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BUDAPEST is living up to its reputation as the ‘Paris of the East,’ with its eclectic collection of churches, outdoor cafes and music, since the Iron Curtain of communism was let down in Hungary.
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Crowds swarmed his car, young girls rushed up to kiss his cheek and audiences listened with rapt enthusiasm, reads a newspaper story about a rare moment in Canadian history when public office had the shimmer of celebrity. That political star was Prime Minster Pierre Trudeau who, in the same article, was characterized as “smugly bemused” by the hubbub sparked by the Liberal’s win in the ’68 election. That year they took 155 seats compared to the Conservative’s 72. The flamboyant prime minister was likely used to the fanfare, however. In the lead up to that June 26, 1968 win, Trudeaumania washed over the country, reaching as far as largely rural communities in the Okanagan Valley, which rarely reflected the same political mindset as their eastern counterparts. “Trudeau inspired people to think there was something worthwhile about politics,” said Bruce Howard, 45, to Kelowna’s daily newspaper, on the night he was elected to office as a Liberal MP. “He makes them feel, by involving themselves, there is an attainable objective.” See story A3.
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B.C.’s newest agriculture minister, Don McRae, visited the Central Okanagan this week, touring the Byland’s Nursery operation in West Kelowna and meeting with groups of tree fruit growers and the chairman of the Agricultural Land Commission, Richard Bullock. McRae, who is the sixth agriculture minister in this province in the past three years, says he was surprised by his appointment to the post, but he hopes it will be a longer posting than it was for some of his predecessors. Despite a lack of experience in commercial agriculture, McRae says he grew up in what was then the rural Comox Valley on Vancouver Island with buddies who lived on farms, and was a council member when they promoted the valley’s agricultural roots for the economic development of the region. While here, McRae visited Kelowna’s new small-batch micro-distillery, Urban Distilleries, which produces Spir-
it Bear Vodka and Gin, as well as meeting with the new Ambrosia Council and members of the B.C. Fruit Growers Association. He was impressed with the Byland’s Nursery and Garden Centre operations where the family employs 70 people fulltime and 200 during peak season. The Bylands are one of the largest sources of fruit trees in the country for the orchard industry. McRae says he envisions taking his young family on an agri-holiday this summer, beginning in Central B.C. and working their way through this part of the province, visiting ranches, orchards and vineyards while camping along the way. He recalls coming to the Okanagan as a kid for the cherry season and enjoying the first of the other soft fruits as well. He has good memories of the small town atmosphere of driving through the valley, as well as of the fresh, tree-ripened fruit and warm weather of summer. “It’s stereotypical B.C.,” he commented. jsteeves@kelownacapnews.com
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“Only if people actually want to see change. For me, it’s not about the party. We need a new system, like proportional representation… At least you know the parties want to work together then.
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“No. People would have to get out and vote. I don’t think as long as people have got food and a warm place to stay, they’re doing fine.”
The Capital News went looking for opinions on if it’s realistic that any candidate, other than a Conservative, can win either of the local ridings in the May 2 federal election
“I have no idea. I’m voting Green.”
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“There’s just so much going on between the Conservatives and the Liberals and the NDP, I just don’t know. I feel the Conservatives want Scott Lee it more than anyone else, but they’re for private health care and I don’t want that so I’m voting Liberal.”
“No. I don’t think so. I’ve been asking myself that question and whether it’s worth strategic voting, but I’m not going to. I’m voting Green.
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Riding demographics heavily favour Conservatives Vote from A1 In subsequent analysis of the win, Howard’s significant dominance at the polls was attributed to engaging the youth vote, particularly girls, who campaigned for a Liberal seat dressed in Trudeau orange and white. By the next election, however, the prime minister’s star had faded somewhat and Howard, in turn, was ousted. As he conceded the election to Conservative candidate George Whittaker, the Kelowna daily paper quoted him saying, “There will be more battles to be won and fought, and we, as Liberals, will be there to fight them.”
The Liberals certainly never disappeared from Kelowna in the intervening years, but their fights have continually come up short. As have the efforts of the NDP, Green Party and numerous others. Scrolling through Elections Canada’s online riding histories, Howard’s win is a standout for the better part of 60 years. Kelowna has been the political stomping grounds for the Social Credit, Reform, Canadian Alliance and all forms of small-c Conservatives. Since the Progressive Conservatives merged with the Canadian Alliance, the Okanagan Valley has been
painted blue. If you ask a political scientist who jokes that he’s been in the riding as long as it’s been in existence, it will continue in that shade. “Regardless of the name, the riding has been ideologically conservative,” said UBC Okanagan professor Barrie McCullough. “It has changed shape over time, but the heart is Kelowna, and it’s driven by a conservative pulse.” There are a few facts that contribute to the Conservative’s stronghold on the region, he explained, the least of which being demographics. “It’s a rural area and it’s a retirement community—both of those
things play a sort of fairly significant role,” he said. “Also, the youth vote here is not as prevalent as it would be in the Lower Mainland, and finally, Kelowna is religiously conservative.” That said, McCullough concedes that times are changing as the economic profile of the valley is altered. “The presence of the university and the expansion at Kelowna General Hospital has started to attract a mix of people and population,” he said, noting that urban professionals, as a demographic, don’t tend to be as firmly entrenched in Conservative politics. As the influence of the university and the hospital continues to spread,
he said, the urbanization process of the valley will continue and its social makeup will be further altered by an influx of city-minded populace. That’s not happening just yet, however. “I think that will slowly begin to happen, but the results won’t be very different this election,” said McCullough. “Now that MP Stockwell Day is out of the equation, we’ll see Liberals and NDP have a better showing. It may not mean a redistribution of seats, but there’s enough to suggest that politics in Kelowna will get more interesting and less predictable than in the past.”
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Importance of agriculture registering with candidates Judie Steeves STAFF REPORTER
B.C.’s tree fruit industry generates more than $130 million in fresh fruit sales annually at the wholesale level, with a further $120 million in sales from Sun-Rype, the main fruit processor in the
Okanagan. And that doesn’t include the economic spinoffs of the industry, and it’s only one facet of agriculture in this region. Federal policies on agriculture can have a significant impact on residents of this area, particularly those who appreci-
ate the lifestyle supplied by the idyllic surroundings of green orchard and vineyard, or the economic spin-offs of the tourism and other industries agriculture provides the foundation for. According to Joe Sardinha, president of the B.C. Fruit Growers Asso-
ciation, a federal food security policy is essential; one that includes a bigger commitment to national agriculture. “NAFTA made it a free-for-all for Americans. That government puts far more into agriculture than we ever can,” he said. Current federal agri-
culture safety net programs are badly in need of an overhaul, particularly the Agri-stability and Agri-invest programs, he added. Conservative incumbent Kelowna-Lake Country MP Ron Cannan admits there’s a need for those agriculture pro-
grams to be reviewed. And, he says if the province comes forward with money to continue a replant program, the federal government would consider helping out as it has in the past, but it has to be a partnership between the grower, province and federal government.
Liberal candidate Kris Stewart said her party intends to develop Canada’s first food policy, where food from Canada or elsewhere would have to meet both quality and sustainability standards. See Importance A4
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A regional and flexible program is needed which would ensure farmers can meet their cost of production, even in the worst season, Stewart said. Right now, she said, the federal income stability programs are not working. NDP candidate Tisha Kalmanovitch said she’d like to see the federal government take a second look at NAFTA, while Green Party candidate Alice Hooper said she’d like to see a bigger commitment to local agriculture. “We’d like to pay our farmers more. Without food we can’t survive and without farmers, there’s no food,” Hooper said.
Assistance in adapting to climate change is another issue farmers face, said Sardinha. Cannan said the federal government has already made funds available to help with such issues as infestations of new crop pests and irrigation efficiencies. Stewart said she favours looking at issues relating to new pests and weather conditions and coming up with strategies to deal with them. Kalmanovitch said she would take such issues forward to her party. As for Hooper, she said, “We need to get behind our farmers.” The loss of researchers at the federal Pacific Agrifood Research Centre in Summerland is another SEAN CONNOR/CAPITAL NEWS
JOHN RUSSO prepares the seed rows for his vegetable garden along Casorso Road. He is driving a 1952 tractor on land that has been in his family since 1902. concern of Sardinha’s, but Cannan said there have been problems finding qualified applicants for research positions there. Stewart said she believes researchers in local agricultural crops should be replaced as she would work for orchardists at the federal level. Kalmanovitch said again she would take the issue forward to her party. Hooper said it’s important that research not be controlled by big cor-
porations. Regarding the issue of inter-provincial trade barriers to wine sales, wrapped up in the 1928 Importation of Intoxicating Liquors Act, Cannan is already working on changing the legislation. But that will have to be re-introduced into the legislation after the election. Election of a majority government would ensure the success of that, he noted. Stewart agreed that
legislation should be modified. She would also like to see an incentive program for orchardists who move to more efficient irrigation. Kalmanovitch said she would like to see crossborder wine sales permitted. “There should be free trade within the country.” Hooper said it’s not logical that we can’t ship wine across provincial borders. jsteeves@kelownacapnews.com
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37 per cent of eligible voters between 18 and 24 turned out to the polling stations in the last election. Rally participant Stavros Angelatos, wasn’t surprised by the weak turnout. He noted it was an unfortunate and accurate reflection of the amount of interest his peer group has in politics. But events like Thursday’s, and speaking with friends, could change that. “I’ve voted in every election and I’ve never talked about it. But this time I’ve been encouraging people to vote,” he said. “We need to solidify our political structure so politicians can get something done in the House of Commons—and hopefully it will be solidified the right way.” May 2 will be the first time Jalene Berget will be eligible to vote and she’s excited for the opportunity, which admittedly
made her a bit of an oddball among her group of friends. “I think if you don’t vote, you don’t have the right to complain,” she said, adding there are plenty of women in other countries who don’t have the same privilege and it’s something that shouldn’t be taken for granted. Vote Mobs started last month when CBC personality Rick Mercer challenged youth to “do the unexpected, do what young people all over the world are dying to do,” and vote in the upcoming election. The youth vote is something, he said, politicians didn’t welcome. According to incumbent MP Ron Cannan, Liberal Kris Stewart and the Green Party’s Alice Hooper—who were all in attendance—that’s not the case. “We want everyone to vote. We just want them to make an informed choice,” said Cannan.
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al Library, referencing the changes she’s seeing from her corner of the world. “It will take some time to sort it out and it will be another fire years before it settles down. “(It’s) one of the effects you get when you get a big powerful engine like the Internet (moving) content around.” One of the biggest problems stemming from this time of tumult is that going virtual in the book world isn’t exactly cost effective. “You’d think (ebooks) would be cheaper than a
printed book, but they’re not,” she said. “Digital rights management systems require we check books out and have them returned. “Publishers are scared to death, because they see what’s been happening in the music industry, and a couple have told us they will sell us ebooks, but we can only use them 26 times before the file is gone.” That would mean the library would have to purchase a book continually to keep it within its virtual shelves.
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Tiesto concert still on at Prospera The cancellation of the Tiesto concert in Prince George has caused some confusion on the Internet that the scheduled performance by the popular DJ in Kelowna will also not go ahead. The promoters, however, want to remind local Tiesto fans that his concert will proceed on Thursday, April 28, at Prospera Place, with the doors opening at 5 p.m. Also on the concert bill are Excision, Datsik and Downlink, performing together, at the same time, for the first time ever.
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Cannan put on the defensive Jennifer Smith STAFF REPORTER
Ron Cannan had three adversaries to answer Thursday, at the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon which was dedicated to the federal election. In one of the first allcandidates meetings of the rather late-season electoral race, political hopefuls Tisha Kalmanovich (NDP), Kris Stewart (Liberals) and Alice Hooper (Greens) each tried to peg off the two-time incumbent. Elected in 2006, Cannan largely argued for the status quo, emphasizing the plans of all three other parties would raise taxes and playing to his strength—his community service. “I really pride myself on the fact I want to be open and accountable to you,” said Cannan, who served on city council for nine years before switching to federal politics. Swinging into the de-
bate with a tight left-hook, Kalmanovich proved the toughest adversary, telling the crowd of downtown lawyers and accountants she sees the Conservatives and their leaders as the IBM to Jack Layton’s Microsoft—the latter proving the better longterm investment. “I am very unclear and somewhat disheartened at what Mr. Harper’s vision might be,” she said. She told Cannan this week’s announcement the long-serving Kelowna Women’s Resource Centre would close its doors does not bode well for him if he plans to stick to claims he has supported women’s resources. Stewart stuck strictly to her party’s messagetrack, hammering home the Liberal’s plan to reduce the deficit to one per cent of the Gross Domestic Product within two years with investment in digital technology, clean resources, health and biosciences. Stewart also an-
Site testing at future Rowcliffe Park A contractor will do geotechnical and hydrogeological investigations next week on the future site of Rowcliffe Community Park. The work will begin on Wednesday at 8 a.m. and is expected to be completed by 5 p.m. The investigations at the site will involve drilling a number of boreholes using a trailer-mounted auger drill. To ensure public safety, visitors to the park are asked to stay clear of the workers and equipment. Rowcliffe Community Park will be the corner-
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nounced she would be pro-active by holding a nonpartisan health care forum over the weekend (Saturday, April 23 in the Rotary Centre for the Arts) to illicit public sentiment on the private-public debate. Admitting she is not only the Green Party’s political candidate, but green for her lack of experience, realtor Alice Hooper said voting is about taking personal responsibility and urged her audience to go to the Green Party’s web site and read through the platform. Many of the questions centred on fiscal policies, with one asking about a national housing strategy that might return to giving financial incentives for developers willing to build rental housing. Predictably, only the incumbent stepped back from the suggestion.
But when it came to the Alberta oil sands project, the gloves came off. Stewart said she believes it’s time to end the $2 billion subsidy for big oil, while Hooper took it to a personal level saying even the people working in the oil sands are starting to wonder what they’re doing there. Kalmanovich noted her father had been an engineer in the oil sands, and although she got married in Fort McMurray, she still realizes Canada is missing the boat on climate change. Cannan retorted by explaining only 20 per cent of the extraction done uses steam-assisted gravity drainage, the highly controversial practice which uses vast amounts of fresh water resources to extract oil.
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Council has ample evidence to vote down Cedar plan To the editor: The column by Jennifer Smith in the April 20 Capital News (Park Donation Raises Questions) can be very misleading to someone who is not well informed on this controversial proposal by Kelowna city staff. It is true that council decided to reopen the public hearing so that the rumour of a potential donor could be investigated. As a result they deferred making a decision. However, at the April 5 public hearing there was more than ample evidence presented to council that should have allowed them to vote down the development application if they had voted this past Monday, instead of just deferring the decision. It was obvious to them that there was huge public support for making the land all park and that there were serious questions about the proposal itself. The rumour of a potential donor was only
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Harder for challengers to get out their message
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he beginning of the short all-candidates meeting season locally began on Tuesday at Centennial Hall in Rutland. Each candidate for the Kelowna-Lake Country riding was given an opportunity to speak for five minutes, then sit at their own table and field questions one-on-one from the dispersed audience. While that format likely appealed to the candidates, it offered little in terms of seeing how the candidates measure up against each other on given hot-button election issues. Afterall, Parliament is not exactly Kindergarten should our local MLA take on a cabinet posting in the next federal government. Each candidate gave their prepared
speeches, talked generically about issues from health care to affordable housing to post-secondary education access. All of them stayed on their party mesBarry sage, but offered few deGerding tails on how any of their promises would be kept. So you look for other signs. Green Party candidate Alice Hooper, a local real estate agent, had some trouble learning how to handle the microphone. Conservative incumbent Ron Cannan had a disarming way of talking about himself in the third person in asking for people’s support. Liberal candidate Kris Stewart said she is optimistic by what she hears from people on the street, and feels her leader Michael Ignatieff’s message is
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starting to get through. She pointed out how many more supporters were sitting at her table compared to the Cannan table. NDP candidate Tish Kalmanovitch talked about shifting the tax burden from workers to corporations, following the governing examples of Sweden and Finland. Any undecided voters attending Tuesday’s forum would be hardpressed to be swayed one way or the other. Many people left after the fiveminutes speeches, not interested in listening to the candidates up close and personal. A missed opportunity or just tired of listening to the political rhetoric? The other odd aspect of the forum was the number of people filming what each candidate said in their speech who were not among the usual media suspects.
Everyone with a camera and a tripod can confront these candidates, tape their speeches, even ask questions, without the candidates knowing in this era of the social media how those comments might be used. Interesting. But after covering all-candidates meetings for the past 30 years, for me the issues don’t seem to change much. We haven’t made much progress. The individuality of the candidates seems lost amid the centralized party campaign control. Pound away at the message and leave the details for later. For the incumbent Cannan, his past five years in office is how he will be judged by the voters as much as what he says or does in this campaign. As for his challengers, they have a scant few days to make an impression, putting them behind the eight-ball from the start. bgerding@kelownacapnews.com
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To the editor: Re: Cedar Avenue Abbott Street development in South Pandosy. As long-time residents of Kelowna and Lake Country, we support an exclusively lakefront beach in this special location. This is a chance to protect a precious resource as the rapid growth of our region encircles us all. There is more than enough land in the area and throughout Kelowna for the city to develop revenue property and a healthy market for commercial space nearby. There is a very limited amount of public lakefront property that can accommodate the growing population and tourism industry. We have a once-in-a-century chance to improve Kelowna’s landscape in a way that will attract people for generations to come. The City of Kelowna would do well to take a page out of Penticton’s policy regarding waterfront. Penticton is a fine example of a city on the lake that protected its most precious resource. Renowned for its strip of attractions right across from the lake and its beautiful stretch of sandy beach, it is a strong draw for Okanagan tourists.
The City of Kelowna’s argument about the millions of dollars such a park would cost (up to $4 million) is a red herring. The city is one of, if not the largest single owner of private property in Kelowna. It earns millions of dollars in rental income from hundreds of single family and apartment units. There is adequate revenue to cover the cost of building a park that will leave a legacy for decades. The type of development the city is proposing could easily be built on other properties the city owns that are also not developed to their highest and best use. Furthermore this development proposal is out of date and was authorized by a previous council in a different time. As a current upcoming project it requires a renewed application and with it another call for public input from a growing population. The public must get involved in order to protect this most valuable resource. Private foundations like the Rotary and Gyro Clubs have raised and saved money to buy and remove homes to extend both the Rotary and Gyro Parks for the general good. How ironic that the City of Kelowna, a
public entity, would prefer to sell off the land for profit to commercial development rather than invest in a park. Something is terribly wrong with this picture. Another city argument is that the water quality is poor at Cedar Avenue, and therefore unsafe for swimming. That’s because the city redirects post sewage treatment plant waste and runoff into the lake. Perhaps if our water is not clean once treated, we need to investigate the root cause. Wouldn’t it make sense to redirect gray water to areas further from such concentrated residential areas? In an age where environment is top of mind, we can’t help but wonder how the city can point out such a weakness in our infrastructure and call the solution a “No Swimming” sign. We encourage people to speak up and let the City of Kelowna know that this beach must be saved. Sam Port & Elya Byrne, Kelowna
Room for development on east side of Abbott
To the editor: Why is it that the local daily newspaper’s editors and reporters forever expound so favourably on questionable decisions by our council while often representing the public as more-or-less a smallish crowd of radicals gofing off the deep end? They are in fact, in great part, very knowledgable and concerned residents and would prefer to work with a more thoughtful council. The facts are: 1. As was stated at the time of purchase, the properties were accumulated for a future lakefront park. Over time the city has received rentals from houses on those properties. 2. The 55 per cent parkland they now expound on is not all on the subject property but tsimply touted as such by adding the end of
Cedar Avenue as a part—and “greening” it up. Remove Cedar Avenue and that claim doesn’t add up. 3. With water tables considered, the actuality of the construction envisaged on the city’s plan could be uncertain as building heights and square footage depend on a developer’s margin of profit. 4. Many more of the public were represented by neighbourhood associations across the city, including Glenmore, Downtown, Rutland and the Mission. Their validity was questioned by council. 5. Many who attended felt a certain belligerence from a council who seemed not too happy to be there but rather set on promoting this elaborate, and to us totally unacceptable, plan. 6. Walkways along the lakeside are a great
idea where there is not an alternative—this is not the case here. 7. The meeting opened with over an hour of glitzy promotion of the city’s proposal. In fact, all of the glorious proposals expounded can be met simply by locating such development on the east side of Abbott. There is room there for independent developers to do much the same thing and through development cost charges and taxes with such an idyllic situation of park and panorama, the city would considerably recoup its expenditure. 8. The population continues to expand. Lakefront does not. Buying replacement lands become more and more difficult. This property needs to be rezoned from residential or CD9, to parkland in perpetuity, as was the original intent. J.L. Lambrick, Kelowna
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To the editor: Kelowna city council missed a golden opportunity at their meeting to decide the fate of Cedar Avenue that will likely come back to bite them in the butt. An overflow gallery showed up, yet again, at council’s regular public meeting to show their support for a park at Cedar Avenue. Incidentally, many of those supporters also received parking tick-
ets as they waited patiently, and quietly, for council to finally arrive at the Cedar Avenue part of the agenda. Turns out the anonymous donor in the news lately, had officially stepped forward that morning and created a procedural problem for council. The city clerk could not divulge the new info he had regarding this donor without opening a new public hearing. Which council did.
Colour me dubious. Once again, instead of stepping up to the plate and designating this land as P3 according to the wishes of a very large number of Kelowna citizens, council needs to assimilate yet more information? It is a disgrace that an anonymous donor would even be considered by council as a viable alternative to doing the right thing by designating this property as park, immedi-
Serious injury narrowly avoided Cedar from A8 ‘the icing on the cake’ and gave them a reason to delay. Council can, and should, vote to turn down the development application no matter what happens with the anonymous donor. There are more
than enough good reasons why the city staff proposal does not make sense. (Smith) should be reporting on the pros and cons of the proposal and the public’s reaction rather than just focusing on a speculative donation that probably will not change council’s vote.
I seriously question whether or not (she) understands the facts related to this subject and also I do not like hersad attempt at humour by making fun of Michael Neill’s serious accident. He narrowly escaped very serious injury. Bob Whitehead, Kelowna
ately. Would we have city council fleece this most generous citizen of $2.3 million to save face in the turbulence of their indifference and indecision? What more information could council possibly need? Now that a new public hearing is on the horizon, it becomes
open season for all the questions that will inevitably be asked. Tough questions. Tough questions that council are now obligated to answer. Buckle up Kelowna, this promises to be one heck of a ride. Bob Purdy, Kelowna
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Spike belt used to end pursuit The police were in hot pursuit of a man driving a stolen truck on Thursday, for 51 kilometres along Highway 33. The chase began when police spotted a stolen car in Orchard Park Shopping Centre and began to follow it in an unmarked police car. The driver in the stolen car managed to get onto Highway 97 and startted to weave in and out of ttraffic using the HOV lane rto gain speed and run red lights. The unmarked police car called off the chase tnear Highway 33 because of the erratic driving behaviour of the man behind the wheel of the stolen car. The suspect sped away northbound on Highway 97 and police lost site of rthe suspect vehicle which apparently turned off the highway in the Rutland tarea. The first car was abandoned in favour of a pickup truck with a contractor’s trailer hooked on behind, at a house near fFindlay Road. With the owner of that stolen truck chasing after his vehicle in another of his trucks, while contacting the police on his cell phone, the chase was back on heading eastbound on Highway 33. The doors of the trailer had come open and tools, paint, and other construction materials fell out along the steep roadway towards Black Mountain. The stolen truck hit another truck near Toovey Road, causing it to end up high centered on a cement road sign. By this time, numerous police cars were heading up the highway to intercept the stolen truck. The police helicopter was also in the air and was calling out the location of the truck as it made its way along Highway 33 towards Beaverdell. Police then set up a spike belt to stop the driver of the stolen truck, which swerved, hitting a police car, and careened off the road and into a ditch before coming to a stop.
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REGIONAL BOARD HIGHLIGHTS – APRIL 2011 NUISANCE MOSQUITO CONTROL CONTRACT The Regional Board has awarded a five year contract for Nuisance Mosquito Control services. The bid from BWP Consulting of $221,350 was the lower of 2 qualified bids received.
DIRT BIKE CLUB SPECIAL EVENTS PERMIT The Regional Board has approved two special events permits for the Kelowna Dirt Bike Club. The Noise bylaw regulations will not apply during the special race events that will be held on Sunday, May 15th (MX Ride for the Cure fundraiser) and the weekend of September 24th – 25th for Canadian Motosport Racing Corporation (CMRC) sanctioned races.
GAS TAX FUNDS - NEW WATER SYSTEM The Regional Board has approved a transfer of $400,000 from the Central Okanagan West Electoral Area Gas Tax Community Works Fund. The money will be used for water quality control works and to recycle asphalt along roadways during construction of the new water system for the Upper Fintry, Shalal Road and Valley of the Sun subdivisions.
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POLICE SURVEY the mess left behind after a stolen truck and trailer were pursued for 51 kilometres along Highway 33 on Thursday, before the chase ended when the vehicle was halted by a spike belt laid out across the road. The suspect bolted from the truck and ran into the nearby bush. A police dog on scene ran after the man and brought him down after he had gotten about 20 feet from the stolen vehicle.
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BEAR CREEK BOAT LAUNCH CLOSED The Bear Creek Boat Launch is now permanently closed. Boaters may consider other Okanagan Lake launching sites including: • Fintry Provincial Park • Fintry Community Park – Fintry Delta Road • Killiney Beach Community Park – Hodges Road • Okanagan Centre Safe Harbour Regional Park • West Kelowna • John Dupuis launch – Casa Loma Road • Gellatly Bay launch – Gellatly Road • City of Kelowna • Sutherland Park – 700 Ellis Street • Queensway launch - 238 Queensway • Water Street launch – 1354 Water Street • Cook Road launch – 500 Cook Road • Cedar Creek Park – 5200 Lakeshore Road • Lake Country • Coral Beach Park – Terrace View Road • Peachland • T launch – Hwy 97 & Princeton Avenue • Beach Avenue & 8th Street
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(Harmonized Sales Tax) and reinstating the PST (Provincial Sales Tax) in conjunction with the GST (Goods and Services Tax)? Yes/No.� In short, do you want to go back to the previous system of PST and GST or keep the HST? Premier Christy Clark has made it clear that the HST referendum will be a fair and open contest. The government will provide $500,000 for the “yes� and “no� sides because we understand how important this decision is for British Columbians. We believe people need to understand both the pros and the cons of the two tax systems. Toward that end, we are also creating a Public Dialogues Fund of $500,000 which will be independently managed by the province’s public universities, colleges and institutes. These funds will enable our post-secondary institutions to host informative public dialogues in advance of the referendum. In addition to the public dialogues, another $700,000 will go towards a comprehensive voters’ guide. The guide will go out to every home in the province with statements from both the “yes� and “no� sides, a summary of the independent panel report on the HST and other information to help you make an informed choice. This referendum is an opportunity for British Columbians to fully understand their options and to ensure an informed choice is made. We will also have the chance to hear your ideas about how the HST can be improved. That is why, in the lead-up to the referendum campaign, we have launched Talking Taxes,
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Charges laid against owner of dog abandoned at Kelowna shelter Charges of animal cruelty have been laid against a Kelowna man who abandoned his critically ill dog last month. Dave Schamerhorn faces charges under both the Criminal Code of Canada and the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act after his female Labrador-cross was dumped in the Kelowna SPCA parking lot at 4:30 a.m. on March 14. Schamerhorn was later identified with the help of local media and the public. The beige and white dog, who was seen on SPCA shelter security cameras being taken from a dark-coloured truck and pulled across the park-
ing lot, was muzzled and left tied to the front of the shelter. When SPCA staff arrived to work they rushed the critically ill dog for veterinary care but she had to be euthanized later that day due to a severe neurological condition. “It is clear from viewing the video footage that her condition deteriorated dramatically from the time she was abandoned to when we found her,” said Sabrina Fedorak, manager of the Kelowna SPCA Branch. “We wish we could have saved her life but it just wasn’t possible given her level of suffering and distress. At least we have the comfort of knowing that we were able to seek
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justice on her behalf.” Fedorak said that Schamerhorn had many other humane options he could have taken rather than abandoning his sick dog. “The SPCA is here to help and there are veterinarians who offer reduced rates and so many other options for people to
City in Action PUBLIC HEARING Notice is given that City Council will hold a public hearing on: Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at 6pm Kelowna City Hall, 1435 Water Street Council Chambers Council will hear representations from the public who deem an interest in the properties affected by proposed amendments to Zoning Bylaw 8000 for:
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Lot 17, Section 29, Township 26, ODYD, Plan 10724 Bylaw No. 10514 (Z11-0007) The applicant is proposing to rezone the subject property in order to legalize an existing secondary suite located within the basement of the single family dwelling. Requested zoning change: from the RU1 – Large Lot Housing zone to the RU1s – Large Lot Housing with Secondary Suite zone. Owner/Applicant: Kyla Jackson
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Lot 25, Section 29, Township 29, SDYD, Plan 32500 Bylaw No. 10516 (Z11-0013) The applicant is proposing to rezone the subject property in order to construct a secondary suite within an addition to the existing principal dwelling. Requested zoning change: from the RR3 – Rural Residential 3 zone to the RR3s – Rural Residential 3 with Secondary Suite zone. Owner/Applicant: David and Dellmari Richardson / Architecturally Distinct Solutions Inc.
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Lot 67, Section 26, Township 26, ODYD, Plan 22239
seek help,” said Fedorak. “To just leave your animal alone in critical condition, knowing no one will find her for hours, is just not acceptable.” BC SPCA Const. Linda Walker, lead investigator for the case, said the SPCA is hoping Schamerhorn will be prohibited from owning animals if convicted. Schamerhorn’s first court appearance will be on May 16 at 1:30 p.m. The BC SPCA conducts more than 7,000 cruelty investigations a year and is reliant on donations from the public to continue its work. To find out how you can help, please visit spca. bc.ca/support.
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Bylaw No. 10522 (Z10-0100) The applicant is proposing to rezone the subject property in order to construct a second dwelling. Requested zoning change: from the RU1 – Large Lot Housing zone to the RU6 – Two Dwelling Housing zone. Owner/Applicant: Balwinder and Harbax Khunkhun / Balwinder Khunkhun
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Lot A, Section 23, Township 28, SDYD, Plan 30063 Bylaw No. 10523 (Z11-0003) The applicant is proposing to discharge the land use contract and rezone the subject property in order to establish a secondary suite within an existing accessory building. Requested zoning change: from the LUC771012 (A1 – Agriculture 1 underlying zone) to the RU1s – Large Lot Housing with Secondary Suite zone. Owner/Applicant: Mark Fipke / Felix Westerkamp
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Lot 6, Section 24, Township 28, SDYD, Plan KAP88425 Bylaw No. 10524 (Z11-0014) The applicant is proposing to rezone the subject property in order to facilitate the construction of a new dwelling complete with secondary suite. Requested zoning change: from the RU1h – Large Lot Housing (Hillside Area) zone to the RU1hs – Large Lot Housing (Hillside Area) with Secondary Suite zone. Owner/Applicant: Kelowna Smarthomes Ltd.
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Lot A, District Lot 139, ODYD, Plan 20381, Except Plan KAP81041 Lot A, District Lots 14 and 139, ODYD, Plan KAP52333, Except Plan KAP81471
Bylaw No. 10520 (OCP10-0014) Bylaw No. 10462 (TA10-0011) Bylaw No. 10521 (Z10-0078) The applicant is proposing to amend the City of Kelowna Official Community Plan, create the CD22 Central Green Comprehensive Development zone in the City of Kelowna Zoning Bylaw No. 8000 and rezone the subject properties in order to accommodate the proposed phased development project.
Correspondence, petitions and e-mails relating to this application must include your name and civic address. Petitions should be signed by each individual and show the address and/or legal description of the property he or she believes would be affected by the proposal. Correspondence and petitions received between April 13, 2011 and 4pm on Monday May 2, 2011 shall be copied and circulated to City Council for consideration at the public hearing.
Official Community Plan Amendment: To change the Future Land Use designation from the “Commercial” designation, the “Education & Minor Institutional designation and the “Major Park & Open Space” designation to the “Commercial” designation, the “Multiple Unit Residential – Medium Density” designation and the “Major Park & Open Space” designation. Proposed Text Amendment: To create the CD22 Central Green Comprehensive Development Zone in the City of Kelowna Zoning Bylaw No. 8000. Requested zoning change: from the C4 – Urban Centre Commercial zone and the P2 – Education and Minor Institutional zone to the CD22 – Central Green Comprehensive Development zone. Owner/Applicant: City of Kelowna
Any submissions received after 4pm on Monday May 2, 2011 will not be accepted.
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grand children at a time when most of her peers are great, great grandparents or, let’s face it, dead. So, what if she’s 94? Is there really a perfect time to be a mother? You don’t want to have a child too early and miss all the fun of your 20s. Then, in your 30s, you are career motivated and there isn’t much time. By 40, it’s
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band about it, if indeed she is. Admittedly, this is a stunt by odd husband No. 9, Frédéric Prinz von Anhalt, according to the entertainment news scuttling about. He’s being the dutiful husband and giving his wife what she wants, probably seen as a dying wish. He’s got his sperm set aside and will find a surrogate mom to bring the child into the world and then into his and his wife’s own bizarre world. From my Google of the “Prinz,” he’s attained his titled by being adopted as an adult and then passed out several titles to other young men he “adopted.” Sounds normal enough, right? It doesn’t sound like he has any children of his own so far. Francesca doesn’t think much of him. She seems to think von Anhalt has “compromised her mother’s dignity, securi-
ty, and health for attention and profit.” You think? While younger than Zsa Zsa, he’s still grandparent age himself at 67. My advice for the would-be parents: Get a stuffed puppy instead. Children are not trinkets or objects to be given as gifts. Get serious. This whole thing would just be another ridiculous twist in these two people’s lives, if it didn’t have some serious ramifications to a new person. I’m the first to say that the key ingredient in being a parent is to love your children. Children get what they get in a family and there are few perfect situations out there. (Parents get what they get, too.) But, this is different. Growing up is difficult enough without jumping into a weird set-up from day one. Maybe this child—raised by someone else—eventually
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The real estate market in the Central Okanagan has a love affair with the empty nester home buyer. Condo projects, townhomes and mega mansions all list the empty nester as the goal client. Canyon Ridge in West Kelowna is no different. Not only has the development enticed a significant number of empty nesters, it has done so with a quiet flare that kept Canyon Ridge building despite the slowdown in the local real estate market. This gated community for the 55+ crowd has only a handful of lots and homes left available, before all 133 homes have found their owner. Canyon Ridge was launched in 2005 by developer First Island Financial, a real estate investment and development firm.
The preferred builder is Aral Construction, this Victoria-based company has a strong history of experience in residential and commercial building on Vancouver Island in the Lower Mainland. The location and setting are spectacular. Canyon Ridge is along Powers Creek Canyon and Goats Peak. There are multiple walking trails through forested terrain. Powers Creek Canyon is a protected salmon spawning creek, as residents are surrounded by nature and semi-rural features including horse farms, garden nurseries and agriculture. The location at the southern tip of the community has the main shopping areas of West Kelowna within a five-minute drive, while Okanagan Lake is a threeminute walk. Many of the remaining homes and lots have spectacular
views of the lake. The homes are designed for the empty nester looking for a detached single family home either with a walk-out rancher for more space or a bungalow for a more contained home. Three homes are move-in ready right now and another two homes will be ready for late July and late August. The current homes available are all larger floor plans. One spectacular view home has a spacious 1,800 square-foot main floor with a 1,500 sq.ft. walkout. This Harmony floor plan features a main floor master suite, with a substantial walk-in closet and generously sized ensuite bathroom. The main floor also is home to a large guest bedroom, second bathroom and large den or office space. The kitchen is finished with granite countertops and the floor-
ing in the kitchen is tile and in the main living space is hardwood. The design of the main floor is both cozy and spacious; the main sightline from the front entry carries straight through to the banks of windows in the living room. The space is kept homey and comfortable with a two-sided fireplace punctuating the dining room and the living room. The main floor is finished with an oversized deck, creating an outdoor living space. Canyon Ridge has found its buyers through reputation. The builder has made a point of meeting the market demand for high levels of customized finishing. “It is difficult to find a builder with the willingness of Canyon Ridge to work with clients for changing the interior finishing,� said sales manager Paul Kelsch. See Option A18
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Should your garden be a no-till zone? “All through the long winter, I dream of my garden. On the first warm day of spring, I dig my fingers deep into the soft earth. I
can feel its energy, and my spirits soar.” —Helen Hayes So go ahead and dig your fingers into the soil.
But put down the shovel and park the tiller. Here’s a different plan that will seem almost sacrilegious to backyard gar-
deners—don’t till. Marty Kraft, a Kansas City environmentalist, says it’s better all around —for the soil, your plants,
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the planet—if you completely refrain from that satisfying habit of turning over the soil in the spring. Make holes in your garden bed only for planting, he says. “When you till, when you turn the soil over, you expose the organic material, which becomes more vulnerable to bacterial attack,” Kraft said. “You’re breaking down your organic material and sending it up into the atmosphere as carbon dioxide.” Kraft is on a mission to spread the word about no-till gardening and has launched a website at www.organotill.org . It’s going to take some persuasion. Ben Sharda, executive director of Kansas City Community Gardens, said the organization doesn’t teach no-till gardening. He’s not opposed to the practice but sees some drawbacks. “You can have a great garden both ways,” Sharda said. “People have been tilling for thousands of years, and it works.” Kraft knows that the prospect of not tilling, although less work, could also be seen as disappointing: “Just looking at that dark earth feels good, it smells good.” But, he says, “You de-
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ENVIRONMENTALIST Marty Kraft says tilling
harms the soil and the planet. He advocates enhancing the soil with mulch and other organic matter layered on top. plete your soil in the process. Some people say tilling makes as much sense as if we threw our cities in a blender every year and rebuilt them.” While fans of garden tilling say that turning over the soil loosens it, which is better for new plants, and breaks the weed and insect cycles, no-tillers say those reasons are overblown. Tilling can bring buried weed seeds to the surface, making it easier for them to sprout. And mechanically loosening the soil is only temporary, they say. Bad
soil will re-harden quickly. Gardeners can make real improvements to their soil by not disturbing it and by layering it with mulch and other organic material, such as compost and manure, Kraft says. Water and microorganisms pull the good stuff down into the soil. It’s the natural way soil is improved. In organic, no-till gardening, Kraft says, weeds are controlled by covering the garden bed with layers of newspaper and maintaining a thick layer of mulch, such as leaves and straw. Don’t use landscaping bark, he says.
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For proof that parenthood does change everything, just look at the Mar Vista, Calif., garden of landscape designer Elizabeth Low. The birth of daughter Violet, now 2, inspired her to consider the question: How would the arrival of a child change the landscape—and not just in a metaphorical sense? Her answer will be evident April 30, when the garden opens to the public as part of the Mar Vista Green Gardens Showcase. What tour-goers will see is a project that started two years ago, when Low rand her husband, David Cash, bought their home. At the time, the landscape designer envisioned a modern, minimal garden. “I wanted it to be easy to care for,” she said. “I just didn’t want to come home from work and have to think about it.” But after Violet was born and Low found herself at home more than before, her priorities changed. “I wanted everything to be soft and pretty and attract wildlife,” Low said. “I found myself looking at the garden at all hours of the day.” Low found herself wanting to cut flowers and grow fvegetables. After gutting the 700-square-foot house and building a 200-square-foot addition, the couple’s next step was to make the front and back gardens an extension of a house that was still modest in size. In the front yard, she added succulents, grevillea, flax, lemon trees and irises and kept the existing camellia bush and jacaranda tree. Between blue stone pavers, she planted wild strawberry and dymondia. Berms built around the exterior of the property let her plant higher and create a sense of privacy. The result is something that feels more like a sanctuary than a play area, a buffer from the busy street. The wild assortment of plants provides something in bloom throughout the year. In the backyard, Low mapped out
four zones: a guest house-office in the garage, a lounging deck and patio area off the master bedroom, a cozy fire pit and a dining area. “I knew we were going to live outside,” she said, and they do. The outdoor living areas are set among a mix of plants that has evolved. When Violet and her friends trampled some succulents, Low dug them out and replanted them in pots and hanging pouch planters attached to the garage. After twice installing dianella grass, Low gave up. “It was muddy and patchy from Violet,” she said. “We were spending all this money on grass and it wasn’t growing in.” The solution: Low purchased artificial turf from a local Santa Monica building supply company. “It’s the best alternative for us,” Low said. “It is like a carpet.” To the carpet that needs no watering, Low added drought-tolerant and California native plants. A coffeeberry hedge provides a screen for the entire backyard. Low likes the California native because it is not invasive, has pretty red berries in the fall and doesn’t require a lot of water. Because native plants can be slow to grow, Cash painted the cinderblock wall behind the hedge the same green color as the house. “The colour makes the spare areas disappear,” Low said. A new sycamore tree, meanwhile, has grown quickly in two years. “It makes the pergola look like it has been there for years,” Low said. She has begun using three rain barrels from the Department of Water and Power, and she hasn’t used her drip irrigation system for the last three months. Mulching four times a year helps to retain moisture. Now that all the work has been completed, does she regret not having the minimalist garden she once imagined? “I would have gotten bored,” Low said. “I had this maternal, feminine side which I wanted to express.” And Violet? “She loves the garden,” Low said. “She loves to play in the dirt.”
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Falcons sign Stoup to catch for 2011 baseball season The Kelowna Falcons have signed Eastern Oklahoma State College catcher Ryan Stoup for the 2011 West Coast League baseball season. A standout at Roff High School in his hometown of Konawa, Oklahoma, he batted .431 with 11 home runs and 42 RBIs during his senior year.
A freshman this season at Eastern Oklahoma, Stroup had started 15 games for the Mountaineers as of April 9. He had one home run and eight RBIs in 48 at bats. Stoup is a business major at Eastern Oklahoma as he would like to continue his father’s in-
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surance business once his baseball career is over. He chose Eastern Oklahoma because of the growing baseball program and the quality of the coaching staff. Being from Oklahoma, which has no major league team, Stoup is a Texas Rangers fan and looks to Josh Fields and
Yaider Molina as his baseball heroes. Here’s a Q-and-A with Stoup, also known as ‘R.T.’ Q: First baseball memory ? A: In my 10-andunder league I got an inside the park home run off a bunt. Q: Favourite sport
other than baseball ? A: Basketball Q: What reality show would you like to star on ? A: Survivor Q: - What would be your superpower ? A: I would love to fly Q: Who would play you in a movie about you ? A: Adam Sandler
Q: Do you have any hobbies ? A: I love to 4 wheel and the lake and love to hunt. The Falcons will open the 2011 WCL regular season June 3 in Bellingham. For more information, visit the web site kelownafalcons.com
Dragon in Drink row to silver The Dragon in the Drink crew rowed to a silver medal in the women’s A division at the Deep Cove 2011 Dash Dragonboat Festival last weekend. It was the first festival of the year for the KDBC team and the earliest one in the season in their 13year history. With only two practice sessions on Okanagan Lake so far this year, paddling on the ocean was a new experience, as the
tides changed the water conditions throughout the day. The 17 women’s teams came from throughout the province and posed some tough competition. Dragon in the Drink placed second in the qualifier to go on to place first in the next two heats, qualifying for the division A finals. The finals were the top five teams from the day’s events and Dragon in the Drink finished second.
Premier soccer Chelsea Muskens simply couldn’t miss as the Peacock Sheridan Group Pink Panthers rolled over Royal Star Wednesday in Kelowna Women’s Soccer League Premier division action. Muskens tallied six goals and Alessia Muresu
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Hard-nosed Kelowna Rockets forward Mitchell Callahan was still thinking of what might have been as he sat Wednesday at the Kelowna airport waiting to fly back to his home in California. r It had been a couple of days since the Rockets were eliminated from the playoffs after pushing the top-rated Portland Winterhawks to six games in an entertaining series. The pain of the loss and the fact that he was leaving a tight-knit team behind was still fresh for the 19-year-old Detroit Red Wings draft pick. “It was probably the worst loss I have faced in rmy life,� said Callahan of the series which could have gone either way. “It was hard, we were a pretty tight team. I thought we had a chance to make a run.� k For Callahan it was likely his last game in a Rockets’ uniform. He is eligible to play next season as a 20-year-old, but not many people believe he will be back in Kelowna. As he stood on the ice at centre with his teammates, raising a salute to the fans at Prospera, the fact he may have played his final game was starting to hit. “I was just thinking it would probably be my last game,� he said. “It was tough but I think everyone was feeling for (20-year-olds) Geordie Wudrick, Zak Stebner and Evan Bloodoff. Everyone was so close on this team and we bonded together so well. It sucks losing but that’s hockey.� And it’s another fact in junior hockey that players come in and move out. And as much as Kelowna fans would love to see Callahan play one more year in a Rockets uniform, you only have to look at
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lowna fans. Over the next two years he was suddenly a point producer and a player who wasn’t scared of anyone. “When I came here Bruce Hamilton welcomed me with open arms,� said Callahan. “I can’t thank him and Lorne Frey enough for giving me the chance to play. It’s been the best experience of my life.� This year Callahan came from off the Team USA charts to be invited to and then make the USA World Junior team in another example of his determination to succeed. So what to expect next year from a guy whose work ethic keeps taking him to higher levels? “My goal is to play pro but if not, I would be happy to come back to Kelowna,� said Callahan. “I have a lot of maturing to do on and off the ice this summer. I’m keeping my fingers crossed to move to the next level. Hopefully one day I can work my way up to play in Joe Louis Arena.� And with Callahan’s track record, that doesn’t seem so hard to imagine.
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RACHEL ANDERSON (right) is among a strong group of Grade 10 players on the Mount Boucherie Bears AAA soccer team. The Bears, KSS and Rutland are in the Okanagan AAA girls soccer league. Then at a tournament in Victoria the Bears came in fourth against a top field. Two more tournaments are on the horizon before the soccer playoffs begin early next month. For the Bears, the success of the team last year and a turnout of close to 50 girls for the soccer tryouts is a signal of what has become an excellent high
school sports program. Last fall Zuyderduyn started a soccer academy at the school, offering soccer as a credited course and an elective. It’s only one of the reasons there is enough interest in soccer to not only have a AAA team but to also have a junior team that plays at the AA level. “We’re the only high school on the westside,”
Chilliwack’s loss Victoria’s gain It’s been almost 20 years, but the wait is over for hockey fans on Vancouver Island. The Western Hockey League will return to the City of Vic-
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he said. “There’s a pretty big club program. Soccer for girls especially is really popular. Three quarters of my team also plays for either Kelowna United or the Thompson Okanagan Y league or they play Pacific Coast League soccer.” This year’s team is leaning on a solid core of Grade 12 players but also has a large number
of Grade 10 and 11 players as the club looks to be strong for the coming years. Of the 22 players on the AAA team’s roster, five are in Grade 12, six are in Grade 11 and 11 are in Grade 10. The leadership core though remains with the seniors. Taylor Ink is the team captain while Bailey D’Amato is a Grade 12 striker and Kenzie Byrnes is another player counted on for leadership. “My five seniors I have this year are all really good,” said Zuyderduyn. “I have a big group in Grade 10 so we hope for the next couple years we can be strong.” With the Mount Boucherie soccer program now established and popular amongst the students, being competitive shouldn’t be a problem. More of a challenge will be bringing home a provincial championship with just one team (KSS in 05-06) outside of the lower mainland having won it all. “That’s what we are working on,” said Zuyderduyn. The Okanagan Valley playoffs take place May 16 and 18 with provincials at South Kamloops after that.
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the sale of the WHL franchise in Chilliwack and its relocation to Victoria effective starting with the 2011-12 season. Graham Lee, whose company RG Properties developed, built and operates the 7,000-seat SaveOn-Foods Memorial Centre in Victoria, has purchased the franchise and will move the WHL team to the B.C. capital for the start of next season. RG Properties also owns Kelowna buildings Prospera Place and the Capital News Centre. “We are very excited to bring WHL hockey back to Victoria,” said Lee. “From the day we first got involved with this building over a decade ago, our goal has been to look at all opportunities that will bring excitement and entertainment to the city as well as providing economic benefits. Bringing a WHL team to Victoria exemplifies that commitment.” “We are very pleased to be in a position to an-
nounce the WHL will be returning to the City of Victoria and Vancouver Island next season,” commented WHL Commissioner Ron Robison. “Although any relocation is a difficult process, we know the Victoria market will be a great addition to the WHL.” The WHL is the premier junior hockey development league in the country and had more players drafted in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft than any other League in the world, with 43 players selected in all and seven selected in the first round. The B.C. capital was home to a WHL franchise for 23 seasons from 1971 to 1994. During that period, Victoria’s WHL teams produced over 50 NHL players including wellknown stars such as Geoff and Russ Courtnall, Grant Fuhr, Mel Bridgeman and Greg Adams, just to name a few. The WHL Victoria Cougars franchise was relocated to Prince George in 1994.
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You won’t go hungry in Hungary’s ‘Paris of the East’ Mary Ann Anderson CONTRIBUTOR
BUDAPEST, Hungary—“Hey!” an almostnaked man cheerily called to me. “Um, hey, back at you,” I couldn’t help but giggle as I answered, waving with one hand, my camera in the other. “You take my picture,” he commanded in halting, Hungarian-accented English before a striking a Schwarzenegger-like Mr. Universe pose. Click. Click, click, click. Then, with one last slightly embarrassed glance, I rushed away quickly, both of us laughing and waving to one another.
The jokester was waist-deep in one of Budapest’s medicinal baths. And, yes, he most certainly was wearing a bathing suit as he enjoyed the hot, swirling water. The Turks occupied Hungary in the 16th and 17th centuries, and with them they brought the now famous medicinal baths. Relics of the past, the baths are good for what ails you through hydrotherapy, aromatherapy and physiotherapy. Swimming pools are a rarity in Budapest, so the locals and tourists alike come to the beloved baths as a substitute. In post-communist Hungary, somehow it seems remarkable that it was only just over two decades ago in 1989 that the Iron Curtain, in a
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One of my very favorite stops is Central Market. I love busy brimmingwith-colour open markets,
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is strung with fresh produce, peppers, meats, and cheeses. There are restaurants, gift shops, and clothing boutiques. This place is sensory overload in an extremely good way, and it’s an excellent destination during the Christmas Market season. Wine has flourished in the region for hundreds, possibly a couple of thousand years. From bold reds that pair well with goulash to fruity, delicate whites, Hungarian wine is all about the aroma and taste. Try your own wine tasting with music. Whether it’s the soothing strains of the Danube Symphony Orchestra, the world-renowned folk-androck Sziget Festival in August—“It’s sort of the Woodstock of Hungary,” says Hardy—the beat of a local band at a ruin pub, or a traditional folklore play (think whirling skirts, vests, and puffy-sleeved shirts), music is the heart and soul of Budapest. As you listen to and explore Budapest, give yourself a break along the way by having a sumptuous pastry at Muvesz Cafe on Andrassy Avenue or joking with a half-naked man at Turkish bath. Either way, it’s a real treat.
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KEVIN WENSLEY 1967-1987 Softly the leaves of memory fall. Gently we gather and treasure them all. Unseen, unheard, he is ever near. Still loved, still missed, still very dear. Please God forgive a silent tear. A constant wish that he were here. Others were taken, yes we know. But he was ours and we miss him so.
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BOND, YVONNE (NEE ELLIS) Nov 28, 1921 – April 16, 2011
It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Yvonne Bond, dearly loved mother and grandma. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Richard Bond, Heather Andersen (Cliff), Penny Schill and Marilyn Jewell (Dick). She will be greatly missed by her grandchildren; Brent Andersen, Marty Andersen, Chad Schill, Aimee Schill, Bond Jewell and Christine Engel. Mom passed away in her sleep at home at Ashley Cottage. We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Laura, Glynis and staff for their wonderful care of Mom in the past years. Our thanks go also to Ed Stevenson of the Sylvan Lake Funeral Home for his help and understanding. The Funeral Service was held at St.Leonard’s on the Hill Anglican Church, Red Deer on Thursday, April 21 at 11:00 A.M. Cremation entrusted to the Rocky Mountain Crematorium, Rocky Mountain House.Sylvan Lake and Rocky Funeral Homes and Crematorium, your Golden Rule Funeral Homes, entrusted with the arrangements. 403-887-2151
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ETHEL MELINA COLVIN March 22, 1922
Passed away peacefully on April 17, 2011 surrounded by family. She leaves behind her loving husband of 72 years Dan Colvin, sister Marion (Pat), daughter Danna (Mike), son Wayne (Anna) seven grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. Grieve for me a while, if grieve you must, Then let your grief be comforted by trust. It is only for a while that we must part, So treasure the memories within your heart. A celebration of Nana’s life will be held on April 30, 2011 at 2 pm at Valleyview Funeral Home, 165 Valleyview Road, Kelowna BC. In lieu of owers, donations may be made in Nana’s memory to The Salvation Army, 200 Rutland Rd. Kelowna BC, V1X 2Z5 or to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 1589 Sutherland Ave, Kelowna BC, V1Y 5Y7
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Gordon was born August 22, 1933 in Sioux Lookout, Ontario. It is with GREAT SADNESS that we announce his passing April 16, 2011 in Kelowna, B.C. Gordon is survived by his loving wife of 55 years Mary Ann Elizabeth Field (nee Nystrom), his six children and their spouses: Gordon, Michael (Wendy), Kerry (Rosemary), Scott (Nina), Laurene (Dave) and Ljiljana. Ten Grandchildren: Kaitlin, Colby, Tyler (Kasey), Nicholas, Kenzie, Sean, Cassandra, Bryce, Carson and Spencer. 1 Great grandson: Connor. Gordon is also survived by his siblings: Evelyn (Bob), Ron (Betty) Lloyd (Gloria), Marlene (John) and Vivian. Predeceased by his parents Evelyn and Walter Field and brother Wally Field. Gordon was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who loved to kid around with all who knew him. His passion and dedication to provide a great life for his wife and children were second to none! Dad could always be found reading his morning Province newspaper while having a good cup of coffee. He enjoyed watching his Canucks (maybe this year Dad!) and also enjoyed playing golf. In accordance with Dad’s wishes there will be no service. Donations to the Cancer Society or Central Okanagan Hospice House in Gordon’s memory are gratefully accepted. God looked around his garden and found an empty place He then looked down upon this earth and saw your tired face He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest God’s garden must be beautiful He always takes the best He knew that you were suffering He knew you were in pain He knew that you would never get well on earth again He saw that the road was getting rough and the hills are hard to climb So he closed your weary eyelids and whispered, “Peace be thine� It broke our hearts to lose you But you didn’t go alone For part of us went with you The day God called you home
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MRAS, HILDEGARD Hildegard was born on March, 22, 1928 in Vienna, Austria and passed away on April 20, 2011 in Kelowna, BC. She is survived by her sister Anna Kreuzer and brother Georg Gaber. Sadly predeceased by her husband Camillo in January 2005. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, April 28, 2011 at 10:00 am at SpringďŹ eld Funeral Home, 2020 SpringďŹ eld Road, Kelowna, BC. In lieu of owers, memorial donations may be made to Central Okanagan Hospice Association, #202-1456 St. Paul Street, Kelowna, BC. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springďŹ eldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.
BURNETT, MARIAN PATRICIA BAXTER
Passed away at home on April 19th, 2011at the age of 80. Marion was predeceased by her loving husband William Baxter. She is lovingly remembered by her husband Ken Burnett, her children: Gordon Baxter, Garry (Liz) Baxter, Leslie (Tony) Schell, Terry (Fred) Mallach, Lois (Dave) Hemmingston, Rio Baxter, Kelly (Lennet) Nielsen, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, brother Jack (Bernice) Lotizen, Marguerite Wilson, numerous friends. Marion was a faithful member of the LDS Relief Society. A Memorial Service was held on Saturday April 23rd, 2011 at 1:00 P.M. at the Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints, 696 Glenmore Road with Bishop Bates ofďŹ ciating. In lieu of owers donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society 1633 Pandosy Street Kelowna, BC V1Y 1P6. Arrangements entrusted to First Memorial Funeral Services, condolences may be viewed at www.mem.com
MARGARET MAY CHRISTENSEN It is with great sadness, after a long and courageous battle with cancer, we announce the passing of Margaret May Christensen, at the age of 83. She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Peder; her daughter, Karen (Riyn MacGregor), grandchildren Benjamin, Brigitte and Trent, of Kelowna BC. Margaret is also survived by her niece, Joey Christensen of Whistler, and step daughters Debbra Hogan & family of Australia, and Ivalani Rose & family of Calgary. Margaret was a genuine wife and mother of many talents. She had a fun and loving sense of humour. She could sing beautifully and knew the words to all the old songs. She loved her family immensely and always made them her priority. She was dearly loved and cherished by all who knew her. Living most of her life in Kelowna, she was a stay at home mother that could easily bake up a dozen apple pies or knit the whole family afghans. As a girl, Margaret was born and grew up in Winnipeg Manitoba along with her three sisters and parents. She loved musical theatre and played in roles ranging from a can-can girl to songstress. She even sang on the radio and recorded an album. Taking this background along with her through her life, she was always the life of the party and wanted to sing for all. The family would like to thank Dr. David Whiting, Sutherland Hills and Cottonwoods homes for the care she received throughout her battle with cancer. She will be dearly missed, never forgotten, and loved forever. A celebration of her life will be made this Wednesday, April 27 at 4:30 pm at the SpringďŹ eld Funeral Home. Should family and friends so desire, donations can be made in Margaret Christensen’s name with the Canadian Cancer Society (www.cancer.ca). Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springďŹ eldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.
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GILL Orchards looking for seasonal workers in Kelowna for thinning pruning picking & related jobs $9.28/hr 40hrs wk. June-Oct.19. 250 - 860-9737
TEMP. P/T Rec. Programmer Hawthorne Park Retirement Community. We are looking for a patient, flexible caring individual who has experience with Demential. RT diploma & Class 4. Fax resume 250.861.3404 or email com.hp@diversicre.ca
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While we try to ensure all advertisements appearing in the Kelowna Capital News are placed by reputable businesses with legitimate offers, we do caution our readers to undertake due diligence when answering any advertisement, particularly when the advertiser is asking for monies up front. Dozer & excavator operators required by a busy Alberta oilfield construction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have constructed oilfield roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-723-5051. FULL-TIME CERTIFIED Heavy Duty Mechanic required by Bailey Western Star & Freightliner. Experience in service & repair of trucks, trailers & equipment. Fax resume to 250-286-0753 or email:
Heavy Duty Mechanic wanted. Heavy Duty Mechanic required. for oilfield construction company. Must be 3rd year to Journeyman, prefer a mechanic with Cat & or Hitachi experience. You will work in shop or field & be home virtually all nights. Call Lloyd @ (780)725-4430 JOBS! JOBS! JOBS! No experience necessary, we will train. Must be 18+yrs. of age. Call 250-860-3590 or Email: info@plazio.ca
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GLENMORE-ELLISON IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT Kelowna, B.C. General Manager Classification Summary: The Glenmore-Ellison Improvement District (GeID) is seeking a General Manager to oversee the operations and works for a Class IV Water Distribution system. The successful candidate should possess the following skills: Qualifying Criteria: • A minimum of 10 years of municipal management experience or a related field; • Engineering experience is an asset; • Above average leadership skills with the proven ability to lead both the management team and unionized staff; • Supervisory skills with the ability to motivate and develop staff to their full potential; • Foresight to avoid problem issues and troubleshooting skills when issues arise; • The ability to work with the established resource network of industry experts; • Strong organizational skills; • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Salary: A competitive salary and benefit program is offered with this position. A detailed job description is available on the GEID website at www.glenmoreellison.com Closing date: Applications will be received until May 6, 2011. Please submit your resume in confidence to The Board of Trustees attn: nhowlett@geid.org by May 6, 2011. Only applicants being considered will be notified.
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Big E’s Bar & Grill is looking for experienced, energetic and reliable PT bartender/server Must have “Serving it Right” to work evenings & weekends Please apply in person Hwy. 97. Peachland Centre Mall. BIG E ‘s is looking for exper’ed PT Line cook to join our team. Must be able to work evenings weekends. Apply in person to Hwy97 Peachland Center Mall
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$27.87 hour. Some of the qualifications include. B.C. or Interprovincial Journeyman Plumber Ticket, Class B Gas Ticket with Electrical Endorsement (EE), Cross Connection Control Certificate, along with demonstrated training and work experience with current construction/maintenance safety requirements and a valid B.C. Driver’s Licence.
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$26.49/hour. Some of the qualifications include: B.C. Landscape Horticulturist Tradesperson Certificate or equivalent, B.C. Pesticide Applicators Certificate and current experience in the use of fertilizers and pesticides; experience in turf maintenance, tree pruning and plant and shrub planting and care; along with demonstrated knowledge and understanding and experience of the installation, programming and watering patterns of irrigation systems and a valid B.C. Driver’s Licence. Please forward your application, complete with resume (include copies of certificates, and the names and telephone numbers of three references) to: Human Resource Department School District No. 23 (Central Okanagan) 1940 Underhill Street Kelowna, B.C. V1X 5X7 Fax: (250) 870-5088
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Labourers ARE YOU looking to enjoy your summer while earning an exceptional wage? We are looking for a mature, responsible, experienced person to take care of landscaping duties on a private estate. A background in horticultural/landscaping duties would be beneficial. The estate is located on Kalamalka Lake near Vernon. Please forward resumes to tylerconrad08@gmail.com LABOURER Mon-Fri 7am1pm. $9-$12/hr, .42¢/kms, sm. truck pref’d. bus. insur req’d. 250-768-6773 fax 768-7099.
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Cleaning Services 1# “CLEAN BY CLEAN” Making U House Proud! Professional. Reliable. Competitive Rates 215-1073
Computer Services 12/7 A MOBILE COMPUTER TECH. Certified computer technician, virus removal, repairs, upgrades. Let me come to you. 250-717-6520. 12/7 In-Home Repairs. New Systems/Upgrades. 20+yrs Prof. Service. Peter 215-4137
Concrete & Placing A&T Concrete for all concrete you need done. Big or small, I do it all. For Free estimates call Tony 778-478-9444. Plus pressure washing too. BEST Price for removal of driveways & retaining wall specialist. Joe, 250-859-7026 For all your concrete services Check us out on our website okanagansconcretespecialist.com
Free Estimates. Government Certified. 250-451-6944 K.W. CONCRETE - Specializing in Driveways, Sidewalks, Floors,& MORE 250-575-4973
Contractors KSK Framing & Foundations. Quality workmanship at reas rates. Free est 250-979-8948 WENINGER CONST. Family company commited to Kelowna & Big White. 250-765-6898
Countertops GRANITE SLAB SALE 30% OFF All Kitchens, kitchen counters, bathroom counters, vessel sinks. 150 colors to choose from GREAT QUALITY & SERVICE Open 9-4 Mon-Fri, 10-2 Sat. Showroom: 1115 Gordon Dr. Free Est. 250-870-1577 CUSTOM ROCKCOUNTERS.COM
MIKE’S ELITE CountertopsAll Countertops - Granite, Caesar Stone, Sile Stone, Han Stone, Quartz and Laminate Surfaces. Hundreds of colours to choose from. We also supply and/or install any Tile application. We offer a special every month, call Mike to find out this month’s deal! Please call (250)575-8543, 2392 Dominion Rd., W. Kelowna. (Mon-Fri 8-4), (Sat 10-2). REFACE Countertops. 1/2 the Cost of Replacing. Granite & Corian Designs. 470-2235.
Drafting & Design HOUSEPLANS. I guarantee 2 things; Lowest price & your satisfaction. 250-862-9399
Drywall PESL DRYWALL Service Inc. Renovations, new construction and repairs. Boarding, taping, textured ceilings. Call Tomas at 250-212-4483 or 860-3495.
Electrical ALAN Dignam Electric. Resid/ Comm. Service calls, Reno’s, Upgrades. lic’d, bonded & Insured. Alan 250-808-6595 A&S ELECTRIC. Resid/Comm Wiring. New constr, renov. & service changes. lic’d & bonded. Steve 864-2099 (cont #90929) MJB ELECTRIC Residential & commercial repairs and service work. Data cabling & phone 250-212-5610
Excavating & Drainage LANDSCAPING Projects, sml excavation, bobcat services. Call Andy 250-801-6336 PAUSCH Equipment Kubota Kx161-3. Excavator day/week /month. Rentals.250-470-8688
Floor Refinishing/ Installations DIXON Flooring. Hardwood & Tile. 10yrs exp. Facebook: Dixon Flooring. 250-212-3269 QUALITY Floors layed by Hooksnapped Flooring installation. 250-869-2125 RE-NEW Your Floors, Patios, & Driveways. See ad in Service Directory. (250)-878-0288
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1-1-1- All Exterior Hedge & Tree Specialist. Downsizing, pruning, artistic shaping & removing of hedges & trees. Ins. Call Dave, 250-212-1716 1AN’S Lawn Maintenance. Spring clean-ups, pwr raking, fertilizing, weekly lawn care, res & comm. 250-864-4251. $29.95 “Lawn Cutting Great rates on all yard work.Fence repair & Painting250-863-7539 AERATING, power raking, hedge/shrub pruning, rotatilling, lawn care, mulch & rock etc. Insured. Exp.’d Ace Of Spades. 878-1315, 765-7825 ASPEN LANDSCAPING, irrigation, aerating, pwr raking. Spring clean-up. No HST. 250317-7773. CUSTOM Rototilling. Veggie & flower gardens. 250-862-0821 Edging Cedars - buy direct from grower, 6ft.-10 for $200, We deliver, Budget Nurseries, toll free 1-866-498-2189, www.budgetnurseries.com GORDON’S Quality Lawn Care. Spring Special.12% off aerating/dethatching. 250-863-8935 I WANT TO CUT Your Lawn! Plain & simple, your lawn needs cutting, and I cut lawns. I’m asking for your business, and in exchange, you will receive both excellent value and exceptional service, GUARANTEED! Weekly maintenance, power raking, pruning, aerating, spring clean-ups, etc. Senior’s discounts, all inquiries welcome! 250-878-7283 ...Common Sense Yard Care... JIM’S MOWING. Same day service. Fully insr’d. Aerating/ Power Raking. 250-310-5467 KELOWNA LAWN & Irrigation. Spring start-up and repairs. Gerry at 250-769-8717
M&S LAWN & GARDEN Power Raking, Mowing, Pruning, Yard Clean-up, General Maintenance, Irrigation, Complete Landscaping, Retainer Walls, Water Features. Free Estimates Jim 250-861-3693
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Home Improvements ADDITIONS, finished bsmts, kitchen & bth reno’’s, tile, hrwd & laminate flooring. Drywall, painting. Ext/int finishing. Call 250-870-3187 DB CONSTRUCTION Journeyman carpenter offering contract services specializing in concrete formwork for foundations & concrete driveways, Also building decks, garages and siding to suit your needs. Phone Dan 250 575-2797 PARADISE Interior & Exterior paradisevalleycontracting.com. Call Rob (250)-859-2787 WELL BUILT CONSTRUCTION
Renovation experts. Int/Ext. Ins’d. Call 250-826-2284
Home Repairs LARRY’S Handyman & Reno Serv., Lg. & Sm. jobs, Graffitti Removal etc., 250-718-8879
Irrigation/Sprinkler Systems
100% AFFORDABLE Painting Exp, quality. Int Paint/ceilings. Winter Specials. Terry 8639830 or 768-1098 110% P&D Painting serving Western Canada for 32 years. Clean quality work at reasonable rates. Free estimatesDerek 250-769-9068 DALE’S PAINTING Service. Painting Kelowna a better place since 1982. 862-9333 ELITE Trade Painting. Int, ext, comm. (FREE EST). A name you will come to trust. (250)808-3626 PAINTING Done Right Over 30 Years Experience. Phone Rick (250)765-1813
Plumbing
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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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CASCADE Mobile Pressure Washing. Windows & Gutters Cleaning. (250)300-0717 OKANAGAN Pressure Washing. Commercial/ Residential. Fully insured. 14 years exp. Call Dave at 250-491-1336
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#1 STOP FOR ROCKS. www.bcrocks.com. Please call 250-862-0862 DIGGINOLES N SHIFTINSTUFF. Pickup & delivery service. Rubbish & recycling removed. Landscape, building supplies & Hay delivered, small equipment transferred. Yes we work weekends!! www.digginoles.com or Ph: Ian 250-864-2339 Edging Cedars - buy direct from grower, 6ft.-10 for $200, We deliver, Budget Nurseries, toll free 1-866-498-2189, www.budgetnurseries.com GLM Landscaping & Irrigation 12% Discount!!! Custom landscaping 250-864-5450 OGOGROW / GLENGROW. $25/ yard. Skyhigh Disposal. Call 250-808-0733
Machining & Metal Work GET BENT Metal Fab, fences, gates, railings, security bars, 863-4418www.getbentmetalfab.ca
Misc Services
TOP SOIL $20/yd. Compost Mix $35/yd., Ogogrow, Gravel, Rocks, Mulches 250-868-3380
ALL KINDS OF FENCES, 6x8 Cedar panels starting @ $65. Gates & custom orders, stainning,250-491-4622www.akf.ca
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Professional Sanding & Finishing. Dustless Sanding System. Supply & Install of all ly atural 250-470-7406 N The Best types of Hardwood.
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Roofing & Skylights GERMAN MASTER ROOFER. Over 30yrs exp. on all kinds of roofs. New Reroof & Repair. Tradesman + Best price Warranty. Free estimate. Call Steffen, 250-863-8224 Master & Visa.Card www.teamgerman.com. RYDER ROOFING LTD. Free est, ‘From a hole in your roof to a whole new roof.’ 250-7653191. TERRY’S Roofing. Tar & Gravel repairs, re-roofs & new, specialize in torch on. Call 250-718-5429
Rubbish Removal 250-808-0733 SKYHIGH DISPOSAL. Full service Junk Removal & Bin Rentals. $39.99 1/2 ton truck, Load Junk, Yard waste.Haul away. 250-863-7539.
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Rubbish, Tree & Appliance Removal. Hauls from $39.99 & up
Sand/Gravel/Topsoil
Snowclearing TREMBLAY’S EXCAVATING Comm. snow removal & comm snow blower. 250-979-8033
KELOWNA DIGITRONICS. Electronics Authorized Service Centre. Plasma, LCD, 3D TV & Audio. 250-763-8366
Sundecks KELOWNA DECK & RAIL. Vinyl, Mod. Flooring, Alum., GlassTopless/Picket878-2483.
Tiling TILE Setter. Artistic Ceramics. Custom tile setting. Call 250870-1009
Tree Services 1-1-1- All Exterior Hedge & Tree Specialist. Downsizing, pruning, artistic shaping & removing of hedges & trees. Ins. Call Dave, 250-212-1716 ROB’S Tree Care Ltd 1975. For all your tree care needs. Ins. & Cert. WCB. 212-8656
Trucking/ Bull Dozing TNT TRUCKING. No load too small. Junk removal, sand, gravel, etc. (250)862-0821 (250)765-2778.
Window Cleaning Hands Free Maintenance. Window, gutters, yard maint, pressure wash. 250-718-2963
Pets & Livestock
Feed & Hay HAY FOR SALE; Grass or Grass Alfalfa mix, Round bales $70 each, approx. 800lbs, delivery avail. on larger orders, also Silege bales or Feeder hay. 250-838-6630 *HAY-SALES-GUARANTEED Quality Grass, Alfalfa, Mixed square bales, round bales & Silage bales. Delivery avail. (250)804-6081,(250)833-6763.
Lessons/Training ACTIVE CANINE TRAINING and dogaims. CALL NOW for spring specials with Pawsitive Choices 250-768-2011
Pets Basset Hound Puppies, ready May 21, vet checked, 1st shots, $600 (250)833-4081 PUPPY Tails Daycare & Boarding. 250-878-0931 PUREBRED Standard size Poodle Puppies For Sale. Very Smart & Affectionate. 250768-7869, 250-470-2422 WOLF HYBRID Cubs ready now. Sun Valley Wolf Kennels
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IRRIGATION/ SPRINKLER WEST-WIND IRRIGATION
We are now taking bookings for irrigation startups & repairs. We also offer free estimates on irrigation installations or major alterations. Call West-Wind Irrigation Ltd.
at 250-860-0025
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“Your Exterior Property Specialist” “GIVE YOUR HOUSE A BATH” •Residential •Commercial PRESSURE WASHING SPRING SPECIAL! Have your home exterior, windows and gutters ALL PROFESSIONALLY CLEANED. Call today for a Special Quote + SAVE THE H.S.T. Mike McGuire 250-300-0717
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Firearms PENTICTON GUN SHOW: A Big Thank You to all attendees, supporters & organizers of this past weekends’ gunshow from The Best Little Gunshop Around Weber & Markin 4-1691 Powick Rd, Kel. Easter Week Business Hours: Tues-Sat incl Good Friday, 10-6. 250-762-7575.
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FREE: Couch, coffee table & end table. TV stand, kitchen table & 4 chairs. 250-869-0389 FREE horse manure. Dilworth area. You load or we load. Call 250-762-4600 FREE PACKING BOXES ALL SIZES. YOU PICKUP.(778)478-7805 FREE Pick-up of used bicycles that you no longer want. Ok if need repair 604-800-2104 FREE P/U- Appliances, Rads, Batteries, Old machinery, vehicles. Harley 778-821-1317 SHEEPS Wool quilt. Nearly new lining and extra removable cover. Prefer elderly people. 250-762-0369 WE will pick up & recycle your wire pipes, & aluminum windows, from reno’s, batteries etc.too.(250)717-0581
Furniture ANTIQUE To MODERN Home Furnishings for all Budgets & Tastes. Come to OK Estates Furniture and More. 3292 HWY 97N (beside Sheepskin Boutique) Tue-Sat, 11-5. 250807-7775 okestates.ca Office Desk, 60” wide by 30”. Has 2 drawers, one is a file drawer. Red maple. Good condition. $95. Microfibre black sofa (leather look) that folds down into a bed. Measures approx. 71” long by 39” wide. Two months old. $200 new will take best offer. 250-765-7811.
Garden Equipment Screened Top Soil/ Manure mix available for pick up or can arrange delivery $10.00 per yd. Please Call 250-2587480 Will consider discount on multiple bulk loads
Heavy Duty Machinery 2004 Cat skid steer, model 216. 930 hours, comes with bucket & blade. 1 owner, well maintained. Contact Darrin at 250-545-3235 ext 108
Medical Supplies SHOPRIDER Scooters & Power Chairs, Lift Chairs, Walkers & ramps, new & used. www.okmobilityscootersplus.ca Shoprider Dealer, Kelowna: 250-764-7757, Vernon: 250542-3745, Toll free: 1-888-5423745, Wheelchair Multilift, load 750 lbs.New $3500. used once, sell $2000.obo 250-260-4022
Misc. for Sale 1x4 Cedar T/G plained 5’ Long $1 per board, approx. 500 boards to lift. John Deere backhoe bucket w/grapel, excellent condition, $2500. (2) 150 Gal. alum. fuel tanks, freight liner. 250-545-4653 BRAND new 5 stage reverse osmosis water filtration system. Retail price: $795. Now: $250. Call 250-863-1544 FAR-INFRARED SAUNAS Spring Blow out Demos starting at $549. Free del., setup try. Kelowna. 1-888-239-9999 www.SOLARUSsauna.com HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com NUMEROUS Household items for sale. Call 250-769-3116 or 250-470-2267
Misc. Wanted IM a private buyer/collector of 1950’s, 60’s and older 10¢, 25¢, 50¢ & $1. I want to buy lots! All conditions! US & Canadian. Todd 250-864-3521 STACKED Washer & Dryer in good working order (778)4782110, or (778)-478-6672
HOCKEY Fans. Selling collection. A lot of Canuck items, Stars of the past, Jersey’s, Sticks, Framed Pictures. Call Steve, 250-868-8886 NEED OLD BASEBALL GLOVES, BATS, BALL EQUIPMENT TO BE GIVEN TO KIDS IN PHILIPPINES Ball Coach moving to Philippines. These people are very humble as I was there for 110 days teaching English. Drop off at Creative Trophies & Gifts 108-1755 Springfield Attn: Julian or Jessica OR Sports Excellence 2-310 Banks Rd attn: Bill Martinson OR Call Steve at 250-860-4238 for pick up. PENTICTON GUN SHOW: A Big Thank You to all attendees, supporters & organizers of this past weekends’ gunshow from The Best Little Gunshop Around Weber & Markin 4-1691 Powick Rd, Kel. Easter Week Business Hours: Tues-Sat incl Good Friday, 10-6. 250-762-7575.
Real Estate Acreage for Sale 149 Acres in Joe Rich, 15 min drive East of town. 3bd cabin, mature timber, fronts Mission Creek. $695,000. David Jurome, MacDonald Realty, 250862-1888 160 Acres in Oyama, panoramic lakeviews, has shale rock quarry, take trades/carry financing. $1,450,000. David Jurome, MacDonald Realty, 250-862-1888 3 Acres, Whitevale Area, Lumby. Flat, trees, drilled well, gas/hydro to driveway. Price $230,000.00 + HST OBO. 250-547-6932. 5 1/2 ac. $89,900. 11.80 ac, c/w cabin, two 10.94 ac build lots for Pics email selkirk8@telus.net Arrow Lakes area. 250269-7328. Financing avail.
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 COLLEGE Area Hawthorn Park 2bdrm 2bath 55+. UG parking swimming exercise classes avail. NS $1200 + utils. Sandy 250-765-7269 DELUXE 4th floor 740sq.ft. 1 bdrm Fr, DW, W/D ,A/C, UG parking, storage. Assessed Value $194,100, will sell for $184,100. (250)763-4264 HOLLYWOOD Station, 1182 sq’, 2bd, 2bth, 2 ug prking, SS, tile, many upgrades. $244, 500. $10,000 down. Balance mortgage for 5yrs at 4%. $1038.31/mo. 250-762-3966 THINKING OF SELLING? For a confidential, no obligation, free market evaluation of your property call Mark Jontz, Royal Lepage 250-762-9446 or 250-860-1100 anytime.
Claims GOLD $1450.00/oz. 5 placer claims for sale on Rock Creek BC. $5000/cell. Approx 50 acres square. $20,000/whole string of placer cells. 1.5hrs from Kelowna. 250-801-2799
Duplex/4 Plex DUPLEX FOR SALE! 4 bdrm, 3bth, downtown, big lot size, recently renovated, good mortgage helper, close to hospital & all other ammenities. $379,000 Msg 250-979-0250.
For Sale By Owner 4 Acre Property in North Glenmore, Kelowna. Shop. 2bdrm House with 2bdrm suite down. Close to future Vintage Resort. Good Potential. $650,000 For Appointment (250)766-1359 PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS from $150,000. www.orlandoprojects.com Also: 1 precious 3 acre parcel, owner financing. 250-558-7888
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Mortgages Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1888-711-8818 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent OPEN HOUSE APRIL 23 & 24 12pm-3pm 1 Acre Flat Hobby Farm & Market Garden 141ft. x 300ft. 1630 RUTLAND RD. 2200 sq.ft Up/Down. 2bdrm 1bath, Attached Double Garage On Sewer
$657,500
(250)765-2740 THINKING OF SELLING? For a confidential, no obligation, free market evaluation of your property call Mark Jontz, Royal Lepage 250-762-9446 or 250-860-1100 anytime.
Houses For Sale ******* OKHomeseller.com Where smart sellers meet smart buyers! View Thompson Okanagan properties for sale.// Selling? No Commission. (250) 545-2383 or 1-877-291-7576 $165,000 2bdrm Holiday Park Resort Home with Lot, pools, gym, golf. #783-415 Commonwealth Rd. MLS Ken Dempsey Remax. 717-5000 $287,000 Affordable Retirement Rancher. Hrdwd, tile Sky light nicely updated. MLS Ken Dempsey Remax 717-5000 $339,900. North Kelowna. In ground Pool! 3bd, full bsmt. Hurry, Quick Sale! Dave W. Royal Lepage 250-878-9795 $374,000 Belgo Elem.school Area 3 bdrm on Main Full bsmnt gar,Rv prking MLS Ken Demsey Remax 717-5000 $445.000 Glenmore .35 acre fenced lot det. shop RV prking 4bdrm + den updated home 2422 Longhill Rd. MLS Ken Dempsey Remax 717-5000 COURT ORDERED SALE. 3Bdrm+den Family Home. 2 baths, lrg fenced yard, garage, Nice area.$315,000 Lloyd 250215-5607 MacDonald Realty DISTRESS Sale. 3bd House on 2.5 acres with 1200sq’ shop. $339,900. Lloyd, McDonald Realty. 250-215-5607 MORTGAGES LOW RATES. 5YR. 3.94% VARIABLE 2.25% Trish at 250-470-8324 Newly reno’d Smith Creek attach gar. 3bdrm up 2bdrm lower suite, can rent all or sep. $2200 250-878-6529 Rob THINKING OF SELLING? For a confidential, no obligation, free market evaluation of your property call Mark Jontz, Royal Lepage 250-762-9446 or 250-860-1100 anytime.
Mobile Homes & Parks ✰
Show Homes at 1680 Ross Rd. www.accenthomes.ca Accent Homes (250)-769-6614 THOUSANDS IN OPTIONS FREE!! Canada’s largest builder, SRI Homes are offering unbelievable discounts. Call or visit Lake Country Modular Homes Inc., conveniently located next to SRI’s Winfield Factory. Custom designs, factory tours, expert advice & service. Call Alan or Robert toll free at 1-866-7662214 www.LCMhomes.com
2Bd 2ba Furn’d luxury top flr Scenic Lakeview Lower Mission Kelowna. BC. Hrdwd flrs FP., SS.appls .Granite C.tops UG. sec. prkng. Storage gym Short walk to Gyro Beach & Mateo. Long term Avail. Immed. $1595 + utils. Neville 250-762-3445, 250-826-1054 2BD Top flr. Steps to Superstore. Close to all amens, NS NP. $850/mo. 250-769-2099 BELGO AREA, Rutland Rd. South. 2bd, $900 hydro, f/s, NO PETS, bus route, Avail. now. 250-491-3345, 869-9788
BROCKTON MANOR.
2bd, starting @ $850 incl. parking & utilities. 1Bdrm, starting @ $700 (250)-860-5220 CASA LOMA, 5min to DT & hospital.New 1 bdrm, Lake view, insuite lndry, SS appl’s. $750/mo. 250-863-9002 COSTCO AREA. 3BD, 2bth, $1450/mo + hydro, ug prking avail, $30/stall. NP. Avail May 1 250-869-9788
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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
Commercial/ Industrial 1/2 - 4 acre serviced, fenced industrial lots for lease. Light, heavy or industrial use including auto wrecker & storage. 7000sq’ serviced coverall shelter for storage or workspace or build to suit. Westbank Industrial Park. 250-769-7424 3100 sqft unit #3-690McCurdy Rd. Warehouse shop office for lease. Rick 250-770-0903 HWY Front avail at 1694 Ross Rd Ship/rec doors, prking C1 2000sqft. $2500 TN. 769-6614 NEW 1521sq’ bare, $1300/mo. New 1752sq’, $1500/mo. 2543 Jiliann Rd West Kelowna. Call 250-317-1900
Duplex / 4 Plex 2Bdrm Upstairs Quiet For rent $900 Available Now 250-7631558,or 250-575-8154 4BD & 2bd, 3 full bth, 6appl, garage, all windows blinds. March 1. NP. (250)860-8583 501 Hein Rd., 2bdrm, very clean, w/d, f/s, carport $950 +util., 505 Hein Rd 2 bd also $900/mo 250-317-8844 AFFORDABLE 2Bd End Units. Split level x3, balcony 4/5-appls. Rutland, Near. school/shop/parks. Extra Sunny Lrg fenced yard prking water incl’d $895, $925. NS. 1250-542-1862. 250-260-8518 KEL N., near DT, CLEAN, 1200sq’ newer 2bd+den/study/ strg rm, shared laundry, 1bth, appls, AC, prking, $1150 + util. NS, NP, DD. 250-868-7677 RUTLAND- 4bd, 2.5 baths, across from Shopping, close to schools, $1350/mo. Avail May 1. 250-317-0475
Mobile Homes & Pads
Close to shopping & bus route, 2BD APARTMENT Heat & hot water incl. New adjustable rates. Call (250)-860-4836
WESTSIDE ROAD, Nancee Way Village, new, 1 bdrm + den, 1 bath, large deck, 6 appliances, air conditioning, NS, NP, $1,000+ util, avail immediately, 250-768-2978
MILL CREEK ESTATES
2BD, 2bth, Furn. or not. Garden & pets ok. 1.5 hrs East of Kel. $750+ Utils. Avail May 1. 250-446-2076 2 BDRM 1.5 Bath. S/S duplex on Mission Creek. Quiet street in Rutland. Carport. Central air. Fireplace. Will suit mature individuals. $975 Ph. 250-5753861. 2Bdrm house upper level in Capri area shar’d laundry mature working couple, $900 +utils (250)448-8507 3BDRM, Central Locationclose to everything, NS, NP, $1200/mo. 250-470-7291 Beautiful new home for rent in Winfield, 3bdrm +den, 2bath, f/p, w/d, f/s, a/c, ns, np, $1675 util/incl. 250-550-4096 FULL House w/Bsmt suite ($850), 5bdrm, 3bath, Glenmore area. $2200+ utils. (250)-717-3010, or 469-2322 HOSPITAL area, 3bd, upper level. Close to amen, creek, buses. $1200 + approx $100 utils. 250-868-9059 MAGIC ESTATES. Kelowna1 Bdrm, $800/mo utils incl. Priv. entrance, w/d, Micro, F/S, wireless internet. Avail. Now. 250-215-0162. NO STRINGS ATTACHED! If we told you there’s a $45K non-repayable grant for a down payment on a brand new home, wouldn’t you want to, know more? If you can make mortgage pymts but haven’t been able to save a down payment, find out about Project Build II Attainable Housing program. Contact Gino Dal Ponte at 250.317. 2707 or info@thepropertysource.ca RUTLAND- 3bdrm, 2baths, nr school/bus Very nice quiet neighborhood Avail. Immed. NP,NS $1400/mo + utils. Call 250-317-1672, 250-863-5616
1590/1588 Spall Rd. Premiere Rental Complex in Kelowna. Different Floor Plans Available Close to Shopping / Restaurants. Call for Availability. Affordable rental amounts. (250)-860-4836 or email: millcreekestates@shaw.ca
MISSIONS MEADOW Condo for rent. Casorso Road 2 Bd, 2 bth, 5 appl, 2 prkg, a/c, fireplace, gym room & lounge, Close OK College & lake. N/S, N/P. Avail now. $1300/mo. 403-938-1084 RENT or lease. 2 Bdrm + den, FP, priv terrace, balc. 6 appls, 1250sqft. Gym, guest suite, strg, 2 sec u/g prkng. DD, NP, NS, $1300mo. Avail Immed.1800-894-0554 RUTLAND. 55+ 2bd, 1.5bth condo, 4th flr, elevators, ug prking. Avail May 1. $995 + DD. Jim at 1-780-226-8652 RUTLAND 55+ 2 bdrm 2 bath UG parking, Storage & 6appls. $975 (250)764-7786 RUTLAND: THUNDERBIRD EVERGREEN APTS. 435/395 Franklyn Road 1 & 2 bdrm suites, 3/appls, AC, drapes, walk-in storage, u/g secure parking, hot water included. Laundry facilities on site. Close to excellent shopping, major bus routes (excellent bus service to all campuses, Orchard Park Mall & downtown), theaters, medical facilities & restaurants. 250-762-5932 for appointment to view West Kelowna 2bdrm 2 bath top Flr lakeview Upgraded Granite. SS all appls etc. secure prking all amenties.$1390 Incl utils. 250-859-1300 Ed Virtual tour okbccondos.com/brown1406.html
Homes for Rent
Rentals Homes for Rent SMITH CREEK, 4 bdrm, 3 full baths, approx 3000sq’, all appl, $2200. Prefer lease. NP. NS. Ref’s. Noel 250-452-6635. WESTIDE area, very private, 2860 Scharf Rd. 3bd House, 1.5bth, May 1. $1100. Call (250)-768-5768 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 WOOD Lk. View 3bdrm 2bath 3levels, strg, crprt $1200+utils. Pets negot. (250)766-4322 3BD 2Ba 5Appl Gar Patio $1200 OR 4Bd 3Ba 5Appl Den Deck DblGar $1750- 250-8601961 www.cdnhomefinders.ca
Office/Retail 830sq’ street lvl Office/Retail space w/washroom. Excl DT loc., 500 blk Lawrence Ave. 250-769-7281 eves
Room & Board Furn. Room with TV, cable, A/C. working person /student/ active senior. (250)491-7657
Rooms for Rent 1Bdrm New, $410 Incl’s wireless net, & cable. NS ND. NP. 250-491-1077, 575-5070 All Comforts of Home, furn. rooms/suites DT. wireless int. cbl. WD.fr $450. 250-861-5757 FURN’D Room. Cable, W/D, wireless internet, quiet, monthly, avail immed. 250-862-9223 MODERN Furn’d. bdrm. all cbl/utils. incl’d., $450mo. $475. Call 250-317-2546
RV Pads ACRES R.V. SITES Fully serviced c/w Wi Fi & Cable SPECIAL: Winter rates all Summer!! “Out of town but in town” Ph. (250) 765-2580
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Kelowna Call 250-862-7448
Shared Accommodation 1Bdrm to rent In Westbank all utils incl’d. Shared accommadations $600 (250)768-8930 FURN’D Bedroom, Rutland, NP/NS, $480+DD incl utils, cble, int. 250-765-1633 LOOKING for Roommate 3bdrm newer house. Close to amenities. $450 incl utils, cable, internet. (250)869-4588 QUIET. Share 2bd aprt. Good loc. Smk outside. Ndrugs, NP. $450+DD. 778-478-7750 CLEAN Roommate. ND, ND, NP. From $400-$490/mth 250860-8106, 250-718-5837
Suites, Lower 1BD 5Appl Patio $750 Incl Util/Cable/Net. 2Bd 3Appl Patio $900 250-860-1961.Reg Online www.cdnhomefinders.ca 1BD, Bright Modern Suite, Glenmore. furnished (opt), 5 Appliances, digital cable - w/ internet - utilities incl. absolutely NS, NP. Quiet prof. $850/mnth. Tel: 762-9258 or 470-7157. 1BD. Rutland. Bright & new, shared w/d, n/s, n/p, near bus, $775mo. incls. utils. 801-9621. 1BD Rutland bsmt avail May 1. Lndry, NS, NP, ref’s, furn’d. $600 utils incl. 250-491-0863 1BD suite, N. Rutland, near bus, suitable for quiet single person. FS, WD. NS, NP. $750 incl utils. 250-765-5854 2BD legal suite Rutland. Nr. bus & shopping. 4appl, ns, np. $950 + utils. Avail May 1st. Call 250-863-1155 2bdrm Bright WO 5appls insuite laundry sep entry Larg back yard patio off street parking utils internet cable incl’d $850 +DD( 250)764-8178 2Bdrm, Newer home close to bus rte, school, incl internet cabl,utils. $950 (250)869-4588 2BD. Winfield Newer home sep. ent., lg. kit., all appl. sep. w/d, school & bus route, $1000. utils incl. 250-766-5076
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2BD, utils incl, NParties, NS, NP, near shopping & bus, quiet area, Area of Rutland. Lndry HU’s. Extreme WL int. $850, dd req’d. 250-765-2931 3BD bsmt. Garage, reno’d, 6 appl, $1500. NS. Sml pet neg. May 1. Rutland. 250-861-5757 3Bdrms a/c, priv laundry,driveway bus school cble wireless utils incl’d NS NP $1100 Avail now. 826-2233 BRIGHT, spacious level entry 1bd in WinďŹ eld, prking for 2. FS, WD hookup. NG FP, blinds, area rugs, priv deck/ yard. $800+ Shrd util cost incl satellite tv.& water Call 250766-3292 CLOSE TO SHOPPING and down town. Separate entrance, washer, dryer, fridge and stove. $750/ month plus damage deposit. Avail May 1st. 250 545 4577 or bruntona@telus.net FURNISHED. Mission Nice 2bd, lndry, prking, strge. NS, NP. $800+ utils. 250-862-6991 GARDEN suite wkly/mo, Hospital area, jet tub, lndry, Priv sep ent. Veg/ garden, Gar/pkg. Furn/ unfurn, all neg NP, NS. $975 Cbl/ utils incl 870-7007 KIRSCHNER MTN 1bdrm deluxe WO new home very priv. totally sound proof, 6 appls. HD satellite, HD movie chan., Lrg Priv patio, No dogs. NS $825 + utils. 250-765-8909 Lrg 1bdrm hospital area WD Sep entry Lrg yard NS NP $900 utils incl’d (250)868-8874 NEWER 1bd($675) 2bd suite, avail immed. Own entry, prking, nice yard. $750 incl utils. Quiet area. NS, NP. 250712-2247 or 250-869-9663 RUTLAND, 1Bd suite $650 + utils. Close to amenities Avail now. MAY 1 250-491-0568 RUTLAND. 2bd suite, grnd lvl, sep ent, NS, NP. $750 utils incl. Close to schools. Avail. May 1st 250-869-9530 WINFIELD bright 2bdrm main level ste on parklike setting, priv patio. Avail May 1. Incl everything. Walking dist to beach & marina. On bus route. Furn or unfurn. Suits working person or students. N/s, n/p. $1000/mo. 250-766-1776
SPECIAL Anniversary Edition 1987 Cougar LS, black, great shape, absolutely no rust, only 106km. $3600. (1-250)5178087
2002 VOLVO S60
1992 BMW R100R, $5,500. 1982 Honda CB 750, 37k, new tires, seat, battery. $1,800. (250)558-4594 2006 Harley Davidson Softail Deluxe, 14,500 km, many extras to include sattlebags & windshield. $16,500. Call 250862-1428 mcosse@telus.net 2008 HD Street Glide, 10,000kms, lady driven, fully loaded, $10,000 in extras incl lwr fairing & removable pizza box, $19,500 obo. 862-6053. Collectors Items. 1986 Honda Shadow, 1160 cc, great cond, 3400kms. 250-545-4653
1992 Toyota 4runner, 4x4, V6, auto, original owner, exl cond., 176K $3800. 250-765-5597 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser. If you like Land Cruisers, this one is a beauty and very reliable. Body in great condition, all wheel drive all the time, power windows and locks, seats seven. Asking $11,500. Call 250-491-8407 or e-mail kparnell@shaw.ca. 1994 Grand Cherokee. Nice cond., 143K, new snw tres, tn td glass $3200. 250-870-9193
2005 Ford F150 XLT 4x4
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 NOW HIRING. www.mystiqueescorts.ca *36DD Busty Sexy Beautiful* Massage, Erotic Fun & More. Lingerie & Toys 250-450-6550 AN Open Minded Mature Sexy Busty Blonde, Ready To PLEASE YOU! GFE. Independant. 250-808-9673 ARRIVING April 22-25. Eastern European born blonde visiting. Natalie. 250-712-1177 BEACH BUNNIES New First Class Spa Now Open! #32-2789 Hwy 97 Blue Heights www.beachbunnies.ca 250-448-8854 We only hire the very best Blue Eyed Bikini Babe Jenna 20yrs Hot Chocolate Treat Tiara 19yrs 250-859-9584 roommates.escort-site.com *BRANDY* Beautiful, Busty, Blonde.38.Open Minded. GFE. 250-826-8615. 24hrs in/out California blonde 36D 28-38 5’8 Sassy yet Classy. In/Out Cailyn 250-212-4727 CHAT live with Charley’s girls and guys. 1-900-528-1051, 1-900-548-1051, 1-900-7831051. EXTREMELY BEAUTIFUL, Discreet, with Long, Wavy Brunette Hair, Petite, 125 lbs, 24yrs. 250-681-8369 EXXXOTIC Slim Curvy Jasmine 24yr. Super Busty Casey 21yr in/out 250-859-9584 MALE 4 Male Erotic Massage, $95. WinďŹ eld, 9-9 Daily 250766-2048 SEXY, 40 DD, 28/32 brown eyed brunette. Sexy & Sweet, Discreet. Enjoys couples & dom, GFE. Kelly 765-1098. SEXY Exotic Lady. Legs, T/A. Full pkg. Call Christy In/Out 250-215-3286 The Ultimate GFE Service for the Discerning Gentleman call Lydia 250-448-2894
Suites, Upper 1rm + bath, small cabin. Rutland area. Suits single person, student? Refs req. $500/mo incl utils. 250-545-5559 3BD, 1bth, bright upper oor, Hospital area, WD, DW, prking, yard, close to amens, NS, NP. $1025+utils. Avail May 1. Call 250-470-2066 AVAIL immed, quiet 2 bdrm 4 plex suite NP NS $830 + Utils. + DD. req.’d 250-451-9923 BIG 2Bd. N/S, N/P, wd, incl. utils. $1300.mo. 250-864-4562 BRIGHT 2 bdrm upper suite, Apple Bowl area, furnished & appointed. We pay all utils. Avail May 1. No parties, NP, NS, ND. 250-868-1314 Renovated 3 Bedroom top oor of house for rent. This unit has been updated with laminate ooring, stainless steel appliances, stacking front loader washer and dryer. Centrally located in Westbank near Super Store and on Bus route. Fully fenced back yard. Small pet considered. $1100 per month includes utils. No smoking, no partying. Call Karen to arrange viewing by phone: 250.878.3605 or email: karenh.is@shaw.ca
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Cars - Domestic 1992 Chevy Cavilier Station Wagon 145,000kms excellent on gas $750 250-763-9721 1997 VW Jetta
Only 12,1000km Auto Air P/L Cruise 4Cyl 2.0L Runs Great New Brakes & Tires Great On Fuel Must See & Drive $3950 Visit www.kfmauto.com Call 250-862-2555 1998 Audi A4 quattro, V6, 5spd, $3300 obo. 250-3071215. 1999 VOLVO S70 GLT
Auto Air Sunroof Leather Heated & P/Seats P/W P/L P/M Cruise Tilt CD Player Spoiler Keyless Entry Alloy Wheels $2490 Visit www.kfmauto.com Call 250-862-2555 2002 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
5Speed Air ABS Brakes CD Player New Tires Runs Excellent Great Condition In & Out Well Maintained Very Clean $2490 Visit www.kfmauto.com Call 250-862-2555 2004 Acura TSX, excl cond, low kms, have all service records, extras incl, only $16,500. Steve, 250-868-8886 2005 Hyundai Tuscon. 2 ltr, front wheel drive, AM/FM stereo w/MP3 CD, alloy wheels, anti-lock brakes, power brakes/steering/mirrors/windows/locks. Roof rack, ďŹ ve doors, tilt steering, 4 wheel disc brakes, electronic stability control, block heater, heated front windshield & heated mirrors. New winter tires, timing belt, windshield & front brakes. Good on gas +/- hwy 30, town 28 m/g. 100,000 kms. EXCELLENT CONDITION. New Price: $8900 obo. Call: Cell 250-617-9944
Cars - Sports & Imports 1998 Honda CRV, Auto, AWD, ABS keyless entry. Elec. windows. Tow bar, remote brake sys. Ready to tow behind RV. $8750. (250)549-3182 2002 Volvo S60 T5, fully loaded, 160kms, 300hp intake exhaust, custom brakes, Chrome summer rims and tires & Winter rims and tires, $10,000 obo. Must See! 250938-2868 2004 Toyota Matrix, auto, air, $7975. 2007 Toyota Yaris, 2dr hatchback, 5sp,. $6975. 2005 Toyota Echo, 2dr hatchback, auto, 62,000KM. $5975. 2000 Mercedes ML 320, auto, loaded, 4x4, 112,000KM, $7975. Government Inspected Rebuilt Vehicles, Lego Auto Sales, Vernon. 250-260-4415
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CUISINE from Jude’s kitchen holiday eats Even if Easter is not a holiday observed in your home, you’re likely to have family or friends around over the holiday weekend, so it’s always nice to have an idea up your sleeve to serve a bunch for breakfast. A different way to prepare the vegetables with a big ham or turkey dinner is always welcome too, so following are a couple of ideas to help make your holiday weekend more fun for everyone, and filling too. We’ve always had an Easter egg hunt for the littlest ones around our home on Easter Sunday, followed by a family dinner, to which we usually add a few friends as well. Tradition demands it involve a ham, but it’s always nice to change it up a little with something unusual in the way of a vegetable. After the Easter weekend is the beginning of the Spring Wine Festival in the Okanagan, and I’m kicking that off in my own way this year, with the launch of a book which fans of this column have been requesting for years. I’d like to invite you to join me in celebrating the publishing of Jude’s Kitchen by the Okanagan Institute, at the B.C. Wine Museum, Thursday, April 28, 4 to 6 p.m., the day before the beginning of the 10-day Spring Wine Festival. So that we have an idea of the numbers, please go to my website and reserve a spot at: www.judiesteeves.com The book includes 200 or so of my favourite recipes from the past dozen or so years of this column, along with full-colour photos of nearly a quarter of those. After May 1, it will be available at book stores and other locations where books are sold. A highlight of the book is the wine pairings contributed by acclaimed B.C. wine writer and author of the definitive books on the wines of B.C., John Schreiner. His margin notes recommending local wines to serve with many of my recipes add a very exciting additional dimension to my book.
Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Apple This is a sweet, sour and salty mix that will turn the most determined sprouts hater into a lover. 1 lb. (454 g) brussels sprouts 2 slices of bacon 1 shallot 1 apple 1 tbsp. (15 ml) lemon juice 2 tbsp. (30 ml) water 1 tsp. (5 ml) honey salt & pepper, to taste Select even-sized sprouts; small ones cook more quickly. Trim off the stem ends and outer leaves and cut an x into the stem stub. Slice bacon into lardons, narrow strips cut across the grain. Brown in a medium-sized
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Meanwhile sliver shallot and add to bacon, turning until translucent and soft. Remove and drain bacon and shallots. Cut apple up into small dice. Drain and discard most of the fat from the pot and then brown the brussels sprouts briefly over medium heat. Mix lemon juice, water and honey in a small bowl. Add the apple and the lemon juice mixture to the pot, turn about to coat the sprouts and cover and turn the heat to low. Steam the sprouts and apple for about 10 minutes, or until the sprouts are still a bit crisp, but cooked. Serve garnished with the bits of bacon and shallots. Serves 6-8.
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Easter Eggs in Toast Baskets These look cute and are very tasty. This is an easy idea for serving breakfast to a bunch of people. Just increase the amounts to suit. You could substitute fresh chopped chives for the green onions. A good wine to pair with this, and one that would also go well with your ham dinner, is the Ganton & Larsen Prospect Winery's Census Count Chardonnay. This crisp but fruit-filled wine is a good example of the elegant chardonnays the Okanagan Valley can produce, smooth and yet with a fresh finish. It's a delicious wine. 4 bread slices 2 bacon slices 2 tbsp. (30 ml) cream cheese 2 small green onions 1 tbsp. (15 ml) fresh parsley 2 eggs
salt and pepper Pre-heat oven to 400 F. Cut bread slices into rounds as large as possible on the slice and use rolling pin or bottle to flatten them a bit. Spray muffin cups with an oil spray and gently push the rounds of bread into the cups to form a nest to hold the egg. Bake the cups for about 10 minutes, or until toasty and brown. Meanwhile, cook the bacon and dice it in to small pieces; mince the green onions and parsley. Whisk together the eggs, bacon, cream cheese, onions, parsley, salt and pepper. Divide amongst the toast cups and cook at 375 F for about 12 minutes, or until firm, but not overcooked. Serves 4.
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Water-parched residents of Upper Glenrosa are being offered some relief by the District of West Kelowna in the form of a bulk water dispensing system. The system, which would greatly reduce the distance many of the residents currently have to travel to fill tanks and truck water back to their homes, would be installed by the district and paid for by residents, if they approve the plan. Many homes south of Glenrosa Road above Gates Road have seen their water supplies dry up in recent years. A recent survey for the district showed at least 28 groundwater wells are not meeting residential needs. The survey also found 16 other wells have water quality issues while 27 homeowners consider the water supply issue serious or very serious. There are approximately 167 properties identified in the area. West Kelowna council, after hearing from the Glenrosa Residents Association on behalf of the affected residents, agreed to initiate a process to have the residents petition the district to determine support for the bulk water dispenser, which would cost $72,000 to buy and install. Water would be
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LORNE MARTIN with the 200 gallon tank on the back of his truck that he uses every couple of days to transport water to his home on McKellor Road in West Kelowna. charged for using a set rate, similar to the new consumption charge to be paid by property owners on the municipal water system who have meters in their homes. This is seen as a shortto medium-term measure, but the long-term alternative of extending the wa-
ter system into the rural area of Glenrosa will cost $15 million. And according to Mayor Doug Findlater, that’s a bill the municipality can’t currently afford. The offer of the bulk water dispensing station came as good news to several residents who
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another $15,000 to drill a deeper well—and possibility that he might not reach water—he has been trucking in water. He has a 200-gallon tank mounted on the back of his truck that he uses. He said while he welcomes the bulk dispenser, he feels council mem-
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▼ FEDERAL ELECTION
Candidates make their points Steve Kidd CONTRIBUTOR
Retired broadcaster Kevin Burke was happy to see so may people turn out to the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre for the all-candidates forum last Monday night. Looking over the audience filling the seats, the moderator for the evening said it was a good sign to see so many people demonstrating their belief in democracy. And with six candidates on stage, it promised to be a full evening. The three major parties—Liberal, Conservative and New Democrats —were all represented, along with the Green Party and two independents. A random draw before the event gave Conservative candidate Dan Albas the first kick at the can. Albas wasted no time in aligning his image with that of retiring MP Stockwell Day, who for a decade has kept Okanagan
Coquihalla a Conservative stronghold. Like Day, Albas said, he has a tradition of being responsible to voters, which the Penticton councillor and small business owner promised to continue if he is sent to Ottawa. He also linked himself with Day on economic policy, saying his record on council showed his record of accomplishment as a fiscal conservative. Albas also set the tone for most of his remarks during the evening, keeping close to the Conservative Party line and stating that Canadians did not want an election, something which Liberal candidate John Kidder disagreed with, both in his opening remarks and throughout the evening. “I guess we’ve been knocking on different doors, Dan,” said Kidder. He said he has been hearing from people who are concerned about the Conservative govern-
ment’s direction on issues like health care and education, not just the economy. Kidder said it was time to return to first principles and that a bigger vision of the country as a whole is needed than what is being shown. “We need to shift focus to building community,” he said. The focus, he continued, should be on creating a government that works. There were few, if any, surprises in the questions put to the candidates. They covered the usual range of election topics, from jobs to education and health care. The opening question of the evening addressed the agriculture sector, though, for a change, it wasn’t focused on tree fruits, but rather the laws restricting interprovincial trade in wines. Sean Upshaw, who calls himself an independent conservative candidate, noted that the law in
question dated from 1928. He, along with Albas, relied on the Conservative Party record, citing MP Ron Cannan’s private member’s bill to repeal the prohibition-era statute. His comments and Albas’s echoed each others through most of the evening, as both stuck close to the Conservative Party playbook. Not surprisingly, all of the candidates at the forum agreed with the concept that the archaic law needs to be revised or repealed. Upshaw, a West Kelowna real estate agent, chose to run as an independent after not being able to meet deadlines for the short Conservative nomination process. Upshaw said he isn’t trying to split the conservative vote, but rather thinks he would be the better representative for the riding, describing himself as a people’s politician who cares about both the young and older constituents of the riding.
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THE CANDIDATES fielded questions from the public at an all-candidates forum held in Penticton last week. And with many grey heads in the audience, it was inevitable that a question about pension reform and aid for seniors would come up. Not unsurprisingly, all the candidates once again expressed support for seniors, promising that their party would increase aid to seniors should they take power. “It’s despicable that seniors are in poverty,” said David Finnis, the former Summerland councillor who is running for
the NDP. Change is needed in Ottawa, he said, and a move away from what he calls an unco-operative Conservative leadership. Medicare, Finnis continued, is a great example of what can be done if the parties in a minority government work together. Dan Bouchard, the youngest candidate on the podium, probably made the greatest emotional impact on the audience. The Green Party candidate addressed the need for
change in environmental policy and almost every other sector of the economy. Politicians are bickering like school children, Bouchard said. Parliament needs to change, he added, making an appeal for the support of the mostly older audience. “We need you, we can’t do it without you,” he said. “You have to vote Green for the sake of my generation.”
▼ DIETRICH WITTEL
Independent wants to see a change in health care thinking Alistair Waters ASSISTANT EDITOR
The race for the Okanagan-Coquihalla seat has grown by one. A sixth candidate, Dr. Dietrich Wittel, is running as an independent on a platform that he says supports healthy, educated people who are more productive and require less medical intervention. Wittel says substantial savings are possible by keeping people healthy and productive. He says the money can be found to pay for programs he is calling for by taking from the current health care budget. Wittel, a medical doctor originally from Germany, said he is running as an independent because he believes there are serious issues that are not being addressed.
“I also want to highPeace River region light my concern that when Preston Manning multi-national corpoled the party. rate interests are gainHe says his ining too much power volvement in poliand ownership of Canatics actually goes back da’s key resources such 40 years when he was as land, water, mineral medical student in rights and energy,” said Germany, where WitWittel. tle says he spearhead“Canadian resourced an environmental es must be managed for movement that resultthe good of our country, ed in one of the largest Dietrich Wittel not the good of the corchemical companies in porations.” that country at the time Wittel is no stranger to politics on having to remove water-polluting the municipal level. He was elected phosphates from its detergents. to the town council in Fairview, Alta., “This is how we have come to when he lived there and held that pohave phosphate-free detergents to this sition for two years. day,” said Wittel. He was also the constituency presA doctor for 35 years, Wittel said ident for the Reform Party in the he has insight into the deficiencies
of what he calls the “ill-run” medical system, a system Wittel sees as wasting a lot of money. As part of his platform, Wittel wants to see the cost of post-secondary education lowered and an emphasis on preventative health care. “I propose tax credits that people could use for vitamins, nutritional counseling and alternative medical treatments,” he said. “For example, I know that a lack of essential nutrients result in many health problems, and I believe it is more cost effective to be pro-active and supplement nutrient deficiencies than to wait for the inevitable health conditions that the nutrient deficiencies cause.” One area he wants to see addressed is higher taxation on junk food and soft drinks, similar to the
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in her physical capabilities, but the psychological and subjective impact on the plaintiff is also great and ongoing.” The judge concluded with the following insightful comments: “She has, by reason of the defendant’s negligence, been substantially deprived of many of the limited pleasures and comforts life still held for her. “To rob a disabled person of what little she has left is a monstrous injury, for that little she has is, for her, the whole of her life. “Not only is it an enormous physical injury but the emotional damage is, to most people, well nigh incomprehensible.” The judge compensated the injured victim accordingly. I love justice. It has such a sweetness about it. Are you facing a similar argument from an insurance adjuster? Email me and I’ll send you a copy of this case. This column is intended to provide general information about injury claims. It is not a substitute for retaining a lawyer to provide legal advice specifically pertaining to your case. Paul Hergott is a lawyer at Hergott Law in West Kelowna. paul@hlaw.ca
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Tragic result to highway collision A collision on Wednesday at the intersection of Highway 97 and Grizzly Road resulted in a female passenger who was eight months pregnant losing her baby. RCMP say a Ford Taurus on Grizzly Road was turning left onto Highway 97, headed southbound, when the car struck the rear of a southbound dump truck, causing the car to spin and cross the center line into opposing traffic. A northbound Chevrolet Impala then struck the passenger side of the Taurus.
There were two occupants in each car. The two in the Impala were taken to Kelowna General Hospital by ambulance for minor injuries and later released. The driver of the Ford Taurus received minor injuries and was also taken to hospital. However, the pregnant female passenger was airlifted to a Vancouver hospital, where the pregnancy had to be terminated. Police have not released the names of anyone involved, but did say the couple in the Taurus were from Kelowna.
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area. Two properties north of Vineyard Drive and adjacent to Westbank First Nation land on East Boundary Road would house the development. The site is 5.2 hectares in size. The proposal is to amend the OCP and zoning bylaw to permit low density multiple family development on the land. Technical issues, in-
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Room tax funds tourism marketing Alistair Waters ASSISTANT EDITOR
Anyone staying at a hotel, motel, bed and breakfast or resort in West Kelowna could be paying an extra two per cent per room, per night as of next year. The money, a tax that would be collected and used to promote tourism here, would be similar to local hotel room taxes in place in other municipalities across B.C., including Kelowna. But while council has
given its economic development officer the green light to work with local accommodation businesses to investigate the support for, and implementation of, such a tax, the proposed two per cent tax does not have unanimous support by those on council. Coun. Rosalind Neis, who admits she is “passionate” about the issue, has questioned the need for it in West Kelowna, noting four local resorts are already voluntarily contributing an amount
equivalent to that to Tourism Kelowna in order to benefit from its marketing instead. “Just because you can do something, doesn’t mean you should,” she said. Neis argues that the “bang for the buck” a business on this side of the lake would get by being part of Kelowna’s hotel room tax program is bigger than what could be offered here. “As a business owner, why would I go with an organization (Tourism
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support for it. Instead, a majority of council decided to leave Perrott’s plan in place. The municipality recent took over running Tourism Westside when the Westbank Chamber of Commerce announced it was dropping the function to concentrate on business support and advocacy. Councillors have expressed concern about how much of Perrott’s time will be taken up dealing with tourism,
time they want him to use working on economic development issues. Only Coun. Carol Zanon supported Neis’s motion. In order for the hotel room tax to be implemented a majority of the businesses affected and the municipality must agree to to have it. The money raised through the tax would then be specifically used to promote tourism in the municipality.
Kelowna got its hotel room tax several years ago and there the money it raises can only be used to promote tourism in the city. Some municipalities in the province with similar taxes use the money raised for other local endeavours. With only one hotel, one motel, 36 bed and breakfasts and two resorts and one cottage resort in the district, the estimatSee Tourism B7
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▼ HEALTH CENTRE
Land rezoned for future facility Alistair Waters ASSISTANT EDITOR
Its construction is not happening any time soon. But the land earmarked for a new West Kelowna health centre has finally been rezoned to allow it to be built some day. The zoning bylaw amendment to rezone the southern portion of the property at Brown and Bering Roads in Westbank received final approval earlier this week by council. Following a lengthy delay, the land, which is in the Agricultural Land Reserve and was only partially approved for development of the health centre, received the zoning change. Despite being a priority for Interior Health in the past, the brakes have been put on the health centre project because the health authority says money is needed more for other projects elsewhere in the region. The health centre was
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and Saturday, April 29 and 30, at the Laurel Packinghouse in Kelowna’s Culttural District. Sensisyusten School had some of the projects on display that the students were working on for the event, all reflecting First Nations topics. Shown with the history project above are the teachers Maynard McRae and Fern Thomson (back row) and Grade 5 and 6 students Emma Anderson, Brandon Bisson, Nicholas Anderson, Jaime Carlson, Jonathan Duncan, Whitnee Jack, Seth Lafond, Brandon Pierre,Priscilla Stocken and Keegan Wright. Missing from the photo is Cheyana Derrickson. Projects such as this motivate students to research topics of strong personal interest, to find out and decipher fact from fiction through a variety of resources, to interview leaders and to gain support and advice from community resources at large, and to create informative yet eye-catching presentations. Sensisyusten students have already sought to gather artifacts and original materials that will augment their written research.
WFN won’t charge the tax Tourism from B6 ed annual potential revenue from such a tax here is $122,000 per year. The Westbank First Nation, which has a hotel located on its land, and which could have more in future, has said it will not participate in a West Kelowna hotel room tax plan. Perrott’s plan calls for him to consult with accommodators over the spring and summer, look at how the tax would be administered and what exactly it would be used for and report back to council. A bylaw could be drawn up and presented to council before the end of the year. Currently, hotel rooms are subject to the 12 per cent HST. Prior to the HST introduction, there was an eight per cent tax on hotel rooms in B.C. awaters@kelownacapnews.com
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Mt. Boucherie Secondary School Community Connection April 2011
Five days of freedom at Mt. Boucherie BY ERIKA NAIRISMAGI What does it mean to be free; is it the ability to say and do what you want when you want. Or is this simply the belief of freedom in Canada. This notion was challenged across the country with a five day campaign focusing on what it means to be free. The week was organized by various student groups that want to raise awareness and funds trying to support freedom here and over sees. At Mount Boucherie Secondary School the Five Days of Freedom was put on by the Global Service Club which strives to raise awareness and funds for several local and global initiatives. This group put on an event each day trying to engage the 1500 students at the school. To add to the already insurmountable challenge, the organizing group decided to run these
events the week before it happened. However participation and interest from the student body was high and this is due to the engaging events held each day. Each day is focused around a theme, which includes freedom from poverty, exploitation, thirst, and disease. The last day serves as a day for the freedom to act, it was to promote a celebration for every accomplishment within the school. The week started with the official grand opening of the Global Village Store. It is a fair trade and organic tea and coffee shop sending the money to a school in Ecuador helping break the cycle of poverty. The day was a success with the store giving away free testers; however, the school being so generous a few donations made up for whatever product was given
away. The store has many thank you’s for the community, student body and corporate support. Thank you to the valued customers that have been so supportive for creating something good. Thank you to Save on Foods for donating banana’s allowing the store to sell banana bread while turning a high profit. Thank you to Telus and United Way who provided a grant of $1200 to make this entire store possible. Also a thank you to Cherry Hill who supplies decaf coffee and tea, while providing support with running a business which is completely student led. The store has been a success and it is exciting to see what is next! On Tuesday a global jeopardy game was held. The questions were based around the accomplishments that Mount Boucherie has achieved over the
last four years. Such as how much money has the Global Service Club raised..... $45000! It important to have an aware student body because that will help bring
the daily struggle of women in most developing countries to simply have water. Thursday was the fundraising day, there were 12 teachers sitting on a stage in
GLOBAL SERVICE CLUB GRAND OPENING of the Global Village Store featuring fair trade and organic tea and coffee.
excitement for fundraisers, and exploitation is diminished when people are educated. Wednesday a water walk/race was held to show
front of 300 plus students. The idea was to pay for the teacher you wanted to have dressed up. At the end of lunch the top six teachers
with the most money would have to dress up as the cast of Jersey Shore (MTV Reality Show). The event raised $270 in less than a half an hour. Friday was the day to celebrate through an Ecuadorian Fiesta, since the money raised was going to build a school in Ecuador. At lunch there was a piñata, and tacos were sold for a $1 to add additional funds for the week. The West Kelowna Taco Bell generously donated all of the supplies to make this day possible. The day raised over $200! The entire week brought in over $600 a huge accomplishment considering the Five Days of Freedom was planned in less than three days. The week proved to never underestimate the power of youth and to always celebrate when successes happen.
Still looking for a top spot despite injuries Ending last season with a top five provincial spot left six be a detriment to the team’s success. Despite this disadvanyear head coach Adrian Zuyderduyn with high hopes for the tage, including the loss of California State defender Sydney Mount Boucherie Bears AAA Girls’ soccer team. Finishing Mullen, there are still other speedbumps the Bears will face fourth team in the province, there were now new expectaas they attempt to capture a second Valley title. Since the tions to be met and exceeded. However, losing nine seniors initiation of their 2011 season, nine of the team’s starting at the end of such a successful season left a gap to be filled players have been plagued with injuries. Most recently, this year. goalkeeper Baily Weymouth “The few seniors we have ended her season early with a are very good players and exbroken tibia during the annual cellent teammates. How much University of Victoria Classic, they bring to the team matters where the girls placed third of more than how many of them 24. However, Weymouth still we have,” says Zuyderduyn believes the team can remain reassuringly, as he believes this strong without her: “I know loss won’t leave as wide of a the girls have this season gap as some might think. As under control, they just have to long as the new seniors can fulkeep their heads up. This is the fill their diverse roles to bring MT. BOUCHERIE BEARS AAA GIRLS’ SOCCER TEAM start of a new beginning.” the team together, the lack of a The bedridden keeper with Coach Adrian Zuyderduyn, hope for another successlarge senior contingent won’t remains positive, knowing that ful soccer season.
the team’s other goalkeeper, Jayme Miller, will have a significant role to play. “She can hold the team together. This is her shot to prove herself,” says her injured teammate. “It was hard having so many injures, but the rest of us have pulled together and succeeded,” adds the team’s captain, Taylor Ink. With three tournaments and four league games left in their current season, Zuyderduyn is hoping his players will come out healthy when it really matters. Approaching the last legs of their season in mid May, the Bears have their eyes on the second spot into the AAA provincials, held in Kamloops, for their second consecutive year. South Kamloops, already being in their league and hosting provincials, the Okanagan was granted two berths. Expecting his team to do well, Zuyderduyn believes his team can earn that top spot; “We have a good team with a lot of potential.” Leading the team, Ink knows it will be a tough battle, “but once the seniors make their return from injury, we’ll be even stronger.” Last time the Okanagan took two teams to provincials, they finished with first and fifth placements. The Bears are certainly hoping for an even superior repeat.
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Kassidie Cornell, 15, won the girls’ 15 and over 100m breaststroke with a 1:18.38 to qualify for western championships. Dylan DaSilva, 10, took almost 11 seconds off his time in the 200m butterfly to win the event and break his own club record set in January. DaSilva also broke his December 2010 club record to win the 100m fly with a 1:29.00 and won the 400m freestyle. Lucas Tyler, 11, took almost 14 seconds off his time in the 200m freestyle for a 2:21.40 to break Adam Kroon’s club record from April 1999. Tyler lopped over 20 seconds off his 100m backstroke for first place and won in the 100 fly, 100 free and 200m individual medley. Kierra Smith, 17, swam to victory in all eight of her events. She set a club record in the girls’ 17 and over 100 m. fly with a 1:05.73, breaking Chalene Ryan’s mark from February 2008. Quinn Kristiansen, Craig Mathieson, Scott Andreen and Alex Diaz broke the club record for boys’ 14 and under 200m medley relay from January 2005.
Mitch Segal, Anthony Russo, Kosta Prodanovic and Quinn Kristiansen set a club record in the boys’ open 200m medley relay, erasing the old mark from January 2011. Jamie Ferguson, 13, swam all best times including taking almost eight seconds off her 200m fly. Michaela Jacobsen earned 100 per cent personal bests as well including taking over 22 seconds off her 200m freestyle. Other big improvements were shown by Noah McIntosh, 13, who took over 10 seconds off his 200m breaststroke and almost 29 seconds off his 400m freestyle, and Quinn Kristiansen, 14, who took 16 seconds off his 200m breaststroke and 15 seconds off his 200m butterfly. Makayla Skrlac, 14, won the 13 and 14 year old girls’ division for the 100m back, 400 free, 200 back and 100 freestyle. Her younger sister Andraya, 12, won the girls’ 11 and 12 division 50m backstroke and took over 10 seconds off her 100m butterfly. Liz Aguiar, 14, won the girls’ 13 and 14 division 100m and 200m
butterfly events as well as the 200m freestyle. Jennifer Short, 16, won the 200m freestyle and the 200m IM. Anthony Russo, 17, won the 200m freestyle. Danielle Douglas, 14, won the 50m freestyle with a 28.39 and took almost 11 seconds off her 200m breaststroke. Alex Diaz, 13 won the 50m freestyle with a time of 29.88. Jamie Ferguson, Makayla Skrlac, Lacey Falkingham and Danielle Douglas teamed up to win the girls’ 13 and 14 year old 200m medley relay. Kate Aguiar, Kierra Smith, Jennifer Short, and Kassidie Cornell won the girls’ 15 and over 200m medley relay. Mitch Segal, Anthony Russo, Kosta Prodanovic and Quinn Kristiansen won the boys’ 15 and over medley relay.
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Brock Lewis, 9, lopped over 43 seconds of his time in the 200m free. Georgia Pengilly, 9, swam to all best times. Jacklyn, Georgia’s younger sister, also swam to all best times, including taking over seven seconds off her 50m backstroke.
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