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Buddy Tavares is hoping life will return to normal— and it all seems within the realm of possibility now that legal battles have been squared away and formal apologies issued. “I’m going back to Mexico…I’ll be back in six weeks,” the Kelowna man told a group of reporters outside the courthouse where a Crown prosecutor had just announced his office was dropping the charge of careless use of a firearm, due to insufficient evidence to get a guilty verdict. Tavares, who became a rallying point for an outcry against Mountie misconduct Jan. 7 after he was kicked in the face while submitting to arrest, conceded to a firearms ban for the next 18 months at the same sitting. It was the second dose of good news he received that day. Earlier in the morning B.C.’s top cop made the unusual move HOW MANY of flying into Kelowna to PEOPLE DOES meet with the 51-year-old (DEPUTY Tavares and apologize. COMMISSIONER) “I’m the commanding officer for B.C. At times FLY IN TO MEET? IT when there’s (an) inciWAS GOOD. dent of this serious nature, Buddy Tavares it demands attention from the very highest level,” said RCMP Deputy Commissioner Peter Hourihan. Tavares, who said the two sat down for a coffee, said he was satisfied with the meeting. “How many people does (deputy commissioner) fly in to meet?” he said. “It was good.” While the circumstances of the apology are unusual, so too has been the Tavares case in the way it captured the attention of the country. Video of Const. Geoff Mantler kicking him in the head while he was submitting to arrest went viral through YouTube, hours after the incident occurred. In no time a Facebook group was formed and thousands of Canadians weighed in on what transpired. Ensuing public outrage prompted two rallies that have dealt with the topic of police brutality. Tavares has been grateful for the video footage used in the public outcry as he believes “he wouldn’t have a hope” if the lens hadn’t panned his way. But he also pointed out that everything that’s hap-
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BUDDY TAVARES leaves the Kelowna courthouse Monday with his lawyer Clarke
Burnett following a hearing in which a charge of careless use of a firearm was dropped. That charge was the result of the original complaint followed up by Kelowna RCMP that led to his controversial arrest.
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One of the companies burned out following last summer’s massive Stewart Centre fire has filed court documents alleging negligence on the part of the fire department, but Kelowna’s fire chief says the allegation has “no merit.” The notice of civil claim was filed in Vancouver Supreme Court on behalf of Univar Canada against the City of Kelowna and members of the fire department, and has not yet been served on the city and its employees. On July 31, 2010, a fire broke out at the Stewart Centre strip mall on Kirschner Road which burned out seven businesses and send contaminants—chemicals stored at Univar’s shop—into storm drains before landing in Mill Creek and Okanagan Lake. Fire officials did contact the city to seal off the sewers and have the water used in the fire fight pumped out of the system to minimize contamSee LawsuitA17
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many signs hoisted by VIDEO VID ID DEO EO ON ONL ONLINE: NLLIN N INE: INE participants attending a www.kelownacapnews.com rally last Sunday to protest accusations of misconduct against Kelowna RCMP and how the followup investigations of those complaints are addressed. One of the speakers at the rally was Linda Bush, a Houston resident and the mother of Ian Bush, a 22-year-old who was shot in the head at the Houston RCMP detachment after being detained for having an open beer outside the local arena during a period intermission of a hockey game in October 2005.
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Protesters who gathered to speak out against police brutality last Sunday were rich in frustrations with the status quo, but relatively poor in numbers. Around 120 braved sub-zero temperatures to attend the event that was supposed to bring in five times that number to discuss the shortcomings, as well as the successes, of the RCMP. While some attended just to heckle the police, the event also acted as an opportunity to discuss their conduct and the tools to hold them accountable and everyone from those who claimed to be victims of mistreatment to others who shape policy weighed in on the problem. Mayor Sharon Shep-
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herd spoke to the crowd of just over one hundred, and pointed out city council will lobby for an RCMP civilian oversight
committee to review serious citizen complaints against members of the police force. It’s just one of many
measures another speaker, Linda Bush, said should be considered as institution is failing Canadians. The mother of Ian
Bush , the 22 year old who was shot in the back of the head at the RCMP detachment in Houston shortly after he was arrested for having an open beer at a hockey game in October 2005 , explained she had more than enough anger to tap in to when it comes to the RCMP. Her focus, however, is on enacting a shift in policy. “Not all police are bad, but the system needs to be changed,” she said,
adding that contrary to the investigation into her son’s death, Mounties have already moved away from investigating themselves when charges of misconduct come to the fore. But more reform is necessary. Now, she said, there needs to be focus on continual training of members, and whether the length of the RCMP contract is ideal. “We need to speak with federal politicians
and the province needs to know what we want,” she said. And, while Buddy Tavares’ struggles have been a good catalyst for public input, the issue is larger than him. It’s something Tavares confirmed as he pointed out that while he’s blessed to have the support of the community, it’s time to move on, and stop painting all police with the same brush. “They’ve got enough negative publicity,” he said of the RCMP. “You can’t let the actions of a few scar (the entire group).” As the event came to an end, organizer Darin Howard vowed to keep moving forward on measures to hold police accountable, saying he’s planning another rally for June. kmichaels@kelownacapnews.com
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Pretty in pink and smiling away, students from the crew responsible for an anti-bullying message at Springvalley Middle School look the picture of the fearless youngsters this week is meant to create. Wednesday, Feb. 23, marks Pink Shirt Day, an anti-bullying awareness day recognized nationally in a campaign spearheaded by the school system and the Boys & Girls Club of Canada. Pink Shirt Day is meant to reduce the incidents of bullying that make school a fearful place for some students by encouraging discussion about the topic, providing resources for parents and students, and generally raising awareness that bullying is not alright. Here in the Okanagan, activities have been underway for the past month to mark the day. “Some of our clubs have had RCMP officers visit to talk about bullying and how to prevent it‌And I know one of our clubs took a ‘no name calling’ pledge for all members, parents and staff,â€? said Okanagan
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SPRINGVALLEY Middle School students Cassidy Anderson (left), Kaila Dickeson, Austin Baird and Kelsey Munroe will help keep the smiles rolling this week as their school recognizes Pink Shirt Day. Boys & Girls Club marketing and fund development coordinator Erin Trifunov. Pink Shirt Day originated in Nova Scotia when a Grade 9 student new to Central Kings Rural High School was being bullied and harassed for showing up at school wearing a pink T-shirt. Fellow students David Shepherd and Travis Price purchased 50 pink T-shirts from a discount store and
enlisted fellow students to wear the shirts at school to support the student who was being bullied. Their actions caught the attention of national and international media and in the four years since, a campaign has been built around Pink Shirt Day (www.pinkshirtday.ca) that spans the continent. Trifunov said the Okanagan has only really participated in the event for the past couple of years,
but noted the message has caught on like wildfire with the posters and slogans and discussions, forming the backdrop for a year-round dialogue. In the last year, antibullying messages have been covered extensively in the news after a rash of child and youth suicides sparked outcry over the extent to which the bullying is affecting young peoples’ lives. jsmith@kelownacapnews.com
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NEWS ▼ INTL. MOTHER TONGUE DAY
Multitude of languages featured in commemorative UBCO video Jennifer Smith STAFF REPORTER
If it were not for the Bangladeshi community at UBCO, the Okanagan might never know what a rich diversity of languages are presently on the campus, weaving their way into the cultural fabric of Kelowna. This week, a group of students marked International Mother Language Day with a YouTube video of students speaking in their mother tongue (www.youtube.com/ watch?v=fLj1gz0VDSM). “I had no idea what this day was, but it was great for us to build a little involvement with the student community and create some awareness,” said Paola Benavides, a MexicanCanadian among the group of students tapped to created the video. International Mother Language Day is a global observance that was first declared by UNESCO in November 1999 and established in a United Nations resolution in 2008, during the International Year of Language. But the original date is ripped from the history of Pakistan and Bangladesh as it marks the date students, engaged in a protest as part of the Bengali Language Movement, were killed over the right to speak their own language. “Previously, when we were in Pakistan, they wanted only their language to be spoken,” explained Lukman Sarkar, a student from Bangladesh featured in the video. Sarkar said the day is very important for him because it celebrates the emancipation of his language from the ruling powers in Pakistan, which eventually led to the creation of his country. On March 21, 1948, then Governor General of Pakistan, Mohammed Ali Jinnah, declared Urdu—
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‘‘ I HAD NO IDEA WHAT THIS DAY WAS, BUT IT WAS GREAT FOR US TO BUILD A LITTLE INVOLVEMENT WITH THE STUDENT COMMUNITY AND CREATE SOME AWARENESS. Paola Benavides
The date is marked as Language Movement Day as the government eventually relented, saving Bengali. The protest is considered to have sown the seeds for the independence movement that created Bangladesh in 1971. For many Canadians, the entire ordeal is an obscure reference, but marking the occasion proved an excellent example of how students at UBCO can learn from one another’s cultures.
“I would never have known what it was if it weren’t for some students from Bangladesh,” admitted Teresa Flanagan, manager of international programs and services. After learning about the date, Flanagan suggested to a group of her international students that it might be an excellent way of showcasing their languages and cultures to the wider community. There is no count of the number of languages spoken on campus, but Flanagan does know that her 506 international students stem from more than 80 countries. She noted many of her students are multi-lingual, but she has no idea how many other landed immigrants and new Canadian citizens are on campus each day speaking untold additional mother languages. In the video, the students feature friends all speaking the same phrase in Bengali, Hungarian, Amharic, French, Cantonese, Swahili, Serbian, Mandarin, Spanish, Arabic, German, Tagalog and, in homage to their friends in Pakistan, Urdu. The mantra repeated throughout the clip is: “Many countries, lots of languages, one world. Happy International Mother Language Day.” The short clip points out there are 6,000 languages and dialects in the world, but 14 of them die each day. It is estimated that by 2030 only 3,000 languages will remain in the world. Students from six unique regions of the world helped with the production, including Stephanie Djedje from the Ivory Coast, Gina Gertsl from Austria/Hungary, Claire Gontard of France, Benavides of Canada and Mexico, Daniel Gonzalez of Mexico, Darby Milnar from Canada and Sarkar from Bangladesh. jsmith@kelownacapnews.com
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Don’t plan on packing away the mittens and toques just yet. The weather forecast is calling for chilly temperatures later this week that are expected to rival those frosty days already in the record books. Environment Canada meteorologist Doug Lundquist said the flurries we saw Tuesday due to an “Arctic pipeline” from Alaska and the Yukon will changed to higher winds from the north today, leading to wind chill and a high of -5 C.
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But count on the mercury dipping even lower later in the week. Lundquist said temperatures dropping to the minus low teens are expected at the Kelowna airport, and could possibly challenge the low temperature records set back in 1993. “It might be hard to break it, but we’ll approach it,” said Lundquist. On Feb. 24, 1993, the temperature plummeted down to -19.8 C, and rose a degree the following day. And while temperatures are expected to improve going into the weekend, with the mercury hovering around the freezing mark, expect lower than normal temperatures as we close out the month of February. “It’s going to remain this way for the next week or so,” said Lundquist. “Let’s not get out of the winter mode yet.” cwierda@kelownacapnews.com
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BUDDY TAVARES speaks with Kelowna Mayor Sharon Shepherd (right) at the Protest Against Police Brutality rally held last Sunday on the steps of the Kelowna courthouse on Water Street. now,” she said. “He just wants to have his life back…get back to playing the piano, and heal. (All the attention) makes the process harder.” Running concurrent to the charge that Tavares picked up after he was arrested for firing off rounds at the Harvest Golf Club, are concerns over Const. Geoff Mantler’s status. He’s been suspend-
ed with pay and an investigation by the Abbotsford police indicated charges should be brought forward. Crown is currently reviewing the file. Nor has any information revealed why Supt. Bill McKinnon said Tavares’ former criminal charge was related to a domestic violence situation. For that the B.C. Civil Liberties Association has
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• Police received 911 calls, from individuals yet to be identified, Jan. 7, claiming a former employee was firing off shots at the Harvest Golf Club. • When police arrived, Buddy Tavares had left and police caught up with him at KLO Road, near Pandosy Street. There he was asked to get out of the vehicle and get down on the ground. • While submitting to arrest, a local media camera rolled as Const. Geoff Mantler, with gun drawn, approached Tavares. • While Tavares was on his hands and knees, Mantler kicked him in the face. • Tavares was then taken into custody, and the RCMP pressed a charge of careless use of a firearm. He was kept in a Kelowna holding cell over the weekend, and by Monday evening he was released on a $4,900 surety and surprised to learn that his situation had made national news. • Questions over whether Tavares was supposed to be at the golf course, and even whether he fired a gun loomed over the situation through the month that followed. • Tavares worked at the golf course before a motorcycle accident last summer impaired his abilities. His duties included scaring away geese with a shotgun. On Jan. 7, however, police have contended he did not have permission to be at the club, let alone firing shots. • On Monday (when the charge was dropped), Tavares’ lawyer Clarke Burnett said it’s been confirmed that Tavares had been called in to complete some work, although whether it was to frighten geese remains to be seen. • Tavares himself pointed out that he was firing off “bird shot” on the course, but it was far from the clubhouse. • While circumstances didn’t lend themselves to a conviction, Burnett said police weren’t acting inappropriately by pursuing that avenue. “It’s clear that there was more to this story than initially believed,” he said.
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punk maestros The Saint James. Summerland said the shooting of Pressed involved areas of Kelowna, and gave the film commission experience with how to negotiate the civic permit process. He pointed out film studios in Vancouver are currently booked for up to three years, while Kelowna could draw more major productions if such a facility were built here. Summerland noted the independent film Tora, which addressed the internment of JapaneseCanadians during the Second World War, has served to promote the visual beauty of the Okanagan. “One of the biggest characters of this film is the region.” He pointed out the commission often shows Tora to people outside the area to market the Okanagan as a filming locale. Summerland added that because of the film stock it was shot on, Kodak is showing Tora internationally to promote the results of its particular brand of film. “It was a good year…There were some very excellent things that happened.”
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Citing a long list of film productions brought to the Okanagan Valley in the past year, the Okanagan Film Commission is asking regional governments to keep kicking in cash to help them promote the locale. Film commissioner Jon Summerland said the organization had a good year in 2010. The region drew several feature films to shoot in the area, with budgets under the million-dollar mark. Summerland noted the smaller films can net tax incentives and take advantage of local film crews. Shooting in a studio-built set is often too expensive for smaller productions, and they are drawn to the Okanagan to film outdoors. Shooting of The Big Year alone brought 280 people into the Okanagan to work, and hired 25 crew members and 35 talent locally. North, Central and South Okanagan economies all saw returns from the filming of Punksville, a feature around the live shows of
The list of short films, video features and commercials shot in the area last year rolls on. Summerland said applications for everything from zombie and vampire films to westerns have already come across the commission desk for 2011. The commission drew $110,000 in funding last year from the Regional District of Central Okanagan, and is asking for the same again in 2011. The organization estimated a return of more than $2.2 million into the Central Okanagan economy last year as a result of the filming brought to the region, from a Doc Walker music video and episodes of Dragon’s Den and Destination Truth to XWeighted and the feature Mortal Remains. The film commission is appealing to become a line item in the budgets of regional governments in the North, South and Central Okanagan as well as the KootenayBoundary region. The CORD 2011 budget will be finalized after public input on March 25.
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Lake Country 7-Eleven robbery suspect arrested A Kelowna teenager was expected to appear in court Monday after being arrested in connection with a robbery at a Lake Country convenience store over the weekend. Police say a lone male walked into the 7-Eleven on Highway 97 in Lake Country just before 3 a.m. on Sunday, produced a knife and demanded cash. Police say the young man was given an undisclosed amount of cash before leaving the store, and
the store clerk was unhurt in in the robbery. Officers, along with police service dog Talon were called in to search for the suspect, and Talon followed a track to a nearby home, where a young man was seen inside, said Const. Steve Holmes. The young man, a 16year-old Kelowna resident, was arrested on a proposed charge of robbery. Results of his court appearance were not known at press deadline.
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he federal Liberals plan to shoot down a crime bill proposed by the Conservatives that would include stiffer sentences for drug possession and could also require tens of millions, even billions of dollars, to build new prisons. The Liberals also worry that Bill S-10, which has been passed by the Senate and is now before the House of Commons, would unfairly target younger criminals, as it would carry the
same mandatory six-month sentence for possessing six marijuana plants as it would for having 200. “This bill isn’t tough on crime, it’s dumb on crime,” said Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff. “We’re all in favour of cracking down on serious criminals, but this bill doesn’t distinguish between massive grow-ops and a first-time offender with a small amount.” The Conservatives haven’t actually said how much it would
cost to implement the bill, or build new prisons, or where they would be constructed. But the bill is expected to put more people in jail, despite what health professionals say: there is no evidence that mandatory minimum sentences will reduce drug use or deter crime. A group of 400 leading physicians and scientists has issued a statement criticizing the legislation, claiming that it is not scientifically grounded and that research demonstrates it may
contribute to health and social harms. Crime rates in Canada have been declining in recent years, without such a bill. According to Health Canada, more than 40 per cent of Canadians have used marijuana. Nearly half the country has disregarded the law on marijuana use, so the Conservatives want to spend potentially billions of dollars locking up those who grow it. This is all really about is getting re-elected, not what makes sense.
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ove him or hate programs have CITY cial him, it’s hard to taken it on the chin CONFIDENTIAL and a few high-profile argue that Gordon Campbell has not conversions have seen had an impact on Britthe him publicly flipish Columbia. flop on issues. Of course, dependWhen he swept ing on where you stand Alistair to power in 2001, politically, that impact Waters his first move was to has been very good or make a massive tax very bad. But the reality cut. Politically popuis—as it always is in politics—the relar, it sent provincial revenues into a cord is not as good as he would have tailspin and can be seen 10 years latyou believe and not as bad as his deer as the beginning of the march to tractors say. B.C.’s biggest debt level ever. Economically, the province has During his time as premier, done well under his watch — at least Campbell also appeared to flip on his prior to the recent recession—but soview of native affairs. Going from the
only Canadian premier to ask the nonnative majority to vote on the future rights of the native minority in an illfated referendum, he became a champion of native affairs during the Kelowna Accord, which the federal Conservatives killed upon taking office in 2003. Campbell also swapped positions with his NDP opponents as he strove to become Canada’s “greenest” premier with the introduction of North America’s first carbon tax. In a headscratching move, the normally environmentally friendly NDP opposed the tax, saying it would be too costly for the economy. And then there was the HST.
When it was introduced, Campbell was unapologetic about the way it was brought about. But as public anger grew and with the success of the province’s first initiative to force a vote on the controversial tax, his tone changed. First he admitted it had not been introduced well and then the tax toppled him. A move he so vociferously defended forced him from office. This weekend, 10 years after he led the B.C. Liberals to their first of three successive election victories, Campbell will be replaced as both party leader and B.C. premier. He will leave office with the lowest approval
rating of any premier in B.C. history. Under his watch the province won the right to host, and staged, the 2010 Winter Olympics, lauded like EXPO ’86 as a milestone in international recognition for B.C. But thanks to the furor over the HST, the provincial government never really got to bask in the glory of the games or received credit for them. So, as Campbell exits the political stage, his legacy will be left for others to write, others who will no doubt argue the good and the bad. Alistair Waters is the Capital News’ assistant editor. awaters@kelownacapnews.com
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BC Liberals claw back disabled woman’s meagre financial allotment Open letter to MLA Norm Letnick: I am writing you, as my MLA, to ask you to comment on a situation that puzzles me exceedingly. I am a 61-year-old disabled woman, suffering from multiple chemical and food sensitivities, degenerative disc disease, and type 2 diabetes. My total income (and wealth) consists of a disability pension of $941.42 per month, which includes a (laughable) dietary allowance of $35 for a high-protein diet. In 2010, CPP provided me with $641.28 of this amount, while the province of B.C. provided the other $300.14. As of January 2011, CPP applied a costof-living increase of 1.7 per cent, or $10.90 (not nearly enough to cover the increasing
food prices, but at least it’s something). As of February, however, the province of B.C. has reduced its share to $289.24. Yes! The government of B.C. has, in effect, stolen from me the $10.90 cost-of-living increase given to me by CPP. And, I imagine, it probably does this every year. If the B.C. government reduces its share of the pension each year, then each year the pensioners’ income stays the same. It’s presently pushed us below subsistence level making people with disabilities unable to afford even the new glasses, the new winter boots or the proper nutrition they need. There is a considerable list of necessities that are not covered by your government, and if you would like to discuss them, please feel free to contact me at any time.
As recent statistics show, the city of Kelowna is the fourth costliest city in B.C. in which to live, and I defy you to live here on less than $1,000 a month. If what your government is doing isn’t theft, it must at least be an illicit transfer of federal funds. Mr. Letnick, can you please explain the reasoning behind this? How much is the government of B.C. benefiting from the monthly appropriation of funds from its poorest citizens? And what is my $10.90 being used for? Is it compensating for some corporate tax cuts? I would appreciate a response to this letter, justifying this unconscionable behaviour of the Liberal government of B.C. Dawn Goyeche, Kelowna
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No security for Kelowna mayor To the editor: After our Rally Against Police Brutality, where 100 people braved the cold to stand up for justice and our own mayor came out to talk about solutions, the RCMP dropped the ball. Before the rally I met with (city clerk) Stephen Fleming and Paul Driscoll of the RCMP. We had a lot of security concerns. Before the rally, myself, a member of the city, and Inspector Driscol were supposed to meet. They didn’t show up at
all. In fact, for an hour and a half I waited for some kind of sign from the police that they were serious about their involvement, but not once was I contacted. My personal safety was never a concern. The safety of our mayor was. As we marched at 12:30 to the courthouse to stage our rally, I walked around the boardwalk to see our mayor standing alone on the courthouse steps. Our mayor—with no security around her at all, standing on the steps
of the courthouse waiting for a group of irate citizens to come and voice their concerns. I know that Mayor Sharon Shepherd is a woman of substance—she was willing to stand up and talk solutions where other politicians wouldn’t. But when I walked up to the courthouse, and saw that our mayor was left standing alone, without any protection from the RCMP, I was deeply and completely offended. Darin Howard, Kelowna
Day can’t ‘phone in’ a massive town hall meeting To the editor: Can you believe the gall of Stockwell Day calling it a “town hall meeting?” (Capital News Feb. 18: Day to Reach Out and Touch Voters.) He really enjoys telling us about all the meetings he attends. If he really wants a
town hall meeting, he should rent a large hall and face his constituents and answer questions about what he is not doing. All you will get from this telephone fiasco are the usual canned answers. It really is sad that he and all the other politicians appear to think we
are stupid to swallow that nonsense. Save your breath folks, because you won’t get any straight answers. Calling as many as 40,000 people—really what a crock. D.F. Breen, Westbank
support their argument. The Canadian Economic Action Plan’s Report #6 states that corporate income tax cuts have a “limited impact” when compared to other measures such as investing in infrastructure, housing, or employment insurance. Given that Mr. Can-
nan’s party has already created the highest deficit this nation has ever seen, shouldn’t they give us some guarantee of positive results before they cut $3 billion from federal revenues? Curtis Sanderson, Kelowna
watching the APTN news which told of a Mountie who got burned himself trying to rescue somebody from a fire. As a senior living alone they give an excellent service to me by checking on me to see if I am OK. It has been said before they have a dangerous and thankless job to do. They are damned if they do and damned if they don’t. In the words of Gilbert and Sullivan: “A policeman’s lot is not a happy one.” It would be a sad day to see the Mounties go. M. J. Masson, Kelowna
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NEWS ▼ GARDENING
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t is that time of year when I see the signs up in front of the garden centres saying that spring bulbs have arrived. Of course, they don’t really mean bulbs because other than lilies, everything else is either a corm as in gladioli, a tuber as in begonia, a rhizome as in canna lily or a tuberous root which is what a dahlia is. But I guess it’s just as easy to call them all bulbs.
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bulbs early. They can be planted as soon as the ground can be dug. If you wait until April, chances are they will be past their best and even quite useless for any kind of showing. Now is the time as well to pick up a few begonia tubers and start them in potting soil on the windowsill. Do this and you will have an unbelievable show all summer long in
the shade garden along with the hostas and other woodland species. Dahlia roots and cannas can be started early (mid-March) in one gallon pots to get a jump on things. They can be put out on warm sunny days and brought in if frost is expected. A great trick with dahlias is to take a cutting of the new growth after it reaches about six inches. They root very easily and you can get more
bang for your buck. This also makes the parent plant much bushier. ••• As you read this column, I will be on a tour bus to Seattle loaded with my gardening friends as we all anticipate a wonderful trip to the North West Flower and Garden Show in Seattle. With over 120 seminars to choose from and over a dozen large landscape displays to offer ideas, I will come home
with lots to tell you over the next few weeks. ••• There are still a few seats available in my classes held at the UBCO campus: Pruning: Saturday, March 5, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Trees and Shrubs (woody ornamentals): Saturday, March 12 Plants and Flowers (herbaceous ornamentals): Saturday, March 19 Roses: Saturday, March 26 Home Landscape de-
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Move in the works to relocate popular farmers’ market Jennifer Smith STAFF REPORTER
The new president of the Kelowna Farmers’ and Crafters’ Market says a move is on the horizon. Tuesday afternoon, the newly elected president of the market’s board of directors, Bob Chisholm, confirmed the market is looking to move on from the parking lot across from Orchard Park Mall, beside the Central Oka-
nagan School District offices. “We are considering a move at some point,” said Chisholm, who is also the manager of Kaye’s Bees Apiary. “We’re really outgrowing the location. And we’re bright enough to realize Orchard Park may not be in the same position forever.” With the footprint of the mall continuing to expand, Chisholm confirmed the board of dir-
ectors realizes they will likely need to move. They have pegged two or three new locations as potential sites, though he could not say whether a rumoured move to either the UBCO or Okanagan College campuses were among the top picks. Moving the market location is serious business, he noted. A couple of years ago, the market tried a trial evening market down-
tion Centre. Within two to three weeks, Chisholm has noticed most of the customers return, but it takes them a bit to understand the market is still operating, he said. The farmers’ market belongs to the B.C. Association of Farmers’ Markets and uses its economic models to help estimate
town by The Sails and it “never really caught on,” he said. It takes significant time for a new market locale to get established, as evidenced by the number of people who are lost in the first few weeks of winter each year when the market moves indoors to the Parkinson Recrea-
the worth of their contributions. It’s estimated the market contributes $7 million to the local economy— an estimate based on the worth of the goods sold, factoring out tourist sales. There is no date set for a move, or even a firm timeline, but anyone wishing to follow the mar-
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Officials from Kelowna, Lake Country and the Okanagan Indian Band were supposed to meet at the end of the month to discuss all the hubbub around utilizing this city’s jail-zoned site, for an actual correctional facility. Turned out, however, that Mayor Sharon Shepherd’s request to schedule that meeting was largely for naught after Solicitor General Rich Coleman announced the old Hiram Walker site had been out of the running for some time. While the various officials intend to still convene, the agenda will likely be chock-full with less controversial matters. “Now we will be able to share what visions we have about our communities,” said Shepherd of the meeting that will be
held Feb. 28 at the Ramada Inn on Highway 97 in Kelowna. Although Kelowna is out of the running—choosing to not pursue another site—for the provincial jail, Okanagan communities south and north of this city are actively vying for the project to be built within their municipal boundaries. The Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen, Summerland council, and Penticton council seem to support the idea for the positive economic impact it will have, while the Penticton Indian band is waiting for more community feedback. And March 8 the Solicitor General will meet with community groups to identify which sites the province thinks are ideal for the 360 cell prison. The Village of Lumby is also pursuing the jail and will hold a referendum April 30 to gauge voters’ support.
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warmth and gratitude for the hospitality of this city. The Rotarians have received confirmation from the RCAF Snowbirds Aerobatic Team and the City of Kelowna that Aug. 1 will be the city’s inaugural air show, intended to be an annual event. This is a high profile community event that will both boost Rotary’s community image and serve as a fundraiser. Rotary has also just kicked off a Wellness Program on the first of February. Nine teams with more that 70 participants are counting steps to “travel” from Kelowna to New Orleans, the site of the 2011 Rotary International Convention. Important steps to becoming healthier. After being a Rotarian for36 years, I choose to reflect and ask myself the question of why I became a Rotarian? What was in the Rotary club that attracted my attention? With a full agenda, why would I take on anything further? However, I was impressed by the opening statements I read, known as the Four Way Test within Rotary. The four questions asked are:
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Albert Baldeo • Is it the truth? • Is it fair to all concerned? • Will it build good will and better friendship? • Will it be beneficial to all concerned? These questions touched the basic tenets of my Christian faith. I felt that here was an organization in which I would feel very comfortable, and for 36 years I still cherish the experience of being a Rotarian. As a Rotarian, I am not merely a member of a local luncheon club, as pleasant and important as that is, but rather I am part of a vast international fellowship of more that one million men and women in more than 165 countries. Since these are inevitably leading people in their communities, I am therefore, as a Rotarian, one in a large segment of the leaders of the world. As a Rotarian, I believe that we will lift our sights and see Rotary as
one of the most important influences at work in the world today with its motto: Service above Self. It transcends national boundaries, religion, politics and national outlook. Rotary has the potential for being perhaps a chief healing power in a shattered world community. I am happy to wear my Rotary pin on all occasions. I remember when I was the guest speaker at a Lion’s Convention, and even there (in the Lion’s Den), I chose to wear my Rotary pin. I was given some teasing and threats of being thrown to the Lions, but even in the face of the Lions, I was delighted to be identified as a Rotarian. The more Rotarians one knows, the more comprehensive one becomes. Rotary has meant much to me in getting to know people in various classifications (different professions) and being able to mingle and learn about different callings in life. It provides me with an opportunity to get out of the cloister of my own profession and touch base with a wide section of leaders in the community. This results in the richness of all Rotarians
Rotary is not a political organization, but Rotarians as individuals and citizens of nations, must accept the responsibility to use our influence to enrich this community. One of the highlights of Rotary is its youth exchange program. One of my daughters was involved in this program, and it changed her life. Shortly after graduation, she went to New Zealand for a year and came back a much richer person. Rotarians have accepted the challenge to eradicate polio from this world and have raised and invested millions of dollars into this program and the results are most encouraging. We are almost there. We are also involved in helping to eradicate AIDS. This is an awesome challenge and we ask for your prayers. If we really believe in service above self, Rotary could become the beacon of this decade. People will rally around the organization and Rotary will leave behind a better world. Rotary can do it. Rotary must do it. Reverend Albert Baldeo is a retired United Church minister.
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Wage package reviewed Councillor sticks up for RCMP
Kelowna city councillors will soon find out whether or not their wages are keeping pace with their counterparts in other communities. A five member citizen committee was approved by council Monday, consisting of Shelley Gilmour, Lori Dickson, Len Pelland, Bruce Stevenson and Lillian Moller. They’ll gather information on everything from benefits to wages and, in May, report back to council. From there wages may see an uptick, or as Coun. Robert Hobson pointed out, some downward momentum. Last time he had his wage analyzed as a member of the regional district, there was a decrease. While Coun. Andre Blanleil reiterated concerns about the appropriateness
of the review, given the current economy, he was reminded that the task force is merely coming back with a report and that doesn’t have to be acted upon. It’s for the sake of continuity.
Kathy Michaels STAFF REPORTER
Kelowna politicians praised local Mounties Monday, before signing off on a document that could amount to the implementation of a citizen-run body to investigate complaints of misconduct. “The timing (of this) is a bit awkward,” Coun. Andre Blanleil said, referring to the fact that the resolution being sent to the Southern Interior Local Government Association came on the heels of a police brutality protest held on Sunday (see story on A3). If the resolution is approved at the associationlevel, it will be forwarded to the Union of B.C. Municipalities annual conference, where local-level politicians lobby to impact provincial legislation and, in this case, to get a civilian oversight committee to oversee B.C.’s police forces. “I want everyone to be aware the RCMP dealt
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She came, she saw, and while she didn’t quite conquer, Kelowna’s Kim Williams walked away from the Dragons’ Den a winner. “I got what I wanted from them,” said the owner of Wild Kingdom, before the episode aired last week. She was looking for $100,000 for 40 per cent of her business to franchise. While she didn’t spark their interest, she has received inquiries from potential business suitors since.
Fast food heist goes awry Cheryl Wierda STAFF REPORTER
Two young men—including a former employee—remain in custody after a robbery at gunpoint at a fast food joint Friday night. Around 8:15 p.m. on Friday, two men wearing masks walked into the Taco Del Mar on Banks Road and displayed handguns to the two female staff members, said Const. Steve Holmes. “The suspects forced the employees to the ground and took an undisclosed amount of cash before fleeing the scene in a white Mazda sedan,” added Holmes. At one point in the heist, police say, one of the men allegedly “physically grabbed one of the employees and pushed her up against the wall.” Police say there were no customers in the restaurant at the time of the robbery, as it was around closing time. Within the hour of the robbery, police say they found the Mazda involved in the robbery in an underground parking lot at a condo in the 1000-block of Sunset Drive. “Two males were found still inside the vehicle and were arrested and taken into custody,” said Holmes, adding that one of the men lived in the building. “A search of the vehicle resulted in the location of two handguns, balaclavas and the cash that had been taken from the restaurant,” said Holmes. Officers also learned that one of the suspects, an 18-year-old, was a former employee of the restaurant, and that the two handguns were part of a cache of some 19 weapons that were believed to
be stolen from a secure storage locker sometime in January. Police were able to get search warrants and recover the rest of the guns, which had previously been properly registered, from two separate locations. Both the 18-year-old and the other suspect, aged 24, were held in custody over the weekend be-
fore their cases were in court Monday. Lawrence William Peter Federink, 18, and Brandon Tyler Woody, 24, are charged with using a firearm during an offence, wearing a disguise during the commission of an offence, and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. Federink also faces a charge of assault.
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RCMP have a difficult job and it’s too bad one person has tainted the whole crew. “I feel we should get behind our RCMP,” he said. “They do a great job.” The submission that prompted the testimonials read: “Let it be resolved that the province create a B.C. civilian oversight committee with a mandate to review citizen complaints of a serious nature against the RCMP/ police.” While bringing the resolution forward on the heels of a police protest could be interpreted as wholesale criticism of Supt. Bill McKinnon and his police force, Coun. Luke Stack pointed out that it’s just timely. “Many people are on the same page,” he said, adding that even McKin-
non favours an oversight committee. “It could benefit them and us, as a civilization.” Coun. Charlie Hodge added that this recent turn of events isn’t the first time that complaints against police have come to the fore, and their resolution merely mirrored public will. Concerns over the local police force aren’t new. Const. Mantler is the recipient of two complaints, one of them among the 22 made against Kelowna officers in 2010. Surrey RCMP have four times as many officers, and were the subject of 21 complaints. The Commission for Public Complaints Against the RCMP revealed recently that the a like-sized police force in Coquitlam had seven complaints.
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Stimulating Economic Growth in BC’s Small Scale Forestry Industry The Bridges Project is an initative supported by a group of partners working to create an interactive website that will connect buyers and sellers of forest products. If you are a buyer or seller of forest products we need to hear from you. This discussion will assist us in creating a concept for a robust and easy to use website that will help to create relationships that will stimulate new opportunities to develop local sustainable economic activities. For more information please contact Rhoni Whyard at rhoni@rwbusinesssolutions.com or 604-865-1612. Discussion Forum: Thursday, March 3, 6 - 9 PM The Cove Lakeside 4205 Gellatly Road Westbank, BC
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Wednesday, February 23, 2011
NEWS ▼ SPCA
Canine provides inspiration for fundraiser A fantastic evening is being planned all in memory of a long-time friend and companion. Chris Racette has a passion for animals and especially dogs. Growing up, Racette did not have a dog and did
not have the passion he has now for animals and their well-being. “Douglas was the first dog I ever had and she was given to me as a birthday present from my then wife,” explained Racette. Racette and Doug-
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to go to.” Racette called his veterinarian, who met him at the park. He held Douglas close and said his final goodbyes to his best friend of 13 years. Still mourning the death of Douglas, Racette decided to put his energies into something positive. He decided to hold an event in memory of Douglas to celebrate her life. “I wanted the proceeds to go to the B.C. SPCA to help many more animals in need,” said Racette. The event is set for Thursday, March 10, at the Kelowna Yacht Club. The wine reception will begin at 5 p.m. and feature wines from Desert Hills donated by Winemates. A buffet dinner prepared by executive chef Dean Hossack will follow at 6:30 p.m. and include a complimentary glass of Rollingdale wine. There will be a silent auction including night out packages, tickets to local events, wine packages, his and her packages and of course packages
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against the waste hauler, over and above any other required tipping fees. These surcharges are then passed along to the business owner. Waste reduction manager Peter Rotheisler said: “This open house is part of our ongoing initiative to help educate businesses about the various recycling options available to them, and the social, economic and environmental benefits of managing your waste responsibly. “The message we want to convey is be informed, know your waste, make a plan.” For a complete list of materials banned from burial at the landfill, and for more information on the commercial diversion program targeting mandatory recyclables, visit the website regionaldistrict. com/recycle, or call 250469-6250.
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NEWS ▼ STEWART CENTRE FIRE
Fire department blamed for chemical spill Lawsuit from A1 ination. But a sewer hookup described as illegal by local officials, allowed water to flow directly from the building into the sewer system unbeknownst to firefighters on scene, a report to council last summer indicates. However, in the court documents Univar—a wholesale chemical distribution company—alleges “negligence and breach of duty” by the fire department caused or contributed to the fire, ensuing contamination and Univar’s loss and damages. They claim the fire department failed to take all appropriate actions to suppress the fire before it had the opportunity to spread to the Univar building, where the fire department “knew or ought to have known the chemicals were stored” and failed to conduct regular and appropriate pre-fire tactical inspections. They further claim the department failed to contain or limit the discharge of chemicals, failed to ensure firefighters were properly trained in limiting the release of any con-
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THE CHARRED remains of the Stewart Centre strip mall on Kirschner Road in Kelowna that burned out seven
businesses and caused chemical contaminants from one of the businesses to be washed down into storm drains that emptied into Mill Creek and Okanagan Lake, resulting in a costly environment clean-up operation. taminants into the area, and failed to heed warnings of Univar’s personnel at the fire about the potential risks associated with the chemicals at the Univar building. When contacted by the Capital News, the fire
chief didn’t give the allegations any credence. “Our perspective would be there is no merit to this claim. This was a difficult industrial fire,” said Jeff Carlisle, who added firefighters tasked
with putting out the blaze “did the best they could.” Univar is seeking undisclosed damages and costs in the court action. It has been previously reported the fire caused losses to all seven busi-
nesses in the neighbourhood of $5 million and that Univar spent over $4 million on the spill cleanup. None of the allegations have yet been proven in court. cweirda@kelownacapnews.com
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The B.C. Arts Council board has approved $152,021 in provincial grants for four Kelowna arts groups. The grant recipients are: • Kelowna Museums Society—$62,000 for core annual support • Kelowna Art Gallery Association—$51,500 for core annual support • Arts Council of the Central Okanagan—$20,021 for core annual support • Okanagan Artists’ Alternative Association/Alternator Gallery—$18,500 for core annual support.
- Heard of the Titanic – about 1,200 dead? - Have you ever heard of the Wilhelm Gustloff, a German refugee ship torpedoed in the Baltic 66 years ago by the Soviets, killing nearly 9,300, including 5,000 children? - One of the greatest war crimes of WW II. Not a maritime disaster but cold blooded murder! KELOWNA: Saturday, February 26, 2011. Sandman Hotel (2130 Harvey Ave.) 2:00 p.m. $10 fee PENTICTON: Sunday, February 27, 2011. Sandman Hotel (939 Burnaby Ave., W.) 2:00 p.m. $10 fee
On the steeps balance against the outside ski comes from a strong turning effort with the lower body. If you’re too active with your shoulders, especially at the beginning of the turn, then you’re going to throw most of your weight onto your uphill or inside ski. Next time you’re in the steeps try this, as it’s been mentioned a good turning effort from the legs is the best way to start but when you finish see if you can end up with your chin over top of your downhill or outside foot. This will really help with edge grip and it will also make the start of the next turn a bit easier. A good way to feel this is to try it in a couple of stops first. For that pure carving feeling on the groomers you need to think like you’re riding a bike. If you’re headed down a hill on your bike and you want to make a turn at the bottom what would you do with the pedals? If you don’t want the inside one to hit the ground as you corner you’d lift it up and shift your weight to the one on the outside of the turn, right? Then if you wanted to make another turn in the other direction you’d shift the pedals the other way. Same sort of thing on skis, at the end of the turn try to feel like your inside ski is much lighter than the outside one, in between the turns the weight is pretty much equal on both feet then as you enter the next turn the weight shifts to the outside ski again. Get that happening with a bit of rhythm and you’ll be carving clean arcs in no time! So wherever you’re skiing balance on the outside ski is going to make things a lot easier. For help with this and a lot more come and see us at the Big White Ski & Board School, we’ll help you take your skiing to the next level!
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Restaurants asked to showcase their best The organizing committee for the 21st annual
Taste of Kelowna is calling for exhibitors to register for their annual event taking place March 27 at the Kelowna Curling Club. “This year we are pleased to offer our largest Taste of Kelowna event in our 21 year history. We will have over 45 exhibitors which will feature a great selection of food and beverage tastes from around the world,� said Dan Darragh, Okanagan branch chairman of the British Columbia Restaurant and Foodservices Association. Darragh noted the attendance for this year’s event is expected to surpass 4,000 people. This annual event offers a great afternoon for the entire family which will include food and beverage sampling, prize giveaways throughout the day, live entertainment and children’s activities. The deadline for earlybird pricing is Feb. 28. Space is limited so those interested in taking part this year should contact the event coordinator, Christina Ferreira at 250469-1958 or atinfo@impactevents.ca. “This event is our way of giving back to our community as we continue to make this a non-profit event with net proceeds supporting the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club and the YMCA-YWCA of the Central Okanagan.�
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Wednesday, February 23, 2011
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have read some news items recently related to the economic development strategies of young people and their attraction to the Okanagan Valley to enhance our economic picture. At the same time, there was a realization this valley hasn’t recovered yet from the economic downturn. That was coupled with mixed signals that continue to announce our vision for a beautiful future for the Okanagan, and yet the continued struggle with how to define the entrepreneurial spirit in our valley. Those thoughts brought me back to another favourite topic of mine—the meaning of entrepreneurial teams and their impact on our world. I bring back to you the old Chinese saying, “It is difficult to clap with one hand,” which appropriately opens our reflection on entrepreneurial teams. For the past 15 years, team entrepreneurship has received increased attention as new research suggests that fast growth firms are more likely to have been founded by entrepreneurial teams. Much of my own research over the years has supported the idea that the new venture creation process is quite often precipitated by a group of entrepreneurially-minded people rather than the individual zealot. So not mislead you, an entrepreneurial team may be defined as two or more individuals who jointly envisage an entrepreneurial opportunity, and thus consensually create a new venture in which they have a personal and financial interest. r After dabbling in this team thought model, I wanted to remind all of us of the importance and direct relevance of entrepreneurial leadership in this same context, and how important this ingredient is to creating the entrepreneurial mindset. For an entrepreneurial leader, building a great team is crucial to successful launch and growth of a new venture. Early stage teams without such substantive leadership never seem to have the complete recipe of skills need to take the perceived opportunity along its desired path. So, let’s get daring and get into some key questions and comments regarding the creation of the
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Joel Young entrepreneurial team. First, let’s identify the skills needed How do we find, attract and engage the best talent for our new venture? And critically perhaps, as the entrepreneurial leader how do we motivate, lead and retain the created team toward our version of successful victory? Entrepreneurial leaders are distinguished from other managers by their personal practices. Such practices I suggest to you fall into three categories: Setting the entrepreneurial work climate; orchestrating the venture opportunity seeking, and moving the new venture or ventures personally in a forward motion. Getting strategic in deciding what skills we need to make our dream venture become a reality is a great beginning to team creation. For example, what will make your new venture standout from the perceived competition? What capabilities will be crucial to your success? What skills must you have on your team to achieve your goals, to create value and protect that newly created value? More simple put, you need to design, through a great strategy, a targeted culture for the new venture, one that will make your prospective team members easily able to commit and dedicate themselves in seeing your dream become realizable. Let’s also delve a bit into getting tactical—yes, a big word that simply means to get your wonder team together and build a specification or a list of responsibilities for each key position in your new venture structure. Frankly speaking, assess how well the collective talent you have assembled matches up with what you will need to succeed in the early stages of your venture launch. Then, I would suggest that you strive to get the best. Depending on the stage of your venture and how much money you can and wish to spend, your approach to finding
the right team candidates may vary. You will need to be proactive and aggressive while you are evaluating a potential team membership, for it is your “dream machine” that you are creating. Appeal to your team candidates need to win and appeal to, not only their technical skills and experience, but their values and cultural beliefs as well. Two more ingredi-
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ents make up my recommended team “recipe.” Take a personal role in motivating and retaining this wonderful championship team you have created. That’s your job as the entrepreneurial leader in your new exciting venture creation. The way that you lead your team will be the most important factor. Share your vision and be open about the challenge. Share your entrepreneurial passion and demonstrate your determination. Much has been written the world over about passion reigning supreme over the venture process and success curve.
Teach and mentor, share your talents and perhaps most important of all—demonstrate humility. You will want to “hear” clearly and unmistakably what your new team may be telling you. Lastly, and a tough one to many of us serial entrepreneurs, is to get tough. Try your best to objectively evaluate each team member annually and update their list of responsibilities. Hold your people accountable where warranted. It’s really not that hard to know when you may need to change some element within your core team. But it is very hard to decide to actually do it. I have faced that decision during some of the periods of my entrepreneurial life, and the decision remained with me for a time on each occasion. Not enjoyable, but necessary, I can assure you. Please accept these words as an absolute reality as a new entrepreneur, you cannot nor will not please everyone, and if your new venture is changing rapidly, your needs may change just as rapidly So always make your need change with grace and support being forever true to yourself. Forgive yourself, people and move on to achieve your entrepreneurial dream. You will be amazed at the inner joy leading a successfully structured team brings to your life, those around you and your venture. Joel Young is an entrepreneurial leadership coach, educator and consultant and founder, Okanagan Valley Entrepreneurs Society. eagleyoung@shaw.ca
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arch 25 will mark 100 years since the infamous Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire galvanized a movement for social justice. To some, 100 years will seem like a long time but, to others, it may seem like time has barely passed. It was a Saturday afternoon in New York City, and hundreds of female garment workers prepared to head home at the end of their long workday. Some 146 of them
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The Triangle Shirtwaist Company occupied the top three floors of a 10-storey building and produced women’s blouses (which, at the time, were referred to as “shirtwaists” or “waists”). Many of the garment workers were teenaged (as young as 14), immigrant females earning less than $400 per year. The conditions in Triangle’s garment factory have been described as typical of the time. Regulation of workplace safety was virtually non-existent and the fac-
tory was an example of the pathetic conditions experienced by workers in the early 20th century. Some of the factory’s exits were apparently locked to protect against employee theft. Other doors only opened inwards, rendering them useless in the face of a panicked stampede. By all accounts, the deadly fire spread swiftly through the ninth floor. The workers’ escape was prevented by a stairwell engulfed in smoke and flame, by a locked
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ALTHOUGH NOT A TRAGEDY ON THE SCALE OF THE 1911 TRIANGLE FIRE, THE EVENTS AT KHAIRA’S WORKPLACE 100 YEARS LATER ARE A REMINDER THAT WORKPLACE SAFETY REMAINS A WORK IN PROGRESS.
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for 90 years as New York City’s worst example of mass workplace fatalities. It was eclipsed on Sept. 11, 2001. Thanks to the emergence of widespread occupational health and safety regulations and government enforcement, the chances of a repeat of this tragedy seem virtually non-existent today in North America. In British Columbia, however, a recent set of events seemed to set this province’s workplace health and safety record back decades. That story involved a tree-planting company, Khaira Enterprises Ltd. According to published reports, some 30 immigrant employees of Khaira had to be rescued from a remote forestry camp near Golden. The workers alleged they endured 15-hour work days, death threats and food shortages, and were forced by their employer to sleep in unventilated shipping containers. The Khaira employees alleged they were deprived of food, water and toilets and had not been paid for the brush-clearing work they performed. They also alleged they were subject to threats and racist comments. The working conditions have been described as slave-like. B.C.’s Minister of Labour Murray Coell stated, “The conditions described are completely unacceptable for employees.” Their employer was recently ordered by the B.C. Employment Standards Branch to pay some $228,000 in back wages j to these employees. Apparently, the employees are still waiting to receive their money. Although not a tragedy on the scale of the N 1911 Triangle fire, the events at Khaira’s workplace 100 years later are a reminder that workplace safety remains a work in progress. Robert Smithson is a labour and employment lawyer, and operates Smithson Employment Law in Kelowna. This subject matter is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended as legal advice. www.smithsonlaw.ca
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good way to get into the spring spirit is to visit the new location of Sun Country Furniture at 1602463 Highway 97 in the Kelowna Crossing shopping centre. Store owner Carol Dodge travels around the globe in search of the most skilled craftsmen and artisans to secure high quality and compelling outdoor furnishings available throughout Asia. This year’s collection features some extraordinary items such as eco-friendly pieces perfect for a green outdoor living experience. The store is chock-full of furniture made from driftwood, unique bar tables made with wood recycled from old ships, decorative items, artifacts, solarpowered outdoor umbrellas and the 2011 collection of the latest Sunbrella fabrics. Sun Country is truly an expert backyard outfitter. Call 250-860-9088; www.suncountryfurniture.com. CGA and CA Robert Ohlmann has returned to Kelowna to join Schneider Sample Certified General Accountants. The firm will now be known as Schneider Sample Ohlmann Certified General Accountants, located at 100-1449 St. Paul St. Well-known CGA Arnie Schneider and Patricia Sample started the practice of Schneider Sample in the same location in 2002. Robert and his family formerly owned and operated the Burger Baron restaurants. Call 250763-3066. TAC Mobility, a Western Canada leader in the wireless communications industry, has appoint-
ed well-known industry professional Jim Milne as senior vice-president and managing director. With his proven record of growth in the wireless communications industry, Milne will be responsible for strategic sales planning, budgeting, regional directors of sales and marketing, retail operations, product distribution, education and training. Three new regional directors of sales and marketing positions have also been created. Congratulations to Kelly Olson (Okanagan Valley), Angelo Perizzolo (Alberta) and Kari Searle (Lower Mainland). TAC Mobility now has 29 locations in Western Canada. Mort Downey is group vicepresident sales and service. Call TAC locally at 250-861-8848. Bob Chisholm, managing partner of Kaye’s Bee’s Apiary, has been elected president of the Kelowna Farmers and Crafters Market. The market operates outdoors on the corner of Springfield and Dilworth, Wednesdays and Saturdays from April to October, with a summertime Thursday night market as well. Winter markets from November to March operate on Saturdays out of the Parkinson Recreation Center. Bob Callioux is the market manager. Call 250-878-5029. Had the pleasure of dining at Bina’s Beijing Cooking House, 573 Lawrence Ave., owned and operated by Bina Qu and husband Dongmin Lai. The restaurant has a new chef, Wei Dong, who relocated from Beijing having formerly worked at the fivestar Beijing Sheraton Hotel. The restaurant serves authentic Beijing cuisine. Bina is warm and welcoming and proud of their delectable food, which is unique and different from ordinary Western Chinese food with phenomenal taste and presentation.
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CAROL DODGE, owner of the new Sun Country Furniture outdoor furnishings store in Kelowna, with store manager Ellen Zawisza (left) and Bonnie Robertson, sales. We tried the Shanghai Greens with Black Mushrooms, Fish King (fish filet in master chili sauce), Sizzling beef, Kung Pao Chicken (curd chicken, veggies, peanuts) and Curry Prawns. They offer an extensive menu, with dishes prepared from mild to spicy. The daily fresh lunch buffet is only $6.99 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. It would be a great place to grab a bite before the hockey games with excellent parking or going with a group so you can try a variety of dishes like we did. Call 250-762-7000. This year’s win is historic for the Thompson-Okanagan chapter of Advocis, the financial advisors association of Canada. In the nearly 100 years of competition, there has never been a “three-repeat” win, but our local Advocis chapter has done just that. Based on criteria including education, advocacy, membership growth
and professional practice, the Thompson-Okanagan chapter was presented with the Totem Pole Award for the third consecutive year. Lance Kayfish has been re-elected to a one year term as chair of the Okanagan College Board of Governors. He is a risk management expert for the City of Kelowna. Oscar nominees and celebrity VIPs will take home a little piece of B.C. at the 83rd annual Academy Awards. Kelowna-based Signature Woodcraft, owned by Jeff Greenup, specializing in high-quality custom woodwork, was invited to supply 100 gift sets for the famous red carpet style lounge VIP gift bag. The trendy package is given to celebrities visiting the lounge at the Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire Hotel before the Oscar ceremony. After close inspection of the invitation to become a sponsor and realizing it was genu-
ine, Greenup set to work conceiving and signing a unique three-piece set of custom wood products to send off to Hollywood. The 100 slender white boxes contained three unique engraved items— a bookmark, key chain and ruler in 1950s retrostyle graphics. Chef Perry Bentley, instructor of Okanagan College’s Culinary Arts Program, is the latest recipient of the Spirit of Kelowna Award for his ongoing promotion of culinary events in our community, his involvement with the Okanagan Chefs Association, and for his recent judging in the Canadian Culinary Championships. Open year-round, the Ousia Day Spa is located in The Borgata Lodge at the Okanagan Golf Club with a second location at Silver Star Ski Resort. Owner Sarah Failler has operated the business for 10 years and offers various types of massage, aes-
thetics energy balancing, fitness training and more recently specializing in inch loss treatments. She also offers The Eurowave instant specific inch loss system and the universal contour wrap using local and natural ingredients. Check out her great specials. Call 778-7535717;www.ousiadayspa.com. The Okanagan Business Students Association’s 32nd annual Business Banquet on March 24 at the Coast Capri, brings together key players from the business community, public life, academia and professional organizations. The keynote speakers of this high-profile event will be Chris Emery and Larry Finnson, the Canadian marketing powerhouses behind the Clodhoppers Candy success story and two of Canada’s greatest young entrepreneurs. I am delighted to be the honourary president of the OBSA for the next two
years. If you would like to sponsor the event (different levels available) contact Greg Krasichynski at 250-575-4916, 250762-6091or president@ topgraduates.ca. Keep tuned for more details. Total Office Business Furnishings at 420 Banks Rd., owned by Roy Collins, supplies mid to high-end environmentally friendly Canadian manufactured home office and commercial furniture for small, mid to large size private businesses, corporations or government institutions. Total Office offers several lines of systems furniture, mobile furniture, architectural wall systems, ergonomic seating, storage and filing, free standing case goods and ergonomic accessories. For the price conscious, the store also provides an array of pre-owned items such as desks, chairs, filing and partitions. Call 250-717-1626; www.totalofficebc.ca. The e-mail and website of Prestige Senior Services LLP, a new business owned and operated by partners Debbie Larry and Barb Montgomery, is prestigeseniorservicesbc@gmail.com and www.prestigeseniorservices.ca. Call 250-8638093. It was a delight to attend, as a guest speaker, the Kelowna Royal Purple Lodge 56’s 71st anniversary party. Visitors and members of the Royal Purple attended from Keremeos, Salmon Arm, Vernon, Okotoks, Alberta and Swan River, Sask. Along with an incredible potluck lunch, there was a silent auction and raffle draw. Chair officers are Vi Allardice (president) and Elaine Freeman (past-president) with officers Sandra Wardell, Rose Cross, Elsie Chahley, Sonja Rosco, Phyllis Mintram, Teresa Pugleise and historian See DeHart A27
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Purpleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 71st anniversary party by members (from left) Judy Keckalo, from Vernon; Ellen Hammer, Salmon Arm, Vi Allardice, Kelowna; and Rose Cross, Kelowna. ons Club Raffle of $200 was won by Vi Ferko. Her ticket will be re-entered into the draw for the grand prize of a GIO
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available from any Westbank Lions member. Call 250-768-2322. When was the last time you went dancing with your honey? BrainTrust Canada will host a fundraiser on Saturday, March 12, 8 p.m. at Mission Hall. A local band, Ethel, comprised of four regular guys who play covers of â&#x20AC;&#x2122;60s tunes. A reputable source tells me itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the best dance music ever. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also very neat that BrainTrust Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chief executive officer Doug Rankmore plays in the band. Tickets are only $20 with food and beverages available. For tickets call 250-7623233. Big thanks to both Amy Stetzl and Darcy Smith at Staples for their help and excellent customer service. Birthdays of the week: Anita Kinasewich (Feb. 23); Ben Bodnar (Feb. 23); Gerry Deshayes (Feb. 23); Terry Hynes (Feb. 24); Carol Lesiak (Feb. 24); Mike Sizeland (Feb. 25); Lizann Al-
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Just how tough are the UBC Okanagan Heat on their own court ? Visiting teams at this week’s BCCAA men’s and women’s volleyball championships might want to avoid looking at the numbers. The No. 1-ranked Heat men haven’t dropped a match on their home floor since Nov. 8, 2008, a span of 19 straight matches. The two-time national champion Heat women’s lack of charity to opposing teams goes back even further, not having lost at the Kelowna campus gym since Nov. 2007 when they were known as the Okanagan Lakers. Heat coach Greg Poitras looks for his men’s team to make the most of the partisan surroundings this week at provincials. “We have a pretty good record in our building, so it’s no secret how much we enjoy playing here,” said Poitras. “We usually hold our home court, even against the top teams, so it’s a good place for us. “We’re looking forward to putting on a show for the great fans we have,” he added,” and to keep the streak going.” By virtue of their first place finish in the BCCAA, the Heat men (131) have a first round bye on Thursday. On Friday,
they will battle either Vancouver Island University or College of the Rockies in the semifinals. The favoured UBCO women (13-1)—trying for a provincial threepeat—also have a bye into Friday’s semis where they will battle the winner of Thursday’s quarterfinal between Fraser Valley and Camosun. Even with all of their successes of the past two seasons, Heat coach Steve Manuel said his squad is as motivated as ever to add yet another B.C. title
to the school’s volleyball legacy. “We have seven returning players from last year’s nationals and four of them were here two years ago,” said Manuel. “Every one of them is hungry to do this again, and nothing less than winning provincials and nationals will satisfy them. “Our newer players are excited to be part of this, and they want to taste it, too,” he continued. “Every team is a little different each year, but this group’s will to win re-
BCCAA Schedule Championship games @ UBCO Thursday, Feb. 24 Women’s quarters 1 p.m. Capilano Blues vs. CBC Bearcats 6 p.m. Fraser Valley Cascades vs. Camosun Chargers Men’s quarters 3 p.m. CBC Bearcats vs. Fraser Valley Cascades 8 p.m. VIU Mariners vs. College of the Rockies Friday, Feb. 25 Women’s semis 1 p.m. VIU vs winner Capilano/CBC 6 p.m. UBC Okanagan vs winner Fraser Valley/ Camosun Men’s semis 3 p.m. Douglas Royals vs winner CBC/Fraser Valley 8 p.m. UBC Okanagan vs winner VIU/COTR Saturday, Feb. 26 1 p.m. Women’s bronze 3 p.m. Men’s bronze 6 p.m. Women’s gold 8 p.m. Men’s gold
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NATE SPEIJER (left to right), Chris Howe, Preston Tucker and the No. 1 ranked UBC Okanagan Heat will have their sights set on a BCCAA title this weekend in Kelowna.
mains the same.” Unlike the women, the men are still in search of their first national championship. That, in itself, said Poitras, is more than enough motivation for his Heat squad to take care of business this weekend. And while UBC Okanagan’s move into the CIS for next season continues to generate plenty of excitement on campus, Poitras said his team remains firmly focused on the task at hand. “We’re all naturally excited about that, but the (Canada West) situation is on the back burner right now,” said Poitras. “We haven’t been talking about next September at all. We’ve never won a national championship, so that’s what we’re focusing on. There’s a banner we want and there’s some work to do. The guys are pretty committed to what’s in front of us over the next few weeks.” The top two teams in each of the men’s and women’s BCCAA tournaments will qualify for the CCAA national championships next month. The men’s nationals are set for March 10 to 12 in Sherbrooke, Que. The women’s nationals will be contested at the same time in St. John, N.B. whenderson @kelownacapnews.com
Heat volleyball mainstays garner top Conference awards Preston Tucker, Caitlin Nyhus and Steve Manuel will each have a special piece of hardware to remember their final season in the BCCAA. The UBC Okanagan Heat volleyball threesome have been named winners of the conference’s major individual awards. Tucker, the fourth-year setter with the Heat, has been named the BCCAA
men’s player of the year. Nyhus, the Heat’s setter and the lone graduating member of the UBCO team, has been named the female player of the year. Women’s coach Steve Manuel has been recognized as the coach of the year for 2010-11 after leading the Heat to a 13-1 record. Manuel has won the award five times in his 10
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seasons on the job. The men’s team had three players named to the BCCAA first all-star squad: Preston Tucker, Greg Niemantsverdriet and Nate Speijer. Speijer and Niemantsverdriet finished second and third, respectively, in total points—blocks, kills and aces. Colten Litwin was named to the all-rookie
Combination
team. Caitlin Nyhus and Alex Basso were named to the women’s first allstar team, while Myrte Schon picked up second team recognition. Basso led the conference in kills this season with 3.65 per game. Emily Caroll and Chandler Proch were both named to the BCCAA’s all-rookie team.
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SCORECARD WESTERN HOCKEY LEAGUE
B.C. MAJOR MIDGET LEAGUE GP W L OTL Vancouver NW Giants 38 27 4 7 Cariboo Cougars 38 26 11 1 Valley West Hawks 37 23 7 7 Greater Vancouver 38 21 11 6 S. Island Thunderbirds 40 17 15 8 Vancouver NE Chiefs 38 16 15 7 North Island Silvertips 38 14 18 6 Okanagan Rockets 38 14 19 5 Fraser Valley Bruins 38 11 19 8 Kootenay Ice 37 8 23 6 Thompson Blazers 38 1 36 1
Excludes Tuesday
Western Conference 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
x *Portland Winterhawks *Kelowna Rockets x Spokane Chiefs Tri-City Americans Vancouver Giants Prince George Cougars Everett Silvertips Kamloops Blazers Chilliwack Bruins Seattle Thunderbirds
Eastern Conference 1 2 4 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
x *Saskatoon Blades x *Red Deer Rebels x Medicine Hat Tigers x Kootenay Ice Moose Jaw Warriors Edmonton Oil Kings Brandon Wheat Kings Prince Albert Raiders Lethbridge Hurricanes Swift Current Broncos Regina Pats Calgary Hitmen
GP 58 58 59 56 59 59 59 61 58 59
W 39 33 37 36 31 28 25 26 24 21
L 16 24 16 16 23 28 25 31 29 29
OTL 0 0 4 2 1 2 5 3 2 4
SL 3 1 2 2 4 1 4 1 3 5
PTS 81 67 80 76 67 59 59 56 53 51
GP 60 61 60 59 60 60 61 61 59 62 60 59
W 46 41 38 38 33 26 25 25 19 24 20 19
L 12 14 17 18 23 27 28 31 28 37 32 36
OTL 0 2 4 1 2 2 1 2 4 0 6 2
SL 2 4 1 2 2 5 7 3 8 1 2 2
PTS 94 88 81 79 70 59 58 55 50 49 48 42
Feb. 19-20 @ CNC Vancouver Northwest Giants Vancouver Northwest Giants
Elite Men
22 23 25 26
OTL 0 0 0 0 0 0
GF 218 165 182 140 97 112
GA 76 111 95 134 125 166
PIM 24 12 6 7 6 17
PTS 60 49 50 34 29 25
W 16 12 12 11 11 10
L 4 7 8 11 11 12
T 3 4 3 1 1 1
OTL 0 0 0 0 0 0
GF 140 125 98 107 116 129
GA 64 98 80 138 121 106
PIM 10 10 7 25 10 8
W 16 6 7 7 4
L 2 2 11 12 13
T 3 1 3 2 3
OTL 0 0 0 0 0
GF 161 62 119 105 95
GA 96 27 145 144 130
@ KOOTENAY @ MEDICINE HAT @ RED DEER @ CALGARY
W Roc Docettes 16 The Foxes 16 PMF Outlaws 16 Racers 14 Surge 14 Workout Junkies 10 Ok Hardwood 9 Rebels 8 Kelowna Thunder 5 Barracudas 3
L 3 5 6 7 8 9 14 12 17 19
T 4 2 1 2 1 4 0 3 1 1
OTL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
GF 153 145 146 117 141 110 82 87 70 73
GA 87 100 70 86 103 88 112 108 133 162
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GA 96 121 76 114 146 143v 148 141 145 173 265
W 19 16 16 11 9 8
Div. 2 Men
KELOWNA ROCKETS 2010-11 WHL SCHEDULE
GF 179 188 162 160 153 157 127 119 131 127 65
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* Division leaders x Clinched playoff spot
2 6
PTS 61 53 53 48 42 39 34 33 30 22 3
BCHL STANDINGS
Capri Valley Lanes YBC Bowling Leagues
Interior Division Final
GP 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60
Vernon Penticton Salmon Arm Westside Trail Merritt Quesnel Prince George
W 36 38 38 33 31 22 13 13
L 11 17 19 20 23 31 38 40
Feb. 13 Smurf division T 4 3 2 2 2 1 3 1
OTL 9 2 1 5 4 6 6 6
PTS 85 81 79 73 68 51 35 33
Girls Hi Single Hi Double Hi Average
Bowler of the week – Dillon Morningbird +49
Trail @ Westside Trail @ Westside Westside @ Trail Westside @ Trail Trail @ Westside Westside @ Trail Trail @ Westside
Bantam division Hi Single Kassidy Mitchell 159 Hi Triple Kassidy Mitchell 427 Hi Average Kassidy Mitchell 116
7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7 p.m.
Bowler of the week – Kassidy Mitchell +82 Junior division Hi Single Harli Loff Hi Triple Harli Loff Hi Average Harli Loff
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Kelowna Chiefs
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Tue, Feb. 15 Princeton Posse
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Kelowna Chiefs
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PTS 51 40 39 34 34 31
Thu, Feb. 17 Kelowna Chiefs
7
Princeton Posse
3
Hi Single Hi Triple Hi Average
Fri, Feb. 18 Kelowna Chiefs
6
Princeton Posse
7
Bowler of the week – Collin Kilmartin +7
Sat, Feb. 19 Princeton Posse
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PIM 0 0 0 1 0
PTS 51 19 24 23 15
Mon, Feb. 21 Kelowna Chiefs
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PIM 2 2 1 4 6 14 2 7 5 2
PTS 52 50 49 44 43 34 27 27 16 10
B.C. INTERCOLLEGIATE HOCKEY LEAGUE Thompson Rivers University Simon Fraser University Okanagan College University of Victoria Trinity Western University University of the Fraser Valley Selkirk College Friday, Feb. 25
GP 20 20 21 20 21 19 21
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Hi Single James Morningbird 176 Hi Triple James Morningbird 367 Hi Average James Morningbird 120
Kelowna Chiefs KIJHL Playoffs
Mon, Feb. 14 Princeton Posse
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Boys Hi Single Alexander Armeneau 134 Hi Double Alexander Armeneau 237 Hi Average AlexanderArmeneau 120
BCHL PLAYOFFS Game 1: Feb.25 Game 2: Feb.26 Game 3: Feb.28 Game 4: Mar.1 Game 5: Mar.3* Game 6: Mar.4* Game 7: Mar.5* * If Necessary
Bridey Littlejohn 137 Bridey Littlejohn 235 Danica Wilson 106
W 16 14 13 12 9 1 2
L 3 4 7 7 11 16 19
T 1 2 1 1 1 2 0
PTS 33 30 27 25 19 4 4
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Okanagan College
237 617 175
Alex Kilmartin 210 Devin Wapen 553 Brandon Belbin 184
Senior division Hi Single Alex Hoce 137 Hi Triple Alex Hoce 343 Hi Average Brandon Howe 195
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▼ COLLEGIATE BASKETBALL
Heat closes out regular season with home sweeps UBC Okanagan celebrated veteran Jenna Kantz’s final home games in Heat colours with a sweep of Quest in BCCAA women’s basketball action.
The graduating guard paced the Heat to a 7671 victory Friday as Kantz connected for 27 points, four rebounds, six assists and five steals. Player of the game
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tz put the finishing touches on her home court career with 19 points, five rebounds, six assists and player of the game honours as UBCO rolled to a 78-56 win. Madison Kaneda had 22 points and 13 boards. In a special post game ceremony, Heat coach Heather Semeniuk and athletic director Rob Johnson honoured an emotional Kantz, who closed out her regular season career as the program’s all-time
ished the season with three straight wins to finish third in the BCCAA. The defending champs will take on the sixthplace Langara Falcons in the opening round of the provincials March 3 at Columbia Bible College in Abbotsford. Capilano and VIU will have first round byes. Jenna Kantz leading scorer with 862 points. The Heat (13-5) fin-
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right foot after sweeping a pair of games from the Quest Kermodes. On Friday at the Kelowna campus, the Heat ended a three-game BCCAA slide with an 8272 verdict. Player of the game Dan Briscoe struck for 16 points, Steve Morrison had 14 points and 11 boards, while Alex Roth scored 13 points with 10 rebounds. On Saturday, player of the game Connor McCormack bagged 15 points and seven rebounds in a convincing 88-52 victory. Mack Roth scored 14 points, with Alex Roth adding 13 points and five rebounds. The Heat used all 12 players in the win with their starters seeing the least action. “We had great contributions from everybody on the bench,” said Mack Roth. The Heat (12-6) finished fourth in the BCCAA and will battle Douglas College in the quarterfinal round of the provincials March 3 in Abbotsford. VIU and UNBC will have first round byes.
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SPORTS ▼ WHL
Well-travelled Stebner fits with Rockets Warren Henderson STAFF REPORTER
While no such records are kept, Zak Stebner just might be major junior hockey’s active leader for the largest number of friends on Facebook. Now with his sixth team in the span of five seasons, the 6-foot-3 205 pound Kelowna Rockets defenceman has accumulated a vast collection of acquaintances like few others. “My friend total (on Facebook) is way up there, maybe in the thousands,” said Stebner said with a laugh. “Just about every game I play, I get to see someone I know well, somebody I played with at one time. I’ve got a lot of
friends in the league, and I’ve lived all across Western Canada and in the States. That’s one of the cool things about being traded as much as I have.” Stebner was traded for the fifth—and final—time in his WHL career in December when the Rockets acquired the rugged Saskatoon native from the Tri-City Americans for a pair of draft picks. Other stops along the way have come in Red Deer, Prince Albert, Kamloops and Calgary. While being traded an average of once a season isn’t an ideal scenario for any player, Stebner prefers to put only a positive spin on his own situation. “Obviously it’s something I can’t control, so
I’ve always tried to roll with the punches and make the best of it each time,” said Stebner, 20, who had six goals and six assists in his first 30 games. “I’ve met a lot of great people along the way, and it’s been a pleasure to play in this league. You get to see all the different systems teams use, play for different coaches…it’s an interesting way to see the league. I actually wouldn’t change any of it.” At least one benefit to all the moving has been Stebner’s ability to adapt relatively quickly to new situations. After a somewhat tentative start upon arriving in Kelowna, Rockets assistant coach Dan Lam-
bert said Stebner has fit in well with his new team, on and off the ice. “He can eat up a lot of minutes for you, he has good size and a good shot,” said Lambert. “He scored a few goals for us lately and I feel like he’s really starting to show the kind of game he can play. When he’s playing at the top of game, there aren’t many guys better. “He’s also a very positive guy, he likes to have fun and he fits in well,” added Lambert. “When you play for six teams you learn how to adapt.” As for Stebner’s take on his sixth and final WHL team, the veteran blue liner couldn’t have picked a much better place to close out his days
in junior. “I like the way the team treats its players, there are a lot of perks to playing here, and our fans are great,” said Stebner. “This is a really good team, too, we’ve showed when we play our game, we can beat anybody. We’ve beaten all the top teams in the league, so there’s no reason we can’t have a good playoff run if we play like we can. It’s exciting to be here…I feel like I ended up in the right place.”
ROCKET SHOTS…
MARISSA BAECKER/CONTRIBUTOR
The Rockets continue their eastern road trip Wednesday night in Medicine Hat against the Tigers…Kelowna will play in Red Deer Friday, in Calgary Sunday and in
THE KELOWNA ROCKETS are Zak Stebner’s sixth Western Hockey League team. Kamloops next Wednesday…The Rockets next home action is Friday, March 4 against Chilli-
wack. whenderson @kelownacapnews.com
▼ BCHL
Warriors get ‘favourite’ tag heading into 1st round playoffs Kevin Parnell STAFF REPORTER
The numbers all favour the Westside Warriors heading into its B.C. Hockey League first round playoff series with the Trail Smoke Eaters Friday. And while the numbers don’t mean much heading into the playoffs, they certainly tag the Warriors as favourites with the Warriors and Smoke Eaters kicking off their bestof-seven opening round kplayoff series Friday night at Royal LePage Place. The Warriors were a perfect 6-0 against Trail this season and are playing their best hockey of fthe year heading into the second season after a 7-10-1 record in February. The Smoke Eaters on the other hand limped into the second season winning just once in the
month of February. Still Warriors coach Darren Yopyk knows the games are played on the ice, not in the record books. “We’re confident for sure but it’s a whole new season,” said Yopyk. “I know they are a confident group, they’ve had a pretty good year and they have a veteran group. They want nothing more than to knock us off.” This season will mark the third straight year the Warriors and Smoke Eaters have met in the first round of the BCHL playoffs with Westside ousting Trail in both of those series. The Warriors passed Trail in the final weeks of the regular season to earn home ice advantage in the first round. Westside is an impressive 20-8-0-2 at Royal LePage Place this season.
The Warriors and Smoke Eaters will play Friday and Saturday nights at Royal LePage Place before the series shifts to Trail for games three and four next Monday and Tuesday in Trail.
WARRIORS RAP…
ANDY HOLMES/CONTRIBUTOR
TRAVIS BLANLEIL (right) and the Westside Warriors will battle Jordan Bauer and the Trail Smoke Eaters in the opening round of the BCHL playoffs beginning Friday at Royal LePage Place. “It’s a brand new season and none of that mat-
ters,” said Yopyk. “I tell our guys that you are guar-
anteed four games and you’re playing to guar-
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Bantams earn their way As the host team, the Kelowna Fripp Warehousing Rockets already
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pionship. But the Rockets werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t satisfied with simply getting in through the back door. Kelowna officically earned its way to provincials by winning the Okanagan Mainline bantam girls title Saturday at Memorial Arena with a 4-0 win over the Kamloops Blazers. The Rockets won the best-of-three final series two games to none. Taylor Whiteside opened the scoring in the first period with assists going to Stephanie Strymecki and Selina Carolei. In the second period, Kelowna padded its lead when Kennedy Kneller scored from Navomi Yamaoka. Later in the second, Kneller set up Tina Stuart for a 3-0 lead. In the third, the Rockets added some insurance as Whiteside scored her second of the game off a shot by Hannah Koch. Kellie Montgomery picked up the shutout. The Rockets will play host to the B.C. championship March 20 to 25.
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KELOWNA bantam girls tier 1 player Lauren Carson battles a Kamloops opponent in Game 2 of the Okanagan Mainline final series Saturday at Memorial Arena. The Rockets won 4-0 to clinch the league championship.
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the Vancouver Northwest Giants in BCMML action over the weekend at CNC as they were officially eliminated from post-season contention. At the same time, the Vancouver Northeast Chiefs were clinching sixth place with two wins over the Thompson Blazers, officially leaving Okanagan on the outside looking in. On Saturday, Jordan Burns and Mitchell Cook scored as the Rockets and Giants tied 2-2. The Rockets held Giants sniper and league-leading scorer Alex Kerfoot to just one assist. However, Kerfoot erupted on Sunday with a goal and three assists in a 6-4 Giants win. Kerfoot surpassed Jordan Wealâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s single season record point total in the process and now has 104 points on the season. Alex Gillies scored his team-leading 17th goal of the season for the Rockets. Jedd Soleway, T.J. Dumonceaux and Josh Ellis rounded out Kelownaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s scoring. Okanagan (14-19-5) will close out the 2010-11 season this weekend on the road against the Fraser Valley Bruins.
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SPORTS ▼ MINOR HOCKEY
Kelowna Kamloops fight it out It will be a Kelowna-Kamloops showdown for the right to play in the bantam Tier 1 boys hockey provincials. The Kelowna Paragon Pharmacy Rockets defeated West Kelowna in two straight games while Kamloops ousted Vernon in two straight to set up the match-up between the rivals for the right to go to provincials. Kelowna got two goals from Gen Bryshun on Saturday en route to a 6-3 win over West Kelowna and a two games to nothing series win. Other goal scorers were Carter Hikichi, Bran-
don Barnes, Anthony Ormiston and Murray Gaffney while Sam Bobyn earned the win in net. Kelowna opened the series with a 5-2 win over the Warriors the week before. After Vernon ousted Penticton in the opening round, the Vipers were no match for Kamloops as the Blazers pounded Vernon 9-1 and 10-2. No games are yet scheduled between Kelowna and Kamloops but the series is expected to begin this weekend. ••• Overtime is turning out to be Lake Country
time in the bantam Tier 3 playoffs. Winfield’s bantam Tier 3 team defeated South Okanagan 4-3 in overtime on Sunday to advance to the final of the Tier 3 playoffs. South Okanagan had won the first game of the series before Winfield won two straight on the weekend, winning 2-1 in Winfield on Saturday before the overtime heroics on Sunday. It was the second overtime victory for Winfield who earlier defeated Kelowna in the playoffs. Winfield will now play the winner of Revelstoke and Merritt for the bantam
Tier 3 championship. ••• Kelowna’s midget Tier 1 team will begin the final series of its OMAHA playoffs this Friday night, hosting Vernon in a best of three series. Vernon defeated Kamloops two games to nothing while Kelowna had a bye into the final thanks to a 14-3-3 regular season record. Kelowna and Vernon will play at 7:15 p.m. at Memorial Arena in Kelowna before games two and three take place the following weekend.
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KELOWNA bantam tier 1 Rockets Landon Horne (left) and Dustin Kostiuk keep an eye on the puck as Westside’s Tyler Barrett falls to the ice in Okanagan Mainline playoff action Saturday at Jim Lind Arena.
Kelowna players help Team B.C. to Winter Games gold A quartet of local players helped Team B.C. to a gold medal in boys hockey at the Canada Winter Games. West Kelowna’s Jackson Whistle and Luke Harrison, and Kelowna’s Ayrton Nikkel and Brennan Clark were part of B.C.’s 7-4 win over Quebec in the gold medal game Friday in Halifax. Whistle, who plays for the Pursuit of Excellence program based in Winfield, was solid in goal in the championship game. Nikkel, a defenceman, and Clark, a forward, also
play with POE. Harrison, a forward, is a member of the Okanagan Rockets of the B.C. Major Midget League. Team B.C. started slowly, posting a 1-2 record in preliminary pool play. But in the quarterfinals, B.C. beat Manitoba 4-2, then downed Ontario 5-2 in the semifinal round.
SPEEDSKATING
Kelowna’s Ali Banwell helped B.C. to a gold medal in speedskating competition in Halifax. Banwell, 17, joined two
Kamloops skaters and one from Prince George to take first place in the long track female pursuit. Banwell was also fifth in the 500, sixth in the 100, seventh in the 1000 and eighth in the 1,500. Kelowna’s Jesse Keca won a silver medal as a member of B.C.’s 3000m female relay team. Keca was also sixth in the 1000 and super 1500, and seventh in the 1500.
Aleksic played in Carter’s place.
SENIOR CURLING
Kelowna’s Gary Gelowitz is part of the eight-rink field this week at the Tim Hortons B.C. senior men’s curling championship in Kamloops. Joining him on the local team are third Rob Koffski, second Brent Giles and lead Larry Kozachenko. Competition began Tuesday with two draws, but scores were not available at press time. On Wednesday, the Gelowitz foursome will face Richmond’s Sandy Greig and John Shephard from Williams Lake. Included in the field is former Canadian and world men’s champ Greg MacAulay.
Gelowitz will battle MacAulay Thursday at noon. Rounding out the list of teams is Trail’s Rob Ferguson, Wayne Harris from Comox, Castlegar’s Myron Nichol, and Dean Thulin of Campbell River. Three teams make the playoffs with the final set for Friday night. The B.C. final goes Saturday at 2 p.m. The winner will represent the province at the Canadian senior men’s curling championship March 19 to 26 in Digby, N.S. Meanwhile, the B.C. senior women’s championship is running in conjunction with the men’s tournament this week in Kamloops. Carrying the Okanagan’s hopes is Vernon’s Sherry Heath.
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Kelowna’s Kelly Scott will take on Prince Edward Island and the Territories on Wednesday at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts national women’s curling championship in Charlottetown. The Scott rink played Quebec on Tuesday morning, but a score wasn’t available at press time. In Tuesday’s morning draw, Team Canada’s Jennifer Jones defeated Scott 10-2 to drop the B.C. champs to 2-4 for the event. Scott, Jeanna Schraeder, Sasha Cartfer and Jacquie Armstrong opened the Scotties with two wins, but then lost four in a row. Carter, who is expecting her first child in mid-April, sat out Monday’s game against Nova Scotia. Alternate Shannon
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Contribute by Practicality runs through Gordon’s veins joining Festivals Kelowna board ▼ LOCAL SINGER/SONGWRITER
Jennifer Smith STAFF REPORTER
As a licensed practical nurse, one might imagine the only thing Aaron Gordon would know about “buzz” comes from the device patients use to call for his help. But this is one practical LPN whose sights Are always set a couple of paces ahead. “I was going to say it’s my day job, but it’s actually my night job,” joked the young musician, describing how he went into the LPN course from high school and took a job working nights in hopes it would fund his music career. Establishing himself in nursing is only the first step in a vision he’s crossing his fingers will one day pay him to travel the world. As an initial step, this week he launched his debut CD with a listening party, held Tuesday, Feb. 22 at Shar Skincare & Rouge, designed to butter-up media types and shmooze with local industry reps. “We’re going to pretty much push the Okanagan really hard, then in the fall
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AARON GORDON’S debut album, Blush, will be available on iTunes March 22. He’s performing at the Bike Shop in Kelowna on March 12. I’ll do a solo tour across Canada from Toronto to B.C.,” said Gordon. Having a little money to put toward the project has been a definite asset. Gordon has already
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Together they produce a “feel-good, pop, folk, acoustic” sound with a marketable polish that belies the songwriter’s 21 years. Gordon started writ-
ing music at just 13 years of age, using a love for drums and guitar to provide the backbone for a heart full of things to say. With a strong musical background in hand, he’s now clearly turned his attention to the business side of professional music, saying he got the idea for the listening party after seeing how it helped other musicians get their music on local radio rotation. That said, he isn’t throwing all of his eggs in one basket either, relying on marketing prowess. This past September he took first place at The Interior Provincial Exhibition Youth Talent Contest performing his original composition, Blush. The win allowed him to enter the Canadian Youth Talent Competition representing the IPE to build his name nationally—he was a finalist. The album, Blush, will be available on iTunes as of March 22 and Gordon will be performing at the Bike Shop March 12. A preview of the new EP is already on MySpace. jsmith@kelownacapnews.com
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MANHATTAN TRANSFER Winner of 11 y Gramm Awards
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board about how to enhance and help our events grow. It’s our goal to produce the best events for Kelowna that we possibly can,” Donn said. Interested applicants should have previous board or committee experience, understand the purpose and nature of community events, and bring an enthusiastic yet practical approach to the challenges and opportunities facing non-profits. Applicants must commit to attending monthly board meetings, as well as additional sub-committee meetings as needed. Board members are an important part of the society’s operation and provide input on a variety of areas including policy development, fund development, program content for the society’s events, as well as promotions and marketing. Individuals wishing to submit their name for consideration are invited to complete an application form available on the Festivals Kelowna home page at www.festivalskelowna.com. Include a current resumé outlining their suitability for a board position to RMills@festivalskelowna.com by Friday, March 11.
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Promoting Physical and Emotional Well-being Across Cultures FEATURING… • Health and fitness exhibitors • Fitness demonstrations • Chinese fan dancers • Cooking demonstrations • Taiko drummers • Martial arts for children • Salsa dancers • Musical interludes
The most influential pop/jazz vocal group in recording history. Presented by Packing The House Productions.
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Festivals Kelowna is inviting members of the community to submit their name for consideration as a board member for a two-year term starting June 2011. Up to five board members positions are currently available. Festivals Kelowna is a non-profit society which produces community-focused, arts based festivals and programs like the Celebrate Canada Day— Kelowna Festival, Parks Alive!, Arts Alive! as well as an artisan program and the Kelowna Buskers program. With a family-friendly approach to its events, the society strives to enhance the lifestyle of local residents and visitors through a positive cultural experience in popular, outdoor environments. The Festivals Kelowna board of directors supports the work of staff through an advisory role. “With our focus on community events, we’re looking for people who have a passion for serving their community and making it a better place to live,” said Ryan Donn, president of Festivals Kelowna. “We also want people who can bring ideas to our
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ENTERTAINMENT ▼ CD REVIEWS
Impressive debut album from UK’s Doolittle ELIZA DOOLITTLE: (PARLOPHONE/EMI)
This album came out last year in Eliza Doolittle’s native UK where it made its debut at No.3 and featured the big hit Pack Up.
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Bruce Mitchell Another one of Doolittle’s songs, Skinny Genes, also included on this self-titled CD, was used as the theme music for the fashion website Very and it too became a Doolittle crossover hit. She was born Eliza Caird but she uses the stage name Doolittle from the George Bernard Shaw play Pygmalion as adapted for the big screen as My Fair Lady. And Doolittle does come by a theatrical, musical background hon-
estly where the 22-yearold’s mother, Francis Ruffelle, starred on the TV series West End as well as a stage production of Les Miserable while her grandmother was a noted stage producer and director. Anyway, this is an impressive debut album and her label was smart to let Doolittle develop in Britain before launching her career in North America. This album is getting noticed, albeit slowly, where it has made its
debut at the No. 89 spot, but I would look for this album to garner a lot of interest. Doolittle offers unique pop perspectives not unlike Lily Allen and Kate Nash and her very early successes in the UK promise to evolve on these shores too. Doolittle mixes in some campy and cheeky 1950s samples from The Fleetwood’s hit Come Softly To Me into her lovely ballad Missing. Her UK hit Pack Up
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TWISTED SISTER: COME OUT AND PLAY (ARMOURY/EAGLE ROCK)
It is difficult to fathom that there is still a following for Twisted Sister, but their back catalogue is being re-issued including this 1985 gold selling album, Come Out And Play, which was released again on CD just yesterday. This was the album released right after Stay Hungry which made the band a household name thanks to the idiotic heavy theatrics of lead singer Dee Snider and his an-
themic hit We’re Not Gonna Take It. But Snider has since become a popular syndicated radio DJ and he is also something of an opinion maker often appearing on The Joy Behar Show. Arnold Schwarzenegger also used TS’s anthem We’re Not Gonna Take it as a theme song for his successful run for governor of California last decade. This hardly sounds like enough to warrant the re-issue of the band’s back catalogue but fans may want to note that this re-issue has been remastered so it is not nearly as muddy sounding as the original album. Also, there is a bonus song now on CD with the sludgy ballad King Of The Fools which was hitherto only available on the earlier cassette version. Twisted Sister, in their heyday, were little more than kitsch crap but I was always a closet fan of their one-off, loopy collaboration with Alice Cooper, Clarence Clemons and Brian Setzer on the theatrical Be Chrool To Your Scuel (sic) that sounded like Meatloaf auditioning for a part in the musical Grease. The re-mastering of this disc makes it sound way better but I am not sure this is enough to start another stampede for Twisted Sister who had
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Our peripatetic Kelowna folk singer/songwriter Jane Eamon has added yet another strong set of songs to her impressive catalogue with this self-titled new(ish) album that I only just discovered was stuck behind my inmail box. Eamon’s last album was a wonderful foray into gospel folk and there is a bit of that on this eponymous album with Arms Of The Angel, but for the most part this eight-song CD features country folk. These are nicely fleshed out all-acoustic songs with poignant lyrics that venture into classic country narratives as well as spiritual self introspections,
but this CD also serves as a solid demo of songs as Eamon, I am sure, is probably shopping these tunes and others to Nashville publishers. There is a lot of money to be made if a country star records one of your songs and I like Eamon’s chances, especially with the handsome opening boozers lament Hotel Disgrace. But the best song on this fine release is the seemingly Joni Mitchellinspired A Bit Of Grace which is positive and upbeat while Eamon spiritu- j ally ponders her mortality. This new album was recorded in Texas as the wandering Jane Eamon searches for new inspirations, but I also like her eye for photography where she took the snap of this delightful CD cover. B bwcmitchell@shaw.ca
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JASMINE REIMER’S interpretation for the Kelowna Art Galleries on-going series, Dysfunctional Chairs, pictured here covered in snow. world, whether under the capitalist economic system or another. Something of her reverie is reflected in the zany, improbable look to her pieces. Her installation’s title, 1000 lbs, 3 Days, refers to her back-breaking process of creating the works here, on site, back in December’s frosty temperatures. The Dysfunction-
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of promoting and supporting the work of contemporary Canadian artists. Come and take a look sometime if we get another snowy day, when Reimer’s works look a bit like frozen cartoons. The show runs until June 12, so there will be ample time for a warmweather visit as well. Liz Wylie is the Kelowna Art Gallery curator.
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LYSNE, MARGARET RUTH Feb. 20, 1921 – Feb. 14, 2011
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ASSELTINE, ROBERT ERNEST (BOB)
Passed away peacefully on Monday, February 21, 2011 at the age of 90 years. He is survived by his loving wife Nellie; two children: Sarah Alcroft (Jamie) of Los Angeles, Chris Idenouye (Gail) of Edmonton; grandchildren: Alysse, Hayley, Thatcher, Stacy, Kevin, Spencer; one great granddaughter Brooklyn and his sister Kayo Kato in Japan. The family would like to thank all the staff at Hospice House for their wonderful care. A private family service will take place. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Central Okanagan Hospice Association – Hospice House, 2235 Ethel Street, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 2Z6. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.
On February 2nd, 2011 at the Intensive Care Unit, Nelson Hospital, New Zealand, Aged 79 years. Beloved husband for 56 years to Gerry. Wonderful father to Susan and (Tom), and Terry and (Peter). A lovely Grandpa to Jennifer, Lauren and Kirby. A memorial service will be held in the Chapel of Valleyview Funeral Home, 165 Valleyview Road, Kelowna, B.C. on Monday, February 28th, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. A private family burial to follow. In Bob’s memory should family and friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the B.C. Lung Association, 2675 Oak Street, Vancouver, B.C., V6H 2K2 or a foundation of your choice.
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Went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 21, 2011 at the age of 78. She is survived by her loving family: daughters Anya LeBeau (Sidney) of Kelowna, Marzena Amer (Christopher) of Columbia, SC; six grandchildren: Monika Martins, James Martins (fiancée Angelica), Tristan Amer, Aleksander Amer, Douglas LeBeau and Michael LeBeau (Ryan). Predeceased by her husband Mike in 2007. Danuta loved her family dearly and doted on her grandchildren. She spent the last number of years, since Mike passed, serving grieving families by co-ordinating funeral lunches with the C.W.L. Prayers will be recited on Friday, February 25th at 7:00 pm at St. Charles Garnier Parish, 3645 Benvoulin Road, Kelowna, BC, V1W 4M7. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, February 26th at 1:00 pm, also at St. Charles Garnier Parish with Father Wayne Pfliger as Celebrant. Cremation with interment at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the C.W.L. at St. Charles Garnier Parish (above address). Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.
SAHLIN, GORDON
Born in Kimberley, B.C. on February 4, 1936, Gordon Knute Sahlin, of Kelowna passed away of natural causes on February 14, 2011 doing what he loved to do most - skiing the slopes of Big White. He was an avid skier and outdoorsman and enjoyed sharing the beauty of nature with everyone. He began a teaching career in Prince George where he taught for ten years, followed by twenty years at Kelowna Secondary School. Throughout his career he shared his love of woodworking and carpentry with thousands of students. Equally passionate about his racquetball and dance clubs, Gordie touched the lives of many and will be not be forgotten. Loved and admired, Gordie’s optimism and enthusiasm for life will live on in the hearts of his family and friends. At Gordie’s wishes, a Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, February 27 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at Dakoda’s Sports Bar & Grill, 1574 Harvey (east of Burtch Road). In lieu of flowers, Gordie wanted donations to be made to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America on behalf of his daughter, Renae, who currently resides in Kansas and has struggled with Crohn’s since childhood. Donations in Gordon Sahlin’s memory can be made at his Celebration of Life, or through the website, www.ccfa.org. Gordie…you will be truly missed but we know you are now basking in the glory of your own “29 hand.” Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mem.com. Arrangements in care of First Memorial Funeral Services, (250) 762-2299.
WARDLAW, JAMES CHARLES
Passed away on February 12th, 2011 at Sutherland Hills at the age of 92. James was predeceased by his brother Gordon and nephews, Harold and Bill. He is lovingly remembered by his nieces, Margaret and Mary, great nieces: barb, Heather, Tracy, Dianna, Cheryl, Lisa, 12 great great nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday February 24th at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of Valleyview Funeral Home; 165 Valleyview Road, Kelowna, viewing will be available 1 hour prior to service. Interment to follow at Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Valleyview Funeral Home, Honored Provider of Dignity Memorial. Condolences may be made at www.valleyviewfuneralhome.com In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Cancer Centre for the Southern Interior, 399 Royal Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 5L3.
BENNETT: ANNA BARBARA 1912- 2011
We announce with sadness the passing of our dear Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother. She left us on February 18 at the age of 98. Anna was predeceased by her parents, George and Barbara Wasnock, her beloved husband Fred Bennett, late son-in-law Karl Fulop, her seven brothers: John, George, Peter, Andrew, Michael, Joseph, and Steven, and sisters-in-law Margaret, Gwen, Adeline, and Joan. She is survived and lovingly remembered by her daughter Joanne, granddaughters, Anne Maria, Susan, and Christine, and grandson John (Alice), great granddaughter Cristiana Fulop, and sistersin-law Peggy and Margaret Wasnock. Anna’s parents emigrated at a young age from Poland, entered through Ellis Island, and both settled with relatives in Pennsylvania, where they eventually met and married. They moved to Fernie, B.C. early in the century where the coal mining industry was growing and employment was assured. Anna was the only girl in their family of eight, and worked very hard to help run the household. She was much loved and appreciated by all her family. Anna spent her middle years in Penticton, where Fred took the position of Secretary Treasurer of the School Board until his untimely death in 1962. She then had to make a living and went to work at the Penticton Hospital as a Dietary Aid, where she stayed until retirement. She moved to Rutland in 1982 to be near the family, first living in an apartment and then in Sun Pointe Village for the last ten years as one of the original residents. Anna was a 52 year member of the Catholic Women’s League. The would like to express our sincere thanks to the kind and caring staff of Sun Pointe Village and the equally kind and supportive members of the Interior Health Community Care Team who cared for Anna during her last few months. Prayers will be recited for Anna at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 23 at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, February 24 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Teresa’s with Fr. Otto Rollheiser, OMI Celebrant. Anna will be laid to rest in the Spring alongside her husband in the Penticton City Cemetery, Veterans’ Section. Arrangements entrusted to Valleyview Funeral Home, a Dignity Memorial Honoured Provider. Condolences may be sent to www.valleyfuneralhome.com
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Drivers/Courier/ Trucking CLASS 1 OR 3 DRIVERS Terrific career opportunity with outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects using non-destructive testing. No Exp. Needed!! Plus Extensive paid travel, meal allowance, 4 weeks vacation and benefits pkg. Skills Needed Ability to travel 3 mos. at a time, Valid D.L. & High School Diploma or GED. Apply online at www.sperryrail.com under careers, Click here to apply, keyword Driver. DO NOT FILL IN CITY OR STATE DRIVERS/OWNER operators wanted. Truck contractors need drivers with log haul experience and clean driver’s abstract. Owner operators needed with 6, 7, 8 axle log trailers. Visit: www.alpac.ca or call 1-800-661-5210 ext. 8173
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Need A new Job? Are you scared of hard work? Do you have a valid drivers license? A clean Drivers Abstract? We are looking for a person that can clean up , recycle, do various different jobs at our construction sites and drive a standard transmission work truck. If you are a team player and self motivated. Then we have the job for you. Please email your resume to : jazel@shaw.ca BUSY construction co. requires experienced Traffic Control Supervisor. Min 5yrs exp as a Supervisor req’d. Experience with Traffic Graphics an asset. Competitve wages & benefits avail. Please apply by fax: 250-765-9603 BUSY construction co. requires Shop Labourer. Apptitude for mechanics an asset, competitve wage & benefits avail. Only those serious about a career in the industry need apply. Please apply by fax: 250-765-9603 CERTIFIED/JOURNEYMAN Body-tech required for well established Vernon Body Shop. Will consider 4th year apprentice (depending on exp.) Quality Workmanship a must. Apply by email: manfredsautobody@shaw.ca Or fax resume: 250-549-1421
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AIRLINES ARE HIRINGTrain for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783 LEARN FROM home. Earn from home. CanScribe Career College offers courses in medical transcription and computers. Great work at-home opportunities. Enroll today! 1-800-466-1535 www.canscribe.com info@canscribe.com
Farm Workers BOPARAI Orchard req’s, Pruning, thinning & picking. March-Oct. $9.28/hr.765-7149 ORCHARD & field work- thinning, pruning & picking. Start June 1, 2011. 40hrs per week. $9.28/hr. 250-763-7823.
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LEVEL II - WATER DISTRIBUTION OPERATOR A large Irrigation District in Kelowna has an opening for a ‘Level II Water Distribution System Operator’. The successful candidate will be part of an Operations Team and will contribute to the ongoing operations and maintenance of a Class IV water distribution system. You must possess Level II Water Distribution system certification, or have a Level I certificate with additional related education and experience. You must have a proven track record with a minimum of three years experience. A thorough working knowledge of the various facets of water distribution operations including chlorine handling, PRV operations and maintenance, and watermain/water service repairs and installations, as well as aClass 1 Driver’s License would be an asset. Good interpersonal skills and ability to adapt and liaise with engineers, suppliers and the public is required. Salary will be dependant on qualifications and experience. The job comes with an excellent benefit package. Those interested are invited to forward resumes by March 11, 2011 in confidence to: Operations Superintendent, Black Mountain Irrigation District, 285 Gray Road, Kelowna, BC V1X 1W8 or by email to: bmidinfo@ shawcable.com
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JOBS! JOBS! JOBS! No experience necessary, we will train. Must be 18+yrs. of age. Call 250-860-3590 or Email: info@plazio.ca Youth ages 11 & up. Earn while you learn. Job skills for the future. Lic. youth program pays up to $75/pw. 250-718-3223
CREATIONS By Sera in Kelowna. Seeking one person for permanent FT position for alteration seamstress. Duties incl: Sew by hand, operate a sewing machine, repair, fit, alter garments & iron. 2yrs exp req’d, oral communication, continuous learning & working with others is essential. $14.01/hr, 40hrs/wk. Fax Resume to: (250)-712-0269 HEAVY DUTY Mechanics required for busy Coastal logging company on Northern Vancouver Island. Must have extensive mechanical experience, certification an asset. Above industry average (wages), plus excellent benefit program. Email or fax resume to: office@lemare.ca or 250-9564888.
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Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanics The successful candidates must possess an Interprovincial Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic or an Interprovincial Truck & Transport mechanic (Commercial Transport Vehicle Mechanic) trade qualification. A valid driver’s license is required. Experience with Caterpillar equipment, hydraulic systems, and electrical diagnostics would be an asset. Shift work is required. Highland Valley Copper is located in central British Columbia, approximately 75 kilometers southwest of Kamloops. We provide an excellent compensation and benefits package. Please attach a copy of your Canadian Interprovincial Journeyperson certification to your resume and submit to: Human Resources Highland Valley Copper PO Box 1500 Logan Lake, BC V0K 1W0 Fax (250) 523-3367 or Email: hvc-hr@teck.com (in MS Word Format) Deadline: April 30, 2011 We thank all candidates for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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HD SERVICE Technician. Noble Tractor & Equipment is seeking a Journeyman or 4th yr apprentice Service Technician for our Armstrong location. We are a certified Case IH Agricultural & Light Industrial dealership. Noble Tractor offers a competitive salary with group benefits package. Fax resume to: 250-546-3165, email: nobletractor@telus.net, mail: Noble Tractor & Equip. Ltd, 4193 Noble Rd, Armstrong, BC V0E 1B4.
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We are a successful eight year old business serving Seniors, businesses & organizations in the Thompson/Okanagan, East and West Kootenay cities and areas. We are looking for the right kind of business ambassador to work part time producing our directory. Some computer skills and sales experience required. Commission with Bonus. Visit our website www.seniorsdirectory.net to learn more about us. Join our team! Send Resume with cover letter to samnlou@telus.net or phone 250-554-4474 or 250-571-2809 for info. TOLKO INDUSTRIES LTDLake Country Division requires a part time (1 to 2 days a week) casual Industrial electrician. This is an ideal job for a retired electrician only wanting a couple days a week of work. Please drop resumes off at 400 Beaver Lake Rd. VETERINARY Receptionist/ Office Assistant. Our friendly and dynamic Veterinarian clinic is seeking an experienced, personable and competent team player that thrives on providing welcoming and compassionate customer service. Veterinary or medical training such as AHT, VOA or MOA is an asset. Primary responsibilities include greeting and placing clients and pets into exam rooms, obtaining pet’s medical history, charting and updating data, and providing clients with information and medications. Admin duties include answering phones, booking appointments and processing payments.We offer competitive wages & a benefit plan. Qualified candidates are encouraged to refer to www.westbankanimalcare.ca and email your resume to wachadmn@telus.net or fax 250-768-9731.
Medical/Dental CDA needed for 1 year maternity leave. This is a full-time position, starting April 01/11 or sooner. If you have experience in a busy office, please forward resume to: 110 - 1640, Leckie Road, Kelowna BC. V1X 7C6 or Fax 250-868-2483
Retail OPEN ROAD is hiring F/T SALES ASSOCIATES for our West Kelowna store. Open Road is a motorcycle concept store specializing in motorcycle apparel and accessories. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about customer service and are selfmotivated. Competitive base pay, plus incentives & staff discount. Actual motorcycle knowledge is an asset. Please submit resume in person at 2330 HWY 97 South OR by email: info@openroadbikegear.com
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Please apply to: resume@betts.bc.ca or Fax: (1)-250-492-3343 LMS REINFORCING Steel Group hiring infrastructure rebar placers for projects across Western Canada. Experience preferred, not mandatory. Long term full-time employment, competitive wage and benefits. Please fill out an on line application at: www.lmsgroup.ca
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ICBC, MVA’S, SLIP & FALL or Any Injury? MARCO D. CEDRONE Making The Difference in Personal Injury Claims! 24hrs.1-866-913-3110 Cascade Law Corporation
Cleaning Services BEST Quality Cleaning Prof, reliable, bonded, ins’d. Comm, Strata, Restaurant, Offices, Med/Dental. Call 250-8687224 Fax: 778-477-2668 “CLEAN BY CLEAN” Making U House Proud! Professional. Reliable. Competitive Rates 215-1073 Exp. Cleaners Will do all types of cleaning. & Big White $20/hr 250-765-8880 EXP Cleaning Lady avail MonFri. Residential or move outs. 250-860-7803. Experienced Housekeepers have immediate openings available. Reliable honest cleaners will take as much pride in your home as you do. The Projects( 250)-808-5389 QUALITY Cleaning Services avail. 9 yrs exp., one time, weekly, monthly,call Karen for a great clean. 250-718-7562
Computer Services 12/7 A MOBILE COMPUTER TECH. Certified computer technician, virus removal, repairs, upgrades. Let me come to you. 250-717-6520. 12/7 In-Home Repairs. New Systems/Upgrades. 20+yrs Prof. Service. Peter 215-4137
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Contractors DCR. Reno’s, Kitchens, Baths Flooring/concrete/wood/decks/ stairs. Free est 250-862-1746 KSK Framing & Foundations. Quality workmanship at reas rates. Free est 250-979-8948 WENINGER CONST. Family company commited to Kelowna & Big White. 250-765-6898
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GRANITE KITCHENS Starting at $2495. INCL DELIVERY & INSTALLS Open 9-4 Mon-Fri, 10-2 Sat. Showroom: 1115 Gordon Dr. 250-870-1577 REFACE Countertops. 1/2 the Cost of Replacing. Granite & Corian Designs. 470-2235.
Drywall ANY size job drywall complete, textured ceilings, new/ re-do, 30 years exp. Go for the best! Call Ray, 250-769-5583, 250-878-0708 COMPLETE Drywall Systems Boarding, Taping, Textured Ceilings, Steel Stud, T-bar, Painting, Renovations & new Construction. Call Sean at 250-469-4808 PESL DRYWALL Service Inc. Renovations, new construction and repairs. Boarding, taping, textured ceilings. Call Tomas at 250-212-4483 or 860-3495. SMITTY’S Drywall - Boarding & Textured Ceilings. Call (250)-864-0033 TAPING jobs, texture ceilings, 30yrs exp. Bob 250-718-3218
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ALL KINDS OF FENCES, 6x8 Cedar panels starting @ $65. Gates & custom orders, staining 250-491-4622 www.akf.ca
GET BENT Metal Fab, fences, gates, railings, security bars, 863-4418www.getbentmetalfab.ca
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NEED Installer? We install carpet, lino, hardwood, laminate. Andreas 250-863-3402. ONE CALL DOES IT ALL Carpet, lino, ceramic tile & laminate. Free est. 20+ yrs experience. 250-862-9667. SPECIAL 15% OFF Carpet, Lino, Tile Installation, Restretching, Squeaky floors. We repair. Quality Work! Free Est. Jack 250-769-5716
WILDSTONE MASONRY Stone Fireplaces and Exteriors - Call Greg for estimate. 250826-6989. wildstone@shaw.ca
Garage Door Services GARAGE Doors- install, service, repair all makes of doors & openers. 250-878-2911
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Gordon’s Quality Lawn Care. Dethatching, aerating, hedge & tree trimming. Full maint services. Free est. 250-863-8935 GreenRidge Landscape. Custom ornamental tree, shrub, hedge, pruning, yard maint. 30yrs exp. 250-317-2491
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Heat, Air, Refrig. SOMMERFELD Heating A/C, Install & Repair Heat Pumps, F/P, Gas Fitting Lic. 215-6767
Home Improvements Engel Construction Since 1973! Custom homes, Reno’s Additions, Decks, Kitchens, & Baths. Doug (250)-215-1616 M. Sauri Constuction Serving Kelowna since 1980. Call Mauri (250)718-8131 SILKAN Construction 21 Years exp. Reno’s, Additions, New Home etc. (250)878-5872 VIRTUAL Concept. Prof drawings, reno’s, yard/deck, door/ window etc. 250-215-0237 WELL BUILT CONSTRUCTION
Renovation experts. Int/Ext. Ins’d. Call 250-826-2284 WHITE Science. Teeth whitening. Call 250-215-0237. Visit: whitescienceteethcare.com.
Home Repairs LARRY’S Handyman & Reno Serv., Lg. & Sm. jobs, Graffitti Removal etc., 250-718-8879
Landscaping DIGGINOLES N SHIFTINSTUFF. Pickup & delivery service. Rubbish & recycling removed. Landscape, building supplies & Hay delivered, small equipment transferred. Yes we work weekends!! www.digginoles.com or Ph: Ian 250-864-2339
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Misc Services ALL KINDS OF FENCES, 6x8 Cedar panels starting @ $65. Gates & custom orders, stainning,250-491-4622www.akf.ca AVON. Haven’t found an Avon Representative lately. Need a brochure or Info. Call Myrna at 250-878-2851 or E-mail (best) cozyguest@telus.net. Leave name, phone and e-mail address. Your AVON Independent Sales Representative.
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“Why Pay More” Short/Long Distance. Free Est. Res/Comm, 861-3400 FAMILY Movers. Moving? Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance throughout 2010 Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250-493-2687 JOE’S MOVING.reasble rates fully equip’d trucks, local-long dist, no job too small470-8194 NORTH END Moving Service Local/Long Distance. Free Estimates 250-470-9498
Painting & Decorating 100% AFFORDABLE Painting Exp, quality. Int Paint/ceilings. Winter Specials. Terry 8639830 or 768-1098 110% P&D Painting serving Western Canada for 32years. Clean quality work at reasonable rates seniors discount call Derek 250-769-9068 1ST. In customer service, Cando Painting, prof. reliable crew, 15yrs. in business, Int/Ext. Eddie 250-863-3449 DALE’S PAINTING Service. Painting Kelowna a better place since 1982, 862-9333 ELITE Trade Painting. Int, ext, comm. (FREE EST). A name you will come to trust. 1-877663-5483.
Plumbing DREGER MECH. Plumbing, Gasfitting, comm/res & reno, ins’d, 24hr. Call 250-575-5878. KOSKI Plumbing-Heating Gas Fitting Reno’s Res. Bonded/Insured Troy @ 718-0209
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EDSON’S West Kelowna & Area. Rubbish Haul. 1 Ton Dump truck. (250)-718-1595
ERIK the STUDENT Rubbish, Tree & Appliance Removal. Hauls from $39.99 & up
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$50 per Load Pit Run Gravel in Belgo. You haul or hauling fees extra. (250)-575-4366
Snowclearing TREMBLAY’S EXCAVATING Comm. snow removal & comm snow blower. 250-979-8033
Sundecks KELOWNA DECK & RAIL. Vinyl, Mod. Flooring, Alum., GlassTopless/Picket878-2483.
Tiling Highly skilled and experienced tile setters in all kinds of tiles and natural stones, Satisfaction guaranteed at reasonable and competitive rates. Senior discount 15%, free estimates call Joe: 250-859-7907 or email: letstalk@live.ca TILE Setter. Artistic Ceramics. Custom tile setting. Call 250870-1009
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Equestrian SAWDUST - Great for paddocks, riding rings, stables. 250-766-1927 / 250-868-1927
Feed & Hay 1st crop alfalfa mix round bales, no rain, barn stored, 250-547-6584 Good quality hay, alfalfa grass mix, heavy square bales, barn stored. 542-9419 or 309-5956 HAY FOR SALE; Grass or Grass Alfalfa mix, Round bales $70 each, approx. 800lbs, delivery avail. on larger orders, also Silege bales or Feeder hay. 250-838-6630 *HAY-SALES-GUARANTEED Quality Grass, Alfalfa, Mixed square bales, round bales & Silage bales. Delivery avail. (250)804-6081,(250)833-6763. Organic hay (Alfalfa & Brome) extremely high quality. $8.00 bale. 250-503-7889.
Pet Services ACRES DOGGIE DAY CARE Cornish & Morrison. Rutland Exercise area. (250)765-2580
Pets Adorable Lab puppies, innoc. $500. Yorky/Shi. Family raised Fun fun! $350. 250-547-9224 Havenese pups and Bichon pups. Micro chipped, first shots, dewormed, great dispotions. For more info and pricing call 250-832-4923. WOLF HYBRID Cubs res. now. Sun Valley Wolf Kennels www.sunvalleywolfkennels.com 250-765-4996 Kelowna, BC
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Antiques / Vintage PRIVATE Collector selling out. Antique violins, over 100 years old. Auto harps, all in good cond. El Greco oil painting, First Nations painting and many more paintings. Hudson Bay 4 stripe blanket from 1920’s, new cond., collectors books, Lone Ranger, Gene Autrey, Zane Grey, Green Hornet, Dick Tracy, Roy Rogers, Zorro and much more. Coal oil lamps, old clocks and pocket watches, one is dated 1870’s and still running. Antique crystal and china in good condition & much more. 2 4x6 rugs especially made for king & queen suite for their Canada trip 1939. Rare dolls. 250-7653274
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BIG M Auction Sale Saturday Feb 26, 12 noon at 5765 Falkland Rd, Falkland. Saddles & tack, horse equipment, tools, antiques, giftware and misc. Already consigned, new tack - large amounts, saddles, harness & collars, hip bells and scotch tops. Large cast school bell, wood stove, platform scale, treadle sewing machine, jukebox, crocks, cream cans, tools and much more. Consignments wanted. 25% commission. No buyers fee. For more information call 250-379-2078 or 604850-4238. Visa, Mastercard & Interac
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$100 & Under (12)TRAILER RAFTER, 11.5’, $10. 250-860-8127. 13X14’ light dusty rose carpet/ underlay, great cond., ideal for girls room. $75. 250-766-4690 27” TV, $60 obo. 250-8608127. 7 cubic ft. Danby Freezer $100 Great cond. (250)8603694 ANTIQUE oak school desk with ink well, $30. 250-7684720. ASH colored entertainment centre, w/cupboard for TV, $45. Excl cond. 778-478-2110 ASSORTED MIRRORS. 6’X3’ with frame, beautiful, must see. $65. 250-860-8127. BED, double $100. (250)8608127 BED, single $100. (250)8608127 CARPET, assorted colors & sizes, $85. Call 860-8127. CEDAR Chest, very good condition, $50. 250-762-9882. DOUBLE bed, complete, incl frame. Good condition. $75 obo. 778-478-2110 GREY sofa, like new, $100. 250-768-4720. LIVING Room recliner chair $100. 250-860-8127. LOVELY rose colored sculptered rug. 8’8Lx6’6W. $55 obo. 778-478-2110 Microwave Cabinet $25 (250)860-3694 NIGHT tables, 2, $75/both. (250)860-8127 OCCASIONAL Chair, very good condition, $35. 250-7629882. OFFICE Furniture, desks & chairs etc. $25 obo. (250)762-6224 Ext# 100 Maryanne POOL TABLE, small for kids, $45. 250-860-8127. Rocking chair $40 (250)8603694 SANSUI 19” TV w/built in VCR & remote, excl working order, $30. 778-478-2110 SANYO Microwave, white, turntable, med size, $30. Call 250-765-9022 SONY CD/ cassette/ radio player, remote, portable, AC/ DC. $90 obo. 250-765-9022 STOVE, $100. 250-860-8127.
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$200 & Under 24” STOVE, white, $140. 250860-8127. ASSORTED DRESSER, lrge, w/mirror, hard wood, $165 obo. (250)860-8127 BED, King, $200. 250-8608127 BED, Queen, $160. (250)8608127 End Tables, 2 Hard Wood & Coffee table, $200 all. Beautiful set. 250-860-8127 EXCELLENT quality double hide-a-bed, like new cond, dark blue, $200. 778-478-0441 TABLE & CHAIRS (4) h/wood oak, 2 ext, $165. 860-8127
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Apt/Condos for Sale 2BD, 2bth, 1500sq’, bright top flr corner unit, great loc. MLS $199,900. Betsy Price, RE/ MAX Kelowna. 250-212-5520 HOLLYWOOD Station. 1182 sq’, 2bd, 2 bath, SS appl, brnd new W/D. Immed poss. $10,000 dwn, $237,500 balance. By owner. 250-762-3966 THINKING OF SELLING? For a confidential, no obligation, free market evaluation of your property call
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For Sale By Owner INN AT Big White, #307, sleeps-4, FP, pool, hottub. Owner use or rental income. $65,000. See www.okhomesellers.com Call 250-768-5510 THINKING OF SELLING? For a confidential, no obligation, free market evaluation of your property call Mark Jontz, Royal Lepage 250-762-9446 or 250-860-1100 anytime.
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3BD, 2bth view Rancher in Glenrosa, completely updated, $379,900. Call Jessica Levy, Prudential, 250-762-9979 DISTRESS Sale. 4bd, 3.5bth, walk-out bsmt, $259,900. For a Free List of Foreclosures & Distress Sales call Lloyd @ MacDonald Realty 215-5607 KelownaDistressSale.info Kal Lake view home, Husband Rd, Vernon. 2620 sqft, 5 bdrm, 3 bath, handicapped friendly, suite-able, large RV parking, professional landscaping, large waterfall. $599,000. 250308-9368 or 250-309-4986 MORTGAGES LOW RATES. 5YR. 3.94% VARIABLE 2.25% Trish at 250-470-8324 THINKING OF SELLING? For a confidential, no obligation, free market evaluation of your property call Mark Jontz, Royal Lepage 250-762-9446 or 250-860-1100 anytime.
Mobile Homes & Parks Enjoy Sierras Lifestyle, New Homes, Neighborhood in Central location. From $698/biweekly or $169.900 O.A.C. www.accenthomes.ca (250)-769-6614 WHOLESALE FACTORY DIRECT. Manufactured, Modular & Park models. Tremendous savings. Luxurious 1512 sq. ft home including delivery and installation only $ 109,950. Many other plans available. 877-976-3737 or 250-814-3788 www.hbmodular.com
Mortgages BANK ON US! Mortgages for purchases, renos, debt consolidation, foreclosure. Bank rates. Many alternative lending programs.Let Dave Fitzpatrick, your Mortgage Warrior, simplify the process!1-888-711-8818 dave@mountaincitymortgage.ca
Other Areas ALASKA GOLDMINE w/camp/equipment Known resource, large block, over 40 claims! $1.5M Firm. Serious/capable only! By owner dave.fpsak@hotmail.com FPS,P.O. Box 73087, Fai.AK. 99707
Rentals Acreage 30 Acres of Prime Farmland for Lease in Upper Mission. Call Rick 250-215-2449, or John 250-212-2386
Apt/Condo for Rent 2BD, Nice loc., mins. fr. CNC Ctr., shops/lake f/s, dw, w/d, ac, crnr. unit, $1250/mo. Avail. Feb/Mar, 250-878-3278 2Bdrm Furnished UBC/Quail Upgraded Deluxe Furniture Top Floor. View. Avail now. $1495 utils included. 250-5400539, 250-859-1300. To view okbccondos.com/cc1614.html 2BD Top flr. Steps to Superstore. Close to all amens, NS NP. $895/mo. 250-769-2099 325 McIntosh Rd. 2bd, 2bth, 1000sq’. Insuite lndry, lrg patio, ground flr, alarm, sec ug prking, 1yr lease req’d, NS/NP, ref’s. $975. 250-870-4185 AVAIL immed. 1 or 2bd, quiet, secure, updated building, location in DT area. Building is within walking distance to shopping, culteral district & Waterfront Park. On bus route. Apt incl FS, DW. Building amens incl beautiful landscaped courtyard, lndry room & cov’d secure prking. Info: Jagoda, 250-762-0571 BEHIND Safw Dilw, 1Bd, reno, sgl person pref., W/D, NS, NP, ref’s. $825. 250-717-5802 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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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 CAPRI MALL area. Senior Orientated building. NP, laundry, 2bd $800/mo 250-979-2771
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Call (250)-860-4836 LOFT located Downtown on Sunset Dr. next to Waterfront Park & Prospera Place. Featuring over height ceilings and windows, rooftop deck, 2 bdrms, 2bath, 5appls. window coverings, secure covered parking, avail immed. $1295/mth. 250-763-6600, 250-878-5968 MILL CREEK ESTATES 1590/1588 Spall Rd.
Premiere Rental Complex in Kelowna. Different Floor Plans Available Close to Shopping / Restaurants. Call for Availability. Affordable rental amounts. (250)-860-4836 or email: millcreekestates@shaw.ca
RUTLAND: THUNDERBIRD EVERGREEN APTS. 435/395 Franklyn Road 1 & 2 bdrm suites, 3/appls, AC, drapes, walk-in storage, u/g secure parking, hot water included. Laundry facilities on site. Close to excellent shopping, major bus routes (excellent bus service to all campuses, Orchard Park Mall & downtown), theaters, medical facilities & restaurants. 250-762-5932 for appointment to view SKI IN/SKI OUT BIG WHITE Condo for rent, 3bd, 2bth, sleeps 8, fully furnished. $3500/mo. 250-768-1505 Spacious 1&2bdrm close Capri Center mall in Newly renovated building fr st dw ac hotwater Ug parking laundry services avail. Avail March1 $800-$875/mo (250)860-7416 lynnparker1002@gmail.com WESTBANK 2 bed & den, lake/golf view, kids & sm pet OK. 6 appl, f/p, 1 u/g parking. No parties. $1100 mo plus deposit. 1 yr lease pref, refs req. Available lmmed. Phone 250681-1968 lv msg. WILLOW PARK MANOR. 270 Aurora Cres 239 Hollywood Rd. S 1&2bd units S Next door to the full service Willow Park Shopping Center S Free parking S Resident manager 250-763-3654 1&2BD suites. Kelowna’s best apartment complex. www.thepalisade.ca. 250-762-3455 2Bdrm.+3bdrm apt.suites Spacious, close to all amenities, NS, NP, 1yr lease, Avail Jan. 15th incl heat. 250-763-6600
Commercial/ Industrial 1/2 - 4 acre serviced, fenced industrial lots for lease. Light, heavy or industrial use including auto wrecker & storage. 7000sq’ serviced coverall shelter for storage or workspace or build to suit. Westbank Industrial Park. 250-769-7424 2000sq’ Industrial shop & office w/ 3/4 acre fenced yard. West Kelowna. Avail immed. $3700/mo neg. 250-768-5768 HWY Front avail at 1694 Ross Rd Ship/rec doors, prking C1 2000sqft. $2500 TN. 769-6614
Duplex / 4 Plex 2BD, 1bth, 4appl, nice priv fenced backyard, NP, NS, $1000. 250-212-9189 or 250764-2057 2bd unit in 6-plex, newly reno’d, 1.5bth, Rutland area. $950+utils. Avail. now. Pets neg., 250-681-1848 3BD, 2bth, 5appl, skylights, carport, near hospital, college, lake, bus & Mission Mall. NS, NP. $1200+utils, ref’s. 250826-7501, 250-763-5225 3BD. MISSION 4plex, 2bth, 751 Francis Ave. $1300. incl utils, 5appl. March 1. Call 250764-3159, 250-878-0136 4 BED + den, 2-bath. Blk Mtn. $1250 + util. 5-appl. 2 decks. Lrg yard. Ns/np. 250-869-8504
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Affordable 2 & 3 Bdrm End Units x3.) Newly Reno’d, fnc’d yard Near sch/shops/prks Avail. Immed. $950, $1100, $1350. Mark 1-250-938-8040 GLENMORE Duplex, 3bd, 2bth, secure garage, FS, WD, NS, NP, close to schools & shops. $1350. 250-863-8380 MARCH 1. 2bd, $900+utils. Recent reno, WD hookup, lrg fenced yard, near the Y, shops & bus. NP, NS. Looking for wrking couple. 250-765-6124 Rutland 3 or 4 bdrm top flr Avail Mar 1 fr st dw. Lrg eat in kit w/skylight dining room lrg livingroom With sep laundry rm 2 decks, carport. $1225/ $1325 + utils (250)765-4210 Store Front on busy Rutland Road available immediately. Contact Rick 250-862-7439. High traffic area with good parking. IN orchard, 4plex, 1 unit avail. $800. Very new. Small pet ok. NS. Avail now. Call 250-8607014, 250-863-0822
WESTBANK. 2-bd 2-bth main floor home located near golf course, shopping, theatre and restaurants. Home has hrdwds, gas fp, office niche, lndryrm, Lk and Mtn views. $1,600 plus shared utilities with owner in dwnstrs suite. Available Apr 1/11. 250-7683028 or email at maggie3707@gmail.com WOODLKE VIEW, dividable 2-kit, 5bd, 5ba, carprt, grg/wrk shp, in-grd pool, acre, pet neg. $1800+ utils, 250-766-4322 2BD 4Appl Patio Gar $1150 OR 3Bd 3Ba 3Appl FamRm Deck Gar $1500 - 250-8601961. www.cdnhomefinders.ca
2BDRM gr level,priv entry, legal suite,5 appls,heat,nr bus route NS. NP, ND, ideal for wrkng cple.or.student, Avail immed. $1000 (250)-762-6519 693 Mayfair Crt. 1bd suite, ground level, NP, NS, Nparties, avail Feb 1. $650 all incl. Every month inspection. Call 250-765-4594, 250-215-1674 BRIGHT 2bd, Capri area, gas FP, own lndry, utils incl, cats ok, Mar 1. NS. 250-869-7144 DOWNTOWN, 1bd., f/s, share w/d, sm. deck, nr. shops, bus & schools, 250-317-1864 GLENROSA 2BDRM. Large fenced yard. Close to all ammenities.$1000 all inc &sat tv & internet. 250-768-9360 LRG bchelor suite, furn/ unfurn, $675. Steps to bus. Call 250-765-2532, 250-826-2532 MISSION-BEACH-Location! 2 Bed + LR. Ldry, Strge, NS, NP. New paint & more. $890. Hugh 250-470-8262 NEWER 1bd+den bsmt suite, Westside. $850 utils incl, steam shower. Call Sue 250769-3080 North Glenmore 2bdrm suite 1100 sq.ft. gr. level, priv. entry 4 appls. own laundry, Utils., incl’d. NS. NP. Avail. Mar.1 $1000/mo (250)-859-0857
Mobile Homes & Pads FREE RENT Exec. 40 ft. wheel. Incl. Heat, Cable, Full furn. Rutland. Pay rent only. $600. NS., NP., Ph. (250) 765-2580
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Modular Homes WINFIELD, 2bd Mobile, NP, NS, Nparties, wrking adults, ref’s. $850+utils.NP Avail 250-766-3395, 250-861-0656 Winfield 3bd 2 ba No bsmt. on Orchard, 6appls a/c deck, drapes. Avail. now NS. NP. Working persons. ref’s req’d $1250 + DD & utils. 250-7663395 Cell (250)-861-0656
Homes for Rent 120’ WATERFRONT. Lrg 5bd New appl, Boat dock, Westbank. Quiet cul-de-sac, AC, 2 FP’s, NS, NP. nr. Wineries, walk to orchards, beaches & golf. $2300. Stu 250-712-0025 $1800/mo Rent to own. Rutland. 2storey 2bdrm up + 2 - D (suite) Dep 10K 250-575-4366 1st Time Home Buyers!! Zero Down. Same payment as rent. Call LLoyd Taverner (250)215-5607 McDonald Realty 2000/mo + utils Rutland. 2 storey with (suite) 5bdrm 3bath Long lease. resp. family/couple.NS (250)-575-4366 2Bdrm Carriage house, Avail March 1st. DT. $1100/mo.+ Utilities. NP. (250)212-8909 2Bdrm house upper level in Capri area shar’d laundry mature working couple, $900 +utils (250)448-8507 2bdrm Kiliney Beach lakeview 1bath, huge lot, Apr. 1. $1050. ref’s a must, 604-596-5645 3/2 Lake Country, Rent to own nice Family home. $10K down 1600/mo. 30% rental credit includes suite, can be rented for $850/mo.( 250)-317-5360 3/4 BD., Winfield area, $1575 +utils. NO PETS. Avail Now. Overlooks Wood Lake on East side. Close to schools. Call 250-869-9788, 250-491-3345 3BD, 2bth, Peachland. $1200 utils incl. Avail now. Call 250869-2186 GLENROSA Area. 3/bdrm $1500 mo+utils. Available now. NO PETS. Lrg back fenced yard. 250-869-9788 or 250-491-3345 NOW AVAILABLE! Lovely & immac. 2 bdrm Rancher w/ sunroom, all appls, propane fireplace, updated flooring and paint throughout. Large lot, det. garage, and steps to lake Okanagan. “FINTRY” is a small quiet lake community, 35min to Kelowna or Vernon. Pet neg, N/S, refs req. $1200 mo. Long term avail. Call Kristi 1-604-862-8039 or email: kristip@telus.net PANDOSY SOUTH: 2+ bdrm house, cls to shopping, beach, college. Pets welcome. $1100. Open house 10 - 7, Mar 5, 417 Cedar Ave. (250)679-3716 RUTLAND: 3bd 2ba., main flr house, lg. sundeck, fruit trees, cls. to bus, school. Avail now. ns, np, $1000. 250-575-0940 RUTLAND- 3bdrm, 2baths, nr school/bus Very nice quiet neighborhood Avail. Mar 1 NP, avail immed, $1300/mo + utils. 250-317-1672, 250-863-5616 WEST KELOWNA Waterfront + Dock. $1800 + utils. 5 bdrm, 2.5 Bath. Garage. N/S. N/P. 250-869-8504.
Rooms for Rent All Comforts of Home, furn.rooms/suites DT. wireless int. ca. WD.fr $450. 861-5757
RV Pads ACRES R.V. PADS We are “Out of Town”, but we are “In Town” Full Hk. Ups. Incl.cable. SPRING SPECIAL MAR.1 Winter Rates All Summer! Phone (250)-765-2580 Kel.
Shared Accommodation 1BD frn’d’/unfrn’d. WL int, lndry, prking, TV, responsible $425. 250-451-9057 4 Rent Today. Fully furn’d, incl. wl int access, utils/wd/cbl, $500mo +dd, in quiet home. Student/disability welcome. No partiers. Call 250-860-7146 CENTRAL Glenmore, room w/ a view, $550 utils incl except phone, NP, ND. 250-469-1238 MATURE wrkng person to shre twnhse, quiet loc, close to Park. Rec. $525+ 1/2 utils. Cbl incl. March 1. 778-478-7278. MIDDLE aged couple looking for responsible roommate, behind Costco, NP, Nparties, NS. $450. Utils & net incl. Call 250-801-8648 OC-UBCO-CATO Profl, $400 utils, int, cbl, +DD. NS, Cntrl, immed / Mar 1. 250-860-7108 ROOM for rent in 3 bdrm house, downtown, avail immed. $500. 250-212-8909. WESTBANK house to share, priv bth, cbl, cov’d prking. avail now. Ref’s.$475.250-769-8287
Storage BOAT, RV & Dry Storage Hwy 33 & 97, Prime space, cheapest in town!! 250-862-8682
Suites, Lower 1000sq’ 1bd house, newly reno’d, DW, WD, storage shed, 1521 Bernard, natural gas, bus stop nearby, NP, $1000 all utils incl. Avail immed. Call Anthony, 250-491-0626 1BD 5Appl AC Patio $700 Incl Util OR 2Bd 6Appl Deck Pet OK $875 Incl Cable -250-8601961. www.cdnhomefinders.ca 1BD., Off McCurdy, f/s, w/d, priv. ent., nr. bus, ns, np, pref 1 person, $800. util/cbl. incl. Avail Feb 1 (250)491-9006 1Bdrm 700 sq ft suite WO. Beautiful area. NS NP NPets $595 share utils. ref’s req’ed Mar.1 Call 250-860-7990 1Bdrm Upper Mission w/d priv entry/yard/parking $750 cable, net, utils incl’d 250-764-7294 1BD w/o bsmt suite, 1658 Lynrick Rd. $590 utils/cbl incl. Call 250-765-9596 2BD. Bright wo in Springvalley WD, FS, corner lot, shr’d utils, prking. $795. (250)868-9059 2BD bsmt suite, full bth, nice kitchen, WD, wifi, $895 utils incl. NS. Sergie 250-681-2577 or Brian 250-212-7175 2BD. Glenrosa. Sep. ent., lg. bright, 2ba. $900 incl. int/cbl, dw & all utils. Mrch 1. Pool. Pets/children ok.250-768-3890 2BD. incl. utils., ns, np, no lndy, $750/mo. Avail now, DD req’d., gr. lev. 763-5420 after 4 2BD LRG bright kitchen, all appls., partially furnished. Pets ok. Quiet & very clean. $900mo. 250-766-1265 2BDRM, bright 1100sq.ft, insuite lndry, gas frpl, Rutland, $1000 util incl. 250-317-3286 2BDRM bsmt ste. Utils incl. Ten mins from the airport & UBC. Avail now for 2 UBC students or a sngl person. $950/mo. 250-766-2506. 2BD suite avail soon,Laundry incl NS NP $600. (250)-7659471, (250)-718-6505
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Beautiful 1100 sq. ft. legal suite, utils., wireless & cable incl’d. shrd laundry, on bus route, Avail Mar. 1 $875+ DD Adults only NP NP NS 250769-0222 cell 250-864-2178 RUTLAND. 2 bd suite. Utils/cbl incl, ns, np 950/mo. 778-753-1147 RUTLAND, grnd lvl 2bd suite, sec prking, 5appl, incl utils, $800. Mrch 15. 250-863-9373 WSTSIDE, 1bd, priv. ent, cln & qt, 6 appl, ac & sat, in qt adlt hm, ns, np, 1 qt wrk prs. $700 1/4 util. 250-769-7703.
Suites, Upper 2BDRM 4 plex unit, behind Plaza 33 in Rutland. 5 appl, carport & storage. Older adults preferred. NS. $800/mo + utils & DD. 250-451-9923 3BD. 2ba., Newer Hm., 2-car grge., bk. deck,. elec. f/p, 6appl., Winfield,school & bus rte., $1400. util. incl. 766-5076 LRG 3bd 5appls. Close to school, and all amens, fenced yard, NS, NP. $900+utils. ref’s. Avail. Now. 250-317-8515 March 15th+. 1bd. DT loc. All utils, int, lndry, nprtys, ns. $850. Pets neg. 250-317-6963
Townhouses THINKING OF SELLING? For a confidential, no obligation, free market evaluation of your property call Mark Jontz, Royal Lepage 250-762-9446 or 250-860-1100 anytime.
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TRITON Snowmobile/ATV enclosed trailer. Clamshell shape, fiberglass, fits 2 full size sleds. Keeps things clean & dry. Very light alum frame. Front & rear open, in excl cond. $3800 obo. Call 250862-6020
1ST Class Mystique Escorts. Gorgeous Ladies & Men of all ages to suit every need. 24/7 out calls. Quick arrival time reasonable rates. 860-6778 (Kelowna), (250) 558-5500 (Vernon). NOW HIRING. www.mystiqueescorts.ca A 29 yr old, Busty, Blonde 36D-28-36. Daytime Specials. Call MJ, 250-864-3598. ALL Pro Escorts. Female & Male Escorts & Strippers. 24hr fast & friendly service. Cash/Visa/MC. Always hiring. Penticton:250-487-2334 Kelowna:250-860-7738 Vernon:250-542-8448 Salmon Arm:250-832-6922 www.allproescorts.com or www.allprostrippers.com AN Open Minded Mature Sexy Busty Blonde, Ready To PLEASE YOU! GFE. Independant. 250-808-9673 BEACH BUNNIES New First Class Spa Now Open! #32-2789 Blue Heights www.beachbunnies.ca 250-448-8854 We only hire the very best BEAUTIFUL Petit Hot Chocolate treat, 19yrs. Tiara. Super Busty, Brunette, 21yrs. Greek avail. Casey. 250-859-9584. Blue Eyed Seductive Babe In /out. Call for more info 250215-8682 BRUNETTE BEAUTY for Sensual, Massage, Lingerie, GFE, Playful & Professional. In/Out. Candy 250-870-0580 CHAT live with Charley’s girls and guys. 1-900-528-1051, 1-900-548-1051, 1-900-7831051.
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KELOWNA HOME SHOW
Don’t be afraid to make mistakes It can seem so simple on television. Start with a room and through the magic of editing a flawless space is presented at the end of the hour. Tommy Smythe wants people to know that while you can’t renovate a room in an hour, the design aspect is not a mystery. As the popular sidekick to Sarah Richardson on the HGTV show, Sarah’s House, Smythe has seen it all and he is eager to share his knowledge with audiences at the Kelowna Home Show. “I love having feed back from the public. Over half my presentation will be a Q & A,” said Smythe. Speaking in public is a treat for Smythe who likens the TV production process to being in a bubble. Smythe was behind the scenes for years on Sarah Richardson shows prior to making his way in front of the camera. During his presenta-
tion, Smythe will focus on the possibilities and principles of great design. “There is an ancient Chinese proverb I was told by a very well respected interior designer, ‘Buy the best and you only cry once.’” Working with a Canadian audience is a source of joy for Smythe who says the advent of Canadian style has been noticed on the international stage. He puts forward four key elements of Canadian style that as a culture we can draw on. “We are part English and French. We also have a frontier element that is informed by native or rustic elements,” he said. “As a country we are very modern and incorporate that into design along with the final element which is our embrace of a global view. “If you are sitting in a room like that then chances are you are in a Canadian room.”
▼ AT PROSPERA PLACE
Home show gives early jump for homeowners Bobbi-Sue Menard CONTRIBUTOR
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HGTV show Sarah’s House 3, is the headline attraction among the presenters at the annual Kelowna Home Show at Prospera Place. As Smythe advances through the design world, international designers have affirmed his view of Canadian style. “What we do in design in this country is compelling, important and beautiful. On the international scene, everyone is crazy about Canadian design.” In making design
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The 12th annual Kelowna Home Show is coming to Prospera Place this weekend, Feb. 25 to 27. The Kelowna Home Show is the first event of its kind for the year, giving homeowners and attendees an advanced look at upcoming trends, services and ideas to make “home sweet home” a reality. This year the Kelowna Home Show has a great line-up of presenting speakers and booths. This year’s headliner is Tommy Smythe, the popular side-kick on the HGTV show Sarah’s House 3. Smythe will be bringing his upbeat style to a series of talks that will have a strong component of audience question and answer session. Terasen Gas and FortisBC are this year’s title sponsors. Staff from Terasen Gas will be giving informative talks on some of the myths around energy conservation. The utilities will also have their very popular, Home Sweet Home set up. Home Sweet Home is a 900-square -foot home filled with EnergyStar appliances and great ideas for homeowners looking to save money on their heating
and energy bills. The exhibitors’ booths have sold out again this year, with 130 exhibits. Painters, renovators, interior designers, home technology companies, custom furniture, landscapers and more have all confirmed their booths. Prospera Place will have booths on the concourse, and the floor of the ice rink. The show has been moved forward by a month. Rick Young, the Kelowna Home Show producer, says the timing of the show works well for exhibitors and attendees. “The Kelowna Home Show is strategically positioned for the season. People come looking for the companies and products they need for spring and summer projects.” This year The Kelowna Home Show is starting a little later on the Friday, the doors will open at 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. The home show hours on Saturday are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In past years, between 7,000 and 9,000 people attend over the three days. , “Generally a lot of what makes the show great is about the people who come,” Young said.
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▼ CONSERVATION
Exhibit focus on energy savings Bobbi-Sue Menard CONTRIBUTOR
It is one thing to hear about energy conservation, but it’s another to see it in action. The Kelowna Home Show title sponsors, Terasen Gas and FortisBC, are doing just that in bringing their ‘Home Sweet Home’ exhibit to Prospera Place. This 900-square-foot living space is outfitted with the latest energy conservation appliances and staffed with knowledgeable people who can help you save big on your home energy consumption. Home Sweet Home is a part of the ongoing energy conservation programs sponsored by both Terasen Gas and FortisBC. “This virtual home with life size rooms really highlights what customers can do to save energy,” said Marnie Douglas, spokesperson for FortisBC. FortisBC will also have information on the utility’s new program being offered this year to homeowners to encourage even more energy conservation savings. Terasen Gas will have staff at Home Sweet Home able to help home show visitors identify top rebates for new appliances. There will also be information about how to access energy conservation programs, says Terasen spokesperson Samantha Collins, “We really want to welcome people to come by and ask us how to get money back when purchasing new natural gas appliances,” Collins said. “This is an informal and friendly way to get the information you need as a homeowner, to save you money on your next purchase of an appliance.” Collins is also helping to deliver three main stage presentations at the home show. The Energy Busters program is aimed at debunking myths around the cost and impact to consumers reducing their energy use, she added. “So many people think that saving energy costs a lot of money and that is simply not true,” said Collins.
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KELOWNA HOME SHOW ▼ HOUSING PRICES
Desire to upscale existing homes a fiscal reality The thrill of starting a new renovation project for your home can sometimes overshadow how overwhelming a task that can sometimes be. With so many local interior design and home renovation companies gathered under one roof, the Kelowna Home Show will offer homeowners the opportunity to scope out the idea that might be the best fit for a specific home project, and find the right company or contractor to see the job done. Lee-Anne Wright, with NovaRae Interiors, has worked on design projects large and small from Osoyoos to Williams Lake. Working in partnership with Valleywide Contracting, NovaRae Interiors offers a range of project services from design to project management. Wright says homeowners in the Okanagan
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always have a broad range of needs when it comes to updating their homes. For some, it might just be adding a fresh coat of paint for the exterior or in an interior room. Wright says the colour trend this year is to look for “lots of bold colours.” She says trim is no longer painted bright, arctic white, but more of an off-white. Surprisingly, pink is a very popular trim colour as is olive moss. “For people also looking to create texture, matte paint is very popular.” Wright says that is impacting the renovation choices homeowners are making. “We are seeing people wanting to invest in their home and stay with it for a few more years.” NovaRae has a steady home staging business for homes up for sale in a highly competitive selling
market, but Wright says that option is fading in popularity as renovations are favoured by homeowners looking to showcase their home for a better return on their home investment. Wright says there is also a misconception of an interior designer costing a lot of money, which doesn’t have to be the case. NovaRae also has a “redesign” service for homeowners, as the company will work to regroup and repurpose existing furnishing and accessories in a home so the space feels fresh. “A redesign is almost like a move into a new space. It is like doing a home staging, but for the owner. A redesign helps people think about what they own in a new way. “Sometimes all you need is a shift in the rooms to make them work for you again.”
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Creating your very own back yard wonderland With spring fast approaching, now is the time to be considering the elements that come together to create a beautiful yard. Landscapers, arborists and garden companies will have display booths at the Kelowna Home Show. The Okanagan summer allows for homeowners to create the outdoor living space of their dreams, and the valley is home to experts who can help those dreams come true. Majestic trees form a type of plant architecture for your yard. Keeping trees healthy is a science. Bartlett Tree Expert has a team of certified arborists who can help keep your ornamental trees in perfect health. “The most important thing for tree and plant health is soil management,” said Thor Clausen, manager for Bartlett Tree Experts. His company is diligent about taking soil samples and having them analyzed at their lab for trace minerals that will help trees maximize their nutrient adsorption. “We do specific lab tests for soil and each tree species,” said Clausen. Trees do have a lifespan and proper care can lengthen the lifespan of a tree. One of the worst things a homeowner can do to a tree is improper pruning, says Clausen, “I think it might be the local fruit industry that inspires people in the Okanagan to prune aggressively, but poor pruning can really harm a tree.” Landscape fabric and rock mulch around the base of a tree is another way to negatively impact the health and
lifespan of a tree, says Clausen. “What you are doing in that case is blocking valuable elements from reaching the tree roots. Eighty per cent of tree issues start below the ground.” If your trees and plants are healthy, it is time to relax and enjoy your garden. Maryellen Chohaniuk, with the Iron Garden, has a passion for gardening that leaves her impatient for the spring thaw every year. “I opened The Iron Garden with the same types of items as I had in my own garden at home,” said Chohaniuk. “I love spending time in my garden The Iron Garden has a wide selection of benches and outdoor furniture to create the perfect outdoor living space. Chohaniuk says most people would be amazed at the durability of quality outdoor furnishings. “Yes, you can leave your cushions outdoors, they’re designed for it. Furniture looks like cast iron, but is cast aluminum and powder coated so it won’t rust. “You have the square footage outdoors to create more living space, it should feel great to be outdoors.” Chochaniuk says it is important to think of how you will actually use the space, lounging, dining and entertaining, or as an escape from everyday pressures. “You can personalize your space when you know your goal. The sky is the limit when you want to create something you love.” Both Bartlett Tree Experts and The Iron Garden will be at The Kelowna Home Show to answer questions and offer advice to home owners preparing their gardens and yards for spring.
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â&#x2013;ź LOG HOMES
Resurgence of wood continues Bobbi-Sue Menard CONTRIBUTOR
Log homes have a special place in architecture. No other structure so encapsulates the relationship between nature and the materials of building. The resurgence of the use of natural wood in homes has driven forward fa unique mix of time honored building techniques with modern delivery systems. The Kelowna Home Show will have several timber frame and log home builders with booths showing the latest design possibilities for home owners. Northern Log and tTimber has been crafting log homes for generations and the company was founded decades ago in the Yukon. t The company has had a mill in Winfield on Bea-
ver Lake for 10 years and delivers manufactured, machined and hand crafted log homes around the world. There is a real mix of options available to people looking to live a log home, says Julie Morgan, with Northern Log. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Log homes have never been as popular as they are right now,â&#x20AC;? Morgan said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The cost is a lot less than many people think and there is a lot of varied selection for plans and style.â&#x20AC;? If you are looking for the classic timber home with logs stacked in precision walls, Northern Log and Timber will design, cut, build, ship and reassemble your dream across North America. While the company works with many home owners, they have the capacity to create larger projects. The beautiful, re-
cently rebuilt Royal York Clubhouse in Armstrong has massive timbers that showcase the possibilities of log building. The company booth at the home show will have a much smaller display, laughs Morgan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have an arbor set up so people can see up close what we do,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In fact, we will even work with our local customers on very small projects. If you have an idea, simply call the office and then we arrange for you to pop out to the mill for a custom cut of your project.â&#x20AC;? Timber framing has a long and storied history in Europe, as craftsmen pass down their building skills through generations of builders. Jakob Frei and Daniel Kilchenmann, of European Timberframe, found-
ed their company in Vernon in 2008. Kilchenmann is a trained draftsman with extensive experience in timberframe construction. Timberframing is very common in Europe, Kilchenmann says, noting that many Canadians are surprised to find out how reasonable the cost is on a timberframe home, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know that a timberframe home is not a huge price. We design to the wishes of the customer using a specialty program from Europe and then quote the price.â&#x20AC;? European Timberframe uses 3D technology to bring projects alive for their clients. The company does all of its own design work and cutting, then ships project to the work site for assembly. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We can put up a gazebo in a day,â&#x20AC;? he said.
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your evenings and weekends from a project many people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t enjoy doing themselves. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A qualified painting company should have a written warranty that show they guarantee their work,â&#x20AC;? said McMurray. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For a good paint job, make sure you choose a company that hires experienced professional painters. At the home show, CertaPro will be handing out Envision magazines with the latest paint trends and ideas. The team will also be offering consultations and
answering product questions for people who are looking forward to replacing their tired paint. An alternative to paint is clay. Claymasters in Kelowna uses American Clay to create a warm, inviting natural wall treatment that is perfectly suited to the Okanagan climate and lifestyle. Owner Gerry Monty brought American Clay earth plaster to the Okanagan almost five years ago. This natural product is VOC free (odourless, solvent-free organic prod-
ucts), fade and mold resistant, and repairable. It is available in a range of colours as Montyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s company will install the product of train enthusiastic do-it-yourself customers.
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