Kelowna Cap News 13 March 2011 by Kelowna CapitalNews

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ising food costs, global unrest and a grocery bill growing faster than the plants in the backyard. Coming of age in the new global economy, under a cloud of climate change confusion means teaching kids how to get back to basics. From Glenrosa Middle School to UBCO, teachers and those who teach teachers dish the dirt on gardening. See story A3

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showed up to hear about the plan at a meeting scheduled earlier this week to gather input. School district secretary-treasurer Larry Paul said only one email has been received about the plan. The two people who showed up at the meeting only did so because the parent advisory council meeting they were supposed to be at was cancelled. But it is not just the public that seems disinterested. The Westbank First Nation, the Okanagan Indian Band and Lake Country have not responded to invitations to comment. Peachland, West Kelowna, CORD and Kelowna have all indicated support, with Kelowna’s support received hours before the meeting. The board of education wants to change from having one trustee represent Peachland and another represent the rest of the Westside to having one represent West Kelowna and the other representing Peachland, the two WFN reserves and the unincorporated areas of the Westside that are in the Central Okanagan Regional District. Paul said the move would even out the population represented by each Westside trustee. Currently, Peachland trustee Moyra Baxter, who proposed the change in 2009, represents just under 5,000 people in Peachland, while her Westside zone two counterpart, Jeff Watson, represents nearly 40,000 people. The change would mean one trustee elected this November would represent the 29,000 people living in the District of West Kelowna and the other trustee would represent nearly 18,000 in Peachland, on WFN land and in the unincorporated areas. The change, if approved by the education minister, would go into effect for the upcoming election. Because prepar-

ations are coming up for that election, Paul said the clock is ticking on a resolution to the issue of trustee representation. Despite first being proposed in 2009, the education ministry did not respond to the local request for a change until late last year when it said all jurisdictions in the school district had to be consulted and sign off before the minister would consider it. Paul said while he was disappointed by the lack of interest from the public, he would forward the local government responses to the ministry. A new education minister is expected to be announced next week when Premier-designate Christy Clark is sworn in as premier and unveils her new cabinet. Paul said the school district has until June before he will have to prepare the notice of election and the new boundaries will have to finalized. The issue, he added, must be resolved so the new trustee boundaries can be advertised and voters know who they are voting for. Baxter, who noted talk of a change on the west side of Okanagan Lake has been ongoing for years, said she proposed the change as a compromise when Peachland rejected the idea of having two trustees at large elected on the Westside. “As the Westside has grown, this (current situation) has obviously become inequitable,” she told the Capital News prior to Wednesday’s meeting. While the change would alter the formal representation areas, Baxter said she and Watson already cover the entire Westside area as a team, as well as covering their responsibilities in others areas of the school district on the east side of the lake. Of the nearly 22,000 students in the school district, about 4,500 are on the Westside. awaters@kelownacapnews.com

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Food concerns spark new life in local schools Jennifer Smith STAFF REPORTER

Normally, when the cost of lettuce, tomatoes and a slice of bread go up, little more than murmurs of complaint ring through the grocery store. Yet when Loblaws announced it would hike food prices last week, it was national news. And the situation isn’t much better in any other store. “Since January, I don’t think we have an item here that hasn’t gone up,” said John Ames of Snowcap Interior Foods in Armstrong. Over the 26-year history of the company, the supplier has produced baked goods to be sold in Interior stores, following the ebb and flow of global food prices as they buy their ingredients in bulk and pass the cost on to consumers. Where he can

get a deal, he does, said Ames, although this year the deals just are not there. “It’s two main factors. It wasn’t a good growing year in the world, which doesn’t happen very often, and the price of oil just won’t stop rising,” he said. Normally, issues like drought or storms, which can devastate one area’s crops, average out around the world. One farmer’s gain is another farmer’s loss and where his food costs may go up in one area, a bumper crop offsets the problem in another. Ames’ costs are still well below where they were in 2008; and yet, it does appear life on this planet is changing. Food security is the issue of the hour.

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non-profit Community Action Toward Childrens’ Health (CATCH), a coalition of stakeholders working to improve children’s health, and the Interior Health Authority released the annual State of the Child Report, the fivepage leaflet contained an alarming point. The cost to feed an Okanagan family has risen 38 per cent in five years, taking an average grocery bill from $632 to $872—a mind-blowing spike when compared to the rate of inflation. “We have had a national policy on relatively inexpensive food, which is a good thing; but as support for supplementing those costs is slowly getting eroded,

what we’re seeing is the cost of food going up,” said medical health officer Dr. Paul Hasselback. The cost of food is an extremely complicated issue, but the effects are simple. At the end of the day, the families who already have less, said Hasselback, cannot afford to pay and kids suffer without the nutrition needed to learn effectively. Mary Anna Cimbaro says her home economics students at Glenrosa Middle School know this. “As kids get older, money becomes a reality to them and whether they have it or don’t have it,” she said. “With all the global unrest, there’s been talk about all different

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Given the nature of this valley and its unique layout that has traditional farming space in the middle of the city, one would think Okanagan students would have a pretty good idea of where their food comes from; but not so, says Cimbaro. “It is surprising how many kids don’t know where their food does come from and can we get it locally and support our farmers?” she said. Cimbaro is busy picking recipes where all the food can be locally sourced, teaching kids what they can use to replace cinnamon from miles away in their apple crisp and where to buy local oats. This is part of the hook that got Interior Health to award their small garden project grant funding to pay for their composters. “It’s actually nutrition month and their project fit right in,” said Rose Son-

eff, a community nutritionist who was given the job of overseeing the distribution of $66,000 for sustainability-type food security projects within the health authority. The school’s project will work on all the middle school students’ food skills, she pointed out. They will learn about the components of soil, how to compost, the chemical reactions occurring, the water cycle and so-forth; they also plant the garden, harvest the food and learn to cook it. “We know there’s a lot of health benefits when people are cooking together. They tend to eat healthier, with more vegetables and milk products, and it’s working on their social skills because they’re talking and creating together,” she said. And the educational benefits—the hard numbers school principal Jamie Robinson must give to the school district—are astounding when this type of approach is applied. Since the school’s focus on experiential, real-world style learning began three years ago, the school has made major gains, he said. The number of kids with grades in teh range of C+, B and A- in math has risen from 51 per cent to 77 per cent in three years; in English from 57 per cent to 79 per cent over the same time period; and in science from 53 per cent to 76 per cent. “Teachers are working to make curriculum more interesting and intellectually engaging to the kids. They’re working to make it more authentic, involving community experts in different fields, so that the kids get to work alongside the experts in a hands on way,” said Robinson. It’s happening in the garden just outside his window. The CUPE workers on site agreed to let the students help with anything they can learn from as the garden is built. The teachers are hoping to snag an expert from the Central Okanagan Community Gardens to work with the kids on the compost. There had been a groundwater leak in the building where the garden will sit and the materials needed to build the garden are costing the district less than replacing the status quo now that the leak is fixed. And for those students whose families might already be having trouble making ends meet, there is an added bonus. “Ideally we would like the kids to be doing this at home. You talk about the price of groceries going up, well here’s something we can do right here,” said Currier. jsmith@kelownacapnews.com

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A new soft fruit pest may spell the end for organic cherry growers, an entomologist from Washington State told a horticultural symposium for orchardists held in Kelowna last week. Betsy Beers, of Washington State University, said growers were unprepared for last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s arrival of the tiny vinegar fly, the Spotted Wing Drosophila, because they believed climatic conditions such as the dry, hot summers and cold winters here would prevent it from becoming a problem here. The SWD seemed to spend seven or eight decades happily in Asia, then three more in Hawaii, but three years after that it was everywhere, she said.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never seen anything like it in my career,â&#x20AC;? added Beers. The flyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first appearance was in late 2009 in Washington and B.C., and it also appeared in 2009 and 2010 in Italy, Russia, Spain and France, as well as on the eastern coast of the U.S., and even in Ontario late last year. Beers said many in the B.C. industry organized rapidly last year to deal with the new pest but admitted in Washington their counterparts were a bit slower getting getting started because they really didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe it would be an issue. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This pest doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t respect borders, so weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all in this together,â&#x20AC;? said Beers And, she added, the fly seems able to establish itself everywhere and can

be devastating. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think anyone is immune from this.â&#x20AC;? In addition to infesting orchards, Beers said the fly will attack na-

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tive plants such as Oregon grape, black currant, blue elderberry, cherry laurel, mulberry, serviceberry and chokecherry. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So, the battle will be everywhere, not just in orchards.â&#x20AC;? Local cherry growers

had only in recent years been able to vastly reduce the number of chemical sprays against the cherry fruit fly with use of a new bait called GF-120. So they are disappointed to now have this new pest in their orchards, threatening crops and requiring the use of those sprays again. The SWD seems to be most attracted to cherries, Beers told the growers. It does not seem too enthusiastic about wine and juice grapes, which may contain too much acid to be attractive. But she said the fly does attack table grapes. Unfortunately, this pest not only has a short life cycle but females can lay 219 to 563 eggs and in the summer can produce a new generation every 10 days. By last October and

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Â&#x2019;Â&#x160;Â?Â&#x2014;Â&#x2DC;Â&#x153;Â&#x2019;Â&#x153;ČąÂ&#x2DC;Â?Čą Â&#x2022;Â&#x17D;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2122;Čą Â&#x2122;Â&#x2014;Â&#x17D;Â&#x160;ČąÂ&#x2019;Â&#x153;ČąÂ?Â&#x2018;Â&#x17D;ČąÄ&#x2122;Â&#x203A;Â&#x153;Â?ČąÂ&#x153;Â?Â&#x17D;Â&#x2122;ČąÂ&#x2018;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2122;Â&#x2019;Â&#x2014;Â?Čą Â˘Â&#x2DC;Â&#x17E;ČąÂ&#x160;Â&#x2014;Â?ČąÂ˘Â&#x2DC;Â&#x17E;Â&#x203A;ČąÂ&#x2018;Â&#x17E;Â&#x153;Â&#x2039;Â&#x160;Â&#x2014;Â?ÇŻČą Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2014;Â?Â&#x160;Â&#x152;Â?ČąÂ˘Â&#x2DC;Â&#x17E;Â&#x203A;ČąÂ&#x2122;Â&#x2018;Â˘Â&#x153;Â&#x2019;Â&#x152;Â&#x2019;Â&#x160;Â&#x2014;ČąÂ&#x2DC;Â&#x203A;Čą health care provider to discuss his symptoms. Visiting the American Academy of Sleep Medicine Website is also a good resource and I have posted a simple test on my website for your convenience. Treatment can be as simple as placing a Breath Right Strip on the bridge of your nose or could involve more treatment such as an Oral Appliance like the Klearway Sleep Appliance or in the most Â&#x153;Â&#x17D;Â&#x;Â&#x17D;Â&#x203A;Â&#x17D;ČąÂ&#x152;Â&#x160;Â&#x153;Â&#x17D;Â&#x153;Ç°ČąÂ&#x160;Čą ČąÂ&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x152;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2019;Â&#x2014;Â&#x17D;ÇŻ Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take snoring as â&#x20AC;&#x153;normalâ&#x20AC;? and actively seek Â&#x2DC;Â&#x17E;Â?ČąÂ&#x2018;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2122;ČąÂ&#x160;Â&#x2014;Â?ČąÂ˘Â&#x2DC;Â&#x17E;ČąÂ Â&#x2019;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2022;ČąÄ&#x2122;Â&#x2014;Â?ČąÂ?Â&#x2018;Â&#x160;Â?ČąÂ?Â&#x203A;Â&#x17D;Â&#x160;Â?Â&#x2013;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2014;Â?ČąÂ&#x160;Â&#x2014;Â?Čą options exist for your husband. Dr. Sharnell Muir is an American Academy of Â&#x2022;Â&#x17D;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2122;Čą Â&#x17D;Â?Â&#x2019;Â&#x152;Â&#x2019;Â&#x2014;Â&#x17D;Čą Â&#x17D;Â&#x2014;Â?Â&#x2019;Â&#x153;Â?ČąÂ&#x2039;Â&#x160;Â&#x153;Â&#x17D;Â?ČąÂ&#x2019;Â&#x2014;Čą Â&#x17D;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2DC;Â Â&#x2014;Â&#x160;Ç°Čą Â&#x2DC;Â&#x203A;Čą more information about Sleep Apnea, please go to her website at www.kelownadentistrydesign.ca or Â&#x152;Â&#x160;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2022;ČąÂ&#x2018;Â&#x17D;Â&#x203A;ČąÂ&#x160;Â?ČąĹ&#x2DC;Ĺ&#x203A;Ĺ&#x2013;ČŹĹ&#x17E;Ĺ&#x153;Ĺ&#x2013;ČŹĹ&#x2014;Ĺ&#x161;Ĺ&#x2014;Ĺ&#x161;ÇŻČą Â?ČąÂ˘Â&#x2DC;Â&#x17E;ČąÂ&#x2018;Â&#x160;Â&#x;Â&#x17D;ČąÂ&#x160;Â&#x2014;Â˘ČąÂ&#x161;Â&#x17E;Â&#x17D;Â&#x153;Â?Â&#x2019;Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2014;Â&#x153;Čą about these or any other dental issues, please send an email to Dr. Muir at patientcare@kelownadentistrydesign.ca

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has transitioned into cherries. He joined the association in 2001, just two years after it was formed. Stirling says about 75 per cent of his fruit is exported. Elected vice-president was David A. Geen, a cherry grower from the Lake Country area, who operates Coral Beach Farms. OKCGA treasurer is Christine Dendy, who grows cherries in southeast Kelowna as well. Other growers from this area elected to the board include Glen Wood of Kelowna, Roger Bailey of Lake Country, Hank Markgraf, field services manager with the Okanagan Tree Fruit Co-operative, and David H. Geen of Lake Country. Past-president Greg Norton said the association relies on voluntary levies per box of fruit to put toward research work on issues affecting the industry, which has grown rapidly in this region in recent years. This year there are a record number of contributors to the associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work. Issues facing cherry growers include new pests, water, storage and new varieties of cherries with improved quality attributes and different ripening dates, in order to lengthen the season cherries are available. jsteeves@kelownacapnews.com

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A group of Japanese exchange students may have a stay in Kelowna extended due to the massive earthquake that struck Japan on Thursday. Thirty university students from Japan are scheduled to fly from Kelowna to Japan today (Sunday), although their departure plans remained up in the air as of late Friday afternoon because major airlines cancelled some flights to Japan in the wake of the devastating quake. The students are among a fairly large contingent of Japan exchange students that are currently studying in Kelowna as either short-term exchange students or as fulltime students at either Okanagan College or UBC Okanagan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The good news is that the vast majority of our students have been able to make contact with friends and family,â&#x20AC;? said Steven Robinson, Okanagan Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s director of international education. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t heard anyone who has suffered a tragedy and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re certainly hoping that is the case once we talk to all of our students.â&#x20AC;? Kelowna currently has more than 40 short-term exchange students from Japan as well as 18 full-

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time students studying at its Kelowna campus. There are more at OC campuses in Vernon and Salmon Arm while UBCO has 19 students at its campus on a study permit from Japan. As reports of damage and fatalities continued to come in from Japan on Friday, staff at OC and UBCO were busy touching base with its exchange students. At OC, cultural liaison Kyoko Jones, a native of Japan currently living in Kelowna, had met with most of the Japanese students attending the college. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Friday morning, we decided to speak to all of the students here,â&#x20AC;? said Jones. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We went to their classrooms and checked with everybody to see if they were able to contact their families. Most of them are okay.â&#x20AC;? Jones says she has been in contact with her

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family, noting the country has long been warned that a big earthquake would hit. Still the images and the repercussions of the earthquake and resulting tsunami were hard to watch, she acknowledged. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Japan has always suffered so many earthquakes,â&#x20AC;? she said.

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ince 2006, the provincial government has been rounding up abandoned livestock living on Crown land. The reason these animals, often horses, are captured is that they have a significant impact on range land. By rounding up these animals, the province is protecting sensitive range ecosystems. The responsibility for this function of government falls under one of my ministries, the Ministry of Natural Resource Operations (NRO).

wild animals are captured and treated humanely. Livestock roundups are an important responsibility for NRO, but one that never gets covered in the papers. Until a few weeks ago. Earlier this year, NRO rounded up 11 horses that had been abandoned by their owners and left to fend for themselves. The horses were grazing on Crown land in the Anglesey Range Unit, which is near Deadman Valley. The horses were humanely captured using

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portable corrals with trip gates. Then the animals were moved to stockyards near Kamloops. Following standard practice, advertisements were placed in the local paper to inform the public of the capture of the horses, and to give the owners a chance to claim them. Five of these horses went to auction on Feb. 8, 2011. It was after this that I heard from local constituents associated with a group called Critteraid, an animal rescue organization. The women who

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contacted me were concerned about what would happen to the horses if they were sold at auction given the distinct possibility that they would go to slaughter. I made the decision to hand over one of the horses to Critteraid without any cost. Ministry staff in Kamloops worked very hard to make this happen. I want to commend them for their cooperation and willingness to consider options within the context of their responsibilities. This was big news in

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h man, do I have a lot of hard choices ahead of me. Great fun, but tough choices. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m honoured to once again be a judge for the B.C. Interior Music Awards. The recent nomination process by music fans resulted in 428 nominations in 25 categories from across the Interior. A panel of industry professionals will now choose the top three artists in each category. We have until March 19. On my desk, I have 46 CDs to listen to and so far, the stack of songs has been superb. (Apparently, there are more on the way.) I am constantly amazed at the amount, and variety, of musical talent our province has. The winner in each

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pel/Christian Recording of the Year, Roots/World recording of the Year, and Album Design. I just had my first glance at the lengthy and talented lists of nominees in each category and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s somewhat boggling. Top three? Yikes. Stay tuned. â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ Speaking of local musical talent, one of the talented acts up for awards are Chloe and Kyle Davidson. This dynamic duo is holding a CD release concert on Monday night, March 14, at 7 p.m. in the Minstrel Cafe. These kids are tremendous players and fine people. I suggest you call ahead and make a reservation if you can. Around the World in 60 Minutes is a good CD

featuring some fine global fiddle fusion, from Celtic to Cajun. Check them out. â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m dangerously pushing the border on getting tagged a sports writer again. But I must comment on the latest furor out of the NHL this weekâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the controversial hit by Boston Bruin Zdeno Chara on Montreal Canadien Max Pacioretty. The towering (6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;7â&#x20AC;?) Boston player hit Pacioretty into the boards at the exact point where the playerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bench ends and the glass barricade separating fans and the ice begins. Paciorettyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s head violently struck the divider, or turnbuckle, resulting in a broken vertebrae in his neck or back and a concussion.

It was a difficult hit to watch and I can only imagine the pain it caused the Montreal forward. He is out of the hospital now and expected to be able to play again in the future. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m totally surprised such a serious injury has not taken place before. But the real issue here is the design of arenas. Due to the absence of glass located at the players benches the potential for such an impact is obviousâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and has often been debated. If adequate foam padding or some other protective material were in place, the injury potential to players would be substantially reduced. It seems everyone is calling for Charaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s head, including Quebec police who are even considering charges over the incident.

Get a grip, folks. The NHL itself did not see the hit as dirty or an intentional attempt to injure and no suspension was given to Chara. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve watched the hit a number of times and do not believe it was intentional either, or a reckless hit. It was a very quick hit and not calculated to drive Pacioretty into the turnbuckle. Chara is one of the largest men in the game and does not need to play dirty to be effective. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not known for taking cheap shots. Clearly the NHL has major issues to deal with regarding shots to the head and have finally started to crack down on such hits. This year a total of 17 suspensions have been handed to players re-

sulting in 65 game suspends. In the case of this hit, however, I do not believe the intent to injure was there. What the NHL needs to do immediately is make changes to the turnbuckle areas of all rinks, and then consider, during the offseason, options on changes to the design or player-change rules. There is a lot of anger regarding head shots â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and rightfully so. But Zdeno Chara should not pay the price of bad NHL planning and safety issues long ignored by the league.

Charlie Hodge is Kelowna freelance writer. hodgepodge2 @shaw.ca

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Police say their efforts to crack down on copper thieves has resulted in the arrest of two people early Thursday morning. Members of Kelowna RCMPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s property crime section were conducting surveillance because of a rash of copper wire thefts when they spotted two people as they allegedly committed an early morning break and enter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At around 3:30 a.m., police observed the two suspects cut through a fence and into the Kelowna Share Society (Thrift Store) compound on Gaston Avenue,â&#x20AC;? said Sgt. Ann Morrison. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They removed a carpet cleaner and a space heater, loaded it into a pickup truck and left the scene.â&#x20AC;? Police say the duo were arrested a short distance away and alleged they found the stolen property and bolt cutters in the truck. Both people arrestedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; a man and a womanâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;are from Kelowna. And while police cannot confirm the duo were out to steal copper wire that night, they say the woman they arrested is facing a proposed charge of possession of stolen property related to a January incident in Lake Country where she was alleged to have been caught with copper wire. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We hope that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve at least disrupted the cop-

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Charitable efforts To the editor: Since the School of Engineering opened back in 2005, engineering students on our campus have focused on many good causes, some through applying their engineering skills, others simply through supporting our community. This past November, the Engineering Undergraduate Society (EUS, which is comprised of 600 students at the Okanagan campus of UBC) fundraised $4,346 towards the Canadian Movember Campaign, which helps fund prostate cancer research. This was the second highest donation amongst engineering societies across Canada, and by far the highest amongst these schools per capita. In January, a delegation of 17 students was sent to the Western Engineering Competition from our campus for the first time. We received third place in Senior Design, the most prestigious of the competitions, and an honorary mention in Consulting Engineering. We participated in this competition against delegations from about 10 other universities that have all been participating for multiple years. In February, the EUS donated over 2,700 cans to the Kelowna Community Food Bank when participating in Kelowna Canstruction 2011.

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he chatter has been growing in intensity since the start of the National Hockey League season last fall. The debate rears its head almost every weekend among the Hockey Night in Canada pundits. Players lives are literally at stake it seems now when they step on the ice, as was gruesomely evident by the incident involving Montreal Canadiens forward Max Pacioretty this past week. Pacioretty was rubbed out along the board by Boston Bruins defenceman Zdeno Chara, his head colliding at full speed with a padded partition that marked the end of the board glass. Pacioretty’s head snapped back from the force of the collision, sending

him to the hospital with a concussion and a fractured neck vertebrae. The focus of the debate in the NHL surrounds the size of the players, the equipment Barry they wear today, the Gerding speed which the game is played today compared with the small confines of NHL-sized rinks compared to the larger international-sized ice surfaces. But it’s worth noting that these issues are not just relegated to hockey. The other three professional sports face many of those same violence dynamics. The savagery of the National Football League is played out in high def for football fanatics every week. The players are bigger, faster and stronger, and the injury list for teams each year re-

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flects that. The idea of a 250-lb linebacker able to cover running backs on pass patterns wasn’t imaginable 15 years ago, but today it is commonplace with most teams. In the National Basketball Association, the size and speed of players today has made them almost unguardable. To now take a charge from a player driving to the basket is to put your body at risk, as is sitting in a courtside seat. And in baseball, we all know now how steroids made a mockery of hitting statistics, the brute power of the hitters “on the juice” was more than what most pitchers could handle. In all four sports, it’s the same theme—bigger, faster, stronger. So the NHL’s problems are not unique. Bill Masterton is the only player in NHL history to be killed as a direct result of an on-ice incident during a game. While playing for Minnesota

North Stars in the late 1960s, Masterton was given a body check that caused the back of his head to hit the ice. He suffered a massive brain hemorrhage and died two days later. It’s amazing that no else has been killed, but the number of concussions sidelining players indefinitely is cause enough for concern. It’s a complicated issue, but the best place to start would be for NHL referees to more rigorously call the rules already in place to protect the safety of players. All the hockey purists complain when refs call too many penalties, but the rules are there for a reason. Wasn’t that supposed to be the point of going from one to two referees in a game to begin with? Barry Gerding is managing editor of the Capital News. bgerding@kelownacapnews.com

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Let Tim Hortons buy City Park Pavilion site To the editor: The recent loss by fire of the Pavilion building in City Park may be a blessing in disguise. The city now owns two properties on the waterfront that must be demolished before anything can be done. I refer to the Cedar Avenue/Abbott Street properties originally purchased for future parkland, and the Pa-

vilion in City Park. Plans for a park at the bottom of Cedar Avenue have been changed. What Kelowna will get instead, if city planners have their way, is a mixed use residential/commercial building, with a café or bistro, as well as a “linear park” along the lake behind the building. If Kelowna residents fail to persuade the city they want the Cedar

Avenue properties for parkland, as was originally planned, they will not likely have another opportunity for a fair-size waterfront park in the city. This is where the former Pavilion site in City Park can be used to benefit all of Kelowna. Instead of selling the Cedar Avenue properties to a developer, why not sell the Pavilion site to

Tim Hortons? The chain is a Canadian icon, everyone knows what to expect both in food quality and price. A Tim Hortons in City Park would be a welcome addition for park users in all seasons. A residential/commercial development on waterfront property at Cedar Avenue would indeed benefit the city’s coffers, but the losers would

be future generations of Kelowna residents who would lose a proper park. With the sale of the Pavilion site to Tim Hortons, everyone would benefit. A real park would be created at Cedar Avenue, City Park visitors could enjoy familiar and safe food, and city planners would get the money they crave. Helen Schiele, Kelowna

Engineering department’s good deeds go unnoticed Engineering A10 The team constructed the EUS mascot who was holding up a heart (both parts made entirely out of cans). This received an award for structural integrity at the competition. In previous years, we have hosted an event called Hair for Care where all proceeds are donatred to the BC Cancer Society. Back in 2008, we raised over $9,000, and

continued to raise money with this event the following two years. Every year, we host an event on campus where engineers go around singing nerdy Christmas carols and raising money. Each year we raise around $400 from this event, and donate it to a charity of choice for the year (United Way, SHARE, and the Kelowna Community Food Bank have each been recipients in the

past). This week, the EUS has been hosting many events for engineering students on campus. On Friday, March 11, there will be a pancake breakfast with all proceeds going towards the UBC Okanagan interest group for Engineers Without Borders, called Engineers for a Better World. The EUS’ Common Year Club is then hosting a Car Smash to Smash Poverty on cam-

pus to raise more funds for this group. In about a weeks time, we will be hosting our annual Pi Day, which raises money towards the Kelowna Community Food Bank each year. In the previous three years we have hosted this event, we usually bring in about $450). With all of the charitable events and competitions we participate in through out the year, engineering students never

receive nearly as much media attention as we have this past week. The tireless efforts of students within the EUS to better the campus, the Kelowna community, and society as a whole have largely gone unrecognized over the past few years. Jacqueline Nichols, external coordinator, Engineering Undergraduate Society, UBC Okanagan

Inevitable decision to take elder’s license

hen my dad was almost 80, I noticed r sometimes he struggled to focus when looking for things. I asked my never-go-to-the-doctor dad when his last eye exam was. “Oh, it’s so hard to get an appointment. It takes months,” he said, brushing it off. “Then book now. You need to get in and get your glasses updated,” I chided. “It’s not that bad. I can still see in the middle.” “In the middle?” “Yes, I have trouble focusing on each side when I look straight ahead. But, I can see clearly in the middle.” “What about top and bottom?” “That’s a bit off, too.” “So, it’s the little spot in the middle that’s in focus and everything else is blurry? It’s like when your windshield is frosty and you scrape a little hole to see?” “Yes, that’s it.” “Dad, you’re still driving. You drive almost every day to see mom at the care home. You shouldn’t be on the road.” “It’s fine. It’s only a couple of miles. I just drive straight there.” “No turns?” “No.” “And, hopefully there’s no one else on the

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Shelley Nicholl road at the time—especially beside you.” “It’s pretty quiet.” “Dad!” He was being sarcastic, as was his way, and his sight wasn’t quite that bad. Still, we had an issue. While he knew his eyesight was limited and getting worse, he still felt he could drive. It didn’t really dawn on him that he couldn’t. He had always driven. He had to drive. The way he saw it, driving now was just a bit more challenging. This was serious. He would have to hang up his driver’s licence. He could critically hurt himself or someone else. It’s tough when a piece of independence and convenience is taken away. I felt for my dad, but we would have to deal with it. This incident came to mind when reading about the 88-year-old, legally blind man from the Lower Mainland who was given probation for killing a traffic flagger three years ago. Although the elder-

ly man didn’t have a driver’s licence, he was driving when he fatally struck the flagger. That might have been my dad. No one should get behind the wheel when it’s clearly not safe to do so, but I understand that not everyone agrees on what is unsafe. When you’re legally blind and don’t have a driver’s licence, there’s no question. But, when you still have a licence and you haven’t had any problems driving, maybe it seems fine from that perspective. The other case in the news recently was the 74-year old Vancouver man, a former professional driver, who allegedly had his licence taken away because of concerns his abilities might be impaired. Although most of his medical professionals said he was fine to drive after his stroke two years before, the reports stated, an occupational therapist felt he wasn’t and his licence was taken away. I don’t know whether he is capable of driving or not, but the question is how this is decided. Many question the computer driver’s test to measure cognitive ability to drive. Some say a road test makes more sense, since many seniors don’t sit at a computer all day

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and aren’t that savvy with the approach. Senior drivers don’t actually cause that many accidents as compared to the other driving population. The reason for that stat, many say, is because fewer seniors are on the road. Presumably, many seniors take themselves off the road when they feel they’re not comfortable to drive anymore. But, it’s tough when someone refuses to go. I remember being scared as a child driving with my grandfather. That was when the road signs switched from miles to kilometres and my grandfather would have no part of it. “If it says 60, I’m going 60,” he’d spout. That, however, may have been more of an attitude issue

than driving impairment. Still, he drove long after he should not have. As the population ages, these questions about driving ability are going to be asked more often. We’re an independent, car-dependent lot, so it won’t be easy to get us off the roads when we should go. The possible consequences, however, need to be at the forefront, not feelings about the loss of independence. I think about that flagger who died. It was tragic and avoidable. I am thankful we took my dad off the road when we did. Shelley Nicholl owns Mad Squid Ink, a professional writing service. madsquid@shaw.ca www.madsquidink.com

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Frey’s more than 25 years in WHL honoured Kevin Parnell

ing four players, one of which was Frey’s nephew. When his time with Swift Current came to For 25-years Lorne an end after three years, Frey has been working Frey’s phone began to behind the scenes in the ring. Five WHL teams Western Hockey League . were after him. But it was He was on board in a call from Bruce HamilTacoma when the Rockton, who ets took was still in flight in the process 1991. As of trying to the team’s get an exhead scout …ONCE WE GOT INTO THIS BUILDING WE pansion he was STARTED DEVELOPING OUR KIDS… YOU CAN WHL fransearching LOOK AT ALL THE TEAMS THAT HAVE WON THE chise, that for playMEMORIAL CUP AND THEY ALL HAVE THAT held the ers when most interthe RockCORE GROUP THAT HAVE BEEN WITH THEIR est. ets moved TEAM. “I knew to KelowLorne Frey Bruce from na in 1995, his playing continuing It was built on skill at days and he was scoutto build on a reputation as a sharp evaluator of talent. a time when big, bruis- ing at that time,” said Frey, Often he was on the ing players were the norm who had also coached road, visiting hockey around the WHL. Three both Gavin and Brent rinks, scouring the con- of his defenceman—in- Hamilton with the Saskatinent for the next Shea cluding Rockets assist- toon Junior A’s. “Lorne had done a Weber, Josh Gorges or ant coach Dan Lambert— would score over 100 great job in Swift Current Tyson Barrie. recruiting But players Frey was and I knew thrust into we needthe spoted a guy light this like him,” week, honWE’VE BECOME REALLY GOOD FRIENDS,” said Hamoured for FREY SAID OF BRUCE HAMILTON. “THE ilton. “I more than CONTINUITY WE’VE HAD IN BEING TOGETHER knew what 25 years FOR 20 YEARS IS WHY WE’VE HAD SUCCESS. we were of work in getting but the WestLorne Frey who knew ern Hockit would last ey League this long?” with its After four years in TaDistinguished Service points in their championcoma, with a building loship year. Award. During his three years cated in one of the tough“It’s very nice, a great honour,” said Frey. “I love with the Broncos Frey est areas of the city, the hockey and love what I would also be involved in Rockets would move to do. I feel very fortunate one of the biggest hockey Kelowna, and as Frey tells to be working in this busi- tragedies when in 1986, it, the rest is history. Well, first the team had the Broncos’ team bus ness.” At 60, Frey may be would leave the road, kill- to get through several seathe elder statesmen of the WHL scouting fraternity but when it comes to finding talent, there may be none better. “He’s a visionary in his field,” said Rockets general manager Bruce Hamilton. “I think this is a real special honour for Lorne. He doesn’t get enough STAFF REPORTER

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“The first eight years we learned from our mistakes,” said Frey. “We used to settle for mediocrity. We’d make trades to try and get over the hump or into the playoffs.

“But once we got into this building we started developing our kids. I knew from past experience that you have to have a core group of 16- and 17-yearolds to develop. You can

look at all the teams that have won the Memorial Cup and they all have that core group that have been with their team.” It’s now been 20 years and four trips to the Memorial Cup since Hamilton and Frey joined forces. In a business known more for change than for stability, it’s a remarkable record of longevity, of ups and downs and of two hockey guys sticking it out through thick and thin. “We’ve become really good friends,” said Frey of his relationship with Hamilton. “We’ve made mistakes but we never blame each other. We have a lot of respect for each other. He’s left myself and our scouts alone to do our job and given me the confidence in going out to do what I have to do. The continuity we’ve had in being together for 20 years is why we’ve had success.” “The reason why Lorne and I have been working together for so long is that we can argue and debate players all the time but when it’s done it’s done,” added Hamilton. “He likes a certain type of player and I like a certain type of player and he goes out there and finds them both.” And with nearly 20 former Kelowna Rockets skating in the NHL and dozens more at different levels of pro hockey, that system of success is hard to argue with. kparnell@kelownacapnews.com

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Local Special O athletes have a great time at Telemark Kelowna athletes had a tremendous time last weekend at Telemark as the Kelowna area played host to the 2011 Special Olympics B.C. Winter Sport Championships Alpine skiing, crosscountry skiing and snowshoeing provincial championship races were held March 4 and 5 at Crystal Mountain and Telemark Cross-country skiing: Sixteen Special Olympics Kelowna athletes raced hard through the trails at Telemark while skiing against athletes from Burnaby, Golden, Nanaimo, North Vancouver, Penticton, Prince George, Richmond, Surrey, Vancouver and Vernon. The hardworking and spirited SOBC Kelowna racers won 41 medals (14 gold, 16 silver, 11 bronze) in races in seven distances, ranging from 500 metres to the challenging 10-kilometre event raced by Kelowna’s Jordan Lige and Richard Gillis. Kelowna’s Glen McIntyre and Tracey Melesko led the

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KELOWNA Special Olympic athlete Chris Harrington races towards a bronze medal

during the snowshoe event at the 2011 Special Olympics Winter Sport Championships at Telemark and Crystal Mountain last weekend. medal haul, winning three gold medals apiece. Kelowna’s medal winners were: • Tim Cull: Bronze in his division for the 1km

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Race; silver in his division for the 7.5km Race • Glen McIntyre: Gold in his division for the 2.5km Race; gold in his division for the 5km Race; gold in his division for the 7.5km Race • Neil Melesko: gold in his division for the 5km Race; silver in his division for the 2.5km Race • Tracey Melesko: Gold in her division for the 1km Race; gold in her division for the 2.5km Race; gold in her division for the 5km Race • Amanda Millward: Silver in her division for the 100m Race; silver in her division for the 500m Race; • Jake Penney: Gold in his division for the 500m Race; gold in his division for the 1km Race • Maria Schmitke: Silver in her division for the 1km Race; silver in her division for the 2.5km Race; silver in her division for the 5km Race • Danica Seaman: Bronze in her division for the 100m Race; bronze in her division for the 500m Race • Howard Stephens: Gold in his division for the 1km Race; silver in his division for the 100m Race; silver in his division for the 500m Race; • Cole Weber: Silver in his division for the 500m

Race; silver in his division for the 2.5km Race • Avital Yarosky: Gold in her division for the 500m Race; bronze in her division for the 1km Race; bronze in her division for the 2.5km Race • Angie Young: Gold in her division for the 100m Race; gold in her division for the 1km Race; bronze in her division for the 500m Race;

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Six SOBC Kelowna athletes competed in the exciting snowshoeing races, which featured many amazing efforts and close finishes as the racers thundered through the course set at Telemark. The local athletes were up against more than 40 competitors from Burnaby, Campbell River, Coquitlam, Dawson Creek, Fort St John, North Vancouver, Prince George, Richmond, Vancouver, and Victoria. The Kelowna athletes captured 12 medals (five gold, four silver, three bronze) in the races in five distances, ranging from 100m to 1600m. Kelowna’s medal winners: • Mary Amison: Gold in her division for the 100m Race; bronze in her division for the 400M Race

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• Jonathan Dorosh: Gold in his division for the 100m Race; silver in his division for the 200m Race • Laura Gerhardt: Gold in her division for the 100m Race • Nolan Grey: Gold in his division for the 100m Race; gold in his division for the 200m Race; silver in his division for the 400m Race • Chris Harrington: Bronze in his division for the 200m Race; bronze in his division for the 800m Race • Andrew McIntyre: Silver in his division for the 100m Race; silver in his division for the 800m Race

ALPINE SKIING:

Five SOBC Kelowna athletes took to the sunny slopes at Crystal Mountain for fast-paced super G, giant slalom and slalom races on Friday and Saturday, and they came away with 11 medals (two gold, two silver, seven bronze). They competed alongside nearly 50 athletes from Burnaby, Coquitlam, Comox, Delta, SOBC Kimberly/Cranbrook, Nanaimo, North Vancouver, Trail, Penticton, Surrey, Vancouver, Vernon, Victoria and Whistler. Kelowna’s medal winners from giant slalom and super G: • Colin Kelly: Silver in his division for the Advanced Slalom; bronze in his division for the Advanced Giant Slalom; bronze in his division for the Advanced Super G • Joanne Seefried: Bronze in her division for the Advanced Giant Slalom; bronze in her division for the Advanced Super G • Sarah Wintemute: Bronze in her division for the Intermediate Giant Slalom • Kelsey Wyse: Silver in her division for the Intermediate Slalom; bronze in her division for the Intermediate Super G • Bruce Yorke: Gold in his division for the Advanced Giant Slalom; gold in his division for the Advanced Super G; bronze in his division for the Advanced Slalom Kelowna Special Olympics would like to thank the volunteers who pitched in big-time to make the two days of great racing happen and the local coaches who did an amazing job of encouraging and supporting their athletes to deliver strong performances.

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Rugby Men’s and women’s rugby is the newest addition to varsity athletics at r UBC’s Okanagan campus. The men’s rugby team will dive straight into national competition at The National Invitationr al Sevens Championship, taking place at UBC in Vancouver on March 11 and 12. The tournament will mark the first time a UBC Okanagan Heat sports team will compete headto-head against a UBC r Thunderbirds sports team. “Our team is going into the tournament ranked seventh or eighth out of eight; however, we r are much better than that,” says Rob O’Brien, head coach. “A number of starting players are now playing senior first division rugby. One of these guys, Liam Chisholm, has a good shot at the U20 national team. All in all, I r am hoping for a top-five finish.” The National Invitational Sevens Championship game schedule is presented on Rugby Canada’s website. All matches will be streamed live onUStream, http:// www.ustream.tv/channel/ live-rugby. Although the university rugby season doesn’t officially begin until September, the men’s and women’s teams will be practicing together over the next few months and plan to take advantage of r any informal tournaments and competitions that take place over the summer. “The program began due to an overwhelming r demand from the student population,” says O’Brien. “The students have wellr organized teams that are pushing the development of the sport.” If all goes as expected, the men will be playing r next season in the Okanagan 3rd division, and the women will be competing in the Fraser Valley r 2nddivision. Rob Johnson, Director r of Athletics and Recreation, says rugby is a welcome and exciting addition to Okanagan campus athletics programming and he is looking forward to watching the teams develop. “Our teams have established strong patterns of success,” he says. “We expect the men’s and women’s rugby teams to f contribute to our reputation as a university that attracts high-achieving students with elite athletic r talent and builds competitive, successful teams that

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Campbell (left) and third-year nursing student Natalie Kloosterman are excited by the addition of rugby to the Heat varsity athletics program at UBCOkanagan. consistently challenge for the top spot.” Second-year human kinetics student Judah Campbell, who will be captaining the men’s team for the upcoming Sevens tournament, says the team is already a tight-knit group with a number of strengths. “A lot of us have played together and we have a good dynamic -we are familiar with each other and unified in our team goals,” says Campbell. Third-year nursing stu-

dent Natalie Kloosterman, Women’s Representative and Women’s Coordinator of the UBCO Rugby Club, adds that many students are expressing interest in the new women’s rugby team. “There is a lot of excitement about it,” she says. “We will have a variety of skill levels. Since many of us have never played together previously, over the next few months our focus is on team-building, having fun, establishing our style and getting some games in.”

The Kelowna Fripp Warehousing Rockets are heading to the midget Tier 1 provincials after a hard fought playoff series with the Vernon Home Building Centre Vipers. The Rockets advanced in two straight games over Vernon, including a thrilling Okanagan Mainline Midget Tier 1 hockey championship final before 400 fans last Saturday night at Civic Arena. Trevor Berisoff finished off a 2-on-1 with Cory Hochhausen with 27 seconds left in overtime as the defending B.C. champion Rockets edged the Vipers 5-4 to sweep the series 2-0 and move to the provincials starting March 20 in Nanaimo. It was Berisoff’s second goal of the game. Josh Wickenheiser, Andrew Macleod and Morgan Johnston also scored. Both teams played an inspired game in what was an entertaining contest as the Okanagan rivals

for their playoff lives. Justin Mitchell opened the scoring for Vernon going five-hole from close range with just over a minute to play in the opening period. The Rockets cut the lead in half with a buzzer beater before the end of the first period. After Kelowna tied the score in the second period Vernon would again take a lead in the back and forth affair. But the Rockets again tied it up in the fast-paced second period before defenceman Jayce PolmanTuin’s seeing-eye shot from the point restored the one-goal lead. The Rockets again tied it up before the end of the second period, setting up an exciting but scoreless third period with both

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VERNON’S Colton Thibault dives for the puck ahead of Kelowna’s Eric Spring and chips a shot up over challenging netminder Brennan Claypool for the second Vernon goal of the game Saturday during Tier 1 hockey action at the Civic Arena. teams having excellent scoring chances. That set the stage for overtime and the Kelowna win. “Our team needed to play a game with pressure and we responded,” said Kelowna head coach Brent Gilchrist, a Vernon minor hockey grad. “I thought we showed a lot of patience against Hails, who is the best goalie in the league, and always gives us fits. I

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For people looking for a play to live and play across B.C., Kelowna came up time and again for the Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation. So the foundation were drawn to Kelowna as the destination for is new lottery fundraiser grand prize— a 25th floor, two bedroom, 1,178 square-foot condominium in the beautiful Skye at Waterscapes tower, featuring spectacular lake and mountain views.

A 2011 H210 Four Winns boat (including moorage at Aqua Marine Valet), a 2011 Land Rover and a couples membership to Kelowna Springs golf course plus $100,000 are also part of the million dollar lottery grand prize package. The condo in Skye at Waterscapes comes fully furnished by a Kelowna firm, Habitat Interiors. The design was inspired by the stunning panoramic view of the lake and mountains. High quality furnishings were chosen from

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Luxury living on the 25th ﬂoor Viewpoints from A17 home. With two bedrooms there is room for visiting guests. The galley style kitchen is flooded with light, pouring in through the two walls of windows. The kitchen features beautifully fitted granite countertops with under mount sinks and stainless steel appliances. The great room concept has the kitchen, dining room and living room sharing the sunlit space. This is a home that is all about the view, south past

to the bridge and north up the lake. Should the weather prove inclement, the home has an electric fire place in the living room and the design perfectly suits a long conversation. The master bedroom and ensuite have northward facing windows combined with a very functional layout. The ensuite includes a soaker tub, generous vanity spacing and This is a home designed for an owner who appreciates ease in their personal living space.

Skye at Waterscapes is 26 stories tall and is the tallest building between Calgary and Vancouver. Built by Ledingham McCallister, a BC success story, the company has been constructing homes and residential towers in BC since 1905. As part of the Waterscapes community, Skye is surrounded by the Herons, a group of town home and medium rise condominiums. There is an established ownership group at Waterscapes and the community is impeccably maintained to high standards.

Waterscapes was initially designed for the second home marketplace, with strong resort qualities in the design including spacious layout, guest suites and a full service amenities room. Whoever wins the lottery and calls the 25th floor condo home, even as a vacation spot, will have access to the Waterscapes amenities including the Cascade room, billiard room, pool and hot tubs and gym. Winning this home in the lottery will thrill the lucky ticket buyer. Hospitals have come to rely on

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ONE OF THE well-appointed bathrooms in the prize suite in the Skye tower at Waterscapes in Kelowna. their foundations to provide much needed capital and flexibility to meet their equipment and functional needs. The Royal Columbian Hospital is one of two trauma centres in British Columbia and treats one in three trauma patients in the province. “This is another way for the foundation to raise money for the hospital,”

says Adrienne Bakker, CEO of the RCH Foundation. “The Royal Columbian cares for trauma patients and people in BC recognize the work of the hospital.” People in Kelowna are already buying tickets even though residents already live in the most popular BC vacation destination says Bakker who

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ing amount to be placed in a variable rate mortgage or line of credit. That way you’d be spreading your interest rate risk around; Have us pre-approve you for that home purchase or existing mortgage pay out. In doing so, you’ll have a rate guarantee for 60 to 120 days, which will protect you from rate increases in the future and, should rates drop in that period, you’ll be able to take advantage of the rate drop. These are some of the options you should consider to protect yourself against the increased costs of financing when interest rates climb even further than they have in the past month or so. Just remember, history states rates will not stay this low forever. What goes down must come up, eventually. Should you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact us. Darwyn Sloat , 250718-4117 or e-mail at dsloat@kelownahomemortgages.ca or Trish Balaberde, 250470-8324 or e-mail trishb@kelownahomemortgages.ca . nahomemortgages.ca .

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showcase W CURBSIDE APPEAL

Sticking out to buyers in a slow real estate market Al Heavens CONTRIBUTOR

Now that virtually all the winter’s snow has melted and it’s easier to navigate the streets, let’s consider something calculated to get people slamming on the brakes: Curb appeal, that special something that makes prospective buyers stop for a better look at a house for sale. In normal market times, the National Association of Realtors says, 49 percent of buying decisions are based on curb appeal. These are not normal times—in fact, some Realtors call current market conditions the “new normal.” Yet curb appeal is still of major importance, especially with so many houses for sale. It’s unlikely to get you more money for your house. But it will get buyers’ eyes on your prize. In effect, curb appeal is “outdoor staging,” said Center City Realtor Joanne Davidow, of Prudential Fox & Roach. Even if the interior decor is Buckingham Palace-quality, no one will ever know if the place isn’t appealing from the street—because no one will ever ring the doorbell to see it. In fact, Davidow said, she is working on a listing now where the interior is wonderful, but the doorbell is hanging off. “You need to pay attention to outside as well as the indoors,” she said. Still, Marilou Buffum of Eichler & Moffly, Realtors in Philadelphia’s Chestnut Hill neighborhood, who concentrates on Northwest Philadelphia properties, cautioned that curb appeal “depends upon what a buyer is looking for.” “If you have an urbanoriented buyer, a house with a lovely lawn isn’t high on the list,” Buffum said. “Clean windows, paint that isn’t peeling, an attractive front door, nice plantings, leaves raked, and the lawns mowed set the tone of what the buyer thinks the house should be.” Late fall to early spring _ right now, in other words _ is the toughest time to make the view more pleasing. All the flowers, except

perhaps pansies, are dead; all but the evergreen trees are leafless, and the grass is brown and sparse. With short days and the sun at such a low point in the sky, the light that

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REMEMBER, YOU ARE SELLING YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD, NOT JUST YOUR HOUSE. Marilou Buffum

provides accent and focus to the appearance of a yard and house in spring and summer is temporarily unavailable. There are challenges to curb appeal everywhere. “The city is the best place to live, and I wouldn’t live anywhere else,” said Prudential Fox & Roach agent Jeff Block, who focuses on the Center City real estate market. “But city properties do deal with unique curb-appeal issues. “One is simply windblown bags, wrappers, and leaves,” he said. “You can sweep your sidewalk every day, but if

the wind blows right before an appointment, the buyer doesn’t know that.” Also affecting curb appeal may be the condition of neighboring houses. “We deal mostly with townhouses and twins,” Block said. “So sellers can point their brick, paint their door and trim, and the house can look perfect. But it does not help if the attached house is beaten up.” “You have to look at your neighbor’s house when considering curb appeal. If there are issues, and you get along well with your neighbor, you might ask if they wouldn’t mind trimming hedges or cleaning their yards,” Said Buffum. In some cases, sellers have even paid to have the house next door painted, she said. “Remember, you are selling your neighborhood, not just your house.” Among the easier-tofix curb-appeal issues are the weeds that pop up between pavers on sidewalks and patios, said Weichert Realtors agent Carolyn L. Sabatelli. Most plants and shrubs are still several weeks shy of bloom, “so color is at a premium” in late winter,

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IF A HOUSE doesn’t have curb appeal, such as this one pictured above, you can’t get a buyer up on the front porch, let alone out of the car or off the sidewalk. said Sabatelli, who works out of Weichert’s Media office. “Bushes should be trimmed neatly, and plant beds should be trimmed out,” she said. “If driveways are asphalt, they should be nice and clean, and, if needed, another coat of blacktop applied.” Think mulch, agents say. Fresh dark mulch adorning even barren landscapes gives them a

warmer look. Except for when a property cries out for professional help, boosting curb appeal does not have to be expensive, Buffum said. “A fresh coat of paint or windows washed and fixed don’t add up to much of an expense,” she said. “Will you get the money back on your investment? Not necessarily, but you are making your

house more appealing to buyers,” she said. “It gives buyers the impression that you care.” Some agents recommend having at the ready photos that show how your house looks in other, more colorful seasons. In fact, Buffum and other agents make booklets of such pictures and leave them inside the house for prospective buyers to see. But “I don’t think you

should put those photographs in the MLS (Multiple Listing Service), because buyers will see right through it,” she said. “Not only that, but if it is winter and the photo of the house was taken in the spring, people will think the house has been lingering on the market for that long.”

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THE BLACK sand beach is featured at Waipio Valley on the rugged Hamakua Coast of the Big Island. The remote valley can only be reached by a steep, narrow road.

Known for beaches, Hawaii has extra special ones Gary A. Warner

KAUAI: POLIHALE BEACH

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In the middle of the summer high season, it seems possible to walk from one end of the beach at Waikiki to the other without ever touching sand or surf because of all the bodies and beach towels. At Kaanapali on Maui, the beaches are fronted by luxury hotels, and a boardwalk moves the hordes from spot to spot, beach to bar, sand to shopping. Finding a beautiful, nearly deserted beach isn’t a tropical fantasy. You just might have to make a long, sometimes bumpy ride or a bit of a hike. But if you long to be alone, buy a good map and head for these places where you can still get lost in paradise.

A well-developed dirt road takes you the last part of the drive to the longest beach in the islands, so it’s best to rent a Jeep or SUV— something with a little ground clearance. Officially, most rental car companies say the beach is off-limits—meaning if you get stuck, you are on your own getting out. But in more than a decade of visiting the beach, I’ve never had a problem with the road if I had the right kind of vehicle. The reward is a beautiful sunset spot with only a scattering of visitors. The road keeps the crowds out, but because it is a state park, there are plenty of benches, bathrooms and barbecue spots. The water here is usually too rough for anything more than a knees-and-below dip. Native Hawaiians believe that the souls of the dead jump off into the afterlife from the cliffs at the north

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end of the beach—the most westerly point in the main islands. Difficulty getting there: medium.

OAHU: ARMY BEACH.

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beaches on this list to get to. It’s just a few feet off a paved road. But that also means it is sometimes a spot for car break-ins. Put all your valuables in the trunk and leave the windows rolled down. That way there is nothing to take. Difficulty getting there: easy.

MAUI: HAMOA BEACH.

You have to make the long, twisting drive to Hana and then go on even farther. Regularly voted one of the most beautiful beaches in all the islands, Hamoa is often deserted, or nearly so. It’s just too much of a time and distance commitment for all but the most determined beach enthusiasts. But once you get to the Hana area, finding the beach is easy, with decent parking and a See Hawaii A22

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If you want a feeling of being lost, visit Army Beach on Oahnu Hawaii from A21 short walk to the water’s edge. There’s plenty of shade in the trees above the surf line. The waters are placid in winter and a little bit more rollicking in summer. A visit is best in the early morning and late afternoon, when the day trippers making the Hana Road drive have yet to arrive or have already left. Difficulty getting there: medium

LANAI: POLIHUA BEACH.

I love Hulopoe Beach on the south coast—it’s one of the most beautiful in the state and a great place to swim, body surf and snorkel. But with the Manele Bay resort on the west end and a popular local park on the east end, it’s usually as full as a beach on tiny Lanai can get. The opposite is true of Polihua, on the north coast. You’ll need a four-wheel drive Jeep in Lanai City. Unlike on other islands, the Dollar rental car agency expects that you will be

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MOKULEIA BEACH, also known as Army Beach, offers a rare bit of seclusion on From there, it is a steep grade to finally pull up to a wide, golden stretch of sand with views out to Molokai. You’ll likely have it all to yourself except in the late afternoon, when a sundowner crowd of locals comes down to

TGI whatever day it is. Don’t drive too far onto the soft sand—it’s a long (and expensive) tow out. Difficulty getting there: hard.

MOLOKAI: KAUPOA BEACH

It’s not hard to find

a deserted beach on Molokai, the island with the least developed tourism of the main Hawaiian islands. Even a spot like Murphy’s Beach, popular in most guidebooks, is usually sparsely crowded at best. I’ve never been to Papohaku Beach, which sounds like a prime candidate for this list. My choice is Kaupoa Beach, on the west end of the island. It’s not too far from Hoolehua, the main town on Molokai. The beach’s look is right out of Hawaii central casting—with a beautiful white crescent, set off by blue waters and dark brown of volcanic outcroppings that run down to the beach. If the water is too rough—watch out for a quick drop-off— then stick to shore and check out the tide pools. Once you get your bearings, it’s a fairly easy drive and walk to the beach. Difficulty getting there: medium

BIG ISLAND: WAIPIO VALLEY BEACH

Distances are big on

the Big Island, and as the youngest volcanic island, the shoreline is almost always rocky. There are a few classic beaches like Hapuna, along with some distant spots like the Papakolea Green Sand Beach near South Point. But they’re usually too crowded or too far to drive. So I’ll go with the black sand beach at Waipio Valley at the north end of the island. Be warned: It’s a tough hike in and out. Most visitors come on organized tours to explore one of the least developed traditional Hawaiian valleys in the islands. At the beach, you will almost certainly be alone, with the exception perhaps of a fisherman or maybe a few local surfers. It’s more for strolling and driftwood collecting than taking a swim—the water is often rough and a lifeguard is miles away. You’ll love it until you hit that hill on the way back up to the highway. You’ll work up a sweat for your solitude. Difficulty getting there: very hard.

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UPPER WHITEWATER FALLS (left) is 411 feet tall and is generally described as one of the best waterfalls in the

eastern United States. It is among the most-visited and most-photographed waterfalls in the southern Appalachians. Visitors can access two overlooks at the falls on the Whitewater River near Sapphire in western North Carolina. Lower Whitewater Falls (right) is 200 feet tall and can only be viewed after a moderate hike. The falls are in South Carolina, just across the state line from bigger Upper Whitewater Falls in North Carolina. upper falls very easy. If you want to see Lower Whitewater Falls,

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eleaguered strata councils are often the subject of scorn for enforcing the corporationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bylaws. Bylaws are the constitution of the condominium and should not be taken lightly, when either drafting them or enforcing their implications. Bylaws reflect the culture of the community and require the support of eligible electors to come into force. The bylaws govern virtually every aspect of living in a strata, including how owners and tenants may use their strata lots, the common property and common assets. They also determine the administration of the corporation. While most stratas amend the standard bylaws to suit the needs of its members, the amendments cannot violate the Strata Property Act, or other legislation such the Human Rights Code. Although democrati-

STRATA SCENE

Gunnar Forsstrom cally adopted with good intention by a vote resolution, they would still be unenforceable. It is a good practise to have the drafted bylaws reviewed by a lawyer prior to registering them. Enforcing bylaws can be very stressful and harmful to relationships if proper procedures are not followed. Although councils are responsible for enforcement, they must first receive a complaint that a person has contravened a bylaw or rule. Prior to proceeding with a complaint, the council may give the alleged offender a warning, or an opportunity to comply with the bylaw or

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rule. If the council wishes to proceed with the complaint, it must give particulars of the complaint to the other party in writing. If the complaint is against a tenant the owner must also be notified about the allegations. The council must then give the alleged offender a reasonable opportunity to respond to the complaint. The Act requires the council to hold a hearing if one is requested, defined as an opportunity

to be heard in person at a council meeting. Following a hearing, the council must promptly provide its written decision in the matter to the person affected. Once council has complied with these requirements, it can enforce the bylaw or rule. Enforcement is generally restricted to fines and councils need to be careful not to overreach their authority or they could be on the receiving end of

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IT IS A GOOD PRACTISE TO HAVE THE DRAFTED BYLAWS REVIEWED BY A LAWYER PRIOR TO REGISTERING THEM.

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lord breaches a bylaw, council cannot automatically remove the ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right to continue to rent their unit. Just the same as a person caught jaywalking couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have his legs removed. With some exceptions, amendments are not enforceable if they impinge on the right of an owner to freely sell, lease or dispose of their condominium. In addition, bylaws

cannot require the screening of tenants, nor require the approval of tenants. As always, common sense and mutual respect are the hallmarks of a well functioning strata corporation. StrataScene is intended for general information purposes only. Gunnar Forsstrom is a licensed Strata Manager with Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty. 250-860-1411 gforsstrom@coldwellbanker.ca

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SENIORS ▼ SUPPORTIVE HOUSING

Understanding the living options for nursing facilities is important

he majority of families that my seniors’ services consulting firm works with lack the knowledge to know what is needed now for their aging parents. Family members wonder when is the time to step in to assist their parents, or when to consider taking away their independence. Often, the mother wants to do one thing and the father wants to do something else. What happens if one parent needs 24-hour care and the other parent has a sharp mind and is still mobile? Aging seniors often have a horrible image of nursing homes, the first thought perhaps entering their minds when it comes to leaving their home. As well, family members will feel there is no way they want to put their parents in a nursing home. A lot of this apprehension is derived simply from misunderstanding the definition of the terms being used. For my parents, I did not understand all of the options available nor the

SENIORS’ CONCERNS

Sharen Marteny correct terms to use to get the correct information. My mom and dad would have moved to a supportive living facility where they would interact with other seniors on a regular basis without leaving the building. This is especially important during the winter

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AGING SENIORS OFTEN HAVE A HORRIBLE IMAGE OF NURSING HOMES, THE FIRST THOUGHT PERHAPS ENTERING THEIR MINDS WHEN IT COMES TO LEAVING THEIR HOME.

months and at night. Their meals would be prepared for them and their housekeeping done. They could also lock the door to their suite and go on a six-week vacation. In short, they could have assistance provided to them without losing their independence. When aging parents walk into a supportive housing facility, they will see many walkers, leading them to think this is not where they want to live. However, this too is a misunderstanding of what they are seeing. Seniors move into supportive housing with their cognitive and mobility skills perfect for their age. Then, as is usual for most people, their needs increase. Besides, one of the best things a senior can do is use a walker to prevent a fall. So much of what I do as a seniors’ services consultant is assist families and their parents understand what their options are and then make sure that their image and reality are correct. If not, both the families and seniors could be going through needless

stress and worry. Okanagan College’s Kelowna campus is at the forefront of helping families and seniors get the information they require. Again this year, the college will present, in conjunction with Kelowna Seniors Consulting, a morning seminars to help the families. On Saturday, March 19, from 9:30 a.m. to noon, the seminar Understanding Supportive Housing Options for Your Parents (CRN 80477) will be presented. This seminar will go into detail about what supportive housing provides, and how to ensure your parents move into a facility that meets their needs. The cost for each seminar is $119.28 (HST included), which will include course material. Register for the course at 250-862-5480 or on line at www.okanagan. bc.ca/csreg Payment is due at time of registration. Interested participants must register prior to the course. Sharen Marteny is a services consultant for seniors in Kelowna. 250-212-1257

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welcome in the Chinese New Year last month with a banquet that included the attendance of special guest Ben Lee (back row, right) and his family. Lee is a former Kelowna city councillor who was affectionately known as “The Mayor of Rutland.” Lee served on city council from 1973 to ’96, and was instrumental in the assimilation of Rutland from being its own municipality to becoming part of the City of Kelowna.

SENIORS’ ACTIVITIES Upcoming events at the Royal Canadian Legion branch 26 during the month of March: St. Patrick’s Dinner of Irish Stew and Ham Friday, March 18, 6:30 p.m., dance to music of Carol and Robert; Pancake Breakfast Sunday, March 13, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Ladies Auxiliary general meeting Tuesday, March 15, 7 p.m. (call Audrey Ewings at 250762-7590); branch 26 AGM Tuesday, March 22, 7 p.m.; Roast Beef Dinner and Dance Friday, March 25, 6:30 p.m., music by Total Gin; Pancake Breakfast Sunday, March 27, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information please call 250-762-4117.

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NEWS

Arrival of teeth for infants always raises questions M

ost of us don’t recall from childhood the events surrounding teething. There are a great many questions generated by parents regarding this topic, which happens in several stages, and so, here we will provide some insights as to when, how and why teething occurs. One of the most common questions about teething is regarding when baby teeth start to erupt. What is normal? The best answer to this question is that there is a very wide range of normal. Most children will have teeth beginning to erupt between three and nine months old. There are variations to this time frame, however, and it is not unusual for babies to have a tooth erupt within the first month of life, or even

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Terry Farquhar & Alan Milnes more rarely, to be born with a tooth. On the other hand, some children do not have any teeth before their first birthday—but rest assured, they will come! Normally, the first teeth to arrive on the scene are the lower incisors, or the lower two middle teeth. These are generally followed by the upper incisors. This is not to say that this is the only pattern, but it is the most common. The general pattern for the 20 baby teeth (10 on top, 10 on the bottom) is: the four incisors (squares) first, fol-

lowed by the first molars at about one year old, then the canines (pointed teeth) at about 1 1/2 years, and then finally the second molars at about 2 1/2 years old. As mentioned, though, there is variation with both the pattern and timing. Another common question is about spacing and alignment. Generally, the most favourable configuration for baby teeth is for children to have spacing between all of the teeth. This pattern also shows a great deal of variation. The two biggest reasons that spacing is good are: 1) ease of cleaning; 2) relief of crowding. As has been previously discussed, cleaning between teeth can be challenging, and really only accomplished with floss if there is no space. If there are spaces between the teeth, however,

the between-teeth surfaces are much more cleanable, and more likely to benefit from the brushing action of the toothbrush. Also, studies show that children with no extra space between their baby teeth, or crowding, experience a great deal more crowding when permanent teeth begin to come in, and are much more likely to require orthodontics (braces) in the future if straight teeth are desired. Interestingly, studies also show that the plethora of issues, such as fevers, and rashes to name a few, are not attributable to teething directly. But as for irritability, that’s another story. On occasion, baby teeth can erupt so that they are not perfectly straight, regardless whether there are spaces or not. Primary teeth alignment can change over time as the child grows

and the muscles of the lips and tongue help the teeth find their equilibrium position in the arch. This does not necessarily mean that when permanent teeth come in they will be the same. There is very little predictive value between how the baby teeth look from an alignment standpoint and how the permanent teeth will look, other than what we have already discussed about spacing. The bottom line is that there is a great deal of variation with regard to baby tooth eruption times, and spacing or alignment. The best thing to do if you have questions about these or other related issues, is to make an appointment to see your dental professional. He or she will take the time to put your mind at ease and let you know what to expect in the future.

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I advise my clients to settle on one design to start. Most diligent consumers do shop for the best deal and that is fine just make sure that each supplier does an apples for apples quote on the same design and all other components involved. During this process you will find different features and options from different suppliers and that is great as well. However, to keep things on a level plane for comparison purposes make notes of these added features and have that supplier option them. Then once you have talked with two or three suppliers you can now make an informed decision based on a product to product comparison, confidence in your salesman and his industry knowledge, the company’s track record for completion, service and customer satisfaction. Now you can add these other options to your updated design and your new kitchen will be just as you desired. Kitchens are an industry that very much lives up to the adage, you get what you pay for. Like automobiles’ and fine wine cheap is not better. Many companies use off shore knock offs for hardware and less structure in the cabinets to cut costs and inferior finishing processes. This is where the consumer looses. It can be difficult for the average consumer to notice theses difference visually when the product is new, they will not stand the test of time that good quality does. My advice is to ask lots of questions and make notes of the answers, this is your kitchen that you will want to enjoy for many many years take charge of your investment.

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We are seeking a responsible, reliable & energetic individual for full time 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 demanding and applicants MUST be able to bend, lift, pull and push up to 150 lbs. Please fax your resume including a Driver’s Abstract to 250-545-7285 or email it (in Word or pdf format) to hr@casefurniture.ca by March 18th/11. Only those called for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. RANCH CARETAKER full time employment opportunity. Aspen Grove area of British Columbia, cattle experience a must, mechanical knowledge an asset. Must be self motivated. Call Don @604-7896047.

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VEIT, ELIZABETH HELEN

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother Elizabeth Helen Veit (nee Houk) who passed away peacefully on March 9th, 2011 at the age of 97. She was predeceased by her loving husband Alex, grandson Tom Brothen, great-great granddaughter Samantha McEwan, son in-law Arne, 6 brothers and 2 sisters. She will be lovingly remembered by daughter Grace Brothen of Camrose AB, 2 grandchildren Ron (Shirley) and Donna, 2 great grandchildren Shane Brothen, and Angela (Danny); 2 great-great grandchildren, a sister Eleanor Wineberger, and numerous nieces and nephews in SK, AB, and BC. Prayer service and viewing will take place on Monday, March 14th, 2011 at 7:00 PM in the chapel of Valleyview Funeral Home, 165 Valleyview Road. A Funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday, March 15th, 2011 at 10:30 AM at St. Theresa’s Parish, 750 N. Rutland Road with Father Otto Rollheiser O.M.I. ofﬁciating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Condolences may be made by visiting www.valleyviewfuneralhome.com Arrangements entrusted to VALLEYVIEW FUNERAL HOME, Honoured Provider of Dignity Memorial.

MALLOW - ROBERT JACK

April 11, 1944 - March 6, 2011 Jack was born in Regina, Saskatchewan. He attended public school in Kitimat, BC and graduated from the University of Alberta (Calgary) He moved to Kelowna in 1980, and was the Executive Director of the Canadian Mental Health Association (Kelowna). Jack was responsible for the fundraising and the building of the Rosemead Residences. He was instrumental in the purchase of the current CMHA clubhouse on Sutherland Ave. Throughout his professional career, Jack was a caring advocate for individuals with mental illness. He particularly enjoyed going out on projects in the community with his work crew. Jack and his wife Clare explored the Oregon Coast and the Okanagan and enjoyed RV’ing, cycling, sailing and 4x4’ing. As enthusiastic supporters of the BC Lions, the Canucks and the Arts, they attended many games and concerts in Vancouver and Calgary. Jack had many extraordinary outdoor adventures with CRIS (Community Recreational Initiatives Society) Troy Becker and his young enthusiastic volunteers made the hiking, kayaking and cycling activities very special for Jack and Clare. A mayor highlight was parasailing together last summer! Jack always encouraged lots of music, singing, ping pong, tennis and BBQ’s at family get togethers. We have such happy memories of those times! Jack will be fondly remembered by his loving wife Clare (his high school sweetheart), sister Pat (Doug), brother Van (Carol), nephews Chad and Travis Mallow and their families, brothers-in-law Neil (Shirley) Orr and Dale (Sharon) Orr and both of their families. We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to Clare for her unconditional love, support and care of Jack. In memory of Jack, donations to CRIS would be greatly appreciated. (Community Recreational Initiatives Society) PO Box 2541 Mission Park, Kelowna BC, V1W 3Y7. A celebration of Jack’s life will be held at a later date.

KOVACIC, WILLIAM SR.

Passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 10, 2011 at the age of 79 years. William was born on October 23, 193 in Ljubljani, Yugoslavia and he immigrated to Canada in 1957. He is survived by his loving wife Margareta of 50 years; son Willy (Laurel) of Kelowna; three grandchildren: Jennifer, Jean-Robert and James. The family would like to thank Dr. Rolf, Dr. Michieletti, Dr. Pavan and the Kelowna General Hospital nursing staff for their wonderful care. A Prayer Service will be held on Sunday, March 13th at 7:00 pm at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC, where a Memorial Service will also be held on Monday, March 14th at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Cancer Centre for the Southern Interior, 399 Royal Avenue, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 5L3. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.

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

www.elitehardwoodﬂoors.ca

Rody & Steve cleaning services. Hard workers, ﬂexible schedule. Ofﬁce & Restaurants call-250 769 9362, r.janitorial@gmail.com SPRING CLEAN with CHAOS CONTROL, I’ll Organize Declutter, Deep Clean & Restage Your Busy Home. Paula 469-1383, or 768-2493

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

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Contractors KSK Framing & Foundations. Quality workmanship at reas rates. Free est 250-979-8948 WENINGER CONST. Family company commited to Kelowna & Big White. 250-765-6898 YOUR GRANITE PRO High quality granite countertops, fabricated & installed. Ref’s Andy or Jason 250-212-8204

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

CUSTOMROCKCOUNTERS March Madness Granite Sale SAVE $500 for removal of old counters and installation of new granite. GREAT QUALITY & SERVICE. Kitchens starting at $2495. Bathrm vanities starting $199. Open 9-4 Mon-Fri, 10-2 Sat. Showroom: 1115 Gordon Dr. 250-870-1577 MIKE’S ELITE CountertopsAll Countertops - Granite, Caesar Stone, Sile Stone, Han Stone, Quartz and Laminate Surfaces. Hundreds of colours to choose from. We also supply and/or install any Tile application. We offer a special every month, call Mike to ﬁnd out this month’s deal! Please call (250)575-8543.

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

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

NEED Installer? We install carpet, lino, hardwood, laminate. Andreas 250-863-3402. ONE CALL DOES IT ALL Carpet, lino, ceramic tile & laminate. Free est. 20+ yrs experience. 250-862-9667.

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

Sales & Service Directory

BLINDS & DRAPERIES DESIGN CENTRE

• Serving Kelowna for over 35 years • Innovative Ideas and Products • Up to 70% off! • Friendly Service/ Professional Installation 125-1295 Cannery Lane

Ph:250-861-5911

ELECTRICAL

A & S Electric

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)

LANDSCAPING

Licensed & Insured

765-6898

Custom homes, reno’s additions, decks, kitchens & baths Call Doug 250.215.1616 engelconst@shaw.ca

TREMBLAY’S EXCAVATING LTD.

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

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We install, service, & repair all makes of doors & openers. FREE ESTIMATES • INSURANCE CLAIMS • SENIOR DISCOUNTS Call Mon.-Fri. 8-4:30 pm

250-878-2911

LAWN & GARDEN

North End Moving Services

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

Local or Long Distance Polite & Professional

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

250.863.8935

250-878-5872

HANDYMAN & Renovation Services • Interior & Exterior Renovations • Carpentry • Painting • Small Repairs • Pressure Washing

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

250-718-8879

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

Painting, Carpet, Tile, Plumbing, Yard Cleanup,

Rubbish Removal, Gutters & Windows Cleaning

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250.317.8348

Breezeway Construction Inc. Specializing In Residential Renovations Bathrooms, Kitchen, Basements Why Move - Just Improve 250-808-2739 breezeway@shaw.ca

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• Bath Remodels • Decks • Drywall

• Kitchen Remodels • Painting • Plumbing

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

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TILING

KATAMA

Artistic Ceramics.

R E N O V A T I O N S Framing Drywall • Painting • Flooring & Finishing

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WCB INSURED

250-864-0033

TILE SETTER

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

Call 250-870-1009

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

250-863-4418

SMITTY’S DRYWALL • Boarding • Mudding • Taping • Texture Spraying 20 Years Experience

250-864-0033

HEATING

KITCHEN CABINETS

SOMMERFELD HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

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

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

Call Wayne (250) 215-6767

Kitchen cabinets & vanity refacing. Replace doors, update crown, modern hardware, counters, tile splash. Bring your old cabinets up to date at a fraction of the cost. www.kpro.ca

PAINTING

Joe’s Moving Service “Many Yrs. Experience”

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

ELITE TRADE PAINTING

AFFORDABLE PAINTING

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

Interior - Exterior (FREE ESTIMATES) Fully insured and WCB

250-808-3626

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

250-718-8131

KATAMA

R E N O V A T I O N S • Basement • Concrete • Painting • Exteriors • Flooring & Suites • Kitchen • Framing Finishing • Bathrooms • Drywall WCB INSURED

250-864-0033

TRUCK/BULL DOZING

TNTTRUCKING 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

“ONE ROOM, OR YOUR WHOLE CASTLE”

DALE’S

PAINTING SERVICE

862-9333 PAINTING KELOWNA A BETTER PLACE SINCE 1982

RUBBISH REMOVAL

RENOVATIONS

FEATURING

Basement Suites Kitchen • Bathrooms • Concrete • Exteriors

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

MOVING

KOSKI PLUMBING, HEATING & GAS FITTING

Call Troy, 250-718-0209

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

Larry’s Handyman

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

SILKAN CONSTRUCTION

DOOR EXCAVATION GARAGE SERVICES

WE PAY THE HST

CALL 250-864-5450

ENGEL CONSTRUCTION Serving Kelowna Since 1973

In business since 1989

GLM ENTERPRISES • Landscaping • Irrigation • Rock Wall • Allan Block • Aeration • Spring Cleanup • Power Rake

DRYWALL

CONTRACTORS

Neighborhood Trucking & Delivery

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

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

To book your space, call

250-763-7114 and speak with a classiﬁed rep today!

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Deck & Rail Kelowna

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

250-878-2483

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

FEATURING

Deck & Rail Kelowna

Serving the Okanagan 14 yrs.

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

250-878-2483

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Garden & Lawn

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1-1-1- Hedge & Tree specialist Downsizing, pruning, removal. Ins. Call Dave, 250-212-1716 Edging Cedars - buy direct from grower, 6ft.-10 for $200, We deliver, Budget Nurseries, toll free 1-866-498-2189, www.budgetnurseries.com Gordonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Quality Lawn Care. Dethatching, aerating, hedge & tree trimming. Full maint services. Free est. 250-863-8935 GreenRidge Landscape. Custom ornamental tree, shrub, hedge, pruning, yard maint. 30yrs exp. 250-317-2491 KATHâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Yard Care. Spring Clean Up. Raking Leaves. Call (250)212-7003

Handypersons COMPLETE Handyman service. Free est. Seniors disc., Call 250-317-8348 NEED a hand with all those jobs you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the time for? Inside/out. Fr. painting to snow removal & anything in between. (250)215-1712 (250)768-5032

Heat, Air, Refrig.

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

Home Improvements

BREEZEWAY Construction Inc. Specializing in Residential Renovations. 250-808-2739 Engel Construction Since 1973! Custom homes, Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Additions, Decks, Kitchens, & Baths. Doug (250)-215-1616 KATAMA Complete Home Renovationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Licensed, WCB Insured. 250-864-0033 M. Sauri Constuction Serving Kelowna since 1980. Call Mauri (250)718-8131 SILKAN Construction 21 Years exp. Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Additions, New Home etc. (250)878-5872 WELL BUILT CONSTRUCTION

Renovation experts. Int/Ext. Insâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Call 250-826-2284

Home Repairs LARRYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Handyman & Reno Serv., Lg. & Sm. jobs, GrafďŹ tti Removal etc., 250-718-8879

Landscaping DIGGINOLES N SHIFTINSTUFF. Pickup & delivery service. Rubbish & recycling removed. Landscape, building supplies & Hay delivered, small equipment transferred. Yes we work weekends!! www.digginoles.com or Ph: Ian 250-864-2339 GLM Landscaping & Irrigation 12% Discountl!!! Custom landscaping 250-864-5450

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Edging Cedars - buy direct from grower, 6ft.-10 for $200, We deliver, Budget Nurseries, toll free 1-866-498-2189, www.budgetnurseries.com

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

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

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Moving & Storage

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Feed & Hay

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Good quality hay, alfalfa grass mix, heavy square bales, barn stored. 542-9419 or 309-5956 Hay for sale, dry rounds $45$50. Haylage $50. Armstrong 250-546-0420, 250-309-1470 HAY FOR SALE; Grass or Grass Alfalfa mix, Round bales $70 each, approx. 800lbs, delivery avail. on larger orders, also Silege bales or Feeder hay. 250-838-6630 *HAY-SALES-GUARANTEED Quality Grass, Alfalfa, Mixed square bales, round bales & Silage bales. Delivery avail. (250)804-6081,(250)833-6763.

FAMILY Movers. Moving? Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance throughout 2010 Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250-493-2687 NORTH END Moving Service Local/Long Distance. Free Estimates 250-470-9498

Painting & Decorating 100% AFFORDABLE Painting Exp, quality. Int Paint/ceilings. Winter Specials. Terry 8639830 or 768-1098 110% P&D Painting serving Western Canada for 32years. Clean quality work at reasonable rates seniors discount call Derek 250-769-9068 1ST. In customer service, Cando Painting, prof. reliable crew, 15yrs. in business, Int/Ext. Eddie 250-863-3449 DALEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PAINTING Service. Painting Kelowna a better place since 1982. 862-9333

Plumbing DREGER MECH. Plumbing, GasďŹ tting, comm/res & reno, insâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, 24hr. Call 250-575-5878. KOSKI Plumbing-Heating Gas Fitting Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Res. Bonded/Insured Troy @ 718-0209

Rubbish Removal 250-808-0733 SKYHIGH DISPOSAL. Full service Junk Removal & Bin Rentals.

We haul little loads of anything, landscaping materials, & Junk to the dump. 250-7181114 BOBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ONE TON TRUCKING. All your rubbish needs. FREE scrap car hauling. 25yrs of satisďŹ ed Customers. Bob 250-765-2789, 861-0303 pgr DIGGINOLES N SHIFTINSTUFF. Pickup & delivery service. Rubbish & recycling removed. Landscape, building supplies & Hay delivered, small equipment transferred. Yes we work weekends!! www.digginoles.com or Ph: Ian 250-864-2339

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

250-859-9053

Sand/Gravel/Topsoil FREE ďŹ ll and or delivered, sand, soil, & clay. Call Ensign Bros. (250)-769-7298 NEIGHBORHOOD Trucking & Delivery. Topsoil, Gravel, Sand, OgoGrow. Visa, Debit, Mastercard. 250-870-1138

Snowclearing TREMBLAYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S EXCAVATING Comm. snow removal & comm snow blower. 250-979-8033

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

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

Tree Services 1-1-1- Hedge & Tree specialist Downsizing, pruning, removal. Ins. Call Dave, 250-212-1716 ROBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Tree Care Ltd 1975. For all your tree care needs. Ins. & Cert. WCB. 212-8656

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Feed & Hay ALL TYPES of hay for sale! all in medium squares (3x4x8). For all your Dairy, Horse, Feeder Hay needs, visit www.hubkahay.com or call Cale @ 403-635-0104. Delivery available and Min order is a semi-load.

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Livestock

27â&#x20AC;? RCA color TV, 6 years old. $100. 250-863-3361

MATCHED set HD Horse Harness w/breeching bridles lines colored spreaders in good shape plus 2 sets HD Horse Harness lines colored spreaders also collars, riding bridles, neck yoke. 250-765-2173

Ladyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Right Handed Golf clubs with cart & bag. 2 woods 4 irons putter.$80 763-4099

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

Pets 8week Standard Poodle Puppies For Sale. Very Smart & Affectionate Call (250)-7687869 or (250)-470-2422 Bichon pups. Micro chipped, ďŹ rst shots, dewormed, great dispositions. For more info and pricing call 250-832-4923. Billions - Biewer Yorkshire Terrier Papillon pups. 3 boys and 1 girl. Born Jan. 25th ready to go on March 23rd. They have had their dewclaws removed, been dewormed and had their 1st set of shots. $700 for more information pls call 250-547-6526 HAVANESE/BICHON frise puppies, comes with shots (250)804-6848

Merchandise for Sale

Antiques / Vintage ANTIQUES & Collectables Dealers Welcome Call for appt. (778)478-7278

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AUCTION RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT

SAT., MARCH 19 â&#x20AC;˘ 11AM Acting on the Instructions of North Central Bailiffs Dodds Will Auction the Equip. & Furnishings of Juiced-Up Juice & Coffee Shop. THIS EQUIPMENT IS AS-NEW, ONLY 8 MONTHS OLD. Partial List Includes: Walk-in Freezer, Walk-in Cooler, Glass Front Display Cooler, Scotsman Ice Machine, 2-drawer Cabinet Freezer, 2-door Counter cooler, 2 - Blendtec Blenders, Bunn Espresso Machine, Bunn Coffee Maker & Grinder, Doyon 30 qt. Mixer, US Range Convection Oven, Automatic Waffle Irons, Under Counter Dishwasher, Double & Single SS Sinks With Runoffs, SS Tables & Shelves, Soup Warmers, Induction Cook Top, 24 Leather Chairs, 20 Leather Bar Stools, 3 Leather Sofas, Tall & Short Tables, Shelf Units, Signs, Cash Reg., Dishes,, Pots & Pans, Utensils, Metro Shelving, Plus Assorted Inventory.

Place: Date: Time: Viewing:

Bicycles

455 - 2306 Hwy #6 (Polson Mall) Saturday, March 19 11:00 AM 9am-5pm, Fri., March 18

Sale conducted by Dodds Auction Vernon 250-545-3259

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Older White Maytag Washer & Dryer $100 (250)764-4551 SHEEP Woolrest to double mattress, not $50. 250-768-9512

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TIRES, 4 all weather Dunlop 175-65/15â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 1/2 worn, $100. (250)763-9398

$300 & Under 55 gallon ďŹ sh tank. Everything included. $250 (778)478-7278 CHINA dinner set, 54pc, serves 8. Legendary by Noritake. $300 obo. 250-763-6428

$400 & Under Kitchen set solid maple table w/leaf 6 chairs excellent cond.$400 obo (250)712-0980

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Firearms DEAL of the week: Savage Model 111, 7mm Rem Mag, Clip, 3-9 Scope, Syn Stock, As new, $499. At The Best Little Gunshop Around Weber & Markin 4-1691 Powick Rd, Kel. 250-762-7575 Tues-Sat, 10-6

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FREE P/U- Appliances, Rads, Batteries, Old machinery, vehicles. Harley 778-821-1317 WE will pick up & recycle your wire pipes, & aluminum windows,from renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, batteries radiators etc.too.(250)717-0581

Furniture OK ESTATES SPRING SALE 20% off Everything, in the month of MARCH!! Antique, Vintage & Modern Home Furnishings and Decor Items. 3292 Highway 97N, Kelowna (beside Sheepskin Boutique) 11pm-5pm Tues - Sat. 250-807-7775 okestates.ca TOTAL OFFICE Now Open Saturdays 10-4! NEW & USED OfďŹ ce Furniture for the Home or Business. Like New Ergonomic Seating Priced to Sell! Call Susanna 250.717. 1626 420 Banks rd.

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Merchandise for Sale

Heavy Duty Machinery

Misc. for Sale BRAND new 5 stage reverse osmosis water ﬁltration system. Retail price: $795. Now: $250. Call 250-863-1544

A-STEEL SHIPPING Containers/Bridges Super sale on now New/Used/Damaged. BEST PRICES 20’24’40’45’48’53’ insulated reefer containers 20’40’48’53’ CHEAP 40’ Farmers Specials all under $2,200! Semi Trailers for hi way & storage. We are overstocked. Delivery BC & AB. 1-866-528-7108 Call 24 hours www.rtcontainer.com

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

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Rentals

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Acreage for Sale

Apt/Condos for Sale

LASER Sights, Red Dots, SKS’s from $199, CZ 858’s $749, CQ-A1 AR15’s $749, Glocks, CZs $699+up. Ammo: 9mm, .40, .45, .357, .38, .44, .223. Repairs, reﬁnishing, reblueing. All at The Best Little Gunshop Around Weber & Markin 4-1691 Powick Rd, Kel. 250-762-7575 Tues-Sat, 10-6

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Mobile Homes & Parks

Apt/Condo for Rent

SPECTACULAR Black Mountain View Lots! Fully serviced & graded sites from $169,900 plus HST. Loseth Drive to Nishi Court. Call 250-863-2717 or go to www.minehill.ca

Tools Misc. Wanted MEAT Band Saw wanted. Phone Larry, 250-764-7344

Medical Supplies SHOPRIDER scooters & power chairs, lift chairs, walkers & ramps, new & used. www.okmobilityscootersplus.ca Shoprider Dealer, Kelowna: 250-764-7757, Vernon: 250542-3745, Toll free: 1-888-5423745,

WANTED broken x-box 360 systems. Will pay $30 per system. 250-878-8598.

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

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ROUTER & table with fence. 38” x 17” x 46” high. Converts to thickness planer stand. $50.00. Submersible sump pump and hoses. $20. Call 250-765-7811.

Real Estate Acreage for Sale 3 Acres, Whitevale Area, Lumby. Flat, trees, drilled well, gas/hydro to driveway. Price $235,000.00 + HST OBO. 250-547-6932.

Apt/Condos for Sale 1 & 2 bdrms 1938 Pandosy St 6 story concrete builiding. Some utils incl’d. bus rte. NS. NP. $775+ up. 250-878-7953 B4 you buy a 2bd condo, see the nicest and best value under $250,000. Payments, $803/mo. w/35yr mortgage aval upto March 18. Hurry! 250-763-8003 HOLLYWOOD Station. 1182 sq’, 2bd, 2 bath, SS appl, brnd new W/D. Immed poss. $10,000 dwn, $237,500 balance. By owner. 250-762-3966 THINKING OF SELLING? For a conﬁdential, no obligation, free market evaluation of your property call Mark Jontz, Royal Lepage 250-762-9446 or 250-860-1100 anytime.

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Mark Jontz Royal Lepage 250-762-9446 or 250-860-1100 anytime

Classiﬁeds Get Results! Commercial/ Industrial Property BMM OFFICE SOLUTIONS. Offers: affordable, daily, weekly and monthly ofﬁce space for rent/lease. Rent/Lease agreement includes receptionist duties, board room, photo/fax machine, telephone & computer outlets and staff kitchen, at a central location. Drop in and visit us at: 200-1789 Harvey Ave., at Central Plaza, Kelowna. Call Shawn Oakes at 250718-1268 or email me at shawn.oakes@gmail.com (some add’l costs may apply).

For Sale By Owner Beautiful Penticton Condo, 1670sqft, 3bdrm, 2bath, 55+, secure u/g parking, laminate ﬂooring, upgraded appliances, close to downtown, shopping, beaches, $299,900, no pets or rentals, (250)493-7220

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

THINKING OF SELLING? For a conﬁdential, no obligation, free market evaluation of your property call Mark Jontz, Royal Lepage 250-762-9446 or 250-860-1100 anytime.

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 $278,500. Lake & Knox Mnt close by, classy 2bd, den/fam, open plan. MLS Ken Dempsey. Remax 250-717-5000 $358,900. Rutland, 3400sq’, 4+bds, 2 FP’s, suitable, det/ gar, RVP. MLS Ken Dempsey. Remax 250-717-5000 3.69 Acres Home and Shop in Vernon home, Detached 1000 sqft Shop with hoist. Great holding property!Reduced to $575,000 Call Wade 250-5506364. 6177 Okanagan Ave Vernonwww.okhomeseller.com #26513l

$373,000. Rutland Bench 2900sq’, 3bth, 3FP’s, 4+bds, garage/RVP. MLS Ken Dempsey, Remax. 250-717-5000 $999 MLS® Listing Program. Free Home Evaluation. 250-8631850. Realty Match BANK FORECLOSURES Free List & Pics. Realty Match www.KelownaForeclosures.org

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COURT ORDERED SALE. 3Bdrm+den Family Home. 2 baths, lrg fenced yard, garage, Nice area.$360,000 Lloyd 250215-5607 MacDonald Realty MORTGAGES LOW RATES. 5YR. 3.94% VARIABLE 2.25% Trish at 250-470-8324 RUTLAND. 30x24 detached, heated & wired shop, updated 3lvl split, 4bd.MLS Ken Dempsey. Remax 250-717-5000

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

Apt/Condo for Rent 1&2BD apartments. Completely redone. Secure building. Call 250-861-4700 1BD, avail immed. 1bd, March 31. Incl heat, NP, clean, safe, quiet environment. near bus, lake & shops. Call Heather, 250-763-7955 1BD, mature complex at 1469 Bertram St. Lrg, clean, mainflr, NP, ref’s, $750 incl heat. Call 250-870-8746 1BD. Pandosy, Adult building, NP, NS, heat & all utils incl. $745. Call 250-878-0119 1Bdrm Above Ground NS NP MATURE Working adult $700 utils incl’d (250)862-6545 1BDRM Condo in Parkway Place on Upton Crt. Next to Parkinson Rec centre. fr, st, ac, ug pking, secured enrty. NS. NP 1yr lease. $800 Avail. immediately (250)860-3134 2BD+den, 2bth Condo, main flr, 5mins to UBCO & airport. Hot tub, pool, gym, insuite lndry. $1300 incl utils. Avail April 1.Christine 250-826-2001 2Bdrm 1 bath in 4-plex fr, st, w/d , storage, great location,lrg yard,free parking, $875/mo Avail immed. (250)-470-0000 2Bdrm Furnished UBC/Quail Upgraded Deluxe Furniture Top Floor. View. Avail now. $1495 utils included. 250-5400539, 250-859-1300. To view okbccondos.com/cc1614.html 3 or 2bdrm, Glenmore, $1195 & $895. 5 appl NS, NP, reno’d. Avail now. 250-768-6792. Available Now. Gorgeous 2bd 2 ba Exexutive Condo hrdwd flrs, f/p, a/c, fr, st .w/d dw, micro, 2decks, storage locker parking. Great location. Asher Rd/ Hwy 33. 1sm. dog or cat ok. $1500. 250-491-3090 BELGO AREA, Rutland Rd. South. 2bd, $900 hydro, f/s, NO PETS, bus route, Avail. now. 250-491-3345, 869-9788

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Call (250)-860-4836 APARTMENTS FOR RENT in Granada Gardens for Mar.1 & beyond, ranging from $800-$850/mo 250-766-4528, 250-718-0881 REC CENTER- 1 bdrm, remodelled, 3rd ﬂr, u/g prkng, view, $750/mo. 250-765-6585.

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

Near SKAHA LAKE. One bedroom apartment. A/C, fridge, stove, coin laundry in building. No smoking no pets. Two parking spots and utilities included. 250-462-5650. RUTLAND: THUNDERBIRD EVERGREEN APTS. 435/395 Franklyn Road 1 & 2 bdrm suites, 3/appls, AC, drapes, walk-in storage, u/g secure parking, hot water included. Laundry facilities on site. Close to excellent shopping, major bus routes (excellent bus service to all campuses, Orchard Park Mall & downtown), theaters, medical facilities & restaurants. 250-762-5932 for appointment to view SILVER STAR (20 mins to Vernon) Cozy Condo 2 bdrm, luxurious, decorated. NS/NP. Apr 5 - Dec 1. $950 internet utils inclusive. 416-702-1298, 416-635-1298. www.salbsilverstar.com SILVER STAR- 3 BDRM, 2 bath, Apr 15-Nov 15. Furnished & equipped. $950 inclusive. (250)517-0602. THE DOLPHINS - Waterfront. Avail immed. 2bd, 2bth, NS, NP. 778-821-1961. $1400. WILLOW PARK MANOR. 270 Aurora Cres 239 Hollywood Rd. S 1 & 2bd units S Next door to the full service Willow Park Shopping Center S Free parking S Resident manager 250-763-3654 1&2BD suites. Kelowna’s best apartment complex. www.thepalisade.ca. 250-762-3455 2Bdrm.+3bdrm apt.suites Spacious, close to all amenities, NS, NP, 1yr lease, Avail Mar. 15th incl heat. 250-763-6600

Commercial/ Industrial 1/2 - 4 acre serviced, fenced industrial lots for lease. Light, heavy or industrial use including auto wrecker & storage. 7000sq’ serviced coverall shelter for storage or workspace or build to suit. Westbank Industrial Park. 250-769-7424 HWY Front avail at 1694 Ross Rd Ship/rec doors, prking C1 2000sqft. $2500 TN. 769-6614

Duplex / 4 Plex 2Bdrm. Rutland. 4plex End Unit. Garage, fenced yard. Pet ok. Ref’s req.d’ 1020 Leathead Rd. $950 + utils. 250765-5578 4BD & 2bd, 3 full bth, 6appl, garage, all windows blinds. March 1. NP. (250)860-8583 $790+1/2 utils. Attractive 4plx, Bsmt. Central Saucier Ave. Adult. Wkng or stdnts. NDogs. 250-764-2542 APRIL 1, small pets ok, 4bd+ den, 2bth, fnc’d yard, Belgo. $1550+utils. 250-763-4598 BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED 2 & 3 Bdrm end units.(x3) Available immediately. Near all Amenities. Fenced yard. Pets negotiable. $950, $1090, & $1290. To view, Call Mark 1-250-938-8040 BLK MTN. 4-bed 2-bath. $1200 + Util. 5-appl. 2 decks. Lrg yard. NS. NP. 250-8698504 MARCH 1. 2bd, $900+utils. Recent reno, WD hookup, lrg fenced yard, near the Y, shops & bus. NP, NS. Looking for wrking couple. 250-765-6124 MISSION 3bd, 2bth, FS, WD, $1300 incl utils. Avail now. 751 Francis Ave. Call 250-7643159 or 250-878-0136

Homes for Rent 2bd 1 bath, Ellison Area. No dogs. $1000 + utils. (250)-8692186 2BD mnﬂr heritage home, 1/2blk to hospital/beach, hrwd ﬂrs, gas fp, WD, AC, prking, lrg deck/yard, NS, NP, $1100+ utils. April 1. 250-868-8874 2Bdrm suite level entry utils incl’d. $900mo. Avail April 1 Dan 250-317-4429

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2 BEDROOM 1 bath cottage house downtown Kelowna. Deck, yard and storage. Available April 1st. $1250/mo. 250-860-2646 3/2 Lake Country, Rent to own nice Family home. $10K down 1600/mo. 30% rental credit includes suite, can be rented for $850/mo.( 250)-317-5360 3/4 BD., WinďŹ eld area, $1575 +utils. NO PETS. Avail Now. Overlooks Wood Lake on East side. Close to schools. Call 250-869-9788, 250-491-3345 3BD in orchard, Rutland/Ellison area. New paint/ďŹ&#x201A;oors. Avail now. 250-864-3526 3bdrm 2 bath near orchard park $1400 +DD 1-403-3096702 3BDRM, Central Locationclose to everything, NS, NP, $1200/mo. 250-470-7291 4bd 2ba Lakeview in WinďŹ eld $1600 + new 2bdrm suite in Rutland $900(250)766-1977ev 4BD house w/suite/detached 4bay garage on acreage. Rutland. 250-870-3294 APRIL 1, 3bd rancher, garage, garden, ďŹ r trees, city view, FP, FS, NS. Small pet neg. 1yr lease. $1300, 250-861-5757 DOWNTOWN. 1bd loftstyle carriage house, garage, 5appl, newer, small pets ok, $1000. Close to bus & shops. AC. Avail March 15 or April 1. Please call 250-899-0911 GLENROSA Area. 3/bdrm $1500 mo+utils. Available now. NO PETS. Lrg back fenced yard. 250-869-9788 or 250-491-3345 MAGIC ESTATES 3bdrm. 3 bath, dbl garage. Avail immed. $1750 + utils. 250-859-6784 NANCEE WAY Village, new, 1 bath, 1 bdrm + den, large deck, 6 appliances, air conditioning, NS, NP, $1.000 + util, avail Apr. 1, 250-768-2978. N. Glenmore. 3bd, 2bth, garage, 2decks, fam rm, April 1. $1380+ utils. 250-718-2771 NORTH KELOWNA 1500 sq ft Carriage house. Main ďŹ&#x201A;oor is heated garage with 9â&#x20AC;&#x2122; ceil. and 750 sq/ft 1 bdrm apt above with 5 appl. gas f/p, vaulted ceilings. good references required, no pets, avail March 1 Andrew 250-862-6625. NO STRINGS ATTACHED! If we told you thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a $45K non repayable grant for a down payment on a brand new home, wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t you want to know more? If you can make mortgage payments but havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been able to save a down payment, ďŹ nd out about Project Build II Attainable Housing program. Contact Gino Dal Ponte at 250-317-2707 or info @ thepropertysource.ca RENTING Out Front Yard. Interested in renting us out a few feet of your front yard on a major roadway? We are looking to place a sign to generate prospects. Please call (888)367-3069 S. Rutland. 3bd top ďŹ&#x201A;r, deck, fncâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d yard, covâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d prking, 5appl, walk to school, 1pet ok, NS, April 1. $1350. Detached gar optional for May 1. 250-8600403 or gwma@shaw.ca WANTED- April 1st. Clean house or townhouse, 2-3 bdrm, lease only, long term, min 1yr, excellent credentials, will treat your property like our own. 250-768-9592. WEST KELOWNA Waterfront + Dock. $1800 + utils. 5 bdrm 2.5 bath. Garage. N/S N/P. 250-869-8504. WINFIELD 10419 Okanagan Center Rd. 3bd 2full bath 2 livingroom,dbl car garage covered deck Mar 1 $1300 + utils NP.NS.(250)498-7757 WOODLKE VIEW, dividable 2-kit, 5bd, 5ba, carprt, grg/wrk shp, in-grd pool, acre, pet neg. $1800+ utils, 250-766-4322 3BD 3Ba 5Appl FP Den Deck DblGar $1750. 3Bd 2Ba 5Appl Patio Gar $1250. 250-8601961 www.cdnhomeďŹ nders.ca

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2BD Condo, share w/wrking female. WD, DW, micro, gas FP, 2bths, near bus, sec. lit prking, near amens. $600 utils incl. Sharla, 250-878-3582 or Linda 250-832-6199 AVAILABLE ASAP. 1 bdrm close to all amenities NP. NP. NS. $400 utils., wireless net, & laundry inclâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d 250-763-7553 N.RUTLAND: Student or working, 3 bdrms, share LR, kit, bath, lndry, sat, int & hottub. On Bus route, CRC req. $450 utils incl. 250-765-7239 Private bd semi-pri bath, quiet person, $450-$500, everything incl,1-888-492-2543 ROOM for rent in 3 bdrm house,downtown, avail immed. $450. 250-212-8909. Wrkng person to share roomy twnhse, quiet loc, close to Park. Rec. $500+ 1/2 utils. Cbl incl.March1/15. 778-478-7278.

Suites, Lower 1BD 4Appl Patio $750 Incl Cable, Util. 2Bd 4Appl Pet OK $825 Incl Cable -Util-250-8601961 www.cdnhomeďŹ nders.ca 1BD. $700. incl. utils., Rutland, ns, np, cls. to UBC, bus rte, Avail now 250-448-4461 1BD., Off McCurdy, f/s, w/d, priv. ent., nr. bus, ns, np, pref 1 person, $750. util/cbl. incl. Avail now (250)491-9006 1Bdrm ($700) + 2bdrm w/bonus rm. ($795) quiet clean Newer hme.NS (250)491-4220 1BDRM. Bachelor, Reduced for March. ($550) Lower Mission. block to beach FS, micro, WD. NS/ND, No dogs. Suited for 1 person $800 or a couple $925 + DD incl utils. 250-8782851. cozyguest@telus.net 1 BDRM priv ent. patio, shed. Part furn. AC & gas FP. Gyro area, $700 incl utils, cable & int. N/S. N/P. 250-860-8057. 1Bdrm Sep entry, A/C Avail. Mar.15 No laundry. NP. $650 utils.inclâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d (250)864-5413 1Bdrm Suite Available on Rutland Bench. Private entry. Single person. NS. NP. NParty $700/mo (250)491-1355 1BD suite near Nestors Glenmore, updated & bright shrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d WD, great storage. NS. Cat ok Apr 1$750+DD (250)762-9252 1BD w/o bsmt, Westside area. Lakeview, walk to beaches, sep ent, 2prking stalls. $750 incl cbl & utils. 1 pet neg. days) 250-863-8077 eves) 250-769-0969 1 LRG Bdrm walk out lwr suite., new ďŹ&#x201A;ooring & cabinentry. f/s w/d, gas ďŹ replace & furnace. On bus route close to shopping in West Kelowna Available March.15 $775 incl. major utilities 250-768-0978 2/3BDRM, 1bath, main ďŹ&#x201A;oor of house, quiet country setting, lrg yard, in WinďŹ eld. Gas f/p in l/rm. Approx 1000 sq ft, very lrg covered deck, 1 covered prkg space. Incl f/s, dw, w/d, satellite tv (limit 2), wireless internet. Avail Apr 1. $1150/mo. To inquire Peter Janzen 250766-2115, p_janzen@shaw.ca 2BD. 1ba. lg. liv.rm., 1 lg. kit., $850.mo. laundry incl., 250765-3884 & 250-878-9303 2BD bsmt suite, full bth, nice kitchen, WD, wiďŹ , $895 utils incl. NS. Sergie 250-681-2577 or Brian 250-212-7175 2BD LRG bright kitchen, all appls., partially furnished. Pets ok. Quiet & very clean. $850mo. 250-766-1265 2BDRM bsmt suite Looking for kind considerate reliable quiet working people (35+yr old)$800 incl utils. internet lndry NS. Call 250-762-7253 2 BDRM bsmt suite, NS, NP, No Partying, close to UBCO & bus stops. $900/mo incl utils, DD reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. 778-753-1356 2BD, some utils incl, NParties, NS, NP, near shopping & bus, quiet area, Area of Rutland. Lndry HUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Extreme WL int. $895, dd reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. 250-765-2931 2BD S.Rutland. Close school, shopping,& bus stop,@ driveway. Avail now.NS,NP. (250)899-2195,(778)-753-4148 2BD suite, sep ent, appl incl, $725 utils incl. Sep lndry. Pet neg. immed. 250-317-8515 3707 Mission Springs Dr. 1bdrm, 1 bath, ground level, deck,953sqft incl stove, fridge, DW, washer, dryer, storage, parking. $700/mo incl inďŹ&#x201A;oor heating. 55+ NS. 250-8613720 or 250-718-0829

BRAND new 2 bdrm, sep ent, porch, lndry, big kitchen, NP, NS, wrking cpl. Avail March. $1000+ utils. 250-864-6722. BRAND new legal 2bd w/hot tub access. insuite lndry, NS, NP. $1000. 250-765-0986 Clean new renos 2bdrm 4 appls 1 ba, parking & patio yard,NS NP.$1050 utils inclâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d 250-215-1073 (250)491-8177 Excl suite/loc. 1bd. All utils, int, lndry, nprtys, ns. $850. Pets neg. Mrch 15+. 250-317-6963 FULLY furnished gorgeous 1 bdrm. Executive. walk-out lower suite. Available Mar. 15 only 5 mins. from bridge on Westside. Last month FREE with 12mo. lease. Inc. utils, internet etc.$1300/mo 250-762-7837 MISSION-BEACH - Location! Large 2 Bed + LR. New paitn & more. $890. Hugh 250-4708262 NEWER 2bd suite, avail immed. Own ent, prking, nice yard. $750 incl utils. Quiet area. NS, NP. 250-712-2247 or 250-869-9663 RENT Incentive. Beautiful 1100 sq. ft. legal suite, utils., wireless & cable included. shrd laundry, on bus route, $875+ DD. Adults only NP. NP. NS. (250)-769-0222 cell (250)-864-2178 RUTLAND 2bd Daylight,$850. incl utils. Avail now, NP/NS. prkng. 491-0917 & 801-0916 RUTLAND- 2bdrm gr level, priv entry, 5appls, heat, nr bus route. NS. NP, ND, ideal for wrkng cple or student, Avail immed. $1000 250-762-6519 RUTLAND N. 2bd, sep ent, no lndry, NP, NS. Couples pref. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Inclds all. $800+DD. 250-801-2785 SMALL BACHELOR suite in Heritage house. Located near downtown. N/S. N/P. $665/mo. includes utilities. Avail. immed. Call 250-8783481.

TWO SUITES Downtown. 2 bed 2 bath main ďŹ&#x201A; $1100+util. 2 bed 1 bath upper $750+util. Shared w/d, good pkg, pets ok. Christine 250-8683770

Suites, Upper 1BD suite avail immed. Spacious open plan with island kitchen, 2nd ďŹ&#x201A;r of commercial building, 2 full bths, FS, WD & DW. BI vac, balcony off living area. $1200+utils. Very clean. 250-491-3177, 250-718-8804 2BD, Lrg- near everything fs, shared wd, yard $1050+utils. April1 ns np nd 250-491-3215 2BDRM 4 plex unit, behind Plaza 33 in Rutland. 5 appl, carport & storage. NS. $900/mo+utils & DD. Available immediately. 250-451-9923

Townhouses THINKING OF SELLING? For a conďŹ dential, no obligation, free market evaluation of your property call Mark Jontz, Royal Lepage 250-762-9446 or 250-860-1100 anytime. WANTED- April 1st. Clean house or townhouse, 2-3 bdrm, lease only, long term, min 1yr, excellent credentials, will treat your property like our own. 250-768-9592.

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

Auto Accessories/Parts 4 Genuine GM 1/2 T, 5-hole, 2006 Chev Silverado, 17â&#x20AC;?x7â&#x20AC;?W 5 spoke as new Alloys. $595 set. 250-497-0008 OK Falls. LYLEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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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2005 Toyota Echo 2dr HB, auto, cruise, 62,000k, $5975. 2007 Toyota Yaris 2dr HB 5spd $6475. 2004 Toyota Matrix, auto, air, 112,000k $7975. Government Inspected Rebuilt Vehicles, Lego Auto Sales, Vernon. 250-260-4415 2006 Honda Pilot EX-L One owner, black with grey interior, 130,000kms, eight passenger, trailer package installed, winter and all-season tires included. Meticulously maintained. Located in Nelson B.C. Call 250-825-3458 for more information

1992 Acura NSX, red, loaded, mint, too many extra, $37,000 obo. 250-308-6124

Laredo 120000KM Auto V8 4x4 Air P/W P/L P/M Cruise P/Seat Tilt CD Player Excellen Con In & Out $4990 Call 250-862-2555 www.kfmauto.com 1999 CHEV MALIBU

Auto Accident Free B.C Car Air P/W P/L Cruise Tilt CD Player Great Cond In & Out Runs Very Well 4Cyl $1850 Call 250-862-2555 Visit www.kfmauto.com 2004 Chev Malibu Max, 67km, like new cond., LS model, full load, 250-869-5632 2009 Buick Allure, ex cond., loaded, only 20m,kms, $23m,.obo. New top line winter tires inc. 250-545-7594.

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2005 HYUNDAI TUSCON FOR SALE 2 ltr, front wheel drive, AM/FM stereo w/MP3 CD, alloy wheels, anti-lock brakes, power brakes/steering/mirrors/windows/locks. Roof rack, ďŹ ve doors, tilt steering, 4 wheel disc brakes, electronic stability control, block heater, heated front windshield & heated mirrors. New winter tires, timing belt, windshield & front brakes. Good on gas +/- hwy 30, town 28 m/g. 100,000 kms. EXCELLENT CONDITION. NEW PRICE $8,900 OBO CALL CELL 250-617-9944

1993 Nissan Maxima. 4-dr sedan w/sunroof. 192K. 2nd owner. PW, PS, PB, AC. Excellent condition. Runs like new! $2450. (250) 860-6210 can be seen at 1114 Nechako Court, Kelowna.

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2003 Kawasaki Z1000 met black, new rubber, lots of extras $4700 obo. 250-308-6124

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS T11-033 Professional Engineering Field Services â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Runway 16/34 Rehabilitation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Kelowna International Airport Sealed proposals clearly marked on the outside of the envelope with the words â&#x20AC;&#x153;T11-033 Professional Engineering Field Services â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Runway 16/34 Rehabilitation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Kelowna International Airportâ&#x20AC;? will be received at the OďŹ&#x192;ce of the City Clerk, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna, BC up until 3pm, Local Time, March 24, 2011. The Request for QualiďŹ cations (RFQ) will not be opened publicly. The City is issuing this Request for QualiďŹ cations to prequalify companies to be invited to submit proposals for Professional Engineering Field Services - Runway 16/34 Rehabilitation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Kelowna International Airport. The City reserves the right to reject any or all responses, to waive defects in any submission and to accept submissions which it may consider to be in the best interest of the City. RFQ documents may be obtained at no charge from the City of Kelowna Website or from the Purchasing Branch, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna BC V1Y 1J4.

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2005 Hyundai Tuscon. 2 ltr, front wheel drive, AM/FM stereo w/MP3 CD, alloy wheels, anti-lock brakes, power brakes/steering/mirrors/windows/locks. Roof rack, ďŹ ve doors, tilt steering, 4 wheel disc brakes, electronic stability control, block heater, heated front windshield & heated mirrors. New winter tires, timing belt, windshield & front brakes. Good on gas +/- hwy 30, town 28 m/g. 100,000 kms. EXCELLENT CONDITION, great winter vehicle. New Price: $8900 obo. Call: Cell 250-617-9944

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NOTICE to all residents within the Glenmore-Ellison Improvement District water system: The District has revised its spring water main flushing dates to March 16th to April 27th, 2011 as follows: r Mar 16-18 UBCO Zone â&#x20AC;&#x201C; includes UBCO Campus, Kelowna Intâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;l Airport, Airport Indâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;l Park, Glenmore Rd N & areas of Curtis Rd r Mar 21-25 Ellison r Mar 28-Apr 1 Scenic Zone/Upper Glenmore Bench â&#x20AC;&#x201C; East of Valley Rd to Hwy 97 r Apr 4-8 Glenmore Zone, West side â&#x20AC;&#x201C; area on & West of Snowsell & Glenmore Rds r Apr 11-15 Glenmore Zone, East side â&#x20AC;&#x201C; area on & East of Snowsell & Glenmore Rds r Apr 18-19 Wilden r "QS 2VBJM 3JEHF %SZ 7BMMFZ BSFBT r "QS .D,JOMFZ -BOEJOH 'MVTIJOH PDDVST CFUXFFO UIF IPVST PG BN BOE QN Avoid doing laundry during these times. During this period you may experience variations in the water pressure and some discoloration in the water. If you experience discoloration, run the cold water tap until the water runs clear. To avoid any JODPOWFOJFODF DIFDL ZPVS XBUFS GPS DMBSJUZ QSJPS UP VTJOH You can visit the GEID website: www.glenmoreellison.com to view any changes to the scheduled dates and when GEID crews will be in your particular area. Residents wishing direct notification about spring flushing in their specific area can email hbauer@geid.org. Please include your street address in your email request.

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YOUNG ADULT STAFFY BULL TERRIER/ AMER BULLDOG X FEMALE

Xena is used to living in a multi-guardian home where she has constant attention. She is sweet, affectionate & enjoys cuddling on her bed. Xena will need new owners who are experienced with separation anxiety and have NO SMALL CHILDREN. She needs a quiet home where there will be lots of TLC, plenty of walks to be had and a willingness to do some obedience training. With the proper measures Xena will become a great household pet.

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Sadie is a great dog! It breaks the staff hearts to see older dogs spending their days in the shelter. She loves to snuggle and simply needs a long term retirement home. She would be an excellent companion for someone who has lots of affection to give, loves to take daily walks and can offer Sadie the positive reinforcement she needs. She can still be a bit excitable and gets anxious when left alone. She needs owners who are experienced and still active.

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Jules is a very regal cat who loves to lie on his back and snooze away the day. He has been shaved due to matting of his fur. He loves attention and is very laid back. Jules would do best in either an active or calm home due to his easy going personality. If you think he would ﬁt in well and you can offer him a good loving home, please come down and pay him a visit. Came in as a stray

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Mufﬁn is very shy but very vocal and is a little anxious. She is a very sweet girl and needs to go to a home with an experienced owner with NO CHILDREN, where she can get the focused TLC she needs to come out of her shell and be the social girl we know she can be. She is not good with other cats or dogs. If you can offer this beautiful tabby a safe place to call home, please come down to the shelter for an introduction. Owner surrendered

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CUISINE from Jude’s kitchen eat your greens Some people just don’t seem to like green vegetables, but I love them, especially spinach, which is an excellent source of a variety of vitamins and minerals, including iron and calcium. It’s also rich in antioxidants, which are believed to help prevent cancer. However, the iron in it is better absorbed by the body if it’s eaten with a food that contains vitamin C, such as raspberries or citrus fruits. Perhaps including them in the dressing for a spinach salad will improve the body’s ability to use the folate in spinach. Fruity flavours are perfect additions to a salad of fresh, baby spinach leaves, along with crunchy nuts, and maybe a handful of crumbled feta cheese. I toss handfuls of Popeye’s favourite food into all kinds of dishes, from rice to pasta; stir-fry dishes to casseroles. As a tribute to the Irish, who will likely be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day on Thursday, March 17, serve a little of this nutrient powerhouse this week. After all, it is green, and that’s the colour of this particular day, isn’t it? Shamrocks are supposed to symbolize the luck of the Irish, but I’m not going to eat them—but spinach is another proposition entirely. I’ve always found salmon and spinach a delightful combination, so I recently came up with these pretty spirals featuring both, with a crunchy, partly-cooked spear of asparagus at the centre. We should be seeing fresh, local asparagus sprouts soon, now that spring is just around the corner. There should also be the first sprouts of chives popping up in your garden soon, ready to snip over scrambled eggs, steak or fish. If you’ve been enjoying this weekly food column, you may be interested in my upcoming book, to be called Jude’s Kitchen, published by the Okanagan Institute. To reserve your copy, go to: www.judiesteeves.com JUDIE STEEVES / CAPITAL NEWS

Spinach Salad with Raspberry Dressing Raspberries frozen fresh from the vine last summer will remind you of the coming summer with their piquant sweetness—in contrast to the smooth richness of the baby spinach leaves, and the crunch of chopped almonds or pecans. 4 c. (1 l) baby spinach leaves

DRESSING:

1/4 c. (60 ml) raspberries 1 clove garlic 1 tbsp. (15 ml) balsamic vinegar 1/3 c. (75 ml) olive oil 1/4 tsp. (2 ml) sesame oil

1/4 tsp. (2 ml) freshly-ground black pepper salt, to taste toasted, salted almonds or pecans Wash, drain, dry and toss baby spinach leaves into a large salad bowl. Blend raspberries, minced garlic, vinegar, oils, pepper and salt until mixed well. Spray raw almonds or pecans lightly with olive oil, dust with a flavoured salt such as one mixed with paprika and powdered chillies, and roast them in a 200 F oven for about 15 minutes. Let cool and garnish the salad with either the whole nuts or chopped ones. Serves 4.

Salmon & Green Spinach Spirals with Asparagus There’s lots of green in this appetizer for St. Paddy’s Day and it’s both tasty and nutritious. I used low fat cream cheese and mayonnaise as well. Simple and good-looking. 2 asparagus spears 3 small green onions 7.5 oz. (213 g) can of salmon 2 tbsp. (30 ml) fresh dill 1 tbsp (15 ml) mayonnaise 1 tsp. (5 ml) lemon juice salt and pepper, to taste 1/4 c. (60 ml) soft cream cheese 2 medium-size multi-grain tortillas 2 c. (500 ml) baby spinach leaves

Barely cook the asparagus in the microwave, so it’s still crunchy. Mince green onions and dill; then drain salmon and mush it in a small bowl. Mix in onions and dill, mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice and salt and pepper, to taste. Spread cream cheese on tortillas. Cover with a layer or so of fresh spinach leaves. Divide salmon mixture between the two, dabbing and spreading it around on the spinach. Snugly, roll up the whole asparagus spears in the middle of the tortillas. Slice into about 12 pinwheel appies each. Makes about 24.

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

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City Hall 1435 Water Street Kelowna, BC V1Y 1J4 250 469-8500

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PUBLIC HEARING

Map A Existing

ALUMNI AVE

Existing Aberdeen Hall Preparatory School

Robert Lake

JOHN HINDLE DR

Lot 1

Notice is given that City Council will hold a public hearing on: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at 6pm Kelowna City Hall, 1435 Water Street Council Chambers

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Lot 10

Lot 2

Lot 8

Council will hear representations from the public who deem an interest in the properties aﬀected by proposed amendments to Zoning Bylaw 8000 for:

Lot 3 Lot 9

Lot 7 Lot 4

Park

1483 Ayre Avenue

VALLEY RD N

Lot 5 Park

Lot 7, Section 30, Township 26, ODYD, Plan 11261 Bylaw No. 10488 (Z11-0005)

CU RT

Lot 6 IS

Lot 19 Park Park

The applicant is proposing to rezone the subject property in order to legalize a secondary suite within a single family dwelling.

Lot 16

Park

Requested zoning change: from the RU1 – Large Lot Housing zone to the RU1s – Large Lot Housing with Secondary Suite zone. Owner/Applicant: Kevin Lavigne and Amanda Telfer / Kevin Lavigne

Lot 17

Lot 18

433 West Avenue

School

Lot 20

Lot 8, Block 1, District Lot 14, ODYD, Plan 4743 Bylaw No. 10489 (Z11-0001)

Legend L OU

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Future Land Use Designations

Proposed Lots

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RD Educational / Major Institutional

ARAB

SD AL

OLDS

Industrial

SHETLAND RD

RE YN

NEAVE RD

HOLLYW

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Future Urban Reserve

The applicant is proposing to rezone the subject property in order to facilitate the construction of a new dwelling complete with secondary suite.

DE CLY

Commercial

Major Park / Open Space Multiple Unit Residential (Low Density) Multiple Unit Residential (Med. Density)

2055 Golfview Road

Rural / Agricultural Single / Two-Unit Residential APPALOOSA RD

Map A Proposed

Proposed Aberdeen Hall Preparatory School

Robert Lake

JOHN HINDLE DR

Lot 1

The applicant is proposing to rezone the subject property in order to legalize a secondary suite within an accessory building.

AD EM Y

Lot 10, Section 29, Township 26, ODYD, Plan 17315 Bylaw No. 10491 (Z11-0002)

ALUMNI AVE

Requested zoning change: from the RU1 – Large Lot Housing zone to the RU1s – Large Lot Housing with Secondary Suite zone. Owner/Applicant: Peter and Marie Baigent / Manzanita Homes Inc.

Lot 10

Requested zoning change: from the RU1 – Large Lot Housing zone to the RU1s – Large Lot Housing with Secondary Suite zone. Owner/Applicant: Kenneth Chung

Lot 2

Lot 8

Lot 3 Lot 9

Lot 7 Lot 4

Park

899 Academy Way, 285 Arab Road and (N OF) Arab Road

VALLEY RD N

A portion of Lot 2, Section 10, Twp. 23, ODYD, Plan KAP86356 A portion of the North East ¼ of Section 3, Twp. 23, ODYD A portion of the North ½ of the South East ¼ of Section 3, Twp. 23, ODYD , Except Plan KAP88257 Bylaw No. 10492 (OCP09-0018) (see Map “A”) Bylaw No. 10493 (Z09-0069) (see Map “B”)

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Lot 6

Lot 19 Park Park Lot 16

Park

Owner/Applicant: Watermark Developments Ltd. and Academy Apartments Ltd. / Watermark Developments Ltd.

Lot 17

Lot 18

The applicant is proposing to amend the City of Kelowna Oﬃcial Community Plan and rezone the subject property in order to accommodate the proposed revisions to the development plan.

School

Lot 20

LO U

899 Academy Way From To

285 Arab Road From To

(N of) Arab Road From To

RD ARAB

Proposed Lots

O OD R DN

RE YN

Legal Parcel

OLDS

Future Land Use Designation Changes

SHETLAND RD

Multiple Unit Residential (Med. Density)

NEAVE RD

HOLLYW

ANG

Legend

RE YN

(N of) Arab Road From To

Commercial Educational / Major Institutional Major Park / Open Space Multiple Unit Residential (Low Density) APPALOOSA RD

CD20 JOHN HINDLE DR

HWY 97 N

A1 – Agricultural 1 C3 – Community Commercial RM3 – Low Density Multiple Housing RM4 – Transitional Low Density Housing RM5 – Medium Density Multiple Housing P2 – Educational and Minor Institutional P3 – Parks and Open Space

285 Arab Road From To

Requested Zoning Change:

MU ST

899 Academy Way From To

DE CLY

Multiple Unit Residential – Medium Density Multiple Unit Residential – Low Density Single/Two Unit Residential Education & Minor Institutional Major Park & Open Space Commercial

Proposed Oﬃcial Community Plan Amendment:

Lot 1

Aberdeen Hall

P2Preparatory School

Lot 2

Lot 10

Lot 3

Lot 8 Lot 9

Lot 7

Lot 4

Park

Lot 5

Park

Lot 6 Lot 19 Park

Park

Lot 16

Presentations at the public hearing are limited to a maximum of ﬁve minutes. If a person has additional information they shall be given further opportunity to address Council after all other members of the public have been heard a ﬁrst time.

Park Lot 17

Subject Properties Notes:

School

Lot 18

- Rezoning from A1 Agriculture 1 to P2 Education & Minor Institutional

Lot 20

RU2S

RR2 A1S

cityclerk@kelowna.ca

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NEAV

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- Rezoning from A1 Agriculture 1 to RM5 Medium Density Multiple Housing

RR2

MAP "B" PROPOSED ZONING Rezone

A1 to RM3

Legal Parcel

A1 to C3

A1 to RM4

Subject Property

A1 to P2

A1 to RM5

Easement

A1 to P3

This map is for general information only. The City of Kelowna does not guarantee its accuracy. All information should be verified.

INFO: 250-469-8645

- Rezoning from A1 Agriculture 1 to I1 RM4 Transitional Low Density Housing

Zoning

ARAB RD

AL E

- Rezoning from A1 Agriculture 1 to RM3 Low Density Multiple Housing

RU5

SHETLAND RD

APPALOOSA RD

The public may review copies of the proposed bylaws, Council reports and related materials online at kelowna.ca/council or at the Oﬃce of the City Clerk at City Hall from 8am-4pm, Monday to Friday, as of March 4, 2011 and up to and including March 22, 2011.

NEAV

ARAB RD

RU2S P3 P4

TA N

CL YD E

100 Meters

kelowna.ca/council

kelowna.ca

ADAMS RD

Any submissions received after 4pm on Monday March 21, 2011 will not be accepted.

- Rezoning from A1 Agriculture 1 to P3 Parks & Open Space MU S

OOD RD N

Correspondence, petitions and e-mails relating to this application must include your name and civic address. Petitions should be signed by each individual and show the address and/or legal description of the property he or she believes would be aﬀected by the proposal. Correspondence and petitions received between March 4, 2011 and 4pm on Monday March 21, 2011 shall be copied and circulated to City Council for consideration at the public hearing.

HOLLYW

No representation will be received by Council after the conclusion of the public hearing.

- Rezoning from A1 Agriculture 1 to C3 Community Commercial

PINTO RD

Comments can be made in person at the public hearing, or submitted online by email to cityclerk@kelowna.ca, or by letter to the Oﬃce of the City Clerk, City Hall, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 1J4.

P4 Rev. Sept. 24/10

SEXSMITH RD

RU1

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Public silent so far on budget Alistair Waters ASSISTANT EDITOR

Interior Health CEO Dr. Robert Halpenny at the meeting. “We were shown some financial figures and a priorities list, however, IHA has asked that they remain confidential for now,” added Findlater. The mayor said despite close to $1 billion being invested in the Kelowna and Ver-

West Kelowna council wants to hear from you about its upcoming budget. Council is seeking input from the public regarding the draft 2011 budget and the district’s five-year financial plan. Following a no-show by the public the last time it held a public meeting to gather input about the budget, the municipality is trying again. The second and final session prior to council approving the budget will be held on Tuesday, March 15, 6 p.m., at the Westbank Lions Community Hall. At the meeting, the public will be asked directly about aspects of the budget, which includes a proposed 4.07 per cent tax increase for 2011. Initially, a five per cent tax increase was proposed, as recommended in the 2007 governance study. Council reduced that by nearly one per cent as a result of its deliberations Jan. 18. The impact on an average-priced residential property in the district (with an average assessed value of $475,000) will be an extra $57 on the muni-

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Three bighorn sheep stand at the end of a driveway near Traders Cove. SEAN CONNOR /CAPITAL NEWS

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Campaign to build health centre losing steam Alistair Waters ASSISTANT EDITOR

It used to be a top priority, but hopes for the Westside urgent care centre appear to be fading fast. Following a recent meeting between West Kelowna and Interior Health Authority officials, it has been revealed plans for the centre, which would have

provided health care services here such as day surgery, is not likely to be built anytime soon. The new, two-storey building was to have been built on land IHA bought for $3.45 million at the corner of Brown and Bering Roads in Westbank. The site is currently fenced off and vacant. According to a report from Mayor Doug Findlater, who at-

tended the meeting, current projections show the centre may not be built for another 10 years. In the meantime other projects could supersede it. Findlater said given the investment in health care recently in Kelowna and Vernon, other areas like Kamloops, the Thompson, Cariboo and Shuswap are all making their requests for more facilities strong-

ly known. “It is fair to say that the Westside Urgent Care Centre is on the (priority) list but well down it and will not move noticeably upward in the current financial and political reality,” said Findlater in his report. Findlater and two of his councillors, Rosalind Neis and David Knowles, were shown the list and financial figures by

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WESTSIDE ▼ CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

Guide leader’s volunteer spirit celebrated Alistair Waters ASSISTANT EDITOR

It wasn’t your usual award presentation. The recipient was at home in her pyjamas when a friend sent her a Facebook message. “Congratulations on being named Citizen of the Year,” read the message. At first, Glenrosa resident Claire Sokoloski, thought her friend was puling her leg. But a little later, when another friend arrived at her front door toting a box containing her award, Sokoloski knew it was no joke. “I was stunned,” she said. “There it was, 10 p.m., I’m standing in my living room in my pyjamas and I’m staring at this award. It’s a beautiful plaque.” As for receiving her award in pyjamas, she said, “Well, that’s just so me.” Sokoloski, the local district commissioner for Girl Guides, had an event earlier in the evening and could not attend the Westbank and District Key Business Awards dinner where her name was announced.

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CLAIRE SOKOLOSKI, pictured with one of the children at the daycare she runs,

Skyler Peters, and the award she won for being named West Kelowna’s 2011 Citizen of theYear. But Sokoloski said she was thrilled with the honour, one of the chamber’s top annual awards. For Sokoloski, who moved to the Westside 12 years ago from Vancouver, children are her focus. In addition to being a mother of three, she also

runs a day care out of her home and has a long history of volunteering in the community, especially for projects that help kids. She said when she moved here with her husband and young daughter in 1999, she did not know anyone so she start-

ed to volunteer as a way of meeting people. One of the groups she volunteered with was Guides. Now district commissioner, she is in charge of a myriad of Girl Guide events, including cookie drives, trip planning and

many local events. The district she oversees has 175 girls in Girl Guides and 45 adult Guiders. But it is not just Girl Guides who have benefited from Sokoloski’s volunteer spirit. She has also helped raise money for her sons’ elementary school, participating in the effort to raise $4,000 for a new playground at Helen Gorman Elementary in Glenrosa. “I’m pretty much all about kids,” she says with a laugh. And then the former sales rep, who used to travel across North America regularly for work before she had children adds, “Sometimes it feels selfish because I get to play and be 10 all over again doing this.” As for her husband and her own kids, she said they were ecstatic when they heard she had won the award for Citizen of the Year. “They are very proud of me,” she said. And she also shared the news with her parents, who live in northern B.C. “I called them right way and got them out of bed. They were thrilled too.” awaters@kelownacapnews.com

Chamber honours local businesses with awards In addition to Claire Sokoloski being named West Kelowna Citizen of the Year, the Westbank and District Chamber of Commerce also handed out awards recognizing the best in Westside business at its annual Key Business Awards. New chamber CEO Karen Thompson, whose first task was to organize the event, said there was some thought at first of skipping the awards this year because with the change over from Leah Thordarson to her, there was not much time to gather nominees. Instead of starting in September, as is the case normally, the search for nominees did not get under way until December. But Thompson credited the awards committee with a lot of hard work to pull off the event, including gala dinner at Lake Okanagan Resort. “This year’s winners, and indeed all nominees and finalists, are defined by high standards, integrity and their pride in the Westside” said Thompson This year’s award winner included: Business Beautification (sponsored by Bylands Garden Centre): RCMP Building Community Social Development (sponsored by CIBC): Bonfire Restaurant New Business (sponsored by Hergott Law): Manchester Signs Tourism Development (sponsored by Okanagan Business Excellence): The Cove Lakeside Resort Aboriginal (sponsored by Westbank First Nation): Little Miss Chief Gourmet Business Person Of The Year (sponsored by Re/ Max Kelowna Westside): Dave Keeler Home Based Business (sponsored by Maciel & Company): Leif Thordarson Service (Under 15 Employees, sponsored by Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission): Good Guys Audio Visual Unlimited Retail (under 15, sponsored by TD Canada Trust): Paynter’s Market Young Entrepreneur (sponsored by Porrelli Law Corporation): Trevor Neyedli Large Business (sponsored by Interior Savings Credit Union): TD Canada Trust Arts & Cultural Improvement (sponsored by Mission Hill Family Estate Winery): Capitol Theatre

▼ JIM LIND ARENA

Council approves renovation work for aging ice rink Alistair Waters ASSISTANT EDITOR

West Kelowna is looking at a big bill to fix up the decaying and aging Jim Lind arena. Facilities supervisor Erin Goodwin told council this week $3.5 million needs to be spent on the aging ice rink at the Mount Boucherie Recreation Complex, but only half of that needs to be spent in the next few years. Goodwin went to council seek-

ing approval to have most that work considered in next year’s budget, including the biggest component, the $1 million cost of replacing the concrete slab that sits under the ice surface. That floor houses the brine pipes that help keep the ice frozen. Over the years, the existing pipes have worn out and sprung leaks, he said. The arena, built in 1974, would cost an estimated $9 million to replace. While the bulk of the upgrading is being put off until 2012 and beyond,

two projects will be undertaken at the arena this year—replacement of eight roof trusses and creation of a handicap-accessible washroom. Five of the building’s roof trusses were found to be cracked and three others were deemed “questionable,” according to Goodwin. So the municipality plans to replace them during a six-week shutdown of the facility this summer. That work will cost $15,368. The washroom renovation will cost an additional $24,158.

Other work deemed to be a priority for next year includes upgrading the lighting inside and outside the building, replacing worn-out rubber flooring, and installing air conditioning in the offices of the Westside Warriors hockey team. Further work would include plumbing and painting. Another $1.6 million in improvements were listed for council but not recommended at this time. They included hot water tanks to replace existing boilers, upgrades to the showers and concession, seismic

upgrades to the building, expanding office space for the Westside Warriors, improving the connection to Royal LePage Place, and installing an emergency power back-up. But when quizzed about the last item by Coun. Carol Zanon, Goodwin said the arena already has emergency lighting, which is a requirement of the building code, and its ice production is controlled by the ice plant for Royal LePage Place. The emergency lighting in report additional to what is required under safety rules.

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WESTSIDE ▼ MP’S REPORT

Advocate for religious tolerance in Pakistan gunned down “I’ve avoided marriage because I don’t want to leave a widow and orphans.” Shahbaz Bhatti

hat was quite a statement to be made from a handsome, up and coming political star. Three weeks ago, I had the privilege of having lunch with a few colleagues as we hosted the young cabinet minister who had spoken those words. His country? Pakistan. His concern? That he might someday be assassinated, maybe by someone in his own party. His crime? Being a Christian. You see, in Pakistan, as in many other countries, Islam is the only permissible religion. It is actually a matter of law. The legislated sanction can be death. Hard to believe. Many of these nations are modern, well-educated, hightech and global traders. Yet, they actually make it a capital crime to be Jewish, Buddhist, Christian, or any faith other than Islam. How can they be so barbaric and utterly ignorant about history? No regime that has ever tried to squash free-

Stockwell Day dom of religion has ever been successful in the long run. They always collapse, often violently and usually from within. Our Pakistani colleague spoke to us in earnest about his hope for change in his own country.

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FOLLOWING THE VISIT, HE STEPPED OUT ONTO HER DRIVEWAY WHERE HE WAS MACHINE GUNNED TO DEATH BY A SQUAD OF ASSASSINS SCREAMING, ‘DIE INFIDEL!’

He was going to continue to advocate for religious freedom and legislative change in his country which he loved so much. His visit to Canada was to raise the profile of this life and death problem—his hope being that international awareness of the problem would bring increased pressure on his and similar governments to drop their inhumane policies against people of faith. We received an email update from him last week, indicating that he was back in Pakistan. He thanked us for our support and encouragement. He said he would continue to stand up for the protection of people of all faiths. He asked us to pray that his courage would not grow weak. After he signed off the email he drove to his mother’s home to ask her not to worry about him. Following the visit, he stepped out onto her driveway where he was machine gunned to death by a squad of assassins screaming, “Die infidel!” I will join others this week in a memorial service in Ottawa. His funeral took place in Pakistan. At the memorial, our

only solace will be in knowing that history will eventually take its course. And when the insanity of those blasphemy laws has been swept away, the name Shabhaz Bhatti will be held in high esteem and gratitude. ••• While we rejoice in the hard-fought freedoms we enjoy here at home, I was reminded that no society is ever totally free from those who are driven by hate and malice. The reminder was in the form of an announcement I made this week in Vancouver. When I was minister of public safety in 2007, we launched a three-year pilot program called the Security Infrastructure Program. This project shares the costs of installing security cameras, monitoring equipment and other protective devices to community facilities or places of worship that have been at risk of hate motivated crimes or vandalism. Two facilities in B.C. received funds for those security costs this week. One was a Jewish community centre (open to the public), the other a First Nations friendship centre. Glad we could do it.

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Sad that it was necessary. ••• Speaking of security, last Saturday night was an evening celebrating the fragile journey to recovery for women who have been hurt from abuse. I can tell you we left the event feeling uplifted and encouraged. A big congratualtions to the South Okanagan Women In Need Society. We heard one testimony after another from women whose lives had been shattered but were now determined and equipped to regain their destinies and pursue their dreams.

Not an easy road, but one on which they will not have to walk alone. A big-time ‘shout out’ to all the counsellors and supporters who make this happen. ••• On the economic front. I tabled the main estimates of government spending for 2011. That’s all the detailed spending plans of all departments for the year ahead. For the first time in 10 years, the spending is estimated to be less (by $10 billion) than the year before. And we’ll do it without cutting our people

programs like health and education funding transfers to the provinces or seniors’ and EI benefits. We’ll report to you every quarter to see that we stay on track. ••• And a final thanks to the elementary kids and teacher in Kelowna who found Trixie, the dog who was stolen from Merritt and went missing for 17 days. You made a family very happy! Stockwell Day is the Conservative MP for Okanagan-Coquihalla and president of the federal Treasury Board.

▼ FUNERAL

Firefighters gather to mourn the loss of one of their own Richard Rolke CONTRIBUTOR

North Westside firefighters gathered to mourn a fallen colleague. Volunteer firefighters and an engine attended the funeral of Regan Toker Thursday. He died during an industrial accident in West Kelowna March 1. “He had only been with us for six months but when he walked through the door, I knew he was a keeper,” said Wayne Carson, North Westside fire chief. “He was very active at practises. He fit in very

Regan Toker well with the crew.” The 36-year-old Westshore Estates resident was under a storage structure inside the Collins-Toker Agencies building when it collapsed.

A heavy load of materials landed on to of Toker, who was eventually found by friends who had been trying to locate him. Counsellors were brought in to assist North Westside firefighters cope with the tragedy. “He’s going to be missed by the department and the community as a whole,” said Carson. “He had the makings of being a really good firefighter.” Toker was the father of two sons, aged 11 and 13. The accident is being investigated by Worksafe B.C.

Food bank fundraiser seeks support Organizers of a vehicle show and shine fundraiser in support of the Westside Food Bank are asking for support from the community. There will be prize giveaways and donations accepted for the food bank at the event, taking place May 14 at the location

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WESTSIDE ▼ BUDGET

Vehicle policy set up by council

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cipal portion of property taxes this year. Other aspects of the budget to be highlighted include a total municipal tax requisition of $22.7 million in 2011. That will represent 29 per cent of the district’s total revenue. The other 71 per cent is made up of: • $21.4 million, or 28 per cent, from sale of municipal services • $21.3 million, or 27 per cent, collected for other levels of government • $3.9 million, or five per cent, transferred from reserves • $3.3 million, or four per cent, from grants from senior government • $3.1 million, or four per cent, from miscellaneous revenues • $2.3 million, or three per

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West Kelowna council has adopted the vehicle and equipment acquisition, replacement and disposal policy intended to ensure district vehicles and equipment are reliable and efficient. The district’s vehicle and equipment pool is worth an estimated $4 million and included 80 vehicles, such as cars, light and heavy-duty equipment, fire fighting apparatus such as the new $1 million ladder truck and special equipment. The policy will govern the addition of new units, the replacement of existing units and the ultimate disposal of those units that have reached the end of their service life. Gord Brown, the district’s operations manager, said his department already has “trigger points” for the retirement of vehicles, but sometimes they can be used by other departments after serving their original purpose. Based on age criteria alone, the district expects to see a spike in vehicle replacement in 2015 and 2023, but that could be moderated by other criteria that could keep older vehicles in service longer as long as they are still cost effective.

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cent, from transfers from senior government • $7.8 million will be put into reserves in 2011, bringing total reserves to $21.8 million by the end of the year. Reserves are forecast to be $34.1 million at the end of 2015. The budget calls for $3.8 million in capital projects this year, including: • Gellatly Road upgrades from Powers Creek going north: $1.25 million • Road rehabilitation: $1.25 million • Westbank Centre revitalization: amount to be determined • HVAC installation at Johnson-Bentley Memorial Aquatic Centre: $195,000 • HVAC equipment for the new Westbank Museum building: $65,000 • Beach cleaner: $50,000 • Greenways and Greenbelts Master Plan: $41,000 • Funds to assist in completing the Rotary Children’s Water Park in Westbank Town Centre Park: $30,000 • Playground upgrades: $25,000 • Tennis court resurfacing: $20,000 • Accessibility ramp at CNB Sports Fields: $6,500. Services will be added to the budget or improved from the original submission include:

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tax multiplier will increase from six to seven, meaning a utility pays $7 in municipal taxes for every $1 a residential property owner pays. The light industry multiplier will decrease from three to 2.8. The rates are similar to those in nearby municipalities. In addition to the municipal spending, the council has also agreed to help financially support the nonprofit organizations with grants-in-aid: • Bridge Youth and Family Services: $3,000 • Gellatly Bay Trails and Parks Society: $2,000 • Okanagan Boys’ and Girls’ Club Restorative Justice: $3,500 • West Kelowna Citizens Patrol Society: $5,000 • West Kelowna Yacht Club: $5,000 • Westside Canadian Red Cross: $11,700 • Westside Celebration Society (Westside Daze): $16,000 • Westside Health Network Society: $7,000 • Westside Parent Participation Preschool: $1,000 • Westside Residents and Business Association: $600 • Okanagan Symphony Orchestra: $5,000 (from council’s 2010 contingency fund). Facility rental fees will be waived for the follow-

ing non-profit organizations: • Emergency Social Services: $205 • Girl Guides of Canada: $672 • Lakeview Heights Thursday Nighters’ AA Group: $1,000 • Mount Boucherie Figure Skating Club: $41,000 • Royal Canadian Legion (Remembrance Day Ceremonies): $1,600 • Westside Girls’ Softball: $400 • Westside Minor Baseball: $5,400 • Westside Minor Football: $800 • Westside Minor Hockey: $142,400 • Westside Ringette: $26,200 • Westside Youth Soccer: $1,200. Council’s remuneration will remain the same in 2011 as it was in 2010. While a review, using information about what mayors and councilors in similar-sized B.C. munic-j ipalities receive, indicated West Kelowna’s council members should get a pay hike this year, the mayor and councillors refused to take a raise. For more details of the 2011 go to the municipality’s website at www.districtofwestkelowna.ca. Go to mayor and council and select 2011 budget. awaters@kelownacapnews.com

▼ NOT A PRIORITY

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• Supporting the new bylaw adjudication process • Increasing the contingency fund for JohnsonBentley Memorial Aquatic Centre • Developing the streetlight replacement program • Improving parking lot maintenance program • Increasing funding to hire consultants and testing labs for any urgent issues that arise • Increasing services at Lakeview Heights Community Hall. Three additional, permanent, full-time staff will also be hired, a facility operator, an irrigation systems specialist and a land agent and intergovernmental liaison officer. Summer students will also be hired in some departments, accounting for a total of three additional full-time equivalent positions. The supplemental requests break down as follows over the next five years: • $331,513 in the 2011 tax year • $470,697 in the 2012 tax year • $289,075 in the 2013 tax year • $248,673 in the 2014 tax year • $208,138 in the 2015 tax year This year, the utilities

non hospitals in recent years, the IHA faces a “capital challenge,” and has very limited funding for what he described as bricks and mortar capital projects in the foreseeable future. The province wants to keep any health care spending budget increase to four per cent in the long-term, instead of the projected growth of six per cent. So the news appears to dash hopes of the promised health care centre in West Kelowna. Interior Health had announced in 2009 that it planned to build the 4,400-square-metre facility on the land it bought from former Kelowna mayor Walter Gray and his business partners.

The centre, while not a full hospital, was expected to address many of the urgent health care needs on the west side of the lake. The site for the centre needed to be removed from the Agricultural Land Reserve, but the commission that oversees the reserve allowed only half of it to be used for the proposed health centre. The IHA says it plans to keep the land. Last month, local MLA Ben Stewart said he planned to start holding a series of public meetings to gather input from his constituents about what they want him to lobby for in the Westside-Kelowna riding. His first meeting, he said, would be held this month and would focus

on health care facilities. “If I am a senior, I would like to have the (Westside) urgent care centre being built right now,” he told the Capital News. Stewart said he had spoken to Interior Health officials and was told the centre was still a priority and would be built, but no time frame was given. In his report to council, Findlater said despite the apparent setback, West Kelowna should continue to lobby for the centre, saying it is clear that community lobbying could make a difference in determining provincial and IHA capital priorities. And he said the IHA officials suggested enlisting the help of the community’s 22 doctors to

help with the lobbying. But Neis said it was her understanding from the meeting that the IHA suggestion was to try and bring the doctors together to agree to house their practices in one large building, where services could be shared thus creating a non-official local health centre. IHA suggested West Kelowna look at a publicprivate partnership with doctors similar to a facility currently operating in the Vancouver Island community of Parksville. Meantime, council wants to hear directly from IHA officials at a future council meeting, plans to raise the issue with Stewart, and enlist the assistance of Peachland in developing a plan to move forward.

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WESTSIDE ▼ PERSONAL INJURY

Don’t vent on judges about perceived lenient sentencing I f any of you read my column published Sept. 7, 2008, in the Westside section of the Capital News, a lot of what I’m writing about today will sound familiar. That’s because that column was the last time I reacted to the public trashing of a sentencing decision issued by a judge. Before I tell you anything about the offence or the sentence, I’m going to share with you how the system works. We the people, through our elected politicians, make the laws. We task judges to apply those laws. The Criminal Code is a piece of legislation that was passed into law in 1892. It has survived since with remarkably few amendments. The Criminal Code gives sentencing direction to judges. It sets out sentencing principles that must be considered by judges when deciding where along the sentencing spectrum a particular sentence should fall. Those principles can be found at sections 718, 718.1 and 718.2. Have a look. The Criminal Code is available on the Internet. Section 718 mandates objectives such as denouncing unlawful conduct, deterrence, rehabilitation, reparation of harm, promoting a sense of responsibility in offenders, and separating offenders from society, where necessary. Section 718.1 requires a sentence to be proportionate to the gravity of the offence and the degree of responsibility of the offender. Section 718.2 includes such guidelines as an offender should not be deprived of liberty, if less restrictive sanctions may be appropriate in the circumstances; and all available sanctions other than imprisonment that are reasonable in the circumstances should be considered for all offenders. Sentencing must also be consistent. Judges have been sentencing offenders for the last 115 or so years. Well established sentencing ranges for particular offence circumstances have developed over that extensive period of time. There are many factors to be taken into account when applying the mandated sentencing principles.

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Paul Hergott For example, a person with no criminal record ought to be treated differently than a person with previous convictions; a person having genuine remorse ought to be sentenced differently than a sociopath; a person with no intention to cause harm ought to be dealt with differently than a person with a criminal intention. Judges are not perfect. If a judge imposes an unusually harsh or unusually light sentence, the judge’s decision is subject to appeal. The key, though, is that judges apply the law that we give them. If we think that sentences imposed by judges are too light, it is asinine to blame the judges. It is also cowardly, because in my view judges are not permitted to defend their decisions in public debate. If we want things to change, it is totally within our power to change them. “Now here’s a judge who just doesn’t get it” are the concluding words of an opinion column that got me all riled up. The sentence being trashed was two years of probation and 15 hours of community service for a man who pleaded guilty to the criminal offence of dangerous driving causing the death of a 52 year-old flag person. On the face of it, the sentence does sound light. We weren’t in the courtroom, though. We didn’t hear all the evidence. We don’t know the well-established sentencing ranges for this type of offence. We aren’t judges. I’ll fill you in what I have learned from the many news reports. The offender, Melle Pool, is a retired farmer who was born 88 years ago when there weren’t such things as driver’s licences. Care he gives to his ailing wife is keeping her out of a care facility while Pool is also of frail health. The judge found that a jail sentence would effect-

ively be a life sentence for this man. His guilty plea to dangerous driving was an appropriate one, but not because he was driving twice the speeding limit or driving impaired. It was because he was legally blind. He had been declared unfit to drive 10 years before, because of his deteriorated vision. He struck the flag person at the slow 30 kms/ hour speed he always

drove as a safety compensation for his limited vision. He utterly failed to appreciate the risk he was creating, but had no intention to cause harm. Pool was extremely remorseful. The judge noted that he had been physically and emotionally crushed by the incident, and that as a result he often spent hours sitting in the dark in his basement. It was recognized that

Pool will continue to punish himself for the harm he caused for the rest of his life. The community service will be spent speaking about the dangers of driving while elderly and physically disabled. One thing the news reports didn’t comment on is the reality that Pool will not be covered by insurance. He is likely to face the equivalent of a massive fine when the widow

properly pursues the loss of income and other losses she is entitled to claim against him as a result of her husband’s death. Should Pool spend time in prison? If this judge erred in applying the law, the Crown can appeal. If you don’t like the law, take it up with your MP, but don’t attack the judge. Oh, and if you have an ailing parent who should no longer be behind the

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WEST KELOWNA rally car racer Mark Jennings-Bates is beginning the 2011 Western Canadian rally series this weekend in Cochrane, Alta. the Targa Canada West in Nakusp. It’s the beginning of what should be a momentous year for the adventurous Jennings-Bates, whose plans include an attempt in the Dakar Silk Way rally, where he will drive with UK team Bowler Off-road. The Silk Way is a seven day rally race from Moscow to Sochi, Russia. He will also be entering the Baja 1,000 on a motorbike with his Dakar co-driver, Mick Extance as well as working on his regular training regimen that includes half ironman races and mountain adventure races. “It will be a busy year for sure, but at the end of the day, my objective is to raise as much awareness as possible for the Rally4Life Foundation and the work they are do-

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ern time standard in the 400 m. I.M. with a 5:18.60 for fifth place. Anthony Russo, 17, broke his own club record in the 200 m. freestyle with a 1:59.05 to qualify for Westerns. Russo also swam a 54.87 in the 100 m. freestyle breaking his club record from Dec. 2010. Craig Mathieson, 12, went a 1:23.08 in the 100 m. breaststroke to break Christian Kargl Simard’s club record from May 1996. Mathieson swam in five finals and finished fourth in the 200 m. back. Kosta Prodanovic, 17, swept the club’s boys’ 17 and old backstroke records, breaking his own 50 back and 100 back records as well as Julian Kirschner’s 200 back record from Dec. 1997 with a 2:19.71. Danielle Douglas, Elizabeth Aguiar, Lauren Fauchon and Makayla Skrlac teamed up to break the club record from Jan. 2011 in the 200 m. freestyle relay and a top eight finish. Jamie Ferguson, Makayla Skrlac, Elizabeth Aguiar and Danielle Douglas eclipsed the club record in the girls 14 and under and senior girls 200 m. medley relay from Feb. 2008 for a top eight finish. Quinn Kristiansen, Craig Mathieson, Alex Diaz and Scott Andreen set the club record in the boys 14 and under and boys senior 800 m. freestyle relay, a record that has been open since 2003. Russo, Kristiansen, Andreen and Prodanovic teamed up to set club records from Jan. 2011 in both the boys senior 200 m. freestyle relay and the 200 m. medley relay. Alexander Diaz swam all best times and earned three top ten finishes. Christina Russo, made three finals and swam to fourth with a personal best time in the 100 m. butterfly. Chenoa Bondar, 13, took over 10 seconds off her 800 m. freestyle for sixth place and made finals in the 400 m. free. Kate Aguiar, 17, made finals in the 200 m. butterfly and the 200 m. I.M.

West Kelowna rally car racer Mark JenningsBates is beginning what will be his busiest year of racing ever this weekend with a familiar stop on the Western Canada rally circuit. Jennings-Bates will take part in the Cochrane Winter Rally in Cochrane, Alta., the opening event on the Western Canada Rally Championship. By all accounts it should be one of the most competitive opening events in the past few years. The front running team of Hardy Schmitke and John Hall is expected to be a force to be reckoned with while J.C. Bourgouis, fresh from his recent win in Kananaskis is not going to back down. Onur Tezcan, another racer from B.C., is also expected to be very competitive in a new car. Jennings-Bates however is convinced he can turn on the heat this year also. “We were winning this event last year when we took a diversion off a 40 foot drop after a bad note,” said Jennings-Bates. “The conditions look good for us this year. “With some good fortune and hard work, we will be able to repeat last year’s pace without the detour before the finish.” Jennings-Bates codriver for this event will be Kelowna resident Jennifer Daly. Daly has been busy helping organize another B.C. Rally event in May,

Twenty Liquid Lightning swimmers racked up 74 personal best times, six medals and 31 final finishes at the Provincial Short Course Swim Championships held March 3 to 6 at the Commonwealth Games pool in Victoria. Sixteen club records fell, including nine individual and seven relay marks. Lucas Tyler, 11, became the provincial champion in the 100 metre butterfly with a personal best time of 1:15.07. Tyler swam to silver in the 200 m. fly and 100 m. free as well as bronze in the 200 m. individual medley. He earned all best times over the course of the championships and six top-ten finishes. Andraya Skrlac, 12, qualified for Age Group National Championships in Montreal in July with a 2:35.00 in the 200 m. backstroke for fourth place. Andraya swam all best times at the meet and made five finals. Older sister Makayla Skrlac, 14, earned a silver medal in the 200 m. breaststroke with a 2:39.22, breaking her own club record that she set two weeks ago at Western Championships. Makayla made four finals and had five top ten finishes. “It was a great meet with a lot of energy and fast swims,” said Emil Dimitrov, the Liquid Lightning’s head coach. “We had remarkable, awesome swims and proved that we are here to stay.” Danielle Douglas, 14, broke her own record in the 50 m. freestyle for the third consecutive meet. Douglas swam a 27.53 for a silver. She also swam a club record 1:01.46 in the 100 m. freestyle, breaking Chalene Ryan’s mark from Dec. 2004. Jamie Ferguson, 13, made her Western qualifying time in the 400 m. I.M. with a 5:18.89, good for sixth place. Ferguson made five finals and was out touched in the 100 m. backstroke and finished fourth. Elizabeth Aguiar, 13, swam to five top ten finishes and earned a West-

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What will be Gordon Campbell’s legacy in Peace country

ne of Canada’s longest-serving politicians, Gordon Campbell, recently stepped down as leader of the B.C. Liberal Party and premier of British Columbia. Mr. Campbell’s long tenure as premier was fraught with contradictions when it came to the environment. He brought in an ambitious plan to tackle climate change. It included mandatory targets for reducing greenhouse gases, a more energy-efficient building code. And North America’s strongest carbon tax, for which he received widespread support from many climate scientists, environmentalists, and economists. Putting a price on the carbon pollution that causes global warming is one of the most effective tools a government can employ to bring

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David Suzuki greenhouse gas emissions down quickly. Despite B.C.’s leadership on the carbon tax, Campbell’s government also committed more than $1 billion in subsidies to oil and gas companies and aggressively pushed mega-energy projects that are at odds with the need to shift B.C. from costly and environmentally damaging forms of energy to low-impact renewable power generation. Perhaps no megaenergy plan has generated as much controversy as resurrecting the dam proposal for Site C on the Peace River. During his last few months as premier, Mr.

Campbell announced that the government will move ahead with the assessment stage for the massive $6.6 billion hydroelectric dam, near the town of Fort St. John in northeast B.C. This dam would be the third major hydro development on one of B.C.’s most picturesque waterways. The Peace River flows for about 2,000 kilometres from the Rocky Mountain alpine in the west, then northeast across Alberta, eventually joining the AthabascaMackenzie watershed on its way to the Arctic Ocean. The dam would flood the highly productive lower Peace Valley. The Lower Peace River and its associated ecosystems support a diverse range of wildlife, including threatened populations of bull trout, grizzly bears, wolverines, and countless other plants and animals.

Because of its fertile soils, moderate climate, and accessible terrain, the bottomlands along its banks and gentle valley slopes have supported farming families for more than a century. These farmers grow forage, cereal, and oilseed crops, as well as raising cattle and growing market gardens. When Premier Campbell announced his plans, he did so at a news conference in front of an earlier hydro-development project, the W.A.C. Bennett Dam, a few kilometres upstream from the Site C dam location. With the W.A.C. Bennett Dam and its massive reservoir as his backdrop, the premier argued that the proposed Site C dam would provide a clean and renewable source of energy. But to First Nations and other local people whose traditional lands and farms were flooded

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and livelihoods destroyed by the W.A.C. Bennett Dam in the 1960s, the prospect of yet another dam that will flood long sections of the Peace River Valley, destroying farms and forest, is unacceptable. The 60-metre-tall Site C dam is designed to produce 900 megawatts a year, enough electricity to power 400,000 homes. Although it will generate power with a far lower greenhouse gas footprint than an energy source such as coal, the project, according to op-

ponents, is not needed to meet B.C.’s energy demands and will result in unacceptably high ecological and social costs. Most notably will be the destruction of thousands of hectares of ungulate winter range and important hunting, trapping, and fishing grounds; the loss of precious farmland; and the possible contamination of waters and wildlife with toxic mercury. In September, First Nations elders, youth and elected officials, along with non-native farmers and ranchers, travelled 1,300 kilometres from the Peace Valley to Victoria to present the premier with a historic declaration opposing the dam. The document was signed by 23 First Nations from across B.C., Alberta, and the Northwest Territories. The declaration was wrapped in a traditional birch bark contain-

er, from trees growing in the flood zone of the proposed dam. And while neither Premier Campbell nor anyone from his government would meet with the delegation to accept their declaration, it was later formally introduced into the legislature by the NDP opposition. Premier Campbell leaves office with a growing movement against the dam that he championed. Many British Columbians believe that the environmental costs associated with big hydro are just too high and that the next premier of B.C. must make lower-impact renewable energy sources—like solar, wind, geothermal, and other technologies—the basis of our energy future. with Faisal Moola David Suzuki is a scientist and broadcaster based in Vancouver www.davidsuzuki.org

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