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ur legal rights form one of the pillars of Canadian society. Within the justice system, many who cannot afford a lawyer rely on assistance to discover what those rights are and how they apply. The closure of Legal Aid offices across B.C. brings into relief the question of how to cope with the flood of people in need of legal help, and who should pay. Capital News reporter Mike Simmons looks at the implication of those changes for groups and individuals in our community. See story on A3.

no day in court AIMEE THOMPSON, coordinator of the Elizabeth Fry Society, says further cutbacks to legal aid services will affect her society’s clients. SEAN CONNOR/CAPITAL NEWS

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Access to legal aid facing challenges Mike Simmons STAFF REPORTER

he office of a non-profit organization that provided legal advice to those in Kelowna who could not afford it will soon be closed. The closure is the closest visible sign of a wider collision between an increasing demand on legal services and a decline in the ability to pay for them. The Legal Aid office in Kelowna is located1664 Richter St. It is one of the most recent victims to fall to budget cuts within the non-profit Legal Services Society. Similar regional offices in Kamloops, Prince George, Victoria and Surrey along with the Justice Access Centre in Nanaimo are also on the chopping block this year. The offices are currently scheduled to close on April 1. The cuts affect four positions in Kelowna and six in Kamloops, a mixture of staff lawyers, paralegals and administrative support staff. The Justice Access Centre provides legal information and advice to people involved in separation and divorce. This spring will also see the end of the civil LawLine service and the Community Advocate Support Line. LawLine is a telephone service designed to help low-income B.C. residents who do not qualify for a legal aid lawyer. Operators provide advice on debt-

or’s assistance, employment and family law, health, estate law and seniors issues, housing law and income security lawrelated issues. The Community Advocate Support Line connects advocates with a lawyer who will provide legal advice, coaching and information to help them in their work on behalf of clients. These telephone legal advice services are both scheduled to end on March 26. Legal Services Society communications manager Brad Daisley said the society is in the process of hiring local agents. Those agents are intended to fulfill some of the duties office staff currently do, including the provision of intake services to enable local access to legal representation, providing public legal education and information, providing legal advice, engaging in outreach and liaison activities with community, Aboriginal and legal groups and scheduling duty counsel. Daisley noted that expressions of interest have been received from those wishing to become local agents, and will continue to be received up to Feb. 15.

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“I think we should all be concerned that our most vulnerable citizens are being scooped up by the criminal justice system and criminalized before they have access to social and justice services.”

Aimee Thompson, coordinator of the Elizabeth Fry Society office in Kelowna

According to the society’s estimated timeline, the agents would be hired, trained and start offering services byMarch 29. Legal Services Society executive director Mark Benton noted the cuts are the by-product of the financial equivalent of a “perfect storm.” He pointed out that as the recession began to occur, falling interest rates dropped and took with them the interest-based funding the LSS receives from trust accounts. Benton added that two years ago, the LSS received $3 million just from the Notary Foundation, and this year the expectation from that funding source has been reduced to $200,000. “It’s a very steep decline, and we were running a lot of our discretionary programs from that funding.” Benton said funding from the Law Foundation takes the form of an annual grant, which the LSS continues to receive even though the foundation is currently running into

deficit spending. He pointed out the government delivers more than 90 per cent of LSS funding and continues to maintain their level of delivery. “What we also saw as the recession started to set in was a very marked increase in the demand for legal aid.” Benton noted rising unemployment made more people eligible for legal assistance. He added that when there is fiscal stress in the economy, that stress is reflected in domestic relationships. Benton said the LSS has seen a 20 per cent increase in the demand for family law services. “Our core funders, not withstanding their commitment, have been hard-pressed to maintain funding.” Benton said a third dimension of difficulty is added by the LSS no longer being allowed to operate at a deficit, when the society had been in deficit spending for the past two years. “Right now, we are projecting a multi-million dollar operating deficit. We need to balance that budget for next year.” Benton said the situation spurred the LSS to look carefully at its long-

term plan and put limits on the amounts of service provided. He noted the society’s principle focus now is on maintaining services and reducing administrative costs. Benton said these reductions have applied to a simplified billing system for lawyers hired by LSS and also to a look at how the society operates its legal aid application process. He pointed out that moving the process to the province-wide call centre was the cheapest way for the LSS to process applications from people seeking assistance. “They could apply either through the local agent or the phone service, but the phone service will be the predominant way.” Benton added that the move frees up funds from administration and allows the LSS to put the money into services. He noted the move to close regional offices and employ local agents freed up more than $1 million. Benton said the LSS looked at the range of services provided and realized it needed to be realistic about revenue and service demand. “Our vision of returning to the legal service model of before 2002 was not something we could realize in the future.” Benton noted that such a return would require tens of millions of dollars from government and private sources.

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aid in criminal, family, immigration and mental health matters. Benton pointed out narrowing the focus of services provided allows the society to do the best it can with the resources it has. He said an increasing body of social science research notes timely advice on legal problems can help avoid costs incurred on social services. Benton added that the LSS does not believe that government and private sources will be able to financially provide those services in the current economic climate. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a much broader need for legal aid, but realistically we have to focus our services on where we can make a difference and where our government sets its priorities.â&#x20AC;? Benton pointed out

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the LSS receives no government funding for civil law services. He said he had no doubt that there would be exceptional service from local agents in Kelowna, but they would not match what was available from the Legal Aid office. He added that the closure was no reflection of the calibre of the people working there. The Kelowna law courts are the proving ground for one of the societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pilot projects to improve the delivery of duty counsel services. Benton noted that the pilot project involves a single duty counsel lawyer dealing exclusively with minor criminal offenses such as breaches of probation or failures to appear in court. He noted this is one of the areas where the LSS had limited service in criminal law due to budget constraints. Benton pointed out that national statistics show such minor offenses as the fastest growing area of criminal offense, with a similar trend reflected in B.C. He said the final report on whether having a dedicated duty counsel for such offences is more effective. He noted costs are not reduced, but it may be a more efficient way to operate and enhance the level of duty counsel available.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We obviously believe this helps the court as well.â&#x20AC;? B.C. Ministry of Attorney General public relations officer David Townsend said the decision to make the cuts was an internal one, made by the Legal Services Society. He noted that the LSS does receive government funding from the ministry, but that funding has not been cut. The NDPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s critic for the attorney general ministry, MLA Leonard Krog, said it is typical for the government to pretend they have no responsibility for anything they fund. He pointed out that the bulk of the budget for the LSS is provided by the ministry of the attorney general. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The money that comes from the Law Foundation and the Notary Foundation is drying up, but the mandate to deliver legal aid is still the governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s responsibility,â&#x20AC;? he said. Krog added that the current Liberal government had already cut the legal aid budget by more than 40 per cent after being elected. He also doubted whether replacement services instituted by the LSS would be able to fill the gap. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be a cost-effective service, and the lawyers going on strike in Kam-

loops tells you what the legal community thinks of it.â&#x20AC;? A group of Kamloops lawyers withdrew all family and criminal court duty counsel work beginning Jan. 11 in protest of the cuts. Krog noted the seven per cent legal services tax brings in more than enough money to fund Legal Aid, but he said portions of the tax are diverted into general government revenue. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The fact is that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve starved the legal aid system around the province.â&#x20AC;? While access points to legal assistance are being reduced, the demand for those services continues to increase. Elizabeth Fry Society agency coordinator Aimee Thompson said the closures will affect the amount of legal assistance available to the societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clients. The Elizabeth Fry Society is a non-profit organization that works primarily with women involved in the justice system. The organization also operates a sexual assault counselling centre and works with women who become involved in all forms of violent situations. Thompson said Elizabeth Fry staff have found that when women are at the contemplation stage of leaving a violent do-

t s t mestic situation, they want to find out what theirv rights are or ask for more information about family h S law. She said a number of t the women are referred to d Legal Aid or to the Lawline telephone service. e Thompson noted that d staff also use the Com- i munity Advocate line to c get more specific legal in- s formation or to get advice i from a lawyer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are alterna- S tives, but theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not go- fi ing to be funded and have c the same kind of man- t date that Legal Aid had,â&#x20AC;? b she said. Thompson noted that i d the EFS has contacted several other legal organizations in an attempt to w find alternate sources, but e pointed out that access to t Legal Aid and the Law- l line telephone service has helped streamline a legal c process that people often m find confusing and frus- p trating. She said the LSS previously saw resources cut in 2002 and thought services would be rebuilt from there, rather than suffering further rounds of cuts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My sense is that we are going through a phase of much more deprivation and punishment.â&#x20AC;? She noted there is a reliance on the criminal justice system to provide counselling and assistance after people have gone through it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think we should all be concerned that our most vulnerable citizens are being scooped up by the criminal justice system and criminalized before they have access to social and justice services.â&#x20AC;? Thompson said the effects of the work of local agents being hired as replacements will depend on the individuals hired. She noted that a Legal Aid outreach worker currently attends a local committee to create change for women experiencing violence. Thompson pointed out one of the valuable pieces of work performed by LSS employees is delivering direct information to citizens and being part of community efforts. She said the local agent may see the community contact as valuable and provide time for their staff to do that work, or may decide it is not something mandated within their contract with

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Access from A4 LSS. Thompson’s hope is that the LSS will select someone who would like to maintain current services. “We kind of have to have faith that the Legal Services Society will continue to meet its mandate.” Still, Thompson added that the LSS would be doing so with decreasing resources and an increased demand on its services. For advocates working for the Elizabeth Fry Society, the Legal Aid office and telephone service closures will mean more time needed to acquire basic legal information. “We do provide that information, but we can’t do it all.” Thompson has been with Elizabeth Fry for eight years and has seen the increasing demand on legal services. She noted that new client request intakes have more than doubled in the past year. Thompson added that

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the numbers of women being charged in domestic violence situations have also increased, as have the general numbers of incarcerations. She pointed out that with less access to legal aid, more people are pleading guilty than would have if they had professional assistance. The ramifications of the guilty plea in a domestic violence situation continue beyond the initial sentence. Thompson pointed out that any record of domestic violence will affect that individual’s future, including the custody of their children if they have any and the degree of their further involvement in the family law system. “You end up having a person in a very stressful situation, getting snared in these processes.” Thompson noted that some of these situations could be resolved by not charging people in the first place but getting them the help they need and making their rights known to them early on. “I think Legal Aid has

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tried to do that, along with others.” She pointed out the cuts ultimately increase the burden on remaining providers, a burden that cannot help but increase when staff that deliver a service are removed. Thompson noted the provision of legal aid is necessary. “These are people’s rights, these are Charter rights that people have access to. We want people to have participatory access to the justice system if they need it.” Kelowna Women’s Resource Centre coordinator Micki Smith also expressed concern about the

closures. Smith noted many of the services the regional office provided will no longer necessarily be available. She pointed out the streamlining of the application process may shut out applicants who would only be eligible for legal assistance on closer examination of their situations. “There are a number of situations where on the surface it might appear that someone might not be eligible for legal aid.” Smith added that if more time is required to determine someone’s eligibility, she was con-

cerned about those people having access to legal assistance. She pointed out that a person could be on a criminal charge but may not necessarily be eligible for legal assistance if it does not appear they would receive a jail sentence. Smith gave the example of a woman with a severe mental impairment who was told she would not be covered by legal assistance because she would not receive jail time. Smith noted the woman would still garner a criminal record. She added that the woman

was fortunate enough that a staff lawyer from LSS was available during the time when she showed up to court, but gaining that assistance was a matter of luck and good timing. “It’s concerning that people are not going to have that.” Smith noted that community advocates do not have the legal expertise to fill in the gaps. She pointed out that local advocates are inundated with cases, despite their lack of formal legal training. “It’s going to be really challenging. As advocates in the community, we need to have access to

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legal help as well.” Smith noted that legal services have been denigrated since the mid1990s, making it harder for people to ensure their rights are protected. She said people should have access to good legal counsel but she anticipates that more people will have to represent themselves in court. “I anticipate judges are not going to be happy. The court systems are already backed up, I can’t imagine how much more it’s going to be backed up if people have to represent themselves.” msimmons@kelownacapnews.com

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and the continuation of society require that boundaries be drawn. Laws must be put in place which protect citizens from injury to their bodies (including death), their property (from theft and trickery of others), and their reputation from slander. Laws also have to be put in place to protect one’s spouse from the advances of another (adultery). However, like all other gifts God has given us, they can be abused and misused by us. We hurt and even kill one another. We cheat and steal from one another. We must also put in place punishments for transgressing these boundaries so that these laws have integrity and others are deterred. Sadly, we regularly transgress these boundaries, including the boundaries of marriage. The Holy Bible testiﬁes that even God’s most loved and trusted Saints committed the sin of adultery. In one case, when the illicit affair produced a child, the adultery and paternity of the child were covered up with murder: 2 Samuel Chapters 11 and 12 tell of the affair between King David and Bathsheba. God promised King David that the Messiah, Jesus, would come from his line. As hard as David tried to hide his transgression, the adultery was exposed. However, David confessed he sinned and God forgave David. He was permitted to marry Bathsheba and from their legal union came the wisest human King in the world, Solomon. It is very easy to judge those who transgress boundaries, especially marital boundaries. We can look down our noses at Brad, Angelina, Jennifer, the Edwards, Tiger and David and Bathsheba with self-righteous indignation. We have not done such a thing. However, Jesus reminds us that, with God it’s the thought that counts. Jesus declared that if I, as a married man, even look at another woman with lust in my heart and mind, I have committed adultery with her in my mind. (Matthew 5:28). Ouch! Guilty. We can transgress the sanctity of the marital relationship in our minds. The sad reality is, the boundaries of marriage are broken by more than inﬁdelity. They are broken when we spouses ignore one another, and even abuse one another physically and emotionally. What is the source of all this boundary breaking? It’s twofold. First, it is that desire for physical intimacy and union with another; that irresistible force that impels us to seek a partner, sometimes at the risk of losing one’s home and spouse. Second, our perception of the spouse we cheat on is diminished in our heart, soul and mind. The shine on our beloved spouse produced by love fades ever so slightly until it disappears. One can even

experience distain, even revulsion, at the sight of a once beloved spouse. Sometimes the revulsion and distain is justified, as in the case of physical or emotional abuse. However, in the final analysis, when we cross boundaries we are almost always pulled across the boundaries by the allure of another and pushed across by our negative perception of our spouse, the one for whom the boundary was erected to protect. What are we to do? How can the tractor beam of lust for another which pulls one across the line be broken and the negative view of one’s spouse be changed? We need to be transformed. We must look at our spouse with new eyes. We need a miracle. Jesus went to a wedding some 2000 years ago. The couple was in trouble. The joy of their marriage celebration was in danger of being ruined because they had run out of wine. The shame and disgrace which flowed from the poor planning for the banquet would be perceived by the guests as an omen for the rest of their marriage. Like the party, it would end abruptly in shame because they did not have what it took for the marriage to last. All that changed. But first they had to confess the lack of wine to Jesus. Then Jesus changed some water into wine. Jesus permitted the wedding banquet to continue until its intended ending. On this Valentine’s Day, do you need new eyes through which to see your spouse or beloved? Is your wedding party in danger of ending prematurely because the joy has been pushed and pulled out of it? Do you need a miracle? Jesus is sitting by silently. All He desires is that you confess your problems to Him and to your spouse or loved one. He needs you to say you are sorry to Him first and then your spouse or loved one. He will forgive you and He will give you some steps to take. He will ask you to take water and put it in jars (follow steps found in the Bible) and He will change the water into wine. He will change you and your beloved. Jesus is available for a consultation at a church near you. Ours is located at 1162 Hudson Road on the Westside. We meet Sunday mornings at 10:30!

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Conducted by arthritis physiotherapist Stuart Kircher, an eight-session public health workshop will provide knowledge, exercises and self-management skills for those suffering fibromyalgia. The workshop begins Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1 to 3 p.m., at the Kelowna Arthritis Centre, 150A1855 Kirschner Rd. k A doctor’s referral is required for registration. Space is limited. Registration fee $40 includes course materials. To register for this program, please call the Kelowna Arthritis Centre 250-868-8643.

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The much anticipated Kelowna passport office will open its doors here in three weeks time. Kelowna-Lake Country MP Ron Cannan’s office has confirmed the official unveiling is set to take place Monday, March 1 at the Capri Centre Mall.. “Elected representatives at all levels of government have worked hard for more than a decade to try to obtain a passport office in Kelowna,” said Cannan. The MP credits the business case he and MPs Stockwell Day and Colin Mayes built as the critical factor in securing the office. Their case hinged on the fact Kelowna is a rapidly growing community, he said, pointing out the city meets all of the requirements for a satellite office. “This is great news, not only for the people of Kelowna—Lake Country, but all residents of the Southern Interior in British Columbia,” said Cannan.

“This new office has been wanted and needed for many years and I am proud to say our government is delivering for the residents of Kelowna and the surrounding area.” In 2003, a one-day travelling passport office, which was supposed to act as a pilot project for similar services in other communities across Canada, came close to inciting riot. Hundreds crowded into the Best Western Inn in hopes of cashing in on the offer, lining up at 5 a.m. in the morning for the opportunity; but the lineups were so long, and the event so disorganized, 400 people had to be turned away. By March of 2004, then Liberal foreign affairs minister Bill Graham

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“It’s a very sensitive issue. Nobody wants to give (grant) money back,” said Stewart. However, when Oak Bay accepted that it couldn’t finish its infrastructure project, West Kelowna became an obvious choice for finding a replacement infrastructure funding, according to Stewart. “Essentially it’s been

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Oak Bay’s loss is West Kelowna’s gain. The Vancouver Island suburb of Victoria couldn’t fulfill deadline requirements for spending $5 million in federal and provincial infrastructure, according to Westside-Kelowna MLA Ben Stewart.

reallocated,” said the MLA. West Kelowna Mayor Doug Findlater had been persistently lobbying the federal and provincial governments, advising them that West Kelowna had shovel-ready road and sewer projects, should any other projects fall through. “That’s what I’ve been going to them about

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went to the gym the other day feeling physically fantastic. Ironically, I didn’t have a clue as to how great I was feeling until I hurt myself. Pulling down on a cable that was attached to a big stack of weights, I turned my head in the middle of the move to respond to my friend who I’d been chatting with. Instantly I felt a sharp pain in my neck and I knew I’d done something wrong. Unable to turn my head, I tried rubbing my neck, hoping that if I rubbed it just right, the pain would subside. It didn’t. As I continued to rub, I looked around the gym at everyone still

a good sign and I was on the mend. The pain and discomfort slowed me down: I couldn’t concentrate on my work; I didn’t feel social; I didn’t even feel like relaxing and watching a show. All I wanted to do was go to sleep and wake up feeling like I did before my accident in the gym. But in my agitated state, I began to feel grateful for my mistake. I knew I was lucky and that my injury would heal, so while in pain, I decided to embrace the feelings of discomfort and record them for future reference. It seemed so ludicrous to me how much I had taken my own health and well-being for granted, yet again.

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more money was set aside to give local students a chance to get out and experience what the big art world has to offer. This year, the students decided it was time to put the emphasis back on the program as a whole, however, with the bulk of their money going toward things they can all share. The fundraiser is a large one. With expenses deducted, it raises approximately $12,000. “We’re very confident that this is going to be a good event,” said Cory Dixon, VACU copresident. “We’ve got things pretty well under wraps— probably better than its ever been. “A lot of the artists are actually at the event and it’s a good opportunity for them to say this is my work, this is what I’m about and get out and meet the public.” While the tickets to enter Saturday’s draw are all sold out, anyone who wants to come watch the action is welcome to purchase one of 100 $10 tickets being made available at the door. jsmith@kelownacapnews.com

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If you’re heading to the Olympics in Vancouver,—or considering a last-minute trip, even just a weekend trip to join the fun— you don’t need to hemorrhage money or get stuck in huge lineups. Here are ways to cut Olympic hassles and costs, plus places to party and watch events even if you don’t have tickets for the Feb. 12 to 28 Games.

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Don’t have Olympics tickets? Head to Vancouver’s two free LiveCity downtown sites to cele-

brate with a crowd of thousands. LiveCity Downtown has a massive screen, concert stages, a beer garden and tented pavilions with interactive exhibits (including Canada’s national pavilion and corporate sponsors’ pavilions). It’s at Georgia and Cambie streets and is open daily starting Feb. 13 from 11 a.m. until 12:30 a.m. (closes at 4 p.m. on Feb. 28). LiveCity Yaletown will host nightly concerts by big-name Canadian and international musicians, and big screens will show Olympic highlights. Open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. during the Olympics (shorter hours on the

opening and closing days, Feb. 12 and 28). It’s on the north shore of False Creek, at David Lam Park (Pacific Boulevard at Drake Street). See www. livecityvancouver.ca. In the heart of downtown, Robson Square is another official celebration site. It will have big-screen Olympic broadcasts; free live entertainment; exhibits about British Columbia at the official B.C. pavilion (in the adjoining Vancouver Art Gallery) and free ice-skating at a newly refurbished public rink. Richmond and Whistler also will have free public celebration sites: Suburban Richmond,

the host of speedskating at the Olympic Oval, offers the Richmond O Zone. Spread through public plazas, community buildings and a park, it will host free concerts, big-screen viewing of live Olympic events; virtual-reality games; food; fireworks and more. See www.richmondozone.ca. Richmond’s O Zone includes Holland Heineken House, the Dutch national pavilion known from past Olympics for some of the liveliest parties. Its main hall will hold 4,000 people and offer big screens, entertainment and food. In the Whistler ski resort, Whistler Live! will

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Some downtown Vancouver streets will be pedestrian-only during the Games from noon to midnight daily, including in the trendyYaletown neighborhood, which links the

two LiveCity sites. Yaletown’s renovated warehouses have been turned into restaurants, bars and condos. Granville Island will be a party site with a French Canadian flavor. The four-block square islet, which houses a popular farmers’ market, boutiques and galleries, will become “Place de la Francophonie” during the Olympics, with more than 100 free events, from mime artists to nightly concerts by musicians from Quebec and beyond; big-screen live Olympic broadcasts in French; and the Olympics-themed Club Adrenaline bar. See http://placefranco2010.ca.

Around the city, provincial governments and corporate sponsors’ free pavilions will showcase their areas and offer entertainment; see links at www.tourismvancouver. com (click on 2010 Winter Games-related Events). The Aboriginal Pavilion (next to LiveCity Downtown) will highlight the native cultures of Canada. For something completely different, Molson Canadian Hockey House will be a pay-to-party, hockey-mad place with entertainment, gourmet food, veteran hockey stars

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searchlights stationed on the shores of English Bay to create patterns in the night sky Feb. 4-28. Individuals from around the world can program light patterns online starting Feb. 4 (or perhaps a few days earlier in a test version) at www.vectorialvancouver.net.

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Locals and visitors are being urged to take public transit, walk and bike since the Vancouver area will be jammed with an estimated 350,000 extra people during the Olympics. Some downtown streets will be pedestrian-only; some lanes will be bus-only; and streets around Olympic venues will be closed for security.

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ing and closing ceremonies. Transit info: http:// travelsmart2010.ca On the south side of False Creek, the new 1.6-mile Olympic Line Streetcar will run for a two-month free demonstration. It links Granville Island to the Olympic Village station of the Canada Line (at Cambie Street and West Second Avenue). See http://olympichostcity.vancouver.ca/ gettingaround/publictransit/olympic-line/ Ticket-holders to Olympic events can use the Olympic Bus Network, especially useful

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t r Note to aspiring saints /and office-holders: You’ll kknow you’ve achieved “legendary” status when whispered tales are atntached to your life story -with question marks. The dhigher you rise, the more .there are. s Consider Abraham Lincoln. There are tales .about him in Washington, -where the 16th president saved the Union and was assassinated. Likewise in Springfield, Ill., the clos-est to a normal “home” the self-made Lincoln had. n Likewise in this Rutherford County crossroads -where some say he was dborn atop Lincoln Hill, -just east of larger and more frugged Cherry Mountain. s The world at large believes he was born Feb. -12, 1809, in a cabin near Hodgenville, Ky. At least once, Lincoln ;himself put this in writing. eIt’s where the National Park Service oversees the -Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park. - The Bostic Lincoln Center holds otherwise. sAccording to its research, -what remains of his birth-place is about an hour west of Charlotte, a ruined sfoundation in a thicket of trees above a creek. o It’s on private land to which the center has access. Call in advance, and -Keith Price or another member will walk you up there on a short run of trails that vanishes in a maze of chestnut oak and pine saplings. Before or after you make the easy climb, .you’ll hear why they believe the American Moses -was the illegitimate son of :Nancy Hanks—and that a ne’er-do-well named Thomas Lincoln was thired to take her and her infant to Kentucky, where Lincoln married her and -claimed the child as his -own. Among the reasons Price was disinclined atetend a Lincoln birth bicentennial last year in Raaleigh: “It was probably his 205th birthday.” The standard bio: Thomas Lincoln crossed into Kentucky and mareried fellow Virginian Nancy Hanks in 1806. Abe was their only child to live past 21. Nancy Hanks ydied in 1816.

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Lincoln acknowledged his humble beginnings—his “Rail Splitter” nickname plays off his workingman past—but didn’t discuss his parents much. Nancy Hanks was herself probably illegitimate, a factor that could’ve been lethal in the highly charged 1860 presidential campaign. The election and bitter war that followed brought more scandal-mongering. With his assassination came a flood of recollections about a man with an obscure past. Various accounts had Lincoln born at 15 sites in three states. At the Bostic Lincoln Center, you’re likely to run into Keith Price and Lydia Clontz, its president and vice president, respectively. Price, born and raised in Rutherford County, was a contractor in Gastonia; Virginia-born Clontz lived in various states before retiring in Bostic. They gradually became involved in a timehonored legend built into a cause by Tom Melton, a local school principal whose passion was proving Lincoln’s Bostic origins. Melton died in 2008. The center, which opened that year, acquired his books and files. “He revered Lincoln for a lot of reasons,” recalls Price, Melton’s friend. “He wanted the president’s greatness equally attributed to where he came from.” In the early 1900s,

three rail lines crossed at Bostic; trains no longer stop there. The center is the former Seaboard depot, moved back from the tracks and spruced up with volunteer elbow grease. The main chamber, the onetime freight area, is the size of a living room. It is dominated by a trio of wall-mounted storyboards, each 4 by 5 feet, that spell out the Bostic case. A heavy wooden table in the middle of this gallery provides the ideal place to argue and speculate. A handful of other items line the room: a set of Victorian women’s clothing, a 19th- century spinning wheel and several cases holding books and curios. Framed on one wall is an original Civil War certificate, signed by the president and by Secretary of State Edwin Stanton. It discharges a man named McCampbell after 100 days of military service. From the Lincoln Hill ruins, the leg of a cooking pot, is a chunk of graphite used for writing, and metal fragments from a pie safe. All were found in the 1960s. The site has never been excavated by professional archaeologists. There’s also a photographic portrait of Richard Martin, one of several area men who have been suggested as Lincoln’s actual father.

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Suspension issue lost in buzz over the Kovalchuk trade T HODGE PODGE

Charlie Hodge fenseman John Oduya, rookie forward Niclas Bergfors, junior prospect Patrice Cormier, and a first-round draft pick this year for Kovalchuk and defenseman Anssi

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of a blockbuster trade, the politics of the scenario are major. Regardless, the issue raises once again the debate about suspensions, the suitable punishment, and the respect of other leagues to uphold those suspensions. In almost all the hockey leagues (junior, college or pro) there is inconsistency in suspensions handed out within the same league. There is no consecutiveness to honouring that suspension if the player moves to another level or league. So, what length of suspension is suitable for a player injuring another player due to reckless or intentional action? More pointedly, a cheap hit or head shot? The on-ice rules are clear regarding charging, boarding, cross-checking, high-sticking, elbowing, hitting from behind and intent to injure. But nobody has found a simple solution to suspensions. It’s easy. Anytime a player is injured as a result of the infraction—the offending player receives a minimum suspension of the time it takes for the injured player to return to play. In other words—if you nail somebody and put him out of the game, you are out too. Naturally, the pend-

ing ‘healthy return date’ would be dependent upon a qualified doctor’s evaluation monitored by the league and teams involved. On top of the minimum suspension stipulation, leagues could also ask their president or boards to dictate additional suspensions or fines. The Cormier issue may not be the main talk this week it may become a noisy debate in the near future. The suspension debate will not go away— and the Cormier-Kovalchuk trade may be the benchmark to mitigate the resolve. ••• This is your last reminder that Feb. 12 is the nomination deadline for the 35th annual Kelowna Civic and Community Awards. This is a great opportunity to honour that hard working friend, relative, neighbour, co-worker for their selfless volunteer work in Kelowna. I encourage you to take a few minutes and submit a nomination. Forms are available at the Parkinson Recreation Centre, Sport Kelowna, City Hall, or online at www.kelowna.ca. The civic awards dinner will be held at the Delta Grand Resort on April 14. Charlie Hodge is a Kelowna freelance writer.

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Cycling safety can be upgraded Landon Bradshaw CONTRIBUTOR

When driving a car, it’s obvious how to get from point A to point B— drive on the roads. The lines and asphalt are easy markers to follow with your car. When cycling, it’s not that easy to figure out how to get from point A to point B, unless you’re willing to put your life at risk riding on Harvey Avenue along with the semitrucks, buses and cars. Maybe that’s an extreme example, but make the comparison with Rails with Trails, where there is a nice multi-use path that is only meant for bikes and pedestrians. The point I want to make is cyclists have to make choices as to how we get from home to work, from work to the coffee shop and other destinations. The cycling infrastructure in Kelowna has a ways to go before it can be deemed acceptably safe for the majority of people. Just last fall in the Capital News, I read a letter to the editor by a mother who stated very clearly that she would not allow her kids to bike anywhere

UBCO partners for tourney Tip-off is less than 50 days away at UBC Okanagan, host of the 2010 Canadian Colleges Athletics Association (CCAA) Women’s Basketball National Championships. As the campus prepares to roll out the red carpet for the nation’s top teams, UBCO athletic director Rob Johnson has announced the tournament’s two presenting partners: the Dino Gini Personal Real Estate Corporation, and Investors Group-Okanagan region. “We are very fortunate to have these two organizations take a lead role in sponsoring this event,” said Johnson. “Basketball fans in the Okanagan region are in for a real treat.” “This event brings together the top eight teams from across the country to compete for national bragging rights. The championships start March 18.

but on the sidewalk as she does not see the bike lanes as a healthy risk. Personally, I ride on Sutherland Avenue to work instead of Springfield for a simple reason that I don’t feel safe trying to get into the left turn lane when I hit Spall. There were a few times that I would wait for a large break in traffic, signal and then while I was moving across the lanes a car would try and run me down. How many drivers really go the speed limit along Springfield? As a cyclist, I encourage everyone to think about the route they’ll take; to find the bike lanes and the multi-use paths that will get them closest to the goal before having to share space with cars on the road. Consider the major bikes lanes going northsouth on Richter from Clement to Lakeside, east-west on Springfield from Richter to Hollywood. A full Kelowna Bike

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have many car/bike accidents locally. But even one fatality is too many isn’t it? Just last month there was a young man hit in West Kelowna while riding his bike to work. Thankfully, it was not a fatal accident but it shows once again that we need to figure out ways to make cars and bikes play nice together. One last thought, remember that in a bike lane you need to ride “with” the traffic. Too often I see people riding the wrong way in the bike and I just have to shake my head. Landon Bradshaw is the vice-chairman of the Kelowna Area Cycling Coalition. landon.bradshaw@gmail.com

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lice, there were witnesses who chose to avoid harm’s way and not get involved. The incident so outraged Celia BrowneClayton that she set Barry about to organize a rally Gerding to show we care about the homeless in Kelowna, only to be rewarded for her effort with an initial showing of apathy. The rally goes tomorrow (Monday) at 5 p.m. at Orchard Plaza, but the turnout is likely to be lukewarm at best. Back in the day, there used to be honour in standing up to help someone. Today, we too often choose not to get involved. The Celia Browne-Claytons of the world seem to be representative of the minority. Last year, all the media in the U.S.

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jumped all over a story of a youth who was killed in an incident outside a school in Chicago. The incident was caught on a cell phone video and there were plenty of witnesses. But nobody came forward to help the lad who was killed, and nobody at the scene volunteered any information. And the incident was soon forgotten. While stepping into the middle of a scrap such as what took place last Sunday would probably be unwise, what’s to stop someone from dialing 9-1-1 on their cell or snap a pic with their phone camera of what was happening? That’s what some people were asking me this past week and I was left with no answer as to why that didn’t happen. In this era of constant personal texting, where every miniscule detail of your life can be tweeted away, seeing someone being outnumbered and beat-

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en is worthy of some recognition, one would think. But like any heroic gesture that is called for and, in this case, ignored, no- P body made that call or sent that text. Maybe it’s that homeless people i don’t matter, but everyone is someone’s c relative, friend, sibling, no matter what e their stake in life might be at the mo- o ment, good or bad. m We can all be better than that but c I don’t get the feeling today that the collective we out there really gives a b damn. At least not in the way society’s o norms might have dictated in past gen- e erations. c If a hero today is truly marked as d someone who doesn’t rat out someone t else to police, then we are all in a lot of e trouble. Barry Gerding is the managing c editor of the Capital News. l bgerding@kelownacapnews.com

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ing any feel or realization of what their money is doing, a far different awareness from the farmer, who knows what his or her effort is really doing and what the results are. So, multi-millionaires can collect a fortune and then pay-up time comes and the money is gone. It never did anything but buy a wealthy person a lot of toys. People get very angry about this. There is no connection between the investor and the work of the money. Obviously, people

want to make money without doing anything. It seems to be the modern economic dream. The result of this approach (and the stock market serves as a prime example) is that the entire economic system goes trough periods of great growth and the depression. The system makes it that way. Consider the economic collapses of the 1920s, 1950s, 1980s and the present. So, can we really feel sorry for people who give quantities of money with promises of great return

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its caution and wise decision in this matter. It must have been difficult for them to ignore this carrot of an opportunity! We do need to ensure that the plans for the waterfront are completed properly, not rushed forward in a haphazard way simply because a supposed deal of a lifetime pops up. Whatever happens, I must also thank Mr. Mitchell for bringing the public beach accesses to

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vide a sample of his DNA to authorities. Viejon was one of four men implicated in the death of Elliott, who was found dead on Bear Main forest service road. The victim’s hands had been dismembered and he was decapitated after being repeatedly shot at a home on Old Ferry Wharf Road, according to media reports at the time. Robert Scott Juker also pleaded guilty to manslaughter in connection with Elliott’s death.

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Running faster, throwing farther and the thrill of crossing the finish line are all familiar sensations to the Kelowna Track and Field Club as they prepare for a new season. KTFC president Gordon Turner said the group typically sees 100 to 150 children and young adults registering for the season. “We’re hoping to get a little bit more this year, because we need to get our funds in order,” he said. Turner said club members train for the range of track and field events, including different sprints and long-distance runs, discus, shot put, javelin and the hammer throw. “The most important thing is that they get skills in all of these events.” He pointed out that track and field is often the only opportunity for athletes to gain particular skills in running and throwing. He noted track competitors build up good health from the sport. “Also, they get an idea of, ‘Hey, I can go somewhere with this,’” said Turner. He said that track and field meets can result in medals and are often the only opportunity for individual athletes to achieve this recognition. Turner added that in a lot of cases, athletes may play in a team sport but

may never get to win or experience a personal victory. Turner said the KTFC draws both individual and team-oriented athletes, but he noted all need the feeling of winning. “They need to have that feeling that they’re exceeding in something. Whether in school or at the gym or at their sports, it’s very important.”

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He pointed out that when athletes are going to be spending all of their time doing something, they want to have the feeling of exceeding in it. Turner said track and field has so many events that most children pick something they can exceed in. Turner has two sons and a daughter competing in track and field. He noted that both of his sons played soccer, basketball and rugby among other team sports, but the track and field club gives them the extra feeling of strength in running and throwing. The skills learned at the track are taken back and applied to other

WITH A drastically educed budget, the Kelowna Track and Field Club is looking to increase membership this season. FRED SCHAAD/CONTRIBUTOR

sports. “A lot of the teams, they go to the Apple Bowl and in many cases get our coaches to teach them how to run.” Turner said the club would like to see registrants in the whole range from ages nine to 18, but the bulk of attendees typically fall in the nine to 14 age bracket. “As they get older, they have a tendency of dropping out a little bit.

We would like to have the high school kids as well.” He pointed out there are a few children on track and field teams at area secondary schools, but most schools have not been quite active in the sport for a long time. Turner added that KTFC members attending high school-level track meets do quite well. Registration for the Kelowna Track and Field

Club’s 2010 season takes place at Glenmore Elementary on Feb. 9 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. More information on the club can be found at www.kelownatrackandfield.com. In addition to training young athletes, the club also organizes the annual Jack Brow Track Meet, an event that draws more than 800 athletes from across the province. Turner said the July

event has been going on for the past 25 years and has seen competitors from Alberta, Saskatchewan and Australia. “It’s really quite remarkable, considering it’s all volunteer.” Turner noted that the Jack Brow meet is considered the top track event in B.C. He said the volunteer-run event is looking to go ahead well this year, despite recent fund-

ing cuts. The club had requested a $30,000 grant from Sport B.C. this year but came away with only $3,000, leaving the club searching for ways to make up the deficit. Turner said the cut means the club has no budget for advertising the meet. He noted the KTFC is already run on a volunteer basis. msimmons@kelownacapnews.com

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Kelowna’s Kees Nierop helped the Bullet Racing team of Vancouver to a 20th-place overall finish and 13th in the GT class at the 4a8th running of the Rolex 24 at Daytona. The Maple Leafadorned No. 22 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup was driven by the all-volunteer team of Nierop, Ross Bentley, Darryl O’Young and Sean McIntosh. They took the checkered flag last weekend at the Florida-based track with Nierop behind the wheel. “Taking the checkered flag is worth a thousand thank yous,” said Nierop. “This race meant a lot to me. I was driving for former manager of Motorsports Press of Porsche Cars North America, Bob Carlson, and my father. “They were in the car with me and to be able to finish for them, to drive

for the all-Canadian team and to drive for the B.C. Children’s Hospital, it was a very fulfilling finish.” The No. 22 Bullet Racing Porsche faced many obstacles reaching the finish. Although the team was doing well at the beginning of the endurance race, running fifth in GT, the car suffered frontend damage and radiator issues, which took the car off the track for 90 minutes. After the first 90 minute repair session, the car suffered radiator issues again, taking the car offtrack for another 60 minutes. “The incidents were unfortunate since we were running well,” said Darryl O’Young. “Still, it was a great accomplishment for everyone in the team to finish 20th overall. “The car ran flawlessly.”

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All of the drivers credited the team and pit-crew for the car’s excellent setup and finish. The team worked to repair all of the damage to the car during its incidents and credit their motivation to the B.C. Children’s Hospital, for which the team was able to raise over $150,000. “It was an amazing achievement to finish the race,” said Sean McIntosh. “I didn’t understand

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A support program for parents of Canadian athletes is making sure Terri and Brad Serwa can see their daughter Kelsey compete at the 2010 Olympic Games. The 20-year-old Kelsey was selected for Canada’s 18-member freestyle ski team. Terri said a program sponsored by Petro-Canada has taken off pressure before the Games to find accommodations and tickets. “It just makes it a lot nicer for us not to have to D worry about that sort of stuff.” She noted that both her and Brad are involved in volunteer work at the alpine events on the ladies’ track at Whistler. Brad said both of ethem have been involved fin the Games for about -five years and had been brought in as behind-thescenes people. He noted that Kelsey is competing in ski cross qualifications on Feb. 22 and the race day follows on Feb. 23. Brad and Terri plan to leave Whistler and head to the Cypress Bowl ski area by way of Vancouver to watch their daughter compete. He pointed out that Kelsey’s competitions range widely in location. “She jumps around to far away, expensive places,” he laughed. Brad noted that the pair travelled to Europe to see her compete in the last races of the World Cup, but it is not always possible to follow her. “We do what we can, but it’s hard to track her.” Brad noted that the two ski officials have had t ogreat expectations in all of their children. He said Kelsey was part of the Alpine Canada team for many years dbefore switching to ski k

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cross. Brad added the pair spent many years as parents following Kelsey around to juvenile races. “We’ve been very involved in the alpine world with all of our kids.” Allyson Zarowny is the senior advisor for Petro-Canada’s Olympic programs. She said that anecdotally over the years, the company had heard from a lot of families of athletes who were unable to attend the Games.

Zarowny pointed out that this situation can be based on their financial situation or simple logistics. She pointed out that the last Olympics occurred across the globe in Italy, and tickets were hard to obtain. She said the company’s support will allow approximately 500 family members to watch their loved ones compete in the Olympics. She noted the program allows Canadian athletes to focus on competition, supported by their greatest fans. The program covers accommodation, meals, event tickets and transportation to and from venues for two immediate family members of Canadian Olympic and Paralympic athletes. msimmons@kelownacapnews.com

Kelowna Rockets team players will be on hand for the final autograph session of the season on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2 to 4 p.m., at the Capital News Centre. All the team players will be there along with the team mascot Rocky Raccoon. Fans are encouraged to bring their cameras and get a picture taken with their favourite player, and there will also be some terrific draws prizes including an autographed team jersey.

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DR. DAVID WIKENHEISER Do you suffer from a stuffy nose, running eyes, and a furious itch? Then you may have seasonal allergies. Do you suffer from abdominal cramps, muscle aches, loose stools, or even a dry cough? Then you may have food allergies. Do you suffer from reactions to cheap jewelry, strong perfumes, car exhaust, and cigarette smoke? Then you may suffer from environmental allergies. The good news is that allergy help is available. Your immune system is designed to protect you from invaders, such as viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungus. Too many of us have a reduced immune response to invaders, so we get sick too often. And, many of us also have an over response to seasonal allergens, everyday foods, and common environmental allergens. The traditional management of allergies is to identify your allergens, and simply avoid them. Avoidance is pretty simple and often impractical. Every allergy treatment plan starts with tests to identify problem exposures. The traditional approach is to do skin scratch testing. This is painful and needless to say not popular with most allergy sufferers. Another type of allergy testing is to do a simple blood test to identify allergic triggers. Both the skin scratch testing and the blood test are looking for indications of immunoglobulin (IgE and IgG) protein levels. You have IgE and IgG proteins specific to each allergen in your body. The higher the levels of IgE and IgG are in your body then the higher is your potential for allergic reactivity. A third testing option is to have Orion electro dermal sensitivity testing. This evaluation method measures the electrical response of your body to specific allergens, as well as the homeopathic desensitization medicines that are best for you. Most of my patients who suffer with allergies prefer a combination of both blood and Orion testing. Dr. Frank Shallenberger, a widely respected expert on ozone therapy has found that Ozone Therapy is useful for reprogramming over reactive immune systems. I have discussed this claim with a number of my patients who I am treating for joint pain, and yes several of them have noticed that they have fewer allergic reactions during the time of their treatments. Ozone therapy is an exciting treatment option for allergy sufferers. If you suffer from allergies get tested and identify your treatment options. Now is the time to act, not when spring is upon us and you are back in trouble.

DR. DAVID WIKENHEISER - NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIAN 250-762-8900

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SPORTS

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Craig Kobylka (Safe Haul Solutions) scored four times in the fourth end, then cruised to a 6-2 win over Lance McGinn/ Brendan Willis (Raymond James) in Kelowna Open Superleague of Curling action on Wednesday night. In other games, first-place Garry Gelowitz (Ashley Furniture) nailed a five in the seventh end to defeat Justin Nilsson (A.G. Edwards) 8-5. Kevin MacKenzie stepped in at skip for Rob Koffski and led the Meyers Norris Penny team to a 7-2 win over Jock Tyre (Coors Lite). The men’s standings are: W L Gelowitz 11 4 Kobylka 8 5 Willis/McGinn 8 6 Nilsson 8 6 Koffski 8 6 Clark 5 8 Tyre 2 13

in the Grant Thornton Ladies Superleague of Curling with an 8-5 win over Leila Johnston Wednesday. Ursel, now with 27 points on the season, scored three in each of the third and sixth ends on the way to victory. Second-place Laurie Troock (UBR Services) dropped a 7-6 decision to Lil Werenka (Stantec/Lily’s Pad) as the Werenka rink stole one in the eighth for the victory. Verna Sivucha (Wahl and Associates) stole singles in the seventh and eighth ends to defeat Marilyn Resler/ Judy MacKenzie (Nutrilawn) 7-5. Jenn Pynn (Springfield Autobody) scored three in the sixth end to down Maureen Bird (Odlum Brown) 7-4. The women’s standings are: Pts. Ursel 27 Troock 18 Resler 15 Bird 14 Pynn 14 Sivucha 13 Werenka 10 Johnston 9

WOMEN’S SUPERLEAGUE

Leeanne Ursel (Kelowna Ford Lincoln) strengthened her hold on top spot

The Liquid Lightning Swim club sent 31 swimmers to the Ice Fest Jamboree Jan. 23 at the H2O pool in Kelowna. The jamboree was for swimmers who could not finish the 200-metre individual medley in less than four minutes. Lightning swimmers achieved 69 personal best times out of 90 races. It was the first competition for Paige Allin and Sara Roggeveen who swam to best times in their events. Darien Tattersall, Darrian Cheale, Dylan DaSilva and Jenna Moase broke the four minute mark in the 200-metre individual medley and qualified to compete in regional meets. Tattersall swam to all best times, including taking 16 seconds off her 200-metre I.M. Tattersall also chopped 22 seconds

off her 50-metre breaststroke, three seconds off her 50-metre backstroke and 35 seconds off her 100-metre freestyle. Cheale took 38 seconds off her 200-metre I.M. Dylan DaSilva, 8, had best times in all five events that he swam and took off 28 seconds in the 200metre I.M. DaSilva set four new club records in the eight and under boys category. He broke his previous record in the 200-metre I.M. with a 3:32.31 which he set in January 2009. DaSilva also broke the club record in the 50metre freestyle from 1995 with a 38.71, the 25-metre freestyle record from 2002 with a 17.30 and the 50metre breaststroke record from 1995 with a 53.71. Cassidy Lawrence took off an amazing 30 seconds in her 50-metre

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freestyle and 24 seconds in 50-metre back Jacquline Fagan took 14 seconds off her 100metre free and swam to all best times in her events Makayla Curtis swam to all best time in her events Brock Lewis swam to all best times in the three events that he swam Payton Lewis swam to best times in four of her five events and took 20 seconds off her 100-metre free Molly Harding took 14 sec off her 100 free and swam to three out of four best times Sarah Collier swam to three out of four best times Hayden Moase took off six seconds in the only event he swam 25 free Bianca Panagos took nine seconds off her 50metre freestyle and her sister Brianna took off 16

seconds in the same event Faith Rice swam to four best times out of her five events and her sister Kyra swam to three best times out of her four events. Robbie and James Weibe both swam to three best times out of the four events they swam. Robbie took 14 seconds off his 200-metre IM and 14 seconds off his 100-metre free while James took nine seconds off his 100-metre freestyle. Olin Fenton, Wyatt Fagan and Myah Chernoff also had a great weekend, said Tina Pomponio, the developmental coach for the Liquid Lighting “It was a great meet,” said Pomponio. “The kids all swam fantastic.” Next up for the jamboree swimmers is the Valentine’s Splash to be held Feb. 13 and 14 in Kamloops.

Softball clinic hosted at Cap News Centre Four of North America’s top instructors will be in Kelowna next month for the 2010 Spring Softball Clinic. Canadian national men’s head coach Mark Smith will be joined by Dave Paetkau, Bill Hillhouse and

Howard Kobata for the three-day instructional camp, March 19 to 21 at the Capital News Centre. Smith, a 15-year member of the national squad, will share his expertise on player testing through coaching/parent sessions.

Sessions will be held at CNC Friday, March 19 from 3:30 to 8 p.m., Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, March 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Register by email at admin@ kelownafastball.ca.

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Notice of Planned Power Outage Kelowna | Wednesday, February 10, 2010

FortisBC will be upgrading electrical equipment in your area. For the safety of our crews, this work will require a planned power outage. The power interruption may affect the electrical supply to your home or business in the Rutland area of Kelowna and will take place Wednesday, February 10, 2010 from 8:30 am until 12:30 pm. The outage will affect customers in the Rutland area of Kelowna including Rutland Road, Holbrook Road W., Robson Road W., Jurome Road, Dougal Road and Valleyview Road. Please protect all sensitive electrical equipment and be aware that some building alarm systems may be activated by these power interruptions. We regret any inconvenience this may cause and will restore service as soon as possible. For more information or tips on preparing for a planned power outage, please call 1-866-4FORTIS (1-866-436-7847) or visit www.fortisbc.com FortisBC is a Canadian owned electric utility operating in the southern interior of British Columbia.

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â&#x2013;ź GARDENING

Mild winter allows for early yard cleanup start

y the time you are reading this I will be with 54 other r gardening enthusiasts svisiting the 26th annual Northwest Flower and rGarden Show in Seattle. - The majority of the ftrips I have hosted to this 4wonderful event have been dry, but it looks like ethis year I might get to use my compact umbrella. I will give you a full treport of the trip in next -weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s column. - Meanwhile, since it looks like we are into one hof the mildest winters on record , we should all â&#x20AC;?take advantage of it and get some early yard work done. - I have seen several epeople raking leaves and edoing general cleanup, activities normally reserved for March and April. Just think of all that golf you can get in when normally you would be readying the yard for the season. One of the things I believe is so important to do when we have midwinter mild weather is get some moisture into those protected areas such as under eaves. The plant material in those areas can suffer greatly if it gets too dry. Rhododendrons, Pieris japonica and Hydrangeas are particularly vulnerable. A couple words of caution. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t turn on your sprinkler system yet. We will get more

Parkinson pool has re-opened The Parkinson Recreation Centre Pool has re-opened this weekend after a two-month construction closure. A free family swim will was held on Saturday between 2:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. On Nov. 30, 2009, the aquatic facilities were closed for annual maintenance and to install new deck tile. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The new tile looks great,â&#x20AC;? says Kelowna recreation and culture manager Lori Angus. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The pool has now been filled and will be warm and ready for everyone to check out.â&#x20AC;?

FROM THE GROUND UP

Don Burnett winter Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure and it would be very costly or We will get more winter Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure and it would be very costly for you. If you use a garden hose be sure to disconnect it from the frost free hose bib so the water can drain out of it. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s better to just water those areas by hand with a watering can. *** Last week I talked about my up coming pruning session at UBC Okanagan. This is one component of what we are calling the Green Thumb Series. The second session is titled Trees and Shrubs and for anyone who is considering the purchase of a shade tree or is in the process of landscaping the entire yard, this could be the most valuable two hours you spend this spring. I have been growing, selling and planting trees and shrubs here in the Okanagan for over 45 years and can give you the knowledge you require to make the right decision when you purchase. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cheat yourself.

There is a selection available in the Okanagan that is not often tapped and because garden centres are getting to be more and more of the self service nature it is imperative you are prepared before you visit them. During the two-hour session I cover Shade trees and flowering trees as well as ornamental and flowering shrubs. All together I am offering five sessions which are; Pruning, Trees and Shrubs, Plants and Flowers, Xeriscape Gardening and Roses all geared to Okanagan gardeners. Both novice and experienced gardeners can benefit from these sessions as well as the seasoned professional. The classes begin Saturday March 5 with Pruning followed by Xeriscapes March 12, Trees and Shrubs March 19, Plants and Flowers March 26 then Roses on April 10. All of them begin at 11 a.m. and finish at 1 p.m. so bring a light bag lunch with you if you wish. Classes are $30 each or $129 for all five. For more information contact the UBC Okanagan continuing website at www.ubc.ca/okanagan/ continuingstudies. Tune in to The Don Burnett Garden Show on the new AM 1150 News Talk Sports Saturday mornings, 8 to 10 a.m.

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NEWS ▼ ACUPUNCTURE

▼ VOLUNTEER CENTRE

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Giving to assist women affected by family violence

igraines are severe, chronic headaches that can cause significant pain for four to 72 hours. The frequency with which headaches occur varies from person to person, from several times a month to much less frequently. A typical migraine attack may include symptoms of moderate to severe pain on one or both sides of the head, head pain with a pulsating or throbbing quality, pain that worsens with physical activity, pain that interferes with regular activities, nausea, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound. A migraine may be preceded by sensations of “premonition” several hours or a day or so before the migraine actually strikes, such as auras (changes to vision, such as seeing flashes of light, and feelings of pins and needles in an arm or leg), feelings of elation or intense energy, cravings for sweets, thirst, drowsiness, or irritability or depression. Migraines usually begin in childhood, adolescence or early adulthood.

NEEDLE NOTES

James Kaufman Although much about the cause of migraines isn’t understood, genetics and environmental factors seem to both play a role. They may be due to changes in the trigeminal nerve, a major nerve in the head or imbalances in brain chemicals such as serotonin (which drops during migraines). Migraines may be more common in people under 40, in women, and in people with a family history of migraines. Stress, certain foods, strong stimuli (such as lights, sounds or smells), disruptions to sleeping patterns, physical exertion, changes in the weather, medications, and hormonal changes can all trigger migraines. Western medicine treatment for migraines includes medications to help reduce the frequency and severity of migraines. Unfortunately, medications may cause side ef-

fects such as abdominal pain or ulcers or rebound headaches, which is when a medication stops being effective for the treatment of headaches and actually becomes the cause of headaches. Lifestyle changes that can help manage migraines include being well-rested and getting enough sleep, meditation or muscle relaxation exercises, and keeping a diary to identify migraine triggers. From a Chinese medicine perspective, migraines can be caused by a combination of inherited constitution and lifestyle factors such as diet and stress, including emotional stress and overwork. Over time these factors can contribute to a pattern of imbalance that leads to migraines. Because there are different causes for migraines, the symptoms that are experienced will differ from person to person, and so will the treatment. An acupuncturist can create a very targeted and effective treatment by catering it to a person’s specific causes. For migraine sufferers, acupuncture is an op-

tion well worth considering, offering both immediate and long-term relief. Initially, acupuncture can help to relieve both the severity and frequency of migraine symptoms. In fact, it is common for people to see relief after a few acupuncture treatments, although more treatments are typically needed to resolve the problem. As treatments progress and begin to rebalance the body, the frequency of migraine episodes begins to decrease. And long-term relief is possible- many patients reduce or eliminate their need for migraine medication through acupuncture, demonstrating just how effective an option acupuncture can be. James Kaufman is a Registered Acupuncturist at Okanagan Acupuncture Centre, 1625 Ellis St. This subject matter is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be relied upon a medical advice. 250-861-8863 www.okanaganacupuncture. com

Are you thinking about going through your closets and clearing out things you have not used recently? If you are, consider gifting the Kelowna Women’s Shelter Thrift Store. Your donations of gently used clothing and household necessities help families at this shelter in many ways. Items are given away, business is sustained and revenue is created to fund supportive programming. There are some specific items on the thrift store’s wish list that you might be able to contribute. These include: towels, bedding, toiletries, arts and crafts supplies, socks, pajamas, robes, slippers, batteries, alarm clocks, gift items for birthdays and holidays, or food items. The clothing and household goods that you provide are passed along, completely free of charge, to those in need. This means women and children who have

been impacted by family violence. A clean change of clothes can also be offered to persons living on the streets in downtown Kelowna. Women from abusive situations work in the thrift store. It is a safe place to learn essential retail skills and gain marketable experience. Working with the public also helps increase self confidence and interpersonal communication skills. Money earned from sales at the thrift store becomes income to offer programs and services at the shelter that do not receive sustained government funding. These programs and services include Outreach

Program and Support Groups, Awareness and Events Program, Inside/ Out Violence Prevention Program, WISH (a second stage home), childcare and transportation services as well as some elements of the children’s counselling program. The existence of a thrift store operated by the Kelowna Women’s Shelter provides an opportunity to raise awareness about family violence and to create a way for the public to access information. If you want to learn more, drop by the store at 527 Lawrence Ave., Monday to Saturday. You can also phone 250-763-1040. All services are free of charge and confidential.

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STAIT, Gary Allen passed away suddenly on February 2, 2010 in Kelowna, BC at the age of 64. Devoted husband to his wife of 41 years, Laurie and their three children: Stephanie (Chris Oriwol) and their three children: Curtis, Ryan and Ethan; Suzanne (Joe DiRocco) and their daughter Mia; son Bill; two brothers: Bob (Judy), Vern (Judy) and a large extended family. Gary was a proud member of the RCMP for 35 years, retiring to Kelowna in 2004. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, February 8th at 1:00 pm at Springﬁeld Funeral Home, 2020 Springﬁeld Road, Kelowna, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Heart & Stroke Foundation of BC, 4-1551 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 9M9. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www. springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.

Coming Events *NAME OUR WINERY*

Help us name our new winery in SE Kelowna. Preferably a name that has some “MEANING” to our neighbourhood or the Kelowna area. However all names considered no matter how unique! Email: namethewinery@shaw.ca

I Roxane Smith am announcing my retirement from Real Estate and Royal Lepage. I would like to thank all my clients through out the years and all my fellow staff, it has been a pleasure. Best Wishes in 2010! All of my inquiries can be directed to Ken Carr or Pat Zimmerman 250-766-3300 Thanks Again!

Personals ATTRACTIVE Blonde woman is hoping to meet a generous and helpful male friend. Call 250-809-1955 MAGIC HANDS! full body relaxation. Lessons & prostate massage avail. 20 yrs. exp. 250-979-8248 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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Trafﬁc Controller (flagger) 2 Day Training Classes Road safety T.C.S. Kelowna - Feb.24,25 & 27,28 Kamloops - Feb.13,14 March 11,12 Salmon Arm - Feb. 20,21 March 2,3 New $267.50 renew $157.50 Call 1-866-737-2389 Trafﬁc Controller (flagger) 2 Day Training Classes Road safety T.C.S. Kelowna - Feb.24,25 & 27,28 Kamloops - Feb.13,14 March 11,12 Salmon Arm - Feb. 20,21 March 2,3 New $267.50 renew $157.50 Call 1-866-737-2389

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2 MISSING Cats: 1 grey & fluffy w/white paws, other is small, beige/grey, fluffy. Could be anywhere. Please Call 250-762-2983 LOST cell phone. McDougall Trail. 250-769-8002. LOST: GM key with remote, house key & Jacobson tag also on ring. Lost Jan 30. Please call 250-868-8897 LOST: Honda key w/remote control. Lost in West Kelowna. Horizon Dr/Westlake Rd area. If found please call. 250769-0198 LOST: Long haired Tabby cat, black/brown w/white paws & bib. Blue collar, gold tag. Magic Estates. 250-868-8870 LOST: Lrg male cat in Cosco area, tabby markings with very lrge paws. Reward. 250-8602199

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Ever wonder if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d enjoy your home more if there were less in it? Rita Stollman-Levin doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to wonder. She knows. Since clearing her clutter and rethinking her space with the help of a professional organizer, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s loved living in her century-old Victorian home in St. Paul, Minn. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so pleasant to walk in the door, and that wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the case before,â&#x20AC;? she said. She and her husband entertain more often, enjoy it more and even have a more harmonious relationship now that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re no longer sharing one crowded office. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was driving him nuts,â&#x20AC;? she recalled. Now she has an orderly, functional home, with a place for everything. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s empowered me to do more with my life and still have a more leisurely lifestyle.â&#x20AC;? A fresh start like Levinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is appealing, especially in January, when many of us resolve to pare down and spruce up. But this year, the economy is putting a different spin on that annual ritual. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People are really nervous and emotional; thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot of instability and fear,â&#x20AC;? said designer Cy Winship. Many homeowners seem reluctant to part with items they think they might need in lean times ahead, noted Lisa Wendt, the organizer who transformed Levinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I say, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s start donating,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; you can

tell theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re thinking twice,â&#x20AC;? she said. Wendt said sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fielding more questions about refinishing furniture. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People say, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not so badâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;maybe Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll hang onto it a little longer.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? And more of those who do pare down their belongings are interested in getting cash for them, she said, or donating them to benefit someone in need, rather than merely getting rid of them. While most retail sales are down or flat, consignment-store business appears brisk. At Hope Chest, which sells upscale secondhand furniture, home accessories and clothing, sales rose by 20 percent last year, said Susanna Franklin, manager of the St. Paul, Minn., store. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People are working on stretching their dollars.â&#x20AC;? More people also appear to be selling secondhand goods themselves; Craigslist reports a 20 percent increase in furniture postings for 2009, according to spokeswoman Susan MacTavish Best. Even those who do have money for homeimprovement projects appear to be watching their

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RITA STOLLMAN-LEVIN (top photo) and her husband have removed a lot of the

clutter from their home, making it more liveable and giving them the ability to entertain again. This dresser in the dining room (above) is now used to organized silverware and serves as a bar wallets, according to Winship, who sees a new practicality emerging. And thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not all bad. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contributing to better, smarter design. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People are interested in new green prod-

ucts, and they want quality,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to waste money on crap. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re asking better and more questions. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been really heartening to see.â&#x20AC;? Homeowners also ap-

pear less drawn to highpriced trophy gadgets and materials, he said. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re more interested in comfort and function.

For many home buyers, the choice between a resale home and a brand new home is easy: new homes offer a whole range of advantages that are simply not available in a resale property. Here are some of the reasons that have convinced others to buy new. â&#x20AC;˘ You know what you get. With a new home, there are no surprises when you move in. You know how the house was built and what went into it-what you can see and what is hidden behind the walls. You also know exactly how to operate and maintain your homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s systems and equipment. If you have questions later, your builder will be there to give you a helpful and accurate answer. â&#x20AC;˘ You get what you want. Why live with other peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s taste in interior decoration? Or spend the next few years redoing the previous ownersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; home improvements when you can get what you want from the very start. From layout to cabinets to carpeting, new home builders offer a wide selection of standard and up-grade options. You can pick and choose what suits your own lifestyle, personality and budget. â&#x20AC;˘ High-quality construction. The technology of home building has improved tremendously over the past few decades and new homes are built better than ever before. They are solidly constructed and well designed for todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lifestyles. They are highly energy efficient, with excellent indoor air quality. From heating systems to roofing shingles and windows, todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s building products work better, last longer and often look better. The result is a brand new home that is far more comfortable and healthier, easier to maintain and more enjoyable to live in. â&#x20AC;˘You know the builder. In the end, the quality of your home depends on the quality of your builder. When you buy a new home, you also buy the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reputation in the community, its track record with past clients and its commitment to customers. That adds up to extra confidence and reassurance for you. â&#x20AC;˘ Well-designed communities. New developments are designed to foster a spirit of neighbourliness by carefully balancing private and public areas. Increasingly, verandahs and porches present an open and welcoming facade towards the street, while garages are located at the side or back of homes. Walkways and bikepaths meander through developments, and playgrounds and ballparks keep youngsters safely

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Boxing up old memories is a waste of space and creativity Challenge from B9 “It’s not just adding pretentious things but thinking about how we use things. “Rather than trying to impress, people are putting their money into things that work better for them.” *** Rita Stollman-Levin loves old Victorian houses, but not their lack of storage space. And she has a lot to store: A collection of antique silver and linens, her many books and magazines, and years of paperwork generated by her dual career as a self-employed editor and educator. “I have all these different identities, and they all come with stuff,” she said. After she, her husband and daughter moved from New York City to St. Paul, a decision inspired by 9/11 and their desire for a more

“family-focused environment,” her accumulation of stuff moved with them, first into storage while they rented an apartment for two years, then into their current house. “It was wall-to-wall boxes,” she recalled. Her husband, a neatnik, hated the boxes and suggested that they hire a decorator. “I said, ‘That’s the fun part,’” Stollman-Levin recalled. “I wanted someone to help me rethink my space.” So she interviewed five personal organizers, finally hiring consultant Lisa Wendt. Wendt challenged her to pare her paperwork and brainstormed some innovative space solutions, such as creating a laundry area, screened by angled bookshelves, in a second-floor sitting room and installing a medicine cabinet in the hall outside their tiny bathroom. “Now I have a place

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for everything,” StollmanLevin said, which freed her to focus on wallpaper and finding storage pieces with a Victorian look. “It enabled me to create a B&B ambience in our home. Lisa brought order to our lives.” Think it through. Saving things for a rainy day may seem practical. But it can leave you and your home bogged down with excess baggage. The secret is to kick the habit of compulsive, mindless collecting—and explore better alternatives. “There’s a difference

between hoarding and saving,” said Wendt. She coaches clients to “save it for a reason. Keep the stuff you really want, and get rid of the things that mean nothing.” Parents, for example, can become overwhelmed with school papers and kid-related keepsakes. By all means, hang onto that funny essay or beautiful artwork—but not every worksheet. And instead of saving that big bulky science project, take a picture of the child with the project and put it in an album. Then dismantle the project and recycle the parts. Recruit a partner. You can hire a professional organizer to help you sort through your closets and cupboards, but you don’t have to. “An honest friend, willing to say, ‘Are you serious?” can do the trick,” Wendt said. “Don’t have a family member help you. They

may guilt you into keeping things.” Repurpose mementos. If you’ve been hanging onto old clothing with sentimental value— babywear, your teen’s old sports jerseys—why pack them away in boxes? One alternative is to turn your garb into memory blankets.

Swap your duds. Clothing swaps, where a group gathers to trade clothes, shoes and accessories that they don’t want or that no longer fit, are a great way to clean out closets while getting “new” clothes. Give it up. Some think getting rid of things is wasteful.

But finding good uses for them is greener than letting them molder or fall apart in your garage. The items you no longer need could be doing someone else some good. “You may have things sitting in your basement that people could really use,” Wendt said.

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Beauty made from bits and pieces Ginny Smith CONTRIBUTOR

The answering machine gives her away: “You have reached Barbie. I’m either grouting, gardening, or watching ‘Law & Order’…” Those are the fixations, in correct order, of Barbie Henig, a mosaic-maker, gardener and crime-series fan from Ardmore, Pa., who has been known to create some rather unorthodox mosaics—on bowling balls and basketballs— using grout-sealed shards of pottery and glass scavenged on an out-of-theway beach. She calls herself a “shardist,” which rhymes with artist, which raises a question: How, exactly, should we think of mosaics, that ancient practice of creating images or decorative designs from colored glass and stone? The answer matters to purists who consider, say, painting and sculpture the exclusive province of fine art and media such as ceramics, fibre, and mosaics mere craft, not quite in the same league—and who, even if they do mosaics, prefer to be called simply artist, rather than mosaicist or mosaic artist. Henig, you can be sure, wears the “mosaic artist” mantle proudly. “I was always a crafty kid,” she says. Henig grew up with a mother and grandmother who taught her to cook, sew, crochet, embroider and do needlepoint and patchwork. She couldn’t draw and wasn’t musical, and eventually decided on a career writing for educational TV. Things didn’t go quite as planned. After graduat-

ing from Temple University with a communications degree, she wound up communicating with —cooking and serving— customers at a local taco house. Eventually, the road straightened out and today the computer-savvy Henig works at a law firm as a business-process analyst, which would take too much space to explain here. More important is the fact that in 2001 she took a mosaic class taught by Carol Stirton-Broad, who has become her unofficial mentor. (Henig now teaches mosaics at Tyler, too, as well as local art centres.) Stirton-Broad describes Henig’s shard collection, which fills baskets, bowls, canisters, tabletops, cases, and shelves in every room of her twin house, as “the absolute best I’ve ever seen.” As for herself? “I’m a mosaic junkie. I love everything about mosaic art,” says Stirton-Broad “I’m addicted to the materials. I just love the glass, the stones, breaking things… Stop! What is it about this art or craft or whatever it is that nudges its practitioners toward obsession and sometimes—this is an open secret in the field— hoarding? “It’s a treasure hunt, a puzzle,” explains Carol Shelkin, a potter, painter, and mosaic artist. “The fun of mosaics for me, honestly, is finding objects, breaking glass, putting things together neatly.” Shelkin uses stained glass, orphaned pieces from her “pottery graveyard,” and millefiori, an Italian glass with flower patterns. Mosaics are fashioned

CONTRIBUTOR

ARTIST BARBIE HENIG creates mosaic designs that are for decoration, or function, in gardens. She is shown with a bowling ball that she is using to apply a mosaic pattern. out of all sorts of materials, mostly made or cut into small pieces. Smalti, a popular, high-quality glass tile, is historically tiny and Italian, but it also can be bought in slabs. The Italian slabs are called “pizzas” and the Mexican-made ones “tortillas,” proving there’s humor, if not unanimity of opinion, in this unusual universe. Then we have ceramic tiles, gemstones, nuggets, pebbles and rocks, marbles, broken dishes and mirrors, beads, shells, bricks and even old computer parts. Mosaic lovers scavenge for “found objects” on beaches and at thrift shops, yard sales, and

budget stores. “Mosaics seem to hold a mystery,” says Henig, who took a fiveday mosaic program in 2003 and specializes in making birdhouses and baths, stepping-stones, pots, and planters for the garden. “People are curious about how they’re made and kids always want to touch them.” Gardeners especially appreciate a mosaic’s unusual colors, textures, and sparkle throughout the seasons. And while waterproof adhesive, sealants, and other materials are recommended when making outdoor pieces, Henig just brings hers inside for the winter. “There’s always room for a planter.”

▼ BUYING NEW

Know what you are getting in a house Home from B9 occupied. “Neo-classical” developments are now appearing that reflect villages of bygone days, with homes close to the sidewalk, white picket fencing throughout, a “commons” area-some with a bandstand or clock tower-and village stores to serve the community. These developments are attracting a lot of interest from both builders and consumers. • Warranty. Resale homes simply do not come with a comprehensive warranty. If something goes wrong,

you have do deal with it, there and then, no matter what it costs. Buying a new home, on the other hand, offers peace of mind. Professional builders stand behind their work with an after-sales service program and a guaranteed third-party warranty. Your builder will explain how this warranty works so you can be sure you are getting the coverage that you want. Ask to see a copy of the warranty document, before you sign a contract. • You know what your housing costs will be. This allows you to budget properly and with confidence-great

news for first-time home buyers. With today’s low interest rates and competitive housing prices, home ownership need not cost any more than what you spend on rent. You can buy with as little as five per cent down, and the use of RRSP savings (up to $20,000 per individual or $40,000 per couple) can further help to make home ownership a reality a lot sooner than you may have thought possible. When you buy new from a professional builder, you are in control. You know what you get, and you will get what you want. You also know what it will cost, today and in the future.

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ACCREDITED Business. STRONG ROOTS FLOORING. BBB Lic’’d & Ins’’d. Custom Floor Re-finishing. Supply & Install Hrwd, Laminate, Cork And Tile. Rick, 250-808-7668

Lawn & Garden 1-1 All Exterior Hedge & Tree Service. All types of pruning & removing. Insured. Call Dave 250-212-1716.

DIGGINOLES N SHIFTINSTUFF. Pickup & delivery service. Rubbish & recycling removed. Landscape, building supplies & Hay delivered, small equipment transferred. 1ton pickup, 14ft Dump trailer & 20ft Flat bed trailer. Yes we work weekends!! For quality work at reasonable rates, phone Ian 250-864-2339

Check Classiﬁeds! Handypersons ANTHONY’’S Mobile Workshop. Repairs & reno’’s. 25yrs Exp Senior Disc. 317-9876

BILL’S Handyman Service for all those small jobs you can’t find anyone to do. Laminate flrs., tiling, plumbing, painting & gen. repairs. WCB cov’d. & ins’d., Call 250-869-7738

HANDYMAN for rent. Art Krauza, hm: 250-765-0286, cell: 250-718-4340

SALES & SERVICE DIRECTORY RENOVATIONS

ROSTKA

HOME RENOVATIONS

Enterprises Ltd.

The Okanagan’s Renovation Specialists Residential and Commercial, Additions, Garages, Basements, Windows, Doors, Decks, Fencing, Carpentry, Drywalling, Painting Top Quality Worksmanship & Service

Rob 250-878-8049 Off. 250-764-5449

EXPERIENCED CRAFTSMEN

• Bath Remodels • Decks • Drywall

DRYWALL

CONSTRUCTION & RENOVATIONS MARAINE CONSTRUCTION Over 30 yrs. experience. Quality workmanship •Carpentry, Drywall, Framing, Tiling, Cabinet, Deck, Plumbing, Flooring, etc. •Mobile workshop

Call Martin @ 250-300-4657

BATHROOM RENOS Well Built Construction • Acrylic tub liners installed right over your old tub & tiles • Tub to shower conversions • Complete renovations

250-826-2284

PAINTING DALE’S

PAINTING SERVICE

862-9333 PAINTING KELOWNA A BETTER PLACE SINCE 1982

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

MEMBER

Licensed, Bonded & Insured

Independently Owned and Locally Operated

Call Walter 250-766-5580 Cell 250-317-2279

HEATING

A & S Electric

SOMMERFELD HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

ALL WEST DEMOLITION LTD.

All types of demolition. Locally owned & operated. FREE ESTIMATES

call 250-808-0895

MOVING Joe’s Moving Service • • • •

Qualified, Reliable. • Bonded •Installations • Repairs • Renovations • H. Water Tank • Washer, Dryer • Dishwasher Over 30 yrs. Experience

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

Call Troy, 250-718-0209

“The Professionals” Local/long distance Storage Available No job too small Free Estimates Call Joe Anytime 250-470-8194

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

Call Wayne (250) 215-6767

EXCAVATING

KRENNYS EXCAVATING

Excavator & Bobcat Service, Sewer Hookups, Underground Utilities, Footing, Backﬁlling, Basements, Driveways, Landscaping, Retaining Walls, Rubber Track Excavator w/ blade. Estimates, Fully Insured. Kory 250-451-9095 Cell: 250-869-9125 Serving Kelowna, Westside, Lk Country

ELECTRICAL

D. FRANCIS ELECTRIC LTD Residential/Commercial/Industrial. Small jobs, new construction & renovations, panel changes, quality workmanship. Contractor #91625.

250-768-9967 250-317-6843

WELDING & FABRICATION

ROOFING

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

Two Ply Torch On Systems • Asphalt Shingles • Tile Rooﬁng • New & Re-roofs • Repairs/Maintenance • Guaranteed Workmanship

250-863-4418

250-212-5996•250-808-5996 allprorooﬁngltd@gmail.com

HEATING & A/C

REMODELING

LITTLE REPAIRS

COMM. CLEANING

Southern BC Heating & Air Conditioning

THE OLD PRO’S

Small Household & Yard Repairs. A man that helps seniors get little jobs done. From lighting fixture upgrades, cleaning eaves troughs to re-keying locks and desktop computer upgrades & virus scans.

PROFESSIONAL, RELIABLE, BONDED, INSURED

DEMOLITION

ROOFING

A Division of Bayside Developments Ltd.

SERVICE YOU CAN TRUST

KOSKI PLUMBING, HEATING & GAS FITTING

(cont#90929)

www.well-built.ca

QUALITY WORKMANSHIP

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

#1-1255 Bernard Ave., Kelowna, BC V1Y 6R3

“ONE ROOM, OR YOUR WHOLE CASTLE”

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

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

Lic. & Insured - Ref’s available (WCB Coverage)

DRYWALL SERVICES & REPAIRS New work & renovation work. Over 30 yrs. experience. Framing, boarding, taping, texture t-bar ceilings & insulation. Call Ken 250-212-9588

• Kitchen Remodels • Painting • Plumbing

PLUMBING

BAYSIDE PLUMBING & Gas Fitting

• • • • • •

Heat Pumps Over 30 Years Fireplaces Experience Furnaces Serving the Repair Okanagan Valley Install Sales 250-681-3869

Licenced & Insured

Call Barry

250-826-2599

(250)

826-5627 (jobs)

ESTIMATES ARE ALWAYS FREE!

COMMERCIAL, RESTAURANT CLEANING, INDUSTRIAL, STRATA & FLOOR WORK Excellent References OFFICE: (250)764-9552

FAX: (250)764-9553

CELL: (250)868-7224

CALL 250-763-7114 TO BOOK YOUR SPOT TODAY

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Handypersons

Home Repairs

TERRY’S RENOVATIONS & Handyman Service. For all your reno’s, repairs & odd jobs. Charge by hour/job. Exterior/interior painting, baseboards, flooring, carpentry & loads to dump. No job too small. Free estimates. 250-450-6939, 250-575-4258

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

Heat, Air, Refrig.

BATHROOM RENO’S. Plum bing Repairs. Bathrooms By Gemini 862-6991, 764-0189

SOMMERFELD Heating A/C, Install & Repair Heat Pumps, F/P, Gas Fitting Lic. 215-6767 SOUTHERN BC Heating & Air Conditioning. Over 30yrs exp. Call 250-681-3869

Home Improvements ACRYLIC Tub Liners & wall installations. Tub to shower conversions. Renovations by Well Built Construction. Call 826-BATH (2284) ADDITIONS, finished bsmts, kitchen & bth reno’’s, tile, hrwd & laminate flooring. Drywall, painting. Ext/int finishing. Call 250-870-3187 INTERIOR Finishing & Reno’’s. No Job too small, Install & Repairs. Drywall, Plumbing, Doors/Win, Baseboards, Cab., Kitchens, Bthrms, 859-2787 MARAINE Construction, 30 yrs. Exp. Complete Home Building/Reno’’s.250-300-4657 NATURAL WOOD FLOORING Fir, Hemlock & Pine www.rouckbros.com Rouck Bros. Lumby, BC 1-800-960-3388 NEED Help? Paint, Tile, Carpentry, Drywall, light Electrical & Plumbing, call 250-869-6577 NINKO Construction Mgmt. 28yrs Exp. Res. & Comm. No job too small or big. 250-861-1066, 250-212-1641 ROSTKA ENT. Ltd. Complete int/ext. reno’’s. Carpentry, drywall, painting, bsmt, decks & more. Lic’’d & Insured. BBB Accred. Call: Rob 878-8049. office 764-5449. THE Old Pro’’s, Licence & Insured, Reno’’s, Remodeling etc. Barry @ 250-826-2599 WOODLAKE COUNTERTOPS. Counter-tops In-stock. Kitchen Cabinets. Cutting & Finishing Services. Flat lay & Cabinetry. 250-300-6980

SMALL household & yard repairs. Seniors friend! Free estimates. Call 250-826-5627

Kitchen Cabinets QUALITY GRANITE, Let the Beauty of Nature Inspire Your Home, Update Your Kitchen with Quality Granite Countertops @ Affordable Prices. Free In-home Estimate Serv. 250-878-7040 Call Joe.

Landscaping AQUA GARDENS & Landscapes. Spring clean ups, irrig. start ups, pruning. Call 250-979-2782 ASPEN LANDSCAPING. Spring clean up, aerating, pruning, etc. 250-317-7773. Back Country Lawn & Landscape. Book your spring clean-up and irrigation start ups. Please call 250-864-9936 DIGGINOLES N SHIFTINSTUFF. Pickup & delivery service. Rubbish & recycling removed. Landscape, building supplies & Hay delivered, small equipment transferred. 1ton pickup, 14ft Dump trailer & 20ft Flat bed trailer. Yes we work weekends!! For quality work at reasonable rates, phone Ian 250-864-2339 ODD JOB BOB, 768-1555 Fruit/tree - pruning & trimming, Spring cleanups & lawn prep. UNIQUE Pools & Landscapes. Full 3D design & build services. Call 250-801-YARD( 9273)

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

Moving & Storage

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Plumbing

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AAA Best Rates Moving $59?. “Why Pay More” Short/Long Distance. Free Est. Res/Comm, 861-3400

XCEL PLUMBING, Irrigation, Gas Fitting and drain cleaning. Comm/res and reno’’s. Service & hot water tanks. 575-3839

DAN-MEL MOVING. 16’’ One ton 7x12 Trailer. Local/Long Haul. Bonded/Insured. Dan 215-0147/250-766-1282. FAMILY Movers. Moving? Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance throughout 2009. 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 small.470-8194 NORTH END Moving Services Local/Long Distance welcome, Truck returning empty fr. Calgary Jan. 30th, “Discount”, Free Estimates 250-470-9498

KOSKI Plumbing-Heating Gas Fitting Reno’s Res. Bonded/Insured Troy @ 718-0209

Painting & Decorating 0 TIME To Paint. Best rates Seniors Discount, Call G. Hunter Painting 250-317-5995 100% AFFORDABLE Painting Exp, quality. Int Paint/ceilings. Winter Specials. Terry 863-9830 or 768-1098

100% A-1 Satisfaction! RICKS PAINTING. $399. 3 room Special. Call Rick 250-863-2302 1ST. In customer service, Cando Painting, prof. reliable crew, 15yrs. in business, Int/Ext. Eddie 250-863-3449 4 FAMILY Owned since 1974. NOW MY SON and DAUGHTER ARE LEARNING THE TRADE. 29 YEAR Tradesman Painter. Reasonable rates, insured, references. FREE estimates and Advice. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. Ken (250)717-7569 idealhomepainting@shaw.ca

DALE’S PAINTING Service. Painting Kelowna a better place since 1982, 862-9333 DL Decor & Painting. Trained with over 30yrs. ex. Int. & Ext. Projects, 250-308-4380

Rooﬁng & Skylights RYDER ROOFING LTD. Free est, senior discounts, member of BBB, fully ins’d, WCB coverage. All types of shingle roofing & torch on roofing systems. ‘From a hole in your roof to a whole new roof.’ Call 250-765-3191

Classified Breakthroughs I got a wheel deal in the

Rubbish Removal ‘#1 - BBB Kelowna Junk Removal Ltd. (1998) Scrap metal, wood, appls, etc. House, yard, building site, rental properties, renovations, etc. WCB Coverage. Lrg 3/2/1 & 1/2ton trucks 718-0992 or 861-7066 kelownajunkremoval.com 250-808-0733 SKYHIGH DISPOSAL Full Service Junk Removal & Bin Rentals.

Classifieds, and you can, too. Call today to place your ad!

✔✔✔ THAT GUY & His Work Truck LTD. Junk Removal & Bin Rentals 10,15 & 20 yard Bins. We haul EVERYTHING

Home or Jobsite, Renovations Cheapest rates in the Valley www.thatguysworktruck.com

250-575-5383 BOB’S ONE TON. Clean-up, 25yrs satisfied customers. 765-2789, 861-0303 pgr DIGGINOLES N SHIFTINSTUFF. Pickup & delivery service. Rubbish & recycling removed. Landscape, building supplies & Hay delivered, small equipment transferred. 1ton pickup, 14ft Dump trailer & 20ft Flat bed trailer. Yes we work weekends!! For quality work at reasonable rates, phone Ian 250-864-2339

Misc Services

Plumbing

Snowclearing

MALE 4 Male Erotic Massage, $95. Winfield, 9-9 Daily 250-766-2048

DREGER Mechanical 20yrs exp. Plumbing, Gasfitting, Repairs, Reno’’s. 24hr. 575-5878.

TREMBLAY’S EXCAVATING Snow plowing, sanding, comm snow blower. Ins’d. 979-8033

250-763-7114

SALES & SERVICE DIRECTORY JUNK REMOVAL

Kelowna Junk Removal Ltd. (1998)

House/Yard/Building Sites/Rental Properties/ Renovations/Etc. “We Service just about any kind of clean-up”

Scrapmetal/wood/appliances/etc. *W.C.B. Coverage kelownajunkremoval.com Large 3/2/1 & 1/2 Ton Trucks Excellent Reputation & Excellent Service. Cell 250-718-0992 / 250-861-7066 / Member of Kelowna Chamber of Commerce

RENOVATIONS

PLUMBING

STUDZ RENOVATIONS

XCEL PLUMBING

CARPENTRY PLUMBING DRYWALL ELECTRICAL TILE WORK CONCRETE KITCHEN CABINETS LICENCED, INSURED

Irrigation, Gas Fitting and Drain Cleaning. Commercial, residential and renovations. Service and hot water tanks.

ELECTRICIAN

STUCCO

250-317-8275

Call Clint, 250-575-3839

KBM ENTERPRISES LTD. ENKARTA STUCCO & REPAIR LTD. Commercial/Residential. Hot Tub/Heat Pump Connections, Service Upgrades/Service Calls, Additions/Renos. Lic. #40170 Call Ken 250-317-3479

Big or small we do them all. Free Estimates 30+ yrs exp.

250-769-0684

BATHROOMS

MOVING

LANDSCAPING

SNOW REMOVAL & EXCAVATING

BATHROOM North End Moving ASPEN LANDSCAPING LTD TREMBLAY’S Book now for landscape projects, EXCAVATING LTD. Services • Plowing & sanding RENOVATIONS retaining walls, aerating, • Comm snowblower .

GEMINI BATHS 250-862-6991

WWW.KELOWNABATHROOMS.COM

Local or Long Distance Polite & Professional

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

power raking, pruning, etc. Spring cleanup,

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

• Trucks w/plows & bobcats • Landscaping CELL: (250) 979-8033 BUS: (250) 861-1500

PAINTING

AFFORDABLE PAINTING

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

CONSTRUCTION COUNTERTOPS RUBBISH REMOVAL REPAIR & RENOVATIONS ELECTRICAL 765-6898

Weninger CONSTRUCTION

In business since 1989 Licensed & insured

WOODLAKE COUNTER-TOPS

PHONE BOB

250-765-2789

COUNTERTOPS IN STOCK

anytime

KITCHEN CABINETS CUTTING & FINISHING SERVICES, FLAT LAY & CABINETRY

250-300-6980

YARD CLEAN-UPS RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL OGO-GROW & BARK MULCH DELIVERY APPLIANCE PICK UPS-RECYCLE

Pgr: 250-861-0303 25 Years of Satisfied Customers

ANTHONY’S MOBILE WORKSHOP

The Friendly Handyman specializing in... stucco - drywall - paint repairs and renovations. 25 yrs. exp. Seniors Discount

Call 250-317-9876

RENOVATIONS CONSTRUCTION POOL & LANDSCAPE HANDYMAN ADDITIONS, finished bsmts., kitchen & bath reno’s, tile, hrdwd. & laminate flooring. Drywall, painting. Ext/int finishing. Call 250-870-3187

NINKO Construction Mgmt. 28 yrs exp. Res. & Comm. No job too small or big. 250-861-1066, 250-212-1641

UNIQUE

POOLS & LANDSCAPEs • In Studio Design/Plans • Complete Landscape Services • Swimming Pools & Spas • Stamped & Exposed Concrete Work • Decks, Fences, Railings • Paving Stones & Retaining Walls

Call 250-801-YARD (9273)

Design Studio • 2810 Benvoulin Rd

Residential and Commercial New Construction & Renovations Small Jobs GARTH GRANDO Lic. No. 97059 cell: 215-1646 phone/fax 769-9049

ELECTRICAL

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

Gerard Simair

LICENCE #19989

Ph: (250) 718-5067

Fax: (250) 861-5067 COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL • CONTROLS • DATA MAINTENANCE • SERVICE

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Sound / DVD / TV KelSTAR Satellite - Parts / Install - All Provider Big or Small - The Best Rates - FTA Experts Call 778-478-1854 - kelstar.zxq.net

Stucco/Siding ENKARTA Stucco & Repair. Big or small, we do them all. Free estimates. 250-769-0684

Tiling TILE’S MASTER. Baths, kit. reno’’s, fireplace. Best Price. Free Est. Joe 250-859-7026

Tree Services 1-1 All Exterior Hedge & Tree Service. All types of pruning & removing. Insured. Call Dave 250-212-1716. NOW is the best time to prune or remove fruit trees or elms, Blue Jay Lawn Care 575-4574 TREE Removal for Bug Kill & Dead trees. Avoid FIRES etc. Call Manny 250-766-6655

Equestrian BIG M SADDLES AND TACK 5765 Falkland Rd. (behind pub) Falkland Feb. 10% off sale! Every item in store. Aussie saddles, pads, girth and saddle bags. English & western saddles and headstalls. Gypsy, pony and full size driving harness. Leather and show halters Winter and stable blankets and much more. www.bigmtack.com Ph. 250 379-2078

Feed & Hay

Do You Offer Child Care?

Feeder hay. Round bales $160 ton. Delivery available. 250-838-6630. *HAY SALES GUARANTEED Quality Grass, Alfalfa, Mixed square bales, round bales & Silage bales. Delivery avail. (250)804-6081,(250)833-6763.

Pet Services DOGWORKS. Specializing in Puppy Kindergarten, also ClickerSmart dog classes. Priv. lesson also avail. Certified Prof. Trainer250-317-1288

P.E.T.S. Training is offering a two-day

Havanese, Bichon, Shih-Tzu puppies; Litter trained, 1st shots, great disposition. One year guarantee on any genetic defect. Best price guaranteed. Call 250-804-9924 Maremma/Kangel and Akbash/Kangal puppies, guardian, predator control, 1st shot/deworming. $300-$400. 250-547-6253. PUREBRED Grmn Rotty pups. Mom CKC reg., Great disposition.$800ea. 250-859-7419

Antiques / Vintage Antiques from England, just in. Wardrobes, sideboards, corner cabinets, bdrm suites, tables, hall stands.... Great cond, selection, prices. Penticton Antiques, 455 Main St 250-493-2592 ANTIQUE walnut buffet & china cabinet. Good condition. Both for $600. 778-478-7816 COUNTRY HOME ANTIQUES Now open again Sat. & Sun. 10-5 Or by appt. 4262 MacDonald Rd.5 minutes from Armstrong (off Otter Lake Rd.) Quality antiques.(250)546-2529

Jardin’s Estate Jewelry and Antiques is OPEN! Mon-Sat, 10-5, 5221 Hwy 97, Okanagan Falls, 250-497-6733

Appliances KENMORE Even Heat Clothes Dryer, like new, $150.obo. 250-764-1139 Re-Conditioned Coin Operated Washer/Dryer Sets. Call 250-260-0394.

Building Supplies EXTERIOR sidings: board & batten, channel, bevel, log cabin. Dry. T&G; fir, cedar & pine (1x4 1x6). Fencing; fir & cedar. Latice panels. Timbers & beams. Lumber for garden boxes, retaining walls, hobby wood. 2202 Hwy 97. 250-546-6038 WHARE House sale, exotic bamboo hardwoods, Oak and maple engineered plank flooring, only high end products, 25 year warranty. you will no find these prices in stores. call 250-814-9663 or email sales@ rockymountainflooring.com

PET FIRST AID COURSE

Farm Equipment

www.petstrainingservices.com

2006 Kabota 3030 hst, 30 hp, 4 wheel drive, loader, full cab, w/ac, rear blade,72” grass cutter.$24,500. 250-547-8993.

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Pets

For more information please Call 250-352-9244 or email educate@petstrainingservices.com

Pets 7mo male Mini-Daschund, vet checked, 1st 2-boosters. $400. 250-542-6337, 250-306-1215. Beautiful Chocolate Lab puppies, 1st shots, 8wks old, view parent, $600. (250)547-2027 Beautiful Jack Russell Min Pin Pups great family dogs, ready to go. $399. 250-546-8344. CHIHUAHUA/ YORKY cross, have parents. 2M, black & tan, $399 ea or $499 both. Born Nov 4. 250-765-1092 or 250-212-1212

Feed & Hay

Food Products 100 Mile diet, Grain fed lean long horn beef by the side CWF $2.65/lb. 250-546-6494.

Free Items FREE 27gal Aquarium, pump heater, filter and one fish. Call 778-478-1890 HUNTERS Special deep freeze. Working order. Call 250-762-2970 You pick up

Feed & Hay

Southside Structures

250.763.7 250.76 2250 250.7 0.76633.7 33.7114 1144 to hear our specials!

Fruit & Vegetables

Misc. for Sale

MANY Varieties of Apples for sale thru-out the winter. Call Graziano Orchards. 3455 Rose Road. (250)860-2644.

WALL Unit (3pc.) 93.5x78 $200. Desk & chair $100. (60.25x30x29). Freezer 13cuft. $100. Dryer, white $75. Dbl. SS sink $10. Filing cabinets 2,3&4 drawer $10, $25, $50. 250-765-1982

Firewood/Fuel

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DRY FIR FIREWOOD CUT, SPLIT & DELIVERED. $150. HEAPING 3/4 TON TRUCK LOAD (A CORD) SEASONED. 250-317-4003 FIREWOOD $135/cord, 4”Hx4”W, 8’’L +delivery from W. Kelowna to Peachland, Winfield & Big White area. Vic 250-979-1598, 250-801-5085

Furniture

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BLACK LEATHER COUCH and loveseat. Phenomenal condition, no tears. Sleek, modern design. $950. 250-869-7362, 250-808-3614 or 778-478-7769 6PC Cherry sleigh bdrm set. Queen bed, dresser, mirror, chest, 2 night stands. New!! Still boxed. Worth $5000, Sell $1695 Can deliver. call 1250-550-6648, 250-550-6647 BRAND new Sectional couch with ottoman, microfiber (2 colors to choose from) $899 call 1-250-550-6647 DININGROOM Suite, Ashley black cherry buffet & hutch, table + 6chairs. Like new. $2000. Call 250-763-1834

Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL Shipping Containers Super Sale On NowNew/Used/Damaged. BEST PRICES. 20,’24,’40,’45,’48,’53’.Insulated Reefer Containers 20’40’53’. CHEAP 40’ Farmers Specials all under $2,000! Semi Trailers for hiway & storage. We are Overstocked, Delivery BC & AB 1-866-528-7108 Call 24 hours.

Jewels, Furs I Want to buy your unwanted GOLD & SILVER & COINS! Local Collector looking for Gold & Silver & Coins. Up to 95% of spot. Local Buyer 250-300-6622 SANDBERG Jewellers is now buying used gold and diamonds, top dollar paid. 250-762-4472, 250-575-8393

Check Classiﬁeds! Medical Supplies MOBILITY Scooters & power chairs, new & used. Shoprider Dealer now located in Natural Rezources, 525 Bernard. 250-764-7757 okmobility.ca

Misc. for Sale 10x40 leitz binoculars, new $2200, asking $1200 Firm. German Weatherby Mark V 300 caliber glass bedded w/3x9 Burris scope, fire lesson 100 rounds +extras, $2000 Firm. 250-547-6018. 3 Wheel Scooter, $500. obo. 250-768-4070 BOOK PRINTING & BINDING Download FREE Book: (7 Secrets to Printing, Marketing & Selling Your Book Fast) From www.lakecityprinters.com. Call Dexter at 250-260-1970 for printing & binding your book or email: lakecityprinters@telus.net

Trussed Arch

Quonset and Gable 24’ to 130’ width length can be customized to any length

Free Standing Buildings Great for: • Agricultural • Equestrian • Commercial/Industrial Lease to Own Program Available

Ken Rose Phone/Fax: (250) 694-3500 1-877-485-3500 email: krose@lakescom.net

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BRAND New, 1 of a kind, Robin Jillian Wedding gown, size 9/10, pd. $1300.+, sell for 1/2 price, 250-768-4002 DO YOU NEED LARGE AMOUNTS OF FREE FILL? no trucking charge 250-307-3839 Dacron Enterprises LTD. FAR-INFRARED SAUNAS: Demo Blowout Models starting at $599. FREE Shipping, setup. FREE Trials. Showroom 1-888-239-9999 Kelowna. www.SOLARUSsauna.com Lifetime Collector seeks old Antique fishing reels & tackle... Anything Fishy! All quality items bought with cash! Please call Craig (250)542-8405, 250-308-8697 OPENING CEREMONIES 2010 OLYMPICS 2 Category A tickets. Not able to attend. Great seats and a great price. 250-212-9262.

Misc. Wanted

CASH Paid for quality used books, Pandosy Books, 1889 Springfield Rd. 250-861-4995

Musical Instruments

GERHARDT Heintzmann piano $1300 obo. 250-558-9826. NEW Combe piano w/pedals & matching bench. $950. 250-549-0570. PIANOS Warehouse Sale @ Moir Pianos. STEINWAY, HEINTZMAN, YAMAHA and more !! Priced to Sell !! Call Richard @ 764-8800

Sporting Goods

RUSSIAN SKS’’s - Special Selection, cleaned, oiled & inspected, $299. Ammo - 1120 RDS-Case $195. 12 ga shotgun ammo & clay targets $99. Quality Firearms bought & sold. GLOCK stocking dealer. Weber & Markin, The Okanagans Professional Gunsmiths for over 25 yrs. 4-1691 Powick Rd, Kelowna, (250)762-7575

$100 & Under

12x24 insulated tarp. Brand new, $50. 250-769-0933 ALUMINUM Extenstion Ladder, 14ft. $90. 250-765-2958 ANTIQUE Loveseat, $100 obo. Call 250-868-3536 COMPLETE toilet outfit, like new, almond. $50. 250-763-1048 eves. GAS Powered Lawn Mower, nearly new, from WalMart, $75. 250-765-2958 LOVELY 6’ wall unit w.glass doors. Fits TV. $60. Call 250-868-0436 QUEEN Mattress & box spring, frame & headboard, good cond. $100. 861-3995 WINTER Tire Studded (4), 205R7015, $80. all, 250-448-9494

$200 & Under

FOR sale. 1 good treadmill, $150 obo. 250-764-7372 TOSHIBA 36” TV with pic on pic, blk stand w/glass doors, DVD player, $150. 768-1100.

$300 & Under

CRAFTSMAN 12” Tilt Head Saw, Like new $300.obo 250-215-3138 CRAFTSMAN 12” Tilt Head Saw, Like new $300. 250-215-3138 SANYO 30” WdScrn HDTV. Integrated dig tuner w/remote & man., $300. 250-768-7229

$400 & Under

BEAM Central Vac., new hose & attachments. $379 no tax. Call 250-762-3468 LOVELY Pillowtop King size bed, $325. Call 250-868-0436

$500 & Under OLDER Pleasure boat type with Trailer & Tarp $500.obo 250-215-3138

Garage Sales

RUTLAND, Sat. Feb. 6, 8-12pm, 915 Theodora Rd. Huge Estate Sale! Antiques, books, furn., etc.

Acreage for Sale

4.9 acre hobby farm in Lumby w/barn, outbuildings, large insulated workshop, 4bdrm, 3bath house mostly renovated incl.fir flooring, slate tile, new kitchen. Asking $489,000 250-558-9601 to view READY to build on this 3 acres in Whitevale area, Lumby. Flat, few trees, drilled well. Gas/hydro to driveway. Price $245,000 GST.obo. 250-547-6932. Texas U.S.A Best Buy own your own 20 acre ranch in booming West Texas only $495 per acre $99.00 per month no credit check call 1-800-875-6568

Apt/Condos for Sale

BEAUTIFULLY finished, superb view, 2bd, 2bth, hot pool, excercise rm, secure prking & strge, 50+, smoke free. Call 250-765-4423

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Apt/Condos for Sale Condo in newer Lake Country development, 2bdrm, 2bath 842 sq.ft 6appl, Pool, Gym, Hottub, Lounge Move in Now $269,900 and save the GST Contact 250-550-0399 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 20 Minutes from Orchard Park Drive by 64A

McCulloch Heights

4BD, 2bth clean & spacious home. New furnace, windows, many updates, loads of prking. $359,900. MLS Charlene Bertrand, Coldwell Banker, 250-870-1870 CUTE 4Bd. w/2 full baths, new windows, furnace & hotwater heater, could be easily suited, on bus rte. Treed yard. MLS $329,900. Betsy Price REMAX Kelowna 250-212-5520, Executive Home. Stunning Views. By Owner for 30 days, then being listed with Realtor. 5 bdrm, 3 bath, private location, w/o basement suite, fully reno’d, new roof. You’ve gotta see this place! www.okhomeseller.com #26198 or call to see photos or view. $849,900 Kevin 250-868-7680 MORTGAGES LOW RATES. 5YR. 3.89% VARIABLE 2.05% Trish at 250-470-8324 MUST SELL. Fixer Uppers, Foreclosures & Distress sales. Free list MacDonald Rlty KelownaDistressSale.info NEW Homes in Sol Terra Ranch! Full basement, double garage, loads of upgrades & zoned for a secondary suite! Homes starting from $200,000 ! Sol Terra office now open. Visit our show homes now or call Lake Country Modular, located next to the SRI Winfield factory. Call 1-866-766-2214. www.LCMhomes.com

✱ ATTENTION FIRST TIME BUYERS! 2Bd. townhome, beautiful view of city, nr. Plaza 33, child & pet friendly. Get into the market NOW with alltime low interest rates, monthly payments $629. Avail. Immed. Ronnie, Realty Executives. Call now 250-870-7172. 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.

Lots KELOWNA west,5 fully serviced lots,72x120 partial view,build immed,Ken 6046574923 Jim 6043073923 jimmygee@shaw.ca

~ Spectacular Views. Bring Your Own Builder. Close to All Amenities. 250-862-0895 www.kirschnermountain.com MOVE to the Upper East Side, lot for sale by owner, city & lake views, large building platform, asking $285,000. Call 250-859-3510, 250-451-9162

Brand new. 3 bed. 2 bath. Over 1300sq.ft. Great room design. Concrete foundation. Sundeck. Quiet cul-de-sac space. $189,900 plus GST. Low down payment. Modern & Urban “Sierras” neighborhood. Close to downtown West Kelowna

Brand new 3 bed, 2 bath, FUNctional floor plan. Sundeck. Concrete foundation. $189,900 plus GST. Phase 3 - over 50% sold out. So act fast.

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Presentation Centre 1680 Ross Rd. West Kelowna. NEW Home, new warrenty avail in Lake Country. #83 Belaire Estates. Family, small pet welcome. Open floor plan, 2bd, 2bth. $159,900. Call Bob, 250-808-4117 NEW HOMES FOR SALE! 1835 Westside Road South 250-317-5504 www. KelownaAffordableHomes.net

Mortgages BANK ON US! Mortgages for purchases, renovations, debt consolidation, foreclosure. Bank rates and many alternative lending programs avail. Let Dave Fitzpatrick simplify the process. Mountain City Mortgage 1-888-711-8818 or email: dave@mountaincitymortgage.ca

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RV Sites 1998 Nash 5th Wheel, 33.5’, 2 slides, ex. cond. $22,500. in yr. rd. prk. on lake in Summerland, BC, Rentable, 250-765-1378, 250-718-1146

Acreage

1BD. 1880 Pandosy, senior building, NP, NS, all utils & WD incl. Move in incentives. Avail immed. 250-878-0136 1BD. Beautiful, top flr. condo, Dilworth, fp, sec. bldng., 1sm. pet ok, $1000.mo. 868-5021 1BD +den, pool view, bright, waterfrt., grt. DT loc., gym, $1150. utils. incl. 859-1300

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Apartment Furnished SHORT TERM Hospital respite for patients and family. New 1bd self contained suite, gorgeous lakeview, 5mins to DT/hospital. $57/night, weekly/monthly rates. 250-7699091

1BD. Lg. condo DT Kel., FS, WD, DW, AC. cvr’d. prkng., $850mo.Calvin,250-878-8650

Commercial/ Industrial

1BD, New, golf comm. in Quail, wd insuite, pool/ht/gym, Avail. Immed., ns, $900.mo 250-864-6273, 250-878-4343

HWY 97N for lease 1acre of Industrial compounded yard, 250-765-3295 - 250-860-5239

1st MONTH FREE - 1 BDRM: Spectacular lakeviews. Award winning gardens. 1/2 blk to Gyro beach, bus & Mission Park shops. Indoor pool, hot tub & fitness center. $862-$960. No pets. 3195 Walnut. 250-762-3455 www.thepalisade.ca 1st MONTH FREE - 2 BDRM: Spectacular lakeviews. Award winning gardens. 1/2 blk to Gyro beach, bus & Mission Park shops. Indoor pool, hot tub & fitness center. $940-$975. No pets. 3195 Walnut. 250-762-3455 www.thepalisade.ca 1st MONTH FREE - BACH: Top floor, DW, W/D hook-ups. Spectacular lakeviews. Award winning gardens. 1/2 blk to Gyro beach, bus & Mission Park shops. Indoor pool, hot tub & fitness center. $845. No pets. 3195 Walnut. 250-762-3455 www.thepalisade.ca 2BD 2 bath condo, Glenmore @ Verve, main floor, $1100 plus utils. (250)448-8758. 250-317-7474. 2BD, 2 bth, 2 prking lots. Avail now. $985. $200 off 1st month. NP. Call 250-860-5613 Baron Rd. 2BD, Newly Reno’d., Avail. immed. $875. incl. f/s, w/d, balcony, gr. loc. 250-763-4171 2BD, Nice loc., mins. fr. CNC Ctr., shops/lake f/s, dw, w/d, ac, crnr. unit, $1250.mo. Avail. Mar/Apr. 1, 250-491-1853 2 BDRM, $975 hydro, f/s, NO PETS, on Rutland Rd. South, Belgo Area, on bus route, Avail. now. 491-3345 or 869-9788 (Cell) 3BDRM+DEN. Newer Home for rent. Close to shopping & Hwy. Lndry. $1250/mo. Avail immed. 250-718-5160 Avail Imm. Newer 2bdrm, 2bath condo. Lake Country NS/NP, close to amenities, bus route, 6appl, 1 u/g parking & storage. Gym, Pool, Hottub, Lounge. $1075. 250-550-0399 In Madison Kelownas’ New West and best upscale downtown.1bd+den.1130sq’+500sq’ terrace. $1450. 250-869-1850

FOR Y B E L A S OWN E R 2 BD, 2 BA, BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED TOWNHOUSE IN GATED COMMUNITY IN LOWER MISSION. CLUBHOUSE WITH POOL. VERY PRIVATE PATIO THAT BACKS ONTO CREEK. VAULTED CEILINGS, 3 SKYLIGHTS, LOTS OF UPGRADES. A MUST SEE AT $369,000. FOR APPOINTMENT CALL 250-762-0678.

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.

Apt/Condo for Rent

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Apt/Condo for Rent THUNDERBIRD/EVERGREEN APTS. 435/395 Franklyn Road, Kelowna. 1 and 2 bedroom suites, 3-appliances, AC, drapes, walk-in storage, underground 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. Rental incentives offered to qualiﬁed applicants. Call 250-762-5932 for appointment to view.

SHUSWAP RIVER FRONT 11.3 acres w/shop. $400,000. 1985 house on 22.5 acres. $800.000. 15.9 acres. $400,000. Water and services. 250-838-7660.

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Townhouses

RENT or RENT TO OWN: Asher Pl. 1100sf. 2bd, 2ba, f/p, 6appls., u/g prkg., gym, theatre, storage locker, quest suite, ns, np, $1100/mo. +utils Avail. Mar. 1, 250-712-0095 SPACIOUS 2bd apartment, close to Capri Mall, NS, NP, 1yr lease, avail March 1. $895. 250-763-6600, 250-878-5968 Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm THE WESTWYND POINT APARTMENTS Behind Orchard Park Mall, adult oriented, NS, NP. 1bd, 1bth from $745, 2bd, 2bth, $995, Studio incl. utils. $625. Please call for appointment 868-3432 or 470-8026

Help for today. Hope for Tomorrow. Call 1-800-667-3742

Duplex / 4 Plex 1BD. Lower unit in 4plex, in N. Glenmore, ns, np, Avail. Mar. 1st, 5 appl., priv. ent./patio, $800. For info 250-212-2603 2BD, 1bth in orchard. $850 incl utils. 250-317-4810, 250-863-9737 2BD. 2 lvg.rms., 1ba, WBank, $1000.mo+dd. & hydro, ns, np, Avail. immed, 250-864-4255 2BD upper 1/2 duplex, lndry, newly reno’d, utils incl, $1000. March 1. 250-212-4972 2BD W Kel, Avail Mar 1. total reno, new appl, WD, cls. to all, prkg, NS, NP. $850 +utils. 250-767-6330 2BED. Mainflr in 4plex near OUC (KLO) FS, WD, AC, NP, NS, $950+utils. Newly renovated w/carpet. 250-717-3407 3BD, 2ba, upper unit in 4/plex, nr. hosp. & OK Coll. Bright, spacious. f/s, dw, w/d, ac, storage shed, 1300sf, Avail. Mar. 1st $1500/mo. incl. utils. ns, ns, dd, ref’’s. 250-868-1983, 250-764-7711 3BD. 3ba. & ensuite, Westside, priv. w/d, wood flr’s. vaulted ceilngs, grge, sm. pet $1400/mo. Avail Feb.15 orMar.1st, 707-0023 & 863-4218 $875.MO 2BD. Adult Only 4plex, Saucier Ave. near downtown. Lrg, attractive, sundeck. Quiet, employed person/couple pref. Consider university student(s), No Dogs. March 1st. 250-764-2542

Housesitting RESPONSIBLE Housesitter avail., 5mo min. Exp’d, clean, ref’s. Kelowna 250-808-0830

Homes for Rent $1290/mo. Upper flr 3bd, den, 1.5bth, sundeck, backs onto Mission Creek, 2appl, shr’d WD. 250-295-0014 1/2 Month Rent FREE, 4bd. N. Rutland, 2ba. c/a, 6appl, garage, close to parks, schools & UBCO, ns, np, $1450. +utils. 765-9339 or 718-2007 1BD. Carriage Hse. nr. KGH, avail. Feb. 1 or 15, sing. person, ns, nprtys, pets?, 650sf., w/d, ac, $850.mo. 862-2453 1BD Cottage, very quiet, in park-like setting along Mission Crk. KLO area, sing. prof. pref. 1 person only, ns, ndogs, cat?, $725.mo. +pwr., 250-762-6627 1BD house on 4.5acres. Approx 750-800sq’. Good view, 10mon from airport & UBC. Single person pref. NS, ND. Outside pets only. Unfurn’d, FS incl, DD, ref’s. $750 incl water & cbl, utils extra. You can even bring a horse or 2, self-board, $125/month ea, shelters, room to store 500 bales of hay. Reply to box 289 c/o Capital News. 1BDRM home, pleasant location, Vernon, ns/np, w/d, f/p $750. avail now 250-542-9154 1st MONTH FREE - 3 BDRM 1.5 BATH: W/D, large yard, carport. 1/2 blk to beach, bus & Mission Park shops. Pet OK. $1275+utils. 370 Meikle. 250-762-3455 1st MONTH FREE - 4 BDRM 1.5 BATH: Hardwood flrs, FP, 5 appls, carport, fenced yard. 1/2 blk to beach, bus & Mission Park shops. Pet OK. $1595+utils. 3082 Meikle. 250-762-3455

Homes for Rent 2.5BD, Mission. np/ns/nd. Mature couple/retired. $1200/mo +util. ref’’s. LM (250)764-1237 2bd+den older home, furn’d if desired, FS, WD, pets neg, Bankhead area. Full house. $1000+uitls & DD. 250-878-5867 2bd House for rent. FS, $875+uitls. Avail now. Call 250-491-9340 2bd in Winfield. Panoramic lakeview, 1.5bth, 5appl, avail Feb 1., CA, NS, NP, Nchildren, $1100mo incl utils. Call 250-766-1834 2BDRM, 1bth, Priv. Yard, Pets Neg. $1200/mth, 1/2mth deposit. Avail Immed. 868-2106 2BDRM Rutland Townhouse 1000sqft, large yard, DW, WD, FS, $900. 250-450-9761 2-BEDROOM, 5-Appliances, Garage, Pet OK, $1000 OR 3Bedroom, 2-Baths, 5-Appliances, Fireplace, Deck, Carport, $1250. 250-860-1961 Register Online www.homefinders.ca 3BD Home, 1bth, on orchard, S.E. Kelowna $1600+utils. March 1. Horse pasture. Call 250-317-5871 3BDRM GLENROSA Area. $1575mo???. Available Jan 1st. NO PETS. 250-8699788 or 250-491-3345 3BDRM, Winfield area, $1550 ?. NO PETS. Avail Dec 1 or sooner. Overlooks Wood Lake on East side. Close to schools. Call 250-869-9788 or 250-491-3345 3BD, Winfield Home, no bsmt, 6appl, AC, deck, Avail now. NS, NP, $1250., utils. 250-766-3395 Home 4BD, 2ba, Duplex w/2bd. suite, share/inlaws/friends, $1695. 250-860-6995 $500 move in allowance, large 4bd house + bonus rm, 1.5bth, lrg deck, FS, DW, micro, CA, ug sprinklers, shr’d lndry, priv yard, quiet street. NS, NP. $1695 incl utils. 1-250-3713382 or 250-317-5122 7BD. Huge Home in Rutland w/4bdrm. self-cont. ste. 2lg. decks. all appl., 2car grge., Avail. Feb. 1, $2700. 870-7172 A Kal Lake home, Feb 1.-June 30/10. $1150 + utils.Furnished, 3bdrm, 2 baths, ample parking. Ideal for retired or prof couple. N/s. No cats. botter ill@shaw.ca 250-545-9528 AVAIL March 1. Scotty Creek area, 4bd, lrg fenced yard, fp, ref req, $1500. 250-765-9545. Country living, 4bd home, 1.5 bath. Avail now! np, ns, working couple or retired. $1400/mo. 250-765-5656.

RUTLAND 3bd. $1350. 1.5bth, natural gas, shr’d lndry, bi vac, cov’d deck. 250-215-1182 WHY Rent When You Can Own? Pymts As Low As You Have Now! Good Credit? Steady Job? See how easy it is! M. Gidden, MacDonald Rlty kelownafirsttimebuyers.com

Ofﬁce/Retail AVAIL Immed. 625sq’ office/retail space, grnd flr/street access. DT banking district. Priv washroom & 1 prking. Agatha, 250-769-7281 AVAIL NOW! 2nd flr office use at 1511 Sutherland Ave. Open concept w/private window offices. Sized at 707sf. & 926sf. Bae rent $8.50/per sf + common expenses. To view call Keith @ 250-448-6797 HWY 97 North, 1800sq’ of retail, 2100sq’ of Office/Retail for lease. Rutland area 250-7653295, 250-860-5239

Recreation BIG WHITE, Spacious fully equip’d. condo, hot tub, fp, skiin/out, off Perfection run, some weekends avail., 769-6737

Rooms for Rent CLEAN Furn. rooms/suites DT Kel W/D utils incl $475+/mo, Quiet Male, 250-861-5757 FURN’D ROOM for clean, mature, N/S student, working person. Near KLO Campus. Refs & DD req. 250-762-5122. PROF roommate wanted. Great loc. Nice & clean. $490. 250-860-8106, 250-718-1621

RV Pads ACRES R.V FULL SERVICE SITES $525. MO. (incl. power) **FEB. 1 SPECIAL** Winter Rate All Summer” “Out of Town, But “IN TOWN” 2 Sites Left On-site for rent 40’ Exec. w/full equip. phone (250) 765-2580

Seasonal Acommodation Vacation at Lake Okanagan Resort from Sept 19-26. Sleeps 4, reg. $1400. Rent $600. 250-832-4019.

Senior Assisted Living

Retirement Suites Available! 250-860-1064 SUITE For senior couple, independence w/care, Upper Mission, entry lev. 2bd. lakeview, $875.ea. to $1275.ea depending on your needs. Call 250-317-3341

Shared Accommodation 1BD. In 2bd. apt. to share w/male, furn’d., across from college, 993 KLO Rd. $450. +1/2 utils. cbl/tv/int/wd/dw, 250-718-4562 call for details. 2 BED, 2 bath condo. Lower Mission, walk to beaches & shopping. Pool, hot-tub, sauna. Professional female to share w/female. $600. utilities & cable incl. 250-861-1982. ROOMMATE to share house in north end. Cbl/int in lg. unfurn’d. rm. responsible ns, $500. utils incl. 860-5787

Suites, Lower 1100SQFT. Furn’d. Priv. ent. 1bd., den, LR, DR, bright, walk-out patio to Lakeview, Westside, Lakeview Heights, $700. utils incl. 1-person pref. Doug, 250-862-2210 1350SQ’ 2bd suite located in Westbank close to all amens Sep ent, lots of prking, WD, incl utls+Sat TV.$950. March 1. 250-707-0275 or 215-4871 1BD, 1 person only, Ellison, f/s, w/d, $600.mo. incl. utils. Avail. Now, 250-491-2127 1BD. Avail. Mar.1 w/d, fs, $700. ns, np, mature working single, sep. ent. Bankhead area, 250-860-5226 1BD Big, n/p, n/s. Incls appls.. w/d, cable. $700/mo. 1-person $650. 2-persons $700. Feb 15 or 28, Glenmore, 864-8989 1bd, brand new, bright, spacious, priv entrance, West Kelowna. NP, NS. 250-768-6728 1BD+OFFICE, priv ent, 45+, 4appl, NS, NP. $700 utils incl. Call 250-768-5872 1 BDRM WO BSMT - UPPER MISSION $900 Utils with Sat/Can PPV + sep lndry. NS NP, single prof. 250-764-1117 1BD. Toovey Hgts. beautiful view, Quiet NON SMOKER, Very private. 250-765-5828 1BD. W/O, Bright open, w/d, f/s, dw, full ba., fp, priv. patio, W-Kel., $790. 250-769-3599 1-BEDROOM, 5-Appliances, Fireplace, $790 Including Cable, Utilities & Internet OR 2-Bedroom, 4-Appliances, Fireplace, Patio, $800 250-860-1961 Register Online www.homefinders.ca 2BD. 1ba. Rutland/McCurdy area, very clean bright, gr. lev., cvrd. patio, fncd. bckyrd, f/s, cent. air, b/i vac, u/g irrg., priv. prkng, nr. amens., share w/d, $850. util. NP, NS. Avail. Feb. 1, 250-491-4506. 2BD above ground suite, newly reno’’d, FS, DW, micro., shr’’d lndry, CA, NP, NS, quiet area. Parking avail. $995/mo incl utils. 1-250-371-3382 or 250-317-5122 2BD bsmt suite, nice & clean, 5min to UBC, utils incl, $775. Call 250-766-1314 or 250-718-1975. 2BD bsmt suite, NS, NP, no parties, close to UBCO & bus stop. $950 incl utils. DD req’d 778-753-1356 2BD. Glenrosa, Sep. ent., lg. bright, dw, fs, wd, 2ba. $900. incl. util. Avail. now. 768-3890

Suites, Lower

2bd Grnd lvl suite in orchard, avail immed, bright, clean, patio, FS, DW, WD, gas FP, NP, NS. $750 utils incl. 250-491-0303 2BD. HOSPITAL AREA. Nice level entry suite, lndry, priv ent, quiet person/couple. NS, NP. $850. 250-764-8854 2bd legal suite, Rutland, $850+dd, cls to UBCO, NP, Feb 1st. 765-0695 & 215-9763 2BD. Lg. bsmt. ste, bright, clean, ac, gas fp, lots of prkng, w/d, sep. ent., Springvalley area, Mar. 1, ns, np, $1000. incl. utils., 250-859-6791 2BD. Lg., KLO & Gordon, ns, np, nprty’s, $900.mo. incl. utils. Cls. to bus rte. 250-763-1275 2BD. Lg. legal ste., very clean, all utils. incl., gas fp, ac, share w/d, adults only, ns, np, nprtys, $1100. 250-769-0222 2BD, lrg, in beautiful country setting. Pets ok. WD, sep ent., $850/mo. 250-766-1265 2bdm Winfield bsmt, priv ent., FS, NS, NP, avail NOW, $790 incl utils, DD. 250-766-3395 2bd, quiet area, close to schools, NP. Glenmore area. 250-717-3010, 250-469-2322 2BD suite for rent, Rutland area. NP, NS. Call 250-717-7529 2 LG. bdrms. dinning rm. w/fireplace, 5appl., incl. utils., $1000. ns, np, 250-878-3250, 250-764-1613 3BD. Lg. uppr. ste., $1025.mo. & Lwr. 3BD. $850. Sm. pets ok for both. Call 250-808-7473 BACHELOR. 6appl, bright, lak eview. Prtly furn’d. Priv ent. $650+shr’d utils 250-769-7109 BRAND new 2bd in Blk Mnt. March 1. 6appl incl cbl & wifi. $1100+hydro. 250-870-2255 LRG bright 1 bd, a/c, shared w/d, w/o, clse to bus/schools. $800 Utils, cbl, int incl. NS, NP. Glenrosa. 250-768-0248 RENOVATED ONE bedroom basement suite in Glenmore. Sep. entrance, F, S, W/D. $750/mo including utilities. N/S, N/P Avail. Mar.1 Call Jenn 250-764-6240. SPACIOUS 3BDRM, gas FP, laundry, garden setting w/lakeview, Winfield. NS, NP. $1200 utils incl. School-bus route. Avail now. 250-766-0499 or 250-863-9171 WESTSIDE 1bd suite walkout w/patio, WD, utils incl, NS, NP, quiet single person, March 1. $700. 250-769-2139 WESTSIDE lrg 1bd + fireplace, $800+utils. Also Westside 2bd+den w/o, $900+utils. Close to all amens. 250-869-5500, 250-469-1566

Suites, Upper

2BD. CULTURAL District by the Lake, main flr., carport, 4appls, ns, np, $950. +utils. Mar. 1. Also 1Bd. +den, furn’d, Condo, u/g prkg. 2 strge locker, pool, fitness, hot tub, ns, np, $950. +utils. Avail. now, 250-869-0268, 250-861-1965 2BD. Spacious upper level of house, Downtown 723 Stockwell Ave. 6appl., $1100. incl. utils., ns, sm pets welcome, Call Scott @ 250-718-4658 2BD, suitable for sgl, quiet, working person. Spacious, bright, new, own ent, lrg bdrm & office, NS, NP, Nparties. $900 incl utils. 250-801-8542 3bdrm,1bath, Rutland,near G r e e n w a y, F, S , D W, s h a r e d laundry,NS,NP,DD $1350 utils included.250-765-4993 DOWNTOWN Bach. ste. ns, np, sing. only, utils. incl., $665.mo. 448-8783, 860-4877 EXCELLENT Condition 2bd, 5appl, uils incl, quiet cul-desac, nice yard. $1200. Avail Feb 1st. Call 250-717-3580 MAR. 1st, 3bdrm mainfloor character home, close to downtown, shr’’d lndry, offstreet prking, share utils. $1200. 250-868-0915 PRIV Blk Mnt. 1bd Exec suite, fully fun’d, WD, all incl, NS, NP, ref’s. $975. 250-878-0127

Townhouses

AFFORDABLE 2Bd. End Units x3. Newly reno’d, fnc’d yrd., prkg., min 4-appl. Rutland nr. sch/shops/prks. Avail now, Feb 15 & Mar 1. $950.-$990. Mark @ 1-250-938-8040

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CLEAN Mature Dutch lady looking for carriage house or sep suite on property. From Now-Sept. 250-954-5360

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2005 VW Jetta TDI Wagon, sport pkg. 60MPG, exc.commute vehicle winter & summer, 5spd loaded, block heater, new Hankook tires, 117,000 mainly hwy kms. Orig.owner. $17,500. 250-307-0879.

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CUISINE from Jude’s kitchen fruity Valentines Deep in winter, we’re a little limited in the local fruits we can turn to, but the Okanagan is renowned for its apples, and many of the varieties we grow here can be stored with little loss in quality for at least six to eight months. That includes my favourite, the Spartan, which is a wonderful storage apple. February is apple month and an excellent opportunity to feed the family and your neighbours’ at the same time, by supporting local orchardists and buying local apples. Look for the distinctive B.C. brand sticker on all the fruit you buy. If by chance you can’t find it, ask for B.C. apples. That way, your grocer learns that consumers do care where their food comes from, and they would prefer to buy local products. Next weekend is Feb. 14, which celebrates the heart and matters involving it. Both apples and pears are heart-healthy ways to show your favourite valentine your love, particularly in the following recipes, which showcase those local fruits to perfection. Both are simple recipes to make, but they look and taste special. To go with Valentine desserts, try some of our local icewines, like Mission Hill Family Estate’s award-winning Riesling Icewine, which would pair beautifully with these pink pears! Another option is Mission Hill’s 2006 Reserve Vidal Icewine. It has even been combined with chocolate in a Purdy’s Icewine Truffle this year. That’s sure to gain the favour of your sweetie. This year, Feb. 14 is also Chinese New Year, but we'll discuss that in next week's column, because those celebrations aren't just one day!

Apple Muffins These are moist and yummy, but they’re also good for you and would be great for lunchboxes or after school snacks, or for breakfast, perhaps with a slice of ham or a sausage. 1 c. (250 ml) flour 1/2 c. (125 ml) whole wheat flour 1/3 c. (75 ml) oat bran 1/4 c. (60 ml) brown sugar 1 tbsp. (15 ml) baking powder 1/2 tsp. (2 ml) salt 2 eggs 1/4 c. (60 ml) milk 1/4 c. (60 ml) oil 2 grated apples

add the cored, grated apples and mix. In a small bowl or measuring cup, prepare the topping by mashing the margarine into the flour, brown sugar and cinnamon until it’s all the same consistency. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry, and with a few strokes of the spoon, combine them well. Divide the batter amongst the muffin cups and spread a little topping on each. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Makes 12.

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1/4 c. (60 ml) brown sugar 2 tbsp. (30 ml) margarine 2 tbsp. (30 ml) flour 1 tsp. (5 ml) cinnamon

Pre-heat the oven to 400 F. Lightly spray 12 muffin cups with oil. Combine dry ingredients with a whisk in a medium-sized bowl. In a smaller bowl, whisk the eggs, milk and oil together until well combined, then

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Pretty Pink Pears These do look really pretty and they’re the right colour for Valentine’s Day, but best of all, they’re simply delicious. I leave the cores and the stem in for stability. Use pears that aren’t too ripe. 6 pears 2 c. (500 m) red wine 1/2 c. (125 ml) honey 1 tbsp. (15 ml) lemon juice 1 cinnamon stick 1 chunk of orange peel 1 black peppercorn 1 clove 1 star anise 1 knob of ginger whipped cream 1 oz. (30 ml) brandy Make a nice flat bottom on each pear by slicing a thin bit off so they sit up straight.

Peel them. Peel the ginger with a spoon and slice into strips. Combine a good red wine, like a shiraz, with all the other ingredients except the pears in a pot large enough to hold all the whole pears comfortably. Bring it to bubbling and add the pears, turning once to coat with the poaching liquid. Turn the heat down to a low simmer, cover and let simmer for a half hour or so, turning them over carefully part of the way through. Turn the heat off and let them cool in the poaching liquid. Remove the pears and store them in the fridge, then bring the poaching liquid back to simmering, reducing it to a thick glaze. To serve, mound whipped cream, sweetened with a little brandy, in a shallow bowl and nest each pear in it. Drizzle each fruit with the red wine glaze. Serves 6.

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

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

*fresh ingredients top frozen or canned *organic products are my first choice *w h e r eve r p o s s i b l e , I u s e w h o l e g r a i n s , n o t processed *include a variety of them, when possible *wherever possible, I use fresh herbs *fewer quantities of dried herbs are needed than fresh

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Added policing, land acquisition fail to make budget Jason Luciw STAFF REPORTER

Funding for land acquisitions and extra police resources were left on the cutting room floor after West Kelowna’s budget deliberations earlier this week. Council opposed putting $1 million into a fund for future property purchases “to meet the future needs of the district.” The municipality may eventually need to buy land on which to build infrastructure such as a municipal hall, which is currently located in a former community centre at the Mount Boucherie Recreation Complex. Administrator Jason Johnson mentioned that a land acquisition strategy would be coming forward later this year and council could decide then to take money from reserves to place in a fund for future land purchases if it wished. Council also rejected a request to hire an additional RCMP officer this year at a cost of $119,000 for salary, benefits and support costs. The officer was requested to assist with general investigations in serious criminal matters. Council noted that two officers were just added to the municipal force when West Kelowna took

over its policing contract from the province last April. Johnson also noted that two additional officers would be added to the RCMP in the neighbouring rural area later this year, taking some pressures off the municipal police force, which also assists in calls to areas like Peachland and Westbank First Nation. Council did agree, however, to hire another fire inspector at a cost of $86,000 in the wake of the 2009 Rose Valley and Glenrosa forest fires. Part of the inspector’s job will be to help West Kelowna Fire Rescue expand public education in the prevention of forest fires in both the municipality and in the neighbouring Westbank First Nation. Council also agreed to give another $56,000 to Westside Tourism this year, although support for that was not unanimous. Coun. Bryden Winsby stated that he would support the funding “reluctantly” this year, but added that he wanted more proof next year of how much the business community was also willing to contribute to tourism promotion. “I also want a better picture of exactly what the tourism potential of this community is because, at this point, I am not con-

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COUN. DUANE OPHUS makes a case, during West Kelowna budget deliberations this week, for a 3.8 per cent tax hike instead of the originally proposed increase of five per cent. vinced we are a destination. “We’re a nice place to live with very limited amenities. We’re not a Mecca for tourism.” Couns. Carol Zanon and Rosalind Neis voted against the additional funding, preferring support for tourism remain at the previously set level of $38,500, which was given through a grant-in-aid to support the operation of the Visitor Information

Centre. On the other side of the debate, Coun. Duane Ophus said business does indirectly support tourism through taxation and licensing. “Business pays 2.45 times the tax rate that residential taxpayers pay. We collect a lot of business taxes in this community,” said Ophus. “Another element of it is business licenses. We collect over $100,000 in

business licenses.” Ophus also noted that the chamber was working on a hotel tax to supplement tourism promotion, but that plan was put on hold when the provincial government announced the Harmonized Sales Tax, which may bring about the end of the hotel tax. A business improvement area could also be created to fund economic development in future,

he said. “But that doesn’t help us with 2010.” Ophus also disagreed with Winsby’s notion that West Kelowna was not a tourism destination, noting the draw of the wine industry and operations like Mission Hill and Quails’ Gate. “It’s one of the most significant draws we have in the district.” With the one-time additional funding, council’s total support for tour-

ism jumped to almost $95,000 for 2010. The money for the fire inspector and tourism is part of $570,000 in additional services council added to its budget Monday, including seven new staff in engineering, geographical information systems, communications and clerical support. The money comes from savings from programs and services not carried out in 2009.

Now West Kelowna residents asked to weigh in on budget Jason Luciw STAFF REPORTER

A public open house will be held Monday to give West Kelowna residents the opportunity to weigh in on the 2010 budget and the 2010 to 2014 financial plan. The meeting will start at 6 p.m. at Const. Neil Bruce Middle School.

Last week, council opted to lower this year’s proposed tax increase from five per cent to 3.75 per cent. The majority of the tax increase will be used to build reserves. Just over $7 million will be added to the municipality’s savings accounts this year, bringing total reserves to almost $15 million by the

end of 2010. “This figure represents a substantial improvement over Westside governance study estimates which predicted the district’s reserves at $15 million by 2012,” a finance department news release stated. The 3.75 per cent tax increase works out to about $51 for the year on a representative home in

West Kelowna assessed at $492,000. But residents may actually notice a 13.4 per cent increase on the municipal portion of their taxes this year, the finance department said. It explained that 9.6 per cent of that amount is caused by a shift in taxes from the Central Okanagan Regional District to the

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Former mayor expresses regret at stepping down P Jason Luciw STAFF REPORTER

Those that warned Rosalind Neis that she would regret not running for West Kelowna mayor again turned out to be right. In a candid interview this week, the former West Kelowna mayor turned councillor said she does, in fact, regret her decision.

“Yeah, I’ve said that. I think back to why I made my decision. I based the decision on what was best for my family and I don’t regret that part of it. But those who told me I’d regret it if I didn’t run again for mayor, those people were right.” Neis became West Kelowna’s first mayor on Dec. 7, 2007. In order to meet the demands of the role, the

single mom opted to take a leave of absence from her job as an operating room nurse at Kelowna General Hospital for almost a year. When it came time to run for re-election in the November 2008 municipal election, she decided to run as a councillor so she could return to her job and to ensure she had time for her two children. Neis topped the polls

as a councillor candidate in the 2008 civic election. And Neis has since said she’s not frustrated in her role as councillor, feeling that she’s still helping people and making a difference in the community. But she said she was also just settling into her role 15 months ago, as she left to make way for incoming Mayor Doug Findlater. “One of my regrets,

I think was that I was actually just staring to come to a point of understanding the full role and how important it was and what could be accomplished, and then I stepped back.” Neis said much of her year in office was occupied with setting up municipal offices, finding the right staff to start up operations and establishing the municipality’s first budget.

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Rosalind Neis Neis now wishes she had more time to lobby MPs and MLAs for funding or to get infrastructure projects off the ground that she felt would be beneficial to the municipality. Neis noted that she and staff were only really in a position to do that at the very end of her term. Despite her stated regret, the verdict is still out on what political role Neis might play in West Kelowna’s future. “People have asked

me before if I’d run for mayor again and I’ve said yes. But, last week myW answer would be different from what I’d say thisc week,” Neis said. s Given the fact that the next civic elections aret in November 2011, Neisw said it’s too soon to make$ decisions on her political future. J “I’d hate to commitS to something that’s more than a year and a half away. A lot can happenr between now and then.” p Neis has also admit-l ted to feeling frustrated aty times around the councilB table this year. However, it’s not thee role she struggles with, it’s$ the political process. t “I’m very much at get it done kind of per-t son. However, the wheelso (of government) turn very slowly. That’s what I findt very frustrating.” b t jluciw@kelownacapnews.com a

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Tax burden shiftedC from light industry D and onto utilities Jason Luciw STAFF REPORTER

Efforts are being made to attract more light industry to the District of West Kelowna by offering a bit of a tax incentive. Council approved a shift in the tax burden from light industry to utilities during budget deliberations this week. In 2010, a light industrial operation will now be charged $3 and utilities will now be charged $6 for every $1 a residential property pays. In 2009, light industry was charged $3.20 and utilities were charged $4. The shift means West Kelowna’s 42 light industrial operations will see an average tax decrease of $959 this year and the 116 utility properties in West Kelowna will pay an additional $152 on average. Coun. Gord Milsom

said adjusting the light industry would make West Kelowna’s light industrial tax rates competitive with other Okanagan municipalities. “Hopefully that will help us attract more light industry or be one of the factors in attracting more light industry to our municipality.” West Kelowna began reducing tax multipliers for light industry two years ago so the rates would fall more in line with those in the City of Kelowna and the Westbank First Nation. For example, in Kelowna, light industry was charged $2.75 and utilities were charged $6 for every $1 charged to residential property. In Westbank First Nation, the utility multiplier is $6 to $1 and the light industry rate is $3.3 to $1. jluciw@kelownacapnews.com

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Popular diving platform move awaits answers West Kelowna council questions staff recommendation to move wooden wharf at a cost of $4,500. Jason Luciw STAFF REPORTER

Questions have been raised about why a diving platform, which is a popular summer destination for young people in Gellatly Bay, should be moved. Municipal staff wanted council to approve a $4,500 plan to relocate the elevated diving structure near Gellatly Wharf, to Willow Beach because of liability risks. Old pilings are among the underwater hazards brought to staff’s attention in an insurance audit, according to engineering

director Gary O’Rourke. But council questioned why the pilings couldn’t simply be removed. O’Rourke said the pilings could not be extracted because they’re a part of the nearby Gellatly Wharf, which is an historical structure. The historical status limits the kinds of alterations that can be made to the wharf, he stated. Council also wanted assurances that the structure would continue to be elevated after it was moved further south, noting that youth would rarely use it otherwise and making the relocation pointless. Council approved putting money in the 2010 budget for the project but deferred making any decision on the relocation plan until staff could answer

that question. In a follow up phone call to operations manager Gordon Brown, it was confirmed that the structure would be elevated and he was hopeful council would endorse the move of the platform at a future meeting. Brown also said the municipality would be installing railings on the Gellatly Wharf and posting signs to discourage people from diving off it. The installation of the railings would turn the wharf into a “viewing platform,” he stated. The railings and signs will not stop everyone from diving off the wharf, but Brown added safety measures, along with the move of the diving platform to a safer location, should eliminate most of the risk, he stated.

WEST KELOWNA council has approved money for the move of the diving platform at Gellatly Bay but are holding of on the relocation pending answers to its questions about the move. Safety concerns have been cited as reason for the move.

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Council could have gone further with its tax increase reduction

on’t be fooled by the apparent tax break council doled out this week when it decided to increase West Kelowna taxes by 3.75 per cent instead of five per cent. The fact is council could have given you an even bigger tax break, increasing taxes by only 1.25 per cent by my estimation, but they chose to spend more of your money instead. At the end of 2009, council had $1.33 million left over in its budget. Yes, they collected that money from you last year, but $800,000 of it went unspent because one-time projects weren’t deemed a big enough priority to carry out or because they

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found “efficiencies” in some departments. Efficiencies usually mean they didn’t have to hire staff and buy office equipment and furniture. The other $330,000 was the amount remaining in a council contingency

fund. Council chose to keep the $330,000 in its contingency. With the $800,000, it chose to give $240,000 back in the form of a tax break and spend the other $560,000 by adding more staff to its payroll for positions like geographical information systems technicians, engineering and planning staff, clerical support and a fire inspector.

The $90,000 fire inspector is about the only added position I agree with because part of that role is reported to be public education, helping to reduce forest fire risks on private property. Given last year’s forest fires and this winter’s lack of snow, I think the role is essential and well worth the price. That would have left $470,000, which council could have used to reduce taxes by approximately two per cent more. That would bring this year’s tax increase down to 1.75 per cent. The other 0.5 per cent would have come from reducing council’s contingency down to about $150,000. That’s still plenty of money in the kitty to pay for the unexpected, especially since council only spent about

$1,500 of its contingency last year. Now, council will tell you that if it reduced the tax increase any further than 3.75 per cent, it would have impacted negatively on reserves. But I don’t buy it. Remember, this is leftover money that we’re dealing with and additions to reserves are already accounted for in the 2010 tax requisition. Taking surplus money that wasn’t spent last year and hiring more staff doesn’t help reserves either, just like taking surplus money that wasn’t spent last year and giving it back to taxpayers wouldn’t hurt savings accounts. So what does a 1.25 per cent tax increase look like to the average taxpayer, compared to a 3.75 per cent increase? Let’s do the math.

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The B.C. Ministry of Community Development says a representative house in West Kelowna was assessed at $492,000 and the owner paid $1,354 in municipal taxes in 2009. So, a 3.75 per cent tax increase would be just under $51. A 1.25 per cent tax increase would be about $17. Now, $34 might not seem like a lot of money to some. And to them I would say go to the bank, withdraw a crisp green $20, purple $10 and two shiny twoonies and hand them over to the municipality. But I’m guessing many people out there, during a period of fragile economic recovery, could find better ways to spend their own money. Jason Luciw is the Westside reporter for the Capital News. .jluciw@kelownacapnews.com

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No beautification for Westbank—at least not yet Jason Luciw STAFF REPORTER

There will be no bill to pretty up downtown Westbank this year. Staff had recommended against spending $30,000 on a plan to beautify downtown West-

bank this year, noting that a Westbank Town Centre Plan was in the works, which would address downtown beautification. However, that didn’t sit well with Coun. Bryden Winsby. “I honestly feel that this is not a great amount

to help. I don’t know whether the word ‘beautify’ is completely appropriate. At least ‘dressify’ (sic). Do something to at least indicate that we do have some pride in our community,” said Winsby. The councillor said residents often ask him

when West Kelowna is going to do something to help Westbank Town Centre. “I get asked as a councillor, ‘Where are the signs? Where’s this, where’s that? Can’t you do anything to clean this place up?’ And the answer

is ‘No.’” Coun. David Knowles agreed it was time to spend money on beautifying downtown Westbank. However, Coun. Gord Milsom sided with staff, feeling that it was more appropriate to await the outcome of a town centre

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plan. Also in favour of postponing spending on Westbank beautification were Mayor Doug Findlater and Couns. Duane Ophus, Carol Zanon and Rosalind Neis. jluciw@kelownacapnews.com

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We are always hardest on ourselves—just ask a perfectionist

came to a stark realization this week––I’m a perfectionist. Anyone who knows me may be laughing right now, but seriously, it was news to me. It hit me like a thunderbolt after I was reflecting on a personal project that didn’t turn out quite the way I wanted it too. Over the course of two hours, I picked myself apart, turning over every metaphorical rock to see how or why I ended up so far from my objective. The irony was, on any objective level there was nothing wrong at all. The only one doing the criticizing was me, and I was once again unshakeably hard on myself. It’s something many of us do. And it’s a nasty place to get caught up in. Along with a passion for perfectionism comes

of as the experience of the relative, and I’m not talking about your aunt Mammie. It’s relative because what is “good” for me may not be “good” for you. We are diverse human beings and the joy

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Karin Wilson other traits––like procrastination and one of the worst––what psychologists often refer to as allor-nothing thinking. Most people know someone who succumbs to that. They’re the ones who engage in pity parties that sound like: This always happens to me, or I never get things right. It might feel like that in the moment, but at a more rational time it’s not true. Life doesn’t boil down in black and white – it’s a constant experience of shades of grey. This experience of life is what I like to think

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of life is being able to express ourselves in that diversity. So how do I get out of this perfectionist behaviour? Interestingly what

works for me is reminding myself to be gentle about my expression in the relative world, knowing that at a higher level everything is perfect. And there’s that word again. But this time, it doesn’t bother me because what I’m talking about is what is known as aspects—or attributes —of spirit. These are the qualities that exist in this world irrespective of the passage of time, or what culture you are from. They are constant––life, love, light, peace, power, beauty and joy. Plato said beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I might think a spider is a horrific little creature, but when I look at it through what I imagine to be the eyes of an etymologist I can appreciate its intrinsic value. What I’m seeing is an

aspect of spirit in divine perfection. What’s hard is to see ourselves and other humans in this same light. Our actions sometimes cloud this truth for us. It’s hard to see that we have power when we feel threatened, hard to see we have beauty when we feel ugly, hard to see the light when around us we perceive only darkness. I realize this, but I also know that when I recognize myself as per-

fect whole and complete, I give myself room to breathe—and when that happens I find the most amazing thing—a moment of peace. And what is peace, but an aspect of spirit. And it’s in that space of peace that I realize that I give myself permission to be who I am, which gives me room to grow just a little bit more without the heavy hand of perfectionism pressing down on top of me.

So now I’m trying to love my perfectionism, so that I can eventually release it. And I’m putting my friends and loved ones on notice. But don’t expect overnight miracles. I’m not that perfect— at least not to my relatives. Karin Wilson is a journalist and staff minister at the Centre for Spiritual Living in Kelowna. karinwilson@telus.net

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Class action suit against Toyota makes a great deal of sense

ave you heard about the class action lawsuit against Toyota? I hadn’t until a regular reader of my column sent me a link to an article on the CBC website. He specifically referred me to comments that members of the public had made about the story. The comments were very disparaging, suggesting that those bringing the lawsuit were “sue happy” and should be ashamed of themselves. My initial reaction to reading the news story was a negative one as well. I should have known better. Really, it is me and everyone who commented negatively about the story who ought to be ashamed.

We jumped to negative conclusions based on incomplete information—based on ignorance. Why are we so quick to judge others, Paul with incomplete inforHergott mation? It’s one life lesson that I’ve learned more often than any other, yet it consistently fails to stick. The assumption we made was that those with the recalled vehicles hadn’t lost anything. Toyota is already taking steps to fix the problems, free of charge. It is repugnant to think that a class action lawsuit, or any lawsuit, would be brought for the sake of suing, instead of to recover losses. I did a little Internet research to

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get the straight goods on the situation, and found an interview with the lawyer who commenced the lawsuit. The loss each recalled vehicle owner has allegedly suffered is a loss in the value of their vehicle. Whatever a vehicle might be worth, it is allegedly worth less after a potentially serious defect is discovered leading to a mass recall and the need for repairs. The allegation makes some sense. It’s similar to the reality that a vehicle having been in a crash is worth less than a vehicle that hasn’t even if fully repaired. How much less? Who knows. Let’s say it’s only $1,000. Even if such a small amount, is it fair that the vehicle owners bear that burden instead of the manufacturer? No one individual would bring a lawsuit against Toyota to recover

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Financial aid for Westside Daze up Jason Luciw STAFF REPORTER

More than $88,000 will be doled out to non profit groups who sought support from West Kelowna council this year. Council also confirmed that more than $200,000 in waived rental fees for ice and field sports groups would be continued this year, including $138,000 for minor hockey. Council approved grants-in-aid for 11 of 17 non profit groups that made applications for assistance this year. Most notably, council added the Westside Community Foodbank Society to the list to help the organization pay 2009 and 2010 property taxes for its new building on Churchill Road in Westbank. Council refused the group a tax exemption in October but

said it would consider a grant in aid during budget deliberations this winter. Also noteworthy was council’s decision to increase support for the Westside Celebration Society, which organizes Westside Daze. Funding went from $10,000 in 2009 to $15,000 this year. Coun. Duane Ophus noted Westside Daze was expanded to four days last year and was it an “absolutely fantastic event.” “It’s a very well run organization. They put on a great festival. This is exactly the kind of organization to be supported.” Coun. Rosalind Neis said she felt Westside Daze provided great return to the community last year. “The parade, the fireworks, everything that they did for the community based on many, many hours of volunteerism,

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“It’s getting a reputation throughout the Interior as a really great place to come on July 1 and there’s a tonne of economic activity in our community that’s generated just by getting people out,” stated Findlater. One of the highlights of this year’s Westside Daze will be a Beatles tribute band, council was told. Grants were reaffirmed in 2010 for Bridge Youth and Family Services ($3,000), the Gellatly Bay Trails and Parks Society ($2,000) and the Okanagan Boys’ and

Girls’ Club ($28,500). A referendum requires council to give the boys’ and girls’ club $25,000 annually and the rest is a voluntary contribution for a restorative justice program. West Kelowna Citizens’ Patrol received $5,000 again this year, the Westbank Yacht Club was given $7,000 for a second straight year and the Canadian Red Cross medical equipment loans program grant was given another $11,700. Westside Health Network Society received its annual $7,000 contribution. New to the list was the Rose Valley Community Garden Society, which received $3,500 to build its garden in Rose Valley. Requests for funding from neighbourhood associations were taken off the list and council will debate a separate policy on how best to provide support to those residents’ groups. Council did not support a $15,000 request from the Westbank Rotary Club for a children’s water playground. Council noted it had already built a $270,000 washroom facility to accommodate the spray park. jluciw@kelownacapnews.com

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Mitch MacMillan has 55 goals in 54 games and was looking to add to his totals when the Alberni Valley Bulldogs came to the Okanagan this week. Alberni Valley played Penticton earlier this week and played the Westside Warriors at Royal LePage Place Friday night. It was on the ponds of Lloydminster, Alta., where the chemistry between Mitch and his brother Mark began. But it wasn’t until this season though that the pair began to flourish into a dangerous duo and things truly clicked. “At the beginning of the season we weren’t playing together,” said Mitch, who is the eldest by two years. “Then we got put together for one game and it was just instant chemistry.” “We’re both really excited for it,” added Mitch, who tried out for the Penticton Vees as a 16-yearold. “We have quite a few

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people coming to cheer for Alberni. I think we are going to have a section full so it should be a great game.” The MacMillan brothers are having a great season, which has been highlighted by Mitch, who scored his 50th goal in 49 games and now has 55 in 54 games. Mark has 22 goals and 70 points as a rookie. Mark assisted on Mitch’s milestone marker while Mitch helped his brother score his first BCHL goal in the opening game against Powell River. “I don’t think many people get to say their first BCHL goal was assisted by their brother,” he said. “Definitely a good memory to start my BCHL career off. He said this year has been full of memories. Mitch is committed to Northeastern University in Boston for next season. Mark said it meant a lot to have his brother assist on his first goal. Bulldogs coach Nolan Graham said the decision to put the Mac-

Millan brothers together stemmed from trying to find an identity. The two played a bit during exhibition and Graham liked what he saw, so he decided to give it a shot. Since then he has enjoyed watching them go to work. “The kids are probably two of the most dedicated hockey players that I have seen at this level,” said Graham. “They really enjoy the game. They love practice, love the commitment it takes. Their approach every single day is topnotch. I think that’s part of the reason why they are getting rewarded.” When talking about his leading scorers, the Bulldogs coach describes Mitch as a complete player. The 20-year-old doesn’t shy away from the physical side and is willing to battle and compete for space near the opposition net. With Mark, Graham said, “I don’t know if anybody would have predicted he would have had

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this type of season. His approach every single day is wanting to prove people wrong.” At training camp, Mark had the intention of proving to the coaching staff that they needed him. Graham discovered that Mark is intelligent with the puck and a big reason for his big brother’s goal output. However, Graham also credited David Dziurzynski with the success the line is enjoying. “Dave came over from Lloydminster last year,” said Graham, whose Bulldogs have been included in the bidding war to host the 2012 RBC Cup. “He is a big guy that plays physical and opens up space for Mitch and Mark. He’s no slouch at moving puck himself.” Penticton Vees coach and GM Fred Harbinson said the trio is one of the most dynamic in the league. He added that the Bulldogs are a hard-working team with strong goaltending. will outwork you.” —Penticton Western News

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conditioning. It is very important to find out how to perform the exercises effectively and safely. Always consult your physician prior to starting any fitness program. Many gyms designate an area for circuit training. These will consist of eight to 12 strength machines, usually numbered so that people can follow a set order. The idea is to perform approximately 15 repetitions at a controlled but moderate speed so as to keep the heart rate elevated throughout. Your physician and/

or trainer can give you a target heart rate and may w recommend you wear a heart rate monitor to ensure you are within your t t zone. Regardless of your B b target heart rate you should always be aware c r of your exertion level. Circuit training of this c sort should not leave you p e huffing and puffing. Once you have become familiar with your training heart rate you can m move from station to sta- w tion in the circuit and rest S s briefly as required bes tween exercises. The circuit can also c be performed with short w cardio intervals such as b stair stepping or cycling p between each or every other weight station. There are many dif- a ferent ways to accomplish an effective circuit and as long as the heart rate is elevated to the proper training zone, you’ll be getting both cardiovascular and strength benefits which will burn lots of fat and help you to lose weight. You can go through a circuit one to three times. Factor in a five minute warm up and a finishing cool down and stretch and you will be out of the gym in less than an hour. We all have busy schedules so make the most of your time at the gym—by thinking outside of the box and combining your strength and cardio programs in a circuit…a short circuit. Nina Heyes is a fitness director and certified personal trainer at BodyFit Fitness in West Kelowna.

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Traditional aboriginal knowledge is critical to conservation

he United Nations has declared 2010 the International Year of Biodiversity. It would be great if the year could be simply a celebration of the Earth’s biological richness, but Biodiversity Year is occurring while non-human life on our planet is in a more perilous state than ever before. Experts believe the world is in the midst of a biodiversity crisis on par with earlier mass extinction events. Some 17,000 of the plant and animal species that we’ve identified and assessed are now in serious decline, including many that are well-known and well-loved by Canadians, such as caribou, polar bears, and some salmon populations. This perilous situation for plants and animals threatens not only the ecological health of ecosystems like old-growth forests and arctic tundra but also the wellbeing and welfare of human communities that depend on the ecological goods and services that nature provides.

The deep bio-cultural ties to the land and its resources, especially wild plants, that many of Canada’s aboriginal people have long held offer a dirDavid ect illustration of this, Suzuki as well as a source of knowledge that can benefit everyone. A report just released by the David Suzuki Foundation and its allies, Conservation Value of the North American Boreal Forest from an Ethnobotanical Perspective, considers the importance of Canada’s boreal forest to aboriginal people as a storehouse of plant resources. Boreal plants, like Labrador tea, wild rice, jack pine, and countless other trees, shrubs, and herbs have always played a significant role in the culture of the people who inhabit this vast northern region that extends from Newfoundland to the Yukon. Food and beverage plants, such as wild chives and chokecherry, provide essential nutrients to complement a predominately meat-based diet. Medicinal plants, such as lingon-

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berry, mountain alder, and common juniper are at the core of a holistic approach to health care and have been used for millennia to treat a myriad of ailments, from easing aches and pains and curing urinary-tract infections to assisting in childbirth. Before the introduction of modern technologies, boreal plants also offered materials for transportation, such as balsam fir timber used to make canoe frames and tamarack fibres used in snowshoes. This range of benefits reflects a long tradition of botanical and ecological knowledge that aboriginal people have acquired over thousands of years of using the boreal forest as grocery, pharmacy, school, and spiritual haven. Traditional knowledge held by Canada’s First Nations is not just a relic of the past. It offers scientists, policy-makers, resource companies, environmentalists, and anyone else who cares about the boreal a vitally important information source to better manage the region’s land and resources. University of Victoria environmental studies professor Nancy Turn-

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While only three new vehicles are being added to the West Kelowna’s fleet this year, Coun. Rosalind Neis is again taking issue with the purchases and the number of taxpayer-purchased cars filling the parking lots around the municipality. “We continue to build up this vehicle inventory and it drives me crazy,” Neis said. West Kelowna is actually purchasing 10 vehicles this year including a $675,000 pump truck for the fire department, however, seven of the vehicles are to replace aging equipment and the money comes from reserves. However, Neis took issue this week with the

addition of a $40,000 vehicle for a fire inspector, a $25,000 vehicle for an assistant engineer and a $35,000 for the sewer utility, should West Kelowna succeed in taking the waste water treatment plant over from the Central Okanagan Regional District. The purchases would bring the number of vehicles in the fleet to 43, not including the police department. Council should see an inventory of the current fleet and a business plan for the operation, maintenance and replacement of the fleet, she stated. “How much are we actually spending on vehicles and our mechanic and his tools? It’s got to be

in the range of $400,000 or $500,000.” Neis said that if the municipality is going to be purchasing vehicles, it should start by looking for good used ones rather than buying new. “Why not just carry on being frugally responsible. I think we can accomplish (purchases) for half the cost.” However, staff said new vehicles offer higher fuel efficiency and warranties. Chief financial officer Jim Zaffino also noted that most of the vehicles in the fleet are shared among a group of employees. West Kelowna could also consider giving vehicle allowances or mileage to staff rather than purchasing cars, Neis

said. Chief administrative officer Jason Johnson said one municipality he knew of, in this region, paid $730 a month per employee for a vehicle allowance, which can get costly. “It’s more efficient to provide a vehicle than a vehicle allowance for potentially three staff. So you’re looking at three staff with a vehicle allowance as opposed to providing one vehicle, which can be pooled and you have a costs savings when it comes to that.” The municipality has also agreed to buy to new RCMP vehicles at a cost of $92,000. They are replacements for existing cars. jluciw@kelownacapnews.com

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er argues that we must not overlook the close interrelationships between indigenous peoples and their lands. Scientists must respect indigenous people as keepers of traditional ecological knowledge. Too often, we undervalue the contribution of aboriginal traditional ecological knowledge in our debates about resource extraction, wildlife management, and land-use planning. We must remember that aboriginal people were actively involved in managing the boreal and other regions long before western science or industrial development came along. For example, boreal people commonly used landscape burning to maintain soil productivity, healthy wildlife populations, and a diversity of habitats. The practice has since been adopted by many forestry companies. Such scientific information has been encoded in indigenous peoples’ languages and has been passed on through stories and place names. Indeed, indigenous people have mapped the landscape and resources of the boreal forest to a much greater extent than scientists had previous-

ly understood. For example, the Gwich’in in the Northwest Territories long ago identified black currant island in the Husky River area. The Dogrib call Mesa Lake in the Northwest Territories Gots’okati, which translates as Cloudberry Lake. This type of detailed information on the ecological and cultural importance of places and landscapes that are important to aboriginal people can help planners prioritize what areas should be protected. We must ensure that wilderness and wildlife conservation, including creating new parks and protected areas, recognizes indigenous rights to land and water and includes the involvement of indigenous peoples. The fact that we’re now seeing more and more integration of thousands of years of traditional knowledge with modern science in Canada’s boreal forest gives us one reason to celebrate the International year of Biodiversity. —with Faisal Moola David Suzuki is a scientist and broadcaster based in Vancouver. www.davidsuzuki.org.

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The session will provide the public with the chance to take part in one-on-one discussions with Council and senior staff about the budget. Your input is valuable and Council wants to hear what you have to say. The District is anticipating the following budget consideration schedule: Feb. 8 – Public presentation of budget (A second public presentation will be held in early March – date and location to be determined) March 23 – Financial Plan and tax rates to Council for first three readings April 13 – Financial Plan for adoption Members of the public are welcome at all budget deliberations. The Draft Financial Plan is now available on the District’s website at www.districtofwestkelowna.ca. For more information, call (778) 797-8860.

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ondering what the rest of the world is thinking about us? For reasons I don’t pretend to understand, national media doesn’t normally emphasize the positive. Nobody’s asking for special media treatment. It’s just a reality that the negative gets maximized and the positive minimized. When new MPs grumble about that, I tell them, “that’s the way the world works, get used to it and get over it.” There. Now I feel a little better. But I’d better switch my tone quickly before somebody accuses me of being negative. Okay, interesting items you may not have

Stockwell Day seen this week. First, Prime Minister Stephen Harper made a big impact at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. It was reported that he got the most enthusiastic response of the day with his speech. What did he say? One of his central themes was that despite the global recession, governments

have to start living within their means. That message definitely runs counter to a lot of the prevailing opinion. Many are saying governments should be cranking out more and more stimulus spending. Our position is that we need to be drawing up a road map to a balanced budget. Yes, we deliberately took on some debt to accelerate a lot of infrastructure spending to mitigate the worst effects of the global recession. However, just as you can’t let your household debt pile up indefinitely, governments can’t borrow without consequences either. The more we borrow, the more we owe the bank.

Every loonie going to pay increasing compound interest is a loonie that can’t be spent on essential services. That’s why we’re now switching gears and planning towards a balanced budget. Our overall financial management has also caught the attention of more than government leaders. Last week an important announcement was made by the manager of one of the world’s most successful and largest bond investment companies (by ‘large’ I mean a portfolio of over a trillion dollars). His managers control giant pension funds and other long term, institutional global investors. Analyzing the

world’s economies, he proclaimed that he would be favouring investing in Canada over other countries. That announcement did not hit any Canadian newspapers’ front pages that I am aware of. It should have. It’s important that you have a balanced picture of how we’re doing economically. ••• This was also a good week here in the constituency. The Olympic Torch relay lit us up wherever it went and this weekend the flame will continue to blaze into Merritt and Logan Lake. I was also able to announce some vital projects, such as funding for 12 more affordable hous-

ing units for the Penticton Indian Band. Then, in West Kelowna, Kelowna MP Ron Cannan and I announced resources for 18 environmental and related groups. They will be working on a collaborative project aimed at preserving our long-term local water supplies. ••• In keeping with my habit of letting you know where I was this week, here was my schedule. On Monday, during the day, I was in the Lower Mainland. On Monday I was on the dreaded “red-eye” through the night to Toronto, meeting there in the morning with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and others on

budget preparation. On Tuesday at noon, I flew to Ottawa for afteri noon meetings. On Wednesday and q Thursday there were a g variety of Ottawa meet- h ings (early morning runs t at -20 C, yuk). On Friday I was a o h conference speaker in Penticton and had meet- r ings Friday and yesterday. o Today I get to catch a t my breath. But tomorrow, I will b be back to Ottawa. To get in touch, we c can meet when I’m home a or call me through my of- T p fice. l Stockwell Day is the p w Conservative MP for Okanagan-Coquihalla p and the president of the Treasury Board.

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want to start by thanking you for inquiring with your questions and giving me a call to invite me into your homes. It’s apparent to me there are quite a few people changing their countertops. I am not sure if I have intuitively turned this into a matter of: You are changing them because I have been writing about it. In any case, it has been an enjoyable venture working with you. Speaking of countertops, there is a revolutionary new product on the market. Acording to Formica, it is the “biggest” change in countertops ever. This new product is grabbing the eye of those who admire the look of

granite, with pricing on a scale of real budgets. As I walked into the home of one of my readers, I saw the Blue Storm colour in Sallie this product. This is not the first Ritchey time I have seen this product used but the first time seeing this particular colour. My client invited me in to help with the recommendation of colours to bring her home into the fun entertaining environment she has created. It also helps bring her home into the more “Zen-like” feel she has developed through her studies of Pilates. Being a warm and vibrant woman, she did not want colours that are cool. She needed a red base to compliment the oak cabinetry and au-

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thentic solid hardwood floors. then into the sitting room adjacent. With my ICI paint deck in hand, Therefore, we needed that same Dusty Trail was the winner. wall colour in these areas to flow Its red base flattered the cabinthroughout. etry and flooring, and If the walls are enpulled out the rust tirely covered in tile, hints within the 180FX that will not happen. laminate. The texture The space beis forgiving for naturtween the window and al spills. countertop is minimal. WE NEEDED We needed to adWith the laminate that THAT SAME WALL dress the back splash appears like granite COLOUR IN THESE though. My client likes now in place, a glass the appearance of both tile is spectacular goAREAS TO FLOW tile and wall colour in ing up the wall. THROUGHOUT. the kitchen. I am finding that With all the cabinthe product that is the etry cutouts, there is litmost affordable, effecttle space for paint. ive and creative is a fiveThe reason for colour on the eighths of-an inch to one-inch set of walls? In this application, as like tiles on a 12 -inch by12-inch mat. many, we want to marry the kitchen This allows the installer to cut the area to the informal eating area, and mat into portions, say one-quarter of

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an inch, giving you a three-inch backsplash, or three rows of one-inch tile. How is that affordable? Say the 12 by 12 sheet costs $15 per squarefoot. You have it cut into one-quarter inch portions, therefore you get four linear feet out of every one square foot. Even I can do that math. So there you go, now you have some homework, those of you who are looking for a new solution for your kitchen, by bringing it up to date, and not spending an arm and a leg on it. Who knows you many need those limbs for your next skiing trip instead. Sallie Ritchey is an interior and exterior design consultant and owner of A Decorative Touch in West Kelowna. adecorativetouch@gmail.com

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Vander Zalm-led petition to drive out HST gets green light The signature war to defeat B.C.’s Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) starts on April 6. Anti-HST canvassers recruited by former B.C. premier Bill Vander Zalm will have 90 days to gather the requisite number signatures before the July 5 deadline to submit their now-approved initiative petition. Elections BC gave the campaign the green light on Thursday. If they succeed, a Vander Zalm-drafted bill titled the HST Extinguishment Act goes to the Legislature for consideration. It would restore the province’s current sales tax system––due to be replaced by the HST on July 1 – and evenly distribute revenue collected by B.C. under the HST to resi-

dents. A legislative committee would decide whether to send the bill to a vote or have Elections BC schedule a provincial referendum on the legislation, which couldn’t happen until September 24, 2011. The BC Liberals could simply vote the draft bill down. But HST opponents hope to use that moment to pressure the government to backtrack. “For the government to defeat this in the house, they’d never get elected again,” Vander Zalm predicts, calling the initiative the “greatest act of real democracy” ever seen in B.C. He intends to use the threat of recall campaigns targeting as many as one dozen Liberal MLAs––

those campaigns, delivering a second salvo of direct democracy, can’t start until November. The campaign has a steep hill to climb just to secure what would be an unprecedented first-stage victory. Those registered in the anti-HST initiative must get a minimum 10 per cent of registered voters in each of the 85 electoral districts. Six previous attempts to use B.C.’s initiative legislation have all fallen short of that mark. The two strongest attempts—Adriane Carr’s 2002 petition on proportional representation and Paul George’s 1996 petition to outlaw bear hunting—both got less than half the number of signatures needed despite de-

ploying 4,000 canvassers in Carr’s case. The antiHST campaign has 1,500 canvassers registered so far. “We will get thousands more,” Vander Zalm predicted. “I think it’s very, very doable if a lot of people put their shoulder to the wheel and push together.” Anti-HST organizers think they have an edge

over past drives––the ability to use social media to register canvassers and coordinate the collection of paper signatures. Their Facebook group, with 130,000 members, is B.C.’s largest, and the campaign has another 14,000 followers on Twitter. The HST, which merges the seven per cent provincial sales tax and

ited exemption on new homes and rebates on the extra tax on fuel and select consumer goods, such as books and children’s clothing. British Columbia will receive $1.6 billion in transition funding from the federal government to offset the impacts of the HST, which is expected to yield ongoing savings for most business sectors.

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