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t was probably when they learned that they weren’t permitted to grow vegetables on their apartment balcony—only flowers—that they realized they were not destined to be apartment dwellers. But, if you’d talked to them at the end of 2007—exhausted from their first experience growing vegetables in their ‘spare’ time and trying to sell them— they’d have said they were done farming. Today, Matt and Molly Thurston have taken the plunge and purchased their own farm, supported by their two fulltime jobs and with the mentorship of Bob and Sharon McCoubrey, whose organic orchard in Winfield they bought and cropped this year and moved onto this fall. See story on A3.

MENTORING, from an experienced farmer to young ones, is one way the next generation may be able to get onto the land, although land prices are a deterrent. But it’s been helpful for Molly Thurston, pruning one of her peach trees with Bob McCoubrey on her new orchard in Lake Country.

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Couple make major commitment to farming from A1 It’s been a hectic year for the pair, but a rewarding one, says Molly. She grew up in Kelowna and says both her mom and her grandma were great gardeners, so she was always interested in plants and the outdoors. Her first paying job was working at the Sperlings’ Pioneer Country Market at the age of 15, and it was her introduction to agriculture as a career. However, after graduation she took human kinetics at Simon Fraser University until Velma Sperling suggested she take an agriculture program instead. Ironically, her roommate’s father taught in the agriculture faculty at the University of Saskatchewan, so she applied there, the University of Guelph and UBC, ending up studying for her degree in agriculture at Guelph. It was there she met her husband Matt, and the pair returned to the Okanagan after graduation to spend the summer and get married. In January 2005 they WOOFed (World-wide Opportunities on Organic Farms) for three months in England, dairy farming in Cornwall, small crofts on the Isle of Eigg and working on a sheep farm in Wales. “Each were really different organic farms and totally different experiences,” she recalled.

When they returned home, she volunteered with the new Central Okanagan Community Gardens society. Her involvement with the society led her to meet board member Bob McCoubrey, and she spent that first summer co-ordinating the community gardens. The second garden was just getting up and going—today there are nine— illustrating the public’s interest in connecting with both their food and the land. Later that year the Okanagan Tree Fruit Coop offered Molly a job as a field person, so the couple decided to stay in the Okanagan. Matt works in Kelowna with Farm Credit Canada. It was in 2007 they first moved to the McCoubrey farm, living in a little house and running the orchard as well as planting vegetables on another part of the farm. Although the fruit side of their operation went well, they found they had little experience with vegetables and it did not go so well. The effort exhausted them and they didn’t farm in 2008, recalls Molly. However, by 2009 they realized they both missed the hands-on farming, so they rented a couple of acres for a small market garden and re-planted their front yard in Old Glenmore to vegetables. They took flyers

around to neighbours and offered a Monday night market for produce from the garden. It turned into a satisfying experience, with neighbours walking or cycling over, meeting and talking, exchanging recipes and getting to know each other. “Kids would come and hang out and we’d let them pick a tomato and eat it, or take some vegetables home; friends would come and help us out and it was really neat,” said Molly. Then last summer the McCoubreys asked if they were interested in the farm, and despite their feeling of frustration in 2007, they jumped at it. They took over the farm at the beginning of this year—making use of the mentorship opportunity offered by McCoubrey with his experience— and moved into the gracious 99-year-old home this September. “It’s a huge passion for us. It’s very satisfying to produce quality fruit and fun to experience the farm life,” Molly said. This farm is immediately adjacent to where McCoubrey was born, a farm he took over from his father in 1973. He bought this farm the next year. Ironically, he says apple prices today aren’t much higher than they were nearly 40 years ago, yet growers are growing them much more intensely, using softer chemicals

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MATT AND MOLLY THURSTON are living in a 99-year-old house in the Lake Country orchard they purchased from Bob and Sharon McCoubrey in September, having taken the plunge of investing in an organic fruit orchard with the hope it can pay off financially despite the current troubled times for the Okanagan fruit industry. and paying for inputs at higher costs today. “They’re only a commodity. You’re at the mercy of the markets, both within North America and globally,” he noted. The B.C. apple crop is only about 10 per cent of the total North American crop, so it’s a drop in the bucket. Add to that the value of land in the Okanagan and farmers just coming into the industry must have another job to be able to afford to pay for a farm, he says. “It’s a lifestyle decision,” Molly agrees, noting she and her husband will both have to keep their full-time jobs to pay the mortgage. After a lifetime farming, McCoubrey is more

blunt: “If the government cares about agriculture it must control land speculation or offer incentives to help young farmers get into the industry to farm the land. “There’s speculative value and there’s productive value.” That speculation that farmland may be turned from growing food to growing condos has fueled rising land costs in the Okanagan, making it almost impossible for young farmers like the Thurstons to get into the business. According to longtime Kelowna orchardist Richard Bullock, who was recently appointed to head up the Agricultural Land Commission in B.C., those specula-

tors just got a message from the provincial government with a number of amendments to the ALC Act, which was passed in 1973 to create the Agricultural Land Reserve. “That statement by the agriculture minister that the ALC is here to stay was telling people they’d better listen and forget the debate about how long it will last,” Bullock said. He’s betting several of those amendments will blunt the attitude by some people that it’s worthwhile investing in farmland because eventually they’ll be able to get it removed from the ALR. That would allow the price to soar as it’s subdivided for development with housing or commercial property.

However, he admits there’s more to be done to get the next generation onto farms, especially in the Central Okanagan where land prices are far above what can be made growing a crop. “We have to find a way, to get creative, to get farmland into the hands of those wanting to farm,” Bullock acknowledged. “They’ve been creative in lots of ways in other parts of the world.” He questions whether it’s necessary for the farmer to own the land in order to farm it, or whether long-term leases wouldn’t be a better option to allow young farmers to farm. See Farming A6

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The first major snowfall of the season last week not only sent vehicles slipping and sliding on Central Okanagan roads. It also sent Kelowna city road crews scrambling to deal with the suddenly deteriorating road conditions. Last Wednesday afternoon, city crews were out in full force as roads became ice rinks and a flurry of accidents were reported. “It was a bad storm because the surface temperature of the road made it perfect for creating ice and that was an issue even for some of our professional drivers,” said Stephen Bryans, operations supervisor for the city. Police reported six snow-related accidents in a a 90-minute time that afternoon, mostly on the Westside. Nine vehicles went off the road on a residential street in Shannon Lake, a transit bus slid into the ditch on Highway 97 and a pick-up truck overturned on Westside Road. No serious injuries were

reported but there was many more minor accidents. Bryans said Kelowna has 26 trucks, three graders and the services of nine contractors at its disposal to deal with snow on roads this winter. Roads considers priority one and an two (main arterial roads such as Glenmore Drive, as well as local connector roads such as Richter Street, and bus routes, schools zones, are cleared of snow first, normally within six hours and other roads with in 12 hours. This year, the city has budgeted $1.4 million for snow removal, but Bryans said whatever the cost, the city has no choice but to keep its roads clear. In addition to clearing roads of snow, the city also requires people to keep the sidewalks in front of the businesses and homes clear of snow. It has a Snow Buster program that encourages people who can shovel snow to help those who cannot. Snow Busters can be nominated for prizes at the city’s website. awaters@kelownacapnews

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Kelowna about the value of keeping farmland active has reversed in recent years. “Kudos to Kelowna in terms of its positive attitude toward agriculture,” he said. “They (council members) pay attention to their agriculture advisory committee. In too many municipalities they’ll just ship referrals directly to the ALC to deal with instead,” he said. Acceptance by the community is important to the success of agriculture, particularly when there’s constant pressure from land prices outside of agricultural parcels. There are currently 32 orchards listed for sale in the Central Okanagan, half the farm properties listed, yet only three sold this year and eight the year before.

While the number of farm listings hasn’t dropped much, the number of farm properties sold certainly has in the past decade. Realtor Pat Duggan, who specializes in farm real estate and was a farmer before going into the business, agrees sales have really slowed in the past couple of years. “Land values are too high for young farmers. Farm prices haven’t dropped like residential prices have. “And, farmers are handcuffed to the land if they can’t sell the farm. In the apple business particularly, they’re not making any money, yet they can’t get out of the business.” Realtor Heather Sinclair Smith, who is a sales rep for B.C. Farm and Ranch, confirms low re-

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Richard Bullock turns and high land costs have resulted in a decrease in farm sales. “Prices are really high and the cash-flow returns are just not there. The ALR is unfair to farmers, and it’s huge for new farmers to get into it from nothing,” she explained. She says it takes from two to five years to sell agricultural land, noting that business is the slowest it’s been in years. With the average age of an orchardist in the Okanagan in his mid50s, it’s a frustrating sunset to a farm career, with children unwilling to take over a business that is not profitable enough and new farmers unable to afford to buy into the business because of inflated land prices. “The farms around Kelowna make it a wonderful place to be in,”

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noted Bullock. But young farm couples like the Thurstons are the exception rather than the rule. With Matt’s farm administration and financial background and Molly’s in horticulture (she’s just completing her master’s at UBCO on soil bacteria), they are a good fit with today’s modern farming methods. McCoubrey notes that they both came into it as problem-solvers too—a vital quality for farmers. B. C. Fruit Growers’ Association president Joe Sardinha says while he supports the ALR, it is totally unfair that the government supports the ALR without supporting farmers. “If you want to protect agricultural land, you have to support agriculture,” he argued, pointing out that B.C’s agriculture ministry budget is the lowest, per capita, in the country. The public also has a role to play, McCoubrey believes: “Buying local, whole foods is the best thing the public could do to keep farms operating— and be willing to pay for that food.”

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nearly grabbed him with my hand to throw in the compost, but then I realized it wasn’t a brown stick, but a bug—a very distinctive one. Closer inspection revealed that it was a brown praying mantis perched on a decaying stump in my garden, but without any movement, he was barely visible. Fall garden cleanup often uncovers interesting leftovers from the growt ing season, and not long after finding one manr▼

tis, a green one surfaced as well. I left both to continue the hunt in my garden. I only discovered at the new exhibit at the Okanagan Heritage Museum on Ellis Street that praying mantis are not native here, but were brought in by Okanagan farmers looking for a control for grasshoppers in the 1930s. I’ve always appreciated their predatory efforts on my behalf, but so many aliens are invasive that I assumed they were native to the Okanagan. You know, if they do good, they belong here, right? But, apparently, not all aliens are bad. Some of the worst are invasive aliens like the purple loosestrife that has such beautiful flowers, but which can choke a water-

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food. The latter is an example of an exotic pet that misguided people set free not realizing the damage it can do to native ecosystems. Whenever we meddle in the natural world, it’s damaging, but sometimes the carnage is more devastating than at other times. Whether it’s by disturbing ground that is then fertile for the seeds of invasive alien species such as knapweed to take root, releasing an exotic pet into the wild or not cleaning off the bottom of the boat before launching it into a local lake, we all must be aware of the possibility we may be contributing to the problem. Then, it’s vital we do all we can to prevent invasive aliens from moving in and taking over.

This is a fascinating exhibit from the Royal B.C. Museum in Victoria, that’s here until February, so make time to visit and take the kids with you. Incidentally, to continue the Central Okanagan Naturalists’ Club’s celebration of its 50th anniversary this year with 50 public activities, there’s an introduction to bird counts with Lesley Robertson and Rick Gee at the EECO on Springfield Road Saturday, Dec. 3, where you’ll carpool to bird watching destinations. Dress for the weather, bring a snack and binoculars and a loonie for insurance. Judie Steeves writes about outdoors issues for the Capital News. jsteeves@kelownacapnews.com

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Joy, misery go hand in hand To the editor: It is incredibly sad that much of the cocoa produced from the beans harvested by poor child slaves in Africa will end up being used in the production of something that most people in North America associate with happiness and pleasure, and that is chocolate. A UNICEF study reports that 200,000 children between the ages nine to 12 are trafficked yearly in West and Central Africa for the sole purposes of harvesting cocoa beans. These children are forced to work on the cocoa farms of the Ivory Coast for 12 to 14 hours a day in absolutely deplorable conditions. Some of these children are tortured if they are unable to keep up with the physical demands of the job. The connection serves to illustrate that the existence of misery in one part of the world and joy in another part are no longer divorced as nations are connected in a globalized web of trade. The problem of child slavery then, is not sim-

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here are moments KATHARTIC girl deciding whether she when up seems wants to lose her virginity like down, down to a canine or a dead guy. is up and the topsy turviTurns out the masses are ness isn’t the least bit welswooning over deeds comed. that would, in compariSuch times are usualson, make the business in ly few and far between, Kathy Bountiful look tepid. thus tolerable. Over the That discovery was Michaels last few weeks, however, only slightly less unsettthey’ve come on so fast ling than two days later and furious that I was forced to compile when a woman helped further debase a highlight reel. my faith in humanity by careening into Topping the list came from a demy backend at a red light. cision to get to the bottom of the fuss Although rattled, it may not have around the Twilight series in time for made the list had she not jumped out of the newest film release. My methodothe car to yell “Kelowna people are logy amounted to reading the synopses sneaky,” while snapping pics of me of each book. with her iPhone. The old bat was a Possible threats to my IQ aside, I good foot shorter than me, so clearhad a startling realization teenagers ly she wasn’t shooting my best angle, and the minivan majority are eating up which literally added insult onto injury. Stephenie Meyer’s musings about a A series of unpleasant events follo-

wed, but they paled in comparison to Sunday’s election, which left me momentarily shaking my concussed head and daydreaming of simpler days, when fairy tales about bestiality and necrophilia had yet to be written. My beloved lefties were gobsmacked by Sunday’s news the city elected a “business” oriented council and, for a few hours, I was caught up with the frantic chatter. The fear, of course, is the majority of newly elected officials won’t have a heart. Kelowna will morph into a Potterville, now that the George Baileys have been cast out of office, and everyone from kittens to the disenfranchised will suffer. All said and done, the end really did seem to be nigh. But time has allowed those dire forecasts to abate and I’ve crawled back into my fence-sitting position.

From here the view is far less grim. Even the most dastardly small town politician wouldn’t want to rubber stamp Kelowna to death. City council isn’t a glorious job, and if those newly-elected think it’s a way to rise from the celebrity D-list to the C-list, making poor decisions along the way, they won’t last long. The flip side of that is they also can’t stamp out a global recession, which means they’re going to have some ‘splaining to do if conditions don’t improve. Most of all, we all could use a happy ending after the last few years. And like any classic story of good versus evil has shown, getting there isn’t always simple. At least we won’t have to work through wolves and the undead. Kathy Michaels is a reporter for the Capital News. kmichaels@kelownacapnews.com

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Election results in house going up for sale To the editor: In high-school I could not wait to graduate in order to leave Kelowna for a younger, more progressive and forward thinking community. I was born and raised in Kelowna and the only councils I knew were dominated by right-wing, conservative, elitist, money-making males. As a young, independent female who believed in the importance of altruism, respect, honesty and integrity, I found it very difficult residing in a community consistently electing such officials. The nail in the coffin was having Walter Gray, at the time, suggest gay people should not be tproud of who they are. Considering the struggle a few of my friends were going through, including bullying, feeling tostracized and even serious consideration of sui-

cide, I found it incredible this man, supposedly ‘representing’ the entire community, could possibly make these statements. The day I graduated, I left Kelowna. After travelling a number of places in the world and living in two of the largest cities in Canada, I returned to Kelowna two years ago, now with my young family. When I had originally left more than a decade ago, I never saw myself returning here. However, for the first time in my lifetime, there was a progressive and forwardthinking dominated council and mayor in Kelowna. For the first time, words like sustainability and environmental concerns/impact were considered. The majority of the people holding the seats were making decisions with consideration of the impact 20, 30, 50 years down

the line. Social issues were finally brought to the forefront—accessibility, social housing, the importance of collaboration between community organizations, residents and levels of government. Future development plans and areas in need of revitalization were carefully planned and reviewed with consistent public consultation. Kelowna had finally become a community I could be proud to reside in. I now sit in shock from the election results. Walter Gray, along with his group, FourChange (fourgreed?) negatively, and inaccurately made statements to the electorate about “inaction” and a “lack of leadership” of the current council while reciting the motto Move Kelowna Forward. (This was purely in a development sense. During a global recession not any other as-

pect of community life were these groups offering to move Kelowna forward). I moved back to Kelowna with my young family because of the current council and mayor and because of the recognition community is not built on highrises on the waterfront that no one can afford, benefiting only an elite, power-hungry few. My generation recognizes this and every person I know within our age group did not vote for Walter Gray or his FourChange groupies. So who did? I can only assume a number of possibly well-intentioned, but undoubtedly misinformed seniors who are not going to be affected by the decisions made by this group in 30+ years as we are, along with other hopeful, but again misinformed, people who were willing to believe any of the lies

spouted by these groups. I was taught, and plan to teach, my children how important qualities such as honesty, integrity, hardwork, kindness and respect for others are. None of these qualities were demonstrated during this election by Walter Gray (or during his past tenure) or FourChange. With them at the helm, two years after moving back to Kelowna, my house has gone up for sale and, like when I was in high school, I cannot wait to leave Kelowna for a younger, more progressive and forward thinking community. You had come a long way Kelowna, you had moved forward; and now you’ve just turned around and taken a giant leap into the past. Kim Boone, Kelowna

Okanagan Centre dock ‘in the wrong location’ To the editor: I have expressed my concerns to the manager of Central Okanagan Regional District regarding the changes bering made to the Okanagan Centre Safe Harbour boat launch and to date they have fallen on deaf ears. The main concern is the fact that the south f

breakwater has been completely removed. As our prevailing winds are from the south this was a vital oversight. The other issue is the courtesy dock that is currently being built. It is, without a doubt, in the wrong location as well as it’s too high out of the water to be used, with the

exception of approximately one month in the spring when the lake is at full pool. To rectify this major issue the dock must be removed all together or, if CORD is adamant about spending tax dollars, then the dock should be moved to the south side of the ramp which will help to keep boats off the rocks.

I have voiced my concerns to the workers from Burton Marine who are doing the construction and they are very aware the dock is all wrong but apparently no one at CORD pays attention to them either. Us fishers, who use this year-round, need changes made so we can

utilize this facility. Keep in mind, fishing adds millions of dollars to the economy annually. It is my opinion that it is not too late to rectify these issues and return this facility back to what it was—the best launch in the Okanagan ! Dave Ulvaan, Winfield

Put some sparkle across the Bennett Bridge

To the editor: I will always remember Lake Placid, at fnight, in the ’60s, with their store front windows and trees covered with little sparkling lights. It looked like a Wonderland! What an indelible expression of welcome that it gives to those coming to this beautiful upper New York state town. Imagine, driving through Westbank, coming around the bend in the road and being greeted by a sparkling of lights on the W.C. Bennett Bridge. Imagine, if everyone looking from Kelowna saw delightful rows of lights joining us to

the Westside. Wouldn’t this be a heart-warming spectacle? San Francisco has its Golden Gate Bridge. London has its London Tower Bridge. Why couldn’t Kelowna have its trademark bridge— a beautifully, well-illuminated centre piece guiding all people who traverse to our special city. We have spent $46.9 million plus landscaping and parking areas on the H2O Centre, $207,904 on the Bear sculpture in Stuart Park, $177,714 on the Zephyr sculpture and $80,000 on the new logo design. Now, council plans to spend $200,000 on a vague “wall

Indulge in Fair Trade items Chocolate from A10 ply a faraway abstraction with no immediate implications for anybody else except those who are directly affected, but rather it is an issue that everybody around the world should be concerned about and demand action to eradicate. (Adapted from The Earth Charter.) Here in Canada, the chocolate industry contributes to the problem;

last year nearly $47 million worth of cocoa products came to our country. Check out the fulllength documentary at: http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/dark-sidechocolate/. Or read Bitter Chocolate, a book written by Carol Off. It is available in the local library. Buy, eat and share ‘fair trade’ chocolate. For Kelowna folks, I have been told me that we can find this at the Ten Thousand

Villages shop, located in Burtch Plaza. We are indeed, as the Earth Charter affirms “... one human family and one Earth community with a common destiny… We are, in the way that we are able, declaring our responsibility to one another, to the greater community of life, and to future generations.” Jan Dawson, Kelowna

mural” where only a very few people in the city will view it. Why not designate the wall mural money on a practical and exciting true piece of art for everyone—a glowing bridge to be seen and appreciated by all. So, please, City of Kelowna, let’s highly illuminate the access to our city, all year round, using energy efficient bulbs, which will cost pennies to maintain and put smiles on our faces, skips in our steps and new ‘sparkle’ to this great city! Anne Marko, Kelowna

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Canada Post employee food drive to help less fortunate The 12th annual Canada Post Employee Food Drive is just around the corner. On Saturday, Nov. 26, the public is encouraged to place non-perishable food in bags by 9 a.m. outside your home for pickup. Canada Post Employees and their families will be collecting and delivering your donations to the Kelowna and West Kelowna food banks. Canada Post Employees will deliver 41,000 flyers to area residents detailing how you can help alleviate hunger in the Central Okanagan. By leaving your bag, postcard attached, in a visible spot outside your home or in your apartment lobby, you will be helping to feed hungry children and families. “The annual Canada Post Employee Food Drive stocks the food bank’s shelves for winter,” said Vonnie Lavers, executive director of the Kelowna Community Food Bank. “We have set a goal to raise 100,000 pounds of food this year. Every year I am amazed by the outpouring of community support. This annual event could not happen without the generous support of our partners and volunteers.” Lavers said she wants to thank the Canada Post Employees along with The Daily Courier, Capital News and Source Graphics for helping food bank recipients get through the more costly winter months. “Canada Post Employees volunteer their time one Saturday each year,” said Shirley Spencor, with Canada Post. Spencor encourages everyone who can afford it to put out a 10 to 20 pound bag.

“The Central Okanagan is blessed with so much prosperity; now more than ever the food bank needs your help, please don’t let our trucks leave your neighbourhood empty,” said Spencor. Lavers says that now through Christmas is their busiest time, with a number of important community events and campaigns planned: Cast A Light, on now until Dec. 31 • The Kelowna food bank and Castanet.net’s fifth annual campaign

to increase awareness around the issues of poverty and hunger. People can read inspiring stories of health and wholeness and donate online at Castanet.net. Astral Media’s StuffA-Bus, Nov. 25 to 27 Sun FM, Silk FM and AM 1150 along with BC Transit and Kelowna Regional Transit want to put food on the table for those needing some extra help this season. And they have a busload of ways to do it, with the seventh annual Stuff

A Bus campaign, taking place at The Real Canadian Superstore in Kelowna and in West Kelowna. Come by to say hi to the various Sun FM, Silk FM and AM 1150 announcers who will be onsite all weekend at both drop off locations. Global Okanagan CHBC’s Good News Bears For over 20 years, CHBC’s Mike Roberts and the Good News Bears have brought smiles to the faces of many and raised over $3,209,554 for local food banks throughout the

Okanagan. Loblaws Extra Helping’ National Food Drive Nov. 26 to Dec. 16 Bring your non-perishable food donations or purchase in-store items at area Extra Foods and Real Canadian Super Stores. Wine, Spirit and Ale Trail open house, Nov. 26, 1 to 5 p.m. Calona Vineyards, Tree Brewing and Urban Distilleries are pleased to be holding their inaugural ‘Wine, Spirit and Ale Trail’ Open House with product tastings, dis-

counts, door prizes and goodies, this Saturday. Admission is free with cash and food donations going to the food bank. CBC Day for Food Banks, Dec. 2 This year is the 25th annual CBC British Columbia Food Bank Day. All local and regional radio shows broadcast special programs to help inspire your generosity towards those who need the services that B.C. food banks provide. CBC Kelowna will be broadcasting live on-air from the

Rotary Center for the Arts from 6 to 8:30 a.m. and 3 to 6 p.m. Capital News Family Skate Day, Dec. 3, 12:45 to 2:30 p.m. Join the Capital News staff at the CNC for a fun-filled afternoon family skate. Admission is free with a non-perishable food item or cash donation to the KCFB. Rock Your Stockings, Dec. 4, 4 to 8 p.m. All-ages event at The Habitat, 248 Leon Ave., to benefit the KCFB. Tickets are $5 at the door.

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One of the current council’s last decisions could go a long way to improving the walkability of the waterfront—but it won’t come cheap. City staff will present a report to council Monday that lays out a plan to improve the portion of City Park Promenade that starts at the former pavilion building site and continues toward the highway for 310 metres. If all goes well, council will give written support to pursue a $400,000 grant through the Provincial Community Recreation Program and a commitment to ante up an additional $590,000 of city funds. The city report requesting support and funding highlights what many who walk the pathway in the summer have

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B.C. Conservative leader John Cummins thinks the province cut a bad deal. From Nov. 21 to 23, Cummins toured areas of West Kelowna and Kelowna. During his stay, he visited some of the 698-acre parcel that is part of the proposed land swap between the province and Westbank First Nation. On Tuesday night he spoke to a group of about 30 people at the West Kelowna Yacht Club about his concern with the exchange that would see the province hand over 698 acres in return for eight acres used in the development of the Westside Road Interchange. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I look at what the provincial government is prepared to give up to obtain the opportunity to build that overpass, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m simply appalled, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m shocked and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m saddened,â&#x20AC;? said Cummins. Cummins said he has been following this issue since it first came to light this past summer. Touring the area gave him an opportunity to put into perspective what he had been reading about. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We did a tour of the area (on Tuesday). Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a beautiful piece of real estate. It would be an easy piece of real estate to develop, if that was your want. But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s simply not appropriate in a watershed.â&#x20AC;? The District of West Kelowna has been criticized for broadcasting its frustration through the media; however, Cummins commended the mayor and

council for not letting the province off the hook. â&#x20AC;&#x153;(DWK council) very much handled it the right way. If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t talk to the media on these issues, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very easy for government to brush it aside and just continue. The public deserves to be informed; these lands belong to the people of B.C.â&#x20AC;? Cummins called the provinceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s delay in granting Freedom of Information requests a â&#x20AC;&#x153;cover upâ&#x20AC;? and a hesitation from Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, Blair Lekstrom, to meet with DWK council as â&#x20AC;&#x153;dodging.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;If (Lekstrom) is proud of what heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s done, he should let the folks know. If he thinks that heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cut a bad deal on behalf of all British Columbians, then I guess heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to hide it. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exactly what heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s doing.â&#x20AC;? After Cummins spoke to residents, the floor was opened up for questions. Residents expressed concern over the dealâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lack of transparency, the impact the swap might have on the water shed and whether or not it is too late for anything to be done. One person asked what individuals could do in order to make a difference. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think that we have to get the broad public support, that goes without saying. We also have to make politicians in all levels of government aware of our concerns,â&#x20AC;? replied Cummins. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You have to keep this issue alive in the public. That may mean (calling in) to the radio shows and I think you should be writing the premier on this.â&#x20AC;?

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Even before the collapse of an overpass retaining twall, people were lined up in West Kelowna. But those in line weren’t frustrated, they were excited In anticipation for the Saturday, Nov. 19, 50 per cent off sale on condos at Tuscany Villas, prospective buyers lined up days before the actual sales launch in tents and lawn chairs, just to book an early appointment. Jacob Martens, the first person in line, camped out three nights to earn first choice of the 84 available condos. “Throughout the week, we heard from people planning to camp overnight on site,” said Bill Morrison of fPilothouse Real Estate. “It (was) an incredible value that most of our buyers (had) never seen.” It took only three hours to sell all 84 condos at Tuscany Villas on Saturday. The condos prices ranged between $154,900 and $249,900 for one, two and two bedroom plus den thomes between 900 and 1,400 square feet with patios ranging between 240 to 2,000 square feet. Ben Tice, marketing manager for Pilothouse Real tEstate, said that the original developer “overbuilt the building.” “He did a great job in presenting that building and then got caught on some pretty lousy timing. What he (left) behind is a great building,” said Tice. According to Tice, Saturday’s sale was “fairly chaotic.” “We could’ve made that process a little bit cleaner, but all those that came and wanted something, got something,” he added. Potential buyers got the opportunity to check out the building for themselves. Tice said he was impressed with the research that many of them conducted. “Our buyers today are so savvy and educated. They know the questions to ask; they know what they’re looking for. There was a great deal of investigation where they were allowed to go and experience the building themselves.” Many of the condos purchased featured views of Okanagan Lake.

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A winning steep hillside garden T he winners of the best professionally designed garden category for the Okanagan Xeriscape Association’s 2011 Xeriscape Garden Contest Awards were Murray and Nancy Ramsden and their son Brad. The garden was jointly designed by Lisa Masini, of Waterwise Landscape Design, and Brenda Richardson, of Synergy Landscape Design. The impressive hardscape rock work was built by Patrick Casey, of PMC Stonebuilders who modified the design as needed during the process. The Ramsdens assist-

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Gwen Steele ed Casey and did all the planting and mulching. The property is on a steep slope. “We decided to change the backyard as it always looked awful by mid summer. The grass would burn and it required a ton of water, most of which just ran down to the lake,” Murray recounted. The old yard was watered with overhead sprinklers. The new landscape is all on drip irrigation and the planting areas are flat or gently sloping. Plants are mostly low water species. Trees planted included Paul’s Scarlet hawthorn and Amur maple. Bicolour butterfly bush (buddleia x weyeriana ‘bicolour’), beauty bush (Kolkwitzia amabilis), Abbotswood potentilla, black lace elderberry (sambucus nigra black lace) and the native blue elderberry (sambucus

caerulea) were the shrubs used. Perennials included were cloth of gold and moonshine yarrows, Gaillardia dazzler, Hidcote English lavender, Missouri evening primrose and Russian sage. Ostrich fern was used in the dry shade. The garden is in Poplar Point, an area where the deer population seem to outnumber human residents. Although plants were selected from deer proof lists, the Poplar Point deer did not read the lists. They decided evening primrose was a new delicacy, then moved on to new growth on the young trees which have now been protected in wire cages. The garden contains many ornamental grasses which are very low maintenance. So far the grasses continue to be deer proof. Some of these are: Karl Foerster and Korean feather reed grasses, Northern Sea oats, gold dew tufted hair grass, blue oat grass, miscanthus ‘giganteus’ and three varieties of moor grass (Seselaria caerulea, S. heufleriana and S. argentea).

After planting all the gardens were covered with a layer of Ogogrow mulch. The Ramsdens decided to keep a small area of turf that was flat (and therefore easy to water and mow) beside the house for their dog, and for them to walk on barefoot. They also kept a Ponderosa pine to preserve a sense of place, relating to the surrounding natural landscape. Lilacs that were overgrown and obscured the lake view were removed as were ground cover junipers that were well past their prime. Murray, who loves to grow veggies, built new raised vegetable garden boxes and filled them with good soil. These are on drip irrigation and surrounded by high wire cages to deer out of the lush produce. Visit www.okanaganxeriscape.org to view more photos of this garden and others that were entered in the xeriscape garden contest. Gwen Steele is executive director of the nonprofit Okanagan Xeriscape Association.

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Five inducted to C.O. Hall of Fame Warren Henderson STAFF REPORTER

To measure Lawrence Nagy’s impact on local football over the years, one only has to look at his track record. As head coach, he led the Okanagan Sun to the organization’s only two national junior titles in 1988 and 2000. Throw in another five B.C. junior championships and Nagy was a shoo-in as one of five new inductees into the Central Okanagan Sports Hall of Fame during a Thursday morning ceremony at the Coast Capri Hotel. What made Nagy’s induction to the Hall particularly special was the relationships and rapport he developed with so many players over the years. “The players are the main reason why we coach,” said Nagy, who was inducted in the Builder category. “The joy that I got out of that, knowing the players, seeing what they do and what they’ve gone on to become has made my little contribution seem small.” Nagy thanked many for his success in football, including his parents, his wife and daughters, Okanagan Sun founder Dr. Barry Urness, and a number of his former coaches, assistant coaches and teammates. Nagy, who played at Immaculata, UBC and the University of Alberta was also a three-time B.C. coach of the year, and the top amatuer coach for all sports in 1989. The other 2011 inductees are: • Joan Campbell—

FORMER Okanagan Sun coach Lawrence Nagy (left) is congratulated on his induction into the 2011 COSHF Thursday morning by former CFL great George Reed. Pioneer Campbell won the Interior women title 10 times between 1953 and 1972, and also won the Kelowna Golf and Country Club championship a record nine times. A mother of five, Campbell was a threetime semi-finalist at the B.C. women’s champion-

ship and helped Team B.C. win the Canadian Senior Women’s Golf Championship in 1971. Campbell, 95, attended the ceremony Thursday morning with one of her five sons, Chris Campbell. What made Campbell’s exploits on the course even more impres-

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sive was the fact that golf was never the main priority in her life. “For my mom, her boys were everything,” Chris Campbell said. “Family always came first, golf came second, many times a distant second. Yet she accomplished so much in the sport.” • Dan Bertoia and Aundrea Bertoia—Athletes The brother and sister duo excelled in track and field. Dan’s specialities were the 800 and 1500 metres runs as he won provincial, Western Canadian and national titles in each. On the international scene, he competed for Canada and won a bronze medal in the 1500 at the 1991 Pan American Games. Bertoia said he had ample help along the way. “The support of my family, and my coaches in the Kelowna Track and Field Club was key,” said Dan Bertoia. “With it

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I could continue my track career into the collegiate level and beyond, where I was fortunate enough to be on a number of Canadian national teams. I feel very thankful for my selection to the Central Okanagan Sports Hall of Fame.” Aundrea made her mark as a long distance runner in the 1,500 and 3,000 metre events, winning medals at the B.C. Summer Games, provincial high school championships, and national junior championships. Her biggest achievements were winning the bronze medal in the 3,000 at the 1990 Junior Olympic Athletic Championships in Japan and the NAIA national title in 1992. Aundrea said her success is largely due to the support of her dad, Don, a former Olympian, as well as her older brother, Dan. “(Dad’s) work ethic has always inspired me… as well as his trophies and medals that he’s always kept in the basement corner downstairs,” Aundrea said. “And my brother who made me competitively tough.” • Eric Tasker—Builder The late Eric Tasker was involved in virtually every aspect of soccer in the Central Okanagan as a player, coach, manager and referee. He brought international soccer games to Kelowna in the 1980s, and founded the Okanagan Challenge men’s soccer club in the early 1990s, overseeing the operation of the team for almost two decades.

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Eric Tasker Tasker, who passed away last year, saw his team win the PCSL title three times, the last one coming in 2009. He was also a tireless volunteer, a nationallycertified referee and conducted clinics for hundreds of youngsters in the Okanagan. “I think he would be

very proud that he left a footprint, a cleat-print if you will, in Kelowna with soccer,” said Tasker’s wife, Isla. “Because he certainly put his all behind it. Our sons and I are proud, too. “At the same time, you can’t builder without a lot of support and Eric had a lot that over the years from many people.” The morning’s program began with Saskatchewan Roughriders’ great and CFL Hall of Famer George Reed being interviewed on stage by former TV sportscaster Pat Kennedy. The keynote speaker was Paul Barber, the CEO for Major League Soccer’s Vancouver Whitecaps.

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SPORTS

Rockets try to cool defending champs Warren Henderson STAFF REPORTER

When the opportunity came along to string together some wins against the B.C. Division’s last-place team, the Kelowna Rockets didn’t miss out. Three straight victories over the Prince George Cougars has the Rockets back in a groove they haven’t experienced since the early weeks of the 2011-12 campaign. Now, head coach Ryan Huska will find exactly how far his team has come on Friday night when the defending Western Hock-

ey League champions pay a visit to Prospera Place. The Kootenay Ice (175-1-2) have won the first four games of their current B.C. Division tour, and are now tied for first place overall in the WHL. “This is a great opportunity for our guys to play the defending champs,” said Huska. “(The Ice) are a very deep team and they play hard. Our guys should be excited about it. It’s a chance to play against one of the best teams in the league and hopefully it’ll bring out the best in our guys.” Following up on back-to-back wins in

Prince George last weekend, the Rockets (9-112-1) stretched their winning streak to three games with a convincing 7-3 win over the Cougars on Wednesday in Kelowna. Captain Colton Sissons scored twice in a four-goal Rockets’ third period. And while the coaching staff is happy with the current streak, Huska said the Rockets still have some work to do—particularly by the team’s veterans. “There are segments and portions of our games that are good, but right now we need more of a team game, everybody

working and playing hard for each other,” he said. “Winning is always good, it allows your group to feel good. We’re very happy with some of our younger guys, now we have to challenge our older players. They’ve been good in spurts, but they’ve been a little inconsistent. When you look at the teams that have success, it’s the older guys who are carrying the load.” Two players Huska praised for their solid play of late is a pair of 17-yearold forwards, Colton Heffley and Tyrell Goulbourne. “Those two have

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Owl v’ball on the hunt The Kelowna Secondary School Owls have a firm grasp on the Okanagan Valley senior girls volleyball title. Now they will go hunting for their first ever senior girls AAAA provincial volleyball championship. The Owls won their fourth straight Okanagan Valley championship last weekend, beating Mount Boucherie in straight sets in the semi-final before rolling over Penticton in three sets in the valley final. It was a true team effort by the talented team, that has been a powerhouse all season long. “We did this with multiple starting lineups and a multitude of substitutions that ensured every KSS player got a chance to contribute to the championship,” said coach Tony Sodaro.

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Grade 12 power hitter Hillary Schell led the way offensively, pounding the ball without mercy through the valleys as well as providing a strong defensive presence for KSS. Grade 11 setter Cayte Wilson orchestrated the offence, playing what Sodaro called the best tournament of her career, while fellow setter Tori Taneda also set the table for the KSS power hitters. Liberos Megan Witala and Alia McLure both did a great job as defensive specialists while Grade 11 standouts Katie Valgardson and Erin Knorad were great at the net with a combination of power hitting and blocking. Amanda Hait, McCall Capozzzi and Natasha Balske all contributed with big kills, nice blocks and solid serving while Mackenzie Reynolds and

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Breeanne Enright were excellent coming off the bench to help the Owls great back court defense. The Owls will now head to the senior girls AAAA provincials as the fifth ranked team in B.C. The tournament will be hosted by Handsworth out of North Vancouver Nov. 30 to Dec. 3 ••• The Kelowna Owls will be the Okanagan’s top seed heading into next week’s B.C. AAA boys high school volleyball championship in Kelowna. KSS claimed the valley title last weekend at Norkam Secondary with a dramatic come-frombehind final game victory over the Pen Hi Lakers. The Owls emerged victorious in five sets (2025, 20-25, 25-22, 31-29, 15-13). “Tyler Pomietlarz and Liam Birker set a strong match and led us in our comeback,” said Owls coach Mike Sodaro. “Jory Dickie came off the bench to play libero and did an excellent job on defense. Ty Cambell and Mitch Goodwin played strong games to help the team solidify its attack and passing.” The Owls are ranked No. 4 heading into the provincial championship, Nov. 30 to Dec. 3 at UBC Okanagan and several high schools throughout the city. KSS will be joined as Okanagan reps by the Lakers and Mt. Boucherie Bears who finished third at valleys. The Bears defeated Rutland 3-0 (25-10; 2517; 25-16) in the third/ fourth place game.

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SPORTS ▼ BCHL

Rodrigue turns Warriors tide

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WESTSIDE WARRIORS goalie Dwayne Rodrigue had a nice debut with the War-

riors as he helped the team to a 3-2 overtime win over Merritt on Wednesday. Also pictured is defenceman Ben Betker.

When the Westside Warriors pulled the trigger this week on a deal that brought Quebec-born goaltender Dwayne Rodrigue to West Kelowna, the team wasn’t sure exactly what they were getting. But if the 20-year-old’s first night as a Warrior is any indication, the club looks to have solidified a position that has been a question mark since training camp. Rodrigue made 37 saves, including a breakaway with 90 seconds to go in a 2-2 tie, as the Warriors used double overtime to snap a nine-game losing skid, beating the Merritt Centennials 3-2 Wednesday at Royal LePage Place. Rodrigue, acquired Tuesday from Grande Prairie for future considerations, made several key saves in the third period. “That’s what you want from your number one goalie,” Warriors coach Rylan Ferster said after the game. “You want him to give you a chance to win and that’s what he did tonight. That’s what being a number one goalie is all about.” In its nine game losing skid that dropped the Warriors down to sixth in the eight team BCHL Interior,

Westside was routinely outshooting its opponents but coming up short. On Wednesday the Centennials outshot Westside before Dru Morrison scored in double overtime to earn the win. The Warriors improved to 8-10-0-4 on the season while the Cents fell to 11-6-1-5. Richard Vanderhoek scored twice in regulation for the Warriors while Connor Dempsey had two assists. “It’s a big monkey off our back but it’s only one game,” said Vanderhoek. With only the top four teams making the playoffs in each BCHL conference this season, bumping the Warriors slump before it went too long was important. The win puts the Warriors just five points behind fourth place Prince George and Chilliwack and six points back of third place Vernon in the Interior. The Warriors have a chance to gain ground this weekend as they play a home and home series with the last place Trail Smoke Eaters, who have won just three games this season. The team’s meet Friday at Royal LePage Place and Saturday at Cominco Arena in Trail.

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Kelowna female hockey player Jordan Krause has taken a big step in her pursuit of a career in Canadian hockey. Krause, a former Kelowna Minor Hockey tplayer and current member of the Pursuit of Excellence, has been named to Canada’s National Women’s Under-18 team that will compete in the 2012 Under-18 World Championships next year. On Thursday, Hockey Canada announced the list of players selected to represent Canada at the t2012 IIHF U-18 Women’s World Championship in Zlin and Prerov, Czech Republic from Dec. 30, 2011 to Jan. 8, 2012. A defenceman, Krause plays for the POE’s top midget team. In the past

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she won B.C. provincial gold medals in 2006, 2008, 2009, and 2010, and most recently represented Team BC in the 2011 Canada Games in Halifax, NS. “We’re extremely excited about the talented team that will represent Canada at the 2012 IIHF Ice Hockey U18 Women’s World Championship,” commented head coach Pierre Alain. “These players bring great chemistry to the ice and will work hard to bring home gold from the Czech Republic to help start the new year off right.”

Invitations were made based on performance during the National Women’s U18 Team series against the United States Women’s Under 18 Select Team that was held Aug. 18 to 21, 2011 in Rockland, ON. Players were also evaluated by Hockey Canada scouts and coaching staff throughout the 2011-2012 season with their club teams. The tournament will feature eight teams that will be divided into two groups for the preliminary round. Team Canada will play in Group B along

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Kids take to competition Six year old Rowan Forai and seven-yearold Amelie Hodge were among the kids competing earlier this month in the Okanagan Chito-ryu Society’s 18th Annual Kids Classic Karate Tournament earlier this month in West Kelowna. Competing in his first tournament Forai won a gold medal in sparring and two silvers in kata and team kata. Hodge, in her second

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The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #26 and all of its members give our thanks to the thousands of Kelowna residents and visitors who proudly wore a poppy in commemoration of Remembrance Day and who continue to demonstrate their support of our Veterans. To the many individuals, clubs and organizations who, by their presence at the Cenotaph, paid homage to our fallen comrades. To the business community for their financial support of the Poppy Fund Drive. To the schools and the many teachers who took pride in preparing their students to understand the significance and importance of our National Day of Remembrance. A special thanks for organizing individual Remembrance ceremonies within their school programs and for recognizing, in some cases individual Veterans. To the teachers for instilling the need to understand the significance and importance of our National Day of Remembrance. To the Kelowna Media and Advertisers who supported our Remembrance Day presentations and the Poppy Fund Campaign. To the businesses who permitted us to place Poppy trays in their place of business. To the malls and other places of business who allowed our canvassers access to their premises. To the City of Kelowna workers who provided the bleachers and prepared the cenotaph for this solemn occasion. To the SW Audio Visual team who again provided the stage facilities, chairs, tents and audio equipment at the cenotaph, as always their professional assistance enhanced the presentation. Thanks to the individuals who arranged the seating. To the many Legion volunteers and others from our community including Jack Warren, the Army, Navy and Air Force Association, the RCMP Veterans Association, the Sea, Army and Air Force Cadets and to all others who in one manner or another contributed to the overall success of the year’s Poppy Campaign. To the City of Kelowna, and the City Pipe Band and to our lead singer.

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Financial support of the Poppy Campaign, which enabled us to raise in excess of $135,000.00. We recognize that at this time of year, there are other worthy organizations digging in the public’s purse for funds and we are very appreciative of the amount we receive. The monies raised are held in trust and managed by a Service Team of Branch #26. The Branch is subject to annual audits by Provincial and Dominion Commands as well as the Government of Canada. These funds are used to assist veterans, ex-service people and their dependents. Programs include: Assistance to needy veterans and their dependents; The purchase of community medical appliances; Provision of bursaries to a number of children and grandchildren of Veterans; Special projects in support of care centers and facilities for the elderly and the disabled. The Branch also provides Advocacy & Advisory services to assist current and former members of the Military and RCMP THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION - BRANCH #26 1380 BERTRAND ST., KELOWNA, B.C. V1Y 2G1

from the Taneda Dojo. Meanwhile, the zone 2 karate team is competing at the B.C. Provincial Karate Championships this weekend at BCIT. There are 57 athletes on the Thompson Okanagan team. All athletes competed in a local tournament to qualify. The provincial tournament has 550 entries and athletes will compete to qualify for the national competition.

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AMELIE HODGE, 7, (left) and Rowan Forai, 6, took part in the 18th annual kids karate tournament.

▼ HIGH SCHOOL

KCS wins double gold It was a valley double for the Kelowna Christian Knights. Both the boys and girls KCS senior volleyball squads won their respective Okanagan A championships last weekend. The Knights boys, coached by Dave Bingham, won six straight matches to capture the valley crown. In the final, KCS defeated Vernon by a 3-1 score.

“The team used a very balanced attack, with all six hitters spiking, blocking and serving effectively for the win,” said Bingham. The Knights, ranked No. 2 at the A level in B.C., will be the Okanagan’s top seed at provincials next weekend, Dec. 1 to 4 in Kelowna. The Immaculata Mustangs won a wild card match and have also qualified for provincials.

Meanwhile, the KCS girls took care of business at the Okanagan Valley championship last weekend in Princeton. In the final, the Knights defeated their local rivals from Immaculata 3-1 (2325, 25-23, 25-20, 25-19.) KCS, ranked No. 2, and the Mustangs, ranked third, will be in Prince George next weekend for the B.C. A girls championship.

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SPORTS ▼ MARTIAL ARTS

Taekwon-Do Federation Canadian National Champs results Students of Northern Taekwon-Do Academy in Kelowna and Vernon had a very successful weekend at the International Taekwon-Do Federation Canadian National Championships in Calgary. The academy sent 18 competitors to the event and brought back 38 medals, including 12 gold, 12 silver and 14 bronze. Eight black belt competitors earned seeding points to represent Canada at the 2013 I.T.F. Taekwon-Do World Championships in Benidorm, Spain. Selection for that championship will occur in November 2012 in Quebec City at next year’s Canadian National Championships. The club also had five members representing B.C. on the black belt sparring team which took home three medals including two gold and one bronze. Brad Cotey and Peter McGowan both competed on the B.C. men’s team and took the gold in an exciting match with Saskatchewan. The Junior Girls team, with locals Abbie Bennett and Taylor Halvorson as members, also took the gold in a hard fought match with the Saskatchewan team which ended in an overtime win for

the B.C. girls. The boys also fought to an overtime round against Nova Scotia, but lost in the final round and took bronze. Local athlete Kai Halvorson is a member of the Jr. Boys team. “All of our athletes, coaches and families put a huge amount of effort into their recent success and for that I couldn’t be more proud as an instructor and coach” said David White, head instructor for Northern Taekwon-Do. “Everyone went in with confidence and pride and knowledge that they were going to put forward their absolute best effort at the tournament.” In the individual categories, Cotey came up big with a gold in men’s 1st degree black belt patterns competition and silver in men’s heavyweight sparring. Taylor Halvorson took a gold in the junior girls heavyweight sparring category while also taking home the bronze in jr. girls 2nd degree patterns competition. Halvorson took the gold in jr. boys lightweight sparring. Abbie Bennett had a great tournament placing silver in junior girls heavyweight sparring and bronze in junior girls patterns. Kelowna instructor

Chris Rock brought back a silver medal in men’s lightweight sparring while Peter McGowan took the silver in super senior black belt patterns. Rounding out the black belts were sisters Sarah and Fiona Dixon who both took bronze medals in their respective women’s patterns

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SPORTS

Heat hoopsters home openers coming this weekend CIS games start at 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday nights.

Bobcats will provide the opposition. The women’s games go at 6 p.m. both nights, the men’s at 8. The Heat women are looking for their first win after a 0-4 start on the road, and know they’ll be in tough tonight against the 5-0 Cougars. “Regina has a very strong team, well balanced, nice inside game and a couple of superior guards,” said Heat coach Heather Semeniuk, who is excited for her play-

The hardwood at the UBC Okanagan gym will get its initiation to CIS basketball this weekend. On Friday night, the Heat men’s and women’s squad will play their first ever Canada West home games against the University of Regina Cougars. Then on Saturday, the University of Brandon

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KIERSTEN SHULHAN and the Heat women’s basketball team will play their Canada West home openers this weekend against Regina and Brandon.

ball squads return to action this weekend in Langley. On Friday and Saturday nights, the Heat men’s and women’s teams will take on Trinity Western University. The TWU women are 4-2, while the Heat women head into weekend action at 2-4. “It was good to have a weekend off, recharge, let the players catch up on schoolwork,” said Heat head coach Steve Manuel. “Trinity is a very good team. They’re a very strong team who controls the ball well. We will have to play our style of game, and control the ball well on our side of the court.” The Heat men (3-3), ranked No. 9 in Canada, face the task of taking on the nation’s No. 1 ranked team in the Spartans (60). “There’s a reason they are undefeated, there’s a reason why they’re the number one team. They don’t have a lot of gaps, they don’t have a lot of weaknesses,” said Heat coach Greg Poitras. “We need to serve tough off the baseline and put them into trouble.” The Heat expect defensive specialist Jeremy Fostvelt to return to the lineup this weekend. He missed his team’s previous matches against Manitoba with an ankle injury.

Dumonceaux leads Chiefs in scoring KIJHL from A25 under .500 at 10-13-0-1. That has them in fourth place out of five teams in the KIJHL’s Okanagan Division. But just ahead of them are the Posse, with a four point advantage on Kelowna. The Chiefs have had a streaky season to date. They have dropped their last three games and are

4-and-4 in the month of November. Earlier in the season the team had a seven game losing streak and a four game winning streak. The Chiefs are coming off of two losses last weekend as they get set to battle with Summerland tonight. In the last meeting between Kelowna and Summerland, the Chiefs pounded the Steam 7-1.

Following tonight’s game the Chiefs will have the chance to get closer to Princeton when the Posse come to Rutland. In the last meeting with Princeton it was the Posse coming out on top with a 6-3 win. Game time from Rutland arena is 7 p.m. on Saturday night.

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ENTERTAINMENT ▼ REACT 2012

Artists turn their focus to end-of-the-world prophecy Jennifer Smith STAFF REPORTER

What is the role prophecy plays in indigenous cultures and how has it shaped our world? It’s an interesting question heading into 2012, the end date of the Mayan calendar cycle and either the end of the world or the beginning of a new era, depending the prophecy you follow. Facing down the myriad of ways indigenous cultures handle prophecies and the role of prophecy in culture will be the Ullus Collective and member Jennifer Pickering, the outspoken former Alternator Centre director who was known for both her vision and ability to push boundaries. “I was invited to do something for a 2012 event and I thought this would be a really cool opportunity to do another iteration of React 2010,” explained Pickering, who is co-curating a new project called React 2012 all about prophecy. React 2010 was an online artistic forum inviting anyone who wanted to offer their artistic reaction to the 2010 Olympics to showcase their project in a

nagan with artists from the Ullus Collective explaining prophecy from their own point of view. “Certainly everyone’s seen the Hollywood movies and their fantastical representations of the end of the world…So I thought we might just try and tackle some of that hype and the information that’s going around and channel it to create a discussion that we need to have about our future,” said Pickering. From the environment, to politics, to the economy, Pickering believes we are sitting at crossroads and wants to use the online showcase to see how artists and creative culture generators can re-envision the future. The Picto Prophesy Project kicks the entire venture off by drawing on prophesies from cultures around the province to illustrate the meaning of prophecy in this neck of the woods. Using new media and GPS technology to examine how it plays a role in cultures from Syilx, to Sooke and Tlingit, to the Squamish Nation, Coast Salish and beyond, those who make the journey to the En’owkin Centre will cer-

collective space. It spoke to the redirection of government funds away from social programs to the corporations which profit from mass sports events. It spoke to the needs of the homeless, displaced by the Olympic security and venues. It spoke to the ability of those in power to curtail the rights of the masses in order to profit. And it also spoke to a very wide audience. Picked up by anyone who wished to log on, it inspired curators from around the world as national and international media picked up on the creations, particularly in the tumultuous lead-up to the event. React 2012 offers the same possibilities as the world turns its attention to the possible end of days. While the collective is still in search of funding, Pickering is hoping they can use the same React format to show the world how indigenous cultures other than the Mayans use prophecy, leaving a mark on society at large. The first event in the React 2012 project, Picto Prophesy, launches today, Nov. 25, at the En’owkin Centre in the South Oka-

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BRACKEN H’ANUSE CORLETT is a young artist whose video presentation on prophecy promises a mix of cultural elements that are both fun and informative, with a techno twist on an ancient culture that uses video to explore masks and carving. tainly find it illuminating. The presentations include totem poles and rock landmarks, pictographs and coyote markers spanning a wide range of stories and theories on where the world is heading and how everything from pot-

latches to story markers play into envisioning future possibility. The artists involved include Victoria Baptiste, Mariel Belanger, Tracey Kim Bonneau, Chris Bose, Bracken H’anuse Corlett and War-

ren Hooley. They will be joined by guest artists and mentor Cease Wyss and indigenous/traditional ecological knowledge keeper Richard Armstrong. The presentation runs Friday, Nov. 25, 7 p.m., at

the En’owkin Centre, Lot 45 Green Mountain Road, in Penticton and includes screenings and commentary. jsmith@ kelownacapnews.com

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Downtown Kelowna Light Up 10 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 3, on Bernard Avenue in Kelowna. Alzheimer’s disease early warnings and risk reduction strategies is the topic of Take A Break fall program on Saturday, Dec. 3, at Westside Seniors Centre, 3661 Old Okanagan Highway, put on by the Westside Health Network Society, 10:45 a.m. Free admission. Call 250-768-3305. SPCA bazaar and luncheon fundraiser Saturday, Dec. 3, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at First United Church Hall, 721 Bernard. Call 250-862-9042. Donation of sale items appreciated. Touch of Christmas Craft Fair Dec 3 at New Life Church in Kelowna. Suggested entry is $2 or two cans of food. All funds raised will go to help the Kelowna Food Bank and Hands in Service. Uptown Rutland Christmas Light-Up on Sunday, Dec. 4, 4 to 6 p.m., at Roxby Plaza, 250 Highway 33. Santa will make an appearance, cookies and hot chocolate provided. Rock You Stockings, an all age fundraiser dance benefiting the Kelowna Community Food Bank, on Sunday, Dec. 4, 4 to 8 p.m., at 248 Leon Ave. Tickets $5/person. Visit on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ RockYourStockings. Kelowna chapter of Council of Canadians will sponsor presentation

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t’s funny the things SCHOOL’S jobs were predominateyou remember and IN ly those who employed men. These include manthe things you don’t. ufacturing and construcIn particular, I rememtion. ber sitting in a fourth-year To put a number to economics class at Simon it, a recent statistic pegs Fraser University in 1989. The professor said to Jane males as contributing to my class: “Look around Muskens 82 per cent of all job losses since the current reyou. How many womcession began. So what’s en are sitting in this classroom?” There was about one woman for next? I suspect it’s just a matter of time before governments begin to address every two males. this problem as you may see campaigns He was remarking on the increase in geared towards boys. women university enrolments and conThe Pell Institution in the United tinued by telling the males in the class to States has created The Boys Initiative. watch out, we were taking over. It was According to their website it is a his attempt at humour, at least that’s how groundbreaking national campaign I interpreted it. whose goal is to shed light on trends perThis professor, whether he realized taining to boys’ underachievement and it or not, was ahead of his time because young men’s “failure to launch.” if you look at current statistics, for every Contributing to this failure to launch 100 women enrolled in college or uniare a number of variables, according to versity there are 78 men, according to Statistics Canada. Further statistics show this organization. These include increasthat more women have earned bachelors, es in the percentage of boys raised without a father and missing out on that male masters and doctoral degrees than men role model. The other is the high percentin the past 10 years. age of boys (compared to girls) who are So all those campaigns years ago diagnosed with a developmental disabilby governments to improve the postity—according to them it’s two boys for secondary participation rates of young every girl. women are finally paying off and the Yet on the flip side, boys have not trend seems as though it will continue. been encouraged to do the same and enBut should female enrolments outstrip male numbers? Shouldn’t both gen- ter careers which attract more women than men. A perfect example of this ders be pursuing higher education at the is nursing. At Okanagan College, we ofsame rate? fer both the practical nursing and the first According to the Organization of two years of the Bachelor of Science in Economic Development and Cooperation, boys in many countries are not tran- Nursing program. On average we see about two males sitioning into higher education and are per cohort but have regularly graduated wrestling with fundamental learning issues. Findings are showing that boys fall an entire class of women. The boy issue isn’t going to go away behind girls in reading and writing and soon, It’s about time we begin to tackle tend to have more behavioural issues, this problem and help boys stay in school which contribute to higher high school dropout rates. The other downside to this and transition into college or university. Jane Muskens is the registrar at is that if you look at the job losses of the Okanagan College. last two years, you see that many of the jmuskens@okanagan.bc.ca sectors which lost significant numbers of

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JX gets CV transmission Infiniti from B1 Wendy Durward, director, Infiniti Canada. This will be the first Infiniti built in North America, coming out of the Smyrna, Tenn. plant. Canadians will get one well-equipped model, featuring all-wheel drive, a 3.5-litre 24-valve DOHC aluminum-alloy V6 and the first-ever continuously variable transmission (CVT) in an Infiniti. CVTs are used across the Nissan lineup because they are more fuel efficient, but this is the first time an Infiniti hasn’t featured a conventional automatic. The CVT can mimic a step transmission when the Sport mode of the Infiniti drive selector is engaged. The 3.5-litre engine is rated at 265 hp and 248 lb/ ft of torque. Fuel economy is estimated at 10.4L/100 km highway, 13.8L/100 km city and 12.4L/100 km combined. According to Alfonso Albaisa, vice-president design Nissan Americas, the JX will incorporate design language first introduced in the highly acclaimed Essence concept. An example is the ‘crescent cut’ feature built

into the D-pillar. This will be an element of future Infiniti designs, said Albaisa during an interview at the Nissan Design America studio, just outside San Diego. With modern, exterior styling including a bold front chrome double-arch signature Infiniti grille and double-wave hood, the JX is meant to stand out in a crowd. Inside the cabin, attention to detail also sets this new crossover SUV apart from the competition. A lot more soft-touch “rich-feel” natural materials were incorporated into the interior and the use of wood and aluminum accents help add to the feeling of luxury. The family-friendly interior means lots of legroom in all three rows and ample cargo room behind the 50/50 split folding third-row seats with recline feature. Innovative second-row seats slide forward with 5.5 inches of travel and flip up for ease of entry into the third row. Even child safety seats don’t have to be removed with this slick design. Infiniti says the JX will have more second and thirdrow legroom than the Cadillac Escalade. Leather upholstery

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It is not likely to turn yellow soon. As you are approaching a fresh green light, scan – Left, Centre and then Right – before you enter the intersection. You may enter the intersection on a green light: 1. If it is safe for you to do so 2. If the intersection is clear The second type of green light would be a stale light – one that has been green for a long time, and is about to turn yellow. Chances are, if you didn’t see the light turn green – it’s STALE. Stale green lights can cause problems when drivers are not prepared. Many drivers don’t know how to recognize a stale green light and are so not prepared for the light to turn yellow. When it does, the worst situation happens: Hesitation! As drivers approach a stale green light, they need to watch their speed, road conditions and the trafﬁc

behind you. Ask, “If this light turns yellow, can I stop?” Do this until at the POINT OF NO RETURN. This is the point at the intersection where you can no longer stop safely in time. If the light turns yellow and you have passed the point of no return, you would remain at your speed – scanning left, centre and right – and if it’s safe, travel through the intersection. Never accelerate to “get through the intersection faster” – just keep doing the speed limit. Enforcement is being stepped up at intersections throughout British Columbia. Especially in the Victoria area where there are ﬁve of the most dangerous intersections listed. Intersections can be the most dangerous place for a driver so take the time to learn what you can do to stay safe.

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CR-V represents an ideal balance for size and capability in Canada’s compact SUV segment. The all-new five-passenger CR-V offers improved interior comfort, a smoother and quieter ride, and more features than the previous model, including the new innovative Easy FoldDown 60/40 Split Rear Seat that only takes one hand to engage the onestep system. Among the changes for 2012 is a more effi-

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MOTORING luminated entry, power heated folding mirrors, darker tinted windows, height adjustment for the driver’s seat and a foldflat front passenger seat for long loads, along with a handy 115V AC power See Jeep B9

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MOTORING Jeep from B8 outlet and body-coloured door handles. Moving up to the Limited level at the top of the trim ladder, adds bigger wheels, better audio, heated leather seats and all the expected bells & whistles, too numerous to mention here. Under the hood, due to popular demand, Chrysler Canada offers a standard 2.4-liter four-cylinder making 172 hp at 6000 rpm and 165 lb/ft torque peaking at 4400 rpm. It can be mated to the standard five-speed manual shifter or to a CVT automatic, in either 4X2 or 4X4 models. Unfortunately, diesel engine choices from other continents are not available in North America. In the U.S., 4X2 models start with a 158 hp 2.0-litre engine and, curiously, it is still an available no-cost option here in Canada. But why would you bother? The fuel economy improvement with the smaller engine would be

negligible and the 2.4-litre itself has enough on its plate motivating the Compass. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not exactly a slug but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expect a hairraising rush of adrenaline from the Cessna-like constant rpm drone of CVTcontrolled engine as it tries to keep up with accelerator demands. Although I tested the automatic version, I think the lighter, lower-cost manual tranny would be better suited to the Compass, for both fun and fuel efficiency. I havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t gotten into any offroad aspects, since that was never really part of the original Compass plan but, for 2011, the Compass did finally achieve Jeepâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coveted Trail Rating badge with improved offroad capabilities from the 4X4 ($2,200) systems. The Freedom Drive I automatic four-wheeldrive system works like most AWD systems, directing power to the rear wheels when the front wheels slip and it even

comes with a lock mode for snow or severe conditions. The newly-added Freedom Drive II OffRoad Package includes a second-generation continuously variable transaxle with low range (CVT2L), 17-inch all-terrain tires and aluminum wheels, a one-inch raised ride height, a full-size spare tire, skid plates and tow hooks. So now the Compass can actually â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;walk the talkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Although my test was in a 2011 model, the new 2012s on sale now are priced the same and remain relatively unchanged except for a few new colours and some tweaks to the CVT transmission. But, at the time this review was written, Chrysler Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jeep website was offering 2011 models discounted by $2,000 and canny customers might find further savings on the even cheaper Patriot. There are rumours that the Compass and Patriot will be replaced by a new

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MOTORING â&#x2013;ź BEHIND THE LINES

Designer tells how Nissan stays in style Lorne Drury

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which included a couple of exteriors and maybe one interior. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Today with just twice as many staff we do 30 projects,â&#x20AC;? said Albaisa, noting that technology and processes have changed so much over the years that they are able to accomplish so much more today. For example, complete full-size, painted hard models of sample designs can be done in less than 10 days at Nissanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mexicali, Mexico facility. Nissan Design Amer-

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all rear-wheel drive, while Nissans are predominantly front-wheel drive. For example, he said the Infiniti is meant to be more organic and flowing in its design, while Nissan tends to be more mechanical in its styling. Current Infiniti products take their design cues from the 2009 Essence concept car, while Nissans have the DNA from the recent Elure concept. But basically, a design studio is like a big sandbox, said Albaisa, pointing out how designers yearn to have their designs chosen for the final product. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At the end of the day, we are competing against each other and this is a battleground for car design,â&#x20AC;? he noted, pointing out that the process helps lead to more creativity. Even with more than 30 projects on the go each year, things arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t about to slow down for the design studios. Albaisa said Nissan/ Infiniti will be introducing a new car every six weeks for the next six years.

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Obituaries

SPRINKLING, BETTY

January 12, 1923- November 17,2011 Betty Gwendolyn Jean SPRINKLING (“Beth”) nee Betty Morris passed away peacefully November 17th, 2011 in Vancouver, BC. She is survived by her children Kendra (Peter), Roslyn, Shawn and his children Rachel & Jillian (and their mother Coco), Gary Niblock (Mariposa) and their children Gabe and Joel and his children Neal and Sara. Beth graduated RN from the Royal Jubilee Victoria and worked nursing privately in hospitals and in Public Health in BC and Manitoba, retiring to Vancouver’s West End. In reminiscing she was most proud of being a founding member of the Unitarian Church and the Lively Arts Singers in Kelowna. She loved babies, singing and dancing and had a wonderful and wacky sense of humour. A special note of thanks to the staff at Bradden Private Hospital who were terriﬁc and kept “Betty Boo” comfortable until her passing. No service by request.

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CLAYTON, GERALD JUSTIN (1938-2011) Gerry was born July 10 in Nelson, BC. He will be missed by his wife of 52 years, Lynda, son Dan (Danette), daughters Nancy (Rob) Wood and Kim (Travis) Jeske. He was the proud grandfather of Meghan and Justin (Amberly) Clayton & Hannah and Jake Wood. Gerry will also be missed by his sisters Monica (Lew) Stannard and Theresa (Jack) Souter as well as many nieces and nephews and friends. Gerry’s stories and songs will live on in the hearts of his family and friends. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations can be made to Hospice House, 2035 Ethel St., Kelowna, BC, V1Y 2Z6

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After a courageous battle, Aileen, at the grand age of 93 years, passed away on November 21, 2011 in Kelowna, BC, with her daughters at her side. For 64 years, Aileen was the devoted wife of George, whom she missed dearly after his passing in 2006. She was a kind and loving mother who will be forever missed by her three daughters, Elaine (Murray) Nedohin of Selkirk, MB, Carol (Van) Roy of Winnipeg, MB, and Judie (Allan) Larter of Kelowna. She adored her two beloved grandchildren, Justin (“my big tall boy”), and Alanna (who shared her love of fashion). She was predeceased by her two brothers, Archie and Howard. She will be lovingly remembered by her many nieces and nephews. Aileen, who was known to her friends as “Mouse” for her small frame, had a contrasting dynamic intelligence and determination. Aileen met the love of her life, George, when she was a young rural school teacher. They married and established a grain farm in the Dugald area and became very involved in their community. She was active in the Springfield Agricultural Society, The Dugald Women’s Institute and The Dugald Fashion Review (which later became the Canadian Costume Museum), where she served in various executive positions and modelled the historical costumes in the Fashion Review. She took great pride in the development and editing of “The History of Springfield” which received the Tweedsmuir Competition Award for History. In her later years, she continued to serve her community at Mountainview Village (Life Lease) as member-at-large. She was a great organizer, eager volunteer, as well as an avid gardener (winning many Home Grounds competitions), seamstress and crafter. She enjoyed making costumes for George and herself for the many social functions they attended. The family would like to extend our thanks to the warm and caring staff of The Central Okanagan Hospice House and to Dr. Willie Mackle for his compassionate care. A private family service is being planned. Mom, forever you will live in our hearts! Your guidance, steadfast love and “mighty mouse” spirit will dearly be missed. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com 250-860-7077.

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Grief Shared Is Grief Diminished As Christmas draws near we realize that the holiday season can be a difﬁcult time for families that have lost a loved one. Believing that this is a time for remembering together, we welcome you to attend our free

19th Annual “Christmas Candlelight Memorial Service” Tuesday, November 29th, 2011 at 7:00 P.M. Kelowna Community Church of the Salvation Army 1480 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna, BC Sponsored by: First Memorial Funeral Services, Lakeview Memorial Gardens & Valleyview Funeral Home

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FENTIMAN, AL Born August 8, 1945 in New Westminster, BC, passed away peacefully at the age of 66 on November 19, 2011 at Kelowna Hospice House. Al is survived by the love of his life Sharon of 43 years; loving daughters Shauna Reid (Matt) and Carley Joyce (Jeff) and grandchildren Sam and Gracie Reid. Although he didn’t choose to be a warrior, Al had been drafted into a battle with an illness which he bravely fought. Throughout it he made every attempt to not only live life to the fullest, but to live each day with grace, strength and pride. Throughout his life, Al made friends, left lasting impressions and, with a tremendous amount of integrity, treated all with fairness, respect and kindness. Al was cherished and loved by his family, dear friends and all those that knew him. No one can take the place of a man whose heart was as big as his smiles, whose advice was a great as his sense of humour, and whose caring was as deep as his love of family. He always believed in family first. A special thanks to Dr. Rolf and Dr. Erasmus for their excellent care and support they have so selflessly given to our family. Prayers are to be recited at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, November 25, 2011 and a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 26, 2011. Both will be held at the Immaculate Conception Church, 839 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna, BC. In lieu of flowers, the family asks you to consider a donation to the Theatre Kelowna Society, 421 Cawston Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 6Z1. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mem.com. Arrangements in care of First Memorial Funeral Services, (250) 762-2299.

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6TH Annual Christmas Fair and Artists’ Market, Saturday, November 26, 2011. Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Westbank, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. A warm invitation to one and all to come to the 6th Annual Christmas Fair and Artists’ Market at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 2547 Hebert Rd, close to the Holiday Inn in West Kelowna. Local artists will be selling wonderful Christmas gifts for all the family including miniature cars, hand knitted clothes and scarves, woodcrafts, kitchen condiments, jewelry, collectibles, silent auction, huge rafﬂe, theme basket rafﬂes, bake tables and more. Come for a delicious homemade lunch and, just for the kids, Santa and his elves will visit at 11 o’clock so bring your camera! Contact Sylvia Jurys 250768-4295 Last Chance 19th Annual

Christmas Craft Sale Sunday Dec 4, 2011 10am - 3pm Winﬁeld Memorial Hall Over 50 crafters, Come and enjoy the homemade goodies at the concession. Please bring a donation for the FOOD BANK Kathy (250)-863-0649 SPRING Valley Care Centre is hosting their annual Craft Fair. November 25 from 9-1. 365 Ziprick Road. (250) 979-6000 ext 111

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Children Childcare Available 3-5yr Program. Lil ‘ Bloomers. Located in Rutland. Space Available (250)-826-7298 AT TIGGER & ME Too Daycare: Spots available for 21/2 5 year olds. Pre School: 3-5 year olds. Rutland Area. Call 250-878-8444 HUNNY’S HOUSE Licensed Daycare, 12 full time spaces available, $650/mo 3-5yr olds. Bonuses available www.hunnyshouse.com email:hunnyshouse@hotmail.ca 250-807-2277

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Gitmaxmak’ay Nisga’a PR/PE Society As senior management in Gitmaxmak’ay Nisga’a PR/PE Society (GNS), the CEO manages the society by making decisions which determine its identity, systems, internal organization and operations and by which direction is established, priorities are set and resources are allocated. The function of the CEO is to manage the day-to-day and business activities of GNS by enhancing the social, economical, physical, cultural and spiritual well-being of Nisga’a citizens whose ordinary residence is within the city of Prince Rupert and the District of Port Edward. Education/Experience: -Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration -Minimum 5 yrs experience in senior management -Strong ﬁnancial background Responsibilities: -to recruit, train, develop and motivate courteous, knowledgeable staff -to research funding sources, oversee the development of fundraising plans and write fundraising proposals to increase the fund of GNS -to oversee the planning, implementation and evaluation of GNS programs and services -to participate with Board of Directors in developing a vision and strategic plan to guide GNS Other Requirements: -Valid BC Drivers License -Knowledge of Nisga’a culture an asset -Submission of a criminal record check Applicants are required to submit resume package consisting of a cover letter, resume and 3 work related references prior to 4:30pm on December 9, 2011. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For more information please contact Interim Manger Bess Leeson, 250-627-1595. ALL RESUME PACKAGES MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Gitmaxmak’ay Nisga’a PR/PE Society Attn: Bess Leeson 301-860 3rd Avenue West Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1M6 Fax: 250-627-1575 Email: gitman@citytel.net

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YOUTH MEANS BUSINESS A new business development program targeting youth 18-29 is now taking applications. Applicants must not be receiving EI or have established an EI claim in past 3 years (5 years for maternity). This unique program will help you examine your business opportunity, develop your business idea and complete a business plan to get ready for start-up. Up to a $5,000 grant is available to those that are selected. Attend a free Information Session: Fridays from 10am —12 noon

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Assembly sales, customer service & management trainee positions available within our Kelowna office. Must be 18+ years of age. No experience required as we provide full training.

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Drivers

Bottled Water Delivery Driver Self-motivated, team member with exemplary customer service skills for the Kelowna area. Basic computer skills required, and will be expected to pass a skills, abilities and drug test. Email: hrm@sweetwaterpak.ca SHORT on cash? Need money? We can help, get a loan on your directly deposited income. Call (250)868-2020

Exp. Hooktender. Permanent work, 210 plus days a year in the East Kootenays, full beneﬁts & overtime. A good portion of work is done with Mobile Back Spar and Grapple. Excavator experience and spotting will be required.(250)349-5415 or fax (250)349-7522 JOBS! JOBS! JOBS! No experience necessary, we will train. Must be 18+yrs. of age. Call 250-860-3590 or Email: info@plazio.ca TIM HORTONS Hollywood Rd. Food Counter Attendant, Full Time/Shift Work, Nights/Overnights/Early Mornings/Weekends. $10.46/hr. Apply by Fax: 250-763-4322.

Education/Trade Schools

Career Opportunities

Call 250-860-3590 or send resume to info@plazio.ca

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HD MECHANICS 3rd or 4th apprentice or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics with their Red Seal and CIVP 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

Nursing Unit Clerk ! A people-oriented job at the heart of hospital operations. You’ll never be bored again.

Our 6 month program gives you the specialized training needed for hospital positions. The focused, intensive schedule gets you into the work force as quickly as possible. We also offer: Online Medical Transcription - 9 months Pharmacy Technician – 8 months • Online or on campus

Health Care Assistant/RCA - 6 months Financial Aid available for qualiﬁed students P.C.T.I.A. accredited college

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Drivers/Courier/ Trucking DRIVERS WANTED: Terriﬁc career opportunity outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No Experience Needed!! Extensive paid travel, meal allowance, 4 wks. vacation & beneﬁts pkg. Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time Valid License w/ air brake endorsement. High School Diploma or GED. Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver. DO NOT FILL IN CITY OR STATE

2500+/MO TO START

Senior Buyer Buy into a great career! Join the City’s Purchasing team and provide leadership and direction in the purchasing of over $100 million in goods and services. As an experienced public purchasing professional preferably with a Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation (or equivalent) and post secondary education in business administration, you recommend best strategies for purchase of commodities, supplies, services and equipment. With your eye for detail, strong customer service and negotiations skills and the ability to work in a busy environment, you will review purchase requisitions, develop strategies for procurement, prepare and issue complex tenders and Requests for Proposals (RFP’s), research, analyze and recommend contract awards and resolve post-award contract issues. Expertise in inventory management is also an asset. We offer career and professional development, progressive employment practices, and an “earned day off program” along with flexibility in hours of work. This is a CUPE bargaining unit position offering a salary range of $30.41 - $35.06 hourly (based on a 35 hour work week) including a competitive benefits package. Apply online at kelowna.ca/careers by December 14, 2011. Applicants not contacted within three weeks of the competition closing date are thanked for their interest. kelowna.ca/careers

Capital News Friday, November 25, 2011

Help Wanted

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Help Wanted

CANADIAN TIRE WEST KELOWNA Requires a fully licensed Automotive Technician for our service center. We are also looking for someone to possibly ďŹ ll the role of shop foreman. Inter-provincial safety inspection certiďŹ cate would be an asset. Fantastic beneďŹ ts package including proďŹ t sharing, pay will be based on experience and qualiďŹ cations.

Executive Director The Kelowna Museums Society is currently recruiting for this Executive/Management position. We are seeking a dynamic, experienced professional to lead the Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s operational and curatorial development. Closing date for applications is December 20, 2011. For details of the recruitment process please visit our website at: www.kelownamuseums.ca

Please forward your resume to our ofďŹ ce at fax number 250-707-3902 or email at cantire612@shaw.ca

FOSTER HOME

Foster home to work as part of a team to provide care to a youth with exceptional social and emotional needs. A counsellor will provide the caregiver with daily support, education and training, as well as providing recreation, life skills coaching and academic opportunities for the youth. Very good remuneration and regular respite will be provided. A criminal record search and home study are required. Quote posting 1B05-2011-011.

Education/Trade Schools

TRADE

UP!

MEAT MANAGER Kootenay Market, a successful supermarket operating in Castlegar, is seeking a Journeyman Meat Manager. We offer a competitive wage package based on previous experience. The individual must be motivated, willing to lead, and be able to work in a busy retail environment. Please forward resume to: Kootenay Market 635 Columbia Avenue Castlegar, BC V1N 1G9 Email: kmcastle@telus.net Fax: 250-304-2262 Attention: Dan

Okanagan College offers a host of trades programs to help you on your career path. Call today to learn more about registering for these programs and how we can help.

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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.

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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.

Employment

Help Wanted

Trades, Technical

SEASONAL LABOURER POSITIONS Coral Beach farms Ltd. (Lake Country). No experience necessary. Must have own transportation. Applicant must be capable of physically demanding (incl. heavy lifting) work in all weather conditions. 6-7 days a week. 10-12 hours a day beginning approximately February 2nd. 2012. Work includes tree planting, pruning & irrigation. Pay $9.50/hour. Apply by fax at 250-766-0813 or email jobs@coralbeach.ca

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TIM HORTONS Lakeshore Rd. Food Counter Attendant, Full Time/Shift Work, Nights/Overnights/Early Mornings/Weekends. $10.46/hr. Apply by Fax: 250-712-9893. TIM HORTONS Powick Rd. Food Counter Attendant, Full Time/Shift Work, Nights/Overnights/Early Mornings/Weekends. $10.46/hr. Apply by Fax: 250-717-3987 We are still hiring - Dozer & excavator operators required by a busy Alberta oilďŹ eld construction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have constructed oilďŹ eld roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-723-5051. Wellness Co reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s consultants (benefits/training)FreeInfoPak. www.provensolutionsonline.com

Home Care/Support NURSES, Care Aides, Home Cleaners - Bayshore Home Health, one of Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 50 Best Managed Companies, is hiring casual, on-call nurses, certiďŹ ed care aides and experienced cleaners. If you are empathetic; personable; possess an outstanding work ethic, a â&#x20AC;&#x153;can doâ&#x20AC;? attitude, a passion for superior client service and a reliable vehicle, we want to hear from you. Send your resume to shgeekie@bayshore.ca. Only those shortlisted will be contacted.

Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services Full time Japanese Cook Wanted $14.00~17.50/Hr, 40Hrs/W, 3y exp Sushi, Maki, Roll, Teriyaki, etc. Oh Sushi, #3B-605 KLO Rd, Kelowna ohsushi605@hotmail.com

Trades, Technical ACE CONSTRUCTION IS HIRING POWERLINE TECHNICIANS AND INDENTURED APPRENTICES FOR ALBERTA Email schiebel@cana.ca Fax 403-253-6190 www.aceconstruction.ca

FT Security Alarm Technician reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d with min 3yrs exp, email resume; infoborder@shaw.ca No phone calls please. Required immediately CertiďŹ ed Journeyman Refrigeration Technician w/ gas ticket. FT position at a 30 year old reputable company. Good wage offered + beneďŹ ts. Apply to Canadian Western Mechanical or contact Dave Tolhurst 250992-9807 or email resume to: canwest@quesnelbc.com

Help Wanted EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Our Client has an immediate requirement for a Service Manager and a Journeyman HD Mechanic with exp. in commercial HD Trucks and Trailers. Diagnosis and preventative maintenance are key to this function combined with the willingness to work with the public and our customers. You have a choice. You can leave your family, live in a camp and make a living in the north, or you can move to one of the most beautiful places in central BC, bring your family and enjoy the balance and life, that this region has to offer. Excellent Wages & BeneďŹ ts!

If this lifestyle & position appeals to you, forward your resume to: shane@ careerlinkinternational.com

Travel/Tourism Tourism Wells Gray, seeking full time tourism and marketing manager. Visit www.wellsgray.ca

Services

Art/Music/Dancing R&R dance band. Looking for mature female keys or guitar/ singer. Call John 212-2386

Mind Body Spirit #1 for a reason. Paradise Massage. Where men come to relax. 778-477-5050 Kelowna Abandon Stress Whole Body Swedish Massage. Affordable, excellent work.Linda 862-3929 ASIAN Ladieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Massage. Lovely, Peaceful Setting, Men and women welcome $60/hr. Call (250)-317-3575 BLISS Massage 4 your every need. 10 yrs exp. men only . Call 4 appt. 250-215-7755 MAGGIES Massage. Client Appreciation Month! Call For More Info (250)317-4353 THAI Massage. Totally relax & energize your body & mind. Call 250-801-7188

Holistic Health CASE Studies needed. Our students are ready for : Manicure, $20, Pedicure, $20, ReďŹ&#x201A;exology, $29. Massage $29. Hypnosis, $45. 250-868-3114 naturalhealthcollege.com

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Employment

ARENA ATTENDANT I

(Part Time â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Permanent) Due to a resignation, the City has an opening for an Arena Attendant I. Reporting to the Manager, Recreation Services, this position is responsible for the day to day operation and maintenance of ice arenas. This job involves shift work including evenings and weekends. Assignments are received from a supervisor who checks the workmanship for conformance with recognized practices and procedures in arena operations. Please see our website at www.vernon.ca for a complete job description and method of application. Closing date is December 2, 2011. Please quote competition # 68-COV-11.

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Services

Merchandise for Sale

Legal Services

Contractors

Electrical

Home Improvements

KSK Framing & Foundations. Quality workmanship at reas rates. Free est 250-979-8948

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

MARAINE Construction, 30 yrs. Exp. Complete Home Building/Reno’’s.250-300-4657 OLD SCHOOL Construction. Interior renovation specialist. Done right the ﬁrst time. Lic & ins. Sen. discount. Cory Doell 250-862-7094

Swimming Pools/ Hot Tubs

$200 & Under

CRIMINAL RECORD?

Painting & Decorating 1ST. In customer service, Cando Painting, prof. reliable crew, 15yrs. in business, Int/Ext. Eddie 250-863-3449 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 SEEGER & Son Painting. Quality painting, reasonable & reliable. Call Jason 762-4039

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

Plumbing

Pets & Livestock

Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Conﬁdential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET

WENINGER CONST. Family company commited to Kelowna & Big White. 250-765-6898

1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com

Countertops

Cleaning Services #1 Affordable Quality House Cleaning. Exc ref’s & rates. Wkly/Bi-weekly. 250-575-4001 CLEANING Lady, 25yrs exp., quality work, one time, wkly, biwkly. Exc ref’s.250-470-9629 CLEANING. Weekly/biweekly, pre xmas cleaning. Helping you get ready for the season. Call (250)-763-2377 CLEANING- weekly/ biweekly, residential, move-in & out. Organizing and elderly welcome. Serving in Kelowna and Westside. Please call 250-4481786 CLEARLY CLEAN we’ll make U house proud. Proudly serving Kelowna and area. Call 250-215-1073

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

Trades, Technical

CALL MIKE’S ELITE Countertops- All Countertops - Granite, Caesar Stone, Sile Stone, Han Stone, Marble and all natural stone products. Hundreds of colours to choose from. We offer a special every month, call Mike to ﬁnd out this month’s deal! Please call (250)575-8543, 2392 Dominion Road. REFACE Countertops. 1/2 the Cost of Replacing. Granite & Corian Designs. 470-2235.

Drywall PESL DRYWALL Service Inc. Renovations, new construction and repairs. Boarding, taping, textured ceilings. Call Tomas at 250-212-4483 or 860-3495. Quality Taping & Ceiling Texture Small - Med. jobs. 23yrs Exp. Free Estimates. Call Jeff 250-869-9583, 250-868-1075

Electrical

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

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

Handypersons A-Z HANDYMAN, domestic wizard, furniture assembly, all repairs & reno’s.250-859-4486 HONEY DO will take care of your list to do. Prof.,friendly, reliable, & quality orientated. Call Josef (250)-864-7755 NEED a hand inside or out from painting to yard work. 250-215-1712, 250-768-5032 TERRY’S Handyman Service. Indoor/outdoor painting, carpentry, furniture repair, dump runs, No job too small! 250575-4258 or 250-450-6939

Heat, Air, Refrig.

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

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

Trades, Technical

21 Week Heavy Equipment Operator

APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM Prepare for a Career in Heavy Equipment Operating. Introducing our new Apprenticeship Program which includes: • ITA Foundation • ITA HEO Theory • Multi Equipment Training - Apprenticeship hours logged Certiﬁcates included are: • Ground Disturbance Level II • WHMIS • Trafﬁc Control • First Aid

Home Repairs A Full Home Reno Service. GaviaConstructionServices.ca Call Chris at 250-300-3534 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

Irrigation/Sprinkler Systems ASPEN LANDSCAPING, irrigation blowout, fall clean-up 250-317-7773.

Kitchen Cabinets MARYANNE’S KITCHEN. Free drawer upgrade. No HST in Oct. Call 250-317-7523

Machining & Metal Work

Interfor’s Board of Directors approved a $24 million capital plan to upgrade the Company’s Grand Forks and Castlegar sawmills. The plan involves the installation of a new small log line at Grand Forks to replace existing two-line facility, along with funds to complete the installation of an automated lumber grading system. The Grand Forks project is budgeted at 19 million and will incorporate the same technology recently installed at the Company’s Adams Lake sawmill. Construction will commence in the Àrst quarter of 2012 and will be completed in mid 2013 Interested applicants should forward a resume, or complete an hourly application available at the Grand Forks OfÀce by December 4, 2011 and forward to: Ken Makortoff, Interfor Ltd. Box 39, Grand Forks, BC V0H 1H0. Fax: 250-443-2434 or email: ken.makortoff@interfor.com. We thank all applicants in advance, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

GERMAN MASTER ROOFER. All kinds of roofs. 250-8638224 www.teamgerman.com RYDER ROOFING LTD. Free est, ‘From a hole in your roof to a whole new roof.’ 250-7653191.

Rubbish Removal

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

Moving & Storage

ERIK the STUDENT

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

✔Rates

AAA Best Moving $59+/hr FLAT Rates for long dist. Weekly trips betw BC/AB. Why pay more? 250-861-3400 DAN-MEL MOVING SERVICES Local & long distance, also Fifth Wheel moving. 250-2150147 or 250-766-1282 FAMILY Movers. Moving? Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance trips. Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250-493-2687 NORTH END Moving Service Local/Long Distance. Free Estimates 250-470-9498

Fruit & Vegetables

RUBBISH REMOVAL

HAULS FROM $39.99 & UP &

TERRY THE JUNK GUY.ca 778931-0741 Rubbish, Cars, Junk, Reasonable Rates from a Reasonable Guy

Snowclearing

Merchandise for Sale

250-859-9053

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

Sundecks KELOWNA DECK & RAIL. Vinyl, Mod. Flooring, Alum., GlassTopless/Picket878-2483.

“Local Produce at Your Doorstep” To place an ad...call the Kelowna Capital News

250-763-7114

Graziano Orchards 3455 Rose Rd. East Kelowna Many varieties of apples sold throughout winter, all at 50 cents/lb, Empire Apples sold at special price for large orders. Bosc Pears & Homemade Apple Pie (250)-860-2644.

www.grazianofamilyorchards.com

Bosc & Anjou Pears. Gala, Ambrosia, Spartan Granny Smith, Fuji, Braeburn Apples & Fresh Apple Juice.

HAZELDELL ORCHARDS

1980 BYRNS Rd, 250-862-4997 Open Mon-Sat, 9am-5:30pm, Sunday 10am-5pm

Landscaping

Feed & Hay 800 lb round bales: this years grass hay $50./bale, last years grass hay $25./bale. Wheat Straw bales 3x3x8 700 lb $40/bale 250-804-6720 ALFALFA Hay & Broom Grass $4 /bale. 250-860-6079. Grass hay, $5.00 bale. Large bales, no rain, barn stored, exc. horse feed, whole oats $0.12/lb. Located in Armstrong. 250-546-6422. 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.

Bichon Pups, ﬁrst shots, dewormed, litter trained, great dispositions. For more info and pricing call 250-832-4923 Trinity Shepherds Malamute/ Shepherd cross, puppies, avail now, Vet checked all shots $250.ea 250-547-9763

FIREWOOD SALES

Fruit & Vegetables

FRESH locally grown Chestnuts for sale for $2.75/lb. Call Peter at 250-764-7113

GUARANTEED Prof. installs tile, granite, travertine, hrdwd. granite countertops, pools, decks res/comm250-707-3828 MASTER TILES. Bathroom, kitchen, entrance way & steps. Call Joe 250-859-7026 TILE Setter. Artistic Ceramics. Custom tile setting. Call 250870-1009

Pets

BAGS OF LEAVES, NO PROBLEM!

Fresh From the Fields

CertiÀed Electrician

The successful applicant must be a highly motivated team player, with strong communication and interpersonal skills. Alternate schedules and shift work will be required for a demanding, high paced environment. Excellent wages and beneÀt package as applicable in the United Steelworkers Local 1-423.

Rooﬁng & Skylights

#1 AAA Junk Removal.Anything,Anytime,Anywhere! Construction/Appls. 778-363-0127

Reserve your seat today by calling Taylor Pro Training Ltd. at 1-877-860-7627 or visit us on the web at www.taylorprotraining.com

The successful candidate will be a certiÀed electrician (BC/IP) with preferably 5+ years experience in the lumber manufacturing industry. Must have Allen Bradley PLC experience. Ability to troubleshoot and repair VFD drives, optimizer systems, scanners and computer skills would be an asset.

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

Tiling

Landscaping

Antiques / Vintage CASH for vintage clothing & acc., old linen, lace, costume & estate jewelry.250-769-7975

$100 & Under 12ft Round Above Ground Pool pump cover ladder chem. & net. $50 707-1539 2 225-70R15 tires on GM wheels, used 1 season, $80 obo. 250-762-0124 2 Drywall or Plaster Trowels. Like new. $35 (250)763-0607 BLUE Air Canada Luggage, 26”x9” $25 Very Good Condition (250)448-5507 BOOSTER seat $10 (250)707-1539 Brand New Bar stool(s) 32” from seat down. Backs, armrest etc. $150 (250)448-6253 CHILDRENS Bike for 8-10 yr old.$10 (250)-707-1539 COFFEE Table and 2 end tables. Wood and glass. $75 (250)762-8617 COMPUTER Desk, keyboard and drawer. 45”x24” $25 1 (250)762-8617 DVS Runners as new Size 6/12 $5 (250)-707-1539 GREEN Air Canada Luggage, 28”x12”, like new $30 (250)448-5507 HEELY’S Shoes Size 3 $10 (250)-707-1539 LITTLE Tikes Toy box $15 (250)-707-1539 PINE use single bed. Mattress incl’d. $30 (250)-7071539

Computer System, Windows Internet ready Excellent Cond. $200. 250-869-2363 Kelowna

$300 & Under Computer Laptop, Windows, Wireless, Excellent Condition, $300. 250-869-2363 Kelowna CONDO size black leather love seat. like new. 58”x34” $300 250-448-5507 PORTER Cable. ten amp plunge router with table and six bits. $225 (250)763-0607

$400 & Under CENTRAL Vac, E-hose, 3-way switch, PN, excellent. $349. (250)762-3468

Firearms Sauer/Sohn, model 90, 300 win mag. ﬁbreglass stock (black), 3x9 Swarovski scope, steal EAW mounts, two three round box clips, very good cond & a tack driver. FAC req. $1400 250-558-5702 Jim

Free Items FREE Arborite Kitchen table. 8 chairs and 2 extensions. (250)762-8617 FREE Chocolate Chesterﬁeld. Great condition. Call 250-7628835 FREE Doghouses for outdoor pets. Please give them shelter from the wind and icy ground. Call (250)763-2476 FREE Hospital Bed. You pick up. Call (250)768-0082 FREE Kittens. Male/Female. 3 months old. Ready to go! Call 250-826-1844 FREE Modern White Toilet Complete (250)762-8617 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 to a good home. 4 yr old black neutered cat. Indoor/outdoor (250)762-8617

Firewood/Fuel

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FIREWOOD. Fir $185/crd, Jack Pine $150/cd, Ponderosa, $125. Jim, 250-762-5469 APPLEWOOD. Well seasoned cut & stacked. $50/apple bin. Call 250-763-5433 Dry Applewood, $150- round split-$200. Full Cord, (2ton truck) Serge 250-215-9273

Furniture Almost New Chocolate Brown Couch, power reclining end seat.$1200 (250)860-9325 SALE! SALE! SALE! New and Pre-Owned Office Furniture for SALE! Presently we are over stocked with beautiful WOOD desks, credenzas, and office task chairs.....Visit Our Showroom Today at Total Office Business Furnishings, Mon to Fri 8am to 4.30pm, 420 Banks Rd. Kel. 250-717-1626 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

Garage Sales RUTLAND. Party stuff & lots more! 1120 Lacombe Rd. 8-2. Sun Nov 27.

$200 & Under

Heavy Duty Machinery

4 Goodyear Eagle tires, M&S, 245-45R17, $200 obo. 250762-0124

419 LEMCO Craft Shaft Grinder Excellent condition $2400 (250)-762-883555

Landscaping

BOBCAT SERVICES LTD.

•Rockwalls- Decorative landscaping • Retaining walls Call today for a quote PROUDLY SERVING THE OKANAGAN FOR MORE THAN 19 YEARS

•Excavation •Site Prep •Loaders •Trucking •Demolition • SNOW REMOVAL - book now!

Capital News Friday, November 25, 2011 From

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Merchandise for Sale

Heavy Duty Machinery

Medical Supplies

6 Yard Sander $1200, Christy Carriage for yarding $1000, (250) 545-4653 or 308-0977

Give the gift of happy tummies this Christmas with a copy of Judie Steeve’s long awaited cookbook: Includes 200 mouthwatering recipes featuring the use of fresh, local, in-season ingredients as well as 64 full color photographs sure to tantilize your tastebuds!

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

Medical Supplies SHOPRIDER Scooters & Powerchairs. New & Used, Stairlifts, Vertical Platform lifts, Platform Stairlifts. Kelowna: 250-764-7757, Vernon: 250542-3745, Toll free: 1-888-5423745 www.okmobility.ca

Available at Chapters, Mosaic Books, the B.C. Wine Museum and many other locations. www.judiesteeves.com

USED home care bed with mattress, bed was rental mattress new 6 months ago $1000 free standing power lift battery operated new $3999 bought as store model personally used 5 months $1500 (250)491-1129

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GENTLY used ice skates, cleats, ski helmets, ski pants, snowsuits & winter clothes, 0-10 yrs. With a sale off clothing 20-50%. Baby equipment, cribs, car seats, swings etc. Moms the Word 187 Hwy 33E past Rutland Rd 765-3422 V/S MC DD.

Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Misc. for Sale

Misc. Wanted

Apt/Condos for Sale

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

CASH Paid for quality used Records, Cd’s & Books. Pandosy Books, #138-1889 Springﬁeld Rd. 250-861-4995

IMMEDIATE Possession. Updated Dilworth Condo. SS Apps. SileStone. 2BD. 2BA. Sm. Pet ok. $249,000. mls10037881. Call Mike Cadieux. Prudential Kelowna Properties. 250-215-2486. PLAYA del Sol. Best Buy! furn’d 2bd + den, 5th ﬂoor, south side, great view, 3059 MLSR David Jurome MacDonald Realty 250-862-1888

MOSTLY new items, power & hand tools, compressors & assorted air tools, Bullet express (2), power washers (2), coffee makers (2), new small kitchen appliances etc. new items at least 1/2 of retail. ROUND 52” Glass Top Coffee Table with 4 wedge sliding ottomans $140. Kitchen Aid 12 Piece Copper Bottom Pot Set, New in Box $135. Unique Kidney Shape Side Table. Lacquer with gold trim $60. New Hamilton Beach Large Roaster $38.

PRE-SELECT your Christmas tree at 4681 Stewart Rd W. Call Peter at 250-764-7113

Coin Collector Buying old Coins, Silver, Gold, Olympic + Also buying bulk silver coins. Chad: 250-863-3082 (Local)

I want to buy enough coins to set up at coin shows. Todd 250-864-3521 Private.

Stereo / DVD / TV DENON AVr-3803 7.1 Home Theatre Receiver with 115 watts x 8 channels: $110.00 DENON DVD 2900, DVD/SACD/CD/DVD AUDIO/CD-R Audiophile grade player (not Blue Ray): $100, all in excellent condition, Penticton, Phone 250-488-6716 after 6pm TV Stand $30 & 2 TV’s $10 each. Call 250-764-6135

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

Sales & Service Directory COUNTERTOPS

CONTRACTORS Licensed & Insured

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In business since 1989

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

250-300-3534 HANDYMAN Larry’s Handyman & Renovation Services • Interior & Exterior Renovations • Carpentry • Painting • Small Repairs • Pressure Washing

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

250-718-8879

PAINTING

PLUMBING

SEEGER & SON PAINTING

Bayside Plumbing & Gas Fitting

Quality painting, reasonable and reliable. 762-4039

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

TILING

WELDING

CALL JASON

TILE SETTER

Artistic Ceramics.

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

Call 250-870-1009

9.95 LF

starting at

765-6898

ELECTRICAL

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

250-863-4418

59.00 SF

On select colors only | Installation available

Natural Stone Surfaces All One Piece Laminate

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

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A & S Electric

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

HEATING

HOME IMPROVEMENT

MOVING

SOMMERFELD HEATING

Maraine Construction

North End Moving Services

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

Wayne 250-215-6767

Specialize in Kitchens & Bathrooms. Planning, Design & Installation. 30 years exp. All types of renovations, residential & Commercial.

Marty 250-300-4657

Local or Long Distance Polite & Professional

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

RENOVATIONS HIGH CALIBER CONSTRUCTION

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

Dan 250-864-0771

EXPERIENCED CRAFTSMEN QUALITY WORKMANSHIP SERVICE YOU CAN TRUST

• Bath Remodels • Decks • Drywall

• Kitchen Remodels • Painting • Plumbing

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

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

Canadian Homebuilders Association

MEMBER

Licensed, Bonded & Insured

Independently Owned and Locally Operated

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

Dan 250-864-0771

TREMBLAY’S EXCAVATING LTD.

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

ABC

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

250-878-2911 abcohdoors@gmail.com

PAINTING AFFORDABLE PAINTING

“ONE ROOM, OR YOUR WHOLE CASTLE”

DALE’S

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

862-9333

250-863-9830 or 250-768-1098

PAINTING KELOWNA A BETTER PLACE SINCE 1982

RENOVATIONS

ROOFING

Deck & Rail

RYDER ROOFING LTD. Free estimates, senior discounts,

Kelowna

Serving the Okanagan 14 yrs. Vinyl Decking up to 80 mil., Modular Flooring, Aluminum, Glass, Topless, Picket Railings, Fences & Gates. Free Estimates

250-878-2483

www.kelownadeckandrail.com

PAINTING SERVICE

member of B.B.B. Fully insured, WCB coverage. All types of shingle rooﬁng & torch on rooﬁng systems. ‘From a hole in your roof to a whole new roof.’

250-765-3191

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GET FEATURED speak with a classiﬁed rep to get this space working for you

250-763-7114

ABC

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

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Friday, November 25, 2011 Capital News

Real Estate

Rentals

Mobile Homes & Parks

Apt/Condo for Rent

Mobile Homes & Pads

Homes for Rent

Senior Assisted Living

Down payment holding you back from moving into a brand new home? We’ll consider anything of market value on trade for the down payment on 64A McCulloch Heights.S.E. Kelowna. About 15 mins from Orchard Park. Call Accent Homes 250-769-6614

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You’ll Get the Best buy from our factory outlet featuring Palm Harbor Homes. Show Homes at 1680 Ross Rd. www.accenthomes.ca (250)-769-6614 Home packages available for your land or we have spaces/pads available. Bank/Credit Union Financing approved product. Done right installations and genuine service for over 40 years. WHOLESALE FACTORY DIRECT. Manufactured, Modular & Park model Homes. Tremendous savings. Luxurious 1512 sq. ft home including delivery and installation only $114,950. Many other plans available. Come see our new display homes 610 Katherine # 58 in West Kelowna Estates Highway 97 to Westside Road, exit North 200 meters to Nancee Way, left 100 meters to Spland Road, right 100 meters to Katherine, left to #58 on right. The Home Boys 778-755-2505 Open House Wednesday to Sunday from 10-6 or www.hbmodular.com

Mortgages 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

Rentals Rent To Own RENTAL Purchase, 2 renovated mobile homes. 1 in family side, 1 in 18yrs + side of mobile home park in west kelowna. Call Roy at (250)769-0007

Apt/Condo for Rent 1BDRM apt. for rent. Dec 15th, secure building, close to all amenities, $650+ utilities. (250)-861-4700 1bdrm penthouse waterfront condo, incl. hydro, gas, phone cable/internet heated u/g prkg, $1290/mo. 250-503-8888 2BD, 2bth, 1256 sq.ft, partly furn’d & newly reno’d. Near UBC/Airport, NS/NP, Student or Mature persons pref’d. $1000/mo 1-780-458-2086. 2BD, frun’d with in-condo laundry, near superstore. Dec 1 $1195 incl utils.(250)764-8440 2 BDRM convenient capri area, $869 incl. heat, wireless net 250-764-1918 Avail. Dec 1 BELGO AREA, Rutland Rd. S. 2bd, $900 + hydro, f/s/w/d, NO PETS, bus. Avail.Now. 250491-3345, 869-9788 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

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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 MILL CREEK ESTATES. Various ﬂoor plans avail. 1, 2 & 3bdrms within walking distance of the Parkinson rec center, Apple Bowl, Kelowna Golf & Country Club & Spall Plaza. 250-860-4836. millcreekestates@shaw.ca 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 Nov & beyond, ranging from $800-$850/mo 250-766-4528, 250-718-0881

Commercial/ Industrial 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

Cottages / Cabins BEACHFRONT in Peachland. Winter Rates, Available for monthly rentals Oct 1- May 1. 1 & 2bd cottages starting at $800. Small dogs welcome. Call 250-767-2355 www.daviscove.com

Duplex / 4 Plex 2BD duplex. Avail. Immed. $800/mo. incl. utils. 4BD home, $1400/mo. + utils. Call (250)681-1735 2BDRM Duplex full bsmt 5 appls NS NP wrking people preferred. $1100/mo Dec.15. Rutland 250-860-0957 2BDRM unit, 1.5 bthm, F/S, W/D, side by side 4 plex, $850 mnth plus hydro, West Kelowna, Avail Dec1, 250-212-1282 3BDRM 2 full baths, carport, fenced yard, pets ok. 602 Bolotzky Crt. Available Dec 1st $1100 + utils.(250)-766-1117, 520-463-2404 4Bdrm 2bath newly reno’d Glenrosa, nr schools, NS./ NP. $1450 call/text(250)809-9989 Available Nov15th 4 plex unit 2bdrm + den 1.5 bath st ,fr, Quiet area 610 Katherine Rd near Westside Rd interchange $1000/mo + utils. 250-7690109, 250-878-9970 Hein Rd, Kelowna, 2 bdr, f/s, w/d, 1 or 1.5 bath, sundeck, rent starts from $900. Looking for management for reduced rent. Call 250-317-8844 or 250-490-0046. NEAR KLO college, 1bd. suit mature wrkng cple. NP, NS, ref’s, 4 appl, deck, lg. yrd., private, $950. utils incl. Available Jan 1st Call 250-861-9013 RUTLAND 1/2 Duplex $1300+ util, 4 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appl, cls to schools/bus. 250-718-4622 RUTLAND Updated. 3bdrm 6appls, a/c, built-in-vac parking, shed, cable. Quiet working couple NS. NP. $1200 + utils Dec.1st. Ref’s & D.D. Req’d (250)491-4264

PARTNER to share. Rent/buy a mobile ASAP. Honest NP ND NS Call (250)448-2390 RV Pad for rent, in Joe Rich Looking for long term. Full hook up & wi ﬁ $450/mo. Also could lease a horse or bring your own. (250)491-1142

Homes for Rent $1450 + utilities, Avail. Immediately, Lakeview Heights, 3bd up, 1bd down, appliances incl. 250-769-6992. 250-808-1721 225 Murray Cres. 2bd, 2bth, hrwd fls, $1200 utils incl. NS. Avail Dec 1 Call 604-758-2206 2BD Mobile on private property, newly reno’d, KLO area, working couple pref, max 2 people, NS, small pet neg. $850+utils. 250-762-6627 2Bdrm Carriage house, Avail Dec 1st. DT. $1200/mo. utils. incl. NP. (250)212-8909 2Bdrm Townhouse. Rutland. 1.5 baths. New paint, laundry Hook Up. Balcony with view. NS. NP. $775 (250)765-6620 3BD 2.5 bath pet friendly house to rent, stunning lake view, grg/car port, schools close buy , Avail Dec 1 $1775 250-317-1427 3BEDROOM Home, Mission area near Quarry. Suitable yard and safe area for a family or three quiet students. Parking for two vehicles including garage. $1800/month including utilities. Available for short term or long term. Available Nov. Call Jill at 764-3092 or Cell 317-4218 Beautiful Executive Home on Shannon Lake golf course quiet cul de sac 3 bedrooms 2 and a half bathrooms NS small pets acceptable, W/D $1500 including utilities and satellite. Call 778-754-0092 Bright 3 bedroom family home steps away from shopping, ele mentary school and amenities. Gas fireplace in family room, updated paint, flooring and light fixtures. Private sun deck, rec room down stairs, 2 car garage, fenced back yard. High efficiency heat pump/AC 1 bedroom lower suit with separate entrance. Possible rent to own. No smoking, pets considered. Avail. Nov 15. 1750/ month 1700/month with 1 year lease. Call 250-545-4577 bruntona@telus.net Bsmt suite $750, Glenmore Full house Rutland Big yard $1600/mo House in Winfield $2000 250-469-2322 Cabin 1BD, $650 fridge, stove, utils incl. Avail Now. Call 250-765-2429 GLENROSA, 4bdrm,2.5baths, newly reno’d, lrge yard, tons of parking, avail immed. $1600+ utils. Pets neg. 250-769-5896. Ridgeview Rd, 1.1 acres, 4 bdrm, 3 bath, rancher, $1350+ utils. Don 250-558-4608

For Sale By Owner

2011 Norco CRR - SL, M, SRAM Red complete group 53/39, Ritchey Bars and Stem, Mavic Elite wheel $3600. 2009 Norco Diabolique II TT Bike, M, Vision Bars, Carbon Seatpost, forks, DuraAce 7800 brakes, shifters, derailleurs, FSA NeoPro Crank 54/42 - $3200 (no wheels) 2005 Cervelo P3K TT Frame only - 51cm, Carbon Fork and Seatpost - $200 Contact 250-462-4441 or mwalker@blackpress.ca

The City of Kelowna has the following houses in the Mission for rent: Large bungalow, 3bdrms up, 1 down, 2 baths, $1400/mo and cute 2bdrm house with new carpeting, 1bath, fenced yard, $950/mo. Utils not included. Applications can be obtained online at: www.kelowna.ca under the quick link to Rental Properties and/or between 8am & 4pm on the 4th ﬂoor at City Hall, 1435 Waters St., Real Estate & Building Services. Applications can also be faxed to 250-8623349 or dropped off at City Hall by the deadline of 4:00 pm on Wednesday Dec 7, 2011 WOODLK. View 3bdrm 3bath side of dividable home, crprt $1250+utils.NS.(250)766-4322

Ofﬁce/Retail 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/ stdnt/senior $400+ 861-5757 1BDRM roommate New, $410 Incl’s wi-ﬁ, fridge & cable. NS ND. No Pets. DEC 1 (250)765-2331 or (250)801-8670 FURN’D ROOM for clean, mature, N/S student, working person. Near KLO Campus. Refs & DD req. 250-762-5122.

FOR SALE BY OWNER SPECIAL Save on Real Estate Fees!

ONLY $74.99 plus HST

1 col x 2” size with or without picture for 3 insertions Call your classiﬁed representative today!

250-763-7114

ROOM/Board for seniors w/ some care. Priv rm w/cble & own phone. 3 cooked meals, snacks, lndry, housekeeping. $1250/mo. CPR & 1st Aid Cert. Annie, 250-317-3341

Shared Accommodation 1Bdrm in Westbank, Share Kitchen, W/D, Cable, Int. & Utils Incl’d. $600 + DD. Call (250)-768-8930 1BD, shared. $500. Available Now. Downtown area. Call (250)-212-8909 Furnished Bdrm share everything else. utils, net,incl’d. Student/working female only pref.d $500 (250)765-6614 GLENROSA Bright, Spacious, lower lev. incl family rm, 1bd, 3pc bath, sep. entry, $600, utils incl. Avail Dec 1. 778754-2048, Call to view. MATURE Person, Large Lovely Executive Home, Lake View, Balcony, W/D, Cable & Internet. Private Bathroom. $550/$700 Call (250)769-0661 NEWLY reno’d furn’d Bedroom, Rutland, NP/NS, $530 +DD incl utils, cble, int. 250765-1633 ROOMMATE wanted to share 2nd ﬂr 2bd condo, recent upgrades, cbl incl, $450+ 1/2 utils, DD & ref’s. NP. Call (778)-478-7278

Suites, Lower 1BD ground ﬂr, bright, full bth, hospital area, avail Jan 1. NS, NP. Year lease pref. $795 incl utils. 250-470-2066 1Bdrm + den. 1000 sq. ft. sep laundry,NS NP. Sep entry parking Avail Now $850/mo (778)478-7935, 250-868-1533 1BDRM, N.Glenmore W/O, Spacious, private entry, laundry, near UBCO, $900 incl utils. Avail Dec 1, NS NP Call 250-868-8458

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Suites, Lower

2BD, 1bth, WO, $900 utils incl. Westbank. Avail now. NS. NP. 250-769-7751, 250-864-4255 2BD bsmnt suite, w/o, 5appls, NS, NP. Ref’s. $950 incl utils. Nov 1. Call 250-317-0373 2BD. Glenrosa. Sep. ent., lg. bright, 2ba. $900 incl. int/cbl, dw & all utils. Pool. Pets/children ok. Immed.250-768-3890 2BD legal suite Rutland. Nr. bus & shopping. 4appl, ns, np. $900 + utils. Avail Dec 1st. Call 250-863-1155 2BD, New, Bright nr Hosp. ns/np, laundry. Mature & resp. adults w/ref. $895/mo. Avail Dec 1. Call 250-801-9900. 2Bdrm bright spacious & modern gr lvl bsmt ste. On acreage Ellison by Airport . View, priv entry, fr, st, dw, island w/d, covered patio. $900 + 1/2 utils. NS. NP. Ref’s Call after 6pm (250)-869-7464 2BDRM suite, N/S, N/P, 5 appl,prkng, Gordon in Mission. $850+util. Immed. 764-5413 2BD suite, avail immed. NP/NS. $750 incl. utils. Call 250-765-9471, 250-718-6505 2bd suite, Springvalley/Cosco area. 1200sq’. all appl incl WD, NS, NP. $875 utils & net incl. Dec.15 250-861-6094 2 bedroom suite gas ﬁreplace, F/S, W/D, N/S, cat okay, no parties, shower. $875 per month includes util. Call 250491-0431 . BLACK MTN. New 1bd, full bth bsmt suite. sep. ent/drive, NP, NS, $750. utils incl., Call 250-765-5020 BRIGHT 2bd, Capri area, gas FP, own lndry, utils incl, cats ok. NS. 250-869-7144 Bright 2bdrm Suite 451 B Wallace Rd. sep entry,& laundry $900 NP (250)870-8230 BRIGHT 2bd suite in blackmountain, Avail Dec 15, fridge and stove, NS NP $850 + utils. Call 1(250)398-9188 LRG Bachelor. Newer 5appls NS. NP. partly furn. Lakeview H. Working single male preferred. $975 utils cable incl’d. DD.req’d (250)-769-7217

BRIGHT w/o basement suite in peachland, close to lake, 2bd + den, new kitchen & fresh paint throughout, 5 appl, sep entrance, indoor storage unit. $850/mo. + 1/2 utils. NS,small pets only. Call (250)878-2193 FURNISHED 1500sq’ walk out with beautiful view. Toovey Rd Kelowna, car required. Priv. entrance, patio, laundry, fully equip. kitchen, gas FP, incl. utils. and sat. TV pref. prof single/ couple. Ref’s. NS, NP, DD. $1000. 250-491-3090 RUTLAND 2bd gr level, yard, Avail immed. $750+ 40% utils. Badke Rd Townhome $825 + utils. NS NP 778-788-1636 RUTLAND. 2bd suite, grnd lvl, sep ent, NS, NP. $750 utils incl. Near schools. Avail. Dec 1st. Call 250-869-9530 TWO BEDROOM LEVEL ENTRY SUITE IN WEST KELOWNA AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY. Asking rent: $695.00. This cozy suite has been freshly painted and re-carpeted. Rent includes: stove, fridge, parking and electricity. Laundry facility next door. Located near Bylands Nursery, and is close to bus stop. Adult oriented and no pets please. References and damage deposit required. Contact Ted @250 769 4444. WESTBANK. 2bdrm, 2bth Upper level. Quiet neighborhood. $1200 per month. Call 250-212-8282 for more information. RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERS WELCOME! Lrg 3bdrm W/O Bsmt suite with F.P. 6appls on lrg Estate acreage. Rutland Bench. Huge decks patio, lrg lawn, panaramic view of city & entire valley, Landlord lives upstairs. Horses welcome, although tenant needs to fence in and put up shelter for horses/ponies. Need 4 wheel drive to get up driveway in winter. NS. No parties. $1500 + utils. Respon. tenants only. Avail.Jan.1, 2012. (250)826-4693 or 491-9295

LOOKING for roommate, Dec 1 in 3bd suite, near DT (Nesters Market) bus, shr’d WD, NS, NP, Nparties, utils int, cbl incl, $500. 250-763-9693 RUTLAND furnished room for working man, 30+, livingroom, TV, kitchen, laundry, utils incl, $490+DD. Call 250-215-1561

Senior Assisted Living LOVELY, executive, large bd suite, gorgeous lakeviews, balcony, housekeeping, daily meals,$1700. 2 person/$2200. All inclusive. 250-769-0661

For Sale By Owner

TO BOOK YOUR AD

4BD- up. all appls dbl garage, deck.Avail Dec 1. Also 2bdrm suite all appls. Avail now. NS NP 433A, 433B Sumac Rd. 250-860-1148.

FOR SALE - ROAD BICYCLES

NEWLY Renovated 4bdrm 2.5 baths House West Kelowna $1400/mo NS. NP. Call (250)863-3213

250-763-7114

Misc for Rent

Sporting Goods

Large 4+bdrm home, in Winﬁeld. 3bdrm, 2-bath on main. 1+bdrm, 1-bath suite in lower Beautiful view of the lake from back deck. No smoking, pets neg, $1850/mo. Off street parking for up to 4 vehicles. Easy access to College, Kelowna & Vernon. Quiet location on dead end street. Avail Dec15 . 250-558-8231

Rentals

Newer Condo in Coldstream, 3 bdrm, den, 3 car garage, in-ground pool, furnished. $639,900. NO HST. drive by 8761 Hofer Dr. (250)550-3039

1/2 PRAIDCSE!! RENTAL

Starting ti N November b 5th 5th, all ll ads d iin th the Rentals category will be

1/2 PRICE!

apartments • condos • commercial • industrial • duplexes • 4 plexes • miscellaneous • homes • ofﬁce • retail • rooms • shared accommodation • suites • wanted

AD MUST BE BOOKED BETWEEN NOV. 4TH AND 30TH. No refunds if cancelled Must book min. 4 weeks

Call 250.763.7114 to book

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WESTBANK, Near New Wal Mart area. Nice 2bdrm suite. Ideal for Seniors, gas fp, w/d, np, ns, Call 250-869-2140

1BDRM Suite. Shared W/D. L.Mission. $750/mo + utils. Avail. Dec 1st .250-215-1562

2Bdrm Carriage house 5 appls clean comfortable bright & private. Westside $1050 incl utils. NS NP (250)769-7505

3Bdrm 1.5 bath 2 decks 1 car garage, Newer home. huge yard w/dog run. Glenmore $1350 utils inc’d(250)762-9703

1973 Chev Monte Carlo 350 cubic inch. 2 door, auto, 93,000 miles good condition $650 Call 250-765-5597

DISCOVER “Body Bliss” with Mia. Seniors of all ages also welcome. 10am - 10pm. 7days a week. Mia. (250)-317-8043

3Bdrm top floor newly reno’d backyard deck & laundry 1.5 baths Available NOW. $1150 + utils.(250)448-1724 Bright 1 bdrm 2nd story suite Springfield & Burtch. Bus rte, furn optional, own bath, shr’d laundry, incl utils, NP, NS, NP, DD. ref’s req’d. Avail Dec 1 $600/mo suitable for student or single worker 778-436-9268 Brt furn 1 bdrm respon ns adlt np $695 inclusive. nr Pand. lake colg shops 762-0317 6rgs CAPRI area, main floor, 2bd, NP, $1200 includes utilities. Ref’s Req’d. 1300 Belaire Ave. Call 250-718-9393 Duplex. Close to hospital. NS, NP. $900. Laundry & cable incl’d. Available Dec 1st. Call (778)-478-6991 RUTLAND area. 3 bedrm 2 ba Upper floor of house. Separate laundry, util., and entrance. Large yard and full attached garage. Close to schools and YMCA. $1350/month + utilities. NP, NS. Avail Dec 1st or ASAP. Contact Don at 250 764 8305.

1994 Subaru Justy, 4x4, new clutch, new tires $1,000 250547-0055

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Cars - Domestic

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In memory of loved ones, the Kelowna Capital News will be publishing a “Tree of Memories” page on December 23rd, 2011 to honor the lives of those gone before us.

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Under the terms of Resolutions 589/97 and 127/98, the Provincial Agricultural Land Commission (ALC), in the course of releasing lands owned by Pier Mac Petroleum Installation Ltd. (Pier Mac), directed that Pier Mac should post a Letter of Credit in the amount of $150,000.00 for the purpose of assisting other agricultural lands within the City of Kelowna to be regraded to convert such agricultural lands to irrigable status. Notice is hereby given that owners of agricultural lands in the City of Kelowna who are interested in receiving all or part of the proceeds, represented by the said Letter of Credit, may apply to Pier Mac Installation Ltd., care of #4 - 3185 Via Centrale, Kelowna, B.C. V1V 2A7, not later than December 31st, 2011 providing particulars of the ﬁnancial assistance sought. Applicants will be required to demonstrate that a reliable source of irrigation water is available to the lands seeking to beneﬁt thereby. Priority will be given to lands in the northern portions of the City of Kelowna. All qualifying applications will be subject to review by the ALC, which reserves the right to reject any or all applications. Dated this 19th day of October, 2011

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showhome directory

Seasons at Kettle Valley

433 McCarren Avenue from $379,900 OPEN SATURDAY-THURSDAY 12-5PM Coldwell Banker Horizon & Nyrose & Associates Call Darcy Nyrose 250-575-1946

$379,900 Home & Lot + HST

Okanagan Lake

2,500+ sq/ft 2 Storey Walkouts 3 Bed | 2.5 Bath

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3823 Sonoma Pines Drive

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Sunrise Crown Estate

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3351 Mimosa Dr from $224,900 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 12-4PM

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Eagles View

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$ 299,000 4035 Gellatlyy Road South from $450,000 2470 Tuscany Drive OPEN NOON-4PM SAT-THURS MON-WED MON -WED WED 10-4PM 10-4PM 10 4PM WEE WEEKEN WEEKENDS KENDS DS 1212-4 12-4PM 2250-707-0619 250 50-70 707 70 077-00619 19 w www.canyon www.canyonridgeliving.com ww.can ww. canyon yyon onrid nrid ridgel iddgge gel eliv i ng ivi Call 250-768-5622

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$ 5126 MacKinnon Rd 900,000 - $2M+ Call 250-767-6221 www.livinginthemanor.com

3485 Creekview Crescent from $345,020 02 20 SHOWHOME OPEN MON-FRI 8-4PM WEEKENDS 12-4PM 34 Wilden (Clifton Rd N - Rio Drive) Call C 250-212-0278 or 250-826-0680 286 Clear Pond Pl. from $429,900 24 West Harbour OPEN SAT-THURS 1-5PM Call 250-717-7966 or 250-863-4166 C SHOW HOMES OPEN 1-5PM WED-SUN Call 250-763-6622 35 Wilden www.westharbourkelowna.com w Union-Begbie Rd. from $449,900

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showcase W WOODSTOVES

Homeowners encouraged to heed stove exchange program Under the wood stove exchange program Kelowna will receive $10,000 in provincial funding to encourage homeowners to trade in their smoky old wood stoves for a new high-efficiency appliance. New high-efficiency wood stoves are proven to burn one-third less wood, reduce emissions by up to 70 per cent and significantly reduce the risk of chimney fires. The funding allows Kelowna and other participating communities to offer a $250 rebate on the purchase of a new wood stove, insert, pellet stove

or gas stove/fireplace. The approximately 116,000 older model stoves currently in use around the province can affect the health of homeowners, their neighbours and overall air shed health. “You may not think of wood-burning stoves as something that can be improved upon, but these stoves burn less wood, reducing consumption, and cut greenhouse gas emissions by 70 per cent—that makes a huge difference,” said Kelowna-Lake Country MLA Norm Letnick “Many Okanagan cit-

izens suffer from breathing difficulties caused by particulate matter emitted by older wood stoves. This exchange program helps everyone breathe easier and reduces fuel consumption for homeowners,” added Westside-Kelowna MLA Ben Stewart Kelowna-Mission MLA Steve Thomson said in many B.C. communities, older wood stoves are one of the most significant sources of air pollution. “A new wood or pellet stove will make a substantial difference in air qual-

ity and reduce the harmful effects of wood smoke,” said Thomson. Wood smoke contains tiny particles called particulate matter (PM). Particulate matter that is 2.5 microns or less in diameter, called PM2.5, is small enough to be breathed into the deepest parts of the lungs. It is associated with all sorts of health problems, from a runny nose and coughing, to bronchitis, asthma, emphysema, pneumonia, heart disease and even premature death. Earlier this year, the province provided

$200,000 to the B.C. Lung Association to continue and expand the successful wood stove exchange program into 2012. Dealers, manufacturers and suppliers may also offer additional discounts. Following good burning techniques is just as important as using a highefficiency model of wood stove. Dry, seasoned wood burns best. Firewood should be seasoned by splitting and stacking it in the spring. Woodpiles should be protected from rain and snow, but still have good air circulation.

Burn only clean, dry wood. Never burn green, wet, painted or treated wood - including plywood. Never burn household garbage. Create small, bright fires by using small pieces of kindling to start the fire and keep it moderately hot, adding larger pieces of split wood as required. Do not damper down the fire more than necessary because that produces more smoke. Watch for signs of incomplete burning, such as visible smoke coming from the chimney or long, lazy flames in the firebox.

Opening the dampers will allow more air into the stove and improve the fire’s efficiency. Where possible, avoid burning on poor air quality days. Further rebates are available through: • the LiveSmart BC Efficiency Incentive Program: www.livesmartbc.ca/incentives/efficiency-home/ index.html • the federal ecoENERGY Retrofit grants: http:// oee.nrcan.gc.ca/residential/personal/grants.cfm • Air quality readings for communities around B.C.: www.bcairquality. com/readings

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Homeowners and buyers are in a rather enviable position these days as interest rates are at historic lows. The five-year fixed rate is again available as low as 2.99 per cent and the variable rate is available at prime minus .2 to 2.8 per cent. That’s great news, however, it’s not the only thing homeowners and purchasers need to think about regarding their mortgage. There are a number of other features to consider before signing up for a mortgage, probably the largest debt that most Canadians will ever take on in their lives. When it comes to choosing a mortgage, getting a good rate is only the beginning. You have to be aware of all the other features that may lie below the surface, and those features should financially fit a homebuyer’s personal goals, both now and down the road. One type of mortgage to consider is an assumable mortgage. It can be transferred to another borrower. It allows a purchaser to take on your mortgage’s terms and payments as part of the sale of your home. With extremely low interest rates today, that could be a big selling feature to a potential buyer in the future. Given the low rates today, many homeowners are thinking about refinancing their mortgage. Whether you should refinance your mortgage in a period of low interest rates depends on how much it will cost you to break your existing mortgage compared to how much you will save in interest payments. If you break an existing mortgage you will have to pay the greater of three month’s interest or the interest rate differential, the penalty for early prepayment of all or part of a mortgage outside of its normal prepayment terms. Usually, this is calculated as the difference between the existing rate and the rate for the term remaining, multiplied by the principal outstanding and the balance of the term. It makes sense to refinance your mortgage if the interest rate savings over

the remaining life of your mortgage exceed the value of the IRD. Another strategy is to take a variable rate mortgage. If interest rates go down and you keep your mortgage payments the same, you will be paying off more of your principal with each payment and pay down your mortgage faster. Many borrowers are taking advantage of low interest rates by accelerating payments on their mortgages. Many lenders will allow you to double up payments periodically or make lump sum payments of up to 20 per cent of the principal once a year. You should make sure you understand the size and frequency of payments your lender will allow before you sign up. Some mortgage lenders will have an option to skip a payment without penalty, which may come in handy in today’s economy. Another option that many mortgages have is portability. This allows you to transfer your existing mortgage over to a new property, another big advantage if you have a mortgage at current low rates. As well if the penalty to pay the mortgage off is large, you may port it and reduce or have no penalty at all. Not all portability features are the same, however. Some lenders allow up to 120 days for transfer of the mortgage while others allow for only a few days or a week. Choosing the right mortgage involves considering where you are now and where you may be three to five years from now. Working with a professional can help you make sense of the many options available to you. Of Prime Interest is a collaboration of mortgage professionals: Trish Balaberde, 250-470-8324, trishb@kelownahomemortgages.ca; Darwyn Sloat, 250718 4117, dsloat@kelownahomemortgages.ca; Kristin Rosdal, 250-878-3007, Kristin@kelownahomemortgages.ca; Arlyne Wilson, 250-862-1818, awilson@ lenderapproved.ca.

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Brownstone feel given to mixed-use building Bobbi-Sue Menard

THE OSPREY

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For the house hunter looking for an uptown location, The Osprey in Kelowna is must-see option to consider. This mixed use building is an urban enclave, the brownstone design at being a uniquely suited to a professional who desires a home that effortlessly provides entertaining space and easy use for an active lifestyle. The Osprey has a clear visual impact on the Pandosy Street streetscape. Its creamy brick walls mixed with bitter chocolate stylings, The Osprey captures your attention. The building was constructed by Warman Construction and developed with an eye to move design forward in the Pandosy area. The Ospreyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second floor of the building is occupied by long-term commercial office tenants. The expansive third floor is a private penthouse. The pair of brownstone style, two storey townhomes on the south side of the building, with frontage on Gore Street, are beautiful examples of composed urban living. You walk through the statement making gate at 2691 Gore St. into a fully private courtyard defined by dark hewn timbers. The cobbled brick pavers include a short pathway to the front door, which opens into the well proportioned main floor. Deep and consistent

two-storey townhome unit is highlighted by the living room and kitchen area features, while the exterior design (lower right) brings a fresh new architectural building style to the South Pandosy area of Kelowna. CONTRIBUTED

trim throughout the space makes a bold yet accessible architectural statement. The earth tones of the fir floor ground the space. The living room is centered on a fireplace surrounded by reclaimed bricks from the north Okanagan. A bank of French doors to the courtyard allows light to stream in and in the summer open the space for larger gatherings. The kitchen and dining spaces are defined with the clean lines of substantial dark wood cabinetry balanced with beautifully grained grey granite countertops. A large pantry, and well planned built-ins under the island create a generous amount of stor-

age space in the kitchen. The open shelving areas keep the space light while remaining functional. The appliances are top line; the beautiful range and oven are a home chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s delight, while the deep sink is stylish and practical choice. Through the back of the main floor is direct access to the oversize single car garage dedicated to the brownstone. It is perfect for storing the extras and equipment that come with an active lifestyle and is more than capable of handling a larger vehicle with ease. The design and floor plan is welcoming yet private. There is a sense of differentiation between the main floor and the

bedrooms in the haven upstairs. The den area defined by imported antique wrought iron windows. The second bedroom has a large and full ensuite bathroom appointed with a subway tile shower surround and a modern vanity. The master bedroom includes a walk in closet and large ensuite bath.

Design, both aesthetic and functional, is the calling card at The Osprey. It is a property that is helping to set the tone for the Pandosy neighbourhood as both urban and sophisticated combined with the ease of Okanagan living. For a private showing call Staccie Bracken-Horrocks at 250-718-1432.

Home-sites starting at $143,900. Lake view sites starting at $219,500. Call or visit our Sales Centre today Open Mon to Fri 9-4 and Sat & Sun 12-5

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Located in Upper Mission at Frost Rd. & Gordon Dr.

250-764-8700 | www.theponds.ca