Kelowna Capital News 06 May 2011 by Kelowna CapitalNews

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Pro-athiest bus ads have disappeared Kathy Michaels STAFF REPORTER

Kelowna buses are sporting a bit less atheism and a touch more mystery this week. For the better part of the last four weeks, advertisements spanning the broad side of two buses proclaimed: “There’s probably no God. Now stop worrying and enjoy your life.” Now, it’s the group that paid for the ads that are worrying, because their atheist tidings have been mysteriously removed. “It’s pretty outrageous,” said Guy King, the Kelowna representative of the Centre For Inquiry. “It’s really strange and unprecedented. This hasn’t happened anywhere else, and they’ve run all over the world.” For the time being, conspiracy theories are being ignored and the centre members are just waiting for Lamar Transit Advertising and the City of Kelowna to come back with some results about when and where the ads could have been stolen. Then they’ll likely take the ad company up on its offer to extend the contract for as long as two additional weeks. “We’re not sure when the ads were taken down,” said King, adding that it could have happened as long as two weeks ago. King also heard that the removal looks as though it could have been done professionally, and that’s caused him some concern. City transportation representative Jerry Dombowsky, however, said that angle on the day’s story stems from a bit of misinformation. “That was from someone’s over-reaction,” he said. “If professional means grabbing the ads and pulling them off, then that’s possible.” The ads, he explained, are vinyl and not impenetrable to tampering and would come off from someone who peeled ambitiously, without tools of the trade and, for that matter, without malice. “At this point it could be totally innocent,” he said. “It could be a mistake of timing. All we know is the signs are nowhere to be found.” See Bus A12

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TRAFFIC FATALITY…RCMP divers surface with the body of an elderly man who was the driver of a red Cadillac that

plummeted down an embankment after veering off Westside Road. The vehicle landed in Okanagan Lake and submerged in about 30 feet of water. See story on A4.

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Promotion focus on Kelowna wine trails Judie Steeves STAFF REPORTER

Kelowna’s pioneer wineries may have taken longer than those in other parts of the valley to focus on their neighbourhoods instead of the whole val-

ley, but the locals have now joined forces with Tourism Kelowna to promote themselves in ‘Wine Trails.’ Visitors are encouraged to tour each neighbourhood as a group, visiting the different wineries

and moving on to another neighbourhood or trail the next day. Tourism Kelowna’s Catherine Frechette explains the objective is not only to bring visitors to the wineries, but also to encourage visitors to spend

more time here in the city, so it’s a natural fit. In other parts of the valley, the Naramata Bench has been marketing the region as a group for years. The Similkameen, the Golden Mile in the south,

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NEWS ▼ OUTDOORS

Many chances to teach youngsters about our natural environment

hew! Another election over with, although there will be more coming up. What was truly disappointing was that the environment had a very low profile in the campaign. It was not a key issue, although I’m sure there were those who paid attention to party platforms and to any words that were said about environmental issues. However, the newlyelected Conservatives had better move quickly to get rid of the gun registry. Judging by the number of emails that crossed my screen reminding hunters and marksmen to vote Conservative in order to get rid of it, I’m sure they were a significant behind-the-scenes force in helping them get re-elected and gain the majority they needed to legislate it out of existence. That’ll save us a good chunk of change too. Change that could go to getting back to funding federal environment ministry staff here in the Okanagan once again, perhaps... As well as voting, we have a responsibility as outdoors people, to foster an interest in the natural environment in young people, whether that’s helping them get involved in hunting or fishing, hik-

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Judie Steeves ing or camping, bird watching or photography. And that’s where the importance of the annual kids’ fishing ponds at Shannon Lake Regional Park and at the Hall Road pond in Mission Creek Regional Park come into play. Volunteers and regional parks staff ensure youngsters wanting to learn about fishing have an opportunity to catch their first fish, while learning about fish habitat, riparian areas, birds and insects, water and wild areas. Shannon Lake opened last weekend and will be staffed by volunteers from the Peachland Sportsmans Association and regional district staff, who will lend out a limited amount of gear and offer advice each weekend until June. Saturday, May 7 the Hall Road pond opens with a barbecue celebration as well, with volunteers from the Kelowna and District Fish and Game Club and the Lonely Loons Flyfishers Soci-

ety as well as district staff. Each pond is being stocked by the Freshwater Fishing Society of B.C. with rainbow trout 25 to 30 centimetres in length for the under 16 to fish for, without requiring a licence. This is not for adult anglers, although the larger part of Shannon Lake is still open to them with only the small bay that’s netted off, reserved for kids.The limit is one fish a day. Families have enjoyed these opportunities for the past five years here in the Okanagan as part of Go Fish B.C. The Central Okanagan Naturalists’ Club also offers a free opportunity for people new to birding on Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon. Meet at the EECO in Mission Creek Regional Park to travel to several birding spots. Bring your binoculars, a snack and a drink. The club also invites everyone interested to attend the next meeting, Tuesday, May 10, 7 p.m., at the Evangel Church on Gordon Drive, o hear ecologists John and Mary Theberge on Stardust to Ecosystems: The Symphony of Life. It’s about their journey of discovery to many wild places in the world. They’ve travelled to the Arctic and the tropics studying wildlife and

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will illustrate their talk with slides. For more information, go to the CONC website at: www.okanagannature. org. This is the time of year that local wildlife such as coyotes and deer are giving birth to young. That means that in the coming weeks, coyote parents will be teaching their young how to scavenge for food, so it’s your opportunity to ensure that doesn’t include a lesson in successfully getting food from humans. Be sure you frighten off any coyotes mooching around your neighbourhood and don’t leave any food out. There’s a good population of coyotes in this area, built up partly in response to the high rabbit populations of the past few years. Clean up attractants that could encourage bears as well, including garbage, dirty barbecue grills or pet food outside. It’s too bad the city

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FAMILIES CAN once again take the opportunity to get outdoors together and let the young ones learn about the historic sport of fishing, as Shannon Lake and Hall Road ponds are stocked with ‘catchable’ trout for those under 16. hasn’t taken up sponsorship of a Bear Aware program in Kelowna, yet there’s little hesitation in approval of more building permits encroaching on bear habitat around this region. That’s where conflicts between bears and humans occur, and the Bear Aware program is a great tool to help educate

the public about dealing with such situations and prevent problems. Be aggressive in frightening bears off in residential areas as well, so they realize your yard is not an easy banquet location. And, finally, at this time of year, there are always some who take pity

on a fawn they come upon in the wild. Do not touch wild fawns if you do spot it. The doe will be back, but she stashes her baby where it can remain quiet and still to avoid predation. Judie Steeves writes about outdoors issues. jsteeves@kelownacapnews.com

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NEWS ▼ WEST KELOWNA

Divers recover body of driver killed in Westside Road accident Kathy Michaels

water recovery team, Dive teams, following a 75 metre path of rippedup earth down from the road and into the lake, found the car under 30 feet of water. When they secured the 2006 Cadillac, ensuring it wouldn’t slip deeper down a “precarious slope,” they removed a man’s body through a sunroof, which had been torn open during its trajectory into the lake. “I don’t think he knew

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The driver of the Cadillac that careened into the lake after allegedly sideswiping another car on Westside Road was unclipped from a seat belt and removed from his watery resting place Thursday. “The recovery went well,” said Const. Dave Smith, with the RCMP South East District under-

much from the initial impact on,” said Smith, of the sole passenger, who is believed to be a 65-year-old man from north of Fintry. He likely died as a result of head injuries, he surmised. Upon removing the body, dive teams turned their attention back to removing the car, so it can be examined by investigators in addition to reducing the environmental risk it posed. “Lift bags” were

dropped into the vehicle, and from above filled with air. That technique is used to bring the car to the surface so it can be towed to shore. Unfortunately, it’s not the first time crews have had to recover a vehicle from that spot, said Smith, noting that in November 2006 there was a similar

operation.The sharp curve where the car left the road, has been a point of contention among area residents for years and the remnants of other crashes were evident during Thursday’s recovery. “There’s a fair bit of debris from other vehicles,” said Smith. “There’s a fair bit of junk under the

water.” The collision occurred on Tuesday at about 6:30 p.m. on a windy stretch of Westside Road, about seven kilometres north of Highway 97. The driver of the red Cadillac sedan, is believed to have tried to pass northbound grey Toyota station wagon on a sharp curve.

It sideswiped the vehicle, forcing it into the cement barrier on the side of the road. That’s when the Cadillac driver lost control. The vehicle was submerged when emergency personnel arrived, and no one emerged from the vehicle. The occupants of the other vehicle was shaken up but not injured.

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NEWS ▼ TOURISM

Local flavour for winery promotion Trails from A1 some time. To that list, you can now add Kelowna’s Roots, in the downtown Kelowna area where B.C.’s original winery, Calona and its neighbour, the B.C. Wine Museum, are located; and Lake Country’s Scenic Sip, with Ancient Hill Winery, Arrowleaf Cellars, Ex Nihilo Vineyards and Gray Monk Estate Winery. Then there’s the Lakeshore Wine Route with Tantalus Vineyards, Summerhill Pyramid Winery, St. Hubertus & Oak Bay Estate Winery, CedarCreek Estate Winery. And the East Kelowna Wine Trail with The View Winery, Spierhead Winery, The Vibrant Vine, Camelot Vineyards and the House of Rose. Finally, there’s the Westside Wine Trail with

Mt. Boucherie, Volcanic Hills, Little Straw, Quails’ Gate, Mission Hill and Kalala. Although it’s an initiative that began with Tourism Kelowna, the wineries enthusiastically jumped on board and 20 out of 24 area wineries are included

in the new colourful brochure promoting the wine trail, said Frechette. It will be available at the wineries, the airport, visitor centres, the B.C. Wine Museum, and likely hotels and restaurants as well. Frechette is particularly excited about hints in the brochure about the story behind each winery, which will help visitors know what questions to ask when they arrive, to get the interesting stories each one has. “It helps visitors make those personal connections,” she commented. She admitted it’s somewhat ironic that the valley’s burgeoning wine industry began in Kelowna where the first grapes were grown and the first commercial winery opened, yet it’s one of the last areas of the valley to focus on its own region.

Part of the reason is likely that the pioneer wineries here have tended to market the whole valley as a destination for wine industry tourism. Now that the industry has become so much larger, it’s beginning to be divided up for promotional purposes, into smaller regions. The brochures are now available and contain all the basic information about each winery as well as a bit of background on each and fullcolour photos. The 17th annual Spring Okanagan Wine Festival wraps up this weekend with hundreds of events throughout the valley, including tastings at wineries, so this brochure’s completion is appropriately-timed.

Glenrosa Residents Association to hold annual general meeting The Glenrosa Residents Association will hold its annual general meeting tonight (Friday) in Westbank. The meeting, scheduled to start at 7 p.m., will be held in room C at the West-

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One-act Alternator gallery director steps play a aside due to family matters comedy with some zingers ▼ KELOWNA

After only a few months with its new artistic and administrative director, the Alternator Centre for Contemporary Art is saying goodbye to Chris Bose. In a release issued this week, the small gallery indicated Bose has chosen to resign and return home to take care of family matters. This is not the end of his time with the Alternator, it stated. He plans to assist the gallery with finishing major projects throughout the year, and has offered to join the board of directors once life permits. “The Alternator Centre has invested considerable time into my career and I would like to give positive energy back to the Alternator and the creative com-

munity in Kelowna; this city has been generous to me, and I sincerely appreciate it,” Bose said in the release. The Alternator Centre will have current staff member Heather Martin step in as interim artistic and administrative director as of May 15. The board of the Alternator will proceed with a call for a new artistic and administrative director. The hiring call will be open from May 9 to June 20. The Alternator Centre for Contemporary Art is an artist-run centre located in the Rotary Centre for the Arts at 421 Cawston Ave. Admission is by donation. Call 250-868-2298, check www.alternatorcentre.com or e-mail info@alternatorgallery.com for information.

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It’s not so much a story as a great conversation, Roger Ward says of the new play he and fellow actor Jeff Samin will tackle for the Theatre Kelowna Society next week. The Duck Variations, by David Mamet, represents one of two one act plays the society will put on this season, and while it’s not quite a comedy, it’s sure to provide a few zingers. “I’m always up for a cheap laugh. Whenever I can squeeze one out of somebody, I will,” said Ward. In this case, he and Samin will be tackling

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ROGER WARD and Jeff Samin star in The Duck Variations, a David Mamet play. their character’s impending mortality through a rather off-beat topic— ducks—which they ponder from a park bench. “Occasionally, they’ll be very nice to each other, but then other times they’re sniping at one another, scoring points,” said Ward, explaining the pair are clearly friends who have known one another over quite a long period of time. Palatable to any audience, the show will either

remind you of your grandparents, parents or self and strike a chord—hopefully a funny bone. It will run with The Sins Of The Mother, a drama by Tony Devaney Morinelli about an alcoholic mother and her two maiden daughters. Starring Dorothy Dalba as their grandmother, Jackie Sharkey as the youngest daughter Ellen and Josephine Stebbing as the older daughter Rose, the play is a brief but

impassioned look inside the complicated world of a family coping with alcoholism and the past. The plays run Thursday through Saturday, 7:30 p.m., from May 12 to 21. There is also a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. Tickets are $23 for an adult, $20 for a senior, and $10 for a student. For tickets call 250-717-5305, visit the Rotary Centre for the Arts box office, or go to www. selectyourtickets.com. jsmith@kelownacapnew.com

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NEWS ▼ FEDERAL POLITICS

Conservative stranglehold will loosen A few weeks back, my editor asked me to do a “streeter” and find out if residents of Kelowna think it is possible for anyone other than the Conservatives to win in this riding. A streeter, in our business, is when you grab your less than enthralled cameraman and head out onto the sidewalk to accost perfect strangers for the information most Canadians consider impolite to raise over dinner. We run the question, with a mugshot of the victim, sorry respondent. While it may not sound like it, it can actually be kind of fun and a good read. So, with high hopes of turning the assignment around in 20 minutes, I strolled along the Pandosy shopping district, stalking interesting clothing and literally chasing down the odd dude who happened to be out mid-afternoon. The results were a little disturbing. To a one, they said: “No. No one other than the Conservatives can get in.” As a result, my victims either would opt to not vote, vote Green to get the party its federal funding, spoil the ballot or (this one got me) acquiesce and go along with the others by throwing in a blue vote. Personally, I don’t care if anyone chooses to vote Conservative or not, but I kind of like the idea that when we go to the polls, we’re there to make a choice. Instead, it would appear, we live in a town where perfectly nice, lawabiding citizens regularly abdicate any responsibility for deciding on their federal political choices simply because it’s what we do.

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In the sports world, I think they call this down for the count, but if the Canucks have shown us anything this year, last ditch comebacks do occur. And I think we’re on the cusp of one. Many a squared off expert has been spouting the impacts of the university, saying the Conservative stranglehold is not to last long—and they’re probably right. But I question whether it’s because of the oftexalted influx of educated people. For some reason, people who are well-educated in the textbook, university-going, degreegranting way, tend to believe it’s the end-all-be-all for decision-making. But really, farmers know their politics far better than most of the students I’ve talked to on that campus, as do smallbusiness owners (with or without degrees), single-mothers (ditto) and so forth. The thing is, one has to have a viable alternative to vote for, whether

you’re white collar or blue collar. If you read a newspaper or go to an all-candidates meeting, you are far more likely to change your vote if the person you see up there is running circles around their opponent, but that hasn’t been the case in this riding for years. This is where the influence of the university comes in. While the three opposing parties currently shoe-horn in a martyr each election, in less than 10 years time some very well-educated young people, who have been training to become our politicians, will be sitting on that stage duking it out. Up-and-comers in the Liberal Party include people like Crystal Wariach, who ran once for city council, once for the provincial Greens and has been a Liberal since she was 17 years old. Similar track record for Kevin Craig, a Liberal who became our youngest city councillor and who says he’s aiming to become prime minister.

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The union representing Kelowna’s bus drivers voted ‘yes’ to a contract tabled last week, averting the possibility of a citywide transit strike. “We had 66 per cent in favour of the offer,” said Les Milton president of the local Amalgamated Transit Union, noting it was a fairly divisive contract. “There may be some grumpy drivers for a couple more days, but the long and short of it is they didn’t want to upset their riders.” Of the 144 members who voted, Milton said 48

were upset and voted no, 95 per cent said they were slightly upset but still voted yes, and one spoiled the ballot. Originally transit workers had been looking for pay increases, and measures of job security but negotiators weren’t able to get all those aims met. No measures of job security were included in the contract, and over three years there will be two years without pay increases and a three per cent hike will kick in for the third year of the contract. Employees will also receive a signing bonus. “We have to pursue that job security on our

own now,” Milton said. “That means we’ll put the bargaining process away and go to the politicians and bureaucrats and hopefully make them see the light.” BC Transit awarded Kelowna’s transit contact to a company called First Bus, which operates out of Scotland, but Milton said that it doesn’t have to be that way and that’s where the powers that be can work to protect the rights of area bus drivers. “BC Transit and the city deal with the request for proposals,” he said. “And I still don’t understand why the city isn’t operating this contract themselves, instead of let-

ting First take the profits to Scotland.” That said, those matters will be put aside for another 18 months, until the union is negotiating the next contract. The BC Transit contract with First Bus continues until 2016. “In the mean time we’d like to thank the riders for their support and (Lake Country) Mayor James Baker and Kelowna Mayor (Sharon Shepherd),” he said. Since the contract conflict came to light, the community in addition to area politicians have spoken out for putting an end to the transit strike as soon as possible. kmichaels@kelownacapnews.com

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overpass near the corner of Highway 97 and Richter Street would be built to accommodate the increased pedestrian load. After the city rezones the property they will put out a request for proposals to developers. Their aim is to create manageable parcels in which a number of development companies can “share in the process of building sustainably.”

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Study finds poor sleep habits can lead to health issues I t was in Macbeth that William Shakespeare wrote, “Sleep that knits up the ravelled sleave of care. The death of each day’s life, sore labour’s bath. Balm of hurt minds, great nature’s second course, Chief nourisher in life’s feast.” Sleep—it is necessary for life. The absence of sleep could be our ultimate demise. This is according to a study which was published in EuroPRevent just this month. The article was recently accepted and is going to be published in the Medical Journal, Sleep. In this study, it was found that individuals who slept poorly or not long enough had a 65 per cent increased risk of cardiovascular disease and an even higher risk of coronary heart disease when compared to normal sleepers. Dr. Marieke Hoevenaar-Blom, with the National Institute for Public Health and Environment in the Netherlands led the

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asked how many hours of sleep they usually obtained in a 24-hour period. Sleep duration of six hours or less was considered short, while long sleep duration was considered nine hours or more in a 24-hour period. Those who slept seven to eight hours were considered to be normal. After a 10 to 15 year follow-up, 1,486 participants developed cardiovascular disease, 177 died. It was realized that short sleepers have a 15 per cent higher risk of cardiovascular disease when compared to the normal sleep duration participants. Those who were deemed short sleepers had a 20 per cent higher risk of coronary heart disease when compared to the normal sleepers. What was interesting in the study was the realization that those who had slept for short durations and reported a poor quality of sleep had a 65

per cent higher chance of cardiovascular disease and 85 per cent higher chance of coronary heart disease when compared to the normal duration group that reported a good quality of sleep. That being said, there are many things that you can do to assist yourself in sleeping better if you are experiencing insomnia or

a poor quality of sleep. Firstly, eliminate all caffeinated beverages entirely and see how your sleep changes accordingly. In addition, do not spend your last waking hours in front of the computer or TV as these are considered stimulatory to the central nervous system.

Such activities will make it very difficult to fall and stay asleep. You have to ask yourself if your bed or your pillow is killing you. The sag monster of a mattress with little support, or a pillow that you are constantly negotiating with, could be the culprit. Use of alcohol can also rob you of your REM

sleep—the most important phase of sleep for restoration, repair and deep relaxation. I hate to say it, but mom was right. Markus Thiel is a chiropractor practicing in Kelowna. Questions or comments may be sent to askdrthiel@shaw.ca

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he federal election results demonstrated three things. One is that this election, despite many predictions to the contrary at its start, energized many voters. The second thing it clearly showed is that most Canadians see national issues from one of two major perspectives—the less government/ lower taxes/ law and order perspective of the Conservatives, or the more activist government/expanding

programs/‘soak the rich’ perspective of the NDP. The Liberals, in trying to strike a balance between the two perspectives, found little traction. They will be less of a force in the next Parliament and leader Michael Ignatieff is finished. The third and most positive thing is the rejection of the Bloc Quebecois by the vast majority of Quebecers, relegating the party to four seats. For the first time since 1988, most MPs elected in Quebec support their

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province being part of Canada. Prime Minister Stephen Harper is now in power with a majority. He pledged to work with other parties and govern for all Canadians. That pledge will be tested many times. NDP leader Jack Layton, who ran a positive and upbeat campaign, is now the leader of the opposition. As such, although he might speak with more clout, he’s not in a position of any greater power. Less, in fact, given the end to any coali-

tion pressure. Layton will have to be more realistic about how the economy works, and how jobs are created. However, his emphasis on preserving important social programs like health care and ensuring that average families get decent tax breaks is needed. The people of Canada have spoken at the ballot box. They want Parliament to get down to business, without any unnecessary drama or an election for at least four years.

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acebook was a veritable hotbed of activity Monday night. “OMG! I can’t look,” wrote one of my friends as election results started rolling in. A fellow reporter in another city announced she interviewed a young woman who was bawling over the results: “Awkward,” she penned. The next morning, another wrote; “I’m sure it was a bad dream.” She was faced with a quick rebuke from her Saskatchewan situated little brother who noted all the “sour grapes” should be over with— “Canadians have spoken.” He’s not on my friend list. That said, while one clearly doesn’t pick their friends—Facebook or otherwise—based on their political

leanings, my collection were nearly unanimously shocked and awed by the results. Actually, with a few days of perspective under my belt, better descriptors would be; maudlin and prone to virtual bouts of melodrama, but I digress. At the time, our emotional keystrokes were reflective of genuine disappointment that we hadn’t made the expected impact. Result ruminations aside, it’s now clear prolific social media campaigns from 30-somethings down to teenage vote-mobbers weren’t able to reverse the tide of apathy that’s washed over

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may have just cloaked its depths. The 2008 election marked an all time low with 58.8 per cent of Kathy voters turning out at the Michaels polls, and it seemed we were poised to turn that figure on its head. Clicktivism—the term hung on web-based activism—gave hope there would be a voter surge. In the days before the election, online chatter about the fearsome things Harper would do to the arts, social welfare net and kittens filled my social media accounts. People would weigh in on policy, spark conversa-

tion and act like they were engaged. As my friend’s brother said, it seemed like they were ready to speak. But, I should have paid a bit more attention to the real world. When I was unplugged the political lay of the land was a verboten topic. In some circles it was almost embarrassing to show interest in the process. As though p-word discourse made you snooty, aggressive or just boring. Comments like, “I just don’t know much about politics” stopped conversations, but I assumed those verbal exchanges were reflective of the minority. This election’s 61.4 per cent turnout rate, however, showed that wasn’t the case, and frankly, it’s put a bad taste in my mouth that no political

pundit can wash away by blaming politicians, as they’ve been doing. This falls on the heads of Canadians who are busy whining and updating their Facebook statuses. Being engaged in the world is a responsibility. It doesn’t have to be sexy, fun or youthful. Pithy ways to make points are irrelevant. It’s time to figure out how this country works, and take part in making it functional. Then, when the time comes, go to the polling stations and make an informed choice. Online fear mongering aside, the one thing Harper can’t do over the next four years is stop us from voting. Kathy Michaels is a staff reporter. kmichaels@kelownacapnews.com

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Whooping cough very dangerous illness To the editor: This is in response to recent reminders from Interior Health to make sure we are immunized. It makes me furious that public health says the recent outbreak of whooping cough (pertussis) in our region is affecting non-immunized individuals. That information is completely false. My family, including myself, contracted it. It all started with my 8-year-old daughter. She has had a constant cough for the last 2 1/2 months. After three weeks of not letting up, I took her to her doctor to get her checked over. He said it would clear up on its own. Then I came down with the same cough that was so bad I was gasping for air. I saw the doctor at a walk-in clinic and was on antibiotics for one week. It was getting worse. Went back to the clinic and a new doctor who said to me it sounds like pertussis. I was in shock as I had been immunized for it. He said he was going to treat me with different antibiotic as if I had it (whooping cough). I had my then 10-week-old daughter with me and was worried about her because I had recently taken her to her family doctor because of her cough. That night my baby’s cough was

so bad she was gasping for air. I took her to emergency, told them right away I was being treated for pertussis and would like her tested. They refused, saying it was RSV virus, but admitted her for two days. Meanwhile, her RSV test was inconclusive, so they sent it away for further testing. We were discharged and four days later she was turning blue. I took her back and asked for the pertussis test again. We saw the same ER doctor and he said her cough was at its peak and that she would be fine in a few days. They kept her overnight, I felt, just to please me. When we took her home she was not getting better, only worse—turning blue, gasping for air. I took her back to the hospital, but this time with a very different attitude, I found out that day her RSV test was negative. This time I said: “I am not leaving until you test her for pertussis,” and they admitted her again. In the morning I let the pediatrician listen to the recording of her coughs, and she said right away that she had pertussis. Then, finally, the lab came in to test her and it was positive. Now, you think being to the hospital three times with numerous doctors, nurses and

pediatricians listening to her cough, someone would recognize it. She was re-admitted, this time for a week in isolation, on antibiotics and steroids to reduce inflammation in her airway. But now, at home, my two-year old daughter is starting to have the same symptoms. Public health contacted me to investigate. I couldn’t understand how we all got whooping cough since we were all vaccinated. They said vaccinations aren’t 100 per cent. But they only want me to tell the people who are at high risk—pregnant or with babies under three months. They didn’t contact my daughter’s school, though she was the first in our house who contracted it. It makes me so mad that they don’t want people to know how real this disease is, and it can effect those who are fully vaccinated. I would never want another family to have to go through what we are dealing with now. Pertussis is also called the 105-day cough. There is no cure, you basically suffer for 3 1/2 months. Babies die from this and we are very lucky, but I’m afraid a misdiagnosis on another baby and the outcome might be death. Tanya Kohlman, Kamloops

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senior citizens move above poverty line To the editor: Federal election promises and the federal budget article in the Capital News on March 23 Seniors, Students Take Note, were my final promptings to write this letter. A portion of that article stated: ‘Seniors will also see some direct benefits: The Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) for low-income seniors will be boosted with up to $600 of extra money a year for single people who earn less than $4,400 from their savings and other non-government income. It will go up to $840 per couple who earn less than $7,360 a year. The government says the new money will cost $300 million a year and reach 680,000 seniors.” The Guaranteed Income Supplement provides a monthly non-taxable benefit to low-income Old Age Security recipients living in Canada. This is calculated on your last year’s taxes and paid in the following year from July to June. When applying for the GIS benefit, you, and in the case of a couple, you and your spouse or common-law partner, must report the following income: Canada Pension Plan or Quebec Pension Plan benefits, private pension income and super annuation, foreign pension income, RRSPs that you cashed during the year, Employ-

ment Insurance benefits, interest on any savings, any capital gains or dividends, income from any rental properties, any employment income minus allowable deductions including your Canada Pension Plan and/or Quebec Pension Plan contributions and your Employment Insurance Premiums. Subtract the lesser of the result of the calculation or $3,500; • income from other sources such as workers’ compensation • payments, alimony, etc. • sources such as Workers’ Compensation payments, alimony, etc. Benefits received from the Old Age Security program, including the Guaranteed Income Supplement and the Allowance, are not included as income. Something that not everyone is aware of is how the GIS is affected by income, especially relating to RRSP income. The $3,500 income limit that you are allowed to earn before affecting the GIS does not come into play for RRSP withdrawals. Every $1 of an RRSP withdrawal starts reducing the GIS. If the only income you have is your RRSP withdrawal you cannot deduct the $3,500. Once the senior begins bringing in income, the Guaranteed Income Supplement is clawed

back by 50 cents for every $1 of income. It will continue to be clawed back until the maximum income threshold is met. A $1,000 RRSP withdrawal will reduce your GIS by $500. Income from other sources like the CPP pension and earnings is treated the same, however only on amounts over and above the $3,500. Also, many receiving the GIS pay income tax, so you can also expect to pay about $200 in income tax. Therefore, in the year you cashed in your RRSP you got to keep $800 of the $1,000 because you paid $200 in income tax. Then your GIS for the following year will be reduced by $500. So really, the net income from your RRSP to yourself was $300. If you have $20,000 in RRSP funds this would translate to $300 x 20 = $6,000 for you. (Based on 15 per cent federal tax and five per cent provincial tax.) What’s worse is that to make up for the lower GIS and OAS payments you may have to take out even more RRSP/RRIF monies to survive. And that can put you in an even higher tax bracket. Consider that those RRSP withdrawals are included in taxable income; therefore, depending where you live, they can increase what you would pay for home care, Meals

on Wheels, prescription drugs, B.C. medical and nursing home care. This list may not be all-inclusive. Your GST/HST refund could be reduced and if you are a lower income renter, you could lose the Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER) grant from the provincial government. The GIS reduction rate of 50 per cent make RRSPs a poor choice for many low-income people. However, a Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA) is a good idea to consider in your financial planning because you can make tax-free withdrawals. Consider cashing-out your RRSP before your 65th birthday. In fact before your 64th birthday because the prior years in-

come tax will be used to calculate the amount of GIS that you get for the following July to June. If you withdraw an amount of your RRSP funds that eliminates your GIS, there is no carryover of the remaining RRSP withdrawal to the next year. Doing this might be helpful for some; however, you will not want to move yourself into the next tax bracket. This letter was written for the purpose of informing low-income people and seniors. Also to seek our political parties consideration for change on how the RRSP affects the GIS and to bring seniors above the poverty level. Vivian Dunne, Kelowna

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Westbank branch of Okanagan Regional Library presents “Learning from the Masters— An Evening with local Artists,” on Wednesday, May 11, 6 to 8 p.m., at the library location in Westridge Mall, 2484 Main St. Call 250-768-4369.

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SPORTS ▼ FIELD HOCKEY

Raye moves in on 50th cap with national team Warren Henderson

Italy, Belgium, Belarus, Russia, Malaysia, Chile and Austria. Raye’s 49th cap will come Saturday against Austria, with No. 50 to follow a day later against the Chileans. The international event will mark another step in Raye’s continuing and rapid development as a key player with the national women’s program. Raye has come a long way since getting her first cap against Ireland at age 17 when she was still attending high school. She has since been a starter for the Canadian women in every international game, including the Pan Am Cup in Bermuda 2009, the Champions Challenge II in Russia 2009, a world cup qualifier tournament in San Diego 2010 and the Commonwealth Games in India 2010. Raye also spent a couple of months in Britain last year playing for Canterbury, one of the top teams in the U.K. The fact that Raye has gained so much experi-

STAFF REPORTER

A week shy of her 20th birthday, Abigail Raye already owns a field hockey résumé befitting a seasoned veteran. When the Canadian women’s team steps on the pitch Sunday in Vienna, it will mark the Kelowna Secondary School grad’s 50th international match. To Field Hockey Canada’s knowledge, Raye will be the youngest player in the program’s history to reach the milestone. “It’s a great honour,” Raye said of her upcoming 50th cap. “Looking to the future, I guess it means I’m headed in the right direction. I’ll get to use my experience to improve my game and to help the team. It’s exciting to have this many caps at my age.” Raye and the Canadian team are in Austria over the next week for the Women’s Champions Challenge II, a tournament which also features

ence at a relatively young age is due in part to Field Hockey Canada’s initiative to develop its younger talent at a quicker pace than in the past. Funding from Sport Canada through the Own the Podium initiative has been a big boost for the program as a whole, as well young players such as Raye. “We’re focusing on our younger athletes, getting them into more games at a younger age so they can develop that much more quickly,” said assistant coach Paul Bundy. “The average age for other countries right now is likely 26 or 27. Our goal is to get the core of our players up to 100 caps before they’re 25. Physically and mentally it should be a great benefit to the players and the program. Abi fits right into that plan.” As for Raye’s work and personal development on the pitch, Bundy said the former Kelowna Owls player continues to make significant strides. “The biggest thing I

see from Abi is that her fundamental skills are fantastic,” Bundy added. “She’s one of the best players I’ve ever seen at intercepting the ball. She’s very mature of her age, her hockey technical skills are very good. Many of the things she does out there are world class.” As a defender, Raye puts a large degree of her skills to use in preventing the ball from finding the back of the Canadian net. But it’s a position on the pitch that still offers Raye plenty of variety. “I’m loving the position,” said Raye, the CIS rookie of the year in 2009 with the UBC Thunderbirds. “There’s a lot of freedom in the style we play I’m able to get involved in so many different situations. There are a lot of 100 yard runs up the right-side, it’s a test for the cardio, so there aren’t too many dull moments.” In addition to focusing on improving her own game, Raye’s energies over the next 18 months will be doing her part to

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help the Canadian women move up in the world rankings. Currently rated 19th, the program’s ultimate goal will be to qualify for the Olympic Games in 2012 in London. But first things first, the Canadians hope to make some significant progress over the next week in Austria. “It’s a chance to improve our ranking,” said Raye, who has finished two years in the Human Kinetics program at UBC Vancouver. “We’ve been stuck on 19 for a while. We definitely feel like we have a good chance to win our pool and get to the semifinals. It would be a good step for us.” This summer, Raye and Team Canada will host Japan for a series of exhibition matches. Then in October, the Canadians will travel to Mexico for the Pan American Games. whenderson @kelownacapnews.com

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SPORTS

Locals chosen in draft Five players from the Kelowna-based Pursuit of Excellence hockey academy were selected in the first part of the annual Western Hockey League bantam draft. Josh Thrower was chosen by Calgary with the first pick of the second round. A six-foot defenceman, Thrower is a Vancouver resident.

Goaltender Payton Lee was also selected in the second round, 28th overall) by the Vancouver Giants. Lee hails from Cranbrook. The Edmonton Oil Kings selected POE defenceman Dysin Mayo in the third round of the draft. A native of Victoria, Mayo was picked 57th overall.

In the fifth round Calgary picked Nanaimo native Chase Lang with the 89th overall selection while Logan Mick of Vernon was selected by the Edmonton Oil Kings in the sixth round. As of the first six rounds no members of the Kelowna or West Kelowna bantam AAA teams had been selected.

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Barrie runner-up for top D A second straight Western Hockey League defenceman of the year award wasn’t to be for Tyson Barrie. The Kelowna Rockets captain and Western Conference nominee finished as the 2011 runner-up to Saskatoon Blades rearguard Stefan Elliott as the league announced its annual awards Wednesday in Calgary. The 5-foot-10, 190-pound Barrie won WHL top defenceman honour for the 2009-10 season after tallying 72 points in 63 games.

This past season, Barrie had 58 points in 54 regular season contests. Barrie, a third round draft pick of the NHL’s Colorado Avalanche in 2009, is expected to begin his pro career this fall with either the Avalanche, or their AHL affiliate, the Lake Erie Monsters. The WHL’s other award winners are: Player of the year— Darcy Kuemper, Red Deer Rebels Rookie of the year— Matt Dumba, Red Deer Rebels Scholastic player—

Colin Smith, Kamloops Blazers Coach of the year— Don Nachbaur, Spokane Chiefs Executive of the year—Lorne Molleken, Saskatoon Blades Humanitarian of year—Spencer Edwards, Moose Jaw Warriors Marketing/Comminucations—Mike Moore, Calgary Hitmen Regular season champs—Saskatoon Blades Leading scorer—Linden Vey, Medicine Hat Tigers

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KSS scored a shootout victory over Mt. Boucherie to win its pool at the South Kamloops high school girls soccer tournament. The teams finished regulation tied 0-0 before the Owls won 3-1 on penalty kicks.

Both KSS and MBSS had to use subs in the final due to injuries to each team. Jessica Burma scored six goals during the tournament for KSS, while Lexa Leclir earned MVP recognition. See Briefs A27

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Rockets nab centre with first pick Warren Henderson STAFF REPORTER

The skill factor took precedence over size as the Kelowna Rockets made speedy centre Rourke Chartier their first pick, 15th overall at the 2011 WHL Bantam Draft Thursday in Calgary. Chartier, a native of Saskatoon, stands in at a rather diminutive 5-foot7, 140 pounds. Still, in the eyes of Rockets player personnel director Lorne Frey, Chartier’s long-term potential by far outweighs his current lack of size. “He’s at the moment a 5-foot-7 forward, a very dynamic little player who’s competitive and plays with passion,” said of Chartier, who played last season with Saskatoon Stallions in Saskatchewan’s top bantam league. “There’s a good likelihood, he’ll grow, maybe to 5-foot-10 or so and if he does that he’ll be quite a player. He was too good of a player at the time to let go.” Frey said Chartier fits in a similar mould as current Rocket forward Shane McColgan, but has the potential to be a bigger player. Chartier is the son of

former WHL centre Marc Chartier who is also the coach of the Saskatoon Contacts midget AAA team. For much of the remainder of the draft, the Rockets opted for more size and, with their second choice, grabbed Austin Glover, a 5-foot-11, 150-pound right winger from Clavet, Sask. “He’s a tall rangy guy, an excellent skater with very good skills, and a good two-way player,” Frey said of Glover. In the third round, Kelowna elected Riley Stadel in the 51st spot overall, a 5-foot10 defenceman from Surrey. The Rockets didn’t own a fourth round selection, but had three picks in the fifth round. In the 90th overall spot, they took Thomas Spence, a 6-foot-2 goaltender from Moose Jaw,

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Also in round 5, the Rockets took forwards Ryan Donaldson from Langley, and Justin Kirkland from Camrose. In the seventh round, Kelowna took David Dunn, a defenceman from Russell, Man. Any choices made in the seventh round or later are not included in today’s issue. Check Sunday’s sports section, or visit kelownacapnews.com.

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The South Kamloops Titans did a better job of dealing with the wet and blustery conditions and the result was a 15-5 win Monday over the hometown KSS Owls in Okanagan Valley senior boys rugby action. South Kam got on the board first, about half way through the opening half, scoring on a 17-metre penalty kick to make it 3-0. After the home tteam failed to capitalize ton a couple of chances, the Titans scored a try at the end of the half, converted it, and held a 10-0 lead. The second half saw no scoring until about 10 minutes left when, after 10 minutes of serious KSS pressure, Sebastian Christie finally scored from a couple of metres out to narrow the score to 10-5. On the Titans ensuing kickoff, the Owls mishandled the ball, the Titans fpicked it up on the run and soon after scored a try of their own to make it 15-5 rto seal the win. The Owls (2-1) will be in Salmon Arm next Wednesday.

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SPORTS ▼ SOFTBALL

Elite Gold out there for Children’s Hospital Warren Henderson STAFF REPORTER

Playing the game with heart and raising funds for charity go hand in hand for members of the Okanagan Elite Gold Softball Association. Of the program’s 22 female players—aged 12 to 18—half have either been patients at B.C. Children’s Hospital, or have a sibling who has received treatment there. It comes as little surprise then that much of the girls’ fund-raising efforts during the season benefits the Children’s Hospital. “It’s near and dear to so many people involved with our team,” said Wally Burns, president of the Okanagan Elite Gold Softball Association. “I have three daughters who wouldn’t be here if not for Children’s Hospital. There are others on

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MEMBERS of the Okanagan Elite Gold Softball Association on Jeans Day last week raised some funds for B.C. Children’s Hospital. our team with even deeper stories than ours. “We’re just trying to help these girls be responsible citizens, be good community members and to give back,” he added.

With fund-raising as an important sideline, the local association was originally formed to create an avenue for young fastball players in Okanagan Valley to move to high-

City in Action COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS Final Budget Approved

Kelowna City Council approved a 2011 municipal tax increase of 2.47 per cent on Monday. However, the typical homeowner will actually pay 6.9 per cent less in overall taxes compared to 2010. The lower overall tax rate results from a slight decrease in the school tax levy for 2011 and a $200 increase in the annual Homeowner Grant for British Columbians living outside the Lower Mainland. The overall tax impact on the average business is a 0.9 per cent increase for 2011. Property taxation will provide $97 million of the City’s overall $412 million budget. Comprehensive information about the City of Kelowna 2011 budget is available at kelowna.ca/budget.

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The Mayor’s Environmental Achievement Awards recognize Kelowna individuals and groups who have made outstanding or innovative contributions to the protection or management of the environment. Nominate a local eco-conscious business, organization, group or individual at kelowna.ca/environment. INFO: 250 861-5730

Council approved an average electrical utility rate increase of 3 per cent for residential customers and a 2.5 per cent increase for municipal, school and ﬂat-rate customers. These rate increases are being passed on to the City utility from FortisBC, which received approval for the rate increases from the B.C. Utilities Commission. Council had also approved a 1.5 per cent increase for all rate classes. This increase is due to BC Hydro’s incremental increase to FortisBC for their cost of power on all future purchases. kelowna.ca/council

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er levels in the sport—including the chance to earn scholarships from U.S. colleges. The program’s head coach is Joni Frei, a Kelowna product who

enjoyed a productive playing career in the NCAA, has also coached at the university level and is well-versed on the process of landing scholarships. Elite Gold has two teams, bantam and midget, both of which play at the A rep level. “The whole thing is based on scholarships and excellence,” Burns said. “We’ve been to a couple of colleges where the girls have had some exposure. We play in tournament in the States and on the coast. “We’re trying to promote our girls, but we want them to do the work. They need to earn it and understand it can’t be given to them. Nothing is. And they can do it playing a game with heart and having fun.

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A single loss puts Klash 5th at provincials The Kelowna Klash settled for fifth place out of 55 teams at the B.C. U14 girls club volleyball championship. The only loss for the local team in six matches last weekend in Kelowna came in the quarterfinals at the hands of the Seaside Surf from Surrey. It was just the Klash’s second loss of the entire season. “(Fifth is) not too bad but a bit of a disappointment,” said Klash coach Rob Smith. “Our goal had been to finish in the top four and play for a medal. “When you consider that the team only lost two matches all season its unfortunate that one of them

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was in the quarterfinal and put them out of the top four. We all felt that it was one of those games we should have won but didn’t play well.” The Surrey team, which defeated the Klash 2-1, went on to capture the silver medal. The Klash won all five of their other matches at provincials in convincing fashion, 2-0. In the fifth-place game, Kelowna defeated the Thunder Black from Vancouver. This weekend, the Klash is in Saskatoon for the Western Canadian Open volleyball tournament. There are four teams from B.C. competing.

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Elite Gold tourney Softball from A26 “We feel like we’ve created something pretty unique.” Elite Gold is in the process of organizing an exhibition game with the Kelowna Ladies Fastball League with all proceeds going to Children’s Hospital.

OEGSA will also host its own tourney June 17 to 19 in Summerland with any money raised also going to Children’s. For more information on the Okanagan Elite Gold Softball Association, or to set up an exhibition game, call Wally at 250718-1599, or e-mail okanaganelitegold@shaw.ca.

▼ UNITED SOCCER

U15 girls beat Penticton, U14 boys unbeaten Despite being short several players, the Kelowna United U15 girls held off Penticton Sunday for a 2-1 victory in Thompson Okanagan Youth Soccer League action played in Summerland. Taylor Cristofoli fed a

pass across the crease to Morgan Hughes for the first Kelowna goal. The second tally came from Jill Robertson on a set-up from Sydney Solland. In other United action: • The KU U14 boys remained unbeaten with a 4-0 win over Penticton.

Aaron Obedkoff, with two goals, Jacob Dunn and Christian Holzhey scored for United. • Local rivals Kelowna United White and Kelowna United Red played to a 0-0 draw. Red remains unbeaten in league play this season.

• The United U13 boys defeated Shuswap 3-1. Lloyd Larsen netted a pair for Kelowna, while Foster Warren added the single. United’s three stars were Warren, Hakeem Rockwell and Matthew Harden. • The Kelowna United

Kaos U12 girls played to a 0-0 draw with Vernon as keeper Allison Keber posted the shutout for her Kaos team. In their second game, the Kaos dropped a 2-0 decision to Kamloops White.

Mark V benefits from returnees Briefs from A25 Like the Owls, the Bears finished pool play with a 3-0 record—both teams posted wins over Valleyview, Clayton Heights and Coluneetza. In league play, Boucherie took over sole possession of top spot with a win over Rutland this week. Boucherie (51) leads KSS and South Kamloops, both 4-1, by two points. The Bears have a bye Monday, so if the Owls and Titans win their final games the teams would end up in a three-way tie for first. Final positions will be decided on goal differential.

WOMEN’S SOCCER

Stephanie Dick connected for four goals tas Mark V Autobody downed the Diablos 6-4 tWednesday in Kelowna Women’s Soccer League Premier Division action. Lauren Harris and Stephanie Rollheiser also scored for Mark V which benefitted from the return tof three players from college, including Robyn Geier and Christi Capozzi at midfield and Hannah Geier at sweeper. Delinah Erbenich scored twice for Diablos, with LaDawn Latawic and Wendy Janrsen tallying singles. In other action, Peacock Sheridan Group Pink Panthers and RPM Extreme played to a 1-1 draw. PSG opened the scoring with Alessia Muresu tapping in a Chelsea Muskens cross from 12 yards out at 20 minutes. RPM tied the game from a goal mouth scramble in the second half. Paula Brownlee and Jenn Austin scored the goals as Blue Gator Stiyotes shutout Royal Star 2-0.

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A little chutzpah gets mosaic artist backstage to meet star Jennifer Smith STAFF REPORTER

Many people can say Sarah McLaughlin’s music helped them overcome a difficult time, such as a divorce. But only Kelowna’s Suzanne McEwan can say divorce brought her to build a likeness of Sarah McLaughlin. And she’s certain to be the only one to make it past the roadies and meet McLaughlin to show her a giant tiled mosaic of the star. “I could tell they thought it was quite nice,” said McEwan, when asked to explain how she wrangled a photo of herself giving the piece to the singer.

Several years back, McEwan started building mosaics to help occupy her mind as she struggled through a difficult divorce. Her first was a hockey image, not so far off the effort that now hangs in the Manhattan Point restaurant. Then she started doing faces. She started with Oprah and then the image of B.C.’s singing superstar followed. Her picture of Oprah and Maya D’Angelou never made it past the show’s screeners, but when she ventured into McLaughlin’s concert with her mosaic of McLaughlin in hand, her luck changed. “I saw the bus there

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her likeness, created by Kelowna’s Suzanne McEwan (right), who made it backstage at McLaughlin’s Kelowna concert last Saturday.

and noticed there was someone outside,” she said. “He said he didn’t know how to get it to her, but right when he said that a guy came out and he said, “Ask him.” She asked. She waited. And before she knew it she was being escorted in to meet the singer in the greenroom before she went on stage. It was a coup for the artist whose small business, Famously Tiled, has seen her earn up to $2,000 for a commission. From Obama to Jesus, she’s smashed enough ceramic in her day to build a whole new stone wall of pieces— though her favourites are the hockey images. The one she did for

the Rockets has special meaning because her now

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stepson, Jamie McEwan, played for the team, making it to captain.

Each work takes a couple of months. She starts by finding an image, photocopying it onto clear overhead sheets and then projecting it onto a wall so she can draw the image onto a piece of board. “I like to put my own flair into it, not stick exactly to the picture,” she said. McEwan is still doing commissions and can be contacted at dezi007@ hotmail.com. Half of the proceeds from her work go to International Justice Mission, a human rights agency that works to free victims of slavery, sexual exploitation and violence. She picked the charity after listening to a talk at her church. jsmith@kelownacapnews.com

▼ VOLUNTEER CENTRE

A big thank you to volunteers who make election day work Election results are in. Acceptance speeches have been made. Pundits have offered analyses. Behind the thank you statements made by each party leader stand thousands upon thousands of volunteers. These individuals voted with their time and talent in addition to their votes. This is the mark of true democracy. Canada ranks second in the world for volunteerism. We are second in terms of economic contri-

bution to our Gross Domestic Product and in terms of the number of volunteer hours and dollars donated. There are over 400 nonprofit organizations in our community alone. So what does this mean to us in practical

terms? We have the NHL because of the nonprofit sector. Where else do Canadian boys first learn to play hockey except through minor hockey leagues in communities all across our nation. We are more fit be-

cause of sport and recreation associations that organize baseball, soccer, ringette, swimming, adaptive sports, and marathons—to name a few. We are more creative because of the nurture of our community through music schools, children’s theatre, art classes—the broad variety of visual and performing arts. Our environment is healthier because of gardening organizations,

preservation groups, lake stewardship, trail improvement and natural resource conservation. We are more tolerant and compassionate because of our Canada Day celebrations, festivals, ethnic groups and places of worship. Our community is safer because of policing volunteers, community response networks, crisis lines, shelters, thrift stores, food banks and

supports to people remaining in their homes. Whether you call it the voluntary sector, nonprofit sector, not-for-profit sector, non-government sector, third sector, or community benefit sector—we are the richer for it. Richer in our wallets. Richer in our diversity. Richer in our connectedness. All because of the influence of volunteers. Volunteers are need-

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Jennifer Schell wine regions. From locals like Quails’ Gate and Camelot Winery to 8th Generation from Summerland, Cerelia from the Similkameen, Church & State from Oliver and Stag’s Hollow from OK Falls plus many more. It will be the perfect opportunity to taste your way across our wonderful wine world. It is an outdoor event and there will be performances local performers. Tickets are $45 at selec-

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▼ MOVIE PREVIEWS

Director Branaugh pulls off Thor

rowing up, my favourite superhero was Spider-man, however at one point Thor was a close second. Based on Norse mythology, the comic book version is about the son of the god Odin who is cast out of Asgard (home of the Norse Gods) by his father to Midgard (Earth) to teach him a lesson in humility. While on Earth, Thor must prove himself to be worthy to wield the mythic hammer Mjölnir (pronounced myol-neer) and eventually re-enter Asgard to take over his father’s throne. Up until recently, I was unconvinced that the comic could be successfully turned into a movie, and it has been in “development hell” for many years. However, Marvel Studios may have put together the right combination of talent to create a hit like they did with Iron Man, another of their “Blist” super-heroes. Directed by Kenneth Branaugh, Thor stars Academy Award-winners Natalie Portman and Anthony Hopkins as well as Stellan Skarsgård and Chris Hemsworth as Thor. It has already received great reviews from critics with Rottentomatoes.com giving it a 93 per cent Fresh rating saying that it is a “…dazzling blockbuster that tempers its sweeping scope with wit, humour and human drama.” Presented in 3D, Thor is rated PG with a warning of violence. The Royal wedding has heralded the beginning of the wedding season, and the same goes for wedding-themed movies. First out of the gate is Something Borrowed, a romantic comedy starring Ginnifer Goodwin (He’s Just Not That Into You) as an unhappy single but talented lawyer in New York who has a drunken night with the man she has had a crush on since law school. The only problem is that he is also the fiancé of her best friend (Kate Hudson). Rated PG with a warning of coarse and sexual language and violence, it is a “bridal shower” of a movie to the actual “event” next weekend which is Bridesmaids, described as The Hangover for women. Speaking of wedding events, the Capitol Theatre will be hosting the wedding ceremony of

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Rick Davis Laura Gordon and Erich Neumann on Saturday, May 14. Laura and Erich are avid movie buffs and wished to celebrate their romance made in the movies at the theatre. Their vows will be exchanged starting at noon, prior to the afternoon performances, so moviegoers are invited to witness. If you like quirky comedies like Juno and Little Miss Sunshine, you should check out Win Win at the Paramount. Starring Paul Giamatti as a struggling attorney who moonlights as a high school wrestling coach, it

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CHRIS HEMSWORTH (left) stars as Thor and

Anthony Hopkins as Odin in the blockbuster adaptation of the comic book. has received rave reviews scoring a 95 per cent Fresh rating on Rottentomatoes. The Paramount Theatre is holding a Preview Party tonight at 6 p.m. Admission is a donation to the food bank and not only do you get to see previews for some of the hottest movies this summer,

but you get a free small popcorn and a chance to win prizes. On top of that, you get to meet former Capitol Theatre assistant manger Ashley Kruger in her new digs as manager of the Paramount. Rick Davis is the manager of the Capitol Theatre in West Kelowna. capitol_wes@landmarkcinemas.ca

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• Apple Pear wine paired with Similkameen River organics curried parsnip and carrot soup topped with Harker’s Organics sweet pea shoots • Cherry Wine paired with Mariposa Organic Farms greens topped with organic goats cheese, roasted pecan and balsamic reduction • Apricot Wine paired with Saltspring Island double cream camembert topped with Harker’s Organics micro mustard greens • Santa Rosa Wine paired with an organic strawberry dipped in Cocolico dark chocolate sauce, Sea to Sky bacon salt. Um…Yum! Take a tour of their organic greenhouse and get a lesson on how they grow their micro greens from seed. Learn about

organic farming, sustainability and the history of the Similkameen Valley. Say hi to winemaker Sarah for me. www.rusticrootswinery.com 250-4992754. ••• Before or after your visit to Rustic Roots, pop into Orofino Winery up the way and taste their much anticipated spring wine releases. Take a tour of their unique straw bale winery and enjoy the dramatic setting in the beautiful Similkameen Valley. 2152 Barcelo Road, Cawston, www.orofinovineyards.com Happy festing. Jennifer Schell is editor of B.C. Wine Trails Magazine. jennschell@shaw.ca twitter.com/theclubkitchen

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to a greener future. Participants get a chance to interact with educational and interpretive displays, watch engaging presentations in the outdoor amphitheatre, participate in Regional District of Central Okanagan guided nature walks, meet Mayor Sharon Shepherd and much more. As the title sponsor, FortisBC will kick off and wrap up the event with presentations in the Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan outdoor amphitheatre. Mirroring a number of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commitments to sustainable practices and living, FortisBC has become a partner in a number of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s environmental events and initia-

Help beautify the city from the ground up As plants and flowers being to burst into life, the Communities in Bloom Committee is inviting gardeners and citizens to get growing this summer. The committee is also reminding the public to nominate great local gardens for a Green Thumb Award. The Green Thumb Awards recognize various individuals, and groups within the city of Kelowna that beautify the community through their gardening and stewardship efforts. Nominations are welcomed in a variety of categories including large and small private gardens, commercial gardens or business landscaping, xeriscape gardens, tree preservation and planting efforts, multi-unit or neighbourhood gardens, as well as other institutional or school displays. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We know that there are a number of creative and stunning gardens in Kelowna that contribute to the overall beauty of our neighbourhoods and the city as a whole,â&#x20AC;? said Lorna Rowland, City of Kelowna landscape design technician. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for help from the community to recognize the efforts of these hardworking individuals and groups.â&#x20AC;? Nomination forms are available at Park Services, 1359 KLO Rd., or online at kelowna.ca/residents. The forms can be submitted in person or emailed to greenthumbawards@gmail.com by June 21.

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Community walk encourages â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;move for lunchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; approach Warm up, walk, cool down and enjoy a healthy snack. The City of Kelowna will host a free noon hour community walk to celebrate Move for Health Day on Tuesday, May 10. Join Mayor Sharon Shepherd as she leads the walk along our Waterfront Promenade.

The walk begins at noon with a warm-up in Stuart Park and returns for a cool down, refreshing water and a complimentary healthy snack. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All too often, people stay indoors during their lunch break trying to get caught up on this or thatâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an easy habit

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The Spring Okanagan Wine Festival LAKE COUNTRY TO PEACHLAND RECEPTIONS MAY 5, 2011

White on White Waterfront Cocktail Party at the Eldorado 500 Cook Rd, Kelowna 7-10pm â&#x20AC;˘ $55+hst 250-763-7500 carolynnixon@eldoradokelowna.com

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Lakeside Dining at the Hotel Eldorado Lunch & Dinner Wine Fest Menu 500 Cook Rd, Kelowna Lunch: $19 â&#x20AC;˘ Dinner: $35+tax & gratuity 250-763-7500 ext 103 carolynnixon@eldoradokelowna.com

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Old Vines Restaurant Spring Festival Feature Lunch Quailsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Gate Estate Winery 3303 Boucherie Rd, Kelowna 11:30 am - 2:00 pm â&#x20AC;˘ $45 250-769-2500 â&#x20AC;˘ oldvinesrestaurant@quailsgate.com

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Spring Wine Festival Lunch at Gray Monk 1055 Camp Rd, WinďŹ eld 11:30 am - 3:30 pm â&#x20AC;˘ $35+tax & gratuities 250-766-3168 grape.vine@shaw.ca

MAY 8, 2011

Summerhill Wild and Organic Brunch Summerhill Pyramid Winery 4870 Chute Lake Rd, Kelowna 11 am - 3 pm â&#x20AC;˘ $36.95 250-764-8000 ext 3 bistro@summerhill.bc.ca

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Minstrel Lunch at St. Hubertus Estate Winery 5205 Lakeshore Rd, Kelowna 11:55 am - 2:00 pm â&#x20AC;˘ $33.50+HST 250-764-7888 1-800-989-WINE wine@st-hubertus.bc.ca

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Winfest in the Mission Minstrel Cafe & Bar 4638 Lakeshore Rd, Kelowna 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm â&#x20AC;˘ $59.97 250-764-2301 info@minstrelcafe.com

Summerhill Cedar Creek St. Hubertus & Tantalis Presents: Masquerave Summerhill Pyramid Winery 4870 Chute Lake Rd, Kelowna 7:00 pm - 12:00 am â&#x20AC;˘ $79 + tax & gratuities 250-764-8000 ext 131 emily@summerhill.bc.ca

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Chef Bernardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dinner on the Lakefront Manteo Resort 3762 Lakeshore Rd, Kelowna 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm â&#x20AC;˘ $39+taxes & gratuities 250-860-4488 erika@manteo.com

Cellar Dinning Dancing and Winemakerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Olympics at The View Winery The View Winery 1-2287 Ward Rd, Kelowna 5:00 pm â&#x20AC;˘ $65 250-215-1331 theviewwinery@shaw.ca

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Sip into the Sunset Summerhill Pyramid Winery 4870 Chute Lake Rd, Kelowna 5:00 pm 250-764-8000 ext 3 bistro@summerhill.bc.ca

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Top Toques: Mission Hill welcomes Blue Water Cafe and CinCin Ristorante Mission Hill Family Estate 1730 Mission Hill Rd, West Kelowna â&#x20AC;˘ 6:30 pm $165+taxes hrobinson@missionhillwinery.com

Touring Tasting & Tapas Little Straw Wineyard Estate Winery 2815 Ourtoland Rd, Kelowna 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm â&#x20AC;˘ $20 + tax Wine by the glass $5 - $7.50 + tax 250-769-0404 info@littlestraw.bc.ca

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White Wine ... An Affair to Remember Quailsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Gate Estate Winery 3303 Boucherie Rd, Kelowna 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm â&#x20AC;˘ $55 250-769-2514 groupbookings@quailsgate.com

All You Need is Cheese ... and Some Wine! Okanagan Heritage Museum 470 Queensway Ave, Kelowna 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm â&#x20AC;˘ $52 all inclusive

MAY 7, 2011

Valley First Vintages in the Park Father Pandosy Mission 3685 Benvoulin Rd, Kelowna 1 pm - 4 pm â&#x20AC;˘ $45 all inclusive

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Summerhill Comparison Taste Tests Summerhill Pyramid Winery 4870 Chute Lake Rd, Kelowna 11:00 am â&#x20AC;˘ $10 ($5 is refundable with wine purchase) 250-764-8000 ext 5 brianne@summerhill.bc.ca

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Greenfest Farm Folk City Folk Interactive *GREEN* Beaumont Family Estate Winery 2775 Boucherie Rd, West Kelowna 11 am - 5 pm â&#x20AC;˘ FREE 250-769-1222 info@beaumontwines.ca

Predator Ridge & Road 13 Wine Maker Dinner Predator Ridge 301 Village Centre PI, Vernon 6:30 pm â&#x20AC;˘ $65 + tax & service charge 250-503-3405 predator@predatorridge.com

Spring Wine Festival Dinner at Gray Monk Gray Monk Estate Winery 1055 Camp Rd, WinďŹ eld 5:00 pm â&#x20AC;˘ $49+taxes & gratuities 250-766-3168 ext 2 grape.vine@shaw.ca

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Tutored Wine Tastings Delta Grand Okanagan Resort 1310 Water St, Kelowna $15 per seminar pclark@deltahotels.com

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lights ($75) and Sirius satellite radio ($550), taking the total up to $35,565 plus freight and PDI of $1,595. The front-engine, front-drive MINI Classic and Cooper are powered by a 1.6-litre DOHC 16-valve inline four-cylinder engine. The Cooper S adds a turbocharger to boost the power by 60 hp. A John Cooper Works package takes things a step further to 208 hp and 192 lb/ft of torque. Cooper S models stand out from the others thanks to black mesh grilles instead of chrome and a chrome hood scoop. All models feature ABS brakes with discs all-round. Suspension is McPherson struts up front and an independent multilink setup in the rear. The MINI Cooper Classic gets 15-inch wheels, while the Cooper and Cooper S come standard with 16-inchers. The John Cooper Works Package includes 17-inch wheels. Despite its ‘mini’ presence on the road, I found my tester to have more than adequate space for front-seat occupants. While there is seating for four, the rear seats are best used as additional storage space or for youngsters only. The driver’s seat is nicely bolstered with enough fore-and-aft travel for even taller occupants to find just the right driving position. I didn’t go on any road trips during my week with the car, but I would have no reservations doing a long-distance drive in one. There’s plenty of room to get comfortable, even for a six-footer. The cabvvin is nicely finished, with a rich, luxurious look and feel. The buttons and switches on the centre console below the speedometer are within easy reach and those See MINI B7

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MOTORING MINI from B6 who know MINIs well will discover they are now a black colour as are the controls on the audio system display. Meanwhile, the air conditioning controls now have a chrome ring border and more chrome has also been added to the steering wheel. The MINI Connected technology is part of the new Tech Package, available on all models except the base Cooper Classic. It features a 6.5-inch high-resolution screen with integrated visual display, voice recognition and a joystick controller. Wireless and USB interfaces allow for integration of the iPhone into the car’s audio and infotainment system. f MINIs have always been cars for the auto enthusiast and the 2011 Cooper S is no exception. With its wide stance and low centre of gravity it carves the corners r with ease and stays firmly planted to the pavement. There’s just a touch of turbo lag when you punch the throttle, but the car accelerates smoothly and is quiet and comfortable at t speed. With the low profile performance tires and sport-tuned suspension on the Sport Package, the Cooper S gravitates towards the firm side of the ride equation. There’s a trade-off here in that you t have to put up with the harsher ride to get the performance benefit the sport suspension offers. The steering is electric assisted, a nice feature in tight city parking lots and on urban streets where you have to maneuver in and out of traffic. This is where the MINI shines, particularly when you have to parallel park in a tight spot. r So while the MINI t Cooper S hasn’t undergone significant changes, it is more refined than ever. And while performance has been improved, so has fuel economy.

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Personals D&D Dining 4 Six (Kelowna) is offering a free membership for one year for all new clients for our Dining/ Dating Service. Please call 250-765-3560 for an appointment. Looking for Female FT. Companion. I am 72 yrs old & recently widowed.smoker S/d like motorcycle riding, RVing, some dancing Homebaked meals not into dating game. would like someone to live with me in Westbank No pets. Call (250)215-0340 THINKING OF SELLING? For a conﬁdential, no obligation, free market evaluation of your property call Mark Jontz, Royal Lepage 250-762-9446 or 250-860-1100 anytime.

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Children Childcare Available AT TIGGER & ME Too Daycare: Spots available for 21/2 5year olds & After school care. Rutland. 250-765-4900 FUN loving family Daycare. Accepting children of all ages. Large indoor & outdoor play area. 9yrs exp. Call 250-7659689 TEDDY Bear Family Daycare Licensed. Near Rutland Elementary FT spaces available, for children Ages 1-4 years (250)-765-7239 HUNNY’S HOUSE Licensed Daycare, 12 full time spaces available, $650/mo 3-5yr olds. www.hunnyshouse.com email:hunnyshouse@hotmail.ca 250-807-2277

Daycare Centers BRAND NEW Licensed Group DAYCARE opening in the Rutland area May 2nd. Only 5 positions available in our spacious, exclusive center. Our agenda includes a pre-school/ early learning program encouraging individual strengths and preparing children for kindergarten. Call (250)300-7687 for details and price.

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Farm Workers VOLCANIC Hills Estate Winery and TBA Farm Ltd.,Needs workers 5-6 d/pr/wk 40 -50 hrs pr/wk $9.28 pr/hr May1stDec15. Apple thinning picking cherry picking & work in vineyard - tying sukering, green pruning, new planting, picking. We also need workers to help in Wine cellar. Submit Resume by fax 778-755-5595 or by mail: 3030 Elliott Rd. Westbank V4T1M2. 250-768-5768

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PETCH, FLORENCE Passed away on Monday, May 2, 2011 at the age of 95. Survived by her loving family, sons Doug Petch of Edmonton, Charles (Roxanne) Petch of Kelowna, Allen (Gladys) of Edmonton, daughter in law Annie, grandchildren: Laura, Lorraine, Linda, Shawna, Devin, Stuart, Sandra; eight great grandchildren. Sadly predeceased by her husband Bill and son Roger. A private family service will be held. In lieu of ﬂowers, memorial donations may be made to BC Heart & Stroke Foundation, #4 – 1551 Sutherland Ave., Kelowna, BC V1Y 9M9. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springﬁeldfuneralhome.com 250-860-7077.

EVANS, JOHN VICTOR Passed away peacefully at Kelowna General Hospital on May 1, 2011 at the age of 84 years. He was predeceased by his wife of 56 years, Irene, in November 2007. John is survived by his older sister Jacqueline Hardy of Bournemouth, Dorset, England. John had been a resident of Sandalwood Retirement Resort for the past 3 years. He will be sadly missed by fellow-residents and staff at Sandalwood and many long-time friends in Kelowna and Vancouver. Sgt. John Evans served in the British Army; and, in 1957 John and Irene made Canada their home. Along with a love of camping at Bromley Rock on the Similkameen River, ﬁshing and experiencing the great outdoors throughout BC, John was a “Ships in a Bottle” enthusiast. No service by request. Friends wishing to acknowledge John’s passing can do so at: www.hansonsfuneral.com

GALLAGHER, AVIS MARY (Sims) Passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 30, 2011 at the age of 81. Avis will be remembered for her warm smile, soft hands and her love of tennis. Survived by her brother Jim, her sons Mark ; daughter in law Liana Pasutto; and Doug; grandchildren Marli and Liam and niece and nephew Shelley and Patrick. Avis was a loving and dedicated mother who raised her two sons while working full time. She worked as a Public Health Nurse for 25 years in Vancouver. After retiring she volunteered her time at the Vancouver General Hospital. A special Thank you to the Pasutto family for their love and support throughout the years. A celebration of her life will be held at Mountain View Village, 1540 KLO Road, Kelowna on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at 10:00 am. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations to the Cancer Centre for the Southern Interior, 399 Royal Avenue Kelowna, BC V1Y 5L3 in memory of Avis would be appreciated. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mem.com. Arrangements in care of First Memorial Funeral Services (250) 762-2299.

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Large family home! 5 Bedrooms (4+1), 4 Baths, den/office, formal dining, nook, 3,600 sq.ft. vaulted ceilings, numerous updates, lots of parking for boat/RV. Located on corner cul-desac across from park. Call Jaime Briggs, Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty at 250-860-7500 or go to www.BriggsOnHomes.com. MLS®10026288, $579,000, 1736 Spruceglen Drive.

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Million Dollar Lake View!

Executive walkout rancher has it all and custom finishing beyond compare at this price gourmet kitchen granite, double built in ovens gas range, skylights hardwood floors room for a pool so much more must be seen! Call Cecile Guilbault to view at 250-212-2654 or for more info go to www.cecileguilbault.com. MLS®10026701, $729,000, 6151 Gillam Cres.

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Corner Unit - West Kelowna Estates

Knockout Lake & Valley Views!

Quiet, Exclusive Gated Area of Mission Hill Winery

Fully Renovated Condo at “Dated Condo” Pricing! New kitchen, laminate & ceramic tile flooring, bathroom, fixtures & paint.

9 ‘ ceilings, open kitchen w/island counter. View of valley & mountains. 2 bedroom suite. Onlyy 2 yyears old. Call Walt Reglin today at 250470-0919 to view. MLS®10024743, $499,500, 2035 Sunview Drive. Black Mountain Golf Community Show Home extraordinaire! A blonde beauty on the inside! 4 bedroom Rancher walk-out with an amazing view! Show Home Open Daily 12 - 4 pm. Call Marnie Perrier at 250-212-8552 or go to www.marnieperrier.com. MLS®10022830, $799,000, 1848 Birkdale Avenue. Walkout Rancher Home! 4 Bdrms, 3 Bths, Hardwood, heated ensuite floors, hardiplank exterior & partially finished bright walkout basement. 4-Stainless steel appliances, to be fully landscaped. Call Jaime Briggs, Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty at 250-860-7500 or go to www.BriggsOnHomes.com. MLS®10025243, $567,238 Incl. Net HST, 3091 Sageview Road. Over 1,700 square feet with 2 bed/2.5 baths. Open plan, great room concept with upgraded hardwood, ceramic tile, cabinets, window coverings, & SS appliances. Unfinished bsmt, fenced yard with hot tub. Call Bill Raine at 250-870-6210 to view or go to www.BillRaine.Info. MLS®10024254, $377,777. 7 - 1451 Rose Meadow Drive.

Executive rancher with unobstructed lake views, San Marc custom built with high end finishes granite hardwood, over 3500 sq ft finished, 6 piece en-suite, beautifully landscaped w/large pond. Call Cecile Guilbault to view at 250-212-2654 or for more info go to www.cecileguilbault.com. MLS®10026088, $859,900, 1554 Chardonnay Place.

Rent upstairs for $1300, down $900. Quiet area near shopping & bus route. Upstairs has three bedrooms, updated throughout including new laminate floors. The roomy, twobedroom basement is very comfortable. Call Bill Raine at 250-870-6210 to view or go to www.BillRaine.Info. MLS®10025835, $389,000, 1441 Flemish Street. Level Entry Rancher with walkout bsmnt in one of Dilworth Mountain’s nicest neighbourhoods. Fabulous views of lake and City! One owner home is in perfect move in condition! Please call Gary August & Jennifer Bregolisse for more information at 250-860-7500. MLS®10026475, $789,900, 17-2213 Waddington Court.

This lovely 2003 built home features a vaulted ceiling, 2 bdrms & 2 full baths. You’ll love the large covered deck & 10x12 shed with power. Steps away from beaches & shopping. Only $144,800.00. Start Packing! Call Rita St. Jean @ 250-863-6303 or visit www.RITASTJEAN.com. MLS®10021114, 109 – 3535 Casorso Road. Brand new 2-Storey loaded with upgrades. Chocolate colour scheme, soaring ceilings, hardwood, deluxe ensuite w/heated floors, triple car garage & full unfinished basement. To be landscaped. Call Jaime Briggs, Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty at 250-860-7500 or go to www.BriggsOnHomes.com. MLS®10026956, $599,830 INCL NET HST, 3095 Sageview Road.

Very beautifully done, you will be pleasantly surprised! Unit faces courtyard & pool area, & features deck. Please call Gary August & Jennifer Bregolisse for more info at 250-860-7500. MLS®10026885, $129,900, 125-495 All Star Court.

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RURAL FEEL WITH PLENTY OF SPACE! •

Both in the home itself, and in the YARD. Fully fenced, family friendly property. This single wide feels like a double, especially for the price! Roomy, spacious & updated! Warm Christian with furnace and fireplace. Call Christian Kirschke at 250-863-2000 or go to www.KelownaHomeChoice.ca. Kitschke 250-863-2000 MLS®10020217, $98,000, 11 - 4075 McClain Road.

NEARLY NEW 2 BDRM TOP FLOOR CONDO •

With secure underground parking & fabulous access to UBCO, airport, shopping & recreation. Vendor transferred. No HST, rent able, quick possession & could include some Allyn furniture. For details call Allyn Bentz at 250-470-2413. Bentz MLS®10022199, $235,000, 4104 - 325 McIntosh Rd. 250-470-2413

NEW HOT TUB + POOL! • • • • • • • • •

Large home w/open concept kitchen/family room. 3 beds. Large full bath incl shower + sep tub. 1 half bath attached to 2nd bed. 3rd bed is office. Full-size laundry w/sink + toilet included. Christian Huge Living Room. Pets allowed. Call Christian Kirschke at 250-863-2000 or go to www.KelownaHomeChoice.ca. Kitschke 250-863-2000 MLS®10023444, $164,900, 66 - 1525 Westside Road.

PERFECT STARTER OR SNOWBIRD?? •

Don’t miss your opportunity to own this move-in ready 4 bed, 2 bath immaculate home in Bayview. Lakeviews from both the kitchen and the living room. You will be hard pressed to find a nicer home at this price! Call Karen Guy at 250-878- Karen Guy 3605 or visit online at www.connectwithkaren.com. 250-878-3605 MLS®10022910, $314,888, 1101 - 2440 Old Okanagan Hwy.

FANTASTIC UPDATED CONDO • • • •

Over 1100 sq ft, 2 bed 2 baths. PRICE CHANGE Lowered To Sell at $164,900! Call Al Boyle for Al more info at 250-878-3766. MLS®10023418, Boyle $164,900, 108- 200 Hollywood Road North. 250-860-7500

BEAUTIFUL LAKESHORE CONDO LIVING IN THE MISSION

Tastefully decorated 813 sq.ft. 1 bd, 1 bth lakeshore condo w/upgraded windows & doors, large deck to enjoy the NW lakeview. Open kitchen w/glass block, eat. bar, DR, s/s appliances, hrdwd & tile flooring. Heated salt-water inground pool or the 200 ft of sandy beach for your enjoyment or quiet evenings watching beautiful sunsets. Close to H2O Centre, Capital News Centre, golf, restaurants, bus & shopping. No pets. Rentals permitted. Call Murray Wilson at 250-869-6869 for building particulars & private showing. MLS®10024833, $339,900.

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“MARTHA” WITH AN ARTISTIC FLARE! •

This 2 bedroom plus lofted den is so special! Added builtins, two fireplaces (including a double-sided gas fireplace in the Master/en suite), rec room and more. To see is to love... welcome home! Please call Gary August & Jennifer Bregolisse for more information at 250-860-7500. Jennifer Bregolisse MLS®10021553, $399,900, 14-380 Providence Ave. 250-870-1870

AN EXCELLENT PLACE TO LIVE • • •

Even if you are not a GOLFER, PARADISE if you are! This 3 Bedroom plus Den and 3 Bathroom classy Rancher has beautiful views of the Golf course. Take your golf cart and John start your game in minutes. Walk to the Clubhouse. Call Mandoli John Mandoli to view at 250-718-1864. MLS®10013343, $459,900, 5341 Sandhills Drive. 250-718-1864

.25 ACRE WITH 3400 SQFT RANCHER WALKOUT •

Complete with large 2 bedroom self-contained suite is rare & sure to please. Meticulously maintained both inside and out. 3 beds on the main (5 in total) & loads of living area here. Call Karen Guy at 250-878-3605 Karen Guy or visit online at www.connectwithkaren.com. 250-878-3605 MLS®10021248, $499,000, 3131 Doucette Drive.

A SUITE DEAL!! • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

EXCELLENT LOCATION! • • • • • • • • •

Hugh Mervyn 250-317-4560

3 Bedr, 3 bath 2 story home “Lakewood Plan” in Somerville Corner. Nice back yard with privacy and extra parking. Close to Rec Centre and shopping. Beach just a few minutes away. Rudy 6 appliances, window coverings and exterior awnings. For more details call Rudy Schoenfeld at 250-862-1900. Schoenfeld MLS®10026505, $435,000, 385 - 665 Cook Road. 250-862-1900

Close in Glenmore location. This rancher walk-out is tucked away at the end of a cul-de-sac. 3 bdrms, 2 baths, new birch hrdwd floors. Room to build separate Walt Reglin garage. Call Walt Reglin today at 250-470-0919 to view. MLS®10024340, $475,000, 15 Bello Road. 250-470-0919

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

GARDEN OF EDEN • • • • • • • • • • • • •

2 BED SUITE WITH SEP. ENTRANCE •

Consider this immaculate updated home located on a quiet street close to shopping, schools & public transit. It features a new roof, hot water tank, furnace & some windows as well as central A/C, 2 high efficiency gas fireplaces, a bright one bedroom inlaw suite, open floor plan main floor family room & well landscaped yard. Priced to sell! Call Hugh Mervyn at 250-317-4560. MLS®10022050, $428,900.

VIEW OF CITY LIGHTS • • • • • • • • • •

85x188 ft lot can accommodate carriage home. New addition & reno. 1 bedroom suite. Separate garage. Close in. Call Walt Reglin today at Walt 250-470-0919 to view. MLS®10024174, Reglin 250-470-0919 $509,000, 2150 Wilkinson Road.

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

Beautiful 3 year old home with 5 bdrms, 4 bthrms, huge deck with awning & huge covered patio. Private back yard with excellent landscaping. S/S appliances & family friendly community. Call Mike Craddock at Michael 250-801-9044 or go to www.michaelcraddock.ca. Craddock MLS®10024167, $525,500, 47- 3297 Broadview Road. 250-801-9044

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BRAND NEW LAKEVIEW WALKOUT RANCHER •

Open concept, granite counters, hardwood floors, large deck with views. 4 Bdrms (2+2), 3 Bths, fully finished basement easy to suite. Large private pool-sized flat backyard. Call Jaime Jaime Briggs, Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty at 250-860-7500 Briggs or go to www.BriggsOnHomes.com. MLS®10025248, 250-860-7500 $551,050 Incl. Net HST, 3124 Sageview Road.

LUXURIOUS TOWNHOME IN LOWER MISSION •

Pleasing “Churchill” floor plan with a main floor master bed, bright open kitchen w/ granite backlit countertops overlooking the fam rm for cozy get togethers, eating nook w/door to very private patio for entertaining or slip onto the Greenway for your morning walk. The formal DR adjoins elegant LR with its arches for added appeal. 2 bds & open den/office upstairs. Beautiful hardwood and tile flooring, central air, BI vac, alarm, 2277 sq.ft. Clubhouse w/pool & activities, RV compound. Pet & rental restrictions. Near H2O & Capital News & golf. Call Murray Wilson today at 250869-6869 for details and your appt. MLS®10020107, $599,000.

BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED • • • • • •

INVESTORS OR OWNERLANDLORDS •

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

This substantially renovated full duplex with in-law suites on a .30 acre corner lot in Lake Country is now available. Live on one side & have a tenant pay your mortgage. Owner may Allyn look at trades. For details call Allyn Bentz at 250-470Bentz 2413. MLS®10022776, $584,000, 10948-42 Sherman Dr. 250-470-2413

YOUR OWN LAKESHORE ESCAPE! • •

Murray Wilson 250-869-6869

CUSTOM BUILT RANCHER • • • • • • •

Close to hospital and lake. 3 bedrooms, beautiful new, expensive handicapped equipped master suite, family room, lots of storage, central air, timed underground Glen sprinklers. Lots of extra parking. Private yard. For more Fraser information, call Glen Fraser at 250-860-7500. 250-860-7500 MLS®10020361, $689,000, 2127 Long Street.

Summer is almost here. You’ll love this peaceful getaway in the Cosens Bay cottage community, approx. 15 kms from Hwy 97N turnoff south east of Vernon on Kalamalka Lake. Approx. 900 sf w/2 bds, 4 pce bath, open concept Kit/DR/LR, cozy fireplace, plus enclosed veranda, lower walk out storage room. Decks for entertaining & enjoying view; 2 stairways to beach area w/dock, lift and boat house. Firepit for lazy evenings at the water’s edge. Easy access, generator and pump. Freehold lakeshore offering an hour from Kelowna!!! Call Murray Wilson today at 250-869-6869 for details and your appt. MLS®10026482, $649,900.

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Ground Floor 2 bedroom/ 2bathroom suite rents for $850 per month. .63 acre lot with 190 frontage on Smith Way. Large concrete driveway - loads of parking for RV/Boat/Toys. Dave For more Information call Dave Collins at 250-870Collins 1444 or go to www.davecollins.ca. MLS®10024829, 250-870-1444 $688,887, 4029 Smith Way.

This open concept upscale 5bedrm/ 5 bath quality home comes complete with granite, vaulted ceilings, hardwood and tile floors and a master bedroom John with two ensuites. Huge B&B potential with 4367sf! Call John Mandoli to view at 250-718-1864. Mandoli MLS®10016303, $699,900, 6447 Renfrew Road. 250-718-1864

A truly stunning home located on green at Shannon Lake Golf & CC. Fantastic attention to detail & well thought out walkout rancher suitable for any family or empty nesters. Fully finished Michael 3172 sf with Chefs kitchen & Media Room. Call Mike Craddock at 250-801-9044 or go to www.michaelcraddock.ca. Craddock 250-801-9044 MLS®10025517, $699,900, 2586 Tuscany Drive.

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THE ABSOLUTE BEST VIEWS IN THE OKANAGAN •

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Fully rebuilt in 2005 & featured in “EventLife of the Okanagan”. Style & warmth unsurpassed in this upscale neighbourhood. Beautiful grounds to enable John an Okanagan outdoor experience. Top end finishing & Mandoli appliances! Call John Mandoli to view at 250-7181864. MLS®10017061, $729,900, 346 Park Avenue. 250-718-1864

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On 13.2 acre estate. Enjoy the quiet fresh air, the best that nature can provide. Skiing, Shopping-all is near. Room to do anything-farm, vineyard, horses, John or just sit back and enjoy your own forest and creek. Mandoli Call John Mandoli to view at 250-718-1864. MLS®10023139, $739,900, 8761 Highway 33. 250-718-1864

To own a lake-view orchard moments from town, shopping, UBCO & more! Two homes, packinghouse, & high density orchard with Ambrosia, Gala, Honey Crisp & Spartan apples located in the Glenmore Valley. Please call Gary August & Jennifer Bregolisse for more information at 250-860- Jennifer Bregolisse 7500. MLS® 10024134, $1,095,000, 770 Packinghouse Road. 250-870-1870

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Kevin Cheale

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Janet McDonald Managing Broker

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Congratulations 2010 Award Winners & Thank You! The Results are in: Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty would like to THANK their loyal and new clients for trusting us with your homes and business in 2010. As a result of your confidence, Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty has been recognized as a Chairman’s Circle office which ranks them in the top 1% of the 105 year old Coldwell Banker® global network once again. Our REALTORS® know they only achieve such Honor through your loyalty and trust. Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty knows we only achieve what our REALTORS® achieve & Thank them for making us so Proud! International President’s Premier Team

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International Diamond Society Teams

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Jaime Briggs

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Gary Loverin

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International Sterling Society

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Canadian Associate Society

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Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty is also awarded the Ultimate Service® Award for the 11th consecutive year - measured by a 98% Customer Satisfaction Survey for Ultimate Service® The Measurement that Matters!

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Inland Kenworth Vernon has an opening for a PARTS PERSON. Heavy duty truck parts experience required. Shift work involved. Competitive wage and beneďŹ t package. Forward resume to Darcy Hooper at: dhooper@inland-group.com

ClassiďŹ ed Sales/ Supervisor 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 classiďŹ ed advertising sales representative/supervisor to work in our fast paced ofďŹ ce. 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: Karen Hill Publisher, Kelowna Capital Nws 2495 Enterprice Way Kelowna, BC V1X 7K2 Fax: 250-862-5275 email:khill@kelownacapnews.com

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COMMUNITY Connections Support Services is seeking applications to help a 14 year old male who has autism with relief respite care 2 weekends per month. This opportunity provides training including interventions, strategies, prescribed exercises and communication speciďŹ c to this youth. Applicants will need to have a satisfactory criminal record check and 3 references. It is recommended that there are no small children in the home. Please call Leanne at 250 491-2907 ext 106 for more information.

EI CLAIM denied? Need help? 18yrs exp as EI ofďŹ cer. Will prepare & present appeals. Reasonable rates. Bernie Hughes Toll Free 1-877-5811122. Heavy Duty Mechanic wanted. Heavy Duty Mechanic required. for oilďŹ eld construction company. Must be 3rd year to Journeyman, prefer a mechanic with Cat & or Hitachi experience. You will work in shop or ďŹ eld & be home virtually all nights. Call Lloyd @ (780)725-4430 MOTHERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Help reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. PT. Call 250-764-4187

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HELP WANTED Stuck On Designs, a growing print and customized clothing shop, is currently seeking an experienced full time designer. Proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign is a must. Must be able to work with clients, meet deadlines, multi task and function well in a team environment.

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NORTH America’s Leader in the funeral and cemetary industry requires the right candidate to ﬁll the position of sales counsellor for their Kelowna facilities. Articulate and well groomed would be essential assets. Training will be provided. Contact Brett at 250-7652929.

Trades, Technical COMMERCIAL Transport Mechanic wanted, $30/hr. plus, afternoon shift, ﬂexible work week, email resume to: guy@okews.com Looking for Exp. Erectors for Pre Engineered Steel Buildings. Send Resume, via fax: 250-717-5751 or Email : admin@mscsteel.com Metal Fabrication shop looking for Full time Experienced CNC Brake Operator. Forklift Exp. an asset. Must have drivers license and able to work afternoon shift. Wages based on Experience. Excellent beneﬁts package. Please email Resumes to careers@rmil.ca or drop off at Reidco Metal Industries Ltd .4290 Hwy 97

Services

Mind Body Spirit #1 for a reason. Paradise Massage. Where men come to relax. 778-477-5050 Kelowna AFFORDABLE Swedish Massage. Voted #1 by clients. Linda 250-862-3929. ASIAN MASSAGE! Peaceful setting, $50hr. Call 250-3173575 BLISS Massage 4 your every need. 10 yrs exp. men only . Call 4 appt. 250-215-7755 ESCAPE From Stress Massage. Lori 250-868-0067 www.escapefromstressmassage.com

ESSENTIAL BODY SAGE. Warm Clean Studio conveniently located. (778)-478-1582 MAGIC HANDS! full body relaxation. Lessons & prostate massage avail. 20 yrs. exp. 250-801-8079 THAI Massage. Totally relax & energize your body & mind. Open 7 days a week Call 250801-7188

Fitness & Training COMBAT Sports Gym avail for sublet, prime DT Kelowna location. Call 250-859-1397

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ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS? Relief is only a call away! Call Anne Hamilton Estate Administrator at 250-979-7190 today, to set up your FREE consultation in Kelowna. Donna Mihalcheon CA,CIRP KPMG Inc. Trustee in Bankruptcy, #300 -1674 Bertram Street, Kelowna, BC. V1Y 9G4 GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com REDUCE DEBT by up to 70% Avoid bankruptcy. Free consultation. BBB accredited. 250-860-1653 www.4pillars.ca

Hairstylists HAVE scissors, will travel. Mobile Barber will come to your home Monday or Tuesday. Bob, 250-864-2421 Mobile Hairdresser. Licensed. 20 yrs exp. Will come to your home anytime 250-801-6878

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

Cleaning Services 1# “CLEAN BY CLEAN” Making U House Proud! Professional. Reliable. Competitive Rates 215-1073 BEST Quality Cleaning Prof, reliable, bonded, ins’d. Comm, Strata, Restaurant, Ofﬁces, Med/Dental. Call 250-8687224 Fax: 778-477-2668 CASTLES to Shacks. Housecleaning Specialist. Ready to clean for you. Weekly, bimonthly, monthly. Bonded & insured. Environmentally safe products avail. Veterans welcome. 250-215-6866 Experienced Housekeepers have immediate openings available. Reliable honest cleaners will take as much pride in your home as you do. The Projects( 250)-808-5389

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

Concrete & Placing A&T Concrete for all concrete you need done. Big or small, I do it all. For Free estimates call Tony 778-478-9444. 250870-2730 + pressure washing

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ELECTRICIAN TOLKO INDUSTRIES LTD. is currently seeking an Electrician to join our team in Armstrong, BC. The Lumber Division in Armstrong is a leading manufacturer of stud products in both domestic and foreign markets. We are an equal opportunity employer and this position offers an excellent pension and beneﬁt program. • Competitive wages • Development opportunities • On-going training • Dynamic and challenging environment • Stable employment Strong values of Safety, Respect, Progressiveness, Open Communication, Integrity and Proﬁt guide us at Tolko. READY TO APPLY YOURSELF? If you are interested in exploring this opportunity and being part of our community, please visit our website at: www.tolko.com and submit your resume by May 15, 2011. Email: opportunities@tolko.com or Fax: 250-546-2240

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Services

Concrete & Placing

Garden & Lawn Edging Cedars - buy direct from grower, 6ft.-10 for $200, We deliver, Budget Nurseries, toll free 1-866-498-2189, www.budgetnurseries.com GORDON’S Quality Lawn Care. Spring Special.12% off aerating/dethatching. 250-863-8935 IAN’S Yrd. Maint. Comm. & Res. De-Thatching, Pruning, Tree Removal, Fertilizing, Wkly. Lawncare, U/G Sprinklers, 250-765-3215 I WANT TO CUT Your Lawn! Plain & simple, your lawn needs cutting, and I cut lawns. I’m asking for your business, and in exchange, you will receive both excellent value and exceptional service, GUARANTEED! Weekly maintenance, power raking, pruning, aerating, spring clean-ups, etc. Senior’s discounts, all inquiries welcome! 250-878-7283 ...Common Sense Yard Care... JIM’S MOWING. Same day service. Fully insr’d. Aerating/ Power Raking. 250-310-5467 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

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WESTWIND IRRIGATION is pleased to welcome Gene Hodgson to our staff! He has over 12 years of experience in servicing irrigation systems. He is professional, hard working & we are proud to have him as part of our team. Call Westwind, 250-860-0025

ACE OF TRADES- SPRING PAINTING SPECIALS! CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE ON RE-PAINTS- INTERIOR OR EXTERIOR, RES/COMM. EXPERIENCED & INSURED. 250-878-5540. Quality MURALS New Line Design. Call Elizabeth 250717-6049

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

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

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

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

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

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

Floor Reﬁnishing/ Installations DIXON Flooring. Hardwood & Tile. 10yrs exp. Facebook: Dixon Flooring. 250-212-3269 QUALITY Floors layed by Hooksnapped Flooring installation. 250-869-2125

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1-1-1- All Exterior Hedge & Tree Specialist. Downsizing, pruning, artistic shaping & removing of hedges & trees. Ins. Call Dave, 250-212-1716 1-1-AERATING (Sale Price) power raking, mowing, hedge & shrub trimming. w w w. A l l T h i n g s E x t e r i o r. o r g 250-869-5349. Aerate, power rake, rototil & hedge trim Call Mel 250-7690867 or 250-718-0241 AERATING, power raking, hedge/shrub pruning, rotatilling, lawn care, mulch & rock etc. Insured. Exp.’d Ace Of Spades. 878-1315, 765-7825 ALLIUM LAWN CARE. Spring Clean-Ups, Weeding. Exp’d & Insured. 250-307-4933 ASPEN LANDSCAPING, irrigation, aerating, pwr raking. Spring clean-up. No HST. 250317-7773. CUSTOM Rototilling. Veggie & ﬂower gardens. 250-862-0821

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

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

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

Handypersons NEED a hand inside or out from painting to yard work. 250-215-1712, 250-768-5032 TERRY’S Handyman Service. Indoor/outdoor painting, carpentry, furniture repair, dump runs, No job too small! 250575-4258 or 250-450-6939

Home Improvements ADDITIONS, finished bsmts, kitchen & bth reno’’s, tile, hrwd & laminate flooring. Drywall, painting. Ext/int finishing. Call 250-870-3187 DECORATING & want New Art for your walls? Check out my work at: www.paintingsilove.com/artist/sharonduguay All are for sale, very reasonable prices or I will paint your favorite photo, the size you want. shareal@live.ca Call 250-860-2005 before 8pm HILLTOP REMODELING. For all your remodeling needs. Call 250-491-5992 Interior & Exterior paradisevalleycontracting.com. Call Rob (250)-859-2787 POWERFENCE.CA Automatic Gate Openers LiftmasterSingle Swing Kit Starts at $999,1 877 744 3651

THE PROBLEM SOLVER. For all the problems you have inside your house or outside. We do it all. Bathrooms, basements, etc. One call does it all. Free est. 30yrs exp., Call 250491-5992 WELL BUILT CONSTRUCTION

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

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

Irrigation/Sprinkler Systems John’s Quality Irrigation Pro Reliable, Economical Service Call John 250-215-0693 WEST-WIND Now booking for irrigation start up, repairs & installs. Call 250-860-0025

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

Masonry & Brickwork

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

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

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

250-859-9053

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W W W. S T O T Z M A S O N R Y. C O M Serving the Okanagan since 1975 Call Albert for a free estimate Phone: 250-862-6139

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

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Snowclearing

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

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

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

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

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Stucco/Siding DESIGN Stucco & Stone. New homes, reno’s & repairs. No job too small. Clean, quality work. Zoltan 250-864-9798.

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

Swimming Pools/ Hot Tubs PENGUIN MFG. HOT TUB COVERS. 250-860-7805

Tiling OKANAGAN Stone & Tile. 25yrs exp. Free estimates. All work gauranteed. Reno’s to tile. Call Gary, 250-317-4770 TILE Setter. Artistic Ceramics. Custom tile setting. Call 250870-1009

Tree Services 1-1-1- All Exterior Hedge & Tree Specialist. Downsizing, pruning, artistic shaping & removing of hedges & trees. Ins. Call Dave, 250-212-1716

ROB’S Tree Care Ltd 1975. For all your tree care needs. Ins. & Cert. WCB. 212-8656 STANS CHIPPING. Tree Removal & Chipping. Free Est. 808-2447. Licensed & Insured.

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

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

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay Ginseng tarps 24’ x 165’ for shade or windbreak. Inexpensive and attractive solution for hay shed, livestock shelter etc. $150 each. 250-558-8322. Quote available for installation. *HAY-SALES-GUARANTEED Quality Grass, Alfalfa, Mixed square bales, round bales & Silage bales. Delivery avail. (250)804-6081,(250)833-6763.

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

Livestock Organic certiﬁed Black Angus Loala cows, heifers,steers,yearling bulls ,

Pets Australian Shepherd Blue Merle puppies also Australian Shepherd/Border Collie Cross $450/$500 (250)769-6795 Basset Hound Puppies, ready May 21, vet checked, 1st shots, $600 (250)833-4081 Chihuahua puppies for sale. 2 Female, 3 male. Born April 6, available June 8. Will have 1st shots & vet checked. View any time or I can email photos. Father is 3.5lbs and mother is approx 5lbs. 250-546-8240 New Zealand Collie pups, very quick learning,for working or active pet,1.vaccination /deworming,$300, 250-547- 6253 PUPPY Tails Daycare & Boarding. 250-878-0931 PUREBRED Standard size Poodle Puppies For Sale. Very Smart & Affectionate. 250768-7869, 250-470-2422 Trinity Shepherds Old World Style Shepherd puppies, 10-16 weeks, $350$500. Vet checked, all shots. (250)547-9763 WOLF HYBRID Cubs reserve. now. Sun Valley Wolf Kennels www.sunvalleywolfkennels.com 250-765-4996 Kelowna, BC

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

FREE ESTIMATES CALL KEVIN

250-575-4973

ELECTRICAL

Licensed & Insured

765-6898 In business since 1989

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

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

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

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

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IRRIGATION/ SPRINKLER WEST-WIND IRRIGATION

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

at 250-860-0025

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

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PAINTING “ONE ROOM, OR YOUR WHOLE CASTLE”

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862-9333

DEREK’S PAINTING Serving Western Canada for 34 years. FREE Estimates Clean & reliable work

PAINTING KELOWNA A BETTER PLACE SINCE 1982

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ROOFING

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

250-765-3191

Pager 250-861-0303

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

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Dixon Flooring Hardwood & Tile

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

TREMBLAY’S EXCAVATING LTD.

GARAGE DOOR GUTTER & SERVICES DOWNSPOUTS

FLOORING Hooksnapped Flooring Installations

A & S Electric

EXCAVATION

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

MARYANNE’S KITCHEN Bathrooms & Countertops.

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HEATING

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

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

250-718-8879

SOMMERFELD HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

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

Call Wayne (250) 215-6767

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

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

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TILING

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MOVING

KOSKI PLUMBING, HEATING & GAS FITTING

Plasma, LCD, 3D TV & Audio.

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

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RENOVATIONS

Electronics Authorized Service Centre

EQUIPMENT LTD.

Shop & Mobile Heavy Equipment Repairs, Sales & Rentals

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PRESSURE WASHING

KELOWNA DIGITRONICS

Trucking, Excavating, Bobcat, Residential

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PLUMBING

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EARTHWORKS LTD.

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

EXCAVATION

OKANAGAN STONE & TILE 25 yrs. experience. Free estimates. All work guaranteed, Renos to tile.

Call Gary 250-317-4770

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EXPERIENCED CRAFTSMEN QUALITY WORKMANSHIP

• Bath Remodels • Decks • Drywall

• Kitchen Remodels • Painting • Plumbing

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

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Neighborhood Trucking & Delivery

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

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

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Building Supplies

$300 & Under

Steel Buildings. 30x40, 50x100 - Others. Time to Buy Now at Old Price. Prices going up! www.sunwardsteel.com Source# 1JS 800-964-8335

6PCE bedroom suite, $275. 250-861-4676 Computer Laptop, Windows, Wireless, Excellent Condition, $300. 250-869-2363 Kelowna Stress Free Blue Leather Recliner w/Stool & Super comfy Palliser. $225 (778)478-0441 VILAS solid rock maple student desk, detachable bookshelf. $300. 250-862-8987 WHITE Whirlpool elec range, ceramic top, self clean oven, like new. $300. 250-763-5536

$100 & Under 12 2’x4’ florescent light fixtures, $50. 250-317-2434 12 2’x4’ florescent light fixtures, $50. 250-317-2434 5TH wheel hitch, 15,000lbs w/rails. $99 obo. Call 250-7687928 6L Garden Sprayer. Asking $15. Call 250-763-0607 80 pcs, 2’x4’ ceiling tiles, $50. 250-317-2434 80 pcs, 2’x4’ ceiling tiles, $50. 250-317-2434 Big Doghouse (250)765-3819

$100

BOSCH attachments mixer grinder, grain mill, slicer shredder $60 for all (250)765-7211 Electric Concrete Mixer $100 (250)765-3819 TV, Sony Trinitron, 27”, matching Sony stand, immaculate. $99. 250-763-9868

$200 & Under BED. Double, clean, good cond. Chiropractic spring bed. $200 obo. 250-861-8904 Computer System, Windows Internet ready Excellent Cond. $200. 250-869-2363 Kelowna DECORATIVE Wall mirror, 27x44”, mirror frame, exc cond, ask $150. 250-764-3122

$400 & Under WINGBACK chairs, very good cond, dark rose. $400/pr. or sell seperate. 250-861-8904

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KING BEDROOM SUITE Gorgeous. See pics on Castanet $750 (250)860-2455 Oak Dining Room Suite Excellent Condition. Table w/2 leafs 6 chairs & China Cabinet $650 obo (250)979-2802 TWO drawer ﬁling cabinet. 30” wide by 18” depth by 27” high. Comes with keys. Grey. $65. Email picture avail. Call 250765-7811.

Looking for large oversize cats, yarders, tractors, sawmill equip, farm equip, ect. For scrap. 250-260-0217. Skidder tires, new, Goodyear HD 111 20 Ply, 30.5x32. $3850. each. (250)309-4440

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IM a private buyer/collector of 1950’s, 60’s and older 10¢, 25¢, 50¢ & $1. I want to buy lots! All conditions! US & Canadian. Todd 250-864-3521 WANTED. WOOD SPLITTER. CALL 250-766-2334 or 250718-2353

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BABY & kids new and used. Up to 50% off summer ware plus .99¢ offers. Moms the Word 187 Hwy 33E past Rutland Rd 765-3422 V/S MC DD.

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

NEED OLD BASEBALL GLOVES, BATS, BALL EQUIPMENT TO BE GIVEN TO KIDS IN PHILIPPINES Ball Coach moving to Philippines. These people are very humble as I was there for 110 days teaching English. Drop off at Creative Trophies & Gifts 108-1755 Springﬁeld Attn: Julian or Jessica OR Sports Excellence 2-310 Banks Rd attn: Bill Martinson OR Call Steve at 250-860-4238 for pick up.

Real Estate Acreage for Sale 149 Acres in Joe Rich, 15 min drive East of town. 3bd cabin, mature timber, fronts Mission Creek. $695,000. David Jurome, MacDonald Realty, 250862-1888

(Next to Kelowna Chrysler)

Fruit & Vegetables FARM FRESH ASPARAGUS

YOUR HD TV held in place w/stand. $160. Similar stand sells for $350. 250-300-2727

2 Cockatiels, both with cages, free to good home. Call 250764-8323 FREE Pick-up of used bicycles that you no longer want. Ok if need repair 604-800-2104

Bruce Duggan 250-766-2628

Garage Sales

1434 Martin St. 1st Annual Garage Sale Saturday., May 7th 11am - 3pm at the Boys & Girls Club. 270 Cambie Rd. Huge Annual Multi Family Sale. Antiques, Advertising Items Collectables, Tools, Hshld Item Etc. Sat., May 7th 8am-4pm. Sun., May 8th 9am-2pm 2ND Annual Spring Kids Flea Market, Sat. May 7th 8am-1pm 60+ tables of deals, Rutland Centennial Hall 180 Rutland Rd N. 2ND Annual Spring Kids Flea Market, Sat. May 7th 8am-1pm 60+ tables of deals, Rutland Centennial Hall 180 Rutland Rd N.

3535 Casorso Rd. Multi Family Moving Sale Friday - Sunday. Noon On Friday. All day Sat/Sun. Central Mobile Home Park. EVERYthing Must GO! CENTRAL SPCA (AUX) Sale Sat, May 7. 10-1. Lunch. White Elephant, Linen, Books, Clothes, Jewellery, Baking. First United Church 721 Bernard Ave. DOWNTOWN. Neighborhood sale. 785, 793 & 841 Clement Ave. Sat May 7, 8am. 6-family, huge assortment of estate, antique, collector, house & yard items & ladies clothing. DT. Sat & Sun 8:30am-1pm 1021 Lawson Ave. 2family sale dryer,crystal sofa bed etc. ELLISON. Multi-family Garage Sale. May 7, 8am. 3270 Esquire Rd. GLENMORE. Garage Sale. Sat May 7, 8-4 & Sun May 8, 10-3. #38-535 Glenmeadows Rd. Household items, furniture, etc. GLENMORE. Multi Family Garage Sale. Sat May 7, 8-2. 1655 Smithson Place. Indoor/ Outdoor plants, hanging baskets, double bed & many household items. JOIN OUR GARAGE SALE Evangel Church May 28 Reserve a table $10. 762-0682

GLENROSA multi family yard sale. May 7, 8-2, 3661 Astoria Dr. in West Kelowna. Golf cart, misc items & more. KLO Area. May 7 & 8, 8-3. 4 family garage sale. Furniture, antiques, power tools & much more. 2835 Richter St. L.Glenrosa Sat May 7th 8am1pm. 3923 Woodell Rd.Some Antiques, Hshld, toys furn etc. L. Mission. Multi-family Estate sale. Sat, May 7, 9-1. 4015 Kentucky Place. Furniture, electronics, dishes, etc L. Mission. Yard/Moving/Retirement Sale. Sat, May 7, 8-3. 3715 Casorso Rd. Apple boxes, water tanks, wood lathes, treadmill, wine barrels & bottles, platform scale, etc ... Multi Treasures Sale. Sat, May 7th. 8am-1pm 650 Lexington Dr.(Gordon & Lakeshore) Neighborhood Garage sale Nelson Place Corner Guisichan/Burtch & Sat May 7 8-5 OLD Glenmore. May 7, 8:30-1:30. May 8, 9-12. 1265 Wilson Ave. Xbox, PS2 games, toys, housewares, furniture & more. Personal items for sale. Assorted glassware, vases, ornaments & some antiques. To view, phone 778-478-7805. Fri & Sat, 10-2.

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MAY 7 9am-12pm. ST. MARY’S CHURCH 2710 E.KELOWNA RD RUTLAND. 3 family yard sale. Sat May 7, 8-3. 740 Graham Rd. Misc items & baby stuff. RUTLAND HUGE Yard Sale 3 Family, Saturday, May 7th 8am -1pm. 848 Webster Rd.

RUTLAND. Sat May 7, 8-2, 435 Stafford Rd. Decorative, craft supplies, kitchen items, stereo stand and much more.

SUNRISE VILLAGE ANNUAL GARAGE SALE Gordon Dr/Raymer Ave Saturday May 7th 8am- onwards Something for everyone WESTBANK. Covered Garage/Estate Sale. All contents have to go. May 5-9. 2782 Auburn Rd. Westbank Sat. 8-2. Garage/ moving sale 3813 Glen Canyon Dr. furn,hshld & more! WEST Kelowna. 1 Big Moving Sale. May 7, 8-noon. 1511 Klein Rd. Furn’t, books, etc .. WEST Kelowna. Community Yard Sale. The Pointe. 4074 Gellatly Rd. Sat May 7, 8-1. 20+ homes participating. Hot dogs available. WEST Kelowna. Huge Sale! May 7, 8-1. 2396 Cobblestone Rd. Patio set w/umb, couch & lovest. Antique sideboard, Lay-Z-Boy recliner, lamps, tons of hshld items. Everything must go! No early birds please West Kelowna. Mega Garage Sale. Canyon Ridge. Sat., May 7, 9am-3pm. 4035 Gellatly Rd. S.Many homes selling musical instruments, clothes, games, puzzles, toys, furniture, housewares, collectibles, ﬁne china, art work, gardening items, jewlery, etc. Take the Glenrosa exit & head down towards the lake on Gellatly Rd until you come to Canyon Ridge. WINFIELD. Gigantic 5-family garage sale. Sat May 7, 9-12. 10618 Powley Crt.

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160 Acres in Oyama, panoramic lakeviews, has shale rock quarry, take trades/carry ﬁnancing. $1,450,000. David Jurome, MacDonald Realty, 250-862-1888 3 Acres, Whitevale Area, Lumby. Flat, trees, drilled well, gas/hydro to driveway. Price $230,000.00 + HST OBO. 250-547-6932.

Ready now! 1100 sf townhouse; open plan, 2 BR, lovely patio, garage and extra parking. View phase 7 Camarillo plan at www.sonomapines. com Below developer’s price. $299,900 Call 250-768-2277 or 250-486-8181 REDUCED PRICE to $252,500 OWN THE LAND.

Apt/Condos for Sale 2BD, 2bth, 1500sq’, bright top ﬂr corner unit, great loc. MLS $199,900. Betsy Price, RE/ MAX Kelowna. 250-212-5520

COUNTRY LIVING Mill Creek Place 55+, centrally located condo. 2bdrm, 2 bath, approx 1420sqft. In suite laundry. Non-smoking. Small pets ok. $350,000 250-762-5622 DELUXE 4th ﬂoor 740sq.ft. 1 bdrm Fr, DW, W/D ,A/C, UG parking, storage. Assessed Value $194,100, will sell for $184,100. (250)763-4264 HOLLYWOOD Station, 1182 sq’, 2bd, 2bth, 2 ug prking, SS, tile, many upgrades. $244, 500. $10,000 down. Balance mortgage for 5yrs at 4%. $1038.31/mo. 250-762-3966 THINKING OF SELLING? For a conﬁdential, no obligation, free market evaluation of your property call Mark Jontz, Royal Lepage 250-762-9446 or 250-860-1100 anytime.

Business for Sale Campground Established Vernon Area, Health Reasons 8.5 acres, 2bdrm apt., store, cabin, 40 sites, great potential. $900,000. (250)545-2798

Duplex/4 Plex 2bdrms W/D, Yard, 2 Parking Spots, Newly Renovated in Beautiful Location $900 + utils. June 1 or now. (250)470-0000 DUPLEX FOR SALE! 4 bdrm, 3bth, downtown, big lot size, recently renovated, good mortgage helper, close to hospital & all other ammenities. $379,000 Msg 250-979-0250.

For Sale By Owner 855 MISSION SPRINGS CRESENT

REDUCED: $569,900

LOCATION LOCATION........... Exceptional executive family home in Mission Springs neighborhood Walk to schools, Beach, H2O and Greenway. Completely renovated including granite in the custom designed kitchen, travertine marble in the spacious master en suite and much more. Approx. 2,600 sq.ft. Mature yard. Agents Welcomed 250-861-8856 By Appointment Only AWESOME LAKE & MNT VIEWS FROM EVERY WINDOW 2bd Modular in one of the nicest parks on the westside. 1080sq’, natural gas heat & central AC, 5appls, ample prking, sep carport, attc’d 10x30 workshop, lrg lot with the best views in the park. Pets welcome.

$109,000. Call 250-768-7124

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. PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS from $150,000. www.orlandoprojects.com Also: 1 precious 3 acre parcel, owner ﬁnancing. 250-558-7888

Moduline Home. 2 bdrm, 2 full bth, gas ﬁreplace, 45+, 2 small pets under 15”, CA, side deck, 10X18 rear deck, strata fee- $35/mo. Insulated 12X32 garage w/work bench & Lrg storage in rear. Call 250-769-6446. THINKING OF SELLING? For a conﬁdential, no obligation, free market evaluation of your property call Mark Jontz, Royal Lepage 250-762-9446 or 250-860-1100 anytime.

Houses For Sale MORTGAGES!! Lower than posted bank rates. No application fee. Mortgage renewal, reﬁnancing, debt consolidation pre-qualiﬁcation & rate guarantees. John Magis 250-762-7622

******* 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 $165,000 2bdrm Holiday Park Resort Home with Lot, pools, gym, golf. #783-415 Commonwealth Rd. MLS Ken Dempsey Remax. 717-5000 $287,000 Affordable Retirement Rancher. Hrdwd, tile Sky light nicely updated. MLS Ken Dempsey Remax 717-5000 $333,900. Westbank, 3bd, 2bth up, 1bd or den, lndry, inlaw suite, 1bd, garage. Assist w/down payment. View on comfree.com #248411. Call 250-768-2554 $374,000 Belgo Elem.school Area 3 bdrm on Main Full bsmnt gar,Rv prking MLS Ken Demsey Remax 717-5000 $445.000 Glenmore .35 acre fenced lot det. shop RV prking 4bdrm + den updated home 2422 Longhill Rd. MLS Ken Dempsey Remax 717-5000 6 1/2 Acres with Cape Cod Style 4bdrm 3bath Lakeview Home Priv setting Only 15 min to DT Kelowna 5 min To UBC $639,000 (250)-215-1324 COURT ORDERED SALE. 3Bdrm+den Family Home. 2 baths, lrg fenced yard, garage, Nice area.$315,000 Lloyd 250215-5607 MacDonald Realty

MORTGAGES LOW RATES. 5YR. 3.94% VARIABLE 2.25% Trish at 250-470-8324 THINKING OF SELLING? For a conﬁdential, no obligation, free market evaluation of your property call Mark Jontz, Royal Lepage 250-762-9446 or 250-860-1100 anytime.

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

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Show Homes at 1680 Ross Rd. www.accenthomes.ca Accent Homes (250)-769-6614 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 $ 109,950. Many other plans available. The Home Boys 877-976-3737 509-4819830 or www.hbmodular.com

Mortgages 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

Recreational 1997 ClassA TripleE Embassy M.H. Fully equipped, gas, 4000 generator Back up camera. 82,000km. A-1 shape. $18,000 obo (250)869-1863

Rentals Acreage 3 Acres Pasture land for lease. Irrigation,great for horses.Central location.$250. 212-7322

Apt/Condo for Rent 1BD. Senior’s apt. quiet cls. to DT, 3appl, heat, hotwater, drapes, ac, sec. prkng w/video survillience, onsite mgr., safe & secure, ns, np, $700. 8606548 2BD Condo at Verve. Pool, all appl’s, 2 ug-prking stalls, NS. NP. $1200 utils incl.1 yr lease 250-763-4930, - 870-6483 2Bdrm. 2bath 55+ 5 appls. UG.parking Capri Area Very nice. Call (250)762-9265 2BDRM 2bth spacious 5yr old condo by Costco in Kelowna. Balcony. Avail. now. $1100.+ util. NS/NP. 250-495-5107. AVAILABLE June 1st. On second ﬂoor, two bedroom,1-1/2 bathroom. Close to Costco. On bus route. No Pets. 875.00 per month plus utilities. Phone: 250-717-5863

BELGO AREA, Rutland Rd. South. 2bd, $900 hydro, f/s, NO PETS, bus route, Avail. now. 250-491-3345, 869-9788

BROCKTON MANOR.

EXQUISITE SANCTUARY Fabulous 2.26 private acres with creek in beautiful Alberni Valley on Vancouver Island. Enchanting 3600 sq.ft. 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom custom built 1995 home. Outstanding 57x40 shop with own bathroom, lots of parking. Features hardwood, tile throughout, custom cabinetry. Gas ﬁreplaces, stove, heat and hot water; ensuite with soaker tub. Thinking of a life style change? Move to Vancouver Island. Even better, move to Port Alberni, the Salmon Capital of the World! Visit www.albernihomes4u.ca for more information on this “one of a kind” property. Asking $649,000 RE/MAX Mid Island Realty Port Alberni, B.C. John Stilinovic 250-724-4725 Toll Free 1-877-723-5660

2bd, starting @ $850 incl. parking & utilities. 1Bdrm, starting @ $700 (250)-860-5220 CAPRI MALL area. Senior Orientated building. NP, laundry, 1bd, $720 & 1bd w/den. $800 250-979-2771 CENTRAL Rutland, Bright 2bd, NS, NP, Nparties. $850. Quiet well cared for building. Resp tenants. 250-863-6645 COSTCO AREA. 3BD, 2bth, $1450/mo + hydro, ug prking avail, $30/stall. NP. Avail May 1 250-869-9788 FURNISHED, Spacious, Secure, 1bd, 2bth, sunroom, WD, 6appls, AC, ug prking, NS, NP. June 1 - Oct 1. $1250 incl power & cbl. Call 250-4914464 or 250-300-3520

FAIRLANE CRT.

Close to shopping & bus route, 2BD APARTMENT Heat & hot water incl. New adjustable rates. Call (250)-860-4836 MILL CREEK ESTATES

1590/1588 Spall Rd. Premiere Rental Complex in Kelowna. Different Floor Plans Available Close to Shopping / Restaurants. Call for Availability. Affordable rental amounts. (250)-860-4836 or email: millcreekestates@shaw.ca

New 2BD,2 Bth+den condo w/lakeview, West Kelowna. 6 APP, A/C, patio. 1yr lease, ns, np. $1350 incl. heat & water. Avail. June1. 250-859-2388 NEWER 2 BD 2 FULL BTH Condo6 APP, A/C, 1000 sq ft 1 Parking, LG Locker. Available May 15 or Jun 1. Rent 975.00 with lease 345 Mills RD. Call 250-767-6516 or 250-8599909

RENT or lease. 2 Bdrm + den, FP, priv terrace, balc. 6 appls, 1250sqft. Gym, guest suite, strg, 2 sec u/g prkng. DD, NP, NS, $1300mo. Avail Immed.1800-894-0554, 250-718-1240 RUTLAND 55+ 2 bdrm 2 bath UG parking, Storage & 6appls. $890 (250)764-7786 RUTLAND: THUNDERBIRD EVERGREEN APTS. 435/395 Franklyn Road 1 & 2 bdrm suites, 3/appls, AC, drapes, walk-in storage, u/g secure parking, hot water included. Laundry facilities on site. Close to excellent shopping, major bus routes (excellent bus service to all campuses, Orchard Park Mall & downtown), theaters, medical facilities & restaurants. 250-762-5932 for appointment to view West Kelowna 2bdrm 2 bath top Flr lakeview Upgraded Granite. SS all appls etc. secure prking all amenties.$1390 Incl utils. 250-859-1300 Ed Virtual tour okbccondos.com/brown1406.html 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 COMMERCIAL BUILDING FOR LEASE

9202 Shale Ave. Summerland. 5400 sq. ft x 16 ft high main building + 480 sq. ft. ofﬁce space on 1/2 acre fenced. Additional 3/4 acre available. $3800. p/m incl. triple net + HST Call Allan 250-490-7451 HWY Front avail at 1694 Ross Rd Ship/rec doors, prking C1 2000sqft. $2500 TN. 769-6614

Duplex / 4 Plex 2Bdrm Upstairs Quiet For rent $850 Available Now 250-7631558,or 250-575-8154 3BD, 1bth, Scarboro Rd. Newly reno’d, new appls, FS, DW, small pet ok, June 1. $1200. 250-769-7243 3BD Mainﬂr, McClure Rd, RV/ gar prking, CA, WD, FS, sorry NS, NP. $1200+utils & DD. 250-212-0392 4BED+DEN 2BATH BLKMTN. $1250+Util. 5appl. 2decks. Lrg yard. NS.NP. 250-869-8504 Available June 15th 2bdrm + den 1.5 bath st ,fr, Quiet area nr Westside Rd $1000/mo 250-769-0109, 250-878-9970 Available June 1st 2bdrm + den 1.5 bath st, fr, Quiet area nr Westside Rd $1000/mo 250-769-0109, 250-878-9970

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Suites, Lower

Avail. Now 2bd. .SxS nr. Capri Mall Area 1000sq.ft. f/s w/d, NP. $800. 250-862-1525 OLD Glenmore. 3bd, 2ba, FP, ensuite lndry, nr amens now/ June.1, $1180 250-763-7869 RUTLAND - 4bd, 2.5 baths, across from shopping, close to schools, $1350/ mo. Avail immed. 250-317-0475 WESTBANK- 2bd, 1.5bth sxs 4plex, Smid Rd. $800 + hydro. Avail May 15 or 30. 250-2121282

CLEAN, safe furn’d rooms/ suites, DT, students/working/active seniors, int, WD. Lng/short term. 250-861-5757.

Homes for Rent

FARM COUNTRY RV PARK

1BD suite, N. Rutland, near bus, suitable for quiet single person. FS, WD. NS, NP. $750 incl utils. 250-765-5854 1lrg bd suite, $700+DD. incl utils/cbl. NS/NP. Single wrking person. Ref’s req’d. Avail Now. 250-491-9739, 250-863-0116 2bd 1ba fr/st shr’d w/d between Costco & Plaza 33 unfurn/furn. $825 (250)-491-3215 2BD Legal Suite Rutland, ns, np.near school,bus Avail now. Utils & Cbl incl 250-864-7264. 2BD. Near Nesters. avail imd. 5appl, incl utils, cbl & wl int, sep ent., $900. 250-470-3449 2BD. Rutland, np, ns, $800. sep. ent., nr. bus/shops, Avail. now, 250-491-0163 $900 utils incl. Mission area. Pets negot.. 2bd, 1bth. Storage, shr’d yard. 250-762-9703 AVAIL 2bd suite, brnd new, Belgo area. NP, NS, Nparties, no lndry, $800 incl utils. Aft 5pm, 250-491-1829 Black Mtn 2Bdrm basement suite. Seperate entry, prking, NS. NP. $750 utils incl. Avail. immed. 250-765-7504 Capri area 1 bdrm + den,bsmt Spacious shrd laundry priv ent lrg yard carport close to bus shops rest. sm. pet ok. $850 utils incl’d 250-718-8504 Cl.New 2bd 1ba 4appl prkng, b.yard patio,area DT. ministry welcome. cat ok $1075 utilities included. 250-215-1073 LARGE 1bdrm, w/o, N. Glenmore, spacious, priv ent, lndry, near OUC, quiet wrking pref. $900 incl utils. May 1. Call 250-868-8458 Lrg 1bdrm hospital area WD Sep entry Lrg yard NS NP $900 utils incl’d (250)868-8874 NEWER 2bd WO Blk Mnt. Bus route, NS, NP. 5appls, ref’s req’d. May 1. $950+1/3 power. 250-491-0122 Newly renovated 1 bdrm bsmt suite. Gordon/ KLO Area. w/d $775 utils. incl’d. Avail. now Call 250-212-3299 RUTLAND. 1bd bsmt suite, NS, NP, $750. Avail. now. 250-765-3002, 250-863-5616 Spring Valley area, 2bd, WO level. Close to amen, buses. $795+ approx. $100 utils. 250868-9059 WINFIELD bright 2bdrm main level ste on parklike setting, priv patio. Avail May 1. Incl everything. Walking dist to beach & marina. On bus route. Furn or unfurn. Suits working person or students. N/s, n/p. $1000/mo. 250-766-1776 W/O 1bd bsmt suite on acreage. 2 minutes from Springﬁeld. Cbl, int, utils incl. $650. Call Barb, 250-765-9302 BASEMENT Suite, grnd-lvl entry, suitable for mature couple or single female. $775. utils & cbl incl. 250-764-8491

1BD in Ellison, WD, FS, June 1. $750+utils & DD. Suits one person. 250-765-5208 1 Bdrm house in Orchard. Avail. now. $800/m Serge 250863-6801 or 250-765-0722. 2BD avail. Winﬁeld. June 1. Looking for responsible person or couple. All appls, AC, utils incl, pet ok. $1300. Call 250766-1039 2BD House, upper level in Capri area, shared lndry, mature wrkong cple, NP, small workspace & garage. $1000+utils. (250)448-8507 2 BDRM 1.5 Bath. S/S single story duplex on Mission Creek. Quiet street in Rutland. Carport. Central air. Fireplace. Will suit mature person. $945 Ph. 250 575-3861.

3BD Mobile w/200sq’ addition. sm Pet negot. WD/FS. NS $1190+utils. (250)-768-6773 3BD, near hospital. Sundeck carport, NS, NP. Ref’s. $1025. May 1. 250-801-9900. 3bdrm Avail June 1 Fr st dw fenced yard cov deck carport pets negot.NS $1200 + utils DD + Ref’s req’d. Boucherie W.Kel. Area 250- 768-7912 3BDRM mobile home, big LR, FR in Orchard. $1000/mo. Avail now. Serge 250-8636801 or 250-765-0722. $800 2bd on farm 5appl, req am. help. (250)764-1167 email; rent2290@shaw.ca Available May 15. 3bdrm 2.5 baths Westbank nr Golf course 5 appls dbl gar FP AC Fenced yard $1800 250-7690109 or 250-878-9970 AVAIL Immed, Clean 3BD, Garage, Rutland, 6 appl, NS. Pet neg. $1500. 250-861-5757 AVAIL now. Houses for rent in Magic Estates & Rutland area. $1700 plus DD & utils. 250859-6784 DRIVE By 947 Bernard Ave. Sing. detached w/inlaw suite, 4Bd. 2ba., incl. 4appl., cent air, 2 fp’s, hw flrs., lots of open prkng. totally reno’d., $1900. mo. June 1st, viewing by appt. only, Gold Realty 717-3177 FURN. upscale, near new, exec.2bd+den, (or 3rd bdrm.) top flr. 5mins. from bridge, 2bay gar.,across fr. park. Rent neg., on lease length min 30 days. NS. NP. 250-762-7837 Like New 5 bdrm 3 full baths Exec Home. Over 3000 sqft. Loads of parking Avail Now. $1900+utils Black Mtn area (250)317-8178 Newly Reno’d 3 bdrm Hospital Area W/D $900 + utils NS NP Avail Immed Day 250-8680884 evening 250-768-0291 NO STRINGS ATTACHED! If we told you there’s a $45K non-repayable grant for a down payment on a brand new home, wouldn’t you want to, know more? If you can make mortgage pymts but haven’t been able to save a down payment, find out about Project Build II Attainable Housing program. Contact Gino Dal Ponte at 250.317. 2707 or info@thepropertysource.ca RUTLAND- 3bdrm, 2baths, nr school/bus Very nice quiet neighborhood Avail. Immed. NP,NS $1400/mo + utils. Call 250-317-1672, 250-863-5616 RUTLAND. Main flr, 2bd, air, DW, carport, shrd WD, ref’s, $975 + 2/3 utils. 250-765-5064 WESTIDE area, very private, 2860 Scharf Rd. 3bd House, 1.5bth, avail immed. $1100. Call (250)-768-5768. 2BD 4Appl Carport Patio $1300.3Bd 3Ba 5Appl FamRm DblGar $1700 250-860-1961 www.cdnhomefinders.ca

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

Rooms for Rent FEMALE Student or Working furnished room Incls all utils, cbl & int, $400. 250-870-7183.

RV Pads ACRES R.V. SITES Fully serviced c/w Wi Fi & Cable SPECIAL: Winter rates all Summer!! “Out of town but in town” Ph. (250) 765-2580

Best view. Best rates. Full service incl wi/ﬁ & cable. Daily, Weekly & Monthy Rates.

Kelowna Call 250-862-7448

Seasonal Acommodation FURN. upscale, near new,exec.2bd+den, (or 3rd bdrm.) top ﬂr. 5mins. from bridge, 2bay gar.,across fr. park. Rent neg., on lease length,min 30 days. NS. NP. 250-762-7837 ON OK Lake, near Kelowna. 3bd, 2.5bth, beach, dock, $1200/wk, June & Sept. $1800 /wk July & August. Winter lease avail. 250-766-2091

Shared Accommodation CENTRAL Glenmore, room w/ a view, $550 utils incl except phone, NP, ND. June 1. 250469-1238, 778-478-2288 FURN’D Bedroom, Rutland, NP/NS, $480+DD incl utils, cble, int. 250-765-1633 FURN’D Master bdrm w/ensuite bath W.O deck, priv sitting room, garage. parking. hottub int. sat tv. utils incl’d. McKenzie Rd. Shared kitchen & laundry $1200. Suitable for young couple. Call Evan to view (250)826-4739 LOOKING for Roommate 3bdrm newer house. Close to amenities. $450 incl utils, cable, internet. (250)869-4588 LOWER MISSION1bdrm bsmt. Sep ent, washer/dryer, shr’d kitchen. 250-764-8183 CLEAN Roommate. ND, ND, NP. From $400-$490/mth 250860-8106, 250-718-5837

Suites, Lower 1300sq’ 2bd, 5appl, jetted tub, pool, utils, Lakeview Heights. NS, pets negot. Ref’s req’d. $1100. 250-769-7107 1BD 4Appl $800 Incl Utils. 2Bd 5Appl Gar Patio Pet OK $900 Utils Incl. 250-860-1961 www.cdnhomefinders.ca 1BD, Bright Modern Suite, Glenmore. furnished (opt), 5 Appliances, digital cable - w/ internet - utilities incl. absolutely NS, NP. Quiet prof. $850/mnth. Tel: 762-9258 or 470-7157. 1BD. Bright. Spacious level entry, in Winfield, prking for 2. FS, WD hookup. NG FP, blinds, area rugs, priv deck/ yard. $800+ Shrd util cost incl satellite tv.& water. Call 250766-3292 1BD bsmt suite (wo), w/garage, 1200sq’, near lake, 5appl, NS, NP, ref’s. $750 +utils. Avail immed. Ph 250-7695624, 250-317-0373 1BD lower level of house, utils incl, $750. Prefer single, NS, NP. June 1. 250-860-5709 1Bd. new bsmt suite N. Glen nr UBCO lam/crpt 5appls utils incl’d sep entry a/c, prkg ns.np $800 suit Mature working proff. (250)762-8011 1BDRM, avail Now. Rutland. Clse to schools. $700 incl utils. NP.bus route 250-863-1302. 1 BDR., secure & comfortable ste. w/private entrance, built-in breakfast nook/w chairs, large walk-in closet/storage area. Minutes to downtown or Orchard Pk. Mall. Incl. utilities, cable, wifi. N/s, n/p. $760/mo. (250) 762-7173 1BD, Rutland. Avail April 15. NS, NP, ref’s. $700 incl utils. 250-801-9900. 1BD. Rutland. Bright & new, shared w/d, n/s, n/p, near bus, $775mo. incls. utils. 801-9621. 1BD spacious, priv ent, sep patio, sep WD, gas FP, AC, mature person, NS, NP. $800 incl utils+DD 250-762-9726

Suites, Upper 2BD. Avail immed, quiet, 4 plex suite. Newly reno’d. NP NS. $830 + Utils. + DD. req.’d Call 250-451-9923 2BD suite, $850, $425 DD, NP, NS, Nparties. FS, WD, utils incl. 250-762-7398 3 BDRM, 2 bath, 1350 sq. ft., F/S, W/D, DW, AC, garage, no dogs, ns, $1500/m incl. util. Avail. June 1, 250-215-0163. 439 Klassen Rd.

BRIGHT 2 bdrm upper suite, Apple Bowl area, furnished & appointed. We pay all utils. Avail May 1. No parties, NP, NS, ND. 250-868-1314 LRG 2BD, near Costco/ Plaza 33, fs, wd, yard. $950 +utils. NS, NP, ND. 250-491-3215 NEWLY reno’d 3bd, 2bth upper, attchd 2 car garage, West Kelowna (Smith Creek) 5mins from town centre. Quiet alcove cul-de-sac in hillside provides country like environment. Large, fenced backyard, pets ok, family oriented neighborhood, 5appl, NS. $1200+ utils. 250-878-6529 Renovated 3 Bedroom top ﬂoor of house for rent. This unit has been updated with laminate ﬂooring, stainless steel appliances, stacking front loader washer and dryer. Centrally located in Westbank near Super Store and on Bus route. Fully fenced back yard. Small pet considered. $1100 per month includes utils. No smoking, no partying. Call Karen to arrange viewing by phone: 250.878.3605 or email: karenh.is@shaw.ca

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LYLE’S TOWING Free removal of unwanted vehicles. Pay up to $1000 for good vehicles. Lots of used parts for sale. 765-8537

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Recreational/Sale

1994 Lincoln Continental, Black, fully loaded, only 174K, $3300. 250-575-7307

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2000 Ford Foucs SE

One owner, black with grey interior, 130,000kms, eight passenger, Honda installed trailer package. Meticulously maintained. $19,000. Located in Nelson B.C. Call

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ATTENTION COLLECTORS 1980 CAMARO, only 50,000 K on reblt punched 305 eng. 3 spd. $2,800. Call for more info. 250-523-9762. (Logan Lake) Moving Must Sell very rare 2001 Chrysler Prowler, all options, as new, only 7000 mi. Best offer. (250)558-8104

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5Speed 4Cyl Gas Saver Air P/W P/L P/M Cruise CD Player Spoiler Alloy Wheels Keyless Entry New Tires $2990 Call 250-862-2555 or Visit www.kfmauto.com 2005 Hyundai Tuscon. 2 ltr, front wheel drive, AM/FM stereo w/MP3 CD, alloy wheels, anti-lock brakes, power brakes/steering/mirrors/windows/locks. Roof rack, ﬁve doors, tilt steering, 4 wheel disc brakes, electronic stability control, block heater, heated front windshield & heated mirrors. New winter tires, timing belt, windshield & front brakes. Good on gas +/- hwy 30, town 28 m/g. 100,000 kms. EXCELLENT CONDITION. New Price: $8900 obo. Call: Cell 250-617-9944 2006 Pontiac Solstice, 5spd, V6, leather int., power everything, 4484km. Mint. $16,900. Call 250-860-2194

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250-575-2191 2010 Elantra Touring. White, new condition. $14,900. (250)306-6262

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2004 HONDA CIVIC

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250-765-9457 Parts and Service for all makes of snowmobiles, motorcycles, & ATV’s. 1000’s of parts in stock. 2004 Honda Ace Shadow this bike is Mint, lots of chrome low kms $4,750 250-491-2295 2005 SCOOTER gas 125motor Vino Yamaha Good shape. 5,600km $2500(250)863-9830 2007 Harley Davidson Electra Glide Classic. 7000km. Show room condition. $16,800. (250)503-0259 2007 KYMCO 150cc scooter, 2500kms. Like new cond w/many extras. Great comuter vehicle. $2300. 250-862-0576 Collectors Items. 1986 Honda Shadow, 1100 cc, great cond, 34,000kms. 250-545-4653 or 250-308-0977

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V6 3.3L Auto Air P/L P/W Cruise Tilt CD Player 4New Tires Runs Great Great Cond In & Out No Oil Leaks $3490 Call 250-862-2555 or Visit www.kfmauto.com 2003 Sonoma,V6, auto, extra cab, a/c, cruise,140,000kms, $6800. 778-475-5651 Vernon.

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2002 28 ft Triple EEE CLASS A MOTORHOME Fully Loaded, Rear beds Safety certiﬁed. Will take vehicle on trade. 95,000KM

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Auto 4.8L 4x4 Air P/L 4New Tires Tow Pkg CD Player HWY KMS Runs Great Must See & Drive Great Deal $5990 Call 250-862-2555 or Visit www.kfmauto.com

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