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change of plan sary to serve thewas necesan residents moreOkanagfully. Q: Tell us a little more about the location and the key amenities in the Wasylyk: Local area. buyers won’t find family home a single community in a better location than West Harbour. The communit ideally located y is on a gently sloping hillside off of Westside directly the water, close Road, on A LOOK Ferry Wharf. to the Old at the view looking You can just imagine the kinds of views north of Okanagan homes will have. these Lake from the West It’s also very Harbour residenjust five minutes central, tial developm downtown, close from ent to the site on the Westside new proposed (top photo). Two velopment, lessmall deblock away fromthan a building design exrapid transit hub. the new amples for the West There are also Harbour project schools in the area, as well as (below). parks and tons tional opportuniof recreaties. Q: What kinds of buyer will be most in West Harbourinterested now? Wasylyk: This development is perfectly suited for the active son and/ or family; perone that wants to boat, and feel a sense walk, longing in their of becommunity. From empty to professionals, nesters, this development is for who wants to the buyer integrate an Okanagan lifestyle with their primary residence. Families with older children will love access to amenitiesthe easy such as an outdoor pool course, the lake! and of

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obvious apathy on my part and she knew she deserved better service than that. Her calm and thoughtful reaction to me was powerful. If she had become angry or sarcastic, I’m quite certain I would have felt victimized and not recognized my own unacceptable behavior. But her quiet explanation put me in my place and completely changed the way I interacted with customers from then on.

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ous quality-related and conservation issues impacting water supply systems from source to tap across Canada. “On this campus, I am supervising five PhD students, including Amin, two masters students, and one post doctoral fellow,” said Sadiq. “Most students are studying water distribution systems, source water and drinking water protection and environmental risk analysis and decision making,” the professor stated. The field of work is made possible with grant money from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada. Zargar’s work will analyze potential drought patterns and will delve into three sources of uncertainty: Annual climate variations, decadal Pacific oscillation climate variability and the impacts climate change uncertainties could have on that climate data in the future. “There is such a lack of data at the moment,” said Zargar. “We need to develop computing methods to deal with this uncertainly, coming up with the results that will help decision makers make informed decisions.” Climate models will be created to give Zargar the bases he needs, such as temperature and rainfall data, to then develop the mathematical equations and computer algorithms required to determine drought cycles. Zargar said the aim would be to calculate what frequency and what severity of drought were going to happen. The algorithms would then also be designed to predict potential impacts should changes in the earth’s temperature occur due to climate change. For example, if the earth’s temperature increased two degrees Celsius over the next few decades, the mathematical models would theoretically be able to equate snowfall and rainfall accumulations in drought-prone regions like the Okanagan, explained Zargar. “Because of climate change, winter precipitation would move toward rainfall rather than snowfall.

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min Zargar is one of the world’s experts of tomorrow, honing his knowledge and skills today here in the Okanagan. The civil engineering student was handpicked to complete his doctoral degree at UBC Okanagan, where he is working on research aimed at predicting future drought cycles and their impacts in the Okanagan and other regions across the globe. Zargar is among nearly 500 graduate students striving for masters or doctorates at UBC Okanagan, hoping to count themselves among the leaders and experts of tomorrow, according to dean of graduate studies Dr. Marvin Krank. “In the end, we expect our students who graduate with PhDs to be world-class experts in their field, whatever it is. If you want to be the innovative leader out there, you have to have that PhD.” Krank said savvy students working their way through university, and those talented professionals climbing career ladders in today’s highly competitive job market, are picking up on that notion. As such, the graduate studies program has evolved into the fastest growing division within the university, said Krank. “We had over 500 applications this year. I suspect we’ll only be able to admit 150 to 200 students. It’s getting that competitive.” Come September, Krank said about 560 students, out of a total estimated student population of 6,500 would be enrolled in graduate studies at UBC Okanagan. Krank said he would love to see the program grow to 1,000 students over the next five to 10 years. However, he mentioned growth would depend on the quality of the applicants and the resources available to the university. “We really are starting to get very top students. But, the stronger support we can give students, the better students we’re going to get. And the stronger they are, the stronger the research engine is going to be at UBC Okanagan.” After all, UBC Okanagan is a research-based institution and that’s not going to change, said

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DEAN OF GRADUATE studies Marvin Krank said he would like to see the number of students in his program double to 1,000 over the next five to 10 years. Krank. “And graduate students are the engine driving the research. If you have a good graduate student it makes everything. You get publications out of it, you get new ideas, you get input and you get a collaborator.” Those traits were exactly what Dr. Rehan Sadiq was scouting for when he found Zargar

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in a crash on Highway 97 in West Kelowna on Tuesday evening. Ethan Baptiste, 33, was waiting to merge onto Highway 97 South just before 6 p.m. when a northbound pickup turning off the highway onto Westlake Road was hit by an oncoming semi. The impact caused the semi to hit the Toyota Baptiste was driving, sending the two vehicles down an embankment as the semi caught fire. Bystanders stepped in to help get Baptiste and his passenger out of the

life-threatening injuries and police said Friday she might be released from hospital that day. Baptiste, according to a news release from the Okanagan Nation, was born and raised in Oliver on the Osoyoos Indian Band Reserve and was a PhD candidate at UBC Okanagan. “His pursuit of academics combined with a passion for his people, culture and land shaped much of his young life,” said the Okanagan Nation Alliance in the release. Baptiste had previous-

ly attended UBC Vancouver where he majored in political science and economics, and also attended Concordia University and Thompson Rivers University, where he completed a bachelor of business administration with a major in finance. The father of three was also committed to sharing his cultural knowledge and spent time instructing his children in the practices and traditions of Okanagan people. “This commitment to sharing knowledge did not end with his children

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but also extended into his work as an aboriginal mentor and teaching assistant at Okanagan College and UBCO,” the news release indicated. Outside of his studies and teaching, Baptiste loved to play hockey and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also co-organized the annual traditional Okanagan hunting trek, participated as a lead runner in the Unity Run and took part in numerous committees aimed at improving the lives of Syilx (Okanagan Nation) people. “He seemed to enjoy every moment, bringing laughter, good humour, kindness and understanding to every situation,” Okanagan Nation Alliance said. But he was also not afraid to step up and challenge any First Nations leaders and immersed himself in First Nations politics because he saw it as a vehicle for change. “His work, his ethics, his hope and thoughts for a better Nation won’t be forgotten,” ONA said. At UBCO, where Baptiste’s mother is a member of the faculty of education, staff, faculty and students will have an opportunity to remember Baptiste at a memorial gathering on Monday. It will be held at 11 a.m. in the Aboriginal Centre (UNC 210). Police are continuing to investigate the crash. The cause hasn’t been determined, but police have ruled out speed, weather conditions and alcohol.

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KELOWNA-LAKE COUNTRY MLA Norm Letnick, seen here during a meeting of the Central Okanagan’s aggregate task force, which he chairs, is also pursing his doctorate degree in health economics at UBC Okanagan, in between sittings of the B.C. Legislature, while juggling community and family commitments. lowna residents would be surprised to learn that it’s possible to attain the highest possible levels of education right here at home. “There are still some people who think we’re a college, yet we’ve been granting degrees since the early ’90s (as Okanagan University College). Graduate degrees were new in 2005.” Krank said being able to earn a graduate degree close to home could be an incredible opportunity for local professionals. “Before 2005 most people had to go out of town and that was a big barrier. In fact, most of our initial students in 2005 were from this pent

up demand in the valley for graduate programs.” One of those hometown students happens to be Kelowna-Lake Country MLA Norm Letnick. His journey to obtain his doctoral degree started three years ago, when he began thinking seriously about making a run for provincial politics. “I was working at Okanagan College at the time and I was asked by members of government if I would consider running in the provincial election, which was two years away then,” said Letnick. The opportunity forced Letnick to take stock of where he was at

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UBCO from A6 that is an area that is going to be experiencing some major pressures over the next few years as baby boomers retire. So the best thing was to do research in health care.” Letnick said over the last three years he has been studying under the supervision of Dr. Craig Mitton. Through his research, he has examined a variety of health care systems throughout the world, including those in Australia, England, France, Germany and New Zealand. Letnick said he has yet to find any that are perfect. However, in studying global health economics the aim is that he would be able to advise his own government and Health Minister Kevin Falcon on what is working elsewhere and what aspects could augment British Columbia’s system. “We’re doing a great job but there’s always room for improvement.” “I want my government to find ways to continue to sustain a strong publicly-funded health care system so that when people have health issues, which nobody ever asks for, they don’t have to ever worry about bankrupting their household to pay for medical services.” Letnick said that his graduate studies have been a big commitment, but fortunately he was able to get a head start on the program before he won the election last May. Since then however, he’s had to fit in his doctorate work during breaks in the sitting of the B.C. Legislature. And even then, studies become a juggling act with his commitments to

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his family, as a husband and father of three, and commitments to his constituents. “It’s all consuming between being a PhD student and an MLA. My family has to be very supportive. They went through my masters in business administration days and now they’re living through my PhD days. It’s something I definitely don’t regret doing but I do look forward to the end of it.” Letnick said that he is now entering the last, but one of the most challenging stages en route to earning his doctorate–– the thesis stage. “If the studies I’m doing now allow me to advance health care effect-

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ively for the people back home, then it will all be worth the extra effort I put into this topic.” Letnick said he would be presenting his thesis proposal to a PhD faculty advisory panel this summer for their review and hopefully their approval. From there he would be spending the next one

to two years doing his research, again fitting the work in between breaks from the Legislature. Krank said he has every confidence Letnick would succeed. “He’s enthusiastic, he’s done great things for the business program where he taught at Okanagan College and he has a tremendous amount of energy.” Krank said he remembers sitting down with Letnick at the Starbucks on Banks Road three years ago and discussing why he wanted to enter graduate studies at UBC Okanagan. “He came to us and said ‘I want to be good at politics and if I’m going to be good at this I want

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A couple of absentee homeowners risk losing their houses in West Kelowna if they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t deal with claims that their properties were once used as marijuana grow operations. Coun. Gord Milsom said that by placing notices on title this week at 1605 McNaughton Rd. and 2470 Boucherie Rd., council has sent a strong message that grow ops are not acceptable in West

Kelowna. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be found and they will be shut down,â&#x20AC;? Milsom stated. The RCMP said officers raided 1605 McNaughton Road on March 7 and 2470 Boucherie Road on March 16, uncovering substantial grow operations. Regulatory services director Dave Slobodan said that once police snapped photos of the set ups and removed plants and growing equipment, his building inspectors went in and shut down the houses.

Do not occupy signs will remain on both properties, warning of health and safety hazards, until the houses are cleaned up, he explained. Slobodan said the registered homeowner at 1605 McNaughton was reached once and staff advised Jessica Trautman that remedial work would need to be done on her home. However, Trautman told staff she would rather demolish the dwelling than carry out the works required for re-occupan-

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March 17, April 13, April 28 and May 18 advising him the house had been used for a grow operation, that an inspection had been done, clean up was required and that fees were owing for the inspection. Slobodan said the municipality must learn to keep patient in these situations because the homeowners almost always come forward, eventually. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In my years of experience I havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t experienced a property owner that has not come and

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ceive a two per cent pay increase, while other unionized school district employees will see no change. Given noted the alteration of trustee indemnities used to happen in December, and will now align with the school budget year. She added the trustee indemnity is equivalent to or lower than those of many school districts of a similar size, such as Abbotsford, Mission, Burnaby or Victoria. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Even with this indemnity increase, we still fall below most districts.â&#x20AC;? The Burnaby district currently pays its trustees $20,407, Greater Victoria district trustees receive $17,424 and a laptop offer, Abbotsford district gives its trustees $21,000 and the Mission school district trustee indemnity rests at $11,250. School trustee Jeff Watson urged trustees to rethink the increase. He pointed out that the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s partner groups are not going to be able to enjoy increases over the next two years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need to lead by example.â&#x20AC;? School trustee Moyra Baxter said she had been a board member when increases had not occurred for a time and the board at the time had to play catchup. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It looks terrible,â&#x20AC;? Baxter commented. She suggested the board stick to the weighted average, which could mean a zero per cent increase next year if the weighted average is zero. â&#x20AC;&#x153;After six months of no increase, this is the right thing to do.â&#x20AC;? msimmons@kelownacapnews.com

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City’s lake water intakes at risk Judie Steeves STAFF REPORTER

Kelowna’s Okanagan Lake water intakes are at risk from water mixed by wind that concentrates possible contaminants from sources such as Bear Creek and drops them lower in the water column where intakes are located. The warning came from City of Kelowna consultant Jim Stronach, hydrotechnology specialist with Hay and Company, a division of EBA Engineering Consultants, who was speaking to members of the Okanagan Water Stewardship Council about research and modelling done on the lake’s limnology. He explained there is an underwater “sill” about where the bridge crosses Okanagan Lake, where the water is much shal-

lower, between two deep pools. When it’s windy, water sloshes up against that shallow part and then is reflected back into one of those pools, concentrating flows which might be coming from Bear Creek or Mill Creek, in the northern section of the lake, for instance, he explained. That’s where Kelowna’s Poplar Point water intake is located. The water in the lake not only moves horizontally, but also up and down, particularly when it’s affected by an event such a wind storm, he said. The outflow from Lambly (Bear) Creek sometimes creates significant concentrations of that water in the area of the city’s Poplar Point intake, he said. Stronach began gath-

ering data and building models of the water’s movement in Okanagan Lake in the Kelowna area following the cryptosporidium outbreak carried by the city’s drinking water in 1996. They found that shifting winds can cause surface water, such as that carried from nearby creeks, to drop down in the water column instead of remaining on the surface and flowing down the lake, he said. Ideally, Kelowna should be moved about 10 miles north of its current location, he said with a wry smile. Mark Watt, with the City of Kelowna, said another thing the consultant’s research showed the city, was that if there was an oil spill in Okanagan Lake, it should stay on the surface of the lake un-

less there were waves and wind, when it would drop through the water column. Stronach said they created a circulation model of Okanagan Lake, focussing on the Kelowna area. Because of the large quantity of major contaminant sources there are in water carried by creeks, Interior Health requested more watershed control, and after reviewing the report, asked how it could be improved. It’s difficult with a big watershed and a large lake, commented Stronach. The consultant’s task was to review the lake’s chemical limnology and categorize and rate the risks; as well as conducting a hazard inventory. The pollution transport modelling grew out of that. jsteeves@kelownacapnews.com

Body found floating under marina identified The Coroner’s Service said Friday that they have identified the woman whose body was found floating under a dock at Kelowna Marina last weekend. Acting regional coroner Shan-

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skills parks. Other bike-oriented projects include building 10 kms of new trails at Knox Mountain Park, working with the developers to try and protect existing trails between the Glenmore Highlands and

the city’s northern boundary, establishing an International Mountain Bike Association recognized trails systems in Okanagan Mountain Park and Gillard area, and creating a regional trail coordinating committee.

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It may not be this city’s hotspot just yet, but once mountain bike aficiandos get a look at “Rutland Beach,” Okanagan Lake’s sandy shores will pale in comparison. At least that’s the goal. Playfully and unofficially named, Rutland Beach is actually the long promised Mountain Bike Skills Park, which sits between Hollywood Road South and East Kelowna roads and bumps into the Mission Park Greenway. “It’s a skills park and there’s been a real need for a legitimate place where guys in community can go to do dirt jumping,” said Johnny Smoke, head of the Mountain Bikers of the Central Okanagan who took over management of the site Monday. “That’s what it was designed around—there’s nowhere legitimate for them to do that. So we built a park.” As Smoke has said in the past, in the trees behind many hillside subdivisions, mountain bike jumps and trails have been laid. While they may provide hours of fun for locals, unsanctioned routes

are also a cause for concern as they can be dangerous to riders and damaging to the delicate ecology of the area. Those two factors alone provide city staff regular cause to head into the hillsides for dismantling projects. As a means to kibosh those activities, a Kelowna and Area Mountain Bike Strategy was thought up and presented to city council a couple of years ago. Among the recommendations was the skills park which now sits on the 3.4 hectare site. It cost the City of Kelowna $243,000 and was designed by a mountain bike park expert in collaboration with local riders. “There’s something for everyone from beginners to competition level. It’s really good actually,” said Smoke. “Internation-

ally respected jump builder John Cowan has done a lot of work and it’s going to be great.” While Rutland Beach may have a lot to offer, Smoke admitted it won’t be the solution to all problems. It’s a bit off the beaten track and younger moun-

tain bikers may have trouble making their way out to it. “That’s really the problem with Kelowna being so large, area-wise,” he said. “In the future we will look into building some smaller parts as well, but we need somewhere to

We know that an individual’s health is influenced by many factors: cultural, psychological, physical, environmental, social and economic. Therefore, a healthy community would be a group of people in a specific geographic region who have positive influences in these areas. From the perspective of the Uptown Rutland Business Association (URBA), a healthy community is one where its citizens share a sense of civic connectedness in a safe and secure environment. They also enjoy access to education, housing and good jobs. Healthy communities, like Rutland, are built on strong economic foundations where its citizens can share a sense of purpose or community spirit. Over the years, the community of Rutland has been known for great community spirit. This was evidenced recently at Rutland May Days where the public enjoyed the many fun rides and activities in Centennial Park. Many volunteers devoted countless hours to host this annual event aimed at raising funds to maintain the park and Centennial Hall. In addition, Uptown Rutland will also be hosting two exciting events over the next few months. The Classic Car Show and Movie Night will be held on Aug.14 and the Scarecrow Festival is planned for Oct. 3. It is important that we, as citizens of Rutland, continue to volunteer and work together in an effort to improve these events. Community involvement is central to the well being and development of Rut-

land in a way we can all feel proud of. How do we foster community involvement in this age of technology where everyone has a car, flat screen and cell phone? Even when we take the time to get together with friends and family we are interrupted by text messages and emails on personal phones. Is it really necessary for us to let our technology continue to interfere with our ability to gather and interact directly with others? Perhaps, we all need to take a collective pause and reconsider our commitment to the community we live in. We all know the comfort we experience when we get home from a long time away. This feeling of comfort can also be thought of as a sense of belonging. It is essential that we also experience this sense of comfort and belonging in our community. Uptown Rutland’s goal is to enhance the profile of the Rutland community through initiatives that cultivate vibrant, high-quality business. Some of these initiatives include commercial redevelopment, streetscaping, beautification and community events. In short, URBA believes that a thriving business community is essential for making Rutland a great place to live, work and play. As citizens of Rutland, it’s important that we get engaged in the activities of our neighborhoods. Let’s all participate in the efforts to promote the health of our Rutland community. Dave Willoughby is president of the Uptown Rutland Business Association.

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Streetscaping workshop planned for new transit hub Kathy Michaels CONTRIBUTOR

Rutland has come a long way, baby. Once an expanse of agricultural land, later a corner of the city with a nefarious reputation and most recently an area of economic growth, its continual metamorphasis has left City of Kelowna planners busy. The newest project on their plates will be revitalizing the stretch around the transit station that pulls together the neighbourhood, explained Uptown Rutland Business Association executive director Deborah Guthrie. As such, the association asked the business community to rally together and come up with a list of priorities for that project, which will be presented at a June 23 meeting. “It’s basically a streetscaping workshop around the area of the transit station, but will also look at entire Rutland business core,” she said. There they will come to grips with what’s needed to not only spiff the city up, but make it more appealing to developers who want to set up both commercial and residential enterprises. Like everywhere else, Rutland’s boom times have slowed, courtesy of the

recession, but Guthrie pointed out that businesses never stopped migrating to the outer reaches of Kelowna and they’re doing well. Among them is Mug a Java. The new coffee shop and bistro is a mixed use building and owners live up above the action of the coffee shop below. Trying to get a word with them is tough, because they’re so busy, but that’s really the point. “We’re hoping we can have more of that kind of thing be discussed in our workshop,” said Guthrie. “Also we have some corners on Highway 33 and Rutland Road that have been sitting there empty for a few years now. One of them has been sold, but we’d like to see some development there.” Basically, everything is up for debate in the business group oriented event, and the time for such a conversation has come. “I speak to people who are moving from various areas in the city to Rutland,” said Guthrie. “It’s ethnically diverse, it’s walkable, clean and family oriented. I moved here because it was the only place in Kelowna where I could send my kid to walk and get a quart of milk if I wanted one…the re’s not a lot of places you can do that.”

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facilities. The plan was to equip the space with a children’s centre, youth zone, walking track, gym and indoor playground among other things, but early on the idea of meeting financial goal of $5 million could seemed unlikely. “We were worried, but the community has been very supportive” said Sharon Peterson, CEO of the Central Okanagan YMCA/YWCA. By two months ago, they’d managed to raise $4,663,640 of that goal. Now, closer to the date, those behind the drive are keeping mum on how much money has been raised, but one thing’s for sure—if they don’t get all the funds needed the plans to expand the Y may shrink. That’s something nobody wants, as it’s clear the Y is in high demand in times of economic trouble. “People still want to do family activities, so instead of going to the movies they’ll come to the pool,” said Peterson, adding that one in five children who use their services are financially supplemented. “We live in a community where we see people

struggling, and know the Y doesn’t turn away anyone, so they want to give their help.” A sense of community has appealed to many community groups, said Allyson Graf, the Y’s general manager of community and strategic initiatives. “The campaign is going well,” she said. “We’ve had a lot of great support from not only the overall community, but also many businesses.” Among the businesses that have ponied up a lot of cash is Telus. Each time they install a Telus TV into a home in the Interior, $100 is thrown into the pot. So far that’s amounted to $250,000. Competition Glass is also upping the ante for June. Each time someone gets a rock chip fixed or a window replaced, $5 and $10 respectively will be donated. “We also have coin boxes in businesses, so we can collect money on the ground,” said Graf, adding a number of events have been set up as well. “There are a couple of events at the Y and the Packing House pub is holding a fundraiser, June 26.” reporter@kelownacapnews.com

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Car show component a new feature for Aug. 14 event Kathy Michaels CONTRIBUTOR

At the end of the summer an old fashioned night of chrome, muscle cars and entertainment under the stars will rewind this city back to simpler times. The Uptown Rutland Business Association’s third annual Outdoor Movie Night has been scheduled to run in conjunction with what was once the downtown’s annual Hot Nites car show. Altogether, it will amount to the newly framed Uptown Rutland Carshow and Movie Nite on Aug. 14. “This is the first time we’ve had the two together,” said Deborah Guthrie of the Rutland association. “The Downtown Kelowna Association approached us to see if we

would look after the car show because it was getting too large for the downtown core, so we took over the date.” The event will be held in Centennial Park and after the cars have cleared, chairs and picnic get-up will be moved in for a night of outdoor cinema. While the movie portion of the event has been held three times, building a bigger audience each round, Guthrie said it’s always a challenge to pull things off without a hitch. But more importantly, it’s always a lot of fun. “It’s a really positive event and people really love it,” she said. “Sometimes we pull it off by the skin of our teeth.” The first time, could very well have been the worst time. “That time we had

mudslides on the Coquihalla and we had a heck of a time getting the movie screen here on time,” she said, explaining the truck it was carried on was delayed by Mother Nature’s interference. “We managed to have the movie start at 9 p.m. sharp even though we had some logistical problems, and the weather even held out so everyone who came out could enjoy themselves.” The film, which has yet to be selected, will run on a 33 by 21 foot screen and entry to the event is free. Guests are even welcomed to bring their own snacks, although there should be a number of local vendors on hand to dish out some locally made treats. Also, Guthrie pointed out that the movie has yet to be selected, but it’s

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To pay proper homroom for that this year as age to the agricultural hiswell. tory of Rutland, the annuThose who take part al scarecrow festival and can build a scarecrow at harvest market has exhome and bring it in, build THIS YEAR THERE’S panded. one on-site or even as part AN EDUCATIONAL “This is the third anof a business entry. COMPONENT, AND nual festival and we’re There will also be a WE’RE REALLY looking to grow and extalent contest at the event pand in a big way,” said for those who are keen on WANTING TO Robbie Westgard, one of seeking the limelight. SHOWCASE THE the October event’s orgaUptown Rutland AGRICULTURAL tnizers. Business Association exHISTORY OF “This year the focus is ecutive director Deborah to celebrate farmers and Guthrie said the organiRUTLAND. the rich agricultural hiszation is excited about the Deborah Guthrie tory of the area, so we’ve event, which is one of its texpanded the agriculturthree big productions. al area.” “This year there’s an edLast year was the first time URBA ucational component, and we’re really added the harvest market and its success wanting to showcase the agricultural hisis what brought it back on a larger scale, tory of Rutland,” said Guthrie. in partnership with the B.C. Fruit Grow“This communty was built on agers Association. riculture. John Rutland had one of the While it’s popular, the staple of the first commercial orchards in the Okanarannual event is, of course, the scarecrow gan and the scarecrow represents agribuilding competition and there’s more culture.”

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Kelowna’s civic infrastructure given ‘good’ assessment Alistair Waters ASSISTANT EDITOR

Kelowna’s municipal infrastructure is in good condition, according to the first overall assessment of city assets conducted by city officials. The $3.7 billion worth of roads, bridges, sports, recreation, electrical, water and sewage facilities scored 84.8 per cent out 100, a level described by Kelowna’s director of infrastructure planning Randy Cleveland as “good.” “I had no idea going in how it would rate, but I felt that if it was within 15

per cent (of 100), I would not be worried,” Cleveland told the Capital News Friday afternoon. He said up until the recent reorganization of the city bureaucracy, individual departments kept tabs on their own areas of responsibility and reported on the condition of only the infrastructure they looked after. As a result, there has not been a comprehensive picture in the past. Cleveland credited past upkeep and the fact the average age of current infrastructure in the city is just 30 years old as two of

the main reasons why it is in such good condition. For years, the city has set aside funds in reserve accounts to replace infrastructure when it comes to the end of its usable life. City financial planning has also put aside money for additional infrastructure projects long before they need to be created or purchased. That planning has helped the city maintain annual municipal tax increases in the two to three per cent ranges for many years. Cleveland said compared to other cities in

Canada, municipal infrastructure here is is much better condition. In fact, the poor condition of municipal infrastructure across the country has led to some calling it an “infrastructure deficit.” But despite the good rating here, Cleveland said the city is still looking at what he called “unfunded liability” of $492 million for infrastructure replacement. That is the amount that is currently not set aside for replacement work that the city knows it will have to do one day.

Appeal likely for dog bylaw legal defeat Cheryl Wierda STAFF REPORTER

Central Okanagan Regional District board chairman Robert Hobson is calling a judge’s ruling that the regional district’s dog control bylaw doesn’t apply in the City of Kelowna “frustrating.” “It’s very frustrating for us,” said Hobson, who noted the judge said that a dog that snarled and barked at a letter carrier in Kelowna in November 2008 was “vicious,” but then ruled that the bylaw—which the regional district set up based on provincial legislation— didn’t govern a resident of the City of Kelowna. That ruling led to dog owner Andy Visinski being found not guilty of failing to control his dog. The decision, post-

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ed online on Friday, also has implications for many other regional districts in the province, he said. In the ruling, Justice Dev Dley said that the City of Kelowna’s move to repeal its dog regulation and adopt the regional district’s dog control bylaws seven years ago has left the city with an enforce-

ment service, but no dog control bylaw to enforce. Dley said the City of Kelowna is not permitted to delegate its law making powers as they relate to animals to the regional district, and that the regional district’s dog control bylaw doesn’t extend into the City of Kelowna. Dley ruled only the

enforcement could be extended into the City of Kelowna. The regional district had argued in court that its complete bylaw, in addition to the enforcement services, applies within the City of Kelowna. Hobson suspects they will appeal the ruling. cwierda@kelownacapnews.com

The Natural Facts The Scoop on Poop DR. DAVID WIKENHEISER Thi iis part two off my series This i on Poop, the unmentionable bodily function we all do. While you may refer to it by your own particular name, poop, number two, or having a bowel movement, chances are you are not doing it well. Talk to your friends and family, they are probably not doing it well either. Have you in the last year had gas and bloating, abdominal cramping, diarrhea, or even blood and mucus in your stools? Additionally have you experienced frequent infections, joint pain, headaches, skin rashes, hormonal swings, and mood changes? All of these symptoms may be part of an underlying health problem in the digestive and intestinal system that is affecting every one of us. Good digestion is essential for good health. It is the breakdown of the food we eat that allows us to absorb and use it. The nutritional building blocks we need for healing, such as proteins, carbohydrates, and fats; the nutrients we need for energy, carbohydrates and fats; all require adequate digestion before we will absorb them. But, there is much more to good digestive and intestinal health than just good nutrition. There is also good immune function. Your immune system acts to save you from the bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungus that are all around you. Your immune system includes: an external barrier, your skin or intestinal lining; white blood cells to attack invaders; and immunoglobulin (Ig) proteins that coordinate the white blood cells. One of the limitations of white blood cells is that they do not always recognize and attack invaders as quickly as they should. This is where Ig proteins help by literally “globbing” onto invaders and attracting white blood cells. There are several types of Ig proteins, with SIgA being the type that occurs on the surface of the intestinal lining, protecting it from invaders. Unfortunately low SIgA is a common health problem. To assess digestive and intestinal health I recommend a panel of digestive tests that includes a measurement of SIgA. I have yet to see a test result that has a normal level of SIgA. That means everyone that I have tested has had poor intestinal immunity. How is your intestinal immunity? Who are you sharing your body with? Worms, parasites, bacteria,or fungus? Get tested and ﬁnd out. In part three of The Scoop on Poop I will tell you what causes and how to solve low SIgA and poor intestinal immunity.

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PARIS—Americans in France who insist on chowing down the way they do back home miss out on one of the most satisfying pleasures any visitor can experience—exploring a country through its food. There are any number of French restaurateurs who will give “famished” Americans exactly what they’re used to—after all, a euro is a euro is a euro. And, yes, you can and will find McDonald’s, KFC, Starbucks and other symbols of “our” food culture open for business here and feeding French people. Yet I still think the visitor pays too high a price and I’m not talking just about what will likely be an inflated bill. The French have spent centuries honing their food to a high and honest art. Eating and drinking well is their passion; Parisians, in particular, always seem to be on a restless quest to find the best fare their budgets and taste buds will allow. For eating in France is much, much more than simply sating primeval hunger. It’s

in the flavors, the rituals, the sensuality of le repas francais that you can really “get” what makes the French tick—and what really ticks them off about us. “I often find that Americans are impatient in French restaurants,” recalled Dorie Greenspan, the cookbook author and baking expert who divides her time among New York City, Paris and Westbrook, Conn. “Everything in a restaurant moves slower than it does in America,” she added. “I remember having a simple lunch in a cafe with an American friend and she said, ‘The service here is terrible. We’ve finished and the waiter hasn’t brought the check.’ Had the waiter brought the check, it would have been considered impolite by French standards. The check comes when you ask for it.” Other American habits also go against the French grain, said Wendy Lyn, a Florida-born and now Paris-based guide to all things culinary: sharing of entrees, asking for substitutions and ordering a salad or just one course in a prix fixe meal. “It also confuses the kitchen and wait staff

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Greenspan said any cheese will be served before the dessert or, if you like, in place of dessert. “In fine restaurants, where the cheeses are wheeled out on a cart and you get to choose what you’d like, the pieces of cheese will be arranged on your plate in the recommended order in which you should eat them. That would be from mildest to strongest,” she said. “In bistros and other casual restaurants, you might be given a plate with a small selection of cheeses. If the server doesn’t tell you where to begin on the plate or if you’re not sure, ask. Good waiters love to talk about the food.” Coffee comes on its own at the end of the meal and not with dessert, said Greenspan, who blogs

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â&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve received a number of phone calls and emails the past week wanting me to either explain or respond in this column space to comments made (largely by members of the media) regarding my position on the CD21 zone. I would love to but I cannot. I made a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;gentlemanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s agreementâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; with the ed-

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anything I wanted in my weekly newspaper column except issues that I deal with as a city councillor. Ironically, members of the media, including this newspaper, can take any and all shots in editorials and/or columns they wish but I cannot respondâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; unless they choose to actually interview me. It appears that some

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in the business, including assistant editors, would rather not bother to ask for explanations or seek out the facts, but simply insult, knowing I am unable to respond in print. A number of words pop into my mind regarding this scenarioâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;but I will choose to simply say Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m disappointed in one or two folks I held in higher regard. For any reader who may like to chat about my decision or any other city issueâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;you have a number of choices. Phone me at 250-575-1674. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get back to you if I miss you and you leave a message and/or pop in to the Grateful Fed restaurant any Friday from 1:30 to 3 p.m. to chat. I am there every Friday for the purpose of discussing any issue with members of the public. â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ Well, like it or lump it tourist season has arrived again in our wonderful valley and thankfully (in my view) it seems the visitors are starting to arrive by the carload. With all the choices out there for visitors it is sometimes difficult to know where to go for

great food, fun, events, etc. So, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve compiled a short personal list of favourite places to assist travellers. In no particular order or logic, (what would you expect?) here we go. Regional listings are designated as facilities outside the city limits but in the area. Best Kelowna restaurant for evening dinner: 1. Minstrel Cafe, 2. Earls on Top 3. Vintage Dining Room Best regional restaurant for dinnerâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;The Gasthaus, Peachland Kelowna restaurant lunch: 1. Ricâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grill 2 Grateful Fed 3. Yachts Club (if you can get in) 4. Bohemian Cafe 5. Kelly Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Bryans Best Soup: 1. Grateful Fed 2. Kelly Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Bryans Best Sandwich: 1. The Green Room 2.Wood Fire Bakery Best Greek Foodâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Yamas Tavernas Best Italianâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Mama Rosaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Best View: 1. Pyramid Winery

Restaurant 2. Earlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s On Top Best (unique) atmosphere for diningâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;The Yellow House Best Sunday Brunch: 1. The Eldorado 2. Vintage Dining Room Best Kelowna pub: 1.Rosieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2. McCullough Station 3. Doc Willoughbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Best sports pub: 1: Sturgeon Hall 2: Baxterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pub 3. Dakotas Best regional â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;sportsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; pubâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Larry Lundâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Summerland Friendliest sales staff Kelownaâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Extra Foods, Capri Mall Friendliest sale staff regionalâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Zellers, Westbank Best Jewelry store Kelownaâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Haworth Jewellers Friendliest Bank staff: 1. TD Canada Trust (Spall Mall) 2. Interior Savings (downtown Kelowna) Best Waiter/waitress: 1. Grahamâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;The Grateful Fed 2. Earls on Top Best service stationâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Mohawk at Gordon and Cook (especially employ-

ee Yves Beliveau) Best Book Storeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Mosaic Books Best Music Store: 1. Wentworth Music 2. Leeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Music Best Clothing Store 1. Mooreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (Spall Mall) 2. Robertsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Clothing (south Pandosy) Best Nightclub/Restaurant for Live music 1.Blue Gator 2. Minstrel Cafe 3. The Habitat Best Regional Nightclub Live musicâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Whisky Jacks, Westbank Best Concert Facility: 1. Kelowna Community Theatre 2. Mary Irwin Theatre Best place to people watchâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Rosieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pub outside patio Best walk/dog walkâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Mission Creek Greenway Best area to saunter (city)â&#x20AC;&#x201D;The boardwalk from the Grand to downtown Best area to saunter (park)â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Maude Roxby Bird Sanctuary Best area to saunter (regional)â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Waterfront, Peachland Best spot to hide away: My backyard (a winner in this category for four years in a row).

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Only 11 of the more than 1,800 drivers who drove past speed reader boards in Lake Country on Thursday needed to be pulled over by police after they failed to slow down. For four hours on Thursday, volunteers from Speed Watch manned speed reader boards that were strategically placed at four different locations in Lake Country. “At each location, approaching motorists could see their speed prominently displayed on the reader boards, along with the legally posted speed limit,” said Sgt. Rick McIsaac. “This helps to reinforce good driving habits, while at the same time reminding motorists what the speed limit is and to slow down if required.” McIsaac said the vast majority of drivers responded by driving within the speed limit. Of the 1,872 drivers that passed by the reader boards, only nine were later stopped and given speeding tickets, and two were given written warnings.

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t’s no surprise NUTSHELL ly wasn’t much room to go the Kelowna back. Councillors could downtown CD have voted the CD zone zone came crashdown at the first opportunity. ing down like a That didn’t happen. crusty old, two-stoOf course, it’s prudent to rey building in slow examine issues thoroughly, motion. The only Shelley but if you’ve already made head-scratcher is NIcholl up your mind and stated so, why it took so long. shouldn’t that decision-makFrom the moing exercise have been done ment the 2008 civic election ended, the before the stance was taken? Due provotes weren’t there to support it. Maybe cess is nice, but was it really due prosomeone could have crossed over, but it cess or just getting comfortable with a wasn’t looking likely. decision already made? Then, when the 2009 byelection It was clear, also, that on the dewas complete, one of the four in-favour velopment side, there wasn’t enough votes was lost and all that was left to do movement to change anyone’s mind. was pile up the stack of planning papers I’m not sure if a lesser or more rearand put them in the recycling bin. ranged project would have been profitIt was over. So, why extend the able to be built if approved, but having dance? Councillors were elected something in place, rather than nothing, on their “no.” So, there wasn’t realmight have been a better strategic posi-

tion to be in. Either way, it’s done. As expected. Whether you were in favour of the project or not doesn’t matter at this point. What is troubling that the decision was not made with consensus —for or against. In fact, had the vote been taken before the 2008 election, in all likelihood, the project would have passed on a divided 5-4 vote. It has literally been teetering for years. What was significant in the numbers, however, was not having the mayor in support. You just can’t take a project ahead like this without the mayor’s thumb’s up. It would be an awkward signal to the community and lack the confidence a project like this would need to go ahead. So, that in itself was troubling. But the sway in votes is also an issue. Is the bulk of the community really happy with this decision? It’s hard to say.

I’m not sure if the council votes reflect the community exactly, but that’s democracy. What is safe to say, is the opportunity to plan this significant area of downtown on a large-scale is lost. What we are left with is the unknown. I’m discouraged by the loss of that opportunity more than the project itself. There will be no perks with future development in this area. It will be piecemeal. And, for those who think we won’t see a highrise is this area or some other place downtown, you are sadly mistaken. Just because the zone was not approved, doesn’t stop a tower proposal going forward in a few years. It won’t happen tomorrow, but it will happen. It may be turned down by this council, but maybe not the next or the next. Still, we remain a divided community on development downtown. madsquid@shaw.ca

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Public action The way HST imposed is worth protesting over needed to prevent more deadly crashes To the editor: Something has got to be done about the Hudson and Westlake Road intersection. In 2007 I was involved in a serious accident at this intersection with a double trailer gravel truck. Since then there has been countless accidents. I have written letter after letter to the minister of transportation and yet no response. r Now a fatality has occurred at this intersection t t

yet again. It is dangerous and needs a turn signal onto Westlake Road heading into town. Please, write letters and phone ministers until they take action so that more tragedies don’t occur. You can write to them via email: DeputyMinister.Transportation@gov. bc.ca or phone 250-3873280. Kaylin Smith, West Kelowna

To the editor: Our provincial government certainly has to get our revenue from somewhere and perhaps the HST is a reasonably fair and cost-effective way of collecting taxes. However, I support the petition against the HST because of the underhanded way the legislation was introduced and passed into law. If a nonpolitical expert on ethics can convince me that politicians have the moral right to mislead the electorate during an election and then govern in an autocratic manner once they are in power, then I am prepared to reconsider my position. The Liberals seem to

believe that we, the voters, are incapable of understanding the fundamentals of government budgeting and good governance. Does it not then logically follow (in their minds at least) that this apparent inconvenience called democracy should be eliminated? Surely doing away with elections (and opposing views) would be an effective way of saving tax dollars. Perhaps our beneficent dictator would then be able to reduce the HST by one per cent, or even two per cent. Could this petition be a reality check for all politicians, or is that too much to hope for? After all, political integrity de-

pends more on the memories and expectations of the voters than on the backroom political strategists. Even though there will be additional costs to be paid by each B.C. tax payer if the HST is actually rescinded, I’m more than willing to stub my financial toe in order to kick the provincial Liberals in their collective butt. I applaud all the volunteers, especially the ones who have no political party affiliation or personal self-interest, for making the first step of this extraordinary “grassroots” protest a success.

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To the editor: r I am a teacher, parent and have worked with children for many years. It is very disheartening to see the Canadian Forces being allowed to do refcruiting in our schools. (Peace Group asks School District to Not Allow Military Recruitment/info in Schools, May 19 Capital News.) This is against the

Christian commandment that we are not to kill our fellow human beings. This belief is at the core of all caring spiritual communities. What part of “Thou shalt not kill” is our society not understanding? Students are vulnerable and not yet fully aware of their potential and the many skills they can develop to achieve healthy, socially product-

ive careers. I look forward to the day when military recruiting in schools is no longer acceptable. Please, let’s use our tax dollars to fund social health and educational programs instead of the outrageously increased military budget which has been approved by recent Canadian governments, but not by the Canadian people.

Let us teach our children non-violent communication and conflict resolution. Let us redirect our funds toward non-violent, socially productive activities and environmental repair and conservation. This summer the Canadian Forces should return to Canada where they could help with fighting fires here, rather than start-

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Local peace group holds Gaza information session Open letter to Kelowna-Lake Country MP Ron Cannan: It has been over a week since the assault by Israeli Special Forces on the Gaza flotilla which resulted in the deaths of international peace activists. These ships were bringing supplies to a people being collective-

ly punished by an illegal blockade which has been universally condemned. What is the response of the government of Canada? How long must the people of Gaza suffer malnutrition, abject poverty, lack of medical supplies and building materials due to a suffocating control of their borders?

In an effort to inform ourselves about the situation in Gaza and its larger context the Kelowna Peace Group has organized a presentation on Saturday, June 19 at Okanagan College, room H115 at 7 p.m. The speaker will be Dr. Bill Dienst, a participant in the first group of boats bringing aid to

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a little carried away with their cut and dry attitude with their requirements for entry, but it is not new and it is not treating good people as terrorists. I wonder how much luck Smith would have crossing if the U.S. read the propaganda he was spreading. Would the U.S. classify him as a possible terrorist for writing this? Chris Gyokery, Westbank

Gaza in 2009. We cordially invite you to come, participate in the discussion and ask any questions you may have. The Israeli blockade of Gaza must be lifted immediately and the occupation ended. And that will

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KELOWNA’S Will Dean helped his California-Berkley Golden Bears to the national collegiate rowing title last weekend in New Jersey.

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KSS graduate William Dean has finished up his rowing career at UC Berkeley with the win of a national championship over historic rivals. Dean and the California men’s varsity 8+ rowing crew took the IRA national championships by a narrow margin on June 5 against the University of Washington, currently the top-ranked intercollegiate rowing team in the U.S. “It was extremely close…We ended up winning by just about a quarter of a second over a fiveand-a-half minute race.” Dean noted the race was a fast one with a close finish. Both teams of rowers were strong and a tailwind added speed. The Cal Berkeley crew were 0.2 seconds slower than the fastest time ever clocked on the course at Cooper River, and 0.263 seconds faster than a boat

full of their opponents. “That’s the narrowest margin I’ve seen in my five years of any kind of race.” Dean said the team had been rowing together in the race configuration for up to three weeks beforehand. The lineup of Berkeley rowers in the boat changes from race to race across the different teams. The varsity 8+ is the top crew for the university. Dean was in the varsity 8+ boat for the first race of the year in San Diego. He was out for two races, but in for the final this past weekend. The Berkeley crew does what is called sweep rowing, where each rower has one oar on the side of the boat. Dean said he had done some rowing briefly in Grade 10, but had not spent any time competitively in the sport before arriving in California. Dean was recruited for the U.S. university after completing a test on an in-

door rowing machine. His mother, world champion triathlete Jo-Anne Ritchie, had competed on the indoor rowing machines and had one in her basement. In the magazine that came with it, an article said people could get a scholarship to American schools if they could achieve a certain time on the machine. Dean trained for the test, and passed a competition in Victoria. “I was lucky enough to get scholarships.” In 2005, he took up residence at Berkeley but a broken ankle put him on medical hardship leave during his first year at the school. The following season, Dean was at the oars and has been until now. He rowed for the U23 Canadian national team during the summers of his third and fourth years. With some time on the water behind him, Dean said a successful crew takes everybody moving

together. “Like with any team, you want the whole to be greater than the sum of its parts.” The more the rowers can do the better, and the aim is to have everyone in sync with each other and their oars coming in and out of the water at the same time. Dean noted different people are better able to synchronize than other people. Success also depends on how much time rowers have in the boat with each other as a whole. “Usually you need a little bit of time before you pick up the rhythm of the boat you’re in.” Comparing rowing to running, Dean pointed out everybody has a slightly different stride. Even through there is an ideal technique, not everyone is exactly the same. Getting the boat moving fast takes every rower getting in sync, and pulling hard. The Berkeley crew

did so this past weekend against rowing rivals Washington, but that victory has not always been possible. “Washington and Cal have a really storied rivalry,” said Dean. The two schools have competed in dual races for more than one hundred years. Dean pointed out rowing is the oldest collegiate sport in America, and the first sport to take place at UC Berkeley. A dramatic win over historic rivals is a fitting end as Dean completes his career at the school. “It was a really nice way to finish up my career at Cal. I’ve won races and I’ve lost races, and to sort of have the luxury of going out (with) your last race being the best race of your career is pretty cool.” Dean’s schedule now includes moving to Victoria to train with the Canadian national rowing team. msimmons@kelownacapnews.com

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the floor and shoot the ball wide, but can cut to the basket and post as well Briscoe averaged 10 points and 12 rebounds per game with the Heat. She was listed No. 13 in the province in average rebounds per game last season. The Kelowna-born Briscoe said she had no regrets about staying at home to play in the Okanagan during her first two university years. “It’s been awesome, I have no regrets at all.” Briscoe’s sneakers saw plenty of time on the court during her two seasons with the Heat. She said she got a lot of minutes playing some good basketball, and pointed to the highlight of hosting nationals this past season. In March, the Heat threw down against the best players in the country

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Rockets set high goal for KGH kids

Habscheid, Conacher reunited

The Western Hockey League’s Kelowna Rockets have set a goal of raising $200,000 for the Kelowna General Hospital Orthopedic Unit over the next five years. The funds will be raised through the Kelowna Rockets alumni weekend which takes place each summer and in the past has raised $109,000 for KGH’s pediatric and maternity ward. Money raised over the next five years will be used to purchase specialized equipment for the orthopedic unit. “We’re very proud to be able to continue our partnership with Kelowna General Hospital and help raise money for the orthopedic unit,” said AnneMarie Hamilton, Kelowna Rockets director of marketing. “Our alumni weekend started with 24 people and has grown so much that it will be oversold.” The Rockets alumni weekend takes place July 22 to 25 and features a golf tournament and hocktey game. Former Rockets players Josh Gorges, Shea Weber and Duncan Keith are all committed to taking part. “I think it’s important for us as players to realize that we are very fortunate to be a part of this team, this city and this organization,” said Gorges, now a

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FORMER KELOWNA ROCKET Josh Gorges and KGH orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jack Oliver display a placard with the WHL team’s pledge to raise $200,000. member of the Montreal Canadiens. “We owe a lot of our success to the Rockets and this is an opportunity to help out in the best way we can.” Dr. Jack Oliver is one of seven orthopedic surgeons at KGH. He says the equipment that will be purchased will bring the hospital inline with other major health centres. “The equipment is go-

ing to be state of the art and will bring us right up to the level we need to be,” said Oliver. “We’re thrilled to have this huge boost to the hospital.” KGH Foundation executive director Sarah Nelems said the charity support will have a big impact. “We will be able to buy equipment that Interior Health does not have a budget for,” said Nelems.

“This is high-tech equipment that will have an impact over the whole community. We’re thrilled to be the charity of choice for the Kelowna Rockets alumni weekend.” Scotiabank is one of the major sponsors for the event. Scotiabank branches across Kelowna are jumping on board and are raffling Rockets jerseys to raise additional funds.

▼ GOLF

Monday Match play results from Quail Sunshine and blue skies greeted players on week six of Match Play Mondays presented by Molson last Monday, June 9, at the Okanagan Golf Club. The fight to be in the top 16 at year-end and qualify for the Okanagan Golf Club Match Play League playoffs is starting

to fire up as player’s jockey for position. Jason Senger tallied the top point total under the Stableford scoring system with a solid 22 points while Cory Garras (21) and Basil Cooper (20) rounded out the top three spots as players tackled the tough Quail Course at the Okanagan Golf Club.

Individual honors included Randy Jones going deep and winning the long drive on the par 5 17th hold. BJ Hill won the long drive on the 16th. Closest to pins saw Mark Houston collect two (#7 and #11) while Rick Jaenicke claimed #4 and Enzo DeLaurentiis #15. Overall results saw

Garrett Brisbourne extend his lead while the rest of the field pressed closer together.... Top 16 after week #6 1 Garrett Brisbourne 107 2 Adam Fik 89 3 Darrel Pederson 85 4 Enzo DeLaurentiis 79 5 Greg Patchell 77 6 Randy Jones 75 7 Randy Ledyard 74

8 Basil Cooper 73 9 Sam Ghadban 72 10 Jeff Budda 71 11 BJ Hill 68 12 Don Wikenheiser 67 12 Cory Garras 67 14 Rick Jaenicke 66 15 Jay Heer 64 16 Jason Senger 61 Players will be back on the Quail Course again next Monday June 14.

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“That’s what sports are all about, and you have to be associated with the right people to win.” More than once, Habscheid and Rouse talked about the camaraderie of the good ol’ days, hanging out in the dressing room and reminiscing about their years in Minnesota. Conacher doesn’t appear to be a sentimental sort. See Habscheid B4

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up top spot with an 18-9 win over 100 Mile House in Sunday’s final. Nicole Fedorak led the offense with a three-run home run and six RBIs, while pitcher Emma Lewis earned the win. After starting the tournament with a perfect 3-0 record, Kelowna lost a 7-6 nailbiter to Clearwater. But the Iron Maidens returned the favour in the semifinal with a 13-7 win over Clearwater. Megan McGillivray, Michaela Posella, Leigh Kiryliuk and Meara Estey all batted well over .500 for the tournament. Racquel Bennett was strong behind the plate and Gracie Barbour was

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ly throughout the weekend. Missing were Breanna Bounds and Ainsley Dillon.

Next up for the Maidens is the District Championship at High Noon Park June 19 and 20.

Conacher: ‘big job keeping ship going’ Habscheid from B3 “Marc and I, we don’t talk much about the old times,” he said. “People don’t realize how much time is consumed running a hockey team day in and day out, dealing with 22 individuals. It’s a big job keeping the ship going in the right direction.” Conacher snuck into town a couple times to

meet the hockey and business staff, and said he was impressed with everything he saw. “One thing that was crystal clear was that the ownership group has done a great job providing the resources to have a winner here, and they are committed to doing that,” Conacher observed. “It starts at the top and it’s good to be a coach in that kind of

environment.” Conacher talked about shared ideals, and meshing his philosophy with Habscheid’s. The two coaches hold the same viewpoint where hard work, commitment and accountability are concerned. “You set the bar, and anything below that is unacceptable, and that holds true for everyone,

from the ownership to the coaching staff and players to the people working in the office,” Conacher said. “People call that culture. Everyone wants to build it, but not everyone can. Marc’s proven he can do it at the junior level, and the Rockets still have the same culture that Marc implemented when he was there almost a decade ago.”

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fore the half when David Gould banged one home from 12 yards. Guest player Steve Church tied the game with a great direct free kick from 22 yards out on the left with fifteen minutes to go. The Stars are 4-2-2, Baxterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 3-4-1. Nine different players scored as North Country Appraisals Kickers bounced Big O Tire Ogopogos 9-1 at Parkinson Field. Greg Bevandick, Will Kruiper, Greg Kilmartin, Chris Odermatt, Mike Francis, Randy Boem, Pat Ash, Richard Lowe and Jamie Macpherson had the goals for the Kickers (7-1). Brad Conlin scored for the

Ogopogos (2-4-2). In Summerland, Penticton United spotted Okanagan Spring a 1-0 firsthalf lead on a break-a-way goal by Mike Lloyd before winning 4-1. Penticton stormed back in the second half with four unanswered goals, one each by Kevin Kothlow, Ken Horncastle, Tony Munoz and Val Burgart. Penticton improves to 7-1 on the season while the Spring fall to 4-4. Roberto Norori headed home a Garry Heathcote corner kick to give Kelowna Cantinas a 2-1 road victory over Salmon Arm. The host team had

jumped ahead on an early first-half goal, but Mike Gorzynski levelled the score when he latched on to an inch-perfect pass from Greg Hofmann later in the half. Gerhard Dachwitz had a solid game between the posts for Cantinas, including a key punch in the late stages to clear a troublesome high ball in the area. Aided by an easterly wind at Mission 71, Pushor Mitchell jumped out to a 2-0 first-half lead on Lake Country then hung on for a 3-1 win. John Pratch notched a pair for PM, while Steve Cox had the other on a setup from Fritz Berenyi.

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amount of damage done to the ligaments and how many ligaments are involved. After any sprain, regardless of the severity, certain exercises will help. If the sprain is very bad it may be weeks or even months before the person is able to do these exercises. For the vast majority of mild to moderate sprains, these exercises can be started right away.

EXERCISES

Range of motion exercises help to keep the joint from getting too stiff. Performing circles clockwise and counterclockwise will help increase circulation and maintain range of motion. Drawing the alphabet in the air with the foot

and toes will also encourage movement in every direction. Balance re-training is essential after a sprained ankle. The joint receptors which help relay information to the brain about where the foot is in space are impaired after even an insignificant twist. If not properly retrained they will not come back automatically. This is why people re-sprain the same ankle time and time again. Simply by balancing on the sprained ankle and challenging your balance system, the balance reactions can come back. This greatly decreases the likelihood of spraining the ankle again.

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It is with great regret we announce the passing of Beatrice Isobel Elliot on June 5th, 2010. She will be remembered as a loving and compassionate woman and fondly remembered by Alan, her loving husband of 62 years, son David (Audrey), cherished grandchildren, Sandra Zahara (Randy), Neil Porter, Becky McNeil (Brian), Aaron Elliot (Miranda) and Jillian Elliot. Also surviving are great grandchildren, Chad and Stephanie Zahara, Matthew Porter, Nikolas and Caileigh McNeil, Amira and Avery Elliot, her sister Bernice Coulter of Sacramento and numerous nieces and nephews. Sadly predeceased by her dear daughter Sharon Porter in 1987, her brother Fred Van Idour in WWII, sisters Gladys Hopkins and Evelyn Bailey. Bea was born and raised in Kelowna. She was a long time member of the Kelowna Golf and Country Club where she enjoyed many years participating in the ladies golf section with her many friends. Her family was her main priority even to her last days. A Special thank you to the caring staff of both the Kelowna Hospice House and the Cancer Clinic of Kelowna General Hospital, Dr. Schreimer and the home care nurses who cared for her during her illness. There is no service by request. Donations in her memory may be made to either the Kelowna Hospice House of the Central Okanagan or to the “Sharon Porter Bursary Fund “ through the Central Okanagan Bursary Society, #1 – 1616 KLO Road, Kelowna, BC V1Y 4X4. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mem.com Arrangements entrusted with First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna. 250-762-2299

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June 3, 1921 ~ June 9, 2010 “Greta” passed away peacefully with her husband and son at her side on Wednesday, June 9th, 2010 at the age of 89. She was born in Glasgow Scotland and came to Kelowna with her husband and 3 small boys in 1956. Greta worked for many years at the Hudson Bay Company. She is survived by her loving husband John of 67 years, son Kenneth (Bertie) Grave of Westbank, son Stuart Grave of Castlegar. She is predeceased by son Ronald Grave in 1989. Greta has 4 grandchildren: Jason and Dianne Long, Bradley and Allison Grave, and 4 great grandchildren. Upon retiring she enjoyed the challenge of building their many houses together. She will be remembered for liking to ﬁnish the evening with a good strong cup of tea. A Celebration of Life Service will take place on Monday, June 14th, 2010 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of Valleyview Funeral Home, 165 Valleyview Road with Gordon Fletcher ofﬁciating. Viewing will be made available 1 hour prior to service. Condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.valleyviewfuneralhome.com Arrangements entrusted with Valleyview Funeral Home, Honoured provider of Dignity Memorial (250) 7653147.

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DREBITT,Edward William

Went to be with the Lord on June 5th, 2010, at the age of 86. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Marjorie, and 3 daughters: Candace Drebitt of Kelowna, Stephanie Stewart, husband Merrill, of Kensington, Prince Edward Island, Shandra Wiebe, husband Jonathan, of Kelowna and one son Calvin Drebitt of Kelowna and three grandchildren: Alicia, Dietrich and Jeremiah, Brothers: Sid Drebitt, Bill Drebitt, Sister: Rose Smith. Edward was an entrepreneur who was involved in many different businesses over his life. He loved learning new things and enjoyed painting, writing, music and computers. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, June 14 at 2:00 pm at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.

HARPER, GORDON C. Gordon C. Harper of Kelowna passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 07, 2010. Gordon was born in Yorkton, Saskatchewan and moved to Vancouver, BC in 1942. He was a member of the Canadian Army and served till the end of the World War II. At the end of the war he returned to Vancouver where he met his wife Bonnie from Southendon-Sea, Essex, England. In Vancouver they raised their three children. Gordon retired in 1983 and moved to Mayne Island, BC where he resided for seventeen years. During retirement Gordon and Bonnie travelled extensively across Canada, United States, the United Kingdom and Australia, the birthplace of Bonnie’s mother. Gordon is survived by his wife Bonnie of Kelowna, Darrell (Janice) of Vancouver, David (Lena) of Edmonton and Randy (Sharon) of Kelowna and grandchildren Zachary, Joshua, Megan and Brent. Gordon was predeceased by his father Edward Sr. Harper, mother Florence Harper and six step brothers and sisters Iren, Viola, Mildred, Edward Jr., Burton and Alva. A private celebration of his life will be held in Kelowna with his wife and family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springﬁeldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.

KOVACH, William

Passed away on May 3, 2010 at Brookhaven Care Centre, just a month shy of his 90th Birthday. Bill was born in Plunkett, SK. to Laszlo and Katalin Kovach. Bill is survived by his wife Ellen (64 years), sons; Merv (Linda) Kovach, Dennis (Shirley) Diosy and daughter; Loretta Wick. Grandchildren; Rylan, Debbie, Bradley, Todd, Charmaine, Clayton, Tyler and Brad, 8 Great Grandchildren and 2 Great-Great-Grandchildren. Bill was predeceased by his parents, brothers; Frank, Jim and Ernie and sisters; Helen and Isabel. Bill served in the Royal Canadian Air Force in World War II as an aircraft instrument technician. They lived in many places; Creston, Lumby, Sorrento and Deroche in BC, Stoney Creek , ON and Calgary, AB. before settling in Kelowna in 1969. Bill ran his own businesses for many years as well as working for the railway, Westmill Carpets and Frontier Manufacturing. In retirement the focus was gardening, woodworking, winemaking, grandchildren and burgers at Wendy’s (no pickles, no mustard, no mayo!). A Celebration of Bill’s Life will be held in the Chapel of First Memorial Funeral Services, 1211 Sutherland Ave. on June 19, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mem.com. Arrangements in care of First Memorial Funeral Services, (250) 762-2299.

WINGERT, Anne Barbara (nee Eberts)

January 25, 1914 – June 9, 2010 Passed away peacefully at David Lloyd Jones Care Home. Anne married Joe Wingert in Regina, SK in 1939 and they raised two children, Carol and Tony. Grandma and grandpa moved to Kelowna in 1993 to be closer to their family and continued to enjoy their passion for travel. Anne and Joe enjoyed a loving marriage of 68 years and they were an example of true love to all who knew them. They also loved and enjoyed parties and laughter with their many friends and family. Their faith and involvement with their church was a source of strength and joy. Anne is survived by her daughter Carol (Jerry) Polasek and daughters Christie (Eric) Coyne (Chris, Josh, Daniel, Jordan, Joseph, Isaiah); Nikki (Rene) Blanleil (Courtney, Brett, Cody); Shannon (Maurice) Blanleil (Lauren, Taylor) and Robyn (Lindsey) Polasek; son Tony (Kathy) Wingert and children Trevor (Jean) Wingert (Evan, Emmelyn, Xavier); Lauralee (David) Fearon (Norah, Isaac) and Jyl Wingert. Predeceased by her husband Joseph in 2007. Prayers will be recited on Sunday, June 13th at 7:30 pm, followed by a Funeral Mass on Monday, June 14th at 10:00 am both at Immaculate Conception Church, 839 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna, BC. Reception to follow at the Parish Centre. The family wishes to thank every staff member and volunteer at David Lloyd Jones Home who made grandma’s last months filled with laughter, care and contentment. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciate to Kelowna General Hospital Foundation, 2268 Pandosy Street, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 1T2 or to the David Lloyd Jones Fund, 934 Bernard Avenue, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 6P8. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.

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Career Opportunities Help Wanted WAREHOUSE PERSON For Ashley Furniture in Kelowna

We are seeking a responsible, reliable & energetic individual to work in our Kelowna warehouse. Primary duties include inventory handling, customer pickups and some deliveries. Lifting & valid drivers licence with clean abstract are required. Experience in inventory control deﬁnitely an asset. Applicants MUST be customer service driven. This position is physically challenging and demanding. Compensation includes a beneﬁts package. Please fax your resume including a Driver’s Abstract to 250-545-7285 or email it (in Word or pdf format) to hr@afhsbc by June 23rd/10. Only those called for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Buyer/Inside Sales National Concrete Accessories is one of North America’s leading manufacturers and distributor of forming hardware, concrete accessories and construction products. Our Kamloops ofﬁce requires an individual with a background in construction materials, excellent customer and computer skills. Duties include ordering stock, assist with customer service, phone sales arrange shipments and assisting Branch Manager. Post - secondary education in business, tech. ﬁeld or equiv. is an asset. Salary will commensurate with experience.

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PROGRAM COORDINATOR Permanent-full time Your experience, enthusiasm, creativity and outgoing personality will be a welcome asset to the Okanagan Science Centre team! Candidates should have signiﬁcant experience in designing and leading science based education programs for all audiences. In addition to a science and education background, administrative and supervisory experience is desirable More details at: www.okscience.ca Ashley Furniture HomeStore is an established leader in the supply of home furnishings and appliances in the Okanagan. We are committed to creating the “ultimate” customer experience in product and service satisfaction. We are looking for a reliable, team oriented individual with exceptional communication skills in our Kelowna store for the position of

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(part-time positions) Are you a People Person? The City of Kelowna is looking for positive, energetic individuals to provide exceptional and professional customer service for two key public service areas. With your cash handling and computerized data entry experience, you will receive and process payments for various fees and charges, respond to enquiries from the public and provide support to the department. Required qualifications include: • High school graduation or equivalent • Computer literacy • Service credibility • Conflict resolution • Responsibility/Accountability • Bondable/cash handling These are CUPE bargaining unit positions and offer $21.33 to $23.89 per hour. Apply online at kelowna.ca/careers by June 18, 2010. Applicants not contacted within three weeks of the competition closing date are thanked for their interest.

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Chance to live the Okanagan lakeside lifestyle Renee Wasylyk, CEO of Troika, talks about the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s West Harbour development.

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Question: We have heard the exciting news that you are relaunching West Harbour this summer. Can you briefly give us an overview of the community? Wasylyk: In envisioning the West Harbour development, we attempted to answer the question, â&#x20AC;&#x153;What do Okanagan residents really want in a home and a neighborhood?â&#x20AC;? What we found was that, not surprisingly, people have chosen to live in Okanagan because they want access to the recreation and lifestyle that goes along with living in a lakeside town. Ideally for most people, this means living close to the lake. However, in looking at the current real estate options for lakeside living, we couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help but notice that there are really very few accessible ownership opportunities for average Okanagan residents and families, especially ones that include outdoor amenities, boat slips, walkable neighborhoods and a sense of community with your neighbours. This is the ideal that people want, without hav-

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ing to pay anything more than they would in another single family home community. So thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what drove us to the West Harbour solution. Now buyers can purchase lakeside, single family homes from $460,000 and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s including a private boat slip. Q: You had to return to the drawing board last year, with the economic downturn significantly affecting the market for Okanagan real estate. How have you noticed the development industry change in the last 18 months, and how does West Harbour address this â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;new realityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;? Wasylyk: Our initial plan focused on the green elements to urban planning, with a high-

er density and a focus on multi-family. However, when the market turned in 2008, we believed that it was an opportunity to evaluate the plan, and go back to the basics of what the local market wants. Right now, with so much choice out there, buyers can have it all. This includes the mode of housing that they desire the most, singlefamily detached homes. So, West Harbour has provided the market with a single family home community featuring beautiful architecture, stunning views, lake access, walking paths and trails, parks, pool, boat slip, and home, starting in the mid-400s. We believe this

change of plan was necessary to serve the Okanagan residents more fully. Q: Tell us a little more about the location and the key amenities in the area. Wasylyk: Local buyers wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find a single family home community in a better location than West Harbour. The community is ideally located on a gently sloping hillside directly off of Westside Road, on the water, close to the Old Ferry Wharf. You can just imagine the kinds of views these homes will have. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also very central, just five minutes from downtown, close to the new proposed mall development, less than a block away from the new rapid transit hub. There are also schools in the area, as well as parks and tons of recreational opportunities. Q: What kinds of buyer will be most interested in West Harbour now? Wasylyk: This development is perfectly suited for the active person and/ or family; one that wants to boat, walk, and feel a sense of belonging in their community. From empty nesters, to professionals, this development is for the buyer who wants to integrate an Okanagan lifestyle with their primary residence. Families with older children will love the easy access to amenities such as an outdoor pool and of course, the lake! Avid boaters will be thrilled to have their own boat slip (a precious comSee Lifestyle B10

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Marina concept a long-term idea Lifestyle from B9 modity in the Kelowna area). The West Harbour buyer loves the lake, and being outdoors. They want to sit by the pool, work out, and play with their friends and neighbours. Buyers seeking big

value for their real estate dollar will really like West Harbour, the perfect blend of value and affordability. Q: Why would people choose West Harbour over others in Kelowna or West Kelowna? Wasylyk: West Harbour is for the person that wants beauty in the architecture, in their surround-

ings, and with their views. West Harbour will attract those that want to be on the water, with all of the benefits of a community. West Harbour is a neighbourhood where people will walk their dogs and kick around a soccer ball at the park, while still being able to

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swim in the lake or pool. From the outdoor courtyards, to the poolside barbecue, people will be drawn to the rich amenities and community. Q: Not all offers of included boat slips are created equal. What makes yours different or better than others? Wasylyk: When it comes to a marina or boat slip offerings on new projects, the marina is generally a concept something that is possible in the future. This is due to the long approval process that takes several years, and is certainly not guaranteed. West Harbour however has the unique opportunity to provide buyers with certainty as the marina recently received all the necessary permits to move forward with construction. Q: Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s talk about the home plans. What kinds of homes are you building and what options do buyers have to customize their homes? Wasylyk: For the initial buyers, we are able to customize their homes completely. Almost all of our homes are walkout ranchers, from 2,000 to 3,500 square feet.

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available for green living. High efficiency energy consumption was considered from our heating and cooling systems, to the style of windows and use of solar technology. Also, creating a livable, walkable community with access to amenities and recreation enhances sustainability. We have a construction recycling plan, and utilize LEED philosophies when constructing. Q: Tell us more about Troika Developmentshow long have you been in building new home communities and what you have built over the last few years? Wasylyk: Troika has teamed up with Quadra Homes from the Lower Mainland and together represent over 50 years of building experience. Our townhome projects include Citybrook and currently The Gate, as well as multi-family pro-

jects. Quadra builds between 1000 and 2000 homes a year in BC. Troika currently has other projects coming on Casorso Road and in North Glenmore next to the University. Q: Why do you choose to build in the Okanagan? Wasylyk: We love the Okanagan, and believe in its beauty. We want to create spaces and places that enhance and protect that beauty, while creating environments for living for years to come. Q: And finally, what is the best way to get more information on the community and homes? Wasylyk: Anyone interested in more information should definitely come down to our downtown Sales Center at 1593 Ellis St., open Wednesday to Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. Or visit the West Harbour website at www.WestHarbourKelowna.com

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Understanding how the appraisal process relates to a mortgage No two real estate properties are the same. Every property has unique characteristics that make it different from the next. Even identical looking houses on the same street can hide things that could create differences in the value of the two properties. For instance, one house could have a newly renovated kitchen with brand new appliances and a finished basement, while the other house may be in need of major interior repairs and lack the overall pizzaz of the other. These differences are not obvious on the outside, but will greatly affect the value as well as the sale price of the two

homes. In order for a financial institution to have an understanding of the value of the property to support the amount of your requested mortgage, they must have the property appraised by an independent, professional appraiser with the experience to determine ahome’s current value. In our current volatile real estate market, it is more and more evident the only way to actually arrive at a fair “market value” is to have one of your most prized assets professionally appraised. The appraised value of your home determines how much money the mortgage lender can actually give you for home renovations, re-

newals, investment and other personal needs. Keep in mind, when you purchase a home the mortgage lender will grant a mortgage based on the lesser of the purchase price of the home or the appraised value.

HOW AN APPRAISAL IS DONE There is more than one way that qualified appraisers can conduct appraisals for real estate properties. The most common way for residential properties is called the comparative or market method. This method is relatively straight forward comparing recently sold properties which are similar in characteristics

and areas. This information is generally provided by the regional Multiple Listing board (MLS). After comparable, recently sold properties are identified, adjustments are made up or down for any differences. No less than three comparative sales are used in the appraisal process. This full appraisal will show the potential sale value of the property within the last 90 days, to stay current with changing values. Along with coming up with comparable sales, the appraisal will physically measure the rooms of your home and look at See Mortgage B16

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• Westbank • Single Family Home • Built in 1994 • 2,000 sq. ft. • 4 Bed • 3 Bath • Panoramic lake & Valley Views! Basement Has Suite Potential. For more pictures go to : www.111bayview.com MLS®10008614 $319,900 Romke Houtstra, Century 21 Realty Kelowna, 250-869-0101

#139-1188 Houghton Rd

• Rutland North • Townhouse Detached • Built in 2003 • 1,244 sq. ft • 2 Bed • 2 Bath • Gorgeous end unit rancher with 2 spacious bedrooms. 50+ complex that is close to all amenities. Excellent private patio & low strata fees. MLS®9228090 $ 344,900 Jason Hymers, RE/MAX Kelowna, 250-717-5000

5332 Hedeman Court

• Upper Mission • Single Family • Built in 2005 • 4,258 sq. ft • 5 Bed • 4 Bath • Perfect home in desirable Chute Lake neighborhood. Open spacious ﬂoor plan, stainless steel appliances, Room for potential In-law Suite. Large Fenced yard, Covered deck, double garage. MLS®10010400 $749,900 Darcy Nyrose, Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty Kelowna 250-575-1946

3100 Sageview Road

• Shannon Lake • Single Family Home • Built in 2010 • 3,006 sq. ft • 4 Bed • 3 Bath • Phenomenal walk out rancher with unobstructed lake views. Over 3,000 sq ft of luxury living. Huge master bedroom with deluxe ensuite. MLS®10009693 $569,000 Jaime Briggs, Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty, 250-860-7500

1717 Canyon View Court

LIVE, WORK AND PLAY IN KELOWNA’S MOST COMPELLING NEW COMMUNITY Perched on the rolling hills of Kelowna’s desirable Mission neighbourhood sits The Ponds. Experience a new life above it all with unparalleled amenities at your doorstep. Explore over 20 kilometres of walking trails, spend lazy afternoons at scenic Jack Smith Lake, or just sit back and enjoy the breathtaking city, mountain and lake views. This thoughtfully designed community plan includes a school, plenty of parks, plus an expansive town centre which will feature cafés, a pharmacy, restaurants, ofﬁce space and a grocery store. It’s Kelowna’s most complete and compelling new community, all Connected by Nature.

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• Upper Mission • Single Family Home • Built in 2004 • 4,959 sq. ft • 5 Bed • 4 Bath • An extraordinary home in upper mission, steps away from Crawford Canyon. Hardwood, open kitchen, Stainless Steel Appliances, 3 Car Garage, Huge outdoor space. MLS®10000190 $1,249,900 Cindy Wagner, Royal Lepage Kelowna, 250-826-2002

5225 Burnell Court

• Upper Mission • Single Family Home • Built in 2007 • 2,755 sq. ft • 3 Bed • 3 Bath • Immaculate home with private master suite. Open ﬂoor plan with quaint and cozy details. Enjoy the 9-10 ft ceilings, SS appliances, large bedrooms & hardwood Floors. MLS®10008323 $609,900 Darcy Nyrose, Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty Kelowna 250-575-1946

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Appraisal for a standard home runs in the cost range of $250 Mortgage from B13 the overall condition of your home.

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The cost of the appraisal is normally borne by you, however, in some instances the cost of the appraisal can be waived, depending on what finan-

cial institution the mortgage broker is dealing with. An appraisal for a standard home will cost in the neighbourhood of $250 plus applicable taxes. For the most part appraisals are a necessary part of the mortgage process. There are some in-

stances where the lender will accept the B.C. Assessment Notice to determine the value of the property if your mortgage is low in comparison to that value. Financing of the lesser of the appraised value or the purchase price is always done. When it comes

to property over five acres, some institutions will only accept appraisals based on a maximum five acres plus the residence. Others will give value for the full acreage and whatever other improvements are on the property. Should you have less than 20 per cent equity in

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(Full Time - Temporary) Immediate - Indeﬁnite (subject to the return of the incumbent) Competition #: 44-COV-10 Closing Date: Internal Applicants - June 9, 2010 Enternal Applicants - June 18, 2010 Rate of Pay: $25.67 per hour (as per CUPE, Local 626, Vernon Civic Employees Collective Agreement) Band: 6 — Schedule B (as per CUPE, Local 626, Vernon Civic Employees Collective Agreement) Days/Hours: Monday to Friday, Hours 7:00 am to 3:30 pm (Summer Hours) --------------------------------

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ARMSTRONG Collision a busy ICBC Valet Collision Repair Centre is accepting resumes for a full-time paint position. Reply to armstrongcollision@telus.net or Chris (250)546-3300, or (250)308-4230 after 6pm. BLAIS Painting req’s. painter w/min. 2yrs. exp., checkable ref’s., 250-801-1439 COMMERCIAL Transport Mechanic req’d, licensed journeymen,CV inspector certificate and Class3 w/air req’d. $30/hr. fulltime afternoon/night shift. Fax resume to 250-765-3234 or email lance@okews.com EXPERIENCED Siding Installers needed. Own truck/tools. Call Dan, 250-861-5988 F/T FIRE PREVENTION TECHNICIAN needed asap. Night work; some travel. Must be bondable, have D/L and own trans. Mechanical knowledge an asset. $12/hr to start; commission&benefits after 90 days. Serious inquiries only. Fax resume to 250-765-1154 SURE CROP FEEDS, INC., an innovative leader in the BC feed industry, has an immediate opening for a full-time production worker (shift work). The successful candidate must possess a 4th Class Power Engineering certificate. We offer an industry leading wage & benefits package. Please submit resume to: General Manager, Sure Crop Feeds Inc., PO Box 250, Grindrod, BC V0E 1Y0 or fax (250)838-6990

Mining Media Button, Kelowna’s premier web/video multimedia company, has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Sales consultant. Base + Comm. For more details visit www.mediabutton.com/careers.php

or drop off resume, 3022 Tutt.

SERVER wanted at busy Japenese restaurant. Drop off resume at TAKI: #103-115 Roxby Rd.At Hwy 33 East Seymour Arm Hotel is looking for Line cooks & waitress, serving it right required. 250-803-8765 S. Sundher Orchard Ltd. 4381 Old Vernon Rd, Kelowna BC. Looking for farm worker, $9.14hr upto 40hrs/wk 6days. Apple pruning, thinning, picking, cherry picking/sorting. Ellison, Glenmore, Rutland area. 250-765-5267, fax: 765-5267 July 16 to Oct WANTED: Serious Dieters for Weight Loss Challenge! 1-877-737-DIET/dietmagicresults@shaw.ca WINFIELD Grama Requires a Weekend Live-In Caregiver. $700/mth.call - 250-215-1775 YARDER Operator, experienced. Grapple yard and run MSP carriage. Eleven months of work per year w/full beneﬁts in the beautiful East Kootenays. Call 250-349-5415 Dennis or Brian. Fax 250-3497522

We are looking for F/T or P/T

(10-40 hours/week) SANDWICH ARTISTS for our Subway restaurants within select premier Mac’s Convenience Stores. We offer: F Paid training F Competitive starting wage F Flexibility in hours F Regular salary increases F Free employee meals

Applicants must be customer oriented and enjoy a fast paced work environment. Please apply in person at 2220 Boucherie Rd, Kelowna, B.C. or fax your resume to: 250-769-5562 or email: macsbcofﬁce@macs.ca

ZARU Sushi NOW OPEN Hiring cooks, line cooks & Sushi maker. Wages $10.-15. DOE, send/drop resume @ #107437 Glenmore Rd, Kelowna, fx# 250-980-5557, email: acasyaboy@yahoo.ca

Janitorial EXP Janitors req’d immed., PT/FT, wages $12/hr+. Also Professional Window Cleaner req’d. Ph: 250-764-6466, 250859-2336

Check Classiﬁeds

Kelowna based mining company looking for experienced excavator, operator.Welding and mechanical experience an asset. Please send resume to Box #295 c/o Kelowna Capital News 2495 Enterprise Way Kelowna ,BC V1X7K2

Retail TILE N’ALL req’s. P/T salesperson. This is an hourly paid positon. No experience necessary. Are you a “people” person interested in helping customers? If you are a quick learner, able to lift 50lbs. & looking for a casual atmosphere, bring your resume to: #1-1725 Baron Rd. (behind Costco) No phone calls please

Sales SALES ASSISTANT

Dilworth Homes is adding a Sales Assistant to our award winning sales team. We are looking for an energetic and driven customer service professional. This role involves weekday and weekend work as well as multiple projects so reliable transportation is a must. Email your resume to aryder@dilworthhomes.com.

Art/Music/Dancing TEACHER PAUL’S

Piano Classes

250-764-9012 Studio beside AME School www. freewebs.com/pstephenson

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Mind Body Spirit AFFORDABLE Prof. F/B Massage. Superior work. Clean, warm, studio. Linda 862-3929 ASIAN MASSAGE! Very private setting. $50/hr. Call 250317-3575 BC Body Work & Relaxation Therapy. Call 778-753-5564 BLISS Massage 4 your every need. 10 yrs exp. men only . Call 4 appt. 250-215-7755 THAI Yoga Massage. Totally relax & energize your body & mind. 1hr, $50. Call for appt. 250- 801-7188 TRAINED in Europe Swedish Massage, Whole Body, Calming, Relaxing, Revitalizing, 60mins. NON Sexual. Martika 250-707-6805, 250-826-7453.

Financial Services

Cleaning Services

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

A Premium Quality Clean. NU MAID. We’ll Make U House Proud. 250-215-1073 or 250491-8177 CLEANING Lady, 25yrs exp., quality work, one time, wkly, biwkly. Exc ref’s.250-470-9629 CLEANING Serv. Avail. Residential by the wk. or mo. Senr’s welcome 250-448-1786 LIFE JUST Gets Better With Picky Home Cleaners! Are you looking for a professional home cleaning service? www.pickyhomecleaners.com or PH 250-808-1264 QUALITY Cleaning Services avail. 9 yrs exp., one time, weekly, monthly. Karen, for a great clean. 250-718-7562

Reduce Debt by up to

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Home Care

Health Products IONIC Cleansing detoxifying homespas, new, factory direct, $475. Sale price. 878-8500

Holistic Health CASE Studies needed. Our students are ready for Manicure, $20, Pedicure, $20, Reﬂexology, $29, Message, $29, Esthetics. 868-3114 naturalhealthcollege.com

Martial Arts Tae Kwon-Do lessons for Adults- Teens- Children 250-869-0111 www.kelownamartialarts.com

Financial Services DEBT CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM Helping Canadians repay debts, reduce or eliminate interest, regardless of your credit. Steady Income? You may qualify for instant help. Considering Bankruptcy? Call 1-877-220-3328 FREE Consultation Government Approved, BBB Member

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BATHE SAFELY & Independently. Stretch out & recline in full-size accessible hydrotherapy bath, not a chair-ina-box compromise. Wheelchair and lift compatible. Canadian made. Grants avail for homeowners & landlords. 1 - 8 6 6 - 4 0 4 - 8 8 2 7 www.aquassure.com SENIORS HOME CARE. Years of practical nursing exp.I help with bathing, cleaning, meals, shopping Appts. visits etc. Very caring & reliable. 808-0830

Medical Health New lift lazy boy chair was $3600 sell for $1500. Shower chair $60. Lift poles. $80 each (250)768-5044

Accounting/Tax/ Bookkeeping ADD YOUR business on www.BCLocalBiz.com directory for province wide exposure! Call 1-877-645-7704

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

Concrete & Placing ALL YOUR Concrete needs from forming to ﬁnishing. Stamped, exposed, stairs, driveways, patios & slabs. Bank ﬁnancing available. Serving Kelowna since 1992. Call S&K Forming 491-7535 www.skforming.ca When you think concrete, think S&K RETAINING Wall Specialist. Stamped, Exposed, Driveways Repairs. Joe 250-859-7026

Contractors KSK Woodworking, Framing, ﬁnishing, foundations & more. Quality workmanship at reasonable prices. 250-979-8948

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”

Deck & Rail Serving the Okanagan

Serving the Okanagan 13+ years. Vinyl Decking, Modular Flooring, Aluminum, Glass, Topless & Picket Railings. Starting at $30/ft. installed Call George at 250-878-2483. Showroom #9-3810 Appaloosa Rd. off Sexsmith Rd.

RENOVATIONS G & S Pro Renovations

35 years experience, many referrals. Kitchen remodels, home additions, custom furniture doors & windows, drywall, painting, decks, siding, bathroom, tiles, hardwood ﬂoors.

250-878-7101 250-470-7360

CONCRETE LAKE CONCRETE AND LANDSCAPING Driveways, Sidewalks, Stamped, Exposed Agg., Forms to Finishing, Block and Brick Work, Irrigation and Turf.

Jason 250-212-2630

GEMINI BATHS 250-862-6991 WWW.KELOWNABATHROOMS.COM

HANDYMAN Larry’s Handyman

250-765-2789 anytime

CONSTRUCTION

Kelowna

North End Moving Services

PHONE BOB

Weninger

RENOVATIONS

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

RUBBISH REMOVAL

765-6898

In business since 1989 Licensed & insured

MOVING

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

CONSTRUCTION

BATHROOMS

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

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

• Interior & Exterior Renovations • Carpentry • Painting • Small Repairs • Pressure Washing

• Free Consultation

• All Countertops Call 250-801-YARD (9273)

250-317-7523

glmenterprises@rogers.blackberry.net

POWER WASHING

IRRIGATION WEST-WIND IRRIGATION

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

at 250-860-0025

MOVING

BOBCAT SERVICES

Joe’s Moving Service

LOADER, MINI EXCAVATOR SERVICE

LANDSCAPING • • • •

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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS Katama Contracting Inc.

• Driveways • Post Holes • Ground Works • Final Grade. Reliable Owner Operator

Al’s Bobcat Services

Bus: 250-763-4044 Cell 250-470-2598

ROOFING

RYDER ROOFING LTD. Free estimates, senior discounts, member of

• Decks • Basements • Bathrooms • Drywall • Ceilings • Painting& Finishing

B.B.B. Fully insured, WCB coverage. All types of shingle rooﬁng & torch on rooﬁng systems.

All Work Guaranteed

‘From a hole in your roof to a whole new roof.’

Licensed & Insured

Mike @ 250-864-0033

Email: katamacontracting@shaw.ca

ASPEN LANDSCAPING LTD

Book now for landscape projects, retaining walls, aerating, power raking, pruning, etc. Spring cleanup,

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

250-765-3191

EXCAVATING

TREMBLAY’S EXCAVATINGLTD.

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

TILING

DUMP/TRUCK SERVICES

TILE SETTER

TNTTRUCKING

Artistic Ceramics.

250-718-8879

Call Dave 250-491-1336

Design Studio • 2810 Benvoulin Rd

CALL 250-864-5450

TREE REMOVAL

FREE ESTIMATES Brush & Tree Removal Reasonable Rates Stan Korzinski 250-808-2447

Commercial Buildings & u/g Parkades, Residential Houses, Driveways Patios, Grafﬁti Removal. Fully insured & WCB approved. 14 yrs experience. www.okpressurewashing.com

MaryAnne’s Kitchen Design

• Save 10% • Custom Landscaping • Irrigation (installs & service) • Retaining Walls & Patios • Weekly Lawn Maintenance

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

OKANAGAN PRESSURE WASHING

• Design • Supply • Install

GLM ENTERPRISES

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

& Renovation Services

CABINETS 25% OFF

Local or Long Distance Polite & Professional

LANDSCAPING

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

Call 250-870-1009

STUCCO ADDITIONS, RENOVATIONS & OTHER SMALL JOBS 22 years experience Call JASON SEEGER & SON STUCCO

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

High Caliber Construction REPAIRS • REPLACE • REMODEL • Bathroom & kit. remodels • Additions & renovations • H/W & laminate ﬂoors • Drywall/painting/texture • Cedar fencing & gates • Custom homes Quality You Can Trust

Dan @ 250-864-0771

STUCCO OK STUCCO & STONE

PLUMBING ARMAUR PLUMBING LTD.

Call Steve @ 250-300-9567

AFFORDABLE PAINTING

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

EXCAVATING • Excavating • Bobcat • Dump Truck • Foundations • Retaining Walls • Soil • Etc. Delivery - Clean Up. www.ironmule.ca

250.863.1418

CONSTRUCTION & RENOVATIONS GUTTER CLEANING

250-801-6931

• Free Estimates • Commercial & Residential • Great Work

PAINTING

New construction, service & renovations. Providing the best builders in the province. Plumbing services for over 35 years. Call Derek 250-258-8617

.. LOOK

Kelowna Gutter Cleaning & Repair • Fix leaks • 20 years. experience • Fascia sofﬁt repairs • Downpipes • Re-Slope

250.718.6718

BATHROOM • Tub replacement • Tub lining-acrylic insert • Tub re-glazing • Tub repairs • Wall surrounds to match.

Contact Jim 250-718-2704

at these great businesses for all your service needs!

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Contractors

Sunday, June 13, 2010

Drywall

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 250765-3191 WENINGER CONST. Family company commited to Kelowna & Big White. 250-765-6898

IMPERIAL DRYWALL, Complete Drywall Services Res. & Comm Free Est 250-801-5335 PESL DRYWALL Service Inc. Renovations, new construction and repairs. Boarding, taping, textured ceilings. Call Tomas at 250-212-4483 or 860-3495. PROFESSIONAL Drywall services. Board, Tape ,Texture, & Paint. New work renos and repairs. Basement specialist.Call Rick 250-718-7425

Countertops CUSTOMROCKCOUNTERS. COM

SMALL TAPING jobs, texture ceilings, 30yrs exp. Bob 250718-3218

PREMIUM GRANITE SALE. Granite counters starting at $2495. Great quality, Great price, Great service. Professonal removals & installation. WCB Insur’d, All Major Credit Cards. Showroom: 1115 Gordon Dr. 250-763-8303, 250-870-1577

Electrical A&S ELECTRIC. Resid/Comm Wiring. New constr, renov. & service changes. lic’d & bonded. Steve 864-2099 (cont #90929) JRS ELECTRIC: Licns’d, bnded & insr’d. From new builds & renos to service calls. John, 250-801-7178 (cont:98365)

CUSTOMROCKCOUNTERS. COM

PREMIUM GRANITE SALE. Granite counters starting at $2495. Great quality, Great price, Great service. Professonal removals & installation. WCB insur’d, all major credit cards.

Excavating & Drainage G. Burr Contracting, Excavating, JD50-L39 Backhoe, clearing, driveway, rd’s, 808-1655

Showroom: 1115 GORDON DR.

250-763-8303, 250-870-1577 MIKE’S ELITE Countertops Supply & Installation of granite & solid surface counters, ﬁreplace surrounds & tub surrounds. Over 125 colours to choose from. Competitive pricing. Locally manufactured. All products come with a warantee. No job too small. Free estimate. MIKE at 250-575-8543 or email mike_ruest@telus.net REFACE Countertops. 1/2 the Cost of Replacing. Granite & Corian Designs. 470-2235.

G. Burr Excavating, JD50 L39 Backhoe, Clearing, Driveways, Roads, Gary 808-1655 IRON MULE Excavating & Landscaping. Excavating, bobcat & trucking. 250-863-1418 KRENNY’S Excavating/Bobcat Sewers, u/g utils, all other excavating. Call Kory 869-9125 LOADER/Min-Exc. Grndwrks, ﬁnal grading. Soil placement. Al’s Bobcat Serv. 250-470-2598

Drywall

Fencing

DRYWALL SERVICES & Repairs New work & reno work. 30yrs exp. Framing, Bording, Taping, Texture. Ken212-9588

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

Lawn & Garden

Fencing MASTER Built Decks, Docks & Fences. Custom built & repairs. Call for Free Quote. Chain Link or Custom Board, 250-215-5875

Floor Reﬁnishing/ Installations 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 FLOORING Installations. Lino, Carpet, hardwood, laminate... Call Jeff 250-869-2125 LEW Cat Ent. Carpet, Lino, Tiles, Hrdwd, Lam. Free est. Great rates. Lewis @ 3176889 Work Guaranteed. NEED Installer? We install carpet, lino, hardwood, laminate. Andreas 250-863-3402.

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

Lawn & Garden

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Call the Capital News 250-763-7114

1-1 Aerating; Lawn Mowing; Power Raking; Yard Cleanups; Landscape Maintenance; Hedge & Shrub Trimming. James at (250) 869-5349

1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 All Exterior Hedge & Tree Service. Affordable Pricing on downsizing, trimming, pruning, bracing or Sculpturing of hedges, shrubs and trees. Also professional removals. Fully Insured. For guaranteed quality service call Dave 250-212-1716. 25% Discount for Seniors. An Experienced Gardener, trimming hedges & shrubs, pruning trees, weeding, planting, garden clean-up. Excel. references. 250-864-0768 $39.95 “Lawn Cutting Special” Great rates on all yard work. Also wooden fence repair, painting, new fence building 250-863-7539 ANNOUNCING...A Lawn care company that guarantees your delight. If your tired of cutting your lawn or the company that cuts it for you then call Ryan now @250-469-1288 Vantage Point Lawn & Garden Care. ASPEN LANDSCAPING. Spring clean up, aerating, pruning, etc. 250-317-7773. 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 I WANT TO CUT Your Lawn! Plain & simple, your lawn needs cutting, and I cut lawns. I’m asking for your business, and in exchange, you will receive both excellent value and exceptional service, GUARANTEED! Weekly maintenance, power raking, pruning, aerating, spring clean-ups, etc. Senior’s discounts, all inquiries welcome! 250-878-7283 ...Common Sense Yard Care...

Lawn & Garden

Home Improvements

LITZ LAWN CARE, weekly mowing, fertilizing, pwr. raking, hedge trimming & gen. yrd. clean-ups. Free Est. 764-6404

Wood Flooring, Log Siding, Log Cabins, Decking, Fencing & T&G U Joint. www.rouckbros.com Rouck Bros. Lumby, BC 1-800-960-3388

Gutters & Downspouts

Home Repairs

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

HIGH Caliber Const. Repair, Replace, Remodel, All Reno’s. Dan @ 864-0771 30yrs. exp. LARRY’S Handyman & Reno Serv., Lg. & Sm. jobs, Grafﬁtti Removal etc., 250-718-8879

Heat, Air, Refrig.

Irrigation/Sprinkler Systems

Central Air Installation- Reasonable rates, 10yr warranty., over 25 yrs exp.250-863-3850 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 1ANDERSON Reno’s. Lic’d. over 30 yrs exp. Int.& Ext., Ind. & Comm. guarant’d. 870-7778 BATHROOM REMODELLING Tub replacement, lining- acrylic insert, re-glazing. 718-2704. CONSTRUCTION & Reno’s 28yrs Exp. Res. & Comm. No job too small or big 212-1641 G & S Pro Renovations, 35yr. Exp. Professional workshop for custom work. 470-7360 INTERIOR Finishing & Reno’’s. No Job too small, Install & Repairs. Drywall, Plumbing, Doors/Win, Baseboards, Cab., Kitchens, Bthrms. 859-2787 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. SHADETREE. Retractable deck & patio canopies. Call InterCity; 250-215-4099

ALL Service Irrigation Ltd. offering you quality parts & service, affordable pricing, installs, repair & alterations to all systems. Insur’d & bonded. Call 250-826-5082 JOHN’S Quality Irrigation Auto U/G, Design, Supply, Install. Low Overhead, Low Prices. Call John @ 250-215-0693 WEST-WIND Now booking for irrigation start-ups, repairs & installs. Call 250-860-0025 ZEYA Landscape & Design. Call our Certiﬁed Irrigation Technician for; Irrigation installs, repairs, or plans to reduce water usage. 250 7188950 zeyalandscapeanddesign.com

Kitchen Cabinets BATHROOM RENO’S. Plumbing Repairs. Bathrooms By Gemini 862-6991, 764-0189 MARYANNE’S Kitchen Design. 25% off. See ad in Service Directory. 250-317-7523

Landscaping #1 STOP FOR ROCKS. www.bcrocks.com. Please call 250-862-0862 C & C LANDSCAPING. Rock walls, irrig, bobcat, design etc. Call 250-212-2692

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Landscaping

Did you know... If you place an ad in one classiﬁcation, you get the second classiﬁcation 1/2 price.

Call the Capital News 250-763-7114

BARK Mulch, good quality top soil & landscape supplies, Sunoaka Valley Transport Ltd. 2696 Kyle Rd. Open Mon. Sat. 8-5pm, 250-769-9094 We Deliver. 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 EDGING Emerald Cedars Okanagan Grown SPECIAL! 5ft - 10 for $189 Volume Discounts Free Delivery BUDGET NURSERIES Toll free 1-866-498-2189 GLM Landscaping & Irrigation 10% Discountl!!! Custom landscaping 250-864-5450 QUALITY Landscape Maintenance, Comm. & Res. yard maint. hedge & shrub pruning, weekly mowing, sprinkler repair. Free est. 250-212-1024 Retaining Walls, interlock pavers, irrigation, landscaping. Stonevalley Landscaping. 317-5644 10yrs Kelowna. Rockwalls Falling Down?20 yr exp. Complete ﬁx new & old? All res.& comm.lanscp Jay@250-215-4956 Rock sale

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

ELECTRICAL

HEATING

A & S Electric

SOMMERFELD HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

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

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

Call Wayne (250) 215-6767

DRYWALL/PAINTING DUMP TRUCK BOBCAT SERVICE IMPERIAL DRYWALL

Drywall, Taping, Painting, Texture Ceiling. We Do Houses, Basement & Commercial

Neighborhood Trucking & Delivery Top Soil • Ogo Gro • Gravel • Sand • Bark Mulch We Remove: yard refuse, small trees, junk

CHUCK 250-870-1138

EXPERIENCED CRAFTSMEN

Get Ready for Summer! All outside projects: decks/fences/patios/ pergolas & gazebos/vinyl wood and all inside remodels. Kelowna • 250-717-5500 kelowna.handymanconnection.com

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

250-863-4418

PRUNING CERTIFIED HORTICULTURIST Trees • Shrubs • Hedges • Clean-Ups Call Stephen

CALL NOW FOR FREE ESTIMATE 250.801.5335

We accept “When The Big Guys Are Too Big We Deliver”

STUMP REMOVAL

FLOORING

STUCCO

TREE STUMP REMOVAL

Hooksnapped Flooring Installations

ENKARTA Stucco & Repair Ltd.

Call Tim, 250-860-1494

Stumpco Corporation

MARINE SERVICES RED LINE MARINES MOBILE SERVICES • Tune-Ups • Summer/Winterizing • Seaworthies • Oil & Fluid Changes All Repairs Completed by Certiﬁed Technicians Insured and Licensed•Over 12 yrs. Experience

250-869-7091

redlinemarineservices@gmail.com

Carpet, lino, hardwood, laminate, etc... Free estimates. Your one stop shop for all your ﬂoorings needs

Call 250-869-2125

FLOORING Lew Cat Ent. Carpet, Lino, Tiles, Hardwood, Laminate. Free estimates. Great rates. Lewis @ 317-6889 Work Guaranteed.

250-763-5462

Quality materials, attention to detail. Free estimates, 30 yr. experience, licensed & insured.

250-769-0684

PLUMBING KOSKI PLUMBING, HEATING & GAS FITTING •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

PLUMBING

BAYSIDE PLUMBING & Gas Fitting

QUALITY WORKMANSHIP

A Division of Bayside Developments Ltd.

SERVICE YOU CAN TRUST

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

MEMBER

Licensed, Bonded & Insured

Independently Owned and Locally Operated

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

PAINTING

HEATING & A/C

“ONE ROOM, OR YOUR WHOLE CASTLE”

Southern BC Heating & Air Conditioning

DALE’S

PAINTING SERVICE

862-9333 PAINTING KELOWNA A BETTER PLACE SINCE 1982

PAINT & REPAIR BLAIS PAINTING

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

RENOVATIONS

EXCAVATING

DRYWALL

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

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

KRENNYS EXCAVATING

PAINT & REPAIRS LAWN & CUTTING We Guarantee to keep Scheduled Appointments.

Renovations & Repairs

Textured Ceilings

Don’t call anyone about cutting your lawn until you speak with us.

250.869.5874

Book before June 15 & receive 3 FREE Fertilizer Applications. Call Ryan now! 250-469-1288

EXCAVATING

CONSTRUCTION & RENOS

G. BURR CONTRACTING DON 250-870-7778

EXCAVATING JD 50 - L39 BACKHOE CLEARING - DRIVE WAYS - ROADS

WORKING AROUND YOUR SCHEDULE!

Gary Burr INSURED 250.808.1655

• Commercial & Residential • Additions & Garages • Basement & Decks • Fences • Painting Int/Ext. Bondable & Insured Call Ninko Const. @ 250-212-1641

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Tree Services 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 All Exterior Hedge & Tree Service. Affordable Pricing on downsizing, trimming, pruning, bracing or Sculpturing of hedges, shrubs and trees. Also professional removals. Fully Insured. For guaranteed quality service call Dave 250-212-1716. THE Forest Doctor. Fire mitigation, tree planting, certiﬁed faller. 250-491-2258, 250-5756822 fredbedard@telus.net Tree Stump Removal Also hedges and small trees call Tim(250)860-1494

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Furniture 4 PC. Sectional Sofa Italian Leather $600. Teak corner desk $600 (250)768-5044 6PC Cherry sleigh bdrm set. Queen bed, dresser, mirror, chest, 2 night stands. New!! Still boxed. Worth $5000, Sell $1295 Can deliver. Call 250550-6647 BACK PROBLEMS A PAIN AT WORK? Ergonomic office chair clearance! Up to 70% Off on Orange Tagged models. Commercial Grade, Offer Maximum Comfort & Convenience. Multi-Mech, Mid & High Back Seating Available. Take advantage of this 2 Week sale Today! Come to 420 Banks rd. Kelowna or Call Adam at 717. 1626 www.TotalOfficeBc.ca BED, ultramatic adjustible, remote control, vibration, never used, $825. 778-478-1082 LARGE Selection of Gently Used Furniture; Tables & Chairs from $99, Loveseats $99 Sofa Sets $199. OK Estates Furniture and More 3292 Hwy 97N beside Sheepskin Boutique 250-807-7775 NEW 3-pc Sectional Sofa w/ottoman, In orig. pkg. Worth $1499, Must Sell $899 250550-6647 can deliver Own a Piece of the Olympics! Great for New Businesses or the Home Office. Like New 2010 Olympic Rental Return Office Furniture. 66”x30” Maple Desks with Attached Pencil / File drawer ONLY $169! Low 2 Door Lockable Cabinets ONLY $169! High 2 Door Lockable Cabinets ONLY $189! Like New Black Computer Chairs Only $88! Like New Black Guest Chairs Only $58! Get Yours While Quantities Last! Call Adam Today at 717.1626 or Visit our Showroom at 420 Banks rd. Open Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm

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www.lakecityprinters.com BRAND new 5 stage reverse osmosis water ﬁltration system. Retail price: $795. Now: $250. Call 250-863-1544 CONTENTS of Shed; Tools of all kinds, electrical & handtools, 250-707-1665. FAR-INFRARED SAUNAS: Summer Blowout Demo’s SOLARUSsauna.com Free del. Water Alkaline Ionizer Promo www.BetterWaterForLife.com 1-888-239-9999 Showroom Kel GARMIN GPS System, 149OT model, bluetooth wireless technology. Brand new, sell for $250 obo. 250-862-3530 OAK Kitchen cabinets with newer counter tops, includes double sink, full set of upper & lower, $1800. GE gas stove, self cleaning, $150. Sliding window, 471/4” wide x 391/2” long, $10. Maytag dishwasher, $150. 250-717-5685

Misc. Wanted I PURCHASE DOWNSIZE/ ESTATE ITEMS. Cash paid for home furnishings, antiques, collectibles. Please call me BEFORE you throw anything out! OKestates.ca CALS 250807-7775 WILL BUY. Dry - Larger than 8” tops- Ponderosa Pine, Yellow Pine AND green dry Lodge Pole Pine, green Balsam, Spruce, Douglas Fir. Over Size Douglas Fir, Spruce. Green Hemlock and/or Fir camp run. Phone 604-985-4305 Evening 250-836-5436. Email: boewulf@telus.net

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6 Chair Dining room set. New Upholstery. $390 (250)7685044 BRAND new oak bathroom vanity. $375. 250-768-9648.

GOLF clubs, LH, Northwestern, w/bag. $62. 250-448-5507 Leather Recliner $100 (250)768-5044 MCCULLOCH power washer, $75. 250-769-0241 MICROWAVE, Panasonic, w/turntable, nice size, $35. 250-215-7768 MITRE Saw, Mastercraft, 8.25” Compound, like new, $40. 250-868-1118 ROLL-AWAY twin size cot $100 250-762-7552 SCREEN Door, 36” White, ex. cond. $60. 250-491-5080 Solid element stove. $40. 250-861-3712 STIHL 14” gas chain saw, $100. 250-769-0241 Swingset- Large children’s swing set. Good condition. $75 Call 250-765-5815 WOOD extension roof ladder with hooks, $45. 250-7690241

$200 & Under 1914 Willis Montreal Cabinet Grand Piano. Nice sound. $200. 250-768-6839 COMPUTER System, Windows, Internet ready,exc cond, $200. 250-869-2363 Kelowna FLOOR Safe, 24”x30”, $200. 250-769-0241 GOLF clubs, LH, Wilson Pro Staff, $150. 250-448-5507 LARGE Pro-Air compressor, 30 gal tank, $125. 250-7690241 QUEEN size spring air back support pillowtop, very nice, $195. 250-215-7768

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Sporting Goods CEDAR CANOE very light, lake design, nice $800.00 call Milos 250-769-4171 PIG ROAST/Family Fun Day, at Kelowna & District Fish & Game Club, Sat. June 26, 2pm start, tickets $15pp. @ Weber & Markin Gunsmiths, 4-1691 Powick Rd., Kelowna 250-762-7575, Tues.-Sat. 10-6 TOP CHOICE SKS special, $299. GLOCK’s from $699. Gunsmithing Services: BLUEING. POWDER COATING. Quality ﬁrearms bought & sold at Weber & Markin Gunsmiths, #4 - 1691 Powick Rd. Kelowna 250-762-7575, Tue.- Sat. 10-6

$100 & Under 24’ Aluminum extension ladder, $50. 250-769-0241

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Acreage for Sale 6 Acre parcel, Carmi Area power across the road. Well on the property. $165,000 some ﬁnancing avail. 21 Acre parcel $299,000. More remote 7.5 acres $120,000. + more 250-484-5332 & 250-578-8404 AFFORDABLE Acreage! Nicley updated 4bd home, dbl garage, fabulous views, convenient location! $750,000. MLS Charlene Bertrand, Colwell Banker, Horizon Realty, 250-870-1870

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Musical Instruments Bass player needed for Rock band, 80’s 90’s & new. Call 250-487-8678 or 250-4926674 after 5pm Penticton PIANOS Warehouse Sale @ Moir Pianos. STEINWAY, HEINTZMAN, YAMAHA and more !! Priced to Sell !! Call Richard @ 764-8800 YOUNG chang grand piano, 5.6’, black, immaculate condition. Stool incl. $6900. 250868-3783

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1 BDRM plus den 55+ Condo for sale. 900 + sq ft. Rutland town centre, close to shopping and all services. Excellent condition, w/d & 4 kitchen appliances included, $174.900 Low monthly fees, air conditioned. We will pay your move! Call 250.491.2773 evenings. 2BD. 2ba, Nearly New! Granite, SS appl., only $244,900. no gst. Free list of foreclosures! LLoyd @ 250-215-5607 MacDonald Realty 2BDRM 2 Bath 1300 sq.ft. Corner unit, lrg,sundeck secure undercover parking. 55+ central Kelowna. extras, hardwood + tile. 6 appls.incl. 250861-6148 AT A CLICK of a mouse, www.BCLocalBiz.com is your local source to over 300,000 businesses! BELOW ASSESSED VALUE. Sunny 2 bedrm 2bthrm! The Verve - $279,000. OFFERS. Will Loudoun, 250-470-1144. Realty Executives Kelowna. PRICED to sell: $289,900. Top flr, 2bd view condo, UBC, Quail, lowest price on upgraded top flr condo w/granite, hrwd, open kitchen/livingrm, vaulted ceilings. Spacious open feeling. View of the Quail 18th hole, lake & valley. Extra large sndeck for outdoor living at home. Can be purchased furnished or bare. 250-8591100 Virtual tour: www.okbccondos.com/cc1614.html THINKING OF SELLING? For a confidential, no obligation, free market evaluation of your property call Mark Jontz, Royal Lepage 250-762-9446 or 250-860-1100 anytime.

Business for Sale BC PUB FOR SALE Time to retire! Thriving pub, restaurant, liquor store in Shuswap. Sledding and boating paradise. Proﬁts up every year. $2.9m. No triﬂers. Please contact; pubsale@hotmail.com

Duplex/4 Plex FULL SXS Duplex. Newly Finished up/down, drs, windows. $575K obo. 250-718-8866 NEW LISTING. Blow out! 331351 Phipps. Large duplex must see only $650,000 will sell this month! Call Will Loudoun, 250-470-1144. Realty Executives Kelowna. MLS.

For Sale By Owner DILWORTH MTN. ESTATES www.2108.ca $699,000.00 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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June 12-13 1-4pm 4+1Bd. 2.5 ba., 2,357sq.ft. Very new spacious family home. 1 blk. fr H2O, RV/boat parking. Lg. bkyd, cls. to school, bus rte. Inc 6 appl. Okhomeseller #26335, $588,800 250-868-6018

Houses For Sale ******* OKHomeseller.com Where smart sellers meet smart buyers! View Thompson Okanagan properties for sale.// Selling? No Commission. (250) 545-2383 or 1-877-291-7576 3+BD. 1ba. garage, approx. 1700sf., totally updated in/out. $440,000. North End., 836 Stockwell Ave. 250-317-0046 4855 North Grandview Flats Rd 3bdrm full bsmn’t log house on 10 acres (could be suited) $525,000 or rent to purchase, $50,000 down, $2000/mo. 250-545-7008 7.75 acres, partially replanted, apples, grapes, 4400sq’ home, totally reno’d, new kitchen, tile, hardwood, alarm system, 5 carports, tennis court, courtyard & sauna. Fantastic view. 250-860-6325 & 250-878-3619 800sq’ w/bsmt, 2bd, 1bth, 1/3acre Lakeview, $325,000. Call 250-469-0494 BANK FORECLOSURES Free List & Pics. Realty Match www.KelownaForeclosures.org BEST PRICED Waterfront in West Kelowna. 1674 Pritchard Dr. Boat on the canal in your backyard! Was $980,000 today $899,000. Call Will Loudoun, 250-470-1144. Realty Executives Kelowna. MLS. BRAND NEW: Walkout rancher at 1750 Lenz Rd., #88. Vacant. Must see. you own the lot. $299,000. Call Will Loudoun, 250-470-1144. Realty Executives Kelowna. MLS. CAPRI loc., close to everything 1882 Bowes St. 3bdm 2bth suite, not legal, zoning RU6. 250-212-5031 ESTATE Sale! Immaculate Rancher, lakeview, $324,900. Free list of foreclosures, Lloyd @ 250-215-5607 Mac. Realty MORTGAGES LOW RATES. 5YR. 4.25% VARIABLE 1.9% Trish at 250-470-8324 THINKING OF SELLING? For a conﬁdential, no obligation, free market evaluation of your property call Mark Jontz, Royal Lepage 250-762-9446 or 250-860-1100 anytime.

Homes Wanted WANTED: Condo to buy, max. $132,000. Central Kel. area. No Agents pls., 250-808-0830

Lots EXCEPTIONAL LAKEVIEW Lots from $160,000. Also; 1 panoramic 3 acre parcel. Owner ﬁnancing. 250-307-2558 www.orlandoprojects.com MOVE to the Upper East Side, lot for sale by owner, city & lake views, large building platform, asking $275,000. Call 250-859-3510, 250-451-9162

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$180,000.

~ Spectacular Views. Bring Your Own Builder. Close to All Amenities. 250-862-0895 www.kirschnermountain.com LAKEVIEW/ CITYVIEW 10 acre lots now $599,000. 5 miles to bridge! Behind Mandy and Mes on Petterson road. 2 residences allowed. Call Will Loudoun, 250-470-1144. Realty Executives Kelowna. MLS. NEW TO MARKET: Best priced lots in WEST KELOWNA! $174,900. Near CNB Middle School. Access to everything with valley views. Call Will Loudoun, 250-470-1144. Realty Execs Kelowna. MLS. VIEW Lots in Black Mountain! Sunny southern exposure, graded for walk-out rancher. Samurai Court $169,000 or Nishi Court $189,000 plus GST. Visit www.minehill.ca or call 250.863.2717

Mobile Homes & Parks OWN FOR UNDER $100,000 3 bed 1 1/2 bth 1152 sqft Dbl. wide. Newer appls, kitch cabinets, drywall, furnace & more! 19+ park. Great yard! Call Jenny Kolibaba 250-2124188, Royal LePage Kelowna MLS10000104 HOT NEW PRICE $99,900

Open Houses

Mobile Homes & Parks RARE opening in the remodeled McCulloch Heights. SE Kelowna. Your family can nestle into this brand new 3 bed/ 2 bath home on a cul-de-sac with all the Essentials included. 5 new appliances, open design, dining nook, fast food bar, sundeck, fenced, storage & more. Managable housing costs as low as $798. Biweekly including space lease oac. How To Buy? Call Accent Homes 250-769-6614. WINFIELD FAMILY PARK. New 1200sq.ft. SRI homes, priced from $149,900.00 for three bedroom 2 bathroom models loaded. Full ten year warranty and free home insurance. See for yourself why SRI should build your next home. Only at Lake Country Modular, located next to the SRI’s Winﬁeld factory. Call toll free 1-866-766-2214 www.LCMhomes.com

Open Houses OPEN HOUSE 1:00 - 4:00 JUNE 13 #25-1999 Hwy.97S Westview Mobile Park.Price Lowered -$20,000 Asking $79,000 Renovated 3 Bdrm. 2 baths & 2 car carport.

Recreational WILDERNESS Cottage on Semi Priv. Mountain Lk.1hr. S.E. of Kelowna. Year-round waterfront retreat, self-cont., 2bd & 1bth, detached garage, great ﬁshing, hunting, ATVing $155,000. Price below assessed value. 250-763-3165

Open Houses

OPEN HOUSE SUN 1-4 PM 1406-1106 Bernard (Centuria)

Tower living excellence! Sweeping helicopter views face Lake Okanagan in this 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 1980 sq.ft. 14th SW corner residence. Boasting 10 ft. vaulted ceilings, granite island kit, great room plan & spacious dbl private patios! Lte. oak ﬂooring. $899,900. MLS®10008585

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RV Sites SICAMOUS R/V lot for sale or rent at Silver Sands RV Resort Full concrete pad ready for your home and toys. Secured complex open year round. Jim @ 1-604-530-5617 or email2jim@shaw.ca.

Townhouses WESTBANK. Beautiful 2bd, 1000sq’, 2 level unit, 5appl, newer building, low strata fee, no age or rental restrictions. Opportunity for margage with 2% rate. $249,900. Please call 250-768-8796

Rent To Own WANTED

To Rent or Rent-to-Own 3+bd House or Upper Suite for single mom with 8 & 10yr old. Prefer walking distance to Bankhead Elementary. $1100 utils incl or less. LONG TERM RENTAL Excellent ref’s Call 250-808-3614

Apt/Condo for Rent 1BD & 2BD. Bright apt’s. available in the Capri Mall area. Rent between $700. $850. Util’s. not incl’d. Free internet. Call 250-317-5871 1BD. +den, spacious, nr. Capri Mall, your choice of carpet or hardwood, DW, u/g prkng., to responsible tenant, $786.mo. Move in now & pay rent fr. July 1st. Call 979-2771 & 878-8593 1BD fully furnished, TV, dishes, linens, utils incl. Balcony, cool in summer, Big White. $399. 250-861-5820, 250-7176464 June to November 2BD, 2bth 55+, 4-appl, ug prking, very nice. Capri loc., $1000. 250-762-9265 2BD, 2bth Condo, terrace, deck, 2 prking stalls, 5-appl, June 1.$1500.1-800-894-0554 2BD, 2bth spacious 4yr old condo by Costco in Kelowna. July 1. $1050 +utils. NS, NP. 250-495-5107 2BD. Condos, several, nice, lrg, vacant, $975. By Capri & Spall Plaza. 250-718-8866 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) 2 bdrm. apt. Spacious, close to Capri Mall, NS, NP, 1yr lease, avail immed. incl heat. 250-763-6600

Lots

The Cliffs at Rock Creek Choose from 1 of 3 Spectacular View Lots overlooking the Kettle River Valley at Rock Creek, BC

For Sale by Owner One lot only… Subdivision PRE-SALE $150,000… nothing compares 4 lots share an 80-Acre Bare Land Strata Subdivision, 3 Sale Lots from 3.7 - 5.9 Acres 46 Acres Common Nature Area Strata Controlled Development Park your RV before building your Dream Home… enjoy the views View on Goggle Earth @ Lat - 49º 4’ 50” N Long - 119º 0’ 46” W

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Apt/Condo for Rent

Homes for Rent

Suites, Lower

Antiques / Classics

MISSION- 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath, KLO, 950sqft., in-suite laundry, great location, good cond., aval. July 1/10 ns, np. $920/mo 250-317-8344

WANTED

2BD Avail. July 1, Rutland, $1150.mo. gr. lev., new ﬂoors, f/s, ac, cov’d patio, utils. incl. no yard, indoor pet neg. 250826-1739 2BD. Bright ste. all utils incl., 4appl., ns, np, $1000.mo., Avail. now763-1924, 878-4225 2BD. Deluxe 1100sf. W/O, for working mature cple., 6appl., sep. laundry, util/cbl/int. incl., new ﬂooring/paint, clean & lg bkyrd., off St. prkng., $1200. +dd & ref’s req’d., 764-8178 2BD. LAKESHORE: W-Kel., hot tub, gym, pool, int/sat.$1250.+utils 863-1544 2 BDRM Large Suite in Black Mountain NS/NP Utilities incl Separate Laundry, Mature & Resp. adults w/ref. $1100/- # 250-862-1842, 250-765-2668. 2BDRM suite, Gerstmar, no laundry, NP, NS, $600.incl. utils. 250-575-6502. CAPRI area. 2 bdrm suite for rent, np, $950 incl. util., ref req. 250-718-9393 JULY 1. 2bd, priv ent, no stairs, NS, NP. $795 incl utils. Call 250-765-2857 LRG 2bd bsmt suite, close to OC, shopping & bus, utils incl, $1000. July 1st. 250-763-2399 LRG 2bd walk-out bsmt suite in Westbank, 4appl, NS, NP, $800 incl utils. (250)769-5068. WINFIELD 2bdrm daylight ste on parklike setting. Incl everything. Walking dist to beach & marina. On bus route. Suits working person or couple. N/s, n/p. $1000/mo. 250-766-1776

LOST STORAGE 92 red Miata 5 Sp.as new $7000 85 Dodge 600 conver. 2.2 auto. low km.,collector plates $3500 73 GMC.short box 350- 4 brl. auto.20,000 documented miles collector plates. $15,000. 77.5 Porsche 924 4cyl.auto. 39,000 documented miles. $5,000. Reasonable offers, would consider Jeep J or T.J as part payment. 250-878-1627

Commercial/ Industrial 1200SQFT. Shop on 1/4 acre, fully serviced & fenced, $1200. per mo. incl. property taxes. Light or heavy industrial use & storage. Westbank Industrial Park 250-769-7424 1/2 - 4 acre serviced, fenced industrial lots for lease. Light, heavy or industrial use including auto wrecker & storage. 7000sq’ serviced coverall shelter for storage or workspace or build to suit. Westbank Industrial Park. 250-769-7424 2800 sq ft warehouse @ Reids Corner, Kelowna I1 zoning. 3600 sq ft. secured compound with or w/o steel equip. $4000/m 250-878-8500 900SF Warehouse/ Ofﬁce w/600sf. mezzanine & 12’x20’ overhead door, incl. 10’x20’ fnc’d. area, $1000/mo.+tax. 250-258-6566 HWY 97N for lease 1acre of Industrial compounded yard, 250-765-3295 - 250-860-5239

Cottages / Cabins Shuswap lake cabins for rent, 7 nights $1000, located near beautiful beach in Seymour Arm. Call for reservations (250)803-8765

Duplex / 4 Plex 3 BDRM. Duplex close to Capri Mall. Avail. July 1 $1250/mth. (250)717-8817 Available immed. 1200 sq.ft. 2bdr.1 den 1.5 bath fridge & stove located in quiet area close to bridge on Westside.$1000 mth & utils. 250769-0109 or 250.878.9970

Mobile Homes & Pads 2BD. Westside, lg. newer, unit, np, $895. +utils., 250768-5080 & 250-717-1033

Homes for Rent 120’ WATERFRONT. Lrg 5bd New appl, Boat dock, Westbank. Quiet cul-de-sac, AC, 2 FP’s, NS, NP. nr. Wineries, walk to orchards, beaches & golf. $2200. 778-838-1955 1BD Home, city view, East Kelowna, fully furn’d, $1000. 250575-6233 2BD House, Aug 1. Downtown, FS, WD hook-ups, carport & yard area. $1100+utils. NP. 250-878-5737 2BD house, everything incl, all appl, 433 Sumac Rd. 1479 Graham St. 1bd bsmt suite. Everything incld, all appl. Call 250-860-1148, 250-317-1864 2 BDRM. 2 Baths Fully Furn. or not. Solitude! Caregiver avail. Garden & pets ok. Christian Valley 6km.$650 + Utils.(250)446-2076 2Bdrm.suite for rent $950 + utils.NP.Rutland.Avail.now. 250-808-1250 3BD. 2ba., cent loc., cls. to schools & shops, np, ns, no prtys. Kids welcome. $1475mo 250-979-1508 Leave mess. 3BDRM., Living rm, kitchen, 1.5bth up stairs. 1 computer rm down st. (250)860-2930 3-BEDROOM, 4-Appliances, Fenced For Pet, $1000 OR 3Bedroom, 2-Baths, 3-Appliances, Fireplace, Family Room, Deck, Carport, $1500. 250860-1961 Register Online www.cdnhomeﬁnders.ca

5bd, 2bth, FS, usable attic, city view, avail immd, NS, NP. 250- 765-9575 5BDRM + Den Dbl.attached garage, 2 kitchens, f/p, 31/2 baths. Vacant. $2000+ utils Westside 250-864-9818 5BDRM off Westside Rd. $1600. +hydro & water NO PETS Avail. July 1. 869-9788 GLENROSA, 3 bdrm Upper level 1.5 bth, lakeview newly renovated, all appl NS, NP, Available Now, $1300/mo+ 1/2 Util Ref required 250 878-1189 PEACHLAND house 1block to beach.3Bdrm, 2bath. NS. NP. 1yr.lease.$1650/mth.250-4529894 SMALL Modern 1bd cottage in Peachland, 5appl, $900 incl utils. 1-780-919-6337

Ofﬁce/Retail HWY 97 North, 1800-2800sf’ of retail, 2100sq’ of Ofﬁce/Retail for lease. Rutland area 250-765- 3295, 250-860-5239

Recreation EXPLORE in style! 2010 towables & motorhomes for rent from just $582/wk! Call Kelowna Truck & RV today @ 250-769-1000.

Rooms for Rent 1 FURN’D. Rm. DT area, cbl. & w/d, quiet, monthly avail. immed. 250-862-9223 ALL Comforts of Home, mo. & wkly, Furn’d. DT core & others, Kit, dishes, w/d, 250-861-5757 BDRM. Furn’d, sep ent, shr ktn, bth, lndry, BBQ, HTub util incl $150.DD $525. 765-0746 FURN’D ROOM for clean, mature, N/S student, working person. Near KLO Campus. Refs & DD req. 250-762-5122. GLENMORE- Bach. suite, sng occp., private ent., kit, bath, utlity incl., wrk person, $550 plus D.D. NP, ND 250-762-4453 LRG room behind Costco with priv entry & deck, female wrking student, NP, Nprties, NS. $550 utils & net incl. 250801-8648 UPPER MISSION- Sperate bthrm & ent. $700+D.D. Avail now. 250-681-5777 after noon

Shared Accommodation 1 Executive Rm. includes TV computer,close to KLO campus.& bus. Wayne-763-2727 RUTLAND, Priv. room in 2bd. bsmt. ste., $450.mo. utils. incl., nr. bus, np, ns, 250-8615621 SINGLE wrking person wanted to share Townhouse, great loc., quiet building, smoker considered, NP, Nchildren, 3 ref’s + 1/2 DD, $575 utils incl, share cbl. 778-478-1082

Suites, Lower 1091 Schell Crt. 1bd, 1bth bsmt suite, NS, NP, near Max store, school & bus. Avail now. Rutland area. $750. Call 250826-4080 1100SQ FT suit for rent in Glenrosa! Liv, dine & kitchen, 2 bed. ,1 bath, laundry, parking. Ph & internet extra, small pets! $900. 250-707-3646 1200SF. Reno’d. 2bd. bright ste, Lakeview Hts. FP, DW, shr’d lndry, NP, NP, NS. Suit wrkng. cpl., $1000mo+DD. Utils. incl. 250-769-0056 1300sq’ 2bd, 5appl, jetted tub, pool, utils, Sat incl. Lakeview Heights. NS, NP. Ref’s req’d. $1100. 250-769-7107 1BD bach suite, close to bus & shopping. Laminate ﬂrs, NS, NP. Sngl wrking/stdnt pref., $550 incl utils. 250-864-7502 1BD. Bsmt. ste. Cent. Rutland, f/s, wireless, shared laundry, incl. util/sat. tv. ns, np, $750. Avail. now. 250-765-7303 1BD new suite, $600. Close to bus & school, UBC, NP, NS. Call 250-863-1775 1BD, Rutland, avail July 1. Quiet, NP, w/lndry, FP & outdoor area. $800 utils & cbl incl. 250-765-2017 1-BEDROOM, 4-Appliances,$725 Including Cable & Utilities OR 2-Bedroom, 4-Appliances, Patio, $850 Including Cable, Utilities, Internet - 250-860-1961 - Register Online www.cdnhomeﬁnders.ca 1st MONTH FREE RENT! UTILITIES INCLUDED! 2 Bdr spacious . bsmt suite. Full kitchen with 4 appl, central vac, own laundry with W&D. Pvt entrance. The property neighbors a children’s playground, centrally located to local transit, and schools in Glenmore. 1 yr lease NS, $1150 mth inc. utilities. Call Cal @ (778) 821-0104. Pictures:www.marantproperties. com/1603sonora_lower/ index.html 2BD. 1300sf. Avail. Imm, w/d, ns, np, Old Glenmore, quiet st., $900 incl. util. 826-2788

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

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Suites, Upper 1BD new suite on acreage. Lower rent for lite duties, suit active senior cpl.. NS, ND. (250)764-8383 2BD, 1ba top flr house. NEAR Kelowna Heritage Sch.,Willow Park & Plaza 33, fs, shr’d wd, dw $1100. 250-491-3215 2BD. Glenmore, Avail. July 1, ns, np, nprtys, f/s, w/d hookups, storage, $1000.mo. utils incl., Call 250-763-6765 2BD Westside. Newly reno’d, huge deck, lakeview, 6appl, sep prking & ent, $1250+utils. ref’s req’d. 250-769-7109 NEW Reno’s, lg. 2bd, 1ba, WD, FS, DW, parking, patio. $1150 incl utils. Central loc. 250-215-1073, 250-491-8177 UPDATED level entry home, 2bd, 2bth, office, 5 appl., w/stove, small yard, storage shed, ref’s & DD req’d. NP, $1000 incl utils. 250-469-3677 UPPER HOUSE w/lrg deck, lake view, 2bdrm, w/d, f/s. $1100/mo incl util. 250-7661424 Winfield

WANTED

Townhouses 2BD. Recently reno’d., nr. Plaza 33, kid & pet friendly, $1000/mo., 250-870-7172 2BD Townhouse. Conveniently located in Cent. Westbank. 1 unit, completely reno’d, $975+utils. Min. 6mo. lease. NP. Call 250-763-2300 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.

Want to Rent 2 BRRM. Fully furnished dt area. 2 mature responsible ns np adults looking for a place for July 1st. Excellent references. Price range $1100$1300 Ph. 250-864-9019 or 250-575-5422 DESPERATE. Need Housing for 4 Children, 2 adults, 2 dogs & 3 cats. Westbank. 250-3005583 ask for Tammy or Joe.

Cars - Domestic

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OUR CARS LAST! 1997 Chev Cavelier, 2.2 L, 4dr, auto, new brakes, new water pump, good tires, CD player/stereo, 210,000kms, $2200 obo. 250-712-1629 1997 Chevy Malibu 4dr. sedan, gr. cond., no accid’s, 158ks. loaded, ac, cd, pwr. locks/wdws, remote demobilizer, 2 keys, gd. tread, no rust, clean int., $3200. 317-6023 1997 Toyota Tercel, 5spd, runs great, $2500. Call 250869-6489 1998 Audi A4 quattro, V6, 5spd, $4700 obo. 250-3071215. 2001 Olds Alero, new brakes & tires, well maint, exc.cond $2900 obo 250-307-4379

WANTED

Antiques / Classics 1950 Morris Minor 2dr Saloon, extra parts, $4200 obo. 250546-0188 lv msg.

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2003 HONDA ACCORD EX-L Great coupe for anyone who wants performance and style. One owner with low kms and no accidents.

$11,893

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2003 HONDA ACCORD EX-L V6, 1 owner car in great shape. Drives very well, lots of power and luxury for an affordable price.

$8878

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2008 INFINITI G37S Only 15,000kms, no accidents and bought new in Kelowna. You will not ﬁnd a nicer one for a better price.

$34,930

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Motorcycles

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SCOOTERS

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Off Road Vehicles 2006 Polaris Quad, 800cc, engine chipped, plenty of power c/w rear seat, windsheild, winch, good cond., $7000 obo. Call Jim, 250-766-5080

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2006 ACURA MDX TOURING Fresh off an Acura factory lease. Very clean, fully serviced wih Acura Certiﬁed rates, starting at 2.9% OAC.

$27,922

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2008 SUZUKI SWIFT HATCHBACK Amazing little car. Great on gas, a perfect ﬁrst car or second family car.

$8878

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Recreational/Sale

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2006 MAZDA 3 GS Automatic with new tires and all the servicing up to date. Low km’s and a great color.

$14,872

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2006 Pontiac Solstice, full load, black, low miles, summer driven, 3yr warranty. $20,000. 250-838-6967.

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2009 HYUNDAI ACCENT GLS Nice little car that’s great on gas and affordable. Come and take it for a drive.

$12,880

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Cars - Sports & Imports

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2008 PONTIAC VIBE Very clean car with low km’s and lots of room for the family or hobbies.

$14,992

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2007 FORD FOCUS SE One owner, local vehicle, well cared for and in great shape. If you need a reliable car, this is it.

$7436

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1991 Mercedes Benz 300E 2.6L, blue, 4dr, 161,000k, in excellent cond. asking $4000 obo. Call Jerry 250-542-4440 1998 Acura Integra, 1.8L, V4, 4spd, auto, loaded, great cond., must sell, $5000 obo. 250-826-6311, 250-801-6511 1998 BMW 540I, fully loaded, pwer, htd lthr, cd, mint cond, must sell. $12,500 obo. 250826-6311, 250-801-6511 1998 Z3 BMW 2.8L Roadster, Convertible, auto, 98,000mi. great condition $12,000 OBO (250)558-5482 Vernon 2000 Mercedes 230 SLK, 140,000 kms, excl cond., ask $16,000 obo. 250-469-4056 2004 VW Passat Wagon, 5spd, great cond/drive/gas mileage, roof rack, grey ext & black cloth int, 125,000kms, $10,999. 250-558-5045 2006 MAZDA 6 Sport GT - 1 owner, Metallic Grey, Sunroof & Spoiler - only 59,000 km. Great car for that special Grad. Compare to dealer listings up to $18,900. Our price a bargain at $13,900. Phone 250-763-1595. 2006 Toyota Corolla, 44,000k, auto, new tires, sunroof, spoiler, exc. cond. $13,900 obo. (250)542-4115 AT A CLICK of a mouse, www.BCLocalBiz.com is your local source to over 300,000 businesses!

Motorcycles 2004 Yamaha FJR 1300cc Sport touring bike, great cond. low kms, $8000 obo. 250-9382708 $AVE E-SCOOTER $ALE *Brand New* E-Scooters $779 Kids Dirtbike/ATV Start@$299 Adult@$1499 Buggy,UTV,etc www.KDMSports.com 1-866-203-0906/250-863-1123

1976 Ford Class C Motorhome 460 motor, 246,000 miles. $5800. 250-765-4387 1984 20’ 5th Wheel, mint cond. $3200 obo 250-7684634. 1986 26’ Ford Citation, Class C MH, 136,000kms, sleeps 6, fridge, stove, oven, awning, roof & dash air, great shape. $10,000 obo. 250-308-8309. 1988 Vangaurd 28’ MH. 350 Ford chassis. Only 46,000 kms. New fridge, starter & tires, canopy, dual air, power plant. Very clean, sleeps 6. 14mpg on hwy. 250-860-4102. $14,000 obo 1991 26’ Holiday Rambler 5th Wheel. Mint, Aluma Frame strong & lite, 5330lbs., solid oak cbnts., tinted windows, qu. bed $7900obo. 250-460-0043 1992 Toyota Winnebego, 79,000 orig miles, premium cond., $11,000. 250-765-2727 1995 Class A 32’ Winnabago MH., slps. 6, immac. cond., new 454 engine w/2000k’s not reconditioned, loaded, self contained, 4k generator, Blue Ox towbar, new TV, selling due to health, $31,500. 250769-3293 1995 Flair Class A 25’ GM 454 under 100,000k’s, well equip’ed. rebuilt tranny, new Michelin tires, 4000 gen., trojan batteries, 2000 Prace inverter, 2 Simmons solar panels, Blue Ox towing hitch.Sleeps 4 Too many options to mention. $24,900 obo. Call 250-769-2158 2000 Vanguard, 22.5’, V10 Trident eng., 118k’s., solar panel, awning, hitch, etc. ex. cond., $23,900.obo. 250-768-7304 2004 20’ Adventurer MH, c/w Honda 3000 generator, new awning, 100,000k’s, exc.cond. $26,500. 250-558-4641, 250540-4641. 2006 34’ Travel Trailer keystone copper canyon, 12’ super slide, entertain. centre exc. cond. $17,500. 250-938-4149 2006 CITATION SUPREME TRUCK CAMPER 10’8”. Power Jacks, Polar Pkg, A/C, Range, Oven, Large Fridge, M/W, Queen Bed, Toilet, Shower, Sink. Gently Used and ORIGINAL OWNER. $19,900. OFFERS. Call: 778478-1214. 2008- 26’ Spree KZ Trailer exc. cond., queen bed, tip out elect. awning, ext. warranty. $25,500 Call 250-764-1937 2009 MONTANA 3400RL 5TH WHEEL. 38FT.long. 4 sliders completely loaded pkg. with all the extras. highjacker auto slide hitch $58,000 call 250768-5186 or cell 250-718-5186 27’ Travelair 5th wheel, 1994, awning, air, new roof in ‘09, excellent cond., non-smoking, $8000 obo. 250-768-8355 OUTDOOR fenced storage, Lower Mission area, $40/mo. 250-212-5657 Larry Hayes

Recreational/Sale 37ft Commander by Triple E 8L GMC workhorse w/Allison trans, 3-slides, 2 solar panels dual a/c, 5700kms, 5 year extended warranty, like new 250-494-9683 5th wheel. 2000 Corsair, 26’, 1lrg slide, mint cond. $18,900. 5th wheel hitch, Reese, 16k, $700. 5th wheel locking tailgate, off of ‘07 Silverado truck, $300. 250-491-4176 8’11” Snowbird camper, mint cond. open ﬂoor plan, c/w electric jacks, fantastic fan/awning, $11,500. 250-3089944 TRAILER, 13’, f/s, furnace, very lite for V6, super shape must see $3500. 250-7682089 & 250-863-7372

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2006 NISSAN X-TERRA Very nice SUV with only 59,000kms. Come and se for yourself.

$24,762

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SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equipment. $3.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288

Sport Utility Vehicle 04 Jeep Grand Cherokee Excellent cond. Loaded 70500km Orig. Owner, V8 Quadra Drive. $13,950 Black book lists $15,050 Evenings & Weekends (250)861-9049 1992 Toyota Prado, 4cyl turbo diesel, auto, 100,000kms, as new cond., great economy, unbeatable off road capability. $11,000. 250-878-1441 1998 Honda CRV Ex. eternal blue auto. real time 4 wheel dr. power windows locks & mirrors keyless entry, cd player alloy wheels roof rack door visors hitch & wiring and more.$5639 Steve-(250)6812750 1999 Honda CRV, exc/cond, low kms, 183,000kms, silver w/dark gray interior, $8900.obo. 250-558-8611

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CUISINE from Jude’s kitchen B.C. Beef Day It’s not difficult to support something like B.C. Beef Day, so even though this is a bit after-the-fact, since it was June 2, here are some suggestions for a belated celebration of this province’s ranching community. I mean, why not extend it to the whole month of June? After all, beef is terrific on the barbecue, and everyone’s revving up for some meat cooked over an open flame and is dusting off that outside grill for the summer, right? If not, perhaps the Italian meatballs will suit you better. They sure were good anyway. This year’s beef day was celebrated with a barbecue at the legislature in Victoria, but Agriculture Minister Steve Thomson said he hoped everyone around the province would make sure to buy B.C. beef wherever they ate or shopped. The ranching industry cooked at that barbecue, but you’ll have to cook the following recipes yourself! Hopefully the province and the industry can put together a B.C. Beef Day next year as well, or a B.C. Beef month, to promote what is a $250 million industry in this province, and one that has been around for a century. Lean beef contains 14 essential nutrients to keep your body healthy and strong, and it is an excellent source of protein, zinc, iron and Vitamin B12. Beef lends itself well to pairings with some of the big, chewy red VQA wines now available from local wineries, so try a merlot or shiraz/ syrah or a cabernet sauvignon or meritage wine with it. If you enjoy my weekly food column, you might be interested in the upcoming publication of Jude's Kitchen by the Okanagan Institute. To reserve your copy, go to www.judiesteeves.com JUDIE STEEVES / CAPITAL NEWS

Moroccan Beef Brochettes This recipe from the B.C. Cattlemen’s Association features a zingy lemon dressing that works as a 3-for-1 bonus: you get a marinade for the meat, dressing for a couscous side dish and a dipping sauce for the brochettes. You could use flank steak, sirloin tip or strip loin steaks instead of the top sirloin. Just make sure that it’s B.C. beef! Try Mission Hill Family Estate’s 2007 Syrah S.L.C. with this and you’ll love the dark, plummy richness with its exotic hint of spice. 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 green onions, thinly sliced 1/4 c. (50 ml) minced fresh cilantro grated rind and juice of 1 lemon 2 tbsp. (30 mL) mild curry paste 4 tsp. (20 ml) olive oil 1 tbsp (15 ml) minced ginger root pinch of salt 1 lb. (500 g) top sirloin grilling steak 1 c. (250 ml) whole wheat couscous 1 sweet red pepper 1 green pepper 1/2 c. (125 ml) low-fat plain yogurt

Trim meat and cut into one-inch cubes. Cut peppers into 1 1/2-inch chunks. Combine 1/2 cup (125 ml) water, minced garlic, sliced green onions, minced cilantro, grated lemon rind and juice, curry paste, olive oil, minced fresh ginger root and salt. Remove about 1/2 cup (125 ml) and set aside. In a large sealable freezer bag, toss beef with remaining mixture and refrigerate for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare couscous according to package directions, using 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) water; stir in 1/4 cup (50 ml) of the reserved dressing. Set aside. Alternately thread beef and pepper chunks onto skewers, discarding the marinade. Grill or broil brochettes using mediumhigh heat for five minutes per side or until medium-rare. Meanwhile, stir remaining reserved dressing into yogurt for a dipping sauce. Serve grilled brochettes with couscous and dipping sauce. Makes 8 brochettes or 4 servings.

Den's Meatballs & Spag Sauce He is Italian, so maybe that’s why these are so good. Bake them instead of frying them: less fat and less mess. We had a glass of Mission Hill’s 2007 Reserve Merlot with this and it was a fantastic match, but so would the full-bodied 2007 Cabernet Merlot with its fruity, berry flavours. 1 lb. (454 g) lean ground beef 1 garlic clove 1 egg 1/4 c. (60 ml) oat bran 1/4 c. (60 ml) ketchup 2 tbsp. (30 ml) parmesan cheese 10 drops tobasco 1 tbsp. (15 ml) fresh oregano 1/2 tsp. (2 ml) worcestershire sauce 1/4 tsp. (1 ml) salt 1/4 tsp. (1 ml) pepper Pre-heat oven to 350 F. Mince garlic and oregano, grate parmesan and combine all ingredients in a bowl. Roll into meatballs or just use a spoon to dab spoonfuls onto a baking sheet.

Bake for 20 minutes. Makes 2-3 dozen.

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You can make substitutions in this sauce to adjust it to your taste. 1 large onion 1 large garlic clove 8 whole mushrooms 1/2 green pepper 14 oz. (398 ml) tin of tomatoes 14 oz. (398 ml) tin of tomato sauce 2 tbsp. (30 ml) fresh oregano salt and pepper, to taste Chop onion and sweet pepper and mince garlic and fresh oregano. Soften onion in a pot over medium heat in a drizzle of olive oil. Add minced garlic and mushrooms and cook for a minute or two. Add tomatoes and tomato sauce and bring to bubbling. Add green pepper and oregano. Turn the heat down to a simmer and cook for an hour or so. Season to taste. Serves 3-4.

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A $117,000 plan to revitalize and redevelop Westbank Centre is now underway, with council hiring Vancouver-based Urban Forum Associates to spearhead the longawaited work. The planning firm has been asked to review existing plans for the neighbourhood, including the official community plan, plus statistical and background information on the urban core of the municipality. West Kelowna planning manager Nancy Henderson said Urban Forum would also be asked to develop streetscape specifications, amenity zoning for developers to adhere to and to establish design guidelines for the Westbank area. The company must consult extensively with Westbank business owners and the general public and other partner groups with a stake in Westbank, including the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and BC Transit. Urban Forum would also be asked to come up with a vision for the general public and investors to bank on. The end result would be a comprehensive report, with very specific short and long-term, prioritized and cost estimated recommendations for action, said Henderson. The planning manager added that she and her staff were very comfortable recommending council hire Urban Forums, after checking into the work the company had done in Vancouver and New Westminster.

“One thing that was very important to me was their ability to stay on time, take direction and work very independently to take information received from staff and the public and turn it around and deliver it in a timely manner.” Council was unanimous in awarding the contract to Urban Forum; however, not before Mayor Doug Findlater questioned the timing of the plan. “The deadline on this is June 2011, that’s a year,” said Findlater. “I would sure like to see us bring it back in six months or nine months instead of a year out.” Findlater said there is a sense of urgency surrounding several issues in Westbank. “One, bus rapid transit, we’ve got external agencies breathing down our neck to start to move on that and identify areas for transit exchanges.” Findlater also noted potential grants were available to help implement pieces of the plan, but some funding offers would expire before next June. Findlater also noted the two, one-way sections of Highway 97 through Westbank, known as the couplet, needed to be addressed sooner rather than later. The mayor said that’s because a number of properties are up for sale in Westbank Centre at the moment. “There a number of them that are ripe for development: Some vacant lots, some little hous-

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leader. He has the district’s best interests in all of his decisions. Giving back the raise earlier this year cemented the fact he has integrity. Luciw: Keeps current on issues, is an excellent lobbyist, is articulate, rarely stifles debate and must be commended for returning a $2,600 raise during economically challenging times. He needs to tone down his grand standing.

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A-, 86 per cent. Brotherton: Pulled a divided council into a working-together council, not an easy feat. Lobbies well, is accessible and remains affable, even in testy situations. Sometimes allows too much debate, both on council and publicly. Aguiar: Listens to people in West Kelowna on issues such as water in Upper Glenrosa, tries to keep a lid on spending and keeps council on task. Folkard: A very good

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B+, 81 per cent. Brotherton: Understands money matters, business and development, but also has a strong environmental stance to provide balance. Listens to public, but needs to be careful to discern between general good and special interest groups. Aguiar: Ophus has a vision for improving West Kelowna. Needs to keep to the point when speaking. Folkard: Doesn’t pretend to know everything. Knows his strengths though––business and development––and works to them. Has potential to be a great leader in the future, just needs to develop his public speaking skills. Luciw: Fiscally conservative, a voice for business, strong believer in West Kelowna’s potential and very pro-development. Needs to focus more on human impacts of development. Rambles

B, 79 per cent. Brotherton: Caught up quickly on community issues, Articulate but appears ready to spend heavily. Good with sound bites for press but leaves you wondering if there is substance behind the sound bites. Aguiar: Stays up to date with issues. Comes straight to the point when speaking. Folkard: Gets the highest grade from me and deserves it. When he speaks people listen because he’s not just talking for the sake of it. Wellspoken and knows the issues most relevant to the community. Always a good interview, always knowledgeable and well informed about issues; could make a good future mayor. Luciw: Got up to speed very quickly, surpassing other colleagues in grasping issues. Gets to the point quickly. Stands behind his opinions even if they’re unpopular and asks questions other councillors miss. Comes across as gruff and unapproachable but is actually quite affable.

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B-, 70 per cent. Brotherton: Good money sense and background. Could do more talking to bolster his opinion in debates.

Aguiar: I really had a problem commenting on Milsom, as he is usually pretty quiet; needs to speak up more. Folkard: Very nice but, in my opinion, could easily be replaced on council; seems to know issues but doesn’t add new info or ideas; needs to pick a side and get off the proverbial fence. Luciw: Blossoming; grade will likely get higher each year; business-like; smart approach to money; seems to be bringing up more pertinent issues as time passes; however, he’s not quite there yet, allowing his nerves to seemingly get the best of him.

rails council with questions and ideas that could have used some forethought and/or research. Folkard: Spends a lot of time discussing issues, unfortunately her words don’t always seem relevant to the topic at hand; a leader, but needs to pick her spots on certain issues; has too much to say sometimes for the sake of saying it. Luciw: Fiscally conservative; tough when it comes to new developments fitting in with existing neighbourhoods; eager to help those who need to fight municipal hall; however, her opposition to almost everything comes across as shtick, rather than purposeful debate.

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B-, 70 per cent. Brotherton: Careful not to spend excessively; growing in knowledge but there’s still a learning curve; and there’s still a big trust issue because of how she started out as aggressively join-Kelowna. Aguiar: Listens to constituents, but often de-

speaks. I feel like I’m listening to the inside of her brain most of the time, with a bunch of ums and ahs. She’s a one or two-issue councillor. Luciw: Started to shine on the secondary suite issue, being a champion for those who oppose blanket zoning; a strong advocate for pet causes like water and library services, which could easily be forgotten in a municipality with so many pressing issues; needs to let go of procedural concerns and peripheral issues and focus on pertinent matters.

C+, 69 per cent. Brotherton: Knows how to do research and is devoted to community service; looks at bigpicture issues; needs to work on clear articulation of ideas. Aguiar: Not afraid to speak her mind whether the issue is on a proposed lakeshore land swap or secondary suites; brings in her previous experience on water and library boards. Folkard: This is a tough one for me. I like her, but can’t get any audio from her and that really irks me! She needs to take her time and think things out before she

C+, 65 per cent. Brotherton: Owns trust of community from public service; seems fusty in debates and sometimes loses himself in the trees rather than seeing the forest. Aguiar: Polite and soft-spoken gentleman who doesn’t say much unless it is complimentary. Folkard: In all my time of going to council I have never heard anything relevant or controversial from him. He is a good man but shouldn’t be on council anymore; very polite though. Luciw: Kind-spirited; polite; dedicated; has a history serving on the regional district, but inconveniently forgets past decisions of the regional board, which contributed

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Tennis pro apprehensive about district taking over area tennis courts Jason Luciw STAFF REPORTER

Lakeview Heights Tennis Club pro Rosie Schaich said she’s concerned West Kelowna is ill prepared to take control of the tennis courts at Anders Park in Lakeview Heights this summer. Schaich, a member of the club since 1986 and

tennis instructor since 2002, said that the municipality would be taking over eight very well cared for courts. Her club takes great pride in the condition of the courts and the Lakeview Irrigation District, which owns the courts, has done a great job maintaining them, said Schaich.

She said she couldn’t help but wonder if the municipality will care as much. The District of West Kelowna plans to set aside $32,000 over five years for the maintenance of more than a dozen tennis courts throughout the municipality as part of its parks and recreation master plan. West Kelow-

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na said it would also seek matching funds from partner groups. However, Schaich said that kind of money wouldn’t cover upkeep of the Lakeview courts, noting each one would cost at least $10,000, just to lay down new asphalt. Such repairs would likely be needed within the next few years, she said. However, according to West Kelowna director of administration Marnie Manders, users of the courts will be consulted this summer. The municipality’s new parks and recreation master plan has a section dealing specifically with those assets being transferred from the Lakeview Irrigation District to the District of West Kelowna on July 1. “In the parks and rec master plan there is actually a separate piece that Lakeview Irrigation District has authorized to do a master plan for the Lakeview Heights (assets).” Those assets include the tennis courts, the ball hockey/basket ball courts, the soccer pitch and the Lakeview Heights Community Hall, all located at Anders Park. The plan would also

address the assets at Issler Park on Hayman Road including the ball diamond. “That’s all due to be complete by the end of summer, in about a September time frame,” said Manders. “Users of the Lakeview systems will be contacted to provide input into the LID components of the plan.” Meanwhile, Manders explained why the Lakeview Irrigation District’s parks and recreation assets would be transferred over July 1, the rest of the irrigation district’s assets are not to be transferred over until Dec. 31. “We’re saying these really have nothing to do with the big water system transfer so let’s look at all of these little pieces that we can take earlier and move them over so we’re not dealing with everything on Dec. 31,” said Manders. The timing works better for parks and rec staff, she explained. “With the transition effective July 1, we would be able to take that on at this point in time when our ice season is slow and we’re not setting up other programs in conjunction with the school year,” Manders told council during a meeting Tuesday

afternoon. At that meeting, council also agreed it would leave LID water rates structures alone for three years, after it takes control of the system Dec. 31. The municipality said it would do the same for Westbank Irrigation District, which transfers over on the same date. Rate structures in the former West Kelowna Estates, Sunnyside and Pritchard Drive systems, which are already under municipal control, would also be left alone for the three-year period, said chief financial officer Jim Zaffino. After the three-year period, staff would review the rates and bring any recommendations for change to council, he said. Zaffino also noted that the revenue, expenses, assets and liabilities would be kept separate for at least the three years as well. Mayor Doug Findlater said even after three years, there’s no guarantee the assets of the various water districts would be combined. “I’m glad to see this and I believe this is consistent with, and perhaps they wanted longer, what the irrigation district

NOTICE TO DISTRICT OF WEST KELOWNA PROPERTY OWNERS Tax notices for properties within the District of West Kelowna have now been mailed. If you have not yet received your notice, please contact the Tax Staff at Municipal Hall (778-797-8860) New owners are responsible for the 2010 taxes and should make sure that the taxes are paid by the deadline of July 7th. If you have recently purchased your home and are claiming a Homeowners Grant, proof of ownership may be required. If you taxes are to be paid by your mortgage company or through our PRE-AUTHORIZED PAYMENT PLAN and if you are eligible for a Home Owner Grant, please insure your grant is claimed by July 7th. You may claim your grant in person at the Tax Department in the foyer of Municipal Hall, at most ﬁnancial institutions or, new for this year, you can claim your grant online through our website. Please visit www.districtofwestkelowna.ca, select “ONLINE SERVICE” and follow the instructions. Payments and Home Owner Grant applications must be received by the District by the close of business (4:30 PM) on July 7th, 2010 in order to avoid a penalty of 10%. Postmarks are not accepted as proof of payment date.

boards were asking for (after) dissolution,” Findlater said. “We’re not even saying they will be combined at a later date. We’ll simply look at the issue three years down the line.” Coun. Carol Zanon also noted that the minimum three year waiting period made sense because Lakeview and Westbank Irrigation Districts are currently at very different stages of implementing metered water systems and rates. She also noted it would give the municipality time to complete a master water plan over the next year or more. “I think this will be a win/win for everybody,” Zanon stated.

Sewer project back on A tiny portion of West Kelowna’s massive sewer expansion project is moving forward again after minor delays. Council awarded a $394,765 contract to TT Contractors this week to extend sewers from Westbank Centre into Pineridge Place, behind George Pringle Elementary School and Westbank Town Centre Park. There are 25 homes on Pineridge Place. The work was expected to proceed earlier this year, however, West Kelowna was provided a surprise federal/provincial infrastructure grant that made it necessary to put the Pineridge project on hold temporarily. The sudden influx of infrastructure money came with a March 31, 2011, deadline, meaning the municipality had to press forward with sewers for Gates Road, Hudson Road and McGinnis Road first. With those three projects now underway, the district can resume work on the Pineridge project, which is covered under a different grant, with a later deadline. Also covered under the more lenient grant are Dunbarton Road, Webber Road north Boucherie Road north, Thacker Road north and Hayman Road. Work on those subdivisions will get underway in 2011 and 2012.

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It’s one thing to break the rules but another to make an excuse

his week ICBC offered up a very revealing picture of our collective psyche. It didn’t have anything to do with insurance rates car crashes or even how many of us squish marmots as we drive down Highway 97. Instead, what it was about was our response to the recent ban on cell phone use. Rather than simply list how many fines have been levied, ICBC took it upon itself (through police officers I’m guessing) to provide us with a compelling list of excuses from the 8,000 people nabbed for using their cell phones while driving. The excuses ranged from young drivers say-

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Karin Wilson ing it was their mom calling to older male drivers saying it was their wife. No word on what’s happening when husbands call, but I digress. Other excuses were “I’m a better driver than most people,” and “it’s my first time.” But that’s not much solace to anyone if the car ends up in an accident. What I like about this way of getting out the information is that it forces

us to look deeper into our own behaviour. I used to think that I wasn’t providing excuses, but rather explanations when I looked back on the years I spent being persistently late getting to the work. What I didn’t want to do was take responsibility for my actions. Instead, I preferred to either blame what I thought were “stupid rules” or ignore perhaps the most important fact of all—I hated my job. Those were the days when I was a long way from living my passion. I was in my 20s, frustrated about having obtained a university degree and wondering why I was working as a secretary at

an insurance office. I shake my head when I think about it. There couldn’t be a worse place for someone like me. But rather than admit, and even honour, the bigger truth, I preferred to come up with excuses for my behaviour that so clearly broadcast what everyone else knew. I didn’t want to be there— on any level. This is more than simply a case of good etiquette. It’s a spiritual principle. Ralph Waldo Emerson points out that the truth of who we are is always shining through. When we try to put on masks and make ourselves into something

we’re not, the rest of the world glitches on us. They may not be able to put their finger on it, but something simply doesn’t feel right. And ultimately a level of trust is gone. Making excuses is one of those things we do when we’re out of integrity with ourselves. We lie, we blame, we say the rules and regulations are stupid. We try to find some kind of mental wiggle room in our effort to overcome what psychologists like to call cognitive dissonance. In short, we’re trying to find balance with ourselves, and offering an excuse is a reflection of that effort. What I like about ICBC’s approach is that it doesn’t blame humans for

Despite plan moving ahead, questions remain Westbank from C1 es and some small businesses. It would seem to me that if we were going to do something about the couplet as a part of this we would need to do something about that fairly quickly. If land is sold and people come forward with proposals for development we would need to know about traffic patterns and setbacks in the future.” Coun. Duane Ophus also questioned whether the consultants could bring forward interim recommendations on issues like beautification before they delivered the final plan to council. He noted council didn’t want to spend

money for beautification in the 2010 budget and potentially go off in some wrong direction for Westbank.

“And we don’t want to go through another year next year, having done nothing, in my opinion, in the Westbank Centre.”

Coun. Rosalind Neis added her hope that Urban Forum would look beyond its backyard when making recommendations

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Tarps shroud welcome signs Welcome to West Kelowna signs alongside Highway 97 are set to be unveiled later this month. Work has been underway on the signs for more than two weeks, one located north of Glenrosa Road and the other located south of Boucherie Road. The curved silhouette of the roadside markers can now be made out under giant blue tarps that cover the signage as motorists were able to sneak peaks as finishing touches were put on the signs throughout the week. Solar-powered lights, which will illuminate the signage at night, also started to be installed within the last few days. Council approved the welcome

signage in February, budgeting up to $30,000 for the two roadside markers. Council also later approved another $7,500 for the solar-powered lights. The signs will sit on a cement base, surrounded by stonework. The placards will be made of aluminum and parts will be covered in vinyl made to resemble wood. The District of West Kelowna turned down a plan in November to use real would because the price tag was estimated at more than $118,000. Meanwhile, a date for the unveiling was tentatively set for June 18, although the district was unable to confirm that date before press deadline.

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Local councillor returns home with a fistful of new ideas Jason Luciw STAFF REPORTER

She may have been unintentionally sidetracked at one point, but that didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stop Coun. Carol Zanon from making the most of a municipally funded trip to Toronto last month. Zanon attended the Federation of Canadian Municipalities annual conference on councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s behalf, returning from the annual conference brimming with ideas that she

Carol Zanon believes would be worth council and municipal staffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s consideration.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The theme of the conference was strong cities, strong communities, and strong Canada. It was made up of seminars, study tours, planning sessions, workshops, and I attended all of the above, plus the trade show.â&#x20AC;? However, she mentioned how she ended up on the wrong bus for one of the study tours. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought I was going to see some cute little houses redone in the neighbourhood of Hyde

Park and I ended up going to the projects,â&#x20AC;? said Zanon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was kind of a little bit, I thought at first, an intimidating place.â&#x20AC;? However, Zanon said the experience actually turned out to be a very positive one. Discussions focused on community policing and youth outreach programs, including a project where kids were asked to participate in painting neighbourhood murals.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;There was not one piece of graffiti visible in that whole project because of the intertwining of the school board, policing and the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;kind of a guideline for some things we could consider here in future,â&#x20AC;? said Zanon. Zanon said other tours focused on waterfront revitalization and business improvement areas, allowing Zanon to bring back potential tips for West Kelownaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s waterfront plan and Westbank

Centre plan, which are now underway. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The BIAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s generate lots of money. Money is spent on sidewalks, beautification, marketing, promotional campaigns, street festivals (and) crime fighting strategies.â&#x20AC;? Zanon said each business improvement area she toured also focused heavily on artists and artisans and park development. Zanon explained that she also picked up on a

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Developer takes exception to hearing tally Jason Luciw STAFF REPORTER

Tallus Ridge developers say they have more support for their latest round of rezoning applications than a public hearing last week made it seem. Tallus Ridge project manager Kelsey Ramsden said she accepted that 10 people spoke against plans for low-density multifamily rezoning during a public hearing last week, while only two spoke in favour. However, she said that the numbers nearly break even when letters are also taken into account, with the totals shifting to 13 people in favour of rezon-

ing and 14 against. Ramsden also noted that 14 opponents isn’t actually a whole lot, considering more than 100 people own property in Tallus Ridge. Ramsden said she felt a recent story in the Capital News focused too heavily on the reasons people opposed applications for low-density multi-family development in Tallus Ridge and she wanted the opportunity to highlight what some of the letters of support had to say. Ramsden said several letters were from people who did not yet live in the development, but who wanted the opportunity to live in Tallus Ridge.

“I was surprised in some respects by people who don’t live in our neighbourhood saying they have an interest in living here. They work in West Kelowna and want to live here as well, but haven’t found the product they’re looking for elsewhere in the community.” Ramsden said lowdensity multi-family development, like townhouses, would give young professionals and empty nesters the opportunity to move into a neighbourhood that so many people find beautiful. “Yes, there are many condos and townhouses near town centres as some people expressed at the

public hearing, but not everyone wants to live in an urban centre or a high density building. Some want to live in a townhouse or a 20-unit building in a nice, quiet neighbourhood.” Not everyone can afford a $500,000 house and not everybody wants a yard, she added. Ramsden also wanted to emphasize the environmental benefits of low-density multi-family development, adding that it allows developers to offer more parks and natural space. “The site coverage on a single-family zone is 60 per cent where with multifamily it’s only 30 per

cent.” Ramsden said she was thankful for a letter of support from Shannon Lake resident Deborah Greaves, who understood the tradeoff. “I have come to see that single family residential housing is a tremendous land gobbler,” wrote Greaves. “Clustering housing in buildings that use less land allows opportunities to conserve natural space and cultivate land for wildlife areas and parks.” Meanwhile, council is tentatively scheduled to consider third reading for the low-density multifamily rezoning in Tallus Ridge June 22.

Council tightens public hearing rules Public ly.

Get your letters in ear-

That’s the primary message coming out of changes made to West Kelowna council’s public hearing policy this week. Council said it wants all letters that are to be considered at public hearings to be sent to the municipality the day before the event, so staff can get the documentation on the public agenda, ensuring nothing is missed. Residents who don’t get their letters in on time would be asked to present their views verbally during the public hearing

the next day, along with all those who choose to speak at the meeting. Chief administrative officer Jason Johnson said the intent is to ensure that council gets all the information it is meant to receive before the close of the public hearing because once the hearing closes, council can, by law, receive no more public input on a rezoning application. “At the most recent public hearing, we did have a submission that came in right at the time of the meeting. It was about 18 pages and it was good

information. But it didn’t copy correctly,” said Johnson. “So the intent is to make sure it’s presented by that individual so that council receives it in its entirety to give it careful consideration.” However, council decided it would give residents more time to get their letters in the day before, extending the deadline from noon to 4 p.m. Another change in the policy deals with council’s expectations for attendees’ behaviour, explained planning manager Nancy Henderson.

“To refrain from heckling, jeering, bringing signs in and that sort of conduct.” Mayor Doug Findlater typically reminds residents at the beginning of public hearings to refrain from booing, applause or other outbursts. The policy also prohibits inappropriate language, other expressions of emotion, outbursts or criticisms aimed at individuals or groups whether in favour of, or opposition to, any particular application or argument. jluciw@kelownacapnews.com

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ragedy has hit our community twice in less than a week. On June 2, a Grade 11 Westside girl was killed by a Grade 10 Westside girl at a house party in Peachland. Less than a week later, on June 8, a Westside intersection saw the death of a motorist by a wayward transport truck. Both incidents are heart-breaking. Two beautiful human beings, both of whom were loved dearly, were lost. Both incidents were absolutely senseless. But that’s where the similarities end. The death of the teen has sparked outrage by some against the girl who is accused in the case and towards the criminal justice system that granted her bail. And it has sent shock waves through our community. The car crash, while burned into the hearts and minds of those who suffered the loss, has already been forgotten by many. That discrepancy is

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Paul Hergott outrageous to me. Is it because one was a road accident? I detest the word “accident” when used in the context of a car crash. The word suggests an unlucky set of circumstances—the realization of an acceptable risk that we take every day when we get into our vehicles. The transport truck became wayward after a left-turning vehicle tried to turn in its path. Perhaps the truck failed to stop for a yellow or red light. Perhaps the fault lies with the left turning vehicle. Perhaps it is a combination of the two. Whatever the case, an innocent motorist, in a vehicle waiting to merge onto the highway, was killed. Possibly, that death

could have been easily avoided had the other motorists involved taken their driving responsibilities seriously. I suggest that it is a choice we take when we get behind the wheel, and every time we approach an intersection. Are we going to drive aggressively or defensively? Are we going to pay close attention to what’s going on or are we going to drive in auto-pilot? The thing is, it’s a choice that so few of us take seriously. We have become desensitized to car crashes and their aftermaths. Car crashes, referred to and thought of as “accidents,” are acceptable in our world. I ask for the forgiveness of the motorists who caused this death. They don’t need to feel worse than they already do, and any comparison between that crash and the teen’s death in Peachland has got to be very, very hurtful. My purpose, by comparing and contrasting

those two events is to scrape through the deep crust of desensitization. I want this motorist’s death to hurt all of us, not just those loved ones left behind, and not just those whose actions may have lead to the the death. I want a festering, raw, wound that never heals. I want that wound to remind us, every second of the time that we are behind the wheel, that we are making choices and we can make a difference with those choices. Those motorists are the norm, not the exception. In this community, where we have chosen to live and work and raise our families, I challenge us all to make negligent driving the exception. This column is intended to provide general information about injury claims. It is not a substitute for retaining a lawyer to provide legal advice specifically pertaining to your case. Paul Hergott is a lawyer at Hergott Law in West Kelowna. paul@hlaw.ca

▼ TRAFFIC

Three-vehicle collision kills one A 33-year-old West Kelowna man is dead after a collision earlier this week at Highway 97 and Westlake Road. The man was killed early Tuesday evening when his Toyota sedan was hit by a semi truck, which had just collided with a pick-up. Around 6 p.m., a northbound black Ford

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Our long-standing addiction to oil has always been messy

he explosion on BP’s Deepwater Horizon platform in the Gulf of Mexico and subsequent uncontrolled release of millions of litres of oil a day is a monumental disaster. But why are we surprised? Oil drilling and transportation are not like brain surgery; they involve brute technology to obtain and move crude oil, and oil is slopped around in this process every day. Over the years, numerous major spills have occurred on land, from drilling platforms at sea, and after collisions and breakups of ships.

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Stuff happens: earthquakes, accidents, storms, tides, icebergs, and of course, human error. What can we learn from the disaster in the Gulf of Mexico? First, there’s no such thing as a “foolproof” technology because, as the computer Hal in the movie 2001: A Space Odyssey knew, the biggest threat to a mission is a fallible, imperfect human being. We should also learn that relying so heavily on non-renewable fossil fuels for most of our energy needs carries numerous risks, from devastating spills to catastrophic climate change. In 1979, I hosted a program called Tankerbomb that warned of the hazards of supertanker traffic from Alaska past the treacherous B.C. coast. A decade later, the Exxon Valdez spill confirmed that warning. More recently, a ferry,

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That’s why coastal First Nations are unanimous in their opposition to the proposed Enbridge pipeline to transport oil from the Alberta tar sands to the West Coast where it would be loaded onto ships. The possibility of a tanker accident is too great a risk to their communities and fishing grounds.

Supertankers are huge, up to 300 metres in length, and can haul enough energy to fuel a small city. It takes three kilometres and 14 minutes for such a vessel going at full speed to stop and reverse direction. Although most newer supertankers are equipped with double hulls to reduce the threat of a spill in the event of a collision, many ships still sport single hulls. Corporations don’t focus enough on prevention nor do they consider victims of their accidents a high priority. The Exxon Valdez spill led to litigation by several citizens’ groups, including fishers, tour guides, and First Nations. The courts awarded them money, but the oil company appealed numerous decisions. During almost two decades of stalling, Exxon continued to earn record profits.

Supertanker accidents and the Gulf spill reveal how little attention is paid to prevention. As oil continues to gush from the deep-sea well in the Gulf, BP’s response has been pathetic. We have to plan in exquisite detail for any exigency, not play fast and loose with our claims of having everything under control. And we really must start shifting from fossil fuels to cleaner renewable energy sources. We can all do our part as well by conserving energy and by reducing our reliance on cars. Here in Canada, we can let our leaders know that we’re counting on them to make sure our oceans and coastlines are protected from catastrophes like the one in the Gulf of Mexico. with Faisal Moola David Suzuki is a scientist and broadcaster based in Vancouver www.davidsuzuki.org.

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by the Big Brothers/Big Sisters will continue to be available at the Asquith Road location, seven-days-a-week. “The temporary residential waste disposal and recycling centre was created because as we moved toward closing the Westside landfill, our research showed strong support from residents for continued access for the disposal of residential solid waste materials,” said Smith. “Coinciding with the new days of operation for the waste disposal centre, we’ll no longer bury garbage that’s dropped off in the landfill. Instead, it, along with all the other materials collected, will be transported off the site for processing. The garbage, yard waste and construction wood will be taken to the City of Kelowna Glenmore Landfill, which will be the only active landfill for the Central Okanagan.” The regional district’s consultant is finalizing the extensive details of a final

closure plan for the Westside Landfill. It’ll outline ongoing environmental monitoring and responsibilities for the next 25 years. It’ll also detail capping, site topography, drainage and landscaping. Once received it’ll be presented to the regional board for consideration and then will be submitted to the Ministry of Environment for approval. Those responding to the questionnaire available online and during the recent open houses were given an opportunity to suggest future uses for the closed landfill, given ministry restrictions for building and development. Almost two-thirds supported consideration of developing a park on the landfill in the future. The 2009 Westside landfill concept closure plan suggested that once the landfill was closed, it would be capped and covered with soil suitable for seeding with native grasses and other natural vegetation.

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A Mount Boucherie Secondary bull rider has earned a chance to hang on during the B.C. High School Rodeo Championships this weekend in Merritt. A season of rodeo for Peachland’s Nik Smith put him in the South Region season leader position. Smith pulled down a 68-point ride during competition in Valemount. The ride left Smith with a mild concussion that required medical attention, a second-place finish for the rodeo and lead position for the year. His mom, Kim Smith, said Nik started riding steers at the age of seven, and graduated to riding bulls a year ago. His most recent competition was in Valemont but he has travelled all over B.C. to com-

pete in rodeo. Smith said her son began riding horses when he was just four-years-old and started competing in the rodeos when he was seven. His choice of event is a difficult one. Smith said bull riders begin on 700-pound steers, eventually ending up on bulls that can weigh more than 1,800 pounds. For practice, Nik has a couple of apparatus he has welded together, including a spinning barrel and a bucking barrel. He also travels to Merritt two to three times a week for actual bullriding practice. “You don’t just go and jump on, there’s practicing and conditioning.” His mom said bullriding is 80 per cent mental and 20 per cent physical, and an extremely grueling exercise. Riders have to be focused and remain posi-

tive going in. She added riders can defeat themselves by having negative thoughts as they’re headed into the chute. “They’ve got themselves beat before they ever get on the bull,” she said, pointing out riders have to go in convinced they will hang on. “You’re going in, and you’re going in hard.” She noted Nik has the support of his family and his friends, as well as his trainer. “We’re behind him as long as he wants to do it.” Nik also team ropes and takes part in other rodeo events. But his love is bull riding. “He would tell you there’s no adrenaline rush like getting on a 1,800bull.” Fellow Mount Boucherie student and rider Makwala Derikson-Hall will also com-

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showing at the provincial finals. Candace Chevallier qualified for girls cutting, breakaway roping, goat tying, team roping and holds the season lead in rodeo queen.

Jessie Bates qualified for barrel racing and pole bending, both challenging events. Glenrosa Middle School Grade 9 student Allie Sorenson will also compete in pole bend-

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▼ PHYSICAL FITNESS

Old age doesn’t have to mean a deterioration of health

s it possible that your attitude could affect your longevity or quality of life? Is there really such a thing as mind over matter? Does acting old make you old? When we were young, we thought ourselves to be invincible. Death or illness never crossed our minds. When we got a bit older and got married, our parents and bankers told us we should have wills prepared and we snickered to ourselves that it certainly wasn’t anything we needed to think about at this early stage of our lives.

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Nina Heyes Life insurance? Disability? No thanks. We were living on love alone. After attending my mother-in-law’s recent 80th birthday, I realized that the years had sure gone by quickly. I also recognized that when I met my in-laws for the first time more than 30 years ago, they were about the same age as my husband and I are

now. What really struck me was that I distinctly remember thinking how old they were. It’s all a matter of perspective because today, I don’t think 50 is old and I know of lots of 80-yearolds who exercise regularly and are extremely healthy. Several elderly people attended the 80th birthday celebration but there sure was a range of health. Some were very frail, hunched over and unsteady on their feet. A few couldn’t move about at all. I was so happy to see that there were some guests in their 70s and up

to late 80s who were spry and exuberant. These folks not only looked healthy, they acted healthy. Even their conversations were upbeat and forward thinking. Talk about twinkling eyes! I couldn’t help but make comparisons. How interesting that the conversations from the less healthy seniors revolved around negativity—everything from their own medical struggles to the demise of acquaintances and impending health crises. The fit seniors talked about future plans, outings, grandchildren and happiness.

There has to be a correlation. If your health is poor of course it is hard to be upbeat and positive but if you agree that what you think about will manifest itself, it might be prudent to visualize your good health and wellness. Rather than focusing on what we cannot control, we should surround ourselves with life, happiness and humour and keep active. My youngest son is graduating and he has his whole life ahead of him. I’m sure he doesn’t give too much thought to the dangers of pesticides or hormones in our meat. He’s not particular-

ly worried about wearing sunscreen and I honestly believe he has snowboarded without a helmet on more than one occasion. I wonder what the exact age is when we realize we are not immortal and our choices past, present and future will have consequences? If you haven’t asked any hard questions, take a second and do a quick inventory of your lifestyle. Make one or two small changes that you can live with and that will lessen your chances of getting ill. Walk every day. Drink water. Eat nutritious, properly portioned

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So, with the global economy beginning to turn around (tentatively), all those governments understandably said that they wanted some of that money back. They want to establish a fund that banks have to pay into as a protective cushion in case this whole meltdown happens again. While we have some sympathy for that position, we have one main objection to it. Canadian banks were not part of the problem. We had regulations in place which required our banks to have certain reserves on hand before they go lending. And they have to stay within those limits. We also had regulations in place prior to the global meltdown which prevented our financial institutions from getting into the subprime mortgage problem. So our banks were not able to take advantage of the same types of opportunities as other banks in other coun-

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Candles can be an interesting accent when it comes to decoration

he flickering, everchanging light that emanates from candles has warmth, charm and aroma. Decorating using candles is very romantic, soothing and cost effective. It’s a great way to calm the senses and use common cents. Candles can set a mood, and contribute to the style of a home. When choosing candles, there are three types of wax—the traditional paraffin wax, bees wax and soya. Both paraffin and bees wax will leave a dull, smoky residue on the walls, glass, and some ceramics. It is wise to not use these if you do not wash

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Sallie Ritchey or paint your walls regularly, especially if you are renting. Soya candles have come down in price considerably since they first came out. They are far superior to any other of the products out there with no residue emissions. Most soya candles are scented with essential oils, which have a healthier origin then synthetic oils. They are both sensual

and healing. The Infinite Serenity Book Store on Main Street in Westbank has books on essential oils and their healing properties. Regardless which candles you have, there are a few guidelines to keep in mind about fire safety. First, trim the wick. Trim it to about one-quarter of an inch in length and this will ensure a more even burn, less dripping and smoke. If you trim it too short, the wick will be drowned in melting wax. Second, avoid drafts. They will cause a candle to drip, create soot or result in a container cracking. Third, use bobeches. Those are the dish-

like rings that sit near the top of the taper and keep dripping wax from dribbling down the stalk onto a table or floor. You need not go to great expense to find candleholders either. Various objects will do and actually have amazing personality and uniqueness. Look for candy dishes, pudding cups and muffin tins to hold votives. Mismatched china, old cake stands, glass dessert bowls, wine coasters, saucers or teacups can also be used for votives or pillars. Flowerpots or plant water-catch dishes, shells, sand pails, logs or driftwood make simple, rustic and spontaneous holders and work well outdoors.

Once you have discovered your ideal pot for the specific candle, address the most challenging area that candles appear on— the dining room table. Often I see candles that obstruct the view of a person sitting across from the table. I prefer votives as they sit low and are protected from dripping on fine linens. Often sushi plates make breathtaking containers for votives. You can surround each tea light or votive with rice, glass rocks, beans or lentils. This can create a neutral setting or colourful depending on what you select. You may also want to

change it around as the season changes. For example, you can use white basmati rice in the summer for a clean sand like appearance and beans and lentils in the fall for a harvest feeling. Crystal clear glass rocks add whimsy in the cooler Christmas approaching months and for spring, a spalsh of pot pourri from your cuttings from your spring garden. Be adventurous with your decorating. Candles can be placed on every tread of a wooden staircase or on each

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Under the lights and with the cry of “action” a television crew from the series West Coast Escapes put the team of Trepanier Manor and other Peachland business owners through their paces recently while filming for the series. The series, which will premiere Sept. 9 throughout North America and in some European countries, is focused on promoting the Okanagan as a great West Coast gateway. The target audience is baby boomers looking for that next great escape with the potential for perhaps even settling in that location. Trepanier Manor was selected for the show because it is presently selling homes to a wider audience, unlike most other developments here, and will offer, when completed, a privately owned and operated small luxury hotel with full service residence club amenities. Acclaimed producer, John Lovelace discovers properties, resorts and hidden gems along the West Coast, from Alaska to

shelf of a deep bookshelf, or on the toilet tank. Bring charm to any space or setting or instant atmosphere to a plain room or space. For any decorating or design questions or concerns, feel free to drop me a line.

British Columbia and felt Trepanier Manor had the qualities his show’s audience will be looking for. The Trepanier Manor team partnered with local Peachland business owners, who are also working on the project for part of the filming to show a local community working together. The team of local business owners included Gill Barry Excavating, Tony Wright Tree Services, Paradise Sand

and Gravel, R&L Trucking, Loopykums Ponds and Bliss Bakery, which provided all the freshly baked goods to feed the small army of production people. “It’s great that Scott from Trepanier Manor got so many Peachland business owners involved at such short notice,” said Tony Wright, proprietor of Tony Wright Tree Services. “It was great fun and it really did help portray

Peachland as a great place to live and visit.” The star of the show was Lisa Dudgeon of Cardan Enterprises, which is building the luxury homes at Trepanier Manor Lovelace talked with Dudgeon about building in the valley and why people were buying and building here. The crew was so impressed with Peachland and the organization of the business owners in-

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