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Angry orchardists demand change Jennifer Smith STAFF REPORTER

The apple industry is in dire straights, local orchardists told NDP leadership candidate Mike Farnworth at a panel discussion that found new farming technology advocates seated before a room full of angry orchardists. The meeting was intended to give the MLA a taste of the issues young farmers—primarily those working small and urban plots—face in growing the new sector of agriculture. But it didn’t take long for the audience, a mix of orchardists and stalwart NDP members, to give Farnworth a piece of their mind. “This industry is beyond the septic tank,” shouted one angry apple grower who declined to give his name. He told the politician he is $58,000 in the red, a sum he estimates would take three years to recoup, and that his son is abandoning the farm to work in Alberta because he sees no future in apples. The orchardist could not understand why the NDP has done so little to help farmers and suggested the party needs to bring Farm Income Assistance back to subsidize the farmer during years when costs are not covered. It is the least he believes the party could do to repay those who had their land ownership rights severely curtailed when the

NDP instituted the Agricultural Land Reserve in 1971. The president of the B.C. Fruit Growers’ Association, Joe Sardina, told Farnworth the orchard industry pumps $200 million into this area annually and yet, from what he sees, the farmers’ plight is falling on deaf ears. “It’s shameful that this province has the lowest per capita spending on agriculture in terms of GDP. Absolutely shameful,” he said. Sardina pointed to the ALR as well, saying he felt it was good policy to protect the farm, but the province has forgotten to protect farmers. An additional $118 million in annual spending is needed just to meet provincial spending averages across Canada, he said, adding if the government were to stop pouring money into provincial sports teams and putting roofs on stadiums, farmers might be able to earn a living. For his part, Farnworth appeared to listen. “We look at those mountains. We look at the minerals and we don’t think we can grow anything,” the MLA said, admitting he’s targeting agriculture in his platform because he doesn’t think the party has put enough emphasis on the sector. After the meeting, Farnworth said what he See Farmers A7

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RANDOM HEROES…Masked man Justin Nygaard, along with other members of the Kelowna Ford Lincoln Do-Righters, cleaned up the yard at the Harmony House for Woman Wednesday. The work was part of an ongoing series of random acts of kindness spearheaded by the local auto dealership to encourage goodwill throughout the community.

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IHA introduces its new heart surgeon Mike Simmons STAFF REPORTER

A new transplant to the Okanagan has a vision of what the future will be like to keep British Columbian’s hearts beating. Recently appointed as head of cardiac surgery for the Interior Health Cardiac Services Program at Kelowna General Hospital,

Dr. Guy Fradet noted his job is to put a team together and provide vision. He pointed out what the cardiac program is bringing to the table is the next step in treatment, short of actual heart transplants. “I feel honoured to have been given the opportunity to participate in the creation of this new cardiac surgical centre,

which will complement and enhance the alreadyestablished Interior Health Cardiac Services program. It is my goal to develop a strong and broad program that encompasses all areas of cardiac surgery, providing Southern Interior residents ready local access to a breadth of top-level services.” He outlined the grad-

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▼ SUTHERLAND BAY

Houseboats pushed out Kathy Michaels STAFF REPORTER

Houseboats moored on Okanagan Lake have once again turned the heads of local government officials, this time earning notices of trespass and non-compliance from Kelowna. “We issued them around 16 days ago,” said Rob Mayne, the City of Kelowna’s director of corporate services, adding notices followed noise complaints from area residents. “There were a few boats we issued notices to before. We’ve been pursuing this for several years, and this is just a new tool.” Four boats were ticketed for mooring in wat-

ers that are zoned within the city, where no permanent moorage is allowed. Another 10 boats, outside those parameters, were notified of the fact they were in waters where no overnight moorage is allowed, except in cases where a federal licence has been issued. The deadline to move was Feb. 28. One left the area Wednesday but Mayne said the city won’t be taking drastic measures to enforce compliance among the rest. “Rather than towing them, we’re trying to get in contact with the owners and explaining the issue, so we can get voluntary compliance,” he said, adding they want to “educate” boat owners. While the city is tak-

ing a new tack, it’s not the first time houseboats have become an issue requiring government intervention. For the last few years they’ve been playing musical chairs in various sheltered areas around Okanagan Lake, pushing governments into action when complaints roll in. To deal with the issue in West Kelowna, a bylaw amendment was adopted in late 2009, giving further control of Okanagan Lake’s foreshore. It put limits on private moorage and by the following summer, boats were forced to move, opting to make their way back to Sutherland Bay. While the houseboats seem to continually gravitate toward spots they’re not welcome, Mayne ac-

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HOUSEBOATS that arrived in Sutherland Bay after being forced off the West Kelowna foreshore at Gellatly Bay have now been told to move on by Kelowna city officials. knowledged there are few options. “The city recognizes

there’s a shortfall of moorage, and we’re working to address that,” he said.

“We’ve studied what moorage capacity there is on the lake and we’re

working with other municipalities to master-plan future moorage areas.”

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Leadership candidate floats idea of education commission Jennifer Smith STAFF REPORTER

Nearly a quarter century after the 1987 Royal Commission on Education, NDP leadership candidate Mike Farnworth says he believes it’s time for a new evaluation. While speaking to a group of NDP supporters at the Rotary Centre for the Arts Wednesday, Farnworth confirmed another comprehensive look at schooling in this province is indeed a part of his platform, saying he’s had

Mike Farnworth a lot of positive feedback on the idea. “If you told people back in 1988 that you would be choosing the

leader of a party by going to a computer or phone, you would have been laughed out of the room,” he said. “Technology alone has changed how education takes place.” Farnworth said his tour of the province is basically to test ideas out as he works toward the April 17 NDP leadership convention and he has no idea who he would choose to head up such an undertaking. For the Central Okanagan Teachers’ Associa-

tion president Alice Rees, it’s an intriguing idea nonetheless. Rees said the Sullivan Commission generated some good discussion, though she was disappointed when some of the ideas, like adding more professional development for teachers, never materialized. Given the global economy students face upon graduation, and the speed at which technology is changing the way people act and think, Rees said teachers face challenges

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like never before to adequately prepare students to keep up. On the other hand, she also points out the Central Okanagan School District

has, thus far, been well ahead of the province in doing so. The school district adopted a quality assessment model that essentially does what the new provincial 21st Century learning initiative targets—and it started six years ago. “We’re kind of like the Nissan ad. We saw it coming and we are already doing it,” she said. Effectively, the system gives students more choice in how they demonstrate they’ve learned a concept, asking the stu-

dents themselves to figure out how they can show they grasp what they’ve learned, then execute the idea. The point, she said, is to help students develop pathways and methodologies for learning themselves. Rees referenced the speed at which knowledge is increasing, saying students today need to learn how to learn if they are to succeed in years to come. jsmith@kelownacapnews.com

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▼ UBCO

Putting Africa on students’ mental maps Jennifer Smith

Iringa, Tanzania. When he arrived, however, he admits he was surprised to find perceptions of Africa, particularly here in the Okanagan, were often ill-informed and some students seemed generally disinterested in hearing about it.

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A handful of UBCO students want their classmates to know Africa is not a country. While it might sound like a joke, fourth-year biochemistry student Suud Nahdi and international relations student Uba Mohammed said they’re helping host Africa Awareness Week on campus to ensure everyone in their adopted community understands Africa is neither a place to pity nor one homogenous continent comprised of the kids one sees in world hunger commercials. “You can’t speak the African language,” said Nahdi. “There is no such thing. We speak all different languages. There are 54 countries.” Nahdi came from a high school offering the international baccalaureate in Tanzania where UBC recruiters snapped him up. He chose to come to UBCO because he enjoys the smaller town feel having grown up in the small community of

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YOU CAN’T SPEAK THE AFRICAN LANGUAGE. THERE IS NO SUCH THING. Suud Nahdi

After attending a conference on the UBC Vancouver campus on raising awareness of Africa in academic studies, he thought the Okanagan campus could actually use an event to simply raise awareness of some of the geographic and cultural basics. Africa is a very diverse place, he said. Plenty of people go to work in a

business suit carrying a brief case, just as anyone in Canada might do, and he would like to see his classmates appreciate this perspective. Mohammed is originally from Kenya, though her family is currently living in Geneva, Switzerland as her father serves as a United Nations senior economist for the International Labour Organization. She wants to follow her father into the UN, and said she too was a little surprised by the reaction she got when she told people she was here from Africa. “No one asks what country. They just say: ‘oh.’” If a celebrity has been there, then they want to know,” she said, noting she resorted to telling people Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie had stayed in her home country for a period to attract interest. The other typical reaction, she said, boils down to a stereotype that people from Africa are all impoverished. “It is not all poor. We have fashion. We have

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everything that they have in the North, it’s just not shown,” she said. In fact, Mohammed says ignorance and good intentions often lead to troubling consequences for people on the continent when those from wealthier countries send money instead of taking the time to offer targeted help aimed at ensuring Africans can choose how to develop themselves. For this week, both international students said they are starting small, trying to get their classmates to see just a little bit more of their homeland than they might have known before. With samples of sim sim (a sesame sugar treat), kasha (a sweet coconut cookie) and kola kande (a peanut brittle-type snack) on hand, they were playing African-themed trivia mid-week with plans to host a major potluck event this evening. More information about Africa Awareness Week can be found at www.ubc.ca/okanagan/students/international/ welcome.html.

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Fire pit coming to rink Kathy Michaels STAFF REPORTER

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A relatively unobtrusive item on Kelowna city council’s Monday agenda, may be just what it takes to make a good thing better. City council approved an amendment to the open fire bylaw Monday, allowing for future use of outdoor fire pits, outdoor fireplaces and barbecues fuelled by natural gas, propane or briquettes only. “I think this is a positive step,” said Coun. Luke Stack. “If we wanted to put

outdoor flame in Stuart Park, would that be permitted?” The fire chief told Stack that he was right on the money, allowing room for a warming area to be installed near the rink. It, along with a snack area, were among the top requests by skaters. Unfortunately, however, users of the rink won’t get to try it out until next year as unfavourable ice conditions—sunny weather— has prompted the end of the winter wonderland downtown. “We wanted to keep the rink open as long as

we could, but the heat from the sun is just too intense,” said Martin Johansen, the city’s building services manager. “It’s cold enough out there for ice, but the solar load on the ice makes it impossible to maintain.” City crews started the process of removing the ice Monday. The rink opened to the public on Dec. 28, 2010, and has seen thousands of visitors since then. Earlier this month, Stuart Park was recognized with an award from the Design Exchange Awards in the Urban Design category.

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Board of Education Trustee Electoral Boundaries Proposed Adjustment Pursuant to Section 30 (4) of the School Act, the Board of Education of School District No. 23 (Central Okanagan) is requesting that the Minister of Education vary the Electoral Boundaries of the School District. At the December 9, 2009 Board of Education Public Meeting, the following motion was passed: THAT: The Board request the Minister of Education to change the Trustee Electoral Boundaries on the Westside as follows: One Trustee elected to represent the District of West Kelowna; and One Trustee elected to represent the District of Peachland and the Central Okanagan West Electoral Area. (Central Okanagan West Electoral Area includes Trader’s Cove, Fintry, Killiney Beach, Westshore Estates, Wilson’s Landing, Rural Peachland, IR9 and IR10) This request only affects the two Trustee Electoral Boundaries on the Westside of the School District. The Board of Education’s opinion is that this request better addresses the population imbalance while maintaining local representation. If approved by the Minister of Education, this request will result in the Trustee Electoral Area Order to be adjusted as follows: 4 Trustees

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THE KYLE ROAD office of Collins-Toker was the scene of a fatal floor collapse Tuesday night in which a 36-yearold man died.

Under the reconfigured boundaries, the estimated population representation is as follows (based on 2006 Census):

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The Board of Education is inviting public input to this proposed Electoral Boundary Change. The Public can respond in writing to School District No. 23 Central Okanagan, 1940 Underhill Street, Kelowna BC V1X 3X2, or by email to board@sd23.bc.ca by March 9, 2011. A public open house will be held on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at Mount Boucherie Secondary School, 2751 Cameron Road, West Kelowna, BC.

Stuart Park wins award

Stuart Park has been recognized with a bronze award at the Design Exchange Awards for projects completed in 2010. The award was presented to Stantec Con-

sulting and the design team involved in creating the park, with the City of Kelowna listed as the client. “We are very pleased Stuart Park was recog-

Businessman and father of two Regan Toker has been identified as the man killed in the collapse of a warehouse loft off Kyle Road during the evening of Mar. 1. The 36-year-old warehouse and sales manager was beneath a wooden storage structure inside the Collins-Toker Agencies Ltd. building in the early evening when it col-

lapsed, bringing down a heavy load of materials stockpiled there. Friends looking for him called West Kelowna RCMP at just after 6 p.m. Emergency crews attended the property in the 2600 block of Kyle Road until late into the night, but firefighters could not safely remove Toker’s body until the next day when it was confirmed

nized for its design features and elements,” said Andrew Gibbs, park and public space projects manager with the city. “It was a great team effort and the final re-

sult is a public place that combines visually appealing features and functionality that has a tangible benefit to the entire downtown.” The Design Exchange

there would be no further collapse. Toker leaves behind two sons, aged 11 and 13. An autopsy was expected to be conducted in Penticton yesterday. Worksafe B.C. has taken over the investigation into the incident. Worksafe B.C. officials were reported Thursday as saying it could take as long as a year to complete

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Farmers, young and old, plead for help Farmers from A1 took from the comments is that marketing, like the Buy B.C. campaign scrapped by the Liberal Party when it came to power, is important to farmers, as is spending to support farmers via farm insurance-type programs. But he also acknowledge the largely young, small-scale urban farmers whose panel was intended to dominate the evening. “We need to ensure we have supports in place for the next gener-

ation of farmers in this province and we need to recognize that agriculture is changing,” he said. “Small-scale urban agriculture is becoming increasingly popular, (as is) medium agriculture and new crops.” Among the young farmers to speak was Jordan Marr. He told the MLA he consciously chose to be a farmer because he believes feeding people is an important profession. But he said the traditional model for farming requires so much

upfront capital to purchase land, it’s almost impossible for him to even consider. Instead, he’s earning his living on rented land with no certainty about how long he can sustain it. “Pedal-power” urban farmer Curtis Stone said he needs government to look at the existing regulations that prevent the landowners he borrows space to farm on from receiving tax breaks for their generosity. Unlike the farmers in the ALR who receive considerable breaks on their

property taxes, his landowners still give their space to grow a healthy crop of food for their neighbours but receive no rewards for doing so. Both Marr and Stone said the deck is essentially stacked against them when it comes to ALR regulations, which often protect farmers who do not want to farm the land, but know how to work the system, over people who are generating significant income growing urban crops. jsmith@kelownacapnews.com

New heart centre will serve region Doctor from A1 ing facilities. Fradet noted that cardiac care is also changing rapidly, and there is no certainty what it will be like five years from now. He pointed to a recent car accident victim who suffered heart trauma. Traditional invasive surgery had a 10 to 15 per cent chance of killing the patient, but the insertion of a catheter to repair the an-

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eurysm in her heart instead, now sees the patient doing fine five years later. He noted the technology currently exists for nanoscale robots to enter the bloodstream and remove plaque. Fradet added that acquiring the technology and the equipment to support such work might take 10 years. “We have to plan for in between,” he said. His vision for the next five years includes a wide

variety of cardiac services. Many of the specialized procedures will address patients with complex or high-risk conditions. “It can be a difficult journey because it is a big program, but if we forget politics and regional battles and focus on what’s best for the patient, it will be an easy journey.” Cardiologist Dr. Richard Hooper noted the growth of the cardiac surgery unit and addition of

a second catheter lab will allow the unit to handle the volume of patients that come from around rural British Columbia. Fradet will begin performing open heart surgery at KGH by the end of 2012. Two existing operating rooms in KGH will be renovated for use by cardiac surgery until the permanent heart centre building opens in 2016. msimmons@kelownacapnews.com

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here’s the law and then there’s plain common decency. The U.S. Supreme Court found itself arbitrating between the two this week and in its ruling, came down on the side of the former. But it did so at the expense of the latter. The court ruled that as hurtful as it is for the grieving family, it’s OK for a controversial fundamentalist U.S. Baptist church to send raucous protesters to demonstrate outside the funerals of soldiers killed in Iraq and Af-

ghanistan. The court’s ruling, in essence, says It’s OK for the protesters to use the opportunity to shout homophobic and anti-abortion slurs and insult the dead soldiers who are being laid to rest. The justices ruled 8-1 saying free speech, no matter how ugly, was protected by that country’s constitution. So the Westboro Baptist Church will be allowed to continue spreading its messages of hate, no matter how it affects the loved ones who have lost a son,

daughter, father or mother. In a Canada, we like to think we are different than the United States and any person with an ounce of empathy and caring should hope that such a barbaric display of mean-spirited venom does not take root here. As is the case often, despite the aforementioned desire to be different, we in Canada often copy what’s done in the U.S. if we think it can be effective. But to those who would consider following suit, please don’t confuse the sacrosanct right to

free speech and expression with the humanity of letting grieving parents and children bury their dead in peace. Protesting in Canada in recent years has often turned ugly but so far it has not intruded on the funerals of Canadian soldiers killed in Afghanistan. We need to keep it that way. We can’t let decency become yet another casualty of war. There is a time and place for everything. Funerals, however, are not the place to wage a war of words.

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less Charlie Sheen’s fading beauty and spectacular descent into madness. There’s only so much end-is-nigh material even the most happily pessimistic person can handle, and I’ve had my fill via recent headlines. Cheery tidbits like coyotes-areeating-pets, Mounties-have-gonewild-in-an-unsexy-way, or varying other signs of general world disarray have truly caused a bit of a mental block. So I’ve leaned in and taken mental notes, as reputable news organizations debase their products by putting global strife on the backburner to air Sheen’s severe bouts of verbal diarrhea. They’re a bit like soda bubbles,

breaking through the syrup in my brain. Here’s a sampling of this week’s bon mots, just in case you missed international news coverage and found yourself immersed in the musings within a community paper: “The last time I used? What do you mean? I used my toaster this morning.” While it seemed obvious to me that the interviewer was referring to drugs, Sheen cleared up any room for confusion by later offering up his substance predilections: “I am on a drug. It’s called Charlie Sheen.”

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ing in on the PR disaster that once made $2 million an episode with a mashup that compares stars of the two biggest Kathy news stories going. In a quiz called Michaels Charlie Sheen v Moammar Gadhafi: Whose line is it anyway?, participants are asked which newsmaker said what. Example: Who said, “I am like the Queen of England” and “I’m extremely old-fashioned, I’m a nobleman, I’m chivalrous.” Survey says, Gadhafi likens himself to the queen, while Sheen’s your

knight in shining armour. After the belly laughs subsided, unfortunately, I was left with an uncomfortable awkwardness. It’s hard to avoid the question of how much is too much, and what are the limits of propriety in this no-holds-barred era of information proliferation? Gadhafi, be he ever so verbally daffy—thank you elementary school teachers who taught me to rhyme incessantly—isn’t cuddly and benign and I’m not sure if pithy pot shots are a step in the right direction. And Sheen’s epic meltdown quite honestly smacks of mental illness, whether he came by it honestly or not, and I’m relatively sure that’s off the list of things that are acceptable to

make light of. It’s a slightly unpleasant reflection on our culture, and the way we’ve come to eat up information and dumb it down. It’s also a lot to wrap one’s mind around, but considering the choices out there today, I’ll forge ahead. Oh, I mean I’ll forge ahead still soaking in the smutty tidbits I’m only mildly put off by. When it comes right down to it, how could you turn away from someone enhanced by “Tiger’s blood.” Kathy Michaels is a staff reporter for the Kelowna Capital News. kmichaels@kelownacapnews.com

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Harried traveller cites incidents that make Kelowna airport her no-go zone To the editor: I am writing in response to your article in Sunday’s paper about the airport surcharges. (Airport Surcharges Are Chasing Vacationers South, Feb. 27 Capital News) I would like to respond

that Mr. Samaddar is very much mistaken if he believes that the only reason Canadians are flying out of other airports is due to the Canadian taxes. From a personal point, my husband and I have vowed not to ever fly out

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Kudos to BC Hydro for upgrading power grid To the editor: BC Hydro is embarking on a $6-billion regeneration plan to significantly upgrade the province’s aging electricity generating and transmission infrastructure. Our group, B.C. Citizens for Green Energy, would like to publicly applaud BC Hydro for making this major reinvestment in the province’s public electricity infrastructure. It is long overdue and well-warranted. BC Hydro’s regeneration plan includes a number of crucial projects aimed at meeting the public’s current and future demands for clean, reliable

electricity. A prime example is the $800-million upgrade planned for the 80-year-old Ruskin Dam and Powerhouse located in Mission. The Ruskin Dam was built in 1930 and has not received any significant upgrades or modifications since the last generator was added in the 1950s. Yes, the cost of these upgrades will put “upward pressure” on hydro rates. However, residential electricity rates in B.C. are currently among the lowest in North America and have been kept artificially low, in part, by putting off upgrades and equipment updates such

as those proposed for the Ruskin Dam. Moreover, most of our hydroelectric infrastructure in B.C. was built in the decades following the Second World War and is now showing its age. BC Hydro’s regeneration plan and reinvestment in the province’s core public energy assets is therefore as vital as it is overdue if we want to keep the lights on in our province for the next 50 years and beyond. David Field, co-spokesperson, B.C. Citizens for Green Energy, Burnaby

ces nearly caused us to lose a pre-paid monthlong vacation to Fiji, Austrailia and New Zealand. The next caused a surgery to have to be postponed and rescheduled. Next we completely missed a cruise when we had left well over 36 hours of buffer time. And the last time we flew and vowed to never do it again out of Kelowna, was when they took all of our carry-on luggage, claiming that the U.S. security had made the regulations, only to find when connecting through Se-

attle that there were no such restrictions in the U.S. The Kelowna airport is poorly run, maintained and employs staff that treat travelers like criminals—with no cause. We have travelled all over the world and have found this all to be true and that is why we will not fly out of Kelowna. Maybe Mr. Samaddar might want to look at the real reasons that people from Kelowna will not use his airport. Barbara Ann Wastrodowski, Kelowna

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tual, as well as scientific, journey. It challenges us to understand more than we are already capable of. Fear of the unknown breeds on itself. Maybe that’s why we make fun of space so much in fiction and movies. It’s much easier. So, until we know what we’re dealing with, I’ll carry along with my campaign for the utopian planet. Maybe I’ll give Sir Richard Branson a call and we can go check out the galaxy real estate. I’m sure he has already made plans for his own exploratory shuttle. When we find out what’s really going on out there, we’ll let you know. Just be prepared to accept something you can’t even imagine. Shelley Nicholl owns Mad Squid Ink, a professional writing service. www.madsquidink.com madsquid@shaw.ca

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“From an economic perspective, it would bring construction, high paying jobs and we were in support of that,” he said. The benefits aren’t lost on the business community, and at a meeting aimed at educating chamber members on the economic lay of the land, city manager Ron Matuissi was asked whether the city was looking at alternate sites, instead of letting the opportunity pass by. “The short answer is no,” Mattiussi said. “We’re not actively engaged in looking for a new site. We’ll work with (the province), but we’re

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The Solicitor General said no, but that’s not stopping some Kelowna representatives from pushing for a jail to be built locally. “The chamber sent a letter to the Solicitor General, saying we support the city’s site selection,” said Weldon LeBlanc, CEO of the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce. Last year’s chamber president, Wes Shields, said the organization supported the idea throughout his tenure, and would like to see the province revisit the issue.

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Kelowna dealt with in 1996, which Matuissi said is “quite frankly ridiculous.” Only those sentenced to two years less a day, and under, would be at the institution and there’s little evidence that it brings in a negative element, he said. “It’s sad that no matter where it goes that this is the issue,” he said. Ultimately, he added, the province can put the facility wherever it wants, regardless of municipal opposition or support. To that end, Mattiussi said he would like to see the jail put in the “best location for B.C. tax payers.”

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not entering a lottery.” Penticton and Lumby on the other hand are both vying for the prison, and neither community has identified a site, let alone zoned one. It means they’ve only started to wade into the sea of public dissent that

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▼ SPCA

Event (proceeds) going to the dogs Marni Adams CONTRIBUTOR

A fundraiser planned for March 10 at the Kelowna Yacht Club will be for animals—BCSPCA animals. After recently losing his best friend and companion, a malamute-cross named Douglas, event organizer Chris Racette, wanted to do something to help animals at the shelter. Douglas fell ill last summer and succumbed in November. A definitive diagnosis was not found. Racette, still mourning her death, wanted to do something to help animals in need while celebrating the life of his dog. So he decided to plan a fundraiser in memory of Douglas. Racette has put together the evening, while Kelowna Yacht Club executive chef Dean Hossack is busy creating a meal for those who come out to support the cause. Hossack will prepare a buffet of flavourful items, including an array of fresh salads made from local ingredients, local artisan breads, slow roasted baron of beef, Spanish roasted chicken and a choice of desserts to end the evening, including chocolate paté. The event will be held on Thursday, March 10 at the yacht club. A wine reception will start at 5 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. The event will include

silent and live auctions and will have live entertainment featuring Anna Jacyszyn and the Jazz Café Trio. Hossack began his career at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology in Calgary. He graduated with honours in 1996 and returned to Kelowna. He began his apprenticeship at the Lake Okanagan Resort and continued to complete classes at the Okanagan College graduating top of his class in 1999. His career has taken him to kitchens at the Okanagan Golf Club, The Coast Capri Hotel and now the Kelowna Yacht Club. He is also known on the national and international stage, having twice competed as a member of Culinary Team BC. In 2002, that team placed fourth in world standings in the regional category at Expogast in Luxembourg. In 2008, as team manager, Hossack helped lead B.C. to a gold medal. Tickets for the BCSPCA event are $35 each and can be purchased at any ticket outlets including the BCSPCA in Kelowna, Tail Blazers on KLO, The Kelowna Yacht Club or the Sandman Hotel and Suites. Space is limited. For more information call the BCSPCA at 250861-7722.

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Economic resurgence prompts search for financial advisors Barry Gerding EDITOR

A resurgence in the financial advisor marketplace in the U.S. may be an indication that country’s slumping economy is on the upturn. And for a Kelowna firm, it means the need to expand quickly, evident by a job fair the company will host at the Coast Capri Hotel on April 12. Pareto Platform, a management financial advisory consulting service, has about 25 people working out of its Landmark Tower office, and will

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look to double that in the coming year. Most of those client service support jobs will be based in Kelowna, but Pareto is also looking to expand its expertise around the globe. Duncan MacPherson, who founded Pareto Systems with David Miller in 2000, said their company was founded on the principle that about 80 per cent of an entrepreneur’s business is generated by about 20 per cent of his or her clients. So Pareto’s objective was to help those entrepreneurs to attract and keep clients in that 20 percentile while creating a precise and efficient business in the process. “What we found is that we’d help a client by providing a consulting service direction for them, but when we stepped out of the picture, the client would revert to their old habits,” MacPherson said. So in 2003, MacPherson and Miller developed the Pareto Platform, an extension of their consulting philosophy that enabled financial advisors with an easy-to-use dashboard for managing client relationships through management processes that every-

one in a given practice could easily follow. It includes templates and scripts for interaction with clients, as well as audio and video covering countless aspects of a financial advisor’s practice. The concept took off when they partnered with Microsoft on the delivery of the software package. “They brought us instant credibility, as everyone knows Microsoft,” MacPherson said. Using a car analogy, MacPherson said Microsoft provided a Volkswagen chassis and the Pareto software program turns it into a Porsche. “It was a classic example of where one plus one equalled three.” He said the financial advisory business is a multi-billion dollar industry in the U.S., bigger in California alone than in all of Canada. “The heaviest concentration is in New York City and Boston, which is the financial centre of America,” MacPherson said. But they see no need to leave Kelowna as the home base for their business, because the world is becoming more technically savvy. “The mobility and

portability of a web-based solution in Kelowna that can reach clients in Singapore, United Kingdom, you name it. And it’s definitely part of our growth plan to go beyond North America.” MacPherson said they are trying to follow the model of WestJet, which expanded its flight services beyond being a regional carrier, but didn’t lose or drastically change its corporate identity in the process. MacPherson said there will be a need with continued growth to expand their client service capabilities to other locations in North America and globally, with the firm’s Kelowna roots remaining intact. “It’s a great location for us,” MacPherson said of Kelowna. “We live here and our core staff live here, and there is a lot of talent in the Okanagan Valley, Vancouver and Alberta who would do anything to move here.” For more information about the upcoming job fair, check out the company’s website at www. paretoplatform.com. bgerding@kelowacapnews.com

Safety for emergency workers: Slow down and move over By Kate Wells

Do you know what to do when you see the red and blue lights ﬂashing up ahead of you? Many people don’t and it costs emergency workers their lives every year. Between 2001 and 2007 in B.C., 21 emergency workers were either killed or injured on the province’s roads. The rules require all drivers approaching stopped emergency vehicles displaying ﬂashing lights to slow down and move over into the

adjacent lane when passing. Who qualifies as an emergency vehicle? • Police • Firefighters • Ambulance paramedics • Tow truck drivers • Commercial vehicle safety and enforcement personnel • Passenger transportation inspectors • Conservation officers • Park rangers

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air loss in males is more than an unwanted inconvenience, according to a recent article in Annals of Oncology. In a study published last month, French investigators found men in their 60s with prostate cancer reported hair loss beginning in their 20s, twice as often as their cancer-free counterparts. Essentially, men in their late 60s who began losing their hair in their

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where as a receding hairline did not. Investigators wrote: “An improved knowledge of risk factors, especially those that are easily identifiable in the patient, may allow us to target a population at risk of developing prostate cancer and that may benefit from screening…” The lead researcher, Dr. Michael Yassa, of the University of Montréal, stated: “I think further research should focus on

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it is the most common cancer to affect Canadian males. Rates of prostate cancer in men are comparable to rates of breast cancer in women. The incidence of prostate cancer is increasing due to an aging population. Over 90 per cent of prostate cancer cases are curable if detected in the early stages. The disease is far more prevalent in men who have a family history of prostate cancer. In its early stages, the disease has no symptoms and this is why a prostate exam, in conjunction with PSA levels, are retaken routinely. The authors of the study did not say because you have early pattern baldness in your 20s, you will contract prostate cancer. They simply stated that it may be a sign they want to pay attention to as they age. This is especially true if there’s a history of prostate cancer within your family. Markus Thiel is a doctor of chiropractic. askdrthiel@shaw.ca

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▼ POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION

Consider the end, not the start, when switching colleges

ou may, or you may not be surprised about how many college and university students move from one school to another. Two weeks ago, under the Student Transition Project, the government published a report which showed just how much movement there is between the B.C. colleges and universities. This data looked at students moving from credit-based programs to similar credit-based programs; in other words, it paints a picture of students transferring credits between institutions. Although most of us who work with students

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tering a large B.C. research university straight from high school often requires much higher secondary grades and frequently students compete for seats based on these grades. In B.C., these universities are UBC, UVic, SFU and UNBC. The teaching universities (Thompson Rivers, Kwantlen Polytechnic, the University of the Fraser Valley, Capilano and Vancouver Island) have more varied admission requirements as they offer a wide variety of programs from certificates to master’s degree. What the student transition project showed us

is from the school year of 2007/08 to 2008/09 there were 3,300 students who left one of B.C.’s large research universities and moved to a community college or BCIT. Why is this number so interesting? Because for years community colleges were seen as a bridge between high school and university; many students who couldn’t get into the research universities, usually because of grades, started at a community college and later transferred in. It was rare to see someone transfer from a university to a college. Even though I have met

Kelowna, Vernon and OIB meet to address issues of mutual interest Richard Rolke CONTRIBUTOR

Three jurisdictions are looking to hammer out some outstanding issues and work together. The Okanagan Indian Band, Lake Country and Kelowna councils met Monday for the first time ever. “It was a historic occurrence for all three councils to get together,” said Chief Fabian Alexis. “My council is quite happy with the discussions and we’re looking forward to meeting with them more.” The session was originally called to discuss a proposed prison that Kelowna supported on Jim Bailey Road but the band and Lake Country opposed. However, that topic dropped off the table because the provincial government has abandoned plans for a prison on the former Hiram Walker distillery site. Instead, the three councils considered ways to work together in the Duck Lake area where all three jurisdictions border each other. “We need more collaborative planning in that area,” said James Baker, Lake Country mayor, adding that there has been land use conflicts over the years. Possible ways to cooperate include land use strategies and infrastructure like water, sewer and roads. “If we can do some

shared planning and have a say on what happens, that is important,” said Baker. A number of homes are located on the reserve land at Duck Lake. “We need to possibly enter into service agreements (water and sewer) in the future with Kelowna or Lake Country,” said Alexis. Lake Country and the OIB have had a relationship for years. “We recognize they have title and rights to lands we are in and we need to work with them,” said Baker. The band has previously presented a protocol agreement to the City of Kelowna but the potential relationship never progressed. “We have resurrected that discussion. Kelowna has said it would seriously look at it,” said Alexis. Kelowna Mayor Sharon Shepherd believes Monday’s meeting was positive. “We, as the City of Kelowna, will look at protocol agreements the Okanagan Indian Band has with five other municipalities or regional districts. It’s about meeting during the year and working together.” Shepherd believes there is a need for Kelowna, the band and Lake Country to look at planning for the area where their boundaries meet, particularly because future development is set for the reserve. “They need services

such as water and sewer and there is an impact on roads,” she said. “The three jurisdictions have to sit down and determine what is achievable.” Another issue discussed is the OIB’s attempt to have 18,000 acres added to its reserve. “Some of that land

some of these students, I didn’t realize there were so many. This doesn’t mean that students don’t still transfer from a college to a university. During the same time more than 4,000 community college students transferred to a research university and another 2,300 transferred to one of the teaching universities. A total of 2,400 students transferred from teaching universities to research universities where another 1,500 students went in the opposite direction. So what does this tell us? Simply put, students don’t always know where they want to be and what

they want, and will move around to access the program or community that works for them regardless of the school. It also tells us that just because you are academically capable of entering university right out of high school, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t research all your options. Right now in B.C. you can enroll in hundreds of different programs—you shouldn’t base your decision entirely on type (or name) of school. Your decision should really come down to the end of the journey, not the beginning, which includes taking a hard look at the way you want to

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SPCA auxiliary bazaar Saturday, March 5, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at First United Church, 721 Bernard Ave. Call 250-8629042 to donate items. Black Mountain/ Belgo Residents Assocoation open house Sunday, March 6, 2 to 4 p.m., at the Black Mountain Golf Course clubhouse, 575 Black Mountain Dr. Meet the association executive and discuss neighbourhood priorities. For more info see www. bmbra.ca.

Elks Club upcoming events in March: stuffed pork dinner and dance March 12, $16/person, music by Dale Seaman; March 22, annual general meeting; March 26, annual pickerel fry sale, tickets $20; March 29, special dinner meeting hosting visit by Grand Exalted Ruler. Call 250-860-5841.

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Annual spring fundraiser in support of SPCA Thursday, March 10, at Kelowna Yacht Club. Includes wine reception, dinner, entertainment provided by Anna Jacyszyn and the Jazz Cafe Trio, and a silent auction. Tickets available at Kelowna SPCA animal shelter, 3785 Casorso Rd., Kelowna Yacht Club, 1360 Water St., Tail Blazers, 6-1155 KLO Rd., or Sandman Hotel & Suites, 2130 Harvey. Tickets $35/ person. Kelowna Women’s Connection meeting March 11, 10 a.m., at Harvest GolfClub. Guest speaker Patti Larsen on topic of soul searching. Tickets $15/person, reserve by March 8. Call 778-477-3001. Kelowna chapter of Canadian Celiac Society meeting and potluck lunch Sunday, March 13, noon, at Winfield Seniors’ Activity Centre, 9832 Bottom Lake Road. Call 250-763-7159 or 250546-3298. B.C. Oldtime Fiddlers St. Patrick’s Day dance March 18, 8 p.m., at Rutland Seniors Centre, 765 Dodd Rd. Call 250764-7064. The St. Patrick’s Tea is March 19 at St. Theresa’s Hall, 750 Rutland Road North, from 1 to 3 p.m. Admission is $5. The 63rd annual general meeting and dinner of Okanagan Historical Society takes place March 19 at Immaculate Conception Parish Centre, 839 Sutherland Ave. in Kelowna, For tickets call 250-862-2801. Friends of the Kelowna Fire Museum Society meeting Saturday, March 26, 11 a.m., at the Kelowna Fire Museum and Education Centre, 1630 Water St. For more information, email info@ firemuseum.ca. To have your item included in the Capital News city calendar, email it to edit@kelownacapnews.com or fax 250-7638469.

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Mental illness takes a heavy toll

ental illness plays a role in our society to an extent that should not be taken for granted. Not only does it take a heavy toll on the individuals experiencing it and those who love them, but it costs the economy big time and affects society on many levels. Roughly 10 per cent of us will experience a mental illness at some point in life, yet this is still an area about which most people know very little. For example, did you know mental illness is linked to more lost work days than any other chronic condition? It’s true. According to a report from Canada’s Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, mental illness costs the Canadian economy $51 billion a year in lost productivity. This is twice the cost of short term disability leave. For every 1,000 Canadian employees, 145 take a short term leave each year and 20 of those are related to mental health. Interesting that this fraction can be costing so much. An average physical disability leave is

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Paul Latimer 33 days when an average leave for a mental health concern such as depression, anxiety or post traumatic stress is 65 days. Of course, lost productivity is not the only cost of mental illness. According to a Vancouver Police Department report, 30 per cent of police response calls are related to mental illness. The mentally ill are the largest demographic in our prison population. Approximately 15 per cent of children are dealing with a mental illness. Nearly a quarter of all deaths in the 15-24 age range are due to suicide. The mentally ill have an average lifespan that is 25 years shorter than normal. A person’s odds of dying after a heart attack are four times higher if that person is also depressed. And these are just a few of the statistics on mental

illness in Canada. At the same time, fully 75 per cent of mental illness goes untreated. When it is treated, it is usually dealt with by a person’s family doctor and primary care physicians will spend up to 80 per cent of their time dealing with mental health-related issues even if they are not identified. These symptoms can also be aches and pains, gastrointestinal complaints and insomnia—all common symptoms in many mental illnesses. If we want to effectively deal with this national concern, it is critical that governments, employers and individuals make mental health a priority. Awareness, understanding and early intervention can go a long way toward preventing disability in the first place and improving the health of Canadians. Employers can do this by helping employees access strategies for coping with stress and encouraging them to maintain a work/life balance as well as working to eliminate stigma in the workplace and providing early inter-

City in Action COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS Open Burning Bylaw

City Council approved some exceptions to previously prohibited open air burning regulations. A bylaw amendment will allow outdoor ﬁre pits, outdoor ﬁreplaces and barbecues fueled only by natural gas, propane or briquette.

BC Dragoons Celebration

The BC Dragoons will celebrate the Kelownabased regiment’s centennial with some funding from the City of Kelowna. Council approved an expenditure of up to $17,500 for the celebration. A delegation from Kelowna’s Sister City in Veendam, Holland, along with close to 200 military personnel, with take part in numerous commemorative events, May 11-16.

Stuart Park Award

A bronze award for Stuart Park from the Toronto-based Design Exchange Awards was presented to City Council. The design team responsible for the creation of Stuart Park received the award in the Urban Design category. The gold award went to the Vancouver Convention Centre.

Roadside Memorial Policy

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vention strategies. Canada needs to move forward on a national mental health strategy and the provincial health regions also need to coordinate their efforts. In B.C. we have divided our efforts between six health regions and there is little long-term vision or coordination between them. What is needed is communication between departments, cooperation between programs and professionals and a unified vision to tackle the many facets of mental health treatment. B.C. is a known leader in treating cancer and HIV/AIDS and this is because of province-wide programs and coordination. We could take a similar approach to mental illness which is just as costly as cancer and results in many more deaths in our province than AIDS does today. In order to lessen the toll of mental illness on us all, we need to treat it as the serious health problem that it is. Paul Latimer is a psychiatrist and president of Okanagan Clinical Trials.

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Landﬁll Tipping Fee Waiver

Landfill tipping fees will be waived for local non-profit agencies engaged in recycling materials that would otherwise end up at the Glenmore landfill. Council approved the waiver policy in recognition of the large volumes of recyclables these groups divert from the landfill. kelowna.ca/council

PUBLIC NOTICES Pesticide Notiﬁcation Registry Deadline

Register for the Pesticide Notiﬁcation Registry before: Monday, March 15 Kelowna residents who wish to be informed when pesticide spraying will occur in their neighbourhood should register with the City of Kelowna’s Commercial Pesticide Notiﬁcation Registry before March 15. Register online at kelowna.ca/environment, under Pesticide Free, email enviro@kelowna.ca, call the Registry Hotline at 250 469-8556,

fax 250 862-3314, or mail applications to City of Kelowna, Development Services, 1435 Water Street, BC, V1Y 1J4.

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Z11-0009 To rezone the subject property from the A1 - Agriculture 1 to the RR2 - Rural Residential

DVP11-0035 To obtain a Development Variance Permit to vary the height of a free-standing sign from 3.0m allowed to 6.7m proposed, and the minimum setback of a free-standing sign to a property line from 1.5m required to 0m proposed. Applicant: GTA Arch. (C. Gavel) Owner: Mug A Java

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Z11-0015 / TA11-0002 To rezone the subject properties from the P1 Major Institutional zone to the HD1 - Kelowna General Hospital zone; a Text Amendment to create the comprehensively planned HD1 Kelowna General Hospital zone. Applicant / Owner: Interior Health Authority (D. Levell) 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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SPORTS ▼ BRIER

B.C. champs to be tested early Warren Henderson STAFF REPORTER

They are among the most decorated teams in Canadian men’s curling. And Jim Cotter’s Vernon-Kelowna rink will see each and every one one of them during the first four draws of the Tim Hortons Brier beginning this weekend in London, Ont. The B.C. champs will start off the national championship with games against Jeff Stoughton, Kevin Martin, Brad Gushue and Glenn Howard, all of whom have won either a world title or an Olympic gold medal. In Martin’s case, the Alberta rink has won both. “You’d rather see those guys at the beginning of the week than at the end,” said Kelowna’s Kevin Folk, the B.C. second. “They’ll be adjusting to the ice at the same time we are, so anything can happen in those first few games. Of course you’d like to start out 4-0, but ideally if we can come out of it against those teams with a split, then we should be in pretty good shape for the rest of the week.” It will be the local rink’s second appearance at the Brier. With Bob Ursel calling the shots and playing third, the Kelowna-based foursome started 0-3 at the 2008 championship in Winnipeg before rallying to finish the round robin at 7-4. In the playoffs, the B.C. curlers came up short against Ontario’s Glenn Howard. This time around— with Ursel sidelined with an injured knee—the lo-

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SKIP JIM COTTER, second Kevin Folk (left) and lead Rick Sawatsky will carry B.C.’s colours at the Tim Hortons Brier beginning this weekend in London, Ont. The other member of the Vernon-Kelowna rink is third Ken Maskiewich. cal team will again feature Cotter throwing skip stones, new addition Ken Maskiewich at third, Folk at second and Rick Sawatsky once again playing lead. Cotter expects their experience three years ago will benefit the trio of rink members who are heading to Canada’s ultimate curling showcase for the second time. “Anytime you can get some experience playing at the Brier, it’s going to help you next time around,” said Cotter. “Winnipeg is really the centre of curling, so we

really saw the height of all the hype and everything else that goes with a Brier. You couldn’t ask for a better place to learn what it’s all about. “You’d like to think it gets a little easier each time, so hopefully the guys will all be relaxed, just go out and play and not be affected too much by the distractions.” In London, the Cotter crew hopes to reach its peak in what has been a solid 2010-11 season to date. The Okanagan foursome won the Crown of Curling in Kamloops,

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a player, the Brier is nothing new to Kevin Folk. The 30-year-old financial accounts manager watched his dad, Rick Folk, play at the 1989, 1993, 1994 and 1995 Canadian championships. Kevin narrowly missed making to his first Brier as a player with his dad in 2003 and knows firsthand how difficult making it to the big show can be . “I had hoped by now I would have been to more than just two Briers, but that really tells you how tough it is to get there,” Folk said. “Ever since I saw my dad in a Brier, it’s

made the semifinals in two World Cup events, and reached the quarters of a Grand Slam event in Vernon. Then, three weeks ago in Kamloops, the Cotter rink lost just once in 11 games en route to winning the B.C. men’s title. “The guys have played fantastic all year,” said Cotter. “We really are a team and that’s been the key to our success. I may be the skip, but the decision making comes from all of us. We work together very well.” Despite making just his second appearance as

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always been my dream of mine to play in it. When you get there you need to enjoy it and make it count.” The elder Folk will also make the trip to London to serve as the coach for Team B.C. “His experience and what he’s seen over the years will be a real bonus for us,” Cotter said of Rick Folk. Team B.C. will open the Brier Saturday afternoon at the 9,100-seat John Labatt Centre against Jeff Stoughton. See teams page A21. whenderson@kelownacapnews.com

Folk left holding broom, but not much else Kelowna’s Kevin Folk will be breaking in a new pair of curling shoes this weekend at the Brier in London. The second for Jim Cotter’s B.C. team had a number of items stolen from his car last week, including his lone pair of comfortable and wellworn curling shoes. The perpetrator made off with an equipmentj bag which also contained Folk’s curling pants and a number of broom heads. A curling broom, which sat beside the bag, was left untouched. “He obviously wasn’t a curler,” Folk joked this week before leaving for London. “I don’t know what he was looking for, but he must have been surprised when he opened the bag.” Folk made a personal plea on You Tube to have his equipment returned but to no avail. Fortunately, a team sponsor was able to send Folk a new pair of curling footwear. “Shoes are a personal thing, I got used to the speed and comfort of those, so that’s the only I thing I lost that really mattered,” he said. “I’m lucky, Goldline sent me a new pair, so I’ve had a little time to get used to those. I don’t expect it to be a big issue.” Folk and the B.C. champs open the Brier Saturday afternoon with a game against Manitoba.

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Warren Henderson STAFF REPORTER

Most WHL coaches would admit when they throw line combinations together, it’s more like a game of chance than a sure thing. That’s why Kelowna Rockets’ staff might be feeling as though they’ve hit the jackpot with the Evan Bloodoff-Colton Sissons-Geordie Wudrick forward unit. The Rockets trio has connected for 17 goals kand 34 points in the last eight games, taking the Kelowna team to 6-2. Sissons, 17, leads the way with five goals and 14 points, Wudrick, 20, has seven goals and four assists, while fellow overager Bloodoff has five fgoals and nine points during the eight-game span. With head man Ryan Huska away at the world tjuniors in mid-December, assistants Ryan Cuthbert and Dan Lambert put the trio together hoping to find some chemistry. And once Bloodoff, Sissons and Wudrick became tcomfortable with one another’s tendencies, the exrperiment began to yield big results. t “I think they each bring individual things, and when you put them together you get a pretty effective line,” said Huska. “Evan brings energy, physical play and forces a lot of loose pucks. Colton comes in behind to pick up those pucks, he’s become quite a play maker and he’s playing with a lot of confidence right now. Geordie’s doing a freally good job of finding open ice and he’s capitalizing on his chances. They’ve been consistently our best line, night in and night out.” For Wudrick’s part, the rapid development of Sissons as a player has complimented the veteran rqualities that both he and Bloodoff bring to the ice. “One of the main things has been Sissons, how well he’s played and how he’s growing as a player,” said Wudrick who leads the Rockets with 37 goals. “He pitches in with ideas off the ice, too, and he feels confident playing with a couple of older guys. “Evan and I enjoy playing together as well and it’s clicking between us right now. The main thing is we’re all working hard and that’s why, I think, it’s been going well for us.” Still, as thrilled as the coaches are with the trio’s

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production, there is a potential downside to having 60 per cent of the club’s scoring—17 of the last 28 goals—coming from one line. “Those kinds of stats make you a little nervous,” Huska added. “Ideally, you’d like to have other lines contributing a little bit more. Hopefully when we get (forward) Brett Bulmer back from his injury, we’ll find

a little more balance in our scoring.”

over Kamloops…Injuries: F Brett Bulmer (leg, one week), D Mitchell Chapman and Max Adolph (both head, week to week) and Jason Siebert (scafoid, two weeks).

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Tim Hortons Brier teams March 5 to 13 in London, Ont. Jim Cotter—British Columbia Jamie Koe—Northwest Territories Kevin Martin—Alberta Pat Simmons—Saskatchewan Jeff Stoughton—Manitoba Brad Jacobs—Northern Ontario Glenn Howard—Ontario François Gagné—Quebec James Grattan—New Brunswick Brad Gushue—Newfoundland Shawn Adams—Nova Scotia Eddie MacKenzie—PEI

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The Westside Warriors will visit the Trail Smoke Eaters Friday night in Game 6 of their BCHL Interior first-round playoff series. A seventh game, if needed, would be played Saturday at Royal LePage Place. Face off would be at 7 p.m. The teams squared off in Game 5 on Thursday night on the Westside, however a final score wasn’t available at Capital News press time. The Warriors had evened up the best-of-seven series at two games

each with a 5-4 overtime victory on Tuesday night at Cominco Arena in Trail. Shawn Hochhausen notched the unassisted game winner on an endto-end rush at 13:11 of the first extra period. Kyle Singleton scored twice for the Warriors, with Michael King and Tyler Brickler adding sin-

gles as the Warriors out shot the Smokies 48-28. Rookie netminder Kevin Boyle picked up in the win in goal. The winner of the Warriors-Trail series will meet the defending champion Vernon Vipers in the conference semifinal. The other semi will feature the Salmon Arm SilverBacks and Penticton Vees who will open the series next Tuesday in Penticton. The ‘Backs eliminated Merritt in four games in their first-round series, while the Vees swept Quesnel.

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Athletes of the week Nate Speijer and Caitlyn Nyhus will have more than a gold medal to remember their final matches in the BCCAA. The UBC Okanagan veterans have been named athletes of the week in men’s and women’s volleyball. Speijer was instrumental in leading the men’s team to the conference title on Saturday night at UBCO as the Heat downed Columbia Bible College 3-1 in the championship match. The tournament MVP, Speijer led all players with 14 points (12 kills, two blocks) In Friday’s semifinal, then added 18 points (14 kills, two aces, two blocks) against CBC. Speijer helped close the door on CBC tallying six of the last seven points of the match for the Heat from the service line.

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Coach Greg Poitras is pleased with the discipline and composure Speijer is showing on the court. The No. 1 ranked Heat men will be in Sherbooke, Que., next week for the CCAA national finals. Meanwhile, Nyhus helped pace the Heat to their third straight provincial women’s championship with a thrilling fiveset win over VIU on Saturday. In her fifth and final

season with the UBCO program, the 2011 BCCAA player of the year was at the top of her game in the final match with three kills, five blocks, two aces and seven digs. For her efforts, Nyhus was named the Heat player of the match and awarded with the tournament MVP. The UBCO women are seeded No. 1 for CCAA nationals in Saint John, New Brunswick.

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Season ends for KSS Owl girls The Kelowna Owls senior girls put up a fight before watching their 2010-11 basketball season end Tuesday night on their home court. In a challenge game to qualify for the B.C. AAA championship next week at Capilano College, Heritage Park Secondary edged the Owls 66-63. Heritage led by as many as 16 points before KSS battle back to make a game of it in the fourth quarter. The Owls Jade Montgomery-Waardenburg nailed a three-pointer with 4.5 seconds left to make it 64-63, but Heritage Park then sealed the game with two last-second free throws. Proivnicial team player Erin Chambers scored 37 points for Heritage Park.

Montgomery-Waardenburg, who is in the process of deciding where she will play university ball next year, led the Owls with 21 points.

Jordan Ned capped her high school career with 14 points. She’ll play with the BCCAA’s Camosun Chargers next season.

The Owls ended up in the challenge game after losing to South Kamloops at the Okanagan Valley AAA championship last weekend.

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ROCK ON…Skip Ty Wilkinson sends a rock down the ice during the

Ogopogo mixed curling bonspiel last weekend at the Kelowna Curling Club.

Bowling roundup this week Four members of the McCurdy Bowling Centre brought home medals from the B.C. Ten Pin Federation provincial championships held recently in Vancouver. Victoria McDonald rolles the best eigth-game series of her life to win the gold medal in the bantam girls division. She averaged 133 for the tournament with a high game of 161 and beat the defending provincial champ by just one pi. Courtney Hamann rolled a personal best to capture gold in the junior girls division. Hamann averaged 185 over eight games and won by a whopping 174 pins. She also had a three-game stretch where she averaged 225. Both McDonald and Hamann will represent B.C. at the national 10 pin championships in Vancouver. McCurdy’s Marina Craig picked up a silver medal in the senior girls category, while Graeme McDonald took bronze in the junior boys division. McCurdy Bowling Centre had 19 bowlers competing in eight different age categories at provincials.

HAMANN GOLD AT YBC’S 4 STEPS

McCurdy bowlers claimed five medals at Youth Bowling Canada’s

4 Steps to Stardom competition last weekend in Vancouver. As she did a week earlier at the BCTFs, Courtney Hamann won gold in the junior girls division. Her eight-game total of 873 was 71 pins better than the runner-up. Hamann will travel to the YBC nationals in May. Marina Craig won silver in senior girls competition, Travis Gault won silver in junior boys, Graeme McDonald captured bronze in junior boys, while Victoria McDonald won bronze in the bantam girls division.

BUNNAGE PERFECT GAME

Kelowna’s Chris Bunnage rolled his second perfect game at the National Classified Zone Round on Feb. 27 at McCurdy Bowling Centre. Bunnage’s 300 was part of his five-game score of 1,207 or an average of 241 per game. The zone teams for provincials in April in Vancouver are: Ladies Class1—Leanne Goulden 728 Class 2–Averil Radke 822 Class 3—Marina Craig 941 Class 4—Val Olson 943 Men’s #1

Class 1—Walter Maier 746 Class 2—Tate Smith 1006 Class 3—Dale Vanberlo 1020 Class 4—Chris Bunnage 1207 Men’s #2 Class 1—Greg Wakefield 695 Class 2—Vern Chase 923 Class 3—Terry Tremblay 1013 Class 4—Norm Wright 1118

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The following are the top scores from the Capri Valley Lanes Monday Classic Bowling League on Feb. 28: High Ladies Single—Carol Secco, Cookson Motors 281 High Ladies Block (4 games)— Shawna Holliday, Capri Valley Lanes 954 High Mens Single—Tim Gray, Cookson Motors 365 High Mens Block (4 games)— Shayne Davy, Red Door Engraving 1003 High Team single—Cookson Motors 905 High Team Series—Cookson Motors 3183 High Mens Average This Season— Matt Schultz, Security Paving 244 High Ladies Average This Season— Ashley Fowler, Team Fowler 230

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Crows split a pair of games in Seattle, host Alberni Saturday

Weather permitting, the Kelowna Crows twill play their first home matches of the B.C. Rugby spring season on Saturday afternoon at City Park. Port Alberni will provide the opposition with the first division game set for 1 p.m., while the second division matchup follows at 2:30 p.m. They are also the final games of the spring roundrobin schedule. The Crows 1st division squad has a 1-2 record after falling 38-25 last weekend to Seattle. After Seattle opened the scoring on a penalty kick, lock Liam Chisholm responded with a long run down the sideline that was defiantly touched down

directly between the post, enabling an easy conversion by Barak Pauls. The Crows followed up with unconverted tries by center Ricky Schouten and winger Ryan Sousa for 20-9 halftime lead. In the second half, both Jacob Illichmann and Geoff Arbez went down with injuries and the Seattle team began to win scrums and focus their attack with runs by their larger forwards off mauls and rucks. This began to take a toll on the Crows and Seattle scored two tries and converted one of these to take a 21-20 lead. Crows hooker Rich Brewer, scored a try off a well executed set line-out play to take the lead 25-

21. Despite relentless hard tackles by Evan Crocker and Danny Illichmann, the Seattle teas managed two more converted tries and a drop kick to win the game 38-25. Meanwhile, the Crows seconds improved to 3-0 with a 24-12 win over Seattle. scrum half Derek Dempsey started the scoring with a try that was matched by Seattle. Derek responded with a second try that was converted to make the score 12 -5. An uncoverted try by DavidJames Pauls and a converted one by his brother Barak Pauls just before the half had the score setting at 24-5. In the second half the Seattle team scored a

quick converted try before being shut down by a strong defensive effort by

the Crows. The performance of the young prop, Kaleb

Myers, was especially impressive as he played two full games and had sig-

nificant impact in both games, in terms of tackling and punishing runs.

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It goes without saying the Kelowna Chiefs are disappointed to no longer be involved in the KIJHL playoffs. The Osoyoos Coyotes saw to their demise with a four-game sweep of the Chiefs in the second round of post season. Yet, when all is said and done, those who run the junior B club are generally pleased with the outcome of their inaugural season in the Okanagan’s largest city. “You always want better,” said Chiefs assistant coach and ownership partner Grant Sheridan. “But to finish in the top eight and to win a playoff series I think is very positive. “It was a pretty good year based on the time constraints we were under. If you’d have told me this was the way the season would go for us, I would have considered that pretty encouraging.” When the franchise relocated to Kelowna from Chase this summer, Chiefs management essentially had only a few weeks to get their team up and running for the 201011 campaign. The club averaged in the low 200s for fans this season at Rutland Arena, a number Sheridan hopes will increase as the Chiefs continue to try and establish a bigger presence in the local hockey community. “We gained momentum as the season went along, more people started to hear about us, but that all takes time,” said

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dan Bytelaar and his Kelowna Chiefs from the KIJHL playoffs Tuesday night with a 5-0 win at Rutland Arena. Sheridan. “We want to get those numbers up so we can keep spending on this team. We don’t want to cut corners, we want to run a top-notch organization. “We’ve had good support from the community so far,” he added, “but we want to keep growing. And we think we will.” After finishing above .500 during the regular season, the Chiefs won their first ever playoff series in Kelowna beating Princeton in seven games. In round two, the Chiefs ran headlong into the Osoyoos Coyotes, a team that had lost just twice in regulation during the regular season. While the Chiefs were close at times during the series, the final result wasn’t as the Coyotes triumphed in the minimum four games, outscoring Kelowna 18-4. “In the first game we were down 2-1 in the third period, the second

game was 0-0 after two and in the third game, we took them to overtime,” said Sheridan. “But we just couldn’t get over the hump, and once they kicked their game into gear, we couldn’t keep up. It was a good effort by our players, but Osoyoos has so much depth we couldn’t match up. We likely lost to a team that I wouldn’t be surprised to see go all the way.” Sheridan said the Chiefs underwent many of the inevitable growing pains which are typical of a first-year organization and that management plans to do plenty of fine tuning over the course of the summer. Meanwhile, the Chiefs are already busy making preparations for the start of the 2011-12 season. The team will hold its spring camp April 1 to 3 at Rutland Arena. For more information or to register for camp, visit kelownachiefs.com.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Royal WOW Ballet Jennifer Smith STAFF REPORTER

It may be Tara Birtwhistle’s swan song tour, but when she dances across the Kelowna Community Theatre’s stage this month there will be no lily white feathery princess types in sight. A 20-year veteran of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Birtwhistle relishes a good character and plans to tear into her part as the Queen of Hearts in the company’s Wonderland production. “I’ve very much been a dance actress throughout my career,” said the ballerina, who won a Gemini Award for dancing Lucy in Guy Maddin’s film of the RWB’s Dracula. To be clear, her acting efforts are limited to the

dancing sphere, with parts like Cinderella’s stepmother and Queen of the Night from Magic Flute, to her name; although, Wonderland takes her well out of the box with some vocal additions to the role. This production adds a multi-media component, which includes some film vignettes and a unique musical score. “It’s something that the ballet world has never seen before,” said Birtwhistle. “I think audiences demand more than just pure dance now,” she added. “I think they want to see more production value.” Whether it’s the pace of technology or our addiction to instant gratification, with these new demands comes a new place

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for creativity that Birtwhistle and her colleagues have had some fun exploring in Wonderland. “We will always still do traditional ballets like Swan Lake and Sleeping Beauty because that, to us, is like Shakespeare to theatre,” she said, adding she nevertheless believes ballet will change and evolve. Choreographed by Shawn Hounsell, this show gave the dancers a fair amount of freedom to improvise their own parts with some of the dancers struggling to literally find their voice and dance with a mic. It’s a fitting way for Birtwhistle to end her time in front of an audience. “I’ve worked on a lot of things in my career, so I feel like I’ve done what I

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TARA BIRTWHISTLE is quite the character in her latest, and final, role as the Queen of Hearts in the Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s Wonderland. wanted to do,” she said. When she hangs up

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the company’s ballet mistress, though she has not

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▼ VOLUNTEER CENTRE

Days of Caring mobilizes businesses to volunteer Dawn Wilkinson CONTRIBUTOR

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her stage shoes on May 5, Birtwhistle will become

had a chance to even think about her impending retirement. “I have a daughter who is 21 months old and she’ll be coming with me on tour,” she said. “So my mind is really sort of set on if she is going to enjoy the tour.” Birtwhistle returned to dancing just four months after her pregnancy, but said it took a full year for her body to regain it’s former strength. As to whether this next generation of her family will take to the stage, Birtwhistle said it will not be her decision. “It’s a rewarding career, but it’s very difficult,” she said. Wonderland plays at the Kelowna Community Theatre on Tuesday, March 22 at 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Full-price tickets run $73, while student and youth tickets cost $42 and seniors $62.

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immediate impact. Days of Caring matches teams of volunteers from businesses to charity projects in the community. Recently, a team from KPMG Accounting spent a day helping the Hospice Association sort out their archived

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files. “They ensured that our files were organized, our financial materials in order and helped us to clean up the office in anticipation of a move to our new location,” said Susan Steen, executive director of the Central Okanagan Hospice Association. The businesses benefit as much as the charities. For the relatively low cost of a few hours out of the office, their employees gain an unforget-

table team-building experience. They return with a new perspective on the community, the knowledge that they have made an impact, and new skills and connections. “A Day of Caring is a way of allowing our employees the opportunity to give back on a more person level and experience the actual needs within our community See Volunteer A25

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RECYCLING FOR ELECTRONIC TOYS

The Canadian Brandowner Residual Stewardship Corporation (CBRSC), on behalf of the Canadian Toy Association and its members, have developed a Stewardship Plan outlining how the brandowners intend to collect unwanted electronic toys from the public and ensure that they are properly recycled and not sent to landfill. Go to www.cbrsc.ca to review the draft. Public meetings to accept comments will be held in: } Prince George: Coast Inn of the North Wednesday, March 9, 1 to 4pm } Kelowna: Ramada North Kelowna, Friday, March 11, 1 to 4pm } Surrey: Sheraton Guildford Tuesday, March 15, 1 to 4pm } Victoria: Sheraton Four Points Langford Thursday, March 17, 1 to 4pm Webinar will be held on Wednesday, March 23. Pre-registration is requested through www.cbrsc.ca or (604) 831-7203. Comments on the draft plan for Electronic Toys are welcome until the close of business April 25, 2011.

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â&#x2013;ź MOVIE PREVIEWS

Still time to see Best Film Oscar winner on big screens T

he good news is The Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Speech deservedly won four Academy rAwards: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor (Colin Firth) and Best Original Screenplay. t The even better news is that it is still playing at the Paramount Theatre in Kelowna and is opening this weekend at the Captitol Theatre on the Westrside. As an actor, Johnny Depp has been a figturative chameleon, transforming himself for the roles he plays. Now he literally gets to be a chameleon. In the new animated adventure Rango, Depp plays a pet chameleon twho has long thought himself a hero. He gets his chance when he finds himself removed from his contemporary Amertican surroundings and ends up in an Old West town called Dirt, populated by various desert critters garbed like characters out of a western. He establishes himself as the lawman, in a place where the heroes do not live very long. Directed by Gore Verbinski (Pirates of the Caribbean), Rango also

Business benefits Volunteer from A24 firsthand,â&#x20AC;? explained Pia Garbutt of RBC, whose team of volunteers helped paint the office of the Kelowna Family Centre this past year. The Days of Caring Program is now offered in partnership with the Kelowna Capital News, and we will be sharing stories of community impact throughout the year. Days of Caring can also match volunteer projects for teams from non-business groups. If you would like help with a project, or have a team that would like to volunteer, please contact Avril at 250-860-2356 or avril@unitedwaycso. com. Go to kcr.ca and click on Volunteer Opportunities Search to create your own volunteer profile. Dawn Wilkinson is the coordinator for the Community Information and Volunteer Centre. 250-763-8008, ext 24 informkelowna@kcr.ca www.kcr.ca

on Thursday, March 10 at 7 p.m. with Rabbit Hole. Although Nicole Kidman did not win an Academy Award for her performance as a mother who recently lost her young son,

MOVIE GUY

Rick Davis features the voices of Isla Fisher, Bill Nighy, Abigail Breslin, Alfred Molina, Ned Beatty and Timothy Olyphant. It is rated PG with a warning of violence. Science fiction writer Philip K. Dickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stories have been adapted into more than a few movies, most notably Total Recall, Minority Report and Blade Runner. The latest is the The Adjustment Bureau, described as a romance science fiction thriller loosely based on Dickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s short story, Adjustment Team. Matt Damon plays David Norris, a charismatic congressman who meets a beautiful dancer (Emily Blunt) only to find that strange circumstances are keeping them from becoming romantically involved. He discovers forces are at work to separate them and tries to peel back the layers to find out why.

it has been described as the best of her career. Rick Davis is the manager of the Capitol Theatre in West Kelowna. capitol_wes@ landmarkcinemas.ca

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JOHNNY DEPP is the voice of Rango (centre), a new animated comedy-adventure from the director of Pirates of the Caribbean. The Adjustment Bureau is rated PG with a warning of coarse language and violence. Obviously trying to attract the Twilight crowd, the classic story of Beauty and the Beast gets a modern update with Beastly. Based on Alex Flinnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2007 novel of the same name, it is set in New York City where the familiar story of a handsome man with an evil streak (Alex Pettyfer) disrespects a classmate who practices witchcraft (Mary-Kate Olsen) and

becomes the victim of a spell which transforms him into a monster. To break the spell, he has two years to find somebody (Vanessa Hudgens) who can love him for who he is and not what he looks like. Also starring Neil Patrick Harris, Beastly is rated PG with a warning of violence and coarse language.

TRAVELLING FILM FEST

If you enjoy documentaries, you will definitely want to check out

The Travelling World Community Film Festival March 10-13 at Okanagan College and UBCO. It is B.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest documentary film festival with 38 films from or set in over 20 different countries. Space permitting, I hope to write more about it in next weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s column, but in the meantime, you can check out the program at www.worldfilmfestkelowna.net.

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And the West Kelowna Film Festival continues

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200-3645 Gosset, West Kelowna JUST GO WITH IT PG 9:20 only; Sat & Sun Matinees 3:20 only GNOMEO & JULIET 3D 7:25 only; Sat & Sun 1:25 & 3:20 -3D pricing in effectI AM NUMBER FOUR PG 6:55 only; Sat & Sun Matinees 12:55 only HALL PASS 14A 7:05 & 9:30 (No 7:05 showing Thurs, Mar 10); Sat & Sun 1:05 & 3:30 (Under 14 must be accompanied by an adult) DRIVE ANGRY 3D 18A 9:40 only (Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult) -3D pricing in effectKINGâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SPEECH PG 6:45 & 9:20; Sat & Sun Matinees 12:45 & 3:20 *Winner of 4 Academy Awards including Best Picture* RANGO PG 7:15 & 9:40; Sat & Sun 1:15 & 3:40 West Kelowna Film Festival RABBIT HOLE PG showing Thursday, March 10 @ 7pm. Check www. westkelownamovies.com for Film Festival schedule.

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110-948 McCurdy, Kelowna RANGO Nightly at 6:35, 6:45, 9:05 & 9:15, Sat & Sun Mats at 12:35, 12:45, 3:05 & 3:15 (107 min) PG: Violence DRIVE ANGRY 3D Nightly at 6:50 & 9:20, Sat & Sun Mats at 12:50 & 3:20 (104 min) 18A: Explicit violence and sexually suggestive scenes ***3D PRICING IN EFFECT. Photo ID Required*** JUSTIN BEIBER: NEVER SAY NEVER SPECIAL DIRECTORS FAN CUT EDITION 3D Nightly at 7:15 & 9:50, Sat & Sun Mats at 1:15 & 3:50 (115 min) G ***3D PRICING IN EFFECT*** BEASTLY Nightly at 7:10 & 9:25, Sat & Sun Mats at 1:10 & 3:25 (87 min) PG: Violence and coarse language GREEN HORNET (NOT 3D) Nightly at 7:00 Sat & Sun Mats at 1:00 & 3:40 (119 min) 14A: Frequent Violence TRUE GRIT Nightly at 9:40 only (111 min) 14A: Violence TANGLED 3D (NOT 3D) Sat & Sun Mats at 1:20 & 3:45 (100 min) G: Violence BLACK SWAN Nightly at 7:20 & 9:45 only (109 min) 14A: Violence and sexually suggestive scenes UNKNOWN Nightly at 6:55 & 9:30, Sat & Sun Mats at 12:55 & 3:30 (114 min) PG: Coarse language GNOMEO AND JULIET 3D Nightly at 6:40 & 9:00 Sat & Sun Mats at 12:40 & 3:00 (85 min) G ***3D PRICING IN EFFECT*** I AM NUMBER FOUR Nightly at 7:05 & 9:35, Sat & Sun Mats 1:05 & 3:35 (110 min) PG: Violence and coarse language

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ENTERTAINMENT

Kids in the barn perfect harbingers of spring Jennifer Schell CONTRIBUTOR

lthough it may not feel like spring just yet, the reopening

of some of your favourite local businesses, like Carmelis’ Goat Cheese Arti-

san, will definitely put you in the mood. Our friends at Carmelis, Ofer and Ofri Barmor, are now open for the season with all of your much missed palate pacifiers again available for sale (hello gelato!). Ofri tells me that there is an adorable group of new baby goats for visitors to see and that the cheese bar is stocked with delights. When visiting, my shopping basket always includes their perfect feta cheese, gelato, yogurt cheese (labane) as well as a package or two of the Za’atar spice blend. Shipped directly from Israel, this Middle Eastern blend of sumac, sesame seeds, salt and holy hyssop is one of my “secret” ingredients in the spice cupboard. I love coating chunks of chicken breast

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or thighs with this aromatic blend, settling them into my Le Creuset pot with sautéed onions, garlic, chopped yams, potatoes, carrots (whatever root vegetable you have on hand) plus one or two quartered lemons (another key ingredient) and a splash of white wine. Simmer on low for an hour and you have a delicious, healthy stew with that fabulous je ne sais quoi quality to it. Other options include, simply coating chicken thighs or pieces with Za’atar and roasting them at 400 F for an hour; or mix with some yogurt cheese for a perfect dip— Nigella is a fan. Welcome back Carmelis—see you soon. www.carmelisgoatcheese. com ••• Foodie Alert! Little Creek Gardens has just released a Caesar salad dressing. Another delicious local creation from the ever-lovely Donna Denison and her Little Creek family, this creamy dressing will breathe new life into your bowl of romaine. Little Creek continues to provide us with organic treasures from their gardens. From greens to heavenly dressings—we are grateful for your gifts. Available at Choices, Quality Greens, Natures Fare, Okanagan Grocery

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KIDS in the barn are a sure sign that spring really is on the way. Artisan Breads, Mediterranean Market, Urban Harvest (delivery or at their Saturday Crowley Avenue warehouse sales; www.urbanharvest.ca). See Little Creek’s website for entire list of distributers and products. www. littlecreekdressing.com ••• Speaking of the Mediterranean Market, this amazing, well priced little market carries a wide range of imported delights from Italy, Greece and the Middle East as well as a fabulous range of deli meats, cheeses, olives and breads. They are also the only place that carries, arguably the very best canned tomatoes on the market, and a favourite amongst chefs: La Molisana. I adore these fresh tasting jars and cans created with some of Italy’s most celebrated tomatoes. Luckily they also carry another chef favourite: De Cecco’s line of

dried pasta—even Mario Batali has mentioned it as the best alternative to making fresh. La Molisana also carries an organic line too. PS: As many sandwich aficionados will tell you—and as the lunchtime line up will attest— Med Market is known for its dynamite subs. 1570 Gordon Dr. 250-7622000 ••• Another of my favourite haunts, L&D Meats in Guisachan Village, carries a real meat lover’s treat— fresh veal chops. Although a tad pricey, these tender, thick-cut chops are indeed special. Fit for a restaurant, L&D now supplies chef/owner Lisa Cham with these high quality chops for her restaurant, The Fixx Café, 3275 Lakeshore Rd. 250861-3499. Jennifer Schell is editor of B.C. Wine Trails. jennschell@shaw.ca twitter.com/theclubkitchen

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Government programs tackling problem of chronic disease

Norm Letnick ity, both to improve the quality of life for British Columbians and to maintain a sustainable public health care system. Governments around the world have come to recognize there are social determinants of health in the general population. People with mental illness also need to be addressed if we are to make significant progress on reducing the root cause of many chronic illnesses. Poverty can lead to the early departure of children from home and high school, propagating the cycle of poverty through poor education. This also leads to bad food choices and malnutrition, contributing to an increase in obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis and certain kinds of cancer. Economic growth at all levels will help reduce chronic illness in our society. If we are going to address the sustainability of our health care system, we must also work hard to help people make healthy choices. In order to make that easier, we have introduced initiatives such as free nutrition information through Dietician Services, which is available by phone and translated in 130 languages through HealthLink BC. Anybody who wants

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SANT’AGATA, Italy: The policeman smiled and waved as I shot by at 135 km/h in a 70 km/h zone. This could happen in only one place in the world, Italy’s “Land of the Engines” in the TurinMilan-Bologna triangle. It’s called that because it boasts the highest concentration of supercar, superbike and competition car manufacturers in world. They’re all there: Ferrari, Maserati, Dallara, Ducati, Pagani, and, of course, Lamborghini. It’s an area where the people hold these cars and motorcycles dear with mixture of pride and reverence. And of all the current Lamborghinis, the Gallardo LP 570 Superleggera, priced at $279,995, is perhaps the most prized.

By the time you read this, Lamborghini will have announced its new all carbon fibre V12 at the Geneva Motor show. But that is in the future, the Gallardo is now. With razor edge lines and deep frontal air scoops, the Superleggera commands respect, not just when driving, but simply sitting still. Superleggera stands for superlight and this has been a guiding principle since the very first 350 GT that came out in 1963 produced by Ferruccio Lamborghini who thought (and many agree) he could build a better car than Ferrari. Boasting an already light aluminum space frame, the current main Gallardo model, the LP 560-4 with its dry weight of 1410 kilograms (3108.5 See Lamborghini B2

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‘In this car…dials and gauges are superfluous’ Lamborghini B2 box is available. You put your foot on the brake and touch one of the three shift mode buttons on the driveshaft tunnel to select the shift mapping of the six-speed sequential box. Two modes are available in automatic. The third “Thrust Mode” prokduces maximum off-theline performance and is programmed to manage rstarting revs of around 5000 rpm with minimal wheel slip. Fairly large paddles on the steering wheel do all shifting. I’m not a fan of paddles, as regular readers know, because I can’t ever freally tell what gear I’m in without looking down at the dashboard readout and taking my eyes off the road. t With the Gallardo LP 570-4 you are in no doubt at any time. In this car you sense everything. Dials and gauges are superfluous. t First there is the rasp of the engine that rises to a howl as you stand on the gas and watch the tach needle spin to the red line. Next there is the thump in the seat of the pants as the box shifts up and your body is pushed forward slightly as it shifts down with an electronic blip of the throttle and great whack of exhaust noise. There is nothing subtle about it and that is, perhaps, the only drawback. Even at slow speeds the shift is abrupt which is due to the speed at which the gears are engaged in less than the blink of an eye. But you forget all that when you head out on Italian roads not even as wide

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pace. Fantastico! And it was even better in the LP 560-4 Spyder. With the top down and sun cutting through a late afternoon haze, hearing that exhaust note rise and fall in tune with the other Gallardos ahead and behind me was one experience I will never forget. It doesn’t get any better that this.

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tends quite nicely in the class against the best that Europe, Asia and North America have to offer. However, from a styling standpoint, it’s a vehicle that polarizes optionsã you either love it or you hate it. There’s doesn’t seem to be much middle ground. The prominent chrome grille and the chopped rear end seem to the styling features that draw the bulk of the negative attention. While styling is such a subjective thing, it can make or break sales of a vehicle and there’s no doubt this has hurt sales of the TL. But if you’re one of the people who love the look, there’s a lot more to like with the TL. Both front-drive TL’s come with the 3.5-litre 24-valve SOHC VTEC V6 engine. You have to move up to the SH-AWD to get the 305 hp 3.7-litre VTEC engine. Both come with a five-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters and Grade Logic Control. Frontdrive versions get 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, while the SH-AWD gets 18-inchers. The TL features fourwheel independent double wishbone suspension with multi-line rear and stabilizer bars front and rear. Electronic power steering is standard. Inside, the TL has a modern look with aluminum trim in place of the traditional wood found on most luxury offerings. Most surfaces are soft to the touch and the two-tone interior treatment of the SH-AWD tester was nicely done. The heated leather

seats up front are comfy and interior room is spacious. The driver’s seat has 10 power settings, while the passenger side Unlike the interior, the trunk is not so spacious. The cargo capacity of 371 litres (13.1 cu ft) is less than many of the competitors. I also gauge the cargo area by how easily my bulky hockey bag is to get in and out, and with the TL the wide trunk opening makes it a snap. Honda/Acura has always been known for its abundance of safety features and the TL is no exception. Four wheel antilock brakes with electronic brake distribution and brake assist are standard. The usual assortment of airbags are standard as are vehicle stability assist with traction control and tire pressure monitoring system. The SH-AWD gets co-operative vehicle stability assist with traction control along with hill start assist, which applies brake pressure on an incline until you punch the throttle. The 3.7-litre V6 in the SH-AWD model gets to speed well, accelerating from 0-100 km/h in under six seconds. The brakes also performed well in my time with the vehicle, although thankfully, no panic stops were required. The Technology Package adds $3,500 to the price of the TL or SHAWD and is a welcome addition with features like a navigation system with voice recognition, 440watt, 10-speaker Dolby Pro Logic sound system, rearview camera and a 12.4 GB hard drive. If you want keyless

entry you have to buy this package because it also includes push button start. Even the base TL is well equipped, though, with items like power moonroof, fog lights, hands-free BlueTooth phone interface, paddle shifters, leather trimmed interior and a 276-watt, eight-speaker Pro Logic sound system. If it was my choice and within my budget, I’d definitely go for the SHAWD model. The sporttuned suspension and steering make it more of a driver’s car and the allwheel drive adds a sense of security in our unpredictable winter weather. The competition is stiff in this class with competitors like the Lexus ES350, Buick LaCrosse, BMW 3-Series, Audi A4, Hyundai Genesis and Infiniti G37. But the Acura TL is a worthy entry in the segment. Now in its fourth generation, it has attracted a legion of fans and many are now on their second or third TL.

ACURA TL 2011

Body Style: Mid-size entry luxury sedan. Drive Method: Frontengine, front- or all-wheel drive. Engine: 3.5-litre 24-valve SOHC VTEC V6 (280 hp, 254 lb/ft of torque); 3.7-litre 24-valve SOHC VTEC V6 (305 hp, 273 lb/ft of torque). Fuel Economy: TL (city/highway) 11.6L/100 km/ 7.5L/100 km; SH-AWD 12.3L/100 km/8.1L/100 km. Price: $39,490 to $46,990. As tested $46,990. Web: www.acura.ca

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HUNT, ARTHUR WALLER

MARCH 6,1926 - FEBRUARY 28, 2011 Art passed away peacefully, with family at his side. Survived by his loving wife Dorothy, daughter Gladys (Gary); son Greg (Marni); 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Art enjoyed golf, Hawaii and especially, visits with family. On his behalf, we say goodbye to all his golf buddies and friends. You were very special to him! Dad, gramps, great gramps... we are very proud of your courageous battle. A special thanks to Dr.Bobyn, Dr.Solano and Dr.Victor and the nursing staff at Kelowna General Hospital for your kind care. No service at Art’s request.

FOORT, OLGA (GERELA)

January 21, 1913 – December 22, 2010

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When I come to the end of the road And the sun has set for me, I want no rites in a gloom-ﬁlled room. Why cry for a soul set free. Miss me a little... but not too long And not with your head bowed low. Remember the love that we once shared. Miss me... but let me go. For this is a journey that we all must take And each must go alone. It’s all part of the Master’s plan, A step on the road to home. When you are lonely and sick of heart, Go to the friend we know And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds. Miss me... but let me go. Love and miss you, Jo-Ann, Donna and your many friends

Passed away peacefully in Oliver, British Columbia. Predeceased by her loving husband George, daughter Stephine and son Nick. Survived by her daughter Donna Gerela and her 3 daughters, Rosemarie, Roseanne and Barbra; sons, Danny, Roy, Dmetro, Michael and daughters Edith, Pauline and Dianne. Olga worked at the Powell General Hospital and the Voyager Restaurant, Kamloops as a cook. She loved travelling with her beloved George, vacationing in California in the winter or to their vacation home in Hawaii. Olga enjoyed golﬁng and cooking her favourite Ukrainian cuisine and was a member of the Moose Lodge, Powell River and the Royal Canadian Legion, Prince George. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at 10:30 a.m., in the Chapel of Valleyview Funeral Home, 165 Valleyview Road, Kelowna. Interment will follow at Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Graham Funeral Home, 34616 – 99th Street, Oliver, B.C. (250) 498-3833. Your message of condolence, sharing your fond memories of Olga may be sent to: www.grahamfh.com

LUTZ, JOSEF Born in Nenzing, Austria November 14, 1928 passed away March 1, 2011 at the age of 82. Joe was trained as a baker and pastry chef in Cologne, Germany. He immigrated to Canada in 1957 living first in Quebec, where he married his first wife. In Quebec, he built and operated the Tiroler Inn in Ste. Agathe des Monts. In 1965, he and his young family moved to the Bahamas where he worked as a pastry chef. Returning to Canada three years later, he worked in the kitchen at Mica Dam as well as purchasing an orchard in Rutland. He also started Black Knight Construction, building several houses in the new Hollywood Road subdivision. As an orchardist, Joe became interested in bees. The bees were necessary for pollination and this spawned yet another hobby turned business as a honey producer. In 1987, Joe and his second wife purchased property in Beaverdell, where they began a Christmas tree farm. He was known to many at the Elks Hall flea market selling honey throughout the year and trees at Christmas time. Joe is survived by his wife Angelika (Elke) Lutz and three daughters Elizabeth Lutz (Bill Moisuik), Renate Lutz (Tim Woodworth) and Krista Lutz (Chad Valente). Joe also leaves behind his eldest brother Karl and several nieces and nephews in Austria. Joe always loved an outdoor adventure, whether it was mountain climbing, skiing, snorkelling, spear fishing or hunting. As a tribute to Joe’s love of nature, please consider a memorial donation, in the name of Josef Lutz, to the Central Okanagan Foundation for the Central Okanagan Land Trust 250-861-6160, #217-1889 Springfield Rd, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 5V5. The family would like to thank Dr. Allison and the staff at Hospice House. A Celebration of Life will take place on Sunday, March 6 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at the Okanagan Mission Activity Centre, 4398 Hobson Road, at Sarson’s Beach.

FORSYTHE, MALCOLM (MAC) ROY March 16, 1911 – February 26, 2011

Mac passed away just two and a half weeks shy of his 100th birthday. He was predeceased by his wife Marie in 2005. Mac will be lovingly remembered by his four children, Warren (Gail), Anne (Don) Stickney, Barrie (Mary), Dale (Melody); grandchildren Chris, Kevin, Joanne (Don) Ehrmantraut, Glen (Nicole), David, Craig (Dayna), Alison, Michael (Teresa); great grandchildren Derrick, Andrea, Cody, Kiera, Tanner, Nathan, Mackenzie, Rowan; daughters-in-law Marilyn and Cathi and sister-in-law Gwen Forsyth. Mac was also predeceased by brothers Bill, Alex, John, Rod and Alan. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 5th at 1:00 pm at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 1589 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 5Y7. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com 250-860-7077.

SEDMAK, PETER On February 7, 2011 passed away at the age of 87 years in Kelowna BC. Predeceased by his son Branko in 1975. Survived by his brothers Luis, August and his sister Helena of Slovenia. He will lovingly be remembered by his wife Julia of 61 years, sons Jerry(Anke), Andy(Niki) and daughter Anne(Fraser), grandchildren Jenna, Lindsey (Michael), Jordan, Shannon and Jennica as well as his many friends. Peter and Julia immigrated to Edmonton from Yugoslavia in 1956 and lived there until 1974 when they moved to Kelowna. Peter was an avid ﬁsherman and will be remembered for his extraordinary woodworking craftsmanship. His loves were ﬁrst and foremost his family and his love to travel back to his roots. He was a hardworking loving man with integrity which he passed on to his children. Special thanks to Dr. Mackle and Dr. Loucks as well as the staff of Cottonwoods (Ethel Glen Unit) for their exceptional care. Prayer services will be held at 11:00am, March 5, 2011 at St. Theresa’s Church, 750 Rutland Road N, Kelowna BC.

ELLIS, FREDERICK GORDON

Passed away on February 28, 2011 at the age of 93. Survived by his loving family; son, Jim (Roberta) Ellis; daughters, Nora (Mike Bolan) Ratzlaff; Brenda (Dan) Wray; grandchildren, Kevin, Keith, Karl (Stacey), Deborah (Doug), Leanne (Dean), Erik (Sanna), Travis, Geoffrey (Erin), Keltie; ﬁve great grandchildren. Predeceased by his loving wife, Evelyn in 2007; brother, Val; sister Carrie; brother Joe; son-in-law, Larry. Fred enlisted in the army at age 23 in 1940, served in WWII in Kiska, Alaska as a member of CANLOAN, Fred served in France and Holland where he was wounded and retired from the army as a Lieutenant. At his request arrangements for a private family service have been made. A very special thank you to his Hospital Nurse, Becky and the staff on 3 East at Kelowna General Hospital, to the Fernbrae Manor staff and residents and to Dr. Larry Bobyn. Cremation arrangements are 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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In quiet neighborhood. This peaceful setting boasts 3 beds, 3 full baths, large open kitchen and living room, very large family room. Covered deck, u/g sprinklers, db garage, fenced yard. New water tank, dishwasher, humidifier. Call Bill Raine at 250-870-6210 to view or go to www.BillRaine.Info. MLS®10032758, $389,000, 3833 Glen Canyon Drive.

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NEW LISTING 4 bdrms,2 bthrms,2 wood burning fireplaces, newer roof, furnace, central air, built in vac, UG Sprinklers, 2 laundry, one stacker washer/ dryer upstairs-some laminate floors, Workshop 220V in garage. Fenced yard with fruit trees, back lane access, home needs your tender loving touch. Monday viewings only For more details, call Roma Niessen at 250-8607500. MLS®10022877, $399,900, 905 Kennedy Street.

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Clean and bright one bedroom condo in excellent location across from Glenpark Shopping Centre. Shows well, five appliances included. Rentals permitted. Perfect for investor or owner! Call Charlene Bertrand 250-870-1870. MLS®10021996.

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FREEHOLD land. Stunning finishing’s including hardwood floors,4 stainless steel appliances, w/d, granite counters throughout and BBQ friendly patio. Solid concrete construction, enjoy your music! Call Bill Raine at 250-870-6210 to view or go to www.BillRaine.Info. MLS®10018541, $288,200, 605 – 3645 Carrington Road.

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Exceptional custom built 2 storey w/full walkout basement, gourmet kitchen, granite island, hardwood flrs vaulted ceiling great room high end appliances 6 burner gas range over 3800 sq ft 5 bdrms 4 baths walkin shower. Call Cecile Guilbault to view at 250-212-2654 or for more info go to www.cecileguilbault.com. MLS®10022961, $789,000, 2417 Tallus Ridge Drive.

4 bedroom condo at Big White overlooking ski run. Building features indoor pool, and restaurant. 3 other units also available at incredible prices. Please call Gary August & Jennifer Bregolisse for more information at 250-860-7500. MLS®10022410, $74,900, 103 – 20 Kettle View Road.

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This family friendly home has been TASTEFULLY UPDATED from head to toe! Recent upgrades include; Laminate & Tile throughout, Fresh Paint, New Bathroom & Light Fixtures. You’ll love the BRIGHT NEW KITCHEN too. Pets welcome! Call Rita today at 250-863-6303 to arrange a viewing or go to www.RITASTJEAN.com for more photos. MLS®10022942, $209,900, 4 – 325 Mills Road.

INCREDIBLE LOCATION. Open plan with a huge kitchen, island, built in oven, many cabinets, brazilian hardwood. Upper floor w 3 bedrooms. down rec room with wet bar, stream shower. Gym, triple garage. To view Harry Kullman at 250-768-8001 or Rob Watt at 250-300-1670. MLS®10022506, 3025 Wales Road. Very well kept mobile. New hot water and furnace. A must see. Immediate possession available. Easy to show. Low taxes, mortgages available. 2 beds, one bath, large deck, workshop, great yard. Call Bill Raine at 250-870-6210 to view or go to www.BillRaine.Info. MLS®10022808, $59,900, 49 – 2035 Boucherie Road.

Legal 2 bed bsmt suite currently rented. Shared laundry. Renovated upstairs with 3 bedrooms, dining, and tiled kitchen. Great neighbourhood, cul-de-sac. School within 2 blocks. Walk to shopping. Call Bill Raine at 250-870-6210 to view or go to www.BillRaine.Info. MLS®10021386, $409,000, 1359 Alder Court. This 2 bdrm plus lofted den is so special! Added built-ins, two fireplaces (including a double-sided gas fireplace in the Master/en suite), rec room and more. To see is to love... welcome home! Please call Gary August & Jennifer Bregolisse for more information at 250-860-7500. MLS®10021553, $407,000, 14 – 380 Providence Ave.

Unobstructed from both levels, beautiful custom built walkout rancher, original owners, hardwood floors, granite kitchen, over 3600 sq ft, 4 bdrms, 3 baths, 3 gas F/P’s, in law suite potential. Call Cecile Guilbault to view at 250-212-2654 or for more info go to www. cecileguilbault.com. MLS®10020966, $659,280, 5175 MacNeill Court. We never stop moving®

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A famous catch phrase & a reminder of the coming changes to mortgage qualifications & of the current buyer’s market. The time & the price is right for this 2 bed plus den, 2 bath condo. Enjoy the refreshing pool, BONUS 2 PARKING SPACES & a convenient location to UBCO, shopping, recreation & bus service. Stainless appliances, ceramic tile a gift of a 42” flat screen TV & BBQ. For details call Allyn Bentz at 250-470-2413. MLS®10021919, $211,000, #205-539 Yates Road.

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1060 sq ft , 1 Bedr and Huge Den ( c/b 2nd bdr) with Hardwood and new Paint. Formal Dining, Eat in Kitchen, 2 Baths. Adjacent to Orchard Plaza Mall, Save On Foods, Rudy theatres, plus bus connections. Excellent value! 55+. For Schoenfeld more details call Rudy Schoenfeld at 250-862-1900. 250-862-1900 MLS®10019383, $234,000, 209 – 2130 Vasile Road.

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2 bedroom, 2 bath top floor beauty with secure parking and fabulous access to UBCO, airport, recreation and shopping. Owner relocated out of province, furniture negotiable. Built in Allyn 2008 and tenanted until college out. For details call Allyn Bentz Bentz at 250-470-2413. MLS®10022199, $235,000, 4104250-470-2413 325 McIntosh Road.

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Spacious & nicely finished 1651 sq. ft. home with open concept main level, 3 bds up, media room in walkout basement. Granite kitchen island, eating area, dining room, gas f/p in living room w/deck. Laminate flooring, stainless steel appl., central air, B.I. vacuum, dble garage, 6 appliances. Leased to Sept. 31 with good income. Tenant would like to stay so this could be a nice investment until you are ready to move in. Call Murray Wilson today at 250-869-6869 for details and your appt. MLS®10020772, $389,900.

$279,900!! • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Fantastic Opportunity to own a 2006 3 bedroom 2 bath townhome for an excellent price! 41’ tandem garage has plenty of room for two vehicles and a exercise room or Charlene workshop. Low strata and pets welcome! MLS®10020222. Bertrand Call Charlene Bertrand at 250-870-1870. 250-870-1870

ROSE VALLEY LOCATION!• • • • • • • •

Murray Wilson 250-869-6869

Open plan with vaulted ceilings, Brazilian Cherry floors, large windows & valley/mountain view. Great family neighborhood with community pool, tennis & recreation building. Convenient Greg to schools, shopping & golf. Call Greg Dusik at 250-869Dusik 2806 or view more details at www.gregdusik.com. MLS®10021037, 10021037, $435,000, 1995 Rosealee Lane. 250-869-2806

FRESHLY PAINTED & UPDATED HOME! •

All duct work has been power vac . Family room off the large kitchen plus covered enclosed deck to a super big fenced back yard. spacious living room with vaulted ceilings. To view Harry Kullman at 250-768-8001 or Rob Watt at 250-300-1670. MLS®10021027, $369,900, 2678 Cameron Road.

Rob Watt 250-300-1670

MORTGAGEHELPER HOME! • • • • •

Great Value and well-priced. Move-in ready, 4 bed, 3 bath house. The 1bed, 1 bath suite, with separate laundry and entry, is fully self contained. Open concept main living area offers well laid out kitchen and YARD! Call Christian Kirschke at Christian 250-863-2000 or go to www.KelownaHomeGuy.com. Kirschke MLS®10020846, $439,900, 1668 Large Avenue. 250-863-2000

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MOTIVATED SELLER!!!! • • • • • • • • •

Spectacular lakeview on this 0.55 acre, California 4 level split, open concept, newer roof, hardwood, 4bedroom, 2 baths, fireplace, easy to suite, some work left to be done. Roma Immediate Possession! For more details, call Roma Niessen Niessen at 250-860-7500. MLS®10018724, $449,900, 250-860-7500 1489 Parkinson Road.

LARGE HOME ON 1/3 ACRE LOT! • • • • •

Potential to subdivision or expand this home with detached shop. Several fruit trees. Home is very spacious, covered deck, main floor laundry, formal dining area, walkout bsmt Harry 1bdrm suite, large room for off or den. To view Harry Kullman at 250-768-8001. MLS®10000082, $449,900, Kullman 410 Seaford Road. 250-768-8001

WALK TO THE CLUBHOUSE! • • • • • •

An excellent place to live even if you are not a GOLFER, PARADISE if you are! This 3 Bedrm plus Den and 3Bathrm classy Rancher has beautiful views of the Golf course. Take your golfcart and John start your game in minutes. Walk to the Clubhouse. Call John Mandoli to view at 250-718-1864. MLS®10013343, Mandoli 250-718-1864 $459,900, 5341 Sandhills Drive.

Harry Kullman 250-768-8001

IT’S ALL HERE! • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

ALMOST AN ACRE! • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Lakeview property high above Peachland. Clean, very well maintained 2 bdrms up plus 1 down w office or den. Electric heat but primarily heated w free standing wood stove. huge covered deck plus a detached double garage. To view Harry Kullman at 250-768-8001 or Rob Watt at 250-3001670. MLS®10022489, $459,900, 6200 Sanderson Ave.

Rob Watt 250-300-1670

Great 4 bdrm plus den Rancher in desirable Rose Valley Estates. 2 bdrms up, plus a den or formal dining room. Nice open plan with vaulted ceiling. 2 bdrm + den suite down with Michael sep. laundry. RV parking Great value! Call Mike Craddock Craddock at 250-801-9044 or go to www.michaelcraddock.ca. 250-801-9044 MLS®10020451, $489,900, 2086 Rose Anne Court.

SUBSTANTIALLY UPGRADED FAMILY HOME! •

Unique rural setting on quiet no thru road. Large detached workshop 28 x 33 w 9 ft ceilings lots of parking w side road. Home boasts a pool ,hot tub,and spacious rooms. Handy Harry shop for home type business. To view Harry Kullman at 250-768-8001. MLS®10018006, $498,900, 3219 St. Kullman Amand Road. 250-768-8001

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GREAT LOCATION CLOSE TO MISSION CREEK GREENWAY & PARKS! • • • • • •

INVESTORSOWNER LANDLORDS • •

BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED!• • • • • •

Close to Mission Creek Greenway & parks. Minutes to most amenities. Private beautiful setting. Post & Beam bilevel has extensive upgrading with newer kitchen, bthrms, furnace & roof & flooring. In-law suite is easy to do. Please call Gary August & Jennifer Bregolisse for more Jennifer Bregolisse info at 250-860-7500. MLS®10016688, $499,500, 3495 Hall Road. 250-870-1870

LAKEVIEWS , TRIPLE CAR GARAGE PLUS RV PARKING! •

4 Bdrms, 3 full bths, 2,590 sq.ft, oak hardwood flrs, open concept, large covered SW facing deck w/lake & city views, private backyard with drive-in access perfect for detached shop/ Jaime garage. Call Jaime Briggs, Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty Briggs at 250-860-7500 or go to www.BriggsOnHomes.com. 250-860-7500 MLS®10021200, $587,000, 1618 Vineyard Drive.

HRDWD & TOP NOTCH THROUGHOUT! •

High end 4 bedrm/3bath quality crafted home with soaring vaulted ceilings overlooking the park and pond. Very private beautiful yard. Huge professionally designed garage. John Immaculate Open Concept, SS appls. Call John Mandoli to view at 250-718-1864. MLS®10017704, $629,900, 1635 Mandoli 250-718-1864 Autumn Road.

This substantially renovated full duplex with in-law suites on a .30 acre corner lot in Lake Country is now available. Live on one side & have a tenant pay your mortgage. Remember the changes in mortgage qualifications in March. This beauty has updated plumbing, electrical, kitchens and a bonus lake & mountain view. Convenient to UBCO, the lake, shopping, recreation & a bus stop. Don’t miss this opportunity. Owner may look at trades or assistance with vendor take back. For details call Allyn Bentz at 250-470-2413. MLS®10022776, $584,000,10948/42 Sherman Dr.

3100 sf home with two fully self-contained private in-law suites. The main 3bd/3bath home is perfect for entertaining or for your family in the open concept style. Everything John superbly completed. Close to all amenities. Call John Mandoli to view at 250-718-1864. MLS®10017889, Mandoli 250-718-1864 $559,900, 2093 Inkar Road.

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Pleasing “Churchill” floor plan with a main floor master bed, bright open kitchen w/ granite backlit countertops overlooking the fam.rm for cozy get togethers, eating nook w/door to very private patio for entertaining or slip onto the Greenway for your morning walk. The formal DR adjoins elegant LR with its arches for added appeal. 2 bds & open den/office upstairs. Beautiful hrdwd & tile flooring, central air, BI vac, alarm, 2277 sq.ft. Clubhouse w/pool & activities, RV compound. Pet & rental restrictions, Near H2O & Capital News & golf. Call Murray Wilson today at 250-869-6869 for details and your appt. MLS®10020107, $599,000.

Allyn Bentz 250-470-2413

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Country Living close to the City! Well maintained, bright 5 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 2,688 sq.ft. Oyama home. Partial lakeview on serene 10 acre property with barn. ALR land. Only minutes Jaime to beach/lake. Call Jaime Briggs, Coldwell Banker Horizon Briggs Realty at 250-860-7500 or go to www.BriggsOnHomes. com. MLS®10019894, $579,000, 15291 Middle Bench Road. 250-860-7500

This open concept upscaled 5bedrm/ 5 bath quality home comes complete with granite, vaulted ceilings , hardwood and tile floors, and a master bedroom with two ensuites. John Huge B&B potential with 4367sf! Call John Mandoli to view at 250-718-1864. MLS®10016303, $749,900, 6447 Mandoli 250-718-1864 Renfrew Road.

Fully rebuilt in 2005 and featured in “EventLife of the Okanagan”. Style and warmth unsurpassed in this upscale neighbourhood. Beautiful grounds to enable an Okanagan John outdoor experience. Top end finishing and appliances! Call John Mandoli to view at 250-718-1864. MLS®10017061, Mandoli 250-718-1864 $759,900, 356 Park Avenue.

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Right across the street from Rotary Beach Park. Spectacular home with elegant & open floorplan, breath-taking views of the lake and sunsets, private hot tub, secure grounds, inGreg ground pool! Call Greg Dusik at 250-869-2806 or view Dusik more details at www.gregdusik.com. MLS ®10021131, 250-869-2806 $769,900, 1 – 601 Barrera Road.

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With views over the City & Lake & all the way to Peachland, about 25 miles away! Large home with pool operates as a B&B. Separate 1420 sq.ft. shop with Guest Home above. Great family or group home or B&B. Please call Gary August & Jennifer Bregolisse for more information at 250-860- Jennifer Bregolisse 7500. MLS®10018120, $1,149,000, 6720 Langley Court. 250-870-1870

Deluxe Upper Mission family home w/4 Bdrms up, oversized master suite, private deck, highend finishings, granite, brazilian cherry hrdwd floors, formal dining! Large lot, heated inground salt water Jaime pool & hot tub. Call Jaime Briggs, Coldwell Banker Horizon Briggs Realty at 250-860-7500 or go to www.BriggsOnHomes.com. 250-860-7500 MLS®10021052, $799,700, 763 Kuipers Cres.

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Services

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Help Wanted

Medical/Dental

Trades, Technical

Holistic Health

KELOWNA Farmers Market looking for PT help starting in April through Oct. 250-8785029

Kelowna Dentistry by Design is seeking to add a dynamic and motivated team member to our comprehensive client care focused practice. The right person is career motivated, client focused and willing to learn advanced techniques and quality comprehensive client care management. You process a YES attitude. You will be involved in client care from start to ﬁnish from greeting with a smile, clinical care and administrative duties to scheduling and appointment completion. The position would suit either a CDA or RDH. Learn more about us at www.kelownadentistrydesign.ca Reply privately and conﬁdentially to: kelownasmile@shaw.ca.

ELECTRICAL ESTIMATOR/ PROJECT MANAGER wanted to join our growing team with a local Vancouver Island progressive company. We are in the BC Industrial Power sector and are seeking the following: - Appropriate trade education in electrical engineering and/or construction - Min of 5 yrs exp electrical industrial power construction environment. Min 5 yrs proven ﬁrst principles estimating exp. - High level of proﬁciency in MS Excel, MS Project and MS Word. Please submit your resume and refs:

PROFESSIONAL SUPER B drivers wanted for mostly Okanagan double shifted runs. Good wages, beneﬁts and equipment. Fax resume & drivers abstract to: 604-513-8004.

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APPLY NOW! Expanding Kelowna co. now accepting applications for FT work in various positions. No exp nec. 250860-3590 or email resume to info@plazio.ca BILGA Farms. Kelowna BC. Orchard work. Thinning, pruning & picking. Start May 2011. 40hrs/wk, $9.28/hr. 250-2124431 bilgafarms@hotmail.com BUSY construction co. requires experienced Traffic Control Supervisor. Min 5yrs exp as a Supervisor req’d. Experience with Traffic Graphics an asset. Competitve wages & benefits avail. Please apply by fax: 250-765-9603 BUSY construction co. requires Shop Labourer. Apptitude for mechanics an asset, competitve wage & benefits avail. Only those serious about a career in the industry need apply. Please apply by fax: 250-765-9603

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While we try to ensure all advertisements appearing in the Kelowna Capital News are placed by reputable businesses with legitimate offers, we do caution our readers to undertake due diligence when answering any advertisement, particularly when the advertiser is asking for monies up front. DATA ENTRY / RECEPTION FT. 7:30-4:30 Mon -Fri with bonuses & beneﬁts to follow after 3month training period. Data entry, answering phones, managing records, & other clerical duties. Must be detail oriented with basic computer knowledge and previous ofﬁce exp., HVAC Industry exp, an asset. Please apply to Box #308 Capital News 2495 Enterprise Way, Kelowna, BC V1X 7K2

DON O RAYS 3443 Benvoulin Rd. Kelowna, BC. Looking for workers to weed, pick,. & plant. Start May/2011 $9.14/hr. Call (250)-575-7806 EI CLAIM denied? Need help? 18yrs exp as EI officer. Will prepare & present appeals. Reasonable rates. Bernie Hughes Toll Free 1-877-5811122. Electricians and Apprentices needed Summit Electric Ltd. with offices in Kamloops and Quesnel is looking for certified electricians and 3rd and 4th year apprentices for full time work. Applicants must have the ability to travel to job sites across Western Canada. Company pays for travel, LOA and any flights. CORE COMPETENCIES • Industrial and commercial experience an asset • Must demonstrate the ability to work under pressure and adapt easily to severe time constraints as needed • Able to work with little or no supervision • Must be able to pass mandatory drug testings Reply To: robcouturler@summitelec.com or by fax to: (250)992-7855 Full-time Logging Danglehead Processor Operator needed immediately for the Vernon area. 1-2 yrs experience a must. Fax resume 250-5423587 or email: spence06@telus.net.

DEMO PEOPLE Mature and responsible people needed to demonstrate new concept in water. 4hr shifts, excellent pay. Sales or demo experience preferred but not required. Send resumes to: info@sweetwatersprings.ca

Garage/Man Door Technicians needed-Looking for individuals with experience capable to deal with customers, orders, installs, repairs and service work. Live at home and work up north with many beneﬁts. Our company will provide full time work, out of town, overtime, ﬂights, accommodations and vehicles for work in Fort McMurray area. Send your driver’s abstract, resume & references. to : blackmacsoo@live.com and or call (780)-715-7616. $7-$8,500/monthstartingd.o.e

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The Kamloops Pulp Mill is seeking

Journeyperson Millwrights, Pipefitters, Electricians, Welders and Carpenters (qualified to erect Scaffolding) to assist with their annual maintenance shutdown. The shutdown is scheduled for April 24/11 – May 7/11. There may be up to 10 additional days of work on either side of the shutdown dates. You must possess a Trades Qualification (TQ) Journeyman Ticket within your trade as well as several years of experience (Industrial experience would be a definite asset). Please include a copy of your TQ Journeyman ticket with your application. Please submit your applications to: Human Resources 2005 Mission Flats Road Kamloops, B.C. V2C 1A9 Or via email to: kamloopshr@domtar.com Applications will be accepted until March 15, 2011. Thank you for applying at Domtar. Please note only selected candidates for an interview will be contacted. Domtar is an equal opportunity employer.

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Hands on, real world training on full size equipment Classes start every Monday Call usin for BC seat Sites Never share equipment while training availability! Alberta Job placement assistancet Funding through EI, Student Loans, Community Development Trust Fund & Bank line of credit x Trainers with 100+ years field experience x Safety tickets available include: H2S, GD, WHMIS, OSSA, PST, First Aid x PCTIA Accredited Institution x x x x x

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Kelowna Paciﬁc Railway has immediate openings for 2 full time journeyman HD mechanics. Preference will be given to applicants with diesel electric and hydraulic experience. These positions will work out of our Vernon facilities and may require some travel. Resumes including compensation expectations may be Emailed to: info@khawk.ca or dropped off at our Vernon main ofﬁce. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. K-Rod Steel requires rebar placers for the Kelowna area. Experienced only need apply. Email resume: tracey.mcbryan@krodsteel.ca fax 250-549-1662

Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services Big E’s Bar & Grill is looking for experienced, energetic and reliable bartender/server to work evenings & weekends Please apply in person Hwy. 97. Peachland Centre Mall. CRYSTAL GARDEN Restaurant - Enderby hiring 1 Cantonese Cook, Cook Cert., min. 3 years exp. $17/hr. 40/hr. wk. Email CV to info@etlo.ca

School (www.ﬂcs.ca) is accepting applications for K-7 teaching positions for Sept., 2011. Interested applicants forward resume to: First Lutheran Christian School, 4091 Lakeshore Road, Kelowna, BC, V1W 1V7.

Trades, Technical CERTIFIED HEAD MARINE MECHANIC. Shuswap Lake. Great work environment! Start $25/hr+ Accommodation avail. Please contact 250.675.2250 gareth@shuswapmarina.com

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Mind Body Spirit #1 for a reason. Paradise Massage. Where men come to relax. 778-477-5050 Kelowna $10 Off! Prof, Swedish Massage. 1st 50 callers only! Linda 250-862-3929. ASIAN MASSAGE! Peaceful setting, $50hr. Call 250-3173575 BLISS Massage 4 your every need. 10 yrs exp. men only . Call 4 appt. 250-215-7755 ESCAPE From Stress Massage. Lori 250-215-6707 www.escapefromstressmassage.com

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CASE Studies needed. Our students are ready for Manicure, $20, Pedicure, $20, Reﬂexology, $29. Massage, $29. naturalhealthcollege.com 250868-3114

Financial Services DEBT CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM Helping Canadians repay debts, reduce or eliminate interest, regardless of your credit. Steady Income? You may qualify for instant help. Considering Bankruptcy? Call 1-877-220-3328 FREE Consultation Government Approved, BBB Member ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS? Relief is only a call away! Call Anne Hamilton Estate Administrator at 250-979-7190 today, to set up your FREE consultation in Kelowna. Donna Mihalcheon CA,CIRP KPMG Inc. Trustee in Bankruptcy, #300 -1674 Bertram Street, Kelowna, BC. V1Y 9G4 GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com INCOME Tax PreparationExp Accountant does Income tax. E-Filed. Reas rates. Free p/u & delivery. 250-766-9339. REDUCE DEBT by up to 70% Avoid bankruptcy. Free consultation. BBB accredited. 250-860-1653 www.4pillars.ca

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SENIORS Housekeeping Services. Two Mature Ladies will vacuum ﬂoors, wash, clean kitchen/do dishes, clean bathrooms. Plus even do your laundry if wanted. Bondable & Professional. Rates are $36 per hour in total, 2-4 hours, days only. We get it done. Call: (250)878-2851

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ANY size job drywall complete, textured ceilings, new/ re-do, 30 years exp. Go for the best! Call Ray, 250-769-5583, 250-878-0708

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Garage Door Services

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

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ICBC, MVA’S, SLIP & FALL or Any Injury? MARCO D. CEDRONE Making The Difference in Personal Injury Claims! 24hrs.1-866-913-3110 Cascade Law Corporation

Cleaning Services BEST Quality Cleaning Prof, reliable, bonded, ins’d. Comm, Strata, Restaurant, Ofﬁces, Med/Dental. Call 250-8687224 Fax: 778-477-2668 “CLEAN BY CLEAN” Making U House Proud! Professional. Reliable. Competitive Rates 215-1073 EXP Cleaning Lady avail MonFri. Residential or move outs. 250-860-7803. RODY & STEVE cleaning services, seriously and hard workers. Ofﬁce & Commercial Cleaning , reference available 250-769-9362.

Computer Services 12/7 A MOBILE COMPUTER TECH. Certiﬁed computer technician, virus removal, repairs, upgrades. Let me come to you. 250-717-6520. 12/7 In-Home Repairs. New Systems/Upgrades. 20+yrs Prof. Service. Peter 215-4137

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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 YOUR GRANITE PRO High quality granite countertops, fabricated & installed. Ref’s Andy or Jason 250-212-8204

Countertops REFACE Countertops. 1/2 the Cost of Replacing. Granite & Corian Designs. 470-2235.

GRANITE KITCHENS Starting at $2495. INCL DELIVERY & INSTALLS Open 9-4 Mon-Fri, 10-2 Sat. Showroom: 1115 Gordon Dr. 250-870-1577 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.

SMITTY’S Drywall - Boarding & Textured Ceilings. Call (250)-864-0033

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)

NEED Installer? We install carpet, lino, hardwood, laminate. Andreas 250-863-3402. ONE CALL DOES IT ALL Carpet, lino, ceramic tile & laminate. Free est. 20+ yrs experience. 250-862-9667. SPECIAL 15% OFF Carpet, Lino, Tile Installation, Restretching, Squeaky ﬂoors. We repair. Quality Work! Free Est. Jack 250-769-5716

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Sales & Service Directory CONTRACTORS

765-6898

ENGEL CONSTRUCTION Serving Kelowna Since 1973 Custom homes, reno’s additions, decks, kitchens & baths

DCR CONTRACTING Reno’s, kitchen, bath’s, concrete/ wood decks & stairs

In business since 1989

Call Doug 250.215.1616 engelconst@shaw.ca

250.862.1746

ELECTRICAL

EQUESTRIAN

EXCAVATION

A & S Electric

SAWDUST & COURSE SAWDUST

TREMBLAY’S EXCAVATING LTD.

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)

For: • Horse Paddocks • Riding Rings • Stables

Wilf Knight 250-766-1927 or 250-868-1927

HEATING

KITCHEN CABINETS

SOMMERFELD HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

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

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

Call Wayne (250) 215-6767

PAINTING

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DALE’S

862-9333 PAINTING KELOWNA A BETTER PLACE SINCE 1982

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

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

OVERHEAD DOORS

250.718.6718

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RENOVATIONS

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Deck & Rail

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

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250-863-4418

250-878-5872

Bathrooms, Kitchen, Basements Why Move - Just Improve 250-808-2739 breezeway@shaw.ca

Local or Long Distance Polite & Professional

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Specializing In Residential Renovations

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

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

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

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Rubbish Removal, Gutters & Windows Cleaning

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250.317.8348

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PAINTING

Joe’s Moving Service “Many Yrs. Experience”

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

ELITE TRADE PAINTING

AFFORDABLE PAINTING

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

Interior - Exterior (FREE ESTIMATES) Fully insured and WCB

250-808-3626

RENOVATIONS

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

Breezeway Construction Inc.

21 yrs. experience. Renovations, additions, basements, custom home, decks, bath, tile, ﬂooring, painting, etc. Licenced, insured, new home warranty.

MOVING North End Moving Services

250.863.8935

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SILKAN CONSTRUCTION

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LAWN & GARDEN Dehatching, Aerating, Hedge & Tree Trimming. Full maintenance services. RESIDENTAL / COMMERCIAL For Free Estimates

Professional As-Built Drawings Complete & Partial Renovation Back Yard Living & Sundecks Door & Window Replacements Master Framer & Trim Finishes Wood & Laminate Flooring Professional & Free Estimates

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PAINTING SERVICE

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M. SAURA CONSTRUCTION • New Construction •Renos • Baths • Sundecks • Kitchens • Concrete Serving Kelowna Since 1980 Call Mauri

250-718-8131

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250-864-0033

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Painting & Decorating

Gordon’s Quality Lawn Care. Dethatching, aerating, hedge & tree trimming. Full maint services. Free est. 250-863-8935 GreenRidge Landscape. Custom ornamental tree, shrub, hedge, pruning, yard maint. 30yrs exp. 250-317-2491

Handypersons COMPLETE Handyman service. Free est. Seniors disc., Call 250-317-8348 NEED a hand with all those jobs you don’t have the time for? Inside/out. Fr. painting to snow removal & anything in between. (250)215-1712 (250)768-5032

Heat, Air, Refrig. SOMMERFELD Heating A/C, Install & Repair Heat Pumps, F/P, Gas Fitting Lic. 215-6767

Home Improvements BREEZEWAY Construction Inc. Specializing in Residential Renovations. 250-808-2739 Engel Construction Since 1973! Custom homes, Reno’s Additions, Decks, Kitchens, & Baths. Doug (250)-215-1616 M. Sauri Constuction Serving Kelowna since 1980. Call Mauri (250)718-8131 SILKAN Construction 21 Years exp. Reno’s, Additions, New Home etc. (250)878-5872 VIRTUAL Concept. Prof drawings, reno’s, yard/deck, door/ window etc. 250-215-0237 WELL BUILT CONSTRUCTION

Renovation experts. Int/Ext. Ins’d. Call 250-826-2284 WHITE Science. Teeth whitening. Call 250-215-0237. Visit: whitescienceteethcare.com.

100% AFFORDABLE Painting Exp, quality. Int Paint/ceilings. Winter Specials. Terry 8639830 or 768-1098 110% P&D Painting serving Western Canada for 32years. Clean quality work at reasonable rates seniors discount call Derek 250-769-9068 DALE’S PAINTING Service. Painting Kelowna a better place since 1982. 862-9333 ELITE Trade Painting. Int, ext, comm. (FREE EST). A name you will come to trust. (250)808-3626

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

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Pets & Livestock

Merchandise for Sale

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Machining & Metal Work

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

Masonry & Brickwork

WILDSTONE MASONRY Stone Fireplaces and Exteriors - Call Greg for estimate. 250826-6989. wildstone@shaw.ca

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

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

250-859-9053

Sand/Gravel/Topsoil

FREE ﬁll and or delivered, sand, soil, & clay. Call Ensign Bros. (250)-769-7298

Snowclearing

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

Sundecks

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

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

Tree Services 1-1-1- Hedge & Tree specialist Downsizing, pruning, removal. Ins. Call Dave, 250-212-1716 NOW is the best time to prune or remove fruit trees or elms, Blue Jay Lawn Care 575-4574

Real Estate

For Sale By Owner

Mobile Homes & Parks

Feed & Hay

$100 & Under

Misc. for Sale

Oval dresser with mirror. Cherry/mahogany $50 obo. (250)861-1233 SELF cleaning stove, almond, good cond., $100. 250-7689512 SHEEP Woolrest double bed, not used. $50. 250-768-9512 TV Stand - Oak. $65 obo (250)861-1233

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com

Pet Services ACRES DOGGIE DAY CARE Cornish & Morrison. Rutland Exercise area. (250)765-2580

Pets Beautiful Maremma/ Kangal guardian puppies,to keep predators away,for a c r e a g e / fa r m , d ewo r m e d, 1 . vaccination,$350, phone 250 547 6253 Miniature Dachshund pup. CKC registered. Red female, smooth coat. Family raised, vet checked, vaccination MC. $750. (250)832-9941 WOLF HYBRID Cubs res. now. Sun Valley Wolf Kennels

$200 & Under

$300 & Under 10” DEWALT Radial arm saw, $225. 778-478-2267 or 250215-3352. 50” round glass topped table with 4 slider ottomans, $300. 250-769-0882 BLACK leather wing style chair, $275. 250-769-0882 BRAND new vanity, 30”Wx 21”D33”H. Top, oak ﬁnish. $300. Call 250-768-9648 KIRBY Vacuum with every option, like new. $265 obo (250)861-1233

www.sunvalleywolfkennels.com 250-765-4996 Kelowna, BC

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MOVING must sell, 2 counter tops 7’ x 2’ with curved 4” backsplash, grey $40.00 each, 32 Styroforms (for pouring cement foundations) quadlock 4’ x 1’ x 4” thick, 6 & 8” thick clips $95.00, 2 - 8 foot teleposts $15.00. Call 250-765-7811. Steel Buildings. 30x40, 50x100 - Others. Time to Buy Now at Old Price. Prices going up! www.sunwardsteel.com Source# 1KD 800-964-8335

$100 & Under 27” RCA color TV, 6 years old. $100. 250-863-3361 3seater classic high back sofa & chair, attached pillows. Excl cond.$100 Firm.778-478-2110 AEROBIC Climber Stepper, excellent cond., $50. 250-8629571 Dbl. Bed, headboard/foot, dresser w/mirror,nite stand Teak, all matching. 763-4099 LIGHT beige Queen size hidea-bed. $100 Firm. Excl cond. 778-478-2110 SHARP microwave, excellent cond., $20. 250-862-9571

Massive Closing Sale All items must go! 22 truck loads of new product. Featuring a huge assortment of rare & exceptional estate outdoor decor items ranging from iron garden gates to palm trees & waterworks. Visit our website: www.newcountrydecor.com ROYALTY Buff. Books, mags, clippings, reasonable prices from $2+ up. 250-768-5922

Misc. Wanted Cash paid for Silver coins. Paying 10 times face value. 250-545-7140.sumas@shaw.ca OLD Chandeliers/crystal drops wardrobes, wicker, dressers, strg cupboards. 250-860-4674 WANTED broken x-box 360 systems. Will pay $30 per system. 250-878-8598.

Musical Instruments MOIR Pianos. New & Used Grand & Upright Pianos. Call Richard Moir 250-764-8800 YAMAHA CP300 88 key digital piano w/stand, almost new, $1900. 778-754-0881

Tools

CENTRAL Vacuum, new attch’s. Powerful. Reg $699. Sell for $395. 250-762-3468

10’6” Tapco aluminum brake c/w stand, decoiler & slitter $1500 ﬁrm. 250-859-2594 MISC Machine tools & equip for sale. Call 250-765-3287

$500 & Under

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Merchandise for Sale

800lb round bales, alfalfa grass, 1st crop, $50/bale. 3rd cut haylage, Grinrod. 250-3091420. ALL TYPES of hay for sale! all in medium squares (3x4x8). For all your Dairy, Horse, Feeder Hay needs, visit www.hubkahay.com or call Cale @ 403-635-0104. Delivery available and Min order is a semi-load. Good quality hay, alfalfa grass mix, heavy square bales, barn stored. 542-9419 or 309-5956 Grass hay, $7.00 bale. Oat hay $5.00 bale, lrge bales, no rain, barn stored, ex horse feed, located in Armstrong. 250-546-6422. Hay for sale dry rounds & haylage. $50.00 & $55.00. Armstrong 250-546-0420. 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.

2 white leatherette mid back adjustable bar chairs. $120. 250-769-0882 KENMORE Washer & Dryer, white, excl shape. Heavy Duty. $200. Phone 250-768-3472 LEATHER antique 50” bench, $125. 250-769-0882 QUEEN Anne chairs, (2) dusty rose, good condition, $200. 250-768-9512

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29” TV, in very good working order, also entertainment unit, in perfect cond. 250-860-1888. FREE P/U- Appliances, Rads, Batteries, Old machinery, vehicles. Harley 778-821-1317 FREE Spayed Female Cat, 8 yrs old, short hair, Very good natured. Good with children. She is great company. Call (250)763-7170 QUEEN size mattress and boxspring in good cond., retro girls dresser & chair. Call 250768-5922 QUEEN size mattress & boxspring in good shape. Call 250-769-4049 WE will pick up & recycle your wire pipes, & aluminum windows,from reno’s, batteries radiators etc.too.(250)717-0581

Misc. for Sale BRAND new 5 stage reverse osmosis water ﬁltration system. Retail price: $795. Now: $250. Call 250-863-1544 DECOR Change. Newer leather burgundy sofa, $700. Oversized leather chair, $500. Glass round coffee table with 4 slider ottomans, 2 mid back white leather bar chairs, $125. Table lamps, etc. 250-7690882 Exercise Bike, Pace Master. Silver. XRC 2009. Hardly Used .$1500 (250)765-8613 PRIVATE Collector will buy gold & silver coins! All conditions. Check your safety deposit box! Todd, 250-864-3521

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Garage Sales CENTRAL SPCA (AUX) Sale Saturday, March 5. 10-1 Lunch, White Elephant, Linen, Books, Clothes, Jewellery & Baking. First United Church 721 Bernard Ave Estate Sale 915 Theodora Rd. Sat,Mar.5. 8-1. Collectables, tools,furniture & more, No Eb’s

Real Estate Acreage for Sale 3 Acres, Whitevale Area, Lumby. Flat, trees, drilled well, gas/hydro to driveway. Price $235,000.00 + HST OBO. 250-547-6932. SPECTACULAR Black Mountain View Lots! Fully serviced & graded sites from $169,900 plus HST. Loseth Drive to Nishi Court. Call 250-863-2717 or go to www.minehill.ca

Apt/Condos for Sale HOLLYWOOD Station. 1182 sq’, 2bd, 2 bath, SS appl, brnd new W/D. Immed poss. $10,000 dwn, $237,500 balance. By owner. 250-762-3966 THINKING OF SELLING? For a conﬁdential, no obligation, free market evaluation of your property call

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855 MISSION SPRINGS CRESENT

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LOCATION LOCATION........... Exceptional executive family home in Mission Springs neighborhood Walk to schools, Beach, H2O and Greenway. Completely renovated including granite in the custom designed kitchen, travertine marble in the spacious master en suite and much more. Approx. 2,600 sq.ft. Mature yard. 250-861-8856 By Appointment Only

LOCATION! LOCATION! 3846 BROWN RD WESTBANK 4bdrms, 2.5 baths. Immaculately maintained inside and out. Large ﬂat low maintenance yard. Walking distance to everything. Over 2300sqft, fully ﬁnished basement, gas fp, RV parking, Large covered deck with hot tub. Asking $384,900 To view call 250-768-1549 No agents

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.

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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.

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Enjoy Sierras Lifestyle, New Homes, Neighborhood in Central location. From $698/biweekly or $169.900 O.A.C. www.accenthomes.ca (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. 877-976-3737 or 250-814-3788 www.hbmodular.com

Mortgages BANK ON US! Mortgages for purchases, renos, debt consolidation, foreclosure. Bank rates. Many alternative lending programs.Let Dave Fitzpatrick, your Mortgage Warrior, simplify the process!1-888-711-8818 dave@mountaincitymortgage.ca

Other Areas ALASKA GOLDMINE w/camp/equipment Known resource, large block, over 40 claims! $1.5M Firm. Serious/capable only! By owner dave.fpsak@hotmail.com FPS,P.O. Box 73087, Fai.AK. 99707

Rentals Acreage 30 Acres of Prime Farmland for Lease in Upper Mission. Call Rick 250-215-2449, or John 250-212-2386

Apt/Condo for Rent 1&2BD apartments. Completely redone. Secure building. Call 250-861-4700 1BD, avail immed. 1bd, March 31. Incl heat, NP, clean, safe, quiet environment. near bus, lake & shops. Call Heather, 250-763-7955 1BD, mature complex at 1469 Bertram St. Lrg, clean, mainflr, NP, ref’s, $750 incl heat. Call 250-870-8746 1BD. Pandosy, Adult building, NP, NS, heat & all utils incl. $745. Call 250-878-0119 2BD, 2bth condo at Waterscapes. April 1. Mainflr w/ patio, outside amens incl pool, hottub & bbq. Resort living at its best. NP, NS. $1300. Call 250-868-2690, 250-979-2035 2bd, 2bth. Luxury Penthouse. $1500 + utils. NS. #309-2760 Auburn Rd. 250- 878-6657 2BD+den, top 3rd flr, appl’s, seasonal pool & hottub, granite counters/carpet. View of Shannon Lake area. NS. Pets negot. $1300. 250-767-0151 2Bdrm 1 bath in 4-plex fr, st, w/d , storage, great location,lrg yard,free parking, $875/mo Avail immed. (250)-470-0000 2Bdrm 2bath. Waterscapes. $1200 + uitils. NS. NP. use of all facilities. 250-718-5160

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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.

Commercial/ Industrial Property BMM Ofﬁce Solutions. Offers: affordable, daily, weekly, and monthly ofﬁce space for rent/lease. Rent/Lease agreement includes, receptionist duties, board room, photo/fax machine, telephone and computer outlets, staff kitchen, at a central location. Drop in and visit us at: 2001789 Harvey Ave., at Central Plaza, Kelowna. Call Shawn Oakes at 250-718-1268 or email me at shawn.oakes@gmail.com (some additional costs may apply).

For Sale By Owner FULL SXS, ﬁn. up/ down, Capri/creek, total reno’d, 9 bdrm, 4bth. $540,000 obo. 718-8866 MUST sell 1 & 2 bdrm condo’s, $115,000-$195,000. By Spall Plaza. 250-718-8866

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1 LRG Bdrm walk out lwr suite., new flooring & cabinentry. f/s w/d, gas fireplace & furnace. On bus route close to shopping in West Kelowna Available March.15 $775 incl. major utilities 250-768-0978 2BD lower lvl suite, some utils incl, NParties, NS, NP, near shopping & bus, quiet area, Area of Rutland. Lndry HU’s. $895, dd req’d. 250-765-2931 2 BDRM bsmt suite, NS, NP, No Partying, close to UBCO & bus stops. $900/mo incl utils, DD req’d. 778-753-1356 2Bdrm W/O Lake Country Backyard/deck, cable, sep.entry laundry, storage, NS. NP. $950 utils. incl’d. (250)7664020, or 778 821-0115 2BD S.Rutland. Close school, shopping,& bus stop,@ driveway. Avail now.NS,NP. (250)899-2195,(778)-753-4148 2 large 2bdrm ground level entry. Like new. NS. NK. NP. prefer mature single woman or working couple $750 includes utilities (250) 768-8712 3707 Mission Springs Dr. 1bdrm, 1 bath, ground level, deck,953sqft incl stove, fridge, DW, washer, dryer, storage, parking. $700/mo incl infloor heating. 55+ NS. 250-8613720 or 250-718-0829 3BD/2bd in Lakeview Heights lower w/o suite, newly reno’d Bright, spacious, with pool, Large lot with view. All appl’s incl., call 250-769-9038 email: qizhangsun@gmail.com $900 utils incl. Mission area. Pets negot.. 2bd, 1bth. Storage, shr’d yard. 250-762-9703 AVAIL NOW. 2 bed Bsmt Ste $850/m inc util, share laund. 5 min to DT. 15 min to UBCO and OC. No dogs, one cat maybe. NS, no party. 250-7627004 BEAUTIFUL 1 Bdrm Dillworth fr. st. shrd lndry. cen air prking priv entry/patio. Sngl wrkng perf’d. $800 250-762-5415 BRAND new 2 bdrm, sep ent, porch, lndry, big kitchen, NP, NS, wrking cpl. Avail March. $1000+ utils. 250-864-6722. BRIGHT 2bd, Capri area, gas FP, own lndry, utils incl, cats ok, Mar 1. NS. 250-869-7144 BRIGHT, 635 sq ft 1 bdrm bsmt. New appliances, fridge, oven/stove, microwave, and in-suite washer/dryer. $800.00 (utilities, full cable, wireless internet and laundry).Ref req. N/S. April 1. 250-540-5605 Clean new renos 2bdrm 4 appls 1 ba, parking & patio yard,NS NP.$1050 utils incl’d 250-215-1073 (250)491-8177 COZY 2bdrm Capri Mall Area. Close to bus route. Pets negotable. $900 + 1/2 utils. Laundry inc’d. (250)212-2686 DILWORTH. New 1 bdrm suite. TV, L/D, internet. $750. Avail April 1st. Suits single female. Cat ok. 250-448-6758. DOWNTOWN, 1bd., f/s, share w/d, sm. deck, nr. shops, bus & schools, 250-317-1864 Excl suite/loc. 1bd. All utils, int, lndry, nprtys, ns. $850. Pets neg. Mrch 15+. 250-317-6963 JETTED SPA designer tub, You pick up. $500 obo. 778478-1431 or 306-581-2898. LOOKING for kind considerate reliable quiet working person (40+yr old) 2bdrm bsmt suite. NS. Call 250-762-7253, 250681-1965 Lrg 2 bdrm WO suite. Priv laundry, NS. NP. $875 incl’s utils. Avail. April 1 Ref’s req.d (250)491-2429 NEWER 1bd+den bsmt suite, Westside. $850 utils incl, steam shower. Call Sue 250769-3080 RENT INCENTIVE. Beautiful 1100 sq. ft. legal suite, utils., wireless & cable incl’d. shrd laundry, on bus route, Avail Mar. 1 $875+ DD Adults only NP NP NS 250-769-0222 cell 250-864-2178 Rutland. 2 bd suite. utils/cbl incl, ns, np. $850. 778-7531147 Rutland 2bd utils. incl’d except electicity, No laundry. nr. school & park. $800 NP. NS. Avail. Mar15. 250-869-9530 RUTLAND N. Avail March 1. 2 lrg bdrm, $950 incl utils, cbl. Very clean. NS, NP. 250-4694600, 765-2748 after 5:30pm. TWO SUITES Downtown. 2 bed 2 bath main fl $1100+util. 2 bed 1 bath upper $750+util. Shared w/d, good pkg, pets ok. Christine 250-8683770

2BDRM 4 plex unit, behind Plaza 33 in Rutland. 5 appl, carport & storage. NS. $900/mo + utils & DD. 250451-9923 2 rooms avail. immed. in upper duplex w/d, dw, all utils incl’d except phone. Furnishing optional. $600/room or $1100/ couple.On bus route to N Kelowna campus. 250-491-2591 3BD, 2bth, Peachland. $1000 utils incl. Avail now. Call 250869-2186 3BD near DT/Beach, bright, open, FP, 5appl, deck, $1350 +utils. April 1. 250-869-1816 3 bdrm up a house available March 1st. $1190 share utilities for long term.ethel and morrison. 250-487-0268 3 Bdrm upper suite. Spacious, sep w/d. N/S, pets ok. Fenced yard. Christine (250)868-3770 WEST KELOWNA, 3 bdrm 1 bath 4 appls utils incl’d big fenced yard. kids pets welcome. close to all amenities, bus route $1350 Avail. April 1 or 15th (250)869-7408

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2Bdrm Furnished UBC/Quail Upgraded Deluxe Furniture Top Floor. View. Avail now. $1495 utils included. 250-5400539, 250-859-1300. To view okbccondos.com/cc1614.html 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, 1.5bth side x side 4plex, Smid Rd, Westbank. $850+ utils. March 1. 250-212-1282 2BD $790+1/2 utils, bsmt 4plx, Saucier/Richter.Wkng or stdnt. Adults. NDogs. 250-764-2542 3BD, 2bth, 5appl, skylights, carport, near hospital, college, lake, bus & Mission Mall. NS, NP. $1200+utils, ref’s. 250826-7501, 250-763-5225 4BD & 2bd, 3 full bth, 6appl, garage, all windows blinds. March 1. NP. (250)860-8583 BLK MTN. 4-bed 2-bath. $1200 + Util. 5-appl. 2 decks. Lrg yard. NS. NP. 250-8698504 MARCH 1. 2bd, $900+utils. Recent reno, WD hookup, lrg fenced yard, near the Y, shops & bus. NP, NS. Looking for wrking couple. 250-765-6124 Store Front on busy Rutland Road available immediately. Contact Rick 250-862-7439. High trafﬁc area with good parking.

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Call (250)-860-4836 LOFT located Downtown on Sunset Dr. next to Waterfront Park & Prospera Place. Featuring over height ceilings and windows, rooftop deck, 2 bdrms, 2bath, 5appls. window coverings, secure covered parking, avail immed. $1295/mth. 250-763-6600, 250-878-5968 MILL CREEK ESTATES 1590/1588 Spall Rd.

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REC CENTER- 1 bdrm, remodelled, 3rd ﬂr, u/g prkng, view, $750/mo. 250-765-6585. 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 THE DOLPHINS - Waterfront. Avail immed. 2bd, 2bth, NS, NP. 778-821-1961. $1400. WESTBANK 2 bed & den, lake/golf view, kids & sm pet OK. 6 appl, f/p, 1 u/g parking. No parties. $1100 mo plus deposit. 1 yr lease pref, refs req. Available lmmed. Phone 250681-1968 lv msg. 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 1&2BD suites. Kelowna’s best apartment complex. www.thepalisade.ca. 250-762-3455 APARTMENTS FOR RENT in Granada Gardens for Mar.1 & beyond, ranging from $800-$850/mo 250-766-4528, 250-718-0881 2Bdrm.+3bdrm apt.suites Spacious, close to all amenities, NS, NP, 1yr lease, Avail Jan. 15th incl heat. 250-763-6600

Commercial/ Industrial 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 2000sq’ Industrial shop & ofﬁce w/ 3/4 acre fenced yard. West Kelowna. Avail immed. $3700/mo neg. 250-768-5768 HWY Front avail at 1694 Ross Rd Ship/rec doors, prking C1 2000sqft. $2500 TN. 769-6614

120’ WATERFRONT. Lrg 5bd New appl, Boat dock, Westbank. Quiet cul-de-sac, AC, 2 FP’s, NS, NP. nr. Wineries, walk to orchards, beaches/ golf.$2000.Brett 778-838-1955 2bd 1 bath, Ellison Area. No dogs. $1000 + utils. (250)-8692186 2BDRM, 2 bath, 1250sqft, a/c, 6 appl, pool, rec cntr, 45+ comm, $1100 incl strata. Avail Mar 1. 250-860-5958. 2Bdrm house upper level in Capri area shar’d laundry mature working couple, $900 +utils (250)448-8507 2bdrm Kiliney Beach lakeview 1bath, huge lot, Apr. 1. $1050. ref’s a must, 604-596-5645 2 BEDROOM 1 bath cottage house downtown Kelowna. Deck, yard and storage. Available April 1st. $1250/mo. 250-860-2646 3/2 Lake Country, Rent to own nice Family home. $10K down 1600/mo. 30% rental credit includes suite, can be rented for $850/mo.( 250)-317-5360 3/4 BD., Winfield area, $1575 +utils. NO PETS. Avail Now. Overlooks Wood Lake on East side. Close to schools. Call 250-869-9788, 250-491-3345 3 bdrm, 2 bathrm rancher on acreage available April 1st. Newer home, quiet location, close to town, lots of room and equipment for horses. Applicants must have good references. Please call for more info. 250-878-1787 5Bdrm house 2bdrm down can rent seperatey. $1500 up $1000 down Utils extra NS. NP. 778-478-7448 Jo-anne DOWNTOWN. 1bd loftstyle carriage house, garage, 5appl, newer, small pets ok, $1200. Close to bus & shops. Avail March 15 or April 1. Please call 250-899-0911 FURN’D 1bd carriage house, FS, DW, WD, AC, priv patio overlooking nature pond. Quiet are w/access to hiking/walking trails. NS, NP, NP. $1000. March 15/April 1. Ref’s req’d. Call 250-862-8646 GLENROSA Area. 3/bdrm $1500 mo+utils. Available now. NO PETS. Lrg back fenced yard. 250-869-9788 or 250-491-3345 MAGIC ESTATES 3bdrm. 3 bath, dbl garage. Avail immed. $1750 + utils. 250-859-6784 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 payments 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 NOW AVAILABLE! Lovely & immac. 2 bdrm Rancher w/ sunroom, all appls, propane fireplace, updated flooring and paint throughout. Large lot, det. garage, and steps to lake Okanagan. “FINTRY” is a small quiet lake community, 35min to Kelowna or Vernon. Pet neg, N/S, refs req. $1200 mo. Long term avail. Call Kristi 1-604-862-8039 or email: kristip@telus.net RUTLAND- 3bdrm, 2baths, nr school/bus Very nice quiet neighborhood Avail. March15 NP, $1300/mo + utils. Call 250-317-1672, 250-863-5616

RUTLAND. 3 bdrm top flr. covered deck. Fenced yard, covered parking. Renovated. 5 appls. F/P. N.S. 1 dog. nr schools & shops. $1400 incl heat, elec. April 1. 250-4489853 after 5pm. WESTBANK. 2-bd 2-bth main floor home located near golf course, shopping, theatre and restaurants. Home has hrdwds, gas fp, office niche, lndryrm, Lk and Mtn views. $1,600 plus shared utilities with owner in dwnstrs suite. Available Apr 1/11. 250-7683028 or email at maggie3707@gmail.com WEST KELOWNA Waterfront + Dock. $1800 + utils. 5 bdrm 2.5 bath. Garage. N/S N/P. 250-869-8504. WINFIELD 10419 Okanagan Center Rd. 3bd 2full bath 2 livingroom,dbl car garage covered deck Mar 1 $1300 + utils NP.NS.(250)498-7757 WOODLKE VIEW, dividable 2-kit, 5bd, 5ba, carprt, grg/wrk shp, in-grd pool, acre, pet neg. $1800+ utils, 250-766-4322 3BD 2 Ba 5Appl Gar $1250 OR 4Bd 3Ba 5Appl Patio Gar $1450 Both Pet OK- 250-8601961 www.cdnhomefinders.ca

Ofﬁce/Retail 187 ASHER ROAD, 800sq/ft. Plenty of parking. 250-7659448

Rooms for Rent A-1 clean furn’d cbl. & w/d, wl int, quiet, monthly avail. immed. 250-862-9223 All Comforts of Home, furn.rooms/suites DT. wireless int.ca. WD.fr $450 861-5757

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Shared Accommodation 2BD Condo, share w/wrking female. WD, DW, micro, gas FP, 2bths, near bus, sec. lit prking, near amens. $600 utils incl. Sharla, 250-878-3582 or Linda 250-832-6199 3200sq’ house, 3bd, furn’d livingrm, master & rec rm, 2bth, landlord shares access to lndry & downstairs bth. Blk Mnt. $1000 incl utils. Avail now. 778-753-4438 MIDDLE aged couple looking for responsible roommate, behind Costco, NP, Nparties, NS. $450. Utils & net incl. Call 250-801-8648 N.RUTLAND: Student or working, 3 bdrms, share LR, kit, bath, lndry, sat, int & hottub. On Bus route, CRC req. $450 utils incl. 250-765-7239 REDUCED rent for s/f to share home w/mature disabled male in Summerland. 250-404-0187 WESTBANK house to share, priv bth, cbl, cov’d prking. avail now. Ref’s.$475.250-769-8287

Suites, Lower 1BD 4Appl Workshop Gar $750 Util Incl OR 2Bd 5Appl Deck Carport $850 -250-8601961 www.cdnhomeﬁnders.ca 1BD. $700. incl. utils., Rutland, ns, np, cls. to UBC, bus rte, Avail now 250-448-4461 1BD bsmt suite, April 1. Lndry HU, cat ok, by Cosco. $685 incl utils. NS. 250-300-5466 1BD Lakeview Heights suit single, ind. NS NP quiet area $730 + DD Avail March 1 (250)769-5142 1BD., Off McCurdy, f/s, w/d, priv. ent., nr. bus, ns, np, pref 1 person, $800. util/cbl. incl. Avail Feb 1 (250)491-9006 1BDRM. Bachelor, Reduced for March.($550) Lower Mission. block to beach FS, micro, WD. NS, ND,No dogs. Suited for 1 -2 people $850 + DD incl utils.email: cozyguest@telus.net 1Bdrm near all amenites, bus route, no laundry. Utils inl’d $650 Suits student or working person (250)765-6031 1 BDRM suite in Rutland. $875/month includes utilities & cable. Phone 778-753-4696. 2BD bsmt suite, full bth, nice kitchen, WD, wiﬁ, $895 utils incl. NS. Sergie 250-681-2577 or Brian 250-212-7175

Cars - Domestic 2005 Hyundai Tuscon. 2 ltr, front wheel drive, AM/FM stereo w/MP3 CD, alloy wheels, anti-lock brakes, power brakes/steering/mirrors/windows/locks. Roof rack, ﬁve doors, tilt steering, 4 wheel disc brakes, electronic stability control, block heater, heated front windshield & heated mirrors. New winter tires, timing belt, windshield & front brakes. Good on gas +/- hwy 30, town 28 m/g. 100,000 kms. EXCELLENT CONDITION, great winter vehicle. Asking $9,500 obo. Call: Cell 250-617-9944

Townhouses KELOWNA 3 bdrm townhouse April 1st. Gordon/Bernard 1.5 bath, fenced yard, 4 appl. parking, storage. NS,NP DD $1150. 250-317-9216 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.

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Antiques / Classics 1960 LAND ROVER. Complete vehicle ready for restoration. Good frame, complete extra engine (running). Many extra parts with winch(included) with cable. Warn front hubs. 45,000 miles. Pre registered. Email pictures available. $3900 obo. Call 250-7657811.

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Cars - Sports & Imports 2002 Mazda Protege 5 Silver 4dr Hatchback 5 sp manual 150K Pwr sunroof. $4990 764-0053, 801-8852 2004 Toyota Matrix XR, 4wd loaded, priced below Black Book. Asking $6200. 250-5427381 2006 VW Jetta, 2.0T, 55KM, heated leather seats, sunroof, 6spd MT, exc cond., warranty. $17,500 obo. 250-260-6588

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ON NOW AT YOUR BC BUICK GMC DEALERS. 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada. */x/†/††/∞ Offers apply to the purchase of a Canyon Crew SLE 4WD (R7A), 2011 Terrain SLE FWD (R7A), 2011 Acadia SLE1 FWD (R7A), 2011 equipped as described. Freight included ($1,450). License, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offers valid to May 2, 2011. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the BC GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order (2011MY only) or trade may be required. X$7,000/$2,200 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit available on 2011 MY GMC Canyon Crew SLE 4WD/2011 Acadia SLE1 FWD (tax exclusive) for retail customers only. Other cash credits available on most models. See your GM dealer for details. †5.19% purchase financing offered by TD Financing Services, OAC. Down payment or trade may be required.Monthly payment will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $10,000 at 5.19% APR, monthly payment is $162 for 84 months. Cost of borrowing is $1,659.11, total obligation is $11,659.11. Interest applies for entire financing term. ††Variable rate financing for 84 months on 2011 Terrain and Acadia on approved credit. Bi-Weekly paymentand variable rate shown based on current TD Finance prime rate and is subject to fluctuation; actual payment amounts will vary with rate fluctuations. Example: $10,000 at 3% for 84 months, the monthly payment is $132. Cost of borrowing is $1,099, total obligation is $11,099. Down payment and/or trade may be required. Monthly payments and cost of borrowing will also vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Biweekly payments based on a purchase prices of $27,998/$34,998 with $2,099/$2,499 down on Terrain/Acadia, equipped as described. ∞Offer applies to most new or demonstrator 2011 GM vehicles, excluding PDJ Trucks and Camaro Convertible, delivered between February 1 and May 2, 2011 at participating dealers in Canada. Dealer order or trade may be required. Retail customers will receive up to $1,000 (tax exclusive) (Cruze LS-1SB is eligible for $1,000 all other Cruze models and Aveo will receive $500), to be used towards the purchase of genuine GM Accessories and Options. Installation not included. Alternatively, the $1,000 manufacturer-to-dealer Customize Your Ride Event credit (tax exclusive) ($500 for Chevrolet Cruze and Aveo) may be applied to the vehicle purchase price. This offer may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See your GM dealer for details. ◊U.S. Government star ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). For more information on safety ratings, go to www.safercar.gov. WBased on Natural Resources Canada’s 2010 Fuel Consumption Guide ratings. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. ~2011 GMC Terrain FWD equipped with standard 2.4L ECOTEC I-4 engine. Fuel consumption ratings based on GM testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Competitive fuel ratings based on Natural Resources Canada’s 2010 Fuel Consumption Guide. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. **Based on 2010 Energuide submissions/competitive websites. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. Excludes other GM vehicles. 2011 data unavailable at time of print. *†2010 GMC Canyon 4WD with 2.9L with either a 5 speed manual or 4 speed automatic transmission based on GM testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Competitive information based on 2010 Natural resources Canada Fuel Consumption Ratings. Your actual consumption may vary. +To qualify for GMCL’s Cash For Clunkers incentive, you must: (1) receive Government confirmation of vehicle eligibility under the Retire Your Ride (“RYR”) Program, supported by The Government of Canada, and turn 1995 or older MY vehicle that is in running condition and has been registered and properly insured in your name for the last 6 months; (2) turn in a 1995 or older MY vehicle that is in running condition and has been registered and properly insured under a small business name for the last 6 months; or (3) turn in a 1996 through 2003 MY vehicle that is in running condition and has been registered and properly insured in your name for the last 6 months.GMCL will provide eligible consumers with a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) to be used towards the purchase/finance/lease of a new eligible 2010 or 2011 MY Buick/Chevrolet/GMC/Cadillac vehicle delivered between January 4 and March 31, 2011. Ineligible Chevrolet vehicles: Aveo, 2010 Cobalt, Cruze, 2011 Buick Regal and Medium Duty trucks. Incentive ranges from $750 to $2,000, depending on model purchased. Incentive may not be combined with certain other offers. By participating in the Cash For Clunkers program you will not be eligible for any trade-in value for your vehicle. See your participating GM dealer for additional program conditions and details. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate program in whole or in part at any time without notice. If you successfully complete the RYR Program, you will be eligible for a $300 cash incentive from the Canadian Government. Residents of Northwest Territories, Yukon or Nunavut are excluded from the RYR Program and are therefore ineligible for GMCL’s Cash For Clunkers incentive. Visit www.retireyourride.ca for more information

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BETTER FUEL EFFICIENCY THAN HONDA PILOT**

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