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RCMP constables Mark Blacklock (centre) and Rob Dupuis (left) are congratulated on being named to Alexa’s Team by Alexa Middelaer’s parents, Laurel and Michael, during a ceremony held Wednesday in Kelowna. Alexa was killed at the age of 4 by a drunk driver in 2008. B.C. police officers who help take impaired drivers off the roads each year are named to a team created in her honour.
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Sixty-nine members of Alexa’s Team from the RCMP’s south-east division were recognized Wednesday at a ceremony in Kelowna. The team, made up of police officers who have each helped take 12 or more impaired drivers off the roads during the previous year, is named after four-year-old Alexa Middelaer who was struck and killed in the Lower Mainland eight years ago by a vehicle driven by a drunk driver. Alexa was standing at the side of the road with
Alexa’s team adds 69 police officers for their efforts to each take 12 or more drunk drivers off the road this past year. her aunt, petting a horse when she was killed. The officers recognized Wednesday in Kelowna join 246 other officers from across B.C. who were also named to Alexa’s Team for 2016. Their efforts, combined with tough new antidrunk driving laws, helped reduce the number of impaired driving related crashes in B.C. in the last five years by 52 per cent, say police, representing an estimated 238 lives saved, 54 last year alone.
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On hand for the Kelowna ceremony were Alexa’s parents Laurel and Michael Middelaer, who took a break from their personal involvement with the program. The Middelaers said they were very happy to be back to say a public thank you to the officers who help keep B.C. roads safe and to recognize them in the name of their daughter. “You make a difference,” Laurel Middelaer told the officers on hand for the
ceremony at Quigley Elementary School. “Look at what you’ve done. You have a systematic willingness to go above and beyond.” She said despite some “naysayers” criticizing B.C.’s tough crackdown on impaired drivers that includes immediate roadside suspensions for drivers found to be drunk behind the wheel, the officers should take great pride in the work they do. “To the naysayers, I say, ‘You were wrong.’” In the eight years that
the Alexa’s Team program has been going, B.C. has seen a substantial drop in the number of impaired drivers on the road, success that has stunned Alexa’s father Michael. “That’s why we want to be here to say a heartfelt thank you (to the officers),” he said. “The police are not often thanked for the work they do.” Each year, Alexa’s Team members receive a special team ball cap, a certificate individually framed by Alexa’s aunt and a personalized, handwritten note from the
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Municipal leaders from around the Okanagan gathered Wednesday to urge residents to change their water use habits and conserve water as the region known as one of the driest in Canada once again appears headed for drought conditions this year. Politicians from nine municipalities—from Osoyoos to Vernon and everywhere in between— pledged to take a Make Water Work Challenge and change their own water use habits heading into another Okanagan summer. “Water is our most precious resource and even though we do see a lot of it out there, it’s a finite resource,” said Peachland mayor Cindy Fortin. “Our behaviours today are what our children are going to learn down the road and hopefully down the road being water wise will be the norm for future generations.” Local politicians from every municipality stood in front of what’s known as the UnH2O Xeriscape Demonstration Gardens at the H2O Centre in Kelowna and pledged to conserve water by changing their own personal water-use habits: Leaving grass to grow longer and using more xeriscape plants, including 54 plants in the Make Water Work Plant Collection, plants that need less water and are perfect for the dry Okanagan climate.
“I dread summer now because of the wildfire season. We always seem to have some area being evacuated. It feels like summer now and we need to be concerned about this.” —West Kelowna Mayor Doug Findlater
“Our behaviours today are what our children are going to learn down the road and hopefully down the road being water wise will be the norm for future generations.” —Peachland Mayor Cindy Fortin .
“We can’t go planting and having sprinklers going all the time and expect residents to reduce water as well.” —Lake Country Coun. Rob Geier
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“Last year I took out 400 square feet of lawn and will replace more this year with Make Water Work plants,” said Gail Given, Kelowna city councillor. “I encourage residents to make water work in your homes and yards by planting materials appropriate for our area and make adjustments to your water use.” The Okanagan is coming off a year where the provincial government enacted a level 4 drought advisory and this year’s warm spring and early fire season are pointing towards another year of extremely dry conditions in the area. However, despite the message being hammered down by local politicians as well as the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) and municipalities, all of which are enacting some sort of water restrictions or conservation plans, the message doesn’t appear to be getting through to everyone. “(I) wish they wouldn’t attack water so much cause (sic) I use it as bug spray. I spray off the bugs with it every day and every day I water. Screw the district. I would much rather have water sprayed on my plants than pesticide,” commented Sharon Smith on the Kelowna Capital News Facebook page, responding to a water conservation tip. Still, politicians felt the message is getting through and were hopeful that the leadership shown by
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Stretching our water further • Is your water productive? Put water on the nightshift. Water between dusk and dawn. Putting water to work during the coolest part of the day prevents evaporation. A good rule of thumb is between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Check with your water utility for specific watering restrictions in your area. • Is your water working efficiently? Put water where it’s needed. Don’t let water waste time, effort and money. It should sprinkle your lawn or garden, not pavement.
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There are ways to ease the pressure on your use of water and still have an attractive garden without a blanket of grass.
• Is your water working effectively? Leave grass two to three inches tall (five to eight centimetres). Don’t mow. Let it grow. Water stays longer when grass is longer. Leaving your grass longer slows evaporation from the soil making it work more effectively. • Leave grass clippings as mulch. Leaving grass clippings on your lawn helps feed the lawn and retain moisture, requiring less water and reducing evaporation. • Aerate your lawn and top dress with compost. Aerating the lawn in early spring or fall improves water penetration. Water also works best
with organic products like compost which minimize over-fertilizing and help prevent stormwater pollution. • Does your water work well with others? Pair water with plants suitable to our dry climate. Okanagan water works best when paired with plants suitable to our dry climate: drought-tolerant turf, and native low-water variety plants. Visit the Okanagan Xeriscape Association’s Plant Database (okanaganxeriscape. org/db/) for an extensive listing of WaterWise plants for the Okanagan. • Does your water simply stand around? One inch a week will do. Most
lawns need just 2.5 cm (one inch) of water per week—about the depth of a tuna can. Watering deeply and less often promotes deep, healthy root growth. If you’re watering deeply but not seeing results the problem may be inadequate topsoil. Try top dressing with half an inch of compost, then over-seeding for a thick and vigorous lawn. • Check sprinkler heads. Notice brown spots? Water needs supervising. Sometimes sprinkler heads break, or plants grow around the sprinkler head, preventing effective water use. Check sprinkler heads and make necessary fixes to ensure they’re working right.
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Water conservation tips to reduce reliance on excessive watering TIPS FROM A4 • Install water-saving irrigation products. Save money on your water bill by using high efficiency irrigation, like drip or microjet, for shrubs and gardens. • Collect and use rainwater. It’s free. Rain barrels collect fresh, naturally soft and chemical-free water that is great for container plants, flower beds, and food gardens. For more water conservation tips online, go to makewaterwork.ca.
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Flood protection objectives being met The first phase of Mission Creek’s restoration is already providing flood protection and environmental benefits. “On April 22, Mission Creek had an early freshet peak flow of about 67 cubic meters per second,” said Don Dobson, project engineer for the Mission Creek Restoration Initiative. “As that flow increased and the water level rose, water gradually overtopped the stream banks where the dike had been removed, allowing water to slowly flow across the floodplain.” As the water level
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over the remainder of the freshet. “It’s great to see freshet flows entering the newly expanded floodplain,” said project coordinator Steve Matthews. “The river’s energy is already starting to develop a more naturally functioning floodplain and riparian area, providing the opportunity for deposition of fine sediments that would typically remain within the creek channel. “This will improve instream gravel quality for spawning kokanee.” The high water levels will also initiate development of riparian
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When West Kelowna Fire Chief Jason Brolund watched footage of fire burning through Fort McMurray last week, he was filled with emotion. “Earlier in the week it induced a lot of anxiety,” Brolund said. “Our people watched it with a feeling of ‘we want to be there and we want to help.’” They all know all too well, however, they need to be here. “We see it and think it’s unbelievable, but it shouldn’t be,” continued Brolund. “It has happened here on a smaller scale and it can happen again. We’re way ahead of where we would normally be. It’s been 31 C and it’s only early May.” Every drop of rain that’s fallen can help, but not for long. A hot day can quickly dry out the forest floor. “But we’re trained, our equipment is in good shape and we’re ready for what summer may bring,” he said. And, if fire strikes, his aim is to get to it fast. “We hope we can get to fires when they’re small and that people can get prepared and do things in their neighbourhood to get ready,” he said. Driving home the point that fire prevention is key is news that the Kamloops Fire Centre issued a fire ban to slow down the spread of
fires. From April 1 to May 11, B.C. Wildfire Service crews responded to 36 wildfires in the Kamloops Fire Centre. Many of these wildfires were the result of poorly planned open burning. Effective as of noon May 15, category 2 and 3 open fires will be prohibited throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre, which includes the Central Okanagan, to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect the public. This prohibition will remain in effect until Oct. 15, or until further notice. Specifically, prohibited activities will include: • The burning of any waste, slash or other materials (piled or unpiled) larger than one-half metre by onehalf metre. • The burning of more than two open fires of any size at the same time. • Stubble or grass fires of any size over any area. • The use of fireworks, sky lanterns or burning barrels of any size or description. A poster explaining the different categories of open burning is available online at http://bit. ly/1GlhE9l. A map of the affected open fire restriction areas is also available at http://bit.ly/23FpWix. This prohibition does not ban campfires that are a half-metre high by a half-metre wide (or smaller)
and does not apply to cooking stoves that use gas, propane or briquettes. This prohibition covers all B.C. parks, Crown lands and private lands, but it does not apply within the boundaries of a local government that has forest fire protection bylaws in place and is serviced by a fire department. Before lighting any fire, people should check with local authorities to see if any other burning bylaws or restrictions are in effect. Always check the venting conditions before conducting an open burn. If venting conditions are rated “poor” or “fair,” open burning is restricted. The venting index can be found at www.bcairquality.ca/readings/ ventilation-index.html. Anyone found in contravention of an open burning prohibition may be issued a violation ticket for $1,150, required to pay an administrative penalty of $10,000 or, if convicted in court, fined up to $100,000 and/or sentenced to one year in jail. If the contravention causes or contributes to a wildfire, the person responsible may be ordered to pay all firefighting and associated costs. If you see flames or smoke, call 1-800-663-5555 toll-free or dial *5555 on your cellphone to report it. For the latest information on wildfire activity, conditions and prohibitions, visit the B.C. Wildfire Service website bcwildfire.ca.
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Utility crews continue their watermain flushing program to ensure the distribution system is refreshed and healthy. Poplar Point Drive to KLO Road from Okanagan Lake to Gordon Drive May 2 – 20 During this period, lower than normal water
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The City’s Sanitary Sewer/Storm Drain Regulation bylaw restricts the discharge of swimming pool or hot tub water that contains disinfectants such as chlorine, salt water chlorination, or bromine. Residents are recommended to drain their pool to a dry area on their own property over a long period of time, making sure that the water stays on the property. For individuals intending to drain their pool into the storm drain or sanitary sewer, please follow the procedure outlined on kelowna.ca/utilities, under water > drainage. Other water features including fountains and ponds may also need to follow these draining procedures. Please note that improper discharge could result in a fine of up to $2,000. INFO: 250-469-8887
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Pursuant to Section 26 of the Community Charter and Council Policy No. 76, Disposal of City Property, notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Kelowna intends to
enter into a Contract of Purchase and Sale Agreement over Lot 1 District Lot 14 ODYD Plan 1006 Except the west 10 feet thereof and Plan EPP47607, being 2109 Pandosy Street at a price of $385,000.00 to Elizabeth Margaret Balderston.
Residents can also share their thoughts online from May 16 – 27 at getinvolved.kelowna.ca.
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The City is considering traffic calming improvements for an area east of Rutland Road, between McCurdy Road and Hwy 33, and is seeking input from affected residents, businesses and property owners. The public is invited to attend an information session for this project.
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The City of Kelowna and Interior Health are working together to guide future redevelopment and address parking and transportation needs in the Health District through Phase 2 of the Hospital Area Plan. Residents and visitors are invited to discuss parking challenges and opportunities in the area: Wednesday, May 18 4 – 6:30pm Clinical Academic Campus Lecture Theatre, 2312 Pandosy Street
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Rutland Road neighbourhood traffic calming – public information session
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Quit whining and build a West Kelowna city hall To the editor: It is time to build a new city centre in Westbank.
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Follow constituents lead Open letter to the mayor and council of West Kelowna: I am not a taxpayer who puts his feet up and lets the politicians make all the decisions. I have learned from the history and experiences of earlier generations that if you don’t stand up and speak out, the next generation will suffer. Our West Kelowna city council is responsible to the taxpayers not big
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2 p t [ t g o l N a shoulder within minutes of being introduced. y “He never does that, he really likes you,” I n remember her saying. “He usually dislikes people.” a “So do I,” I said. “We’re kindred spirits.” w Two years later when he proved to be too high maintenance for her, she gave him to me. m It wasn’t with the most open arms I accepted t him. I lived in a no-pet apartment and my job security was up in the air—the continual plight of a M newspaper reporter. But, the other option she presented was that he would go to a farm. He’s a wacky little thing, and he clearly belonged with me, not under the hoof of a cow. So, I took him home. I got evicted within a month and lost my job six months after that. If he hadn’t been there, I would have moved back to Asia, where money and adventure were plentiful. Instead, I took a lower paying job so I could stay with The Bean, who had quickly become my bestie as well as my responsibility. Then we met a guy. Beanie dug him to China and it was reciprocal, so we got married and had a baby. Me and the man—not the dog. And not inthat order.
The Bean brings frailty of life into focus There was a study published Kathartic out of UBC earlier this month that said KATHY man’s best friend MICHAELS hates hugs. It makes them anxious, apparently. It wasn’t really news to me. My chihuahua isn’t subtle about his disdain for squeezes. Not to say he’s averse to affection. He just prefers it in the form of being carried places and, from time to time, he shows it by breaking into my personal sleep space and giving me kisses. Trouble is, I’m a mouth breather. Let’s move on. The point is, this story came out two weeks ago when my best friend and I entered what I was told would likely be the final moments of an eight-year adventure, and I really wanted to squeeze him tight. The drugs he was on meant he wouldn’t have made much of a fuss, but it may have hurt his spine and his pride, so I gave him some space and ugly-cried into his fur for hours on end. I’m sure he found it very soothing. For all I know it was that, along with the tireless care and kindness of Dr. Moshe Oz, that gave him
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To the editor: In light of the result of the West Kelowna city hall AAP [taxpayers succeeded in temporarily stopping West Kelowna council from borrowing $10.5 million to build a $14.8 million civic centre which would include a city hall], there is a very interesting booklet that should have been read more closely by West Kelowna city staff and council, before choosing to use the AAP for borrowing money to construct a city hall. Alternative Approval Process: A Guide for Local Governments in British Columbia, Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development. Excerpts from it include the three following items; 1) Councils and regional district boards must weigh the various considerations associated with a given project or proposal and determine whether or not an AAP is the best process for achieving elector approval. Local governments that gauge
the community’s interest and support for a particular matter or decision incorrectly by holding an AAP may find much more public engagement and additional costs are required, than if assent voting was held at the outset. In light of the public response to the AAP, the City of West Kelowna obviously did not accurately weigh public interest and support. 2) Local governments can allow elector response forms to be submitted by electronic means, such as by fax or email. This AAP could have been so much easier if the City of West Kelowna had kept up with the times and allowed the responses to be submitted by electronic means. The archaic “snail mail” or personal delivery was both onerous and ridiculous. 3) When 10 per cent or more of electors sign an elector response form during an AAP and council or the regional district board has decided to proceed to hold an assent vote [referendum], the vote must be held within
80 days of the deadline established for the AAP. If the council decides to put this project out to the vote, this must take place by 22 July, 2016. It cannot legally put it on the back burner until the next election. (Ed. note: Council is asking Vicotia for an extension to the 80-day time limit.) I believe it is the duty of the council to prioritize spending for the citizens who elect them to be city councillors. The needs of the community should be at the top of the list. “Wants,” have to be fitted in as they can be afforded. In a citizen’s survey, “a city hall” certainly did not even come into the top 10 identified needs or wants. Instead, the more basic infrastructure needs were identified. Surely, our council should have listened to the people and applied staff time and taxpayers’ money towards those basic necessities. Instead, they frittered money away on planning the city hall project. Connie Hodgkinson, West Kelowna
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goals. I do not believe in so-called “public-private partnerships.” Recent history has shown that the private portion of the partnership always benefits more than the public (taxpayer) portion. City councils should never fall to the lures of public-private partnerships. It would appear that on Tuesday, May 10, 2016, the city council will be reviewing the proposed new city hall that was rejected through the alternate approval process. [Editor’s note: West Kelowna council decided to hold a referendum if the provincial government agrees it be held at the end of September instead of this summer as legislation requires. May 11 Kelowna Capital News.] It also appears that you are looking at a full referendum because you did not get your way. If that possible referendum does not win, you can do it again in six months and then again in six months until you get what you want. An electorate of 6,650 voted in the 2014 municipal election. Yes, I am concerned that only 33 per cent of the electorate
voted. However, almost 4,000 voted against borrowing to build your new city hall. This 4,000 is more than any of the mayoral candidates and any city councillor received in the last election. I do not understand how any of you can disrespect those who voted by pushing for a referendum. Please respect the voters. Stop this proposed city hall project. • Re-evaluate the location to one that the voters respect (which apparently is on existing city-owned property). • Save all of the plans and consultation documents that you have already paid for and hence own. • Do not do another public-private partnership. Let developer land owners build on their properties if it makes sense to them not because the city is willing to spend a larger per-square-foot amount to build a city hall. • Re-evaluate why you need to spend as much as you are proposing (especially the FF&E costs, contingencies, land costs, and a high per square foot building cost).
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This second wind has reminded me ofthe age old truth from Dirty Dancing—nobody puts (Beanie) Baby in a corner. Dogs, like us, deserve devotion. And I, for one, am glad for the 11th hour reminder. This is where I think it would be appropriate to say everyone should go home and hug their pets. Of course, that would just make them anxious. So, you know, do something else nice.
We even picked up another cast-off pooch along the way. Other than the man, none of the new additions make Beanie particularly happy, but
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Meanwhile, small children crossing the road from the local preschool with their even smaller siblings, along with their caregivers, must cross illegally, unsafely and unseen from the north side of the street. Neighbours out for a stroll must step onto the roadway just to check if it is safe to cross. Cyclists must jam on their brakes or swerve into the vehicle lane to avoid pedestrians not seen until the last second. This section of roadway is unsafe for anyone travelling it. Even if you are a motorist, you are at risk of a pedestrian or cyclist suddenly appearing in your lane without enough warning for you to stop. I urge residents and neighbours to tell the City of Kelowna that this unsafe roadway needs to be addressed. Please sign the petition at www.change.org/p/city-ofkelowna-make-gordon-drive-walk-safe or email the mayor and council directly with your opinion. Trudi Trask, Kelowna
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You help yourself by giving freely to the service of others I know this man. He’s remarkable and amazing in many ways and in other ways, very ordinary. Still, he’s the humblest hero I’ve ever known. His greatness is never bragged about, it is only observed. I’ve known him for a while now, so I feel I have a good understanding of him. When one cares for another in some capacity long enough, you have the privilege of seeing them at their best and their worst of times. This is very revealing. I was told once that adversity does not build character, it reveals it. This man had his adversity for sure, but, it was never chosen by him, rather it was always thrust upon him. He would never grumble or complain. He would simply solve the problem with the happiness of knowing he had the ability to do so. There was a job to do. Do it and move to the next. He was raised in hardship and difficulty. He was the oldest of three boys growing up in the depression. His father died suddenly when he, the
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affectionate man, but there was never any doubt that he loved you deeply. Now that I am a father of four, I see that all things he did, he did for his family. He did so expecting no praise, just purpose. For a man who never really had a father, he turned out to be a spectacular one. He is clearly a ‘watch me’ kind of man. The only time I saw him
ever defeated was when my mother died. He was never the same after that. At her funeral, after I delivered the eulogy, I sat beside him and he said to me: “What do I do now?” Then it dawned on me. This man lives his life with one singular purpose, to serve others. He meant his question most literally. This is my message, no matter who we are or our circumstance, we have to serve someone.
This gives our lives purpose and clear intention. My dad never saw it as a chore; he saw it as a blessing, one that gave him purpose and joy. One last thing—my dad once said to me: “Give freely and never expect any thank you or recognition. Give for the sense of just giving.” Mahatma Gandhi once said something similar: “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself
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residents a chance to cast a ballots. If the extension is approved, the city hall borrowing referendum could be held by the end of September. Coun. Rick de Jong was very vocal in making sure the referendum wasn’t held during summer, and he explained why. “It’s very important to me that this referendum is open, transparent and available to everyone,” de Jong said. “I want to see a strong turnout, and families have already planned holidays for July and August. “That’s the one thing that resonated with me from the AAP process, that people want to have their voice heard.” The proposed new city hall, to be built and owned by the city as part of a larger development containing two residential buildings and an office building that would house a West Kelowna Interior Health centre, is slated for land in Westbank on Elliot Road. While waiting for a decision by Victoria,
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Fine raised for driving while using electronic device As of June 1, a first offence will cost you $543. It’s the provincial government’s latest road safety initiative. They’re jacking up the financial consequences of being caught using an electronic device behind the wheel. Will it make a difference? Have drivers been ignoring the electronic device prohibition because the fine has been “only” $167? Can we expect an attitude and behavioural shift to occur when we wake up on June 1?
Achieving Justice PAUL HERGOTT ICBC publishes crash statistics. Those stats for February show that the number of crashes reported to ICBC from 2010 through 2013 has remained constant, at 260,000 per year. So will that number go down, with June 1 being the turning point? We should know very soon, by reviewing the impact (if any) on monthly
crash data. Will there be an effort by our government to collect and publish that crash data in a timely manner? It should be easy. In this day and age, the data must be immediately available. The statistic is “crashes reported to ICBC,” so there is no need for extensive data collection work. Why is the latest crash data, reported in ICBC’s February 2016 report, from 2013? Oddly, the report even notes that some of the
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data for 2013 was “not yet fully available.” I bet any of our huge retailers could tell by the click of a few buttons how many cans of a particular brand of soup was sold yesterday. Let’s see if timely data is provided so that we can evaluate this initiative. If it is as impotent a move as I suspect it is, we need to know as soon as possible so that we are not lulled into a false sense that road safety is improving when it really is not. I wonder how effective the very prohibition of the use of handheld
electronic devices has been? Perhaps it has had negative impacts that have made us even less safe. One negative impact is lulling British Columbians into the false belief that hands free cell phone use while driving is safe. It’s not. Another negative impact is drivers being more secretive about their use of handheld electronic devices, below the dash where they can’t be seen. Eyes that should be on the road are diverted even further away.
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How about giving British Columbians the clear message that driving is an inherently dangerous activity that demands our full attention? How about prohibiting the very existence of a driver’s cell phone within control of the driver? We do it for “open liquor.” Why not apply the exact same rules for cell phones? This would have the significant added benefit of giving the law teeth. Imagine the sense of empowerment that law enforcement officers would have, armed with a law that they can actually
enforce. The current law is being ignored, in large part, because it is so difficult to enforce. Increased fines won’t make a lick of difference in enforceability. I would bet my house that we would see a marked decline in crashes with such an initiative. Regretfully, I would bet my house that we will not with the current initiative. Paul Hergott is a personal injury lawyer at Hergott Law in West Kelowna. paul@hlaw.ca
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Three months after being hired, Ben Macauley will finally have a chance to roll up his sleeves and engage in what he loves most about football—coaching. The new field boss of the Okanagan Sun will oversee his first spring camp with the B.C. Football Conference team this weekend at the Apple Bowl. Macauley, who served as an assistant with the Sun for two summers (2012-13), takes over the program from Shane Beatty, who stepped aside in January after three years on the job. The 30-year-old Macauley returns to the BCFC team after a successful 2015 season at KSS, where he led the Owls to the B.C. high school semifinals. As the 16th head man in the history of the Sun,
Macauley said the right “attitude and effort” from his players will form the basis of his coaching philosophy. “I want guys with the right attitude to be here, guys who are going to give total, relentless effort,” said Macauley. “It’s less about the talent side, that will come with time and that’s a bonus. “But if I have guys who are going to give 100 per cent, show effort on every play, those are the guys who I’m going to war with.” A youth counselor with the Central Okanagan school district, the softspoken Macauley will undoubtedly carry a different demeanour into the job than did his predecessor. Macauley also plans to bring a meticulous approach to the field. “I like to be wellorganized as far as practises go, things will be well-scripted
and we’ll be efficient,” said Macauley who will head up a revamped Sun coaching staff. “I’m probably not going to be as in-your-face or loud as some other coaches might be, I have some assistant coaches who will take care of that. “I like to find out what intrinsically motivates a player and not have them rely on me,” he added. “I think you’ll see real positive vibe around the team, and hoping that the team is a reflection of the head coach.” With several players graduating and a handful of CIS signings, Macauley and his coaching staff will have some significant holes to fill on the roster this season. Gone are the likes of all-Canadians Brennan Van Nistelrooy, Kyle Kawamoto, Cliff Crews, Cord Delinte, Thomas Huber, and possibly Jonas Gering. Add in the departures
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New head coach Ben Macauley will conduct his first spring camp with the Okanagan Sun this weekend in Kelowna. of Cam Bedore, Josiah Joseph, Kyle Patchell, Wes Geisler, Kory Ngata and Keagan Hughes and there will be plenty of job openings on the 2016 edition of the Sun. Still, thanks to the depth of last year’s team, Macauley there will be plenty of returning talent and leadership to draw on. “The level of guys coming back is impressive,” Macauley said. “Matt McConnell, Jamie Turek, Jeremy Williams and Michele Vecchio…those are high
level players who are not going to miss a beat. Their leadership is going to come in handy.” With as many as 95 players expected for spring camp, Macauley is excited about the potential of several newcomers who could well make an impact on the 2016 Sun. Among them is running back Brenden Hansen from the University of Calgary, quarterback Lorenz MacDonald from Halifax, and Mt. Allison receiver Kian Ishani. As far as the 2016
season is concerned and the expectations that come with coaching the defending B.C. champs, Macauley said “it’s going to be a process and a journey and we’re going to make mistakes. I’ve made some already that I’m doing my best to learn from. “Being that the program has had years and years of success, there’s a certain expectation or a standard,” he continued. “Certainly there will be pressures coming from outside, but it’s better for
me to ignore that stuff, we put enough pressure on as a coaching staff. “As for myself I have plenty of pressure coming from within, I’ll try and do things the right way, the best I know how.” Spring camp sessions are set for Friday night, Saturday and Sunday at the Apple Bowl practise field, with a scrimmage set for 11:30 a.m. Sunday. Macauley and the Sun will open the BCFC regular season Saturday, July 23 in Chilliwack against the Huskers.
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Warriors D-man ‘embracing’ RBC Cup berth Warren Henderson
for the start of the 2016 national junior A hockey championship. “It’s one of those Growing up in Spirit things you hear about River, Alta., Rylan growing up, and I even Yaremko was a wide-eyed saw one (RBC Cup), but seven-year-old fan when you never picture yourself he watched his first RBC being in it,” Yaremko Cup in 2004 in nearby said from Saskatoon Grande Prairie. where the team stayed Twelve years later, the and practised this week. 19-year-old defenceman Rylan Yaremko “Now that it’s happening, will have a vastly different step on the ice this it’s pretty surreal. perspective when his weekend in West Kelowna Warriors GOBC.newspaperadTOPRESS.pdf 1 Lloydminster 16-05-05 3:55 PM“I’m really just whenderson@kelownacapnews.com
embracing it right now,” he added. “It’s something that you might only experience once in your life, so hopefully we can make the most of the opportunity.” The road to the RBC Cup has been a long but rewarding one for Yaremko and the Warriors who fought through four tough rounds to win the BCHL title, then another five games to claim their
first ever Western Canada Cup last weekend in Estevan, Sask. Now, well-rested and focused, Yaremko said his teammates are ready to go back to work in pursuit of the ultimate prize. It all starts Saturday night against the hometown Lloydminster Bobcats inside what is expected to be a raucous 1,700-seat Centennial Civic Centre.
“Everybody in our room has been selling out every shift in the playoffs and we need to keep doing that,” said Yaremko, who recently landed a scholarship at Northern Michigan. “We just have to stick to our game plan and execute. “We’re confident going in,” he added, “but at the same time we can’t be too comfortable with what we’ve done. That
first game is going to be sold out, the atmosphere is going to be unreal. It’s going to be important for us to get off to a good start.” The five-team round robin tournament also features the Alberta junior league’s Brooks Bandits, and the Carleton Place Canadians and Trenton
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A KSS grad and an Okanagan Sun grad have each taken the next big step towards a pro football career. Taylor Loffler and Brennan Van Nistelrooy were both selected Tuesday in the Canadian Football League’s 2016 draft. Loffler, a safety/ defensive back, was drafted in the third round, 19th overall by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The 6-foot-3, 218-pound former Owl, helped the UBC Thunderbirds to the CIS national championship last season. Loffler, who struggled with injuries throughout his four-year stint at Boise
Former KSS star Taylor Loffler (left) and Okanagan Sun defensive back Brennan Van Nistelrooy were chosen in Tuesday’s Canadian Football League draft. State, transferred to the Thunderbirds last season and made an immediate impact in the Canada West conference. While at KSS, Loffler was named
the B.C. high school football player of the year in 2010. Van Nistelrooy, a defensive back, was selected in the sixth
round, 48th overall by the B.C. Lions. The 23-year-old from Lethbridge led the Canadian Junior Football League in interceptions in 2015. Van Nistelrooy was also the Sun’s coMVP and the BCFC’s outstanding defensive player last season. Van Nistelrooy, who attended the Lions’ evaluations camps in both 2014 and 2015, performed well this spring at both the CFL regional combine in Edmonton and the CFL Combine in Toronto. Van Nistelrooy will head the Lions rookie camp May 26 in Kamloops.
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Some stellar individual performances were turned in at the 2016 edition of the Central Okanagan school zone’s track and field meet on Tuesday at the Apple Bowl in Kelowna. Among the highlights was Leah McWilliam’s triple gold-medal performance on the track. A Grade 12 student at Okanagan Mission Secondary, McWilliam won the senior girls 100, 200 and 400 metre events, edging out her twin sister, Rhianne McWilliam, for first place in each race. Other multiple event winners in the senior category were: • Willow Benitz, Aberdeen Hall—girls 800 and 1,500 metres. • Neomi Stroda, OKM—girls shot put and hammer • Sean Bergman, KSS— boys 2,000 steeplechase and 3,000 metres • Alex Taylor, KSS— boys 100 and 200 metres • Davis Hughes, RSS— boys 200 and 400 metres • Austin Sandrin,
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OKM’s Leah McWilliam (left) won three gold medals at the Central Okanagan zone track and field meet Tuesday at the Apple Bowl. KSS sprinter Alex Taylor powers his way to victory in the senior boys’ 100 metres. Mount Boucherie—boys shotput and javelin • Joel Aitken, KSS— boys triple jump and 300
hurdles • Brandon Harder, GES—boys high jump and long jump
In the junior division, the multiple even winners were: • Muriel Stroda,
OKM—girls 80 hurdles, high jump and long jump • Phoebe Price-Roberts, Aberdeen Hall—girls discus, hammer and javelin • Bryn Walsh, KSS— girls 100 and 200 metres • Taya Hanson, KSS— girls 400 and shot put • Jesse Benneke, MBSS—boys 100 and 200 metres • Turner Woodruff, OKM—boys 800 and 1,500 metres • Mitchell Steven, CNB—boys high jump and long jump The top three athletes in all events qualify for the Okanagan Valley high school track and field championships May 18 in Kamloops. Multiple Grade 8 winners at Tuesday’s zone finals were: Lindsay Maier, Dr. Knox; Ashton Thorpe, CNB; Nolan Ulm, KLO; and Jordan Barker, GES. Multiple Grade 7 winners were: Aiden Vint, KLO; Mateo Faraguna, OKM; Camden Elkin, OKM; Emma Cannan, Dr. Knox; and Ely Kokayko, KCS.
Beamish lands spot with national program A key player for the UBC Okanagan Heat throughout her university volleyball career, Breanna Beamish is taking her game to the next level. Thanks to solid performance at Volleyball Canada’s selection camp, Beamish has realized a childhood dream by earning a roster spot on the national senior A women’s team. “It is such an honour to be selected to the national team,” said Beamish, the fifth-year outside hitter from Surrey. “I’ve dreamt about playing on Team Canada since I was very young so this is so surreal to me. I’m so unbelievable excited to be a part of this amazing program and to continue to grow as a volleyball player.” Beamish said her selection wouldn’;t have been possible without the support of many over the years. “I also want to say a huge thank you to everyone that has supported me and believed in me along the way,” the Earl Marriot Secondary and soon-tobe UBC Okanagan grad said. “To Mark and Moira Cassell and the Heat
coaching staff, thank you for everything, I wouldn’t be the player I am today without all of you.” Beamish acknowledged the contributions Heat head man Steve Manuel, the two-time CIS coach of the year, who along with Becki Kosinski, Karl Enns,
and Jackie Toews were on the bench for Brianna’s entire five-year run at UBC Okanagan. Randy Goodman, Dr. Shauna Taylor, and Tammy Thomas are among some of the others to coach during that time.
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The Cassels were instrumental in Beamish’s early development, they coached her on the Seaside Volleyball Club and at Earl Marriot. Beamish will join Kelowna Secondary School product Marisa Field on the national
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Tonight at 7 p.m., the Coyotes will face the TRU Wolfpack. The five-team round robin continues with three games on Saturday. The playoffs and championship final is set for Sunday. The PBA Dawgs are the defending champs. Day passes are $20, or $55 for a tournament pass. For more information on the CCBC finals, ccbcpointstreaksites.com
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In Vernon, the TOFC U15 girls defeated Coastal FC 3-1. Yvonne Manwaring scored a firsthalf hat-trick to send the home side on its way.
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The second half saw chances for both sides but standout performances from Kelowna’s centre back Stefanie Young and goalie Kylie Oloriz helped preserve the two-goal win. In other TOFC action: The U14 boys defeated Coastal 3-1; U15 boys lost 3-2 Coastal; U18 boys dropped a 3-2 decision to Coquitlam Metro Ford, then beat Vancouver Island Wave 2-1; U18 girls white lost 2-1 to Vancouver Island Wave and 3-0 to Coastal; U18 girls blue lost 2-1 to Coastal and 1-0 to Vancouver Island Wave; TOFC U13 boys edged Coastal 2-1; the U13 girls tied Coastal 0-0; and Coastal defeated the U14 girls 3-1.
A look at some Kelowna United results from Thompson Okanagan Youth Soccer League action from last weekend. • U15 boys—Hunter Blucke scored all three goals for United in a 3-0 win over Vernon. • U18 boys—Spencer Young netted a pair in on 5-1 win over Kamloops on Staurday. On Sunday, Kelowna blanked Penticton 2-0. • U18 girls—Brooke Weremy scored the game winner on a breakaway as United edged the Kamloops Blaze 2-1. The game ended early on an unfortunate note when a Kamloops player sustained a serious injury. On Sunday, Kamloops U16 defeated United 1-0. • U13 boys—The Kelowna United Saints defeated Kamloops
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The Liquid Lightning Swim Club hosted five clubs and 65 novice swimmers last weekend at Johnson Bentley Memorial Aquatic Centre. Eighteen LLSC athletes swam to 45 best times. Those with 100 per cent best times were Noah Kruetzky, who in his first meet, swam 3:15.44 in the 200IM, qualifying by a huge margin of the 4:00 time standard to move on to attend the regional meets. Ava Reese and Lauren Zimmerman also posted all best times. Jackson Bartlett, who took 10 seconds off his 100IM, and Nolan Macfarlane, who dropped
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The Kelowna T2 Crew U16 team brought home a bronze medal home from the Volleyball B.C. provincial club championships. The Crew, ranked second heading into the event last weekend in Richmond, defeated Victoria Red 2-1 (24-26,
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Sharing is a mixed bag of sorrow and frustration As fitting a true Hodgepodge column, here are some scattered thoughts with no particular connection. First an overdue tribute to my friend Kirk Hammill, who passed April 1. I joined a standingroom-only crowd of friends at the Grateful Fed last month for an evening
celebration of Kirk’s life. Hodge Hammill was Podge a well known Kelowna figure CHARLIE and friend to many HODGE especially those in the music industry. For a decade restaurant in downtown starting in the mid-1980s, Kelowna. he ran the popular Segal’s was without Jonathan Segal’s pub and question the “place to
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unfathomable recognizing that experts suggest the fire, which engulfs the entire region, may take as long as four months to extinguish yet the area was deemed safe enough for those who wish to return and literally start again. As shocked as I am by the decimation, I am equally moved by the caring, sharing, and outpouring of kindness by so many B.C. residents and other Canadians. *** From empathy and sorrow, my heart and brain shift to frustration and anger over a recent episode involving a well known company. Last month, Tez and I sought out a tax consultant in order to send in our taxes prior to deadline. Due to health issues, our regular consultant was unavailable and so we had to look elsewhere. Wanting to take no chances, we decided to hire a company we believed would do a fair job, and therefore made an appointment with H&R Block. Sadly that was not a wise choice. We awaited our appointment, some two weeks later, preparing ourselves to the best of our knowledge with necessary paperwork. Both the front desk young man and the woman who was
our consultant were pleasant, personable and professional. Unfortunately, the same can’t be said in my opinion for the company itself. Despite less than two hours consultation, Tez and I were handed a $600 bill for services. At first I thought it was a joke but quickly the reality sunk in. When I questioned the high rate, I was informed part of the reason was that we had booked our time in mid-April close to the end of the filing season. Unhappy with the fee or the explanation but recognizing it had nothing to do with the staff, I contacted the local manager at the local head office. He remained adamant that the $600 fee was standard for “late in the season” and offered no willingness to alter the charge. When I pointed out that I was neither late nor overdue with my taxes, and had simply accepted the appointment date they had made, my objections made no difference. When suggesting I was feeling gouged by his company’s outrageous fee, I was informed the $600 was based on their “standard rate” and told that in fact the April fee was a “normal rate” while from May to March customers received a
discount offer. When I suggested that his theory contained no logic since the term “normal” would rationally apply to the 11 months of the year and not one, I again received silence as the response. So, if you happen to now be filing your taxes late, I strongly suggest you search for a reasonable price. Actually, now that it is May, perhaps you may qualify for a reduced rate and only get gouged by the government instead of, in my case, your hired consultant. I am confident that the Better Business Bureau and perhaps even the CBC may find H&R Block’s fees and rationale of interest. Stay tuned. *** My apologies to whatever readers I might have recently led astray or sent on a frustrating and fruitless search through the phone book. A few weeks back, I recalled how impressed I was with the work ethic and jovial personality of new-found friend and roofer Mike Pearce. Somehow Mike’s last name came out as Pierce and not Pearce, which meant seeking him out for service may prove to be a tad difficult. A big oops to readers and to Mikey. Too bad I failed to communicate as precisely as Mike did in replacing my roof.
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Free forum for families concerned about substance abuse Mental health issues affect one in five Canadians. With the recent declaration of a public health emergency in B.C. concerning the surge in drug-related overdoses and deaths, substance misuse is one mental health issue continuing to generate more concern. On May 19, The Canadian Mental Health Association and The FORCE Society for Kids’ Mental Health will host a presentation by local author and parent Tim Varga. Varga will share his story from a parent’s perspective on surviving addiction: “This is not my son’s story…it’s ours as his mom and dad, how we love but not enable, how we transcend the guilt
and shame that paralyzes families dealing with this.” The event, called Loving Them To A Fault, will bring the parent perspective, information, and resources together as a way to facilitate support, connection, and raise awareness about substance misuse and abuse. Amanda Swoboda, with the Canadian Mental Health Association, said it takes a lot of courage to share a personal story related to mental health problems. “There can be a lot of judgment that comes with talking about substance abuse in particular. The benefit of events like this one is that it shines a light on what so many people are
dealing with in silence. “We are grateful for Tim’s willingness to share and support other families.” Tim and his wife Sandy wrote the book Loving Him To A Fault: Lessons in Parenting an Addict as a way to cope; to process the fear, anger, and the unknown, and to reach out to other families struggling with these issues. When one person has a substance abuse issue, it can have a lasting impact on their entire family. “We want families to know that they are not alone,”added Traci Cooke of the FORCE Society. The forum takes place May 19, 7 p.m., at the Laurel Packinghouse in downtown Kelowna, 1304 Ellis St. While the
Last session for Law & You Series Kelowna Community Resources (KCR) Immigrant Services, in partnership with the Law Foundation of BC, will stage the final session in the “The Law & You Series” with a focus on business law. The workshop takes place Wednesday,May 19, 6:30 p.m., at Kelowna Community Resources, 1201730 Dolphin Ave. “This session will be an Introduction to Business Law and will cover various
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Liberal government using same tactics as Conservatives Ottawa has once again been a busy MP’s Report week as a number of debates have been occurring while bills DAN progress through the ALBAS House and in some cases assisted by the Liberal government through committee through invoking time stage review where a allocation to limit debate government-dominated and force votes. committee is consistently In addition to time refusing the vast majority allocation, bills such as of amendments from the Medical Assistance Opposition parties in Dying legislation, in order to force this is being fast tracked legislation through onto
third reading before it will hit the Senate. In other words, our new Liberal government is using precisely the same tactics as the previous Conservative government used in order to advance government legislation through the House. The primary difference I have noticed is that in the past when these tactics were used pundits often applied terms such as “anti-democratic” or
“dictatorship” whereas the same tactics used today by a different government are referred to as legitimate tools of democracy. Why do I raise this point? In reality, parliamentary tools such as time allocation, prorogation and closure were created so that majority governments can ultimately implement the mandate they were given by voters. Few governments
could implement policy effectively if the legislative agenda could always be derailed or otherwise usurped by the Opposition. In the last Parliament, when I sat on the government side of the House, I always found it deeply disappointing and at times troubling how often pundits and some media would refer to the legitimate use of parliamentary tools as somehow being antidemocratic. While I feel it
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is fair game in Opposition to point out that Liberals promised not to use similar tactics, it must also be pointed out that the tactics themselves are fair game and are part of decades old Parliamentary procedure. What is time allocation and why is it used? Time allocation is sometimes confused with closure which is a different parliamentary procedure. Time allocation sets a fixed period of time that is available in the House of Commons to debate a specific stage of debate during a bill. Closure is different in that it ends the debate on a bill or motion and then calls for a vote. Why does a government use time allocation? There are a variety of different reasons that time allocation is invoked by government, however the most common reason is that government will have a number of bills to move through the House and into the Senate. If too much time is spent debating a particular bill it will bog down the House and delay the passage of other legislation. Typically government and the official Opposition house leaders will try to work together to agree on time limits for each
debate on a specific bill, however when there is disagreement more often than not time allocation may be used. In some cases there might also be bills that may be embarrassing or otherwise politically awkward for the government so the government may use time allocation to advance a bill very quickly through the House. A good example of this was Bill C-10 that essentially removed a restriction on Air Canada that would allow it to eliminate maintenance jobs here in Canada and potentially move those jobs into other countries with lower wages. Obviously the government in this case did not desire to spend a considerable amount of time debating a government bill that potentially eliminates Canadian jobs—thus time allocation was used. As I have now reached the 550 word allocation of my weekly report I must also conclude with an invitation for citizens to contact me directly with comments or questions. Dan Albas is the Conservative MP for Okanagan-Coquihalla. dan.albas@parl.gc.ca 1-800-665-8711.
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It’s a hot and humid summer day in the Caribbean and the wind is up. Just moments after Winair’s de Havilland Twin-Otter bumpily takes off from St. Maarten, the tiny island of Saba, just a 10-minute flight away, rises like a scepter from the floor of the crystalblue Caribbean. As the plane putters toward Saba’s 1,300foot airstrip, the shortest commercial runway in the world, I see waves lashing against the island’s rocky, steep shores. Beneath the waterline, the volcanic island stretches to the sea bottom, its jagged ledges and coral reefs providing arguably the best diving spots in the Caribbean. Before my journey to the tiny, practically unknown island, I had read that the producers of the original 1933 King Kong movie were enthralled with its craggy, volcanic silhouette and used its likeness as Skull Island. From the plane window, I think the 5-square-mile island looks more like a massive emerald. As the plane glides in for a landing I realize the precipitous mountainside is so close that the wing seems to almost brush it. Earlier, I read in an almost-century old National Geographic that Saba (pronounced SAY-ba), along with neighbouring St. Eustatius and Bonaire, became a Special Municipality of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. From the airstrip I’m picked up by my guide,
the affable Saba native Glenn Holm who tells me Saba has one road, one car rental agency, and one gas station. On the road to Queens Garden Resort, Glenn tells me that most visitors hire a taxi. Here’s why. The winding, twisting, serpentine road—simply called the Road—is narrow and lined with flamboyant trees filled with orange and red blossoms, bright pink oleander, and wide-leafed sea grape. Connecting Saba’s four small villages of Zion’s Hill—also called Hell’s Gate—St. John, Windwardside and the Bottom, the capital, it almost wasn’t built because of the rugged topography of the island. “Dutch engineers said the Road was impossible to build,” Glenn tells me. “A local man, Joseph Hassell, took a correspondence course and proved to Holland that it could and building began in 1938. Each stone of the road was made by hand, with picks and shovels, and finally finished in 1963.” Then he tells me another reason why Saba stands alone among its Caribbean sisters—since Saba is volcanic, it has no beach. That’s right, no beach, but there are a myriad other reasons to come here. Hidde and Claire VerBeke meet me at Queens Garden. It’s tradition on Saba for owners to greet their guests. “The only rule on Saba is that there are no rules,” Hidde says as he shows me around the lovely hillside resort. “Just be yourself. Everyone is
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Saba is lush in tropical vegetation. friendly.” Then, he adds, “And there are no traffic lights, no crime.” Confession time. I love seafood, whether it’s fish, shrimp or lobster. Doesn’t matter to me as long as it comes from the water. That night on the open air patio, Duco, my waiter, recommends a Caribbean spiny lobster. As he reaches into the tank, the lobster stabs him, gets him good. That lobster clearly doesn’t want to end up on a plate, and I decide at that moment to forego the crusty crustacean and order the wahoo instead—a tasty local fish. The next morning after being serenaded awake by boisterous roosters and bleating goats that freely roam the island, Claire serves a delicious omelet made with gouda. The restaurant overlooks
the pool, where I watch a young couple take a dive class. “You can learn in the morning and then dive that afternoon,” says Claire. “You don’t have to be certified, as they will teach you and then take you on a shallow dive. When you come here, you don’t need to think about anything. We set up everything from dives to hiking to snorkeling.” Soon Glenn is there and we take off on the Road once more, slowing for several goats to meander out of the way. “Goats have the right of way here,” he laughs. The permanent population of Saba runs about 1,500 to 1,600, with those numbers swelling with students, many of them American, when Saba University School of Medicine in the
Bottom is in session. Glenn is driving slowly, showing off spectacular scenery where dark volcanic rock blends with lush forest down to where it meets blue Caribbean. I’m watching the tropical colours swirl by when a movement catches my attention. Glenn slams on the brakes as some huge creature like dragon saunters in front of us. “Whoa!” Glenn practically shouts. “It’s an iguana. Look at the size of that thing. I’ve never seen one that big before and I’ve been here all my life.” With Saba’s 3,000-foot elevation most Sabans sleep with their windows open, which I vow not to do that night for fear of giant woman-eating iguanas. He laughs and assures me that iguanas, too, sleep at night.
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“Two hundred feet around the island is protected,” says Murphy. “It’s all very colourful, too. That’s why our diving is some of the best.” Murphy lists some of the sea creatures that inhabit Saba’s waters: Hawksbills, green and leatherback sea turtles, plus tiger, nurse and hammerhead sharks. Big eels, seahorses and Nassau grouper are also among the denizens of the sea. Later Glenn and I stop at Jobean Glass Art Studio where I watch lively owner Jobean Chambers melt glass into beautiful pieces of art with just her hands and a blow torch. Next we visit the local Lions Club where every Thursday ladies gather to tat Saba Lace. “Anyone who wants a lesson can come in and just watch,” says Imelda Peterson. The ladies camaraderie is soft and sweet, just like all of Saba. www.SabaTourism. com. www.fly-winair.sx. A daily ferry connects Saba with St. Maarten.
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I would like to invite our readers to join me at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 17, for a free presentation in the unH2O Xeriscape Demonstration Garden, located in front of the H20 Aquatic and Fitness Centre at 4075 Gordon Dr. in the Mission. The garden is now full of colourful flowers. On Tuesday, I will be talking about the attributes of plants that are in bloom in the five theme gardens and
Gardening With Nature GWEN STEELE giving a few tips on plant maintenance. The theme gardens were created to help gardeners visualize plant groupings they can use at home. Plants have been chosen for long bloom
and/or attractive foliage. The native and rock gardens do not get watered. The Mediterranean garden is irrigated as needed during prolonged summer heat. The butterfly and ornamental grass gardens get regular irrigation during hot, dry weather. I’ll also give an overview of the xeriscape method of gardening and
the benefits of following the Seven Principles of Xeriscape. The unH2O Garden was created in 2010 by volunteers and by donations of materials, labour and equipment from the horticultural industry. Financial support was given by the Okanagan Basin Water Board, the Government of Canada through the Department of the Environment, and the City of Kelowna.
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*** On Wednesday, the garden was on display for the launch of the Mayor’s Make Water Work challenge. The challenge is to be the municipality with the highest percentage of residents signing up to take the pledge to reduce their outdoor water use this season. Everyone taking the pledge is eligible for incentive prizes. This is the sixth year of the Make Water Work program. Last year, the pilot project of a new initiative was launched to promote a selection of water-wise plants that grow well in the Okanagan. This year the plant selection has doubled and nine Okanagan garden centres are participating. Visit the website makewaterwork.ca for the plant list, participating garden centres and to take the pledge. *** Tickets for the Kelowna Flower Power Garden tour on June 18, are on sale now. See flowerpowerylw.ca for more details. Gwen Steele is executive director of the non-profit Okanagan Xeriscape Association.
Westbank church plant sale The Plant Sale & Flea Market will be hosted by the Westbank United Church on Saturday May 21, 7:30 a.m. to noon. The church is located at 3672 Brown Rd. in West Kelowna. Watch for reasonably priced healthy plants, home baking, coffee and muffins for sale. The church thrift shop will also be open.
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Audi teams up with Marvel’s Captain America Audi and Marvel Entertainment have teamed up once again for the release of Marvel’s newest blockbuster, Captain America: Civil War, in theatres now. The decade-long collaboration continues the Audi brand’s commitment to one of Hollywood’s biggest franchises, with multiple models from the luxury carmaker featuring in the film. An advertising and marketing campaign is now underway following the movie’s recent world premiere in Los Angeles, attended by actor Chris Evans, who plays the superhero. The Audi ad campaign includes an exclusive digital video called The Chase, directed by the film’s directors Anthony and Joe Russo. It previews a pivotal scene featuring the all-new Audi SQ7. “Even as the mighty Avengers break into Civil War, their affinity for best-in class, high performance and state of the art technology in their vehicles ties them together,” said Loren Angelo, director of marketing, Audi of America. “Audi is excited to be a mainstay for the Marvel franchise and to support their cast of Super Heroes with a fleet of superior Audi vehicles.” While the Avengers’ universe is fractured as we know it, the car company supports Super Heroes on both sides of the divide with all-new models. Captain America, debuts the SQ7, while his current adversary, Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.) finds himself once again behind the
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wheel of the R8 V10 plus Coupe supercar. “We’re always trying to ride the line in these movies between something that is set in our real, present day world, but at the same time feels special and forward thinking—just a little out of reach. So to be able to work with a company like Audi and have access to their current models and their most advanced designs, it helps us strike that right balance between real world and the future.” said co-director Anthony Russo. Making its Hollywood debut is the Audi prologue show car as the model of choice for Chadwick Boseman’s character, Black Panther/T’Challa. Emily VanCamp as Agent 13 sports the all-new Audi A4 and Zemo, played by Daniel Brühl, drives the A7 Sportback. keith.morgan@drivewaybc. ca
PLEASE READ THE FINE PRINT: Each specific model may not be available at each dealer at all times; factory order or dealer trade may be necessary. Offers valid until May 02, 2016. See scion.ca or toyota.ca for complete details. In the event of any discrepancy or inconsistency between Toyota prices, rates and/or other information contained on www.getyourtoyota.ca and that contained on scion.ca or toyota.ca, the latter shall prevail. Errors and omissions excepted. *Lease example: 2016 Corolla CE Manual BURCEM-6M MSRP is $17,610 and includes $1,615 freight/PDI I and fees leased at 0.99% over 60 months with $0 down payment (after application of the $1,500 cash back which is available only on that model), equals 130 bi-weekly payments of $77 with a total lease obligation of $9,955. Applicable taxes are extra. Lease 60 mos. based on 100,000 km, excess km charge is $.07. †$1,000 Stackable cash back available on select other 2016 Corolla models and can be combined with advertised lease rate. **Lease example: 2016 iM Automatic KARJEC-A with a vehicle price of $23,810 includes $1,820 freight/PDI and fees leased at 1.49% over 60 months with $1,150 down payment, equals 130 bi-weekly payments of $97 with a total lease obligation of $13,774. Applicable taxes are extra. Lease 60 mos. based on 100,000 km, excess km charge is $.07. †† Up to $1,500 Stackable Cash Back available on 2016 iM models and can be combined with advertised lease rate. *** Stackable cash back offers on select 2016 Corolla and 2016 iM models are valid until May 2, 2016. If you would like to lease or finance at standard TFS rates (not the above special rates), then you may by May 2, 2016. Cash incentives include taxes and are applied after taxes have been charged on the full amount of the negotiated price. See toyota.ca and scion.ca for complete details on all cash back offers. †††Bi-weekly lease offer available through Toyota Financial Services (TFS) on approved credit to qualified retail customers on most 60 month leases of new and demonstrator Toyota and Scion vehicles. Down payment and first bi-weekly payment due at lease inception and next bi-weekly payment due approximately 14 days later and bi-weekly thereafter throughout the term. ‡®Aeroplan miles: Miles offers valid on vehicles purchased/leased, registered and delivered between April 1 and May 02, 2016. Customers must be an Aeroplan Member prior to the completion of the transaction. Offer subject to change without notice. Some conditions apply. Other miles offers available on other vehicles. See www.Scion.ca/scion/en/aeroplan or your Dealer for details. ®Aeroplan and the Aeroplan logo are registered trademarks of Aimia Canada Inc. Visit your Toyota Dealer or www.getyourtoyota.ca for more details. Some conditions apply; offers are time limited and may change without notice. Dealer may lease/sell for less.
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cargo and most rear seat versatility. This is the second-generation model and much has changed, including the styling where it now looks more like a pickup with a vertical back window that also increases bed size because the buttresses from the first generation are gone. The front MacStrut and rear multi-link suspensions are all new and the Pilot-based platform has more than 50 per cent re-engineered parts to meet the more demanding tasks a pickup is asked to accomplish. All Ridgelines are powered by Honda’s proven 3.5-litre V6 SOHC direct injection
producing 280 hp and 262 lb/ft of torque with a six-speed automatic transmission. All Ridgelines in Canada come with Honda’s Intelligent Variable Torque Management system, which is Honda-speak for allwheel-drive with the added bonus of torque vectoring for the best possible grip in corners or on less than ideal surfaces. Running on regular fuel, consumption is rated at 12.8/9.5/11.3L/100 km city/ highway combined. Perhaps the most compelling feature is its rear-mounted AWD unit consisting of two wet clutches that make it possible for torque to go up to 70 per cent rear and also side to side on the back for grip that does not have to rely on supplementary braking. Where the system really shines is in the four, driver selectable modes—Normal, Snow, Mud and Sand. At the Ridgeline press introduction outside San Antonio, Honda set up several exercises including
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towing, acceleration and off-roading against competitive mid-size pickups. On the off-road portion, I drove through sand, forded streams, went up and over hills to test hill holding and drove at speed over a washboard surface and all in “Normal” which surprised me. But what stood out was the torque vectoring. On sandy soil the instructor told me to take it up to 50 mph on a corner and hold it, where usually by 30 mph I would
have been already on the brakes. Not only was the rear not even close to stepped out; I actually was able to accelerate through the apex with full control. Honda has kept the towing limit at 5,000 lb with a seven-pin connector and the payload is 1,584 lb. Trailer Stability Assist is standard. Standard equipment is extensive, including heated front seats and outside mirrors with wiper de-icer, Apple CarPlay or Android
Auto, HondaLink emergency response system, and most important, the Honda Sensing suite of safety systems, which is one of the most comprehensive in the industry. It is also one of the quietest trucks I’ve driven to date with only a whisper of noise coming from the tires, which, I found out, are specially made by Firestone for the Ridgeline to combine high performance in all weather conditions and loaded handling as well. The 3.5-litre is up to the job in terms of acceleration when passing on the highway, but you must remember Ridgeline is heavier than a crossover so you shouldn’t treat it like one, especially with a full bed or at the tow limit. The Ridgeline is not a working pickup but it fills an interesting niche for
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an owner who wants the drivability of a car but more utility than a crossover. Ridgeline is also interesting in that it is one of the first of the 96 per cent of vehicles Honda plans to replace between now and 2019. Thus Ridgeline sets the stage for good things yet to come from Honda.
What’s Best: Ridgeline is now more pickup than a CUV with exceptional interior volume and amenities. What’s Worst: Crossover based chassis restricts Ridgeline to one bed length. What’s Interesting: On some models the truck bed can be configured into a 400-watt sound studio and an AC plug in the bed wall means you can plug in a big screen LCD TV for a tailgate party anywhere. Wheels.ca
Oh hey, you’re looking for the legal, right? Take a look, here it is: Take a look, here it is: Vehicle(s) may be shown with optional equipment. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offers. Offers only valid at participating dealers. Retail offers may be cancelled or changed at any time without notice. Dealer order or transfer may be required as inventory may vary by dealer. See your Ford Dealer for complete details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. For factory orders, a customer may either take advantage of eligible raincheckable Ford retail customer promotional incentives/offers available at the time of vehicle factory order or time of vehicle delivery, but not both or combinations thereof. Retail offers not combinable with any CPA/GPC or Daily Rental incentives, the Commercial Upfit Program or the Commercial Fleet Incentive Program (CFIP).*Until May 31, 2016, lease a new 2016 F-150 XLT SuperCrew 4x4 5.0L V8 300A with 53A Trailer Tow package and get as low as 0.99% lease annual percentage rate (APR) financing for up to 36 months on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment. Lease this vehicle with a value of $38,406 (after $2,895 down payment, Manufacturer Rebates of $3,750 and including freight and air tax charges of $1,800) at 0.99% APR for up to 36 months with an optional buyout of $23,801, monthly payment is $431 (the sum of twelve (12) monthly payments divided by 26 periods gives payee a bi-weekly payment of $198.92), and total lease obligation is $18,411. Taxes payable on full amount of lease financing price after Manufacturer Rebate deducted. Additional payments required for PPSA, registration, security deposit, NSF fees (where applicable), excess wear and tear, and late fees. Lease offer excludes variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, dealer PDI (if applicable), registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. Some conditions and mileage restriction of 60,000km for 36 months applies. Excess kilometrage charges are 16¢ per km, plus applicable taxes. Excess kilometrage charges subject to change (except in Quebec), see your local dealer for details. All prices are based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. ¥Offer valid between May 3, 2016 and June 30, 2016 (the “Offer Period”) to Canadian residents. Receive $750 towards the purchase or lease of a new 2015 Mustang (excluding Shelby GT350),Taurus, Edge, Transit Connect, Transit, F-150 (excluding Regular Cab XL 4x2 Value Leader); 2016 Fusion, Mustang (excluding Shelby GT350), Taurus, Edge, Flex, Explorer, Escape, Expedition, Transit Connect, E-Series Cutaway, Transit, F-150 (excluding Regular Cab XL 4x2 Value Leader), F-250 to F-550; 2017 Fusion, Mustang (excluding Shelby GT350), Explorer, Escape, Expedition (each an “Eligible Vehicle”). Only one (1) bonus offer may be applied towards the purchase or lease of one (1) Eligible Vehicle. Taxes payable before offer amount is deducted. Offer is not raincheckable.^Based on results from the 2015 Vincentric model level analysis of the Canadian consumer market for the Full-Size 1/2-Ton Pickup segment.‡F-Series is the best-selling line of pickup trucks in Canada for 50 years in a row based on Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association statistical sales report up to 2015 year end.†When properly equipped. Max. payloads of 3,240 lbs/3,270 lbs with available 3.5L V6 EcoBoost 4x2 / 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 engine configurations. Class is Full-Size Pickups under 8,500 lbs GVWR based on Ford segmentation.††Class is Full-Size Pickups under 8,500 lbs. GVWR. vs. 2015 competitors. Some driver input required. Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver’s attention, judgment and need to control the vehicle.‡‡Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’S) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar. gov). ©2016 Sirius Canada Inc. “SiriusXM”, the SiriusXM logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. and are used under licence.©2016 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved.
SAN ANTONIO, TX: When it comes to pickup truck “wow” factors, Honda may just have re-set the bar with the bed on the 2017 Ridgeline that can be turned into a 400-watt loudspeaker. On the top two of the five trim levels there is 150/400watt AC inverter at the right rear of the box that powers “exciters” that are speakers but without a membrane. Instead there is an “oscillating mass” in the unit, which can be attached to most surfaces. When the oscillating mass starts shaking with the frequency of the applied signal, it is transmitted to the mounting plate and from there to the surface where it is attached. That, in turn, causes the “excited surface” to emit a voice or music signal. To show how it works, Honda set up a tailgate party, first cooking up a batch of chili via the AC outlet and then following up with sound and a big screen LCD TV. Think of the possibility of a party on wheels. But wait, there’s more. The Ridgeline is based partly on the Pilot crossover and with that unibody architecture; Honda was able to create a lockable storage well below the box floor and behind the rear suspension that is big enough to swallow golf bags. The bed is five-feet, four-inches long and comes with eight tiedowns. The tailgate can either flip down or swing out like a door. The tailgate even has
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Operation 200 returns for another year at Kelowna Hyundai and Buy Direct Truck Centre. During the month of May, both dealerships are donating $100 per vehicle sold to the Interior Heart and Surgical Centre for new equipment. The goal of Operation 200 is to sell 200 vehicles in 30 days, resulting in a yearly donation of $20,000. All cars, trucks and SUVs are marked down by thousands to help reach the fundraising target. “Supporting the local community is important to our business, and after we successfully donated $20,000 last year to the IHSC, we are looking forward to doing the same this year,” said John Kot, president of Kelowna Hyundai. “IHSC started assisting residents of the Okanagan in late 2015, and we are honoured to support this foundation in their efforts to provide the highest level of medical care in Kelowna and surrounding area.” Kot understands how important it is to have proper medical care, as his daughter has been affected by heart
problems consistently since birth. “Having the ability to help our community provide a higher level of health care for all families will help everyone through an already difficult time in their life,” he said. In addition to their donation last year, Kelowna Hyundai and Buy Direct Truck Centre have committed to donating a total of $100,000 over the next three years to the IHSC. “Having the ability to help our community provide a higher level of health care for all families will help everyone through an already difficult time in their life,” Kot said. The Kelowna Hyundai dealership is located at 3260 Highway 97 North, and Buy Direct Truck Centre is at 1638 Cary Rd. The Interior Heart and Surgical Centre opened in 2015 as part of the expansion at Kelowna General Hospital. The IHSC provides timely surgeries to patients who in the past may have had to travel outside the region for this level of health care.
Finding employment isn’t always an easy task for youth in the Okanagan, especially for those who didn’t have the same opportunities as their peers growing up. For Tyler Holroyd, whose family fell apart in his childhood, life was a struggle from an early age. Tyler bounced from group home to group home. He didn’t have positive role models to look up to, or a stable environment to rely on. At the age of 19 he called the homeless shelter in Penticton his “home.” Growing up in such an uncertain environment can create life-long barriers for kids. Foster children have no control over their living situation and that constant unknown can cause insecurity and serious emotional trauma. According to Public Safety Canada, only 44 per cent of children in foster care graduate from high school, compared to 81 per cent of their peers. Kids who live in alternate care arrangements regularly live in poverty, and are much more likely to carry
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Tyler Holroyd has taken programs offered at the Okanagan Y which help him overcome his troubled childhood and turn his life around. out criminal offenses and engage in substance use. Tyler lived in this reality. He did not complete high school, he struggled with alcohol abuse and was headed down a destructive path. Without money for transportation or appropriate clothing, and with no work experience, the odds of Tyler turning his life around were becoming bleak. However, one day, this changed. Someone he trusted at the shelter referred him to a local employment program for youth who were facing similar struggles in life. The program, YMCA Jumpstart Employment Essentials, helped him with clothing, food,
bus tickets, life and employability skills and gave him a safe place to go during the day. The staff even helped him get a haircut. When Tyler enrolled, he was immediately taken under the wings of the staff and the other participants in the program. He was integrated into a positive community, with healthy role models to look up to. He met friends and showed a particular interest in work focused around self-discovery. For the first time, in a long time, Tyler had people whom he respected holding him accountable and he wanted to succeed. Having a sense of
community, people who believe in him and the financial supports provided by the Y helped Tyler turn his life around. Tyler landed a job at a local manufacturing plant and got an apartment nearby work. He was able to maintain employment and stable housing for nearly two years and is even looking at going back to school. While he recently left his job to pursue additional supports for his future, Tyler is on a positive path. To provide programs and financial support to kids like Tyler, the YMCA is seeking public support. One way to show that support is to get involved through YMCA Cycle for Strong Kids, coming up on May 29. This fundraiser will make a difference in hundreds of kids’ lives. Riders can sign up at the website ymcaokanagan.ca/cyclefor-strong-kids. All proceeds from the event go directly to help children and youth like Tyler get the resources they need to live healthier lives.
Learning the cycling rules of the road The Bike Rodeo program is making its way through elementary schools around the Central Okanagan for the eighth consecutive year. Designed for Grades 2 to 5 students, the program teaches bike safety, maintenance and rules of the road. “We want to reach
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students at an early age to provide them with bike safety and education basics that they can build upon with help from their family,” said Mike Kittmer, active transportation coordinator for the Central Okanagan. Students participating in a bike rodeo ride
through a course that simulates a road environment where they are able to try new skills such as obstacle avoidance, roadway scanning, hand signals, stopping and starting, and turning. Each student’s bike is checked over by a professional bike mechanic and students’ helmets are fitted and positioned properly to ensure they are effective and safe. Students also go home with a check list of cycling skills and rules of the road to discuss with their parents. Families are encouraged to continue to build on the basic skills taught during the rodeos, and to provide children with opportunities to practise cycling in a safe, comfortable environment. Families can learn more about cycling skills and rules of the
road by visiting Bike Sense BC (bikesense. bc.ca/), an online safety and operations manual for cycling in British Columbia. Regional traffic safety officer Dave Gibson has been involved in delivering the Bike Rodeo program to area schools since it began in 2008. Gibson says the program contributes to the early development of safe and responsible bicyclists and helps to cut down on vehicles bringing students to and from schools. “They can transport themselves and get a bit of exercise at the same time,” he said. Bike rodeos serve also as a lead-up to Bike to Work and School Week, May 30 to June 3. For more information about bike rodeos and Bike to Work Week, please visit the website smartTRIPS.ca.
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Revival of landmark stage play Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? a Tony Award winning play by Edward Albee, opened in 1962 and subsequently was turned into a movie starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, which also marked the directorial debut of Mike Nicholls. On the campus of a small New England university the once loving but now embittered and battle-scarred middleaged couple, George and Martha, entertain a new professor and his wife following a late night faculty party. Over the course of the evening the unwitting guests are drawn into a tour de force of humiliation, frustration and manipulation that will leave everyone’s cards face-up on the table and a marriage in tatters.
Marital strife has never been so wickedly fun as the sharp tongued dysfunctional couple discover inventive ways to get under the other’s skin, building to a climax that still leaves audiences aghast. Albee has received three Pulitzer Prizes for drama and was selected by the award’s drama jury for Virginia Woolf, but was overruled by the advisory committee which elected not to give a drama award at all that year because of the play’s then controversial use of profanity and sexual themes. The Kelowna Actors Studio stage production will be directed by Margaret Gobie, who most recently directed the 2015 production of August Osage County. The cast includes KAS veterans Patricia Burns (Shirley Valentine; Shirley), Ray Mordan (Harvey; Elwood P. Dowd) and Michelle Deighton (A Streetcar Named Desire; Blanche Dubois) along
MUSIC THEATRE Oh, What A Night! Friday, May 27 7:30 p.m. Okanagan College Theatre 1000 KLO Rd. Kelowna This musical performance of hits from the 1960s, ‘70s and ‘80s, featuring the likes of Elton John, Mamas & the Papas and The Four Seasons, will be presented by MASK (Musical Actors and Singers of Kelowna). Tickets can be purchased at the door or from any MASK member. CONCERT Gridina/Houle/Loewen Sunday, May 22 7:30 p.m.
Maidan: Quest For Freedom is the spring concert for the Dolyna Ukrainian Dancers on Saturday, May 14, 7 p.m., at the Rotary Centre for the Arts, 421 Cawston Ave., in downtown Kelowna. Tickets are available at the Rotary Centre box office. Habitat 248 Leon Ave. Kelowna
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The Kelowna Community Concert Association welcomes new subscribers to their series of concerts for 2016-17. Five new concerts are planned with a subscription ticket cost of $90/person. This is an eclectic series bringing international artists ranging from choral and dance groups to jazz, chamber music and brass ensembles. The concerts are held at the Kelowna Community Theatre, 7:30 p.m., on different evenings, different months between September to April. For more information, check out the website kelownacommunityconcerts.org, call 250-7681898 or email community_concerts@shaw.ca.
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Local filmmaker Kelly Veltri. Helped by many volunteers, the society screens topical feature films, hard-hitting documentaries, subtitled productions from Europe, the Middle East, South America and Asia, and many hard-to-catch independent films. The screenings are Wednesdays, 7 p.m., at the Orchard Plaza 5 Cinema on Cooper Road in Kelowna, with multipasses available and individual tickets at $7.
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This performance is the eighth installment of the Skin And Bones Music Series, devoted to the presentation of experimental music in the Okanagan, co-produced by the Alternator Centre for Contemporary Art. This Vancouver-based ensemble consists of guitarist Gord Grdina, drummer Kenton Loewen and clarinetist François Houle. Grdina, a Juno award winner, is an accomplished guitarist and oud player who encompasses mainstream jazz, freeform improvisation, Arabic classical music, and is a long-standing member of Dan Mangan + Blacksmith. Houle has released more than 20 recordings, earning multiple Juno award nominations. Loewen also has ties to Dan Mangan + Blacksmith and has been
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a major presence on the improvised music scene in Vancouver. Together, the Grdina/ Houle/Loewen trio perform complex compositions that meld together density, ferocious energy and technical virtuosity. Admission is $10 for the public and $8 for Alternator members. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance at the Alternator gallery located in the Rotary Centre for the Arts in downtown Kelowna. Tickets are also available at Milkcrate Records on Ellis Street, Mosaic Books on Bernard Avenue and online at ticketfly.com. *** ART EXHIBIT Central Okanagan students’ showcase Until June 12 Kelowna Art Gallery 1315 Water St. Visitors to the Kelowna Art Gallery will get a
glimpse at just how much artistic talent resides in youth in the Okanagan through a new exhibition on view. Art in Action: Making the Ordinary Extraordinary celebrates the creativity of more than 150 middle and high school students from the Central Okanagan School District, featuring nearly 170 works of art. This year marks the 30th annual Art in Action exhibition, which calls on students each year to explore their imaginations, and to create their own extraordinary visions of life through painting, sculpture, printmaking, drawing, photography, and digital media. “Art in Action showcases the exemplary art activities taking place in local classrooms,” said Kelowna Art Gallery executive director, Nataley Nagy. “It is fascinating to see the thoughts, attitudes, and ideas of youth being expressed through visual art and also inspiring to see just how talented these young artists are.” Art in Action: Making the Ordinary Extraordinary is on view until June 12, 2016 in The Front project space of the gallery, which is open to the public and free of charge. For more information about current exhibitions, public programming or special events, please visit the Kelowna Art Gallery online at kelownaartgallery.com or call 250-762-2226.
THEATRE The Pillowman presented by Fred Skeleton Theatre Company May 12-14 7 :30 p.m. Creekside Theatre 10241 Bottom Wood Lake Rd. Lake Country May 19-21 7:30 p.m. Mary Irwin Theater in the Rotary Centre for the Arts 421 Cawston Ave. Kelowna
Billed as a dark comedy, The Pillowman features the shrewd narratives of Martin McDonagh— most famous for his films Seven Psychopaths and In Bruges. McDonagh’s quickwitted dialogue works seamlessly into the play’s jolting scenes, drawing the audience between shock and humour. The plot follows the police interrogation of writer Katurian Katurian, accused of a string of murders based upon his short stories. Held at the mercy of police in a totalitarian state, Katurian’s past unravels as the mystery becomes shockingly clear. The story pushes the boundaries of theatre, taking both actors and audience on a dark yet consistently clever journey. The New York Times lauded The Pillowman’s Broadway production as “celebrating the raw, vital human instinct to invent fantasies, to lie for sport, to bait with red herrings.”
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The Fred Skeleton production of The Pillowman will be directed by Rob Mason-Brown, winner of best director at the Okanagan Theatre Festival for two years running. Going beyond the usual preparations, local artists have worked with Fred Skeleton to create original music and animation for the show. Tickets are $20 for general admission and $15 for students, and can be purchased at the door or online at fredskeleton. com. EVENT Opera Kelowna fundraiser Friday, May 13 6:30 p.m. Laurel Packinghouse 1304 Ellis St. Kelowna
Opera Kelowna 4th annual fundraiser in May will be carried out in true operatic style, as attendees can expect to be “enchanted” by an evening of music, entertainment, food and drink set in a captivating forest-like environment. Guests will be whisked away to an enchanted world of forest nymphs for a breathtaking spectacle and a memorable experience. The event will be held at the historic Laurel Packinghouse in downtown Kelowna’s Cultural District, an ideal venue for this celebrated event as it boasts character, charm and excellent acoustics. Guests will be treated to custom designed cocktails skillfully prepared by Okanagan
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Spirits and some of the finest wine produced in the Okanagan from 50th Parallel Estate Winery. A delectable plated dinner, courtesy of Details Catering, will be served while many of Opera Kelowna’s favourite singers perform excerpts from this summer’s main stage Opera production of Mozart’s “The Magic Flute.” The evening will also feature an exciting live and silent auction followed by an after party soiree and dance with music by Kelowna’s premiere DJ, Krucial K. Net proceeds from this event will help fund a summer intensive training program and the full mainstage opera performance of Magic Flute in August complete with professional leads, ballet, chorus and orchestra. For more information on the performance visit operakelowna.com. “Until now Kelowna residents would have to travel to see professional opera,”said Alexandra Babbel, artistic director of Opera Kelowna. “Now people are making our city their destination to take in performances. We have visitors coming from around the country to see The Magic Flute, in fact our cast members are drawing people in from far places.” Tickets for the Opera Kelowna fundraiser are available online at KelownaTickets.com, for sale at Kelowna Tickets box office in Orchard Park Shopping Centre or by
phone at 250-862-2867 CONCERT The Spectrum Singers May 13 & 14 7:30 p.m. Cathedral Church of St. Michael & All Angels Milkcrate Records 1551 Ellis St. Kelowna The Spectrum Singers, under the direction of Kim Kleineberg,will perform series, All Nature a selection of music ranging from arrangements of popular songs like Toto’s “Africa” (arrangement by Roger Emerson) and The Beatles’ “Here Comes The Sun” (arrangement by Alan Billingsley) to more traditional songs including “There Is No Rose” (arrangement by Stephen Caracciolo) and “You Are The New Day” (arranged by Peter Knight). Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students, available at Mosaic Books and the UPS store in West Kelowna. CONCERTS Ian Sherwood Saturday, May 14 Chris Ho with Abraham Saturday, May 21 Young Benjamins Saturday, May 28 8 p.m. Streaming Cafe 596 Leon Ave. Kelowna Ian Sherwood is a musician, story teller and a constant creator. He has penned tunes for many other artists as well as theatre, film and television.
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With sad hearts we announce the passing of our wonderful husband and father, Adrian Jussen. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife: Anna; daughter Kim (Craig) Jarrett of California; and three grandchildren: Daniel, Michael, and Brian. A memorial service, for family and friends was held Friday, May 6, 2016 in the chapel of Kelowna General Hospital. To share memories, or to leave an online condolence to the family, please visit: www.firstmemorialfuneralkelowna.com Arrangements in care of First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna, BC. 250-762-2299
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Terry “Mark� Campbell age 50, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2016. Mark passed from injuries sustained in a one vehicle accident while riding his bike crossing Banks Rd. and Baron Rd. Mark was born November 30, 1965. In Red Deer, Alberta. He moved to Kelowna young and lived in Kelowna as a life long resident. He worked at Campain Marine as a painter. He leaves behind loving brother, Vince Campbell, Daughter, Amanda Campbell, Grandson Bradly Bissat and Granddaughter Kaylee campbell. Words cannot express how much you are loved and missed. Our lives will never be the same without you in it. A gathering will be held on the south entrance of Kalamalka Lake Park at 1pm Sunday, May 15. Exact location will be posted on Mark’s Facebook page. Direction signs will be placed to make sure everyone finds their way.
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It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Jacob Blok at 77 years of age on May 7, 2016. He was a loving husband and best friend to Melvina Oleksyn; caring and supportive dad to Jackie Heavenor, Caroline (Mike) Lenz, Rik (Kathy) Blok, and Sherri-Lee (Tim) Tanner; adored Opa to Danielle Heavenor (Jonathan), Jared Heavenor, Devyn Johnson (Dustin), Landyn (Savanna) Johnson, Jessica Lenz, Megan Lenz (Ryder), and Kristin Lenz; and great-grandfather to Ethan Heavenor. He is survived by the family listed above and siblings Sjanie van Kleef, Cor Blok, Jannie Holleman, Wim Blok, Jenneke Hollaar, Jan Blok, and Anneke Blok; and predeceased by his brother Huib Blok, father Hendrik Blok and mother Lena Blok van Essen. Jacob was born in Holland in 1938, and immigrated to Canada with his family in 1974. He was always there to help whether it was to fix something or give advice and support. He loved a good debate and was a fiercely competitive game player. He was youthful at heart and always ready to joke around. And he always let us know how much he loved us. His passing leaves a large hole in our lives. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the KGH Foundation. A Celebration of Jacob’s life will be held on Friday, May 13, 2016 at 2:00 PM from First Memorial Funeral Services 1211 Sutherland Ave, Kelowna. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting HYPERLINK “http://www.firstmemorialfuneralkelowna.com� www.firstmemorialfuneralkelowna.com Arrangements entrusted with First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna. 250-762-2299
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TREMBLAY, SUSAN GAIL 1954 ~ 2016
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Susan Gail Tremblay (nee Gillespie) on May 9, 2016 at the age of 62. Deeply loved wife and sweetheart of Ray Tremblay, devoted mother of Derek (Kristen), Gary (Kelly), Brent (Jacquie), cherished grandmother of Carly, Brooke, Colton, London, Zachary, Hayley, Cassidy,Ethan and Sarah Tremblay, treasured daughter of Dorothy and Raymond Gillespie, and much loved sister of Bill (Nancy), Marcia (Peggy), Patricia (Don), Colleen (Cameron) and John (Desi), Susan’s passing leaves a hole in our collective heart. Susan was predeceased by son Gary Tremblay and father Raymond Gillespie. She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by numerous nieces and nephews, brothers and sisters in-law, and mother-in-law, Laurette Tremblay. Susan lived her life centered around family. Her granddaughter Brooke, writing about Susan; captured the essence of her nature as a supportive, kind, attentive, warm-hearted, generous, and caring role model to her grandchildren. Susan’s home was a gathering point for all; she loved sitting on her deck overlooking the lake while visiting with friends and family. Susan enjoyed taking an active role in supporting her children, grandchildren, and community in their extracurricular activities, including minor hockey, dance, volleyball and baseball. Her steadfast, weekly visits with her mother, Dorothy, were deeply appreciated and will be especially missed. All of us will miss Susan’s quick-wit, outspoken opinions and infectious laugh. Cremation, no service by request. Arrangements entrusted to Everden Rust Funeral Services, condolences may be offered at www.everdenrust.com
COE, VERNA MAE
August 22, 1929 ~ May 7, 2016 Verna passed away peacefully on the morning of May 7, 2016, at Kelowna’s Hospice House at the age of 87. She was predeceased by the love of her life Glenn James Coe. They were happily married for 53 years until his passing 12 years ago. They will be re-united, and that fact makes her loss from this world a little easier to take. Verna enjoyed an amazing and full life. She and Glenn raised four children together, and built up the family business, Glenncoe Transport Ltd. She enjoyed trucks, horses, snow mobiles, children, golf, and grandchildren; she was a lifetime member of the Kelowna Yacht Club and avid boater for many years on Okanagan Lake; loved salmon fishing on the ocean and exploring the Shuswap as well. They camped and traveled in their retirement and enjoyed Arizona and California golf courses and fun during that time. Verna spent the majority of her life in Kelowna. She was raised on Chute lake road with more than a dozen Faulconer family siblings. She enjoyed a very full life. Mother, hairdresser, Valley aggregate horse champion 1963, grandmother, best bread baker in the world, home canning, gardening, golfing, hardworking and always focused on her family. Welcoming many “strays� to Christmas dinners and into her home. She raised more than just her own biological children in many generous and giving ways. As well as her husband Glenn, Verna is predeceased by one grandchild Sandy L. Coe. She is survived by her eldest son Glenn R. Coe, his wife Susan and children Russel (Jenn) and Angela (David Schwartzenberger); her second born Keith Coe, his wife Michelle and son Ian Coe; third son Donald Coe and his daughter Jessica Coe; and her youngest child, daughter Valerie Coe and children Shelby Coe Armour and Devin Coe Armour. Also survived by her great grandchildren Austin Coe, Tristan and Tyler Coe and Tanner and Ava Schwartzenberger. Verna’s family will honour and remember her at a private family service. To share memories of Verna, or to leave an online condolence to the family, please visit: www.firstmemorialfuneralkelowna.com Arrangements in care of First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna, BC. 250-762-2299
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Obituaries
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REISWIG, NANCY RUTH Our dear mother Nancy Ruth Reiswig passed away by faith in Jesus on August 1, 2015 at almost 96 years of age. She is survived by her daughters Karen Reiswig, Lacey Dick, daughters-in-law Donna May, Donna Joy, Judy, Helen, 10 grandchildren, sister Lue Sanford, brother Don French, sister-in-law Trudy. Sadly predeceased by her husband Irving Reiswig and 4 sons Reg, Rolly, Keith, Bernie and grandson Trevor. A memorial service will be held on May 28, 2016 at 11:00 am at Oliver’s Funeral Home, 10005 ~ 107 Ave. Grande Prairie, AB. She will be laid to rest with her husband and 4 sons at Peoria Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com 250-860-7077.
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Tuenis Eduard “Ed� Monster–Suddenly on Saturday, May 7, 2016 in Kelowna. Ed is survived by his loving family: wife, Birgitte Baart; son, Damian Baart; brothers, Jan and Wim; sisters, Tineke and Sylvia; mother, Cornelia Van Oeveren and his extended family in the Netherlands. Predeceased by father, Jan. Ed was born and raised in Zwanenburg, Netherlands and immigrated with wife, Birgitte to Canada in November of 2007. A celebration of his life will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 16, 2016 at Everden Rust Funeral Services, 1910 Windsor Road in Kelowna with a light reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to the B.C. Children’s Hospital Foundation or to the charity of your choice, would be appreciated. Cremation arrangements in care of Everden Rust Funeral Services, (250) 860-6440. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting everdenrust.com
ANTON, ERNA 1926 - 2016
Erna passed away peacefully at Kootenay Lake Hospital on May 7th at the age of 89 after suffering a stroke. It is sad that she had to leave us so suddenly, but we are grateful for her long and love-filled life. She maintained her sense of humor and her love of gardening to the very end, Erna is survived by her daughter Ursula (Walter), her so Henry (Mary Jane), her grandchildren Betty, Bonnie, Sam and Mike, her great grandchildren Kayla, Herbie, and Solomon, and her great, great granddaughter Elena. She was predeceased by her husband Arnold, in 1992. Erna was born in Poland and immigrated to Canada in 1952, living in the Okanagan Valley until she moved to Nelson in 2011. She was a hard worker, working side by side with her husband weather it was in the orchard, logging with horses, helping run his service station or helping him build houses. We will all miss her excellent cooking and baking skills! A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Thompson Funeral Service has been entrusted with the cremation arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca
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Medical Supplies Heavy Duty Machinery Wanted:Will pay cash for construction equipment, backhoes, excavators, dozers, (farm tractors w/loaders)1985 or newer. Skid steers, wheel loaders, screeners, low beds, any condition running or not. 250-260-0217.
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Multi-Family Garage Sale Summer Hills Upper Mission Windsong Cres, Arbor View Drive and Warbler Court Saturday, May 14, 8am - 1pm RUTLAND HUGE Sale May 14/15 Sat /Sun 8-3 440 Hardie Rd Tools & Misc. SHANNON Lake, 2242 Westville Pl. Sat May 14 Carport sale! Furn & misc 8am-1pm. Storage Locker Sale! Everything Must go! Saturday May 14 8am-4pm 22-980 Dilworth Dr
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Sunrise Village Annual Garage Sale May 14th 8am-2pm Gordon & Raymer Ave. Treasures for Everyone!
JEWELRY Tools & Drywall Mudding Tools & Misc Stuff to Sell. MOVING! Call or (250)469-4056 (250)763-7828
The Canadian Diaster Animal Response Team (CDART) is participating in the Smith Creek Community Yard Sale Saturday, May 14th 8am-2pm Please visit us at: 2669 Wild Horse Dr. West Kelowna Call 250-809-7152 for queries.
Mission, 741 Barnaby Rd. Sat May 14th 8am-2pm. Multi family sale. Toys sporting goods,clothes,tools, anitiques! MISSION. SPCA (Aux) Yard Sale. Sun., May15 9-1. Refreshments. Donations appreciated. 3785 Casorso Rd. Weather Permitting
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Westbank Yard Sale. Fri., May 13th 6pm-8pm Sat.,May 14th 9am-2pm 3441 Logan Rd. Camping and misc. West Kelowna 8-3415 Chancellor Dr off Mission Hill Rd Fri /Sat May 13/14 9am-4pm West Kelowna. HUGE MultiFamily Garage Sale! 521 Casa Grande Drive. (Just across the bridge off Campbell road) Sat., May 14 8-4 pm tools, furniture, linens, Coke collectables, car parts, misc. household, books, etc. Something for Everyone. West Kel. Yard & Bake Sale Saturday, May 14, 8 - 1pm Redeemer Lutheran Church 3637 Brown Road. Donations of Saleable items appreciated morning of sale.
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WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN SALE Individuals or Companies listed below, take notice that Mario’s Towing Ltd., 3015 Sexsmith Rd., Kelowna BC, claims a lien pursuant to the WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN ACT R.S.B.C. 1979 CA427 and amendment thereto, on your vehicles listed below. If the amount owed is not sooner paid, the below described vehicles will be sold on/after Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 10:00 am to recover the amount owed, plus the cost of sale. Bank of Nova Scotia/ Evan Barker 2010 Ford Escape VIN 1FMCU0D74AKA39863 Amount Owing $1916.72
Michael Kerkovius 1996 Mazda B2300 VIN 4F4CR12A8TTM44901 Amount Owing $3758.64
Jessica Brousseau 2008 Jeep Patriot VIN 1J8FF28W08D764165 Amount Owing $3562.65
Mathew Mailey 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 VIN 3D3LU386936730489 Amount Owing $5404.09 Paul Hearnden 2008 Pontiac G5 VIN 1G2AL15F287346282 Amount Owing $4050.04 Joshua Wanner 1995 Jeep YJ VIN 1J4FY19PXSP260824 Amount Owing $3652.20
TIMES HAVE CHANGED! Do you want the current value of your home? Free Evaluation. Call Grant, Premier Canadian Properties, Personal Real Estate Corporation.250-862-6436
Homes Wanted WANTED. Full SxS duplex. Any location in Kelowna, any condition. Call 250-859-3890 Wanted ~Senior lady & small dog looking for a ground level suite for rent or a double wide in a mobile park. (Reasonable) Call 250-491-1466.
Lakeshore Cottage S. Mabel Lake 1050 sq.ft, 2bdrm 1.5ba elec ht, 130 ft Lakeshore. 1-(250)547-6370
Recreational 1999 Wilderness Lite “ Fifth Wheel” Camper Furnace, gas stove, Fridge-gas or electric Comfortable Sleeps 4+ 2 more. Asking $5500 To view call 250765-6909
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CENTRE of Kelowna. New affordable lux 1&2bd, 5appls, ug prking, NS/NP. 250-763-6600. www.rentcentrepoint.com
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Commercial/ Industrial FOR LEASE 1250sqft shop w/office & 3phs power, 22’ ceiling, $1500/mo+ triple net. Zoned for contractor sales. Industrial shop, landscaping business, etc. Fenced 1/2 acre service industrial lot available. Central Westside Location. will build to suit. 250-769-7424
Homes for Rent 3bd house, Avail June 1st $1250 + utils. Call 250-7636886 or 250-870-1006
AVAILABLE June 1st –The City of Kelowna has a 3 bedrm/1bathrm house for rent with single detached garage on treed lot. Minimum acceptable rent is $1,300/mth (utilities not included) plus 1/2 month security deposit. Applications & pics are available at www.kelowna.ca or during normal business hours at City Hall, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna, 4th floor. The deadline for submission of applications is 4:00 pm on Friday, May 20th, 2016 at Real Estate, City Hall.
Senior Assisted Living Supportive Private Housing, furnished (or not) Keep your independance but still receive 3 meals/snacks, ldry, hsekpng, all utils. and rides to Dr. appts. 3 locations avail. $1350/Month call 250-317-3341
Shared Accommodation 1BD Westbank, Fully Furn’d share kitchen, W/D, Cable, Int. & Utilities Incl’d. $600 + DD. Avail June 1 . (250)-768-8301. May15/ Jun1 - Capri Mall area between $5-600 1bdrm Furn’d. 50+ Working (references req.), responsible, clean and considerate person to share condo 250-681-1965
2011 Nissan Versa 54,000 KM, 5 dr. Hatchback Excellent cond., Service records avail.,extended warranty - Sept 2017 Summer/winter tires all on rims. Asking $9500. Call Bruce, Day- (250)-869-6588 or Evening- (250) 869-0917
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Scrap Car Removal #1 SCRAP Vehicle & Steel Hauling. Pak Rat Towing. A Portion of proceeds go to your LOCAL FOOD BANK. Call 778-581-CARS (2277)
Trucks & Vans 1989 Toyota Create 350/Turbo 350 Trani. 8” lift /38” MT tires. $4900 (250)801-3028
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WAREHOUSEMAN’S Lien Act. Under the terms of the Warehouseman’s Lien Act, Goods and Personal Property of these persons listed below, deposited at Sexsmith Self Storage Ltd., have been seized and will be sold, to recover the cost for unpaid storage rent. Name: Unit # Ardley, Scott 82 Bandura, Dean 101 Marshall, Shannon 683
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Raymer Elementary Home of the Ravens
Community Connection May 2016
Day You Do Not Win Unless You Try Earth Raymer Elementary did a great job on doing things for Earth Day! Mrs. Udala had an outstanding idea, Splatter Paint Earths! She also had a brilliant thought, making the students write a pledge for Earth Day. Mr. Olson’s class had a great idea, to go to every teacher and write a pledge on a leaf, and then they signed it with their finger print. They made a tree out of all of the leaves of the pledges that the teachers made. Mrs. Hertzs, and Mrs. Carr’s class made a poster of how a plastic world would be, and how a green world would be. They also wrote fantastic paragraphs of how important Earth Day is. The last, but not least, Mrs. Gillett’s class, who picks up 5 pieces of garbage each day of the year. They also have planted beautiful daffodils and have watered them every day. As you can see, the world would be such a better place if people did these things. Remember, we want a green world not a dead world. And it’s the only one we have!
Written by: Allie Hennessey & Tiana Conchie
Our Earth Day Tree By Raymer Elementary students Two Remarkable Men: Roy Henry Vickers & Robert Lucky Bud by Tyara McCormick and Lily Leggott In late February and early March, 1400 lucky students from School District 23 got the opportunity to go see two wonderful authors, Robert Lucky Budd and Roy Henry Vickers. Roy is the amazing illustrator of the books they have written together. Raymer Elementary School was one of the many fortunate schools to participate. On March 3rd, our school was taken to Mission Creek Alliance Church to see the presentation by Roy and Lucky themselves! Together they told us about three of their books, Raven Brings the Light, Cloudwalker, and Orca Chief. Better yet we got to listen to their next book which comes out in May, Peace Dancer. It was a great story. Even Roy himself, said that he tells the story differently every time but the story will always have the same message. Peace Dancer is a story about children who were mean to a crow. In return the creator punished the whole village by sending a great storm. The villagers were forced to flee. A village elder solved the problem by getting everyone to apologize to nature. The storm ended and the villagers were able to rebuild their homes. At the same time we heard the story, we also saw Roy’s illustrations for this new book. As a child, Roy grew up in many different small towns, one of which was called Kitkatla, a small village near Prince Rupert. He was, and still is, the oldest of six children now adults. Today Roy has a fourteen year old son and a twelve year old daughter. He has an art gallery on Vancouver Island called The Eagle Aerie Gallery where Lucky first recorded Roy’s stories. Roy’s Okanagan connection is he carved two totem poles for the entrance to Two Eagles Golf Course in West Kelowna. Roy is inspired by two artists, one of which is Emily Carr. Many of Roy’s stories were told to him when he was growing up by the elders in Kitkatla. He called them Grandpa or Grandma. One last fact about Roy was that the longest amount of time it took him to paint a painting was 6 years. Lucky was, and again still is, the youngest of four children now adults. Lucky is a father of a two year old and a four year old. He lives in Victoria, B.C. Roy Henry Vickers is a tremendous illustrator and Robert Lucky Budd is a terrific author. If you have not seen their work, find one of these remarkable books and enjoy!
Our Earth Day tree represents all of our Grade 4-5 students and staff pledges of Kelowna B.C to keep this beautiful world environmentally safe. On this Earth Day of 2016 we have collected pledges stating what we will do for Earth Day and each day after. The first Earth Day was on April 22, 1970 and was founded by Senator Gaylord Nelson and is now commemorated every year. This is the world we live on and I think we speak for everyone when we say we really don’t want to lose it. There has been so much pollution of our world that we really should stop and take a look at what we are actually doing to the place that we have had life on for 3.5 billion years. Overall that is what our Earth Day pledge tree represents. It brings to light the good and the bad, but if we all come together for at least just one day we can really make a difference. This is a place that everyone should love and take care of but over the years we have stopped caring. Sadly nowadays we just throw garbage anywhere we want and it doesn’t even pass our mind what the consequences could be. We pledged, will you pledge? Written by: Grayson Fitzpatrick & Brooklyn Moore
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Offer(s) available on select new 2016/2017 models through participating dealers to qualified retail customers who take delivery from May 3 to 31, 2016. Dealers may sell or lease for less. Some conditions apply. See dealer for complete details. Vehicles shown may include optional accessories and upgrades available at extra cost. All offers are subject to change without notice. All pricing includes delivery and destination fees up to $1,725, $22 AMVIC, $100 A/C charge (where applicable). Excludes taxes, licensing, PPSA, registration, insurance, variable dealer administration fees, fuel-fill charges up to $100, and down payment (if applicable and unless otherwise specified). Other lease and financing options also available. Φ0% financing on all 2016 models. Available discount is deducted from the negotiated purchase price before taxes. Certain conditions apply. See your dealer for complete details. Representative Financing Example: Financing offer available on approved credit (OAC), on a new 2016 Forte Sedan LX MT (FO541G) with a selling price of $17,562 is based on monthly payments of $565 for 24 months at 0% with a $0 down payment and first monthly payment due at finance inception. Offer also includes $4,000 discount ($3,500 loan credit and $500 competitive bonus** or loyalty bonus¶). Cost of borrowing is $0 and total obligation is $17,562. Other taxes, registration, insurance and licensing fees are excluded. ≠Representative Leasing Example: Lease offer available on approved credit (OAC), on the 2016 Optima LX AT (OP741G)/2016 Soul LX AT (SO752G) with a selling price of $25,362/$21,742 (includes $0 lease credit discount and $500/$0 competitive bonus** or loyalty bonus¶) is based on bi-weekly payments of $109/$99 for 60/48 months at 1.9%/0.9%, with $0 security deposit, $2,985/$1,375 down payment and first bi-weekly payment due at lease inception. Total lease obligation $14,224/$10,279 with the option to purchase at the end of the term for $9,122/$10,643. Lease has 16,000 km/yr allowance (other packages available and $0.12/km for excess kilometres). *Cash Purchase Price for the new 2016 Forte Sedan LX MT (F0541G) is $12,495 and includes a cash discount of $5,067 (including $500 competitive bonus** or loyalty bonus¶ and $67 dealer participation). Dealer may sell for less. Other taxes, registration, insurance and licensing fees are excluded. Cash discounts vary by model and trim and are deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes. **$500/$750 competitive bonus offer available on the retail purchase/lease of any new 2016 Forte, 2016 Sorento, 2016 Sportage, 2017 Sportage, 2016 Optima, 2016 Rio, 2016 Rio5 and 2016 Rondo/2016 Sedona and 2016 Optima Hybrid from participating dealers between May 3 and May 31, 2016 upon proof of current ownership/lease of a select competitive vehicle. Competitive models include specific VW, Toyota, Nissan, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Hyundai, Honda, GM, Ford, Jeep, Pontiac, Suzuki, Saturn, Chrysler, Chevrolet, Subaru, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Lexus, Land Rover, Infiniti, Acura, Audi, Lincoln, Volvo, Buick and Jaguar vehicles. Some conditions apply. See your dealer or kia.ca for complete details. ¶$500/$750 loyalty bonus offer available on the retail purchase/lease of any new 2016 Forte, 2016 Sorento, 2016 Sportage, 2017 Sportage, 2016 Optima, 2016 Rio, 2016 Rio5 and 2016 Rondo/2016 Sedona and 2016 Optima Hybrid from participating dealers between May 3 and May 31, 2016 upon proof of current ownership/registration of Kia vehicle. Some conditions apply. See your dealer or kia.ca for complete details. ≈$60 gift will be awarded in the form of 20,000 Kia Member Rewards Dealer Points which can be redeemed at the participating Kia dealership in Canada where the customer took the test drive. $60 gift can be used towards the purchase of parts, services, accessories or maintenance. In order for the points to be awarded, customers must have a Kia Member Rewards account. The Kia Member Rewards Program is open to any licensed driver with a Canadian mailing address and enrollment in the Program is free for the purposes of this promotion. Further details about the Program and Dealer Points are available at kia.ca/member-rewards. °Your local dealer may be closed May 15. Visit kia.ca/find-a-dealer for dealership hours. §No Purchase Necessary. Enter by taking a test drive at a participating dealer or online at kia.ca/drivetosurprise. Open to Canadian residents over the age of majority. Contest begins May 3, 2016 and ends June 30, 2016 at 11:59 pm ET. 30 Prizes will be awarded (10 to Quebec residents, 20 to residents of rest of Canada). Each prize consists of winner’s choice of a trip experience up to $10,000, or $10,000 towards a Kia vehicle purchase/lease. Complete contest rules in dealership or at kia.ca/drivetosurprise. ‡Model shown Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price for 2016 Optima SX AT Turbo (OP746G)/2016 Forte SX AT (FO748G)/2016 Soul SX Luxury (SO758G) is $35,195/$26,695/$27,495. The Bluetooth® wordmark and logo are registered trademarks and are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. ALG is the industry benchmark for residual values and depreciation data, www.alg.com. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). Information in this advertisement is believed to be accurate at the time of printing. 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