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▼ OUTDOORS

City councillor calls for more conservation officers Jason Luciw STAFF REPORTER

More conservation officers should be hired to patrol lakes, streams and wilderness areas of the Central Okanagan, according to Kelowna city councillor Charlie Hodge. Hodge, who is also a Central Okanagan Regional District director, told the board Monday night that until recently only two officers answered calls in the area. “For an area this size that’s ridiculous. They’re only able to deal reactively all of the time,” said Hodge. A third conservation officer was added in the Central Okanagan in 2007. However, Hodge said the Central Okanagan could use more officers given all the responsibilities being added to their plate. With the work piling on and staffing levels remaining virtually unchanged, conservation officers’ response to complaints has shifted significantly, stated Hodge. “Any animal now that is considered to be a predatory animal or a nuisance

animal, (officers) are now under basic orders to exterminate the animal because they don’t have the people to be able to take an animal and deal with it,” he said. Ideally, officers would have time to relocate animals or transport them to a rehabilitation centre if one could be created in the region, he said. Hodge has spearheaded efforts to get a local wildlife rehab facility up and running. “Without the number of conservation officers on the ground, it limits a number of things including keeping an eye out for those people in our backcountry and our woods who are carrying out offences against wildlife. “Critically some of the things it impacts are protection of watershed areas and endangered species.” Lake Country Mayor James Baker noted that conservation officers are now required to handle much of the workload that other environment ministry officials once dealt with. See Call A10

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KASH HEED, B.C.’s Solicitor General, faces a media scrum after coming to Kelowna as the keynote speaker for a fundraiser luncheon hosted by the Central Okanagan Crime Stoppers organization.

▼ OLYMPIC PROTESTS

Solicitor general defends police tactics Alistair Waters ASSISTANT EDITOR

B.C.’s solicitor general says despite the concern of some opponents to the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games, the police in this province are not out to “trample” the rights of

protesters. Kash Heed was in Kelowna yesterday speaking at a luncheon hosted by the local Crime Stoppers organization. Heed, a former Vancouver police officer and the former chief of the West Vancouver Police

Department, would not talk about police tactics when asked if the public should be concerned when they hear about police approaching people who publicly speak out against the games. “(Police officers) are not going in and trampling

over people’s civil rights,” said Heed. But he did not deny protesters, and people who know them, have been questioned by police during the lead up to the Games. Earlier this week, a critic of the Olympics, aboriginal activist Ska-Hi-

ish Manuel, said he was approached by a plainclothed RCMP officer with the special Vancouver 2010 Joint Intelligence Group in the parking lot of Okanagan College.

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NEWS ▼ KELOWNA

Expansion of Kelowna Y still $1 million short on funding The Kelowna Family YMCA-YWCA is getting a major facelift with a planned $5 million facilities expansion project. Upgrades to the Y, at 375 Hartman Rd. in Rutland, will include a new running track,

youth zone child and family centre, preventative health and planning spaces and a gymnasium. Over $4 million has already been raised to go towards the $13,000 square foot expansion project and now the

community is being asked to step up and help raise the final $1 million. “We are extremely grateful for the gifts we have received to date,” said Anna HuntBinkley, chair of the Kelowna Family Y Capital Expansion

Campaign. “We believe no other organization offers the number of programs and services designed to strengthen families, reach out to youth, improve access to early learning programs and focus on health and well-

ness for our community.” Construction of the expansion project will have to wait for the final $1 million to be raised in the community. “We’re hoping for late spring or early summer but we still have a million dollars to

go,” said Rhonda Zakala, the Y’s manager of marketing and communications. If you want to help the Y move towards its goal you can do so online at www.yexpansion.com or call 250-7649621.

▼ OUTDOORS

Okanagan Lake plays host to visiting tundra swans Judie Steeves STAFF REPORTER

A group of tundra swans from Alaska have made their home here on Okanagan Lake this winter, including one young female who was banded in King Salmon, Alaska last summer. Banding birds helps in monitoring migration habits, but it’s only useful as long as someone spots the band and reports it. Capital News photographer Sean Connor’s image of this one has established that there is a group over-wintering here in the Okanagan this year instead of flying all the way south to California where most of the western population of tundra swans migrate. The eastern population travels from Alaska to the Atlantic coast to over-

winter. Biologist Rick Howie, who has been involved in gathering data on B.C. birds for 45 years or so, confirms that there are usually some tundra swans that winter in the Kelowna area. It has become a traditional wintering area for a group of them. With their long necks, tundra swans gather submerged aquatic vegetation along the shoreline, along with some insect larva and snails, he said. They can eat 15 to 20 pounds of wet vegetation a day—even more if it’s colder, although they are well-insulated with their feathers. However, if ice forms along the lakeshore where the water is shallow, it blocks their feeding areas and forces them to move on.

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DON’T YOU WISH you could scratch your rump with the back of your head? It takes a long neck, such as this tundra swan’s. She is overwintering from Alaska here on Okanagan Lake, adorned with a neck band (see right photo) she received at King Salmon, Alaska, in July last year. Tundra swans mate for life and usually migrate with family members. They do require open water that’s about a metre deep in order to feed, and it needs to have aquatic vegetation on which they can feed. Howie pointed out that no inventory has been done on that type of aquatic vegetation and where it’s available. Naturalists’ clubs in the interior do a midJanuary count of swans and eagles and two tundra swans were recorded

by the Kelowna group this year, said Howie. Although their numbers have remained pretty stable in the past 30 years, the growth in the trumpeter swan population overwintering in the Kamloops area has grown so much the smaller tundra swans have been pushed out, he noted. He said there were 400 counted on the Thompson River, but said in some peak years, there

have been 1,000 tundra swans in the Kamloops area over winter. The banded one spotted by Connor will likely head back up to Alaska in the spring to build a nest and lay her eggs in a nest on the tundra. Howie says often the family stays together, even while migrating, and during the migration they will be joined by other birds enroute to the nesting grounds in Alaska.

Little is done to protect the wintering spots of these large and dramatic white birds with their long, graceful necks, he commented. Bird Studies Canada and Nature Canada maintain a website with details of sites designated as sensitive, called Important Bird Areas or IBAs, but Howie said that designation has no legal status. “It doesn’t actually protect them for birds,” he

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Friday, January 22, 2010

NEWS ▼ DODGING OLYMPICS

Vancouverites being lured to Kelowna during Olympics Jason Luciw STAFF REPORTER

The Vancouver Olympics could provide a mini boost to Kelowna’s winter tourism season. The British Columbia Automobile Association and Big White Ski Resort are catering to those Lower Mainland residents who will be looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the Vancouver/Whistler 2010 Winter Olympics.

BCAA has published an online Vancouver 2010 Survival Guide. While it provides tips on getting around Vancouver and Whistler for those preferring to stay for the Games, it also includes getaway ideas for those looking to skip the hype. “If you want to ‘get out of town,’ but prefer to stay close to home, consider a road trip in our province, or head south of the border,” said the web-

site. “Hit the slopes in Kamloops, Kelowna or Washington State.” BCAA spokesman Danny Nanavaty said that some of its members might never have experienced all Kelowna has to offer in the winter months. “Kelowna is a great summer destination but some of our members may not realize that it is also a great winter destination with Big White Ski

Resort, with cross country skiing and other downhill destinations nearby.” The website also suggests Oregon and Victoria as possible destinations. “It may be difficult for some of our members to get away for the entire two weeks or to go far away so this provides some options for those looking at sticking close by or for those looking for shorter stays.” Big White is being more aggressive in its attempts to draw Vancouver residents during the Games, according to sales and marketing vicepresident Michael J. Ballingall. “We have a heavy advertising campaign underway in Vancouver where we are using radio, newsprint and magazines, inviting people to get out of Dodge and head east into the Okanagan,” Ballingall explained. As part of the strategy, Big White will lure visitors with its own “mini games” during the Olympics. For example, if

downhill skiing is the big Olympic event in Vancouver one day, there will be a mini downhill skiing event for tourists to take in at Big White. The ski resort will even have its own mini opening ceremonies on Feb. 12 to coincide with the Olympic opening ceremonies in Vancouver, Ballingall said. “From previous Olympic Games experiences we know that there are people who want to be on the sidelines and those who want to be in the centre of the activity. “Given that Vancouver is one of our biggest markets and February is one of the biggest months for us, we wanted to try to build on that during these Olympics because the U.S. market is down dramatically and we want to try and draw in new customers from Vancouver.” For a list of events go to www.bigwhite.com and click on the 2010 Games icon midway down the left side of the homepage. Big White said its ad-

vertising campaign in the Lower Mainland is also playing up the lack of snow at the Coast, said Ballingall, reminding Greater Vancouver residents that Okanagan mountains have plenty of the white stuff to offer. Tourism Kelowna chief executive officer Nancy Cameron said she too hopes Kelowna will benefit from those looking to get out of Vancouver at some point during the Olympics. “From a skiing perspective it certainly does provide a great opportunity to come out of the Lower Mainland and to ski at resorts like Big White. That very well could be playing into some people’s minds down there and we’d like to see that happen,” said Cameron. Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and wine tasting tours are also attractions worth taking in this time of year. Vancouver residents may also want to try the new H2O centre or check out indoor attractions like Croc Talk.

Cameron did note, however, that Tourism Kelowna is not spending marketing dollars trying to lure people during the Olympics. Her organization will focus on leverage media coverage during the Winter Olympics, hoping to entice the world television audience to book Kelowna vacations after the Games. “Our goal is to ensure that a lot of the vignette stories, that media are using to try to fill in their schedules, (incorporate) Kelowna so people can see the B.C. message from the Coastal Mountains to Wine Country. “Internationally, it still is a big surprise to people…that B.C has a climate that actually grows grapes that produce quality wines.” Tourism Kelowna said it would have one of its staffers working in the media centre during the entire Games to help market the Central Okanagan. jluciw@kelownacapnews.com

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Friday, January 22, 2010

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NEWS ▼ OLYMPIC PROTESTS

Heed: ‘…(we) want to make sure we have a safe (Olympics)’ Tactics from A1 The approach was made after Manuel gave an anti-Olympics presentation at the college. Despite telling the officer he did not want to talk and walking away, Manuel said the officer followed him to his car. Manuel said the encounter made him feel very uncomfortable. There have been other reports, in the Lower Mainland, of anti-Olympic activists and even people they know being questioned by police. Heed said while B.C. is trying to present the safest Olympic Games ever, the authorities have no desire to quash protest. “It’s a balance. We want to respect people’s rights but also make sure we have a safe Games,” he said Thursday. During his speech, the soft-spoken solicitor general delivered what, at times, was a tough message about the direction the B.C. government is taking and would like to see its federal counterpart take, in dealing with crime—especially criminal gangs. Claiming credit for pushing Ottawa to do away with the controversial tactic of what he called “two-for-one time”—double credit for time held in custody prior to going to court when charged for a serious crime—Heed said repeat offenders should be dealt with harshly. “People who will not learn from their mistakes, people who continue to cause harm in our communities, need to get put in jail and have the key thrown away.”

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Friday, January 22, 2010

NEWS ▼ OUTDOORS

Lots of birds and bears, but too few Conservation Officers

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It’s not such good news to hear about the rate at which some local anglers are taking trout from Shannon Lake in West Kelowna. Trout wouldn’t likely be in that lake naturally because they require a stream in which to spawn, and it’s a spring-fed lake. But in recent years the Freshwater Fishing Society has been stocking lots of little ‘catchables’ for the kids’ free fishing weekends in May. Any left in the netted-off bay after the end of June, when the net is removed, get to go free into the rest of the lake, and some have grown to a nice size. It’s been fun to see people get out on the water fishing for them, winter and summer, but just because the limit is six trout a day, certainly doesn’t mean you have to take that many trout every single day. If everyone did that, there soon wouldn’t be any fish left to lure people out in the fresh air to go fishing there. That’s just being a pig. There’s bound to be significant fishing pressure on such an oppor-

tunity so close to where people live, but for goodness sakes, for that reason alone, leave some opportunities there for the elderly who can no longer make long trips over rough roads to cast a line, and kids who might also not have that chance. Although fish and anglers may be active this winter, bears are snoring away in their cozy winter dens, despite the warmer than normal January weather. Which means that complaints from people annoyed by the furry opportunists have died right down for the season. However, in the past year, bear complaints in this area were way down from the previous year in any case, from 650 in 2008, to 430 last year. That was fewer than in Vernon, both years, where there were 682 complaints in 2008, and 21 put down by conservation officers and 570 complaints in 2009, and seven shot. But, it was more than in Penticton, where there were 400 complaints in 2008 and 29 killed by COs, and 334 complaints last year and 13 animals destroyed by COs, according to statistics from the environment ministry. Conservation officer Ed Seitz feels that was largely because a welltimed drenching rain event in August helped to prolong the berry season in forest above the valley,

Here’s an easy way to lend your support to the development of the Kelowna Fire Museum and Education Centre. Saturday, Jan. 30, from 9 a.m. to noon, just drop off your refundable

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BEARS IN residential areas are just one issue the under-staffed, local Conservation Office hasn’t time to deal with, despite hundreds of complaints each year, but there’s some good news out there too. which encouraged bears to stay up higher, rather than heading into town. However, I believe there are a couple of other reasons for the drop in complaints, and in action against aggressive bears in the Kelowna area. First of all, in the Kelowna office, there has been a firm policy for the past number of years, to follow provincial guidelines that bear complaints not be followed up on unless lives or property are threatened by the animals. Secondly, there aren’t enough staff left in the local office to deal with bear complaints unless they are threatening life and limb, such as when Ed put down one under the verandah of a home in late 2008. None were killed by

COs in this area last year. I may be over-simplifying what is a bit more complex, but there’s no question that to have only two conservation officers in an area with the population of the Central Okanagan is ludicrous. So, I must congratulate the Central Okanagan Regional District board for recognizing that and for having a resolution drafted to be discussed at this spring’s Southern Interior Local Government Association meeting, calling for an increase in the number of conservation officers in this area.

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Friday, January 22, 2010

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H1N1 flu vaccine cost to IH may never be known Alistair Waters ASSISTANT EDITOR

How much of the population needs to have either been vaccinated with H1N1 flu vaccine or exposed to the virus in order to head off a third wave of the flu pandemic? Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the question health officials are asking themselves here and across the country now that H1N1 has dropped off the radar in terms of pubic concern. According to local medical health officer Dr. Andrew Larder an estimated 37 per cent of Interior Healthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s population received the vaccine and another 20 per cent are believed to have contracted the virus. Now, with the regular flu season underway, he said health officials are waiting to see if that will be enough to stop another outbreak. Speaking at the IH board meeting in Kelowna earlier this week, Larder said since the massive spike in reported cases in early November, the number of people reporting flu-like symptoms has al-

most totally dropped off. While still encouraging everyone who has not received an H1N1 vaccine shot to do so, he said current reported cases are well below even the normal flu levels recorded at this time of year. Because the level of illness has receded, IH has stood down its personnel working what was described as a pandemic and started looking back on its response to see what lessons were learned. It expects to wrap up its review of the response to H1N1 by the end of February. While the total cost of the response will likely never be known, because much of it was done by re-

allocating existing resources and the province paid for the vaccine and other aspects of the response, IH says it can account for about $2 million of expenditures. Chief financial officer Donna Lommer said the cost of responding to the H1N1 outbreak is not expected to have a serious adverse effect on the heath authorityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget this year as the cost of responding to flu is an annual occurrence and virtually all the flu cases reported so far have been H1N1. The regular flu season typically runs from late December to March, said Larder, so heath officials are waiting to see what will happen.

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Often we sit in the car for about an hour to get up to the hill, strap on our gear and off we go. Stiff joints in conjunction with rigid muscles do not allow us to adapt to the terrain, making us more susceptible to injury. I feel that skiing is one of the best sports out there. It gets you outside, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great form of exercise and you get to see some views you would otherwise not see in the city. Ski within your means, check your equipment and always wear a helmet. The rest is fun. askdrthiel@shaw.ca

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Our muscles and our reflexes are usually a little more lethargic than the first run of the day. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been skiing double black diamonds all morning, maybe you might want to finish with the blues or the greens, depending on how youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re feeling. If you are feeling tired or your legs have that rubbery feeling, it is probably time to sit down and get something to eat. I have seen so many closed head traumas in my clinic as a result of falls that it is my personal belief that one should not be allowed to ski the hill without a helmet.

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Friday, January 22, 2010

NEWS HELPING HANDS…Denney Thompson, John McIntyre and Greg Murphy of Jambalaya will be among the musical entertainment participating in a fundraising concert Saturday, Jan. 30, to assist the relief effort for Haiti. The concert will take place at Kelowna Community Theatre from 1 to 10 p.m. Among the other talent lined up to perform at the concert will be Scott Thieleman, White Sails Chorus, Sherman Doucette,Young Uns with Darby Mills, Nixie, John Lee Sanders, Danny McBride and Chris Thompson. The hosts for the day will be Jasmin Dubay of Power 104 from 1 to 2 p.m., performer Anna Jacysyzn from 2:30 to 4 p.m., Craig Stone of Power 104 from 5 to 6 p.m. and comedian Herb Dixon, 8 to 10 p.m. Donations will be accepted as there will be no admission charge for the relief concert. As well, Ric’s Grill, which has helped spearhead this project, will donate a percentage of the restaurant’s lunch sales from Jan. 22 to 29. The donations from the concert and restaurant will be turned over to the Red Cross. The Okanagan Regional Library Board and Staff are ar e ve very ry yp ple pleased leas assed tto o in iinvite vite vi te y you ou tto o jo join i tthe in he

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On Monday, Jan. 25, the City of Kelowna will be written into Olympic history as it plays host to the Olympic Flame. The torch will make its way into Kelowna, from the south, at around 6 p.m. and will be carried by selected torchbearers through the downtown core. From there it will make its way into City Park where it will ignite two hours of entertainment and celebration. This celebration is an open invitation for all to take part in and organizers are expecting between 12,000 and 15,000 attendees. The Kelowna RCMP’s goal is to ensure that celebrants enjoy this event safely by providing as secure a venue as possible. To that end, police are offering the following tips and information. 1. Expect minor traffic interruptions. There will be systematic, pro-

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gressive road closures as the torch travels through the communities of Peachland, West Kelowna and into Kelowna, but these closures will be no more than three to five minutes at a time. The torch will only travel on Hwy 97/Harvey Avenue from Abbott Street to Ellis Street, then will turn north up Ellis and travel through the downtown core. The exact torch route can be found on the Vancouver 2010 website. Police are asking that spectators not block the road, rather stay on the sidewalk to observe or get pictures as the torch passes. 2. Due to the expected number of celebrants, parking will be in short supply and no parking is available in City Park. Kelowna Regional Transit is offering free transit on Jan. 25, from 4 to 10 p.m. on all routes. This will allow for free rides to

and from the celebration. Please use this service, if possible. Also, the Orchard Park Park and Ride service will be available for people to park at the Orchard Park parking lot. The service is located outside the Bay Mall entrance. 3. At the entrances to City Park, officials will be inspecting all bags and backpacks for security reasons. Please do not bring bags or backpacks to the park that you do not want inspected. Any items, such as fireworks, alcohol, weapons, etc., are subject to confiscation and the owner can be denied access to the event and may face Provincial or Municipal Act charges. Respecting the reasonable requests, of organizers and officials during this event, will ensure that everyone has a great experience with this memorable event.

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Friday, January 22, 2010

NEWS

CORD directors concerned overwhelmed CO staffing levels Call from A1

“Conservation officers are now the point persons for any riparian violations. They’re not just doing fish and wildlife,” mentioned Baker. Riparian violations include illegal

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Friday, January 22, 2010

NEWS

Should farmers get a break on development cost charges?

Mayor Sharon Shepherd seemed This is a probhould farmWORDSMITH pretty skeptical on this last one. lem. ers pay for the So agri-tourism pays and agriAs city councilservices they culture operations trying to house lor Graeme James use or should the farm help get a huge break. pointed out during community they feed Farmers who want to sever their Monday’s council pick up the tab? home, retire and sell or pass on the debate, the average This is what KeJennifer orchardist is 57 years farmland can expect their children lowna city council to pay the full DCC, like any other tried to decide this Smith old. So we’re gonew homeowner, for the new house ing to need to make week as it weighed which must be built on the farm. farming look like an a recommendation Nothing is set in stone at this to charge farmers development cost attractive option for young people if point. In fact, the council decided to we want to eat in the future. charges in the same vein as the rest The DCCs the city is proposing ask its staff for a lot more informaof the community. do exactly this—at least from a lay- tion before making any decisions to I know, the words “developensure it’s as fair as possible. man’s perspective. ment cost charge” are like code for City staff are researching Rather than charge farmers flip the page, more bureaucratic whether farmers use city roads as who decide to build a new home mumbo jumbo; but hang on, this is much as other homeowners, for exto make space for farm help to live actually pretty important to everyample, to see whether the road rates in their old home a full $20,000 one in Kelowna. applied throughout the rest of the to 30,000 DCC for the new buildA development cost charge is city are appropriate to base a farm ing, the city proposes if it’s a small the city tax levied on construction. DCC charge on. home to just charge what an averIt pays for the infrastructure that They’re going to go get input age homeowner would pay to put in businesses or homes will use—the from the B.C. Fruit Growers’ Asa suite—$2,500. large water mains, the sewer plant sociation, who are lobbying to have That’s a huge break. It means and major roads; whereas developDCCs for farms wiped entirely off the farmer and his or her staff get to ers usually pay to build the street in the books, and they’ll be talking to drive on the roads, use the sewers front of your house. the Economic Development ComNow, it used to be that develop- and water infrastructure, but only mission’s farm guy and the city’s if they are hooked into the system, ment cost charges could only be without really paying into the pot of own agricultural advisory commitcharged on build-outs of four units or more—so subdivisions and complexes—but not standalone homes. But in 2008, the provincial government changed the rules saying municipalities can now charge the levy on single residences and duplexes as well. This makes sense as all building places more demand on the city’s major infrastructure, unless its way out in the boondocks and the people it houses never ever venture into town. So, operating on this pay-foryour-fair-share basis, the city is now charging individual homeowners and business owners DCCs. That means they need to try to figure out how to charge farmers for the oneoff buildings they erect as well. There’s two sides to the argument over whether this is fair play, SEAN CONNOR/CAPITAL NEWS considering how difficult it already THE CITY OF KELOWNA is considering revamping Development Cost is to operate a farm. Charges for farmers to ease the tax burden on their businesses. On the one hand, if you don’t charge farmers rates equal to busitee. money used to build it. ness owners in other areas of the Perhaps the most important facOh, and farmers already get a city, like the industrial sector, then tor for all of the other residents in 50 per cent tax break on their propdevelopment pressure on the farmthis community is that city staff will erty taxes, so they’re not paying the land only increases. also delineate exactly how much full cost to run it on an annual basis Pretty soon, savvy little busimoney it would cost the average either. ness operators look across the homeowner, or the rest of the taxIndustrial buildings on farms street at the empty farm lot, parwill be charged a DCC rate to cover paying public, to waive or reduce ticularly those strips that act as bufDCCs for the farming sector. And the infrastructure demands of their fers and are not actively being culwhether that’s even legally possible. business—a practice that is already tivated, and think, ‘Hey, my city Initial research on the provintaxes would be way cheaper if I just in place, but is apparently applied cial government’s DCC changes very inconsistently. opened up shop over there.’ showed the big government, in all Those who venture into agriIn theory, the Agriculturtourism can expect to pay for the ex- its green-themed glory, believes it’s al Land Commission, or even the tra demand they’re putting on roads, cool to waive DCCs for only four city, should be able to police this sewer and water systems, if they are reasons—for-profit rental housing and stop it but the Benvoulin corri(presumably because it’s hard to enhooked into such services. dor and all the quasi-farm, not-socourage developers to build); nonLivestock housing and farm farm activity proves that this does profit rental housing; low greenequipment buildings will all be exnot work. house gas subdivisions; and for deempt from the tax levy, although So in effect, this DCC levy velopments designed to result in crop processing buildings will be could serve as a deterrent to protect low environmental impact. charged an industrial DCC rate, as local farmland. None of these buildings see will kennels, riding stables, fruit On the other hand, if the new DCCs waived or reduced in Kelowand vegetable stands, cottage winDCC is a huge burden on the farmna currently. eries, veterinary services, commerers trying to build to support their Now, one could argue, without cial nurseries and apparently homebusinesses, the only deterrent inbased business space. volved is to those considering earnAt Monday’s council debate, ing a living making our food. See DCCs A13

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Support for food producers may outweigh tax revenue loss DCCs from A11 agri-tourism, many farmers simply cannot survive. And, given that most orchardists are about to retire, if their children want to build a secondary home on their land to continue the family business, they should not be charged the full $20,000 to $30,000 DCC to take on a business so critical to all of our lives So there is a political argument to be made for waiving, or creating a lower farm DCC rate in some instances. However, at this point it would appear the province has barred the municipality from doing so. This makes little sense when you think about it. Politically, it would seem supporting a local

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food system would be far more critical to our environment, and even our cost of living, than the sexy green building and affordable housing labels which can be attached to the other exemptions. No matter how one slices it, we as a community need to know we are subsidizing any building where the DCCs are waived, whether through tax dollars or the subsequent increase in DCCs for other residential development. And if we are going to subsidize building, we need to decide what kind of building we want to support. Green buildings are great, but buildings only account for 35 per cent of local greenhouse gas emissions, whereas transportation accounts for 57 per cent. I’m guessing there’s some lettuce flying in

to give a break on DCCs to anyone, it might make far more sense to lobby government to do so in the farming sector; al-

though the breaks the city already has on the table will go a long way for the meantime. jsmith@kelownacapnews.com

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Reducing the hazards of winter cycling Landon Bradshaw CONTRIBUTOR

The winter poses lots of challenges but there are plenty of cyclists who have figured out that it’s really not that tough to make it through the season of cold, bad weather. As a new resident of Kelowna, this winter is the harshest I’ve dealt with as a cyclist but the weather conditions have not forced me off the road yet. For those who might consider taking up the challenge here are some tips. Can we say cold? In the summer it’s easy to wear shorts and T-shirts and casually cruise the trails, but the cold and wet call for a bit of layering. Start off with a closefitting base layer, something in a poly-blend that will move your sweat away from your skin. Gloves are necessary, usually something with at least two fingers—wind resistant is the most important feature you need to remember. For your feet, you will need something waterproof. If it comes down to it, take a couple of grocery bags and wrap your feet to keep them dry. Keeping yourself safe with a helmet is still a priority, but most helmets are built to let the heat of your head escape through the holes. Duct tape is a quick and easy way to plug those up and keep the heat when it’s cold outside. There are also some great thin windproof tuques that will fit under your helmet and help. Ice and snow on the roads are scary things. So are road debris, stones, dirt and mud. For the ice, thankfully there are studded tires. For the snow, lower your tire pressure on your knobbies. For the road debris, remember to put fenders on both tires. If you have a choice of bikes to ride, here are a couple of simple tips: The fewer the moving parts the better, suspension and shocks won’t help as wider tires will keep you upright more often. To the drivers out there, I’m sorry but you will find me sharing the lane with you more as the bike lanes are clogged with all the snow and ice. If we can get the city to plow the bike lanes, that would get us back out of your way. For cyclists, make sure to keep your chain oiled, the wet and dirt

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would like to 765-8516. start this col••• umn by invitThe Olyming you to join me pic Flame is comand 350 others at ing to our area this the Rutland Cenweek after travtennial Hall on elling across the Sunday, Feb. 28, world and our 12:15 p.m., to country. watch the Olympic What startmen’s gold medal ed in Greece a few hockey game. weeks ago as a Significant culflame the size of a Norm Letnick tural events like mustard seed has this don’t come grown, uniting our around very often, so let’s seize country in the excitement of the the opportunity to celebrate! Olympic spirit and anticipation to We will have a big screen, see our best athletes take on the games for the kids between perworld. iods, and a concession stand hostThe pride we’ll feel when our ed by the Rotary Club. flag is hoisted and our anthem is Those so inclined are invited played after one of our own has to return that evening and watch won an event is the same pride the closing ceremonies together. we’ll feel when people like AlAdmission is free and seatbert Baldeo and Gerry Zimmering is limited to 350 people so mann get to carry the torch for please don’t wait to see who’s in all of us and we see the Olymthe final game. Book your space pic Caldron lit in our local comtoday by calling my office at 250- munities.

Hosting the Olympics has many benefits. Using the Calgary Olympics as an example, Alberta posted average annual gains in international tourists of 3.2 per cent for the first five years after the Olympic Games, compared with an average annual loss for the rest of Canada, excluding British Columbia. Tracey Grindal, manager of market research for Tourism Calgary, said with three billion people watching, the most obvious effect of a city hosting the Olympic Games is the increase in international importance. “It puts you on the world map,” she said. “It sets you apart. It broadens your image.” Our very own Tourism Kelowna says this exposure will build a greater understanding with future visitors as to what experiences they can expect in B.C. and the Okanagan. Optimizing this linkage with the B.C. brand is critical for our growth in international markets.

Being that our area is heavily reliant on the tourism and agritourism industry, being on the world stage, showcasing our valley, we will see positive outcomes from our province hosting these games. As a result of our efforts, we have been hosting the Swedish Women’s Hockey team while they train in Kelowna in preparation for the Olympics. This has been a great experience for our community, showing that we are an international sport destination, and may help us secure the Canada Winter Games in 2015. The Olympics is a great opportunity for us to come together in celebration of our uniqueness, our talent and our spirit. Let’s cheer on those carrying the Olympic Torch, share in the Olympic celebration events, catch some of the Games on TV and come together for the gold medal hockey game on Feb. 28. Norm Letnick is the Liberal MLA for Kelowna-Lake Country.

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fering this great program to our friends in the community.” This is how it works: If a family is unable to meet the suggested tuition, the family completes an ATA application and then meets with two members of the ATA committee. During this meeting, the school’s and the family’s budget is looked at. Neither the family nor the school determines the tuition amount and each party stretches to meet the needs of the other. The final step in this meeting is to arrive, by consensus, at a tuition amount. The Kelowna Waldorf School strives to be aware of the needs and gifts of each family and with the ATA program, these families are a contribution in every sense of the word, to the community. For more information about the program, please contact Roberta MacKie at 250-764-4130.

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New strata property legislation poses widespread impact J

ust when already confused condo owners and councils thought they had a grasp on strata governance, along comes the province with a wholesale overhaul of the Strata Property Act. Welcome to 2010 and Bill 8, a new year and new legislation that will certainly have widespread impact on the approximately 600,000 condominium owners in B.C. While the provincial government is still tweaking a few sections, the bulk of the new Strata rProperty Amendment Act is now in force. As with the launch of any new legislation, it will take time and a few court decisions to differentiate the dander from the dust. It is not possible to detail all of the chanfges here, however, I will touch on a few of the fhighlights. For more in-depth analysis and interpretation owners may contact the Condominium Home Owners Association, or

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Gunnar Forsstrom seek legal advice. Although more practical than profound, one change is the acceptance of email as a legitimate form of communication between strata managers, councils and owners. In addition to the convenience, email will save costs for stratas on office expenses. In the case of larger corporations, the savings could amount to thousands of dollars (and trees) annually. The changes include an attempt to clarify the often contentious issues concerning the allocation of parking stalls and storage lockers. When adopted, the information certificate provided to buyers pur-

chasing a condo will have to identify which stall or locker, if any, has been allocated to the unit. Refunds for unused Special Levies, a bookkeeping nightmare, have been simplified. In the past refunds were paid to owners based on their contributions. However, in many cases units had changed ownership and determining proportional amounts between current and past owners was onerous. The amendment simply states that any refund will be returned to the owner at the time the refund is made. Rental restrictions, another hot button issue, have also come under the scrutiny of the legislators. Bill 8 states that when a strata has a rental restriction bylaw, the calculation of lots rented does not include those units rented to exempted family members and those exempted on the basis of hardship. The most profound and potentially most ex-

City in Action COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS Farm DCC Policy Farmers who convert an existing home on agricultural land to house farm helpers will pay lower development cost charges (DCCs) when building a new main residence on the property. This interim policy will apply if the existing home is less than 90 square metres, which is consistent with Secondary Suites in all areas of the city, and the current ﬂat rate of $2,500 will apply. The owner must register a covenant committing the home’s use to farm help only and not for rental revenue. Council directed staﬀ to continue a comprehensive review of all DCCs applied to agricultural lands.

International Children’s Games The captain of Canada’s Olympic hockey team has endorsed Kelowna’s bid to host the International Children’s Games. Scott Niedermayer’s support for Kelowna’s bid to host the ICG Winter Games in 2011 was announced at City Council’s meeting by bid committee member Michael J. Ballingall of Big White. kelowna.ca/council

pensive changes—audits and depreciation reports —have yet to be passed. A strata will be required to obtain from a ‘qualified’ person a depreciation report, estimating the repair and re-

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In a season where not much has gone the Kelowna Rockets way, Tyson Barrie has found a way to push his game to another level. Despite missing nine games, the 18-yearold Victoria native is second only to Vancouver’s Kevin Connauton among WHL defencemen in scoring this season with 47 points on eight goals and 39 assists. In addition, Barrie is on the verge of becoming the Rockets all-time leading scorer among blue liners. Josh Gorges is currently No. 1 with 152 points, Mike Card is next in line at 147, while Barrie is third with 145 points. To make the feat even more impressive, Barrie is less than three years into his major junior career, while Gorges and Card each needed four seasons to compile their totals. Still, the 5-foot-10, 190 pound rearguard is humbled to be mentioned in the same breath as the two former Rockets.

“For sure, to be talked about with Gorges and Card, two guys you hear so much about, is a pretty big honour,” said Barrie. “They’re always around here in the summer, so it’s pretty cool. “At the same time, I don’t think too much about records or anything like that,” he added. “I just feel fortunate to have had the success I’ve had, and I don’t worry about it too much.” As a first-round bantam draft pick in 2006 Barrie came to the Rockets with high expectations—and he hasn’t disappointed. While Barrie’s offensive skills have always been front and centre, he’s been forced to work hard at improving his defensive game. Rockets coach Ryan Huska said the Colorado Avalanche draft pick is getting closer and closer to becoming a complete player. “I think he’s got a lot of confidence with the puck and you just see that growing with every game,” said Huska. “He’s making a lot happen on nights when we’re not doing much else as a team. He’s consistent and contributing and, best of all, he’s become a leader for us.

Tyson Barrie “He’s got more skill, I’d say, than any defenceman who’s come through here,” continued Huska, “but he’s had to work on the defensive

area of his game,” said Huska. “He’s been criticized for that in the past, but he’s getting better and better at it. He’s one of the few plus-guys we have on the team.” And while Barrie is enjoying personal success, it hasn’t been nearly as prosperous a season for the Rockets who sit in eighth spot in the Western Conference. Still, Barrie has faith his teammates will salvage something meaningful from the 2009-10 campaign. “I definitely think we’re a better team than where we’re at right now,” said Barrie. “With the injuries we’ve had it’s been tough. But there’s still time left in the season to turn it around and, who knows, once you get into the playoffs, anything’s possible.” Rocket Shots…The Rockets (19-25-2-2) will visit the Prince George Cougars a doubleheader this weekend, Friday and Saturday nights…Kelowna out shot Chilliwack 39-23 on Wednesday but lost 2-1 in a shoot out…The Rockets have lost 12 of their last 13 games. whenderson@kelownacapnews.com

Gorges selective pugilist

osh Gorges doesn’t spend much time fighting, let alone thinking about the act of pugilism on ice. But when the situation warrants the use of his bare knuckles, the affable, normally mild-mannered Montreal Canadiens’ defenceman has no compunction or fear when it involves dropping the mitts. Such was the case last Sunday afternoon at Madison Square Garden when the New York Rangers’ big-mouthed, superpest Sean Avery asked the Kelowna native to join him for an impromptu tilt along the Habs’ blue line. With Montreal trailing 3-2 in the second period and his team in desperate need of a spark, Gorges was more than willing to oblige. “One of their guys took a shot at (Andrei) Markov and when that happens you have to look after your star players,” Gorges told the Capital News on Tuesday. “Me and Travis (Moen) went in there and Travis is a little bigger, so he pushed me out of the away. But I kind of got tangled up in there and (Avery) asked

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Warren Henderson me if I wanted to go. I looked around to make sure Travis wasn’t fighting too. “So I said ‘Yeah,

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(AVERY) ASKED ME IF I WANTED TO GO. I LOOKED AROUND TO MAKE SURE TRAVIS WASN’T FIGHTING TOO. SO I SAID ‘YEAH, SURE, LET’S GO’ Josh Gorges

sure, let’s go,’” Gorges continued. “It was about that time that we needed a boost and I figured I might as well do what I can to see if I can get our guys going.” Despite a minor takedown by Avery at the end

of the bout, Gorges more held his own during the 25-second fracas, landing at least two solid blows on the mug of the Rangers’ agitator. It was an admirable performance considering that scraps have been few and far between during Gorges’ NHL career. The Avery melee was just his sixth major penalty in more than 300 games— regular season and playoffs combined—for the 25-year-old rearguard. The other combatants in Gorges’ NHL past are: Mark Rycroft, Darcy Tucker, Chris Gratton, Patrice Bergeron and Sean Donovan. As was the case during his steady, four-year junior career with the Kelowna Rockets, Gorges hasn’t built a reputation as a pro on his ability to throw left hooks and haymakers—but rather his staunch defensive play, his passion for the game and unwavering commitment to his job. Fighting is just one small part of the whole package. “I’m certainly not going to go looking for it, but then again I’m not afraid to fight, either,” he

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FORMER KELOWNA ROCKETS captain and Montreal defenceman Josh Gorges (left) battles N.Y. Rangers pest Sean Avery during the second period of Sunday’s NHL game at Madison Square Garden.

said. “I’m there to stand up for my teammates and do what has to be done, no matter what it takes. “Sometimes you do it for yourself, too,” Gorges added. “When you’re struggling with points or other parts of your game, sometimes dropping the

gloves will get you going again. Guys rarely get hurt in fights, maybe a bruise here or there, and if it gets you back in the groove, then sometimes it’s a good thing to do.” Flying fists aside, Gorges is generally more valuable to his team when

he’s throwing his body in front of a shot, checking the other team’s star player or, on occasion, scoring a goal. Yet, ask the 6-foot1, 200 pound Kelowna product to stand up for his mates by throwing down the gloves and putting his

face in harm’s way, and Gorges won’t hesitate for a split second. That’s the Josh Gorges any team would be happy to go to war with. whenderson @kelownacapnews.com

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SPORTS ▼ FIGURE SKATING

Buntin misses on Olympic bid Craig Buntin won’t get to live his Olympic dream in 2010. The 29-year-old Kelowna skater and his partner, Megan Duhamel, came up short in their bid to earn one of two Canadian berths in pairs competition at the Games next month in Vancouver. Buntin and Duhamel finished in third place at the Canadian Figure Skating Championships last weekend in London, Ont., behind winners Jessica Dube and Bryce Davison, and the second-place pairs team of Annabelle Langlois and Cody Hay. Duhamel and Buntin, who were third after the short program, were treated to a standing ovation for their spirited and emotional performance in the long routine.

But it wasn’t enough to overtake Langlois and Hay for the silver medal. For Buntin, who competed at the 2006 Olympic Games in Turin with Valerie Marcoux, it’s unlikely there will be any future Games with Duhamel. “We did everything we could out there,” Buntin told the Toronto Star, “…there were two teams out there that did more.” The fact that an experienced team like Buntin and Duhmael could skate a solid program and still get left out in the cold, speaks to the depth of Canada’s pairs skating. “I hope this whole Canadian team goes out and waves the Canada flag high,” Buntin added.

▼ COLLEGIATE VOLLEYBALL

Heat clean sweep player o’ week The UBC Okanagan Heat swept more than the Vancouver Island Mariners in BCCAA volleyball action last weekend. The Heat also cleaned up in the athlete of the week department, with Sara Zaytsoff winning the conference’s female honour and Preston Tucker taking the male award. Zaytsoff, a third-year student out of D.W. Poppy in Langley, was a game changer on the weekend in a pair of victories over VIU. On Friday when the match was tied at one set apiece, Zaytsoff stepped up and provided the Heat with the offence and the blocking that they needed to pull away in the match. She finished the night with seven kills, two blocks and an ace without committing a single error.

On Saturday Zaytsoff continued with her near flawless play as she helped the Heat defeat the VIU Mariners for the second straight night, 3-0. Zaytsoff hit for a combined 43 per cent efficiency over the weekend. Tucker, a third-year setter from Vernon, played a big role in No. 3 nationally-ranked Heat’s 3-1 and 3-0 wins over the No. 5 VIU Mariners in men’s action at UBCO. The first-place Heat needed Tucker to move the ball around to his attackers in order to have an advantage over a very physical VIU team. Tucker finished the weekend with six digs, four aces, two kills, and a very timely stuff block on Saturday. He was greatly responsible for the strength of UBCO’s offense and he kept VIU guessing about what the Heat were coming at them with.

▼ COLLEGIATE HOCKEY

OC Crusaders in race to playoffs The playoff push is officially underway for the Okanagan College Crusaders in the B.C. Intercollegiate Hockey League. With only 10 games remaining in the regular season, every game has added importance, beginning this weekend with a double-header against one of the top teams in B.C. collegiate hockey. The Crusaders will host Simon Fraser University for a pair of games in the Okanagan, beginning tonight

Roundup of sports briefs WRESTLING… Two members of the Central Okanagan Wrestling Association came home with medals from the 2010 Western Age Class Wrestling Championships in Kamloops. In the school boy division, Sam Hamer-Jackson (KLO Middle) won silver in the 41 kg class, while Beau Jackson (CNB Middle) earned silver in the 61 kg category. After losing his first See BriefsA20

when the two teams clash at the WInfield Arena (9:10 p.m.). OC and SFU will also play Saturday at Memorial Arena (9:15 p.m.). At 7-8-1 the Crusaders enter the weekend in a tie for fourth place, just one point out of second place as just four points separate second from sixth in the seven team league. SFU on the other hand has run away from the pack and sits in first place with a 14-2-1 record. The good news for OC is that

six of the Crusaders’ 10 remaining games are at home. The Crusaders began the post Christmas schedule with a split of two games with Trinity Western, winning 6-1 before losing 5-1. Andrew Rebus, Matt Elia (2), Micah Anderson, Sasha Golin and Derek Liebel scored for OC in the win. This is the first season OC has iced a team in the BCIHL.

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CONCENTRATION…Okanagan Gymnastics Centre’s Grace Driver shows her form during the Cobweb Invitational gymnastics meet on Sunday in Kelowna.

Swedish women play POE Kelowna hockey fans will get a firsthand look at the Swedish women’s national hockey team this Sunday at Prospera Place. At 2:30 p.m., the Swedes will take on Kelowna’s Pursuit of Excellence Hockey Academy

girls team in an exhibition game. The POE team is coached by David Roy and features one local player, Kristin Huber of Kelowna. Team Sweden began training in Kelowna this

week and will be in the city until Feb. 4 in preparation for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. The Swedes were also in Kelowna this summer, Aug. 16 to 29, to take part in an intensive training camp.

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Defense helps Owl boys win Briefs from A19 match, Hamer-Jackson reeled off three straight wins for a second-place showing. In his last match, Sam won over Jarred Beckett of Neil Middle School in Port Alberni by a decision. Sam took the first period 4-1 and the second by a 3-2 count. In the 61 kg division, Beau Jackson beat Ian Jackart of Vancouver College and Lally Jaskaran of the Guru Gobin Singh Wrestling Club in Abbotsford, before losing to Daryl Conner of Langley United Wrestling Club by a pin in the second period. The event, held at the Tournament Capital Centre in Kamloops, featured wrestlers from Grades 7 to 12.

OWLS B’BALL… Despite a lacklustre effort, the Kelowna Owls improved to 4-0 in league play and 13-4 overall with a 77-40 road victory over the Salmon Arm Golds Tuesday in Okanagan Valley senior boys basketball action. The Owls started slowly but a solid defen-

sive effort allowed them to take a 23-3 lead at the end of the first quarter. Despite 11 turnovers in the second quarter, the Owls led 3818 at the half. Sloppy play continued in the second half as both teams substituted freely but, in the end, Kelowna simply had more talent and more height as 6-foot-8 rookie Braxston Bunce made his debut in a KSS uniform following knee surgery in August. Bunce celebrated his 16th birthday with four points on 2-for-2 shooting, two rebounds and two blocked shots in limited action. Grade 11 Taylor Loffler led the way on the scoresheet with 15 points while Luke Hennig contributed 12 on 4-for-7 shooting. Senior Chris Ratzlaff chipped in with 11 points. The Owls shot 43.6 per cent from the field, while committing a season high 33 turnovers. This weekend Kelowna is on the coast for an exhibition series against perennial powerhouse R.C Palmer of Richmond, No. 6 ranked AAA St. Georges of Vancouver and No. 11 Fleetwood Park of Surrey.

KSS GIRLS… The KSS senior girls basketball team fell 7157 to Salmon Arm—the number-two-ranked senior girls team in the province—in girls league play this week. Jade MontgomeryWaardenburg had a team high 23 points while Caitlin Pomietlarz added 15 and Jordan Ned had nine points for KSS, which fell to 4-and-2 in league play. Both losses have come at the hands of Salmon Arm. The KSS girls are ranked 15th in the province.

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COMPETITORS head down the ski cross course at Big White during the B.C. Ski Cross Championships last weekend.

TIER 2 ROCKETS… The Kelowna Tier 2 Rockets made it as far as the semifinals of the Kamloops midget tournament last weekend before bowing out to the Port Alberni Bulldogs. Kelowna opened the tourney with a 4-2 loss to Terrace, but rebounded with an 8-2 win over the Kerry Park Islanders. Two more wins, 3-1 over Williams Lake and 7-1 over Comox Valley, gave the Rockets a secondSee Briefs A21

Deans reaches ski cross podium Big White’s Ian Deans used the home course to his advantage to reach the medal podium at the 2010 B.C. Ski Cross Championships. Deans raced his way to a bronze medal in the FIS men’s division last weekend at Big White Resort. The event drew more than 50 competitors from across North America, including the Big White contingent of Deans, Brooke Lukinuk, Makena Heinrich, Sophie Schroeder, Tyler Clark, Zane Torres and Ned Ireland. The ski cross course is patterned after the popular moto cross event with four skiers on the track facing a variety of terrain features, including

banked corners and rollers designed to challenge and excite any competitor as they race for the finish line. The provincial results are:

FIS WOMEN 1. Brooke Dunleavy , Australia 2. Marielle Thompson, Canada 3. Catrina Grant, Canada

FIS MEN 1. Matthew Torrie, Canada 2. Sammy Kent, Canada 3. Ian Deans, Kelowna

NON FIS RESULTS: Female 1. Brooke Lukinuk, Kelowna

2. Makena Heinrich, Kelowna 3. Sophie Schroeder, Kelowna Male Age 7 - 8 1. Axel Bailey, Calgary 2. Isaac Athans, Kelowna 3. Jack McNaughton, Calgary Male Age 9 1. Tyler Clark , Kelowna 2. Marcus Athans, Kelowna 3. Quinn Rasmussen, Kelowna Male Age 10 1. Zane Torres , Kelowna 2. Cole Pederson, Kelowna 3. James Callaghan, Kelowna • Male Age 15 + 1. Ned Ireland, Kelowna 2. Mark Manton, Kelowna

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Cyrus Kangarloo was Telemark’s top competitor at the 26th edition of the Reino Keski-Salmi Loppet at the Larch Hills cross country ski area. Kangarloo finished the 36-kilometre event on Sunday in fifth spot with a time of one hour 49 minutes 32 seconds. The Reino Keski-Salmi Loppet is the largest in B.C. with over 400 participants, and is the first of five events in the KalWest Interior Loppet Ser-

ies. Other Telemark skiers to crack the top 20 were Peter Watson, who was 14th in 1:58:36, and Loic Letaillieur who came across the line in 19th with a time of 2:05:26. The lone Telemark skier to win his age group was Eric Rayson who led the 70 to 79 division in 2:33:14. Other Telemark results included: John Davina, 30th overall and third in men’s 50 to 59 in

2:11:08; Joe Wessel, 39th in 2:15:02; Glen McHatten, 83rd in 2:42:36; Bill Stephens, 96th in 2:54:03; Dorothy Quayle, 4th in women’s 50 to 59 and 97th overall in 2:55:20; and Alison Campbell, 113th in 3:21:58. The Telemark Cross Country Ski Club will host the 25th annual Apple Loppet on Sunday, Jan. 31. For more information, visit www.telemarkx-c. com.

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Civic awards nominations open The best and brightest in Kelowna’s sporting community in 2009 will be honoured this spring at Kelowna’s 35th Annual Civic and Community Awards. With that in mind, the selection committee is now accepting nominations for the following three sports award categories: • Bob Giordano Memorial Award—Awarded in recognition of an overall outstanding contribution. To honour a citizen who has contributed significantly through voluntary service to amateur sport. • Bryan Couling Memorial Athletic Team of the Year Award—Presented annually to the team (amateur or professional) bringing the greatest amount of recognition to Kelowna. • Female and Male Athlete of the Year Awards— Awarded to the athletes (pro or amateur) bringing the greatest amount of recognition to Kelowna.

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place finish in their pool. Trevor Berisoff and Dyl MacDonald led the Rockets over the weekend with three goals and four assists, while Matt Blais added two goals and six points, and Blake Culbert chipped in with two goals and three assists.

INTERIOR BOWLING… The Rutland team has been set for the 64th annual B.C. Interior Bowling Championships, March 19 and 20. A 10-game roll off was held Jan. 16 at Capri Lanes to determine the 12-member local team. The Rutland men are: Matt Schultz, Ken Blacke, Rick Goyette, Chris Davy, Randy Blaschuk, and Mark McDonald. The women’s team consists of: Ashley Fowler, Charmaine Loff, Amanda Mente, Lori Faasse, Kim Blaschuk and Joann Bosch. The coach is Ray Baillie and the manager is Sharon Koffler.

Dillon Morningbird +3 • Bantam girls High average: Hannah McKay 114 High single: Hannah McKay 175 High Triple: Hannah McKay 396 • Bantam boys High average: Kyle Solloway 131 High single: Kyle Solloway 263 High Triple: Kyle Solloway 497 • Bowler of the Week Hannah McKay +50 • Bowler of the month Tyson Lanthier +5 • Junior girls High average: Marissa Maday 168 High single: Harli Loff/ Chantal Issel 222 High Triple: Marissa Maday 590 • Junior boys High average: Devin Wapen 167 High single: Devin Wapen 265 High Triple: Devin Wapen 588 • Bowler of the week Brayden Fortney +82

CAPRI BOWLING… Here are some Capri Lanes YBC results: • One game smurfs—girls High Average: Brielynn Sargeant 132 High single: Brielynn Sargeant 142 • One game smurf—boys High Average: Dane Shumay 108 High single: Dane Shumay 133 • Bowler of the Week Alexander Minary +21 • Bowler of the month Dane Shumay +5 • Two game smurfs— girls High Average: Chloe Nilsson 98 High Single: Chloe Nilsson 117 High Double: Chloe Nilsson 220 • Two game smurfs— boys High average: Ethan McCarty 107 High single: Ethan McCarty 160 High double: Ethan McCarty 269 • Bowler of the Week Ethan McCarty +48 • Bowler of the month

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The deadline for nominations is Feb. 12. Nomination forms are available online at : www. kelowna.ca/CM/Page122. aspx. Forms can also be picked up at Parkinson Recreation Centre, City Hall, at local libraries, the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce, or Sport Kelowna. The winners will be announced at the annual dinner and gala on Wednesday, April 14 at the Delta Grand Okanagan Lakefront Resort.

SPORT HERO AWARDS… Nominations are now being accepted for the 2010 edition of the Community Sport Hero Awards. The City of Kelowna and Pacific Sport will recognize the outstanding contributions of sport volunteers—coaches and/ or administrators—at a reception and ceremony on Thursday, Feb. 11. Organizers are calling for nominees whose talent, dedication and generosity has had a positive and significant impact on their chosen sport. Nomination forms are available at the Capital News Centre, Parkinson Recreation Centre, Sport Kelowna Centre or online at www.

pacificsport.com/okanagan. Nominations will close on Friday, Jan. 29. For more informa-

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KELOWNA BANTAM tier 1 player Matthew Hill breaks in for a scoring chance against the Kamloops Blazers goaltender in Okanagan Mainline hockey action Saturday at Rutland Arena. Kamloops won the game 5-1. DAVE CONNOR/CONTRIBUTOR

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Meghan Lee and Jaclyn Nazareno scored 22 points each for the winners. Jenn Austin scored 13 for Ace, while Ashlee Williams chipped in with 12. Marni Richardson scored 12 points as LifeMark Physiotherapy beat the Rookies 66-20. Jacquie Lalonde had 11 and Mandy Trenholm scored 1o for Lifemark. Cassidy Schultz led the Rookies with 14. Joni Frei and Mel Coon scored 11 points each as the B.C. Storm

downed Misfits 49-43. Maya Bhogal scored 11 points, while Carrie Snaychuk added 10 for Misfits. The KWBL standings are: W L Triple Threat 8 2 Pinnacle/OK Strata 7 3 LifeMark Physiotherapy 7 3 King of Floors Fury 7 3 Ace 5 5 BC Storm 5 5 Rookies 1 9 Misfits 0 10

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courage a more sustainable way of living. McCoubrey has agreed to sponsor Dirt! The Movie, featuring the prominent South Asian activist Vandana Shiva. The film explains how integral the soil we walk on every day is to our existence. “It’s the kind of thing I think people need to think about,” McCoubrey said, noting he’s hoping the festival draws a good crowd. The movie opens with an explanation of how dirt is really a living component of our surroundings, made from the same elements as the stars, the plants and the animals. It then points out how dissociated human beings are from that concept. The film examines the environmental, economic, social and political impact that the soil has, embodying the goals of the festival itself. For McCoubrey, film festivals like this one are a way to bring a whole bunch of issues to the public eye and shine a light on issues one might not otherwise think of—like dirt. Dirt plays an integral role in human existence, though its rarely something people stop to think

about. “Being an organic farmer, which is based on stewardship of the soil, the whole relationship to human existence is a theme I’m well aware of and think everybody should know about,” he said. For the festival’s founder and lead organizer, Joanne de Vries, it’s about more than just providing people with information. “The thing that really puts us in a different league is the panel discussion after the films,” she said. Each film is followed by a discussion with experts from around the valley who come in and lead an open dialogue with audience members in hopes of facilitating some concrete change in peoples’ lives. This year’s films include: • Playground, a look at the roots of the commercial child sex industry • Age of Stupid, a look at the devastated world of the future if climate change is not stopped • Two Million Minutes, examining what kinds of learning need to occur in the two million minutes a student spends in high school • A Chemical Reaction,

one town’s story of how and why it banned pesticides. • Power Path, following American Indian tribes as they explore ways to bring renewable energy projects to their communities • Dirt! The Movie, the story of the earth’s most valuable and under appreciated source of fertility, from its miraculous beginning to its crippling degradation • Last Call for Planet Earth, a look at how the planet can be saved through sustainable architecture and town planning • H2Oil, a voyage of discovery, heartbreak and politicization in the stories of those trying to defend water in Alberta against tar sands expansion • The Garden, The story of America’s largest urban farm. • Garbage Dreams, the story of three teenage boys growing up in the world’s largest garbage village • One Water, a film that celebrates all the myriad ways water has touched human lives. For more information on times and dates of films, go to www.freshoutlookfoundation.com, and click the Reel Change button. jsmith@kelownacapnews.com

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t is beginning to look like James Cameron is going to do it again. At the Golden Globe Awards last Sunday, he walked away with best picture and best director awards for Avatar. The Globes are widely considered to be a predictor for the Academy Awards. If that is true, he could be a big winner at the Oscars, as he was 12 years ago for Titanic. He even beat out his ex-wife, Katherine Bigelow, who was considered to be the favourite director for The Hurt Locker. Overall, the big winners at the Globes were also big winners at the box office, including Sandra Bullock for her role in The Blind Side and Robert Downey Jr. as Sherlock Holmes. But enough about movies that do not need more publicity as the four new movies that are opening this weekend deserve a look. Extraordinary Measures looks interesting because it teams the actors who have been two of the best known fictional adventurers of all time: Indiana Jones and Rick O’Connell of the Mummy trilogy. Harrison Ford stars in the true story of a scientist who partners with Brendan Fraser’s character to develop a cure for a rare disease killing his children. It is based upon the book The Cure, the

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ON-SCREEN adventurers Harrison Ford (left) and Brendan Fraser team up in the true-life drama Extraordinary Measures. story of John Crowley, a biotechnology executive whose two youngest children were afflicted with Pompe disease. Along with his wife, Aileen (Keri Russell), he raises money for research scientist Robert Stonehill, forming a company to develop a drug to save his children’s lives. Former wrestler Dwayne Johnson stars as the Tooth Fairy, a minor league hockey player whose nickname comes from his habit of separating opposing players from their teeth. But when he discour-

ages a youngster’s hopes, he’s sentenced to one week’s hard labour as a real tooth fairy, including a tutu, wings and magic wand. It also stars Ashley Judd, Julie Andrews and Billy Crystal in a role that reminds me of his Miracle Max character in The Princess Bride. Coincidentally, Crystal starred in that movie with another wrestler, Andre the Giant. Legion stars Paul Bettany as the archangel Michael, a fallen angel who is the only one standing between mankind and Armageddon after God

loses faith in humanity. Using angels, God’s wrath descends on Earth to exterminate the population. In a desperate lastchance gambit, Michael leads a group of strangers to a small New Mexico diner to protect a young waitress who may be pregnant with Christ in his second coming. Also starring Dennis Quaid and Tyrese Gibson, Legion reminds me of the cult classic The Prophecy, in which Christopher Walken played the archangel Gabriel who comes to earth to find an evil soul to help fight a war in

Heaven. Paul Bettany is also one of the stars of The Young Victoria, in which Emily Blunt stars as the young Princess Victoria on the eve of her succession to the throne. It is the story of the passion and the romance with Prince Albert in the midst of a royal power struggle which would define her as one of history’s most indelible rulers. Rick Davis is the manager of the Capitol Theatre in West Kelowna. capitol_wes@ landmarkcinemas.ca

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he poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, Haiti, was hit by a catastrophic 7.0 earthquake on Jan. 12. It destroyed much of the country and its people. The enormity of this disaster, and its affect on the country’s residents, especially those living in Port-Au-Prince, will be impossible for those of us who enjoy the Canadian lifestyle to truly understand. They will need a lot more than prayers to get them through this ordeal.

If you watch television, listen to the radio, read newspapers, or get your world news online, the desperation of the people in Haiti must have touched you by now. Unfortunately, disasters bring out the best and the worst of the human race, especially when it comes to soliciting donations for those in need. So we also need to be concerned about avoiding fraud, and to make sure that our money goes to competent relief organizations that are equipped and experienced to

handle the unique challenges of providing assistance. The Better Business Bureau has a few tips to help figure out where to direct donations: • Rely on expert, rather than third-party, opinion when it comes to evaluating a charity. The Canada Revenue Agency (www.cra.gc.ca/donors) is a good resource to verify an agency’s accountability. • Consider each charity’s fundraising and administrative costs. Even a credit card dona-

tion will involve, at a minimum, a processing fee. If a charity claims 100 per cent of collected funds will be assisting earthquake victims, the truth is the organization is likely incurring at least some expenses. • Be cautious about online giving, especially in response to spam messages and emails that claim to link to a relief organization. Do what you can, but remember: Doing nothing accomplishes nothing.

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eports of peace breaking out in the B.C. public school system have been greatly exaggerated. After signing their first-ever voluntary contract with any B.C. government in 2006, the B.C. Teachers’ Federation, in effect the province’s third largest political party, was a relatively calm presence in the 2009 election campaign. It’s now clear that the BCTF’s hot war against the B.C. Liberal government hasn’t gone away—it’s turned cold, but no less bitter or costly. Backing up their ads about neglect-

ed school kids was a wave of union grievances that may grow this year to a tsunami sweeping through 10,000 or more classrooms. Arbitrator James Tom Dorsey released a deFletcher cision on some of the grievances last week, and reports of a big win for the BCTF were also greatly exaggerated. This included my own initial news report which speculated that the 21 classes Dorsey found out of compliance with the School Act were an indication of hundreds more violations of class size or special needs limits. The B.C. Public School Employ-

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ers’ Association is the government’s bargaining agency, responsible for the $5.4 billion B.C. taxpayers will spend on education this year. BCPSEA provided some much-needed corrections and context for news reports of the arbitration, which left the impression that those BCTF ads were right about under-funding and neglect being widespread in B.C. schools. First, the 21 grievances that were upheld came from a group of 81 selected from more than 1,600 in B.C. This means 60 of the sample complaints were dismissed outright. Of the 21 that were upheld, only two classes were found to have too many students or inadequately supported special needs students, a situation Dorsey termed “inappropriate for

student learning.” The rest were what BCPSEA called “process violations.” A polite term for such complaints would be nitpicking. The biggest BCTF arbitration “wins” were in Coast Mountain school district, which includes Terrace. There the problem is not overcrowding, but keeping classes large enough to be viable. It’s the proliferation of special needs students, defined as those having an individual education plan, that is the problem. Juggling these students into manageable classes as they show up at school each fall is a daunting task for even a robust urban school district. In Coast Mountain, it took until the end of October to get classes sorted out, a month later than the Sept. 30 deadline

specified in legislation. The remedy for this supposed failure was to give one Coast Mountain teacher nine extra paid days off and others six days off. Substitute teachers will now have to be brought in to manage these special needs students and their classmates. So in summary, those 1,600-odd grievances, filed for the 2006-07 and 2007-08 years, are just a warm up for the BCTF. They expect as many as 10,000 more this year, escalating a senseless power struggle over education that shows no sign of abating. Tom Fletcher is legislative columnist for Black Press. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Friday, January 22, 2010

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Joe Rich resident feels let down

Not enough oversight in developing new gravel pit

To the editor: After eight years the public meeting regarding the gravel pit application on Pyman Road in Joe Rich finally took place on Jan. 15 in the Rutland Centennial Hall. I was hoping that, this being the last hurdle for the applicant, would also be (the applicant’s) toughest one to overcome—how wrong I was. Although this meeting was advertised in the media and numerous other formats only 30 to 40 residents of Joe Rich with other assorted interested parties were in attendance. What happened? I applaud the residents that were in attendance and thank them for making the developer aware of their concerns. To the residents who did not make the time to attend, you let your neighbours down. (Regional District of the Central Okanagan) director Hayes spoke for two minutes; (CORD chairman and Kelowna city) councillor Robert Hobson sat for the whole meeting and said nothing, while (MLA) Norm Letnick only reiterated safety issues that were touched on by numerous residents. Where were the city councillors and mayor to speak for the residents of Black Mountain who will have to put up with increased traffic and noise? Where was the RDCO planning department questioning land use issues, where was

To the editor: It is hard to imagine what passes for public input nowadays, especially when the topic is gravel pits. Two major gravel pits get established in Joe Rich. One has no public meeting whatsoever, and the other has a three hour meeting. Three hours to discuss what will impact the community for decades And the developer simply ducks under the amount needed for a full environmental impact assessment, in an area with many endangered species. Much further discussion to mitigate impacts is needed. Norm Letnick, MLA for the area, was quite correct in stating that there needs to be much more, regular, public consultation in the gravel pit approval process. Meanwhile, the rural community of Joe Rich has to take substantial logging, a clearcut power slash right through the heart of the community, and gravel pits at both ends. All of this simply supplies resources to Kelowna and is of little direct benefit to the community. The latest is a shale extraction pit up Goudie Road, which Highways already said does not have adequate pavement. Does the left know what the right is doing? At the Pyman pit public meeting only one regional director attended. He spoke for about two minutes and left shortly after. The board chair, Robert Hobson was there for the whole meeting but did not say one word. Where were the other directors who are supposed to represent the whole Central Okanagan?

The very next day the board passed a parks motion saying how valuable/endangered these grasslands are in the Okanagan. But not a single CORD board member or CORD staff person said anything at the public meeting. Where were they? It is hard to imagine much for gravel pit improvements coming out of the local Aggregate Committee. The Fraser Valley Aggregate Committee took five years and has yet to have anything passed even by the local level of government. Many think the producers dominated and watered down the whole process. Then they still must have all this approved by the provincial government. (http://www.abbotsfordtoday. ca/?p=26943) Indeed, the big problem is with the provincial government’s Mines Act which is 140 years old. The current Liberal government did a study in 2000/2001 and came up with 47 recommendations: http:// www.empr.gov.bc.ca/Mining/Geoscience/SurficialGeologyandHazards/AggregateProject/Review/ Documents/Recommendations.pdf. To date not one recommendation has been implemented. Perhaps the local Aggregate Committee should begin with this report, as it suggests ways pits could benefit a local community. They can red/yellow/green pit areas forever but there will always be controversy if the process is not fair to the public. Reg Volk, Joe Rich

Opposed to changing Whitworth water access Open letter to West Kelowna council: Re: By law No. 0099, 2009 Disposition of beach access on Whitworth Road. I have resided (on Whitworth Road) for over 18 years. My property is one of eight that is not shoreline situated but has enjoyed the freedom to utilize the beach access under discussion. I am opposed to this proposal to alter the status of this piece of land. My family and visiting relatives have enjoyed access to the beach via this access every summer for the purpose of water skiing, tubing, swimming and just general relaxation at the shoreline. This proposal will deny us from that opportunity forever more. At the time of purchasing my home, the beach access was a contributing factor in its selection. It was touted by the realtor and seller and we view the proximity as an asset to the value of our land. This would be lost in the event that the access

changes ownership. The precedent of this transaction is of major significance and I cannot believe that it would not be apparent to the authors of the recommendation. This idea to sell the beach accesses to help finance the Gellaty Nut Farm Park was rejected in 2002. The prior owner of 2407 Whitworth Rd. attempted to purchase the access and was denied by the stewards of the land at that time. It would not surprise me that he would seek redress if this sale is now possible. Every beach access in West Kelowna could conceivably become subject to the same rationale. The two other accesses alluded to in the newspaper article are not viable options to me or the residents near me. One access is entirely obstructed by brush and not possible to walk through. The other is a driveway used by the property owners of 2447 and 2455 Whitworth Rd. and it has been so used for as long as I have lived in the area. No one would

know it is a beach access. In fact the construction of the houses would lead people to believe that there is no beach access there and no signs exist to that end. The area is unique in that the eight homes west of the Nut Farm, are the only properties that do not have shoreline components. I am certain that all property owners adjacent to the beach accesses would like to purchase the land beside their properties and with the precedent established, it would be difficult to reject future approaches of this nature without legal exposures of some sort. There was political capital harvested this summer with the announcement of a clean up and improved status of this particular beach access. Signs where even placed identifying the access. Very recently the signs have disappeared and the transaction has been touted as done. One would have thought that public views on this subject would have been sought BEFORE the

time and energy was expended on the subject and the inference that this is all but over. Before anything like this takes place, council might look into the low utilization of the beach area at the Nut Farm. With relatively nominal cost, the beach area could be enhanced to be more attractive to users as the shore line there is over 400 feet in length. The parking around 4129 Gellaty Rd. is al-

ready inadequate and any additional activity there would only compound the summer congestion. There would appear to be a number of options to be thoroughly explored before committing to this proposal. It is assumed that binding commitments have not been entered into by the parties, for if that is the case, the request for public input from interested parties is a sham. D. Everson, West Kelowna

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the parks department shedding light on the proposed regional park next to the gravel pit? Our politicians let us down. Interior health obviously has no issues with the dust that will be flying as they were not in attendance, and Black Mountain irrigation was, I guess, too busy with government funding applications to follow through on their earlier opposition to the application. Let’s hope the excavation does not hit the aquifer and cause any water issues up or down the hill. And finally, the Joe Rich Volunteer Fire Department, which had no one in attendance to question the increased human activity in the area and how that will relate to the chances of increased wildfire activity. The area has been designated high risk for a number of years by the B.C. Ministry of Forests and yet no questions or concerns were expressed by any officer or member of the department. All in all a poor last effort by the community and other agencies, a poor end to eight years of questioning and follow ups by a dedicated small group of residents let down at the last minute by the indifference of the community of Joe Rich and our neighbours to the west. Chris Terry, Joe Rich

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Friday, January 22, 2010

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Mild winter ideal for growing tomatoes in a greenhouse F or those of you lucky enough to own a hobby greenhouse this is the type of winter when you can really cash in. Normally, the temperature is so cold outside it is hard to keep a greenhouse warm enough to grow anything that needs heat. But it only takes a lit-

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mal Units) needed when we have a winter like this one. If you really want to have some fun why not get some hot house tomatoes going so you can have fresh tomatoes in early June almost two months before the garden varieties begin to produce. Start the seeds in small containers such as

jiffy pots or even egg cartons using a good clean potting mixture such as Natures Gold Potting Soil. Always provide a hole in the bottom of the pot for drainage. In about three weeks transplant the seedlings into four-inch pots. For best results this should all be done on a

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into March and the weather will be warmer and the days longer. The five-gallon pots are placed about 30 inches apart in the greenhouse and the plants are supported with twine tied to ceiling hooks. Water regularly and feed with a water soluble fertilizer every second watering. If preferred you can use an organic source of nutrient such as fish oil or compost tea. All of this is done right in your back yard greenhouse and when the days really start to stretch out and become quite warm in April and May you might have to ventilate to keep it from getting too hot (greenhouse effect). It will probably be necessary to keep a little heat on at night however, as tomatoes do not like cool night temperatures. Pollination inside a greenhouse is something that needs a little assistance simply by shaking the vines once a day while they are in bloom. During my childhood, from birth to when I was about 15 years old,

my dad grew hundreds of tomato and cucumber plants in our greenhouses and sold the produce to the local market. I am so looking forward to doing this in a small way when I get my own home greenhouse up and running so I can show my granddaughter a little bit of what I saw as a child. ••• I just received an email from a nice young lady who prides herself in the art of sharpening things. She will sharpen anything you have in the home including scissors, knives and hair clippers but what caught my eye is her garden tool service. There is nothing more discouraging than a pair of shears that bind and tear or a lawn mower blade (electric) that mushes instead of cuts. Just call Shirley at The Blade Doctor 250808-0130 or visit www. bladedoctor.ca for more info. Tune in to The Don Burnett Garden Show on the new AM 1150 News Talk Sports Saturdays from 8 to 10 a.m.

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A student researcher at Okanagan College is conducting three focus groups to better understand natural and organic food consumers in the Kelowna area. The business research is the required project of the Business Administration Honours program at the college. The researcher is looking for Kelowna consumers with high levels of consumption and consumers with low levels of consumption of natural and organic food. The participants will be asked to participate in one 90-minute session held at the college during January. Any person over the age of 19 is welcome and will receive a $15 gift certificate from Nature’s Fare. For more information email the study researcher at pschoenfeld@myokangan.bc.ca.

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ultiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease, where the body’s immune system attacks the body’s myelin, the protective sheath that covers the nerve fibres in the brain and spinal cord, eventually causing deterioration of the nerves themselves. When myelin is damaged, the messages that travel along that nerve may be slowed or blocked, interfering with the communication between the brain and the rest of the body. It is not yet understood exactly why MS occurs in some people and not others, although a combination of factors, ranging from genetics to childhood infections, may play a role. Canada has one of the highest rates of MS in the world. Multiple sclerosis can be difficult to diagnose early in the course of the disease, because symptoms often occur in periods of relapse and remission, sometimes disappearing for months.

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James Kaufman Symptoms may also vary widely, depending on the amount of damage and the particular nerves that are affected. Those symptoms can include dizziness, fatigue, tremors, lack of coordination or unsteady walk, double vision or blurring of vision, tingling or pain in parts of the body, deterioration of vision, electrical jolt sensations that occur with certain head movements, and numbness or weakness in one or more limbs, which typically occurs on one side of the body at a time or the bottom half of the body. Symptoms of MS are triggered or worsened by an increase in body temperature. Because there is presently no cure for the disease, treatment typical-

ly focuses on combating the autoimmune response and managing the symptoms. Western medical treatment mainly consists of medications to manage symptoms, although many disease-modifying treatments are being developed. Some people have such mild symptoms that no treatment is necessary. In Chinese medicine, a number of factors are considered to contribute to the development of MS, including diet, life-

style, and constitutional factors that may cause a vulnerability to developing this condition. MS is considered a dampness pattern, meaning that there is an obstruction of the flow of energy through the body’s channels, causing a feeling of heaviness in the legs as well as numbness and tingling. Over time, the blocked energy has an effect on other areas, causing a deficiency in the liver and kidneys that leads to blurred vision, weak-

ness of the legs, dizziness, and vertigo. Acupuncture cannot cure multiple sclerosis, but it can offer considerable help in alleviating the symptoms and slowing down the progress of the condition. However, the extent to which acupuncture can help depends on when treatment is started—the earlier treatment is started, the better. If treatment is started in the very early stages, symptoms can be minimized and even elimin-

BrainTrust, ski patrol partner on concussion education program BrainTrust Canada and the Canadian Ski Patrol System (CSPS) have launched a partnership which includes the distribution of concussion cards as a prevention and management tool to all 5,000 ski patrollers across the country. The new pocket-sized concussion information cards provide a definition, symptoms and recommended management for concussion. The program is a partnership between Kelowna-based non profit organization BrainTrust Canada, which specializes in brain injury, and the Canadian Ski Patrol System, a national organization that provides volunteer safety and rescue services at ski hills across Canada and supports many non-ski events. Sponsors of the program include the Kelowna Sunrise Rotary Club, CSPS (Palliser Zone) and the Dave Irwin Foundation. “A concussion is brain injury,” says Doug Rankmore, chief executive offi-

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Staying healthy, exercising, decreasing stress, avoiding heat, and lots of rest can play a big part in managing the condition and maintaining quality of life. This subject matter is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be relied upon as medical advice. James Kaufman is a registered acupuncturist at Okanagan Acupuncture Centre’s, 1625 Ellis St. 250-861-8863 www.okanaganacupuncture.com

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Cadillac is now one of only four brands offered by the new General Motors, and like Chevrolet, Buick and GMC, the future of the company depends on them. I will miss Pontiac, Saab and Saturn but I won’t miss many of their products like my least favourite car, the Saturn L200 wagon. Through the difficult years, one standout vehicle was the Cadillac CTS. Debuted in 2002, it was one of GM’s first returns to real-wheel-drive vehicles. It was an attempt to go after younger, more affluent buyers and followed two failed earlier attempts with the Allante and Catera. Originally offered as a sedan with various options and trim levels, the CTS was warmly received and has won a number of awards since. The breakaway styling by Wayne Cherry with razorback lines, big forward sloping grille and signature upright head and

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engine and a five-speed automatic transmission. This is the same engine featured in the popular Mazda3 models. For those who want ra little more power, Mazda still offers the turbocharged 2.3-litre inline four-cylinder engine, producing 244 hp and 259 lb/ ft of torque on the CX-7 GS and GT models, both featuring all-wheel drive and a six-speed automatic transmission. Pricing and fuel economy are the keys here with the GX, starting at $27,995 compared with $32,295 for the GS AWD and $38,990 for the GT AWD. Gaining a foothold in the entry-level crossover market is important for Mazda because it (the crossover and compact SUV segment) makes up 15 per cent of the entire automotive market in Canada, second only to the compact sedan segment. My tester was the 2010 CX-7 GX model with the $2,995 Luxury Package, featuring power moonroof, leather upholstery and door trim, leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, eight-way power adjustable driver’s seat, four-way power adjustable passenger seat, heated seat, Bluetooth hands-free phone system with audio profile and automatic climate control. It was priced at $30,990. Fuel consumption for the 2.5-litre is rated at 10.4L/100 km (27 mpg) city and 7.2L/100 km (39 mpg) highway. Meanwhile, the 2.3-litre turbo gets 12.2L/100 km (23 mpg) city and 8.7L/100 km (32 mpg) highway. For 2010 all trim levels get new rain-sensing wipers, telescopic steering wheel, rear door storage bin, tire pressure monitoring system and multi-information system as new features this year. The GT adds 235/55R 19 tires, memory driver’s seat, colour multi information display with rear view camera and blind spot monitoring system. As well, all CX-7s are fitted with four-wheel disc brakes with ABS, electronic brake force distribution and brake assist. The ABS is electronically integrated with the stability control and trac-

tion control systems. Together, they modulate engine power and braking to maintain stability. The CX-7 was introduced in 2007 and this year has undergone a minor facelift or “refinement” as Mazda likes to call it. According to Masashi Otsuka, program manager for the CX-7, Mazda aimed “not only to focus on the North American market but rather to create a true global model that would satisfy the needs and expectations of customers worldwide.” To that end, the athletic and sporty exterior is largely unchanged, except for a revised lower front grille with a larger fivepoint design, similar in appearance to the one adopted recently on the RX-8, MX-5 and Mazda3. This grille opening also contributes to increased cooling performance. On either side of the larger grille are new front fog lamp bezels. Inside, a new steering wheel incorporates controls for the audio, Bluetooth and cruise control, while the gauges are redesigned with threedimensional dials, ringed in blue illumination and white pointers. Softer padding is used on the front and rear door armrests, while new graining is used inside which reduces the collection of dirt between the dimples in the grain. Further refinement has been carried out on the CX-7 platform architecture, making it more rigid, lowering the noise, vibration and harshness levels and reducing wind noise. Thicker insulation in both the engine compartment and interior cabin result in a quieter environment for passengers, while the A-pillars are fitted with large moldings in an effort to suppress cabin noise generated by side winds. Mazda builds “zoom, zoom” into all its vehicles and the CX-7 is no different. It is based on the concept of creating a sport crossover SUV- a vehicle with the attributes of a sports car blended in with those of an SUV. From a design standpoint, the CX-7 is perhaps the sexiest SUV/CUV on the market with its steeply See Mazda B6

EASY ACCESS gets to the cargo volume for the CX-7 of 848 litres (30 cu ft) with the second row seats lifted upright and 1,658 litres (59 cu ft) with them folded. CONTRIBUTED

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THE INTERIOR FEATURES a bi-level design with the main instruments on the lower row. At the top is the Multi-Information Display (MID) with readouts for various information such as ambient temperature, time, radio mode and interior temperature and heating or cooling mode. CONTRIBUTED

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Mazda hopes for larger share of market with engine options Mazda from B5 raked windshield, flowing hood and bulging wheel arches. Distinct character line s run through the Apillars and along the sides of the hood to the front fascia. Inside the cabin there is room for five passengers with ample hip, head and legroom, although legroom is somewhat less than some competitors. Cargo room is 848 litres (30 cu. ft.) behind the rear seat and 1,658 litres (59 cu. ft.) with the rear seat folded. The GX has a towing capacity of 680 kg (1,500 lb), while the GS and GT turbo models will tow 907 kg (2,000 lb). The Mazda “zoom zoom” is evident in the CX-7 driving characteristics. The vehicle has carlike handling with nicely weighted steering, a firm yet stable ride and decent, but unspectacular acceleration with the base 2.5-litre engine. This is a fairly heavy vehicle at 1,588 kg (3,493 lb) so the engine does have to pull hard on heavy acceleration and the noise it produces lets you know it. At speed, there is little wind and road noise and the engine sound is bare-

ly audible. If power is important to you, though, you’d be advised to go with the 2.3-litre turbo engine, although it comes at a higher price and with poorer fuel economy. Overall, though, Mazda hopes to take a larger share of the compact SUV/CUV pie with the 2010 CX-7 and with the new GX model seems poised to cut into sales of the RAV4 and CR-V, particularly at the entry level.

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Body Style: Compact SUV/CUV. Drive Method: frontengine, front/all-wheel drive. Engine: 2.5-litre fourcylinder 16-valve DOHC (161 hp, 161 lb/ft torque; 2.3-litre turbocharged inline four cylinder (244 hp 258 lb/ft) Fuel Economy: 2.5-litre 10.4L/100 km (27 mpg) city, 7.2L/100 km (39 mpg) highway; 2.3-litre turbocharged, 12.2L/100 km (23 mpg) city, 8.7L/100 km (32 mpg) highway. Price: GX $27,995; GS $32,295; GT $38,990. Website: www.mazda.ca

Modify your wheels SCION made its official Canadian debut with three highly customized, urban aware models at the Montreal Auto Show this week. On display were: • The SCION Revault tC which features modern architectural elements, a custom wide-body kit, a turbocharged engine, a unique in-car entertainment system plus dozens of tuner modifications • The 2010 SCION xB Release Series 7.0, a limited edition of 2,000 individually badged vehicles featuring a four-piece DAMD body kit with side skirts plus front and rear lower lips, a unique TRD sport muffler, TRD lowering springs for more athletic handling, and a unique colour • The 2010 SCION xD by MV Designz featuring a five-Axis body kit, custom wheels, performance shocks and lowering springs, a TRD performance exhaust, and a customized Pioneer Premium Audio System. For more on the SCION Nation go to www.scionnation.ca, an online community for the next generation of stylish, urban Canadian drivers. The site features high-resolution images of customized SCION vehicles, a behind the scenes look at SCION’s 2009 season in Formula Drift, a SCION events calendar, and links for users to share images, videos and other content via Facebook, Twitter and RSS.

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MOTORING ▼ TOYOTA

FJ Cruiser still a rock-crawling, bush-bashing SUV Rob Beintema CONTRIBUTOR

And now for something completely different. Let’s step out of the limelight glare of hybrids, EVs and future fuel cell concepts and drag one of those somewhat fallenout-of-favour, rock-crawling, bush-bashing SUVs out from the darkening corners of automotive attention. In fact, let’s pick one rof my favourites, the Toyota FJ Cruiser. The FJ Cruiser came late to the SUV party, tdebuting as a concept at the 2003 Chicago Auto Show, unveiled as a production model at the folflowing year’s Detroit Show with the first 2007 version arriving at Canadian dealers in 2006. It was a retro-styled ttribute to the Land Cruiser FJ40 series of the ‘60s. Some may deride those early FJs or ‘Fake Jeeps’ as Japanese knockoffs of the original, but the dedicated design of today’s FJ Cruiser successfully mirrors Land Cruiser heritage cues—the white roof, wraparound rear windows, rounded front fenders and inboard headlamp treatment, to name

just a few of the cues. The FJ Cruiser takes this evolution of the past, adds modern power and technology, up-to-date amenity levels and excellent offroad capability, and wraps it in a compact package that looks bigger than it is and that is based on the solid foundation of the Tacoma/Hilux pickup platform. With a market shift from power to pennypinching, these are not easy times for the truck and offroader market. Dwindling sales numbers and FJ fan base concerns have sparked rumours, speculation and internet chatter about the FJ Cruiser’s future. So the debut of the 2010 FJ Cruiser with a more powerful and fuel efficient engine, along with improvements to the suspension tuning and power steering also came with a sigh of relief from the FJ faithful. “As with the legendary Land Cruisers that inspired it, the Toyota FJ Cruiser has developed an enthusiastic and loyal following of owners who value maximum capability and utility to help realize their adventures— from deep woods camping and back country skiing to

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THE 2010 FJ CRUISER, a true off-roader with styling that hearkens back to Land Cruiser tradition, renewed this year in a new shade of Army Green with variable valve timing added to the powertrain for more power and reduced fuel consumption. navigating the urban jungle,” said Warren Orton, director at Toyota Canada Inc. “This year we’ve

made changes under the hood to deliver more power with less fuel required and enhanced suspension and steering. The

result: the 2010 FJ is even more capable on the trail, yet equally comfortable to drive on the pavement.” Under the hood, an

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BC Driving School makes history with 2010 Olympic Games DriveWise BC, British Columbia’s largest driver training company, is providing the safety training and mentoring of more than 4,500 volunteer drivers for the coming 2010 Winter Olympic Games and has made history in the process. Canada’s leading provider of driver safety services, DriveWise was selected as the ofﬁcial provider of driver safety training and mentoring services Vancouver Olympics based on the combination of their advanced teaching methods, including virtual reality driving simulators, and their experience in delivering high-quality driver training to B.C.’s drivers for more than 34 years. “We are honoured to participate in this great event for our country and have welcomed the chance to aid in keeping the world’s greatest athletes, Games dignitaries and their families safe,” says DriveWise BC President and CEO Arthur Harris, from Victoria.

“We’re thrilled to be working in partnership with DriveWise. Their program is contributing towards the safe and effective roll-out of our transportation plan,” says Irene Kerr, Vice President, Services and Transportation for VANOC. “The DriveWise training is interactive, and our volunteer Games drivers are learning tools and techniques they will take with them the rest of their lives.” The DriveWise Olympic driver training program combined a mixture of in-class instruction, virtual reality simulation, online training and in-vehicle assessment and coaching. Led by the DriveWise British Columbia team, instructors from DriveWise centres across Canada assembled in Vancouver last October to begin providing elite driver training and mentoring services to the volunteer drivers of the 2010 Games. “It is the experience of a lifetime to be a service provider to something as important as the 2010 Olympic Games

and we are especially proud to be the only driver training organization in the history of the Olympic Games to have provided these services to more than 4,000 volunteer drivers. It is exciting to know that our years of experience in delivering highquality driver training has resulted in us participating in an event that will become part of Canada’s history,” says Kate Wells, Director of Media Relations for DriveWise BC. More than 4,600 vehicles will be put to use by the almost 5,000 volunteer drivers participating in the Games. All volunteer drivers have to be assessed, trained, scheduled and managed throughout the Olympic and Paralympic games. DriveWise trainers are working as an integral part of the VANOC transportation team assisting in bringing the Games’ volunteer drivers up to speed. Volunteers undergo rigorous preparation, including accreditation, vehicle familiarization, route training, venue familiarization, radio operations

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that power to the road via a choice of transmissions—a six-speed manual or a five-speed automatic electronically-controlled transmission, both coupled to a choice of fulltime or part-time fourwheel-drive systems with a two-speed transfer case. My tester came wrapped in a very apt Army Green, a new colour replacing Voodoo Blue. It also came with the six-speed manual. The manual gearbox’s long shifter throws make it a transmission for “trucker wanna-bes” but this torque-happy hauler easily encourages second-gear rolling stops and skip-shifts towards the taller gears, even when off the highway and swanning around city streets. I kept an eye on the tach and challenged myself to keep the revs near or below 2000 rpm, even while accelerating, to earn the best possible fuel economy average. This means accelerating with a murmur, rather than a roar. This also means that my best efforts led to a combined average of 13.6L/100km. Not great, but not far off the official rating of 13.7/10.3L/100km (city/ hwy). Inside, the FJ Cruiser is comfortable up front. Access to the second row is through rear-hinged ‘suicide’ doors and space is limited for passengers in back. In back, a 0.79 litre (27.9 cu.ft) cargo space expands to 1.89 litres (66.8 cu.ft) with the 60/40 second row folded flat. Unlike some Japanese SUVs, the left-hinged rear door swings out North American-style, with the opening to the right for safer unloading to the sidewalk. There are plenty of offroadish, almost Hum-

meresque styling cues inside, accented in my fullyloaded tester by body col-j our interior panels and an unnecessary-but-neat dash-top multi-info display, complete with compass, outside temperature gauge and inclinometer. Just in case I needed to measure my mountain climbing angles. A wish list of improvements would add telescopic steering, maybe a NAV system option and the modern touches of ambient lighting to illuminate the dark zones around the door panels, glove box, console and shifter. But there’s plenty to love in this as-tested FJ Cruiser, from the unabashed and unapologetic SUV styling inside and out to styling quirks like the utilitarian roof rack, the three-windshield wiper system and more serious offroad qualities, marked by the FJ’s 245 mm (9.6”) ground clearance and 696 mm (27.4 in) water-fording capabilities. The 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser comes with six airbags, four-wheel-disc ABS braking with electronic brake force distribution (EBD) and brake assist (BA), Active Traction Control (A-TRAC), vehicle stability control (VSC) and 17-inch alloy rims with all-season tires. Other standard features include foldable exterior mirrors; styled splash guards, rear step bumper; halogen headlamps; a washable rubber floor and all-weather floor mats; power windows, door locks and tailgate lock; flip-up rear hatch glass; an illuminated and washable cargo area with cargo lamp, tie down rings, shopping bag/cargo net hooks, coat hooks, and side area storage compartments; air conditioning with cabin air filter and rear seat heat-

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Add-on off-road features FJ Cruiser from B8 er ducts; a six-speaker audio system featuring AM/ FM CD player with MP3/ WMA capability, input jack for portable music players. Two option packages are available. For serious bush-bashing, the Offroad Package enhances rough terrain performance with front and rear Bilstein shocks; P265/75R16 mud & snow tires on 16-inch aluminum alloy wheels; a passenger foldable armrest; rear privacy glass; power adjustable exterior mirrors with mirror image maps; cruise control; an auto-dimming rear view mirror with integrated back-up camera; multi-information display with floating ball-type compass, thermometer and inclinometer; roof rack; powered mirrors fitted with image lamps and keyless entry. The Adventure Pack-

age, more of a “poser package” really, drops the offroad shocks and mud tires for all-seasons, and bolsters the rest of the Offroad Package goodies with an eight-speaker FJammer audio system with six-disc CD changer, rear subwoofer, headliner audio exciters and steering wheel-mounted audio controls; a 115V/400W cargo power outlet; cargo area mat; running boards; a leather-wrapped steering wheel and metallic shift knob (automatic models only); and the colourkeyed interior door trim. The FJ Cruiser, regarded as a collectible by some, faces an uncertain future that will depend on the vagaries of fuel pricing and consumer desire, along with the constant manufacturer’s balancing act between product breadth and lineup streamlining. This brute seems an unlikely candidate for hy-

brid application. Given my druthers, I’d wish for a diesel version, which shouldn’t be all that hard to do for Hino Motors, the truck manufacturer that designed and builds the FJ Cruiser for Toyota. We’ll just have to wait and see.

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TOYOTA FJ CRUISER Body Style: Compact SUV. Drive Method: front engine, full-time or parttime four-wheel-drive Engine: 4.0-litre DOHC V6 (259 hp, 270 lb/ft) with six-speed manual or five-speed automatic Fuel Economy: Manual 13.7/ 10.3/12.2/100 km (city/ hwy/comb); Auto 12.5/9.6/11.2L/100 km (city/hwy/comb) Price: $31,900 (manual); $32,900 (auto); $37,510 (as tested) Website: www. toyota.ca

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Grand Vitara offers no compromises on content Hill Descent Control. It seemed a good choice for an extended road test as four-cylinder models account for nearly 80 per cent of Grand Vitaras sold in Canada. Although the top trim level is very well equipped, so is the base vehicle. The JX gives you standard air conditioning

with automatic climate control; power locks and windows; SmartPass keyless entry and start; XM satellite-ready six-speaker AM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA player with steering wheel audio controls and speedsensing volume control; heated power mirrors; 17inch alloys (18-inch on V6 versions); and a hardshell

case for the spare tire. The JLX includes all of the above plus power glass sunroof, upgraded seven-speaker sound system with subwoofer, heated front seats and more. The JLX-L adds perforated leather seating surfaces that are well bolstered and supportive. All Grand Vitaras get

an instrument panel that is attractively presented and easy to read. The HVAC is simple and its large knobs can be operated with gloved hands. Overall, interior fit and finish is good, despite being a bit plasticky. Website: www.suzuki.ca/automotive

PERFECT FOR OUR WINTERS 0% FINANCING FOR UP TO 60 MONTHS ON MOST 2010 MODELS!

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THE 2010 GRAND VITARAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S short front and rear overhangs, aggressive headlights and bulging wheel arches give it a rugged, sporty look. Neil Moore CONTRIBUTOR

Suzuki may be a smaller player in the automotive marketplace, but it built its name on SUVs which were compact, rugged and offering solid value to consumers. Grand Vitara has been around for more than a decade, replacing Suzukiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sidekick sport cute with a more grown up vehicle. It also introduced the first V6â&#x20AC;&#x201D;albeit a small oneâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; into the compact SUV segment.

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weight which, in this case, is 1,955 kg or 4,310 lb.

The power assisted steering reacts quickly to inputs but is slightly dead on centre which many people like. The four big disc brakes are more than up to the job of hauling the Sport Wagon down. In addition to ABS, it is fitted with Panic Brake Assist and Dynamic Rear Brake Proportioning. Thanks to the high shoulder line of the door, the driver is placed down and into the middle of the instruments and controls which is one of the reasons why European sports sedans and wagons are so much fun to drive. My tester did not come with a GPS screen. It is an option but, as far as I am concerned, you simply cannot beat GM’s OnStar service with turn-byturn voice navigation. I have found that some in-car GPS systems, including one in a very high-end German sedan, lag behind where you are and where the satellite thinks you are. More than once, the lag has caused me to miss a turn. I drove an OnStar equipped GMC Terrain to the recent Detroit Auto Show. I didn’t have to fumble with touch screen inputs or try to guess at street numbers. I just pushed the OnStar button and on came

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CADILLAC is steadily extending this CTS range of luxury mid-size vehicles from a sedan to a coupe and this, the 2010 CTS Sport Wagon that carries all of the signature Cadillac styling clues like the bumper to roofline vertical LED taillights. Adam who did all the programming at OnStar Central and off I went. The system not only gave me plenty of warning but it also gave three prompts of any impending turn. That’s reason alone to the buy the Sport Wagon. Most owners will never be racing their Sport

Wagons on the track, although I am sure the 3.6 AWD would be surprisingly competent. Where this vehicle will live is on the highways or suburban streets where comfortable, longlegged cruising and ease of operation is what the owner needs and wants.

But forget all that. This wagon really stands out in a crowd which is what I would want in a premium automobile. And, with almost 2,000 litres of cargo capacity, it makes for the kind of useful utility you just can’t get with a sedan no matter how sporting.

CADILLAC CTS SPORT WAGON 3.6L AWD

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AN OPTION, at $1,660, is the Ultraview double-size sunroof with power front tilt and power sunshade.

Body Style: Premium mid-size wagon. Drive Method: frontengine, all-wheel-drive Engine: 3.6-litre, DOHC V6 (304 hp, 273 lb/ft). Fuel Economy: (Est.) 11.7L/100 km city, 7.4L/100 km highway Price: Base. $53,790; as tested, $61,925 including $1,420 shipping fee. Website: www. gm.ca/cadillac

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*Model shown is the 2010 Impreza 2.5i 5MT_5 Door (AG1 BP) with MSRP of $23,935 including freight & PDI ($1,525), documentation fees ($395), and air and tire levies ($120). License, taxes, insurance and registration extra. Lease offer valid on new 2010 Impreza 2.5i 5MT_5 Door (AG1 BP) models. MSRP of $21,895. Payment of **$257.92/mo. based on a 24,000 kilometre per year lease. ***1.4% lease rate for a 24 mo. term with $3,650.00 down. Total lease obligation is $6,190.08. The residual value at the end of term is $14,579.50. Freight & PDI ($1,525), documentation fees ($395), and air and tire levies ($120), are included in payment. Lease security deposit & PPSA included. License, insurance, registration & taxes, extra. Financing and leasing programs available through TCCI on approved credit. **/*** Offers valid until Feb. 2, 2010. Roof rack and snowboards shown are not included in the price of the vehicle. See your local Subaru dealer for complete details.

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Friday, January 22, 2010

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In Memoriam

Obituaries

BARTNICK, Lydia

January 21, 2009 This day is remembered and quietly kept No need for reminders We will never forget Deep in our hearts you will always stay Loved and remembered every day No one knows the grief we bear When the family meets and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not there. Wishing today as we wished before, That God could have spared you many years more.

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Remember a loved one. Support your local cancer centre. BC Cancer Foundation 399 Royal Avenue Kelowna, BC V1Y 5L3 T: 604.930.4084

Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ARCHANGELO, Denis (Darky) Passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at the age of 69. Survived by his loving wife Elsie of 44 years; two sons: David and Dean Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Archangelo both of Kelowna; two grandchildren: Matthew and Tyler; sister Donna Fischer (Pat Bulltitude) of Vancouver and his God-mother Celia Kerr of Trail, BC. Darky moved to Kelowna in 1964 and was a local businessman. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, January 23rd at 10:00 am at Immaculate Conception Church, 839 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna, BC. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, donations may be made to the Central Okanagan Hospice Association â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Hospice House, #202-1456 St. Paul Street, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 2E6. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www. springďŹ eldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.

Please include the name of the person youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re remembering and your mailing address.

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CAROLEI, SHIRLEY

Passed away peacefully with her 4 sons at her side on Jan 16, 2010. Shirley was born in Fernie, B.C. in 1936 and lived most of her life in Kelowna. She was a loving caring mom, incredible cook, doting grandmother and wonderful friend. Shirley was predeceased by her husband Louis Carolei and is survived by her sons, Brad (Jennifer, Marcus & Jillian). Robert (Liz, Malaina, Jacob & Matthew). Tim (Cathy, Selina & Cole) Brian (Sarah, Mitchell, Kaitlyn & Lucas). Brothers, Robert, Stephen and Roy (Becker) and sister Marg (Flack). Forever in our hearts, never to be forgotten. The Carolei brothers wish to express their deepest gratitude to Doctor Cheryl Holmes and her ICU staff for their ongoing support and compassion during their momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last days. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers donations may be made to The Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital Foundation.

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GERLACH â&#x20AC;&#x201C; JOSEPH RAYMOND Passed away peacefully on Monday, January 18, 2010 at the age of 94. Survived by his loving family, three daughters Patricia Gerlach of Chilliwack, Judy Gerlach of Summerland, Debra Hansen of Kelowna, two sons Bruce (Shirleen) Gerlach of Okotoks, Richard Gerlach of Kelowna, son-inlaw Dennis Hansen of Kelowna, daughter-in-law Irene Gerlach of Kelowna, nine grandchildren Jeremy Gerlach, Chad Gerlach, Alyson Haskins, Cameron Haskins, Danielle Hansen, Corie Hansen, Haley Hansen, Lee Gerlach and Madison Gerlach, former wife and friend Jennie Gerlach and numerous nieces and nephews. Sadly predeceased by his daughter Susan Haskins. Joseph served in WWII in the RCAF from 1939-1943. He loved his family, gardening, cooking and creating stained glass. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 1:00 pm at SpringďŹ eld Funeral Home, 2020 SpringďŹ eld Road. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada: 200 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4940 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC. V5G 4K6 or the Heart & Stroke Foundation: #4 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1551 Sutherland Ave., Kelowna, BC, V1Y 9M9. The family wish to express their sincere thanks to Dr. Alan Broome for his many years of loving care. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springďŹ eldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.

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DE VOS, Marie-Louise (nee Backendorff de Bavay) 1924 - 2010 Passed away peacefully on Monday, January 18, 2010 at Kelowna General Hospital. Predeceased by her beloved son Frederick A. (Freddy) in 1983 and her dear husband Frederick K. (Eric) in 2001. Survived by her daughters Catherine Bailey (Dennis), Helene Irvine (Brian) and Anne-Marie De Vos (Adair Banerd) as well as grandchildren, Geneva and Matthew Bailey, Francesca and Matthew Irvine and Nicholas Banerd. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 10:30 am at St. Charles Garnier Parish, 3645 Benvoulin Road, Kelowna, BC. A reception will follow. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, donations may be made to the McNair Unit at Kelowna General Hospital, 2268 Pandosy Street, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 1T2. Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www. springďŹ eldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.

passed away after a lengthy illness on Saturday, January 16, 2010 at the age of 80. Survived by his loving wife Wilma of 57 years, sons Bob (Patricia) of Port Alberni, Don (Tami) and Cal (Evie) both of Kelowna, seven grandchildren, four great grandchildren and his sister Evelyn Edie of Calgary. Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 24 from 7:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8:00 pm. Funeral Service will follow on Monday, January 25, 2010 at 10:00 am both at SpringďŹ eld Funeral Home, 2020 SpringďŹ eld Road. Interment to follow in Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springďŹ eldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.

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Obituaries MATEI, JOSEPH

HANEY, ELEANOR MARY Oct 30, 1932 - Jan 20, 2010 After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Eleanor passed away peacefully in Westbank, BC on January 20, 2010 at the age of 77. Eleanor was born in Scout Lake, Saskatchewan. She moved to Westbank, BC in 1999 where she made many new friends and volunteered for several positions throughout the community. While living in Saskatchewan, Eleanor kept busy by working in health care at Mutchmor Lodge in Regina. She also loved working with horses and spent many years training her two sports horses. Eleanor loved animals and was always making a home for strays. She was a kind and gentle person who appreciated the simplicities in life and found joy in giving. And, she was always so accepting of everyone just as they were. Eleanor was very generous to her family, friends and neighbors, continuously opening her door for all to enjoy festivities for any occasion. Her favorite past-time was collecting antiques. She would like to say goodbye to the old Golden Mile Coffee gang in Regina and her most recent morning coffee group, the Tim Hortonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gang in Westbank. Eleanor was predeceased by her mother and father, Joseph and Barbara Stauber, her brother Max Stauber, in 1995; and her sister-in-law, Palmyre Stauber in 2005. Surviving Eleanor are her only child, Barbara Heaney (Henry Paynter), her sister Sylvia McDougall (Ian), her brother Emil Stauber, her nephews Doug Stauber (Trish), Ian McDougall (Tamara), her niece Lynette Stauber (Kevin Buckin), her ex-husband James Heaney (Phyllis), her step-grandchildren Celestine and Henray Paynter, her beloved felines Felix, Mousy and Tiger and many dear friends. Thank-you to all of her friends, family and church members who sent love and prayers to her during her illness. Special thanks to all of the health care workers who took Eleanor under their wings. She was ever so grateful. Eleanor was a wonderful mother and friend. We will miss her dearly. Donations may be made to the SPCA. A funeral service OfďŹ ciated by Father Dave with reception to follow will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes in Westbank, Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 11 am.

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KAPELARI, Ivan (Ivo) October 21, 1932 to January 18, 2010 After a courageous battle with cancer, Ivo passed away peacefully in the presence of family at the Central Okanagan Hospice House. Ivo is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Angela, his sons John (Debbie) of Athabasca, AB, and Jim of Kelowna, BC, Grandchildren Jennifer (Corey) of Athabasca, AB, Kimberly of Edmonton, AB, Benjamin of Athabasca, AB and Trevor of Kelowna, BC and the apple of his eye, his Great Granddaughter Shay Gerber. Also; survived by his sister, Irma of Croatia, and numerous nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Dr. Grant W Chamberlain and the wonderful nurses and volunteers at Hospice House. The family requests that in lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers donations be made to the Central Okanagan Hospice Association, #202-1456 St. Paul Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 2E6 (250) 763-5511. At Ivoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s request, there will be no funeral service. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Ivo, I miss you. Dad, we love you , you will always be in our hearts, you were the best and we all love you.

Passed away peacefully on January 15, 2010 following a brave battle with Cancer. Joe is survived by his son, Trian of Burnaby; daughter, Debra of Calgary, AB; stepchildren, Bernie Brown of Kitimat, Kim McQueen of Kelowna; brother, Jeff (Dorothy) and their families of Richmond, sister, Angeline of Humboldt, SK; spouse of ten years, Marie-Jose (Jose); Other family, Ursula (Rainer), Angelika (Rocky), Andrea (Dennis) and their families; numerous nieces, nephews and extended families. Predeceased by his wife, Isabel of 29 years. Joe retired in 2000 and enjoyed these years to the fullest. He travelled in his motorhome and abroad. He enjoyed singing, playing tennis and always shared his bright smile with everyone. At Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s request there will be no services. A very special â&#x20AC;&#x153;thank youâ&#x20AC;? to: Dr. McIntosh; the staff at Kelowna General 4 East and Hospice House for their loving care. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, donations to the Central Okanagan Hospice House or to the Kelowna Cancer Clinic, would be appreciated. Cremation arrangements in care of Everden Rust Funeral Services, (250) 860-6440. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.everdenrust.com

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RYAN, Margaret Elizabeth passed away after a lengthy illness on January 15, 2010 at the age of 67 years. Margaret was born on September 6, 1942 in Regina, SK. She was married on December 26, 1969. Margaret was predeceased by her husband Mike Ryan, mother Bea McLean and father Cliff McLean. She will be lovingly remembered by her two sons Kevin (Jane) Ryan of Manitoba and Darren (Colleen) Ryan of Kelowna, daughter Leslie (James) MacDonald of Francheie, AB, seven grandchildren Carrie Ann, Andrew, Bobby Joe, Raymond, Danielle, Tayler, Michael, one great grandchild Nikayla, two sisters, Sharon (Gerry) Bishop and Marlene (Blaine) McInnis, as well as several nieces and nephews. The Funeral Mass was held on Tuesday January 19, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the Holy Cross Catholic Church with Father Francis dela Cruz celebrant. Cremation followed the service. Friends wishing to make a memorial contribution may do so to the Creston Valley Hospital - Equipment Fund, Bag 3000, Creston, BC, V0B 1G0

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Long time resident of Kelowna BC, relocated to Kronau Saskatchewan. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Linda. She has shed her burdened body to rest in peace, after a long battle with cancer. Family and friends will miss her warm personality and unique sense of humor. Her spirit will always be with us, in our hearts and in our smiles. She was truley one of a kind. An unforgettable wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, auntie and friend.

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Went to be with his Lord on January 20, 2010. Ronald will be missed dearly by his loving family: wife, Jacqueline of 55 years; daughters, Kathryn, Judith (Terry) Craig, Heather Neun-Hornick (Brad) and Linda; grandchildren, Carmen, Juliet, Emma-Lea, Nikolai and Lachlan. He leaves his many friends here and in Africa. Ronald was a professor and treasurer for a great part of his life, but his true passion in life was for his missionary work in Africa. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 25, 2010 at the First Mennonite Church, 1305 Gordon Drive, Kelowna. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, donations to the Mennonite Central Committee c/o 31414 Marshall Road, Abbotsford, BC, V2T6L9, would be appreciated. Arrangements in care of Everden Rust Funeral Services, (250) 860-6440. Condolenc es may be sent to the family by visiting everdenrust.com

WANNER, Edmund Went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 17, 2010 at the age of 83. Survived by his loving wife Anna Wanner, daughters: Lisa Blaney of Kelowna, BC, Annelee (Rick) Grassie of Kelowna, BC, Cathy (Steve) Wright of Kelowna, BC; sons: Ed Wanner Jr. (Danielle Lawley) of Kelowna, BC, Ray (Denise) Wanner of North Bay, ON, Ernest (Diana) Wanner of North Bay. ON, Robert Wanner of North Bay, ON; 16 grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, brother Raimund (Maria) Wanner of Germany, sister Rosa Kletke of Germany. Greatest appreciation and thanks to the wonderful staff, nurses and doctors at Kelowna General Hospital. Private Family Service. As an expression of sympathy, you may send ďŹ&#x201A;owers or memorial donations to Kelowna General Hospital Foundation, 2268 Pandosy Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 1T2. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www. springďŹ eldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.

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LE PETIT HIBOU PRESCHOOL Fall 2010 registration begins Feb 3rd classes for children 3-5 years 2 Elementary locations with intro to French subsidized spaces may be available for info call (Belgo)250-765-4416 (George Pringle) 250-768-7123 THE COCDA Autism Program provides Intensive Behaviour Intervention for children with autism under the age of six. The program teaches to the core deﬁcits of autism based on the most current research. The program focuses on social interaction skills, the functional use of language and increasing the child?s ability to function positively in their family and in the community. Program services are provided by an Interdisciplinary team which includes: Behaviour Intervention Program Consultant, Clinical Advisor, Behaviour Interventionist, Speech Language Pathologist and Occupational Therapist. We are now taking registration for the program starting February 1, 2010. Please contact Guifré Calderer at (250)763-5100 for more information.

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Career Opportunities GREAT CAREER OPPORTUNITY!!! Sprott-Shaw Community College is looking to hire an Admissions Advisor. The candidates should have relevant sales and marketing experience with contactable references. The successful candidates will demonstrate strong communication and presentation skills as well as have a competent ability to network and promote the institute. All candidates should be team player orientated, accept challenges, work under pressure and have a positive winning attitude. We offer a very competitive package and an excellent team work environment. Please forward immediately a cover letter and resume to domenicb@sprott-shaw.com LITIGATION SECRETARY required; the ideal candidate will have 3 - 5 years experience in the Personal Injury area. Apply in confidence to Marion Bomford, Human Resources Manager at: bomford@pushormitchell.com Thank you for your interest in our firm. SPLATSIN Community Health Nurse. Full time hours, wages commensurate with experience. Qualifications: current CRNBC registration, CPR Certified and Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing. Experience working with Aboriginal people in high conflict elder and community care issues. Closing: January 22, 2010. To: Suzanne Shiner, Splatsin, Box 460 Enderby, BC V0E 1V0 Fax: 250-838-2131. Email: suzanne_shiner@splatsin.ca SPLATSIN Director Aboriginal Child Welfare Program. Full time hours. Wages commensurate with experience. Qualifications: M.S.W. or B.S.W. Experience: working with First Nation families and children, conflict resolution, child protection, staff supervision, proposals and financial administration. Closing: January 22, 2010. To: Suzanne Shiner, Splatsin Box 460 Enderby, BC VOE 1V0 Fax: 250-838-2131 Email: suzanne_shiner@splatsin.ca

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ASSISTANT MANAGER, FACILITIES MANAGEMENT The University of British Columbia Okanagan is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant Manager, Facilities Management. The Assistant Manager of Facilities is responsible for all aspects of site facilities, including managing building and grounds maintenance and the general operation of facilities in accordance with UBCO’s mission, values, goals and policies. For application instructions and a detailed job description, please go to http://web.ubc.ca/okanagan/facultystaff/ prospective/staff-recruit.html. UBC is one of BC’s Top 55 Employers. Find out why were an employer of choice for more than 19,000 faculty, staff and student employees at www.ubc.ca UBC Okanagan wishes to thank all applicants for their interest. Only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Columbia Hydro Constructors Ltd. Mica Switchgear Building Extension, Mica Generating Station, BC Position:Civil Mechanical/Electrical Inspector Position: Inspector • Ability Ability to to perform performcivil mechanical and/or electrical inspections, specifi cally related to inspections, checks or tests on(ie. hydro-electric industrial building construction Switchgear Building) construction projects • Check quantities and qualities of material in the field • to Check quantities and of material in the field ensure adherence to qualities specification or drawings and to ensure adherence to specifi cation informs BCH, contractors and/or crew or of drawings non-compliance • to Experience in reading and interpreting drawings specifications • Preparing of reports as required and informs • Experience interpreting drawings contractorsinorreading crew ofand non-compliance to • Preparing of reports as required specifications • Excellent Excellent computer computerskills skillsrequired required •• Excellent Excellent verbal verbaland andwritten writtencommunication communication skills skills required required • Night shift position

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Help Wanted Full time car cleaner for nights and weekends. Competitive wage and beneﬁts. Must have valid drivers licence. Bring resumes to National Car Rental counter at Kelowna airport.

Growers Supply Company Limited is a thriving horticultural supply business with 6 sales outlets throughout the Okanagan and Similkameen Valleys. We are currently in need of an irrigation parts merchandiser to work in our Kelowna store and warehouse.

Help Wanted SWEETWATER SPRINGS Bottled Water Deliver Driver For the Kelowna area to start immediately. Applicants must be: *Mature Adult *Reliable, honest & hard working *Work within an independant team *Healthy & motivated *Customer oriented WAGE PLUS COMMISSION Email resumes to: sweetwatersprings@telus.net or fax to: 250-546-9305 REQ’D Orchard worker, weeder, pruner, picker, etc. Mar.1Nov.15, Mon-Sat., $9.14/hr. Call Paul 250-498-7494

Help Wanted If you are looking to relocate to the beautiful Okangan Valley for a life of recreation and activities, this opportunity may be for you. We are a progressive player in the automotive retail industry and need self starter who can build and manage our wholesale and retail parts business and complement our team. If you’ve got the ambition to take over this critical position, hit our high standards and grow fast with our company, send your resume to parts@bannisters.com. Include a seperate write- up describing your most signiﬁcant team and individual accomplishments. We offer a very competitive wage and beneﬁt package.

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Growers Supply Company Limited is a thriving horticultural supply business with 6 sales outlets throughout the Okanagan and Similkameen Valleys. We are currently in need of a driver for our 10 ton van and trailer. Class I, with air, and a clean driving record are required. This position is full time/seasonal. There is a fair amount of over-time required through the spring and early summer. The driver is home every night. Medical, dental and pension plans are available through the company. Applicants must be neat and possess a positive approach to customer service. This position is based out of Kelowna and travels a service area generally from Kamloops to the US border to Grand Forks in the east. Please send resume and driver’s abstract c/o General Manager, Growers Supply Company Limited, 2605, Acland Rd., Kelowna, B.C. V1X 7J4. Position available immediately.

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

Call Clint, 250-575-3839

In business since 1989 Licensed & insured

REPAIR & RENOVATIONS

ELECTRICAL

ELECTRICIAN

STUCCO

Hot Tub/Heat Pump Connections, Service Upgrades/Service Calls, Additions/Renos. Lic. #40170 Call Ken 250-317-3479

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

CARPENTRY PLUMBING DRYWALL ELECTRICAL TILE WORK CONCRETE KITCHEN CABINETS

250-317-8275

ANTHONY’S MOBILE WORKSHOP

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

Call 250-317-9876

Weninger CONSTRUCTION

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

250-769-0684

LANDSCAPING

ASPEN LANDSCAPING LTD

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

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

SNOW REMOVAL & EXCAVATING

PAINTING

TREMBLAY’S EXCAVATING LTD.

AFFORDABLE PAINTING

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

COUNTERTOPS RUBBISH REMOVAL WOODLAKE COUNTER-TOPS

PHONE BOB

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250-765-2789 anytime

KITCHEN CABINETS CUTTING & FINISHING SERVICES, FLAT LAY & CABINETRY

250-300-6980

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. . LOOK to these great businesses for all your service needs!

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Mind Body Spirit ASIAN MASSAGE! Very private setting. Professional Asian lady, $50/hr. Everyday. 250-317-3575

Financial Services

Cleaning Services

Concrete & Placing

REDUCE DEBT by up to 70% Avoid bankruptcy. Free consultation. BBB accredited. 250-860-1653 www.4pillars.ca

CLEANING: Residential by the week or month. Seniors welcome, $25hr 250-448-1786 CLEANING Service, move in or out, one time, forclosure, PT, offices. Over 20yrs exp., flexible, no contract. 778-753-1356 GTO Cleaning taking new clients, reg. or p/t, move outs, offices, 20yrs. exp. Gail @ 778-755-5004 & 250-870-2859 MUMS Cleaning Residential, Commercial, Seasonal mums cleaning.weebly.com, clean ing-woman@hotmail.com 250-864-3717 RELIABLE, responsible lady offers assistance with personal care for seniors. Light housecleaning, organizing, outings. Call 250-979-0070 SPICK & SPAN Cleaning Services. Dependable, trustworthy, minutious, hard worker, bonded, exc ref’s. $20/hr. Call Guylaine, 250-469-2265 TIRED OF PAYING TOO MUCH FOR MEDIOCRE SERVICE? We are the solution for your janitorial needs. Prof cleaning providers, over 25yrs exp, comm. & res. The Projects, 808-5389 YOUR Residential Cleaning Specialists, for Supreme excellence in cleanliness, efficiency and reliability, coupled w/excellent ref’s. give us a call today @ 250-762-5788 or 250-317-3917 Free estimates

OKANAGANS Concrete Specialists. For all your concrete needs & services. Free est & consulting. Call 250-451-6944

Home Care

SOOTHING MASSAGE. More treatments avail. for an extra price 7/day/wk. 250-870-8205

BAYSHORE Home Health one of Canada’’s 50 Best Managed Companies - has been helping Canadians since 1966. Our dedicated staff provide nursing, personal care, housecleaning and companionship services. Until Feb. 15, book your ﬁrst 2 hrs of service and receive 2 hrs free of charge. Ph. 250-717-7528 or kelowna@bayshore.ca. MARY-LIN’’S Senior’’s Home Care. I’’m a Practical Nurse who gives tender loving care. I do Personal Care, Household Duties, Cooking, Errands or Outings!! Call (250)808-0830

THAI Yoga Massage. Totally relax & energize your body & mind. 1hr, $50. Call for appt. 250-801-7188 TRAINED in Europe Swedish Massage, Whole Body, Calming, Relaxing, Revitalizing, 60mins. NON Sexual. Martika 250-707-6805, 250-826-7453.

Holistic Health CASE Studies needed. Our students are ready for Manicare, Pedicare, Reﬂexology & Massage. Call 250-868-3114 naturalhealthcollege.com

Hairstylists LEMON Hair Studio is a home based salon in Shannon Lake. Owner and Stylist Lindsay Nicholson is fully certiﬁed and currently accepting new clients. 826-8900. Visa/Mastercard/Debit

Martial Arts KELOWNA Jiu Jitsu accepting new members, ﬁtness, self defence, fun, clean & professional, www.kelownajiujitsu.com, 250-863-9068 Darren.

Esthetics Services

Accounting/Tax/ Bookkeeping

CREME Caramel Day Spa, Jan. & Feb. Special Gel & Acrylic nails, new set $39.95 or ﬁll $29.95, Beauty Tek Body Contouring 20%off, w w w. c r e m e c a ra m e l s p a . c a , 250-868-6060

PAPER Trails Bookkeeping. Kelowna & Lake Country. Simply-Accounting, AR, AP, Payroll, Remittances, Pickup & Delivery. Professional, Reliable & Convenient. 469-6737 email: papertrails@shaw.ca

Financial Services

Carpentry/ Woodwork

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad Credit? bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer West Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

1A Quality Finish Carpenter for reno’’s/new constr. Book now for $1350. tax credit. Free estimates. No job too small. David 250-864-7910

PRIVATE FINANCING based on security not credit. 1st, 2nd, 3rd Mortgages, Equity Loans, Consolidation loans, Construction ﬁnancing, Farm, Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Equipment, Creative Financing Call 1-888-742-2333 or info@mcokanagan.com

BONDED & Insured Carpet Cleaning. $60/4rms & hall extra $10/rm. 250-681-4245 Jeff

Carpet Cleaning

Cleaning Services BEST Premium quality clean. Making U house proud. NuMaid,250-215-1073, 491-8177

Contractors ALL WEST DEMOLITION Ltd. All types of demolition. Free estimates. Call 250-808-0895

We’re on the net at www.bcclassiﬁed.com Countertops

CUSTOMROCKCOUNTERS. COM. YEAR END TAX CREDIT GRANITE SALE. 36SQ’’ WITH UNDERMOUNT SINK, $2599. 250-870-1577, 763-8303 SHOWROOM: 1115 GORDON DR.

Drywall #1DRYWALL, Taping, Texturing. Small jobs welcome. Call Mark 30yrs exp.250-869-6233 DRYWALL SERVICES & Repairs New work & reno work. 30? exp. Framing, Bording, Taping, Texture. Ken212-9588 GARRY’’S DRYWALL, Taping & Texturing, Boarding, Lg. & Sm. jobs 250-215-0517.

Custom Rock Counters

JANUARY PREMIUM 40 sq. ft. of Premium Granite includes FREE removal of old counters and FREE installation $ 400 SAVINGS all for only

2995

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? Prof. Service. Peter 215-4137 HOME and business Computer Support. Repairs, upgrades, networking, wireless, software installations, security, data recovery, spyware and virus removal. Web design and hosting. Resonable rates. Pat 250-470-1157 SPECIAL $37 pr/hr Reg $45. PC Tech. Hm, Ofﬁce, Remote Log In. Paul 250-980-3460 halonen@iinterchange.ubc.ca

Countertops

GARRY’S DRYWALL, Taping & Texturing. Large & Small jobs welcome, 250-215-0517 PESL DRYWALL Service Inc. Renovations, new construction and repairs. Boarding, taping, textured ceilings. Call Tomas at 250-212-4483 or 860-3495. SMALL TAPING jobs, texture ceilings, 30yrs exp. Phone Bob 250-718-3218 after 6pm WAL TEK Drywall & Renos, board, tape, texture & paint. From new homes to small renos, for a free estimate call Guenther, 250-878-0528

Electrical ALAN Dignam Electric. Service/ additions / reno’’s. Licensed, bonded & insured. 30yrs exp. Alan, 250-808-6595 A&S ELECTRIC. Resid/Comm Wiring. New constr, renov. & service changes. lic’’d & bonded. Steve 864-2099 (cont #90929)

SHOWROOM

M-F 9-4 SAT 10-2 www.customrockcounters.com 250-763-8303 ~ 250-870-1577

#2-1115 GORDON REFACE Countertops. 1/2 the Cost of Replacing. Granite & Corian Designs. 470-2235.

BEST Choice Electrical Contracting, sm. jobs, service changes/upgrades, 215-1646 COMM. & Res. Service Upgrades/Service Calls, & Reno’’s. 250-317-3479 Lic#40170 D. FRANCIS Electrical Ltd. Quality/Dependable Service. Fully ins’d. Lic#91625. 317-6843 JRS ELECTRIC: Fully licensed. From new builds & renos to service calls. Call today, 250-448-6510

Excavating & Drainage KRENNY’’S EXCAVATING. Exc/bobcat serv., Sewer HU’’s, UG Utils, Bsmts, Footings, Backﬁlling, Drvwys, Lndscp, Retaining Walls. Rubber track exc w/blade. Est’’s, Fully Ins. Kory 451-9095, 869-9125 Serving Kelowna, Westside, Lake Country

Handypersons

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

Hauling & Salvage

Floor Reﬁnishing/ Installations

SMALL Hauls. Truck for hire. Yard Waste, Small Moves, Boats, Etc. Call 250-864-0696

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Heat, Air, Refrig.

ACCREDITED Business. STRONG ROOTS FLOORING. BBB Lic’’d & Ins’’d. Custom Floor Re-ﬁnishing. Supply & Install Hrwd, Laminate, Cork And Tile. Rick, 250-808-7668 LEW Cat Ent. Carpet, Lino, Tiles, Hrdwd, Lam. Free est. Great rates. Lewis @ 317-6889 Work Guaranteed. SPECIAL 15% OFF Carpet, Lino, Tile Installation, Restretching, Squeaky ﬂoors. We repair. Quality Work! Free Est. Jack 250-769-5716

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

Handypersons ANTHONY’’S Mobile Workshop. Repairs & reno’’s. 25yrs Exp Senior Disc. 317-9876 BILL’S Handyman Service for all those small jobs you can’t ﬁnd anyone to do. Laminate ﬂrs., tiling, plumbing, painting & gen. repairs. WCB cov’d. & ins’d., Call 250-869-7738 HANDYMAN for rent. Art Krauza, hm: 250-765-0286, cell: 250-718-4340 HIGH Caliber Const. Repair, Replace, Remodel Reno., Dan sm jobs. 864-0771 30 yrs. exp.

FURNACE’S Fireplace’s Hot Water Tanks & Gas Fitting. Call Tony @ 250-863-8567 SOMMERFELD Heating A/C, Install & Repair Heat Pumps, F/P, Gas Fitting Lic. 215-6767 SOUTHERN BC Heating & Air Conditioning. Over 30yrs exp. Call 250-681-3869

Home Improvements

ACRYLIC Tub Liners & wall installations. Tub to shower conversions. Renovations by Well Built Construction. Call 826-BATH (2284) ADDITIONS, finished bsmts, kitchen & bth reno’’s, tile, hrwd & laminate flooring. Drywall, painting. Ext/int finishing. Call 250-870-3187 CHIPSTER’’S GEN. Contracting.250-826-0091 aghoce@tel lus.net, Household Renovation

ER Renovations- Reliable & Exc. service. No job too small. Ernie 765-0879 Rick 765-3553 INTERIOR Finishing & Reno’’s. No Job too small, Install & Repairs. Drywall, Plumbing, Doors/Win, Baseboards, Cab., Kitchens, Bthrms, 859-2787 MARAINE Construction, 30 yrs. Exp. Complete Home Building/Reno’’s.250-300-4657 NATURAL WOOD FLOORING Fir, Hemlock & Pine www.rouckbros.com Rouck Bros. Lumby, BC 1-800-960-3388 ROSTKA ENT. Ltd. Complete int/ext. reno’’s. Carpentry, drywall, painting, bsmt, decks & more. Lic’’d & Insured. BBB Accred. Call: Rob 878-8049. ofﬁce 764-5449.

SALES & SERVICE DIRECTORY RENOVATIONS

ROSTKA

HOME RENOVATIONS

Enterprises Ltd.

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

Rob 250-878-8049 Off. 250-764-5449 Lic. & Insured - Ref’s available (WCB Coverage)

FLOORING • Custom Floor Refinishing • Supply & Install of Hwd., Laminate, Cork & Tile • Samples to your door • BBB Accredited • Licensed & Insured Call Rick 250-808-7668

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

250-863-4418

DRYWALL

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

ROOFING

• Kitchen Remodels • Painting • Plumbing

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

ELECTRICAL

Well Built Construction

A & S Electric

• Acrylic tub liners installed right over your old tub & tiles • Tub to shower conversions • Complete renovations #1-1255 Bernard Ave., Kelowna, BC V1Y 6R3

250-826-2284

(250) 826-0091

Call Barry

Licenced & Insured

250-826-2599

Special Savings On Custom Drapes, Blinds & Painting • Painting • Renovations

PLATINUM INTERIORS Diane 250-212-6128

(cont#90929)

CONSTRUCTION & RENOVATIONS

RENOVATIONS

PAINTING

ER RENOVATIONS

“ONE ROOM, OR YOUR WHOLE CASTLE”

MARAINE CONSTRUCTION

Call Martin @ 250-300-4657

REMODELING

COLOUR CONSULTATIONS

www.well-built.ca

allprorooﬁngltd@gmail.com

250-212-5996•250-808-5996

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

EXCELLENT AND RELIABLE SERVICE WE SHOW UP! NO JOB TOO SMALL 10% DISCOUNT FOR SENIORS •Bathrooms •Decks •Drywall •Electrical •Flooring

•Kitchens •Landscaping •Painting •Plumbing •Tile Work

ERNIE 250-765-0879 • RICK 250-765-3553

KITCHEN & BATH DESIGN LITTLE REPAIRS MARYANNE’S KITCHEN DESIGN DESIGN & INSTALL

Last month for Government tax credit. We will match it and pay taxes on any installed kitchen or bathroom.

CALL 250-317-7523

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

(250)

826-5627 (jobs)

ESTIMATES ARE ALWAYS FREE!

D. FRANCIS ELECTRIC LTD

PLUMBING & HEATING

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

BATHROOM RENOS

KRENNYS EXCAVATING

INTERIOR DESIGN

SERVICE YOU CAN TRUST

Independently Owned and Locally Operated

ELECTRICAL

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

A Division of Bayside Developments Ltd.

Licensed, Bonded & Insured

EXCAVATING

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

QUALITY WORKMANSHIP

MEMBER

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

THE OLD PRO’S

aghoce@telus.net Household Renovations, Carpentry, Electrical, Painting, Plumbing, Stucco & house additions

• Bath Remodels • Decks • Drywall

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

RENOS & HOME IMPROVEMENTS Chipster’s Renovations Allan Hoce, General Contractor

EXPERIENCED CRAFTSMEN

PLUMBING

BAYSIDE PLUMBING & Gas Fitting

DALE’S PAINTING SERVICE

862-9333 PAINTING KELOWNA A BETTER PLACE SINCE 1982

KOSKI PLUMBING, HEATING & GAS FITTING

Gas ﬁreplace service installs, hot water tank replacement, furnace service & replacement. Repairs, reno’s. Residential, commercial. Bonded & Insured

Call Troy, 250-718-0209

DEMOLITION

ALL WEST DEMOLITION LTD.

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

call 250-808-0895

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

250-768-9967 250-317-6843

HEATING SOMMERFELD HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

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

Call Wayne (250) 215-6767

HEATING & A/C Southern BC Heating & Air Conditioning

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

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Home Improvements STUDZ Renovations Carpentry, Plumbing, Elect., Drywall, Decks, Tile, 250-317-8275 THE Old Pro’’s, Licence & Insured, Reno’’s, Remodeling etc. Barry @ 250-826-2599 WOODLAKE COUNTERTOPS. Counter-tops In-stock. Kitchen Cabinets. Cutting & Finishing Services. Flat lay & Cabinetry. 250-300-6980

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

Kitchen Cabinets

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Painting & Decorating 100% AFFORDABLE Painting Exp, quality. Int Paint/ceilings. Winter Specials. Terry 863-9830 or 768-1098 4 FAMILY Owned since 1974. NOW MY SON and DAUGHTER ARE LEARNING THE TRADE. 29 YEAR Tradesman Painter. Reasonable rates, insured, references. FREE estimates and Advice. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. Ken! (250)717-7569 idealhomepainting@shaw.ca DALE’’S PAINTING Service. Painting Kelowna a better place since 1982, 862-9333

DL Decor & Painting. Trained with over 30yrs. ex. Int. & Ext. Projects, 250-308-4380

MARYANNE’’S Kitchen Design. Call 250-317-7523 QUALITY GRANITE, Let the Beauty of Nature Inspire Your Home, Update Your Kitchen with Quality Granite Countertops @ Affordable Prices. Free In-home Estimate Serv. 250-878-7040 Call Joe.

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Landscaping

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

ASPEN LANDSCAPING. Spring clean up, aerating, pruning, etc. 250-317-7773. DIGGINOLES N SHIFTINSTUFF. Pickup & delivery service. Rubbish & recycling removed. Landscape, building supplies & Hay delivered, small equipment transferred. 1ton pickup, 14ft Dump trailer & 20ft Flat bed trailer. Yes we work weekends!! For quality work at reasonable rates, phone Ian 250-864-2339

Machining & Metal Work

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

Moving & Storage

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AAA Best Rates Moving $59?. “Why Pay More” Short/Long Distance. Free Est. Res/Comm, 861-3400 DAN-MEL MOVING. 16’’ One ton 7x12 Trailer. Local/Long Haul. Bonded/Insured. Dan 215-0147/250-766-1282. FAMILY Movers. Moving? Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance throughout 2009. Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250-493-2687 NORTH END Moving Services Local/Long Distance welcome, Truck returning empty fr. Calgary Jan. 30th, “Discount”, Free Estimates 250-470-9498

Painting & Decorating

100% A-1 Satisfaction! RICKS PAINTING. $399. 3 room Special. Call Rick 250-863-2302 COLOR CONSULTATIONS. Interior Re-paints, Reno’’s Custom Blinds, Diane 212-6128

ANYWHERE, Anytime, fully licensed, insured and owner operated snow removal. Available for both residential and commercial lots in Kelowna and area. Including Big White, Vernon & Penticton. Flexibility with leaving machine and equipment on site. Contract hourly and ﬂat rates available. Equipment used: -232bCat Skidsteer with 6-Way Plow blade and 2 buckets - 1 ton 4x4 plow truck with 4-way hydraulic western snow blade/ Contact Heath at 250-575-5740 anytime day or night for a free estimate. TREMBLAY’’S EXCAVATING Snow plowing, sanding, comm snow blower. Ins’’d. 979-8033

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

Rooﬁng & Skylights

www.bcclassiﬁed.com

TEAM GERMAN MASTER ROOFER Experienced in all kinds of rooﬁng. New, Reroof & Repair, European Quality 2 yrs. Warranty. Call Steffen C#: 863-8224 W#:778-754-1015 Master & Visa cards welcome

Rubbish Removal

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

Rubbish Removal

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Masonry & Brickwork

Misc Services

Farm Equipment 135 Massey Ferguson diesel tractor, allied loader, blade & chains. 250-260-4400.

Get the best RESULTS!

www.getbentmetalfab.ca

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

Equestrian WANTED: 3 horse angle haul aluminum trailer (newer years) Call 250-492-8087

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

GET BENT Metal Fab, fences, gates, railings, security bars, boat railings. 863-4418

WILDSTONE Masonry- Stone Fireplaces and Exteriors- Call Greg for est. (250)826-6989 wildstone@shaw.ca

Snowclearing

LTD.

3FTJEFOUJBM $PNNFSDJBM $BMM 250-718-4548

‘#1 - BBB Kelowna Junk Removal Ltd. (1998) Scrap metal, wood, appls, etc. House, yard, building site, rental properties, renovations, etc. WCB Coverage. Lrg 3/2/1 & 1/2ton trucks 718-0992 or 861-7066 kelownajunkremoval.com 250-808-0733 SKYHIGH DISPOSAL Junk Removal fr. $75., Bin Rentals fr. $125.

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LARRY’S LITTLE DUMPER We haul little loads of anything, landscaping materials, & Junk to the dump Call 250-718-1114 ✔✔✔ THAT GUY & His Work Truck LTD. Junk Removal & Bin Rentals 10,15 & 20 yard Bins. We haul EVERYTHING

Home or Jobsite, Renovations Cheapest rates in the Valley www.thatguysworktruck.com 250-575-5383

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

Swimming Pools/ Hot Tubs

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Penguin Mfg.

860-7805 Kelowna 493-5706 Penticton

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

Feed & Hay

Flea Markets

Feeder hay. Round bales $160 ton. Delivery available. 250-838-6630. FIRST crop alfalfa & second crop alfalfa. Sm. square bales. Armstrong 250-546-3371. First crop hay 70% alfalfa 30% grass mix. $6.00 bale. No rain. 250-547-6600. GRASS hay for sale, $7/bale, 70-80lb bales. Call 250-7647372 *HAY SALES GUARANTEED Quality Grass, Alfalfa, Mixed square bales, round bales & Silage bales. Delivery avail. (250)804-6081,(250)833-6763. QUALITY Alfalfa mix Hay for sale $8/bale ph: 250-769-5032

RUTLAND Centennial Hall Flea Market, every Sun 8am-1pm. Call LENN 765-6516. Full breakfast available

Pets Adorable Chuihuahua cross Minpin puppies, ready to go to their forever homes. $399. 250-309-3065. BLUE HEALER pups for sale, $175 ea. Call 250-826-2669 **FREE LOVING CAT** Sadly, the owner is too old and no longer able to care for her. She is a calm, gentle, indoor cat of about 13 years. She is used to living with adults and will make a ﬁne companion for an older person. Call 250-762-9361 Male Puggle pups, home raised w/TLC for loving disposition. Can view mom, dad, & sons. $600 vaccinated. 250-308-1883. MINIATURE & Standard Poms, all colors, vet checked. $400 each. 250-833-5785 PUREBRED Bichon puppies, both male & female, 1st shots, dewormed, litter trained, microchipped for identiﬁcation, wonderful family pets w/great disposition. 250-832-4923. REGISTERED German Shephard Pups, great temperment, bred to be adaptable to all lifestyles. $1200. 250-768- 7241 Tiny Chihuahua puppies, 6 wks, tender loving nature. $1,000. 250-308-8614.

Appliances 24” Fridge and stove. $275. Call (250)860-8127. ESL Teacher Wanted. Teach in China. Good experience, good pay. Send resume to qizhansun@gmail.com FRIDGE and (250)860-8127.

stove,

$335/both.

WASHER & Dryer $200/both. (250)860-8127. * WINTER CLEARANCE SALE ON NOW Save an extra 30-50% off our low priced items! Selling scratch & dent Brand names you can trust. Prices that can’t be beat. Come in & check us out. SMART CHOICE LIQUIDATORS. 3124 30th Ave, Downtown Vernon 250-549-5010. Unit #4-2720 Hwy 97N, Kelowna, 250-712-9855.

Building Supplies

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

WHARE House sale, exotic bamboo hardwoods, Oak and maple engineered plank flooring, only high end products, 25 year warranty. you will no find these prices in stores. call 250-814-9663 or email sales@ rockymountainflooring.com

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Tree Services

Fruit & Vegetables MANY Varieties of Apples for sale thru-out the winter. Call Graziano Orchards. 3455 Rose Road. (250)860-2644. Mason Bee Cacoons. $10/set +shpng. Rose, 250-754-8351 mccus@shaw.ca

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DRY FIR FIREWOOD CUT, SPLIT & DELIVERED. $150. HEAPING 3/4 TON TRUCK LOAD (A CORD) SEASONED. 250-317-4003 BLOW Out Price. $79.95. Heaping P/U. Dry Pine, some Fir. Delivered. 250-575-4574

CLEAN, barkless, Douglas Fir, split, 1/2 cord, $50 incl tax. Call Shoreline Pile Driving @ (250)769-7694. CUT & Split Very Dry Pine or Fir $89.95. delivered local, Call Paul @ 250-212-6070 FIREWOOD FUNDRAISER 1st Lake Country Scouts/Venturers are selling good quality ﬁr ﬁrewood as a fundraiser for their trip to Scotland this summer. $125/half cord delivered within Lake Country. A small fuel charge for delivery outside of Lake Country. For more info pls call Todd 250-317-0379

Furniture 2 Night tables $75/both. (250)860-8127 3 TABLES, hardwood, drawer, $250. (250)860-8127 6PC Cherry sleigh bdrm set. Queen bed, dresser, mirror, chest, 2 night stands. New!! Still boxed. Worth $5000, Sell $1695 Can deliver. call 1250-550-6648, 250-550-6647 6PC Oak bdrm set, Queen bed, drawer dresser w/three fold mirror, chest, 2 drawer night stands, in very god condition. $550obo. 250-763-4214 6PC. Oak Queen bdrm. set, dresser w/3 fold mirror, chest, 2drw. nightstands, ex. cond. $550. obo. 250-763-4214 BRAND new Sectional couch with ottoman, microﬁber (2 colors to choose from) $899 call 1-250-550-6647 DOUBLE Bed $100. (250)860-8127 HARDWOOD Dresser with mirror, 65” long. $175. 860-8127. KING bed $175. (250)860-8127 LIVING ROOM (250)860-8127

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$160. $100.

Garden Equipment WANTED: Old Lawn & Garden Tractors. Running or not. Call Ken in Vernon, 250-503-2177

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FRIENDZ DESIGNER CLOTHING

As Instructed Dodds Will Offer The Clothing & Shoes From Friendz Designer Clothing To Be Sold In 1 Lot By Sealed Bid. Bids Will Be Accepted Now Until February 1 @ 2pm. Brand Names Bandolera, Agava Nectar, JS Collection, Lauren Bidal, Rohen Chen & More. $70,000 Retail Now On Display For Viewing at Dodds Auction

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Musical Instruments

5000LB Datsun Forklift, on propane, numatic tires, excellent shape, runs perfect. $3995. LIQ CENTRE, 3251 Sexsmith Rd. D8165. 250-491-1227

GERHARD Heintzman Piano. Attractive, 40”H console. Exc cond. $1200. 250-717-1102 PIANOS Warehouse Sale @ Moir Pianos. STEINWAY, HEINTZMAN, YAMAHA and more !! Priced to Sell !! Call Richard @ 764-8800

Jewels, Furs

$100 & Under

I Want to buy your unwanted GOLD & SILVER & COINS! Local Collector looking for Gold & Silver & Coins. Up to 95% of spot. Local Buyer 250-300-6622

100FT. 350psi. Fire Hose roll. $50./roll. 250-765-3577 or 250-801-0193 12’’X11’’ Carpet, assorted, $100. Call 860-8127. 23x66 Power spotting scope w/2 tripods. $65. 769-0882 2 HUGE BOXES, cute & nice +size clothes, size 14-16. $25ea. Call 250-868-0219 2 Mexican padded pine arm chairs, $85. 769-0882 3 chest style nesting tables, $75. 769-0882 3x3 oil painting on canvas, Hong Kong Harbour, City Lights, $90. 769-0882 4, 265/17/R17 tires, 60% tread. $80/all 769-0882 4 huge boxes of girls cute clothes, size 6x-12, $10ea. Call 250-868-0219 chain link enclosure, 16’L, 6.5W, 6.5H, $95. 769-0882 COMPLETE set of Oprah’s Book Club books (67) $100 obo. 250-869-1527 COMPUTER Games, Grand Theft Auto, Combat Flight, 007, $75/all. 250-768-7124 ESTEBAN Guitar almost new, great for beginners $40. 250-763-4214 KITCHEN Table & 4 chairs w/castors $100. 250-862-5881 LOGITECH Wingman force 3D joystick, $35. 250-768-7124 MAKITA 1/2” Hammer Drill, $75. 250-768-7124 MAKITA sawzall, $50. 250-768-7124 MEN’S Black Leather Jacket, waist length, 42-44, $100. 250-763-0531

Misc. for Sale 2006 BEACHCOMBER HOTTUB 6 Person, Energy Efficient, LED Light, Reflex Foot Massage, Maintenance Free Skirting, New Cover, Cover Remover. 250-549-4466 or cell 250-540-2569 $6500 2 LAMPS, $30. ph: 860-8127 4 SALE on Used Toys. 30% Off. ICE SKATES. We have all you need at great prices. Clothes, toys, shoes, baby equipment & furniture. Sale on clothes up to 50% off. Cash for your baby items. We rent baby furniture, $4 per day. Moms The Word, Hwy 33 East, Rutland, 250-765-3422 Visa/MC &D/D BEAUTIFUL MIRROR, 7x3 feet tall, $75. (250)860-8127. DO YOU NEED LARGE AMOUNTS OF FREE FILL? (250)307-3839 Dacron Enterprises LTD. FAR-INFRARED SAUNAS: Demo Blow-out models starting at $599. Therapeutic Saunas with the Crystal Heaters Everyone is talking about. FREE shipping, Set-Up & Trial Sessions. 1-888-239-9999 Show Room Kelowna. www.SOLARUSsauna.com KENMORE washer & dryer set. Good working order. $100/set. 250-212-3291 MOVING SALE. Baby items, bdrm., livrm, kit., dinrm, more 7days/wk. 250-870-8205 OLYMPIC TICKETS Speed Skating, mens 10,000 metre. gold metal final. 4 tickets- $450ea OBO Women’s Aerials gold metal 2 tickets$200ea OBO (250)938-0673

MIRROR (250)860-8127.

42”x39”,

$30.

OMRON Blood Pressure kit. HEM711, $55. 250-768-7124 TASCO refractor telescope, 675x60 mm, $95. 769-0882

$200 & Under

WANTED BERNINA 700 sewing machine, 3 similar styles in the 700’s. 250-860-0162

2 New Hancock Optimal all season radial tires, $200. P205-65/R15 250-860-2194 COMPUTER System, WIN XP, Internet ready, excellent condition, $200. 869-2363 Kel FOR sale. 1 good treadmill, $200 obo. 250-764-7372 RECLINER/ROCKER Chair, beige, good quality, excellent shape. $200. 250-861-4058 WASHER & Dryer, Almond, In Use. $150/pr. obo. Call 250-864- 4321

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side & coffee tables, chairs, 2 pub table sets, indoor plants, retro lamps, ofﬁce chairs, vases, sculptures, etc. 769-0882

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

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VALLEY FENCE & GATE

Acting on the Instructions of North Central Bailiffs Dodds Will Auction the Tools, Ofﬁce Inventory of Valley Fence & Gate. Partial List Includes Tools: Lincoln & Miller Welders, Generators, Kanga Hammer Drill, Honda Post Hole Auger, DeWalt & Fastenal Hand Held Bandsaws, Chainsaw, Table Saws, Snap-On Cordless Impact Gun, Hitachi Hammer Drills, Makita & DeWalt Cordless Drills, Air Staplers, Bosch Drills & Jigsaws, Makita Circ Caw & Hand Planer, Levels, Mechanics Tools & Tool Boxes, 40 Amp Battery Charger, Ext Cords, Ingersol Rand Air Compressor, Titan Airless Paint Sprayer, Oxy/Act Torch with Bottles, Propane Space Heater, Bench Vice & Grinder, Wood & Alum Ladders, Metal Cut Off Saws, Jacks, Plus Much More. Fence & Gates Inventory: 1000’s of Pcs Assorted Fence & Gate Connectors, 3’, 4’, 5’, 6’ Chainlink, Large Assortment of Gates (Small & Large), Steel Piping & Posts, Fencing Slats & Much More. Ofﬁce: Desks & File Cabinets, Laptop & Desktop Computers, Floor Model Konich Photo Copier, Copy/Fax Machines, Toshiba Telephone System, Digital Security System, Desk Chairs, Plus More.

Viewing: Friday 10am - 5:00pm Auction Date: Saturday, January 23rd Time: 11:00am Place: 755 Carrier Street, Kamloops, BC All goods subject to 10% buyers premium

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$200 & Under WINE Making equipment, complete w/ďŹ ltering machine, carboys & access. $160.obo. 250-765-3278

$300 & Under 1cord Birtch, split $275, round, $250. 250-547-9733 BEAUMARK Fridge, white, frost free, 66â&#x20AC;?hx30.5â&#x20AC;?w, ex. cond. $260. 250-860-0735 COMPUTER LAPTOP, WIN XP, internet, excellent condition, $300. 250-869-2363 (Kel) TEAK Hutch & buffet. Excellent condition. $150/piece. Call 250-764-8381 WHITE Fridgidaire self-clean stove. $230 (250)491-8177

Houses For Sale NEW Homes in Sol Terra Ranch! Full basement, double garage, loads of upgrades & zoned for a secondary suite! Homes starting from $200,000 ! Sol Terra ofďŹ ce now open. Visit our show homes now or call Lake Country Modular, located next to the SRI WinďŹ eld factory. Call 1-866-766-2214. www.LCMhomes.com THINKING OF SELLING? For a conďŹ dential, no obligation, free market evaluation of your property call Mark Jontz, Royal Lepage 250-762-9446 or 250-860-1100 anytime.

Mobile Homes & Parks

$400 & Under KING Pillow-top mattress & boxspring, w/matching access. Ex. cond. $400.obo. 868-0436

$500 & Under ROYAL Albert China set, bowls, teapot etc. Complete set. $500. 250-768-7124 SILVERWARE & chest. $500. 250-768-7124 SOLID Oak Antique Dining Rm. table, sideboard, 4chairs ex. cond. $450. 250-763-9200

Acreage for Sale 2 ďŹ&#x201A;at grassy acres in Willowbrook, w/5yr old Modular home in excellent cond. New 2 stall barn, directly across from Community riding ring & private park w/miles of trails. $329,000 250-498-2082 READY to build on this 3 acres in Whitevale area, Lumby. Flat, few trees, drilled well. Gas/hydro to driveway. Price $245,000 GST.obo. 250-547-6932.

Apt/Condos for Sale Condo in newer Lake Country development, 2bdrm, 2bath 842 sq.ft 6appl, Pool, Gym, Hottub, Lounge Move in Now $269,900 and save the GST Contact 250-550-0399 THINKING OF SELLING? For a conďŹ dential, no obligation, free market evaluation of your property call Mark Jontz, Royal Lepage 250-762-9446 or 250-860-1100 anytime.

Houses For Sale ******* OKHomeseller.com Where smart sellers meet smart buyers! View Thompson Okanagan properties for sale.// Selling? No Commission. (250) 545-2383 or 1-877-291-7576 4BD, 2bth clean & spacious home. New furnace, windows, many updates, loads of prking. $359,900. MLS Charlene Bertrand, Coldwell Banker, 250-870-1870 CLEAN 4-bdrm + den, 3-bath, garage, lower Middleton Mtn, large fenced yard, exc/view. 2010 Assessment $347,000 Asking $330,000. Call Antonio, RCR RooďŹ ng, 250-309-4704 Appt only MORTGAGES LOW RATES. 5YR. 3.99% VARIABLE 2.05% Trish at 250-470-8324 MUST SELL. Fixer Uppers, Foreclosures & Distress sales. Free list w/pics MacDonald Rlty www.KelownaDistressSale.info

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Open Houses 4BD Home+suite, 1yr old. 215 Poonian Street. $489,900. Open House Sun 2-4. Call 250-869-0637

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

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

Apt/Condo for Rent 1BD. Ask about our signing bonus, incl. heat, np, clean, safe, quiet enviroment, cls. to bus/lake/shops, pls. call Heather 250-763-7955 1BD. Lg. condo DT Kel., FS, WD, DW, AC. cvrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. prkng., $850mo.Calvin,250-878-8650 1BD, New, golf comm. in Quail, wd insuite, pool/ht/gym, Avail. Immed., ns, $900.mo 250-864-6273, 250-878-4343 1BD or 2bd, avail immed. Quiet, secured, updated building located in DT area. Walking dist to shopping. Culteral district, Waterfront Park, bus route. Incl FS, DW. Building amenities include beautiful landscaped courtyard, laundry room & covered secure prking. Price starts at $800. Special Offer for Jan. & Feb. Call Jagoda for info @250-762-0571 1BD. SENIORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Apt. 60, ns, np, no alcohol, $432.mo. (250)862-9518

1st MONTH FREE - 1 BDRM: DW, W/D hook-ups. Spectacular lakeviews. Award winning gardens. 1/2 blk to Gyro beach, bus & Mission Park shops. Indoor pool, hot tub & ďŹ tness center. $865-$960. No pets. 3195 Walnut. 250-762-3455 www.thepalisade.ca 2BD, 2 bth, 2 prking lots. Avail now. $985. Call 250-860-5613 Baron Rd.

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

MCKENZIE Ridge: Fully ďŹ nished 3 bed den, 2 full bath and 1 bedrm suite, all appliances, c/a, landscaped & u/g irrig, 2 decks, double garage. $489,900. 778-753-2400 THINKING OF SELLING? For a conďŹ dential, no obligation, free market evaluation of your property call Mark Jontz, Royal Lepage 250-762-9446 or 250-860-1100 anytime.

Apt/Condo for Rent

Duplex / 4 Plex

1st MONTH FREE - 2 BDRM 2 BATH: Deluxe top ďŹ&#x201A;oor suite, vaulted ceiling, 330 sqft patio, balc, FP, walk-in closet, ensuite, DW, W/D hook-ups. Award winning gardens. 1/2 blk to Gyro Beach, bus & Mission Park shops. Indoor pool, hot tub & ďŹ tness centre. $1375. No pets. 3195 Walnut. 250-762-3455 www.thepalisade.ca

1/2 Duplex, 3bd, 5appl, 2bth. CA, single gar., NP, NS, 5yrs old. 527B Roanoke Ave, $1300. Feb 1. Call Peter at 250-765-4151 1/2 DUPLEX, avail immed, 3 bdrms, 2 baths, garage, fenced yard, big sundeck, $1000. Westbank. 768-2627. 2BD, 1bth in orchard. $850 incl utils. 250-317-4810, 250-863-9737 2BD. 2 lvg.rms., 1ba, WBank, $1000.mo+dd. & hydro, ns, np, Avail. Feb. 1st, 250-864-4255 2BD. WB 5plex, Creekside, f/s, w/d hk-up., np, clean, Feb. 1, $900.+utils, 250-717-7302 3BD. 3ba. & ensuite, Westside, priv. w/d, wood ďŹ&#x201A;râ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. vaulted ceilngs, grge, sm. pet $1450.mo. Avail Feb.15 orMar.1st, 707-0023 & 863-4218 3BD Duplex w/fs, wd, carport & storage shed, lg. crawl space, DT Westbank, $1200. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. req. 250-707-1416 DUPLEX Downtown, 2 bd main, 2 bd down, 1.5 bath, NP, NS, DD $1400 + utils Call (250)765-6039. FEB 1st. 2bd mainďŹ&#x201A;r in 4plex near OUC (KLO) FS, WD, AC, NP, NS, $950+utils. Newly renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;d w/carpet. 250-717-3407 Harwood area, Vernon, 3bdrm, 1.5 bath, 5appl, priv.fenced yard, close to school, NS/NP, very clean, $900. Imm. 250-545-8864. LRG 3bd, 2bth, 5appl, AC, w/garage, main ďŹ&#x201A;r fourplex. 624 Francis Ave. $1350 incl hydro. 764-0419, 764-3159.

1st MONTH FREE - 2 BDRM: New reno, SS, granite, DW, W/D. Spectacular lakeviews. Award winning gardens. 1/2 blk to Gyro beach, bus & Mission Park shops. Indoor pool, hot tub & ďŹ tness center. $960-$1220. No pets. 3195 Walnut. 250-762-3455 www.thepalisade.ca 2BD, 1bth top suite, Old Ok Hwy, Westbank, priv WD, FS, fenced yard, pet/kids ok. $980 utils incl or 2bd, 2bth suite top of house, newly renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, Glenrosa Westbank, WD, FS, large covâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d deck, fncâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d yard, pet/kids ok, $1050 utils incl. 250-862-1181 2BD 2Ba, 2yrs old, w/d, f/s, dw, nr. sch/shops/prks. Rutland. Avail now. Reducâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d $1000 1st month 1/2 price 250-215-2843 2 BD. 45+ SUITE at Winchester Place, 3201 Richter St. in Kelownaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mission. Incl. 2 bthrms, W/D, balcony, strge. locker and u/g parking. Bright west-facing. Excllnt. neighbourhood. Across fr. SaveOn, Tim Hortons, banks, medical. Dbl. occ. max. No Smoking, No Pets. $930/mo. Avail approx Feb 1. Jim @ 250-762-8090 & 250-864-0079 2BD Condo for rent across from college, $1150?. NS, NP. Feb 1. 250-215-6758 2 BDRM, $975 hydro, f/s, NO PETS, on Rutland Rd. South, Belgo Area, on bus route, Avail. now. 491-3345 or 869-9788 (Cell) 2 bdrm, Downtown, beside creek, newly renod, 5 appliances, utilities & cable incl $1095/month 250-862-4529 2 br 2 bthr new quality condo in desirable Old Glenmore, Check www.centrepointkelow na.com, near Apple Bowl, Parkinson Rec, Downtown, cycl/walk route, Kel G & C Club & Orchard Park, top ďŹ&#x201A;oor quiet side with nice mtn view, 11 ft c, granite ct, 6 SS appls, fp, tile and carpet, storage, sec ug heated parking, no smokers, small pet ok, good deal to right tenants at 1200, avail Feb 1st., 250-765-7170. Avail Imm. Newer 2bdrm, 2bath condo. Lake Country NS/NP, close to amenities, bus route, 6appl, 1 u/g parking & storage. Gym, Pool, Hottub, Lounge. $1075. 250-550-0399 CAPRI Area, 2bd, 2bth, 6appl, bright crnr. unit, ns, np, fp avail immed. $1050. 250-764-1733 LEGACY II in Rutland, 2Bd, 2ba. laundry rm. 6appl. ac, u/g prkng. incls. utils. $1100. 250-765-4654 & 250-808-4654

THUNDERBIRD/EVERGREEN APTS. 435/395 Franklyn Road, Kelowna. 1 and 2 bedroom suites, 3-appliances, AC, drapes, walk-in storage, underground secure parking, hot water included, Laundry facilities on site. Close to excellent shopping, major bus routes (excellent bus service to all campuses, Orchard Park Mall & downtown), theaters, medical facilities & restaurants. Rental incentives offered to qualiďŹ ed applicants. Call 250-762-5932 for appointment to view. WESTBANK. 2bd top ďŹ&#x201A;r, lakeview, vaulted ceilings, spacious, bright, upgraded. $1390. 250-859-1300

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

Commercial/ Industrial HWY 97N for lease 1acre of Industrial compounded yard, 250-765-3295 - 250-860-5239 UP to 5000sq.ft. newly renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d high exposure commercial space for lease. 250-558-1166

Mobile Homes & Pads 2 Bed+den mobile for sale family sec westgate villiage f/s w/d incl. 59,900 priced under assesed value vendor ďŹ nancing availible with down payment 250-801-7760 MOBILE Home for rent. Westside. $650 +utils. NP. 250-768-5080, 250-717-1033 NEWLY renovated 3bdrm, 2bth, mobile home, with large 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;X36â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; deck. Fence, orchard setting, close to schools, shopping, on bus route. N/S, N/P, ref. reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, $1200/mth plus utilities. avail. immediately call 250-766-5460

Homes for Rent 1BD. Carriage Hse. nr. KGH, avail. Feb. 1 or 15, sing. person, ns, nprtys, pets?, 650sf., w/d, ac, $850.mo. 862-2453 1BD Cottage, very quiet, in park-like setting along Mission Crk. KLO area, sing. prof. pref. 1 person only, ns, ndogs, cat?, $725.mo. +pwr., 250-762-6627 1BD, Ellison. FS, WD, avail immed. NS, NP, $750 utils. DD & refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. 250-765-5208 1bd House for rent, kitchen & 1bth, good view, on farm. $650+uitls. 250-863-0507 1BD Private. WinďŹ eld. Avail Feb 1st. NS, NP, NP. $975/mo utils incl. Call 250-766-3591 225 Murray Cres. 2bd, 2bth, hrwd ďŹ&#x201A;s, $1200 utils incl. NS. Call 250-495-7084 2.5BD, Mission. np/ns/nd. Mature couple/retired. $1200/mo +util. refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. LM (250)764-1237 2BD, 1bth full house w/lrg fenced yard, pool & ďŹ replace, avail immed, NP, NS, DD reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. $1100. 250-717-7298 2BDRM, 1bth, Priv. Yard, Pets Neg. $1200/mth, 1/2mth deposit. Avail Feb.1st. 868-2106 2-BEDROOM, 5-Appliances, Deck, Pet OK $1150 OR 3Bedroom, 2-Baths, 6-Appliances, Family Room, Fireplace, Patio, Garage, $1400. 250-860- 1961 Register Online www.homeďŹ nders.ca 3bd Farmhouse in WinďŹ eld, $1250. Call 250-868-2767 3BD. Feb. 1st. top ďŹ&#x201A;r., hotub, fenced yrd, nice view, Blk. Mtn. $1100, refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, no dogs, 250-681-9086 3BD Home, 1bth, on orchard, S.E. Kelowna $1600+utils. Feb 15/March 1. 250-317-5871 3BD House, NS, NP, Dec 1., Rutland Upper Bench, call 250- 765-9575 3BD house, Springvalley area, 5appl, shrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d utils, $1250. Jan 15. (250)868-9059

3BD Mobile hm. on Crawford area acreage, rm. for horse or ??, recent renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Avail. Feb. 1. $1100.mo. 250-878-3111 3BD Mobile hm. on Crawford area acreage, rm. for horse or ??, recent renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Avail. Feb. 1. $1100.mo. 250-878-3111

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3BD Rancher style house, 1.5bths, 4appliances, gas ďŹ replace. No smoking. $1400+utils. 1yr lease reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. KLO area. Call 250-878-7189, 250-860-0588 aft 6pm 3BDR house near hospital, fenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;d yard, carport, sundeck, laundry, non smoking, no pets, mature adults, refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. $995. 250-801-9900 3BDRM GLENROSA Area. $1575mo???. Available Jan 1st. NO PETS. 250-8699788 or 250-491-3345 3BDRM, WinďŹ eld area, $1550 ?. NO PETS. Avail Dec 1 or sooner. Overlooks Wood Lake on East side. Close to schools. Call 250-869-9788 or 250-491-3345 3BD, WinďŹ eld Home, no bsmt, 6appl, AC, deck, Avail Feb 1. NS, NP, $1250., utils. 250-766-3395 Home 4BDRM, 3bth, W.Kel., New Paint, Carpets, Appls. Wood FP. $1700/mth. Fax Application & Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s: 1-604-909-0272 $500 move in allowence, large 4bd house + bonus rm, 1.5bth, lrg deck, FS, DW, micro, CA, ug sprinklers, shrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d lndry, priv yard, quiet street. NS, NP. $1695 incl utils. 1-250-3713382 or 250-317-5122 5 Houses/Suites Lakeview Heights view, duplex,start 1bdrm $500, 3 bdrm $1,200 & 6 bdrm $ 2,500 (Util, Pets Furniture Term) neg Jim 769-3123 AVAIL now, immaculate, 2bdrm rancher, sunroom/den, all appl. gas f/p, ac, lrg.lot, single garage, newer paint & ďŹ&#x201A;ooring, located on Westside of Kelowna in Fintry a rural lake community, 35mins to either downtown Kelowna or downtown Vernon. $1300/mo. R.R. Kristi 1-604-862-8039, email kristip@telus.net CLEAN 3bd bsmt, quiet area, FS, NS couple/sm. family, Sm. pet neg., $1250.mo. 861-5757 COTTAGE 1 bdrm WinďŹ eld incl everything!!! Bus route. N/p, n/s. $800 dd. 766-1776 EXCEPTIONAL Lakefront character hme: Lwr. Mission, priv. country garden setting. 4BD. 3ba., part. furnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d., outdoor ammens., boatslip, 12mos. rental, mature cple. pref., ns, np, $2950.mo. Avail. Feb. or Mar. 1-403-390-0190. EXEC. New w/o Bungalo, 4bd, hrdwd, SS appl, 5mins to DT, amazing lakeview. $2450. Call 250-769-2099 FULLY furnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. 1bd house on acreage near Kelowna, all utils & cbl incl. Avail immed. Quiet, mature tenants only. $850. 250-861-8907, 250-317-2546 GUEST House for Rent Ready Feb. 15th. 2 bdrm/den, 2 baths, W/D, F/S, Dishwasher; Hwy 33E. near Joe Rich Hall. $1,000/mo. pluse utilities. No Pets. 250-765-8675/moonshine@telus.net PEACHLAND Rancher, 3bd. +den Semi waterfrt, $1450, 5appl, refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1-604-856-2391 WANT TO OWN? HAVE YOUR RENT MONEY WORKING FOR YOU!!! Rent to own, all areas, generous rent credit. QUALITY FREE INFO!!!!! 250-549-7090 www.okanaganleaseoption.com WHY Rent When You Can Own? Pymts As Low As You Have Now! Good Credit? Steady Job? See how easy it is! M. Gidden, MacDonald Rlty kelownaďŹ rsttimebuyers.com

2rms. From $450-$490 utils, phone & cbl incl, good loc. 250-860-8106, 250-718-1621 CLEAN Furn. rooms/suites DT Kel W/D utils incl $475+/mo, Quiet Male, 250-861-5757 FURNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;D.Incl. w/d, int/ cbl. & utils. Female working or student, np, $400.&up 870-7183 LG. Furnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. rm. cbl/wd, share kit/ba., DT cls. to amens. & lake, quiet area, student or working female only, $600. inclâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all. 250-860-4291 Lynn.

2 bdrm suite. Newly renovated. NS, Nparties, cat OK. $900mo utilites and cable inc. Avail Feb 1. Call Ryan 250-575-7168 2BDRM walk out suite. 1000 sq.ft., near lake, 4 appl, NS, NP, refs. $950/mo incl utils. Avail. Feb.1/10. Ph 769-5624 or 317-0373 2BD suite avail Feb 1/15 located in cul-de-sac in Glenmore, bright & very clean, sep ent., 2prking spaces, own WD insuite, beautiful backyard & bbq, NS, NP. $950 incl hydro & gas. 778-478-1323

OfďŹ ce/Retail AVAIL Feb 1st. 625sqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ofďŹ ce/retail space, grnd ďŹ&#x201A;r/street access. DT banking district. Priv washroom & 1 prking. Agatha, 250-769-7281 AVAIL NOW! 2nd ďŹ&#x201A;r ofďŹ ce use at 1511 Sutherland Ave. Open concept w/private window ofďŹ ces. Sized at 707sf. & 926sf. Bae rent $8.50/per sf + common expenses. To view call Keith @ 250-448-6797 HWY 97 North, 1800sqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; of retail, 2100sqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; of OfďŹ ce/Retail for lease. Rutland area 250-7653295, 250-860-5239

Recreation Silver Star Luxury ski chalet. Real ski in/out, beautiful wood f/p, 4-bdrm, 3,000sqft, hot tub, n/s, n/p, (250)308-1917

Room & Board FULLY Furnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. rm. w/tv. PC access, everything provided, seniorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s okay 250-491-7657

SHARED accom upstairs, hrwd ďŹ&#x201A;r, nice & clean, prefer male. $550. 250-862-6752

WITH ensuite, walk-in closet, Springvalley, cls. to bus/shops cbl/int, $550.util inc. sm. pet ok, 868-9150,1-250-832-5430

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Retirement Suites Available! 250-860-1064 Shared Accommodation Covâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d prking Westbank room for rent, priv bth, utils incl, $475. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. 250-769-8287 ENTIRE lower level, incl lrg familyrm, own bth, FP shrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d kit/ lndry only. $600. Avail immed. Glenrosa. 250-717-7022 FURNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;D Bedroom, Rutland, NP/NS, $480 incl utils, cble, int, free lndry. 765-1633 LOOKING for quiet, kind, reliable NS person to share a 2 bdrm bsmt. suite. $450. Feb 1. 778-478-7783 Private bdrm semi-pri bth, quiet person, $475, everything incl. 1-888-492-2543 PRIVATE Living area shared kit. WB. $550 (250)487-7447 & 250-768-3659 lv. mess. ROOMMATE to share house in north end. Cbl/int in lg. unfurnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. rm. responsible ns, $500. utils incl. 860-5787

Suites, Lower 1BD. Bsmt. ste. Cent. Rutland, f/s, wireless, shared laundry, incl. util/sat. tv. ns, np, $725. Avail. now. 250-765-7303

1BD 1Ba +den $725. Upper Mission, nice, lvl entry, newer home, priv ent & laundry, quiet prof. NS, NP. 250-764-8854 1BD. Blk. Mtn. area $650.mo. elderly pref f/s, np, ns, Feb. 1st 250-469-2262 & 807-2207 1BD suite, N. Glenmore, grnd lvl, bright, 1-person, shrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d lndry, NS, NP, $675 incl utils, int & Sat. Feb 1. 250-826-7824 1-BEDROOM, 4-Appliances, $750 Including Utilities, Cable & Internet OR 2-Bedroom, 5-Apppliances, Pet OK $850 Including Utilities. 250-8601961 Register Online www.homeďŹ nders.ca 2BD bsmt suite, nice & clean, 5min to UBC, utils incl, $775. Call 250-766-1314 or 250-718-1975. 2BD bsmt suite, NS, NP, no parties, close to UBCO & bus stop. $950 incl utils. DD reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d 778-753-1356 2BD. +Den, $950mo. nr. school & shopping crt. 380 Jan 15th, Hardie Rd. Rutland, 250-862-5756, 250-864-6810. 2BD. HOSPITAL AREA. Nice level entry suite, lndry, priv ent, quiet person/couple. NS, NP. $850. 250-764-8854 2BD House, Upper ďŹ&#x201A;r. gas fp, bright & clean, f/s, dw, cls. to schools/bus, deck, storage, Glenmore, $900. Feb/Mar. 250-860-8645 2bd legal suite, Rutland, $850+dd, cls to UBCO, NP, Feb 1st. 765-0695 & 215-9763 2BD, lrg, in beautiful country setting. Pets ok. WD, sep ent., $850/mo. 250-766-1265 2bdm WinďŹ eld bsmt, priv ent., FS, NS, NP, avail Feb 1, $790 incl utils, DD. 250-766-3395 2BDRM bsmt avail now, $800 incl utils. NP, NS. Call 250-864-7404 2BDRM suite. $750 incl utils. Sep ent & lndry, near school & bus, newly renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Call 250-317-8515 2BDRM suite for rent, in Lake Country. Utils incl. Close to bus. Nice & clean. $775/mo. 250-766-1314 or 250-718-1975 2BD spacious, sep ent, shard lndry, uti+ sat incl. $950. Avail now. 250-448-5363/215-1378

3BDRM, S. Rutland. Very Spac. Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, Incl. New Kitchen. F/S, W/D. $1125 utils. Avail Jan. 15. (250)491-3188

3BEDROOM newly renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d bsmt suite, large yard, small pets. Avail Feb 1. $950. Call 250-808-7473 AVAILABLE Feb 1. 2 bdrm bsmt suite on acreage in Belgo area. Very clean and bright. F/S/DW and W/D. Gas Fireplace. No smoking. No pets. $750 inc util. 250-491-0303. AVAIL Feb 1st, 2bdrm, like new lvl-entry, close to DT, carport, lndry hook-ups, $850. Shrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;d utils. 250-868-0915 BACHELOR suite. NS, NP, utils incl, good for student or single occupancy. Springvalley area. $560. 250-861-8333

BLK Mnt area. 1bd, $650. 2bd, $725 utils incl. Sep ent, prking, refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Call Paul 250-765-7504.

BRAND new 2bd bsmt suite, priv lndry & patio, full appl, WinďŹ eld, 15 mins to university, NS, NP. $1000 incl utils. Call Kyle 250-869-4542 BRIGHT, SPACIOUS suite in Ellison, near UBCO. Private parking. Shared Laundry. Can be furnished. Must see. $750. utilities incl. 250-864-2929

EXECUTIVE SUITE in $1,000,000 home, 2bd, 2bth, 1kit., $1500, 1500sqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; - 3bd, 3bth 2 kits, $2000, 2000sqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;. All appl, lake/city view, insuite storage. Ted, 250-769-1068

FURN BACH ste, ideal for student, $525 + dep, utils incl, ns, np, refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. 250-766-2526. LOWER 2bd walk-out, N. Rutland home. $800 incl utils & WD. 1/2blk to transit & mins drive to UBCO. NP, NS. 250-765-5178 for info.

LRG 3BD bsmt suite, avail Feb 1st. DT. Lndry, AC, NS, NP, close to school & hospital, $1300 utils incl. 250-717-1291, 250-878-7199

PARTIALLY Furnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, bsmt. ste. $500.mo. pref. quiet sing. workng. person, ns, ndrinking, np, ref. reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d., 250-764-8595

SELF contained and private 1 Bedroom walkout basement suite; 1200 sq ft; Living Room with wood burning ďŹ replace, Dining Room; Private entrance; Private laundry; Storage room; Off-street parking; Patio with lake view; 5 appliances; Non Smoker; $950 per month; $450 Damage deposit; Central air, cable and Utilities included; Available 17 Jan 2010; Located right across the bridge on the Westside in an established quiet residential area (West Kelowna Estates); minutes from downtown Kelowna; Contact at 769-5378 or jroxin@shaw.ca

WESTSIDE lrg 1bd + ďŹ replace, $800+utils. Also Westside 2bd+den w/o, $900+utils. Close to all amens. Rutland cozy 2bd house, $1100+utils. 250-869-5500, 250-469-1566

Suites, Upper

1BD, near DT, NS, 5 appl, pets ok, fenced, $795/mo. incl utils & cbl. 250-859-2245

2BD above ground suite, newly renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, FS, DW, micro., shrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;d lndry, CA, NP, NS, quiet area. Parking avail. $995/mo incl utils. 1-250-371-3382 or 250-317-5122

2BD, spacious, bright, brand new, own ent., no stairs, NS, NP, Nparties. $900 incl utils. 250-801-8542 3bdrm,1bath, Rutland,near G r e e n w a y, F, S , D W, s h a r e d laundry,NS,NP,DD $1350 utils included.250-765-4993 AVAIL Feb 1st. 2bd. w/carport & storage, behind Plaza 33, ns, nprtyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, np, seniors or working only. Incl. 5appls. $900. 250-451-9923 EXCELLENT Condition 2bd, 5appl, uils incl, quiet cul-desac, nice yard. $1200. Avail Feb 1st. Call 250-717-3580 FEB 1st, 3bdrm mainfoor character home, close to downtown, shrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;d lndry, offstreet prking, share utils. $1200. 250-868-0915 NEW Bach. suite, Avail. now, $675, downtown Kelowna. Call (250)869-1506 ONE Bed ground level suite in rose valley area, private entrance carport,private patio,stainless app,w/d,ďŹ replace,all utilities incl. cable,wiďŹ 1000.00 mo 250-801-0729

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Townhouses 2BD, 2bth, 5appl, newly renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;d on Duck Lake, near airport & university, 1200sqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, NS, NP. 250-765-2975, 250-305-8220 2BD, 2bth renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;d loft townhouse, close to college. Avail Feb 1st. Call 250-762-0571

2BD. Exec. Pearwood Corner, Glenmore. H/w ďŹ&#x201A;rs., granite, ss appl., f/p, w/d, grge, $1290. Feb. 1, 864-1300, 863-6402

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Wanted to rent: 2bdrm home w/garage, in Lake Country. Resp working couple w/no children or pets. N/s, no parties. 250-309-4752

Antiques / Classics 1966 CHEVELLE MALIBU 283 CU. MATCHING #â&#x20AC;&#x2122;S, SS TRIM, BUCKET SEATS, CENTRE CONSOLE, $19,000 OBO. 250-493-6256 AFTER 6PM 1968 Mustang, rebuilt V8, car half rebuilt. Also 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Camper, good cond. 250-212-8547

Auto Accessories/Parts (4) 235/70R16 Winter Tires. 75-80% tread, EXCELLENT condition. MUST sell. Call 778-478-7769, 250-869-7362 4 BRIDGESTONE Blizzak snow tires, 195-60-15 on Honda factory alum wheels. $225 obo. 250-862-3083, 250-860-7562. ASST Tires. 205-60-15 $250, 195-75-14 $195, 185-70-13 $190, 185-70-14. 860-8127 LYLEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TOWING Free removal of unwanted vehicles. Pay up to $1000 for good vehicles. Lots of used parts for sale. 765-8537

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1998 Toyota Sienna, 7 pass. 4dr, 6cyl, 1 owner, mint cond. new winter tires, 181K, $7000 obo. 250-542-1907, Vernon.

OUR CARS LAST! 1999 Buick Century, fully loaded, 63k, excellent cond., $4900. 250-861-4058 2000 Chevy Cavalier Z24, 2dr. 4cyl, 5spd. ac, cd plyr, 160kâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, ex. cond. $2475, 768-4002 2001 Neon, great cond., snow tires, 2 sets rims, air, 4 disc cd, black, manual. $2800. obo. 250-558-6736 2001 Oldsmobile Alero, ,4dr, 4cyl, 166,000k, gently used, $4000 obo. 778-478-9483 2003 PT Cruiser, auto, ac, 44,000kâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. ex. cond. serv. history $6950.obo 250-448-6806 I will take best offer this week on â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;07 Yaris 2dr, PW, PD, CD, air, 5spd, 38K, $8700 no tax. 250-549-1065 MERCEDES Benz SL 500, asking $12,500 obo. Call 250-862-6752

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Cars - Domestic 1989 OLDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cutlass/ Calais, $1000. Runs great, extra tires. 250-860-7036. 1991 PONTIAC TEMPEST 4dr auto. Decent shape, good tires, perfect winter car. New brakes. Needs trunk latch. REDUCED: $500.00 250-869-7362, 778-478-7769 1991 PONTIAC TEMPEST 4dr auto. Decent shape, good tires, perfect winter car. New brakes. Needs trunk latch. REDUCED: $500.00 250-869-7362, 778-478-7769

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2008 Yamaha Raptor 700R, like new, barely ridden, $6888 obo. 250-808-2469

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ALL Auto Repairs Guaranteed. Straightline Autobody & Paint. 27yrs. Priv. shop & quality workmanship 764-1849

1999 GMC 2500 4x4, ex-cab, s/b, V8 auto, very good cond. $5900. (250)503-0320

2004 HARLEY Davidson Roadglide, stage 1 kit +extras, $12,000. 250-878-5645

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1994 Dodge 3/4 Ton tradesman cargo vans, on propane, 8 auto, x schoolboard. Very clean. $3495. LIQ CENTRE, 3251 Sexsmith Rd. D8165. 250-491-1227 1998 GMC 1500, 6cyl., engine needs main bearings, otherwise good. Offers. 575-4646

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1999 1/2 Jetta, well cared for, 223 kms. $4200. 250-547-6600. 1999 VOLKSWAGEN Passat, fully loaded, many new parts, needs some exhaust work. $3900 250-558-4180 2005 Honda Accord coupe EXL, 57,000kms, exc.cond. New windshield, tires & brakes. Lady driven, Must sell. $17,500 obo. 250-541-0789.

2008 Harley Davidson â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Street Bobâ&#x20AC;? Vance & Hines pipes, 3800 miles. 250-862-6160. $17,500

Recreational/Sale 2008 34â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Bighorn 5th wh. trailer, w/3 slides, king bed, f/p w/elect. heater, laundry rm. w/wd, country shower, Corian counters, tbl. & chairs, heated bsmnt. immaculate used once. $49,000.obo. 250-491-3113

Scrap Car Removal FREE removal of unwanted & scrap cars. Call Paul Haul, 250-808-9593, 24hrs.

Snowmobiles 2001 Arcticat. 800cc Mountain Cat Snowmobile. 144 track, new track rail sliders, xtra belt, very good cond., asking $3150obo. 250-870-2700

PKG DEAL. 2002, 700cc Summitt Skidoo, $700 & 1996 583cc Summitt Skidoo. Must be seen. Incl hydraulic deck & extras. 250-768-3350

Sport Utility Vehicle 2000 LTD 4-Runner, 192k, auto, Silver, $14,500. Call 250-864-1092

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BRAND new Skidoo Trailer, approx 7x10, small wheels. $1095. LIQ CENTRE, 3251 Sexsmith Rd. D8165. 250-491-1227

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: Estate of Christine Rose Kirtz formerly of 415-1961 Durnin Road, Kelowna, British Columbia Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Christine Rose Kirtz are hereby notiďŹ ed under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executors at 301- 1665 Ellis Street, Kelowna, British Columbia V1Y 2B3, on or before February 19, 2010, after which date the Executors will distribute the Estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executors then have notice. Fernand Pierre Kirtz, Gabrielle Mary Ferguson and Raymond Dennis Kirtz, Executors by Pushor Mitchell LLP Lawyers Attention: Joni Metherell Telephone: (250)762-2108

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Trucks & Vans 1991 Ford F150 4x4, Reg. cab shortbox, recent new engine & clutch, 302 5spd. Must sell $1700.obo. 250-470-2677

2002 GMC 2500 4x4, ext-cab, S/B, 6L auto, 150K, exc/cond $8,900 (250)306-5362 2004 Ford F150 4x4, ext-cab, S/B, V8auto, good cond $10,000. (250)308-2225 2006 Honda Ridgeline, low mileage, 14K, like new. $25,500. 250-769-9321 2006 Silverado SE 4x4 s/box, 1/2t Off Road, c/cab. Brand new tires, alloys & step rails, Vortec 4.8 Auto, XM Radio, box liner, lock diff., H/D Susp. hitch, etc. GM warrty. to Sept 17, 2012, Only 48,986kâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, A deďŹ nite â&#x20AC;&#x153;As Newâ&#x20AC;?, $24,900. no gst, Sorry no trades 1-250-497-0008 2007 Ford F-150 4X4. Ext. cab, 6.5 ft.box, matching canopy, 4.6L, 56K, warranty to 2012. $20,000. 250-470-8698 2007 PU truck, Toyoyta Tundra, 4x2, 18,350k only. Asking $16,800. 250-860-0850 or 250-469-3268 2008 CHEVY Silverado,Black V-8 (5.3L) Loaded, All the extras, Warranty Remain. Low KMS- Offers 250-837-2694

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WAREHOUSEMANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LIEN SALE Individuals or Companies listed below, take notice that Marioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Towing, 3770 Hwy 97 North, Kelowna, BC, claims a lien pursuant to the WAREHOUSEMANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LIEN ACT R.S.B.C. 1979 CA427 and amendments thereto, on your vehicles listed below. If the amount owed is not sooner paid, the below described vehicles will be sold on/after February 4th, 2010 at 8:30 am to recover the amount owed, plus the cost of sale.

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