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Only a portion of the festivities to hit town this Monday have been talked about as the Olympic flame travels with an entourage of its own entertainment. But with the torch now winding through B.C., anyone who has watched this process unfold, knows it’s likely to be spectacular. This weekend, the Capital News introduces a torch bearer who will run in Kelowna, one from Kelowna who has done his leg of the journey in Edmonton and some of the many performers expected to put their special touch on Monday’s celebration. See page A3.

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was given some new shoes today, and they’re not just any shoes, they’re proper dance shoes. Since I got to pick them out myself I chose sparkly gold ones that would be certain to make my little girl shriek with delight. But with these shoes comes big responsibility. I now have to learn how to dance in them. Easier said than done. You see, whenever people are dancing, I become a wallÀower. Off on the sidelines, I chat with others and admire the people who aren’t afraid to strut their stuff. The only time I end up on the dance Àoor is if I’m literally dragged onto it.

So, when I was asked to perform in Swinging with the Stars, a Kelowna fundraiser to support the Central Okanagan Hospice Association, I had to laugh. Clearly these people had never seen me in action. “I have no rhythm,” I told them. “I’m like Elaine from Seinfeld.” But they didn’t care. Modeling the event after the TV show “Dancing with the Stars,” the organizers pair the competitors with professional dance instructors who have the ability to take people seemingly hopeless like me, and transform them into someone watchable and entertaining. Hmmm. I had no doubt I’d be entertaining. But watchable? The 10-week challenge seemed so ludicrous and out of my comfort zone that I just had to say yes. Now, with sparkly gold dance shoes in

hand, reality has set in. On March 26th, I, along with seven other novice dancers, will be performing in front of goodness knows how many people. And if that weren’t intimidating enough, there will also be a ¿lm crew ¿lming us before and during the event. Good grief. I wonder if any of my competitors are asking themselves the same question I am: “What in the heck have I gotten myself into?” But it certainly helps to look at the bigger picture. I just found out that my friend’s beloved father passed away in hospice with his family at his side. Learning how to dance now seems such a trivial concern in comparison to the pain they must be experiencing.

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park wearing absolutely nothing but a smile. And I’d dare you to do it sober and in the light of day like a two year old would. The fact is, like most people, I’ve become more inhibited as I’ve aged. Especially when learning new things. When I came home from my last lesson, my six year old daughter said, “Show me your moves, mama.” After I did, Daisy raised her eyebrows at me and asked, “That’s it? Let me show you what I’ve got.” She then put on a self-taught performance that was energetic, expressive and without a speck of insecurity. So, I’ve decided that before my kids have a chance to follow my lead, I’m going to try to follow theirs. A famous dancer once said, “To dance is to be out of yourself. Larger, more beautiful, more powerful.” I guess that’s why my instructor told me to channel someone grandiose for my performance. Daisy Welbourne will be the person I channel, in my sparkly gold dance shoes and all. For more information about this fundraising event, please visit www.hospicecoha.org Lori Welbourne is a syndicated columnist. You can contact her at www.onabrighternote.ca

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The hospice association is committed to helping people with a terminal illness live their lives to the fullest until they die. It is also committed to helping their loved ones to be supported in their grief. If I can help this deserving non-pro¿t organization raise money for this admirable cause, I de¿nitely will. My feelings of anxiety are insigni¿cant. Of course, I can’t make any promises as to how I’ll perform. An incredibly gifted dance instructor has been assigned to be both my teacher and partner in the show. But as great as Warren Eaton is, he’s not David Copper¿eld. I’ve had three lessons so far. After the ¿rst two I felt like a stiff legged toddler learning to walk. And then about halfway through the third lesson, it started to feel a little bit like fun. Yet I notice a distinct difference in the way I learn in comparison to my children. They are fearless, I am not. Oh, to be a kid again. I remember it well. Not worrying about looking silly, we are all such natural dancers when we are youngsters. What a shame we lose those inhibitions. And if you’re one of those people reading this thinking that you’re not self conscious in the slightest, well I’d like to dare you to run through the

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When Garett Hickling was 16 years old, he went out skiing and returned a quadriplegic. On first blush, it doesn’t sound like the makings of a magical Olympic moment. But this is the stage which set the Hickling siblings en route to several of those experiences, and the lifetime of diligence and goal setting, pushing the limits and travelling the world which goes with those character traits. Monday evening, middle sister Tobi Byrne (née Hickling) will share their amazing adventure with the entire city as she runs one of the last legs in Kelowna’s torch relay through downtown and toward City Park. “I’m so worried I’m going to miss my time because I really want to see my sister,” said the West Kelowna Zellers store manager. OKM teacher Jeri Hickling, is also scheduled to carry the Olympic torch, though her leg of the journey is in Penticton, making it a tight turn around for the sisters to make both events. In hoofing it for the 300 metres they’ll each get to tour with the torch, the pair will further an Olympic legacy that’s surely among the best in Canadian athletics.

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LOCAL SINGER/MUSICIANS Roger Gabriel and Andrew Smith will be part of the entertainment lined up for the Olympic torch reception planned at Kelowna’s City Park for Monday night. A four-time Paralympic wheelchair rugby player, 38-year-old Garett Hickling is a well respected member of his team, who even carried the torch into original Olympic city for the 2004 Olympic Summer Games in Athens. As a competitor in the games, he arrived a month early to let his body acclimatize, and so he was there to make the torch leg—and his teammates even pitched in to buy him the torch as a souvenir. Quadriplegics have a few extra curve balls to work around as athletes. Depending on where the break in their spin-

al cord is, many cannot regulate their body temperature. So their bodies take on the temperature of their surroundings. If it’s hot, they’re going to be playing hot and they need a chance to adjust. In some cases smog, like all of the athletes who competed in Beijing experienced, can really affect their breathing so doctors spend extra time putting them through a battery of tests, even issuing inhalers. The Hickling sisters can tell you all about these trials and tribulations, as they’ve watched their brother persevere to become the elite ath-

lete he is today—Jeri has been at every Olympics her brother has competed at while Tobi has only missed one. In watching their brother become one of Canada’s carded athletes, and continue to push himself to his limits each year, they’ve learned a lot about what makes the Olympic spirit so special. “When you’re at your lowest and weakest, well, it’s once an athlete always an athlete,” said Jeri. “I always knew that Garett would get into sports again.” The sisters won their turn in the Olympic torch relay with essays—Byrne submitted one to her em-

ployer’s parent company, HBC, and Hickling submitted one to Coca Cola’s iCoke website—explaining exactly how their brother’s triumphs have affected their lives, how he’s pushed them to go for the gold on their own. “I don’t know what it’s like to have an Olympic moment. I’ve seen my brother have one, but this is as close as I’m going to get to that feeling,” said Jeri, who jumped up and down in her living room when her torch bearer’s uniform arrived. On Monday, the near two decades she’s put into supporting her brother will provide her own taste of that Olympic victory.

Meanwhile, Tony Lenarcic can describe his Olympic moment in great detail. Lenarcic says he has been doing so since he ran through the streets of Edmonton earlier this month. Normally mid-week, one could find Lenarcic working at Icon Office Solutions out of the Landmark towers. But as the flame reached Edmonton on Tuesday, Jan. 12, the Kelowna resident was standing in the cold, stationed in front of a McDonald’s awaiting his turn with the torch. “I didn’t realize how big a thing it was, how

emotional people got about it and how thrilled people are to even see the torch or touch the torch,” he said. Before his run, he got a chance to share his story with fellow torchbearers. Lenarcic was nominated by his peers from across the country. His parent company, Ricoh Canada, is an Olympic sponsor and the company put together an essay writing contest for employees to nominate a torch bearer to represent them. As the director of the Powder Hounds Adaptive Ski Club, Lenarcic has spent countless hours on the hill at Big White helping people like his special needs daughter get a chance to enjoy the hill, and his co-workers took notice. He described the first time she tried the sport with almost the same excitement as he described his walk with the flame. “I was standing at the bottom of the Ridge Rocket Chair and saw her come down the hill with a huge smile on her face and I was hooked,” he said. As he breaks down the Olympic torch bearer’s roll, it is pretty clear he is hooked on this as well. As the man responsible for the 121st leg of

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the nearby West Kelowna RCMP detachment, which is currently under construction. Staff also noted that the $80,000 in annual operating costs included the salary of a full time manager/curator to professionally run the facility, care for artifacts and arrange exhibits. One reason the municipality decided to take over the service was due to the dwindling volunteer base, which used to manage the facility and catalogue and care for the artifacts. Even though all municipal taxpayers are on the hook for the rescue plan, Mayor Doug Findlater said council would not require the facility to change its name to West Kelowna Museum.

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bank Museum. I think that’s a positive thing because it’s an historical name,” Findlater stated. The museum sign will however require a footnote indicating that the

District of West Kelowna funds the service and provides the building. “As they would have to do if they had federal or provincial assistance” said Findlater. Findlater also said that the museum society must be open to accepting board members and volunteers from any part of the municipality. “If someone from Casa Loma or Rose Valley walked in the door and wanted to volunteer and be part of the board (I ask) that they’d be open and welcoming.” Coun. Rosalind Neis stated her personal feeling that the name of the facility should be changed to reflect that this would now be West Kelowna’s museum, given that $500,000 in taxpayers’

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‘It’s something I will never forget’ Spirit from A3 the journey, he started to saunter down the street, trying to soak it all in and found himself toying with a desire to slow-up on the pace. “You’re a celebrity for several minutes and all you can do is just smile from ear to ear. I couldn’t believe how enthusiastic people were about this torch—and the person holding it.,” he said. “I call it a great adventure. One that I’ll never live again. “The traffic is stopped at all four corners, and there’s a bubble of security people around you. “All eyes are on you and there’s this chopper hovering above you and there’s a live feed going on so all your friends and family and relatives can watch you. So all eyes are on you. “So the lady with the Olympics, she says, ‘OK, the eyes of the world are on you now.’ And it sure felt like it.” Adding to the excitement, when Lenar-

cic’s leg was over, he got to hand the torch off to a lady in a wheelchair. And after the big event, the pictures continued. His cheque got picked up at the Olive Garden restaurant where he and his wife went for dinner; he had let a steady stream of guests see the torch and have their picture taken with it. “It’s something I will never forget,” he said. Watch even a minute of the torch coverage online or on television and it’s pretty clear the Olympic flame draws a crowd. But for those who might need a little extra push to get them downtown Monday evening, the City of Kelowna has put together a pretty impressive lineup of artists and entertainers, fulfilling the “culture” role of the “cultural Olympiad.” Entering City Park, local carpenter and parttime ice carver Scott Richards will have 300pound ice carvings of a snowboarder, skier, bobsledder, hockey player

and figure skater in front of the lawn bowling club and tennis courts, backlit with the colours of the Olympic rings. Late this week, he was just finishing up the work, saying he had completed the chain saw portion of the effort and had started chiseling and dremelling in the detail. The Amazing Michael, meanwhile, was practicing his routine of card and rope tricks, getting ready for the event. One of several buskers hired to keep the crowds entertained, he said he could identify with the Olympic spirit having come back from a car accident several years back. He found the torch pretty exciting when he got a chance to have his picture taken with it and skier Anne-Marie Lefrancois at his bank a few weeks back. Music teacher Johnny Vesterinen was similarly inspired and has his class at Bankhead school all tuned up for their performance of a song he

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wrote for the event— they’ll be stationed in front of The Sails. And at Anne McClymont Elementary School, the kids have been learning about the different countries participating in the event for an assembly and their own torch run. The official choir for the event, from Kelowna Secondary School and led by music teacher Sheila French, is ready to take centre stage with a song written for the torch ceremonies. And joining them on that main stage, local singer/songwriter, Jane Eamon will lead a group of four of Kelowna’s best song writers through some “upbeat entertainment.” Eamon regularly collaborates, or at least shares a stage with Norm Strauss, Roger Gabriel and Andrew Smith, though it’s not often they get to play together before what is anticipated to be a crowd of 12,000 to 15,000 people. At least that many people are expected to flood downtown to join in the festivities, which will include a crêpe and sugaring station courtesy of the Okanagan French Cultural Centre and a chance to

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students to get in the spirit with the Canadian Olympic Committee’s “paint the town red” campaign by showing up in the colour red to support the country’s athletes, and some 40-plus local sports teams will be out in their jerseys showing off the team spirit the Central Okanagan exhibits on any given day of the year. Near the main stage, the women’s Swedish Hockey team, who have trained in Kelowna, will be there to act as an inspiration for up-and-coming athletes and give the event that international flair. *** The City of Kelowna is inviting people to head to City Park beginning at 5 p.m., with celebrations to last through 8 p.m. The Olympic flame is expected to show up at around 7 p.m. The flame will begin its entry into Kelowna from the William R. Bennett Bridge at about 6 p.m., then follow a route around the downtown core before entering City Park. (See map of routes for torch run on Monday and departure Tuesday on A11). A flamingcauldron will sit at City Park all night to keep the flame alive and Tuesday morning at 7 a.m. the torch will carry on to Vernon. jsmith@kelownacapnews.com

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Torch run for cancer fighter Kirsten Jones CONTRIBUTOR

With a story as inspiring as the momentous Olympic Torch Relay, Vancouver Olympic Committee has chosen Jonathan Neitsch to carry the torch into the West Kelowna celebration on January 25. Neitsch is a 16-yearold West Kelowna resident who is battling cancer and he’s looking at this opportunity as a goal in his personal battle. “It has been a motivation for me, the torch run,” said Neitsch, a Mt. Boucherie Senior Secondary School student. “I’ve been planning for it as soon as I found out. I’ve even adjusted the time I take my chemo so that I will be well enough for the run. It has given me something to get healthy for, to fight for.” The teen suffers from neuroblastoma, a cancer he had already battled when he was four. He had been in remission for nine years and the Neitsch family was devastated to learn in 2007 that it was back. “It’s pretty rare for it to return like this, but I don’t fear it. I have an amazing family and support from friends and I just have to believe I will get through it.” Neitsch’s torch run opportunity came as a result of another West Kelowna family affected by cancer. Anne Barlee’s family had applied to have her carry the torch as a motivation to battle her cancer. Sadly, Barlee died in November. They contacted Kelowna General Hospital for a name of someone who could carry the torch in the same inspiring manner and Neitsch’s name was provided. “I was pretty excited when I got the call,” Neitsch stated. “I had been watching the relay come across Canada and to be asked to be a part of it is really great.” Neitsch, an avid hockey player, was the subject of a community fundraiser in 2007––the first event ever held in the new Royal LePage Place, to help his family with his care. He has had to abandon the sport for now and is unable to attend school at this time. Just one day after his torch run, Neitsch will take another course of chemo. Mayor Doug Findlater said West Kelowna is

honoured that Neitsch is representing the community for VANOC. “He really is an inspiration, showing that he can embrace this incredible event for all of us despite his personal adversity. I predict, there won’t be a dry eye when we see him run through with the

flame.” The District of West Kelowna is hosting a Community Celebration in honor of the Olympic Torch Relay visit on January 25. The Community Event will take place at the Mt. Boucherie Community Complex on Monday

when the Olympic Torch Relay passes through the municipality in the late afternoon. It is anticipated the torch will arrive at the complex parking lot at 5:30. Starting at 6 p.m., the event will move into Royal LePage Place.

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It may or may not be viewed as an incentive by the rank and file employees of Interior Health but unless they do their part to help the health authority meet goals set for it by the Ministry of Health this year, their new boss won’t get his full salary. Under the province’s new pay-for-performace program for health au-

Dr. Rob Halpenny thority CEOs, Dr. Rob Halpenny—who just took

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The Interior Heath Authority currently operates a $1.6 billion budget. While it looked at one point like IH could face a $30 million deficit this year, Halpenny’s first report to the health authority board as CEO this week said IH is currently reporting a $13.9 million surplus, due mainly to timing variances on large construction projects, such as the Kelowna General Hospital and Vernon Jubilee Hospital expansions, as well as the new cardiac care program. But he cautioned past spending patterns show a build up of the surplus in the summer months and increased costs in the winter months as demand grows. “Close monitoring of our financial performance and continued implementation of budget management strategies will enable the organization to achieve a balanced budget by year end,” wrote Halpenny. Halpenny could not be reached for comment Friday.

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authority CEOs in B.C. facing that potential salary loss under the new government program. Because the CEOs of Vancouver Coastal, Vancouver Island, Fraser, Northern and other provincial health services authorities all had contracts in place prior to the introduction of the program, it will not kick in for them until their current contracts expire. The most recently hired of the five other CEO’s is at the Vancouver Coastal Heath Authority. He was hired last July. According to the ministry, the other health authority CEOs have contracts of between two and four years in length and all are at different stages. The 10 per cent hold back will apply in their next contracts. Interior Health communications chief Cathy Renkas said Halpenny was aware of the pay-forperformance program when he was appointed as Murray Ramsden’s successor earlier this year.

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Aboriginal Centre opens at UBC Okanagan An Aboriginal Student Centre opened Friday at the University of British Columbia Okanagan. The province invested $600,000 in the centre, which was designed to reflect the cultural characteristics of the aboriginal students who will use it. Located within UBC Okanagan’s university centre complex, the 256-square metre facility provides a cultural commons area and student lounge. As well, it will host student gatherings, meetings, cultural

ity of life and educational experiences of Aboriginal students,” said Moira Stilwell, Minister of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development. “By providing this dynamic and welcoming environment at UBC Okanagan, we are helping Aboriginal students achieve their best.” “We are very grateful to the provincial government for their commitment to UBC Okanagan and to the aboriginal students attending our university,” said Doug Ow-

ram, deputy vice chancellor and principal at UBC Okanagan. “Our goal is to create a campus that is truly welcoming for all students. This new centre enhances the university experience for our aboriginal students, helping them find success—and feel even more at home— within our university community.” Gathering places are designed to enhance support services for the growing number of aboriginal students on campuses all over B.C. Gathering

places like this Aboriginal Student Centre promote and preserve culture and history and are a resource for the community and students. Improving quality and choice in education is a key pillar of the province’s Pacific Leadership Agenda. The gathering places funding of $13.6 million province-wide also supports the government’s commitments to native peoples through the Transformative Change Accord and the Métis Nation Relationship Accord.

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Show your spirit Kelowna Kelowna will be welcoming the Olympic torch to town on Monday, Jan. 25, as the torch run begins its final leg towards the final destination of the opening ceremonies set for Feb. 12 at B.C. Place in Vancouver, a televised event that will be watched by millions around the world. On Monday,, January · Springfield and 25 and Tuesday, January Ziprick Roads (8:52 a.m.) 26, there will be various · Springfield and rolling road closures to Hollywood Roads (9:05 accommodate the Olym- a.m.) pic Torch Relay. H · Hollywood Road On Monday and Highway 33 Kelowna (9: from 6:20 p.m. (9:18 a.m.) has the to 7 p.m., rolling · Highway 33 road closures will an Highway 97 and affect the down(9:3 a.m.) (9:30 town core starting Th Olympic The at 6:20 p.m., ending att T h Relay R l will depart Torch 7 p.m. Kelowna along Highway On Tuesday from 7 to 97 northbound. 9:30 a.m., the followMotorists may expeing rolling road closures rience minor delays as will be in effect for the the Torch passes through departure of the Olympic the route. Torch: Free transit services · Exiting from the will be offered from downtown on Water 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Street, southbound on all routes for Monday Pandosy Street to KLO evening’s celebrations in Road (7 a.m. to 7:30 City Park, from 5 p.m. to a.m.) 8 p.m. The Olympic Torch · KLO Road and Gor- is scheduled to arrive in don Drive (7:40 a.m.) City Park at 7 p.m. · Gordon Drive and Parking will be availSpringfield Road (7:55 able at the corner of a.m.) Springfield and Cooper · Cooper Road and Roads at Orchard Park Harvey Avenue/Hwy 97 Mall for park-and-ride (8:25 a.m.) transit to City Park. · Highway 97 and Transit will experiLeckie Road (8:37 a.m.) ence minor disruptions

Tuesday, January 26, from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., on all routes. For more information visit www.bctransit.com or call 250-860-8121 for schedule information.

The City of Kelowna thanks motorists, pedestrians and businesses for their patience and support with welcoming the Olympic Torch to Kelowna.

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The Olympic torch route for entering Kelowna on Monday evening, Jan. 25.

The Olympic torch route for leaving Kelowna on Tuesday morning, Jan. 26.

No matter where you live in the province, you can share in the experience of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. There’s a wealth of ways to join in, whether the Olympic Torch Relay is coming to your neighbourhood or you are part of our online community. Follow the Olympic Torch Relay and share your experience at www.yougottabehere.ca

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When the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attention turns to Whistler next February, this savvy B.C. business will be poised to make the most of it. Sothebyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Okanagan Collection team will spend the three weeks of the games in Whistler showcasing their signature British Columbia vineyard and recreational properties. The Okanagan Collection www.okanagancollection.com) portfolio will be showcased on the ground floor of the Fairmont Chateau Whistler facing the Blackcomb gondola, placing it in primee position for 2010 visitors who fall in love with beautiful British Columbia and want their own perfect piece has the of it. During the games, VIP guests at the Chateau Whistler will receive gift boxes of B.C. chocolates, wines and glossy info about Sothebyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s International Realty Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s luxury properties. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We believe that international buyers will be Harry Hutton and John Biggs, of Kelowna, drawn to B.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recreational lifestyle and find property prices relatively affordable on a world scale,â&#x20AC;? says canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait for the start of the Winter Christa Frosch of the Okanagan Collection. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re Olympics. marketing ski properties, but also Okanagan homes that are near interior ski resorts, like Big White, Silver Star, and Apex Alpine.â&#x20AC;? The Okanagan Collection was launched a year ago in response to the rise in worldwide demand for luxury real estate in the area, followed by the Vineyard Collection in the spring. For more information on the Okanagan Collection, visit www.OkanaganCollection.com

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Airport traffic keeps growing The 2009 passenger numbers at Kelowna International Airport ended well ahead of the national average, with only a slight decrease from 2008â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s record breaking levels. Nationally, passenger numbers at Canadian airports are expected to be down about six per cent. At Kelowna International Airport, passenger numbers reached 1,367,631, which is only 1.6 per cent below the 2008 year-end total of 1,389,883. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We started the year off at almost minus nine per cent,â&#x20AC;? said airport director Sam Samaddar. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With everything that

has happened, including adverse weather conditions, the challenging economy, the West Kelowna fires, to end the year only 1.6 per cent behind 2008â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s record-breaking numbers is pretty good.â&#x20AC;? To help ensure it provides a first-rate customer experience, YLW has been participating in an independent national customer satisfaction survey since 2003. The survey benchmarks YLW against other Canadian airports of similar size. In the annual survey, YLW passengers awarded the airport a solid 4.45 overall satisfaction score out of a possible 5, identical to the 2008 score.

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which takes place next Wednesday at Wendyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s outlets in Salmon Arm, Kelowna, Kamloops, West Kelowna, Vernon and Penticton. The 14-year-old West Kelowna youth was a participant in the Sunshine Foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dreamlift flight to Disneyland last month, which is made possible through the support of both Wendyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in the southern Interior and the Orange Country Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Los Angeles.

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Enthusiastic crowds are anticipated as the 16th annual Wendyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dreamlift Day draws near. On Wednesday, all Wendyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s restaurants in the region will raise funds for the Sunshine Foundation, and specifically to send 81 children with life-threatening illnesses and severe physical disabilities to Disneyland. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is just a fabulous day,â&#x20AC;? said Steve Tuck, president of the foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Interior chapter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All you see are happy faces. People are waiting in line but there is a glow because they know the importance of the cause theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re supporting.â&#x20AC;? All proceeds from the dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sales in the dining room and drive-thru, as well as staff and management wages will go towards the next scheduled Dreamlift flight to the Magic Kingdom in 2011.

The nine participating Wendyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s are in Kamloops, Salmon Arm, Vernon, Kelowna, Westbank and Penticton. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These people are phenomenal,â&#x20AC;? said Tuck of Inland Restaurants, which owns the restaurants. About $89,000 was raised last year, and the goal is to either meet or beat that Wednesday as people flock to the restaurants. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone wants to be involved,â&#x20AC;? said Akbal Mund, a partner with Inland Restaurants. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The

money they spend goes directly to sending these kids to Disneyland which is really special.â&#x20AC;? The most recent Dreamlift flight to Southern California was in December, and Mund, who went for the first time, says itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an emotional experience. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You get to see these kids having fun. They were only thinking about rides and being there,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good because they spend most of their days thinking about their problems.â&#x20AC;?

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Grow-op bust in West Kelowna Current crisis creates many questions The RCMP have busted what they say is a sophisticated marijuana growing operation in West Kelowna. Police executed a search warrant under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act on the

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destructive habits—eating poorly, not exercising, not taking sufficient time for sleep and relaxation, meditation, reconnecting with nature? Then there is stealing peace of mind and serenity from ourselves by not taking time for spiritual practices. There are laws about not taking physical possessions belonging to others. But how about self-respect? Hope and trust? Sense of safety and peace of mind? Being with my fouryear-old grandson reminds me why these teachings are necessary. He is struggling with the idea that it is not always acceptable to simply take what he wants. Nor does he distinguish between “want” and “need.” We are not born with moral discernment, although I do believe that there is an impulse to compassion that can be nurtured in even small children. We have to be taught to be “human”— not to simply let the most primitive part of our brain determine our actions. There is always room for reflection and improvement. Religious traditions help us to do this, and to find the courage to protest actions that are life-stealing rather than life enhancing. Rev. Linda Weaver Horton is with the Unitarian Fellowship of Kelowna.

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What’s it like to live in a far-off place most of us see only on a vacation? Alberto Aliberti, 47, moved from Miami to Portugal almost five years ago. He lives in Porto and works for DourAzul, a Portuguese firm that specializes in river cruises on the Douro River. Question. Say “European river cruise,” and sailing the Rhine comes to mind. Is there much demand for river cruising in Portugal? Answer. It’s big and growing because of the proliferation in river cruises in general. What we have is a destination for people who’ve discovered they love river cruising and are looking for new destinations. Last month in a National Geographic list of the 133 great places to visit in the world, the Douro Valley was tied for No. 7. We run four hotel-style riverboats and five day-tour boats. I work with the overnight riverboats, which are all based in Porto and run on the Douro. They’re primarily seven-night itineraries from Porto, on the Atlantic coast, east to the Spanish border and back. This covers the entire width of Portugal. Our seven-night cruises offered through Uniworld (www.uniworld.com) start at $2,099, cruise-only. Q. What’s the lay of the land? A. The Portuguese part of the Douro is about

130 miles from the coast to the Spanish border. The way to look at it is like three rivers. The lower Douro is from Porto to about 30 or 40 miles inland. You’re coming out of a medieval city, and the population dwindles to almost nothing. You pass under a lot of older bridges. The earliest that are still usable are from the 19th century and include two designed by Gustave Eiffel, of Eiffel Tower fame. He apparently really liked this area. Then you pass through the middle Douro, the port wine region. From there to the Spanish border there’s very little flatland along the river. This is the oldest delineated wine region in the world, established in 1756, and the vineyards are on hilly terraces. The view is just gorgeous and surrounds you as far as you can see, from the town of Regua—where the port-wine region starts—for another 40 miles. With all the terraces, it’s unlike anything you see in northern California’s wine region, and the view changes every month when the weather does. The upper Douro is analogous to the Scandinavian fjords. You sail through incredibly tight stretches; the river passes between granite walls ... From granite wall to granite wall, the river is sometimes 30 meters (about 98.5 feet) across. Just like the fjords, the water is deep—well over 100 feet. One of Portugal’s biggest exports is granite. The area is so mineral-rich you can see iron and

sulphur leaking through the granite. This is still a wine-producing area, but it’s not within the official port region. One of the best-kept secrets about Portugal are its incredible table wines. They’re so good—and inexpensive. Wine that you’d buy here in a grocery store for 3 euros (about $4.28) would be $15 to $19 back in the States. Q. Are most of the Douro cruises wine-oriented? A. Yes, but that’s changing. While wine is still a big part of the experience, now people are also coming for scenery, history, culture and food. Q. What’s to be seen on the shore? A. Many towns along the river are medieval, focused as far back as fortifications from the 12th century. A popular walled medieval village is Costello Rodrigo. Then you have 17th-century communities, which are usually focused around a church. The most popular is Lamego. It has the Our Lady of Remedies sanctuary, which is famous throughout the country. It’s a point of pilgrimage for Portuguese and has more than 700 steps leading up to the sanctuary. The real history is in the city of Porto, which goes back thousands of years. Q. What are the must-see places in Porto? A. So much of the city centers on the water. The waterfront—the Ribeira—is really popular

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with tourists. There are restaurants where you can get typically Portuguese food. That’s seafood, of course. The center of the town has Aliados Square, which is like London’s Trafalgar Square. It has luxury stores and hotels. There’s a street in the area called Santa Caterina that’s a well-known shopping street; it also has some nice cafes. The chic one is the Majestic Cafe, which dates to 1921. It still has gilded ceilings, crystal chandeliers, mirrored walls and a marble bar. Across the Douro River from Porto is a twin city called Vila Nova de Gaia (VNG)—New World City. Porto is the city; originally, Gaia was the port wine processing port. VNG is an independent and thriving city with a popular waterfront of cafes, restaurants, shops and bars. Both Porto and VNG are growing from tourism and outside investments. Gaia is on a hillside and has natural and man-made caves where port wine is stored. The caves were used that way 200 years ago and still are. The entrance of each wine-storage warehouse has a large sign indicating the recognizable brand name. I can read the signs from my office window across the river in Porto. The only thing that has changed is that wine now arrives by tank truck, not boats. But the wine is still stored in casks: Seeing the caves is a real highlight for visitors.

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CADILLAC,Mich.— The Arctic Cat came with the room at McGuire’s Resort. And it wasn’t tame. It roared to life in the parking lot. My guides gave the thumbs up, and we were off—doing circles in the staging area, speeding up, braking. After five minutes, we sped away, plowing through powder. How fast! How thrilling! Until I looked at the speedometer and realized I was going 20 mph. The idea of renting a snowmobile with your hotel room is a good one. Michigan has 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails and is No. 1 in the nation in snowmobile popularity and ownership. Entire families take up the sport, and a top destination is Cadillac, with its 110 miles of wellgroomed and interesting wooded trails maintained by snowmobiling organizations. “We decided we could be a skiing family or a snowmobiling family, and

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this month. But if you put safety first, snowmobiling is pure exhilaration. “I just like the feel of going fast,” says Michael Col e, 16, grinning. Although most snowmobilers are male, plenty of women are diehard fans. “I used to go really slow,” says Cindy Cole, 48, “but I decided I either had to keep up or get left behind.” McGuire’s Resort has been a fixture in Cadillac for 60 years. The 120room resort began as a hamburger stand along old U.S. 131, started by Curly McGuire, Mike McGuire’s grandfather. Mike is now the general manager and a snowmobiler himself. How has the old-style Michigan resort survived? “We just keep changing,” he says. Its focus is golf in the summer, but its most concentrated business is with snowmobilers. McGuire’s grooms an easement along the edge of its 300-acre property so snowmobilers can ride straight from the parking lot to the White Pine Trail. Other trails branch off from there— one leading to a special snowmobile-only bridge across the Pine River and another that features a snowmobile-only culvert just barely wide enough to slide through and back again.

Around here, though, the highlight destination is Boon Town, the bonfire and the Boon Store. The party store has gas pumps, snowmobile parts, boiled eggs, its own aged Colby cheese, pickle loaf, bologna, chips, drinks, liquor and bathrooms. “In Boon, Mich., this is it,” says Sarah Ward, store owner for 27 years, waiting on a crowd of snowmobilers who pack the little shop. Snowmobiling is estimated to bring $1 billion a year to the state economy. Most of it, it appears, is spent at the Boon Store. I ride with Mike McGuire and Langworthy for 5 1/2 hours—3 on my own sled (I got up to 40 mph at my max), then 2 1/2 on the back of theirs. Hanging on for dear life, we speed up to 50, 55, probably faster. I can feel my face getting cold under the plastic visor and helmet. Toes? Still warm. Fingers? Still warm. Thirsty. Powder clings to the trees. Bend to the right up ahead. Lean right. A turn to the left. Lean left. Bump. Bump. Bump. Smooth. I open my eyes to see sparkling forest, a blur of winter. Breathe. Feel the adrenaline.

WHITE PINE TRAIL It’s the state park that’s shaped like a ribbon. The Fred Meijer

White Pine Trail State Park is the 92-mile former Penn Central railway bed that runs north to south from Cadillac to Grand Rapids, Mich. Snowmobiles are the only motorized vehicles allowed on the state’s longest rail trail, which is also used for cross-country skiing in winter. In summer, it hosts cycling, walking, hiking and in-line skating. Part of it is paved, but most is gravel. It passes through Tustin, LeRoy, Reed City, Big Rapids, Stanwood, Howard City, Sand Lake, Rockford and Belmont , but snowmobilers can go no farther south than Russell Road near Rockford. In warm months, travelers could create a vacation by hiking the trail and staying in towns along the way. Its headquarters is in Cadillac: 231-775-7911, www.whitepinetrail.com. A rugged bike tour is run each year on the route (www.tourwpt.org), and the trail also is known for its amazing wildflowers (www.wildflowersofthewhitepine.com).

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McGuire’s Resort: www.mcguiresresort. com, 800-634-7302. Cadillac Sands: www. cadillacsands.com, 800647-2637. Mancelona: www. mancelonamotel.com.

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Mayor calls for left turn signals Jason Luciw STAFF REPORTER

Time has come to review the absence of left-turn signals on Highway 97 through the Westside, says West Kelowna Mayor Doug Findlater. The mayor said while council has taken no official position on the matter yet, it is his personal opinion that additional signals are long overdue, particularly at a few key intersections, like Ross Road, Daimler Drive and Hudson/Westlake Road. “The speeds on the highway are high, the gaps are few to make those turns and we see some dandy crashes because of it.” Currently there are left hand turn signals off Highway 97 at Westside Road, Boucherie Road, Butt Road and Gellatly Road. However, Findlater said he’d like the B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure to consider adding left turn signals at the intersections of Hudson Road, Ross Road and Daimler Drive. The mayor said he raised the issue last weekend at a valley transportation meeting that involved transportation ministry staff, Okanagan MLAs, other mayors from throughout the region, chambers of commerce representatives and municipal staff.

Other issues that were raised at the meeting were a highland Highway 97 bypass of Peachland from the Okanagan Connector to an area around Antler’s Beach, the elimination of the Highway 97 couplet through Westbank and a second crossing of Okanagan Lake. The ministry made few comments on any of the future projects although Findlater said officials made note of the request to eliminate the couplet. Some members of council have mused about turning the southbound one-way section on Highway 97, also known as Main Street, into a two-way local road. Dobbin Road, or the northbound one-way stretch could be turned into a four-lane or six-lane, two-way segment of the highway. Mayor Keith Fielding said that transportation officials were familiar with the Peachland bypass proposal, but would not indicate whether or not it was a high priority nor would they provide a timeline on any work plans. Ministry officials were not interested in entertaining any discussion on a second crossing, said Findlater. It’s a position officials within the ministry have maintained since the opening of the Bennett Bridge in May 2008, noting that a second crossing is outside their 20 to 25 year planning horizon.

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Catch the Olympic spirit as the city welcomes the flame

onsidering the calendar says these are the humdrum, dull days of January and February, there are certainly enough exciting and invigorating events on the day-planner. First and foremost is the 2010 Olympic Torch Relay event on Monday, Jan. 25. The superb celebration is set for Kelownaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s City Park from 5 p.m. to

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Charlie Hodge 9 p.m. and should be an excellent evening for the memory bank. Events will start around 5 p.m. with ac-

tivity on the Celebration Stage. The highly anticipated arrival of the Olympic Flame takes place around 7 p.m. Regardless of your feelings about the Olympic Games and their financial ramifications on the province, the torch ceremony promises to be a historic and memorable event and I encourage you to bundle up the family

Your prescription for healthy travel plans. With epidemics like H1N1, the focus has shifted to avoiding illness before a pre-planned vacation. But the risks of falling ill on vacation are still as high as ever. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re planning a sun vacation this winter, you may not only be escaping the dreary weather, but also coming into contact with a host of new germs and viruses. However, you can help to prevent illness from TRAVEL ruining your holiday INSURANCE WITH with these handy DALE guidelines.

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8. Stick to bottled water - even for brushing your teeth. Make sure the bottle is sealed properly as selling bottled tap water is a thriving business in some poorer countries. 9. Keep in mind, if you purchased trip interruption insurance and you do become ill while you are away, you may be able to rely on this insurance if you need to return home before your anticipated return date. Getting sick or injured during a vacation not only ruins the fun, it can end up hurting your wallet if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not prepared. By organizing the right insurance, and taking precautions before you go and during your stay, you can help an out-of-country medical event go smoothly. Hopefully as smoothly as your recovery!

and take part. â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ There are a couple of other very worthwhile events to be a part of later this month, including the always popular and fun Wendyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dream Lift Day. All day Jan. 27, Wendyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s franchises in town will donate money raised to assist children with needs and dreamsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; mainly sending selected youngsters for a one-day visit to Disneyland. This Wednesday will mark the16th annual Wendyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dream Lift Day and is a real testimony to the caring and kindness of manager John Tietzen and the many staff at Wendyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s who work so hard. If you are out and about, stop into a Wendyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and chow down for charity. I will be on hand to assist at the Harvey Avenue facility from 10:30 a.m. to noon. So pop in and say hello.

â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ The amazing musicians of Kelowna are back at sharing their skills and their souls later this month. About 20 musicians and bands have agreed to donate their time for a fundraising concert set for Jan. 30 at the Kelowna Community Theatre. Called the Hands for Haiti Concert, the ninehour concert will run from 1 p.m. until 10 p.m. Admission will be by donation and organizers are hoping that the theatre will be filled with caring citizens. Money raised will be presented to the Red Cross for the Haitian relief effort. Bands already agreeing to play include Cowboy Bob, Jambalaya, John Lee Sanders, School of Rock, Kevin & Devon, the trio of Anna Jacyszyn, Bernie Adding-

ton, and Neville Bowman, Nixie (go girls go!), Sazacha Red Sky, Claddach, Scott Thielman, White Sails Chorus, Song Birds, Blithely Reekinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, harmonica man Sherman Doucette, Vernonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Raquel Warchol, Young Uns with Darby Mills, Fields of Green, Danny McBride and Chris Thompson and last but not least Groove Yard. Congratulations to Greg Murphy of the band Jambalaya for starting the whole concept. Way to go Greg. â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ And one more reminder that the nomination deadline for the 35th annual Kelowna Civic and Community Awards is Feb. 12. So get them in soon. If you know a caring person who deserves consideration for one of the 14 civic awards then I encourage you to submit a

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nomination. Categories include: Man and Woman of the Year, Male and Female Athlete of the Year, Team of the Year, an individual who has made a difference as a volunteer, coach or administrator in Kelowna sport, the Teen or Youth Male and Female Athlete of the Year, Honour in the Arts, Teen Honour in the Arts and the Corporate Community Award Nomination forms are available at the Parkinson Recreation Centre, Sport Kelowna, City Hall, the Chamber of Commerce, local libraries or online at www.kelowna.ca. Award recipients and finalists will be honoured at the Civic Awards Dinner set for the Delta Grand Resort on April 14. Charlie Hodge is a freelance writer living in Kelowna.

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NEWS ▼ ALZHEIMER’S

We need a treatment breakthrough

lzheimer’s disease is an ailment of the brain that touches almost everyone in some way. Most of us either have a friend or family member who suffers from this common and devastating disease. Alzheimer’s is the leading cause of dementia in the aging population and is one of several disorders that cause loss of brain cells and function. About 500,000 Canadians are now living with dementia. As many as ten percent of people over the age of 65 have dementia and that number increases to as many as 35 per cent of people over the age of 85. An estimated 35.6 million people worldwide will be living with dementia in 2010. Dementia prevalence will nearly double every 20 years, to 65.7 million in 2030 and 115.4 million in 2050. This is a serious problem for an aging population with major implica-

Doctor to detail trip The Okanagan Jewish Community will host a “Philosopher’s Café” Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. at the Okanagan Jewish Community Centre on North Glenmore Road in Kelonwa. Dr. Steven Finklemanwill talk about his trip to Ethiopia in November as part of a volunteer medical mission involving operating on children with cleft palets. While there he also visited the remnants of the very old community of Ethiopian Jews, the Falash Murah or Beta Israel, who live in a community near Gondar, the medieval capital of Ethiopia. This is an ancient and impoverished community. Finkleman practised for many years as a paediatrician in Kelowna and recently has taken part in a number of volunteer medical trips to the Philippines, Vietnam and Ethiopia. There is no charge but Finkleman asks for donations to a charity set up to help the Falash Mura.

HEALING MINDS

Paul Latimer tions for how to provide adequate care for such a huge number of people. The most common and widely understood symptom of Alzheimer’s is a gradual loss of memory. If a loved one begins to regularly misplace things or forget information, Alzheimer’s is usually one of the first worries to surface among family members. Memory loss is indeed a hallmark, but there are other important symptoms in this disease. Problems with reasoning and judgment, disorientation, difficulty in learning, loss of language skills and decline in the ability to perform routine tasks are some other common manifestations of Alzheimer’s.

People with Alzheimer’s also experience changes in their personalities as well as behavioural problems such as agitation or anxiety. Psychotic symptoms like delusions and hallucinations can also affect those suffering with this disease. All of these symptoms work together to make this a particularly upsetting disorder to experience or to witness in a loved one. Taking care of a loved one with Alzheimer’s can be extremely distressful and difficult. Not only must caregivers watch their loved one’s faculties and personality change and deteriorate, but the tasks of keeping the patient safe become increasingly hard to manage as the disease progresses. It is also unpredictable in its rate of progression and can take anywhere from three to 20 years to reach its most severe state. Some studies suggest that 40 to 75 per

cent of caregivers have significant psychological illness as a result of their care giving, and 15 to 32 per cent have depression. Although there is no cure for Alzheimer’s, there are some drug treatments that may improve or stabilize symptoms. We know a few things about optimal management and prevention strategies. The real hope for the future is ongoing research into new treatments with much more robust benefits than those currently available. There is work on vaccines against Alzheimer’s, for example, and any breakthroughs could have huge implications for future health care. Our current health care system is poorly equipped to deal with this rapidly increasing population of patients with dementia. Paul Latimer is a psychiatrist in Kelowna and president of Okanagan Clinical Trials. dr@okanaganclinicaltrials.com

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Z09-0077 To rezone from the RU1-Large Lot Housing zone to the RU2-Medium Lot Housing zone in order to facilitate a two lot subdivision. Applicant: Jardine Inv. Inc (R. Jardine)

3441, 3451, 3461 & 3471 Lakeshore Road OCP09-0017 / Z09-0079 / DP09-0160 / DVP09-0161 To rezone the subject property from the C9 – Tourist Commercial, P3 – Parks & Open Space and RU6 – Two Dwelling Housing zones to the C4 – Urban Centre Commercial zone; To amend the Oﬃcial Community Plan future land use designation for two of the subject properties from the “Major Park/ Open Space” designation to the “Commercial” designation; To obtain a Development Permit to approve the form and character of a 8-storey mixed-use development; To obtain a Development Variance Permit to vary the maximum allowable building height from 15.0m/4 storeys to 25.3m/8 storeys. Applicant: Meiklejohn Arch. Inc. (V. Fernandez) Owner: Natisa Development Corp

TA10-0002 A Text Amendment to allow Urban Agriculture as a speciﬁc use. Applicant: City of Kelowna (G. Sauer)

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TA10-0003 A text amendment to Zoning Bylaw No. 8000 to add “brewing and distilling, minor” and “brewing and distilling, major” as a use category in various zones. Applicant: City of Kelowna (L. Turri) The Advisory Planning Commission is a forum for citizen input in the planning process. The Commission is made up of nine citizens who make recommendations to Council on community and neighbourhood plans, rezoning applications and development permits. INFO: 250 469 8626

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Westside to pay again for waterfront plan?

To the editor: West Kelowna residents have been informed that up to $175,000 may be spent on a new Waterfront Plan. Is this what we want? A plan proposed in 2003 was rejected for a variety of good reasons. So, puff, we managed to blow a possible $ 50,000 and all we got for it is some pretty picture books. Therefore, let’s analyze this new proposal a little bit: The main area under consideration, I believe, is from the north end of Rotary Beach to the Cove, a distance of approximately 1,800 meters. From Powers Creek to the Cove is about 500 meters. This stretch is supposed to be tackled this spring. So, a plan for it must exist, otherwise the expected cost of $500,000 could not have been arrived at. That leaves a waterfront length of 1,300 meters. But wait, for months now there have been big signs up at the Cove and close to Smith Creek advertising the Gellatly Bay Recreation Corridor

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here are SCHOOL’S biology, chemistry, computmany staIN er science, economics, Engtistics that lish, French, History, mathcompare counematics, physics and psychtries to countries, ology are usually granted provinces to provcredit for equivalent courses inces and schools at the College. Jane to schools when it Depending on the AP Muskens courses students complete, comes to the academic ability of they are often able to bypass high school stufirst-year college courses and dents. go directly into second year courses. But what about high school stuSo how many students participate dents completing university level cours- and how well do they do when they es (and yes, this is possible)? tackle university level courses when The program is called Advanced they are still in Grades 12 or 11? Placement (AP) and it allows highThis past year, more than 5,000 achieving high school students the opB.C. high school students wrote about portunity to complete courses at the 8,000 AP exams. B.C. students wrote post-secondary level while still in high more exams and in more disciplines school. than any other province. At Okanagan College, high school This means more B.C. students students who complete AP courses in have the academic ability and support

from their schools to enrol in AP courses. And according to the B.C. Ministry of Education, B.C. high school students placed the highest in Advanced Placement exam scores. B.C. high school students’ average score was 3.67 which was higher than the Canadian average at 3.44 and the United States at 2.88. On top of this, 81.3 per cent of B.C. students scored three out of five or higher on exams. When assessing the academic success of a program, all schools (whether they are high schools, colleges or universities) look at the outcomes of their students. How well did they learn and how well were they able to apply their learning through examinations and final projects or papers? If many students are unable to apply the learning they received in class

and transpose this learning during an examination, this may indicate to the school and the faculty that problems may exist with the curriculum or the teaching method. On the flip side, if students do very well, this in turn indicates that the curriculum is appropriate and the teachers are doing a good job. So with B.C. students receiving such high scores on their AP exams, it is their teachers who deserve the credit for getting them prepared to write the exams and even the ministry of education for making sure our B.C. high school curriculum is sound enough to prepare students for university study. Jane Muskens is the interim registrar at Okanagan College. muskens@okanagan.bc.caoiuo

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Sunday, January 24, 2010

To the editor: I have been reading several articles on pension reform for Canadians. Apparently two thirds of Canadians are not saving enough to retire on. Very sad. Then I read suggestions to tighten our belts in order to “have bread now or bread later…”. Then there is David Dodge (former Governor of the Bank of Canada) dismissing the expansion of the Canada pension plan as a “Nanny State Solution.” Amazing how they manage to attach pleasant sounding names like harmonized sales tax, while they dip into our already depleted paycheques. I wonder if these people have done any grocery shopping. My wife has. A cake of

hand soap has just doubled in price. The price of a bagel went up by 32.7 per cent that was recently purchased. Our medical services plan has been increased by 6.25 per cent. A recent headline is a beauty: Debt Laden Home Owners Face Threat Of Rate Increase. Again I refer to the harmonized sales tax, which will be a whopper of an increase. Then Mr. Flaherty, our finance minister, has decided to reject taxes on bank bonuses. How about child poverty in B.C.? These children should be able to tighten their belts a little further so our bankers don’t lose out on their bonuses. Oh yes, I almost forgot—where our B.C. provincial government is doling out $16.4 mil-

lion to fund MLA revised pensions which apparently calculate a payment of $200,000 for each member in the plan. I have just scratched the surface of these increases. Your paper doesn’t have enough room to publish them. I surely would like to see my fixed income increase by 50 per cent like the soap. I would even settle for the 6.25 per cent like our medical service plan. And we are told we should save more for our retirement. It gets real tricky when the “more” we are supposed to be saving is very quickly being taken away from us by blatant increases over which we have no control. D.F. Breen, Westbank

Elite athletes don’t need exclusive gathering

To the editor: I recently read your opinion column: Olympics A Reality: Deal With It (Dec. 18 Capital News). So that is what I am going to do, deal with it. I am not being told by VANOC how I need to write, speak to the press, visfitors or for that matter any one I choose to speak to about the upcoming Winter Olympics. Last time I looked we Canadians lived in a free and democratic country. Presently I feel that our country is being dictated to by a group of appointed IOC fat cats. Now that might be alright for some while the Winter Olympics ties up Vancouver and the surrounding area for its big party for two weeks. But I feel sure in stating that

the homeless, the unemployed, the working poor and all those affected by increased taxes, cutbacks and reduced funding for schools and hospitals (have I missed anyone) would have a thing or two to say about the tens of millions of taxpayer dollars that are being spent on the Olympics. I do believe anyone can peacefully make a point or two. But in the same breath anyone who disagrees, which may cause chaos and misery, needs to grow up. This is misguided logic and I might say somewhat “stupid.” We all live in a society that is founded on democratic principles. Principles that require citizens to speak openly about misuse of our funds, destruc-

tive leadership and poor judgment. I believe with all my being that a few thousand athletes should not dictate what happens to a city, country and its populous because it might bring in tourist dollars and be a “terribly lot of fun.” There are all kinds of venues provided for these elite athletes to demonstrate who is tops in their field of sport—we don’t need the Olympics for that. We don’t need to bring them all together at one time with such a cost to the people and institutions that need our resources. This is a unique opportunity for us to hold the Olympics but do most of the right-minded citizens really care? The Olympics are a waste of money, time and human resources. It is

time if you really want to party, to have the Olympics for winter and summer in localities suitable for the venues. Have countries bid to act as hosts and be done with it. If you want to show off who we are and where we live take our guests down to East Hastings or a northern First Nations village that is under-employed, dealing with ridiculous mental health issues and isolation, and let’s not forget the people in our fishing and forestry sectors. These are also significant people, not elite athletes, but nevertheless B.C. and Canadian citizens. I do hope you have a good time at the Olympics (did you get any tickets?) because we sure have spent a bundle for

the few who will enjoy all the perks our tax dollars have paid for. Don’t be disappointed if you don’t meet any of the big shots—they are out of bounds and protected from protesters by just about every red-blooded Mountie, soldier and police officer the country can line up (I wonder if they are getting time and half for their efforts). It is never too late to be negative, as unpopular as that might sound. The opposite of negativism is positiveness. I am sure that it is not too trendy to be anti-Olympian. I believe just the opposite is true. It is time to say the Olympics should never have come, and get over it, “eh.” Michael Stephens, Kelowna

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to work with for everything—walkway, bikepath, parking, (at south end only) shoulder, roadway, shoulder again and a ditch. Quite a task but, we do have a good council and, I know, West Kelowna has a good engineering department. Priorities need to be established and then to make the necessary plan would be quite simple. The Gellatly Bay Aquatic Society, starting in about 1985, built Rotary Trails, Marina Beach Park, Powers Creek Park, Willows Beach Point, Rotary Beach and the Walkway in less than 10 years. At that time it was all rough and overgrown but, we made plans, got approvals and did the work. To now do the above described work is, in comparison, not difficult and we should not waste an additional $175,000 to the approximately $50,000 blown in the wind already. Next to that, to go for another plan now would

mean we would do nothing for the next two years, since approval has to be obtained, not only from council but also from West Kelowna residents. Let us, instead, provide stimulus now. We could get the required gabions and install them at the water-edge along our present walkway. The same could be done in front of Rotary

Beach Park and thereby increase our green area. Another job that needs to be done is a complete clean-up of Rotary Trails. It is long overdue. This would mean getting value for our money. Think and voice your opinion. John Andersen, West Kelowna

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reating goals in life is a wonderful exercise and having a target of success is a worthy dream. However time and time again, we find that we are unable to stick to necessary behavioural changes that are required to achieve our goals. But why would our goals seem so difficult to achieve when deep down we really know that this new way of being is what we truly want and desire

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WESTSIDE LANDFILL TRANSFER STATION

The Regional Board supports a proposal to locate a temporary solid waste transfer station at the Westside Landfill for the convenience of residents of the District of West Kelowna, District of Peachland, Central Okanagan West Electoral Area and Westbank First Nation. It’s anticipated that by mid-year, no further materials will be buried in the Westside Landfill and materials collected at the transfer station will be disposed of at the Glenmore Landfill.

CROWN LAND APPLICATIONS

The Regional Board has approved submitting two applications to the Provincial Integrated Land Management Bureau (ILMB) to acquire parcels of Crown land to complete the Trepanier Greenway Regional Park corridor link and create a new Black Knight Mountain Regional Park. The identified Crown land acquisitions are subject to ILMB approval and adoption of the 2010 – 2014 Financial Plan.

WATER TENDER REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

The Regional Board has approved issuing a Request for Proposals from qualified suppliers for a new water tender truck. Funds are available in the Wilsons Landing Fire Department reserves for a new vehicle to replace a 20-year old water tender currently in use by the department.

ADVISORY PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENT

The Regional Board has re-appointed Rick de Jong to the Central Okanagan West Advisory Planning Commission for an additional two year term. The committee advises the Regional Board by reviewing proposed development and land use applications.

2009 BUILDING STATISTICS

During 2009, 164 building permits were approved in the Central Okanagan East and West Electoral Areas for construction projects totalling just over $13.9 million.

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2010 BUSINESS LICENSES

All businesses operating in the Central Okanagan East and Central Okanagan West Electoral Areas are required to have a business license with the Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO). February 28th is the deadline for existing business license renewals at the rate of $85. After that date all license renewals will be $110 (includes a $25 late fee). The RDCO is now participating in the Inter-Community Business License program. You may qualify to purchase an Inter-Community Business License for a separate fee of $150. This would allow you to operate your business in the 18 other jurisdictions participating in the program. Business owners are encouraged to take advantage of the convenient and secure online renewal/application option by visiting the Regional District website (www.regionaldistrict. com) and clicking on the Online Payments and Services graphic. For more information on business licensing visit the RDCO website, contact the Development and Environmental Services Inspections Section at 250-469-6211 or in person at 1450 KLO Road, Kelowna.

EMOTIONAL RESCUE

Annie Hopper in life? Well, merely wanting something and achieving it is two entirely different matters. Furthermore, achieving goals in life has very little to do with will power, but instead about changing your core beliefs and shifting your perspective in life. For example, let’s say that your goal is to lose weight. If your core belief about yourself is that you are unlovable, then more likely than not, you will consciously—or unconsciously—sabotage your own success. Before you can say Hostess Twinkie you find yourself sitting on the couch swallowing your pride along with that bag

of Doritos and a litre of Coke. You will rationalize (from the Greek words “rational” and “lie”) your behaviour in that moment by telling yourself some kind of nonsense like: “I’ll just work out extra hard tomorrow.” We justify why we should not stick to our original commitments. Your beliefs about yourself will dictate your motivation and dedication to your new vision of life. Part of stepping into this vision requires that you start to focus your attention on the things that you love about yourself. Is your internal dialogue filled with self love and compassion? Or have you turned into your own worst critic? Healthy, supportive, nurturing self-talk is a prerequisite for any lasting positive change in life. The second part of achieving your life goals is to change your perspective or your mental fil-

ter. We all have our own special filtering system. However, we only filter information that we perceive as important to us and we disregard all other information from our consciousness. What this really means is that we filter information based on where we focus our attention. Your brain will pick out specific evidence from the eleven billion bits of information that it is receiving to support what you are looking for. Your brain scans your environment to see what matches, everything you want, or everything that you don’t want. When you change your self talk to one of self love you start to change your filtering system as well. In choosing a different perspective you can start to impress your new image of your life on to your non conscious mind. It will now pick out information in your environment to support your new way of be-

ing in life. If you are not conditioned for the success that you want to achieve, then it could be staring you straight in the face and you would not see it. The secret recipe to success, in part, is realizing that success is measured in how you perceive your life. By loving yourself you are actually changing the hard wiring of your brain. Your brain will start to pick out information that supports your new self image. This success builds on itself until one day you realize that yes indeed, you have truly achieved your goal that was at one time only a dream. Building a dream takes time and this amazing creative process starts with a huge dose of self love. So go for it. You’re worth it. Annie Hopper is a core belief counsellor. www.anniehopper.com 250-862-1766 annie@anniehopper.com

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KLO Road, Amnesty International’s Kelowna group will show the film Life and Debt. This 2001 documentary examines the economic and social situation in Jamaica, particularly the impact on the dayto-day lives of the people from the effects of globalization policies implemented by the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. Loans from these organizations to Jamaica were conditional on the country putting in place structural adjustment which required the Jamaican government to enact economic reforms—trade liberalization, privatization and deregulation. However the reforms were unsuccessful and left Jamaica $4.6 billion in debt. Set to a reggae beat, Life and Debt uses excerpts from the awardwinning non-fiction text A Small Place by Jamaica Kincaid. Jamaica’s economic decline in the 20th century has reverberations in the plight of other ThirdWorld nations blindsided by globalization, like Ghana and Haiti. Admission to the film is by donation. For more information, call 250-7694740.

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Province’s top rookie having another break-out year By Kevin Parnell STAFF REPORTER

If Alex Basso can make her second volleyball season with the UBCO Heat as memorable as her first, it’s going to be quite the year. And so far she’s doing her best to do just that. Last year Basso helped UBCO to provincial and national collegiate titles and was named the top rookie by the B.C. Colleges’ Athletic Association (BCCAA). Fast forward to this year and the Immaculata graduate and her teammates are in the midst of an undefeated campaign as they look to defend their Canadian Colleges Athletic Association title. And Basso has indeed improved on her game, taking it to another level. “Alex has quickly developed into one of the top players in the CCAA,” said UBCO women’s volleyball coach Steve Man-

uel. “Her offensive abilities are second to none but it is her drive and determination to succeed that sets her apart from most.

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Alex will be the cornerstone of our program as we make the move into CIS. So far this season, Alex has been a key component of our success and I see more great things in her future.” Basso, who turned 20

on Wednesday, admits to feeling some pressure for the women’s volleyball program to repeat as provincial and national champions. But the power hitter says they are focussing in on each match and trying not to look too far ahead. “I think there is pressure because everyone wants to repeat,” she said. “There are some girls that haven’t experienced it so I know everyone wants to get a gold medal. Right now I think we’re just trying to focus on doing the best in the league and not focus on nationals.” So far doing their best has resulted in a perfect 10-0 record as the team entered the final month of league play. Basso herself was third in the BCCAA in average kills per game and says she thinks her game has started to come around after a slow start. “I thought I was a little shaky at the beginning

of the year, maybe working out the kinks from summertime,” she said. “It’s been slowly improving. The passing is getting a little more crisp and I’m getting to hit more shots which is good.” Having won the Canadian title with a veteran laden squad, this year’s UBCO team features more young talent. Basso says she likes the mix. “I think we have group that gels really well together,” she said, “We are mostly closer in age. We are all pretty young. Just the fact we can relate to each other is good for the team dynamic.” That combination of experience and chemistry will be tough to beat this year for teams competing for the women’s volleyball title. The regular season in the BCCAA wraps up Feb. 20 with the playoffs to follow. kparnell@kelownacapnews.com

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Y looks for last million By Kevin Parnell STAFF REPORTER

As a kid Randy Schueler remembers spending a lot of time at the Kelowna YMCAYWCA. In fact, lifeguards regularly had to drag him out of the pool at closing time as the youngster learned to swim and took part in regular activities at the Y. As a teen he would become a lifeguard himself. Now, 25 years later, Schueler is the president of the YMCA-YWCA of the Central Okanagan and has watched as the number of people using the Y

has outgrown the facilities. “Twenty-five years ago the Y had space, it had room for youth to play and grow,” said Schueler on Thursday as he unveiled an ambitious expansion plan for the Y. “As the city expanded there was no room for free program space.” That need for more space was the key driver as the Y quietly began a fundraising campaign in 2008, trying to raise $5 million to expand the Y. And the money has been coming in ever since. Over $500,000 was raised from YMCA staff, board members and volunteers. Another half-million

showed up in the form of a cheque from an anonymous donor. The City of Kelowna kicked in over $1.5 million. The federal government stepped forward with over $1 million. All told the Y has raised over $4 million towards its goal of building a 13,000 square foot addition which would include a running track, child and family centre, a gymnasium and preventative health and learning spaces. Now the Y is asking the public to ante up the rest of the money to turn the Y from an aging and cramped facility into a See Y B3

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Two skaters from the Kelowna Skating Club and BMO Kelowna Centre for Skating Excellence gained some valuable experience at the 2010 Skate Canada Junior National Championships last week in London, Ont. Kelsey Wiebe, 14, opened up the week with two solid programs to finish with a total score of

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Close to 30 of the best Special Olympics softball players in B.C. were in Kelowna on Saturday, getting set for this summer’s national softball championships. Two teams from B.C. will take part in the Special Olympic Canada National Games this July after qualifying for the event by winning provincials last year. A team consisting of mainly Kelowna Special Olympians with a couple of Vernon athletes joining them along with a second team consisting of players from Kamloops and Grand Forks, spent Saturday working out at Twist Conditioning’s Next Level Athletic Development Centre in Kelowna. “Our athletes and coaches are excited about this opportunity,” said Leslie Thornley a regional field manager for B.C. Special Olympics.

“Coaches and athletes are being put through their paces. Now they will have six months to take what they learned and put it toward the field.” During the day long training sessions Special Olympians took swings in the batting cages and worked on fielding with trainers and coaches at Twist Conditioning. Other parts of the day featured instruction on nutrition as well as mental aspects of the game. “For us this is huge that we have been able to partner with Twist,” said Thornley. “We are a non profit and they really put a great day together for us that was affordable for our athletes. They were excited to learn some new things.” Both the Kelowna and Kamloops based teams claimed gold medals in different divisions at the provincials last year, qualifying them for play at the national event this summer.

A win at nationals and the team could qualify for the World Championships which will be held in Greece in 2011. It wouldn’t be the first time a Kelowna group took the world by storm. Several players from this year’s club also went to the worlds in North Carolina a few years ago. “A few of the players have been there before and know what it’s all about so it’s nice because it’s got the rest of the players excited,” said Thornley. The Special Olympics Canada National Games are July 11 to 17 in London, Ontario. kparnell@kelownacapnews.com

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84.94 points and eighth place overall in the novice women’s event. Although she makes her home in Burns Lake, she lives in Kelowna on an ongoing basis to take advantage of the training opportunities. This was Kelsey’s first trip to the national championships. Meanwhile, in junior women’s competition,

“The week definitely had some up and downs,” said Kelowna Centre for Skating Excellence director Jason Mongrain. “It is a valuable learning experience for these girls to compete at this level and I know they are motivated to return. The top-10 finishes are a promising sign of things to come.”

Lots of room for more pickleball players The Kelowna Pickleball Club is back in action and is looking for competitors who want to get out and have fun and compete in the unique sport of pickleball. The club is thanking the Parkinson Recreation Centre staff for providing a schedule of play. Pickleball players get together from 9 to 11 a.m. on Tuesdays, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Fridays and from 7 to 9 p.m. on Saturdays. The gym at PRC has

been re-finished and now includes lines for three pickleball courts with high ceilings and lots of player and spectator seating. Players 12 years and older to come and join the pickleball club. Free instructions and equipment are provided with your membership or drop-in fee. All you need are gym shoes and loose fitting clothing. This mini-tennis game is played by two or four people on a badminton-sized court using

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Kelowna’s Morgan Jmaiff opened with a 13th place finish in the short program and fought back with a sixth place finish in the long segment. Her total points score of 100.79 points would leave her in ninth place overall. This was the second trip to the nationals for the 15-yearold Okanagan Mission Junior Secondary student.

youth committee, teens who are helping to build a healthy place for youths to have fun at. The expansion will allow for more programming to help kids stay active, said Grade 11 KSS student Aparajita Banerjee. “I think it’s going to be really cool,” she said. “Now we have very limited space. This expansion will increase our scope to be able to provide healthy programs so I’m thrilled to be a part of it.” For Randy Schueler, the expansion of the Y means a return to his

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be available for the whole community.” Construction of the site will not go ahead until all of the $5 million has been secured by the Y. Currently the group has raised $4,048,700 and is now asking the public to

donate close to a million so construction can begin. You can donate online at www.yexpansion.com or by calling the Y at 250764-9621. kparnell@kelownacapnews.com

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Kelowna gymnasts to represent Solid results at Cobweb Zone 2 at B.C. Winter Games Okanagan Gymnastics Centre hosted the annual Cobweb Invitational competition last weekend with the meet acting as the zone 2 (ThompsonOkanagan) trials to the B.C. Winter Games for the provincial level 4 and 5 athletes. Kelowna is home to four of the six women’s artistic athletes who qualified for the zone 2 team. Zone 2 is also sending three men’s artistic gymnasts. Coaches Jesse Jakins and Norihiko Horie will be accompanying the athletes to Terrace. Alison Watters, 13, and Miranda Pineau, 14, will be representing the zone in the provincial

level 5 category. Both of these girls are new to the provincial level 5 category after competing in the provincial level 4 category last season. Watters traveled with the zone to 2008 B.C. Winter Games which were held in Cranbrook and she finished second overall at the Cobweb competition this past weekend. Watters took home the gold medal on the uneven bars and on the floor exercise while taking the silver medal on the balance beam. Pineau finished in fourth position in the all around with a second place on the vault. Also in the category were two other Okanagan

Gymnastics athletes: Sugar Tiner and Kelly Atamanchuk. Tiner and Atamanchuk finished in first overall and third overall respectively but are not age eligible to attend the B.C. Winter Games. Tiner took home the title in the provincial 5 category with a first place finish on the vault and balance beam. Atamanchuk finished with a silver medal on the uneven bars and floor exercise. In the Provincial 4 category, Emma Morel, 11, and Lindy Drope, 11 are two Kelowna athletes who qualified for the four person provincial 4 women’s team that will

travel to this year’s B.C. Winter Games. Morel finished with a second in the all around with gold on the uneven bars, silver on the floor exercise and a bronze medal on the balance beam. Drope finished with a bronze medal in the all around, taking the gold on vault, silver on uneven bars, and bronze medal on the floor exercise. Liam Dawson, Kolten Marino, and Stephen Hiscock comprise this year’s zone 2 men’s gymnastics team. These boys will be competing in the Provincial level 4 category. This is the first year that zone 2 has had more than 1 male athlete attend the games.

Along with the athletes who qualified for the B.C. Summer Games, there were plenty of other solid local results from last weekend’s Cobweb Invitational. In the provincial level 3 category, Brielle Culbert finished in third place all around, earning herself gold on the balance beam. Emaree Handley finished in fourth position with gold on the vault and a bronze on the balance beam. Ellen Bradford finished with a bronze medal on the vault and silver on the floor exercise. Hannah Butcher earned a bronze on the uneven bars. In the provincial level 2 category, Brooke Murray finished with a third all around with two gold medals on the vault and floor exercise. In the 10 and under level 2 category, Jenna Mick finished in third place all around with a gold on the uneven bars and a bronze on the balance beam. Grace Fecht finished with a bronze on the floor exercise. The 10 and under provincial level 1 category was the largest category of the competition with 22 participants in the age category. Braelyn Dillon placed the highest of any Kelowna athlete finishing with a bronze medal in the all around. She also took home a bronze medal on the balance beam. Olivia Minor finished with a fourth in the all around and a bronze medal on the uneven bars. Selina Habib took home silver on the vault, while Sally Haaheim took the silver on the balance beam. Two Kelowna athletes competed in the national novice category. Makinli Handley and Adele Lefevre took home the gold and silver medals respectively. Both of these athletes recently competed at Elite Canada in December in Toronto and used this local competition as another practice competition for this year’s upcoming national stream competitions. Nicole Pavia and Muriel Stroda competed in the Pre-Novice Aspire category which is a developmental category leading towarvd the national novice category. Pavia took the gold all around while Stroda finished in second place.

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Archery is a growing sport and the Kelow-j na and District Fish and Game Club is keen about it, especially in developing young archers. The club’s annual biggame awards steak dinner on Feb. 27 will be a fundraiser for its junior archery program and will include an award for first deer by a youth. Barry Marciski, director of the archery program, has a team of qualified instructors who work with junior archers alternate Tuesdays now through June. The youngsters use bows, arrows, targets and other gear supplied by the club at its 50-acre facility. “Interest in archery is developing in the Kelowna area,” Marciski said. “We see more and young people at our annual fun shoot in the fall and many of them participate in our instructional programs during winter and spring. We have a great indoor range, so weather is not a problem.” Colton Soetaert, 14, one of the junior archers, will represent the club at the B.C. Winter Games March 2 as a member of the Thompson Okanagan

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After much thought and many contest entries Predator names new course Predator Ridge has announced that the newest addition to its golf resort will be named The Ridge Course. An 18-hole championship golf course designed by award winning architect Doug Carrick, the Ridge Course will open this summer for golfers of all skill levels to enjoy. The Ridge Course offers dramatic elevation changes, spectacular mountain vistas, stunning views of Okanagan Lake and rugged outcroppings of rock frame many of the holes, adding to the chal-

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lenge and beauty of the course. Carrick, who is known for using the natural typography of a site to create courses that are playable by golfers of all skill levels, designed the par 72 course at over 7,190 yards in length. “The new course at Predator Ridge has been designed to provide golfers of all skill levels with a memorable and exhilarating golf experience that is unique to the Okanagan Valley,” said Carrick. “Multiple tee locations on every hole provide varying degrees of

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Archery from A4 team. The awards evening has become a not-tobe missed social event for members and their guests, with attendance averaging 120 the past few years. Entries from will be accepted for mule and whitetail deer, moose and elk. In keeping with the junior theme, a new category this year will be an award for first deer by a youth. People who wish to enter the competition must have been a Kelowna club member during the 2009 season when the game was taken, and have a current membership. For scoring, antlers must be taken to L & O Jewellers, 1735 Dolphin Ave., by Feb. 17. They will be measured by John and Hedi Weber and Rudy Litz. Tickets for the evening will be available for $30 at A&C Sports, Bear Creek Sports, Grouse River Outfitters, Hardcore Archery, L&O Jewellers or at the club office, 4041 Casorso Rd. In addition to seeing what elk, moose and deer are award winners, guests will be able to enter a draw for an Ibex Excaliber crossbow, make bids at a silent auction and win door prizes. Marciski and his crew have been working hard during the past few years to improve the archery offerings at the club. New this year will be better targets on the outdoor range. The junior program

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attracts about 20 shooters to the indoor range in two sessions starting at 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on the alternate Tuesdays. Adults interested in archery can take lessons alternate Fridays and join the club to be eligible for members-only shoots the other Fridays.

Archery dates and other information about the sport are posted on the club website, www.kdfgc.org. It was a great feather in its cap when the archery division hosted a 3D shoot in April that drew 130 archers from all over the Okanagan and beyond.

This year’s program, April 10 and 11, will offer what is called a flat-field shoot – targets at long distances on the Saturday and a 3D shoot on Sunday. Aside from the website, information can be obtained from Marciski at 250-868-1440 or the club office at 250-764 -7558.

challenge and enjoyment for highly skilled golfers as well as for novice or recreational golfers.” Construction on the new course started in January 2008 and was completed in September 2009. It was the first major infrastructure project initiated after Vancouverbased Wesbild Holdings Ltd. acquired the resort and real estate development in September 2007. The resort launched a contest in the fall to solicit ideas and suggestions for names for the course offering a prize draw of a

membership for the 2010 season to one lucky entrant. “Over 7,000 people entered the contest offering a wide variety of name ideas and The Ridge Course was a popular suggestion,” said Rod Cochrane, general manager at Predator Ridge Resort. “In looking at the experience that Doug Carrick has created and the nature of the site, we truly feel that the name reflects the course as much of it sits along a ridge overlooking the lake. Golfers will really have an understanding what The Ridge

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Gage, James join Frady to coach Falcons The Kelowna Falcons have rounded out the coaching staff that will join head coach Kevin Frady this season. Lloyd Gage and Jeff James will join Frady in the coaches box. Gage joins the Falcons as their pitching coach following a seven year career at Central Washington University. He was responsible for the pitchers and catchers and would teach mechanics, game philosophy and mental attitude. Since 2002, Gage helped Central Washington to 180 wins, an average of 26 wins a season including two 30-plus win seasons. As well the Wildcats never finished lower than second in their conference during Gage’s time. He helped 17 pitchers reach All-Conference status, had 37 All-Conference hitters, three players of the year and one pitcher of the year. Gage is a former pitching star for Eastern Oregon University, from

1998-2001 with an impressive resume. He was a four year letterman; three as a starting pitcher and one as a closer. Gage holds numerous school pitching records including wins, saves, innings pitched, strikeouts in a career and a single season. He was named Pitcher of the Year and All-Conference in 2001 as well as an honourable mention AllAmerican. “I’m excited to get the opportunity to work with coach Frady and the entire staff associated with the Kelowna Falcons Baseball Club,” said Gage. “I look forward to working with the players, and am extremely motivated to work as hard as I can to help bring a WCL championship to Kelowna. I have heard nothing but great things with regards to the city of Kelowna and I can’t wait to arrive in June and get right to work so that we can all achieve our goals this summer.” James comes to the Falcons organization from

Everett Community College where he has been the head hitting coach for the past three seasons. He has been playing/coaching at a very high level since 2003. He played at Bellevue Community College from 2003 to 2005 and finished his playing career as a Huskie at the University of Washington in 2006. Following his playing career James was an undergraduate assistant coach at UW during the 2006-2007 season. During the 2007 and 2008 summers, James was the head coach of the San Francisco Seals, a semi-pro team made up of college players from around the US. James is excited about the opportunity to coach in Canada for a couple of different reasons, perhaps the most important; he married a Canadian this past November. “I am looking forward to the upcoming season,” he said. “I am very excited to get the opportunity to coach up in Kelowna.

I am eager to work with the coaches and the talented group of players who will be coming. I have heard nothing but great things about the Kelowna Falcons including everyone involved in making it happen as well as the great community around. I really appreciate Kevin and the Nonis family for giving me this chance to come help bring a championship to Kelowna.” Frady, who will coach in this third season in Kelowna, is happy with his new staff. “I am extremely excited about what we have in place for the summer of 2010,” said Frady. “Both Lloyd and Jeff are Washington guys like myself and I know with their work ethic and experience we can bring a WCL Championship to Kelowna. With the coaches and players we have assembled I think have a legitimate chance to win this league.” All three coaches will be in Kelowna in early

June preparing for the season which begins June 4 in Bellingham. General manager Mark Nonis stated: “I believe we have upgraded and compiled the best coaching staff in the league and the best coaching staff we’ve ever seen in Kelowna,” he said. “I like the mesh of consistency and the fresh outlook. This will be Kevin’s third season and we’re lucky to have him back. I’ve come to realize consistency is the key to winning in this league; Wenatchee is the perfect example of this. Jeff and Lloyd bring a fresh look to our club and both bring some great experience. I’m looking forward to these three getting started and help develop our athletes into better players and better people.” The Falcons will begin their 2010 season Friday June 4 in Bellingham, before their home opener on June 11 against the newly expanded Walla Walla Sweets.

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Higher interest rates looming to control rising personal debt Will the days of lowinterest borrowing soon end in Canada? That is a question many economic leaders are pondering. Recently, Canada’s Finance Minister Jim Flaherty and the governor of the country’s central bank, Mark Carney, sent out warning signals that the days of low-interest borrowing may soon end. Canada’s economic leaders are worried that low interest rates are luring consumers into amassing huge amounts of debt, which they may

not be able to pay back when interest rates rise. About 70 per cent of Canadian families own their homes and real estate makes up the majority of assets of the typical Canadian family. Still, most Canadians must borrow the bulk of the money they use for home purchases. Most are content to assume this large debt if the cost of the monthly payments is comparable to rent, and if house prices continue to rise. Canadian families traditionally see home

ownership as a sign of financial security. Prices have rarely fallen in the past and when they have the values quickly recovered. In the early 1960s, a time of low inflation interest rates were comparable to today. In the fall of 1981 with inflation near 15 per cent, mortgage rates reached 20 per cent. A $300,000 mortgage debt with a 12 per cent rate which was typical in the 1980s would generate a monthly payment of more than $3,000 monthly.

Last year, Canadian resale house prices rose by more that six times the rate of inflation. Interest rates have been kept low to stimulate borrowing for capital investment. The rates will probably have to rise if the federal government hopes to sell bonds in a market already flooded with U.S. government debt. Flaherty said if the Conservatives see further evidence ofexcessive demand in the housing market or an indication that people are taking on debt obligations they may not

be able to handle if interest rates increase, Prime Minister Stephen Harper will take some sort of action. That action most likely will be to increase the size of the down payment for five per cent to a higher number and/or reduce the amortization from 35 years.

Five-year fixed mortgage rates are currently as low as 3.99 per cent with 35-year amortization still available. And variable rate mortgages are being offered as low as 1.95 per cent. As well, with a variable rate mortgage you have to option to convert to a fixed rate without

penalty at any time during the term. Is it time for you to lock into the current low rates? Of Prime Interest is a collaboration of mortgage professionals Trish Balaberde (250-4708324) Darwyn Sloat (250718-4117). inquiries@kelownahomemortgages.ca

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also be more expensive. They can give your kitchen a soft glow, which is particularly useful for late-night snackers. Wall sconces combined with under-counter lighting can provide a soft glow throughout the kitchen. These are usually set away from food preparation areas. Pendant lights are increasingly popular, particularly over an island or peninsula. Often these spaces are overlooked, especially if there are high

ceilings. Pendant lights come in many styles and colors and can provide a dramatic accent. When considering pendant lights, the height above the counter is very important. You don’t want to have lights hanging in your face as you prepare food, but you do want to create a cozy atmosphere, so look for a middle ground. Today, people are demanding more control over their lighting, so there are often three or

four sources of light in a kitchen. These might include wall sconces along the entryway, recessed lighting in the ceiling to highlight certain areas or even a chandelier over the kitchen island. There are really two main things to consider when choosing lighting for your kitchen: How the lights will function and how they will look. Determine those two things and the sky is the limit with what you can do with light.

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information available, every time your realtor should have a fresh contract they have retrieved online.â&#x20AC;? OMREB is also the first step for consumer complaints, as Myers says educating complainants about the buying and selling process for homes often resolves disputes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our process is serious,

when you are called to the carpet and sanctions are involved, it is a big deal,â&#x20AC;? added Myers. Locally OMREB does not collect real estate statistics. It relies on the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation, which has an office in Kelowna, for reporting to the public on that information. But those market informa-

tion statistical anecdotes give a real feel for what is happening in the local market says OMREB board president-elect Brenda Moshansky. a Kelowna realtor. Commercial real estate is quite different from residential and is having its own struggles with the economy, says Moshansky.

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I’M 57, Looking for a Sweetheart. Established man, my name is Joseph, If you are interested call 250-862-5255 MAGIC HANDS! full body relaxation. Lessons & prostate massage avail. 20 yrs. exp. 250-979-8248 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.

GOLD Necklace with a gold nugget with diamonds in it, lost on the Westside Saturday afternoon January 16, of great sentimental value. A reward will be given upon it’s return. Call Shawn at 250-718-1268 or email me at shawn.oakes@ gmail.com

LOST keys on lanyard with Bob Marley key chain. Lost in Mission area. Pls call Roula (250)869-7245

AVAIL. Mature single working lady, n/s, np, Kelowna area, 250-448-9043 evenings.

LE PETIT HIBOU PRESCHOOL Fall 2010 registration begins Feb 3rd classes for children 3-5 years 2 Elementary locations with intro to French subsidized spaces may be available for info call (Belgo)250-765-4416 (George Pringle) 250-768-7123

LOST Female Cat White and Orange Siamese very timid. On Springﬁeld between Gerstmar and Graham. Please call Sute @ 778-753-5666.

Lost & Found

LOST: Valuable Pearl Earring. Might be in Plaza Theater or in the rear parking lot. Please call 250-762-6161

Getaways SKI & STAY at Sun Peaks Resort! Stay 5 nights, pay for 3, (Sun arrivals until Feb 10) Vacation rentals of Condos/Chalets, 1-4 bdrms. Full kitch, f/p, hot tubs, 1-800-811-4588 www.BearCountry.ca

FOUND: Pentax Camera found on slopes at Big White. Pelase call to identify. 250-765-3881

LOST: hearing aide, Hawthorn Park & Mission Mall area. Please call 250-762-6161 Reward offered.

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Career Opportunities

REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN We are a Regional District on the forefront of program development and service delivery in areas such as Regional Planning, Parks and Recreation, Environmental Planning – and Engineering Services. We have two exciting opportunities for individuals who share our progressive approach, and who want to work, live and prosper in the beautiful North Okanagan. GENERAL MANAGER, ENGINEERING Competition No. 10-02

Childcare Available A Brand new Licenced Kindercare/Preschool on Rutland Rd. 3-5 prog. avail. 250-765-7298 AT TIGGER & ME Too Daycare: Spots available for 21/2 5year olds & Kindercare. 250-765-4900 (Rutland). EXP. Childcare provider avail. in Black Mountain area (5 mins fr. Rutland). Safe & fun environment. Lots of toys, crafts & games. Fully fnc’d. Strict N/S environment. Up to date First Aid/CPR and criminal records checks. Can provide care fr. infants to 8 years. Call Alison @ 250-491-8254 for more info and availability.

THE COCDA Autism Program provides Intensive Behaviour Intervention for children with autism under the age of six. The program teaches to the core deﬁcits of autism based on the most current research. The program focuses on social interaction skills, the functional use of language and increasing the child?s ability to function positively in their family and in the community. Program services are provided by an Interdisciplinary team which includes: Behaviour Intervention Program Consultant, Clinical Advisor, Behaviour Interventionist, Speech Language Pathologist and Occupational Therapist. We are now taking registration for the program starting February 1, 2010. Please contact Guifré Calderer at (250)763-5100 for more information.

INFANT - 5yr group daycare available 15 Min from downtown, let your babies spend healthy days surrounded by orchards and fresh air. Preschool program included Call Heather at 250.762.3661 forthekidsdaycare.ca

LITTLE Angels’s Daycare in Glenrosa has 1 FT opening for a 3 or 4 yr old child. 768-8083

Education/Trade Schools

Daycare Centers

Reporting to the Administrator, the General Manager, Engineering is responsible for providing professional leadership and overall management, including stafﬁng, policy development and dayto-day administration relative to the Engineering functions. The General Manager, Engineering is a member of the Senior Management Team and participates in development of strategic and corporate goals / objectives, business plans and budgets.

Become a Psychiatric Nurse in your own community

This position offers an annual salary range of $111,228.02 - $122,936.22, along with a comprehensive beneﬁts package.

There is an urgent need for more Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPN), particularly outside the urban areas of the province. And with the workforce aging – the average age of a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in BC is 47 years – the number of retirees from the profession is exceeding the number of graduates. Entry-level earnings start at $29/hour.

PROJECT ENGINEER Competition No. 10-01 Reporting to the General Manager, Engineering, the Project Engineer is responsible for managing the technical and financial aspects of a variety of engineering projects. This position provides support to the department by managing a variety of projects, and administrative and technical functions. This position offers an annual salary range of $89,839.85 - $99,296.67, along with a comprehensive benefits package. A list of qualifications for both positions, along with further information regarding the Regional District of North Okanagan may be viewed on our website at www.rdno.ca. Applications, quoting the applicable Competition No., will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, February 12, 2010 to: Human Resources Officer Regional District of North Okanagan 9848 Aberdeen Road, Coldstream, BC V1B 2K9 Fax: (250) 550-3723 e-mail: hr@rdno.ca Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No telephone or e-mail enquiries please.

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Train Locally – The only program of its kind in BC, students can learn within their local communities via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements, and some regional classroom delivery. This 23 month program is recognized by the CRPNBC. Government funding may be available.

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Practicum Placements for All Programs Financial Aid Available to Qualified Applicants Job-Ready Grads Get Hired Right Away!

SPLATSIN Director Aboriginal Child Welfare Program. Full time hours. Wages commensurate with experience. Qualifications: M.S.W. or B.S.W. Experience: working with First Nation families and children, conflict resolution, child protection, staff supervision, proposals and financial administration. Closing: January 22, 2010. To: Suzanne Shiner, Splatsin Box 460 Enderby, BC VOE 1V0 Fax: 250-838-2131 Email: suzanne_shiner@splatsin.ca

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

SPLATSIN - Social Housing Clerk Hours: Full Time. Wages: Commensurate with experience. Qualiﬁcations: Knowledge of rental/tenancy agreements, also INAC and CMHC agreements. Ability to monitor construction projects, understanding of contracts. Skills: Computer/ﬁling and accounting, good people skills, and valid drivers license and reliable transportation. Closing Jan. 29, 2010 Email: suzanne_shiner@splatsin.ca

Childcare

LOOKING for live-in Nanny. 40hrs/wk, $8.50/hr. Room & board for $325. Must have 1st aide. Fax resume 250-9805557 or call 250-765-9507

Education/Trade Schools

Become a Psychiatric Nurse –train locally via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements, and some regional classroom delivery. Wages start at $29/hour. www.stenbergcollege.com INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. Train on Full-Size Excavators, Dozers, Graders, Loaders, Pertinent Oil Field Tickets, Provincially Certiﬁed Instructors, Government Accredited. Job Placement assistance. www.iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853 Thompson Rivers University Bachelor of Science in Nursing Williams Lake Intake Sept 2010. Deadline for application is February 15, 2010 www.tru.ca/williamslake/ programs/nursing

Esthetician

ESTHETICIAN Req’d. “Spa Pure” is opening it’s 2nd. location in Kelowna & req’s. Estheticians. Ph: 1-778-241-1776 for appt. or email resume to: spapurekelowna@live.ca

Farm Workers

BOPARAI Orchard req’s, Pruning, thinning & picking. March-Oct. $9.14/hr.862-1025

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GRANITE FRANCHISE FOR SALE. Located in Prince George. Turnkey operation, everything supplied, training included. Minimal investment req’d. Phone 1-800-429-0335 TURF LOGIC FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY. Zero Pesticide Lawn Care. Okanagan Territories Available, Outdoor Lifestyle, Full Local Support.

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Lifeguards (Part-Time)

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If you have a passion for learning and helping others, The Home Depot could be your answer. As the leading home improvement retailer in Canada, our business thrives on the enthusiasm and skills of each of our associates. For you, that means you’ll get the training and hands-on experience you need to learn, grow and succeed. Have questions? Want to ﬁnd the right position? Visit homedepot.ca/jobs to apply online or ﬁnd more information.

As a physically fit lifeguard with your NLS-Pool Option and CPR – Level C certification, you will provide service at the Parkinson Recreation Centre pool, water parks and beaches to facilitate a safe and enjoyable aquatic experience. Schedule flexibility is a must as you would cover weekend, morning, afternoon and/or evening swims for up to 20 hours a week. A WSI certification, aquafitness instructor certification, and instructional experience are assets. A successful Criminal Records Check is required. This is a CUPE bargaining unit position and offers an hourly rate for Lifeguards of $22.80 (plus 14% in lieu of benefits, vacation and statutory holidays).

Lifeguard Instructor (Full-time temporary-ending Nov. 2010) Be a leader for our lifeguard staff while providing lifesaving duties, pool maintenance and instruction in swimming, water survival and safety 40 hours per week. As an experienced lifeguard, you will have CPR - Level “C”, LSI, NLS - Pool Option and WSI awards. The BCRPA Fitness Instructor, LSIT, WSIT, NLSI and LSFAI certification is an asset. We offer professional development, a cost-free recertification program to aquatics staff, along with a great work environment. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to attend a practical assessment of their aquatic skills.

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This is a CUPE bargaining unit position and oﬀers $23.78 per hour for a Lifeguard Instructor (plus 14% in lieu of beneﬁts, vacation and statutory holidays).

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Help Wanted

EXPERIENCED PARTS PERSON REQUIRED We are a progressive player in the automotive retail industry and need a self-starter who can build and manage our wholesale and retail parts business and complement our team. If you’ve got the ambition to take over this critical position, hit our high standards and grow fast with our company, send your resume to parts@bannisters.com. Include a separate write-up describing your most signiﬁcant team and individual accomplishments. We offer a very competitive wage and beneﬁt package.

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Growers Supply Company Limited is a thriving horticultural supply business with 6 sales outlets throughout the Okanagan and Similkameen Valleys. We are currently in need of an irrigation parts merchandiser to work in our Kelowna store and warehouse. This position is full time/seasonal. The successful candidate will be responsible for store sales, inventory management and shipping/receiving of product. Experience in irrigation components and operation would be an asset. Applicants must be neat and possess a positive approach to customer service and must possess a valid class 5 drivers license. Medical, dental and pension plans are available through the company. Please send resume c/o General Manager, Growers Supply Company Limited, 2605, Acland Rd., Kelowna, B.C. V1X 7J4. Position available immediately.

Farm Workers GENERAL VINEYARD LABOURERS needed @ Gray Monk Winery, Lake Country to start work Feb. 1st, 2010. Candidates must be willing to work out doors and in all seasonal conditions. On the job training provided. Starting wage $9.25/hour, approx 40-50 hours per week. Please fax resume to 250-766-3390. NEED Farm Worker, $9.14/hr, 7days/wk, March 1-Dec 15. 250-869-2371 Jass Bassi. Harsh Bassi Orchards ORCHARD Worker req’d. Pruning, thinning & picking. March-Oct. $9.14/hr. 860-9737

Help Wanted

NEW YEAR NEW CAREER! Kelowna company is looking for hard working individuals. Must be 18+ yrs of age. No experience necessary. Must be able to start immediately. Good opportunities for career minded people. Training provided for chosen applicants. $2,500+/Mo. Performance Guarantee.

Call 250-860-9480 A physically ﬁt strong 20-35yr old to work for 42yr old physically disabled male in wheelchair at my home. Must have vehicle. Mon-Fri. 12-6pm. $15.55/hr. 250-979-2992 msg APPLY NOW! Expanding Kelowna Co. Now accepting applications for FT work in various positions. No exp nec. Call 250-860-3590 ATTENTION: LOCAL people needed to Work From Home online $500-$4500 PT/FT. Complete Training provided. Call Candace 1-877-822-8170 QUALIFIED Baker, (min. 5yrs. exp.) 25hrs. p/wk mon-fri, wages neg. 250-861-8659,

Help Wanted ATTN: Wanted 33 Overweight People! WE PAY YOU for lbs you lose on our program! Call Candace 1-877-264-4713 EXPERIENCED Heavy Duty Mechanic required for logging company in the Merritt area. Please call Brian at 250-378-6984 after 6:00 pm and fax resumes to 250-378-6930 Kelowna Paciﬁc Railway based in Vernon, BC has a position available for a rules qualiﬁed locomotive engineer/conductor to work part time as and when required. Those applicants with extensive yard switching experience will be given preference. Submit resumes to info@khawk.ca No phone inquiries please. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Small ads, BIG deals! LOOKING for Sales Person w/experience in Jewelry Sales. PT. Please bring resume to Kelowna Jewlers. 134-1876 Cooper Rd. PRODUCTION Sprayer, experienced furniture millwork or cabinet sprayer req’d. Knowledge of stains, lacquers & spray equipment an asset. Great opportunity for right candidate. Experience an asset. Excellent wage & beneﬁt pkg avail. Reply to box #287 c/o Capital News. SWEETWATER SPRINGS Bottled Water Deliver Driver For the Kelowna area to start immediately. Applicants must be: *Mature Adult *Reliable, honest & hard working *Work within an independant team *Healthy & motivated *Customer oriented WAGE PLUS COMMISSION Email resumes to: sweetwatersprings@telus.net or fax to: 250-546-9305

CAREERS WITH A FUTURE

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL), one of Western Canada’s largest organizations involved in retailing, wholesaling and manufacturing, is presently recruiting for a

Plywood Shift Supervisor

The Forest Products Division of Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) located in the District of Salmon Arm, has an immediate opening for a Plywood Shift Supervisor. Reporting directly to the Plywood Manager, you will be responsible for the supervision of plywood related processes from the dewatering of logs to the shipping of products. This position offers a challenging opportunity to an experienced, self-motivated, technically sound individual who can work with minimal supervision. Other prerequisites include above average interpersonal and communication skills.

A thorough understanding of Quality & Statistical Process Control systems would be desirable. Preference will be given to those applicants who hold a post secondary education in Woods Product Manufacturing or Business Administration. Three to ﬁve years of related supervisory experience would also be an asset. The Forest Products Division of FCL has been in continuous operation for over 55 years. FCL’s operating area surrounds the Shuswap Lake and includes two forest licences, a tree farm license and signiﬁcant timber holdings.

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

Education/Trade Schools

Home Care/Support

Security

Esthetics Services

CARING, Professional Home Support offered by a Certiﬁed Care Aide w/10yrs exp. Please call 250-860-8621 or leave msg at 250-870-8387

LICENSED Security Guard needed immed. $13/hr. Reply Box 286, c/o Kelowna Capital News, 2495 Enterprise Way.

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

Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services AUTHENTIC Thai food cook required, min 3yrs exp., F/T permanent, $2950, bring/send resume to Iyara Thai Restaurant, 2985 Skaha Lake Rd. Penticton, BC, V2A 6G3 or fax 250-770-9791 EVEREST Indian Restaurant now hiring Curry and Tandoori cook full time, 5yrs exp., $18/hr. Also hiring P/T & F/T waitress w/bartending experience (3-5yrs). Drop resume 2430 Main St. Westbank. ZARU Sushi NOW OPEN and Hiring cook, line cooks, and Sushi asst. Wages $12-15. DOE, pls. drop off resume @ #22-590 Hwy. 33W, Kelowna, fx#: 250-980-5557, email: acasyabou@yahoo.ca

Medical/Dental RN’S & LPN’S Needed! Once again Sprott-Shaw is expanding and is now hiring RN’s & LPN’s. Please send resume to: sandrab@sprott-shaw.com

Professional/ Management SSCC Is looking to hire a P/T Business Instructor. If interested please email: delores@ sprott-shaw.com

Sales LOOKING for young enthusiastic money motivated individuals, needed for a career opportunity in BC. Must be neat in appearance with availability most weekends. Full time vehicle req’d.. Interested applicants call 250-860-5554, (Sun. 1-5pm, Mon. 10-9pm., Tues. 10-5pm)

Human Resources Ofﬁcer Federated Co-operatives Limited Box 70, Canoe, BC V0E 1K0 Phone: (250) 833-1200 Fax: (250) 833-1211 E-mail: hr@fclcanoe.com

Teachers ADVENTURE! Teach English Overseas. No degree req. TESOL Cert. in-class (May 5-9 Kelowna) or online. Job Guar. Call NOW 1-888-270-2941 www.GlobalTesol.com

Financial Services

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

Trades, Technical BOARDER Wanted, some exp req’d, & own trans. & tools Mess. 717-3820 George Millwork shop in Oyama requires an experienced ﬁnisher to spray large, heavy, complicated millwork pieces. Must be in excellent physical cond & tuned in to extremely high quality. Woodworking exp. an asset. Murray 250-548-3239.

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

Home Care

BAYSHORE Home Health one of Canada’’s 50 Best Managed Companies - has been helping Canadians since 1966. Our dedicated staff provide nursing, personal care, housecleaning and companionship services. Until Feb. 15, book your ﬁrst 2 hrs of service and receive 2 hrs free of charge. Ph. 250-717-7528 or kelowna@bayshore.ca.

Mind Body Spirit AFFORDABLE Prof. F/B Massage. Superior work. Clean, warm, studio. Linda 862-3929 ASIAN MASSAGE! Very private setting. Professional Asian lady, $50/hr. Everyday. 250-317-3575

MARY-LIN’’S Senior’’s Home Care. I’’m a Practical Nurse who gives tender loving care. I do Personal Care, Household Duties, Cooking, Errands or Outings!! Call (250)808-0830

BLISS. French Massage. Days. Discreetly yours. 250-215-7755

SOOTHING MASSAGE. More treatments avail. for an extra price 7/day/wk. 250-870-8205 THAI Yoga Massage. Totally relax & energize your body & mind. 1hr, $50. Call for appt. 250-801-7188 TRAINED in Europe Swedish Massage, Whole Body, Calming, Relaxing, Revitalizing, 60mins. NON Sexual. Martika 250-707-6805, 250-826-7453.

Hairstylists

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

Accounting/Tax/ Bookkeeping

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

Security

Martial Arts

DOWNTOWN Kel. Nightclub looking for Doormen. Security Workers License an asset. Apply in person to Gotcha Nightclub 238 Leon, 250-860-0800

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

Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services

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

Carpentry/ Woodwork

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

Carpet Cleaning

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

Cleaning Services VARIOUS HOSPITALITY POSITIONS

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

Noralta Lodge Ltd. owns and operates high end, year round camp style lodging in Northern Alberta. Lodges accommodate 250 – 600 men, Shifts are 21/7, Food and lodging is provided at no cost as well as transportation from Edmonton. Lucrative beneﬁt plan and employee/employer share RRSP plan after 3 months. Currently hiring for the following positions: Room Attendant: $13.75/hr 8 hr days quote job # 4821930 Dishwasher/ Prep Cook: $14.25 – 18/hr 10 hr days quote job # 4823830/4821957 Cook: $17/hr 10 hr days quote job # 4823815 Email resumes to hr@noraltalodge.com www.noraltalodge.com Only successful applicants will be contacted.

Education/Trade Schools

SPROTT-SHAW

A competitive salary with a full range of beneﬁts is available to the successful candidate. If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume, in conﬁdence, by February 12, 2010 to:

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Education/Trade Schools

CLEANING: Residential by the week or month. Seniors welcome, $25hr 250-448-1786

CLEANING Service, move in or out, one time, forclosure, PT, ofﬁces. Over 20yrs exp., ﬂexible, no contract. 778-753-1356

MUMS Cleaning Residential, Commercial, Seasonal mums cleaning.weebly.com, clean ing-woman@hotmail.com 250-864-3717

Education/Trade Schools

It Just Makes Sense

• Practical Nursing • Home Support Worker / Resident Care Attendant • Medical Ofﬁce Assistant • Tourism & Hospitality Management • Administrative Assistant

FCL thanks all applicants for their interest, however; only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Call our KELOWNA Campus:

860-8884

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Sunday, January 24, 2010

Cleaning Services

Countertops

RELIABLE, responsible lady offers assistance with personal care for seniors. Light housecleaning, organizing, outings. Call 250-979-0070

Small Ads work! TIRED OF PAYING TOO MUCH FOR MEDIOCRE SERVICE? We are the solution for your janitorial needs. Prof cleaning providers, over 25yrs exp, comm. & res. The Projects, 808-5389 YOUR Residential Cleaning Specialists, for Supreme excellence in cleanliness, efﬁciency and reliability, coupled w/excellent ref’s. give us a call today @ 250-762-5788 or 250-317-3917 Free estimates

Computer Services 12/7 A MOBILE COMPUTER TECH. Certiﬁed computer technician, virus removal, repairs, upgrades. Let me come to you. 250-717-6520. 12/7 In-Home Repairs. New Systems/Upgrades. 20? Prof. Service. Peter 215-4137 HOME and business Computer Support. Repairs, upgrades, networking, wireless, software installations, security, data recovery, spyware and virus removal. Web design and hosting. Resonable rates. Pat 250-470-1157 SPECIAL $37 pr/hr Reg $45. PC Tech. Hm, Ofﬁce, Remote Log In. Paul 250-980-3460 halonen@iinterchange.ubc.ca

Custom Rock Counters

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

2995

SHOWROOM

M-F 9-4 SAT 10-2

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

Countertops CUSTOMROCKCOUNTERS. COM. JANUARY PREMIUM GRANITE SALE. 40SQ’ OF PREMIUM GRANITE. $2995. 250-870-1577, 763-8303 SHOWROOM: 1115 GORDON DR. REFACE Countertops. 1/2 the Cost of Replacing. Granite & Corian Designs. 470-2235.

Help for today. Hope for Tomorrow. Call 1-800-667-3742

Handypersons

Kitchen Cabinets

A&S ELECTRIC. Resid/Comm Wiring. New constr, renov. & service changes. lic’’d & bonded. Steve 864-2099 (cont #90929)

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

BATHROOM RENO’S. Plum bing Repairs. Bathrooms By Gemini 862-6991, 764-0189

BEST Choice Electrical Contracting, sm. jobs, service changes/upgrades, 215-1646 COMM. & Res. Service Upgrades/Service Calls, & Reno’’s. 250-317-3479 Lic#40170

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

JRS ELECTRIC: Fully licensed. From new builds & renos to service calls. Call today, 250-448-6510

Heat, Air, Refrig.

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

Floor Reﬁnishing/ Installations

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www.customrockcounters.com 250-763-8303 ~ 250-870-1577

Drywall

LEW Cat Ent. Carpet, Lino, Tiles, Hrdwd, Lam. Free est. Great rates. Lewis @ 317-6889 Work Guaranteed.

#2-1115 GORDON

#1DRYWALL, Taping, Texturing. Small jobs welcome. Call Mark 30yrs exp.250-869-6233 DRYWALL SERVICES & Repairs New work & reno work. 30? exp. Framing, Bording, Taping, Texture. Ken212-9588 GARRY’’S DRYWALL, Taping & Texturing, Boarding, Lg. & Sm. jobs 250-215-0517. GARRY’S DRYWALL, Taping & Texturing. Large & Small jobs welcome, 250-215-0517 PESL DRYWALL Service Inc. Renovations, new construction and repairs. Boarding, taping, textured ceilings. Call Tomas at 250-212-4483 or 860-3495.

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

Handypersons ANTHONY’’S Mobile Workshop. Repairs & reno’’s. 25yrs Exp Senior Disc. 317-9876

WAL TEK Drywall & Renos, board, tape, texture & paint. From new homes to small renos, for a free estimate call Guenther, 250-878-0528

BILL’S Handyman Service for all those small jobs you can’t ﬁnd anyone to do. Laminate ﬂrs., tiling, plumbing, painting & gen. repairs. WCB cov’d. & ins’d., Call 250-869-7738

Electrical

HANDYMAN for rent. Art Krauza, hm: 250-765-0286, cell: 250-718-4340

ALAN Dignam Electric. Service/ additions / reno’’s. Licensed, bonded & insured. 30yrs exp. Alan, 250-808-6595

Hauling & Salvage

D. FRANCIS Electrical Ltd. Quality/Dependable Service. Fully ins’d. Lic#91625. 317-6843

ACCREDITED Business. STRONG ROOTS FLOORING. BBB Lic’’d & Ins’’d. Custom Floor Re-ﬁnishing. Supply & Install Hrwd, Laminate, Cork And Tile. Rick, 250-808-7668

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

Electrical

HIGH Caliber Const. Repair, Replace, Remodel Reno., Dan sm jobs. 864-0771 30 yrs. exp.

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

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

ER Renovations- Reliable & Exc. service. No job too small. Ernie 765-0879 Rick 765-3553 INTERIOR Finishing & Reno’’s. No Job too small, Install & Repairs. Drywall, Plumbing, Doors/Win, Baseboards, Cab., Kitchens, Bthrms, 859-2787 MARAINE Construction, 30 yrs. Exp. Complete Home Building/Reno’’s.250-300-4657 NATURAL WOOD FLOORING Fir, Hemlock & Pine www.rouckbros.com Rouck Bros. Lumby, BC 1-800-960-3388 ROSTKA ENT. Ltd. Complete int/ext. reno’’s. Carpentry, drywall, painting, bsmt, decks & more. Lic’’d & Insured. BBB Accred. Call: Rob 878-8049. ofﬁce 764-5449. STUDZ Renovations Carpentry, Plumbing, Elect., Drywall, Decks, Tile, 250-317-8275 THE Old Pro’’s, Licence & Insured, Reno’’s, Remodeling etc. Barry @ 250-826-2599 WOODLAKE COUNTERTOPS. Counter-tops In-stock. Kitchen Cabinets. Cutting & Finishing Services. Flat lay & Cabinetry. 250-300-6980

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

MARYANNE’’S Kitchen sign. Call 250-317-7523

De-

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

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

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

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

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

Painting & Decorating 100% A-1 Satisfaction! RICKS PAINTING. $399. 3 room Special. Call Rick 250-863-2302 100% AFFORDABLE Painting Exp, quality. Int Paint/ceilings. Winter Specials. Terry 863-9830 or 768-1098 4 FAMILY Owned since 1974. NOW MY SON and DAUGHTER ARE LEARNING THE TRADE. 29 YEAR Tradesman Painter. Reasonable rates, insured, references. FREE estimates and Advice. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. Ken! (250)717-7569 idealhomepainting@shaw.ca COLOR CONSULTATIONS. Interior Re-paints, Reno’’s Custom Blinds, Diane 212-6128 DALE’’S PAINTING Service. Painting Kelowna a better place since 1982, 862-9333

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

Plumbing

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XCEL PLUMBING, Irrigation, Gas Fitting and drain cleaning. Comm/res and reno’’s. Service & hot water tanks. 575-3839 DREGER Mechanical 20yrs exp. Plumbing, Gasﬁtting, Repairs, Reno’’s. 24hr. 575-5878.

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

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

Rubbish Removal

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AAA Best Rates Moving $59?. “Why Pay More” Short/Long Distance. Free Est. Res/Comm, 861-3400

FAMILY Movers. Moving? Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance throughout 2009. Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250-493-2687 NORTH END Moving Services Local/Long Distance welcome, Truck returning empty fr. Calgary Jan. 30th, “Discount”, Free Estimates 250-470-9498

✔✔✔ THAT GUY & His Work Truck LTD. Junk Removal & Bin Rentals 10,15 & 20 yard Bins. We haul EVERYTHING

Home or Jobsite, Renovations Cheapest rates in the Valley www.thatguysworktruck.com

250-575-5383

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

Snowclearing

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

TREMBLAY’S EXCAVATING Snow plowing, sanding, comm snow blower. Ins’d. 979-8033

Rubbish Removal

r 3VCCJTI 3FNPWBM r #JO 3FOUBMT r 5SFF 3FNPWBM $IJQQJOH

Moving & Storage

DAN-MEL MOVING. 16’’ One ton 7x12 Trailer. Local/Long Haul. Bonded/Insured. Dan 215-0147/250-766-1282.

Rubbish Removal

LTD.

3FTJEFOUJBM $PNNFSDJBM $BMM 250-718-4548

‘#1 - BBB Kelowna Junk Removal Ltd. (1998) Scrap metal, wood, appls, etc. House, yard, building site, rental properties, renovations, etc. WCB Coverage. Lrg 3/2/1 & 1/2ton trucks 718-0992 or 861-7066 kelownajunkremoval.com 250-808-0733 SKYHIGH DISPOSAL Junk Removal fr. $75., Bin Rentals fr. $125. BOB’S ONE TON. Clean-up, 25yrs satisﬁed customers. 765-2789, 861-0303 pgr

Sound / DVD / TV

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

Stucco/Siding

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

Tiling

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

SALES & SERVICE DIRECTORY JUNK REMOVAL

Kelowna Junk Removal Ltd. (1998)

House/Yard/Building Sites/Rental Properties/ Renovations/Etc. “We Service just about any kind of clean-up”

Scrapmetal/wood/appliances/etc. *W.C.B. Coverage kelownajunkremoval.com Large 3/2/1 & 1/2 Ton Trucks Excellent Reputation & Excellent Service. Cell 250-718-0992 / 250-861-7066 / Member of Kelowna Chamber of Commerce

RENOVATIONS STUDZ RENOVATIONS

PLUMBING

XCEL PLUMBING

BATHROOMS

MOVING

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

North End Moving Services

GEMINI BATHS 250-862-6991

Local or Long Distance Polite & Professional

WWW.KELOWNABATHROOMS.COM

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

CONSTRUCTION

FLOORING

765-6898

Lew Cat Ent. Carpet, Lino, Tiles, Hardwood, Laminate. Free estimates. Great rates. Lewis @ 317-6889 Work Guaranteed.

CARPENTRY PLUMBING DRYWALL ELECTRICAL TILE WORK CONCRETE KITCHEN CABINETS LICENCED, INSURED

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

250-317-8275

Call Clint, 250-575-3839

In business since 1989 Licensed & insured

REPAIR & RENOVATIONS

ELECTRICAL

ELECTRICIAN

STUCCO

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

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

ANTHONY’S MOBILE WORKSHOP

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

Call 250-317-9876

Weninger CONSTRUCTION

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

250-769-0684

LANDSCAPING

ASPEN LANDSCAPING LTD

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

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

SNOW REMOVAL & EXCAVATING

PAINTING

TREMBLAY’S EXCAVATING LTD.

AFFORDABLE PAINTING

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

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

COUNTERTOPS RUBBISH REMOVAL WOODLAKE COUNTER-TOPS

PHONE BOB

COUNTERTOPS IN STOCK

250-765-2789 anytime

KITCHEN CABINETS CUTTING & FINISHING SERVICES, FLAT LAY & CABINETRY

250-300-6980

YARD CLEAN-UPS RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL OGO-GROW & BARK MULCH DELIVERY APPLIANCE PICK UPS-RECYCLE

Pgr: 250-861-0303 25 Years of Satisfied Customers

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

CALL TODAY TO BOOK YOUR SPACE

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Sunday, January 24, 2010

Tree Services

Feed & Hay

Pets

1-1 All Exterior Hedge & Tree Service. All types of pruning & removing. Fully Insured. Dave 250-212-1716. TREE Removal for Bug Kill & Dead trees. Avoid FIRES etc. Call Manny 250-766-6655

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

REGISTERED German Shephard Pups, great temperment, bred to be adaptable to all lifestyles. $1200. 250-768- 7241 Tiny Chihuahua puppies, 6 wks, tender loving nature. $1,000. 250-308-8614.

Equestrian

Big M Saddles & Tack 5765 Falkland Rd (behind the pub, Falkland) February 10% off sale. Every item in the store. We have purchased a large inventory close-out including; Aussie & English saddles, Aussie pads, Girths, saddle bags, over 100 English headstalls in stock, Gypsy, Pony, Full size driving harness. Driving bridals, over 50 show haulters, leather haulters, Western headstall & reins. Winter & Stable blankets. Gift ware & much more. Why pay more. Shop at Big M. www.bigmtack.com 250-379-2078 Visa, Mastercard, Interac. WANTED: 3 horse angle haul aluminum trailer (newer years) Call 250-492-8087

Pets Adorable Chuihuahua cross Minpin puppies, ready to go to their forever homes. $399. 250-309-3065. BLUE HEALER pups for sale, $175 ea. Call 250-826-2669 PUREBRED Bichon puppies, both male & female, 1st shots, dewormed, litter trained, microchipped for identiﬁcation, wonderful family pets w/great disposition. 250-832-4923.

Auctions

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AUCTION

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

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Appliances ESL Teacher Wanted. Teach in China. Good experience, good pay. Send resume to qizhansun@gmail.com * WINTER CLEARANCE SALE ON NOW Save an extra 30-50% off our low priced items! Selling scratch & dent Brand names you can trust. Prices that can’t be beat. Come in & check us out. SMART CHOICE LIQUIDATORS. 3124 30th Ave, Downtown Vernon 250-549-5010. Unit #4-2720 Hwy 97N, Kelowna, 250-712-9855.

Building Supplies SPECIALTY Discounted Bldgs. Some under $8k. Call to Reserve; 1 per Buyer. Can Construct. CAN/CSA A660-04, www.scggrp.com Source: 18X. 888-898-3091

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

Free Items FUTON Solid wood frame, Double, 4-5” thick mattress, 250-764-1140

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

DODDS AUCTION

Firewood/Fuel

3311-28th Avenue, Vernon • 250-545-3259

BLOW Out Price. $79.95. Heaping P/U. Dry Pine, some Fir. Delivered. 250-575-4574

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Misc. for Sale

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CLOSING Card Corner & P.O, #28-3155 Lakeshore Rd. Kel. Everything must go! 878-8350 DO YOU NEED LARGE AMOUNTS OF FREE FILL? (250)307-3839 Dacron Enterprises LTD. MOVING SALE. Baby items, bdrm., livrm, kit., dinrm, more 7days/wk. 250-870-8205 OLYMPIC TICKETS Speed Skating, mens 10,000 metre. gold metal ﬁnal. 4 tickets- $450ea OBO Women’s Aerials gold metal 2 tickets$200ea OBO (250)938-0673

DRY FIR FIREWOOD CUT, SPLIT & DELIVERED. $150. HEAPING 3/4 TON TRUCK LOAD (A CORD) SEASONED. 250-317-4003 CLEAN, barkless, Douglas Fir, split, 1/2 cord, $50 incl tax. Call Shoreline Pile Driving @ (250)769-7694. CUT & Split Very Dry Pine or Fir $89.95. delivered local, Call Paul @ 250-212-6070 V.C. Firewood, $135/cord plus delivery, also to Big White. Vic @ 250-979-1598 Cell: 801-5085, Cam:250-863-2829

Furniture 6PC Cherry sleigh bdrm set. Queen bed, dresser, mirror, chest, 2 night stands. New!! Still boxed. Worth $5000, Sell $1695 Can deliver. call 1250-550-6648, 250-550-6647

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

$200 & Under

Apt/Condos for Sale

2 New Hancock Optimal all season radial tires, $200. P205-65/R15 250-860-2194 COMPUTER System, WIN XP, Internet ready, excellent condition, $200. 869-2363 Kel WASHER & Dryer, Almond, In Use. $150/pr. obo. Call 250-864- 4321

Condo in newer Lake Country development, 2bdrm, 2bath 842 sq.ft 6appl, Pool, Gym, Hottub, Lounge Move in Now $269,900 and save the GST Contact 250-550-0399 Large 1 bdrm 50 + building at 1915 Pacific crt. Free maintenace and taxes for 1 year. Asking $ 139,000. Vacant must see ! Call Will Loudoun 470-1144 Realty Executive Kelowna. 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. Totally updated. 1 bdrm with Laundry at 1860 Richter. Free maintenance and taxes for 1 year. Asking $ 134,900. Vacant must see! call Will Loudoun 470-1144 Realty Executives Kelowna. WILLOW Terrace, 489 W. Hwy 33, 1100sq’, 2bd, 1.5bth, immaculate cond, 2nd flr, avail immed, ug prking & strge. $169,000. 250-765-1060

$300 & Under COMPUTER LAPTOP, WIN XP, internet, excellent condition, $300. 250-869-2363 (Kel) TEAK Hutch & buffet. Excellent condition. $150/piece. Call 250-764-8381 WHITE Fridgidaire self-clean stove. $230 (250)491-8177

Musical Instruments

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

BRAND new Sectional couch with ottoman, microﬁber (2 colors to choose from) $899 call 1-250-550-6647

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

Garden Equipment

$100 & Under

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

100FT. 350psi. Fire Hose roll. $50./roll. 250-765-3577 or 250-801-0193 COMPUTER Games, Grand Theft Auto, Combat Flight, 007, $75/all. 250-768-7124 ESTEBAN Guitar almost new, great for beginners $40. 250-763-4214 FISH aquarium w/pump & ﬁlter, 4 angel goldﬁsh & bottom crawler, $90. 762-0850 KITCHEN Table & 4 chairs w/castors $100. 250-862-5881 LOGITECH Wingman force 3D joystick, $35. 250-768-7124 MAKITA 1/2” Hammer Drill, $75. 250-768-7124 MAKITA sawzall, $50. 250-768-7124 OMRON Blood Pressure kit. HEM711, $55. 250-768-7124

Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL Shipping Container Storage New/Used/Damaged. BEST PRICES. 20,’’24,’’40,’’45,’’48,’’53’’.Insulated Reefer Containers 20’’40’’53’’. CHEAP 40’’ Farmers Specials on NOW! Semi Trailers for hiway & storage. We are Overstocked, Delivery BC & AB 1-866-528-7108 call 24 hours.

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

$200 & Under FOR sale. 1 good treadmill, $200 obo. 250-764-7372

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

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

Apt/Condos for Sale 2 bdrm with ensuite at 1055 Glenwood. 55+ building. Vacant. No smoking building. This is a GREAT DEAL ! call Will Loudoun 470-1144 Realty Executives Kelowna.

Houses For Sale

******* OKHomeseller.com Where smart sellers meet smart buyers! View Thompson Okanagan properties for sale.// Selling? No Commission. (250) 545-2383 or 1-877-291-7576 4BD, 2bth clean & spacious home. New furnace, windows, many updates, loads of prking. $359,900. MLS Charlene Bertrand, Coldwell Banker, 250-870-1870 CLEAN 4-bdrm + den, 3-bath, garage, lower Middleton Mtn, large fenced yard, exc/view. 2010 Assessment $347,000 Asking $330,000. Call Antonio, RCR Rooﬁng, 250-309-4704 Appt only LOWER MISSION walk to Sarsons Beach AAA location at 4358 Edinburgh Crt. over 3500 sq.ft. rancher with full bsmt. 3+ bdrms and 3 bthrms. Large level lot. Home has been totally updated. YOU MUST SEE ! Owner says BRING OFFERS ! Call Will Loudoun 250 470-1144 Realty Executives Kelowna.

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

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

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

250-863-4418

DRYWALL

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

ROOFING

(250) 826-0091

Call Barry

Licenced & Insured

250-826-2599

EXPERIENCED CRAFTSMEN

KRENNYS EXCAVATING

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

Licensed, Bonded & Insured Independently Owned and Locally Operated

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

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

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

250-768-9967 250-317-6843

BATHROOM RENOS

ELECTRICAL

INTERIOR DESIGN

PLUMBING

Well Built Construction

A & S Electric

HEATING

COLOUR CONSULTATIONS

KOSKI PLUMBING, HEATING & GAS FITTING

SOMMERFELD HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

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

250-826-2284

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

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

PLATINUM INTERIORS Diane 250-212-6128

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CONSTRUCTION & RENOVATIONS

RENOVATIONS

PAINTING

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“ONE ROOM, OR YOUR WHOLE CASTLE”

MARAINE CONSTRUCTION

Call Martin @ 250-300-4657

REMODELING

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

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

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• Kitchen Remodels • Painting • Plumbing

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

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

• Bath Remodels • Decks • Drywall

PLUMBING

BAYSIDE PLUMBING & Gas Fitting

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

•Kitchens •Landscaping •Painting •Plumbing •Tile Work

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

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

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

CALL 250-317-7523

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

(250)

826-5627 (jobs)

ESTIMATES ARE ALWAYS FREE!

DALE’S PAINTING SERVICE

862-9333 PAINTING KELOWNA A BETTER PLACE SINCE 1982

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

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

Call Troy, 250-718-0209

Call Wayne (250) 215-6767

DEMOLITION

HEATING & A/C

ALL WEST DEMOLITION LTD.

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

call 250-808-0895

Southern BC Heating & Air Conditioning • Heat Pumps Over 30 Years • Fireplaces Experience • Furnaces Serving the • Repair Okanagan Valley • Install • Sales 250-681-3869

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Houses For Sale MORTGAGES LOW RATES. 5YR. 3.99% VARIABLE 2.05% Trish at 250-470-8324 MUST SELL. Fixer Uppers, Foreclosures & Distress sales. Free list w/pics MacDonald Rlty www.KelownaDistressSale.info NEW Homes in Sol Terra Ranch! Full basement, double garage, loads of upgrades & zoned for a secondary suite! Homes starting from $200,000 ! Sol Terra office now open. Visit our show homes now or call Lake Country Modular, located next to the SRI Winfield factory. Call 1-866-766-2214. www.LCMhomes.com 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. Vacant NEW HOME at 1750 Lenz road. You own the lot ! 3 bdrm home with full bsmt for blowout price of $ 359,000. Owner says SELL ! and will look at all trades of condos/cars/boats. Call me to view this week. Will Loudoun 470-1144 Realty Executives Kelowna.

Mobile Homes & Parks 20 Minutes from Orchard Park Drive by 64A McCulloch Heights

Brand new. 3 bed. 2 bath. Over 1300sq.ft. Great room design. Concrete foundation. Sundeck. Quiet cul-de-sac space. $189,900 plus GST. Low down payment. Modern & Urban “Sierras” neighborhood. Close to downtown West Kelowna

Lots KELOWNA west,5 fully serviced lots,72x120 partial view,build immed,Ken 6046574923 Jim 6043073923 jimmygee@shaw.ca

Mobile Homes & Parks BLOWOUT! Vacant 3 bdrm with new Kitchen near Lake in West Kelowna. Was $ 79,000 now only $ 59,000. Seller will look at car/boat/etc. trade for downpayment. Hurry on this one ! Call Will Loudoun 470-1144 Realty Executives Kelowna. NANCEE WAY VILLAGE. 1835 Westside Road South 250-317-5504 www. KelownaAffordableHomes.net Near Lake in West Kelowna Brand new 2 bdrm 2 full bathrm home. Vacant. Must See ! was $ 159,000 now only $ 139,000. Owner says SELL ! Call Will Loudoun 470-1144 Realty Executives Kelowna.

Brand new 3 bed, 2 bath, FUNctional ﬂoor plan. Sundeck. Concrete foundation. $189,900 plus GST. Phase 3 - over 50% sold out. So act fast.

ACCENT HOMES CALL 250-769-6614 CLICK: www.accenthomes.ca

Presentation Centre 1680 Ross Rd. West Kelowna.

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

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

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

Apt/Condo for Rent 1BD. Ask about our signing bonus, incl. heat, np, clean, safe, quiet enviroment, cls. to bus/lake/shops, pls. call Heather 250-763-7955 1BD. Lg. condo DT Kel., FS, WD, DW, AC. cvr’d. prkng., $850mo.Calvin,250-878-8650 1BD. SENIOR’s Apt. 60, ns, np, no alcohol, $432.mo. (250)862-9518

FOR SALE BY OWN E R

BOOK YOUR AD TODAY (250) 763-7114

2 BD, 2 BA, BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED TOWNHOUSE IN GATED COMMUNITY IN LOWER MISSION. CLUBHOUSE WITH POOL. VERY PRIVATE PATIO THAT BACKS ONTO CREEK. VAULTED CEILINGS, 3 SKYLIGHTS, LOTS OF UPGRADES. A MUST SEE AT $369,000. FOR APPOINTMENT CALL 250-762-0678. FIND OUT WHAT THE HOME DOWN THE STREET SOLD FOR! Homesellers visit: WWW.HOME-PRICE.CA

MCKENZIE Ridge: Fully ﬁnished 3 bed den, 2 full bath and 1 bedrm suite, all appliances, c/a, landscaped & u/g irrig, 2 decks, double garage. $489,900. 778-753-2400

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

Apt/Condo for Rent 1BD, New, golf comm. in Quail, wd insuite, pool/ht/gym, Avail. Immed., ns, $900.mo 250-864-6273, 250-878-4343 1BD or 2bd, avail immed. Quiet, secured, updated building located in DT area. Walking dist to shopping. Culteral district, Waterfront Park, bus route. Incl FS, DW. Building amenities include beautiful landscaped courtyard, laundry room & covered secure prking. Price starts at $800. Special Offer for Jan. & Feb. Call Jagoda for info @250-762-0571 1st MONTH FREE - 1 BDRM: DW, W/D hook-ups. Spectacular lakeviews. Award winning gardens. 1/2 blk to Gyro beach, bus & Mission Park shops. Indoor pool, hot tub & fitness center. $865-$960. No pets. 3195 Walnut. 250-762-3455 www.thepalisade.ca 1st MONTH FREE - 2 BDRM 2 BATH: Deluxe top floor suite, vaulted ceiling, 330 sqft patio, balc, FP, walk-in closet, ensuite, DW, W/D hook-ups. Award winning gardens. 1/2 blk to Gyro Beach, bus & Mission Park shops. Indoor pool, hot tub & fitness centre. $1375. No pets. 3195 Walnut. 250-762-3455 www.thepalisade.ca 1st MONTH FREE - 2 BDRM: New reno, SS, granite, DW, W/D. Spectacular lakeviews. Award winning gardens. 1/2 blk to Gyro beach, bus & Mission Park shops. Indoor pool, hot tub & fitness center. $960-$1220. No pets. 3195 Walnut. 250-762-3455 www.thepalisade.ca 2BD, 1bth top suite, Old Ok Hwy, Westbank, priv WD, FS, fenced yard, pet/kids ok. $980 utils incl or 2bd, 2bth suite top of house, newly reno’d, Glenrosa Westbank, WD, FS, large cov’d deck, fnc’d yard, pet/kids ok, $1050 utils incl. 250-862-1181 2BD 2Ba, 2yrs old, w/d, f/s, dw, nr. sch/shops/prks. Rutland. Avail now. Reduc’d $1000 1st month 1/2 price 250-215-2843

Classiﬁed Ads Work! 2BD, 2 bth, 2 prking lots. Avail now. $985. Call 250-860-5613 Baron Rd. 2BD Condo for rent across from college, $1150?. NS, NP. Feb 1. 250-215-6758 2 BDRM, $975 hydro, f/s, NO PETS, on Rutland Rd. South, Belgo Area, on bus route, Avail. now. 491-3345 or 869-9788 (Cell) 2 bdrm, Downtown, beside creek, newly renod, 5 appliances, utilities & cable incl $1095/month 250-862-4529 2 br 2 bthr new quality condo in desirable Old Glenmore, Check www.centrepointkelow na.com, near Apple Bowl, Parkinson Rec, Downtown, cycl/walk route, Kel G & C Club & Orchard Park, top ﬂoor quiet side with nice mtn view, 11 ft c, granite ct, 6 SS appls, fp, tile and carpet, storage, sec ug heated parking, no smokers, small pet ok, good deal to right tenants at 1200, avail Feb 1st., 250-765-7170. Avail Imm. Newer 2bdrm, 2bath condo. Lake Country NS/NP, close to amenities, bus route, 6appl, 1 u/g parking & storage. Gym, Pool, Hottub, Lounge. $1075. 250-550-0399 LEGACY II in Rutland, 2Bd, 2ba. laundry rm. 6appl. ac, u/g prkng. incls. utils. $1100. 250-765-4654 & 250-808-4654

NEWLY Reno’d 2 BD End Unit. Incl:5-appl, parking, fenced yard. Near school/park/shops Rutland. Available Feb. 1 $1100. 250-938-8040 THUNDERBIRD/EVERGREEN APTS. 435/395 Franklyn Road, Kelowna. 1 and 2 bedroom suites, 3-appliances, AC, drapes, walk-in storage, underground secure parking, hot water included, Laundry facilities on site. Close to excellent shopping, major bus routes (excellent bus service to all campuses, Orchard Park Mall & downtown), theaters, medical facilities & restaurants. Rental incentives offered to qualiﬁed applicants. Call 250-762-5932 for appointment to view. WESTBANK. 2bd top ﬂr, lakeview, vaulted ceilings, spacious, bright, upgraded. $1390. 250-859-1300

Apartment Furnished NEW Furnished bsmt suite in the Mission; close to H20 Rec facilities. 2 bdrms, kitchen, living room, bathroom and laundry. $900 incl’’s utilities and internet. Avail Feb 1st No parties, no smoking, no pets. 250-317-4874 or davegeri@shaw.ca SHORT TERM Hospital respite for patients and family. New 1bd self contained suite, gorgeous lakeview, 5mins to DT/hospital. $57/night, weekly/monthly rates. 250-7699091

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

Duplex / 4 Plex 1/2 Duplex, 3bd, 5appl, 2bth. CA, single gar., NP, NS, 5yrs old. 527B Roanoke Ave, $1300. Feb 1. Call Peter at 250-765-4151 2BD, 1bth in orchard. $850 incl utils. 250-317-4810, 250-863-9737 2BD. 2 lvg.rms., 1ba, WBank, $1000.mo+dd. & hydro, ns, np, Avail. Feb. 1st, 250-864-4255 2BD. WB 5plex, Creekside, f/s, w/d hk-up., np, clean, Feb. 1, $900.+utils, 250-717-7302 3BD. 3ba. & ensuite, Westside, priv. w/d, wood ﬂr’s. vaulted ceilngs, grge, sm. pet $1450.mo. Avail Feb.15 orMar.1st, 707-0023 & 863-4218 DUPLEX Downtown, 2 bd main, 2 bd down, 1.5 bath, NP, NS, DD $1400 + utils Call (250)765-6039. FEB 1st. 2bd mainﬂr in 4plex near OUC (KLO) FS, WD, AC, NP, NS, $950+utils. Newly reno’’d w/carpet. 250-717-3407 Harwood area, Vernon, 3bdrm, 1.5 bath, 5appl, priv.fenced yard, close to school, NS/NP, very clean, $900. Imm. 250-545-8864.

Mobile Homes & Pads 2 Bed+den mobile for sale family sec westgate villiage f/s w/d incl. 59,900 priced under assesed value vendor ﬁnancing availible with down payment 250-801-7760

We’re on the net at www.bcclassiﬁed.com MOBILE Home for rent. Westside. $650 +utils. NP. 250-768-5080, 250-717-1033 NEWLY renovated 3bdrm, 2bth, mobile home, with large 12’’X36’’ deck. Fence, orchard setting, close to schools, shopping, on bus route. N/S, N/P, ref. req’’d, $1200/mth plus utilities. avail. immediately call 250-766-5460

Homes for Rent 1BD. Carriage Hse. nr. KGH, avail. Feb. 1 or 15, sing. person, ns, nprtys, pets?, 650sf., w/d, ac, $850.mo. 862-2453 1BD Cottage, very quiet, in park-like setting along Mission Crk. KLO area, sing. prof. pref. 1 person only, ns, ndogs, cat?, $725.mo. +pwr., 250-762-6627 1BD, Ellison. FS, WD, avail immed. NS, NP, $750 utils. DD & ref’’s. 250-765-5208 1bd House for rent, kitchen & 1bth, good view, on farm. $650+uitls. 250-863-0507 225 Murray Cres. 2bd, 2bth, hrwd fls, $1200 utils incl. NS. Call 250-495-7084 2.5BD, Mission. np/ns/nd. Mature couple/retired. $1200/mo +util. ref’’s. LM (250)764-1237 2BD, 1bth full house w/lrg fenced yard, pool & fireplace, avail immed, NP, NS, DD req’d. $1100. 250-717-7298 2bd in Winfield. Panoramic lakeview, 1.5bth, 5appl, avail Feb 1., CA, NS, NP, Nchildren, $1100mo incl utils. Call 250-766-1834 2-BEDROOM, 5-Appliances, Deck, Pet OK $1150 OR 3Bedroom, 2-Baths, 6-Appliances, Family Room, Fireplace, Patio, Garage, $1400. 250-860- 1961 Register Online www.homefinders.ca 3BD Home, 1bth, on orchard, S.E. Kelowna $1600+utils. Feb 15/March 1. 250-317-5871 3BD house, Springvalley area, 5appl, shr’d utils, $1250. Jan 15. (250)868-9059

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3BD Mobile hm. on Crawford area acreage, rm. for horse or ??, recent reno’s. Avail. Feb. 1. $1100.mo. 250-878-3111 3BD Mobile hm. on Crawford area acreage, rm. for horse or ??, recent reno’s. Avail. Feb. 1. $1100.mo. 250-878-3111 3BD Rancher style house, 1.5bths, 4appliances, gas fireplace. No smoking. $1400+utils. 1yr lease req’d. KLO area. Call 250-878-7189, 250-860-0588 aft 6pm 3BDR house near hospital, fen’’d yard, carport, sundeck, laundry, non smoking, no pets, mature adults, ref’’s. $995. 250-801-9900 3BDRM GLENROSA Area. $1575mo???. Available Jan 1st. NO PETS. 250-8699788 or 250-491-3345 3BDRM, Winfield area, $1550 ?. NO PETS. Avail Dec 1 or sooner. Overlooks Wood Lake on East side. Close to schools. Call 250-869-9788 or 250-491-3345 3BD, Winfield Home, no bsmt, 6appl, AC, deck, Avail Feb 1. NS, NP, $1250., utils. 250-766-3395 Home 4BDRM, 3bth, W.Kel., New Paint, Carpets, Appls. Wood FP. $1700/mth. Fax Application & Ref’’s: 1-604-909-0272 $500 move in allowence, large 4bd house + bonus rm, 1.5bth, lrg deck, FS, DW, micro, CA, ug sprinklers, shr’d lndry, priv yard, quiet street. NS, NP. $1695 incl utils. 1-250-3713382 or 250-317-5122 5 Houses/Suites Lakeview Heights view, duplex,start 1bdrm $500, 3 bdrm $1,200 & 6 bdrm $ 2,500 (Util, Pets Furniture Term) neg Jim 769-3123 AVAIL now, immaculate, 2bdrm rancher, sunroom/den, all appl. gas f/p, ac, lrg.lot, single garage, newer paint & flooring, located on Westside of Kelowna in Fintry a rural lake community, 35mins to either downtown Kelowna or downtown Vernon. $1300/mo. R.R. Kristi 1-604-862-8039, email kristip@telus.net CENTRALLY located Glenmore home for rent. 3bd, 2.5bth, very nice home, NS, NP. Ideal for professional couple. $1800 (incl utils, sat & int) 250-859-2801 EXCEPTIONAL Lakefront character hme: Lwr. Mission, priv. country garden setting. 4BD. 3ba., part. furn’d., outdoor ammens., boatslip, 12mos. rental, mature cple. pref., ns, np, $2950.mo. Avail. Feb. or Mar. 1-403-390-0190. EXEC. New w/o Bungalo, 4bd, hrdwd, SS appl, 5mins to DT, amazing lakeview. $2450. Call 250-769-2099 FULLY furn’’d. 1bd house on acreage near Kelowna, all utils & cbl incl. Avail immed. Quiet, mature tenants only. $850. 250-861-8907, 250-317-2546 GUEST House for Rent Ready Feb. 15th. 2 bdrm/den, 2 baths, W/D, F/S, Dishwasher; Hwy 33E. near Joe Rich Hall. $1,000/mo. pluse utilities. No Pets. 250-765-8675/moonshine@telus.net PEACHLAND Rancher, 3bd. +den Semi waterfrt, $1450, 5appl, ref’s 1-604-856-2391 WANT TO OWN? HAVE YOUR RENT MONEY WORKING FOR YOU!!! Rent to own, all areas, generous rent credit. QUALITY FREE INFO!!!!! 250-549-7090 www.okanaganleaseoption.com WHY Rent When You Can Own? Pymts As Low As You Have Now! Good Credit? Steady Job? See how easy it is! M. Gidden, MacDonald Rlty kelownafirsttimebuyers.com

FULLY Furn’’d. rm. w/tv. PC access, everything provided, senior’s okay 250-491-7657

2BD, lrg, in beautiful country setting. Pets ok. WD, sep ent., $850/mo. 250-766-1265 2bdm Winﬁeld bsmt, priv ent., FS, NS, NP, avail Feb 1, $790 incl utils, DD. 250-766-3395 2BDRM bsmt avail now, $800 incl utils. NP, NS. Call 250-864-7404 2BDRM suite. $750 incl utils. Sep ent & lndry, near school & bus, newly reno’d. Call 250-317-8515 2 bdrm suite. Newly renovated. NS, Nparties, cat OK. $900mo utilites and cable inc. Avail Feb 1. Call Ryan 250-575-7168 2BDRM walk out suite. 1000 sq.ft., near lake, 4 appl, NS, NP, refs. $950/mo incl utils. Avail. Feb.1/10. Ph 769-5624 or 317-0373 2BD suite avail Feb 1/15 located in cul-de-sac in Glenmore, bright & very clean, sep ent., 2prking spaces, own WD insuite, beautiful backyard & bbq, NS, NP. $950 incl hydro & gas. 778-478-1323

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

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

Rooms for Rent 2rms. From $450-$490 utils, phone & cbl incl, good loc. 250-860-8106, 250-718-1621 CLEAN Furn. rooms/suites DT Kel W/D utils incl $475+/mo, Quiet Male, 250-861-5757 FURN’D.Incl. w/d, int/ cbl. & utils. Female working or student, np, $400.&up 870-7183 FURN’D ROOM for clean, mature, N/S student, working person. Near KLO Campus. Refs & DD req. 250-762-5122. SHARED accom upstairs, hrwd ﬂr, nice & clean, prefer male. $550. 250-862-6752

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

RV Pads ACRES R.V FULL SERVICE SITES $525. MO. (incl. power) **FEB. 1 SPECIAL** Winter Rate All Summer” “Out of Town, But “IN TOWN” 2 Sites Left phone (250) 765-2580

Seasonal Acommodation BIG WHITE, 1bd suite in the Snow Ghost Inn, avail Feb 1st. $950mo. 250-317-1118

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Retirement Suites Available! 250-860-1064 Shared Accommodation ENTIRE lower level, incl lrg familyrm, own bth, FP shr’d kit/ lndry only. $600. Avail immed. Glenrosa. 250-717-7022 FURN’’D Bedroom, Rutland, NP/NS, $480 incl utils, cble, int, free lndry. 765-1633 LOOKING for quiet, kind, reliable NS person to share a 2 bdrm bsmt. suite. $450. Feb 1. 778-478-7783 Private bdrm semi-pri bth, quiet person, $475, everything incl. 1-888-492-2543 ROOMMATE to share house in north end. Cbl/int in lg. unfurn’d. rm. responsible ns, $500. utils incl. 860-5787

Suites, Lower 1BD 1Ba +den $725. Upper Mission, nice, lvl entry, newer home, priv ent & laundry, quiet prof. NS, NP. 250-764-8854 1BD. Blk. Mtn. area $650.mo. elderly pref f/s, np, ns, Feb. 1st 250-469-2262 & 807-2207 1BD, Mission area, ns, nprtys, np, $785.mo. Mar. 1, ref’s. req’d. 764-4928 for interview. 1BD suite, N. Glenmore, grnd lvl, bright, 1-person, shr’d lndry, NS, NP, $675 incl utils, int & Sat. Feb 1. 250-826-7824 1-BEDROOM, 4-Appliances, $750 Including Utilities, Cable & Internet OR 2-Bedroom, 5-Apppliances, Pet OK $850 Including Utilities. 250-8601961 Register Online www.homeﬁnders.ca 2BD. 1ba. Rutland/McCurdy area, very clean bright, gr. lev., cvrd. patio, fncd. bckyrd, f/s, cent. air, b/i vac, u/g irrg., priv. prkng, nr. amens., share w/d, $900. util. NP, NS. Avail. Feb. 1, 250-491-4506. 2BD bsmt suite, nice & clean, 5min to UBC, utils incl, $775. Call 250-766-1314 or 250-718-1975. 2BD bsmt suite, NS, NP, no parties, close to UBCO & bus stop. $950 incl utils. DD req’d 778-753-1356 2BD. +Den, $950mo. nr. school & shopping crt. 380 Jan 15th, Hardie Rd. Rutland, 250-862-5756, 250-864-6810. 2BD. HOSPITAL AREA. Nice level entry suite, lndry, priv ent, quiet person/couple. NS, NP. $850. 250-764-8854 2bd legal suite, Rutland, $850+dd, cls to UBCO, NP, Feb 1st. 765-0695 & 215-9763

3BDRM, S. Rutland. Very Spac. Reno’’d, Incl. New Kitchen. F/S, W/D. $1125 utils. Avail Jan. 15. (250)491-3188

3BEDROOM newly reno’d bsmt suite, large yard, small pets. Avail Feb 1. $950. Call 250-808-7473 AVAIL Feb 1st, 2bdrm, like new lvl-entry, close to DT, carport, lndry hook-ups, $850. Shr’’d utils. 250-868-0915 BACHELOR suite. NS, NP, utils incl, good for student or single occupancy. Springvalley area. $560. 250-861-8333

BLK Mnt area. 1bd, $650. 2bd, $725 utils incl. Sep ent, prking, ref’’s req’’d. Call Paul 250-765-7504.

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

EXECUTIVE SUITE in $1,000,000 home, 2bd, 2bth, 1kit., $1500, 1500sq’’ - 3bd, 3bth 2 kits, $2000, 2000sq’’. All appl, lake/city view, insuite storage. Ted, 250-769-1068

FURN BACH ste, ideal for student, $525 + dep, utils incl, ns, np, ref’s. 250-766-2526.

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

LRG.2 bdrm 950.00 incl utils.sep ent laundry, deck,air.near schools & bus ph.250-860-5797 NP LRG 2bd walk-out bsmt suite in Westbank, 4appl, NS, NP, $800 incl utils. (250)769-5068. SPACIOUS 3BDRM, gas FP, laundry, garden setting w/lakeview, Winﬁeld. NS, NP. $1200 utils incl. School-bus route. Avail now. 250-717-6910 WESTSIDE lrg 1bd + ﬁreplace, $800+utils. Also Westside 2bd+den w/o, $900+utils. Close to all amens. Rutland cozy 2bd house, $1100+utils. 250-869-5500, 250-469-1566

Suites, Upper

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

2BD above ground suite, newly reno’’d, FS, DW, micro., shr’’d lndry, CA, NP, NS, quiet area. Parking avail. $995/mo incl utils. 1-250-371-3382 or 250-317-5122

2BD, spacious, bright, brand new, own ent., no stairs, NS, NP, Nparties. $900 incl utils. 250-801-8542 3bdrm,1bath, Rutland,near G r e e n w a y, F, S , D W, s h a r e d laundry,NS,NP,DD $1350 utils included.250-765-4993 AVAIL Feb 1st. 2bd. w/carport & storage, behind Plaza 33, ns, nprty’s, np, seniors or working only. Incl. 5appls. $900. 250-451-9923 EXCELLENT Condition 2bd, 5appl, uils incl, quiet cul-desac, nice yard. $1200. Avail Feb 1st. Call 250-717-3580

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FEB 1st, 3bdrm mainfoor character home, close to downtown, shr’’d lndry, offstreet prking, share utils. $1200. 250-868-0915 NEW Bach. suite, Avail. now, $675, downtown Kelowna. Call (250)869-1506 ONE Bed ground level suite in rose valley area, private entrance carport,private patio,stainless app,w/d,ﬁreplace,all utilities incl. cable,wiﬁ 1000.00 mo 250-801-0729

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

2BD. Exec. Pearwood Corner, Glenmore. H/w ďŹ&#x201A;rs., granite, ss appl., f/p, w/d, grge, $1290. Feb. 1, 864-1300, 863-6402 2BD. to share w/one other $450. +1/2 util. & cble. minutes walk fr. Park. Rec, buses & Spall Mall. on quiet Cul-deSac, 2nd ďŹ&#x201A;r., lg. balcony, overlooks courtyard, smoker considered n/p, n/c, 778-478-1082

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

Auto Accessories/Parts (4) 235/70R16 Winter Tires. 75-80% tread, EXCELLENT condition. MUST sell. Call 778-478-7769, 250-869-7362 LYLEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TOWING Free removal of unwanted vehicles. Pay up to $1000 for good vehicles. Lots of used parts for sale. 765-8537

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

Cars - Domestic 1991 PONTIAC TEMPEST 4dr auto. Decent shape, good tires, perfect winter car. New brakes. Needs trunk latch. REDUCED: $500.00 250-869-7362, 778-478-7769 2000 Chevy Cavalier Z24, 2dr. 4cyl, 5spd. ac, cd plyr, 160kâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, ex. cond. $2475, 768-4002 2001 Neon, great cond., snow tires, 2 sets rims, air, 4 disc cd, black, manual. $2400. obo. 250-558-6736 2001 Oldsmobile Alero, ,4dr, 4cyl, 166,000k, gently used, $4000 obo. 778-478-9483

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OUR CARS LAST! 97 Saturn SL1, auto, AC, 146k, new parts, new winter/ summer tires. $3500.859-2961 ACURA 2000. 3.2 TL, V6, PL, PW, Leath, Pseats, sunrf, 99,000K. No accidents. $9800 obo. 250-575-5070 MERCEDES Benz SL 500, asking $12,500 obo. Call 250-862-6752

Cars - Sports & Imports 1999 1/2 Jetta, well cared for, 223 kms. $4200. 250-547-6600. 2005 Honda Accord coupe EXL, 57,000kms, exc.cond. New windshield, tires & brakes. Lady driven, Must sell. $17,500 obo. 250-541-0789. â&#x153;ś MECHANICS SPECIAL â&#x153;ś 1989 HONDA PRELUDE, BLACK, AUTO, P/W, SUNROOF, GOOD BODY, NEEDS SOME WORK, LOW KMS, $1500 OBO. VERNON (250)938-1619

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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1991 Ford F150 4x4, Reg. cab shortbox, recent new engine & clutch, 302 5spd. Must sell $1500 obo. 250-470-2677 1998 GMC 1500, 6cyl., engine needs main bearings, otherwise good. Offers. 575-4646 1998 Toyota Sienna, 7 pass. 4dr, 6cyl, 1 owner, mint cond. new winter tires, 181K, $7000 obo. 250-542-1907, Vernon. 1999 GMC 2500 4x4, ex-cab, s/b, V8 auto, very good cond. $5900. (250)503-0320 2002 GMC 2500 4x4, ext-cab, S/B, 6L auto, 150K, exc/cond $8,900 (250)306-5362 2004 Ford F150 4x4, ext-cab, S/B, V8auto, good cond $10,000. (250)308-2225 2007 Ford F-150 4X4. Ext. cab, 6.5 ft.box, matching canopy, 4.6L, 56K, warranty to 2012. $20,000. 250-470-8698 2007 PU truck, Toyoyta Tundra, 4x2, 18,350k only. Asking $16,800. 250-860-0850 or 250-469-3268 2008 CHEVY Silverado,Black V-8 (5.3L) Loaded, All the extras, Warranty Remain. Low KMS- Offers 250-837-2694 MAZDA MPV Minivan, 2002, $8000. Great condition. Call Simone, 250-450-9066

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Boats 14â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Peterborough. Newer 8hp merc., trailered, lots of extras, $1200 obo. 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; atndem trailer, ďŹ&#x201A;atdeck, $700. 250-448-9146

Adult Entertainment IF You have the Desire I have the ďŹ re. The difference is only a touch away. Call Mia @ 250-317-8043 anytime. MATURE Lady. Relaxing body rub, 9am - 9pm daily, 250-215-9030

Escorts 1 and only Garden of Eden. Someone for everyone and every taste. Open 24/7. In/out calls. gardenofeden.com All major cc accepted. 250868-9439 *36DD Playmate* Beautiful, Sexy & Very Busty. Lingerie & toys. All inclusive, sensual massage. 250-450-6550 A little pampering wanted by a sweet busty blonde? Call MJ, 250-864-3598.

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Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that Manteo Beach Club Ltd. of Kelowna BC, intends to make application to Integrated Land Management Bureau (ILMB), Southern Service Region â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Thompson Okanagan Service Centre, Crown land Adjudication office for a licence to expand an existing marina covering unsurveyed Crown land being the bed of Okanagan Lake fronting Lot A, district Lot 134 and Section 6, Township 26,ODYD, Plan KAP56248 Situated on Provincial Crown land located in the vicinity of Kelowna. The Land File Number that has been established for this application is 3408127. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Section Head, Crown rd rd land Adjudication at 3 Fl 145 3 Ave, Kamloops BC V2C 3M1. Comments will be received by ILMB until February 20, 2010. ILMB may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit our website http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/ind ex.jsp o Search o Search by File Number: insert Lands File Number for more information. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be provided to be public upon request.

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CUISINE from Jude’s kitchen Anna's Fresh I’m a grazer. My favourite way to eat is to fill up with little bites of this and that—so meals of appetizers are quite an attraction for me. I’m also a firm believer in basing meals on what’s fresh from the farms and fields, freezers and storehouses during each season, rather than relying on what’s been flown in from halfway around the world, after having been harvested unripe, and long ago. So, Anna Olson’s latest book, called simply Fresh, and published by Whitecap Books, starts out on the right foot with me, being organized as it is by the seasons of the year—to capitalize on all the best flavours of each time of year. There’s asparagus with rhubarb hollandaise; chocolate griddle cakes with cinnamon peaches; whole roasted pork loin with onions, pears and oranges; and potato soup with bacon and cheddar—each from a different season in the year. Anna’s recipes are fairly straightforward, but with sophisticated combinations of flavours, and the book is full of beautiful food photography. Olson has been the host of Sugar on the Food Network since 2002 and now hosts a new series called Fresh with Anna Olson. She points out that cooking with fresh, local ingredients is not a new trend. It's the way we used to cook and eat before the modern days of mass production and high tech transportation. I'm with her on that. I wouldn't mind a return to a slower, less frantic pace of living, savouring fresh produce and taking the time to grow my own, among other things. I must say attending one of the culinary classes at Mission Hill Family Estate is a bit like watching a Food Network show, in person. A new series began this week and continues with the spotlight on Jamaican food Tuesday, Jan. 26 and on China Tuesday, Feb. 2. For details, go to the website at: www.missionhillwinery.com and click on Culinary Workshops on the left. JUDIE STEEVES / CAPITAL NEWS

Gyoza or Pork Dumplings This recipe of Anna's is a great one for these delicious little packages. 1 lb. (454 g) ground pork 1 lb. (454 g) green cabbage 1/4 c. (60 ml) soy sauce 2 tbsp. (30 ml) garlic 2 tbsp. (30 ml) ginger 1 tbsp. (15 ml) sugar 2 pkg. round wonton wrappers (60)

BASIC DIPPING SAUCE: 2 tbsp. (30 ml) soy sauce 1 tbsp. (15 ml) rice wine vinegar 1/4 tsp. (1 ml) sesame oil Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Finely chop the cabbage and mince the garlic and ginger. Blend with the other ingredients. Shape a small patty to fry in a pan and taste test for seasoning. Adjust. Brush the outside half of one side of a wonton wrapper with water and place a teaspoonful of the meat mixture in the centre.

Fold over the wrapper to make a half-circleshaped dumpling and press the edges together to make a seam. Place seam side up on the prepared tray and lightly press down to flatten the bottom. Keep both the skins and the finished dumplings covered to prevent them from drying while you assemble the rest. Once the tray is full, cover with plastic wrap and freeze. Remove from the tray and store in freezer bags until you want to use them. They will keep well for three months. To cook: Heat a drizzle of oil in a nonstick pan over medium-high heat and fill with frozen gyoza, flat side down, and brown. Add enough hot water to almost cover them, then cover the pan tightly and let them cook. Remove the lid and then let the water evaporate, gently shaking the pan. Cook for about seven minutes. Once the water is nearly evaporated, allow the gyoza to fry in the remaining oil for a minute just to crisp them on the flat side. Fry the rest in batches. To make the dipping sauce, combine the ingredients and pour into a shallow dish.

Anna's Chorizo Cheese Potato Wraps These are terrific snacks, or they could even serve as a light meal with a green salad. I made them without a mandolin so my slices were not as thin and even as they ought to have been, but they were still very tasty. I had to cook them a little longer. 3 large russet potatoes 12 thin slices cured chorizo sausage 1 c. (250 ml) grated old cheddar cheese vegetable oil, for brushing on Pre-heat the oven to 400 F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and brush it with oil (I used a spray). Peel the potatoes and slice them lengthwise into 24 slices, just under 1/4-inch thick,

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WESTSIDE ▼ TORCH

Olympic flame here Monday West Kelowna will welcome the Olympic flame on Monday when the torch relay for the Vancouver winter games passes through town. The municipality has issued a list of what it says will be the best spots to see the torch relay, including: • At 4:30 p.m. during a brief welcome event on Dobbin Road, at the Holiday Inn/Paynters Plaza. • From 4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Dobbin Road, from Hebert Road to Gosset Road. • Gosset Road to Old Okanagan Highway. • Old Okanagan Highway to Shannon Lake Road. • Shannon Lake Road to the Shannon Lake Golf Course. • From 5:15 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Ross Road to Hewl Road. • Hewl into the Mount Boucherie Centre parking lot. • East Boundary Road. to Chief Tomat Elementary. The view will be best from the right side of the road. In addition there will be a Welcome the Olympic Torch—Light the Way outdoor event at the Mount Boucherie parking lot between 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. followed by a community celebration at Royal LePage Place where local dignitaries will speak. There will also be musical performances, a parade of champions will be held and the public will get a chance to meet local torchbearers and take photographs. From 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. there will be a free family skate at nearby Jim Lind Arena.

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OLYMPIC SPIRIT…(from left)VANOC volunteer Steve “Stuntman” Francis, Coun. Rosalind Neis, Mayor Doug Findlater, Coun. David Knowles, official West Kelowna torchbearer Skip Cable and Coun. Carol Zanon hold up their red Olympic mittens outside Royal LePage Place and Jim Lind Arena, the sites of the Light the Way celebration and free family skate Monday night to celebrate the passage of the Olympic Torch through West Kelowna earlier in the day. (see story to the left)

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When motoring around on the west side of the lake, it’s sometimes hard to tell where West Kelowna ends and where Westbank First Nation begins. There are no signs dotting the landscape to say “District of West Kelowna limits” or “Westbank First Nation boundary.” In many cases there’s little more than a yellow line on a road or wild grasses blowing in the wind that separate the two jurisdictions.

By the same token, the District of West Kelowna said it came as no surprise to them this week when it got a few calls from residents who were not exactly sure if Canada Post’s announced change to postal designations on the Westside applied to them or not. “The vast majority of people do understand where they live and the special jurisdictions in the area. However, the postal change did bring up a few lingering issues,” said West Kelowna spokeswoman Kirsten Jones. Last week, Canada

Post told residents that West Kelowna is now the official postal designation within the municipality. Subsequently, the District of West Kelowna issued a press release advising people living in the municipality to change their drivers’ licences and passports accordingly. But the district’s press release also pointed out that “Westbank” remained the designation for people living on Westbank First Nation Reserve No. 9 in the south. Reserve No. 10 in the north continued to carry the “Kelowna” postal designation. While longtime resi-

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that the municipality is hoping to make other changes in the future to help clear up some of the confusion. One of the changes could be development of West Kelowna’s own mapping system. Ideally the municipality would then be able to provide some kind of online service that would allow people to type in an address and determine if they lived in West Kelowna or Westbank First Nation, she said. Before that can happen the municipality must develop its own Geographic Information Sys-

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WESTSIDE ▼ WORLD JUNIOR A HOCKEY CHALLENGE

Council cool to second bid Jason Luciw STAFF REPORTER

Council remains cold so far to endorsing a second request to submit a bid for Hockey Canada’s 2010 World Junior A Hockey Challenge, although there is still a slight chance West Kelowna may take another shot at the tournament. West Kelowna Worlds Committee chairman Peter Wannop asked council this week to give $1,000 in seed money to prepare a bid and get planning efforts up and running. The group also sought council’s official endorsement for the bid. “We as a committee have recognized that this is a big undertaking, however we also feel it is entirely achievable. We have been contacted by many community business-

es and volunteers to offer their support,” said Wannop. It’s also about time Royal LePage Place arena be used to host a major event, he stated. “It needs to be put to the use for which it was intended. We feel optimistic this big event is exactly what our new municipality needs to bring us together as one. If not now, when do we start attracting business and showcasing our beautiful new municipality and make use of the facilities built for this purpose?” However, council continued to express reservations, including costs of organizing and hosting the tournament, which are currently pegged at $100,000. Wannop said the committee planned to raise the funds through sponsor-

ships. He also mentioned that the return for local businesses could be in the millions. The municipality would also gain international exposure through televised coverage of the tournament final, he added. Council didn’t outright reject the committee’s requests and suggested organizers make another pitch after doing a bit more homework. Coun. Gord Milsom asked the committee to return with a business plan in hand. He also queried if ice user groups were asked to move their schedules to accommodate the tournament schedule in November.

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▼ GAMES

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have found the vaccine for Olympic fever if anyone wants a dose. It’s called paying the piper. The fever itself I was never too worried about. I’ve survived it before. However, the lingering effects have me very concerned this time around. Olympic fever is highly contagious and I’m bound to catch a bit of it sooner or later. However, this paying the piper vaccine has severely curbed my fever symptoms. I suspect everyone else in town will likely be showing symptoms like anticipation and excitement after the Olympic Torch passes through town on Monday. The fever’s effects will likely wane for a couple of weeks before re-

turning with a vengeance on Feb. 12 when the games get underway in Vancouver. By the time Canada wins its first gold Jason medal everyone in the Luciw province will likely be delirious with Olympic symptoms like euphoria and pride. Should we take gold in men’s hockey, then everyone will suffer from crazed lunacy. Unfortunately, when the excitement wears off, this Olympic fever will leave lasting after-effects on the people of B.C. There will be no harsher repercussion than reality setting in and no vaccine will ease those effects. Let’s face it, $2.5 billion is a big bill for anything, let alone two weeks of games. And considering most people I

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know would rather watch from their television sets, the games could just as well have gone to Pyeong Chang, South Korea or Salzburg, Austria— the other 2010 bid cities—at much less cost to us all. At least then we could all endure Olympic fever without harsh after-effects, like the Harmonized Sales Tax, to help pay for it all. The reality is, these games are a symbol of largesse that the B.C. and Canada governments believe we can all still afford. Nothing like spending to make a person feel better until the bill comes in. And our governments still spend foolishly, give themselves pats on backs and pay raises for doing so and then lack any intelligence or creativity to find any other source of income except taxing us to death afterwards. They spend money frivolously on games, instead of freeing up surgery space for those waiting months

and months in pain with knee or hip trouble. They could have better spent money by creating tree-replanting jobs for laid-off mill workers or more daycare spaces for working parents. Instead of spending money on Olympic tickets for politicians and bureaucrats to watch these games in the comfort of arenas, they could have opened up shelters for the homeless. Instead of gambling that the Olympics will be an Olympic boost to the province, they could have banked on more trade missions to China, India, Brazil and Indonesia. It probably would be cheaper and smarter to woo developing nations that either now have, or soon will have, gross domestic products larger than Canada’s,. And, Canada’s has now fallen to 11th in the world, by the way. Instead of building costly sports venues to develop the athletes of tomorrow, they could have poured

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WESTSIDE ▼ HUMANITARIAN AID

Learning about Haiti helps us come up with better ideas U ntil just over a week ago, I never gave a moment’s thought to Haiti. Maybe it’s because I don’t speak French. Or maybe it’s because I’ve never travelled to the Caribbean, or have any friends or family who have gone there. Whatever the reason, what I’ve learned in the last week is how ignorant I am. And I’m okay with that. As I’ve increased my knowledge about Haiti ever so slightly, I’ve learned that my experience is quite possibly out of step with many Canadians. I’ve learned of families here on the Westside who have adopted children from Haiti,

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Karin Wilson gone to do aid work there, and then found that, in fact, the federal government gives more money to Haiti than almost any other country—second only to Afghanistan. Again, I had no idea. The problem with ignorance is that it means there are far fewer heads working together on something. It also means there are no fresh ideas coming into the mix. Ignorance allows us

to follow our same old patterns, and same ways of doing things, assuming there is only one way. When we learn something, we add our own spin to it, and we give it new life. The people who went to do charity work in Haiti 20 years ago paved the way for the people who are going there today. If we want to evolve in our understanding of anything, we need to take risks and do things in new ways. When I consider Haiti now, with my extremely limited understanding, I’m astounded the country has managed to survive as long as it has. I’m equally astounded that it has continued

to serve as a place for the rest of the Western Hemisphere to both dump its problems and offer up its treasurers. My first exposure to Haiti was back in the early 1980s when AIDS was discovered and experts of all sorts laid the blame on both Haiti and the gay population. It struck me then that this was a homophobic and, quite likely, racist approach. The United States reacted outrageously, conveniently using AIDS as an excuse to close down its border to Haitians, just at a time when many refugees were trying to flee brutality and repression. This month, Barack Obama finally opened up the borders to people who

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have AIDS (even Canadians with AIDS have been barred from entering the country.) Finally, some humanity on both counts. But Haiti has also been a focal point for North American’s best intentions. As I see it now, thousands of non-profit agencies have worked hard to help the people of Haiti. Thousands of talented and humanitarian-minded members of the RCMP and the military have gone to do peacekeeping work there. We have put our minds to creating something new, with caring and support behind it. What’s occurred is a country that seems to at-

tract a relentless commitment to hope, at a time when pure logic would seem to dictate the situation is truly hopeless. Haiti has become a galvanizing force for belief that where there is a will, there is a way. The challenge, as always for powerful nations, is to guard against imposing our will on others. There are those who believe that Haiti needs to do things “our way”. Frankly, “our way” has problems too. While North America may not be Third World, we’re awash in debt, we’ve been at war for nearly a decade in a battle that looks like it could go on forever, and we have millions of people who are homeless.

This outpouring of hope and support for Haiti could be the beginning of something completely new. Rather than assist the country in rebuilding the old, this could be an opportunity for deep and profound change. And if we’re really fortunate, some of that will come home to us all. Hope is a powerful force because it gives us purpose and focuses our vision. It’s only false hope when we forget to move our feet. Karin Wilson is a journalist and staff minister at the Centre for Spiritual Living in Kelowna. karinwilson@telus.net.

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Wannop had noted the Westside Warriors have agreed to change their schedule. Westside Minor Hockey, Westside Ringette and the Mount Boucherie Figure Skating Club still needed to be approached, Wannop said. Milsom also questioned why sponsors or members of the community group couldn’t come up with the $1,000 seed money. Coun. Bryden Winsby mentioned that one

reason council rejected a staff recommendation to bid for the tournament back in December was the suggested upgrade of the arena to accommodate the event. Wannop said that $65,000 of the money raised could go into improving Royal LePage Place. Mayor Doug Findlater then mentioned that the original upgrade estimates exceeded $65,000. However, Wannop said committee members felt some of the items could be rent-

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ed to cut down on costs. Findlater noted that another reason council rejected the original bid proposal was the risk to the District of West Kelowna for any losses the tournament incurred. “We understood there would have to be a financial guarantor. In the initial proposal it was felt that might be the municipality. Is there now someone else that is willing to assume the risk?” Findlater questioned. Wannop said West Kelowna would still be required to assume the risk, but it would also be in a position to reap the potential rewards. “I guess you have to weigh out that side of it as well––what the real benefits are to the community economically and recrea-

tionally. To me, any loss might just be an investment,” Wannop stated. However, Coun. Duane Ophus said West Kelowna, as a new municipality, had lots of demands on its resources and council wasn’t about to risk losing taxpayers’ money. Council would not entertain a motion at its Tuesday meeting to support the bid proposal or give $1,000 in seed money. However, it did agree to defer the committee’s requests until it received more proof of community support, including signed sponsorship agreements and indications that users groups would be willing to sacrifice their ice time to accommodate the tournament. jluciw@kelownacapnews.com

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Even though sewers are going in right across the street, Fenton Road residents are frustrated to learn they must wait at least four more years for the same service. Six homeowners petitioned council last week, asking the municipality to extend sewers up their street from the current end of the line at Gates and Glenrosa Roads. Louis Spartin said septic systems on his street are near the end of their useful lives. “All of us on the road have a sense of urgency and we would like to have access to sewers this summer if at all possible,” said Spartin. Services have been going in on nearby Ranch Road and Country Pines over the last few months and the half-dozen homeowners believed their properties could easily be added since heavy equipment was already working nearby. The group was even willing to kick in an extra $30,000 to the project, or $5,000 per home. The added contribution would have meant each Fenton Road resident would pay $15,000 toward sewers, plus connection fees, even though

Ranch Road and Country Pines homeowners were paying only $10,193. However, that would still leave the municipality to find $163,000 to complete Fenton Road sewers and West Kelowna staff said it couldn’t justify the work. For starters, engineering director Gary O’Rourke explained that property owners on Ranch Road and in Country Pines covered 56 per cent of their sewer costs, 34 per cent came from federal/ provincial funding and 10 per cent was out of West Kelowna’s reserves. But the math would be different on Fenton Road, said O’Rourke. “The district would contribute about 60 per cent and the property owners about 40 per cent,” he explained. That’s because the municipality was not permitted to tap into federal/provincial grant money to offset costs of Fenton Road, under terms of the grant application, mentioned O’Rourke. No new grants are currently available either, he said. O’Rourke also noted that Fenton Road homeowners weren’t the only ones nearby with aging septic systems. “There are other areas within that sewer ser-

vicing strategy (area), which aren’t the subject of a grant, which are priorities,” said O’Rourke. “At the next go round… we would consider these properties.” The current expansion to 960 properties on Ranch Road, Country Pines, Pineridge Place, Thacker Road north and Hayman Road will continue through 2013. The remaining 430 residents on septic throughout West Kelowna could then be added within the following two years, provided more grant money is secured. However, council wondered why staff wouldn’t just dip into reserves to cover the costs. Chief financial officer Jim Zaffino said the municipality needs time to build its reserves for all projects beyond 2013 and shouldn’t be accessing the accounts to service isolated subdivisions. “The remaining reserve would be for the next phase but it would have to be supplemented with a (federal/provincial) grant,” commented Zaffino. The only other way the municipality could fund the sewer extensions to Fenton Road would be through borrowing, which council was opposed to. wjluci@kelownacapnews.com

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WESTSIDE ▼ HAND-HELD AND HANDS-FREE

Now it’s time to ban all telephone conversations in vehicles B

ritish Columbia law now prohibits hand-held cell phone use by the driver of a vehicle. Hands-free cell phone use is still legal. But don’t be lulled into a false sense of security. The reality is that both are dangerous. Studies show that it doesn’t matter whether you’re yakking with one hand to the side of your head or with both hands on the wheel. It’s dangerous to carry on a wireless conversation, period. Why is it dangerous? Does it matter? Do you need to know the science behind why nuclear fallout causes cancer to avoid booking a holiday to Chernobyl? It does make some sense. Distraction is apparently the problem, not the position of your hands. We regularly take one or the other hand off the wheel— adjusting a mir-

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Paul Hergott ror, changing the radio station, putting in a CD, adjusting the volume, adjusting the air conditioning, setting cruise control, taking a sip of coffee, blowing our noses, scratching. Those are momentary distractions. They can wait for a break in traffic. We automatically time those adjustments for when it is safest to do them. They are also activities that can be accomplished with very little conscious attention. But not talking. Talking is continuous. Carrying on a conversation also takes energy and attention. And what-

ever energy and attention you put into the conversation, you take away from the level of concentration you are putting on the road. There are cases of pedestrians who have walked into moving vehicles while yakking on cell phones. It’s not like they needed both hands on the wheel. They put themselves in auto-pilot and devoted their conscious attention to the telephone conversation. Is it any different than having a conversation with someone else within the car? Yes it is. There is a study that proves that a person talking on a cell phone is more distracted than two people conversing together. Why is that? Who knows. But don’t take it from me. Check out the studies that have been referred to on the Internet. Also, check out the summary of research

findings published by the Office of the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles in this province that includes the following quotes: •“Evidence also concludes that there is no difference between the level of driver distraction associated with hands-free and hand-held cell phone use.” •“Talking to a passenger in the vehicle versus talking to someone through electronic means does not cause the same level of distraction.” We have taken a step forward by banning handheld cell phone use. Putting it crassly, though, the law will prohibit only those who cannot afford hands-free devices. When will we take the other step forward and prohibit wireless chatting while driving altogether? Clearly, we cannot count on the driving public to do the right thing without that.

In the meantime, can we get those who are making millions on the new laws by selling hands-free devices to pay for some of the injuries caused by distracted driv-

ing like we get cigarette manufactures to pay for some lung cancer costs? This column is intended to provide general information about injury claims. It is not a substi-

tute 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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Draft parks and rec plan unveiled Jason Luciw STAFF REPORTER

Five main goals have been highlighted in the District of West Kelowna’s first parks and recreation plan. Council was shown a draft of the document this week and Okanagan Lake access was named the top goal. Protecting the environment was second, showcasing natural amenities was third, leaving a legacy of future generations to enjoy was fourth

and creating a healthy, connected and active community was fifth. Council may yet alter those priorities before the draft document is amended for yet another round of public input. One part of the plan that must still be developed is a strategy for acquiring parkland and developing parks, trails and recreational facilities in the future. The plan also hopes to identify potential sources of funding. In public input sessions last year, residents

said they would like to see more parkland acquisition in the Goat’s Peak, Mount Boucherie and Glen Canyon/Powers Creek areas and Crown lands in the Smith Creek and McDougall Rim areas. Residents also said they would like to see the Westside landfill in-filled and turned into a park. Participants also indicated a strong desire for increasing public accessibility to the waterfront and improving existing waterfront green spaces, according to consultant

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WESTSIDE ▼ HAITI

B.C. kids will never forget their fateful trip to Caribbean

aiti’s horrors will continue to be catalogued for a long time to come. Along with the accounts of utter despair and loss will be the stories of courage, sacrifice and human triumph. I will not try to match the appropriately epic descriptions covering all aspects of this tragically historic event. Allow me, however, to reflect briefly on a few items. First, it is with some sense of pride that most Canadians (and most of the national media) are commenting favourably on Canada’s rapid response in Haiti’s most dire hour of need. Having said that, the world-wide outpouring of compassion and commitment will need to be sustained at unparalleled levels for many months, and perhaps, for years to come. Among the heartfelt stories of human response that fill our airwaves and newspapers is a simple,

Stockwell Day but moving, one about B.C. high school kids. As I’m sure you’ve heard, from a high school in the Slocan, a band of students found themselves trapped in Haiti, surrounded by sights and events which they will never forget. While they waited to be evacuated from an increasingly dangerous situation, they made a decision. They could huddle together for safety, which would have been totally understandable or, they could use whatever means available to help ease the suffering around them. They chose to help.

They emptied their pockets of all available hardearned cash. For high school kids this would be like their life savings. They found a way to buy rice and other staples but not for their own eating. They then emerged and went to those in such awful need and handed out all of the food until it was gone. These young people will never forget the days and long nights they waited to be rescued. And the Haitian people they so unselfishly helped will also never forget those kids from Canada. Next time you hear somebody muttering about “the youth of today,” tell them about the students from Mount Sentinel Secondary School in B.C.’s Slocan Valley. They were true heroes to the people of Haiti and ambassadors for the rest of us. Hats off to school superintendent Patricia Dooley who worked tire-

lessly with a whole lot of very distraught parents. And a big thanks to Pastor Jim Reimer and others with the group in Haiti who managed to find ways to communicate with the outside world and coordinate the evacuation. We salute each of you. Bravo. ••• The rest of my weekly report will sort of pale in comparison to what I’ve told you so far. But it really bears mentioning that the hard working volunteers of Logan Lake managed another successful pond hockey tournament, hosting 24 teams from Vancouver, Calgary and all points in between. Trophies could have been given to the seniors who worked from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. to pump water from below the ice to resurface each of the six rinks or Dave Pierce from the RCMP who oversaw the army of people it took to organize this now famous event.

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Local biathlete heading to world junior competition Kevin Parnell STAFF REPORTER

West Kelowna’s Julia Ransom is one of 16 young Canadian athletes who will target the podium at the Biathlon Youth and Junior World Championships. The event takes place in Torsby, Sweden, Jan. 27 to Feb. 2. Biathlon Canada has selected eight men and eight women who will be among the world’s most promising junior biathletes while competing in five youth and junior competitions during the 2010 World Championships. The youth category involves athletes who are 17- to 18-years-old, while athletes in the junior category must be 19- to 20years-old. At just 16, Ransom will be competing in the youth category against biathletes who are up to two years her senior. She is the youngest competitor to make Canada’s youth team and qualified by placing third

and fourth in two races last weekend in La Patrie, Quebec. “Competing at international competitions is a critical component to the continued development of our sport and the World Championships are the first major test in these athletes’ pursuit of their Olympic dream,” said Joanne Thomson, executive director, Biathlon Canada. Headlining the Canadian squad in this year’s event will be seven athletes who combined to win five medals at the 2009 World Championships on their home snow at the Canmore Nordic Centre. Ransom will be joined on the youth women’s team by Audrey Vaillancourt, of Quebec, who won a bronze medal last year in the youth category. Rose-Marie Côté, of Lévis, Que. and Emma Lunder, of Vernon are also on the team. “This talented group of athletes represents the future of our sport in Canada and has been making

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Thomson. It’s not Ransom’s first international competition. Last year the promising

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▼ PHYSICAL FITNESS

Now is not the time to give up on your New Year fitness goals

hether you’re employed in the fitness industry or a long-term member of a gym, you will almost certainly agree that January is the busiest time in the fitness business. This is in large part due to New Year’s resolutions. People flock to the gym to start their new lease on life. They are pumped up and excited about the journey ahead. They buy new shoes, nice workout clothes and gym memberships. They feel terrific and they are sure happy they have decided to change their lives for the better. They lose weight almost immediately and notice that they are sleeping

better and have more energy. Then comes February. You can always get a parking spot at the gym in February. If you started an Nina exercise program at Heyes the beginning of January as so many people have done it is absolutely critical that you prepare yourself for the road ahead to avoid some of the common reasons for falling off the exercise band wagon. After getting through the honeymoon phase of your fitness program you may very well become a little bored. The excitement of starting a new health regime and the cute new workout outfits will only carry you so far.

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At some point you are bound to notice that running on a treadmill can be mind numbing if you don’t do something to spice it up. Change is good. Instead of always walking on the treadmill, try a few minutes on an elliptical trainer, stair climber or bike. Vary the program that you do on your cardio machine. Try a fat burn, cardio, hill or interval program. Consider splitting your cardio between two or three machines. Distract yourself if you have difficulty getting through your workouts due to boredom. Magazines, books, television, music and even audio books are fantastic tools. Also, many electronics have games or applications that can pass the time while you wile away the calories. Group fitness classes can be a great alternative to long grueling

hours on cardio machines. Check with your local recreation center or fitness facility for a listing of class types and times. You are bound to find something that you enjoy . There are all sorts of classes, including cycle, kick boxing, step, boot camp, dance or even water aerobics. Your strength training program will need to be changed/tweaked at about eight to 12 weeks. Plan ahead for a switch to a new program or perhaps just modify the one you’re doing if you’re still enjoying it. A personal trainer can assist you with re-design and techniques for stimulating muscles (and mindsets) that have become stagnant. While we joke about the fall off of participation in fitness after the initial January rush, I am always very inspired by people that have set goals and have such great intentions.

It is so important to take it just one step further and ensure that you continue on your road to fitness. Plan your workouts in advance so that you have a record of what you have done and you can see when changes need to be incorporated. Set goals, both short and long term. If you’ve gone this route before and feel you may be falling victim to boredom, be pro-active and consult a trainer for ideas, support, motivation and a plan. There’s really no point in spending hundreds of dollars on memberships, clothing and shoes if they’re only used for one month. Factor in some extra funds for professional guidance . It’s money well spent. Experience fitness in February. Nina Heyes is a fitness director and certified personal trainer at BodyFit Fitness in West Kelowna.

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WESTSIDE ▼ ENVIRONMENT

Climate change is obviously a symptom of economic madness

n a CBC interview about his decision to prorogue Parliament, Prime Minister Stephen Harper said Canadians are primarily focused on the economy. Thus, he dismissed concerns about Canadian complicity with torture in Afghanistan and ignored the fact that Canadians see climate change as a critical issue. Harper has often used the economy as an excuse to reject our international obligations as a signatory of the Kyoto protocol and to rebuff serious discussion about the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, develop renewable energy, and create green jobs. In his recent cabinet shuffle, Harper reaffirmed that the economy is his government’s top priority. Raising the spectre of economic disaster is a convenient way to downplay or ignore other issues, but global ecological degradation

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David Suzuki has enormous economic implications. Former World Bank chief economist Lord Stern, in his groundbreaking analysis of the economics of climate change, concluded that taking action to keep heat-trapping greenhouse gas emissions below levels that would cause catastrophic climate change could require investment of two to three per cent of annual global GDP. That’s a huge amount of money, but such a massive investment would create jobs and move us to a sustainable and healthy energy future. Lord Stern also pointed out that failing to bring down greenhouse gas emissions will destroy the economy,

costing more than the First and Second World Wars combined! How can anyone who claims to be concerned about the economy ignore this? The challenges we face are far more profound than just economic collapse. They threaten the very existence of civilization. The environmental crisis is not just about greenhouse gas emissions, toxic pollution, disappearing forests, or vanishing species. It’s about whether the biosphere can continue to support top predators, and no species is higher up the food chain than we humans. In a debate last summer in the U.K.’s Guardian newspaper, between George Monbiot and Paul Kingsnorth, both wellknown writers and environmentalists, Kingsnorth refers to a set of graphs with the same horizontal axis measuring time from 1750 to 2000.

The graphs measure “population levels, CO2 concentration in the atmosphere, exploitation of fisheries, destruction of tropical forests, paper consumption, number of motor vehicles, water use, the rate of species extinction and the totality of the human economy’s gross domestic product.” What’s amazing is that although they measure such disparate factors, the graphs’ curves are almost identical: “A line begins on the left of the page, rising gradually as it moves to the right. Then, in the last inch or so – around 1950 – it veers steeply upwards.” We are familiar with these curves, especially for population. Try this: Take a piece of paper and draw a horizontal line representing time, but now ranging from 150,000 years ago (when our species appeared on Earth) to the present. For more than 99 per cent, the curve is

virtually flat, rising imperceptibly until finally reaching a billion in the last pencil-width of time around 1830. Then the curve leaps straight up off the page to 6.8 billion now. Nothing can rise so steeply without hitting limits, resulting in rapid collapse. Kingsnorth’s conclusion? “The root cause of all these trends is the same: a rapacious human economy bringing the world swiftly to the brink of chaos.” He argues that many of us, including “much of the mainstream environmental movement”, ignore this reality because we “are still wedded to a

vision of the future as an upgraded version of the present. We still believe in ‘progress’, as lazily defined by western liberalism.” Although I lean toward Monbiot’s somewhat more optimistic arguments in the debate, I fear Kingsnorth made some undeniable points. “Climate change is teetering on the point of no return while our leaders bang the drum for more growth,” Kingsnorth argued. “The economic system we rely upon cannot be tamed without collapsing, for it relies upon that growth to function.” We cannot keep fool-

ing ourselves into thinking that simply recycling and composting, replacing light bulbs, and buying hybrid cars will get us out of the jam we’re in. These are important, but they’re only a start. Our blind and relentless commitment to continued growth is the very heart of the crisis. If Harper is serious about the economy being our highest priority, he’d better start to address the state of the global ecosphere. Climate change is the place to start. with Faisal Moola David Suzuki is a scientist and broadcaster besed in Vancouver. www.davidsuzuki.org.

▼ HAITI

Suffering hits close to home for local man Jason Luciw STAFF REPORTER

Smith Creek resident John Burke knows all too well the pain and suffering caused by natural disasters like the 7.0 earthquake that struck Haiti on Jan. 12. Burke was raised on the nearby island of Jamaica where he and his family repeatedly rebuilt their lives in the wake of hurricanes. The firsthand experience of such pain and suffering, propelled Burke to help with the Haitian tragedy, he said. “I feel for those people in Haiti. I know exactly what they’re going through because I so often experienced it myself,” Burke stated. As photos and videos from the Caribbean nation poured in last week showing the devastation, Burke said the personal losses of his youth came rushing back. “In the last hurricane I lived through in 1951, I lost a lot neighbours and friends. Children were killed. I lost schoolmates. Three hundred and sixty five people were killed in the surrounding area where I lived.”

Burke said he moved to Canada in 1953 to escape the constant devastation. “I just couldn’t take it anymore.” And when news came of the disaster in Haiti, Burke said he wasn’t about to deal with it by sitting down and watching endless news coverage from the comforts of his home in West Kelowna. “It brought all the memories right back and by Thursday evening I just couldn’t’ take anymore and I said fine I’m going to do something about it, and raise money for the disaster.” After asking around, Burke was able to set up a booth outside Save On Foods. From Sunday through Wednesday this past week, he raised almost $1,600 for the Canadian Red Cross and Salvation Army. “They’ve received two deposits already. One deposit was for $1,118.87 earlier in the week and another one (Wednesday) was $444.83.” Burke will be outside Save On Foods again Sunday through Wednesday this week from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day.

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WESTSIDE ▼ DECORATING

Picking the right material for your countertops is important

have been busy With sanded and DECORATIVE with kitchen and sealed grout, even on TOUCHES bath renovafloors, this applications over the past few tion has more of a real months. stone look. An applicaAnd I have noticed tion such as this works a familiar project inwonderfully in a house quiry. Sallie being readied for sale My clients have Ritchey or one being used as a been toiling with tile rental. for backsplash and That said, howfloors, as well as laminate for counter- ever, it is often good to use laminate. tops where granite is not an option. And there are many to pick from and With the tile, often porcelain wins many suppliers. out, as it is more sophisticated in apSo where do you start? pearance and wearable. If I am working closely with a Often I find tile that mimics travclient, I prefer to take them to the supertine and granite in both colour and plier and narrow it down to at least texture, and it can be installed at onethree colour choices. It is preferable to third of the price of travertine or gran- select from the same line, but not neite. cessary. I keep two to three designs

in hand, in case a product has been dropped from the line. If you tell your tradespeople about the back-up selections, he or she will be able to proceed with the second or third choice, instead of holding up the work. Being there are several brands of laminate, I also look at the texture of the one my client prefers. I prefer to have a laminate with a slight sheen because if the laminate has too much of a matte finish, it is more difficult to keep clean. If you have a coffee ring on a countertop with matte finish, you need to fully wet a cloth to remove it. If you have the same stain on one with an eggshell finish, you could wipe it with a damp cloth instead. As a rule of thumb, the duller the sheen, the more soap residue you see

and the more work there is to clean it. Now you may be wondering how do you identify the sheen to the contractor or order sales person. Countertop laminate has a four-digit number, a dash then a two-digit number. That two-digit number is the number that identifies the texture. For example, in the Formica line, 77 is one of the best finishes to work with, as it has a stone-like finish in appearance, and is easy to keep clean and low maintenance. It is necessary to specify to your tradesperson or supplier which finish you like. If you look at most laminate samples or chips, you will notice there are certain patterns in certain finishes. You need not worry, you can get the same sheen in the entire line of

laminate on that board. The only thing you cannot do, however, is specify that you want a 90 finish from the Wilson Art line on the Formica laminate. It does not cross over like that. ••• Now that the federal government’s Home Renovation Tax Credit has only two more weeks of life left in it, you either need to put it into top gear, or budget for a different kind of job in February. With HST coming in July, you may want to begin to tackle all the jobs you want to get done before that tax is applicable. Sallie Ritchey is an interior and exterior design consultant and owner of A Decorative Touch in West Kelowna.

Haitian devastation prompts local Rotary Club to act The devastation in Haiti has prompted the Rotary Club of Westbank to take action. The organization will contribute $3,000 to an organization called Shelterbox Canada in support of disaster survivors. Shelterbox delivers emergency shelters to people affected by disaster worldwide. Westbank Rotary president Marjolein Lloyd said her club has decided to triple its contributions to Shelterbox this year in response to the human tragedy in Haiti.

“One shelter box was already part of our club’s annual budget, with the other two being added in an effort to support even more of those in desperate need of immediate help”, said Lloyd. “Rotary clubs are huge supporters of this organization, which was founded by Rotarian Tom Henderson of the UK,” she continued. “To date, the nine Rotary clubs in West Kelowna, Kelowna, and Lake Country alone, have dedicated funding for over 30 Shelterboxes for

Haiti, and are hoping for even more in the coming days”. The shelters are large, rugged plastic containers that supply up to 10 people with a tent and essential equipment needed for up to six months, she explained. Cooking utensils and pots, a multi-fuel stove, tools, rope, blankets or sleeping bags, water containers and purification tablets and ponchos are included in every aid package. Shelters are also assembled to meet specific needs in each disaster location, accord-

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