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Making Memories One Tree at a Time A local Christmas tree farmer shares his holiday stories 4-5

Top 10 Ways to Keep Kids Busy This Winter Great ways to avoid hearing “I’m bored“ 16

Dashing Through the Snow

Great Gifts Unique gift ideas for that person who has everything 17

Glamour at a Glance Lots of luxury this season 24-25

Snowmobiling in the Okanagan - endless fun! 6-7

The Lure of Ice Fishing Friends, family and fishing 18

Five Great Reads for the Night Before Classic holiday reading meant for sharing 26-27

Twenty Years of Community Building Willow Park Church presents the living nativity 8

Distinctive Designs Locally made, one-of-a-kind jewellery to benefit charity 19

Slip, Sliding Away Local hills for great sledding 28

Gifts with a Purpose Feel-good options 10-11

Have Fun at Your Party Too! A tasty recipe for Curry Bites 20-21

Shaw TV Keeps the Home Fires Burning The story behind the Shaw Firelog Channel 12 Pretty Up the Mantel Unique ways to decorate your focal point 14

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MAKING MEMORIES

one tree at a time Ted Corbett, Woodhaven Farms By Kevin Parnell

When Kelowna orthodontist Ted Corbett purchased an acreage high on the Rutland bench in the 1970s he was bound and determined to work the land. It was an apple orchard when he bought it but after a half dozen years of working without profit, he uprooted all the apple trees and went to work farming the land as a hay pasture. That brought along with it several of its own problems, including the high price of maintaining haying equipment. After a few futile years Corbett leased out the farm and allowed others to work it. “Farming is a great way to live, but it’s a lot of work with very little return,â€? says Corbett. “You have to love what you are doing.â€? Nowadays Corbett is working the land like he always wanted and he’s touching people’s lives at the best time of the year. Corbett has turned his acreage into Woodhaven Farms, a Christmas tree farm. “I’m retired and this started out to be a hobby but it’s turned out that I’m no longer retired if you know what I mean,â€? he says with a chuckle. “The trees are a lot of work but they are just beautiful. I have wildlife all over the place. It’s very, very nice and I’m so thankful and appreciative that I can do this.â€? While most of us think only of Christmas trees during the holidays, Corbett is busy year round, making sure the seedlings that he has planted are getting enough water during the hot summer months as he keeps his farm replenished with new trees coming up. Each Christmas season Corbett will sell 300 to 400 trees of the 6,000 trees that he has going at one time. A grandfather to 10 kids, the family aspect of buying a Christmas tree is what keeps Corbett going. ¨

“I love it when the families come and Mom and Dad and the kids The family aspect and often Grandma and Grandpa of buying a all come out to the farm,� he says. “They walk out in the field and Christmas tree choose whatever tree they want. They can cut it down or I will cut it is what keeps for them. I take them for a hay ride. Corbett going. For me it’s a family thing.� Each year Corbett also holds his annual Sam Trescho Day, a day in October for people who are in wheelchairs or whose handicap may keep them from being able to properly hunt for a tree. It’s a day in honour of a young fellow Corbett met who came out with his family and spent time with Corbett around the fire. He couldn’t travel on the farm in his wheelchair and has since passed on. But Corbett remembers Sam and his spirit lives on every October. “It’s just an outlet for those families that have a handicapped person that they can include in an outing like this,� he says. “It’s all about seeing those families together.� Another time Corbett helped a young single mother who had just $10 to her name pick out the most beautiful tree he could find and gave it to her for free. “She had no budget and she had picked out an old Charlie Brown tree,� he recalls. “I picked out one of the nicest trees I had and gave it to her. She actually wept. She said no one had done anything like that for her. I did it because sometimes life can be hard.� That’s true. The life of a farmer can be hard too. But Ted Corbett seems to have found his calling and a way to bring something special into people’s lives every Christmas. “I think it’s great,� he says. “It’s making memories for kids. It’s something they will remember.� f

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From rolling hills and scenic cross country rides to adrenalin-fueled hill climbs, the Okanagan Valley is a snowmobiler’s dream. Whether you are heading into the popular Greystokes area out Highway 33 for trails and meadows, cruising into the Enderby Mountains for some elevation, or riding into Revelstoke for the huge vertical challenges, snowmobilers have the pick of some unreal riding seemingly in every direction leading out of Kelowna. “The entire Okanagan Valley from Penticton to Revelstoke has good riding, it just kind of depends on what riding you are doing,” said Jeremy Wipp, co-owner of Valley Moto Sport in Kelowna. “The Greystokes is phenomenal. The Kelowna Snowmobile Club has done a great job with the trails. The riding is more trails with meadows and you get to about 6,000 feet in elevation. For a little more aggressive riding there is Mount Nelson towards Lumby and to get into the alpine there is the Enderby mountain range. The riding is kind of endless, it just depends on where you want to go and the skill level you are at.” With a heavy snowfall forecast for the winter of 2011-12, snowmobile enthusiasts will again be in their glory as they look for fresh powder to carve up with their machines. And this year those machines continue to get more powerful and easier to handle. 6 YOUR STYLE » Winter Edition 2011/2012

“The machines have certainly evolved over the last couple years,” said Wipp. “Snowmobiles have become light-weight, very nimble, very maneuverable and a ton of fun to play with. Your ability to go places where the terrain is untouched is endless.” This year’s newest machines are bringing more power to the table with new turbo machines allowing for more horsepower (up to 240 horsepower) out of the box. Four stroke engines also allow the machine to maintain power at elevation. While hardcore enthusiasts will be excited about the option to find more power, snowmobiling maintains a broad base of users, from the hill climb expert who can get himself into trouble (see safety sidebar) to families who want to experience a more casual day on the sled. It seems more and more folks are looking to a sled to get away from the hustle and bustle in the city. “The sport is growing,” said Wipp. “More and more people are getting into it. We’ve gone from selling eight sleds a year to 20 the next year and 40 the year after. So it is growing in popularity but at the same time it’s growing we as users have to be more and more responsible and aware because there are more people out

there. We want people to use the recreational areas responsibly.” That means hauling in and out any garbage that sledders take, riding in a respectful manner while watching out for other users and avoiding things like drinking and sledding and over-aggressiveness. With the quality of the snow available and the vastness of the area, following those simple steps will keep everyone happy. It’s hard not to be happy when you are talking about an area with world-famous snow. “Up and down the valley the snow is amazing,” said Wipp.

“I had a customer who rode on July 28 at King Fisher in Enderby and there was still three or four feet of snow. Sometimes you will jump off your sled and disappear up to your neck. It really is a snowmobiler’s dream.” f

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ON THE SAFE SIDE When you talk about snowmobiling you have to talk safety. The year has only just begun and already B.C. has suffered a snowmobile fatality with the death earlier this year of a Prince George man in an avalanche. That followed the death of six snowmobilers last year and 19 the year before in B.C., prompting widespread calls for snowmobiling safety. Here’s a few things to remember when you head out on your sled. U7i>ÀÊ>Â˜ĂŠ>Ă›>Â?>˜VÂ…iĂŠLi>Vœ˜°ĂŠ-œ“iĂŠĂƒÂ˜ÂœĂœÂ“ÂœLˆÂ?iĂŠ>Ă€i>ĂƒĂŠ>Ă€iĂŠÂ˜ÂœĂœĂŠ making it mandatory for sledders to wear an avalanche beacon. The beacon transmits a signal that allows searchers the chance to find you if buried in an avalanche. Other equipment that should be standard on a sled is a shovel as well as a probe, used to try and find a sledder buried in the snow. U ˜yĂŠ>ĂŒ>LÂ?iĂŠ>Ă›>Â?>˜VÂ…iĂŠL>}°ĂŠ*iÂœÂŤÂ?iĂŠÂŽÂˆÂ?Â?i`ĂŠÂˆÂ˜ĂŠ>Ă›>Â?>˜VÂ…iĂƒĂŠĂ€>Ă€iÂ?ÞÊ`ˆiĂŠ due to the actual slide, instead succumbing to suffocation when LĂ•Ă€Âˆi`ĂŠĂ•Â˜`iĂ€ĂŠĂŒÂ…iĂŠĂƒÂ˜ÂœĂœ°ĂŠ >ÂˆĂ€Â?ĂžĂŠÂ˜iĂœĂŠ>Ă€iĂŠÂˆÂ˜yĂŠ>ĂŒ>LÂ?iĂŠ>Ă›>Â?>˜VÂ…iĂŠL>}ĂƒĂŠ ĂŒÂ…>ĂŒĂŠ>VĂŒĂŠÂ“Ă•VÂ…ĂŠÂ?ˆŽiĂŠ>ĂŠÂ?ˆvi‡Â?>VÂŽiĂŒ°ĂŠ7ÂœĂ€Â˜ĂŠÂˆÂ˜ĂŠ>ĂŠL>VÂŽÂŤ>VÂŽ]ĂŠĂŒÂ…iĂŠÂˆÂ˜yĂŠ>ĂŒ>LÂ?iĂŠ bag releases compressed air that can bring someone in danger to the top of the snow in an avalanche. U œ˜½ĂŒĂŠĂŒĂ€>Ă›iÂ?ĂŠ>Â?œ˜i°ĂŠ iĂ›iÀÊÛiÂ˜ĂŒĂ•Ă€iĂŠÂˆÂ˜ĂŒÂœĂŠĂ•Â˜v>“ˆÂ?ˆ>Ă€ĂŠĂŒiĂ€Ă€ÂˆĂŒÂœĂ€ĂžĂŠLÞÊ yourself. With rolling landscapes and so much snow, it’s very easy ĂŒÂœĂŠ}iĂŒĂŠÂ?ÂœĂƒĂŒ°ĂŠÂş ĂŒ½ĂƒĂŠ>Â?Ăœ>ĂžĂƒĂŠ}œœ`ĂŠĂŒÂœĂŠ}ÂœĂŠĂœÂˆĂŒÂ…ĂŠ>Â˜ĂŠiĂ?ÂŤiĂ€Âˆi˜Vi`ĂŠÂŤiĂ€ĂƒÂœÂ˜ĂŠ who knows the area,â€? said Jeremy Wipp of Kelowna’s Valley ÂœĂŒÂœĂŠ-ÂŤÂœĂ€ĂŒ°ĂŠÂş/Â…iĂŠ>Ă€i>ĂŠÂˆĂƒĂŠĂƒÂœĂŠĂ›>ĂƒĂŒĂŠĂŒÂ…>ĂŒĂŠÂˆvĂŠĂžÂœĂ•ĂŠ`œ˜½ĂŒĂŠÂŽÂ˜ÂœĂœĂŠĂŒÂ…iĂŠ>Ă€i>ĂŠ it’s easy to get lost.â€? U ÂœĂŒÂˆvĂžĂŠĂƒÂœÂ“iœ˜iĂŠÂœvĂŠĂžÂœĂ•Ă€ĂŠÂŤÂ?>Â˜Ăƒ°ĂŠ/iÂ?Â?ĂŠĂƒÂœÂ“iœ˜iĂŠĂœÂ…iĂ€iĂŠ you are going, whom you are going with and when ĂžÂœĂ•ĂŠiĂ?ÂŤiVĂŒĂŠĂŒÂœĂŠĂ€iĂŒĂ•Ă€Â˜°ĂŠ ĂŒ½ĂƒĂŠ>ĂŠ}œœ`ĂŠÂˆ`i>ĂŠĂŒÂœĂŠÂ?i>Ă›iĂŠĂžÂœĂ•Ă€ĂŠ specific route with a family member or friend. For more safety tips and snowmobiling ˆ˜vÂœĂ€Â“>ĂŒÂˆÂœÂ˜ĂŠVÂ…iVÂŽĂŠÂœĂ•ĂŒĂŠĂŒÂ…iĂŠ ° °ĂŠ-Â˜ÂœĂœÂ“ÂœLˆÂ?iĂŠ Federation web site at www.bcsf.org. f

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When the Willow Park Church began presenting its living nativity scene some 20 years ago, it was a much smaller production that what it has grown into. A quaint Christmastime production held outside of the Willow Park Church, the first living nativity told the story of baby Jesus to a small crowd gathered outside of the church on wooden bleachers. Now, 20 years later, Willow Park is getting set to host up to 8,000 folks over three days in their 20th annual presentation of the living nativity scene, complete with nine actors, hundreds of volunteers and three different sets. “When it first started it was a small thing we did outside,” said Eva Wiebe, this year’s writer, producer and director of the living nativity scene at Willow Park. “Over the years we have added shows to it and moved it inside the church. It’s definitely grown a lot. This year, being our 20th anniversary, it’s a special year.” This year’s presentation of the birth of Christ is called A Light Event. It will feature the tale of God returning to earth in the form of baby Jesus and will also include two other parts. Once the nativity scene is finished, patrons can walk through a living mannequin display in a ballroom setting before proceeding onto the City of Bethlehem from 2,000 years ago, complete with shopkeepers, priests and soldiers. From year to year, Willow Park will change the theme of the living nativity but of course the story is always the same. For the church, it’s a way to pass on the story of Christ and to celebrate the spirit of the holiday. We want to give a gift to our community and this is just an amazing way to do that,” said Wiebe. “I think the real story of Christmas is important to tell. There is a side benefit to the church in that this is a communitybuilding event. People get involved and get to know other people.” Putting together a production as large as what the living nativity scene has become takes a groundswell of

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support from the church’s volunteers. But that has never been a problem, according to Wiebe, who says up to 500 people will have a hand in the production, helping people in and out and serving hot drinks after the event. “People want to be involved in this every year,” she said. “The people that are new to the church love the idea of doing it so our volunteers are there every year.” Willow Park will present 12 different showings of its living nativity scene, from Dec. 9 to 11. Over the weekend thousands of people will stream to the Rutland-based church to re-live the birth of Christ and walk through the streets of Bethlehem some 2,000 years ago. This year there will be a children’s choir performing outside as people wait in line. Seniors and those with a disability are able to get inside the church to wait as opposed to waiting outside in lines that can get long for the popular event. And as long as the community continues to respond so well to the church production, it will likely continue. “At times we’ve asked the question ‘should we do this again?”’ said Wiebe. “It’s a lot of work but the answer is always absolutely. Sometimes when you are doing something over and over again it eventually loses steam or momentum. But I have not sensed that at all. People are still excited about doing it. As long as the community still responds I think we will continue to do it.” The living nativity scene at Willow Park Church in Kelowna runs Dec. 9 to 11. For times and more information you can go to www.willowparkchurch.com or call 250-765-6622. f

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What do you get the person who has it all this holiday season? It’s a question that is often asked these days, with kids and adults alike awash in material items that are often more extravagant than necessary. For an answer to the question, enter Ten Thousand Villages, a Kelowna store where you can buy a living gift that will go a long way toward helping people in third world countries. For example, you can buy a family in Kenya a goat or purchase a sand dam that helps people in these countries access clean drinking water. The person you buy the gift in name of receives a card and information package while a family in need receives the actual gift. “I think these gifts are getting more and more popular,� said Cindy Henderson, the manager of the Ten Thousand Villages store in Kelowna.

“There are people who buy them for their grandkids who have everything. They want to give them values or something that benefits a person in a third world country.â€? Like any gift there are living gifts of many different price ranges. Twenty-five dollars will purchase training in soap making for sex trade workers in Bangladesh, while $350 will purchase a farmyard of animals for a family in Kenya. “People come back year after year for them,â€? said Henderson. “It’s like giving without buying a product. This year we also have some education programs for women who are coming out of terrible situations.â€? The living gift program, like the artisans that Ten Thousand Villages have for sale, is administered by the Mennonite Church. This year marks the 65th anniversary of the movement that now includes 47 stores across Canada. The Mennonite central committee runs the head office out of Ontario, building relationships with artisans in third world countries, ¨

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Pretty up the mantel When decorating Christmas mantels remember to keep the regular rules of mantel decorating in mind. Just switch out your everyday items for festive ones. If you have a mirror hanging over your mantel give it a holiday boost by layering a wreath over it. The easiest way is to use a ribbon, to hang the wreath and attach it to the back of the mirror. Drape an evergreen garland across the mantel and then tuck in different sizes of candles and candleholders. The items needn’t all match, but the look makes a greater impact if they’re all the same material. For instance, try using mercury glass candlesticks of different shapes and sizes with ivory candles. Fill some clear glass vases with

festive items like ornaments, pinecones or cranberries. Display larger vases at the ends of the mantel and then use smaller containers as you work your way towards the centre. Vary the sizes and shapes of the vases to keep it interesting. If you want to make this look even more festive add some greenery around the bases of the vases. Try decorating a Christmas mantel in one colour. For example, use silver ornaments and accessories to create an impact. Use silver ornaments, topiaries, candlesticks and whatever else you desire. The various shapes and textures will keep it looking interesting even though there’s no colour variation. Flowers and small potted trees (or topiaries) always look great. Try

putting matching items on each end of the mantel and then put a lovely arrangement in the middle. Create a natural scene by bringing the outdoors inside. Gather sturdy sticks, pinecones, magnolia cones, and large leaves from your yard. Tack the leaves together to create a garland that is twice as long as your mantel. Drape the leaf garland over and

around so it falls naturally off the mantel in places. For colour, place candles in an assortment of sizes and shapes on pedestals throughout the arrangement and tuck pieces of thick-skin fruit such as lemons, limes, and oranges into the foliage. Decorated mantels are a natural focal point which take centre stage, and should reflect the style of the room.f

Extend the holiday mood Re-purpose the mantel and the tree to include New Year’s Eve decorating. Streamers, balloons, noisemakers, serpentine throws, tiaras and hats can all be used to add festive fun and extend the holiday mood. Bring out the vibrant colours by using candles and New Year’s banners to complete the look.f

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During winter, it can be too cold to play outside, forcing your kids to stay indoors. But kids can get easily bored since they tend to prefer spending their endless energy running around. A lot of parents have gone through the dilemma of trying to entertain their kids and keeping them preoccupied for a long time while staying indoors. With the height of technological developments, watching a video or playing on the computer is one way to keep the kids entertained. But they need to get out of the house as well, so what options do you have for things to do in Kelowna that still keep you inside from the cold? Here are some options to consider:

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HEAD TO THE ENERGYPLEX. The popular Rutland facility at Highway 97 and McCurdy Road offers several activities under one roof, from a challenging obstacle course, to rock climbing and gymnastics.

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GO SWIMMING. The Rutland Y facility on Hartman Road and the H2O Aquatic Centre in the Mission sports complex on Gordon Drive both offer great fun in the pool for the kids.

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CHECK OUT HISTORY: Military history is not something normally associated with the Okanagan, but tucked away in Memorial Arena is a place where Canada’s military and naval history can be found—The Okanagan Military Museum. The museum has a significant collection of military artifacts such as military small arms, uniforms, insignia, badges and equipment. The collection includes relics and artifacts from the Boer War, First and Second World Wars, the Korean War, the Cold War and contemporary military operations. The museum’s winter hours are Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is by donation.

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MAKE A VISIT TO THE LIBRARY. The downtown Kelowna branch of the Okanagan Regional Library, 1380 Ellis St., offers an array of programs for children and teenagers, a computer lab and most recently added a genealogy resource section for people wanting to investigate their family tree. For more information go to www.orl.bc.ca.

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DOES YOUR CHILD LIKE TO HELP YOU IN THE KITCHEN? An upcoming program at Watson Road Elementary School is a holiday baking workshop suitable for kids ages 6 to 10. Here is a chance to make Christmas cookies to eat or take home. The registration fee is $20, all supplies are included and you don’t have to clean up the mess. Sessions are Dec. 10, 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. GO BOWLING. Among the options are McCurdy Bowling Centre, 948 McCurdy Rd., Lake City Bowl & Billiards, 100-2789 Highway 97 North and Capri Valley Lanes, 1835 Gordon Drive.

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CHECK OUT CHRISTMAS LIGHTS. Hop in the car and see the house Christmas light decorations around town. Kettle Valley is a popular spot. Other notable viewing spots are Sunset Ranch (Sandhills Drive), Spencer Road, Rose Valley and Bridgeview Road in West Kelowna, Rosemary Court and of course the big Tree of Hope next to the Landmark Towers by the Highway 97 pedestrian overpass.

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VISIT THE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTRE for the Okanagan at Mission Creek Regional Park. The EECO Storytime one-hour program with stories, craft making and other activities for pre-school aged children takes place Wednesday mornings, 10 a.m., until Feb. 29. Or check out the Meet Your Wild Neighbours exhibit about different animal species that call Okanagan home, which runs until January.

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GO FOR A SKATE. Rutland Arena offers rentals, while the Capital News Centre has a small oval for parents to give their youngsters a first go at gliding on ice skate blades if they’re not yet ready for the big ice. And if you want the true outdoor skating experience, check out the ice rink at Stuart Park. f

With the onset of December upon us, the clock is ticking on that annual passage of consumerism called Christmas shopping.

GREAT GIFTS Dashing around trying to find the appropriate gift for the people on your Christmas gift list can be a frustrating exercise at times, but here are some ideas that might otherwise be overlooked for Central Okanagan shoppers: FOR THE WINE CONNOISSEUR, there are a couple of new toys that can enhance the wine drinking experience. One is called The Vino Drill, a battery-powered automatic corkscrew, terrific for anyone who likes wine but has health issues with their hands, such as arthritis. Just hit the button and the Vino Drill does all the work. A SECOND IDEA for a lover of wines, is the wine aerator. It comes in different forms, but it adds oxygen to the wine as it pours from bottle to glass, enhancing the taste and the aroma. CRESCENDO is a new store that opened in Mission Park Shopping Centre in November, offering a unique blend of cask-aged vinegars, award winning fruit vinegars, and exquisite oils from the cask, all which enhance your favourite recipe or salad. And you can bring back the bottle for refills at your convenience. THE FIRST 3D WATER CUBE AQUARIUM, the 23-litre Fluval Edge can be filled to the very brim thanks to the glass top, providing high definition viewing from every angle. The partially sealed top reduces evaporation for less maintenance and a large, hidden aperture allows oxygen exchange to keep fish healthy. A floating base design gives the set a very small footprint for easy placement and lends the aquarium a clean, contemporary look.

THE RIGHT TOOL: Do you know someone who can never find the right tool when they need it because they are stored all over the house or throughout the garage? A tool kit would be an appreciated gift, and many also come with a complete set of ratchets, wrenches, screwdrivers and sockets as well. WARMTH IN WINTER - Many Central Okanagan homes are built with expansive balconies that are not as accessible during the winter months because of the cold weather. But there is a solution to that, an outdoor gas or electric heater can keep the patio or balcony in use during the generally mild Okanagan winters. NOT TO BE MISSED. Christmas is one of Hollywood’s economic boom periods during the year, so a gift of theatre passes will offer the opportunity to see some potential Oscarworthy films. Coming up this year is the latest installment of Mission Impossible starring Tom Cruise, two films from director Steven Spielberg, The Adventure of Rin Tin Tin and The War Horse. Also, Meryl Streep takes on the role of Margaret Thatcher in the biopic about the former British prime minister called The Iron Lady. LOCAL TALENT - Speaking of entertainment, the Kelowna Community Theatre is one of the busier venues in town these days, providing an array of upcoming performers to satisfy them music and dance tastes of gift recipients. Coming up for the start of 2012 are singer Jim Cuddy (Jam. 10); comedian Bob Saget (Jan. 18); The Rankin Family (Jan. 28); Colin James (Feb. 9); Stars of the Ballet-Nacionel de Cuba (Feb. 11); Liona Boyd (March 6); and Sylvia Browne (March 26). f

THE GIFT OF EDUCATION can be appropriate for anyone wanting to expand their horizons personally or professionally, and the continuing education curriculum at Okanagan College is a great place to start. Everything from learning how to start a business, to learning how to make wine, to learning how to find your writing voice, how to stop procrastinating and much more is offered through the college. Just check out the course guide online at www.okanagan.bc.ca.

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The lure of ice fishing

Fishing is often an individual past-time, with at most two or three anglers at a time, sitting in a boat trying their luck. But come the winter, when many anglers decide to put away the gear until spring, the social aspect of fishing is fired up a notch with the arrival of ice fishing season. By Kevin Parnell

Gone are the hours spent alone in the solitary confines of a canoe, belly boat or aluminum fishing vessel to be replaced by the camaraderie of standing around a six inch hole in the ice with friends, family and hopefully, fish. “I think one of the reasons ice fishing is popular is the social aspect of it,” says Nick Pace, co-owner of Trout Water Fishing and Gear in Kelowna. “It’s a gathering out in the middle of the lake. It can be a family event where parents have the kids in close proximity with their sled or toboggans.” In many ways, ice fishing

and fishing in open water are at opposite ends of the angling spectrum. There is the obvious difference of ice versus water but there are many more differences as well. While more and more anglers are practicing catch and release tactics, in the winter many anglers target trout or kokanee as a food source, keeping fish on the menu year round. “A lot of people tend to keep fish, within the legal catch limit, when they ice fish,” says Pace. “It’s hard to practice catch and release when you bring the fish out of the water and it’s freezing outside.” Popular lakes for ice fishing in the Kelowna area include Wood Lake, Shannon Lake, Swan Lake

and Beaver Lake. Take a drive along Highway 97 heading to Vernon and you will see just how popular ice fishing is in the Central Okanagan as dozens upon dozens of anglers try their luck for Wood Lake kokanee. While live bait like worms or maggots are the bait of choice for many ice anglers, the staff at Trout Waters maintains that the fish will still target its main food sources of shrimp, leeches and chironomids. “Those are the staple diet of trout all year long,” says Pace. “You will always find them in the lake, just to varying degrees. We’re convincing people to give flies a try rather than going with the worm.” Of course it’s harder to read the

water and look for insect hatches when a lake is frozen over but Pace says there are some tell-tale signs to look for when putting your hole in at your favourite ice fishing lake. “You should only be fishing in five to 15 feet of water, you don’t want to be out in the middle of the lake,” he says. “Most guys will drill five to six holes in an area and move around. Knowing the lake helps. If you do the research in the summer that will really help you out in the winter.” And if all else fails, bring out the warm clothes and some friends and enjoy being out in the great outdoors. Who knows, you may just catch something.f

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When 18-year-old Chelsea Williamson graduates from Mount Boucherie Secondary School this year she will be able to credit Boojangles for some of her past and future success. Boojangles is a student-run business that operates out of the school, making jewelry, selling it to the community and passing on the profit to charity. Williamson spent two years working at Boojangles, the store that is run by MBSS resource program, for kids with varying learning disabilities. As she gets set to move on after high school, Williamson says her time in the jewelry store at Mt. Boucherie, helped her in a number of ways. “It was amazing,� she said. “It was a good experience and I just loved it.� Boojangles came into operation four years ago as a way to compliment MBSS’ resource program. Students purchase the product to

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There’s not much point to throwing a party, or inviting a few people over, if you can’t enjoy yourself while your guests do. In fact, they probably won’t have much fun if they’re watching you run from kitchen to dining room to living room, instead of visiting with them. So, prepare ahead, just like all the top chefs do. Even if you cook some of your dishes at the last minute, have all the ingredients ready to go and don’t leave everything to the last minute.

Always include some eats that can be prepared ahead of time. So, either add a couple of cold appetizers or dishes to your menu, like salads or dips; or include some dishes which can be made up ahead of time and either frozen or kept in the fridge for days or weeks. That way, it’s fun hosting a group of friends and family instead of a chore. For instance, these Curry Bites can be completely made up ahead of time, frozen on a sheet, then popped into a freezer bag, ready to just bake at the last minute. They’re ideal for entertaining. Decorating should also be done the week or days before your event, complete with plans for which dishes you’re going to use and making sure the silver doesn’t need polishing. You don’t want to discover that as guests ring the doorbell! There are lots of other festive recipes in my new book, Jude’s Kitchen, many of which lend themselves well to entertaining, and which can be made ahead of time. Think Cheddar Pennies and Potted Cheese; Pot Stickers and Holiday Rum Balls. It’s available locally at Mosaic Books and Chapters, the B.C. Wine Museum, Discover Wines, Quails’ Gate and Calona Vineyards, and it would make a welcome gift as well. ¨

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FLOUR POWER By Kevin Parnell

For the past eight years, Kelowna entrepreneur Moni Schiller has been fighting public opinion along the road to building a successful home-based business. The opinion she’s been battling is the overwhelming sense that the holiday snack of fruitcake is as about appealing as eating dirt. But if you bristle at the thought of fruitcake, you haven’t had Schiller’s Totally Decadent Fruitcake, a product that has people from across Canada yearning for more. “I’m telling you the word fruitcake is my biggest battle,” says Schiller from her Kelowna home, where in her basement she produces some 2,000 fruitcakes each year. “It’s the product’s name because when people eat mine, with chunks of chocolate, they go ‘oh my god, this is actually good.’ It’s very disheartening when I see fruitcakes sitting on store shelves. I wouldn’t eat those either.” But people are eating Schiller’s fruitcakes. And they are loving it. Much of her business is repeat orders from all across Canada. It seems once people get a taste of her cake they want more. “The cakes arrived promptly and in good condition,” writes one satisfied customer, who ordered his from Nova Scotia. “In my 88 years I’ve had many different fruitcakes but I must say I have not had a better one than yours.” Moni Schiller, of Nuttier than a Fruitcake

That’s a message that Schiller has continued to hear in the eight years she has been in business. Simply put, her fruitcake tastes so good, people keep coming back for more. In fact, if it weren’t for the fact that she wants to keep making quality products as opposed to increasing quantity, Schiller probably could have gone big. But that’s not what it’s all about for the 57-year-old Kelowna mother. She has kept her growth steady and slow enough to maintain a one-person operation. “I like it the way it is,” she says. “I’d like it to say like this: I feel really good about it because I can control everything. Once the fruitcakes are sold they are sold.” Schiller began the business relying on word of mouth to increase sales. She called the first four years in operation difficult but says if small businesses can survive those first few years, the chances for success increase. While Schiller has remained true to the small business ideal, she has started to branch out into the world of social media, writing a monthly newsletter as well as maintaining a blog on her website. She also posts thoughts to Twitter and Facebook. “Even though I don’t totally understand it, somehow it does work,” she says of her beginnings in the social media world. “When you think of it, it’s free. It’s gets to so many more people. It does have its appeal.” You can find Schiller online at www.fruitcake.ca f

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(-".063 at a glance By Jan Johnson, Tigerlily Fashions

Is it just me or did we blink and now the festive season is almost upon us? Seems like we’ve just packed away the sandals and it’s already time to dress up and shine for the holiday parties! That should be easy this year, as there are lots of touches of old Hollywood glamour in this season’s styles. Those Hollywood stars really knew how to dress to show off their best features, and most of the styles they wore are very flattering to a woman’s figure. The waist is back, as evidenced by cropped peplum jackets, wide belts and wrapped dresses. Fortunately, most of these styles also create the illusion of a small waist, as long as they’re not too extreme; just remember to ¨

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sequinned top under a tweed jacket. The dress is still strong, with lengths hovering either just above or just below the knee - or full length for all-out glamour. Look for lace and soutache trims, ruffles, artfully placed tucks and wraps. For the more daring, you’ll also see some beautiful and feminine one-shoulder dresses...very striking. Black and white combos are making a real comeback. Try dots, a lace print or a tiny plaid in black and white. If you’ve just gotta have colour, look for rich purples, deep teals, striking emeralds. These tones are great for adding colour to winter-pale skin, so don’t be afraid to wear them. And you can never go wrong with a dramatic shade of red... it’s always in style! For accessories, keep it to one or two really great, dramatic pieces. Try a big floral cocktail ring, a wide gold cuff bracelet, a long multi-chain necklace. Grab a trendy clutch purse (or one with a chain strap) and some sexy heels, and you’re out the door, girl, ready for an evening of socializing. Enjoy! f

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FOR THE NIGHT BEFORE A CHRISTMAS CAROL This attractive new edition of the classic Christmas tale A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens, would make an excellent gift for a family with children nine years old and older. The story of the miserly Scrooge and the visits of the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future that redeem him was first published on December 17, 1843 and has remained popular ever since.

The book itself is well designed, with dramatic watercolor illustrations by P.J. Lynch, a handsome cover and dust jacket, and high quality paper. The story of Scrooge has been told and retold in many different formats and styles. For example, our family loves The Muppets’ Christmas Carol. However, while many of these versions may capture some of the spirit of the original, none can come close to capturing the author’s use of language and the ability of Charles Dickens to tell a story.

‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS This gift edition of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas or Account of A Visit From St. Nicholas is unlike most of the editions of the classic Christmas story in poem. It is not particularly big, just the right size for a child’s hands. It does not have flashy colour illustrations. While it’s a hardbound book, it costs less than $10. It is also not attributed to Clement C. Moore, the man usually cited as the author. The book’s illustrations, beautifully rendered in black pencil by artist Matt Tavares, capture the atmosphere of a quiet Christmas Eve, suddenly interrupted by a strange noise and the arrival of St. Nick. In a note from the illustrator at the beginning of the book, Matt

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HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! In honour of the 50th-anniversary of the publication of How the Grinch Stole Christmas! by Dr. Seuss, Random House has published two special editions of the classic children’s Christmas picture book. The first (not pictured) is the Party Edition, which features a bright foil cover. The second, How the Grinch Stole Christmas!: A

Despite the best efforts of the Grinch, who hates Christmas and steals all the gifts and material trappings of Christmas in the whole town, the spirit of Christmas continues to shine brightly in the townspeople. This results in a wonderful change in the Grinch. Older children, teens, and adults will also be interested in the additional information, illustrations, and insight to be found in retrospective. THE GIFT OF THE MAGI The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry is a classic Christmas story that makes a wonderful Christmas read-aloud for children 10 and older and their families to enjoy together. The latest children’s Christmas picture book edition of The Gift of the Magi, published by Candlewick Press, is illustrated with memorable artwork by P.J. Lynch. His poignant and expressive watercolors strengthen

the impact of O. Henry’s The Gift of the Magi. This moving tale of love and sacrifice can help to put the purpose of gift giving into perspective for tweens and teens with “wish� lists a mile long. The story is set in New York City in the early 1900s. A young couple, Mr. and Mrs. James Dillingham Young – Della and Jim – live in a shabby apartment. They have very little money, but a

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When the snow starts to fly in the Central Okanagan many people’s thoughts turn to sliding with activities like snowmobiling, skiing and snowboarding front and centre. But for kids everywhere, there is just one thing on their mind: Sledding. Whether it be on a toboggan, GT racer, a classic Crazy Carpet or a Glad garbage bag, kids love to slide down a snow-covered hill. In Kelowna every neighbourhood has some great sliding hills for kids and families to take advantage of. “Generally the kids go wherever they want to so any of

our parks that have a little bit of a hill to them will work,� said Ted Sophonow, City of Kelowna parks, beaches and sports-fields supervisor. So with the snow already having hit Kelowna, it’s time to grab your kid and her sled and get out for some good old family fun. Here are a few of the more well-known spots amongst City of Kelowna Parks. KETTLE VALLEY, with its proximity to the south slopes, not surprisingly, has a couple of excellent options with Curlew Park and Quilchena Park providing the necessary slope to

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steep action with a short walk into the hills. DOWNTOWN features Knox Mountain which has a gentle slope near the tennis courts. However city staff would prefer sledders to avoid the main mountain which has delicate underbrush and plenty of trees that could be dangerous. “We certainly wouldn’t want to encourage (sledding on Knox),� said Sophonow. “There are too many trees.� These are just a few options for areas around the City of Kelowna to take advantage of the hills. Of course every neighbourhood has many options for the age old recreation. You just need to head out the door, take a look and get sliding. “Kids can be pretty imaginative about what they consider a place to go tobogganing,� said Sophonow. “It’s use at your own risk. Unless we think there is a safety hazard we’re not going to monitor it too much.� f

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