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f the thought of black widow spiders and deer fly bites has you dreading the onset of bug season, here’s a different perspective: your neighbours may be filling their backyard with preying mantis eggs. With the wave of interest in urban farming and growing your own food sending suburban families to the nursery in droves, the need for more natural pest control has shopkeepers in Kelowna hopping. Praying mantis cocoons, bags of ladybugs, Mason bees and creepy crawly nematodes can all be purchased to stave off those “predator bugs” which sever the root systems, munch on the leaves and generally destroy the flowers and produce of local green thumbs.

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NEWS ▼ SLAVE LAKE FIRE

Kelowna rallys to help burned out family Kathy Michaels

me, or someone close to me, I would hope people would reach out and help,” she said. To help, she organized a supply drive that gathered everything from shoes, to bedding and clothes, which were accumulated at Kelowna Space Centre. “It went well, so I’m

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When Kelowna’s Barbara Doran heard about the fires raging in Slave Lake, she put herself in the figurative shoes of the Albertan city’s residents, and stepped into action. “They lost everything and if it had happened to

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nations and boxing them,” she said. “I’m so impressed with the community.” Now, however, she has another stumbling block to get over. Doran has to deliver the donations, and she’s hoping someone can help her get that done. “I’ve tried to get Budget to donate a truck,

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SOPHIE JANSEN shows off one of the few remaining preying mantis cocoons still at the Art Knapps store in Kelowna. Anywhere between 40 and 400 of the creatures could come crawling out when they hatch.

Pest control insects a ‘good alternative’ to chemicals Bug from A1 “They’re a good alternative to chemicals,” said Sophie Jansen, an Art Knapp Plantland and Florist customer service representative whose been on the job for nearly 15 years and holds her pesticide dispensing licence. Jansen is largely responsible for the live pest control section of the store, which is officially dubbed ‘integrated pest management’ as it offers both insects, natural pesticides like insecticidal soaps, and chemicals—though the City of Kelowna is trying to phase this last option out. What the store doesn’t sell on the latter front, unfortunately, many customers will opt to simply go south to Penticton to buy as that city has not adopted the same ban on cosmetic pesticides. Yet every year when Jansen brings out the live bate version of pest control, she notices the insects grow more popular. “We’ll sell a tremendous amount of ladybugs,” she said.

“Everybody loves those.” The praying mantis cocoons are not quite as popular, and the number of the bugs they produce can sound pretty astounding; between 40 and 400 will hatch within a twohour time frame from each brown cocoon. Praying mantises are a long, green, stick-like bug. While there are over 2,000 species around the world, they’re probably best known for one unique quality—the female mantis can, under certain circumstances, decapitate the male after mating. There are pictures of the insects on YouTube so large they can eat mice, Jansen says, though she assures the ones sold at Art Knapp Plantland and Florist are not likely to grow much bigger than a finger and are common in this area. Ask UBCO professor Robert Lalonde and he’ll tell you introducing the insects sold in local stores is not likely to cause much of a disturbance to the balance of your backyard’s ecosystem.

“Frankly, your backyard has a bigger impact,” he said. Many of the foreign plant species we routinely plunk in our beds have a far more measurable affect. The insect is not native to the area, but Lalonde says they can collect them on the UBCO campus they’re now so plentiful. It was introduced in the 1920s in a deliberate attempt to reduce pests in orchards. He’s skeptical on how effective it is, but says purchasing a few won’t hurt anyone else in the area. The ladybird beetle, or ladybug, offers a lot more pros and cons. Douglas College instructor and ladybird beetle expert Robert McGregor says the popular red bug with its little black spots is a prime example how introducing an insect can offer a sustainable environmental pest control option or be an environmental disaster, depending on the situation. Ladybugs are primarily used to control aphid populations, the annoying plant lice,

as the British say, which suck sap from healthy plants. When McGregor began studying the ladybird beetle in the 1980s there were all kinds of native species in the Lower Mainland where he was working. A few decades later, though, he says he rarely sees a native ladybird. The populations having been overwhelmed by ones like the Multi-coloured Asian Ladybird Beetle, the closest introduction of which was done in King Country, Washington in 1991. Ladybird beetles have been introduced into areas to huge success. In fact, one such instance really inspired the years of insect release programs governments now use. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, a pest called cottony cushion scale threatened California’s orange groves, a huge revenue stream for the state, McGregor said. While the American ladybirds didn’t seem to notice the cottony cushion scale, an Aus-

tralian beetle, the Rodolia cardinalis found it so tasty it eliminated the pest in a single year saving the industry. The Asian Ladybird Beetle offers the cautionary flip-side to such tales. While it chews through aphids at an unprecedented rate, it also chews through native ladybird beetle larva and has become a nuisance pest in American homes and a real problem for some farmers. “If you’ve ever picked up a ladybug you might know they have this sort of sticky, yellow substance which can be quite smelly,” McGregor explained. The yellow liquid is a defensive compound comprised of the sap which has been known to destroy wine grapes; a phenomenon known as ladybug taint. The more common problem occurs each fall in areas where ladybugs have been introduced as homeowners find hundreds trying to overwinter in their garages and attics, leaving a sticky, smelly mess.

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The ladybird beetles for sale at Art Knapp don’t fall into this category. These beetles, Jansen says, are native to the area and are harvested on Vancouver Island. While there is little by way of regulation on the industry at this point, import and export rules on companies do ensure there’s oversight on imported insects. And as those customers travelling to Penticton do point out, the average consumer can be pretty finicky when it comes to using more sustainable methods. Right now the experts are somewhat divided on whether a registry of some sort might be a good idea, McGregor said. Anything that drives up price could see insects deemed a little too pesky to bother with in the eyes of the fickle consumer. For now, he says, it might just be worth letting this unnatural natural intervention continue attracting new customers. jsmith@kelownacapnews.com

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NEWS ▼ REMEMBERING D-DAY

A military victory that changed the world Judie Steeves STAFF REPORTER

Monday marks 67 years since men like John Surtees of Kelowna landed on Juno Beach in Normandy, France and faced down crack German troops sent to repel the invaders. It’s not a day that Ursula Surtees remembers personally, although she was living in England at the time, but her husband-

to-be was part of the Royal Canadian Dragoons in the 2nd Canadian Division and one of those who landed on the beach that historic day. He was also one of those who survived the landing. Many didn’t. June 6, 1944 is known today as D-Day, the day of the invasion of Nazi-occupied Europe by the Allied armies of Britain, Canada and the U.S. It turned out to be the

day that World War II turned around. Their victory in Normandy during that historic assault led eventually to the liberation of Europe and the defeat of Nazi Germany. John Surtees was just one of 14,000 young Canadians who stormed Juno Beach on D-Day. A former curator for the Kelowna Museum, Ursula Surtees is particularly aware of the import-

JUNO BEACH

One day in June the sun came up and as the day grew light It saw below a thousand ships and hundreds more in sight. All crowded in a mighty wave as never seen before, Filled with men and guns and tanks all leaving England’s shore. For each flotilla had a goal and landfall they must reach The goal of Canada’s fighting men was dangerous Juno Beach. From Canada from east to west these sturdy soldiers came Some from the Prairie provinces with their waving fields of grain. From the west the loggers came, a place of mighty trees Fishermen too have left their nets unhauled in Atlantic seas. All eyes are fixed on the shore ahead, thoughts of death linger near Some eyes are filled with battle lust, others are filled with fears. Closer still and closer, their boat grinds on the shore And now a mix of yells and guns is a hellish deafening roar. Discipline holds as they race ashore though machine guns are chattering down Bullets are stitching lines on the beach and hand grenades are thrown. Heroic deeds were done that day and boys turned into men As comrades fell, beside them the medics tended them The shattered bones, the dying eyes, the wounded and the slain. A price so high must be redeemed; they shall not die in vain. On went the men and swept away, defenses now were breached And as the sun withdrew its light, they captured Juno Beach. In Canada the news came through with tears of joy or grief Yet proud to know that Canada had captured Juno Beach. So let it be writ for those to come, that when the need was great Canadians, all, fought valiantly to open Freedom’s Gate.

ance of people remembering their roots; their history, so she penned a poem to remind them of how bravely our young men fought that day. “Most people see the day come and go, and no one thinks about what our country would be like today if those valiant people hadn’t been on the beach that day. “Too few people realize what a huge event this is in Canadian military history,” she says. She says crack German troops were stationed on the cliffs overlooking the beach where the Canadian troops landed, but the Canadians persevered,

despite the casualties, and conquered the Nazis. Although she admits that her husband spoke little about the carnage that day on the distant beach before his death in morerecent years, she said he was also among the first Canadians to liberate Holland. “People brought out the wine they’d saved for a special occasion. That was a wonderful experience for him,” relates Surtees. The couple met in England during the war years before moving back to Kelowna. jsteeves@kelownacapnews.com

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URSULA SURTEES has written a poem about the DDay invasion of Europe by Allied Forces in the Second World War that’s now on display at Kelowna Museum.

▼ STATUTORY RELEASE

‘Undue risk’ countered by conditions Cheryl Wierda STAFF REPORTER

A man sentenced to jail time nearly four years ago for killing his ailing wife is facing a number of restrictions on his statutory release after a psychological assessment found him at a moderate risk to re-offend. Richard Bridle, 53, was sentenced in July 2007 to six years in jail after killing his wife, Linda, two years earlier. At the time, he was on probation for a previous assault on his wife.

Back in July 2005, Bridle, who had been drinking, lashed out in anger after his sick wife let the kitchen sink overflow. He slapped her in the kitchen and again when she went to the bathroom. She hit her head as she fell and was rendered unconscious. She didn’t receive medical attention until some three hours later, when Bridle’s parents came over after they phoned and realized something was amiss. Linda, whose lung cancer had spread to her

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brain, died in hospital several days later. Bridle has now served two-thirds of his sentence and, like other offenders, must serve the final third of his sentence in the community under supervision. The only time statutory release is denied is if it can be determined an offender will likely cause an offence causing harm or death, a sexual offence involving a child or a serious drug offence. While in prison, officials say Bridle has made “minimal progress” in reducing his risk to re-offend and note that while he poses an overall moderate risk to re-offend, he poses a high risk to re-offend in the realm of family violence, despite having

taken the high intensity family violence program. In a decision by the Parole Board of Canada, they say that without a residency condition, Bridle will present an “undue risk” to society. They also say abstaining from intoxicants will be a key risk management strategy. As well, he must abide by conditions to follow psychological counselling and to report all relationships with women. “These special conditions are reasonable and necessary to protect society and assist in your reintegration as a law-abiding citizen,” parole board members concluded. cwierda@kelownacapnews.com

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NEWS ▼ ASHLEE HYATT

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Sombre reflection on a lost friend

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Kathy Michaels STAFF REPORTER

Loved ones of slain teenager Ashlee Hyatt lined Peachland’s waterfront walkway Thursday night, to celebrate the life taken from them one year ago. “This is something she would love,” said Samantha Waller, a friend of Ashlee who was among the hundreds waiting by the docks until nearly 11 p.m. for a brief fireworks display to shoot into the sky as homage to the 16-year-old who was murdered at a nearby house party on June 2, 2010. Ashlee, Waller explained, was known by all as “the girl with the crazy smile” who would dance in the middle of the school hallway, just because. “It’s nice people still feel so strongly, but it’s no surprise so many people are here,” she added, offering up “it’s for Ashlee” as the brief and simple way to explain everyone knew and liked the young

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FRIENDS AND FAMILY of Ashlee Hyatt, who was

murdered at a house party in Peachland on June 2, 2010, gathered at that community’s waterfront on Thursday evening to celebrate her life. woman. “No matter what she did, she had a good time and made everything better,” added another friend, Erika Nairismagi. While Ashlee’s friends admitted it was nice, if not

unexpected, to see such a big showing on Peachland’s waterfront for the anniversary, it didn’t do much to dull the pain of the loss they experienced last year when they heard their friend had died.

Ashlee was with dozens of other teens at a Peachland address last year, before police were called to a stabbing. A then 16-year-old girl is now facing a charge of second degree murder, along with charges of assault with a weapon and assault causing bodily harm. “It still feels like it was yesterday, but I still can’t believe it happened,” said Ashley Burke, a friend who Ashlee was always with. Together they were called “Ashley Squared” joked another in the closeknit group of friends, who say they’ve just become tighter since the fight where Ashlee lost her life last year. And their bond extends past their peer group. When the fireworks sputtered to a finish, the six of them huddled in a group hug with Ashlee’s mother Charrie, laughing and crying like a family. It marked the end of a whirlwind day for Char-

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IT’S NICE PEOPLE STILL FEEL SO STRONGLY, BUT IT’S NO SURPRISE SO MANY PEOPLE ARE HERE. Samantha Waller

rie, who spent much of the afternoon preparing for the night’s event, coordinating people who would come. And, at the end when a heavy gust of wind threatened to put a kibosh on all that planning, she even got a sign from her daughter. “She stopped the wind,” said Charrie, between a stream of hugs from people who recognized her and wanted to extend their condolences. “She’d be so happy with this.” The teen charged with second degree murder is scheduled to have a preliminary hearing in October.

Police in the Central Okanagan busted two grow operations in a two day period, RCMP announced Friday. The most recent bust happened Tuesday when Lake Country RCMP, armed with a drug warrant, searched a home in the 13,000-block of Lake Hill Drive. Inside two rooms in the home, police found a total of 676 marijuana plants. They also found approximately a pound of dried marijuana, cash and a hydro bypass, said Const. Steve Holmes. He said the 25-year-old woman who lives in the home is facing recommended charges of production of a substance, theft of hydroelectricity and possession for the purpose of trafficking. A day earlier, Mounties on the other side of the Central Okanagan executed a drug search warrant at a home in the 2100-block of Horizon Drive in West Kelowna. Inside the home, they found 126 plants, which were part of a “sophisticated” hydroponic marijuana growing operation. Officers also found 3.5 pounds of processed marijuana bud and a hydro bypass. The investigation is continuing and police are looking for the owners—a 43-year-old man and a 38-yearold woman. Charges of production of a controlled substance, theft of hydroelectricity and possession for the purpose of trafficking will be recommended against the pair, Holmes said.

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NEWS â&#x2013;ź HEALTH

Need to combat diabetes changes the lives of a Kelowna family Kevin Parnell STAFF REPORTER

Seven-year-old Nicholas Steed doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a problem showing the pump hooked to his belt that allows insulin to be continuously injected into his system. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s better than having syringes,â&#x20AC;? Nicholas says calmly. His five-year-old brother Cameron doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t flinch when a lancet pokes his finger allowing his blood sugar level to be checked for one of many times during the day. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We do this all the time,â&#x20AC;? Cameron says with a shy smile. Needles and monitors and trips to the doctor are just a part of life for the two brothers, both

of whom were diagnosed with type 1 diabetes before the age of two. But watch them run around the yard, jump on the trampoline and play with their other two siblingsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;three year-old Lucas and 22-month-old Abbyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tell them from any other kid. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are so great,â&#x20AC;? says mom April Steed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They were both diagnosed when they were one so they havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t known anything else.â&#x20AC;? While the insulin pumps the boys wear allow for a continuous supply of insulin, the fact that they are kids makes monitoring their disease even tougher. Things like physical activity, periods of growth and stress all make con-

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was as uneducated as the next person before this happened to us. But now we are trying to bring as much awareness to the issue as we can.â&#x20AC;? Having siblings suffering from type 1 diabetes is fairly rare as is having type 1 diagnosed at a very young age. For the Steed family, being thrown into the fight against diabetes changed their lives drastically. And not just for the worse. Fighting the disease is making them closer and stronger. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life,â&#x20AC;? says April. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s neat to watch their relationship grow. They both have diabetes so they are going through it together. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They hold each otherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hands when we (attach the pump and site). Even the younger two hold their hands. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our life. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a huge bonding thing for them. I think it will make them stronger and more compassionate. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are days when they say they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want diabetes but we talk it through. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I always say you have to accept it and you

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THE STEED FAMILY is asking for your support at next weekendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Telus Walk to Cure Diabetes. Nicholas (front) and Cameron (back) both suffer from type 1 diabetes while their siblings Abby (left) and Lucas (right) do not. Their mom April holds it all together. have to keep fighting for the cure.â&#x20AC;? You can help fight for the cure for type 1 dia-

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Telus Walk to Cure Diabetes along Greenway The Telus Walk to Cure Diabetes takes place next Sunday, June 12, at the Mission Creek Greenway in Kelowna. The event begins at 10:30 a.m. while registration begins at 8:30 a.m. at

the main entrance by the EECO Centre. The annual Telus Walk to Cure Diabetes unites communities across Canada to help find a cure for diabetes. Last year, the 2010 Telus Walk

to Cure Diabetes brought together over 48,000 Canadians and raised over $7.5 million. There are over 300,000 Canadians living with type 1 diabetes and that number is increasing

by three to five per cent annually, with the greatest rise in children between the ages of five and nine years old. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease in which the bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s immune

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Drowning victim remembered Cheryl Wierda STAFF REPORTER

A local bar will mark its first anniversary by raising money for a fund dedicated to a local drowning victim. Last July, 25-year-old Cole Barr lost his balance when a pontoon boat he was standing on slowed abruptly and he fell into Okanagan Lake. His body has not yet been located, despite search efforts launched by his family as recently as last month. On Thursday, Avenue Classic Bar will hold an anniversary event dedicated to the memory of Barr and to raise money for the Cole Barr fund. The Cole Barr fund

Cole Barr was chosen as the beneficiary of the anniversary event because a number of people involved with the bar were his friends. “It just felt like the right thing to do,” said Tyler Tronnes, general manager and partner in the bar. “Cole is our focus for

sure,” said Tronnes. “Avenue’s one year [anniversary] is a distant second. I feel very strongly about supporting any great cause through our venue. We have run over a dozen fundraisers for many different causes…however, I truly hope this one will be one for the record books.” It is expected that money raised at the event will be used toward searching Okanagan Lake for Barr. “My heart goes out to his family and Avenue and I will do everything we can to help this cause,” said Tronnes. Once Barr is found, it is hoped that a skate park could be built in his name. On Thursday, June 9, Avenue will open early—

at noon—to allow people who work evenings to attend the fundraiser, which will include multiple forms of entertainment and a number of ways to donate to the cause. Live acoustic music, a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, door prizes, complimentary appies and a live beard shave fundraiser are planned as part of the event. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased by visiting Avenue, which is located inside the Prestige Hotel on Abbott Street. For more information, call Avenue at 778-4780433 or email info@avenuebar.ca. cwierda@kelownacapnews.com

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District delays area masterplan work Alistair Waters ASSISTANT EDITOR

West Kelowna council says district staff are too busy to work on an area plan for Upper Glenrosa right now. With 14 master plans on the go, looking at everything from the Westbank Centre to agriculture, the waterfront and roads, council said earlier this week it will consider the request from Upper Glenrosa residents for an area plan as part of next year’s strategic priorities. The residents, represented by Colin Leishman, asked that an area plan be included in the 2012 strategic priorities. But rather than make a firm decision, council

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told him it would consider it when council members look at what the priorities should be next year. The residents want to have a plan done for their area because of potential future development and services and the fact that it is one of the only areas of the municipality that doesn’t have a plan at this time. Area plans look at the potential of development and what it would involve, including the requirement of future services, such as utilities like water and sewer. The land parcels in the area are large in Upper Glenrosa and May-

or Doug Findlater said he believed many of the residents like the rural lifestyle in the area. He questioned if they would want that changed by development. But Leishman said that may have been the case 10 years ago but now many residents in the area would like to at least see Upper Glenrosa have an area plan done so it can be included in more detail in the official community plan. Recently the issue of water in the area had to be dealt with by the municipality, which agreed to a install a water distribution station to help residents

with their water needs. Without the station, residents have to continue to drive to Westbank to fill water tanks in order to supply their homes with water. In many cases the water table has dropped in the area meaning several homes that have wells would have to spend thousands of dollars to drill deeper wells and even then, may not find water. In the end, council decided to postpone any decision about an area plan for Upper Glenrosa until later this year when it decides what its strategic priorities for 2012 will be. awaters@kelownacapnews.com

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Weather forecast still a cause for concern Folk band offers Judie Steeves STAFF REPORTER

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Weather the past few weeks has favoured those on flood watch, with cooler weather slowing the melt of snow from high elevations around the Okanagan. But the forecast of hot weather for a few days, then warm rain, should turn that around. In some instances there is record or near-record amounts of snow remaining in the hills, and local water utilities report their upland reservoirs are full and spilling—if they’re not still frozen and covered in snow. That means even more water running off into streams headed for Okanagan Lake in the valley bottom, and most are already nearly at capacity. Black Mountain Irrigation District manager Bob Hrasko says they expect to have twice the amount of water they will need to fill reservoirs Loch Long,

James and Fishawk Lakes and the Belgo Reservoir. The first three are still iced over, he noted, and the road to the Belgo Dam has been washed out. Because the snow melt at high elevations is so late this year there’s a record high amount of dense, wet snow up there for this point in the year, he noted. He calls it ‘snow ripening’ as it becomes less deep, but denser and has a higher water equivalent. The ground is saturated, so what melts now runs off instead of going into the ground first, he says. The worry is that it might all come off at once as we get closer to summer and hotter, longer days. “Our biggest concern is how quickly it comes off. If it’s sudden there can be erosion, scouring and gouging of the creek channels,” he explained. “We have no control over temperatures. You

have to have a healthy respect for Mother Nature. We’re watching out for obstructions in creeks. That’s the problem,” he noted. High water can wash out a tree, which can obstruct high water flows, and the runoff finds a new route, causing flooding in an unexpected place downstream, he explained. In the South East Kelowna Irrigation District, manager Toby Pike is happy to be out of the drought which caused concern during the past few years in his district. Both his reservoirs, McCulloch and Turtle, are full and spilling, and his staff are doing their best to moderate downstream flows now, using the district’s diversion ditches. He admits he is concerned about the damage high flows could do to infrastructure, and says he’s never seen so much snow in the upper water-

shed. “Although 2009’s drought seems like a distant memory this year, next year we could be right back at the drought stage again,” he commented. He would like to be able to keep some of this year’s snow just in case, but he concedes it’s likely to melt away, despite his wishes. This year there won’t be any extraordinary conservation measures in SEKID, but the regular water regulations will continue to be enforced, so there’s no waste. That’s also true in the Rutland Waterworks area of Kelowna, which is serviced by a series of wells rather than surface water. Assistant manager Kevin Reynolds said they’re in good shape, but there isn’t as much variation in well levels as there is changes to surface water. During the drought years, well levels did drop

slightly, but he hasn’t yet noticed a rise as a result of this year’s abundant supply of surface water. The district has 19 wells, 15 of which are used during peak periods, and 12 of which are used normally. They range in depth from 45 to 90 metres. In West Kelowna, utilities supervisor Al Patterson said water regulations are still in effect there too, even though there are no concerns about the amount of water available in storage this year. There is still ice on the upper elevation storage reservoirs such as Tadpole Lake, but he expects all their chain of storage lakes will fill this year. “We’re in good shape,” he commented. With water flowing fast and high in local creeks, people are reminded to keep children and pets well away from the edges of waterways. jsteeves@kelownacapnews.com

a relaxed concert atmosphere Jennifer Smith STAFF REPORTER

If it seems a little odd that Lauren Mann is back through town just months after her first performance date here, it’s probably fitting. This is the woman who calls her band the Fairly Odd Folk, after all, and their first touring choice was no doubt odd. Not many musicians will take on a coast-tocoast trip mid-winter in Canada, and for good reason—it’s cold. “We didn’t really have any car troubles. It was just cold unloading gear,” said Mann. It was also cold playing her outdoor dates. Their Edmonton stop included a spot on BalconyTV. Thankfully, the camera failed and it never made it to air as it was -35

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C and Mann says her fingers were frozen by the end of her Ukulele bit. “It’s a pretty cool idea. They have it all around the world and some of the balconies have cool views and different settings,” said Mann, who is hoping she still might get the chance at a spot, having put in all that work. At just 21 years old, the young folk singer and her husband, Zoltan, are literally putting in their paces trying to tour Canada twice in less than a year and make another recording. The follow-up tour is intended to solidify the contacts they’ve made, but for local audiences it’s just another opportunity to get see a relatively new folk band. Mann grew up in Langley and while they are more likely to tour the West Coast than the other side of the country, the young couple say the draw is strong to head back toward the Maritimes. “People just really appreciate the music,” said Mann. “It’s a really cool culture. It’s very laid back and relaxed.” The band did actually manage to catch the ferry to Newfoundland last tour, ensuring it literally was a full Canadian tour. Lauren Mann and the Fairly Odd Folk play Rocky J’s Beach Hut in Peachland on June 13. jsmtih@kelownacapnews.com

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General Hospital. The program will be phased in starting in September and be fully implemented by September 2012. Core health classes, dedicated to supporting health and healthy lifestyle changes such as proper nutrition and cooking classes, exercise, medication, yoga, shared learning groups and stress reduction classes will be offered at all integrated cancer care centres, said the government in an accompanying release. InspireHealth is fund-

ed through a mix of physician salaries, program fees and private donations. Access to InspireHealth’s physicians and nurse practitioners is free. The company has a number of other programs, including core health classes, and a twoday LIFE program that costs $445 for the first year of membership and $95 for annual renewals. The fee is waived for patients on Medical Service Plan premium assistance. In-house therapy practitioners, such as massage therapists, acupuncturists

and naturopathic doctors, have patient-pay fees. The B.C. Ministry of Health is providing the one-time, start-up funding of $2.5 million for the five new centres including the virtual one in Vancouver and additional annual funding of $2.5 million from the Provincial Health Services Authority for up to 12 additional medical doctors. More than 23,000 British Columbians are expected to be diagnosed with various forms of cancer this year and an estimated 9,500 will die from

the disease. Despite that, B.C. has some of the most favourable cancer outcomes in North America. According to the Canadian Cancer Society’s 2010 Canadian Cancer Statistics report, B.C. men and women have the lowest overall mortality rate and incidence rate for all cancers in Canada. Currently, the most common cancers for women in B.C. are breast, lung and colorectal, while for men in B.C. it’s prostate, lung and colorectal. awaters@kelownacapnews.com

CHALLENGING GOD I received an e-mail the other day that piqued my interest. The e-mail’s story can be summarized as follows: An atheist professor told his class that he was going to prove that there is no God. He said, “God, if you are real, then I want you to knock me off this platform. I’ll give you 15 minutes!” Ten minutes went by. He kept taunting God, saying, “Here I am, God. I’m still waiting.” He got down to the last couple of minutes. At the last minute, a Marine, just returned from Iraq and released from active duty, and newly registered in the class, walked up to the professor, hit him full force in the face, and sent him flying from his platform. The professor struggled up, obviously shaken and yelled, “What’s the matter with you? Why did you do that?” The Marine replied, “God was busy watching over my buddies engaged in combat so he asked me to respond.” God’s existence was challenged and one of His faithful answered the challenge in spades! The e-mail asked its readers to pass it on to others. I have to admit, for a very brief moment, a part of me found some satisfaction in the Marine’s actions. However, my satisfaction was brief. I quickly repented. This story has many flaws. An academic, a man of reason and perhaps science, would not engage in such an experiment. He knows the fact that an unseen force that knocks a professor off the podium does not prove that God exists. By definition, God is free and sovereign and thus could refuse to follow the atheist’s instructions no matter how rude and provocative they may have been. The professor standing on the podium 15 minutes and 1 second after his initial challenge also does not prove a thing. In addition, the Marine’s response to the professor’s challenge was equally flawed. The ‘good news’ of this story is that the creator of the heavens and the earth, of all of that is seen and unseen, of all of the people of the earth, reacts remarkably like you and I do to criticism. The writer of this internet story believes that when God is challenged by a human being, God tells another human being to: “Punch him out, it will teach him a lesson.” The email raises a number of questions. First, “Is God’s existence really ever proved when one human being intentionally injures another in the name of God?” Second, “Does God desire that His existence be proven by a criminal act, one human physically assaulting another?” The Marine could have been arrested, charged and jailed for what he did to the professor. I am convinced the e-mail story is fictitious. If it really had happened, it would have been all over the news. However, it is amazing how life imitates art. An incident which involved many of the principles found in the fictitious story happened right here in Kelowna. The Centre for Inquiry, a group representing atheists, agnostics and secular humanists, purchased a couple of signs that were installed on Kelowna transit buses which read: “THERE PROBABLY IS NO GOD, NOW STOP WORRYING AND ENJOY YOUR LIFE.” The signs were mysteriously removed from the buses bearing them,

while the vehicles were in a locked facility. When I heard the signs had vanished, I have to admit, a part of me found some satisfaction in the actions of the person or persons responsible. I thought to myself: “That will teach them!” However, I had to repent. The Center for Inquiries’ sign challenged every person of faith in Kelowna. It challenged every person’s belief in a higher power. Oh, that this sign were the only challenge to God’s existence put forth in this community! From the time of the Enlightenment or Age of Reason which began in the 1700’s, God’s existence has been challenged. This era in Western history advocated human reason as the primary source for legitimacy and authority. At the Enlightenment’s core was a critical questioning of traditional institutions (including the church and the Bible), customs, and morals, and a strong belief in rationality and science. The ‘spirit of the times’ prompted by the Enlightenment, caused Philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900) to declare that God was dead. Nietzsche said, “Faith is not wanting to know what the truth is.” This tradition continues today in schools and universities throughout the world. Religion and the belief in God are studied and increasingly seen as a source of many of today’s problems and not a solution to them. Global media outlets detail the use of violence and crime by religious groups in their effort to overcome perceived challenges to the existence of their gods. Media outlets in Kelowna, BC, detailed how one or more persons entered into a secured enclosure, presumably without the consent of the local transit authority, and removed the property of another. This act of trespass and theft of the signs did not prove the existence of God any more than the words on the signs proved God’s non-existence. We have to ask what message the removal of the signs under circumstances, which are at best suspicious and at worst criminal, say about God and His power and authority. Does the secretive removal of a sign defend and reveal the existence of God? Of course not! God’s existence has been challenged by many over the centuries and will continue to be challenged for years to come. They will demand proof. Philosophers will require rational and logical arguments for the existence of God that meet their criterion. Scientists will demand verifiable scientific proof of God’s existence. The revelations of religious texts, most notably the Bible, have been and will continue to be examined in light of current scientific theories and knowledge. So far, the Bible seems to fail these attempts at scientific dissection of the text. Others will demand that religious groups prove the existence of God by their actions. For example, critics of the Christian Church will demand: “If you are the sons and daughters of God, then solve all of the world’s problems, rid it of hunger, disease and strife; operate your Church without money and resources, always do good and never do evil. If you do these things we will believe.”

The Bible reveals that God does not respond to the challenges of un-believers. Religious leaders of Jesus’ day demanded He perform miracles in front of them to prove He was the Son of God. (Matthew 16:1-4) The Devil tempted Jesus in the same way. He asked Jesus to turn stones into bread. He demanded that Jesus show His trust in God by jumping off a great height. The Devil even challenged Jesus to compromise His mission of saving and redeeming the world from sin by worshipping the Devil, rather than suffering on the cross for our sin. (Matthew 4:1-11). As Jesus suffered on the cross, His critics demanded that He come down off the cross to prove He was the Son of God. (Matthew 27:32-44). Jesus resisted all those challenges. He stuck to God’s plan of suffering and dying for the forgiveness of sin and resurrection to a new life, eternal life, in a new world. Jesus did, however, reveal himself as Son of God and perform miracles to those who came to Him with a humble heart. The Gospels are full of those accounts. “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30) God wants Christians to stick with His plan: admit that we have failed to be faithful to God. Admit that we harbour a desire to prove God’s existence by punching professors and stealing signs that challenge His existence. Believe that God wants us to preach Christ crucified and risen. Believe that, on this side of eternity, Jesus wants us to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, give water to the thirsty and heal the sick, in faith and in Jesus’ name. Admit we have failed to live out the Gospel, especially in showing love for others through acts of selfless love and service. Have faith that God is capable of creating faith in those who hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ spoken through the words and deeds of God’s children. If you want to know whether God exists, if you are weary of all the debate in the media, and at places of higher learning, and you want rest, go to a church near you and keep reading articles by Christian writers in our community. We meet at Grace for worship Sundays at 10:30 and noon. This column will continue to be published on the first Thursday and Pastor Karen’s on the third Thursday of every month (CAP news is changing publication days). In Christ, Pastor Ed

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To the editor: Re: Council Dashes RV Lot Proposal, June 1 Capital News. As an RVer for over 30 years, I take exception to the comments made by Kelowna city councillors about the unsightliness of trailer parks. First, lets set the record straight. RV parks are not trailer parks. Most people that travel in RVs pour millions of dollars into the local economy. RVers eat out at local establishments and support local tourism attractions—golf and of course in the Okanagan the wineries. Contrary to the comment that this is a cheap lifestyle, maybe the councillors should spend the $50,000 to $1 million that RVers do on their units. Maybe councillors should spend the average of $50 to $75 per night to park the rig in a local RV park and just maybe they should fill the 400-litre fuel tank at the local gas station. Kelowna, you are missing

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ven if all you care about is your own wallet, the harmonized sales tax just became an offer you shouldn’t refuse. Premier Christy Clark promised a “bold” fix for the HST, and she delivered. For months I have been arguing that the only way to overcome the wave of rejection caused by the panicked introduction of the HST is to offer a rate cut. I expected one per cent. Now if you vote to keep it, a second one-per-cent reduction will be largely financed by reversing some of the B.C. Liberals’ business tax cuts of recent years. It not only sweetens the deal for consumers, it’s great politics. First, let’s look at it from a selfish, short-term perspective, the way some

readers loudly remind me they view the world. If you vote next month to go back to the provincial sales tax, the 12-percent PST-GST on goods, that you probably didn’t Tom notice before, will conFletcher tinue. If you have kids under 18 or are a senior living on less than $40,000 a year, you will be saying no to a $175-per-person bonus cheque. If you only care about yourself, you won’t care about the loss of HST credits to the poorest people in B.C. You won’t care about the province repaying Ottawa’s transition fund, or rebuilding a B.C. sales tax department to force business to convert their billing systems again. You won’t care about the competitive advantage given to Ontario, unless it costs you your job.

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When the B.C. government of the day has to cut services to pay for this disastrous reversal, you’ll denounce them for doing what you told them to do. You will get the government you deserve, which may include a PST extended to restaurant meals or haircuts, because the money has to come from somewhere. When Clark’s HST “fix” was unveiled, it was the NDP’s turn to panic. They have painted themselves into a corner, and now face the prospect of arguing for a return to an archaic sales tax with a higher rate. And once again, Bill Vander Zalm and Chris Delaney tour B.C. in their Fight HST conspiracy clown car, refueled by $250,000 of public funds to campaign in the referendum. Their campaign of fear and ignorance is encountering heavy resistance at university and college campuses,

however, as tax experts fact-check their claims on the spot. (They’ve added “rallies” in an effort to keep fear alive.) Delaney still raves about Europe being the cause of all this alleged human misery with their insidious value added tax. Vander Zalm continues to mutter about a plot to establish world government through carbon taxes and the HST. It would be nice if the NDP-Fight HST crowd were concerned about the wave of retiring baby boomers that is starting to wash across the country. But they’re not. There are changes happening now in the B.C. economy that 1960s socialism and 1980s populism are not equipped to handle. The living standard of our children is going to be determined by how we deal with our aging, See Fletcher A11

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Elder in the cold at home needs assistance To the editor: Re: Elder Chilled to the Bone in Own Apartment, June 1 letter from Fern Bertrand. I had tears in my eyes as I read this letter— so very sad. Is there maybe a lawyer out there that can help this poor woman with her landlord? It just doesn’t seem right that a person can rent a

place that includes heat only to have it shut off when the landlord deems it warm enough. The mornings and evenings are still very cold. How would this landlord feel if his/her mother was treated in such a way? How would any of us feel? Maybe some of us could chip in and buy this woman a safe electric heater, and her land-

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B.C. lucky to have abundant ‘green power’ To the editor: Considering the reassessment of nuclear energy that has taken place globally following the Fukushima disaster in Japan, it comes as little surprise that Germany has announced plans to shut down all 17 of its nuclear reactors by 2022. In lfact, Germany temporarily shut down seven of its oldest reactors in March immediately after the earthquake and tsunami hit Japan. Fortunately for the people of Germany, their tcountry is a recognized tleader in clean energy with a substantial amount of installed solar and wind f

energy, and more on the way. Germany is wellpositioned to eliminate nuclear power while also reducing their dependence on coal power. Other countries, of course, are not as fortunate and many of them are literally scrambling to find cleaner sources of energy. For some, nuclear power may even be the only viable clean energy source available to replace coal. Looking at the difficult energy choices faced by so many other countries, it makes one realize how fortunate we are here in B.C. to have such an incredible wealth of renewable clean energy resour-

ces. Roughly 93 per cent of the electricity generated in this province comes from clean hydroelectric sources. And thanks to a growing number of wind energy projects, clean B.C. wind energy is now contributing to our electricity grid as well. In fact, as a research report released by our group (B.C. Citizens for Green Energy) in March 2010 found, B.C.’s untapped potential for generating clean renewable electricity could easily be equal to the current generating capacity of BC Hydro’s existing hydroelectric dams, and potential-

ly two to three times as much or more. Clearly, with that much untapped clean energy potential, B.C. is not going to have to face any difficult nuclear energy questions any time soon. However, it also means we have the potential to export a considerable amount of clean energy to nearby jurisdictions which need it; for example, provinces like Alberta and Saskatchewan and states like California. Exporting clean energy from our untapped abundance would generate substantial revenue for the people of B.C. through fees, licences and taxes, and we therefore invite

everyone to consider the environmental and economic possibilities inherent in becoming a major clean energy exporter. For those who are interested, copies of our March 2010 research report, entitled A Triple Legacy for Future Generations: British Columbia’s Potential as a Renewable Green Energy Powerhouse, are available on our website at www. greenenergybc.ca. Bruce Sanderson, co-spokesperson B.C. Citizens for Green Energy

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To the editor: I have read in your paper and have seen and heard elsewhere about impending strikes by the unions. I wonder if it really kdoes any good. I doubt it very much, except that the

costs of doing business goes up. I am aware that unions are a good thing—they protect the worker, to a point. The only thing is we, who have passed the working years and are now on a pension, have

to put up with all the inconvenience that strikes bring. We don’t have a union and cannot go on strike. We don’t have regular hours, we are on a permanent vacation, and don’t get time and a half for our

efforts in the garden. And we don’t get big wage increases either. Of course, we can sit down and grumble about things but doom and gloom is so abundant these days, and walking around in square circles

in a picket line does not seem to add up. Let us hope that the “problems” can be ironed out by discussion, not strikes. Ron Barnard, West Kelowna

▼ BIG WHEEL TOURISM

Word of ‘RV-unfriendly’ town spreads quickly RV from A10 a huge tourism market by slamming the RVers who would put big bucks in the coffers.

Don’t make the mistake of insulting RVers. We are a friendly, sociable and tight-knit group—word travels like wildfire if you come across as an RV-unfriendly community.

Tax base has to grow as economy grows Fletcher from A10 globalizing population, and this is one reason to understand a shift to consumption taxes. Fourteen months ago I wrote that more U.S. states are joining Washington, Hawaii and others

with sales taxes on services as well as goods. Robert Kleine, treasurer for Michigan, explained it this way: “The basic thing is that we need to update our tax structure. We’ve got a 20th century tax structure based on a different sort of economy.

The tax base doesn’t grow as the economy grows.” Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca twitter.com/tomfletcherbc

Do some research and find out how much money RVers spend in a city when they travel. Ron Kleven, Kelowna

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NEWS ▼ WEED EATER

Abandoning the ideal lawn for flower and veggie gardens

t’s officially true— the grass IS greener on the other side of the fence. The reasons are simple: My neighbour (Liz) has spent years and years manicuring her lawn. She also hires a lawn maintenance guy on a regular basis and she’s addicted to Roundup and other horrible pesticides. Oh yeah…there’s another reason her front lawn is much greener than mine. I don’t have any. Imre Csorba, of Access Mini Excavating, took care of that scenario two weeks ago. If you want to get rid of a dandelion-infested lawn—just get rid of the lawn. That little pearl of wisdom entered my feeble mind a few days before Imre and his backhoe arrived. It had a lot to do with the dagger-like stares I was getting from Teresa as she cut the lawn for the

HODGE PODGE

Charlie Hodge second time in less than a week. Tez had mowed the front yard at great consternation earlier in the week and yet, within two days, the little yellow suckers had sprung back up thicker and happier. Over the years, Tez has begrudgingly (and thankfully) cut the lawns since my allergies and severe asthma have made it too difficult for me to do that chore. But watching her struggle once again with the non-ending weed battle was the last straw. So I called Imre and gave him the green light to turn my yard to brown. Two hours of preci-

sion back hoe scraping and digging and our lawn infested front yard became a blank landscape canvas of dirt. If you want to get to know your neighbours simply remove your entire front yard lawn, pull out a couple of lawn chairs—and wait for your local world to walk by. For the past two weeks, Tez and I have hauled dirt, built raised garden bed boxes, bought and brought out our own self-started flowers and veggies, and slowly turned the brown into green again. Now, however, our water will no longer be wasted on a senseless lawn and will go towards growing food or perennial flower gardens. Rain barrels will go in next week and a lot of our planting will be with a xeriscape concept. When all is planted some crush will be brought in as well. To add a little charm

by Dr. David Wikenheiser

Health Is A Process Some of the patients I see tell me that they have a health problem and they just want a quick fix. Of course we all have health issues from time to time, and we want them fixed as fast as possible. And, as anyone who reads this column will know I have a long list of effective natural medical procedures and products. However, most health issues are not a simple and quick fix. In fact, Health Is A Process, Not Just A Product. The first step in becoming healthy is to take responsibility for your lifestyle choices. Choices like your diet, how you manage stress, and how much exercise you get all directly affect your health. Too many people act as if their health problems are some kind of mistake that they are not responsible for, and the faster I fix the oversight and let them get back to their life the better. Denying a problem exists will not solve it. The second step in becoming healthy is to eat enough of the right foods and not too much of the wrong foods. Unprocessed foods, fruit and vegetables, whole grains, organic meat where possible, are all are important health choices. Limiting or avoiding the popular energy drinks, caffeine, processed sugars, and genetically modified foods will also add to your health. Using a good multi vitamin and other nutritional supplements when needed will also add to your good health.

we have resurrected a white picket fence that Teresa’s dad built before he died. We brought it from Vancouver and it now adorns our changing yet enjoyably challenging new front yard. We have spent more time in our new front yard the past two weeks than in the entire five years I have lived here. And the bonus is I have met and got to know a bunch of my neighbours in the ‘hood.’ So the grass may indeed be greener on the other side of the fence, but so is the water bill •••

Here’s an event I fully support and encourage Kelowna residents to take part in if they can. On Saturday, June 11, the eighth annual Okanagan Walk for ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) will take place starting at Rhapsody Plaza in Kelowna’s Waterfront Park. ALS is a rapidly progressive neuromuscular affliction that causes a patient’s brain to lose the ability to send messages to the muscles. Eventually, those with ALS lose the ability to walk, talk, eat and ultimately, breathe on their own although their cognitive abilities remain ful-

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onsidering this is graduation time for both Okanagan College and UBC Okanagan, I thought I would cover graduation tips and etiquette—the do’s and don’ts. For students who are graduating, here are some simple tips. Do wear something cool and light under your academic gown. Many of these gowns are made from a polyester blend and can be quite hot. For men, forget the suit. This much clothing under an academic gown is bulky and way too hot. Skip the jacket; shirt and tie will suffice. For women, a cool summer dress or light summer pants work well. Long dresses that fall to

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The Okanagan Walk for ALS hopes to raise $50,000 for the ALS Society of B.C. Registration starts at 9 a.m. with the walk at 10 a.m. This year, in conjunction with the walk, organizers say a Poker Run motorcycle ride supported by AIM Interior B.C. and ALSBC will leave from Prospera Place at 10 a.m., en route to Tickleberries Ice Cream store in Okanagan Falls. For more information call Gerry McNeill, walk coordinator at 250-7640120 or 250-870-1638.

▼ POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION

The third step is to develop an ongoing health plan, with a team of healthcare professionals you trust. It may take time to find all the members of your team, but finding a team that will work together well is important. The health plan you develop will include diagnostic tests, medical procedures, and natural medicines. It will change over time as your personal goals and health needs change.

The negative health effects of poor nutrition, pollution, changing weather patterns, financial and political uncertainty, as well as unrealistic expectations are getting worse every day. To do your best, today and into the future, you need to accept health as a process.

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two-hour ceremony. If you must bring your children, sit next to an exit so you can leave if your child becomes disruptive. If your infant is crying, please leave the area. Two years ago I had a parent complain to me that she sat through a two-hour ceremony just to hear her son’s name called out as he received his degree. When the big moment arrived the baby behind her started crying. She felt robbed of that special moment and was quite upset. So for the respect of others, please get a babysitter. Do go up to the stage and take a photo of your graduate when their name is called and they receive their parchment— but leave the area quickly so others can do the same thing. Finally, to both grads and guests: Celebrate the day, celebrate the moment, celebrate the achievement. Graduating from college or university happens only once for most people. Make sure that special day is just right. Graduation ceremonies are being held at Okanagan College on June 3, 4, 28 and 29. Well over 1,000 students will be receiving certificates, diplomas and degrees. UBC Okanagan’s ceremony will take place on June 9 and 10. Jane Muskens is the registrar Okanagan College. jmuskens@okanagan.bc.ca

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NEWS ▼ XERISCAPING

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recently enjoyed a week travelling in the Cariboo to give one day workshops on xeriscaping at Williams Lake and Dog Creek. The rolling grasslands are a beautiful green after all the rain and the Fraser River is indeed powerful and mighty right now. Surprisingly, much of the natural vegetation is similar to the Okanagan. I visited an old abandoned native settlement high in the hills above Dog Creek and was surprised to find lilacs in bloom. This was visual evidence that the people in this band have gardened for generations. Seeing the lilacs put me on a quest to see what other shrubs would grow well without water in the

GARDENING WITH NATURE

Gwen Steele zone 4 climate of Dog Creek. Most of the ones I found are native to the southern Interior. Saskatoons, the earliest to bloom, cover the hillsides in white. Depending on conditions, they grow from four to 15 feet high and provide early nectar for pollinators and berries for birds. About the same time Oregon grape, loved by bees, blooms deep yellow. The evergreen foliage

provides cover for ground nesting birds and later, berries provide food. Plants may grow only a foot high in dry sunny sites but generally grow three to four feet, or taller in partial shade or with more moisture. Lilacs (Syringa vulgaris) begin to bloom next. They grow 10 to 15 feet tall and were often used as a tough dense hedge around old homesteads, surviving long after the abandoned house decayed. Native to the rocky hillsides in the Balkan Mountains of Europe, they come in shades of blue, mauve and white. About this time chokecherries produce their stems of creamy bloom. I recommend you

enjoy them in the wild. They are prone to attacks by fall web worm (often called tent caterpillar) which you don’t want to invite into your garden. Next, the fragrant mock orange will bloom and hillsides will once again be covered in white. These dense deciduous shrubs, that provide cover for birds such as quail, will grow four to six feet tall. In June, the creamy plumes of ocean spray appear. Their tawny seed heads will persist through winter. Small bright green leaves are attractive and reach to the ground for more bird cover. Plants are about five to eight feet high. Later, sumac will produce yellow cone shaped

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(Holodiscus discolour) deserves a place in our gardens. Many of our native plants are prized specimens in other parts of the world. bloom followed by reddish seed heads that are prominent in winter. Leaves are brilliant red in fall. Sumac spreads by roots so is good for erosion control but not in a garden setting. With some or all of these shrubs, you could

create a wonderful native habitat garden. Plants of Southern British Columbia and Naturescape B.C are both good resources for more information. Check the www.okanaganxeriscape. org” www.okanaganxeriscape.org resources page

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NEWS ▼ DENTISTRY SEDATION

Pros and cons of putting kids to sleep in the chair

ot many people enjoy receiving dental treatment. Children who have experienced a difficult or painful dental appointment will be anxious or even uncooperative when they next visit the dental office. As pediatric dentists, we see many children who have had unpleasant dental experiences yet still require dental treatment to be completed. Adults often fail to appreciate that there is no other adult-child interaction in a child’s life that requires the degree of cooperation that a dental appointment requires. What can parents do in this situation? One solution is to complete dental treatment under some form of sedation. Over the next few weeks, our columns will describe the various forms of sedation offered to children in our pediatric dental practice and why parents might consider any one of them for their child. Prior to providing any form of dental treatment it is essential that we complete a medical history to learn about your child’s general health and obtain information about existing medical conditions. As well, we will have to examine your child to determine what treatment they require, how long it will take and what it will cost. What do we consider when deciding if sedation is a possibility? First, not all children are candidates for sedation in a dental office. Children with serious medical conditions which affect their daily lives are better treated in a hospital setting under general anesthesia with medical supervision. Many children with serious medical conditions can be treated without sedation in our dental office provided they are cooperative and understand what is expected of them during a dental appointment. Assuming that a child is healthy and of normal height and weight for their age what other factors do we consider? Child temperament and behaviour are primary factors in deciding if sedation will be helpful.

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Alan Milnes & Terry Farquhar Children who are slow to warm to new situations or struggle when they meet new people are definitely candidates for sedation. Children who require a large amount of dental treatment requiring several appointments, those with strong gag reflexes, and those who require dental treatment which will be painful even if local anesthesia is given are also candidates for sedation. Children who experience more than one appointment for invasive dental treatment without sedation can become increasingly anxious as a series of appointments is completed. Some children will become uncomfortable to the point of refusing to cooperate. Sedation can be used so that the child experiences no pain during treatment and has no memory of the procedure. Readers will note that age has not been mentioned in this discussion. Age, by itself, is not a reason to avoid sedation except in the very young. Sedation for children under the age of 24 months requires special skills that only very experienced and well trained health care providers will possess. Lastly, some parents are keen to avoid any form of sedation or general anesthesia for their child’s dental treatment for reasons only known to them. We often interact with parents who requesting that we treat their child without sedation or general anesthesia. In some cases, with well behaved and compliant children this is certainly appropriate. But, when the child is anxious or downright uncooperative, providing dental treatment as requested in these cases will certainly not be compassionate and is completely unacceptable. We encourage parents to discuss their concerns and their fears so that we

can understand and be able to help. Presenting parents with reasonable alternatives is always an important part of each appointment in our office. We encourage all parents to strive to make each and every dental appointment, no matter its purpose, as pleasant as possible. In many cases, sedation accomplishes that goal. Alan Milnes and Terry Farquhar are certified specialists in pediatric dentistry at 101-180 Cooper Rd. Pedodocs@shaw.ca www.okanagandentalcareforkids.com

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ACCESS AWARENESS DAY…Last week Kelowna Mayor Sharon Shepherd proclaimed

June 4 as Access Awareness Day in the city. The proclamation was intended to confirm continuing efforts to remove barriers that prevent full inclusion of all residents in civic affairs. Access Awareness Committee members joining Shepherd and Coun. Charlie Hodge (right) for the proclamation announcement were (from left) Sherri Newcomen, Joyce Mainland, Hans van Leening, Paddy Langmaid, Bill Mah and Lisa Newfeld.

Public Notice PUBLIC HEARING Notice is given that City Council will hold a public hearing on: Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at 6pm Kelowna City Hall, 1435 Water Street Council Chambers Council will hear representations from the public who deem an interest in the properties aﬀected by proposed amendments to Zoning Bylaw 8000 for:

2268 Pandosy Street

Lot A, District Lot 14, ODYD, Plan KAP91782, Except Air Space Plan KAP91784 Bylaw No. 10541 (TA11-0002) Bylaw No. 10542 (Z11-0015) The applicant is proposing to rezone the subject property to the new proposed HD1 Kelowna General Hospital zone in order to facilitate the phased, long range redevelopment and expansion of Kelowna General Hospital. Zoning Bylaw 8000 Proposed Text Amendment: To create the HD1 – Kelowna General Hospital zone Requested zoning change: from the P1 – Major Institutional zone to the HD1 – Kelowna General Hospital zone. Owner/Applicant: Interior Health Authority

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Lot G, District Lot 131, ODYD, Plan 37963 Bylaw No. 10543 (Z11-0016) The applicant is proposing to rezone the subject property in order to facilitate the construction of an addition containing a secondary suite.

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Requested zoning change: from the RU6 – Two Dwelling Housing zone to the RM5 – Medium Density Multiple Housing zone Owner/Applicant: Eric and Margaret Nickel / Garry Tomporowski Arch.

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Lot 18, Section 3, Township 26, ODYD, Plan KAP65948 Bylaw No. 10548 (Z10-0095) The applicant is proposing to rezone the subject property in order to construct a secondary suite within an accessory building. Requested zoning change: from the RR3 – Rural Residential 3 zone to the RR3s – Rural Residential 3 with Secondary Suite zone. Owner/Applicant: Jason Cliffe and Cheryl Fiske / Maryann Fiske Comments can be made in person at the public hearing, or submitted online by email to cityclerk@kelowna.ca, or by letter to the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 1J4. Presentations at the public hearing are limited to a maximum of five minutes. If a person has additional information they shall be given further opportunity to address Council after all other members of the public have been heard a first time. No representation will be received by Council after the conclusion of the public hearing. Correspondence, petitions and e-mails relating to this application must include your name and civic address. Petitions should be signed by each individual and show the address and/or legal description of the property he or she believes would be affected by the proposal. Correspondence and petitions received between May 27, 2011 and 4pm on Monday June 13, 2011 shall be copied and circulated to City Council for consideration at the public hearing.

Requested zoning change: from the RU1 – Large Lot Housing zone to the RU1s – Large Lot Housing with Secondary Suite zone Owner/Applicant: Andrew and Sandra Monck / Andrew Monck

Any submissions received after 4pm on Monday June 13, 2011 will not be accepted.

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The public may review copies of the proposed bylaws, Council reports and related materials online at kelowna.ca/council or at the Oﬃce of the City Clerk at City Hall from 8am-4pm, Monday to Friday, as of May 27, 2011 and up to and including June 14, 2011.

Lots 10-13, District Lot 138, ODYD, Plan 1039 Bylaw No. 10544 (Z10-0104)

The applicant is proposing to rezone the subject property in order to facilitate a 26 unit apartment building.

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REGIONAL BOARD HIGHLIGHTS – MAY 2011 WEST NILE VIRUS RISK REDUCTION FUNDING The Regional Board has received approval from the Union of BC for a grant to fund the 2011 West Nile Virus Risk Reduction program. The Regional District will receive almost $270,000 from the BC Ministry of Health to reduce mosquito larvae by treating over 250 known breeding sites on public lands and roadside catch basins within the Regional District, its member municipalities and Westbank First Nation lands.

WATER SYSTEM BOOSTER STATION BUILDING The Regional Board has authorized a contract for construction of a booster pump building for the new Upper Fintry, Shalal Road and Valley of the Sun water system. Cummings Construction Limited bid of $539,000 excluding HST is the lower of five qualified bids received and evaluated after a Request for Proposals.

MARINE MOBILE WATER SUPPLY VESSEL CONTRACT The Regional Board has authorized a contract for the purchase of a Marine Mobile Water Supply (Fire Boat) for the North Westside Fire Rescue service. The bid from Kamma & Blake of $216,935.39 was the lower of two qualified bids evaluated in response to a Request for Proposals.

APRIL BUILDING STATISTICS During April, 12 building permits were approved for projects worth $749,000 in the Central Okanagan East and Central Okanagan West electoral areas. From January through April this year, 49 permits have been issued for construction valued at just over $4.1-million.

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Annie Hopper ternative route and spent thousands of dollars on all kinds of therapies, some even managed to help the pain a bit, but nothing helped with the overwhelming exhaustion. She feels as if she is slowly dying. Life has become a matter of survival, just trying to make it through the next minute, the next hour, the next day. She safe guards her energy like a precious commodity as she knows that the there is always a cost analysis associated with any task.

If she goes to the store she knows that she will spend the next three hours in bed trying to recover. And on top of the chronic exhaustion, she has also developed a super human sense of smell and can pick up on any chemicals in the environment. Perfumes and fabric softener fumes have become the number one enemy and any exposure causes additional neurological symptoms along with a complete energy crash. Going for a walk is now even more challenging then it was before. Not only because of the chronic fatigue and pain, but now she has to worry about when the next sudden “dryer attack” might take her down. As a counsellor, Candy is well informed about

the subtleties and complexities of illness. She had explored every route possible, yet still came up empty handed in trying to understand and recover from this mysterious illness. But one day that changed. After being directed to my web site by a friend, Candy recognized that she was suffering from a limbic system impairment in her brain that was keeping her in a cycle of chronic illness. She immediately signed up for the dynamic neural retraining system program and well, the rest is kind of like a fairy tale. Candy is fully recovered and is a firm believer in the healing power of neuroplasticity. I am happy to report that Candy is now a part of our team in helping to facilitate global healing

while promoting a message of environmental awareness. Along with being a certified dynamic neural retraining system facilitator, Candy is also a registered clinical counsellor who has years of experience in dealing with trauma and chronic pain. If you would like to experience your own personal recovery, please join Candy Widdifield and I for the next dynamic neural retraining system program for B.C., taking place in Victoria, July 30 to Aug. 1. For more information or to register please email Candy at candy.widdifield@gmail.com or call 778-821-1745. Annie Hopper is a brain retraining specialist and core belief counsellor in Kelowna. www.anniehopper.com

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SPORTS ▼ TRACK AND FIELD

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As young athletes get older, they are often forced to turn their attention from multiple sports to a more singular focus. Not so Kelowna’s James Turner. Well, sort of. Turner, 17, a Grade 12 student at Kelowna Secondary School, has left a few sports behind to chase after his athletic dreams. And like many, those dreams reside in just one sport. However the sport the Grade 12 student is focused on has forced him to learn many new track and field events. You see, Turner is one of the best young decathlon athletes in Canada. “I’ve always thought I was a pretty well-rounded athlete,” said Turner last week after winning the B.C. high school provincial championship in decathlon. Well rounded is just what you need to be to excel in the sport of decathlon. The event features 10 different sports, from running events like the 100, 400 and 1,500 metres to throwing events like the discus, javelin and shot put as well as long jump, pole vault, high jump and the 110 metre hurdles. There’s a reason why the winner of the Olympic decathlon event is called the greatest athlete in the world and Turner has the right combination of skills to succeed, according to his coach. “James’ raw athleticism is incredible,” said Pat Ledding, the head coach of the Okanagan Athletics Club. “A lot of

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Stapleton scouting as Wayne U. cancels womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hockey Kevin Parnell STAFF REPORTER

After two years at an American university, West Kelowna hockey player Jaclyn Stapleton has had the rug pulled out from under her. Stapleton, and the rest rof the womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hockey team at Wayne State University, are suddenly looking for another school after Wayne State decided rto end the womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hockey program due to budget cuts. Located in Detroit, Michigan, Wayne State was forced to make cuts after losing some federal government funding. The womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hockey program was the unfortunate rvictim and Stapleton now finds herself searching for fanother school and another hockey program. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We kind of got blindsided,â&#x20AC;? said Stapleton, who heard the news shortly after returning to her home in West Kelowna after completing her second year of schooling. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was speechless. I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even believe it.â&#x20AC;? Wayne State is offering to honour the womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hockey scholarships of its tplayers although manyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Stapleton includedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;want to keep playing hockey. The question now be-

comes where can they find a team at a time when many hockey programs already have full rosters for next season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As of right now Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m talking to schools in the States and Canada just trying to find the right fit,â&#x20AC;? said Stapleton earlier in the week. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m trying to find a school that can give me the same thing that I had. I want the same program and I want to play hockey.â&#x20AC;? Stapleton had completed two years of schooling with a major in psychology at Wayne State and had made the coachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s honour roll with a grade point average of 3.5. She was also coming into her own as a hockey player, having been named the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most improved player this year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was going really well,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was finally feeling like I was getting the ice time I deserved. I was moving up and heading into third year. Everything was coming together and then it all fell apart. I feel like Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m in Grade 12 again, looking for a school.â&#x20AC;? The fact that many rosters are already full is making finding an American college program to join even harder. Stapleton says there are also oppor-

tunities to return to Canada and play CIS hockey. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m just trying to fig-

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KELOWNA hockey player Jaclyn Stapleton has been forced to search for a new university after the hockey program at Wayne State folded after her second year.

ure out what way I want to go and how much scholarship money I can get,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have to do it sooner than later. There are 24 girls looking for a spot.â&#x20AC;? Wayne State head womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coach Jim Fetter is also looking for a new school to coach at, at the same time he is trying to help his players find work. He says there arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a lot of NCAA Div. I schools that are still looking for players. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The timing of this has been horrible. If they would have done this a month earlier there would have been more opportunities,â&#x20AC;? said Fetter, who complimented Staple-

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With the mountain biking season in high gear itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time for downhill enthusiasts to dust off their ride and get ready to challenge themselves and each other. The third annual Kelowna Cycle Kamikaze Super D downhill mountain bike race will take place Sunday, June 12 on the Crawford trails in Myra-Bellevue Provincial Park. Last year saw over double the number of entrants from the initial race with almost 100 riders. Records were set and hearts were broken in the fun event.

mountain bike skills, but there are no mandatory drops, jumps or gaps. You can challenge your friends, put it all on the line, or enjoy the trail, and the BBQ and fun afterwards. Riders check in at 9 a.m. and the first shuttle to the top of the KVR is at 10 a.m. Riders start in an in-

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ton on her play during two seasons at Wayne State. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She worked hard last summer and came to school in great shape and she was able to step up for us. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sad because when you see these players improve and work hard in the off season and now you have to say â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;sorry, you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have anything now.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Stapleton is no stranger to bouncing around to different hockey programs. Prior to joining Wayne State she trained in the Pursuit of Excellence program in Kelowna as well as at Notre Dame in Saskatchewan and also played in Westside Minor Hockey. After the initial shock of learning that her hockey team would not be returning to the ice next season, Stapleton is now focussed on turning a negative into a positive. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t dwell on it, you just have to move forward,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hockey seemed like my whole life and when I heard about this I thought my life was over. But life is going to throw you curves and you just have to keep going.â&#x20AC;? As of last week Stapleton was considering as many as six different options for a place to play. kparnell@kelownacapnews.com

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Mustangs repeat as B.C. high school A golf champions Paced by John Mlikotic’s tournament-best score of 143, the Immaculata Mustangs are the B.C. high school A golf champions for the second straight year. Earlier this week at Northview in Surrey, the Mustangs overcame a two-stroke deficit after the opening to finish the two-round event with a 601 total, five strokes better than West Point Grey Academy. Individual champion Milkotic (71-72) is joined on the winning team by Colin Hasick (72-76), Steven Lee (74-77), Jimmy Bobyn (81-79) and Michael Lee (80-84). James Casorso was the alternate. Head coach Christa Kueber said the Mustangs’ experience and leadership showed when it counted most.

“We had three returning guys from last year’s team and their experience really came through,” said Kueber, in her 12th season as the Immaculata coach. “Even when we were down by a couple of strokes after the first round, they stayed relaxed. We beat AAA teams all season, so the guys knew if they played their game, this could be their tournament. Two years in a row is really a nice accomplishment.” Kueber said part of the Mustangs success is each and every player’s keen attitude and love of the game. All six are members of the Kelowna Golf and Country Club. The latest provincial victory is yet another example of the strong tradition of success in athletics at Immaculata. The

of success.” Mlikotic, Hasick and Bobyn will graduate from the program, while both Lees and Casorso will be back next season to help defend Immaculata’s title.

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THE IMMACULATA MUSTANGS golf team celebrates its second straight B.C. high school A title. The provincial champs are (left to right) Colin Hasick, Michael Lee, James Casorso, Jimmy Bobyn, Steven Lee, John Mlikotic and coach Christa Kueber. girls basketball and girls soccer teams are past B.C. championship winners.

“Academics is definitely a strong point for our school and students, but

we think the lessons learned and teamwork through athletics is important,

too,” Kueber added. “It’s nice to see the guys on our golf team enjoy that kind

The Mt. Boucherie Bears placed seventh overall at the B.C. AAA boys championship at The Dunes in Kamloops. Boucherie posted a two-day team score of 623 on Monday and Tuesday. The runaway champion was Gleneagle with a 583 total. Brett Moore posted the best individual score among Bears players at 149. The rest of the Bears were: Adam Park, Kyle Flint, Brendan Schultz and Jared Wasden. The coach is Gord McGarva.

63rd annual lake swim bigger, better, safer than ever for July 16 and the event is filling up fast. The entries are capped at 500 swimmers, and the event sold out last year. To date, almost 300 people are already signed up. This year’s Interior Savings Across the Lake

Swim is better and safer than ever, according to organizers, with safety as the highest priority. The entry fee includes a ferry ride to the start line on the Westside, and the start will be held in five waves based on estimated

finishing times. Multiple support boats, the RCMP, kayakers and 20 lifeguards are on the water to ensure safety for everyone. New this year is a gear corral at the finish line where participants can

check in their dry clothes in their numbered race bag to pick up after their swim. The race prides itself to have the best race bags around including not only the popular ATLS towel but also lots of other good-

ies. There are also prizes for nearly everyone at the finish line. Lots of training time is left with preparation available at one of the many pools around town or with swim clubs such as Okanagan Masters at H2O, the Westside Thunder Masters at JohnsonBentley Pool or the Kelowna Family Y Masters at Athans Pool. Race registration includes open water swim clinics with local swim coaches on Saturday mornings at Gyro Beach, starting June 4 at 7 a.m. Aqua Sphere, the Gyro Open Water Swim Clinic sponsor, will be on hand this

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Newman back with Jays to work on game

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SUMMER BALL IS THE TIME TO WORK ON THINGS… FOR THE COMING SEASON. Dawson Newman

ball at college is more demanding than minor baseball with the sport being part of his life every day. It’s something he enjoys. The best part of being a pitcher is being able to be in control of the game situations, he said. “I like the control of the game, it’s on you,” he said. “I just like the feeling of throwing that third strike by somebody, the feeling of putting some power behind it and beating the other guy.” Newman and the Kelowna Jays are hosting an Ice Breaker tournament this weekend at Elks Stadium.

Gonzales nets first hat trick in 2011 season Vernon Camels and North Country Appraisals Kickers played to a 1-1 draw at Rutland 4. North Country scored in the first half on a penalty shot after Fritz Berenyi was brought down in the box. Ken Wither calmly put the shot low into the corner. Camels tied it midway through the second half after Al Murphy intercepted a back pass and slipped it by the goaltender. Salmon Arm took advantage of a couple of Cantinas own goals to romp to a 5-0 win at Kettle Valley. Lake Country edged

Rutland 3-2 in a good clean and evenly matched game. Kelowna IGA continued their winning streak with a convincing 5-1 win over OK Spring at Marshall Field. Tony Gonzales netted his first hat trick of 2011 and Darryl Hazel weighed in with a couple of well taken chances. IGA moves to 7-0 for the season. Pushor Mitchell and Silver Stars played to a 2-2 draw. Penticton blanked Brandt’s Creek 4-0. In an excellent back and forth battle, Big O Tire edged the Rented Mules 3-2.

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Returning to the Okanagan after a year of playing baseball in an American college might seem like the ideal time to kick back and relax. Not so for Peachland resident Dawson Newman, who after playing baseball almost everyday through the school year, will again be found at the ball park on a regular basis this summer, working on his fastball, curve fand change-up. “Summer ball is the time to work on things that need to be worked on for the coming season,” said Newman, 19. “Right now that’s arm strength tand consistency in the (strike) zone.” Newman recently returned from Tabor College in Kansas where he spent the last semester after transferring from a nearby college at Christmas. He finished the season on the junior varsity baseball team and next year as a third year player he will join Tabor’s top varsity team. The 6-foot-2 lefthanded pitcher has joined the Kelowna Jays for the summer to continue to work on his game. “It’s a good situation for me,” he said, of playing for the Jays and head coach Geoff White. “I’ve known Geoff for probrably the last six years and I’ve learned a lot from thim, whether it be mentally, things to do on the mound, pick-offs, grips, just all around things to do on the mound.” Like White, Newman is a left-handed pitchrer and Newman wouldn’t mind to follow the same route as his coach, who played college baseball in the States before playing independent pro baseball after college. “At this point I’m using baseball as a way to help pay for school but if there is an opportunity to go anywhere before I have to hang it up then I will definitely pursue that opportunity,” he said. In school Newman is taking biology as well as a teaching certification and he thinks teaching as a career is in his future, once baseball is over. As a minor baseball player Newman played in Westside and Kelowna minor baseball programs before playing three seasons for the Kelowna Cubs under coaches Norm Caig, Pablo Ramirez and John Monster. He says playing base-

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NEWS ▼ QUIT SMOKING

Province offers help to smokers

was very happy to learn recently of the province’s plan to give some help to people trying to quit smoking. As of Sept. 30, 2011, smokers who want to kick the habit can get a free 12week supply of nicotine gum or patches or a free prescription for smoking cessation medication through the B.C. Pharmacare program. Finally, a proactive step by the government to help make British Columbians healthier. Until now, these products were not reimbursed. One medication frequently used for smoking cessation is bupropion. This is also an antidepressant and when prescribing this for depression doctors have until now had to apply for ‘special authority’ for it to be covered by Pharmacare. In order to be approved we had to attest that we were not prescribing it for smoking cessation. If it was being prescribed for smoking ces-

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Paul Latimer sation, Pharmacare would not cover it. Most physicians have always thought this policy was foolish. Considering that tobacco is the largest single cause of premature death and disease in our province, it makes sense to help those who want to quit be successful. The program will cost approximately $15 million to $25 million to implement, but will likely save money in the long run by helping ensure a healthier future for many in our province. It is generally less costly to prevent serious illness than to treat it once it occurs. According to our provincial health minister, right now more than 6,000 people die in our

province every year from tobacco use and the cost to our economy is roughly $2.3 billion a year including more than $600 million in direct health care costs. Although we have the lowest smoking rate in Canada at just under 15 per cent, that is still a staggering 550,000 people in our province who smoke and put themselves and their families at risk of many health complications such as several forms of cancer, stroke, high blood pressure, heart disease, emphysema and even dementia. Many people want to quit but find it very difficult without some extra support. Since it is a chemical addiction, it often takes more than simply will power to permanently butt out. Individuals with coexisting psychiatric disorders such as depression, ADHD or schizophrenia often have a particularly hard time quitting and need added help in order

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to be successful. I applaud the government’s decision to finally take a direct step toward offering some support in this area and joining a few other provinces already leading the way in this area, including Quebec, Prince Edward Island, the Yukon and Saskatchewan. If you want to quit smoking, I encourage you to go for it. Speak with your doctor and come up with a plan that will work for you. Use the tools that are available and enlist the help of those you love and trust. It may be difficult, but quitting smoking is possible. Not only will quitting improve your quality of life, but it will also increase your chances of having a long and healthy one. Paul Latimer is a psychiatrist and president of Okanagan Clinical Trials. 250-862-8141 dr@okanaganclinicaltrials.com

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The Kelowna chapter of Bicycles for Humanity hopes to collect its 2,500th bike during its annual bicycle roundup this weekend at St. Charles Garnier Church in Kelowna. The bike will be among 425 packed into a shipping container and sent to Africa later this year. Five such containers have already been sent. The bike collection also featured a silent auction and an old fashioned wiener and marshmallow roast over an open fire. The object of the round-up is to receive neglected two-wheelers that Kelowna residents store in garages and basements and rarely use. They are destined for the West African country of Ghana. Nurses, students and labourers in Ghana often have to walk five to 10 km to get to patients, school or work. Often a bicycle allows its owner to pedal from poverty. Any adult bike in reasonable condition can be dropped off at the Benvoulin Road church. It costs about $30 per bicycle for shipping so the group welcomes donations. Bicycles for Humanity started in Kelowna and now has 10 chapters in Canada plus chapters in U.S., Australia and Holland. The charitable group has no offices, no paid staff and no professional fundraisers, so every penny raised goes to shipping bicycles to impoverished nations.

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he Seniors Outreach Services Society will hold the annual Seniors Safety Fair on Thursday, June 16, from 9 a.m. to noon. The safety fair will be held at the Trinity Baptist Church, 1905 Springfield Rd., at the corner of Spall and Springfield. The safety fair is a free public event that provides information to those 55+ on how they can protect themselves and their assets as they age. It focuses on the safety, health and overall well-being of seniors. This is a great opportunity for seniors and their families to meet with a range of service providers and to explore available community resources. From 9 to 10 a.m., there will be a feature presentation by Dr. Mary Ann Murphy, entitled the Upside of Ageing. Murphy is a professor at UBC Okanagan, and has many years of extensive practice working with seniors and their families. From 10 a.m. to noon, browse through the display booths from over 40 seniors’ focused organizations and businesses, and participate in interactive demonstrations. The mission of the Seniors Outreach Services Society is to enhance the quality of life for seniors in our community. The society is a federally registered charity.

In its ongoing work, the society collaborates with other organizations to better serve the needs of seniors. There has been tremendous growth in the Sharen use of the society’s proMarteny grams and services over the past few years. With the ever-increasing elderly population in the Okanagan, and the decline in available services targeted towards seniors, it’s important for organizations that cater to seniors to create partnerships. Through these partnerships they can fill the gaps in services geared towards seniors, as well as sustaining programs already operating. The society feels that it is very important to come together as a community to offer the best services and programs to the elderly. The doors for the Seniors Safety Fair open at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 16, and the coffee will be on. There will be door prizes, draws, and refreshments provided. Bring your friends and come join us for this fun, informative event. For more information call the Seniors Outreach Services Society at 250861-6180. Sharen Marteny is a services consultant for seniors in Kelowna.

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Outstanding and rarely viewed works from the past and present are represented in the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus Fina gallery’s summer exhibition, Male Perspective: Images of Men by Men. Currently on display in the FIN building gallery until Aug. 12, the art from UBC’s Public Art Collection is organized by campus curator Susan Belton. “There are a number of works in our collection that are good pieces, but they rarely get seen because of either challenging imagery or other restrictive factors,” said Belton. A similar show last year called Female Perspective: Images of Women by Women, was well received. This year’s Male Perspective is a companion show, bringing together images of men by men. “This is a good opportunity to see some of the lesser-known works from the collection,” said Belton, who organized both

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global citizenship by Vernon artist Cory Fuhr, part of the Male Perspective art exhibit at UBCO’s Fina gallery. shows. “They are strong works, and it is good to get them out of the collection room to be viewed once again. “They hang well together because they resonate with an interesting reflection on the male perspective.” The artists are past students and graduates from the visual arts program, and the works range from almost three decades old

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CUISINE from Jude’s kitchen earth wind fire Two of my favourite foods are at their best right now: B.C. prawns and local asparagus, so I’m in heaven. Add to that an upcoming visit to Kelowna from some of the best chefs in this province, and life couldn’t get much better. They will be collaborating with top local chefs, who are among the best in Canada, and the top upcoming young chefs, with their fresh creativity, and you can be certain that the eats at the Nature Trust of B.C. fund-raiser, Earth Wind Fire 2011, will be scrumptious. Hosted by executive chef Stuart Klassen of the Delta Grand, the Canadian Culinary Junior Team and chefs from Culinary Team B.C. will be sizzling for the Sat., June 18 event at the Grand, along with local chefs Geoffrey Couper, Mark Filatow, Rod Butters, Bernard Casavant, and Willi Franz. Some of our top wineries will be pouring along with a sparkling wine reception by Summerhill; and beer from Okanagan Springs Brewery and Tree Brewing. Auction items include a 1,000-bottle Great Wall of B.C. Wine, and a tower of scotch, all assembled by Tom Kennedy, along with fun trips fishing, hiking, eating and drinking, and lots of other great items. This is a truly memorable evening, complete with live entertainment, and you know you’re helping a great cause. This year, the funds raised will go toward purchase of a 2,000-hectare Twin Lakes ranch near Penticton, which would help protect an extremely diverse chunk of natural Okanagan habitat into the future. If it can be purchased, it would become the third biodiversity ranch in the Okanagan to be owned by the Nature Trust, and would provide connectivity with the White Lake ranch. As a kid, I remember fishing trips to Twin Lakes with my Dad and how peaceful it was out on the water as we trolled for trout. It was a quiet opportunity to have a rare talk—unless the excitement of a fish on the line got in the way. On the drive there we’d pass through grasslands where the trill of the meadowlark thrilled me with its intricate notes and the smell of sunwarmed sagebrush and pine resin imprinted themselves on my brain and in my heart. Do your part to conserve some of this important Okanagan landscape and have an unforgettable evening at the same time. For tickets to Earth Wind Fire 2011, e-mail: rrivers@naturetrust. bc.ca; call her at: 1-866-288-7878, ext. 226 or for more details, go to: www.naturetrust.bc.ca You could even put in a bid on a copy of my new book, Jude’s Kitchen, as well as the local outdoor guide book I co-authored with Murphy Shewchuk, Okanagan Trips and Trails. Both are also available for purchase at local bookstores, the B.C. Wine Museum and Kelowna Museum.

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Spot Prawns with Salsa It’s the little extras, like Chef Stuart Klassen’s decision to char the lemons in this dish, that lift professional chefs’ dishes a step above home cooking—and that’s why we go out to dinner, right? And, it’s the sort of very special flavours and combinations you’ll also enjoy at Earth Wind Fire 2011. 2 lemons 1 lb. (454 g) B.C. spot prawns 1 tbsp. (15 ml) olive oil salt and pepper, to taste

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Char the lemons by cutting them in half and placing each, flesh side down, on a hot barbecue until the flesh is charred. Shell and clean the prawns. Bring a pot of water to simmering and squeeze in the juice from two charred lemon halves.

Add the prawns and blanche for two minutes. Remove the prawns and set aside to cool. Once cool, toss them with salt, pepper and olive oil. To make the salsa, slice an English cucumber lengthwise as thin as possible, then stack two layers together and slice again lengthwise, creating long, thin strips, like spaghetti. Cut these across to make small dice. Cut the pepper into large wedges, remove all the membrane and slice them into thin strips. Cut across the thin strips to make small dice. Mince the cilantro and put it all into a small mixing bowl. Squeeze the juice from the other charred lemon over the mixture and season it with salt and pepper, to taste. Toss it all together. To make won ton crisps, cut the won ton wrappers diagonally to make triangles and heat an inch of vegetable oil in a shallow pan to fry them. Remove when crisp and brown, then drain them on absorbent paper, sprinkling with salt. Stu recommends using Sriracha brand hot sauce, which comes in a squeezable bottle, to squeeze a pattern on the serving plate, then put the salsa in the centre of the plate and arrange the prawns and crisp, salted won tons on top. Serves 5.

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

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

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

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Antigua lives up to tourist brochure sun-sand-water hype Antigua from A28 There are no mongooses on the island to kill the snakes. In addition, a coalition of six conservation groups working through the Antiguan Racer Conservation Project has aided the snake’s recovery by eradicating hundreds of invasive black rats that once lived on Great Bird and other nearby islands. Antigua—14 miles by 11 miles in size—is known for its 365 beaches of powdery sand that make it a very alluring place. That’s one for every day of the year if you believe the PR, and all are open to the public, tourist brochures point out. The island is a beachcentered destination that lives up to the sun-sandand-water hype. It has ultra-luxurious resorts and restaurants, as well as more modest accommodations. It is also known for its once-mighty forts and colonial naval bases, its sugar cane and pirating past, its yachting, and its love of cricket. It is especially popular with Europeans. Antigua—pronounced an-TEE-gah— has no central tourist destination. St. John’s is the capital city with a cluster of restaurants, shops and docks for cruise ships. The resorts and tourist attractions are spread across the island with hundreds of coves, bays and slivers of sand (some accessible only by boat). Dickenson Bay on the island’s northwest coast is the epicenter of the island’s beach activity. The mile-long beach is one of Antigua’s most-developed strips with hotels surrounded by gardens plus beach bars and restaurants and water-sports concessions. It is a place for wind surfing, water skiing, parasailing, sail boats, jet skis and snorkeling. There is a stellar reef foffshore. It gets big crowds to watch the sunset. There are plenty of other special Antiguan beaches. Half Moon Bay on the island’s southeast corner features a 1-mile crescent of pink sand and some say it one of the prettiest beaches on the island. It is now a national park. It is a little off the beaten path but worth the trek. On the south-central

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The slothful joys of Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast Melissa Allison CONTRIBUTOR

The Caribbean coast of Costa Rica is known for reggae music, Jamaican food and an edgy vibe that occasionally spills over into violence. To us, it sounded like an adventure to spice things up after a week on the more popular Pacific coast of this Central American country. In small towns a couple hours south of Puerto Limon, where Columbus docked for 17 days in 1502, my husband, David, and I found reggae music blasting out of bars and the best food we had tasted anywhere in the country. But edginess? Not at all. If anything, the Caribbean was a calmer, cooler version of Costa Rica’s Pacific side—and with a lot fewer people. Aside from a raccoon who kept getting too close—and who nipped another hiker’s finger while trying to grab her daypack—the Caribbean coast was all about being happy and lazy.

“Do you see this smile? Everyone here has it, and it’s real!” enthused Pierre St-Jacques, a transplant from Quebec, Canada, who, with his wife, Marise Vincent, runs the Blue Conga Hotel in Puerto Viejo. When we arrived a few hours before checkin, Marise recommended we borrow the hotel’s bicycles for a 15-minute ride to the Jaguar Rescue Center. Ahhh. The slowness of the bicycles, the coolness of the air—and the slothfulness of the sloths at the Jaguar Rescue Center. We had found our coast. The Jaguar Rescue Center has no jaguars now, but was named after a baby jaguar that it tried unsuccessfully to rescue in 2007. Run by a European couple who started by collecting snakes, it quickly became a popular place to drop off all sorts of sick and injured animals. Snakes have never been a favorite for us, and we were kind of over monkeys by the time we got there. Cute as they are, monkeys can be like hun-

gry raccoons—aggressive. On our first afternoon in a little rental cabin on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast a week earlier, a capuchin monkey had raided our kitchen for a banana. Mostly, it was hilarious— until it brought friends, and they bared their teeth at us. No, the sloths were our thing. Called “osos perezosos” in Spanish, which means “lazy bears,” they have soulful eyes peering out of pointy faces and an owl-like ability to rotate their heads to see tourists cooing all around them. A volunteer named Drew Domkus explained the difference between two- and three-toed sloths, which goes beyond their number of digits. Threetoed sloths sport dark eye masks. Two-toed sloths are browner and move more quickly, which is not to say fast. They can reach the speed of a briskly walking human if really motivated. Mostly, though, all sloths creep along at a sub-leisurely pace, moving even their arms and heads so slowly that they

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A TWO-TOED SLOTH hangs from a bush at the Jaguar Rescue Center near Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica. appear sick or drugged or both. Then they sleep for hours from all the exertion. Although their ancestors used to be quite large, sloths these days are the size of small dogs. They are in the same order of animals as anteaters and have surprisingly soft fur, as we learned when Drew let us touch them. Sloth fur only appears wiry and coarse—an off-

putting quality they enhance in the wild by harboring moss and insects, so they look as unappetizing as slow-moving compost heaps. (The rescue sloths were clean.) For the rest of the week, we craned our necks at every lump of brown in a tree in what turned out be a vain attempt to spot a sloth in the wild. We searched for them at Cahuita National Park, a 2,600-acre gem that juts into the ocean by the small town of Cahuita. There

were capuchin monkeys in the trees, big silvery spiders in the bushes and— one hiker assured us—a yellow eyelash viper nestled near the path. But no sloths. We even looked for sloths at breakfast, but instead were shown—by one of Costa Rica’s many warm and welcoming locals—fresh nutmeg and a brilliant green frog with spots. The frog was covered in a hallucinogenic slime, he told us by twirling a finger near his ear

and saying “loco.” So, on our last day in Cahuita, we canceled a morning snorkeling trip because of rain and rough seas and opted instead for a sure bet: Aviarios Sloth Sanctuary. Although people travel from all over the world to visit that particular sanctuary, we did not expect it to trump our love-at-firstsight sloth experience atj the Jaguar Rescue Center. Somehow, it was better. We were not allowed to touch the sloths, which made sense after we heard about the illnesses humans have brought them in the past. Instead, we took a canoe trip through the sanctuary’s outdoor refuge, where a guide pointed out several sloths in the wild—including a mother hanging high above our heads, teaching her baby to find leaves. It was a sweet ending to our Caribbean stay, which had been far more laid back than the guidebooks indicated, based on the region’s distant and recent past. The Caribbean side of Costa Rica has a sad hisSee Costa Rica A31

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Montezuma is a relatively isolated burg of 250 souls during the rainy season, which runs from May until November. But come December, the population explodes as foreign and Costa Rican tourists flock there to walk the beaches, swim beneath waterfalls and practice yoga in lush settings. As it was, Montezuma could not rival the sloths and low-key vibe of Costa Rica’s Caribbean side.

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BEFORE THE ROADS improved, daredevil surfers used to travel for days to reach big waves on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast. These surfers are headed for relatively mild surf in Cahuita, on the country’s Caribbean side. A word about schedules in Costa Rica: Breathe. We found conflicting departure times for buses, and one ferry schedule for tourists said

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tourists than the Caribbean—partly because it does not have a reputation for crime, and partly because it is dry in the winter, when the Caribbean

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Childcare Child care provider for evenings/weekends for one toddler. child safe & ﬁrst aid an asset. please contact 250-300-5517 Spots Available in my Rutland Home.Mon-Fri. Call (250)7651363

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Obituaries

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Try a part-time job 2 days a week as a Food or Liquor Product Demonstrator! Great for Seniors, Retirees & Mature Adults! Do you enjoy talking to people & know how to do basic cooking? This job is for you and is perfect for men & women. Must be available on both Fri & Sat from 11am- 6pm (& some Sun). Requirements: As a Freelance Contractor, you must be a go-getter able to work on your own, be able to carry medium weight equipment into stores & own a car. Must be well groomed, be bondable & be fully ﬂuent in English. Pay starts at $10/hr. Training via DVD at no charge Call JMP Marketing at 1-800-991-1989, local 30. JMP Marketing Services, BC’s most reliable demo company since 1979.

Obituaries

BAUDAIS, CONSTANCE MARGARET MITZIE Passed away on Monday, May 30, 2011 at the age of 93 years. No service by request. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springﬁeldfuneralhome.com 250-860-7077.

CORRECTION MEADS, HAROLD ALBERT It is with profound sadness that the family of Harold Albert Meads announce his sudden passing on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at Kelowna General Hospital with his loving wife Clara at his side. There will be a Memorial Service for Harold on Monday, June 6, 2011 at 11:00 am at Grace Lutheran Church located at 1162 Hudson Road, Kelowna, BC with Pastor Ed Skutshek ofﬁciating. There will be a luncheon to follow the service at the church. Cremation arrangements in care of Everden Rust Funeral Services, (250) 860-6440. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.everdenrust.com

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U-Haul Company of Canada Ltd. (British Columbia) is currently looking for a dealer in West Kelowna

U-Haul not only pays the highest commissions in the industry- (22%) on average-but we pay them on time, every time. Our dealers can count on us, as they have for more than a half century. Our commission rate for full time, full line automated dealer (rents all U-Haul equipment and open 7 days a week) is: • New top notch equipment available for self moving customers • Rent and sell an array of moving-related equipment and accessories • People assigned to provide total service to your own dealership

• Dealer Web site offers online store, message boards and other resources

If you are interested please call:

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Employment

Help Wanted

CAUTION

Dozer & excavator operators required by a busy Alberta oilﬁeld construction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have constructed oilﬁeld roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-723-5051.

LANDSCAPE labourer req’d for mowing, yard maintenance etc. Applicant must be of good charactor. We do criminal checks & drug testing. Must have clean drivers abstract & drive standard. Wage to be negot. Health beneﬁts, after probation period. Apply to (250)-979-8274

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. CONNECT A PHONE INC. Owe another telephone service money? We can help! We are the most affordable reconnection service. Call Toll Free 1-877-769-6111

Career Opportunities

JANITORIAL Firm is looking for Daytime (Sunday to Wednesday) cleaning staff to work at a RCMP station in Kelowna. Must be experienced and either have or submit to a ‘enhanced’ clearance. starting wage of $13.50 hr Contact cleaningco@shaw.ca or call 765-6708

Career Opportunities

Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services FOOD COUNTER ATTENDANTS Frankie’s Burger Enterprises Inc. dba Fatburger hiring for their location in Kelowna, BC. Food Counter Attendants, Wages $11.05/hr, 40hrs/week + beneﬁts. Apply by fax: 604-637-8874 or by Email: fatburgerhr@hotmail.com

Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services ROOM Attendant 40 hrs/wk, $13.00/hr 1-2 years experience High School education Knowledge of English language -Physically demanding -Must have positive attitude, able to work under pressure with detailed work habits Reply: Best Western Hotel 2402 Hwy 97 N, Kelowna, BC V1X 4J1 Email: rosemary@bwkelowna.com

SUMMER WORK I m m e d i a t e openings, $17base/ appt ,Conditions apply, no exp. nec., training given, 448-1132 www.summeropenings.ca

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MATCON Matcon Construction Ltd. a leading Okanagan based Underground Civil Contractor is currently hiring experienced S Superintendents, S Pipe Foreman, S Equipment Operators S Pipelayers and Labourers. Competitve wages and beneﬁts are available.

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Classified Sales The Kelowna Capital News is a community newspaper with a distribution of over 50,000 copies serving the communities of the Central Okanagan every Sunday, Wednesday and Friday. We are currently looking for a classified advertising sales representative to work in our fast paced office. The ideal candidate must be motivated and take the initiative to build relationships to help grow their clients business. You must be able to work well under the pressure of deadlines and be a team player able to drive and increase revenues. Excellent inter-personal skills as well as being highly organized are a must. The Kelowna Capital News is part of the Black Press Group, the leading independent newspaper publisher in Canada. If you are interested in a rewarding challenge and would like to be part of a successful team please submit your resume with cover letter to: Rachel Dekker Office Manager, Kelowna Capital News 2495 Enterprise Way Kelowna, BC V1X 7K2 fax: 250-862-5275 email: rdekker@kelownacapnews.com Closing date for submissions: June 8, 2011

We thank all applicants, but only under consideration will be contacted.

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Intro to Health Care, & Philosophy & History of Continuing Care Communication Skills for the Health Care provider Techniques and Skills for Dementia Care - a Certiﬁcate Course Home Support • Assisted Living CPR Level C • InterRAI FoodSafe • Basic Medications Clinical Experience - Intermediate Care, Extended Care, Community Care • Personal and Professional Development of the Caregiver • Job Search, Resume, Interview Skills

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Employment

Services

Janitorial

Trades, Technical

Financial Services

Drywall

Gutters & Downspouts

EXP’D Janitors req’d for Public washroom cleaning,& carpet in Kelowna. Transportation req’d. Start at $12.48/hr. Send Resume to evergreenbuildingmaintenance@gmail.com Fax:250-764-6460 P:250-764-6466

Industrial Electricians

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OPEN ROAD is hiring a STORE MANAGER for our Westbank store. Open Road is a motorcycle concept store specializing in motorcycle apparel and accessories. We are looking for an individual who has previous management experience, is mature, and has a passion for the retail industry. Please submit resume by fax: 403-255-2641 OR via email to info@openroadbikegear.com

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BOBCAT/Mini Excavator Serv Soil/ rock installs, postholes, footings, grading 250-470-2598 PAUSCH Equipment Kubota Kx161-3. Excavator day/week /month. Rentals.250-470-8688

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

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

Land Clearing

Floor Reﬁnishing/ Installations QUALITY Floors layed by Hooksnapped Flooring installation. 250-869-2125

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

Garden & Lawn

Floor Reﬁnishing/ Installations

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

Home Repairs

SMALL EXCAVATOR for hire. Fruit tree removal & water/sewer lines.864-0696 Reza

Floor Reﬁnishing/ Installations

Countertops

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

Fencing

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

DCR. Reno’s, Kitchens, Baths Flooring/concrete/wood/decks/ stairs. Free est 250-862-1746 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

WELL BUILT CONSTRUCTION

ALL KINDS OF FENCES, 6x8 Cedar panels starting @ $65. Gates & custom orders, staining 250-491-4622 www.akf.ca BUY DIRECT! Fence Panels, Fencing, Siding, Decking, Rough Lumber, Posts & Beams. 1-800-838-6036 or 250-546-6038, CEDAR Panels, Gates, Custom fencing & Decks. Quality Workmanship Repair & Reno’s Josef 250-864-7755.

1-1-1- All Exterior Hedge & Tree Specialist. Downsizing, pruning, artistic shaping & removing of hedges & trees. Ins. Call Dave, 250-212-1716 $29.95 “Lawn Cutting Great rates on all yard work.Fence repair & Painting250-863-7539 Edging Cedars - buy direct from grower, 6ft.-10 for $200, We deliver, Budget Nurseries, toll free 1-866-498-2189, www.budgetnurseries.com GORDON’S Quality Lawn Care. Spring Special.12% off aerating/dethatching. 250-863-8935 I WANT TO CUT Your Lawn! Plain & simple, your lawn needs cutting, and I cut lawns. I’m asking for your business, and in exchange, you will receive both excellent value and exceptional service, GUARANTEED! Weekly maintenance, power raking, pruning, aerating, spring clean-ups, etc. Senior’s discounts, all inquiries welcome! 250-878-7283 ...Common Sense Yard Care... KELOWNA LAWN & Irrigation. Spring start-up and repairs. Gerry at 250-769-8717 LITZ LAWN CARE, weekly mowing, fertilizing, pwr. raking, hedge trimming & gen. yrd. clean-ups. Free Est. 764-6404 TAM’S Gardening. Clean-ups/ Maint. Planting, weeding, pruning & more. 250-575-3750 Top quality topsoil, garden mix bark mulch, sand & gravel, decorative rock. Ensign Bros. Pickup Mon-Sat 250-769-7298 TOP SOIL $20/yd. Compost Mix $35/yd., Ogogrow, Gravel, Rocks, Mulches 250-868-3380

Contractors

UNIVERSAL DETAILING & DISASTER INTERVENTION RESTORATION

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

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) MJB ELECTRIC Residential & commercial repairs and service work. Data cabling & phone 250-212-5610

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Contractors

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

Professional Sanding & Finishing. Dustless Sanding System. Supply & Install of all ly atural 250-470-7406 N The Best types of Hardwood.

www.elitehardwoodﬂoors.ca

Landscaping #1 STOP FOR ROCKS. www.bcrocks.com. Please call 250-862-0862 ASPEN LANDSCAPING, irrigation, retaining walls, pavers, No HST. 250-317-7773. BARK MULCH Fir or Cedar,$20 per yard. Delivery available. Shavings and Sawdust available. 250-8386630. Edging Cedars - buy direct from grower, 6ft.-10 for $200, We deliver, Budget Nurseries, toll free 1-866-498-2189, www.budgetnurseries.com EMERALD Cedars, Grown in Kelowna. 5-7 Ft Tall $15 - $20 Each 250-764-5262

FULL landscaping, rock walls, soil screening. Tremblay’s Excavating. 250-979-8033 GLM Landscaping & Irrigation 12% Discount!!! Custom landscaping 250-864-5450 MADHAR Landscaping & Maint. Mowing, hedge trimming, shrub pruning, fertilizing, irrigation repair, small tree & shrub removal & planting. OgoGrow & Bark Mulch. Call 250-212-1024

Services

Pets & Livestock

Pressure Washing

Pets

OKANAGAN Pressure Washing. Commercial/ Residential. Fully insured. 14 years exp. Call Dave at 250-491-1336

Rooﬁng & Skylights GERMAN MASTER ROOFER. Over 30yrs exp. on all kinds of roofs. New Reroof & Repair. Tradesman + Best price Warranty. Free estimate. Call Steffen, 250-863-8224 Master & Visa.Card www.teamgerman.com. RYDER ROOFING LTD. Free est, ‘From a hole in your roof to a whole new roof.’ 250-7653191. TERRY’S Rooﬁng. Tar & Gravel repairs, re-roofs & new, specialize in torch on. Call 250-718-5429

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

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LARRY’S LITTLE DUMPER We haul little loads of anything, landscaping materials, & Junk to the dump. 250-7181114

ERIK the STUDENT Rubbish, Tree Removal/ Lawn Care Hauls from $39.99 & up

KENNEL & GROOMING BUSINESS FOR SALE Located on 5.4 beautiful acres with 3 bedroom home. Can be viewed at refreshingpaws.com PUREBRED Standard size black Poodle Puppies. $600. Very Smart & Affectionate. Call 250-768-7869, 250-4702422 PURE Chihuahua puppies, 2-males, beautiful coloring, vet checked & shots, ready now. $550. each. 250-309-0095.

Merchandise for Sale

Building Supplies

250-859-9053

Quality Patio Covers @ reasonable prices. www.glaluminumpatiocovers.com

Sand/Gravel/Topsoil

RENOVATING kitchen cabinets, sink. $950.00 obo 250-490-2826 shadowsdm@shaw.ca

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

Sundecks

Steel Buildings. Factory Discounted/Canadian Certiﬁed. 33x39 Reg $19,100 Now $13,700; 54x99 Reg $65,600 Now $46,800. w w w. s u n w a r d s t e e l . c o m Source# 1KD 800-964-8335

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

Tiling

$100 & Under

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

SPACE-saving computer stand, steel,beige/rollers easy asem.$50 vkelowna@mail.nu Frigidaire Fridge Good condition. $50 (250)765-9787 Rocker Recliner $95 (250)762-7223

Tree Services

Misc Services

1-1-1- All Exterior Hedge & Tree Specialist. Downsizing, pruning, artistic shaping & removing of hedges & trees. Ins. Call Dave, 250-212-1716 ROB’S Tree Care Ltd 1975. For all your tree care needs. Ins. & Cert. WCB. 212-8656 STANS CHIPPING. Tree Removal & Chipping. Free Est. 808-2447. Licensed & Insured.

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

Trucking/ Bull Dozing

Moving & Storage

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

✔ AAA Best Rates Moving $59+.

English Springer Spaniels CKC Reg. Puppies Champ lines, tails docked, vet checked, 1st shots, guaranteed. Home raised, well socialized. Ready June 12. $1,200. peterandskye@gmail.com (250) 392-1440 Williams Lake

$200 & Under Computer System, Windows Internet ready Excellent Cond. $200. 250-869-2363 Kelowna LazyBoy Rocker Recliner $125 (250)762-7223

$300 & Under Computer Laptop, Windows, Wireless, Excellent Condition, $300. 250-869-2363 Kelowna

Farm Equipment

Painting & Decorating

*HAY-SALES-GUARANTEED Quality Grass, Alfalfa, Mixed square bales, round bales & Silage bales. Delivery avail. (250)804-6081,(250)833-6763.

N.H. Bale Wagon, $1000., M.F. Baler, $250., M.F. 3 bottom plough $50., Hay Rake $50., J.D. Mower Conditioner, $1000.; M.F. Manure Spreader, $250.; Post Pounder $300.; Wood Splitter $300.; M.F. Tractor 245 & Bucket, $5000.; Dozer with Blade, $400.; Front & Rear Forks $300.; International Backhoe 3pt hitch attachment $6000.; 2 horse Trailer, $6000.; Reel Mower $50.; Cattle Squeeze $500.; Diamond Tooth Harrows $50.; Hay Moisture Tester $50.; Back Pack Sprayer $20. Gopher traps .50ea.; Pull behind sprayer for lawn tractor $250.; (250)546-3209

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Pets

Free Items

3 male Mini Dachshund, 1st shot, ready June 1st, $500 each. 250-260-4074. Australian Shepherd/Border Collie X. Blue Merle pups. $500. 250-469-3678

CONCRETE Allen Blocks. Gyproc pieces (new) Aged horse manure. South East Kelowna. 250-764-9401 FREE Admiral Dryer. Good Condition call (250)765-9787 Free pickup, aluminum, windows, wire, pipe from reno’s & batteries. 250-717-0581 FREE P/U- Appliances, Rads, Batteries, Old machinery, vehicles. Harley 778-821-1317 FREE: Sofa & chair, sturdy wood frame with mid blue cushions. Westbank area. Call 250-768-4184 KITTENS. 3 orange long hair, 2 black med hair, all male. Litter trained, very affectionate. Call 250-300-0252

“Why Pay More” Short/Long Distance. Free Est. Res/Comm, 861-3400 FAMILY Movers. Moving? Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance trips. Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250-493-2687 NORTH END Moving Service Local/Long Distance. Free Estimates 250-470-9498

BRITCO Painting. Repaint Specialist. Over 25yrs exp. Brian, 250-470-7959

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

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

Window Cleaning BROTHERS Window Cleaning Res., Comm., Gutters, Painting. WCB Ins. 250-317-1029 Hands Free Maintenance. Window, gutters, yard maint, pressure wash. 250-718-2963

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay

BICHON FRISE PUPPIES 550.00 Mother ckc reg, Father purebread but not papered. 3 females, 2 males. Hyperallogenic, Non- Shedding. Family Breeder. Cash only please. Call 250-859-6233

Bichon Pups & Havanese Pups, Micro chipped, ﬁrst shots, dewormed, great dispositions. For more info and pricing call 250-832-4923, 250804-9924 POM Puppies, 1 males, 1 female, vet checked, shots, ready to go. $500ea. Call 250769-7086

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Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Rentals

Free Items

Misc. for Sale

Houses For Sale

Apt/Condo for Rent

Homes for Rent

Suites, Lower

MORTGAGES LOW RATES. 5YR. 3.89% VARIABLE 2.25% Trish at 250-470-8324

MILL CREEK ESTATES 1590/1588 Spall Rd.

Shared Accommodation

✮ FREE PALLETS ✮

Help yourself to pallets stacked at the front of the Capital News building located at 2495 Enterprise Way

(Next to Kelowna Chrysler)

Fruit & Vegetables FARM FRESH ASPARAGUS Bruce Duggan 250-766-2628 Garden Fresh Juicy Rhubarb also Oregengo & Chives Plants 250-768-2269

Firewood/Fuel APPLE wood, seasoned 1yr, heaping 3/4 ton PU load, delivered, Kel. $150. 250-762-7594

Furniture ANTIQUE dresser with 3 drawers and mirror. 34”w x 17”d x 71” high to top of mirror. Painted white. $95.00. Email picture available. Call 778-478-9282. ANTIQUE To MODERN Home Furnishings for all Budgets & Tastes. Come to OK Estates Furniture and More. 3292 HWY 97N (beside Sheepskin Boutique) Tue-Sat, 11-5. 250807-7775 okestates.ca BEAUTIFUL med oak dining set - table, 6 upholstered chairs/matching drapes, china cabinet & hutch, $800. Also Heintzman upright grand piano, $900. 250-763-8076

Garage Sales 2005 LINDAHL ST - Capri Area -June 4th&5th, 8AM-1PM Young People -NOT the same old junk! HUGE Garage Sale! Sat. Jun 11. 8am-1pm. 443 Merriﬁeld Road (N. Rutland). Furniture, tools, toys, clothing, household items, treasures. WESTSIDE Yard Sale Sat.June 4th-9-2pm@1525 Westside Road, Misc Items, Used Truck Tires

Garden Equipment DEER PROBLEMS? Problem solved! Bobbex Deer repellent available in Canada. Easy, economical, safe. Available at local garden centres. Dealer inquiries welcome. Ask for BOBBEX. www.bobbex.ca

Heavy Duty Machinery 1984 International Dresser TD15C, 4 way blade, $32,000. 1958 D8 Cat, recent work to clutches & brakes, runs great, $8500. 250-558-9096 Vernon A-**Special** 53’ insulated makes Great Shop! Only $7200 freight included! And 40’HC $2800. No Rust! STEEL SHIPPING Containers/Bridges 20’40’45’53’ Used/Damaged Semi Trailers for Hiway & storage.Delivery BC and AB Call 24 hrs 1-866-528-7108 www.rtccontainer.com Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, caps, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc., All insurance in place to work on your property. 250-260-0217.

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

Misc. for Sale BRAND new 5 stage reverse osmosis water ﬁltration system. Retail price: $795. Now: $250. Call 250-863-1544 PURSIAN area rug, 12x15’, dark royal blue, red, camel background. Made by Woodward Grovenor & Co from England. Excl shape. Asking $500. Call 250-768-4002

Windows

$20 UP

Interior Doors

$20 UP

Exterior Double French Doors $499 UP Exterior Prehungs

$110 UP

Custom Door Shop/Siding Installations/Kitchens & MORE!

Vernon 250-275-7377 Kelowna 250-862-3204 www.greenworks-home.ca

NEW JUNE AD TOPPERS!! Do you want your ad to stand out from the rest? Pick from our great selection of June Toppers for your ad! Only $1/issue! Call a Classiﬁed Representative TODAY at 250-763-7114 or email classiﬁed@kelownacapnews.com RIGIDFOAM Insulation, 2 x 5 10/ bundle $15ea bundle. Call 250-862-8682, 1660 Cary Rd

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

Mobile Homes & Parks ✰

You’ll Get the Best buy from our factory outlet featuring Palm Harbor Homes. Show Homes at 1680 Ross Rd. www.accenthomes.ca (250)-769-6614 Home packages available for your land or we have spaces/pads available. Bank/Credit Union Financing approved product. Done right installations and genuine service for over 40 years. THOUSANDS IN OPTIONS FREE!! Canada’s largest builder, SRI Homes are offering unbelievable discounts. Call or visit Lake Country Modular Homes Inc., conveniently located next to SRI’s Winﬁeld Factory. Custom designs, factory tours, expert advice & service. Call Alan or Robert toll free at 1-866-7662214 www.LCMhomes.com WHOLESALE FACTORY DIRECT. Manufactured, Modular & Park models. Tremendous savings. Luxurious 1512 sq. ft home including delivery and installation only US $109,950. Many other plans available. The Home Boys 877-976-3737 509-4819830 or www.hbmodular.com We will beat ANYONE’S price!

Sporting Goods

Mortgages

REMINGTON M700 7-08 Buckmaster Camo $749, Ruger M77 Hawkeye SS/Syn, All Weather .338, $799. SKS’s, Glock, SIG. Weber & Markin, The Best Little Gun Shop Around. 4-1691 Powick, Kel. 250-762-7575. Tues-Sat, 10-6.

Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and reﬁnances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1-888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca

Tools

RV Sites

Granite Top Industrial Table Saw. 1yr old. $800 Firm. Excell. cond. (250)212-3456

Real Estate Acreage for Sale 3 Acres, Whitevale Area, Lumby. Flat, trees, drilled well, gas/hydro to driveway. Price $230,000.00 + HST OBO. 250-547-6932.

5.4 Acres, 3 bdrm home with attached 1 bedroom suite PLUS income potential, see

www.refreshingpaws.com

Will consider trade for smaller home in Kelowna area.

Apt/Condos for Sale 1bd 1bth, 2nd ﬂr pool, to view www.comfree.com #249559 $129,888 250-492-8915 2BD, 2bth, 1500sq’, bright top ﬂr corner unit, great loc. MLS $199,900. Betsy Price, RE/ MAX Kelowna. 250-212-5520 HOLLYWOOD Station, 1182 sq’, 2bd, 2bth, 2 ug prking, SS, tile, many upgrades. $244, 500. $10,000 down. Balance mortgage for 5yrs at 4%. $1038.31/mo. 250-762-3966

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

Houses For Sale ******* OKHomeseller.com Where smart sellers meet smart buyers! View Thompson Okanagan properties for sale.// Selling? No Commission. (250) 545-2383 or 1-877-291-7576 3bdrm heritage hse, in Lumby On large lot. Near all amens. $219,900. 250-547-9659 3bdrm house. Shuswap River view 1.03 acres, beautiful garden, privacy. New roof, RV storage, lrg shop w/garage. $359,900. (250)838-7929 view COURT ORDERED SALE. 3Bdrm+den Family Home. 2 baths, lrg fenced yard, garage, Nice area.$315,000 Lloyd 250215-5607 MacDonald Realty

RIVERFRONT RV lots in SHUSWAP FALLS RV RESORT, Lots of amenities. Priced to sell only, $119,000 call Brian 250-862-5289

Rentals Acreage 3 Acres pasture for lease. Irrigation,great for horses.Central $200. 212-7322, or 765-0085

Apt/Condo for Rent 1 bdr. ste. in Dilworth area w/private entry, off st. parking. Built-in breakfast nook & large storage room. $760/month incl. util, cable, wiﬁ. Suitable for 1 person only. Avail Jul 1. (250) 762-7173

1 BD, lower suite, Glenrosa, full kitchen, lvng rm, bdrm, private laundry. $725 + DD. Cable and utils incl. NP, NS, lady pref. 250-768-4250 or 250-212-3251. 2BD full lower ﬂr of house, Westbank, new reno’s, carpet & paint, lrg priv fenced yard, $775. Gary 250-768-4383 A-1 Condo Winﬁeld area, 2bdrm, 1.5 bath, 1025 sq/ft fully furn’d with 5appl, avail Sept 1- April 30. $1800. N/S, N/P. 1 month DD. Perfect for student. 403-803-2577 BELGO AREA, Rutland Rd. South. 2bd, $900 + hydro, f/s, NO PETS, bus route, Avail. now. 250-491-3345, 869-9788

BROCKTON MANOR.

2bd, starting @ $850 incl. parking & utilities. 1Bdrm, starting @ $700 (250)-860-5220 COSTCO AREA 3BD, 2bth, $1450/mo + hydro, ug prking avail, $30/stall. NP. Avail immed. 250-869-9788 DOWNTOWN, 2bd. New reno. Close to lake & bus 778-2140087 or 778-753-4656

FAIRLANE CRT. Close to shopping & bus route,

2BD/3BD APARTMENTS

Heat & hot water incl. New adjustable rates. Call (250)-860-4836

PARKINSON REC area. 2bd, 2bth,5appl,busroute,avail now $1150/mth. 1 sml pet ok. Ref’s req’d & DD. Call 250-868-0726

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

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

Commercial/ Industrial 1000 sq. ft. Office Trailer fully serviced on fenced 1/2 acre. Zoned Heavy Industrial Including Auto Wrecking. $2500 + triple net. Central Westside Location 250-769-7424 1/2 - 4 acre serviced, fenced industrial lots for lease. Light, heavy or industrial use including auto wrecker & storage. 7000sq’ serviced coverall shelter for storage or workspace or build to suit. Westbank Industrial Park. 250-769-7424 900SF Warehouse/ Office w/600sf. mezzanine & 12’x20’ overhead door, incl. 10’x20’ fnc’d. area, $1000/mo.+tax. 250-258-6566 HWY 97 North, 1500-3300sq’ of ind. space & compound+ 1acre of industrial fenced yard. 250-765-3295, 250-860-5239 HWY Front avail at 1694 Ross Rd Ship/rec doors, prking C1 2000sqft. $2500 TN. 769-6614 LEATHEAD Rd. I-4 5400sqft.Warehouse. 1500sqft- Seperate Office. Fenced Land. Call (250)-212-2861

Duplex / 4 Plex 2BD & 3bd, College area, window blinds & appl incl. NP. July 1. 250-860-8583. 2bdrms w/d, yard, 2prking spots. Reno’d. Beautiful area. $875+ utils. Avail now. (250)470-0000 3BD, 2 full bths, carport, familyrm, newly reno’d, near school, shopping, July 1., $1250+all utils. NS pref, NP, NP, ND, fnc’d yard, call Henry, 250-712-0564 471 Hein Rd., 2bdrm, new paint, w/d, f/s, carport $950 +util., 505 Hein Rd 2bd also $875 Avail now 250-317-8844 4bdrm One level Spacious sm. family orient’ed.NP.$900 Scarboro Rd.(778)753-5009 Available June 15th 2bdrm + den 1.5 bath st ,fr, Quiet area 610 Katherine Rd $1000/mo 250-769-0109, 250-878-9970 Available June 1st 2bdrm + den 1.5 bath st, fr, Quiet area 610 Katherine Rd $1000/mo 250-769-0109, 250-878-9970

Homes for Rent 2BD & den, Glenmore. Gas ﬁreplace, fenced yard, close to trails, park & pond. Skating in winter. Aug 1 or sooner. $1200 /mo. Call 250-863-9177 300 Murray Cres. 3bd+den, close to all amens. June 15. Call 250-491-0568 3BD, near hospital, must care for fenced yard, July 1, $1150. Ref’s req’d. Call 250-860-6325 3BD up, $1300 incl utils, lndry. 2bd+den bsmt, $1000 incl utils. 380 Hardy Rd, Rutland. Ruth or Jai, 250-862-5756, Shiv, 250-864-6810 lve msg 4BED+DEN 2BATH BLACK_MTN $1250+Util. 250-869-8504 5appl. 2 decks.

A lrg clean 4bd house with bonus room & deck, incl DW, FS, micro, WD, CA, ug sprinklers, lrg yard & driveway, on quiet cul-de-sac, NP, NS. Avail immed.Glenmore area. $1550. Call 250-371-3382 RUTLAND. 2bd house, 1.5bth, avail now. 250-862-1025 RUTLAND. Main ﬂr, 2bd, air, DW, carport, shrd WD, ref’s, $975 + 2/3 utils. 250-765-5064 2BD 5Appl FP Patio Carport $1200 OR 3Bd 3Ba 5Appl Patio Dbl Gar $1600- 250-8601961 www.cdnhomeﬁnders.ca

ARE YOU BETWEEN HOUSES? Lower Mission, 2800sqft 3 bdrm, & large bonus room available for rent until Aug 13. Mostly furnished. 1 block from beach, backs onto park, 1 block from Mission Creek Greenway, 1 block to H2O Center, newly reno’d. $2600/mo incl utils. 250-764-6135

Ofﬁce/Retail 830sq’ street lvl Ofﬁce/Retail space w/washroom, fully reno’d. Exc DT loc., 500 blk Lawrence Ave. Lease req’d. 250-769-7281 eves HWY 97 North, 1800sq’ of retail, 1500-3300sq’ of indust. & compound. Rutland area. 2000sq’ Retail. 250-765-3295 or 250-860-5239 PRESTIGE PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SPACE 757 KLO ROAD, KELOWNA TURN KEY FULLY EQUIPPED INCLUDES FURNITURE, COMPUTERS AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY TO VIEW: CONTACT SCIMED RESEARCH AT INFO@SCIMED.CA OR PHONE 250764-7830

Recreation Beach cottages Mable Lake Lumby end, motorhome stalls w/ RV hook up. 250-542-3276.

Room & Board Need Safety, Security and Peace of Mind? TWIN MAPLES SENIOR HOME

Come and be a part of our Family! Private bdrms, beautiful gardens. Each bdrm has two pc ensuite. 24hr onsite staff, personal alarm system. Fresh cooked meals 3x a day plus snacks.

Shared accom in house $500 per month. includes everything. 250-868-1314 CLEAN Roommate. ND, ND, NP. AC. From $450/mth. 250860-8106, 250-718-5837

Storage BOAT, RV & Dry Storage Hwy 33 & 97, Prime space, cheapest in town!! 250-862-8682

Suites, Lower 1BD 4Appl Patio $750 Incl Util Cable Internet OR 2Bd 5Appl Full Bath $800 -250-860-1961 www.cdnhomeﬁnders.ca 1BD, avail now. Rutland. Near schools/shops. $650 incl utils. NP. bus route. 250-863-1302. 1BD bsmt suite, priv bath, you cook, furnished, bus rte. $600. Call 250-878-5013 1bdrm above grnd, spacious, bright, priv ent, sep patio, sep WD, gas FP, NS, NP. $800 incl utils. 250-762-9726 1Bdrm bsmt. $800+DD. includes Utils. Bus route, amenities. NS. NP suit mature quiet person.(250)763-8502 1BDRM, N.Glenmore W/O, Spacious, private entry, laundry, near UBCO, $900 incl utils. Call 250-868-8458 1BD w/den+sunroom, 1200 sq’, July 1st, priv ent, patio, WD, prking. Beautiful lake view, quiet cul-de-sac. $1050 incl utils +DD. NS, small dog ok. Mature couple. Call 250707-1006 2BD. Bright ste. all utils incl., 4appl., ns, np, $1000. Avail. now. 250-763-1924, 878-4225 2BD bsmt suite July 1, very close to Orchard Park, & Woodﬁre Bakery. incl F,S, W/D, priv drive, entry utils incl. NS, NP. $1050. 250-859-3510 2BD. Near Nesters. avail imd. 5appl, incl utils, cbl & wl int, sep ent., $900. 250-470-3449

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Cars - Domestic 1994 Cadillac Sedan DeVille. 90,000 kms. Showroom condition in and out. Aways garaged. Always Senior owned. 30 mpg hwy. No accidents. Drive anywhere, perfectly maintained. Sunroof and loaded. Not leather or Northstar. Offers to $4995.00. Call 250 763 3942

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Cars - Sports & Imports 1991 BMW 325i convertible. Mechanically sound, c/w winter tires on original rims. Asking $3625. 250-575-5017 2002 Kia Rio, 4-cyl, 5sp, great gas mileage, 239,000kms, $3275. 1 (250)545-0414

5TH Wheel 1991 Fleetwood 26.5 foot in good condition. Solar panel, new batteries. $7100. Ph. 250-4919289. Truck also for sale.

Scrap Car Removal $100 cash Paid for unwanted vehicles. Call Paul Haul (250)808-9593 1AA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Min $60 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 250-899-0460 SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equipment. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288

Sport Utility Vehicle 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser. If you like Land Cruisers, this one is a beauty and very reliable. Body in great condition, all wheel drive all the time, power windows and locks, seats seven. Asking $11,500. Call 250-491-8407 or e-mail kparnell@shaw.ca. 2004 Tracker ZR2, V6, loaded, 4WD, 81K, $11,995 obo. Call 250-860-5943

Trucks & Vans 1994 Truck & Canopy, diesel, 2 wheel Drive 147,000km Excellent condition. Fully equipped to pull RV Trailer. $6000 obo (250)765-2201 1999 GMC Sierra 1500 V6, 4.3L, 4x4, new tires, canopy, 5spd, good condition, 235k, asking $4500. 250-769-3525 2002 Ford 350 4dr dually lariet 7.3 litre, diesel, 135,600km, black, chipped, $17,500. 1979 Chev 5 ton cab over, 427 gas, Hiab, 13â&#x20AC;&#x2122; dump, 113,000km, great shape, $8500. 1978 3/4 ton wood/farm truck, 350 gas, posi lock rear, great tires, runs good, $400. Looking for 1 to 3 ton 4x4 ďŹ&#x201A;at deck dump (2005 or newer). (250)558-9096 Brett (Vernon) 2003 Ford F350, cr-cab, short box, diesel 4x4, std, high kms, $7995. obo (250)546-0994 2005 Ford Freestar Van. 86000 km. $8900 OBO. Excellent shape. 250-764-7610. 2006 Chev 2500HD, crew cab 4x4, loaded 6liter gas, 105KM. $15,900 obo. 250-307-0002 2006 Mazda B3000, V6, auto, ext cab, air, only 50,000kms, $8950. 250-545-9102.

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THE VILLAGE Heights houses include two-storey walkout ranchers and bungalow walkouts, each with a two-car garage and ninefoot high ceilings on the main floor. CONTRIBUTED

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Value and location optimized at new Kelowna subdivision Bobbi-Sue Menard CONTRIBUTOR

The views and value at Village Heights in The Ponds neighbourhood keep drawing in new home buyers. Shorestone Homes has sold more than onethird of the original lake view homes available and will now open a new showhome on a limited basis starting Sunday, June 5, with a grand opening set for June 11 and 12. “People who are buying really like the value and the location,” said Scott Aaltonen, with Shorestone Homes.

“Buyers are looking to go back to the grassroots of buying a home, good value, good location…a home that fits their needs.” The Village Heights houses include two storey walkout ranchers and bungalow walk-outs, each with a two-car garage. The views from the main and second floors are panoramic, while the main street frontages create an inviting streetscape of front verandas and varied roof lines. Aaltonen describes the architectural style as West Coast classic with a hint of East Coast

charm. White trim, stone and shake elements, with large windows and balanced proportions define the exterior aesthetics. Many of the two car garages are rear entry while the overall look of the neighbourhood is uncluttered yet detailed and welcoming. The new showhome at Village Heights is the Madison floor plan, a two-storey open concept design with a nine-foot ceiling on the main floor plus a walkout basement. The Madison has a top floor master suite with ensuite bathroom and walkin closet.

The master bedroom is truly a retreat with beautiful lake views. There are two more bedrooms upstairs while the laundry is on the same level for easy access. The main floor has a layout built for family and entertaining. There is a welcoming great room near the entry that can be customized to a generously sized den or a dining room. The home can be further customized with an optional half bath on the main floor. The kitchen features a large island, perfect for food prep and casual eat-

ing. Four stainless steel appliances and a large pantry complete the kitchen. The dining room and living room complete the main floor with the end wall of the space filled with windows and access to a deck that can handle a crowd. Finishing details can include granite countertops, under mount sinks,

creamy white baseboards, fireplaces and a mix of hardwood, tile and carpet flooring. The flexible space works for a wide range of homeowners, says Aaltonen. “People want a home that is easy to live in. This floor plan delivers that.” Village Heights is located in The Ponds.

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The Ponds is defined on its eastern and southern borders by Bellevue Creek. Jack Smith Lake punctuates the northern edge of the neighbourhood, and through the centre of the development are three more natural bodies of water. Walking trails lace the property with more planned in the future. Multiple city and neighbourhood parks provide more than ample recreation activities for residents at any stage of life. Shorestone Homes is the Phase 2 builder at The Ponds and Village Heights is the current main building project in the neighbourhood. Lakeview Madison homes in Village Heights have a starting price point of $397,700, plus HST. Village Heights is open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m.

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Fighting for free expression Ann Simmons CONTRIBUTOR

Bargain land and wide-open spaces drew Alan Kimble Fahey to Acton, Calif. A modest ranch house on a desert lot offered the outpost he sought. But then Fahey wanted to expand. So he began to build. And build. And build. A retired phone service technician, Fahey built a barn and moved in. He traded his motorcycle for a trailer and painted it to look like a rail car. He bartered other possessions for a dump-truck load of rocks and a 60foot workers’ lift. Then he sank 108 utility poles a dozen feet into the hard-packed Antelope Valley ground. Reinforced steel beams came next. A giant tower began creeping skyward. A wing sprouted off the tower. Then another. Almost three decades later, Fahey, 59, was still working on what is now a sprawling, 20,000-squarefoot labyrinth of interconnected buildings he calls “Phonehenge West,” stopping only when he was

forced to. His structure, sitting on 1.7 acres, is set back from the street and slightly obscured by junipers and a eucalyptus. A dirt road leads in; Fahey uses a motorized cart to get around between his buildings. His closest neighbor is about 100 feet away. Fahey’s creation is composed of a hodgepodge of reddish buildings. The tower, now 70 feet high, juts above pepper trees and is adorned with Italian stained-glass windows. A winding Frenchinspired curved metal stairway meanders from the elevated barn to the ground. Bridges and ramps connect the buildings. People come from all over to take pictures. Glamour magazine recently used the tower as the setting for one of its fashion spreads. Fahey hopes that Phonehenge West might one day be unearthed by archaeologists, just like the English Stonehenge. But Stonehenge’s creators presumably didn’t have to worry about build-

ing codes. Los Angeles County code enforcers are now demanding that Fahey’s Phonehenge be torn down because of an array of building and fire code violations. The district attorney has charged Fahey with 14 criminal misdemeanor counts of maintenance of un-permitted properties and unlawful use of land, offenses that could carry a sentence of up to seven years in prison. Fahey has refused to settle the case, and a jury trial is set in Lancaster, Calif. The battle over Phonehenge West has sparked strong feelings in the Antelope Valley. The high desert is vast and desolate, offering large parched lots at relatively reasonable prices. Many residents view it as a kind of modern frontier. They moved to the area to escape the confines of urban living, and they buck at what they consider authoritarian restrictions and regulations. Truckers have been cited for keeping big rigs in their yards. Other residents have faced fines for storing cargo contain-

ers on their properties or keeping too much livestock. Local online forums and blogs are ablaze with complaints that code enforcers are overly aggressive. But perhaps none of the Antelope Valley’s many code violations is as spectacular as Fahey’s. His case has triggered an outpouring of support from those who share his defiance toward code enforcement.

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Adding those ‘dream’ features to a starter home Today’s first-time home buyers often aren’t satisfied with a starter home. They want it all, the house of their dreams, and they want it all now. The list of house feature wants doesn’t always match the long while the spending list is long and the budget is small. So how to purchase a home you can afford and incorporate any improvements you would like to make into your new mortgage? Most lenders offer what are called Purchase Plus Improvements. In your search for the perfect home, you may be coming up short—the house is in the perfect in size and location but may need an update such as new flooring or perhaps a new kitchen or bathroom. So negotiate your best price on the home purchase, but at the same time decide what you would like to do in terms of renovations or improvements. At that point, you will be required to obtain quotes for the work desired to be done. Those quotes are added to the purchase price and mortgage financing is based on the total cost of renovations plus the price of the home. As an example, the purchase price of a home $350,000 plus the cost of renovations estimated at $50,000. A property appraisal will confirm the home will

be worth $400,000 once the renovations have been completed. The down payment is then based on $400,000, which in this case would be five per cent, $20,000. The funds to purchase the home will be advanced at the house sale closing date. At this point, you own the home and can then proceed to have the renovations done in a timely matter. When the renovations are complete, a second appraisal is done, the lender will then advance the additional money required to pay for the improvements. If you currently own a home and would like to do renovations, the same case scenario will apply. Your home would be appraised to evaluate the renovations adding value to the home before the lender signs off on the work to be done. Your mortgage financing would be based on the value after renovations were complete. If you have an existing mortgage, it would be paid out from the as is value and the additional funds required for the renovations would be advanced to you when the renovations are complete. Of Prime Interest is a collaboration of mortgage professionals Trish Balaberde (250-470-8324) and Darwyn Sloat (250-718-4117). www.kelownahomemortgages.ca

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Website creation helps neighbours shares insights on how to be ‘green’ Melissa Harris CONTRIBUTOR

Chuck Templeton believes that the greenest thing anyone can do is not buy something. That’s why Templeton, the founder of restaurant reservation website OpenTable.com, and business partner Arun Sivashankaran, 35, are launching OhSoWe.com, an online hub for neighbours willing to share their stuff with each other. Templeton says he has borrowed a cooler, camp-

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After graduation, he took a job at a California company that built machines used to manufacture semiconductors. A visit from his Chicago-based in-laws sparked the idea for Templeton’s first Internet startup, OpenTable. Founded in 1998, it is now a one-stop shop for restaurant reservations. But by 2001, Templeton’s wife, Julie, expressed a desire to move back to Chicago to be closer to her family. Given Chicago was one of OpenTable’s few remaining markets, Templeton agreed. Two events put Templeton on the path to OhSoWe. OpenTable’s 2009 public offering made him wealthy enough to work full time for free on the startup, and the birth of his oldest daughter six years ago compelled the 43-year-old to begin thinking about the distant future. First, he began listening to audio books about environmental and social issues while walking his dog every day. The books inspired him to begin hosting “social movie nights”

at coffee shops for up to 50 guests and to change his lifestyle. Last year, he and his wife pared down to one car and moved within 500 feet of their kids’ school. They harvest water off their roof, compost their waste, raise chickens and vegetables in their backyard, and are installing a wind turbine and solar panels on their roof to get their house to zero-net energy use. OhSoWe is the next phase in his evolution. But Templeton acknowledges the site is not going to catch fire immediately. To really take advantage of all of the site’s features, you have to register, confirm your address via mail or online, and then email an invitation to join the site to your neighbours, who must complete the same process. Templeton said that of the more than 50 neighbours he invited to join, about 35 have done so. And there’s another hurdle. “People aren’t about sharing and borrowing right now,” he said. “That’s where the business model comes in…We’re building for the longer term.”

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ing stove and iron from his neighbours—and lent a wheelbarrow and tent— via the site. “One of the things I realized is that the greenest I could be by myself isn’t as green as I could be in a group,” Templeton said. “The greenest shovel I could buy would be to not buy one and to borrow one from my neighbour… we’re going to need to adapt and be able to live more locally and depend on the people around us because there will be shocks to the system.” He knows he sounds a bit alarmist, but Templeton believes skyrocketing fuel and food prices are just the beginning. Templeton grew up San Francisco’s East Bay and says he has had a “green tint” all his life. “We used to take our cold water when you start the shower and use that to dump in the toilet to flush the toilet, to try and save water,” Templeton said of his college years at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. “That part of California had a lot of water challenges.”

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of the issue of family violence and shows that we can all make a difference. With your help the offices in Kelowna raised the second largest total in Canada. The stories that came out of the day were truly heart-warming. At the office on Cooper Road in Kelowna an unidentified young man pitched in to help set up at 6 a.m. with volunteers. He stayed all day and helped out where he could. Towards the end of the day one of the realtors found out he was homeless and living out of his car. When he was offered a reward for his help he simply said, “There are others in greater need than me, I just want to help.” Royal LePage also extended a thankyou to the sponsors for the garage sale: TD Canada Trust Mobile Mortgage Specialists (National Presenting sponsor), Atlas Van Lines Canada (In-kind Moving and Transportation sponsor) and Advance Commission Company of Canada (Major Event sponsor). “‘Helping You Is What We Do’ is not just a tagline, it is our corporate philosophy and it translates into a collective commitment to giving back to the community,” said Phil Soper, president of Royal LePage. “Royal LePage professionals are tireless in their efforts to create safer homes and safer communities through the Shelter Foundation and the National Garage Sale for Shelter.”

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the presence of Royal LePage Place and Jim Lind Arena, as well as other sports fields and facilities nearby. But Coun. Bryden Winsby quesWest Kelowna council has given tioned the focus on Boucherie. “I’m first reading to its new official communot someone who has bought into the nity plan. The district will now schedule a pub- Boucherie Centre concept.” Describing the picture of a “dog lic hearing to gather public input about bone” shaped municipality with centres the plan before moving it to the remainat each end, Winsby said he was not sure ing three readings required to be adoptif the two-centre concept would work. ed. Council also was concerned enough Described as a guiding principle for future types of development in West Kel- by the document’s reference to Westbank being the future home to municipal officowna, OCPs are often considered bluees that it voted to change prints for how municipalthat reference to “potenities plan to grow in the tial” home instead during short- to medium-terms. a later discussion on the Official community Westbank Centre plan. plans, while mandatory, Council also decided can be changed as variancto make the stalled urgent es can be given by counheath care centre, slated cils to veer away from for land at Butt Road and plan requirements. Elliot Road, a top priority The 206-page docuwhen it comes to needed ment contains maps of facilities for the district. what areas are earmarked The health centre confor what type of future cept has the support of Indevelopment, as well as Duane Ophus terior Health but other transportation, greenbudgeting priorities in the space, water and a host of health region mean the money to build it other issues. It’s also the overriding docisn’t available right now. ument for planning and contains othAs a result, the Westbank health cener plans that look at specific areas of the tre has dropped down IH’s priority list municipality. since first being announced. The OCP was presented to councilAnother issue that caught council’s lors prior to going to the official pubeye was the need to investigate the longlic hearing because the bylaw authorizterm location of a solid waste collection ing it requires first reading prior to that facility in the district. hearing. Coun. Duane Ophus strongly opMayor Doug Findlater said he was posed West Kelowna saying in the plan pleased overall with the plan, calling it an “interim” step, given that it will be re- that it would investigate that because solid waste disposal is a regional district reviewed in five years. “And we can also sponsibility. But the rest of council said amend it as we go,” he added. it was important residents realize that the The plan’s reference to Westbank and Boucherie as two main centres of the municipality is prepared to seek alternatives, possibly through different technolmunicipality generated some discussion ogy, and they voted to make it a policy among those on council. rather than an action in the plan. “If Westbank is the administrative No date has been set for the OCP and cultural centre, Boucherie is really public hearing yet. our sport centre,” Findlater said, noting ASSISTANT EDITOR

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Westbank First Nation members have voted to modernize the headlease and subleases for homes in the Lakeridge Park area of the reserve. According to the WFN, the move is very good news for homeowners in the area because some of the major changes to the sublease include the elimination of dual registration of the transfer and mortgage, so lessees will be able to obtain Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation insurance, the removal of construction covenants which are now covered by WFN law, the removal of the WFN’s Development Corporation (DevCo) consent to assign and sublet requirement and the establishment of a new annual fee. The WFN says it anticipates the amendment will increase the value of Lakeridge Park properties and make them more mar-

ketable. Eighty five per cent of the WFN members who took part in the vote last Tuesday approved the changes. This year, 12 subleases reached their 35 year mark and will have their annual fee recalculated as of July 1st. The properties are described as a priority for the band and their owners will be contacted directly by WFN over the next few weeks. The other Lakeridge Park property owners will be contacted by WFN during July and August. A full information package will be distributed to all property owners and a public meeting will be held to provide more information and the opportunity for residents to present any concerns. “What the WFN has achieved with the memSee Leases B4

The BC. Ministry of Transportation says it is introducing two measures to ease traffic congestion on the William R. Bennett Bridge and Bridge Hill during afternoon rush hours. In recent week, thanks to the construction of the Westside Road overpass, traffic has slowed to a crawl heading into West Kelowna in the late afternoons. But Murray Tekano, district manager of transportation for the ministry, said a third lane from the top of Bridge Hill to the traffic light as Nancee Way has been re-opened and the signals at Nancee Way have been adjusted to provide a longer green light for Highway 97 traffic. “This should really help move traffic through,” said Tekano. He said the ministry has been monitoring the traffic flows in the area for the last few weeks and ex-

IN ADDITION TO THE EXTRA GREEN LIGHT TIME AT NANCEE WAY, THERE WILL ALSO BE LONGER GREEN LIGHT TIME FOR HIGHWAY TRAFFIC AT THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 97 AND BOUCHERIE ROAD, FURTHER TO THE WEST.

pected the slowdowns, especially as tourist traffic began to pick up. In addition to the extra green light time at Nancee Way, there will also be longer green light time for highway traffic at the intersection of Highway 97 and Boucherie Road, further to the west. Tekano could not say how much longer the lights will stay green because the times will dif-

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THE MINISTRY of highways says the traffic signals at the Nancee Way intersection have been adjusted to provide a longer green light for Highway 97 traffic. fer according to the traffic patterns. In recent weeks, afternoon rush hour has seen traffic backed up on Bridge Hill, the bridge itself and along parts of Harvey Avenue in Kelowna. Last Wednesday, when many drivers left work early to get home and watch the opening game of the Stanley Cup final series, traffic was particularly heavy. To make matters worse, the RCMP set up a road block on the side road connecting Campbell

Road at the west end of the bridge with the highway near the WFN cemetery and that added to the overall congestion. The police were asking drivers for their licences and vehicle registrations. The overpass project is being managed by the WFN. Tekano said despite the heavy traffic congestion during the morning rush hour into Kelowna and the afternoon rush out into West Kelowna, the ministry is happy with the way the $44 million project is proceeding.

In addition to the overpass, which is expected to be completed later this year, an underpass will be built at Nancee Way, meaning the removal of the traffic lights there. That portion of the work will start when the overpass is completed at Westside Road and is expected to be finished next year. Meanwhile, construction is also continuing on a new shopping centre being built alongside the overpass project, beside the WFN office building. awaters@kelownacapnews.com

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Family able to flee from house fire Fire officials say a working smoke alarm is responsible for saving the lives of members of a Glenrosa family when fire broke out early Thursday morning. Fire crews were called to the 3200-block of Preston Road at 1:25 a.m. after family members woke up to an alarm and one of the occupants discovered a sofa chair in a child’s bedroom on fire, said West Kelowna Fire Rescue fire prevention officer Bryan Collier. “After ensuring the other occupants were out of the home and removing some household pets, the male attempted to extinguish the fire but was unsuccessful,”

said Collier. By the time firefighters arrived, they said there was heavy fire in the back portion of the home, said assistant fire chief Kerry Klonteig. The blaze caused “extensive” fire damage before it was put out. It is considered a total loss, added Klonteig. Damage is estimated at $450,000 and the family of four was to receive assistance from Emergency Support Services for 72 hours. The cause of the fire is undetermined and is not suspicious, said Collier. CONTRIBUTED

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WESTSIDE ▼ MP’S REPORT

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Dan Albas tend the Saturday, June 4, grand opening of the new Penticton Community Swimming Pool at 11 a.m. I hope to see many of you there. This week I will also begin wearing a Stellar Jay pin on my lapel while in the House of Commons. This pin is a symbol of my commitment that I will not engage in the disrespectful practise of heckling while in the house. I believe it is important that as Members of Parliament, we represent our communities in a re-

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Advisory council supports lease changes Leases from B3 bership agreeing to revamp the Lakeridge Park headlease and sublease situation is nothing short of amazing,” said lawyer Barry Porrelli, of Porrelli Law. “Bringing the leases

into the current day format, getting rid of the provincial transfer tax, obtaining CMHC approval and rationalizing the annual fees should be very appealing to lenders, realtors, buyers and their lawyers. “I expect this should

have an immediate positive impact on values in this subdivision. “These amendments demonstrate the very forward thinking of this First Nation government.” Terry Turcan, chairman for the WFN residents’ advisory coun-

cil, agreed, saying: “This is good news for the residents of Lakeridge Park, and all residents who reside on WFN lands. “Westbank is a pro-active and evolving government with the interests of both its members and residents at heart.”

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committees set up in each municipality. For several weeks following the issuance of assessment notices, home owners can go on the authority’s website and compare the assessed value of their property to that of their neighbours. The residents association says it plans to submit its report to local MLA Ben Stewart and is asking that a comprehensive evaluation be done for West Kelowna before the the next round of assessments are done. Lavigne said the association would like to know if the same anomalies are evident elsewhere in the province, and is also calling on local residents to contact Stewart if they have concerns about their property assessments. awaters@kelownacapnews.com

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WESTSIDE ▼ NEGOTIATING

Always be prepared when litigating a deal

t’s a heck of a negotiating tactic—start off negotiations by offering peanuts, then point at how far they’ve come when they quadruple their offer. If they’re still one-half of fair, does it matter that they moved so far? I got taken with that tactic, although in reverse. I was negotiating to purchase a beautiful stone chess set in Mexico earlier this year. The sticker price was $150. I am a professional negotiator so I think I can negotiate circles around some Mexican vendor. I’ll get to the best price. I’m going to go home with a beautiful stone chess set at the vendor’s bottom line. We do a little negotiation dance. I don’t want to be too insulting with my initial offer. At the same time, I want to leave myself some negotiating room. So we go back and forth and end up at $85. I’m tickled, but I hide my smile as the Mexican vendor wraps up the pieces for me. I’m really quite impressed by his follow through. Instead of seeming disappointed about how little he was paid, it’s almost like he has a skip in his step as he carefully wraps up the pieces for travel. I’m pleased as punch. Then I go to another market. I look around to see if I can find a comparable chess set.

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a huge impact on biodiversity. On top of that, according to the Economist, a “single engineering project, the Syncrude mine in the Athabasca tar sands, involves moving 30 billion tonnes of earth— twice the amount of sediment that flows down all the rivers in the world in a year.” As for those global sediment flows, the article goes on to point out that they have been cut by nearly a fifth, eroding the earth’s deltas “faster than they can be replenished”, thanks to the almost 50,000 large dams built in the world over the past half-century. We now occupy every continent and are exploring every nook and cranny of the earth for new resources. The collective ecological impact of humanity far exceeds the planet’s capacity to sustain us at this level of activity indefinitely. Studies suggest it now takes 1.3 years

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Warriors active in supporting charity events Westside Warriors players may still be months away from the start of another B.C. Hockey League season, but that just means they have plenty of time to get out into the community. And last week they did just that, attending a couple of public events and hosting hundreds of kids at another community gathering. Warriors players, staff and coaches were at both Westside Tim Hortons earlier this week volunteering their services as the national chain held Camp Day at all its stores. Camp Day is the one day a year when Tim Hortons restaurant owners across Canada and the United States donate every penny from coffee sales to the Tim Horton Children’s Foundation. Warriors players Max French, Brett Mulcahy and Brett McKinnon of-

fered their services at the local doughnut shops. The two Bretts got to work in the kitchen, while French was cleaning people’s windows as they waited in line for their coffees. Every time a coffee at Tim Hortons is sold on Camp Day, it helps send more than 14,000 kids, who could otherwise not afford it, on the camping adventure of a lifetime. All children who attend one of the Foundation’s six camps are selected from within the communities where Tim Hortons Restaurants are located. “We’re happy to donate our time and allow local youth the chance to have an experience of a lifetime,” added French. In 2010, Camp Day raised more than $9.7 million. The Warriors also hosted over 325 kids,

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