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ELECTiON On the last weekend before the federal election, the Capital News is turning the pages over to you. We asked readers to send in questions for the candidates and the responses came from all corners of the community. Here’s what you wanted to know from the candidates running for election in Kelowna-Lake Country:

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Question: What will your party do for municipalities to sustain dollars needed for infrastructure, policing and affordable/rental housing? (Sharon Shepherd, Kelowna mayor) Ron Cannan (Conservative): The Conservative government made an unprecedented commitment to funding infrastructure projects through the Building Canada Fund. During the recession, we also implemented a stimulus plan that See election A2

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Kelowna-Lake Country candidates answer your questions Election from A1 supported further infrastructure projects and got people working. Building Canada will continue. Further, the gas tax will be made permanent to help municipalities meet their infrastructure needs. It’s been a great three way partnership and will benefit our local economy in the long term. We have invested in the Laurel Building, the YMCA, Highway 97 and 33, airport expansion, transit, and water quality to name a few. On policing the government remains committed to supporting the efforts of the province and is

very supportive of initiatives like our Organized Crime Task Force. Finally, on affordable housing, a Conservative government will continue to respect the 30 year Canada BC Affordable Housing Agreement which supports affordable housing initiatives in our community. Alice Hooper (Green): The Green Party’s spending programs invest into municipalities more than any other party. This would include such things as a Municipal Youth Employment Program, increasing EcoEnergy Home energy retro-

fit grants by 50 per cent, Energy retrofits for low income housing, energy retrofits for municipal, university, schools and hospital, national solar roof program. It would also include community brownfield remediation, upgrades to water and waste treatment facilities, sports, cultural and recreational facilities, mass transit promotion, cycling and pedestrian promotion, community housing, investment in early childhood education, electrical grid upgrades, transition to organic farming, and more. Also, a Green government will liberate billions of dollars per

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year through RRSP deductions for municipal bonds. As well as creating a new pool of municipal infrastructure funding by changing tax rules to create Municipal Registered Retirement Savings plans. In 2006, Canadians both $8 billion in mutual funds. Imagine if even half of that was available to our communities. The Green Party would also implement a National Housing Strategy and provide more funding to the RCMP. Tisha Kalmanovitch (NDP): Too often we hear that the responsibilities of the federal government are not to meddle in the affairs of provincial and municipal governments, that any issues – e.g. the closure of the Kelowna Women’s Resource Centre – are the direct responsibility and result of local governments. But we all know that federal government has an obligation

to work with and fund initiatives of both municipal and provincial governments and the NDP are committed to ensuring that effective communication and a positive working relationship are maintained between all levels of government. Jack Layton announced early in the campaign a commitment to hiring 2,500 more police officers to help keep our communities safe and ensure that communities have the resources they need to invest in crime prevention programs by increasing federal support to crime prevention initiatives from $65 million to $100 million per year. The NDP will create a stable, predictable Canadian infrastructure plan which will include: significant new funding for affordable and social housing; and a Made-In-Canada federal procurement policy for investments in public transit, infrastruc-

ture and other key investments. Kris Stewart (Liberal): A Liberal government will create partnership with provinces and municipalities as equals, to address infrastructure for the long term, to bring our country closer together. Modern, efficient infrastructure is a driver of a productive economy and a high quality of life. The Liberal Party believes ensuring all Canadians have the opportunity to succeed begins with a roof over people’s heads. A Liberal government will show its commitment to affordable housing by allocating an additional $550 million over the next two years to housing and will begin discussions with Canada’s provincial, territorial and municipal governments on a new Affordable Housing Framework. The recruitment and retention of front-line

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police officers would be part of an overall crime prevention strategy. Question: What are you going to do to engage youth in political activities post-election, and what are you going to do to ensure all young people have access to jobs. (Kyle Harms, Kelowna Vote Mob organizer) Cannan: It’s important that our youth are involved in the democratic process. I visit local schools throughout the year and talk to students because students need toj know they have a role in shaping our country. Use the internet to seek out reputable sources of information and stay informed. Keep having conversations with other Canadians even between elections. As for jobs, two things: First, small, medium and large businesses create jobs, government provides economic stability and incentives—lowering taxes, providing hiring tax credits and creating new market opportunities. This gives business the confidence to maintain jobs and to hire young people. Secondly, skilled labour. By supporting our colleges and universities and making post-secondary education accessible we’ll have the kind of skilled labour force that attracts business to the Okanagan and elsewhere in Canada. Hooper: Young Greens have groups all across the country. Kelowna still needs to form one so I would help get that done. One incentive the Green Party has is for youth aged 18-25. It is called the Youth Community and Environmentj Service Corps. The federal government would provide minimum wage employment for 40,000 youth every year for four years for a total of 160,000 youth positions. At the end of each yearlong program, there will be a $4,000 tuition credit awarded to each participant that can be applied to further education and training. The participants will be given opportunities for career counselling and employment skills training during the course of the program. The projects would be developed in partnership with municipalities and based on local priorities. They can include measures to minimize damage and See Election A3

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Candidates talk about crime Election from A2 injury from future climate change impacts, many different types of environmental protection and relhabilitation work, specially- focused teams that provide social stimulation to institutionalized elderly through arts and music, assistance to low income households for energy efficiency upgrades, recreation programs for children at risk, capacity building for local food systems, etc. The shift to a post carbon economy is going to create hundreds of thousands of new sustainable jobs. Training and education for those jobs will be available. t Kalmanovitch: Youth are the future of our country, but will also be the future of our political system here in Canada. As I have done with my campaign, I will continue to encourage more youth to participate in the political system and help make a difference in their communities and their country. However, youth are facing many challenges today that can keep them from succeeding and becoming the future of this country. Most important is access to education. Here in B.C., we have one of the highest tuition rates in the country and our grants programs have been cut significantly; actcess to affordable, quality education is being slowly eroded. The NDP will create a Post-Secondary Education Act, which will finally recognize, federally, the importance of PostSecondary Education in tthis country and will provide $800 million in dedicated funding targeted dirtectly at reducing skyrocketing tuition rates. While tjobs in Canada are a concern for all citizens, allowing our youth to have access to the training and education needed to obrtain a job that will help fthem succeed and become the future of this country is of the utmost importance.

Stewart: A Liberal government would invest $1 billion annually to create a Learning Passport which would provide Canadian students $4,000 in grant assistance over four years to help pay for post-secondary education; for students from low-income backgrounds, the Learning Passport amount would be raised to $6,000. We will invest $300 million over the next two years and put in place a Youth Hiring Incentive for small and medium businesses and create up to 160,000 new jobs for young Canadians. A new Canada Service Corps for young people graduating from post-secondary education will create meaningful volunteer opportunities at home and abroad, to encourage youth as ambassadors, with the ability to have $1,500 forgiven from Canada Student Loan debt. Question: What will your party do to address concerns about the Youth Criminal Justice Act. Itcan take years to go to trial, which means victims’ families may have to live in the same community, and run the risk of running into those accused in the deaths to their loved ones. (Charrie Hyatt, mother of Ashlee Hyatt, 16, who was murdered last year in Peachland) Cannan: Charrie, I’m so sorry for your loss. The judicial system does work slowly so we must prevent youth crime from happening in the first place. We need all our kids to be lawabiding citizens. We are investing heavily in a National Crime Prevention Strategy which helps communities provide youth at risk and their families with the tools they need to build safer communities. When crimes happen, we are committed to ensuring the youth criminal justice system responds strongly to those few who com-

mit serious and violent crimes. We recognize that victims need support as well and a greater voice in the federal corrections and justice system. The Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime has been established to help the provinces and territories respond to the needs facing victims of crime. More needs to be done and we will keep doing more to make our justice system more effective. Hooper: My heart goes out to you for having lost your daughter at all but especially in such a violent way. The Green Party believes that we need to get to the real reasons for the violence and for the jammed judicial system. Offenders who pose significant safety risks and are not yet cooperative must be placed in settings where the emphasis is on safety, values, responsibility, accountability, and civility. They should be exposed to the impact of their crime(s) on victims, invited to learn empathy, and offered learning opportunities to become better equipped with skills to be a productive member of society. They should continually be invited to become cooperative with the community and be given the opportunity to demonstrate this in appropriate settings as soon as reasonably possible. We believe that this model of restorative justice is the best way to ensure victims of crime are well-served. Advancing this model will take a significant number of changes to our current punitive and retributive system, several of which have been outlined above and can be found at http:// www.greenparty.ca/en/ policy/visiongreen/partfour#_Toc180047645 By not taking any action and leaving you in a place of non-resolution your suffering I believe that your suffering is being increased. Kalmanovitch: Youth violence, particularly

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gang violence, is becoming more and more common. Even though Stephen Harper has committed himself to a “tough on crime” agenda, he has done very little to deal with prevention of violence in our communities. Throwing youth in jail with no attempt to address the cause of their violence will only make life more difficult for them and gives them very little incentive to turn away from crime. Rather than building more jails, the NDP is committed to recruiting 2,500 more police officers to keep our communities safe and to work on ensuring that crime is prevented. We want to ensure that communities have the resources to invest in crime prevention programs— particularly ones that target youth—by increasing federal support from $65 million to $100 million per year. As well as establishing a comprehensive Correctional Anti-Gang Strategy to ensure prisons do not serve as “crime schools” to train gang-involved offenders. Making sure that prosecution is effective and balanced will be a priority. Working

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with the provinces to ensure that we have a properly funded court system with fair and equal access will help create a quicker and more balanced system. Much of our current court system is being underfunded particularly to programs that allow citizens from low and middle income backgrounds access to legal aid. Stewart: The Liberal Party believes that tough crime legislation and strong sentences for serious crimes are imperative, but they are only one piece of comprehensive strategy that must prioritize prevention, rehabilitation, care for victims, and recruitment and retention of front-line police officers. Youth crime is a serious problem in Canada, but it is one that requires a comprehensive approach rather than simply an American-style approach of building more prisons. In many instances, young offenders have the capacity for rehabilitation, and since almost all will be released back into society, that must remain the priority within the youth justice system. Youth crime is often linked to gang ac-

Question: I work in the cultural sector with a labour force of 539,000 employers and workers across the country, and an economic impact of $39 billion or 3.1% of GDP. What investments is your party is proposing to make in arts and culture a component of a national economic strategy? (Jennifer Pickering, cultural sector worker) Cannan: The Conservative government has always viewed the cultural sector as part of our economic action plan. The first thing it did when it came to office was invest $50 million more into the Canada Council for the Arts. Canadian Heritage Minister James Moore is a stalwart supporter of arts and culture and presides over the Building Canada though Arts and Culture program which has

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Will youth play a role in this vote? Election from A3 fact that lean years often precede and follow the good year when a show is produced, a book is published, or a grant or a prize I won. In the budget $300 million is dedicated to sports, cultural and recreational facilities. Kalmanovitch: The NDP has been a strong supporter of arts and culture in Canada. I am proud of Canada’s cultural contributions and flourishing artists. So often, it is Canadian artists – filmmakers, musicians, writers and vis-

ual artists – that are pushing creative boundaries and winning international acclaim. Canada is rich with a diverse heritage and the various museums, festivals, heritage locations, and even institutions like the CBC are vital to maintaining our cultural identity and help us share our culture and diversity with each other and the rest of the world. The NDP wants to ensure that Canadian TV and telecom networks remain Canadian-owned by maintaining effective regulations on foreign owner-

ship; re-focus the mandate of the CRTC to promote and protect Canadian cultural industries; and provide sustained funding for the Canada Media Fund and Telefilm Canada and develop a strategy for the promotion of domestic film in Canada. We will increase funding for the Canada Council and implement tax averaging for artists and cultural workers; implement a matching grant for Canadian museums, historic buildings and heritage lighthouses; and introduce tax incentives to ensure the

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Question: If your party is elected, will it revise or modernize the Indian Act, bearing in mind there must be some accountability by the federal government to insure First Nations develop to their full potential? And, will your party reinstate the five-year, $5 billion Kelowna Accord agreed to in 2005? (Liz Stonnard, reader) Cannan: More than 50 laws and regu-

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lations define the federal governments commitments to Canada’s aboriginal people. While we support the principles and targets discussed at Kelowna in 2005, no formal agreement with the support of all provinces exists. Nevertheless, the Conservative Party remains committed to improving the lives of Canada’s Aboriginal People. We have concluded a final settlement on residential schools and issued a historic apology; introduced legislation to guarantee on reserve people have the same protections under the Canadian Human Rights

to eliminating the out-dated Indian Act, the Green Party will: Honour inherent rights of self-government. Implement the 1996 Report of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples, with true nationto-nation negotiations. Ensure that Canada upholds the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Restore the $5.1 billion commitment of the Kelowna Accord. Invest $800 million a year in First Nations education, safe drinking water, and improved housing. Respect the Sparrow decision (recognizing the aboriginal right to fish).

Act; formed the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency; protected the rights of on-reserve aboriginal women to ensure equitable distribution of property assets; provided urgently needed infrastructure concentrating on school construction, access to safe drinking water and crucial health and policing infrastructure. Strong partnerships among Aboriginal people, governments and the private sector are emerging as we address outstanding land claim and treaty issues and work toward self-government. Hooper: The Green Party is committed to justice and equality in First Nations education, economy, housing, health, and governance. In addition

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Respect the Haida decision (the right of Aboriginal peoples to be not just consulted but their concerns accommodated regarding decisions that may impact their resources and their future). Respect the Douglas Treaties of southern Vancouver Island. Promote Aboriginal culture, language and history as a fundamental source of Canadian identity. Deliver health care, education and other services in a way that incorporates traditional practices and recognizes the role of extended families and elders. Kalmanovitch: The NDP is committed to working with Aboriginal people all across Canada to ensure that they have equal rights and the opportunities they deserve. We want to foster new relationships with First Nations, Inuit and Métis people to create new economic opportunity and end discrimination still faced by Aboriginal people in Canada and support healing past harm and injustices. Some of the first steps proposed by the NDP are: increasing access to increasing access to capital for aboriginal business development so that First Nations, Inuit and Métis people can fully participate in the Canadian economy; improving physical infrastructure such as housing, drinking water facilities, roads and other essential services; removing the punitive two per cent funding

cap on Indian and Northern Affairs Canada transfers to aboriginal communities; addressing the education deficit with a $1 billion per year investment over the next four years, inspired by Shannen’s Dream. The NDP has long supported and upheld the Kelowna Accord and I am personally committed to bringing this issue to light in Parliament. Stewart: The Indian Act, which governs the day to day life for most First Nations people living on reserves, does not meet the needs of First Nations. Liberals believe it is time to move beyond the colonial legacy of the Indian Act. A Liberal government is committed to work in partnership with First Nations people on a plan to establish new, modern, effective, and efficient relationships between the federal government and First Nations. As a first step in this relationship, a Liberal government will work with First Nations to establish First Nations Auditor General Office which will help ensure better accountability between First Nations governments and the Crown. A Liberal government will renew the spirit, intent, and framework of the Kelowna Accord to help develop collaborative strategies for improving Aboriginal education, health, housing and economic opportunities. Question: What are your thoughts about the reduction of corporate taxes as an incentive to stimulate economic ac-

tivity? (Weldon LeBlanc, CEO Kelowna Chamber of Commerce) Cannan: The Conservative government has taken strong action to encourage long-term job creation and economic growth. As a result Canada now has the lowest overall tax rate on new business investment among major advanced economies making Canada one of the best places in the world to do business. Tax competitiveness is crucial to economic prosperity. As the Canadian Chamber of Commerce points out, “The timing of the tax cuts allows a significant fiscal injection into the Canadian economy as fiscal stimulus winds down and the focus turns to the private sector to drive growth.” As one local employer recently told me, another $25-35K in taxes means he will be forced to lay off an employee. Clearly, we cannot afford to raise taxes on business. We have made a clear commitment to support the businesses that create jobs for Canadians.Under a Conservative government, there will be no tax hike on business. Hooper: Corporate tax rates in the United States are 35 per cent. Do you think that is keeping corporations away? The citizens of Canada are going to pay for the reduction in corporate tax rates if they happen. The average family of four will end up paying over $700 per year for the proposed cuts. Canada lags behind every country in the industrial-

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ized world when it comes to shifting to a post carbon economy which will create hundreds of thousands of jobs and encourage investment in “green” businesses. We are an embarrassment on the world stage. Countries in Europe who have embraced the new economy are doing better than before and the jobs are sustainable. Kalmanovitch: The NDP stands firmly against the Corporate Tax Cuts brought in by the Harper government and supported by the Liberals. These tax cuts often go as bonuses to some of the highest paid executives or go as profit to shareholders in the United States and the rest of the world, and not to raising the minimum wage of employees, better product quality, and guaranteeing jobs here in Canada. However, the NDP is committed to keeping the Corporate Tax levels below the United States to keep Canada’s Corporate Tax rates competitive. Canada, like the rest of the world, is dealing with low employment rates due to the economic recession, and we need immediate action to ensure we create jobs in Canada. The NDP plans to reduce the small business tax by two per cent and give tax credits for every Canadian job created; this targets job creation and helps promote small businesses, which are responsible for creating nearly half of all new jobs in Canada. The NDP is the only party that voted against the HST, a regressive tax that has hurt small business across BC. Stewart: Beginning in 2000, to take advantage of consistent annual surpluses and to enhance Canada’s competitiveness, the past Liberal government cut corporate tax rates from 28 per cent to 19 per cent, giving us an advantage over the U.S. and the second lowest rates in the G7. It is unaffordable to cut corporate tax rates further when we are in a $56-billion deficit. We agreed to further cuts from 22 per cent to 15 per cent when we were in a $7 billion surplus. But we can’t govern in 2011 like it is 2007. We can’t ignore our record deficit and the global economic recession. Liberals will restore corporate tax rates to their 2010 levels.

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Kelowna transit riders take heart—looks like the union that represents bus drivers here managed to avoid a strike. “We ended up with a tentative deal that we, as the bargaining committee, are going to recommend to the members on Sunday,” said Les Milton, president of the local Amalgamated Transit Union. Milton wouldn’t give up any details on what points the company that runs the BC Transit contract moved on, or what the union conceded, but there was definitely some compromise. “There was give and take both ways, and we hope the membership will accept it,” he said, noting the mediator was with them Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. “They earn their money. When we started we asked him how do we achieve this? And he told us it’s like an ant moves a mountain—piece by piece.”

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KELOWNA transit riders should be able to take their buses as usual, as it looks like the union representing bus drivers managed to avoid a strike. In earlier interviews, Milton said that the union was looking for wage increases and job security measures in the contract. The company, however, said that it was bound by the provincial governments mandate to freeze wages. The union, however, repeatedly stressed that they weren’t government employees and didn’t have the wages or benefits their public sector counterparts had. And, until Wednesday,

Milton thought they’d stsay at that stalemate until an inevitable strike came to be. “I really believe that (Lake Country) Mayor James Baker and (Kelowna) Mayor Sharon Shepherd had a hand in helping us out,” he said. “It seemed that the heavens opened up and there was movement.” Both mayors spoke out about their concerns for the transit riding public, and Baker went so far as to throw his support be-

hind drivers. “We didn’t want a strike,” Milton said. “A transit strike only hurts people who need to use transit, not the people paying the bills. When you look back and see all the people on the bus, it’s pretty hard to say ‘I don’t want you to go to work tomorrow.” The news on whether the deal was accepted will be revealed Monday morning.

difficult times, he said. One of the main indicators of tough times, and causefor a hike, is decreased city revenues from new construction. Final new construction taxation revenues are based on the revised assessment roll of $1.19 million, which has a de-

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around 4:40 p.m. on Thursday when the driver of a tractor trailer carrying a mobile home pulled over on Highway 97 near Oceola Road to wait for his pilot vehicle. Suddenly a blue Honda coupe, that witnesses said was traveling at a high rate of speed, slammed into the rear of the trailer, driving underneath and compressing the roof almost down to the body frame, said Const. Steve Holmes. Somehow, the driver managed to extricate himself as motorists stopped to help, and responded to offers of first aid with an expletive, said Holmes. The driver was later picked up by another vehicle, which headed north on Highway 97, before police arrived and found only a small portion of the trunk of the Honda sticking out from beneath the flat-deck trailer.

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The largest open-air boat and leisure show between Vancouver and Calgary will bring watersport lovers to the shores of Okanagan Lake all weekend long. Kelowna’s annual Yacht Club Boat and Leisure show will take place Saturday and Sunday at the Kelowna Yacht Club’s docks, where visitors will get an eyeful of the best boating has to offer. When the boat show started in 1995, it featured only new boats, but it was expanded to include a variety of leisure products. The expansion helped increase both the number of exhibitors and attendance. Last year, nearly 15,000 visitors viewed the boats. The yacht club, a not for profit society, tries to keep costs to a minimum and uses net proceeds from exhibitor fees to fund the maintenance and expansion of a system of public mooring buoys anchored strategically on Okanagan Lake. The buoys are freely available for the general public, including tourists who are often not aware of other safe anchorages. For more go to kelownayachtclub.com.

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Suspect denied bail A man arrested following a convenience store robbery last week has been denied bail. Following a hearing on Tuesday, a judge ordered Charles Henry Macfarlane be detained on charges of robbery and disguising his face with intent to commit an indictable offence. The charges relate to the April 21 holdup at the Shell station on Springfield Road. Around 10:15 p.m., police say a man brandished a machete at the store and stole cash, cigarettes and lottery tickets. The suspect fled on a quad. Approximately a kilometre away, police arrested a 40-year-old man in connection. Macfarlane is scheduled to return to court May 3.

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It appears the Crown has wrapped up its case against two men accused in connection with a cocaine trafficking scheme that dates back nearly five years. The trial of Brent Derrick Nagy and Mark Robert Zagar began on Tuesday afternoon before Justice Alison Beames and late Friday morning the Crown indicated it had called all their witnesses. But it elected not to close its case because of pending changes to admissions of fact that were filed for the judge at the outset of the trial. The defence has indicated it will not be calling evidence, so when the case returns to court, it is expected closing arguments will get underway. During evidence on Friday, the court heard from police officers who were involved in the surveillance of vehicles leading up to the Aug. 22, 2006

arrest of Nagy in Hope. Earlier that day, Const. Trent Marshall was at a meeting at the southeast district RCMP office when he learned surveillance was underway on a man that had been identified to him as Kevin Nagy. He joined the surveillance and first spotted a white Chevrolet pickup that was of interest to officers shortly before 4 p.m. that afternoon in West Kelowna. Officers followed the vehicle as it drove down the Connector and as the truck neared Merritt, Marshall said he looked at the driver and testified it was the same man he saw outside RCMP offices on Aug. 18. The truck eventually ended up in an alley near 152nd Street and Highway 10 in Surrey where Cpl. Dave McKenzie watched as two individuals interacted in the alley. After the truck left, it was followed by officers and pulled over in Hope.

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At that time, the driver was identified as Brent Nagy, not Kevin Nagy as was earlier suggested to officers. Nagy faces a charge of possession for the purpose of trafficking in connection with the date of his arrest, as well as a charge of trafficking a controlled substance. Zagar is charged with two counts of trafficking a controlled substance. Their arrests came after a four-month RCMP investigation, dubbed EPistachio, in the summer of 2006.

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Spring Wine Festival kicks off Warm weather arrived just in time for tourists and locals participating in the 2011 Spring Okanagan Wine Festival. Since Friday, 103 wineries representing the wine tourism industry have been greeting tourists and priming themselves for more than a week of events that cater to anyone who enjoys the great wines of the Okanagan. The popular WestJet Wine Tastings took place

Friday and Saturday at the Rotary Centre for the Arts, and wines from across the Okanagan dazzled the palates of visitors. But the signature event wasn’t the end the festivities. Chef Bernard Casavant, executive chef at Manteo Waterfront Resort in Kelowna was seeing brisk business as tickets sales picked up for The Fortis BC Salute to Food, the newest food and wine event in the Okanagan. “We are expecting a

strong turnout on Sunday night (May 1),” he said. The event will feature five leading Okanagan chefs paired with five great wineries from the Okanagan where each chef will prepare a unique dish for guests to sample, paired with a wine especially chosen for your palate. Tickets are $85. For tickets go online to www. selectyourtickets.com or call 250-717-5305. For more informa-

tion on the 17th Okanagan Spring Wine Festival, presented by Valley First, visit www.TheWineFestivals. com or from your mobile device at www.owfs.mobi or call 250-861-6654. Complimentary wine fetival event guides are available at wineries, chambers of commerce, Valley First branches, Starbucks, Tourism B.C. Visitor Information Centres or at B.C. Liquor Stores across the Okanagan.

KEEPING JESUS IN HIS PLACE Since September 2008, all children in the public and private schools in the Province of Quebec have been taking a compulsory course entitled ‘Ethics and Religious Culture’ (ERC). Instruction begins in grade one and continues each year thereafter through the end of high school. As the name of the course suggests, it includes teachings on ethics and religion. The goals and objectives of the ethics component of the ERC are described as follows: “Your child will learn to: Carefully reflect on aspects of certain social realities and subjects such as justice, happiness, laws and rules, and ask himself or herself questions such as: What value should guide people in their relationships in society? What are the characteristics of acceptable and unacceptable behaviour? How can these behaviours be recognized? It will therefore become easier for your child to organize his/her ideas and express them with respect and conviction.” The goals and objectives of the religious component of ERC are described as follows: “Your child will learn about the important place of Catholicism and Protestantism in Québec’s religious heritage; discover the contributions of Judaism and Native spiritualities to this religious heritage; and learn about elements of other religious traditions more recently found in Québec society (such Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism and other religious traditions).” The ERC curriculum treats all religions as completely equal or on par with one another. No religious tradition is presented as more desirable than any other. Private schools established by religious groups are not permitted to teach a course on ethics and religious traditions which contradicts the curriculum of the Province’s ERC curriculum. Parents of children attending a Roman Catholic School and a Roman Catholic parochial high school applied to the Ministry of Education of the Province of Quebec for an official exemption which would excuse the children under their care from participating in the ERC. The parents’ and the school’s application were based on religious grounds. They argued that ethics could not be taught apart from religious beliefs and values. They also argued that the teachings of the ERC conflicted with their fundamental belief and confession that the Christian Church is the very body of Christ and therefore cannot be on par with other religions. The Province of Quebec denied the exemptions. Some of the parents took the Ministry of Education to court. The parents lost the case at the trial court level. The parents have appealed their case to the Supreme Court of Canada. The trial court ruled in favour of the parochial High School. In his ruling, the judge in the school’s case likened the Province’s law, which dictated what religious groups are required to teach about their faith, as being on par with the church’s having barred Galileo from teaching the earth revolves around the sun and not the other way around. Lawyers representing the Roman Catholic parents and the Ministry of Education will make oral arguments before the Supreme Court of Canada this month and a decision will follow some time thereafter. Many will say that the lawsuits filed by the Roman Catholic parents and the parochial school are really “much ado about nothing.” Some might even argue that such a curriculum should be

compulsory across Canada. After all, in Canada we live in a multi-cultural and pluralistic setting. They will contend that it is important for children to be exposed to the religious beliefs, creeds, tenets, traditions, hopes, dreams and aspirations of their fellow citizens. Canadian citizens and residents have a constitutionally protected right to practice their religious beliefs and traditions. All religious traditions are equal under Canadian Law. They will say that Canadian law requires Canadians to tolerate one another’s religious traditions, and ask how this can happen if we don’t learn about and understand one another’s religious traditions. Thus, Quebec’s ERC curriculum only embodies and reinforces what we have come to believe and embrace as a society. The ERC curriculum speaks to an even greater challenge and concern for Canadian society and our global village. It can be argued that the very declaration that one religious tradition is more desirable, and more powerful and efficacious than all other religions causes all sorts of serious problems. The desire to demonstrate the superiority of one religious tradition over another can cause a renegade Christian Pastor to burn a copy of the Koran; cause religious zealots to crash planes into office towers; and cause nations to engage in horrific military campaigns against other nations and their own people allegedly for the purpose of advancing a particular religious tradition. It could be forcefully argued that, by teaching our children all religious traditions are on an equal footing and no religious tradition is more desirable than any other, religiously condoned violence could be curbed and even eliminated. The ERC curriculum seems so reasonable, logical and so beneficial for our Canadian multicultural society. However, before we get too carried away, we must consider the following. Christians, Muslims, Jews, Sikhs, Buddhists and Hindus have established schools in Quebec which seek to pass on to their descendants their faith and belief in the divine, together with their traditions, creeds, ethics and morals which flow from their faith and beliefs. In the final analysis, the ERC curriculum dictates how all schools in Quebec, whether public, private or religious, teach the beliefs, creeds and tenets of their religious traditions. We must ask if this is the proper role of any Canadian province or our Federal government. The answer is obvious: No! It is not the proper role for any level of our government. If a religious group threatens to breach the public peace or commit a crime, the government has every right to interfere and punish those who commit crimes, even those committed in the name of the divine. However, we must be careful. We must question whether tolerating a province’s interference in the manner in which children receive religious instruction in private religious schools can lead to more. Is it possible that our toleration of the imposition of standardized instruction on religious beliefs in the classroom could lead to our toleration of the imposition of the same standardized teaching in the sanctuary, the temple or other sacred space? Before you say no, just ponder for a moment the monumental changes we have experienced and tolerated in Canadian society since World War II. Such thoughts can lead one to depression and despair. How can we be the Church, the body of Christ, and proclaim that Jesus is the unique

Son of God, the way, the truth and the life and only way to the Father in our schools, when our society teaches that all religious teachings are on equal footing? We would be preaching a message that is in violation of the law of the land! What does the future hold for the Christian church in Quebec and the rest of our nation? Take heart! This is nothing new. Governments and empires have tried to keep Jesus in his place for centuries. When Jesus was crucified on the first Good Friday, they put His body in a tomb and rolled a stone in front of the entrance. They put a Roman seal on the stone that blocked the entrance to the cave and posted a guard. The religious and political powers of the day wanted to keep this Jesus in His place. However, the stone walls, floor and ceiling could not keep Jesus in. He passed through the strips of linen which bound Him, and the stone that encased Him, in the same way that sound travels through a wall. The angel rolled the stone away from the tomb to show the women that came to the tomb that Jesus was already gone. As the women rushed from the tomb they saw Jesus, clasped His feet and worshiped him. (Matthew 27:32-28:10). Jesus defied and continues to defy religious and political powers that want to keep Him in their idea of His place. Like us, the disciples were afraid that first Easter Sunday. Unlike the women, they had not seen Jesus. They were afraid of the political and religious authorities. They were sure they would be killed by them. In reaction to their fear, they locked themselves in a room. They wanted to keep everyone out. However, the walls, ceilings, floors, doors and the disciples’ fears could not keep Jesus out. He appeared to them, breathed His Holy Spirit on them and told them to get out and preach the forgiveness of sins in His name. The disciples eventually went out into the world, proclaimed the Gospel and the body of Christ grew. (John 20:19-22). In the season of Easter, Jesus comforts and strengthens us with these words: there is no power that can keep Him in His place and nothing that can keep Him from those He loves. His most passionate desire: that we preach the Gospel of forgiveness in His name. In this way, He can call those who hear the Gospel into a living relationship with the living God and those who hear rightly can be transformed by Jesus into the people He wants them to be. Just believe it and step out in faith. Jesus is waiting to meet you at a church near you. At Grace we meet on Sundays at 10:30 AM and Noon – and you are invited! In Christ, Pastor Ed

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CMHA grateful for civic award To the editor: This week, the Canadian Mental Health Association Kelowna & District branch received the Central Okanagan Foundation Volunteer Organization of the Year award at the 36th annual Kelowna Civic and Community Awards ceremony. This is indeed high praise given the incredible list of nominees in the category. CMHA has been on a sixyear journey of building and strengthening our organization and focusing our talents and efforts so that they have the greatest impact. Dawn Wilkinson, from Kelowna Community Resources, noted that there are 400 voluntary groups and notfor profit agencies in the Central Okanagan. This represents an army of people who give so much to make our community one of the most desirable places on earth. CMHA is proud to be a part of a community that cares, one that works together to ensure that there are sufficient and appropriate programs and services for our

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Fossil fuel industry gives us cause to be skeptical

he priority for people who run oil companies is to maximize profits. We know their words and actions are largely guided by a commitment to shareholders, and so we consider them in that context. Politicians, on the other hand, are supposed to represent the public interest. Supporting industry can be good for citizens, but when elected officials devote more effort to creating opportunities for industry than for the people who elect them, they lose our trust—especially when industrial growth comes at a cost to the public interest. Given the fossil fuel industry’s record of misleading the public and en-

dangering the environment, its support from political leaders should give us pause. The disaster in the Gulf of Mexico a year ago, when BP’s Deepwater HorDavid izon drilling rig explodSuzuki ed, killing 11 people and spewing oil into the Gulf, was a wake-up call, but it already seems to be fading from memory. We shouldn’t forget this disaster, and not only because some of the millions of barrels of oil is still wreaking havoc on ecosystems. Last year’s crisis was the result of a blow-out preventer failure, but the Gulf is still dotted with drilling rigs with similar devices, and most have not been properly inspected or maintained.

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With the Deepwater Horizon rig, owners were permitted to fill out their own inspection reports, which were then submitted by U.S. government regulatory agencies as being accurate. The Gulf is also home to 27,000 abandoned oil and gas wells and 3,500 “temporarily abandoned” wells. The Associated Press reports that no one is regulating these wells to ensure they are secure and safe. Of course, cleaning up can be costly. Even though the fossil fuel industry is the most profitable in history, and even though it continues to receive massive taxpayer-funded subsidies in Canada, the U.S., and other countries, its executives are reluctant to spend money if they don’t have to. That would cut into profits. Meanwhile, the governments of Canada and Alberta have been waging

a taxpayer-funded campaign against the European Union’s science-based proposal to label tar sands oil as a “high-carbon fuel.” And both governments have only recently admitted that the tar sands are having a negative impact on the Athabasca River. Even in the face of scientific studies showing otherwise, politicians and industrialists were insisting that the tar sands were not affecting the Athabasca See Suzuki A11

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An Ode to Rev. Albert You came to my Qigong-Tai Chi classes at the senior’s centre I watched you moving with the group, flowing in meditative bliss You had a twinkle in your eyes, laughter in your belly, and words dancing in your head as you did the Parkinson’s hip hop You wrote me a heartfelt poem then you were gone Did you think that I was the smooth talking silver-tongued devil, beguilding you into a cult?

Now you’re in Heaven, free from suffering I can picture you standing in front of God and with a mischievous smile on your face saying “Hey God, why did you inflict me with Parkinson’s disease? “Were you planning to send down a 21st century bullet proof Jesus to heal me? “Well, I beat you to the punch “Jeez God, it’s so quiet and peaceful up here, “let’s strike up a band and rock & roll!” Hajime Harold Naka Kelowna

Plea to stop testing on animals To the editor: I’m a 12-year-old girl who is in social justice, which is an awareness group, and I recently heard about the new testing facility UBC is going to put on the Kelowna campus. First of all, sadly, animals can’t speak but they should still have rights. Especially rights for going against testing on them. So, why would you make a whole different disease that’s not the same as Parkinson’s and say that it’s helping to search for the cure for Parkinson’s? Also animals won’t react to the harsh diseases the same as humans will. Did you know that 85 per cent of things animals are tested for don’t work? Animal testing involves

breeding of hundreds to millions of animals per year. That is a huge problem because animal farming is the biggest cause for global warming. It actually takes $3.2 million to pay for this testing facility. Where are you going to find that money if no one’s going to give the money to you? Why do you think it is OK to put these animals in a situation like this such as putting them in small cages and torturing them and maybe killing them? We need to use other technologies and other things instead of animals to find our cures. Michaela Posella, Kelowna

Thanks go out to so many in our community get, but we make a life by what we give.” Volunteering is more than altruism. Volunteering is a wonderfully selfish pursuit because one usually gets so much more by giving. We thank you all, whatever your motivation. The 2010 recipient of the Man of the Year award is Tom Budd. He spoke so well of the joy he receives from giving and then proceeded to commit $5,000 to CMHA, Kelowna Gospel Mission and Cops for Kids. His generosity means we can provide better services in our community. We believe that there is no health without mental health. Volunteering time and resources is one small way to achieve overall mental health and wellness. We talk of wellness as a three legged stool where one leg represents physic-

al health, another spiritual health, and the third emotional health. When one of these legs is shorter than the other it creates imbalance. Volunteering is a great way to keep that stool in balance. Thanks to Amber Gilbert who worked so hard to make the Civic Awards night such a first class event. I was blown away by the evening and by the amazing people in our community. May 2 to 6 is National Mental Health Week and the theme is: Thank you for trusting me. We want to say thank you for this wonderful recognition of our work. Thank you to all the individuals in this community who volunteer their time and resources to CMHA. Thank you to everyone who is willing to talk about mental health and mental

illness as two ends of the same continuum. And thank you, again, to the Central Okanagan Foundation and Tom Budd for your financial gifts. We will be putting this money toward increasing our Community Navigation services

and Public Education initiatives. There is still so much to be done. Shelagh Turner, executive director, Canadian Mental Health Association, Kelowna & District Branch

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Once in office, politicians turn blind eye, deaf ear to interests of general electorate and that any contamination found was “naturally occurring.” Our insatiable appetite for fossil fuels has also led to concerns over hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking,” whereby great amounts of water, sand, and chemicals are blasted into wells to fracture the underground shale and release natural gas. Leaks, blow-outs, water contamination, increased ozone

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Canadians, could help us make the shift to cleaner energy. Better planning and a greater focus on renewable energy sources would benefit the health of our water, land, air, and people. It would also be much healthier for the long-term economic prosperity of our country. Written with contributions from David Suzuki Foundation communications and editorial specialist Ian Hanington. www.davidsuzuki.org

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NEWS ▼ GONE TOO SOON

▼ EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

Children remembered

Steps to prepare for emergencies

Jennifer Smith

There are three steps to take to prepare yourself and your family for an emergency. Know the risks. Make a Plan. Get a kit. These are three simple, easy to remember steps that every Central Okanagan family should act on during Emergency Preparedness Week. May 1 through 7 is a perfect time to take practical steps to make sure your family is prepared to survive the first 72 hours of any emergency. If you’ve put off getting ready and having that discussion, make some family time now to take advantage of the resources available on the GetPrepared.gc.ca website. Along with the information there, you can watch a video about how to organize your family in the event you’re separated during an emergency. There are even family games you can play that will help you prepare an

STAFF REPORTER

When Rachel and Christian Duschenes lost their baby daughter, no one, including the couple themselves, knew what had happened. Some 35 weeks pregnant, Rachel felt ill, decided not to go to work and didn’t even really notice that the baby insider her wasn’t moving around until her husband asked if it was just one of those days where the baby was upsetting her stomach. “I said: ‘Actually no.’ And started trying all the things you do to get the baby to move. When nothing happened, that’s when we went into the hospital,” she said. It was a Tuesday evening in the later half of August. The doctors ran some tests and by the time they told the couple the baby, Kaela, had passed away, and Rachel would need to be induced, the first-time mom says her mind had just checked out.

From there on, her body just went through the motions. The couple had an autopsy done and several tests on Rachel, but no explanation was ever found. The baby was healthy. Her mother was healthy. She simply never made it to term. “I think that was the darkest, most awful time of my life. There’s nothing you can even really think to do for the next time,” said Rachel. Almost four years later, with a toddler son and a new baby girl in their family, Rachel says thinking of Kaela is still part of her daily routine. A hospital social worker referred the family to The Compassionate Friends, a support group for bereaved parents, and they did attend meetings for a while; as their situation is slightly different than many of the other parents’ whose children lived, many to adulthood, attending the meetings eventually didn’t fit. But twice a year the

Duschenes can remember Kaela’s life at brevity ceremonies, held for those who have lost a child. The Compassionate Friends, Kelowna chapter will be holding its eighth annual Brevity Memorial Dedication Ceremony on Saturday, May 7, at 2 p.m. at the Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery. The ceremony is to celebrate the children, siblings and grandchildren who have died before their families. The group reads out the names of children being added to the memorial wall in the cemetery and the names of the children of those who are there to celebrate and remember them. If you would like to take part, please RSVP with the number of people who will be attending along with the name of the child, sibling or grandchild to be read out during the ceremony, to tcfkelowna@shaw.ca or call Glen or Linda Woods at 250807-2487 before May 6.

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emergency grab and go kit. “A little preparation now will really pay off in the event you need to leave your home with short notice,” said the coordinator of the Regional District of Central Okanagan Emergency Program. Jason Brolund said, “While our emergency responders and supporting agencies are practiced and experienced, a safe and successful community response hinges on how well prepared our citizens are. Emergency Preparedness Week gives everyone a chance to get ready in a thoughtful, calm and rational way without the stress of having to respond to that ‘unexpected’ knock at their door.” Public Safety Canada suggests you follow a simple three-step process to get your family prepared.

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We all need some basic supplies and during an emergency you may be without electricity or water and should be prepared to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours. The Central Okanagan Emergency Social Services organization encourages you to prepare Grab and Go Kits containing items that you and your family would need to survive outside your home. Include important documents, medications and prescriptions. Consider a wind-up flashlight and crank-powered radio for your kit, as well as clothing, dried food and

enough drinking water to last at least three days. You may also want to expand your Grab and Go Kit to include irreplaceable items like photos, negatives and family heirlooms. And if you have a pet, don’t forget food and water for them too. The Regional District (regionaldistrict.com/ emergencyplan) and other local government web sites provide information and links to the Provincial Emergency Program and the Public Safety Canada websites. They have specific information about preparing your family in the event of forest fires encroaching on your home, extended power outages or other potential disasters. A selection of pamphlets is also available at the Regional District office, 1450 KLO Rd., Kelowna Fire Hall, 2255 Enterprise Way, and at local government offices.

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Plant sale to benefit BrainTrust A plant sale is being held in the parking lot of Prospera Place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. next Saturday, May 7, in support of BrainTrust Canada. Plants will be individually priced, with a wide variety to choose from, including perennials such as day lilies, peonies, asters, daisies and hostas; succulents such hen and chicks and ground covers; col-

umbines; and vegetable plants such as tomatoes and peppers. All funds raised will go to support brain injury prevention and education programs in the Okanagan. The event is sponsored by Interior Savings, with coffee and goodies from Tim Hortons Orchard Park. The parking lot space is being provid-

ed by Impark and Prospera Place. Event organizer Judy Watmough, who grows the majority of the plants for the event, is a strong supporter of BrainTrust Canada, and has been involved with them for over 20 years. Her son received community rehabilitation support from the organization over many years. “This cause is espe-

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Cook book provides food for thought Jennifer Smith STAFF REPORTER

If you have a box of clippings in the cupboard with the words “Jude’s Kitchen” at the top, it’s time for a cull. Judie Steeves—whom you may or may not know is the talented cook and writer behind the popular Capital News cooking column—has finally released her first cook book, a compilation of the best of the best of her newspaper column. “I’ve been cutting out these recipes from the Capital News for years, but I never realized they were your recipes because you called it Jude’s Kitchen,” Mayor Sharon Shepherd told Steeves as she opened the book launch in the Okanagan Wine Museum Thursday evening. Published by the Okanagan Institute, Steeves said she does not have a favourite in the book because the publication really is a collection of all of her favourites. After almost 13 years writing the column for the Capital News—which has also been published in Country Life in B.C. for the last seven and for a couple of years in the North Shore News—she has so many recipes she was able to glean the crème de la crème for this “first edition.” “The recipes are not super sophisticated,” Steeves said. “But they’re something you could serve to company. This is not a can of soup over a vegetable kind of thing.” Focused on using local foods, with local wine pairing advice from Okanagan wine critic John

Schreiner, the book brings cooks back to a more sustainable, environmentally-conscious lifestyle in which the food on the plate is local, fresh and always seasonally appropriate. In fact, the near 300page effort follows the seasons, starting in spring, to match the release date, and walking cooks through summer, fall and winter with recipes matching the natural growing season. “It’s a messy business giving birth to a book,” Steeves said at the launch, noting she has many friends to thank for creating this uniquely Okanag-

an publication. Kelowna Museums executive director Wayne Wilson attended the launch and said he believes this local flavour is a real asset to the valley. “Food in every culture is really an important component of that society,” he said, noting the fact that it’s a local person whose come up with the recipes, using locally produced food, and then published it locally makes it a really special piece of work for the Okanagan. Yet while it all might seem like the perfect plan now, Steeves said the fact she even started writing the column was really

happenstance. During one round of redesigns on the Capital News, the editor decided to have a food page. As a mom who liked to cook, grow a garden and generally ate seasonally as she fed her family, Steeves threw her hat in the ring. The local, fresh and seasonal nature developed organically. Celebrating B.C. Season’s of Abundance is available in local book stores (Mosaic and soon Chapters) for $29.95. Copies can be reserved through www.judie steeves.com jsmith@kelownacapnews.com

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The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure would like to advise the public of a planned temporary road closure on Highway 97 at Drought Road Bluff and Brent Road, south of Seclusion Bay Road near Westbank. The highway will be closed in both directions Tuesday, May 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. to accommodate blasting as part of a rock slope stabilization project. Travellers are also reminded to expect ongoing traffic pattern changes and minor delays up to 20 minutes in length from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday to Friday until May 13. Please allow extra time, exercise caution, and obey all flag persons and traffic control signs through the project site. Your patience during this work is appreciated. For project updates please visit the DriveBC web site at www.drivebc.ca or call the Okanagan Shuswap District office at 250 712-3660.

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The phone call virtually every hockey player dreams of came for Brandon McMillan in the wee hours of the morning on Nov. 20. The former Kelowna Rockets forward was told to pack his bags for sunny California where he would join the Anaheim Ducks for the start of his National Hockey League career. McMillan began his first pro campaign with the Ducks’ AHL affiliate last October in Syracuse, N.Y., but his stint in the minors ended after just 16 games. “I thought I was playing pretty well in Syracuse, I was getting settled there, so I was sort of prepared to play the season there,” said McMillan who played four seasons with the Rockets. “But for some reason, I just had the feeling I was going to get called up. When it happened, there were a lot of nerves and excitement all mixed in. I wanted to be there, but didn’t know if I could do it. But once I got there and started to feel comfortable, things kind of fell into place.”

“He became a very versatile player for us, one of those guys with a lot of speed who has the potential to do a lot of things for you. We put him in some key situations and a lot of times he made us, as a coaching staff, feel comfortable having him out there. When Getzlaf was hurt, he even played on our top line and the job he did was commendable.” Still, as much progress as McMillan made in his first season, Foligno is confident the 21-year-old forward has much more to offer in the years to come. “Like every young See McMillan A16

Sporting a wide grin, Danny Watkins looked up and acknowledged the hoots and hollers from the upper deck of Radio City Music Hall in New York with an emphatic thumbsup. The 6-foot-4, 310-pound West Kelowna product had just been chosen by the Philadelphia Eagles in the first round—23rd overall—of the 2011 National Football League draft. In the seats Thursday night providing celebratory support were five of Watkins’ friends and colleagues from the West Kelowna fire department, all of whom were invited by the talented Baylor University lineman to share in one of the most significant moments of his life. Much to his surprise, the cheering section also included members of the Fire Department of New York. “This is unreal,” Watkins said on ESPN. “I knew the boys were going to be here, but they brought others with them. I thought there was going to be a riot.” Watkins, whose first passion was firefighting, had never played football before the age of 22. But on the gridiron he was a quick study and, after two seasons at Butte College in California and two more at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, he developed into one of the most sought after prospects in U.S. college football. Joining Watkins in New York from the West

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chosen by the Philadelphia Eagles in the first round— 23rd overall—of the 2011 National Football League draft Thursday night. Kelowna fire department were Fire Chief Wayne Schnitzler, captains Lionel Bateman, Todd Moore, Pat Harmata and firefighter Richard Bliss. All paid a visit to Ground Zero, site of the World Trade Center where 343 firemen lost their lives during the events of 9/11. “These guys have had a hand in helping me become who I am today,” Watkins said of his firefighting colleagues from West Kelowna. “I owe a lot to them and bringing them here this was a way to pay them back.” Watkins, who was

drafted fourth overall last spring by the B.C. Lions, is the first Canadian to be chosen in the first round of both the the NFL and CFL drafts since Mike Schad in 1986. An offensive tackle during his university career, it’s believed Watkins—a Mt. Boucherie grad—will be converted to a guard at the professional level. How soon Watkins’ pro career in Philadelphia will actually begin remains in question. A lockout by NFL teams is threatening the start of the 2011 season.

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As a young professional wrestler Kelowna’s Kyle Sebastian has been trying to climb the ladder of a tough and mentally trying sport. He’s been across Canada working for various independent productions. He had shot overseas and worked in Japan. And last week he went to Las Vegas. Not to work as a pro wrestler but to receive a prestigious award in the industry. Sebastian, 21, was honored by the wrestling industry, receiving the Future Legend Award. The plaque was issued as part of an annual awards banquet presented by the Cauliflower Alley Club and has been issued to less than a dozen wrestlers since its introduction in 2000. Past winners of this honor include Olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle and the late Chris Benoit. “It was huge exposure for me,” said Sebastian this week as he got set for a weekend packed with a show in Edmonton Saturday and back in Kelowna

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handed to him in Las Vegas. Sebastian is back in action Sunday at Rutland’s Centennial Hall. today (Sunday). “I met so many legends of the sport. I think it will do a lot for my career. I’ve been sending out packages of my work to different promotions in Canada and the U.S. Hopefully somebody is going to see it.” Sebastian came to wrestling naturally. His father was also a wrestler and trained with the

famous Hart family in Calgary. At just six-yearsold Sebastian attended a Wrestlemania card and was hooked. “I love the art form,” he said. “It is an art form no matter which way you look at it. Getting the people to react to you is very difficult. You see guys who flop on their

face and you see guys who excel at it. I want to be one of those guys. I want that crowd to be as loud as I can get them.” This weekend is a typical weekend on the independent wrestling scene for Sebastian. After work on Friday he will drive all night to Edmonton for a card Saturday night. Then it will be back to Kelow-

na through the night only to return to the ring for another card on Sunday. “For me it’s not very difficult because I love what I do,” said Sebastian, who works for Pacific Western Fire Protection but continues to chase his dream of wrestling full time. “The ultimate goal is the WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment). For now the goal is to be able to wrestle full time, it doesn’t matter where.” Today (Sunday) you can catch Sebastian and several other Kelowna and area wrestlers in a Thrasher Wrestling card at Rutland Centennial Hall with doors opening at 6 p.m. Other Kelowna wrestlers on the card include the Canadian Classic Collin Cutler, Mad Dog Marty Sugar, Big Steve McCarthy as well as Thrash wrestling commissioner Todd LaBounty. kparnell@kelownacapnews.com

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OC Coyotes pound out the runs on the road The OC Coyotes baseball team capped off their journey to Lethbridge with a pair of wins Thursday, giving them three wins and one loss on the trip. The Coyotes again received strong pitching and backed it up with a clutch last inning comeback, 3-2 over Prairie Baseball Academy, and with big bats in a 14-2 pasting of U of Calgary. Cory Wood allowed just two runs on eight hits over seven innings of work in the 3-2 win. Wood compiled nine strikeouts in the dominating performance. OC was down 2-1 going into last inning before Brady Guimond and

Steffan Mckee singled to start a rally. After Garrett Wiess sacrificed the runners to second and third, Matt Sanderson singled and scored Guimond before Reid Fischer singled and scored Mckee for the win. In game two, Pete Tollenaar earned the win as the OC offense pounded out a 14-run performance including 12 in the second for the 14-2 win over U of Calgary. OC left Alberta with a 5-11 losses record and now is 8-12 overall heading into a four game weekend this weekend. The Coyotes will return home for its final home stand May 7 and 8.

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UBCO signs middle blocker Zilkie in the zone for for first year in Canada West RPM on Wednesday The UBC Heat have announced the signing of Katy Klomps, a 6’1” middle blocker from Surrey Christian School, to the women’s volleyball team. Klomps is an exciting addition to the team, as she is the first recruit for the Heat as a member of Canada West. Graduating this June, Katy is entering post-secondary competition with an impressive resume that includes U-16 Provincial and National Championships in 2009, U-17 Provincial Championship in 2010 and the BC High School AA Championship this past fall. The Provincial Championship this past fall being the biggest highlight of Katy’s career to this point. She was voted the number one graduating prospect in the Vancouver Province’s annual pool on BC High School players. Heat Head Coach Steve Manuel says that

Katy Klomps she is “quite possibly the most physical and gifted athlete in this year’s graduating class.” For the past several years Klomps has been a member of the Seaside Volleyball Club in South Surrey, a club that is known for its development

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Vanessa Zilkie was in the zone Wednesday in Kelowna Women’s Soccer League Premier Division action. Zilkie scored four times to lead RPM Automotive to a 5-2 victory over the Blue Gator Stiyotes. Karli Taron scored

the other RPM goal on a header. Krista Almeida and Sara Liebel countered for Stiyotes. In other action, Chlesea Muskens scored twice to lead Peacock Sheridan Group Pink Panthers past Mark V Auto-

F a body 4-2. Pernilla Eriksonm and Mandy Alexander also tallied for Panthers. Lauren Harris scored both goals for Mark V. In the only other game, the Diablos won 2-0 by forefeit as Royal Star didn’t have enough players to field a team.

Raiders celebrate league win like any other game The Kelowna Raiders 45+ Old-timers Hockey team won their second consecutive Pepsi Capital News Centre league championship this week, beating the regular season champion Red Wings 4-2 with a late empty net goal. One would think the victory would illicit a big celebration from these wily old veterans, but from all accounts the post-game festivities weren’t much differ-

ent than any other regular season game. A couple of cold drinks, some ribbing about the plays that went wrong and a few expressions of disbelief for the flashes of success when everything came together as planned. The enjoyment of just being at the rink with the guys and strapping on the old pads are the real reason this group continues to compete. With an average age of 50, a num-

j ber of the Raiders have been teammates off and on for the last 10 to 25 years. They come from a wide array of youth hockey levels and have moved through the adult recreation ranks, from the commercial leagues, to the +35 age group and last season into the +45 senior league. Most are past or present minor hockey coaches and voluteers, See Old-timersA17

McMillan learns from teammates McMillan from A14 player, he has areas we want him to shore up, we think he can do more offensively, but that will come in time,” Foligno continued. “We know he can give us more and we’re always trying to help players realize their full potential. We’ve been very demanding on Brandon and he’s responded pretty well to that.” As is the case for any newcomer to the NHL, McMillan found the speed and physical aspects of the game the most difficult adjustments to make. But perhaps making

that learning curve a little less severe for the speedy forward was the opportunity to witness some of his veteran teammates ply their trade on a daily basis: namely Teemu Selanne, Ryan Getzlaf, Corey Perry and Bobby Ryan. “Getting to watch those guys every day, to watch what they do, you can’t help but pick up things from each of them,” he said. “Selanne, he just loves the game, he has fun with it every day. That rubs off on you. When you see him enjoying it the way he does, it makes you want to do the same.” One of the disappoint-

ing turns during McMillan’s rookie season in the NHL was the Ducks’ first-round exit from the playoffs last week at the hands of the Nashville Predators. Still, there are more than a few positives for McMillan to build on from his first tour of duty in the big time. “At first it was a bit surreal, but then as I got more comfortable, it was such a good experience. As a whole my first year of pro hockey was good, it was a lot of fun,” said McMillan, who insists he’s taking nothing for granted as he looks ahead to his

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future in the NHL. “I know I still have to come back next season and earn my spot again. I need to have a good summer, try to keep developing my game, and come back ready to go in the fall.” But before then, he plans to relax and enjoy some time off from the rigors of his rookie season in the pro ranks. McMillan and a couple of friends will head to Europe next week for a little vacation time in Italy and Greece. whenderson @kelownacapnews.com

WHL draft Kelowna and West Kelowna junior hockey teams are beginning the process of restocking the talent base on their teams. The Kelowna Rockets of the WHL are preparing for Thursday’s WHL bantam draft where teams will select the top players from second-year bantam players. For the first time ever the WHL bantam draft can be seen online at See WHL A17

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Falcons announce signing left-hander from Texas Falcons’ latest acquisition is multi-talented. r The Kelowna Falcons continue to announce player signings as the baseball season gets closer to opening at Elks Stardium. The Falcons latest announcement is the signing of pitcher Cody Dickson from Sam Houston State University. The left-handed freshman was a standout at Mansfield Summit high school in Texas. Over his junior and senior seasons he compiled a 15-6 mark

and holds the school record for career wins.

Dickson is a multitalented athlete playing

right-field and first base along with starting on the mound. As a result of his athleticism he has won a number of awards including; first team all-district utility player of the year, second team all-district pitcher and first team alldistrict sophomore of the year. The Mansfield, Texas native also excels in the classroom. He was named the Texas high school baseball coaches association academic all-state and scholar athlete in both 2009 and 2010. Dickson is attending Sam Houston on an academic scholarship and an

Predator shows support for Canucks In response to a petition launched by SUN FM Morning show hosts tKevin Lim and Sonia Sidhu, Predator Ridge tResort has temporarily changed its name to “Canucks Ridge” in support of the Vancouver Canucks. Having received over 200 signatures rallying for the name change, Canucks Ridge will be cheering on the home team all week as they face-off against the Nashville Predators in the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Guests who visit the resort will be greeted by a new Canucks Ridge sign and staff will don Vancouver Canucks jerseys as their new uniform. The golf courses will be revamped to reflect the name change as well, with Canucks Ridge flags on the greens, new golf cart signage and even the Canucks logo cut into the 18th fairway. “We were pleasantly surprised by the petition and all of us as Predator

Ridge felt that we should show our support for the home team. Go Canucks, go!” says Rod Cochrane, general manager of the resort. The Clubhouse Lounge at Canucks Ridge will be decorated in blue and green and patrons will enjoy a game night special—each will draw a player’s name and if that player scores a goal they’ll receive a complimentary drink.

Predator Ridge will also donate $25 to the Canucks Place Children’s Hospice for every goal scored during the series. Depending on the outcome of the games, The Vancouver Canucks and The Nashville Predators could play each other up until May 11th, during which fans of both teams are more than welcome to stay, play and watch the games at “Canucks Ridge.”

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athletic scholarship. He is a criminal justice major and Sam Houston’s program is ranked in the US top five. He would like to work with the FBI. On the mound Dickson loves to change speeds on hitters. His fastball runs inside on batters at a speed of 89-91mphs, but he’s also not afraid to come after a hitter with a very good change up and plus curveball. Being from Texas, Dickson is a Rangers fan and especially likes the play of Michael Young and Josh Hamilton. His pitching idol is of course Nolan Ryan.

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Q: First baseball memory? Hitting my first home run when I was nine in a little league game. Q: Favourite sport other than baseball? I love basketball. Q: What would be your super power? To be able to fly. Q: You’re a left-handed pitcher, any superstitions? Yes, lots of them. A couple of the big ones are; have to have Skittles before every game in the dugout and my right sock goes on first. Q: Who would play you in a movie about you? Kevin Costner

Q: Biggest Pet Peeve? When you’re walking in a crowded area and the person in front of you just stops. The Falcons and Sam Houston State have developed a wonderful relationship over the last three years and have been fortunate to have a number of key pitchers that have added to the success. In 2009 Cody Springer and Brent Powers were terrific before injuries sent them home early. Then last season closer Jordan Westra set a new Falcons single season record with 10 saves out of the pen.

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current seniors to get long-term care insurance. As with most types of insurance, the premium price increases as the person gets older. Also, the likelihood of qualifying for the insurance decreases as health conditions increase with age. We are living longer and need to be able to deal with the financial burden for medical treatment, health care and quality of life. There is a real chance that we might need to enter a long term care facility or receive special medical attention, especially towards the end of our lives. Depending on the level of care you may want or need, the cost may not be paid by your govern-

ment health plan. Many families are now realizing the amount of care that an elderly parent requires. As we age we should be prepared to have the resources to pay for our care whether it is in our home or in a long term care facility. There will also likely be fewer people available to care for us, so that may be another cost to get skilled people to care for us. Long-term care insurance helps cover the costs of the services and support necessary to maintain the day-to-day care should a chronic illness or cognitive impairment keep you from being able to perform the activities of

daily living. Some examples of the activities of daily living are dressing, feeding, toileting, transferring, continence and bathing. Or we may need continual supervision because of deteriorated mental ability. Homemaking services are meal preparation, cleaning and laundry. Even if you do have family available to assist, many seniors do not want their children to help them with toileting or bathing. Care may be provided in the home, the community or in a facility that provides long term care. A long term care facility has services performed by or under the continual supervision of a physician

or registered nurse in the facility 24 hours a day. The long-term care facility must be the insured person’s primary place of residence while they remain physically dependent. Various insurance companies offer longterm Care insurance, each with its own options. Now is the time to research long-term care insurance. Younger people should also consider this insurance as they would more likely qualify and their premiums would be lower. Sharen Marteny is a services consultant for seniors in Kelowna. 250-212-1257 www.seniorsconsulting.net

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NEWS ▼ AROUND TOWN

With the arrival of Albert Baldeo, heaven just got funnier

eaven just became a whole lot funnier—and the current residents of Paradise Forever had better like poetry because they are in for a bunch of it. Some of it, not even all that good. Regardless, Earth’s loss is heaven’s gain as we say farewell to the physical form of Kelowna’s beloved Rev. Albert Baldeo. As I mentioned to Mayor Sharon Shepherd a few days ago, if anyone ever had a guaranteed reserved seat in heaven, surely it is Albert. Like many Okanagan residents I had the honour and pleasure of knowing Albert for many, many moons and we shared a variety of conversations together over the years. The majority of those chats were filled with uplifting comments, humour, and wit – however we also shared a few heart rending moments, hugs and tears. To say he was an inspiration and a motivation would be as obvious as calling rain wet. Throughout my younger life I wavered back and forth on my faith and belief in the Supreme Being many of us call God. A life-threatening and life-altering moment some 20 years ago however affirmed my belief in a greater power. On several occasions, Albert and I engaged in philosophical discussions about our shared thoughts and while we certainly did not agree on many aspects (I’m not huge on

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Charlie Hodge church or organized religion per se), we agreed to disagree and relished in our shared spiritual faith. (I always wanted to enter a three-way dialogue with Albert and my Anglican Church minister brother – but unfortunately that never occurred). I remember two particular occasions where I sought out Albert’s wisdom and comfort and on both occasions he invigorated me with a renewed spirit for life and after life. The latest of those two discussions took place less than three months ago when we discussed facing death in the face. He ended the conversation with a typical Albert gem. “I shall most certainly go before you Charlie and as it is said I shall help prepare a place for you. Don’t hurry – but when you arrive we’ll have a party. And don’t worry – I will not mention a word to Saint Peter that you were a politician.” Typical Albert – always willing to help and often with a twinkle in his eye. Thank you for everything you ever did for this community and this world Albert. You truly made this planet a better place to exist on. And hopefully, with

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or telephone me at 250979-7254. ••• The City of Kelowna wants your input to help create a new downtown plan that will guide development of the downtown core. The plan will incorporate the entire downtown from Harvey Avenue north to Clement Avenue and from the lakefront east to Richter Street. The plan looks at land use, public spaces,

mobility, and economic factors to support living, working, and playing downtown. An intensive multiday facilitated workshop, referred to as a charrette, will take place June 7 to 11, bringing together a broad range of stakeholder groups and interested members of the public. Residents are encouraged to drop by the Royal Anne Hotel on Bernard Avenue to comment on the concept as it evolves

throughout that week. A public open house will complete the planning process on Saturday, June 11. A new information sharing blog was launched recently, kelowna.ca/mydowntown, as another means to engage the community in conversation. The city’s growing social media presence lets residents choose how to interact with the city to stay informed and have

their say about the downtown plan through Facebook.com/mydowntownkelowna, or twitter @ cityofkelowna using hash tag #mydowntown. To get involved or learn more, subscribe to e-Updates at Kelowna.ca/ mydowntown. For more information, contact: Andrew Gibbs, project manager at 250-469-8836. Charlie Hodge is a Kelonwa writer. hodgepodge 2@shaw.ca

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or many passionate mountain bikers, the start of the mountain bike season was months ago, but for many of us mere mortal riders the season doesn’t really get under way until the snow level ascends past the top of Kelowna’s East Bench. Now that we’ve had our first good taste of the usual Okanagan spring sunshine and the snowline is slowly retreating, we’re starting to see a striking increase in the number of mountain-bike related injuries rolling into our clinic. The most dramatic injuries, of course, come from bad falls or accidents and in many cases these are an unavoidable downside of what for many riders is the risk that draws them to the sport. But beyond these, there are really two main categories of mountain bike injuries and, happily, both are highly preventable. I’ll call the first category The Reluctant Gladiator injury. This refers to injuries that arise simply because a rider opts not to invest in, or wear, protective armour, in particular the lower extremity shin and knee protectors for their

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love just because a little stick or rock kicked up off their tire on the descent, or because they fell hard, without protective guards, ending up with severe haematomas that impair function of their lower limb or knee. What can seem like an innocuous bruising at the time can often swell to become a mass that, if not treated appropriately, can actually develop into

a permanent scar mass and, in extreme cases, bone formation within the lump itself. Don’t underestimate the burden of the haematoma! Depending on its location, a haematoma can keep an athlete away from weight-bearing sports for weeks or months. The second category of injuries I’ll call the Bane of the Low-rider. One of the most common injuries seen in the early-season for the mountain biking crowd is that of irritation of the knee cartilage due to improper seat height while pedaling under load. This occurs when cyclists ride with their seats set too low as they often do for the descent, since it helps them keep their balance and their weight back for rough downhill sections. Unfortunately, lowering the seat increases flexion at the knee, which in turn increases the compression loading of both the cartilage on the back side of the knee cap and also the cartilage deep within the knee joint itself. This can often leave them vulnerable to the development of small or large tears.

A simple solution is to take the time to stop and reset your seat height when you reach an uphill section, since it is often the strain of climbing that puts undue stress on the knees; or you can invest in an adjust on the fly hydraulic seat post. Sometimes cartilage problems stem not just from keeping your seat too low, but from riding a bike that is not properly set up to fit your body type. Both problems can be easily diagnosed by getting the correct information from your physiotherapist, some of whom are qualified to provide bike-fitting services. If not, they can refer you to someone who can. I love to get out on my mountain bike and I personally do whatever it takes to make sure preventable injuries don’t keep me out of the saddle. Hopefully some of these tips can make sure you stay on yours, and out of the physiotherapy clinic this summer. See you on the trails. Tyler Dyck is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manual Therapists and a founding partner of Sun City Physiotherapy. 250-861-8056 info@suncityphysiotherapy.com

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OCP10-0015 / Z10-0086 To amend a portion of the subject property to have the future land use designation changed from single/two unit residential to Public Service Utilities and Major Park/Open space; to amend a portion of the subject property to have the future land use designation changed from Major Park/Open Space to Public Service Utilities; to amend a portion of the subject property to have the future land use designation changed from Public Service Utilities to Major Park/Open Space; To rezone a portion of the subject property from the CD2 - Kettle Valley Comprehensive Development zone to the P3 - Parks and Open Space Zone and P4 - Utilities zone to reﬂect the accurate boundaries of the park/open space and the footprint of the expanded Adams water treatment facility. Applicant/Owner: City of Kelowna The Advisory Planning Commission is a forum for citizen input in the planning process. The Commission is made up of nine citizens who make recommendations to Council on community and neighbourhood plans, rezoning applications and development permits. INFO: 250 469 8626

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OUT AND ABOUT ▼ RV

Recreational vehicles designed for cost-conscious travellers Kevin Parnell STAFF REPORTER

With the price of gas going through the roof, the cost of jumping into a motorhome or RV seems to be rising out of many people’s price range. But there is a new option for cost-conscious travelers looking to still have the comfort of a motorhome, without the huge gas bill. A new breed of motorhomes are being offered for sale in Kelowna, a style that has been popular in Europe for many years where the cost of fuel is well above what we Canadians pay. The 2011 Itasca-Reyo is a smaller motorhome built on a Mercedes Benz turbo-diesel chassis. “This is all based on something that has worked in Europe for years,” said Jason Friesen, the vice president and sales manager at Voyager RV. “When things started to change for our fuel mileage they went to Europe and tried to find out what had been working

there because they had been dealing with high costs of fuel before us.” What they found was smaller units and what is now available is the 2011 Reyo. It’s a 25-foot motorhome that maximizes storage and living space with a unique design. “It’s a new mindset, a new design,” said Friesen. “The standard motorhome box has been the same for so many years. Some of the manufacturers have stepped out of what is normal. They believe it will change the industry.” Using the MercedesBenze engine improves the fuel economy. According to Friesen a standard motorhome gets between eight and 10 miles per gallon, while the Reyo can get 18 to 20 mpg. “That’s completely unheard of for a motorhome,” said Friesen. “You’re not sacrificing anything as far as amenities. It seems like a lot of customers are looking to get a little smaller. The industry is trending towards smaller units.”

A short hallway separates the living area from a master bedroom. The driver and passenger seats swivel to face the living area to increase seating space. There is a built in generator, automatic jacks, leather throughout, a separate bathroom. Other amenities include microwave and convection oven, a stainless steel range and drawers and cabinets built to maximize storage. Another difference from the big diesel units is the price with the Reyo costing around $150,000 compared to bigger diesels coming in as much as $235,000. Friesen said the Reyo comes at a nice time and the recession forced the industry to make some changes. “This is a great thing,” he said. “The recession hit the RV industry but it was a bit of a bonus. It hurt but things like this where all of the sudden the industry said we need to start getting into things that are a bit innovative. That’s what

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Before you get your RV out for another year, there are several things you need to do to have a trouble free RV season. Here are some things to check for. • Reinstall batteries if they were removed, or check the electrolyte levels of the batteries. Check the state of charge with either a voltmeter or a hydrometer. • Inspect the inside of your unit for water damage and the outside for

potential leaks. Open up all cabinets and check all corners. Check below all windows, around all roof vents, and ceiling lights. Any discoloration would be an indication of possible leaks. Outside, look for cracks or openings in the caulking around side walls, roof. • Check to see if you have propane in the coach container. Verify the last time your propane system was inspected and leak tested. This needs to be done by a RV technician at the minimum of every two years.

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THERE ARE SEVERAL THINGS YOU NEED TO DO TO HAVE A TROUBLE FREE RV SEASON.

bypass for the water heater still in the bypass mode, connect a hose to your city water connection. Turn the water on and run the taps in the coach until you have no more color-

ing of the antifreeze. Run all the taps, flush the toilet and run water through both hot and cold. Once the water runs clear for all taps, and then you can turn the bypass into the normal mode. This will allow you to fill the hot water tank. Once the hot water tank is full of water, you can run it through the cycle on 120VAC and also with propane as a fuel. • If you have a towed vehicle, hook it up and make sure that the hitch is working properly. Once you are hooked up you can connect your trailer

lights up and verify that all lights work. • On a motorized unit check all under hood fluid levels before you start the engine. Automatic transmission fluid level must be checked with the vehicle running and up to normal operating temperature. • If the RV is equipped with slideouts make sure that they all open and close fully and are sealed in both the open and closed positions. • Check the leveling sytem/jacks that they retract fully and move back

to a support position. If your unit is equipped with awnings, make sure they all open and close and the condition of the fabric is good. • Check the air pressure in all tires.This needs to be checked when the tires are cold and the pressure should be as recommended by the coach manufacturer. Okanagan College is holding its 14th annual RV Owners’ Lifestyle seminar June 24-27. Al Cohoe instructs Okanagan College’s RV Service program.

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Technology aids off-road recreation with better ATVs Kevin Parnell STAFF REPORTER

When it comes to getting out and about in the Okanagan backcountry, perhaps nothing can get you further off the beaten track than an ATV. And when it comes to ATVs, modern technology has made the off road units more powerful, more comfortable and more family friendly. “We are in God’s country here in the Okanagan,” said Jason Cooley, business manager for Kelowna’s Banner Recreational Products. “There is so much available to you out your backdoor and it’s open terrain. One of the advantages of an ATV is you can see so much terrain through your ride and you’re not necessarily going to be as fatigued as if you have hiked all that way.” ATV’s have come a long way since they became popular and were introduced to people interested in getting out into the wild. Cooley says there are many ways that the

machines of today are so much more rider-friendly than decades ago. “It’s a far cry from the big red days of the early eighties,” said Cooley. “They haven’t really changed in the looks department but the manufacturers are in stiff competition and that breeds better technology and the consumer wins. The machines are lighter and the parts are more durable. In recent years they have become fuel injected, they have power steering, electronic fuel management and there are onboard computers. With the modern fuel injection they get great fuel consumption.” Another area where ATV’s are growing in is the number of families getting involved in the sport. There are smaller machines that a child can start getting involved in the sport. The type of ATV depends largely on the skill of the child involved. While a typical adult machine at Banner Rec. goes anywhere from 400 cc to 800 cc with speeds that can reach 120 km/h, be-

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ginner machines are available as low as 70 cc. “We do have machines that are adequate for children starting out and you can work your way up through our product line,” said Cooley. “Kids should be made aware of the hazards of the machines. Our 70 cc machines come with a throttle that can be governed so you can limit their speed.” With plenty of power at your fingertips, safety is paramount when hopping on your off road vehicle. There is no licensing system so it’s up to individual riders to be responsible when riding. “Obviously there is no ATV police so you need to behave appropriately for the benefit of the sport,” said Cooley. “You don’t want to go into mother nature and rip it to shreads. You’d like to go in and tread lightly and leave a light imprint. There is a social responsibility where you want to behave as you would like to be treated.” Bottom line in the world of ATV’s is to

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HOPPING on an ATV is a great way to get into the backcountry, but riders need to take into account safety and social responsibility issues before ripping it up. choose a machine that is well suited to your experience and what you want to use the ATV for. There are many different types from high performance to utility. “What type of ma-

chine you want depends on your individual needs. Through a series of questions we find out what the customer is ideally looking for and what they want the machine to do,” said Cooley. “We’re all in-

terested in different things. Some want durability, others want power and performance and others are looking for all of the above.” Cooley adds that the best philosophy once you

head out into nature is to tread lightly and respect other users of the backcountry. You can find the latest in ATVs at Banner Red in McCurdy Place. kparnell@kelownacapnews.com

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Rowing on Okanagan Lake is not just fun, it’s good for you The appeal of rowing on Okanagan Lake is that rowing is a unique fullbody, low-impact aerobic sport. Combining the health aspect with Okanagan Lake’s scenery, beautiful sunrises and sunsets, calm and warm water and easy access to the lake makes this the sport for all ages and abilities. As well as the health aspect, the cost of rowing is relatively inexpensive. An annual membership at Kelowna Rowing Club allows three times a week sessions through spring, summer and fall What is the appeal when many people seem to prefer the motorboats? For some, it’s the stillness of the lake and the silence before or after the busyness of a work day; for others, it’s the full body aerobic workout on the water. What could be nicer

than being on the lake, exercising, being part of a crew with fellow rowers, in a totally environmentally friendly environment? Rowing is a zero emissions sport, preserving and mixing with nature and not harming it. How can people get involved? Kelowna Rowing Club has an excellent introduction to rowing with a six session “Learn to Row” program. On completion, you can join the crews, get into the boat, tie into your shoes and foot stretchers, push off, then ‘lean on the oars’ and be enthralled by the wonderful healthy low impact sport of rowing. Once you start, you will find it addictive. Alternatively, as a corporate team of five, you could take part in the Kelowna Rowing Club Corporate Challenge which runs from the beginning of May to the end of June.

This is a great way to learn how to row and compete against fellow rowers. Is Okanagan Lake suitable for rowing? Okanagan Lake has great potential as a rowing lake – it is big and there is lots of room for everyone and every water sport. The two major challenges to rowing are weather and other boaters. Weather is dealt with by common sense: Rowing early in the day when it is more likely to be calm, teaching new rowers how to read the water and the weather, not rowing in dangerous conditions and getting off the lake if sudden changes make it necessary (and yes, boats have been walked back to the club – another advantage of their light weight!). Sound like something for you? Contact: coach@KelownaRowingClub.ca or call 250-859-8936.

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Forest fire fears help snuff out camping tradition Barry Gerding EDITOR

It is a tradition that all outdoors campers look forward to—hanging out around the campfire on a summer evening. Whether it’s cooking marshmallows, enjoying a tasty beverage or just staring into the fire and letting your mind drift off to other thoughts, the idea of sitting around the campfire is a highlight of any family camping trip. But the extreme forest fire conditions of recent years have doused that idea for Okanagan area campers in July and August in recent years. The burning fuels lying on the ground of the

forest floor dry up from the heat and a lack of rain are closely monitored by the forest service in deciding if or when the campfire ban is invoked. And it’s not a decision to take lightly because it will generate a reaction, admits Kim Steinbart, with the Kamloops regional forest service fire centre office responsible for the Thompson-Okanagan region. “We get flack if we do it (impose a campfire ban) and flack if we don’t,” says Steinbart. “There are people on both sides of the coin. I don’t think we can ever please everybody. “We realize the campfire is a big part of camping, but we have to think

safety first. We have to think of the risk because unfortunately not everyone is diligent in putting out their campfires…and when you are surrounded in the bush by combustible materials, that becomes a concern.” As options when a campfire ban is invoked, you can use an outdoor lantern to gather around, or Steinbart said portable campfire units elevated off the ground and with a 15-centimetre maximum flame height are permitted. “The big benefit with the propane-fueled portable campfire units is you flick a switch to turn them on and off. There is no smouldering of embers

The benefits of boating With so many opportunities for boating fun available today, there’s no reason why anyone can’t take advantage of the benefits that recreational boating has to offer. Check out our list of the top reasons to get into boating: • Boating improves quality of life The minute you start to move through the water, you’ll notice how easy it is to leave your troubles behind. Recreational boating provides a con-

structive outlet for family entertainment that reduces stress and provides enriching opportunities for self discovery, whether it’s learning how to water ski or simply enjoying the warm glow of an evening sunset. • Boating is an affordable recreation alternative These days many boats can be financed for as little as $200 a month. You’ll find a marine lender really understands what your needs are and they

will work with you to arrange for financing that works for you. • Boating fun helps you bond with friends and family. In a recent study, relaxing with family and friends was listed as a favourite boating activity (along with fishing and exploring the outdoors). In other words, to many people the best part about boating doesn’t revolve around the latest waterskiing tricks or fish caught.

like with a real fire. But regardless, it has to be ULC or CSA approved to be used under campfire ban

conditions.” While a century ago, campfire bans would have been unheard of, Stein-

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A FULL MOON rises over West Point Lake, which meanders for some 35 miles along the border between Georgia and Alabama. Its 525 miles of shoreline provide myriad prospects for birding.

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LAGRANGE, GA.—Look! Up in the skies! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, wait…it is a bird after all! Lots and lots of birds! For birdwatchers, Georgia’s West Point Lake is a hidden treasure with plenty of gems waiting to be discovered, like a rare ivory gull that winged its way into the hearts of many a birder across the South. In recent memory here at West Point Lake, January 2010 stands out for two reasons: It was

cold, as cold a January as anyone could remember for a very long time, with lots of ice and subfreezing temperatures, but it was also the year the ivory gull paid an unexpected visit to this 26,000acre lake near LaGrange. The visit by the ghostly white bird was one of those singular occasions that drew flocks of birdwatchers to the shores of the lake, one of Georgia’s largest and certainly one of the most beautiful with its habitat of pine and hardwood forests, freshwater wetlands and wildflower-filled fields. Lazily laid out among West Georgia’s rolling hills, the lake and its bird-perfect habitat draw

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singular occasions that drew flocks of birdwatchers to the shores of West Point Lake. Normally the bird inhabitants Arctic ice floes and snowfields, not the woods of a Georgia lake. Golden Pond? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The loooonnns, the loo-oonnns! Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re welcoming us back!â&#x20AC;? Yes, loons love this lake, too, and come back again and again. Watch for glimpses of common loons and horned and pied-billed grebes. Just about any species of duck paddles in or flies over the cold, clear water, which presents lots of opportunities to test your duck-identifying skills. As with most of Georgia, the brilliantly-hued wood ducks hang around pretty much all year, but you can also see mallards and, on that rarest of occasions, the American black ducks in winter. How much wood would a woodpecker peck if a woodpecker could peck wood? Plenty. Na-

ture takes care of its own so that means any dead or dying trees are perfect fodder for these noisy but gorgeous birds. Watch for red-headed and downy varieties or listen for the jungle-like calls of the pileated woodpecker before starting to search for them high among the tall pines. They cling like kudzu to big tree branches, excavating their nests with a series of pecking that they fire off like a barrage of bullets. Always a favorite bird sighting around West Point Lake, these skillful drillers are also quite adept at keeping the insect population way down. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The best time for birders to come to the lake is from October through April,â&#x20AC;? says one dedicated LaGrange birder. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Who

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When is it OK to visit lands that have been struck by disaster? Gary A. Warner CONTRIBUTOR

What is the line between being a ghoul and a do-gooder when it comes to visiting a recent disaster area? It’s a question to be asked again when the crisis in Japan finally abates. But what is an appropriate waiting period to visit a country hit by a magnitude 9 earthquake and 20-foot-high tsunami that killed thousands of people in northeastern Japan and created a nuclear radiation crisis? In natural disasters of recent years, the question of tourism lingered in the background during the immediate aftermath. Vacationers risk seeming inhumane if they continue with plans too soon. But many countries go out of their way to encourage travelers and their dollars to return as soon as possible, particularly in areas where tourism is a major part of the economy. Decisions have to sometimes be made quickly and with incomplete information. A friend and colleague of mine had planned for months to take a three-week “dream trip” with his wife, hiking and camping on the South Island of New Zealand. It was a huge investment of time and money. But just days before they were to leave, a magnitude 6.3 earthquake devastated the main city of Christchurch, killing 65 people. In the immediate aftermath, my colleague had a difficult decision to make. Was he making matters worse by traveling to New Zealand and taking up resources that might go to help those struggling to rebuild their lives? Should he shift his trip to Australia, a place he had much less interest in visiting? Or should he ditch the vacation altogether, knowing that time and circumstance might conspire to never allow him to make the journey again? His decision was made easier when a few days after the earthquake, the national tourism office in New Zealand began urging visitors not to cancel their trips. My friend tweaked his plans to drop a stay in central Christchurch, but otherwise went off on a tour of the beautiful countryside. A ghoul? No, he and others who didn’t cancel their plans were considered heroes by the region’s government. “We’re very pleased that a lot of travelers have

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ONE OF JAPAN’S most famous tourist spots is the Great Buddha of Kamakura,

a 13th-century bronze of sublime peacefulness that sits on a hill overlooking Sagami Bay nearYokohama. chosen to push ahead with their plans to holiday,” Tim Hunter, a local tourism official, told the New Zealand Herald. “In the months ahead we’re going to need people to support us, and one tangible way they can do that is to continue using Christchurch.” The story in Japan is different. In the hours immediately after the earthquake, it appeared that there had been relatively little damage. No tow-

ers tumbled in Tokyo. Narita Airport reopened relatively quickly. It was only with the appearance of video after video of tsunami damage along the northeastern coast that the gravity of the situation worsened. Unlike New Zealand, the situation worsened with each day. The death toll, originally thought to top out in the hundreds, jumped to thousands, then tens of thousands. The

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Americans, according to the Japan National Tourist Organization. The organization’s website has no recommendation on whether visitors should stay home or go. It does feature a red-lettered link to resources such as airlines, airports, embassies and the latest information on power blackouts in Tokyo. But there is no “please don’t come” message. In the days immediately after the earthquake, there were scattered reports of tour groups planning to visit within weeks. The U.S. State Department initially issued only a “travel alert” suggesting Americans delay any trips until after April 1. I’ve traveled to Japan a half dozen times, and the nation prides itself on its resilience. The assumption, I believe, was for as quick a rebound as possible. The nation would mourn its dead, but also work quickly to fix the damage and get back to business. Only the nuclear crisis has upset this balance and undercut the national stoicism. Early April is a crucial period for tourism— the famous sakura matsuri—the cherry blossom festival season that draws visitors from all over the world. Japanese gather under the flowering pink and white trees for afterwork and weekend parties called hanami. Early spring is also the time of the domestic “Golden Week,” when four national holidays are celebrated over eight days. The week is a rare extended vacation for the famously workaholic nation, and veteran foreign travelers know to

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CUISINE from Jude’s kitchen Bal's Indian eats We had a delightful dinner the other night, with really exotic and unusual flavours, yet it was really simple to prepare, thanks to Bal Arneson’s latest book: Bal’s Quick and Healthy Indian. This woman has terrific taste buds, combined with lots of imagination and it adds up to some really unusual dishes that are often a fusion of East and West. She’s very conscious of the importance of eating healthy and of the time constraints on most of us, so this is a combination of healthy and flavourful, and dishes that are pretty quick to make. I’m really enjoying her first book, Everyday Indian, and I get the feeling this one is going to be every bit as good. If I didn’t already have it, I’d love to receive this book as a Mother’s Day gift, especially accompanied by a dinner made out of it. And, the following dishes would be good candidates as they’re pretty straightforward to make and scrumptious. Giving Mom a break from making all the meals on her special day is a great tradition to carry on or begin. It shows you appreciate the effort she puts into planning and preparing family meals day after day and thanks her for it at the same time. Homemade with love is probably one of the most memorable gifts you can give anyone, whether it’s a simple card or a sophisticated four course meal. I would highly recommend this book with its appetizing full-colour photos and its hints and tips about nutrition and cooking. These are not hot and spicy recipes, but recipes that provide complex, unusual flavours and flavour combinations. You don’t have to be a lover of East Indian food to enjoy this book; you just have to love good food. If that sounds like you, perhaps you—or your favourite mom—would enjoy my new book, Jude’s Kitchen, published by the Okanagan Institute, which is now available wherever books are sold. JUDIE STEEVES / CAPITAL NEWS

Bal's Spicy Raita I make a cucumber raita all the time, but this was quite different in flavour and we loved it. I have a large patch of mint in the garden and now I know how to make better use of it. I think it would be delicious in my cucumber raita as well. 1 c. (250 ml) plain, low-fat yogurt 1 tbsp. (15 ml) chopped mint 1 tbsp. (15 ml) minced chives

Mint & Ginger Chicken Kabobs

1 tbsp. (15 ml) lemon juice 1 tsp. (5 ml) grainy mustard salt and pepper to taste This dip can be made ahead of time and it will keep well in the refrigerator for three or four days. Combine all the ingredients in a small serving bowl and stir until well mixed. Makes one cup.

Bal's Mango Lassi This is a cooling, soothing drink which is perfect on a hot day or after a spicy meal. 3 medium ripe mangoes 1 c. (250 ml) plain yogurt 1 tbsp. (15 ml) crushed pistachios 4 drops rosewater

1 c. (250 ml) cold water 1 c. (250 ml) crushed ice Peel and pit the mango and crush the pistachio nuts, then combine all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth.

This may seem like an odd combination of ingredients, but it all works very well together. I marinated the chicken for a couple of hours. I didn’t have chicken breasts so I used thigh pieces and they were wonderfully tender and moist. Jars of tamarind pulp are available in the specialty section of large grocery stores, or in specialty stores. Bal recommends serving this with the 2009 Pinot Blanc by Lake Breeze Vineyards, but we tried it with the Mission Hill reserve 2008 Pinot Blanc. It was luscious and full of complex flavours that went well with the many flavours in the kabobs. We had a few left over and found they made an excellent lunch, served cold in a pita bread the next day. 1/2 c. (125 ml) finely-chopped mint 2 tbsp. (30 ml) tamarind pulp 2 tbsp. (30 ml) grapeseed oil 1 tbsp. (15 ml) freshly-grated ginger 1 tbsp. (15 ml) garam masala

1 tbsp. (15 ml) brown sugar salt to taste 1 lb. (500 g) boneless, skinless chicken 6 metal or wooden skewers Cut chicken breasts into 1.5-inch pieces. In a large bowl, combine the mint, tamarind pulp, oil, ginger, garam masala, brown sugar and salt and mix well. Stir in the chicken. Cover the bowl and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to two hours. Pre-heat the barbecue to medium heat. If using wooden skewers, soak them in watr for 30 minutes before using. Thread the chicken onto skewers. Grill the kabobs on the pre-heated barbecue for 15 or 20 minutes, turning frequently to make sure all sides are evenly cooked. Serve with Spicy Raita. Serves 4.

Contact Jude’s Kitchen at The Kelowna Capital News, 2495 Enterprise Way, Kelowna, B.C. , V1X 7K2; jsteeves@kelownacapnews.com

Some simple guidelines for readers of Jude's Kitchen There are some basics about my cooking that you should know about in using the recipes created for Jude’s Kitchen. *I mean a large egg when a recipe calls for an egg *usually, butter and margarine are interchangeable *usually, salt and pepper is added to your taste *I generally use sea salt

*fresh ingredients top frozen or canned *organic products are my first choice *wherever possible, I use whole grains, not processed *include a variety of them, when possible *wherever possible, I use fresh herbs *fewer quantities of dried herbs are needed than fresh

*I use extra virgin olive oil *I use grapeseed or olive oil to cook with *I don’t deep fry *feel free to substitute. I do *have fun in the kitchen *encourage others to as well

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Shifting your perspective can lead to your empowerment

ften times when we are faced with challenges and adversities in life we tend to ask questions like “Why me? Why now?” and “Why this?” Asking “why” questions will perpetually keep you in victim thinking. In order to shift into a position of empowerment you need to give up asking “why” and start asking “what am I going to do about it now?” This shift in perspective requires both strength and courage. What I have discovered for myself is that I need to surrender the outcome and trust that whatever my experience is in life, be it perceived as positive or negative, is leading me somehow to a greater expression and

EMOTIONAL RESCUE

Annie Hopper realization of my highest good. Some might argue that this is Pollyanna thinking – but the bottom line for me is that this line of thinking changes my perspective of my life circumstance from feeling victimized by life to an experience of learning. And, ultimately, in this I am thrown into an experience of profound growth. Not always a pleasant experience, I might add, but invaluable nonetheless. We all experience

challenges and adversity in our lives – this is an undeniable truth. However it is not the event itself that determines our experience, but rather how it is handled and defined that determines its ultimate effect on us, be it positive or negative. But what I find happens is that it can be difficult to separate the experience in my life from my human emotions attached to it. It’s challenging to see the larger spiritual picture when I am immersed in the human emotion around it. In the book Why Me, Why this Why Now, author Robin Norwood states, “Usually we base our evaluation of whatever is occurring on how we feel when it is happen-

ing—comfortable or uncomfortable, satisfied or dissatisfied, happy or depressed. “When the life we’re leading is unfolding the way we anticipated, we assume we are doing things correctly. Conversely, if life is handing us an adversity we tend to think that there must be something wrong.” On a human level we tend to classify adversity as suffering. On a spiritual plane, our soul sees adversity as an opportunity for expansion, expression and enlightenment. Your suffering can actually act as a stepping stone to personal and global transformation. As you come to terms with and embrace your challenges in life, you can begin to see the gifts that may be present within the

experience. Instead of asking “why me,” ask yourself “what wisdom have I gained from this experience?” Has this challenge given me a deeper understanding of myself? Has this challenge led me to a deeper level of compassion for both myself and others? Has this challenge allowed me to assist others who are suffering? Has this challenge strength-

environment and is reused again and again. Increases to our population, the growth of industry and agriculture and the effects of climate change all place enormous pressure on our water supply.” “What people forget is even when they have a large supply of water it still costs a lot to get that water to the tap. There are infrastructure costs like treatment plants and it takes energy to pump water from treatment plants around the community,” Foster noted. “And after water is used and it goes down the drain, many people forget that it has to be carried through pipes to a water

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Providing proper dental care for someone with autism

utism spectrum is a relatively common disorder of neurological development that is characterized by several criteria: impaired communication, impaired social interaction, and restrictive, repetitive behaviour. The manifestations of autism spectrum range from severe impairment to high functioning individuals who are able to communicate quite well, but may have a distinctly odd social approach, and narrowly focused interests. A dental appointment for an individual with autism can be a challenging event, for the patient,

family, care all YOUR CHILDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S but imposand the ORAL HEALTH sible. dental team. Besides Pediatthe behavric denioural chaltal oflenges that fices Alan Milnes & individsee pauals with Terry Farquhar autism can tients with all present kinds of special needs, de- with, the dental problems velopmental conditions, they experience are just and disabilities. like everyone else. Children with autOften the challenge ism often have sensitivwith dental visits is an exity to sensory stimulation, tension of the challenge and can find loud sounds, with daily home care, so lights, smells, and touchpatients have the potening overwhelming. tial to have severe dental Dental visits generally problems. involve all of these things, One of the many wonand as such, can elicit paderful things about the tient responses that make autism spectrum disorders

is that affected individuals often have a terrific affinity for routines, and an excellent memory. Many parents of children with autism will say that their children recall even seemingly minor events with incredible clarity. These features can be harnessed during an office orientation program to provide predictable, repetitive experiences that can be altered in small increments over time to allow individuals to adapt to new situations smoothly. Patients are brought to the office for several orientation visits to familiarize them with the office, people and process-

es. This process teaches children, and parents, new behaviour which they will use at future dental visits. This can be a very effective desensitizing process in the dental environment. This process is identical to that used in applied behavioural analysis (ABA) and relationship development intervention (RDI) therapies. Not all patients will benefit from this process, but it is helpful in a great many circumstances. When dental treatment is required, often patients who have completed this process will be successful receiving care in the office

with or without a relaxing agent such as nitrous oxide, or laughing gas. For others, however, another treatment method such as sedation or general anesthetic is required. Pediatric dentists have advanced training to treat children with special needs, including autism, and do so on a daily basis. Individualized care is provided based on individual needs. Many patients do very well for most things, however, sometimes just doing an examination can create a lot of commotion. That said, the kids are great and no worse for wear at the end of the day. Many times the par-

ents and caregivers are more stressed by the appointment than the child. The bottom line is that individuals with autism need dental care just like everyone else. Much of the time all it takes is practice and understanding on the part of the caregivers and the dental team, and what results is a healthy, friendly relationship that makes the dental visit something to look forward to. Alan Milnes and Terry Farquhar are certified specialists in pediatric dentistry at 101180 Cooper Rd. Pedodocs@shaw.ca www.okanagandental careforkids.com

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FOSTER, COLL

- (of Winﬁeld) Peacefully on April 25, 2011 at Vancouver General Hospital. Survived by his loving family: wife, Naomi of 29 years; daughter, Leigha; son, Carsen; brothers, Herbie, Tony and Stuart. Coll will also be missed dearly by his numerous loyal friends. Predeceased by parents, William and Pearl Foster. A celebration of Coll’s life will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, May 7, 2011 at Everden Rust Funeral Services, 1910 Windsor Road, Kelowna. Reception to follow. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations to the Red Cross, would be appreciated. Arrangements in care of Everden Rust Funeral Services, (250) 860-6440. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.everdenrust.com

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MCLEOD, IAN EWAN Our beloved husband and father passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on April 19, 2011 at Kelowna Hospice surrounded by family. Ian was born on July 27, 1927 in Stewart, B.C., the northern mining town that would be his home for most of his life. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Vivian, daughter Nancy (Mihael Aksmanovic) and son Robert (Kristy Emery). He was the eldest of four children born to parents John and Catherine McLeod, predeceased by sisters Isabel and Janet, survived by brother and best buddy Donald (Christa). He is remembered by nieces and nephews Catherine McLeod-Seltzer, Bruce McLeod, John MacKay, Jean Alton, David Miller, Jennifer Woods and Rick Sanderson. Ian was “Shenner” to adoring grandchildren Tori, Marcus, John and Kate. Ian served in the Canadian army during WWII; following his discharge, he spent the late 1940’s and early 1950’s working as a miner and shift boss throughout British Columbia and Yukon. From 1952 to 2001 he proudly owned and operated the King Edward Hotel in Stewart, B.C. Ian served as mayor of Stewart for 15 years, and was an active leader for northern B.C., particularly in mining and resource development. In 2006, he published the stories of the mining pioneers in northwest B.C. titled “Prospectors, Promoters and Hard Rock Miners”. Throughout his life, Ian enjoyed the family cabin at Meziadin Lake, fishing, reading and numerous international travels. Ian was a very special man to the thousands who lived and worked in the Stewart -Hyder, Alaska area. He was gentle, caring and kind to everyone, and never hesitated to help those in need. He will be loved and remembered always. A celebration of Ian’s life will be held at the Boal Chapel, 1505 Lillooet Road on May 9, 2011 at 2:00PM in North Vancouver, B.C. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ian’s name may be made to the Salvation Army.“Hold Fast” Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com 250-860-7077.

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Edwin John Strachan passed away on April 27, 2011 at Kelowna, BC at the age of 85 years. Edwin was sadly predeceased by his brother William Leslie Strachan, and two sisters Frances Strachan and Isobel Costa. He will be remembered by his loving wife of 60 years Marie; daughter Penny (Leroy) Stein; sons Leslie (Shirley), and David (Anne); grandchildren Lisa (Jamie), Mark (Yunita), Cail, Clinton (Courtnee), Sarah (Jeff), Cameron (Katie), Carmen, Patrick, Sean, great grandchildren Mairin and William; sisters Margaret Bigler, Beth McHardy, Shirley Wishlove; brother Gordon (Arlene) Strachan and many nieces and nephews. Edwin enlisted with the Canadian Forces in Winnipeg in 1944, at the age of 18. He served in WWII with the Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada, and was wounded during the liberation of Holland. He spent one year with the occupation forces, with the Royal Winnipeg Rifles. After the war, Ed followed his family to Kelowna, and went to work with J.W. Hughes on the farm/orchard. After a few years, he moved on to Sun- Rype as a shipper/receiver, where he remained for 35 years. His free time was very ‘family centred’; he loved camping and the outdoors, and was a great sports fan – especially when it came to his children and grandchildren. He was a goal judge for over 25 years – officiating for the Packers and the Buckeroos. Ed was a dearly loved father, grandfather, great grandfather and good friend and will be missed by all who knew him. The family wished to extend a special “Thank You” to Dr. Hignell and the terrific staff at Kelowna General Hospital for the great care that Ed received. A private family service will be held. Memorial donations in Ed’s name may be made to the Kelowna Hospital Foundation, 2268 Pandosy Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 1T2. Ed has left a wonderful legacy of love Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mem.com. Arrangements in care of First Memorial Funeral Services, (250) 762-2299.

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BRUCE, PHYLLIS J. (nee Smith) Passed away on April 26, 2011 in Kelowna, BC at the age of 93 years. Survived by her husband of 68 years, Charles, children Allan (Margo) of West Kelowna, Dennis of Sydney, Karen (Don) Bennison of Kelowna, and Leslee (Colin) Scott of Kelowna; seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters: twin Kay Senay of Grand Forks and Bunny Smith of Dawson Creek, as well as many loving nieces and nephews. Phyllis was a very active, vibrant person. In Kelowna, Revelstoke and Kamloops, she was a leader in the artistic community, inspiring others to find their talent. Her wonderful paintings will be a cherished legacy. Over the years she was also a curler, skier, and golfer until her 89th year. In her early years in Kelowna, she was active in Kinettes and the Kinette Choir. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association (BC Chapter) www.chha.ca or the Canadian Red Cross www.canadianredcross.ca. A service to celebrate the life of Phyllis will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at 1:00 pm at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com 250-860-7077.

SWAINSON, P. ROY Passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2011 at the age of 87 years. Survived by his loving wife Betty; four sons: Clem Swainson (Katie) of Rocky Mountain House, AB, Jim Swainson (Vickie) of Red Deer, AB, Bill Swainson of Calgary, AB, Donald Swainson of Red Deer, AB, mother of his sons Margaret, four grandchildren: Tara, Jeffrey, Leigh and Jamie; one great grandson James; two step sons: David John (Joan) of Victoria, BC, Stephen John (Leslie) of Nanaimo, BC; three brothers: Stanley, Bryan and Jack; four sisters: Gerry, Helen, Pearl and Winnifred as well as extended family. Predeceased by two brothers, Alfred and Dick and grandson Cameron. Roy led an extraordinary, adventurous and successful life. He started out at a very young age maintaining a trap line over two winters west of Rocky Mountain House. He went on to join the Royal Canadian Navy at the tender age of 17 years old when the 2nd World War broke out. He served his country very proudly in the Naval Air Arm on the North Atlantic as a pilot and navigator. He received an honourable discharge in 1946 as a Lieutenant. Roy then went on to farm west of Red Deer for several years, raising turkeys and hogs. He moved on from that to many different ventures including those as an oilman, realtor, real estate developer, construction company owner, mining speculator, prospector among other ventures. The ultimate project for Roy was prospecting and seeing the Brussioff Baymag Mine through to production in 1982. He was the longest subscriber to the Northern Miner, receiving it for nearly 60 years. Roy was also an avid hunter , teaching his sons a deep respect for firearms at a very young age. When Roy and Betty retired they bought a house in Desert Hot Springs which they enjoyed for approximately 20 years. We will all remember Roy for his one of a kind personality and enduring character. He will hold a special place in our hearts and memories forever. No service by request. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Westbank Legion, #6-2525 Dobbin Road, Westbank, BC, V4T 2G1 (250-768-4330) or Central Okanagan Hospice Association Hospice House, 2035 Ethel Street, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 2Z6 Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com 250-860-7077.

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KLEPACHEK, RAYMOND PETER

Raymond after a short illness with cancer, passed away April 26th, 2011. Raymond is survived by his 3 children; Debbie (Kerry), Donna (Bruce) and Wesley; 4 grandchildren, Liza, Dillon, Jennifer and Stephen; 2 great grandchildren, Brooklyn and Brianna. Also to mourn is his brother Wayne (Brenda), sister Cecilia and mother Clara. Raymond loved life, curling, golďŹ ng and having coffee with his friends in the mornings. Raymond will be laid to rest in Edmonton with his Father. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, the family requests that donations be made to the Canadian Cancer Society 1633 Pandosy Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 1P6. Arrangements entrusted to Valleyview Funeral Home, Honored Provider of Dignity Memorial. Condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.valleyviewfuneralhome.com

ANDERSON, WILLIAM FORREST Born January 5th, 1930 passed away on April 27th, 2011 in Kelowna at the age of 81. Predeceased by his parents Archibald and Jean Anderson and two brothers, Robert and Archibald. He is survived by his loving wife Dorothy, two children, Carolynn and Stuart (Gerri), and ďŹ ve grandchildren. He retired after 30 years from Fortis (Inland Natural Gas Co.) as Safety and Training Superintendent. Many thanks to the caring palliative care nurses and Hospice House, and special thanks to Dr. Canning for his knowledgeable and compassionate care. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers donations may be made to Kelowna Hospice House or Missionaries of Charity, 185 Dunn Avenue Toronto, Ontario M6K 2S1. Funeral Service will be held on Monday May 2nd, 2011 at 10:00 A.M. at Holy Spirit Church, 1260 Neptune Road, Kelowna. Condolences to the family may be made at www.valleyviewfuneralhome.com Arrangements entrusted to Valleyview Funeral Home, Honoured Provider of Dignity Memorial.

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SKILLED FOSTER PARENTS We are currently recruiting highly skilled foster families to provide loving care and support to children and youth in the Central Okanagan. We have a number of opportunities available including ongoing and emergency placement homes. At this time, we speciďŹ cally need a home for a young man who is First Nation. He has experienced many challenges and barriers but more than anything else, this boy wants to live with a family, have friends and do meaningful activities. He has lots of energy and enjoys riding his bike and almost any outdoor physical activities. He is an awesome young man who requires the support of strong, caring and ďŹ&#x201A;exible caregivers. The successful candidates (preferably two people, co-parenting) will understand the importance of caring for our young people and will commit to being an integral part of the youthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s care team. The following skills are required: t DMFBS BOE UIPVHIUGVM VOEFSTUBOEJOH PG UIF FĂľFDUT PG '"4% BOE "%)% t UIF BCJMJUZ UP NPEFM TFMG SFTUSBJOU TFMG EJSFDUJPO BOE TFMG SFHVMBUJPO t FYDFMMFOU VOEFSTUBOEJOH PG UIF JNQPSUBODF PG QFSNBOFODZ BOE attachment t B QPTJUJWF iDBO EPw BUUJUVEF BOE FBTZ HPJOH QFSTPOBMJUZ t XJMMJOHOFTT UP CPUI UFBDI BOE MFBSO Excellent child-speciďŹ c training, remuneration, ongoing supports and relief services are available to the family that proves to be up to the challenge of supporting this young person. A Criminal Records search, excellent references and positive medical history are required of each caregiver. The successful candidates must have acceptable accommodation and a safe and reliable vehicle. *You could make a diďŹ&#x20AC;erence in the life of this child* For more information, call Linda Austin, Resources Team Leader, Ministry of Children and Family Development; Kelowna at 250 470 0872 or forward resume to Linda.Austin@gov.bc.ca

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Sales & Service Directory CONCRETE

CONTRACTORS

CONCRET W. SPECIALIZING . E K IN DRIVEWAYS, SIDEWALKS, FLOORS, STAIRS, RETAINING WALLS AND REPAIRS

FREE ESTIMATES CALL KEVIN

250-575-4973

ELECTRICAL

Licensed & Insured

765-6898 In business since 1989

“Renovation Experts” Interior/exterior Prompt, clean and reliable Insured 250-826-2284 wellbuiltconstruction@shaw.ca

We install quality laminate, carpet, lino & much more. Need product? Call Jeff 250-869-2125

RE-NEW YOU’RE FLOORS PATIO & DRIVEWAY Professionally Cleaned & Sealed Slate, Ceramic, Vinyl, Linoleum, Cork, Concrete, Aggregate, etc. Epoxy Your Garage Floor

Ask about our spring specials

(12 colors to choose)

250-878-0288

HEATING

HOME IMPROVEMENT

SOMMERFELD HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

ADDITIONS, finished bsmts. kitchen & bath reno’s, tile, hrdwd. & laminate flooring. Drywall painting ext/int finishing.

• New & Existing Heating Systems • Heat pumps, A/C • Gas ﬁtting • Licensed & Insured. • Replacement Furnace.

Call Wayne (250) 215-6767

Call 250-870-3187

LANDSCAPING • YARD maintenance • spring clean ups • decks • fences •retaining walls • residential/ commercial • FREE estimates Call Louie at

250-212-4205

Dixon Flooring Hardwood & Tile

10+ years experience Quality work at competitive prices, free estimates, pictures on facebook.

250-212-3269

IRRIGATION/ SPRINKLER WEST-WIND IRRIGATION

We are now taking bookings for irrigation startups & repairs. We also offer free estimates on irrigation installations or major alterations. Call West-Wind Irrigation Ltd.

at 250-860-0025

250.863.8935

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Kelowna Gutter Cleaning & Repair

We install, service, & repair all makes of doors & openers. FREE ESTIMATES • INSURANCE CLAIMS • SENIOR DISCOUNTS Call Mon.-Fri. 8-4:30 pm

• Fix leaks • 20 years. experience • Fascia sofﬁt repairs • Downpipes • Re-Slope

OVERHEAD DOORS

SAME DAY SERVICE FULLY INSURED FREE ESTIMATES

Lawn Maintenance, Yard Clean-Ups, Pruning/Hedges, Gardening, Gutters, Rubbish Removal, Odd Jobs

Senior’s Specials Experience & Quality New Homes & Repaints Ceilings Bondable. Insurance Work Call Terry 250-863-9830 or 250-768-1098

ELITE TRADE PAINTING

Interior - Exterior (FREE ESTIMATES) Fully insured and WCB

250-808-3626

RENOVATIONS EXPERIENCED CRAFTSMEN QUALITY WORKMANSHIP

• Bath Remodels • Decks • Drywall

• Kitchen Remodels • Painting • Plumbing

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

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

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Independently Owned and Locally Operated

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A & S Electric

Residential & Commercial Wiring, New Construction, Renovations & Service Changes. Complete telephone & data cabling services, Prompt quality service. Licensed & Bonded Call Steve 250-864-2099 (cont#90929)

250.718.6718

250-878-2911

KITCHEN CABINETS KITCHEN PRO DON’T REPLACE, REFACE 778-753-5776

Kitchen cabinets & vanity refacing. Replace doors, update crown, modern hardware, counters, tile splash. Bring your old cabinets up to date at a fraction of the cost. www.kpro.ca

HANDS FREE MAINTENANCE

Top Soil, Natures Gold Gravel Sand, Bobcat Service, Dethatching & aeration, driveway sealing, remove sand. *Window Cleaning Jason 250-718-2963

EXCAVATION PAUSCH

EARTHWORKS LTD.

Trucking, Excavating, Bobcat, Residential Joe (250) 550-6208

bearpawearthworks@telus.net

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

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

250-718-8879

250-317-7523

• Tune-Ups • Summer/Winterizing • Seaworthies • Oil & Fluid Changes All Repairs Completed by Certiﬁed Technicians Insured and Licensed•Over 14 yrs. Experience

COMPLETE HANDYMAN SERVICES Repairs, Renovations, Maintenance, Carpentry, Drywall,

Painting, Carpet, Tile, Plumbing, Yard Cleanup,

Rubbish Removal, Gutters & Windows Cleaning

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LANDSCAPING

250-317-7773 or visit us at: aspenlandscaping.ca

RED LINE MARINES MOBILE SERVICES

288B Campion St, Kelowna, BC pausch.equipment@shawcable.com • C 250-470-8688 www.pauschheavyequipment.com • F 250-491-9368

250.317.8348

Book now for landscape projects, retaining walls, pruning, spring cleanup, irrigation repair & installation.

MARINE SERVICES

Kubota Kx 161-3 Rentals, Day/Week/Month

HANDYMAN

MARYANNE’S KITCHEN Bathrooms & Countertops. Free measure & design & great service.

EQUIPMENT LTD.

Shop & Mobile Heavy Equipment Repairs, Sales & Rentals

ASPEN LANDSCAPING LTD

GLM ENTERPRISES

NO HST

• Landscaping • Irrigation • Rock Wall • Allan Block • Aeration • Spring Cleanup • Power Rake

WE PAY THE HST

CALL 250-864-5450

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MOVING North End Moving Services

Local or Long Distance Polite & Professional

Joe’s Moving Service “The Professionals”

• Local/long distance • Storage Available • No job too small • Free Estimates Call Joe Anytime 250-470-8194

250-869-7091

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

PLUMBING

PRESSURE WASHING

RENOVATIONS

DEREK’S PAINTING Serving Western

KOSKI PLUMBING, HEATING & GAS FITTING

CASCADE MOBILE PROPERTY SERVICES

Deck & Rail

PAINTING KELOWNA A BETTER PLACE SINCE 1982

250-769-9068

Call Troy, 250-718-0209

ROOFING

RUBBISH REMOVAL

BOOK YOUR HOLIDAY CUT NOW!

Call 310-JIMS(5467) www.jimsmowing.ca

PAINTING AFFORDABLE PAINTING

•Full Landscaping •Rock Retaining Walls •Portable Soil Screener •Excavators & Bobcat Loaders CELL: (250) 979-8033 BUS: (250) 861-1500

ABC

MAINTENANCE SERVICE

LAWN & GARDEN

Dethatching, Aerating, Hedge & Tree Trimming. Full maintenance services. RESIDENTIAL / COMMERCIAL Free Estimates

Residential & Commercial Wiring, New Construction, Renovations & Service Changes. Complete telephone & data cabling services, Prompt quality service. Licensed & Bonded Call Steve 250-864-2099

TREMBLAY’S EXCAVATING LTD.

GARAGE DOOR GUTTER & SERVICES DOWNSPOUTS

FLOORING Hooksnapped Flooring Installations

A & S Electric

EXCAVATION

“ONE ROOM, OR YOUR WHOLE CASTLE”

DALE’S

PAINTING SERVICE

862-9333

RYDER ROOFING LTD. Free estimates, senior discounts, member of B.B.B. Fully insured, WCB coverage. All types of shingle rooﬁng & torch on rooﬁng systems. ‘From a hole in your roof to a whole new roof.’

250-765-3191

TRUCK/ BULL DOZING Neighborhood Trucking & Delivery

Top Soil • Ogo Gro • Gravel • Sand • Bark Mulch We remove: yard refuse, small trees, junk CHUCK 250-870-1138

We accept “When the Big Guys are Too Big We Deliver”

Canada for 34 years. FREE Estimates Clean & reliable work

Pager 250-861-0303

Bob 250-765-2789 Ogogrow Delivery, Rubbish Removal, Free Scrap Car Hauling.

redlinemarineservices@gmail.com

•Renovations •New construction •Plumbing Service & Repairs •H/W tank replacement • Furnace Service & Installs • Gas f/p Service and Installs Bonded & Insured

SOUND/ DVD/TV KELOWNA DIGITRONICS

Electronics Authorized Service Centre Plasma, LCD, 3D TV & Audio.

250-763-8366

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

250-863-4418

“Your Exterior Property Specialist” “GIVE YOUR HOUSE A BATH” •Residential •Commercial PRESSURE WASHING SPRING SPECIAL! Have your home exterior, windows and gutters ALL PROFESSIONALLY CLEANED. Call today for a Special Quote + SAVE THE H.S.T. Mike McGuire 250-300-0717

Kelowna

Serving the Okanagan 14 yrs. Vinyl Decking up to 80 mil., Modular Flooring, Aluminum, Glass, Topless, Picket Railings, Fences & Gates. Free Estimates

250-878-2483

www.kelownadeckandrail.com

TILING

TRUCK/ BULL DOZING

TILE SETTER

TNTTRUCKING

Artistic Ceramics.

Custom tile setting. Travertine, marble, granite & ceramic. Decks, kitchen, baths. Guaranteed work.

Call 250-870-1009

No load too small • BARK MULCH • SAND • GRAVEL • YARD CLEAN-UP • JUNK REMOVAL LIGHT FLAT-DECK Nick Nixon - Trish Nebot Cell 250-862-0821 Ofﬁce 250-765-2778

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ASPEN LANDSCAPING LTD

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Contractors KSK Framing & Foundations. Quality workmanship at reas rates. Free est 250-979-8948 WENINGER CONST. Family company commited to Kelowna & Big White. 250-765-6898

Countertops GRANITE SLAB SALE 30% OFF All Kitchens, kitchen counters, bathroom counters, vessel sinks. 150 colors to choose from GREAT QUALITY & SERVICE Open 9-4 Mon-Fri, 10-2 Sat. Showroom: 1115 Gordon Dr. Free Est. 250-870-1577 CUSTOM ROCKCOUNTERS.COM

MIKE’S ELITE CountertopsAll Countertops - Granite, Caesar Stone, Sile Stone, Han Stone, Quartz and Laminate Surfaces. Hundreds of colours to choose from. We also supply and/or install any Tile application. We offer a special every month, call Mike to ﬁnd out this month’s deal! Please call (250)575-8543, 2392 Dominion Rd., W. Kelowna. (Mon-Fri 8-4), (Sat 10-2). REFACE Countertops. 1/2 the Cost of Replacing. Granite & Corian Designs. 470-2235.

Courier/Delivery Services GEORGE’S DELIVERY. Pickup truck for HIRE. (250)-7638911, or (250)-212-5034

Drywall PESL DRYWALL Service Inc. Renovations, new construction and repairs. Boarding, taping, textured ceilings. Call Tomas at 250-212-4483 or 860-3495.

Electrical ALAN Dignam Electric. Resid/ Comm. Service calls, Reno’s, Upgrades. lic’d, bonded & Insured. Alan 250-808-6595 A&S ELECTRIC. Resid/Comm Wiring. New constr, renov. & service changes. lic’d & bonded. Steve 864-2099 (cont #90929)

Excavating & Drainage PAUSCH Equipment Kubota Kx161-3. Excavator day/week /month. Rentals.250-470-8688

Fencing ALL KINDS OF FENCES, 6x8 Cedar panels starting @ $65. Gates & custom orders, staining 250-491-4622 www.akf.ca CEDAR Panels, Gates, Custom fencing & Decks. Quality Workmanship Repair & Reno’s Josef 250-864-7755.

Floor Reﬁnishing/ Installations DIXON Flooring. Hardwood & Tile. 10yrs exp. Facebook: Dixon Flooring. 250-212-3269 QUALITY Floors layed by Hooksnapped Flooring installation. 250-869-2125 RE-NEW Your Floors, Patios, & Driveways. See ad in Service Directory. (250)-878-0288

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

Garden & Lawn

Services

Pets & Livestock

Merchandise for Sale

Garden & Lawn

Home Improvements

Painting & Decorating

Feed & Hay

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Misc. for Sale

6PCE bedroom suite, $275. 250-861-4676

1x4 Cedar T/G plained 5’ Long $1 per board, approx. 500 boards to lift. Bucket & backend grapel for a 310 John Deer backhoe, excellent condition, $2500. (2) 150 Gal. alum. fuel tanks, freight liner. 250-545-4653 BRAND new 5 stage reverse osmosis water ﬁltration system. Retail price: $795. Now: $250. Call 250-863-1544 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com OVER 1000 Aviation mags, all bound in 100 burgundy hard cover binders. All mags from mid 1970’s - early 1990’s. Titles incl: Flight Internationals, Air Extra, Aeroplane Monthly & Air Pictorial. Over $3000 value, asking $1000. Call 250860-0031 POND Filter & Pump. Large Bird cage w/stand. Call 250766-4380 Silver Buyer in Town Now. Buying Old Coins, Collections, Silver, Sterling,Flatware, Gold, Jewelry, etc. 1-800-948-8816

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1-1-1- All Exterior Hedge & Tree Specialist. Downsizing, pruning, artistic shaping & removing of hedges & trees. Ins. Call Dave, 250-212-1716 1-1-AERATING (Sale Price) power raking, mowing, hedge & shrub trimming. w w w. A l l T h i n g s E x t e r i o r. o r g 250-869-5349. $29.95 “Lawn Cutting Great rates on all yard work.Fence repair & Painting250-863-7539 Aerate, Polerate, rototil & hedge trim Call Mel 250-7690867 or 250-718-0241 ASPEN LANDSCAPING, irrigation, aerating, pwr raking. Spring clean-up. No HST. 250317-7773. Edging Cedars - buy direct from grower, 6ft.-10 for $200, We deliver, Budget Nurseries, toll free 1-866-498-2189, www.budgetnurseries.com GORDON’S Quality Lawn Care. Spring Special.12% off aerating/dethatching. 250-863-8935 IAN’S Yrd. Maint. Comm. & Res. De-Thatching, Pruning, Tree Removal, Fertilizing, Wkly. Lawncare, U/G Sprinklers, 250-765-3215 I WANT TO CUT Your Lawn! Plain & simple, your lawn needs cutting, and I cut lawns. I’m asking for your business, and in exchange, you will receive both excellent value and exceptional service, GUARANTEED! Weekly maintenance, power raking, pruning, aerating, spring clean-ups, etc. Senior’s discounts, all inquiries welcome! 250-878-7283 ...Common Sense Yard Care... JIM’S MOWING. Same day service. Fully insr’d. Aerating/ Power Raking. 250-310-5467 KATH’S Yard Care.Mowing lawns. (250)212-7003 KELOWNA LAWN & Irrigation. Spring start-up and repairs. Gerry at 250-769-8717 LITZ LAWN CARE, weekly mowing, fertilizing, pwr. raking, hedge trimming & gen. yrd. clean-ups. Free Est. 764-6404 TOP SOIL $20/yd. Compost Mix $35/yd., Ogogrow, Gravel, Rocks, Mulches 250-868-3380

Gutters & Downspouts

WELL BUILT CONSTRUCTION

Renovation experts. Int/Ext. Ins’d. Call 250-826-2284

Home Repairs LARRY’S Handyman & Reno Serv., Lg. & Sm. jobs, Grafﬁtti Removal etc., 250-718-8879

Irrigation/Sprinkler Systems WEST-WIND Now booking for irrigation start up, repairs & installs. Call 250-860-0025

Kitchen Cabinets MARYANNE’S Kitchen. Baths, countertops. Free measure & design. Ref’s. 250-317-7523

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#1 STOP FOR ROCKS. www.bcrocks.com. Please call 250-862-0862 DIGGINOLES N SHIFTINSTUFF. Pickup & delivery service. Rubbish & recycling removed. Landscape, building supplies & Hay delivered, small equipment transferred. Yes we work weekends!! www.digginoles.com or Ph: Ian 250-864-2339 Edging Cedars - buy direct from grower, 6ft.-10 for $200, We deliver, Budget Nurseries, toll free 1-866-498-2189, www.budgetnurseries.com GLM Landscaping & Irrigation 12% Discount!!! Custom landscaping 250-864-5450 OGOGROW / GLENGROW. $25/ yard. Skyhigh Disposal. Call 250-808-0733 YARD Maint., Spring clean ups, landscaping. Free estimates. Louie, 250-212-4205

Machining & Metal Work GET BENT Metal Fab, fences, gates, railings, security bars, 863-4418www.getbentmetalfab.ca

Misc Services

KELOWNA GUTTER Cleaning and repairs, re-slope gutters,etc Richard 250-718-6718

Handypersons

Moving & Storage

COMPLETE Handyman service. Free est. Seniors disc., Call 250-317-8348 Handyman Service Available Paint drywall plumbing repairs Reas. Rates call 250-3001421 NEED a hand inside or out from painting to yard work. 250-215-1712, 250-768-5032 TERRY’S Handyman Service. Indoor/outdoor painting, carpentry, furniture repair, dump runs, No job too small! 250575-4258 or 250-450-6939

Home Improvements

CUSTOM Rototilling. Veggie & ﬂower gardens. 250-862-0821

Floor Reﬁnishing/ Installations

Power Raking, Mowing, Pruning, Yard Clean-up, General Maintenance, Irrigation, Complete Landscaping, Retainer Walls, Water Features. Free Estimates Jim 250-861-3693

Interior & Exterior paradisevalleycontracting.com. Call Rob (250)-859-2787

ALL KINDS OF FENCES, 6x8 Cedar panels starting @ $65. Gates & custom orders, stainning,250-491-4622www.akf.ca

ADDITIONS, finished bsmts, kitchen & bth reno’’s, tile, hrwd & laminate flooring. Drywall, painting. Ext/int finishing. Call 250-870-3187 DB CONSTRUCTION Journeyman carpenter offering contract services specializing in concrete formwork for foundations & concrete driveways, Also building decks, garages and siding to suit your needs. Phone Dan 250 575-2797

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AAA Best Rates Moving $59+. “Why Pay More” Short/Long Distance. Free Est. Res/Comm, 861-3400 FAMILY Movers. Moving? Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance trips. Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250-493-2687 JOE’S MOVING.reasble rates fully equip’d trucks, local-long dist, no job too small470-8194 NORTH END Moving Service Local/Long Distance. Free Estimates 250-470-9498

Painting & Decorating 110% P&D Painting, 34yrs exp. Clean quality work, reas rates. Free est. 250-769-9068

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BRITCO Painting. Repaint Specialist. Over 25yrs exp. Brian, 250-470-7959 ACE OF TRADES- SPRING PAINTING SPECIALS! CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE ON RE-PAINTS- INTERIOR OR EXTERIOR, RES/COMM. EXPERIENCED & INSURED. 250-878-5540. ELITE Trade Painting. Int, ext, comm. (FREE EST). A name you will come to trust. (250)808-3626

PAINTING Done Right Over 30 Years Experience. Phone Rick (250)765-1813 Quality MURALS New Line Design. Call Elizabeth 250717-6049

Plumbing DREGER MECH. Plumbing, Gasﬁtting, comm/res & reno, ins’d, 24hr. Call 250-575-5878. KOSKI Plumbing-Heating Gas Fitting Reno’s Res. Bonded/Insured Troy @ 718-0209

Ginseng tarps 24’ x 165’ for shade or windbreak. Inexpensive and attractive solution for hay shed, livestock shelter etc. $150 each. 250-558-8322. Quote available for installation. HAY FOR SALE; Grass or Grass Alfalfa mix, Round bales $70 each, approx. 800lbs, delivery avail. on larger orders, also Silege bales or Feeder hay. 250-838-6630 *HAY-SALES-GUARANTEED Quality Grass, Alfalfa, Mixed square bales, round bales & Silage bales. Delivery avail. (250)804-6081,(250)833-6763.

Pressure Washing

Lessons/Training

CASCADE Mobile Pressure Washing. Windows & Gutters Cleaning. (250)300-0717 OKANAGAN Pressure Washing. Commercial/ Residential. Fully insured. 14 years exp. Call Dave at 250-491-1336

ACTIVE CANINE TRAINING and dogaims. CALL NOW for spring specials with Pawsitive Choices 250-768-2011

Rooﬁng & Skylights GERMAN MASTER ROOFER. Over 30yrs exp. on all kinds of roofs. New Reroof & Repair. Tradesman + Best price Warranty. Free estimate. Call Steffen, 250-863-8224 Master & Visa.Card www.teamgerman.com. RYDER ROOFING LTD. Free est, ‘From a hole in your roof to a whole new roof.’ 250-7653191.

Rubbish Removal 250-808-0733 SKYHIGH DISPOSAL. Full service Junk Removal & Bin Rentals. $39.99 1/2 ton truck, Load Junk, Yard waste.Haul away. 250-863-7539.

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We haul little loads of anything, landscaping materials, & Junk to the dump. 250-7181114 DIGGINOLES N SHIFTINSTUFF. Pickup & delivery service. Rubbish & recycling removed. Landscape, building supplies & Hay delivered, small equipment transferred. Yes we work weekends!! www.digginoles.com or Ph: Ian 250-864-2339

ERIK the STUDENT Rubbish, Tree & Appliance Removal. Hauls from $39.99 & up

250-859-9053

Sand/Gravel/Topsoil NEIGHBORHOOD Trucking & Delivery. Topsoil, Gravel, Sand, OgoGrow. Visa, Debit, Mastercard. 250-870-1138

Snowclearing TREMBLAY’S EXCAVATING Comm. snow removal & comm snow blower. 250-979-8033

Sound / DVD / TV KELOWNA DIGITRONICS. Electronics Authorized Service Centre. Plasma, LCD, 3D TV & Audio. 250-763-8366

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

Tiling TILE Setter. Artistic Ceramics. Custom tile setting. Call 250870-1009

Tree Services 1-1-1- All Exterior Hedge & Tree Specialist. Downsizing, pruning, artistic shaping & removing of hedges & trees. Ins. Call Dave, 250-212-1716 ROB’S Tree Care Ltd 1975. For all your tree care needs. Ins. & Cert. WCB. 212-8656

Trucking/ Bull Dozing TNT TRUCKING. No load too small. Junk removal, sand, gravel, etc. (250)862-0821 (250)765-2778.

Window Cleaning Hands Free Maintenance. Window, gutters, yard maint, pressure wash. 250-718-2963

Pets ADORABLE tri-color Jack Russell puppies, 1st shots, cuddly, kind natured, Must see. 250-838-5584.

Basset Hound Puppies, ready May 21, vet checked, 1st shots, $600 (250)833-4081 PUPPY Tails Daycare & Boarding. 250-878-0931 PUREBRED Standard size Poodle Puppies For Sale. Very Smart & Affectionate. 250768-7869, 250-470-2422 Trinity Shepherds Old World Style Shepherd puppies, 10-16 weeks, $350$500. Vet checked, all shots. (250)547-9763 WOLF HYBRID Cubs reserve. now. Sun Valley Wolf Kennels www.sunvalleywolfkennels.com 250-765-4996 Kelowna, BC

Merchandise for Sale

Antiques / Vintage South Okanagan Silver Buyer Top Payouts for silver coins, bars and bullion. Also Buying scrap sterling and gold. Visit my website for current payouts www.sosbuyer.ca 778-931-0558

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Building Supplies Quality Patio Covers @ reasonable prices. www.glaluminumpatiocovers.com Steel Buildings. 30x40, 50x100 - Others. Time to Buy Now at Old Price. Prices going up! www.sunwardsteel.com Source# 1JS 800-964-8335

$200 & Under Computer System, Windows Internet ready Excellent Cond. $200. 250-869-2363 Kelowna DESKTOP HP computer, Windows XP, 20” monitor, kyboard & mouse. $150. 778-480-3733 GOLF bag, clubs, balls, etc. $200. Call 250-862-9223 YOUR HD TV held in place w/stand. $160. Similar stand sells for $350. 250-300-2727

$300 & Under Computer Laptop, Windows, Wireless, Excellent Condition, $300. 250-869-2363 Kelowna WHITE Whirlpool elec range, ceramic top, self clean oven, like new. $300. 250-763-5536

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FREE horse manure. Dilworth area. You load or we load. Call 250-762-4600 FREE Pick-up of used bicycles that you no longer want. Ok if need repair 604-800-2104 FREE P/U- Appliances, Rads, Batteries, Old machinery, vehicles. Harley 778-821-1317 FREE Roosters 3 different breeds. Call (250)862-5932 WE will pick up & recycle your wire pipes, & aluminum windows, from reno’s, batteries etc.too.(250)717-0581

Fruit & Vegetables BLACK CURRANT PLANTS, mildew resistant $10/each. 250-542-1032 FARM FRESH ASPARAGUS Contact Bruce Duggan 250-766-2628

Furniture ANTIQUE To MODERN Home Furnishings for all Budgets & Tastes. Come to OK Estates Furniture and More. 3292 HWY 97N (beside Sheepskin Boutique) Tue-Sat, 11-5. 250807-7775 okestates.ca KING BEDROOM SUITE Gorgeous. See pics on Castanet $750 (250)860-2455 Moving must sell 6 chair dining room suite, pearl oak. Matching hutch and china cabinet. Table is 41” wide x 66” long. Comes with two leaves, each 15” wide. Set is beautiful and in excellent condition. $1300 OBO. Email pictures available. Call 250-765-7811. Oak Dining Room Suite Excellent Condition. Table w/2 leafs 6 chairs & China Cabinet $650 obo (250)979-2802

Heavy Duty Machinery A-**Special** 53’ insulated makes Great Shop! Only $7200 freight included! And 40’HC $2800. No Rust! STEEL SHIPPING Containers/Bridges 20’40’45’53’ Used/Damaged Semi Trailers for Hiway & storage.Delivery BC and AB Call 24 hrs 1-866-528-7108 www.rtccontainer.com

Medical Supplies SHOPRIDER Scooters & Power Chairs, Lift Chairs, Walkers & ramps, new & used. www.okmobilityscootersplus.ca Shoprider Dealer, Kelowna: 250-764-7757, Vernon: 250542-3745, Toll free: 1-888-5423745,

Misc. for Sale 1/2 Price 12.3 laminate 1000s/f, underlayment included. Will install. 250-260-8511

Merchandise for Sale

Misc. Wanted CASH Paid for quality used books, Records & Cd’s Pandosy Books, #138-1889 Springﬁeld Rd. 250-861-4995 IM a private buyer/collector of 1950’s, 60’s and older 10¢, 25¢, 50¢ & $1. I want to buy lots! All conditions! US & Canadian. Todd 250-864-3521

Musical Instruments GRAND PIANO CLEARANCE SALE MOIR New & Used Grand & Upright Pianos. Call Richard Moir 250-764-8800

Sporting Goods KAMLOOPS GUN SHOW: This weekend, April 30 & May 1, meet Chris from The Best Little Gunshop Around Weber & Markin 4-1691 Powick Rd, Kel. T-Sat 10-6 250-762-7575. NEED OLD BASEBALL GLOVES, BATS, BALL EQUIPMENT TO BE GIVEN TO KIDS IN PHILIPPINES Ball Coach moving to Philippines. These people are very humble as I was there for 110 days teaching English. Drop off at Creative Trophies & Gifts 108-1755 Springﬁeld Attn: Julian or Jessica OR Sports Excellence 2-310 Banks Rd attn: Bill Martinson OR Call Steve at 250-860-4238 for pick up.

Real Estate Acreage for Sale 149 Acres in Joe Rich, 15 min drive East of town. 3bd cabin, mature timber, fronts Mission Creek. $695,000. David Jurome, MacDonald Realty, 250862-1888 160 Acres in Oyama, panoramic lakeviews, has shale rock quarry, take trades/carry ﬁnancing. $1,450,000. David Jurome, MacDonald Realty, 250-862-1888 3 Acres, Whitevale Area, Lumby. Flat, trees, drilled well, gas/hydro to driveway. Price $230,000.00 + HST OBO. 250-547-6932. 5 1/2 ac. $89,900. 11.80 ac, c/w cabin, two 10.94 ac build lots for Pics email selkirk8@telus.net Arrow Lakes area. 250269-7328. Financing avail. BC Cherry Orchard 10 acres. www.bccherr yorchard.blogspot.com

Apt/Condos for Sale 2BD, 2bth, 1500sq’, bright top ﬂr corner unit, great loc. MLS $199,900. Betsy Price, RE/ MAX Kelowna. 250-212-5520 COLLEGE Area Hawthorn Park 2bdrm 2bath 55+. UG parking swimming exercise classes avail. NS $1200 + utils. Sandy 250-765-7269 DELUXE 4th ﬂoor 740sq.ft. 1 bdrm Fr, DW, W/D ,A/C, UG parking, storage. Assessed Value $194,100, will sell for $184,100. (250)763-4264 HOLLYWOOD Station, 1182 sq’, 2bd, 2bth, 2 ug prking, SS, tile, many upgrades. $244, 500. $10,000 down. Balance mortgage for 5yrs at 4%. $1038.31/mo. 250-762-3966

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WILLOW PARK MANOR. 270 Aurora Cres 239 Hollywood Rd. S 1 & 2bd units S Next door to the full service Willow Park Shopping Center S Free parking S Resident manager 250-763-3654

NO STRINGS ATTACHED! If we told you there’s a $45K non-repayable grant for a down payment on a brand new home, wouldn’t you want to, know more? If you can make mortgage pymts but haven’t been able to save a down payment, find out about Project Build II Attainable Housing program. Contact Gino Dal Ponte at 250.317. 2707 or info@thepropertysource.ca RENT INCLUDES utilities 3 bdrm 2 full bath single car garage half duplex. North rutland bus stop out back close to ubco. $1250. No pets, students welcome. May 1. Call 250801-9621 or 604-619-7972. RUTLAND 3bd House, near school, avail now. FS, WD. Nparties, NS, NP, ref’s, $1280 +DD& utils. 250766-3395 RUTLAND- 3bdrm, 2baths, nr school/bus Very nice quiet neighborhood Avail. Immed. NP,NS $1400/mo + utils. Call 250-317-1672, 250-863-5616 RUTLAND. Main flr, 2bd, air, DW, carport, shrd WD, ref’s, $975 + 2/3 utils. 250-765-5064 WESTIDE area, very private, 2860 Scharf Rd. 3bd House, 1.5bth, May 1. $1100. Call (250)-768-5768 2BD 4Appl Carport Patio $1300.3Bd 3Ba 5Appl FamRm DblGar $1700 250-860-1961 www.cdnhomefinders.ca

GARDEN patio, 2bd, 2bth Condo w/greenspace, fireplace, 6appls, ug prking, quiet & private, close to shopping, schools & rec. Only $218,876. MLS. Larry Slemko, 250-8615122 Realty Executives. NEW 2bd, 2bth Condo for sacrifice price of $199,900. MLS. (NO HST) SS appls, granite counters, fireplace, ug prking, private & quiet setting. Wont last, call now. Larry Slemko, 250-861-5122 Realty Executives. THINKING OF SELLING? For a confidential, no obligation, free market evaluation of your property call Mark Jontz, Royal Lepage 250-762-9446 or 250-860-1100 anytime.

Duplex/4 Plex DUPLEX FOR SALE! 4 bdrm, 3bth, downtown, big lot size, recently renovated, good mortgage helper, close to hospital & all other ammenities. $379,000 Msg 250-979-0250.

For Sale By Owner DUPLEX FOR SALE! 4 bdrm, 3bth, downtown, big lot size, recently renovated, good mortgage helper, close to hospital & all other ammenities. $379,000. Msg 250-979-0250. NO STEP RANCHER. 2172 Kaslo Court, Kelowna $429,900. 3 bedroom 1 1/2 bath many extras. Call 250765-2811 or 250-869-1246. PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS from $150,000. www.orlandoprojects.com Also: 1 precious 3 acre parcel, owner ﬁnancing. 250-558-7888

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Beautiful Downtown, Kelowna. 1075 Bernard Avenue Steps to Nestor’s Market Completely Renovated SPACIOUS 820 sq.ft. 1 BDRM, enclosed North Balcony. North Facing, Main Floor Asking $179,000 OBO For Appointment. 250-762-3975 Ready now! 1100 sf townhouse; open plan, 2 BR, lovely patio, garage and extra parking. View phase 7 Camarillo plan at www.sonomapines. com Below developer’s price. $299,900 Call 250-768-2277 or 250-486-8181 THINKING OF SELLING? For a conﬁdential, no obligation, free market evaluation of your property call Mark Jontz, Royal Lepage 250-762-9446 or 250-860-1100 anytime.

Houses For Sale ******* OKHomeseller.com Where smart sellers meet smart buyers! View Thompson Okanagan properties for sale.// Selling? No Commission. (250) 545-2383 or 1-877-291-7576 $287,000 Affordable Retirement Rancher. Hrdwd, tile Sky light nicely updated. MLS Ken Dempsey Remax 717-5000

$165,000 2bdrm Holiday Park Resort Home with Lot, pools, gym, golf. #783-415 Commonwealth Rd. MLS Ken Dempsey Remax. 717-5000 $333,900. Westbank, 3bd, 2bth up, 1bd or den, lndry, inlaw suite, 1bd, garage. Assist w/down payment. View on comfree.com #248411. Call 250-768-2554 $374,000 Belgo Elem.school Area 3 bdrm on Main Full bsmnt gar,Rv prking MLS Ken Demsey Remax 717-5000 $445.000 Glenmore .35 acre fenced lot det. shop RV prking 4bdrm + den updated home 2422 Longhill Rd. MLS Ken Dempsey Remax 717-5000 COURT ORDERED SALE. 3Bdrm+den Family Home. 2 baths, lrg fenced yard, garage, Nice area.$315,000 Lloyd 250215-5607 MacDonald Realty L. Mission 4 bdrm 2.5 baths 3 level split New appls. gas FP A/C,carport gar,recents renos New paint,fence Irrigation $469,900 250-860-2194 MORTGAGES LOW RATES. 5YR. 3.94% VARIABLE 2.25% Trish at 250-470-8324 THINKING OF SELLING? For a conﬁdential, no obligation, free market evaluation of your property call Mark Jontz, Royal Lepage 250-762-9446 or 250-860-1100 anytime.

Must Be Sold. 3 bdrm home in a great southeast Kelowna family park.New kitchen & other updates, fenced yard. Quick possession. MLS#10020037 Sacriﬁce $64,900 Allyn Bentz

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Show Homes at 1680 Ross Rd. www.accenthomes.ca Accent Homes (250)-769-6614 WHOLESALE FACTORY DIRECT. Manufactured, Modular & Park models. Tremendous savings. Luxurious 1512 sq. ft home including delivery and installation only $ 109,950. Many other plans available. The Home Boys 877-976-3737 509-4819830 or www.hbmodular.com

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Recreational 1997 ClassA TripleE Embassy M.H. Fully equipped, gas, 4000 generator Back up camera. 82,000km. A-1 shape. $18,000 obo (250)869-1863 Cabin for Sale at BeaverLake more information call 7632449

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1Bdrm 1bath 750 sqft Condo Gr level entry South facing in suite laundry, NP NS, Ref’s req’d $800/mth(250)494-7971 1BD. Senior’s apt. quiet cls. to DT, 3appl, heat, hotwater, drapes, ac, sec. prkng w/video survillience, onsite mgr., safe & secure, ns, np, $700. 8606548 2 BD, 2 FULL BTH Condo - 6 Appls, A/C, 1000 sq.ft. New (2) 1 Parking, LG Locker. Available May 15 or Jun 1. 1 yr lease. Ref. Hwy 33 on Mills Rd. Rent $1050. Call 250-7676516 or 250-859-9909 2BD aprt, close to lake & bus. Call 250-575-7605 or 778-7534656 2bdm Condo 1 bath, furn/unfurn.close to bus + mall. Avail June 1. $900 + utils. Call 250860-4665 2Bdrm. 2bath 55+ 5 appls. UG.parking Capri Area Very nice. Call (250)762-9265 2BD Top ﬂr. Steps to Superstore. Close to all amens, NS NP. $850/mo. 250-769-2099 BELGO AREA, Rutland Rd. South. 2bd, $900 hydro, f/s, NO PETS, bus route, Avail. now. 250-491-3345, 869-9788

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2bd, starting @ $850 incl. parking & utilities. 1Bdrm, starting @ $700 (250)-860-5220 CAPRI MALL area. Senior Orientated building. NP, laundry, 1bd, $720 & 1bd w/den. $800 250-979-2771 CENTRAL Rutland, Bright 2bd, NS, NP, Nparties. $850. Quiet well cared for building. Resp tenants. 250-863-6645 COSTCO AREA. 3BD, 2bth, $1450/mo + hydro, ug prking avail, $30/stall. NP. Avail May 1 250-869-9788

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Close to shopping & bus route, 2BD APARTMENT Heat & hot water incl. New adjustable rates. Call (250)-860-4836 FURNISHED, Spacious, Secure, 1bd, 2bth, sunroom, 6appls, AC, ug prking, NS, NP. June 1 - Oct 1. $1250 incl power. Call 250-491-4464 or 250-300-3520 MILL CREEK ESTATES 1590/1588 Spall Rd.

Premiere Rental Complex in Kelowna. Different Floor Plans Available Close to Shopping / Restaurants. Call for Availability. Affordable rental amounts. (250)-860-4836 or email: millcreekestates@shaw.ca

MISSIONS MEADOW Condo for rent. Casorso Road 2 Bd, 2 bth, 5 appl, 2 prkg, a/c, ﬁreplace, gym room & lounge, Close OK College & lake. N/S, N/P. Avail now. $1300/mo. 403-938-1084 RENT or lease. 2 Bdrm + den, FP, priv terrace, balc. 6 appls, 1250sqft. Gym, guest suite, strg, 2 sec u/g prkng. DD, NP, NS, $1300mo. Avail Immed.1800-894-0554 RUTLAND 55+ 2 bdrm 2 bath UG parking, Storage & 6appls. $890 (250)764-7786

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RUTLAND: THUNDERBIRD EVERGREEN APTS. 435/395 Franklyn Road 1 & 2 bdrm suites, 3/appls, AC, drapes, walk-in storage, u/g secure parking, hot water included. Laundry facilities on site. Close to excellent shopping, major bus routes (excellent bus service to all campuses, Orchard Park Mall & downtown), theaters, medical facilities & restaurants. 250-762-5932 for appointment to view West Kelowna 2bdrm 2 bath top Flr lakeview Upgraded Granite. SS all appls etc. secure prking all amenties.$1390 Incl utils. 250-859-1300 Ed Virtual tour okbccondos.com/brown1406.html

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Commercial/ Industrial 1000 sq. ft. Ofﬁce Trailer fully serviced on fenced 1/2 acre. Zoned Heavy Industrial Including Auto Wrecking. $2500 + triple net. Central Westside Location 250-769-7424 1/2 - 4 acre serviced, fenced industrial lots for lease. Light, heavy or industrial use including auto wrecker & storage. 7000sq’ serviced coverall shelter for storage or workspace or build to suit. Westbank Industrial Park. 250-769-7424 2400 sq ft packing house for lease or rent. 1200 sq ft cold storage and 1200 sq ft open storage. situated in orchard setting in Summerland, $600/mo utilities extra. Please call Lance @ 250-558-5732 or email odean@telus.net 3100 sqft unit #3-690McCurdy Rd. Warehouse shop ofﬁce for lease. Rick 250-770-0903 HWY Front avail at 1694 Ross Rd Ship/rec doors, prking C1 2000sqft. $2500 TN. 769-6614 NEW 1521sq’ bare, $1300/mo. New 1752sq’, $1500/mo. 2543 Jiliann Rd West Kelowna. Call 250-317-1900

Duplex / 4 Plex 2BD, newly reno’d duplex. $1100 incl all. Avail now. Small pet ok. Share lndry & yard. Resp person pref, ref’s req’d. 250-448-1883 2Bdrm Upstairs Quiet For rent $900 Available Now 250-7631558,or 250-575-8154 4BED+DEN 2BATH BLKMTN. $1250+Util. 5appl. 2decks. Lrg yard. NS.NP. 250-869-8504 AFFORDABLE 2Bd End Units. Split level x3, balcony 4/5-appls. Rutland, Near. school/shop/parks. Extra Sunny Lrg fenced yard prking water incl’d $895, $925. NS. 1250-542-1862. 250-260-8518 RUTLAND- 4bd, 2.5 baths, across from Shopping, close to schools, $1350/mo. Avail May 1. 250-317-0475

Mobile Homes & Pads WESTSIDE ROAD, Nancee Way Village, new, 1 bdrm + den, 1 bath, large deck, 6 appliances, air conditioning, NS, NP, $1,000+ util, avail immediately, 250-768-2978

Homes for Rent 2BD on farm June 1 5appl, req help 8-10am 4 morns/wk.S.Kel $800. rent2290@shaw.ca or call 250-764-1167 2 BDRM 1.5 Bath. S/S single story duplex on Mission Creek. Quiet street in Rutland. Carport. Central air. Fireplace. Will suit mature people. $975 Ph. 250 575-3861.

2Bdrm house upper level in Capri area shar’d laundry mature working couple, $900 +utils (250)448-8507 3BD, near hospital. Sundeck carport, NS, NP. Ref’s. $1025. May 1. 250-801-9900. 3BDRM, a/c, fenced backyard $1200+util. May 1st NP. 250492-8681, 250-809-1693 4 bdrm, 2 bath home with sep 2 bdrm suite to share with inlaws. $1695. 250-860-6995. 5bdrm 3 bath 2 kitchen lrg yard laundry Carport pets ok ready May 1 $1500 + utils Rutland Area (250)317-8178 Beautiful new home for rent in Winﬁeld, 3bdrm +den, 2bath, f/p, w/d, f/s, a/c, ns, np, $1675 util/incl. 250-550-4096 DRIVE By 947 Bernard Ave. Sing. detached w/inlaw suite, 4Bd. 2ba., incl. 4appl., cent air, 2 fp’s, hw ﬂrs., lots of open prkng. totally reno’d., $1900. mo. June 1st, viewing by appt. only, Gold Realty 717-3177 Like New 5 bdrm 3 full baths over 3000 sqft.Loads of parking Avail May 1 $1900+utils Black Mtn area (250)317-8178 Mission 4bdrm 2.1/2 ba 5 appl a/c gas fp den carport garage Newly reno’d painted $1900 Avail. May 1. 250-860-2194

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Rooms for Rent 1Bdrm New, $410 Incl’s wireless net, & cable. NS ND. NP. 250-491-1077, 575-5070 FURN’D Room. Cable, W/D, wireless internet, quiet, monthly, avail immed. 250-862-9223 FURN’D room, Rutland. Near bus, direct bus to UBC, shop, malls, YMCA, prking, incl WL int, cbl, linen, bth, cooking & lndry facilities, suitable for stdnt or wrking. NP, NS, ND. $450. 250-451-9145,215-6117 Furn. Room with TV, cable, A/C. working person /student/ active senior. (250)491-7657

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Shared Accommodation 1Bdrm to rent In Westbank all utils incl’d. Shared accommadations $600 (250)768-8930 FURN’D Bedroom, Rutland, NP/NS, $480+DD incl utils, cble, int. 250-765-1633 LOOKING for Roommate 3bdrm newer house. Close to amenities. $450 incl utils, cable, internet. (250)869-4588 QUIET. Share 2bd aprt. Good loc. Smk outside. Ndrugs, NP. $450+DD. 778-478-7750 RESP roommate needed to share 2bd duplex. $550 incl all. With/without furniture. 250448-1883 CLEAN Roommate. ND, ND, NP. From $400-$490/mth 250860-8106, 250-718-5837

Suites, Lower 1BD 4Appl $800 Incl Utils. 2Bd 5Appl Gar Patio Pet OK $900 Utils Incl. 250-860-1961 www.cdnhomeﬁnders.ca 1BD, Bright Modern Suite, Glenmore. furnished (opt), 5 Appliances, digital cable - w/ internet - utilities incl. absolutely NS, NP. Quiet prof. $850/mnth. Tel: 762-9258 or 470-7157. 1BD. Bright. Spacious level entry, in Winﬁeld, prking for 2. FS, WD hookup. NG FP, blinds, area rugs, priv deck/ yard. $800+ Shrd util cost incl satellite tv.& water. Call 250766-3292 1BD bsmt suite (wo), w/garage, 1200sq’, near lake, 5appl, NS, NP, ref’s. $750 +utils. Avail May 1/11. Ph 250-7695624, 250-317-0373 1Bd. new bsmt suite N. Glen nr UBCO lam/crpt 5appls utils incl’d sep entry a/c, prkg ns.np $800 suit Mature working proff. (250)762-8011 1BDRM, avail Now. Rutland. Clse to schools. $700 incl utils. NP.bus route 250-863-1302.

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1986 GMC PU 4wh dr, 3/4T. 150,000KM, original, 5000lbs. Winch. Exc cond. 1989 5w 22.5ft, 70amp solar panel, very clean, good cond. Sale as unit. Asking $10,500. (250)545-1728 2001 Ford F350, 4x4 ext.cab, shortbox, XLT, 7.3 diesel, auto Reduced to $11,500. obo.250546-0994. 2003 Sonoma,V6, auto, extra cab, a/c, cruise,140,000kms, $6800. 778-475-5651 Vernon. 2006 Nissan Titan 4x4, ex cab 150KM, full load, very good cond. $13,900. 250-308-2225 2007 Ford F150 Supercrew Lariat XTR, full load incl leather & sunroof. 68,000kms. Lady driven, white, $24,000 obo. 250-862-6053.

1 and only Garden of Eden. Voted #1 in Customer Satisfaction. Only agency in Kelowna open 24/7 and accepting credit cards. GFE avail. 250868-9439 Now Hiring. 1ST Class Mystique Escorts. Gorgeous Ladies & Men of all ages to suit every need. 24/7 out calls. Quick arrival time reasonable rates. 860-6778 NOW HIRING. www.mystiqueescorts.ca *36DD Busty Sexy Beautiful* Massage, Erotic Fun & More. Lingerie & Toys 250-450-6550 A 29 yr old, Busty, Blonde 36D-28-36. Daytime Specials. Call MJ, 250-864-3598. AN Open Minded Mature Sexy Busty Blonde, Ready To PLEASE YOU! GFE. Independant. 250-808-9673 BEACH BUNNIES New First Class Spa Now Open! #32-2789 Hwy 97 Blue Heights www.beachbunnies.ca 250-448-8854 We only hire the very best BEAUTIFUL black girl, 23, In/Out. 250-826-0375 Blue Eyed Bikini Babe Jenna 20yrs Hot Chocolate Treat Tiara 19yrs 250-859-9584 roommates.escort-site.com *BRANDY* Beautiful, Busty, Blonde.38.Open Minded. GFE. 250-826-8615. 24hrs in/out California blonde 36D 28-38 5’8 Sassy yet Classy. In/Out Cailyn 250-212-4727 CHARLEY’S Escorts, in or out call. 250-540-7069,or try our 900 line @ 1-900-528-1051 EXTREMELY BEAUTIFUL, Discreet, with Long, Wavy Brunette Hair, Petite, 125 lbs, 24yrs. 250-681-8369 EXXXOTIC Slim Curvy Jasmine 24yr. Super Busty Casey 21yr in/out 250-859-9584 GORGEOUS, BRUNETTE Sensual, Massage, Lingerie, GFE, Playful & Professional. In/Out. Candie 250-870-0580 GORGEOUS Sexy Busty Blonde. Lingerie Stockings & Heels. Sensual Massage, Erotic Dance & A Great Companion. 250-808-1168 *LACEY* It would be my pleasure. 250-215-8682 MALE 4 Male Erotic Massage, $95. Winﬁeld, 9-9 Daily 250766-2048 ✯TAHLIA✯ Exotic Dancer & Pleasure Provider, here to turn your fantasies to reality.In/Out (7am-1am) 250-212-6655 SEXY, 40 DD, 28/32 brown eyed brunette. Sexy & Sweet, Discreet. Enjoys couples & dom, GFE. Kelly 765-1098. SEXY Exotic Lady. Legs, T/A. Full pkg. Call Christy In/Out 250-215-3286 The Ultimate GFE Service for the Discerning Gentleman call Lydia 250-448-2894

1 BDRM East Hill bright walkout bsmt, priv. entr., incl util, cable & internet, shared w/d, close to golf course, parks, n/s, n/p Avail now $750 250309-8788 1 BDR., secure & comfortable ste. w/private entrance, built-in breakfast nook/w chairs, large walk-in closet/storage area. Minutes to downtown or Orchard Pk. Mall. Incl. utilities, cable, wifi. N/s, n/p. $760/mo. (250) 762-7173 1BD, Rutland. Avail April 15. NS, NP, ref’s. $700 incl utils. 250-801-9900. 1BD. Rutland. Bright & new, shared w/d, n/s, n/p, near bus, $775mo. incls. utils. 801-9621. 1BD suite, N. Rutland, near bus, suitable for quiet single person. FS, WD. NS, NP. $750 incl utils. 250-765-5854 2BD. Gr. Level. cls. to KSS, KLO OK Coll.,4appls, tiled flrs, NS, pet?, $995+utils. Avail March 1 250-808-5424 2BD Legal Suite Rutland, ns, np.near school,bus Avail now. Utils & Cbl incl 250-864-7264. 2bdrm Bright WO 5appls insuite laundry sep entry Larg back yard patio off street parking utils internet cable incl’d $850 +DD( 250)764-8178 2BD. Winfield Newer home sep. ent., lg. kit., all appl. sep. w/d, school & bus route, $1000. utils incl. 250-766-5076 3Bdrms a/c, priv laundry,driveway bus school cble wireless utils incl’d NS NP $1100 Avail now. 826-2233 AVAIL 2bd suite, brnd new, Belgo area. NP, NS, Nparties, no lndry, $800 incl utils. Aft 5pm, 250-491-1829 Black Mtn 2Bdrm basement suite. Seperate entry, prking, NS. NP. $750 utils incl. Avail. immed. 250-765-7504 BRAND new 2bd suite avail in Rutland. Close to all amens, bus, the Y, ref’s, NP. $900. 778-753-3304 BRIGHT 1bd Glenmore suite. Close to shopping and down town. Separate entrance, washer, dryer, fridge and stove. $750/ month plus damage deposit. Avail May 1st. 250 545 4577 or bruntona@telus.net Bright 2bdrm close to hospital sep. entry, laundry,.4 appls, garden,bus route NS. NP.$850 utils. incl’d. 250-862-9895 FURNISHED. Mission Nice 2bd, lndry, prking, strge. NS, NP. $800+ utils. 250-862-6991 LARGE 1bdrm, w/o, N. Glenmore, spacious, priv ent, lndry, near OUC, quiet wrking pref. $900 incl utils. May 1. Call 250-868-8458 Lrg 1bdrm hospital area WD Sep entry Lrg yard NS NP $900 utils incl’d (250)868-8874 MAY 1. 2bd, priv ent, no stairs, NS, NP. $695 incl utils. (offers) Call 250-765-2857

NEWER 2bd WO Blk Mnt. Bus route, NS, NP. 5appls, ref’s req’d. May 1. $950+1/3 power. 250-491-0122 Newly Reno’d 3 bdrm Hospital Area W/D $900 + utils NS NP Avail Immed Day 250-8680884 evening 250-768-0291 Spring Valley area, 2bd, WO level. Close to amen, buses. $825+ approx. $100 utils.250868-9059 WINFIELD bright 2bdrm main level ste on parklike setting, priv patio. Avail May 1. Incl everything. Walking dist to beach & marina. On bus route. Furn or unfurn. Suits working person or students. N/s, n/p. $1000/mo. 250-766-1776

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Tower Ranch offers large variety of home styles Alan Ryer, sales and marketing manager of Dilworth Quality Homes talks about the Tower Ranch development. Give Give us us an an overview overview of Tower Tower Ranch. Ranch. What What ininof spired spired the the project? project? Tower Tower Ranch Ranch is is aa stunstunning new new home home communcommunning ity, ity, located located on on the the Ellison Ellison Bench just just above above Rutland. Rutland. Bench Tower Ranch Ranch is is the the dream dream Tower of of the the original original owner owner of of the land, land, Stan Stan Tower. Tower. He He the always always said said he he wanted wanted to to build a golf course build a golf course and and develop the the land land for for resiresidevelop dential dential purposes. purposes. Today, Today, Tower Ranch Ranch offers offers sinsinTower gle family family homes homes built built to to gle our our buyers buyers specifi specifications cations but later later this this year year the the fi first rst but multi-family multi-family neighbourneighbourhood, hood, North North Pointe Pointe on on Eighteen, will will begin begin conconEighteen, struction. struction. Single Single family family home and and lot lot packages packages home start at at $439,900 $439,900 plus plus start HST HST and and the the new new towntownhomes will will be be priced priced from from homes $399,900 $399,900 plus plus HST. HST. Some Some of of the the enviable enviable amenities amenities in the the area area include include aa world world in class class golf golf course, course, clubclubhouse, restaurant, restaurant, fi fitness tness house, facility and and acres acres of of open open facility land land to to hike hike or or mountain mountain bike. bike. Tell Tell us us more more about about the the neighbourhood and and what what neighbourhood makes makes Tower Tower Ranch Ranch such such great fifitt for for the the area? area? aa great Tower Ranch Ranch has has Tower developed developed into into aa great great “move-up” neighbourneighbour“move-up” hood hood for for all all ages. ages. There There are are families, families, empty empty nestnesters and and young young couples couples all all ers living living at at Tower Tower Ranch. Ranch. All amenities amenities are are very very All close to to the the neighbourneighbourclose

hood. The The YM/YWCA, YM/YWCA, hood. Rutland Rutland Arena, Arena, EleElementary school, school, Middle Middle mentary School, School, High High School School and and Seniors’ Center Seniors’ Center are are all all at at the bottom bottom of of the the hill hill from from the Tower Tower Ranch. Ranch. UBCO UBCO and and the Airport Airport just just minutes minutes the away as as well well as as the the RutRutaway land land Town Town Center. Center. What What are are some some of of the the reasons that people reasons that people have have chosen to to purchase purchase in in chosen Tower Tower Ranch Ranch vs. vs. other other neighborhoods in in KelowKelowneighborhoods na? na? Tower Tower Ranch Ranch is is aa new new development on on an an extraextradevelopment ordinary ordinary golf golf course course and and has tremendous has tremendous views. views. Evenings are are very very quiet quiet Evenings and and the the sight sight of of the the city city lights is is amazing. amazing. When When lights you look look over over the the valley valley you during during the the day day you you witwitness the the beauty beauty of of the the city city ness and and lake lake and and aa blue blue sky sky that that overwhelms. overwhelms. What’s What’s different different or or unique about about the the homes homes at at unique Tower Ranch Ranch from from other other Tower new new single single family family home home offerings? Why Why is is this this imimofferings? portant portant to to buyers? buyers? The The architecture architecture of of Tower Ranch Ranch is is that that of of Tower aa modern modern ranch ranch home. home. They are are simple simple yet yet eleeleThey gant. Porches Porches and and decks decks to to gant. interact interact with with people people builds builds the community community feel. feel. There There the are are aa variety variety of of sized sized lots lots to to choose choose from from so so it it attracts attracts people who who love love to to garden garden people as as well well as as those those that that just just want to to be be close close to to aa golf golf want course. Dilworth Dilworth Homes Homes course. is is the the builder builder of of homes homes at at Tower Ranch. Ranch. With With years years Tower of of experience experience in in hillside hillside building, and nearly building, and nearly 1,000 1,000 quality homes homes built, built, resiresiquality dents dents at at Tower Tower Ranch Ranch are are in good good hands hands in in the the conconin struction of of their their homes. homes. struction

Who Who are are your your key key buybuyer groups groups and and why why are are er they they choosing choosing to to buy buy aa home home at at Tower Tower Ranch? Ranch? There is is aa huge huge varvarThere iety iety of of buyers buyers at at Tower Tower Ranch. They They range range from from Ranch. young couples couples to to families families young to to empty empty nesters. nesters. Many are are move-up move-up Many buyers buyers from from the the Rutland Rutland bench. bench. Move-ups Move-ups see see the the value of of making making the the move move value and and the the opportunity opportunity to to get get view they they may may not not be be aa view able to to get get in in aa few few more more able years, years, especially especially at at these these prices. prices. Give Give us us an an overview overview of the the buying buying and and buildbuildof ing ing process. process. How How does does it it all work? work? all Clients work work very very Clients closely closely with with our our sales sales conconsultant to to select select aa lot lot and and sultant aa home home plan plan that that fi fits ts their their needs needs and and budgets. budgets. In In some cases cases we we will will work work some with with the the client client to to design design custom home home plan plan as as aa custom well. Once Once the the lot lot is is sesewell. lected lected and and fl floorplan oorplan is is designed the the purchasers purchasers designed have have aa preconstruction preconstruction meeting meeting with with their their sales sales consultant, their their project project consultant, manager manager and and the the estimaestimator to to ensure ensure the the plans plans and and tor the fi finishings nishings are are to to their their the satisfaction. satisfaction. Everything Everything is is laid out out for for the the client client in in aa laid binder binder to to help help them them with with everything to do everything to do with with their their home selections. selections. The The purpurhome chasers chasers have have the the option option to to meet with with our our interior interior dedemeet signers to to assist assist them them with with signers their their selections selections as as well. well. They are are in in constant constant comcomThey munication munication with with their their proproject ject manager manager through through the the process to to ensure ensure their their viviprocess sion sion is is being being realized. realized. Dilworth Homes Homes has has aa Dilworth

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program program called called the the BlueBlueprint Program print Program that that can can be viewed viewed on on our our website. website. be This This program program outlines outlines the the entire process process for for our our cliclientire ents. ents. What What options options or or upupgrades do do you you offer offer and and grades what what has has been been popular popular with your buyers? with your buyers? Dilworth Homes’ Dilworth Homes’ motto motto is is Your Your Home, Home, Your Your Way. This This means means your your can can Way. have any any option option you you want want have in in your your home home providing providing it it meets or or exceeds exceeds building building meets code. code. Typical Typical upgrades upgrades that we that we are are seeing seeing include include hardwood fl floors, oors, heat heat hardwood pumps, pumps, granite, granite, corian corian or or silestone counters, counters, heated heated silestone ceramic tile tile fl flooring. ooring. ceramic

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he current economic environment does not appear to have dampened Canadians’ overall confidence in the housing market. The vast majority of Canadians believe that the purchase of a home is a good investment and many are saying it is a good time to buy. A home today, given the lower interest rates, is still affordable. These lower rates are opening the door to home ownership for first time home buyers. People who are cur-

rently renting are realizing they could purchase and have much the same monthly mortgage payment as they are paying in rent. The banks’ prime rate is three per cent, making the variable rate mortgage an attractive option. Variable rate mortgages are now available as low as prime minus .75 per ent (2.25 per cent today). A $250,000 mortgage would result in a monthly payment of just $1,090.32 amortized over 25 years and $955.62 amortized over a 30 year period.

A word of caution with the variable rate mortgage, when the prime rate increases or decreases, so does the rate you are charged. And your payment could fluctuate. A five-year fixed rate mortgage is available for as low as 3.99 per cent for high ratio mortgages. A $250,000 mortgage at this rate would result in a monthly payment of $1,313.70 per month amortized over 25 years and $1,187.38 amortized over 30 years. With a fixed rate mortgage you are guaranteed the payment and rate for the full

five years. For those of you who currently have a mortgage, now is a good time to take a look at the rate you are paying and compare it to what is currently being offered. We certainly do not encourage people to break their mortgage but some of you are locked in at a much higher rate than what is now available and refinancing may save you money. You must weigh all the options carefully. Your existing bank/ mortgage company will charge you a penalty to

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break the mortgage and this penalty will be based on the rate you have versus the rate available as well as the length of time left in your term. This penalty is referred to as interest rate differential. In some cases your penalty may still be only three months interest. If you can refinance into a new mortgage and reduce your monthly payment above and beyond any penalty cost, then you should seriously consider it. For those of you who have sufficient equity in your home, you can add

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the penalty onto your mortgage. At the same time if you are carrying any credit card debt or high interest loans, refinancing makes even more sense. Credit card debt can be as high as 20 per cent, so adding it into a low rate mortgage is a good move. Refinancing may not be the solution for everyone but if you can secure a new lower rate and monthly payments, it can save you money and certainly be worth the effort in the long run. Remember rates have been historically low for the past few years but all

For proof that parenthood does change everything, just look at the Mar Vista, Calif., garden of landscape designer Elizabeth Low. The birth of daughter Violet, now 2, inspired her to consider the question: How would the arrival of a child change the landscape —and not just in a metaphorical sense? Her answer will be evident April 30, when the garden opens to the public as part of the Mar Vista Green Gardens Showcase. What tour-goers will see is a project that started two years ago, when Low and her husband, David Cash, bought their home. At the time, the landscape designer envisioned a modern, minimal garden. “I wanted it to be easy to care for,” she said. “I just didn’t want to come home from work and have to think about it.” But after Violet was born and Low found herself at home more than before, her priorities changed. “I wanted everything to be soft and pretty and attract wildlife,” Low said. “I found myself looking at the garden at all hours of the day.” Low found herself wanting to cut flowers and grow vegetables. After gutting the 700-square-foot house and building a 200-squarefoot addition, the couple’s next step was to make the front and back gardens an

extension of a house that was still modest in size. In the front yard, she added succulents, grevillea, flax, lemon trees and irises and kept the existing camellia bush and jacaranda tree. Between blue stone pavers, she planted wild strawberry and dymondia. Berms built around the exterior of the property let her plant higher and create a sense of privacy. The result is something that feels more like a sanctuary than a play area, a buffer from the busy street. The wild assortment of plants provides something in bloom throughout the year. In the backyard, Low mapped out four zones: a guest house-office in the garage, a lounging deck and patio area off the master bedroom, a cozy fire pit and a dining area. “I knew we were going to live outside,” she said, and they do. The outdoor living areas are set among a mix of plants that has evolved. When Violet and her friends trampled some succulents, Low dug them out and replanted them in pots and hanging pouch planters attached to the garage. After twice installing dianella grass, Low gave up. “It was muddy and patchy from Violet,” she said. “We were spending all this money on grass and it wasn’t growing in.” The solution: Low purchased artificial turf from the Santa Monica, Calif., building supply company

Bourget Bros. “It’s the best alternative for us,” Low said. “It is like a carpet.” To the carpet that needs no watering, Low added drought-tolerant and California native plants. A coffeeberry hedge provides a screen for the entire backyard. Low likes the California native because it is not invasive, has pretty red berries in the fall and doesn’t require a lot of water. Because native plants can be slow to grow, Cash painted the cinderblock wall behind the hedge the same green color as the house. “The color makes the spare areas disappear,” Low said. A new sycamore tree, meanwhile, has grown quickly in two years. “It makes the pergola look like it has been there for years,” Low said. She has begun using three rain barrels from the Department of Water and Power, and she hasn’t used her drip irrigation system for the last three months. Mulching four times a year helps to retain moisture. Now that all the work has been completed, does she regret not having the minimalist garden she once imagined? “I would have gotten bored,” Low said. “I had this maternal, feminine side which I wanted to express.” And Violet? “She loves the garden,” Low said. “She loves to play in the dirt.”

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dramatic.” He shopped farm and ranch suppliers online (not a rare occurrence since his firm designs ranches and weekend properties in the country), and chose a model that has a boldly lettered gauge to indicate the tank’s water level. Although the cistern has a commanding presence, it is the lawn turf that is dearest to the owner’s heart. In early spring, ‘Emerald’ zoysia is cropped short, like an Aggie’s scalp. But a few weeks hence it will be green and fine-bladed. “It is absolutely gorgeous when it gets grown up,” he says. “It reaches a maximum height of 10 inches, but it falls over on itself at five or six inches, so it never exceeds the height limit the city will allow. It’s like walking on a thick, well-padded rug. It feels so good. “We designed the landscape to closely fit sun patterns, shade patterns and topography” Garthoff says. “As the beds in the front yard transition under the tree canopy, it starts to get more shade-tolerant plants.” The planting plan was developed around large, old trees, including a majestic male bois d’arc the

DALLAS—It’s an unusual cistern that grabs attention from a well-designed house and landscape, but the 1,650-gallon galvanized-steel cylinder has pride of place in a Dallas, Texas, area front yard. It is symbolic of the owners’ finally realized dream for the home they had always talked about having one day. Once all five children in their blended family were on their own, the couple tore down the 1946 two-story residence in the Devonshire neighborhood of North Dallas to make way for a low and lean Texas modern design with a metal roof, exterior walls of stone and a sustainable, low-maintenance landscape plan. Architect Stephen Chambers and landscape architect Shane Garthoff, both of Dallas, were instantly on the same page with the husband and wife regarding their desire to create a new homestead that trod sensitively, respectfully upon the site. “You have to be responsible in caring for the environment. It’s everybody’s job,” says the fhomeowner, who didn’t

want his name used. “I didn’t want well-manicured box hedges. We wanted something that would be sustainable, that wouldn’t take a lot of work and that was kind to the environment.” This man clearly takes delight in his new home, whose landscape was on the national Garden Conservancy’s Open Day tour last May. Visitors, sophisticated garden lovers, circled the imposing cistern with the same wideeyed awe as the gawkers in automobiles who roll to a stop to stare. If tour visitors, strollers or motorists show interest, the homeowner, from his frequent perch on landscape boulders in the shade, is happy to hold forth. Architect Chambers says his client told him, early in planning conferences, that he wanted big barrels positioned around the house’s exterior to catch rainwater. Chambers replied, “Why don’t we do something a little bigger, make a bigger statement that (water conservation) is important to you?” The architect points out a cistern can be buried underground or placed in a far less prominent position than one’s front yard, “but that wouldn’t be as

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homeowner says is about 100 years old, a spreading live oak and a row of sizable, multi-trunk crape myrtles that screen the side street. These valuable trees and others were protected during construction and seem to have survived without damage. The property employs an automatic irrigation system that was designed and manufactured in Israel; the homeowners consider it a state-of-theart option. It supplements rainfall, admittedly, but Garthoff heeded his clients’ wishes that not a drop of water be wasted. The neighborhood is close to a lake, and the homeowners did not want rain or sprinkler runoff from their property streaming down streets and into the city’s aging and overworked storm sewers. That breaks the rules of good stewardship. The landscape, therefore, has as little paving as possible. Permeable surfaces—lawn and landscape beds, bands of crushed stone between the concrete expanses of the driveway, dry streambeds that double as walkways and the backyard’s crushed black basalt— absorb heavy rains rather than deflect the water.

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Nature had a rough start, as she was very untrustworthy of the staff, but with lots of care and attention she has come around beautifully. She is a bit hesitant with other cats at the moment, so it would be best if she could go to a home with NO OTHER PETS and have one special person she can bond with. She loves to lounge in her fav spots and observe her surroundings. If you feel you have the ideal environment for Nature please come and meet her. Came in as a stray

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Bear Creek boat launch closed Marshall Jones CONTRIBUTOR

Campers and boaters at Bear Creek Park are going to be in for a rude surprise this summer as the only boat launch in the area is being closed by the Regional District of Central Okanagan. The launch has been in trouble for some time as silt and sediment, along with low water levels, have forced the district to act now. The cost to repair the area would have gone over $100,000. That might be affordable to a community the size of West Kelowna. But since incorporation, that left the launch in a small community park and would have cost residents of Central Okanagan West roughly $40 per home. Regional district spokesperson Bruce Smith said the cost was just too high. “It was not done lightly,” he said. “We recognize...that there was going to be increasing demand for boating amenities in the Central Okanagan but we had to look at it from a cost effective point of view. The expense of the upgrade required and the burden that would place on the people in the area was just too high.” Even if the cost was shared, Smith says the regional district isn’t sure they could get the required permissions to even do the remediation work. It would require permits from Ministry of Environment and Department of Fisheries and Oceans. And even if the cost and environmental factors were mitigated, it still wouldn’t ensure

the build-up of material wouldn’t bury the launch again. Smith says the regional district worked closely with B.C. Parks next door, which has removed the advertised amenity from its site and posted notices in the park, but he anticipates some boaters coming to the campground this summer may be disappointed. Smith said the regional district has already had several emails complaining about the situation. The closure leaves the nearest westside boat launches at Fintry, which would require a long trip down windy Westside Road or back into West Kelowna at Gellatly Bay. It also highlights one of several problems the regional district identified in its 2008 Marine Facilities Study. It pegged the economic impact of boating in the Central Okanagan to be $39 million per year to the local economy. It said that figure could grow to nearly $70 million if issues of access, moorage and boat storage were addressed. One of its specific recommendations was that local governments develop and improve boat launches and accesses. It said the Central Okanagan greatly needed at least give more launches within the next 20 years along with provision for temporary parking. The study indicated the Bear Creek launch had roughly 10 users per day. There has been little if any public discussion by regional district partners since the Marine Facilities Study was made public three years ago.

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ROAD NOW TRAVELLED…Traffic along Highway 97 is now using a new section of road under an overpass at the construction area

of the new Westside Road. The overpass project is expected to be finished in the fall. An underpass at Nancee Way is to be built next and is scheduled for completion next year.

Independent capitalizes on Tory absence Kathy Michaels STAFF REPORTER

The official Conservative representative for the Okanagan-Coquihalla riding didn’t make it to a Kelowna forum that drew together candidates from both sides of the lake, but the party’s point of view didn’t go unspoken. Incumbent MP for Kelowna-Lake Country, Ron Cannan, handled the bulk of questions about the Conservative’s platform, and independent Sean Upshaw pointed out he knows what it means to be politically blue in the Okanagan-Coquihalla riding. Upshaw isn’t just an independent candidate, he explained. He considers himself a true Conservative who fell victim to a shortcoming in the nomination process, and as he repeatedly told the 200-person audience gathered for the Canadian Federation Of University Women’s political forum, he’d make sure the party was aware of his allegiances, should he be elected. “I’d walk across the floor and say, ‘Hello Mr. Harper, I’m Sean Upshaw’,” he said, extending his arm to mime the handshake. Some niceties would be exchanged, and he’d slip

into the role of a Conservative MP. Without Conservative candidate Dan Albas in attendance, Upshaw got a chance to practice the role. His strongly conservative responses to questions from the audience and the federation often gained hearty applause from the audience. His unique position also gave him the ability to point out that today’s government isn’t perfect, and there are kinks that need to be worked out. That, too, was a well-received comment. While issues about what it means to be a Conservative in that riding added a strange twist to the Kelowna forum, Upshaw alongside Green Party candidate Dan Bouchard, New Democrat David Finnis and Liberal John Kidder showed themselves to be the most well-versed candidates in the valley. Not only did they know their party playbooks off by heart, they spoke about where they individually would like to see change in the House of Commons. Questions about the local state of agriculture, the need for democratic reform, water and post secondary education helped keep things moving throughout the night. In regard to water issues, NDP’s Finnis ex-

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It may be a little more expensive than anyone projected, but West Kelowna hopes it will have the central community attraction it has been looking for with final approval from District of West Kelowna council for the Westbank Centre Children’s Spray Park. Councillors had already agreed to fund the final $30,000 not yet raised by the Westbank Rotary Club and agreed to fund another estimated $50,000 in unforeseen expenses. The Rotary Club has raised almost $250,000 in cash and in kind donations over three to four years of fundraising for the project. The Rotary Club and district staff all believe the spray park—similar to the ones in Ben Lee Park and in City Park in Kelowna—can be completed before summer.

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10 and under and I sure hope it gets a lot of use because otherwise it will be a beautiful fountain... I don’t want to see three quarters of a million dollars spent on something that sits idle.” Coun. Carol Zanon was surprised councillors were eager to approve the construction costs of the park without an operational budget, though she was relieved to hear a lifeguard would not be required. Coun. Duane Ophus said he had no doubt the park would be well-used and a central point for the community. “This is just the latest phase in what is turning out to be a really nice Westbank Town Centre park,” he said. “The community garden is well used by a lot of people, the dog park is very popular and... this great trail head to Powers Creek Canyon. This is the next step in the development of a really nice feature in the community.”

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The bills for Royal Lepage Place keep rolling in Marshall Jones CONTRIBUTOR

Just when you thought the cost of Royal Lepage Place couldn’t get any higher, yet another bill was revealed by the District of West Kelowna Tuesday that is directly attributable to construction of the community arena. Mayor Doug Findlater said his taxpayers were on the hook for another $42,000 as a contribution to more than $227,000

Doug Findlater paid by the Central Okanagan School District to build a path for students to

get safely to Mt. Boucherie secondary school during construction. It’s one more bitter pill for council to swallow after inheriting the building and its cost as a Regional District of Central Okanagan project. “(It’s) another joyful story out of Royal Lepage Place,” Findlater said sarcastically. The arena was originally estimated to cost $5.1 million when taxpayers agreed in a referendum

to borrow $3.2 million to fund it. When the District of West Kelowna took over the building it was well over $13 million and still unfinished. Close to $1 million more has been spent finishing the geothermal heating system, adding a dry floor and correcting mistakes in original construction. This final wrinkle has been an ongoing dispute the school district has been fighting for at least three years to recoup costs

of the trail. Till Tuesday’s meeting, those discussions took place behind closed doors. According to Findlater, the regional district originally agreed to pay $100,000 to the school district for the trail before West Kelowna was even incorporated. When the new municipality was born, the regional district handed the bill to West Kelowna, one of many points of contention councillors

have with the regional district in the transition of responsibilities. “Council was advised that to continue with litigation to resolve the matter, it was estimated that costs could range up to $140,000 and council determined this was not a suitable risk to take on behalf of taxpayers,” he said. The three parties went to mediation and the school district agreed to reduce the amount to $42,000. West Kelowna

also felt CORD should pay up “considering its role in the walkway creation and the manner in which this occurred.” The $42,000 is contingent on the regional district contributing $25,000. “While this arrangement is unsatisfactory to all parties, it’s important to note that all three spent taxpayer funds. By reaching this agreement all three parties have avoided significant legal costs,” Findlater said.

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Council happy to see plans for industrial building proceed A long-awaited project for West Kelowna’s light industrial park appears to be getting closer to completion, much to the delight of local politicians.

It was just a few final approvals for how two new industrial buildings on Stevens Road may look, but it was enough encouragement for councillors to get excited.

The proposal calls for two multi-tenant industrial buildings of 55,000 square feet of space for lease plus provision of a third building for a total square footage of 63,000 square feet.

There is already one building on the site at 1405 Stevens Rd. The proposed construction predates the District of West Kelowna and started at the Region-

al District of Central Okanagan. While Tuesday’s thumbs up only approved the form and character development permit of the buildings, it’s a sign they may be closer.

“This is a significant development and in my opinion this is really good news to see this,” said Mayor Doug Findlater. The District of West Kelowna continues to

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WESTSIDE ▼ BEAR MAIN

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EGGS HUNTERS…Hundreds of children went in search of

thousands of Easter eggs last weekend during the inaugural 10,000 Easter egg Eggstravaganzer. The idea for the community event came from local realtor Darcy Elder, and was organized with the assistance of other realtors from her firm, Kelowna Westside Re/Max. The hunt took place on the field adjacent to the Johnson-Bentley Aquatic Centre.

The Regional District of Central Okanagan and the Kelowna Dirt Bike Club have avoided further legal proceedings by agreeing to use a track in the Bear Main area for just three days a year. The consent order keeps the two sides out of court by way of a special event permit for Sun-

day, May 15, Motocross Ride for the Cure event as well as Sept. 24 and 25 for a Canadian Motosport Racing Corporation sanctioned race. The special event licence suspends the noise bylaw for those days. The Kelowna Dirt Bike Club has been battling since at least 2000 to

maintain use of its altered track. The club says it has spent hundreds of thousands of dollars building and maintaining it. Traditionally there have been only four events per year, whereas it used to be a practice facility several days a week. That raised the ire of several residents in the

Bear Creek-Rose Valley area and drew attention of the regional district’s noise bylaw. District of West Kelowna Mayor Doug Findlater briefed councillors on the latest action Tuesday, saying the regional district wanted to halt mounting legal costs and come to a compromise.

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cial event is being planned for Sept. 23 and 24 at the Johnson-Bentley pool sportsfields. Society president Gordon Ficke told District of West Kelowna councillors that events are still being planned but will include re-enactments, learning centers, cultural displays, arts and food.

The society also hopes to involve Westbank First Nation in a big way. The area was one of the stops on the fur trail between Fort Vancouver and the Columbia River and was used to take supplies and goods from England to the fur trappers in the interior from 1810 to 1846.

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SPORTS ▼ MARK HOWELL

Former Warriors coach named college Coach of the Year In just his second year as a Canadian university (CIS) head coach, Mark Howell, the first ever coach of the Westside Warriors, has won the Father George Kehoe Memorial Award, as the Coach of the Year for his work with the Calgary Dinos. Over his two seasons with the team, Howell has led the Dinos to a pair of playoff appearances after a one-year absence and the program’s first University Cup appearance since 2000. His 2010-11 squad posted a 17-8-3 conference record, the school’s best since 1996-97, and a second-place finish in Canada West.

With home-ice advantage in the opening round of the playoffs, the Dinos qualified for the CIS championship with a three-game series win over Saskatchewan and appeared in their first conference final series since 1996. Howell joined the Dinos after six years as a head coach at the Junior ‘A’ level in Drayton Valley, Alta., and Westside, B.C. He played one year of CIS hockey at Alberta, winning the 1992 University Cup with the Golden Bears. “In just two short years, Mark has re-established the University of Calgary as one of the premier hockey programs

in Western Canada,” said Wayne Giles, dean of the U of C’s kinesiology faculty. “His dedication and tireless work have led to quick success and a trip to the University Cup, and we congratulate him on this well-deserved honour.” Howell was the first ever head coach of the Westside Warriors and served for three years with the team. He had a 10060-4-16 record during the regular season and a 1015 record during the playoffs with the Warriors in his three years. He also led the Warriors to their only Interior Conference Finals appearance in 2008.

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MARK HOWELL, seen here during his time as head coach of the Westside Warriors, is now the head coach of the University of Calgary Dinos.

Friendly karate tourney The Taneda Karate Dojo hosted their 10th annual Friendship Tournament in Penticton last month. Athletes represented Burnaby, Prince George, Fort St. John, Chetwynd, Hudson’s Hope, Penticton, Peachland, Summerland, West Kelowna & Kelowna. The Taneda Friendship Tournament offers athletes an opportunity to train and compete with each other who study Chito-Ryu Karate. There were a variety of talented athletes competing, aged five to 60-plus. . Some of the athletes were national and world champions of Chito-Ryu Karate. Due to the number of athletes competing individual results were not available.

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With a United Soccer Leagues W-League (women’s) championship in their sights, one member of the Vancouver Whitecaps hopes that Penticton can be part of this year’s push. Dan Lenarduzzi, director of soccer development for the club, wants Penticton be part of the championship chase as they will host a league game between the Whitecaps and Santa Clarita (California) Blue Heat on July 8. Last year the Whitecaps lost in the W-League title game 3-1 to the Buffalo Flash. Lenarduzzi was at Penticton’s King’s Park on Wednesday for the announcement of the match, which will be the second-last game of the season for the Whitecaps. “They are really excited,” said Lenarduzzi of the players, who will play in seven communities in the province. “This is the

only game outside of the Lower Mainland. It’s a fantastic opportunity for the Whitecaps to showcase areas of B.C. They are looking forward to a big crowd being here.” Manuel Borba, who is involved with the South Okanagan Youth Soccer Association, feels it will attract SOYSA’s largest players base as 40 per cent are female. SOYSA has 2,100 registered kids. “One area we lack in is female coaches and role models for kids,” said Borba. “I think it’s very important that we bring these role models to Penticton.” The Whitecaps also plan to put on clinics, including a pre-game one and have half-time mini games. The next day, the Whitecaps intend to have their players work with the female talent from SOYSA. “The best way to grow soccer is to have them as

role models interact with the young girls here in Penticton and across the Okanagan,” said Lenarduzzi. With SOYSA hosting provincials in Penticton, the Whitecaps see this as an opportunity to bring out the women’s team and play a league game. “We’re looking forward to partnering with the provincials that are on here at that time but also with the Pinnacles and SOYSA to put a fantastic event on,” he added. More important than that, we want that to be a launching pad for the Whitecaps in the future to partner more with Penticton.” Lenarduzzi, brother of Bob Lenarduzzi who is president of the Whitecaps men’s team in Major League Soccer, described the relationship between the two as being loose the last couple of years. Penticton Western News

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Many drivers are misinformed about their auto insurance

am frustrated by how misinformed people are about how liability insurance works. My frustration comes from three places. First, the lack of understanding leads to unfairness, the bottom line being that so many injured victims accept less than fair compensation for their losses. Second, I have been writing this column for over four years and one of my primary themes has been enlightening people about how liability insurance works. Clearly, I am failing. Third, I am somewhat hamstrung in getting my message across because the advice I give to avoid unfairness is simply to get legal advice. Personal injury lawyers like me make a living from taking on personal injury cases. I know that if a roofer stops by my home and advises me that I need a new

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Paul Hergott roof, my willingness to accept that advice will be coloured by the self-serving nature of the advice. The latest was yesterday, when a client told me about a friend who had settled her case directly with the insurance company for $50,000.00, only one year after the crash. By telling me about that settlement, it was as if my client was asking how that friend had been able to get such a high settlement without hiring a lawyer. My face dropped and I got a knot in my stomach. My emotional reaction was not from feeling challenged, though. Before asking any details of that other claim, I immediate-

ly shared my regret that her friend had been taken advantage of. While $50,000.00 may seem like a lot of money, it would have been far less than fair compensation. Sure enough, her friend’s injuries were serious enough to have disabled her from working for a number of months. Likely a large portion of the settlement was income loss and reimbursement for medical care. Likely, the compensation she received for the “pain and suffering” portion of her claim was woefully inadequate, and she received zero compensation for the probability of problems she was going to have with work in the future. Who knows if she was paid anything at all for future care needs. I keep statistics to show the difference between amounts offered to my clients before they get

me involved and the final result. The final result is usually several times the last best offer before my involvement. I do what I can to eliminate the perception that my advice is selfserving. I am quick to tell potential clients that any competent personal injury lawyer could have achieved the same results. I recommend, in writing, that they don’t end their search for a personal injury lawyer with me, but rather that they interview a number of lawyers before making a decision on who to hire. Why do injured victims settle their cases directly with the insurance company without getting legal advice to find out whether the amount offered is really fair? They are misinformed. They believe that the thousands of dollars of car

insurance premiums they have paid over the years entitles them to compensation for their injuries. They believe that the insurance company they have paid those premiums to is their insurance company, looking after them. They are confusing liability insurance with house insurance. You pay insurance premiums to insure you against the risk that you will lose everything in a fire. If there is a fire, and you lose everything, your insurance company reimburses you for your losses. In those circumstances, the insurance company actually owes you a duty of good faith. I’m not saying they always abide by that duty, but it is usually unnecessary to get a lawyer involved in a house insurance claim. When you pay auto insurance premiums, you

are not insuring against the risk that you will be injured. Instead, you are insuring against the risk that you will be at fault in a crash and injure someone else. You are insuring yourself against a claim being made against you by someone you injure. This is why the best drivers, with no claims against them, pay the least insurance. The really confusing part is that the insurance company you pay your liability insurance premiums to is exactly the same one that every other driver pays their liability insurance premiums to. If another driver is at fault in a crash and causes you injury, that same insurance company gets involved to handle your claim. The very important thing to realize is that when handling your claim, the insurance company is acting for the

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