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STRIKING TEACHERS gathered in the parking lot next to the Central Okanagan School District administrative office on Wednesday morning in support of the B.C. Teachers Federation leadership’s difficult contract negotiations with the provincial government. The teachers walked off the job Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

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CLOSE-UP

Classroom issues wear down teachers from A1

STRIKING TEACHERS gathered outside the office

To the teachers’ credit, the complaints that the issues have been sidelined are fair.

Whether intelligent spin doctoring from government, unintelligent strategy from the union or mass conspiracy on behalf of a teacher contract dispute weary media, there’s no denying neither class size nor composition is making headlines.

But it’s a bit tricky for individual teachers to talk about either issue.

Depending on circumstances, it can be hard to stand in front of a camera and label the students one will return to teach the next day as a having “composition issues.”

At the end of the first week of the B.C. teachers’ full-scale strike, however, two new teachers and one with two decades of experience managed to spell out, quite eloquently, why class size and composition are important issues in B.C.’s public school system.

They responded to questions from the Capital News at Wednesday’s strike rally next to the School District 23 administrative office.

••• Jim Strachan is a Kelowna Secondary School physics teacher with two decades of experience So you teach physics—isn’t that the tough subject?

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Jim Strachan one can do physics. You don’t have to be a rocket scientist. I’ve seen a lot of people get through who had a shaky start and not a lot of self-confidence who are pretty successful kids.”

How big are your classes?

“Well, they vary in size. The advanced placement physics classes are a little smaller, but the regular physics classes, I have one that’s 34 (students) and one that’s 33.”

What would be an optimal size?

“When I started teaching in Kitimat in 1992, we had language in our contract, fixed language, that science classes were to be no more than 24 students.

That was also the same in home ec classes and shop classes.

“I also sit on the health and safety committee in our school and our shop classes have sizes in the 30s right now—and it’s actually borderline dangerous. We’re quite concerned that an accident could happen within the shops and the govern-

ment, having removed that language from our contracts, has facilitated larger and larger class sizes and nothing’s been done about that, even with regard to safety.”

What about composition issues?

Well, as a science teacher, particularly as a physics teacher, I don’t have the same composition issues as a lot of people will because…

not everyone who takes a high school class is going to take physics; but I do see it everywhere in the classes everywhere else.”

Is it harder for the kids to learn because of the size of the classes?

“Oh absolutely. I don’t even have enough desks in my classrooms for the kids. I have a lab with counters and I have kids sitting at the counters to use the counter as a

space to write on because they don’t have enough physical apparatus for the kids to sit down.”

What happens when they take a test?

“We find ways to make it work. We shuffle it around and everyone gets a chance to show their goods in whatever room we can find.”

What would you like to see come out of this strike?

“The big thing that I find as a first affront is the whole idea that, going forward, the government wants to put forth a law that I can’t talk with my colleagues about our job site and labour.

“If you changed the word teacher and teacher union to Catholic or Jewish person, then that would be such a clear affront to human rights that no one would stand for it. That’s the first thing I would like to see.

“The second thing I would like to see is for classes, particularly at the younger levels, to get more support. We need more support in there. We need smaller classrooms and our teachers need a load that is manageable.

“For them to be able to continue to do the job they do, we need to enforce their strengths— and that’s simply not happening.”

••• Michole Gouthier is a middle school teacher on call. She was hired this year.

How many times do you work per week?

“Three to four.”

What size are the classes on average?

“Over 30, I think. The smallest class I had was a 29. I have worked at

Michole Gouthier the elementary level and the smallest class I had was 18; but that was an ANF school…It’s a high need school with students coming from all different backgrounds and low socio-economic status. …There were really only one or two that were (pause)…there were a lot of behavioural issues, different disabilities and special needs and only one CEA (certified education assistant) in the class. “(But) typically I work more at the middle level—so Grades 7, 8, 9.

So that’s typically 32, 34 students.

What is that like in terms of learning environment?

“It’s difficult to teach all of the students and give them the instruction that you want to give

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‘I would love to see smaller classroom sizes’ Teachers from A3 each type of kid because there’s so many diverse learners out there. Everyone learns at a different level, different pace, different style. That’s especially difficult coming in as a (substitute teacher).

“You don’t know the class, so you don’t know which kids are on IEPs (individual education

plan).

“The thing I do when I first enter a class is talk to the CEAs, but it’s difficult to do when you don’t even know the kids names. We’re going in very new to this and having to get through the day with the resources we’re given.”

What would you like to see come out of this?

“Obviously, I’m new

to this, but I think what I stand for and I fight for is everything that the teachers before me have fought for. So all those veteran teachers in the ’80s fighting for smaller classroom sizes and more help in the classroom and then having it all taken away. They just like to see us go back.

“I think smaller classroom sizes is the route to go because we’re able to

pay attention to every individual student and provide that teaching instruction they need. “…You feel like you need more hands the way it is. You’re always multitasking and always trying to check in and make sure that the students are doing well. I would love to see smaller classroom sizes.”

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Four to five.

How many kids in your classes?

It’s supposed to be 24, but most of the classes I’ll teach in have 28, 30 with eight special needs students and one special needs teacher helping out.

“So it’s very dangerous and very overwhelming when you go in; especially as a TOC as you don’t know where everybody’s level’s at. Like with special needs students, can they use a chop saw? Are they at that level?

“Most of the time, the helpers, or the CAs, can’t actually use the chop saws and stuff; so you’re relying on a lot of the special needs students and doing all of their work for them and then having to watch the class on top.

“I did a five month stint at RSS (Rutland Senior Secondary) and had a contract with them and my classes were very large. It was overwhelming to the sense that if you’ve got something happening over here with the chop saw, you’ve got 28 other students and you’re watching one making sure they don’t cut their finger off.”

What was your background to get into that?

“I did the trades and technology degree at BCIT in Vancouver and then I have a ticket in carpentry. I ended up working with some youth when I was just in my trade. I really liked teaching them a skill they would be able to use at home.

“They would come back and say ‘I helped my mom fix a cabinet at home yesterday. She

DOUG FARROW/CONTRIBUTOR

ALICE REES, president of the Central Okanagan Teachers Association, at the rally of striking teachers that was held near the School District 23 administrative office in Kelowna.

Jessica Graham didn’t know what she was doing. Thanks for that skill’ and stuff.

“So I really, really enjoyed teaching youth, and construction is really cold up north, so I decided to go into teaching.”

Did you picture it turning out like this?

“Yes, I pictured it turning out, well, with how much I love it; but not (pause)…there almost needs to be five of me in a class to make sure that while they’re working on the table saw, someone can be watching them on the band saw. There’s only one chop saw and 29 people; it’s too much.

They have to wait for me so it takes a long time to do one project.”

What would you like to see come out of the strike?

I would like to see smaller class sizes or more CAs helping out in them, or it doesn’t have to even be CAs, another teacher in the classroom. You can’t give undivided attention to that many kids without having somebody helping you out.”

Are the pay issues big for you?

“They’re not my main focus. I would prefer to see the money go into something more beneficial to the students.

“My focus is more resources to make it a better learning environment so when they graduate they’re all on an equal level.

“And it starts down at the level where I don’t necessarily teach, but see the outcome later with Grade 3 learning levels graduating because they’re pushed through a system that doesn’t have the funding to work with individual kids at individual times.” jsmith@kelownacapnews.com

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Five days without food, water, shelter.

It might not sound like your average university memory, but a small group of UBC Okanagan students will join the national 5 Days For The Homeless campaign starting this Sunday in an attempt to raise money for and awareness of the homeless.

Fourth year accounting student Austin Newton, second year business student Bobbi Rieger, third year management student Shelby Foth and fourth year psychology student Erica Sutherland are all going to spend five nights sleeping outside at UBCO, begging for their meals and scavenging a livelihood.

“A couple of my dad’s friends have become homeless over the years because of circumstances,” said Rieger, noting people don’t often realize how easily it can happen.

While the experience is not intended to mimic the true experience of being homeless, it does catch public attention and highlight some of the difficulties going without a home creates.

Foth has done this before in Saskatchewan with

a church groups. He said it can be very difficult to cope with the cold for an extended period.

Both she and Newton said they had been fortunate to obtain an education with the support of their families and felt they should give back.

And Sutherland noted she wants to make a difference in her last year on campus.

The 5 Days for the Homeless campaign began in 2005 at the University of Alberta’s School of Business, started by students who expressed similar sentiments to what the UBCO participants this year are saying.

From there, the campaign has spread across

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UBCO STUDENTS (from left) Bobbi Rieger, Erica Sutherland, Austin Newton and Shelby Foth will participate in this year’s 5 Days For The Homeless campaign. It is the third year UBCO students have participated in the nation-wide effort. ence caught her off-guard.

“I don’t think I realized what I had signed up for,” she said. “It was a

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Mixed message given about city’s economic prospects Kathy Michaels STAFF REPORTER

A political shift may have been just the push Kelowna’s economy needed to get moving again, key members of the business community indicated Thursday.

“With the change of council, there’s been a change in the attitude of the business community,” said Robert Fine, executive director of the Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission, who was one of the speakers at an economic update luncheon for the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce.

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ing their interest piqued has been encouraging to Fine.

“Inquiries (at the EDC) were dismal in the last quarter,” he said. “But we’ve seen an appreciable increase in the first quarter.”

The economy seemingly flatlined since the crash of 2009, Fine said that economic drivers like UBC Okanagan, Okanag-

an College, the airport and Interior Health Authority—which collectively bring $2 billion a year to the area—are tools in the arsenal to full recovery and have likely softened the blow to the economy.

Fine also pointed out that recent Statistics Canada reports indicate that all jobs lost at the height of the recession have been replaced in the Central

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Complicating matters, however, is that there are more people in the workforce than there were when the downward spiral began, as those who came to the city for retirement purposes suffered hits to their portfolios and started seeking employment once again.

That’s just one way boomers and seniors— who are perpetually drawn to the valley—complicate the economic potential of Kelowna.

City manager Ron Mattiussi, who was less bullish on economic prospects than Fine, predicted four to five years of turbulence.

And, on top of the near future, he predicted continual affordability challenges in years to come

because of the steady housing demands from people headed to the valley in their retirement years.

They have more means, which will inevitably put upward pressure on the housing market.

“Forty-four per cent of Kelowna doesn’t have mortgages, while only 10 per cent of householders are under 35 years old,” he said.

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“What is the impact on the suburbs?” he asked of the demographic tsunami.

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Teacher pleads not guilty to sexual allegations from student Roger knox CONTRIBUTOR

Emotions were evident between lawyers, the judge and the alleged victim in Vernon Supreme Court this week during the trial of a former Vernon teacher charged with having a sexual relationship with a former student.

Terry La Liberte, lawyer for the accused, Deborah Louise Ashton, spent Wednesday morning and afternoon, and Thursday morning hammering away at the testimony of the alleged victim, now 22, in his cross examination.

Ashton, 47, has pleaded not guilty to five counts in this, her second trial, of allegedly having a sexual relationship with a former student between 2002 and 2005, when the student was in Grade 7 and continued on into secondary school.

Her accuser said the first time Ashton allegedly touched

him was at a movie outing with some other friends in Kelowna.

The first trial ended in a hung jury. Ashton is being tried before Supreme Court judge Alison Beames alone.

La Liberte took issue over the amount of times the man claims to have had sex or sexual activities with Ashton, the fact that some of his answers changed from the original trial in February 2011, and the fact the victim has problems remembering many of the alleged encounters.

“In the first trial, you agreed that you had 231 sexual incidents with Miss Ashton, which was having sex every two or three days, most of the time in her Suburban (vehicle), then you said that 20 to 30 per cent of those 231 times was sexual intercourse, so that’s 40to-60 times you say you had sexual intercourse with Miss Ashton,” said La Liberte.

“Yes,” answered the man.

La Liberte spent a majority of Thursday morning asking the alleged victim to describe having sexual intercourse with Ashton in her Suburban, after La Liberte pointed out to the man that, given his testimony of having sex “five times with her at his house, maybe six times at the school, her parents’ house and the many other times you haven’t told us about,” the vast majority of encounters would have had to have taken place in the Suburban.

“OK, I guess so,” said the alleged victim. “I do remember sexual activities, I don’t remember the sex.”

La Liberte asked the man to describe the sex, especially when there was a console in the middle of the front seat, something the man said he didn’t remember being there.

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have been on top of me, if the seat was laid down in the back we could have used it as a bed,” said the man.

“Did you do any of them?” asked La Liberte.

“I don’t remember. We could have done that but I don’t remember having sexual intercourse at all,” said the man.

When he kept asking about the number of times the pair allegedly had sex in the Suburban, La Liberte noticed the victim slumped back in the witness dock, head on hand.

“Am I boring you?” asked La Liberte.

“You’ve asked me that question hundreds of times and I’ve answered it hundreds of times,” said the victim, his voice rising in frustration.

“We could have had sex in her vehicle. I don’t remember a particular time.”

Crown counsel Neil Flanagan objected to La Liberte’s

questions, calling them “deliberately confusing” as he rose in anger.

“We’ve been over and over this,” said Flanagan.

Beames also took issue with La Liberte’s questioning style at one point during the cross-examination, which was still ongoing Thursday.

Defence pointed out some discrepancies in the man’s answers to questions during a police interview, the first trial’s preliminary hearing, the first trial and answers to questions during the ongoing court proceedings.

“What I remembered then is what I was saying and what I remember now is what I am saying,” stated the man.

La Liberte also refuted all of the alleged victim’s testimony about a trip to Vancouver and an overnight stay in Ashton’s parents’ house where sex allegedly occurred; and the fact the victim couldn’t remember

Ashton’s Suburban having a sunroof.

La Liberte disputed the man’s recollection of the exact location where Ashton allegedly said she was falling for him; a school trip to a camp in the Shuswap where the man said Ashton came into a cabin full of boys and got under a sleeping back with him and performed a sexual act.

And La Liberte also went after the victim’s inability to remember a prominent tattoo that goes from Ashton’s top of her navel to the top of her vagina. The man said Ashton “always had a top on and never saw her naked below the waist.”

“I suggest to you, sir, that none of this stuff happened because you’ve made it all up,” said La Liberte.

“It did happen,” answered the man.

The trial is slated to wrap up next week.

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2496 Loseth Road Lot 5, Section 12, Township 26, ODYD, Plan KAP88598 Bylaw No. 10663 (Z12-0004) The applicant is proposing to rezone the subject property in order to construct a secondary suite within a new single family dwelling.

Any submissions received after 4pm on Monday, March 19, 2012 will not be accepted.

natural floral offerings shall be placed on lawn area grave sites from March 16 -October 31.

The public may review copies of the proposed bylaws, Council reports and related materials online at kelowna.ca/council or at the Office of the City Clerk at City Hall from 8am-4pm, Monday to Friday, as of March 2, 2012 and up to and including March 20, 2012.

Thank you for your cooperation in making Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery a place where beautiful memories rest.

Requested zoning change: from the RU1h – Large Lot Housing (Hillside Area) zone to the RU1hs – Large Lot Housing (Hillside Area) with Secondary Suite zone Owner/Applicant: Brad and Tricia Westen

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Comments can be made in person at the public hearing, or submitted online by email to cityclerk@kelowna.ca, or by letter to the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 1J4.

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Presentations at the public hearing are limited to a maximum of five minutes. If a person has additional information they shall be given further opportunity to address Council after all other members of the public have been heard a first time.

No representation will be received by Council after the conclusion of the public hearing.

Correspondence, petitions and e-mails relating to this application must include your name and civic address. Petitions should be signed by each individual and show the address and/or legal description of the property he or she believes would be affected by the proposal. Correspondence and petitions received between March 2, 2012 and 4pm on Monday, March 19, 2012 shall be copied and circulated to City Council for consideration at the public hearing.

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Beginning Monday, Mar. 12 single lane traffic will be in effect on Gordon Dr. from Wilson to Cawston Avenues until early April to accommodate construction of utility upgrades in the area.

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NEWS ▼ BIRTHDAY PRESENTS

It’s never really about the material things for teenagers W hen your mom tells you not to open the fridge, it’s either because she wants you to starve or because it contains your birthday cake.

Fortunately, the latter is true for me; I will be celebrating my 18th birthday in just a few days.

In addition to having to be creative with my food choices until I regain access to the fridge, my birthday is bringing some exciting aspects—namely, presents.

This year, I’ve decided to acknowledge the unspoken feelings everyone has that the best part about birthdays is the gifts, and I’ve made a list of the top three presents I could receive as a teenager.

First, a baby blue (not powder blue) Lexus. My dad must have forgotten to give this to me on my 16th birthday, so I’m hoping I’ll get it this year.

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It seems that for many people, birthdays are an excuse to act selfishly and be spoiled.

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Amber Krogel is a Grade 12 student at Kelowna Christian School.

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To the editor: The City of Kelowna seems to run everything by calendar. March 1 so we pick up yard waste. Never mind the five centimetres of snow on the ground.

March 1, shut down the outdoor rink at Stewart Park.

It was still plenty cold enough to last another few days.

Then the kicker: March 2, hire a truck and Bobcat to smash up the ice at 9 p.m.

As I walked by watching the machine raise the bucket and repeatedly smash it down.

I wondered what this was doing to the concrete and refrigeration lines underneath.

Why the rush dear city engineers? Couldn’t wait for the plus 10 degree weather forecast for the weekend? Had a buddy with a Bobcat that needed some work?

It’s not like a dance in the park was scheduled for the next day. The taxpayers of Kelowna would like some answers.

Bruce Stevenson, Kelowna

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Women still get the shaft 100 years later

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o burn my bra, or not to burn my bra—that is the question.

The environmental impact of lighting up slings of polyester, not to mention my aversion to potentially dangerous clichés, leads me to the latter course of action.

But then again, as this is written, it’s International Women’s Day—a time to pay homage to all the ladies who paved the way for the likes of me to putter along in a cubicle, typing up my glib thoughts, indifferent to concerns of gender inequality.

What history lessons past have taught me is that my American female forebears put this day into action in 1909, marching en masse in New York to protest miserable working condi-

tions and an inability to weigh in on the political process.

The United Nations got onboard in 1975, making International Women’s Day a cauKathy se for celebration, or obMichaels servance, ever since.

Screams of dissent and tears of frustration have marked these occasions all around the world as women have battled for equality.

But today in my cubicle, where it’s abundantly clear the notion of feminism has fallen out of fashion all around me, International Women’s Day seems less like a political call to action and more like a Hallmark holiday—the likes of Mothers’, Fathers’ or Valentine’s Day. In fact, part of me can’t help but

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wonder if it’s downright detrimental.

Do we need celebrations that don’t promote equality between the men and women but hammer home divides?

I suppose, the answer would be no, if it seemed like women would stop getting the shaft, but a quick scan of stats, news headlines and reports show that feminism, while not trendy, is still very relevant.

Cast aside the ugly fact that women’s reproductive rights have made American news in recent months, as though we hit a breach in the space time continuum and have all been sent to the ’50s.

Focus instead on the more insidious vestiges of inequality on Canadian soil.

In 2008, for example, Statistics Canada reported women earned about 65 per cent of what men earned, attributing the gap to a difference in hours worked.

Speaking of gaps, the income dif-

ference between Canadian women and men with a university education has been stuck between 66 per cent and 68 per cent since the late 1990s, according to an equality report presented to the United Nations in 2010.

And in March 2011 the UN Development Programme knocked Canada down from 16 to 18 on its Gender Inequality Index, in view of a UNICEF report on maternal mortality rates.

All of these tidbits don’t exactly add up to the powder keg conditions that sent thousands of Americans into the streets to protest, over 100 years ago.

But, it’s quite clear that International Women’s Day isn’t deserving of indifferent or glib thoughts—maybe it’s just the spark needed to burn down the last barriers to equality.

Kathy Michaels is a reporter with the Capital News. kmichaels@kelownacapnews.com

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LETTERS ▼ WORRIES

Where to begin with all the complaints To the editor: Our government is giving us something else to expect.

Besides ICBC which gives us an expensive way to drive our cars; a justice system to protect our criminals and get them back on the streets; a health system to make sure we stay sick; an education system that puts our teachers out to recess; wonderful new roads with posted speed limits but not for the drivers; bridges that fall apart at the seams; overpasses that fall down; an expensive stadium called BC Place which is losing our dollars so far— and that’s just great.

Penticton, south of us, doesn’t know what to do with its hotel tax money. I would not suggest they ask Victoria for an answer.

Also, we will be going to the polls soon to elect a cure for all of this.

I was born in B.C. was supposed to be educated to take my place in society, but frankly in the years past there is not a place for me. I cannot educate my kids, stay healthy, drive my car without paying more each year, or keep safe on the streets.

And then there’s the price of gas, the price of food, housing etc.

The HST is going down the drain along

with a lot of bad memories, and I can retire knowing one thing for sure: That when I get to my final rest I only have to pay GST on part of it.

They say that a rest is a good cure, I say a cure is a good way to get a rest.

Ron Barnard, West Kelowna

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Prevention is the only cure for cancer

To the editor: I noted with interest media reports about the recent Canadian Cancer Society campaign to warn people about the potential risk of getting melanoma kskin cancer through the use of tanning beds.

As a person who is living with melanoma skin cancer, I know how this cancer can affect one’s life.

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My melanoma began in the summer of 2010, when I noticed a small dark mole growing near my left ankle. The mole was removed and sent for a biopsy. It turned out to be an aggressive form of melanoma.

Since then I have had two operations, and many weeks of radiation treat-

ment to kill any remaining cancer cells in the area.

When the melanoma returned, I had chemotherapy, which was not successful, and I was then referred to a melanoma specialist in Vancouver.

I have had multiple trips to Vancouver for treatment with a new drug. I am now waiting for the results of another CT scan to determine how effective this new drug has been for me.

Throughout the many medical treatments, CT scans, blood tests, and travel, etc., that have dominated my life, I have received excellent care from all of the medical staff who looked after me.

However, the disruption of our lifestyle has been immense, and my wife and I are working hard to cope with this disease.

I am fortunate that I continue to look normal

and my surgical scars and many unsightly melanoma spots can be hidden under my trousers, but I know how much harder it would be had I been a teenager or young adult.

Therefore, I strongly recommend that everyone avoid any activity that may put them at risk of getting skin cancer. Heed the advice of the Canadian Cancer Society.

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daughter.

Had it been someone else would this story even have been published? Nothing like sensationalism and judging because of who her dad is.

The McKinnons are human, they hurt the same as the rest of the world hurts when a member of their family does something that shouldn’t be done—they are victims in this.

Bill McKinnon and his wife’s jobs play no part in this whatsoever. Do their private lives have to be made public with such gusto by the media? Where is the compassion for the McKinnons as a regular family that is dealing with something that many others are dealing with—but then we don’t read about the others that are dealing with something like this do we?

Sandra Laushway

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To the editor: A very sad story. I feel for Superintendent McKinnon and his family. Such a shame.

Lisa Simone To the editor: No one is immune. It may be her way of giving the midde finger to her father.

Donna Duke To the editor: Of course the media has to really make sure and let everyone know who the girl is related to, they couldn’t say it much louder than Kelowna’s Top Cop

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People have everything given to them and they need to wake up and see the real world.

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Business penalized for graffiti Express yourself To the editor: Re: Graffiti Vandals Mark up Building, Feb. 17 The City of Kelowna reminds me of a teacher who lacks control over his or her flock. Rather than making the effort to discover the instigators of pranks, or damage, the teacher will punish the entire class, often hoping that a snitch will come forward and report the petty crime.

It seems to me that the

City of Kelowna too, rather than make the effort to catch the ‘graffiti artists,’ punishes the business and/ or property owners instead.

Does the city not realize that, regardless if the business owner pays for the removal of any graffiti, pays the $100 fine or, in the case of a nonpayment risks having the outstanding fine added to the property tax bill, the cost is eventually passed on to

the customers.

Perhaps the time has come to rethink this unfair policy and lighten the burden of many businesses which often just barely hang in there, in the hope for better times; which are often the ones who give youngsters their first opportunity to gain any work experience?

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Work will focus on the section that extends 150 metres east along Mission Creek from Lakeshore Road toward Gordon Drive.

“Residents will have full access to the Mission Creek Greenway along the north bank during construction, but access to the informal trail on the south side will be closed to allow our crews to work safely and efficiently and ensure public

safety,” said Stephen Bryans, roadways supervisor for the City of Kelowna.

“Work will be done alongside an environmental consultant who will help monitor the project.”

The improved dike, which is approved and funded by the province, is designed to prevent future flooding in this area. The city has agreed to construct the enhanced dike on behalf of the province with the participation of an engineering consultant and the cooperation of property owners.

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On Sunday, March 11, most communities in B.C. will switch to Daylight Saving Time.

That means some pretty drowsy drivers behind the wheel going to and from work the following Monday.

Driver fatigue is a dangerous condition where the symptoms of sleepiness can severely impair driving performance.

Studies show that our circadian rhythms or body clocks, don’t adjust to time changes naturally. A tired driver is a dangerous driver.

Sleep deprivation impairs brain function as much as alcohol does, reducing the ability of the mind and body to respond quickly and accurately.

This impairment can affect your driving ability long before you even notice you’re getting tired.

Symptoms of driver fatigue range from heavy eyelids, frequent yawning, and feeling irritable to misjudging traffic situations, being surprised by a pedestrian or cyclist and allowing your vehicle to wander or drift across the line.

Sleep related collisions, hitting a pedestrian, rear-ending the vehicle in front of you, veering off of the road and into a parked car, are very common after a time change.

Sleep is what the body really needs to be able to function properly.

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mends drivers do the following: • Adjust your sleep patterns before the time change.

• Avoid caffeine or other substances to “wake you up.” This is shortterm and you may feel even more fatigued once it wears off.

• For better visibility drive with your headlights on during the darker morning commute.

• Be aware of the increased number of people out walking in the evenings taking advantage of the extra daylight, especially in residential areas.

Meanwhile, West Kelowna Fire Rescue is also urging everyone to replace the batteries in their smoke and carbon mon-

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New batteries allow smoke and CO alarms to do their jobs saving lives by alerting families of a fire or a buildup of deadly carbon monoxide in their home. Two-thirds of fire deaths occur in homes where there are no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms.

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Interim chief administrative officer appointed for CORD The Central Okanagan Regional District board has approved appointing Paul Macklem as interim chief administrative officer for the regional district.

Macklem is a longtime finance department director for the City of Kelowna who is currently general manager of corporate services.

Macklem will begin his one-year term with CORD starting April 16.

The decision comes in advance of the planned retirement of current chief administrative officer Harold Reay at the end of April.

“Mr. Macklem has more than 25 years of local government experience,” said CORD board chair Robert Hobson.

Paul Macklem “The combination of Mr. Macklem’s background in finance, senior management, strategic planning and his familiarity with the regional district makes him the ideal candidate for this transitional role.”

With Reay retiring after more than 30 years of service for the regional district, Hobson said the

board felt it was timely to take stock of the regional district operation and the services provided across the region.

This interim appointment will help in the recruitment for a permanent chief administrative officer who will guide the organization in the future, Hobson said.

Macklem will work closely with the RDCO board to determine how best to meet the future needs of the Central Okanagan, reporting directly to Hobson.

The Regional District of Central Okanagan was created 45 years ago by the provincial government and is one of 29 regional districts in the province.

It provides regionwide services such as 911,

Open house for Red Cross The new location for the Canadian Red Cross office in Kelowna will host an open house Tuesday, March 13, 2 to 5 p.m.

The Red Cross has consolidated its various services in the new location at 124 Adams Rd. The public is invited to tour the new facility, meet the team of staff and volunteers, and see the operations.

The Canadian Red Cross office in Kelowna has recently combined all its local services and facilities into one new location.

This new location enables Red Cross staff and volunteers to develop and maintain all of their

Sick day benefit for teachers claim incorrect A letter published in the Tuesday, March 6, edition of the Capital News claimed that teachers can accumulate sick days and receive a lump sum payment for sick days not used upon retirement.

Central Okanagan school board chair Rollie Cacchioni says that is not the case for School District 23 teachers, and he doubts that scenario exists for teachers in other B.C. school districts as well.

unique, community-based services under one roof— disaster response, health equipment loan program (HELP), first aid and water safety, and violence and abuse prevention (RespectED).

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Search for robbery suspect trio The Kelowna RCMP are looking for three men who robbed three others at knife point Wednesday night behind the Rexall Drug Store on Hollywood Road in Rutland.

At 8:14 p.m., the Kelowna RCMP received a report of a robbery behind Rexall Drugs located on the corner of Highway 33 and Hollywood Road.

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NEWS ▼ LAKE COUNTRY

Children learn lesson from frigid fall Wade Paterson STAFF REPORTER

A near-death experience has taught three Lake Country youth an important lesson about walking on thin ice.

Twelve-year-olds Jordan Funk, Brittney Herriot and 11-year-old Bethany McIsaac were playing on and around Wood Lake in mid-February.

Funk said he was standing on a thick piece of ice; however, there was a spot where the ice was thin.

“He realized that it wasn’t (thick) and right before he was about to turn around, he fell through,” said Herriot, recalling what she witnessed last month.

“We weren’t really near him. We were jumping on thick blocks of ice.

When we realized he fell through, we ran over there as fast as we could and started tugging at him.”

In the attempt to rescue Funk, McIsaac took a step in the wrong direction.

“I moved to the side and stepped on the thin ice by accident,” said McIsaac.

McIsaac said that the frigid water shocked her body. To make matters worse, her arm was in a sling, limiting her movements.

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(FROM LEFT) Jordan Funk, Brittney Herriot and Bethany McIsaac tell the local media about their near-death experience last month on Wood Lake. Funk and McIsaac both fell through the ice, but Funk was able to help McIsaac get out of the frigid water while Herriot assisted in rescuing Funk.

Herriot said that the series of events caught her off-guard at first, but she quickly realized how serious the situation was.

“I was like, ‘What if I fall in? We’re going to die.’

I went on my knees and when I was on my knees the ice started cracking.

So I moved to thicker ice and then I started tugging on Bethany,” said Herriot.

“When Jordan realized she couldn’t swim with the sling, he went under

water and pushed her up.

Then I pulled the rest of her out. Then I pulled Jordan out.”

Funk said that, once in the water, he realized the possibility that he could die. He said he was scared, cold and couldn’t move his legs very easily.

The trio’s effort to help each other was nothing short of brave. Herriot— who eventually helped lift her two friends to safety—is considerably small-

er than both Funk and McIsaac.

“I thought, I’m not going to let my friends die.

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“She was telling me what happened. She could barely talk, I just couldn’t believe what she was telling me, that they had fallen through the ice,” said Yvonne McIsaac, Bethany’s mom.

Yvonne immediately left work, called an ambulance and helped the kids warm up.

“They didn’t need to go to the hospital but they definitely needed to warm up faster than I could get them warmed up on my own,” said Yvonne.

According to Yvonne, she thought the kids had plenty of education about the dangers of thin ice.

“I guess I assumed, like a lot of parents do, living in a valley full of lakes that the kids had heard enough about the dangers.

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I think there needs to be more awareness.”

Approximately a week before the youngsters’ incident, a man fell through the ice on Wood Lake and died. The young trio claimed that none of them were aware of that tragedy.

When asked if the kids had learned a lesson from the experience, they quickly replied, in unison, “Never go on thin ice.”

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NEWS ▼ STRESS RELIEVERS

Film fest and Blue Gator gig offer diversion for taxpayers

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The popular Travelling World Community Film Festival is currently taking place at UBCO and Okanagan College (KLO campus) and offers some interesting, thought provoking material.

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Okanagan residents of all ages are encouraged to enjoy this year’s festival, with a special Family Pro-

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His resume includes Cheeky Monkeys and Who’s on Bass (among others) and I suspect there is a tad of Irish blood in the lad—so it might be interesting.

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Pa is probably best known to local music fans as the keyboard player with The Cruzeros.

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NEWS ▼ UBC OKANAGAN

Water system failures researched A research project by the School of Engineering at UBCs Okanagan could some day provide municipalities with a useful tool for managing water-supply networks and reduce risk of system failures.

The project, led by engineering professors Rehan Sadiq and Solomon Tesfamariam, utilizes a risk-based asset management tool to help predict potential problems.

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“We appreciate the opportunity to work with the City,” said Sadiq. “It is key to have visionary municipal partners for this research. The outcomes could determine future directions for infrastructure maintenance.”

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NEWS

Prevention best treatment for gardening injuries

F

our years ago, my ability to pursue my lifelong passion for gardening was abruptly halted.

In a hurry, with my mind elsewhere, I attempted to transplant a large clump of hosta using my back rather than

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This foolhardiness landed me in excruciating pain in hospital for a week with a herniated disc and unable to garden much for a year.

Jill Reid became my physiotherapist. An avid gardener, she taught me how to strengthen my core muscles to support my back and how to garden safely.

Reid, now a physiotherapist and educator at the Kelowna Arthritis Centre, will be giving a presentation Gardening with Arthritis with less Groan & Moan! on Wednesday, March 14, 7 p.m., for the Kelowna Garden Club at the seniors centre on 1353 Richter St. All are welcome.

Reid says: “Most people develop bad habits. I promote other ideas.

Anyone who gardens will benefit from the ergonomic discussion. I’ll also cover bracing, different tools, pacing and adaption of the garden to suit limitations.

Joints like being moved, it lubricates them, though it must not be done in a stressful way, and not too repetitively.”

GARDENING WITH NATURE

Gwen Steele The library has several books on gardening with disabilities.

After my injury I found ergonomic tools at Lee Valley (www.leevalley.com) and locally at the Art Knapps store on Springfield, while Green and Bear It has some helpful items. Good tools that suit your body needs are the best investment.

To recover, I changed to the gentle yoga class at the Kelowna Yoga House.

Yoga helps me with flexibility and strength and I am now back in regular classes. Teachers at KYH always adapt poses if you let them know of injuries.

Sandra Bradshaw’s gentle Feldenkrais manipulations and exercises teach my body to move with ease while minimizing pain and discomfort.

Using the Feldenkrais Method, I learned to

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ART HUGHES GAMES, (the father of columnist Gwen Steele) seen here at age 86, still works in the half acre garden he and Steele’s mom started from nothing in 1945. On March 11, Art’s 91st birthday, he will be happily planting seeds in his little greenhouse. change tasks frequently and to use my whole body to ease strain on specific joints and muscles.

From repetitive tasks and long days of nursery work, I ended up with elbow, knee and wrist problems.

The staff at Dyck’s Drugs fitted me with braces to support the joints whenever I am in danger of aggravating them.

Recently I’ve discovered the healing powers of Traumeel homeopathic remedy and cream and Arnica gel and remedy.

Both ease muscle pain, joint stiffness and can dramatically reduce bruising from injury.

Soaking in a hot bath with one to two cups of Epsom salts really eases sore, stiff muscles.

I’ve learned to hire help for tasks like digging, moving and spreading mulch or soil and transplanting big plants, saving my body for more skilled and enjoyable tasks.

More than ever I appreciate the Seven Principles of Xeriscape. Following them helps me to garden successfully with a lot less effort.

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English professor makes short list for Canada Writes contest A professor in short story genre, parOkanagan College’s ticularly when there distinguished English are some who still faculty is now among consider the novel to 10 English-language be the more “noble” finalists for the covliterary calling, deeted CBC Canada spite the internationWrites Short Story al acclaim of Canadiprize. an luminaries like AlAlix Hawley, who ice Munro and Mavis grew up in Kelowna, Gallant. is up for the prize for “We keep writher short story Tentciing the short stories, Alix Hawley ty, a satirical tale of and it’s nice to think lost love set against there are more people the backdrop of the 2003 Okanagan out there willing to read them,” said Fire.

Hawley, who enjoys paying homHer work was selected from age to John Cheever with her explomore than 3,750 short stories sub- ration of modern suburbia. mitted from across the country.

The announcement came just a “I was utterly astonished when I few weeks after Hawley learned she heard the news,” said Hawley. “I’ve had made the long list, along with entered for the last few years and I her Okanagan College teaching coljust threw this one in. It never oc- league Sean Johnston. curred to me this story would end up “It was so good to see Sean’s in the top 10.” name there too. He’s such a brilliant Hawley said it is encouraging to writer,” Hawley added, see so many writers embracing the Writers from B.C. performed ex-

ceptionally well in this year’s event, making up half of those on the short list for the short story contest.

Each of the entries are being rolled out daily for readers on the CBC Radio Canada Writes website, with Hawley having been scheduled to appear Thursday.

Readers are being invited to vote for their favourite story beginning March 19, with the winner to be announced March 26.

Hawley completed her Bachelor of Arts Honours degree in English Literature at UBC, with a minor in 19th century interdisciplinary studies.

She went on to Oxford University, where she completed a Master of Studies in Research Methods in English and a Doctor of Philosophy degree.

While in England, she also received an MA in Creative Writing at the University of East Anglia.

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Local residents encouraged to upgrade old wood stoves

The Central Okanagan Regional District is aiming to help locals breathe a little easier.

During March and April, the Great Okanagan Wood Stove Change Out program offer returns to the Central Okanagan.

The program will give a minimum $150 rebate off the suggested retail price of a new EPA/ CSA emission approved replacement appliance through participating retailers, manufacturers and distributors.

Consumers receive the rebate when they surrender their old wood-burning appliance for recycling.

Participating Central Okanagan retailers will take care of recycling your old stove and complete all the necessary paperwork for the rebates.

This rebate is in addition to a $250 rebate offered by the regional air quality program, which runs until Dec. 31, or until funds last.

Since 2001, almost 600 Central Okanagan homeowners have saved money through the program.

In the Okanagan, smoke from wood-burning stoves and fireplaces is the greatest source of particulate matter next to open burning.

Particulate matter is one of the main pollutants that leads to poor air quality and can have serious health impacts. It’s estimated that over 20,000 valley homes are still equipped with inefficient conventional wood stoves or masonry fireplaces.

“Wood stove smoke contributes to poor air quality throughout the Central Okanagan,” said regional air quality program coordinator, Kate Bergen.

“By replacing old wood-burning fireplaces and stoves with newer technology certified appliances, homeowners will burn one-third less wood and reduce smoke by up to 90 per cent.”

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In all of his years in minor hockey, Mitchell Chapman never really considered himself much of a leader.

But now, in his third Western Hockey League season, it’s a role the 6-foot-3, 225-pound defenceman is thoroughly embracing with the Kelowna Rockets.

Assistant coach Dan Lambert has seen Chapman come a long way in the leadership department since those tentative first days with the Rockets back in the fall of 2009.

“There’s no doubt it took Mitchell some time to adjust to the league, but what I see this year in him as a 19-year-old is how mature he’s become,” said Lambert. “He’s stepped right into a leadership role and he’s done a phenomenal job. When he was injured we definitely missed him on the ice, but more important is the way we missed him in the dressing room. He’s set a real good example for our younger guys with how hard he works.”

Being regarded as a leader while wearing the capital A (assistant captain) on his jersey is a role and responsibility Chapman has taken to heart.

“Until this year I’ve always kind of felt like the young guy wherever I’ve been, so this is new and exciting for me, and it’s been unbelievable,” said Chapman, a Summerland product who was listed by the Rockets in 2008. “It’s a great feeling and a challenge at the same time, you have a lot of young guys who look up to you.

I try and help with them with their game if I can, and even day-to-day life.

I’m glad I have the A and I take it very seriously.”

In addition to evolving into a leader, Lambert said Chapman has also made considerable strides in refining his game over the past couple of seasons. A big, stay-at-home defenceman who can intimidate his opponents with physical play, the key to Chapman’s progress has been his deep desire to improve on a daily basis.

“There was a time when Mitchell was one of the first guys off the ice but now as a 19-yearold he’s always working on his game, constantly asking us questions on how he can get better,” Lambert said. “He asks intelligent questions and he’s willing to put in the time it requires. He understands passing a lot better, how important that first pass is for a D-man, and using his stick in a defensive way. He’s gotten so much better at those kinds of things. He’s also a scary guy to play against when he’s physical.”

From Chapman’s perspective, advances in his game are the result of hard work and, more importantly, quality coaching.

“When I came here, I was a bit of a loose cannon, I really didn’t really know my position very well or much about defense,” he said. “Now my defensive play is something I take a lot of pride in. I can’t say enough about the coaches Ryan Huska, Ryan Cuthbert, and especially Dan Lambert, how hard they’ve worked with me and how much I’ve

The Okanagan Rockets open what they hope will be a long and prosperous playoff run Friday at the Cap News Centre.

At 8 p.m., the Rockets take on the Greater Vancouver Canadians in the quarterfinal round of the B.C. Major Midget League post season.

Game 2 in the best-ofthree will be played Saturday at 3 p.m. at CNC, with a third game, if required, Sunday at 10 a.m.

The Rockets and Canadians split four regular season meetings.

The Rockets (20-128) finished fourth in the BCMML, with the Canadians four points back in fifth place.

The other first round series will feature the Northeast Chiefs against the Valley West Hawks.

The top two finishers, the Vancouver Northwest Giants and Cariboo Cougars will have a first round playoff bye.

CHIEFS HOST POSSE…

The Kelowna Chiefs host the Princeton Posse Friday night in Game 3 of the KIJHL’s Okanagan Division final series. Face off at Rutland Arena is 7 p.m.

The best-of-seven series is tied 1-1 after a 5-4 Chiefs victory on Wednesday night in Princeton.

Brent Lashuk and Landon Andrusiak scored two goals each for Kelowna, while Dane Rupert added three assists.

The Posse won the series opener 5-1 on Tuesday.

Game 4 will be played Saturday night in Kelowna.

Spring Break hockey

MARISSA BAECKER/CONTRIBUTOR

DEFENCEMAN Mitchell Chapman has stepped into a leadership role for the Kelowna Rockets this season. learned. They’re the reason I’ve been able to improve my D-zone play.”

And with the playoffs just around the corner, Lambert said a solid defensive game from Chapman will be vital if the Rockets have designs on advancing beyond the opening round.

“He’s a guy that’s going to have to play some key minutes for us, most likely he’s going to be as-

ked to check the better players from the opposition,” Lambert said. “He’s one of those guys who’s happy defending an he knows his role. No doubt, if we want to have success, Mitchell will have to bring his A game.”

ROCKET SHOTS… The Rockets (29-29-36) will play their next three games at home, beginning Friday against the

Victoria Royals. The Prince George Cougars will visit Kelowna on Saturday, with the Everett Silvertips stopping at Prospera next Wednesday, March 14…D Myles Bell scored the winner in a shootout Wednesday as the Rockets beat Spokane 3-2 for their third win in a row. whenderson @kelownacapnews.com

A record number of teams from the Kelowna Minor Hockey Association will compete in the B.C. Hockey championships during spring break.

Ten of a possible 14 teams have qualified for provincials: • Midget Tier 1—Defeated Kamloops in the finals 2 games to 1. Provincials will be held in Kelowna.

• Midget Tier 3—Defeated South Okanagan in the finals 2 games to 1. Provincials will be held in South Okanagan • Midget Tier 4—Defeated Lillooet in the finals in 2 games. Provincials will be held in Nakusp • Bantam Tier 1—Played in the finals versus Kamloops and are eligible for Provincials as Kamloops is the host

• Bantam Tier 4—Defeated Kamloops in the finals 2 games to 1. Provincials will be held in Vanderhoof.

• Peewee Tier 1—Defeated Kamloops in the finals in 2 games. Provincials will be held in Langley.

• Peewee Tier 3—Defeated Penticton in the finals in 2 games. Provincials will be held in Quesnel • Peewee Tier 4—Defeated Clearwater in the finals. Provincials will be held in Fort Nelson.

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SPORTS

AquaJets are prospects Kelowna AquaJets Swim Club members Josh Zakala, 13, and Katie Dunlop, 13, have been selected to represent B.C. at the Prospects West camp later this month in Montreal during the Olympic Trials.

Both swimmers were selected after posting some very fast times last weekend in Surrey at the B.C. Short Course AAA Championships.

The AquaJets sent nine swimmers to the meet and placed 19th overall.

Zakala was selected based on his 1500 Free time on Thursday night, swimming a time of 17 minutes 13 seconds, placing him second in the 13-year-old boys category.

Dunlop was selected in the backstroke category for her 200, which beat her time from two weeks ago in Winnipeg, placing second in 2:22.68. The Prospects Camp will include 32 of the best young swimmers in B.C. In Montreal the team will be training, learning and competing with Teams from Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario and Quebec. “This will be a very exciting experience for these two young swimmers,” explains Head Coach Peter Wilkins.

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AQUAJETS Josh Zakala and Katie Dunlop will be in Montreal later this month for a prospects camp.

“Not only will they have a great learning and training environment in Montreal, but the swimmers will get to watch Canada’s top swimmers race for their spot on Canada’s 2012 Olympic Team.”

At the short course provincials, the team not only came away with two swimmers and a coach selected to the Provincial Team, but with seven medals, eight club records, and 25 finals. In addition to Zakala’s Silver in the 1,500 which was a club record, he lowered his own records in the 800 and 400 Free events, and placed third in the 400.

Josh also swam the butterfly leg of a record breaking 4x100 medley relay, placed third in the 400 IM, and added another silver in the 200 breaststroke, all in personal best times.

Clarisse Obedkoff was able to also break two of her own club records (100 back and free), and one of her teammates set only last year by Katie Dunlop in the 400IM. Obedkoff also won a bronze medal in the 100 back in a very competitive 12-yearold age group. The other medal winner was new KAJ member Cameron Feil, who placed third in the 50 free with a blistering time of 25.44 seconds.

Feil was also on the record breaking relay with Zakala, joined by Sam McDonald and Ian Dunlop. Dunlop had a great first AAA meet, placing eighth in the 200m Breaststroke final, and swimming five of six best times. The other members of the team were Tia Itterman, Denzel Mohamed and Jaya Melnyk.

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THE WESTSIDE WARRIORS celebrate the Okanagan Mainline bantam tier 2 championship. The Warriors took down the Kamloops Blazers in straight games in the league final, 7-5 and 5-3. The Westside team will represent the valley at the B.C. bantam tier 2 championship March 18 to 21 in Trail.

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The finalists in the sports categories are: • Bob Giordano Memorial Award (volunteerism): Dino Gini, Richard Montgomery and Tony Sodaro.

• Bryan Couling Memorial Award (athletic team): Kelowna Christian girls volleyball, Kelowna Secondary Owls girls and UBC Okanagan men’s volleyball team.

• Female athlete of the year: Malindi Elmore, Kesley Serwa and Emma Tucker.

• Male athlete of the year: Stephen Doege, Keefer Joyce and Robrt LaRue. • Augie Ciancone Memorial Award: (high school female): Justine Drosdovech, Kaitlynn Given and Rachel Penner, (high school male) Mitchell Goodwin, Michael Lee

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Soccer phenom excited for European tour Warren Henderson STAFF REPORTER

As early as age 2, Hunter Blucke displayed a knack for kicking a soccer ball.

Now, eight years later, those special talents are leading the young Kelowna player across the Atlantic.

On May 4, Blucke will leave for Britain as a member B.C. team for the Excel European Tour.

Some of the province’s best soccer prospects born in 2001, all hand-picked from across the province, will play as many as 10 exhibition games over a 15-day span in England and Italy.

Blucke, a centre midfielder, can’t wait for the trip to begin.

“I’m excited because it will give me a challenge against some good teams,” said Blucke, 10, a Grade 5 student at Aberdeen Hall in Kelowna. “It’ll be fun, too…I’ll meet lots of people.”

Team B.C. will spend five days in England and will play three games against Tottingham, Chelsea, and a third, as of yet, unconfirmed club, possibly Manchester United.

In Italy, the B.C. boys will play three games against club teams, including A.C. Milan, and four

DOUG FARROW/CONTRIBUTOR

KELOWNA’S Hunter Blucke, 10, will travel to Europe next month with a provincial soccer team for exhibition tours of England and Italy. more in a tournament before the trip winds up May 19.

Hunter’s dad, Kevin Blucke, expects the tour to be an invaluable experience for his son.

“We hope it exposes him to more quality soccer,” said Kevin Blukke. “He hasn’t been challenged that much, so it will be good for him to see what’s going on in other places in the world.

He wants to keep improving and finding the kind of competition that will make him better.”

During the early stages of his development, Hunter has shown better-thanaverage skills, always playing up at least one age group. Last season, Hunter played with the Kelowna United U11 squad.

Still, as much soccer as he has played in Kelowna, a large degree Hunter’s

Championships.

Local competitors shot a combined average of 63 per cent from the

range on a weekend when the weather ranged from wet snow to sleet to rain.

In spite of the difficult

development came while training on the Lower Mainland for three years with Carl Valentine, a staff coach with the Vancouver Whitecaps.

“My first impression of Hunter was a player who had some size and strength and a good work ethic in training,” said Valentine. “As I got to know hunter I could see that he had a real passion for the game. Hunter’s game developed greatly in the time I spent with him, and I really felt he could be a fantastic player if he committed himself to the game of soccer.

“Hunter was also easy to coach as he was a good listener and always worked hard in training, Valentine added. “It would not surprise me if he plays the game of soccer at a high level because he was that good.”

Even at 10, Hunter already has aspirations of one day playing the game at a high level. His dream is to earn a scholarship at a British version of an Ivy League university, such as Oxford in England.

Hunter has also had offers in the past to train with European clubs during the summer in Italy and Denmark, but has so far declined.

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conditions, Telemark athletes brought home two golds, one silver and three bronze medals.

In the Senior Girls category, Mirena Dimova placed first in the sprint and third in the mass start.

Unfortunately for Mirena, her rifle wouldn’t cooperate for the mass start, forcing her to hand load each bullet. The lost time was costly, as she slipped down the field for a third place finish.

Hailee Friesen had a sensational weekend in the Junior Girls category, placing second in the sprint and first in the mass start. Sam Ruse had a solid weekend in the Junior Boys category with a third in the sprint and a fourth in the mass start.

Madeleine Ruse and Colton Hay gained valuable experience in the Juvenile category, with Madeleine gaining a sixth in the sprint and Colton finishing fourth in the mass start.

Rounding out the team in the midget category, Kira Friesen continued to impress with a third in the sprint and fifth in the mass start.

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SPORTS ▼ UBCO BASKETBALL

Calgary product adds size, strength to Heat After a year of action in the competitive Canada West men’s basketball league, the UBC Okanagan Heat know that players with size and athleticism is a valuable commodity.

With that in mind, Matt Matear will be a welcome addition the team’s front line next season.

As a 6-foot-5 , 210-pound forward on the Alberta 4A boys No. 2-ranked Bishop O’Byrne Bobcats, Matear has been able to use his size and athleticism to punish opponents while helping his team to a perfect 10-0 record in Calgary city league play.

Matear also won numerous all-star and MVP awards along the way.

“I can easily push bodies around at the high school level,” says Matear.

“I can get to the rim and rise above guys who are 6-8, 6-9, but who have

Matt Matear less weight and less muscle than I do, it (size and athleticism) really helps my game in terms of being able to finish while getting fouled.”

Matear has been on the radar of outgoing Heat basketball head coach Darren Semeniuk for some time.

“I have been watching Matt play since his Grade 11 year, and I’ve always been impressed with his game. He is a physical player that loves competitive situations. I don’t

see Matt backing down from anyone, and this trait is going to be extremely valuable to our team as we try to establish ourselves in this league,” said Semeniuk. “That’s why this is such a huge recruit for us, and I couldn’t be happier that he has committed to play at UBC Okanagan.”

Matear will enter the Faculty of Management in the fall as he feels it will be a good fit for him, and he likes the ability to take his education in different directions.

“It’s a broad faculty where I can branch off a lot,” says Matear.

Matear had to choose between UBC and UBC Okanagan, with the Okanagan campus winning out because he “felt like UBC Okanagan was 10 times more comfortable (on his recruitment visit).

“The environment and the atmosphere there was so welcoming so warm-

ing, everybody welcomed me in,” he continued, “I think as a person as well as a basketball player I’m going to have the best experience at UBC Okanagan.”

For the Heat next season, Matear will have to fight for playing time with two of the first-year forwards from this year’s squad in Ben Hindson and Julian Asselstine.

All three will likely see a spike in playing time with the graduation of Simon Pelland and Steve Morrison.

“What I hope to bring to the Heat next year is speed at the position I’ll be playing, which is most likely a three or four,” guesses Matear. “Being undersized to play a four I think my speed and my broadness will help my game a lot, and with the Heat I think I’ll be a big help down low in terms of adding some size.”

DOUG FARROW/CONTRIBUTOR

KELOWNA forward Cassie Strymecki carries the puck up ice against Salmon Arm in Okanagan Mainline midget girls playoffs Saturday at the CNC. Salmon Arm won 2-1 to take the best-of-three over the Rockets. Despite the loss, Kelowna qualifies for provincials during spring break as Salmon Arm is the host.

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Westside atoms win valley title Bobbi Sue Menard CONTRIBUTOR

THE WESTSIDE Warriors celebrate the Okanagan Mainline tier 2 atom development championship after defeating the Kelowna Thunder in the final.

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The 2011-12 hockey season will be one to remember for the Westside Atom Development tier 2 team.

The local boys team captured the Okanagan Mainline playoff title last weekend in Penticton with a victory over the Kelowna Thunder in the championship game.

It was a nail biting match-up that came down to a shoot out with the Warriors prevailing 7-6.

Warriors’ coach Neil Eisenhut says it was a game where both teams played their hearts out and players left everything they had on the ice.

After the first day of play the Westside team played three games to exhaustion. They won the first two games and took a loss in the third when the team, “just ran out of gas,” says Eisenhut. “But Vernon did deserve to win that game they played very well.”

Sunday saw West Kelowna advance to the final against Kelowna Thunder, coached by Wayne Horning. Kelowna was on its third game of the day and Eisenhut give the team enormous credit for how

hard the players worked.

“The Kelowna kids had the hearts of lions.”

With 10 minutes to go in the game Westside was leading 6-2, when Kelowna rallied back to tie the game. With less than two minutes to go in the game and the scored tied, West Kelowna killed a two-man penalty and sent the game into overtime.

The game was so intense and long and the coaches were hydrating the players so much Eisenhut admits, “There was a constant parade of kids who had to go off for a pee break.”

The scoreless overtime moved to a shoot out.

Kelowna missed their first try. Westside centre, Ty Banser (11) admits he was nervous when he went to take his team’s first shot and was ‘kinda surprised’ when he scored.

“It was really exciting and everybody on the team played really well,” says Banser.

Banser’s proved to be the game winning goal.

“It was just a great game with positive effort all the way around,” says Eisenhut. “The kids gave it their all and at the end of the game gloves went onto the ice all over the place.”

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ENTERTAINMENT Rodgers for a cause Jennifer Smith STAFF REPORTER

Paul Rodgers may still fill a concert with fans reborn watching Free’s lead singer belt out hits from Bad Company days, but the racy crowd he pitches for now is retired.

Dubbed “The Voice” by fans and named number 55 on Rolling Stone’s Greatest Singers of All Time list—three ahead of Christina Aguilera and four ahead of Rod Stewart—he now spends his off-time bolstering a race horse sanctuary and is genuinely knowledgable on life after track in the equine realm.

“Very often they’re sent to slaughter,” he says frankly as our brief interview opens.

The animals are so high strung after racing they need to be socialized to tone those impulses down, he explains, but apparently, even when they’re hyped and ready for action, and truly unruly with almost everyone, they’re very good with autistic children.

One can’t really imagine the smooth voice on the other end of the line being the type of super high-strung star who might relate to this fate— top of the world one day, out to pasture the next— but he’s certainly got the dance with stardom credits. In the Woodstock era, Rodgers was a teenage Brit rocker who started a band called Free and wound up epitomizing the nonchalance of the peace and love era in a way that made his ascent to the ’70s hit-making machine

Bad Company seem a given.

The bands that followed—The Firm and The Law—never made the radar on the same level, though they offered him the chance to work with Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin, Steve Winwood, Jeff Back and Joe Cocker.

From the sounds of things, Rodger is enjoying dabbling in other aspects of life today.

His wife, Cynthia Kereluk Rodgers, is very involved in his charity efforts, helping relocate his U.K. sanctuary in the wake of the global financial crisis and the pressures it caused for the non-profit organization.

His latest song, With Our Love, co-written with producer Perry Margouleff, will support the sanctuaries they each support, Margouleff backs one in New York. And when Rodgers hits the stage in Kelowna, one can expect it will be in the lineup.

“I like to put on a really exciting show,” he says.

“The important thing for me is that people are a part of it.”

Rodgers doesn’t give a lot of concerts these days. He’s just won the Ivor Novello Award— joining alumni like Elton John, Bryan Adams and Iron Maiden—but limits his live performances.

According to his wife, it’s part of their strategy to keep that golden voice on pitch as he heads toward his own golden years.

The string of hits he’s known for—including songs like Feel Like Making Love, Can’t Get

Enough, Alright Now— could keep you singing for days, but if there’s one theme that draws them together, it’s their soul.

Rock anthems about love paved his way to stardom, so giving back to Critteraide, Crock Talk and the human society, as the couple plan to do with a silent auction in Kelowna, probably should be par for the course in his world.

All the same, his mind is really never too far from music. Rodgers is currently making plans for a Stax Records revival album with hopes of pulling all of the original artists who are “still kicking’ it” together. People like Johnny Daye—the label had a string of big singers—inspired his own vocal development. As he built his name on his ability to belt out a tune over the electric guitars, Rodgers says he loves it when something just grabs him, like the bluegrass recorded for the movie Oh Brother Where Art Though.

“I like music that comes from the heart,” he explains, breaking into song.

It explains his choice of new artists—Adele. He describes her as tapping into the same emotional pool as his generation’s electric guitar-laced rockers sourced.

As for how he still manages the never ending flow of songs he’s able to generate, Rodgers claims that the writing process will always remain a mystery.

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In short, Wrecking Ball might be viewed as a concept album for the 99% Occupy movement and a warning shot to the one per cent wealthy elites who seem to get greedier each passing day.

To the tune of multi-billions of dollars, the USA government-sponsored TARP (Troubled Asset Recovery Program) bailed out bankers who knowingly screwed up the economy for huge personal gains through mortgage scams. The first thing these morally bankrupt bankers did after getting TARP money was give themselves huge bonuses for their â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;hard workâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; without even a wince of guilt nor embarrassment.

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and awareness of his listeners while it is hard to be able to go Dancing In The Dark to any of these songs that Springsteen sings through clenched teeth.

Some of these tunes, such as Shackled and Drawn, sound like calland-response, prisoner chain gang chants while the Celtic folk/punk of The Pogues are reminiscent on tunes like Death To My Hometown (caused by bankers) and the title track Wrecking Ball.

The opener and wall of sound like We Take Care Of Our Own (re: the 1%ers do) is bound to be misinterpreted like its close cousin Born In The USA which wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t about jingoism, but rather the Vietnam war.

Meanwhile Broooose gets more heartland accessible on the solid songs Easy Money and Rocky Ground which is reminiscent of The Band. Almost everyone of Springsteenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s studio albums have made their debut at the No.1 spot on the album charts and Wrecking Ball is destined to

GORD BAMFORD: IS IT FRIDAY YET? (CACHE/ SONY) Alberta country boy Gord Bamford continues with his themes of boysnight-out and party music with his fourth album and its telling title Is It Friday Yet? This is a generous 13-track CD where Bamford writes solid, if unspectacular, songs with humour and an uncomplicated good nature. Most of these tunes clock in around the three minute mark, tailor made for country radio and his title track is a full-on neotraditional country rocker where you can hear some of his hero Alan Jackson in the mix.

Bamford has a spare and easy going attitude to some of these songs that had me thinking a Canadian version of Zac Brown, while the closing song A Cowboyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Last Ride is influenced by the great Ian Tyson.

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Now the DVD version is on the shelves, for those who prefer retail.

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CALENDAR SPCA Auxiliary bazaar and lunch Saturday, March 10, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at First United Church, 721 Bernard Ave. Call 250-862-9042. Donation of sale items appreciated.

Community Calendar IN THE LOOP Royal Canadian Legion branch 26 events: Tuesday, March 20, 1:30 p.m., ladies auxiliary general meeting, call 250762-7590; branch 26 annual general meeting Tuesday, March 27, 7 p.m., call 250-762-4117.

Central Okanagan Naturalist Club events during the month of March: March 3, owl exploring with Hugh Westheuser at Bear Creek Main Road area, call 250769-6605 to car pool; March 10, public outing introduction to trees and shrubs with Fiona Flook at Hardy Falls Regional Park in Peachland, meet at 9:30 a.m. in Apple Bowl parking lot, call 250-860-9751; March 12, monthly club meeting at Evangel Church, 3261 Gordon Dr., 7 p.m., guest

speaker Dieter Oberhoff with presentation on his trip to Marquesas Island in French Polynesia; March 24, discover nature tour with Bitten Tisdale at Knox Mountain Park, gather at Apple Bowl parking lot 10 a.m., call 250-763-4473; World Community Film Festival March 8-11 at Okanagan College Kelowna campus (worldfilmfestkelowna. net); Kelowna Seed Swap 10 am-3 pm March 10 at OC. The 19th annual Fish & Game Banquet held by the Black Mountain Sportsman Association takes place Saturday, March 10, at Rutland Centennial Hall. Call 250765-9001.

Westbank Lions will host 13th annual Pickerel Dinner on Sunday, March 11, at Westbank Lions Community Hall, 2466 Main St. Only 300 tickets available, $15/person, available at Lions Hall (Monday to Friday, 9 a.m,. to noon), Home Hardware on Dobbin Road, the Shannon Lake Convenience Store on Shannon Lake Road or any Lions club member.

Call 250-768-2322.

Rutland Residents Association meeting Thursday, March 15, 7 p.m., at Rutland Centennial Hall. Presentation

by Jennifer French on a project for the Chichester Wetlands. Also a special resolution to be voted on to amend bylaws to change membership requirements for association. Call 250-765-4113.

Friday, March 16, 8 p.m., at Rutland Seniors Centre, 765 Dodd Rd. Call 250763-4406.

Sons of Norway Hardanger Lodge #109 presents A Taste of Scandinavia featuring a selection of Norwegian food Wednesday, March 21, 6 p.m., at Kelowna Club 17 Hall, 1353 Richter St. Call 250764-7478.

Monthly meeting of Ponderosa Spinners Weavers & Fibre Artists Guild on Tuesday, March 27, 7 p.m., in room 204 of the Rotary Centre for the Arts. Call 250-764-0767.

Bowl For Kids Sake event March 30 and 31 at McCurdy Bowling Centre. Register your corporate team and raise pledges in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters, sponsored

by Interior Savings Credit Union. Register at www. bigs.bc.ca or call 250-

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A forum abut vaccines will be held Sunday, April 22, 2 p.m., at the UBCO campus (Arts Building, room 103) in conjunction with National Immunization Awareness Week.

Proceeds to benefit International AIDS Vaccine Initiative. For tickets call 250-868-1473 or check www.allaboutvaccines. eventbrite.ca.

Let’s Dance Kelowna Club to present Gala Showcase & Dance on Saturday, April 21, 6:30 p.m., at The Laurel Packinghouse, 1304 Ellis St. Tickets $55 members, $65 non members. Call 250-860-4391.

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David Alexander: The Shape of Place to March 25 Family Sundays Hands-on creative activities, 1-4 pm every Sunday. $4 each.

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Dan Albas consuming a larger share of our national GDP, is “manageable” and is really an issue of spending priorities.

While this may sound like a reasonable claim, it is also very important to understand where this money will ultimately come from.

Many citizens may be unaware of this fact— the single largest source of revenue for the federal government is from income tax.

Nearly 50 per cent of all federal revenue, a total of $113.5 billion, comes off the top of your paycheque.

By comparison, the GST as a revenue source provides just over 10 per cent of government funding at $28.4 billion.

From a revenue perspective, the fact that income tax contributes almost half of all federal government funding as the single largest revenue source is significant.

When one considers that the ratio of working taxpayers to citizens over 65 has gone from

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ithin the context of the debate about the future direction of Old Age Security, changes are occurring within Canada’s population—by 2030, our population of citizens who are over 65 will double.

The fact that the number of citizens over 65 will double, from 4.7 million today to 9.3 million, by 2030 is not in itself an alarming concern.

However, what must also be considered is the other important changes occurring to Canadian demographics.

In 1975, there was a ratio of seven working taxpayers for every citizen over 65. Today, that ratio has been reduced to four taxpayers per retired senior.

And by 2030, that ratio will be further reduced to two working taxpayers per retired senior.

So why does this matter?

Critics have suggested that these pending changes to our population should be ignored, as they are of no significance.

I respectfully disagree.

Having researched this subject over recent weeks, I have come to believe there is a legitimate cause for concern.

Critics have suggested that the future increase in OAS spending, in spite of

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7:1 in 1975 and will further decline to 2:1 by the year 2030, it is clear to me that not taking action today will create problems in the future.

While I’m not suggesting that there is a crisis, with income taxes comprising nearly half of all government revenues combined with fewer working taxpayers in the years ahead, that means there will be fewer people trying to pay an increasingly larger bill.

On the spending side, it must also be noted that OAS is only one of many benefits provided under Canada’s vast social safety net.

Total current spending on support for the elderly is roughly 13 per cent of the entire federal budget at $36.6 billion.

The child benefit program, by comparison, is less than half of this amount at $12.7 billion while health transfers to the provinces are currently $26 billion.

It should also be noted that currently Canada is paying $30.9 billion a year in debt serving costs.

I have in the past pointed to the challenges that other countries, most notably Greece, are facing from the inability to take proactive actions and maintain public spending within what taxpayers can afford. Even France, one of the most prominent countries in the European Union, faces challenges since its credit rating was recently downgraded, placing more debt pressure on its citizens.

Generally speaking, these problems are not created overnight. They tend to be decades in the making. Canada is a country that was build on hard work and if we are to keep our country strong as a nation, we must accept the importance of taking proactive actions to ensure that we have the resources needed to provide the services that Canadians can depend upon and that taxpayers can afford.

Dan Albas is the Conservative MP for Okanagan-Coquihalla. dan.albas@parl.gc.ca

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THERE ARE OTHER attractions on the grounds of the Francis Ford Coppola Winery in Geyserville, California, than just the winery.

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GEYSERVILLE, Calif.—A visit to the Francis Ford Coppola Winery in Geyserville is more than just a wine-tasting amid poetic rolling hills of vineyards.

It’s a day destination, complete with an array of non-wine-related activities—swimming pools, bocce ball courts, 28 pool “cabines”— and a chance to explore some of the most famous movie paraphernalia in cinema history.

Director Coppola’s five golden Oscars are among the displays in the winery’s Movie Gallery exhibits, including his first Oscar—for the

1972 film The Godfather.

Also on display is the 1948 Tucker Sedan— only 51 of the then-revolutionary cars were manufactured—used in Coppola’s 1988 film, Tucker: The Man and His Dream.

There’s more to the winery than wine and movie memorabilia. It’s designed to be a place where adults and children can relax for a day.

An outdoor stage, the Pavilion, hosts live music and other entertainment. It’s adorned with a large mural that was part of the set of Godfather II. Nearby are two swimming pools which open each spring, joined by a “swim-through” with spraying arches of water. Covering 3,600 square

feet, the pools give room for family play.

To accommodate changing there are 28 poolside “cabines”—European-style private changing rooms with showers—available for day-use rental.

For those who want to focus on the wines, daily tours show off the property and bottling facility and wind up in a tasting room. More than 40 wines are produced on site, including a sparkling wine named after Coppola’s daughter, filmmaker Sofia Coppola.

Hungry? Pair the wines with Italian and international cuisine at Rustic, the winery’s restaurant where the menu is designed around some of Coppola’s favourite meals from around the

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It has dramatic leaves in fall, skiing in winter, swimming and boating in summer, hiking and mountain biking much of the year. Thousands of American draft resisters and back-to-the-landers chose this area as a haven 40 years ago, and hundreds are said to remain, but it gets barely a trickle of U.S. tourists.

Just below the town lies the west arm of photogenic Kootenay Lake. Just above town rises Toad Mountain, where the discovery of silver prompted the founding of Nelson about 125 years ago.

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Summer may be the busiest season, but â&#x20AC;&#x153;fall is the most beautiful time,â&#x20AC;? said Virginia Wassick, who, with her husband, Duncan, runs the three-room Grand Lakefront Bed & Breakfast in a rambling old house near the lakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s edge. In September and October, Wassick said, the guests â&#x20AC;&#x153;come and stay a week or two and sit on the deck, look at the colours and read books. I love the September-October people. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re so laid-back.â&#x20AC;?

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For us, Nelson was a three-day respite at the northernmost point of a 1,200-mile road trip that began in Seattle and ended in Portland, Ore. We window-shopped on Baker Street; bought many Magic Treehouse volumes in Otter Books for our 7-year-old daughter, Grace; paced the little pier that juts into the lake; took a skiff for a buzz around on the water; and drove across the big orange bridge—which locals call BOB because, remember, it’s a Big Orange Bridge—toward the postcard views at Pulpit Rock overlook and Kokanee Creek Provincial Park.

With more time, we would have soaked at Ainsworth Hot Springs (about 48 km northeast) and caught the free ferry at nearby Balfour (a 35-minute ride across the lake to Kootenay Bay).

But we did ride an antique streetcar along the Waterfront Pathway to Lakeside Park, where you’ll find an organic concession stand (summer only)

and busy playground.

Downtown, we shared a good but pricey brunch at BiBO, followed by a great (and pricier) dinner at the All Seasons Cafe, Nelson’s top restaurant. Uptown, I took a ride on old BNSF railroad track that has been converted into a mountain-biking trail.

One day I drank hemp ale. Another, I ate a hemp cookie. But there were no purchases at the hemp boutique on Ward Street, so no hemp hat trick.

We stayed at the Prestige Resort, a pricey hotel at the water’s edge that should be the greatest place in town, given its location. Instead, it felt like an opportunity squandered—a dull, dark building best suited to the housing of DunderMifflin business travelers. Next time we’ll look more closely at the New Grand Hotel (more character, lower rates) or a local B&B. The town has a hockey team and a curling club, both busy from fall through late winter or early spring. The Whitewater Ski Resort, about 20 minutes outside Nel-

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Shane is amazing and our city needs to hear what he has to say. His words and passion are inspiring. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m looking forward to catch his show with the full band,â&#x20AC;? added Ryan Donn, of Kelowna.

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EXPLORING THE LIMITS of Golf R performance in high-speed drifting exercises on the carved tracks of a frozen lake.You should leave the stunt driving to the professionals.

▼ TEST DRIVE

Dashing through the snow in a Golf R ARJEPLOG, SWEDEN—“Vat vill happen when ze gooze crozzes ze road?”

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It’s just that our driving instructor from Germany was have a little trouble with his English, mistakenly substituting “goose” for “moose”.

“Vat vill you do in zis zituation?” he asked.

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MOTORING

What looks like fun is a great brush-up on driving skills VW from B1 Which is why we were paying particular attention to our drills on the slick surface of a cold

and icy lake.

Sweden’s arctic may seem a long way to go for a drive in the snow, even during the Canadian winter-that-wasn’t, but our

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The 2012 Golf R is currently debuting across Canada’s auto show circuit and is scheduled to show up at dealers early this spring.

Volkswagen has traditionally offered a good variety of Golf flavours, with three-door, five-door, wagon and diesel choices.

And for performance buffs, the lineup topped out with the turbocharged GTI. But now there’s an extra option. Think of the Golf R as sort of a GTIplus.

Based on the five-door version of the GTI, the Golf R ups the ante in both style and performance, starting with a higher-output 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged engine that makes 256 hp from 4300 rpm—6000 rpm. Torque is rated at 243 lb/ft, peaking anywhere between 2400 rpm—5200 rpm.

Some keener-eyed fans will spot a variance compared to European Golf R power ratings but, as it was explained to me, VW’s tuning for North America gives up a bit of the autobahn-burning high-end horsepower for optimal oomph on bottom-end launch.

That get-up-and-go is coupled to a six-speed manual transmission, along with VW’s 4MOTION all-wheel-drive system. Because the Golf R is coming to Canada in a limited edition launch of only 500 vehicles, VW is offering only the manual version, which they insist is the preferred customer choice.

When a new uberGolf takes its place as the latest hot hatch in the lineup, it should look the part, as well as perform. The Golf R comes with unique styling touches inside and out.

Up front, an aggressive R-badged front fascia is accented by jeweled headlamp assemblies with LED daytime running lights. Side skirts and a rear diffuser help the R cut a smooth wake at speed.

Golf R-specific 18inch Talladega alloy wheels, black-painted high-performance brakes and a lowered sport suspension add to this pocket-rocket’s performance cues. In back, another R badge marks the hatchback above prominent centre-mounted dual ex-

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LAS VEGAS— Small, but wicked!

That slogan about sums up the 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth, the latest model in the 500 lineup that is slated to begin arriving at Canadian dealerships in the next few weeks.

Since Chrysler decided to bring the Fiat brand back to Canada after a hiatus of several years, momentum has been growing month after month.

More than 5,300 Fiat 500s were sold through the 70 Canadian Fiat dealerships in 2011 and the numbers keep rising with strong sales in January and February to start this year. Volume has been especially strong in Quebec, where more than 45 per cent of all Fiats have been sold to date.

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most is that 86 per cent of the Fiat buyers are new to the Chrysler brand, helping them achieve No. 1 manufacturer sales status in Canada during the first two months of the year.

The addition of the Abarth (pronounced ahbarth) model to the 500 lineup is seen as another important step in growing the Fiat brand here in North America.

“We don’t know what kind of volume we’ll get (with the Abarth), but we’ll sell every car we get,” predicted Ed Broadbear, vice-president of marketing for Chrysler Canada.

While many people in North America may be unfamiliar with the Abarth name, it is a storied brand in Europe, with more than 10,000 racing victories, 10 world records and 133 international titles.

The company was founded more than 60

years ago by Karl Abarth and since then, Abarth and Fiat have a history of collaboration going back some 45 years with more than 900 racing victories to their credit.

It is this rich racing history that will draw driving purists to this new Abarth, a track-ready, subcompact that is at home on city streets, highways and at the track.

The Abarth logo with its scorpion artwork is well known to racing enthusiasts and is emblazoned on every Abarth model. Karl Abarth’s astrological sign, Scorpio, inspired the logo.

It was the sign he lived and ironically died under, and one that reflected his feisty and sometimes tempermental nature.

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Race-styling inside Golf R

VW from B2 r haust finishers.

Our Euro-spec Golf R testers, like most of the Golf Rs you will see pictured in magazines and newspapers, came in the very nice model-specific shade of Rising Blue. But four other colours, more commonly shared with GTI, are also available.

Inside, the 2012 Golf R boasts sport seats, a race-style, flat-bottomed steering wheel and colourkeyed interior trim pieces with contrasting metallic highlights.

It was easy to overlook the Golf R’s interior in the midst of all our noisy, skidding and sliding exuberance, but in the rare, quiet moments, I would just sit and soak up the expanded-upon ambiance of the R. It showed how much VW has further refined the style and quality of Golf’s already elegant interior design.

We could do some apples-and-oranges power comparisons with competitors like the Subaru WRX, the STi, Mazdaspeed3, Mitsubishi Ralliart or even the EVO but, really, when it comes to overall class and refinement, there’s no contest.

Volkswagen Canada has elected to offer the Golf R in one single, allinclusive trim level, boasting all the bells and whistles.

Besides some of the add-ons already mentioned, the Golf R features Artgrey-stitched sport leather seating, a power sunroof, a start/stop ignition button, a Dynaudio 300-watt system with MDI (Media Device Interface), RNS 510 touchscreen Navigation and Golf R-specific trim pieces that include the instrument cluster, gear shift knob and steering wheel badging.

The 2012 Golf R lists for $39,675. At first, that $9,300 price premium

above and beyond the GTI may seem hard to swallow for Golf enthusiasts but, if you factor in the included leather, luxuries and other optional amenities that you would have to add to the GTI mix for a more equal comparison, the price difference for the added power and 4Motion performance works out closer to $4,000.

Still pricey, but true Golf aficionados will happily bite that bullet.

Most of the 500 Golf Rs destined for Canada have been pre-sold and I wouldn’t be surprised if they are all spoken for by the time this story comes out.

But for the dedicated hot hatchback fans who manage to snatch up the last of the limited run of VW’s ultimate expression of Golf, this poised performer blends benchmark refinements and urban civility with the kind of cutting-edge performance and all-wheel drive security that makes either downtown driving or country road cornering a joy.

Picture yourself blipping the throttle, downshifting through the cogs, the trees just a blur as you blast past, swerving your way through the corkscrewing curves of some lonely mountain road.

Heck, you might even slalom past the occasional gooze, or, umm, moose.

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R 2012 Body Style: Compact five-door performance hatchback.

Drive Method: frontengine, 4MOTION allwheel-drive.

Engine: 2.0-litre, turbocharged inline fourcylinder (256 hp, 243 lb/ ft) Fuel Economy: 10.9/7.5L/100km (city/ hwy) Price: $39,675 Web: www.vw.ca

GETTING instructions before a braking-andmaneuvering test on the ice track of a frozen Swedish lake.

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Scorpion gets fast steering response Fiat from B4 cent stiffer and there is a 40 per cent more torsionally-rigid rear axle with an anti-roll bar. Meanwhile, the electronic power steering has also been finetuned by Abarth for increased steering response and feedback. Fiat reports it is 10 per cent quicker than on the standard 500.

All this sounds good on paper but how is it in the real world?

Well, we got a chance to try it all out during a drive from Las Vegas

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THE BRIGHT interior of the Abarth has a number of features not found on other 500 models like high back bucket seats and three-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel.

through the scenic Red Rock Canyon to Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch and its 3.1-mile road course.

Unlike some other hot hatches we’ve driven in the past, the 500 Abarth lives up to its billing. By comparison, the base 500 is pedestrian in performance, selling the “cute” rather than the “wow” factor.

But start up the Abarth and the turbo four growls with a delightful exhaust note that is loud under hard throttle and then set-

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Drive Method: frontengine, front-wheel drive.

Engine: turbocharged twin intercooled 1.4-litre MultiAir four-cylinder engine (160 hp, 170 lb/ ft of torque) mated with a heavy-duty five-speed manual transmission.

Cargo: 269 litres, 759 litres with rear seats folded.

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Chrysler turned us loose for the full 3.1-mile circuit at Spring Mountain and what a treat that was. Surprisingly, despite a 64/36 front-end weight bias, the car eats up the corners like no tomorrow.

To dial up better performance, simply punch the sport button on the dash to firm up the steering and add a little extra dose of power. That gets the car from 0-100 km/h in about seven seconds with little or no torque steer.

The electric power steering does its job well as do the upgraded brakes with larger front rotors.

A six-speed transmission would be ideal in the Abarth, but for now we’ll have to be content with just the five-speed manual tranny (no automatic is offered) that is a bit rubbery, but workable.

However, a Chrysler executive told me adjustments are being made to the transmission so the production model should perform better.

The Abarth is a great addition to the Fiat 500 family.

It offers much more than just the cute look that is the trademark of the base 500 and provides a halo model for the Cinquecento.

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tles down at speed.

I found the sound delightful, my wife might think otherwise. Cruising outside Las Vegas through some breezy mountain passes, a bit of wind noise was evident, but nothing out of the ordinary.

The sport seats are comfortable and supportive, however the seating position is quite high and anyone with a long upper torso might find headroom an issue, particularly in models with a sunroof.

My driving partner found himself getting a scalp massage at times from the mesh sunshade of the optional power sunroof. The steering column tilts, but offers no fore and aft travel.

Despite its small size, the cabin does feel roomy up front. There is a back seat with seating for two, but I wouldn’t want to spend much time in it. I’d prefer to think of it as an extension of the luggage compartment and its 269 litres of space (759 litres with the rear seats folded down).

All in all, the cabin is nicely finished for a car in this price range.

Our test car had the optional premium leathertrimmed bucket seats in a brilliant red colour ($800) that I found most attractive. The unique Abarthdesigned steering wheel is thick and easy to grasp with a flat bottom and controls for cruise, audio and hands-free telephone.

Behind the steering wheel is a large concentric instrument cluster with 240 km/h speedo, tachometer and trip computer. There is also an analog turbo-boost gauge with integrated LED shift light in the centre to optimize gear changes.

An optional TomTom navigation system is available ($495) and it affixes to the top of the dash.

A six-speaker Bose premium audio system is standard. Sirius satellite radio is a $295 option.

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THE THREE-DOOR ABARTH has fold down rear seats that increase the cargo volume to 759 litres from 269 litres with the seats upright.

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Acura TL gets new front and rear treatments for 2012 Neil Moore WHEELSTALK.COM

I’m pleased to report that Acura designers have finally deep-sixed the TL’s polarizing ‘signa-

ture’ grille.

Since it bowed in ‘09, this odd front-end treatment was something you either loved or hated.

Some have described it as an aluminum beak, a jack-

o-lantern, and even a giant bottle opener.

That aside, it was a distraction that probably kept many potential buyers from discovering what really mattered about the

company’s mid-size sport sedan. Which is that it can be an absolute joy to drive.

I say “can be,” as the front-drive version of this car is pretty good, but the

TL with Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SHAWD) and six-speed manual as tested, takes it to yet another level.

Before I gush about its driving dynamics,

however, I’ll note that even though designers are patting themselves on the back for the 2012 TL’s front and rear facelifts, I’m still not sure it’s as handsome as the model

before the redesign.

But that’s a minor gripe, considering the many improvements in power, technology and

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Company puts some sportiness into Acura TL for 2012

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REAR PASSENGERS in the 2012 Acura TL area treated to comfortable, supportive seating with loads of knee room. The middle armrest drops down to reveal a lockable pass-through to the trunk.

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dual-zone automatic climate with humidity control; tilt/telescopic steering wheel with illuminated controls for Bluetooth phone, cruise and multiinfo display; progressive ‘welcome’ lighting; and eight-speaker 276-watt AM/FM/XM/MP3 audio system with 6-disc CD

changer, Dolby Pro Logic II and DTS, speed-sensitive volume control, aux and USB inputs.

And that doesn’t even include the available Tech package, which for another $3,500 provides an upgraded infotainment system with navigation, premium Milano perfor-

ated leather, smart key with pushbutton start and more.

Still, no matter which TL you choose, you get a rich-looking interior, with plenty of soft-touch materials, chrome and metallic accents, and a nice mix of textures. Panel gaps are tight and despite the

monochromatic look, everything is attractively designed and laid out.

The wrap-around instrument panel puts everything within easy reach, and although the centre console has a ton of switches, everything is LED illuminated and reasonably intuitive.

Storage is elegantly incorporated into the design, with a padded leather armrest atop the centre bin, which includes a slide-out tray for your cell phone or iPod. The double cupholder in front has a sliding cover, as does the

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I won’t rehash its many engineering upgrades, but will only add that in this vehicle, the company has built a true sports sedan.

The 2012 TL begins as a base front-driver, with an MSRP just under $40K. It is powered by a 3.5-litre, 24-valve,

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Although an entry car, it comes well equipped with power moonroof; 17inch alloy wheels; autoon/off HID headlights; acoustic windshield; heated mirrors with driver recognition, reverse tilt-down and LED indicators; power and heated front seats (10-way/8way driver/passenger); leather-trimmed interior;

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Seating is comfortable and supportive, with even larger side bolsters in SH-AWD version to keep you firmly in place during hard cornering.

In back, rear passengers are treated to loads of knee room, and despite the moonroof and rearsloping roofline, there’s ample headroom as well.

An armrest drops down with two cupholders, revealing a lockable pass-through to the trunk—ideal for longer items like skiis, or a couple

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My tester, in SHAWD with Tech trim (MSRP $46,990), is second from the top and $2K less than the ‘Elite’ package.

Like each AWD model, it is powered by a 3.7-litre, 24-valve, SOHC, VTEC V6 that delivers 305 hp and 273 lb/ft of torque. It comes standard with a six-speed automatic with paddle shifters, but in Tech trim is also available with a close-ratio sixspeed manual.

Some of the performance tweaks for the SHAWD include a high-flow, sport-tuned dual exhaust

system with quad tips and an updated cold-air intake.

Step on the gas and you get not only a nice, throaty exhaust note, but loads of pull until you hit red line at about 6,600 rpm.

I drove the automatic with paddle shifters in ‘09, which accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in about seven seconds. The manual version feels markedly quicker.

SH-AWD cars also get unique suspension tuning, more aggressive braking, front brake cooling ducts, and special tuning for the electric power steering. Opt for the manual gearbox and you also receive firmer front springs and dampers, a heavy-duty front differential and driveshafts.

Of course, Acura’s all-wheel-drive is a huge component of the TL’s driving dynamics, as the system was designed more to enhance sporty handling than simply to increase grip in winter.

Torque vectoring is a part of this, as SH-AWD helps in cornering. Rather than using only the steering angle of the front tires to turn the vehicle, the system can overdrive one of the rear wheels to create a “yaw moment” that reduces understeer.

Indeed, the system is quite sophisticated. Up to 90 per cent of torque can go to the front wheels during normal cruising, but in hard cornering or acceleration, up to 70 per cent can be shifted to the rear.

As well, up to 100 per cent of torque sent to the rear axle can be applied to either rear wheel.

I’m not sure if it’s the TL’s front/rear balance, suspension setup, precise and tactile steering, tech wizardry or whatever, but will note that when pushed, this car is exceptionally stable, stays flat in the turns and corners like it’s on rails.

The TL is more than just a sporty sedan—it is a true driver’s car. During my week of testing,

I looked forward to each session behind the wheel.

Even in snow, which after a few days of dry weather, presented itself as a slushy mess for a couple of days, the vehicle handled nicely. Sure, you can get it out of shape by driving too aggressively for conditions, and the system is not overly intrusive. But it does cut in when needed to help keep you pointed where you want to go— and, of course, my tester’s set of new Blizzak tires didn’t hurt.

There’s much more to the SH-AWD models worth noting, such as hill start assist and a full suite of safety features that includes six airbags, ABS with electronic brake distribution and brake assist, and vehicle stability assist with traction control.

All this, along with some of the Tech upgrades briefly mentioned above that include a 60 GB HDD navigation system with voice recognition and rearview camera; 10-speaker 440-watt upgraded infotainment system and more.

Bottom line, although the Acura TL has been toned down for 2012, that’s only on the surface.

Under the skin resides a well-crafted machine that begs to be pushed, and readily rewards the driver for his or her efforts.

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Body Style: Mid-size, luxury sedan Drive Method: frontengine, all wheel drive Engine: 3.7-litre, 24-valve, SOHC VTEC V6 (305 hp, 273 lb/ft of torque) Fuel Economy: 11.9L/100km city and 8.0L/100km hwy Cargo: 371 litres Price: base $39,490; TL Tech $42,990; TL SHAWD $43,490; as tested with Technology Package $46,990; TL SH-AWD Elite $48,990 Web: www.acura.ca

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LINDSAY, FRANCES On March 6th, 2012 Frances Lindsay passed away peacefully at the Kelowna General Hospital. She is survived by her loving family, two sons Cliff (Sandra) at 108 Mile Ranch, BC and Bill (Shirley) in Kamloops, BC., 5 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. No service by her request. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Central Okanagan Hospice Foundation in memory of Frances would be appreciated.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mem.com and search her name under stories.

Arrangements entrusted to First Memorial Funeral Services Kelowna, BC (250)762-2299.

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It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our dear Cindy in a motor vehicle accident on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at the age of 46. She was a most caring mother of Brianna and Brittany, beloved sister of Marvin (Susan) Mazil of Medicine Hat, AB, Donna (Harvey) Tymiak, of Big River, SK, precious daughter of Marie Mazil of Regina and aunty to Danny and Nicole Mazil. Sadly predeceased by her father Albert Mazil and her husband Brian Thomas.

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In Memorium Colk, Jean Aline Dec. 09, 1924 March 9, 2011

One year ago mom passed away at Royal City Manor care home in New Westminster. She is forever loved and missed by her son Charles (Anne) of Kelowna and her daughter Jeannine Matick (Trevor Barnett) of Richmond. Left with very special memories of Nana are her grandchildren Jordan Colk of Kelowna, Meghan Colk Cooper (Greg) of Penticton and her two great grandsons Aidan and Liam Cooper.

Her beloved husband Charlie predeceased her on Sept. 09, 1991

Passed away at home at the age of 87 with family by his side on March 6, 2012, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 60 years Barbara Odermatt; 4 daughters: Beverly Burton of Kelowna, Donna Sali (Grant) of Surrey, Angie Pomeroy (Mike) of Fort St John and Brenda Odermatt (Gerry) of Kelowna; 5 sons: Paul Jr. (Michelle), Myron (Joanne), Declan (Heather), Christopher of Cherryville and Kevin, all of Kelowna; 16 grandchildren: Nadine and Kurtis of Kelowna, Kristen, Michael, Benjamin and Meghan of Surrey, Nathan (Lexie), Adam (Jody), Maria (Andy) and Annalise (Daniel) of Fort St John, Shauna and Ashley of Kelowna, Alana (Jason) and Kathleen of Kelowna, Alisha and Sierra of Kelowna: 9 great grandchildren: Lincoln, Eden, Nash, Brielle, Lena, Esperanza and Kyra of Fort St John and Emma and Lexi of Kelowna; 2 brothers: Kaspar (Rose) of Vernon and Alois (Ruth) of Switzerland; 3 sisters: Maria Rutz, Ida (Jakob) Meier and Rose Schwarzenberger, all of Switzerland. Paul was predeceased by 3 brothers: Joseph, Arnold (Christina) and Martin Odermatt.

He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered.

Prayers will be recited on Monday, March 12, 2012 at 7:00 pm with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow on Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at 11:00 am both at Immaculate Conception R.C. Church at 839 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna. In lieu of flower, donations can be made to your favourite charity. Paul faithfully supported the missions; one of his favourites was “Save a Family Plan” www.safp.org Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com 250-860-7077

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40+hrs/wk, $10/hr. Contact jimwoodis@hotmail.com or call 250-862-2687 Old Meadows Organic Farm. 2995 Dunster Rd.

JOE GRAZIANO Orchards in Kelowna, needs orchard workers start April 15th-Oct 31st40 hrs/wk $10.25/hr Duties include prunung, thinning, cut grass, irrigating, picking & other general duties of orchard work. Apply by fax 250-7120269 or call 250-860-2644 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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FARM Workers needed $10.25/hr, 50-60hrs week, June 1-Oct 30, thinning, picking, pruning. Lakhbir Sangha 1545 McCurdy Rd East. 250765-4105, 250-317-5974

DRIVER. Class 1 Drivers wanted. Offering top pay. Close to home. Home most weekends.

Family comes first! 1 year flat deck exp. & border crossing a must. Fax resume & driver abstract to 604-853-4179.

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Service Manager Respected International Truck Dealership located in beautiful Northeastern BC is seeking a Service Manager to oversee its service department. Will be responsible for overseeing all service department personnel, as well as monitoring their performance in serving customers. Will be responsible for creating goals and objectives for the department, customer growth and satisfaction, sustaining employee morale, setting and reaching sales and profit objectives while maintaining excellence and the highest ethical standards. Must have the ability to motivate and lead a team to success.

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Okanagan Indian Band seeks a HR Manager that could be ful¿lled either by a full-time employee or contractual basis.

• assisting in recruitment and retention • performance management & improvement systems • employment & compliance to regulatory requirement • employee orientation, training & development policy development • employee relations • employee safety, welfare, wellness and health • previous experience with a First Nations organization and OKIB cultural traditions preferred To view complete posting with detailed tasks: visit www.okib.ca All applicants to: Okanagan Indian Band, Human Resources Attn: Howard Campbell, howard.campbell@okanagan.org fax: 250 542 4990 Deadline: March 20, 2012 @ noon or until a suitable candidate is identi¿ed * Only short-listed applicants will be contacted*

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Are you into exercise, motivated and wanting some extra income?

Capital News is looking for a person or persons with a reliable vehicle to deliver newspapers door to door in the Kelowna and Westside areas. Various sized routes on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Your papers would be dropped at your home early in the morning, and you would have the whole day to complete your deliveries.

Work as much or as little as you want.

To apply for this position, please call Capital News Circulation at 250-763-7575 and ask for Richard.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY RETURN TO WORK THROUGH FUEL MODIFICATION OKANAGAN TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL is providing a 24 week program for 15 aboriginal participants, preparing them to work in the field of fuel modifications, pine beetle removal and tree removal.

Program Will Provide Training and Work Experience Work May Include: Tree Removal, Chipping, Dump Truck Operation, Falling & Bucking, Labour, Brush Removal Lifting/Loading rounds of wood, Working Outdoors.

Program runs March 26 to September 7, 2012.

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY MARCH 16TH, 2012 Applications are available at: Ki-Low-Na Friendship Center, Employment Services 442 Leon Ave, Kelowna, BC. Lavana at 250-763-4905 -- or -Westbank First Nations, Employment Services 1900 Quail Lane Westbank, BC Coreen at 250-768-8294 Emailed Applications can be requested at : Jennerator28@hotmail.com

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An earthmoving company based in Edson Alberta requires a full time Heavy Duty Mechanic for field and shop work. We require Cat Dozer/Deere excavator experience. You will work a set schedule for days on and off.

Call Lloyd @ 780-723-5051 AUTOMATED DRIVER/COLLECTORS WANTED. Wage upto $23/hr, PT and temp. holiday relief, 4 day work week, class 3 license w/air req’d. Abstract & resume to rj@okews.com. Fax OK Enviro. Waste 250-765-3234 LOOKING for Class 1 Truck & Pup Driver for this up & coming season. Must have several years paving experience. Also looking for experienced Bobcat Operator. Must have min 5yrs exprience. Leave message at 250-765-1699

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MAJOR DEPARTMENT STORE REQUIRES INSTORE LOSS PREVENTION OFFICERS Leading Department store requires an associate to be an instore loss prevention associate in a busy retail environment.

The Position: Your main job function as a Loss Prevention Associate is the effective control of shoplifter activity within the specific facility or facilities to which you are assigned.

You will be responsible for the following: - Identification and Observation of shoplifters - Apprehension and detention of shoplifters - Recovery of property - Processing suspects and corresponding paper work.

- Preservation of evidence - Work with management and associates to ensure security controls are in place.

Qualifications: The successful candidate should possess the following: - An up to date “Security Worker License” - Strong analytical skills - Good written communication skills - Ability to work under stressful and high pressure situations - Team player - Able to investigate, interpret, and identify integrity issues - Ability to multi-task This is a full time position that offers a competitive compensation package with excellent company benefits. Compensation is in accordance with experience and education. Please send resume to: PO Box # 2465, 2453 Hwy. 97 N Kelowna, BC, V1X 6A5. Applications will be accepted until April 6th, 2012

Ad Control Kelowna Capital News The Capital News has a position open for a full time Ad Controller. This is a one year maternity leave coverage.

The ideal candidate will:

MAJOR DEPARTMENT STORE REQUIRES INSTORE LOSS PREVENTION OFFICERS Leading Department store requires an associate to be an instore loss prevention associate in a busy retail environment.

The Position: Your main job function as a Loss Prevention Associate is the effective control of shoplifter activity within the specific facility or facilities to which you are assigned.

You will be responsible for the following: - Identification and Observation of shoplifters - Apprehension and detention of shoplifters - Recovery of property - Processing suspects and corresponding paper work.

- Preservation of evidence - Work with management and associates to ensure security controls are in place.

Qualifications: The successful candidate should possess the following: - An up to date “Security Worker License” - Strong analytical skills - Good written communication skills - Ability to work under stressful and high pressure situations - Team player - Able to investigate, interpret, and identify integrity issues - Ability to multi-task This is a full time position that offers a competitive compensation package with excellent company benefits. Compensation is in accordance with experience and education. Please send resume to: PO Box # 2465, 2453 Hwy. 97 N Kelowna, BC, V1X 6A5. Applications will be accepted until April 1st, 2012

- work well under pressure of deadlines, be able to adapt to our order entry system and thrive in a fast paced team environment.

- work well with clients and have excellent communication skills.

- possess a high degree of comfort with internet, MS Office and changing technology.

Responsibilities include booking and trafficking ads and flyer distribution to over 100 publications in BC, as well as support for sales reps & clients.

You will be at the centre of the action contributing to a team of dynamic sales, marketing and creative professionals. It is best suited to a highly organized individual with the ability to multi-task. The position also includes office administration duties, a background in accounts receivable would be an asset.

Those interested should submit a resume to: Rachel Dekker Kelowna Capital News 2495 Enterprise Way, Kelowna, B.C. V1X 7K2 rdekker@kelownacapnews.com fax: 250-862-5275 Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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HHDI RECRUITING is hiring on behalf of Baker Hughes Baker Hughes Alberta based oilfield services company is currently hiring;

DRIVER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS & SERVICE SUPERVISORS Class 1 or 3 License required.

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HD MECHANICS 3rd or 4th apprentice or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics with their Red Seal and CVIP License to work in Red Deer & Hinton.

Please call 250-718-3330 or Fax: 1-888-679-0759 For more information or send your resume & current drivers abstract to: driverclass1@shaw.ca PATARA Orchards, 3010 Lakha Rd. req’s seasonal workers for pruning, thinning, picking from May 15 - Oct 15. 40+hrs /wk, $10.25/hr. Call 250-4913477 or fax 250-451-9050

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Shuswap Family Resource is looking for a permanent F/T Intensive Family Preservation Councellor. Councellor will provide short-term intensive theory based practise with the goal of maintaining and/or reinstating children with their families. University degree in a related discipline. Resume to

WEST Kelowna home needs immediate permanent live-incaregiver/house keeper with care aide or equivalent qualifycation and 2-4 yrs experience in caring quad on life support, G-Tube feeding, suction trach; varied shifts; 40 hr/wk @ $14/hr. Email resume to g l a d i o l a 3 5 0 5 @ ya h o o. c a ; George 250-768-6857

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SRI Homes - Production Work Factory Builder looking for workers with construction experience including carpet laying, dry wall, boarding, painting and framing. Full time. Fax resumes to (250) 766-0599 or in person at 9500 Jim Bailey Road, Kelowna (Lake Country).

Traffic Control (flagger) 2 day classes Kelowna Mar 24/25 and Apr 14/15 New $270 Renew $150 call 1-866-737-2389 www.roadsafteytcs.com VALLEY MITSUBISHI has a unique opportunity for someone who is hard working and has a self starter personality.

This person must be organized, have good people skills and the ability to sell. They must be able to overcome objections, ask for the sale, negotiate price, complete sale or purchase agreements, and most of all follow up customers before and after the sale. They must be able to take direction and work in a team environment. If this sounds like you, please apply today! We offer a base guarantee,competive pay plan, monthly bonus levels and full benefits package after 3 months. Please drop off resume off at Valley Mitsubishi 2350 Enterprise Way & ask for Rick Wright, General Manager

Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services

COOKS needed for busy lakefront restaurant. MUST HAVE min. 3-5 yrs exp specifically in AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE. Will be resp. for current menu as well as creating new authentic menu items and daily specials. Spanish an asset. $17/hr, 40hrs/wk. Fax resume WITH REF’s to (250) 4925617 or e-mail 0930663bcltd@shaw.ca

SUNSHINE Market needs you.

Full time experienced Meat Cutter. Salary $17-$22. Benefits. Resume to sunshinemarket@shawbiz.ca or drop at 4600 Lakeshore Rd. Kelowna

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WRANGLER wanted for Chilcotin backcountry. 250-2382375 rides@sprucelaketours.ca

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CLASS 1 driver, super B, fuel, 30yrs experience, drug free, good abstract, reliable. Thank you. 778-471-4049

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3rd/4th Year Heavy Equipment Technician Apprentice Williams Lake - Western Region Reference Number: HET-14320-02062012

SMS Equipment Inc. supplies equipment parts and service to the construction, forestry and mining industries and utility product users. It was created to provide customers with integrated solutions and to expand our service capabilities as a nationwide organization.

Are you interested in excelling in a fast paced, challenging environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you. We are currently seeking a 3rd/4th Year Apprentice Heavy Equipment Technician to work in our Williams Lake location.

The Role: • Perform assemblies, preventative maintenance, repairs and complete overhauls on construction/mining/forestry equipment.

• Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized or other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required.

• Make recommendations regarding extent of repairs and suggest methods of improvement.

• Think logically and keep up with changes in technology.

• Interpret work order and technical manuals.

• Have a strong awareness and attitude towards workplace health and safety.

• Motivated and able to work in a challenging environment with minimal supervision.

• Other duties as required.

Qualifications: • Requires a thorough knowledge of maintenance and repair of construction/mining/ forestry equipment.

• Strong organizational skills.

• 3rd/4th year Heavy Equipment Technician Apprentice.

• The ability to use precision measuring tools along with hand and power tools.

• The ability to follow instruction, utilize shop and assembly manuals and be able to work with minimal supervision.

• Possess a strong work ethic, a commitment to excellence, acute safety awareness.

• The ability and attitude to ensure compliance to all workplace health and safety policies.

• Effective interpersonal skills, including tact and diplomacy with a variety of individuals and groups.

This is a very exciting time to be a part of SMS Equipment Inc.We are one of the largest Komatsu dealers in the world and believe our continued growth is a result of our highly skilled and engaged employees who deliver excellence in the workplace. If you are interested in working for a very dynamic company where your input, your ideas and your participation is valued, apply today. Our growth means your success.

Apply Today Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume by e-mail or fax, quoting reference number: HET-14320-02062012, to: E-mail: bcjobs@smsequip.com or Fax: (1)250.305.1070 SMS Equipment Inc. 1115 Boundary Street, Williams Lake, BC V2G 4K3

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250-763-7114

Available for framing, finishing, decks, additions & Concrete Foundations.

COUNTERTOPS

LAMINATE TOPS

NATURAL STONE

starting at

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

HANDYMAN

COLLEE

Excavating & Bobcat Services

-Rock walls -Rock and concrete breaking -Artificial turf -Artificial palm trees -Landscaping

250-860-5670

Larry’s Handyman & Renovation Services • Interior & Exterior Renovations • Carpentry • Painting • Small Repairs • Pressure Washing

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

colonialcountertops.com

250-470-2235

Ken 250-212-9588

FLOOR REFINISHING

FLOORING

GARAGE DOOR SERVICES

All One Piece Laminate

250-718-8879

107 3677 Hwy 97 North Kelowna

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

FLOORING SOLUTIONS

te, Vinyl, Carpet Sidewal ood, Lamina Darcy Martin ks, Patio Decking Hardw Phl 250-469-9302 www.ecoflexfloor.com

HOME IMPROVEMENT Great Canadian Builders Ltd. Building?

Renovating?

250-801-2665

Your complete renovation specialist, 25 years experience.

All interior and exterior work, concrete, garages, fence, decks, kitchen & bath renovations.

1.250.488.0407

LAWN AND GARDEN

MOVING/ STORAGE

GLM ENTERPRISES Lawn & Landscaping Ltd. Dethatching, Aerating, Hedge & Tree Trimming. Full maintenance services.

RESIDENTIAL / COMMERCIAL Free Estimates

250.863.8935

Capable & willing to take on ALL your landscaping needs

250-300-0520

PAINTING/DECORATING

f.j. mark ltd.

AAA painting BEST RATE MOVING $59+. FLAT rates for long distance. Weekly trips between BC/AB. Why pay more?

Quality Workmanship. Interior or Exterior. Senior Discount.

Full WCB Coverage.

250-861-3400

Call Fred 250-863-9373

AFFORDABLE PAINTING

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

250-863-9830 or 250-768-1098

FEATURE

RENOVATIONS

ABC

Deck & Rail

Kelowna

OVERHEAD DOORS We install, service, & repair all makes of doors & openers.

FREE ESTIMATES • INSURANCE CLAIMS Call for appointment

250-878-2911 abcohdoors@gmail.com

See www.buildmyhouse.org Only the Best Trades

10% OFF WITH THIS AD

ABC

LEW CAT ENT.

Carpet, lino, tiles, hardwood, laminate.

Free estimates.

Great rates.

Lewis @ 250-317-6889.

Work Guaranteed.

OVERHEAD DOORS We install, service, & repair all makes of doors & openers.

FREE ESTIMATES • INSURANCE CLAIMS Call for appointment

250-878-2911 abcohdoors@gmail.com

KITCHEN CABINETS

FURNITURE Plus MFG Made in Kelowna. Kitchens, vanities, chairs, countertops, tables & bar stools!

Re-upholstery also available.

1040 Richter St. 250-215-1903

MOVING/ STORAGE

LANDSCAPING

Don’t call anyone about spring yard clean up until you speak with us.

Call now and receive one free man hour.

We guarantee to keep scheduled appointments.

Call Ryan at 250-769-7603 www.vantagekelowna.com

Indoor & Outdoor Eco Friendly Flooring

Turning houses into homes.

Cert lic’d & insr’d Nurse. Diabetic, fungal nails, callouses, etc. $45. Call for appt.

SMALL REPAIRS & RENOVATIONS

www.okanagancountertopsystem.com

On select colors only | Installation available

Natural Stone Surfaces

www.collee-excavating.ca

HEALTH PRODUCTS

59.00 SF

$

REFACE DON’T REPLACE 1/2 the cost of replacing Corain & Granite Designs.

The Green Alternative.

Boarding, taping & texture. Framing, painting, finishing carpentry etc.

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

EXCAVATION TREMBLAY’S EXCAVATING LTD.

9.95 LF

$

starting at

DRYWALL

Serving the Okanagan 14 yrs.

Vinyl Decking up to 80 mil., Modular Flooring, Aluminum, Glass, Topless, Picket Railings, Fences & Gates.

Free Estimates

250-878--2483 250-878

RADAS Custom Painting 24 yrs. exp., prof. and clean.

Interior and exterior specialists.

Senior discount.

Many references.

Call DJ (250) 808-5555 Call Rada (250) 863-7606

RYDER ROOFING LTD. Free estimates, senior discounts, member of B.B.B. Fully insured, WCB coverage. All types of shingle roofing & torch on roofing systems.

‘From a hole in your roof to a whole new roof.’

RUBBISH REMOVAL

TILING

“Anything you can’t haul, give me a call” 250-718-1595

Cedar panels, gates, custom fencing & decks.

Quality workmanship.

Reliable.

Call Josef 250-864-7755

TILE SETTER

Qualified, reliable, bonded.

Over 30 years exp. res./comm. service renovations, new installations, h/water tanks, dishwashers, washers, dryers.

250-317-2279

RIGHTWAY ROOFING

Tar Gravel/Repairs/Torch On/All types of roofs/Sun decks. Much more, just ask.

JOHN BROOKE

250-808-1473

WELDING

Artistic Ceramics.

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

Call 250-870-1009

250-863-4418

Custom tile setting.

Travertine, marble, granite & ceramic.

Decks, kitchen, baths.

Guaranteed work.

North End Moving Services

Local or Long Distance Polite & Professional

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

RENOVATIONS

Bayside Plumbing & Gas Fitting

ROOFING

250-765-3191

ED-SON’S

250-864-5450

HONEY DO CUSTOM GARDEN/CARPENTRY

PLUMBING

www.kelownadeckandrail.com www. kelownadeckandrail.com

1 ton dump truck

Our 1st 10 customers save their HST! Landscaping, irrigation, patios, retaining walls & water features.

EXPERIENCED CRAFTSMEN QUALITY WORKMANSHIP SERVICE YOU CAN TRUST

• Bath Remodels • Decks • Drywall

• Kitchen Remodels • Painting • Plumbing

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

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

MEMBER

Canadian Homebuilders Association

Licensed, Bonded & Insured Independently Owned and Locally Operated

FEATURE

TILE SETTER Artistic Ceramics.

Custom tile setting.

Travertine, marble, granite & ceramic.

Decks, kitchen, baths.

Guaranteed work.

Call 250-870-1009

B16 www.kelownacapnews.com

Services

Friday, March 9, 2012 Capital News

Services

Services

Cleaning Services

Garden & Lawn

SHOW Home Cleaning. Let us shine for you. Residential/ Commercial, ofďŹ ce/ construction. Bonded & insured. Call 250-212-6101

1-1-1- All Exterior Hedge & Tree Specialist. Downsizing bracing, trimming, pruning, sculpturing & removing of hedges & trees. Fully Insured.

Call Dave (250)-212-1716

Painting & Decorating

WILL do all types of cleaning, Experienced, 778-753-3326, $18/hr

Computer Services 12/7 A MOBILE COMPUTER TECH. CertiďŹ ed 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 JOURNEYMAN Carpenter for framing, ďŹ nishing, additions, decks. Richard. 250-717-7043 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/Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Drywall, Framing, Painting, Finâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d Carpentry etc. Ken, 250-212-9588

Electrical A&S ELECTRIC. Resid/Comm Wiring. New constr, renov. & service changes. licâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d & bonded. Steve 864-2099 (cont #90929)

Excavating & Drainage COLLEE Excavating & Bobcat Sewer Hookups, Rock Walls, Rock Breaking, 250-860-5670

Fencing CEDAR Panels, Gates, Custom fencing & Decks. Quality Work. Josef 250-864-7755.

Floor ReďŹ nishing/ Installations LEW Cat Ent. Carpet, Lino, Tiles, Hrdwd, Lam. Free est.

Great rates. Lewis @ 3176889 Work Guaranteed.

NEED Installer? We install carpet, lino, hardwood, laminate. Andreas 250-863-3402.

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

Auctions

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Ace of Spades. Tree, hedge & shrub pruning. Aeration & Power Raking. 250-878-1315 Gordonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Quality Lawn Care.

Pruning, Trimming, Dethatching & Aerating. Yard Clean Ups. 250-863-8935

M&S LAWN & GARDEN

F.J. MARK LTD. PAINTING Quality workmanship & service. Call Fred 250-863-9373 RADAS Custom Painting. 24 yrs exp., Prof. and Clean. DJ 250-808-5555, Rada 863-7606

Plumbing BAYSIDE Plumbing & Gas Fitting Service. H/W tanks. QualiďŹ ed & Reliable. 250-317-2279

RooďŹ ng & Skylights

Power Raking, Mowing, Pruning, Yard Clean-up, General Maintenance, Irrigation, Complete Landscaping, Retainer Walls, Water Features.

Free Estimates Jim 250-861-3693

RIGHT Way RooďŹ ng. Specializing in repairs & re-roofs.

Much more!Ask 250-808-1473 RYDER ROOFING LTD. Free est, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;From a hole in your roof to a whole new roof.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 250-7653191.

Handypersons

Rubbish Removal

NEED a hand inside or out from painting to yard work.

250-215-1712, 250-768-5032

250-808-0733 SKYHIGH DISPOSAL. Full service Junk Removal & Bin Rentals.

ED-SONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S 1 Ton Dump Truck. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Anything you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t haul, give me a callâ&#x20AC;?!(250)-718-1595 OK Junk. Best rates, free est.

Call 250-469-3275 okjunk.com

Home Improvements BUILDING? Renovating? See www.buildmyhouse.org.

Only the best trades!

GREAT Canadian Builders Ltd. All interior & exterior renovation work. 1-250-488-0407 HILLTOP REMODELING. Your wish is my desire, we can ďŹ x all your renovation needs. Decks, Bathrooms, Kitchens ETC. Call (250)-4915992 or (250)-864-7934

Home Repairs

Snowclearing SNOW Removal, sanding, comm.lots/acreage.Tremblayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Excavating. 250-979-8033

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 JOEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MOVING.reasble rates fully equipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d trucks, local-long dist, no job too small470-8194 NORTH END Moving Service Local/Long Distance. Free Estimates 250-470-9498

Auctions

AUCTION AUCTION

Tree Services 1-1-1- All Exterior Hedge & Tree Specialist. Downsizing bracing, trimming, pruning, sculpturing & removing of hedges & trees. Fully Insured.

Call Dave (250)-212-1716

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay 800 lb round bales: this years grass hay $50./bale, last years grass hay $25./bale.

Shavings & Sawdust available 250-804-6720 EXCELLENT Quality grass hay and grass alfalfa mix hay.

No rain barn stored $4-$6 bale. Straw $5 bale.

250835-4748 or 250-833-9595 HAY FOR SALE Grass & alfalfa grass, 1st & 2nd cut, small squares 70 lb bales. (250)546-8010 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

Garage Sales

Furniture WESTERN STAR AUCTIONS. Buying Estates, Tools, Collectableâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Furniture. Cash Paid or Consignment to Auction. #8-730 Stremel Rd. (778)753-5580

Pet Services ACTIVE Dog? Training fr $80/mth CALL NOW Pawsitive Choices 250-768-2011

Pets AKC Yorkie puppies avail now, champion blood lines, home raised, beautiful baby doll & traditional, adorable puppies.$650.1-806-402-9414.

Email: tom5291@gmail.com Purebred registered Havanese pups, great disposition, litter trained, 1st shots, many different colors to choose from, great pets for any family.

For information call 1-250-8324923 or 1-250-517-7579.

WOLF HYBRID Cubs reserve. now. Sun Valley Wolf Kennels www.sunvalleywolfkennels.com 250-765-4996 Kelowna, BC

Guns* Knives* Military Antiques Show & Sale Sat. Mar 10; 9-5 Sun., Mar 11; 9-3 HERITAGE PARK, 44140 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack (exit 116 of hwy 1)

BUY - SELL - SWAP Gord, 604-880-4706 or Al, 604-941-8489 see our website:www.HSCSbc.ca

Appliances ATTRACTIVE Black Fridge.

Top Freezer 20 cubic ft 68â&#x20AC;?H Great cond. $299 (250)7188182

$100 & Under AEROBIC Climber Stepper, excellent cond., $40 obo. 250862-9571 BBQ. 2 burner plus side burner, $50. Call 250-769-2158 BROWN Patio set. Table and 4 chairs. Like new. $75 (250)766-3814 FOLDING Yard Sale Table 30 x72 $20 (250)860-2101 LARGE Dog Crate with Tray, $75. 250-762-5514 USED Steel kitchen sink, $15.

250-862-9571

Garage Sales

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MARCH 17 â&#x20AC;˘ 11AM

Dodds Will Auction a Large Quantity of New & Used Food Service Equip Including Deli, Pizza, Bakery, Coffee Shop & More From Stores in the Vernon and Lower Mainland Areas.

PARTIAL LIST INCLUDES: New Uniworld Mixer, New Mincer/Grinder, New Adcraft 4 Burner Table Top Gas Hotplate, New Stainless Steel Shelves & Stands, New Pots, Frypans, New Anvil Meat Grinder.

Vulcan Table Top Range, Garland 2 Burner & 4 Burner Range, Vulcan Flat Top Range, Pizza Ovens, Display Coolers, Stainless & Glass CocaCola Coolers, Ovens, Pizza Warmers, Cappuccino Machines, Deep Fryers, Champion 4 Burner Gas Hotplate. Delfield 3 Door Stainless Refrigerator, Unican Dbl Door Refrigerator, 2 Conveyor Pizza Ovens, Milner 4 Door Cooler. Stainless Sinks, Coffee Brewer, Coffee Grinder, Ice Maker, Small Stainless Hood, Vulcan Soup Maker & More.

Food Court Style Tables with Chairs & Much More.

New Consignments Arriving Every Day. We Are Also Still Taking Consignments of Clean Restaurant Equipment.

DATE: Saturday, March 17, 2012 TIME: 11:00 AM PLACE: 3311 - 28th Avenue, Vernon, BC VIEWING: Fri., March 16, 8:30AM-5:00PM; Sat. 8:30AM-11:00AM

Dodds Auction â&#x20AC;˘ 3311 28th Ave., Vernon 250-545-3259 â&#x20AC;˘ 1-866-545-3259

View photos online at www.doddsauction.com

Misc. for Sale

$100 & Under

Antiques / Vintage

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

Merchandise for Sale

TABLE Saw, rebuilt motor various blades. $55. Call 250769-2158

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

Landscaping

Merchandise for Sale

Feed & Hay

Merchandise for Sale

Swimming Pools/ Hot Tubs

Merchandise for Sale

*HAY-SALES-GUARANTEED Quality Grass, Alfalfa, Mixed square bales, round bales & Silage bales. Delivery avail.

(250)804-6081,(250)833-6763.

McLeery Ranch, Armstrong.

Alfalfa/Alfalfa Grass small squares, exc hay $6. Haylage $40., Dry Rounds $50.; 1250-546-0420, 250-503-8184 ROUND bale silage. 4x4 bales. Alfalfa grass mix ďŹ rst crop. 400 bales $35 each. Discount on larger orders. Enderby, BC. 250-838-6684 roell@nowcom.ca

Sundecks

LARRYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Handyman & Reno Serv., Lg. & Sm. jobs, GrafďŹ tti Removal etc., 250-718-8879

CALL Exquisite Lawn & Landscaping to book your Spring Cleanup and Weekly LawnMaintenance. 250.300.0520 GLM Landscaping & Irrigation Our 1st 10 customers save their HST! 250-864-5450

Pets & Livestock

$200 & Under NEAR New Sears Kenmore Cannister Vaccuum, $150.

250-762-5514

$300 & Under 3/4â&#x20AC;? Oak hardwood ďŹ&#x201A;ooring NEW in boxes. 200 sqft 300 obo (250)766-3814 GREAT Quality Modern Armoire w/ sliding doors. Fits 37â&#x20AC;?

TV 72â&#x20AC;?H $300 250-718-8182

$500 & Under FOUR Limited Edition Jim Daly Prints, $500, Must be sold as a set, 250-768-4309

Food Products PEROGIES, Borsch & Cabbage Rolls for sale. Coming soon to your Farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market.

Drop by or phone orders at 778-478-2490

Free Items FREE: 2 pairs of cross country skis with boots & suits. 250762-5217 FREE: Beige 4pce sectional sofa. Must be picked up. Call 250-861-1077 FREE: Double Boxspring & Mattress, in Excellent Condition. You pick up, 764-7204 FREE Old English Pedestal Dining Table. Pulls out to oval.

Needs some TLC. Call (250)212-4417 after 8pm.

FREE pick up , appliances or any kind of metal. Call (250)765-9303, 250-212-3122 FREE P/U- Appliances, Rads, Batteries, Old machinery, vehicles. Harley 778-821-1317

Firewood/Fuel

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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

Heavy Duty Machinery A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges / Equipment Wheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63â&#x20AC;&#x2122; & 90â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cabsâ&#x20AC;?20â&#x20AC;&#x2122;40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;45â&#x20AC;&#x2122;53â&#x20AC;&#x2122; New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & StorageCall 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc. All insurance in place to work on your property. 250-260-0217

Medical Supplies SHOPRIDER Mobility Scooter & Powerchair Dealer. Free in home demos. Stairlifts & Platform Lifts, Kelowna: 250764-7757 Vernon: 250-5423745 T-free 888-542-3745 www.okmobility.ca

Misc. for Sale FOR

SALE

Charming Gas Fireplace Perfect for curling up of Perfect for curling up in front in front of with that with that special someone. (house someone. included) special (house included)

www.royallepagekelowna.com www.royallepagekelowna.com Fresh Nuts â&#x20AC;˘ New Crop Dried Fruit Fine Confection â&#x20AC;˘ Gourmet Gifts

Furniture ALL MARCH LONG Pink Tag Sale save up to 50% off the last tag price!

USED FURNITURE ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES MANY RECENT ARRIVALS!

OK Estates Furniture and More, 3292 Hwy 97N, 1.5km N of McCurdy.

250-807-7775 11-5 Tues-Sat FOUR Piece oak bedroom suite, includes hutch, dresser & 2 night stands. $1000 OBO 250-768-4309 STAR STORES NOW OPEN look for the RED awnings #9-1753 Dolphin Ave Kel (corner of Kirshner & Dolphin). Antiques, furniture, tools, hardware & much more! Come in & Browse 9:30am-5:00pm MonSat. We also buy quality items, households & estates pls phone 250-212-6144

Garage Sales

Spring Clearance!

HARVEST EVENT ONLINE

MARCH 1 - 15 Visit our website to place your order online!

NO ORDER MINIMUM â&#x20AC;Ś WE SHIP TO YOU.

1-877-639-2767 www.ranchovignola.com Best of the New Crop â&#x20AC;Ś from the Farm to your Community

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

QUEEN size Simmons Beauty Rest Box & Mattress, Excellence Series non-ďŹ&#x201A;ip pillowtop. $250, King also available, can deliver. 250-215-8309

Garage Sales

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MOVING Sale, March 10 &11, 8am-1pm. Solid oak dresser, metal wine racks, dishes, bedding, camping stuff & outdoor ďŹ&#x201A;ower pots. Everything must go! 1636 Willow Crescent.

SAT March 10th 9am. Downsizing Moving Sale. Yard tools, weed wackers, lawn mower, power tools, hand tools, band saw, lawn chairs, dinette set, 1920-30â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oak 6 chairs buffet, corner hutch, bird bath, western saddle & rack, kitchen pots & pans & MORE.4583 Bonjour Rd. 250-764-7633

While we try to ensure all advertisements appearing in the Kelowna Capital News are placed by reputable businesses with legitimate offers, we do caution our readers to undertake due diligence when answering any advertisement, particularly when the advertiser is asking for monies up front.

Refund Policy Our ads are non-refundable when booked for less than 4 weeks (12 issues), when cancelling a 4 week ad you will be refunded in weekly increments only, calculated at the appropriate discount level. Refunds not available for 1/2 price promotion.

Misc. Wanted

Cash for Vintage Clothing & A cc., Costume & Estate Jewelry. Will pickup 250-769-7975 LOCAL Coin Collector, looking to buy collections, Mint & Proof sets, Accumulations, Olympic, Gold, Silver Coins Etc. Any amount. Please Call Chad at 250-863-3082.

PRIVATE Collector buying coins from Royal Canadian Mint. I can buy big coin collections too! Todd 250-864-3521

Real Estate Apt/Condos for Sale

$126,000 Rutland. Seniors Top Flr. Great view. Secured Parking. MLS Ken Dempsey Remax (250)-717-5000 CLEAN, Bright Top Floor 55+ Condo. Fresh paint. 6 Appliances. $185,900 MLS. Charlene Bertrand Coldwell Banker(250)-870-1870

IMMACULATE 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 conďŹ dential, no obligation, FREE market evaluation of your property call Mark Jontz, Royal Lepage 250-861-6002 or cell 250-717-6330 anytime.

Houses For Sale

$269,000 Rutland 3bd, 2baths Rancher. 2FPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Fenced yard, MLS. Ken Dempsey Remax (250)-717-5000

$314,000 Downtown with suite 3bdrms 2bths 2 laundryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2 FPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s MLS Ken Dempsey Remax (250)-717-5000

MORTGAGES LOW RATES. 5YR. 3.19% VARIABLE 2.85% 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 conďŹ dential, no obligation, FREE market evaluation of your property call Mark Jontz, Royal Lepage 250-861-6002 or cell 250-717-6330 anytime.

Capital News Friday, March 9, 2012

Real Estate Houses For Sale

Mobile Homes & Parks $35,500 Rutland 2bdrm.

Comfortable Clean Carport, RV prkng. MLS. Ken Dempsey Remax (250)-717-5000 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 FACTORY DIRECT WHOLESALE modular homes, manufactured homes, and park models. New homes starting as low as $37,209, 16 wides $49,183, and double wides $70,829. www.hbmodular.com or 877976-3737 The Home Boys.

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, Call (250)-769-6614

✰ Mr. Mobile Home, Certified Factory Outlet. Single, Double, Triple Wide Homes and More.

From Shipping/Handling Thru Complete Installation.

We Service What We Sell.

Come in, Call or Click for Your Price is Right Quote!

1-800-782-3122 www.accenthomes.ca

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.

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 1BD, $650+utils, close to all amens, NP. Call 250-8614700 1BD Very Clean. Fresh paint.

Adult Builiding. NS. NP. Walk to DT. or Hospital. Laundry facilities and Utils incl’d Rental Incentives avail. Avail immed. $795. Call 250-878-0119 or 250 878-0136 2-bdrm BELGO AREA, Rutland Rd. S. $900 + hydro, f/s/w/d, NO PETS, on bus rte.

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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 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.

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

1 bdrm home,Vernon, pleasant location, large workshop & garden no pets. $850. Avail now.250-542-9154.

2BD Mobile on private property, newly reno’d, KLO area, working couple pref, max 2 people, NS, small pet neg. $875+utils. 250-762-6627 3BDRM House, close to all ammenities, $1100/mo. NS, NP. 250-470-7291 447 McCurdy Rd & 507 & 447 Hein Rd. 2bdrm, stove, fridge, w/d, from $900. Call 317-8844 4BDRM, 1.5 full bath, small deck, dog welcome. washer $1500 utils incl. 250-762-9703 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.(250)-869-2186, 250-765-5267 FULL House w/bsmt. 5bdrm, 3bth, Glenmore area. $1800+ utils 250-717-3010, 469-2322 Newly reno’d 5bdrm Quiet area, nr. school & rec centre.

Lrg yard & garden area. NS. No drinkers or Druggies. $1650/mo May 1st Call (250)491-5992 ,or 864-7934 RUTLAND - 3bdrm, 2baths, near school/bus. Very nice, quiet neighborhood Avail. now.

NP, $1300/mo + utils. Call 250-765-3002, 250-863-5616 SHANNON Lk. 4 bd, 4bth, liv., din. & fam. Dbl grg, all appl’s, NP, NS, $1500 + utils & DD. Avail Apr. 1, 250-763-3495

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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 ROTH Towers, 1938 Pandosy St. 2bd suite, 6-storey concrete building, on bus rt., near hospital, lake & Downtown.

Heat & hot water incl. $895.

Call 250-878-7953 Spacious 2bdrm close Capri Center mall in Newly renovated building fr st dw ac hotwater Ug parking laundry services avail. Avail immed $875/mo (250)860-7416 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

2BD upper 1/2 duplex, lndry, newly reno’d, utils incl, $1000 Avail immed. 250-212-4972 3BD, 2full bth, livingrm, diningrm, kitchen, 5appls, all window blinds, 2 balconies, garage. NP. Avail April 1. Call 250-860-8583 3BDRM Near Costco, fridge, stove, w/d, sundeck, carport, fenced yard. April 1, $950 + utils. Phone 250-762-7406 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 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

Mobile Homes & Pads 4 Units for rent. $750-$935.

Westside. NP. Call 250-3000983 & 250-717-1033 RENT To Own. 3bdrm 2 bath,+den also for rent, 3bdrm, 2bath+den. Natasha (250)8263702 Avail.Immediately.

WOOD Lk. View 3bd, 2bath 3levels, strg, crprt $1250+utils.

Pets negot. (250)766-4322

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THINKING OF SELLING YOUR PROPERTY? For a confidential, no obligation, FREE market evaluation of your property call Mark Jontz, Royal Lepage 250-861-6002 or cell 250-717-6330 anytime.

Office/Retail HWY 97 North, 1800sq’ of retail, 1500-3300sq’ of indust. & compound.

Rutland area.

2000sq’ Retail. 250-765-3295 NEWLY reno’d office space, w/lake view. 700sq.ft. $750 + T.N. 250-768-9083 Westbank

Rooms for Rent #1 Affordable furnished room DT area, cable, w/d, w.int, quiet, avail immed. 862-9223 #1 Available, Furn’d. Quiet DT area,Int,Cbl/Utils. WD. Wrking/ studnt/senior $400+ 861-5757 FURN’D ROOM for clean, mature, N/S student, working person. Near KLO Campus. Refs & DD req. 250-762-5122.

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1BDRM furn’d suite, $800 all utils incl. parking for 1 vehiccle, bus stop near by, recently reno’d, clean and bright, NS, NP. 250-878-5780

Senior Assisted Living SENIOR Boarding House.

Mission area. Furnished. Incl: All meals, snacks, laundry, utilities, cable TV, private bedroom & livingroom, shared kitchen.$1250 250-317-3341

Shared Accommodation 1Bdrm in Westbank, Share Kitchen, W/D, Cable, Int. & Utils Incl’d. $600 + DD. Call (250)-768-8930 2BDRM MOBILE to share, everything included, $450 D.D.? Jim(250)575-0074

Storage 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

Suites, Lower 1BD now avail. Springvalley area. WD, FS, all utils, sep ent., patio, parking, NS, NP, single person $750+DD. Call 250-763-5024

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1bdrm, Rutland, private entry, laundry, $650/mo + 1/3 utils.

Avail Mar. 1st for single person. NS, NP, 250-765-5099 1 Person, 1200 sqft. NS, NP, pet, $900 incl all utils, close to ammens. Glenrosa, 768-6764 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 bsmt suite, $900 incl utils. NP, NS, avail immed.

250-769-0076, 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 2BD lrg bright kitchen, all appls., partially furn’d. Pets ok.

Quiet, private, charming & very clean. $850mo. 766-1265 2BDRM, Above ground suite with view of the city. Close to UBCO. $975 utils included.

250-491-9340 2 Large Bdrm Winfield. Priv entry NS. NP. Laundry $840 incl. utils. (250)766-3395 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.

BRIGHT, 2 bedroom suite, NS, NP, utilities included, $950/month. 250-717-1920

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Sorry NO Pets. Well Managed Building (250)-861-5605 or (250)-861-5657

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Duplex / 4 Plex $1400, 4 bdrm, 2 bath, updated, Knox Mtn, 723 Trenchplace, family & pet ok. Ken 250-862-2532 2BDRMS. Great Location.

WD, big yard, 2prking spots.

Reno’d. Beautiful area. $875 + utils. Avail Now (250)470-0000

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Room for rent. Furn’d bdrm, $475/mo. Call 250-317-2546 ROOM For Rent, with small kitchen & full bathroom, $475 incl utils. 250-491-9340 RUTLAND furnished room for working man, 30+, livingroom, TV, kitchen, laundry, utils incl, $490+DD. Call 250-864-0770

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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

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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Lower Mission 180° Lakeview Approx 4500 sq.ft with mortgage helper.

Suitepays $200,000 of the mortgage. Granite, updated floor coverings and trim. Fuel efficient furnace & A/C. 6bdrm, 4 bath with skylights throughout. 2 lg decks, hot tub, double garage & new roof. Asking $710,000. Call Gary at 250-764-7572

250-763-7114 HIGHLY sought after waterfront on beautiful 10 Mile Lake. Main fl laundry, vaulted living room, maple kitchen. 4 bedrooms upstairs, Lg master w/balcony. Barn, extensive landscaping, + + + B&B potential. w w w. f o r s a l e b y o w n er.com/23757172.

Asking $725,000, willing to negotiate. 250991-7994 for appt to view.

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.

MOVE IN “0” DOWN Down Payment Holding you back from owning your own Home?

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5 appls FANTASTIC VIEW of the city with “0 “ Down OAC Monthly payments only $931.00 1block to Plaza 33 Shopping Center Child & Pet Friendly Please call

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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

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Bright, bachelor suite, sep ent, shared lndry, no smoking, $525 + utils & DD. Ref’s. 250763-0312

3BD, 1bth, Rutland, recent reno, NS, NP, not suitable for younger children. $1050+utils Lndry hook-ups. 250-763-9693

2BD+den, 2bth, 5appls, close to shops, parks, bus. NS, NP. Ref’s req’d. $1200+utils & DD. Call 250-765-2932 NEWLY Built, 2bdrms, & 2.5 baths, 5 appls, A/C, priv. patio, Hospital Area. $1450, Avail Apr. 1. Call 862-1701

2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GT, Sedan, auto, 29,000km, grey V6, $9500 (250)545-8604 2005 Mustang GT, conv, 300hp, 5spd, 40K, perfect cond, red w/red leather interior, Senior driven, $14,995. (250)542-5337

SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equipment. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10.

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BRIGHT, clean, cozy 1bd, lvl entry.

Vegetable & flower gardens, natural gas, AC, WD, int, cbl, all utils incl $750. Avail immed. Ideal for single woman. Anthony, 250-215-2662

Newly renovated 1 bdrm bsmt suite. Gordon/ KLO Area. w/d $780 utils. incl’d + DD. Avail.

March 1st Call 250-212-3299

Dilworth 2bd lrg 1300 sqft.

Open concept. Insuite laundry SS appls. NP. NS. $1150 incl utils. April 1st (250)448-6483

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

FULLY Furn’d, near Costco, utils, int, W/D incl. 1 person only, bath & kitch. upstairs, $480/mo. Annette 869-1867.

WESTBANK, Near New Wal Mart area. Nice 2bdrm suite.

Ideal for Seniors, gas fp, w/d, np, ns, Call 250-869-2140

3RM furn sts, $695 & lr $795 +lights. Lake/Colg/Shops. NS resp adlt. NP. 762-0317 6rngs 4BD upper flr, 5appls, sep.entry & laundry,1 bath FP, NS, NP. No parties! $1200+ 1/2utils. Rutland.250-807-2006 Lg Br. 2bd, 5 app, Patio, Pkg, Lake, Colg, Shops. NS, Resp Adult, NP. $835/mo. 762-0317 NS, Resp. Adt, NP, furn, lg, br, 3rm. ste. $785/mo, smaller 3 rm ste, $695/mo, nr lake, colg, shops, 762-0317, msg 6 rings

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: Estate of KATHERINE BAYDAK, also know as KATHY BAYDAK, also known as KAY BAYDAK, also known as KALENA BAYDAK formerly of 1450 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia.

Creditors and others having claims against the estate of the above deceased are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executors, at #3011665 Ellis Street, Kelowna, British Columbia V1Y 2B3, on or before April 6, 2012, after which date the Executors will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it having regard to the claims of which the Executors then have notice. Howard Shannon and Wayne Ruryk Executors by Pushor Mitchell LLP Lawyers attention Vanessa DeDominicis telephone: (250)-762-2108

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INFORMATION for District Water Users 445 Glenmore Rd, Kelowna BC V1V 1Z6 Phone (250)763-6506 Fax (250)763-5688 www.glenmoreellison.com

The District will conduct its spring water main Àushing from March 5th to April 19th, 2012 as follows:

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DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

One too many cars, so she’s gotta go. Very reliable.

Brand new cooling system, tires have 70-90% tread left.

Leather seats, power everything. There are some scratches & dents above the drivers wheel well and on the bumper. Also needs a splash of paint. Very comfortable travel car or a great starter car!

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Sealed proposals clearly marked on the outside of the envelope with the words “R12-008 Regional Growth Strategy Discussion Papers RFP” will be received at the Regional District of Central Okanagan Reception, 1450 KLO Road, Kelowna, BC up until 3pm, Local Time, March 22nd, 2012. The Request for Proposal (RFP) will not be opened publicly.

RFP documents may be obtained at no charge from the Regional District of Central Okanagan website (www.regionaldistrict.com/purchasing) or from the Regional District of Central Okanagan Reception, 1450 KLO Road, Kelowna, BC V1W 3Z4.

1992 FORD F-150 XLT

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The Regional District reserves the right to reject any or all responses, to waive defects in any bid or proposal document and to accept any proposal or offer which it may consider to be in the best interest of the Regional District. The lowest price proposal or offer will not necessarily be accepted.

Trucks & Vans 1983 KW COE 30’ Deck. Runs good $2500 OBO ALSO 1986 Western Star Tractor, New 5th wheel, battery & exhaust.

Strong running 400. Drives good, $5000 OBO, OR $6000 for both. (250)808-4159

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UBCO Zone – includes UBCO, Kelowna Airport, Airport Ind’l Park, Yaletown Condos, Glenmore Rd. N & areas of Curtis Rd.

Mar 12 – 16

Ellison (east of Airport)

March 19 – 23

Scenic Zone/Upper Glenmore Bench – area generally bound by McKinley, Scenic, Valley, Sexsmith & Lougheed Rds. Includes Longhill Rd., College Heights & Solterra subdivision.

Mar 26 – 30

Glenmore Zone West – area generally bound by Kathler, Snowsell, Glenmore, Glenmeadows, Moubray & Drake Rds.

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Glenmore Zone East – area generally bound by Union, Valley, Summit & Glenmore/Snowsell Rds.

Apr 10 - 12

Wilden

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Quail Ridge including Aberdeen Hall

April 18 – 19

Dry Valley Rd. area

Flushing occurs between 8:00am and 3:30pm. Avoid doing laundry during these times. During this period you may experience variations in the water pressure and some discoloration in the water. If you experience discoloration, run the cold-water tap until the water runs clear. Please check your water for clarity prior to using.

You can visit the GEID website at www.glenmoreellison.com for schedule updates, expanded list of streets and when GEID crews will be in your speci¿c area. Residents who wish direct noti¿cation about spring Àushing can email hbauer@geid.org. Please include your street address in your email request.

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS The City of Kelowna is accepting submissions for the following food vendor opportunity:

Food Concession Waterfront Park (Tugboat Bay) and/or Gyro Beach Park An optional information meeting is scheduled for March 22, 2012, 1 pm in Knox Mountain Meeting Room, 4th Flr at City Hall.

Sealed submissions clearly marked on the outside of the envelope with the above-mentioned title will be received at the Office of the Property Manager, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna, BC up until 3pm, Local Time, April 11, 2012. The submissions will not be opened publicly.

The City reserves the right to reject any or all responses, to waive defects in any submission documents and to accept any submission or offer which it may consider to be in the best interest of the City. The lowest or any submission or offer will not necessarily be accepted.

Contract to be awarded April 18, 2012.

Submission documents may be obtained at kelowna. ca/business under Business Opportunities, then link to Concession Opportunity or by contacting Tammy Abrahamson at tabrahamson@kelowna.ca or 250-4698659, at no charge, or from the City of Kelowna Real Estate and Building Services Department, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 1J4. kelowna.ca

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Spring into action: Protecting your home Tax credit proposed for first time buyers Glenn Cooper

pesticide bans—and in tandem with science, it works to kill weeds without harming your lawn.”

CONTRIBUTOR

The flowers are blooming, the birds are singing and our homes have a bad case of the winter blues.

But before you tackle those dirty chores, remember that spring cleaning is a tradition that serves a very useful purpose—to rid the home and exterior property of the build up that has occurred during the winter months.

“The winter season brings a lot more headaches than cold weather and snow,” said Wayne Ross, insurance expert at Aviva Canada.

“Many of the effects of winter are noticed in the spring and it’s important to take care of those problems before they lead to serious property damage.”

Ross offers four simple tips to help make exterior spring cleaning a breeze this year: • Inspect your property: Frozen ground can cause shifts in your landscaping and patios which, if left unattended, can result in costly repairs and injuries. Be sure to inspect your walkways and driveways for cracks.

• Remove debris from your gutters: Ensure that leaves and dirt are removed to prevent water blockage.

• Repair damage to your roof: Replace missing or damaged shingles to prevent leaking roofs.

• Examine fences-

Housing start update

KITCHEN UPDATES

CONTRIBUTED

AS THE HUB of the house, the kitchen is one of the most popular rooms in people’s homes, and one that is often the focus of interior home renovations projects. around your property and pool: Ensure fences are still sturdy and lock properly to prevent injury and intruders from entering your yard.

By following these helpful tips, you can prevent injury and ensure that your property is in shape and ready for the warm weather, Ross says.

For more information on how to protect your home, talk to your insurance broker or visit www. avivacanada.com.

WEED CAMPAIGN If a weed-free lawn is important for your family enjoyment throughout the summer, you may be looking for some serious help now that most Can-

adian municipalities uphold pesticide bans.

Indeed if you’ve already been looking for help but the weed infested areas are just getting worse, it looks like a highly effective ‘broadcast’ product is in the shops this year.

“One of the most exciting innovations is a weed control product that is made with iron,” said Natalie Jones at Scotts Canada, a leading name in lawn care.

“It was introduced last year under the name EcoSense Weed B Gon— and now it’s also available in a concentrate format designed for large areas of a weed infested lawn.

“The product is ingen-

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation reports 27 Kelowna area housing starts in February 2012 compared to 58 homes the same

iously formulated to kill weeds but not the lawn.

Once applied, it penetrates into the cell structure of the plant to kill it from the inside out.”

If you have a lot of weeds throughout your lawn, Jones advises to simply attach the readyto-spray product on the end of your hose, or mix the concentrate format according to instructions.

Then spray across all weed-infested areas.

“With a concentrated formula like this, you can see a difference in just a few hours as the weeds turn black, shrivel up and die,” said Jones.

“It’s a welcomed, effective solution; it’s available in communities with

month in 2011.

“Rental apartment construction increased the number of housing starts in February 2011,” explained

As the hub for so much of a family’s activity, the kitchen is one of the most popular rooms in a home.

So it’s no surprise that with all the cooking and entertaining, the heart of the home can suffer from some natural wear and tear.

The good news is making kitchen cabinets look like new again can be quite cost-effective with some easy do-it-yourself projects. Here’s how: Update the hardware: Chipped or worn or out cabinet knobs and pulls are easy to replace— and affordable too.

Prices range from about $1 for a basic knob to $5 for a beautiful polished nickel knob or chrome finish handle.

Brighten with a fresh coat of paint: If new kitchen cabinets are not in the budget, consider updating worn or wood grain finish cabinets using a cabinet transformation kit.

Add panel moulding: Another option for giving cabinets a facelift is adding more detail—essentially a panel effect—with wood moulding. This doit-yourself project will require more work, but results in a completely new look. Once the moulding has been applied, finish with a fresh coat of paint and enjoy the new look.

CMHC market analyst Paul Fabri.

“Single detached homes have been the focus of new home construction this year.”

Subject to legislative approval, the provincial government has proposed a one-time refundable income tax credit worth up to $10,000.

The B.C. First- Time New Home Buyers’ Bonus will be a temporary program in place until March 31, 2013.

Among the requirements to qualify for the bonus are that applicants must be an eligible first-time new home buyer and must be purchasing an eligible new home.

To qualify as a new first-time home buyer, you must purchase or build a new home located in B.C. You, or you and your spouse or common law partner, must have never owned a primary residence and you must file a 2011 B.C. resident personal income tax return.

If you moved to B.C. after December 2011, you must file a 2012 B.C. resident personal tax return.

People who move to B.C. after Dec. 31, 2012, will not be eligible for the bonus.

Qualifiers must also be eligible for the B.C. HST New Housing Rebate and the home must be lived in as your primary residence.

A home must be new to be eligible. This includes newly constructed homes and substantially renovated homes that are purchased from a builder or an owner-built home.

The bonus will be available for new homes purchased from a builder that have a written agreement of purchase and sale that is entered into on or after Feb. 21, 2012. HST must be payable on the home and again no one else can have claimed the bonus on the home in the past.

The bonus is available for homes that are ownerbuilt where a written agreement of purchase and sale is entered into on or after Feb. 21, 2012. The construction of the home must be complete or the home must be occupied by April 1, 2013.

As well, to qualify a substantially renovated home, the interior of the home must have at least 90 per cent or more of the home removed and/ or replaced.

The amount of the bonus is equal to five per cent of the purchase price of the home to a maximum of $10,000. For higher income earners, the bonus will be reduced based on your household net income.

Of Prime Interest is a collaboration of mortgage professionals Trish Balaberde, 250-470-8324, trishb@ kelownahomemortgages.ca; Arlyne Wilson, 250-8621818, awilson@lenderapproved.ca; Darwyn Sloat, 250-718-4117, dsloat@kelownahomemortgages. ca; Kristin Rosdal, 250-878-3007, kristin@kelownahomemortgages.ca.

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Big White Veteran Meet Bob Smith .................................................................8

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Among life’s great pleasures this time of year is heading out for some

Spring Skiing!

by Glenna Turnbull

That soft, forgiving corn snow turns moguls into pliable, manageable mounds and your edges carve so easily, you’ll feel like you could crank turns forever.

And then, there’s the sun. You can end up more tanned than your friends who went south for Spring Break!

Here at Big White, it’s not uncommon to see people out in their short sleeve shirts and shorts when the mercury starts to soar, but before you strip down too far, there are some sun tips you might want to follow.

With 75,000 new cases of skin cancer each year in Canada, if you don’t want to become another statistic, then you might want to wear sunscreen.

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sure they’re completely covered as statistics also tell us that severe sunburns in childhood can lead to skin cancer when you’re an adult.

Ball caps might work to keep most of the direct sun off your face but remember the snow works like a giant mirror, reflecting the UV rays back up into your face, so hats just aren’t enough.

Most importantly, remember to protect your eyes. Invest in a good pair of sunglasses with 100% UV rating and wear them.

And last but not least, remember this:

Ski with care and sunscreen yourself well Or your skin will get burnt and hurt like – heck.

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WHITE CRYSTAL INN

#308 Studio $74,900 Lowest price in building! #105 Studio $85,000 Very spacious #218/220 - 2 BEDROM REDUCED $44,500 $184,500. Very deluxe. Fantastic rentals. Show suite condition.

Beautifully finished & furn. Terrific ski in/out loc. in the heart of the Village Plaza. Bldg. has exterior hot tub, sauna, restaurant/bar. Great rentals.

MLS®10017016, 10033918 & 10019527

#1 TIMBER RIDGE

BEST UNIT IN THE BUILDING! This one has it all! Top floor, corner unit 3 bdrm., 2 bath, private hot tub, panoramic mountain & valley views, 2 car garage, beautifully furnished.

Ski right to your door. MLS®10031253 Just $299,900. View virtual tours at www. harrypettit.com

308 CHATEAU ON THE RIDGE

#2 BLACK ROCK MANOR

SUPER PRICED 4 BDRM + DEN! Right SNOWPINES - PROBABLY THE HILL’S BEST on the run! Ski in/out. Updated flooring, BUY!! 3 bdrm. Over 1800 sq.ft. Fantastic price for the furnishings. Gas fireplace. Views south size! Brand new. Ski in/out! Wonderfully spacious. Views of Mtns. In floor heating. Gourmet kitchen. Dynamite of ski runs & mtns. Living room & family Monashee master ensuite! Easy walk to village. Top quality & finishing. room. MLS®10018171 REDUCED AGAIN! Now only $254,900 MLS®10014282 Asking $224,900 View Virtual Tour at www.harrypettit.com

5977D SNOW PINES CRES. SENSATIONAL BUY FOR THIS UPDATED 2 BEDROOM CONDO. Nicely furnished & decorated.

High vaulted ceiling with floor to ceiling windows.

Faces south - great views. Superb location. Ski in/out. Walk to Village on night lit trail. Ready to go. Shows great! Just bring your boards!

MLS®10038531 Only $129,900.

THE PONDEROSA

#210-Best priced 2 bdrm on the hill. Very spacious. Lots of storage. MLS®9226865 Reduced to $154,900 #212-Large studio condo. Full-size kitchen, roomy living room & sleeping area. Loads of storage. Only $69,900 Building has low strata fees. Bldg. is right beside ski run, has sauna/hot tub & is very well managed.

THE INN AT BIG WHITE FROM $54,900

#104 THE LEGACY

Well priced 1 bdrm condo in the Legacy.

Bright, clean open plan w/gas fireplace.

View of ski runs. Bedroom has walk in closet leading into the large bathroom.

Kitchen features sit up eating bar.

Building is situated on the run. Hot Tub. MLS®10028727 Listed $155,900

#17 BULLET CREEK CABIN

Lowest priced Chalet in the village! Over 2100 sq.ft., 3 bdrm w/fully furnished walkout basement.

Enjoy the hot tub on the deck & the fabulous views of Monashee Mtns. Beautifully furnished & finished. Huge vaulted ceiling in living rm/dining rm. Rock faced gas f/p. Family rm, games rm, loft/ den. This will make a wonderful home on the hill.

Listed at $479,900

#9 & #10 ASPENS What a deal! Studio with separate sleeping area condos in the Aspens. Ski in/out location. Beautifully finished. Designer kitchen w/granite countertops. Spacious living rm. Heated slate floors & shower floor. #10 - Only $149,700 MLS®10035900 #9 - Only $152,700 MLS®10035925

SNOW GHOST INN

#209 - BLOW OUT PRICE! LOWEST PRICED 1 bdrm/2 bath condo on hill! MLS®10003970 Just $59,900 #320/320A - Top Floor 3 bdrm unit (2 bdrm condo + 1 bdrm studio lock-off) Super rentals. Exc. condition. Large kitchen & living rm. Fabulous views of Monashee Mtns. MLS®10037376 Only $164,900 Super Village location of Perfection Run! Building has pool, hot tub, racquetball.

#211 Studio $54,900 Lowest price in bldg. #236 1 bdrm $99,900 Lowest priced 1 bdrm on hill.

Village center location. Beautifully furnished.

Studios sleep 4. Swimming pool, hot tub, fitness center, restaurant & pub. Excellent rentals. Unlimited owner use. Condo fees include utilities. MLS®10037801, 10030972, 10030972

#27 TREE TOPS

Stunning 3 level, 3 bdrm townhome w/ middle level loft/bedroom. Beautifully furnished & decorated. 2 storey rock-faced fireplace in the lvg.rm. Ski in/out. Private hot tub. 3 full baths have heated tile floors.

Covered Parking. MLS®10036600 NOW JUST $279,900

#10 THE EDGE-REDUCED $224,900

STUNNING ARCHITECTURE! 3 Bdrm + den. World class design in this 1/2 duplex.

Nothing left out. The best contemporary furniture package. Geothermal heating.

Private garage. 25ft ceilings. Open plan.

Over 2000 sq.ft. Now only $775,000 View virtual tours at www.harrypettit.com

#72 SUNDANCE RESORT

Stunning 3 bdrm townhouse w/incredible ski in/out location. Situated on the slopes at Sundance Resort. The best in quality & cratsmanship. Designer kitchen w/granite counters, amazing wet bar. Wood floors, hot tub on deck. 2 car garage. MLS®10013262 Reduced $90,000!! Now only $499,900

4821A SNOW PINES

Spacious 2 bdrm/2 bath townhome with BSMT SUITE. Suite could rent for $7000/ season. Hot tub on deck. Fantastic views of Monashee Mtns! Very nicely furnished/decorated. Parking for 2.

Easy ski in/out. MLS®10036745 Only $219,900. HST PAID

#24 WHITETAIL - HAPPY VALLEY

Beautifully finished 2 bdrm/2 bath townhouse. Near Gondola, skating, tube park, Day Lodge. Hot tub on the patio.

Private garage. High end furniture/ appliance pkg. Rock-faced f/p. Sitting area in 2nd bdrm. HST HAS BEEN PAID! MLS®10035644 Priced at $199,900

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Please consider supporting us, and you’ll be rewarded by the best smiles in the world.

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by Glenna Turnbull

For those familiar with the highly successful Big Reds at Big White that we’ve held in December the past few seasons, you’ll be excited to know that this Spring, we’re holding our second annual showcase for white wines.

The Okanagan Valley is becoming known around the world for their award winning wines and this is a chance to taste some of the best.

The Village Centre Mall will be filled with booths from our local Okanagan wineries, pouring their best whites for you to try.

Come sip some Chardonnay, savour the Gewurztraminer or delight in the Riesling – try them all from all the different

wineries on hand – you just might walk away with a new favorite!

The Big Reds event sold out and this one is expected to as well, so if you want tickets, you should get them soon.

Tickets are $30, available at the Activities Desk.

Big Whites at Big White is March 31 from 6 to 9 p.m.

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Ski-in/Ski-out location. Blue prints, building plans and engineering drawings included.

Sewer, water & power service. $950,000 MLS®10027946

REDUCED TO SELL! Beautiful top floor unit with loft is over 1,600 sq.ft. Sleeps 10. Large rock fireplace, island kitchen and stainless steel appliances.

Fully furnished. Double car garage. Ski-in/ Ski-Out location. $399,000 MLS®10012893

Let my many years of Big White Real Estate experience work for you!

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Bob Smith was just getting off the gondola and one look at his face told me I needed to talk to himâ&#x20AC;Ś

by Glenna Turnbull â&#x20AC;&#x153;Excuse me, Sir, do you mind me asking, how long have you been skiing at Big White?â&#x20AC;?

It seemed a much politer question than saying, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wow, how old are you?â&#x20AC;?

But he knew what I was asking and as it turns out, Bob is 84 years young! He has been skiing for 75 years, the past 44 of them here at Big White.

Asked if heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d seen a lot of changes at the hill since he started in 1968, he laughed, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even see the hill anymore with all the changes.â&#x20AC;?

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Here at Big White, we have a new Club 65 for Season pass holders aged 65 and older. BeneďŹ ts include some priority parking spots, free coffee, a free tune up and extra discounts on food. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re also eligible for a free 50 + group lesson.

Although itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not something he participates in, the 50+ program is offered through the Big White Ski School every Monday morning from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. It features a group lesson followed by a gourmet lunch. You can register at the Ski and Board School Desk in the Village Centre Mall, call 250-4916101, toll free at 1-866-491-9040 or email them at skischool@bigwhite.com

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CruztheBlues Without a doubt, one of our most beloved events, Cruz the Blues, returns to the mountain a couple more times before the season ends.

by Glenna Turnbull

This fun, free event has helped thousands upon thousands of people discover new favorite runs while searching the mountain looking for the specified intermediate Blue runs you need to find to win.

March 17 and 18 is our final full size Cruz the Blues event but we’ll also have two Mini Cruz the Blues events as well, one running March 12 to 16 and the second going March 26 to 30.

For those unfamiliar with our regular Cruz the Blues event, the way it works is, you register at the Big White Activities Desk inside the Village Centre Mall and they’ll give you a passport for free, which has spots for you to get stamped. Each of the blue runs listed in the passport has a stamper hidden somewhere on the run. All you have to do is find it, stamp your passport and then start looking for the next. You get the entire weekend to fill your passport then prizes and free T-shirts for participants are handed out at the Happy Valley Day Lodge at 4 p.m. on Sunday.

The Mini Cruz the Blues are slightly different. Instead of having to fill a whole passport, each day they’ll announce five Blue runs on the hill you need to find. Get your entry form from the Activities Desk each day in the Village Centre Mall and see how many of the five Blue runs you can find each day!

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Anyone can participate in these free, fun week-long events, so get out there, explore the mountain, and stamp your entry form! Obtain one stamp each day to enter the draw to win the grand prize – a Nintendo Wii! The winners will be drawn on March 16th and 30th.

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SPRIN NG BREA AK MARCH 10TH – APRIL 1ST March 10th & 11th – Red Bull Sugga Event in TELUS Park – Red Bull Sugga event vehicle arrives in TELUS Park featuring Freestyle World Champion HEDSPIN on the decks all day with a High-Ollie Competition at the base of the park.

March 10th-25th – Daily Outdoor BBQ’s in the Village Centre March 10th-25th – TELUS Park events every day, including a $2 BBQ daily!

March 12th-25th – Local DJs in TELUS Park Daily – Includes a Battle of the DJs with great prizes March 13th, 15th, 20th & 22nd – Kids Cookie Decorating in Happy Valley March 14th & 21st – Waffle Eating Contest in Happy Valley March 15th – Big White Family Day 11am-2pm in the Village Centre featuring Games, Prizes, Live Entertainment, Face Painting, BBQ and Free Treats March 31st – Night Rail Jam – 6:00pm in TELUS Park. Email terrainparkevents@bigwhite.com to register

BIG G WHITE ES AT BIG WHITE MARCH 31ST Big White Ski Resort is following up the hugely successful event ‘Big Reds’ with its second annual “Big Whites at Big White”. This event is aimed at showcasing the best white wines from the Okanagan Valley and give our guests an opportunity to taste the variety, quality and individuality from this area. March 31, 6-9pm in the Village Centre Mall. Tickets are $30 per person from the Activities Desk, 250-491-6111.

MONDAY 50 Plus Program - Lesson & Lunch Free Kids Craft Night at Kids Centre Magical Mondays Family Après Ski Wii Night - Family Fun at Happy Valley

9:30am – 1:00pm 4:00pm – 5:00pm 4:00pm – 6:00pm 7:00pm – 9:00pm

TUESDAY Silver Star Mountain Day Trip Family Après Ski at Happy Valley Lodge Skating Party at Happy Valley Free Bingo Night at Happy Valley Lodge

8:00am – 6:00pm 4:00pm – 6:00pm 6:00pm – 8:00pm 6:30pm – 8:00pm

WEDNESDAY Ladies Day - Lesson & Lunch Family Après Ski at Happy Valley Lodge Bonfire & Hot Chocolate at Skating Rink Dinner and Tubing for Kids Minute to Win It at Happy Valley Lodge

10:00am – 1:00pm 4:00pm – 6:00pm 5:00pm – 6:30pm 5:00pm – 8:00pm 6:30pm – 8:30pm

THURSDAY Silver Star Mountain Day Trip Family Après Ski at Happy Valley Lodge Carnival Night at Village Center Mall Trivia Night at Moose Lounge Teen Movie Night at Happy Valley Lodge

8:00am – 6:00pm 4:00pm – 6:00pm 6:30pm – 8:00pm 7:00pm – 9:00pm 8:00pm – 10:00pm

ED DGE CA AMPS S Hosted by Edith Rozsa - Inviting all ladies to join in this series of intimate, fun and focused camps. Join us for a weekend or the winter – guaranteed to improve your skills significantly and you will have a lot of laughs along the way. Mar 3-4 | 24-25

FRIDAY Family Après Ski at Happy Valley Lodge Bonfire & Hot Chocolate at Skating Rink Kids Climbing Wall, Dinner & Movie Teen Wii Night at Happy Valley Lodge Hang Ten Friday Nights ($10 Night Skiing)

4:00pm – 6:00pm 5:00pm – 6:30pm 5:00pm – 8:00pm 7:00pm – 9:00pm 3:30pm – 8:00pm

CRUZ TH HE BLUES S Grab your Cruz the Blues passport, collect all the stamps from as many blue runs (intermediate) as possible and win some great prizes and a Cruz the Blues T-shirt! Mar 17-18 | Mini Cruz The Blues – March 12-16 | 26-30

4:00pm – 6:00pm 5:00pm – 6:30pm 5:00pm – 8:00pm 6:30pm – 8:00pm 8:00pm

FREE SNOW HOST TOURS Free mountain tour from the most knowledgeable locals. Unlock the secrets of Big White. Tours leave from the ‘meeting place’ sign beside the large chair in the Village Plaza at 10:30am daily.

SATURDAY Family Après Ski at Happy Valley Lodge Bonfire & Hot Chocolate at Skating Rink Dinner and Tubing for Kids Carnival Night at Village Center Mall Fireworks in Happy Valley

SUNDAY Inter–Denominational Church Service Catholic Church Mass Family Après Ski at Happy Valley Lodge

8:30am – 9:00am 3:30pm – 4:30pm 4:00pm – 6:00pm

SNOWMOBILING TOURS & MIINI-Z Z'S S Take a guided snowmobile tour in the beautiful Big White back country. Kids will love the Mini snowmobiles and custom made race track! DON’T MISS IT! DOG SLE ED TOURS Mush with your own team of Huskies through our beautiful trails.

A truly Canadian experience! Get a picture to show your friends!

TUBING & ICE SKATING Located at the base of the gondola, this is the largest resort Tube Park & highest altitude Skating Rink in Canada. A must do during your visit to Big White.

HORSE E DRAWN SLEIGH RIDES S Join “Jim, Tom & Jerry” for a traditional Canadian Sleigh Ride through the snow covered wilderness and winter landscape.

SNOW SHOEING & SNOW BIK KIN NG Take our guided snowshoe tour through the Big White back country trails or ride the magic carpet on a K-trak, ski-mountainbike! VERY COOL! SNOW LIMO The only way for non-skiers to join their friends & family on the slopes! Glide along the slopes with your own personal chauffeur.

IC CE CLIM MBING The ice tower is 60 feet of adventure! There’s something for all levels of experience and gear is provided for all age groups, so everyone is welcome to give it a try.

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SPRIN NG BREA AK MARCH 10TH – APRIL 1ST March 10th & 11th – Red Bull Sugga Event in TELUS Park – Red Bull Sugga event vehicle arrives in TELUS Park featuring Freestyle World Champion HEDSPIN on the decks all day with a High-Ollie Competition at the base of the park.

March 10th-25th – Daily Outdoor BBQ’s in the Village Centre March 10th-25th – TELUS Park events every day, including a $2 BBQ daily!

March 12th-25th – Local DJs in TELUS Park Daily – Includes a Battle of the DJs with great prizes March 13th, 15th, 20th & 22nd – Kids Cookie Decorating in Happy Valley March 14th & 21st – Waffle Eating Contest in Happy Valley March 15th – Big White Family Day 11am-2pm in the Village Centre featuring Games, Prizes, Live Entertainment, Face Painting, BBQ and Free Treats March 31st – Night Rail Jam – 6:00pm in TELUS Park. Email terrainparkevents@bigwhite.com to register

BIG G WHITE ES AT BIG WHITE MARCH 31ST Big White Ski Resort is following up the hugely successful event ‘Big Reds’ with its second annual “Big Whites at Big White”. This event is aimed at showcasing the best white wines from the Okanagan Valley and give our guests an opportunity to taste the variety, quality and individuality from this area. March 31, 6-9pm in the Village Centre Mall. Tickets are $30 per person from the Activities Desk, 250-491-6111.

MONDAY 50 Plus Program - Lesson & Lunch Free Kids Craft Night at Kids Centre Magical Mondays Family Après Ski Wii Night - Family Fun at Happy Valley

9:30am – 1:00pm 4:00pm – 5:00pm 4:00pm – 6:00pm 7:00pm – 9:00pm

TUESDAY Silver Star Mountain Day Trip Family Après Ski at Happy Valley Lodge Skating Party at Happy Valley Free Bingo Night at Happy Valley Lodge

8:00am – 6:00pm 4:00pm – 6:00pm 6:00pm – 8:00pm 6:30pm – 8:00pm

WEDNESDAY Ladies Day - Lesson & Lunch Family Après Ski at Happy Valley Lodge Bonfire & Hot Chocolate at Skating Rink Dinner and Tubing for Kids Minute to Win It at Happy Valley Lodge

10:00am – 1:00pm 4:00pm – 6:00pm 5:00pm – 6:30pm 5:00pm – 8:00pm 6:30pm – 8:30pm

THURSDAY Silver Star Mountain Day Trip Family Après Ski at Happy Valley Lodge Carnival Night at Village Center Mall Trivia Night at Moose Lounge Teen Movie Night at Happy Valley Lodge

8:00am – 6:00pm 4:00pm – 6:00pm 6:30pm – 8:00pm 7:00pm – 9:00pm 8:00pm – 10:00pm

ED DGE CA AMPS S Hosted by Edith Rozsa - Inviting all ladies to join in this series of intimate, fun and focused camps. Join us for a weekend or the winter – guaranteed to improve your skills significantly and you will have a lot of laughs along the way. Mar 3-4 | 24-25

FRIDAY Family Après Ski at Happy Valley Lodge Bonfire & Hot Chocolate at Skating Rink Kids Climbing Wall, Dinner & Movie Teen Wii Night at Happy Valley Lodge Hang Ten Friday Nights ($10 Night Skiing)

4:00pm – 6:00pm 5:00pm – 6:30pm 5:00pm – 8:00pm 7:00pm – 9:00pm 3:30pm – 8:00pm

CRUZ TH HE BLUES S Grab your Cruz the Blues passport, collect all the stamps from as many blue runs (intermediate) as possible and win some great prizes and a Cruz the Blues T-shirt! Mar 17-18 | Mini Cruz The Blues – March 12-16 | 26-30

4:00pm – 6:00pm 5:00pm – 6:30pm 5:00pm – 8:00pm 6:30pm – 8:00pm 8:00pm

FREE SNOW HOST TOURS Free mountain tour from the most knowledgeable locals. Unlock the secrets of Big White. Tours leave from the ‘meeting place’ sign beside the large chair in the Village Plaza at 10:30am daily.

SATURDAY Family Après Ski at Happy Valley Lodge Bonfire & Hot Chocolate at Skating Rink Dinner and Tubing for Kids Carnival Night at Village Center Mall Fireworks in Happy Valley

SUNDAY Inter–Denominational Church Service Catholic Church Mass Family Après Ski at Happy Valley Lodge

8:30am – 9:00am 3:30pm – 4:30pm 4:00pm – 6:00pm

SNOWMOBILING TOURS & MIINI-Z Z'S S Take a guided snowmobile tour in the beautiful Big White back country. Kids will love the Mini snowmobiles and custom made race track! DON’T MISS IT! DOG SLE ED TOURS Mush with your own team of Huskies through our beautiful trails.

A truly Canadian experience! Get a picture to show your friends!

TUBING & ICE SKATING Located at the base of the gondola, this is the largest resort Tube Park & highest altitude Skating Rink in Canada. A must do during your visit to Big White.

HORSE E DRAWN SLEIGH RIDES S Join “Jim, Tom & Jerry” for a traditional Canadian Sleigh Ride through the snow covered wilderness and winter landscape.

SNOW SHOEING & SNOW BIK KIN NG Take our guided snowshoe tour through the Big White back country trails or ride the magic carpet on a K-trak, ski-mountainbike! VERY COOL! SNOW LIMO The only way for non-skiers to join their friends & family on the slopes! Glide along the slopes with your own personal chauffeur.

IC CE CLIM MBING The ice tower is 60 feet of adventure! There’s something for all levels of experience and gear is provided for all age groups, so everyone is welcome to give it a try.

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BBQ On those blue sky “Bluebird” days, when that warm Spring sunshine is feeling far too good to go inside for lunch, you’ll find the perfect solution in the Village Centre at Beano’s BBQ Serving up barbequed Bratwurst, Smokies, and all kinds of beverages, why go inside?

The BBQ begins setting up around 11 a.m. and stays up until the lifts close and the sun fades away from the Village.

Just kick off your skis or snowboard, if you like, and join any table you can find room at.

Word of warning, however, if the sun feels really good, and the beverages taste a little too good, and the people you meet are incredibly nice, your lunch break may last longer than expected. But hey, you’re outside in the sun, so does it really matter?

Enjoy!

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Tamara Terlesky 250-212-5115 www.terlesky.com PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION #320-5375 Big White Road HEART OF THE VILLAGE. Updated condo in Central Reservations rental pool. Features tile flooring, wood accents, built-in dishwasher, full size fridge and wood fireplace. Sleeps 5-Enjoy as a rental unit or keep for your own personal use. MLS®10037088 $128,900

#204-6430 Whiskey Jack Road PTARMIGAN INN. Walk to Village & 100 steps to Snowshoe Sam’s is this 2 bdrm condo in Ptarmigan. Newly tiled dining rm, kitchen & entrance.

Spacious living rm w/access to balcony. Ski locker, hot tub & u/g parkade.

In rental pool or enjoy for personal use. MLS®10038359 $184,000

4833 Snow Pines Road FULL CHALET. UNDER $400K! 2 level main floor w/vaulted pine ceiling, private hot tub deck w/ view of Monashees, bedroom/ Lofted Master. GST paid. Enclosed sun room/ski locker. 2 bdrm suite. Plenty of parking. Ski right to the Ridge chairlift! MLS®10038979 $399,900

#14-200 Moon Shine Crescent BULLET CREEK CABINS. Free standing chalet, walk to village amenities & ski down to Lara’s Gondola. Open main floor ideal for entertaining; private hot tub on covered deck w/view of Monashees. Fully furnished, 2 ski storage sheds & currently in rental pool. MLS®10035760 $325,000

#5-5895 Snow Pines Way CUSTOM BUILT. Deluxe townhome at Big White! 3 bdrms + loft, infloor heating, granite counters, steam shower, Mountain views from private hot tub on covered deck and floor to ceiling stone f/p.

MLS®10038618 $475,000

#215-5340 Big White Road (NEW FLAG) INN @ BIG WHITE. Owner’s spent $$ renovating to make this the perfect winter retreat! Floor to ceiling stone f/p with flat screen TV & stainless steel appliances. In rental pool with unlimited owner use. MLS®10039449 $54,800

Jerry Redman

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PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION Snow Ghost Inn Featuring one of the best priced 1 bdrm units in the heart of the Village. Located on Perfection Ski run & just steps to all the amenities Big White has to offer. Building offers indoor pool, restaurant & bar. Call Jerry 250-470-2059 or view online at www.jerryredman.com MLS®

Stand Alone Cabin Featuring 3 bedroom legal suite in the lower level and 3 bdrm. on main floor. Perfect family getaway with a mortgage helper. The price has just been reduced to $339,900 making this the cheapest stand alone cabin in Snowpines at Big White. MLS®

Powder Ridge Is one of the very best Ski-in/Ski-out locations on the entire Mountain.

Your private ski locker is 10 steps from Perfection run, which is serviced by two high speed chair lifts. This unit features 3 bdrms + den, large open kitchen & living area, 2 full bthrms, laundry rm, large deck overlooking the mountains. MLS®

Grizzly Lodge Great 3 bdrm, top floor unit in the Grizzy Lodge located in the heart of the Village at Big White. The Grizzly Lodge offers good ski-in/ski-out access, common area with seating, fire place, pool table, hot tub and sauna. This is a strong rental unit in the Big White central reservations system. MLS®

Reduced to $315,000 Top floor corner unit. This 3 bed, 3 bath unit is in a building that offers the most amenities of any at Big White. Self contained studio has lock-off which offers flexibility for rental. Take advantage of the amenities which include: theatre room, fitness room, fireside lounge, outdoor pool/waterslide and hot tubs. MLS®

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PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION #34 Trapper’s Crossing Fabulous mountain & valley views from this 2 bdrm 2 full bath home with a large loft located in the center of the Big White village. Private hot tub, granite countertops, gas fireplace, hardwood & tile flooring. $359,900. MLS®10037415

#307/309 Chateau Big White A no hassle investment property that the family can also enjoy. 2 sleeping areas with 2 baths & 2 gas fireplaces in the heart of the Big White village. Take the elevator to the spa or restaurant or ski to and from the door all for only $220,000. MLS®10039647

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#112 White Crystal Inn Main floor corner unit in a fully maintained building next to the top of the gondola. Gas fireplace, 2 burner counter top stove, fridge & microwave in large bachelor unit with mountain & valley views. $81,900. MLS®10040048

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The 15th Annual

Neil Edgeworth

by Glenna Turnbull Neil Edgeworth loved to snowboard. “Neil was a local rider that started riding here at Big White back in 1986,” notes Flynn Seddon, director of snowboarding and terrain parks at Big White.

Sadly, Neil was tragically killed while on an out-of-bounds photo shoot on Chamonix in Northern France. Chamonix and nearby Mt Blanc have long had a reputation for sudden storms and unpredictable avalanches.

Neil, who was just 25 years old at the time, was working with three other North Americans when the nearly 5,000-foot chute he was dropping collapsed and crumbled into a violent class-3 avalanche. After sliding an estimated 4,000 feet, Neil was found buried near the surface of the slide. Despite the quick appearance of three doctors on the scene, all attempts to revive him were unsuc-

cessful.

A memorial race was created in his honour and this year we’re celebrating the 15th Annual Neil Edgeworth Banked Slalom, taking place March 23 to 25.

It’s a classic banked slalom, attracting pro riders from around the world along with tons of amateurs who come to enjoy a great weekend of racing and fun.

With only 200 spots available, you're advised to register early for this. Categories are 14 and under, 15 to 18, 19 to 24, 25 to 34, 35 to 44, 45 to 40, 50 and over, or Pro. Big White staff are also welcome to come race in this event if they can get the day off or squeeze it into their lunch break. “We’re looking forward to having a good event this year,” notes Flynn.

While the event is a competition, Flynn says, it has a much deeper

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Banked Slalom meaning. “It’s all about friendship and having fun and the true meaning of snowboarding. It’s a chance to get friends together and have a good weekend, remembering what the sport really represents – fun and friends.”

Helmets are mandatory for all competitors and there will be all sorts of prizes to be won, including $5000 in the Pro purse!

A special 15th anniversary party is planned for the Loose Moose Café in the Happy Valley Day Lodge on the Saturday night after the dinner banquet which is include with registration fee. You'll also get a special Tshirt commemorating the event.

Registration is $60 for amateurs and $85 for pros and you can register by email at: terrainparkevents@ bigwhite.com For more information on how to get involved, contact the Activities Desk in the Village Centre Mall or call (250) 491-6111.

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Here at Big White, we take a lot of pride in being voted Canada’s Favourite Family Resort, and we work very hard at making sure our mountain lives up to its title.

While we make sure to offer all sorts of fun family après ski activities on a weekly basis, such as our Minute to Win It competitions, Nintendo Wii nights and our wonderful Big White Carnivals, we’re going to be doing something extra on March 15 and declaring the whole day as Big White Family Day! Join us for games, prizes, live entertainment, face painting and some fun contests and activities the whole family can participate in together.

We’ll have free popcorn and cotton candy and there will also be a big Family Day BBQ. And because we’re equally proud to be Canadian, we’ll be showcasing our country’s world famous treat, Maple Taffy.

Come bring your family to hang out with the Big White Mascots that are part of our family and let’s all celebrate together!

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It's time for the 7th Annual

Okanagan Spring Film & Photo Contest The 7th Annual Okanagan Spring Film & Photo Contest starts accepting photos as of March 1 and you can send them in anytime until March 25.

The winners will be announced on March 30 at the Happy Valley Day Lodge at 8 p.m.

There’s a couple of entry conditions you’ll need to know: 1) Only one entry per category so pick your very best 2) All photos must have been taken during the 2011/2012 season at Big White Ski Resort and must have been taken by you, owned by you, etc.

3) Films may be no longer than 5 minutes, in MPEG format and on DVD There are three Photo Categories: Lifestyle, Live Action and Landscape, and the Film Categories are either Amateur or Professional.

It’s free to enter and there’s going to be some amazing prizes, so send your photo entries to channel5@bigwhite.com and drop your film entries off at the Activities Desk.

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Snow Biking at Big White For those who feel torn because on the one hand, they love the snow to ride and ski on, but on the other hand can’t wait for the snow to melt so they can get out on their mountain bike, this just might be the sport for you!

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Ed Kruger of Monashee Adventure Tours started taking people on Snow Biking Tours a couple of years ago and the sport is taking off.

Using a mountain bike frame, the snow bike comes with a full range of usable gears and is a great way to head out and ride the Nordic Trails.

The front tire has been replaced with a ski and the back tire turns a cat track like belt that gives you the traction to propel you forward.

Thankfully, they also come with a braking system on the rear track so you can keep your speed under control.

Each tour out comes with full instructions to get you on your way and while there is no age limit, you do need to be big enough to reach

the pedals and handle the bike safely so Ed says, you must be at least five feet tall to ride.

The tours depart from the top of the gondola every day, leaving at 3 p.m. and returning by 4:30 p.m. Bookings must be made 24 hours in advance and helmets are highly recommended. Ed has some available to use if you forget to bring your own.

If you have a big group or wish to book custom times and dates, you can put in your request at the same place all bookings for the regular Snow Bike tours are made – the Activities Desk in Big White’s Village Centre Mall.

Cost is $80 per person + HST, and you can call the Activites Desk for more information or to book your trip at 250-491-6111.

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For those of us who live here, work here or ski here on a regular basis, it’s hard to imagine life without Big White, but in actual fact, the hill has only been around for the past 49 years.

In anticipation of next year’s big 50th birthday bash, we’re throwing a big party while we’re still in our 40s – after all, if we’re going to party for a whole week, we want to do it while we’re still young and crazy enough to go for it!

So, we’re putting out a call to all Big White staff past and present, as well as skiers, riders, and guests who have enjoyed the mountain, all the way back to 1963, to come out for our first reunion before we hit the half century mark.

Participation in our week of fun will cost just $30 to register, which includes a special commemorative reunion t-shirt, a VIP card, and free

entry into all the events of the week which include the following: Monday April 9th Registration takes place from 4 to 6 p.m., you can pick up your commemorative t-shirt and VIP Card in Happy Valley and enjoy the après ski party with Jon Bos as well as a free wine tasting for Reunion registrants.

Tuesday, April 10th We’ll have a great lunch BBQ in the Village Centre featuring live music and free hotdogs, starting at 12 noon. Then join in the après ski party with Jon Bos plus a free Okanagan Spring Beer tasting in the Happy Valley Day Lodge.

Wednesday, April 11th It’s being called Hot Dog Day, a chance to go retro! Everyone is encouraged to dress up in your old suits for a time warp! There will be anoth-

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Thursday, April 12th Team Supreme races return to the mountain starting at 1 p.m., but with a millennium twist – we’re holding them on the ski cross course! There will be prizes and a wrap up party in the Happy Valley Day Lodge starting at 5 p.m. Then, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., our favorite long time Big White folk performer (who also knows how to rock it out), takes the stage at Happy Valley Day Lodge – Valdy! Valdy has been performing every year at Big White, mostly for our special staff party, for decades and so it seems only fitting to have him performing again this week.

Friday, April 13th Because we’re not in the least way superstitious and it being a Friday and it being the 13th, we plan to continue our celebration in style, starting with another 12 p.m. lunch time BBQ in the Village with more music followed by a 6 p.m. wine tasting in the Village Centre Mall, where we’ll have all sorts of old photos and memorabilia on display.

Saturday, April 14th It’s an all-day treasure hunt with clues scattered all over the mountain and loads of prizes to be won!

You can sign up and tell your friends all about it via the Big White Reunion Facebook group, see who’s already RSVP’d and invite your friends. It’s going to be one big week long party!

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