hand to help him bloom. He is a big, beautiful black boy with golden eyes. If you would like to meet him, please come down and ask for an introduction. Owner surrender
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CAPITAL NEWS
BUSINESS
Connecting the dots to finding business growth
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AWARD WINNERS…UBC Okanagan faculty of management students recently brought home
a third-place trophy from the prestigious Manitoba International Marketing Competition at the University of Manitoba. The five students—Alexandra Upward, from West Vancouver; Akhil Gupta, from North Vancouver; Andreea Bianchi, from West Kelowna; Shelby Burgart, from Penticton and Manuel Leckel, an international student from Schrobenhausen, Germany—competed against schools from around the world. Each team had to build a company from scratch, starting with the same amount of money, material and whatever was needed to build the fictitious corporation. Each team had eight weeks to build up the company before heading to Winnipeg for the marketing competition.
Economic sustainability conference hosted by Fresh Outlook Foundation More than 250 economic sustainability guest speakers and experts will descend on Kelowna for the annual Building SustainAble Communities conference Feb. 27 to March 1 at the Delta Grand Hotel. The participants will come from the public, private, nonprofit and academic sectors, with the event organized by the Fresh Outlook Foundation. “Last year’s event drew 500 delegates from more than 80 B.C. com-
munities,” said Fresh Outlook Foundation founder and chief executive officer Joanne de Vries. “This year’s conference will be bigger and better, with a huge range of sustainability topics—everything from wastewater technologies to collaborating across cultures.” Sponsorships from UBC Okanagan and New Monaco Enterprise Corp have paved the way for 75 students from UBC Okanagan and Okanagan College to attend. Among the confer-
ence events planned include an exercise using Lego on Feb. 27 to help illustrate the challenges facing different sector groups in community sustainability. The two keynote speakers for the Feb. 28 session will be Jon Hawkes, from Australia, who is recognized as a world leader in the fourpillars approach to community sustainability, and internationally renowned author Bob Willard. The theme for Feb. 29 conference presenta-
tions will be “Conversations That Count,” which will feature key thought leaders and practitioners in community sustainability and ecological economics. The March 1 session will focus on leadership to generate sustainability solutions, including a features a debate between representatives from industrial agriculture and ecological agriculture. For a complete conference itinerary, check out the website www.freshoutlookfoundation.org.
s I began to reflect last week on the state of the progress with the Entrepreneurship Strategy Initiative that began June, 2011, on the steps of Kelowna City Hall, I found myself reflecting on our purpose for the initiative. The idea is to explore a connecting the dots symmetry to have our mission reflect a glimpse of the regional landscape pertaining to entrepreneurship development— look at what we have collectively achieved and what we can game plan to do better under a coordinated strategy. The connecting the dots theme stems from the recognition that while we have many pieces of the entrepreneurial jigsaw puzzle evident in the Okanagan Valley, there remains a perception that many of us have heard over and over. That perception is a lack of effective coordination among service providers and stakeholders, hence the optimization of stimulating entrepreneurial pursuit falls short of where and how it might be. I have been having this vision of working in concert with many to identify an entrepreneurial strategy game plan, to provide the tools and recipe for greatness that lies at our fingertips. I found myself brought to the threshold of this “aha moment” when I read recently an item on the Internet that
ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT
Joel Young made it very clear to me what we collectively can achieve when we move in the right direction. The entrepreneurial spirit isn’t just about money—it’s about building wealth, both financial and personal, through resources that only great relationships can bring. It’s truly about connecting the dots, those connection points of intelligence, wisdom, desire and ability that are innate to all people. It’s about having the intuition not only to know those connection points exist, but also to know what to do with them to continuously cultivate innovation, creativity and initiative. An eye-opening article I read recently referenced the life and legacy of Steve Jobs, explaining how the Apple co-founder used his intuition to connect his dots of opportunity that didn’t yet exist for him. This revelation proceeded to bring me back to the Okanagan Valley entrepreneurship strategy initiative, an undertaking that has involved close to 30 other valley community leaders. The goal is to assess where the dots may not be
connected in a manner to achieve the multitude of personal and venture success available to us. After digesting the story about Jobs, I was inspired to google “connecting the entrepreneurial dots” and was overwhelemd with a tsunami of information based on that powerful theme. This all led to arrive at the thought of how our strategy working group might be inspired to identify and assess its own connecting the dots formula to build the bridges and links to entrepreneurial success in our valley. So consider this— new entrepreneurs tend to underestimate the cost of launching a new venture and don’t access sufficient funds to make their dream a reality. Without sufficient capital, the entrepreneur can be put in the unenviable task of finding additional financing at a time when they should be concentrating on the venture operations and management. Connecting the dots would seem logical in this circumstance, to help an entrepreneur understand the financial and other resources required to get their venture off the ground at the start. It isn’t enough to say there are existing providers to assist the entrepreneurial dream and organizations who are designed to lend a coaching and mentoring hand. We truly need the assessment of what is working and what is not, and then collaboratively set about to create a realistic and realizable network and toolbox that is integrated with unquestionable efficiency and effectiveness. We must together trust ourselves trust ourselves to think big together for the thousands of self-employed folks we have in our midst who strive to navigate their entrepreneurial journey in the face of adversity, and along the way bring wealth and opportunity through the resources that only great relationships and connecting the dots can bring. Joel Young is founder of the Okanagan Valley Entrepreneurs Society. eagleyoung@shaw.ca
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NEWS ▼ FINANCE
Passing the family business to the next generation W
hen I am asked how someone can pass their company onto the next generation, my answer is usually is, “It depends.” Some of the things that it depends on include: • whether or not the shareholder has any capital gains deduction room • whether or not the next generation is going to pay for the business or if the shares are to be gifted to them; • whether or not the shareholder will be requiring income from the business after the common shares are given up • whether or not future taxes will be an issue. I can tell you the basic steps required would be to freeze the value of the current shareholder’s holdings and have the future growth pass onto the next generation either through a corporate reorganization or with the use of a holding company. This includes the calculation and planning for the taxes that would arise on death of the shareholder or sale of the shares. If there is capital gains deduction room available, you would want to take advantage of that.
BEHIND THE COUNTER
Gabriele Banka Finally you need to determine the timing and orderly transfer of the shares and control of the operation to the next generation. Perhaps the shareholder still wants to be involved in the business to help the next generation over some hurdles. They can do that by remaining a director in the corporation. If serving as a director, a choice can be made to pay some sort of management fee which needs to included in a personal tax return. Make sure that fee is not so large that it would cause their pension benefits to be clawed back. In order to freeze the value of the current shareholder’s holdings requires an assessment of the value of the business. This can be determined by a designated accountant or a certified
business valuator. If the shareholder wants payment for their shares, they can then sell the common shares to the next generation for a nominal amount and then take out preferred shares for the value of the company which are paid out as funds are available. This transfer requires that an election be made under Section 85 of the Income Tax Act to avoid immediate tax consequences. This method will trigger an immediate capital gain for the shareholder, so it is important to know if there is capital gain available as there would be taxes payable on any excess. This method is considered to be a reorganization of the corporation. The transaction may also need to be structured over a number of years to avoid the alternative minimum tax. The corporation would incur taxes when redeeming these preferred shares in future periods, so that is a consequence that needs to be considered and the shareholder will also have future tax consequences.
Perhaps a better solution might be to issue preferred shares that receive a set amount of dividends each year and actually have a nominal value so that taxes on death could be reduced or avoided. That may be more beneficial for both the corporation and the individual from a tax perspective. Another option is to have the shares transferred by way of a holding company. The method here is to transfer the entire value of the operating company into the holding company by way of a transfer of shares to the holding company, issue of shares out of the holding company and subsequent redemption of those shares. This method is complex and the end result is that no value has been passed to the next generation and no cash has been received by the shareholder. Again an election must be filed under Section 85 to avoid any immediate tax consequences and will result in a capital gain subject to the capital gains deduction for the shareholder.
There have also been cases where companies have transferred over to the next generation and within five years the original shareholder has taken control back, so the documentation needs to have an exit clause. There have also been cases whereby the transfer was planned to take advantage of future tax exemptions, but because the original shareholder was still effectively controlling the corporation the tax exemptions were
denied by the Canada Revenue Agency. Gabriele Banka is a Certified General Ac-
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Disney aids keeping kids safe online forum In an effort to arm local parents with the information and resources they need to keep their children safe online, First Lutheran Christian School will host an internet safety event next month. “Connecting Kids Safely in an Online World” is a two-hour workshop for parents slated for Thursday, Feb. 16, 7 to 9 p.m. From cyberbullying and password protection to inappropriate content and sexting, this forum will offer parents solutions, strategies, tips and resources to approach the issues their children face in the digital age with knowledge and confidence. “Kids are making connections in the online world from a very young age, but as parents, we often feel nervous and unprepared to empower them to protect themselves,” said Karine Veldhoen, chief learning officer at First Lutheran Christian School. “Our goal with this event is to ease fears and help parents engage with their kids about what they’re really doing online
in a positive and proactive way.” Disney Online Studios, which produces the award-winning children’s virtual world Club Penguin (www.clubpenguin.
com) is participating in the initiative by bringing in resources and an expert speaker from Netsmartz Workshop (www.netsmartz.org), an interactive, educational program that
works to educate, engage and empower children to stay safer online. Tickets for the event are $10 per person. For more information or to register, visit www.firstlutheran.ca.
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SPORTS ▼ PROFILE
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Veteran stopper hits milestone High-flying Warren Henderson STAFF REPORTER
For a guy who knew next to nothing about Kelowna—and not much more about the Western Hockey League— Adam Brown has built up a formidable body of work since arriving in the Okanagan four years ago. The 20-year-old netminder from Yorba Linda, California reached a milestone on Saturday night when he backstopped his Kelowna Rockets to a 4-3 shootout win over the Vancouver Giants. It was Brown’s 100th regular season victory, the most by a goaltender in franchise history. “I’m pretty happy to get 100 wins, it’s something I never really thought could happen, and I’m humbled by it,” said Brown, who surpassed Kelly Guard’s club record of 83 wins last year. “I’ve been lucky enough to be on teams where players give me a chance to win every night. Obviously I’ve had nights where I haven’t been my best, and the team has got the wins for me. I look at this as the team’s 100 wins.” Brown grew up in a hockey environment in the U.S., the son of Newell Brown, a longtime assistant coach in the NHL. His dad worked on the staff of the Anaheim Ducks for five seasons, before joining the Vancouver Canucks in 2010. Brown initially considered playing in the USHL and taking the American college route in his hockey career, but soon after being listed
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by the Kelowna Rockets as a 16-year-old, major junior in Canada suddenly became a viable option. Besides, the Rockets came highly recommended to him by fellow Californian and Rockets centre Colin Long, as well as Anaheim Ducks forward Travis Moen, another ex-Rocket.
Rockets host best in the league rival Kamloops Blazers.
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Warren Henderson STAFF REPORTER
ON MOST NIGHTS, HE GIVES US A CHANCE TO WIN. HE COMPETES AND NEVER GIVES UP ON PUCKS. Lorne Frey
“I wasn’t even sure where Kelowna was but I thought I’d give it a crack,” said Brown, who is also the franchise leader in career games played (183). “I saw the city, saw how the team was run and I liked it. At one point when camp was over, I wasn’t sure I wanted to give up my (U.S. university) eligibility. But in the end, I earned a spot and decided I wanted to see it through. It’s the best decision I ever made.” After playing in 29 games as a rookie, Brown’s workload spiked to 119 games over the next two seasons, along with another 35 this season. Like virtually all players, Brown has had to work his way through a slump or two during his WHL career. Still, on the whole, player personnel Lorne Frey said the 5-foot-11, 165-pound stopper’s play between the pipes over four WHL seasons has
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KELOWNA ROCKETS goalie Adam Brown has 100 regular season wins during his Western Hockey League career.
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I’VE BEEN LUCKY ENOUGH TO BE ON TEAMS WHERE PLAYERS GIVE ME A CHANCE TO WIN EVERY NIGHT. OBVIOUSLY I’VE HAD NIGHTS WHERE I HAVEN’T BEEN MY BEST, AND THE TEAM HAS GOT THE WINS FOR ME. I LOOK AT THIS AS THE TEAM’S 100 WINS. Adam Brown
been solid. “He’s a very good goalie, and for the most part he’s been pretty consistent since he got here,” said Frey. “On most nights, he gives us a chance to win. He competes and never gives up on pucks. We were
very fortunate to get him and it was the right choice to keep him back when we did.” And while the 201112 campaign hasn’t gone precisely as planned for either Brown or the Rockets, the overage netminder remains
confident both in his own abilities and the team’s potential. “Things haven’t gone quite the way I would have liked, but the important thing is I just have to keep working hard, keep improving and do everything I can to help the guys get the two points when I can,” said Brown, who has a 3.43 goals against average this season. “I have all the faith in the world in the rest of the guys. We need to just focus on each game, learn from our mistakes and get better. I’m confident we’ll do that and we’ll be a good team going into the playoffs.”
Sometimes the best teams bring out the best in their opponents. Kelowna Rockets head coach Ryan Huska hopes that very scenario unfolds on Wednesday night when the Kamloops Blazers pay a visit to Prospera Place. The Blazers (34-10-12) have won nine straight games and lead the Western Hockey League’s overall standings. “Kamloops has been playing very well, they’ve had a good season and they’ve been pretty consistent all year long,” said Huska. “Having a rival come in is a good challenge for us, it’s similar to Vancouver in that we see them a lot during the season. They’re always spirited games, and good games. We need to make sure we bring a good effort.” A good effort isn’t something Huska and Co. have been able to count on from their Rockets on a regular basis in 2011-12. Unlike Kamloops, the Rockets (20-23-2-3) have struggled mightily with consistency. On one hand, Kelowna has shown on they can compete with the league’s elite teams—one example
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was a 6-2 win over the Western Conference leading Tri-City Americans on Nov. 30. Then there are nights, such as home ice losses to last-place teams Everett and Lethbridge last week, where the coaching staff is left scratching its collective head. “That’s been the trouble the last while for us,” said Huska. “You look at our year and our issue has been a lack of consistency, no doubt about it. Some nights we look very good, then other nights we just aren’t willing to work and we just come out flat. It’s hard to figure out. “We played well against Vancouver,” Huska said of Saturday’s 4-3 shootout win at home. “Our challenge is to do the same against Kamloops, play hard and play 60 minutes.” Wednesday’s game marks the fourth meeting of the season between the teams and the first since Oct. 29. The Blazers have won the first three, 3-2, 5-2 and 4-3. The Rockets close out their five-game home stand Friday night against the Seattle Thunderbirds. whenderson @kelownacapnews.com
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SPORTS ▼ UNIVERSITY
Big win for Heat women over weekend; close one for men Wins have been few and far between, but the UBC Okanagan women are proving time and again they’re capable of playing with the country’s best teams. On Saturday night in Kelowna, the Heat ended an eight-game losing streak in Canada West volleyball with an impressive four set win (16-25, 25-21, 25-16, 25-18) over the University of Alberta Pandas, the No. 3 ranked squad in Canada. From the second set on, the Heat shut down the Pandas and put down some unstoppable kills tand played inspired defense. Myrte Schön smacked a team high total of 10 kills, and orchestrated an eight-point scoring run on rher serve in the fourth set kto help her team steal the win from the Pandas. “We haven’t been able to maintain a high level for very long periods of time,” said Heat khead coach Steve Manuel. “Myrte went back there and hit serve after serve and we just didn’t let them
sists with five kills and a 40 per cent attack rate, a strong showing for the second-year setter after making a rapid comeback from a back injury that kept her out of the matches last weekend. “I think that we have shown that we can play and that we are good enough that we can beat anybody on any given night. We let a few slip away that maybe we could have won and I think that the team just said ‘that’s enough’,” Manuel added. On Friday, the Heat won the opening set over
the Pandas, before going down to defeat 3-1 (20-25, 25-22, 25-19, 25-19). Klomps led the Heat with 10 kills on the, knocking them in at 42.9 per cent efficiency. Outside hitters Basso and Schön were close behind with nine kills each. Basso and libero Kailin Jones each contributed 13 digs. The Heat, now 3-11, will host the Regina Cougars Friday at 6 p.m.
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Riley McFarland led the Heat with 12 kills, while Greg Niemantsverdriet and Mark Broome added 8 kills. Jeremy Fostvelt and Preston Tucker each put up 10 digs. Jay Olmstead notched the most kills for the Golden Bears with 15, while Taylor Hunt and Mitch Irvine were not far behind with 14 and 13 respectively. On Saturday, Riley McFarland’s 22-kill performance wasn’t enough as the Golden Bear comSee Heat A19
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Owls prepare for Western Canadians
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The No. 1 ranked Kelowna Owls have the week off before returning to Okanagan Valley senior boys basketball action Tuesday, Jan. 31 at Norkam Secondary in Kamloops. It will be the Owls’ last game prior to the Interior Savings Western Canada Basketball Tournament at KSS, Feb. 2 to 4. The host Owls will be joined by several of the top AAA teams in Western Canada, including Alberta’s top-ranked Harry Ainlay Titans from the Edmonton. Pitt Meadows, Kitsilano, White Rock Christian, Tamanawis, St. Francis Brown from Calgary, and Regina’s Balfour Collegiate round out the field of teams. Meanwhile, the Owls boosted their league record to 5-0 last week with a pair of wins.
A weekend road trip to the Prairies didn’t bear any fruit for UBC Okanagan’s basketball teams. Both the Heat men and women came up short in Canada West action in Saskatoon and Edmonton. In men’s action Friday, the No. 5 University of Saskatchewan Huskies dropped the undermanned Heat 96-67. The Heat was without starters Steve Morrison and Bret Macdonald due to the flu, and dressed only nine players for the game. Reigning Canada West MVP Jamelle Barrett led the Huskies on offence, scoring a game-high 25 points, hitting 11-of-16 field goals Guard Yassine Ghomari was the best on the night for the Heat, netting 20 points and six rebounds, while third year
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Mitch Goodwin sunk 35 points Tuesday as KSS beat Mt. Boucherie 91-80. On Wednesday, Buzz Truss scored 28 as the Owls beat Salmon Arm 91-22. Liam McGoran grabbed 14 rebounds. Owls girls The KSS girls pushed their league mark to 3-0 with two victories last week. Kiana Lalonde scored 18 points in an 8026 win over Boucherie. Brooke Briscoe added 15 points and Kirsten Fisk had 10 rebounds. Taylor Lowenberg led the Bears with eight points. On Wednesday, Briscoe had 19 points and 10 boards in a 96-31 win over Salmon Arm. KSS, ranked No. 13 in B.C., will host their annual tournament this weekend. The Owls play Friday 7:45 p.m. vs Penticton.
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Iain Con added another 10 points for the Heat who started slowly and simply couldn’t recover. “We were heavily outrebounded in the first half (24-11),” said assistant coach Matt Heyworth, adding that the Heat “gave up too many second chance points.” On Saturday, UBCO was unable to contain Canada West all-star Jordan Baker, who netted a game high 22 points, as the University of Alberta Golden Bears rolled to an 87-54 win over the Heat. Ghomari, who sits at 0.1 point per game less than Baker, led the UBC Okanagan squad in points with 18 points, 16 coming in the first half. Point guard Bret Macdonald came off the bench to chip in with 11 points. “Bret really gave us a spark,” said Heat head coach Darren Semeniuk. “As soon as he felt good enough to play there was no way I was going to keep him out of the lineup. He is a warrior.” The Heat (2-10) will travel to Vancouver this weekend for games against the UBC Thunder-
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ASHLEY BRIKER led the Heat in scoring against the Alberta Pandas with 15 points Saturday in Edmonton. birds, Friday and Saturday at War Memorial Gymnasium.
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The Saskatchewan Huskies used their size advantage to control the boards as they coasted to
a 92-55 victory over the UBC Okanagan Heat in Canada West women’s play Friday night. The Heat were outrebounded 40-22, and struggled offenisviely shooting only 36 per cent. The post games of
Roslyn Huber and Krystal Schouten led UBCO with 13 and 12 points respectively. University of Saskatchewan freshman Dalyce Emmerson tallied her sixth double-double of the season as the post from Prince Albert tallied a game-high 17 points and 11 rebounds. On Saturday in Edmonton, the University of Alberta routed the Heat 84-40 as the No. 5 ranked held an opponent to 40 points or less for the fourth time this season. Third-year point guard Ashley Briker was at the top of the Heat scoring chart, putting away 15 points, including half of UBC Okanagan’s threepointers with two. Veteran guard Nicole Clarke pumped 20 points to lead the Pandas. The Heat women fall to 2-10 in their inaugural CIS season. They return to action when they travel to Vancouver this weekend to play the UBC Thunderbirds in a doubleheader at War Memorial Gymnasium.
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Chiefs bettered by two top teams After clawing their way nearly to the top of the Okanagan Division, the Kelowna Chiefs lost some ground on the weekend, dropping a pair of games to two of the KIJHL’s top teams. Kelowna earned a point with a 5-4 loss in Revelstoke on Friday before returning to Rutland and dropping a 4-0 decision to Beaver Valley, the first place team in the KIJHL. The Chiefs sit at 21-18-0-4, fourth place in the KIJHL’s Okanagan/Shuswap division, just six points behind Osoyoos who sits in first place.
On Friday Dane Rupert scored two goals and was named the third star of the game while Phuil Bamber and Kyle Clerke also scored for the Chiefs in the overtime loss to Revelstoke. Landon Andrusiak added a couple of assists. On Saturday against Beaver Valley the Chiefs couldn’t get the offense going in a fight-filled 4–0 loss to the Nitehawks. The Chiefs hit the road this weekend traveling to Grand Forks Friday and Spokane on Saturday.
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Warriors get point in Chilliwack Heat junior b’ball Playing their fourth game in five days, the Warriors battled back from an early deficit to earn a 3-3 tie against a physical and speedy Chiefs squad in BCHL action Sunday in Chilliwack. t After gutting-out a 3-1 victory over Vernon the night before, the Warriors showed signs of fatigue and ‘bus-legs’ earfly in the game, allowing ta pair of goals in the first 3 1/2 minutes of the opening period.
But the Tribe battled back. “It put the light bulb on for us when we went down two,” said Warrior Dru Morrison of the early deficit. “We had to work even harder to get ourselves back in it.” It was Morrison who sparked the comeback, when he drilled a long shot past Chiefs starter Mitch Gillam to get Westside on the board late in the first. Mathew Berry-Lamontagna’s first BCHL
goal early in the second pulled Westside even, and chased Gillam from the game. Bryton Udy would check in for the Chiefs, and allow the goahead goal soon after, on a screened shot from Peter MacIntosh. The Chiefs then took their turn to battle back, and evened the score on an Anderson White drive that deflected off a Warrior and past Dwayne Rodrigue. With no more goals
to be found, the contest would head to 4-on-4 overtime and then 3-on3 double OT, before the clubs settled for a single point each. At week’s end, the Chiefs still lead the Warriors by 10 points for the fourth and final playoff spot in the BCHL’s Interior Conference. The teams will meet five more times this season, including this Wednesday night in West Kelowna.
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Laurie Troock (Remax) jumped out to a 7-1 lead after four ends, then cruised to a 10-2 win over Louise Roberts-Tay-
lor (Sierra Marketing) Wednesday in the Grant Thornton Ladies Superleague of Curling. In other action, firstplace Leanne Ursel (McDonalds/Kelowna Ford Lincoln) defeated Jeanette Bosch (Omega Cable Inc.) 9-2. Pegi Hayashi (L&D Meats) won by default over Maureen Bird (Odlum Brown), and Judy MacKenzie (Nutrilawn) won by default over Marylin Zubick (LPS Dentistry/Protech). The standings after
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WLT Ursel (McDonalds/Ford Lincoln) 13 1 0 Troock (Remax) 8 6 0 Bosch (Omega Cable Inc.) 77 0 Bird (Odlum Brown) 6 62 MacKenzie (Nutrilawn) 67 1 Hayashi (L&D Meats) 57 2 Roberts Taylor (Sierra Marketing) 49 1 Zubick (LPS Dentistry/ Protech) 392
The UBC Okanagan Heat will launch its junior basketball program with an initial identification session on Sunday, Feb. 5 at UBCO. The program offers an opportunity for young, motivated basketball players to improve and develop their basketball skills and understanding of the game. The program’s coaches are knowledgeable, experienced, and committed to creating a positive learning environment for the junior Heat teams. The rep basketball program runs from April to June. Tournament play will be against rep teams from other B.C. communities The age groups are U13, U15, and U17 for both boys and girls. For more information or to register, please contact the Heat women’s
basketball head coach, Heather Semeniuk at heather. semeniuk@ubc.ca, or (250) 575-2259.
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The 2012 Bishop Open Chess Tournament will be held Saturday, Feb. 4 at UBC Okanagan. The format features time control—30 minutes per player—touch move, and Swiss pairing. Players will get six games with rounds at 9, 10:20 and 11:40 a.m., and 2, 3:20 and 4:40 p.m. The cost is $15 per person. Games are not rated and there are no federation dues. Cash prizes will be awarded based on entries. The event will be held in Arts 102. Registration is at 8:30 a.m. For more information, contact Greg Bishop at greg.bishop@ubc.ca
Heat from A17 pleted the weekend sweep with a four-set verdict (2325, 25-22, 25-19, 25-20) over the Heat. “Over two days Riley has really held his own on the right side,” said Heat coach Greg Poitras. “Even when the other team knew where the ball was going he was still able to score.” Greg Niemantsverdriet registered 10 kills, while team captain and setter Preston Tucker was solid on the front and back lines with 34 assists and 7 digs. Russo had a strong defensive game, grabbing eight digs alongside teammate Jeremy Fostvelt who also recorded eight digs. The Heat are 3-11 but still not of the Canada West playoff picture. The men return to action Friday at 8 p.m. hosting the Regina Cougars.
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to Every Hunter in BC! Advertise in The BC Hunting Regulations Synopsis 2012-2014 publication. Increased circulation 250,000 copies! Tremendous Reach, Two Year Edition! Contact Annemarie at 1 800 661 6335 or hunt@blackpress.ca ‘BUSINESS LOANS’ Can’t get the attention of your banker? For a new start up or expansion loans, contact Community Futures Developement Corp. Dave Scott, Loan Manager, 250-868-2132 ext 227 EARN EXTRA INCOME! Learn to operate a Mini-Office Outlet from home. Free online training, flexible hours, great income, www.123bossfree.com GIFT BASKET FRANCHISE FOR SALE. Home based in Kelowna, (Okanagan Territory) $16,500 Includes gift baskets, product, ribbon etc. Also website, email, head office support, gift basket designs, selling & accounting etc. Serious enquiries only, Please Call 778-753-4500 OPERATING PARTNER OR SOLE PURCHASER FOR A GRAVEL / AGGREGATE OPPORTUNITY AQ’AM COMMUNITY ENTERPRISES (a development Corp. owned by the St. Mary’s Band near Cranbrook, BC) is seeking expressions of interest for an operating partner or sole purchaser for a gravel / aggregate opportunity.
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Farm Workers FARM WORKERS $9.56/hr. 40-50 wks. March 15 - Nov 15, thinning, picking, pruning. Sidhu Family Farm, 10050 Seton Rd. (250)-766-2409 Harbax Khun Khun Workers needed fr. March 1 - Dec.10, $9.56/hr. thinning, picking, pruning, all piece work or hourly, 40 hrs/wk Kelowna Call 250-317-4843 ROSERIDGE Orchards Kelowna B.C. 2 farm workers req’d. $10.25/hr 5-6 days/wk Thinning, picking, gardening & general farm labor. May until Oct 2011 (250)-860-4651 SANDHER Food Packers Ltd. looking for farm workers. Winter pruning, thinning, cherry picking, sorting, apple picking. $9.56/hr or piece rate upto 40hrs. 6days/wk. Avail Feb 15 to Dec 15. 250-765-9471 billsandher@hotmail.com
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Are you into exercise, motivated and wanting some extra income? Capital News is looking for a person or persons with a reliable vehicle to deliver newspapers door to door in the Kelowna and Westside areas. Various sized routes on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Your papers would be dropped at your home early in the morning, and you would have the whole day to complete your deliveries. Work as much or as little as you want. To apply for this position, please call Capital News Circulation at 250-763-7575 and ask for Richard.
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KARMJIT GILL ORCHARDS looking for Seasonal Workers in Kelowna. Pruning, Thinning & Picking. $9.56/hr 40hrswk. Piece work. March - Oct 30. Call (250)-860-9737 Kelowna Pacific Railway Ltd has an immediate opening for a Superintendent of Operations, based out of our Vernon, BC offices. The successful applicant will have at least five years of railway operations experience, hold current rules qualification and have a strong focus on safety and customer service. Please submit resumes to: info@khawk.ca Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted. Lift Maintenance Mechanic at Panorama Mountain Village wanted. BC certified millwright or equivalent. For a full job description and to apply go to www.panoramaresort.com/employment Needed: Permanent Seasonal experienced Vineyard & Farm Laborers, April-Nov. $9.56/hr fax: 250-542-5096 ph: 250558-8331 Email resume to: lsvineyard4@gmail.com PORT HARDY BC- Journeyman GM Technician required. Full-time competitive pay, bonuses, benefits. Aval. immediately. Send resume to klassengm@gmail.com or fax (250)949-7440 Attention Cory Klassen.
While we try to ensure all advertisements appearing in the Kelowna Capital News are placed by reputable businesses with legitimate offers, we do caution our readers to undertake due diligence when answering any advertisement, particularly when the advertiser is asking for monies up front.
SweetWater Springs requires a self-motivated, BOTTLED WATER DELIVERY DRIVER, for the Kelowna area. Computer skills required. Must be a self-starter, with exemplary customer service skills and will be expected to pass drug and abilities test. Email resumes: hrm@sweetwaterpak.ca
EXPERIENCED PARTS Person required for progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses plus moving allowances. Our 26,000 sq.ft. store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. Send Resumes to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com FORMASHAPE is hiring. APPLY NOW if you are dependable, hard working with 2-3 years work exp. Can you use hand tools and do basic math? Send your resume to HR - fax (250) 766-3337 email jobs@formashape.com
TECHNICAL Outside Sales Representative Territory Manager. Norcan Fluid Power Ltd is an established 30 year old company with 7 branches in Western Canada. We are currently looking for an outside sales rep for our Prince George branch. Our ideal candidate will be a motivated, energetic individual with some hydraulic or mechanical knowledge and will be willing to learn as required. This position requires working within a team environment, building relationships with our customers, developing new business and providing customer service. The applicant will be well groomed and personable, self motivated and aggressive, have a minimum class 5 license and be willing to travel. Norcan offers an excellent compensation package including pension and full benefits Reply in confidence by Fax to 604-881-7833 or E-Mail to sbrown@norcanfluidpower.com www.norcanfluidpower.com
HHDI RECRUITING
is hiring on behalf of Baker Hughes Baker Hughes Alberta based oilfield services company is currently hiring;
EQUIPMENT OPERATORS Class 1 or 3 License required.
Drivers
HD MECHANICS 3rd or 4th apprentice or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics with their Red Seal and CVIP License to work in Red Deer & Hinton. Please call 250-718-3330 or Fax: 1-888-679-0759 For more information or send your resume & current drivers abstract to: driverclass1@shaw.ca SHORT on cash? Need money? We can help, get a loan on your directly deposited income. Call (250)868-2020
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• Body Shop Administration Clerk • License Auto Body Technician or Advance Apprentice Competitive Wages- Good Benefits. Preference may be given to applicants with previous ICBC Express Shop Experience. Please forward your resume with cover letter by fax or email to the attention of Bill Blackey. Make reference to the position you are applying to. Fax 250-545-2256 or Email bodyshop@bannisters.com
T-MAR INDUSTRIES located in Campbell River is hiring for the position of Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. Position comes with a competitive benefit package and applicant must possess a valid driver’s license. Contact Joe Fornari. Mail: 5791 Duncan Bay Road, Campbell River BC V9H 1N6 Fax: 250-286-9502. Email: joefornari@t-mar.com
Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services COOKS needed for busy lakefront restaurant. MUST HAVE min. 3-5 yrs exp specifically in AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE. Will be resp. for current menu as well as creating new authentic menu items and daily specials. Spanish an asset. $17/hr, 40hrs/week. Fax resume WITH REF’’s to (250) 492-5617.
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Medical/Dental OUR practice needs an exceptional CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANT!!! We are a client centered practice with a great team and the latest technology. We require a detail oriented person with excellent communication, organizational, and multi-tasking skills, in addition to a keen interest in continuing education and professional as well as personal development. Please email your resume, in addition to what date you can start and your requested salary range, to: hiringamazingstaff@gmail.com
OfÀce Support PART time data entry clerk needed for a busy home based bookkeeping office. Must be current and efficient in Simply Accounting. Good at multi-tasking, critical thinking, problem solving, and willing to be flexible in work schedule as hrs will vary (5-15/wk) , TueThur pending on workload. There is potential for more hrs as experience increases. Please send resume to ad.bookkeeping@hotmail.com.
Trades, Technical KINGLAND FORD - Journeyman Small Engine Technician wanted - Rigging boats packages, repairs & maintenance on ATV, Marine, Power Equipment and Motorcycles. Fax: 1 (867) 874-2843 Email resume: employment@kindlandford.com MILLWRIGHT JOURNEYMAN- BCTQ certification mandatory. Fulltime opening at West Coast Reduction Ltd in Vancouver. Competitive wage and benefits. Email resumes to rpretorius@wcrl.com
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Alterations/ Dressmaking For all your low cost alterations, LEWIS FASHION will get them done 250-681-4474
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Cleaning Services #1 Affordable Quality House Cleaning. Exc ref’s & rates. Wkly/Bi-weekly. 250-575-4001 #1 NU-MAID Cleaning “Making U House Proud”! Professional. Reliable. 250-215-1073 A DREAM CLEAN - are you unhappy with your current cleaning? For Fantastic service, keen eye for detail and high quality cleaning call Adrienne. You will never be unhappy again ! 250-317-8294 BEST Quality Cleaning Reliable, bonded, ins’d. Comm, Strata,Rest/ Med./Dental/Offices Move in/out 250-868-7224 CLEANING Lady, 25yrs exp., New Clients Winter rate $18/hr Quality work. 250-470-9629 CLEANING- weekly/ biweekly, residential. Organizing. Elderly Welcome. Call 250-448-1786
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 For all your concrete services Cold weather concreting, repairs & Poxy coatings. Call now for a free estimate Check out our website www.okdcs.ca Free Estimates. Government Certified. 250-451-6944
Contractors KSK Framing & Foundations. Quality workmanship at reas rates. Free est 250-979-8948
Countertops REFACE Countertops. 1/2 the Cost of Replacing. Granite & Corian Designs. 470-2235.
Drywall PESL DRYWALL Service Inc. Renovations, new construction and repairs. Boarding, taping, textured ceilings. Call Tomas at 250-212-4483 or 860-3495.
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Electrical
Floor Refinishing/ Installations
Garage Door Services
ACCREDITED Strong Roots Flooring Inc. BBB Lic’d & Ins’d. Floor Refinishing, supply and install of flooring & custom wood products. Rick 250-8087668 or StrongRoots.ca
GARAGE Doors- install, service, repair all makes of doors & openers. 250-878-2911
A&S ELECTRIC. Resid/Comm Wiring. New constr, renov. & service changes. lic’d & bonded. Steve 864-2099 (cont #90929) JRS ELECTRIC: Licns’d, bnded & insr’d. From new builds & renos to service calls. Russ 250-801-7178 (cont:98365)
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Home Improvements
Professional Sanding & Finishing. Dustless Sanding System. Supply & Install of all Naturally 250-470-7406 The Best types of Hardwood.
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Home Repairs
Moving & Storage FAMILY Movers. Moving? Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance trips. Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250-493-2687
Painting & Decorating
Roofing & Skylights
High Caliber Construction. All home & office reno’s. No job too big or small. 250-864-0771 LARRY’S Handyman & Reno Serv., Lg. & Sm. jobs, Graffitti Removal etc., 250-718-8879 M.RIOPEL Home Repairs Painting, carpentry, drywall, flooring etc. (250)-300-6512
Machining & Metal Work GET BENT Metal Fab, fences, gates, railings, security bars, 863-4418www.getbentmetalfab.ca
Moving & Storage AAA Best Rates Moving $59+. FLAT Rates long dist. Weekly trips BC/AB. 250-861-3400 NORTH END Moving Service Local/Long Distance. Free Estimates 250-470-9498
Painting & Decorating ACE of Trades Painting. Quality workmanship. Fully ins’d. Free est. 250-878-5540 CALL COR’S PAINTING. On time, on budget. Neat & tidy. Focus on repaints. Lic & ins. Senior discount. Cory Doell 250-768-8439 DALE’S PAINTING Service. Painting Kelowna a better place since 1982. 862-9333
F.J. MARK LTD. PAINTING Quality workmanship & service. Call Fred 250-863-9373 RADAS Custom Painting. 24 yrs exp., Prof. and Clean. Call Rada (250)863-7606 Call TJ (250)808-5555
GERMAN MASTER ROOFER. Over 30yrs exp. on all kinds of roofs. New Reroof & Repair. Free estimate. Call Steffen, 250-863-8224 Master & Visa.Card www.teamgerman.com.
Rubbish Removal
Plumbing
JUNK Santa, takes away your old toys. Best rates. Call 250469-3275 junksanta.com
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BAYSIDE Plumbing & Gas Fitting Service. Qualified, reliable & Bonded. 250-317-2279
Snowclearing
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SNOW Removal, sanding, comm.lots/acreage.Tremblay’s Excavating. 250-979-8033
XCEL PLUMBING, Irrigation, Gas Fitting and drain cleaning. Comm/res and reno’’s. Service & hot water tanks. 575-3839
SELL YOUR CAR!
Sales & Service Directory ALTERATIONS For all your low cost alterations
CLEANING SERVICE
#1 AFFORDABLE
#1 NU-MAID CLEANING
DREAM CLEAN
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250-681-4474
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250-862-7565
COUNTERTOPS
ELECTRICAL
EXCAVATION
FLOOR REFINISHING
REFACE DON’T REPLACE 1/2 the cost of replacing Corain & Granite Designs. The Green Alternative.
A & S Electric
TREMBLAY’S EXCAVATING LTD.
ACCREDITED STRONG ROOTS FLOORING INC.
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Residential & Commercial Wiring, New Construction, Renovations & Service Changes. Complete telephone & data cabling services, Prompt quality service. Licensed & Bonded Call Steve 250-864-2099 (cont#90929)
Professional / Reliable
• Snow Removal • Full Landscaping • Rock Retaining Walls • Portable Soil Screener CELL: (250) 979-8033 BUS: (250) 861-1500
Professional, Honest, Reliable, Detailed. Meeting all you cleaning needs.
765-6898 In business since 1989
113
+HST
Quality Workmanship. Interior or Exterior. Senior Discount. Full WCB Coverage.
Call Fred 250-863-9373
DALE’S
PAINTING SERVICE
862-9333 PAINTING KELOWNA A BETTER PLACE SINCE 1982
AFFORDABLE PAINTING
Senior’s Specials Experience & Quality New Homes & Repaints Ceilings Bondable. Insurance Work Call Terry
250-863-9830 or 250-768-1098
RADAS Custom Painting 24 yrs. exp., prof. and clean. Interior and exterior specialists. Senior discount. Many references. Call Rada (250) 863-7606 Call TJ (250) 808-5555
Reg. $189.00 +HST
EXPERIENCED CRAFTSMEN QUALITY WORKMANSHIP SERVICE YOU CAN TRUST
METAL FABRICATION LTD. Fences • Gates • Railings • Security Bars • Cargo Racks • Rollcages • Boat Railings & more. Tube Bending Specialists www.getbentmetalfab.ca
250-863-4418
of Trades
PAINTING
Excellent winter rates for quality workmanship. Fully insured | Free estimate
250.878.5540
RENOVATIONS
FEATURE
• Bath Remodels • Decks • Drywall
• Kitchen Remodels • Painting • Plumbing
• Electrical • Tile Work • To-Do Lists • Much More
Canadian Homebuilders Association
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Independently Owned and Locally Operated
RUBBISH REMOVAL
TILING
JUNK Santa, takes
Artistic Ceramics.
away your old toys. Best rates. 250-469-3275
TILE SETTER
Custom tile setting. Travertine, marble, granite & ceramic. Decks, kitchen, baths. Guaranteed work.
Call 250-870-1009
Visit our showroom at THE AIRPORT BUSINESS PARK Monday - Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm Family owned & operated for over 40 years
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CALL CLASSIFIED TODAY TO BOOK YOUR SPOT! 250-763-7114
“PREMIUM PAINT AND SERVICE”
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We install, service, & repair all makes of doors & openers. FREE ESTIMATES • INSURANCE CLAIMS Call for appointment
PAINTING/DECORATING f.j. mark ltd. painting
59.00 SF
$
On select colors only | Installation available
OVERHEAD DOORS
INTRODUCTORY PRICE
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ABC
BBB lic’d & Ins’d. Floor refinishing, supply and install of flooring & custom wood products. Rick 250-808-7668 or StrongRoots.ca
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Licensed & Insured
Quality House Cleaning. Exc ref’s & rates. 20 yrs. exp. Wkly/Bi-weekly. Kelowna/Westside
will get them done.
COUNTERTOPS
CONTRACTORS
& Renovation Services • Interior & Exterior Renovations • Carpentry • Painting • Small Repairs • Pressure Washing
• Kitchen & Bathroom Upgrades • Yard Maintenance • Fences, Decks • Tile • Graffiti Removal
250-718-8879
MOVING
MOVING/ STORAGE
North End Moving Services
AAA BEST RATE MOVING
Ph: 250-869-0697 Cell 250-470-9498
250-861-3400
Local or Long Distance Polite & Professional
$59+. FLAT rates for long distance. Weekly trips between BC/AB. Why pay more?
PLUMBING
RENOVATIONS
Bayside Plumbing & Gas Fitting
Additions Finished Basements,
A DIV. OF BAYSIDE DEVELOTPMENT LTD. Qualified, reliable, bonded. Installations, repairs, reno’s - hot water tank, washer, dryer, dishwasher! Over 30 years Exp. Call 250-766-5580, 317-2279.
Kitchen & Bathroom Reno’s, Tile, Hardwood & Laminate Flooring, Drywall, Painting, Exterior/Interior Finishing.
250-870-3187
FEATURE HIGH CALIBER CONSTRUCTION
Repair, Replace, Remodel. All Home & Office Reno’s. No Job Too Big or Small
Dan 250-864-0771
WELDING METAL FABRICATION LTD. Fences • Gates • Railings • Security Bars • Cargo Racks • Rollcages • Boat Railings & more. Tube Bending Specialists www.getbentmetalfab.ca
250-863-4418
REFACE DON’T REPLACE 1/2 the cost of replacing Corain & Granite Designs. The Green Alternative.
10% OFF WITH THIS AD
www.okanagancountertopsystem.com
250-470-2235
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Merchandise for Sale
Merchandise for Sale
Merchandise for Sale
Merchandise for Sale
Real Estate
Swimming Pools/ Hot Tubs
$100 & Under
Firewood/Fuel
Misc. for Sale
Sporting Goods
Houses For Sale
Mortgages
THINKING OF SELLING YOUR PROPERTY? For a confidential, no obligation, FREE market evaluation of your property call Mark Jontz, Royal Lepage 250-861-6002 or cell 250-717-6330 anytime.
Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1-888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca
HOT TUBS: Clearance 2011 H2O Spas 250-769-4910 www.kingpool.ca Coming soon: Quality Hot Tubs from $3500. Check them out at www.freeflowspas.com.
Tiling TILE Setter. Artistic Ceramics. Custom tile setting. Call 250870-1009
Pets & Livestock
Feed & Hay 800 lb round bales: this years grass hay $50./bale, last years grass hay $25./bale. Shavings & Sawdust available 250-804-6720 HAY FOR SALE; Grass or Grass Alfalfa mix, Round bales $70 each, approx. 800lbs. Large square bales, 3x3x8, $160/ton. Delivery avail. on larger orders. 250838-6630 *HAY-SALES-GUARANTEED Quality Grass, Alfalfa, Mixed square bales, round bales & Silage bales. Delivery avail. (250)804-6081,(250)833-6763. McLeery Ranch, Alfalfa/Alfalfa Grass $7., Haylage $45., Dry Rounds $50., Feeder Hay $25. 1- 250-546-0420
Pets BEAUTIFUL English Springer Pup’s. Ready June ‘12. CKC RED. Pure Bred. $1200 250575-4001 Bichon-Shih-tzu pups, males only, avail immed, litter trained, 1st shots, dewormed, 250-517-7579. PUREBRED Boston Terrier Pups. 2 males. Born Dec 03/2011. Parents Papered. Black, White & Brindle. 4 further info call 250-368-5047. Ask 4 Char or Al.
Community Newspapers
4XP215/60R16 Yokohama all season radials. New rims. Will fit mitsubishi cars. $85 each. Like new. Call 250-859-7050 OLDER Model Maytag Dishwasher. Black front. Works great. Not Portable. $100 (250)-763-6458 Wool Quilt with cover. Fits double bed. $60 (250)7620369
$200 & Under Comfort Rest Hospital Style Bed. Adjustable head/feet $125 OBO 250-762-3959 GE Dishwasher, 3cycles, white, works great, $125. (250)317-3341 Hide-a Bed -Dbl. multi colored pastel blue Simmons Beauty Sleep Matt.$199 717-1331
$300 & Under ORECK XL Professional Air Purifier. New. $225 250-7661710 or jim1710@shaw.ca
Flooring NEW Dark Oak Hardwood Flooring, 3/4”, 200sqft. $2.50/sqft. 250-766-3814.
Free Items
SEASONED Fir & Pine, split & delivered. Call 250-7685081
Furniture NOW buying quality used items & estates. Star Stores (Kelowna) 250-212-6144 Solid Wood Used Furniture OK Estates Furniture & More 3292 Hwy 97N, Kelowna (1.5 Kms North of McCurdy) 11-5 Tues-Sat OKestates.ca (250)-807-7775 WESTERN STAR AUCTIONS. Buying Estates, Tools, Collectable’s and Furniture. Cash Payed or Consignment to Auction. #8-730 Stremel Rd. (778)753-5580
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FREE 2 male Gineau pigs looking for home 1-1/2 old Call (778)478-3701 Free pickup, of aluminum windows, wire, pipe, air conditioners & batteries. 250-717-0581 FREE Pick-up of used bicycles that you no longer want. Ok if need repair 604-800-2104 FREE P/U- Appliances, Rads, Batteries, Old machinery, vehicles. Harley 778-821-1317 FREE Roosters, Assorted Bantams & Laying Hens. Call (250)862-5932
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Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 1&2BD RENTAL Incentives, Adult building, NP, NS, $795$995. 250-878-0136 1 & 2 BDRM Apartments For Rent, very spacious, close to Capri Centre Mall, in newly reno’d building. Close to all ammens, includes fridge, stove, A/C, hot water, UG secured parking & laundry facilities, rent $775/$875. Avail Immed. For more info or to arrange viewing call 250-860-7416 1 Month FREE! 1Bdrm Apt, 55+, NS, ND, NP, Appliances. Excellent condition. Gordon Manor near Capri Centre. $775/mo. Includes Strata Fee! Call (250)764-5151 2BD, 2bath, upscale building, adult oriented, secure u.g. prking, 5 appl, A/C, 1050 sqft, NS, No dogs. Avail Feb. 1, $890/mo 250-762-3514 go to castanet/condos for pics 2BD Executive. Beautiful view. Steps to Safeway. Hrwd flrs, balcony, top security, ug prking, pool & hot tub. $1050 Seniors Discount, 863-9002 2Bdrm 2bath fully furn.’d Condo. Insuite laundry,deck w/bbq 1260 sqft., overlooking Shannon Lake Golf Crse. $1200/mo Feb 1 Jack 250-878-4889 2-bdrm BELGO AREA, Rutland Rd. S. $900 + hydro, f/s/w/d, NO PETS, on bus rte. 250-491-3345, 250-869-9788 2 Bdrm w utils $1100 mo. Laundry, dishwasher, ground floor legal suite w separate entrance in family home. NS NP 250.808.7866. Avail immed 2BD, walking distance to downtown, NP, NS all utils & WD incl, $925. 250-878-0136 BARBER Rd. Rutland. Brand new, 1bd+den. 2 full bths, avail Feb 1. NS, NP. DD & ref’s req’d. $950. Call 306-8671893, 778-753-4500 BROCKTON MANOR. 1 & 2 bedrooms. The large, bright units are a short walk to downtown, hospital, beach & shopping. Transit is right outside the door. Please call us at 250-860-5220 FAIRLANE CRT. 2 & 3 bdrms, heat & hot water incl. Located on Lawrence near Gordon, close to downtown & Capri shopping mall. Please call 250-860-4836 FURN’D 2bdrm, 2bath + den condo. Fully furn’d & all kitchen utensils, flat screen tv in both bdrms, complete entertainment centre in living room. Fitness centre, steam sauna, UG prking. $1400/mo incl utils. Available Feb. 1. 250-7170766 or 250-718-0644 LAKEFRONT 1, 2, & 3 bdrm. Fully furn’d. Central. Available. to May From $1290 / 30days. (250)769-4630 www.casaloma.com
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IN orchard, 4plex, 1 unit avail. $800. Very new. Small pet ok. NS. Avail now. Call 250-8607014, 250-863-0822
FREE DOWN PAYMENT... REALLY? If you can make monthly mortgage payments but don’t have a down payment, you may be eligible for a $45K non-repayable grant to put down on a brand new home-no strings attached! Contact us about the Project Build II Attainable Housing program today! info@thepropertysource.ca or Gino 250.317.2707 RUTLAND. 4bd house, 2 lvingrms, 1.5bth, garage, big yard, Feb 1. $1400. 250-8621025 or 778-478-3778
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Misc for Rent 2bdrm suite all appls. Avail now. NS NP 433B Sumac Rd. 250-860-1148. or 317-1864
SPACIOUS 2BDRM Appart. and bachelor suite. Located on bus route, cls to downtown, bike path, beach. Small pet OK. heat and hot water incl. Call on site manag., 250-7636867 WILLOW PARK MANOR. Aurora and Hollywood. 1 & 2 bdrms. Steps away from Willow Park shopping center, transit & the other shops of Rutland. Direct bus route to UBCO. 12-15mins. 250-7633654 APARTMENTS FOR RENT in Granada Gardens for Jan & beyond, ranging from $800-$850/mo 250-766-4528, 250-718-0881
Commercial/ Industrial 1200sq/ft. shop 22ft ceilings Shop on 1/4 acre, fully serviced & fenced, $1500/mo + triple net. Light or heavy industrial use & storage. Fully Serviced. WESTBANK INDUSTRIAL PARK, (250)769-7424 1 ACRE INDUSTRIAL YARD SPACE. 965 McCurdy Rd & 990 Leathead Rd. Storage lots from $600+up. 250-765-5578 FOR LEASE 600 sq.ft. Office Trailer fully serviced on fenced 1/2 acre. Zoned Heavy Industrial Including Auto Wrecking. $2500 + triple net. Fenced 1/2 to 1 acre serviced industrial lots available. Central Westside Location. will build to suit. 250-769-7424
Duplex / 4 Plex 2BDRMS. Great Location. WD, big yard, 2prking spots. Reno’d. Beautiful area. $900 + utils. Avail Now (250)470-0000 3Bd, Glenmore, Fireplace, insuite lndry, yard, cls to bus, Resp, working or student tennants. Feb. $1180. 763-7869 507 & 473 Hein, 2 bdrm, $900. Also 463 McCurdy 2 bdrm, carport, f/s. 250-317-8844 5BD w/2bd inlaw. Large 2300 sq’. Fireplace, near bus/ hosp & lake. Garden. $1800. 250868-9059 txt 863-5164 LARGE 2bdrm reno’d, 4 appls, NS. NP. $1000 + utils. Ref’s req’d. Avail Now. Call between 6pm 8pm.250-861-1059
Modular Homes OKANAGAN Villa. Adult Park, 55 and over. No pets, 1bdrm, $675/mo. Call 250-765-1758
Homes for Rent 3BD central loc. FP, creek, buses, shared utils $1190/mo Avail now. 250-870-6865 3BD Home, 2bth, no bsmt, near hospital, avail Feb 15th neg. All appl, newly reno’d. $1400+ utils. 250-317-5871 3Bdrm 1.5 bath, main flr, w/d fr, st, dw, Rutland. Close to bus route. NS. NP. Quiet responsible tentant. $1275 incl’s utils. Feb 1st 250-763-1222 5 or 6 bdrm home, avail now. For rent or rent to own. Call 250-763-7196 BEAUTIFUL Brand New House! Capri area, 3+1bdrm, 3baths, $2100 + utils. Fully Reno’d, 3bd House, upper level, $1350 & 1bdrm, apartment, lower level, $650. Glenmore, fully furn’d, cozy 1 & 2bd aprtmnts, $780-$880 inclusive. 250-469-3254 or 250-8600850.
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Spacious top floor. 4bd+den, 2bth. Living & diningrm, kitchen, family room, double garage, appls incl, gas FP. Across from KGH, close to schools, shopping, beach & bus. Feb 1. $1500 on short term lease. Utilities not included. Call Marita @ 250-860-4836 THINKING OF SELLING YOUR PROPERTY? For a confidential, no obligation, FREE market evaluation of your property call Mark Jontz, Royal Lepage 250-861-6002 or cell 250-717-6330 anytime.
Office/Retail 1100 sq.ft. 2nd floor. Off Sexsmith Rd. 1 Lrg Office w/ Glass inclosure and Lrg meeting area, kitchen + bth. $1000/mo. triplenet. + utils (250)868-4808 191 ASHER ROAD, 1750 sq/ft. Plenty of parking. 250765-9448 HWY 97 North, 1800sq’ of retail, 1500-3300sq’ of indust. & compound. Rutland area. 2000sq’ Retail. 250-765-3295
Rooms for Rent #1 Available, Furn’d. Quiet DT area,Int,Cbl/Utils. WD. Wrking/ studnt/senior $400+ 861-5757 Small trailer on acreage, single male only, TV, cbl & utils incl. $500. 250-317-2546.
Senior Assisted Living GLENWOOD HOMES Supportive living for seniors, SPECIAL RATE, all meals & house keeping, 24hr on site monotoring. 766 Glenwood Ave. $1400-1500/mo. Call 250-762-0028 MINI suite with some care incl all meals, snacks, lndry, utils, cbl, own ent, ideal for couple, $1250ea. (250)317-3341
NEAR KLO college, 1bd. wrkng cple. NP, NS, ref’s, 4 appl, deck, lg. yrd., private, $950. utils incl. Avail Feb 1 (250)-861-9013
DOWNTOWN 3bdrm, 2bath, $1300 And Or Downstairs, 3bdrm, 2bath, $1200, Walk to ammenities, NS, NP, 250-3098830 PEACHLAND Semi Waterfront, 3 bd, fam. + living room. Rancher $1500+utils. 5 appls., refs, (604)856-2391
Female to share. reno’d 2bd bsemnt suite. utils. incl. $450/mo. at bus stop. Rutland. NS, Ref. req. (250)469-0736
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Suites, Lower 1bd 1bth sep ent., carport, built in vacc. 4appl, AC, utils incl, NP, NS. $800+DD. 250765-9083 1BD., Off McCurdy, f/s, w/d, priv. ent., nr. bus, ns, np, pref 1 person, $725. util/cbl. incl. Avail now 778-753-4722 1BDRM deluxe WO new home, most priv. suite you’ll find. Black Mtn. area, sound proof, 6 appls. HD satellite, HD movie chan., Lrg Priv patio, No dogs. NS $825 + utils. Avail Feb 1. 1-250-9997076 or 250-317-4258 1BD, Rosevally West Kelowna. $800 utils incl. Could be furn’d, sep. entry, fireplace, small yard, shared lndry. Call evenings 250-769-7233 2BD. Hosp. area, fireplace, lg. yrd. w/creek, bus school $825.+1/2utils, 250-870-6865 2Bdrm 1 bath W.O. Gas FP. fr. st. w/d. Rutland close to bus route. NS. NP. Quiet responsible tenant. $875 incl utils. Feb 1st 250-763-1222 2BDRM. Capri Mall Area. Close to bus route. Pets negotable. $1000 incl utils. & Laundry (250)212-2686 2BD, WO legal suite, fridge stove, WD, internet, full bath, walking distance to hospital, downtown, beach, NS NP NP, vacant, $1000 incl. utils. Call Evenings(250)862-3009 2 BIG BD, din. rm, lndry, sep. ent., w/o basement. Cls to bus & UBC. NP, NS. Avail Feb 1. $795 + utils. (250)317-8515 Above Ground Legal Suite in Quiet Glenmore Neighbourhood. 1bd 1bth. $800 incl. utils. NS NP (250)878-8010 Available March 1. 1300sq’ 2bd, 5appl, jetted tub, pool, utils, Sat TV, Lakeview Heights. NS, pets negot. Ref’s req’d. $1100. 250-769-7107 AVAIL Feb 1, bright, 2bd, priv lndry, 4 appl’s, walk to Gyro Beach & College, NS, NP. $1000 incl utils, leave msg at 250-862-7549 Bright 2bdrm Suite 451 B Wallace Rd. Sep entry,& Laundry, driveway, patio, vacant $850 NP (250)870-8230 Ellison Acreage 2bdrm daylight basement suite. bright spacious & modern gr lvl bsmt ste. View, priv entry, fr, st, dw, island w/d, covered patio. $900 + 1/2 utils $125 NS. NP. Ref’s Call after 6pm (250)869-7464 HOSP. AREA, 2 bdrm upper suite, $1000 & 2bd lower suite, $850. Close to all ammens 250-470-1315
Magic Estates.1Bdrm + den bright open.prkg. fireplace utils incl’d. Quiet. Pets negot. NS. Feb 1 $1100 (778)478-9961 NEW 2bdrm 1 full bath Bsmnt ste N Rutland. Gr level se entry Quiet area Close school bus rte utils inc’d. $975 NS NP Avail Immed 250-870-6914, 250-681-4948 NEWER 2bd suite, avail immed. Own ent, prking, nice yard. $800 incl utils. Quiet area. NS, NP. 250-869-9663 or 250-215-2085 ONE bedroom basement suite in Lakeview Heights West Kelowna. Suitable for one person. $750/mo includes utilities. No pets, non smoker. Available Feb. 1/12. Call 250769-4022. RUTLAND 2 BDRM Bsmt . Sep. entry, parking, laundry. NS. NP. $900 includes utilities DD req’d. (250)-859-6784
Suites, Upper 1bd apartment, sep ent, close to hospital, utils, cbl, lndry incl. Avail immed. NP, NS. $900 Call (778)-478-6991 4BD, avail immed, close to college, 5appls, $1495+ utils, pets neg. Carolynne, 250-8085424 or 250-765-2114 LARGE, bright, 2bd, 2bath, full new kitchen, washer/dryer, large deck, lrg yard, pets negotiable. $1200 utils incl. 250860-4053 & 1-250-446-6802 Quiet, Lg, Furn, Br, 1 Bd. Colg, Pand Shps, Lk. $825 NS Resp Adlt NP 762-0317 6 rgs
Townhouses LOW END of MARKET Townhouses/Apartments For Families raising dependant children. Important to apply NOW for anticipated openings in the near future. Call 250-860-1128 or email fdhs@shawcable.com for application forms.
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Westbank. 2bd bsmt, $900 utils incl & 2bd duplex, $1000 +utils.250-769-7751. 864-4255
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Cars - Domestic 1997 30th Anniversary Edition Camaro RS priced to sell. Features include a new (rebuilt) engine with 1,500 highway miles, 5 spd transmission, T-Top; Pioneer deck with Infinity speakers, new windshield, new battery, new power steering hose, new alternator (still in box) & cloth interior. $5,500 OBO; contact 250-768-5513 for any additional information or request a test drive. 2002 Chrysler Seabring LX 4dr, original non-smoker owned, onyx green pearl, excl cond., auto, air, power all, 150kms, 75% hwy driven for pleasure use only. $4300. 250-763-3567
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Trucks & Vans 2007 Dodge 1-ton Crewcab, 6.7 Cummins diesel,Must sell. $18,500. 250-540-7695
Adult Escorts 1*ALYSSA* Mens Mag Model, Mature. Open Minded. 24/7. GFE. 250-300-2399 1 and only Garden of Eden. Voted #1 in Customer Satisfaction. Only agency in Kelowna open 24/7 and accepting credit cards. GFE avail. 250868-9439 Now Hiring *36DD Busty Beautiful Blond* Lingerie Toys XXX Massage Morn. Specials 250-450-6550 AN Open Minded Mature Sexy Busty Blonde, Ready To PLEASE YOU! GFE. Independant. 250-808-9673
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BABELICIOUS BRUNETTE Sensual, Massage, Lingerie, GFE, Playful & Professional. Upscale In/Out. 250-300-0036
2009 Black Hyundai Sonata Sport 4 door sedan, 17” rims and comes with winter and summer tires, Too many options to list: Sunroof, A/C, keyless entry, power windows and locks, alarm, cd player, 5 speed shiftable automatic transmission, cruise, 4 cyl., large trunk, leather trim in interior, metallic gray trim package, 109,468 kms, Gorgeous car! Divorce sale so this car needs to sell fast! $16,500 OBO, Call to view and test drive, Dean 250-497-5191
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Affordable 1, 2 & 3 Bdrms AC, near schools, shopping & bus route. Insuite laundry H.Up’s. Across from Park. Clean Quiet & Spacious. Sorry NO Pets. Well Managed Building (250)-861-5605 or (250)-861-5657
BRANDY. Pleasing You, Pleases me.. Hot Busty Playful Mature Blonde 250-826-8615 ENJOY a sensual, discreet, tryst with a sexy, beauty in/out Lydia 250-448-2894 MALE 4 Male Erotic Massage $95, waxing, intimate grooming & skin care for the face & back. Winfield, 9-9 Daily 250-766-2048 PLAYFUL, UPSCALE, OPEN Minded Beauty Offering Massage In My Studio. Call (250)-808-3303 www.oasisstudio.weebly.com SANTANA, long curly brunette, 36DD, 5’7, 127lbs. In/or out calls 24/7. Also expert masseuse. ALYSSA, blonde hair, blue eyes, 32D. 100% thrills or your $ back, no questions. Fantasy Come True.778-821-4116 SEXY BEAUTIFUL BLACK GIRL, 23YRS. IN/OUT. CALL 250-212-1263 THE DOLLHOUSE. Kelowna’s erotic hot spot! (250)448-4305 www.thedollhouse.info
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Tuesday, January 24, 2012 Capital News
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CUISINE from Jude’s kitchen wine & dine There’s kind of a letdown, a slump after the holidays, but an inexpensive special meal out on the town can really lift the spirits. That’s why Wine and Dine Okanagan, organized by the B.C. Restaurant and Foodservices Association and the B.C. Wine Institute, is such a great idea at this time of year. It was launched last week and runs until Feb. 5, with more than 50 restaurants throughout the Okanagan participating. Each of them, ranging from Bouchons to Earl’s; Cabana to the Keg, offer fixed price, three-course menus which are available online, for either $15, $25 or $35. B.C. VQA wine matches are suggested for each of the courses, but the wine is extra. Executive chef Stuart Klassen from the Delta Grand Okanagan’s Grand Bay Cafe offers a sample here of the sort of delectable meal you will get when you participate in Wine and Dine Okanagan, and shares his recipe for a sustainably-caught, B.C. tuna appetizer as well. It's just one of the options available there as part of the promotion. Also pictured here is the seared lamb sirloin with merguez sausage, ratatouille quinoa, red pepper coulis, herb pesto and chickpea fritters. I found myself drooling over some of the menus, but see if you can read them without doing the same! Go to: www.bcrfa and click on events. There’s even a grand prize of a case of wine for one of those who participates in this year’s events, with ballots available at each location. Cooking classes are another way to lift yourself out of the winter doldrums, and there are lots of them available around here. (For each of these suggestions, google them and go to the website for more info.) Even better, class is back in session at RauDZ Regional Table, with award-winning mixologist, liquid chef Gerry Jobe teaching you a variety of extraordinary drink-mixing techniques, from the classics to prohibition, Tiki to Senses—eight Sundays altogether that go to March 4. For cooking experiences, try The Chef in Stead where chef Martin Laprise, barbecue king extraordinaire, will even come to your home to do a custom class; or Wine and Thyme classes, beginning Sun., Jan. 22 with Sylvia Jurys. Then, there’s Poppadoms cooking classes, with the exotic flavours of India; and the gourmet cooking, eating and wine-pairing experiences at Mission Hill Family Estate, led by Chef Matt Batey. There’s literally something for everyone who likes to cook and eat. And, if you’d just as soon teach yourself, but get the lift of some new ideas for local, seasonal eats to serve your friends and family, pick up a copy of my new book, Jude’s Kitchen, wherever books are sold, and even a few places they aren’t!
JUDIE STEEVES / CAPITAL NEWS
Stu's B.C. Albacore Tuna Carpaccio 1 lb. (454 g) B.C. albacore tuna loins salt and black pepper, to taste 2 tbsp. (30 ml) oil Divide tuna into four equal portions and season with salt and black pepper. Set aside. Pre-heat oil in a medium-size saute pan on medium-high heat, then set tuna in the pan, leaving plenty of space between each piece. Sear on each side for 30 seconds, then remove to a plate and chill in the refrigerator until needed.
PICKLED BEETS:
2 medium-sized beets 4 c. (1 l) water 4 c. (1 l) rice vinegar 2 garlic cloves 2 sprigs fresh thyme 1/2 tsp. (2 ml) whole black peppercorns 1 tbsp. (15 ml) salt
Trim beets and put all ingredients into a pot and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to simmer the beets until they’re knife tender. Remove and peel beets and cut them into small wedges. Return them to the liquid and let them cool until ready to use.
BLACK PEPPER OIL:
2 tbsp. (30 ml) whole black peppercorns 1/2 tsp. (2 ml) salt 1/2 c. (125 ml) extra virgin olive oil
For two minutes, toast whole black peppercorns in the saute pan to release some natural oils. Put them in a mortar and pestle and grind them coarsely. Add the salt and oil and combine. Set aside.
MICRO GREENS SALAD:
1 c. (250 ml) micro greens 8 radishes 8 sprigs of chives
Cut radishes in a fine julienne cut. Finely dice chives.Combine with the greens and set aside. To finish: Cut each tuna portion into one-centimetre thick slices and set on a serving plate. Arrange pickled beets around on the plate, then scatter the micro greens salad on top. Drizzle the black pepper oil on the salad and finish with a pinch of salt. Serves 4.
Contact Jude’s Kitchen at The Kelowna Capital News, 2495 Enterprise Way, Kelowna, B.C. , V1X 7K2; jsteeves@kelownacapnews.com
Some simple guidelines for readers of Jude's Kitchen There are some basics about my cooking that you should know about in using the recipes created for Jude’s Kitchen. *I mean a large egg when a recipe calls for an egg *usually, butter and margarine are interchangeable *usually, salt and pepper is added to your taste *I generally use sea salt
*fresh ingredients top frozen or canned *organic products are my first choice *wherever possible, I use whole grains, not processed *include a variety of them, when possible *wherever possible, I use fresh herbs *fewer quantities of dried herbs are needed than fresh
*I use extra virgin olive oil *I use grapeseed or olive oil to cook with *I don’t deep fry *feel free to substitute. I do *have fun in the kitchen *encourage others to as well
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