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Beagles from A1 Lewis, a long-time beagle owner herself, started a campaign with the promotion slogan that beagles were “more than just hunting dogs, they are pets too!” That campaign formed the basis for the creation of a non profit group called Beagle Paws, with the aim being to find foster homes or people to adopt these abused beagles. Since January 2003, Beagle Paws has facilitated the adoption of 1,320 abused beagles, and has established new organization chapters in Nova Scotia, Alberta and B.C. There are currently about 50 beagles under the group’s care in those provinces in need of adoption. One chapter is located in Maple Ridge, and a second chapter has been opened this year in Kelowna by lower Mission resident Jeneya Monti. She has taken on the task of finding foster homes for five beagles since March with the hope they will be adopted. “There is myself and two other volunteers who started the chapter here and we hope to see the volunteer support grow and become successful here,” Monti said. Monti owns two beagles of her own, one is four and the other is a
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“At first glance there weren’t that many beagles here but I think that is starting to change. As people get more familiar with beagles, you realize what great pets they are.” That is part of Lewis’ vision when she started Beagle Paws, to illustrate to people in her home province that beagles can
make great family pets— without losing any of their natural hunting instincts. In Newfoundland, beagles are used by hunters to hunt for rabbit, which in that province is sold as a meat delicacy, either privately or in some grocery stores. The dogs can be used for hunting in packs of up
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Beagles have been used for hunting in Newfoundland and other areas for decades and have commonly been called “hunting” or “rabbit” dogs. Because these dogs have been associated with outdoor sport for generations, it has led to the opinion that beagles, and hounds in general, should be kept as “outdoor” dogs requiring minimal care and little human interaction. While some hunters may consider their dogs to be loyal companions who deserve the comforts of indoor living, the majority of people who use beagles to hunt share the belief that their dogs must stay outside to maintain the instinct to hunt prey. Nothing could be further from the truth. It’s is a beagle’s instinct to hunt and that is a trait he/she is born with. Just as it’s a collie’s instinct to chase and herd, hounds will find and follow a scent. Keeping a dog outside away from its human companions, does not increase its desire or willingness to hunt, chase, herd, or act instinctively in any way. A beagle kept outdoors is no more skilled as a predator than a beagle which sleeps at the foot of a bed each night. This misguided view of beagles has led to many myths surrounding their acceptable care and adequate living conditions. Myth: A beagle must be hungry in order to hunt and should be fed every other day. Fact: All dogs must receive a wellbalanced diet of high quality dog food each day especially if they are involved in regular outdoor activity. Myth: Spaying/neutering dogs ruins
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Beagles from A3 said. But there is a mythology surrounding beagles among hunters (see sidebar) that if they are domesticated, they will lose their hunting instinct, she said. “There is still a lot of stigma that exists here (in Newfoundland) that you can’t have beagles as pets,” Lewi said. “People’s attitude
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BUT FOR ME, BEAGLES ARE WONDERFULLY SENSITIVE AND LOVING, AND SO EAGER TO PLEASE ALL THE TIME. Jenaya Monti, Kelowna chapter founder of Beagle Paws daughter have carried out bottle drives in their Lower Mission neighbourhood to raise money to pay for food and other expenses for beagles in foster care. And her daughter was allowed to set up a table at the Chute Lake Elementary School fun night in the spring which raised $360 in donations from a donated raffle prize. Monti said she has never met Lewis, but is in contact constantly with
her via email or on the phone. “Learning more about this organization has really opened my eyes,” she said. “These people all have full-time jobs but they are very passionate about this and donate a lot of their own time to this cause.” Suzanne Pugh, the new manager of the Kelowna SPCA branch, said the Kelowna Beagle Paws chapter has filed the appropriate paperwork to be credited as an animal rescue centre. “We look forward to working with (Beagle Paws) pending final approval on their application,” Pugh said. Anyone wanting to contact Jenaya Monti about being a beagle foster, adopt one, or to assist the Beagle Paws chapter in other ways can contact her at 250-764-4089 or email kim_jenaya@ telus.net. bgerding @kelownacapnews.com
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A 74-year-old man was killed on Thursday morning after being struck by a pickup truck on Shannon Lake Road. “A green GMC pickup, being driven westbound on Shannon Lake Road by a 34-year-old male, went off road right on a slight curve and struck the victim on the shoulder of the roadway,” said RCMP Const. Steve Holmes. “The critically injured man was taken to Kelowna General Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.” Holmes said the driver was not injured and police are currently investigating a possible cause for the incident. The victim was volunteering for Adopt A Highway by picking up garbage along the road. The Adopt A Highway program is aimed at promoting community
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The man behind the balancing stones Wade Paterson STAFF REPORTER
Over the past three months, a number of unique rock formations have appeared on the Benvoulin roadside, just inside the property of Okanagan Chateau. The rocks have caught plenty of attention and have even received a few celebratory honks from cars passing by. But many don’t have any clue about the identity of the mystery architect. Allow me to introduce you to George Webb. “People stop and ask me what I’m doing. The simplest answer is: I’m in my 80s and I’m having fun,� says George. Some have mistaken the stones for inukshuks: The rock formation used in the logo of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games. But Webb insists that he is just balancing stones. “I’ve got an idea for this one,� he says while
walking towards his newest project. “I’m going to start with a little flat stone and build on it until the top stone is the biggest, on top of all the smaller rocks.� He pauses for a moment while staring at his creations, then turns back. “Some people ask me if I use crazy glue,� he says, laughing. “You feel it in your hands; I close my eyes and feel it. What amazes me is that the wind blows and very few of them get blown down. George says that his experience balancing rocks goes back many years. “I taught rock climbing in Banff. We would take some students up on a mountain for the first time. Up on the top, we would build a rock cairn. “It fascinated me that the rocks stood on their own. People would write notes or comments in a jar and put it inside the cairn. “Later, others would
climb the mountain and look inside: They could be corresponding with someone from Australia or Mexico.� George’s wife, Anne, scolds him for practicing his new hobby. “She says, ‘You could hurt yourself out there.’ Yes I could, but you could hurt yourself anywhere.� Risk isn’t a new concept for George. After living the life of a self-proclaimed ski bum, George became a military photographer. “It took me all over the world. We lived in Germany for four years on a posting,� he recalls. “When we came back I would do what is called temporary duty. I would go with a camera and take pictures somewhere. I was cleared for top secret.� George’s experience flying planes and snapping pictures helped him fight one of his longstanding fears. “I’m afraid of heights and I taught rock climbing
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They moved to Okanagan Chateau so that Anne could have better care. But George was so busy looking after Anne, that he forgot about his own health. “I was taking care of my wife and wasn’t paying much attention to myself. (During a checkup) the doctor said to the nurse, ‘I’ve got to get this man to Vancouver, he’s dying.’ “The nurse said, ‘You’re having a heart attack and it could be fatal.’ They airlifted me to Vancouver, tore me open, took veins out of my leg and put them in my heart. Now I’m ready to go climb mountains again.�
George’s bravery has been passed on to his children as well. “My oldest son was a bush pilot. He learned photography from me and his wife still sells his photographs. We lost him in a plane crash, but he always told his mom, ‘Mom, if I die flying, I die happy.’� Good bloodlines are likely responsible for George’s hard work ethic, which has followed him into his 80s. Born in Hannah, Alta., George’s dad was a ‘train man’ who worked in the days of the steam engine. Anne has a similar upbringing: “My wife is from Kamsack, Saskatchewan; we’re both prairie
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weekend, after a long and tumultuous ride on city buses. “The atheist bus campaign has been a long uphill battle,� said Loren Price, of the Centre for Inquiry (CFI) Okanagan. “B.C. Transit first denied our right to run the ads, then threatened to pull the ads at the first sign of trouble, and finally appeared uninterested in fully investigating the disappearance of the original ads from their own property.� Between a two week period in April and another in July 2011, the ads will have had a full month of exposure. CFI has now launched its follow-up Extraordinary Claims Campaign, to place the message: “Extraordinary Claims Require Extraordinary Evidence: Allah Bigfoot UFOs Homeopathy Zeus Psychics Christ� on buses across Canada.
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Murder charge doesn’t stop bail approval One of the seven Kelowna men charged with second degree murder for allegedly beating to death a local man has been released on bail. Thomas Allen Vaughan, 22, was granted bail during a hearing Wednesday in B.C. Supreme Court. Anson Schell, Matthew McRae, Daniel McRae, Norman Cocks, Robert Cocks and Robert Leonard Thomas all remain in custody, however, after appearing in provincial court via video link Thursday to set their next court date for Aug. 4. All seven were charged in the aftermath of Dain Phillips being bludgeoned with a baseball bat, hammer and other objects during a confrontation near the intersection of McCurdy and Gibson roads on June 12. He died of his injuries the next day at Kelowna General Hospital. The case has gained a great deal of attention for both its brutality and the fact it’s history making. For the first time in B.C., two full patch members of the Hells Angels, Norman Cocks, 31, and have been charged with murder. Hells Angels Norman Cocks, 31, and Robert Thomas, 46, are among those who have been arrested. R Robert Cocks, the father of Norman, is also the president of the Throttle Lockers, considered a ‘puppet club’ of the Hells Angels, based out of 100 Mile House.
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NEWS ▼ CENTRE OF GRAVITY
Musical friends who have a connection Jennifer Smith STAFF REPORTER
As professional highjinx go, naming your band Highjack three months before September 11, 2001, with the two key members being an Arab guy and
a Jewish guy, is about as likely to float as the titanic buoyed by helium balloons. Thankfully, Chromeo’s P-Thugg (Patrick Gemayel) and Dave 1 (David Macklovitch) had the presence of mind
to trim the sails, come about and pick a new tack the second they set sail on their most successful music venture. Ditching plans for highjacked planes on posters in favoured of David’s brainwave
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name—Chromeo—they would soon have an act that would last a decade more and win them a ticket to see the world. “Dave just woke up one morning and he was like how come nobody’s every thought of Chromeo?” P-Thugg explained in telephone interview this week. High school friends PThugg and Dave 1 have been working together so long they can’t even remember the names of all their bands—Rubbadoid Crew was one and The Famous Players another— though they do have some pretty good stories to tell about one another—professional and otherwise. P-Thugg can tell you Dave 1’s family are the scholarly type, for example; his parents are French-English translators where P-Thugg’s family has always been in the food business. The Montreal-based electrofunk act is just the type of well-honed act the 22,000 Centre of Gravity fans expected to fill City
Park next weekend have come to expect. Now in it’s fifth year, the wildly successful beach event has grown from 5,000 attendees in 2008 to 16,000 last year and features 150 professional athletes competing in five sports: beach volleyball, freestyle mountain biking, wakeboarding, motocross and basketball. Founded by local production company owner Scott Emslie, of Wet Ape Productions, the festival’s success has spurred several other A-list performers from the beach culture scene including visits from top DJS Deadmau5 and Tiesto. This year’s athletes include local freestyle mountain biking legend Steve Romaniuk, beach volleyball players Tammy Thomas and Sam Schachter, Jeff Fehr and Reagan Sieg in motocross and wakeboarder Dustin O’Ferrall. Joining Chromeo among the headliners will be Busta Rhymes, Cal-
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and Dave 1 (David Macklovitch), will perform at the Centre Of Gravity festivities next weekend. vin Harris, Dragonette, ATrak and Classified. This is Chromeo’s first time in Kelowna, though the pair have toured Calgary, Banff and Vancouver. Known for their unusual ability to seek out festivals in every corner of the world—not to mention getting their five-member entourage and average 36 bags with them— their 60-minute sets have seen the shores of Japan, played the EXIT Festival in Serbia and regularly fly through the L.A.-LondonParis-New York circuit. They stay together largely because they have
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Young boys and girls will have a chance to learn some new tricks for free on July 26 in the parking lot of Orchard Park Shopping Centre. West 49’s LRN2SK8 tour , presented by Disney XD, targets beginner skateboarders five-years-old and up. The program is designed to help youth develop their confidence and skateboard skills in a supervised and safe area. “The half day program includes a variety of elements. The mock classroom lessons feature trick descriptions and a brief history of skateboarding,” said Micki Benedetti, spokesperson for the tour. “The build-a-board workshop will teach participants how to install bearings and apply grip tape. Small group lessons will aid in individual progression, execution and analysis. All the elements will be taught by seasoned riders.” The veteran instructors include Brandon Levalds, Levi, Jon Holowachuk,
Keaton Evans and Matt Dittrick. Dittrick, the West 49 area manager for southern Ontario, has been skateboarding for over 20 years and has been teaching skateboarding for more than six years. Levi is a sponsored skater for Shredz Skateshop, Olive Skateboards and Vans through Sazon Agency. Kids will get the opportunity to ride in a fully enclosed mobile skate park that includes the Jones Soda street course featuring Element drop spot obstacles. Kelowna is the 11th stop on the 30 city tour, which runs from June 25 to Sept. 2. Other British Columbia hosting cities include Kamloops, Vancouver, Prince George and Chilliwack. The event will offer two sessions: 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. with free skate offered at 3 p.m. Kids are required to wear helmets while participating. Helmets and skateboards will be available for use during the programs. Those interested can register online at www.west49lrn2sk8.com. Advance online registration is recommended as a maximum of 45 kids can be registered for the event.
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Customs onerous for returning Canadians To the editor: In response to Wayne Harris’ letter in the July 7, 2011 Capital News: A Tale of Two Countries and Two Mindsets. Mr. Harris’ experience with the U.S. Customs upon entering the U.S. for a camping trip was indeed not a pleasant experience. Mr. Harris commented on how easy it was to re-enter Canada. My husband and I found this to be the opposite case. Upon returning to B.C. after a trip to California and Arizona we were stopped at the Canadian border for close to two hours while Canadian Customs officials thoroughly searched our 5th Wheel trailer and our truck. Our bed was torn apart, mattress upside down, compartments, cupboards and drawers searched and the seats uprooted in our truck. While the customs officials were searching our trailer and truck I had to go to the ladies washroom and started to leave the building as the washroom was in a different building. I was shouted after and stopped by a customs official who questioned where I was going. When I told himN he asked me if this was an
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Self-imposed exile from social media short-lived
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ast week's ill-conceived decision to take a less-is-more approach to technology left me with a twitchy face, an under-stimulated thumb and an uncomfortable understanding of an old university lesson. Sure, going Twitter, Facebook and BlackBerry free may not sound like much compared to, say, strife in developing nations. But as a mollycoddled Okanaganite with a predilection for pithy one-liners delivered on a thrice-hourly clip, I knew in advance my tolerance would be low. A vague recollection of a-time-before the Internet, however, led me to believe there would be other things to keep me occupied, even during the
KATHARTIC worst summer this valley
has seen in decades. In Hour One of being stuck outside of my online world and inside my house, I took turns reading the newspaper Kathy then pacing. Hour Two, I Michaels poked at my dog, walked him between rain storms and cut his hair. After he looked too much like a nit-infested escapee from a canine institution, I moved onto my nails. A brilliant shade of red lasted five minutes until I shoved my under-stimulated hand (which is usually flipping through headlines and status updates ) into a bag of chips and I was prompted to kill another 30 minutes going au naturel again. Hours Three through 10 featured
reams of reality TV about Botoxed housewives who spend more on a night on the town than I make in a year. The latter reality prompted me to both sulk and continually pull back my temples to emulate a facelift. As the skies became drearier and my face developed a strange tuggingrelated tic, I was reduced to breathing in and out, perspiring and lusting for some real-time updates on anything but my reality. So I went to bed. I'd like to say that I persevered for another six days and reached some techno-free zen state, but that would be an absolute lie. I woke up the next morning and read the headlines of every newspaper delivered to my phone and even skimmed some Twitter feeds. Social media and the constant updates it offers have become part of my
life, meaning old Canadian cultural hero Marshall McLuhan was right— the medium is the message. The English lit professor from Toronto once explained that the point of much of technology wasn't the meaning within the shows you we are watching. When we start watching TV, going on Twitter or using Google on a regular basis, the way we view the world is slightly and irreparably changed. In high school, when this lesson was being shoved down my throat, it all sounded high falootin' and dull, but then again the ’90s weren't the most revolutionary times. TVs, which sparked McLuhan's observations, were as commonplace as doorbells, so I couldn't fathom how I was being altered. See Michaels A11
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A Gift in Memory Accountant sees advantage of HST’s less red tape Makes a Difference To the editor: Have you ever filled out a form that seems way more complicated than it needs to be, is somewhat annoying and a waste of time? That is how the PST seems to a lot of businesses. As an accountant for a manufacturing and construction business of 25 employees I would estimate the PST to have been an administrative burden likely 10 times more than the GST/HST. To quote the independent panel’s report at hstinbc.ca on converting to the HST: “Small and large businesses save at least $150 million in administrative costs because they now comply with one tax.” I can see those administrative savings quite easily, but wonder if others really see why this is. The piggybacking of the HST on the GST is obvioust
ly simpler as there is now only one tax instead of two to administer. But it goes way beyond that as we also have dropped that overly complicated tax known as the PST. The GST/HST is a simple tax for most businesses to administer and understand. Sell something you expect to charge the tax, purchase things you expect to be charged the tax, claim or remit the difference between the two. Very few decisions need to be made. For the PST it’s all about decisions and those decisions depend on circumstances at hand. Sell something or purchase something the PST is sometimes charged but sometimes not. If the product is for sale to a PST registered business to further manufacture and sell it’s probably exempt unless the product is for a
building in which case it is taxable, unless the product is installed by the seller on the building in which case the sale is exempt, but the purchases are now taxable. Repair your manufacturing equipment and the parts and labour are exempt unless it’s changing oil in which case it’s taxable. Repair your company truck and it’s all taxable, office supplies and office equipment are taxable. Use a product such as xylene for cleaning and it’s taxable; however add it to the customer’s paint and it’s exempt. The xylene is straight from a PST audit from a few years ago. Hope that you bill your customers correctly for the PST and watch that your suppliers stay on track when they bill you, short pay invoices, get short paid, convince your vendors to not “worry” about not char-
ging the PST as we will self assess the PST as necessary, review line by line construction project material costs to self assess PST if we happened to install our product on a building. With the HST replacing the PST this administration is all gone. We have to do the (simpler) GST anyway so just tacking on the HST is easy. Consider my comments above compared to fighthst.com reason number 4 of the 10 reasons for getting rid of the HST. To quote: “HST is unnecessarily complicated: Under the HST, business accountants must track millions and millions of transactions and remittances, and file thousands of quarterly reports to government. But none of that is necessary. Simply exempting business
from sales taxes would be a far simpler system than the cumbersome HST.” Something doesn’t add up here. As one of those “business accountants” I will still have to track those “millions of transactions” unless the GST/HST and the PST are all eliminated which is not even in the cards. With the HST those millions of transactions largely look after themselves because the process is so much simpler, also the HST piggybacks on the GST, one tax, one process, one simple tax. As a business accountant, a Certified Management Accountant, my vote goes for the HST. I’d rather send less time collecting an inefficient PST tax and more time helping our team grow our business. Eric Hillmer-Mann, Kelowna
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emergency. I said, “It might be if I’m not allowed to go.” He then told me to walk around a bit further to another building in order to keep a distance away from our trailer and truck “for the safety of their Customs officers.” I’m a small woman,
71 years of age and 120 pounds. I found this to be rather ludicrous. In addition, we had to accompany a customs official to another building and witness him pouring out our three bottles of beer and a 26 ounce bottle of liquor which was over our limit of alcohol. The 26 ounce bottle was purchased in Canada and not
consumed on our trip. We didn’t think we had to declare it as we paid all the taxes at the time of purchase. We were honest and reported the amount of liquor we had to the first customs booth which we suspect ‘triggered’ us being searched. We were not offered a choice to pay for the over limit and had to accom-
pany an officer to another building to witness him pouring our liquor down a sink. He told us we would be “flagged” on their records if we wanted to keep the liquor and that we would be searched every time we crossed back into Canada. We felt like criminals just trying to get back home into B.C.
We, and others we know, have had instances with our Canadian Customs officials that are inconsistent and unfair. I know they have a job to do and have a great deal of authority but sometimes I wonder where their precedence lies with their own Canadian citizens. G. Smith, Kelowna
Response on the web to Our View ICBC column t To the editor: r Re: Our View: Is it time to end ICBC’s monopoly? July 14 Capital News. No other insurance company would hand over $500 million to the BC Liberal government to be put into general revenues. CdnRanger Re: Our View: Is it time to end ICBC’s monopoly? ICBC has been raping drivers for years, As a class one driver my insurance in Alberta with Sask Mutual was $200 per year, complete for all perils. Of course you have to
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shop around but none are as high as ICBC. There is no insurance company that pays for policing and lights and purchases buildings and stocks and various other programs that act as a double or triple tax. This allows them to juggle funds and say they are losing money. That isBS. They are one of the most profiable organizations in B.C. There is no place in a democracy for a government or any other monopoly. Their wages and bene-
fits are ludicrous and only the government could abuse such discretions. There is no other insurance company that can forfeit your drivers license for anything they feel like. In law, only the Motor Vehicle Branch can suspend your license. They have absolutely no recourse over drivers from out of province, and I am sure the majority of accidents occur in tourist season. The simple fact is, if you have a bad record you should pay high rates, as any insurance company does. However, drivers that obey the road rules and have no at fault accidents should be con-
New media molding the mind Michaels from A10 Today, however, I'm quite clear how my brain has been changed by a new medium and on the 100th anniversary of Mc-
Luhan's birth, his words have sparked a creeping fear about what that will mean to our society as a whole. I mean, I can't even get through an afternoon
without tics and daunting thoughts. Kathy Michaels is a reporter for the Capital News. kmichaels @kelownacapnews.com
sidered low risk and be rewarded with low rates as other insurance companies do. We require an insurance company that is only an insurance company and ICBC is nothing but another cash cow for the provicial government. We pay road tax and gas tax to maintain our roads and police are paid for by all of us through various taxes.
Any other company could not claim a loss because they gambled their profits on the stock market, or buy buildings to rent to the police, pay police overtime wages and deduct it as a loss. When will Canadians wake up, especially B.C., and stand up for their rights? Bob1
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NEWS ▼ MENTAL HEALTH
Marijuana use among teenagers more than a casual habit F or decades now the use of marijuana has been a rampant part of the teenage experience for many. It’s not news to hear that adolescents are experimenting with substances such as cannabis and alcohol during those intense years of self-discovery and drive for independence. However, what is trou-
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cannabis use is particularly bad for teenage brains that are still developing. One Canadian study suggested daily marijuana use by teens can cause depression, anxiety and irreversible effects on the brain by lowering serotonin levels and raising norepinephrine levels— neurotransmitters known to affect mood and susceptibility to long-term stress. Other studies have found frequent use by those whose brains are still developing can cause long term damage to learning and memory as well as affecting judgment and motor skills. Very recent data is difficult to find for Canada, but according to statistics from the Centre
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Reported crime levels continue to decrease Kathy Michaels STAFF REPORTER
Kelowna is mirroring the rest of the country with a decreasing level of police-reported crime, according to new data released from Statistics Canada. Crime statistics released Tuesday show that the Kelowna census metropolitan area’s crime rate dropped nine per cent in 2010 over 2009, with 9,548 reported crimes
per 100,000 people. The agency said an index which measures the severity of crime —both violent and non-violent— shows a seven per cent decline over the last year also. The declining rates, however, don’t hide the fact that the statistical agency is continually placing the Okanagan city high among its list of crime-ridden areas. Only Regina has a higher rate of police-reported crimes with 9,813
incidents reported per 100,000 of population. Rounding out the top five that have the dubious distinction are Saskatoon, Thunder Bay and Winnipeg. Nationwide, Statistics Canada data shows that the crime rate continued a 20-year decline last year, dropping five per cent from 2009 and hitting the lowest level since 1973. The homicide rate, specifically, was the lowest since 1966.
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s with any job, there are some roles and responsibilities you enjoy more than others. One role I’m particularly looking forward to is later this month, where I will have the pleasure of honouring a truly iconic Kelowna company. Gorman Bros. Lumber Ltd. is celebrating 60 years in the region. While you may be familiar with their business, you may not know their story. It’s worth telling, because I think their tale represents Kelowna and our community well. The company started from very humble origins. West Kelowna brothers Ross and John Gorman were struggling to pay their bills and survive on what their orchards could produce. It wasn’t enough, so they acted on their idea they could improve on existing fruit packaging, and started a second business making fruit boxes. Their idea did so well,
Steve Thomson they were able to parlay that success into founding Gorman Brothers Lumber, and in turn, into building a small sawmill in 1953. How small? They had a grand total of two saws. Today, Ross’ sons Ron and Doug are the company’s CEO and project manager, respectively, of a company that employs 300 people. The Gorman’s talent for innovation didn’t stop with improved fruit boxes and a sawmill. Compared with just 15 years ago, Gorman recovers 30 per cent more lumber from the same number of trees.
This is possible because of continually re-investing in new technologies. Anyone who believes lumber is a low-tech industry need only ask about finger jointing, thin kerf edging, or bio-scanning for trimmer optimization. This kind of innovation is necessary to successfully navigate the ups and downs of the forestry and lumber industries. In 2009, their story took a dramatic turn. The Glenrosa forest fire came literally right up to the sawmill door. It seemed as though the mill would certainly be lost—again. Unbelievably, had the Glenrosa fire destroyed the mill, it actually would have been the second time. In 1969, a fire caused by an electrical short grew out of control. The family’s response was not to give up, but to rebuild and improve. So what happened in 2009? The mill was liter-
ally saved by its workers. At one point, the roof actually caught fire— but they managed to put it out, and spent the night on a vigil. They put out small fires and watched for sparks. That’s remarkable. Gorman employees went out of their way to save their workplace—at no small risk to themselves. As the mill manager said at the time, this communal effort didn’t come as a surprise, because “it’s more than a family business—it’s an extended family.” Coming from a family with similarly long roots in Kelowna, I take pride in local success stories like the Gormans. Coming from humble origins 60 years ago, the family has built a well-respected local firm employing some 300 members of our communities—and they have done so on the virtue of good ideas, innovation, hard work, and treating their employees well.
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spells in part shade and will require more water in the full sun or in a planter. Plants grow 36 to 48 inches tall and will spread to 36 to 48 inches. They have square stems which means they are a member of the mint family so are fairly robust growers. They may be divided in spring or fall to reduce the size of the clump and to spread around the garden or share with friends. Hummingbirds feed on plants that have trumpet shaped flowers to accommodate their long, thin bills. Although they are attracted to red they are eager to feed on any plants that have a high
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espite the recurring image of a teddy bear that’s inspired by the cute, rolling gait of a fuzzy-haired grizzly or black bear—in size and strength, claws and teeth, they are to be feared as a foe and respected as a symbol of the wilderness. Beady little eyes and pug nose notwithstanding, at the end of that snout is a mouth full of sharp teeth and a jaw with incredible strength, adapted to its omnivorous diet. Primitive and clumsy though those furry forepaws appear to be, they’re tipped with very sharp claws, and very long ones in the case of the grizzly. I’ve heard what damage a swat from one of those can do to a full-grown man. Therefore, it always seems humiliating and ignominious to find them foraging through garbage in a human settlement; caught in a trap and shot. It’s not a respectful end for a denizen of our forests who fears no other creature and is stalked by no other but man. Yet, it’s necessary for us to protect our homes and our young from their occasional forays into our residential areas or even our farms where they find an easy meal from our careless handling of garbage or waste fruit in orchards.
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special by the same name as the book premiered in May and I’m sure will be repeated many times in the future, in case you didn’t catch it then. Morgan is a wildlife conservationist and bear biologist who lives in Washington State, who travelled by motorcycle, bush plane, boat, snowmobile and on foot across Alaska learning about bears and bear behaviour, tracking them and filming their everyday lives. His writing is informative, compelling and entertaining, as he describes his time watching bears in all sorts of environments and activities and through a year of seasons in their lives. He doesn’t portray them as cuddly teddy toys or as God-like creatures to be put on a pedestal, but has a realistic attitude toward their threat in proximity to humans and the threats humans pose to their populations. And, here at home, we must all be more careful about our own activities and not attract them into towns and cities, where their over-confident presence in residential areas becomes threatening— because a fed bear becomes a dead bear. Some residents of Peachland found that out last week when they were presented with an order to remove bear attractants or
‘‘ ONCE (BEARS) HAVE BEEN FED, THEY REMEMBER WHERE, AND THEY’LL BE BACK, BECAUSE THEY HAVE AN INCREDIBLE MEMORY FOR FOOD SOURCES. face fines. The Dangerous Wildlife Protection Order is a relatively new tool in the arsenal of conservation officers in B.C., but it became necessary to protect both bears and people, because too many people are careless. We live in bear habitat. Recognize and accept that and act accordingly. Don’t leave out garbage, pet food, bird seed, surplus fruit or even dirty barbecue grills, because they have very sensitive noses that can sniff it out. Once bears have been fed, they remember where, and they’ll be back, because they have an incredible memory for food sources. Judie Steeves writes about outdoors issues for the Capital News. jsteeves@kelownacapnews.com
B.C. Parks and Encorp Pacific expand ‘Bear Smart’ recycling program The Ministry of Environment and Encorp Pacific are continuing their initiative to bring a “bear smart” recycling program to B.C. provincial parks with the goal of keeping our parks safe and clean. The specially designed bear-proof metal bins encourage park users to be diligent about recycling their used beverage containers. Sixty-one new bearproof recycle bins are being placed in eight popular B.C. Parks: Cultus Lake (near Chilliwack), Goldstream (near Victoria), Rathtrevor Beach (near Parksville), Alice Lake (near Squamish), Paul Lake (near Kamloops), Wells Gray (near Clearwater), Manning (in between Hope and Princeton) and Golden Ears (near Maple Ridge). Encorp Pacific has contributed 121 recycling
bins to the program worth a total value of $184,000. Expanding on a successful pilot launched in May 2009, the program promotes responsible recycling in provincial parks while deterring bears. Once bears find an easily accessible source of food, they often return to those areas. Encorp’s “bear smart” recycling initiative is helping to reduce the number of bear-human conflicts. The “bear smart” recycling program’s main goal is to encourage industries to be more responsible for managing what happens to their products once the consumer is done using them. B.C. Parks and Encorp Pacific will continue to promote effective waste management systems. Encorp Pacific is a stewardship program and industry-led agency that is responsible for man-
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NEWS â&#x2013;ź KELOWNA SAFETY COUNCIL
Motorcycle driver training expanded to now include cars For over 30 years, the Kelowna & District Safety Council has been one of B.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest and most well-respected motorcycle rider training schools. KDSC is proud to announce that it has been licensed as a driver training school and its driver training doors are now open. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a non-profit, charitable organization, our main focus has always been on traffic safety education, training and awareness,â&#x20AC;? said Tania Meyer executive director of the Kelowna & District Safety Council.
â&#x20AC;&#x153;So the decision to start a driver training program for new drivers fits well with our goals of making Okanagan roads safer places for everyone. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Although weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been educating children and motorcyclists since 1980, we werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t reaching the largest segment of road usersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;car drivers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Being able to offer high quality, professional driver training, with the most current teaching methods at an affordable price will help us to have an even greater impact in the community.â&#x20AC;?
The Kelowna & District Safety Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s training vehicle is a twodoor Mustang coupe and it has been specially fitted with dual brake and gas pedals. Most driver training schools just modify their cars with dual brake systems, but having a dual gas pedal is an added safety feature, said Meyer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Driving instructors often have to take over the controls from new drivers and having a dual gas pedal means that, if necessary, the instructor will be able to get himself or her-
self and the student out of harmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s way quickly,â&#x20AC;? said Lana Costa, a KDSC driving instructor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great peace of mind for everyone. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also a fun car to drive and it really appeals to young drivers.â&#x20AC;? KDSC is offering a full roster of driver training lessons. Its new driver programs are geared for students of all ages who are just learning to drive and lessons can be customized to each studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experience and skill level. Single lessons as well as various discounted packages are available.
KDSC also has special sessions that will prepare students for their L or N stage ICBC road tests. Specific skill-based lessons are also available for new and licensed drivers, including Refreshers, Winter Driving, Learn to Park Smart, Emergency Strategies and a Co-Pilot seminar to help the efforts of parents who are super-
vising their teenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s practise sessions. Driving assessments and pre-employment assessments are available for corporate clients and professional drivers. Lessons designed especially for senior drivers include Refreshers, Winter Driving and ICBC Retest Prep sessions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our motorcycle stu-
dents have been asking us for years to develop a driver training program,â&#x20AC;? said Meyer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re really excited to be launching our new program and responding to the requests of our community members.â&#x20AC;? For inquiries or to schedule training, call KDSC at 250-765-3163.
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THE KELOWNA & District Safety Council driving team stand beside the training car (from left) Bern Ward, Duane Wheatley, Tania Meyer, Lana Costa and Brian Elliott. Missing is trainer Bill Downey.
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CAPITAL NEWS
SPORTS
Athletics earn first playoff berth, face Pirates in first round match Jeff May's complete game shutout boosted the Okanagan Athletics to their first ever B.C. Premier Baseball League playoff spot and a firstround date with the Nanaimo Pirates. May and the A's took down the White Rock Tritons 1-0 in a nine-inning game on Wednesday night at Lombardy Park, a tiebreaker for the eighth and final post-season berth. The only run the A's needed came in the third inning when Dallis Senger's groundball scored James Ward from third base on a fielder's choice. Okanagan and the Tritons finished tied for eighth spot in the regular season with records of 23-25. The A's—known initially as the Kelowna Cubs—have been in existence for eight seasons, but had never made the playoffs until 2011.
Okanagan will travel to the Island to take on the Pirates in a bestof-three series. Games 1 and 2 will be played Sunday, with the third game, if needed to go on Monday. Nanaimo finished atop the BCPBL standings with a 34-14 record, 11 games ahead of the Athletics. Still, A's shortstop Tanner Morache likes how his team matches up against their opponents. "I'd rather play the first place team right off the start, it's a chance to knock out the best and move on," said Morache, who batted .283 with 21 RBIs this season. "If we play the way we can, we definitely have a good chance against them."
JUNIOR A'S
The Okanagan junior Athletics are playing the waiting game to see
if they'll qualify for the post-season as the BCJPBL season winds down. The A's finished the regular season with a 21-27 record and will watch as the rest of the league wraps up the 2011 campaign this weekend. As of Thursday, the A's were in ninth spot, one game back of the Vancouver Cannons (19-23) who had six games remaining, and a game back of North Shore (18-22) which had eight games left. The top eight teams will make the playoffs. Okanagan closed out the season last weekend at home, taking one of four games from the Victoria Mariners. The A's won 4-3 in 10 innings on Saturday as Luke Cooke (4-3) pitched eight innings of scoreless relief for the victory.
Yamaoka takes Sunset men’s invitational WARREN HENDERSON/CAPITAL NEWS
TEAMMATES on the 2005-06 Kelowna Rockets, (left to right) Cody Al-
mond, Blake Comeau and Kristofer Westblom were among the club's former players to take part in the Rockets annual alumni golf tournament on Thursday afternoon at the Harvest Golf Club. More than 30 ex-Rockets are in town this weekend for the WHL team's 2011 alumni event. The players will suit up for the Rockets alumni game on Sunday, 5 p.m. at the Capital News Centre.
Keith Yamaoka set a new course record, then cruised to victory at the Sunset Ranch Men's Invitational golf tournament. Yamaoka carded an 8 under-par 64 Saturday, then 75 on Sunday to finish at 139 (-5). The overall low net winner was Blake Bunn
of Sunset at 133. The tournament featured 171 players, some from Quatar, Singapore and St. Andrews. Flight winners were: • 1st Flight Low gross— Trevor Bloom, Sunset Ranch (143) Low net—Allen DeFoe,
Redstone—Rossland (140) • 2nd Flight Low gross —John Martin, Vernon G&CC (155) Low net—Jim Lotwin, Sunset Ranch (140) • 3rd Flight Low gross—Denis Lexden, Sunset Ranch (156) Low net—Gary Larsh,
Sunset Ranch (138) • 4th Flight Low gross—Dave Kanoola, Harvest G&CC (160) Low net—Don Porter, Sunset Ranch (135) • 5th Flight Low gross—Brad Hank, Alberta (182) Low net—Garry Martin, Kelowna (140)
Thompson Okanagan FC girls earn trip to compete in Florida The Thompson Okanagan Football Club's U15 girls team has booked a spot in the 2011 Super Y League North American Finals. TOFC will be the first ever girls team to represent the Okanagan region and Canada at the prestigious annual tournament, Dec. 2 to 6 in Tampa, Florida. On the final weekend of the regular season, first place in the Northwest Division of Super Y and a trip to Florida was up for grabs as TOFC took on Mountain FC in a twogame set in Burnaby. On Saturday, Mountain edged the local girls
3-2 to get the upper hand. Kira Lee and Kennedy Snape scored for TOFC in the loss. But on Sunday, in a winner-take-all affair, the TOFC girls delivered the goods with a 2-1 win over Mountain. After falling behind 1-0 early, TOFC battled back with a pair of goals from Haylee Lakovic to clinch top spot and a berth in the North American Finals. "It was a complete team effort that got us through these games and the entire season," said TOFC coach John Hemmerling. "They have worked very hard and are
very deserving of the trip to Florida."
Under Hemmerling’s leadership the team has
come close to advancing to Florida twice in the past
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THE THOMPSON Okanagan U15 girls celebrate their first-place finish in the Super Y League's Northwest Division with a win over Mountain FC.
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four years, narrowly missing a berth in the National Tournament by a goal scored by a Mountain goal, scored with three minutes remaining in the qualifying match two years ago. The TOFC U15 girls team is: Dani Rivet, Kaisha Trefry, Courtney Hemmerling, Haleigh Penner, Jodie Fedkiw, Ashley Stemler, Kennedy Snape (Kelowna), Paige Martin (Kamloops), Kiana Chuhaniuk, Jenna Rever (Lake Country), Casey Loudoun, Haylee Lakovic, Haley Loudoun (West Kelowna), Cassy Lukey, Paige Ralston, Kira Lee, Emma Byskov (Vernon), Katie Harding
(Salmon Arm), assistant coaches Greg Lakovic and Jacques Rivet, and manager Tyna Trefry. The TOFC U15 girls are seeking corporate sponsorship and private donations to help the team raise funds for their upcoming trip to Florida. Anyone able to provide donations or sponsorship can call Tyna Trefry at (250) 765-0160. The Super Y League is a North American professional club elite youth development program for the top soccer players in North America and is affiliated with the United Soccer Leagues.
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SPORTS â&#x2013;ź AHL
Texas Stars name former Rockets coach Truitt to assist Former Kelowna Rockets coach Jeff Truitt has snared another job in hockey. The Texas Stars of the American Hockey League have named Truitt as an assistant coach. Truitt, who had been with San Antonio of the AHL, joins Jeff Pyle, who was named head coach of Texas last week. Stars general manager Scott White announced Truitt's hiring early this week.
â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are pleased to add Jeff Truitt to our coaching staff here in Texas,â&#x20AC;? said White. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He has experience at the AHL level and has proven that he can work with young players. We expect him to play a key role in developing future Dallas Stars.â&#x20AC;? Truitt moves to the Stars after spending the 2010-11 season as an assistant coach with San Antonio, helping the Rampage post its best record in four seasons (40-33-4-5,
87 points). In 2009-10, he served as the Director of Hockey Operations for the Moose Jaw Warriors of the Western Hockey League (WHL). The Warriors finished with a 3327-0-12 mark and made an appearance in the 2010 WHL playoffs. Prior to his time in Moose Jaw, Truitt spent two season coaching in the AHL with the Springfield Falcons. Truitt was the Falconsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; assistant coach in 2007-08 and
then took over as the head coach in 2008-09. Truittâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team posted a 16-27-0-7 mark in 50 games. Truitt began his time in Kelowna as an assistant coach from 2000 to 2004 before the native of Rosetown, Sask. earned a promotion to head coach in Kelowna in 2004-05. He guided the Rockets to a WHL Championship and an appearance in the Memorial Cup in the spring of 2005. In three seasons with Truitt as the
head coach, the Rockets posted a 113-76-18-9 mark with two postseason appearances. In his seven seasons with Kelowna, the Rockets won two WHL championships (2003, 2005), two WHL regular season titles (2003, 2004), made three consecutive trips to the Memorial Cup tournament (2003, 2004, 2005) and one Memorial Cup championship (2004). Truitt was also instrumental in helping Team
Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s National Junior Team win a silver medal in 2004, as well as taking gold by winning the under-18 world juniors in
â&#x2013;ź LONG DISTANCE
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Kelowna's Melanie Bos has turned an interest in long distance running into a passion that has her among the best ultra distance runners in the world. And Bos isn't going to rest on her laurels after finishing as the fastest Canadian woman and the eighth fastest woman in the world at the International Association of Ultra Runners World Championships earlier this month in Ireland. "I got into (running ultras) because it wasn't really mainstream. I had done marathons before but I thought running on trails you get to see more of the scenery and it was a different challenge for me," said Bos. "This year things have come together for me. I got a sponsorship offer that made things easier for me. All these things are coming together. It feels like its my time to go with it and see where it goes." An ultra race is defined as anything longer than the traditional marathon with the most comr
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with all of the Team Canada runners at the championship. Bos is now changing her focus in training to running on the road as she gets set for another world championship race, this time in Holland and on pavement. That race will
mon distances being 50 and 100 kilometres as well as 50 and 100 mile runs. Mostly they are competed on trails. In Ireland, Bos was one of eight members of Team Canada with the event covering 70 kilometres through muddy
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I GOT INTO (RUNNING ULTRAS ) BECAUSE I THOUGHT RUNNING ON TRAILS YOU GET TO SEE MORE OF THE SCENERY AND IT WAS A DIFFERENT CHALLENGE FOR ME. Melanie Bos
conditions featuring lots of steep climbs. As the race progressed Bos found herself passing more and more runners as she cracked into the top 10 females. "I was really surprised," she admitted. "We would go through aid stations and people were telling me where I was and I
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KELOWNA RUNNER Melanie Bos crosses the finish line draped in a Canadian flag at the World Ultra Championships. She was the top Canadian and eighth woman overall in the 70 kilometre race. was thinking 'I shouldn't be up here.' For most of it I was enjoying the race, I was in a good place. I was really happy with how I finished and my placement. It was a really great
experience to be out there with that calibre of runners." Also on the trip was Bos' family, including her husband Kevin, a physiotherapist who worked
I WAS REALLY SURPRISED,â&#x20AC;? SHE ADMITTED. â&#x20AC;&#x153;WE WOULD GO THROUGH AID STATIONS AND PEOPLE WERE TELLING ME WHERE I WAS AND I WAS THINKING â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I SHOULDNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T BE UP HERE.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;
be Sept. 10. In the coming years Bos says she is aiming at the longest of the ultras and wants to complete a 100 mile run. "It's a long process to get ready to race 100 miles," she said. "You really have to get your head around it but I think I'm getting there."
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SPORTS ▼ GYMNASTICS
▼ PHYSIOTHERAPY
OGC hands out annual awards Young women suffering women’s artistic athletes and 10 competitive men’s artistic gymnasts. In the last 12 months, Okanagan Gymnastics has been able to record another first to its history book, when Curtis Gerein and his coach Angelo Despotas attended the inaugural Youth Olympic Games last summer in Singapore where Gerein represented Canada in the men’s trampoline event.
OGC also has its first High Performance Junior female athlete, Makinli Handley who is coached by Sergei Chelest and Heather Ivanitz. Handley was named to the High Performance Junior list after competing at Elite Canada in Quebec in December 2010. The annual awards banquet recognizes the many accomplishments of the coaches and the athletes and after such a strong year, and it was challenging for the coaches to choose the recipients of many of the awards. • Trampoline Gymnastics Award: Top Provincial Athlete – Sarah Croteau Top National Athlete – Danielle Gruber Most Improved Athlete – Emily Welsh Top Tumbler – Rachel Stone and Emma Tucker Double Mini Trampoline Star – Rachel Stone and Emma Tucker Trampoline Star – Trevor Stirling • Men’s Artistic Awards: Top Men’s Artistic Gymnastics Athlete – Liam Dawson Most Improved Athlete – Stephen Hiscock Most Improved Level 1 Athlete – Lucas Fabian
Keener Award – Kolten Marino • Women’s Artistic Awards: Top Level 2 Athlete – Ellen Smith Top Level 3 Athlete – Hannah Butcher Top Level 4 Athlete – Muriel Stroda Top Level 5 Athlete – Alison Watters Top National Athlete – Makinli Handley Determined Award – Kirsty Marshall Most Improved Level 1 Athlete – Camille Phillips and Gabriela Beselt Most Improved Athlete – Lindy Drope Most Dedicated Level 1 Athlete – Grace Driver Rookie of the Year – Vanessa Bulcock and Yvonne Wood High Performance Athlete of the Year – Makinli Handley Choreography Award – Grace Fecht Merv Andrews Award – Brooke Murray Best Attitude – Caitlin Callahan and Jenna Mick Women’s Artistic Gymnast of the Year – Makinli Handley Okanagan Gymnastics Centre is taking registration for recreational classes starting Aug. 8 online only, and on Aug. 22 via phone and in person.
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ach year, more women of all ages are discovering the rewards of participating in sports. Unfortunately, with the increased level of participation comes an increased risk of injury. More specifically, knee injuries. A simple statistical fact: Recent scientific studies have shown that women are four to 10 times more likely to tear their ACL (that very important knee ligament that requires surgery to fix) in a non-contact related injury than men. However, more disturbing, is that these injuries are most common in girls from the ages of 15 to 19. That statistic did not even include the less severe knee injuries like a meniscus injury, IT band syndrome, jumper’s knee, or MCL sprains, which occur at an alarming rate. We would like to believe that these injuries are happening only to our high level athletic woman, but that is not
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Kyle Heppner the case. Knee problems can start in the early teens and, if not properly cared for, progress in any female athlete regardless of age, fitness or level of participation. For myself, as a health care practitioner, this is where my concern lies. Younger and younger athletes are complaining of pain in their knees with activities. It is not uncommon to see 12- and 13-year-old athletes with some type of knee pain. And these young athletes are not injured because of tackles or sliding or other forms of contact. It has become obvious that other internal factors are causing the pain and injuries. Luckily, the same studies that discovered the high rate of knee injuries in female athletes also discovered the source of the issue and how to correct it. The answer, quite simply, is a genetic one. Without getting into extreme scientific detail, knee pain can be traced to weakness in the stabilizing muscles of the upper leg, the glutes. Females are naturally strong
in the big muscles on the front of the thigh, called the quadriceps. The problem is that the quadriceps do not help stabilize the twisting motion of the leg. If the glute muscles are weak it allows the knee to twist and collapse and it is these forces that cause pain and injuries. Again, these issues aren’t just happening to older, high level athletes, they are starting at a younger age. It is important that further education is given to coaches and parents of the younger athletes to help prevent the pain and injuries that take time away from sports. Specific warmups and strength exercises have been developed to increase strength and stability in those important glute muscles and decrease the risk of injury. At the end of the day playing sports is about having fun and participation and if you are hurt you aren’t doing either. For more information about knee injuries in the adolescent female athlete, there will be a free informational talk on Tuesday July 26 at 6 p.m. at Sun City Physiotherapy’s downtown clinic. Please call 250-861-8056 to reserve your seat. Kyle Heppner is a registered physiotherapist at Sun City Physiotherapy. 250-861-8056 info@suncityphysiotherapy.com
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SPORTS ▼ TRIATHLON
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UBCO Heat hires golf coach UBC Okanagan's athletic department has brought Terry Nicol on board to help grow the Heat's nationally-ranked varsity golf program. Born and raised in Calgary, Nicol has been swinging a golf club since the age of five, and has played competitively for 45 years. In 1973, he held the title of the Central Alberta Amateur and in subsequent years was the runner-up in the City of Calgary Amateur. In 1977 he was Club Champion at the Inglewood Golf and Country Club in Calgary. More recently, in 2009, Nicol won the N'KMIP Senior Men's Tournament. He is currently teaching at the Black Mountain Elementary School as the physical education teacher. He has been living in the Okanagan for 20 years with his wife and has three grown children. A member of the Kelowna Golf and Coun-
try Club over the past few years, Terry has also become involved with the B.C. Golf Zone 2 Junior and Amateur/Senior Championship as one of the Directors. “I’m looking forward to the challenges of building a successful golf program, working with the young athletes, and making this the strongest team ever, ” said Nicol. “With the qualifying tournament only a few weeks away, I encourage all interested golfers to contact me immediately if they have any interest or questions whatsoever.” Nicol's first order of business will be to attract as many quality golfers as possible to the qualifying tournament to help with the selection of the varsity program. The tournament will be a two-day event Aug. 17 and 18 at the Okanagan Golf Club. For more information contact new coach Terry Nicol at tknicol@hotmail. com or call (250) 8600948.
Despite a recent injury, the world's No. 2-ranked female triathlete is expected to make a return visit to Kelowna this summer. Canada's Paula Findlay plans to be back to defend her title at the 29th annual Pushor Mitchell Kelowna Apple Triathlon, Aug, 19 to 21. An injury which forced her to withdraw from the World Cup in her hometown of Edmonton earlier this month, but should be ready to compete next month. During the same meet, young Canuck, Kyle Jones, finished fourth, making him the first Canadian in ten years to beat Canadian Olympic medal winner Simon Whitfield. Victoria’s Whitfield won the 2010 Canadian National Triathlon Championships and ITU Pan American Cup, coming in just 2/10 of a second ahead of Jones. Findlay and other elite athletes are currently in the French ski resort of Les Angles, in the Pyrenees Mountains for a threeweek training block to prepare for the ITU World Championship Series Race in London, England on Aug. 6 and 7 “We have been very lucky to be able to bring this national event to Kelowna for four years in a row," said Richard Montgomery, President of the Kelowna Apple Triathlon Society "This will be our final year, at least for the next few years, so it will be very important for us
to have as many people involved as possible.” With close to 2,000 local, national and international event entries expected, more than 1,200 volunteer positions need to be filled. “With less than a month to go before the event, we are positive that our volunteer community will again step forward to make the Apple one of the best organized triathlon events in Canada,” says Montgomery. The weekend also provides the opportunity to host some of Canada’s Elite athletes with the Homestay Family program. “If you would like to host an Elite athlete or volunteer for our events, please email us at volunteer@appletriathlon.com We are in the process of implementing an online volunteer position assignment system and will email you back soon with
the link to enter your preferred tasks for race day. Please ensure you provide an email address that you check regularly,” says Montgomery. The system is expected to be online by July 22. And for those active triathletes or family members that want to swim, run or cycle while rubbing shoulders with some of Canada’s greatest triathletes, visit www.appletriathlon.com for more information. Registration fees are lowest before Aug.1. The Apple offers races for all ages and stages. Starting on Friday with the open water swim, aquathon and a fun run, and continuing on Saturday with Kids of Steel ,the Try-a-Tri and Junior Elites. Sunday sees the business challenge relay, competitive agegroupers, and of course, the highlight event featuring Male and Female Elites.
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help give another old friend a send-off and a toast with his favourite beer. Ray Bostock, who with the help of his wife Anne, wrote several articles on his childhood and early adult years, also passed away this month. Ray was a true Kelowna native who carried with him a vast knowledge of Kelowna history. I will miss him terribly. He always had a supply of smoked trout or salmon to give to friends, and when he couldn’t catch the fish himself, he would simply buy some
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THE SUN SETS on a beach at the end of County Road 669 in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Park in Michigan.
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Most Atlantic and Pacific coast surveyed Beaches from A27 â&#x20AC;&#x153;I havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seen it all; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s huge,â&#x20AC;? he said, reached by phone in Anchorage, Alaska, where, yes, he had been to look at the beach. Sleeping Bear has beaches that front both the open lake and calmer inlets, including Peterson Road Beach, Glen Haven Beach, County Road 669 and 651 beaches, North Bar Lake Beach, Platte Point Beach and Esch Road Beach. Sleeping Bear gets 1.1 million visitors a year, many of them there for the giant sand dunes and panoramic views. The other Michigan beach that won, Lake Superiorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sand Point Beach at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, was complimented for its waterâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; â&#x20AC;&#x153;crystal clear and surprisingly emerald green in shallow water areas.â&#x20AC;? Pictured Rocks, in the Upper Peninsula between Munising and Grand Marais, has multiple beaches with water usually too chilly for all but the heartiest of swimmers, including Chapel Rock Beach, Twelvemile Beach and Miners Beach. Pictured Rocks has 499,000 visitors a year.
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Will this be an annual list? Michigan has 3,200 miles of coastline, more than even the U.S. Atlantic coast. Will other beaches get a chance to shine? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to see what happens this year, how it comes out, how people respond,â&#x20AC;? Leatherman said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So, maybe. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a bit of work on my part, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interesting.â&#x20AC;?
good, fine sand and also â&#x20AC;&#x153;provides stunning views of the historic architecture of Chicago and Lake Michigan.â&#x20AC;?
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Dr. Beach releases an influential U.S. Beaches Top 10 list every May, but it includes only ocean beaches. That has been the source of endless criticism
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er Banks, North Carolina 6. St. George Island State Park, Florida P anhandle 7. Beachwalker Park, Kiawah Island, S.C. 8. Coast Guard Beach, Cape Cod, Mass. 9. Waimanalo Bay Beach Park, Oahu, Hawaii 10. Cape Florida State Park, Key Biscayne, Fla.
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In addition to Sleeping Bear (No. 1) and Pictured Rocks (No. 3), these beaches placed in Dr. Beachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Great Lakes list: Presque Isle State Park on Lake Erie in Erie, Pa. (No. 2). It has 13 swimming areas on a 7-mile stretch of â&#x20AC;&#x153;a naturally occurring sand spitâ&#x20AC;? that lend themselves to water activities. Bayfield Main Beach on Lake Huron in Bayfield, Ontario (No. 4). It is 1 1/2 hours north of the Blue Water Bridge. Although â&#x20AC;&#x153;the sandy beach grades into cobbles offshore,â&#x20AC;? the ranking said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;there are amenities close to the beach, and crowds are never a concern.â&#x20AC;? Oak Street Beach on Lake Michigan, Chicago (No. 5). This popular Lake Michigan beach has
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TRAVEL Yosemite from A28 in the summer, the early hours can be cold. Next to the cafeteria is the Pizza Deck, which is where we ordered a large, satisfying-enough cheese pizza for $19 every night to keep dinner costs down. There’s also a small bar on the deck with a good selection of draft beers kand cocktails, plus burgers and fries. The deck has tables and chairs and amazing views of Glacier Point and the Royal Arches. Next rdoor is a gift shop/grocery store where you can buy items to make your own picnic. Across from the Piztza Deck is the unofficial Curry Village hang-out, ra wooden building with a tporch lined with rocking chairs. Inside is a stone fireplace (lit in mornings) with framed photos on the wall above the mantel of Jenny Curry (Mother Curry) and David Curry, who started Camp Curry in 1899 with a handful of tents. The room is full of sofas, chairs and tables. It’s kept toasty warm. k
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The place was packed at night with people Facebooking, as it’s one of the rare places in the park with a Wi-Fi connection. Others were playing cards and chess, sharing pictures from the day, eating snacks and drinking beer. We played Crazy Eights and watched a college-age kid do the Rubik’s Cube with a sweatshirt over his head in 2 minutes and 18 seconds, then behind his back with one hand. Curry Village is also where you rent rafts (starting Memorial Day weekend) to float down the Merced River, and bikes. My husband, daughter, nephew and I picked out some beach cruisers in the morning and kept them for the day ($26.50). We biked the valley floor, which has 12 miles of trails and spectacular views at every turn. It’s something we do every time we visitYosemite. The scenery is unreal, no matter which way you turn your head; no coincidence that Yosemite Valley was the muse of naturalist John Muir and photographer Ansel Adams. Because of massive
snowfall this year (the snowpack is 175 percent of average, according to one website), waterfalls seem to be running down every massive rock face, and the most famous ones—Yosemite, Bridalveil, Vernal—are raging, making the panorama even more amazing. For lunch, we splurged, spending $111 on cheddar beer soup and burgers at the grand Ahwahnee, which opened in 1927 and is now a four-diamond hotel with 34-foot beamed ceilings and floor-to-ceiling picture windows. Afterward, we took a stroll through the meadow out back, to the sandy shores of the Merced, where we found some fallen logs to walk on. Later we parked our bikes again to walk the 1-mile loop trail to Lower Yosemite Falls, which were going off like I’ve never seen it.
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NEWS ▼ ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
Support for Okanagan residents dealing with dementia With summer finally here, the Alzheimer Society of B.C. is encouraging Okanagan residents on the dementia journey to stay active and informed when it comes to their health.
The Alzheimer Society of B.C. offers many programs to aid in this journey, including Minds in Motion and First Link. Minds in Motion is a fitness and social program
for people experiencing early-stage memory loss due to Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia and their caregivers. The program promotes the concept of healthy liv-
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City in Action PUBLIC MEETING Advisory Planning Commission
The Commission will hold a public meeting on: Tuesday, August 2, 2011 at 6 PM City Hall, 1435 Water Street Council Chambers The public is invited to express their views to the Commission.
Amend Zoning Bylaw 8000
TA11-0006 Housekeeping for various changes brought on by the new OCP guidelines. Applicant/Owner: City of Kelowna (J. Moore)
Amend Zoning Bylaw 8000
TA11-0007 To amend the CD2 zone to permit C2 sign regulations To amend the CD2 zone to refer to the C3 sign regulations. Applicant: New Town Planning (P. Schuster) Owner: A & S Overton
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OCP11-0005 / Z11-0047 / DP11-0101 To amend the OCP land use from Single / Two Unit Residential to Multiple Unit Residential (Low Density); To rezone from RU1 – Large Lot Housing to RM3 – Low Density Multiple Housing; To obtain a Natural Environment and Hazardous Conditions Development permit to allow an 18 unit townhouse development on the parcel. Applicant: Architecturally Distinct Solutions (M. Johnston) Owner: R. Nadon
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Z11-0059 To rezone from RU1 – Large Lot Housing to RU6 – Two Dwelling Housing to allow a second dwelling on the parcelApplicant: G. Gavel Owner: S. Schmidt
1664 Richter Street
DVP-0104 To obtain a Development Variance Permit for two additional signs located above the second storey that do not match the two existing signs where the regulations require that all signs 1m above the second storey must be identical. Applicant / Owner: Melcor Dev. Ltd. (B. Brown)
ing and the establishment of support networks early on the dementia journey. There are currently two Minds in Motion locations in the Okanagan, one in Kelowna and one in Vernon. Both locations have been overwhelmingly popular with local residents since their inception in January. “The positive response we have received from participants is fantastic,” said Melanie Wasylyshen, who coordinates the Minds in Motion program in the Okanagan. “The connection that couples have made with each other in such a short time frame is amazing. “We’re all here to participate and at the same time lend support and to hear the laughter in the room during our sessions
shows the strength of those connections.” First Link is an early intervention service designed to connect individuals and families affected by Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia with services and support as soon as possible after diagnosis. Formal referral from physicians and health professionals allows for proactive contact with individuals and families. “Most of the people that I have been contacting have been relieved to have information and are thankful that we are thinking of them. They are happy to know that we are there for them now and for down the road as the disease progresses,” said Phyllis Dyck, the First Link coordinator for the Alzheimer Society of B.C.’s North
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DVP11-0107 To obtain a Development Variance Permit to vary rear yard setback from 7.5m to 1.89 to permit a second storey addition to the existing dwelling. Applicant / Owner: S Crescenzo The Advisory Planning Commission is a forum for citizen input in the planning process. The Commission is made up of nine citizens who make recommendations to Council on community and neighbourhood plans, rezoning applications and development permits. kelowna.ca/apc
OPEN HOUSES Knox Mountain Park Management Plan 2011
Interested residents are invited to attend an open house: Thursday, July 28, 4pm to 7pm 580 Knox Mountain Drive Ellis Street park entrance This open house is the culmination of two years of planning and the last opportunity for public feedback prior to completion of the updated Management Plan. View information panels that prioritize major decisions for the park over the next 10 to 15 years, and provide feedback. City Staff will be available to answer questions. INFO: 250 469-8837
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PUBLIC NOTICE Watermain Flushing
Utility crews continue their watermain flushing program to ensure the distribution system is refreshed and healthy. Clifton Road North from Mountain Avenue to Magic Drive including Rio Drive, Caramillo, and areas north from High Road. July 21 – July 29 During this period, lower than normal water pressure may be experienced. If water is discoloured, run the cold water until clear. INFO: 250-469-8600
“It means we’re able to pro-actively reach out to individuals who have recently been diagnosed with the disease, provide support sooner to them and their caregivers, and better prepare and support them through their journey with the disease.” The Alzheimer Society of B.C. is the only province-wide organization providing support, education, and information about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias through support groups, telephone workshops, education programs, and the Dementia Helpline toll-free province-wide at 1-800-936-6033. The society serves Kelowna residents at its North & Central Resource Centre, found within the historic Knowles House at 865 Bernard Ave. Call 250-860-0305 or toll-free at 1-800-6343399.
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and Central Okanagan resource centre. “We are exceptionally impressed with First Link. Being involved has filled a void—we interact with couples in the same boat. The materials are extremely helpful. We now feel a much heightened sense of hope, support and calm,” said one Okanagan First Link participant. “Our love has deepened, the panic has subsided and there’s more easy flow in our lives.” These programs have expanded in the Okanagan and five other B.C. communities thanks to a province-wide funding contract with the B.C. Ministry of Health last September. “It enabled us to enhance the support we are providing to families on the dementia journey,” said Jean Blake, CEO of the Alzheimer Society of B.C.
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An Okanagan-Mission Secondary School student was among the recent 85 youths from across B.C. to be awarded The Duke of Edinburgh’s Silver Award. Andrei Burlacu received the award at a special ceremony held last month at the Ismaili Centre in Burnaby, with B.C.’s Lieutenant Governor Steven Point handing out tha awards. The award recipients had to complete activities in four sections of the Duke of Edinburgh Award program: Voluntary service, adventurous journey, skill and physical recreation. The program is international in scope, open to youths between the ages of 14 and 25. More than 35,000 young Canadians participate in the program either through school or as members of organized youth groups including Girl Guides, Scouts, Cadets, church groups, St. John Ambulance, youth clubs, recreation or community centres or on an individual basis.
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n a recent study published in the American Journal of Medicine, it was found that eltderly patients with high blood pressure and coronary artery disease who use non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, called NSAIDS, consistently for pain management are at significantly higher risks of dying from cardiovascular events. Dr. Anthony Bavry, chief investigator of the study at the University of Florida, stated that he found a significant increase in adverse cardiovascular outcomes, pritmarily driven by an increase in cardiovascular mortality with the use of NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen, naproxen and celecoxib. He stated that this is not the first or only paper to demonstrate the tprospective harm with these medications, but it further solidifies that concern. The study involved 22,000 patients who were followed for an av-
erage of 2.7 years. Most of the patients in the study were taking such medications to help Markus in pain manageThiel ment secondary to arthritis and low back pain. In his study, he compared the NSAID users to those who used it consistently, intermittently and those who do not use it at all. The end result was a doubling of the risk of death from cardiovascular disease in the NSAID compared to the never or infrequent users of NSAIDs. In addition, a second study was published in the British Medical Journal found that non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and some Cox-2 inhibitors are associated with an increased risk of atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter—an arrhythmia of the heart. The study involved over 32,000
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patients diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter between 1999 and 2008. The lead investigator, Dr. Morten Schmidt, found that there was a 17 per cent increase risk of developing one on these arrhythmias with sustained use of NSAIDs. What was interesting was that first-time users of these medications had a 46 to 71 per cent increased risk of fibrillation or flutter compared to those who were not previously treated with these drugs. Commonly used NSAID drugs in Canada include celecoxib, diclofenac, indomethacin, meloxicam, naproxen and ibuprofen. If you are one who uses one of these classifications of drugs and if you’re concerned about any these findings, discuss with your health practitioner. It may help you avoid a compounding complication. Markus Thiel is a doctor of chiropractic practicing in Kelowna. askdrthiel@shaw.ca.
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ENTERTAINMENT ▼ CENTRE OF GRAVITY
Mat the Alien makes his own contrasting sounds Jennifer Smith STAFF REPORTER
The Centre of Gravity Music and summer sports festival has invited at least one performer from the centre of the universe this year—or at least the centre of B.C.'s electronic music scene. Mat the Alien claims he's not the kind of foreign being one might find buzzing Roswell, New Mexico, but one more likely to lead a sea of fellow UK record junkies through an electronic soundscape in a far off world, like a beach in Ibiza or a dingy basement in the tourist hotspot of Whistler. Named Mat the Alien for his (initially) almost unintelligible Manchester accent, the Squamishbase electronic music and snowboard enthusiast is well known in the Whistler area where he hosts a
weekly music night, Tuesdays at Maxx Fish, and now writes his own music. "I always just try and contrast sounds," he said in a telephone interview from the mountain village this week. On any given night this can mean stepping into a little drum and base, reggae, dance hall, melodic tones, heavy tones, whatever he happens to fancy. His father owned a record store in the U.K. before he and his family made the move across the Atlantic—the result, he claims, of a ski trip to Austria which spurred a love of snowboarding that led to a foray into the Whistler/Blackcomb area constantly featured in snowboarding magazines. Now a 37-year-old father himself, he spends his time sampling life in the B.C. mountains; na-
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mely snowboarding, mountain biking, and spending a day at a beach on the ocean or a glacierfed lake among his favourite pastimes. He has lived in the Sea-to-Sky paradise for 15 years and has made the transition from scratching records to making his own music. Mat's work is included in the new album from Fort Knox Five, Radio Free D.C., as well as on the Sweatshop Union album. Prospective fans can check him out online at www.matthealien.ca. This year's Centre of Gravity line-up includes a wide variety of musicians from Busta Rhymes to DJ Pauly D, Calvin Harris, Chromeo, Bad Boy Bill and Dragonette, to name but a few. The beach festival runs July 29-31 and includes five feature sports— pro beach volleyball,
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Flairfest VIII 3 pm July 26 @ Rose’s Pub. Heavy metal bands from California: Exhumed, Macabre, Cephalic Carnage, Withered, Hand Of The Horsewitch, Xul July 31 @ Knights of Columbus Hall, McCurdy Rd. Rutland. All ages. Centre of Gravity music with Busta Rhymes, Calvin Harris, Chromeo, Business Casual plus pro beach sports July 29-31 in City Park.
ClubZone.com Scythia, Through Tragedy, Isis Unveiled, The New Arcadia all ages Aug 6 @ Knights of Columbus, 130 McCurdy Major Mambo Aug 6 @ Vibrant Wines, 3240 Pooley Rd. 778-478-1977 Auroch, Xul, Finishymn, Isis Unveiled, Scared Ally Aug 12 @ Dave’s Sports Bar, 155 Rutland Rd S. Downtown Kelowna Fusion Festival Aug
13 downtown. www.kelownafusionfestival.com Charlotte Cornfield Aug 13 @ Streaming Cafe. Downtown Kelowna Fusion Festival Aug 13. Rococode Aug 18, Library Voices Sept 20 @ Habitat. Cove Lakeside Resort live music through August, 6-9 pm Thurs & Fri. @ 4205 Gellatly Rd. The Killabits Sept 4 @ Flashbacks. Major Mambo Wednesdays thru August @ Soul de Cuba Cafe, 101, 1180 Sunset Dr. 778-4789529. Different bands most nights of the week @ Minstrel Cafe. minstrelcafe.com/events.
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IN THE LOOP Heritage Walking Tour 10 -11 am every Friday through July and August, beginning at the Okanagan Heritage Museum. Explore the fascinating past of the downtown area, historical buildings and Okanagan monuments on a journey through history. $2. 250868-4836. Upcoming events at the Royal Canadian Legion branch 26 in Kelowna: Pork Tenderloin and Salmon Dinner and Dance, Friday, July 22, 6:30 p.m., music by Glory Days; Kitchen fundraiser breakfast, Sunday, July 24, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; BBQ Steak Night and Chicken Friday, July 29, 6:30 p.m. 250-762-4117. Upcoming events for Kelowna Elks Club: Meat draw every Saturday afternoon, 2:30 p.m., Pirana Poker every Friday night. 250-860-5841 Peachland Sportsmen’s Association fish-
ing derby Saturday, July 23, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at Heritage Park in Peachland. Barbecue lunch will be provided along with necessary fishing tackel and bait. Call 250-7672287 or email okbcwf@ telus.net to indicate your plan to attend. Mission Painters “Art by the Lake” exhibit show and sale July 23 and 24 at Mission Activity Centre, 4398 Hobson Rd., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. CAll 250-762-8949. Acrylic artworks of artists Deborah Livingstone and Jan Topp at the Peachland Little Schoolhouse on July 21-23, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, July 24, 1 to 4 p.m. The schoolhouse is on 4th Street, just off Peachland’s Beach Avenue. Inner Peace leaders discuss how we are all clairvoyant. Dr. Susan Scott, Mandana Ratan, Donna Fuechtman lecture at 1 and 7:30 p.m., Tues-
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PRONOUNCED creases and character lines, swept-back headlamps, and short front and rear overhangs give the 2012 Hyundai Accent four-door sedan and five-door hatchback a sophisticated, sporty look.
Hyundai outselling Toyota in Canada— who’d a thunk it? I suppose May was a month of firsts, with Jack Layton trouncing Michael Ignatieff and vaulting the NDP to official opposition status. And in that same month, Hyundai not only sold more vehicles than Toyota, but also Honda and both of their luxury brands. Add Kia to the mix, and the Korean duo would be right up there with the big three, topping 20,000 vehicles for the month. There’s a reason for Hyundai’s continued rise in fortunes, and you can
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Canada best place on planet to own a Volt kWh lithium-ion battery pack. This pumps energy to a 111-kW electric drive unit used to propel the vehicle. Drive involves two electric motors and one gasoline engine and a very complicated set of three clutches. The main motor that powers most of the driving produces 110 kW while the secondary 55 kW motor is the drive for the generator. Lastly the primary 1.4-litre gasoline engine produces 85 hp and can be clutched to the main motor for the extended range driving. Chevrolet lists the combined power as 149 hp and 273 lb/ft of torque. At this writing, Natural Resources Canada is still working out how to list fuel consumption because the Volt drive system is so unique. During my time with the Volt, there is no sensation of when power is being routed to the drive system or when regenerative braking is feeding recovered energy to the battery, although it is depicted on a monitor. The battery is warranted for eight years/160,000 miles. Canada is probably one of the best places on the planet to own a Volt. High ambient heat like the U.S. southern states takes a whack of the Volt’s power just to keep the battery cool not mention passengers, because air conditioning really draws down the power. Charging is simple enough but just what the cost will be is still very vague. You can plug your Volt into a 120V household outlet but it takes about 10 hours to complete. A 240V outlet will take an estimated four hours. The downside is a special outlet with a dedicated 240V circuit needs to be installed. Chevrolet says it is talking with a third party on installations. In the U.S., you can buy a charger from Best Buy and they will install it for (US)$1,500. There is no estimate of what it might cost in Canada. Also, checking with your municipality on amperages might be a good idea as well as making sure all is kosher with your home insurance provider. What I do like is the three different ways you can charge. First is just to plug in and let the charging begin. The second
way is to preset your departure time so the system puts just the right amount of juice in the battery when you are ready to go. The third way is to program the charging during the time window when user rates are at their lowest. What surprised me was finding out we Canadians can be greener in a Volt than Americans and that’s because U.S. electricity is still fossil fuel intense with 60 per cent of American electricity coming from coal. In Ontario (at current hydro rates) operating in EV (electric vehicle) mode costs an estimated one quarter that of gasoline. In B.C., it is one fifth and no less than one-sixth in Quebec due to extensive hydro plants there. Chevrolet told me that their real world testing resulted in covering 1,800 km using 30 litres of fuel for an average of 1.6L/100 km. During my time with the Volt I covered just over 60 km mostly in city traffic but with some highway and secondary roads. My average was 1.3L/100 km just as the engine started to kick in on the final four km. Had I avoided the super highway I might have lowered it to under 1L/100 km. On the highway, the Volt was quicker than I expected. No crawling along the inside lane in hopes of making it to my next charge. Not only does the Volt reach a top speed of 160 km/h, the electric drive unit’s excellent low speed torque of 273 lb/ft takes it from 0-60 mph in less than 9.0 seconds and the quarter mile in less than 17.0 seconds. And it’s all very civilized inside with full seating for four with two, seven-inch, high-resolution full-color screens. One is a reconfigurable graphic cluster display and the other, in the center stack, features a touch screen display, touch-control switches and integrated shifter. The display that reads out energy consumption can be configured in “simple” and “full content,” the latter providing more than you will ever need to know. The Volt was designed from the outset to seat four adults comfortably. There is 300.2 litres (10.6 cu ft) of cargo space under the rear liftback. Pricing on the Volt has been set at $41,545 and orders are now being taken
in selected areas such as Toronto, Vancouver, Oshawa and Victoria. It will be available across Canada within 12 months. There will be only two options, premium trim and a backup camera with audible park assist. If you buy a Volt in Ontario or Quebec there are government rebates of $8,230 and $7,769 respectively. I heard B.C. is looking at a similar program but there’s nothing official as of this writing. The idea of another 500 km in hand appeals
to me especially when it comes to winter and traffic jams, not to mention cabin heating, that are required. The other thing is $41,000 will by you a lot of cars including econoboxes at half the price that allows you to look as the remainder as the cost of operation. But when it is all said and done, we all know that something has to be done and being held to ransom at the pumps has a lot of people thinking it’s better to go electric.
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CHEVROLET VOLT 2012
Body Style: Extended range electric sedan Drive Method: frontengine, front-wheel-drive Engine: 110 kW primary motor; 55 Kw secondary motor, 1.4-litre DOHC inline four-cylinder for a combined 149 hp and 273 lb/ft of torque Fuel Economy: To be announced Price: Base $41,545 Web: www.gm.ca/ CHEVROLET
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While the Scion brand has only been in Canada for less than a year, many people will be familiar with the model that is the subject of this weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s test drive. The Scion xB is probably the most recognizable design in the lineup Toyotaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s youth brand as many of the boxy xBs made their way up to Canada well before Scionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s debut here last summer. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s probably because the xB has had a bit of a cult following for years and many Canadian buy-
ers couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait for them to be sold here to get their hands on one. Scion refers to the xB as an â&#x20AC;&#x153;urban utility vehicle.â&#x20AC;? With seating for five passengers and plenty of space inside on a relatively modest exterior footprint, the xB can be thought of as an updated version of the old family station wagon. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a compact peoplehauler with a touch of utility thrown in. But unlike station wagons of the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;60s, the xB is not aimed at the family, but squarely at the urban youth market. Press literature de-
scribes the Scion lifestyle as â&#x20AC;&#x153;urban, edgy and authentic,â&#x20AC;? with a range of vehicles that combine â&#x20AC;&#x153;attitude, affordability, quality and fuel economy, and offer a broad array of dealer-installed accessories and performance parts that give every Scion driver the means to boldly express their personality and individuality.â&#x20AC;? In fact, there are more than six-dozen dealer-installed accessories available so owners can customize their xBs to their own personal taste. Accessories range from unique wheels, shift knobs and sport pedals, CONTRIBUTED
THE 2011 SCION xB boasts a unique look that is ripe for customization. This base model is already well equipped, but can be further enhanced with dealer-installed lowering kit, performance exhaust system and big alloy wheels.
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Accent’s new look a hit with buyers Hyundai from B2 roof, heated seats, mirror-mounted turn signals, leather-wrapped steering wheel and AM/FM/XM/ CD/MP3/USB/iPod audio system with voiceactivated Bluetooth. The more upscale feeling inside the Accent is complemented by a quiet interior where the company has made prodigious use of sound-deadening materials. Most four-cylinder engines whine, drone or buzz when pushed hard, but if this one did, I wasn’t aware. The cabin is also well insulated from most road noises and vibrations, giving it a big car feel. On that note, Hyundai points out that Accent provides “class above” interior volume. It’s a fuzzy statement, as cars always seem to be getting bigger and lines between the segments blur—as they’ve done again with this car. The 2012 Accent’s dimensions are consistent with typical subcompacts, but because of its interior volume, Natural Resources Canada classifies it as a compact. From my brief time tbehind the wheel, I agree rthat it does feel roomy, and from all seating positions. This can be credited to a 70 mm increase in the wheelbase (to 2,570 mm) and 5 mm increase in width (to 1,700 mm) over the outgoing model. The sedan’s trunk provides 389 litres of space r(just two litres shy of the class-leading Versa), and the hatchback’s cargo volume of 487 litres can be expanded to 1,345 litres when you drop the 60/40 rear seats. The Accent is still powered by a 1.6-litre, four-cylinder engine, but this time it is with gasoline direct injection and continuously variable valve timing. As a result, horsepower is up from 110 to a class-leading 138 hp, and torque has increased from 106 to 123 lb/ft. Fuel economy has also improved with the new 1.6-litre Gamma delivering 6.7/4.9 litres/100 km (city/highway) with the six-speed manual. This is a claimed bestin-class, at least when compared with the 2011 Honda Fit, Ford Fiesta, Toyota Yaris, Nissan Versa and other 2011 competitors. It is also significantly better than the previous generation Accent, which was rated at 7.3/5.7 litres/100 km (city/highway).
With the bump in power, new gearbox and best power-to-weight ratio in its class, you might expect a big boost in performance. But keep in mind that the Accent has been tuned—and geared—for optimum fuel economy. With the six-speed manual, power comes on late in the revs, and it can be tricky staying within the engine’s sweet spot. Launch isn’t particularly brisk. This seemed less of a problem with the automatic, which also offers a manual shift mode for all trim levels. Overall, acceleration is average for this segment—which shouldn’t be a surprise, as entry subcompact buyers aren’t looking for tire-smoking performance. The new Accent also has an ActiveECO function, which modifies shift points and smoothes out the throttle response to boost fuel economy up to seven per cent. Hyundai even claims you’ll get up to 915 kms on a full tank of gas. But don’t push this button if you’ll be driving up steep inclines or doing a lot of passing. Any punch this car had drops off sharply. I prefer choosing my own gears, but will admit that the quiet, smooth-running automatic may be the better choice. For 2012, a six-speed replaces the four-speed, and will run you an extra $1,200 in the L and GL trim levels, as well as the five-door GLS. The autobox comes standard in the GLS sedan. Prices, overall, have either held the line, or dropped. For example, the starting MSRP for the base 2012 sedan is $1,100 lower than the 2011, despite adding $1,500 in standard content. Last year’s three-door hatch has been replace by a five-door, which along with $1,440 more standard equipment, comes in at the same starting price. In the 2012 Accent, Hyundai once again seems to have found the right balance between power and fuel economy, along with upmarket styling and a list of comforts and amenities you wouldn’t expect at the price. I won’t say that Hyundai is leading the charge against blandness, but they are certainly a key player in making valuepriced cars more aspirational. And as we approach 2012, buying a subcom-
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Body Style: subcompact Four-door sedan and five-door hatchback Drive Method: frontengine, front-wheel-drive Engine: 1.6-litre DOHC Dual CVVT (Continuously Variable Valve Timing) with Gasoline Direct Injection (138
hp and 123 lb/ft) Fuel Economy: manual 6.7/4.9/5.9 L/100 km (city/hwy/comb); automatic 7.0/4.8/6.0 L/100 km (city/hwy/ comb) Price: 4-door models: Accent L (manual) $13,199; Accent GL (manual) $14,999; Accent GLS (automatic) $17,999; 5-door models: Accent L (manual) $13,599; Accent GL (manual) $15,399; Accent GLS $17,199 Web site: www.hyundaicanada.ca
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ON NOW AT YOUR BC GMC DEALERS. bcgmcdealers.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada. */x/†/††/¥ Offers apply to the purchase of a 2011 GMC Acadia SLE (R7A), 2011 GMC Terrain SLE (R7A) and 2011 GMC Sierra Ext 2WD (R7E) equipped as described. Freight included ($1,450). License, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offers valid to August 31, 2011. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the BC GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. GMCL, Ally Credit or TD Financing Services may modify, extend or terminate this offer in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See Chevrolet dealer for details. x$8,000/$2,300 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit available on 2011 GMC Sierra Ext 2WD/GMC Acadia SLE (tax exclusive) for retail customers only. Other cash credits available on most models. See your GM dealer for details. †0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by Ally Credit for 48 months on new or demonstrator 2011 Chevrolet / GMC / Buick Traverse, Acadia, Enclave, Malibu, and Aveo. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $10,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $208.33 for 48 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $10,000. Offer is unconditionally interest-free. Freight ($1,450) included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, applicable taxes and fees not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offers apply to qualified retail customers only. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ††Variable rate financing for 84 months on 2011 Terrain and Sierra Ext on approved credit. Bi-Weekly payment and variable rate shown based on current TD Finance prime rate and is subject to fluctuation; actual payment amounts will vary with rate fluctuations. Example: $10,000 at 3% for 84 months, the monthly payment is $132. Cost of borrowing is $1,099, total obligation is $11,099. Down payment and/or trade may be required. Monthly payments and cost of borrowing will also vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Biweekly payments based on a purchase prices of $26,743/$23,252 with $2,499/$2,299 down on Terrain/Sierra, equipped as described. ¥Offer available to retail customers in Canada between June 6, 2011 and August 31, 2011. Applies to new 2011 and 2012 GM vehicles, excluding Chevrolet Volt, Sonic, Orlando, Express and GMC Savana at participating dealers in Canada. Employee price includes freight, excludes license, insurance, registration, fees associated with filing at movable property registry/PPSA fees, duties, marketing fees and taxes. Dealer may sell for less. Limited quantities of 2011 models available. Offer may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. See dealer for details. ◊U.S. Government star ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). For more information on safety ratings, go to www.safercar.gov. WBased on Natural Resources Canada’s 2010 Fuel Consumption Guide ratings. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. ,The Best Buy Seal is a registered trademark of Consumers Digest Communications, LLC, used under license. *†2010 GMC Sierra with the 5.3L engine and 6 speed transmission and competitive fuel consumption ratings based on Natural Resources Canada’s 2010 Fuel Consumption Guide. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. Excludes hybrids and other GM models. ¥¥2011 GMC Terrain FWD equipped with standard 2.4L ECOTEC I-4 engine. Fuel consumption ratings basedon GM testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Competitive fuel ratings based on Natural Resources Canada’s 2010 Fuel Consumption Guide. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. **Based on 2010 Energuide submissions/competitive websites. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. Excludes other GM vehicles. 2011 data unavailable at time of print.
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JACOBSEN EXCELLENCE
2011 SIERRA 1500 4WD EXT CAB
Fully equipped, power windows, remote keyless entry, power door locks, air, power outside mirrors heated, locking rear differential, Stabilitrak stability control, Bluetooth, 17” all season tires, OnStar, chrome rear step bumper, trailering suspension. STK#56445
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2011 SIERRA SHORT BOX 4WD CREW CAB
25,976
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ENJOY Leather, sunroof, navigation, custom tonneau cover, fully loaded, box, chrome pkg.
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Sports Sedan, 5 speed, sunroof, power group, alloy wheels, A/C, CD.
Economical, 4 cyl., 5 speed. Only 54K
6,980
STK#59731
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2007 CHEV UPLANDER
V6, power windows/locks, A/C, CD, Handling pkg., 5 spd automatic.
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7, 940
$
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13, 980
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11, 750
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19, 730
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$
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27, 730
$
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Friday, July 22, 2011 Capital News
MOTORING
Funky, boxy look sets Scion xB apart from its competition Toyota from B6 ity in tight parking spots. However, a bit more feedback on the highway
would be welcome. Power comes from a 158 hp 2.4-litre DOHC four-cylinder engine. Standard is a five-speed
manual transmission with a four-speed automatic an option. A five- or sixspeed automatic would do wonders with this vehicle,
but we have to consider the price-point Toyota is after. The aforementioned tranny upgrades would
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Fuel economy is soso, with Natural Resources Canada ratings of 9.5/7.2L/100 km city/ highway. The boxy, funky look doesn’t work for me, but I’m sure many would disagree. On price and utility alone the xB will draw admirers from a wide age range. Similarly, drivers who want to make a statement and personalize their vehicle may be drawn to it. In a compact segment packed with so many affordable vehicles, the Scion xB is yet another contender for the econo-
box crown.
SCION XB 2011
Body Style: five-door compact wagon Drive Method: frontengine, front-wheel-drive Engine: 2.4-litre, DOHC, 16-valve inline four cylinder (158 hp and 162 lb/ft of torque) Fuel Economy: automatic 9.5/7.2/ 8.5L/100km (city/hwy/ combined); manual 9.5/ 7.2/8.4L/100km (city/ hwy/combined) Price: $18,270, as tested $20,815 including $1,390 freight and PDI. Web site: www. scionnation.ca
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thousands of dollars to the starting price. I haven’t tried the manual transmission, but it might be your best bet if you don’t mind shifting gears. The ride is surprisingly smooth for a compact vehicle. Macpherson struts up front and a torsion beam rear suspension soak up all but the worst of bumps. Acceleration is average for an econobox with a 9.8 second 0-100 km/h time posted last fall during AJAC testing for Car of the Year. The 80-120 km/h time was 7.9 seconds, while the car braked to a halt from 100 km/h in 43.7 metres.
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CONTRIBUTED
PRONOUNCED WHEEL arches add a sporty flair to the Scion xB’s otherwise boxy look, as does the chrome exhaust tip.
Sharing the road with large trucks and buses By Kate Wells, DriveWise BC In past columns, we have touched on sharing the road with large trucks, covering their large blind spots, passing, giving them room to stop and more. However, there are other large vehicles on the road that we drive with every day. These include transit buses, school buses, fire trucks, ambulances and more. I get a lot of emails regarding transit buses and driver frustration with a transit bus operator just “pulling into traffic” without warning. Did you know it’s actually the law to yield to a transit bus that is displaying a
“yield-to-bus” sign? If you are driving 60 km/h or lower, you must stop and allow the bus to move out from the curb lane or bus stop. The sign looks like this: To be prepared, any transit bus that you see pulled over to the side of the road should be recognized. Stopped buses can block your vision as a driver as well as hide pedestrians that may want to cross the road. If there is space, change lanes to allow the bus to pull safely into traffic. Bus drivers really appreciate calm and patient drivers! School buses are about to become more visible as we get into “back to school” for September. Here are the rules for school buses:
• If you see a school bus with alternating flashing lights at the top, you MUST stop. Buses may or may not have a sign that will swing out as well. Traffic coming from behind the bus and in front of the bus must stop. • You may cautiously drive past the bus once the bus starts moving OR the driver signals that it is safe for you to drive by. This is only once the lights have stopped flashing and the sign is pulled in. • Remember to always watch for children when you see a school bus. School is back in session on Sept. 6th, 2011 for most schools.
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2011 NISSAN
Friday, July 22, 2011 Capital News
ALTIMA SEDAN
Up to
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$
IN EMPLOYEE PRICE DISCOUNTS1
WELL-EQUIPPED WITH: 175-hp, 2.5-litre DOHC engine • Available 279-hp, 3.5-litre DOHC V6 engine • Available Xtronic CVT® • Nissan Advanced Six Airbag System Standard ABS, Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC), and Traction Control System (TCS) • Nissan Intelligent Key® • Air Conditioning • Cruise Control with steering-wheel-mounted controls • Available Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System • Available Navigation system and rearview camera
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4,400
$
WELL-EQUIPPED WITH: 1.8-litre DOHC engine • Up to 5.7 L/100 km on highway with available Xtronic CVT® • Nissan Advanced Six Airbag System • Most rear leg room in its class (966 mm)1 • 60/40 split folding rear seat • Power Windows, Heated Outside Mirrors and Door locks • Available Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System • Available Navigation System
1.8 SL model shown
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WELL-EQUIPPED WITH: Available 4.0-litre DOHC V6 engine with 261-hp and 281 lb-ft of torque • Up to 1,437 lbs payload, 6,500 lbs of towing capacity • Factory applied spray-in bedliner w/ available Utili-trackTM channel system • Fully boxed frame • Available Hill Descent Control and Hill Start Assist • Available electronic locking rear differential • Available 350-watt Rockford Fosgate-powered AM/FM/XM/in-dash 6-CD changer audio system
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2011 Crew Cab SL 4x4 model shown
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12,000
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2011 Crew Cab SL 4x4 model shown
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WELL-EQUIPPED WITH: Class-leading standard 5.6-litre DOHC V8 engine • Up to 1,869 lbs payload, 9,300 lbs of towing capacity • Factory applied spray-in bedliner w/ available Utili-trackTM channel system • Fully boxed frame • Available electronic locking rear differential • 18" aluminum alloy wheels, 20" standard on SL • Available 350-watt Rockford Fosgate-powered AM/FM/XM/in-dash 6-CD changer audio system Available power sliding glass moonroof • Available Rancho® high-performance shocks
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KELOWNA NISSAN 2570 ENTERPRISE WAY KELOWNA, BC Tel: 1 (866) 946-2135 www.kelownainfinitinissan.com 1 The Nissan Employee Pricing Event is only in effect between July 1st and July 31st and refers to A-Plan pricing ordinarily available to Nissan employees and excludes any negotiated bonuses or other special incentives that employees may receive from time to time. Employee Pricing discount varies by model and is only available on the purchase of new 2011 Versa Hatchback, Sentra, Altima Sedan (excluding Hybrid), Xterra, Frontier and Titan. The vehicle must be sold during the event period. Employee discounts are deducted from the selling price before freight and fees and can be combined with other lease/finance offers. Retailers are free to set individual prices. Employee Price Discounts of $8,583/$4,437/$8,741/$12,004 are applicable on 2011 Altima Sedan 3.5 SR (T4SG11 NA00),CVT transmission/2011 Versa Hatch 1.8 SL (B5RG11 SU00), CVT transmission/Frontier 4.0 SL 4x4 (4CUG71 AA00), automatic transmission/2011 Titan SL 4x4 SWB (3CFG71 NE00), automatic transmission. 1Ward’sAuto.com’s Lower small engine segment, January 2009. 2010 Versa vs. 2009 Competitors.
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CONTROLLER A well established Kelowna based, underground utilities /road contractor has an immediate requirement for a controller. The successful applicant will have over five years of experience in the construction field after completion of their accounting designation, CA, CGA. They will be required to perform all aspects of accounting cycle up to and including financial statements. We are an aggressive company and require a strong aggressive person that is ready to take on new challenges and grow with the company. Remuneration complete with benefit package will be consummate with experience. Please reply to the Administrator by fax at 250-7659603, or phone 250-7659601.
LOCAL Manufacturing Firm is looking for a Fabrication Welder. Min Level B ticket req’d. Mon-Fri, 40hrs/wk. Starting wage rate is neg. Reply to box # 311 c/o Capital News. Millwright/Welder/Fabricator position available at North Okanagan Sawmill. The right individual is offered competitive wages and comprehensive benefit pkg. Fax resume to 250-838-9637 SEASONAL School Photographers required for upcoming school season. Must have photography/computer experience and reliable vehicle. Training/equipment provided. Travel within Okanagan and West Kootenays is required. Letter & mandatory resume to peter@mountainwest.ca.
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Lost & Found FOUND - Adult Bike, Downtown. Call to identify 250-762-3201 FOUND - Set of Keys on Raymer Rd, in The Mission Call 250-764-4059 LOST - CANE in Costco, possibly in a cart, July 13th. It has a Flat bottom, 4ft long. It has name & ph # just at base of handle of cane. Please call (250)868-3227 LOST - Gold Bracelet with extra large clasp. Central area, since July 5th 250-870-7855 LOST - HUB CAP for a 1969 Camaro. Between Kelowna & Predator Ridge. Please call 250-860-6835
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EXPERIENCED log truck drivers on Queen Charlotte Islands. 5 days per week. Will help with accommodation. Fax resume to 250-5574306 or email obracct@qcislands.net
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$2500+/MO.! Men & Women 18+yrs. needed to fill F/T positions in our Kelowna office. Students welcome We provide full training. Call 250-8609480, email: info@plazio.ca or text 250-899-0981
Help Wanted BIG GAME GUIDE Positions for all species.
Opportunity for year round employment guiding in BC, US, and New Zealand. e-mail interest and resume to guidejob2011@gmail.com Phone 250 426-0115 or fax 250-426-0114. Traffic Control (flagger)
2 day training classes WL Jul 20/21 PG Jul 23/24 Ques Jul 26/27 CHWK Jul 30/31 KMLPS Aug 3/4 KELOWNA Aug 6/7. New $224.00 Renew $112.00 incl taxes, photo & manual go online www.roadsafetytcs.com or call 1-866-737-2389
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We are seeking a selfmotivated individual with Account Receivables and accounting experience to work within our Accounting Department in our Peachland Office. The selected individual will be involved with accounting functions in the Accounts Receivable area and other tasks as assigned by the Controller. The successful candidate will have a minimum one year proven experience working in an accounting environment and will have strong attention to detail, ability to multi-task and work under strict deadlines, as well as the ability to work effectively and harmoniously with staff and management. Experience using Quickbooks and Great Plains will be considered an asset. Please submit your salary expectations along with your resume to bobbygill@telus.net. The onus is on the applicant to relate, in a clear and concise detail, their qualifications, skills and experience and position of interest. Only individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
In Memoriam
Dad,
With every step on the trail, and every time one of your songs plays on the radio, you are with us. JAN. 29, 1951~JULY 23, 2010
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TAYLOR: ROSE MARIE (nee Hankin) Peacefully at Orchard Manor, Kelowna, BC on July 21, 2011 in her 99th year. Predeceased by her first husband Cal Vine and her second husband Frank Taylor, her siblings John and Ben Hankin and Ruby Halpert. Left to mourn are her two sons and their families, John (Mary) and Brock (Lynda Burger) Vine, her grandchildren Ken and Julie Vine, four great grand children and several nieces and nephews. Rose Marie leaves friends in Kelowna, Vancouver and Toronto. Respectful of Rose Marie’s wishes, there will not be a visitation or service. “I thank you for the love you each have shown, but now it’s time I travelled on alone”. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mem.com. Arrangements entrusted with First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna. 250-762-2299
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Dozer & excavator operators required by a busy Alberta oilfield construction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have constructed oilfield roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-723-5051. PART-TIME Class 1 driver required. Bring resume to 2696 Kyle Rd.
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CLYNE, DOROTHY EMILY TRISCOTT (née FINLAYSON) Dorothy passed away gently on the 17th day of the 7th month, 2011 at David Lloyd Jones in Kelowna, BC at the age of 95 years. She was predeceased by husband Fred Clyne and daughter Carol Barrett. Dorothy is lovingly remembered by her sons Dave (Andrea) and Roy (Cecile), son-in-law Les Barrett, sister Lily Shupe, and grandchildren Ericka (Craig), Heather, Travis, Sarah, David, and Emily. Dorothy was also Granny, friend, and teacher to a bouquet of relatives, friends and piano students. Dorothy was born in Peterhead, Scotland, in 1915. She enjoyed roaming the seaside by bicycle and in her father’s sidecar. After serving as an Operator with the British Air Force communications during World War II, she emigrated with husband Fred and wee daughter Carol to Canada on The Queen Mary. The family grew to five and lived between Mission, Enderby and Salmon Arm, before putting down their final roots in sunny Kelowna. Dorothy spent her life connected to music, studying piano and pipe organ, and teaching these from the age of 15 until retiring at 93, after 78 years. Although teaching piano was her life’s passion, she also had a thirst for knowledge that filled her life and bookshelves. Dorothy was a member of the BC Music Teachers Assoc., Eastern Star, First United Church, War Brides, Canadian Legion and had a devoted interest in British history and The Royal Family. An enthusiasm for life and a positive nature gave Dorothy a spark that brightened all around her. The family would like to send a special thank you to the staff at David Lloyd Jones for creating such a warm and supportive environment. A celebration of Granny’s life will be held 2:00 pm August 23, 2011 at the First United Church 721 Bernard Ave in Kelowna. In lieu of flowers, cheque donations may be sent payable to the “BC RMT Kelowna Branch” 1425 Elm St., Kelowna B.C. V1Y 3W8 Attn: Awards Fund. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mem.com. Arrangements entrusted with First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna. 250-762-2299
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From Team Canada Grizzlies The Special Olympics softball team wishes to thank the following people and businesses for their help and support in our journey to the 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Athens, Greece. BMO Employee Charitable Foundation Joni Frei Global Fitness Centre Leslie Park Pussycat Power Ladies Softball team Dave and Sandi Scott Sports Excellence Leslie Thornley Sue Foisy All our families and friends Team Canada Grizzlies came back with the Silver Medal for Canada.
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RAINBOW CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP LTD.
Prince Rupert, BC has an immediate opening for a Journeyman Technician Chrysler experience preferred, will consider 3rd or 4th year apprentice. Top wages and relocation bonus to the right candidate. Apply by email: ckontzie@rainbowchrysler.ca, FAX (250)624-3214 Attn Service Manager, or by mail 1105 Chamberlin Ave, Prince Rupert, BC , V8J 4J5 DL#24707 RS Line Contracting Co. Ltd. (a Western Canadian Powerline Co.) is looking to hire the following for a project starting in Golden BC: July 2011-Sept 2012
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WE require a Licensed Stylist wishing to work in a busy Salon. You would make above average earnings in a very friendly atmosphere, with flexible hours. If you are looking for positive change, please come talk to us at ‘Jimmy Trims’, behind Wendys in the Cooper centre.
Home Stay Families Caring Host Families Needed!!!
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Now Hiring Full Time Managers in Kelowna & Westbank. Min 2yrs supervisory or management experience along with min 2 yrs restaurant/customer service exp. Must have own transportation. Candidate should exhibit strong leadership skills with a positive attitude. Must be organized, self motivated & conscientious. Other qualities are critical thinking skills & problem solving abilites. Must be able to manage 5-10 employees. Pay is negotiable, based on qualifications & incl bonus, health benefit pkg. & expense account. Individual will be responsible for the successful, efficient & profitable operation of the restaurant. Please email resume to: subwaykelowna@gmail.com Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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BIG E ‘s is looking for exper’ed PT/FT Line cook to join our team. We offer competitve wages & flexible schedule. Must be able to work evenings, weekends. Apply in person to Hwy97 Peachland Center Mall
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OfÀce Support SENIOR Accounting Clerk More Core Diamond Drilling Services Ltd. We require an individual with 3-5 years accounting and bookkeeping experience for this position, to begin work immediately. Applicants should have experience with such programs as Simply Accounting, ACCPAC, Timberline, or Great Plains, and must also display proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Preference will be given to candidates with accounting courses and with experience in statement preparation and account analysis. The position is located in Stewart, BC. Accommodation and meals are provided free of charge, and there is generous remuneration for the right candidate. Send resumes w/ references to landon@morecore.ca and cc ben@morecore.ca or fax (250) 6369159.
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APPRENTICE Electricians required for wood frame and commercial construction. Fax resume to Howell Electric Kelowna 250-860-7735 COMMERCIAL Transport Mechanic wanted, $35/hr. plus, afternoon shift, flexible work week, email resume to: lance@okews.com
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Arena/Stadium Attendants Part-Time Are you a fan? Our Building Services department operates and maintains a variety of recreation facilities including arenas, stadiums, senior centers and other satellite recreation facilities. Utilize your knowledge and experience in arena and stadium operations to set up, maintain and repair arena/stadium surfaces and structures. As a strong communicator, team player, and problemsolver you will interact with various user groups and provide excellent customer service. Flexibility and versatility are essential for the variety of work assignments and corresponding shift work. Qualifications include:
Nursing Unit Clerk ! A people-oriented job at the heart of hospital operations. You’ll never be bored again.
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• High school graduation or equivalent • B.C. Drivers License - Class 5 • 5th Class Power Engineering Certificate • Experience and Service Credibility • Problem Solving and Conflict Resolution • Janitorial Certification (preferred but not required) This is a CUPE bargaining unit position and offers a salary of $25.42 per hour, plus 14% in lieu of vacations, fringe benefits and statutory holidays. Apply online at kelowna.ca/careers by July 29, 2011. Applicants not contacted within three weeks of the competition closing date are thanked for their interest.
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Esthetics Services ALWAYS beautiful! Approved Clinical Studio - permanent cosmetics with no smudging, smearing or disappearing! www.milagrostudios. com Kelowna. Call:778-478-0128
COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT MECHANIC With MVI Ticket required for Cullen Diesel Power Ltd, Penticton, BC. Detroit Diesel & Allison, experience would be considered an asset. Union shop. Full Benefits. FactoryTraining Flexible Shifts Interested individuals fax or email to: Harry Hohmann Fax 250-493-6800 Email:hoh@cullendiesel.com FLEET Supervisor/Maintenance Mgr. with Commerical Transport Mechanic designation , $35/hr. plus bonus, day shift, flexible work week, email resume: lance@okews.com
Heavy Duty Equipment Technicians
We are currently accepting applications for Heavy Duty Equipment Technicians. We have BC branches in Prince George, Penticton, Kamloops, Burnaby, Williams Lake, Quesnel, Nanaimo, Cranbrook, Vernon, Fort St John, Langley, Campbell River and a Yukon branch in Whitehorse. Parker Pacific is an industry leader in heavy equipment sales & service. Since 1949, The Inland Group has grown to over 900 employees & 20 locations in North America. We are always seeking talented people to join our service team and enjoy a great career path. Send resume & covering letter stating locations of interest to Lori Willcox at lwillcox@ inland-group.com or Fax: 604-608-3156
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Cleaning Services 1# NU MAID “Making U House Proud”! Professional. Reliable. 250- 215-1073
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MATURE, exp care aide to live in/out. Penticton/Kelowna.Sept 1. Excl ref’s. 250-859-1363
12/7 A MOBILE COMPUTER TECH. Certified computer technician, virus removal, repairs, upgrades. Let me come to you. 250-717-6520. 12/7 In-Home Repairs. New Systems/Upgrades. 20+yrs Prof. Service. Peter 215-4137
Services Mind Body Spirit #1 for a reason. Paradise Massage. Where men come to relax. 778-477-5050 Kelowna Abandon Stress Whole Body Swedish Massage. Affordable, excellent work.Linda 862-3929 ASIAN MASSAGE! Peaceful setting, $50hr. Call 250-3173575 BLISS Massage 4 your every need. 10 yrs exp. men only . Call 4 appt. 250-215-7755 MAGGIES MASSAGE. 250317-4353. Seniors discount. Call for your app’t. THAI Massage. Totally relax & energize your body & mind. Open 7 days a week Call 250801-7188
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WENINGER CONST. Family company commited to Kelowna & Big White. 250-765-6898
Gordon’s Quality Lawn Care. Pruning, Trimming, Irrigation Blow outs. Dethatching, Aerating.Lawn Care 250-863-8935 HEDGE/SHRUB pruning, rotatilling, lawn care, mulch & rock etc. Insured. Exp.’d Ace Of Spades. 878-1315, 765-7825 KELOWNA LAWN & Irrigation. Spring start-up and repairs. Gerry at 250-769-8717 LITZ LAWN CARE, weekly mowing, fertilizing, pwr. raking, hedge trimming & gen. yrd. clean-ups. Free Est. 764-6404 TAM’S Gardening. Clean-ups/ Maint. Planting, weeding, pruning & more. 250-575-3750 TOP SOIL $20/yd. Compost Mix $35/yd., Ogogrow, Gravel, Rocks, Mulches 250-868-3380
GLM Landscaping & Irrigation 12% Discount!!! Custom landscaping 250-864-5450
OKANAGAN Pressure Washing. Commercial/ Residential. Fully insured. 14 years exp. Call Dave at 250-491-1336
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Countertops GRANITE SLAB SALE 30% OFF All Kitchens, kitchen counters, bathroom counters, vessel sinks. 150 colors to choose from GREAT QUALITY & SERVICE Open 9-4 Mon-Fri, 10-2 Sat. Showroom: 1115 Gordon Dr. Free Est. 250-870-1577 CUSTOM ROCKCOUNTERS.COM
REFACE Countertops. 1/2 the Cost of Replacing. Granite & Corian Designs. 470-2235.
Drywall DRYWALL Finisher, texture & painting. Call 250-860-3296 PESL DRYWALL Service Inc. Renovations, new construction and repairs. Boarding, taping, textured ceilings. Call Tomas at 250-212-4483 or 860-3495.
Electrical ALAN Dignam Electric. Resid/ Comm. Service calls, Reno’s, Upgrades. lic’d, bonded & Insured. Alan 250-808-6595 A&S ELECTRIC. Resid/Comm Wiring. New constr, renov. & service changes. lic’d & bonded. Steve 864-2099 (cont #90929)
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DCR. Reno’s, Flooring/concrete/wood/decks/ stairs. Res/ Comm. Free est 250-862-1746 JOURNEYMAN Carpenter for framing, finishing, additions, decks. Richard. 250-717-7043 KSK Framing & Foundations. Quality workmanship at reas rates. Free est 250-979-8948 New Line Design. Residential Renovations Painting Drywall Tiling Carpentry & Laminate Floors. Paul 250-717-6049
1-1-1- All Exterior Hedge & Tree Specialist. Downsizing, pruning, artistic shaping & removing of hedges & trees. Ins. Call Dave, 250-212-1716 $29.95 “Lawn Cutting Great rates on all yard work.Fence repair & Painting250-863-7539 ALLIUM LAWN CARE. Weeding, clean ups, top dressing. Call 250-307-4933 Edging Cedars - buy direct from grower, 6ft.-10 for $200, We deliver, Budget Nurseries, toll free 1-866-498-2189, www.budgetnurseries.com JIM’S MOWING. Same day service. Fully insr’d. Aerating/ Top Dressing. 250-310-5467
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Home Improvements PARADISE Interior & Exterior paradisevalleycontracting.com. Call Rob (250)-859-2787 STUDZ Renovations Carpentry, Plumbing, Elect., Drywall, Decks, Tile, 250-317-8275
GARAGE Doors- install, service, repair all makes of doors & openers. 250-878-2911
GET BENT Metal Fab, fences, gates, railings, security bars, 863-4418www.getbentmetalfab.ca
Handypersons HANDYMAN Ron. Carpentry, DRW, taping, PTG, tile. 250860-7405. Cell 778-214-0905 NEED a hand inside or out from painting to yard work. 250-215-1712, 250-768-5032 TERRY’S Handyman Service. Indoor/outdoor painting, carpentry, furniture repair, dump runs, No job too small! 250575-4258 or 250-450-6939
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KELOWNA GUTTER Cleaning and repairs, re-slope gutters,etc Richard 250-718-6718
OLD SCHOOL Construction. Renovations large & small. Done right the first time. Lic & ins. Senior discount. Cory Doell 250-862-7094
ALL KINDS OF FENCES, 6x8 Cedar panels starting @ $65. Gates & custom orders, staining 250-491-4622 www.akf.ca CEDAR Panels, Gates, Custom fencing & Decks. Quality Workmanship Repair & Reno’s Josef 250-864-7755.
MADAHAR Landscaping & Maint. Mowing, hedge trimming, shrub pruning, fertilizing, irrigation repair, small tree & shrub removal & planting. OgoGrow & Bark Mulch. Call 250-212-1024
ALL KINDS OF FENCES, 6x8 Cedar panels starting @ $65. Gates & custom orders, stainning,250-491-4622www.akf.ca
BOBCAT/Mini Excavator Serv Soil/ rock installs, postholes, footings, grading 250-470-2598
Concrete & Placing okanagansconcretespecialist.com
Gutters & Downspouts
Hands Free Maintenance. Window, gutters, yard maint, pressure wash. 250-718-2963
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AAA Best Rates Moving $59+. “Why Pay More” Short/Long Distance. Free Est. Res/Comm, 861-3400 DAN-MEL MOVING SERVICES Local & long distance, also Fifth Wheel moving. 250-2150147 or 250-766-1282
FAMILY Movers. Moving? Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance trips. Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250-493-2687 JOE’S MOVING.reasble rates fully equip’d trucks, local-long dist, no job too small470-8194
WELL BUILT CONSTRUCTION
NORTH END Moving Service Local/Long Distance. Free Estimates 250-470-9498
Home Repairs
Painting & Decorating
Renovation experts. Int/Ext. Ins’d. Call 250-826-2284
LARRY’S Handyman & Reno Serv., Lg. & Sm. jobs, Graffitti Removal etc., 250-718-8879
Irrigation/Sprinkler Systems WEST-WIND Now booking for irrigation start up, repairs & installs. Call 250-860-0025
Landscaping #1 STOP FOR ROCKS. www.bcrocks.com. Please call 250-862-0862 DECKS, fences, retaining walls. Landscaping / Maint. Free est. Louie, 250-212-4205 Edging Cedars - buy direct from grower, 6ft.-10 for $200, We deliver, Budget Nurseries, toll free 1-866-498-2189, www.budgetnurseries.com FULL landscaping, rock walls, soil screening. Tremblay’s Excavating. 250-979-8033
Help Wanted
100% AFFORDABLE Painting Exp, quality. Int Paint/ceilings. Winter Specials. Terry 8639830 or 768-1098 110% P&D Painting, 34yrs exp. Clean quality work, reas rates. Free est. 250-769-9068 CALL COR’S PAINTING. On time, on budget. Neat & tidy. Lic & ins. Senior discount. Cory Doell 250-768-8439
Plumbing
Roofing & Skylights GERMAN MASTER ROOFER. Over 30yrs exp. on all kinds of roofs. New Reroof & Repair. Tradesman + Best price Warranty. Free estimate. Call Steffen, 250-863-8224 Master & Visa.Card www.teamgerman.com. RYDER ROOFING LTD. Free est, ‘From a hole in your roof to a whole new roof.’ 250-7653191.
Rubbish Removal $39.99 1/2 ton truck, Load Junk, Yard waste.Haul away. 250-863-7539.
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LARRY’S LITTLE DUMPER We haul little loads of anything, landscaping materials, & Junk to the dump. 250-7181114
ERIK the STUDENT RUBBISH REMOVAL / LAWN CARE HAULS FROM $39.99 & UP
250-859-9053
MITTEN & Son Disposal Serv. Rubbish & junk removal. Res/ Comm. 778-755-5772
Sand/Gravel/Topsoil NEIGHBORHOOD Trucking & Delivery. Topsoil, Gravel, Sand, OgoGrow. Visa, Debit, Mastercard. 250-870-1138
Stucco/Siding DESIGN Stucco & Stone. New homes, reno’s & repairs. No job too small. Clean, quality work. Zoltan 250-864-9798.
Swimming Pools/ Hot Tubs PENGUIN MFG. HOT TUB COVERS. 250-860-7805
Tiling OKANAGAN Stone & Tile. 25yrs exp. Free estimates. All work gauranteed. Reno’s to tile. Call Gary, 250-317-4770
Tree Services
King Rooter Plumbing 24 HR Emergency Service. Licenced Bonded & Insured . 878-7959
1-1-1- All Exterior Hedge & Tree Specialist. Downsizing, pruning, artistic shaping & removing of hedges & trees. Ins. Call Dave, 250-212-1716 1DANGEROUSTREE/HEDGE REMOVAL, firewood, 20+yrs exp. Paul @ 250-212-6070 ROB’S Tree Care Ltd 1975. For all your tree care needs. Ins. & Cert. WCB. 212-8656 STANS CHIPPING. Tree Removal & Chipping. Free Est. 808-2447. Licensed & Insured.
Trades, Technical
Trades, Technical
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ATLANTIS PLUMBING Plumbing, Irrigation, Gas Fitting/drain cleaning. Comm/res and reno’s. Service and hot water tanks. 250-575-3839 DREGER MECH. Plumbing, Gasfitting, comm/res & reno, ins’d, 24hr. Call 250-575-5878.
T-Bone’s is now hiring for a
Front Counter Store Manager
T-Bone’s Front Counter Store Managers are responsible for the supervision and management of staff working in a fast paced, customer focused retail front counter area while maintaining a fun, positive team atmosphere. Additionally, they are accountable for the hiring, training of company processes/procedures, shift scheduling, maintaining the consistent execution of all key responsibilities while providing an exceptional shopping experience for our customers. Responsibilities: • Develops, maintains and supervises front counter customer service staff • Ensures customer satisfaction, dealing with any issues or concerns • Responsible for effective execution of all front counter operations • Schedules the staff ensuring efficient and productive use of labour • Promotes daily sales and supports suggestive selling opportunities • Ensures accurate completion of opening, closing, inventory, cash reporting, time sheets and invoices • Ensures a clean and safe work environment while meeting industry ndustry and TT-Bone’s Bone s standards • Ensures all marketing initiatives and signage are in place Requirements: • High School Diploma • Previous management and hiring experience • 3 years customer service experience • Cash handling experience • Excellent customer service skills • Strong time management and organizational skills Please appl apply ly wi with ith a resum resume • Ability to work and lead in a team environment and references to brian.u@telus.net • Full-time availability required
TNT TRUCKING. No load too small. Junk removal, sand, gravel, etc. (250)862-0821 (250)765-2778.
Pets & Livestock
Equestrian 1997 Southland 15’ GN Horse Trailer with tack room. Exc/cond $8,000. Home 250260-1732, cell 250-503-8735
Feed & Hay Grass/alfalfa mix and Grass Hay, 50 lb+ bales, barn stored. (250)545-1817 Grass Hay $3.50/bale, 1/2 Grass 1/2 Alfalfa Hay $6./bale. (250)546-3452 *HAY-SALES-GUARANTEED Quality Grass, Alfalfa, Mixed square bales, round bales & Silage bales. Delivery avail. (250)804-6081,(250)833-6763.
Pets Australian Shep, puppies, 2 females, 12wks, black-tri, 1st and 2nd shots, $450, 250-4995397 Bichon Pups (3months old), Micro chipped, first shots, dewormed, litter trained, great dispositions. For more info and pricing call 250-832-4923, 250-804-9924 CHAMPION PUREBRED PITBULLS . Comes with papers and shots. 8 weeks on July 17. $2000-$3000 obo. Call Courtney 250-869-7837 CHESAPEAKE Bay Retriever pups. Reg. 10 weeks,$900, females only. For more info check our website www.trinitykennels.ca or contact Dave @250-545-8648.
CKC Reg’d Tricolor Sheltie puppy looking for her forever home. Non-breeding papers. Tattoo and health guarantee. $900 Kelly 250-868-6603 REDNOSE Pitbull/X Puppies. Avail soon. 5 males, 2 females. $200. 250-801-9375 WOLF HYBRID Cubs reserve. now. Sun Valley Wolf Kennels www.sunvalleywolfkennels.com 250-765-4996 Kelowna, BC
Merchandise for Sale
Antiques / Vintage COUNTRY HOME ANTIQUES 5min from Armstrong, Open Sat & Sun, 10am-5 or by appt. Barn full of Quality Antiques, 4262 MacDonald Rd (off Otter Lake Rd) 250-546-2529
Building Supplies BUY DIRECT! Fence Panels, Fencing, Siding, Decking, Rough Lumber, Posts & Beams. 1-800-838-6036 or 250-546-6038 Quality Patio Covers @reasonable prices. www.glaluminumpatiocovers.com Steel Buildings. Discounted Factory Inventory. Canadian Certified. 24x36, 38x50, 48x96, 60x150 Misc. Sizes, limited availability w w w. s u n w a r d s t e e l . c o m Source# 1JS 800-964-8335
$100 & Under
CertiÀed Millwright International Forest Products Limited, is recruiting a certiÀed millwright for their lumber manufacturing facilities in Grand Forks, BC. Candidate must be a certiÀed millwright with 3 - 5 years experience in the lumber manufacturing industry. Strong communication & interpersonal skills are necessary. Alternate schedules and shift work will be required. Interested applicants should forward a resume, or complete an hourly application available at the Grand Forks ofÀce, by July 31, 2011 and forward to: Human Resources, Interfor, Box 39, Grand Forks, BC V0H 1HO Fax: 250-443-2434 or email: ally.koswan@interfor.com We thank all applicants in advance, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
18’ Macrame hanger c/w table $20 (250)763-8015 2 countertop water dispensers, hot & cold, near new, $30ea. obo. 250-762-3643 3ft Retro Lamp Tri-light table lamp. Silver/gold trim Metal in vase shape $50 764-8659 4 large Picture frames approx 24x28 $15 (250)763-8015 Electricians 100 ft fish tape. $25 (250)763-8015 Electricians 1” EMT Bender $30 (250)763-8015 Folding Cot $20 (250)7170244 Golf Bag & Clubs. Men’s Right Handed. $48 (250)717-0244
MADE you Look! Make your ad stand out with one of our Ad Toppers, only $1.00/day! MAYTAG Dryer, $75. Perfect working condition. 250-8615757 Men’s Reliegh Mountain Bike 18sp.Fenders & carrier. Like new. $50 (250)707-1272 MOFFAT apartment size fridge, $75. Good for rental. 250-861-5757
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Friday, July 22, 2011 Capital News
Merchandise for Sale
Merchandise for Sale
$100 & Under New Extendable Trailer mirrors $20 (250)763-8015
Merchandise for Sale
Merchandise for Sale
$100 & Under
$200 & Under
TREE -Climbing Harness in good cond. $10 (250)7638015
Computer System, Windows Internet ready Excellent Cond. $200. 250-869-2363 Kelowna CRAFTSMAN Push Lawn Mower Excellent condition. $125 (250)860-7602
QUEEN boxspring & mattress, $75. 250-861-5757
Merchandise for Sale
Merchandise for Sale
$200 & Under
$200 & Under
$200 & Under
$300 & Under
DELUXE Jointer 6 inches. $200. Call 250-765-3486
LECTRONIC Kaddy, remote battery & charger, $150. Call 250-769-3795
Solid Pine kitchen table with 6 chairs, $150. Call 764-6135
Computer Laptop, Windows, Wireless, Excellent Condition, $300. 250-869-2363 Kelowna
DINETTE Suite. Medium Oak. Upholstered. 4 chairs & table $150 (250)762-8715
Merchandise for Sale
Kenmore Washer & Dryer Gently used, excellent working order. $300 250-763-3853
New Patio Set Folding plexi glass 4 metal web chairs, umbrella $125 (250)764-8659
Sales & Service Directory CONTRACTORS
Licensed & Insured “Renovation Experts” Interior/exterior Prompt, clean and reliable Insured 250-826-2284 wellbuiltconstruction@shaw.ca
765-6898 In business since 1989
GUTTER & DOWNSPOUTS HANDYMAN Kelowna Gutter Cleaning & Repair
Larry’s Handyman & Renovation Services • Interior & Exterior Renovations • Carpentry • Painting • Small Repairs • Pressure Washing
• Fix leaks • 20 years. experience • Fascia soffit repairs • Downpipes • Re-Slope
250.718.6718
• Kitchen & Bathroom Upgrades • Yard Maintenance • Fences, Decks • Tile • Graffiti Removal
250-718-8879
LANDSCAPING
ELECTRICAL
DCR Contracting c. 250.862.1746
e. dcrcontracting@shaw.ca concrete decks & stairs, wood decks, renovations, int/ext, res/ comm, licensed & insured. Free Est.
IRRIGATION/ SPRINKLER WEST-WIND IRRIGATION
We are now taking bookings for irrigation startups & repairs. We also offer free estimates on irrigation installations or major alterations. Call West-Wind Irrigation Ltd.
at 250-860-0025
North End Moving Services
All landscaping & maintenance, pressure washing, window & gutter cleaning. Nature’s Gold soil & gravel. Dethatching & aeration, driveway sealing.
Local or Long Distance Polite & Professional
Ph: 250-869-0697 Cell 250-470-9498
Jason 250-718-2963
EXPERIENCED CRAFTSMEN QUALITY WORKMANSHIP SERVICE YOU CAN TRUST
• Electrical • Tile Work • To-Do Lists • Much More
MEMBER
Kelowna • 250-717-5500 kelowna.handymanconnection.com
Licensed, Bonded & Insured
Independently Owned and Locally Operated
TILING TILE SETTER
Artistic Ceramics.
Custom tile setting. Travertine, marble, granite & ceramic. Decks, kitchen, baths. Guaranteed work.
Call 250-870-1009
(cont#90929)
KITCHEN CABINETS KITCHEN PRO DON’T REPLACE, REFACE 778-753-5776
Kitchen cabinets & vanity refacing. Replace doors, update crown, modern hardware, counters, tile splash. Bring your old cabinets up to date at a fraction of the cost. www.kpro.ca
Joe’s Moving Service “The Professionals”
• Local/long distance • Storage Available • No job too small • Free Estimates Call Joe Anytime 250-470-8194
STUDZ RENOVATIONS PLUMBING CARPENTRY ELECTRICAL DRYWALL FLOORING TILE WORK KITCHEN CABINETS LICENCED, INSURED
250-317-8275
Call Gary 250-317-4770
FEATURING
FREE ESTIMATES Brush & Tree Removal Reasonable Rates Stan Korzinski
250-808-2447
•Full Landscaping •Rock Retaining Walls •Portable Soil Screener •Excavators & Bobcat Loaders CELL: (250) 979-8033 BUS: (250) 861-1500
SAME DAY SERVICE FULLY INSURED FREE ESTIMATES
Lawn Maintenance, Yard Clean-Ups, Pruning/Hedges, Gardening, Gutters, Rubbish Removal, Odd Jobs BOOK YOUR HOLIDAY CUT NOW!
Call 310-JIMS(5467) www.jimsmowing.ca
AFFORDABLE PAINTING
Senior’s Specials Experience & Quality New Homes & Repaints Ceilings Bondable. Insurance Work Call Terry
OVERHEAD DOORS
250-763-4044 250-470-2598
250-878-2911
• Postholes • Forklifting • Backfilling & Compacting • S/Axle Dump Truck Hauls • Mini Excavator Service
DEREK’S PAINTING Serving Western Canada for 34 years. FREE Estimates Clean & reliable work
250-769-9068
ROOFING
RUBBISH REMOVAL
RYDER ROOFING LTD. Free estimates, senior discounts,
Mitten & Son Disposal Service
250-765-3191
(778)755-5772
FREE ESTIMATES Brush & Tree Removal Reasonable Rates Stan Korzinski 250-808-2447
For All Your Tree Care Needs Complete Tree Removal • Shaping • Thinning • Crown Reduction • Stump Grinding • Fully Insured • WCB
250-212-8656
We install, service, & repair all makes of doors & openers. FREE ESTIMATES • INSURANCE CLAIMS • SENIOR DISCOUNTS Call Mon.-Fri. 8-4:30 pm
LANDSCAPING
DECKS
Fences | Retaining Walls Landscaping | Maintenance Free Estimates • Call Louie
250-212-4205
GLM ENTERPRISES WE PAY THE HST
• Landscaping • Irrigation • Rock Wall • Allan Block • Aeration • Spring Cleanup • Power Rake
CALL 250-864-5450
PLUMBING
250-863-9830 or 250-768-1098
member of B.B.B. Fully insured, WCB coverage. All types of shingle roofing & torch on roofing systems. ‘From a hole in your roof to a whole new roof.’
ABC
Al’s Bobcat Service • Soil/Rock Installs
LAWN & GARDEN
Serving Kelowna & Surrounding Area • Rubbish and Junk Removal • Appliances & Furniture • Yard Waste & Clean Up Residential & Commercial - FREE ESTIMATES
2500 OFF 1ST SERVICE CALL
$
Royal, fast, dependable service LICENSED, BONDED & INSURED 24 Hour Emergency Service
Ph. 250-878-7959
TNTTRUCKING No load too small • BARK MULCH • SAND • GRAVEL • YARD CLEAN-UP • JUNK REMOVAL LIGHT FLAT-DECK Nick Nixon - Trish Nebot Cell 250-862-0821 Office 250-765-2778
For more information on our Sales & Service businesses go to kelownacapnews.com and check out BCLOCALBIZ.
GET FEATURED speak with a classified rep to get this space working for you
250-763-7114
•Complete Plumbing Repairs •Video Camera Inspection & Line Locating •Turbo Jet Sewer & Drain Cleaning •Renovations & Additions •Seniors Discount kingrooterinc.ca
Get this space working for you! Call 250-763-7114
TRUCK/ BULL DOZING
TREE SERVICES
OKANAGAN STONE & TILE 25 yrs. experience. Free estimates. All work guaranteed, Renos to tile.
TREMBLAY’S EXCAVATING LTD.
PAINTING
RENOVATIONS
• Kitchen Remodels • Painting • Plumbing
Residential & Commercial Wiring, New Construction, Renovations & Service Changes. Complete telephone & data cabling services, Prompt quality service. Licensed & Bonded Call Steve 250-864-2099
MOVING
HANDS FREE LANDSCAPING
• Bath Remodels • Decks • Drywall
A & S Electric
GARAGE DOOR SERVICES
EXCAVATION
WELDING
Neighborhood Trucking & Delivery
Top Soil • Ogo Gro • Gravel • Sand • Bark Mulch We remove: yard refuse, small trees, junk CHUCK 250-870-1138
We accept “When the Big Guys are Too Big We Deliver”
METAL FABRICATION LTD. Fences • Gates • Railings • Security Bars • Cargo Racks • Rollcages • Boat Railings & more. Tube Bending Specialists www.getbentmetalfab.ca
250-863-4418
FEATURING
GLM ENTERPRISES WE PAY THE HST
• Landscaping • Irrigation • Rock Wall • Allan Block • Aeration • Spring Cleanup • Power Rake
CALL 250-864-5450
Capital News Friday, July 22, 2011
Fruit & Vegetables
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Fruit & Vegetables
Fruit & Vegetables
Fresh From the Fields “Local Produce at Your Doorstep” To place an ad...call the Kelowna Capital News
250-763-7114
ARNDT ORCHARDS U-PICK CHERRIES Growing quality fruit since 1946 1555B Teasdale Road Kelowna Open daily 8-6 pm www.arndtorchards.com
ALICE’S FRUIT STAND 3735 Gordon Dr. 250-869-0920 Open Monday - Saturday 10:30 am - 5:30 pm PP Squash, Garlic, Basil, Beets, Spinach, Potatoes, Etc. APRICOTS & BIG FRESH LAPIN CHERRIES WE TAKE ORDERS. EVERYDAY 10am-5pm. 417 Valley Rd. Glenmore. 250-864-1513 ARLO’S HONEY FARM Fresh Vegetables, Tours, and so Much More! 11am to 4 pm Daily 4329 Bedford Lane 250-764-2883 CHERRIES $1.75 /lb Picked Delivered Free After 6pm Kelowna Only 250-7647937 CHERRIES: 250-317-2265. 1115 Graf Rd. Rutland Bench. Bings, Rainiers, Lapins. $1.10/lb & up. U pick & picked. CHERRIES, Bings, Vans, Lapins & Sour Cherries. You pick, $1.50/lb, we pick, $1.75/lb & Walnuts, $1.50/lb. Call 250- 768-2269 CHERRIES. Corner of Anderson & Booth Rd in Ellison. You-pick or we-pick. Call 250765-5208. Bring containers CHERRIES For Sale. U-pick. $1.25/lb. 1310 DeHart Rd. 250-764-7403. From 10-5.
CHERRIES KEMPF ORCHARD U-PICK Open Daily Mon -Sat 8:30am-6:00 Sun 8-3 Quality you can trust ! 1409 Teasdale Rd. 250-765-1797
FRESH LOCAL STRAWBERRIES & RASPBERRIES Phone Bruce Duggan
250-766-2628 GAMBELL FARMS
12133 Okanagan Centre Rd E.
Fresh cherries, berries & peas, summer squash & more, avail now. 250-766-4036 Open 9-6 daily 10-6 Sunday
GLENMORE GARDEN MARKET U- PICK RASBERRIES & CHERRIES PICKLING CUCUMBERS FRESH VEGETABLES
Open Everyday, 10-6. 250-860-1121.
ORGANICALLY Sprayed Sweet Cherries & Sour Pie Cherries. U pick. 90¢/lb. Bring your containers to 2740 Gallagher Rd. in Black Mountain
GORGE’S CHERRIES You-pick, $1.50/lb, we pick, $2/lb. Corner of Reid & Pooley. 3367 Reid Rd., East Kelowna HARSH BASSI ORCHARD Selling fresh orchard picked cherries. 527 Valley Rd. Glenmore & 625 Hollywood Rd (between Hwy 33 & Springfield.) 250-869-2371 Taking orders July & August. K&J Pacific Peaches. 1145 Morrison Rd S. Only accessible from McCurdy Rd. 250-7658184 Raspberries, Cherries & Blueberries. Call list for Peaches & Apricots. Guaranteed price on call list. Other fruit & veggies avail.
LAPIN CHERRIES FOR SALE
Bring your own containers. Bulk sale discount. Open Daily 3030 Elliott Rd.,Westbank. 250-768-5768
QUALITY CHERRIES Most Varieties, Including Sour Cherries. Available from July 10th 2591 Butt Rd Westbank Call Andy 250-859-2049 Raspberries & Peas. U-pick or place orders. Bring your own containers. 758 Wallace Rd. (250)-765-8592
Merchandise for Sale
Merchandise for Sale
Merchandise for Sale
$300 & Under
Free Items
Furniture
Sporting Goods
Sofa Sleeper very nice, hardly used Excellent cond. Full size 72 “ wide $225 (250)768-5951
DESKTOP Cannon copier/printer, needs ink. 250-7623643
$400 & Under
FREE 12 Week old Roosters. 250-763-1741
WANTED a Concept 2 Rowing Machine & Airdyne exercise bike. Please Call (250)718-8182
11ft rubber boat, Zodiac group w/elec motor. $325 obo. Call 250-769-6448 Roof top RV A/C Duotherm Brisk air New condition $400 (250)707-1272
FREE Kittens, multi colored, littered trained,To good homes only. (778)-754-1030 Glenrosa
ANTIQUE To MODERN Home Furnishings for all Budgets & Tastes. Come to OK Estates Furniture and More. 3292 HWY 97N (beside Sheepskin Boutique) Tue-Sat, 11-5. 250807-7775 okestates.ca
$500 & Under
FREE Pick-up of used bicycles that you no longer want. Ok if need repair 604-800-2104
Exercise machine. Precor #515. Ski motion.(cost $1500) $500 obo (250)707-1272 Treadmill Health rider 500SEL 2.75 HP. Excellent cond. Moving must sell $500 768-5951
Free pickup, aluminum, windows, wire, pipe from reno’s & batteries. 250-717-0581
FREE P/U- Appliances, Rads, Batteries, Old machinery, vehicles. Harley 778-821-1317
✮ FREE PALLETS ✮
Farm Equipment Cub Cadet 1740 Hyro stat 14” mower snow plow chains trailer to match excellent cond garage kept. $2000 obo (250)769-1092
Free Items
Help yourself to pallets stacked at the front of the Capital News building located at 2495 Enterprise Way
2 female 13wk old kittens to good home. Grey on grey tabby & grey & white. Good with family, children, litter trained 250-469-2403, 250-765-1433
(Next to Kelowna Chrysler)
Garage Sales
Garage Sales
ROSEMARY’S ORCHARD
CHERRIES.
U pick $1.30/lb Open 8- 4 Daily Cnr McKenzie Rd & Gibson Rd Sth 250-765-9043 250-215-9043
YOU PICK RASPBERRIES
IN-STOCK Now! Pre-Owned and NEW Office Furnishings! Dozens of folding Chairs $39.00, Rental Return Office Chairs from $88.00 Folding Tables, Oak Wood Desks Office Panels & More! Total Office Business Furnishing New and Preowned Furniture Visit us at 420 Banks Road Mon. to Fri. 8.00 4.30pm Call Susanna Today (250)717-1626
LIKE new chocolate wicker set w/matching cushions. 4 club chairs w/42” conversion table, glass cover. Used 1 season, has been under roof. List was $4500, a deal at $2000. 250763-3101 email pjjs@shaw.ca
MADE you Look! Make your ad stand out with one of our Ad Toppers, only $1.00/day!
Heavy Duty Machinery 1992 12-Ton Dual Tandem Axle Wisconson Beaver Tail Equip Trailer, Certified to Apr 2012. Exc.cond. Ready to go to work $9000. 250-558-8400 A-STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges 20’40’45’53’ Used / Damaged 40’ insulated makes great shop. Only $2300! Needs door and 40’HC $2800 No Rust! Semi Trailers for Hiway & storage. Delivery BC and AB Call 24 hrs 1-866-528-7108 www.rtccontainer.com Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc. All insurance in place to work on your property. 250-260-0217
in Winfield $1.40/lb
Medical Supplies
250-212-5026
HOSPITAL bed, $300. Hospital table, $90. ROHO Mattress, $2760. ROHO HP cushion, $350. Wheelchair (Mableleaf Tilt), $700. Sling, $150. IV pole, $60. (250)542-6992 WE make house calls. Mobility Scooters & Powerchairs, new & used. Free in-home trials. Shoprider dealer. www.okmobilityscootersplus.ca Kelowna: 250-764-7757, Vernon: 250-542-3745, Toll free: 1-888-542-3745
The Friendly Farmer Fruit Stand
Open 7days/wk, 10-6, Sunday: 10-5. Cherries, Raspberries & all sorts of veggies. Come meet the Friendly Farmer & the Grumpy Wife! 3254 McCulloch Rd. 250-869-0871
OLD MEADOWS CERTIFIED ORGANIC FARM We grow a full range of vegetables & tree fruits. Available now: Kale, beets, carrots, $2.99/ lb lettuce, green onions & radish. We also carry nonorganic locally grown produce, dairy, bread & free range eggs. Bing & Rayneer cherries $1.99/ lb raspberries $42.50/ flat. Taking orders for certified organic blueberries, cherries, peaches, and blackberries. 4213 Gordon Dr. (250)-764-0931 Mon-Sat, 10-6 Sun 10-5
‘FRESH BLUEBERRIES’
BLK Mnt. 1410 Alpine Ave. Sat & Sun, 8-4. Downsizing. Great variety & prices. CENTRAL Garage Sale. Household items, large drawer, & more. Fri 4-7pm, Sat 8am-2pm. 1313 Mcbride Rd. CRAWFORD Estates Moving Sale. 1480 Appleridge Rd. Sat & Sun 8-4
MISSION 403 Viewcrest Rd Sat & Sun 9-4 tools,baby furn, misc hshld, books & MORE!
DILWORTH SHOPPING CENTER
RUTLAND. Huge Garage Sale Sat & Sun, 9-4. Lots of furniture, etc.
ONLY DEALS
Canada’s Discount Super Store
SIDEWALK SALE
Sat, July 23rd 9am-5pm Sun, July 24th 10am-4pm 1000’s of items at blow out prices! 2339 Hwy 97 at Leckie Next to Staples.
For sale. Daily fresh hand-picked directly from the fields.
10lb box, $25.
For ordering please contact Gary at 250-317-3464 or by email at thandir@hotmail.com (Minimum order 10lbs.)
DON ‘O’ RAY VEGETABLES Growing for the last 30 years
Hours: 9am-7pm 7days/week.
Strawberries, Rasberries, Rhurbarb, Cherries, Peas, Beets, Spinach, New Potatoes, cauliflower, wala wala onions, Herbs, baby carrots, cabbage,kohrabi, broccoli, lettuce, fresh garlic & fresh organic baked bread. Lots of different kinds of dried fruit & canned vegetables. 3443 Benvoulin Rd. 250-860-2557/250-575-7806
BILGA FARMS PRE ORDER RASPBERRIES NOW!
1900 Rutland Road
621 Glenmore Rd N. GORGE’S Cherries. You-pick, $1.50/lb, we pick, $2/lb. Corner of Reid & Pooley.
Merchandise for Sale
250-212-4431
D.T Large Yard Sale!! to support TRACS. Tracs work with rescued animals. Friday, July 22 & Sat July 23rd 8am-4pm 1029 Quesnel off Raymor Ave. E Kelowna Sat & Sun 7am4pm 3183 Dunster Rd. Tools furn ,240g fish tank & More! GARAGE SALE Sat. July 23 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. #25, 527 Yates Rd. Chelsea Gardens GLENMORE. July 23 & 24, 9-2. 197 Ritchie Crt & neighbors. Homemade quilts, afghans, crafts & supplies. Downsizing, lots of great stuff. Lawnmower, original art work. GLENMORE. Sat July 23, 9-4. 1619 Sonora Dr. Lots of goodies! No early birds please! Glenrosa Sat & Sun 10am 4pm Huge Moving Sale 3485 Fenton Rd. Lake Country Moving Sale 10970 Pretty Rd. 8am-12noon Saturday Only. July 23rd LAKEVIEW Heights. Sat, 8-12, Sun, 9-11. 2048 Tomat Ave. Downsizing, tools, hshld items, etc. Excellent cond. LOWER MISSION. Sat., July 23, 8am-noon. Beds, bikes, clothing, golf, Lulu Lemon, skiis, more. 4353 Kensinton Dr
RUTLAND Friday & Sat. 8am-2pm 1205 Friesen Rd Multi Family Sale . RUTLAND Garage Sale. Sat only 8-2. 246 Brighton Rd. Household and baby items, maternity clothes, and more.
RUTLAND Multi Family Garage Sale. hshld items, tools, furniture, kids toys, misc. July 23, 9-12. 620 Brighton Rd. RUTLAND Multi Family Moving Sale. Sporting goods, household goods, camping gear, & misc. items. Saturday July 23 8-2. 341 Molnar Rd. Rutland Sat 10-3 Rain or shine 2 family sale. 250 Merifield Rd. Everything Must GO! Rutland Sat & Sun 9-4 340 Leathead Rd Moving sale Tv’s, Hshld items. NO EB’S! Rutland Sat & Sun 9am-2pm 382 Houghton Crt. Tools, furn,scooter,& misc junque!!!!! WB Sat & Sun 3420 Old Ok Hwy new reno supplies, 36” screen door. tapes misc hshld West Kelowna 1191 Sunnyside Rd. Sat, July 23 8-4. July 24 Sunday 8-1 Moving sale. WESTSIDE Fri, Sat, Sun 8-5. Power & hand tools, hand & power yard tools, 3 gallon air tank, 2 power washers, 4 gallon compressor, electric chainsaw & hedge trimmer, assort. leather furn., deck furn., etc. 250-769-0882. 159 Heldon Ct. Trader’s Cove W.Kelowna 5 family Garage sale Fri 4pm-7pm Sat 8:30am -4pm 2873 Summerview Pl. WORRIED ABOUT THE WEATHER? Purchase rain insurance on your Garage Sale ad for $3.00. If it rains, we’ll run your ad again free. You must call by the following Thursday to book your ad for another day. (valid through September)
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HUGE Sale Now! On Toys & Clothes. Upto 50% off. Also gently used baby & kids items at great prices. Moms the Word 187 Hwy 33E past Rutland Rd 765-3422 V/S MC DD. BRAND new 5 stage reverse osmosis water filtration system. Retail price: $795. Now: $250. Call 250-863-1544 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
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Misc. Wanted I Buy old Coins, Collections, Silver, Gold, Olympic sets etc. Chad: 250-863-3082 (Local)
$$ I’M a private buyer/collector 1950’s, 60’s and older 10¢, 25¢, 50¢ & $1.Also special edition coins like older Olympic.All conditions! US & Canadian. Todd 250-864-3521 WANTED a Concept 2 Rowing Machine & Airdyne exercise bike. Please Call (250)718-8182
Musical Instruments GRAND PIANO CLEARANCE SALE MOIR New & Used Grand & Upright Pianos. Call Richard Moir 250-764-8800 UPRIGHT NIEER Piano for sale and matching bench. $900 obo. Call 250-765-3486
Weber & Markin Gunsmiths The Best Little Gun Shop Around, 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575 Tues-Sat 10-6
Real Estate Acreage for Sale 13.9 Treed Acres near Edgewood, Arrow, and Whatshan Lakes. $89,500. 250-442-3035 3 Acres, Whitevale Area, Lumby. Flat, trees, drilled well, gas/hydro to driveway. Price $230,000.00 + HST OBO. 250-547-6932. 9.88 acres of solitude with beautiful lake views, modular home, opportunity for future developement, not in ALR. RU2 zoning allows 2nd home. 5 mins from Wal Mart. Ask about financing. Call Les G at 250-870-8702
Apt/Condos for Sale 1bd 1bth, 2nd flr pool, sauna, 1 pk. Encl. balcony. To view www.comfree.com #249559. $129,888 obo 250-487-8917 1Bdrm apt located on bus route close to Downtown, bike path & beach. Sm. pet ok. Heat & hot water incl’d. Call onsite manager 250-763-6867 DWTN Kel Amazing 2bd 2bt 55+ Bertram St. Walk to everything Crn unit big & bright $229,900 Mike 868-1728 mls 10029885 FORECLOSURE! 2bdrm, 1150 sqft. $165,000. Lloyd Tav. 215-5607. Mac Realty SPACIOUS top floor, 2bd, 2bth, secure prking, $199,900. MLS #315-727 Houghton. Open House Sun 1-3. Charlene Bertrand, Coldwell Banker, 250-870-1870
Houses For Sale 3bdrm heritage hse, in Lumby On large lot. Near all amens. $214,900. 250-547-9659 6 1/2 Acres with Cape Cod Style 4bdrm 3bath Lakeview Home Priv setting Only 15 min to DT, Kelowna 5 min To UBC $619,000 (250)-215-1324 FORECLOSURE! 3 bdrm, 2 bth home. $220,000. Lloyd Tav. 215-5607. Mac Realty MORTGAGES LOW RATES. 5YR. 3.69% VARIABLE 2.25% Trish at 250-470-8324 ******* 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 Waterfront condo 700ft of Beach, dock, Ad.-Bay, OKlake, sleeps 4, rentable, $179K, Easthill Solid all new 4-bd, 2-bth, w/suite, $399K, Lawrence @ Lee Bliss Realty 250-306-1945
Mobile Homes & Parks Canadian CSA Modular, Manufactured, and Park Model Homes @ US factory direct wholesale prices. Starting @ 39,824 better features + more options = best value. The Home Boys 877976-3737 or 509-481-9830 www.hbmodular.com We will beat anyone’s price. Guaranteed!
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BC’s FINEST RV OWNERSHIP RESORT - Own your piece of Heaven on Earth in the nicest area of the province North Okanagan/Shuswap for as little as $69,900. Low annual costs, finest amenities, large lots and beauty galore. River/Creek setting near Mable Lake, golf, rafting, tubing, fishing, sports, pool, all here!! Call Doug at SHUSWAP FALLS RV RESORT at 250-838-6261. See us at www.shuswapfalls.com. Located 22km. E. of Enderby on Mabel Lake Rd.
82.8 ACRES, 300’ lakefront, S Cariboo. Beautiful, pastoral, private, rural setting. Borders crown land. Adjacent 80+ acre parcel available. www.bchomesforsale.com/ view/lonebutte/ann/
2BDRM. Great location. Gertsmar Rd. Close to amenities & bus. Fridge, stove, w/d, free park., big yard. $900/mo. No pets. Call Gilles 250-470-0000 BELGO AREA, Rutland Rd. South. 2bd, $900 + hydro, f/s, NO PETS, bus route, Avail. now. 250-491-3345, 869-9788
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Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1-888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca
Open Houses 12:30 - 2pm Sat, July 23rd Amazing new 2 bdrm top floor SW corner condo. Loaded with deluxe features only $229,900 New furn. incl’d. 302-150 Scarboro Rd. Close to everything. #332-2365 Stillingfleet Rd. Beautiful Balmorial.1pm-3pm Sat & Sun 2bd 2ba $399,900
For Sale By Owner
Price to sell $389,000.00
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OPEN HOUSE 2459 Smid Road
Phone # (250) 768-7498 Castanet.net 1029128 Lrg. Bright kitchen w/beautiful bright family rm & gas FP, 1300 sq.ft up, 1086 sq.ft. down, 4bd 2ba, decks, finished WO bsmt , with potential in-law suite Insulated 9’x12’ workshop. Lots of updates. Near all amenities.
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Townhouses AFFORDABLE 3bd, 2bth. Tandem garage, $279,900. MLS Open House Sat 1-3. #106-1355 Findlay. Charlene Bertrand, Coldwell Banker, 250-870-1870
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10 acres, large 3bdrm w/full basement, all useable land, hobby farm etc., 4855-Miller Rd,Spallumcheen. $484,000. May finance 250-546-8630. 1904 HERITAGE HOUSE large 3bdrm,2bath, large lot, remodelled to old style, 250539Ave, Vernon. May finance. $349,900.250-546-8630. 5.3 Acres on Westside Over 300 feet of lakeshore. 5 minutes from Westbank. Subdividable, rugged, secluded with beautiful views. 250-768-7404
BEST VIEW OF KELOWNA This 2bd 900sq’ townhouse has been completely reno’d. WD, FS, air and nice decor. Children & small pets welcome, covered parking.
MAGIC ESTATES 172 Wizard Crt
3800sq’, 3 bdrm, 2.5baths, w/o rancher with pool. Unobstructed view of Lake & Knox Mtn Prk. Spacious open concept. Well maintained & freshly upgraded incl new kitchen and S/S appl. Lrg balconies. A MUST SEE! Views like this last forever. Offers. No HST 250-762-0888 for viewing View online at OKHomeseller.com #26593 PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS from $150,000. www.orlandoprojects.com Also: 1 precious 3 acre parcel, owner financing. 250-558-7888
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1370 Ridgeway Drive (Bernard near Spall) AFFORDABLE LUXURY IN THE CENTRE OF KELOWNA! July Occupancy • One bedroom, one plus den & two bedroom Limited Time Offer 12 Month FREE OptikTV & Optik Internet
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Beautiful 3 large bdrm townhouse, 2.5 baths, gas fireplace, central vac, new washer & dryer & dishwasher, attached garage, new kitchen tile, new roof & more Asking $419,000
1BD, Central Rutland, outdr pool, ug prking, quiet building, $750. 250-769-5259
250-317-0533, 250-860-5034
2BD. DT area, Clean top flr. crner unit, covr’d. prkng., NP, NS. $950 + utils. Keith @ 250862-7425
Great loc #4-3370 Casorso Rd.
1 BD Condo Rutland. Close to shopping. NS, NP. $950/mo. Avail Aug 1. 250-763-3880, 250-862-6945
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BEST DEALS IN KELOWNA!
Affordable 1, 2 & 3 Bdrms AC, near schools, shopping & bus route. Insuite laundry H.Up’s. Across from Park. Clean Quiet & Spacious. Sorry NO Pets. Well Managed Building 250-861-5605 BROCKTON MANOR. 1 & 2 bedrooms. Please call us at 250-860-5220 FAIRLANE CRT. 2 & 3 bdrms, heat & hot water incl. Please call 250-860-4836 MILL CREEK ESTATES. 1588/ 1590 Spall Rd. Various floor plans. 250-860-4836. millcreekestates@shaw.ca WILLOW PARK MANOR. Aurora and Hollywood. 1 & 2 bdrms. 250-763-3654
Apartment Furnished AMAZING 180 degree views from this 2 bdrm/bath immac furn & equipped 4th fl condo in the Dolphins by the Grand. Home theatre. Parking,pool,gym. Avail Sept 1 till July 2012. $2200/mo all in incl util & internet. References. (604) 787-4494
Commercial/ Industrial
Duplex / 4 Plex 3bd, ensuite lndry, FP, Old Glenmore area. Avail Aug 1/15. $1250/mo 250-763-7869 4 PLEX - Two - 2BDRMS 821 SAUCIER AVE. Attractive. Adult orientated. $900, $790 + 1/2 utils. No Dogs. Avail. Aug 1 or Sept 1 250764-2542, 250-300-3352 CLEAN 3bd Duplex. Suitable for mature tenents, NP, NS, nparties, no appls. Call 250765-8096 DOWNTOWN. 1/2 Duplex, $1200+ hydro, 3bdrm, 2bth, 4appl, garage, NP, NS, close to schools, family/ adult, avail Aug 1. Call 250-769-6709
Mobile Homes & Pads McLeese Lake Estates MHP Large single & double wide manufactured home sites available. Quiet country living, with secure RV/storage area. Flexible site rules and low pad rent. 1(877)304-4644
MOBILE for rent, $650 & $750. Westside. NP. Call 250768-5080, 250-717-1033
Homes for Rent
1/2 - 4 acre serviced, fenced industrial lots for lease. Light, heavy or industrial use including auto wrecker & storage. 7000sq’ serviced coverall shelter for storage or workspace or build to suit. Westbank Industrial Park. 250-769-7424 900SF Warehouse/ Office w/600sf. mezzanine & 12’x20’ overhead door, incl. 10’x20’ fnc’d. area, $1000/mo.+tax. 250-258-6566 HWY 97 North, 1500-3300sq’ of ind. space & compound+ 1acre of industrial fenced yard. 250-765-3295, 250-860-5239
$1200/mo Aug 1. Rutland. Clean 3bd upper floor, Central. Mature couple. NS. Call 250575-4366 1bd House for rent, kitchen & 1bath. $450+utils. 250-8630507 2BD+1BD. for sale or rent w/bsmt, lrg deck, yard f,s, clse to DT,NP, ND Nparties, , ref’s DD, $1250 860-1038 Aug15. 2bdrm Kiliney Beach, Fintry area, 1bth,n/p n/party huge lot, $1050. Refs. 604-596-5645. 5 or 6 bdrm home, avail now. For rent or rent to own. Call 250-763-7196
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3BD+den 2bth upper floor. Rutland area. Deck, AC, dbl garage, 5appl etc. $1385+75% utils. Avail immed. Call 250486-6338 3 BDRM RANCHER ON ACREAGE, 1 BATH, WOOD STOVE, SHARED HYDRO, MINUTES FROM COW RIVER/TRIAL, 15 MINS TO DUNCAN. 250-7493188
4BD Glenrosa House. Aug 1st. $1600. Pet friendly, near schools. Call 780-913-8910 for appointment. $800. 2bd on farm, 8am help req. M,W,S,S. 250-764-1167 email: rent2290@shaw.ca FOR RENT: 2 BR house in Lake Country. Walking distance to bus, shopping, banking, school. Fridge, stove, washer-dryer, unfinished basement, attached garage. No smoking, no pets. $1100/mth plus utilities. References required. Email KDRWil@hotmail.com. INVESTMENT opportunity or House rental property. 2000 sqft split level.1/4 acre fenced yard. Attached garage. 3bdrm 2bath- up reno’d. Unfinished bsmt. View Little White Okanagan Park & Lake. Call Teri Mtn. Property & Development (250)-317-2917 LAKEVIEW Heights w/Lakeview.2bdrm Up 1bath sunroom Gas FP A/C Newly reno’d. 1bdrm Down 1bath elect FP all new appls. 2car garage. NoDogs. NS $1500+utils Avail now.For Details 250-769-1092 LRG, priv 3+bd, 4bth, Westside, exec view home plus strge, NS only. No pets. $1800. References required. 250-769-0269 Avail Aug 15 Lrg Spacious Home in quiet central neighborhood 4bd, 2 full baths, Lrg livingroom, family room, laundry, storage inside. + shed in backyard. Lots of parking. Minutes to school, bus, shopping & Greenway NS.NP $1250 + utils 861-4667
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Office/Retail HWY 97 North, 1800sq’ of retail, 1500-3300sq’ of indust. & compound. Rutland area. 2000sq’ Retail. 250-765-3295 or 250-860-5239
Recreation BEACH FRONT COTTAGES Mabel Lake Lumby end, RV stalls w/hook-up, boat launch, docks. Reserve 250-542-3276
Rooms for Rent
$199,900 Call to view 250-870-7072
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1-A Condo Winfield area, 2bdrm, 1.5 bath, 1025 sq/ft all furnishings & extras, with 5appl, exercise room,pool,hottub, dry sauna, next to lake, heated U/G parking, avail Sept 15- May 15. $1800 utilities: electrical bill only. Immediate viewings. N/S, N/P. 1 month DD. Perfect for student. 403803-2577
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250-763-7114
Apt/Condo for Rent
HWY Front avail at 1698 Ross Rd Ship/rec doors, prking C1 6500sq. ft. @ $12.00 per sq. ft. 250-769-6614 Warehouse/office 2400 sq.ft., 2-14’ overhead doors, 821 Fairweather Rd. $2000./mo triple net, fork lift avail. 250306-1936
Hear rippling sounds of Mission Creek. 1240 Creek St. (cul-de-sac) 1 neighbor, 3bd, 2.5bth, new flooring in upper living area, 2300sq’. Large cov’d deck, 5appl, AC, lrg yard/ garden/ fruit trees, ug sprinklers, 1 owner. $445,000. By appointment, 250-763-5217
Our classified ads are on the net! Check it out at www.bcclassified.com Westside area/Lkv Heights 20x40 inground salt water pool, solar heated Rancher w/ walkout bsmnt, on almost 1/2 acre, landscaped, ug sprinklers,
fruit trees, plenty of parking. Totally renovated w/island kitchen. 4bd, 2 full bths, central air, fireplace insert, great for entertaining. Must see. Offered at only $496,700 To view please call, 250-769-3670
DT.Quiet,furnished rms/suites. Mins to Safeway, bus, amens. WL net.cable WD. No.Alcohol ND. Fr. $475. 250-861-5757 ROOM for rent in condo, shared kitchen & bath. $500. No drugs/alcohol. Capri area, on bus route. 250-862-3530 MODERN Furn’d. bdrm. all cbl/utils. incl’d., $475mo. Call 250-317-2546
Seasonal Acommodation 1-Fantastic 4bdrm Silver Star Chalet
Superb fully furnished & equipped. Avail Now to Nov 2011. $350/week. ianaheath@yahoo.ca 1-664-491-3840 Silver Star house with 2 suites, until Dec1, 1-800-894-0554 www.silverstarskichalet.com
Storage LARGE Double Garage, secure, downtown, $325/mo. Aug 1. Call 250-215-1073
Suites, Lower 1300sq’ 2bd, 5appl, jetted tub, pool, utils, Sat TV, Lakeview Heights. NS, pets negot. Ref’s req’d. $1100. 250-769-7107 1BD bach suite, close to bus & shopping. NS, NP. Sngl wrking/stdnt pref., $550 incl utils. 250-864-7502
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2008 Nomad Trailer. 225 LT, air, awning, hard wall. 403391-6485 (in Vernon area)
$100 cash Paid for unwanted vehicles. Call Paul Haul (250)808-9593
Suites, Upper 1BD suite, all inclusive, $795. NP. View, all appls. Call 250768-5080, 250-717-1033 LARGE Clean 2 bdrm. 1 4 piece bth, 5 appls., patio/park., new reno’s. $1175 + DD. Aug 15 or Sept 1. 250-215-1073
2001 Yamaha Roadstar 1600, al custom, 250 rear tire, S & S carb, all billet chrome, raked, custom paint, Dakota digital speedo/tach, too much to list, over $30,000 spent, $12,900, 250-490-6046 $AVE. 2011 Electric Scooters $895 - $1295 Clearance kids ATV’s & Dune Buggies, $995-$1495 www.KDMSports.com 1-866-203-0906/250-863-1123
Recreational/Sale 1977 20’ Dodge Vanguard Motorhome $3500 250 462-9492
1994 29’ Corsair 5th wheel, 1-slide, F/S microwave, A/C, shower, 2 propane tanks, $8,500 obo. 250-306-1434 1997 Embassy Triple E, 29 ft + A overdrive. All new tires, backup camera, 4000 generator, 83,000 km, walk around qn. size bed. $20,000 obo. Call 250-869-1863 1999 19B Nash, fridge, stove, oven, microwave, sleeps 5, 4000lbs.Front double couch. stb/jacks, full rear bath. Exc cond. $9500. (250)545-5864
Want to Rent RENTAL ACCOMMODATION REQUIRED by responsible couple with new baby moving from Creston BC August 1st. Husband is taking the Heavy Duty Equipment Operators Course starting in mid August. Will consider small house, townhouse, apartment/condo etc. Excellent references Please Call 250-402-3116
Transportation
Aircraft Hangar for Rent at Vernon Regional Airport. Inquiries to: vernonhangar@hotmail.ca
Auto Accessories/Parts LYLE’S TOWING Free removal of unwanted vehicles. Pay up to $1000 for good vehicles. Lots of used parts for sale. 765-8537
9 1/2 FT Light Weight Camper w/ fridge, stove, furnace, flush toilet, TV antenna, awning, water tank w/ pump. Exc. Condition. $3600 obo. Cash or certified cheque. 250-7657958 BOLER 17’, excellent condition w/original papers, $7500. Call 250-860-5817 Class “C” Citation 26 ft 460 Ford- Duel fuel. gas /propane. very clean. Asking $6200 (250)470-9880 NASH 24’, 1997 very clean, family unit, st/jacks & hitch, Red $7500obo 250-545-0402
SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equipment. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288
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2003 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer, 175K exc.cond, custom wheels. $8900. 250-545-7659
2003 19’ Maxum Sport SR Only 100 hrs! 4.3 Litre 190 HP MercCruiser. Stored indoors every winter! Mint condition - absolutely like new! Includes sport graphics, snap-In carpet, AM/FM/CD stereo, depth finder, bimini, bow & cockpit canvas, and galvanized karavan trailer with disc brakes. Great family boat! Must be seen. Located at Mara, BC, 1 hr 15 mins from Kelowna! Private sale $17,500 no HST. Call 604-852-9898
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1992 Toyota Landcruiser. Reduced to $10,000 obo. Body in great shape, all wheel drive, all the time, seats seven, power steering and windows, sunroof. For pictures and information email kparnell@shaw.ca. 1993 Toyota 4Runner, V6, auto, 164k, 4 winter tires/rims. $4200. Serge, 250-763-7918
By virtue of the “Warehouseman’s Lien”, we will dispose of the following unit to recover the amount of indebtedness noted plus any additional cost of storage, seizure and sale. UNIT NO6 HOUSEBOAT WITH MOTOR TO VIEW HAPPY SHACKS STORAGE CENTRE 1660 CARY RD.
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FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN THE CLASSIFIEDS
Cars - Domestic 1991 Nissan Maxima, V6, 3L, fully loaded, $950 obo. Call 250-212-4205 1997 30th Anniversary Edition Camaro RS priced to sell. Features include a new (rebuilt) engine with 1,500 highway miles, 5 spd transmission, T-Top; Pioneer deck with Infinity speakers, new windshield, new battery, new power steering hose, new alternator (still in box) & cloth interior. $6,900 OBO; contact 250-470-8564 for any additional information or request a test drive.
1999 BIGFOOT 10.6 CAMPER * Awning * Skylight * Heated holding tanks * Double door fridge
2000 Chevy Tracker. 141,000 KM, 5 spd, AWD, New soft top... $5000 obo. Call Ron 250-878-7405
14,995
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2003 Monte Carlo Circle track race car, no engine, many extras $8,000Firm 250-549-7003
ASD 2002 DSA
2009 TRAVEL TRAILER FLAGSTAFF 25D
DS BUICK CENTURY SD
* Air conditioning * Exterior shower * Microwave * Two fantastic fans
V6 4 dr Sedan, low mileage, all options and very clean.
1998 SEABREEZE 31’ CLASS A MOTORHOME
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* Generator * Electric step * Air conditioning * Awning * Microwave * Tub & shower
ONLY $47.58 plus HST
22’ ADVENTURER CLASS C
250-763-7114
Cars - Sports & Imports
1999 Volvo S80, T6, 165K’s, leather, loaded, immaculate, winters/rims. $5000. 1-250546-6968 pictures available. 2001 Jetta TDI auto, 256k, black, w/spoiler, tinted rear windows, sunroof, great shape $8,450. obo 250-832-0411 2001 Subaru Outback, 150KM new winter tires, exc cond. $8,000. (250)503-1965 2006 Pontiac Solstice, 5spd, V6, leather int., fully loaded 4500km. Mint. $15,900. Call 250-860-2194
29,995
$ Stock #3156A
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1988 Suzuki Samurai. Very good cond. No rust. Soft top. 5spd (stnd), Locking hubs. $4500 obo. (250)838-6003
18,912
$ Stock #RV2473A
Ph 250-470-2413
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1997 BIGFOOT 9.6 CAMPER
* Exterior shower * Awning * 2 door fridge * Thermal pane windows
Stock #3166
Townhouses 2BDRM townhouse. Great location. Laurel Rd. Close to amenities and bus. Fridge, stove, w/d, balcony, big yard, free park. $950/mo. No pets. Call Gilles 250-470-0000
2009 COUGAR TRAILER 24 FT with 1 Slide Out . 1/2 ton Series Polar Pkg, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Oven, Stereo, TV, CD, Queen Size Island Bed, Electric Jack. Like new! Used 3 times. Estate Sale $18,900 Call (250)765-7478
1AA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Min $60 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 250-899-0460
1989Vanorama low mlg. seats 8, ext.cab, new tires, $7950 leather int. 762-0317. 6 rings 1994 Ford F150 4x4, auto, dual tanks, power windows, AC, tow pkg, maint records avail. Excellent cond., $3000 obo. 250-712-1629 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 HD ex cab, short box, 148K, loaded, ex cond. $9500. 250-308-2225
* Power windows & door locks * Awning, dash air, roof air
29,995
$ Stock #3162
14,995
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2006 OUTBACK 30RLS TRAVEL TRAILER
* Skylight * Awning * Stabilizer jacks * Hide-a-bed sofa * Superslide w slide topper
23,995
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Stock #3163
2007 TRIPLE E TOPAZ TRAILER * Air conditioning * Free standing table and chairs * Thermal pane windows * Awning * Slideout
29,995
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Stock #3158
2012 TANGO 170L TRAVEL TRAILER
* Stabilizer jacks * Heated holding tanks * Air conditioning * Skylight
23,507
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Stock #RV2590
www.rosmanrv.com 6395 Hwy 97N 250-545-2319 Vernon 1-800-811-8733
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Legal Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS. Re: Estate of Walter Frank Rozniak, also known as Walter Rozniak, also known as Wladyslaw Frank Rozniak formerly of 4195 Gellatly Road, West Kelowna, British Columbia. Creditors and other having claims against the estate of the above deceased are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executrix, at 3011665 Ellis Street, Kelowna, British Columbia V1Y 2B3, on or before August 12, 2011, after which date the Executrix will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it having regard to the claims of which the Executrix then has notice. Eva Wollin, Executrix. By PUSHOR MITCHELL LLP Lawyers. Attention: Joni Metherell. Telephone: (250)762-2108
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MUST SELL! REDUCED $50,000! Dynamic Lake & Mountain Views. Bright, spacious home w/ open plan design. Quiet Setting. MLS®10029742
Cute and bright starter home on large .26 acre lot with 34 x 16 detached garage w/220 power. Future Potential. NEW PRICE! MLS®10029058
NEW LISTING! Excellent opportunity to own your own home. Features 3 bdrms up with a full unfinished basement. Large, flat lot! MLS®10030992
170 MOYER RD
314-1962 ENTERPRISE
$548,900
$319,900
$315,500
$249,800
Wonderful 2 bdrm/2bath unit in Meadowbrook w/split bdrm design, new paint, laminate & gas f/p. Low strata fees. 19+. MLS®10019458
38-1999 HWY 97S OPEN HOUSE SUN 1- 3
Rebuilt in 1996. Spacious plan w/ skylights, ensuite, walk-in closet, family room, gas f/p & new roof. MLS®10029496
$99,600
246-2001 HWY 97S
34-1999 HWY 97S
383-550 YATES RD
1457 HIGHWAY 33 E
Spacious double wide
Affordable & clean 2 bedroom,
REDUCED! Immaculate rancher
Small acreage in S.E. Kelowna with huge detached shop, inground salt water pool. 10 minutes to town! Private, Peaceful Setting! MLS®10019970
$799,700
in family park w/bright
1 bath mobile home with open
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Sage Creek
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619 Boynton Pl. from $321,900 OPEN NOON TO 4PM, SAT & SUN or by appointment Call 250-868-6680 missiongroup.ca
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hot properties 518 Roanoke Avenue
• Kelowna North • House w/Carriage House • Built 1950 • 1951 sq. ft. • 6 beds • 4 baths Rare Find. Renovated to near new home with new Carriage home close to Knox Mountain park, beach and all amenities. Great for investment or home with mortgage helper. Currently rented for a total of $2,650 per month. MLS®10025310 $467,700 Dave Sutherland, Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty, 250-212-3979
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• Glenmore • Townhouse • Built 2003 • 1453 sq. ft. • 3 beds • 2 bath Wonderful Glenmore townhome, in a convenient central location, close to schools, shopping and amenities. 3 Beds, 2 full baths on 2 levels. Pets and families welcome, featuring a private deck and garage. MLS®10031771 $314,400 Jennifer Williamson, Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty, 250-870-8118
5337 Chute Lake Road
• Upper Mission • House • Built 2005 • 2962 sq. ft. • 4 beds • 4 baths Entertainers dream home. 2 bdrms up & 2 bdrms down with custom designed climate controlled wine cellar, Solid Bamboo kitchen cabinets with high end Viking 6 burner stove, Concrete Countertop & seamless stainless steel counter. MLS®10031283 $714,700 Darcy Nyrose, Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty, 250-575-1946
Friday, July 22, 2011 Capital News
showcase W OF PRIME INTEREST
The potential cost that comes with waiting for prices to drop There is considerable media hype these days about real estate prices being in a bubble, that prices will continue to be reduced. But recently, Benjamin Tal, deputy chief economist for CIBC, released a report that addressed the housing price numbers more realistically. Tal noted that while the average house price in Canada rose 8.6 per cent on a year-over-year basis in May, that number slows to 5.6 per cent if you take Vancouver out of the picture. Remove Vancouver and Toronto and the average price increase drops to 3.7 per cent. “As a result, while house prices are likely to adjust as interest rates eventually climb, the national pace of any correction is likely to be gradual,” Tal said in his report. To read Tal’s complete report assessment, see www. newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/July2011/07/c4007. html. So, for example, if you wait two years in anticipation of a further price drop in housing years in anticipation of a price drop: Here is a scenario based on the assumptions of: 1) $ 400,000 purchase price now 2) 5 per cent downpayment 3)10 per cent decrease in housing prices over the net two years 4) a rise of two per cent on a five-year fixed mortgage rate over the next two years…. 5) a five year fixed term rate of 3.64%
Buying today with a purchase price of $400,000 means a monthly payment of about $1,781 plus property taxes Compare that to waiting two years and that same house having a purchase price of $360,000. The monthly payment rises to $2,016 plus property taxes. And during that two year period, you have paid out $1,500 a month in rent for an equivalent property. At the end of five years, after calculating the outstanding mortgage balance for both the buy now and buy later scenarios, with the applicable property taxes and rent paid out thrown in the mix, you would be about $10,000 worse off by waiting. In this scenario comparison, another item to consider is qualifying for a mortgage, for when interest rates begin to rise, your payment will be higher even though you are borrowing less money. Your buying power decreases as rates increase. This is only a ‘what if’ scenario and by no means a guarantee of future prices or mortgage interest rates. Many factors can change where our economy may be in two years, but this is one example of where waiting may not be in your best financial interests. Something to think about. Of Prime Interest is contributed by mortgage brokers Arlyne Wilson (250-862-1818); Darwyn Sloat (250-718-4117); Trish Balaberde (250-470-8324); and Kristin Rosdal (250-878-3007). j
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1418-1875 Country Club Dr.
• University District • Apartment • Built in 2008 • 1085 sq. ft. • 2 beds • 2 baths Beautiful 2 bed, 2 bath condo; on the golf course overlooking the Ellison valley; best priced unit in the complex; won’t last long. MLS®10020579 $247,800 Mark Jontz, Royal LePage Kelowna, 250-860-1100
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Darcy Nyrose Licensed Realtor® Listing Specialist
Dave Sutherland Licensed Realtor® Buyer Specialist
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• North Glenmore • Townhouse Semi-Detached • Built 2007 • 2050 sq. ft. • 3 beds • 4 baths Bright, spacious 3 bdrm end unit townhome. Rich maple cabinets, SS appls, gas stove, f/p, full master ste, 4 baths, 3 levels w/ lge bayed out windows, A/C, huge basmt w/ familyrm, lge deck + patio. Walk to schools, shops, parks. MLS®10027666 $349,500 Colin Krieg, Re/MAX Kelowna, 250-868-8000
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Monashee Rise, the development is well on its way to being yet another sold out project. Meanwhile, the Mt. Baldy project on Dilworth Mountain won’t e a sellout, however, as it is the rental property of choice for young professionals and others looking for an apartment on Dilworth Mountain. The first building at Mt. Baldy is completed with rental oc-
cupants, while the second building, consisting of 930 sq.ft., two bedroom, two bathroom apartments is on schedule for a Sept. 1 completion. The apartments are available with a one-year lease and Ryder says the apartments are the right development for Dilworth Mountain. “Mt. Baldy makes it a lifecycle development for Dilworth Mountain. You can now at any stage of your life choose to live on Dilworth,” Ryder said.
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cards from the 1950s spelling “oy” and “your tonsils” add humor and a bold graphic touch to the sunny entryway. In the guest room, a pair of red Eames chairs and a vintage map of the U.S. add more bursts of colour. “Amy has an incredible eye. She is like the Terminator. She can go to a junkyard and zero in on a unique artwork, a doorknob,” Flender says. “She’s got the eye to find that one thing.”
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Other playful touches: a dining room table covered in canvas and finished in nail heads, and outside, a retractable awning that can provide shade for two dining room tables pushed together—another communal gathering place. The couple even considered a periscope. “I like the idea of it,” Lippman says thoughtfully, clearly not letting go of the concept. In son Haskell’s room, custom built double bunk beds are a playful nod to Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner, which passes by across the street. Like sleeper compartments on trains, each bunk comes with an electrical outlet and a reading light. “I liked the idea that you can close the curtains and read,” says Allen, who designed the bunks to accommodate friends of Haskell, 14. Both sets of bunk beds have trundles underneath, so the room actually can sleep six. The adjacent communal bathroom was designed with the YMCA in mind: double sinks, twin stall showers, plus direct access from the beach. A Allen created a pretty pale blue cast by pairing white tile from Ann Sacks with light blue grout. The rest of the house is furnished with simple slipcovered and upholstered furnishings and inexpensive IKEA accessories, accented by flea market finds that Lippman has collected over the years. In Haskell’s room, Japanese chairs bought off Craigslist are scattered around an Eames elliptical coffee table. Flash
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When Amy Lippman first called her architect about renovating a Carpinteria, Calif., beach house she had just bought, she tried to find humor in the design challenge ahead by asking: “Do you want to work on a Taco Bell?” The house wasn’t really a fast-food drivethru, of course, but a 1977 stucco box with unfortunate architectural flourishes. Lippman’s husband, Rodman Flender, thought she was nuts. After viewing the property for the first time, Los Angeles architect Rachel Allen had to agree with her client’s initial assessment. “It was one of the ugliest houses I’ve ever seen,” Allen says, recalling kitschy porthole windows and a “hideous” stucco job. But she also saw beyond the facade. “As an architect, I have a soft spot for helping out troubled properties,” Allen says. “The house was so bad, we actually got turned on by the challenge in making it sing.” The dark, somber “hobbit house with low ceilings” was worth the effort principally because of its location. For Lippman, a writer and producer for TV and film, and Flender, a filmmaker, the beach house was to be a family retreat —200 steps from a pristine stretch of Carpinteria State Beach and a 71minute drive from their house on the Westside of L.A. The couple chose to remodel the nearly 3,000square-foot home in two phases over four years. They began by tear-
ing out a strange mishmash of fences, installing a new perimeter and moving the garage to open up the yard. During the second phase, the house was gutted. On the first floor, the low ceiling was raised to make dark interiors open and airy. A stairway by the entry was moved to the rear of the house, so sunlight and ocean breezes could flow in through the front. Upstairs, where the stairwell used to be, Allen added a casual library for weekend guests. Because access to and from the beach was important, custom built aluminum doors that combine glass and screens were added to enhance the home’s breezy, indooroutdoor feel. Lippman says the home’s design sensibility was clear: “I wanted things to be weird and funny. Not sombre or grown up.” Client and architect incorporated traditional elements in unexpected ways. The home’s unconventional choices are immediately apparent as soon as one enters the house: The entire first floor is covered in pebble flooring, tiny sand-colored rocks sealed with resin. The family loves it because it hides dirt and sand and feels great on bare feet. “It essentially is the sand,” Flender says. Upstairs, an oversized clock and an anatomical sketch in the kitchen add to the sense of fun that permeates the getaway. In the living area, colourful thrift store paintings are arranged against museum-white walls.
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Monashee Rise on Dilworth Mountain is another proof of the demand for well designed, quality townhomes in Kelowna’s new home real estate market. The 24-townhome development has been selling steadily, as only 10 units are still up for sale. The project developer, Dilworth Homes, has the benefit of an amazing location to go along with their reputation for quality and value. “We are seeing a lot of empty nesters and downsizers at Monashee,” said Alan Ryder, with Dilworth Homes. “Many of our buyers already live on Dilworth Mountain and love it. The location is central to everything in the city. “People hold their head up high when they say they live in Dilworth Mountain Estates.” The starting price point for townhomes at Monashee Rise is $399,900, a starting mark that is considered to be
right for the current local economy. The homes will all be finished with considerable upgrades. Ryder says buyers will appreciate the close move-in dates, as all of the townhomes are scheduled for completion by the end of September. “If you want your own colour selections, you had better get in today,” added Ryder. Floor plans at Monashee Rise are derived from two main concepts, bungalows and 1.5 storey homes, with either three or four bedroom layouts, with a consistent open concept dining, living room and kitchen space.
The bungalows floor plan options include a main floor master bedroom with large ensuite bathroom and walk-in closets. Generous entries with closet space, main floor half bathroom, and large deck off of the living room make this an appealing choice particularly for empty nesters. The basement features two good sized bedrooms, a generous rec room, and a large designated storage room. The bungalows are up to 1327 of main floor living space and about 1200 square feet below depending on chosen options. The 1.5 storey floor
plan has two distinct choices, each with the master bedroom on the top floor, half storey.
The Kingston plan features a master bedroom with ensuite, plus a second bedroom upstairs.
The Falcon floor plan calls for a large, uniquely shaped exercise room off of the master bedroom for
a master suite that is almost 600 square feet. The main floor is devoted to the kitchen, dining and living rooms with very large entry ways and a powder room completing the common living areas. Downstairs are two more bedrooms, one of which has an optional sitting room. These town homes are nothing like the cramped English row home of popular imagination, instead home buyers will be enveloped in upwards of a 3,000 square feet of finished living space. The finishing specs on the town homes at Monashee Rise are consistent with the same detail and quality of all Dilworth homes. Nine-foot high ceilings balance the main floor spaces. The kitchens have impeccable detailing and the engineered silent floor system has a calming effect. With the full card of Dilworth features at See Options B23
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