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▼ WESTSIDE
Land swap offer rejected Wade Paterson CAPITAL NEWS
Two Westside governing bodies had very different reactions to the B.C. Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations’ decision to sever a majority of the land at Rose Valley from a controversial land swap proposal. On Tuesday, the B.C. government announced that more than 85 per cent of the 698 acres of land proposed to be transferred to Westbank First Nation are not be in the public interest to be traded. Therefore, the parcel will remain Crown land, which includes lands around the Rose Valley watershed, lands in the Central Okanagan Regional District park area and lands in the area of gravel reserves. “As with all potential transfers, my ministry does a comprehensive review that considers the social, environmental and economic impacts,” said Steve Thomson, Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations. “My decision that these parcels are not suitSee Swap A20
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MOVING FORWARD…Crews worked this week to put the finishing touches on repairs to the Westside Road overpass, which was opened to the public on Monday. Work on the Nancee Way underpass will begin this week. See story on A6.
▼ FEDERAL FISHERIES
Biologist claims fish act about to be gutted Judie Steeves STAFF REPORTER
Amendments to the federal Fisheries Act that would essentially remove protection of fish habitat from the legislation are secretly to be proposed for consideration within weeks, according to a former federal fisheries offi-
cer who has leaked the information. Otto Langer says the changes to Section 35(1) of the act would only call prevention of habitat damage that would adversely impact “fish of economic, cultural or ecological value.” Yet he points out that all fish and their habitat
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policy. “It goes beyond what is needed to protect fish habitat,” he said. However, Cannan said the leaked document is nothing but pre-budget speculation, and it is the first he’s heard about the proposed changes. “I know fisheries policies are being reviewed,” he admitted.
He pointed to difficulties in planning to rebuild the Okanagan Safe Harbour in Lake Country because of onerous fish habitat requirements. Langer says he was involved in achieving protection for fish habitat in the act, as it was amended in 1975, and the changes proposed today would gut
it. “We’d be stepping back in time,” he said. The amended section would represent a significant loss, he noted. “It’s hard to believe this is happening in Canada,” he added. The altered language waters down the legisla-
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NEWS ▼ COURTS
Charges laid in car surfing death Kathy Michaels STAFF REPORTER
An ill-fated party in the Bear Creek area has taken another tragic turn. Christopher Gerald Bezaire, 26, is expected to appear in a Kelowna courtroom March 22, to deal with the charge of criminal negligence causing death. The court date relates to the June 11, 2011 crash that took the life of Jody Rud, Bezaire’s longtime friend. Bezaire was behind the wheel of a Pontiac Sunfire, driving along Bear Main Forest Service Road, when Rud got on the roof to “car surf,” said Const. Steve Holmes, last year. Shortly after 1 a.m. Bezaire—who had travelled from Estevan, Sask. to visit Rud—lost control and rolled the car down an embankment 10 kilo-
metres up the logging road. Rud, who had made a name for himself during his years at UBC Okanagan for doing everything from organizing Remembrance Day ceremonies to working on homelessness initiatives, died at the scene as a result of his injuries. The vehicle, which belonged to Rud, was seized for investigation and a mechanical inspection was ordered. At the time of the crash, police reported that there was no evidence suggesting the use or influence of drugs or alcohol in relation to this incident. Police are appealing to anyone who may have information on the incident to contact the Kelowna RCMP’s Central Okanagan traffic services at 250-980-5353 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477(TIPS).
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PIECE OF CAKE…Joanne Funk, Kelowna owner/operator of Cupcassions, helps youngsters make tasty treats during a spring break bake art camp. The children learned secrets of cupcake and cookie creation.
▼ EXPORT
Thomson blasted for log decision Alistair Waters ASSISTANT EDITOR
Kelowna-Mission MLA Steve Thomson, is under fire for a recent decision he made as B.C.’s forest minister about the export of raw logs out of the province to an overseas mill. The NDP Opposition is blasting Thomson for overruling a government advisory committee that said the logs did not meet the basic requirement for export and should have been sold to an independent manufacturer in Surrey instead. “The minister’s deci-
Steve Thomson sion means that logs that would have otherwise created jobs in B.C. were instead exported,” said NDP leader Adrian Dix. “The minister needs to explain why he made that unprecedented decision.”
Thomson did explain Tuesday in Victoria, saying the logs were approved for export because of the cost associated with shipping them from Vancouver Island to the Lower Mainland. He said that calculation was not factored into the advisory committee’s recommendation. But the explanation was not good enough for the NDP. Its forests critic, Norm McDonald, accused Thomson of making the advisory committee “irrelevant” and declaring “open season” on raw log exports out of B.C., de-
spite a long-standing rule in the province that says raw logs should only be exported if they are surplus to provincial needs. Recent statistics show B.C. exported a record 5.5 million cubic metres of raw logs last year, more than double the amount exported in 2010. The NDP has criticized the Liberal government for the level of raw log exports, saying it is costing the province jobs. Meanwhile, Thomson told reporters in Victoria that log export policies in B.C. are currently under review. awaters@kelownacapnews.com
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West Kelowna eyeing a Hockeyville final five spot West Kelowna Hockeyville co-chairman Andrew Deans is promising a celebration and highprofile support from bigname celebrities if the community advances to the final stage of the Kraft Hockeyville competition Saturday night. “We don’t want to say anything yet, but we’ve heard from some very high-profile people in sports, entertainment and politics who will publicly be supporting West Kelowna if we get in,” he said. “We’re looking forward to revealing them if we’re successful.” Deans said the support couldn’t come at a better time. “If we make the final
five, we’ll need all the support we can get to spread the word to as many people as possible throughout the province and beyond,” he said. CBC will announce the Hockeyville final five during the first intermission of the Vancouver Canucks game on Hockey Night In Canada Saturday night. West Kelowna organizers and the District of West Kelowna will host a free, televised broadcast of the game, starting at 7 p.m. at Royal LePage Place. Deans called it a potential double-header. “On its own it’s a great treat for families to bring the kids out and watch the Canucks on the big screen
for free. But Saturday, we’re hoping the Canucks aren’t the main attraction and that West Kelowna lands one of the five remaining spots in Kraft Hockeyville.” Public voting for the final five communities will begin at 8 p.m. Saturday, immediately following the announcement and continue until 9 p.m. March 20. Anyone can vote as often as they like from anywhere in the world. But to assist voters, the local Hockeyville team will also have an around-theclock voting centre set up at The Comfort Inn hotel in West Kelowna, located across from Bylands Nursery.
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NEWS ▼ POLICE BRIEFS
Painful ending to bike bandit pursuit Kathy Michaels STAFF REPORTER
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a bicycle was attempting to break in to city-owned parking meters, March 12 at about 11:30 p.m. “Police closed in on the man but he refused to stop and attempted to evade police on his bicycle,” said Const. Kris Clark. “His pedal pursuit came to a painful end, however, when he failed to negotiate around a brick pillar that stopped him in his tracks. The 38-yearold man was treated for minor injuries before being taken into police custody.” Numerous meters have been damaged over the last few weeks and the City of Kelowna estimates the damages to now be well over $5,000. The man faces potential charges of mischief and was released on a promise to appear for court in June, 2012. The Kelowna RCMP thank the Commissionaires who were instrumental in the arrest of the suspect.
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TOW TRUCKS clear away two vehicles involved in a collision at the intersection of Summit and Valley Roads in Kelowna earlier this week. man who was allegedly on drugs and driving, on a suspended licence. The Kelowna RCMP received a report of a possible impaired driver on Gordon Drive at Casorso Road, at around 12:35 p.m., March 12. “The report indicated that a white Ford pickup was all over the road, hitting the curb and nearly causing several collisions with other vehicles,” said Const. Kris Clark. With the help of the caller, police were able to track the driver down on the 3100 block of Lakeshore Road. “The man exhibited obvious signs of impairment, but not of alcohol,” said Clark. “He had apparent-
ly been consuming crack cocaine and heroin earlier that morning. And to top it all off, he had been served a prohibition from driving the previous day.” Being impaired from drugs is the same as alcohol, and carries the same penalties. The man now faces potential charges of impaired driving, dangerous driving and driving while prohibited. He was released on a promise to appear for court in July, 2012. The Kelowna RCMP thanked the caller for reporting this incident as their actions may have prevented tragedy.
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Police stopped a black Honda Accord for doing 95 km/h in a 50 zone on KLO Road at Gordon Drive, at 9:30 p.m. March 11. “Although the car was clocked at 95 km/h, it was apparently accelerating and was travelling through residential streets,” said Kris Clark. “The man, who was a ‘new’ driver, lost his vehicle to the impound lot for seven days and faces a further potential impound of 90 days plus a six-month driving suspension.” The seven-day impoundment for excessive speed was introduced as part of the Immediate Roadside Prohibition program on Sept. 20, 2010.
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NEWS ▼ TOURISM
Kelowna becomes example for Rotary kids Jennifer Smith STAFF REPORTER
A group of youth from all over the world are checking out Kelowna’s tourism industry this week. The Ogopogo Rotary Club is hosting a delegation of high school students interested in how the tourism industry works in this part of the world. “We highlight a lot of the tourist venues to give the students a look in behind the scenes…We go inside the Grand Hotel. We see the laundry room; we see how a hotel operates and then we see the front, what the tourist sees, and we relate the two,” said Paul Cleland, director of the Adventures in Tourism program. Cleland worked in sales and marketing with IBM Canada until he retired to Kelowna and started the first Okanagan Wine Tours bus and the Kelowna Dragon Boat Festival. The festival was a huge success right out of the gate. “That first year, Walter Gray, who was the mayor then as well as now, and council wrote us a letter saying they estimated we brought in $1.5 million into the economy that weekend,” said Cleland.
Cleland then taught tourism marketing at Okanagan College, a role that primes him for working with the students sent on this trip, like Alana Kakuk. Kakuk said her mother is in Rotary and knowing she has been looking at tourism jobs as a potential future path, her mom helped her get a spot in the program. “I’ve gone to a bunch of places and stuff, but I’ve never done anything really involving tourism. It’s a lot of fun,” said the Drumheller, Alta., resident. “I guess this is sort of like an eye opener.” For Melissa Manning, of Western Australia, the trip marked her first time as a passenger on a plane and an opportunity to put some of her studies to practice. The 18-year-old is doing a travel and tourism diploma program and had to win her position with an essay. “I love it. The plane over I actually got my breath taken away. I’ve never seen snow before,” she said. “It’s been a big experience. The jet lag is finally wearing off now. All of our speakers have been really good and have given us an explanation of how tourism works in Canada.”
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STUDENTS PARTICIPATING in the Ogopogo Rotary Club’s Adventures in Tourism program check out the golf industry at the Harvest Golf Course.
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Manning said the experience got her interested enough to want to come back to Canada, possibly to work in a ski resort.
The Adventures programs offered by Rotary features a variety of professions applicable to the regions that operate each
program. Prince George hosts one on forestry, for example, and there is one on government in Ottawa. The students visiting Kelowna saw the airport, the Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre, the Mission Creek Regional Park Environmental Education Centre, H2O Fitness Centre, Sparkling Hill and Harvest Golf Course to name just a few of their stops. This year students from Scotland, Japan and Australia joined those from across Canada.
Trimmed down landfill office building approved Alistair Waters ASSISTANT EDITOR
Kelowna city hall has cut the cost and size of its planned new operations building at the Glenmore landfill. The building, included in this year’s municipal budget, was originally pegged at $2.4 million but after council ordered a review, the size and cost were reduced 1,238-
square feet and $470,000 and will cost $1.99 million instead of the original $2.4 million. The two-storey, 6,620-squarefoot operations building is part of a $2.4 million project to replace a series of trailers that currently act as the offices and operation centre for the Central Okanagan’s lone remaining landfill. In addition to offices and training/meeting rooms, the
building will also include facilities for staff who work at the landfill and will bring the operation in line with mandatory provincial standards required under WorkSafe B.C. rules. The reduction in space needed came in part from combining meeting rooms and training areas, as well as other reductions to both the building and the site. The Glenmore landfill, while
a city facility, acts as a regional disposal centre for the Central Okanagan. Open seven days a week, it accepts household and commercial waste, recycling materials and during its peak periods receives more than 1,000 vehicles per day dropping off materials. The reductions were made after the project was sent to a value-engineering process ordered by council.
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NEWS ▼ WEST KELOWNA
Work to restart on completing NanceeWay underpass Wade Paterson STAFF REPORTER
West Kelowna residents may feel like they’ve entered a time machine. In early November, 2011, work began on the Nancee Way underpass—the final piece of the $41 million Westside Road Interchange Project. But the collapse of a retaining wall on the Westside Road overpass and four months of repairs has seemingly brought crews back to square one. On Monday, the Westside Road overpass was reopened to the public. Evelyn Lube, project communications director for the Westside Road Interchange Project, said that work to the Nancee Way underpass will begin
this week. “The contractor “We should see the has focused their work remaining asphalt on on getting the repairs the highway start to be done. WE UNDERSTAND excavated. Now that “Now that those rethe repairs have been pairs are done, we will FROM OUR substantially completbe pressing the conCONTRACTOR ed, the contractor can tractor to complete THAT THEY’RE focus on (the undertheir updated repair ON BOARD FOR pass),” said Lube. schedule. The Westside Road “At this point, A FALL 2012 Interchange Project we’re not aware of any COMPLETION… website still indicates additional time that Evelyn Lube, that the entire promight be required. Westbank First ject is likely to be done “We understand by June, 2012; howfrom our contractor Nation ever, that seems unlikethat they’re on board ly, given the four month for a fall 2012 compledelay to work on the Nancee Way tion, but we’re still waiting for the underpass. final details of that.”
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After the embarrassing result of the Westside Road overpass failure, Lube said that the contractor will “certainly” be taking measures to ensure that a similar result doesn’t happen to the Nancee Way underpass. “Now that we’ve had this failure, there is attention on making sure that it doesn’t happen again.” Lube noted that during the repairs to retaining walls on the Westside Road overpass, all of the failed rebar was replaced. The new rebar was tested and inspected to ensure that it is safe. Although the Westside Road overpass is fully functional, there are still only two lanes of traffic flowing under the overpass in either direction. This is likely to be the case until early April.
“Two lanes eac h way will be in place for the next few weeks. Once they have the excavation done on the highway…then they’ll be able to extend that third lane.” Minor repair work, which “doesn’t affect the safety of the structure” is still being done to the Westside Road overpass. Lube said that work should be done in the next couple of weeks as well. In the coming days, traffic will be realigned to how it was before the overpass failure in November. That realignment will be in effect until work to the underpass is complete. wpaterson@kelownacapnews.com
FUNDING FOR STUDENTS, NOT FOR WAGE HIKES. The BCTF is demanding a 15 per cent wage hike and other benefits that would cost $2 billion and raise taxes for BC families. Virtually all other public sector unions have settled for no wage increases. It’s unacceptable that schools are disrupted and that students and their families are inconvenienced over an unreasonable salary demand in difficult economic times. The union is making claims and demands that simply don’t add up.
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The union wants more paid time outside the classroom – sick leave for teachers on call, expanded bereavement and discretionary leave.
The government wants more time for teacher training and to ensure that Pro-D days really are for professional development.
The union says all teaching positions should be selected on the basis of seniority.
The government supports seniority but qualifications must also count so that math teachers teach math, and science teachers teach science.
The union says that teachers who perform poorly in evaluations will be dismissed – ‘one strike and you’re out’.
The government wants to support teacher improvement through a standardized evaluation process.
The union says that government refuses to negotiate.
There has been over a year of negotiations and 78 full bargaining sessions.
The union says that class size limits have been eliminated.
Class size limits will remain in place on all grades across BC.
The union says that BC has 700 fewer special needs teachers.
2100 new teaching assistants have been hired since 2001. And, with a new $165 million Learning Improvement Fund, we will hire more.
It’s time to focus on what matters most in education – BC’s students. That’s why we are focused on per-student funding which is at an all time high, not on wage increases. We all want to do more to make BC’s education system even better. It’s the driving force behind BC’s Education Plan that teachers, parents and students are helping to shape. Teachers care about their students. Parents care about their children’s future.
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West Kelowna adopts plan for Pritchard Park who provided insights and ideas into the future role of Pritchard Park in West Kelowna. The plan will aid the district in determining capital and operational priorities for the park by providing recommendations for implementing park improvements identified through the planning process. “I think this is great,” said Findlater. “My family has used this park off and on in the summer months for near-
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A plan has been adopted for an area that West Kelowna Mayor Doug Findlater’s family grew up calling secret park. The Marjorie Pritchard Memorial Park Plan was adopted by the District of West Kelowna council on Tuesday. The process of completing the plan involved direct communication with local residents and Pritchard Park neighbours,
ly 35 years. When I first moved to the Westside, when our kids were little, that was the place we took them to. It was a great, secluded, safe little park. We called it secret park at the time.” The plan was conducted in four phases beginning in November, 2011 and concluding in February 2012. In the summer of 2011, the district purchased 1595 Pritchard Drive—a residential property that formerly separat-
ed the half-hectare Pritchard Park and the 0.13-hectare Pritchard Road utility lot. The purchase was made to create a unified waterfront park space nearly three-quarters of a hectare in size. The district has been renting out the property since it was purchased. But council has opted to withdraw renewal of the tenancy rental contract for the building when it expires on April 15. Council also unani-
mously authorized staff to use up to $40,000 from discretionary funds to complete the immediate demolition or removal of the building and restoration of green space. “We don’t have a lot of green space in our community and this is going to be a really lovely addition when it’s finished,” said Coun. Carol Zanon. “It’s a gem right now and it’s going to be a diamond.”
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here is something terribly wrong with how the province’s school system is valued. It begins with the law declaring education as an essential service. No argument here. But things go haywire when teachers then go before the provincial Labour Relations Board asking for permission to withdraw certain servi-
ces, which they did last fall. That permission is not only granted but the school districts then lose the argument that because teachers are doing less, they should be paid less. This theme carried on last week when the same Labour Relations Board ruled teachers could strike for up to three days without seriously disrupting a student’s education. Not good news for the par-
ent of a young student struggling to learn the basics of reading, writing and arithmetic nor for the high school student hoping to earn a scholarship. Nor is it good news for taxpayers to learn that they are paying for some school and teacher services which, in the opinion of the Labour Relations Board, aren’t needed. Now consider the hours
teachers spend on extra curricular activities. It’s work without compensation but generally expected as part of the overall system. On the one hand, we’re paying teachers for work that isn’t needed and then aren’t paying them for something of actual value. No wonder no one can make any sense of what’s going on.
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There’s dark space between Earth and Planet BCTF T he stories began tumbling out as soon as my column on teacher union indoctrination of students was posted. Most parents, retired teachers and administrators requested anonymity, because their kids and grandkids still have to go to school, or they have relatives or fair-weather friends in the BCTF who mustn’t be enraged by contradiction of their dogma. There was the Grade 3 art class in Langley assigned to create antiBill 22 protest signs. There was the Grade 6 teacher in Greater Victoria who started a one-hour drill on BC Teachers’ Federation talking points by telling students not to believe anything they see in the media. There was the middle school in the Gulf Islands that dismissed students early to make
a show of solidarity against the latest legislated settlement. And there were the BCTF-BCGEU pickets that blocked entrances to government offices in Victoria, harassing, threatening and physically blocking office workers in an effort to force them to join thousands bused in for the traditional show of strength for Big State Labour bosses. In my 20 years of criticizing the policies and tactics of teacher union radicals, I have had my office windows smashed twice. I have seen a mob of self-absorbed strikers push a senior off the sidewalk into the snow. My daughter has been subjected to
VICTORIA hard-left environmental VIEWS propaganda in elemen-
tary school. I’ve never seen anything like this. But hey, let’s be constructive here. First, I should emphasize I Tom understand that these Fletcher incidents do not represent the vast majority of dedicated teachers, who wouldn’t think of intentionally abusing their position for personal or political gain. I mean that. And thanks to all the teachers who sent me lecturing letters, particularly those who insist that they don’t really want another 16-per-cent raise, because their first priority is improving classroom resources. Volume doesn’t permit individ-
ual responses to everyone. Authors who begin along the lines of “Sir, you are an idiot” receive lower priority. If I don’t get back to you, please convey your willingness to accept a brief wage freeze to your union executive. They’ve scaled back some of their more egregious prep time and paid leave demands, but apparently your admirably altruistic message has not yet been absorbed. And yes, I’m aware that the Harvard study of class size and performance I mentioned last week examined charter schools in the United States. “Charter school” is considered coarse language in B.C. As with health care, there must be no serious competitive dynamic or other dangerous experimentation permitted within the unionized state monopoly model.
And thanks for suggesting I’m an agent of the B.C. Liberals who invented poverty 11 years ago. East Van MLA Jenny Kwan touched on it in the debate on Bill 22. Children coming to inner city schools hungry, inadequately clothed, with lice. Abused children. Indeed, I witnessed all these things in my three-room school in Tomslake, B.C. in the 1960s. Social Credit was to blame then. And to all those who provide spelling-challenged advice on journalistic objectivity—the first rule of opinion writing is to have one. I’m not looking for middle ground in the cold vacuum between Earth and Planet BCTF. Tom Fletcher is a Black Press legislative columnist.
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Pesticide manufacturers try to look ‘green’ To the editor: Is it not completely astonishing that the pesticide/chemical companies had their top PR person as a speaker at the recent Building SustainAble Communities Conference (held Feb. 27 to March 1) in Kelowna? Delegates from all over the country and abroad presented many good ideas of how to make our world more sustainable. One speaker stood out like a sore thumb, loudly announcing himself as being the representative to the pesticide and chemical industry including companies that promote GMOs (genetically modified organisms) “How do you like me so far?” he asked the audience. Lorne Hepworth spoke for Croplife, the advertising name that the chemical industry uses to sound ‘green’ and lose its association with chemicals like: agent orange, dioxin, PCB, DDT, Aspartame and glyphosate (Round-up herbicide).
It reminded me of the old Sesame Street song: One of these things is not like the others, One of these things just doesn’t belong, Can you tell which thing is not like the others … I commented that corporations like Monsanto and the other Croplife partners view sustainability as sustaining their market share and corporate gains and not what sustains consumers or society. The applause after my comments tells me I was not alone in my opinion. Pesticides are hazardous to our health and the negative effects are exponentially increased via genetically engineered crops. The gene-manipulated food crops produce their own pesticides internally and also will not die when sprayed with herbicides. Since these poisons can not be washed off—we are eating them. Lorne Hepworth, in the true spirit of an
Proud mom elaborates To the editor: Re: Dynamic Duo Play for Gold, March 13 Capital News. Thank you for the great article in the paper regarding the dynamic duo—Braxston Bunce and Mitchell Goodwin. Our Mitchell is a very modest young man who, only when asked, ever talks about himself. Something we are so very proud about. What Mitchell failed to say during this interview was that he too has been contacted by dozens of universities over the last couple years. The very first letter he received was when he was still in Grade 10 from Gonzaga University. At the beginning of the season the KSS Owls won the Telus Championship
Basketball Tournament and Mitchell received $20,000 to any university in British Columbia for a four-year scholarship. He has since declined the scholarship as his heart has been set on attending an Ivy League university in the States. Universities in Canada—Alberta, B.C. and Ontario—have been sending letters and phone calls for the last two years. University of Hawaii, Harvard University, Western University, Portland University, University of Californa, Cornell University are only a few of the many U.S. universities who are very interested in him. He was offered a chance to go to Cornell this coming September, but declined that offer when it was suggested that
he attend a prep school first—Blair Academy, in New Jersey. There he will be one of 14 post-graduate students at the school where he will spend another year developing his game, working on his academics all getting ready to hit the basketball court in September 2013 at Cornell University. After speaking to the Blair Academy coach at Christmas time, we were very excited to hear how excited he was to have such a mature, humbled, post-graduate player coming to play on his team. He feels already he will be a great mentor and leader for his team for the 2012-13 season. Sheila Goodwin, Kelowna
industry spokesperson, assured us that pesticides are safe. K. Jean Cottam, PhD, disagees. His letter to the editor was sent across the country and printed also by the Capital News (Wrongheaded Attitude Called Out, Feb. 7). Cottam writes: “I am a retired federal public servant, familiar with the Ottawa pesticide approval scene. I happen to know that the PMRA (Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency) employs about 350 toxicologists (rodent specialists) who have no labs of their own and fully depend on data supplied by pesticide manufacturers for their pesticide evaluations. Thus, inconvenient data may be withheld from the PMRA by these pesticide manufacturers. “…Thus the pesticide assessment process associated with the PMRA can hardly be called impartial or rigorous.” Heidi Osterman, Kelowna
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Engineer Week usually raises someone’s ire To the editor: The picture on the front page of the March 8 edition of the Capital News is loaded with questions. (Hammer Hit) Why is a hard hat being worn when, from what seems to turn that person “on,” a thimble would serve as sufficient protection? Is such an exhibition of “special needs” why our teachers are on strike? Is this student one who will bitch about the cost of tuition fees? Would that $10 not
help pay off a student loan? Isn’t this another prime example of bullying—bashing the hell out of the defenseless, even if it is a family sedan. Are such graduates of UBC an example of the engineering that went into the multi-million dollar housing project in West Kelowna that now has to be demolished in just a few short years after being built?
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Punishing rate makes electric heat too costly Open letter to the BC Utilities Commission: Re: Electric Heat Surcharge. The BC Utilities Commission is uncomprehendingly driving people away from using electrical energy to heat their homes in B.C. This sounds ridiculous when the mandate of the commission is “conservation awareness.” The operating costs of electricity for our home have increased by 32 per cent between 2006 and 2011 and the cost is due to increase again in July with the commission-mandated Residential Inclining Block Rate, (RIB). The RIB, according to Fortis, will cost us $393
per year more. This is an additional 12 per cent. There will be different figures for every home but there are sure to be increases for homes that rely on electricity for heating. A penalty rate will be applied for every two month billing period that is more than 1,600 kWh and we average 4,000 to 5,000 kWh in the heating season. Very few if any homes will not have to pay the penalty if they have a heat pump or rely primarily on any electrical heat source. Although our electrical consumption has decreased because of upgrades that we have done to our home, and even
though the cost of connecting to the recently installed gas line in our neighbourhood will be about $10,000, when we have to replace our air source heat pump it will be in our best interests economically to change over to a gas furnace. Those building new homes will know this. No kind of electrical heat will better the cost of natural gas. Even though the policy will undoubtedly reduce electrical use, the use of natural gas will escalate and this is in direct opposition to the efforts of governments to reduce carbon emissions. The RIB is, in effect, a
surcharge on heat pumps and other electric heating. The use of the most environmentally sound ener-
gy source is being penalized. Tim Rieger, Kelowna
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Convention centre push Young local chef serves in world post slowly moves forward
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A young Kelowna chef has been appointed as one of two young chef ambassadors by the World Association of Chefs Societies. Jon Garratt has served as junior president of the Okanagan Chefs Association for the past two years and played a pivotal role in the association receiving an award last year for having the largest number of new junior chefs in the country. His peers nominated him for Junior Chef of the Year in 2010. He has just completed the culinary arts program at Okanagan College, and his instructor, chef Geoffrey Couper, noted he really buckles down and gets the job done. “Jon’s strength is his vision. Although he has youth on his side, he
sees the big picture; the community and health aspects of food as well,” he said. He’s good at networking and he’s been instrumental in encouraging young chefs, he added. This appointment will provide a great opportunity for him to broaden his horizons, he said. “The broader you see, the better for a young chef. “It makes for a more well-rounded person and a better chef,” he commented. Garratt says he is looking forward to the opportunities this will give him. It will involve him working with English-speaking countries to mentor young chefs and act as a conduit between they and WACS associated members and educational bodies. It will also give him a chance to
be in Lyon, France for the prestigious Bocuse d-Or chef competition later this year, where he will man a trade show booth to promote young chefs. As a young chef, he believes in using the best local and the freshest ingredients possible, allowing individual flavours to speak out in his dishes. “Flavour is key in what we do as chefs,” he said. “Waiting another day for the fruit to ripen is well worth the wait,” he believes. WACS represents more than 10 million chefs in more than 93 countries, yet Garratt says only eight of them have young chef programs. The other young chef ambassador chosen this year is Jasper Jek of Singapore. jsteeves@kelownacapnews.com
Kathy Michaels STAFF REPORTER
Complaints about what this city’s missing in terms of event-hosting capabilities haven’t fallen on deaf ears. Gurvinder Momi heard the business community make rumblings about a convention centre in 2009, and that planted the seed for a venture he debuted this week— the Kelowna Banquet and Conference Centre. “We are now the second largest facility in Kelowna, and we hold up to 370 people,” he said, adding while this week
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was the grand opening, it’s been quietly running for a year as Momi worked out the kinks. “We can do anything—small groups, big groups, of all kinds of focus.” With three rooms with space for groups as small as 40, escalating to the maximum capacity, Momi’s sure he’ll meet at least some of the need for convention or conference space he’s heard about. “We thought there was nothing much available in Kelowna, and we have a background in this kind of business, so we re-did the whole building,” he said. “It was a huge project.” Although he forged ahead, the economy’s less than robust state in 2009 did curb his enthusiasm for grander plans. Initially, he had intentions to buy a space at the base of Highway 33 and Highway 97 that would have doubled convention capacity. But, he said, the economy didn’t warrant such a venture. Now his conference centre sits above several businesses at the corner of Pandosy Street and Leon Avenue, an area he’s seen positive changes in since
he invested—all signs that his faith in the economy may be rewarded. Meantime, the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce is still pushing ahead on behalf of its members to look into whether something on a larger scale is needed in Kelowna. “So there was an initial phase one assessment done that indicated that our city had all the right assets to be successful in having a convention centre,” said chamber CEO Caroline Grover. “And the recommendation was that a full business feasibility study would be required.” Since the start of 2012 the chamber has been working to drum up somewhere between $60,000 to $100,000 to undertake the study. Once that’s done, it will be clear what the size facility is needed in Kelowna, and whether someone interested in taking on the project would have a shot at being successful. Grover wasn’t sure when that study would be complete. “Quite frankly, it’s all about the money,” she explained. “Our goal is to do that by this fall, but it’s contingent on (fundraising.)”
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he Red Cross Health Equipment Loan Program (HELP) has relocated to a larger facility at 124 Adams Rd. in Kelowna. The move sees this vital community service once again sharing space with the Canadian Red Cross administrative center for the Southern B.C. Interior. Volunteers and staff are now operating from one full-service location. Open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., people needing to pick up or to return home care health equipment will now go to this new location. The space comprises of a two-storey office block and a five-bay warehouse. Three of the bays are outfitted to provide the equipment lending service to residents and to provide cleaning, repair and distribution to another 12 community sites in the OkanaganShuswap corridor. Two other bays are in the process of being designed to double as a training center and as a Red Cross Disaster Operations Centre. John Richey is the regional operation manager for the Red Cross in the southern Interior and Craig Burns is the health equipment loan program manager. Following up on my news tip from last week, a Swiss Chalet Restaurant will open on the West-
side in August. New owners Maurice Baker and his son Dallas James, with help from their wives Lois Baker and Dina James, have located the restaurant in the Westbank Hub North Centre (across from Walmart in the CIBC Bank parking lot). It will be about the same size as the former location on Harvey with the same great food, but with a brand new concept and a fresh new look. Stay tuned for the exact opening day. Angela McLeanO’Heir has been promoted to Okanagan regional manager for Prospera Credit Union. She will be overseeing the four branches in the Okanagan—two in Kelowna, one in Vernon and one in Penticton. Her office will be located in Kelowna at the credit union branch on Harvey and Cooper. Call 250-869-3626; amoheir@prospera.ca. The former head professional of Black Mountain Golf Club, Brice MacDermott, has moved on to a new entrepreneurial venture. He, along with his parents—well known clothiers and business people Wayne and Jay MacDermott of MacDermott on Bernard—are opening a new shop on May 1 called MacD’s Lakeside in the former Passport Clothing outlet on Bernard Avenue below Earl’s On Top. And Brice will now be the general manger of both stores. The 1,400 sq. ft. clothing store will be selling Tommy Bahama for both men and women during the summer months and brands
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CRAIG BURNS, the health equipment manager for the B.C. Southern Interior Red Cross, now works out of a new office located on Adams Road in Kelowna which houses all the Red Cross services under one roof. including Canada Goose for both men and women during the winter months. Deb Doig, with women’s services at Kelowna General Hospital, will retire on March 29. Not quite sure what she is thinking about, as now
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er’s Olympics. Participants will be put through their paces in a series of events, which will not only test their abilities, but entertain onlookers as well. Call 250-860-0742 or 250-215-1331 for reservations. To celebrate a one year anniversary in their new location, Capri Hair Design at 1525A Gordon Dr. (across from Mediterranean Market) is having a contest to rename the salon. Owner Colleen Woelders and stylists Pat Cudmore and Lorraine Drake who have been together at the salon for 10 years. All felt it was time to rename the business after they relocated from the Capri Mall last year. Drop off your suggestion at the salon or e-mail the name to caprihairdesign@hotmail.com. The winner will be awarded a $100 salon gift certificate, dinner for two at the Twisted Tomato Restaurant and an additional gift certificate from Lipo Laser and Spa. The winner and new name will be announced on April 3. Call 250-8618878. Tower Ranch was sold in a receivership/court sale last week in a sealed bid process. Three bids were received—one from a group of members from Tower Ranch, one from an existing reputable Kelowna golf course owner and one from an Alberta based development company. The Alberta development company was the successful bidder and will take over Tower Ranch in the next few weeks. Their
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Candlelit dinner will save energy With Earth Hour taking place on March 31, the Delta Grand Hotel has decided to participate in the energy efficiency exercise. The hotel will offer a special candlelit dinner table d’hote menu focused on local, sustainable menu items and wine pairings. In addition, The Grand will be one of Delta’s 43 hotel properties across Canada turning off lights in support of Earth Hour. “Many of our other hotels will also demonstrate their commitment to the environment by providing guests with a host of energy-saving service offerings to choose from that range from creative dining options to family friendly activities” said spokesperson Krystal Carter.
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gan College Women’s Resource Center, the event coincided with International Women’s Day, the theme of the annual event this year being women in politics. The award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated commitment to women’s equality and social justice. The Kelowna Farmers and Crafters Market outdoor market is opening for the season on Wednesday, April 4, and will run every Wednesday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the corner of Springfield and Dilworth. This is the market’s 17th year in operation. The Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board has a new 2012-13 board, representing the Central, North and Shuswap areas. Congrats to president Rob Shaw (Royal LePage Vernon); vice- president, Karen Singbell (Re/Max, Sicamous); past president George Cwiklewki (Macdonald Realty); Cliff Shillington (Re/Max Kelowna); Scott Mayne (Points West Realty); Tanis Read (Coldwell Banker); Kent Jorgenson (Re/Max Kelowna); Christopher Miller (Royal LePage); Darcy Griffiths (Re/Max Vernon); Rorie Holton (Royal LePage Vernon); Sharon Dahl (Century 21, Enderby); and Steve
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Centre, 1353 Richter St. For tickets ($35) call 250765-9733. The Kelowna City Concert Band spring concert. called Marches and Musicals, takes place Wednesday, March 28, at the Mary Irwin Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Guest vocalists are Gwen Plitt and Neville Bowman. Tickets $15 (adults) and $10 (seniors/ students) at Rotary Centre for the Arts or Select Your Tickets. Call Sue MacDonald for more info at 778-484-0546. The Kelowna Chamber of Commerce recently announced its new board of directors for 2012. “We are thrilled with the high interest of candidates for our board this year” said chamber president Karen Hawes. “All the candidates bring a multitude of experience to the chamber board. ” Serving on the board this year are Curtis Darmohray, Pushor Mitchell; Carmen Sparg, of Total Office; Rob Siddon, of Coast Wholesale Appliances; Sally Ginter, of the Canadian Cancer Society; Gladys Fraser,
DeHart to serve another term on CMA BC board Capital News columnist Maxine DeHart has been reappointed for another term on the board of the Certified Management Accountants Society of British Columbia. The CMA BC is a self-governing organization that awards the Certified Management Accountant designation to individuals that are proficient in strategic financial management in B.C. Representing over 4,000 CMAs and 1000 CMA students in British Columbia, CMA British Columbia maintains accreditation, regulates standards and conduct, and enforces continuing professional development of Certified Management Accountants in British Columbia. Certified Management Accountants are strategic financial management professionals with accounting skills and leadership competencies in international competitiveness, market development, human resources management, and information technologies.
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Meet the new Miss Kelowna Lady of the Lake candidates The Miss Kelowna Lady of the Lake pageant returns this year with seven young ladies nominated by their various business and community organization sponsors to be an ambassador for the city. The pageant participants will be involved in a host of activities over the next four months leading up to the pageant night in July. The Miss Kelowna Lady of the Lake Society provides training and guidance to young women who become Lady of the Lake candidates and choose to better themselves through participating in a variety of program activities. The work of the society is undertaken by volunteers from many areas of the community. The executive, directors and general committee members give their time to organize the many events, conduct training programs, arrange for judges and sponsors, chaperone candidates and participate in organizing the Lady of the Lake Pageant finale.
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Considering such injuries can be career-threatening, Colton Sissons counts himself, in many ways, fortunate to have missed only 14 games. After sitting out nearly five weeks with concussion-like symptoms, the Kelowna Rockets captain has been cleared to return to the lineup Friday night in Vancouver against the Giants. “I don’t think the timing could really be any better for me. I was hoping I’d be able to get a couple of games in at the end of the regular season and get my legs under me before the playoffs,” said Sissons, who has 26 goals and 41 points in 56 games. “(The concussion) concerned me a bit, but I always had confidence that I wouldn’t be out for too long. I know how serious injuries like this can be, so I’m happy to be back now and ready to get back out there and help the team.” The timing of their captain’s return couldn’t be much better for the Rockets either, as the club is is in the process of ramping up for the postseason and a tough firstround opponent—either Tri-City or Portland. Assistant coach Ryan Cuthbert said Sissons’ absence left a void in the Rockets dressing room and on the ice. “We definitely missed his leadership qualities, just the minutes he plays on the ice, he plays hard all the time,” said Rockets assistant coach Ryan Cuthbert. “He makes it hard for other teams, our guys watch it and they see
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Sissons suffered the concussion Feb. 11 after taking a hit to the head in a game against the Kamloops Blazers. He began practicing last week and has been taking part in contact drills for the last couple of days. Sissons, who also missed time with a concussion in November 2010, hopes such days are behind him for good. “It’s probably the toughest time of my hockey career, you can’t really do anything about, it’s the worst injury for that,” Sissons added. “You can’t rehab it, you can’t ice it, all you can do is rest and wait. “It’s also been tough watching the guys and watching them struggle, so hopefully we can get things turned around here.” And there is more impending good news for
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CAPTAIN Colton Sissons is expected in the Kelowna Rockets’ lineup this weekend after missing 14 games with a concussion. the Rockets as veteran forward Spencer Main resumed skating last week and, although he’s not yet involved in contact drills, he could be close to a return. The 20-year-old Main has been sidelined since Oct. 23 with a concussion and has missed the club’s last 58 games. “He’s been out a long
time, it’s been a long road back, but we’re hopeful he’s not too far away,” said Rockets head coach Ryan Huska said of Main’s recovery. “Conditioning is the big challenge for him, getting back in game shape.” Defenceman Mitchell Chapman (upper body) remains sidelined but could be ready to go for the start
of the post-season. The Rockets will close out the regular season with a home-and-home set this weekend against the Giants—Friday night at Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver, and Saturday at Prospera Place. Kleowna will open the playoffs on the road on the weekend of March 23. whenderson@kelownacapnews.com
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Sun’s search for coach winds down The Okanagan Sun expect to have a new head coach in place by the end of the month. General manager Jay Christensen said this week the B.C. Football Conference club has received 11 applications, with about half coming from within the city, and the remainder from outside the Okanagan. “They’re all good candidates, some are more experienced than others, so I’d say about eight of them would be serious contenders,” said Christensen. “They’ll all be involved in the interview process, in some aspect.” The successful candidate will not only lead the club into the 2012 junior football season, but will be instrumental helping move the organization towards a potential step up to Canadian Interuniversity Sport. “Whoever we choose, we want that head coach to take us to the threshold of a move to UBC Okanagan, whenever that might be,” said Christensen. “What happens after that will be up to the university.” Christensen is part of a three-member selection committee that will choose the 12th head coach in the 32-year history of the Okanagan Sun. Jason Casey resigned last month from the Sun’s head position after one season on the job, to take on an assistant coaching job this coming season
with the Queen’s University Golden Gaels.
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Fans of the B.C. Football Conference’s most heated rivalry will get to see an extra game between the Okanagan Sun and Vancouver Island Raiders this season. The 2012 BCFC schedule was released this week and features an unbalanced schedule. The Sun and Raiders will meet three times during the regular season— Saturday, Aug. 18 and Saturday, Sept. 29 in Nanaimo, and Saturday, Sept. 15 at the Apple Bowl. “I think it’s awesome,” said Sun general manager Jay Christensen. “We’re in a developmental league and we want to play as many games against quality opponents as we can. They’re our biggest rival and our fans are going to be winners in this, too.” The Sun’s season and home opener will be Saturday, Aug. 4, 7 p.m. against the Langley Rams. Okanagan will play Langley three times, the Kamloops Broncos twice, and Chilliwack and Westshore once each. Each of the league’s six teams will play a 10game schedule.
Chiefs drop Posse to reach KIJHL semifinal The Kelowna Chiefs have reached junior B hockey’s version of the Final Four.
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To say that the senior boys basketball program at Kelowna Christian School is thriving would be a colossal understatement. For the fourth time in five seasons, Gib Hinz’s Knights’ have captured the B.C. A boys high school championship. KCS secured provincial gold Saturday night in Langley with a 72-55 victory over St. Ann’s Academy from Kamloops in the title game. Tournament MVP Brendan Rempel led the Knights to their 24th consecutive win with 16 points, while Ethan Klukas added 15. Klukas was also a force on defense limiting St. Ann’s biggest threat, Angad Multani to just 11 points. As the defending champs and No. 1-ranked team in B.C. all season, the Knights faced high expectations at provincials—both internal and external—and, in the end, delivered the goods. “I thought they responded to the challenge very well,” said Knights’ assistant coach Ken Reed.
“Everything came together for them in the semifinal, and they just carried that over into the final. It was a very good team effort.” In the semifinal, KCS rolled over Langley Christian 70-45, with Jordan Hass scoring 13 points. Still, the road to the B.C. title wasn’t entirely smooth for the Knights who survived a close call in the second game of the tournament, just slipping past Pemberton 59-55. KCS was forced to overcome a four-point deficit after three quarters. Rempel secured three key rebounds in the final minute and while Drew Schulz scored three 3-point bombs in the final three minutes to seal the win. “It was a tough game for our guys mentally, they came in No. 1 and maybe weren’t expecting to be challenged the way they were,” Reed said. “But the guys came through and did what they had to to win.” KCS opened the weekend with 118-27 over Bulkley Valley as Ryan Linntell scored 22 points. Schulz was named to
the tournament’s first allstar team, while Linntell earned honourable mention. The B.C. champion Knights are: Drew Schulz, Isaac Grimes, Ethan Klukas, Jordan Hass, Eric Langlois, Simon Benson, Noah Reich, Brendan Rempel, Ryan Linttell, Dan Seinen, Connor Loewen, Jared Ballantyne, Keelan Laughren and Bryce Mathews. The head coach is Gib Hinz, and the assistants are Ken Reed, Daryl Klassen and Colton Tripke. The only time in the last five years the Knights didn’t win the provincial A boys title was 2010 when they competed at the AAA level.
BRONZE FOR MUSTANGS The Immaculata Mustangs, ranked No. 2 heading in, won the bronze medal with a 76-60 victory Langley Christian. Alex Hart paced the Mustangs in the 3rd/4th place game with 32 points, while Dario Gini added 21. “It was a great weekend and I am so proud of this group of kids,” said Mustangs coach Dino
Chiefs rely on their skill Chiefs from A16 over the Princeton Posse, the Chiefs have advanced to the KIJHL’s Okanagan/ Shuswap Conference final. At press time Wednesday, Kelowna was scheduled to take on the winner of the Sicamous Eagles/Kamloops Storm series in a best-of-seven meeting beginning Friday. If Sicamous won Wednesday’s seventh and deciding game, the series would open in Kelowna. If the Storm won, the Chiefs would travel to Kamloops Friday for Game 1. See kijhl.ca for further details. Meanwhile, the Chiefs used their skill and speed to dispose of the more physical Posse in five games in the Okanagan Division final. T.J. Dumonceaux scored at 15:36 of overtime on Monday night in Princeton to give the Chiefs a series-clinching 5-4 victory. Kelowna narrowly averted having to play a sixth game thanks to a late breakaway goal by Landon Andrusiak with just 1:13 to play in the third
period. “It was a set play, (assistant) Grant (Sheridan) drew it up and it worked,” Andrusiak said of the tying goal. “It’s not often those set plays work, but it’s great when they do.” As much as skill and offense has been key for the Chiefs in their playoff run, Andrusiak said the team’s young defense
continues to get better. “The guys are really coming along on the back end,” he said. “We’re really young back there and it takes a whole season to get used to the league, especially in how quick you have to make decisions. These 10 games in the playoffs have been a bonus in how much they’re learning.”
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Gini. “We worked so hard and prepared so hard for this tournament and we deserved better.” The heartbreaker for Immaculata came in the semifinals when they fell to St. Ann’s 99-92 in a double-overtime thriller. The teams were tied 7171 after regulation, and 83-83 after the first overtime before St. Ann’s pulled away. Coach Gini said a disappointing call by the referee late in the first overtime likely had a bearing on the eventual outcome. Gini said Alex Hart was intentionally fouled but was instead called for a five-second violation.
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THE KELOWNA Christian Knights celebrate the B.C. boys A basketball championship on Saturday in Langley. “It was a wrong call and that is all I can say, everyone in the gym knew they had to foul and somehow this official did not see the obvious, its was disappointing for the kids
and I will leave it at that.” Dario Gini had a spectacular 41-point effort for the Mustangs against St. Ann’s, while Alex Hart added 37. Immaculata also
earned wins over Cedars and Unity Christian. Hart and Gini of Immaculata were named to the tournament’s first allstar team. whenderson@kelownacapnews.com
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KELOWNA AquaJets’ swimmer Molly Hill, 10, shows her form at the KISU Pentathlon swim meet last weekend in Penticton.
Jets close short course season The Kelowna AquaJets wrapped up the short course swimming season last weekend by sending 40 athletes to the KISU Pentathlon meet in Penticton. The three-day competition was highlighted by two club records from Ella
Rolleston in the 8-and-under category in the 100 IM and 25 backstroke races. Other big accomplishments by KAJ members included Skye Kinnear qualifying for her first AA provincial meet, with a fast time in the 100 breast, and teammate Taylor Derosier
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KELOWNA JUDO CLUB members (from left) Jake Black, Nic Dekergommeaux and Ben Leatherdale each came home with medals from the B.C. Youth Judo Championships in Kamloops. Dekergommeaux won gold, Black a silver and Leatherdale won bronze. Kelowna’s Will Cannan also won gold, while Bailey Leatherdale earned silver, and Ricardo Pires was fourth.
Heat add another Festival The UBC Okanagan Heat women’s volleyball team has picked up another star recruit who has already taken home her fair share of gold medals at the national level. The 5-foot-11 Calgary-born Megan Festival, an outside hitter from Western Canada High in Alberta, will be the third recruit for the Heat women’s program and another step towards establishing a strong, young team to play against the top schools in the CIS league.
Megan also happens to be the sister of 6-foot outside hitter Jill Festival who will be going into her fourth season with the Heat. “The opportunity to play with my sister is one of the main reasons I chose UBC Okanagan,” said Megan Festival. “We are very close and I believe the competition between us will bring a sense of healthy competition to the team and our relationship.” Heat head coach Steve Manuel could not be hap-
pier to bring this type of close-knit competitive relationship to the team going into the second season of CIS play. “I first noticed Megan at the 14U Canadian West Open in 2008. Her team was the class of the championship taking home the title and making a lasting impression on me,” said Manuel. “From there we followed Megan’s progress, watching her grow as
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Heat team evolves quickly brings a fiery competitiveness, she will fit in nicely with the team and in the classroom.” Festival is a strong student, having recently won the Myrna Empey Scholarship based on volleyball, academics, community and school involvement. She will be entering the Management program at UBC Okanagan and is excited to be attending a school that is still growing. “I chose the Heat because I want to contribute to a growing new program in the CIS rather than an established team program,” said Festival. “The small and intimate campus was appealing to me as it seemed to provide a strong sense of community among the team. The team chemistry seemed like a good fit and I really enjoy Coach Manuel’s coaching style.” Festival is a competitive player and hopes to instill some healthy competition on the team and challenge her teammates to push themselves to the fullest. “I feel my strengths as a volleyball player are my ability to compete and focus, while technically I believe my strengths are my ball control and defense,” continues Festival. “My goal as a player is to help make the Heat a topranked CIS team.”
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tion and would make it impossible to successfully prosecute those who destroy fish habitat, he said. Already, he noted, in the past few years federal fisheries staff in B.C. have been cut in half and there are far fewer convictions for contraventions. In the past decade he has received a number of provincial and federal awards for his conservation work, and Langer is the author of Stain Upon the Sea, dedicated to exposing the salmon farm industry in B.C. Langer has been interviewed by newspapers across Canada and the U.S. about the leaked information since he sent it out earlier this week. One of those who read about it was Rick Simpson of Kelowna, co-chair of the fisheries commit-
tee of the Okanagan Region of the B.C. Wildlife Federation. Simpson says there is passionate opposition to such changes. “This would give industry carte blanche,” he commented. It’s especially of concern when millions are being spent to rehabilitate damaged fish habitat, such as along the Okanagan River, and even more is being spent to try and re-establish the sockeye populations up the Columbia and Okanagan Rivers to Skaha and Okanagan Lakes, he pointed out. “I feel badly for my kids if this goes through,” he said. “But, it will take more than a couple of newspaper articles to prevent it; they can do what they want,” he added, referring to the Conservative majority in Parliament. jsteeves@kelownacapnews.com
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WFN explores legal options after decision Swap from A1 able was based on staff’s professional assessment.” The lands in question were proposed in exchange for the commercial reserve lands required to construct the $41 million Westside Road Interchange along Highway 97. “We’re pleased with where the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations has gone with this,” said West Kelowna Mayor Doug Findlater. The mayor said that the district is still curious about one parcel of land that wasn’t officially taken off the table. “We do know that there is still one piece in Rose Valley, that is basically northeast of the park parcel, (which) is still being discussed,” he said.
“We’ll be digging in and finding out more about that. What we’ve been told is anything that is watershed, anything that is park, anything that (is) gravel are areas that were excluded. “We’re wondering about that particular parcel that they have included and what the significance of that is.” Findlater said that the next step is to gain conservation status for the Rose Valley lands to ensure that they are never subject to transfer in the future. “We’re looking for some kind of conservation status for that whole area that’s being discussed. Let’s make that an area that’s off limits for any kind of transfers, any kind of private development in the future,” Findlater said. “I think the public
Robert Louie would be very pleased with that kind of ending to this whole episode.” Findlater also noted that the “long awaited Freedom of Information request” that the district made to the province more than six months ago arrived on Monday. “It’s about 414 pages of documents, some which stretch back to the 1950s and some more current…we haven’t had time to do a detailed an-
alysis of it,” said Findlater. “It’s already on the district website…it’s available for the public to take a look at.” Findlater said that the district’s persistence was a key to getting these lands taken off the negotiating table. But Westbank First Nation saw the province’s announcement in a different light. “We have honoured our end of the agreement. The province has a contractual, trust and moral obligation to honour and satisfy the land exchange terms of our governmentto-government agreement,” said WFN Chief Robert Louie. “Our legal options are now being explored.” The WFN is requesting that the province put forward the parameters and criteria used to
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WISE BUYERS READ THE LEGAL COPY: Vehicle(s) may be shown with optional equipment. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offers. Offers may be cancelled at any time without notice. See your Ford Dealer for complete details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. *Purchase a new 2012 Fiesta SE sedan with manual transmission/2012 Focus SE sedan with manual transmission for $16,499/$19,499 after Total Manufacturer Rebate of $0/$250 and customer cash of $500 deducted. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebate has been deducted. Offers include a Manufacturer Rebate of $0/$250, customer cash of $500, and freight and air tax of $1,600 but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. All prices are based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. Manufacturer Rebates can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. **Choose 0% annual percentage rate (APR) purchase financing on a new 2012 Fiesta SE sedan with manual transmission/2012 Focus SE sedan with manual transmission for a maximum of 72 months to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment. Purchase financing monthly payment is $196/$236 (the sum of twelve (12) monthly payments divided by 26 periods gives payee a bi-weekly payment of $90/$109 with a down payment of $2,400/$2,500 or equivalent trade-in. Cost of borrowing is $0 or APR of 0% and total to be repaid is $14,099/$16,999. Offers include a Manufacturer Rebate of $0/$250, customer cash of $500, and freight and air tax of $1,600 but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. Taxes are payable on the full amount of the purchase price after Manufacturer Rebate deducted. Bi-Weekly payments are only available using a customer initiated PC (Internet Banking) or Phone Pay system through the customer’s own bank (if offered by that financial institution). The customer is required to sign a monthly payment contract with a first payment date one month from the contract date and to ensure that the total monthly payment occurs by the payment due date. Bi-weekly payments can be made by making payments equivalent to the sum of 12 monthly payments divided by 26 bi-weekly periods every two weeks commencing on the contract date. Dealer may sell for less. Offers vary by model and not all combinations will apply. ** From Feb. 1, 2012 to Apr. 2 , 2012, receive 0% APR purchase financing on new 2012 Fiesta (excluding S) and Focus (excluding S) models for a maximum of 72 months to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest interest rate. Example: $20,000 purchase financed at 0% APR for 72 months, monthly payment is $277.78, cost of borrowing is $0 or APR of 0% and total to be repaid is $20,000.Down payment on purchase financing offers may be required based on approved credit from Ford Credit. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price. ±Lease a new 2012 Fiesta SE sedan with manual transmission/2012 Focus SE sedan with manual transmission and get 0% lease annual percentage rate (LAPR) financing for up to 48 months on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest LAPR payment. 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This offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. ††Offer valid from February 1, 2012 to April 15, 2012 (the “Program Period”). Receive a maximum of [$500]/ [$1000] worth of selected Ford custom accessories, factory installed options, or Customer Cash with the purchase or lease of a new 2012 Ford [Fiesta, Focus, Escape]/[Fusion, Mustang (excluding GT 500), Taurus, Edge, Flex, Explorer, Expedition, E-Series, Transit Connect] (each an “Eligible Vehicle”) during the Program Period (the “Offer”). Offer must be applied to the Eligible Vehicle. The Eligible Vehicle must be delivered or factory ordered during the Program Period. Taxes payable on the total price of the Eligible Vehicle (including accessories and factory options), before the Offer value is deducted. 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NEWS ▼ EDUCATION
City endorses living Teacher talks mediator will face free of pesticides policy a difficult task to find contract truce Tom Fletcher CONTRIBUTOR
Education Minister George Abbott says he won’t appoint a mediator in the long-running B.C. Teachers’ Federation dispute until after he returns from an education trade mission to China on March 26. Abbott said Wednesday his Asian trip was planned long before his ministry developed Bill 22, the legislation designed to force an end to months of teacher work-to-rule action that culminated in a threeday strike last week. Once Bill 22 is passed in the
legislature Thursday, Abbott said he will send letters to the heads of the BCTF and the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association inviting them to take part in mediation, before he leaves for China on Saturday. The legislation requires the BCTF and BCPSEA to bargain “in good faith” with the yet-to-benamed mediator in an effort to reach agreement without adding new costs to the overall B.C. education budget. Abbott acknowledged that there is no practical way to compel the BCTF to negotiate if they refuse.
BCTF president Susan Lambert has repeatedly rejected the idea of a ministry-appointed mediator as well as the government’s “net zero” financial restriction. Abbott said because of the long history of disagreement, court challenges over restrictions on class size and special needs support and other unique complications, he will be seeking a mediator with significant education experience. If no settlement is reached by the end of June, a new contract would be imposed that extends from last spring to June 2013, after the next provincial election.
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This year marks the fourth year of the City of Kelowna’s pesticide use regulation bylaw and its pesticide free education campaign. “The pesticide free campaign helps residents make healthier yard maintenance choices,” said Althea Livingston, marketing and communications coordinator of the campaign. “The education campaign is designed to assist with the implementation of our pesticide bylaw that regulates the use of cosmetic, non-essential pesticides on residential properties. The bylaw came into effect on Jan. 1, 2009.” City staff will visit retailers and host a number of free workshops throughout the spring to ensure that information is provided directly to residents. The City’s website, kelowna.ca/environment also features a number of different information brochures and fact sheets, an-
swers to some frequently asked questions, plus helpful external links. Topics covered include managing pests, weeds, aphids, powdery mildew and fruit pests in residential yards. Another pamphlet explains how to read a pesticide label and determine which less toxic pesticides are permitted under the bylaw. For the second year in a row, a pesticide expert is available to answer questions from residents who are dealing with a pest or weed problem and need advice. Residents can email pesticidefree@kelowna. ca or leave a voicemail on the Pesticide Free Hotline at 250-469-8881. “Residents can apply for a one-time exemption to deal with infestations they cannot get under control using natural measures by calling the Environment and Land Use Branch at 250-469-8626,” added Livingston. “However, we will
want to ensure people have done everything they can before resorting to pesticides.” Other exemptions from the bylaw include certified pesticide applicators, backyard fruit trees, pests that transmit human diseases, noxious weeds, noxious insects, City of Kelowna lands and less toxic pesticides such as acetic acid, dormant oil and safer soaps. The City of Kelowna park services department has reduced its pesticide use over the last 11 years, with the majority of pest management activity now being done through proper design and the use of horticultural practices, as well as through mechanical, biological and cultural controls. Provincial regulations currently allow cosmetic pesticides to be sold by retailers. However, some local retailers have opted to voluntarily take them off their shelves to support the numerous pesticide bylaws in Canada.
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ON NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET DEALERS. Chevrolet.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. */x/†/††/^Offers apply to the purchase of a 2012 Cruze LS (R7A), 2012 Sonic LS Sedan (R7A) equipped as described. Freight included ($1,495). License, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offer available to retail customers in Canada. See Dealer for details. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the BC Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. GMCL, Ally Credit or TD Financing Services may modify, extend or terminate this offer in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See Chevrolet dealer for details. ††0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by Ally Financing for 72 months on new or demonstrator 2012 Cruze LS & 2012 Sonic LS Sedan. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $10,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $138.89 for 72 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $10,000.00. Offer is unconditionally interest-free. Freight ($1,495) included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, applicable taxes and fees not included. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. ^Credit valid towards the purchase or lease of an eligible new 2011 or 2012 model year Chevrolet, GMC, Buick or Cadillac vehicle, excluding Chevrolet Volt, delivered between January 6th 2012 and April 2nd 2012. Customers must present this authorization letter at the time of purchase or lease. All products are subject to availability. See Dealer for eligibility. Only one $1,000 Bonus may be redeemed per purchase/lease vehicle. This offer may not be redeemed for cash. The credit amount is inclusive of any applicable taxes. As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and will contact GM to verify eligibility. The $1,000 Bonus is not compatible with the Employee New Vehicle Purchase Program or the Supplier Program New Vehicle Purchase Program. Void where prohibited by law. $1,000 offer is stackable with Cardholder’s current GM Card Earnings, subject to Vehicle Redemption Allowances. For complete GM Card Program Rules, including current Redemption Allowances, transferability of Earnings, and other applicable restrictions for all eligible GM vehicles, see your GM Dealer, call the GM Card Redemption Centre at 1-888-446-6232 or visit TheGMCard.ca. Subject to applicable law, GMCL may modify or terminate the Program in whole or in part with or without notice to you. Subject to Vehicle Redemption Allowances. For complete GM Card Program Rules, including current Redemption Allowances, transferability of Earnings, and other applicable restrictions for all eligible GM vehicles, see your GM Dealer, call the GM Card Redemption Centre at 1-888-446-6232 or visit TheGMCard.ca. Subject to applicable law, GMCL may modify or terminate the Program in whole or in part with or without notice to you. Primary GM Cardholders may transfer the $1,000 Bonus to the following eligible Immediate Family members, who reside at the Primary Cardholder’s residence: parents, partner, spouse, brother, sister, child, grandchild and grandparents including parents of spouse or partner. Proof of relationship and residency must be provided upon request. The $1,000 Bonus is not transferable to Immediate Family residing outside of the Primary Cardholders residence. ∞OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery) wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. Subscription Service Agreement required. Call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or visit onstar.ca for OnStar’s Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy and details and system limitations. Additional information can be found in the OnStar Owner’s Guide. WBased on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. +For more information visit iihs.org/ratings. ++U.S. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are a part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program.
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B SECTION • THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2012 • CAPITAL NEWS
ENTERTAINMENT Wearable Art buoyed by CATO Jennifer Smith STAFF REPORTER
You might not be able to set your clock by it, but the daylight savings switch marks the beginning of a very important countdown in Kelowna— the race to the Wearable Art Gala. Now in its ninth season, the Wearable Art Gala fundraiser for the Alternator Centre for Contemporary Art has become one of the arts scene’s most interesting affairs. Venue changes and different experiments in party planning have seen it through some highs and lows, but the one constant is that it always promises something totally unique as artists from around Kelowna offer up their interpretations of wearable art, including everything from a dress made of chopsticks to life-size, dancing sushi. The wearable pieces of art are showcased in a performance on stage, followed by an after party. DJ Mark Mishadow, a promising young electronic music artist who is also starting a new music festival in Enderby this summer, will provide the sound backdrop for the affair and said it’s a great place for him to showcase his new style. “When you’re starting out, you want the headlining spot and that tends to be the really hard, electro house music,” said Mishadow. “After a few years, that starts to relax and you realize you have to adapt to the mood of your job. Now I’m working on stuff that’s a little lighter on the ears, swing house, more transitional. It’s just happier.” Mishadow will work with the artists to set a tone for each of the 50 wearable art presenters
▼ MOVIE REVIEW
Best thing about John Carter is the loin cloth JOHN CARTER And so it was with unnerving predictability that I was first in line at the theatre for John Carter, the movie.
BEHIND THE SCREEN
Susan Steen
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KEVIN WEB from the 2011 Wearable Art Gala. and set the stage for an enjoyable evening in the after party. He’s bringing in two other DJs to help him— DJs Carizmic and Lefrog—and spent this week working with student artists at the Centre for Art and Technology to ensure he gets it all right. The Wearable Art event is all about helping new artists in a variety of genres develop their skills and get their name out there, whether it be for their work on makeup, hair, on the music
end, or as the creators of each wearable piece of art; and this year is shaping up to be one of the better events. After losing the UBCO students who formed the backbone of the art entries in the last couple of years, event organizer Jennifer Pickering says the UBCO department of creative studies is back on board and, for the first time, the Centre for Arts and Technology’s fashion program will also join the fray. The theme for this year is the five senses and
Mishadow said he’s already worked with some artists developing an ambitious approach to the smell portion of that challenge. The event takes place March 31 at the Laurel Packinghouse. Tickets are now on sale through Select Your Tickets (www.selectyourtickets.com) for $45, which includes entrance to the after party. After party tickets alone are $15 available at the door. For more information see www.alternatorcentre.com.
I’m a big fan of Dune, Star Wars, Indiana Jones, but likely the real reason I was there was for the 2 1/2 hours that Taylor Kitsch (John Carter) is jumping around Mars wearing a loin cloth— heady stuff. Kitsch was born right here in Kelowna in 1981 and now lives in Vancouver. We have seen him in X-Men and Friday Night Lights. Good thing all I went for was the scenery because that’s about all I got—the acting sucked! But what are you really able to do when, in 1868 Carter finds an amulet on earth which somehow catapults him through space and time to Barsoom (Mars to us), and then, because he can defy gravity on Barsoom (a big hit with the locals), his value as a fighter goes way up. Of course there’s a beautiful woman, Lynn Collins (Dejah Thoris) who has been in such films as The Lake House and X-Men. Well. I ask you, what interplanetary tale doesn’t have a beautiful woman so of course there is danger, angst, four
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KELOWNA born actor Taylor Kitsch looks good in the lead role as John Carter. armed creatures and really mad monsters—and that’s just the love scenes. I’m just kidding: John Carter has no time for that, he is so valued that everyone either wants him to fight for them or wants him dead, so the guy is really busy. Maybe a best line (hard to tell really): “You are ugly, but you are truly beautiful,” said to Carter by the four-armed guy after seeing Carter jump tall space ships. See what I mean, this pretty well sums up the acting here. So Carter’s mission is to save the Martian Princess (oh yeah, she’s a princess) from marrying the evil guy threatening to take over Helium (a city on Barsoom). He turns his back on Earth and leaves his earthly belongings, estate and big bucks to his nephew Edgar Rice Burroughs (he’s only 10 in this show) but as an adult went on to write Dejah Thoris, Martian Princess. Later renamed Under the Moons of Mars, Tarzan of the Apes, and the Land that Time Forgot, to name a few, Carter flits back to Mars and ultimately everyone gets some-
thing…we’re just not quite sure what. The rest of the cast includes the likes of Willem Dafoe (Tars Tarkas), Thomas Haden Church (Tal Hajus), Bryan Cranston (Powell) and Daryl Sabara (the young Edgar Rice Burroughs) just to name a few. In its first weekend, director Andrew Stanton’s John Carter made $30.5 million, which may sound like a lot to you and me but is less than half of the $80 million that Avatar brought in the first weekend. So, in the movie biz, if this movie costs $250 million to make, and it did, they have a long way to go to break even. Little factoid: The most expensive movie ever made to date? Not Titanic, but Pirates of the Caribbean (at Worlds End) 2007 which cost $300 million and has made $963 million worldwide Two reels (just for the loin cloth—and the Martian dog). Susan Steen is a local movie buff. susansteen1234@shaw.ca
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Roundup of food and wine happenings this spring L
ots of spring news to share in the food and wine world. Firstly, the highly anticipated re-opening of the expanded Waterfront Wines restaurant is just around the corner. A new look, double the space, plus a chef’s table where four lucky diners (reservations highly recommended) will sit right at the kitchen counter to watch chef Mark Filatow and team in action. Word is that those gorgeous new doors open next week—hurrah! www.waterfrontwines. com Fish taco lovers and fans of local hangout Okanagan Street Food can relax: chef Neil is back from holidays and they have reopened on Tuesday (whew). www. okanaganstreetfood.com What’s going on with
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Jennifer Schell Cooper’s in Mission Park Mall? It is in the process of becoming an Urban Fare a la Vancouver. The store will remain operating while under renovation and completion is scheduled for June. www.urbanfare.com Penticton has a lot to hoot and holler about these days. After all, the city was recently listed as No. 1 in the Top 19 wine destinations around the world, in the top 25 climbing locations in the world and in the top 10 places to try something new (sip wine).
With new wineries springing up in the area, many with new eateries launching this spring, they continue to build their already delicious reputation. Beginning mid-April the downtown Summerland location of the Vanilla Pod Restaurant is moving to Poplar Grove Winery on Middle Bench Road, Penticton. Poplar Grove’s spectacular new building includes a restaurant with a view and patio to die for. This is going to make an extraordinary destination for food and wine lovers. www.poplargrove.ca Just up the road at super cool Misconduct Wine Co., owners Richard and Twylla da Silva also factored space for an eatery into their new wine shop renovations.
Former owner of local favourite, Amante Bistro in Penticton, chef Abul Adame will be offering delicious bites for visitors to enjoy inside or on the patio. Stay tuned for an opening date! www.misconductwineco.com Hillside Winery’s gorgeous Bistro will reopen for the season on March 31. Prepare to have your palate wowed by their fabulous executive chef Rob Cordonier. I am a huge fan. hillsidewinery. ca/bistro Spring wine festival events are posted so start planning and booking tickets now before they sell out. The Festival runs May 4 to 13—check it out at www.thewinefestivals. com for all event and ticket info. I can’t wait to attend the Cellar Dinner, Dancing and Winemakers
Olympics at The View Winery. There will be an entertaining evening of fine food and wine pairings combined with live music and the excitement of the Winemaker’s Olympics. Participants will be put through their paces in a series of events, which will not only test their abilities but entertain onlookers as well. Olympic awards and closing ceremonies will be followed by dancing to the funky, classic tunes of Peter Glockner and Dave Beaton. Last year was sold out—reservations are required. www.theviewwinery.com 250 860 0742. The View Winery has also been giving its wine shop a makeover and is due to unveil the new look this month. Jennifer Schell is editor of B.C. Wine Trails Magazine.
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its praises. Hill himself gave probably the best description of what to expect of it, saying it is a cross between Bad Boys and a John Hughes movie. Hill and Channing Tatum star as rookie cops who are more than ready to leave their adolescent problems behind. But the two have a less-than-stellar start on the force and, along with their youthful appearance, get themselves re-assigned to the secret Jump Street unit. Their assignment is to go undercover at a local high school and risk their lives to investigate a vio-
ring. However, the bigger challenge is finding out that high school is nothing like they left a few years earlier and both have to confront the terror and anxiety of being a teenager again. This weekend is light for new releases because the industry is gearing up for the release of what is expected to be the next big franchise. With the last Harry Potter movie done and the final Twilight movie coming in November, it is time for The Hunger Games. Like the former two, the books are a phenomenon, set in the near fu-
raised to take part in a life and death competition in the fallen society of what was once North America. Already breaking advance ticket sales records in larger centres, tickets for the opening week at the Grand 10, Paramount and Capitol Theatres are on sale now, including the opening midnight show next Thursday, March 22. Another phenomenon was Titanic and advance tickets are also on sale now for the special advance screening of its 3D re-release at the Grand 10 Cinemas on Monday, See Davis B4
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THE HUNGER GAMES Sneak Preview Shows at 12:01am March 23rd - Tickets are on sale now! Watch Hunger Games opening night and you can entered to win a Head To Toe Make Over Courtesy of Amici’s, a Hunger Games Box Set and More! *No Passes Accepted (until Mar. 16th) – G.C’s always accepted* STAR WARS: EPISODE 1 (3D) Nightly at 6:55 & 9:40, Fri - Thurs Mats at 12:55 & 3:40 (G) *3D PRICING IN EFFECT* DR. SEUSS: THE LORAX (3D) Nightly at 7:10 & 9:15, Fri - Thurs Mats at 1:10 & 3:15 (G) *3D PRICING IN EFFECT* *No Passes Accepted (until Mar. 16th) – G.C’s always accepted* JOHN CARTER (3D) Nightly at 6:50 & 9:35, Fri – Thurs Mats at 12:50 Only (PG) *3D PRICING IN EFFECT* JOHN CARTER (2D) Fri - Thurs Mats at 3:35 Only (PG) GHOST RIDER: SPIRIT OF VENGEANCE (3D) Nightly at 6:45 & 9:10, Fri -Thurs Mats at 12:45 & 3:10 (14A) *3D PRICING IN EFFECT* THE DESCENDANTS Nightly at 7:00 & 9:25, Thurs Mats at 1:00 & 3:25 (PG) 5 Oscar Nominations, Best Actor & Best Picture Golden Globe Winner! Ends Thursday! THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY Starts Friday! Nightly at 7:00 & 9:25, Fri - Thurs Mats at 1:00 & 3:25 (PG) Nightly at 7:20 only (G) WANDERLUST Nightly at 7:15 & 9:45, Fri - Thurs Mats at 1:15 & 3:45 (14A) SAFE HOUSE Nightly at 6:40 & 9:30, Fri - Thurs Mats at 12:40 & 3:30 (PG) 1000 WORDS Nightly at 7:20 & 9:20, Fri – Thurs Mats at 1:20 & 3:20 (PG) DR. SEUSS: THE LORAX (NOT 3D) Nightly at 6:35 & 9:05, Fri - Thurs Mats at 12:35 & 3:05 (G) *No Passes Accepted (until Mar. 16th) – G.C’s always accepted* GOON Nightly at 7:05 & 9:50, Fri - Thurs Mats at 1:05 & 3:50 (18A) *Note: 3:50 show on Sat. March 17 is cancelled* I AM BRUCE LEE Saturday, Matinee at 3:50 only, PG: Violence & Coarse Language (95 min)
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Inspired by folk musicians of the ’60s, Caswell performs at Bike Shop Trevor Caswell’s mom and dad had a record collection that was the envy of all his friends. From Sinatra to Hendrix and all stops in between, Trevor spent a lot of time mining that collection, learning what he could. It was the folk and blues sounds that stayed with him most of all and sent him digging further at his local record shops in Kamloops. One hot summers day when a friend left a harmonica at his house he went and got himself a rack to hold it around his neck the way his heroes did. Nothing to do then, but head out onto the streets and start busking, banging and hollering! He sang Dylan, Guthrie, Leadbelly. All those classic folk styles served
him well and continue to do so to this day. Caswell is performing in Kelowna this Saturday. Among his repertoire are songs from his four well received CDs of original music spanning styles from folk to acoustic blues to 1960s pop. An absolute pleasure to hear live, Caswell’s performances also have a wide range, from intimate solo shows to appearances with a full band including violin and cello. In Kelowna, Jayme McKillop, from Vernon, will also be performing. With the addition of a National steel guitar and his ever present harmonica, seeing Caswell live is a definite treat. Based in Kamloops, he tours between B.C. and Ontario appearing in cafes, theatres and festi-
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Cod Gone Wild Friday, March 16 /2012 at 7:30pm Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Cod Gone Wild and help them mark the release of their brand new studio album which is officially being released March 13th! The album will be hot off the press and Cod Gone Wild will be sharing some new original and traditional music as well as performing some of their favourites that can not be overlooked around St. Patrick’s Day! For more information visit their website at www.codgonewild.com
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Saturday, April 28 • 7:30pm
Two of the Okanagan’s best bands Appaloosa and the Uptown Horns come together for Elvis and Friends starring Adam Fitzpatrick as Elvis, Joe Kelso as Roy Orbison and Andrea Anderson as Patsy Cline. The Uptown Hornz are comprised of the B.C Interior’s finest Brass & Woodwind players, who are all equally versed in all styles of Music from Jazz to R&B , Funk and Classical. After many incarnations, Appaloosa has evolved to its current state. Rocking today with some of the biggest names in show business: Brad Paisley, Dwight Yoakum, Pam Tillis, the Late and Great Johnny Cash, Marty Stuart and many more.
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April 2. Attendees of this special “fan” screening will receive collectable gold 3D glasses as well as a limited edition lithograph plus chances to win great prizes. If you happen to miss the advance screening, Titanic 3D is officially being released Wednesday, April 4. And don’t forget the phenomenon that is The Iron Lady, which not only won two Academy Awards, but is going into
its 10th week at the Paramount Theatre and is opening this weekend at the Capitol Theatre. Also at the Capitol, Michael Fassbender is starring in the final two movies of the West Kelowna Film Festival. Tonight at 7 p.m. is Shame and next Thursday at 7 p.m. he stars with Keira Knightly and Viggo Mortensen in A Dangerous Method. Rick Davis is the manager of the Capitol Theatre in West Kelowna. capitol_wes@ landmarkcinemas.ca
Volunteer difference Volunteer from B3 community events and the therapy dog program, a dedicated group of dog owners and their pets who visit many care facilities in the area. In 2010 St. John volunteers provided over 205,000 volunteer hours across B.C. If this challenging volunteer leadership opportunity appeals to you, please mail your resume in confidence to the Division Superintendent Se-
lection Committee, St. John Ambulance, Kelowna Branch at 1941 Kent Road, Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 7S6 or email kelowna@bc.sja.ca. Dawn Wilkinson is the coordinator for the Community Information and Volunteer Centre. Go to www.kcr.ca to create your volunteer profile and find out about other volunteer opportunities in the Central Okanagan. 250-763-8008, ext 24 informkelowna@kcr.ca
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Mission to see transit Apps don’t replace real therapy service improvements
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s there an app for that? This little line has aptly defined the recent age of smart phones, tablets and related technological toys. We truly do carry our “life in our pockets” these days. Chances are if you’ve thought of it, there is an app for it. Psychiatry and mental health are no exception to this growing trend. A search under ‘mental health’ in the app store brings up 250 options. Psychiatry brings up almost 100. There has recently been some media attention surrounding the socalled therapy apps and speculation about their usefulness as tools in the treatment of psychiatric conditions—even questions about whether these may one day eliminate the need for face-to-face therapy altogether. Will anyone need to visit a doctor when they can receive therapy anytime, anywhere using their phone? Some of the available apps are designed like video games where a user practices a behaviour designed
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technique called cognitive bias modification. There are exercises for a variety of issues ranging from decreasing an anxiety response in certain situations to learning not to drink
too much. Another set of therapy apps are tools designed to help people keep track of their condition, treatment or progress. There are electronic diaries for mood or anxiety disorders where individuals can keep track of their symptoms every day and share this information with health care providers. In my opinion, these complementary tools such as the electronic mood diaries can be very helpful to assist in managing a mental health condition. While not providing therapy in themselves, they are a convenient, portable way to track treatment progress between appointments. Many psychiatrists and counsellors have been assigning this kind of ‘homework’ to patients for years.
Electronic tools such as these apps simply make this easier. As for the apps claiming to truly offer therapy in some sense—the video games with cognitive behavioural goals, etc.—some of them may prove to be useful, but I believe many will simply be a passing phase or a gimmick with little therapeutic benefit in the long run. Certainly, continued research into their individual effectiveness will be the test of exactly how much weight to give therapy apps when it comes to the management of mental health conditions. Meantime, a trained and certified mental health professional can provide education, lifestyle recommendations, tips and exercises along with therapy or medical treatment to help minimize the negative effects of mental health issues. If you are experiencing mental health symptoms, I strongly urge you to speak with someone about it. Help is available and you needn’t sort it all out on your own. Paul Latimer is a psychiatrist and president of Okanagan Clinical Trials. 250-862-8141 dr@okanaganclinicaltrials.com
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Starting March 25, a number of service changes will take effect within the regional transit system. To better meet the needs of the Kelowna area residents, route #16 is now divided to provide better, more frequent coverage. There will now be routes #16 Kettle Valley and #17 Southridge. Both runs will see 30 minute peak-time and 60 minute regular service hours. Those routes travel to the Mission Recreation Transit Exchange. Also, an extra late night run on route #15 and the region’s most pro-
ductive route #1 will now travel to the Mission Recreation Transit Exchange. A celebration of the new Mission Recreation Transit Exchange will be held at noon, Monday, March 26, at Mission’s Recreation Park— between the H2O Centre and the Capital News Centre. Kelowna transit riders will learn more about this vital hub that links renowned fitness facilities and the broadest reaches of the Central Okanagan. “Transit users are going to appreciate the convenience of these service improvements,” said
Kelowna-Mission MLA Steve Thomson. “This region is growing rapidly and the new exchange will be a welcome addition to our transit system.” “This new exchange is one of several planned transit exchanges servicing the Kelowna Regional Transit system,” added Jerry Dombowsky, regional programs manager for the City of Kelowna, “We are working hard to create a community where people can thrive in their daily routes without complete reliance on their vehicles.” Check out www.bctransit.com to learn more.
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port that a lone man on a bicycle was attempting to break into city-owned parking meters. Numerous meters had been damaged over the last few weeks and the City of Kelowna estimated the damages to now be well over $5,000.
Police closed in on the man but he refused to stop and attempted to evade police on his bicycle. His pedal pursuit came to a painful end however when he failed to negotiate around a brick pillar that stopped him in his tracks.
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The 38-year-old man was treated for minor injuries before being taken into police custody. The man faces potential charges of mischief and was released on a promise to appear in court in June. The Kelowna RCMP also commended the Commissionaires for being instrumental in the arrest of the suspect. â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ Police say Harvey Avenue was being used as a drag strip last Sunday as two Kelowna men were caught racing at over 100 km/h in a 50 km/h zone. At about 10 p.m., police clocked a blue Audi S4 and a grey Subaru WRX doing 102 km/h on Harvey just before Gordon Drive. An RCMP Central Okanagan Traffic Services member observed both vehicles revving their engines and driving side-byside down the road trying to outdistance each other. The two 20-year-old Kelowna men found driving were ticketed for their excessive speeds and their vehicles were impounded for seven days. The two may also face a further impound and possible suspension from driving.
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Promoting open water swimming The Interior Savings Across the Lake Swim has committed $25,000 over three years to support and encourage open water swimming and safety. The YMCA Learn to Swim program, now funded by the Across the Lake Swim Society (ATLSS), provides young swimmers (Grade 3) who have limited financial resources, the opportunity to participate in a school swim lesson series free of charge at the H20 Adventure + Fitness Centre. In partnership with the School District 23, eight schools have been selected for 2012 with the addition of 10 more schools for the 2013-14 school year. After the three years, more than 1,700 kids, from Peachland to Lake Country, will have learned to swim and acquired life saving skills which will ensure they are safer in backyard pools, rivers and lakes. “We are excited about this new partnership with the Y and feel good knowing this program empowers hundreds of disadvantaged young swimmers to develop open water
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ON HAND for the donation of $25,000 to theYMCA-YWCA Okanagan from the Across The Lake Swim Society are (from left) Cory Krist, general manager of the H20 Fitness + Adventure Center; Sarah Trudeau, Interior Savings community relations coordinator; Allison Ramchuk, with theYMCA-YWCA Strong Kids Okanagan; Randall Wight, director H20 aquatics programs; Peter Rudd, president of the Across the Lake Swim Society and Mark Fromberg, past president of the Across the Lake Swim Society. swimming skills,” said Peter Rudd, president of the ATLSS and this year’s Across The Lake Swim race director. “This is an important step in our mandate to not only support and encourage open water swimming in our community,
but to increase the accessibility of swimming programs to individuals who may not normally have the opportunity.” . The Y annually provides swim lessons to an average of 3,000 children and youth in the Central Okanagan.
With the support of organizations like the ATLSS and donors to the Y’s Strong Kids Campaign, kids have the opportunity to participate in the Y programs who would not otherwise be able to do so for financial reasons.
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Food bank’s need for storage capacity met by Secure-Rite The Kelowna Community Food Bank’s need for temporary storage over Christmas has become a year round necessity. People driving by the food bank on Ellis Street will notice the big SecureRite container sitting beside the bay door. It could become a permanent fixture based on the growing need for secure storage. “Christmas is our busy season,” said Rob Weller, food bank operations manager. “Food donations double heading into December with major campaigns like the Canada Post Employee food drive filling the warehouse to the rafters. “We’ve had to store our Christmas hampers off-site to handle the demand. Now, it appears that need has become year round.” Food bank usage in Kelowna is up 26 per cent from pre-recession levels and shows no sign of slowing down. Weller says the need for extra storage space extends beyond the busy months. “It takes a tremendous
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Justin Kilpatrick has found it difficult to travel around West Kelowna. Kilpatrick became visually impaired in 2007. At the time he was living in Richmond and got used to many of that city’s features which helped him to find his way. But navigating has gotten much more difficult since moving to West Kelowna. “It feels impossible to keep track of where you are due to the lack of sidewalks and beepers from lights,” Kilpatrick told West Kelowna council members during their meeting on Tuesday.
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DURING THE WINTER, WHEN IT SNOWED, I FOUND MYSELF INDOORS A LOT BECAUSE OF THE ICE AND LACK OF SIDEWALKS. Justin Kilpatrick
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helped him maneuver through the city, such as bumps on the sidewalk just before an intersection or crosswalks that beeped to help the visually impaired figure out directions. “In my mind I make a grid and twist it as I walk along,” said Kilpatrick. Making that mental map is more difficult in West Kelowna, Kilpatrick said. He is on a waiting list to get a seeing-eye dog. However, he said that the seeing-eye dog is trained to go from curb to curb. He was unsure how beneficial a guide dog would be when certain areas—such as Brown Road, where he lives—do not have sidewalks. Several councillors indicated that they were thankful that Kilpatrick made council aware of his concerns. “I’m really grateful for Justin coming today and making his presentation. I’d like to make sure that his perspective is not forgotten in our future planning,” said Coun. Carol Zanon. Mayor Doug Findlater said that Kilpatrick’s concerns helped “raise awareness” for the district about what needs to be done to make life easier for the visually impaired in the community.
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James Kaufman the knee close to the knee cap, tendinitis and pain in the iliotibial band (the outer side of the knee, to bone bruises or damage to the knee cartilage or ligaments. Shin splints are another common sports injury involving pain along the tibia or shin bone, typically seen in runners. Achilles tendon injuries can occur when there is tendinitis already present in the tendon or when a stretch, tear or irritation happens to the tendon. More severe can be stress fractures, which occur from repeated stress to a bone over time, most often occurring in the legs or feet and acute fractures, that can occur from a quick, one-time injury to the bone. Dislocations occur when the two bones that come together to form a
joint become separated. Dislocations are usually caused by contact sports or high-impact sports. The great news is that acupuncture can be of benefit to all types of sports injuries. It is of course always best to treat an injury in the acute stage or as soon after an injury occurs as possible, in order to assist the body in healing quickly and fully. Early treatment also helps to prevent the possibility of long-term or chronic problems with the injury down the road due to improper healing. However, acupuncture is also very beneficial in any stage of healing and can also be of great help to old, lingering injuries or injuries that did not properly heal. Acupuncture taps into the body’s own resources to encourage the healing process and the body’s optimal functioning. With sports injuries this can mean reduced inflammation, increased circulation, reduced muscle tension and of course, pain relief. Treating sports inju-
ries, whether old or new, can help the body to regain former functioning and health levels and prevent more long-term consequences such as reduced mobility, stiffness, weakness or arthritis. Our bodies have amazing abilities to selfregulate and repair themselves. In any injury the body attempts to minimize, repair and overcome the damage to its normal functions and in many cases, given adequate rest and support, our bodies are able to recover successfully. However, in cases where the body isn’t able to correct a problem on its own, or in cases where long-term damage can occur if left untreated, acupuncture is a promising treatment that helps bolster the body’s healing abilities so that we can return to our normal, healthy selves. James Kaufman is a registered acupuncturist at Okanagan Acupuncture Centre, 1625 Ellis St, in Kelowna. www.okanaganacupuncture.com
Spring Tonic Health Fair in Peachland Now 11 weeks into 2012, it may be time to rethink and refocus your energies on a healthier and happier you. In many ways spring is an easier time to get fit—the days are longer, the sun makes us want to get outside and do “something.” If you are committed to a healthier you, the Spring Tonic Health Fair may be just what you need to get on track. The health fair is taking place, Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m, at the Peachland Community Centre. The vendors will include:
• Interior Health (Public health and promotion as well as Community Care) • Canadian Cancer Society • Quit Now BC • Royal Canadian Legion Branch 69 • Peachland Wellness Centre • private businesses. Interior Health will have representatives from public health, audiology, speech and communication, home support, palliative care, mental health and much more. If you are looking for information on nutrition, fitness, health support or lifestyle choice, the health
Rose’s Pub to help out Inn from the Cold Inn from the Cold’s Dining Out to Help the Homeless dinner series concludes at Rose’s Waterfront Pub on Tuesday, March 20, 6 p.m. The restaurant will provide customers with a burger and drink for $20 per person (including taxes and gratuities). Half of that will go directly towards providing shelter, food and support services for those experiencing homelessness in Kelowna. Inn from the Cold operates a co-ed homeless shelter at 1157 Sutherland Ave. for just $22/person/night.
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CANCER CUT…At last year’s Cut for the Cure fundraiser at UBC Okanagan, UBC employee Chris Kraft sported a new look after Katie Cavanagh, from Marvel College, shaved his head. The fundraiser returns on Friday to the Kelowna campus. The Residence Life Staff at UBCO—students who offer advice, mentorship and other assistance to the 1,700 out-of-town students who live on the Okanagan campus—are holding a number of events this week to raise funds for the Canadian Cancer Society. For the third year running, the students are staging the Cut for a Cure event, which raises pledges for volunteers to have their heads shaved or styled. Last year’s event attracted 70 participants and raised $13,000. If this year’s $20,000 target is met, two female members of the Residence Life Staff have pledged to shave their heads in support.
Chamber hosts Business Expo The Peachland Chamber of Commerce will host its 19th annual Business Expo on April 14 at the Peachland Community Centre, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. More than 50 local and area businesses as well as community groups will be displaying their products and services. Returning to the Business Expo this year will be the Antiques Roadshow. Bring your antiques and collectables in
for a professional appraisal by two certified appraisers for a small fee. Dogwood Nurseries will be doing morning and afternoon presentations on new trends in plant styles, irrigation and gardening. There will also be lots of free activities for children, with donations of items accepted for the food bank. The Peachland Community Centre is located at 6th Street and Beach Avenue.
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WESTSIDE ▼ INSURANCE LESSON
If you plan to drive in Mexico, get adequate coverage I am writing this column from Mexico where I am vacationing with my family. We are quite new to the destination vacation thing. Our first trip to Mexico was last year. I have a tip from today: Perhaps wait until your kids are at least 10 before taking them out on an ocean snorkeling tour.
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old, was the most freaked out of the three before getting out there. She ended up having a fabulous time. Go figure. I’ve got a lot more tips, but I better get to a legal topic, preferably something to do with personal injury claims. I do get distracted easily. My wife brought a couple “One crash is too many” travel mugs along —to fill with cervezas at the bars in the all-inclusive resort where we are staying. We had the mugs made up for the campaign I’ve mentioned in previous columns. The bartender pointed to the inscription on the mug and gave me a thumbs up. The carnage of car crashes clearly knows no borders. And that brings me, finally, to this week’s column topic—car crashes in Mexico. This is where insurance can get confusing. In British Columbia, a negligent driver is ac-
countable for causing you injury in a crash. The accountability extends to fair compensation for the losses you suffer, such as income loss, medical expenses and pain and suffering. In most cases, though, your claim is pursued against ICBC. All British Columbia vehicles must be insured through ICBC. And that insurance includes liability insurance. ICBC steps in to negotiate and pay compensation for your losses on behalf of the negligent driver. Sometimes, such as when the driver is impaired or forgot to renew insurance, an offending driver might not have insurance. Other times, the offending driver might have inadequate insurance. A visiting driver from the State of Washington, for example, might have their minimum liability insurance of only $25,000. There are no worries in either scenario, be-
cause you are likely to have access to Underinsured Motorist Protection (UMP), which allows you to pursue compensation for your losses against ICBC, up to $1 million, if the offending driver is under-insured or not insured at all. I will interject here to advise each and every one of you to go to an insurance broker and make sure you have UMP protection. You likely have it already, but if you don’t it’s very inexpensive and very worth it. Ask about purchasing excess UMP coverage up to $2 million. But here’s a stark reality that even I, as a personal injury lawyer, didn’t know until recently. UMP protection does not apply to crashes that occur in Mexico. If you are injured in a crash in Mexico and the offending driver has little or no insurance, you may have zero compensation for your income loss, medical expenses, pain
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and suffering and other losses. So how do you protect yourself? Regardless of whether you are in Mexico or Canada, make safe driving choices. The safest driving choice is to avoid driving as much as possible. To protect yourself financially against the serious financial losses that can result from crash injuries, get lots of your own insurance. Talk to an insurance broker and protect your family by purchasing disability, extended medical, and yes, life insurance. I hope the weather is cooperating in Kelowna —gotta run, my family is waiting for me at the pool. This column is intended to provide general information about injury claims. It is not a substitute for retaining a lawyer to provide legal advice specifically pertaining to your case. Paul Hergott is a lawyer at Hergott Law in West Kelowna. paul@hlaw.ca
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ities cover just two per cent of the world’s land area, yet they account for about 70 per cent of greenhouse gas emissions. According to the United Nations, 59 per cent of us now live in cities. In developing countries, 81 per cent of people are urbanites. And those figures are rising every day. Even though cities are a major source of emissions fuelling climate change, “they are also places where the greatest efficiencies can be made,” according to Joan Clos, executive director of UNHABITAT. “With better urban planning and greater citizen participation we can make our hot cities cool again.” The benefits of doing so go beyond reducing the risk of global warming. Cities designed for humans rather than cars are better places to live, with lower pollution levels, less traffic congestion, more parks and public spaces, improved opportunities for social interaction and healthier citizens. Making cities more livable with lower environmental impacts requires a range of solutions, including growing food so we don’t have to import so much, improving energy efficiency in buildings, increasing population density, investing in public transit, and reducing reliance on private automobiles. With longer days and blossoming trees making Vancouver brighter, my thoughts turn to the joys of bicycling. Getting people out of cars and onto bikes won’t solve all our climate and pollution problems, and bicycling isn’t possible for everyone, but the more people cycle, the better off we’ll all be. It’s also a great way to stay in shape and make the commute more enjoyable – and often faster. I’m particularly excited this year as the international cycling conference Velo-city Global is being held in Vancouver June 26 to 29. The event is expected to bring together about 1,000 traffic planners, cycling advocates, architects, educators, politicians, and others from around the world “to share best practices for
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David Suzuki creating and sustaining cycling-friendly cities, where bicycles are valued as part of daily transport and recreation.” Gil Peñalosa, who will open and close the conference, says Vancouver has done a lot for cycling but it’s “not great yet.” Peñalosa, director of the Canadian non-profit organization 8-80 Cities and former commissioner of Parks, Sports and Recreation in Bogota, Colombia, believes North American city dwellers could learn from Europeans when it comes to encouraging cycling. “Even in Europe, a lot of the bicycle infrastructure has been done in the last 30 years. And it didn’t get there by chance,” Peñalosa said in an interview with the European Cyclists’ Federation, noting that in Amsterdam, cycling infrastructure and rates increased only after active campaigning by citizens. He also said that bicycle-friendly planning can complement well-designed public transportation systems. One of the first steps is to reduce local traffic speeds. “It’s a real paradox,” he said. “People actually want to have 30 kilometres an hour in their own neighbourhood, but where they don’t live they want to go fast.” Reducing speeds also saves lives. According to the European Transport Safety Council, if a car hits you at 30 kilometres per hour, you have a five per cent chance of being killed, but at 65 kilometres an hour, you only have a five per cent chance of surviving. The next step in encouraging cycling is something Vancouver is moving toward: “You need physically separated bike ways. And you don’t just need one separated bike path. You need a whole network,” Peñalosa said. The European Cyclists’ Federation says that providing segregated bike lanes on arterial and other busy roads in urban areas isn’t as big a task as many would expect, as these
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roads typically represent only about five to 10 per cent of the urban landscape. I hope the Velo-city Global conference will get more people in Vancouver and beyond excited about cycling. Those who ride know one of the best reasons is that it’s fun. It’s also good for you. Regular cycling reduces the risk of a range of health problems, from obesity to heart disease to stress. And that helps the economy by decreasing overall health-care costs.
That it will also contribute to lower greenhouse gas emissions and pollution and that it can make cities more enjoyable places to live are even more reasons to get on your bike whenever you can. David Suzuki is a scientist, broadcaster, author, and co-founder of the David Suzuki Foundation. Written with contributions from David Suzuki Foundation communications specialist Ian Hanington. www.davidsuzuki.org
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Born in Vancouver, British Columbia, passed away peacefully on March 6th, 2012 in West Kelowna at the age of 89. She is lovingly remembered by her 2 sons, Lorne & Den; 5 daughters, Loretta Douglas, Marsha Lakovic, Rose Grimard, Charlene Huyton and Denise Fik; 16 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00P.M. on Saturday March 17 at the Glenrosa Kingdom Hall, 3808 Salloum Road, Westbank, BC. Following the service there will be a gathering at 1274 Lakeview Cove Place, West Kelowna, BC. Messages of condolence may be forwarded to the family c/o www.hansonsfuneral.com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of
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It is with great sadness that Egon passed away on March 6, 2012. He is survived by his loving wife, Erika and his two children, Rolfe (Shirley), Gloria (Shawn), and 2 grandchildren, Jessica and Michael, two brothers and one sister. He worked for the City of Kelowna for 33 years. His hobbies were fishing, hunting, and camping. In later years he developed Dementia. When he was unable to stay at home, he then lived at Brandt’s Creek Mews, where they were very caring nurses and care aides. Thank you to all the staff. A Memorial Service will be held March 17, 2012 at 11AM at Christ Lutheran Church, 2091 Gordon Drive.
SUGG, GLADYS Passed away peacefully with family at her side on Saturday, March 10, 2012 at the age of 88. Survived by her daughters: Donna (Fred) Tavares of Edmonton, AB and Kathy Claydon of Leduc, AB; eleven grandchildren and twenty-four great grandchildren, her brother Walt (Irma) Lowry, sisters Florence Ritten and Merly (John) Bailey and numerous nieces and nephews. Sadly predeceased by her husband Bud and her daughter Patty Sugg. A graveside service was held on March 14, 2012 at Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Cancer Centre for the Southern Interior, 399 Royal Avenue, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 5L3. Condolences may be sent to the family by visitingwww.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.
COE, ERNEST WILLIAM 1924 - 2012 Ernie was born on March 28, 1924 in Vancouver, BC and passed away peacefully on March 10, 2012, with his loving family at his side. During the Second World War, he served in the Royal Canadian Navy in the North Atlantic and English Channel. After the war, he went on to a career with the Federal Government, where he worked as a Radio Operator at various remote locations, including Spring Island and Bull Harbour. Later he worked as a Radio Inspector based in Kelowna and travelled throughout the BC interior. Ernie is predeceased by his first wife, Margaret in 1979 and step-daughter Lynda Bakke in 1988. He is survived by his beloved wife of 30 years, Rita; daughter Beverley Ballard (Ron), son Norman (Betty) and grandchildren: Rebecca Walker (Colin), Lori Hampson (Marcus), Shawn Ballard (Melissa), Stephanie Coe and five great grandchildren. The family wishes to thank all the staff at KGH with a special thanks to all the people in Emergency, and on 4A and 4B for their excellent care and kindness. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 31st at 4:00 pm at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Ernie’s name may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 1589 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 5Y7. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.
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SCOTT, DOROTHY Dorothy Scott died peacefully in her sleep at Comox Valley Seniors Village on March 6, 2012, at 92 years of age. Born March 16, 1919, to parents William and Margaret (Thomson) Shepherd, Dorothy had an ideal childhood in Winnipeg with brother Sydney Shepherd and sister Margaret Johnson (of Duncan B.C.). Dorothy had many fond memories of â&#x20AC;&#x153;95â&#x20AC;? Hillcrest Avenue and of summers at the cabin at Ponemah Beach. Dorothy attended St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Academy where she was active on sports teams and went on to complete her training at St. Boniface Hospital to become a Registered Nurse. She worked on the maternity ward there after graduation and subsequently nursed in Trenton and North Bay, Ontario, at the Comox Air Force base hospital, and as a public health nurse in the Courtenay area. Seventy years ago Dorothy met a handsome airman named Ralph Scott and the neighbours contributed their wartime sugar rations for the sweets for their wedding reception. Dorothy and Ralph went on to enjoy happy, adventurous lives together until Ralph died three months ago at 91. Ralph and Dorothy had four children: Grant (Carol), Margaret-Ann (Dale), Brian (Barbara), and David (Paula). They had seven grandchildren: Lisha, Jennifer, Jodi, Kelly, Robert, Dylan and Molly and ďŹ ve great-grandchildren: Danyn, Flynn, Bailey, Shiloh and Bailey. During their thirty-three years with the Royal Canadian Air Force, Dorothy and Ralph lived on many Canadian bases, mostly in Ontario and B.C., and loved their two overseas postings in France and Germany where they camped as a family in many countries in Europe. They were always involved in the United Church throughout their lives-most notably during 23 years with the Westbank United Church where they ďŹ rst retired then an additional 13 years with the Cumberland United Church after they moved to Courtenay. Dorothy was active with the United Church Women, helped weekly in the thrift shop, and was often in charge of the nursery. Mom loved people, especially children, and was close to the children in her family and to kids in the neighbourhood. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and was honoured to be the godmother of Chad Jacques now of Victoria. When Dorothy and Ralph moved to Courtenay, it was to be closer to their younger grandchildren and to have easier access to their summer cabin on Hornby Island. She especially loved being with her grandchildren at â&#x20AC;&#x153;grandmaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beachâ&#x20AC;?. Dorothy loved camping, knitting, crocheting, playing cards, gardening, travelling, beachcombing, reading and socializing. She was fun-loving and reasonably patient when Ralph made sure everyone heard the same joke she had heard many times over. Dorothy and Ralph celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary ďŹ ve years ago when they moved into assisted living at Casa Loma in Courtenay and they went on to make many new friends of residents and staff there and after their move to the adjacent Comox Valley Seniors Village. Dorothy and Ralph received the best of care and probably both lived a few extra years because of that. The family is appreciative of the support from the staff of Cumberland Care Center where Dorothy attended the day program, Casa Loma and Comox Valley Seniors Village, Dr. S. Matous, John Williams of the Courtenay Legion, Rev. P. Thomsen and Rev. J. Kasmer of Cumberland United and to extended family and friends. Dorothy Scottâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s celebration of life will be held at Comox Valley Seniors Village at 4640 Headquarters Road in Courtenay on Saturday, March 24th, at 1:30 p.m.
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TILING
TRUCK/BULL DOZING
WELDING
Artistic Ceramics.
Custom tile setting. Travertine, marble, granite & ceramic. Decks, kitchen, baths. Guaranteed work.
Call 250-870-1009
LEW CAT ENT.
Carpet, lino, tiles, hardwood, laminate. Free estimates. Great rates. Lewis @ 250-317-6889. Work Guaranteed.
FURNITURE Plus MFG Made in Kelowna. Kitchens, vanities, chairs, countertops, tables & bar stools! Re-upholstery also available. 1040 Richter St. 250-215-1903
North End Moving Services
Local or Long Distance Polite & Professional
Ph: 250-869-0697 Cell 250-470-9498
TNTTRUCKING
No load too small • BARK MULCH • SAND • GRAVEL • YARD CLEAN-UP • JUNK REMOVAL LIGHT FLAT-DECK Nick Nixon - Trish Nebot Cell 250-862-0821 Office 250-765-2778
Joe’s Moving Service “The Professionals”
• Local/long distance • Storage Available • No job too small • Free Estimates Call Joe Anytime 250-470-8194
RENOVATIONS
Bayside Plumbing & Gas Fitting
Tar Gravel/Repairs/Torch On/All types of roofs/Sun decks. Much more, just ask. JOHN BROOKE
TILE SETTER
Boarding, taping, texturing & steel studs. Repairs. Any size job. Call 250-870-6301
KITCHEN CABINETS
PLUMBING
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.’
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MOVING/STORAGE
PAINTING/DECORATING
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DRYWALL
FLOORING
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LAWN AND GARDEN Dethatching, Aerating, Hedge & Tree Trimming. Full maintenance services. RESIDENTIAL / COMMERCIAL Free Estimates
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OVERHEAD DOORS
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METAL FABRICATION LTD. Fences • Gates • Railings • Security Bars • Cargo Racks • Rollcages • Boat Railings & more. Tube Bending Specialists www.getbentmetalfab.ca
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Employment
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Business Opportunities
Help Wanted
Help Wanted HHDI RECRUITING
GIFT BASKET FRANCHISE FOR SALE. Home based in Kelowna, (Okanagan Territory) $16,500 Includes gift baskets, product, ribbon etc. Also website, email, head office support, gift basket designs, selling & accounting etc. Serious enquiries only, Please Call 778-753-4500
is hiring on behalf of Baker Hughes Baker Hughes Alberta based oilfield services company is currently hiring;
DRIVER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS & SERVICE SUPERVISORS
Career Opportunities The Kootenay Boundary Div. Family Practice seeks Ex Dir to develop/maintain operations, build strong relationships with the HA and Min of Health Services. Apply to: kootenaybhiring@gmail.com. For More Info go to: http://www.charityvillage.com/. Search “Kootenay”
Class 1 or 3 License required.
Drivers
HD MECHANICS 3rd or 4th apprentice or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics with their Red Seal and CVIP License to work in Red Deer & Hinton.
Drivers/Courier/ Trucking
Please call 250-718-3330 or Fax: 1-888-679-0759
Class 1 Drivers to haul dry vans Western Canada & US. Only drivers with 2 years exp. & US border crossing capability. Local Drivers also required. Dedicated tractors, paid drops, direct deposit. No phone calls Fax 250-546-0600
For more information or send your resume & current drivers abstract to: driverclass1@shaw.ca
Education/Trade Schools 21 WEEK HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM Prepare for a Career in Heavy Equipment Operation. Introducing our new Apprenticeship Program which includes: • • •
ITA Foundation ITA HEO Theory Multi Equipment Training (Apprenticeship hours logged) Certificates included are: • Ground Disturbance Level 2 • WHMIS • Traffic Control • First Aid Reserve your seat today by calling Taylor Pro Training Ltd at 1-877-860-7627 www.taylorprotraining.com
Farm Workers 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 SEASONAL Farm Labourer required by Kish Farms In Kelowna. No Exp. nec. Must be capable of physical demanding work. 50+hrs/week Beginning June 15 to Oct 31. Work includes thinning, picking and pruning. Pay $10.25/hr contact Julius at 250-765-6039 SEASONAL Farm labourers by David Kish in Kelowna. No exp.nec. Must be capable of physical demanding work. 50 hrs/week beginning June 15Oct.31 Work includes thinning, picking pruning Pay $10.25/hr contact David at 250-317-5797 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
Help Wanted Local Vernon Paving Company looking to fill the following positions:
Paver Operator • Screedman • Class 1 Drivers April start. Fax resumes to 250.545.4599 Email to rboysltd@shaw.ca ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS? Relief is only a call away! Call 250-979-4357 to set up your FREE consultation in Kelowna Donna Mihalcheon CA,CIRP 31 years experience. BDO Canada Limited Trustee in Bankruptcy, #200 -1628 Dickson Avenue, Kelowna, BC. V1Y 9X1 ASSEMBLY/SALES, Customer Service & Mgmt. Trainee Positions Available Within Our Kelowna office. Must be 18+ Years of Age. $2500+/mo Plus Bonuses. Call 250-860-9480 or Email: info@plazio.ca
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Kelowna company doubling in size. Complete training provided. Must be 18+ years of age. Permanent positions, $2500+/mo to start. Promotions within 30-90 days. No Experience Needed. Call 250-860-3590 or email resume to info@plazio.ca
////////// 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. 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
CAUTION
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. Community Health Nurse LSIB is currently recruiting for a Community Health Nurse to provide primary community health services. This position will support all aspects of nursing care. The successful applicant will hold a degree from a Canadian University or diploma in Community Health Nursing. For a full job description please go to www.lsib.net Applications can be emailed to adminasst@lsib.net or faxed to 250-499-5538 Attention Admin Assist 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 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 Permanent Full Time labourer positions at Coral Beach Farms Ltd. (Lake Country). No experience necessary. Must have own transportation. Applicant must be capable of physically demanding (incl. heavy lifting) work in all weather conditions. 5-6 days a week. 8-12 hours a day beginning approximately June 10th. 2012. Work includes but is not limited to tree planting, pruning & irrigation. Pay $10.25/hour. Apply by fax at 250-766-0813 or email at jobs@coralbeach.ca
Seasonal Crew Leaders wanted at Coral Beach Farms Ltd. (Lake Country). Previous experience required. Must have own transportation. Applicant must be capable of work in all weather conditions. 6-7 days a week. 10-12 hours a day beginning approximately June 15th. 2012. Work includes leading multiple cherry picking teams while maximizing quality and efficiency. Pay range $16$18/hour. Apply by fax at 250-766-0813 or email at jobs@coralbeach.ca Seasonal labourer positions at Coral Beach Farms Ltd. (Lake Country). No experience necessary. Must have own transportation. Applicant must be capable of physically demanding (incl. heavy lifting) work in all weather conditions. 6-7 days a week. 10-12 hours a day beginning approximately June 15th. 2012. Work includes but is not limited to cherry picking, sorting, tree planting, pruning & irrigation. Pay $10.25/hour. Apply by fax at 250-766-0813 or email at jobs@coralbeach.ca Seasonal Sorting Manager wanted at Coral Beach Farms Ltd. (Lake Country). Must have own transportation. Successful candidates must have in depth knowledge of cherries and cherry grading, as well as a minimum of 5 years experience managing a cherry sorting room, including quality control and phytosanitary systems. Experience with Unitec equipment preferred. Applicant must be capable of working in cool weather conditions. 6-7 days a week. 10-12 hours a day beginning approximately June 10th. 2012. Work includes but is not limited to managing 100+ sorting workers while maximizing efficiencies. Pay range $28$40/hour. Apply by fax at 250-766-0813 or email at jobs@coralbeach.ca 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). TRUSS Builders. Drop resume at 1334 Industrial Road, West Kelowna or fax 250-769-5456 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
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Financial Services
Garden & Lawn
Roofing & Skylights
LOOKING FOR BUSINESS, PERSONAL OR TITLE LOAN? Now get up to $800k business or personal loan, with interest rate from 1.9%. Bad credit ok. Apply now
Don’t call anyone about Lawn cutting, power raking, aeration, or pruning until you speak with us! Serving Kelowna & Area for over 7yrs. Ryan, 250-4691288. www.vantagekelowna.com Gordon’s Quality Lawn Care. Pruning, Trimming, Dethatching & Aerating. Yard Clean Ups. 250-863-8935
RIGHT Way Roofing. Specializing in repairs & re-roofs. Much more!Ask 250-808-1473 RYDER ROOFING LTD. Free est, ‘From a hole in your roof to a whole new roof.’ 250-7653191.
WA R E H O U S E / S H I P P E R . Winfield. FT, Mon-Fri, Class 5 drivers license. $14/hr. Fax resume to 250-766-3893
Labourers F/T Exp Cls 3 truck driver, crane, excavator and barge operator. Must have min. 3 yrs experience. Immediate start. Send Resume to info@bcdockandmarina.com
Medical/Dental DENTAL RECEPTIONIST Position available. Applicant with knowledge of Power Practice Software & Clinical experience required. This is a FT position. Mon - Thurs, no evenings or weekends. Position available due to team member moving to the coast. Resumes to: Dr. T.A. Martin #22 - 1710 Ellis St. Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 2B5 or Fax: 250-762-0702
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Cleaning Services SHOW Home Cleaning. Let us shine for you. Residential/ Commercial, office/ construction. Bonded & insured. Call 250-212-6101
Computer Services Build Your Career With us Certified Millwright & # 1 Planerman Okanagan Valley, BC Do you thrive in a dynamic and challenging environment with opportunities for continuous growth and development? We want to hear from you. Apply online today and build your career with us!
www.tolko.com LOUISIANA-PACIFIC Canada Ltd. requires an experienced Journeyman Electrician for our EWP Operation in Golden B.C. Email resume to: Audra.Stanton@LPCorp.com or fax to 250-344-8859. PLANER/MOULDER Technician Required for Planermill in Creston BC. Please Contact: justinstorm@shaw.ca Fax: (250) 428-2366 WRANGLER wanted for Chilcotin backcountry. 250-2382375 rides@sprucelaketours.ca
Services Mind Body Spirit #1 for a reason. Paradise Massage. Where men come to relax. 778-477-5050 Kelowna AFFORDABLE, Excellent F/B Massage & NIR Sauna. Thank you! Linda 250-862-3929. ASIAN Massage. Lovely, Peaceful Setting, $60/hr. Call (250)-317-3575 BLISS Massage 4 your every need. 10 yrs exp. men only . Call 4 appt. 250-215-7755 MAGIC HANDS! Full body relaxation. Lessons & prostate massage avail. Ladies & Men. 20 yrs. exp. 250-801-8079 THAI Massage. Totally relax & energize your body & mind. Call 250-801-7188 ✸TOTAL ZEN MASSAGE✸ Relaxation to the Fullest. Mens/Ladies (250)-869-5116
Holistic Health CASE Studies needed. Our students are ready for : Manicure, $20, Pedicure, $20, Reflexology, $29. Massage $29. naturalhealthcollege.com Call 250-868-3114
Financial Services GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com
12/7 A MOBILE COMPUTER TECH. Certified computer technician, virus removal, repairs, upgrades. Let me come to you. (250)-717-6520. 12/7 In-Home Repairs. New Systems/Upgrades. 20+yrs Prof. Service. Peter 215-4137
Contractors JOURNEYMAN Carpenter for framing, finishing, additions, decks. Richard. 250-717-7043 KSK Framing & Foundations. Quality workmanship at reas rates. Free est 250-979-8948
Services
M&S LAWN & GARDEN Power Raking, Mowing, Pruning, Yard Clean-up, General Maintenance, Irrigation, Complete Landscaping, Retainer Walls, Water Features. Free Estimates Jim 250-861-3693
Handypersons NEED a hand inside or out from painting to yard work. 250-215-1712, 250-768-5032
Home Improvements SALE
Spacious Open Playroom Ideal for hosting afternoon tea parties with your children. (house included) www.royallepagekelowna.com
BUILDING? Renovating? See www.buildmyhouse.org. Only the best trades! CUSTOM Ceramic Tile Murals, backsplashes, accent tiles,coasters, t-shirts & more. Penticton www.tileprinting.org GREAT Canadian Builders Ltd. All interior & exterior renovation work. 1-250-488-0407
Countertops
Home Repairs LARRY’S Handyman & Reno Serv., Lg. & Sm. jobs, Graffitti Removal etc., 250-718-8879
Drywall
Landscaping
Electrical A&S ELECTRIC. Resid/Comm Wiring. New constr, renov. & service changes. lic’d & bonded. Steve 864-2099 (cont #90929)
Excavating & Drainage COLLEE Excavating & Bobcat Sewer Hookups, Rock Walls, Rock Breaking, 250-860-5670
Fencing CEDAR Panels, Gates, Custom fencing & Decks. Quality Work. Josef 250-864-7755.
Floor Refinishing/ 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
Garden & Lawn 1-1-1- All Exterior Hedge & Tree Specialist. Downsizing bracing, trimming, pruning, sculpturing & removing of hedges & trees. Fully Insured. Call Dave (250)-212-1716 Ace of Spades. Tree, hedge & shrub pruning. Aeration & Power Raking. 250-878-1315 Aspen Landscaping. Aerating, power raking, irrigation start ups. No HST. 250-317-7773
Rubbish Removal
250-808-0733 SKYHIGH DISPOSAL. Full service Junk Removal & Bin Rentals.
ERIK the STUDENT RUBBISH REMOVAL, TREE REMOVAL HAULS FROM $39.99 & UP. HEDGES, HEDGES, HEDGES
250-859-9053
OK Junk. Best rates, free est. Call 250-469-3275 okjunk.com
Snowclearing FOR
REFACE Countertops. 1/2 the Cost of Replacing. Granite & Corian Designs. 470-2235.
ARCH-AIDE Contracting. Boar ding, Taping, Texturing & Steel Studs. 250-870-6301 PESL DRYWALL Service Inc. Renovations, new construction and repairs. Boarding, taping, textured ceilings. Call Tomas at 250-212-4483 or 860-3495. Small Repairs/Reno’s. Drywall, Framing, Painting, Fin’d Carpentry etc. Ken, 250-212-9588
Services
#1 STOP FOR ROCKS. www.bcrocks.com. Please call 250-862-0862 CALL Exquisite Lawn & Landscaping to book your Spring Cleanup and Weekly LawnMaintenance. 250.300.0520 Cattle manure for sale, composted or fresh. Fir bark mulch.$20 per yard on orders over 30 yards. 250-838-6630. GLM Landscaping & Irrigation Our 1st 10 customers save their HST! 250-864-5450
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 JOE’S MOVING.reasble rates fully equip’d trucks, local-long dist, no job too small470-8194 NORTH END Moving Service Local/Long Distance. Free Estimates 250-470-9498
Painting & Decorating 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
SNOW Removal, sanding, comm.lots/acreage.Tremblay’s Excavating. 250-979-8033
Sundecks
KELOWNA DECK & RAIL. Vinyl, Mod. Flooring, Alum., GlassTopless/Picket878-2483.
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
Trucking/ Bull Dozing
TNT TRUCKING. No load too small. Junk removal, sand, gravel, etc. (250)862-0821 (250)765-2778.
Pets & Livestock
Feed & Hay
Dairy quality 2nd & 3rd cut alfalfa 3x3x8 bales,test avail, Delivery avail. Shavings & sawdust available as well. 250-838-6630. HAY FOR SALE; Grass or Grass Alfalfa mix, Round bales $70 each, approx. 800lbs. Large square bales, 3x3x8, $160/ton. Delivery avail. on larger orders. 250838-6630 *HAY-SALES-GUARANTEED Quality Grass, Alfalfa, Mixed square bales, round bales & Silage bales. Delivery avail. (250)804-6081,(250)833-6763. McLeery Ranch, Armstrong. Alfalfa/Alfalfa Grass small squares, exc hay $6. Haylage $40., Dry Rounds $50.; 1250-546-0420, 250-503-8184
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 Wanted Smaller quiet dog for senior. No puppies or nippy dogs. Lorraine 250-764-7114 WOLF HYBRID Cubs reserve. now. Sun Valley Wolf Kennels www.sunvalleywolfkennels.com 250-765-4996 Kelowna, BC
Merchandise for Sale
Appliances
WASHER, Kenmore front load, HE2 Plus, white, $550, excellent condition, (250) 804 7328
BAYSIDE Plumbing & Gas Fitting Service. H/W tanks. Qualified & Reliable. 250-317-2279 DREGER MECH. Plumbing, Gasfitting, comm/res & reno, ins’d, 24hr. Call 250-575-5878.
FOLDING Table - solid plywood - 72”x40” - $20, 250862-9669
Roofing & Skylights
$200 & Under
GERMAN MASTER ROOFER. Over 30yrs exp. on all kinds of roofs. New Reroof & Repair. Free estimate. Call Steffen, 250-863-8224 Master & Visa Welcome www.teamgerman.com.
PANASONIC TV, 27”, working good, color, $200. 250-7655637 PRETTY Ivory & blue floral sofa & loveseat set. $150. 250-862-9669
$100 & Under
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Merchandise for Sale
Merchandise for Sale
Real Estate
Real Estate
$200 & Under
Misc. for Sale
Houses For Sale
Mobile Homes & Parks
UNIVERSAL 220 Elliptical Trainer Excellent shape $125 Call (250)763-8065 lve mess.
$300 & Under MAYTAG Washer/Auto & Auto Dryer. Good Working Condition, $280. 250-868-3415
$500 & Under MATCHING Burgundy Leather Loveseats, Very Good Condition, $500/both. 250-862-9669
Food Products PEROGIES, Borsch & Cabbage Rolls for sale. Coming soon to your Farmer’s Market. Drop by or phone orders at 778-478-2490
Free Items FREE Headboard, footboard, 2 frames. Fits double bed. U pick up.(250)762-0369 FREE pick up , appliances or any kind of metal. Call (250)765-9303, 250-212-3122 Free pickup, of aluminum windows, wire, pipe, air conditioners & batteries. 250-717-0581 FREE P/U- Appliances, Rads, Batteries, Old machinery, vehicles. Harley 778-821-1317 FREE: White corner tub, privacy sheers, 3 blinds, slate tile & panasonic DVD home theatre sound system. 250-860-8744 PANASONIC TV, 21”, working good, color. 250-765-5637
Firewood/Fuel
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FIREWOOD. Fir $185/crd, Jack Pine $150/cd, Ponderosa, $125. Jim, 250-762-5469 WANTED Applewood, will buy as rounds/logs, or can remove trees for wood. 604-970-4041
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 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 WESTERN STAR AUCTIONS. Buying Estates, Tools, Collectable’s and Furniture. Cash Paid or Consignment to Auction. #8-730 Stremel Rd. (778)753-5580
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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.
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.
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent
Misc. Wanted 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
Tools RADIAL Arm Saw, Dewalt 740, 10” & Compound Mitre Saw, Sears Craftsman & Dust Collector, IMC Industrial & Router Makita 1/2” & Misc. Shop Supplies. 250-860-9549
Real Estate Acreage for Sale $89,900 6.4 acres level Arrow Lakes area. For Pictures email selkirk8@telus.net
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 confidential, 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
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
$269,000 Rutland 3bd, 2baths Rancher. 2FP’s. Fenced yard, MLS. Ken Dempsey Remax (250)-717-5000 $314,000 Downtown with suite 3bdrms 2bths 2 laundry’s 2 FP’s MLS Ken Dempsey Remax (250)-717-5000 MORTGAGES LOW RATES. 4YR. 2.99% 10 YR. 3.99% Trish at 250-470-8324
Medical Supplies
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Townhouses
******* OKHomeseller.com Where smart sellers meet smart buyers! View Thompson Okanagan properties for sale.// Selling? No Commission. (250) 545-2383 or 1-877-291-7576 THINKING OF SELLING YOUR PROPERTY? For a confidential, no obligation, FREE market evaluation of your property call Mark Jontz, Royal Lepage 250-861-6002 or cell 250-717-6330 anytime.
Mobile Homes & Parks 2BDRM, central air, carport, deck, fenced yard, wheelchair ramp. $59, 900. 491-9375 $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 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
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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.
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
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 FOR LEASE 600 sq.ft. Office Trailer fully serviced on fenced 1/2 acre. Zoned Heavy Industrial Including Auto Wrecking. $2500 triple net incl. Fenced 1/2 to 1 acre serviced industrial lots available. Central Westside Location. will build to suit. 250-769-7424 WEST Kelowna Industrial Park 2352 Dominion Rd. 6000 sq ft Shop 22 f.t ceiling with office on one acre fenced yard. $5000/mo + Triple net. (250)769-4006 WEST Kelowna Shop, Warehouse for lease, 1500sqft. Available April 1st, $1200/mo. Phone 250-769-3573 or 250718-6952
Duplex / 4 Plex 227 Woods Rd. 2bd, carport, FS, WD, $950. 250-317-8844 2 BDRM, 1.5 bath, 1220 sq.ft., side by side 4-plex, $850/mo hydro extra, West Kelowna, avail April 1, 250-212-1282 or 250-212-9447, 2BDRMS. Great Location. WD, big yard, 2prking spots. Reno’d. Beautiful area. $875 + utils. Avail Now (250)470-0000
4 Units for rent. $750-$935. Westside. NP. Call 250-3000983 & 250-717-1033 Fully serviced RV on Acreage with 23 ft Trailer or bring your own RV.$500 (250)765-3577
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2BDRM, Winfield, country setting, NP, NS, prof/single cpl, ref’s. April 1st, $1200 utils & cable incl. 250-317-2279
3bd, 2bth House in Ellison, close to school, very quiet, city & lake view. $1200+utils. NP, NS. March 15. 250-448-6541
3BDRM House, close to all ammenities, $1100. NS, NP. Old Glenmore. 250-470-7291
4BD. 3 baths $1800 NP. NS. E.Kel. near bus Call Paramjit 250-878-5761, or 250-3175047 or 250-860-2297
507 & 503 Hein Rd. 2bdrm, FS, WD, vacant. $850. 250317-8844
6BD, 3.5bth, dbl gar., 1fmlyrm, 1lvngrm, city/lake view. Ellison area, Available. 3060 Lakha Rd. No Dogs.(250)-869-2186, 250-765-5267
AVAIL APRIL 1st. $1200 mo. Steps to Lake Ok. Clean, bright 2 bdrm Rancher. Lge lot, new flooring, laundry/mud room. All appls, gas F/P, air cond, sunroom/dining or den, garage. Located in beautiful Fintry, a serene lakeside community approx. 40 min to Kelowna or Vernon. N/S, pet neg. refs req’d. Prefer long term. Call Leeann at 250-769-3065 or Kristi at 1-604-862-8039.
FULL House w/bsmt. 5bdrm, 3bth, Glenmore area. $1800+ utils 250-717-3010, 469-2322
NEW 4bd Home, 5appl, 4fl baths, A/C, priv. patio, Hospital Area. $2000. May 1. 2473 Pandosy. 250-862-1701
RUTLAND - 3bdrm, 2baths, near school/bus. Very nice, quiet neighborhood Avail. now. NP, $1300/mo + utils. Call 250-765-3002, 250-863-5616
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AUCTION Antique Imports will be selling, by Public Auction, the contents of several local Estates.
A MUST SEE!!!!!
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Viewings to be held in our Vernon Showrooms. MOVING Sale, Sat-Sun. Freezer, truck canopy, bbq, patio tables, skillsaw, chainsaw, gas cans, garden hoses, and many more smaller items. 4481 Nottingham of Sherwood in The Mission RUTLAND, Moving Sale, Everything must go, Sat & Sun ,9am-5pm. 288 Jerome Rd.
Mobile Homes & Pads
2BDRM 1bath Duplex. 1 unit comes w/ 2 car garage W/D, fr, st, DW, Hottub. $850/mo. 1 unit comes w/ covered parking, shed, W/D, fr, st. $750/mo NS. NP. Ready April 1st. 780217-0612 or 250-542-6668
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Partial List Includes: c1800 carved oak Dutch Dowry chest, Mid-Victorian Rosewood three drawer chest, dazzling 14kt white gold 1.12ct Diamond Solitaire ring (appraised at $15,537.00), detailed early Canadiana oak mirror back side-by-side, Victorian Oak Barley Twist drop leaf table, signed Remington bronze figurines “Buffalo Signal” and “Rattle Snake”, Retro Casino vending machine “The Four Some”, signed original Allen Sapp “Gramma Scraping a Hide” painting, large assortment of collectibles, boxed lots and so much more….
2WEEK Moving Sale, Lots to go! Patio furn, barbeque, mig welder, lots new lawnmower equipment, welding rods, chains,plumbing equip, dishes, tables etc. ALL MUST GO! Make me a reasonable offer!! 494 Killarney Way. Call (780)217-0612 or (250)-542-6668
Misc for Rent MONTH to Month parking. Christleton Ave, directly south of the KGH parkade. $56/mo. Contact Robert at 250-7636789, Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm.
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
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2BD w/bsmnt, reno’d, nr school, Rutland, NS, NP, ref req’d, $900+utils. 250-8611059 6-8 pm. 3BD, 2full bth, livingrm, diningrm, kitchen, 5appls, all window blinds, 2 balconies, garage. NP. Avail April 1. Call 250-860-8583 3BDRM, 2baths, 1/2 duplex, garage, fenced yard, available April 1, $1100. 250-769-7830 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. $1250. Apr. 15th. 2473 Pandosy. 862-1701 NICE Rancher style 1/2 duplex, 2bd, 1.5bth, hrdwd flrs, 5appls, close to Cottonwoods. $950+utils. Prefer NS, NP, wrking or retired couple. 250764-2057 or 250-212-9189 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
225 Murray Cres. 1bd, 1bth, hrwd fls, $675 utils incl. NS. Avail April 1st 604-758-2206
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PET & FAMILY FRIENDLY Westpoint. 3bd, 1bth, lovely fenced yard w/storage shed, $5000 down, $900/mo including pad rent, OAC or $99,000, no HST. ACCENT HOMES, Call (250)-769-6614
Shoprider Deluxe Scooter in excellent working cond. Asking $995 Call 250-765-7284 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
Exmark mowers 21” & 26” $100 rebate Navigators $1,000 rebate. Used start up package of Bluebird aerator, dethatcher, JD mowers, Stihl trimmers, blowers etc. Call Toll Free 877-533-1010
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 2BD, 2bth, corner of Gordon & Bernard Ave. Lrg, top flr, 5appl, sec prking, exercise & guest rm, lrg strg room, 55+ blding, NS, NP, $975/mo. Call Joanne, 250-861-8435 or 250575-1123 2BD bsmnt apartment w/yard for quiet wrking person, NS, NP, hydro & heat incl. $650/mo. 250-767-6396 2-bdrm BELGO AREA, Rutland Rd. S. $900 + hydro, f/s/w/d, NO PETS, on bus rte. 250-491-3345, 250-869-9788 2BDRM suite L. Mission. Avail Mar 1. Steps to Beach & Greenway. All appl’s, NS, NP, $1025 & $1150. Only responsible people call: 863-6645 2 Bedroom 2 Bath condo near H2O. $1000, utilities extra, NS, NP. 250-317-8990 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
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LAKEFRONT 1, 2, & 3 bdrm. Fully furn’d. Central. Available. to May From $1290 / 30days. (250)769-4630 www.casaloma.com
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
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VIEWINGS: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Wednesday thru Saturday 9:00 AM ‘til sale time Sunday SALE TIME: 1:00 PM Sunday, March 18th Check out our website www.antiqueimports.ca
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OPEN HOUSE: Sat., March 17th, 12pm-4pm 726 Renshaw Rd. Exceptional, 3165 sq. ft. 4bd, 3bath, bi-level, in family neighbourhood, Det/heated workshop w/ 10 ft ceiling, kitchen, 3FP’s, lower level w/o, deck, patio, sunroom with vaulted ceiling, carport, UG Irrigation, R/V prking. Near schools, shopping, bus , water park. Ideal for family/ daycare or B&B. OFFERS. www.comfree.ca (code 218654)
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Homes for Rent 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
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. THINKING OF SELLING YOUR PROPERTY? For a confidential, no obligation, FREE market evaluation of your property call Mark Jontz, Royal Lepage 250-861-6002 or cell 250-717-6330 anytime.
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1bdrm, Rutland, private entry, laundry, $650/mo + 1/3 utils. Avail Mar. 1st for single person. NS, NP, 250-765-5099
3BD, 1bth, Rutland, recent reno, NS, NP, not suitable for younger children. $1050+utils Lndry hook-ups. 250-763-9693
DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals
Room & Board FURNISHED room in family home in Sidney. Close to town and bus routes. $500.00 per month. (778) 426-3433 or email: trumanhmason@gmail.com
Room for rent. Furn’d bdrm, $475/mo. Call 250-317-2546 RUTLAND furnished room for working man, 30+, livingroom, TV, kitchen, laundry, utils incl, $490+DD. Call 250-864-0770
Shared Accommodation #1 Affordable furnished room DT area, cable, w/d, w.int, quiet, avail immed. 862-9223 1Bdrm in Westbank, Share Kitchen, W/D, Cable, Int. & Utils Incl’d. $600 + DD. Call (250)-768-8930
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
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191 ASHER ROAD, 1750 sq/ft. Plenty of parking. 250765-9448 HWY 97 North, 1800sq’ of retail, 1500-3300sq’ of indust. & compound. Rutland area. 2000sq’ Retail. 250-765-3295
1BD, avail now. Rutland. Near schools/shops. $700 incl utils. NP. bus route. 250-863-1302. 1BD now avail. Springvalley area. WD, FS, all utils, sep ent., patio, parking, NS, NP, single person $750+DD. Call 250-763-5024 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
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NEWLY reno’d office space, w/lake view. 700sq.ft. $750 + T.N. 250-768-9083 Westbank
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BEST DEALS IN KELOWNA! Affordable 1, 2 & 3 Bdrms AC, near schools, shopping & bus route. Insuite laundry H.Up’s. Across from Park. Clean Quiet & Spacious. Sorry NO Pets. Well Managed Building (250)-861-5605 or (250)-861-5657
Cars - Domestic
Cars - Domestic
1 Person, 1200 sqft. NS, NP, pet, $900 incl all utils, close to ammens. Glenrosa, 768-6764 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, 250-868-9059 2BD legal suite Rutland. Nr. bus & shopping. 4appl, ns, np. $900 + utils. Avail Apr 1st. Call 250-863-1155 2BDRM, 1bath, Rutland, close to ammens, Available now. $900, NS, NP, 250-864-1341 2BD suite in orchard, Glenmore. near shopping, walking dist to bank, bus, mall, etc. $900 incl utils. 250-862-1557 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. 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 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
Dilworth 2bd lrg 1300 sqft. Open concept. Insuite laundry SS appls. NP. NS. $1000 incl utils. April 1st (250)448-6483 FULLY Furn’d, near Costco, utils, int, W/D incl. 1 person only, bath & kitch. upstairs, $480/mo. Annette 869-1867. NEWER 2bd suite, avail immed. Own ent, prking, nice yard. $800 incl utils. Quiet area. NS, NP. 250-869-9663 or 250-215-2085 RUTLAND S. 2bdrm bsmt suite. No parties. No smoking, indoor cat only, utils sat TV, shr’d laundry incl’d newly reno’d. $850 (250)491-3094 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 WINFIELD spac 3 bdrm gas f/p ldry beautiful country setting lakeview. NS/NP, school bus rte $1070. 250-766-0499
Townhouses 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. $1250. Apr. 15th. 2473 Pandosy. 862-1701
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Antiques / Classics 1964 Caddy 2dr H.T. $3500, 1973 Caddy 4dr HT $1500 drives, 1974 Spitfire Triumph Convertible $3000. 1957 Dodge Suburban $2500 Drivable. (250)491-2964
ARMOUR Towing. Scrap Car Removal., Up to $100 CASH 7 days/week (250)-801-4199 LYLE’S TOWING. Free Removal of unwanted vehicles. Pay up to $1000 for good vehicles. Lots of used parts for sale. (250)-765-8537 SCRAP Car Removal. $100 cash paid for unwanted vehicles. 7 days/week Call Paul Haul (250)808-9593
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Cars - Sports & Imports
1999 Cadillac STS
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! Appraised at $4600. Further Reduced to $3000 250-869-7362 Lve msg 2003 Kia Spectra, 4 door Sedan, 101,000 kms, have all maintenance records, $3500 OBO ALSO 1993 Mazda MX6 Mystere, new transmission, $1000 OBO. 250-491-8125, leave a message.
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1994 Isuzu Trooper, 4x4, auto, air, loaded, A-1 cond. $3975.; 2007 Toyota Yaris 2dr, Hatchback, 5spd, $5975.; 2006 Harley Sportster, leather bags ready to go $5,475. obo; Government Inspected Rebuilt Vehicles, Lego Auto Sales Vernon (250)260-4415 PRICE REDUCED! 2009 black Hyundai Sonata. Excellent condition. Loaded with options! Extended warranty and financing available. 111k km, $15,000 obo. MUST SELL! 250-4975191
Scrap Car Removal 1AA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Min $60 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 250-899-0460 SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equipment. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288
SCRAP Car Removal, $100 cash paid for unwanted vehicles. 7 days a week. Call Paul Haul (250)808-9593
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BigSteelBox.com, 1670 Dilworth Avenue, Kelowna, BC claims a Warehouse Lien against Mike McMahon of Kelowna, BC for arrears of container rent amounting to $1479.40 plus any additional costs of storage that accrue. If not paid in full the contents, household goods will be sold or disposed of April 1, 2012.
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INVITATION TO TENDER T12-034 2012 Asphalt Mill & Fill Sealed tenders, clearly marked on the outside of the envelope with the words “T12-034 2012 Asphalt Mill & Fill” will be received at the office of the City Clerk, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna, BC up until 3 PM, Local Time, March 27, 2012. Tenders will be opened publicly at that time. The City reserves the right to reject any or all tenders, to waive defects in any bid or tender documents and to accept any tender or offer which it may consider to be in the best interest of the City. The lowest bid or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. Tender documents may be obtained at no charge from the City of Kelowna website or from the City of Kelowna Purchasing Branch, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna BC V1Y 1J4. kelowna.ca
250-763-7114 HONDA CIVIC SPORT 1997. Silver 173,000KM Auto, Sunroof Extra set - 4 spiked winter tires. One owner good shape. $3,900 Call (778)-475-0902
5.8L, V8, automatic, 2 wheel drive, two tone, with canopy. 230,000 kms. Comes with extra tires. Asking $2000 obo. Call 250-765-8283 before 9 pm.
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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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Kelowna Stroke Recovery Club meets every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Aidanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anglican Church, 380 Leathead Road (Leathead at Tartan) in Rutland. All stroke survivors and their families are welcome. Contact Eva at 250-7630556.
Suicide Survivorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Support Group meets at 7 p.m. every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at the Church of the Nazarene, 1305 W. Highway 33 beginning in January. Call Erna at 250-7129779 or Dwayne at 250863-6103. Okanagan Society
IN THE LOOP of Independent Filmmaking meets the first Wednesday of the month, 6:30 pm at the Bean Scene, beside Kelly Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Afro-Cuban Drumming workshop Tuesdays to March 13 from 7:30 p.m. at the Kelowna Drum Studio. 250763-3951 or www.trevorsalloum.com.
Rug Hooking Circle every Wednesday from noon to 3 p.m. in studio 204 of the Rotary Centre, 421 Cawston Ave.250767-0206 or www.rughookingteacher.ca. Writing Group meets Sundays at the Bean Scene with 15 to 20 pages of their feature
script to be read and reviewed. All participants will be expected to sign a non-disclosure before commencing. Contact Rolf at rolf.rsg@gmail. com. The Kelowna Bonsai Club meets the first Monday of the month at Reids Hall (Benvoulin Heritage Church) on Benvoulin Road. Call 250-868-3368 or 250-860-7099. First United Church buffet dinner for seniors to socialize, 4:30 pm every Wednesday at 721 Bernard Ave. (corner Bernard and Richter), Kelowna. 250-762-2630, 250-860-3378 or www. okmeals.ca. Gifts to Grand-
mothers is a group of volunteers who sew tote bags to raise funds to assist grandmothers and widows raising AIDS orphans in Africa. The group meet weekly at Trinity Baptist Church, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursdays. Call 250-769-7352 or email thelepins@hotmail.com. Kelowna International Choir meets Monday, 7 p.m, at the First Lutheran Church, 4091 Lakeshore Rd. Call 250-765-0720 for more information. Kelowna Writers casual, free meeting for camaraderie, support, inspiration for your literary project Tuesdays 6-7:30 at Blenz Sandalwood in Glenmore. Free wireless
access. kelownawriters@ gmail.com Kelowna Stroke Recovery Club meets every Thursday, 11 a.m to 2 p.m., at St. Aidanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anglican Church, 380 Leathead Rd., in Rutland. Stroke survivors and their families are welcome. Call 250-763-0556. Kelowna Stroke Recovery Club meets Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at St. Aidanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anglican Church, 380 Leathead Rd. in Rutland. All stroke survivors and theri families are welcome. Call Eva at 250-763-0556. Traditional Rug Hooking and inspirational fabric artists meet Wednesday, noon to 4 p.m., at
St. Paul United Church, 3131 Lakeshore Rd. Call 250-478-2950; email bunnyseb@gmail.com. The Centre for Inquiry, an international organization that promotes reason, science, secularism and freedom of inquiry in every human endeavour, has an Okanagan branch that meets the first and third Sundays of the month, 7 p.m., at Dakodaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sports Bar & Grill, 1574 Harvey Ave. For more info visit www. cficanada.ca or email okanagan&cficanada.ca. Kelowna Scottish Country Dancers meet Thursday evenings.
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NEWS Clubs from B18 Okanagan Institute Express ‘Where Enquiring Minds Gather,’ every Thursday, 5 pm at the Bohemian Cafe, 524 Richter. Okanagan Accordion Club meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month, 7 p.m., at Branch 17 Senior Centre, 1353 Richter. Play, dance or just listen. Call Lela at 250-712-9370 or Jay at 250-765-6585. Duplicate Bridge Club for seniors at Senior Citizens Club 17, 1353 Richter St. in Kelowna, meets Thursdays, 12:30 p.m. Call 250-765-3278. Kelowna Bocce Club is inviting people to play
bocce indoors for one month at no cost. The club plays Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 to 9 p.m., and Sundays, 1 to 4 p.m. For more information, call Gianni at 250-7647029.
Alateen weekly meetings on Saturdays, noon, at the Kalano Club, 2108 Vasile Rd. Support group for young people dealing with family member or friend with a drinking problem.
with others who have lost a loved one to suicide. For ages 18 and over, meetings every fourth Wednesday of the month, at Canadian Mental Health Association, 504 Sutherland Ave.
Keenfit Pole Walking Clinics, free every Saturday 9 a.m. at Mission Creek Park parking lot, (west end by Durnin Road). See www.keenfit. com for more info.
Dancing (ballroom/ Latin) every Sunday evening at Water Street Seniors Centre, 7:30 p.m., dress code is dressy casual, cost $5.
Salsa Thursdays every Thursday at Rotary Centre for the Arts. Singles, couples, all levels of dance and age welcome. Includes 30-minute lesson with dance to follow. $5 admission. Call 250717-5304.
Respite & Recreation Club program is designed to meet the needs of people with Alzheimer disease and dementia. Meet every Wednesday morning at Fernbrae Manor from 9 a.m. to noon.
Kelowna Carving Club meets Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., at the Westside Seniors Centre, 3661 Old Okanagan Highway. Visitors and new carvers welcome. Call 250-707-0624 and 250-764-2325. Survivors of Suicide support group, connect
The Silver Tsunami Society of B.C. needs volunteers. Shifts are two to four hours for variety of tasks working with this non profit organization dedicated to serving seniors. Located at Brandt’s
Creek Mews in North Glenmore. CAll 778-4788800, ext. 244.
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Ponderosa Spinners Weavers & Fibre Artists Guild spinners meet alternate Thursdays, noon to 3 p.m., and rug hookers meet every Wednesday, noon to 3 p.m. Call 250764-0767.
The Alzheimer Society of B.C. holds support groups for caregivers and people in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia on Tuesday at the Kelowna Resource Centre, 865 Bernard. Call Jennifer at 250-860-0305.
Free family coffee house every third Friday of the month, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Centre Culturel Francophone de l’Okanagan, 702 Bernard Ave. Call 250-8604074.
Mission Hand Quilters meet on Mondays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Okanagan Mission Activity Centre, 4398 Hobson Rd. Call 250-717-8410.
Barbershop Harmony group meets every Monday, 7 p.m., at Water Street Seniors Centre. Guests welcome. See
Probus Club meeting to talk about fraud
The topic of discussion at the Probus Club of Kelowna (Ogopogo) monthly meeting on Monday, March 26, 9:30 a.m., will be about fraud. The guest speakers will be two representatives from the B.C. Securities Commission. The meeting will be at the Richter Street Seniors’ Centre, 1353 Richter. New club members and guests are welcome.
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