Kelowna Cap News 22 April 2011

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▼ ELECTION

‘Boat’ design fitting for new yacht club

Making their plea for Day’s MP seat

Kathy Michaels

Alistair Waters

STAFF REPORTER

ASSISTANT EDITOR

A glimpse into the future of Kelowna’s waterfront is now available.

Kelowna Yacht Club representatives revealed Wednesday the Meiklejohn Architects proposal which they believe to be the best of three designs put forward by local architects.

“It’s quite unique—it has a nautical theme to it,” said Jim Kay the club’s general manager. “It’s designed to look like a large boat.”

While the creative tack of the artistic architectural rendering was a hit with the club’s selection committee, Kay explained there were a number of other factors that went into the decision process, such as general functionality and the floor plan.

It was the latter two reasons that led the selection committee to choose the Meiklejohn offering, and make a move contrary to the opinion of a number of the club’s members who voted for another design.

Approximately 13 per cent of the 1,000-plus club members voted on the renderings and 49 per cent of the votes cast were for an alternative design.

Departure from the voters’ opinion isn’t anticipated to be a problem, Kay said, as the new design will ultimately amount to a much grander version of the Kelowna Yacht Club than the current waterfront building.

“We’re hoping it’s going to be a landmark piece in the community,” said Kay. “We want to maintain consistency with what’s around us and visual appeal from all four sides of the building.”

The new design is also roughly three times the size of the existing building, which was built in 1945.

“It’s tired and old,” he said. “The new building will be state of the art, with lots of appeal and functionality.”

Also unique will be the public component added to the new clubhouse. “There’s going to be a public restaurant people can enjoy, and we are going to an open banquet and meeting spaces for the public.”

The new building will be built where the Water Street Seniors Centre sits today, and the old building will be bulldozed to make way for the eventual phase 2 of Stuart Park. To see a picture go to Kelownayachtclub. com.

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SEARCH FOR SUSPECT…Kelowna RCMP officers participating in a search for a suspect

thought to be armed with a gun walking on a trail in the lower Mission area on Wednesday afternoon. Three nearby schools went into lockdown mode—Okanagan Mission, Dorothea Walker and Ann McClymont— while police carried out an extensive search that came up empty.

Okanagan-Coquihalla voters who live in West Kelowna and Peachland had their first chance to see the six men vying to succeed long-time Conservative MP Stockwell Day together Wednesday.

The candidates, who participated in an election forum in Peachland, took questions from members of the 200-strong audience, covering a myriad of topics ranging from law and order and the economy to health care and seniors issues.

Dan Albas, the Conservative candidate kicked off the evening thanking popular long-time former Tory MP Stockwell Day for his public service.

Albas said he planned to continue Day’s “strong” record of constituency work if elected.

“I want to listen to people, take their views to government and be accountable,” he said.

“And I want to remind people in government to respect the people they represent.”

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▼ KELOWNA GENERAL HOSPITAL

Health minister wants ground level view of medical system

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Jennifer Smith STAFF REPORTER

If you build it, they will come is the message of the hour for new B.C. Health Minister Michael de Jong, who toured construction at Kelowna General Hospital on Wednesday with local MLA Norm Letnick.

Having taken over the portfolio last month, de Jong was said to be touring the area with an eye to learning about what’s needed on the ground in the medical system.

He found a warm reception in Kelowna where the new Centennial Pavilion and catheterization laboratory offered signs of new innovation in the aged hospital, even as it is undergoing its current facelift.

“It’s kind of heart-

ONE OF THE GREAT THINGS ABOUT THE OKANAGAN IS IT TENDS TO BE A BIT OF A MAGNET FOR ATTRACTING CLINICIANS, PROFESSIONALS. Mike de Jong, B.C. Health Minister

warming when you go through a campus like this to hear the acknowledgement, to hear the thanks and at the same time bear witness to some of the extraordinary procedural work and some of the development that is not just leading in terms of the Okanagan, it’s leading the country,” said de Jong.

Harangued by medical staff the day before when he visited the cramped quarters at Vernon Jubilee, de Jong appeared to have bounced back Wednesday.

The new minister said he was specifically impressed by construction workers’ efforts and understood the cat lab to be a positive first step en route to a cardiac centre which should serve the needs of the entire area.

The minister stressed that he understood the physical structures he toured are nothing without the people who will run them, but said recruitment is not expected to be a problem, national doctor shortage or not.

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“So doctors, registered nurses, nurse practitioners, the health science professionals, the homecare workers, I mean these are entire teams of people (we need)…and we’re training more of them.”

The new UBCO medical school and the nursing program are expected to ease the recruitment burden as the government continues to try and push a rural medicine agenda, taking training outside the city centres.

De Jong said he believes the multi-year construction effort on the KGH site, which is expected to wrap up by

SEAN CONNOR/CAPITAL NEWS

HEALTH MINISTER Mike de Jong (right) toured the new construction projects at Kelowna General Hospital on Wednesday with local MLA Norm Letnick.

2017, is a prime demonstration of how the province is trying to balance the needs of an aging population with taxpayers’ ability to pay.

“Kelowna is an example, I believe, of how we are going to find that balance and ensure that the services are there for

the families that require them,” he said, acknowledging he’s aware the area is among the oldest communities in Canada.

Letnick stressed preventative measures, like pushing a healthier lifestyle, can seriously cut health costs as well.

De Jong said he would

be talking about the potential of adding a West Kelowna health centre as he toured the area that day, but noted that the initiative is also about balancing the government’s enthusiasm to build with the taxpayer’s ability to pay. jsmith@kelownacapnews.com

▼ TRANSIT

Mayor puts heat on BC Transit to help avoid bus driver strike Kathy Michaels STAFF REPORTER

Kelowna politicians are getting an earful from area residents calling in their concerns about a looming transit strike, so Mayor Sharon Shepherd passed their messages onto the B.C. Transit representative who was in council chambers for Monday’s meeting .

“We’re very worried about

the potential transit strike,” said Shepherd.

“It’s such a needed service in our community, whatever could be done, should be done, but we have no say.”

Shepherd learned the city isn’t the only one who doesn’t have a say.

Steve Harvard, B.C. Transit’s regional manager for the southern Interior, said the provincial organization also has its

hands tied.

“B.C. Transit is not part of that agreement—it’s between First Canada and the employee union,” Harvard said.

Shepherd pointed out that it’s B.C. Transit that awarded the contract to First Canada, so they should theoretically have some say in the way the company deals with its employees.

Harvard said that wasn’t the case, but if there was a

strike, they would have to take over essential services, like Handidart.

The rest of the bus riding community, however, would have to fend for itself.

Whether transit workers will be parking local buses as a means of wrangling for what they call a fair contract will become clear at the end of April when the employee union and First Canada (First Bus) go

through mediation.

“That will happen April 27 or 28,” said Les Milton, president of the Amalgamated Transit union, after 95 per cent of the union membership rejected the last contract offered to them.

“Then, after that, we’ll go to our membership and discuss next steps…but this group of employees has done everything we can do to stave off a

strike.”

The mediation is a lastditch effort to make contract talks work.

The crux of the matter, he explained, is that the company that operates the B.C. Transit contract is treating drivers as though they’re government employees, while extending none of the benefits—such as higher wages and job security—to them.

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▼ OKANAGAN LAKE

Rainbow trout feeding on the kokanee I didn’t realize deer could read, but nine of them showed up in my backyard a couple of days after my last column to give me a piece of their mind about using the word venison when referring to deer.

Were they ever annoyed!

I’m taking a different tack with them now. I’ve fenced the vegetable garden and put out traps for the mice.

I’ve also icked anything in bud that they like to eat in all the gardens but one, where instead I’ve installed a Contech ScareCrow I picked up at the opening of the new Buckerfield’s store.

nothing could freeze and break.

Before we could take it back out and set it up again the first morning, three great big mulies hopped through the yard, followed by a herd of half a dozen more.

I’m assuming they were does, but were they having a baby shower down by the creek or what? I imagine they’re just about ready to drop their fawns by now.

So, we haven’t had a chance to test it on a fourlegged victim yet.

But I’m sure hoping it works.

I got a bit of sympathy from Doug Maves, who wrote to say he can’t

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Judie Steeves It’s a motion-activated sprinkler that detects movement and repels it with a sudden, short burst of water.

I can’t wait for the day someone forgets it’s armed and walks up to the garden to pull a weed!

Anyway, we had it all set up, but it got so cold the past couple of nights that we disconnected and brought it inside so

figure out where they are during hunting season.

He was also jealous of Jim Sutherland, who caught that 26-pound rainbow trout in Okanagan Lake earlier this month.

He says he’s seen rainbows trying to ingest kokanee the same size as they are, and he’s also seen a foot-long kokanee come out of a big trout’s stomach.

Dad always used to tell me to check out the stomach contents of a fish I caught to get an idea what to use on the line. It was fascinating.

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This week, he’s over in the Kootenays at a bull trout derby, so I wasn’t able to connect with him.

However, he does say the world record rainbow is about 60 pounds, caught in a Saskatchewan lake last year.

And while it was no competition with Sutherland’s catch, it was a pretty exciting day during spring break for 15-yearold Dustin Pidherny of Summerland, who caught a 14-pound rainbow trout in Okanagan Lake.

There are definitely some decent-sized trout in the big lake, and the increased kokanee numbers certainly would have helped them reach such a size.

Most of the shore spawning kokanee are so small, even when they mature, that most anglers return them to the water.

That’s not recommended because they frequently don’t survive. But it’s the good numbers of these shore spawners that probably have contributed to growing great big trout like these.

That’s another good reason it’s really important we do all we can to bring back kokanee numbers in Okanagan Lake by

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IT WAS an exciting day on Okanagan Lake for

15-year-old Dustin Pidherney, of Summerland, when he brought in this 14-pound rainbow. improving both the shoreline habitat we’ve degraded, and by rehabilitating creek habitat so the stream spawner numbers grow as well.

Incidentally, be aware that new, stricter boating exam standards became the norm last week as Transport Canada moved to standardized testing for the mandatory Pleasure Craft Operator Card.

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motorized water vessel now are required to have a PCOC, and there’s a $250 fine for anyone caught operating a boat without one.

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▼ FAITH

Facing the reality of death and the promise of eternity O

n Sunday, March 27, I was feeling very uncomfortable and was having difficulty breathing.

I did not want to stop breathing so I went to the emergency for a checkup.

It was a quiet Sunday afternoon, so I did not have to wait very long. I received prompt attention.

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Albert Baldeo there was a new medication that could help me.

Unfortunately, it did not help. After my eighth day in hospital, the cardiologist informed me that he could not do anything more for me at this time so I was discharged.

I want to take this opportunity to thank the staff at 2 East at KGH for their Kindness, Goodness and Hospitality…that spells KGH. The cardiologist was very candid in his comments to me: “Mr. Baldeo, you are a very sick man…and you are

dying.” Then he said, we all have to die.

I replied, “Yes doctor, we are all terminally ill and some have longer terms than others.”

There was once a man who thought “terminally ill” meant going to the airport to die.

On my second day the doctor asked me a very pointed question.

He said, “Mr. Baldeo, if you become ill at midnight and we have to treat you, would you like to be resuscitated or should we just keep you comfortable and let you go?”

Without hesitation I replied, “Please let me go.”

So these three letters were written on my file: DNR. I am forced to reflect on my own mortality. I officiated at over 1,712 funerals in my 50 years of

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ministry work, but it seldom crossed my mind that some day I would be the one in the casket.

It happens to everyone else, but not to me. Death was not a reality for me.

I have been overwhelmed with the number of phone calls and prayers on my behalf.

It is comforting and healing. Thank you very much!

My doctor has cautioned me to keep my visiting to a minimum.

I am not able to accept visitors at this time so please forgive me.

I would love to see you but in due time, when I am feeling some better and feel a little stronger.

My three daughters and grandchildren have visited and they sense Grandpa is not feeling well. One of them wrote me a beautiful poem.

My sister called me from Trinidad and said, “Let not your heart be troubled.” This is a simple but penetrating truth.

I am not accepting this death sentence at this time. I trust that our mighty God will take me through the valley of the shadow of death.

However, I am fully aware that my day to be ushered into eternity will come.

But do not weep me for I have gone for my coronation where I will meet with the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords.

My new destination is heaven, where there is no sickness, there is no Parkinson’s Disease, there are no hospitals…and there is no HST. I am ready to go to my new location. Are you?

I have a room reser-

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vation. Jesus said, “I have gone to prepare a place for you.”

I will see my Mom and Dad and all my dear friends. I can hardly wait for the great reunion.

This is only a temporary parting. I look for-

ward to you coming to join me some day. I will have a ball in heaven.

Death is not the end, it is just a bend in the road of life.

Rev. Albert Baldeo is a retired United Church minister.

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‘There is an increasing gap between the rich and the poor’ Plea from A1 in Westbank for the last 11 years, said he decided to run because of the lack of civility in Parliament, a state of affairs that seems to make it impossible for MPs to get things done.

But he said minority parliaments can work and the NDP is willing to find common ground with other parties.

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During the forum, the candidates were asked about both their party’s positions and their personal views on issues such as help for seniors, the economy, post secondary education and affordable housing. “There is an increasing gap between the rich and poor and it’s getting bigger,� said Kidder when asked what measures the Liberals would take to help middle-class seniors.

He referred the audience to the Liberal platform for specifics but said the issue of poverty must be addressed. “We have people in this riding living on $900 per month and that’s not right.�

Finnis called the finding of one recent report that the richest one per cent of Canadians are taxed lower than the poorest four per cent disgraceful.

He slammed Conservative government spending on fighter jets and new jails and said his party

The Green Party’s Dan Bouchard, who ran in the 2008 election when he was a student and now works in the forest industry as a lumber broker, called himself a “middleman� in the business world. “And that’s what you need to be as an MP. You need to bring people together,� he said.

The other two candidates, West Kelowna realtor Sean Upshaw, who calls himself an “independent Conservative,� and Dietrich Wittel, a medical doctor, are both running after failing to win the Conservative nomination.

Upshaw said if he wins, he plans to sit with the Tories and support them. As a result, he spent much of the night explaining what the Conservatives would do if reelected to govern. “I’m not a conservative out of convenience but out of conviction,� he declared. “And that makes a difference.

He claims the Conservative nomination process was rigged to give Albas, a former Penticton city councillor, the nomination. Albas, former MP Stockwell Day and the Conservative riding association have all denied the

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An NDP government would also strengthen the Canada Pension Plan to help seniors, added Finnis. Bouchard said a Green government would provide money for home refits to make them more energy efficient, remove income tax for everyone earning less than $20,000 per year and introduce a carbon tax.

Albas touted the Tory economic proposals in the budget tabled just before the election was called but added “government is a responsibility, not a benefit program.�

And he pointed to his party’s track record, including lowering the GST by two per cent, introducing income-splitting for couples, introduction of the tax-free savings account and its vow to increase health care spending by six per cent per year.

While all the candidates were given turns to address all the questions, there was little direct interaction between them.

But Albas’s reference to dealing with drug addicts through jail when asked about the possibility of a safe-injection site opening in the Okanagan did prompt Kidder to directly address him. “Dan, that is about the cruelest thing I have ever heard,� said Kidder, saying drug addiction should be addressed as a health issue, not a crime issue.

He, Finnis and Bouchard all pointed to repeated expert support for the Insight safe-injection site in downtown Vancouver. “It’s a health issue and (the safe-injection

site) saves us money,� said Finnis.

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With questions from the audience at Wednesday’s all-candidate forum in Peachland covering everything from jail, safe-injection drug sites, the economy, health care and seniors issues, there was one question that left the two candidates claiming to be Conservatives in silence.

Conservative Party candidate Dan Albas, and independent Sean Upshaw, who calls himself an independent Conservative and says he will sit with the Tories if elected, strangely had nothing to say about the controversial long-gun registry.

Elimination of the registry, a lightening rod for the Tories in recent years, has been repeatedly promised by the former governments of Stephen Harper and pushed for by former Okanagan-Coquihalla Conservative MP Stockwell Day. But when given a chance to reiterate opposition to the controversial registry, Albas, and Upshaw, declined the opportunity.

Their chance came and went after retired police officer George Neilson put a question to NDP candidate David Finnis.

Neilson said he knew the Conservative’s position (to abolish it) and disagreed with it. He said he knew the Liberal position (to keep it). But he wanted to know Finnis’s position because the last NDP caucus in Ottawa had been “wishy-washy� on the future of the registry, a registry Neilson said is supported by every police association in Canada and all but six police chiefs in this country.

Finnis said he personally supports the registry and said he was disappointed some NDP MPs did not.

He said Canadians have to register their cars and boats, so they should also have to register their guns.

The question was then thrown open to the other five candidates, with Liberal John Kidder and Dan Bouchard of the Green Party expressing support as well.

But Albas and Upshaw remained silent despite the fact the Conservative government of Stephen Harper has repeatedly made it clear the registry will be abolished if it wins a majority.

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ast fall, I was appointed to sit on a provincial government committee on data standards and definitions.

Essentially, this committee looks at what kind of data we collect, how we collect it and in some cases who has access to this data and what it is used for.

Just about all the colleges and universities in the province of B.C collect and send data to the provincial government, where it is stored in the appropriately-named Central Data Warehouse.

This data is used by both the schools and the government to report on a lot of interesting stuff (at least that’s what I think).

Some of this information was highlighted in a report last week which listed a number of student transitions project fast facts.

The first fact showed the B.C. Secondary School graduation rate.

This is essentially the number of high school

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Currently the number sits at 80 per cent with little change except for the male student graduation rate—it went from 77 per cent in 2005-06 to 83 per cent in 2009-10.

The info sheet also looked at the percentage of Grade 12 graduates who were satisfied that their education prepared them for college or university.

On average, about 72 per cent indicated their past education prepared them to transition to postsecondary.

Fast fact number three showed how many high school students went directly to college or university right after gradu-

ation which currently sits at 53.6 per cent.

Since 2005, across B.C. these transition rates have increased by 2.7 per cent.

Transition rates in the Okanagan area grew faster at 4.7 per cent.

This is the type of information I look at all the time because it gives me a pretty good idea of what to expect in regards to demand for Okanagan College programs and courses.

But high school transition rates aren’t the only transition rates I look at.

Fast fact number four provided information on the cumulative transition rates to college or university.

These are high school graduates who took time off between high school and college.

Over a period of time, this report shows how a graduating classes transition to post-secondary.

For example, in B.C. 49.9 per cent of the graduating class of 2004 went

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straight to post-secondary.

A year later, another 10.8 per cent of this same class enrolled, followed by another 4.6 per cent a year later.

By 2009, this 49.9 per cent grew to 72.4 per cent, telling us that from this specific graduating class many had registered at a college or university.

Fast-fact number five looked at the same data including the per cent of students who did not attend college or university.

This information is also important because it gives college and university administrators the ability to see how young adults transition into col-

lege as they move through their 20s.

B.C. data shows us that the older an individual gets the least likely they will go back to school.

Another interesting fast fact was the how many of us over the age of 15 hold a high school graduation diploma and a post-secondary credential.

With data from Stats Canada this chart showed a provincial comparison.

B.C. rated that highest at 80 per cent followed by Ontario, Alberta, Quebec, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Newfoundland.

Next week, I’ll review the rest of the report, which looks at Aboriginal students, high achievers and some more interesting stuff. Stay tuned.

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And just like humans, if the assets have been properly taken care of, residents should enjoy their homes well into retirement.

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Plea for tips from public Cash, cocaine found in suitcase in drive-by shooting case ▼ DRUG SEIZURE

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A parolee from Kelowna was among eight people arrested as part of a police investigation into a group that was allegedly trafficking cocaine, methamphetamine and marijuana.

RCMP said Tuesday the arrests all came in a 24 hour period surrounding the search of six homes and one storage locker at various locations in the Lower Mainland, conducted on April 4.

As a result of the investigation, police say 20 kilograms of cocaine, one kilogram of methamphetamine, two kilograms of marijuana, two tons of a highly toxic, highly flammable, extremely corrosive chemical which could be used for the production of ecstasy and a large pill press were seized, said Const.

Michael McLaughlin.

Other dangerous chemicals were found stored in an East Vancouver home, near a res-

The Kelowna RCMP have asked for the public’s assistance, seeking any information leading to the arrest of individuals involved in a brazen drive-by shooting last summer.

On Sept. 10, 2010, a shooting occurred in the downtown core of Kelowna on Leon and Abbott.

The unknown occupants of a black 1982 Chevy Blazer fired multiple gun shots at a grey 2009 Nissan Sentra.

The male driver of the Nissan Sentra received a non-life threatening gunshot wound.

The Blazer was later found in West Kelowna and had been set on fire. The fact that this shooting happened in a pub-

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Three men who were on federal parole, including 44-year-old Lance Trevor Pettman, of Kelowna, were arrested in the Lower Mainland as a result of the investigation.

They have since been returned to prison and will likely be facing drug charges, along with two other men and three women arrested as part of the investigation.

“This investigation is by no means over,” said McLaughlin.

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Change begins with just one vote The federal leadership debates have come and gone, and after several days of over analysis, the recurring theme of this year’s campaign continues to be voter apathy.

But just what is apathy and why does it seem so hard to get some Canadians to understand the value of getting out to the polls?

If you watched last week’s debates—even one of them —you’re probably interested enough in politics that you will

get out and vote. For those of us who cherish our democratic rights, perhaps part of our civic duty is to engage others who don’t share our enthusiasm.

There are a lot of reasons to add our voices to the clamour of thousands of others. The common excuse that one vote can’t make a difference doesn’t make sense. Democracy has never been about a single vote deciding the fate of a wider community. We vote in order to provide a push in the direction we want

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As if every party is a shade of grey and any change in government only results in subtle and

superficial change. The truth is, even mainstream parties have divisively different platforms.

Part of the problem is the generally anemic discourse. Each of us has issues in our daily lives that are directly influenced by the federal government.

Whether it’s a passionate belief in the need to change our environmental policies or a heartfelt opinion about supporting our military or legalizing marijuana, someone has to start the push for change.

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o much attention has been put on whether youth, ethnic minorities and a litany of other groups are going to vote this election, that I’m feeling a bit left out.

Where in political platforms is the pandering to disgruntled 30-somethings who still can’t boast an end to student loan debt accrued in the years when the future looked bright?

Is there nothing for those who hit an upward mobility roadblock in cities where the cost of real estate has increased by 230-plus per cent in the last decade?

Should our related desire to update wardrobes several times a year, instead of investing in anything that come with the words “tax write-off,”

really make us irrelevant?

For the record, power people of varying political stripes, you shouldn’t be so quick to dismiss my kind.

Our bout of apathy was rocked in the ’90s, so we usually vote. In fact, back to my wardrobe point, if you were to invite us to a photo-op with the proviso of wearing a costume relevant to our station in life—as the Conservatives did for ethnic minorities—we’d be enthusiastic, accessorized and ready.

But you’d see right away, unfortunately, that our spring lines are a bit

too similar to fall selec-

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ting poorer.

All this talk of a stable, strong Canada hasn’t been reflected in our bank accounts, Kathy which quite honestMichaels ly have showed a weakening balance from month-to-month for the last three years.

A high likelihood of being a notch in Stats Canada’s unemployment surveys is one reason, but for those who have dodged the layoff bullet more deftly, there’s the whole issue that wages haven’t risen since the unspeakable recession rolled into town.

Strangely, that didn’t impact rising gas, food and everything-else prices.

Worse yet, even the people we’ve traditionally sponge off are having problems, whether you believe it or not. And I know the Prime Minster, at the very least, doesn’t.

I watched the debates and between witty barbs, I saw his earnest looks and heard him say all was OK. In fact we’re faring better than the US, but the apple and orange comparisons were a bit off-putting. I mean, we’re economically more sound than Cambodia too, but that’s no more a worthy measure than the US these days.

That’s neither here, nor there, I suppose. Optimism reigns supreme

going forward and our dear leader has said things are getting better.

There are fighter jets on the way, to prove it. Nothing speaks of a rosy financial future like making purchases without a price tag. I get it, Mr. Harper. I will have my Julia Roberts a la Pretty Woman episode one day too, as soon as my creditors get off my ass.

Until then, I’ll content myself with carrying around my locally acquired new passport through all the nice new bike paths and roads the government helped fund.

Maybe I haven’t been left out after all.

Kathy Michaels is a staff reporter for the Kelowna Capital News. kmichaels@kelownacapnews.com

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Procedures dissuade filing small claim To the editor: Recently, an article in your paper shed light on our court systemâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the Kelowna law court building in particular portrayed by smiling school children and authoritiesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;very entertaining.

Allow me to mention a negative experience.

More than two years ago I had an issue with a local repair shop. I had no choice but to involve Small Claims Court.

After obtaining information, the claim was submitted, accepted and in process.

Knowing the wheel of justice grinds slowly, after two months I inquired, only to be told by the chief clerk (J.P.) that the authentic sig-

nature of the postal employee, who delivered the claim to said business, was needed. This took time, coming from Ottawa, but was submitted, involving extra costs and silence.

After a long interval I checked back and was told to submit the claim in triplicate, even though said claim had been accepted and not challenged.

To be brief, I went through the system, tried legal aidâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;no option; talked to a lawyer and was told a claim for legal service has to be in excess of $3,000 (my expense was $300).

Then I tried MLA Ombudsman and finally wrote and sent information to the chief judge in Kelowna. The response was immediate, but only to be handed back to a lower level.

Apparently the system was required to inform the chief judge of B.C. and a letter was promptly received from Gene Jamieson, assistant of the chief judge, blaming me for not being precise enough about my intentions.

I could no longer go on, signed off and sent him a get-well card, dated Jan. 18, 2011.

In conclusion, I hope that you find it worthwhile to let your readers know about my problem. I am a handicapped senior on a fixed income. My initial claim was for $418.16, the actual cost to me was in excess was $800, not including time and effort wasted.

John Reiter, West Kelowna

Problems downtown need real commitment To the editor: Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been just over a year since the Kelowna city council shocked their population by voting down the CD-21 downtown revitalization plan during a fourth and final reading, a reading that was supposed to be for â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;crossing final Ts and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;dotting final Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; The Westcorp developer who was going to put our city on the map, Phil Milroy, has gone home and taken his $2.5 million â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;R&Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; debt with him (serves him right for believing council was go-

ing to actually take the advice of their city staff, right?!).

The parting words of Mayor Sharon Shepherd from that historic night still resonate through our vacant downtown streets: â&#x20AC;&#x153;â&#x20AC;Śthere has to be a better plan out there.â&#x20AC;?

Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hope there is, in fact, a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;betterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; plan out there, or any plan. Spring is in the air and the hundreds of thousands of tourists who will drive into â&#x20AC;&#x153;the jewel of the B.C. Interiorâ&#x20AC;? from the west are going to be met with the holiday night-

mare trifecta: Countless billboards blocking the initial view of Okanagan Lake, several boarded-up businesses directly downtown on Harvey Avenue, and dozens of â&#x20AC;&#x153;For Leaseâ&#x20AC;? signs blanketing our downtown core like wild mushrooms, representing the broken dreams of business owners who were counting on the kind of foot traffic who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ask you for spare change every time you need to step over them.

As a brief aside, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been to hundreds of cities around the world and

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have never seen a boarded up McDonaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Burger King, Tim Hortonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Husky, or Macâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, let alone all fiveâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;that has to be some kind of record.

In any case, we do acknowledge the fact that discussions are about to take place regarding (re) vitalizing downtown with what to do, how to do it, who is to do it, when, etc, and that is something, albeit perhaps akin to taking the first step in the planning journey of 1,000 miles (when the city was already at mile 999 just 13 months ago).

Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just hope that the silent majority isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t so silent this time, and that whatever plan is finally agreed on, it has the kind of scope and tenacity required to drastically increase the number of businesses and residents into the downtown core.

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Many people like corporate taxes because it seems a cost-free way to finance government programs. It isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t.

No corporation has ever paid a tax nor can they. Corporations are simply legal fictions that facilitate workers, investors and customers in producing and consuming goods and services. When a corporation is taxed, the money comes out of the pockets of one or more of these three groups. If a corporation is in a monopoly or semi-monopoly position, its customers pay the tax through higher prices.

Those who work for corporations may pay corporate taxes through lower wages.

Finally, the real targets of the advocates of higher corporate taxes, investors (including your pension plan or RRSP), might pay through reduced profits or dividends.

Of the three, investors are the least likely to pay because multinational corporations can easily move profits from high tax jurisdictions to low tax ones.

In Canada, we benefit from the taxes collected on profits moved to their subsidiaries here by corporations in high tax jurisdictions such as the US. Who pays then?

A C.D. Howe Institute study shows that, for the most part, a corporationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s employees pay corporate taxes through lower wages dir-

ectly and also through lowered productivity caused by reductions in productivity enhancing investments.

So, why do Mr. Ignatieff and Mr. Layton want to raise corporate taxes? Because you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re paying them. After all, you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be seeing a deduction from your wages on your T4 for corporate taxes. Your utility bill wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t show how much lower your rates would be were it not for corporate taxes.

Mr. Ignatieff wants to finance his promises by lowering your wages and raising your utility bills by an amount you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be told.

Peter Neville, Kelowna

Harper continues to use Express yourself minority government as a threat To the editor: During the English language leaders debate Mr. Harper stated that we will likely have another election soon, if he is not given a majority government.

This can be perceived as a threat from him to the Canadian public. It also illustrates his unwillingness to negotiate with other parties.

If Mr. Harper is elected with a majority government it is highly unlikely that it will be by a majority of the popular voteâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Conservative popular vote was 38 per cent in the 2008 election.

If a majority government is formed with a minority of the votes, no one will gain. The will of a minority imposed upon the majority will only de-

stabilize an already bad situation.

Canada is a country with a great diversity of views and opinions. Our diversity is our strength and through reasoned discussion and debate we can arrive at a direction for Canada that respects all Canadians.

Dave Carter, Castlegar

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▼ WATER WISE

Protecting and respecting valuable resource The Capital News starts a new monthly series today about how to be water wise in the Okanagan, an initiative coordinated by the Okanagan Basin Water Board.

Toby Pike CONTRIBUTOR

May 1 to 7 is Drinking Water Week in B.C. In recognition of that, the Okanagan Basin Water Board has proclaimed Drinking Water Week in the Okanagan, encouraging people to “Get to know your H2O.” As residents of the Okanagan, it’s important we recognize its beauty and value and help conserve and protect it. We all share the same water in the Okanagan. All the waters of the Okanagan Basin—from the creeks and lakes, to the hidden waters underground—are connected, from Armstrong to Osoyoos.

Unlike Vancouver and Victoria, the Okanagan doesn’t close off areas around its drinking water supplies.

Instead, we are allowed to use the areas for recreation. This includes our big lakes in the valley bottom and the small ones up in the hills. So it’s important to understand that anytime we’re near water in the Okanagan, we are near someone’s drinking water and we need to be careful.

One of the biggest problems facing our drinking water is recreation, whether it’s motor boats, houseboats, or other motorized vehicles.

The waters are vulnerable to gas spills and leaks, and sewage spills.

Smaller, shallower

lakes are even more sensitive, because there is less water to dilute any pollution.

Cattle, horses, and even pets that relieve themselves in or near our water sources can also cause harmful bacteria growth that gets into our drinking waters.

Motorized trail riding through creeks and streams and on the shores of small lakes stirs up dirt, and can take animal waste into the water which, again, affects the quality of someone’s drinking water.

Another issue in the large lakes is stormwater pollution. Almost everything that enters storm sewers, including chemicals, dirt, cigarette butts, and other debris, goes directly into our creeks and lakes.

This can hurt fish and other creatures that call these waters home, as well as our drinking water.

There is only one water in the Okanagan. We swim in it, we play in it, we depend on it for our food production, and we drink it.

Protecting our lakes and streams is good for our environment, but it also reduces the cost of treating our drinking water.

We all share one valley and one water. It is up to each of us to do our part to protect this most precious resource, today and for future gener-

ations.

A number of Okanagan communities are holding Drinking Water Week events, including open houses at their water treatment plants. Celebrate with us! Learn more at www.okwaterwise.ca.

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In nature…

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• Avoid using soap in the backcountry (even biodegradable ones). The chemicals can harm fish and aquatic plants and cause algae blooms. If you use soap for camping dishes, dump the soapy water far from any waterway. The ground will filter the soap before the dishwater makes its way back into our water system.

• Keep pets away from streams to prevent animal waste and silt from polluting the water.

• Leave no trace behind.

Take out what you take in.

In your yard…

• Wash vehicles at a car wash that recycles its water. If you must wash at home, use a trigger nozzle to not waste water and wash the car over grass.

Your lawn will remove most chemicals before the water makes its way back

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• Reduce or eliminate use of fertilizers and pesticides on your lawn and garden.

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• Reduce use of household hazardous products and use less harmful alternatives.

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Hike for Hospice offers three walking routes Honorary event chairman Robert Fine will start the ninth annual Hike for Hospice on Sunday, May 1, at Mission Creek Regional Park in support of the Central Okanagan Hospice Association.

Live entertainment provided by The Malarkeys starts at 10 a.m. with a group warm-up at 10:45 a.m. courtesy of instructors from The Woman’s Place.

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All funds raised from the Hike for Hospice in Kelowna stay in the Central Okanagan.

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The basic rules of the contest are that each contestant must touch the vehicle with one hand at all times, and cannot lean or squat. They can only drink, eat and go to the bathroom during scheduled breaks—one fiveminute break every hour and one 15-break every six hours.

Contestants must be B.C. residents and reside within a 200 km radius of Kelowna.

Each contestant will have their own port-apotty provided by Interior Portable Rentals, and bleachers will be provided by Capital News Centre for friends and family to support the contestants.

Also, a live feed will be available for viewing on braintrustcanada.com and K963.fm where people can follow their favourite contestant.

Contestants can raise the $963 entry fee through donations from friends and family, for which tax receipts will be provided

by BrainTrust Canada.

There is also a “prize incentive package” with items from Andres Electronics, so that contestants can receive prizes for raising additional funds such as an LG Blue Ray DVD for $1,500 raised; Canon Power Shot D10 waterproof camera for $2,000 raised; SONY HDR Camcorder CX 110 for $2,500 raised; and Samsung LED Flat Panel 32-inch HDTV for $3,000 raised.

Interested contestants should submit a bio of themselves, and the minimum entry fee of $963 to BrainTrust Canada at #11 -368 Industrial Ave., in Kelowna at their earliest opportunity, as the contest is limited to 20 contestants.

Volunteer judges are also seeking volunteers to assist with judging for the event. To participate, call Carole Courtney 250762-3233.

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UBCO engineering student earns $5,000 scholarship Third-year engineering student Audrey Siebert-Timmer is one of five women across Canada who will receive a $5,000

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to receive her $5,000 and meet the other award winners.

She will also serve as an ambassador of CEMF and present to youth at Okanagan high schools with the intent of promoting engineering as a viable career for both boys and girls.

Closely tied to the Canadian Council of Professional Engineers, the CEMF seeks to recognize and promote exceptional women in engineering.

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ities, community and volunteer work, and a proven track record of mentorship and serving as a role model to others.

“There are so many amazing women in engineering who are making a difference in their profession and I feel honoured and humbled to be selected for this award,” said Siebert-Timmer.

“I’m really looking forward to travelling to Halifax and meeting the other award recipients.

“I love talking to people and can’t wait to hear

about how the other girls have excelled in their programs, as well as share some of my experiences with them.”

This summer, SiebertTimmer will return to the UBCO campus and work as a research assistant under the direction of engineering professor Lukas Bichler.

Her work on the development of ceramic materials for the nuclear industry will be supported by an Undergraduate Student Research Award.

“Audrey is one of the

rising stars at the School of Engineering at UBC,” said Bichler.

“Aside from maintaining a high level of academic performance, she consistently reminds us that the true calling of an engineer is to make a difference in the lives of our peers, our community, and for all Canadians.

“With her calm and humble personality, Audrey is a role model for many of her peers.”

Siebert-Timmer’s volunteer activities include serving as an ambassador

for the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, through which she volunteers at basketball camps for middle-school girls who are interested in pursuing post-secondary education.

She is also volunteering this year with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of B.C. (Kelowna branch), serving on the executive board.

As well, Siebert-Timmer is a senior player with the Okanagan Heat varsity women’s basketball team.

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Provincial park will host Spring Plant Festival on May 14 Last month, B.C. Parks tendered a contract to replace the veranda around the Manor House in Fintry Provincial Park.

That job is now complete as the old rotting veranda has been replaced

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How to maximize your medical expense tax deductions M

ost of us know that in order to claim a medical item, the payment must have been made to a medical practitioner, a dentist or a registered nurse, or be for prescription medication.

We also know that the receipts must be for the current period.

Where people seem to get tripped up is when they think that they can deduct 100 per cent of their medical expenses.

Another thing that isn’t readily understood by many is medical expense receipts can be for any 12-month period as long as the ending period is sometime during the current calendar year.

Medical expenses can be taken by one spouse for both spouses, and also for your dependants even though they may no longer live with you.

The proof that the Canada Revenue Agency requires when taking the medical expense credit for a dependent is that you paid the expense.

Those people who participate in an extended health and dental plan can deduct the medical expense portion that is not covered by the plan.

For example, if your plan only covers 80 per cent of your expenses, the other 20 per cent would be tax deductible.

Alternatively, if your plan covers 100 per cent of your expenses, but doesn’t reimburse you for the first $200 every year, then that $200 would be deductible.

The medical expense credit is a non-refundable tax credit. What that means is that a credit is given to the taxpayer that will be deducted directly off their taxes payable based on certain criteria.

It is not refunded to the taxpayer.

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Gabriele Banka If the taxpayer doesn’t have enough taxes owing to take the entire medical credit, the rest of the credit is lost.

The first stipulation of taking this credit is that the amount of medical expense needs to be greater than three per cent of your net income.

For example, if your net income (Line 236 on a tax return) is $45,000; then three per cent would be $1,350, so you would need to have more than $1,350 in medical receipts to get any sort of credit.

Here again is another tax planning tip for couples.

If one spouse makes less or very little income, it would make sense for that spouse to take the medical expense credit because there would be more medical expenses available for credit.

Continuing with the example above, if your spouse made $15,000 on line 236 of their return, then three per cent of that would be $450.

So if your total medical receipts for you and your spouse were $1,000, then you would not be able to deduct them yourself ($1000 - $1,350 = $0), but you would be able to deduct ($1,000 $450 = $550) from your spouse’s return.

So, you would think at this point that you would get the $550 as the deduction. But that is not so.

This $550 becomes part of the rest of your other non-refundable tax credits, such as your basic personal deduction of

Kerry Park access closes temporarily The walkway through Kerry Park is temporarily closed to allow removal of the underground fuel tank located near Kelowna Marina.

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These credits are totaled together and then multiplied by 15 per cent, which is the amount that is taken off the federal and provincial taxes payable that were calculated from your taxable income amount.

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cent of the $550, about $82.50, as a deduction.

To recap, we started with $1,000 in medical expenses and now have received a deduction of $82.50 of your spouse’s tax payable.

That is quite a difference, and the reason why you can’t count on the total of your medical expenses when trying to figure out if you will have to pay or get a refund, and how much that might be.

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couple of significant changes to the deductibility of medical expenses.

The first one affects us this year and has to do with those over-the-counter items that might be prescribed by a doctor.

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cosmetic procedures.

Even if performed by a doctor, such procedures will not be deductible unless they are required in the actual cure of a medical condition.

What do you need to bring your tax consultant?

You need the actual medical receipt along with proof of payment.

The debit card slips by themselves are not accepted by CRA and will not qualify for the credit.

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all computerized and will gladly print you out a yearly summary that you can bring to your accountant.

We can then use that summary on your medical expense claim and it will help to speed up the processing of your tax return.

Gabriele Banka is a Certified General Accountant and the owner of Banka & Company Inc. 250-763-4528 info@bankaco.com

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Draft day nears for Watkins Members of West Kelowna fire department to join him in N.Y. Warren Henderson STAFF REPORTER

Another chapter in the unlikely success story of Danny Watkins will be written next week at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

The 26-year-old offensive lineman from West Kelowna has been projected as a late-first or early-second round pick in the 2011 edition of the National Football League player draft.

Most pre-draft polls have Watkins being chosen somewhere between 27th and 35th spots overall.

“I’m getting pretty excited,” said Watkins. “The worst part is waiting. But whatever the outcome is, whatever happens, it’s all been a pretty pleasant ride for me. It’s still sometimes hard to believe it’s actually happening.”

That Watkins would become one of the most sought after U.S. college players in the class of 2011 once seemed a remote possibility, at best.

The 6-foot-3 310-pound Mt. Boucherie grad had never played a down of football before the age of 22.

He attended Okanag-

an Sun training camp a few years back, but suffered an injury and never saw game action.

It turned out to be Watkins’ first passion, firefighting, that eventually led him to a career on the gridiron.

While taking fire sciences courses at Butte College in California in 2007, the school’s football coach recognized Watkins’ size and potential and, the rest, as they say, is history.

He played two seasons at Butte, then two more at Baylor University in Texas where he established himself as one of the top linemen in the NCAA. But through it all, Watkins has never forgotten his connection to the West Kelowna Fire and Rescue Service where he first volunteered as 15-year-old high school student.

Over the next decade, he developed a lasting bond, both with the profession itself and with the people he worked alongside at the local fire hall.

To show his appreciation, Watkins is flying five members of the West Kelowna department to New York next to share his ex-

perience.

Fire chief Wayne Schnitzler, captains Lionel Bateman, Todd Moore, Pat Harmata and firefighter Richard Bliss will all stay at the same hotel as Watkins and will be on hand to watch the draft live.

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THE TEAM ASPECT OF FIREFIGHTING AND THE PASSION HE HAD FOR THAT TRANSLATED WELL INTO FOOTBALL. Wayne Schnitzler

“These are the guys who have been with me through the whole thing, the guys I leaned on when I started out at the department,” said Watkins.

“This is my way of repaying them. I’m pretty broke right now, or I would have brought more people. It’s just going to be nice to have these five guys with me in New York.”

Wayne Schnitzler is flattered and excited by the invitation, and thrilled with the way Watkins’ unlikely career in football had unfolded.

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“For us this is the thrill of a lifetime, getting the opportunity to be part of what will be a really exciting day for Danny,” said Schnitzler. “It’s simply amazing the way this whole thing has come about for him and it’s been fascinating for us to watch him learn and grow from a teenager into the person he is today.

“The biggest thing about Danny is was he always loved the team aspect of firefighting and the passion he had for that translated well into football.”

As a first or second round NFL draft pick, fame and fortune are almost certain to follow for Watkins.

Still, Schnitzler doesn’t expect it will change his amicable and happy-go-lucky friend one bit.

“He’ll still be the same smiling kid we always knew, down to earth and happy,” said Schnitzler. “Fame’s not going to spoil him. All good kids seem to have that drive to succeed and I have no doubt he’ll handle it very well. It’s still hard to believe how its unfolded.”

Last year, the B.C. Lions recognized Watkins’ talent and drive, and selected him fourth overall in the CFL draft.

However, with the NFL beckoning, it’s unlikely B.C. will ever see

Watkins in Lion colours .

Atlanta, New England, Chicago, Green Bay, the Jets, Pittsburgh, Buffalo and Cincinnati are among the teams who could call his name.

And does Watkins have any preferences on where he’d like his NFL career to begin ?

“They’re all good, it really doesn’t matter,” said Watkins. “But after playing in Texas for two years, I’m pretty sold on the weather down here.

I’m not big on the cold weather, but if my luck runs out, that’s the way it goes,” Watkins added with a laugh.

The first round of the draft will be staged Thursday, April 28, with the remaining rounds to be held April 29 in New York. whenderson @kelownacapnews.com

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DANNY WATKINS has invited firefighter Richard Bliss (left) and Captain Lionel Bateman (right) who are among five West Kelowna Fire and Rescue Service members joining him for the NFL draft next week in NewYork City.

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▼ SOCCER

▼ SWIMMING

United convincing over Vernon

AquaJets put strong finish on short course

The Kelowna United U18 boys posted a convincing 5-1 victory over Vernon Sunday on the Mission turf in Thompson Okanagan Youth Soccer League action.

Austin Axenty, Tanner Brown, Tristain Moench, Richard Wynne and Brandon Nahayoski scored the goals for Kelowna.

In other United action: • United U15 girls dropped a 2-1 decision to Kamloops Sunday in Kelowna. Jill Robertson scored the United goal.

• The Kelowna U14 boys posted a 4-0 win over Revelstoke. Dawson Colluney and Sam Evans tallied two goals apiece, while Ben Harding notched a pair of assists.

• The United U14 girls White team pushed their second record to two wins and a tie with a 2-1 victory over the hometown Kamloops Blaze, After giving up the opening goal, Kelowna rallied with two markers in a one-minute span from

Breanna Cabuche and Jazlyn Lazar.

• Ange-Aimee Quesnel made several key saves to lead Kelowna United U14 girls red to a 2-0 win over Vernon at Marshall Fields.

Julia Bower and Serena Boulter scored the goals while Abbey Nyberg, and Jontaya Mayer provided solid defense.

• United U12 Dynamite girls fell 3-2 to Kamloops Sunday in Vernon.

Hailey Tomlin scored once and set up the other

by Tasia Chahaniuk.

• The KU U12 Kaos girls split a pair of games.

Kamloops White beat the Kaos 2-0 in the opener.

In Game 2, Kelowna edged past Kamloops Orange 3-2. Angelia Ostrom scored twice, while Sarah Dewar added the single.

• The Kelowna U12 Strikers girls defeated Kamloops 4-0, then tied Kamloops 0-0. Kendra Corman scored two of United’s goals.

• In U11 girls action,

DOUGLAS FARROW/CONTRIBUTOR

HANNAH JOHNSON (right) of the Kelowna United U15 girls soccer team battles a Kamloops player in Thompson OkanaganYouth Soccer League action Sunday on the Mission turf. the United girls white team downed Kamloops Orange 8-1 as Payton Briscoe scored two goals.

The United girls red

team beat Kamloops Orange 8-3. Sarah Stewart, Reagyn Shattock and Maya Ringer each scored twice.

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The KelownaAquaJets closed out the short course swim season by sending 52 athletes to the Vernon Kokanee Spring Invitational last weekend.

Thirty-eight swimmers competed at the regional level, while 14 took to the water in the Jamboree.

The KelownaAquaJets were active again this past weekend in Vernon sending 52 swimmers to two swim meets on Saturday and Sunday.

The team had 38 swimmers competing at the Regional level and 14 on Sunday at the Jamboree level.

Amber Crack had an exciting weekend lowering four of her club records in the girls 8-andunder category. Crack swam to records in the 50 and 100 meter breaststroke events along with

the 200 IM and 100 free.

Another record was broken on the weekend by the girls 11-12, 4 by 50 medley relay consisting of Clarisse Obedkoff, Katie Dunlop, Lauren Gateley and Jenny Kopp. The girls took three full seconds off the existing record in a blistering 2:30.89.

Ian Dunlop, 10, showed his determination on the weekend swimming his way to his first AA provincial standard in the 200 meter breaststroke in the boys 11-and-under category in 3:39.71.

Placing well on the weekend Katie Dunlop finished all six of her swims in first or second place, Christian Desjarlais was also in the top three for six of his swims, Clarisse Obedkoff finished top three five times and Josh Zakala collected three first place finishes.

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The team many new top three finishers in the younger age categories: Molly Hill (200 fly), Nicholas Lam (200 free), Axana Merckx (100 fly).

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Masters swimming Thirty-one clubs representing 230 swimmers from across British Columbia and the rest of Canada participated in the B.C. Masters Swimming Championships over the weekend at Kelowna’s H2O Adventure and Fitness Centre.

Hosted by Okanagan Masters Swim Club (OMSC), the three-day event saw 66 age group short-course swimming records shattered. These consisted of one world record, 29 Canadian, 35 B.C. and one Alberta record.

Sarah MacDonald of Victoria Masters set a world record for the 50m freestyle, in a time of 27.81 seconds.

OMSC was well represented with records set by Hella Versfeld (three Canadian and three B.C.) and Mike McIntyre (three Canadian and five B.C.), both from Vernon.

Cathy Sheehan of Penticton set two Canadian and two B.C. records.

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JOSH KALKE of the West Kelowna Grizzlies (left), is hauled in by Dan Eyles of the Vernon Jackals

in Okanagan Rugby Union action Saturday afternoon at Grahame Park in Vernon. The Grizz came up short, 24-7.

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COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS

PUBLIC NOTICES

Cedar Avenue Proposal

City Hall Closure

The public hearing on the proposed Cedar Avenue plan was reopened at Monday’s meeting, with new information presented.

Council returned the bylaw to first reading and directed staff to begin discussion with a potential investor who has expressed an interest in the project. Staff will return to Council after gathering new information about the proposal.

20-Year Servicing Plan; Development Cost Charge Bylaw

Council endorsed the new 2030 20-Year Servicing Plan and Financing Strategy for the water, wastewater, parkland and transportation infrastructure needed to support new growth in the City as projected in the 2030 Official Community Plan. Council also gave reading consideration to the Development Cost Charge Bylaw. The Bylaw will be referred to the Provincial Government for approval prior to Final reading.

Transit Operating Agreement

Council approved the Annual Operating Agreements with BC Transit, the City of Kelowna and FirstCanada. The agreement describes costs for transit services up to March 31, 2012.

Five-Year Financial Plan

The Five-Year Financial Plan is amended to reflect changes in the operating budget and capital expenditure program for 2010.

Rutland Transit Investments

Council supported a number of transit capital investments in the Rutland Centre, including the extension of Shepherd Road, transit pullouts on Highway 33, streetscaping on Dougall Road and bus stop improvements.

To mark Easter, City Hall will be closed Friday, April 22 and Monday, April 25.

Parkinson Recreation Centre will be open 10am to 3pm on Friday and Sunday, 8am to 5pm on Saturday, and 6am to 8:30pm on Monday. The advance poll station for the federal election will be open from noon to 8pm on Friday, Saturday and Monday.

Glenmore Landfill will be open daily from 7:30am to 4:45pm.

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Watermain Flushing

FRED SCHAAD/CONTRIBUTOR

KELOWNA’S Carmelle Guidi-Swan gets set to hit the water at the B.C. Masters Swimming Championships Saturday at H2O in Kelowna.

Kelowna’s Carmelle Guidi-Swan set two B.C. records. To crown the host club’s achievements, OMSC also won the Masters Swimming Association of British Columbia (MSABC) trophy as the team that earned the most points during the meet.

The record-breaking achievements were even more impressive in that they were set without benefit of the controversial ‘super suits’.

International swimming federation FINA ruled in 2009 that “no swimmer shall be permitted to use or wear any device or swimsuit that may aid his speed, buoyancy or endurance during a com-

petition.”

Kelowna Mayor Sharon Shepherd officially opened the event, supported by the Honourable Steve Thomson, Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations and MLA for KelownaMission.

Mayor Shepherd also announced the 2012 Canadian Masters Swimming Championships to be held in Kelowna in May next year. This national event will be capped at 600 swimmers and will again be hosted by OMSC, in association with Wine Country Masters and Westside Thunder Masters Swim Club.

KSS rugby The KSS Owls senior boys rugby team took down the North Kamloops Saints 36-15 in Okanagan Valley high school action on Tuesday.

Sam Collington got the Owls on the score-

sheet early with a penalty kick from 18 meters to make it 3-0 Owls.

NorKam responded with a converted try to take the lead at 7-3 but See KSS A27

Utility crews continue their watermain flushing program to ensure the distribution system is refreshed and healthy.

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Spring Street Sweeping Complete

Spring street sweeping is now complete. Thanks to all residents for their cooperation.

Bike lanes are swept once a month in the spring and fall. In July and August, all bike lanes are swept twice a month. The City’s bike network is now online to help you plan your route. Visit maps. google.ca/biking.

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SPORTS

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The second half had the Owls dominating the play and getting a try from Dane Petersen, muscling in from five meters (converted), and Leighton Gabbidon racing 70 me-

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▼ ACUPUNCTURE

Return of spring also means a return of allergy flare-ups S pring is once again upon us and with it, allergy season.

The last couple of weeks, I have seen a number of people for allergy flare-ups, a sure sign that spring is here, even if the weather doesn’t seem to agree.

Hay fever, also called allergic rhinitis or seasonal allergies, is an allergic response to indoor or outdoor airborne allergens, such as pollen, dust mites, or pet dander.

This causes cold-like symptoms such as runny nose, congestion, sneezing and sinus pressure.

For many people, hay fever gets worse at certain times of year, especially in the spring, summer or fall, although some people have hay fever year-

NEEDLE NOTES

James Kaufman round. Hay fever affects about one in five people and can begin at any age but is most likely to develop in childhood or early adulthood.

Hay fever is due to an over-reactivity of the immune system where the immune system mistakenly identifies a harmless airborne substance as something harmful, and then starts producing allergy-causing antibodies in a process called sensitization.

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Every time the body comes in contact with the substance after that, these antibodies recognize it and signal the immune system to react, releasing chemicals (such as histamine) that lead to the irritating symptoms of hay fever.

Hay fever can be triggered by either seasonal or year-round (perennial) allergens.

Seasonal triggers include tree pollen, grass pollen, weed pollen, and spores from fungi and molds, which can be worse in warm-weather months.

Year-round triggers include dust mites, cockroaches, pet dander, or spores from indoor and outdoor fungi and molds.

Symptoms of hay fe-

ver usually develop immediately after exposure to allergens and often start or worsen at a particular time of year, such as in the spring when they are triggered by tree pollen, grasses, or weeds.

People with sensitivities to indoor allergens such as dust mites, cockroaches, mold or pet dander may have year-round symptoms.

Common symptoms include runny nose and nasal congestion, watery or itchy eyes, sneezing, cough, itchy nose, roof of mouth or throat, sinus pressure and facial pain, swollen, blue-colored skin under the eyes (allergic shiners), and decreased sense of smell or taste.

More intrusive are

symptoms of sleeplessness, fatigue, and irritability.

Treatment may involve over-the-counter and/or prescription medications to relieve symptoms.

Medications may include nasal or pill-form corticosteroids to treat and prevent the inflammation symptoms, antihistamines for itching, sneezing, and runny nose, decongestants, or medications that have an effect on the immune system.

With Chinese medicine, the lungs, kidney, and immune system often play a role in the cause of hay fever.

Hay fever is very often due to a kidney deficiency because the kidneys are responsible for breathing

WORKSAFEBC – WORKERS’ COMPENSATION BOARD OF B.C. HEREBY GIVES NOTICE OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATION (BC Reg. 296/97, as amended) The proposed amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (“OHSR”) pertain to the following items. There is an additional proposal for Part 16, Mobile Equipment.

• Part 4, General Conditions – relating to a third option to protect workers assigned to work alone in a late night retail premises.This third option is proposed because some employers have found it impracticable to install barriers to separate workers from the public or alternatively employ two workers on shift during late night hours; • Part 6, Substance Specific Requirements; and consequential amendments to Part 20, Construction, Excavation and Demolition – relating to updating asbestos requirements; • Part 6, Substance Specific Requirements – relating to updating the reference to the Pesticide Control Act; • Part 9, Confined Spaces – relating to clarifying that atmospheric testing must be conducted by a qualified person; • Part 12, Tools, Machinery and Equipment – relating to safer driven-feed mobile chipper requirements; • Part 14, Cranes and Hoists – relating to updating the reference to the Elevating Devices Safety Act; • Part 15, Rigging – relating to clarifying the correct number of wire rope clips to be used in wire rope splices; • Part 16, Mobile Equipment – relating to the requirement for trailer units with a dump box to have a permanently affixed mechanical device capable of supporting the empty box in the raised position; • Part 16, Mobile Equipment – relating to permitting a worker riding on a rear-mounted work platform to retrieve traffic cones when the vehicle is backing up; • Part 20, Construction, Excavation and Demolition – relating to new requirements that concrete pumps and placing booms meet the requirements of CSA Standard Z151-09; • Part 23, Oil and Gas – relating to updating the reference to the Power Engineers and Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act; • Part 28, Agriculture – relating to the requirement for rollover protective structures on agricultural tractors; • Removal from the OHSR of the requirements for “prior approval” or “prior permission” before proceeding with certain types of work or using certain work arrangements. The sections identified for change by identifying specific requirements or referencing standards are as follows: Part 5, Chemical Agents and Biological Agents, relating to extended work periods; Part 14, Cranes and Hoists, relating to chimney hoists; Part 19, Electrical Safety, relating to high voltage; Part 21, Blasting Operations, relating to mobile drill rigs; • Removal from the OHSR of the requirements for “acceptable to the Board” before proceeding with certain types of work or using certain work arrangements. The sections identified are in Part 6, Substance Specific Requirements, and relate to: the removal of asbestos debris and acceptance from the Board; posting warning signs and acceptance from the Board; and monitors and alarms for equipment and machinery and acceptance from the Board.

PUBLIC HEARINGS You are invited to provide feedback on the proposed regulatory amendments. Your views may be presented orally at the public hearings and/or submitted in writing. Please register if you wish to make an oral presentation at the public hearings by telephoning 604-232-7744 or toll free in BC 1-866-614-7744 prior to the hearing.

Information on the proposed amendments and the public hearings, including details of registration/ participation procedures, are on WorkSafeBC’s website at www.worksafebc.com.

PUBLIC HEARING DETAILS Date May 3, 2011 May 10, 2011 May 12, 2011 May 31, 2011 June 2, 2011 Session Times:

Location Coast Inn of the North 770 Brunswick Street, Prince George, BC Prestige Rocky Mountain Resort & Convention Centre 209 Van Horne Street South, Cranbrook, BC Executive Airport Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre 7311 Westminster Highway, Richmond, BC Best Western Kelowna Hotel & Suites 2402 Highway 97 N, Kelowna, BC Coast Victoria Harbourside Hotel & Marina 146 Kingston Street, Victoria, BC 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

WRITTEN SUBMISSIONS The deadline for receipt of written submissions is 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 3, 2011. Written submissions can be made online or via e-mail, fax, mail, or delivered at the public hearings during the session times.

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as well as sneezing.

The kidneys also play a role in our immune system so when the kidneys are weak, our immunity is affected.

In the case of hay fever, this manifests as a hyper-reactive immune response.

The more severe the kidney deficiency, the more frequently the allergic reactions are experienced- this includes yearround allergies to things such as dust, fungus, or animals.

A kidney deficiency leaves the body susceptible to external environmental invasions, leading to an invasion of wind in the nose, and this is when allergy symptoms begin to occur.

Wind-cold pattern will produce symptoms of sneezing, profuse runny nose with white-watery discharge, pale complexion, stuffed nose, slight headache and no thirst.

Wind-heat pattern will lead to sneezing, runny nose with white-watery discharge, itchy throat, itchy red eyes, and slight thirst.

During allergy season, frequent acupuncture treatments focus on alleviating the symptoms experienced and often yield a quick response.

Patients may notice a decrease in their nose stuffiness, sneezes, and number of itching episodes around the eyes, as well as an increase in overall energy levels.

Outside of allergy season, treatments may be less frequent and focus on correcting the underlying imbalance in order to strengthen the body and boost the immune system in order to prevent future allergic reactions from reoccurring.

Acupuncture offers effective relief for hay fever, either as an alternative to conventional methods of treatment, or in conjunction with them, and for sufferers of hay fever, is well worth considering.

James Kaufman is a registered acupuncturist at Okanagan Acupuncture Centre, 1625 Ellis St. 250-861-8863 www.okanagan acupuncture.com

▼ UBCO

Charity web sites get revamped UBC students taking a third-year Human Computer Interaction course have been working with seven non-profit organizations in the Okanagan to revamp their web sites.

In teams of three, students have spent the last few months gathering information on their assigned community organization and conducting a detailed analysis of the web site, its users, and its functionality. The goal is to leave the non-profits with a more user-friendly and effective web site from both technical and user viewpoints.

The student teams presented their redesigns to the partnering organizations on Tuesday.

“Our objective was to deliver a web site that was clean, attractive and met the needs of both the clients and service providers,” said UBC student Ryan Trenholm, whose group worked with the KiLow-Na Friendship Society.

“It was a great experience—a lot of work, but

in the end we learned a lot, especially about the user perspective of web design and the consultation process.”

The project was partially funded by Interior Savings through their Community Investment Fund. The seven nonprofit organizations involved are: • Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society • Project Literacy Kelowna Society • Kelowna and District Society for Community Living • Central Okanagan Food Policy Council • Central Okanagan Hospice Association • Central Okanagan Community Gardens • Peachland Wellness Centre “The students’ enthusiasm and energy was wonderful. They paid careful attention to detail, took a creative approach that was outside the box, and delivered a very positive experience,” said Barb Hagan, executive director of Project Literacy Kelowna.

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CAPITAL NEWS

ENTERTAINMENT ▼ MUSIC

Isaak gives summer concert at Mission Hill Jennifer Smith

Family Estate could not be more delighted to host them,” he is quoted as saying.

Tickets for both shows go on sale Thursday, April 21, via SelectYourTickets.com. The Canadian Tenors ticket prices start at $110 and Chris Isaak starts at $99.

Mission Hill is offering two packages to enable fans and guests to enjoy an evening of food, wine and song. The packages available for both performances are:

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What would go better with a Chris Isaac concert than a glass of wine?

This summer, Mission Hill Estate Winery’s summer concert series will include a date with the Billboard chart-topper.

This Aug. 21 the musician and actor will make his first appearance in the Okanagan to promote his latest album, Mr. Lucky.

“2011 marks the thirst installment of the summer concerts with each season attracting new fans,” says the Mission Hills press release announcing the concert.

Released to the media Tuesday, the announcement includes word of a return trip by The Canadian Tenors as well, who will perform at the winery Aug. 13.

This is the third year these events have been held and all have proven popular.

Past guess include Jim Cuddy, Jesse Cook and Ruthie Foster.

Proprietor Anthony von Mandl is a strong proponent of the arts and is said to be thrilled by this new summer line-up.

“We at Mission Hill

DINNER & CONCERT

Includes reserved seating concert admission and a three-course preset Wine Country Cuisine dinner with wine pairings and breathtaking panoramic views of the winery and Okanagan Lake from the Terrace Restaurant.

RECEPTION & CONCERT

CHRIS ISAAK performs Aug. 21 at Mission Hill Family Estate Winery.

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Includes reserved seating in the concert and an elegant pre-concert reception featuring exquisite food and wine pairings in Mission Hill’s beautiful Visitor’s Centre. The reception will be hosted by the director of wine education, Ingo Grady and sommelier Jesse Harnden.

Congratulations!

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Back to school with his new lap top!

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The magnificence and space of the northern landscape is heard in our final programme of the season.

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sually, movie companies trip over each other to release big movies for a holiday weekend. However, Easter seems to be the exception, with only a trio of quieter movies being release.

But don’t forget some of the big ones that are already in theatres, including Rio, the number one movie from last weekend and Hop, a future Easter classic which is still in theatres.

Older audiences should check out the shamefully overlooked Source Code, Limitless and The Lincoln Lawyer.

This Friday is not only Good Friday, but it is also Earth Day. Therefore, we can not only look forward to the arrival of the

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Rick Davis Easter Bunny, but also Disneynature’s latest release African Cats. Described as a “true life adventure,” it tells the story of two animal families in the wild. The film focuses on a young lion cub named Mara, an endearing cat who strives to grow up with her mother’s strength, spirit and wisdom; Sita, a fearless cheetah and single mother of five mischievous newborns; and fang, a proud leader of the pride who

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must defend his family from a once banished lion.

Narrated by Samuel L. Jackson, a portion of the opening week’s ticket sales goes towards saving the Savanna. It is estimated that 9,500 acres of land have been saved in Kenya through advance ticket sales alone.

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When Vancouver born author Sara Gruen was looking to publish her third book, Water for Elephants, she was turned down by the publisher of her first two. It went on to become a New York Times bestseller and is now a feature film starring Reese Witherspoon, Robert Pattinson and Christoph Waltz.

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pression-era veterinary student who drops out of school after his parents are killed in a car accident. He literally quits to join the circus, a secondrate one at that, where he uses his veterinary skills to care for the menagerie.

There he meets and falls in love with a beautiful equestrian star (Witherspoon) who is married to the charismatic but twisted animal trainer (Waltz).

Rated PG with a warning of violence.

Neither Mike Leigh nor any of his films are household names, but he is the Academy Award nominated writer/director of Secret & Lies, TopsyTurvy, Vera Drake and Happy-Go-Lucky. His latest nomination came this year for writing the screenplay for Another Year, opening this weekend at the Paramount Theatre.

Jim Broadbent and Lesley Manville star as a married couple who have managed to remain blissfully happy into their autumn years. The movie is a year in the life of the couple, surrounded by friends, colleagues and family who all seem to suffer some degree of unhappiness.

If you are looking for action, look elsewhere, as Leigh is best known for realistic English dramas with a feel for the nuances of everyday life. However if interesting characters and dialogue excite you more than explosions, this movie is for you.

Rated PG with a warning of coarse language.

Rick Davis is the manager of the Capitol Theatre in West Kelowna. capitol_wes@ landmarkcinemas.ca

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Casting director Last person standing wins car auditioning clinic W ‘‘ Dawn Wilkinson

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The casting director for movies and TV programs such as Greek and How I Met Your Mother, Alyson Silverberg, is coming to Kelowna April 30 to conduct a fivehour on-camera intensive workshop.

This is your opportunity to be seen by one of LA’s top ranked casting directors. Silverberg’s credits include Dawson’s Creek, Everwood, The O.C., Sate of the Union, The Virginity Hit and many more.

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ven Spielberg, Will Smith, Jason Segel, Neil Patrick Harris and Bob Saget.

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The course is designed to provide a clear perspective on the business of acting.

In it you will explore audition techniques, audition etiquette, online opportunities, and it will provide you with the valuable do’s and dont’s of auditioning from the points of view of directors, producers, studio executives and casting directors.

Because this highly interactive format will

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MAX DEBEESON (left), Caroline Mackay and Rod Miller will spice things up at this year’s Spring Fling harp orchestral concert.

Harp Orchestra Jennifer Smith STAFF REPORTER

On the heels of a popular trend in harp music, local harp player Caroline Mackay has created a new trio, including an accordion player.

The trio, dubbed Crimson Rich, features McKay, Rod Miller on accordion and Max DeBeeson on the cello.

“Harp players recently have been very interested in working with accordions,” said Mackay, noting it’s actually a global trend to try and incorporate an accordion in an ensemble. “There’s just that beautiful rich Italian sound to them,” she explained. “It really works well together.”

Mackay runs the local harp orchestra and was approached by Miller, a seasoned accordion player, to see if there was a

synergy when they played together. They fit so nicely she decided to incorporate the trio into her orchestra’s semi-annual concert.

Each year the ninemember harp orchestra plays a Spring Fling concert, drawing together the talents of the season.

At the moment, the Okanagan Harp Orchestra, as they call themselves, is an adult group but they have been known to attract children as well, making for an interesting range of talent which spans every generation.

This year’s spring program includes Celtic music, rhythmic Latin, classical and some original pieces as well.

Tickets are $10 at the door and the event will be held at St. Michael & All Angels Church on Sutherland Avenue. The event goes Sunday, May 1, at 7:30 p.m.

stress support and feedback, the course is limited to only a small number of participants, so make your reservations early.

To book an audition phone 312-8347853 or email nextdimensionproductions@gmail. com. The fee is $250.

Make a commitment to yourself and take advantage of a rare opportunity to sharpen your audition skills under the guidance of one of the most respected and successful casting directors in Hollywood.

The Kelowna workshop is being held on Saturday, April 30, from 2 to 7 p.m., at LandMark Technology Centre 3, 100 -1632 Dickson Ave.

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Endurance is the key to this three to four day marathon, but if you win, and once you’ve gone home and gotten some sleep, you can drive away your very own 2007 Mustang worth approximately $18,000, being donated

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Judges will be scheduled in shifts to ensure that participants of this high stakes endurance test remain true to the rules and regulations.

One volunteer per shift with first aid training will be on hand to ensure the safety of the participants.

Hands On My Ride takes place in the parking lot of Orchard Park Shopping Centre starting Friday, May 27, and runs through May 28, 29 and 30, or until the last participant is standing.

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Brain injury has been labeled an epidemic and is the greatest cause of death and disability in people under 45, surpassing cancer, heart disease, diabetes and all other causes.

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I was a child of great imagination, and one who utterly and completely bought into the magic every holiday.

Speaking of magic, I had the opportunity to meet one of Mr. E. Bunnyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s suppliers in Vancouver a couple of weeks agoâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Thomas Haas. His wondrous energy and grand sense of humour, highlighted with a delightful sparkle of mischief in his eyes (and a last name that actually means rabbit, or hare, in his native German). With Mr. Haas and his chocolate treats that day, I was six again.

With an astounding career behind him, Thomas Haas, is as humble as he is passionate about his craft. Thomas was part of the biggest restaurant opening of all time in New York City. Chosen as executive pastry chef,

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Jennifer Schell he stood alongside French superstar chef Daniel Boulud at the exciting opening of Daniel.

Hailing from the Black Forest in Germany (Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll bet this is where the Easter Bunny is from too), Thomas is a fourth generation pastry chef who grew up in his familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pastry shop in the village of Aichhalden. Trained in Germany, Thomas went on to work in several Michelin starred restaurants in Europe.

From there he moved to Canada and became the esteemed executive pastry chef at the Four Seasons

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MASTER chocolatier Thomas Haas at his chocolate factory in North Vancouver.

Yes, that is chocolate flowing from the taps.

Hotel in Vancouver before leaving for his New York stint at Daniel.

Lucky for us, his love of British Columbiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sea and mountainscapes brought him here in 2000 to start his own business, Thomas Haas Fine Pastries and Desserts Ltd. And the rest is sweet history.

Feeling quite like Charlie must have when

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he entered Willy Wonkaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s factory, I was swept away first by the charm and warmth of this famous chocolate maker. Thomas is a true artist and you can see that he truly adores what he does.

Touring the factory, I floated on cloud nine trailing along behind him as he pointed out the taps to the right with chocolate flowing nonstop, and to the left where trays of truffles were pulled out for me to sample. It was a dream date indeed with one extremely gracious host.

A chocolatier with a global conscience, the Haas philosophy includes sourcing cocoa beans from two organically grown cocoa plantations from South America, the Carribbean and Grenada

to â&#x20AC;&#x153;ensure that the chocolates that we use are fairly traded, some of it certified by the Rainforest Alliance.â&#x20AC;?

Please make time to experience the Haas magic next time you are in Vancouver. He has a shop on 4th Avenue and the factory is in North Vancouver. Have a coffee and a croissantâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the almond is divineâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;before you load up your shopping bag with chocolates in every form. PS: There is a warning on the chocolate bar box: May contain a warm fuzzy feeling. www.thomashaas.com Thomas Haas can probably add â&#x20AC;&#x153;most fitâ&#x20AC;? chocolatier in the world to his resume. Known for his love of bike riding, he has biked across most of Europe and B.C. and is

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Detox & Retox Retreat June 17 to 19. A luxury three-day, two-night Wine, Dine, Yoga and Spa Retreat at Sparkling Hill Resort in Vernon. www. sparklinghill.com The retreat includes â&#x20AC;˘ Two nightsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; accommodation (based on double occupancy) at Sparkling Hill Resort. Rooms are Mountain View and include two queen size beds â&#x20AC;˘ Two buffet style breakfasts at Peak Fine Restaurant at Sparkling Hill â&#x20AC;˘ Two two-course dinners at Peak Fine Restaurant â&#x20AC;˘ One winery lunch â&#x20AC;˘ Transportation to and from Arrowleaf Cellars, Ex Nihilo Winery, and Gray Monk Winery. â&#x20AC;˘ One spa treatment credit. Treatment could be a Fango Wrap (volcanic mud), a Cold Sauna Treatment, a 45-minute Classic Manicure, or a $50 Kurspa credit towards any other treatment. See website for details of the Spa at Sparkling Hill.

For yoga classes, meditation and more, check out Lauraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website for other upcoming retreatsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;one involving chocolate! www.martiniyoga.ca Jennifer Schell is editor of B.C. Wine Trails Magazine. jennschell@shaw.ca twitter.com/theclubkitchen

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ABERDEEN HALL school students were excited about their accomplishment— launching a two-week crayon recycling challenge that collected some 40 kilos of broken or unwanted crayons that were otherwise going to be tossed out.

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Students divert a pile of crayons from being dumped in landfill Aberdeen Hall Preparatory School’s Grade 2 Class helped our planet become a little greener this Earth Day, April 22.

Led by student Kaden Swallow, his classmates launched a two-week crayon recycling challenge across their school and community resulting in a collection of over 40 kg of broken and unwanted crayons—the equivalent of about 10,000 new crayons.

“I really care about the earth and this Earth Day I wanted to do something to help our planet stay green,” said Swallow.

“The crayon recycling challenge was so great because I was able to help educate people around Kelowna about recycling.

“A lot of people were surprised to learn that it takes 100 years for crayons to decompose in the landfill.

“I had a lot of fun and I’m so happy that the challenge was successful.

I just want to thank all the restaurants that helped us by contributing their used crayons.

“I met a lot of really cool people who care about the earth too!”

The crayon pieces collected by Aberdeen Hall students will be sent to a recycling facility, where they will be transformed into eco-friendly ‘Crazy Crayons’ and sold at the school for Earth Day. All proceeds from the sale of the Crazy Crayons will be used to purchase seeds and other supplies for the school garden.

Besides coming from their own homes, the students approached several local restaurants that provide crayons to children at their tables, many of which become broken or are left behind.

As a result of the campaign, most restaurants that were approached and did not already have a crayon recycling program in place have now pledged to continue collecting the crayons for recycling.

“When I was approached by Kaden (Grade 2 Aberdeen Hall student) at Earls on Top, Kelowna to participate in his

program, I was absolutely inspired by his maturity, initiative, and awareness of important environmental issues at such a young age,” said Kaitlin Young, director of marketing for the restaurant.

“Children play an integral role in increasing the sustainability of their communities by encouraging changes in the behaviour of those around them.

“Aberdeen Hall’s Crayon Recycling Program is a great match for Earls on Top, Kelowna as we have taken many steps to illustrate our corporate commitment to sustainability by trying to reduce the amount of non-biodegradable waste we contribute to local landfills.”

Because of their efforts, the Aberdeen Hall Grade 2 class will now be a contender in the 2011 Great EcoKids Earth Day Challenge at the end of this month.

The annual Canada-wide competition, a program of Earth Day Canada, is for schools and youth groups who are positively impacting the environment.

EcoKids is an education program that offers curriculum-linked materials and activities for Canadian elementary schools to engage in environmental action.

This year the winners of the Challenge will receive prizes from Sony of Canada Ltd. Jasmine Scherz, Grade 2 teacher at Aberdeen Hall Preparatory school, said “I have been so impressed with Kaden’s initiative in this project as well as the initiative of the other students.

“The class was supportive by making posters and spreading the word about the challenge and we have had a lot of fun with the project. It’s inspiring to see these students become so passionate about a topic once they learn about it!”

Aberdeen Hall is a non-denominational, independent university preparatory school offering classes from Preschool and Kindergarten through Grade 10, with a new high school being built right now. Aberdeen Hall is located adjacent to the University of UBC Okanagan campus.

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The front-engine, front-wheel drive Rogue seats five.

What sets it apart in the marketplace is its aggressive styling. It’s not a mini Nissan Murano, but the Murano DNA is certainly all over it. And it doesn’t have the ‘compact’ CUV market to itself at Nissan any more with the launch of the smaller Juke last fall.

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Taxes are calculated before any offer amount is deducted. This Offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. This Offer is not combinable with CPA, GPC, Daily Rental Allowances, the Commercial Upfit Program or the Commercial Fleet Incentive Program (CFIP). Limited time offer. Offer may be cancelled at any time without notice. Some conditions apply. Offer available to residents of Canada only. See Dealer for details. ‡ Receive $1,000/$1,500/$5,000/$6,000/$6,500 in Manufacturer Rebates with the purchase or lease of a new 2011 F-350 – F-550 Chassis Cabs, Transit Connect/Ranger Super Cab XL, Ranger Regular Cab/F-150 Regular Cab (excluding XL 4x2)/Ranger Super Cab (excluding XL), F-150 (excluding Regular Cab)/F-250 – F-450 (excluding Chassis Cabs). All F-150 Raptor and Medium Truck models are excluded. This offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. #Offer valid from Feb. 1, 2011 to May 2, 2011 (the “Offer Period”). Customers who purchase finance or lease most new 2010 or 2011 Ford F-150 (excluding Raptor and 2011 Regular Cab XL 4x2) (each an “Eligible Vehicle”) and finance through Ford Credit, Canada will receive $1000 (the “Offer”). The new vehicle must be delivered and/or factory ordered from your participating Ford dealer during the Offer Period. Only one (1) Offer may be applied towards the purchase or lease of one (1) Eligible Vehicle, up to a maximum of two (2) separate Eligible Vehicle sales per customer. This offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at the time of either factory order or delivery, but not both. This offer is not combinable with CPA, GPC, CFIP, FALS or Daily Rental Allowance incentives. Customer may use the Offer amount as a down payment or choose to receive a rebate cheque from Ford of Canada, but not both. Taxes payable before Offer amount is deducted. *Cash purchase a new 2011 F-150 Super Cab XLT 4X4 $31,499. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebate of $6,000 deducted. Offer includes freight and air tax of $1,550 but excludes variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. All prices are based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. †Max. horsepower of 411 and max. torque of 434 lb-ft on F-150 6.2L V8 engine. Class is Full–Size Pickups under 8,500 lbs GVWR vs. 2011/2010 comparable competitor engines. ††When properly equipped. Max. towing of 11,300 lbs with 3.5L EcoBoost and 6.2L 2 valve V8 engines.

Max. payload of 3,060 lbs with 3.5L EcoBoost and 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 engines. Class is Full-Size Pickups under 8,500 lbs GVWR vs. 2010/2011 competitors. †††Class is Full-Size Pickups under 8,500 lbs. GVWR, non-hybrid. Estimated fuel consumption ratings for the 2011 F-150 4X2 3.7L V6 Automatic and SST: 12.8L/100km city and 8.9L/100km hwy based on Transport Canada approved test methods. Actual fuel consumption may vary based on road conditions, vehicle loading and driving habits.■Offer only valid from April 1, 2011 to June 30, 2011 (the “Offer Period”) to resident Canadians with a Canadian Costco membership on or before March 31, 2011. Use this $1,000CDN Costco member offer towards the purchase or lease of a new 2011/2012 Ford/Lincoln vehicle (excluding Fiesta, Focus, Ranger, Raptor, GT500, Mustang Boss 302 & Medium Truck) (each an “Eligible Vehicle”). The new vehicle must be delivered and/or factory-ordered from your participating Ford/Lincoln dealer within the Offer Period. Offer is only valid at participating dealers, is subject to vehicle availability, and may be cancelled or changed at any time without notice. Only one (1) offer may be applied towards the purchase or lease of one (1) Eligible Vehicle, up to a maximum of two (2) separate Eligible Vehicle sales per Costco Membership Number. Offer is transferable to persons domiciled with an eligible Costco member. This offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford Motor Company of Canada at either the time of factory order (if ordered within the Offer Period) or delivery, but not both. Offer is not combinable with any CPA/GPC or Daily Rental incentives, the Commercial Upfit Program or the Commercial Fleet Incentive Program (CFIP).. Applicable taxes calculated before $1,000CDN offer is deducted. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offer, see dealer for details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. ©2011 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved.

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Fuel Economy: 9.3L/100 km (30 mpg) city, 7.7L/100km (37 mpg) highway.

Price: Rogue S FWD $23,648, AWD $26,448; Rogue SV FWD $26,548, AWD $28,548; Rogue SL AWD $33,848. As tested $32,193 including $1,560 freight and PDI. Web Site: www.nissan.ca

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WISE BUYERS READ THE LEGAL COPY: Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offers. Offers may be cancelled at any time without notice. Factory order or dealer transfer may be required. See your Ford Dealer for complete details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. ◆Receive $500/$1,000/$1,500/$3,500/$4,000/$4,500/$5,500 in Manufacturer Rebates with the purchase or lease of a new 2011 Mustang Coupe V6 Value Leader / Taurus SE / Fusion S / Focus (excluding S model), Mustang V6 (excluding Value Leader) / Fusion (excluding S), Fusion Hybrid / Mustang GT, Taurus (excluding SE), Escape (excluding XLT I4 Manual), Escape Hybrid / Expedition. All GT500 models are excluded. This offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. ‡Offer valid from February 1, 2011 to March 31, 2011 (the “Program Period”). Receive a maximum of [$500]/ [$1000] worth of selected Ford custom accessories, factory installed options, or Customer Cash with the purchase or lease of a new 2011 Ford [Fiesta, Focus, Escape]/[Fusion, Mustang (excluding GT 500), Taurus, Edge, Flex, Explorer, Expedition, E-Series, Transit Connect] (each an “Eligible Vehicle”) during the Program Period (the “Offer”). Offer must be applied to the Eligible Vehicle. The Eligible Vehicle must be delivered or factory ordered during the Program Period. Taxes payable on the total price of the Eligible Vehicle (including accessories and factory options), before the Offer value is deducted. This Offer is subject to vehicle, accessory, and factory installed option availability. Dealer may sell for less. Only one (1) Offer may be applied toward the purchase or lease of each Eligible Vehicle. This Offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. This Offer is not combinable with CPA, GPC, Daily Rental Allowances or the Commercial Fleet Incentive Program (CFIP). Limited time offer. Offer may be cancelled at any time without notice. Some conditions apply. Offer available to residents of Canada only. See Dealer for details. ††Lease a new 2011 Fiesta SE 4-Door with 2.99% lease annual percentage rate (LAPR) for up to 48 months on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment. Additional payments required. Monthly payment is $199, total lease obligation is $11,902, optional buyout is $6,530. Examples are based on $2,350 down payment or equivalent trade in. Taxes payable on full amount of lease financing price after any price adjustment is deducted. Some conditions and mileage restrictions of 80,000km over 48 months apply. 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If a customer qualifies for Car Heaven or Retire Your Ride, Ford of Canada (“Ford”) will provide an additional Rebate, with the purchase or lease of an eligible new 2010 F-150/2011 Ford or Lincoln vehicle (excluding all Fiesta, Ranger and Medium Truck models), in the amount of $1,000CDN [Focus (excluding 2011 S), Fusion (excluding 2011 S), Taurus (excluding 2011 SE), Mustang (excluding GT500, Boss 302, and 2011 Value Leader), Transit Connect (excluding EV), Escape (excluding 2011 XLT I4 Manual), Edge (excluding 2011 SE), Flex (excluding 2011 SE)] or $2,000CDN [Explorer (excluding 2011 Base models), Sport Trac, F-150 (excluding Raptor and 2011 Regular Cab XL 4X2), F-250 to F-550, E-Series, Expedition, MKZ, MKS, MKX, MKT, Navigator] (each an “Eligible Vehicle”). Taxes payable before Rebate amount is deducted. RYR Rebates are available to residents of Canada only excluding Northwest Territories, Yukon Territory, and Nunavut. 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B4 www.kelownacapnews.com Friday, April 22, 2011 Capital News

MOTORING

▼ FIRST DRIVE

Reviewer shows Unser, Goodyear how it’s done in Acura TL to overcome anxiety, dangers become mere technical challenges and blind See Acura B6

Capital News Friday, April 22, 2011

www.kelownacapnews.com B5

2011 TITAN SL UP TO

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*No Charge Nissan Genuine Accessories is only applicable to new 2011 Titan/Frontier/Xterra up to a value of $1,500/$1,000/$750. All accessories are installed by dealer. Not valid for cash equivalency. See dealer for details. Offers valid April 1st and April 30th 2011. 1Up to $9,000 in Bonus Factory Reductions is based on stackable trading dollars and varies by model. Can be combined with current advertised lease and finance offers. ±Finance cash of $1,000 is only applicable to customers that choose a finance payment on new 2011 Nissan Titan/Frontier/Xterra models. Finance offers are available on approved credit through Nissan Canada Finance for a limited time, may change without notice. Retailers are free to set individual prices.

Q Preferred Customer Program: If you currently lease or finance your Nissan vehicle through us, you may already be pre-approved to lease or finance your next new Nissan model. 1% Preferred Customer Reduction currently available on the 2011 Sentra, Rogue, Maxima and Altima (except Hybrid) models. Please contact your Nissan Dealership for Nissan Canada Finance pre-approval terms and eligibility. Incentive program rate adjustments cannot reduce the lease or finance rate below 0.0%.

B6 www.kelownacapnews.com

Friday, April 22, 2011 Capital News

MOTORING

Warning thrum of a race curb rumble strip can be heard Acura from B4 corners hold no more surprises.

Like this one coming up, for example.

Stand on the gas down

the straight, wait, wait, and brake hard, downhill into the dip. Blip and downshift into third in preparation for the exit, the gravity of the climb up the other side helping

the brakes to squeeze the speed down by 100 kph or so, the shift in momentum compressing the front wheels for the hard turn-in to the right.

Back on the power

and unwind the wheel, easy, easy, using the whole width of the track. There’s a wriggle as the rear end momentarily breaks loose, the warning thrum of a race curb rumble strip, the

alarming bang of a wheel edging off pavement and the shotgun spray of dirt hitting the wheel well.

But then, whew, there’s the reassuring shudder of the car clawing

back onto the racetrack.

A bit of a close call, but apparently not close enough.

“Try to overdrive the car a little more for the next few laps,” the voice

breaks in over the twoway radio.

You don’t often hear the driving instructor in the lead car advise you to See Acura B7

Motorcraft®

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Refresh your vehicle with these spring offers from Ford.

You can trust the experts who know your Ford best: Genuine Ford Trained Technicians.

For more details and offers, see your Service Advisor or visit us online.

FROM ONLY

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PLUS: STORE YOUR WINTER TIRES FOR AS LOW AS $15 PER CAR TIRE†† AND $20 PER TRUCK TIRE†† PER SEASON. ONLY AT PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS.

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All offers expire April 30, 2011. See Service Advisor for complete details. Applicable taxes and provincial levies not included. Dealer may sell for less.†Ford Protection Plan is only available for non-commercial cars and light trucks. If an eligible Ford, Motorcraft® or Ford-approved part fails due to a defect inmaterial or workmanship, wear out or rust through, it will be replaced at no charge as long as the original purchaser of the part owns the vehicle on which thepart was installed. Labour is covered for the first 12 months or 20,000 km (whichever occurs first) after the date of installation. Emergency brake pads are noteligible under this plan. See Service Advisor for complete details and limitations. ‡‡Excludes emergency brake pads and shoes. Machining or replacement of rotors and drums available at additional cost. ˆBased on a Ford Fusion V6 automatic that has a fuel consumption rating of 10L/100km in combined city/highway driving (properly tuned), a one-year driving distance of 24,000km and $1.02 per litre for gasoline. Improved fuel efficiency and emission reduction levels depend on model, year and condition of vehicle. ‡Applies to single rear wheel vehicles only. ± In order to receive a competitor’s advertised price: (i) tires must be purchased and installed at your participating Ford Dealer; (ii) customer must present thecompetitor’s advertisement (containing the lower price) which must have been printed within 30 days of the sale; and (iii) the tires being purchased must bethe same brand, sidewall, speed and load ratings as shown in the competitive advertisement. Offer only available at participating Ford dealerships. This offeris valid on the cost of the tire only and does not include labour costs, valve stems, mounting, balancing, disposal and taxes. Offer does not apply to advertisedprices in eBay advertisements, by tire wholesalers (including Costco) and online tire retailers, or closeout, special order, discontinued, andclearance/liquidation offers. Limited time offer. Offer may be cancelled or changed at any time without prior notice. See your service advisor. *Applies to Firestone P195/60R15/140582 (meets Focus and Fiesta OE fitment specs) tires. ††Storage term is at the Dealer’s sole discretion, up to a maximum of seven months. This offer may not be combined with any other offer. ¤Coupon value may only be applied towards the future purchase of any services. Coupon value may not be applied toward previous purchases. Coupon valueis in Canadian funds. Taxes payable before $10 Coupon amount is deducted. Other limitations may apply; see Service Advisor for details.

Capital News Friday, April 22, 2011

www.kelownacapnews.com B7

MOTORING Acura from B6

WIN! Enter for your chance to

TLs that started arriving at dealers in mid-March.

Now, lest we get caught up in all this talk of styling refinements and cosmetic changes, we should remember that Acura chose a racetrack to highlight the sum total of the TL’s sports sedan qualities. And, as it turned out, a road course in the rain was the perfect venue to test the 2012 Acura TL SH-AWD’s power and handling abilities.

Towards the end of the day, we held a lapping competition with twoman teams, one lap each with a driver switch.

I paired up with fellow automotive jour-

Rockwater

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fresh from an extensive mid-cycle makeover that refined the exterior looks, added a new multi-clutch six speed automatic transmission, improved noise insulation for a quieter cabin, and tweaked aerodynamics and fuel efficiency while maintaining the TL’s sports sedan reputation for power and handling.

See Acura B8

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But this was Scott Goodyear, one of Canada’s greatest racing drivrers, who along with his co-instructor for the day, Al Unser Jr., represented the most celebrated and closest-fought 1-2 finish in the history of the Indianapolis 500.

The whole point of our exercise under these two noteworthy instructors was to push past the usual point of no return, to where things go awry and the world shifts slightly sideways.

We were there to test the saving graces of the Acura TL SH-AWD. That acronym stands for Super Handling All Wheel Drive, one of those Japanese-constructed names that makes everyone giggle—except the Japanese.

But the only tittering in the TLs on that rainy day would have been nervous laughter as the SH-AWD system continuously corrected our mistakes, straightened our skidding lines and just generally pulled our fat out of the fire.

I asked Scott Goodyear how he would have managed at these speeds in the rain without it?

“Oh, I’d be in the mud,” he said. “You can fight your way through every lap but, with all the rain and puddles on a day like this, eventually a corner would bite you.”

“Yeah, wish we had this on our race cars,” Unser added.

Under normal cruising, the SH-AWD operates benignly with up to 90 per cent of the engine torque rotating the front wheels.

But in hard cornering and under acceleration, up to 70 per cent of available

torque can be directed to the rear wheels to enhance vehicle dynamics.

And, depending on conditions and sensor feedback, all of the engine power channeled to the rear axle can be applied to either of the rear wheels.

Now, the more astute readers out there will know that the SH-AWD system is not exactly new.

So why all the fuss about the 2012 Acura TL? The 2011 TL was a good car. But some customers just couldn’t get past its looks. To put it bluntly, the 2012 Acura TL needed a nose job and a fanny tuck, dialing down the proportions of polarizing elements like “Dynamic Power Plenum”, the shield-like grille mounted on the front of the TL like a giant bottleopener.

It was a fixture that looked fine on the MDX sport Ute, but it was way too overpowering on a sports sedan.

Designers added horizontal elements, reduced some of the more garish cues and, in general, created a more refined exterior.

The cabin is quieter and the interior received some minor trim adjustments along with a long list of other small changes.

More importantly, Acura added a new sixspeed multi-clutch automatic transmission that, along with aerodynamic improvements and engine tweaks, improves fuel efficiency by more than two litres per 100km.

A six-speed manual is still available. There are new wheels, new colours and a new Elite model with new heated/ventilated seats, the first Acura Blind Spot Information (BSI) system and new, bigger 19-inch wheels.

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Push past comfort zone Acura from B7 nalist Mark Hacking, and we ran what we thought was a nice opening time that somehow stood up to the eight teams that followed.

Then our instructors climbed into a car to give us our comeuppance.

Hard as it may be to believe, the final result was: Beintema/Hackingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;2:34 Goodyear/Unserâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;2:36 Rain and the Acura TLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all-wheel-drive system were the equalizers

REVIEWER ROB BEINTEMA (centre), who won a timed lapping session with fellow automotive journalist and co-driver Mark Hacking, accepts congratulations from the prestigious second place runner-up team of Scott Goodyear (left) and Al Unser Jr. CONTRIBUTED

that day.

That and a whole lot of luck.

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www.okanagan.bc.ca/interiorďŹ tnessconference OCRTP 20273

Esthetician Required for busy Clinical Spa In Vernon. Min. 3 years Experience. Enhance Studio (250)-542-8807

Employment

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Employment

Services

Services

Services

Services

Medical/Dental

Trades, Technical

Financial Services

Concrete & Placing

Garden & Lawn

DENTAL RECEPTIONIST, req for mat leave at Kelowna office. Must be career oriented, have outstanding customer service, people skills, and a passion to grow with the team.

Pref will be given to those with CDA and Cleardent experience.

Send resumes to info@swiftdentalexcellence.com.

Millwork Shop in Oyama req’s an exp. sprayer/finisher for ultra high end millwork. Apps must have min 5yrs exp. with polyurethane’s, lacquers and stains. Must be in good physical condition and have good color aptitude. Duties incl. booth and equipment maintenance and coordinating helpers duties. Comp. wages and benefits pkg. Email resume to sawmill@paragonbc.com or fax to: 250-548-3235

DEBT CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM Helping Canadians repay debts, reduce or eliminate interest, regardless of your credit. Steady Income? You may qualify for instant help.

Considering Bankruptcy?

Call 1-877-220-3328 FREE Consultation Government Approved, BBB Member

K.W. CONCRETE - Specializing in Driveways, Sidewalks, Floors,& MORE 250-575-4973

Irrigation/Sprinkler Systems

Did you know...

If you place an ad for 12 insertions, you get a 20% discount.

WEST-WIND Now booking for irrigation start up, repairs & installs. Call 250-860-0025

Employment

Employment

Help Wanted PART-TIME Class 1 driver required. Bring resume to 2696 Kyle Rd. Part-time Payroll and HR position available at AcuTruss Industries. Ceridian (Prism, Insync) experience asset.

2003 - 43rd Street, Vernon, BC, V1T 6K7. Fax 250-5452953 PEACHLAND Liquor Store is looking PT cashier/clerk must be able to work long weekends during summer months.

Must have exp. on till. Must Have “Serving it Right”.

Please apply in person, Hwy 97, Peachland Centre Mall

OfÀce Support ADMINISTRATIVE Assistant Our firm seeks an administrative assistant. Please send resume to: tillpl@msn.com

Sales Assassin Wanted! Visit promarkdesigns.com/jobs for more info.

Professional/ Management

TEMP. P/T Rec. Programmer Hawthorne Park Retirement Community. We are looking for a patient, flexible caring individual who has experience with Demential. RT diploma & Class 4.

Fax resume 250.861.3404 or email com.hp@diversicre.ca

Holistic Veterinary Practice seeks Office/Marketing Manager. Exc Comm. & computer skills essential. Should have exp. in marketing or business management or customer service. Resumes to Britt Mills at millsdvm@gmail.com

Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services Big E’s Bar & Grill is looking for experienced, energetic and reliable PT bartender/server Must have “Serving it Right” to work evenings & weekends Please apply in person Hwy. 97. Peachland Centre Mall.

BIG E ‘s is looking for exper’ed PT Line cook to join our team.

Must be able to work evenings weekends. Apply in person to Hwy97 Peachland Center Mall LOOKING for Servers & Dishwashers, FT/PT. Please apply with resume to 3011 Pandosy Street or 1435 Ellis St. or fax 250-717-1620 SUNSHINE Market Kitchen needs Chefs/Cooks, Day shift FT. Top wages, & Benefits Email Resume to: sunshinemarket@shawbiz.ca

Labourers ARE YOU looking to enjoy your summer while earning an exceptional wage? We are looking for a mature, responsible, experienced person to take care of landscaping duties on a private estate. A background in horticultural/landscaping duties would be beneficial. The estate is located on Kalamalka Lake near Vernon. Please forward resumes to tylerconrad08@gmail.com

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Retail SALES ASSOCIATES req.P/T for Fashion Addition 14+ location at Spall Plaza. Apply in person or Fax resume: 604-514-5918 or email

sharvey@fashionaddition14plus.com

Trades, Technical A well-established Highway, Heavy Civil and Mining Construction Contractor in Southern BC is seeking an experienced Civil Construction Superintendent for a fulltime, year-round position.

You must be a highly motivated, self-starting individual. Responsibilities to include: • The planning and schedul-

•

• •

ing of day to day construction operations including personnel and equipment delegation.

Demonstrate and develop a positive relationship with all staff, owners and subcontractors.

Knowledge of all aspects of WCB and Ministry of Mines Regulations.

Ensure all safety values are met or exceeded.

Please forward Resume in the strictest of confidence to: civilminingcontractor@yahoo.ca Only those short-listed will be contacted.

LABOURER Mon-Fri 7am1pm. $9-$12/hr, .42¢/kms, sm. truck pref’d. bus. insur req’d.

250-768-6773 fax 768-7099.

www.StoneMakersNorth.com Artisans req’d. Will train. Email resume to markilott@stonemakersnorth.com www.StoneMakersNorth.com Concrete flat workers req’d.

Email resumes to markilott@stonemakersnorth.com

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Advertising Sales Representative

The Kelowna Capital News is a community newspaper with a distribution of over 50,000 copies serving the communities of the Central Okanagan every Sunday, Wednesday and Friday.

We are currently looking for an advertising sales representative to look after new business development for our community, daily, online and feature publications. The ideal candidate must be motivated and take the initiative to build relationships to help grow their clients’ business.

You must be able to work well under the pressure of deadlines and be a team player able to drive and increase revenues.

The Kelowna Capital News is part of the Black Press Group, the leading independent newspaper publisher in Canada. If you are interested in a rewarding challenge and would like to be part of a successful team please submit your resume with cover letter to: Karen Hill Publisher, Kelowna Capital News 2495 Enterprise Way Kelowna, BC V1X 7K2 fax: 250-862-5275 email: khill@kelownacapnews.com Closing date for submissions: April 29, 2011

Services

Art/Music/Dancing ESTHER’S MUSIC STUDIO Children, Teens and Adults R.C.M. Piano Repertoire and other styles.

1763 Abbott St 778-478-1031

Mind Body Spirit #1 for a reason. Paradise Massage. Where men come to relax. 778-477-5050 Kelowna AFFORDABLE Swedish Massage. Voted #1 by clients. Linda 250-862-3929.

ASIAN MASSAGE! Peaceful setting, $50hr. Call 250-3173575 BLISS Massage 4 your every need. 10 yrs exp. men only .

Call 4 appt. 250-215-7755 ESCAPE From Stress Massage.

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ESSENTIAL Relaxation Body Sage.Warm Clean Studio conviently located (778)-478-1582 THAI Massage. Totally relax & energize your body & mind.

Open 7 days a week Call 250801-7188

Holistic Health CASE Studies needed. Our students are ready for Manicure, $20, Pedicure, $20, Reflexology, $29. Massage, $29. naturalhealthcollege.com 250868-3114

Massage (Reg Therapist) REFLEXOLOGY. A natural healing art that can improve circulation, relieve stress, headaches, insomnia & many other ailments. It all comes down to your feet. Call Dan for appnt. 250-868-4985

Financial Services REDUCE DEBT by up to 70% Avoid bankruptcy. Free consultation.

BBB accredited.

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Help Wanted

ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS? Relief is only a call away!

Call Anne Hamilton Estate Administrator at 250-979-7190 today, to set up your FREE consultation in Kelowna.

Donna Mihalcheon CA,CIRP KPMG Inc. Trustee in Bankruptcy, #300 -1674 Bertram Street, Kelowna, BC. V1Y 9G4 GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

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

Cleaning Services 1# “CLEAN BY CLEAN” Making U House Proud!

Professional. Reliable.

Competitive Rates 215-1073 BEST Quality Cleaning Prof, reliable, bonded, ins’d. Comm, Strata, Restaurant, Offices, Med/Dental. Call 250-8687224 Fax: 778-477-2668 CASTLES to Shacks. Housecleaning Specialist. Ready to clean for you. Weekly, bimonthly, monthly. Bonded & insured. Environmentally safe products avail. Veterans welcome. 250-769-5866 Experienced Housekeepers have immediate openings available.

Reliable honest cleaners will take as much pride in your home as you do.

The Projects( 250)-808-5389

Computer Services 12/7 A MOBILE COMPUTER TECH. Certified computer technician, virus removal, repairs, upgrades. Let me come to you. 250-717-6520.

12/7 In-Home Repairs. New Systems/Upgrades.

20+yrs Prof. Service. Peter 215-4137

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

For all your concrete services Check us out on our website okanagansconcretespecialist.com

Free Estimates. Government Certified. 250-451-6944

Help Wanted

NEW CAREER Heartland Toyota requires a

PROFESSIONAL DETAILER

Countertops CALL GRANITE PRO for a free in-home estimate. Lots of ref’s. Andy, Jason & Scott, 250-212-8204. Best Prices.

GRANITE SLAB SALE 30% OFF All Kitchens, kitchen counters, bathroom counters, vessel sinks.

150 colors to choose from GREAT QUALITY & SERVICE Open 9-4 Mon-Fri, 10-2 Sat. Showroom: 1115 Gordon Dr. Free Est. 250-870-1577 CUSTOM ROCKCOUNTERS.COM

MIKE’S ELITE CountertopsAll Countertops - Granite, Caesar Stone, Sile Stone, Han Stone, Quartz and Laminate Surfaces. Hundreds of colours to choose from. We also supply and/or install any Tile application. We offer a special every month, call Mike to find out this month’s deal! Please call (250)575-8543, 2392 Dominion Rd., W. Kelowna.

(Mon-Fri 8-4), (Sat 10-2).

REFACE Countertops.

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

Drafting & Design HOUSEPLANS. I guarantee 2 things; Lowest price & your satisfaction. 250-862-9399

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

Electrical ALAN Dignam Electric. Resid/ Comm. Service calls, Reno’s, Upgrades. lic’d, bonded & Insured. Alan 250-808-6595 A&S ELECTRIC. Resid/Comm Wiring. New constr, renov. & service changes. lic’d & bonded. Steve 864-2099 (cont #90929) MJB ELECTRIC Residential & commercial repairs and service work. Data cabling & phone 250-212-5610

Excavating & Drainage LANDSCAPING Projects, sml excavation, bobcat services.

Call Andy 250-801-6336 PAUSCH Equipment Kubota Kx161-3. Excavator day/week /month. Rentals.250-470-8688

Fencing ALL KINDS OF FENCES, 6x8 Cedar panels starting @ $65.

Gates & custom orders, staining 250-491-4622 www.akf.ca CEDAR Panels, Gates, Custom fencing & Decks. Quality Workmanship Repair & Reno’s Josef 250-864-7755.

Floor Refinishing/ Installations DIXON Flooring. Hardwood & Tile. 10yrs exp. Facebook: Dixon Flooring. 250-212-3269 QUALITY Floors layed by Hooksnapped Flooring installation. 250-869-2125 RE-NEW Your Floors, Patios, & Driveways. See ad in Service Directory. (250)-878-0288

Candidates should have: • Detailing experience • Excellent communication skills • Good work ethic • Pride in work • Must have references Heartland Toyota offers: • Great pay plan and benefit package • Prestigious g work environment

Forward resume to john.tate@heartlandtoyota.ca

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

Garden & Lawn M&S LAWN & GARDEN

HEARTLAND

TOYOTA

make things better

www.blackpress.ca

Contractors KSK Framing & Foundations.

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

106 N Broadway Ave, Williams Lake, BC V2G 2X7 Phone: 1-888-879-0937 • Fax: 250-392-2288 Pho www.heartlandtoyota.ca

Power Raking, Mowing, Pruning, Yard Clean-up, General Maintenance, Irrigation, Complete Landscaping, Retainer Walls, Water Features.

Free Estimates Jim 250-861-3693

Call the Capital News 250-763-7114

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

Spring clean-ups, pwr raking, fertilizing, weekly lawn care, res & comm. 250-864-4251.

AERATING, power raking, hedge/shrub pruning, rotatilling, lawn care, mulch & rock etc. Insured. Exp.’d Ace Of Spades. 878-1315, 765-7825 ALLIUM LAWN CARE. Spring Clean-Ups, Weeding. Exp’d & Insured. 250-307-4933 ASPEN LANDSCAPING, irrigation, aerating, pwr raking.

Spring clean-up. No HST. 250317-7773.

CUSTOM Rototilling. Veggie & flower gardens. 250-862-0821 Edging Cedars - buy direct from grower, 6ft.-10 for $200, We deliver, Budget Nurseries, toll free 1-866-498-2189, www.budgetnurseries.com GORDON’S Quality Lawn Care.

Spring Special.12% off aerating/dethatching. 250-863-8935 I WANT TO CUT Your Lawn!

Plain & simple, your lawn needs cutting, and I cut lawns.

I’m asking for your business, and in exchange, you will receive both excellent value and exceptional service, GUARANTEED! Weekly maintenance, power raking, pruning, aerating, spring clean-ups, etc.

Senior’s discounts, all inquiries welcome! 250-878-7283 ...Common Sense Yard Care...

JIM’S MOWING. Same day service. Fully insr’d. Aerating/ Power Raking. 250-310-5467 KELOWNA LAWN & Irrigation. Spring start-up and repairs. Gerry at 250-769-8717 TOP SOIL $20/yd. Compost Mix $35/yd., Ogogrow, Gravel, Rocks, Mulches 250-868-3380

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

Handypersons COMPLETE Handyman service. Free est. Seniors disc., Call 250-317-8348 NEED a hand inside or out from painting to yard work.

250-215-1712, 250-768-5032 TERRY’S Handyman Service.

Indoor/outdoor painting, carpentry, furniture repair, dump runs, No job too small! 250575-4258 or 250-450-6939

Home Improvements ADDITIONS, finished bsmts, kitchen & bth reno’’s, tile, hrwd & laminate flooring. Drywall, painting. Ext/int finishing. Call 250-870-3187 DB CONSTRUCTION Journeyman carpenter offering contract services specializing in concrete formwork for foundations & concrete driveways, Also building decks, garages and siding to suit your needs.

Phone Dan 250 575-2797 DECORATING & want New Art for your walls? Check out my work at: www.paintingsilove.com/artist/sharonduguay All are for sale, very reasonable prices or I will paint your favorite photo, the size you want. shareal@live.ca Call 250-860-2005 before 8pm PARADISE Interior & Exterior paradisevalleycontracting.com.

Call Rob (250)-859-2787 WELL BUILT CONSTRUCTION

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

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

Kitchen Cabinets MARYANNE’S Kitchen. Baths, coutertops. Free measure & design. Ref’s. 250-317-7523

Landscaping

Did you know...

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

Call the Capital News 250-763-7114

#1 STOP FOR ROCKS. www.bcrocks.com.

Please call 250-862-0862 DIGGINOLES N SHIFTINSTUFF. Pickup & delivery service. Rubbish & recycling removed. Landscape, building supplies & Hay delivered, small equipment transferred.

Yes we work weekends!! www.digginoles.com or Ph: Ian 250-864-2339 Edging Cedars - buy direct from grower, 6ft.-10 for $200, We deliver, Budget Nurseries, toll free 1-866-498-2189, www.budgetnurseries.com GLM Landscaping & Irrigation 12% Discount!!! Custom landscaping 250-864-5450 OGOGROW / GLENGROW. $25/ yard. Skyhigh Disposal.

Call 250-808-0733

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

Misc Services ALL KINDS OF FENCES, 6x8 Cedar panels starting @ $65.

Gates & custom orders, stainning,250-491-4622www.akf.ca

Moving & Storage

✔

AAA Best Rates Moving $59+.

“Why Pay More” Short/Long Distance.

Free Est. Res/Comm, 861-3400 FAMILY Movers. Moving?

Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance trips. Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250-493-2687 JOE’S MOVING.reasble rates fully equip’d trucks, local-long dist, no job too small470-8194 NORTH END Moving Service Local/Long Distance. Free Estimates 250-470-9498

Painting & Decorating 100% AFFORDABLE Painting Exp, quality. Int Paint/ceilings.

Winter Specials. Terry 8639830 or 768-1098 110% P&D Painting serving Western Canada for 32 years.

Clean quality work at reasonable rates. Free estimatesDerek 250-769-9068 DALE’S PAINTING Service.

Painting Kelowna a better place since 1982.

862-9333 ELITE Trade Painting. Int, ext, comm. (FREE EST). A name you will come to trust. (250)808-3626 PAINTING Done Right Over 30 Years Experience.

Phone Rick (250)765-1813

Plumbing DREGER MECH. Plumbing, Gasfitting, comm/res & reno, ins’d, 24hr. Call 250-575-5878.

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

Pressure Washing CASCADE Mobile Pressure Washing. Windows & Gutters Cleaning. (250)300-0717 OKANAGAN Pressure Washing. Commercial/ Residential.

Fully insured. 14 years exp.

Call Dave at 250-491-1336

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Friday, April 22, 2011 Capital News

Sales & Service Directory CONCRETE

CONTRACTORS

O NC R E T W. C K. SPECIALIZING E IN DRIVEWAYS, SIDEWALKS, FLOORS, STAIRS, RETAINING WALLS AND REPAIRS

FREE ESTIMATES CALL KEVIN

250-575-4973

Licensed & Insured

765-6898 In business since 1989

EXCAVATION PAUSCH

EQUIPMENT LTD.

Shop & Mobile Heavy Equipment Repairs, Sales & Rentals

ELECTRICAL

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

Hooksnapped Flooring Installations

RE-NEW YOU’RE FLOORS PATIO & DRIVEWAY Professionally Cleaned & Sealed

288B Campion St, Kelowna, BC pausch.equipment@shawcable.com • C 250-470-8688 www.pauschheavyequipment.com • F 250-491-9368

HANDYMAN

HEATING

HOME IMPROVEMENT

COMPLETE HANDYMAN SERVICES

SOMMERFELD HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

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

Repairs, Renovations, Maintenance, Carpentry, Drywall,

Painting, Carpet, Tile, Plumbing, Yard Cleanup,

Rubbish Removal, Gutters & Windows Cleaning

FREE ESTIMATES

Senior Discount •Satisfaction Guaranteed

250.317.8348

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

Call Wayne (250) 215-6767

250.863.8935

SAME DAY SERVICE FULLY INSURED FREE ESTIMATES

Lawn Maintenance, Yard Clean-Ups, Pruning/Hedges, Gardening, Gutters, Rubbish Removal, Odd Jobs BOOK YOUR HOLIDAY CUT NOW!

Call 310-JIMS(5467) www.jimsmowing.ca

PAINTING ELITE TRADE PAINTING

Interior - Exterior (FREE ESTIMATES) Fully insured and WCB

“ONE ROOM, OR YOUR WHOLE CASTLE”

DALE’S

PAINTING SERVICE

862-9333

250-808-3626

PAINTING KELOWNA A BETTER PLACE SINCE 1982

ROOFING

RUBBISH REMOVAL

RYDER ROOFING LTD. Free estimates, senior discounts, member of B.B.B. Fully insured, WCB coverage. All types of shingle roofing & torch on roofing systems.

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

250-765-3191

Pager 250-861-0303

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

FEATURING

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

250-863-4418

Slate, Ceramic, Vinyl, Linoleum, Cork, Concrete, Aggregate, etc.

Epoxy Your Garage Floor

Ask about our spring specials

(12 colors to choose)

250-878-0288

Call 250-870-3187

MAINTENANCE SERVICE

LAWN & GARDEN

Dethatching, Aerating, Hedge & Tree Trimming. Full maintenance services.

RESIDENTIAL / COMMERCIAL Free Estimates

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

HANDS FREE MAINTENANCE Top Soil, Natures Gold Gravel Sand, Bobcat Service, Rubbish Removal *Window Cleaning Jason 250-718-2963

Dixon Flooring Hardwood & Tile

10+ years experience Quality work at competitive prices, free estimates, pictures on facebook.

250-212-3269

IRRIGATION/ SPRINKLER WEST-WIND IRRIGATION

We are now taking bookings for irrigation startups & repairs. We also offer free estimates on irrigation installations or major alterations.

Call West-Wind Irrigation Ltd.

at 250-860-0025

RED LINE MARINES MOBILE SERVICES • Tune-Ups • Summer/Winterizing • Seaworthies • Oil & Fluid Changes All Repairs Completed by Certified Technicians Insured and Licensed•Over 14 yrs. Experience

250-869-7091

redlinemarineservices@gmail.com

KOSKI PLUMBING, HEATING & GAS FITTING

CASCADE MOBILE PROPERTY SERVICES

SOUND/ DVD/TV KELOWNA DIGITRONICS

Electronics Authorized Service Centre Plasma, LCD, 3D TV & Audio.

250-763-8366

250-212-5610 LIC#50231

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

Joe (250) 550-6208

bearpawearthworks@telus.net

Kelowna Gutter Cleaning & Repair

We install, service, & repair all makes of doors & openers.

FREE ESTIMATES • INSURANCE CLAIMS • SENIOR DISCOUNTS Call Mon.-Fri. 8-4:30 pm

• Fix leaks • 20 years. experience • Fascia soffit repairs • Downpipes • Re-Slope

OVERHEAD DOORS

250-878-2911

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

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

Kitchen cabinets & vanity refacing.

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

TILE SETTER

Custom tile setting.

Travertine, marble, granite & ceramic.

Decks, kitchen, baths.

Guaranteed work.

Call 250-870-1009

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

North End Moving Services

Local or Long Distance Polite & Professional

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

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

250-718-8879

LANDSCAPING ASPEN LANDSCAPING LTD

GLM ENTERPRISES

NO HST

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

Book now for landscape projects, retaining walls, pruning, spring cleanup, irrigation repair & installation.

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

WE PAY THE HST

CALL 250-864-5450

glmenterprises@rogers.blackberry.net

PAINTING

MOVING Joe’s Moving Service “The Professionals”

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

AFFORDABLE PAINTING

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

RENOVATIONS Deck & Rail Kelowna

Serving the Okanagan 14 yrs.

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

Free Estimates

250-878-2483

www.kelownadeckandrail.com

EXPERIENCED CRAFTSMEN QUALITY WORKMANSHIP

• Bath Remodels • Decks • Drywall

• Kitchen Remodels • Painting • Plumbing

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

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

Get featured in the Sales & Service Directory, call classifieds to book your spot.

250-763-7114

SERVICE YOU CAN TRUST

MEMBER

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

TRUCK/ BULL DOZING

TILING Artistic Ceramics.

250.718.6718

KITCHEN CABINETS

EARTHWORKS LTD.

Trucking, Excavating, Bobcat, Residential

ABC

MARINE SERVICES

PRESSURE WASHING

Call Troy, 250-718-0209

RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL SERVICE UPGRADES & REPAIRS

TREMBLAY’S EXCAVATING LTD.

GARAGE DOOR GUTTER & SERVICES DOWNSPOUTS

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

MJB ELECTRICAL LTD.

(cont#90929)

FLOORING We install quality laminate, carpet, lino & much more.

Need product? Call Jeff 250-869-2125

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

A & S Electric

EXCAVATION

Licensed, Bonded & Insured

Independently Owned and Locally Operated

WELDING

Neighborhood Trucking & Delivery

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

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

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

250-863-4418

FEATURING

RED LINE MARINES MOBILE SERVICES • Tune-Ups • Seaworthies

• Summer/Winterizing • Oil & Fluid Changes

All Repairs Completed by Certified Technicians Insured and Licensed Over 14 yrs. Experience

250-869-7091

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Pets

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Furniture

Misc. Wanted

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GERMAN MASTER ROOFER. Over 30yrs exp. on all kinds of roofs. New Reroof & Repair.

Tradesman + Best price Warranty. Free estimate. Call Steffen, 250-863-8224 Master & Visa.Card www.teamgerman.com.

JOE’s Roofing. Repairs, Reroof. Why pay big price for small jobs? Joe, 250-859-7026 RYDER ROOFING LTD. Free est, ‘From a hole in your roof to a whole new roof.’ 250-7653191.

TERRY’S Roofing. Tar & Gravel repairs, re-roofs & new, specialize in torch on. Call 250-718-5429

Basset Hound Puppies, ready May 21, vet checked, 1st shots, $600 (250)833-4081 PUPPY Tails Daycare & Boarding. 250-878-0931 PUREBRED Standard size Poodle Puppies For Sale. Very Smart & Affectionate. 250768-7869, 250-470-2422 WOLF HYBRID Cubs ready now. Sun Valley Wolf Kennels

2YR OLD Hotpoint Washer $250. (250)860-8127.

ANTIQUE To MODERN Home Furnishings for all Budgets & Tastes. Come to OK Estates Furniture and More. 3292 HWY 97N (beside Sheepskin Boutique) Tue-Sat, 11-5. 250807-7775 okestates.ca

IM a private buyer/collector of 1950’s, 60’s and older 10¢, 25¢, 50¢ & $1. I want to buy lots! All conditions! US & Canadian. Todd 250-864-3521 OLD Chandeliers/crystal drops wardrobes, wicker, dressers, strg cupboards. 250-860-4674 STACKED Washer & Dryer in good working order (778)4782110, or (778)-478-6672

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

855 MISSION SPRINGS

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

✔✔✔ LARRY’S LITTLE DUMPER

We haul little loads of anything, landscaping materials, & Junk to the dump. 250-7181114 DIGGINOLES N SHIFTINSTUFF. Pickup & delivery service. Rubbish & recycling removed. Landscape, building supplies & Hay delivered, small equipment transferred.

Yes we work weekends!! www.digginoles.com or Ph: Ian 250-864-2339

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

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

Sound / DVD / TV KELOWNA DIGITRONICS. Electronics Authorized Service Centre. Plasma, LCD, 3D TV & Audio. 250-763-8366

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

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

Tiling TILE Setter. Artistic Ceramics.

Custom tile setting. Call 250870-1009

Tree Services 1-1-1- All Exterior Hedge & Tree Specialist. Downsizing, pruning, artistic shaping & removing of hedges & trees. Ins. Call Dave, 250-212-1716 ROB’S Tree Care Ltd 1975.

For all your tree care needs.

Ins. & Cert. WCB. 212-8656

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

Window Cleaning Hands Free Maintenance.

Window, gutters, yard maint, pressure wash. 250-718-2963

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay Good quality hay, alfalfa grass mix, heavy square bales, barn stored. 542-9419 or 309-5956 HAY FOR SALE; Grass or Grass Alfalfa mix, Round bales $70 each, approx.

800lbs, delivery avail. on larger orders, also Silege bales or Feeder hay. 250-838-6630 *HAY-SALES-GUARANTEED Quality Grass, Alfalfa, Mixed square bales, round bales & Silage bales. Delivery avail.

(250)804-6081,(250)833-6763.

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

www.sunvalleywolfkennels.com 250-765-4996 Kelowna, BC

Merchandise for Sale

QUEEN Size Bed, very comfortable, $350. 250-764-8843 Stress Free Blue Leather Recliner with matching Stool Great shape. $225 SUPER Comfy Blue Leather Palliser Recliner Excellent shape $225 (778)478-0441

$400 & Under 6PCE bedroom suite, $350.

250-861-4676

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Pumps Vacuum, + water, Truck, Van, motorcycles, Stainless steel tanks, windmill, 24’ Ibeams, 30’ heavy steel poles, welder metal shear & brake. Doors, windows, chainsaw etc.& Insulated panels. 18161 Commonage Rd., Lake Country Quality Patio Covers @ reasonable prices. www.glaluminumpatiocovers.com Steel Buildings 20x24, 100x100 - Others. Get a bargain, Buy Now! Not available Later. Prices on the Move w w w. s u n w a r d s t e e l . c o m Source# 07P 800-964-8335

$100 & Under (12)TRAILER RAFTER, 11.5’, $10. 250-860-8127.

27” TV, $60 obo. 250-8608127.

2 Lamps, $40. 860-8127.

2 white marble table lamps, with white shades. $75 obo (250)861-4058 ASSORTED MIRRORS. 6’X3’ with frame, beautiful, must see. $65. 250-860-8127.

BED, double $100. (250)8608127 BED, single $100. (250)8608127 CARPET, 13X16, $100. Assorted colors & sizes. Call 860-8127.

Coffee table, $50. 250-8608127 DOUBLE bed Set, Hardly used, $100. 250-861-4676 LIVING Room recliner chair $100. 250-860-8127.

Night table, $75. 250-8608127 NIGHT tables, 2, $75/both.

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$200 & Under ASSORTED DRESSER, lrge, w/mirror, hard wood, $155 obo. (250)860-8127 BEAUTIFUL Designer loveseat, $250. 250-764-8843 BED, King, $200. 250-8608127 BED, Queen, $155. (250)8608127 Easy Level Equalizing Hitch & Accessories. Never used. $150 Firm. (250)717-1331 GARAGE Doors 8’ x 7’ $150 each (250)765-6064, or (250)469-1331 Patio Set- white, 4 High back foam filled cushion chairs with glass top $150 (250)861-4058 STOVE 24”, 30”, white, $140.

250-860-8127.

TABLE & CHAIRS (4) h/wood oak, 2 ext, $175. 860-8127

FRIDGE, 32”W, 67L, bottom freezer, as new & stove, $500.

(250)860-8127.

New Beige Loveseat (778)478-7805

$365

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Firearms

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Food Products Naturally grown BEEF, approx 250lbs sides, no additives, $2.65/lbs cwf. 250546-6494

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FREE horse manure. Dilworth area. You load or we load. Call 250-762-4600 FREE PACKING BOXES ALL SIZES. YOU PICKUP.(778)478-7805 FREE Pick-up of used bicycles that you no longer want. Ok if need repair 604-800-2104 FREE P/U- Appliances, Rads, Batteries, Old machinery, vehicles. Harley 778-821-1317 WE will pick up & recycle your wire pipes, & aluminum windows, from reno’s, batteries etc.too.(250)717-0581

Fruit & Vegetables BLACK CURRANT PLANTS, mildew resistant $10/each.

250-542-1032

Office Desk, 60” wide by 30”.

Has 2 drawers, one is a file drawer. Red maple. Good condition. $95. Microfibre black sofa (leather look) that folds down into a bed. Measures approx. 71” long by 39” wide.

Two months old. $200 new will take best offer. 250-765-7811.

Garden Equipment Screened Top Soil/ Manure mix available for pick up or can arrange delivery $10.00 per yd. Please Call 250-2587480 Will consider discount on multiple bulk loads

Heavy Duty Machinery 2004 Cat skid steer, model 216. 930 hours, comes with bucket & blade. 1 owner, well maintained. Contact Darrin at 250-545-3235 ext 108 A-**Special** 53’ insulated makes Great Shop! Only $7200 freight included! And 40’HC $2800. No Rust! STEEL SHIPPING Containers/Bridges 20’40’45’53’ Used/Damaged Semi Trailers for Hiway & storage.Delivery BC and AB Call 24 hrs 1-866-528-7108 www.rtccontainer.com

Medical Supplies SHOPRIDER Scooters & Power Chairs, Lift Chairs, Walkers & ramps, new & used. www.okmobilityscootersplus.ca Shoprider Dealer, Kelowna: 250-764-7757, Vernon: 250542-3745, Toll free: 1-888-5423745, Wheelchair Multilift, load 750 lbs.New $3500. used once, sell $2000.obo 250-260-4022

Misc. for Sale 1x4 Cedar T/G plained 5’ Long $1 per board, approx. 500 boards to lift. John Deere backhoe bucket w/grapel, excellent condition, $2500.

(2) 150 Gal. alum. fuel tanks, freight liner. 250-545-4653

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Up to 50% off summer ware plus .99¢ offers. Moms the Word 187 Hwy 33E past Rutland Rd 765-3422 V/S MC DD. BRAND new 5 stage reverse osmosis water filtration system. Retail price: $795. Now: $250. Call 250-863-1544 FAR-INFRARED SAUNAS Spring Blow out Demos starting at $549. Free del., setup try. Kelowna. 1-888-239-9999 www.SOLARUSsauna.com

FREE REMOVAL of all unwanted vehicles & metals.

No vehicle or metal too big.

250-351-9666 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com

Musical Instruments MOIR Pianos. New & Used Grand & Upright Pianos. Call Richard Moir 250-764-8800 PIANO SALE, blow-out prices on used grands, uprights, serviced, tuned and delivered.

Call Kamloops: 250-319-4062, Kelowna: 250-869-0819, Toll Free 1-800-663-5183.

Sporting Goods HOCKEY Fans. Selling collection. A lot of Canuck items, Stars of the past, Jersey’s, Sticks, Framed Pictures. Call Steve, 250-868-8886 NEED OLD BASEBALL GLOVES, BATS, BALL EQUIPMENT TO BE GIVEN TO KIDS IN PHILIPPINES Ball Coach moving to Philippines.

These people are very humble as I was there for 110 days teaching English.

Drop off at Creative Trophies & Gifts 108-1755 Springfield Attn: Julian or Jessica OR Sports Excellence 2-310 Banks Rd attn: Bill Martinson OR Call Steve at 250-860-4238 for pick up.

PENTICTON GUN SHOW: A Big Thank You to all attendees, supporters & organizers of this past weekends’ gunshow from The Best Little Gunshop Around Weber & Markin 4-1691 Powick Rd, Kel. Easter Week Business Hours: Tues-Sat incl Good Friday, 10-6. 250-762-7575.

Real Estate Acreage for Sale 149 Acres in Joe Rich, 15 min drive East of town. 3bd cabin, mature timber, fronts Mission Creek. $695,000. David Jurome, MacDonald Realty, 250862-1888 160 Acres in Oyama, panoramic lakeviews, has shale rock quarry, take trades/carry financing. $1,450,000. David Jurome, MacDonald Realty, 250-862-1888 3 Acres, Whitevale Area, Lumby. Flat, trees, drilled well, gas/hydro to driveway. Price $230,000.00 + HST OBO. 250-547-6932.

5 1/2 ac. $89,900. 11.80 ac, c/w cabin, two 10.94 ac build lots for Pics email selkirk8@telus.net Arrow Lakes area. 250269-7328. Financing avail.

Garage Sales

APARTMENTS For Rent.

CONDO QUALITY. Landlord on site. New units, all appliances. includes washer & dryer. Fireplace in some units.Downtown, Lake Country. Very Large suites. Rents start $1050 Some have lofts, 2 balconies, UG parking incl’d. Walking distance to shopping. Fitness rm. Closer to UBC than Kelowna. Call Leigh Ann 250-878-7700 COLLEGE Area Hawthorn Park 2bdrm 2bath 55+. UG parking swimming exercise classes avail. NS $1200 + utils. Sandy 250-765-7269 DELUXE 4th floor 740sq.ft.

1 bdrm Fr, DW, W/D ,A/C, UG parking, storage. Assessed Value $194,100, will sell for $184,100. (250)763-4264 HOLLYWOOD Station, 1182 sq’, 2bd, 2bth, 2 ug prking, SS, tile, many upgrades. $244, 500. $10,000 down. Balance mortgage for 5yrs at 4%. $1038.31/mo. 250-762-3966 THINKING OF SELLING? For a confidential, no obligation, free market evaluation of your property call Mark Jontz, Royal Lepage 250-762-9446 or 250-860-1100 anytime.

Claims GOLD $1450.00/oz. 5 placer claims for sale on Rock Creek BC. $5000/cell. Approx 50 acres square. $20,000/whole string of placer cells. 1.5hrs from Kelowna. 250-801-2799

Duplex/4 Plex $559,000. Rutland. Just listed.

SxS Duplex w/suites. MLS Ken Dempsey, Remax, 250717-5000 kdempsey@silk.net DUPLEX FOR SALE! 4 bdrm, 3bth, downtown, big lot size, recently renovated, good mortgage helper, close to hospital & all other ammenities. $379,000 Msg 250-979-0250.

For Sale By Owner 4 Acre Property in North Glenmore, Kelowna. Shop. 2bdrm House with 2bdrm suite down.

Close to future Vintage Resort.

Good Potential. $650,000 For Appointment (250)766-1359 REDUCED PRICE to $252,500 OWN THE LAND.

CRESENT

Offered at $579,900

LOCATION LOCATION...........

Exceptional executive family home in Mission Springs neighborhood Walk to schools, Beach, H2O and Greenway. Completely renovated including granite in the custom designed kitchen, travertine marble in the spacious master en suite and much more. Approx.

2,600 sq.ft. Mature yard.

Agents Welcomed 250-861-8856

By Appointment Only DUPLEX FOR SALE! 4 bdrm, 3bth, downtown, big lot size, recently renovated, good mortgage helper, close to hospital & all other ammenities. $379,000. Msg 250-979-0250.

GLENMORE RANCHER Blondeaux Cres. Spacious.

Bright. Updated 2400sq’ 1level home. 3bd, 3bth Floor to ceiling stone fireplace, hardwood floors, oak cabinets, large pantry stainless steel, gas cooktop & hood fan.

20x24 media room w/ fireplace. Private 100 ft yard w/pavers, deck, pond.

Mint cond w/lots of extras

$575,000 250-860-2027

OPEN HOUSE APRIL 23 & 24 12pm-3pm 1 Acre Flat Hobby Farm & Market Garden 141ft. x 300ft.

1630 RUTLAND RD. 2200 sq.ft Up/Down.

2bdrm 1bath, Attached Double Garage On Sewer

$657,500

(250)765-2740

Moduline Home. 2 bdrm, 2 full bth, gas fireplace, 45+, 2 small pets under 15”, CA, side deck, 10X18 rear deck, strata fee- $35/mo. Insulated 12X32 garage w/work bench & Lrg storage in rear.

Call 250-769-6446.

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Houses For Sale $287,000 Affordable Retirement Rancher. Hrdwd, tile Sky light nicely updated. MLS Ken Dempsey Remax 717-5000

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GLENMORE. Garage Sale. 8 am Saturday. 239 Glenpark Drive. Household items, some furniture, etc.

GLENROSA. Huge family garage sale, everything for sale incl boat, dunebuggy, minivan, Harley Davidson golf cart, high end womens clothing, antiques & much more! Sat. April 23, 8-3. 3680 Glengarry Rd. W.Kelowna Sat April 23 8am2pm. 2220 Shannon Ridge Dr.Multi Family Hshld & more!

RUTLAND. Everything Must Go! Desk sewing machine, bicycle, love seats, lazy boy, tools, wood, etc. 525 McDonald Rd. Saturday Only. 7-2 S. KEL. Garage Sale. 1790 KLO Rd at Williams Automotive. Sat April 23, 8-4. Yard maintenance equip & household products.

W/Bank 3420 Old Okanagan Hwy. April 23. Estethics; dryer, chair, sz 12 clths/ sz 9 shoes, misc tools, fabric & home furn.

WESTSIDE. 4 day garage sale Fri-Mon. 159 Heldon Crt. (Off Westside Rd.) Garden tools, patio furniture, corded & cordless tools, air tools, 2 compressors, 3 bikes, assorted hand tools, pressure washer, indoor plants, leather ottomans. etc. 250-769-0882

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Houses For Sale

Apt/Condo for Rent

$165,000 2bdrm Holiday Park Resort Home with Lot, pools, gym, golf. #783-415 Commonwealth Rd. MLS Ken Dempsey Remax. 717-5000 $339,900. North Kelowna. In ground Pool! 3bd, full bsmt.

Hurry, Quick Sale! Dave W. Royal Lepage 250-878-9795 $374,000 Belgo Elem.school Area 3 bdrm on Main Full bsmnt gar,Rv prking MLS Ken Demsey Remax 717-5000 $445.000 Glenmore .35 acre fenced lot det. shop RV prking 4bdrm + den updated home 2422 Longhill Rd. MLS Ken Dempsey Remax 717-5000 COURT ORDERED SALE. 3Bdrm+den Family Home. 2 baths, lrg fenced yard, garage, Nice area.$315,000 Lloyd 250215-5607 MacDonald Realty DISTRESS Sale. 3bd House on 2.5 acres with 1200sq’ shop. $339,900. Lloyd, McDonald Realty. 250-215-5607 MORTGAGES LOW RATES. 5YR. 3.94% VARIABLE 2.25% Trish at 250-470-8324 THINKING OF SELLING? For a confidential, no obligation, free market evaluation of your property call Mark Jontz, Royal Lepage 250-762-9446 or 250-860-1100 anytime.

Mobile Homes & Parks ✰

Show Homes at 1680 Ross Rd. www.accenthomes.ca Accent Homes (250)-769-6614 THOUSANDS IN OPTIONS FREE!!

Canada’s largest builder, SRI Homes are offering unbelievable discounts.

Call or visit Lake Country Modular Homes Inc., conveniently located next to SRI’s Winfield Factory. Custom designs, factory tours, expert advice & service. Call Alan or Robert toll free at 1-866-7662214 www.LCMhomes.com WHOLESALE FACTORY DIRECT. Manufactured, Modular & Park models.

Tremendous savings. Luxurious 1512 sq. ft home including delivery and installation only $ 109,950. Many other plans available.

The Home Boys 877-976-3737 509-4819830 or www.hbmodular.com

Mortgages Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations.

Call 1888-711-8818 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca

Townhouses OPEN House. Sat April 23, 12-1:30. 10-180 McCurdy Rd. Vacant, 3bd +den, 2165sq’, 3.5bth, gas fireplace, CA. $339,000. David Jurome, MacDonald Realty, 250-862-1888

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 2Bd 2ba Furn’d luxury top flr Scenic Lakeview Lower Mission Kelowna. BC. Hrdwd flrs FP., SS.appls .Granite C.tops UG. sec. prkng. Storage gym Short walk to Gyro Beach & Mateo. Long term Avail.

Immed. $1595 + utils. Neville 250-762-3445, 250-826-1054 2BD Top flr. Steps to Superstore. Close to all amens, NS NP. $850/mo. 250-769-2099 BELGO AREA, Rutland Rd. South. 2bd, $900 hydro, f/s, NO PETS, bus route, Avail. now. 250-491-3345, 869-9788

BROCKTON MANOR.

2bd, starting @ $850 incl. parking & utilities.

1Bdrm, starting @ $700 (250)-860-5220 CASA LOMA, 5min to DT & hospital.New 1 bdrm, Lake view, insuite lndry, SS appl’s. $750/mo. 250-863-9002 COSTCO AREA. 3BD, 2bth, $1450/mo + hydro, ug prking avail, $30/stall. NP. Avail May 1 250-869-9788 RUTLAND. 55+ 2bd, 1.5bth condo, 4th flr, elevators, ug prking. Avail May 1. $995 + DD. Jim at 1-780-226-8652

FAIRLANE CRT.

Close to shopping & bus route, 2BD APARTMENT Heat & hot water incl.

New adjustable rates.

Call (250)-860-4836 MILL CREEK ESTATES 1590/1588 Spall Rd.

Premiere Rental Complex in Kelowna. Different Floor Plans Available Close to Shopping / Restaurants.

Call for Availability.

Affordable rental amounts.

(250)-860-4836 or email: millcreekestates@shaw.ca

MISSIONS MEADOW Condo for rent. Casorso Road 2 Bd, 2 bth, 5 appl, 2 prkg, a/c, fireplace, gym room & lounge, Close OK College & lake. N/S, N/P. Avail now. $1300/mo.

403-938-1084 RENT or lease. 2 Bdrm + den, FP, priv terrace, balc. 6 appls, 1250sqft. Gym, guest suite, strg, 2 sec u/g prkng. DD, NP, NS, $1300mo. Avail Immed.1800-894-0554 RUTLAND 55+ 2 bdrm 2 bath UG parking, Storage & 6appls. $975 (250)764-7786 RUTLAND: THUNDERBIRD EVERGREEN APTS. 435/395 Franklyn Road 1 & 2 bdrm suites, 3/appls, AC, drapes, walk-in storage, u/g secure parking, hot water included. Laundry facilities on site. Close to excellent shopping, major bus routes (excellent bus service to all campuses, Orchard Park Mall & downtown), theaters, medical facilities & restaurants.

250-762-5932 for appointment to view West Kelowna 2bdrm 2 bath top Flr lakeview Upgraded Granite. SS all appls etc. secure prking all amenties.$1390 Incl utils. 250-859-1300 Ed Virtual tour okbccondos.com/brown1406.html WILLOW PARK MANOR. 270 Aurora Cres 239 Hollywood Rd. S 1 & 2bd units S Next door to the full service Willow Park Shopping Center S Free parking S Resident manager 250-763-3654 APARTMENTS FOR RENT in Granada Gardens for Mar.1 & beyond, ranging from $800-$850/mo 250-766-4528, 250-718-0881

Commercial/ Industrial 1/2 - 4 acre serviced, fenced industrial lots for lease. Light, heavy or industrial use including auto wrecker & storage.

7000sq’ serviced coverall shelter for storage or workspace or build to suit. Westbank Industrial Park. 250-769-7424 3100 sqft unit #3-690McCurdy Rd. Warehouse shop office for lease. Rick 250-770-0903 HWY Front avail at 1694 Ross Rd Ship/rec doors, prking C1 2000sqft. $2500 TN. 769-6614 NEW 1521sq’ bare, $1300/mo.

New 1752sq’, $1500/mo. 2543 Jiliann Rd West Kelowna. Call 250-317-1900

Duplex / 4 Plex 2Bdrm Upstairs Quiet For rent $900 Available Now 250-7631558,or 250-575-8154 2BD SxS duplex in DT area.

New appl, CA, WD, sorry NP. $1200 utils incl. Call 250-8266659 4BD & 2bd, 3 full bth, 6appl, garage, all windows blinds.

March 1. NP. (250)860-8583 501 Hein Rd., 2bdrm, very clean, w/d, f/s, carport $950 +util., 505 Hein Rd 2 bd also $900/mo 250-317-8844 AFFORDABLE 2Bd End Units. Split level x3, balcony 4/5-appls.

Rutland, Near. school/shop/parks. Extra Sunny Lrg fenced yard prking water incl’d $895, $925. NS. 1250-542-1862. 250-260-8518 Avail. May 1st 2bd. .SxS nr.

Capri Mall Area 1000sq.ft. f/s w/d, NP. $800. 250-862-1525 KEL N., near DT, CLEAN, 1200sq’ newer 2bd+den/study/ strg rm, shared laundry, 1bth, appls, AC, prking, $1150 + util.

NS, NP, DD. 250-868-7677

Friday, April 22, 2011 Capital News

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Duplex / 4 Plex

RV Pads

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Auto Financing

OLD Glenmore. 3bd, 2ba, FP, ensuite lndry, nr amens now/ May.1, $1180 250-763-7869 RUTLAND- 4bd, 2.5 baths, across from Shopping, close to schools, $1350/mo. Avail May 1. 250-317-0475

Mobile Homes & Pads WESTSIDE ROAD, Nancee Way Village, new, 1 bdrm + den, 1 bath, large deck, 6 appliances, air conditioning, NS, NP, $1,000+ util, avail immediately, 250-768-2978

Homes for Rent 2BD, 2bth, Furn. or not. Garden & pets ok. 1.5 hrs East of Kel. $750+ Utils. Avail May 1.

250-446-2076 2BD on farm June 1 5appl, req help 8-10am 4 morns/wk.S.Kel email: rent2290@shaw.ca 3BD House, garage, garden, new decor, 6appl, $1500. 2bd, $1250. NS. 250-861-5757 3BDRM, Central Locationclose to everything, NS, NP, $1200/mo. 250-470-7291 3 BED, 1 BATH, renovated upper level of house. sep. w/d. lge. yard. n/s, n/p. 1350/mth + util. Avail. May 1. Call Jenn 250 764 6240.

Beautiful new home for rent in Winfield, 3bdrm +den, 2bath, f/p, w/d, f/s, a/c, ns, np, $1675 util/incl. 250-550-4096 FULL House w/Bsmt suite ($850), 5bdrm, 3bath, Glenmore area. $2200+ utils.

(250)-717-3010, or 469-2322 HOSPITAL area, 3bd, upper level. Close to amen, creek, buses. $1200 + approx $100 utils. 250-868-9059 MAGIC ESTATES. Kelowna1 Bdrm, $800/mo utils incl.

Priv. entrance, w/d, Micro, F/S, wireless internet. Avail. Now. 250-215-0162.

NO STRINGS ATTACHED! If we told you there’s a $45K non-repayable grant for a down payment on a brand new home, wouldn’t you want to, know more? If you can make mortgage pymts but haven’t been able to save a down payment, find out about Project Build II Attainable Housing program.

Contact Gino Dal Ponte at 250.317. 2707 or info@thepropertysource.ca RUTLAND- 3bdrm, 2baths, nr school/bus Very nice quiet neighborhood Avail. Immed.

NP,NS $1400/mo + utils. Call 250-317-1672, 250-863-5616 SMITH CREEK, 4 bdrm, 3 full baths, approx 3000sq’, all appl, $2200. Prefer lease. NP. NS. Ref’s. Noel 250-452-6635.

WESTIDE area, very private, 2860 Scharf Rd. 3bd House, 1.5bth, May 1. $1100. Call (250)-768-5768 WOOD Lk. View 3bdrm 2bath 3levels, strg, crprt $1200+utils.

Pets negot. (250)766-4322 3BD 2Ba 5Appl Gar Patio $1200 OR 4Bd 3Ba 5Appl Den Deck DblGar $1750- 250-8601961 www.cdnhomefinders.ca

Office/Retail 830sq’ street lvl Office/Retail space w/washroom. Excl DT loc., 500 blk Lawrence Ave. 250-769-7281 eves

Room & Board Furn. Room with TV, cable, A/C. working person /student/ active senior. (250)491-7657

Rooms for Rent 1Bdrm New, $410 Incl’s wireless net, & cable. NS ND. NP. 250-491-1077, 575-5070 All Comforts of Home, furn. rooms/suites DT. wireless int. cbl. WD.fr $450. 250-861-5757 RUTLAND. 1bd $400 all utils incl, w/d, cbl. For working person. NS, NP, near bus stop.

250-862-9749, 250-575-9109.

RUTLAND furnished room for working man, 30+, livingroom, TV, kitchen, laundry, utils incl, $500+DD. Call 250-215-1561 MODERN Furn’d. bdrm. all cbl/utils. incl’d., $450mo. $475. Call 250-317-2546

RV Pads ACRES R.V. SITES Fully serviced c/w Wi Fi & Cable SPECIAL: Winter rates all Summer!!

“Out of town but in town” Ph. (250) 765-2580

FARM COUNTRY RV PARK

Best view. Best rates.

Full service incl wi/fi & cable.

Daily, Weekly & Monthy Rates.

Kelowna Call 250-862-7448

Shared Accommodation 1Bdrm to rent In Westbank all utils incl’d. Shared accommadations $600 (250)768-8930 FURN’D Bedroom, Rutland, NP/NS, $480+DD incl utils, cble, int. 250-765-1633 LOOKING for Roommate 4bdrm newer house. Close to amenities. $450 incl utils, cable,internet. (250)869-4588 QUIET. Share 2bd aprt. Good loc. Smk outside. Ndrugs, NP. $450+DD. 778-478-7750 CLEAN Roommate. ND, ND, NP. From $400-$490/mth 250860-8106, 250-718-5837

Suites, Lower 1BD 5Appl Patio $750 Incl Util/Cable/Net. 2Bd 3Appl Patio $900 250-860-1961.Reg Online www.cdnhomefinders.ca 1BD, Bright Modern Suite, Glenmore. furnished (opt), 5 Appliances, digital cable - w/ internet - utilities incl. absolutely NS, NP. Quiet prof. $850/mnth. Tel: 762-9258 or 470-7157.

1BD. Rutland. Bright & new, shared w/d, n/s, n/p, near bus, $775mo. incls. utils. 801-9621.

1BD Rutland bsmt avail May 1. Lndry, NS, NP, ref’s, furn’d. $600 utils incl. 250-491-0863 1BD suite, N. Rutland, near bus, suitable for quiet single person. FS, WD. NS, NP. $750 incl utils. 250-765-5854 2bd 1ba fr/st shr’d w/d between Costco & Plaza 33 unfurn/furn.$825 (250)-491-3215 2BD close to bus, shops, lam. flrs, priv backyard, NS, NP, Refs, $750 incl utils 250-8647502 2BD. DT/Bankhead, $750. incl. utils. f/s, shared w/d, & bckyrd., NP. Avail. May 1st.

Call 250-491-1088.

2BD legal suite Rutland. Nr. bus & shopping. 4appl, ns, np. $950 + utils. Avail May 1st.

Call 250-863-1155 2bdrm Bright WO 5appls insuite laundry sep entry Larg back yard patio off street parking utils internet cable incl’d $850 +DD( 250)764-8178 2BD, utils incl, NParties, NS, NP, near shopping & bus, quiet area, Area of Rutland.

Lndry HU’s. Extreme WL int. $850, dd req’d. 250-765-2931 2BD. Winfield Newer home sep. ent., lg. kit., all appl. sep. w/d, school & bus route, $1000. utils incl. 250-766-5076 3Bdrms a/c, priv laundry,driveway bus school cble wireless utils incl’d NS NP $1100 Avail now. 826-2233 Available Immed. Lrg 2bdrm Bright & Clean. 772 Hollywood Rd. $950 Next to Pearson School. (250)-469-4600, after 5pm (250)-765-2748 BRIGHT, spacious level entry 1bd in Winfield, prking for 2.

FS, WD hookup. NG FP, blinds, area rugs, priv deck/ yard. $800+ Shrd util cost incl satellite tv.& water Call 250766-3292 CLOSE TO SHOPPING and down town. Separate entrance, washer, dryer, fridge and stove. $750/ month plus damage deposit. Avail May 1st. 250 545 4577 or bruntona@telus.net FURNISHED. Mission Nice 2bd, lndry, prking, strge. NS, NP. $800+ utils. 250-862-6991 GARDEN suite wkly/mo, Hospital area, jet tub, lndry, Priv sep ent. Veg/ garden, Gar/pkg.

Furn/ unfurn, all neg NP, NS. $975 Cbl/ utils incl 870-7007 KIRSCHNER MTN 1bdrm deluxe WO new home very priv. totally sound proof, 6 appls.

HD satellite, HD movie chan., Lrg Priv patio, No dogs. NS $825 + utils. 250-765-8909 Lrg 1bdrm hospital area WD Sep entry Lrg yard NS NP $900 utils incl’d (250)868-8874 NEWER 1bd($675) 2bd suite, avail immed. Own entry, prking, nice yard. $750 incl utils. Quiet area. NS, NP. 250712-2247 or 250-869-9663

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N. Rutland 1 Lrg Bdrm. Basic cable, NS, NP. Ref’s req’d.

Avail Now. Call (250)4919739, or 250-863-0116 RUTLAND. 2bd suite, grnd lvl, sep ent, NS, NP. $750 utils incl. Close to schools. Avail.

May 1st 250-869-9530 WINFIELD bright 2bdrm main level ste on parklike setting, priv patio. Avail May 1. Incl everything. Walking dist to beach & marina. On bus route.

Furn or unfurn. Suits working person or students. N/s, n/p. $1000/mo. 250-766-1776 2BD Main flr, looks very nice, $800 incl all. NS. In orchard.

250-860-7014, 250-863-0822

2005 Hyundai Tuscon. 2 ltr, front wheel drive, AM/FM stereo w/MP3 CD, alloy wheels, anti-lock brakes, power brakes/steering/mirrors/windows/locks. Roof rack, five doors, tilt steering, 4 wheel disc brakes, electronic stability control, block heater, heated front windshield & heated mirrors. New winter tires, timing belt, windshield & front brakes.

Good on gas +/- hwy 30, town 28 m/g. 100,000 kms. EXCELLENT CONDITION. New Price: $8900 obo. Call: Cell 250-617-9944

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2002 Volvo S60 T5, fully loaded, 160kms, 300hp intake exhaust, custom brakes, Chrome summer rims and tires & Winter rims and tires, $10,000 obo. Must See! 250938-2868 2004 Toyota Matrix, auto, air, $7975. 2007 Toyota Yaris, 2dr hatchback, 5sp,. $6975. 2005 Toyota Echo, 2dr hatchback, auto, 62,000KM. $5975. 2000 Mercedes ML 320, auto, loaded, 4x4, 112,000KM, $7975.

Government Inspected Rebuilt Vehicles, Lego Auto Sales, Vernon. 250-260-4415

Cars - Sports & Imports

1rm + bath, small cabin. Rutland area. Suits single person, student? Refs req. $500/mo incl utils. 250-545-5559 AVAIL immed, quiet 2 bdrm 4 plex suite NP NS $830 + Utils. + DD. req.’d 250-451-9923 LRG 2BD, near Costco/ Plaza 33, fs, wd, yard. $975 +utils.

NS, NP, ND. 250-491-3215

Townhouses LOWER unit Townhouse, Hwy 97 nr Duck Lake. 2bd +den, 2bth, 5appl, mainflr, 1256sq’. $1100+utils. 250-712-0095 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.

Cars - Domestic

PAT FORTIN 12-727 Stremel Rd, Kelowna Mon.-Sat. 8:30-5:30

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250-765-9457

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Parts and Service for all makes of snowmobiles, motorcycles, & ATV’s.

1000’s of parts in stock.

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

SPECIAL Anniversary Edition 1987 Cougar LS, black, great shape, absolutely no rust, only 106km. $3600. (1-250)5178087

Motorcycles

Ever wonder why

most HYBRID CABS are TOYOTAS hmmm?

Camry • Prius • Highlander Come in and talk to Pat your "Hybrid" Specialist

1992 BMW R100R, $5,500.

1982 Honda CB 750, 37k, new tires, seat, battery. $1,800.

(250)558-4594 2008 HD Street Glide, 10,000kms, lady driven, fully loaded, $10,000 in extras incl lwr fairing & removable pizza box, $19,500 obo. 862-6053.

Collectors Items. 1986 Honda Shadow, 1160 cc, great cond, 3400kms. 250-545-4653

Auto Accessories/Parts Did you know... you can place an ad for $1 per issue

Call the Capital News 250-763-7114

LYLE’S TOWING Free removal of unwanted vehicles. Pay up to $1000 for good vehicles.

Lots of used parts for sale.

765-8537

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KELOWNA TOYOTA

1200 Leathead Rd., Kelowna, D#5134

491-2475

Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-7pm, Sat 9-5pm

1992 Chevy Cavilier Station Wagon 145,000kms excellent on gas $750 250-763-9721 1998 Audi A4 quattro, V6, 5spd, $3300 obo. 250-3071215.

2003 Corvette, 50th Anniversary Special Edition convertible. Gray with black leather, every available option.

Adult driven, well maintained.

57,000KM. $37,000 obo.

(250)549-3998 2003 Mazda Protoge, grey, only 59,000km, asking $9000.

12’ fishing boat, boat only, $250. Utility trailer, $500. Call 250-765-3802 2004 Acura TSX, excl cond, low kms, have all service records, extras incl, only $16,500. Steve, 250-868-8886

Recreational/Sale

Did you know... we can place your ad in Vernon & Penticton

Call the Capital News 250-763-7114

1981 Chev Centurion Motor home, $3,000 obo. 250-5479504 1991 NOMAD Travel Trailer $4500 OBO, must sell. New tires, new leafs springs, new wheel bearings and brakes set up. 5000 GVW. To view, call (250)707-1578.

1992 23’ Class C Jamboree Searcher, Ford 460 generator, loaded, new tires & batteries, really good condition, $13,800. 250-503-1659

Cars - Domestic

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

Time to buy a new car?

250.763.3212

NEW PRICE

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Very clean liteweight 20’ tandem trailer, sleeps 3+, must see! $6800. 250-545-2967

GRAND JEEP Cherokee 1998 Limited Ed. Power Everything, Leather Int, Low Kms, Excellent Cond. BARGAIN $4900 Tel: 250-575-5034

2003 Malibu Wakesetter 21’ direct drive, 310hp, 350hrs, $25,000.250-558-8428 Oyama

MATURE Lady, Relaxing Massage. 9am-9pm Daily. Kelowna. 778-214-0552

REDLINE Marine Mobile Services.

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TWO GORGEOUS INDEPENDENTS STARR & IVANNA gfe/massage/dom/duos upscale incall or outcall 250-864-8264 www.ladystarr.com

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Lingerie & Toys 250-450-6550 AN Open Minded Mature Sexy Busty Blonde, Ready To PLEASE YOU! GFE. Independant. 250-808-9673 ARRIVING April 22-25. Eastern European born blonde visiting. Natalie. 250-712-1177 BEACH BUNNIES New First Class Spa Now Open! #32-2789 Hwy 97 Blue Heights www.beachbunnies.ca 250-448-8854 We only hire the very best

Blue Eyed Bikini Babe Jenna 20yrs Hot Chocolate Treat Tiara 19yrs 250-859-9584 roommates.escort-site.com

1994 29’ Corsair 5th wheel, 1-slide, F/S microwave, A/C, shower, 2 propane tanks, $10,000 obo. 250-306-1434 1999 Okanagan Ultralite 22.5’ 5th wheel, 3135lbs dry weight, plenty of storage, a/c, furnace, stereo, bath/shower, sleeps 6.

Queen bed, could fit king upfront, table folds, along with couch to make rear of trailer sleeping area, stored inside small truck compatible, $8750 obo. 250-547-9832 2002 Suzuki Vitara 194K 2L good mileage, auto, 4x4 tilt,am/fm cass. Hitch/wiring Great shape. Mtce.records $5600 Ph .(250)860-0082 2006 Trailcruiser 27’ 5th wheel ultra lite, white, w/lg slide, full awning, microwave, a/c, 4pc bath, $14,900. 250-558-4151 45ft Essex Motorhome 500 HP Deisel pusher.12500 quiet Deisel Generator 4 slides, all The Bells & Whistles.

Reduced Price by $25,000, Now $160,000 (250)550-4408

Scrap Car Removal $100 cash Paid for unwanted vehicles. Call Paul Haul (250)808-9593 1AA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Min $60 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 250-899-0460 SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equipment. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10.

Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288

Sport Utility Vehicle 1992 Toyota 4runner, 4x4, V6, auto, original owner, exl cond., 176K $3800. 250-765-5597 1994 Grand Cherokee. Nice cond., 143K, new snw tres, tn td glass $3200. 250-870-9193 2003 Ford Expl EB. V6 5-spd auto 4x4, A/C, power options, 7 passenger, tow pkg. 145K km, $8750. 250-492-0426

Trucks & Vans 2000 Toyota Sienna XLE 183kms loaded 7 pass. Excell. cond $6000 obo 250-763-4479 2001 Ford F350, 4x4 ext.cab, shortbox, XLT, 7.3 diesel, auto,$13,500.obo.250-546-0994 2003 Sonoma,V6, auto, extra cab, a/c, cruise,140,000kms, $6800. 778-475-5651 Vernon.

2007 Ford F150 Supercrew Lariat XTR, full load incl leather & sunroof. 68,000kms. Lady driven, white, $24,000 obo.

250-862-6053.

VICTORIA HARBOUR FLOATING BOAT SHOW April 28th to May 1st Over 200 new and Pre-owned Power and Sail Boats on display Loads of marine accessories Admission $10.00 Seniors/students $8.00 www.bcyba.com

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1998 BAJA 31 FT Twin GM 502 Mercruiser Bravo one legs; with trailer $39,900.

Receivership Sale Please contact Marty Eakins at (250)-748-0386 for Details.

IF You have the desire, I have the fire. Sensuality at its best.

Curious seniors of all ages (50-100) welcome.

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Escorts 1 and only Garden of Eden.

Voted #1 in Customer Satisfaction. Only agency in Kelowna open 24/7 and acepting MC/ Visa/ Amex. GFE avail.

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