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RSS students will ‘strike’ to back teachers
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A group of Rutland Senior Secondary students will go on strike Friday after deciding the students affected by B.C. teachers’ ongoing contract negotiations should be able to express their views. Mariah Johnson said she believes teachers need the student body’s full support in their fight for fair pay and better working conditions and, after speaking with her teachers about the issue, has decided the students can help. “I’ve thought about it for a couple of weeks, but decided to do it on Monday,” said Johnson. Friend Catherine Aujla-Fieldt, 17, is one of those committed to joining her on the picket line on Rutland Road. “I think that the teachers have a right to be on strike and to get what they deserve,” she said. Aujla-Fieldt has classes where students do not even have desks to sit in and believes the teachers’ are fighting to get better resources for her and her classmates. “I guess we’re just trying to show it affects us too,” she said, when asked why she wants to forgo her first class and stand out in the cold. Johnson made a video and posted it on Facebook mid-week and has permission to put posters up around the school. She said most of her information about the strike has come from the teachers themselves, though she also consulted online media sources as she developed her point of view. She feels teachers need to be compensated adequately for helping shape her future and that of her friends, and she’s not alone on this point. Students across the province are expected to walk out of class early on Friday. Johnson said her idea was separate and she doesn’t want the half-hour demonstration she’s planned to turn into an easy early weekend for her classmates. Neither the Central Okanagan School District nor Central Okanagan Teachers’ Association could be reached for comment on the matter. See Strike A8
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FRENCH CULTURAL DAY…Canadian French traditions and customs will be celebrated by students at French immersion schools across the Central Okanagan School District this week. On Wednesday at Peter Greer Elementary School in Lake Country, Seth Gizen works on his own artistic rendering of a sugar shack, a small building often constructed in the woods where sap is boiled down to make maple syrup.
▼ LEGALIZING MARIJUANA
Coalition calls pot laws a ‘dramatic failure’ Kathy Michaels STAFF REPORTER
Just as alcohol prohibition failed, laws aimed at snuffing out Canada’s underground drug industry have fallen short, say members of a coalition in Kelowna today to talk
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Conditions for organized crime improved in tandem, as what was once viewed as a basement pursuit morphed into what the Fraser Institute, in a recent report, deemed to be a $7 billion a year business. “Then we spend millions on lawyers, judges
and prisons in this cat and mouse game,” said Dr. Wood. “By every metric, prohibition has not achieved its stated objectives.” Just imagine, however,
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SENDING A MESSAGE…Staff at local McDonald’s restaurants and at the Save-On-Foods store on Lakeshore Road in the Mission were wearing pink shirts on Wednesday to show their corporate support for the Pink Shirt Day—Bullying Stops Here campaign launched locally by the Okanagan Girls & Boys Club organization. Offering their support were Mike Huget (right photo), manager of the McDonald’s outlet in Rutland, and Save-On-Food store assistant manager Kyle Bilinski (left photo) and checkout attendant Kathie Langman.
▼ HEALTH
MLAs join chorus calling for pain clinic in Kelowna Alistair Waters ASSISTANT EDITOR
Local MLA Norm Letnick says its time a clinic was established here to deal with chronic pain. Letnick, in an open letter to the Interior Health, says he and his two MLA colleagues Kelowna-Mission’s Steve Thomson and Westside-Kelowna’s Ben Stewart, believe that de-
spite investment and increases in other health areas here, services to help those with chronic pain need to be addressed and improved as well. “As with any new program, the challenge will be finding the funds to deliver the service,” said Letnick, chair of the legislature’s standing committee on health. The MLAs call comes
after one of the two local specialist who dealt with the issue of pain management moved to Nanaimo, citing a lack of the staff and equipment here to properly deal with the issue Dr. Karl Muendel, who left in December, was particularly upset about IH’s refusal to buy a mobile xray machine for pain management services.
But the one remaining pain specialist in town said Tuesday that after talking to IH officials, he is “cautiously optimistic” the situation will be improved here. Dr. Stephen Jefferys told a local radio station he had talked to IH management in light of Muendel’s departure and was encouraged by what he heard.
Jefferys has been critical of the current situation, saying more staff and equipment are needed here now. In his letter, Letnick said it is important to make progress on helping people stay healthy, manage chronic care issues, improve access to primary care specialists, reduce wait times, get patients out of hallways in hospi-
tals and avoid readmissions. And creation of a pain management clinic here would help. Currently there is not a full clinic to deal with pain management issues in the Interior. “We are making progress but we have more work to do,” said Letnick. Meantime, IH is reportedly working on interim solutions for better
pain management services as it prepares to move into the new Centennial Tower at Kelowna General Hospital, with its expanded ambulatory care department. Jeffery’s said he did not feel it will take a lot of money to improve the situation here but something needs to be done. awaters@kelownacapnews.com
▼ LAKE COUNTRY
Wind farm application raises environment impact concerns richard rolke CONTRIBUTOR
A proposed wind farm is creating some turbulence in Lake Country. Northland Power B.C. Wind is seeking approval from the provincial government to establish a test site for energy-generating wind turbines at Long Mountain between Oyama and the Beaver Lake/Dee Lake chain. “It’s right in our watershed and if they put in a wind farm, there will be
roads all over the place and that will silt up our lakes,” said James Baker, Lake Country mayor. “There will be more action in our watershed than we like at least during the construction phase.” As part of a trial, Northland Power wants to erect four meteorological towers to conduct wind data monitoring to determine suitability for wind energy. “The exact nature and timing of some of the investigative activities
will depend on the electricity market and other factors,” states a Nov. 17, 2011 letter from the company. “However, Northland will in any case, conduct a site visit to assess the constructability of the project, conduct a preliminary environmental screening, initiate First Nations and community consultations and install wind measurement instructions as soon as practical.” Baker isn’t convinced the tests will be successful.
“The wind isn’t uniform in our district,” he said of constant gusts needed to operate turbines. Northland says proposed mast (tower) sites have been selected to minimize land disruption. “However, if or where site clearing is required, Northland will apply for a license to cut,” it states. Because the area is located in the Central Okanagan East electoral area, the provincial government asked the Regional District of Central Okanag-
an for input on the proposal. The RDCO board has given its support subject to approval from the District of Lake Country and environmental concerns being addressed. Baker says his municipality will consider any potential implications. “We haven’t talked to the Okanagan Indian Band and I assume they will get a referral too,” he said. A final decision on the wind data monitoring site will be made by the provincial government.
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NEWS ▼ JACKPINE LAKE AREA
Snowmobilers using logging road raises safety issues Wade Paterson STAFF REPORTER
Two weeks ago Jerry Kneller had a close call. He was driving on a forest service road in the Jackpine Lake area when he collided with a snowmobiler who Kneller said shouldn’t have been there. “I was driving up the road and a guy came around the corner and down the road on my side—it was a very narrow piece of road,” said Kneller. “I tried swerving to the left around him because he was sliding sideways down the road towards me. “The back end of his sled hit my front tire, which was about the best thing that could’ve happened. “After I swerved, I hit the brakes because I didn’t want to run this guy right over. He ended up laying
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SNOWMOBILERS using a logging road in the Jackpine Lake area have collided with other vehicles using the service road. right beside my back tire.” He said that the incident could’ve ended up much worse, and that’s something he doesn’t want to have to live with. According to Kneller,
the logging road is a plowed road, therefore it is illegal for snowmobilers to use it. “It’s a very well used road. There are a lot of ice fishermen, snowshoers
the only one who has had a close call on the road. After telling his father about the collision, his dad indicated that a snowmobiler had launched onto the road in front of him earlier that day. “These guys are not thinking. It’s not just one; it’s a whole bunch of them. Another guy that I work with had a close call too.” Kneller added that this is a problem that can be easily prevented. “You’ve got so many options, and you don’t have to go far. “If you’re just trying to find a place that’s close, go up one of those logging roads in your truck and un-
load at a clear cut or wherever you want to ride. “You don’t need to be riding miles and miles up these plowed, well used logging roads.” Clayton Prince, second vice-president of the Kelowna Snowmobile Club, said that he hasn’t had any complaints directed to him about snowmobilers in the Jackpine Lake area; however, riders should avoid using plowed forest service roads. “(Kneller) certainly has a right to complain if the road is plowed because it is illegal for a snowmobiler to operate on a plowed forest service road,” said Prince. He said that the biggest
purpose of snowmobile clubs is to focus on safety, but, unfortunately, only a small percentage of snowmobilers belong to clubs. “Only about 10 per cent of snowmobilers belong to clubs and get the benefit of education,” Prince said. “The other 80 or 90 per cent are just out there on their own and often can show a general disregard for registration, rules and all the rest of that.” Kneller said that he hopes people change their habits before it’s too late. “It’s just a matter of time before somebody gets killed: Nobody wants that to happen.” wpaterson@kelownacapnews.com
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NEWS ▼ AGRICULTURE
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own label. St. Hubertus Winery was born. In 2003, St. Hubertus was caught in the path of the Okanagan Mountain Park Fire, suffering a total loss of the house, winery and part of the vineyards. The entire facility has since been rebuilt and replanted. St. Hubertus currently produces between 120,000 to 150,000 bottles of wine per year, in more than a dozen different varieties serving markets primarily in British Columbia and Alberta. “When we went through the rebuilding process we were very conscious of designing things for maximum production efficiency as well as maximum safety,” recalled Leo. “We believe that the two go hand in hand.” “We work closely with FARSHA, the Farm And Ranch Safety and Health Association, particularly on the production side of things such as the tractor operator training,” continued Leo. “Then the winery works more closely with WorkSafe BC to ensure the processing is always running optimally. The two together are valuable sources of information and improvement for us.” “We have automated as much as possible with
all the harvesting being done by machines along with the pressing, bottling, and so on—all the processing is automated. “Our main safety issues are with the machinery—the tractors and utility vehicles as well as the pruning, which is a lot of hand work.” The St. Hubertus vineyards slope at grades of 30 per cent or more. The Geberts insist that only trained personnel operate their machinery. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common injury that can be caused by the repetitive movements of pruning. The Geberts provide their workers with ergonomically correct electric pruning shears as well as metal gloves and ensure workers are properly dressed for the weather. “Our operation is very cyclical so these meetings are a good reminder for our staff,” said Leo. “It is also a good way to determine if everyone’s safety certifications such as First Aid are up to date, then we can instruct people or send them on training as needed,” he said. St. Hubertus employs six full-time workers along with an additional four or more during the growing season.
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Gem buyer tries again with a blue sapphire
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The scheduled auction of a one-of-akind emerald may have been a bust, but it hasn’t discouraged the controversial man behind the stone. Calgary gem buyer Regan Reaney says he will be back within the next month at the Kelowna auction house where he unsuccessfully tried to sell his headline-making emerald, but this time he’ll be packing a new record breaking rock. “It will be another worldwide story,” he said. “I’ll have an 83,250 carat blue sapphire from Africa to auction. First however, we have to deal with Teodora.” Teodora—a Brazilian word translating to “Gift of God”— was to hit the auction block at the end of January, as the world’s largest cut emerald. It weighed in at 57,500 carats and had an appraised value of $1.15 million. As Western Star Auctions was poised to put the rock on the block, however, scandal broke. First gem-experts challenged Reaney’s claim that it was a real emerald. They claimed the stone was likely a garden variety beryl, dyed deep green. “There were dyes to enhance some of the lighter grays and yellows,” said Reaney. “But that was on the appraisal from Premier Gems in Calgary… it was ‘dye enhanced.’” Then Reaney’s own past came into
question when he was arrested on fraud charges, stemming from a bogus cheque scam he pulled in Ontario years earlier. “I knew there wouldn’t be any bids on emerald once they arrested me,” he said, adding the matter was dealt with earlier this month for a mere $1,600. The emerald, however, is another matter as it’s been in Western Star Auction’s care ever since. To turn his luck, and investment around, Reaney is ensuring Teodora is packed up for analysis at the California branch of the Gemological Institute of America. When it gets the assessment Reaney believes it deserves, it will go back on the auction block. The sapphire will have the same route, he said. “Sometimes you have to take many steps back to move forward,” he said. “There’s a success story behind this. Yeah, I was a bad person at one time, that’s not me today. When you make mistakes in life you can correct them and be respected in your community and around the world.” Western Star Auctions owner Mike Odenbach certainly hasn’t been deterred from working with Reaney. “I was a little bit disappointed…his arrest put a shadow on the whole auction, but I am glad he’s moved forward,” said Odenbach. “We’re working together again. Overall there hasn’t been a negative impact.” kmichael@kelownacapnews.com
Building inspections adjusted The Regional District of Central Okanagan says starting next week, thebuilding inspection schedule will be adjusted. As a result of a slowdown in demand for building inspection services, which reflects the construction market and reduced demand for building permits in the electoral
areas, we’ll provide building inspections three days a week, Tuesday to Thursday,” said CORD spokesman Bruce Smith. The regional district handles building permits and inspections for construction work and projects in the Central Okanagan East and Central Okanagan West elector-
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Delegates at a sustainable communities conference currently underway in Kelowna have been told the key to successful planning for any municipality is meaningful public participation from its residents. And that means hearing from more than just the “usual suspects” when pubic input is sought. “Often there is a disconnect between the public and plans,” said Milenko Matanovic, founder of the Pomegranate Centre, a U.S.-based organization that helps communities prepare for the future by bringing diverse groups together. He was speaking at the Fresh Outlook Foundation’s Building Sustainable Communities conference. Matanovic said not only is it important for communities to reach out to their residents when planning for the future, it’s critical that residents feel their input is not only heard but acted upon. And he said often that can mean bringing together opposing points of view to find common ground and having the community express what it feels is important and building to preserve that within plans for the future. “An image of the future is a powerful thing to know,” said Matanovic. “Every community needs a vision of the future and sustainability can be that image.” Matanovic, who spoke on a panel with local planning consultant Bob Evans of the MMM Group and Marilyn Ham-
ilton of Royal Roads University in Victoria, participated in a workshop discussing the “big picture” when it comes to sustainable planning. Hamilton, who teaches sustainable planning at Royal Roads, said her course focuses, in part, on finding out from the public what it wants to see done when municipal plans are being drawn up, not what the public thinks about an already completed plan. And, she said is many cases, failure can provide valuable lessons. “It’s as important to find out what the public doesn’t want, as what it does want,” she told the workshop. And it’s a lesson Kelowna’s long-range planning manager says his city has learned. “We don’t do anything these days without public participation,” said Gary Stephen. And to do that, the city has not only made public participation more interactive, it is using technology to make it more convenient for the public to
get involved. Use of Internet surveys, social media, e-mail, as well as open houses where participants are encouraged to not only read and listen but also participate by voting for choices and expressing their opinions, are used. A recent example is the city’s new downtown plan. That plan included several public participation sessions, including a charette, workshops, open house and Internet surveys over a nine-month period. “In many cases it is as much about the process as the plan itself,” said Stephen, adding if the public doesn’t like the process, it doesn’t matter what the plan is, chances are it will be opposed. Matanovic, Hamilton and Evans all agreed that gathering as wide a point of view as possible is essential to successful planning, with Evans adding sometimes too much can be chewed off when it comes to planning. “Sometimes four or five small elements
will get you a lot farther ahead,” said Evans. “It’s the power of small steps that can lead to the big picture.” He quoted a Danish urbanist who feels there are three keys to any sustainable city: Making a city people-friendly, having good public spaces and making a city compact. He pointed to the South Pandosy area of a local success when it comes to that approach on a neighbourhood level. The fifth Building Sustainable Communities conference has been underway all week in Kelowna. It will bring together hundreds of delegates from across B.C., many of whom work in local government, as well as featured speakers from B.C. and Washington State. It focuses on a number of issues relating to sustainability, including water management, development, agriculture, transportation and planning. awaters@kelownacapnews.com
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NEWS ▼ LEGALIZING MARIJUANA
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Pot a Canada where government-sanctioned pot is available at a shop that’s open the same hours as government run liquor stores. The cost is prohibitive to kids, because every level of government has applied a levy. Those dollars, in turn, are funnelled back into Health Authorities so they can implement education program, en par to what’s been done with tobacco. “We dramatically reduced cigarette smoking rates with regulatory measures,” said Wood. “And with this we can bring tools to bear that dramatically reduce use and take the cash cow away from organized crime while generating tax revenue.” It’s a concept that’s gained more traction in recent months. Stop the Violence brought in heavy hitting backers as it got off the ground, including four former Vancouver mayors, current Mayor Gregor
Robertson and doctors involved with harm reduction programs such as Insite. Earlier this month four former B.C. attorney generals added their voices to a chorus, saying current laws are resulting in a worsening spiral of violence and crime, discussions on the matter became louder—especially when posed against the federal government’s tough-on-crime legislation, Bill C-10, that includes harsher sentences for drug offence. This week those potential policies were further critiqued when the Global Commission on Drug Policy penned a letter to the federal government, noting it’s “very weird” that Canada is taking a tougher line on marijuana when governments across the globe are reconsidering the war on drugs. In an open letter to the prime minister, the Brazilbased commission called on Canada to stop pursuing the “destructive, expensive and ineffective”
prohibition of pot. It’s something that Dr. Wood believes is possible, despite Canada’s current political climate. “We want to reach out across the political spectrum,” he said. “You’d be surprised the support that exists among fiscal conservatives who are seeing how much money would go to educating and health care, things that people hold dear, wasted on locking up non-violent drug dealers.” That said, the federal government is ideologically at odds with that tack, despite its financial possibilities. “There’s an international debate happening, and it’s long overdue in Canada. We need to work with the federal government to help them understand what needs to be done to really improve community health and safety,” said Dr. Wood. To learn more, head to one of the Dr. Woodled conversations today or visit www.stoptheviolencebc.org.
In response to warmongering rhetoric aimed at Iran, the visit to Canada by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu on Friday and to numerous calls for military intervention in Syria, the Kelowna Peace Group is calling for a peace rally on Saturday, noon, at Kerry Park. In an eerie echo of the “weapons of mass destruction” lead-up to the 2003 U.S. attack on Iraq which saw the largest global peace demonstrations in history, Prime Minister Stephen Harper recently stated he knows “beyond any doubt” that Iran is developing nuclear weapons and that he is “absolutely convinced” that Iran “would have no hesitation about using nuclear weapons.”
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Depriving your body of sugar or fat not a healthy recipe T ‘‘ hink of your body as you would a child. When raising a child and giving that child the best possible opportunities, the key is consistency. If you’re consistent in what you eat your body will become used to it and will act accordingly. If you want to scare a child or give them poor direction be inconsistent in the way you treat that child. The puts them in a state of fear, not knowing what they should and should not do. And of course, in proper child rearing, there has to be proper planning and preparation. The same can be said for the way you eat, the way you sleep, the way
you relieve your stress and the way that you live. This is a very logical approach at optimizing your health, immune system, enMarkus ergy and optimal Thiel function. Before we begin, let’s blow some of the most common misconceptions about dieting clean out of the water. If I want to burn fat or lose fat, I must reduce the fat in my diet if not remove it altogether. Studies have demonstrated clearly that in order to burn fat you must eat fat. For instance, if your body is not getting enough fat from your diet it will make it. Or, whatever food you give it, even in limited ratios the body
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will turn into fat. You need fat. The adult brain is made of over 60 per cent fat, the child’s brain is over 80 per cent fat. To reduce fat is nothing short of insane. If I reduce calories, I’ll lose weight. Moderation is key. If you reduce your calories to the point that your body is in a state of stress your body will go into the default mode of survival. Physiologically speaking this means that your body is in survival mode and any calories that it gets it will turn into a readily accessible low metabolically required storage of energy we call fat. But what happened once you stopped your restrictive diet? Its called ‘yo-yo dieting.’ The weight came on faster than you lost it. Sugar substitutes are great aids
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early one year and some 75 bargaining sessions later, Victoria and the B.C. Teachers’ Federation are not even remotely close to settling a new collective agreement. The provincial government is now poised to legislate a settlement. It was a predictable outcome, considering the teachers’ union was demanding a 15 per cent wage increase over three years, as well as other stratospheric
benefits, such as 10 weeks bereavement leave for the death of a friend, and 26 weeks of paid leave to care for a sick person— family, friend or otherwise. In the present challenging economic climate, and given the fact that other public sector unions have accepted zero per cent contracts, the BCTF is clearly in fantasy land with regards to how much the government thinks taxpayers are able, or willing, to fork out to meet
those demands. Now the sabre-rattling has begun, with the union talking about the possibility of a full strike. That should settle any doubt in the public’s mind as to the intent of a serious escalation in job action, which up to now has seen teachers declining to do certain administrative tasks, such as filling out report cards. This is not “about the children,” as the BCTF keeps insisting.
This is another political fight between the provincial government and the teachers’ union— another dreary chapter of dysfunctional contract negotiation in which the Liberals and the NDP before them legislate settlements in all but one occasion since 1996. Further job action now, especially a strike, would not be in the best of interest of the students this is supposedly all about.
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elevision is an invention perhaps best put to use when you are sick. When you want to divert your mind from your health problems, what better than television— just sit there and be assaulted by verbal and visual information without lifting a finger. Not that I don’t watch TV normally, but since my attention wasn’t diverted as is often the case in our busy household, some of the stuff I was actually listening closely to was disheartening to hear. As I listened to the daily assault of news around the world and pundits expressing their opinions, I was left to increasingly wonder where the education thinkers of the world we live in today have gone. Access to education is probably
greater now than at any previous time in our history, but too many of us seemed plagued by growing ignorance, the blind leading the apathetic so to speak. In the Middle East, where the need for rational, educated thinking has never been greater, people continue to die in political and tribal conflicts that started long before my lifetime. But there is no light at the tend of the tunnel in finding solutions. Even though there are a lot of smart and thoughtful people in these troubled countries, their voices are overwhelmed by those who interpret religion as they see fit to
solidify their political power. In this day and age, for people in Syria to be bombed to death while the world sits by and does nothing beBarry cause of parochial ecoGerding nomic self-interests is sad. Pathetic might be another description. Those tribal instincts that have carried man through the centuries, through repetitive conflict after conflict, continue to rage on today. In the U.S., we are watching conservative politicians leaping back into the dark ages of time, to put an end to the progress of their society, back to a time when the one per cent of the rich
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ruled over everyone else, where women were secondary to men in the decision-making hierarchy, where the colour of your skin really did matter, where the U.S. Supreme Court based legal decisions on political rather than legal precedence; and where the civil rights movement of the ’60s should be revised as an abstract thought. Last week, a Republican Party candidate for president, Rick Santorum, boldly stated that young Americans who aspire to go to college are snobs. And he went one step further, saying there should be no line between church and state in American government. It’s the new mindset among half of America today, the strong will survive and let everyone else fend for them-
selves. I call that going tribal. It’s a cynical message that leaves Americans with little sense of hope or optimism, trademarks for which the U.S. has always been held up to as the envy of the world. But listen to Santorum’s rhetoric and listen to the Muslim conservatives in the Middle East, and try to tell the difference between them. There is none. It’s all just uneducated babble. Living in Canada, we are fortunate because we don’t see the world beyond who we are. We have our issues to be sure, but educated thinking has not left us yet. Let’s hope we can hang on to it despite being surrounded by ignorance and selfishness in our world today. bgerding@kelownacapnews.com
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Comments from the Web on teachers Re: B.C. teachers left government no choice, says Premier Feb 24 Capital News
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To the editor: And when the government fails to budge on wage increases, it leaves more severe job action (and lower-quality teachers joining the field) as the only option. Dave Macdonald To the editor: A crash course on the teachers… For the past 11 years, teachers have been repeatedly targeted by the B.C. government. The Liberals have abused their power of legislation to violate the human rights of teachers, and ripped apart legally binding and negotiated contracts on class
composition. To add to the pain, they repeatedly enforced deep cuts to education and have denied teachers the right to bargain for the past six years. They have contravened international labour standards set out by the UN, and took away the teachers’ right to strike with access to independent legal arbitration. Bill 12—Education is an essential service illegally legislated teachers right to bargain Bill 18—Aug 2001: Teachers have no right to access legal assistance when determining strike
Bill 27—Oct. 27, 2001: B.C. government imposed a three-year contract on teachers Bill 28—Eliminated from the teachers’ collective agreement all provisions that ensure quality learning environments for students (class size and number of special needs students in classes). Somehow we managed to host the Olympics, and spend a half billion dollars on the roof of B.C. Place. Who benefits? Who doesn’t? Our children and students suffer, and the teachers suffer to work in an unfair working environment. I never heard of any teacher going into the profession to get rich. Time to speak back to abuse of power and privilege. Fraser Peaker
Comments from the Web on teachers We asked you: Christy Clark says government had no choice but to legislate teachers back to work. How do you feel about it? Was she right? Is a 15 per cent hike a deal breaker?
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Lisa Simone: Long overdue. They need to get back to doing their job.
out of places it has no right to be in. Christy Clark’s a failure anyway with this province. We all knew it was coming, just like the pipeline that’s going to go through no matter what the people of this province say.
Steve Kam: Ya keep legislating peoples’ incomes that pay union dues. It’s ridiculous and the government should keep its nose
Ray Spencer: Without at least a minimal pay increase for teachers there could be a mass exodus of teachers leaving the prov-
ince for better opportunities. The government’s view of legislating teachers back to work does not give university graduates with a BA in education any hope of a rewarding future in Education.
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Comments from the Web on Ecovillage Re: Work Underway for First Ecovillage, Feb. 23 Capital News. To the editor: These workshops are fun and worthwhile, but certainly rigorous as well. Katie and Chuck have developed a great methodology for starting cohousing projects in North America. For the uninitiated, the interested, or for anyone with even the faintest inclination that their own neighborhoods could be friendlier, safer, healthier, and sustainable I recommend the third edition of Creating Co-
Re: Accommodating Employees With Disabilities Presents Challenges, Feb. 28 Capital News. To the editor: I have to say I found this column to be compassionless for the employees with disabilities. That lack of compassion will create a whole other problem of low organizational morale, which creates even further absenteeism
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housing: Building Sustainable Communities, which Kathryn and Charles authored last year. The Cohousing Company website has more info on projects, cohousing, and getting involved. http://www.newsociety.com/books/c/ creating-cohousing http://www.cohousingco.com Also, check out the Okanagan Ecovil-
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that’s not disability related. It’s a Human Resources person’s job to deal with human capital. All human capital. Yes it may be a challenge (occasionally), but these efforts of inclusion have proven to be a necessity and even organizationally
beneficial here in Canada. By understanding your employees disabilities you can work them so that they are functioning at the highest rate possible and that you, as a business owner, can still greatly benefit. There are costeffective solutions. This column seems to have removed the human aspects from this human resource situation. Michael Mastroddi
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’m never reluctant to try something new when it comes to food. So when my good friend Dan Bruce served durian fruit for dessert when we recently dined at his home, I dove right in. This is a situation when one needed to dive right in because any hesitation will allow the somewhat noxious odor of the fruit to thwart one’s willingness to indulge. But I must say, I found the taste to be quite pleasant and very unique. It was the texture, however, that took a little getting used to. It would not be appropriate to mention some of the unpleasant materials it reminded me, so I will leave it up to your imagination. A hint might be to say it was sort of like slimy custard. But again, the taste of this fruit was such that I will want to indulge in it again at some point.
cheese, decayed onion and turpentine, or garlic, Limburger cheese and some spicy sort of resin.” But he added that after eating a bit of the pulp “the odor is scarcely noticed.” I must say it is always a pleasure and a privilege dining at Dan’s home, as we can always count on a combined botanical/culinary surprise every time. ••• Last Sunday, I held a session on pruning in the home garden at Bylands Garden Centre with about 50 enthusiastic gardeners in attendance. I will do it again on March 11, at 1:30 p.m., so mark that date down if you would like to take some of the mystery out of this important gardening procedure. ••• This week I lost another good friend, Joe Tonhauser, the owner of Knox Mountain Metals since the early 1970s. He passed away on Feb. 28
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UNITED WAY DAYS OF CARING…More than 70 UBC Okanagan students took part in a variety of community service learning projects during Reading Week at the Kelowna campus, Feb. 20 to 24, through the Students Learning Exchange, a community engagement program at the university. The variety of volunteer duties performed by the students ranged from painting at the Karis Support Society facility (top) to serving meals at Kelowna’s Gospel Mission. Days of Caring is an initiative created by the United Way to help employers pool their staff resources to volunteer time to help out a community agency in need on a specific project. For the students, Phil Bond, manager of the SLE program at UBCO, said they worked on projects in West Kelowna, Kelowna and Lake Country. Bond said the projects were learning experiences for the students, helping them to make a connection to the community where they live and to bridge between the academic world of university and the reality of people in their community coping with life on a day to day basis.
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nvesting in RRSPs is important. It is especially important when employer pension plans are declining. A personal RRSP can also top up a smaller company pension plan. Putting money into a RRSP requires planning and discipline. Planning how much to contribute is dependent on cash flow, your annual tax rate and other saving habits. RRSPs should not be done in isolation of other important factors in your life. You have to pay yourself first. Contributing to your RRSP for your retirement is as important as taking care of your other financial needs. Make yourself your #1 priority. Try to put away 10 per cent of your income for retirement. There are many life stages to consider. The earlier you start to invest in a RRSP means increased years of compounding growth. You can be more aggressive with investing in the early years of your contributions. As you get closer to retirement, your investment strategy should be more conservative. Most people get started in their 20s and 30s. Some people do a monthly contribution, and others do a lump sum just before the annual tax contribution deadline. There are many expenses during the first decades of your work-
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Doreen Smith ing life. Paying off student debt, mortgages, families to care for and saving for your children’s education are all life expenses in addition to food costs, utilities, vehicle ownership etc. By age 40 incomes are on the rise and people start to focus more on retirement planning. Try to determine if you are on track. Do you need to increase your annual contributions? Age 50 is the reality of friends retiring with increased discussion with your family and friends on how many years are left before retirement begins. What does retirement mean to you and your family? Perhaps by now, your mortgage is paid and the children are raised and on their own. This is a time of serious retirement planning. If you are on track with sufficient RRSPs, consider other investment options. Your financial plan should include having investments in various types of registered and non-registered investments. You may not want to have all your retirement income in registered in-
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vestments. When money is redeemed from your RRSP or RRIF, it is fully taxable. When money is redeemed from a TFSA, it is received tax-free. Corporate class investing in non-registered assets can result in a substantial tax deferral. By age 60 people are thinking about retirement
on a regular basis, or are already retired. This may be the last few years you contribute to a RRSP. You have until Dec 31 of the year you turn 71 to make your last RRSP contribution providing you have available contribution room. After you retire and start to withdraw funds from your RRSP, this is
considered the decumulation stage. This is the time to be more conservative in your investment choice. Some of your registered investments should be in guaranteed or fixed investments. Based on your annual tax rate and other income variables, you may consider drawing from your RRSP prior to
the mandatory conversion to a RRIF at age 71. If you are over the age of 65, consider converting a portion of your RRSP to a RRIF to benefit from the annual $2,000 pension tax credit. Other eligible pension income is company pension plan benefits, certain annuities, and LIF payments. Doreen Smith is a
Certified Financial Planner with Capri Wealth Management Inc. and Manulife Securities Investment Services Inc. The opinions expressed are those of the author and may not necessarily reflect those of Manulife Securities Investment Services Inc. 250-860-7144, ext. 114 www.DoreenSmithCFP.com
The February 2nd
SEAN CONNOR FUNDRAISER ...at the Kelowna Community Theatre was a tremendous success, and Sean and Sandra Connor want to give a heartfelt thanks for all the public support that was expressed that evening. The Connors and the organizing committee wish to thank the many donors who contributed silent auction items and other donations that helped make the evening successful.
ARTISTS, PHOTOGRAPHERS & COLLECTORS Iris Murden, Noelle Nadeau, Jeannine Cradduck, Sarah Parsons, Murray Robertson, Roy Hancliff, Douglas David Farrow, Amy Grant, Darryl Knox, Marlene Zorss, Marj Chernishnuk, John C. Whittall, Roland Gebaur, Susanna Bany, Hope Bany, Gordon and Glenda Derbyshire, Wayne Wilson, Angela Bonten, Don Sipos, Willie & Terri Petryk, Cherie Hanson, Cyndee Banister, Joyce Patterson, Marla Jean, Betty Gordon, Roland Gebauer.
INDIVIDUALS & BUSINESSES, ETC. Lens and Shutter, Okanagan Koi and Water Gardens, Trans Continental Journeys, Ramada Hotel and Conference Centre, Chapters, The Old Spaghetti Factory, CrocTalk, Lavish (Lynne Glata), Shoppers Home Health Care, Judie Steeves, The Naturalist Club (A. Hathaway), Rexall, Belle Esprit Studio, Art Knapp Garden Centres, Bob Bourne, Lanyard Stables, Advantage Body Clinic, Lori Welbourne, True Blue Picture Framing and Gallery, Mrs. Yvonne Flock, City of Kelowna, PJ’s Cakes, Kelowna Capital News, Grateful Fed Restaurant, Theatre Kelowna Society, Kelowna RCMP Detachment, Sean Connor, Mohini Singh, Power 104/Q1031 Radio Stations, Okanagan Wine Museum, Westside Weekly, Ron Gilmour, Vista Villa Day Spa, Lorraine Richmond Leadership Coaching, Mandy and Me Trailrides, Kin Massage Therapy, David Mark Tuplin Photography, Landmark Cinemas and Ashley Ann Kruger, Cathy Glover and Peter Wilding of Country Life in B.C.
VERY SPECIAL THANKS to Randy Zahara and the Kelowna Community Theatre staff and volunteers, Heather Mccullough, Curtis Tulman, Kim Calloway and Charlie Hodge.
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NEWS â–ź ENTREPRENEURS
Formulating that enterprise dream into a working success F or regular readers of this column, you have seen many words written on the topic of dreaming that entrepreneurial dream and making it a reality. Occurrences in my life this past week have again prompted me to share my thoughts about the entrepreneurial spirit. Dreaming that dream keeps me in the entrepreneurial roller coaster ride. The challenge for me is how to describe those feelings about entrepreneurial dreaming in a way that maybe you can feel it too, what it means to dream an enterprise into existence. Not a business, not a practice, but an enterprise —a new venture creation. In a nutshell, that is the dream of an entrepreneur—to discover, launch and grow an enterprise. And make no mistake, an entrepreneur passionately wishes to touch many people with his or her new venture in such a profound and brilliant way so that other people
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Joel Young are drawn to it, excited by it, and can translate its success into a leadership role in our community. Every so often in my travels, I come across this different kind of entrepreneur—people who dream bigger than their background, education and experience suggests they can. They never stop dreaming, regardless of their circumstances or obstacles. This is not to say these people don’t experience failure or get discouraged, but they are the kind of entrepreneur who simply creates another dream when their current dream dissolves. I also do not mean this in a negative sense, but they don’t allow discour-
agement or disappointment to crush them. If these qualities and characteristics describe you, then I would like to ask you a few questions this week: Have you identified what your dreams are by writing them down? Are you living out your dreams? Perhaps your entrepreneurial dream is to be financially independent or to build a successful new venture. Maybe creating a new venture means determining your own work schedule. What might be keeping you from dreaming bigger than you do now? How focused are you on expanding your dream machine? Whatever your dream and regardless of how well developed, I truly believe that most successful entrepreneurial dreamers go through some form of a “process� unique to themselves. The first milestone seems to be the very es-
sence of daring to dream. Yes, I know you’ll say everyone dreams, but successful entrepreneurs keep dreaming even when everyone and everything seems to be working against them. While most people might simply give up in the face of such adversity, I believe true entrepreneurs keep going, just like the Ever-ready bunny, keep plugging forward. While most dreams come in moments of inspiration, give yourself time to do nothing but dream, exercise and embrace reflection. Think about where you find your creativity and commit yourself to doing things, even the very few things that will be creative and stimulating. This past year, I have been reading voraciously the writings of John Maxwell, who speaks and writes passionately about the role of leadership, and about the power and absolute necessity of reflection in our daily lives. Perhaps Maxwell doesn’t realize his musings for being the best
one can be and becoming a leader from within includes becoming an entrepreneurial dreamer. Once you have found your new dream, the successful entrepreneur always, always, always realizes the need to talk about it, think about it, plan for it and eventually define it. Do you have a dream? Do you ever think about writing it down in as much detail as possible? Revise it? Have others critique it? Analyze it until you have crossed the “ bridge of reality� that convinces you that maybe you are on the verge of a realistic opportunity for you? I personally love that thought of rising up again from the ashes of tempo-
rary defeat of a dream, and to rise higher than before. Think of it being that moment when you have crossed over that next hill and the valley of victory lies beneath your feet. At that point, you have the dream in your grasp, your excitement swells— you have come so far with your entrepreneurial dream that you can’t stop now. Once you are on your way to entrepreneurial success, you then must learn how to most effectively channel your energy and resources to produce the greatest return. Our Okanagan Valley has a wonderful network of helpful resources to assist you to evaluate and screen your dream, and to hold you accountable for
Would you like to be a part of West Kelowna becoming the next Kraft Hockeyville? We need volunteers to help promote & educate on the voting process. Contact: Carly Malchuk cmalchuk@westsidewarriors.ca Carly Gough cawheeler@luluemon.com
Joel Young is an entrepreneurial coach, consultant and founder of the Okanagan Valley Entrepreneurs Society. eagleyoung@shaw.ca.
Babysitting training courses offered during Spring Break With spring break just around the corner, the Kelowna & District Safety Council has scheduled a series of Babysitter Training Courses that
will keep pre-teens busy over their two week holiday from school. All course dates run 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day, with a one hour super-
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defining, developing and directing your entrepreneurial dream. A short few years ago, we put into motion an Okanagan Valley Entrepreneurs Society, a vehicle in which like-minded entrepreneurs have a playground to share their joys and trials with their fellow dreamers. Friends, one of the goals of my column is to hopefully help you find that path to your entrepreneurial dream machine, encourage you to make it work and embrace the joy of a successful journey.
Attend a public open house Some FortisBC industrial customers have the ability to generate electricity that can be used either to meet their own electrical needs, or sold to third parties. FortisBC is seeking input from all customers to determine guidelines for how much power a customer can buy at FortisBC’s embedded cost while selling power from its own generation.
Details: Best Western Hotel 2402 Highway 97 N, Kelowna Date: March 6, 2012 Time: 6 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8:30 p.m. If you cannot attend the open house, you can view the FortisBC materials or the BC Utilities Commission Order at fortisbc.com. Written feedback can be sent to FortisBC at 6SULQJoHOG 5RDG .HORZQD % & 9 < 9 Attn: Industrial Generation. For more information, please call FortisBC at 1-866-436-7847.
vised lunch break, and are open to children ages ten and up. The two-day courses offer a full 10 hours of actual training so that children will receive the most thorough training available. Kelowna course dates are March 12 & 13, March 15 & 16, and March 19 & 20. The courses take place at the Kelowna & District Safety Council facility, 395 Hartman Rd. The West Kelowna course will be held at the Westbank Lions Club, 2466 Main St., on March 22 & 23. Many important topics will be discussed, such as the rights and responsibilities of the employer, the child, and the babysitter, and the developmental and behavioural characteristics of children of different ages. Basic child care, nutrition, injury prevention, and basic first aid procedures will also be covered. The course registration fee is $60 and that includes a KDSC Babysitterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gear Bag, a comprehensive student reference book, and a graduation certificate. All classes are expected to sell out, so contact the Kelowna & District Safety Council at 250765-3163 to register or for more information. Online registration is also available at the website www. kdsc.bc.ca.
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and a board member. He is also a board member of the YM/YWCA, a great supporter of the local food banks, and a fundraiser for countless other organizations. Call 250-7623329. A 30 year old busi-
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o help mark the 15th anniversary of her Kelowna business Express Gift Baskets, owner Karen Murphy has switched operating premises, moving into a new warehouse and showroom location at #6-556 Neave Crt. (off Sexsmith in the Lougheed commercial area). Murphy says the new warehouse is closer to the airport allowing easier access and is a more efficient production and shipping facility. Gift baskets can be delivered all across Canada with Fed Ex for only $16.95. Call 250763-7445; www.expressgiftbaskets.net. Congratulations to the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce new board members: Gladys Fraser (Scotiabank); Ben Pidskalny (SW Audio Visual); Curtis Darmohray (Pushor Mitchell Lawyers LLP); Rob Siddon (Coast Wholesale Appliances); Sally Ginter (Canadian Cancer Society) and Carmen Sparg (Total Office). Karen Hawes, with Interior Savings Credit Union, is the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce president Ryan Watters is the new communications manager for The Downtown Kelowna Association. Watters is wellknown with his experience with the Kelowna
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KAREN MURPHY is the owner of Express Gift Baskets, which has moved to a new and larger location on Neave Court in Kelowna. Rockets, Kelowna Falcons and Okanagan Sun, as well as the RyanWatters.ca Sports Drive. His primary job will be to use e-marketing, communications and social media to communicate to the downtown Kelowna members and the general public. Call 250-8623515; ryan@downtownkelowna.com. Two-time PGA Tour Champion and Canadian Golf Hall of Fame inductee Richard Zokol will join the golf team at Predator Ridge at the start of the 2012 season. As executive director, golf development, Zokol will be responsible for overseeing the resorts golf development, furthering the golf experience for guests and residents and expanding the presence of Predator Ridge’s brand. Ayn Lexi, working out of the Kelowna office, is the new regional manager of “cnib.” The organization has moved to
new premises at 101-1456 St. Paul St., equipped with a brand new fully functional independent living skills kitchen that was sponsored by the Kelowna Orchard City Lions. This new kitchen will enable “cnib” to teach life skills, including doing laundry with their new washers and dryers. They also have new technology equipment for blind and partially sighted individuals. Call 250-763-1191 I attended the 30th anniversary of the Central Okanagan Hospice at the Benvoulin Church Hall. The food was provided by Zabeanra Café and Bake Shop, located at 2-1790 KLO Rd. Owner Kassandra Sullivan and her mother Rosanne Laberge did a wonderful job of the food at the event. The fruit platter was displayed beautifully and tasted as good as it looked, as did all the treats. At their café, they offer a good vari-
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New fitness club opens up at the Capri Mall shopping centre DeHart from A15 pool installations and specialize in concrete pools with vanishing edges and perimeter overflows. Valley Pool and Spa are extremely involved with design to make sure the pool is in keeping with the interior of the home. In 2011, they won three U.S. GAVA awards, six International Masters of Design awards and 11 Canadian Pool awards. Two of these pools also won Tommie awards for the
homes based on the outdoors. Pictures of some of the award winning pools are in the February 2012 Edition of Pool & Spa Marketing Magazine. Call 250-868-7600. The grand opening of Co-Ed Club GoodLife Fitness in the Capri Centre Mall is this week. The official ribbon cutting takes place Thursday, March 1, 6:30 p.m., with GoodLife founder David Patchell-Evans and Olympian inspirational speaker, author and Good
Life Kids Champion Silken Laumann in attendance. Roger Gillespie has joined the Hester Creek team as director of hospitality, overseeing the visitor experience as it relates to the wine shop, special events and guest relations. Hester Creek is situated in Oliver. The next Uptown Rutland Business Association (URBA) Uptown After Hours is March 7, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the law offices of Benson Law LLP, at
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The Kelowna Yacht Club invites qualified applicants to apply for the position of Food and Beverage Manager. As Manager of the current food and beverage operation of this progressive and vibrant Yacht Club, you will also assist the Management Team in planning a new state of the art club facility that will open in early 2014. The successful applicant will have a strong track record that includes: t " SFMBUFE EFHSFF BOE PS TJHOJÄ&#x2022;DBOU FYQFSJFODF JO SFTUBVSBOU DBUFSJOH NBOBHFNFOU t 0VUTUBOEJOH DPNNVOJDBUJPO BOE DVTUPNFS TFSWJDF TLJMMT t 4USPOH MFBEFSTIJQ BOE QMBOOJOH TLJMMT We are looking for an exceptional leader who is dedicated to providing quality service to our membership and guests. A competitive salary and comprehensive CFOFÄ&#x2022;UT QBDLBHF JT PÄ&#x152;FSFE *OUFSFTUFE BQQMJDBOUT BSF JOWJUFE UP TFOE B DPWFSJOH MFUUFS and confidential resume via eâ&#x20AC;?mail to gm@kelownayachtclub.com. 0OMZ UIPTF selected for an interview will be contacted.
270 Highway 33. The next meeting for the Glenmore Business Network is March 6, 7:30 p.m., at Sandalwood. For more info, costs or to confirm your attendance, email Dennis Campbell, Sandalwood general manager, at dennisc@regencyresorts.ca or call 250717-1884. If you are looking for one of Michelle Cowanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s safety flags for water skiers and pulling loved ones behind your ski boat, you can pick them up â&#x20AC;&#x153;freeâ&#x20AC;? at Cupcasions, 170-200 Spall Rd. The Kelowna & District Safety Council is inviting members of the community to submit their names for consideration as a board member starting March 29 with up to three positions available. The safety council is a non-profit organization that promotes safety training and awareness in order to reduce the incidence of bodily injury and death as well as damage to property. If interested, complete the application on www.kdsc.bc.ca and submit it along with a current resume to tkmeyer@
kdsc.bc.ca by March 15 or call 250-765-3163. Canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait to see Vern Nielsen and Jeni MacMillan compete in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Swinging with the Starsâ&#x20AC;? for Hospice. Help â&#x20AC;&#x153;Team Vernâ&#x20AC;? with his fundraiser â&#x20AC;&#x153;Boogie Nights at Bottegaâ&#x20AC;? on March 3, 6:30 p.m., at Bottega, 4485 Sallows Rd., in southeast Kelowna. Performing at the event is M.A.S.K., a vocal group accompanied by piano and drums that have been performing in the valley for 20 years. MacMillan and her professional dance partner Warren Easton will also be performing. Tickets $75 with a charity donation receipt available. Call 250-470-9228 or 250863-8204. Big thanks to Wayne (evening shift) at the Esso on Gordon and KLO for his recent great customer service. The following students were the winners of the School District 23 poster contest. Congrats to Laura Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien and Lauren Duggan, Grade 7, Chute Lake Elementary School; Kendel Akune, Grade 7, Spring-
valley Middle School; and Nadine Scott, Grade 12, KSS. Also recognized from School District 23 at the Hero Awards were teachers Don Bingham, KSS; Roger Kirk, Springvalley Middle School, and Tony Sodara, KSS. During Education Week from March 6 to 10, the Kelowna heritage classroom in the old Central Elementary School, 1825 Richter St., will be open to the public for viewing from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Classroom teachers may make arrangements to bring students by calling retired teacher Sig Ottenbreit at 250-762-2630. Sig taught his first classes in a oneroom, eight grades school in Saskatchewan, starting Aug. 12, 1946. He retired from teaching at Mount Boucherie Secondary in 1984. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen the old classroom and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quite something. Sun Country Furniture, owned by Carol Dodge, will host a free workshop on March 7, 5 p.m., featuring Rick Melnychuk and Helmut Prion, co-owners of
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Offers vary by model and not all combinations will apply. ** From Feb. 1, 2012 to Apr. 2 , 2012, receive 0% APR purchase financing on new 2012 Fiesta (excluding S)/Focus (excluding S) models for a maximum of 60/72 months to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest interest rate. Example: $20,000 purchase financed at 0% APR for 60/72 months, monthly payment is $333.33/$277.78, cost of borrowing is $0 or APR of 0% and total to be repaid is $20,000.Down payment on purchase financing offers may be required based on approved credit from Ford Credit. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price. ±Lease a new 2012 Focus SE sedan with manual transmission and get 0% lease annual percentage rate (LAPR) financing for up to 48 months on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest LAPR payment. Lease a vehicle with a value of $20,599 at 0% LAPR for up to 48 months with $2,100 down or equivalent trade in, monthly payment is $199, total lease obligation is $11,652 and optional buyout is $7,828. Offer includes Manufacturer Rebate of $250 and customer cash of $500. Taxes payable on full amount of lease financing price after Manufacturer Rebate is deducted. Offer includes freight and air tax of $1,600 but excludes variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. Additional payments required for PPSA, registration, security deposit, NSF fees (where applicable), excess wear and tear, and late fees. Some conditions and mileage restrictions of 64,000 km over 48 months apply. A charge of 16 cents per km over mileage restrictions applies, plus applicable taxes. Manufacturer Rebates can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. All prices are based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. †From Feb. 1, 2012 to Apr. 2, 2012, receive $250/ $500/ $750/ $1,000/ $1,750/ $2,000/ $2,500/ $3,000/ $3,500/ $4,000/ $4,500/ $5,000/ $5,500/ $6,500/ $7,500/ in Manufacturer Rebates with the purchase or lease of a new 2012 Focus (excluding S)/ Flex SE, E-Series/ Explorer (excluding Base)/ Fusion S, Taurus SE, Escape I4 Manual, Transit Connect (excluding Electric)/ Mustang Value Leader/ F-350 to F-550 Chassis Cabs/ Edge (excluding SE)/ Flex (excluding SE)/ Mustang V6 (excluding Value Leader)/ Fusion (excluding S), Taurus (excluding SE), Expedition/ Mustang GT (excluding GT500 and Boss 302)/ Escape and Hybrid (excluding I4 Manual)/ Escape V6, F-250 to F-450 gas engine (excluding Chassis Cabs)/ F-150 Regular Cab (excluding XL 4x2)/ F-150 Super Cab and Super Crew, F-250 to F-450 diesel engine (excluding Chassis Cabs). All Raptor, GT500, BOSS302, and Medium Truck models excluded. This offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. ††Offer valid from February 1, 2012 to April 15, 2012 (the “Program Period”). Receive a maximum of [$500]/ [$1000] worth of selected Ford custom accessories, factory installed options, or Customer Cash with the purchase or lease of a new 2012 Ford [Fiesta, Focus, Escape]/[Fusion, Mustang (excluding GT 500), Taurus, Edge, Flex, Explorer, Expedition, E-Series, Transit Connect] (each an “Eligible Vehicle”) during the Program Period (the “Offer”). Offer must be applied to the Eligible Vehicle. The Eligible Vehicle must be delivered or factory ordered during the Program Period. Taxes payable on the total price of the Eligible Vehicle (including accessories and factory options), before the Offer value is deducted. This Offer is subject to vehicle, accessory, and factory installed option availability. Only one (1) Offer may be applied toward the purchase or lease of each Eligible Vehicle. This Offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. This Offer is not combinable with CPA, GPC, Daily Rental Allowances, the Commercial Fleet Incentive Program (CFIP), or the A/X/Z/D/F Plan Program. Some conditions apply. Offer available to residents of Canada only. ***Estimated fuel consumption ratings for the 2012 Fiesta 1.6L I4 5-speed Manual transmission: [6.9L/100km (41MPG) City, 5.1L/100km (55MPG) Hwy] / 2012 Focus 2.0L I4 5-speed Manual transmission: [7.8L/100km (36MPG) City, 5.5L/100km (51MPG) Hwy] / 2012 Escape 2.5L I4 6-speed Automatic transmission: [10.0L/100km (28MPG) City, 7.1L/100km (40MPG) Hwy] / 2012 Edge 3.5L V6 FWD 6-speed Automatic transmission: [11.1L/100km (25MPG) City, 7.2L/100km (39MPG) Hwy]. Fuel consumption ratings based on Transport Canada approved test methods. Actual fuel consumption will vary based on road conditions, vehicle loading, vehicle equipment, and driving habits. ‡Remember that even advanced technology cannot overcome the laws of physics. It’s always possible to lose control of a vehicle due to inappropriate driver input for the conditions. ‡‡Some mobile phones and some digital media players may not be fully compatible – check www.syncmyride.com for a listing of mobile phones, media players, and features supported. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford recommends that drivers use caution when using mobile phones, even with voice commands. Only use mobile phones and other devices, even with voice commands, not essential to driving when it is safe to do so. SYNC is optional on most new Ford vehicles. †††© 2012 Sirius Canada Inc. “SiriusXM”, the SiriusXM logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. and are used under licence. ©2012 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved.
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USED VEHICLE
EVERY USED E VEHICLLOT ON THEL BE WIL LY CLEARED! MARK
H U R RY IN!
MARCH 1-10
2012 FORD FOCUS TITANIUM
2011 FORD FOCUS SE
22,925 or
159
$
96
STK# 6976
STK# 6848
2008 MAZDA CX-9 GT
19,880 181
123
12,878 118
$
STK# 119423B
0 DOWN $98
2011 LINCOLN MKS AWD NOW
STK# 118780A
DEMO! 6
MSRP $67,250
or FINANCE FOR biweekly
0 DOWN 311
$
$
7,589
6,928
$
$
or
69
$
2004 FORD FREESTAR LTD
6,588
$
or
54
$
bi-weekly
4 Door, Auto, A/C, Power Windows/Locks, 7 Moonroof. STK# 129091B
Full Load, Leather, Power Side Doors.
STK# 119264A
STK# 129196A
Save! $100 off
8
DIESEL ENGINE DIAGNOSIS
IS YOUR DIESEL UNDER PERFORMING?
Service Special
129
$
95
+ TAX REG $229.95
PLUS ALL PARTS* P ARTS *(necessary for the repairs)
15
% off
Expires 03/31/2012: Parts pricing for in-house repairs only. Includes up to 1.5 hours diagnosis time.
9
3.99%
BRAND NEW
Financing Available
BRAND NEW
up to 60 months OAC
+ $1000 ACCESSORIES FREE!
2011 MUSTANG GT CONV
MSRP $80,000
65,985
$
NOW
or FINANCE FOR
0 DOWN $418
$
DEMO!
UNBELIEVABLE DEAL!
0 DOWN $255
$
Trailer Tow Pkg, Pwr Windows/Locks, CD, Trailer Brake Controller, Reverse Sensing. STK# 119013 3
2
2011 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR NOW
STK# 118427
MSRP $47,579
36,885
$
or FINANCE FOR
DEMO!
biweekly
Power Moonroof, Remote Start, Headrest DVD, Leather, Nav System, Every Possible Option.
or FINANCE FOR biweekly
+ $1000 ACCESSORIES FREE!
Sat. Radio, 4.0L, V6, 4 Doors, Box Liners. STK# 119482
39,976
$
0 DOWN $235
$
biweekly
HD Headlamps, GT Performance Pkg, Security Pkg, Leather, Sirius Sat, Power Everything. 6 STK# 118146
5
8,449 ONLY 88,000 KMS
Auto, Air, Power Windows/Locks, Keyless Entry, Only 88,000 kms. STK# 6963A 10
CREDIT ISSUES? NO PROBLEM Call Dave
250.868.2330
KELOWNA FORD LINCOLN www.kelownaford.com 2540 Enterprise Way, Kelowna (Directly behind Home Depot)
+
MSRP $52,119
$
bi-weekly
4 Door, Standard Shift, Great Fuel Economy.
19,785
NOW
2002 VW JETTA 1.8T
250•868•2330
1) 84 month term, 6.99% interest, total paid $29,019. 2) 84 month term, 6.99% interest, total paid $17,524. 3) 84 month term, 6.99% interest, total paid $20,093. 4) 60 month term, 6.99% interest, total paid, $23,582. 5) 60 month term, 6.99% interest,total paid, $16,000. 6) 60 month term, 6.99% interest, total paid $15,276. 7) 60 month term, 6.99% interest, total paid, $9,002. 8) 72 month term, 6.99% interest, total paid $8,491. All payments are plus taxes and doc fee of $499, all on approved credit. Some vehicles may be shown with optional equipment.
DL#7763
2009 CHEV AVEO LS
2011 F350 CREW CAB XLT
MSRP $26,549
$
NOW
48,850
$
3.5L Eco Boost, 24V, Select Shift Transmission, 20” Alum. Wheels, Ultimate Leather Seating, Dual Panel Moonroof, Active Park Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Collision Warning, Voice Activated Navigation System, 4 Rear View Camera, Every Possible Option. STK# 118253
2007 CHEV AVEO LT
2011 RANGER S/C 4X4
14,985
$
CHOOSE ONE OF ONLY 2 REMAINING! 4 Doors, CD, 4.0L, V6, Box Liner. 1 STK# 11894, 118946
biweekly
Automatic, 4x4, Power Windows/Locks.
5
MSRP $21,849
or FINANCE FOR biweekly
or
biweekly
4 Door, Leather, Moonroof, Auto, All Power Options.
4
3
$
or
$
NOW
$
2007 EXPLORER XLT 4X4
13,488
biweekly
All Wheel Drive, Leather, Moonroof, Navigation. STK# 129316A
STK# 6956
$
or
2011 RANGER SUPER CAB
biweekly
Hatch, Automatic, A/C, Power Windows/Locks.
2
2007 NISSAN MAXIMA SE
$
$
110
$
S A V E $ 1 0 0 0 ’S
MARCH 1-10
or
biweekly
Automatic, Power Windows, Locks, Traction Control.
1
2011 MODEL
$
or
$
biweekly
Hatch, Automatic, Leather, Moonroof, Sync.
15,873
$
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H U R RY IN!
2011 FORD FIESTA SES
13,844
$
Capital News Thursday, March 1, 2012
2011 F150 PLATINUM NOW
$
MSRP $64,469
49,750 +
DEMO!
3.99%
Financing Available
up to 60 months OAC
2011 F150 SUPERCREW XLT
MSRP $46,099
31,975
$
+
DEMO!
3.99%
Financing Available
up to 60 months OAC
+ $1000 ACCESSORIES FREE!
+ $1000 ACCESSORIES FREE!
Leather Captain’s Chairs, 3.5L Eco Boost, Select Shift Transmission, Max Trailer Tow Pkg, Pickup Box Extender, Pwr Everything, Navigation System, Pwr Moonroof, Box Liner. STK# 119244 7
Trailer Tow Pkg, Off Road Pkg, Pwr Drivers Seat, Sync, XTR Pkg, Keyless Entry, Sat Radio. STK# 119287 8
2011 F150 SUPERCAB 4X4 XLT MSRP $39,849
0 DOWN 167
$
$
bi-weekly
MSRP $41,849
27,995
$
25,995
$ DEMO!
2011 F150 SUPERCAB 4X4 +
DEMO!
3.99%
Financing Available
up to 60 months OAC
+ $1000 ACCESSORIES FREE!
+ $1000 ACCESSORIES FREE!
Trailer Tow Pkg, Limited Slip, Pwr Windows/Locks, Air, Cruise, Tilt.
XTR Pkg, Sat Radio, Keyless Entry, Pwr Windows/Locks, 18” Chrome Wheels, Chrome Step Bars. STK# 118619 10
STK# 119132
9
KELOWNA FORD LINCOLN www.kelownaford.com 2540 Enterprise Way, Kelowna (Directly behind Home Depot)
250•868•2330
DL#7763
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1) 96 month term, 6.99% interest, total paid $20,384. 2) n/a. 3) 96 month term, 6.99% interest, total paid $53,040. 4) 96 month term, 6.99% interest, total paid, $64,688. 5) 96 month term, 6.99% interest, total paid, $86,944. 6) 96 month term, 6.99% interest, total paid $48,800. 7) n/a. 8) n/a. 9) 96 month term, 6.99% interest, total paid, $34,736. 10) n/a. All payments shown are plus taxes and doc fee of $499, all on approved credit. Some vehicles may be shown with optional equipment.
Thursday, March 1, 2012 Capital News
USED VEHICLE
EVERY USED E VEHICLLOT ON THEL BE WIL LY CLEARED! MARK
H U R RY IN!
MARCH 1-10
2012 FORD FOCUS TITANIUM
2011 FORD FOCUS SE
22,925 or
159
$
96
STK# 6976
STK# 6848
2008 MAZDA CX-9 GT
19,880 181
123
12,878 118
$
STK# 119423B
0 DOWN $98
2011 LINCOLN MKS AWD NOW
STK# 118780A
DEMO! 6
MSRP $67,250
or FINANCE FOR biweekly
0 DOWN 311
$
$
7,589
6,928
$
$
or
69
$
2004 FORD FREESTAR LTD
6,588
$
or
54
$
bi-weekly
4 Door, Auto, A/C, Power Windows/Locks, 7 Moonroof. STK# 129091B
Full Load, Leather, Power Side Doors.
STK# 119264A
STK# 129196A
Save! $100 off
8
DIESEL ENGINE DIAGNOSIS
IS YOUR DIESEL UNDER PERFORMING?
Service Special
129
$
95
+ TAX REG $229.95
PLUS ALL PARTS* P ARTS *(necessary for the repairs)
15
% off
Expires 03/31/2012: Parts pricing for in-house repairs only. Includes up to 1.5 hours diagnosis time.
9
3.99%
BRAND NEW
Financing Available
BRAND NEW
up to 60 months OAC
+ $1000 ACCESSORIES FREE!
2011 MUSTANG GT CONV
MSRP $80,000
65,985
$
NOW
or FINANCE FOR
0 DOWN $418
$
DEMO!
UNBELIEVABLE DEAL!
0 DOWN $255
$
Trailer Tow Pkg, Pwr Windows/Locks, CD, Trailer Brake Controller, Reverse Sensing. STK# 119013 3
2
2011 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR NOW
STK# 118427
MSRP $47,579
36,885
$
or FINANCE FOR
DEMO!
biweekly
Power Moonroof, Remote Start, Headrest DVD, Leather, Nav System, Every Possible Option.
or FINANCE FOR biweekly
+ $1000 ACCESSORIES FREE!
Sat. Radio, 4.0L, V6, 4 Doors, Box Liners. STK# 119482
39,976
$
0 DOWN $235
$
biweekly
HD Headlamps, GT Performance Pkg, Security Pkg, Leather, Sirius Sat, Power Everything. 6 STK# 118146
5
8,449 ONLY 88,000 KMS
Auto, Air, Power Windows/Locks, Keyless Entry, Only 88,000 kms. STK# 6963A 10
CREDIT ISSUES? NO PROBLEM Call Dave
250.868.2330
KELOWNA FORD LINCOLN www.kelownaford.com 2540 Enterprise Way, Kelowna (Directly behind Home Depot)
+
MSRP $52,119
$
bi-weekly
4 Door, Standard Shift, Great Fuel Economy.
19,785
NOW
2002 VW JETTA 1.8T
250•868•2330
1) 84 month term, 6.99% interest, total paid $29,019. 2) 84 month term, 6.99% interest, total paid $17,524. 3) 84 month term, 6.99% interest, total paid $20,093. 4) 60 month term, 6.99% interest, total paid, $23,582. 5) 60 month term, 6.99% interest,total paid, $16,000. 6) 60 month term, 6.99% interest, total paid $15,276. 7) 60 month term, 6.99% interest, total paid, $9,002. 8) 72 month term, 6.99% interest, total paid $8,491. All payments are plus taxes and doc fee of $499, all on approved credit. Some vehicles may be shown with optional equipment.
DL#7763
2009 CHEV AVEO LS
2011 F350 CREW CAB XLT
MSRP $26,549
$
NOW
48,850
$
3.5L Eco Boost, 24V, Select Shift Transmission, 20” Alum. Wheels, Ultimate Leather Seating, Dual Panel Moonroof, Active Park Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Collision Warning, Voice Activated Navigation System, 4 Rear View Camera, Every Possible Option. STK# 118253
2007 CHEV AVEO LT
2011 RANGER S/C 4X4
14,985
$
CHOOSE ONE OF ONLY 2 REMAINING! 4 Doors, CD, 4.0L, V6, Box Liner. 1 STK# 11894, 118946
biweekly
Automatic, 4x4, Power Windows/Locks.
5
MSRP $21,849
or FINANCE FOR biweekly
or
biweekly
4 Door, Leather, Moonroof, Auto, All Power Options.
4
3
$
or
$
NOW
$
2007 EXPLORER XLT 4X4
13,488
biweekly
All Wheel Drive, Leather, Moonroof, Navigation. STK# 129316A
STK# 6956
$
or
2011 RANGER SUPER CAB
biweekly
Hatch, Automatic, A/C, Power Windows/Locks.
2
2007 NISSAN MAXIMA SE
$
$
110
$
S A V E $ 1 0 0 0 ’S
MARCH 1-10
or
biweekly
Automatic, Power Windows, Locks, Traction Control.
1
2011 MODEL
$
or
$
biweekly
Hatch, Automatic, Leather, Moonroof, Sync.
15,873
$
www.kelownacapnews.com A19
H U R RY IN!
2011 FORD FIESTA SES
13,844
$
Capital News Thursday, March 1, 2012
2011 F150 PLATINUM NOW
$
MSRP $64,469
49,750 +
DEMO!
3.99%
Financing Available
up to 60 months OAC
2011 F150 SUPERCREW XLT
MSRP $46,099
31,975
$
+
DEMO!
3.99%
Financing Available
up to 60 months OAC
+ $1000 ACCESSORIES FREE!
+ $1000 ACCESSORIES FREE!
Leather Captain’s Chairs, 3.5L Eco Boost, Select Shift Transmission, Max Trailer Tow Pkg, Pickup Box Extender, Pwr Everything, Navigation System, Pwr Moonroof, Box Liner. STK# 119244 7
Trailer Tow Pkg, Off Road Pkg, Pwr Drivers Seat, Sync, XTR Pkg, Keyless Entry, Sat Radio. STK# 119287 8
2011 F150 SUPERCAB 4X4 XLT MSRP $39,849
0 DOWN 167
$
$
bi-weekly
MSRP $41,849
27,995
$
25,995
$ DEMO!
2011 F150 SUPERCAB 4X4 +
DEMO!
3.99%
Financing Available
up to 60 months OAC
+ $1000 ACCESSORIES FREE!
+ $1000 ACCESSORIES FREE!
Trailer Tow Pkg, Limited Slip, Pwr Windows/Locks, Air, Cruise, Tilt.
XTR Pkg, Sat Radio, Keyless Entry, Pwr Windows/Locks, 18” Chrome Wheels, Chrome Step Bars. STK# 118619 10
STK# 119132
9
KELOWNA FORD LINCOLN www.kelownaford.com 2540 Enterprise Way, Kelowna (Directly behind Home Depot)
250•868•2330
DL#7763
A18 www.kelownacapnews.com
1) 96 month term, 6.99% interest, total paid $20,384. 2) n/a. 3) 96 month term, 6.99% interest, total paid $53,040. 4) 96 month term, 6.99% interest, total paid, $64,688. 5) 96 month term, 6.99% interest, total paid, $86,944. 6) 96 month term, 6.99% interest, total paid $48,800. 7) n/a. 8) n/a. 9) 96 month term, 6.99% interest, total paid, $34,736. 10) n/a. All payments shown are plus taxes and doc fee of $499, all on approved credit. Some vehicles may be shown with optional equipment.
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CAPITAL NEWS
ENTERTAINMENT ▼ ARTS AND BUSINESS
Let your inner voice out Jennifer Smith STAFF REPORTER
If you were among those resurrecting Whitney Houston’s greatest hits this month as her powerhouse voice was immortalized on radio, singing has a place in your life. Just where that place is might surprise you. New Kelowna resident Michelle Bailly says she’s found singing can be as effective in business as it is in one’s social life, and she wants to help Western Canada reclaim its voice. “Part of my passion with singing is building community, bringing people together, and not taking everything so seriously,” said Bailly who runs Sing Because U Can!—Personal and Team Discovery. Bailly offers a wide variety of workshops and classes centered around the idea that the arts have
a place in business and everyday life. Whether hosting a kitchen partystyle singalong, or a business workshop aimed at reshaping communication, Bailly says the simple joy of singing can help people open up new possibilities in their lives. Bailly is the daughter of Calgary jazz musician Frank Bailly and has always incorporated music and performance in her life—though not as a professional musician. “Most people, when I ask them do you like to sing? They say: ‘Yes, but I can’t.’ And I say: ‘Well, maybe you’re not going to sound like the two per cent of the population who are Celine Dion, but of course you can sing.’ “Then my question is: ‘Well what else is it you’re telling yourself you can’t do? And is that the truth?’” Bailly is trained in NLP, or neurolinguistic programming, and
worked as a trainer helping others develop communication skills while in Ireland, where she lived for 23 years. That background got her involved in an Irish organization called Arts and Business. “How it was different than the models I’ve seen here, is that business doesn’t just donate to the arts; the two learn from each other. “So I was mentoring a theatre fellow, named Tom Magill, and his group, and I became interested in how the group pulled together as a company and put out a product, often with half a budget,” she said. She partnered with Magill and started developing workshops on ways people can change their reality and reposition themselves within a scene. From there she worked with Eastern singing traditions, discovering how music and the voice can be used in a medita-
JENNIFER SMITH/CAPITAL NEWS
MICHELLE BAILLY is a vocal coach who can help you find your voice. tive way to heal one’s self or as a means of relaxation. All of this has come together in a unique business. She can now use her voice and training to help sales teams work togeth-
er or to simply let people who would like to sing, but don’t want the stress of performing in a choir, get together for an evening of songs. Bailly spent this week facilitating discussions at
the Building Sustainable Communities Conference and hosting her weekly singing workshops. Discovering one’s voice in this world is actually really simple, she says. It’s all about just get-
ting out there and learning how to hit the high notes in life. Information on Bailly and her business can be found at www.michellebailly.com. jsmith@kelownacapnews.com
▼ MOVIE PREVIEWS
Oscar winners showings
I
f you missed seeing this year’s big winner at the Academy Awards, you get another chance this week. Best Picture winner The Artist returns to the Paramount Theatre with four other Oscars in tow including Best Actor (Jean Dujardin), Best Director (Michel Hazanavicius) and Best Original Score. And even though it messed up my Oscar predictions, I was happy to see Meryl Streep win for her acting in The Iron
MOVIE GUY
Rick Davis Lady. You can still check her performance and its other Oscar win for makeup at the Paramount. Best Adapted Screenplay winner The Descendants is also still playing at the Grand 10 Cinemas.
Also this weekend, the Paramount Theatre opens Monsieur Lazhar, the Academy Award nominee for Best Foreign Language Film from Canada. This drama centres on an Algerian immigrant who is hired to replace a Montreal elementary school teacher who died tragically. Still suffering the loss of their teacher, the students don’t immediately take to Monsieur Lazhar who not only does not CONTRIBUTED
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THIS WEEK’S big opening picture is Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax, presented in both 3D and 2D.
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ENTERTAINMENT ▼ VOLUNTEER CENTRE
Have fun and raise funds for Camp Winfield T
he Okanagan Easter Seals 24 Hour Relay is a fun, fitness and fundraising event taking place at the Kelowna Apple Bowl, June 9 to 10. The funds raised will help provide free overnight summer camping experiences at Camp Winfield for children and teens with physical and/or mental disabilities. Campers enjoy a fully accessible swimming pool, climbing wall, in-
ground trampoline, arts and crafts space, large playing field and costume room. Currently there are spots for energetic individuals on the 24 Hour Relay event committee and many other volunteer positions. Which one appeals to you? All event committee positions meet once a month until May. There are three roles: Apple Bowl coordinator, volunteer coordinator and kids
zone coordinator. The Apple Bowl coordinator works with teams to determine camping areas and tent rentals and works with the equipment coordinator in regards to location of equipment. The volunteer coordinator recruits other volunteers, determines volunteer needs from other committee members, and organizes the schedule. The kids zone co-
Internet buzz on Project X Davis from A20 have a firm grasp on Quebecoise French, his teaching style differs from his new colleagues. In danger of being deported at any moment and struggling with a loss of his own, he helps the kids through the shock of what happened. The big opening this weekend is Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax. The March 2 opening is significant because it is also Theodor Seuss Geisel’s birthday (he would have been 108 years old). From the producers of Despicable Me, Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax is an animated adventure following the journey of a boy as he searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To find it he must discov-
er the story of the Lorax, the grumpy yet charming creature who fights to protect his world. Featuring the voices of Danny DeVito, Zac Efron, Taylor Swift, Ed Helms and Betty White, it is presented in 3D at both the Grand 10 and the Capitol, but both theatres have 2D options as well. Although the Capitol cannot dedicate a screen for a 2D option like the Grand 10, it will be showing it in 2D on Saturday & Sunday at 3:30 p.m. All other showings at the Capitol will be in 3D. The Hangover’s Todd Phillips produces Project X, a raunchy comedy about three friends who plan to throw the ultimate party and make a name for themselves. Of course, like most high school parties, the
guests keep coming and it descends into total chaos. The difference between this movie and other teen party movies is it is told from the first-person view of someone attending the party. Project X was also not intended to be the title of the film, but was only a placeholder until the producers could decide on the final name. However, there was so much Internet buzz on the film with that title, they decided to keep it. Note that even though it is a teen comedy, it is rated 18A with a lot more content than its stated warning of frequent coarse language. Rick Davis is the manager of the Capitol Theatre in West Kelowna. capitol_wes@ landmarkcinemas.ca
Cascade of Choirs - 2012 Six Okanagan Choirs in Concert with the
Alleluia Ringers, Handbell Choir Featuring
Vernon’s CHOREALIS VOCAL ENSEMBLE Kim Kleineberg - the SPECTRUM SINGERS and the MOUNT BOUCHERIE CHAMBER CHOIR Peter Deroche - the RUTLAND SENIOR SECONDARY WOMEN’S CHAMBER CHOIR Alexandra Babbel- the CANDESCA WOMEN’S ENSEMBLE Sandra Fletcher - the KHOROS from St. Michael’s Cathedral
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ENTERTAINMENT ▼ MOVIE REVIEWS
DAYS of CARING United Way Days of Caring
- during Reading Week (Feb. 20-24) seventy five UBC Okanagan students took part in a variety of Community Service Learning projects through the Learning Exchange, a community engagement program at UBC Okanagan. Projects ranged from painting at Karis Support Society and the Boys and Girls clubs in Lake Country and West Kelowna, to serving meals at Kelowna’s Gospel Mission, and a day at the BCSPCA. Through this collaboration with the United Way and Capital News, students are able to get a better understanding of the important work done by many community organizations in the valley, while at the same time being able to make a positive contribution back to the community.
Go see Donovan’s Echo DONOVAN’S ECHO Kudos to the team of Jim Cliffe, Melodie Kreiger and the cast who brought to Kelowna the premiere of the movie Donovan’s Echo, starring Danny Glover. Glover, who plays Donovan Matheson in the film, has been in movies for a while as an actor and producer, starring in films such as the Lethal Weapon franchise and recently, Dreamgirls. In this film, Donovan returns to his hometown after an absence of 30 years. His life went off the rails when his cold fusion theory was debunked and a family tragedy forced him to take a look at this life. Coming home to act on his premonitions hoping to right some wrongs and to change the course of the lives of another family gives us a good story, acted well. While this film was low budget—no car chases, no special effects and shooting was done in 20 days of shooting five pages of script per day (the norm in the big budget flics is one page per day)—it’s still a movie worth watching. It’s a bit slow at the outset, but moves well. This first feature film by Jim Cliffe is only in town for a week but go to its Facebook page and let’s try to get this Canadian picture some air time.
BEHIND THE SCREEN
Susan Steen GONE The second show I went to last weekend was Gone. What, really, can I say about this thriller, except that the good news is that this show will be ‘gone’ in a couple of weeks, with any luck and the big thrill was that it was less than two hours in length. There is absolutely no character development in this show. We know that the main character, Jill Conrad (Amanda Seyfried), was a kidnap victim and now lives with her sister in Portland, Oregon. Through flashbacks, we see glimpses of her imprisonment although no one believes that the kidnapping actually happened. So when her sister Molly (Emily Wickersham) disappears, she is adamant that her kidnapper has returned and has her sister. Not a lot of people believe that either Somehow this hapless victim gets hold of a gun and goes after the kidnapper. I figured out who it was 10 minutes into the show, and so will you. This low budget film (yeah, it did have one car
chase) was one of those shows you hope will get better as it goes along and you stay, hoping that something will redeem it so that it’s not a big waste of time. Well, sorry, but it is a big waste of time and it doesn’t get better. Again, here’s a few things to consider if you think your life is in danger: • Don’t get on the phone with a smooth talking stranger • Don’t drive into a dense forest at night • After being kidnapped once, don’t take a job at an all-night diner and park your car blocks away • Cell phones don’t work in the dark on a lonely road as you’re driving to your doom. This is no thriller—the definition of thriller being suspense, tension and excitement as the main elements of the film. Nope, not even a glimmer of suspense, tension or excitement except that I was pretty excited when it was over Only one reel. Special thanks to the guy who gave me the correct spelling of Sir Laurence Olivier, and to Christine who is a fan of this column—great to meet you. Susan Steen is a local movie buff. susansteen1234@shaw.ca
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SPORTS ▼ CURLING
Brier a homecoming for Folk duo Warren Henderson STAFF REPORTER
Even though he was just eight years old at the time, Kevin Folk has vivid and fond memories of watching his dad, Rick, represent B.C. at the 1989 Brier in Saskatoon. Now, 23 years later the Folks are headed back to the Prairie city, this time with Kevin throwing the rocks, and Rick serving as coach of the Jim Cotter rink. On top it all, Saskatoon is home for the Folks who lived in Saskatchewan’s largest city until moving to Kelowna in 1988. “It’s going to be unbelievable,” said Kevin Folk, who plays third for the B.C. champs. “Not only is it great to be playing where I watched dad in a Brier, but that’s where I got the bug to curl, and where I really decided to take the
next step. “The fact that I’m going to see family I haven’t seen in a while is great, too,” added the younger Folk, 31. “Saskatoon is my No. 1 choice for a Brier.” Saskatoon was also the Folk’s home back in 1980 when Rick won his first of two Briers, the last Canadian men’s title for a team from Saskatchewan. Safe to say, Rick—a legend in Saskatchewan
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Tim Hortons Brier 2012 Saskatoon, March 3 to 11 Teams: Jim Cotter, B.C. Kevin Koe, Alberta Jamie Koe, Northwest Territories Scott Manners, Saskatchewan Rob Fowler, Manitoba Glenn Howard, Ontario Brad Jacobs, Northern Ontario Robert Desjardins, Quebec Terry Odishaw, New Brunswick Jamie Murphy, Nova Scotia Michael Gaudet, PEI Brad Gushue, Newfoundland and Labrador
curling circles—will be a popular draw for the longsuffering curling fans from the Prairie province. “It’s always good to go back to Saskatoon,” said Rick. “When you go out to the prairies, that’s curling country. People there remember what you’ve done in the past…it’s hard to believe it’s been 32 years since a team from there has won. They have very good crowds there and they’re passionate about the sport. v “I’m sure I’ll be reliving a lot of the past during the week there,” Folk added. “There are a lot of family and friends there.” Kevin Folk expects his dad will be signing more autographs during the 10-day stay in Saskatoon than the entire B.C. rink combined. If anything, the younger Folk said his dad’s popularity might be an advantage for the Kelowna Curling Club foursome. “It’ll be great for him, I don’t think there’s any doubt he’ll be the most popular member of our team,” Kevin said. “It’s his hometown and curling fans there are pretty loyal. “It might end up being a positive for us, maybe he can sway some of the Saskatchewan fans over to our side.” The trip to Saskatoon will mark Rick Folk’s ninth trip to a Brier—seven as a player and two as a coach—while Kevin will be playing in his third Canadian men’s championship.
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COACH RICK FOLK (left) and third Kevin Folk are members of the B.C. team for the 2012 Tom Hortons Brier beginning this weekend in Saskatoon. No matter how many times it happens, Rick insists the Brier never gets old—particularly when he gets to share the experience with his own flesh and blood. “Watching Kevin play in the Brier is always a thrill,” said Folk. “Kevin and I never played in our first Briers until we were 28, and we both know that when you do make it there, you never know when you’ll get back, if ever. “I appreciate it every time I go, I still do,” Folk
continued. “Every time you get there, it’s a bonus. The novelty never wears off. If it did, it’s time to get out of the game.” The B.C. rink also features skip Jim Cotter from Vernon, second Tyrel Griffith, lead Rick Sawatsky and alternate Ken Maskiewich. The Kelowna Curling Club foursome will open play Saturday at the Tim Hortons Brier against Alberta’s Kevin Koe. whenderson @kelownacapnews.com
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SPORTS ▼ HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL
Tier 4 peewees to playoffs
Knights claim valley gold For the fourth time in the last five seasons, the Kelowna Christian Knights are celebrating the Okanagan Valley A boys basketball title. In a battle of longtime local rivals and the top two teams in the province, the No. 1 Knights downed the host and No. 2 Immaculata Mustangs 63-51 in Saturday night’s valley final in Kelowna. The game was hard fought and close most of the way until the final minutes when KCS took charge, stretching a five-point lead at three-quarter time into a 12-point win. “It was the final 10 minutes of play that showed that the boys were not going to be denied the win,” said Knights coach Gib Hinz. “Tough, aggressive defense and strong finishing plays on offense gave the Knights their fourth win over the Mustangs this season.” Tournament MVP Brendan Rempel led the Knights attack in the final with 14 points, with Noah Reich adding 12, and Drew Schulz, 11.
Dario Gini knocked down 20 points, while Alex Hart added 17 for the Mustangs, whose coach was proud of his team’s effort. “It was a hard fought game as all our games vs KCS are,” said Immaculata coach Dino Gini. “We played nine guys (Friday) and our bench has improved all year, and thus it was real nice to have some depth and that will help us down at the provincials.” Noah Reich of KCS was named the best defensive player, while Dario Gini won the tournament’s most inspirational honours. KCS beat St. Ann’s 74-58 in one semifinal, while the Mustangs upended Similkameen 71-65. KCS, Immaculata and third-place St. Ann’s Academy will represent the Okanagan at the B.C. high school boys A championship next week at Trinity Western in Langley. The Knights opens against Mt. Christian on Wednesday, March 7, while Immaculata takes on Cedars Christian.
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In the short history of the Kelowna Chiefs, Kyle Clerke now holds the title as having scored the biggest goal ever after a triple-overtime game winner Tuesday night that tied the Chiefs first round playoff series with Osoyoos and completed a stunning third period comeback that may have saved the Kelowna season. When Clerke, a Kelowna Minor Hockey product, took a drop pass from TJ Dumonceaux and buried the winning goal in a wild 6-5 win over
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The Kelowna peewee tier 4 Rockets have punched their ticket to the provincial championships after sweeping their way through the OMAHA playoffs. The Junior Rockets beat Clearwater in two straight games, winning 5-2 and 7-3 opver Clearwater to advance to the provincials. In the first round of the playoffs Kelowna’s peewee tier 4 team swept past Penticton in two straight games as well, with wins of 10-1 and 4-2. The playoff success came after a stellar regular season that saw Kelowna compile an impressive 14-
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Kelowna is hoping the momentum gained by Clerk’s OT winner will carry over to the final ga-j mes of the series. After winning the first game of the series, Kelowna struggled in the next two, going down two games to one. Then in game four Tuesday, Osoyoos looked like it was ready to grab a strangle-hold on the series with a 5-2 lead in the third period. But two goals from Brent Lashuk and another by Braeden Hikichi tied the game at 5-5 and sent it to overtime, setting the stage for Clerke’s heroics. “We were definitely rattled in game three (a home ice loss) but I think we are back on track,” said Andrusiak. “Every team that wins in overtime, it has the same effect: Your confidence level goes through the roof and you start to believe you can win.” Power plays continue to be a big factor in the series as the Coyotes have been dangerous with the man advanatage, having scored 12 power play goals in the series to the Chiefs five power play goals. Following game five tonight in Osoyoos, the teams will head back to Kelowna for game six on Friday night. A potential game seven will be back in Osoyoos on Saturday night. kparnell@kelownacapnews.com
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SPORTS ▼ HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
KSS girls earn Owls seek coach as Anderson steps down provincial berth
The start of the 2012 B.C. high school season will mark the beginning of a new era for Kelowna Owls’ football. After nine years in charge of the KSS program, Roy Anderson has stepped down as the Owls’ head coach. The only head man the Owls have had since football was reintroduced to the school in 2003, Anderson found fitting full-time coaching into his already busy life schedule was becoming increasingly diffitcult. t “The last couple of years it just got harder and harder to juggle work, football, family and everyrthing else,” said Anderson, the regional manager in Kelowna for Re/Max of Western Canada. “It got a bit frustrating for me, I just didn’t have time to do everything, so I figured it was time to step aside. “The thing with foot-
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ROY ANDERSON has stepped aside after nine seasons as head coach of the Kelowna Owls’ football. ball, like a lot of other sports,” added Anderson, “is that it’s not seasonal anymore. The football season doesn’t really end. I didn’t have enough time in the day.” After playing second—and sometimes third or fourth—fiddle to the South Kamloops Ti-
tans in the early years of the program, KSS stepped out of the shadows in 2009 and went on to win three consecutive Okanagan AAA Conference titles under Anderson, and each time advanced to the provincial playoffs. He was also key in the development of the jun-
ior varsity program which has also enjoyed considerable success since being launched four seasons ago. Anderson is satisfied with where the program has come and is confident of a promising future. “I’m quite proud of what we did,” he said. “Starting from scratch, I feel comfortable about leaving a strong foundation. I think we established a lot of good things, not just on the field but with the system we put in place. The program has been steadily building, the teams are strong, and in good hands. It felt like the right time.” While Anderson is no longer the Owls head coach, he said he’s not walking away from football entirely and will make himself available to the KSS staff when help is needed. As for his contribu-
tions over the years, KSS athletic director Arnar Bernhardsson said Anderson has left behind a strong legacy. “I think Roy did an outstanding job for us,” said Bernhardsson. “He brought our program a long way over the years, he’s established a very good tradition for football at KSS. He’ll be missed.” As for Anderson’s successor, Bernhardsson hopes KSS will have a new head coach in place by the end of spring break, at the latest. Early this week, Bernhardsson said he had received just two applications and is hoping for several more before conducting final interviews. The Owls’ current coaching staff includes defensive coordinator Alex Blanchard and offensive coordinator Ben Macauley. whenderson@kelownacapnews.com
Facing a do-or-die scenario, the Kelowna Owls senior girls basketball squad chose to live another day. In a wild card qualifying game, with a berth to provincial final tournament on the line, KSS defeated Fleetwood Park 7469 on Tuesday night in Chilliwack. Rookie Kiana Lalonde, who was 5-for6 from three-point range, set the pace for the Owls with 25 points. Another Grade 10 player, Charlotte Lewthwaite, knocked down a trio of three-pointers in the opening quarter and finished with 17 points, while Carly Corrado added nine points, 15 rebounds, five steals and 10 assists. With the victory, the Owls advance to the B.C. AAA high school girls’ basketball championship
March 7 to 10 at Capilano College. The 14th-ranked Owls will play No. 3York House in the opening round. It will be the first trip to provincials for a KSS senior girls team since 2006. The berth at provincials helped KSS soften the blow of a 78-34 loss to South Kamloops last weekend in the Okanagan Valley final. Tournament all-star Kiana Lalonde led the Owls with 12 points in the final. Teammates Carly Corrado, Brooke Briscoe and Charlotte Lewthwaite all earned honourable mention as all-stars. In the first game of the valleys, Kelowna beat NorKam 71-33. Lalonde had 16 points, Briscoe scored 13 and had eight rebounds, while Aspen Percival knocked down 12 points.
Heat and Challenge soccer rosters team up
UBC Okanagan has joined forces with the Okanagan Challenge Soccer Club to assist in the development of the top level men’s soccer players in the region. The Challenge will continue to play in the Par cific Coast Soccer League (PCSL), an amateur men’s soccer league, which features teams from B.C. and the Northwestern United States. r The goal of the University and the Challentge arrangement is to give UBC Okanagan Heat players an opportunity to continue to develop in a quality league. This years’ kversion of the Challenge will be a mix of UBC Okanagan players and players that have been part of the Challenge in previous years. f An important part of this venture is the placement of Heat head coach Dante Zanatta as bench boss of the Okanagan Challenge.
Dante Zanatta Zanatta views the arrangement as way to keep a solid core of the University’s players together longer, as the PCSL season runs from May until August. When the PCSL season ends, Heat players will head right into their university training camp as the university soccer season runs September through the end of October. “This is a great opportunity for us to work with a wonderful organization that has a strong history of providing a high-quality soccer program to the
community, said Zanatta. “The arrangement will allow me to be part of that tradition and at the same time continue to develop the UBC Okanagan players for a longer period of time.“ “Essentially, it gives me an opportunity to work with the players in a strong competitive environment over a longer period of time.” Zanatta looks forward to working with the Challenge. “The work the Challenge has done in the past has to be commended and applauded. When you look at high-level soccer in the region this arrangement is a natural fit. It is a win-win for both the Challenge and UBC Okanagan, and will only help with the university’s goal of getting it into Canada West.” Maria Ridgewell, Okanagan Challenge Club President and her board members pleased with the
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The Jr Rockets are: Sheaden Anjo, Nicolas Banmen, Jonathan Barton, Rylan Brownlee, Tyson Ducharme-Pullen, Matthew Howald, Brett Lesowski, Keith Markewich, Blake Nouwen, Luigi Russo, Mackenzie Schaupmeyer, Brett Selby,
Kyle Simons, Quinn Stewart, Jordan Stocker, Kyle Trerice, Eric Wambacher, and Tyler Worthing. Missing: Robert Kennedy and Jaiden Saunders. Head Coach is Rob Selby and Assistants are Chris Anjo and Shaun Lesowski.
new arrangment. “To quote Zanatta, it is a win-win for both the Challenge and UBC Okanagan, and especially the players,” said Ridgewell. In his first year
coaching UBC Okanagan, Zanatta took the Heat program and taking it to new heights, coaching the team to the provincial championships for the first time ever, coming away with
a bronze medal, also the first in school history. The Challenge has enjoyed considerable success in the 22 years of completion, most recently in 2009 they were Trip-
le Crown champions, silver medalists in 2010 and 2011 PCSL champions, with current Heat player, Dylan Abbott scoring two goals in the championship final.
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Grace Fecht, 11, (left) of Kelowna executes her balance beam routine during the B.C. Winter Game gymnastics competition Saturday at Priest Valley Gym in Vernon; Kelowna’s Zane Torres (above) raced to a silver medal in the men’s giant slalom during the alpine skiing competition at the B.C. Winter Games last weekend at Silver Star; Kelowna’s Leigh Kiryliuk digs deep during the B.C. Winter Games badminton event at Clarence Fulton School. The Games concluded Sunday.
▼ YOUTH SPORTS
Successful B.C. Winter Games wraps up in Vernon The Greater Vernon 2012 B.C. Winter Games ended Sunday with the final medals handed out and 1,145 athletes from across the province heading for home with memories of what will be, for many of them, a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Fierce competition in 15 sports gave participants a taste of what it is like to perform in a multi-sport environment. “I think you can wrap it up by saying these were literally the best ever B.C. Winter Games,” said BC Games Society president and CEO Kelly Mann. Central Okanagan athletes performed well as zone 2 (Thompson Okanagan) placed second overall with 81 total medals. The biathlon track at Sovereign Lake was one of the most successful areas for local athletes as a trio of athletes were triple medal winners in biathlon. Mirena Dimova won gold medals in the senior girls sprint and super sprint races and added a bronze in the individual race. Carson MacKenzie won gold in the senior boys individual race, silver in the super sprint and bronze in the sprint. Sam Ruse was also a triple medal winner in biathlon placing second in the junior boys individual, sprint and super sprint races. West Kelowna’s Jennah Smailes won a pair of medals in biathlon, capturing the silver in the junior girls super sprint race and the bronze in the girls sprint. In badminton Claudia Lauretta and
Leigh Kiryliuk each won a pair of medals, teaming up for the bronze in the team mixed. Lauretta also won silver in mixed doubles while Kiryliuk added a bronze in individual play. Gurkimal Kaloty and Brett Michaud were double medal winners in karate as they teamed up for a gold in team kumite before Kaloty won a silver and Michaud a bronze in individual competition. In Gymnastics Shane Hiscock was a double-medal winner, claiming an individual gold medal and a team bronze. Here are the rest of the medal winners from the Central Okanagan:
GOLD Chris Neykov—speed skating Rhiannon Jones—karate Joe Watson—karate
SILVER
Bailey Leatherdal—judo Zane Torres—giant slalom Brooke Lukinuk—ski cross Vernonika Dimova—cross country skiing
BRONZE
Robbyn Hermitage—badminton Hailee Friesen—biathlon Jenna Mick—gymnastics Hailey Deneault—karate Gareth Williams—cross country skiing
Mitchell McCullough—speed skating
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D’AMOURS, YVONNE
CASSIDY, NEIL RAYMOND
LUNDQUIST, ALFRED
Passed away, peacefully and in the warmth of loving family, on February 22nd, 2012 at the age of 96 at Orchard Manor. She was predeceased by her husband Rollie and 3 siblings. Yvonne is survived by two daughters and four sons: Mona (Desidario), Robert, Michael (Liana), Lissa, Pierre (Takako), and John (Maria); their twelve grandchildren: Sebastien, Menina (Sheldon), Shéu, and Santé; Amos; Natasha and Mikayla; Brock and AJ; Joshua and Satya; and Nikki and Kody; and one great granddaughter: Soraya. Yvonne is also survived by one sister Marguerite in Montreal and many other family members. Beloved family, dear friends, and all those who knew mom will truly miss the sparkle in her eye and her undaunting enthusiasm for life and all it has to offer. A funeral service will be held on Friday, March 2nd at Mission Creek Alliance Church (2091 Springfield Road) with Pastor Terry Dyck presiding. Interment of the cremains of Yvonne and Rollie will follow Saturday, March 3rd at Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kelowna Gospel Mission. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.
Passed away peacefully on February 24, 2012 at the age of 82. Survived by his daughters Marni (Ken) Brown, Mary Ellen Adrian, his grandson Cassidy Brown, brother Kenneth Cassidy, sisters Patricia (Peter) Pruss, Colleen (Bill) Chapman and numerous nieces and nephews. Sadly predeceased by his parents Martin and Gertrude Cassidy, brother Ambrose Cassidy, his son Jason Brent Cassidy and his granddaughter Stephanie Christine Brown. Neil was a longtime teacher and principal in Kelowna, a lover of the ARTS: music, drama, painting and literature; and he loved to garden.
Long time resident of Winfield, B.C., passed away on February 26, 2012, surrounded by his loving family. Left to grieve is his loving wife, Joann, daughter Lisa (Brian) Neri, son Allan (Julieta) Lundquist, granddaughter Julianne Marriott, grandson Noel James Lundquist and sister Margaret Krein. Nieces, Dawn Sharon Tomlin (Craig), and Audrey Krein. Nephews, Craig Scott (Leah), Dean Scott (Dolores), Kevin Krein (Sarah). Extended family includes Brodie , Alanah, Kyla and Dominic Neri, Caley and Preston , Ivy and Niobi Hunter. Grateful thanks to the staff of the Sumac Unit of Brookhaven Care Centre, Dr. Conradie, and the nursing staff of the 4th Floor East, Kelowna General Hospital for their compassionate care of Alfred. A special thank you to dear family friend, Aaron Gordon. Services for Alfred will be held at First Memorial Funeral Services, 1211 Sutherland Ave., Kelowna, B.C. at 11:00 am Friday, March 2, 2012. Donations in Alfred’s memory can be made to The Lung Association, World Vision, or Kelowna General Hospital.
BLAND, JOHN R. April 29, 1936 - February 9, 2012 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of John Robert Bland. John was born to Richard and Alice Bland on Alice’s mothers farm in Haileybury, Ontario. They were delighted with their first born son. Growing up in Ontario with kind and loving parents and three other siblings, John grew to be a kind and gentle man. In 1954 he joined the Navy. A highlight of his service in the Navy was cruising the Arctic aboard the ice breaker HMCS Labrador. After his discharge from the Navy in 1956, he married a lovely english girl, Mary Patricia Turner (Marie) in Windsor, Ontario on August 18th, 1956. John and Marie had three children, Anita, Tina and John junior. When John received the news that his third child was a boy, he was so excited that he jumped the backyard fence! John and Marie and children moved to Kelowna in the late fall of 1963 from Windsor, Ontario. Saying goodbye to his family and his good friends the Talbots. It took the Blands 6 days to trek across Canada to their new home. During their years in Kelowna, John and Marie became full time care givers of Chris Jiyobu (deceased) and Tom Falardeau. These two young men were a part of the Bland family for many years. Tom has many fond memories of John and lovingly refered to him as “Mr. Fix it”. John was a real handyman and a good carpenter. He loved to build things in his well equipped work shop. Among his many projects, he constructed bird houses and gifted them to many of his friends. John also loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. In the spring of 2006 John and Marie moved to Victoria to experience the island’s beauty and mild climate. During his years in Victoria John enjoyed lake and ocean fishing with his friend, Ryan and coffee times with his buddies at the D.Q. He also enjoyed creating beautiful wooden 3D pictures called intarsia. John is predeceased by his parents Richard and Alice, his two sisters, Joyce French and Margaret Bottan. Survived and greatly missed by his dear brother, Richard (Yvette); his wife, Marie; his daughters, Anita (Paul) and Tina (Rory) and his son John (Chris). His grandchildren, Jerry, Evan, Ryan, April, James, Johnny, and his great grandchild, Zane. We miss you Dad. Your warm deep voice and laughter. Your kind and gentle ways. You will be deeply missed and forever loved.
Memorial service will be held at a later date.
DYKAU, ARTHUR Went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the age of 94. Predeceased by his loving wife and lifelong soul mate Evelyn (nee Henkelman). Together again. Survived by sisters Meta and Lilli, and his brother Herbert as well as many nieces and nephews. Sadly predeceased by brothers Willi, Otto, Eric and his sister Gretchen. Throughout their lives Art and Evelyn were a team. Working side by side, first with the Camrose Bakery and then in the mid 70’s at the Edelweis Bakery here in Kelowna. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, March 4, 2012 at 1:00 pm at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC with Pastor Brian Carlson officiating. Interment will be in Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.
RIEGER, PHYLLIS Passed away February 23rd, 2012 at the age of 84, surrounded by her family in a room filled with love. Phyllis is survived by sons: Ken (Suzanne), Tim (Maureen), Terry (Lil), Bruce (Myrna), and Russell, and daughter, Connie Mitchell (Keith). Ten beloved grandchildren: Nikki (Nathan), Bryan, Kelsey (Adam), Lindsay (David) Boyd, Erica (Jason), Jacqueline (Adam), Eric, Elise (Josh), Victoria and Adam and one great-grandchild, Mirabella Boyd. Sisters: Madeline Nicholls, Jenny Bachmann, Diane (Gary) Hucal, one brother, Ted Knorr, and many other family members. Phyllis and her late husband Adam were a pioneering orchardist family in the Belgo area. They were very active in the sporting community of Rutland and founding members of both St. Theresa’s and Holy Spirit parish. The family wishes to thank the very caring staff at SunPointe, and Peg Budd and her team for all their kindness and support. Prayers will be held on Friday, March 23rd at 7:00 pm at Springfield Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday, March 24th at 10:30 am at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, with internment to follow in St. Theresa’s cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the BC Heart & Stroke Foundation or to Kelowna Right to Life. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com. 250-860-7077
Arrangements entrusted with First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna. 250-762-2299
COYSTON, CAPTAIN MICHEAL ROBERT August 7, 1959 - February 25, 2012 Passed away suddenly in Hong Kong. Mike was born in London, Ontario and grew up in the Ottawa area. He began his flight training in Sault Ste. Marie, obtaining his commercial pilot license. Following graduation he “landed” his first job at Heritage Aircraft in Red Deer as a flight instructor. That is where he met the love of his life, Dawne. In 1982 he began a new life in the Canadian Armed Forces, where he met the second love of his life, the C130 (The Herc), which remained his favourite aircraft throughout his career. The next adventure was with Cathay Pacific where he worked for 23 years flying 747-400, Airbus 340 and finally as a senior captain on the Boeing 777. Mike’s family was the joy of his life. He was an active participant in his childrens’ lives at home and always returned from work ready to jump to action, sometimes even wearing his uniform to the rink. He supported their academic life at school as well as coaching hockey, ringette, and soccer. He was a hockey referee and occasionally reffed both Sam and Brad’s games. There was no preferential treatment. When Brad began reffing they were sometimes on the ice together. Mike was a member of two “bike enthusiasts groups” and half of the “Choking Squirrels”, the well-known basement band. He was a coffee regular at Percs, Starbucks, Deli-City and a red carpet customer at Rona and Home Depot. Mike was predeceased by his parents Henry and Eileen and brother Peter, his fatherin-law Wayne Rempel. He is survived by his wife of 28 years Dawne, children Brad and Samantha, his favourite mother in law, Delta Rempel, his sisters Jill Coyston, Deb (Jack) Flaherty, and brother Bud (Glenn) Coyston, brothers-in-law Brent and Mark (Patty) and sister in law Tracy as well as many nieces and nephews. Celebration of Mike’s life will be held on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 4:00 pm at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road. Those not able to attend the service may view the service live on-line by visiting http://www.ustream.tv/channel/springfield-funeralhome. In lieu of flowers a memorial donation may be made to BC Heart & Stroke Foundation, #4-1551 Sutherland Ave., Kelowna, BC V1Y 9M9. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.
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CAMPBELL, LEONARD Passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the hospice house at the age of 93. Len is predeceased by his wife Barbara. He is survived by Ken (Vicky), Doug (Linda), Brenda, Audrey (Ken) Leier; 8 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Also survived by sisters-in-law, Marie (Dennis) Frie, Ann Stolz; brothers-in-law, Peter (Emily), Frank (Amy) Schleppe. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at Immaculate Conception Church, 839 Sutherland Ave, on Friday, March 2nd a 10:30am. Prayers at Immaculate Conception Church on Thursday at 7:00pm. In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Central Okanagan Hospice Association. Arrangements in care of Everden Rust Funeral Services, 250-860-6440. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.everdenrust.com
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The successful applicant will be responsible for assisting both the Rooms Division Manager and the Sales Manager in the coordination of daily functions. Responsibilities will include making room reservations, assisting with group contracts and dealing with group inquiries. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with a strong commitment to providing exceptional customer service, combined with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Prior experience in the hospitality industry and strong computer skills would be considered an asset.
Farm Workers FARM Labourers req’s, 56days/wk, 40-50hrs/wk, $10.25/ hr. Apple thinning, picking cherrys, apple picking, starts June 15th approx. Submit application by fax, 250861-3374 or by mail, 3630 Fitzgerald Rd, Kelowna BC V1W 4G5 FARM Workers needed $9.56/hr, 50-60hrs week, June 1-Oct 30, thinning, picking, pruning. Lakhbir Sangha 1445 McCurdy Rd East. 250-7654105, 250-317-5974 GRAZIANO Orchards in Kelowna needs orchard workers start May 1- Oct 30 40 hrs/wk $10.25/hr Duties include prunung, thinning, cut grass, irrigating, picking & other general duties of orchard work. Apply by fax 250-712-0269 or call 250-860-2644 NEED Farm Workers, $10.25/hr, 7days/wk, May 1st Dec 15th. 250-869-2371 Jass Bassi. Harsh Bassi Orchards ORCHARD & field work- thinning, pruning & picking. Start June 1, 2012. 40hrs per week. $9.50/hr. Fax resume to: (778)-4840061 SEASONAL WORKERS for thinning, fruit picking labour required by Ajay Boparai Ent. Ltd. Rate $9. 56/hr. Call Kirpal at 250-869-9663 SUN City Cherries 4759 Lakeshore Rd Kelowna req’s Farm Labourers. Pruning, picking, packing, sorting and general farm work. Seasonal. 40hrs/wk minimum 7days/wk. $10.25/hr or piece rate. Email resume to: suncitycherriesjobs@shaw.ca 250-764-1872
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Computer Services 12/7 A MOBILE COMPUTER TECH. Certified computer technician, virus removal, repairs, upgrades. Let me come to you. (250)-717-6520. 12/7 In-Home Repairs. New Systems/Upgrades. 20+yrs Prof. Service. Peter 215-4137
Contractors KSK Framing & Foundations. Quality workmanship at reas rates. Free est 250-979-8948
Countertops REFACE Countertops. 1/2 the Cost of Replacing. Granite & Corian Designs. 470-2235.
Drywall PESL DRYWALL Service Inc. Renovations, new construction and repairs. Boarding, taping, textured ceilings. Call Tomas at 250-212-4483 or 860-3495. Quality Taping & Ceiling Texture Small - Med. jobs. 23yrs Exp. Call Jeff 250-869-9583 Small Repairs/Reno’s. Drywall, Framing, Painting, Fin’d Carpentry etc. Ken, 250-212-9588
Electrical A&S ELECTRIC. Resid/Comm Wiring. New constr, renov. & service changes. lic’d & bonded. Steve 864-2099 (cont #90929)
Excavating & Drainage COLLEE Excavating & Bobcat Sewer Hookups, Rock Walls, Rock Breaking, 250-860-5670
BUILD YOUR CAREER WITH US Tolko Industries Ltd. is currently seeking a Payroll Administrator to join our team in Armstrong, BC. Tolko is a forest products company with marketing, resource management and manufacturing operations throughout Western Canada. A career with Tolko means working in an environment that encourages personal and professional development. QUALIFICATIONS: • The successful applicant is required to be a selfstarter with excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication, and time management skills. • The ability to pay keen attention to detail is essential and the candidate must have working knowledge of computer programs. • The incumbent must be able to operate in a team environment and manage relationships with a various hourly and staff personnel. • Completion of a CPA designation. • Preference will be given to candidates with previous payroll administration experience and industry related experience. Our tradition of excellence is built on strong company values, a challenging environment, and continuous development. READY TO APPLY YOURSELF? We are an equal opportunity employer offering excellent pension and flex benefit programs. If you are interested in exploring this opportunity and being part of our community, please visit our website at: www.tolko.com and submit your resume by March 9, 2012. We thank all candidates for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Garage Door Services GARAGE Doors- install, service, repair all makes of doors & openers. 250-878-2911
Services
Landscaping CALL Exquisite Lawn & Landscaping to book your Spring Cleanup and Weekly LawnMaintenance. 250.300.0520
Moving & Storage AAA Best Rates Moving $59+. FLAT Rates long dist. Weekly trips BC/AB. 250-861-3400 DAN-MEL MOVING SERVICES Local & long distance, also Fifth Wheel moving. 250-2150147 or 250-766-1282 FAMILY Movers. Moving? Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance trips. Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250-493-2687 NORTH END Moving Service Local/Long Distance. Free Estimates 250-470-9498
Painting & Decorating DALE’S PAINTING Service. Painting Kelowna a better place since 1982. 862-9333 F.J. MARK LTD. PAINTING Quality workmanship & service. Call Fred 250-863-9373 RADAS Custom Painting. 24 yrs exp., Prof. and Clean. Call Rada (250)863-7606 Call DJ (250)808-5555
Plumbing BAYSIDE Plumbing & Gas Fitting Service. H/W tanks. Qualified & Reliable. 250-317-2279 DREGER MECH. Plumbing, Gasfitting, comm/res & reno, ins’d, 24hr. Call 250-575-5878.
Roofing & Skylights GERMAN MASTER ROOFER. Over 30yrs exp. on all kinds of roofs. New Reroof & Repair. Free estimate. Call Steffen, 250-863-8224 Master & Visa Welcome www.teamgerman.com. RYDER ROOFING LTD. Free est, ‘From a hole in your roof to a whole new roof.’ 250-7653191.
Rubbish Removal 250-808-0733 SKYHIGH DISPOSAL. Full service Junk Removal & Bin Rentals. ED-SON’S 1 Ton Dump Truck. “Anything you can’t haul, give me a call!” (250)-718-1595
ERIK the STUDENT RUBBISH REMOVAL, TREE REMOVAL HAULS FROM $39.99 & UP. TRAILER LONG HAULS ALSO AVAILABLE
250-859-9053
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GET your pruning done now. Book today and receive one free man hour. We guarantee to keep scheduled appnts. w w w. va n t a g e ke l o w n a . c o m Call Ryan, 250-769-7603
Snowclearing SNOW Removal, sanding, comm.lots/acreage.Tremblay’s Excavating. 250-979-8033
Handypersons
Sundecks
NEED a hand inside or out from painting to yard work. 250-215-1712, 250-768-5032
KELOWNA DECK & RAIL. Vinyl, Mod. Flooring, Alum., GlassTopless/Picket878-2483.
Home Improvements
Pets & Livestock
BUILDING? Renovating? See www.buildmyhouse.org. Only the best trades! GREAT Canadian Builders Ltd. All interior & exterior renovation work. 1-250-488-0407 PLANNING Changes to your Home? Kitchen, painting, patios etc. Free estimates. Contact Doug at Freedom Contracting. 250-575-7006 or doug@freedomcontracting.ca
Home Repairs LARRY’S Handyman & Reno Serv., Lg. & Sm. jobs, Graffitti Removal etc., 250-718-8879
Feed & Hay 800 lb round bales: this years grass hay $50./bale, last years grass hay $25./bale. Shavings & Sawdust available 250-804-6720 HAY FOR SALE; Grass or Grass Alfalfa mix, Round bales $70 each, approx. 800lbs. Large square bales, 3x3x8, $160/ton. Delivery avail. on larger orders. 250838-6630 McLeery Ranch, Alfalfa/Alfalfa Grass small squares, Haylage $45., Dry Rounds $50., Armstrong. 1- 250-546-0420
Pets & Livestock
www.sunvalleywolfkennels.com 250-765-4996 Kelowna, BC
WOLF Hybrid puppies, females & males available. $650. 778-478-1007
Merchandise for Sale
Antiques / Vintage
CHIPPENDALE Dining Room Table with 12 chairs, 6 leaves, seats 16. $7000 OBO. Waterfall Dresser with bevelled glass mirror, $150. 763-0335
$100 & Under
2011 Sony AM/FM Receiver & 5-disc CD player, $75ea or both $100obo. 250-768-6834 24” Hotpoint dryer with 220 voltage, $100, Excellent cond. 778-478-6672 & 778-478-2110 LARGE Dog Crate with Tray, $75. 250-762-5514 NEAR new Sears Kenmore vaccuum, $100. 250-762-5514 NEW bath heater with towel dryer, $30. 778-478-6672 & 778-478-2110 NEW bathroom heater, $25. 778-478-6672 & 778-478-2110 PORTABLE BioAire Heater, $35. Like new. 778-478-6672 & 778-478-2110 PORTABLE Honeywell heater, $25. Barely used. 778-4786672 & 778-478-2110 ROOM Divider. Bamboo Wicker, Black Wooden Border. $25 Call (778)478-2110 SINGING Kareoke Machine with screen, $35. Excl cond. 778-478-6672 & 778-478-2110 WIND-UP Grandfather Clock, $40. 778-478-6672 & 778-4782110
$300 & Under
AS New Hoover Central Vac with attach. $299 no HST. Will install, 869-2947or 762-3468
Food Products
PEROGIES, Borsch & Cabbage Rolls for sale. Coming soon to your Farmer’s Market. Drop by or phone orders at 778-478-2490
Free Items
BEAUTIFUL Siamese/Tabby, Beautifully Marked 1yr old, affectionate, intelligent & friendly. Spade. Has shots, dewormed and litter box trained. 250-762-6037 FREE pick up , appliances or any kind of metal. Call (250)765-9303, 250-212-3122 Free pickup, of aluminum windows, wire, pipe, air conditioners & batteries. 250-717-0581 FREE Pioneer Home Stereo System with Graphic Equalizer & Speakers. 250-769-0083 FREE P/U- Appliances, Rads, Batteries, Old machinery, vehicles. Harley 778-821-1317 FREE White Sheers for 10ft Window with Matching White Sheers for 6 ft Patio Door. Call (250)-769-0083 FREE World Encyclopedias Fantastic condition. 1970 Call (250)-768-1222 HP Printer, scanner, copier. Model 1610 all-in-one. (250)769-0083
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FIREWOOD. Fir $185/crd, Jack Pine $150/cd, Ponderosa, $125. Jim, 250-762-5469 SEASONED, Split, Delivered. Pine $120/ cord, Fir $145/ cord. Call 250-768-5081 WANTED Applewood, will buy as rounds/logs, or can remove trees for wood. 604-970-4041
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250-801-2665
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OK Estates Furniture and More, 3292 Hwy 97N, 1.5km N of McCurdy. 250-807-7775 11-5 Tues-Sat Palisades recliner brown leather couch & loveseat, Canadian made $2000. or sell separate; Table w/built-in leaf 6/chairs $400.obo; medium oak corner curio cabinet, 5 shelves, $250.; (250)503-6172 WESTERN STAR AUCTIONS. Buying Estates, Tools, Collectable’s and Furniture. Cash Paid or Consignment to Auction. #8-730 Stremel Rd. (778)753-5580
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ATTENTION 985 sq.ft Condo. Lrg. patio & lrg private fenced yard. Only $149,000 MLS Charlene Bertrand Coldwell Banker (250)-870-1870 THINKING OF SELLING YOUR PROPERTY? For a confidential, no obligation, FREE market evaluation of your property call Mark Jontz, Royal Lepage 250-861-6002 or cell 250-717-6330 anytime.
Business for Sale GREAT Window of Opportunity to purchase a guest house in the sleepy little village of Greenwood, BC. This is a 3600 sq. ft commercial business with 7 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, 2 kitchens and 2 living rooms. Located on Hwy #3, in a town with a mining boom about to happen. Age and health are forcing the sale of this wonderful opportunity that will allow you to make an excellent income all for $299,000. Call Art at 250-4976130 for more details.
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PRIVATE Collector buying coins from Royal Canadian Mint. I can buy big coin collections too! Todd 250-864-3521
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Sporting Goods Weber & Markin Gunsmiths Quality Firearms Buy & Sell at The Best Little Gun Shop Around, 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575 Tues-Sat 10-6
Heavy Duty Machinery Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc. All insurance in place to work on your property. 250-260-0217
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6 Acres. 900sqft. 2 Bed. 1 Bath with Laundry. Open Concept. Vaulted Ceilings. Spacious Kitchen. Attached Carport. Full Insulated Basement. 20x24 insulated Shop with Power and Water. Spring Water/Well. Private and nicely Treed. Second Residence Allowed so use this one for your Guest House? Only 315k. Quick Possession Available. 250-547-9763 for Viewing and Information.
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Owner will carry financing O.A.C. If you have a job, reasonable credit and can make a down payment, we should talk about brand new home ownership. 64A McCulloch Heights in beautiful S. E. Kelowna $189,900 tax incl’d $1600/mo. Call Accent Homes 250-769-6614 PANORAMIC VIEW. #13142440 Old Okanagan Hwy. 3bd, 2bth+ den. AC, gas FP, fenced yard in SIERRAS. Quick possession. $199,000, no HST. ACCENT HOMES, 250-7696614 PET & FAMILY FRIENDLY Westpoint. 3bd, 1bth, lovely fenced yard w/storage shed, $5000 down, $900/mo OAC. Pad rent in or $99,000, no HST. ACCENT HOMES, 250769-6614
PRIVATE Coin Collector Looking To Buy Collections, Olympic Silver & Gold Coins, Also Buying Bulk Silver Coins. Call Chad at 250-863-3082.
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Townhouses THINKING OF SELLING YOUR PROPERTY? For a confidential, no obligation, FREE market evaluation of your property call Mark Jontz, Royal Lepage 250-861-6002 or cell 250-717-6330 anytime.
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LACASA Lake Cottage Resort, Elegant & Modern 2bdrm, den, fully furnished, Move in ready, Avail Immed, $375,000 250-491-0823 MORTGAGES LOW RATES. 5YR. 3.19% VARIABLE 3.00% Trish at 250-470-8324 ******* OKHomeseller.com Where smart sellers meet smart buyers! View Thompson Okanagan properties for sale.// Selling? No Commission. (250) 545-2383 or 1-877-291-7576 THINKING OF SELLING YOUR PROPERTY? For a confidential, no obligation, FREE market evaluation of your property call Mark Jontz, Royal Lepage 250-861-6002 or cell 250-717-6330 anytime.
Mobile Homes & Parks CANADIAN BUILT SRI home & lot packages available in peaceful Belaire Estates. Hurry, only 9 lots left! Turn key pricing from $110,950.00. Only at Lake Country Modular, 515 Beaver Lake Road, Kelowna. Toll free 1-866-7662214 www.LCMhomes.com
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1 & 2 BDRM Apartments For Rent, very spacious, close to Capri Centre Mall, in newly reno’d building. Close to all ammens, includes fridge, stove, A/C, hot water, UG secured parking & laundry facilities, rent $735/$875. Avail Immed. For more info or to arrange viewing call 250-860-7416 1&2BD Very Clean. Fresh paint. Adult Builiding. NS. NP. Walk to DT. or Hospital. Free laundry facilities. Utils incl’d Rental Incentives, Avail. for clean apps. $825-$925 Call 250-878-0119, 250 878-0136 1BD, $650+utils, close to all amens, NP. Call 250-8614700 1 Month FREE! 1Bdrm Apt, 55+, NS, ND, NP, Appliances. Excellent condition. Gordon Manor near Capri Centre. $775/mo. Includes Strata Fee! Call (250)764-5151 2BD, 2bth, corner of Gordon & Bernard Ave. Lrg, top flr, 5appl, sec prking, exercise & guest rm, lrg strg room, 55+ blding, NS, NP, $975/mo. Call Joanne, 250-861-8435 or 250575-1123 2BD, 2bth, Turtle Lodge Resort. Steps to beach, boat launch & strge. 1256 sq.ft, partly furn’d & newly reno’d. Near UBC/Airport, NS/NP, Student/Mature pref’d. $950. March 15. 1-780-458-2086. 2-bdrm BELGO AREA, Rutland Rd. S. $900 + hydro, f/s/w/d, NO PETS, on bus rte. 250-491-3345, 250-869-9788
BEST DEALS IN KELOWNA! Affordable 1, 2 & 3 Bdrms AC, near schools, shopping & bus route. Insuite laundry H.Up’s. Across from Park. Clean Quiet & Spacious. Sorry NO Pets. Well Managed Building (250)-861-5605 or (250)-861-5657
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2BDRM suite L. Mission. Avail Mar 1. Steps to Beach & Greenway. All appl’s, NS, NP, $1025 & $1150. Only responsible people call: 863-6645 ASHER PLACE Luxury Condo. Hwy 33 across from Plaza 33. Top floor corner unit; over 1300 sf; 2 BR, 2 Bath; Den; AC; FP; large balcony; 6 appliances; UG parking; in-suite laundry; same floor storage; many upgrades; exceptional views; guest suite; exercise room; media room; NS; NP; $1375/mo. 250-491-1978 BARBER Rd. Rutland. Brand new, 1bd+den. 2 full bths, avail Feb 1. NS, NP. DD & ref’s req’d. $950. Call 306-8671893, 778-753-4500 BROCKTON MANOR. 1 & 2 bedrooms. The large, bright units are a short walk to downtown, hospital, beach & shopping. Transit is right outside the door. Please call us at 250-860-5220 CENTURY manor, spacious 2 bdrm apartment, located on bus rt., close to downtown, bike path & beach. Small pet ok, heat & hot water included. Call onsite managers 250-7636867 FAIRLANE CRT. 2 & 3 bdrms, heat & hot water incl. Located on Lawrence near Gordon, close to downtown & Capri shopping mall. Please call 250-860-4836 LAKEFRONT 1, 2, & 3 bdrm. Fully furn’d. Central. Available. to May From $1290 / 30days.
3BD. Lwr. flr. Rutland, NS 4appl., deck & strge, cent. air, $1045 incl. utils., Avail Mar 1st 250-762-3560, 765-7927 3 bedroom in upper level of 1/2 duplex. Large clean unit. 1250 square feet. Two bathrooms, shared laundry, dishwasher, large fenced yard, covered parking spot, deck, air conditioning. Located in central Rutland. $1,200 plus shared utilities. Non-smoking, no parties, pets negotiable. Email kparnell@shaw.ca. AVAIL immed. 2bd duplex in Belgo area. Bright, clean, FS, WD. NS, NP. $775+utils. Call 250-491-0303 FAMILY WANTED for Large 3 Bdrm Duplex in Glenrosa Close to Webber Elementry. NS. NP. $1100/mo Available March 1st (250)-769-8509 LARGE 2bdrm reno’d, 4 appls, NS. NP. $1000 + utils. Ref’s req’d. Avail Now. Call between 6pm 8pm.250-861-1059 NEWLY Built, 2bdrms, & 2.5 baths, 5 appls, A/C, priv. patio, Hospital Area. $1450, Avail Apr. 1. Call 862-1701 WHEELCHAIR Accessibility Newly Painted Central location Gordon /Bernard. 3 bdrm 2baths partially furnished include all appls. Avail. Mar.15th $1200/mo + utils. NS Contact Wendy 1-(604)-798-8080
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MILL CREEK ESTATES. Various floor plans avail. 1, 2 & 3 bdrms within walking distance of the Parkinson rec center, Apple Bowl, Kelowna Golf & Country Club & Spall Plaza. 250-860-4836. millcreekestates@shaw.ca WILLOW PARK MANOR. Aurora and Hollywood. 1 & 2 bdrms. Steps away from Willow Park shopping center, transit & the other shops of Rutland. Direct bus route to UBCO. 12-15mins. 250-7633654 AFFORDABLE Luxury in the centre of Kelowna. New 1&2bd, 5 appl’s, in-building prking. NS, NP. www.rentcentrepoint.com 250-763-6600
Mobile Homes & Pads 4 Units for rent. $750-$935. Westside. NP. Call 250-3000983 & 250-717-1033
Homes for Rent 1 bdrm home,Vernon, pleasant location, large workshop & garden no pets. $850. Avail now.250-542-9154. 2BD, 1bth, garage, 3/4 acre, $800/mo. Lake Country. Call 250-763-0335 2BD Mobile on private property, newly reno’d, KLO area, working couple pref, max 2 people, NS, small pet neg. $950+utils. 250-762-6627 3 BDRM, 2.5 BA, newer home in Rutland on quiet cul-de-sac, AC, FP, 5 appl, 2 car garage, NS/NP, avail Apr 1st. $1500/mo
Commercial/ Industrial 1500sq/ft. shop 22ft ceilings Shop on 1/4 acre, fully serviced & fenced, $1500/mo + triple net. Light or heavy industrial use & storage. Fully Serviced. WESTBANK INDUSTRIAL PARK, (250)769-7424 800 Sq. Ft. Office Space with Large Fenced Compound. Near Reid’s Corner (Sexsmith & Hwy 97) $1350/mo. For more info call 250-215-0377. FOR LEASE 600 sq.ft. Office Trailer fully serviced on fenced 1/2 acre. Zoned Heavy Industrial Including Auto Wrecking. $2500 triple net incl. Fenced 1/2 to 1 acre serviced industrial lots available. Central Westside Location. will build to suit. 250-769-7424 WEST Kelowna Industrial Park 2352 Dominion Rd. 6000 sq ft Shop 22 f.t ceiling with office on one acre fenced yard. $5000/mo + Triple net. (250)769-4006 WEST Kelowna Shop, Warehouse for lease, 1500sqft. Available April 1st, $1200/mo. Phone 250-769-3573 or 250718-6952
Duplex / 4 Plex 2BD bsmt $775. 819 Saucier Ave, quiet street, near downtown, lake. Adult orientated. No Dogs. Prefer single working or couple. 250-764-2542 2Bdrm Rutland. 4plex. 2591 Hwy 97N. $700+ utils. Pet ok. No Washer or Dyer H/U. Ref’s Required. (250)-765-5578 2BDRMS. Great Location. WD, big yard, 2prking spots. Reno’d. Beautiful area. $875 + utils. Avail Now (250)470-0000 2Bd units Rutland. Mugford Rd, Newly reno’d/end unit. Nr shopping bus pool rec centre. Balcony laudry 4/5 appls lrg shared yard NS sm dog negot $890/mo. Irene 1-250-2608518, 1-250-542-1862 3BD, Glenmore, Fireplace, insuite lndry, yard. Responsible, working or student tenants. March. $1180+ utils 763-7869.
250-765-5474 evenings 3BDRM House, close to all ammenities, $1100/mo. NS, NP. 250-470-7291 4BD, 2bth, 5appls, great view, garage, workshop, must care for yard, $1500. 250-860-6325 4BDRM, 1.5 full bath, small deck, dog welcome. washer $1500 utils incl. 250-762-9703 4Bdrm duplex,close to UBCO 3 appls dw incl’d NP. Avail Mar 1. $1000. 250-765-5752 5Bdrm house 3 bath In West Kelowna $1600/mo Available March 1st. To view call Barb 1-(250)-443-4893 5bdrm house on 2 acres in North Glenmore. UBCO Students welcome. To view call Prem at 250-869-2929 6BD, 3.5bth, dbl gar., 1fmlyrm, 1lvngrm, city/lake view. Ellison area, Available. 3060 Lakha Rd. No Dogs. $1800 (250)869-2186, 250-765-5267 A WOOD Lk. View 3bd, 2bath 3levels, strg, crprt $1250+utils. Pets negot. (250)766-4322 CLEAN, BRIGHT RANCHER steps to beach. Avail March or April 1st. 2 bdrm, full bath, sunroom for den, dining or office. propane gas F/P in living rm. full laundry rm, all appls, all newer laminate flrs throughout, lrg yard, detached garage, sprinkler system. Fintry is off Westside Rd, approx. 35/40 min to Kelowna. A beautiful lakeside community surrounded by Lake Okanagan, park, falls, trails. N/S, pet neg, $1200. (Kristi) 1-604-862-8039 or email: kristip@telus.net FULL House w/bsmt. 5bdrm, 3bth, Glenmore area. $1800+ utils 250-717-3010, 469-2322 PEACHLAND 2 bdrm main floor w/beach access & lake views, in-suite laundry $990 + 1/2 elec 250-215-8085 RUTLAND - 3bdrm, 2baths, near school/bus. Very nice, quiet neighborhood Avail. Mar. 1, NP, $1300/mo + utils. Call 250-765-3002, 250-863-5616 APARTMENTS FOR RENT in Granada Gardens for Jan & beyond, ranging from $800-$850/mo 250-766-4528, 250-718-0881
Spacious top floor. 4bd+den, 2bth. Living & diningrm, kitchen, family room, double garage, appls incl, gas FP. Across from KGH, close to schools, shopping, beach & bus. Feb 1. $1500 on short term lease. Utilities not included. Call Marita @ 250-860-4836
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#1 Available, Furn’d. Quiet DT area,Int,Cbl/Utils. WD. Wrking/ studnt/senior $400+ 861-5757 DOWNTOWN - 1 bdrm, $425 incl utils, wireless, laundry. Mature, working person. NS. 250-863-7863, 250-681-1965. RUTLAND furnished room for working man, 30+, livingroom, TV, kitchen, laundry, utils incl, $490+DD. Call 250-864-0770 Small trailer on acreage, single male only, TV, cbl & utils incl. $550. Furn’d bdrm, $450/mo. 250-317-2546
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1Bdrm in Westbank, Share Kitchen, W/D, Cable, Int. & Utils Incl’d. $600 + DD. Call (250)-768-8930 Top half of house, 1bdrm, fully furn’d, W/D, cable, wireless int. quiet, avail immed 862-9223
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FALCON Self Storage, 747 Fitzpatrick Rd. has gated and secure space avail for your boats & vehicles and all your storage needs. Vehicle storage starting at $85/month. Please call 250-765-1477
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1bd above grnd, large,priv ent, sep patio, sep WD, A/C, gas FP, $800 incl sat. TV, wifi & utils NS,NP. Avail now,762-9726.
1BD now avail. Springvalley area. WD, FS, all utils, sep ent., patio, parking, NS, NP, single person $750+DD. Call 250-763-5024 1BDRM Bright Beautiful gr level sep entry fr st internet, bus rte $700 utils incl’d 10 min to UBCO NS NP Avail Immed. (778)753-0301 1 Bdrm bsmnt suite Black Mtn. Sep. entrance/parking. Shared laundry. Utilities/cable inc. No pets/smoking. $750/month 807-2070 1bdrm, Rutland, private entry, laundry, $650/mo + 1/3 utils. Avail Mar. 1st for single person. NS, NP, 250-765-5099 1BD w/o bsmt, Westside Rd. area. Lakeview, walk to beaches, sep ent, no bus rt, 2prking stalls. $750 incl cbl & utils. 1 pet neg. Avail Feb.15 days:863-8077 eves:769-0969. 2BD, 1bath, ground level, hospital area, newer flooring, covered parking, laundry, NS, NP, 1 year lease. Avail Mar. 1, $900 + utils, 250-470-2066 2BD bright, Rutland, 1100sq’ bsmt suite, sep ent, shr’d lndry, FS, NP, NS, Nparties. $850 utils incl’d. Avail March 1. Call 250-765-8021 2BD bsmnt suite, w/o, 5appls, NS, NP. Ref’s. $900 incl utils. Feb 15. Call 250-317-0373 2BD bsmt suite, $900 incl utils. NP, NS, avail immed. 250-769-7751 250-864-4255 2BD. Hosp. area, fireplace, lg. yrd. w/creek, bus school $800.+1/2utils, 250-863-5164 2BD legal suite Rutland. Nr. bus & shopping. 4appl, ns, np. $900 + utils. Avail Apr 1st. Call 250-863-1155
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Rentals Suites, Lower 2BD lrg bright kitchen, all appls., partially furn’d. Pets ok. Quiet, private, charming & very clean. $850mo. 766-1265 3BD pet friendly home in L. Mission between Gordon & KLO. 1bth, avail anytime, $1600. 250-868-7360
Available March 1. 1300sq’ 2bd, 5appl, jetted tub, pool, utils, Sat TV, Lakeview Heights. NS, pets negot. Ref’s req’d. $1100. 250-769-7107 AVAIL Apr. 1st, 1bdrm, North Glenmore, close to bus rt, priv. entrance, fireplace, utils included. Shared lndry, NS, NP, $850/mo. 250-762-9994. Earlier occupancy negotiable. AVAIL immed. 2bd bsmnt suite, $1000. 5appl, NS, NP. Near Nesters. 250-470-3449 Avail March 1 Ibd bsmt suite, central location, $750 inl utils, senior or working person pref, NS, NP. 250-317-2507 BEAUTIFUL 1bd w/o in Blk Mnt. $900 incl utils, heated flooring, int, cbl, FS, WD, DW & micro, Nparties, NS, small pet ok. Dan, 250-212-7113 Dilworth 2bd lrg 1300 sqft. Open concept. Insuite laundry SS appls. NP. NS. $1150 incl utils. April 1st (250)448-6483 FULLY Furn’d, near Costco, utils, int, W/D incl. 1 person only, bath & kitch. upstairs, $480/mo. Annette 869-1867. March 15. Hosp. area, 1bd, FS/DW, cbl/ac, fl bth NS/NP, 1person, $725. 250-860-8031 Newly renovated 1 bdrm bsmt suite. Gordon/ KLO Area. w/d $780 utils. incl’d + DD. Avail. March 1st Call 250-212-3299 SOUTH Rutland 1bd bsmt suite for rent. Nice kitchen, incl F/S, full bth, side entry, NS, NP, suitable for single person. $600. $250DD. 250-765-7626 WESTBANK, Near New Wal Mart area. Nice 2bdrm suite. Ideal for Seniors, gas fp, w/d, np, ns, Call 250-869-2140
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NOTICE OF INTENT T12-028 Parking System Upgrade at Kelowna International Airport Notice is hereby given by the City of Kelowna of its intent to contract with WPS Canada Inc. of Mississauga, ON to supply and install a Parking System Upgrade at the Kelowna International Airport. The contract will not exceed $187,188 including HST and all expenses for implementation. The City has chosen not to call for supplier proposals for the following reasons: 1. An upgrade to the existing system is considered to be the least expensive option for the City of Kelowna. 2. The manufacturer can supply and install the equipment ensuring the best coordination for commissioning within 8 - 10 weeks of award. 3. The price is within the City’s acceptable levels for the project. Suppliers wishing to object to this decision should contact the person identified below either by fax or email on or before March 9, 2012 presenting specific reason for their objection. If justified a suppliers meeting with City representatives will be called to receive supplier presentations regarding this contract. Supplier ability to offer product and/or services resulting in the same or better solutions at a lower cost during the same time frame will be the key criterion with regard to the supplier objections. For additional information please contact: Lori Evans, City of Kelowna Purchasing Department, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna BC V1Y 1J4, or Fax 250-862-3392 or email purchasing@kelowna.ca kelowna.ca
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WEST Crunch time for contest Wade Paterson STAFF REPORTER
If West Kelowna can advance to the second phase of the Kraft Hockeyville 2012 competition, voting will matter. And now, thanks to endorsements from regional mayors, thousands of additional people have a reason to cheer for West Kelowna. This week Kelowna mayor Walter Gray, Lake Country mayor James Baker and Peachland mayor Keith Fielding all indicated they are in support of West Kelowna’s bid to be Hockeyville. “If we advance to the top 15, then it becomes a numbers game,” said West Kelowna Hockeyville cochair, Adam Less. “We’ll need the support from all surrounding communities to secure a spot in the final five.” From November 2011 to January 2012, West Kelowna residents uploaded
photos and stories to the Kraft Hockeyville website in order to display their community’s passion for the sport. During a Hockey Night in Canada broadcast on March 3, the top 15 communities will be announced. If West Kelowna gets shortlisted, there will be three days of voting from March 4 to 6. Less said organizers have arranged to have a public voting centre ready to go around the clock at the Best Western Hotel immediately following Saturday’s announcement. “Anyone from anywhere can vote as often as they like. The public is
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CENTRAL OKANAGAN mayors Walter Gray (Kelowna) (centre, left), Keith Fielding (Peachland) and James Baker (Lake Country) pose with West Kelowna Mayor Doug Findlater (centre right) to throw their support behind West Kelowna’s bid for Kraft Hockeyville 2012 title. welcome to join us at the voting centre. But people don’t have to vote from the voting centre; they can vote from anywhere,” said Less. CBC and Kraft will release voting details
later this week. Those details can be found at http:// krafthockeyville.cbc.ca/. If West Kelowna manages to squeeze its way into the final five, it will receive $25,000 for arena upgrades and will host
CBC live from its rink on March 31—the date that the winner of Kraft Hockeyville is announced. The winning community will receive an additional $100,000 in arena upgrades and the oppor-
tunity to host a pre-season NHL game this fall. “There’s a lot at stake here and we hope folks from surrounding communities see the value this can bring to our whole region,” said Less.
“The exposure the Okanagan will receive nationwide is huge, and the benefits of hosting an NHL right here in the Okanagan will be tremendous for all of us.” wpaterson@kelownacapnews.com
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Assigning names to 14 previously unnamed parks and lake accesses was no walk in the park for the District of West Kelowna. The long range planning, recreation and operations departments worked together on the parks naming activity, while inviting the participation of all district staff. In the end, over 100 possible names were considered before staff came up with its final 14 proposals (see table as presented to district council). “We recently adopted a parks naming policy (on) Oct. 25, 2011. The policy outlines the suggested protocol for naming parks within our community,” said Nancy Henderson, director
of development services for the District of West Kelowna. “At that meeting, council also directed staff to come up with proposed park names for unnamed parks in our community, in accordance with the policy.” At a Nov. 8, 2011, council meeting, a Westside Residents and Business Association delegate suggested that council consider naming lake accesses in the Whitworth Drive area in recognition of Stew Tuningley and Tom Howe; however, that suggestion was not consistent with the parks naming policy. As an alternative, council opted to change the name of the previous Westbank Community Park to Memorial Park, in order to give special people within the community the opportunity to be honoured through plaques, cenotaphs or other park furnishings.
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Mediator may help resolve teachers’ contract impasse W ith the contract dispute between teachers and the provincial government heating up, there is talk about bringing in a mediator. Mediation is a method of resolving disputes that has become more and more popular over the years. Its incredible success rate has led to that popularity. Who knows whether or not mediation can resolve the teacher contract dispute, particularly with the government position that any result must
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This is where a mediation differs from an arbitration. In an arbitration, the arbitrator plays the role of a judge, and each of the opposing parties work to prove to the arbitrator that their position is the correct one. In a mediation, the mediator works with the parties to find common ground so that the parties themselves can arrive at their own solution. My experience with mediations is in the context of negotiating the settlement of personal injury claims. Unlike the teacher dispute, where creative solutions might be explored, the settlement of a personal injury claim is all about dollars and cents. With the teacher’s dispute, the parties can creatively explore cost cutting measures to achieve an increase of teacher salaries. In my negotiations, an extra dollar of compensation for my client means another dollar coming out of the insurance company vault.
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Paul Hergott be within the “net zero” framework where any increase in teacher salaries must be offset by cost cutting elsewhere. Within such a restrictive framework, the chances of a mediation resolving the dispute might be slim.
However slim, I say give it a shot. I have seen first-hand the effectiveness of mediation in cases where I have thought the prospect of a mediated solution was slim to none. The mediation process is deceptively simple. There is no magic. Very simply, a mediator is brought in to assist the parties in negotiating their own settlement to a dispute. The mediator has no decision making power. The dispute is settled only if the parties both agree on the settlement.
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Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colourless and toxic gas. Because it is impossible to see, taste or smell the toxic fumes,
One important function of a mediation is to get the parties together to focus their attention on the task at hand. Settlement offers can be volleyed back and forth, and lines drawn in the sand, without careful and critical consideration of the case. That careful and critical consideration often happens for the first time as the parties are preparing for a mediation. Another important function of a mediation is to re-open the lines of communication that may have been shut down in pre-mediation negotiations. Pre-mediation communications are typically between me and the insurance adjuster, or the defence lawyer, and end with lines drawn in the sand. The mediation is the first opportunity for the insurance adjuster to sit across a table from my client, and the dialogue is re-opened. The key feature of a mediation is the mediator. An effective mediator
CO can kill you before you are aware it is in your home. Carbon monoxide is a common by-product of burning fossil fuels. Idling gasoline-powered vehicles and the burning of oil,
works hard to ensure that the dialogue continues to flow, and continually rakes the sand to remove any lines that the parties may be inclined to draw. Rather than the parties trying to convince the mediator that their position is the correct one, it is the mediator trying to convince the parties that they seriously consider the opposing party’s points of view. The “kicker” with mediations is that failing to achieve a negotiated settlement means putting the decision making into the hands of a judge or a jury in a trial. Trial results are notoriously unpredictable. A negotiated settlement gives both parties a “bird in the hand”, as opposed to chasing the two in the bush. It is this “kicker” that assists mediators in bridging the last gap between settlement positions that cannot be bridged through open dialogue and critical consideration of the case. It is the risk of an uncertain trial result that can cause the insurance com-
coal, wood, charcoal, kerosene, propane or natural gas can all produce carbon monoxide. The risk of carbon monoxide poisoning from regularly maintained appliances that are properly ventilated is extremely
2012 Paid on Call Firefighter Recruitment The District of West Kelowna (West Kelowna Fire Rescue) will be accepting applications for Paid on Call firefighter positions until 6 pm on Friday, March 9, 2012. Applications are to be submitted in person to Administration at Station 32 in Lakeview Heights at 2708 Olalla Rd., West Kelowna, BC. No previously submitted applications have been kept on file; only new applications will be reviewed. Only complete application packages will be accepted and shall include: 1. Completed Application Form (obtain at www.districtofwestkelowna.ca - West Kelowna Fire Rescue webpage); 2. Current driver’s abstract, no more than 6 points and no prohibitions or suspensions;
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pany to pay a little more and the injured victim to accept a little less, neither happy to do so. I have heard many mediators say that a good settlement is one where neither party is happy with the result. The teachers dispute has similar kickers. The teachers face the risk of a legislated end to their job action. The government faces the court of public opinion in the next election. I am hopeful that focusing the parties on the task at hand, opening the dialogue, the uncertainty “kickers,” and an effective mediator can put an end to the mess that has been disrupting our children’s education for the better part of a year. This column is intended to provide general information about injury claims. It is not a substitute for retaining a lawyer to provide legal advice specifically pertaining to your case. Paul Hergott is a lawyer at Hergott Law in West Kelowna. paul@hlaw.ca
low. But in enclosed spaces like your home, vehicle, cottage, boat, recreational vehicle or tent, even a small amount of CO is dangerous. Exposure to carbon monoxide causes flu-like symptoms such as headaches, nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, and impaired judgement, loss of manual dexterity and even loss of consciousness. If you suspect CO poisoning, leave the building immediately, call 911, and seek medical help. When you buy a CO alarm, make sure that it is certified to Canadian Standards Association (CSA). Be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installation, and proper use and maintenance. While carbon monoxide alarms may provide an extra measure of warning, they should never be relied on upon as a substitute for regular inspection and maintenance of natural gas, propane, kerosene, oil or wood burning appliances, venting and chimneys. A CO alarm should also not be used as a substitute for a smoke alarm. Kelly Wilson is the fire and life safety educator for West Kelowna Fire Rescue.
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