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THE LANDSCAPE of the Okanagan continues to change dramatically thanks to the infestation of the destructive pine beetle on the mature pine trees that as a result will have to be chopped down.
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News that the Kelowna Drop-In Centre will close its doors March 31 has prompted 11 local social service agencies to publicly reassure the centre’s current clients that similar services already exist in the city for them. In a hastily called news conference at the downtown Gospel Mission Tuesday, organizer Christine Walsh, the regional drug policy coordinator, said there is “community capacity” here to provide the required services being lost by the closure of the Kelowna Drop-In Centre. “No client will be lost or forgotten,” said Walsh. “We want to reassure the public there are services available.” She pointed to organizations such as the Gospel Mission, the Canadian Mental Heath Association, the Ki-Low-Na Friendship Centre Society, the John Howard Society, the Living Positive Resource Centre, NOW Canada, Crossroads treatment centre, the Karis Support Society and the First United Church’s outreach program as support resources in Kelowna. All were represented at the news conference. “There are many service providers,” she said, adding it is a concern any time a service is lost. But in a surprise move, representatives of the Drop-In Centre were
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Spring into xeriscape Judie Steeves STAFF REPORTER
Replacing standard landscaping with xeriscaping can conserve 30 to 100 per cent of the water used on lawns and cedar hedging, says Lisa Masini, vice-president of the Okanagan Xeriscape Association. She was speaking at the Okanagan Institute’s weekly Express series on the topic Spring into Spring: Brave New Gardens. “Sustainable gardening is in tune with the environment, yet you can have continuous bloom throughout the year,” she said. Xeriscape is about re-thinking what our normal landscapes look like. They’re not just rocks and gravel, she added, but they are full of plants that are immune to the impacts of drought. The Okanagan Xeriscape Association was formed last year as a nonprofit society that aims to
provide information on gardening with nature in an effort to conserve water. On its website, www.okanaganxeriscape.org, there is now a plant database of hundreds of plants which have low water needs, including trees and shrubs, perennials and annuals. There is also information about membership, upcoming classes for gardeners and workshops for professionals, such as the Friday, Feb. 26 Xeriscaping for Landscape Professionals at the Ramada Inn. Register on the website. The association is also creating a demonstration garden at the new H2O Centre with help from the City of Kelowna and the Okanagan Basin Water Board’s grants program, but more funds will be needed to complete it this spring, said Masini. President Gwen Steele talked about xeriscape attitudes and ideas. “Let nature be your guide,” she advised. When you take a walk in the wild, look at what grows
together and mimic that palette in your garden. The more diversity you have the more nature you’ll enjoy, and it’s even possible to purchase native plants at some nurseries. In the wild, you’ll notice that mulches gather around plants, including dead leaves from last year’s growth. They help conserve moisture as well as providing nutrients to help feed plants and reducing maintenance such as weeding, she noted. Mulching and efficient irrigation are two good water-saving techniques to use in a home garden, she said, while another big one is reducing the area of turf grass, which is a huge user of water. Instead of using weed killers and fertilizers on your lawn, mulch it now with a layer of Ogogrow or Nature’s Gold composts. That will provide the needed organic matter to feed the lawn as well as improving its water-hold-
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It should be set up in zones, and each zone should only be receiving the amount of water required by the group of plants in that zone. Deep, but more infrequent watering produces healthier grass with deeper root systems which
need less water to stay healthy. Try reducing your lawn area by taking out a bit at a time, beginning with slopes where it’s hard to mow, under trees and areas where there are no activities that require grass, she suggested.
Instead, plant ground covers such as suggested in the association’s plant database, which require little to no water, many of which provide colour at some point in the year as well. jsteeves@kelownacapnews.com
West Kelowna council gets educated on affordable housing Developers need encouragement. Jason Luciw STAFF REPORTER
The pitfalls of affordable housing have been sprung on the young municipality of West Kelowna. Council was presented with a draft of an affordable housing strategy on Tuesday afternoon and heard short, mid and long-term strategies that could eventually help lower income families and individuals access accommodation in increasingly expensive and unattain-
able rental and housing markets. Consultant Linda Allen with City Spaces told council that she was very surprised at the low number of subsidized housing units in the municipality, which numbered only 115 in a community of nearly 30,000 people. However, she said she would also caution West Kelowna against getting into the affordable housing business in an attempt to alleviate the shortfall. “I’m not proposing you actively intervene in the housing industry or create any kind of housing corporation,” she stated. “No major capital pro-
jects are being suggested here.” Instead, Allen suggested West Kelowna follow the lead of established municipalities in working with the provincial government to create more affordable housing. She also recommended West Kelowna continue to work on its own strategy, while at the same time teaming up with other local governments, the Westbank First Nation and community agencies throughout the region to create affordable units. “You’ve got a community that bounces around from Kelowna to
Lake Country, to Peachland to West Kelowna every day and so you have one labour market and one housing market. But the closer you can bring where people live and where they work together the more of a benefit it is for individuals and communities as a whole.” The municipality should also be following the lead of other municipalities and creating policies and incentives that would encourage developers to fill the affordable housing need, she said. She suggested affordable housing be included as one of the community amenities that develop-
ers could provide in future building projects. Allen also recommended that the municipality create an affordable housing committee and amend its manufactured home redevelopment policy. “Tenants only have to be given 30 days (eviction) notice and we recommend, as most municipalities do, that they be given at least six months notice and the developer must provide a relocation plan.” In the long-term, Allen recommended the municipality create an affordable housing reserve or a trust fund to imple-
ment its strategy. However, Couns. Duane Ophus and Rosalind Neis discouraged council from devevloping a standalone strategy at this time, noting that the municipality was already tackling the issue of legalizing secondary suites as a means of creating more affordable housing in West Kelowna. “If really what we are wanting to focus on is low income housing (for) people on disabilities (and) single-parent families, we know, if this (report) is accurate, what their incomes levels are. The only thing they are going to be able to afford
(are) secondary suites. We are dealing with that in a progressive manner to have (suites) become legalized (and) safe,” said Neis. However, Mayor Doug Findlater said the municipality shouldn’t let some of the recommendations slip through its fingers, including amending its manufactured home strategy. Therefore, council voted to include the majority of the affordable housing strategy in its official community plan, which is currently being drafted, so the recommendations wouldn’t be lost. jluciw@kelownacapnews.com
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They may be green still, but if they’re infested with pine beetles, there isn’t much hope they’ll survive. The landscape of the Okanagan is changing dramatically as tiny pine beetles move in and topple tall evergreens. And Blair Stewart, the City of Kelowna’s urban forest health technician, doesn’t hold out a lot of hope that there’ll be many mature pines left standing when this infestation of beetles begins to wane. Of the estimated 600,000 ponderosa pine trees in the city, it’s forecast that 80 per cent of them will be lost to beetle kill in the next five to eight years. The city has embarked on a $500,000 project to remove infested trees from parks and cityowned land, with senior government funding, and he’s hopeful that those with infested trees on private land will be doing the same. Even some pines that appear to be alive may be infested with beetles already. As trees emerge from
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winter dormancy, the needles will turn red—an obvious indication of death. Prior to that, you may notice what are called ‘pitch tubes’, where the tree has tried to defend itself against the boring beetles, by ejecting them with pitch. Those globs of pitch are visible on the outside of the bark and indicate the presence of pine beetles, and the likelihood that it’s a dead tree. Another indicator is sawdust “frass” where beetles have bored into the bark to lay their eggs in galleries in the phloem of the tree. Over winter the larva feed under the bark and the mature beetles bore out of the bark in late spring and disperse. Bark on the ground around the tree is another indicator, because woodpeckers will peck away chunks of bark in order to get to the larvae underneath. However, Stewart isn’t optimistic that woodpecker predation alone will be able to stem the tide of pine beetles. This year’s mild winter has certainly made life easier for insect pests such as the western and mountain pine beetles, and Stewart expects there
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BLAIR STEWART, urban forest health technician for the city of Kelowna, examines pitch tubes on a pine beetle infected tree at Knox Mountain Park. picked from cones in these areas and grown over winter at a Vernon nursery. A total of 15,000 seedlings will be re-planted this spring to ultimately replace lost trees. Stewart said ponderosa pines will be used to replace the ponderosas
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tral Okanagan Regional District staff have been focussing on smaller pine beetle infestations in parks such as Stevens/ Coyote Ridge, Kopje and Gellatly Heritage Parks, but plans are to apply for funding to help in dealing with such large regional parks as Rose Valley and Glen Canyon where hundreds of trees are infested, said Bruce Smith of the regional district. In West Kelowna, parks superintendent Stacey Harding says staff have been removing infested trees from parks over the winter, and the biggest area of infestation remaining is in the Casa Loma area. Plans are to apply
for government funding to help in removal of infested trees in parks, and that park would be a priority if the district is successful. Homeowners are encouraged to remove infested trees and properly dispose of them. They can be taken to the Westside Landfill for chipping. “Don’t give them to someone for firewood because then you’re only moving the problem,” he commented. If you see trees in West Kelowna infested with pine beetle, or with Douglas fir tussock moth, report it to the municipality at 778-797-8849. jsteeves@kelownacapnews.com
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A local company will keep its vehicles off Westside Road until access issues are clarified. Tolko Industries is seeking advice from the provincial government on the legal status of Westside Road after the Okanagan Indian Band stated vehicles related to the Vernon firm will not be allowed through its reserve. “Westside Road isn’t a new issue,” said Mark Tamas, woodlands manager, of the band’s claim that it owns the road. The band’s actions are a result of a recent court decision allowing Tolko
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Police take drivers off road on weekend There were 13 roadside driving prohibitions handed out to motorists over the weekend, say police. These were for driving while impaired by alcohol or a drug. A collision, between a grey Hyundai SUV and a White Ford sedan, resulted in an impaired investigation involving the
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staff would still have $1 million in cash and a further $12 million in borrowing ability to conclude any land purchases in 2010. Shepherd also proposed a reduction in the plan in part to keep the District of West Kelowna happy with the Parks Legacy Program. West Kelowna Coun. Duane Ophus noted the significance of Shepherd’s compromise, saying that she faced opposition from some of her own councillors who sit on the regional board, who wanted the full parkland acquisition program to continue this year. “For Mayor Shepherd to come forward with this proposal was, to put it bluntly, very courageous. She took a lot of flack from a very large number of directors around the table,� said Ophus. However, Ophus added that West Kelowna council would not lose sight of its continuing efforts to withdraw from the parkland acquisition pro-
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Lack of funding forced closure of drop-in centre Agencies from A1 was your announcement clear…not much room for misinterpretation about ‘closure,’ this is about community, effective April 1.” Earlier in the e-mail, Walsh says a previous email from Stearns indicated she and board member Dixon Sookraj would attend to “ensure this press conference is done well and respectfully.” “You have no worries in this regard because as professionals, we always strive to do things well and respectfully,” Walsh responded. Walsh said she did not invite Sterns to speak because the news conference was to be about “next steps.” “But we thought she would be in the audience,” she added. At the news confer-
ence, some of the other executive directors said the closure of the DropIn Centre would be a loss and they were sad to see it close. “It’s sad that the DropIn Centre is experiencing this and it’s painful for clients of that service to feel something is being taken away from them,” said Shelagh Turner, of the Canadian Mental Health Association. The Drop-In Centre announced in November it would have to close its doors in March, after 20 years of operation, if it did not get the funding it required to stay open. At the time, Sterns said the centre did not have a steady stream of funding and relied on donations from the community and grants awarded annually. Yesterday, she responded to claims by the
other social agency directors that they have been working with the centre. “Our biggest support came from the community, not from the social services sector,” she said. Walsh said this year the Drop-In Centre was unsuccessful in getting one of the grants it applied for, adding just because it had been awarded the grant in previous years did not mean it would continue to receive it every year. “This time around, they did not have a successful bid,” she said. The centre has operated downtown on Leon Avenue for more than 20 years and provides breakfast, showers, washing facilities and other services, including outreach services, to people on the street. Sterns said over the years, the centre clients
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Ontario sex assault warrant leads to arrest A man who fled Ontario after being charged with sexual assault has been arrested in Kelowna. RCMP Const. Steve Holmes said officers from the Downtown Enforcement Unit arrested 36-yearold Alexander McKay at a homeless shelter on Feb. 4. Holmes said the
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Sterns said he now comes in every day and mops the centre’s floor because he wants to help give something back to a place that helped him in his time of need. “What’s he going to do now?” she asked.
man was arrested without incident and has been returned to Ontario to face charges. He said McKay is considered violent and is known to police for Criminal Code issues. Holmes said McKay was wanted under a national arrest warrant, issued in Kingston. McKay is
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and is forced to make a life-changing decision. “We are extremely excited to have Athena on our team. We were lucky to have met her while she was in Kelowna visiting friends. Athena read the outline of the film, and then agreed to our offer of lead female character ‘Jo,’” said Felix VinylPoét, also a co-writer and producer on the project. The Saint James has made local and national news in recent months, having struggled with the school system, in their efforts to raise funds for school music programs. Death or Glory Productions is appealing to local businesses and investors to step up and help financially support this
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tunity to be actively involved in many aspects of the filmmaking process.” Artistically, with a name like Punksville, the producers feel the film will have huge international appeal, and will have subtitles in French, German, Spanish and Italian. “We’re so excited to make a film we would want to watch; real musicians, Euro-style cinematography, no green screens, just hands-on Filmmaking 101,” said Blonde. “We’re insisting on local cast, crew and production equipment. We have secured the latest in world-class cameras and editing facilities. “Jon Summerland, the Okanagan film commissioner, has been instrumental in accommodating us with local resources, equipment, permits and locations.” The producers have also consulted with Kelowna Mayor Sharon Shepherd, who gave them her support for the project. Sponsorship and investment packages details are available at www. punksville.com. Contact the producers by e-mail at info@punksville.com.
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▼ COVERING THE OLYMPICS
The 5 Ws of Winter Olympics journalism revealed Grant Granger CONTRIBUTOR
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ost have heard of the five Ws of journalism— who, what, where, when, why. Well, there’s also the five Ws of Olympic journalism—waiting, walking, weather, whining and what the heck? Covering the 2010 Winter Olympics is a privilege and a pleasure. But it comes with a large dose of patience. The Waiting Game is the 16th sport of the XXI Winter Olympiad. Waiting and Olympic buses are like burgers and fries, snow and skiing, Daniel and Henrik Sedin. They just go together. For instance, hustling down Whistler Mountain on Monday I seemed to be in plenty of time to catch the 3 p.m. bus back to Vancouver. But to do
so required a shuttle trip back to the main Whistler Media Centre, meaning a trip south necessitated a 15-minute trip north. Huh? After 10 minutes sitting in the shuttle bus, it arrived three minutes late, with the next Vancouver-bound bus leaving at 4 p.m. Photographers have to be particularly patient. They’re told to be in their shooting spots one hour before events start. Writers wait and wait and wait in the ‘media mixed zones,’ which is a euphemism for cattle chutes. Athletes must traverse these chutes while journalists try to corral them for interviews. Once an athlete enters this maze, the first dibs go to national broadcasters, rights-holders and national press agencies.
Then the lowly peons of individual papers and independent chains get a chance to scrum across a little blue fence. The barrier suppliers must have made a pretty profit off VANOC, because the fences are everywhere and seemingly multiplying like rabbits. Journalists should bring their walking shoes. Going to and from the opening ceremony via SkyTrain and getting off at Stadium Station required what seemed like two laps of B.C. Place and GM Place… make that Canada Hockey Place. Cypress Mountain requires a sturdy gait to go up to the venue after being dropped off. Once the event is covered and story filed, the pickup point is about a kilometre and a half down the mountain. Then there’s a long
hike up the hill to get to Whistler Creekside for the alpine skiing, although fortunately for the journalists they can take a chairlift. When organizers wake up every morning, they have their fingers crossed looking at the weather forecast. That goes for media too. The best-laid plans can go awry because of Mother Nature, who declined an invitation to be on the VANOC planning board. On Saturday at Cypress, officials defied Mother and went ahead with the women’s moguls despite a slight rain, wind and even a little fog. It’s weather reporters and photographers have to be prepared for. Media love to poke fun at whiners, but inconvenience journalists at all and their complaints are gold medal worthy.
This column isn’t an example, just a reasonable assessment. There are lots of niggling things that make reporters go, “What the heck,” in good, bad and surreal ways. One such moment came while waiting for the opening ceremony to begin. A quick trip to the washroom included running into NBC sports broadcasting icon Bob Costas drying his hands, too strange for a brush with greatness. The amazing thing is the five Ws—especially the waiting and walking—apply double, make that quadruple, to spectators. They’ve got it much worse than the media, who are paid to be at the Olympics. Spectators actually pay big bucks to wait, walk and weather the weather. And they do
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ake a few seconds and consider the Okanagan without the fruit industry. Gone is the fresh produce we enjoy so much. Gone is the so-called green space we urbanites take for granted. Missing is the stereotypical valley image of beaches and peaches. But, just as important, and particularly through a recession, an economic catalyst would wither away. Gone would be the 809 growers that generate almost $900 million in economic activity and directly employ 1,505 people at the grower, packer and processing level. On top of this, who would the grocers, car dealers, restaurants and others sell their products to? I bring all of this up because the tree fruit industry is in crisis. Prices for the 2009 apple crop have crumbled well
below the cost of production, forcing many orchardists to wonder if they should hang on or cut their losses. In the wake of the emergency, orchardists up and down the valley are calling for financial relief from government. Now some of you will already be hollering “taxpayer subsidy” but it should be pointed out that growers are not responsible for the situation they’re in. Outside forces are at work including the high Canadian dollar; significant international competition; governments allowing foreign fruit to be sold in Canada at a low price; and weather destroying crops. Yes, other industries have been nailed by exterior forces and there’s no better example of that than forestry. But the fruit sector stands out because of a 1973 policy. During that year, then-premier Dave Barrett enacted the Agricultural Land Reserve, restricting what farmers
could do with their private property. Just selling it isn’t an option as potential purchasers aren’t going to buy land they can’t develop. In return for tying growers’ hands, the public and government made a commitment that financial support systems would be in place for farmers. But subsequent administrations have allowed that promise to erode. Earlier I mentioned most of us consider farms as greens pace and something that adds to our lifestyle and ultimately the saleability of our own homes. I am not suggesting the ALR should be scrapped, but the public’s interest has been built on the backs of farmers. Orchardists (along with taxpayers) have also invested millions of dollars in the Sterile Insect Release program as a way of trying to control the codling moth. Much of the impetus
for the initiative came from the public wanting fewer pesticides sprayed into the environment. And while the 100 Mile Diet is the latest buzz word, it appears to be nothing but lip service. Many people navigating the grocery store don’t worry about where their produce comes from as long as it’s the lowest price possible. There is a disconnect between the benefits provided by local agriculture and what we do while shopping. It should also be pointed out that if an apple retails for 99 cents a pound, the return to the grower is only about 11 cents a pound. The rest goes to the grocery store, the marketer and the processor, and while those parties should be treated fairly for their services, the individual actually growing the apple shouldn’t be low person on the totem pole. I can remember the challenges my grandpa faced on his 10 acres 30 years ago, and it
seems like very little has changed since then. But unless all levels of government and consumers do change, several questions arise. What incentive will there be for children to take over the farm once their parents are ready to retire? Are
consumers prepared to become reliant on foreign food sources? Will future generations only be familiar with orchards through the photos they see at the museum? Grants are required to help growers through the current crisis, but there
has to be far more beyond that. A complete sea change is required if a proud Okanagan tradition is to continue for the long-term. Richard Rolke is a reporter with the Vernon Morningstar, a Capital News sister paper.
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Instead, let us discuss the here and now, our rightful place in our own vision of health. You see yourself as healthy and vibrant, and so you are. You see yourself as unhealthy and decrepit, and so you are. It is that simple. Everything you do— your language, your mood, your energy and attitude—defines you beyond belief. Your health or sickness is merely a reflection, nothing more, nothing less. Regardless of what the great religions of the world will tell you, we all have the same tools for health and sickness, that being our mind. So try to capture your own vision of health. When you look out upon a lake during the most beautiful sunset, what do you see? What do you feel? What do you hear, taste and smell? You do not have to run out and buy DVDs and books to study a particular philosophy. Decide how your life and health should be and hold on ceaselessly to that vision. It will manifest itself if you let it. John Sherman is a Kelowna homeopath.
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KELOWNA ROCKETS defenceman Collin Bowman tips a pass wide of the Kamloops goal in Western Hockey League action Saturday at Prospera Place. The Rockets, who lost 4-3 to the Blazers in a shootout, will host Calgary Friday.
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Bill Long was the first player ever to put points on the scoreboard for the Okanagan Sun. Three decades later, the former all-star receiver’s most important contributions will come in the board room. Long was officially named the ninth president in club history on Saturday at the Sun’s annual general meeting. Long, who led the Sun in scoring in each of their first two seasons, also served as an assistant coach for 10 years and, most recently, as a member of the BCFC team’s board of directors. Long takes over from Les Weiss, who sat as team president for the last two seasons. “I had been away for a while and when I rejoined the board in 2008, I felt
Bill Long like I needed and wanted to get more involved,” said Long. “I said if the team ever needed someone to step up and take on more responsibilities, I would be willing to do that, and try be more of a presence. “I didn’t expect it to happen so quickly,” added Long, “there wasn’t a specific timeline or anything, but now that it has, I’m excited and looking forward to serving the
team in this capacity.” As a player, coach, director and radio commentator over parts of the last three decades, Long’s connection to the Sun runs deep. Many of the coaches on the current Sun staff— including head man Peter McCall and offensive coordinator Tony Lindsay— were coached by Long between 1989 and 1998. He is a Sun man through and through, a point the former receiverkicker made clear to many of the team’s current players at a team practice over the weekend at CNC. “I told them ‘I’m one of you, I was there at the start when they took the first Okanagan Sun helmets out of the box way back in 1981,’” said Long. “Even when I was away, I always felt a strong tie to the team. The Sun has a
strong tradition and we’re fortunate that so many players come back to help out as coaches, on the board, or in other volunteer roles.” As for Long’s vision for the Sun going forward, the new president has no intention of reinventing the wheel, but rather to carry on the club’s rich history—29 years in the making. “If I have a goal, it’s to maintain the traditions that have been established and to be a good steward,” Long said. “It’s a pretty good financial picture we have, I’ve got it pretty easy, but we do face challenges every year. “We want to continue to be aggressive, to work together with individuals and the corporate community to keep the team as viable as ever,” Long said. “We also want to make
sure all of us around the board table get to make their contributions because everyone wants to help. We also want to make sure no one is overloaded with work.” As for the club’s onfield product, Long said he and the board plan to employ a “hands-off” approach. With head coach McCall in charge and a committed group of assistants and other volunteers providing support, Long said the Sun is headed in the right direction. “I have no qualms about the people we have in place, I know all of them and have confidence in them to do the right thing,” he said. “Our philosophy as a board is to have nothing to do with the on-field product. It’s in good hands.” whenderson@kelownacapnews.com
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With 125 minutes in penalties doled out in their first meeting this season, it was clear there was no love lost between the Calgary Hitmen and Kelowna Rockets. Still, it was hardly a surprise considering the burgeoning rivals had battled tooth-and-nail for WHL supremacy the previous spring. And the Hitmen and Rockets will renew acquaintances this Friday night at Prospera Place with plenty on the line. But unlike their first encounter—a 4-1 Rockets win on Oct. 23—Kelowna head coach Ryan Huska anticipates a more rational approach from both teams. “I’d expect to see a lot less emotion than in that first game,” said Huska. “There was obviously some carry over from the final last season, it was the first time we had played since then, and emotions were running high. There was a lot of undisciplined play and penalties,” Huska said. “I wouldn’t expect this game to be as intense in that way,” he added. “It’s a big game, we’re both in need of points in the races we’re in, so I’m looking for things to be more controlled.” As was the case last season, the Hitmen (4017-1-1) have established themselves as one of the teams to beat in the Eastern Conference. Led by the the likes of veteran goalie Martin Jones, D Michael Stone and forwards Brandon
Kozun and Joel Broda, Huska said Calgary is a well-rounded club. “They’re just as dangerous as they were last year,” said Huska. “They have good defense and goaltending and some skilled guys up front. “I think they’ll be one of the more difficult teams to play against coming out of the east,” he said. The Rockets (29-262-3), meanwhile, will be looking to bolster their grasp on sixth place in the Western Conference. Kelowna has a three-point lead over Kamloops heading into Wednesday’s action as the seventh-place Blazers host Spokane . Immediately following Friday’s meeting with Calgary, the Rockets board the bus and make the long journey south to Portland where they’ll play the Winterhawks on Saturday. It’s the first of five straight road games for Kelowna. “The Portland trip won’t an easy one and it’s a good challenge for our guys,” Huska said. “But sometimes those are the ones where the guys will come through and play a good, strong game. You can never be sure what to expect from those tough trips.” The Rockets will visit Seattle on Sunday, then will head to Alberta for a three-game trip beginning Wednesday, Feb. 24 in Lethbridge. Kelowna D Dallas Jackson could return to the lineup this weekend after missing the last five games with a leg injury. whenderson@kelownacapnews.com
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Heat women and men go 16-0 Warren Henderson STAFF REPORTER
Enjoying Chopped and Broken Snow After the hoards of first track seekers are kicking back with an ear to ear grin, proud of their early morning conquest while they take an early lunch the rest of us that maybe slept in or chose to enjoy a late breakfast are left with the shredded remnants of what was once a pristine blanket of Okanagan Champagne Powder. Don’t despair, the chopped snow or crud as it’s sometimes called can be really fun too if you approach the right way. Here are a couple little tricks that can help you manage this snow condition a lot better. Like all good skiing your stance is important for balance. A lot of people move back in their stance when they encounter this situation but unfortunately this just makes it more difficult to turn. Instead of moving back try this; press your heels down in your boots and feel your shins up against the tongue of your boots throughout the turn. This will help centre your stance and activate your ankles. Active ankles will help you adjust and be adaptable to the changing conditions. The next thing to do is to try and tighten your stance up a bit width-wise. To do that, try and squeeze your knees together. A narrow stance helps create a stronger platform to stand on and it protects against your skis getting pulled off in different directions, causing you to spin around. For help with this and more stop by the Ski & Board School at Big White and book some time with one of our pros, they’ll help you make the most of all of the conditions that you may encounter. Josh Foster Director of Snow Sports Big White Ski Resort
To say the varsity volleyball programs on the UBC Okanagan campus are alive and well would be a colossal understatement. For the first time in school history, neither the Heat women’s or men’s team lost a single match during the BCCAA regular season on the way to securing top spot in their respective conferences with 16-0 records. The defending Canadian-champion UBCO women won an eye-popping 48 of 51 sets in 200910, while the men concluded the season with stats of 48-11. Both Heat powerhouses head into the B.C. championship Feb. 25-27 at Camosun as the favourites and No. 1 seeds. UBCO athletic director Rob Johnson said the success enjoyed by the Heat volleyballers is due to a collective effort by everyone involved with the program.
Fraser Valley Cascades by sweeps on back-to-back nights to finish the regular season 16-0. UFV came into Kelowna on an 11-game winning streak only to run into a ferocious defense and an unrelenting attack on the part of the Heat. Head coach Greg Poitras said his club is firing on all cylinders heading into the post season. “We’ve built up a ton of momentum,” Poitras said of his unbeaten Heat. “We could have gone intoS this weekend and playedb everybody even-Stevens and spread the playingR time around, but we decided to go in and stick tom
“I think this is just the most recent example of what can happen when student athletes, led by excellent coaches and supported by both the University and the community, recognize their potential and make the commitment to do what it takes to achieve that potential,” said Johnson. “We are starting to see these kinds of results in all of our programs. When the UBC Okanagan announcement was made, the University made it clear that having a successful athletics program was an important part of the student experience here and put resources towards getting us there.”
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ALEX BASSO and the Heat women’s volleyball squad finished the BCCAA regular season with a 16-0 record. of clutch kills—six with no hitting errors—as the Heat cruised to a 3-0 (2517, 25-14, 25-21) win. Fifth-year athlete Leigh Dreher, playing in the final home matches of her career, led the Heat with 13 kills. Alex Basso added eight kills, while Lenai Schmidt and Dreher were the top defenders with 10 digs apiece. On Saturday, more of the same from the Heat who rolled to another 3-0 win (25-17, 25-9, 25-18). Basso was a force at the net with 10 kills and was equally as strong in the back row with 11 digs and one serving ace. Dreher and Zaytsoff each added nine kills, while Kaylan Gouldsborough and Jill Festival both chipped in for five kills. Schmidt and Dreher were also in double digits on defense with 10 digs each. UBCO’s plan from day one was to peak in time for the playoffs and, based on what he saw against Fraser Valley, head
coach Steve Manuel is happy to report his team is right on schedule. The key Heat’s unbeaten season, according to Manuel, has been the players’ refusal to accept anything less than their best effort. “I think it’s a real testament to the crew that we have,” said Manuel. “Lots of good teams only play as good as they have to, but our crew is simply not happy with that. They don’t want to lose a set or rally, let alone a match. “It’s how we play as a team when games are on the line that really has put us where we are,” Manuel said. The Heat will have a first round bye at provincials in Victoria before playing in the semifinals Friday, Feb. 26 against CBC or Fraser Valley.
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business, execute, try to finish up at 16-0 and get tuned up for the playoffs. “There’s a feeling of confidence with the guys right now. We hadp to go through some toughr times, and we worked reals hard to get this record.r The guys deserve it,” Poi-U tras said. b On Friday, setter Preston Tucker took the play-c er of the game honour asi UBCO whipped UFV 25-t 21, 25-15, 25-19. t The Heat registeredS a team record 19 stuffn blocks. Nate Speijer hadc 19 points on 13 kills, five stuffs and an ace, whilei Kelowna product Markw Broome (OKM) tallied 14a points on four stuffs andr 10 kills. On Saturday, Fras-U er Valley offered up bettert opposition but still wente down to the Heat 25-22,o 25-20, 26-24. Speijer ledt the way for the Heat withG 13 kills, one stuff and two aces, with rookie middles Chris Howe adding eightf kills. K UBCO will enjoye a first-round bye at the provincials at CamosunR before taking on the win-a ner of CBC and Camosuna in the semifinals at 8 p.m.K on Feb. 26. fi a
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dbefore the final run of the 2010 Winter Olympics Freenstyle Skiing Ladies’ Moguls event at Cypress Mountain. Richards fell during her run meaning she finished out of medal contention.
Kristi Richards may have fallen on the Olympic stage but that didn’t stop her blue eyes and smile from shining brighter than the television lights that shone down on Cypress Mountain Saturday evening. The Summerland, B.C. native had a spill halfway down the course in the final of the freestyle skiing women’s moguls at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games that ruined her medal hopes. American Hannah Kearney kiboshed the coronation of Canadian Jennifer Heil by edging out the Spruce Grove, Alta.,
skier for first place and delaying for at least one day Canada’s seemingly never-ending search for Olympic gold on True North soil. Richards, 28, came out of the gate flying. She executed a daring first jump and then attacked the moguls aggressively. But then, all of a sudden, her feet came out from underneath her and she sprawled across the course eventually coming to a stop. “I just wasn’t able to get it back under control. It picked up pretty quick in there, more than I expected and I just had
a hard time keeping my feet,” said Richards, who has been a national team member for eight years. She picked herself up slowly, put her skis back on and then stopped a few seconds to compose herself while the packed crowd—troopers considering the wet and foggy conditions—gave her a big ovation. She told herself, “OK, finish my run. Back full (her final jump), what do I have to do? Get the arms out. Be patient.” Finally, Richards, who was seventh at the 2006 Games in Torino, Italy and won the 2007
world championship, went back at the moguls and then nailed the back full in spectacular fashion. But by then, she was done, officially finishing 20th. “I’ve been working on that trick for four years, so I’m so happy to have been able to have stuck it out here,” said Richards of the second jump. “Unfortunately, I had to have it with a crash, but I’m really proud of myself. I pushed my limit, I did everything I could to be in the best place possible. “I know my friends and family were here and they were excited to see that jump.”
That they were, because while wrapping up interviews they were yelling at her, “Way to go, Kristi.” But despite her success with the jump, her smile and her shining eyes, having her Olympic dreams wiped out in a nanosecond did hurt. “That’s the hard thing about sport, especially our sport. It’s such a split second and I really thought I had it in the middle section. “I was on the edge, but I thought I had it. I just missed a bit of a full plant and couldn’t get it back,” said Richards.
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Maddie Kaneda had 11 points, including 4-for4 from the foul line. On Sunday, Kantz was dominant with 17 points, six rebounds, five assists and five steals in a 66-48 victory over Quest. Meghan McGill had 16 points and six rebounds, with Kaneda adding 12 points, four rebounds and four steals. The BCCAA women’s championship is March 4 to 6 in Nanaimo.
On Saturday, 12 players saw floor time as the Heat whipped the Kermodes 77-45. Jon Zaleski led all
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The UBCO men sealed up a third-place finish in the BCCAA with two wins over Quest. On Saturday in Abby, Dave Joseph scored 18 points in 78-63 Heat win. The inside duo of Jon Zaleski and Dave Mackay kept control of the paint with 10 points and five rebounds each. Jeff Van Dolah hit a couple of big threes near the end of the game to put the game out of reach for the Heat. Florian Joseph wreaked havoc on defense and was also an offensive star finishing the game with 11 points in only 11 minutes of play.
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Warriors stuck in 3rd
Swimmers win 27 medals at provincials
Sitting in third place with no chance to move up or down in the standings, the Westside Warriors ran into a speed bump en route to the BCHL playoffs this weekend, losing a pair of games to potential playoff opponent Trail. The Warriors lost 4-2 and 4-1 in Trail and head into the final week of the B.C. Hockey League season with three games remaining. “You don’t like to lose games,” said Warriors coach Darren Yopyk.
The Liquid Lightning Swim Club sent all 13 of their competitors to the finals at the B.C. provincial AA meet Feb. 6 and 7 in Penticton. The West Kelowna club won 13 individual gold, eight silver and two bronze, while adding a gold and three silvers in relays. Luke McIntosh, Lacey Falkingham, Lauren Fauchon, Quinn Kristiansen and Andraya Skrlac all qualified for the upcoming AAA provincials in Victoria, upping LLSC’s AAA team to 17 members. McIntosh, 14, won two golds and gained his AAA times in 100 Back and 200 Back and won silver in 50 Free. Chenoa Bondar, 12, swam eight finals winning four golds and two silvers and swam seven personal bests. Mitch Segal, 15, took off 12 seconds in his 400 IM to win gold, five seconds in 200 Fly for gold and added silvers in 200 Back and 100 Back. Lacey Falkingham, 12, made her AAA time in
“They played hard, they played desperate and we didn’t and part of that is circumstance, I think. They’re fighting for playoff seeding and we’re stuck where we are.” As the third seed in the BCHL Interior Conference, the Warriors will play the sixth place team in the playoffs. That could be either Trail, Quesnel or Merritt with those teams separated by just three points. The Warriors played without four injured regu-
lars including leading scorer Trevor Bailey. “If it was game seven of the playoffs he would have played,” said Yopyk of Bailey. “We need to get healthy and we need to be prepared to play hard every shift.” The Warriors played last night (Tuesday) against Trail before rounding out the BCHL regular season this weekend, playing in Penticton Friday before hosting Vernon on Saturday.
6th in row for blind curlers
You can call them Canadian champions for the sixth straight year. Kelowna’s blind curling team defended its Canadian Vision Impaired National curling title with a near perfect bonspiel in Ottawa last week. The team of skip Dean Martell, third Sandy Neddow, second Frank Costello, lead Bob Comba, designated sweeper Darren Stallnecht, on ice
guide Barb Hansen-Comba and coach John Griffith, were 7-1 through round robin play last week. It’s only loss came at the hands of Team Alberta but the two teams would meet in the one-two game in the page playoff system with Kelowna coming out on top and advancing to the final. Hamilton would advance through the playoffs to meet Kelowna. In
the final it was close until the sixth end when Kelowna stole three to go up by three. In the seventh Kelowna stole three again and the teams shook hands, vgiving Kelowna its sixth straight championship. “Although only two of our games went the full eight ends it was a great week with the games being very competitive,” said Comba.
the 200 Breast with a gold and 100 Breast with a silver. She also won gold in 100 Fly. Lauren Fauchon, 12, qualified for six finals and got her AAA in 100 Breast dropping 1.54 seconds and won silver in 100 Fly and bronze in 100 Back. Andraya Skrlac, 11, made four finals and qualified for her AAA in 100 Back. In the 13-14 girls category, Chenoa, Lauren, Lacey and Andraya brought home silvers in the both the 200 Free and Medley relays. Quinn Kristiansen, 13, swam finals in all his events, dropped 41 seconds to qualify for AAA’s in 1500 free and won gold. He swam personal bests in 400 free for silver and 200 free for bronze. Sierra Kristiansen, 15, swam to three finals with PB’s in 200 Fly and 100 Free. Missy Vipond, 15, swam PB’s in all her events and qualified for finals in 100 Breast and 50 Free. Alex Diaz, 12, swam 6 finals and brought home 2 golds in 200 and 400 free. Zach DaSilva, 11, had 100 per
cent best times dropping 31 seconds in 200 back and 17 in 200 free and swam to 3 finals. Outstanding swims by Noah McIntosh, 12, meant four personal bests and three finals. Scott Andreen, 13, dropped 18 seconds in his 200 Back, swam to four personal bests and qualified for finals in 100 fly. Luke, Alex, Scott and Quinn brought home silver in the 13-14 medley relay and Mitch, Scott, Quinn and Luke brought the house down with their gold medal win in the 15 and over men’s 200 free
relay. “I think that there were a lot of swimmers ready for something special to happen in their swimming careers, and it happened,” said Lightning coach John Douglas.” There were five new AAA swimmers, and almost all of them received their time standard for the first time. That marks a pretty special time for them and their families.” The 17 Liquid Lightning swimmers head to Victoria for the provincial AAA championships March 4 to 7.
Heat vs Camosun Friday Heat B’ball A19 minutes of action. “This is the first time this team was able to hold their defensive intensity for the full 40 minutes,” said Heat assistant Cary Mellon. “We’ve been able to play at the level for a half or a quarter before but we would always hit a stretch and just have
a lapse—that never happened (Sunday). “This team needs to build on this and really play at this level for the rest of the season if it wants to continue to be successful.” The Heat will host Camosun this Friday and Saturday at the UBCO gym with tip-off both nights at 8.
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KELOWNA CHIEFS goalie Gabrielle Descoteaux makes a save off a Prince
George player on Saturday during the 2010 Sweetheart Ringette Tournament. The Chiefs went on to win the gold medal in the open 18-plus division, defeating Prince George 6-5 in Sunday’s final.
The Okanagan Rockets prospects of a firstround bye in the B.C. Major Midget League playoffs are remote at best after losing a two-game set to the Vancouver North East Chiefs over the weekend. The Rockets (20-115) are now tied tied for fourth with the Chiefs, six points back of secondplace Cariboo and eight back of the Vancouver Northwest Giants. The top two teams at the end of the regular season will earn first-round byes. The Rockets, however, are still in a good position to secure homeice advantage in the opening round and can make up some valuable ground
Register for Westside softball Saturday Westside Minor Softball is holding registration for the 2010 season this Saturday, Feb. 20 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Canadian Tire in Westbank. The age groups are from mini-mite (2001-02) up to midget (1990-92) with fees ranging from $75 to $100 depending on the age of the player. For more information and an online registration form, visit www.westsidesoftball.com
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this weekend as they host the Giants (25-8-3). The teams will face off Saturday at 3 p.m. and Sunday at 10 a.m. at the Capital News Centre. On Saturday in Maple Ridge, Evan Campbell scored four goals as the Chiefs battered Okanagan 9-2. Colton Malmsten and Brent Lashuk scored for the Rockets. On Sunday, the Chiefs completed the sweep with a 7-4 win. Justin Hickman scored twice for the Rockets, with Brett Mulcahy and Brandon Bruce notching the others.
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Super B standings In the highlight game of the week in the TravelTyme RV Super Curling Lan forced an extra eague, T and A Blasting and Drill’s Vic Campbell drew the button in the eighth to pull into a tie with Paramount Music. But in the extra end, he had no way to remove a counter from the button as Paramount won 8-6. Super spares Richard and Dave helped saved the day for TRH Homes as they stole the 9-6 victory over Syber Realty. In an amazing clash of the Titans, Capri Insurance squeaked out a win, 8-5 over TravelTyme RV. Team Mercedes closed out a tight game with a big hit in the eighth for four and an 8-5 decision over Harmony Acura/ Dog’s Ear. Andersen & Associ-
ates got two in the first and two in the third to take an early lead and then stole singles in the fourth and fifth to lead them to a 7-3 win over Formastone. Kelowna Hyundai put up a hard fought game all the way but Radian Mechanical came up with a shot for 3 in the last end and a 7-4 win. Standings: 11-5 Paramount Music 10-6 Syber Realty 10-6 TRH Homes 9-7 TravelTyme RV 9-7 Mercedes Benz 9-7 Capri Insurance 8-8 Harmony Acura/ Dog’s Ear 8-8 Kelowna Hyundai 6-10 T & A Blasting and Drilling 6-10 Formastone 6-10 Radian Mechanical 5-4 Andersen & Associates.
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Kelowna’s Chamber of Commerce wants a technology park placed among the new Official Community Plan’s top priorities. Monday afternoon president Bryn Gilbert and CEO Weldon LeBlanc told the city’s council they’ve seen plenty of talk on the issue, but
little in the way of results. “There is interest from the development community to create such a facility, but to date, nothing has come to fruition,” said a report read out in council chambers. The item was among a lengthy list of priorities the chamber presented including things like making economic prosperity a higher priority, ensuring the region’s water sup-
ply would remain sustainable and asking that the transit system be expanded. The suggestions took Mayor Sharon Shepherd by surprise. In every instance listed “the city is doing maybe more” than the chamber has suggested, she said. With a comprehensive water sustainability plan already in place, with the most
stringent requirements of any city in the region, she said she could not see where improvements were needed. She also noted massive transit expansions, such as the addition of the Bus Rapid Transit line, have been implemented within the last couple of years. The Landmark Square buildings are in an area designated for technology right in
the zoning bylaws, she added. “…I’m just wondering if maybe we’re not getting the info to the chamber,” she said. LeBlanc told her the demands were only meant as areas where chamber members feel council needs to improve its planning. The chamber’s other major areas of concern include weighing whether it is in Kelowna’s best interest to pur-
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olice in Vancouver are showing remarkable restraint in dealing with Olympic protesters, said a Simon Fraser University criminology professor this week. Indeed they are. Not that the handful of thugs responsible for the violence on the weekend deserve anything less than an iron fist. However, that’s exactly what they want, and we agree that the Vancouver Police Department is wise not to be manipulated
into what the professional rabble-rousers hope will be a media spectacle. That said, every effort should be made to collect these clowns as quietly as possible, and place them behind bars for the duration of the Games, and well beyond. The people responsible for taking hammers and other objects to store windows in downtown Vancouver are not protesters. Real protesters have an issue
to raise, points to make, as poorly articulated and thought out as those may sometimes be. Individuals wearing black balaclavas, armed with various makeshift weapons, hell-bent on destruction and violent confrontations with police, are nothing more than anarchistic goons. If they have any sort of point, it is drowned in their hatred. There is much controversy surrounding the Olympic Games, and the stunning cost of staging them.
There are all manner of social issues that could be addressed with that level of public and corporate funding. It is a valid debate, and one that no doubt shall be present each time the Games are held. What must be rejected utterly and entirely, is any tolerance or empathy for those who believe the right to free speech can be accompanied with wilful violence, perpetrated with no respect for public property, or the rights and opinions of others.
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ometimes it pays CITY you guarantee exclusivto be a former in return for frontCONFIDENTIAL ity mayor. Just ask page space. Walter Gray and Jim The pair, as veterStuart. ans of municipal polIf you wanted your itics, are well aware of opinion published as the rules surrounding a guest columnist on Alistair development and pubthe front page of the loWaters lic hearings. But they cal daily newspaper, decided this week to the laughter from the not only make an ineditor would be the first appropriate last-minute clue it was not going to happen. If that pitch for the controversial proposed didn’t work, the resounding no would CD-21 zone downtown, they did it in send the message. the most cynical of ways. But when you have a 19-year hisAt least other supporters have tory between you of running the city, shown some creativity in their stealth. exceptions are made—especially if Some have had even had their wives
or husbands contact the media, supporting the plan. Only after a little probing has their the conflict of interest been exposed. But the bid by Stuart and Gray was far less subtle. They simply decided to circumvent the rules this week with their “guest column” in a newspaper. The pair want to see the zone approved and that is fair enough. This isn’t about if the zone is right or wrong for the city. It’s about politicians who should know better. They could have expressed their views in a news story. But that would not have received the play that this end run did. So they sent their message by hiding it in plain sight.
Knowing members of municipal councils in B.C. can’t receive any new information or correspondence about an issue that has been the subject of a public hearing between the time the hearing ends and the bylaw’s fourth reading, the cagey duo decided an end run was in order. By offering exclusivity in return for that coveted front page space, Gray and Stuart made their case directly to the people in their faux column. They know any direct approach to council would have to be rebuffed, So they wrote their column— which started life as a letter—and addressed it to their “fellow Kelownians.” But the only Kelownians they
were interested in were the nine men and women who sit on city council. It was a nice try. By going private in such public manner, they can claim to have been merely trying to make their case to anyone who reads the newspaper. With a majority of council having joined after the CD zone was initially put before the city, there is already uncertainty about its future. Thanks to Stuart and Gray, the issue may well end up heading back to a second public hearing so the process can start al over again. And you thought the Olympics were the only games being played in B.C. right now. awaters@kelownacapnews.com
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To the editor: An economist with one of Canada’s big banks commented to media in January, 2010, that health care spending is the budgetary equivalent of Pac-Man, “eating everything else in people’s budgets.” In B.C., health care spending has risen almost 50 per cent in the last eight years, and accounts for more than 40 per cent of all provincial expenditures. In Canada, the $128 billion a year spent on health care consumes 12 per cent of the national GDP. Is that simply the price we have to pay for good health? In a word, no. For many years, researchers have studied the factors in a person’s life that determine good health. They concluded long ago that a good health care system is by no means the only requirement—in fact, it’s just a quarter of the story. At least half of the factors that ultimately determine a person’s health outcomes have nothing to do with the health care system. They are things like early childhood development, education, social status, community connection, income, work history—a mixed bag of socio-economic indicators collectively known as the social determinants of health. Another 25 per cent of factors involve an individual’s biology, genetics and physical environment. So the actual health care system accounts for just 25 per cent of our good health. As taxpayers, we’re understandably anxious at recent news that Canadian health care spending has doubled in the last decade. But as fellow humans, we’re reluctant to do anything to curb that if it means we’d be putting people’s health at risk.
Fortunately, we’ve got an alternative. “We must change our way of thinking and recognize that good health comes from a variety of factors and influences, 75 per cent of which are not related to the health care delivery system,” noted a Senate sub-committee on population health in its June 2009 report, A Healthy, Productive Canada: A Determinant of Health Approach. “Passively waiting for illness and disease to occur and then trying to cope with it through the health care delivery system is simply not an option.” Our governments are all too aware of those rising costs. Much has been done over the years in B.C. and across the country to develop community strategies based on the social determinants of health. You needn’t be a health researcher to understand why that makes sense. A child whose developmental delays are spotted early enough gets the community support they need to grow into a healthy and productive adult contributing to the B.C. economy. A person with chronic mental illness gets the support they need to ward off a full-on crisis, averting years of potential hospitalizations, health complications, police entanglements and emotional chaos. We applaud past and present governments both federally and provincially for having had the foresight to invest in vital community services. Unfortunately, good intentions are often the first thing to go when the going gets tough. Long-standing community services that directly address the social determinants of health are being considered for significant cuts in the next
two provincial budgets. Health-authority cuts last fall to community-based mental health and addiction services left thousands of British Columbians without the stopgap supports they need to avoid far more costly hospital services. That early intervention and prevention saves money is an uncontested, evidence-based fact. A couple on the edge gets counselling and support, and no violence occurs. A family falling apart gets help, and a child avoids having to be taken into government care. A hungry mom and her toddler get food and a welcoming place to go, and their lives are permanently changed for the better. In the absence of such services, the burden of care reverts to our most expensive government systems: the acute-care health system; the courts; police. It falls on the shoulders of our families, communities and municipal governments—the ones who bear the true costs of inadequate social supports. Community service cuts as a strategy for reducing government spending is an illusion. Many of these services were established in the first place to reduce health care spending. Their loss will increase public costs long into the future, and pave the way for Pac-Man to consume even more of our government budgets. Opinions differ as to the amount of tax dollars people are prepared to see spent on helping their fellow citizens. But the economics of caring are crystal clear: Pay now, or pay a lot more later. Dr. Jennifer Charlesworth, executive director, Federation of Community Social Services of BC
Where are women in gov’t planning? To the editor: In my town, Calgary, the PM and MP Jim Prentice met on Feb. 8, with key stakeholders in the economy by invitation only—ten ‘businessmen.’ Nowhere, apparently, were there any women. Nowhere, apparently, among the lawyers and oil execs, were there advocates for the care side
of life, the ‘family’ side of the career/family balance. I find this shocking. Women are one half of the population and Stats Canada estimates women’s unpaid care of the young, elderly, handicapped and dying accounts for onethird of the GDP. We create future taxpayers and nurture them. How are we not stake-
holders? It is doubly shocking because the PM has said as head of the G7 he will focus on women’s and children’s health. So, why does he not crack the door open just a bit and consult us on laws that concern us? Beverley Smith, Calgary
To the editor: Jennifer Despot works for the Kelowna Drop In and Information Centre and stated that it provides valuable support to the homeless and working poor. (Community Stronger With Drop -in Centre, Nov. 22 Capital News.) She emphasizes that they, and other nonprofit organizations, have helped more than their share and are stretched to the limit. She pleads that profit-oriented organizations do their fair share now. However, when she met with downtown businesses for help, she was blown away by their negativity; many showed little interest with some scowling. This contempt of homelessness is a common business affliction, known as the ‘Chamber of Commerce myopic elitist syndrome.’ The highest value in the cutthroat world of business is conspicuous consumption and waste to maximize profit. If anyone lacks money for conspicuous consumption he or she is regarded as a worthless outcast by the high priests of business. The gloating elitist attitude of chamber business types is: Don’t bother us because we only care about profit, consumption and growth, so let the churches provide for the homeless. At chamber gatherings you get the message that if you are not a chamber member and don’t chase profit then you are a nobody. Unfortunately, this elitism is reinforced by provincial premiers and our mayors. Whenever provincial premiers visit Kelowna the first
thing they do is speak to a Chamber of Commerce gathering. Our mayors engage in elitism by making their state of the city addresses exclusively in front of the chamber. With all this VIP attention and giddy business praise, it is natural for chamber members to hold their profit noses high as they glare down on the homeless. Instead of giving praise, provincial premiers and mayors should show leadership by putting organizations like the chamber in the dog house for lacking a social conscience and suggest they either shape up or ship out. Likewise, the clergy should be putting pressure on them to show compassion for the homeless and working poor. Despot is correct; charitable organizations have gone beyond the call of duty to alleviate homelessness and it is time for profit-oriented organizations like the chamber to step up to the plate with generous help. There is no excuse. The local chamber is one of the largest in B.C. with many multimillionaire members. Despite all this private wealth, it is bizarre that the city still subsidizes the chamber yearly with promotion money. Last year the city gave the chamber $340,000. The wealthy chamber should show some decency and at least use this public money towards homelessness and towards the Kelowna Dropin and Information Centre to set an example for other business organizations to follow. Robert Cichocki, Kelowna
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Robert Smithson ROWE apparently hasn’t been embraced on a widespread basis just yet, but at least a couple of companies have gone with the unlimited vacation concept for certain number of their employees. Netflix (the U.S.based movie rental company) and IBM have, to a certain degree, freed themselves from allotting and tracking employees’ use of annual vacation.
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The Globe & Mail cited statistics showing that not all employees use all of the annual vacation time they are allotted. That may reflect a sense of guilt over taking time off work as well as the pressures of working during tough economic times. Interestingly, it seems that neither Netflix nor IBM has tracked the impact on actual vacation usage of the freedom they’ve given to their employees. The Netflix representative claimed, “There’s no tracking, no record, no accounting” which is, of course, directly contrary to the “if you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it” school of thought.
Netflix does claim that productivity increased by 35 per cent as a result, which makes me wonder whether that just means their employees had been drastically under-performing. Regardless, it seems Netflix is convinced the concept unlocked some hidden productivity potential in their employees. Netflix’s care-free attitude towards record keeping wouldn’t fly in most jurisdictions in Canada. Taking B.C. as an example, the Employment Standards Act imposes on employers the obligation to keep records of items such as employees’ use of their annual vacation entitlement.
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Not keeping those records would leave the employer vulnerable to claims by employees that they have not been provided with the statutory minimum vacation entitlement. A skeptic might wonder if the concept of unlimited vacation is actually a strategy to get office employees to take less time off work. That possibility reminds me of the president of a company at which I worked, who espoused the view that “vacation is just an excuse to come to work without a necktie.” It also seems to me that the concept of unlimited vacation may be a roaring success when business is on the up-
swing but not so much during a down cycle. Does it work both ways—does the employer expect the employee to take less vacation during tough times? If that’s the case, then it’s another potential problem area when it comes to Canadian employment standards legislation. Providing employees less than the statutory minimum annual vacation entitlement is not an option. There is a lot to be said for treating people like adults. It’s the workplace equivalent of the Golden Rule—treat people as you would have them
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ohn Maxwell is one of my favourite leadership authors and speakers and someone who has committed to me he will participate in a leadership forum I am planning for this spring. In his renowned book, Failing Forward, Maxwell does an excellent job encouraging people not to identify themselves with failure in their lives (or for that matter with their successes). Instead, he challenges his readers to learn from each experience in life and understand that the only way to learn is through a series of trials and errors. Maxwell says any expectation that we will go through life without making any mistakes only leads us to disappointment and heartache, and magnifies the misery we may feel when we experience a sense of personal failure. Or consider this from H. Stanley Judd, an author and film producer, who advises: “ Don’t waste valuable energy trying to cover up failure. Learn from your failures and go on to the next challenge. It’s OK to fail. “Many great achievers have failed in their ventures many times before success came calling. If you’re not failing, you’re not growing.” I am honoured this
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Joel Young week to share with you a story of a woman who embraces the meaning of the phrase “never, say never” and let me tell you why. Sylvia Martens moved to the Okanagan region in 1969 from Saskatoon. During her high school years, Martens envisaged herself becoming a teacher. However, as dreams do experience change, circumstance moved Martens in a different direction in the 1980s, as she immersed herself in the beginnings of her skills creation in the fashion retail industry sector in Kelowna. Shortly after, Martens entered the modelling world that, to this day, she loves so much. More on that in a moment. She gained immediate experience and knowledge in print, television, commercial and corporate modelling and believed that she had found her niche in life. In 1989, Martens joined an existing entity, Sheri’s School of Modelling, taking on the job of
director of model instruction, helping shape the school clients to become professional models. Martens stayed with Sheri’s modelling school until about 1999, then left for a couple of years to get her skills in fashion retail back on track by managing a retail store. Then she bought the Sheri agency, renamed it to BBX and operated it for about three years until 2001. At that point, she reached another one of life’s unexpected hurdles—Martens was diagnosed with breast cancer. Now I don’t know about you, but I have met several women in my life’s journey who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. And I am always amazed at the very special inner strength that these women are able to embrace, a courage and determination enters their lives which is difficult to define. The medical folk suggested to Martens that she leave the modelling enterprise as the extra stress of being an entrepreneur would not be good for her health condition. So, for the next several years, Martens has adopted, to the best of her ability, a “no stress” lifestyle, working in various administrative positions in the fashion industry with
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Vacation concept tested out Smithson from B1 treat you—and is an admirable objective for any employer. But in a relationship which is still, at its legal essence, one of “master and servant” (notwithstanding the anachronistic feel of those words), can complete freedom to act as one chooses be a recipe for success? There’s one sure way to find out. Wait for a few years and then look for news of whether Netflix and IBM are still on the unlimited vacation bandwagon. Robert Smithson is a lawyer in Kelowna practicing exclusively in the areas of labour and employment law. This is provided for general infor-
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the support of her husband and their two wonderful children. Now, here is where the essence of the introduction of this column comes home. Many people would have taken the hit with their disappointment of a serious health issue, downturns in the economy or simply the industry sector they embraced—but not our entrepreneur. Martens never lost her dream ever of staying within the fashion and modelling world. In 2008, she rekindled that dream with the creation of Shine Models, an agency that not only strives to develop and place models of a broad range of ages, but strongly focuses on their person-
al development. “Building confidence, character and community” is the core message and motto that Shine Models presents to the region and the province. Martens has assembled a talented team of women to assist her in formulating and implementing the vision she so determinedly has embraced over the years. Her cancer appears to be in total remission and Martens is a happy person I am pleased to report. When I visited her at the CHBC television studio recently to complete this interview, I was taken with the joyfulness she exudes when speaking of the loves in her life—family, friends and modelling—and helping others.
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ENTERTAINMENT Vancouver wrangles, and keeps, Canadian talent Pyper Geddes
Speaking solely for myself, I don’t like Vancouver too much without the Olympics, so how do you think I would fare with the Olympics? Not well my friends. That, and I have to work, like everyone else in the province. So what is there to do from the comfort of Kelowna to celebrate the Olympics? Well, there is REACT 2010 which is presented by the Alternator Centre for Contemporary Art. The aim is to engage artists and the global community in a creative cultural conversation about the values surrounding the Olympics. Events also include Olympic Game screenings at the Kelowna Community Theatre. Visit www.react2010.com for an enter-
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The Olympics are now underway with a flurry of emotions. The combination of Friday’s tragic events, the amazing (yet not without technical difficulties) opening ceremonies, and Canada’s first gold medal on Canadian soil can be a bit overwhelming! There are many people protesting against the Olympics and I do agree that the millions of dollars spent could’ve been allocated more efficiently, but I also think that the Olympics are a time when we can put all our worldly differences aside and celebrate together. The 2010 Olympics are our chance to show the world what we’re made of, not just athletically, but culturally as well. Over the course of the Olympics, there are approximately 160 free concerts in the Vancouver area including performances by Canadian greats such as Alexisonfire, Sam Roberts, Blue Rodeo, The Constantines, and many, many more. When there is a showcase of this kind for Canadian arts and culture, one really gets a deep feeling of patriotism. Canada has so much to offer, I don’t think that any Olympic tourist is going to leave disappointed. One downside to all the Olympic festivities is the lack of concerts anywhere else across our province. I understand that artists aren’t allowed to play within a certain amount of time or distance surrounding their performance, but are we all supposed to just sit at home and wait until we
Arealnews&entertainmentcolumn taining and engaging experience showcasing photography, video, drawing, painting, poetic, and other artistic expressions of the modern day Olympic Games. Just an hour down the road, one can also take in the Big White 2010 Games. Take away the million dollar light shows and Wayne Gretzky; add a few Aussies, some REAL snow, and you’ve got yourself a scaled down version of the Olympics. There is a different event to participate in everyday and, best of all, they’re free to enter! Visit www.bigwhite.com for more information. Pyper Geddes is the assistant manager at Habitat in downtown Kelowna. pyper@thehabitat.ca
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DUSTIN BENTALL is one of the many Canadian artists slotted to perform at free concerts during the Olympics.
can see live music again without having to brave the Olympic madness of Vancouver? Although many will travel to Vancouver to catch their favourite Canadian artists for free, just as many, if not more, will be parking themselves at home.
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said. “I am honoured to have been asked to participate in this wonderful event.” Musical performers will include Ange Alero, Bitter Rhythm, Reparations and Thomas Kjorven. There will also be a closeup magic performance by Casper after the dinnertime magic show by David. The evening will start at
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30 SECONDS TO MARS: THIS IS WAR (EMI)
Thirty Seconds to Mars is having the same sort of mental cramping that Matchbox 20 had with its name during its career. That is, one day it is Matchbox Twenty and the next day it is 30 Seconds To Mars where numbers and words for the moniker became interchangeable to the confusion of fans and foes alike.
THE WISHING TREE: OSTARA (EAGLE RECORDS)
MOTION CITY SOUNDTRACK: MY DINOSAUR LIFE (COLUMBIA)
SOUNDING OFF
Bruce Mitchell Anyway this is the third, or is that 3rd, album from the group travelling to Mars and it is what you would kind of expect given their first two post grunge/emo albums. I have had this disc for a few weeks now (it carries a 2009 copy date) but the album is just now starting to gain some traction at modern rock radio. The newish single, Kings And Queens, is loaded for arena rock anthem standards with a nod to U2 and lots of post grunge/emo LOUD/quiet bits. The band always gets way more attention than it deserves thanks to the leadership of noted actor Jared Leto (Fight Club, Panic Room, American Psycho) which garners the Mars-bound band ace producers like Flood and Steve Lilywhite. But some of this material is laughably bad, from bellowing arena rock like the title track This Is War, to pretentious, apocalyptic mumbo jumbo like Vox Populi. The ‘war’ the band refers to is most likely about their recording label whom they hate, so look for them to move on after this overblown and sometimes cinematic release. C-
DAVID BOWIE: A REALITY TOUR (SONY)
be pulling a Neil Youngstyled career retrospective by releasing parts of a vast back catalogue of live recordings. Bowie’s Reality studio album came out in 2003, the same year this very lengthy two-CD concert set was recorded in Dublin over two nights in late autumn at an out door concert. Hence there is a lot of Reality songs on this 33track release which means this isn’t a greatest hits live concert and therefore the absence of big hits like Suffragette City, Jump They Say, Blue Jean, etc. But Bowie is very expansive on this outing often talking to the audience in a very good natured way rather than the taciturn and detached lad he can sometimes be on stage. He warns/promises the cold audience that the night would be very
long and he reminds them of this a couple of times during the proceedings (maybe he realized that this was to become a concert CD package six years on). Anyway, things start off with short versions of hits such as Fame and Rebel Rebel mixed in with punchy Reality album tunes and things jump along at a sprightly pace. Later on, however, Bowie gets into too much space rock (just before Life On Mars?) where guitarist Earl Slick goes a little too Pink Floyd. All in all a solid set for hardcore fans and all tunes are Bowie originals, which is too bad because I would have loved to have heard his concert take of Jonathan Richman’s Pablo Picasso that Bowie covered on the actual Reality studio album. B-
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1 Bioshock 2 (Xbox 360) 2 Bioshock 2 (PlayStation 3) 3 Dante’s Inferno (Xbox 360) 4 Dante’s Inferno (PlayStation 3) 5 Mass Effect 2 (Xbox 360) 6 New Super Mario Bros Wii (Nintendo Wii) 7 Army Of Two: The 40th Day (Xbox 360) 8 Mag (PlayStation 3) 9 Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (Xbox 360) 10 Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (PS 3)
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This isn’t a soundtrack CD but a new album from the Minnesotabased pop-punk band who call themselves Motion City Soundtrack. There is way more pop than punk to MC Soundtrack’s fracas which makes this a more breezy and hooky affair with plenty of up-tempo and sometimes feverish deliveries. The bands cleverness can be heard with titles like A Lifeless Ordinary, The Weakends and Her Words Destroyed My Planet and there is just one ballad on this frothy 12-track album. Somehow the band remains fresh throughout these speedy songs that has the potential to sound too samey. However, the band mixes things up a little with the neo boy-bandlike ballad Stand Too Close, while they mix a hint of Police-like new wave/ska into their track Hysteria. It will be interesting to see if their former emo fans follow them into this
The Wishing Tree aren’t exactly a group of workaholics. Ostara is only the group’s second album in 13 years and that is probably because the band’s leader and guitarist, Steve Rothery, is constantly on tour with the old 1970s/’80s prog rock band Marillion. Ostara would most likely be labeled under gothic rock but lead singer and lyric writer Hannah Stobart performs with an accessible flair that makes Ostara easy to dive into. Think Kate Bush and maybe Charlotte Church fronting Evanescence but with less arch hard rock and with more guitar noodling like you might expect from an old prog rocker like Rothery. Some of this stuff sounds a bit too similar at times, but there is some handsome folk rock with Kingfisher and some sly blues flourishes on Fly and Seventh Sign. Our Canuck domestic release is a bonus CD with live versions of Fly and the title track that makes this album clock in around an hour. Old Marillion fans will be interested along with the folk rock and lite goth audiences. C+
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Jennifer Schell veil every charm that is steeped deep within the walls. This beautiful 12room inn offers both the Rock Oven Dining Room with chef Thomas Render for fine dining as well as the Cobblestone Wine Bar for a more casual eating experience. And don’t forget the spa-ahhhh—the in-house Heirloom Spa is a full service Aveda Concept Spa. After you have enjoyed all of the many amenities as well as sampling wine country just outside your door, know that you will be retiring to your comfy, well appointed room with beds touting luxury linens, du-
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CHAMBAR & THE BELGIANS Sunday, April 11 Join Chambar Ale brewmaster Mark Simpson and chef Render for an evening of Belgian and Belgian-style beers paired with Naramata cuisine to celebrate Penticton’s beer festival. Naramata Inn’s chef Render will create five
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MCCONACHIE: Gordon Fredrick of Kelowna , went to be with the Lord on February 8th, 2010 at the age of 93 years. Born on September 17th, 1916 in Biggar, Saskatchewan . Predeceased by his wife Marion on December 21st, 1999. Gordon is survived by his daughter Jan (Paul) Rousseau; son John ( Wendy ) McConachie ; five grandchildren: Allan(Susan) Mellan , Kathy Mellan , Bob Mellan, Mark McConachie, Kari (Jamie) Dowla; three great grandchildren Shanon, Caytlin, Kira and also sister Ruth Schuller and brother Scott McConachie . With special thanks and deep gratitude to the caring staff at Mountain View Village. A Celebration of Gordon’s Life will be held on Saturday, February 20th, 2010 at 11:00 AM at the Kelowna Bible Chapel ( Bernard and Vineland ) In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Gideon’s Bibles in memory of Gordon. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mem.com Arrangements entrusted with First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna. 250-762-2299
SPENCE, Angus Drysdale Angus passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 13, 2010 surrounded by his family. He was predeceased by his wife Gladwen, in 1983; great granddaughter Samantha, in 1997; and partner Jean Haggerty-Decker, in 1999. Angus is survived by his daughters Janet (Doug) Devitt, Sheila (Greg) Longman and Sandra (Simon) Arsenault; grandchildren Danielle Grace (Chuck Spooner) and Mitchell and Megan Arsenault; great grandchildren Brooke and Cody Grace; sister Sheila (Jimmy) Forsyth in Scotland; as well as nieces, nephews and other relatives in Scotland, England and Wales. Angus was born on June 14, 1922 in Falkirk, Scotland. He met Gladwen while they were serving in the RAF; following their marriage in 1945 Angus served in India. They emigrated to Canada in 1948 and settled in Regina where Angus worked in radio repair at SaskTel before retiring in 1983. The bagpipes were Angus’ passion. He played them for close to 70 years and was fondly referred to as “the greatest piper west of the Great Lakes”. In 1947 he was a member of the Scottish pipe band that won the European championship. In Regina he joined the 2nd Independent Signal Corps, which later became known as the 10th Field Artillery Band. For a time he also played with the Wa-Wa Shrine Pipe Band. In retirement Angus played with the Kelowna Legion Pipe Band. Over the years Angus enjoyed playing for many Scottish dancers as well as instructing pipers in Regina and at the Summer School of the Arts in Fort San. When he moved back to Regina from Kelowna in 2005 Angus lived at the Bentley seniors’ residence for about two years then moved to the Silva Personal Care home where he was cared for with much love and compassion. The family would like to express our deep appreciation for the nurturing given to Dad at Silva as well as the excellent care provided by Dr. Moolla, and in the last few days, by the wonderful doctors and nurses in palliative care at the Pasqua Hospital. A CELEBRATION OF LIFE will be held at Regina Funeral Home. Hwy #1 East, Regina, SK on Thursday, February 18, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. Friends wishing to make donations in Angus’ memory may give to Regina Palliative Care Inc., 4F - 4101 Dewdney Avenue, Regina, SK S4T 1A5 or the War Amps, 2827 Riverside Drive, Ottawa, ON K1V 0C4. Family and friends are invited to sign the online book of condolences at www.regina-memorial.ca. Arrangements entrusted to Regina Funeral Home (306) 789-8850.
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HYGIENIST WANTED for busy, perio-focused practice. Resumes to Office Manager, 199 Salt Spring Way, Salt Spring Island BC, V8K 2G2 or email: mail4radish@yahoo.ca IN-STORE SECURITY OFFICER REQUIRED: Duties include loss prevention, property recovery, processing suspects and working with management to ensure security controls are in place. Candidate should have an up to date “Security Worker License” with BST and AST, ability to work under high pressure, be a team player and able to multi-task. Full time with competitve compensation pkg & excellent benefits. Send resume to: Ms. T. Perdue. PO Box 32006, 2151 Louie Dr, West Kelowna V4T 3E0. Deadline: Feb 19, 2010 LAVISH IS HIRING! Independent fashion consultants for Canada’s newest & hottest home party company. Looking for ladies who love fashion, business, socializing & having fun! 1-877-537-2272 info@lavishonline.com NEWS DIRECTOR. Kelowna’s home page. Castanet.net is looking for someone to organize, lead & inspire our four persons news team. Get more details at http://www.castanet.net/new-director ORCHARD Work, Peachland. Start March, seasonal FT. $9.14/hr. Fax 250-767-6238 ORCHARD WORK. Thinning, pruning & picking. Start March 30. 40hrs/wk, $9.14/hr. Call 250-212-4431 bilgafarms@hotmail.com Requiring an experienced heavy duty truck mechanic.Position requires vast knowledge of off highway trucks and trailers. Candidate must have 5 yrs experience, able to work in a fast paced environment, have own tools, organized with leadership skills. Company has complete benefit package and competitive wages. Please submit resume by fax to 250 542 2346.)
EXP Chinese Dim Sum Cook req’d, $17/hr. Apply in person or fax: 250-763-2397, Yamato Resturant, #1-2575 Hwy. 97N. FOODSAFE Level 1 Sat Feb 13 or Feb 22, 23 held over 2 eves. Call 250-215-4285. www.sherwoodhospitality.ca FT Breakfast Cook needed. Apply to the Bread Company with resume. 363 Bernard Ave or email thebread@telus.net
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Highland Valley Copper, Canada’s largest open pit copper mine is now accepting resumes for
Process Systems Technician Reporting to the Process Control Engineers in the Mill Technical Development group, the Process Systems Technician will assist in developing and maintaining all components of the extensive Process Automation and Control network that extends from the Highland Mill to the Spatsum Pump house located on the Thompson River. The successful applicant will have completed a two year Automation and Electronics Technology or Telecommunications and Networking Technology diploma or a degree program with relevant disciplines from a recognized post secondary institution. Ideally, he or she will have at least 2 years experience working in the field, and will be proficient in HMI and PLC configuration and communications, computer repair, ethernet networking and security and Windows Domain administration. Experience with the Microsoft suite of office products and database programming would be an asset. The wage offered will be commensurate with experience and a full range of benefits including partial relocation assistance will be provided. The Highland Valley is a very attractive location, adjacent to the major urban centers of Kamloops and Vancouver and offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities such as hiking, skiing, fishing and golf. Qualified candidates are requested to submit a resume and cover letter no later than February 28th, 2010 electronically to the attention of: Human Resource Highland Valley Copper PO Box 1500 Logan Lake, BC V0K 1W0 Fax (250) 523-3367 or Email: hvc-hr@teck.com (in MS Word Format) We thank all candidates for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Education/Trade Schools
Education/Trade Schools
Become a Psychiatric Nurse in your own community There is an urgent need for more Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPN), particularly outside the urban areas of the province. And with the workforce aging – the average age of a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in BC is 47 years – the number of retirees from the profession is exceeding the number of graduates. Entry-level earnings start at $29/hour. Train Locally – The only program of its kind in BC, students can learn within their local communities via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements, and some regional classroom delivery. This 23 month program is recognized by the CRPNBC. Government funding may be available.
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Computer Services
Countertops
12/7 In-Home Repairs. New Systems/Upgrades. 20+yrs Prof. Service. Peter 215-4137 $20 SPECIAL - Repairs and Virus removal, On Site or in Shop - Free pickup - Senior/ Student discounts - 7 days/ week/10pm - 20 years Locally Owned and Operated VisaMasterCardDebitCALL 250-868-0885
Concrete & Placing FOR All your Concrete you need done, big or small, Please call Orlando for Free Estimate 250-862-5255
Contractors ALL WEST DEMOLITION Ltd. All types of demolition. Free estimates. Call 250-808-0895 KSK Woodworking, Framing, finishing, foundations & more. Quality workmanship at reasonable prices. 250-979-8948
Custom Rock Counters
FEBRUARY PREMIUM 40 sq. ft. of Premium Granite includes FREE removal of old counters and FREE installation $ 400 SAVINGS all for only
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A&S ELECTRIC. Resid/Comm Wiring. New constr, renov. & service changes. lic’’d & bonded. Steve 864-2099 (cont #90929) BEST Choice Electrical Contracting, sm. jobs, service changes/upgrades, 215-1646 CHIPSTERS Electrical, Res. & Comm. Lic’d. & Bonded. Service calls welcome. 826-0091 COMM. & Res. Service Upgrades/Service Calls, & Reno’’s. 250-317-3479 Lic#40170 D. FRANCIS Electrical Ltd. Quality/Dependable Service. Fully ins’d. Lic#91625. 317-6843 JRS ELECTRIC: Licns’d, bnded & insr’d. From new builds & renos to service calls. John, 250-448-6510 (cont:98365) JRS ELECTRIC: Licns’d, bnded & insr’d. From new builds & renos to service calls. John, 250-203-5773 (cont:98365) SIMAIR Electric Ltd. Commercial, Residential, Controls & Data reno’s etc. 250-718-5067
WENINGER CONST. Family company commited to Kelowna & Big White. 250-765-6898
Excavating & Drainage
Countertops
KRENNY’S EXCAVATING. Exc/bobcat serv., Sewer HU’s, UG Utils, Bsmts, Footings, Backfilling, Drvwys, Lndscp, Retaining Walls. Rubber track exc w/blade. Est’s, Fully Ins. Kory 451-9095, 869-9125 Serving Kelowna, Westside, Lake Country MUD, GARBAGE, gravel road repair, sm/dump truck, Bobcat, mini Excavator. 250-470-2598
CUSTOMROCKCOUNTERS. COM. 100 colors of granite to choose from. Best price. Great Quality. Free installation and more 250-870-1577, 763-8303 Showroom: 1115 Gordon Dr. REFACE Countertops. 1/2 the Cost of Replacing. Granite & Corian Designs. 470-2235.
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Drywall CYCLE Drywall & Framing. Complete wall and ceiling installs. Residential & reno’s. Guaranteed. 250-863-6017. DRYWALL SERVICES & Repairs New work & reno work. 30? exp. Framing, Bording, Taping, Texture. Ken212-9588 IMPERIAL DRYWALL, Complete Drywall Services Res. & Comm Free Est 250-801-5335 WAL TEK Drywall & Renos, board, tape, texture & paint. From new homes to small renos, for a free estimate call Guenther, 250-878-0528
Floor Refinishing/ Installations
Electrical
Fencing ALL KINDS OF FENCES. Spring Special, 6’x8’ cedar fence panels at $65. Pre staining avail. Starting installs now. Call 250-491-4622 CEDAR FENCE PANELS, order in Feb for 10% discount. (250)546-6038
LEW Cat Ent. Carpet, Lino, Tiles, Hrdwd, Lam. Free est. Great rates. Lewis @ 317-6889 Work Guaranteed. SPECIAL 15% OFF Carpet, Lino, Tile Installation, Restretching, Squeaky floors. We repair. Quality Work! Free Est. Jack 250-769-5716
Lawn & Garden 1-1 All Exterior Hedge & Tree Service. All types of pruning & removing. Insured. Call Dave 250-212-1716. ACE OF SPADES. Aeration, thatching, hedge & shrub pruning, lawn service, multch, rock, rototilling. Exp’d, ins’d. Michael, 250-878-1315 AN Experienced Pruner/Gardener, pruning fruit trees now till spring clean-up. Taking bookings for spring clean-up, senior’s discount, ex. ref’s. 250-864-0768 DIGGINOLES N SHIFTINSTUFF. Pickup & delivery service. Rubbish & recycling removed. Landscape, building supplies & Hay delivered, small equipment transferred. 1ton pickup, 14ft Dump trailer & 20ft Flat bed trailer. Yes we work weekends!! For quality work at reasonable rates, phone Ian 250-864-2339 GET a head start on having the nicest yard on the street. Yard/Garden clean-up and pruning. 250-801-7040 START Early CALL Ryan now @ 250-469-1288 & ask about our yard cleanups/pruning. XERISCAPE WORKSHOP FOR LANDSCAPE PROFESSIONALS Feb. 26th 8:30-4:30 in Kelowna for those involved in designing, installing or maintaining landscapes in the Okanagan. Learn about water conserving methods. Information and register at www.okanaganxeriscape.org or call 250-762-6018.
Floor Refinishing/ Installations ACCREDITED Business. STRONG ROOTS FLOORING. BBB Lic’’d & Ins’’d. Custom Floor Re-finishing. Supply & Install Hrwd, Laminate, Cork And Tile. Rick, 250-808-7668
ANTHONY’’S Mobile Workshop. Repairs & reno’’s. 25yrs Exp Senior Disc. 317-9876
BATHROOMS
MOVING
BATHROOM RENOVATIONS
North End Moving Services
Handypersons
Handypersons
Home Improvements
Landscaping
BILL’S Handyman Service for all those small jobs you can’t find anyone to do. Laminate flrs., tiling, plumbing, painting & gen. repairs. WCB cov’d. & ins’d., Call 250-869-7738 TERRY’S RENOVATIONS & Handyman Service. For all your reno’s, repairs & odd jobs. Charge by hour/job. Exterior/interior painting, baseboards, flooring, carpentry & loads to dump. No job too small. Free estimates. 250-450-6939, 250-575-4258
THE Old Pro’’s, Licence & Insured, Reno’’s, Remodeling etc. Barry @ 250-826-2599
Heat, Air, Refrig.
LARRY’S Handyman & Reno Serv., Lg. & Sm. jobs, Graffitti Removal etc., 250-718-8879
WAYKAT Landscape & Maintenance Co. Early startup savings. Pre book now and save on all your landscaping & maintenance. Yard clean ups, aerating, power rake, irrigation and pond start ups, complete landscape installation and renovations, reg mowing & full yard service. Over 18yrs of friendly professional service. 250-762-5005 XERISCAPE WORKSHOP FOR LANDSCAPE PROFESSIONALS Feb. 26th 8:30-4:30 in Kelowna for those involved in designing, installing or maintaining landscapes in the Okanagan. Learn about water conserving methods. Information and register at www.okanaganxeriscape.org or call 250-762-6018.
SOMMERFELD Heating A/C, Install & Repair Heat Pumps, F/P, Gas Fitting Lic. 215-6767 SOUTHERN BC Heating & Air Conditioning. Over 30yrs exp. Call 250-681-3869
Home Improvements ACRYLIC Tub Liners & wall installations. Tub to shower conversions. Renovations by Well Built Construction. Call 826-BATH (2284) ADDITIONS, finished bsmts, kitchen & bth reno’’s, tile, hrwd & laminate flooring. Drywall, painting. Ext/int finishing. Call 250-870-3187 INTERIOR Finishing & Reno’’s. No Job too small, Install & Repairs. Drywall, Plumbing, Doors/Win, Baseboards, Cab., Kitchens, Bthrms, 859-2787 MARAINE Construction, 30 yrs. Exp. Complete Home Building/Reno’’s.250-300-4657 NATURAL WOOD FLOORING FIR, HEMLOCK & PINE www.rouckbros.com Rouck Bros. Lumby, BC 1-800-960-3388 NEED Help? Paint, Tile, Carpentry, Drywall, light Electrical & Plumbing, call 250-869-6577 NINKO Construction Mgmt. 28yrs Exp. Res. & Comm. No job too small or big. 250-861-1066, 250-212-1641 ROSTKA ENT. Ltd. Complete int/ext. reno’’s. Carpentry, drywall, painting, bsmt, decks & more. Lic’’d & Insured. BBB Accred. Call: Rob 878-8049. office 764-5449. STUDZ Renovations Carpentry, Plumbing, Elect., Drywall, Decks, Tile, 250-317-8275
WELLERMADE. Additions, Reno’s, Sun-decks, Bsmt. stes., etc.768-2202 878-6967 WOODLAKE COUNTERTOPS. Counter-tops In-stock. Kitchen Cabinets. Cutting & Finishing Services. Flat lay & Cabinetry. 250-300-6980
Home Repairs SMALL household & yard repairs. Seniors friend! Free estimates. Call 250-826-5627
Kitchen Cabinets BATHROOM RENO’S. Plum bing Repairs. Bathrooms By Gemini 862-6991, 764-0189
Machining & Metal Work
Check Classifieds!
GET BENT Metal Fab, fences, gates, railings, security bars, boat railings. 863-4418
Landscaping AQUA GARDENS & Landscapes. Spring clean ups, irrig. start ups, pruning. Call 250-979-2782 ASPEN LANDSCAPING. Spring clean up, aerating, pruning, etc. 250-317-7773. Back Country Lawn & Landscape. Book your spring clean-up and irrigation start ups. Please call 250-864-9936 DIGGINOLES N SHIFTINSTUFF. Pickup & delivery service. Rubbish & recycling removed. Landscape, building supplies & Hay delivered, small equipment transferred. 1ton pickup, 14ft Dump trailer & 20ft Flat bed trailer. Yes we work weekends!! For quality work at reasonable rates, phone Ian 250-864-2339 ODD JOB BOB, 768-1555 Fruit/tree - pruning & trimming, Spring cleanups & lawn prep. Retaining Walls, interlock pavers, irrigation, full landscaping. Stonevalley Landscaping. 250-317-5644 10yrs Kelowna. UNIQUE Pools & Landscapes. Full 3D design & build services. Call 250-801-YARD( 9273)
www.getbentmetalfab.ca
Masonry & Brickwork
WILDSTONE MASONRY Stone Fireplaces and Exteriors -Call Greg for estimate. (250)-826-6989. or email wildstone@shaw.ca
Maintenance Services
WAYKAT Landscape & Maintenance Co. Early startup savings. Pre book now and save on all your landscaping & maintenance. Yard clean ups, aerating, power rake, irrigation and pond start ups, complete landscape installation and renovations, reg mowing & full yard service. Over 18yrs of friendly professional service. 250-762-5005
Misc Services
CHEAP TELEPHONE RECONNECT! Low rates, fast connections, reliable service. Internet & long distance offered. Ask about holiday discounts! Call now - Phone Factory Reconnect 1-877-336-2274
www.phonefactory.ca
SALES & SERVICE DIRECTORY JUNK REMOVAL
Kelowna Junk Removal Ltd. (1998)
House/Yard/Building Sites/Rental Properties/ Renovations/Etc. “We Service just about any kind of clean-up”
Scrapmetal/wood/appliances/etc. *W.C.B. Coverage kelownajunkremoval.com Large 3/2/1 & 1/2 Ton Trucks Excellent Reputation & Excellent Service. Cell 250-718-0992 / 250-861-7066 / Member of Kelowna Chamber of Commerce
PLUMBING
CONSTRUCTION
XCEL PLUMBING
765-6898
Irrigation, Gas Fitting and Drain Cleaning. Commercial, residential and renovations. Service and hot water tanks.
Call Clint, 250-575-3839
STUCCO ENKARTA STUCCO & REPAIR LTD. Big or small we do them all. Free Estimates 30+ yrs exp.
250-769-0684
Weninger CONSTRUCTION
In business since 1989 Licensed & insured
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GEMINI BATHS 250-862-6991
COUNTERTOPS RUBBISH REMOVAL WOODLAKE COUNTER-TOPS
STUDZ RENOVATIONS
250-317-8275
URBAN CLASSIC CABINETRY & DESIGN INC. Kitchen, Bath, Entertainment/ Wall Units, Wallbeds, Home Office, Pantry, Closet Organizers. From Design, Build, Install to Full Reno’s. Call 250-860-2801
PHONE BOB
250-765-2789
COUNTERTOPS IN STOCK
anytime
KITCHEN CABINETS CUTTING & FINISHING SERVICES, FLAT LAY & CABINETRY
250-300-6980 NINKO Construction Mgmt. 28 yrs exp. Res. & Comm. No job too small or big. 250-861-1066, 250-212-1641
RENOVATIONS CABINETRY/RENO ROOFING & HOME REPAIRS CARPENTRY PLUMBING DRYWALL ELECTRICAL TILE WORK CONCRETE KITCHEN CABINETS LICENCED, INSURED
Ph: 250-869-0697 Cell 250-470-9498
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RENOVATIONS CONSTRUCTION ADDITIONS, finished bsmts., kitchen & bath reno’s, tile, hrdwd. & laminate flooring. Drywall, painting. Ext/int finishing. Call 250-870-3187
Local or Long Distance Polite & Professional
COCOMO ENTERPRISES “Your Roofing Specialist” Quality Workmanship Guaranteed
Darcy (250)864-5765
YARD CLEAN-UPS RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL OGO-GROW & BARK MULCH DELIVERY APPLIANCE PICK UPS-RECYCLE
Pgr: 250-861-0303 25 Years of Satisfied Customers
POOL & LANDSCAPE UNIQUE
POOLS & LANDSCAPEs • • • • • •
In Studio Design/Plans Complete Landscape Services Swimming Pools & Spas Stamped & Exposed Concrete Work Decks, Fences, Railings Paving Stones & Retaining Walls
Call 250-801-YARD (9273)
Design Studio • 2810 Benvoulin Rd
LANDSCAPING
ASPEN LANDSCAPING LTD
Book now for landscape projects, retaining walls, aerating, power raking, pruning, etc. Spring cleanup,
250-317-7773 or visit us at: aspenlandscaping.ca
REPAIR & RENOVATIONS
SNOW REMOVAL & EXCAVATING
PAINTING
TREMBLAY’S EXCAVATING LTD.
AFFORDABLE PAINTING
• Plowing & sanding • Comm snowblower • Trucks w/plows & bobcats • Landscaping CELL: (250) 979-8033 BUS: (250) 861-1500
ELECTRICAL
Call 250-317-9876
HANDYMAN
Residential and Commercial New Construction & Renovations Small Jobs GARTH GRANDO Lic. No. 97059 cell: 215-1646 phone/fax 769-9049
Commercial/Residential. Hot Tub/Heat Pump Connections, Service Upgrades/Service Calls, Additions/Renos. Lic. #40170 Call Ken 250-317-3479
ELECTRICAL
FLOORING
Larry·s Handyman & Renovation Services
• Interior & Exterior Renovations • Carpentry • Painting • Small Repairs • Pressure Washing
• Kitchen & Bathroom Upgrades • Yard Maintenance • Fences, Decks • Tile • Graffiti Removal
250-718-8879
ELECTRICIAN KBM ENTERPRISES LTD.
ANTHONY’S MOBILE WORKSHOP
The Friendly Handyman specializing in... stucco - drywall - paint repairs and renovations. 25 yrs. exp. Seniors Discount
Senior’s Specials Experience & Quality New Homes & Repaints Ceilings Bondable. Insurance Work Call Terry 250-863-9830 or 250-768-1098
Gerard Simair
LICENCE #19989
Ph: (250) 718-5067
Fax: (250) 861-5067 COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL • CONTROLS • DATA MAINTENANCE • SERVICE
Lew Cat Ent. Carpet, Lino, Tiles, Hardwood, Laminate. Free estimates. Great rates. Lewis @ 317-6889 Work Guaranteed.
Early Spring Special! Call 250-763-7114 to book your
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Painting & Decorating
Misc Services
Ron Marchand
Rubbish Removal
250-832-3320
DALE’S PAINTING Service. Painting Kelowna a better place since 1982, 862-9333 DL Decor & Painting. Trained with over 30yrs. ex. Int. & Ext. Projects, 250-308-4380
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Moving & Storage
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AAA Best Rates Moving $59?. “Why Pay More” Short/Long Distance. Free Est. Res/Comm, 861-3400 DAN-MEL MOVING. 16’’ One ton 7x12 Trailer. Local/Long Haul. Bonded/Insured. Dan 215-0147/250-766-1282. FAMILY Movers. Moving? Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance throughout 2009. Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250-493-2687 JOE’S MOVING.reasble rates, fully equip’d trucks, local-long dist, no job too small.470-8194 NORTH END Moving Services Local/Long Distance welcome, Vancouver Special? Free Estimates 250-470-9498
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LARRY’S LITTLE DUMPER We haul little loads of anything, landscaping materials, & Junk to the dump Call 250-718-1114 ✔✔✔ THAT GUY & His Work Truck LTD. Junk Removal & Bin Rentals 10,15 & 20 yard Bins. We haul EVERYTHING
Gas Fitting and drain cleaning. Comm/res and reno’’s. Service & hot water tanks. 575-3839
DREGER Mechanical 20yrs exp. Plumbing, Gasfitting, Repairs, Reno’’s. 24hr. 575-5878.
COCOMO Enterprises, Your roofing Specialist & Home Repairs, call Darcy 250-864-5765 RYDER ROOFING LTD. Free est, senior discounts, member of BBB, fully ins’d, WCB coverage. All types of shingle roofing & torch on roofing systems. ‘From a hole in your roof to a whole new roof.’ Call 250-765-3191 TEAM GERMAN MASTER ROOFER Experienced in all kinds of roofing. New, Reroof & Repair. European Quality 2 yrs. Warranty. Call Steffen C#: 863-8224 W#:778-754-1015 Master & Visa cards welcome
Painting & Decorating 0 TIME To Paint. Best rates Seniors Discount, Call G. Hunter Painting 250-317-5995 100% A-1 Satisfaction! RICKS PAINTING. $399. 3 room Special. Call Rick 250-863-2302 100% AFFORDABLE Painting Exp, quality. Int Paint/ceilings. Winter Specials. Terry 863-9830 or 768-1098 1ST. In customer service, Cando Painting, prof. reliable crew, 15yrs. in business, Int/Ext. Eddie 250-863-3449
Rubbish Removal 250-808-0733 SKYHIGH DISPOSAL Full Service Junk Removal & Bin Rentals.
250-718-4548
#1 Affordable! Full service & clean-up, or rent easy to load bins-all sizes + Demolition avail. WCB & Insured. 250-860-4041 / trash-all.com ‘#1 - BBB Kelowna Junk Removal Ltd. (1998) Scrap metal, wood, appls, etc. House, yard, building site, rental properties, renovations, etc. WCB Coverage. Lrg 3/2/1 & 1/2ton trucks 718-0992 or 861-7066 kelownajunkremoval.com
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Roofing & Skylights
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Insured • W.C.B. •Bin Rentals •Tree Chipping
Plumbing
KOSKI Plumbing-Heating Gas Fitting Reno’s Res. Bonded/Insured Troy @ 718-0209
Rubbish Removal
• RUBBISH • JUNK • GARBAGE
4 FAMILY Owned since 1974. NOW MY SON and DAUGHTER ARE LEARNING THE TRADE. 29 YEAR Tradesman Painter. Reasonable rates, insured, references. FREE estimates and Advice. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. Ken (250)717-7569 idealhomepainting@shaw.ca
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Home or Jobsite, Renovations Cheapest rates in the Valley www.thatguysworktruck.com
250-575-5383 BOB’S ONE TON. Clean-up, 25yrs satisfied customers. 765-2789, 861-0303 pgr DIGGINOLES N SHIFTINSTUFF. Pickup & delivery service. Rubbish & recycling removed. Landscape, building supplies & Hay delivered, small equipment transferred. 1ton pickup, 14ft Dump trailer & 20ft Flat bed trailer. Yes we work weekends!! For quality work at reasonable rates, phone Ian 250-864-2339 ERIK & His Truck Junk Removal, loads from $39.99 250-859-9053, 250-868-8454. SMALL Hauls. Truck for hire. Rubbish, Small Moves, Boat Hauling 250-864-0696 Reza
Snowclearing TREMBLAY’S EXCAVATING Snow plowing, sanding, comm snow blower. Ins’d. 979-8033
Stucco/Siding ENKARTA Stucco & Repair. Big or small, we do them all. Free estimates. 250-769-0684
Buy, Rent, Sell! Tiling TILING: Ceramic, porcelain, slate, travertine, etc. European quality, affordable. Free est. Call Jeremy, 250-801-7303
Tree Services 1-1 All Exterior Hedge & Tree Service. All types of pruning & removing. Insured. Call Dave 250-212-1716. NOW is the best time to prune or remove fruit trees or elms, Blue Jay Lawn Care 575-4574 ROB’S Tree Care Ltd. For all your tree care needs...Insured & Cert. WCB. 250-212-8656 TREE Removal for Bug Kill & Dead trees. Avoid FIRES etc. Call Manny 250-766-6655
Window Cleaning WINDOW, Awning, Sign & Vinyl cleaning. $2/window, $50-$70/awning, $25-$50/sign & $100/1000sq’ house. Joe at Crystal Clear Window Cleaning, 250-864-8156
Feed & Hay Feeder hay. Round bales $160 ton. Delivery available. 250-838-6630. Good hay (250)546-9351
for
sale.
*HAY SALES GUARANTEED Quality Grass, Alfalfa, Mixed square bales, round bales & Silage bales. Delivery avail. (250)804-6081,(250)833-6763.
Pet Services
Appliances
DOGWORKS. Specializing in Puppy Kindergarten, also ClickerSmart dog classes. Priv. lesson also avail. Certified Prof. Trainer250-317-1288
* WINTER CLEARANCE SALE ON NOW Save an extra 30-50% off our low priced items! Selling scratch & dent Brand names you can trust. Prices that can’t be beat. Come in & check us out. SMART CHOICE LIQUIDATORS. 3124 30th Ave, Downtown Vernon 250-549-5010. Unit #4-2720 Hwy 97N, Kelowna, 250-712-9855.
Pets 5 Female PUG pups, 1 black & 4 fawn avail. vet checked & vaccinated, Ready to go! 250-442-5372 Beautiful Great Pyrenees Border Collie puppies, 6wks old guardian/ great family pet, $350. 250-260-2627 CHIHUAHUA, 1yr old, male, 4lbs, vet checked, healthy (deaf) Approved home only. $250 Firm. Armstrong. Neutered. Call 250-546-6264 CKC Great Danes 8wks, dew claws, 1st shots, dewormed, micro chips 250-492-3407 GOLDEN Retreiver Puppies, M & F, ready to go! First shots, vet check, etc. $450. Peachland, 250-767-3101 Havanese, Bichon, Shih-Tzu puppies; Litter trained, 1st shots, great disposition. One year guarantee on any genetic defect. Best price guaranteed. Call 250-804-9924 PURE German Sheperd puppies. 6 weeks old. Asking $800. (250)317-9716 REGISTERED German Shephard Pups, great temperment, bred to be adaptable to all lifestyles. $1200. 250-768-7241 TOY Yorkie Shih-Tzus, family raised, vet-checked, 1st shots, delivery $550. 250-269-7167.
Antiques / Vintage ANTIQUE walnut buffet & china cabinet. Good condition. Both for $600. 778-478-7816 Jardin’s Estate Jewelry and Antiques is OPEN! Mon-Sat, 10-5, 5221 Hwy 97, Okanagan Falls, 250-497-6733
Appliances KENMORE washer, dryer, front load, stackable, good cond., $300/pr. Moffat 30” range, 1lrg, 3sm elements. $50. Call Jim, 250-451-9148 Re-Conditioned Coin Operated Washer/Dryer Sets. Call 250-260-0394.
Building Supplies Building New Home/Cottage? Factory Direct Prefabricated Systems Inventory liquidation. Save 50%++ While they last. Green-R-Panel 100’s of Dreams Delivered to Happy Families. 1-800-871-7089 SACRIFICE FROM $9,975.!!!!! EXTERIOR sidings: board & batten, channel, bevel, log cabin. Dry. T&G; fir, cedar & pine (1x4 1x6). Fencing; fir & cedar. Latice panels. Timbers & beams. Lumber for garden boxes, retaining walls, hobby wood. 2202 Hwy 97. 250-546-6038
Food Products Naturally grown, governt inspected, grain fed Beef. $2.65/lb. CWF 250-546-6494.
Free Items GRANITE Rocks, Assorted colors & sizes approx. 12” more/less, 250-764-1167
Fruit & Vegetables MANY Varieties of Apples for sale thru-out the winter. Call Graziano Orchards. 3455 Rose Road. (250)860-2644.
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DRY FIR FIREWOOD CUT, SPLIT & DELIVERED. $150. HEAPING 3/4 TON TRUCK LOAD (A CORD) SEASONED. 250-317-4003
Furniture BRAND new Sectional couch with ottoman, microfiber (2 colors to choose from) $899 call 1-250-550-6647
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BLACK LEATHER COUCH and loveseat. Phenomenal condition, no tears. Sleek, modern design. $950. 250-869-7362, 250-808-3614 or 778-478-7769 6PC Cherry sleigh bdrm set. Queen bed, dresser, mirror, chest, 2 night stands. New!! Still boxed. Worth $5000, Sell $1695 Can deliver. call 1250-550-6648, 250-550-6647 BROWN Leather “Trieste” Reclining loveseat $650. Phone 250-768-5239 DOWNSIZING. Old diningroom suite, solid walnut, art deco style, table, 4chairs & buffet. $900. Queen Anne soliod cherry round coffee table, lovely quality, imported, $450. Currio cabinet, wood and glass, 74” tall, $400. Call 250-762-2105 HARD wood oak tbl & 4 tables, w/2ext. $155. 860-8127 OAK Dinning Rm. set, Oval w/pedestal bse. +2 leafs & 4 chairs $650. Maple Desk 30”x50”, $70. Computer Desk Oak Veneer $50. Blk. frame Futon w/mattress $90. 250-762-3916 OAK tressle table, pull out leaves & 6 chairs. $1000. Call 250-860-6136 PINE diningroom set, hutch, table & 6chairs, kitchen table, 4chairs, bedroom set, dresser & 2 end tables, like new, legal size file cabinet, misc household furnishings. 250-765-7976
Jewels, Furs
HUGE RUBY (2.8 carat) wholesale apprsl. $3000. MUST SELL $1200. 764-8119 I Want to buy your unwanted GOLD & SILVER & COINS! Local Collector looking for Gold & Silver & Coins. Up to 95% of spot. Local Buyer 250-300-6622 SANDBERG Jewellers is now buying used gold and diamonds, top dollar paid. 250-762-4472, 250-575-8393
Medical Supplies
MOBILITY Scooters & power chairs, new & used. Shoprider Dealer now located in Natural Rezources, 525 Bernard. 250-764-7757 okmobility.ca
SALES & SERVICE DIRECTORY RENOVATIONS
ROSTKA
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Rob 250-878-8049 Off. 250-764-5449
EXPERIENCED CRAFTSMEN
• Bath Remodels • Decks • Drywall
SERVICE YOU CAN TRUST
Qualified, Reliable. • Bonded •Installations • Repairs • Renovations • H. Water Tank • Washer, Dryer • Dishwasher Over 30 yrs. Experience
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Independently Owned and Locally Operated
Call Walter 250-766-5580 Cell 250-317-2279
PLUMBING
HEATING
Well Built Construction
A & S Electric
KOSKI PLUMBING, HEATING & GAS FITTING
SOMMERFELD HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
CONSTRUCTION & RENOVATIONS
PAINTING
Call Martin @ 250-300-4657
A Division of Bayside Developments Ltd.
ELECTRICAL
• Acrylic tub liners installed right over your old tub & tiles • Tub to shower conversions • Complete renovations
Over 30 yrs. experience. Quality workmanship •Carpentry, Drywall, Framing, Tiling, Cabinet, Deck, Plumbing, Flooring, etc. •Mobile workshop
QUALITY WORKMANSHIP
BATHROOM RENOS
DRYWALL SERVICES & REPAIRS New work & renovation work. Over 30 yrs. experience. Framing, boarding, taping, texture t-bar ceilings & insulation. Call Ken 250-212-9588
MARAINE CONSTRUCTION
•Electrical • Tile Work • To-Do Lists • Much More
Kelowna • 250-717-5500 kelowna.handymanconnection.com
Lic. & Insured - Ref’s available (WCB Coverage)
DRYWALL
• Kitchen Remodels • Painting • Plumbing
PLUMBING
BAYSIDE PLUMBING & Gas Fitting
Residential & Commercial Wiring, New Construction, Renovations & Service Changes. Complete telephone & data cabling services, Prompt quality service. Licensed & Bonded Call Steve 250-864-2099
#1-1255 Bernard Ave., Kelowna, BC V1Y 6R3
250-826-2284
(cont#90929)
www.well-built.ca
“ONE ROOM, OR YOUR WHOLE CASTLE”
DALE’S
PAINTING SERVICE
862-9333 PAINTING KELOWNA A BETTER PLACE SINCE 1982
DEMOLITION
ALL WEST DEMOLITION LTD.
coverage. All types of shingle roofing & torch on roofing systems. ‘From a hole in your roof to a whole new roof.’
250-765-3191
Call Troy, 250-718-0209
• New & Existing Heating Systems • Heat pumps, A/C • Gas fitting • Licensed & Insured. • Replacement Furnace.
Call Wayne (250) 215-6767
Residential/Commercial/Industrial. Small jobs, new construction & renovations, panel changes, quality workmanship. Contractor #91625.
250-768-9967 250-317-6843
WELDING & FABRICATION
ROOFING
METAL FABRICATION LTD. Fences • Gates • Railings • Security Bars • Cargo Racks • Rollcages • Boat Railings & more. Tube Bending Specialists www.getbentmetalfab.ca
Two Ply Torch On Systems • Asphalt Shingles • Tile Roofing • New & Re-roofs • Repairs/Maintenance • Guaranteed Workmanship
250-863-4418
250-212-5996•250-808-5996 allproroofingltd@gmail.com
LITTLE REPAIRS
COMM. CLEANING
Southern BC Heating & Air Conditioning
THE OLD PRO’S
Small Household & Yard Repairs. A man that helps seniors get little jobs done. From lighting fixture upgrades, cleaning eaves troughs to re-keying locks and desktop computer upgrades & virus scans.
PROFESSIONAL, RELIABLE, BONDED, INSURED
Licensed & Insured
call 250-808-0895
MOVING
LAWN & GARDEN
REMODELING
Joe’s Moving Service
We Guarantee to keep Scheduled Appointments.
• • • •
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“The Professionals” Local/long distance Storage Available No job too small Free Estimates Call Joe Anytime 250-470-8194
KRENNYS EXCAVATING
Excavator & Bobcat Service, Sewer Hookups, Underground Utilities, Footing, Backfilling, Basements, Driveways, Landscaping, Retaining Walls, Rubber Track Excavator w/ blade. Estimates, Fully Insured. Kory 250-451-9095 Cell: 250-869-9125 Serving Kelowna, Westside, Lk Country
ELECTRICAL
HEATING & A/C • Heat Pumps Over 30 Years • Fireplaces Experience • Furnaces Serving the • Repair Okanagan Valley • Install • Sales 250-681-3869
All types of demolition. Locally owned & operated. FREE ESTIMATES
ROOFING
RYDER ROOFING LTD. Free estimates, senior discounts, member of B.B.B. Fully insured, WCB
•Renovations •New construction •Plumbing Service & Repairs •H/W tank replacement • Furnace Service & Installs • Gas f/p Service and Installs Bonded & Insured
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Don’t call anyone about yardcare until you speak to Ryan @ VANTAGE POINT. Book before MARCH 7th & receive 25% OFF
250-469-1288
Call Barry
ellermade W Additions, Renovations Sun-decks, Bsmt. suites, etc. Call Dave @ 250-768-2202 or 250-878-6967
(250)
826-5627 (jobs)
ESTIMATES ARE ALWAYS FREE!
COMMERCIAL, RESTAURANT CLEANING, INDUSTRIAL, STRATA & FLOOR WORK Excellent References OFFICE: (250)764-9552
FAX: (250)764-9553 CELL: (250)868-7224
ELECTRICAL & RENO’S DRYWALL/PAINTING Chipster’s
Electrical & Renovations Allan Hoce, General Contractor
(250)826-0091 aghoce@telus.net
Alan 250-808-6595 (lic. #102788)
IMPERIAL DRYWALL
Drywall, Taping, Painting, Texture Ceiling. We Do Houses, Basement & Commercial CALL NOW FOR FREE ESTIMATE 250.801.5335
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Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Misc. for Sale
$100 & Under
Houses For Sale
Mortgages
Apt/Condo for Rent
A Free Telephone Service. Get Your First Month Free. Bad Credit, Don’’t Sweat It.No Deposits. No Credit Checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines Toll-Free 1-866-884-7464 AT LAST! An iron filter that works. IronEater! Fully patented Canada/USA. Removes iron, hardness, sulfur, smell, manganese from well water. Since 1957. Phone 1-800-BIG IRON; www.bigirondrilling.com BOOK PRINTING & BINDING Download FREE Book: (7 Secrets to Printing, Marketing & Selling Your Book Fast) From www.lakecityprinters.com. Call Dexter at 250-260-1970 for printing & binding your book or
FOLDING Craft Table $35. New Condition. (250)762-2022 FOLDING SCREEN $50.00. New Condition. (250)762-2022 HALOGEN Lamp $5.00. New Condition. (250)762-2022 KETTLE $10. New Condition. (250)762-2022 MED. Oak Cabinet 40”L x 45”H x 18”D, w/shelves, bottom drawer $60. 762-7552 PEUGEOT Bike, 10 speed, blue & chrome. $80. 250860-6136 QUEEN Mattress & box spring, frame & headboard, good cond. $100. 861-3995 SPEED Queen Dryer, $50 obo. 250-717-0581
BANK ON US! Mortgages for purchases, renovations, debt consolidation, foreclosure. Bank rates and many alternative lending programs avail. Let Dave Fitzpatrick simplify the process. Mountain City Mortgage 1-888-711-8818 or email:
SPACIOUS 2bd apartment, close to Capri Mall, NS, NP, 1yr lease, avail March 1. $895 incl heat. 250-763-6600 THE Verve, 1bd fully fun’d, avail now, outdr pool, beach vollyball, ug prking. grnd flr, patio w/gas BBQ. All appl, insuite lndry, 1 small dog ok, NS. $975 incl power. Call Cathy at 250-448-6209
COLLECTOR Plates. Marilyn Munroe, Princess Dianna, Russian Legends. $40ea. 250-860-6136 DECORATIVE STONE PANELS “EasyROCK” The Beauty of stone without the mason: Easy Installation: Light Weight: R-4.5 Value: Built Green: A-1 Fire rating: 604-248-2062. www.jmcomprock.com DO YOU NEED LARGE AMOUNTS OF FREE FILL? no trucking charge 250-307-3839 Dacron Enterprises LTD. FAR-INFRARED SAUNAS: Demo Blowout Models starting at $599. FREE Shipping, setup. FREE Trials. Showroom 1-888-239-9999 Kelowna. www.SOLARUSsauna.com HOME PHONE RECONNECT. Call 1-866-287-1348. Prepaid long distance specials! Feature package specials! Referral program! Don’t be without a home phone. call to connect NOW! 1-866-287-1348 Lifetime Collector seeks old Antique fishing reels & tackle... Anything Fishy! All quality items bought with cash! Please call Craig (250)542-8405, 250-308-8697 MOVING Sale! 8-man Hot tub $1000.obo., new Kit. tbl. w/6 chairs $300. 2 chest Freezers $50.ea., 1 Washer $50., 1 cabinet Stereo $150., Bicycle $50., 250-765-2989 MOVING Sale! Appliances, Furniture Everything Must GO! 250-826-3778 NEW Norwood SAWMILLS LumberMate-Pro handles logs 34” in Diameter, mills boards 28” wide. Automated quick-cycle-sawing increases efficiency up to 40% www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT - FREE information: 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT PRIVATE Sale: HD Rockwell 10” table saw 27”x20” bed c/w Hmade stand & roller ext. $400 obo. Myford 7” metal lathe c/w acc. $2500. Probend 2000 digital tube bender c/w dies & acc. $7000. 2-Portable - 2” tube construction party gazebo’s, covers, 250 & 650sq.ft HD, $4500. (250)260-8069
$200 & Under
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Musical Instruments PIANOS Warehouse Sale @ Moir Pianos. STEINWAY, HEINTZMAN, YAMAHA and more !! Priced to Sell !! Call Richard @ 764-8800
Sporting Goods RUSSIAN SKS’’s - top choice, new shipment, cleaned, oiled & inspected, $299. Ammo 1120 RDS-Case $195. 12 ga shotgun ammo & clay targets $99. Quality Firearms bought & sold. GLOCK stocking dealer. Weber & Markin, The Okanagans Professional Gunsmiths. 4-1691 Powick Rd, Kelowna, (250)762-7575
Tools TITAN 440i Airless Sprayer, Ex. cond. w/extra assessories, $450. 250-317-4979 days, 250-765-2830 evenings.
$100 & Under 4 235/75R15 All Season tires, $85. 250-717-0581 BASEBOARD heaters (new) 1-2250wx240v, 1-750wx240v. Half price, $60. 250-765-6772 CHILD Computer Chair, $20. 250-717-0581 COLEMAN Pulse 1850 generator, needs tune-up. $80. 250-763-3642 CROCKPOT $20. New Condition. (250)762-2022 DESK Chair $5.00. New Condition. (250)762-2022 EXERCISE bike, Magtonic, $75. Call 250-860-6136
COMPUTER System, WIN XP, Internet ready, excellent condition, $200. 869-2363 Kel
$300 & Under 4 Nokian 225/60R16’s. Used one summer. $250. 250-763-3642 COMPUTER LAPTOP, WIN XP, internet, excellent condition, $300. 250-869-2363 (Kel)
Garage Sales HUGE Garage/Moving Sale, Sat. Feb. 20th, 8-2pm, 1460 Kelglen Cres.,furn, hshld, movies, kids stuff, office & more. RUTLAND, 712 Lone Pine Dr. Feb. 19, 20, 21, 9-5pm, 1000’s of items, everything must GO!
Acreage for Sale 10 Acres for sale or lease on Hwy 97 South of Winfield. Call 250-491-8235 READY to build on this 3 acres in Whitevale area, Lumby. Flat, few trees, drilled well. Gas/hydro to driveway. Price $245,000 GST.obo. 250-547-6932. WANTED: Small acreage in S.E. Kelowna. Please call 250-764-7497
Apt/Condos for Sale LARGE, spacious, bright corner unit, 2 bdr, 2 bath condo in Glenmore. 6 appl, u/g parking, gas f/p & more. $298,800. 250-868-0312 REDUCED for early possession: Good view, beautifully finished, 2bd, 2bth, hot pool, excercise rm, ug prking, 50+, smoke free, $189,900. Call 250-765-4423 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.
For Sale By Owner 2 BDRM 2 Bth Upscale Downtown Condo. Walking distance to KGH, lake and shops. Priced at $252,900. for quick sale. Call Bill @ 250-717-3970 BIG WHITE 3 bdrm 2 ba condo in the Eagles building. PRICE DRASTICALLY REDUCED TO $256,900. for quick sale. Call Bill @ 250-717-3970 or View at www.skicondo.co.nr 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 2-bdrm house under construction, by Bedrock Projects LCD, 976 Mount Ida Drive, Vernon. $439,000 Avail June 15. Darcy Goossen, 250-550-4582, info@bedrockprojects.com Executive Home. Stunning Views. By Owner for 30 days, then being listed with Realtor. 5 bdrm, 3 bath, private location, w/o basement suite, fully reno’d, new roof. You’ve gotta see this place! www.okhomeseller.com #26198 or call to see photos or view. $849,900 Kevin 250-868-7680 MORTGAGES LOW RATES. 5YR. 3.89% VARIABLE 2.05% Trish at 250-470-8324 MUST SELL. Fixer Uppers, Foreclosures & Distress sales. Free list MacDonald Rlty KelownaDistressSale.info
Lots KELOWNA west,5 fully serviced lots,72x120 partial view,build immed,Ken 6046574923 Jim 6043073923 jimmygee@shaw.ca KIRSCHNER MOUNTAIN Large Building Lots from
$190,000.
~ Spectacular Views. Bring Your Own Builder. Close to All Amenities. 250-862-0895 www.kirschnermountain.com LUMBY: 3 view lots on new subdivision (Schunter Drive) Lot 2: $115,000 + GST. Lot 3: $120,000 + GST. Lot 4: $125,000 + GST. Call Mike 250-547-9402, 250-309-1042
Mobile Homes & Parks 20 Minutes from Orchard Park Drive by 64A
McCulloch Heights
Brand new. 3 bed. 2 bath. Over 1300sq.ft. Great room design. Concrete foundation. Sundeck. Quiet cul-de-sac space. $189,900 plus GST. Low down payment. Modern & Urban “Sierras” neighborhood. Close to downtown West Kelowna
Brand new 3 bed, 2 bath, FUNctional floor plan. Sundeck. Concrete foundation. $189,900 plus GST. Phase 3 - over 50% sold out. So act fast.
ACCENT HOMES CALL 250-769-6614 CLICK:
www.accenthomes.ca
Presentation Centre 1680 Ross Rd. West Kelowna. NEW Home, new warrenty avail in Lake Country. #83 Belaire Estates. Family, small pet welcome. Open floor plan, 2bd, 2bth. $159,900. Call Bob, 250-808-4117
Shop from home! Mortgages FREE information. How to consolidate debt. www.refinanceokanagan.com
dave@mountaincitymortgage.ca
Recreational LOOKING to sell a one room condo unit on Mara Lake, Sicamous BC. Would be interested in selling unit or taking on a partner. Includes private boat slip, use of pool & hot tub. Half share at $70,000. Call Ernie 250-833-7803
Classified Ads Work! Townhouses Luxury 3bdrm townhouse, open modern architecture, S/S appl. laminated wood flooring, quiet location, borders creek. Selling $30,000 below assessed value at $429,000. qualified buyers 250-545-2219 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.
Acreage SHUSWAP RIVER FRONT 11.3 acres w/shop. $400,000. 1985 house on 22.5 acres. $800.000. 15.9 acres. $400,000. Water and services. 250-838-7660.
Apt/Condo for Rent 1BD, 2nd. flr., bright & spacious, 1200sf., $1000.mo. incl util., Westbank, 250-768-9083 1BD, New, golf comm. in Quail, wd insuite, pool/ht/gym, Avail. Immed., ns, $900.mo 250-864-6273, 250-878-4343 1BD or 2bd, avail immed. Quiet, secured, updated building located in DT area. Walking dist to shopping. Cultural District, Waterfront Park, bus route. Incl FS, DW. Building amenities include beautiful landscaped courtyard, laundry room & covered secure prking. Price starts at $800. Ask about signing bonus avail for Feb/Mar. Contact Jagoda for more info at 250-762-0571 1st MONTH FREE - 1 BDRM: Spectacular lakeviews. Award winning gardens. 1/2 blk to Gyro beach, bus & Mission Park shops. Indoor pool, hot tub & fitness center. $862-$960. No pets. 3195 Walnut. 250-762-3455 www.thepalisade.ca 2BD, 1.5bth, avail March 1. $1050+utils. New paint, floors, ug prking, lndry hook-ups, DT loc., 250-317-5054, 763-8824 2BD, 2 bth, 2 prking lots. Avail now. $985. $200 off 1st month. NP. Call 250-860-5613 Baron Rd. 2BD, full lower flr of house, Westbank, new reno’s, carpet & paint, lrg priv fnc’d yard. $775. Gary, 250-768-4383 2BD, Nice loc., mins. fr. CNC Ctr., shops/lake f/s, dw, w/d, ac, crnr. unit, $1250.mo. Avail. Mar/Apr. 1, 250-491-1853 2 BDRM, $975 hydro, f/s, NO PETS, on Rutland Rd. South, Belgo Area, on bus route, Avail. now. 491-3345 or 869-9788 (Cell) 2 BDRM: Top floor, DW, W/D hook-ups. Spectacular lakeviews. Award winning gardens. 1/2 blk to Gyro beach, bus & Mission Park shops. Indoor pool, hot tub & fitness center. $1145. No pets. 3195 Walnut. 250-762-3455 www.thepalisade.ca 2BD. WESTBANK top flr, lakeview, vaulted ceilings, spacious, bright, upgraded, utils. incl’d., $1390. 250-859-1300 BACH: Top floor, DW, W/D hook-ups. Spectacular lakeviews. Award winning gardens. 1/2 blk to Gyro beach, bus & Mission Park shops. Indoor pool, hot tub & fitness center. $845. No pets. 3195 Walnut. 250-762-3455 www.thepalisade.ca LG. 2BD Vacation condo @ Delta Grand Kelowna, BC, 7ngts. Sun. Mar. 14 to Sun. Mar. 21/10, $150.ngt. $200. Deposit @ 250-491-1271, 250-859-0281, 250-862-3088 RENT or RENT TO OWN: Asher Pl. 1100sf. 2bd, 2ba, f/p, 6appls., u/g prkg., gym, theatre, storage locker, quest suite, ns, np, $1100/mo. +utils Avail. Mar. 1, 250-712-0095
THE WESTWYND POINT APARTMENTS Behind Orchard Park Mall, adult oriented, NS, NP. 1bd, 1bth from $745, 2bd, 2bth, $995, Studio incl. utils. $625. Please call for appointment 868-3432 or 470-8026 THUNDERBIRD/EVERGREEN APTS. 435/395 Franklyn Road, Kelowna. 1 and 2 bedroom suites, 3-appliances, AC, drapes, walk-in storage, underground secure parking, hot water included, Laundry facilities on site. Close to excellent shopping, major bus routes (excellent bus service to all campuses, Orchard Park Mall & downtown), theaters, medical facilities & restaurants. Rental incentives offered to qualified applicants. Call 250-762-5932 for appointment to view.
Commercial/ Industrial HWY 97N for lease 1acre of Industrial compounded yard, 250-765-3295 - 250-860-5239 UP to 5000sq.ft. newly reno’d high exposure commercial space for lease. 250-558-1166
Duplex / 4 Plex 1BD. Lower unit in 4plex, in N. Glenmore, ns, np, Avail. Mar. 1st, 5 appl., priv. ent./patio, $800. For info 250-212-2603 227 Woods Rd, behind Costco, 2bdrm, 1bath, f/s/w/d, sundeck, nice yard, freshly painted, $1000+util, 250-490-0046 or 250-450-9778 avail. immed. 2BD. 2 lvg.rms., 1ba, WBank, $1000.mo+dd. & hydro, ns, np, Avail. immed, 250-864-4255 2BD W Kel, Avail Mar 1. total reno, new appl, WD, cls. to all, prkg, NS, NP. $850 +utils. 250-767-6330 2BED. Mainflr in 4plex near OUC (KLO) FS, WD, AC, NP, NS, $950+utils. Newly renovated w/carpet. 250-717-3407 3251 E. Kelowna Rd. 4plex. 2bd, 1bth, AC, $950 incl all. 3 units avail now. 250-808-7447 3BD, 2ba, upper unit in 4/plex, nr. hosp. & OK Coll. Bright, spacious. f/s, dw, w/d, ac, storage shed, 1300sf, Avail. Mar. 1st $1500/mo. incl. utils. ns, ns, dd, ref’’s. 250-868-1983, 250-764-7711 AVAIL IMMED. 2 Bdrm, 1 ba, 1450 sq. ft. home on acreage close to all amenities. 2 km from OK College & shopping. Central location, Fireplace, Hdwd floor, Fridge, Stove, Dish Washer, Washer, Dryer. Lvg Room, Dining Room. Huge yard. N/S. $1195/mo Ph 250-862-5211 / 250-215-4831 BRIGHT, clean, quiet, 2bdrm, FS, WD, AC, Adults only, $1050 utils incl NP. 763-6769 HOSPITAL & College area, 5bd, 2bth, 3bd, 2bth, 2bd, 1bth, 250-860-8583, 470-9295
Housesitting RESPONSIBLE Housesitter avail., 5mo min. Exp’d, clean, ref’s. Kelowna 250-808-0830
Homes for Rent 1&2BDRM Houses. $850+up. Avail immed. Call 250-4910444 1BD house on 4.5acres. Approx 750-800sq’. Good view, 10mon from airport & UBC. Single person pref. NS, ND. Outside pets only. Unfurn’d, FS incl, DD, ref’s. $750 incl water & cbl, utils extra. You can even bring a horse or 2, self-board, $125/month ea, shelters, room to store 500 bales of hay. Reply to box 289 c/o Capital News.
We’re on the net at www.bcclassified.com 1st MONTH FREE - 4 BDRM 1.5 BATH: Hardwood flrs, FP, 5 appls, carport, fenced yard. 1/2 blk to beach, bus & Mission Park shops. Pet OK. $1595+utils. 3082 Meikle. 250-762-3455 2.5BD, Mission. np/ns/nd. Mature couple/retired. $1200/mo +util. ref’’s. LM (250)764-1237
Homes for Rent
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2BD Suite, Main flr. of house, deck w/lakeview, 1.5ba, laundry rm, grge, 6appl., ac, ns, np, no children, $1100.incl. utils/cbl/int. 250-766-1834 2-BEDROOM, 2-Bath, 4-Appliances, Patio, Pet OK, $1100 OR 3-Bedroom, 2-Baths, 4-Appliances, Patio, Double Garage, Pet OK. $1350. 250-860-1961 - Register Online www.homefinders.ca 3/4BDRM, Winfield area, $1550+utils. NO PETS. Avail now. Overlooks Wood Lake on East side. Close to schools. Call 250-869-9788 or 250-491-3345 3BD 2ba., main flr house, lg. sundeck, fruit trees, Rutland, close to bus, 1600 sqft, school. Avail. Now. ns, np, $1000. 250-575-0940 3BD. Avail. Immed. w/ensuite, fresh paint, cls. to amens., np, covr’d. grge, patio, $1175,+util. Also 1Bd. suite Avail. $675. 250-712-2247, 250-869-9663 3BD Home, 1bth, on orchard, S.E. Kelowna $1600+utils. March 1. Horse pasture. Call 250-317-5871 3BDRM GLENROSA Area. $1575mo+utils. Available now. NO PETS. 250-8699788 or 250-491-3345 3BD, Winfield Home, no bsmt, 6appl, AC, deck, Avail now. NS, NP, $1250., utils. 250-766-3395 Home 5BD, newly reno’d home. Garage, carport, near Costco, 2 balconies, lrg fnced yard, 6appl. Near school & bus. $2150+utils. 250-215-9511 7BD. Huge Home in Rutland w/4bdrm. self-cont. ste. 2lg. decks. all appl., 2car grge., Avail. Feb. 1, $2700. 870-7172 A Clean lrg 4bd+den house, 1.5bth, incl 6appl, CA, ug sprinklers, lrg yard, lawn maint & utils incl. NS. Small pet neg. On quiet street. $1895. 1-250-371-3382 AVAIL now, immaculate, 2bdrm rancher, sunroom/den, all appl. gas f/p, ac, lrg.lot, single garage, newer paint & flooring, located on Westside of Kelowna in Fintry a rural lake community, 35mins to either downtown Kelowna or downtown Vernon. $1200/mo. R.R. Leanne 250-542-3457, email kristip@telus.net CARRIGE HOUSE- 1 bdrm/ 2 car garage. $1200/mth. a/c & gas fireplace. 750 sq. ft. workshop/garage below. Near Knox Mnt. Excellent references a must. n/s, n/pets. Prefer single person. Avail. Mar. 1st. call 250-862-6625 FAMILY wanted: 4bd, 2bth house, March 1. $1350+uitls. 250-878-7009 HOUSE for rent. Sep ent. Utils incl. 2bd, 1.5bth, $1200. Lake Country. Also 2bd bsmt suite, 1bth, utils incl. Sep ent. $675. Call 250-766-9261 IMMED.3bd w/bsmt,priv, view, 5mins to DT core. FS, WD. Sml pet. $1250. NS. 861-5757 ON McInnes Ave. 3yr old house. 3bd or 1bd, 9’ ceilings, CA, dbl gar on 3bd. $1600 & $800. NP, NS. March 1. Call for more info, 250-864-9818 RUTLAND 3bd. $1350. 1.5bth, natural gas, shr’d lndry, bi vac, cov’d deck. 250-215-1182 Small 1bd house, furn’d, utils, cbl incl, single/wrking pref., off KLO. $850. Alsofurn’d trailer, $450. Call 250-861-8907 SPECTACULAR Lakeview. Casa Loma, 4bd exec rancher. Hrwd/granite. 5mins to DT. $2295. 250-769-9091
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2RMS. Furn’d, $600 & $500, Sep. bthrms., utils incl., pool, tennis, np, npty, 250-258-3438 CLEAN Furn rooms/suites DT Kel., WD, utils incl. $475. Quiet male. 250-861-5757 LG. Furn’d. rm. cbl/wd, share kit/ba., DT cls. to amens. & lake, quiet area, student or working female only, $525. incl’s all. 250-860-4291 Lynn.
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BDRM on Lowe Crt for quiet, tidy, NS/ND, wrkng/stdnt. M/F. $475 Al 868-1336 or 300-4280 DT. Lrg room, share house & yard, $550+1/2 elec. Must be quiet, responsible, NS, March 1. 250-470-1179 ROOMMATE for nicely reno’d home, nice lrg yard, Rutland. Must be rspctful/reliable. NP. $575+1/2utils. 250-765-4432 ROOMMATE to share house in north end. Cbl/int in lg. unfurn’d. rm. responsible ns, $500. utils incl. 860-5787
Suites, Lower
1BD. 1 Full ba. share w/d, ns, np, cls. to Costco, Mar. 1, $750. incl. utils. 250-448-5661 1BD. Bright, above grd., new Rutland hme. nr. bus rte., ns, quiet working person, $850. util. incl. 250-491-2767 1BD. Bsmt. ste. S-end Gordon, ns, quiet working single, $720. incl. utils. 250-764-2831 1BD, Mission area, ns, nprtys, np, $785.mo. Mar. 1, ref’s. req’d. 764-4928 for interview. 1bd. new, bright, lge., priv. ent., 5appl. 1person, np, ns $790. Avail. now250-768-6728 1 BDRM basement suite, Rutland area. Separate entrance, self contained. $750./ mo. incl. utilities. WD, NS. Avail. Feb 1st. Phone 250-765-9879 1bdrm bsmn’t suite, Winfield, F/S, sep/entry, $800/mo + half deposit. util/incl. 250-558-3302 days, 250-275-1204 evenings 1 BDRM NS, No pets, mature single pref. WKel near brdg. $680 incl util 250-769-6437 1BD. Sep. ent, ns, np, Central, nr. KLO College, bus rte, share w/d, lcked strge, hydro incl. $750(1per), $850(2per), 250-763-9341 Avail. Mar. 1. 1BD., Spacious, bright, Glenrosa, sep ent., patio, bus rte., f/s, dw, a/c, microwave, share wd, ns, np, $700. 707-3375 1BD+STRG. Lone Pine Dr., view, Quiet Non Smoker, very riv $850.all incl. 765-5828
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Suites, Lower 1BD w/o bsmt suite, shrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d WD & utils, N.E. Kel. $650. NS, NP. 250-493-6000, 490-6086 1-BEDROOM, 4-Appliances, Patio, $750 Including Utilities & Internet OR 2-Bedroom, 4-Appliances, Air Conditioning, Deck, $850. 250-860-1961 Register Online www.homefinders.ca 2BD. 1ba. lg. liv.rm., 1 lg. kit., $900.mo. laundry incl., 250-765-3884 & 250-878-9303 2BD close to bus, shops, lam. flrs, priv backyard, NS, NP, Refs, $800 incl utils 250-864-7502 2BD. +Den, $950mo utils incl nr. school & shopping crt. 380 Hardie Rd. Rutland, Feb 15. 250-862-5756, 250-864-6810. 2bd Grnd lvl suite in orchard, avail immed, bright, clean, patio, FS, DW, WD, gas FP, NP, NS. $750 utils incl. 250-491-0303 2BD grnd-lvl suite. Springvalley, fireplace, shrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d lndry, storage, patio, prking. Incl utils & cbl. $950+DD. 250-762-0185 2BD. HOSPITAL AREA. Nice level entry suite, lndry, priv ent, quiet person/couple. NS, NP. $850. 250-764-8854 2BD. Lg. bsmt. ste, bright, clean, ac, gas fp, lots of prkng, w/d, sep. ent., Springvalley area, Mar. 1, ns, np, $900. incl. utils., 250-859-6791 2bdm Winfield bsmt, priv ent., FS, NS, NP, avail NOW, $790 incl utils, DD. 250-766-3395 2BD, newly renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d grnd-lvl bright suite. Carport, near Costco, lrg fnced yard, 2appl, WD hook-up. Near school/ bus. $900+shrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d utils.215-9511 2 LG. bdrms. dinning rm. w/fireplace, 5appl., incl. utils., $1000. ns, np, 250-878-3250, 250-764-1613 3BD. W-Bank, newly renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, sep. ent., wd, f/s, gas fp, ns, cat?, quiet, mature persons, Mar1, $1100.incl.util 212-5209 BACHELOR. 6appl, bright, lak eview. Prtly furnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Priv ent. $650+shrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d utils 250-769-7109 BEAUTIFUL Lg. 2BD. Legal suite, utils/cbl. incl. shared w/d, cls. to bus rte., Rose Valley area, Japanese Gdn. setting, covrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. patio, adults only, ns, nprtyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, np, $975. +dd, 250-769-0222 GORGEOUS 2bd, 2bth grndlvl ent, 5appl, beach-1blk, NP, NS, priv, dbl driveway. $850+ utils. 250-495-6257 LRG 3BD bsmt suite, avail now, DT. Lndry, AC, NS, NP, close to school & hospital, $1200 utils incl. 250-878-7199 LWR Mission, bright 2bdrm, priv ent, prking, NP, No parties, $850 incl utils. Avail immed. Lv msg 778-477-0015. NEWER GROUND floor suite, 2 bedroom 4plex. New appliances, laundry, slate tile floors. Lots of parking in the hospital south pandosy area. $1200 including utilities. Call 250-765-1240 or 250-718-0403 to view RUTLAND, like new 2bd suite, sep lndry, NS, NP, March 1. $850. 250-765-3002/863-5616 WESTSIDE 1bd suite walkout w/patio, WD, utils incl, NS, NP, quiet single person, March 1. $600. 250-769-2139
Suites, Upper 1BD, 1bth, DT Kelowna, 5appl, NS, NP, private. Clean, bright. Mrch1. $775. 768-3042 2BD. Main Flr. Avail. now, $690. incl. cbl/util, ns, np, cls. UBCO/airport, 250-575-3510 2BD. Main flr., f/s, w/d, NS, NP, quiet resp. tenant, $900. March 1, 250-860-7694, 250-763-1222 2BD suite, avail soon, in orchard, shrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d lndry, NS, NP. 2775 Dunster Rd. 1 in Ellison area. 250-765-9471, 718-6505 3BD, 2bth. bright, Spacious, 1800sf house, quiet street, Capri/Springfield area. wd, fs & dw. $1250+utils. ns, np, avail Now. 250-860-4012 or email ynot_lnagy@hotmail.com 3BD, newly renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d suite. Garage, carport, near Costco, 2 balconies, lrg fnced yard, 4appl. Near school & bus. $13 00+shrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d utils. 250-215-9511 4BD Mainflr, Rutland. 5appl, seperate laundry, NS, NP. $1200+1/2utils. 250-807-2006 MAR. 1st, 3bdrm mainfloor character home, close to downtown, shrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;d lndry, offstreet prking, share utils. $1200. 250-868-0915
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Suites, Upper ROOMMATE (perf. younger man), Costco Loc. 1bdr/bth suite in side/side, smkng outside, laundry facilities, furn/or not, yard, pets neg. Close to all bus/shopping, internet/shrd kitchen. $750 incl utils. 862-8882 Avail Mar. 1, sooner
Townhouses 2bd, 1.5bth, close to DT, March 1. $1100. Call 250-826-2284 AFFORDABLE 2Bd. End Units x3. Newly renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, fncâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d yrd., prkg., min 4-appl. Rutland nr. sch/shops/prks. Avail now, Feb 15 & Mar 1. $950.-$990. Mark @ 1-250-938-8040
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Cars - Sports & Imports 1998 Honda Accord EX, 4dr, 220,000kms, dealer maintained, $5900. 250-542-0384
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INVITATION TO TENDER T10-027 SUPPLY OF ECONOMY CARS (X2) Sealed tenders, clearly marked on the outside of the envelope with the words â&#x20AC;&#x153;T10-027 SUPPLY OF ECONOMY CARSâ&#x20AC;? will be received at the oďŹ&#x192;ce of the City Clerk, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna, BC up until 3:00PM, Local Time, March 2, 2010. Tenders will be opened publicly at that time. The City reserves the right to reject any or all tenders, to waive defects in any bid or tender documents and to accept any tender or oďŹ&#x20AC;er which it may consider to be in the best interest of the City. The lowest bid or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. Tender documents may be obtained at no charge from www.kelowna.ca or from the Purchasing Department, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna BC V1Y 1J4. kelowna.ca
INVITATION TO TENDER T10-018 SUPPLY OF HVAC FILTERS Sealed tenders, clearly marked on the outside of the envelope with the words â&#x20AC;&#x153;T10-018 Supply of HVAC Filtersâ&#x20AC;? will be received at the oďŹ&#x192;ce of the City Clerk, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna, BC up until 3:00PM, Local Time, February 25, 2010. Tenders will be opened publicly at that time. The City reserves the right to reject any or all tenders, to waive defects in any bid or tender documents and to accept any tender or oďŹ&#x20AC;er which it may consider to be in the best interest of the City. The lowest bid or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. Tender documents may be obtained at no charge from www.kelowna.ca or from the Purchasing Department, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna BC V1Y 1J4. kelowna.ca
NAVIGABLE WATERS PROTECTION ACT RSC 1985 CHAPTER N-22 KINNIKINNIK DEVELOPMENTS INC. hereby gives notice that an application has been made to the Minister of Transport pursuant to the Navigable Waters Protection Act for approval of the work described herein and its site and plans. Pursuant to section 9 of the Act, Kinnikinnik Developments Inc. has deposited with the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities and in the ofďŹ ce of the Kamloops Land Title OfďŹ ce, at #114, 455 Columbia Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 6K4 and under deposit number LB365897 a description of the following work, its site and Plans: Proposed marina and elevated boat launch in, on, over, under, through or across Okanagan Lake at McKinley Resort located at approximately 400 59â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 16.0â&#x20AC;? N - 1190 26â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 56.0â&#x20AC;? W, fronting the fractional NE 1/4 of Sec. 29, Twp 23 ODYD, across from Wilson Landing, North of McKinley Road. Comments regarding the effect of this work on marine navigation may be directed to: The Manager, Navigable Waters Protection Program, Transport Canada, 6230 - 800 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2J8. However comments will be considered only if they are in writing and are received not later than 30 days after the date of this notice. Although all comments conforming to the above will be considered, no individual response will be sent. Signed at the City of Kelowna, Province of British Columbia, this 2nd day of February, 2010. KINNIKINNIK DEVELOPMENTS LTD., by its authorized signatory: Grant Gaucher.
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Offers available until March 1, 2010, unless otherwise stated. Phone availability and prices may vary. Prices are subject to change without notice. TELUS reserves the right to modify eligible rate plans with this offer at any time without advance notice. (1) Available to new activations or renewals on a 3 year term with a smartphone voice and data rate plan of $50 or greater, or on a BlackBerry Social or BlackBerry Email & IM rate plan. (2) Does not include: access to the Internet, including, without limitation, through the TELUS WAP gateway, the ability to send or receive email; or access to any other social networking service or instant messaging service, including, without limitation, to any web-based version of the included social networking services or instant messaging services. This package cannot be combined with any other data plan and is only available for BlackBerry smartphones. (3) Taxes, long distance, additional airtime, roaming and pay-per-use charges are extra per member. Plus the applicable municipal tax for 911 in Quebec (40¢). (4) Unlimited instant messaging available on BlackBerry Messenger and Windows Live Messenger only. (5) Premium messages are not included. An additional 10¢ charge will apply for each text message or attachment sent outside of Canada and the U.S. Text messages sent or received while roaming internationally will be charged at 60¢/message. Video and picture messaging are only available in PCS and 1X digital coverage areas. Clients with non-capable phones will receive a text message that includes a web address where they can view the picture or video. Multimedia messaging used while outside of Canada is charged as data roaming. (6) BONUS minute offer is available on a 1, 2 or 3 year service agreement. BONUS minutes are not doubled when the client chooses double anytime minutes feature. (7) Your five numbers must be Canadian domestic numbers and must not include your own TELUS mobile phone number, your voice mail retrieval number, toll-free or 900 numbers. Nationwide talk & text refers to local and Canadian long distance calls made to or received from your mobile phone and are subject to additional roaming and/or international charges. Text messages can only be sent and received from other mobile phones and are subject to roaming and international charges. Selected picture and video messaging capable phones are required. You may change the five numbers once per billing cycle by visiting telusmobility.com. Data used while roaming in the U.S. is charged at $3/MB, billed in increments of 1 KB per session. Data used while roaming outside Canada and the U.S. is charged at $25/MB, billed in increments of 20 KB per session. Any usage incurred through a laptop/computer will be charged at $8/MB. Additional voice roaming charges may apply outside Canada. Video telephony calls are charged at 35¢/minute, available on select devices. Additional fees may apply for servicing operations, such as phone swaps or reprogramming on existing accounts. Directory Assistance 411 charge: $2. TELUS, the TELUS logo, the future is friendly and telusmobility.com are trademarks of TELUS Corporation, used under licence. BlackBerry, RIM, Research In Motion and related trademarks, names and logos are the property of Research In Motion Limited and are registered and/or used in the U.S. and countries around the world. Facebook is a registered trademark of Facebook, Inc. MySpace is a trademark of News Corporation. © 2010 TELUS.
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But now, as KDSC enters into its 30th anniversary season, a dozen courses have been scheduled throughout 2010, and more may be added as per demand. The first Babysitter Training course of the year will run on Feb. 19 and 20. As Feb. 19 is a professional development day in the Central Okanagan School Ditsrict, this course is expected to fill to capacity as working parents look for something meaningful for their kids to do on the Friday. A series of courses will also be set up during Spring Break: In Kelowna March 8, 9, 11, 12, 18 and 19, and West Kelowna on March 15 and 16. All courses run 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with a one hour supervised lunch break. Additional courses are scheduled for July, August, November, and December (visit www. kdsc.bc.ca for full details). Although it is recommended that children don’t start babysitting until they are 12 years old, most of the children who participate in the course range in age from 10 to 12. As after-school and weekend jobs are becoming more commonplace for older teenagers, the task of babysitting and helping to care for younger siblings is being left in the hands of younger teens and even pre-teens. “Taking this babysitter’s training course is a great way to ensure that youth are better prepared for their responsibilities as babysitters,” says Tania Meyer, executive director of KDSC. “It should also help to set parents’ minds at ease when they know that the person they are leaving their children with has taken this course.” The Canada Safety Council’s babysitter’s training course sets the standard for all babysitter training courses; it covers a wide range of child care and safety issues and is very interactive and fun for the kids. The course will teach babysitters about the rights and responsibilities of the employer, the child, and the babysitter, and will help them to identify the developmental and behavioral characteristics of children of different ages. Basic child care, nutrition, injury prevention, and basic first aid procedures will also be covered. Babysitters will also learn how to react to emergency situations. All classes are expected to fill up, so contact the Kelowna and District Safety Council at 250-765-3163 to register.