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"Colin Vanbergen"
] | 2016-08-26T13:08:33 | null | null | I can’t fathom someone paying thousands of dollars for hearing aids only to keep them in their drawer. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelownacapnews.com%2Flifestyles%2F387481721.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | VanBergen: Keep your hearing aids in your ears, not in the drawer | null | null | www.kelownacapnews.com | One of the worst things I can hear from a client is that their hearing aids are in their drawer more often than they are in their ears.
Every time I hear this I am baffled, as I can’t fathom someone paying thousands of dollars for hearing aids only to keep them in their drawer.
As I meet with these people and start to ask questions, I will typically discover why they are not using their hearing aids.
One of three common reasons tend to arise.
Low Motivation: Many people decide to purchase hearing aids at the urging of a family member and are therefore quite reluctant to wear them.
These people have very low motivation and stop wearing hearing aids as soon as any degree of problem occurs.
They are almost looking for reasons to not wear their hearing aids.
Acclimatization: When most people decide to get hearing aids they will have typically been living with hearing loss for approximately seven years.
By the time they get fitted with hearing aids their brain has become accustomed to living in a very quiet world and has become used to a reduced level of stimulation.
After being fit with hearing aids the level of stimulation in the auditory cortex is increased significantly.
When this happens we can have a very unpleasant experience with the hearing aids as most sounds are perceived as being excessively loud. Many people would rather live in silence than to put up with living in a noisy world.
Hearing aids are not set properly: Your hearing aids are only as good as the hearing professional who has set them for you.
There are hearing aids out there that have not been set/programmed properly.
As a result certain sounds will be over-amplified while others will be under-amplified.
The end result is hearing aids that either do not provide sufficient benefit or are far too loud/noisy.
In many instances there is a simple problem that has not yet been addressed adequately with the hearing aids.
Perhaps the hearing aid is too tight, has feedback, or is not staying in the ear properly.
These problems can typically be addressed very easily with a single appointment with your hearing professional.
In other instances, the problem is that the hearing aids are not set properly.
If this is the case you would be wise to return to your hearing aid provider and explain your problems.
They should then take the time and start the fitting process over from the beginning.
The fitting of a new hearing aid involves several appointments over a period of two to three months.
During this period of time the hearing aids are set at a softer ‘beginners’ level and are then gradually turned louder over time.
Many appointments are needed throughout this process where your hearing professional can iron out the inevitable wrinkles that can crop up.
But in the end, never keep hearing aids that are not working properly for you.
All hearing aids come with a return period which typically varies from 60 to 100 days depending on where you get them from.
If you have reached the end of your trial period and are not confident that you have made a good decision with the hearing aids, either request a trial period extension or return them.
Never should you keep a hearing aid that will end up in the drawer. | http://www.kelownacapnews.com/lifestyles/387481721.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kelownacapnews.com/8fafeacd24f235b0e0733af30f40af838708df5df369d89359c01044ce961ac3.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:14:31 | null | null | Stifling defense pitches shut-out and Sun player earns Player of the Week nod | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelownacapnews.com%2Fsports%2F391054511.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/43772kelownaSun.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Okanagan Sun improve to 5-and-0 with dominating D | null | null | www.kelownacapnews.com | Sun quarterback Foster Martens hands the ball to running back Robbie Rodrigues during the Sun's win over Kamloops on Saturday.
It was a dominating defensive effort from the Okanagan Sun on Saturday night as the Sun D frustrated, punished and ultimately shut-out the Kamloops Broncos 31-0 behind five sacks and five interceptions.
The stifling defines led the Sun to its fifth win of the season, improving to 5-and-0 and first place in the BCFC.
"I thought we did a great job; we executed our assignments," said Sun head coach Ben Macualey. "Our defines was all over the place. They bailed the offence out when the offence struggled to start the game. They just put their foot down and ended the game, destroying all hope for Kamloops (in the second half)."
After a defensive battle for most of the first half, the Sun got a seven yard touchdown run from Kasey Russell and a 13 yard field goal from Kealey Heintz and led 10-0 at the half.
The offence came to life in the second half as quarterback Foster Martens found Pierre Luc Lord for an 11 yard touchdown pass and Russell scored his second major in the third quarter.
Beck Fullerton put the exclamation point on the game with a 72 yard interception return for a touchdown in the fourth quarter.
Fullerton and Conor Richard each had two interceptions while Raquille Cespedes got his second of the season.
Broncos’ quarterback Colby Henkel was under pressure all night as Elias Rodriguez and Jonas Gering led the charge with a sack and a half each.
Martens finished the game 17 of 23 for 217 yards and threw his third touchdown of the season, and Keith Zylas was 3 of 7 for 38 yards.
In all the Sun gathered 434 yards of total offence, but committed 15 penalties.
"We believe we can win with this team," said Macauley. "We have the talent to do it and the guys are starting to gel. It hasn't been easy to get there. There have been some bumps and hiccups but as long as all the guys and the coaches are taking accountability, players can respect that."
Two interceptions by Fullerton earned him the BCFC Defensive Player of the Week nod. His second pick saw him sprint 72 yards to the endzone and he also had a pair of tackles at the Apple Bowl.This is the second straight week a member of the Sun defence has been named a Player of the Week after Layne Hull got the nod last week.
The Sun (5-0) now hit the road for a first place showdown with the Langley Rams (4-1) on Saturday night at 7:00pm. They don’t return home until Saturday September 17 when they make history and host the Saskatoon Hilltops. | http://www.kelownacapnews.com/sports/391054511.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kelownacapnews.com/69bc5574d8db8cfa977fc2efb2458deeef5c08f043e8ca9e07a5d6318a7b824d.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:07:53 | null | null | What should you do if you are self-employed and want to buy a home, refinance your existing mortgage or switch lenders? | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelownacapnews.com%2Flifestyles%2F391084401.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Of Prime Interest: Mortgages for the self-employed | null | null | www.kelownacapnews.com | These days, as a result of the rules brought in over the past few years by the regulator of the country’s chartered banks, borrowing money to buy a home has become much more difficult for the 2.75 million Canadians who are self-employed—a group that according to Stats Canada has a higher median net worth than paid employees.
In the past, self-employed individuals with a 680+ credit score and their word they were earning enough from their business, could secure a mortgage with little or no documentation.
Today these same individuals are shocked to find they are no longer ‘approvable,’ even with a perfect repayment record of their existing mortgage.
The guideline B-20, which required federally regulated banks to tighten their approval process, has had a negative impact on self-employed individuals.
If you are self-employed or a business owner, you may be surprised to find that getting a mortgage without the conventional documents is not a simple process. The self-employed typically lower their taxable income by maximizing business expenses and personal deductions resulting in a discrepancy between what shows on their tax return and how much they actually do earn.These individuals have obtained their mortgage through what is referred to as “stated income” applications which require an impeccable credit history and a signed income declaration along with sound proof of the self-employment. Today they can still apply for a stated income mortgage but under B-20 they can only borrow up to 65 per cent of the value without the requirement of default insurance from Genworth, CMHC or Canada Guaranty. The criteria for qualification has increased and each insurers has different criteria.
So, what should you do if you are self-employed and want to buy a home, refinance your existing mortgage or switch lenders? Begin by having copies of your CRA Notice of Assessments for the last two or three years. Good credit is a must. Ensure your tax returns are filed on time and pay the taxes owing to create a positive picture of your finances.
You will be required to provide confirmation of your business. This can be as easy as providing a business license. A mortgage for a self-employed business owner “stating income” may, in some cases, result in a higher mortgage rate and higher mortgage insurance premiums.
If you are able to qualify with your self-employed earnings and there are ways a professional can assist with this, your rate will reflect the best rates offered.
Mortgage professionals assist clients every day with their mortgage requirements. If you are unsure whether you can prove your income - talk to one. | http://www.kelownacapnews.com/lifestyles/391084401.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kelownacapnews.com/a2b65dbeb60af659c42048ded9cdcf183e54d6fbba93d105135fff988e203614.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T22:50:37 | null | null | Hallmark shoots series, Autumn in the Vineyard, starting Aug. 28. Series airs starting October. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelownacapnews.com%2Fnews%2F391453911.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Hallmark set to start filming movie in Oliver on Sunday | null | null | www.kelownacapnews.com | An original movie series, Hallmark’s Autumn in the Vineyard, will be filming in Oliver starting Sunday, Aug. 28.
Production started in Vancouver on Aug. 14 and will continue in an Oliver vineyard this Sunday with filming until Aug. 3.
This original movie series will be airing on Saturday nights throughout October, premiering on Saturday, Oct. 15, at 9 p.m. on the Hallmark Channel in the US.
After just finishing filming Hallmark’s Summer Love movie series in mid-July in B.C., Rachael Leigh Cook (Robot Chicken, Perception) is back in B.C. to star in Autumn in the Vineyard.
The story is based on the 2013 book of the same name written by Marina Adair. Autumn in the Vineyard follows Frankie Baudouin, an aspiring winemaker who wants to turn his ranch into an award-winning winery.
Nate DeLuca has the same plans. The two have to put their differences and distrust aside in order to make their dreams come true, and somewhere along the way they begin to fall in love.
Jon Summerland, Okanagan Film Commissioner said in a press release Friday, “The Okanagan is often compared to California’s Napa Valley where the story is set. Once again, our beautiful Okanagan locations are bringing more and more productions to the region.”
For more information on the Okanagan Film Commission and all of the current productions visit okanaganfilm.com | http://www.kelownacapnews.com/news/391453911.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kelownacapnews.com/3ee2d5506dedce54a25d1be54049816ea89cfc95197b5fff1b09e6b6a5b1ba82.json |
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"Tom Fletcher"
] | 2016-08-29T18:51:28 | null | null | Province has alternatives if Canada Post employees begin strike action | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelownacapnews.com%2Fnews%2F391636531.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/40679BCLN2007CanadaPostMailboxwikim7web.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | B.C. prepares for possible postal disruption | null | null | www.kelownacapnews.com | The B.C. government's plan B for income assistance cheques and other time-sensitive documents could be re-activated as the long-running Canada Post labour dispute reaches another deadline.
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers is in a legal position to strike as of Monday, but postponed threatened rotating strike action after weekend talks with a federal mediator. Its initial action would be an overtime ban rather than a full-scale walkout that would disrupt mail delivery.
Canada Post served lockout notice in July, with the two sides far apart on issues including pension changes for future employees and pay for rural carriers.
Income assistance, rent subsidy and other B.C. government payments are not affected if they are direct deposit. For mailed cheques and information, updates on possible postal strike effects to the Ministry of Social Development will be available as necessary at this website or at 1-866-866-0800.
Phone and online contacts are set up for questions about affected provincial departments:
• Ministry of Advanced Education and StudentAidBC online here.
• Ministry of Children and Family Development 1-877-387-7027
• Medical Services Plan payments online here or 1-877-405-4909
• ICBC inquiries 1-800-663-3051
• Family Maintenance and Enforcement program 604-660-2528
• Public Guardian and Trustee online here or 604-660-4444
• Vital Statistics 1-888-876-1633
• WorkSafe BC online here or 1-888-967-5377 | http://www.kelownacapnews.com/news/391636531.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kelownacapnews.com/7928d4b216e7362eed5c333b79e15ae3376e8d04d6fb1986c304b1edcd0c5fbf.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:13:02 | null | null | I am disappointed that this province has not chosen to upgrade its aging [oil and gas distribution] infrastructure. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelownacapnews.com%2Fopinion%2Fletters%2F391065161.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Letter: Let's not have a Lac-Mégantic in B.C. | null | null | www.kelownacapnews.com | To the editor:
After reading the letter to the editor (Politicians: Get Off Your Bums and Fix Our Gas Prices, Aug. 19 Kelowna Capital News) I felt compelled to reply and provide insight into Mr. Maclean's confusion about where freight costs originate.
Shipping costs are not only the costs of shipping fluid on truck, they include the cost of shipment through pipeline. As British Columbians we're acting environmentally 'progressive' in refusing to support more interprovincial pipelines, or retrofit of existing lines—we've chosen to effectively bottleneck the routes of supply coming into our province and refineries in certain areas.
Not only is this detrimental to our pocketbooks but the larger pipelines currently in operation are a significantly lower flow volume than is ideally competitive in today's market as compared to when they were commissioned decades ago.
I feel I should also mention that 'pipeline spills' is often cited as a risk to the environment along with wanting to "get off" petroleum products. Economics rule #1 is supply and demand; these products will find their way to market as long as it's economically feasible. If oil demand increases (which it undoubtedly will) in this province, alternative means of transmission will be utilized (train, freight). Reflecting on recent tragedies in Quebec, shipment by rail or truck does not appear to be a safe (or insurable) mode of transit that can protect or indemnify the public from oil spills. I find it redundant and hypocritical that safety and the environment are used as arguing points for fewer pipelines when the alternative is less safe for people's environment and more greenhouse gas-intensive.
As a result of factors described above, prices aren't as competitively ideal because competition (and arguably safety) is being stifled by the public's ignorance being masqueraded as environmental concerns by political interests.
I am disappointed that this province (among others) has not chosen to upgrade its aging infrastructure to not only make petroleum products less expensive, but reflect current (safer) pipeline construction codes. I also think the people should get off their couch and research facts relating to this topic—in large part because I don't want what happened in Quebec to occur here.
Scott Juniper, Peachland | http://www.kelownacapnews.com/opinion/letters/391065161.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kelownacapnews.com/92a40b4c36ac00dc75493cd76e10cfdc77d6f6b10eef34b22615bc7f4ada116a.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T18:50:07 | null | null | Health Care in 2040 presented by Imagine Kelowna Speaker Series, 1:30 p.m. on Aug. 29. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelownacapnews.com%2Fcommunity%2F391425601.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/10912winfieldKGHCentennialBldgweb.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Future of health care in the Central Okanagan | null | null | www.kelownacapnews.com | If doctors today are growing ears in Petri dishes, imagine what the future of health and health care could look like.
Technological innovation and advancements in medicine will change the nature of our health care system and our community needs to be prepared.
During the afternoon Kelowna city council meeting on Monday, Aug. 29, Interior Health board chair Erwin Malzer and Interior Health CEO Chris Mazurkewich will present Health Care in 2040 as part of the Imagine Kelowna Speaker Series.
The talk will focus on the opportunities and challenges the Canadian health care system will face due to a growing and aging population, rising cost burdens related to chronic disease and advances in technology.
Malzer has served on the Interior Health Board of Directors since 2007, and was appointed as board chair in January 2015. He has a Bachelor of Commerce and a Master of Business Administration degree, and is a former business consulting partner with IBM.
Mazurkewich was appointed as president and CEO of Interior Health in October 2015. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce, a Master of Administration in Health, and a Chartered Accountant designation.
A live-stream of the discussion starts at 1:30 p.m. on Aug. 29.
This council presentation is part of the Imagine Kelowna Speaker Series, through which topic experts share their knowledge and experience on trends and planning for the future.
To learn more and be part of the city-wide conversation, visit imagine.kelowna.ca. | http://www.kelownacapnews.com/community/391425601.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kelownacapnews.com/7ecc9c8e60fa9e7c80dd824599d22d02a5b582c2b3f428455a459f52c895bb27.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T18:51:41 | null | null | A true civic centre calls for multiple venues that serve the entire community. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelownacapnews.com%2Fopinion%2Fletters%2F391625321.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Letter: Proposed alternate location for West Kelowna city hall | null | null | www.kelownacapnews.com | Open letter to West Kelowna mayor and council:
Having just watched the YouTube video of the West Kelowna Taxpayers 'Watchdog on Alternate Locations for a City Hall, why on Earth would you select such a small location for your, so-called, civic centre? Your selection of the currently proposed site is not appropriate for a civic centre. It may accommodate your city hall space requirement but it does not accommodate room for further expansion of a civic centre.
A true civic centre calls for items such as; a municipal building or building complex, space for conventions, sports events, theatrical entertainment, exhibition halls, a museum, police offices, courts, and libraries or other community or cultural facilities. In some very good locations the civic centre also includes venues for sporting events, exercise/running tracks, concerts and similar events that can bring larger events to our community.
The proposed small site at Elliott and Gossett is going to cost taxpayers $655,000 over and above the construction costs for the city hall. It has a very small footprint, does not allow for appropriate parking and access without upgrading Elliott and Gossett Roads which are not in your city hall budget, (they may be in the city budget but not the city hall budget). The location has a very small public square that according to the Yes [side referendum] office is owned by the developer and must be leased by the city, and from the drawings, will be used by the proposed restaurant for tables, chairs, and umbrellas.
Speaking of the Yes offices, they also said that there will be 3,500 sq ft of lease space available on the top floor. Which brings up another question: Originally the top floor, roughly 10,000 sq ft, was for lease, then it dropped to 6,000 sq ft during the alternative approval process, and now according to the Yes office, it has dropped to 3,500 sq ft. Why? Also, it was mentioned that the 75 city employees and the 55 IHA employees would park at the adjacent Lordco/library parking lot. Is this another cost for a lease that we taxpayers do not know about?
The city owns 11 vacant acres of land at 2515 Bartley Road. Why are you not building in this location? Building your city hall here, would clean up the area, provide more, less expensive, parking—digging out an underground parking lot for your proposed city hall probably cost an additional $1 million and you only get 33 parking spots—provide better access to the public, could move all of our city departments to one location, (which means we could sell off that land to help pay for the new civic centre at this location), provide more space for a proper museum, a better tourist bureau, have available space for a future court house, accommodate a sports facility that could double as exhibition space and very large civic gatherings. It just makes so much more sense to start by building your city hall here, moving your two operations departments here (selling off those two locations), build your works yard here, and when funds or sponsors become available, build more sports fields. All of this will take time but it is a better plan over the next 30 years than the current plan. One location for everything public is a true civic centre.
So what are you doing? What is so important about this out of the way small piece of property that will cost taxpayers more money? Can you not see that the taxpayers do not want to spend unnecessarily? Don’t worry about the developer, he can look after himself. Don’t worry about Interior Health; they have their own property that they can build on. (And that brings up another question; if Interior Health paid over $3.45 million to the former Kelowna mayor Walter Gray and his business partners for their 8.2 acres of property at the corner of Brown and Bering Roads in West Kelowna, why is it only taxed at around $477,000?).
You are there to look after the taxpayers money, not help developers get wealthier.
H. Sterling, West Kelowna | http://www.kelownacapnews.com/opinion/letters/391625321.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kelownacapnews.com/c5878b43960f0be2a852659ba07a205f6c04da696aa2cc440b95b832bfe3af38.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T18:51:48 | null | null | Valley residents chip in to help Okanagan father of four recover from aneurysm | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelownacapnews.com%2Fnews%2F391764791.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Okanagan College professor to walk through valley to raise money | null | null | www.kelownacapnews.com | An Okanagan College professor will be walking through Kelowna this week as part of an ambitious three-day trek to raise money for Gary Baker, an Okanagan father of four who suffered a massive brain aneurysm early in August.
Tim Walters, an English professor at the Salmon Arm campus and president of the college’s Faculty Association, aims to walk 160 kilometres, making stops at Penticton, Kelowna, Vernon, and Salmon Arm campuses starting Tuesday Aug.30 and arriving at his destination Sept. 1.
“I’ve known Gary for several years, and I was keen to do something to try to help him and his family,” said Walters. Baker was a student at Okanagan College last year, having returned to school to pursue a career in engineering after years of working as a timber framer.
His wife Erica is also an OC student, and commutes a few times a week to Kelowna where she attends classes to get her biochemistry degree.
All their educational efforts were cast aside when Baker suffered a severe brain aneurism Aug. 1 while playing soccer.
He's undergone two surgeries and is currently recovering in Vancouver, which is a process that may take many months or even year Baker is currently out of an induced coma, and responds differently depending on the day, said soccer teammate Ron Krause.
They plan for a two-year recovery period, which is taxing the family.
“They’ve been stretching every dollar. They have the extra burden of student loans” said Erica's sister, Katherine Goertz “Someone offered to pick their veggies. People have been mailing cheques to the house."
Despite all the help, the family has a long road ahead of them and people all across the valley have been chipping in to help.
The Kelowna Cantinas, who were playing the Camels when Baker collapsed, raised $320 earlier this week.
There are also two GoFundMe campaigns.
The first is “Help Support the Bakers” or gofundme.com/2hvh3jg, which has raised $32,000 as of Aug. 30.
The next is for Walters's walk. It's at www.gofundme.com/campustocampus with files from Salmon Arm. | http://www.kelownacapnews.com/news/391764791.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kelownacapnews.com/43b501c4e7fd4cfb65495d9a52fe4a1166e315a1971aec536766388f1661c3cc.json |
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"Canadian Press"
] | 2016-08-31T00:51:51 | null | null | Two sides avert job action that has loomed for months | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelownacapnews.com%2Fnews%2F391803281.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/18051BCLN2007Canada_Post_TruckWikimediaCommons.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Canada Post, postal union reach tentative deals | null | null | www.kelownacapnews.com | Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers have reached tentative agreements, averting the prospect of a labour dispute that has loomed over the talks for months.
In a statement, Labour Minister MaryAnn Mihychuk says the agreements were reached "voluntarily," but provides no other details about the deals themselves.
The issue of differences in paycheques for rural mail carriers — most of whom are women — and urban letter carriers had been at the forefront of protracted contract talks between the two sides.
The negotiations were extended twice since the weekend, when a deadline expired on a 72-hour job action notice issued last Thursday by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers.
The two sides were in talks nearly around the clock at the request of a special mediator appointed Friday by Mihychuk.
Canada Post described the tentative agreements as short-term. It said they are for two years and that four-year contracts were typically negotiated in the past.
"The agreements will avert a work disruption, bringing much-needed certainty in the postal system for our employees and customers," said Canada Post in a statement. "Canadians can now use the postal system with confidence."
The tentative agreements, however, still must be ratified by the members.
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers is Canada Post's largest union, representing more than 50,000 postal workers
The Canadian Press | http://www.kelownacapnews.com/news/391803281.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kelownacapnews.com/c3d82e9515a91bab2ce2400483fe8a4f554e835f9e576470487b6be082b8dcb1.json |
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"Tom Fletcher"
] | 2016-08-26T12:59:12 | null | null | Vehicle traffic up 5% with no net fare increase and discounts offered for vehicles pulling boats and travel trailers | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelownacapnews.com%2Fbusiness%2F391094851.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/59772BCLN2007ferrySpiritofBC7web.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | More discounts coming as BC Ferries traffic rises | null | null | www.kelownacapnews.com | BC Ferries sailings have been busier this year, thanks in part to strong tourist traffic and no net fare increase.
BC Ferries plans to continue its campaign of price promotions this fall and next spring in an effort to maintain increased passenger and vehicle traffic.
First-quarter results for the Crown corporation show passenger traffic up 2.5 per cent and vehicle loads up 5.1 per cent for the three months ended June 30, compared with the same period in 2015.
Buoyed by a strong tourist year for B.C. and no net fare increase, BC Ferries carried 5.3 million passengers and 2.1 million vehicles in April, May and June. The 1.9 per cent average fare hike was erased by a reduced fuel surcharge due to long-term contracts for cheaper diesel fuel.
Helped by reduced operating costs and higher retail sales from terminals and on-board gift shops, net earnings were $27 million for the quarter, up from $18.8 million in the same period last year. Revenues were up 4.9 per cent to $219 million, while costs for the quarter went up 1.5 per cent to $178.6 million.
BC Ferries CEO Mike Corrigan released the first-quarter results at the corporation's annual meeting in Victoria, where he also announced that unspecified pricing promotions will be offered this fall and next spring. This year BC Ferries has been offering discounts on over-length vehicles pulling boats or travel trailers.
Corrigan also announced he will be stepping down as CEO at the end of the fiscal year next March. He was promoted in 2012 to replace former CEO David Hahn, and presided over a controversial service review that saw sailings reduced on money-losing routes.
Transportation Minister Todd Stone praised Corrigan for reducing operating costs and embracing new technology, including three new medium-sized ferries using liquefied natural gas fuel that have been built in Poland.
LNG retrofits are also scheduled for the Spirit of B.C. and the Spirit of Vancouver Island, the workhorses of the main Tswassen-to-Vancouver Island route.
Corrigan's term also saw the first cable ferry in the BC Ferries fleet, the Baynes Sound Connector to Denman Island. Stone said the cable ferry cut fuel costs by half. | http://www.kelownacapnews.com/business/391094851.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kelownacapnews.com/cab3edcda8d150f2cc21c066ae3388227fbb7cad64d6706a55a70f2cf6004d22.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T12:53:26 | null | null | Tragically Hip kick off tour's final show with fan favourites | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelownacapnews.com%2Fentertainment%2F390816951.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Downie calls out to Trudeau during Tragically Hip's final show of tour | null | null | www.kelownacapnews.com | KINGSTON, Ont. — The Tragically Hip mixed fan favourites, newer songs and some politics on Saturday night during the final show of their "Man Machine Poem" tour.
Lead singer Gord Downie, who started the show wearing a metallic silver suit and hat with a "Jaws" T-shirt underneath, hugged and kissed his bandmates before they stepped on stage at the K-Rock Centre in the group's hometown of Kingston, Ont.
Minutes earlier, as the raucous sold-out crowd waited for the band to emerge, an impromptu rendition of O Canada broke out and a banner reading "Thank You Prime Minister Downie!" was passed around the arena.
The band immediately gave fans what they wanted to hear, starting their set with four straight hits from the classic album "Fully Completely:" opener "50 Mission Cap," followed by "Courage (for Hugh MacLennan)," "Wheat Kings" and "At the Hundredth Meridian."
The Hip then segued into their latest album "Man Machine Poem," with four tracks including the single "In a World Possessed by the Human Mind."
Before "Machine," Downie launched into one of his trademark onstage rants, calling out to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who was in the crowd for the show. Trudeau's official photographer tweeted a photo of the prime minister and Downie embracing before the concert.
"Well, you know, prime minister Trudeau's got me, his work with First Nations. He's got everybody. He's going to take us where we need to go," Downie said from the stage.
"It's going to take us 100 years to figure out what the hell went on up there," he continued, "but it isn't cool and everybody knows that. It's really, really bad, but we're going to figure it out, you're going to figure it out."
Many anticipate this will be the band's final tour, given the recent news that Downie is battling terminal brain cancer.
Before performing the "Road Apples" song "Fiddler's Green," Downie seemed to reference the outpouring of support from fans in the wake of his diagnosis.
"Thank you, people, for keeping me pushing and keeping me pushing," he said, which prompted a "Gordie!" chant from the audience.
After playing 21 songs, Downie and his fellow bandmates — guitarists Rob Baker and Paul Langlois, bassist Gord Sinclair and drummer Johnny Fay — embraced and prepared to retire for a pre-encore break. Downie was left alone on stage to take in the roaring ovation.
After returning for a few more songs, Downie again spoke about his fondness for Trudeau.
"Thank you to the prime minister for coming to our show, it really means a lot to all of us," he said.
"We're in good hands, folks, real good hands. He cares about the people way up North, that we were trained our entire lives to ignore, trained our entire lives to hear not a word of what's going on up there. And what's going on up there ain't good. It's maybe worse than it's ever been, so it's not on the improve. (But) we're going to get it fixed and we got the guy to do it, to start, to help.
"Thank you everybody. Thanks for listening to that. Thanks for listening, period. Have a nice life."
David Friend, The Canadian Press | http://www.kelownacapnews.com/entertainment/390816951.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kelownacapnews.com/aff9fe6288dfb32d5ea4a3ba3227be959eb1a96405d2ec902b1dd939bfaace30.json |
[] | 2016-08-28T06:51:10 | null | null | A fire in the Commonage area, south of Vernon, near Predator Ridge, is being responded to by Vernon Fire Rescue and B.C. Wildfire Service. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelownacapnews.com%2Fnews%2F391511611.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/66306vernonlv-PredFire8-27-16.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Crews battle fire near Predator Ridge | null | null | www.kelownacapnews.com | An air tanker releases fire retardant over a fire near Predator Ridge Golf Resort Saturday just before 5 p.m..
Six air tankers and a helicopter are currently battling a “heavily wind-driven" fire north of Predator Ridge Resort, said Kelsey Winter, B.C. Wildfire Service fire prevention officer.
The 4-hectare Kokanee Road fire is also being fought by eight Wildfire Service personnel on the ground assisting Vernon Fire Rescue members. Winter said retardant was now around 50 per cent of the rank 2 and 3 fire mostly burning amongst the ground cover.
The blaze was called in around 3:20 p.m. Saturday.
The City of Vernon has announced that Sunset Properties is on an evacuation alert, affecting approximately 45 residences.
Smoke can be seen from the resort and what started as a grass fire quickly spread into the trees.
Winter said the 50 kilometre-an-hour wind gusts are definitely a concern at this time but having ground crews assisting is “very beneficial” in fighting the blaze.
"We're keeping in contact with the fire department and they are keeping us informed," said Torrie Silverthorn, of the Predator Ridge Resort marketing department. "They're doing an amazing job."
Winter added there's been no growth in the size of the fire in the last hour "and that's a good thing." | http://www.kelownacapnews.com/news/391511611.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kelownacapnews.com/e49583b3fbdc54596b110c974f16410bf6f989250a95111dfbba58d67c28155b.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:14:11 | null | null | Defending national junior A champs to have 40 players at training camp | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelownacapnews.com%2Fsports%2F390503781.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/74636kelownawarr.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Warriors add D-man, open camp Monday | null | null | www.kelownacapnews.com | The defending RBC Cup champion West Kelowna Warriors will open their 2016-17 training camp next week.
With just eight players returning from last year's Canadian junior A championship team, head coach and GM Rylan Ferster has had a busy summer assembling the 2016-17 version of the West Kelowna Warriors.
One of the latest additions to the roster is 19-year-old defenseman Stephen Kleysen who the Warriors acquired last week from Winnipeg Blues of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League.
Picked up in exchange for future considerations, Kleysen split the 2015-16 season between the Blues and the Madison Capitols of the United States Hockey League.
Kelysen played 55 games last season scoring five goals and adding 25 assists.
“Stephen is a quality player and will be able to play quality minutes for us on the back end," said Ferster.
Ferster will have 40 players to evaluate at the BCHL team's 2016 training camp which begins Monday at Royal LePage Place.
The defending RBC Cup champs will play their first exhibition game Wednesday, Aug. 24 in Penticton against the Vees.
The Warriors first exhibition game at home will go next Friday, Aug 26 against the Salmon Arm Silverbacks.
Captain Rutigilano…
Veteran defenseman Nicholas Rutigliano will serve as the Warriors' captain for the 2016-17 BCHL season.
The Warriors announced earlier this summer that the 20-year-old from Shrewsbury, Massachusetts would take over the post held last season by the
now-departed Kyle Marino.
“I’m extremely excited, and it’s a tremendous honour to be selected captain of the West Kelowna Warriors," said Rutigliano. "I’ve learned so much from previous players and teammates on what it takes to lead a team, most notably our captain last year Kyle Marino. After winning a national championship ,the team is excited for another successful and great season."
"Nick has all the qualities to be a great leader," said coach and GM Rylan Fertser. "He carries himself like a pro on and off the ice.”
The 6-foot-1 Rutigliano had 24 points in 58 games for the Warriors last season. | http://www.kelownacapnews.com/sports/390503781.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kelownacapnews.com/ab6dbfc6633e705616eaa06b40cf7810ef680ac939342673d20033c230cdf895.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T20:50:27 | null | null | Your dog, if it could talk, would ask to be left at home, to loyally await your return… | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelownacapnews.com%2Fopinion%2F391434521.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Our View: For Fido’s sake, leave your pet at home on hot days | null | null | www.kelownacapnews.com | There’s nothing better than the dog days of summer. Life seems brighter when the sun shines. There is more fun to be had under blue skies.
Kids and adults alike splash in pools, float on lakes, camp and explore in what feels like the most carefree days of the year.
But when that temperature soars to the high 20s and into the 30s, it seems, for some, their brain gets fried in the heat, along with their skin if they aren’t using sunscreen and covering up.
And despite hearing horror stories over the years, people continue to leave their pets in hot cars, not only putting the canines in danger but sometimes tying up police resources in the rescue effort.
There still seems to be this misconception out there from seemingly dog-adoring people that our canine friends need to go everywhere with us.
They don’t.
Don’t bring your dog for a car ride to the grocery store.
Don’t just “run in” to grab a few things at the mall.
Don’t go do some banking with Fido waiting in the car.
Even in the shade, with the windows rolled down, the vehicle can heat up to more than 35 C in just minutes.
Dogs don’t have the ability to sweat. Your dog, if it could talk, would ask to be left at home, to loyally await your return with a wag of the tail, a bark and a lick. | http://www.kelownacapnews.com/opinion/391434521.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kelownacapnews.com/2655e7f468fe1f93fbd25198b12f7ca2a3bbb7317db90db5e32c74b9ed2ff25d.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T22:50:36 | null | null | Some residents in what's now known as the Central Okanagan West electoral area say current governance model doesn't work for them. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelownacapnews.com%2Fnews%2F391449261.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/19392kelownaRDCOweb.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Central Okanagan Regional District to prepare a report on future North Westside governance | null | null | www.kelownacapnews.com | Richard Rolke
contributor
The North Westside could be another step closer to determining its future.
Regional District of Central Okanagan directors instructed staff this week to prepare a report on North Westside governance after the North Westside Communities Association requested a study.
“The board members showed great interest in the communities’ desire for a governance study, and invested an hour and a half asking questions and getting answers,” said Bob Andrews, NWCA president and governance committee chairperson.
“The gallery was full with residents in support, despite the fact that a portion of Westside Road was closed because of the Bear Creek fire and the residents had to travel more than an hour an half each way to go to regional district in Kelowna.”
Presently, the North Westside has one director at the 12-member RDCO board table, which also includes Kelowna, Lake Country, West Kelowna, Peachland and the Central Okanagan East electoral area.
Many residents have expressed concern that the current model doesn’t represent the needs of the North Westside because the area is some distance from RDCO’s office and service costs are growing. It has also been suggested the North Westside director gets outvoted by his counterparts.
“People want to make their own decisions,” said Wayne Carson, North Westside director.
“We identify more with ourselves than with anyone else.”
A possible governance option is forming a municipality. The area’s population is between 1,000 and 1,500, which isn’t an uncommon scenario in B.C.
“We’d be very close to Lumby in size,” said Carson, adding that the North Westside has a significant residential waterfront tax base.
“Whether we can afford financially to be a community is the critical issue at the end of the day.”
Carson hopes the staff report will be before the RDCO board Sept. 8 or 19 for consideration so he can pursue a governance study with Community Development Minister Peter Fassbender at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention.
Richard Rolke is a reporter with the Kelowna's Capital News' sister paper in Vernon, the Morningstar. | http://www.kelownacapnews.com/news/391449261.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kelownacapnews.com/c4441c6fdc94df4db2b8c7b6d43f433a5d7245ad2a3caa3e2d22385b2ad80a0c.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:13:06 | null | null | China built 4,000 km of pipeline to northeastern Russia…The US has found vast amount of shale gas and oil and won't rely on Canadian energy… | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelownacapnews.com%2Fopinion%2Fletters%2F391062401.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Letter: LNG a no-go industry for B.C. | null | null | www.kelownacapnews.com | To the editor:
Christy Clark is pushing the federal government for approval of a non-existent LNG (liquid natural gas or more appropriately called liquid "fracked" gas) industry.
In 2014 Clark travelled to Malaysia to sign an LNG [agreement] with the company, PETRONAS, alias Pacific North West, alias Trans Canada Corporation.
The price of LNG has plummeted from $15 per unit to around $4 to $5 per unit. B.C. will not break even at this price.
Fortunately, B.C.'s economy is not dependant on oil and gas, such as is the case in Alberta. Approximately 100,000 people have lost their jobs in the Canadian oil patch over the last two years as prices have plunged due to a glut of oil and gas in North America.
In 2014 China and Russia signed a $440-billion LNG deal. Sealing this 30-year deal, China built 4,000 kilometres of pipeline to north eastern Russia. China will not be buying B.C. LNG. The United States, Canada's primary customer, has found vast amount of shale gas and oil, and won't need to rely on Canadian energy as much in the future.
Besides being financially unprofitable, LNG is more harmful to the environment than any other fossil fuel, including coal. In 2011 Cornell University, in Ithaca, New York, released a study establishing LNG, methane gas, which leaks into the atmosphere at well sites, compressor valves along pipelines, at storage sites and during transportation.
Hydraulic fracking, which is a process of forcing vast amounts of water through the aquifer to the shale rock, contaminates surrounding ground water. Hydraulic fracking also causes earthquakes.
The BC Liberals and Pacific Northwest (PETRONAS) plan to build an LNG plant on Lelu Island near Prince Rupert and the Khutzeymateen provincial park. Khutzeymateen means "sheltered place of fish and bears." This place of the Great Bear Rain Forest is ecologically sensitive, containing trees that are 800 to 1,000 years old. In this area the water contains eelgrass which nurtures young salmon. One biologist stated this area is like "Grand Central Station" for juvenile salmon.
According to Russian scientist, they built an LNG plant on the ocean and their salmon population has been wiped out.
Our coastline of beautiful B.C. will not be beautiful anymore.
• 2015 BC Oil and Gas [Commission] confirmed hydraulic fracking caused a 4.6 magnitude earthquake near Fort St. John, BC(vicinity of Site-C dam).
• Between July 2010 and March 2013 a dozen earthquakes ranging between 1.6 and 3.4 occurred in this area of northeastern B.C.
• BC Oil and Gas and BC Hydro have been concerned.
• Stanford University, USA, published a study in the journal of Environmental Sciences and technology confirming that fracking impacts underground drinking water.
• Professional, scientific and technical workers in B.C. outnumber oil and gas workers by a ratio of 36 to one.
Judy McKee, Kelowna | http://www.kelownacapnews.com/opinion/letters/391062401.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kelownacapnews.com/19a8e4988f1ce261ff810d511ae1ccc87e7c6d896f9ebce76a47ab64db17c45c.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:05:00 | null | null | The Abbotsford International Airshow takes place Aug. 12-14 and includes US Navy Super Hornets and the Breitling Jet Team | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelownacapnews.com%2Fcommunity%2F389322101.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/80542abbotsfordMosquito_Mustang_ABBOTSFORDAIRSHOW_McAllister_Surrey.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Abbotsford Airshow: Heroes of the Skies | null | null | www.kelownacapnews.com | By JIM REITH, President Abbotsford Airshow
It is my pleasure to welcome you to the 2016 Abbotsford International Airshow – Heroes of the Skies! Gadgets, special suits, technology and the coolest flying machines… Learn what it takes to be a HERO at the 2016 Abbotsford International Airshow!
From August 12-14, Heroes of the Skies take flight over the Fraser Valley for the 54th annual Abbotsford International Airshow. Watch in awe as we welcome back the world-class Breitling Jet Team from Europe in the second and final year of their North American tour. Explore the McDonald’s Kids Zone and Science World on the Road! Experience Friday’s twilight show and fireworks finale! And, watch in awe as the Screamin’ Sasquatch Jet Waco, Boeing and US Navy Super Hornets, Snowbirds, Skyhawks and others take to the sky!
The Airshow is pleased to welcome the involvement of several key players in the aviation industry, including Lockheed Martin, Boeing and Eurofighter and more. Spectators will see Boeing’s involvement in dramatic fashion – as the aerospace giant will bring two jets to do corporate flying demos with a full array of simulated weapons, a simulation trailer and the test pilot will be available to talk about the exceptional capabilities of the aircraft. Lockheed Martin and Eurofighter are also on-site in various capacities with educational and promotional pieces.
“An aspect of the Airshow’s strategic vision is to strengthen key partnerships with aerospace organizations such as AIAC Pacific who produce an annual Aerospace & Defence trade show in conjunction with our airshow, and the CBAA which will hold its annual convention next year at Abbotsford in conjunction with the airshow as well. Looking to the future, we expect the Abbotsford Airshow will have a major aerospace trade show event occurring in the days prior to the public weekend show in the style of Farnborough and Paris airshows.”
Heroes of the Skies tell the stories of everyday women and men who work hard to make the world a better place, in their own communities and beyond. We are proud to honour them at this year’s Abbotsford International Airshow! Tickets for this action-packed weekend are available at Save-On-Foods or by clicking abbotsfordairshow.com.
Next Generation BC Amateur Photographer of the Year
Finalists for this year’s 4th annual Next Generation BC Amateur Photographer of the Year contest have now been selected. From Vernon to Victoria and from Surrey to Smithers, seventy finalists have been chosen from all corners of BC to move forward and compete in an intense competition at the Abbotsford International Airshow, where they will race against the clock to complete daily photo challenges. Finalists will shoot 10 of their best photographs and/or videos, to be reviewed by a judging panel — one will come out with the title of 2016 Next Generation Amateur Photographer of the Year. Almost 3,000 entries were received from 80 B.C. communities.
Whether you’re a finalist or not, this is a show you won’t want to miss: The Abbotsford International Airshow is world-renowned for its prestigious performers and family-friendly entertainment. The 2016 Airshow on August 12th through 14th will feature two jet teams, (Snowbirds and the European Breitling Jet Teams ) a Friday twilight show with fireworks, the Canadian Forces Skyhawks parachute team, and the US military jet, the Super Hornet to name but a few. More details visit www.abbotsfordairshow.com.
CLICK HERE FOR INTERACTIVE AIRSHOW SPECIAL INCLUDING VIDEO
Photographhs by Ken McAllister - 2015 Next Generation Amateur Photographer of the Year. Photographs featured from the 2015 Abbotsford Airshow.
Congratulations to all of the finalists in the 2016 Next Generation Amateur Photographer of the Year contest, sponsored by London Drugs, the Abbotsford International Airshow, and Black Press. To see photo gallery click here. See you there! | http://www.kelownacapnews.com/community/389322101.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kelownacapnews.com/7a2dd60313eda4de8e795565d18a00695a1bfc182604fd28aef566921c97b5e6.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:56:41 | null | null | 'Zags' aka Emmanuel 'Zags' Aréizaga, will be at the ARTSCO booth July 28 during Arts on the Avenue. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelownacapnews.com%2Fentertainment%2F387990072.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/35263kelownazags1copySMALL.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Meet 'Zags' at Arts on the Avenue in Kelowna | null | null | www.kelownacapnews.com | Emmanuel 'Zags' Aréizaga
Emmanuel 'Zags' Aréizaga is an up and coming young artist. His 3D and 'anamorphic' depictions have come to the attention of the Arts Council of the Central Okanagan.
Now ARTSCO is sponsoring Aréizaga at Arts on the Avenue, July 28 in downtown Kelowna.
Aréizaga is a young artist and animator from Kelowna. Currently pursuing a career in animation, Aréizaga’s work is heavily influenced by the work of artists like M.C. Escher and J.R.R. Tolkien. Mixing realism with fantastical settings and subjects, Aréizaga's passion for surrealism allows him to breathe life into his imaginative works.
Aréizaga often works with pencils, pens, charcoal, pastels and chalk, but he also frequently works with acrylic, oil and digital paintings. His current work mixes traditional art with 3D animation.
“I combine reality and art to give the viewer an experience in which they can enjoy and interact with my work. These anamorphic depictions have an almost physical presence that give the illusion of 3-dimensional objects.”
Aréizaga has also working with noted Kelowna arts educator Jolene Mackie, to further develop and exercise his talents within the visual arts.
ARTSCO executive director Katie Brennan said: “We love helping young artists access new opportunities for their work and we look forward to seeing people’s reactions to Emmanuel’s interactive pieces. ARTSCO is thrilled to be sponsoring Emmanuel at this great event.”
Introduced to Kelowna in 2015 by Festivals Kelowna, “Arts On The Avenue” is a one day, arts-focused, outdoor event celebrating and promoting our local visual arts community. The event features various elements relating to visual arts including opportunities for retail sales, art exhibitions, demos, and performance art installations. The event also includes live music and a fun interactive community art project.
Festivals Kelowna is responsible for a multitude of other great summertime events as well, including Parks Alive!, The Kelowna Buskers Program, and Pianos in the Parks. You can learn more about them at their website, festivalskelowna.com
Learn more about both Aréizaga and ARTSCO at Arts on the Avenue presented by Festivals Kelowna, July 28, at 5 p.m. | http://www.kelownacapnews.com/entertainment/387990072.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kelownacapnews.com/58f18ac1968ebb855e9c92f5a018a1adeb531f68396b64764fd506f72cebaca5.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:13:15 | null | null | West Kelowna has a $54-million water infrastructure cost coming our way sometime in 2017 that will triple…water bill for 20 years. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelownacapnews.com%2Fopinion%2Fletters%2F391066941.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Letter: New city hall will burden West Kelowna taxpayers | null | null | www.kelownacapnews.com | To the editor:
Re: New West Kelowna city hall dream project.
West Kelowna taxpayers will have the opportunity on September 17th to practice their democratic right to tell the mayor, city council and their new big business developer partners that they do not want to put the city into more debt by borrowing, for the construction of a new city hall. Not now, not in this location, not by creating debt, and not with this so called developer partnership. The taxpayers will have the opportunity to tell the mayor and city council to take a step back and reconsider their decision by voting NO.
It was a poor decision by the mayor and city council to try to put this project through without going to a referendum from the beginning. They have created a situation that is costly and has created great concern by all taxpayers.
The mayor and city council have spent $25,000 of taxpayers’ money to hire a media consultant to promote their version of the project. The YES campaign, which is mainly made up of business people who may benefit from the taxpayers building the city hall, has spent many dollars in advertising, renting office space, and coordinating their focus with the city focus.
The NO side of this process has nothing to gain except trying to stop the debt while asking the city to be responsible and build a less costly city hall on their own city property (perhaps next to the RCMP building and combine it with a museum and tourist bureau), with their own construction manager where they can control the costs without giving away profits to developers.
The NO side cannot understand why the city is pushing construction of their city hall on this land that they have to purchase. it is, of course, to the major benefit of the developer. If the developer cannot make this land viable to build upon then why would the city build here to make that happen? Is the city going to do that for other vacant land in order for developments to proceed? Of course not! So what is so important about this land when we have land available which will lessen the cost of a city hall to the taxpayers?
The NO side operates by individual taxpayer donations only and we have no ulterior motives except to protect our friends and neighbors from increased tax burden and with information the other side won’t tell them:
MFA borrowing $7,700,000
MFA financing cost over 20 years $2,365,606
Taking from already underfunded reserves $7,100,000
Interest lost on reserves in the bank $2,414,000
Total True Cost to Taxpayers $19,579,606
Our reserves are already underfunded to 'minimum' levels by $17 million and the city is going to take another $7.1 million. West Kelowna has a $54-million water infrastructure cost coming our way sometime in 2017 that will triple, or in some cases quadruple, everyone’s water bill for 20 years. Is taking from the reserves for a West Kelowna city hall a good Idea at this time?
I urge all friends and neighbours to let your opinion be known and vote NO.
Bill Anstead, West Kelowna | http://www.kelownacapnews.com/opinion/letters/391066941.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kelownacapnews.com/86c2a385f81d65560abc95c5c5f10b9da45c0a1bafe205dc7a6d38502cfc7540.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T13:00:32 | null | null | Asian demand for B.C. wood products peaked in 2013, analyst says China sales on pace for 50 per cent drop | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelownacapnews.com%2Fbusiness%2F391328001.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/63096BCLN2007thomsonchinaosb7web.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Lumber exports shift to U.S. as China sales slump | null | null | www.kelownacapnews.com | Wood products exports from Canada to Asia were down 18 per cent in the first six months of 2016, with the biggest decline being softwood lumber from B.C. to China, according to the Seattle-based Wood Resources International.
Lumber sales to China are on pace to drop by 50 per cent this year compared to 2014, as B.C. lumber producers direct their sales to a healthy U.S. lumber market, according to customs data tracked for the Wood Resources Quarterly (www.woodprices.com).
The latest edition notes that by value, 75 per cent of B.C.'s exports to Asia in 2015 and 2016 are in the form of lumber, while 77 per cent of exports from Washington and Oregon are logs.
Asian demand reached a record high in 2013, with China passing Japan as the largest importer of North American wood products in 2011. The B.C. and federal governments promote wood construction in China and Japan, and B.C.'s forest minister is required to conduct an annual trade mission to China, Japan and other Asian countries.
The shift in demand provides extra urgency for talks to renew the Canada-U.S. softwood lumber agreement that expired last year. B.C. sales are booming without the export cap that both Ottawa and Washington have agreed will be required. | http://www.kelownacapnews.com/business/391328001.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kelownacapnews.com/81a5556c58a05be89131f17d7a5cf169d25ddf920f4752c0d911ea04e3c2d995.json |
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] | 2016-08-30T18:51:49 | null | null | Windy Lake and Little Windy Lake to be poisoned to remove unwanted non-native perch | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelownacapnews.com%2Fnews%2F391765791.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/1705BCLN2007WindyLakemap.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Poison to be used in two B.C. lakes west of Kelowna after non-native fish species spotted | null | null | www.kelownacapnews.com | KAMLOOPS, B.C. – British Columbia's Fish and Wildlife Branch says all the fish in two lakes in the Upper Nicola watershed will have to be killed in order to get rid of an unwanted perch.
Biologist Steve Maricle says perch were spotted earlier this year in Windy Lake and Little Windy Lake, both about 50 kilometres northwest of West Kelowna.
Perch are not native to the lakes or the Nicola watershed and biologists say the rapidly breeding species competes for food with native fish and has the potential to wipe them out.
Maricle says barriers will be set up on waterways leading in and out of the lakes to contain the perch this year.
Rotenone, a poison lethal to fish but with limited effect on other animals such as frogs or waterfowl, will then be used to kill all fish in both lakes.
The lakes will be restocked once the perch have been removed, but Maricle says it will be next year at the earliest before any action is taken.
"It's just the logistics of all the permitting that's required to get the product, the rotenone, that we use to treat the lake. To get all the permitting in place to get (the rotenone) in, there's no way we could jump on it this year."
The Fish and Wildlife Branch believes visitors to Windy Lake and Little Windy Lake intentionally introduced the perch into the water. (CHNL)
The Canadian Press | http://www.kelownacapnews.com/news/391765791.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kelownacapnews.com/4c97a1f3010cfaa80e23568aece2aa428631914d30457dd9a1cfbbe092095fd7.json |
[
"Alistair Waters"
] | 2016-08-29T22:51:37 | null | null | Stephen Fuhr says he wants to hear what local young people have to say. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelownacapnews.com%2Fnews%2F391659641.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/48335kelowna03Fuhr-Stephen2016WEB.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Kelowna-Lake Country MP forming a youth council | null | null | www.kelownacapnews.com | Kelowna-Lake Country MP Stephen Fuhr wants to hear what young people in his riding have to say.
So he has announced the formation of the Kelowna-Lake Country Youth Council.
According to a posting on Fuhr's Facebook page, he is inviting anyone in the riding aged 16 to 24 to apply to join the council, a move he said is in keeping with the federal Liberal government's commitment to "meaningful" youth engagement.
"I would love to hear from youth in our community," said Fuhr, adding while the government has already received the first wave of applications for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's national youth council, the formation of the local group will make it easier for young Canadians here to have their say closer to home.
In addition to his role as prime minister, Trudeau has also taken on responsibility for youth in his cabinet.
Fuhr said applications for the Kelowna-Lake Country Youth Council will be accepted up to Sept. 30 and the council will include young people from different schools, neighbourhoods and local associations throughout the riding.
Once selected, the council members will meet several time throughout the year to discuss issues that matter young people, their community and the country, he said.
To apply to join the Kelowna-Lake Country Youth Council go to https://goo.gl/forms/NDq9PCSFasdCYRhY2. | http://www.kelownacapnews.com/news/391659641.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kelownacapnews.com/3abe34686ab509ff14870786ce83b07e9941051ea3ea04633d021486cd6fa489.json |
[
"Don Burnett"
] | 2016-08-26T13:09:52 | null | null | So often I am asked how to prune hydrangeas and my answer always begins with what type of hydrangea are we dealing with. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelownacapnews.com%2Flifestyles%2F388314661.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/37498kelowna27Burnett1web.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Burnett: Gardening advice on how to prune hydrangeas | null | null | www.kelownacapnews.com | By type, I mean species.
The genus Hydrangea includes more than 70 species, several of which will grow in Okanagan gardens.
There are actually only three common ones and a fourth if you include Hydrangea petiolaris, the climbing hydrangea, which by the way only needs pruning to control where it’s going for size and shape.
The three main species are H macrophylla big leaf hydrangea, H arborescens smooth hydrangea and H paniculata the panicled hydrangea.
Examples of not so common species are H sargentiana sargents hydrangea and H quercifola oak leafed hydrangea.
Although these two are not so common, they do make desirable specimen plants in Okanagan gardens.
Pruning practices for the different species vary.
Let’s take the H arborescens first; these include the very popular ‘Annabelle’ and newer varieties such as ‘Incrediball’ and ‘Invincibelle.’
All varieties have large ball-shaped blossom heads opening at first with a green colour, usually turning white to cream then drying to bronze as the season comes to an end.
These are best pruned first thing in spring before they leaf out.
They can be pruned hard to six inches from the ground or left a bit higher if they are in a sunny location.
You want to avoid too tall or the plant will be spindly especially in the shade.
Because the bloom heads are so large and dense they become very heavy in wet weather and will droop to the ground if the stems aren’t strong enough to hold them.
The H paniculata sports conical shaped blossoms with several new and exciting varieties available.
Varieties to look for are ‘Unique’ ‘Fire Light’ ‘Pinky Winky’ and ‘Quick Fire’; these are all exciting varieties and all are very hardy and reliable bloomers.
This group can be pruned in spring to about the two-foot level and at the same time very old wood can be removed to promote renewal. All are very good for drying to make beautiful dried arrangements for indoor use.
The type of hydrangea that really put on a rare spectacular showing this year is the H macrophylla with its gorgeous blues and pinks.
I say rare because usually these can be quite sporadic with their performance often due to a cold winter freezing the bloom buds or incorrect pruning techniques.
Prune this group after the current seasons blossoms have finished and beginning to dry up.
Don’t prune hard as they bloom on old wood and you need to preserve the fat looking bloom buds.
If in doubt its best to leave these alone to avoid taking out the blooming wood.
There you have it a short lesson on how to prune you hydrangea.
Just a note on the blue and pink macrophylla: To keep that nice deep colour in the blue varieties apply aluminum sulphate in spring and re-apply in June.
The pinks have no problem staying a deep pink with our alkaline conditions in the Okanagan. | http://www.kelownacapnews.com/lifestyles/388314661.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kelownacapnews.com/0102105a8b345d3c0bd253e70824a73eb9dea43765f26234505fed6c019ff260.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T00:50:36 | null | null | The BC Fruit Growers Association is reminding employers that the minimum wage in B.C. increases to $10.85 per hour on Sept. 15. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelownacapnews.com%2Fnews%2F391456491.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/22207kelowna31Minimumwageapples.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | B.C.'s minimum wage increases on Sept. 15 | null | null | www.kelownacapnews.com | Okanagan apples
All workers, including those in the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program and those earning piece rate, must earn a minimum of $10.85 per hour. In order to convert piece rates to hourly rates, a timesheet must be kept for all workers, including those paid by piece rates.
The BCFGA had request the wage change take place at a different time of year to avoid the awkward mid-harvest timing, but was turned down.
For hourly workers, it is a requirement that they be paid a minimum additional four per cent vacation pay or given paid vacation leave equivalent to a minimum of four per cent.
For piece rate workers, vacation pay is included in the piece rate, so no additional vacation pay is required for piece rate work.
Also, seasonal farm workers are not required to be paid overtime for hours in excess of eight hours a day, or for hours worked on a Statutory Holiday. Overtime pay is not a requirement in agriculture and it is normal in B.C. and in all other jurisdictions that overtime is not paid in agriculture harvest work.
The minimum wage for liquor servers increases to $9.60 per hour on September 15, up from $9.20 per hour. | http://www.kelownacapnews.com/news/391456491.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kelownacapnews.com/34728b276bda8e833d30f49817d3410d13b9dbcd7fabc431a33358f1957bab2d.json |
[
"Dale Boyd"
] | 2016-08-29T16:51:25 | null | null | The trial of Grace and Piere Robotti will be held in Kelowna after an application to change the venue was granted on Friday. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelownacapnews.com%2Fnews%2F390750301.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/78307pentictonRobotti.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Penticton siblings accused of murder have trial moved to Kelowna | null | null | www.kelownacapnews.com | Grace Elinor Robotti (left) and Pier Louis Robotti (right) are facing charges of second degree murder related to the death of Roxanne Louie, a 26-year-old single mother and Osoyoos Indian Band member.
The trial of accused murderers Grace and Piere Robotti will be held in Kelowna after an application to change the venue was granted on Friday.
Race, courthouse security, a recent Supreme Court of Canada decision and the Charter right to freedom of expression were all brought to the table as Justice Dev Dley handed down his decision citing security issues and alleged threats that were made to both defence counsel and Pierre Robotti.
“An accused should not be distracted from his ability to provide proper instructions to counsel, or at the same time be distracted by security issues that could better be managed in a different setting,” Dley said.
The Robottis are both charged with the second degree murder of 26-year-old Roxanne Louie on Jan. 4, 2015. Louie was a member of the Osoyoos Indian Band who grew up in Oliver.
Neither Pierre nor his sister Grace attended the hearing in Penticton Supreme Court on Aug. 20 for the application to move the trial venue to either Kelowna or Vancouver.
Laurie Wilson, who has acted as the Louie family spokesperson since the beginning of the court proceedings last year, said there was a concerted effort by family and friends to allow the justice system to work.
“It is what it is. I think the family has really done a lot of work in the communities. They’ve done a lot of work to remain positive and to exercise a whole lot of restraint in their dealing with this situation,” Wilson said. “They sat back and allowed the justice system to work and the RCMP system to work and this kind of feels like a slap in the face to all that attempt to be positive. The fact that we knew where (Pierre) lived, seen him in the community. There were no comments made to him, no one went to his house, nobody bothered them, either of them.”
She called the behaviour of Louie’s family and friends an indication of the restraint and respect for the community for the justice process.
“Instead, you take one comment out of this whole thing and pretend that it’s a threat. It just is what it is. We’ll continue to go on and keep on in the way the family has wanted us to,” Wilson said, adding that the venue change will cause some hardship for those family members who will need to take time off of their jobs and travel to Kelowna during the trial.
Louie’s uncle, Dan Wilson, has said it before, but reiterated that “justice delayed is justice denied,” finding some solace in the attempt to expedite the trial and advocate for the ability to express a desire for justice.
“I was pleased to hear the judge say that there’s nothing wrong with us wearing our ‘justice for Roxanne’ buttons and the mother of Roxanne having ‘justice for Roxanne’ on her vehicle,” Dan said.
Dan also noted that Kelowna is also part of Okanagan Nation Alliance territory.
“Roxanne is a beautiful Okanagan Nation member and if the defence thinks we’re going to tone down our demonstrations and our cry for justice, they’re mistaken. The fact that the Kelowna court house is bigger, we’re going to be packing it,” Dan said. “Even if it was moved to Vancouver.”
The application to change the trial venue was brought forward jointly by defence counsels Don Skogstad (Pierre) and James Pennington (Grace).
Skogstad brought forward local media coverage which he called “excess publicity,” of the case. In an affidavit filed by the accused Pierre, who has resided in Penticton for 30 years, he deposed “I’ve never seen a case featured so prominently in the media as the case involving myself and my sister.”
“It’s heightened by the fact that the accused are both caucasian and the victim is First Nations — a young First Nations woman. In the context of today, of course, that’s a very live issue,” Skogstad said.
Crown counsel John Swanson said he was “strenuously opposed” to the application to change venues. While he conceded Kelowna has a newer, larger courthouse with better security features, he noted high-profile, high-publicity trials have been held in the Penticton Courthouse before.
He called the media coverage “significant” but “entirely professional” dealing only with the arrest and bail of the two accused with minor coverage of the preliminary inquiry.
Having reviewed the media reports in the affidavit filed by Pierre, Justice Dley noted the publicity of the case alone was not enough of a reason to relocate.
Defence counsels also referenced upwards of 10 demonstrations put on by the local and provincial First Nations organizations as well as family and friends of Louie outside the Penticton Courthouse during multiple procedurals throughout the bail and preliminary inquiry processes.
Skogstad addressed the buttons and signs that state “justice for Roxanne,” which were worn in the court gallery during the preliminary inquiry, one worn by a witness while on the stand.
“It’s understandably a matter of very great interest to First Nations, indeed, but of course First Nations know nothing about the evidence,” he said.
Skogstad relayed a statement deposed by Pierre, alleging while he was at the preliminary inquiry “someone called him a murderer. In this very courtroom, right here.”
“There is nothing wrong with members of the community advocating for justice,” Dley said in his decision, though he noted, “I am concerned about the threats and the tenor of those comments that have been made both to the accused and their counsel.”
Pennington referenced a speech made in the Sept. 21 “Ride for Roxanne,” in which horseback riders made their way from the Penticton Indian Band down Penticton’s Main Street to a rally across from the courthouse. He said a man at the rally stated on stage at the Gyro Park bandshell that “those guys (the Robottis) should be disciplined for what they did to that young lady, but also the dog-gone lawyers that got them off, right?”
Pennington, who two weeks earlier to the day was in provincial court arguing to keep a high-profile kidnapping case in Penticton despite security issues brought forward by local sheriffs, said it is “unfortunate that we even have to consider making an application for you to consider a change of venue, it really is unfortunate.”
In the kidnapping case [Read more: Security issues over Kidnapping inquiry) Pennington said Penticton often gets the “short end of the stick” when it comes to trials moving to the more capable facilities in Kelowna, calling the broader trend a disservice to the public.
Security concerns were raised by Skogstad, citing a lack of secure access to the courthouse which would have the Robottis walking through an open area, where the public gallery, media and judges will also have to enter the courtroom. Skogstad called Penticton Supreme Court “one of the worst courtrooms for security for a jury trial in the province of British Columbia.”
Swanson said if issues of intimidation of witnesses or the jury arise, they could be dealt with at the time, however he noted there was no evidence of either.
“What my friends are saying is well these are potential problems, not real problems yet and because they are potential problems we need to move the trial,” Swanson said. “In my position that simply is the wrong approach.”
Justice Dley queried counsel about the fact the earliest date for trial, should it be scheduled Aug. 19 in Penticton, would have been in the summer of 2017. Dley cited a Supreme Court of Canada decision which addressed the issue of time limits for criminal trials — 18 months for provincial court cases and 30 months for Supreme Court cases.
“In making my decision I must include an additional factor that has not been considered previously, and that is the time to trial,” Dley said.
Defence and Crown counsel will meet Sept. 12 to set a date for a pre-trial conference and a voire dire, both of which will be held in Penticton. | http://www.kelownacapnews.com/news/390750301.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kelownacapnews.com/4afd9ae40b84fb2c757dff4d893f68156de76bcc18c1c1e0f1e445a090c220f9.json |
[
"Rick Davis"
] | 2016-08-26T12:54:21 | null | null | Suicide Squad is a group of imprisoned baddies who are recruited to execute a dangerous black ops mission. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelownacapnews.com%2Fentertainment%2F389087691.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/67797kelowna05DAVISSuicideSquadweb.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Davis: Villains step into the spotlight | null | null | www.kelownacapnews.com | There have been some pretty impressive movies based upon comic book characters so far this year including Deadpool, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Captain America: Civil War and X-Men: Apocalypse. However, this summer it is the villains that are getting a chance in the spotlight.
Suicide Squad is a group of imprisoned (mostly by Batman) baddies who are recruited by a secret government agency to execute a dangerous black ops mission against an unknown but powerful threat in exchange for clemency. However, none are actually expected to survive, especially since each are implanted with an explosive device just in case they decide to escape.
The villains include Deadshot (Will Smith), Joker (Jared Leto), Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie), Boomerang (Jai Courtney), El Diablo (Jay Hernandez), Killer Croc (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje), Slipknot (Adam Beach) and Enchantress (Cara Delevingne). The “good guys” are played by Viola Davis, Scott Eastwood and Joel Kinnaman.
As this is the third movie in the DC Extended Universe (after Man of Steel and Batman v Superman), expect a few surprise cameos. Interest in Suicide Squad has been very high ever since it was announced and it is currently expected to surpass $100 million on its opening weekend.
What is also interesting is the questioning of the difference between a hero and villain in recent comic book movies. While the morality debate of heroes trying to do the right thing but with questionable means has been raging in comics for years, the movies like Deadpool and Suicide Squad feature anti-heroes who do good through bad deeds and Batman v Superman and Captain America: Civil War deal with the question of whether or not to let the heroes do their thing unchecked.
Art is imitating life as these storylines seem to reflect our society and its questioning of authority.
Director Barry Sonnenfeld is best known for Get Shorty, the two Addams Family movies and the three Men in Black Movies. With the family comedy Nine Lives, he gets to put a certain billionaire developer into the body of a cat. No, not the one you are probably thinking of, but rather one played by Kevin Spacey.
He is Tom Brand, whose company Firebrand is nearing completion on its greatest achievement to date—the tallest skyscraper in the northern hemisphere. However, his workaholic lifestyle has disconnected him from his family, particularly his wife (Jennifer Garner) and adoring daughter. To make it up to them, he decides to buy his daughter a cat for her 11th birthday, even though he hates cats. However, he leaves it until the last minute and depends on his GPS which directs him to an odd pet store with even odder owner Felix Grant (Christopher Walken, of course). On his way to his daughter’s party, he gets into an accident and when he regains consciousness he finds himself trapped in the body of the cat. Felix tells Tom that he must reconcile with his family within one week or be stuck as a cat forever. | http://www.kelownacapnews.com/entertainment/389087691.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kelownacapnews.com/6fde76fcc4605409a02b58bf0977c3ce282a51c5f5690fa45c4546e8765565c2.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:13:55 | null | null | New management team runs annual event for the first time, with nearly 1,000 athletes expected | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelownacapnews.com%2Fsports%2F390626951.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/24851kelownaAppleTriathlon-Logo.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | 34th Apple Triathlon this weekend | null | null | www.kelownacapnews.com | The 2016 Apple Triathlon goes Saturday and Sunday in Kelowna
Close to 1,000 competitors are expected this weekend in Kelowna for the 2016 edition of the Pushor Mitchell Apple Triathlon.
Under new management this year, the Apple has been rebranded for its 34th anniversary, but the series of races offered remains the same.
Highlighting the weekend on Sunday morning are the Olympic distance races, which will double as the B.C. Provincial Championships.
The sprint distance event and the paratriathlete race will also be staged on Sunday.
Saturday's events include the youth and junior races along with the Super Sprint, also known as the Try-a-Tri for newcomers to the sport.
After 15 years as president, Richard Montgomery stepped down after the 2015 race, making way for the new management team of James Young, Malindi Elmore and Graham Hood. All three are immersed in the sport of triathlon, whether it's competing, coaching or running events. Spouses Elmore and Hood are also former Olympians.
While the roster of races remains in tact, athletes and spectators will see a few changes surrounding the event.
"It'll be more of an event-style weekend," said Jessica Samuels, who is responsible for media relations for the 2016 Apple. "There'll be more sections for spectators, we'll have food truck vendors, a beer garden…the idea is to give it more of an expo feeling.
"There's an effort to try and incorporate the community into this heritage event."
For more information on the 2016 Apple Triathlon, including information on road closures and detours, visit appletriathlon.com. | http://www.kelownacapnews.com/sports/390626951.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kelownacapnews.com/e7554909962b1d85fa9d58ddbcea1133c43b4bedbbe75f951b670b4ddf71e381.json |
[
"Vanessa Dedominicis"
] | 2016-08-26T13:10:53 | null | null | Spousal relationships, or the breakdown of those relationships, can have a huge impact on your estate planning | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelownacapnews.com%2Fopinion%2F391190351.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | DeDominicis: Marriage or divorce and their effect on your will | null | null | www.kelownacapnews.com | Who is a 'spouse' under the Wills Estates and Succession Act (WESA)?
Firstly, it is important to take a look at how WESA actually defines a spouse. A spouse includes both married and unmarried spouses who have lived with each other in a marriage-like relationship, including a marriage-like relationship between persons of the same gender, for at least two years.
This two-year requirement for couples living in marriage-like relationships to acquire the status of 'spouse' and be treated on the same basis as legally married persons is consistent with other B.C. Acts that define the term spouse.
Marriage
Previously, a will was automatically revoked if the will-maker married after the will was executed, unless the will expressly states that it was being made “in contemplation of marriage.”
Now a will is no longer automatically revoked by the subsequent marriage of the will-maker.
That being said, it is still strongly recommended that wills be reviewed whenever a major event, such as a marriage or birth of a child, occurs in a person's life. A marriage is certainly an important life event and consideration needs to be given to spousal provisions in your new wills.
Divorce
Under the old law, a person would be automatically disinherited from their spouse's will if they divorced their spouse, their marriage was annulled by the court or if there was a judicial separation. Section 56(2) of WESA, simply states that an “appointment of or gift to the surviving spouse is revoked if the spouses had ceased to be spouse.”
Note the definition of spouse above. Thus, if spouses separate and forget to re-do their wills, any appointments and gifts to the former spouse made thereunder will be revoked.
Again, this is not a reason not to update your wills. If a major life event occurs, such as a separation or divorce, it is very important to have your entire estate plan looked at by a lawyer. | http://www.kelownacapnews.com/opinion/391190351.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kelownacapnews.com/564ed912da20faaf0bb6d90e00dff094d5b8781ae36566a8a8e839f8f8d8e290.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T22:51:33 | null | null | Police use a cell phone tracking app to locate youth accused of stealing a phone, wallet and truck. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelownacapnews.com%2Fnews%2F391666941.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/51405kelownaRCMPcarlights-ES-BPfiles-web.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | West Kelowna cops arrest suspect after overnight crime spree in Kelowna | null | null | www.kelownacapnews.com | The RCMP say a youth remains in police custody facing several charges after an overnight crime spree that started in Kelowna and ended in West Kelowna.
On Sunday, (Aug 28) at 9:55 p.m., the Kelowna RCMP say they received a report of a vehicle stolen from the 300-block of Clarissa Road. A short time later, an officer on patrol in downtown Kelowna spotted the stolen black Mercedes S430 travelling along Bernard Avenue.
The officer attempted to stop the car but failed, and it smashed into a parked vehicle on Lawrence Avenue. Officers arrived and arrested two woman at the crash scene.
Police then set up a containment area and conducted a search, with the assistance of a police dog, for a male suspect who fled on foot.
Shortly after midnight, the police responded to a report of an interrupted residential break and enter in the 700-block of Elliott Avenue. Police said the home owner successfully apprehended two individuals, while a third suspect fled in the owner's Dodge pickup truck, after allegedly stealing the owner’s wallet, cell phone and keys.
“The ongoing RCMP investigation identified a suspect and revealed that both alleged crimes were, in fact, related,” says Const. Jesse O’Donaghey of the Kelonwa RCMP.
“With the assistance of a cell phone tracking app, investigators tracked the stolen Dodge pickup truck and the theft suspect to the area of Creekview Crescent in West Kelowna."
There, members of the Kelowna and West Kelowna RCMP worked together to arrest a suspect, a 17-year-old West Kelowna youth, who was taken into custody without incident.
"The youth suspect was found still in possession of the property allegedly stolen during the break and enter on Elliott Avenue,” said saysO’Donaghey.
The suspect remains in police custody and faces potential charges including theft, theft of auto, break and enter, possession of stolen property, flight from police, and breach of a recognizance.
Anyone with any additional information is asked to contact the Kelowna RCMP at 250-762-3300. Remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, leaving a tip online at www.crimestoppers.net or by texting your tip to CRIMES (274637) ktown. | http://www.kelownacapnews.com/news/391666941.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kelownacapnews.com/0c03bf69f2a533494ffeb43f9881b05782372fdc09bc13d84f64a2397193f9c1.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T18:51:27 | null | null | The club will hold a pasta and meatball dinner fundraiser Sept. 9 at its clubhouse. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelownacapnews.com%2Fnews%2F391627481.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Kelowa's Italian club offering a tasty way to help earthquake victims | null | null | www.kelownacapnews.com | The Kelowna Canadian Italian Club is doing its part to support those affected by the recent earthquake that hit central Italy.
The club will hold a fundraiser in aid of the victims of the earthquake Sept. 9.
The event will be two dinners held the same day—one at 5 p.m. and one at 7 p.m. Pasta and meatballs with garlic toast will be served.
In addition tot he sit-down dinners, the club will also offer takeout service (the same pasta with meatballs) which will be sold on Sept 9 after 5 p.m. and on Sept. 10 from 11a.m to 3:30 p.m.
The dinner and pick-up for the takeout service will be at the Kelowna Canadian Italian Club's clubhouse hall, located at 770 Lawrence Avenue.
The cost per person is $15 for the dinner and $15 per individual takeout serving.
All proceeds will go to the to the earthquake relief effort.
Individual donations for the relief effort will also be accepted on both days.
To reserve tickets for the dinner and to make a takeout order, calling Joe Iafrancesco, president of the club, at 250-878-3619 or 250-860-6325. | http://www.kelownacapnews.com/news/391627481.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kelownacapnews.com/5c09ebfe385776f00529ae826e7c665e82a22f985617e2e516fd5d8db4ad1441.json |
[
"Kathy Michaels"
] | 2016-08-26T13:12:57 | null | null | Immigration Canada dollars aimed at local language training dried up in June, so the community filled the gap | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelownacapnews.com%2Fnews%2F391342621.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Kelowna residents chip in to fund English lessons for Syrian refugees | null | null | www.kelownacapnews.com | "Hey there neighbour, what do you say? This is going to be a happy day."
Those simple lyrics, tentatively sung between giggles were the pitch perfect opening to a ceremony marking the end of a summer English classes for a roomful of new Kelowna residents.
The program was held at Evangel church, and addressed the language needs of both beginner and intermediate English speakers.
Evangel runs a similar program every summer. Although, teacher Joshua Lee pointed out at the Thursday ceremony that the class is usually on a much smaller scale, and for people who are in the community on a temporary worker visa.
There were both adults and children. They came from Thailand, Japan, China and Germany. But the vast majority who were learning there this summer were from Syria.
Immigration Canada dollars aimed at local language training dried up in June, so half dozen churches of varying denominations banded together with the Okanagan Refugee Coalition for Advocacy, to make sure that the most important aspect of community integration wasn't forgotten.
They raised $22,000 required to run the program this summer Francis Langevin, who works with ORCA.
Irvin Cordes, executive mission pastor at Evangel, said that the program was amazing to watch unfold.
"Each day we had 100 people here and it was overwhelming," said Cordes, noting that there were 55 adults and 47 children in the program.
"When we come together as a community and walls come down, we can build relationships. It was a beautiful mix of cultures."
What made the program particularly successful, he said, is that it offered the women a chance to get lessons because there was a daycare component included.
There was also a bus that picked up participants and shuttled them to and from classes.
Alaa Alshahoud arrived in Kelowna last February, and although she had some English to start with, the classes have helped her a lot.
"I learned about grammar and some interview skills for work," she said, adding that having her two children in care made those lessons all the more effective.
It's unclear how language lessons will proceed in the fall, especially for women. | http://www.kelownacapnews.com/news/391342621.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kelownacapnews.com/86f88db34a37eb8908bc230a3deb69d0ad0a08bf81717e818acd0b5cb1259e3d.json |
[
"Kathy Michaels"
] | 2016-08-26T13:11:12 | null | null | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelownacapnews.com%2Fopinion%2F391343481.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Michaels: Syrian refugees need more help with integration | null | null | www.kelownacapnews.com | At a charming ceremony marking the last days of a summer class for English language learners, songs were sung, introductions were made and the benefits of welcoming this city's new residents with open arms became abundantly clear.
These men, women and children who trundled onto a stage at Evangel church's music room Thursday to introduce themselves with newly acquired words and receive certificates for class completion, were from Syria, Thailand, China, Japan and Germany and many barely spoke English when they arrived to this country.
With season of lessons behind them, however, some could string together full sentences about who they are while others wrote essays about how much the learning the language meant to them.
Everyone on stage was beaming, either out of bashfullness or pride, and all gathered in the audience smiled happily in return. It was that natural kind of smile that deserves remarking on.
For all the loveliness in those moments, however, the ceremony highlighted an issue that requires some attention, sooner than later.
Immigration Canada dollars aimed at local language training dried up in June, so the $22,000 required to run the program this summer came from half dozen churches of varying denominations banding together, with the assistance of the Okanagan Refugee Coalition for Advocacy.
Alan Monk, who represents Trinity Baptist Church in the co-ordinated community effort to help refugees, pointed out that supporting the program was an obvious choice. One that the government should have factored in to their Syrian integration plans.
The only way these new residents are going to support themselves in a year, when their sponsorship funding dries up, is if they can get a job, he said.
To get a job, they will need to speak English.
"It's all fine and dandy to meet these Syrian refugees at airports with flags, but for them to succeed they need to be able to integrate," he said. "These people need more than a selfie."
A Okanagan Refugee Coalition for Advocacy representative said it's yet to become clear whether there will be a resumption of funding for local language lessons.
And, he added, even if programming resumes there's still a question about whether women with school age children will be able to access it.
"School age children will be back to classes. The men won't have a problem," said Francis Langevin with ORCA.
"But the moms have a a harder time."
Many have young children, and are nursing. Even those who have older children can't afford the cost of the childcare needed so they take lessons.
It's a curious shortcoming in the welcoming of this new community.
One that deserves attention, if for no other reason, so this new community is given every opportunity to flourish in the years to come.
That will really be something worth smiling proudly about. | http://www.kelownacapnews.com/opinion/391343481.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kelownacapnews.com/82e2eacb137b62c64a5fcd9732e79d5ec6f86d4a74c6088827ba28776f03546d.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:52:20 | null | null | Kelowna's most accomplished comedian, Tim Nutt, returns to the stage on Aug. 19 and he will be doing so in support of a good cause. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelownacapnews.com%2Fentertainment%2F390323171.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/2842kelownanutt.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Fundraiser to feature Kelowna's top comics | null | null | www.kelownacapnews.com | im Nutt is a comic who can’t be judged by his cover. Long-haired, bearded and “rough around the edges”, audiences expect Nutt’s material to match. But he surprises with razored-down punch lines and well conjured-up premises that place him as one of the top comics working today. His appearance at the 2006 Just For Laughs was so impressive he was named one of the “Best of the Fest” and reviewers asked “where have they been hiding this guy?” The answer was, in comedy clubs across Canada where Tim has established himself as a top-draw for the past 16 years.
Kelowna's most accomplished comedian, Tim Nutt, returns to the stage on Aug. 19 and he will be doing so in support of a good cause. All proceeds from the Stand-Up For Strong Kids event will be donated to the YMCA's Strong Kids Campaign.
"We are very lucky to have Tim headlining the show", said even organizer Emma Miller. "The guy is absolutely hilarious.Most comedians would kill for the chance to perform at Just For Laughs. Tim has not only performed at the festival, but he has also won the Best of Fest award."
The show will also feature three top local comics opening for Tim and comedy scene veteran David Kopp will host the show. Kopp raved about the talent saying, "With an established pro like Tim and three of the top up and coming comics in town, this is an absolutely amazing lineup."
The show will be set at the Kelowna Comedy Club in Dakota's and tickets for the event are just $15. They can be purchased online through Eventbrite or in person at the door. | http://www.kelownacapnews.com/entertainment/390323171.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kelownacapnews.com/a4c50d3cebedad6ab68bbf26b2ba25fe40f74ef1d6ae5aca5cf32d31d34ff5e0.json |
[
"Paul Hergott"
] | 2016-08-26T13:10:25 | null | null | For me, the 750 metre swim, 20 km bicycle ride and 5 km run are together a goal of marathon proportions. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelownacapnews.com%2Fopinion%2F390631981.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Hergott: Lessons learned as physical fitness comes and goes | null | null | www.kelownacapnews.com | I was inspired to do a sprint distance triathlon last summer.
Jake Van Allen, a triathlete who articled with my firm, was my inspiration.
The name of this miniature triathlon fits for real triathletes like Jake, who are capable of the full distance and are truly able to sprint through the miniature version.
For me, the 750 metre swim, 20 km bicycle ride and 5 km run are together a goal of marathon proportions.
I have been training for a repeat performance this year.
A huge thank you, by the way, to Pushor Mitchell, the incredible number of volunteers and the other supporting organizations who contribute to making the Apple Triathlon, and other local triathlons, a reality year after year.
The goal of completing my first triathlon, however miniature, motivated me to get a whole bunch of exercise I would not otherwise have gotten.
I became healthier, lost some weight, and felt better about myself overall.
This year, my “training” has not been going all that well. I had trouble making regular exercise the priority it should have been this past year.
When I finally kicked into gear, it was “too much too fast,” resulting in the kinds of injuries that might tend to occur when a mid-40s, overweight fellow gets his running shoes on for the first time in months.
For the most part, I was able to conceal the injuries.
Nobody wants to be perceived as a “whiner and complainer.”
They did interrupt my already delayed training, though.
When my achilles tendons were painful, each step I took hurt, but only the most observant ones in my office noticed a slight limp.
The other day, cramming in my training while camping, I suddenly developed an intermittent, though very sharp, lower back pain.
I managed to hide that from my family until I had to explain why I wasn’t joining in on some sort of tag game with the kids.
Each of these set-backs were short term. The injuries resolved and I will be going the distance this coming weekend, however unprepared.
The set-backs gave me a pinhole view of what life is like for my clients.
Instead of being short little set-backs, though, my clients’ injuries have become chronic. They have to face a permanent, not temporary, “interruption” of certain activities.
The motivational and health benefits I have had taking on a brand new activity like a triathlon are not as available to them.
They, like me, carry on with their lives doing their best to keep this or that pain or limitation to themselves. To those around them, they seem perfectly fine.
The chronic, invisible symptoms don’t stop most of them from going to work and carrying on with their day to day lives.
The stiffness and pain are simply constant reminders of their injuries that slow them down a bit and take away some of life’s “extras.”
Here’s the real kicker, though: My own lack of physical fitness and the “training injuries” I developed were my own fault, caused by choices I’ve made and procrastination.
My clients, in contrast, were the innocent victims of inattentive drivers.
Adding insult to injury, they often face cynical skepticism about the very injuries they have been saddled with.
The collisions that cause chronic symptoms often appear to be minor, and the injuries themselves don’t show up on an x-ray and other medical scans.
I plan on participating in another miniature triathlon next year.
I hope to motivate myself to maintain my renewed exercise over the entire year so that I can gear up, symptom-free, and be properly prepared that next time.
Please, if we could all do our part of simply turning up the attentiveness dial of what is going on through the windshield in front of each of us so that this opportunity that I have is not taken away from others. | http://www.kelownacapnews.com/opinion/390631981.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kelownacapnews.com/24726927c31eba963becd37fc4deec1f16912a8ab1997dcc877724114fb47b76.json |
[
"Tom Fletcher"
] | 2016-08-30T20:51:49 | null | null | Some urban districts struggle with overcrowding, special funds for declining rural schools, bus service to take effect | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelownacapnews.com%2Fnews%2F391773061.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/2045BCLN2007Schoolstudentblurwide-BJ7web.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | B.C. school enrolment up for second year | null | null | www.kelownacapnews.com | Students return to public school next week, with changes to curriculum and some provincial exams.
Students are returning to class next week in most of B.C.'s public schools, with enrolment expected to be up province-wide for the second year running.
Education Minister Mike Bernier says early forecasts show about 529,000 students, an increase of 2,900 from last year. But that increase is centred on fast-growing school districts, while many rural areas continue to struggle with declining student numbers.
Among changes that parents and students will see this year is a new curriculum in place up to Grade 9, with a test year for changes in the senior grades. Bernier said the new emphasis on collaboration and communication skills does not mean a watering down of the basic skills, and is designed to improve students' ability to work at modern jobs.
Report cards are to continue this school year, but the ministry is reviewing its system with an eye to providing more frequent updates. Parents are being consulted on the changes, Bernier said.
Foundation Skills Assessment tests in grades four and seven are also continuing after years of protests from teacher unions, but that program is also being examined for possible changes. FSA tests will be "enhanced" but not eliminated, Bernier said.
Provincial exams continue for graduates in math and English, but science and social studies will now be assessed at a classroom level rather than school-wide tests, Bernier said.
The ministry provided a series of top-ups to education funding this year, for bus service and to keep selected rural schools from closing. Applications are still being taken for a transportation fund until Sept. 30, requiring districts to drop across-the-board school bus fees to qualify.
Districts may still charge transportation fees for international students or those from outside a school catchment area.
NDP leader John Horgan highlighted the crowding in Surrey school district, where 7,000 students remain in portables despite an expansion program. The NDP says the B.C. government's claim of record per-student funding ignores a reduction of education funding as a share of the provincial economy.
"Since 2001, the B.C. Liberals have dragged public education funding in this province from the second best in Canada to the second worst," Horgan said. | http://www.kelownacapnews.com/news/391773061.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kelownacapnews.com/17f67711663e60bee2ed8646694166af08ef932819163dabdc5031899bd7b0e8.json |
[
"Alistair Waters"
] | 2016-08-26T13:11:20 | null | null | Disgruntled Rutland Park Society members deflect rather than admit their recent meeting was badly run | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelownacapnews.com%2Fopinion%2F390464351.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/61398kelownaAlWaters-webcopy.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Waters: Don't shoot the messenger | null | null | www.kelownacapnews.com | Alistair Waters
I’ve been in this business long enough to see the tactic used many times.
If you don’t like how your behaviour looks in print or on the screen, attack the reporter. It’s commonly known as “shoot the messenger.”
Disgruntled Rutland Park Society members decided to use the tactic last week after I reported how badly run their meeting was.
At the gathering, they named six men whom they claim to have now replaced some of RPS directors who quit the board two weeks earlier. But embattled out-going RPS president Todd Sanderson says he does not recognize the six, so the he-said-she-said feud between him and former RPS treasurer and current board member Wendi Swarbrick continues.
Swarbrick chaired last week’s meeting and complained the coverage was “negative” because, according to her, Sanderson and I are friends. Not true. RPS member and former local transit union president Les Milton called for my replacement with a “cub” reporter because I did not recognize those present were not “politicians and parliamentarians.”
That was more than evident. And, in his usual flurry of emails following any story about the RPS, self-appointed Swarbrick defender and RPS mouth-piece David Buckna complained I should not have been so hard on Swarbrick because she’s new at chairing meetings.
Fair enough. But don’t announce you are conducting a meeting under rules of order that you later admit you are not familiar with. Kinda hard to enforce them in that case.
To her credit, Swarbrick conceded the meeting got off to a “rocky start.” But it wasn’t just the start. The entire meeting was chaotic. People talked over one another, they made motions when other motions were already on the floor, for the most part their actions were not challenged by the chair, people nominated others in the audience to be directors without knowing if the person they pointed to even wanted the job or was eligible to be a director.
But, I guess, I wasn’t supposed to tell you that—at least not according to Swarbrick, Milton, Buckna and anyone else who thought last week’s meeting was an orderly affair.
Since then, Sanderson and Swarbrick have held the face-to-face meeting Swarbrick said just a few weeks ago would never happen, the one where she responded to Sanderson’s accusations of conflict of interest. He’s accused her and she denies having any conflict. And, in a shocking surprise, both have now apparently agreed not to talk publicly.
Maybe saner heads are finally prevailing in the shambles that is the current state of Rutland Park Society.
Alistair Waters is the assistant editor of the Kelowna Capital News. | http://www.kelownacapnews.com/opinion/390464351.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kelownacapnews.com/ffb0400bd0fbad53f31023c15a08f2c21223e6746c7fc1ea9abbd16cab64fc1b.json |
[
"Canadian Press"
] | 2016-08-26T12:51:49 | null | null | Whether it's home screenings or community viewing parties, much of Canada will be tuning in for iconic rock band's final bow | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelownacapnews.com%2Fentertainment%2F390688221.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/56997CPT122356039.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Televised Tragically Hip show an 'unprecedented event:' CBC | null | null | www.kelownacapnews.com | TORONTO – Few Canadian television events qualify as a momentous occasion for the nation, but Saturday's Tragically Hip concert promises to be special.
It seems like much of the country will be tuned into CBC's live broadcast of "The Tragically Hip: A National Celebration" from Kingston, Ont., when factoring in home screenings and community viewing parties.
Yet how many people will watch is anybody's guess at this point.
"This is an unprecedented event for us," said Jennifer Dettman, CBC's executive director of unscripted content.
The sentiment is true on many levels, she adds.
The last stop on the Hip's "Man Machine Poem" tour is widely expected to be their final performance, as lead singer Gord Downie is facing terminal brain cancer. After tickets to the tour sold out within minutes, fans launched a campaign urging the CBC to carry the band's Kingston show as a live TV event.
Dettman wouldn't speak to the contract negotiations that led to the Hip agreeing to the broadcast.
"CBC made both a competitive and financially responsible offer to acquire the broadcast rights, and we're thrilled to be able to offer this national celebration to as many Canadians as possible," she said.
The concert won't just be on the main CBC network, it will also be broadcast through various other platforms such as CBC Radio One, the CBC website and its YouTube and Facebook channels.
With so many viewing options, that will make it tough to capture how many eyes and ears are focused on the Hip this Saturday.
That's where ratings agency Numeris comes in. The Toronto-based company tracks viewership figures by using meters and viewing diaries prepared by a panel of Canadians representative of the population.
Their data shows that most huge audience draws are typically live programming, led by major sporting events.
The Super Bowl is the biggest TV event nearly every year — drawing about six million to eight million viewers in recent years — while a handful of other annual celebrations like the Academy Awards, the Golden Globes and Grammys are perennial favourites too.
The gold medal game of the men's hockey tournament at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics is considered to be the most-watched broadcast ever in Canada. It drew 16.6 million viewers, according to data from Numeris, about double the number of people who tune into most Super Bowls.
Those kinds of numbers will be hard to beat, even for a rock band with as much Canadian clout as the Hip.
Numeris spokesman Tom Jenks wouldn't guess how many viewers will tune into the CBC broadcast, but acknowledges it'll probably be a pretty big number.
The agency said it will be counting every public screening — from restaurants to movie theatres to community viewing parties — and each person streaming the concert on their phone. Viewers who playback the show on their DVRs within seven days will also be included in the final numbers.
"Our system captures all viewing," Jenks said.
Potentially driving those numbers higher is the decision make the Hip's concert a one-time broadcast, with no encore presentation and no availability on on-demand platforms.
"Our goal was to bring the experience of this live concert to Canadians in that moment," Dettman said.
"I'm sure the band will figure out what they will want to do with the concert afterwards."
She said the goal is to give all Canadians the same "crescendo" feeling that will ripple through the arena in Kingston.
"Our goal is to bring the experience ... to as many Canadians as we can," she said.
"The idea that we're all together experiencing this moment at the same time is really special."
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David Friend, The Canadian Press | http://www.kelownacapnews.com/entertainment/390688221.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kelownacapnews.com/8e75311ae7593675cd2efde938eb08df31afe888d342aa1584aad3e457871a37.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:12:15 | null | null | No orders or alerts remain in place as residents are able to head home | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelownacapnews.com%2Fnews%2F391198721.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/7128kelownaDSC_0439.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Evacuation order/alert rescinded for Bear Creek fire near Kelowna | null | null | www.kelownacapnews.com | The Emergency Operations Centre advises that effective 12:00 p.m. today, the Evacuation Order and Alert for the Bear Creek fire are rescinded. No areas remain under Evacuation Order or Alert.
Residents who have been out of their homes for the Bear Creek fire are heading home today.
The Emergency Operations Centre advises that effective 12 pm. today, the evacuation order and alert for the Bear Creek fire are rescinded. No areas remain under Evacuation Order or Alert.
Those returning to approximately 105 properties in the Traders Cove subdivision should be aware that active fire suppression continues in the area west of Westside Road. Visible smoke and flames may be seen as B.C. Wildfire Service firefighters remain in the area working over the next few days to completely extinguish the fire. Those returning may encounter various hazards on private properties as a result of the wildfire.
For their safety, members of the public are asked to stay out of the fire-affected area and please obey any warning and hazard signs. This includes not entering any of the local hiking trails including Bear Creek Provincial Park.
Also as of noon today, Westside Road will be open again for two-way traffic. Motorists are asked to use caution driving through the fire area. They may experience temporary delays as fire and utility crews are still working.
While electrical service to the affected area has been restored, as a result of the fire and for the safety of first responders, there was an extended period when there was no electricity throughout the area. Those residents returning may have concerns for food safety. Interior Health advises during an extended power outage, food in a fridge or freezer may not be safe to eat. ‘When in doubt, throw it out’. Specific information about Food, Water Quality, Septic Systems and Fire Retardants is available at:
www.interiorhealth.ca/YourEnvironment/EmergencyPreparedness/Pages/Forest-Fires.aspx
The Emergency Support Services reception centre is now closed.
Bear Creek Main Forest Service Road is closed to all traffic except for local residents. BC Wildfire Service will allow the resumption of traffic when it is safe.
For campers, information regarding the status of Bear Creek Provincial Park can be found at: http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/bear_crk/.
The Regional Emergency Program would like to thank all residents for their understanding and patience while supporting first responders on this fire. | http://www.kelownacapnews.com/news/391198721.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kelownacapnews.com/c2f086af8754ce798e7769c1d7c45f638feaaeccb4da2735a18434437d3b3883.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T16:51:58 | null | null | Vote YES and stand with pride in the knowledge that you made a difference. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelownacapnews.com%2Fopinion%2Fletters%2F391758151.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Letter: 'Vote YES to ensure your legacy as a difference-maker' | null | null | www.kelownacapnews.com | To the editor:
The Okanagan, in particular Kelowna and West Kelowna, continues to grow quite rapidly, resulting in the need for both major urban centres to respond and adapt accordingly. One does not need to spend hours studying housing statistics (of which there are plenty) in order to evidence this growth. All one has to do is stand and observe the amount of visible construction—a myriad of examples of new residential and commercial development—as proof of the current flourishing economy. What a welcome sight after years of stagnation.
The proposed West Kelowna civic centre is a key example of a response that the city can take to elevate its stature not only as a growing city, but a 'world-class' city with many attractions and amenities for both locals and visitors. West Kelowna has always been much maligned, accused of not having a proper central core or urban centre: It is, essentially, a long strip plaza with a highway running down the middle of it. The proposed West Kelowna civic centre would not only introduce the city's seat of government in a fresh, stylish, and conveniently-located building, but it would favourably position West Kelowna as an opportunity for new business, initiating the important work of regenerating the central business area.
Consider the proposed residential component. The proposed civic centre, coupled with the residences, would create a synergy of use which would drive new residents into the area, resulting in new opportunities for new businesses. Over time it is reasonable to expect that the Elliott Road and Highway 97 intersection to move towards a pedestrian-friendly area, one in which residents and visitors could actually walk about without having to rely on automobiles. Already there exists a quaint inner city featuring shops, restaurants and various support amenities—the addition of higher density residential next to the civic centre would provide the opportunity for the neighbourhood to evolve; current businesses would flourish all the while inviting new businesses.
Vote YES to the West Kelowna civic centre and ensure your legacy as a difference-maker. Vote YES and stand with pride in the knowledge that you made a difference.
The new civic centre: West Kelowna's promise of a central and energized meeting place.
Robert Hager,
Tactx Project Sales & Marketing Inc.,
Kelowna | http://www.kelownacapnews.com/opinion/letters/391758151.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kelownacapnews.com/c20b433dc90cf113da36139e9351a5c4d7591f0a2dde04cdfadbd6c246d861f7.json |
[
"Charlie Hodge"
] | 2016-08-26T16:49:51 | null | null | There are also a few local quirks your relatives should be aware of before heading out unattended. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelownacapnews.com%2Fopinion%2F391337191.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Hodge: Tourists be warned: Kelownians are a quirky bunch | null | null | www.kelownacapnews.com | You can thank me later.
For now, just breathe deep and remind yourself that summer is nearly over.
Take solace in the fact that the string of visitors who suddenly rediscovered you are alive and well and living in Kelowna are almost all gone home.
As a veteran Kelownian I comprehend the angst you are likely struggling with regarding the plethora of visiting relatives and friends. Funny how they seem to forget about you every winter, spring and fall—but are suddenly inspired to renew bonds come summer holidays.
As an Okanagan born and raised lad I have seen this all before. Annually. If you just moved here—get used to it.
Welcome to paradise.
For new Okanagan residents, recently transplanted for work or retired, the initial popularity of living here is rather comforting and complimentary. (Who does not want to be popular with friends and family?)
However, after four or five return years of summer visits from annoying Aunty Margaret and beer guzzling Uncle Fred, the shine wears off.
Today’s column is designed to assist those frustrated Kelownians who are tired of playing cook, host, tourist co-ordinator and or trip advisor.
Next time one of your long overdue-to-go-home visitors asks what you are cooking for dinner or where you are taking them for fun, hand them this list.
Tell them you will leave the key under the mat if they do not get home early. (When they are gone you can change the locks and paint the outside of the house).
I have always enjoyed telling tourists where to go and how to get there—especially when it comes to them having fun and spending money. Now you can too.
In fairness, there are also a few local quirks your relatives should be aware of before heading out unattended.
Here are a few:.
Kelowna folks are a finicky bunch. (A polite term for spoiled, pompous, self-absorbed.)
Kelownians are never fully satisfied, no matter the situation.
Our biggest complaints are about the weather and tourists. (Local definition of a tourist is visitor or resident of Kelowna for less than 15 years.)
Weather-wise, we bitch when it is too hot. We bitch when it’s too cold. Too wet, too windy, too stuffy. However we usually end most complaints with a shrug of the shoulders and a comments such as, “Oh well, at least it beats living in Toronto.”
Tourist-wise, we complain when there are not enough visitors, and then complain even louder when they finally arrive.
We have a useless HOV lane system running through Kelowna on Highway 97. (Don’t blame us, it was the provincial government’s idea). Locals ignore it but we fully expect tourists to obey it. We will honk and show you various body parts as we roar by.
If you are lost, or simply have a tourist-related question don’t ask someone at the public beach, or the table next to you in most of the major chain restaurants. They are likely tourists. (Locals hide in their yards, quiet beaches or pools, secret pubs and favourite dining spots from July 1 to Sept. 15).
The best thing about Kelowna is probably taking a casual stroll along the waterfront from City Park near the bridge to the Grand Hotel, or walking or cycling The Greenway.
There are also a number of enjoyable tours and art walks in the downtown as suggested in guides books found at various locations. | http://www.kelownacapnews.com/opinion/391337191.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kelownacapnews.com/179e403a5cc3763cc5c0f2b59191eddd9fc35451e7bf2acc4d8c2e068d4e2bb9.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T16:51:27 | null | null | The first arriving crew also noticed power lines laying in the driveway, blocking access ... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelownacapnews.com%2Fnews%2F391621791.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/67009kelownaFireDepartmentlogopiccopy.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Abandoned Rutland home destroyed in fire | null | null | www.kelownacapnews.com | Kelowna firefighters put out a blaze at a fruit packing plant in the city early Wednesday morning.
An abandoned Rutland home was destroyed Monday in an early morning fire.
At around 2:30 a.m. Aug. 29. Kelowna Fire Dispatch center received a 911 call reporting a house on fire at 600 block of Mugford Road in Kelowna.
"When fire crews arrived on scene they found an abandoned house, fully involved. The first arriving crew also noticed power lines laying in the driveway, blocking access," said Steve Wallick, Kelowna Fire Department platoon captain, in a press release.
"Fire crews managed to subdue the flames while staying clear of the downed power lines. Fortis electric was called to the scene and shut down the power to the live wires."
Kelowna fire responded with 16 personnel from three fire engines, a rescue truck, command vehicle and safety officer. BCAS, Fortis electric, gas and RCMP were also on scene.
There were no injuries and no one appeared to be in the structure at the time of the fire. The fire is suspicious and an investigation is pending. The house is a total loss.
Fire crews remain on scene mopping up and checking for hotspots.
Kelowna fire department would like to remind everyone to treat any downed power line as if it were live. | http://www.kelownacapnews.com/news/391621791.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kelownacapnews.com/e8101842e8ba95ff0da504e3b1ac848632afebba03ecabb5347cf1af9ecc064b.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:03:13 | null | null | Specially adapted iPads bring literature back to the reading-impaired. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelownacapnews.com%2Fcommunity%2F387672791.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/99419kelowna22ORLiPaduserweb.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Technology helps the visually impaired at Kelowna library | null | null | www.kelownacapnews.com | Madeleine Jeanson with a specially-equipped iPad that gives the 90-year-old with macular degeneration greater access to the Okanagan Regional Library’s resources.
A new pilot program at Kelowna branches of the Okanagan Regional Library is bringing a wealth of new materials to members with print disabilities, thanks to funding from the Central Okanagan Foundation.
The iPad Accessibility Project enables those who cannot read traditional print books—either due to a visual disability, an inability to manipulate books manually, or a cognitive disability—to use tablets for their reading pleasure and education.
The project takes advantage of specially-created files designed by the National Network for Equitable Library Service (NNELS) and the Centre for Equitable Library Access that can convert books in text format to audio. Other apps and the iPad’s accessibility settings can also be manipulated to alter the screen in a way that makes print more legible.
“This project harnesses all these great new technologies and puts them together in a way that gets our library collections into the hands of people who otherwise might not be able to use them,” said Kelowna Branch's reference and instruction supervisor, Christine McPhee.
The ORL has long carried large print books and audiobooks for customers who prefer these formats. But even these formats don't work for everyone with print disabilities, and selection can be limited.
"With funding from the COF and the iPads, we can dramatically open up the breadth of materials available for our print-disabled members," McPhee added.
At 90 years of age, Madeleine Jeanson suffers from advanced macular degeneration and doesn’t have a computer at home. She is delighted with the iPad project.
"The service is really great. The staff download great books for me, and it's so easy to use – press a few buttons and go," she said. "I just finished The Grapes of Wrath—what a pleasure to read Steinbeck again!"
Six iPads were funded by a grant from the COF for use at the three library branches in the City of Kelowna in Rutland, Mission and downtown.
Foundation executive director Bruce Davies said: "This was an excellent opportunity for us to make resources truly accessible to people who need them the most. We believe promoting literacy is a key component of being a smart and caring community.”
Currently, only ORL members who qualify as print-disabled are eligible to use the specially-equipped iPads.
"The iPads are already being well-used and we would love to be able to expand the program with more iPads and to other ORL locations, if more funding were available," McPhee said.
For more information, contact the Kelowna Branch reference services desk at 250-762-2800, ext. 2820. | http://www.kelownacapnews.com/community/387672791.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kelownacapnews.com/750188a5bf77b2e55ae2988b451e60e4ce7005a5951e5784a89ce07866ca19b4.json |
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"Warren Henderson"
] | 2016-08-26T13:14:08 | null | null | Kaeden Korczak, from Yorkton, Sask., is considered 'good in all areas of the game' by player personnel director Lorne Frey | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelownacapnews.com%2Fsports%2F391320701.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/59868kelownakaden.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Rockets high on young D-man | null | null | www.kelownacapnews.com | Defenceman Kaeden Korczak was the Rockets' first pick in the 2016 WHL bantam draft
Long before he saw the 12-foot murals of Shea Weber, Josh Gorges and Duncan Keith on the walls inside Prospera Place, Kaeden Korczak was sold on the benefits of playing defence for the Kelowna Rockets.
So perhaps predictably, the 15-year-old blueliner from Yorkton, SK was ecstatic when the Rockets chose him in the first round, 11th overall, in this spring's Western Hockey League bantam draft.
"I was in shock, it was my number one pick out of the whole league," Korczak said of being drafted by the Rockets. "The history they have with getting D-men to the NHL, seeing the murals and name plates in the dressing room, it's all pretty cool.
"It's a nice city, a great team and management…a good situation for me."
Korczak began what both he and the Rockets hope is a long and productive WHL career this week at the team's rookie camp at Prospera Place.
The 6-foot-2, 172-pound rearguard played up an age group last season with Yorkton's midget AAA team, and according to Rockets assistant GM Lorne Frey, didn't look a bit out of place competing against older, more experienced players.
The Rockets, who had to trade up to get a first-round pick in the bantam draft, were more than happy to find Korczak was still available.
"He's a high-end defenceman who's going to log a lot of minutes," Frey said of Korczak. "He's good in all areas of the game, he has good size, skates well and he's mobile. He moves the puck, and is just a very intelligent player.
"You're fortunate to get individuals like this once in a while, an elite player. At (rookie camp) you can see he's a class above everything else."
Korczak will stay on for a portion of the Rockets' main camp over the next few days, before returning to Yorkton for another season in Saskatchewan's midget AAA league.
Beyond that, Korczak hopes to one day become part of the Rockets' rich legacy of producing elite level defencemen.
"I have to work on getting bigger and stronger and hopefully come back here to play as a 16-year-old," he said. "I'd like to develop my skills here, become a better player and a better person, and be key player for the Rockets in the future."
Rockets' rookie camp wraps up Friday at Prospera Place, with main camp to officially begin with on-ice sessions on Saturday. | http://www.kelownacapnews.com/sports/391320701.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kelownacapnews.com/86d93372159c9459eee36cd253bf3be7ba353f82fc1ebd3b45bebeef273414b5.json |
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"Richard Rolke"
] | 2016-08-28T06:51:08 | null | null | The evacuation alert continues for 45 residences in the Sunset Properties area | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelownacapnews.com%2Fnews%2F391521031.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/73708vernonDSC_63451spf.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Predator Ridge fire mostly contained | null | null | www.kelownacapnews.com | Water bombers soar over Okanagan Lake as they tackle a fire near Predator Ridge Saturday.
Progress is being made on a fire burning near Predator Ridge.
As of 8 p.m. Saturday, the fire is about seven to nine hectares in size and is relatively contained at its perimeter.
"It's showing as a rank one and two ground fire with some flames," said Rachel Witt, a fire information officer with the B.C. Wildfire Service.
"Ground crews are still working on the perimeter."
Air support has been grounded for the evening because of darkness but they have been able to place retardant around much of the fire.
"Ground crew will be fighting the fire through the night and provincial wildfire crews will have more ground crew arriving in the morning," said Tanya Laing Gahr, communications officer with the City of Vernon.
The evacuation alert continues for 45 residences in the Sunset Properties subdivision off of Okanagan Landing road. | http://www.kelownacapnews.com/news/391521031.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kelownacapnews.com/47c672f39e0405a14eea15ad22773d9907687ad23210e887d1dad938f9f189ed.json |
[
"Jeff Nagel"
] | 2016-08-30T00:51:36 | null | null | Chronic wasting disease is similar to mad cow disease but infects and kills deer, elk and moose | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelownacapnews.com%2Fnews%2F391677361.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/56631BCLN2007Chronic_Wasting_Disease_Map.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | B.C. wary of deadly deer disease in Alberta | null | null | www.kelownacapnews.com | Known infections of chronic wasting disease in deer and other wildlife as of 2014.
Provincial wildlife officials are concerned that a disease killing deer and elk on the prairies could soon spread into B.C.
Chronic wasting disease, a degenerative nervous system condition similar to so-called mad cow disease, has been discovered in an animal 30 kilometres southeast of Edmonton.
That's the furthest west – by about 100 kilometres – that biologists have detected the deadly disease and the discovery intensifies concerns that infected deer may make their way to B.C.
No infected animals have been found yet in B.C. but wildlife health staff are stepping up monitoring efforts in the Peace and Kootenay regions, where deer are most at-risk.
Hunters are being asked to help by donating deer, elk and moose heads for analysis. Drop-off locations are listed at www.stopchronicwastingdisease.ca.
Anyone who encounters a sick or dead deer is urged to report it to B.C.'s wildlife health program by emailing wildlifehealth@gov.bc.ca.
Although chronic wasting disease is similar to bovine spongiform encephalopathy, Alberta's agriculture and forestry ministry says there's no evidence it can infect humans, but notes the World Health Organization advises against allowing any meat source possibly infected by prions into the human food system.
It's thought to be unlikely that the disease could spread to domestic cattle or bison.
Outbreaks on game farms typically result in quarantines and culls.
Transmission is through saliva, urine and feces and is thought to be more likely to occur where elk and deer are crowded or congregate at man-made feed and water stations, according to the Alberta ministry.
Most of the Canadian cases have been in Saskatchewan. | http://www.kelownacapnews.com/news/391677361.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kelownacapnews.com/5740167df5645fe6303e9359d0d6f95dc406613c81ae449aba723df373df9346.json |
[
"Trish Balaberde",
"Christine Hawkins",
"Darwyn Sloat"
] | 2016-08-26T13:09:30 | null | null | The documentation that is required will be dependent upon the type of employment or source of income. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelownacapnews.com%2Flifestyles%2F387349251.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Of Prime Interest: Income verification part of applying for a mortgage | null | null | www.kelownacapnews.com | In applying for a mortgage, the lender evaluates the borrower’s ability to service the debt.
That means being assured the borrower has a high enough income to make the mortgage payments.
Provincial regulations regarding mortgage lending practices require that lenders are diligent in requesting documentation that provides verification of the borrower’s income.
The documentation that is required will be dependent upon the type of employment or source of income.
If you are employed, self-employed or have rental income, the following provides a list of the documentation that may be required by your lender.
This checklist is not exhaustive but will help you get started with gathering up the paperwork.
Salaried or wage earners will need to provide a recent pay stub and current employment letter to confirm their current salary or hourly rate.
The employment letter must be on letterhead (including full address and contact information), signed and dated, and include employees name, position and salary.
If there is income from overtime, bonuses, profit sharing, or the employment is seasonal or fluctuating, lenders will require a minimum of two years of the most recent Notice of Assessments (NOA) and/or the past two years tax returns (including business related schedules) to determine that income is consistent from year to year.
A NOA is an annual statement sent by Canada Revenue Agency to the taxpayer after they have received your federal income tax return.
Lenders may require a copy of your most recent NOA to confirm that any tax owing has been paid. If you have an on-line account with CRA, these documents can be printed electronically. Make sure to print or copy all of the pages from your NOA.
If you are a sole proprietor an average of two full years of income can be confirmed by NOA’s and/or T1 Generals that includes the Statement of Business Activities.
If the most recent NOA’s show that there is income tax owing, the lender will require documentation showing that the taxes have been paid in full.
If you are a partnership, incorporated or limited company, income can be verified by financial statements that were prepared by a professional, accredited accountant.
T1 Generals and NOAs will verify the income on the financial statements. Different lenders use different methods of calculating how much rental income they will count towards qualifying.
Rental income is typically verified by a signed lease agreement and/ or an appraisal report that indicates fair market rents. A lender may also request T1 Generals and/or Bank statements as an additional form of confirmation in addition to the lease agreements.
Keep in mind that every situation is unique and you may be required to provide additional documentation. | http://www.kelownacapnews.com/lifestyles/387349251.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kelownacapnews.com/8c14d09da691bec3c90f3128c332c297772203e1dfad9812d0539bb8c9301462.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T20:51:47 | null | null | A cyclist was sent to hospital with injuries after colliding with a vehicle late Monday evening in Kelowna. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelownacapnews.com%2Fnews%2F391784341.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/51405kelownaRCMPcarlights-ES-BPfiles-web.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Kelowna cyclist sent to hospital after crash | null | null | www.kelownacapnews.com | A cyclist was sent to hospital with injuries after colliding with a vehicle late Monday evening in Kelowna.
The Kelowna RCMP responded Aug. 29 at 10:39 p.m., to a report of a cyclist involved collision in the 500 block of Harvey Avenue.
"Police have determined that the driver of a brown Toyota Corolla was in the process of turning right onto Harvey Avenue, northbound from a business parking lot, when they collided with a cyclist," said Const. Jesse O'Donaghey, in a press release.
"Witnesses at the scene told police that the cyclist was observed riding southbound along the sidewalk and that the cyclist was operating without a helmet or lights."
The cyclist, a 61-year-old Kelowna man, was assessed at the scene and transported to hospital by BC Ambulance Services suffering from what police describe to be moderate, however non-life threatening injuries.
The driver, a 19-year-old Kelowna woman, remained at the scene.
“RCMP would like to remind cyclists to wear a helmet that fits and ride with the flow of traffic, never against,“said O’Donaghey. “It’s equally important to ensure that you are clearly visible to drivers, this can be achieved by wearing bright reflective clothing, by displaying a white light to the front of you bicycle and a red light to the rear."
If you witnessed this incident and have not yet spoken to police you are asked to contact the Kelowna RCMP at 250-762-3300. | http://www.kelownacapnews.com/news/391784341.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kelownacapnews.com/64c702f43082f376b0c3bc3d98e5ea8bb583b0e9e07c650e6e4ad2b860f2455e.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T22:49:46 | null | null | Volunteers to ask seniors about staff, food, privacy, medications and other conditions in residential care | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelownacapnews.com%2Flifestyles%2F391445481.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/18269BCLN2007Nursinghomeflickr7web.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Senior home survey seeks volunteers | null | null | www.kelownacapnews.com | B.C. has 300 seniors' care facilities, and residents and their loved ones are to be surveyed on conditions.
More than 250 volunteers have signed up to compile a survey of seniors in residential care, and B.C.'s Seniors Advocate is looking for more.
The 27,000 seniors living in 300 residential care facilities around the province are being asked about their experience with care home staff, the quality of food, privacy, medications and other conditions.
It's the first comprehensive survey done in B.C., to measure resident satisfaction and provide a "roadmap" for improvements, said Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie.
Interviews will be conducted in person by trained volunteers, and a matching mail-out survey will be sent to each resident's most frequent visitor.
The project is seeking volunteers with a range of professional backgrounds, ages and ethnicities. To apply as a volunteer, visit www.surveybcseniors.org or call the Office of the Seniors Advocate at 1-877-952-3181. | http://www.kelownacapnews.com/lifestyles/391445481.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kelownacapnews.com/1daeed105db75e4246dc221e645bced545347e09a629d1f9e5477dcd9ac5a3ab.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T20:50:52 | null | null | Running your dog, or leaving it in a parked car on a hot day can be a death sentence. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelownacapnews.com%2Fopinion%2Fletters%2F391434981.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Letter: Your dog can't tell you: Enough | null | null | www.kelownacapnews.com | To the editor:
My compliments on the “Our View” editorial: For Fido’s Sake, Leave Your Pet at Home When the Days Are Hot.
Even on what does not seem to be a very hot day, leaving a dog in a parked car can be a death sentence.
Related to this is the practice of people riding bikes or jogging with dogs in hot weather. I’ve seen a woman on a bike humming along on a 30 C+ day when her large dog was just panting away.
Last year, on our day with the worst fire smoke and air advisories, a man was jogging with his small dog.
I don’t care if he hurts his lungs, but why subject a pet to this. People, aren’t you thinking?
I have seen people who apparently think it is so cute to have their dog in their lap whilst driving. Not only is this a distracted driving offense, but also puts the dog’s life in danger. Airbags in North American cars use much more force than their European counterparts, in that the devices here are designed to protect people who don’t use their seatbelts (yes there are still some dummies out there). A small dog will be crushed if the air bag deploys.
Dogs and other pets in vehicles should always be in a safe carrier or other safe place in the vehicle, such as a partitioned area in station wagons. They no more belong in the front seat area than does a small child.
Pets rely on their owners for protection. Please take this seriously.
Bob Sherman, Kelowna | http://www.kelownacapnews.com/opinion/letters/391434981.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kelownacapnews.com/612bc62814ee549a614d8540e1c646f38e17889abfe18c608fd774629bcb8129.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:02:48 | null | null | Art gallery established in Delta Grand Hotel lobby. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelownacapnews.com%2Fbusiness%2F390368751.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/20006kelowna17DeHart3web.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | DeHart: New owners for French eatery | null | null | www.kelownacapnews.com | Bouchons' Stephane Facon and Beatrice Laforge.
It is with a heavy heart that I dedicate this week’s column to my brother-in- law Ron Ferguson, who passed away suddenly at the age of 64. Ron and my sister Linda and their two sons, Joshua and Jeremy, formerly lived in Kelowna but moved to Vancouver many years ago. The majority of Ron’s career has been in the commercial carpet industry. At the time of his death, he was employed by Masland Carpets and Rugs out of Mobile, Alabama. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
After 12 years of owning and operating the popular French restaurant Bouchons on Sunset Drive, Richard Toussaint and Martine Lefebvre have sold the restaurant.
The new proprietors are Stephane Facon and Beatrice Laforge. Both originally from Paris, having immigrated to Canada in 2011, landing first in Moncton, NB, and then relocating to Kelowna in September 2015. Nothing is going to change at Bouchons. All the staff, including chef Luc Bissonnette, and the menu will remain the same. In addition, Richard will be staying on for a two-year transition period. Call 250-763-6595 for reservation.
New ownership for long-time local company StarDyne Technologies. The agreement for the acquisition of the GEMS division and corporate services of StarDyne Technologies by Aptean Canada Software Inc. and the acquisition of the SRB division of StarDyne Technologies by PowerSchool Group LLC is now official. StarDyne has enjoyed remarkable growth over the years under the direction of CEO and co-founder David Burke, who will be retiring after 15 years with the company.
Shortly after celebrating the 40th anniversary of Omega Communications Ltd., founding partner and president Gary Campbell has retired and sold his shares to some of his partners. Warren Saari will move into the role of president, Russ Coughlan will take over Warren’s previous role as vice-president and Jessie Lloyd will move into a directorship role. Gone from the company is former partner Daren Lowe who started his own venture selling nurse call systems into the assisted living marketplace.
Dr. Sandy Crocker has joined the dental practice as a partner with Dr. Peter Mitchell at 1-1482 Springfield Rd. He provides general dentistry as well as IV sedation, implants and wisdom teeth removal. Call 250-860-7747.
Eric Malmsten has opened his third Dairy Queen in the Glenmore area at 1936 Summit Dr., adjacent to The Conservatory residential development. Malmsten’s other DQs are located in West Kelowna (Okanagan Landing) and Summerland. Even though construction is happening around them, Malmsten would like the public to know that both the inside counter and drive-thru are open for business seven days a week. The new Glenmore DQ offers seating for 50 inside and a 20-seat patio. Sherwin Santos, the general manager, has been with Malmsten for five years, and previous to that he was with DQ for five years. Store manager’s are Kathlene Berin and Colton Malmsten.
Jas Dosanj is thankfully back after her heart attack last year. She sold Pappadoms and now has a new food truck/trailer, Paisley Food Co., at the corner of Dilworth and Harvey opposite Scotiabank on the same lot. Her menu offers vegetable pakoras, mulligatawny soup, tikka wraps, butter chicken or paneer makhani, yellow daal and extras including rice, whole-wheat roti, spiced Okanagan fruit lemonade and fruit lassi with yogurt. Drop by Tuesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. or pre-order online at eat@poppadoms.ca.
This fall, Century 21 Assurance Realty Ltd. will open a sub-office in Rutland at 125 Highway 33 West. Ironically, this is the former location of Century 21 Black Mountain Realty many years ago. Layton and Myrna Park are the partners of the company, with Myrna the managing broker.
The founder of a small local start-up company was named by the Globe and Mail as one of their Food 53. Matt Gomez, the founder of Soil Mate, was named as one of the top eight thinkers in Canadian food and wine and featured by the Globe across the country. The Globe and Mail celebrate the 53 most influential people in Canadian food including chefs, CEOs, farmers, winemakers, researchers, restauranteurs and eaters.
Massage therapist, Jeffrey Kellerman has joined Talking Tree Spa in West Kelowna, located at the Super 8 Motel on Highway 97. He also works with professional mixed martial arts fighters and different athletes with many different massage techniques. Call 778-741-0408. The Talking Tree Diner next door to the spa is open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
In one year, local product Haupy’s Beaver Rub, created and owned by Mark Hauptman, has gone from being in zero to 225 retail stores across Canada. Primarily a meat rub, it is also a versatile seasoning to liven up any recipe from soups to sauces, is gluten-free with non GMO. Locally, you can find Haupy’s at Save-On-Foods, Cooper Foods, Urban Fare, Lakeview Market and O’ Rourke’s. They also ship almost anywhere. A complete list of stores to purchase the product can be found online at haupysbeaverrub.ca. Haupy’s is also part of Gusto TV’s monthly Taste Crate. Visit gustotv.com. Call Mark at 250-469-4774.
The new 2016 Royal Canadian Legion branch 26 executive committee is: Jim McCaffrey, president; Syd Pratt, past president; John Cashin, 1st vice-president; John White, 2nd vice-president; Darlene Lawhead, recording secretary; Bob Carlson, treasurer; and directors Art Pedde, Sean Patrick, Broc Braconnier, Donna Nelson, Michael Worth, Darlene McGinnis, Christine Nelson and Jim Jones. The branch secretary/manager is Lynda Wachter.
The grand opening of the Salvation Army Community Life Centre, located at 3531 Old Okanagan Highway in West Kelowna, is Thursday, Aug. 18, 10 a.m. The new centre will enable members in the community to attend for practical help, a variety of supports and encouragement as they walk through the challenges in life.
Zack Silverman was the quarterback for the Okanagan Sun in the 1999 and 2000 season. After continuing his education at UBC and then pursuing a career in law, he has made a change. Silverman and his partners created Walter Craft Caesar Mix. What is Walter? It’s a premium fresh spin on the classic Canadian cocktail, the Caesar made with all natural ingredients. Canadians drink 350 million Caesars a year and Silverman wants to provide a healthier mix choice. Walter is an award winning Caesar mix, is Ocean Wise certified and is getting the keen attention of bartenders. You can find it locally at Choices, G&H Shop (West Kelowna), Nesters, Urban Fare and Helmut’s Sausage Kitchen. Silverman resides in the U.S.
The Okanagan Historical Society will host an Old Fashioned Family Social on Saturday, Aug. 27, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Father Pandosy Mission, 3685 Benvoulin Rd. There will be something for everyone. Admission $2 and $5 per family.
Looking for a place for afternoon tea? Discover the Little 1898 School House in Peachland, 1898 Brandon Lane. Relax under the pergola and enjoy desserts featuring local products with arts and crafts for sale. Cost is $5 per person including coffee/tea. Proceeds to maintain the heritage building. Open Sundays in August from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
A new art gallery, Art Evolution, has opened at The Delta Grand Hotel. Art Evolution was showing at The Grand from July 12 to 23 an exhibition and sale, featuring the art of Dr. Seuss, Salvador Dali, Toller Cranston and others. The exhibition was so successful that Art Evolution has now opened permanently. President and CEO Christopher Talbot has galleries in Calgary, Alberta, Nice, France and the U.S. Art Evolution has access to thousands of unique artworks in every category with an unprecedented selection. The company strives to take the mystery and risk out of the art-buying process, providing their clients with the highest level of transparency, ethics and accountability. Joan Ewing is the gallery manager. The Parkinson SuperWalk 2016 is Saturday, Sept. 10, at Waterfront Park. Register or donate online at parkinson.bc.ca/SuperWalk.
Dance the night away with the Dreamland Dance Band on Oct. 1, sponsored by the Royal Canadian Legion branch 26 at Parkinson Recreation Centre. Tickets $30 at the Legion, Wentworth Music or call Art at 778-436-9665
The award winning country band The Washboard Union will be one of the closing acts to perform at the Interior Savings/Sunrise Rotary RibFest event Sept.16 to 18 at City Park.
The band garnered the most award nominations at the 2016 for the Canadian Country Music Association Awards. Last summer, the group released their first major label album, In My Bones.
The Westbank Farmers Market presents the annual Kids Day on Saturday, Aug. 20, with bouncy castle, face painting, ball toss, fish pond and other activities. Free admission.
I will not be writing a column next week as we are attending my brother-in laws funeral service. See you on Aug. 31.
Birthdays of the week: Happy 80th Ken Bernath (Aug. 20); Brad Buchanan (Aug. 17); Michael Coulthard (Aug. 17); Peter Lepold (Aug. 17); Stuart Cook (Aug. 18); Bernard Gauthier (Aug. 19); Jim Carta (Aug. 19); Tena Kristalowich (Aug. 20); Cherie Hanson (Aug. 20); Joel Sherlock (Aug. 21); Seth McCullough (Aug. 21); Ted Rhind (Aug. 21); Marg Hobson (Aug. 24); Bud Magrath (Aug. 24). | http://www.kelownacapnews.com/business/390368751.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kelownacapnews.com/b19ee40f648114f00c90313aac88456e54aa5a005457108cc26646ce26d3f64f.json |
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"Canadian Press"
] | 2016-08-26T13:12:32 | null | null | Notice means delivery could be cancelled as early as Monday | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelownacapnews.com%2Fnews%2F391302051.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/68221BCLN200782072cranbrookdailyCPweb.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Postal union issues strike notice after it says Canada Post refused special mediator | null | null | www.kelownacapnews.com | The union representing most workers at Canada Post has issued a 72-hour notice of job action as it tries to bargain a collective agreement with the Crown corporation.
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says the notice spells out what actions it is planning, but stops short of a full-blown walkout.
CUPW national president Mike Palecek says Canada Post forced the labour disruption by refusing to accept a request from the federal labour minister to continue negotiations with the help of a special mediator.
But a spokesman for the agency says that's not the case.
The union's strike mandate was set to expire at midnight.
The two sides have been in negotiations for more than nine months but are far apart on key issues including pay equity for rural carriers and proposed changes to the Canada Post pension plan.
The Canadian Press | http://www.kelownacapnews.com/news/391302051.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kelownacapnews.com/6e74f96c96a2adcd45a0ff01178f6893c0e6b4a9566c38822bce5128c70e49dc.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T00:51:16 | null | null | Strong winds knocked a power pole down and it came into contact with a tree in the Kokanee Road area. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelownacapnews.com%2Fnews%2F391554001.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/2045kelowna96397vernoncb-firetruck-8-28WEB.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Downed power pole sparks fire at Predator Ridge near Kelowna | null | null | www.kelownacapnews.com | The cause of Saturday's wildfire near Predator Ridge has been determined.
Strong winds knocked a power pole down and it came into contact with a tree in the Kokanee Road area.
"Contact with the tree set it off," said Lawrie Skolrood, Vernon deputy fire chief, of electrical sparks.
As of Sunday afternoon, the six-hectare blaze is contained and the evacuation alert for 45 residences in the Sunset Properties subdivision has been rescinded.
There are still some existing hot spots and smoke in the area, and firefighters will continue to monitor the area.
"It's in the mop-up phase," said Skolrood.
"It looks really good. Thankfully we got rain and the wind died down. With hotter temperatures today, there may be hot spots come up but unless we get wind, we pretty much have it licked."
The B.C. Wildfire Service remains on scene as do Vernon firefighters.
"A tip of the hat to the forestry crews and our crew really came through. I am really proud of the work they did," said Skolrood. | http://www.kelownacapnews.com/news/391554001.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kelownacapnews.com/10f4dd417a021b218548915e95e17d1082c29202966af4bd10d715101edd8c4f.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:53:53 | null | null | Bring your picnic blankets, refreshments and midnight snacks to enjoy an evening of moonlight and opera with the Lake Country Art Gallery. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelownacapnews.com%2Fentertainment%2F390499711.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Picnic with the Lake Country Art Gallery, Under the Moon | null | null | www.kelownacapnews.com | The Under the Moon Picnic goes this Saturday, Aug. 20 from 8 p..m. to midnight at the Lake Country Art Gallery.
Melany Nugent’s artwork Moon provides the inspiration and ambiance for an evening picnic that will include a performance by opera singer Eeva-Maria Kopp, accompanied by pianist Graham Vink. Their performance will take place at 9 p.m.
This free event is hosted by the Lake Country Art Gallery and Opera Kelowna.
The Lake Country Art Gallery is at 10356A Bottom Wood Lake Rd. in Lake Country. | http://www.kelownacapnews.com/entertainment/390499711.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kelownacapnews.com/fb522b523f871345f5eedce1360090c83a7417462cb44e3fc2e29cccd2a172bd.json |
[
"Shannon Lough"
] | 2016-08-26T13:11:57 | null | null | Two months after having an endoscopy Joan Dudoward received a letter telling her that the endoscope used was not cleaned properly. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelownacapnews.com%2Fnews%2F391353941.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/73852princerupertWEB.Joan-Dudoward.SL.35.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | VIDEO: Prince Rupert woman treated with unclean medical equipment, Northern Health, B.C. Centre for Disease Control confirms more than a hundred affected | null | null | www.kelownacapnews.com | A routine check-up at the hospital has turned into a nightmare for a Prince Rupert woman.
A month-and-a-half after having an endoscopy to inspect her nose and throat, Joan Dudoward received a letter from Northern Health stating that the endoscope used at the Prince Rupert Regional Hospital was not cleaned properly.
From April until the end of June 2016, the endoscope, which is a flexible tube with a light and a camera used in nonsurgical procedures, was being cleaned with the wrong cleaning solution to disinfect the equipment. There were 104 patients affected and Dudoward was one of them.
“I was majorly stressed out,” she said in an exclusive interview with the Northern View. “I'm a cancer survivor. I try to keep my health up for my mom, I'm a caregiver for a 95-year-old woman.”
Dudoward had gone to the Prince Rupert hospital for an endoscopy on June 29 at 3:30 p.m. after complaining to her physician about reoccurring plugged ears and a sore throat. She received the letter from Northern Health on Aug.24, which stated the error did not impact the diagnostic outcome of the tests and the process error has been corrected.
The letter also states that the BC Centre for Disease Control has been consulted and “the risk of a patient being exposed to a virus as a result of this process error is extremely low.” The contact number for the director of acute care services is offered in case she has any other questions or concerns. Dudoward has many.
She called to find out why the instrument wasn't cleaned, what had happened and how many people had gone through the procedure before and after her. “She said she's not permitted to tell me anything about this,” was the response Dudoward said she received.
The vice-president of medicine for the Northern Health authority, Dr. Ronald Chapman, was quick to respond to media inquiries and stressed the importance of transparency. He said, based on previous experience, once they realized the mistake had occurred they consulted the BC Centre for Disease Control as well as the Northern Health infectious disease specialist in Prince George.
“The risk for the patient is extremely low. We're not concerned that it will at all have any negative impact on their health,” Dr. Chapman said. He added that it's Northern Health's policy to make patients aware even if the risk to them is low. “We believe it's important to be open with those patients and to be fairly transparent so at least they are aware of the mistake. In this case, we don't recommend any particular follow up or tests for the patients.”
This type of process error has happened before, Dr. Chapman confirmed. Not with the same scope, but he said there are many different endoscopes used and each are made by different manufacturers that have various recommendations on how to clean the equipment.
“The health sector is run by human beings and it's fairly complex. If mistakes do happen what we encourage our staff to do is to make management aware so they can learn from that experience,” he said. “I'm happy to say where those mistakes have happened in our environment, a process has been put in place and we haven't had any repetitions after some of those learning experiences.”
For the 104 patients that were affected by this incident, Dr. Chapman said their general practitioners have been notified and if they have any questions they can speak to them and the infectious disease specialist. They can also contact Northern Health's Patient Care Quality Officeto register a complaint.
For Dudoward, who had a bone marrow transplant in 2011 to battle leukemia, she is concerned and has already scheduled a meeting with her physician in early September.
“I'm thinking that my body is not going to be able to fight off infection like I was able to before the cancer because chemo takes a lot out of your body so this is like a bomb exploding in my life,” she said. | http://www.kelownacapnews.com/news/391353941.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kelownacapnews.com/d1bcd18efbce3c37741746ece0af0f8b37da6a965ab56bb4fcc1d65d6949df7c.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T18:50:41 | null | null | As Peachland firefighters headed into the hills above the town to fight a growing blaze, they got another alarming call. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelownacapnews.com%2Fnews%2F391496951.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Peachland rescue co-ordinated with wildfire fight | null | null | www.kelownacapnews.com | As Peachland firefighters headed into the hills above the town to fight a growing blaze, they got another alarming call.
"We were told that a female was thrown from her horse, in the trails," said Peachland Fire Chief Dennis Craig, explaining that the trails are just one ridge over from where the fire was being attacked.
"She was riding a horse by herself, and when she fell she called her husband, who contacted us. Then we were in contact with her until her cellphone died."
Central Okanagan Search and Rescue members assisted with the search and eventually the woman was found.
It quickly became clear, however, that they needed further assistance from Penticton Search and Rescue who specialize from air extraction.
That's when things got complicated. The helicopter extraction needed to happen while the air assault on the fire underway.
"The fire wasn't threatening the rescue, but there were numerous helicopters actioning the fire and the search and rescue team was close," said Craig.
Luckily, he said,all went smoothly and the woman was air lifted to BC Ambulance and treated for her injuries. | http://www.kelownacapnews.com/news/391496951.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kelownacapnews.com/90673f0b7e450aa995cc5b484cbc45c26bb73b5bce8bcb9931fdcfd54b6c1d37.json |
[
"Emanuel Sequeira"
] | 2016-08-29T02:51:57 | null | null | Penticton professional triathletes Jen Annett and Jeff Symonds are the female and male winners of the 2016 Challenge Penticton long course. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelownacapnews.com%2Fsports%2F391550921.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/148penticton0831front2.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Penticton triathletes win 2016 Challenge Penticton long course | null | null | www.kelownacapnews.com | Penticton triathletes Jeff Symonds and Jen Annett would not be denied on home turf.
Symonds, born and raised in Penticton, and Annett, a Kelowna import, crossed the finish line first Sunday to claim the Challenge Penticton International Triathlon Union Long Course Championship.
"It feels awesome. It's the validation of all my hard work and the belief in myself. Just a great symbol that I'm back on track and I'm only going up from here," said Symonds. "It was absolutely important. It had been a tough year, I wanted a good race. You want to defend home soil, take a national title, qualify for that world championships."
Symonds was first overall in five hours, 32 minutes and 39 seconds, while Annett was 16th overall to win her first Challenge Penticton championship in 6:13:49.
Symonds said it was unbelievable to win at home, his third Challenge Penticton win. Symonds contributed his win to a great swim and seeing where guys were.
"You don't have to be in the lead to control the race," said Symonds, who completed the swim in 42:07, the bike in 3:02:49 and the run in 1:45:00. "I know that I can make up a deficit on the run. That's my strength. It was just knowing that those guys were within striking distance of me. It was good."
Symonds talked about taking a conservative approach on a new course distance and Drew Scott being a better cyclist. Symonds knew had to let Scott go.
"You've got to have that confidence in what you do well," said Symonds, who eagerly looked forward to a cold glass of water. "You got to play to your strengths and be honest about your weaknesses. I think it really helped me out on the course."
Scott, son of six-time Ironman World Champion Dave Scott, finished second overall. The Boulder, Col., resident completed the swim in 42:54, the bike in 1:54:39. In third was Jordan Bryden of Calgary. He clocked in at 5:40:46.
Annett said it was amazing to win in her hometown despite the pain she was feeling.
"I didn't think I had it. Liz (Elizabeth Lyles) had me until the Peach (concession stand) there. I saw a dollar sign on her butt and I kept following it," said Annett. "I just didn't want to lose at that point. She's an amazing runner. I'm just happy to have done what I did."
Annett, who twice finished in third place at Challenge Penticton, wasn't happy with her swim, which she finished in 52:42. She joked about wishing she could blame it on the waves or not wearing a wetsuit due to the warm water temperatures.
"It was just not a good swim. I just took it steady on the bike," said Annett, completing it in 3:13:42. "I think I came in second off the bike. Just stuck to the plan. That felt awesome and I felt amazing going on onto the run. Best I felt yet this year probably for racing. I just stayed in my own race until the last kilometre or so and then decided to kick it up. I'm happy."
And she received a massive welcome with the help of announcer Steve King.
With the victory, Annett has qualified for the Canadian team for 2017. When told that, Annett said, "Fricken amazing."
"It is a big deal. I get to race in my hometown and represent Canada and Penticton. It's awesome."
Lyles, of Reno, Nevada, followed Annett into the finish line 30 seconds later in 6:14:19. In third was Vancouver's Fawn Whiting, an age grouper, 30-34, in 6:20:29.
In the Aquabike, Coquitlam's Scott Dean won in 4:22:07, while the female winner was Vancouver's Tamasin Reno, who was third overall in 4:28:05.
More on this story to come. | http://www.kelownacapnews.com/sports/391550921.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kelownacapnews.com/046ae9a8b9062ab21c6f821356cf35124d427ab0f62c981bb7d51a52251176d6.json |
[
"Warren Henderson"
] | 2016-08-26T13:14:25 | null | null | Former NHL defenceman to stress work ethic and compete level in first season with WHL club | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelownacapnews.com%2Fsports%2F390627731.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/25078kelownasmitty.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Smith ready to guide Rockets | null | null | www.kelownacapnews.com | Jason Smith will conduct his first training camp as head coach of the Kelowna Rockets beginning next weekend at Prospera Place.
Jason Smith has yet to conduct a practise with the Kelowna Rockets.
But there's little question about how the new head coach expects his team to play during the 2016-17 Western Hockey League season.
"What we're going to stress is that this is a team that's going work and compete for 60 minutes," said Smith, who takes over the post from the departed Brad Ralph. "We'll be a team that plays with pace, and plays the whole rink.
"You're not going to just be an offensive player, you're going to need to do all the things necessary to be well-rounded player, and help the team be successful."
Smith, who arrived in Kelowna earlier this week, will oversee his first training camp as bench boss of the Rockets beginning next weekend at Prospera Place.
The 42-year-old Calgary native comes to the Okanagan after two seasons as an assistant coach with the NHL's Ottawa Senators. Prior to that, the Calgary native played 15 seasons in the NHL, including stints as captain of both the Edmonton Oilers and Philadelphia Flyers.
While he has previous experience as a WHL player and worked in the development of junior-aged players with the Senators, Smith expects there to be a considerable learning curve in his first coaching assignment in major junior.
That's where Kris Mallette and Travis Crickard will come in, both of whom are returning for their third seasons as assistants with the club. Smith said coaching the Rockets will be very much a collective effort.
"It's going to be important that we work as a staff," Smith said. "Everybody needs to have a valued opinion, we need to share our thoughts and have discussions to come up with the right answers. One thing I learned in pro hockey is that everyone needs be part of what you're doing, all the coaches, the trainer…you need to work as a team."
Despite the departure of some key players from last year's club, there will be—as has become tradition in Kelowna—high expectations of the Rockets.
Led by the likes of Nick Merkley, Lucas Johansen, Dillon Dube and Cal Foote, Smith likes the hand he's been dealt.
"It's exciting," he said. "Looking at the roster, there are a lot of positive things to build on. Every player brings something to the table, and it's important that we look to grow each player's game. That means teaching, putting in extra time, and helping them grow, not only as players but as people."
As for expectations in his first season in Kelowna, Smith's are no different than the organization's.
"We expect to win games and have positive results," he said. "When you start of every year, you have the outlook of being the best team and you strive for that.
"It's the same in every season in every league, in that things aren't always going to go your way," he added. "If you have belief in the structure, in your systems, and in what you're doing then you're going to work through those tough times and be successful."
Smith will watch the Rockets' rookie camp from a distance next week, before taking to the ice for the start of main training camp on Saturday, Aug. 27.
Rookie camp…
Headlined by first-round bantam draft pick Kade Korczak, close to 80 players will take to the ice next week for the Rockets' smallest rookie camp yet.
On-ice sessions will run from Tuesday through Friday at Prospera Place.
Korcak, a defenseman from Yorkton, was Kelowna's first pick, 11th overall this May.
Among other draft picks to watch will be centre Deegan Mofford from Rocky Mountain House, AB, and forward Dallon Wilton from Beausejour, MB.
"We're looking forward to getting going, it's a smaller camp than we're used to but that's fine," said Rockets' player personnel director Lorne Frey. "There are some good players coming, we have all but one of our draft picks coming in, so hopefully we have three or four who we can carry over into our main camp."
Rockets' main camp begins Saturday, Aug. 27. | http://www.kelownacapnews.com/sports/390627731.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kelownacapnews.com/d6ac29eef5bbcb64f05f30db5434be0e26679aa8d18f1ba88ce8753c6da21c07.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T18:51:46 | null | null | Company applauds effort from its customers with matching donation program in two day campaign | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelownacapnews.com%2Fnews%2F391763481.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/98267winfieldnaturesfare.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Nature's Fare in Kelowna and Vernon raises more than $30,000 for Okanagan Rail Trail | null | null | www.kelownacapnews.com | Nature’s Fare Markets co-owners, Alexa Monahan and Claire Volpatti and Trail Ambassadors Laurie Postill and Debbie Clarke are impressed with the length of trail funded by the recent donation matching campaign.
Nature’s Fare Markets and the communities of Vernon and Kelowna raised a whopping $30,000 for Okanagan Rail Trail construction in a two day matching fundraising campaign.
“We are thrilled," said Alexa Monahan co-owner of family run business Nature’s Fare Markets. "This campaign exceeded our expectations. Our customers and visitors were extremely generous, and between the Kelowna and Vernon stores, contributed $15,124.64. Nature’s Fare is happy to join our customers in contributing $10,000 towards this valuable community project."
On the last day of the campaign, when the totals posted outside of the store indicated that the response would exceed Nature’s Fare matching, an anonymous donor volunteered to make up the difference to reach a total of $30,000, according to Nature's Fare.
“The matching campaign has been a great experience for our staff and customers," said Claire Volpatti, Nature’s Fare co-owner. “Nature’s Fare challenges other businesses to come forward as rail trail business partners, and meet or beat our meters. With five or six similar business campaigns, we could fund a kilometre of trail, and this will build as more businesses come forward.”
This amount will fund 187.5m of the rail trail on the discontinued rail corridor between Coldstream and Kelowna.
“The success of this two day event demonstrates the power of donation matching. Supporters who had not yet come forward were motivated by the opportunity to double their donation,” said Heather Stewart, Kelowna Trail Ambassador. “It will be great to see businesses from Kelowna to Vernon stepping up to meet Nature’s Fare challenge and help make the trail happen.”
The rail trail fundraising campaign is community driven with volunteer Trail Ambassadors in Kelowna, Lake Country and Vernon working with campaign partners and business partners to raise awareness and inspire donations. The Community Foundation of North Okanagan and the Central Okanagan Foundation are collecting donations and providing tax receipts. Since the campaign began in May, communities have raised about $870,000, enough to fund nearly 5.5 km of trail construction.
“The response to the Nature’s Fare campaign has been fantastic," said Brad Clements, trail ambassador. “It is important to keep up the momentum in order to be prepared to start trail work next spring. Any businesses who would like to join in the campaign should contact us through the website: www.okanaganrailtrail.ca.” | http://www.kelownacapnews.com/news/391763481.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kelownacapnews.com/d2fe57e4756f3246d21b6b9b321e8e1f340ca063e5f4cb85ef881147f839f30a.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T20:51:38 | null | null | Basic personal and property safety maintenance ignored while deluxe West Kelowna city hall takes priority | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelownacapnews.com%2Fopinion%2Fletters%2F391640911.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Letter: Significant issues used by West Kelowna YES campaign, disputed | null | null | www.kelownacapnews.com | To the editor:
The purpose of this letter is to provide an alternate perspective to that of the [West Kelowna] mayor’s, the majority of city councillors (not all) and those folks who support the YES campaign, including the developer who purports great economic benefits for Westbank. (Would a developer standing to make significant profit claim otherwise?) It should be noted that in truth all of these economic and social benefits being claimed as spin-offs from the civic centre development are being offered up as fact but in truth are unsubstantiated speculations on the future which no one can accurately predict.
The mayor has gone on record to say that fear exists that, “vital infrastructure upgrades will be sacrificed to build a new city hall.” As proof that these fears are unfounded he goes on to state that a myriad of "master plans" have been in development for many years and based on sound financial management practices, “We are sacrificing nothing.” (Mayor’s Message, West Kelowna News, July 2016 edition). It seems the mayor blames fear mongering citizens for opposition to his plans for development of the civic centre and asks that the debate be based on only the facts.
What seems quite clear, however, is that the mayor and those who support this development will be relying on the “facts” that best suit their goal. To assist that spin, more taxpayer dollars are being allocated to a professional ad company to polish the delivery of the message. This added expenditure follows on the heals of the alternate approval process which seemed like a blatant move to capitalize on voter apathy in order to slide the approval through without going to referendum. A misguided…move that failed at taxpayer’s expense.
A fact the mayor claims is that no tax increases will be forthcoming to support the building of the civic centre. The real fact is that a three per cent annual tax increased is already in place for years to come—(once a tax is in place does it ever get retracted?. At least a portion of this increase will go towards supporting this development and so such a statement is misleading. More debt to pay for, less tax going to truly essential infrastructure services and a depleted reserve fund are the real known financial outcomes of the civic centre.
In the West Kelowna Estates neighbourhood, where my wife and I have lived for the past 25 years, infrastructure degradation and neglect is everywhere we look. It exists in our local small regional park that has no safe entry for public use by local residents and the taxpayer-funded bridge and boardwalks put in by the RDCO before the city took over parks management have, under the city’s watch, rotted into complete disrepair. In addition the park that lies in the heart of one of the highest rated fire interface communities in B.C. is full of dead and dying trees that now pose a severe fire/falling hazard. Also neglected have been surface water drainage infrastructure such as ditch and culvert maintenance, curbing to deflect water away from properties and adequate drain collection boxes.
Residents here have been raising these matters to city staff and administration for years and on virtually every occasion we are told there is simply no money available to do the work. We are assured, however, that our concerns are important and will be incorporated into a master plan for future consideration if funding becomes available. We have asked that at least small allocations be set aside on an annual basis to address concerns over time, but this has never been done. On several specific matters we have been told by senior staff that work would be done, but it has not happened. So, the accumulation of neglect builds and nothing is done to address immediate risk issues and to mitigate liability.
Our neighbourhood is suffering infrastructure degradation due to lack of resources being allocated to maintain basic assets (and I bet we are not the only one) while our political leaders seem to have no problem finding the funds for their mega ('legacy') project that in reality will directly benefit a relatively small percentage of the population of West Kelowna.
A modest city hall to adequately house staff will need to be developed at some point. However, while basic infrastructure assets that have already been paid for, combined with risk factors that pose a direct threat to neighbourhoods are neglected, such nice-to-have but not essential projects should be delayed. Temporary quarters for civic staff may not be ideal but school district staff have been housed in such 'temporary' portables for years and likely will be long into the future as budgets require first priority to students. A similar scenario should be drawn for West Kelowna taxpaying citizens. If such a focus on expenditures was adopted then the mayor may well be able to truthfully state that, “We are sacrificing nothing.”
John Waters, West Kelowna | http://www.kelownacapnews.com/opinion/letters/391640911.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kelownacapnews.com/367063a70af84dce559ece8f76d8c7102ec742759f10707fd129198d1522695b.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:14:18 | null | null | Annual charity match raises money for local club and youth rugby | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelownacapnews.com%2Fsports%2F391220861.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/14891kelownacup.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | 34th Ensign Cup set for Saturday | null | null | www.kelownacapnews.com | The over 30s will tangle with the under 30s on Saturday in the annual Ensign Cup rugby match at the Parkinson Rec Centre.
As usual, pride will be on the line when the 34th Ensign Cup kicks off Saturday afternoon in Kelowna.
The over 30s will take on the under 30s in the annual charity rugby match beginning at 2:30 p.m. at the Parkinson Rec Centre.
The old guys lead the all-time series 16 to 14 with three matches ending in ties.
The young guys will be out for redemption after losing last year's match and failing to tie the series.
Led by the likes of Rick Schouten, Barak Pauls and Jeff Lohse—recently back from an exhibition in Hawaii with the Canada Wolverines—Rusty Ensign likes the under 30s chances of closing the gap back to within one.
"The young guys won three successive times and blew their chance last year to get even," Ensign said. "I think the old guys will have their hands full this year."
There will be a social after the game which will include a draw for an autographed Team Canada rugby ball.
Proceeds from player fees and public donations will be split between the Kelowna Rugby Club and Kelowna's youth rugby program, headed up by George Curran.
The game is held each year in the name of Ensign, a former Kelowna Crows' player who was seriously injured in a rugby match on May 22, 1982 in Edmonton.
Ensign is pleasantly surprised to see the game still being contested as well as the continued growth of rugby in Kelowna and Canada.
"It's great to young kids learning and enjoying the game early, how to play the game the right, so it reduces their chances of being injured," said Ensign. "There's also a lot of potential with the success the bronze for the Canadian women's team at the Olympics.
A lot of girls are playing it in the elementary schools now, which is great to see."
As for the longevity and popularity of the charity event itself, Ensign couldn't be happier.
"It's nice to see people helping to keep this game alive," he said. "It's a chance for old friends to get together.
"I know this is the only game all year some of the old boys play, so it's nice for them." | http://www.kelownacapnews.com/sports/391220861.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kelownacapnews.com/582c2c45bb2ae25aa5ec27025887a1762704c2341aaa2f868f26f3e1150ee9de.json |
[
"Warren Henderson"
] | 2016-08-30T12:52:10 | null | null | Under rookie head coach Ben Macauley, the defending champs top the B.C. Fooball Conference with a 6-0 record | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelownacapnews.com%2Fsports%2F391659691.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/48356kelownasun2.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Sun in BCFC driver's seat | null | null | www.kelownacapnews.com | Eli Haynes (middle), Evan Marquardt and the Sun defense held Joseph Carter and the Rams' offence at bay for most of Saturday's game.
As expected, Ben Macauley's first season as a head coach in the B.C. Football Conference hasn't been exclusively, 100 per cent smooth sailing.
Still, when it comes to the Okanagan Sun's spotless 6-0 record so far in 2016, Macauley has absolutely no complaints.
"If you would have told me in May or June we'd still be unbeaten at this point, I don't think I would have believed you," said Macauley, whose club has a bye this week. "Not that I don't think we have the talent or the players to do it, but it's really hard to put together a run like this, as tough as some of the teams in this league are.
"We're pretty happy with where we're at," he added. "We could be doing some things better, but as a team we're doing a lot of things the right way, and that's encouraging."
Despite a spotty performance by their offence Saturday in Langley, the defending champs made it six straight wins with a come-from-behind 15-10 verdict over the hometown Rams (4-2).
With the Sun trailing 10-7 in the fourth quarter, the lights went out at McLeod Athletic Park, causing a 20-minute delay. When power was restored, Keith Zyla scampered 23 yards for a touchdown to put the Sun ahead to stay.
But the story for the Sun for the second straight week was the stifling performance by the defense. The Sun, which held the Rams to 250 yards offence, hasn't yielded a touchdown in two full games.
Tye Kitzman led the way with a pair of interceptions against Langley, as Okanagan played a punishing brand of football.
"It was the most physical game we played yet, there were big hits all over the field, our guys were beasts out there," said Macauley. "Kitzman, (Conor) Richard, (Beck) Fullerton, (Layne) Hull…the physicality they played with was really impressive.
"We pride ourselves in not giving up the big play," he added. "(Defensive coordinator) Nathan Mollard has done a great job, getting our guys to trust the system. The players have done a great job sticking to it."
Fifth-year defensive lineman Jonas Gering, who had five tackles against Langley, said the Sun defense is growing more stalwart with each week.
"I think we're definitely starting to hit our stride," Gering said. "I don't think we've reached our full potential yet, but we're getting there. It's nice to see guys making plays at the right times. It's bend but not break for us, and that's great to see."
With the loss of no fewer than 10 starters from last year's roster, including all-Canadians Brennan Van Nistelrooy, Kyle Kawamoto and Cliff Crews, the Sun had some significant holes to fill this season.
Macauley said the success the team continues to have in 2016 is a testament to team depth, and the commitment and leadership of the players.
"Some of the guys hadn't been in this position until this year, but they're stepping up and showing the effort and showing the leadership we hoped we'd see," he said. "You can't really teach that, it has to come from within and we have a lot of players who are doing just that."
With bumps, bruises and a few nagging injuries piling up, Macauley said the bye week comes at a good time for the Sun.
Okanagan returns to action Saturday, Sept. 10 in Victoria against the Westshore Rebels (5-1).
It kicks off the final and most demanding stretch of the year for the Sun, who will also play the national champion Saskatoon Hilltops, followed by the Vancouver Island Raiders—in Nanaimo—and the Langley Rams to wrap up the regular schedule on Oct. 2 at the Apple Bowl.
Even with a 6-0 record and the inside track on another BCFC regular season crown, Macauley is confident his club will take nothing for granted and simply focus on one challenge at a time.
"We're at the point where I don't have to say anything about that at all, the guys all know how important it is to our organization," he said. "Those home playoff games, if we can get some of them, will be a real sense of pride for the club.
"We can't take our foot off the gas, we know that and we'll continue to take it one step at a time.
"There are some unspoken rules with the veterans on this team on what's expected and how we go out and play the game."
The Sun's next home action on Saturday, Sept. 14 at the Apple Bowl will be a rematch of last November's Canadian Bowl in Saskatoon.
The Sun will battle the Hilltops in a 7 p.m. kick off. | http://www.kelownacapnews.com/sports/391659691.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kelownacapnews.com/1cc83b4843cadcc318fd10c3059bc1858e2edc9ab252bee487ea8c664fade62e.json |
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"Maxine Dehart"
] | 2016-08-26T13:00:58 | null | null | Business columnist Maxine DeHart reports that popular clothing shop switches from Orchard Park Mall to Banks Road location. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelownacapnews.com%2Fbusiness%2F389784921.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/32329kelowna10DeHart1.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | DeHart: LAURA clothing store moves to new location | null | null | www.kelownacapnews.com | Sallah Tuer is the general manager of the LAURA ladies fashions store which has relocated from Orchard Park Shopping Centre to Banks Road in Kelowna.
LAURA ladies fashions have relocated in Kelowna from Orchard Park Shopping Centre to 402-1575 Banks Rd., in the former Bowring facility next to Homesense.
The new store is bright, well-appointed and there is loads of parking with easy access to the store. LAURA offers something for every women, no matter how tall or short or what shape you are. All the styles are modern and this year’s new arrivals for fall are wonderful, with colours of corals, navy, lime green, beautiful blue tones and of course the staple black. This new store location now has a devoted dress shop within the store, which is separate from all the other fashions. It makes it easier to shop for what you are looking for. Look also for handbags and jewelry accessories. I purchased a really cool pair of sun glasses at an exceptional price. With 10 staff, Sallah Tuer is the general manager.
The Mortgage Centre has relocated from 1553 Harvey Ave. to 213-1579 Sutherland Ave. Irene Wilkinson and Les Yeager are now joined by Carol Dorm and Dwight Folk. Call 250-861-4222.
The Downtown Kelowna Association has a new board of directors for 2016-17. Congratulations to new president Dan Allen, of Doc Willoughbys. Joining him on the board are Yarden Gershony, Rush Ihas Hardwick LLP (vice-president); Rob Collins, Grant Thornton LLP (treasurer); Angie Bricker, Georgie Girl Vintage (secretary); Dustin Sargent, Streaming Café (past president); Nikki Csek, Csek Creative; Jason Guyitt, Delta Grand Hotel; Jan Johnson, Tigerlily Fashions; Brent Lobson, Imperial Parking; Jim Meiklejohn, Meiklejohn Architects; Renata Mills, Festivals Kelowna; Trevor Neill, Mosaic Books; and Renee Wasylyk, Troika Developments. I am delighted to be the representative on the board as a liaison for Kelowna city council. Peggy Athans is the executive director of the association.
Michelle Corsicana is the new owner of The Kore Dance Project, 1774 Baron Rd., in Kelowna. Formerly known as DanceForce, Corsicana purchased the business from Lynn Deschner, who retired. She is continuing on with the classes that Deschner previously offered, but has added acro and aerial hoop classes this year. She has also hired new teachers. There are not many, if any, dance studios in the area that offer, and also perform or compete with them at dance competitions. Corsicana has been an acro teacher for more than 10 years and she is also certified with Acrobatique. Dance is her passion. Full classes start Sept. 12. Bring-a-Buddy week is Oct. 3 to 7. Call 250-712-2202; online thekoredance-project.com.
Partners Graham Watson and Donovan Roberts have started EnviroCut, a 100 per cent emission-free lawn care company. Both formerly of Summit Tools, the two have mounted solar panels to their trailer to charge the batteries that their equipment uses, thus creating less pollution and running quieter as well. The new trend in business is to go green and Graham and Donovan want to be at the front of the pack. They would like to help homeowners and businesses reduce their carbon footprint and offer lawn care, yard cleanups and trips to the dump. Free estimates and senior discounts. EnviroCut is now accepting bookings for next spring 2017. Call 250-470-8163; online envirocutlawn@shaw.ca.
Next time you are downtown or at the Town Centre Mall, make sure you stop into Annegret’s Chocolates and grab a gelato cone or cup. It’s incredible. Annegret makes the gelato in-house with eight per cent fat content. I tried the Mozart Chocolate (hazelnuts) and Quark (raspberry). Then, to top it all off, they asked me to try a scoop of the Cherry Mania. Unbelievable and reasonably priced.
Congratulations to Madeline Kempf and Cassandra Lum of Okanagan College’s School of Business, who were two of only six college students in B. C to receive the Premier’s International Scholarships this year. The awards valued at between $8,000 and $10,000 each assist students studying a wide variety of subjects ranging from fine arts and nursing to potential studies at colleges and universities around the world.
This is pretty cool. Canadian musicians Robbie G and 3-time Juno and 5-time MMVA winner and 2009’s Canadian Man of the Year, Moka Only, recently visited Kelowna to shoot their new vacation inspired music video. The video was directed by Kelowna resident Matt Bhird (who also works at the Ramada Hotel), a life-long friend of Robbie G and Moka Only. Bhird was honoured to work on such a great project and was eager to showcase the Okanagan Valley to the world.
Local chef Mark Filatow, of Waterfront Wines, is competing to become the B.C. champion to represent the province in the Canadian Culinary Championships being held in February in Kelowna. The qualifying competition is being held in Victoria in November with 10 chefs from B.C. competing.
Local company Clearoma Industries recently shipped a load of their proven odour destroying project to several restoration companies working to remediate the damage to homes and offices affected by the recent fires in Fort McMurray. Clearoma president Darrel Bensmiller formerly owned Okanagan Laboratories and Chemac. After their sale he refined the odour destroyer and called it Clearoma. Clearoma distributes to janitorial companies, hotels and retailers. You can purchase it locally at Canadian Tire, Cooper Medical and Fibreclean Supply. The popular consumer four-ounce spray bottle sells for $7. Call 250-763-0056; website clearoma.com.
If you love Rhythm & Blues, Soul Music and the Big Motown hits from groups like the Temptations, Sam & Dave, Wilson Picket, Stevie Wonder, James Brown and Aretha Franklin, you won’t want to miss Rann Berry’s Soul of Motown Revue on Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Kelowna Community Theatre. They have added two sunken dance floor areas into the stage area so that people, who want to dance, can now dance without disturbing other’s views. Rann and his crew create the atmosphere of a Detroit nightclub in the 1970’s which is super funky and soulful. Special guest vocalist Vicky Nish will be adding her powerful heartfelt vocals to the show with her amazing Aretha Franklin tribute. Tickets at selectyourtickets.com or call 250-762-5050.
You really should eat here. Dehli Cuisine & Bar has opened at 271 Bernard Ave., owned and managed by Govind Siwach. Chef Manoj Sharma has assembled a large menu of East Indian cuisine including appetizers, seafood and tandoori sizzlers, vegetarian, paneer and chicken specialties, along with seafood and lamb. Believe it or not, they offer eight different selections of tandoori nan breads, four regular and four stuffed. I was in heaven with all the selection of naan breads and my favorite was the garlic naan. We were in a large party and tried several dishes, including the vegetable and chicken biryani rice, pea’s rice, lamb roganjosh, palak paneer, Dehli butter chicken, chicken tikka masala, bhindi do pyazza, vegetable pakora and vegetable potli samosa. Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. Tia Giles is the manager of the restaurant. Call 778-478-7979. Congratulations to Madison Kapchinsky and Emery Bardock, the low gross winners, and Gloria Morgan and Abby Pavelich, the low net winners of the inaugural Harvest Ladies Amateur Two-Ball Golf Tournament. A donation of $7,000 was donated to the Central Okanagan Hospice Association and will go towards education and training programs, supporting the hospice house with furniture and décor and helping with gardening projects. Next year’s tournament is July 24, 2017.
Kelowna Community Resources will host Job Readiness for the 21st Century. If you are unemployed and looking for work, a 50-plus worker, person with a self-identified disability, permanent injury or chronic health concern or an immigrant, you can apply for this no-cost, six-week training course starting Aug. 29. Call 778-484-5587.
The Kelowna Community Concert Association is welcoming new subscribers to their series of concerts or 2016-17. There are five exciting new concerts at $90 for all five, held at the Kelowna Community Theatre from September to April. Sue MacDonald is the program chair of the association. Call 250-765-2835 or visit the website kelowna-communityconcerts.org
I would like to thank everyone for your hundreds of birthday wishes through emails, texts, stops by the hotel, stops on the street and events, phone calls and Facebook messages. All very much humbly appreciated.
Birthdays of the week: Happy 80th Abby Sones (Aug. 13); happy 70th Roger Sellick (Aug. 7); happy 65th Cathy Slade (Aug. 12); Wilbur Turner (Aug. 10); Jacquie Kine (Aug. 10); Christine Daley (Aug. 10); Travis Huva (Aug. 11); Cathy Slade (Aug. 12); Willy Burgess (Aug. 12); John Wright (Aug. 12); Craig Hostland (Aug. 12); Rupert Gruen (Aug. 13); Kali Howden (Aug. 13); Dave Renner (Aug.13); Randy McBride (Aug. 14); Lorne Ettinger (Aug. 15); Herb Comben (Aug. 16); Reagan Krivsky (Aug.16); Amanda Zais (Aug. 16); Brad Buchanan (Aug. 17); Peter Lepold (Aug. 17).
Maxine DeHart is a Kelowna city councillor and local hotelier. Phone her at 250-979-4546, 250-862-7662, fax 250-860-3173, E-mail maxdehart@telus.net. | http://www.kelownacapnews.com/business/389784921.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kelownacapnews.com/f2bd49fdbf91db5c6f63e7a594ef0b7501a542f592e2b2ca7c19876a8e097042.json |
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"Charlie Hodge"
] | 2016-08-26T13:11:50 | null | null | As is often the result, the journey became the destination…Life with a six-year-old is rarely dull. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelownacapnews.com%2Fopinion%2F390620311.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Hodge: Train brings annoying reality to holiday expedition | null | null | www.kelownacapnews.com | I’m proud to say there is still a significant part of me which has not yet grown up.
Hope it remains that way.
I had a grand ‘adventure’ last week that rekindled some of that sparkle for life and imagination.
Tez and I had the pleasure of escorting granddaughter Taylor to Canyon Hot Springs, on the Trans Canada Highway between Sicamous and Revelstoke, for a gathering of sorts.
As is often the result, the journey became the destination—not that Canyon Hot Springs wasn’t fun, but the trip was ‘funner.’
Life with a six-year-old is rarely dull.
All of us were pretty stoked about the trip before we even left Kelowna as we all stayed up way too late the night before.
Consequently the anticipated ‘slow, easy packing’ of the car the next morning turned into a major maze-managing mayhem, taking almost double the anticipated time and tabulating triple the irritation.
Regardless, bright-eyed and bushy tailed Grandpa and Grandma hit the road with our special six-year-old guest of honour as entertainment coordinator.
My first job as transportation manager for the road trip was to verify that both my companions were up for an adventure. Taylor confirmed she was and there was never any question about Grandma.
Though Canyon Hot Springs was the targeted destination for the three of us, we decided a visit to the legendary Enchanted Forest was a priority.
Besides, Enchanted was on route and as adventurers it was almost our duty to check it out.
“Adventures are what adventurers do,” Taylor concluded, affirmatively nodding her head.
However, we were quickly sidetracked by yet another adventure.
Grandma Tez saw it first. A mega tourist-trap, child-attention-grabber facility nicely located in the middle of nowhere—or at least a very large field.
Taylor was literally out of the car before I had the ignition off. Forget the Enchanted Forest, our granddaughter was captivated with The Log Barn.
A plethora of various themed characters and creatures, mostly dinosaurs, are spread about the attractively designed, flower-filled, indoor/outdoor family-oriented facility.
Taylor thought it was very funny when I suggested Grandma sometimes reminded me of a T-Rex, but Grandma did not find it so witty.
Thankfully Taylor’s enthusiasm for the impressive Taradactyl characters swinging high above our heads redirected the conversation.
After exploring the facility the road trip continued towards the highly anticipated destination.
Admittedly the “adventure to the Enchanted Forest” was not solely about Taylor’s enjoyment. There was a tad of influence involved from both Tez and moi.
For both of us the adventure marked a return trip to the attraction.
Tez had been there 30 years before with her first born and I had visited 20 years before with granddaughter Chelsea.
While Tez and I have both changed a lot, the Enchanted Forest had thankfully not.
Except for the size of the parking lot and throngs of visitors, not a lot is different.
Certainly by the state of many of the ornaments and displays a new layer of paint has not been added—so it gets full points for originality.
Watching Taylor’s eyes light up and her energy level escalate made the journey worthwhile.
I’m not sure which of us had the most fun, although I suggest it was pretty much a triple tie.
Certainly Taylor and Grandma enjoyed all of the interactive displays including, much to Grandma’s chagrin, climbing the giant tree house. (As official photographer, I had to remain behind to record the event for posterity.)
We spent a good hour at least wandering between displays of various nursery rhyme worlds such as the Old Lady Who Lived in a Shoe, Three Little Pigs, and the Land of Oz. It was well worth the stop.
Though it was a fantasy world there was no city council section.
There has been some change at Enchanted which, although interesting, may not have been well planned.
The forest now has a neighbour. A high flying aerial adventure playground has sprung to life adjacent to the forest with climbing towers, zip lines, ropes and ladders, and exciting looking swings.
While it certainly draws a large crowd no clear creative consideration was given towards the new facility’s location.
A buffer of trees between the two facilities would greatly enhance both.
It is challenging for anyone, young or old, to remain fixated or enchanted while in the forest with all of the audio and visual activity going on behind the scenes.
Regardless, filled with visions of nursery rhyme heroes fresh in our heads we piled back into the car and continued our quest to reach Canyon Hot Springs.
For the better part of the next two days, Tez and I pretty much lived in a giant hot tub soaking in the healing waters of the hot springs.
Taylor, her mom and others joined us part of the time but with not the same dedication or skill at doing nothing that we have perfected.
The two of us would likely still be floating around at the hot springs if not for two factors: One’s skin can only prune up so much before becoming a permanent wrinkle—and sleep deprivation.
I am not sure how a tourist resort survives located right next to an active railway line that operates (loudly) around the clock.
Our first night I was awakened six times by the train passing some 30 feet from our cabin, on night two only four times (must have been exhaustion from the night before).
So, while I may have not completely grown up and my brain still loves being a part-time kid, I admit my body has a different view.
A return trek to the Enchanted Forest somewhere down the dusty road of life may be possible—but I think I will pass on the train. | http://www.kelownacapnews.com/opinion/390620311.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kelownacapnews.com/bc109438bbeaee88439d77c7402a06f89c993f4a109fa2581b10e46096025cbd.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T16:51:41 | null | null | “As we’re unable to move the airport, we need to ensure that we have the available land to support the growth of YLW ... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelownacapnews.com%2Fnews%2F391757511.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/96148kelownaHyxdEuS8.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Agricultural Land Commission clears the way for Kelowna Airport expansion | null | null | www.kelownacapnews.com | City of Kelowna
The Agricultural Land Commission cleared the way for an expansion to Kelowna Airport and approved the agricultural land reserve exclusion application.
YLW applied to the ALC to exclude four properties at the south end of the airport lands to be used for aeronautical-related, airside development. The exclusion of these 22 hectares are needed for future airside development and expansion at YLW, securing long-term sustainability of operations.
“This decision was exceptionally important,” said Sam Samaddar, Airport Director, in a press release. “As we’re unable to move the airport, we need to ensure that we have the available land to support the growth of YLW for future generations.”
As a part of the ALC’s application process, YLW incorporated extensive public feedback. The ALC’s approval is subject to conditions including YLW’s completion of the mitigation measures and agricultural enhancement strategies as outlined in the Agricultural Impact Assessment, submitted as part of the proposal.
“YLW recognizes the importance of agriculture and agri-tourism as an economic driver for both the Okanagan Valley and the airport,” said Shayne Dyrdal, Senior Airport Finance and Corporate Services Manager. “YLW has been active in supporting the local agri-tourism economy by identifying opportunities to highlight the sector to travelers, partnering with local agri-tourism businesses and involving community partners wherever possible.”
The full decision record and approval conditions will be posted by the ALC on its website at www.alc.gov.bc.ca. | http://www.kelownacapnews.com/news/391757511.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kelownacapnews.com/0b5a0d655ecfb4c5789af5ed75452aeb255a37ae3f444f22575a02ece0a4d46c.json |
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"Warren Henderson"
] | 2016-08-26T14:51:20 | null | null | With Jason Smith at the helm, Kelowna's WHL team kicks off main camp Saturday | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelownacapnews.com%2Fsports%2F391335691.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/65880kelownakrock.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | New coach takes reins for Rockets camp | null | null | www.kelownacapnews.com | For the third straight year, the Kelowna Rockets will head into training camp with a new head coach.
Jason Smith, a 15-year NHL veteran and former assistant with the Ottawa Senators, will officially grab the reins when the Rockets open their main camp on Saturday morning at Prospera Place.
In making the transition to major junior, Smith will get help from Kris Mallette and Travis Crickard, both of whom are back for their third tours of duty on the coaching staff.
"I'm a little more comfortable now that we have two assistant coaches with two years under their belts, so there's stability on that side of it," said Rockets president and GM Bruce Hamilton. "Jason (Smith) is going to have to get his feet wet, to learn what goes on here. It's way different than pro because there, it's mostly about what the players do today.
"Here in junior, you're developing the players and projecting what they can do in three months, in some cases," Hamilton added. "Once he gets some experience at that, I'm sure Jason will be fine."
Hamilton expects close to 50 players for the start of the team's main camp this weekend. With the likes of Tyson Baillie, Rourke Chartier and Justin Kirkland all projected to move on, the Rockets will have some holes to fill at forward this season. With that in mind, Hamilton acquired forward Jake Kryski from Kamloops last week for a pair of defencemen, Joe and Danny Gatenby.
All in all, Hamilton is upbeat about the prospects of the 2016-17 WHL campaign.
"We lost some key guys but we return some substantial players and we should be strong on the back end," he said. "I'm real excited about this team, I think they're going to play an exciting style of game. We'll have a great division, too, so there won't be any easy nights."
The Rockets will open their WHL exhibition schedule Saturday, Sept. 3 at home to Victoria.
Merkley update…
If all goes as expected, it will likely be October before Nick Merkley makes a return to the Kelowna Rockets' lineup.
The 19-year-old centre has been in Phoenix this month, rehabbing his injured right knee with help from the medical staff of the NHL's Arizona Coyotes.
The Calgary native has been sidelined since Feb. 5 of last season, after suffering a torn ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) in a game against the Spokane Chiefs.
"It all hinges on his rehab and how it heals, that'll determine when we'll see him back," said Rockets president and GM Bruce Hamilton. "Healing is one thing, but between the ears is another. He has to feel confident coming back, he'll be wearing a brace, there are lot of things to get used to.
"It's a very common injury though, I'm sure Nick will bounce back and be fine. The main thing is there's no rush, he needs to heal fully." | http://www.kelownacapnews.com/sports/391335691.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kelownacapnews.com/036c318b0616bd908bc43f61d9b4be3794ec7153dd5416921bdd5bb2593ee721.json |
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"Norm Letnick"
] | 2016-08-26T18:50:34 | null | null | Being involved in music or sport and having access to cultural activities can have a significant positive impact on us and on our kids. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelownacapnews.com%2Fnews%2F391337911.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Letnick: Arts, culture, sport grants awarded | null | null | www.kelownacapnews.com | Passing on an appreciation for culture, music and sport is one of the most important things one generation can do for the next.
Here in Kelowna, we are fortunate to have many clubs, societies and organizations that provide opportunities for us and our children to benefit from pursuing cultural, athletic and musical interests.
This month, I and my local MLA colleagues Christy Clark (Westside-Kelowna) and Steve Thomson (Kelowna-Mission), announced 14 organizations offering sport, arts and culture programs in Kelowna have received $335,000 through the government’s community gaming grant program.
Provincewide, these grants benefit more than 5,000 local non-profits every year, providing
$135 million in total funds, and helping enrich the lives of our families by keeping these extracurricular activities affordable.
Whether at home or within the community, being involved in music or sport and having access to cultural activities can have a significant positive impact on us and on our kids.
These pursuits foster an awareness of the broader world in which we live by informing us about those who came before us.
They present us with role models that spark our ambition and teach valuable life lessons in commitment, perseverance and triumph over adversity.
In Kelowna, five long-established musical organizations received grants this year. The Kelowna City Concert Band has been performing here for well over 100 years, while the Kelowna International Choir and the Okanagan Festival Singers have both been delighting audiences for 30 years.
Meanwhile, our residents and children have benefited from the Kelowna Community Music School’s instruction for a full 40 years, while the Early Music Studio has been making music from traditional, period instruments in Kelowna for 20 years.
I’m glad to know our grants will help these fine institutions continue to bring music into our community.
Sport programs are also very important in Kelowna, and six sport organizations benefited from grants this year.
Kelowna’s Springboard Diving Club, Volleyball Club, Youth Soccer Association and Ringette Association, as well as the West Kelowna Minor Hockey Association and the Westside Ringette Association will use these funds to get our community moving and keep our kids progressing in the activities they love.
Finally, the Arts Council of the Central Okanagan, the Central Okanagan Heritage Society and the Kelowna Art Gallery Association will also get grants to continue their good work of giving our community access to local history and art.
I know our community is a better place to live and raise a family because of organizations like these, and I’m proud to see them receiving such important support from the government.
If you know of a non-profit organization that serves our community and could benefit from supplemental funding, feel free to call my office at 250-765-8516 (or toll free at 866-765-8516) to find out more about how to apply for community gaming grants through the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development.
Norm Letnick is the Liberal MLA for Kelowna-Lake Country and B.C.’s agriculture minister. | http://www.kelownacapnews.com/news/391337911.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kelownacapnews.com/534b13b1c24249351916e8752599bbee84ce1742bc0b03804e4893e3575a21fc.json |
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"Staff Writer"
] | 2016-08-26T13:06:37 | null | null | Your BC 'Best Shot' photo contest is now underway. Check out our top 3 photo tips. Entry deadline July 4th 2016 | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelownacapnews.com%2Fcommunity%2F385143581.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/27632abbotsfordJenniferprochazka.happiness-daisy-lou.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | We want your best photos | null | null | www.kelownacapnews.com | Photo Contest Deadline July 4th 2016: UPLOAD YOUR PHOTO HERE
With summer-like weather providing great photo opportunities, there's no better time to put your skills to use and submit your best shots to a contest being presented by London Drugs, Black Press Community News Media and one of the top ten air shows in the world - the Abbotsford International Airshow.
Almost 2,000 entries have already been entered for the fourth annual "Your Best Shot" contest for amateur photographers around B.C. It's time for you to enter your best photo!
Photographers are encouraged to send in their favourite photos from the past 12 months, including those taken during major events.
Whether it's an action-packed sports shot, a colourful scenic landscape or an amazing portrait, budding photographers are encouraged to send it in.
Contestants can submit up to five of their favourite photos for a chance to win some spectacular prizes.
The contest is now open and runs until July 4th.
All photos will be judged by a panel of experts on subject, composition, impact and other criteria.
Finalists will receive full VIP access to the Abbotsford International Airshow, which runs August 12th to 14th, with preferred viewing to take photos of all the action.
They will also compete for more than $1,500 in prizes and the chance to be named the Next Generation Amateur Photographer of the Year.
TOP THREE PHOTO TIPS:
Last year, Black Press received more than 2,000 entries for the Your Best Shot contest from
amateur photographers from more than eighty communities including; the Fraser Valley,Kelowna, Vancouver and communities throughout B.C.
More than 60 finalists gathered at the Abbotsford International Airshow, submitting their best photos for the final competition. The winner of last year's Next Generation Amateur Photographer of the Year award was Ken McAllister of Surrey.
The winner of the 2014 Next Generation Amateur Photographer of the Year was Steve Dutt, Surrey, BC and in 2013 Rod Jones of Abbotsford was acclaimed the winner. To submit an entry, click here.
Are you a Youtube or Vimeo enthusiast?
If you have taken video in the last 12 months, you could be eligible to participate in the Amateur Videographer of the Year contest. Simply send us a link to a video taken in the last 12 months. Video to be no longer than 3 minutes in length. Any genre of video may be entered. Maximum of five video links per entry.
A select number of videographers will be invited to join us at the Abbotsford International Airshow to compete for great prizes and the overall title. All photographers attending the show will automatically be entitled to enter the Videographer of the Year contest. Deadline July 4th 2016. Send entries to contests@abbynews.com . Please mark subject line Videographer of the Year Contest.
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Abbotsford International Airshow : August 12, 13 and 14
This year's airshow will feature all-time favourite static and air displays, as well as the fourth annual twilight show complete with pyrotechnics.
A few of this year's performers include:
USN F/A-18 Super Hornet
CF Hawk and Harvard II
422 Sqn SAR Demo
Canadian Skyhawks
Screamin Sasquatch
HFM A1 Skyraider
HFF Spitfire Mk IVe
HFF F8F Bearcat
Indy Boys Jet Bus
Team Rocket Aerobatics
CF-18 Hornet
Plus another year of amazing AV8FX Pyrotechnics.
The Breitling Jet Team, a seven-plane civilian jet team, has been added to the lineup for a second year running. The team, based in Dijon, France, will provide another incredible flying display.
“Our patrons will get to see two of the world’s finest jet teams in one venue, with both the Canadian Forces Snowbirds and Breitling Jet Teams set to perform in 2016,” said airshow president Jim Reith.
The Breitling Jet Team was created by Breitling, a major Swiss watchmaker, and will be flying fast and powerful L-39C Albatros aircraft.
Organizers say the show will be "a meticulously co-ordinated ballet in which planes sometimes fly within three metres of each other, at speeds of over 700 km/h" and fly "a rapid-fire succession of figures that are perfectly calculated, mastered, synchronized and fine-tuned down to the smallest details."
Gates open August 12th at 3.30pm. Enjoy your afternoon and evening prior to an amazing Fireworks finale. Saturday August 12th/13th gates open at 9am. Don't forget, the Twilight and Daytime Programs are very different. Check online for details. http://www.abbotsfordairshow.com/tickets/
For more information, visit www.abbotsfordairshow.com. | http://www.kelownacapnews.com/community/385143581.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kelownacapnews.com/2a58a5ff0b81bdc61789c1bc762b528870ae54051ff182ce01584ff0ca736674.json |
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] | 2016-08-30T16:51:42 | null | null | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelownacapnews.com%2Fnews%2F391756861.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Kelowna man killed while walking on train tracks | null | null | www.kelownacapnews.com | The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died in Spence's Bridge on Aug. 27, 2016.
He was Jonathon Christopher Harris, 40, of Kelowna.
"At about 3:50 a.m. on Aug. 27, 2016, the conductor of an eastbound Via Rail passenger train, travelling from Vancouver to Kamloops, saw Harris walking westbound on the rail tracks where they pass through the community of Spence's Bridge," said Larry Marzinzik Regional Coroner, in a press release.
"The train could not stop in time, nor could Harris get off the tracks in time, to prevent Harris from being struck by the train. He was deceased at the scene."
The BC Coroners Service and RCMP continue to investigate this death. Harris's family has been notified of his death. | http://www.kelownacapnews.com/news/391756861.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kelownacapnews.com/d07dfdbbce432c9edb64a23a71d61be718860ca650e048bc40fc156a5b5bf0e1.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T00:48:41 | null | null | The pop star and Matchbox Twenty front man talks being recognized as an LGBTQ ally and the future of the band. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelownacapnews.com%2Fentertainment%2F391671081.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/53361penticton0831-Rob-Thomas-Ben-Watts-004.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Rob Thomas on the right side of history and the future of Matchbox Twenty | null | null | www.kelownacapnews.com | Rob Thomas hopes one day people will not be recognized for being allies to the LGBTQ community, it will be the norm.
In April the Matchbox Twenty front man and solo pop star was the recipient of an Ally Award from the Trevor Project, a nonprofit suicide hotline specifically made for LGBTQ youth.
“It seemed to me like the most absurd thing to be in a world where someone has to point out that there is something special about recognizing other people’s civil liberties and other people’s right to be exactly who they were born to be,” Thomas said.
With many friends in the community, Thomas would play shows and attend events in support, but that’s not where he starts as an ally.
“It probably starts with common sense, and recognizing that you have it,” Thomas said, calling the support being on the “right side of history.”
“Eventually that’s what’s going to happen is everybody that has that backwards ass way of thinking is dying off and people are becoming — I don’t want to call it tolerant. I tolerate my neighbours loud stereo. To say you tolerate something is saying ‘well, I’ll allow it. It’s not right, but I tolerate it.’ I think acceptance is more what we’re talking about.”
While pointing to individual instances of discrimination or bullying can create the illusion of lack of progress, Thomas notes that strides are being made.
“It’s easy to fall back and say we haven’t made any changes,” Thomas said. “But if you also realize that the law of the land now is gay marriage is allowed and it’s legal — which I probably could never have imagined a decade ago — you see this progress being made.”
He likened the fight for LGBTQ rights to racism, the fact that it is still a complex issue with many incidents of cultural relapse can overshadow progress.
“Having a black president does mean we have made a stride in one direction that we are moving towards the right side of history, something better, even if it takes way longer than it should,” Thomas said.
Thomas’ music is not political, focusing more intimately on the ins and outs of relationships between people, but he professes that he is a “news junkie,” likewise with politics. He has made multiple appearances on HBO’s political roundtable Real Time with Bill Maher as a panelist.
“Me in my personal life (I’m) much more outspoken. I don’t usually use my music as a platform to do that, unless somebody asks, it’s not something I shy away from, but also I’m not U2, I’m singing 3AM not Sunday Bloody Sunday,” Thomas said.
The future of Matchbox Twenty
In April, Matchbox Twenty guitarist Kyle Cook announced via his Instagram account that he was leaving the band, focusing on his duo Rivers and Rust.
However, Thomas hopes that there is still a future for Matchbox Twenty, who last put out an album, North, in 2012.
“I heard about it probably a couple hours before everyone else did. Listen, I think what’s happened, I’m hoping, it’s just kind of a knee-jerk reaction to how my schedule has made it where if they wanted to work this summer, they can’t because I’m working,” Thomas said. “I don’t mean to say in any way that they can’t live without me, but they can’t go out and tour Matchbox without me and I think that’s really a bummer.”
Thomas is a man with little downtime. He said he hasn’t had time off in 20 years. Recording, promoting and touring his solo efforts while trying to record and promote albums with Matchbox Twenty simultaneously.
“I think he got to a certain point where (Cook) said ‘I’m just not going to wait around anymore.’ What I’m hoping is next year we get all our ducks back in a row and make a decision to do something together. I just can’t imagine Matchbox without Kyle,” Thomas said.
For him, it was the first time the two worlds have overlapped to this degree.
“This is the first time that it has really kind of conflicted with what everyone wanted to do,” Thomas said.
Matchbox Twenty is always going to be a part of Thomas’ life.
“I don’t feel like I need it, but I hope that I don’t step out from it because it’s still a giant part of my identity. I put all of my youth into that. I wrote and wrote and wrote and some of the best songs I’ve ever written are kind of during that world. So it’s not something I’m ever trying to run away from,” Thomas said. “No matter how long I go solo, or if I stay solo for the rest of my life, if people say ‘Rob from Matchbox Twenty,’ that’s always going to be true.”
Rob Thomas plays the South Okanagan Events Centre on Aug. 31. Tickets are available at the SOEC box office or online at www.valleyfirsttix.com. | http://www.kelownacapnews.com/entertainment/391671081.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kelownacapnews.com/91cedd70b0d6512fd8d20554e4650fe7928c9100a45c9c67aa02e00782a90380.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:57:37 | null | null | Sky Corporation is a game changer in media and entertainment content and it has become the leader in its game. Sky has earned the reputation of being a constant | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.moosemessenger.com%2Fmore-contact-options-for-sky-technical-support%2F.json | http://www.moosemessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/XMEN_Offers_FibreUL_552.png_1334121849-261x300.png | en | null | More Contact Options for Sky Technical Support | null | null | www.moosemessenger.com | More Contact Options for Sky Technical Support
By Kathleen Orr | May 24, 2016 | Broadband Choices
Sky Corporation is a game changer in media and entertainment content and it has become the leader in its game. Sky has earned the reputation of being a constant innovator in coming up with new products and services that revolutionizes the entertainment landscape. They have introduced the Pay-TV service and now they are at the forefront of media by introducing Sky Q in households. Sky Q is their cutting edge offer for 2016.
If you are in need of technical help because your broadband connection has suddenly dropped, there are people from Sky who will assist you. If you are having any technical difficulty there are people at Sky who are trained to help fix the problem for you.
Dialling the Sky phone number 0844 385 1222 is the fastest way to interact with the Sky customer service team for any query related to the customer account.
Another way is by doing it online. From the Sky help centre website you can access a wide range of guides and information that may help solve or guide you through common issues regarding broadband and other Sky services. Raising a ticket is also possible when you are online.
Online Community
You can also visit popular community boards where they discuss common issues they have encountered with Sky and the solutions they either acquired through a customer service representative or through another person who posted in the forum. That way, you won’t have to spend your vacant hours phoning in your issues.
If you are still undecided, there are many ways to get more information apart from picking up the phone. The Sky customer support communities online provide huge amount of information on all things related to Sky products and services. As a forum, a lot of questions have already been provided with answers. Plus, the discussion thread is worth taking a look at to see if any of your questions have already been answered.
Sky Tweets
The Twitter feed of Sky is also one relevant space for common Q&As from customers. Just like community forums, discussions are quite many and you can also pitch your questions directly for Sky to answer. As it is social media, in order to deliver quick responses companies are motivated to spend time online in answering questions from its Twitter community.
Tweet your questions through @SkyHelpTeam. If you scroll through the feeds, most likely, there are answers there that can relate to your concern at hand. There is also a Facebook presence for Sky. Find Sky’s page on the social network and send them a message or create a post for your question.
More Information
If you’d like to get more information as well as get assistance in understanding the latest product and service promotions from Sky, the customer service contact number to call in the UK is 0844 800 3115. All you need to do is dial up to get in touch with a Sky customer care representative for any inquiries related to your Sky TV.
You can email your questions to the Help centre using your Sky email ID. | http://www.moosemessenger.com/more-contact-options-for-sky-technical-support/ | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.moosemessenger.com/2349d17c504576ccd42fe044a9814cb3e9681f8659ffec96594d4d09694b3532.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:58:01 | null | null | Fibre really provide faster connectivity, and reliable too. Take for example, Sky’s Fibre Pro, which claims a speed of up to 76 MB. The standard average | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.moosemessenger.com%2Fsky-broadband-choices-appeal-to-all%2F.json | http://www.moosemessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/sky-broadband-tv-growth-quarterly-figures-march-16_w720-300x169.png | en | null | Sky Broadband Choices Appeal To All | null | null | www.moosemessenger.com | Sky Broadband Choices Appeal To All
By Kathleen Orr | June 7, 2016 | Broadband Choices
Fibre really provide faster connectivity, and reliable too. Take for example, Sky’s Fibre Pro, which claims a speed of up to 76 MB. The standard average broadband user has gotten to a lesser degree than what they have signed up for nowadays though. The regulator firm, Ofcom, noted this.
Sky ADSL and Fibre Broadband both run through the BT Network. Sky is lagging behind other providers in Fibre Optics, however is still leading in speed
Sky Is The Best
Ofcom is saying that among all the big providers, Sky’s 38 MB Fibre has the least degradation in terms of speed. Meaning that Sky can commit to the speed they are advertising.
Sky’s Connect package is the main option for rural areas. Compared with the other Sky Broadband choices, Connect is substantially lower as it is part of the non-LLU areas.
Connect offers speed of up to 8 MB, which is now considered below the minimum and average speed expectations. The slower speed is also subject to frequent traffic instability.
It is turning out to be more expensive also as Sky has to ride on BT’s infrastructure and pay them for using the existing exchanges. Refer to a Sky contact number for your
Positive Side
What is seen, as a positive note for Connect is that its capped package runs to 40 GB. This capped value is considered generous. Although Connect has a data limit, it is still considered better value compared with other competitors.
In terms of the other available deals, Sky is not imposing any form of restrictions. Connect appears to be the sole exception. For the rest, there is no limit in available downloads. Customers are likewise not limited to a Fair Usage Policy, traffic management and no data capping.
Sky is at the forefront of offering this truly unrestricted service. BT has followed thereafter. TalkTalk has followed suit after the two. To define truly unlimited means that Sky has no strings in the fine print to spring surprises to consumers later
Enough On 2GB
There are those who get by with 2 GB a month limit. Households using the net only for browsing a couple of web pages and email reading are bearing this internet speed. Using Sky Broadband Lite is making this an option for many.
If you are more into watching through the iPlayer, accessing then downloading big chunks of files, or online radio listening is a daily habit then a 2 GB per month may not suffice. Doing these things regularly will result in going over that limit..
It will be best to contact Sky and ask which package suits your household
Customers taking on the Sky Broadband Lite contract will be getting free access to wi-fi hotspots in the country. Branches of the big chains, which include Eat, Caffe Nero and Pret, are participating. Check with Sky for the rest of the establishments included with your Lite
Sky Routers
Sky is now offering two different wireless routers. Those who are getting the Sky Broadband on its own will receive the standard router. This is the same with those with one of Sky’s standard TV packages
Now for those getting the Sky Q service along with their broadband will get a Sky Q Hub instead. The Hub is Power line compatible. It is also sleeker than the previous routers. As to its compatibility with Power line, it means it can work with other Sky Q devices in providing a better wi-fi signal all over the house.
Going the Sky Q route though is a bit more expensive. The minimum contract is a year and a half long. | http://www.moosemessenger.com/sky-broadband-choices-appeal-to-all/ | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.moosemessenger.com/7904a20c7bdbd0efc81bc56ea4dcdda0b6ccd50e4f4dd0f0672b9ee162f5263a.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:03:13 | null | 2016-06-01T00:00:00 | You’ll get a double shot of cruising with the Cruise Knights playing at Friday’s Cruise Nite and more family Sunday at First Sunday at Santa Paula Airport... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.santapaulatimes.com%2Fnews%2Ffullstory.php%2Faid%2F31152%2FDouble_shot_of_cruising_at_Cruise_Nite%2C_First_Sunday_at_SP_Airport.html.json | http://santapaulatimes.com//admin/pfps_logo.jpg?ver=978 | en | null | Double shot of cruising at Cruise Nite, First Sunday at SP Airport | null | null | www.santapaulatimes.com | By Peggy Kelly
Santa Paula News
You’ll get a double shot of cruising with the Cruise Knights playing at Friday’s Cruise Nite and more family Sunday at First Sunday at Santa Paula Airport Open House!
Both free events draw visitors from throughout Southern California and beyond to enjoy unique activities in the historic Downtown and at the famed Santa Paula Airport.
Cruise Nite, held the First Friday of the Month April through October, will cruise into town early with hundreds of pre-1975 vehicles. Hundreds of vintage car owners drive their sweet rides into town where they park on East Main Street between closed 10th and 7th streets. Side streets are also filled with cars from 5 p.m. to dusk but the party goes on past dark.
Many area restaurants offer Cruise Nite specials, the area has unique shops and there’s plenty of good music, this month featuring the Cruise Knights!
The popular Cruise Knight band features Del Sawyer, Carlos Juarez, Wes Easley, Jerry Byrum and Paul Skeels and will be playing hot tunes at the foot of the historic Odd Fellows Clock Tower building.
Santa Paula’s very own classic rock band will perform from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Well known on the So-Cal classic car show circuit, the Cruise Knights have just performed their fourth annual show at the Kern County Fairgrounds for the National Street Rod Association’s western regional meet.
The band features their favorite rock songs from the 60’s to the 80’s with a couple from the 50’s and 90’s thrown in for good measure.
The group has been performing together for several years and said Skeels, “Santa Paula Cruise Nite is always a great gig!”
Across the street is where Cruise Nite fans can buy custom designed T-shirts, each month a new design of a car that is featured at the first and most famous continuous car show in Ventura County.
Whether a family outing, date night, girls night out or just hanging with the guys, Cruise Nite is a great way to spend Friday evening! | http://www.santapaulatimes.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/31152/Double_shot_of_cruising_at_Cruise_Nite,_First_Sunday_at_SP_Airport.html | en | 2016-06-01T00:00:00 | www.santapaulatimes.com/1c86a841c23b6227af513bbe610673b8ad03c70a2a3c5640e13b6c3389b5cde6.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:57:39 | null | 2016-06-01T00:00:00 | The criminal case against Santa Clara Waste Water-Green Compass and its top employees has been put on hold by the Second Court of Appeals, which was asked... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.santapaulatimes.com%2Fnews%2Ffullstory.php%2Faid%2F31153%2FSCWW-GC_criminal_cases_on_hold_while_Appeals_Court_weighs_conflict_issue.html.json | http://www.santapaulatimes.com//admin/pfps_logo.jpg?ver=826 | en | null | SCWW-GC criminal cases on hold while Appeals Court weighs conflict issue | null | null | www.santapaulatimes.com | By Peggy Kelly
Santa Paula News
The criminal case against Santa Clara Waste Water-Green Compass and its top employees has been put on hold by the Second Court of Appeals, which was asked by the trial’s presiding judge to rule on whether a law firm he recused should remain off the case.
Ventura County Superior Court Judge Kent Kellegrew, who had sent the unusual case to the higher court, announced at the May 24 hearing that the Sixth Division of the appeals court issued a stay on May 13 in the criminal case against Santa Clara Waste Water, its parent company Green Compass, CEO William Mitzel and Assistant General Manager Marlene Faltemier.
The companies, Mitzel and eight other defendants are facing similar felony and misdemeanor counts related to the November 18, 2014 explosions and fire at the wastewater facility on Mission Rock Road, west of Santa Paula.
The explosion caused injuries to those on and off the scene as well as to first responders, including three Santa Paula Firefighters, all later hospitalized with respiratory issues; two have since medically retired. Dozens of people had to be treated for potential exposure including at Ventura County Medical Center where healthcare workers became ill.
Evacuations were ordered and a state of emergency was declared in Ventura County as investigators from county, state and federal agencies — including the Environmental Protection Agency and the FBI — set up and maintained a command post nearby.
After a months long investigation and three-weeks of testimony a Ventura County Grand Jury indicted the companies and employees in August on multiple felony counts ranging from handling hazardous waste with reckless disregard for human life, conspiracy to commit a crime and committing violations causing bodily injuries to withholding information about potential danger to the community, and other charges.
Hazardous chemicals found in a storage locker led to the December filing of a second case against the two companies, Faltemier and Mitzel, also part of the review by the appellate court that Kellegrew requested based on his May 2 ruling removing defense attorneys based on conflict of interest. | http://www.santapaulatimes.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/31153/SCWW-GC_criminal_cases_on_hold_while_Appeals_Court_weighs_conflict_issue.html | en | 2016-06-01T00:00:00 | www.santapaulatimes.com/f2c45525ce5f6a095f4eab3744bf85093759c042087897b43e33cf104b6a8dde.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:58:04 | null | 2016-06-01T00:00:00 | As of press time Monday the identity of two people killed Saturday has not been released after a small experimental airplane they were traveling in lost... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.santapaulatimes.com%2Fnews%2Ffullstory.php%2Faid%2F31154%2FTwo_killed__Saturday_in_plane_crash_into_Aliso_Canyon_area_orchard.html.json | http://santapaulatimes.com//admin/pfps_logo.jpg?ver=476 | en | null | Two killed Saturday in plane crash into Aliso Canyon area orchard | null | null | www.santapaulatimes.com | By Peggy Kelly
Santa Paula News
As of press time Monday the identity of two people killed Saturday has not been released after a small experimental airplane they were traveling in lost power and reportedly hit utility lines before it crashed into an orchard east of Santa Paula.
The two died May 28 about 3 p.m. when the Ventura County Fire and other first responders were called for a report of a downed aircraft near the 1600 block of Aliso Canyon Road, north of Foothill Road and about halfway between Santa Paula and Ventura.
Firefighters were able to see heavy smoke and flames as they came to the scene where the plane crashed into the orchard, three rows of lemon trees from the roadway.
Preliminary information indicated that a single-engine, home-built VariEze aircraft crashed into the orchard with two people aboard and caught fire on impact.
It was reported that the plane was in distress and the pilot was likely trying to make an emergency landing but the plane apparently got tangled in power lines and then crashed, spreading debris for about 100 yards from the point of impact.
The two occupants of the plane were pronounced dead at the scene. | http://www.santapaulatimes.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/31154/Two_killed__Saturday_in_plane_crash_into_Aliso_Canyon_area_orchard.html | en | 2016-06-01T00:00:00 | www.santapaulatimes.com/2b90abf05ea29ef113948dabec6162ef957c1e4a8df6e519663d1cfe5a6314e7.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:06:38 | null | 2016-06-03T00:00:00 | It could almost be called the Ojai (Santa Paula) Music Festival when come June 12 East Main Street will be filled with an eclectic showcase of music for a... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.santapaulatimes.com%2Fnews%2Ffullstory.php%2Faid%2F31161%2FOjai_Music_Festival%3A_Free_closing_concerts_will_be_celebrated_in_SP.html.json | http://www.santapaulatimes.com//admin/pfps_logo.jpg?ver=639 | en | null | Ojai Music Festival: Free closing concerts will be celebrated in SP | null | null | www.santapaulatimes.com | By Peggy Kelly
Santa Paula News
It could almost be called the Ojai (Santa Paula) Music Festival when come June 12 East Main Street will be filled with an eclectic showcase of music for a free gala celebration to mark the closing of the annual event.
It will be the first time in its 70-year history that the festival will wander from Ojai for the closing concert.
Organizers of the Ojai Music Festival and the Santa Paula Chamber of Commerce have partnered in the effort to not only bring the festival to the historic Downtown but to make sure everyone knows there will be two stages offering continuous music.
It is hoped that not only local Ventura County residents will attend but also those out-of-towners that will travel Ojai-Santa Paula Road/Highway 150 to go back to their homes in Los Angeles county on the closing day of the festival.
“Everyone is excited about it,” said Marilyn Appleby, the incoming Chamber of Commerce Chair who has worked closely with organizers on the local event. “It’s a wonderful partnership and the festival group have been great to work with…they really want this to be successful as much as we do!”
Part of ensuring that success has included presentations to the City Council and a road show of chamber and festival officials visiting local clubs and organizations to garner support.
It will be some show: scheduled performers include Egyptian singer Dina El Wedidi and her band; Indian vocalist Aruna Sairam; the International Contemporary Ensemble, 33 musicians performing contemporary classical music that have garnered rave reviews; and the Grammy-winning vocal ensemble Roomful of Teeth.
Rather than repeat their performances they’ll play different music at the street party than what they’ll play in Ojai, and unlike the main show they will trade off and together in a musical celebration not often available to the ear.
This year’s Festival Musical Director is the internationally renowned Peter Sellars, who according to CEO Gina Gutierrez was taken with Santa Paula’s ambiance and history. Sellars selected the Downtown as a venue, the first time the festival has every branched out.
The four-day Ojai Music Festival will feature Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho and showcases her works including the American premieres of the chamber version of “La Passion de Simone” and her newest dramatic creation “Only the Sound Remains”. | http://www.santapaulatimes.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/31161/Ojai_Music_Festival:_Free_closing_concerts_will_be_celebrated_in_SP.html | en | 2016-06-03T00:00:00 | www.santapaulatimes.com/d5a4ce5eb33bbce0548467fe261d744fdbaf5bd10fd740f7dfe14bfb32aed811.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:02:22 | null | 2016-06-03T00:00:00 | A total of 74 students from the Santa Paula Unified School District were named winners of the 36th annual Young Writers’ Contest. The creative writers... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.santapaulatimes.com%2Fnews%2Ffullstory.php%2Faid%2F31170%2F2016_Young_Writers_92_Contest_Winners_Announced.html.json | http://santapaulatimes.com//admin/pfps_logo.jpg?ver=177 | en | null | 2016 Young Writers’ Contest Winners Announced | null | null | www.santapaulatimes.com | Santa Paula News
A total of 74 students from the Santa Paula Unified School District were named winners of the 36th annual Young Writers’ Contest. The creative writers chose various topics to write about that included friends, family, school life, science, nature, disasters, and sports. The students’ short stories covered many genres including adventure, fantasy, horror, mystery, realistic fiction and science fiction. Poetry entries were very creative, humorous, emotional and descriptive. All of the winners were recognized during an Awards Night held at Isbell Middle School on Wednesday, May 18.
With 696 entries received from students in grades 1-8 this year, Brenda DeJamaer, coordinator of the creative writing contest and the District’s Library Education Supervisor, announced the winners in each grade level and category. All winners, from honorable mention to 1st place, received certificates. Cash prizes of $30 for each 1st place; $15 for each 2nd place; and $8 of each 3rd place were awarded. The cash prizes are possible thanks to the many contributions to the Young Writers Contest/Pat Alderson Memorial Fund.
“I enjoyed reading the entries and I am thrilled by the creativity and imagination of the students,” DeJamaer said.
Judging all of the entries was not an easy task. A total of 13 judges were asked to read, evaluate and rank each story and poem assigned to each of them.
The following judges for the contest were recognized for their time, effort, and expertise this year: Mary Schaeffer, Phyllis Dorsey, Jody Ponce, and Angela Borrego-Chavez, all retirees of the school district; Ilene Gavenman, Olivia Escoto, and Bev Mueller all from the Blanchard Community Library; Kate Caflisch from the Santa Paula High School Library; Lynn Cowell, Dan Robles, and John Robles all from the community; Pam Goranson, a published author; and Zoe Appleby, a former Young Writers’ Contest winner.
The following individuals were recognized for their assistance in preparing materials for the judges: Shannon DeJamaer Munoz, Norah Byrom, Kristyn Bennett, and Cynthia Padilla.
Special thanks was given to Rodrigo Munoz, who translated the stories that had been submitted in Spanish and Maria Aguirre who provided translation at the awards program.
DeJamaer acknowledged and thanked the individuals and groups who supported the contest including donations to the Young Writers Contest/Pat Alderson Fund by Jerry Burns and CSEA Chapter 891, Norah Byrom for compiling all winning stories and poems into booklets to be included in each of the school libraries’ collections, and to the Santa Paula Federation of Teachers for their continued support of the contest and for providing and serving refreshments to the winners and their families following the award presentations.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING 2016 YOUNG WRITERS’ CONTEST WINNERS:
GRADE 1 POETRY
1st – Fernando Zirate
“Nothing”
2nd – Annysa Cardenas
“Love is in the Air”
3rd – Ariana Jordan
“The Beach”
GRADE 1 STORY
1st – David Alvarez
“In Space”
2nd – Antonio Calderon
“Shape Shifter”
3rd – Jacqueline Zacarias
“The Little Girl Who went to the Store”
GRADE 2 POETRY
1st – Carlos Valencia
“Best Eagles”
2nd – (TIE)
-- Justine Marquez
“Summer”
-- Shaye Taylor
“The Day My Dad’s Brother Died”
3rd - Tatiana Duenas “Janelle”
GRADE 2 STORY
1st – Wesley Colborn
“My Pet Lizard Fred”
2nd – Breanna Enriquez
“The Day I Turned Into a Mermaid”
3rd – Donovan Banuelos
“Mr Book Goes to the Beach”
Hon. Men.
– Anthony Byrum
“The Night Before 2nd Grade”
GRADE 3 POETRY
1st – Andrew Figueroa
“My Tree Poem”
2nd – Tristan Hill
“My Grandpa”
3rd – Diana Ochoa
“I Love My Brother”
Hon. Men.
-- Airann Tatum
“Teacher”
-- Jacob Ordonez
“A Person”
-- Noah Ramos
“There’s Not a Hole in My Shoe”
-- Serenity Burboa
“Christmas”
GRADE 3 STORY
1st – Javier Garcia
“The Case of the Missing Book”
2nd – Emma Ruiz
“Book Adventure”
3rd – Anthony Robledo
“The Lost Ball at Dodger Stadium”
Hon Men.
– Aaron Ruiz
“The Guitar Lesson”
-- Destiny Kolbeck
“The Zebra Thief”
-- Diana Ochoa
“How Tiger Got His Stripes”
-- Heaven Martinez
“Becoming Mermaids”
GRADE 4 POETRY
1st – Giselle Guerra
“Unicorns”
2nd – Aaliyah Kendricks
“Clay”
3rd – Guadalupe Martinez
“Honey”
Hon. Men.
-- Rene Ramirez
“The Desert”
GRADE 4 STORY
1st – Serenity Hernandez
“Horrible Trip”
2nd – (TIE)
-- Angelique Lewis
“The Harbor”
-- Jazmin Guevara
“TV Trouble”
3rd – Anna Lopez
“The Worst Day Ever” | http://www.santapaulatimes.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/31170/2016_Young_Writers_92_Contest_Winners_Announced.html | en | 2016-06-03T00:00:00 | www.santapaulatimes.com/8698b1ab00ad7edc7d01b21362668d54de31f83f931db7507565901cf0051865.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:58:54 | null | 2016-06-15T00:00:00 | With a lineup including Leila Adu, Dina El Wedidi, ICE, Aruna Sairam, the Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles (YOLA), Davon Tines, Los Jornaleros del Norte and... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.santapaulatimes.com%2Fnews%2Ffullstory.php%2Faid%2F31172%2FSanta_Paula_is_music_capital_of_the_world_with_Downtown_Jam_Session.html.json | http://www.santapaulatimes.com/images//31172.photo.4.png | en | null | Santa Paula is music capital of the world with Downtown Jam Session | null | null | www.santapaulatimes.com | By Peggy Kelly
Santa Paula News
With a lineup including Leila Adu, Dina El Wedidi, ICE, Aruna Sairam, the Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles (YOLA), Davon Tines, Los Jornaleros del Norte and Cambalache, describing historic Downtown Santa Paula as the music capital of the world Sunday was an understatement.
But that’s what Downtown sounded like June 12 when the closing concerts of the Ojai Music Festival brought more than 1,000 people to the Downtown for a free Street Party Jam Session that lived up to its name, brought to the city by the impresario Peter Sellars, the music director of the 70th anniversary OMF.
The internationally acclaimed Sellars was awash in a sea of music and hugs from those he was meeting, many thanking him for arranging to bring the OMF celebration to the Downtown, the first time it has been held in any venue other than Ojai.
Sellars said it was due to driving into Santa Paula and falling in love with the city’s atmosphere, warmth, history and culture.
And the people, “Very genuine in Santa Paula, very real and very refreshing! Santa Paula is now one of my very favorite places. I love it!”
As he loved bringing world music to the Downtown where stages were set up facing each other a block apart on East Main Street, closed for the festivities while businesses and restaurants were kept busy with visitors.
Sellars said he especially enjoyed the variety of music and how well it fit into the Downtown and the musical enjoyment of the crowd.
“It’s wonderful to have one of the great Indian singers here, Egyptian music and singers,” all blending seamlessly with Los Angeles-based
Los Jornaleros del Norte and Cambalache, two bands that Sellars said particularly reflect local culture.
“And of course you never know who’ll be jamming together, that’s the beauty of it!” said Sellars. “And everyone is so happy to be here, it was meant to be!”
With some performers reflecting classical and contemporary sounds, “It’s like a United Nations of music,” said Jeffrey Sanders of Los Angeles, a regular OMF attendee who said he wasn’t even aware of Santa Paula until he heard about the Downtown street party. | http://www.santapaulatimes.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/31172/Santa_Paula_is_music_capital_of_the_world_with_Downtown_Jam_Session.html | en | 2016-06-15T00:00:00 | www.santapaulatimes.com/157d7230d39193b09840625ee4da426ac45bf8eef07f042c7e9c48f627acd6d3.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:04:21 | null | 2016-06-03T00:00:00 | By Letitia Austin Since its official opening on February 1st of this year, the Literacy Center located at Glen City School has been “very busy”... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.santapaulatimes.com%2Fnews%2Ffullstory.php%2Faid%2F31160%2FUpdate_on_the_new_Glen_City_School_Literacy_Center.html.json | http://www.santapaulatimes.com/images//31160.photo.1.png | en | null | Update on the new Glen City School Literacy Center | null | null | www.santapaulatimes.com | Santa Paula News
By Letitia Austin
Since its official opening on February 1st of this year, the Literacy Center located at Glen City School has been “very busy” said Brenda DeJamaer, Library Education Supervisor for Santa Paula Unified School District. “It is exciting to see the joy on the faces of our students as they stop in to use the library after school. We also have several parents who come in with their children and sit side by side to use the computers and look for books their children enjoy reading.”
Although the Literacy Center is open to students during regular school hours, it is the after-school visits that have increased dramatically over the past few months. In February, there were 194 visits to the Literacy Center. That number increased to 254 visits in March and hit a record high of 762 visits in April. DeJamaer expects that number to increase even more as the students, parents, and the community become more comfortable with utilizing the center’s technology resources.
The Literacy Center provides visitors with the use of up-to-date LCD monitors, an interactive touch screen, 30 laptops, 16 computer stations, one printer, and one writeable LED display board.
The $500,000 cost to create the new Literacy Center included the modernization of two other classrooms. The long-term plan is to continue the modernization of the District’s others school libraries in the near future, but further funding will be needed.
“The Literacy Centers are projects planned under Phase 1 of the District’s Long-Range Facilities Master Plan,” said SPUSD Superintendent, Alfonso Gamino. “Glen City’s Literacy Center is a very exciting showcase.”
The vision of the SPUSD Board is to replicate this type of educational project throughout the District for the benefit of our students and community. | http://www.santapaulatimes.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/31160/Update_on_the_new_Glen_City_School_Literacy_Center.html | en | 2016-06-03T00:00:00 | www.santapaulatimes.com/853e9c2e04d27da19b0fba1f095ef9c7b89184001fc25665d2f7ab9cf407311e.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:59:42 | null | 2016-06-08T00:00:00 | Michelle Glass from the Santa Paula Art Museum paid a visit to Grace Thille Elementary School to provide an enrichment opportunity to A.S.P.I.R.E.... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.santapaulatimes.com%2Fnews%2Ffullstory.php%2Faid%2F31190%2FSanta_Paula_Art_Museum_visits_Grace_Thille_School.html.json | http://www.santapaulatimes.com/images//31190.photo.1.png | en | null | Santa Paula Art Museum visits Grace Thille School | null | null | www.santapaulatimes.com | Santa Paula News
Michelle Glass from the Santa Paula Art Museum paid a visit to Grace Thille Elementary School to provide an enrichment opportunity to A.S.P.I.R.E. (After-School Program for Instruction, Recreation, and Enrichment) students. This is a wonderful example of how our local community supports our students! | http://www.santapaulatimes.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/31190/Santa_Paula_Art_Museum_visits_Grace_Thille_School.html | en | 2016-06-08T00:00:00 | www.santapaulatimes.com/3d96ccac66c61485ef2f11c69bbb4327799343373458cb9c638e53f76b370168.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:59:18 | null | 2016-06-08T00:00:00 | The first-ever Home, Health & Wellness Fair and special luncheon for seniors was held Wednesday June 1 offering a delicious meal and dessert, raffles... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.santapaulatimes.com%2Fnews%2Ffullstory.php%2Faid%2F31183%2FFirst_Senior_Center_Home%2C_Health____Wellness_Fair%2C_luncheon%2C_a_hit.html.json | http://www.santapaulatimes.com//admin/pfps_logo.jpg?ver=464 | en | null | First Senior Center Home, Health & Wellness Fair, luncheon, a hit | null | null | www.santapaulatimes.com | By Peggy Kelly
Santa Paula News
The first-ever Home, Health & Wellness Fair and special luncheon for seniors was held Wednesday June 1 offering a delicious meal and dessert, raffles and live entertainment.
The Home, Health & Wellness Fair was held at the home of the Senior Center at the Community Center, 530 W. Main St.
According to Cece Salinas Chavez who co-organized the event with Senior Center staff, the event was “To celebrate and welcome the summer!” obvious by the bright table decorations of metallic flowers and grilled turkey burgers and watermelon.
“The turnout is fabulous!” said Chavez, as she made sure the sold-out crowd had an ample chance to purchase raffle tickets before the drawings.
After the lunch guests were invited to visit with various service providers such as Ventura County Health Care and Behavioral Health, Angel of God Hospice, Humana and Anthem among others.
Entertainment was by singer/guitarist Paul Lenderman of Oxnard, the ProCare Hospice Chaplain, who was enjoying the crowd as much as they were enjoying him.
Future plans for the Home, Health & Wellness is growth said Chavez. “I want it to go bigger,” with even more service providers focused on senior needs as well as vendors selling jewelry, hats, full-size and mini totes as well as fun accessories.
Joe Campbell, a regular Senior Center visitor was not only enjoying the lunch but also the prospect of visiting the displays. | http://www.santapaulatimes.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/31183/First_Senior_Center_Home,_Health____Wellness_Fair,_luncheon,_a_hit.html | en | 2016-06-08T00:00:00 | www.santapaulatimes.com/f3b6f85e77b1b3d8b8ec180db5a299b322bbc24aae7252d00f10d1c2f28895ef.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:06:21 | null | 2016-06-03T00:00:00 | Services are planned for one of the two people killed in an airplane crash between Santa Paula and Ventura on Saturday while the investigation into the... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.santapaulatimes.com%2Fnews%2Ffullstory.php%2Faid%2F31165%2FTwo_dead_in_crash%3A_Pilot_of_downed_VariEze_was_respected__SP_Airport_pilot.html.json | http://www.santapaulatimes.com//admin/pfps_logo.jpg?ver=416 | en | null | Two dead in crash: Pilot of downed VariEze was respected SP Airport pilot | null | null | www.santapaulatimes.com | By Peggy Kelly
Santa Paula News
Services are planned for one of the two people killed in an airplane crash between Santa Paula and Ventura on Saturday while the investigation into the accident continues.
Pilot Edgar Friederichs, 61, a familiar figure at Santa Paula Airport and Matthew Boutell, 21, died in the crash that occurred May 28 in an orchard near the 1600 block of Aliso Canyon Road, north of Foothill Road.
Friederichs lived in Castaic and Boutell was from Thousand Oaks.
Friederichs was piloting a single-engine homebuilt VariEze aircraft when he apparently attempted to make an emergency landing, hit a utility power line and became entangled. The single-engine plane crashed into the orchard — about three rows of trees from the roadway, where Friederichs apparently was trying to land — and burst into flames.
Witnesses said the plane’s engine was cutting out and was obviously in distress before it crashed.
The National Safety Transportation Board is leading an investigation into what caused the VariEze to crash.
As of Wednesday afternoon the Medical Examiners’ Office would not release a cause of death. | http://www.santapaulatimes.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/31165/Two_dead_in_crash:_Pilot_of_downed_VariEze_was_respected__SP_Airport_pilot.html | en | 2016-06-03T00:00:00 | www.santapaulatimes.com/bf9d745509ed3c0afd2d6be919b9265880fb403a779e3b3218b602201607eea0.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:05:45 | null | 2016-06-03T00:00:00 | Graduating Santa Paula High School Cardinals heard an inspiring story at their annual Rotary Club Scholarship Banquet where Dr. Patricia Perez spoke of... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.santapaulatimes.com%2Fnews%2Ffullstory.php%2Faid%2F31166%2FRotary_Scholarship_Banquet%3A_SPHS_grad_shares_her_own_success_story.html.json | http://santapaulatimes.com//admin/pfps_logo.jpg?ver=200 | en | null | Rotary Scholarship Banquet: SPHS grad shares her own success story | null | null | www.santapaulatimes.com | By Peggy Kelly
Santa Paula News
Graduating Santa Paula High School Cardinals heard an inspiring story at their annual Rotary Club Scholarship Banquet where Dr. Patricia Perez spoke of her quest to be the best.
Held May 9 at historic Glen Tavern Inn Rotarians treated scholars and their families to an evening of celebrating accomplishment. Scholarship Award Winners 2016 were Vanessa Bazan, Mia Bustillos, Anahi Garcia, Jasmine-Guzman Nava, Paulina Garcia, Esmeralda Herrera, Veronica Landeros, Juan Magana, Nicole Mayes, and Isabel Payne.
Perez told the grads that her grandfather Don Jose participated in the guest worker Bracero Program, which led the family to move to Santa Paula in the 1950s.
Santa Paula was ideal for two reasons: steady work at Limoneira that prevented her grandfather from making more family moves and good schools.
“Education was always important to my grandfather,” so good schools were a “key” to the move, said Perez.
An avid reader, she cannot remember a time he was without a book, or even if only a “chapbook stuffed in his pocket.”
Her grandfather started as a picker on April 8, 1955 and made his way up a different kind of ladder — the ladder of success — retiring as a fruit receiver after more than 40 years with the company.
Her grandfather’s belief in education is strongly demonstrated by his grandchildren: of the 29 all but two graduated from high school, four are presently attending college to receive their degrees, six have Bachelor degrees, two have Associate Arts degrees, two have Masters degrees and one — Perez — has a PhD.
Perez’s father only had a 6th grade education and spoke only Spanish, “Which limited the opportunities available to him…”
Nevertheless, when he arrived in the US in the mid-1970s and entered the construction field his high intelligence soon became apparent through his talent with fixing anything.
Their parents instilled in Perez and her two sisters that education “would open doors for us…they wanted us to better ourselves and take advantage of the opportunities available through education. They made sacrifices because they wanted us to have more choices.”
And that meant no job during high school work as Perez’s job was do excel in her studies.
As the first in her family to attend a four-year university Perez admitted to great “culture shock” when she entered UCLA; after graduating in 1999 Perez attended Harvard and finally obtained her PhD in higher education and organizational change. | http://www.santapaulatimes.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/31166/Rotary_Scholarship_Banquet:_SPHS_grad_shares_her_own_success_story.html | en | 2016-06-03T00:00:00 | www.santapaulatimes.com/5f5b468e5e2b307a493c42f6e4bc98911ddc690047855b23c9edb02cd00adb96.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:02:48 | null | 2016-06-01T00:00:00 | What happened to those immortalized in the photograph of and later monument to the flag raising on Iwo Jima as well as the history of the Buddy Poppy... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.santapaulatimes.com%2Fnews%2Ffullstory.php%2Faid%2F31150%2FVFW_Memorial_Day_focuses_on_Iwo_Jima_memorial%2C_Buddy_Poppy_program.html.json | http://www.santapaulatimes.com/images//31150.photo.4.png | en | null | VFW Memorial Day focuses on Iwo Jima memorial, Buddy Poppy program | null | null | www.santapaulatimes.com | By Peggy Kelly
Santa Paula News
What happened to those immortalized in the photograph of and later monument to the flag raising on Iwo Jima as well as the history of the Buddy Poppy Program were highlighted at the annual Memorial Day Observance by Santa Paula Mercer-Prieto VFW Post 2043.
Also featured was the announcement of fundraising for the Roger Boles Veterans Memorial Pool at Santa Paula High School.
Pierce Brothers Santa Paula Cemetery was festooned with flags for the ceremony, held in front of the GAR Monument which each year draws hundreds of community members.
A concert by the Isbell Middle School Band led by director Scott Kneff started the ceremony with patriotic music including songs from each branch of the service and Santa Paula Airport pilots staged a flyover during the program.
Santa Paula Bob Hargarten, who retired as a Navy Commander after 30 years of service, noted that the famed “Anchors Aweigh” stemmed from a poem written for an Annapolis graduating class in the early 1900s.
He has fond memories of Memorial Day although “When I was a kid it was called Decoration Day!”
VFW Commander Jerry Olivas welcomed the crowd and introduced various people including Mayor Martin Hernandez and Vice Mayor Jenny Crosswhite as well as Police Chief Steve McLean.
He also thanked “Our first responders, our police and fire…our Santa Paula Fire Department brought several engines and Assistant Chief Vern Alstot is also here.”
Laura Cole of Pierce Brothers and her staff were thanked for their work in setting up tents and seating for the Memorial Day Observance as well as for hosting hot dogs afterwards; Olivas noted that several Scout troops were handing out programs and small flags and he acknowledged all who supported the event.
Following the National Anthem Father Charles Lueras of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, a Vietnam War veteran, led the prayer and noted, “We gather with a sense of hope and deep love and gratitude for those who serve…”
Jannette Jauregui, who spearheaded the effort to have the SPHS pool named in honor of Roger Boles, who wrote of building a pool at his alma mater before he was killed in World War II, said “On this very special day we come to honor those who lost their lives” in war.
Under different names Memorial Day has been celebrated for 150 years in remembrance of those that died in battle for the United States since the earliest days.
The Roger Boles Veterans Memorial Pool will not only be a remembrance of lives lost in war but said Jauregui will also “be an educational tool” for students.
The VFW will head the fundraising effort for the plaque and other needs of the pool with leftover funds donated to the Post.
The pool said Jauregui, will be a way to “remember and honor the lives and legacies of those we lost…and, in our collective form of memory, never forget…”
VFW Quartermaster Rey Frutos spoke about the Iwo Jima monument, its “six boys and 13 hands,” and the story behind the most famous photograph and largest such bronze sculpture in the world.
Dedicated by President Eisenhower and later decreed by President Kennedy that the flag would fly over the monument in perpetuity, Frutos spoke of James Bradley who wrote “The Flags of Our Fathers” about the five Marines and Navy Corpsman famous by Joe Rosenthal’s lauded photograph of the flag raising at Iwo Jima.
The battle was one of the costliest and most horrifying of WWII. The flag raisers included John Bradley (a Navy corpsman, and the author’s father), Rene Gagnon, Ira Hayes, Mike Strank, Harlon Block, and Franklin Sousley; the latter three men died later in the battle.
Frutos noted that 24-year-old Strank was called “The Old Man” by the mostly 17 to 19 years old that were fighting in Iwo Jima, whose advice he said they must follow so “I can send you home to your mommies…”
Block, a Corporal reported to Strank; the rest were Marine Privates except for Bradley, a Navy Corpsman who administered first aid to the company to which all the flag raisers were assigned. | http://www.santapaulatimes.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/31150/VFW_Memorial_Day_focuses_on_Iwo_Jima_memorial,_Buddy_Poppy_program.html | en | 2016-06-01T00:00:00 | www.santapaulatimes.com/afde251e3cf168b4997c101435e12b83f7a7f4f2b39be52b8b9ddf717e129228.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:01:55 | null | 2016-06-08T00:00:00 | Robert Cantu at CANTUTAX of Santa Paula has been elected to serve a two (2) year term as President of the Channel Islands Chapter of the California... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.santapaulatimes.com%2Fnews%2Ffullstory.php%2Faid%2F31186%2FSanta_Paula_Tax_Professional_Elected_to_CSEA_Chapter_Board.html.json | http://www.santapaulatimes.com//admin/pfps_logo.jpg?ver=795 | en | null | Santa Paula Tax Professional Elected to CSEA Chapter Board | null | null | www.santapaulatimes.com | Santa Paula News
Robert Cantu at CANTUTAX of Santa Paula has been elected to serve a two (2) year term as President of the Channel Islands Chapter of the California Society of Enrolled Agents (CSEA).
A local tax professional, Robert Cantu EA brings a wealth of experience and leadership on a local and state-wide level to network tax professionals together to share information, concerns, offer education, and to follow state tax legislation issues. He is a member of the National Society of Enrolled Agents (NAEA), California Society of Enrolled Agents (CSEA), National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP) and the American Society of Tax Problem Solvers (ASTPS). As an Enrolled Agent; National Tax Practice Institute Fellow and Certified Tax Resolution Specialist, he is authorized and trained to practice before the Internal Revenue Service.
The California Society of Enrolled Agents (CSEA) is a non-profit association of more than 3,500 federally licensed tax professionals that offers Californians guidance in choosing a tax professional to assist them with tax planning, preparation and representation. Enrolled Agents (EAs) advise and represent their clients on all matters of taxation throughout the year, not just during tax time.
If you have tax questions, Robert Cantu EA at CANTUTAX can assist you in ensuring that you do not pay too much, help you minimize the risk of audit and assist you in resolving tax controversies with the Internal Revenue Service and Franchise Tax Board. You can also visit www.csea.org or call 1-800-TAXPRO-5 to find an Enrolled Agent near you. | http://www.santapaulatimes.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/31186/Santa_Paula_Tax_Professional_Elected_to_CSEA_Chapter_Board.html | en | 2016-06-08T00:00:00 | www.santapaulatimes.com/7cffd7b3d81ed67dbd36eeb8685063fae9331ff0811466d9e3e1eefafb865182.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:55:50 | null | 2016-06-08T00:00:00 | In that place where noted architects go to design in the afterlife Hunt & Burns were probably scratching their heads Sunday when more than 60... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.santapaulatimes.com%2Fnews%2Ffullstory.php%2Faid%2F31180%2FMcLaren%3A_Old_meets_new_with_McLaren_sports_cars_at_Glen_Tavern_Inn.html.json | http://www.santapaulatimes.com/images//31180.photo.1.png | en | null | McLaren: Old meets new with McLaren sports cars at Glen Tavern Inn | null | null | www.santapaulatimes.com | By Peggy Kelly
Santa Paula News
In that place where noted architects go to design in the afterlife Hunt & Burns were probably scratching their heads Sunday when more than 60 high-priced, high-precision McLaren sports cars popped open their gullwing doors at the Glen Tavern Inn.
The Craftsman-English Tudor designed by Hunt & Burns was opened in 1911 and is now on the National Register of Historic Places, while the British-made McLaren is making history in car circles.
The Auto Gallery of Woodland Hills sponsored the event that included a ground team, photographers, videographers and drones filming the arrival of the cars on Mill Street outside the Inn. Special parking on the closed street was designated to show off the McLarens to their best advantage and a crowd of onlookers also started to arrive drawn by the luxury, high performance sports cars.
Founded by Bruce McLaren in 1963 (the youngest winner of the Grand Prix at 22 in 1959 and later a master at Le Mans), the company manufactured racecars and in 1989, the first McLaren road car — the McLaren F1 — was launched
The June 5 gathering at the Glen Tavern Inn showed just how far the already innovative McLaren has come with the McLaren PI, the first hybrid made by the company and tested in every weather condition. Along for the ride was the ultra-fast, Italian-made Pagani.
The value of the cars lined up outside the Inn was estimated by one McLaren guest at “about $40 million…”
Guests enjoyed a Santa Maria style barbecued lunch as well as relaxing in the cozy “clubroom” and on the wide expanse of the Inn’s rose-circled lawn with cocktails and fine cigars. | http://www.santapaulatimes.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/31180/McLaren:_Old_meets_new_with_McLaren_sports_cars_at_Glen_Tavern_Inn.html | en | 2016-06-08T00:00:00 | www.santapaulatimes.com/4dcbff309f4c117541dc2404f4fbcfe52a49fba55288944096ca7296c9a8704c.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:48:43 | null | 2016-06-08T00:00:00 | The Santa Paula Unified School District’s Governing Board announced during a Special Board Meeting held on June 1st the selection of Dr. Ricardo Araiza as... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.santapaulatimes.com%2Fnews%2Ffullstory.php%2Faid%2F31185%2FSPUSD_selects_new_principal_of_Isbell_Middle_School.html.json | http://www.santapaulatimes.com//admin/pfps_logo.jpg?ver=586 | en | null | SPUSD selects new principal of Isbell Middle School | null | null | www.santapaulatimes.com | Santa Paula News
The Santa Paula Unified School District’s Governing Board announced during a Special Board Meeting held on June 1st the selection of Dr. Ricardo Araiza as the new principal of Isbell Middle School. He will begin his assignment on July 1st to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of former principal, George Alessi, this past April.
Dr. Araiza is currently the principal of La Patera Elementary School in Goleta, Calif. Before taking that position, he was the principal of Foothill Elementary School in Pittsburg, Calif.
Dr. Araiza was selected from a strong pool candidates after a first interview that included teachers, classified staff, and a parent from the Isbell Middle School community. He then completed a second rigorous interview as part of the validation process. | http://www.santapaulatimes.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/31185/SPUSD_selects_new_principal_of_Isbell_Middle_School.html | en | 2016-06-08T00:00:00 | www.santapaulatimes.com/faa3af10ff558a13af322f9936095cc4d6d2124b11affe5251c5607b11c12e52.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:53:56 | null | 2016-06-01T00:00:00 | The Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clara Valley wants to give a big THANK YOU to Bank of America’s Retail Sales Manager & Assistant VP Joanne... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.santapaulatimes.com%2Fnews%2Ffullstory.php%2Faid%2F31157%2FThank_you_Bank_of_America.html.json | http://www.santapaulatimes.com/images//31157.photo.1.png | en | null | Thank you Bank of America | null | null | www.santapaulatimes.com | Santa Paula News
The Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clara Valley wants to give a big THANK YOU to Bank of America’s Retail Sales Manager & Assistant VP Joanne Contreras for stopping by to present a check to BGCSCV’s CEO, Jan Marholin for $2,500 from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation. This check arrived just in time as Site Director Maricela Soriano is preparing all summer program supplies and activities which will serve over 200 youths for 8 weeks. This summer we’ll be expecting an increase in membership because we are also showcasing our new technology learning labs. Thank you Bank of America for your donation. You’re helping us make this summer very exciting for our members! | http://www.santapaulatimes.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/31157/Thank_you_Bank_of_America.html | en | 2016-06-01T00:00:00 | www.santapaulatimes.com/cc0b9a2087b2de320ec2013f10021787036dd27cfb398e4c456b4052e3e5bec0.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:54:53 | null | 2016-06-01T00:00:00 | The Santa Paula Men’s Bible Study group meets from 9-10 am on the first and third Saturday of the month at the Flight 126 Cafe at the Santa Paula Airport.... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.santapaulatimes.com%2Fnews%2Ffullstory.php%2Faid%2F31156%2FSanta_Paula_Men_92s_Bible_Study_group_.html.json | http://www.santapaulatimes.com/images//31156.photo.1.png | en | null | Santa Paula Men’s Bible Study group | null | null | www.santapaulatimes.com | Santa Paula News
The Santa Paula Men’s Bible Study group meets from 9-10 am on the first and third Saturday of the month at the Flight 126 Cafe at the Santa Paula Airport. All are welcome and coffee is free. For more information call Mike Nelson, 805-890-2922, or Jess Hernandez, 805-758-9521. | http://www.santapaulatimes.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/31156/Santa_Paula_Men_92s_Bible_Study_group_.html | en | 2016-06-01T00:00:00 | www.santapaulatimes.com/d23192eae872f08a4047e02f71e384b320f870b2d631eb5976fa5d3d2689d262.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:05:00 | null | 2016-06-03T00:00:00 | The Central Ventura County Fire Safe Council (CVCFSC) is pleased to announce three upcoming Chipper Events for residents of the unincorporated areas... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.santapaulatimes.com%2Fnews%2Ffullstory.php%2Faid%2F31164%2FFree_chipper_days_offered_in_Santa_Paula.html.json | http://www.santapaulatimes.com/images//31164.photo.1.png | en | null | Free chipper days offered in Santa Paula | null | null | www.santapaulatimes.com | Santa Paula News
The Central Ventura County Fire Safe Council (CVCFSC) is pleased to announce three upcoming Chipper Events for residents of the unincorporated areas surrounding Santa Paula. Partially funded by a grant from Cal Fire, the events are free, but pre-registration is required. Sustained high temperatures and drought conditions over the past four years have created dangerous fire conditions. Chipping is a great way to clear your property of potential fire hazards.
June 25, 2016- Aliso Canyon Rd/Foothill Rd, 9am to 2pm
According to CVCFSC Program Coordinator Charlotte Crocker, “ we are proud to be able to offer such a valuable service to residents, supporting them in their efforts to make their property fire-safe”. Material eligible to be chipped includes clean yard waste only- no metal, barbwire, garbage or rocks. Pile size is limited to one ton. Chips can be left on the site in a pile if the homeowner would like them. Residents who reside in the areas are encouraged to reserve their spot by filling out an application that can be found at www.cvcifresafe.org or by calling 805.402.6092. Space is limited so pre-registration is very important.
The Central Ventura County Fire Safe Council is a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing the threat of wildfire to farms, ranches, urban neighborhoods and infrastructure through programs of action, education and collaboration with the community. Community members, businesses and agricultural organizations interested in learning more about the CVCFSC can visit www.cvcfiresafe.org or call Jenise Wagar at 805.804.7735. | http://www.santapaulatimes.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/31164/Free_chipper_days_offered_in_Santa_Paula.html | en | 2016-06-03T00:00:00 | www.santapaulatimes.com/d21949edd03b48087fee358a39e57cbfd7a46c3349d2a71ea5de1ba34db93282.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:06:04 | null | 2016-06-03T00:00:00 | Two people were injured in a traffic collision Saturday in a residential area when according to Santa Paula Police a red Porsche allegedly ran a stop... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.santapaulatimes.com%2Fnews%2Ffullstory.php%2Faid%2F31163%2FSPPD%3A_Woman_extricated_from_overturned_SUV_that_was_hit_by_a_Porsche.html.json | http://santapaulatimes.com/images//31163.photo.1.png | en | null | SPPD: Woman extricated from overturned SUV that was hit by a Porsche | null | null | www.santapaulatimes.com | By Peggy Kelly
Santa Paula News
Two people were injured in a traffic collision Saturday in a residential area when according to Santa Paula Police a red Porsche allegedly ran a stop sign.
Sr. Officer Allen Macias said the May 28 incident occurred at the intersection of 8th Street and Virginia Terrace.
It happened about 3:30 p.m.: “The driver in the Porsche,” traveling west on Virginia Terrace, “said he stopped at the stop sign, pulled into the intersection to go through and didn’t see the Subaru SUV,” traveling northbound on 8th Street and collided with the vehicle.
The collision “launched his car onto the sidewalk,” and overturned the SUV, which came to rest on the passenger side.
Macias said Officer Matt Alonzo was first on scene and found the female driver in the SUV was trapped: “He cut her seatbelt,” to save her from choking on the restraint, “and then Santa Paula Fire took over when they arrived on scene.”
“It was choking her,” said Alonzo of the victim’s seatbelt. “I had to make sure she would stay and not fall,” before he cut the belt.
“Then,” said Alonzo, “we could talk to her,” to help access her injuries and reassure help was there. | http://www.santapaulatimes.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/31163/SPPD:_Woman_extricated_from_overturned_SUV_that_was_hit_by_a_Porsche.html | en | 2016-06-03T00:00:00 | www.santapaulatimes.com/e81560fd2e64ded3dd3b8a543d564d70434e30dc35912e13267eac5d7053ab06.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:00:32 | null | 2016-06-08T00:00:00 | Peter Sellars, internationally acclaimed, an artist whose at times eclectic productions have paired puppets with Wagner’s Ring cycle, staged “Anthony and... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.santapaulatimes.com%2Fnews%2Ffullstory.php%2Faid%2F31181%2FInternationally_acclaimed__Sellars_selects_SP_for__close_of_Ojai_Music_Fest.html.json | http://www.santapaulatimes.com//admin/pfps_logo.jpg?ver=373 | en | null | Internationally acclaimed Sellars selects SP for close of Ojai Music Fest | null | null | www.santapaulatimes.com | By Peggy Kelly
Santa Paula News
Peter Sellars, internationally acclaimed, an artist whose at times eclectic productions have paired puppets with Wagner’s Ring cycle, staged “Anthony and Cleopatra” in the swimming pool of Harvard’s Adams House and used a Lincoln Continental and a steel cello ensemble for his “King Lear.”
His career has spanned being director of the Boston Shakespearean Company and the American National Theater of Washington, D.C. and artistic director of the Los Angeles Festival as well as musical and theater celebrations worldwide.
A director of opera, theater and film, his awards include a MacArthur Fellowship — often referred to as the Genius Award — and The Dorothy and Lillian Gish Prize, given annually to “a man or woman who has made an outstanding contribution to the beauty of the world and to mankind’s enjoyment and understanding of life” given for his bold, innovative treatments of classical material. And as a creator of contemporary works, such as coming up with the concept and then staging the production of “Nixon in China” an opera by John Adams and Alice Goodman.
It seems like the world loves and admires theatrical genius Peter Sellars, and Peter Sellars loves Santa Paula, so much that for the first time ever in the 70-year history of the famed Ojai Music Festival he arranged for a unique closing event to be held on the streets of the historic Downtown.
The June 12 “Street Party Jam Session” will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. with continuous music from two stages to ensure Main Street rings with music as the sun sets.
This free-flowing evening of exciting music is free and features world acclaimed artists including ICE, Dina El Wedidi, Aruna Sairam, Roomful of Teeth, and other artists.
Sellars, who was interviewed the day he was flying to Europe — he is also serving as artist in residence for the Berlin Philharmonic as well as developing a new opera with John Adams about the California Gold Rush — was delighted to talk and delightful to talk to about the Ojai Music Festival (June 9 through June 12) and its closing event in Santa Paula.
According to a festival press kit, Sellars believes “The Ojai Festival will expand and flow into a huge street party in Santa Paula, culminating in the sheer communal pleasure of the joy of improvisation, increasingly wild juxtapositions, spontaneous jam sessions and very, very good times.”
But first he had to be here: Said Sellars, “I was going out of Ojai, which I’ve always loved,” and something about Santa Paula called him off the beaten path of Highway 150 on his way to the 126.
“And of course it was absolutely thrilling,” to discover Santa Paula, “Being in some of the neighborhoods, and learning about everything going on…and the airport is an amazing experience!”
From stranger to self-adopted hometown boy didn’t take long: “It remains one of my favorite places in America, it feels like another California. Usually you see the big commercial push,” in small towns, “and what’s so great about Santa Paula is its not selling itself. It’s just there, modestly with its sense of real life and warmth…there’s nothing else like it.”
Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Sellars attended Phillips Academy and, subsequently, Harvard University, where his talent soon became apparent as he readied for the world stage.
He also teaches Art as Social Action and Art as Moral Action at UCLA where his enthusiasm and otherworldly appreciation of not only art but what art can become surely is one of the intriguing and entertaining courses on campus.
But, noted Sellars, “I have to say the things you’re looking for, the real part of life is right here,” in Santa Paula.
Sellars saw Sunday’s Downtown “Street Festival and Jam Session” as a natural progression from Ojai to Santa Paula.
“Obviously, they’re neighbors, and it’s great to get together with neighbors! There’s nothing like a real street party…it keeps everything alive and laid back.
“For me, it was just something you would like to do, have a beautiful summer evening on a summer night,” surrounded by historic architecture while a variety of acclaimed, unique performers jam together to create new music.
Sellars believes the artists are also looking forward to the closing event: “I think the artists are excited, all looking forward to the venue but others can’t wait as they will be performing together in different combinations.” | http://www.santapaulatimes.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/31181/Internationally_acclaimed__Sellars_selects_SP_for__close_of_Ojai_Music_Fest.html | en | 2016-06-08T00:00:00 | www.santapaulatimes.com/21c0a8a8a362d1669f2a2e92d4a3e5c85d5dd8df68cf605b8d74ac1382a07000.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:00:07 | null | 2016-06-01T00:00:00 | Of the 20,344 callers assisted in 2015 by the 2-1-1 phone referral service, about 4 percent were Santa Paulans according to a report presented to the City... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.santapaulatimes.com%2Fnews%2Ffullstory.php%2Faid%2F31155%2F2-1-1%3A_Referral_hotline_assisted_about_900_Santa_Paulans_in_2015.html.json | http://www.santapaulatimes.com//admin/pfps_logo.jpg?ver=260 | en | null | 2-1-1: Referral hotline assisted about 900 Santa Paulans in 2015 | null | null | www.santapaulatimes.com | By Peggy Kelly
Santa Paula News
Of the 20,344 callers assisted in 2015 by the 2-1-1 phone referral service, about 4 percent were Santa Paulans according to a report presented to the City Council at a recent meeting.
Erik Sternad, executive director of Interface Children Family Services, updated the council on the report, released for the 11th year of 2-1-1 services that became the model for social services referrals.
Sternad noted “We also track unmet needs, its one thing to point people to services another thing to let you know what people are asking for but not getting,” data that was factored into the report.
Overall, in 2015, 75 percent of the callers were women, 43 percent were Hispanic/Latino and 27 percent Caucasian/White. Eighty five percent of callers were English speaking and 51 percent were between the ages of 30 and 54.
Information and referral calls varied by city and number of residents with about three Santa Paulans per hundred residents utilizing 2-1-1 services.
The top 10 caller needs for Santa Paulans were housing, mental health/addictions, income support/assistance, individual family and community support, legal consumer and public safety services, health care, utility assistance, food/meals, information services, clothing/personal/household needs.
“About 900 Santa Paula residents called in the last year,” said Sternal.
About 20 percent of the calls concerned housing, lower than Ventura County’s average call volume of about 22.5 percent. Mental health/addictions referrals were higher in Santa Paula at about 18 percent than the county average of about 15 percent. | http://www.santapaulatimes.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/31155/2-1-1:_Referral_hotline_assisted_about_900_Santa_Paulans_in_2015.html | en | 2016-06-01T00:00:00 | www.santapaulatimes.com/912aa5b0bcfe710ce575d7b8f8a361140e3a7232a29e336494e8110678659cc3.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:54:26 | null | 2016-06-08T00:00:00 | An apparently disturbed woman caused the lockdown of two campuses and was taken into custody after she entered a classroom Friday at a pre-school and said... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.santapaulatimes.com%2Fnews%2Ffullstory.php%2Faid%2F31182%2FSPPD%3A_Apparently_disturbed_woman_causes_lockdown_of_two_schools.html.json | http://www.santapaulatimes.com//admin/pfps_logo.jpg?ver=290 | en | null | SPPD: Apparently disturbed woman causes lockdown of two schools | null | null | www.santapaulatimes.com | By Peggy Kelly
Santa Paula News
An apparently disturbed woman caused the lockdown of two campuses and was taken into custody after she entered a classroom Friday at a pre-school and said she was going to kill someone.
SPPD Sgt. Cody Madison said the June 3 incident involving the 39-year-old Santa Paula resident, whose identity is being withheld, occurred about 2:04 p.m.
Dispatch received a call from the Mexican American Opportunity Foundation (M.O.A.F.) Pre-School, 1111 E. Santa Paula St. that an “unknown adult female had entered their campus. The unknown female walked into a classroom where she began yelling that she was going to kill someone.”
The woman then exited the classroom and began walking across the field onto the campus of Barbara Webster Elementary School, 1150 Saticoy St. But, said Madison, “Approximately half-way across the field the female was detained by school staff until police units arrived…while interviewing the female it was apparent she was experiencing severe mental health issues.”
Through investigation police were able to determine the female’s identity and that “she had no connection to either school, either by working there or having children there.”
The woman, added Madison, did not have a weapon in her possession.
The woman was transported to Santa Paula Hospital for medical clearance and later transported to Hillmont Psychiatric Center for further mental health evaluation.
During the incident, noted Madison, “Both campuses placed themselves on lockdown for approximately 30 minutes due to the situation. Once the female was removed from the school campus the lockdowns were released. | http://www.santapaulatimes.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/31182/SPPD:_Apparently_disturbed_woman_causes_lockdown_of_two_schools.html | en | 2016-06-08T00:00:00 | www.santapaulatimes.com/17661bafbef9613eb95829e5eac2d7df9546f5f13fdca8ee9f37b0aa8c9cc28b.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:03:58 | null | 2016-06-03T00:00:00 | To tax or not to tax will be the question Monday when the City Council again discusses a proposed sales tax to fund public safety as well as a countywide... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.santapaulatimes.com%2Fnews%2Ffullstory.php%2Faid%2F31162%2FCouncil%3A_To_tax_or_not_to_tax%2C_future_of_SP_Fire_on_Monday_agenda.html.json | http://www.santapaulatimes.com//admin/pfps_logo.jpg?ver=372 | en | null | Council: To tax or not to tax, future of SP Fire on Monday agenda | null | null | www.santapaulatimes.com | By Peggy Kelly
Santa Paula News
To tax or not to tax will be the question Monday when the City Council again discusses a proposed sales tax to fund public safety as well as a countywide transportation sales tax measure. The council will also be asked to consider launching talks with Ventura County to take over the city’s fire services.
The June 6 meeting will start at 5:30 p.m. in the Administrative Conference Room for labor negotiations under the direction of a specialized attorney from Liebert Cassidy Whitmore recently hired for such issues formerly handled by an in-house team. Negotiations are across the board including police, fire, mid-management and those not covered by a union or organization such as the city manager.
When the closed session — which can include public comment before the council goes behind closed doors — ends, the council will continue the meeting at 6:30 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers.
The session will be broadcast live on Time Warner Cable Channel 10 and replayed according to schedule. The meeting will also be live-streamed on the city website and archived for viewing on demand.
During presentations Police Chief Steve McLean will introduce the Officer of the Year, SPPD Officer Ramzi Raad to the council.
The consent calendar, those items of business considered wwroutine and not warranting discussion, includes a proposed $8.3 million contract for more of the water main replacement project including construction, engineering support services and construction management consultation services, the latter costing about $900,00. Project funding is being culled from various accounts.
There will be a public hearing on placing about $15,000 in delinquent sewer-water accounts on property tax rolls, a lien to ensure the city eventually receives payment.
During regular business the council will be asked to take a stance on the proposed ? cent sales tax measure to allow the Ventura County Transportation Commission to make improvements countywide. | http://www.santapaulatimes.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/31162/Council:_To_tax_or_not_to_tax,_future_of_SP_Fire_on_Monday_agenda.html | en | 2016-06-03T00:00:00 | www.santapaulatimes.com/f0280ac622f1c0f32ad0e3200ceaadd51c10ead5f61a6c98851c62cd69ed596d.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:04:41 | null | 2016-06-03T00:00:00 | Most of the jails and holding cells in Ventura County passed muster with the Grand Jury but Santa Paula’s was found to be lacking in several areas, as was... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.santapaulatimes.com%2Fnews%2Ffullstory.php%2Faid%2F31159%2FGrand_Jury%3A_SPPD_station_needs_work%2C_financial_constraints_impact_policing.html.json | http://www.santapaulatimes.com//admin/pfps_logo.jpg?ver=249 | en | null | Grand Jury: SPPD station needs work, financial constraints impact policing | null | null | www.santapaulatimes.com | By Peggy Kelly
Santa Paula News
Most of the jails and holding cells in Ventura County passed muster with the Grand Jury but Santa Paula’s was found to be lacking in several areas, as was overall policing due to financial constraints.
According to the report issued this week by the Grand Jury, the panel annually inspects all jails in the county, from the Main Jail in Ventura and Todd Road Jail west of the city to smaller jails such as Santa Paula’s primarily used for holding pending transfer to the main jail in Ventura.
In spite of several issues where the SPPD was found lacking the jail was rated satisfactory or better, unlike Oxnard’s jail that was found to be dirty and the Moorpark police station where jurors learned the internal camera was not operating.
When it came to Santa Paula the report verged off mark noting, “The Santa Paula Police Department’s salaries are on a lower pay scale than the Sheriff’s Office and city police departments within the County.”
And as a consequence, “they have a high turnover of officers.”
The Grand Jury report noted, “As of October 19, 2015, there were 28 sworn officers on staff with four to five on duty each shift. The staffing goal is 30 to 40 sworn officers to increase community presence and to staff special units.”
The SPPD Gang Unit “has been disbanded due to financial constraints. It was reported that, ‘gangs in the area are out of control.’ ”
The staffing shortage “has forced the Santa Paula Police Department to be reactive versus proactive in their approach to policing.”
When it comes to the facility itself the Grand Jury said the roof leaks, an issue that has been ongoing for years.
The Grand Jury also found that the age of the SPPD Station, built in the 1930s, “inhibits its modifications to allow upgrading their technological capabilities.” | http://www.santapaulatimes.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/31159/Grand_Jury:_SPPD_station_needs_work,_financial_constraints_impact_policing.html | en | 2016-06-03T00:00:00 | www.santapaulatimes.com/911f28759abcb35d58e095e0c3178759473be8f2137e626d3c75b3450542e758.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:57:13 | null | 2016-06-01T00:00:00 | If you got a solicitation in the mail from The Hospice Support Fund asking for a donation for the Santa Paula area Appeal think twice before you send the... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.santapaulatimes.com%2Fnews%2Ffullstory.php%2Faid%2F31158%2FSCV_Hospice%3A_Mailer_from_out-of-state_Hospice_seeks_local_donations.html.json | http://santapaulatimes.com//admin/pfps_logo.jpg?ver=911 | en | null | SCV Hospice: Mailer from out-of-state Hospice seeks local donations | null | null | www.santapaulatimes.com | By Peggy Kelly
Santa Paula News
If you got a solicitation in the mail from The Hospice Support Fund asking for a donation for the Santa Paula area Appeal think twice before you send the suggested $10 contribution: the organization has no connection whatsoever to Santa Clara Valley Hospice-Home Support Group.
“We are not benefiting from that particular Hospice,” said Sigrid Wong, coordinator of Santa Clara Valley Hospice-Home Support Group, which offers free services to clients throughout the river valley region.
Actually, it’s hard to tell who is benefitting from The Hospice Support Fund, an offshoot of the New Hope Foundation of Nashville, TN. The Hospice Support Fund uses a post office box at National Mail Processing Center in Virginia to send the solicitation and as the destination for donations.
But that doesn’t mean anyone sees much of the donations: the 2014 federal filing for The Hospice Support Fund, a 501c3 with the state of Washington noted, “According to the financial information shown…this organization devoted 20 percent of its total expenses to program services during the year reported.”
That figure does not come as a surprise: Direct Response Consulting Services — one of often two fundraisers listed for various nonprofits — in their financial filing to Washington State noted the company garnered about $29 million dollars for various charities and the “Amount to Charity Clients” was about $7.4 million.
The letter from The Hospice Support Fund notes that donations “will help us bring the blessing of home Hospice care to all Americans.” | http://www.santapaulatimes.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/31158/SCV_Hospice:_Mailer_from_out-of-state_Hospice_seeks_local_donations.html | en | 2016-06-01T00:00:00 | www.santapaulatimes.com/423cdcfa138d23ca9f3c32ee28fbdb729ffc0c204e6ccf3ff624e8c13f0c4c68.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:49:37 | null | 2016-06-01T00:00:00 | Hundreds of excited worshipers welcomed one of Santa Paula’s favorite saints, El Santo Niño de Atocha on Saturday with a grand procession for the icon... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.santapaulatimes.com%2Fnews%2Ffullstory.php%2Faid%2F31151%2FEl_Santo_Ni_F1o_de_Atocha%3A_Hundreds_of_excited_worshipers_welcome_icon.html.json | http://www.santapaulatimes.com/images//31151.photo.1.png | en | null | El Santo Niño de Atocha: Hundreds of excited worshipers welcome icon | null | null | www.santapaulatimes.com | By Peggy Kelly
Santa Paula News
Hundreds of excited worshipers welcomed one of Santa Paula’s favorite saints, El Santo Niño de Atocha on Saturday with a grand procession for the icon from Harding Park to Our Lady of Guadalupe Church.
The doll of The Holy Child of Atocha, nicknamed El Niño Azul because its usual garb is blue, was held aloft on a bed of flowers for the procession that included Mayor Martin Hernandez, Vice Mayor Jenny Crosswhite and Councilman John Procter.
This is the 10th year that El Santo Niño — the third most cherished icon in Mexico — has been on loan from its shrine in Plateros, Mexico.
The sacred doll will be enshrined in Santa Paula until Sunday to allow visits by pilgrims including those who find Southern California closer than Plateros, home of the original icon.
Some years the welcoming procession for the saint has drawn as many as 5,000 people but this year said Police Chief Steve McLean “It’s a holiday weekend that kept the crowd smaller...everybody goes camping.”
But as vacationers return to the city there is little doubt that El Santo Niño will continue to draw crowds to the church that will attend special Masses, give offerings and pray for miracles.
It was Father Charles Lueras, known at the church as Padre Carlos, who first organized the effort to have the replica image visit Our Lady of Guadalupe. He also accompanied “The Little Saint” on the procession, which wound its way through city streets closed to allow passage for the icon and its entourage.
Aztec dancers, brass bugle and drum corps, Folklorico troupes, equestrians with dancing horses and more led the way for The Holy Child of Atocha who was greeted with cries of joy and prayers.
Francisco Arellano of North Hollywood, at the parade with his wife and children, said it was his first visit to see the arrival of The Little Saint.
“It’s beautiful,” he said of the procession Arellano said had been urged by his brother-in-law. “We’ll be back next year!”
Several in the crowd wore El Niño Azul T-shirts, the nickname of The Little Saint whose attire is traditionally blue in Renaissance style.
At the end of the procession when asked for a crowd estimate SPPD Det. Shane Norwood noted, “I’ve been following the same crowd up!” to the church. | http://www.santapaulatimes.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/31151/El_Santo_Ni_F1o_de_Atocha:_Hundreds_of_excited_worshipers_welcome_icon.html | en | 2016-06-01T00:00:00 | www.santapaulatimes.com/c567cb340abcab17bc12413d2fbcfefeab41eae0c888747c842ff78f0ee9c69e.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:00:59 | null | 2016-06-08T00:00:00 | A preliminary report released Friday noted that a pilot reported that the engine to his small aircraft had quit and two witnesses on the ground saw the... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.santapaulatimes.com%2Fnews%2Ffullstory.php%2Faid%2F31184%2FPilot_reported_engine_failure_initial_conclusion_of_fatal_crash_investigators_.html.json | http://www.santapaulatimes.com//admin/pfps_logo.jpg?ver=798 | en | null | Pilot reported engine failure initial conclusion of fatal crash investigators | null | null | www.santapaulatimes.com | By Peggy Kelly
Santa Paula News
A preliminary report released Friday noted that a pilot reported that the engine to his small aircraft had quit and two witnesses on the ground saw the plane and heard sputtering before it crashed into a Santa Paula area orchard May 28, killing two people.
The preliminary report released by the National Transportation Safety Board noted “An ear witness to the accident reported that after the airplane took off,“ from Santa Paula Airport, “the pilot radioed him that his engine had quit. There were no further communications between the pilot and the ear witness.”
“Two ground witnesses reported observing the airplane flying overhead, and heard the engine sputtering,” and they told NTSB investigators, “The airplane was descending, and dropped out of their view as it passed behind a hill. The airplane came back into view in a steep left turn, which both witnesses estimated to be at least 45 degrees. The airplane struck power lines, and then impacted the ground.”
Then noted the report, “Both witnesses reported hearing an explosion, and then seeing fire erupt from the accident site.”
The single-engine VariEze aircraft crashed near the 1600 block of Aliso Canyon Road north of Foothill Road about 3:15 p.m., some 15 minutes after it the NTSB report noted a witness said it took off from Santa Paula Airport.
Pilot Edgar Friederichs, 61, of Castaic, and passenger Matthew Boutell, 21, of Thousand Oaks, were killed in the crash. | http://www.santapaulatimes.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/31184/Pilot_reported_engine_failure_initial_conclusion_of_fatal_crash_investigators_.html | en | 2016-06-08T00:00:00 | www.santapaulatimes.com/15b505e307cc0f04fa2109e548f3698fdb61869fd66f6233c53886172fd99ec5.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:55:20 | null | 2016-06-08T00:00:00 | The Santa Paula Art Museum is pleased to present “One Look at Nature: The Paintings of Gail Pidduck,” opening June 18 and on view through November 6,... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.santapaulatimes.com%2Fnews%2Ffullstory.php%2Faid%2F31187%2FOne_Look_at_Nature%3A_The_Paintings_of_Gail_Pidduck.html.json | http://www.santapaulatimes.com/images//31187.photo.1.png | en | null | One Look at Nature: The Paintings of Gail Pidduck | null | null | www.santapaulatimes.com | Santa Paula News
The Santa Paula Art Museum is pleased to present “One Look at Nature: The Paintings of Gail Pidduck,” opening June 18 and on view through November 6, 2016. Gail Pidduck is one of Santa Paula’s most esteemed resident artists, and her much-anticipated solo show will feature over 50 breathtaking new works, all of which explore the beauty of nature and the local landscape. The exhibition will premiere with a reception on Saturday, June 18, 2016, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Admission is $10.00 for museum members and $15.00 for the general public.
Gail Pidduck describes herself as a ruralist painter. Born and raised on a ranch in Santa Paula, Gail spent much of her youth exploring nearby fields and orchards. Pidduck’s early experiences have greatly influenced her perspective as an artist. In creating this exhibition, Gail was inspired by both the large and small parts of nature in her home area. The resulting group of works features sweeping views of mountains and valleys, and smaller studies of birds, cacti, flowers, and fruit.
One Look at Nature will also feature works by artists that Pidduck greatly admires including Marla Frazee, Henry Graumlich, Lettre Sauvage, John Nichols, Michelle Onstot, Nate Pidduck, Chris Provenzano, Michael Rohde, Chuck Spink, Sylvia Torres, Regina Vorgang, Judith Wilson Weldon, Jackson Wheeler, and George Wilson. With their inclusion, Gail hopes to convey that there is more than one way to create, and more than one way to look at the beauty of the world. | http://www.santapaulatimes.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/31187/One_Look_at_Nature:_The_Paintings_of_Gail_Pidduck.html | en | 2016-06-08T00:00:00 | www.santapaulatimes.com/7fb91e778423bf441765bb366c3df8bbe378336b912f4b49be28161fdcbd8f57.json |
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