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TEAM KELOWNA (top left) had the largest of the 38 city teams represented in the International Children’s Winter Games. Opening ceremonies were held Thursday night at Kelowna’s Prospera Place and included a variety of entertainment by local young music and dance performers after the athletes had filed into the arena and taken their seats.
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Finding a way off the streets Charlie Bazso is one of the first cohort of Cardington Apartment residents—a once highly controversial supportive housing complex on St. Paul Street in downtown Kelowna— and he’s a testament to why the place works.
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t was not very likely that Charlie Bazso, whose parents raised thoroughbred horses on the Langley farm where he spent his childhood, would find himself living on the streets in his 30s. Given the variables in his adult life—drinking, heavy drug use, and eventually a long history of homelessness—it was even less likely he would wind up gainfully employed at the end of it all with hopes of returning to college. Yet if you watch the spark in the 41-year-old’s clear blue eyes, it’s pretty clear, even through his short, simple answers, various addictions and personality quirks, Bazso is a guy firing on all cylinders. “Working with the homeless and being homeless, I understand how people react,” he said in an interview conducted on a break from his position as maintenance manager for the John Howard Society. “There’s a lot of frustration and anger and, you know, basically anything to do with authority, rules, guidelines, they have a
hard time following…” The reasons for this aversion to authority vary, he explains, saying it’s largely to do with the person’s past, whatever got them to the streets in the first place. Bazso relocated to the Okanagan six or seven years ago where the California north climate beckoned. “It’s warmer than Calgary,” he said simply. He had some friends here initially who encouraged him to move, although he’s since lost touch with them. Before his arrival, Bazso lived on the streets in Alberta, entirely exposed to the elements and at the mercy of his own pent-up frustrations. He had gotten into drugs at a young age, then met a girlfriend with whom he shared a life in that province’s boomtown. She largely kept his demons at bay and by the end of their six-year relationship, they were engaged. He admits there was some drinking during that period, but it wasn’t until the relationship ended that his life really went haywire. A construction worker who had worked with horses in Golden, B.C. for
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JOHN HOWARD SOCIETY executive director Shelley Cook thanks Charlie Bazso for the encouraging words he gave the non-profit’s REnEW graduates this week. The program trains people on the fringes of employment to do energy retrofits in residential and commercial construction. a spat, it didn’t take long for him to slide from alcohol to drugs and wind up addicted to crack cocaine. His explanation of how he became one of the first residents of Cardington Apartments, the once highly controversial supportive housing complex on St. Paul Street in Kelowna that had the entire city in an uproar over the term “wet facility,” is a lot more complicated. For those who don’t remember what wet facility meant, the quick version is that the residents are permitted to use substances on-site as they work toward a clean and
sober life. The proviso is meant to ensure the formerly homeless residents get a real chance at beating their addiction rather than being turfed out of their new home for a simple slip up, like a fluke night of binge drinking after a trying day at work. As Bazso attests, it takes time to learn the skills—like patience— and coping mechanisms needed to ensure the bottle, needle, pipe what have you isn’t the only route when life gets difficult, as it often does. Even today, working in a management position
with the John Howard Society at Cardington, and consulting on their next supportive housing building in Rutland, those slips do occur for him. The difference is one minor setback doesn’t spiral out of control anymore, he said. It’s just another experience he can learn from, figure out what triggered the problem and how to avoid the issue in the future. All of that said, Bazso is quite plain about the difficulties moving into such a facility presented on first blush. Today, residents can
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move in, learn the ropes, and then slowly progress toward sobriety without much fuss. Some will choose to stay out when they’re using, out of respect for fellow residents, and the others will be weeded out as they demonstrate they are not a good fit for the housing. Life at Cardington was not like this when Bazso walked through the doors. “Everybody would be in everybody’s rooms partying,” he said. Bazso was one of the first residents, meaning many people were
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just starting the transition from the homeless to the housed. “When they started trying to cut out the harm reduction, eventually that started to weed them out,” he said. Today, he feels the criteria is more strict to get in—spots only come open once in a while— and there’s more balance between residents just beginning their journey and those who have made major strides. Bazso came into Cardington sober. He first connected with the John Howard Society through the Gospel Mission and had been trying to turn his fortunes around for some time. He had enrolled in a private college to earn counselling certifications—he wanted to work with the homeless—and spent a year living in the Gospel Mission’s Men of Destiny group home learning life skills to keep him off the street. He was working for the Men of Destiny program by the time he moved into Cardington, spending evenings away from home at his job as house manager. He then worked for Inn from the Cold, a church-based shelter program for the homeless which serves the wintertime needs of those on the street. His apartment at Cardington was affordable and he paid his rent to the John Howard Society. But it wasn’t until he
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ing individuals who might otherwise slip through the cracks in the employment cycle and putting them through a fiveweek course to provide everything from first aid to fall protection to WHMIS training. Bazso was among the first group of graduates and this week he delivered a speech on the tools the program has provided him to the incoming group. As each graduate collected his certificate— there were only men in this round of participants, though the previous group included women—they were given a special recognition: Best attendance, hardest worker, most motivated and so forth. All three energy providers (BC Hydro, Terasen Gas, and FortisBC) contribute to the program and a local contractor, U.K. Trades, has signed on to do a good deal of the hands-on job site mentoring. It’s worked out so well that this week’s grad class had a member hired directly out of the program and U.K. Trades owner, Ron Brewer, said he
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nent job out of his certifications, but it’s in janitorial work. With the knowledge and proper tools—participants are given a tool belt and a solid tool set so they’re ready to walk onto the job site—the John Howard Society was able to put him to work immediately. He has been able to use his energy knowledge in the work doing some consulting on the nonprofit’s new building. “I just try and go one day at a time, one step at a time,” he said. Bazso now sees a future in working with the homeless. He still lives in the Cardington Apartments, said he’s become far more aware of how we waste energy, and tries to help the other residents reduce their energy consumption. As the building was built with LEED certification in mind (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification system), his eye for waste contributes to an overall goal of reducing energy consumption in the building. He is hoping to return to college for more training in janitorial work and says he can one day see working in a counsellingtype role. Bazso said he still struggles from time-totime with addiction and with learning the patience necessary to keep up his work. He’s known for being tidy and ensuring everyone else in the building is too. jsmith@kelownacapnews.com
For the record A story in last Wednesday’s Capital News contained incorrect information. The second annual Stone Soup Chef competition final gala, slated for March 12 the Delta Grand Okanagan Hotel, has not sold out. Tickets are available at www.stonesoupchef.com or by calling the Kelowna Gospel Mission 250-763-3737. Also, the name of the restaurant where participating chef Ross Derrick works is the Peak Fine Restaurant at the Sparkling Hills Resort near Vernon. The name of the restaurant was incorrectly spelled in the story.
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Stewart offers no fresh insight Judie Steeves STAFF REPORTER
Even though he is the eighth provincial agriculture minister in the past decade and growers are feeling a little desperate at their low returns for fruit, Ben Stewart was received politely Friday by about 100 growers on the second day of the B.C. Fruit Growers Association convention in Penticton. The feeling among BCFGA members was that although Stewart may not be offering much more help than the ministers that have proceeded him, at least has a background in agriculture and has even been involved in growing tree fruits, so that’s encouraging. Growers have appealed to many politicians over the years to increase the agriculture ministry budget—since it’s the lowest of any province
Ben Stewart in the country—and continue programs that support the industry. But, instead of increasing, the industry has lost ground to budgets in such ministries as health and education. As BCFGA president Joe Sardinha noted, agriculture is an essential part of health care in B.C., yet it’s a drop in the bucket in comparison. Stewart did advise that growers must get consumers and retailers onside. “Eating locally is good
for the environment, good for your health and good for the economy,� he commented. Sardinha suggested growers partner with stores who will commit to go to local farmers first before shopping elsewhere for stock. “Catch the buylocal wave,� he advised. Instead of relying on government funding for support programs, he suggested growers establish partnerships with retailers. However, Winfield grower Roger Bailey told Stewart the government has a responsibility to use programs that are already in place to support the industry, for instance, by not allowing the import of produce which contains invasive pests of tree fruits. “Political will is needed to direct these programs to work,� he said. Stewart said he’s eaten
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already been collected, more must be gathered before the end of March prior to the city holding an intensive planning session involving the public, called a charrette • Plans to develop more awareness about wildfire prevention and address the issue through regulation • A report on plans to revitalize the area around Bernard Avenue downtown due to the “critical” need to upgrade underground utilities along Bernard from Richter Street to Abbott Street within the next five years • A report on the need for more dog parks in the city, especially lake shore parks.
While 76 city parks now allow dogs on leash, there are just seven offleash areas and only one is a water park. The report lists a number of possible future dog parks including areas at the Parkinson Recreation Centre, Hollywood Road South at East Kelowna Road, Boyce-Gyro Beach Park, Walrod Park, Black Mountain Community Park, DeHart Park, Cameron and Osprey Parks, the downtown library green space area, the land the city bought on Clement Avenue for a future RCMP building (temporary) and the in-land area of Waterfront Park. Gyro Beach Park is being proposed as a possible
new on-leash dog area. The report also suggests an area along Poplar Point Drive, north of Sutherland Bay Park, as a possible future off-leash, water park for dogs. Other topics include: • A review of the schematic plans for a new twostorey, 10,733-square-foot standalone seniors’ centre to be built at the Parkinson Recreation Centre. Construction would start this summer and be completed next year. The seniors centre will move from its current location downtown on the lakeshore • A request that the city move ahead with its approval for a system to check what people are throwing in their gar-
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bage, recycling and garden waste carts. The radio frequency identification system (RFID) has now been approved by all the municipalities in the Central Okanagan Regional District and is expected to take effect April. 1 • Give formal approval to the plan to take bylaw ticket disputes out of the court system and have them dealt with by a provincially-appointed adjudicator. The system would be a joint project by eight valley municipalities, including Kelowna, West Kelowna, Peachland and Lake Country, as well Vernon, Oliver, Penticton, Summerland and the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen.
B.C. Fruit Growers’ Association, favouring the resolution against GMOs. Summerland grower Neal Carter’s company, Okanagan Specialty Fruits, has a request before the U.S. Department of Agriculture for approval for apple varieties which have been genetically modified to prevent cut apples from turning brown. Carter, who is also a BCFGA member, pleaded with his fellow growers not to reject something they know very little about, asking that the resolution at least be tabled. “The science is in its infancy and yet you’re painting yourself into a corner at the beginning of the game,” he said. The resolution delegates were debating is fraught with inaccuracies and asks the government to not do what it is already doing, approving BMOs for open field release, he said. The resolution called on the government not to approve them “without a protocol in place to assure there is no impact on organic farm certification from the introduction of tree fruit and other GMOs.” As well, he pointed out that genetically-modified organisms are already used in pesticides, as well as to ferment wine and brew beer. An intensive environmental assessment would be done before any trees went into the ground, he added. See Debate A8
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The independent review into last summer’s death of a Kelowna man while in police custody has concluded that there is no evidence of criminality or wrongdoing by those who dealt with the man in the moments leading up to his death. On Aug. 15, 2010, RCMP were called to a Rutland gaming centre af-
ter patrons and employees called 911 about a customer’s bizarre outburst. Kelowna RCMP said witnesses told them that Brandt Zimmer, 40, was showing obvious signs of distress and was screaming, jumping and smashing video games. Police arrested Zimmer for mischief and then took him to hospital, where he died that day. Central Saanich police were called in to in-
dependently investigate the death, which occurred while Zimmer was in police custody, and three officers came to Kelowna for several days to interview police and civilian witnesses. On Friday, they said their investigation had concluded. “There was no evidence of criminality or wrongdoing,� said Central Saanich Cpl. Janis Jean. She said investigators
found that Zimmer was in medical distress that day when being dealt with by police, and their investigation determined that Zimmer, who suffered from substance abuse, was under the influence of nonprescription and prescription drugs that day. “We want to recognize how hard this is for the Zimmer family,� Jean added. “It’s a really sad case for the Zimmer family.�
Zimmer’s cause of death has not been released, as the coroner is still investigating the death. As well, the coroner’s service is also considering the possibility of an inquest into the death, and in that case it would be up to the jury to conclude what the cause of death is, said regional coroner Mark Coleman. cwierda@kelownacapnews.com
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Whether it’s fear of a jailbreak, of former inmates settling in the community, or simply an aversion to the increased traffic adding a new correctional facility to the Okanagan will create, school trustees say parents need to make their concerns known. At last Wednesdays’s board of education meeting, the issue drew a few fiery comments from trustees like Anna HuntBinkley who lives in the Lake Country area, close to where the proposed jail may be built. Hunt-Binkley and trustee Moyra Baxter had a heated exchange over just how many parents should be given letters suggesting they provide feedback, after Baxter cautioned parents from the entire district should be alerted not just those in the area concerned. “I don’t really care what Constable Neil Bruce says because it’s not going to be in their backyard,� Hunt-Binkley responded, noting the traffic alone would be a problem for her community where sidewalks are scarce and a student was recently killed while walking home from
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Paul Latimer dividuals can easily fall through the cracks. Most are not violent, but are increasingly on the streets or incarcerated rather than treated— and in cases such as this month’s shooting, there can be tragic results affecting many. Just a couple of weeks after the shooting, Arizona’s governor also announced she would suspend Medicaid in that state in order to balance the budget—leaving a quarter of a million low income people without access to health care. Ob-
viously, this is very bad news for many with mental illness in Arizona. In last week’s column I focused on mental health law here in our own country and how it is often interpreted too narrowly—leaving some vulnerable individuals on their own when their mental health has deteriorated significantly. When government and health care services are not operating as effectively as they should be, what can we do to ensure our loved ones don’t miss out on treatment when it is necessary? If you are concerned someone is struggling with a mental illness, you can watch for sudden changes in personality, thought processes or daily living. If your loved one shows a sharp decline in work or school perfor-
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ness. In European markets, they’re very sensitive on the GMO issue,” he added. “We can’t take the risk of appearing to have an open door policy on this.” Organic grower Wilf Mennell said he is very concerned about GMOs being introduced into their plant material. “As an organic grower it would jeopardize my certification,” Mennell said. Winfield grower Penny Gambell said, “The feedback I’ve heard is very negative. It’s not just organic growers, but regular growers too. Until we understand it better, this is not a road we want to go down.” However, another BCFGA member, who is also a federal scientist working on the project of creating a non-browning apple, David Lane, told growers the government is spending huge amounts of money on genetics to improve species. By approving the resolution, growers are “throwing out a lot of useful technology. “I would suggest GMOs are not defined in the resolution so there isn’t the risk that the government will think we’re not interested in new technology,” he suggested. The resolution was one of about 30 discussed during the two-day convention in Penticton. jsteeves@kelowna capnews.com
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“Then all of the chairs of the various trades departments got together to brainstorm how we could bring the torch to life.” Gamble put in a call to the culinary arts department and ordered the largest stainless steel bowl available. The team envisioned the bowl as a potential base for the cauldron. Carpentry chair Alf Leimert and his colleague Marvin Rode were charged with building a base for the torch. In a little more than six hours, Leimert and Rode constructed a four-and-ahalf-foot tall tapered pedestal base out of B.C. lumber. For the next stage of the project, automotive collision repair instructor Jeff Francis got extremely creative designing a set of flames out of 16-gauge stainless steel. “With help from Chris Burns, we came up with a drawing for the flames,”
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trades departments to come up with a unique look for the International Children’s Winter Games torch. said Francis. “We used a plasma cutter to define the flames and then polished them. “The next step was bringing them into the painting booth where I coated them with candy apple red and used special effects powder to bring it to life.”
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In a real-life demonstration of how collaboration, creativity and hard work can produce beautiful results, a team of Okanagan College trades instructors put their skills to work for the community, designing and building the torch for the 2011 International Children’s Winter Games. “I was approached by ICWG chair Heather Schneider who asked if I might be able to come up with a concept for a unique torch for the Games,” explained Jim Gamble, chair of Okanagan College’s electrical department. “She told me the torch needed to be portable and appropriate for indoor and outdoor venues. “So I got to work sketching and came up with what is now known as ‘the napkin blue print.’
With the flames, cauldron and base coming together, Gamble worked with colleagues in his department to light the flame. Using three LED lights set on timers, the torch imitates a flickering flame but without the negative environmental residue from gas or real flames.
The torch is also extremely safe and can be lit up indoors and outdoors and close to people. “It was great to be a part of this project and to know that we were able to give back a bit to the community,” said Gamble. “When I saw the finished product I was reminded of the incredible amount of talent we have in our trades department.” The project is an example of Okanagan College staff at their best. The team estimates they put in approximately 30 hours of volunteer time to build the torch. “Community projects are just the right thing to do,” said Leimert. “This project was a great collaborative effort and it was exciting to see each piece come together to create such a nice looking piece.” Standing over eight feet tall the new ICWG torch will be used throughout the course of the Chil-
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Nuts & bolts of West Kelowna marine park land swap N To the editor: Re: The (West Kelowna proposed) land swap—a new proposal has been made and, without going into too much detail, lets get to the important points. We have a 50-foot lake access and, we have an offer to trade it for a 75-foot lake frontage. So, we get 50 per cent more than we are giving. Marina Park is easy to find. To find the Whitworth Road/George Court land is somewhat more difficult. The 180 degree view at Marina Park is very good. It is not equally good at the Whitworth Road end— the northern property line of the land offered looks at Marina Park and southward at a small house with about a fourfoot high fence. Our 50-ft road end is bordered by a six-ft high block wall to the south, a slightly lower wooden fence to the north and larger houses on both sides. These walls will most definitely remain—not nice to look at. The 75-ft. frontage can give us an additional eight parking stalls. The 50-ft. wide
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If I had a million dollars…it’s just not enough
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have always been of the opinion that when it comes to these super jackpot lottery cash prizes, the money should be spread around among more winners. Why should someone win $5 million, when we could allow five people to each win $1 million, or even 10 people win $500,000. The response I usually get—and my opinion seems to be in the minority—that it creates more excitement if it’s a ridiculously huge prize, and that $1 million just isn’t enough anymore to be set for life. I always shake my head at that last excuse, but when you look at the rising cost of living, I begin to feel my position is weakening.
That fact was hit home by an errant email that landed in my mailbox recently. In it, an anonymous Internet talker (aren’t they all?) offered his suggestion to Barry Prime Minister Stephen Gerding Harper on how to fix our economy. His or her suggestions were as follows: “Instead of giving billions of dollars to banks and car companies, that will squander the money on lavish parties and unearned bonuses, use the following plan. There are about 20 million people over 50 in the workforce. Pay them $1 million apiece severance for early retirement with the following stipulations: 1) They MUST retire. Twenty million job openings, unemployment fixed.
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2) They MUST buy a new Canadian car. Twenty million cars ordered, auto industry fixed. 3) They MUST either buy a house or pay off their mortgage. Housing crisis fixed. 4) They must send their kids to school/college/university. Crime rate fixed 5) Buy $50 of alcohol/tobacco/(gas) a week. There’s your money back in duty, tax, etc.” “It can’t get any easier than that!” If only that were the case, but since I’m within earshot of being part of the “over 50” crowd, the idea of getting $1 million and retiring seems enticing. But living in Kelowna, the money doesn’t go far enough. Buying a new house, putting my kids through school, buying a new car—75 per cent of that $1 million retirement fund might be gone. So from a Kelowna perspective,
$1 million bucks just doesn’t cut it. The value of money has changed so much in my lifetime. As a kid, thousands of dollars was a big thing, whereas today you need multi-millions to be in that same financially secure lifestyle. So while I don’t think living on a $1 million for the rest of my life would send me to the food bank anytime soon, I need to start accepting the fact of thinking bigger is a necessity, especially if you want to be on the lottery winner pension plan. I have come to accept that one million bucks is not the fiscal golden rainbow it used to be. And that’s another reason why so many people today have restructured their retire at 55 plan to a work at 65 plan. Barry Gerding is managing editor of the Capital News. bgerding@kelownacapnews.com
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Call for fundamental change toward a provincially-mandated police force To the editor: I was encouraged when I read about the complaint filed by the BC Civil Liberties Association regarding the local RCMP attempt to vilify Buddy Tavares with no proof he had committed any crime, particularly domestic abuse. (Civil Liberties Questioning RCMP Conduct, Jan. 26 Capital News.) Some of us have been paying attention for many years to the whitewashing of wrong-doing by the
RCMP, who continue to deny the need for civilian oversight. We have had our hopes dashed over and over again that Canada’s federal police force would show some signs of resetting its focus back to upholding the law and protecting the public from the current practice of protection of their institution at the expense of the public—much like we have seen in the Catholic Church. The following is word-
ing from the RCMP website: “Commitment To Our Communities • Unbiased and respectful treatment of all people • Mutual problem solving • Enhancement of public safety • Open and honest communication • Quality and timely service • Accountability • Cultural sensitivity • Partnerships and con-
sultation • Effective and efficient use of resources.” So many of these laudable objectives appear to be nothing more than words on paper with no meaning to those in command. I see no indication this will change anytime in the near future so I am hopeful the B.C. public will now pressure our politicians, who are in election mode, to commit to establishment of a provincial police force. At least with policing under prov-
incial jurisdiction the public has a better chance of influencing the standards we expect to be upheld. The RCMP has had ample opportunity to show us they can and do intend to honor these commitments but have chosen not to. Now is the time for B.C. voters to demand change, in the name of public safety.
ft. strip of land. It would be costly and not attractive. And then there is one more important point to consider: Many of our northern West Kelowna residents do not really get the full benefit and pleasure out of what happens in the Gellatly Bay area but, certainly, the new offer
now, with a 25-ft. net gain of lakeshore property plus $800,000 that will strengthen our financial situation—this will benefit us all. Therefore, I believe, we should go ahead with the land swap. John Andersen, West Kelowna
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To the editor: There is really just one reason for the ongoing controversy over kthe Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA). It is that the teachers’ union is opposed to the use—by any organization or individtual—of any school-level student assessment results
to publicly rate schools. My reading of the 13year history of the FSA and the public statements and actions of union officials during this period supports this suggestion. Why does the union object to this use of student assessment results? It does so because such
ratings enable anyone to compare schools on a student performance measure that might be construed to reflect on the effectiveness of its union members. There is, therefore, one critical question that should be asked and debated before any action is taken regarding
the FSA: As a society, do we believe that the public should be able to compare schools that are funded in whole or in part by taxpayers on the basis of student performance data of any kind? I believe the teachers’ union would answer in the negative. But if, the
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Liberals should cut PR, increase economic action crease mobility is by investing government resources in raising the standard of living for the middle and lower classes, particularly through education. As the editorial states: “Oddly, the urgency of these kinds of reform is greatest in rich countries, where prospects for the less-skilled are stagnant or falling.” The B.C. Liberal record for helping low and middle income earners is abysmal. Middle income families found that between 2001 and 2009, B.C. had the lowest growth in average hourly wages and the secondlowest growth in weekly wages in Canada. Since 2001 the minimum wage has been stagnant at $8 per
hour—the lowest in Canada—and job growth has been much slower. In fact, B.C. had the worst job loss record in the country last month, losing 22,000 jobs in December. Meanwhile, the B.C. Liberals have made low and middle income earners pay more in hydro rates, MSP premiums and countless other expenses. It’s no wonder that in the past 10 years fewer Canadians moved to British Columbia than in the decade before. If the B.C. Liberals really want to “combat inequality and increase mobility” then they’ll stop wasting millions of dollars trying to convince British Columbians the HST is a good thing. In-
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over the age of 85. Hearing loss is the third most chronic condition after heart disease and arthritis. Deafness is more highly correlated with depression than is blindness. Common symptoms of hearing loss are difficulty hearing and understanding conversations, feeling as though most people mumble or talk too fast, difficulty hearing due to background noise, continually asking people to repeat words or phrases and preferring the television or radio to be louder than others require. Some common causes of hearing loss for seniors in addition to age are previous noise exposure, a buildup of earwax, illness, disease, infections and medications. When a hearing loss is suspected it should be im-
mediately investigated. Treatment is available and it does not always mean having to use hearing aids. For the hearing impairments that cannot be medically treated hearing aids are an effective method of improving hearing. Hearing loss has a negative effect in that seniors experiencing the loss feel worry and anxiety because they cannot hear in a social situation. They cannot hear questions asked of them and then feel unintelligent. They decrease their social involvement. This in turn causes depression, paranoia and isolation. Their overall wellbeing is affected and quality of life is decreased. They become frustrated by an inability to communicate effectively and
City in Action PUBLIC HEARING Notice is given that City Council will hold a public hearing on: Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at 6pm Kelowna City Hall, 1435 Water Street Council Chambers Council will hear representations from the public who deem an interest in the properties affected by proposed amendments to Zoning Bylaw 8000 for:
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Lot 51, Section 22, Township 26, ODYD, Plan 25984 Bylaw No. 10464 (Z10-0098) The applicant is proposing to rezone the subject property in order to legalize an existing secondary suite located within the basement of the single family dwelling. Requested zoning change: from RU1 – Large Lot Housing zone to the RU1s – Large Lot Housing with Secondary Suite Owner/Applicant: Mary Bell and Jennifer Bell/ Mary Bell
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Lot 5, Section 26, Township 26, ODYD, Plan 12434 Bylaw No. 10467 (Z10-0099) The applicant is proposing to rezone the subject property in order to construct a secondary suite within an accessory building. Requested zoning change: from the RU1 – Large Lot Housing zone to the RU1s – Large Lot Housing with Secondary Suite zone Owner/Applicant: Jade and Erin Hollenbeck
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Sharen Marteny miss interacting with others. It is important for seniors with hearing loss to realize the benefits of wearing hearing aids. Hearing aids have evolved into smaller and more attractive ear pieces. Today, you would have a difficult time telling a hearing aid apart from ear pieces for telephones and music. The adjustment period for using a hearing aids is gradual as the hearing level of the hearing aids will be increased gradually every couple of weeks until
the senior is comfortable with listening in a variety of environments and to hearing various sounds. Most often the hearing loss was gradual and adjustment back should also be gradual. To make it easier to communicate with seniors experiencing hearing loss, get their attention before you begin to speak. Stay close and face the senior. Speak clearly and expressively in a speed that allows them to process what you are saying. Listening is a huge effort for anyone with hearing loss so get to the point. If you are misunderstood, rephrase the sentence. Ensure there is sufficient lighting so that the senior can see your facial expressions. Move away from or reduce background noise
which decreases the ability of the senior to hear and is an irritant. Speaking in a lower voice register may improve the ability of the senior to hear the speaker. If seniors have a hearing loss then their ability to communicate is decreased and everyone suffers. Hearing is important for seniors to maintain meaningful and effective interaction with other human beings. For more information contact Colin VanBergen, the registered audiologist, at Okanagan Hearing Clinic.
Sharen Marteny is a services consultant for seniors in Kelowna. 250-212-1257 www.seniorsconsulting.net
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The applicant is proposing to rezone the subject property in order to receive the benefit of a permitted second kitchen. Requested zoning change: from RU1 – Large Lot Housing zone to the RU1s – Large Lot Housing with Secondary Suite Owner/Applicant: Neil and Chantal Staerkle
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Lot 1, District Lot 135, ODYD, Plan 17194 Bylaw No. 10470 (Z10-0029) The applicant is proposing to rezone the subject property in order to legalize a secondary suite within an existing accessory building. Requested zoning change: from the RU1 – Large Lot Housing zone to the RU1s – Large Lot Housing with Secondary Suite Owner/Applicant: Jackie Scherle / Lynn Welder Consulting Ltd.
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Part of Lot A, Section 23, Township 28, SDYD, Plan KAP89051 Bylaw No. 10471 (Z09-0062) The applicant is proposing to rezone a portion of the subject property in order to facilitate a 15-lot residential subdivision and related parkland dedication to the City. Requested zoning change: from the A1 – Agriculture 1 zone to the RU1 – Large Lot Housing zone and the P3 – Parks and Open Space zone (see Map “A” above right). Owner/Applicant: 0775362 BC Ltd Comments can be made in person at the public hearing, or submitted online by email
to cityclerk@kelowna.ca, or by letter to the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 1J4. Presentations at the public hearing are limited to a maximum of five minutes. If a person has additional information they shall be given further opportunity to address Council after all other members of the public have been heard a first time. No representation will be received by Council after the conclusion of the public hearing. Correspondence, petitions and e-mails relating to this application must include your name and civic address. Petitions should be signed by each individual and show the address and/or legal description of the property he or she believes would be affected
by the proposal. Correspondence and petitions received between January 21, 2011 and 4pm on Monday February 7, 2011 shall be copied and circulated to City Council for consideration at the public hearing. Any submissions received after 4pm on Monday February 7, 2011 will not be accepted. The public may review copies of the proposed bylaws, Council reports and related materials online at kelowna.ca/council or at the Office of the City Clerk at City Hall from 8am-4pm, Monday to Friday, as of January 21, 2011 and up to and including February 8, 2011. INFO: 250-469-8645 kelowna.ca/council
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Barney is a sweet senior guy looking for his retirement home. He enjoys having is belly rubbed on his big fluffy bed and will shake a paw. Barney loves to go for gentle walks and is happiest when his time is spent with a loving person. He has a preference to eating in your company and so needs a home where he can relax and enjoy his golden years.
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Hazel has lots of energy and needs to be frequently exercised. She enjoys walks & playing and is looking for an experienced confident owner who can offer her a quiet & consistent environment. She responds well to rewards for her good behaviour and her breed enjoys good physical & mental workouts. Please call in at the shelter so the staff can explain their progress with Hazels’ training. Unclaimed stray
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Cassius was very fearful and is still a little shy but very sweet. He is very affectionate, loves cuddles and would love a new quiet home where he can become a most awesome cat. He is litter box trained, uses a scratching post and would like a second chance for a new loving home. Please come down for a visit and see if Cassius would be a good fit for your home.
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Drey is a sweet but cautious dog, and bonds well with people he gets to know. He had some special privileges at his former home (sleeping under the covers, regular belly rubs etc) so would love to have those continue. Positive reinforcement is the best way to relieve Drey of his fearful behaviour and to bring out the very best in him. He is a great dog and hopes that there is a good, loving home for him in the near future.
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Children’s Games live up to high expectations Kevin Parnell STAFF REPORTER
Figure skater Julia Gretarsdottir may be from Iceland but she is very familiar with the B.C. landscape. The 15-year-old spends parts of her summers training in Vancouver and she also attended the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. So making the ninehour flight from her home in Iceland’s capital city of Reykjavik to Kelowna wasn’t that big a deal. Still, the differences between her home and Kelowna were striking as she arrived and held her first practise at the Capital News Centre in advance of her figure skating competition at the International Children’s Games. “It’s beautiful here,� Julia said. “It’s different. It’s more open.� The ice was to her lik-
ing as she found out as she practised on a nice soft sheet suitable for figure skaters. The games will close Sunday with a figure skating gala at 2 p.m. at CNC, followed by the closing ceremonies at 5 p.m. The four-member Iceland delegation was one of the smallest groups to arrive in Kelowna from 38 different cities in 13 countries. It was comprised of just two athletes, a coach and a delegation head. What they found when they stepped off the plane was more than they expected. “We’re elated, it’s fabulous,� said Thora Gunnarsdottir, Iceland’s head of delegation and Julia’s mother. “It’s so surpassed our expectations. We went to the Olympics in Vancouver and we were hoping we would get that kind of atmosphere here and we did. Everyone has
been so friendly.� While they enjoyed their lunch at the Grand Hotel, former Canadian Olympian Emily Brydon urged the competing youth to make friends and use the games as a way to connect with other people. “I think your goal everyday should be to meet five different people,� said Brydon. “This is about sport but it’s also about taking what you can from sport and making it about so much more, about friends that you make and goals you want to achieve.� Julia was planning to take that message and run with it. She said she came to Kelowna both for sport and to have the ability to meet other athletes who she may connect with. “I want to meet kids and see how they train but also I’m here for the competition and the experi-
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ICELAND figure skater Julia Gretarsdottir (left) and head of delegation Thora Gunnarsdottir were impressed by the International Children’s Games from the moment they arrived in Kelowna. ence of competing against kids from other countries,� she said.
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A former member of the Tacoma and Kelowna Rockets was inducted into the ECHL Hall of Fame last week after an illustrious minor pro career. Luke Curtin played a single game for the Tacoma Rockets franchise before playing three seasons in Kelowna from 1995-96 to 97-98. He had 77 points in 61 games in his final season after putting up 47 and 60 point years his first two seasons Curtin made his ECHL debut in 1998-99 and went on to play in 501 games over nine seasons with Baton Rouge, Atlantic City and Fresno.
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He is fifth in ECHL history with 384 assists and 11th with 577 points. Curtin is second alltime with five ECHL AllStar Game appearances (1999, 2000, 2005, 2006 and 2007) and he was named the Most Valuable Player of the 2006 ECHL All-Star Game with two goals. Curtin was a member of Atlantic City’s 2003 Kelly Cup championship team and finished tied for second during the Kelly Cup Playoffs with 20 points (2g-18a). He is fourth in ECHL post-season history with 58 assists and is tied for
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fifth with 75 post-season points. He was an All-ECHL First Team selection in 2003-04 and 2005-06 and was named to the ECHL All-Decade Team for 2000-2010 in a vote of fans on ECHL.com. The ECHL inducted Curtin, along with Richard Adams, Phil Berger and Joe Ernst, at the ECHL Hall of Fame luncheon ceremony presented by BFL Canada, held in conjunction with the 2011 ECHL All-Star Classic on Jan. 26 at the Bakersfield Marriott Hotel, the official host hotel of the 2011 ECHL All-
Star Classic. “This is a special and diverse group of inductees. It includes four individuals who made special contributions to the ECHL, but in very different ways,� said ECHL Commissioner Brian McKenna. “Phil Berger was one of the very first stars of the ECHL and put up impressive numbers in both the regular season and playoffs,� he added. “More recently, Luke Curtin provided fans with a level of skill and consistency which few have matched. This is a very worthy group of inductees.�
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When Sam Overton moved to Kelowna with his family from his native home in Manchester, England, his rugby coach had a few parting thoughts for him. That was two-and-ahalf years ago after Overton had taken to the sport of rugby quite well. “My school team was really good and we had a really good coach,� said Overton, now in Grade 11 at Okanagan Mission Secondary. “My coach said that I had the potential to one day play for Team
Sam Overton Canada. I never really thought that much about it.� That was until the past two years when Overton has been playing with Team Canada as a member of the Under 17
rugby team which recently returned from a tour to the U.S. They played the Team USA Under-18 rugby squad and split a pair of games. “It’s incredible,� said Overton, a 6-foot, 180 pounder. “I never expected this. I was really surprised when I got the invite for Team B.C. Now to have gone and played for Canada is incredible. I didn’t expect anything like it.� Overton is now setting his sights on Team B.C. and a seven-aside rugby tournament in Las Vegas. Sevens, as it’s known in See Overton A16
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Skills can be taught to athletes with determination Kevin Parnell When it comes to competitive snowboarding in the Okanagan, if you want to go places the past five years has seen the competitive infrastructure set up for success. Young snowboarders are working out with the Big White Free Ride team, leading into the Okanagan Development Team.
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…THEY POSSESS THE CHARACTER AND THE TRAITS OF AN ATHLETE THAT IS DEDICATED AND WANTS TO PROGRESS IN THEIR SPORT. Matt Galina
Both groups are based at Big White with the Okanagan Development Team in its sixth year of operation. It was established to promote and organize snowboarding events at a grassroots level and act as a springboard to provincial and national teams. Coached by Matt Galina, the team has about 16 boarders from 13 to 18 years of age on it this year. They compete in different events around the province as the youngrsters look to get their feet squarely on the board and see if competitive snowboarding is for them. “When kids come to our program they know how to snowboard,” explained Matt. “They may not be the best but they rpossess the character and the traits of an athlete that is dedicated and wants to tprogress in their sport.” Boarders as young as seven begin with the Big White Free Ride team and the majority of competitors on the development team started with the free riders. For Galina, he’s looking for positive character traits in the athletes he selects for his team. Skill can be taught but the development team is looking for kids who are motivated to push forward in a competitive, yet fun, environment. “We look for fundamentals and personalities and the coachability of the athletes,” he said. Galina began with the Okanagan Develop-
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SNOWBOARDER Hunter McMorran of the Big White Free Ride team won a gold medal in a slopestyle event at Sun Peaks last weekend. Jacob Marostenmaki won silver. ment Team as an assistant coach and soon took over as the club’s head coach. He works closely with the younger team as well as coaches at the provincial and national level to make
sure they are on the same page when it comes to development. In the past years the development team has graduated some snowboarders onto higher lev-
els. Jade Critchlow is now on Team B.C. and has been designated the Canadian national development team while her sister Tess is also on Team B.C. Other boarders have
also moved on, choosing other sports or simply to move away from the competitive side of the sport. “There is always turnover,” he said. “There are athletes who no longer
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“As far as interest in competitive snowboarding we’re seeing a bit of a lull, especially on the women’s side of it,” he said. We’re trying to rack our brains on how to get more females out.” The Okanagan Development Team will hold a selection camp in late spring and then another in the fall. If you are interested you can get more information on snowboarding at www.bcwnowboard. com.
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Kelowna team favourites at national vision impaired curling tourney Dean Martell’s Kelowna Curling Club team will pursue its seventh consecutive Canadian Vision Impaired National Curling Championship next month in Ottawa. Martell will be joined on the Team Canada rink by third Sandy Neddow, second Frank Costello, lead Bob Comba, onice guide Barb HansenComba and coach George Meikle for the national event which will be held during White Cane Week, Feb. 6 to 12. With a record of 49 wins and just four losses over the previous six seasons, the Kelowna curlers will once again be the favourites. “Yeah, they’re all out to be the team to knock us off the top and someday
our reign of being Team Canada will end but until that day comes we’ll continue to do our best,” said Bob Comba. The week-long competition will showcase the abilities of many of the nation’s best blind and visually impaired curlers from coast to coast with dreams some day of competing in the Paralympics as a full medal sport. “We’re working on it,” said Comba. “We’re trying to get the word out as we had hoped blind curling would at least be a demonstration sport at the 2010 Vancouver Paralympics but fell short of that goal. It takes time and a lot of support to get three continents with eight countries involved but now shoot for 2014 in
Russia. As we all know Canada leads all countries with people who participate at curling clubs coast to coast with all ages and abilities. “We had hoped to have teams from Scotland and the U.S.A. at this year’s competition and make it more of an international event,” added Comba,”but when checking the schedule it doesn’t look like they are able to make it this year.” The Kelowna team has been recognized for its accomplishments by Curl B.C. and was awarded the Provincial Curling Team of the Year for 2010 in British Columbia. For more information on White Cane Week, visit the website www.ccbnational.net.
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the rugby world, is different than traditional rugby with fewer players and more and longer passes. Overton says it will take some getting used to but with the seven-aside game making its Olympic debut in the 2012 summer Olympics, Overton is thrilled to be able to play the sport on Team B.C. “I’m really looking forward to improving my
sevens,” he said. “We will see some good competition.” Overton was born in England and started playing rugby in Grade 8. Coming to Canada he found that the sport is less popular, although it is played in elementary and high schools. Being from the interior is not the easiest route to playing with Team B.C. or Team Canada, but Overton has shown enough game to
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get onto the national team radar at the U-17 level. His love for the sport is one reason he has excelled. “I love rugby because it combines a lot of sports,” he said. “It demands endurance, strength, speed and agility. There is a lot of teamwork involved. It takes everyone working 100 per cent for the whole game to have success. It’s a very selfless game. It doesn’t matter who scores it just matters what team wins.” Overton is currently in training with both his school team at OKM and with a personal trainer as he gets ready for the seven-aside series with Team
B.C. The high school season will begin in the spring and he says OKM has a good squad that will be challenged by Kelowna Secondary. With solid grades to go along with his passion for the sport, Overton is hoping he can turn those things into a post secondary education where he can keep playing the game he loves. “My ultimate goal is just to do as good as I can and never turn down an opportunity I receive,” he said. “I really want to get a scholarship to a good school. kparnell@kelownacapnews.com
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t seems this weekend is destined to be a “sporting” one whether you’re a sports fan or not. While the rest of the nation will likely be tuned in at some point or another to the NHL’s All-Star weekend and/or all the Super Bowl hype, Kelownians also have the opportunity to take in a potpourri of tremendous winter athletic games involving youth. Tez and I were fortunate enough to attend the very entertaining opening ceremonies of the fifth International Children’s Winter Games on Thursday night. The 470 athletes (including 69 athletes and 19 coaches on Team Kelowna) were given a tremendous ovation and welcoming by the several thousand fans in attendance at Prospera Place. It’s the first time the winter aspect of the International Children’s Games has been hosted outside of Europe. Nicely intermingled
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Charlie Hodge between the political speeches and mandatory dignitaries were superb performances from various local dance groups, singers and musicians. Not to my surprise, Noel Wentworth’s music students wowed the crowds once again. An impressive filing in of teams, complete with flags, was another highlight of the special evening. Some 38 cities from 13 countries are taking part. The International Children’s Games philosophy places the focus on the city from which the children herald rather than their country. (If you want to see the cities and countries represented this weekend in Kelowna, check out
the Capital News website www.kelownacapnew. com.) *** I admit that some of my weekend attention will shift to the NHL AllStar events. On this past Friday, a whole new format for picking the annual all-star teams will transpire—and it should be a lot of fun. Instead of teams being decided by conference or by nationality this year’s formula sees two team captains pick their players in a draft. What a great idea. While the end result may not alter the unwritten ‘no hitting, it’s just for fun’ approach to the game (goalies are left hung out to dry at the mercy of the other clubs’ snipers roaming about freely) it should be more entertaining. For the draft, team captains Nick Lidstrom and Eric Stall had to decide who to pick between teammates, fellow Canadians or Swedes, family members, buddies. The skills competition
promises to be spell-binding and the game (hopefully) exciting. Ironically in perhaps a poignant way, the weekend will be lacking some real lustre. Sidney Crosby will not play due to an injury. He’ll join the likes of other stars such as Pavel Datsyuk, Evgeni Malkin, and others on the injury sidelines. However, what makes the absence of Crosby so frustrating is that it was a cheap head shot that left the hockey icon on the sidelines for the past two weeks. When Crosby was nailed two games in a row by questionable blows to the head area and finally forced to the sidelines indefinitely, he was the league’s leading scorer. Hopefully, he’ll return to action soon after the allstar break. But Crosby is not alone this year as several key players have been hurt by head shots. The crazy cranium carnage continues. Boston Bruin centre
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Marc Savard, a popular player around the league, may have played his final game. Savard is out once again with a significant concussion. He was terribly injured last year by a hit to the head in a game and had finally just returned to the Bruins lineup and was playing well. For Savard it is his third or fourth concussion —and may just be the final straw.
So sadly this weekend, because the players don’t seem to really get the message and neither does the National Hockey League, two of the finest players in the world will not strut their stuff. Because of that, everyone loses. Hopefully the absence of such tremendous talent this weekend will be the straw that breaks the stubborn NHL camel’s back—and significant changes will fi-
nally be made to the rules around violent head shots in hockey. Enough already! *** Mark down Friday, Feb. 4, as the day to hit the Blue Gator. The Random Act with the Uptown Hornz will be banging out classic Rock and R&B. Well known Okanagan singer Rann Berry headlines Random Act and it should be a great night of great tunes.
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VARKALA is a touristy beach town in southern India that fronts the Arabian Sea.
Town in India is both scenic and affordable John Bordsen CONTRIBUTOR
What’s it like to live in a far-off place most of us see only on a vacation? Foreign Correspondence is an interview with someone who lives in a spot you may want to visit. Travel journalist/humorist/author Doug Lansky, 40, has been living on the Malabar Coast of southern India this winter. His wife, Signe, a Swedish physician, has been studying diseases there. Q: Where are you in India, and what’s it like? A: We’re close to the southern tip; south of us is the northern end of Sri Lanka. The town is called Varkala. It’s a touristy beach town perched on a huge cliff of red sandstone that is crumbling into the ocean a little too quickly for anyone’s comfort. There are hundreds of stalls selling cheap clothing, food and souvenirs. It’s popular with travelers who want to get away from India for a few days without actually leaving India, as well as with “flash packers”—people who used to be backpackers and now have kids or are older or have jobs. They’re just doing a couple weeks here and got here on a direct flight. You get hippie
backpackers and a handful of well-to-do tourists as well—an odd mix of people. Even more odd is that there’s another Varkala—the original town, about two miles away— where Indian people live and work. It has about 50,000 people, and it’s amazingly chaotic and littered with plastic. Tourists don’t often venture there. We rented a house right on the ocean, about a 15-minute walk north of the center of town. We must have 80 yards on the water, and it goes back 60 or 70 yards as well. The property is like threequarters of a football field; for this you pay $15 a day for a rustic four-bedroom house. Q: Your wife is doing medical research. What do you do all day? A: I had plans to work while I was here, but so far that’s been derailed. Our oldest two kids attend a Swedish school 100 meters from the house. It’s really great, has nine students and the teacher is fantastic. Unfortunately, all three of the kids can’t go there: Our youngest daughter, Belize, is 4. You know how in the book “A Year in Provence” the character gets a villa and gripes how workers never show up? That’s my experience here, so far.
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A coconut fell out of one of our 50 trees; it missed my daughter by a foot. So I called a coconut tree guy: How much to take the nuts down? He wants 50 cents a tree to trim; he climbs up with no ropes or anything. Just shimmies up a seriously high tree with a machete on his waist. Then you can sell the coconuts and come out about even. The problem is, he says, “I’ll come tomorrow at 9,” and of course he doesn’t show up. I spend the day waiting for the coconut guy. This takes three or four days. Then I found the cobra in our yard. Q: The cobra? A: I came in through the front gate and was walking to the cement steps and saw a bunch of black crows gawking. So Belize, who is 4, runs after them and I kind of kept walking. I turned back when she shrieked: She’s like Indiana Jones face-to-face with a cobra, but she’s not that tall. The cobra stood up and its hood stood out. It could easily have nailed her: It was only a foot or two away. She instinctively runs to me and we go for the front door eight or nine yards away. Inside, we peek out the door and I pull a camera out of my
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The turtle and the butterfly WELBOURNE
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y old pal Marshall Jones called me the other day to
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you to something.” Clearly it had been awhile since we last spoke because I wasn’t quite the social butterfly he remembered. “I don’t get out much,” I said to his surprise. “I wake up and go straight to my computer and hang out at home most of the time. I’m in anti-social creation mode.” A writer himself, he completely understood, and commented on how we had seemingly switched places since he’s now working in the world of financial investments
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Coming Events ACRES DOGGIE DAY CARE 1896 Morrison Rd. OPEN HOUSE January 29th-31st 9am-5pm
An opportunity to: • View our Facilities • Discuss Special Needs. • Obtain Rates • Reservation Information. A home atmosphere day care consisting of multiple large open lawn pens, with doggie doors to the inside.
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Information GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP, Central Okanagan Hospice Association will offer, a No Cost Bereavement Grief Group, beginning Wed., Feb. 16. The group will meet weekly for 6 weeks, ending March 23. Meetings are 10am - Noon at #202-1456 St Paul St., To sign up, or for further details please call (250)-763-5511
Personals JEWELRY, COSMETICS. Email: Myrna at cozyguest@telus.net. Your Avon Independent Sales Representative. Leave name, e-mail for a brochure/e-brochure. THINKING OF SELLING? For a confidential, no obligation, free market evaluation of your property call Mark Jontz, Royal Lepage 250-762-9446 or 250-860-1100 anytime.
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FOUND- TROYLEE Design mountain bike gloves. Found on Ellis St Sun Jan 23. Call (250)868-1156 JENNIE was taken from the car on Nov. 4, at 7:30pm in front of the Shell station in Enderby. She is 9 months old white Poodle/Maltese has many ID markings. Anyone with info leading to her safe return will receive a $500 reward,no questions asked. Call 250-540-2722 LOST Black & White Female Shiht-Zu dog on Nov.21 Spears Rd. Please call even if you think you might of saw her.(250)-808-1107 LOST recently, green cell phon, possibly along Parkview Cres, Leckie, Canadian Tire to bus stop on 97. Please call 250-860-5501, 250-862-6874 Reward offered.
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AT TIGGER & ME Too Daycare: Spots available for 21/2 5year olds & After school care. Rutland. 250-765-4900 HUNNY’S HOUSE Licensed Daycare, 12 full time spaces available, $650/mo 3-5yr olds. www.hunnyshouse.com email:hunnyshouse@hotmail.ca
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2 Kind Samaritans in a white 4x4 truck helped me out Sat. Dec. 11 at midnite East of Gordon on Lawrence Ave. I would like to thank the two guys in person. If you could call (250)-870-8519
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HOLMAN, LESLIE WILLIAM January 1, 1918 – January 26, 2011
Les passed away peacefully in Hospice House, Kelowna, BC at the age of 93. Les spent the first 60 years of his life in Moose Jaw, SK, and worked for the Canadian Pacific Railways. He was an active member of the Elks Club in Moose Jaw and enjoyed many wonderful summers at Grandview Beach, SK with his family. In 1980 he retired to Kelowna, BC, enjoying everything this area had to offer. He is now at peace with his family and friends who have gone before him. He will be missed by his beloved wife Vera Holman his daughter Sandra Bogdonov, and granddaughters, Kerri Bjornson and Roxanne Johnston, along with his great grandchildren, Michael Flegel, Clarke Flegel, Kyle Bjornson, Jenna Bjornson plus many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, February 1st, 2011 at 11:00 AM from the Chapel of First Memorial Funeral Services, 1211 Sutherland Ave, Kelowna. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to a charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mem.com Arrangements entrusted with First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna. (250) -762-2299
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Don & Debbie Muirhead of Kelowna, are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter, Leah Helen Muirhead to Scott Craig MacDonald son of Mike & Irene MacDonald of Penticton. The couple will be married September, 2011, Kelowna.
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The successful applicant will have 2 years experience in foodservice, be able to organize, train and schedule staff, oversee inventory control and most importantly, uphold the Boston Pizza standards of food quality and service. Please apply to the General Manager with resume at 545 Harvey Avenue between 2 and 4 pm Mon. - Fri.
Obituaries
FAULKNER, MERLE
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Merle Kedy Faulkner on December 11, 2010. He was born June 15, 1935 in Lower Selma, N.S. to Guy and Marie Faulkner, and was predeceased by his loving wife, Carole of 48 years, on October 5, 2009. Merle is survived by his son David (Melissa) and grandson Sean, son Bruce (Elizabeth) and granddaughter Rosanna, daughter Janet (Darren), sister Muriel, brother Lawson (Doreen), nieces and nephews, especially Hugh (Avis) and Margaret, and cousin Rhoda. Merle began his career with Esso Imperial Oil Co. in Halifax, NS. From there he ventured to Libya, Texas and Malaysia, finally retiring in Kelowna, B.C. after 35 years with Exxon. During their years overseas, Merle and Carole explored the world. They loved traveling and all the experiences that came with their adventures. He loved the time spent on the ski slopes or boating on the lake but the best of times were had in the company of friends and family. Merle lived life with a positive outlook and a great sense of humor that was backed by an amazing inner strength, despite the ravages of severe rheumatoid arthritis. The family wishes to thank Don and Doreen Johnson, Linda and Darwin Kramer, Bob Ann Dziver and especially Merle’s dear friend Ray Dziver for all their care and support. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am Saturday the 5th of February at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road. (250)860-7077. Online condolences may be offered at www.springfieldfuneralhome.com In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to: The Arthritis Society. www.arthritis.ca
Building Operator Real Estate & Building Services All in a day’s work! The City of Kelowna is looking for a Building Operator to ensure the efficient operation of Arenas, Stadiums and other recreational facilities. We require an experienced trouble-shooter who can participate in a comprehensive preventative maintenance program to ensure mechanical, electrical and structural maintenance/ repair requirements. You will prioritize and oversee work activities with staff and contractors, help determine cost estimates for project work, maintain inventory of required parts and physically repair and maintain building systems and perform other general office maintenance duties. • 4th Class Power Engineering Certificate • Attention to Detail • Experience • Physical Ability • People Management & Problem Solving • Valid Drivers License - Class 5 This is a CUPE bargaining unit position and offers a salary rate of $27.52 an hour, based on 40 hours per week, along with a competitive benefits package. Apply online at kelowna.ca/careers by February 4, 2011. Applicants not contacted within three weeks of the competition closing date are thanked for their interest.
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Kokanee Springs Golf Resort, the Flagship of the Kootenays. If you are looking to join a dynamic team at a destination golf resort, Kokanee Springs Resort has openings for the following positions: Program & Activities Co-ordinator The P&A Co-ordinator will be responsible for the formulation and implementation of daily activities and programs set to improve the customer experience of the resort guests. The candidate will possess: • A high level of energy, organizational & planning skills as well as a broad range of entertainment and programming talent. • Three years experience in planning, organizing and developing recreational programs preferably in a resort environment. • The ability to communicate effectively with the public, volunteers and co-workers. Reservation/Revenue Manager The Reservation/Revenue Manager will be responsible for the supervision of the front office reservation desk as well as analyzing statistics, data and trends to create better business strategies towards managing revenue. The candidate will possess: • Five years experience in Revenue Management and Front Office Supervision • Extensive computer skills in on-line reservation systems, revenue management systems, websites and a variety of internet marketing • Excellent analytical skills, creating and deciphering spreadsheets • Experience in Yield Management and Forecasting
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If you are interested in working in a fun filled team environment at a championship golf resort please send, by February 21st , 2011, your resume with cover letter to: E-mail: brenda@kokaneesprings.com Brenda Oates, Administrative Manager Kokanee Springs Golf Resort Box 96, Crawford Bay, BC V0B 1E0
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CELLAR PERSON/Winemakers Asst Dirty Laundry Vineyard in Summerland is looking to fill a position of Cellar Person/Winemakers Asst. We are a fast growing winery and are looking for an experienced person to fill the full time position. Please send your resume to info@dirtylaundry.ca or mail to 7311 Fiske St. Summerland, BC, V0H 1Z2. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Closing date is Feb. 4/11. TRUCK DRIVERS D&J ISLEY AND SONS CONTRACTING LTD. Of Grande Prairie, AB seeks FULL TIME TRUCK DRIVERS FOR LOG HAUL LEASE TRUCKS & OPERATORS Competitive Wages, Benefits, Excellent Safety program includes Safety Awards to employees such as a trip for 2 to Las Vegas. Submit resumes to: Email: reception@isley.ca Fax: 780-5321250
Drivers/Courier/ Trucking CLASS 1 OR 3 DRIVERS Terrific career opportunity with outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects using non-destructive testing. No Exp. Needed!! Plus Extensive paid travel, meal allowance, 4 weeks vacation and benefits pkg. Skills Needed Ability to travel 3 mos. at a time, Valid D.L. & High School Diploma or GED. Apply online at www.sperryrail.com under careers, Click here to apply, keyword Driver. DO NOT FILL IN CITY OR STATE
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INSURANCE SALES AGENT We are looking for a talented individual to join our already remarkable team of professionals in our Kelowna office. The Insurance Sales Agent sells and provides insurance related products in Personal Lines and Autoplan. The successful candidate will have a minimum of a Level 1 license along with at least 1 year of experience and a commitment to obtaining a level 2 license. A Level 2 license and experience is preferred. The commitment we make to our staff is paramount in ensuring our success. We offer an award winning Self Directed Benefits Plan, a Defined Benefit Pension plan as well as a full menu of Career Development Resources and a commitment to your continued learning.
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KEKULI BAY CABINETRY the Okanagans leading kitchen manufacturer is accepting resumes for a full time SALES position. Successful applicants must have a minimum 5 years experience and be capable on 20/20 design software. Bring in your resume to 1794 Baron Rd. Kelowna.
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Established Upscale Restaurant in Kamloops looking for a Chef & Sous Chef. Applicants must be self motivated & have experience in a high volume atmosphere. Passion for cooking, leadership & team building abilities a must.Salary/ Wages based on experience. References Required. Entry Level Cook position also available. Email :foodservice00@hotmail.com
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DOZER & Hoe Operators required for Company that constructs oil field roads & leases. Require operators with oil field lease & road construction experience. Competitive wages. Rooms & Meals provided by the company. Call 1-(780)723-5051, Edson AB.
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You may not know everything when it comes to home improvement, but after our training and hands-on coaching you will. The Home Depot, one of Canada’s top 100 employers, is hiring for spring. You bring the desire to put customers first and we’ll offer competitive rewards including company paid health & dental plans, 70+ benefits, tuition reimbursement & much more.
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Many positions available including: Cashiers • Sales Associates • Department Supervisors Apply online at homedepotjobs.ca/8198 We are committed to diversity as an equal opportunity employer.
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U-Haul Co. of B.C. Is looking for an Area Field Manager who can effectively service U-Haul rental equipment and dealers at dealerships in the B.C. Interior.
Responsibilities include: D Furnish rental equipment,
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Apply online @ uhauljobs.com (keyword: Area Field Rep)
SEASONAL Laborer positions in Local Orchard (Winfield). No exp nec. Must have own transp. Applicant must be capable of physically demanding (inc heavy lifting) work in all weather cond. 6-7 days/wk, 10-12 hrs/day begin approx July 1st. Work incl tree planting, pruning & fruit harvesting. Pay $9.28/hr. Apply by fax: 250-766-0813 or email: jobs@coralbeach.ca
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Olympia, Rutland is hiring PT Line Cooks. Exp req’d. Apply with resume to 145 Hwy 33 W.
Income Opportunity Become a new AVON Independent Sales Rep. and receive over $125 worth of products, ask me for details. Candice Munro (250)-764-3671 candice.munro@hotmail.com AVON Independent Sales Rep
Trades, Technical CRANE OPERATORS Winroc is seeking certified Hiab crane operators/drivers for our Kelowna branch. Applicants must hold current BCACS crane certificate and class 1-3 license. No exceptions. Fax resume and qualifications to 250-765-5388, or by EMAIL to dmcbratney@winroc.com
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12/7 A MOBILE COMPUTER TECH. Certified computer technician, virus removal, repairs, upgrades. Let me come to you. 250-717-6520. 12/7 In-Home Repairs. New Systems/Upgrades. 20+yrs Prof. Service. Peter 215-4137
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Contractors DCR Contracting. Reno’s Kitchens, Bathrooms, Flooring, Drywall,& Paint 250-862-1746 KSK Framing & Foundations. Quality workmanship at reas rates. Free est 250-979-8948 WENINGER CONST. Family company commited to Kelowna & Big White. 250-765-6898
Countertops CUSTOMROCKCOUNTERS JANUARY SPECIAL GRANITE SLAB SALE. 150 COLORS TO CHOOSE FROM GRANITE KITCHENS STARTING AT $2495. INCL DELIVERY & INSTALLATION Open 9-4 Mon-Fri, 10-2 Sat. Showroom: 1115 Gordon Dr. 250-870-1577 REFACE Countertops. 1/2 the Cost of Replacing. Granite & Corian Designs. 470-2235. SUPPLY AND installation of solid surface countertops, fireplace surrounds, tub decks and tile back splash. 125 colours to choose from. Locally manufactured. Best price guarantee!! WCB and liability insured. SPECIAL for this month, choose any slab from our warehouse and receive it for amazing discount! Call Mike for details at 250-5758543
Drywall ANY size job drywall complete, textured ceilings, new/ re-do, 30 years exp. Go for the best! Call Ray, 250-769-5583, 250-878-0708 PESL DRYWALL Service Inc. Renovations, new construction and repairs. Boarding, taping, textured ceilings. Call Tomas at 250-212-4483 or 860-3495.
Electrical ALAN Dignam Electric. Resid/ Comm. Service calls, Reno’s, Upgrades. lic’d, bonded & Insured. Alan 250-808-6595 JRS ELECTRIC: Licns’d, bnded & insr’d. From new builds & renos to service calls. John, 250-801-7178 (cont:98365)
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Accounting/Tax/ Bookkeeping BOOKKEEPER. Accountant recommended, quality bookkeeping. Over 20 yrs exp. Sim ply Accntg & QuickBooks 250487-9377 or 250-762-0229
Cleaning Services “CLEAN BY CLEAN” Making U House Proud! Professional. Reliable. Competitive Rates 215-1073 HOUSEKEEPING Excellence. Reliable Honest & Efficient Over 10yrs. Exper. reasonable rates. Kelowna Area. Ref.’s Avail.Call Suzanne, 763-7284 PROFESSIONAL Cleaner now avail. Dusting, windows, nonchemical cleaning supplies. 250-763-2324, 250-859-7292
Floor Refinishing/ Installations NEED Installer? We install carpet, lino, hardwood, laminate. Andreas 250-863-3402.
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Home Improvements Engel Construction Since 1973! Custom homes, Reno’s Additions, Decks, Kitchens, & Baths. Doug (250)-215-1616 M. Sauri Constuction Serving Kelowna since 1980. Call Mauri (250)718-8131 NEED Help? Paint, Tile, Carpentry, Drywall, light Electrical & Plumbing. 250-869-6577 THE PROBLEM SOLVER. For all the problems you have inside your house or outside. We do it all. Bathrooms, basements, etc. One call does it all. Free est. 30yrs exp., Call 250491-5992
Home Repairs LARRY’S Handyman & Reno Serv., Lg. & Sm. jobs, Graffitti Removal etc., 250-718-8879
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Painting & Decorating 100% AFFORDABLE Painting Exp, quality. Int Paint/ceilings. Winter Specials. Terry 8639830 or 768-1098 DALE’S PAINTING Service. Painting Kelowna a better place since 1982, 862-9333 Paint & Decor Awesome Price & Quality. Tony (250)-801-3441 Beautification Specialist
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Roofing & Skylights TYCO ROOFING. Leak repairs & all your roofing needs. Free est. 250-864-4669
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We haul little loads of anything, landscaping materials, & Junk to the dump Call 250-718-1114 BOB’S ONE TON TRUCKING. All your rubbish needs. FREE scrap car hauling. 25yrs of satisfied Customers. Bob 250-765-2789, 861-0303 pgr
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Snowclearing TREMBLAY’S EXCAVATING Comm. snow removal & comm snow blower. 250-979-8033
Tiling TILE Setter. Artistic Ceramics. Custom tile setting. Call 250870-1009
Pets & Livestock
Feed & Hay ALL TYPES of hay for sale! all in medium squares (3x4x8). For all your Dairy, Horse, Feeder Hay needs, visit www.hubkahay.com or call Cale @ 403-635-0104. Delivery available and Min order is a semi-load. Feed for sale. Round bales, barley haylage, & grass alfalfa mix hay. 250-546-6076 eves. Good quality hay, alfalfa grass mix, heavy square bales, barn stored. 542-9419 or 309-5956 HAY FOR SALE; Grass or Grass Alfalfa mix, Round bales $70 each, approx. 800lbs, delivery avail. on larger orders, also Silege bales or Feeder hay. 250-838-6630 *HAY-SALES-GUARANTEED Quality Grass, Alfalfa, Mixed square bales, round bales & Silage bales. Delivery avail. (250)804-6081,(250)833-6763.
Lessons/Training DOG/PUPPY training, SPECIAL $50/mth LIMITED SPACE, BOOK NOW! Pawsitive Choices 250-768-2011
Pets ADORABLE Bichon Frise pups. F: $500, M: $400. No cheques plz. 250-767-2471 Black/white female pomeranians’s 12wks, 1st/2nd shots $350. 250-499-5397 email for pics 3winds@telus.net Boxer Pups - 3 brindle female pups, born Oct 28th/2010, $850. 250-260-6039. Great Pyrenees/Newfoundland pups, beautiful coats, conf., temp., vacc. dewormed, to approved homes, $800. 250-5422517, 250-309-0049 Lab/collie X pups $300. each with shots & vet. checked 250804-0603 OLD WORLD Long Haired Shepherds and Belgian Puppies Ready now. Soft Beautiful Coats. Black, Black and Tan. Red or Brown Sables. Shots, vet checked and Wormed. Health Records. Calm Easy Going Temperaments. Straight Backs with no Hip Issues. Meet the Parents and Grands. $500. For info 250-547-9763. Lots of references.
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Appliances KENMORE WASHER & Dryer, heavy duty, white, $350. Westinghouse fridge 12 cu.ft. $100. Kenmore Elite freezer, 12 cu.ft., $150. 250-826-1054.
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Auctions GENTLY USED furniture and home decor store now open upstairs at Western Star Auctions in Kelowna. We also have other items for sale as well like jewelry. Stock changes often. Check us out before you buy. 1960B Dayton Street 250-868- 3202
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$100 & Under 56” Zenith color TV, rear projection, works. $99. Call 250765-2324 Brand new Dynamic Fitness Exercise Bike $100 email: gramma53 @shaw.ca CARPET, assorted colors & sizes, $85. Call 860-8127. ELECTRIC STOVE, Enterprise, white, $85. (250)8261054. OFFICE Furniture, desks & chairs etc. $50 obo. (250)826-1054 Sears Radial Arm Saw, extra blades. Books & tools., with steel stand $95 (250)765-3585 TIRES, 4 all weather Dunlop 175-65/15’s, 1/2 worn, $100. (250)763-9398
$200 & Under Computer System, Windows Internet ready Excellent Cond. $200. 250-869-2363 Kelowna LIKE new Costco queen bed set w/6wheel metal base frame. $180. 778-478-3109 SEARS Hide-A-Bed, $125. 250-765-2789 SOFA & love seat, matching, good, clean cond. Must sell. $175 obo. 250-763-4481. SOFA & love seat, matching, good, clean cond. Must sell. $175 obo. 250-763-4481.
$300 & Under Computer Laptop, Windows, Wireless, Excellent Condition, $300. 250-869-2363 Kelowna SINGER Sewing Machine w/ Treadle. Approx. 65-75 yrs old ex. cond. $275(250)765-5159 WELDER. Acetylene. Excl cond., incl 2 cylinders. (Tanks) $275. 250-861-1823
$400 & Under CB Black 7pce beginner drum kit. Incl stool. Excellent cond., $375. 250-862-8537
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FREE - Two super cuddly, fixed, indoor cats, moving out of town. Need to find a home for this pair of best buds. Please call (250)- 864-9266 FREE Wooden Desk, Good Condition. 29x20x71. You Pick Up. (250)-470-4628 WE will pick up & recycle your wire pipes, & aluminum windows,from reno’s, batteries radiators etc.too.(250)717-0581
Fruit & Vegetables Graziano Orchards 3455 Rose Rd. Different varieties of Apples sold all winter long. Also homemade apple pies. (250)-860-2644.
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Firewood/Fuel FIREWOOD. Birtch, round, 1cord $240. Split 1cord, $270. Delivered. 1-250-547-9733 GARAGE Stored Fir & Pine mix, $79.95 pick-up load delivered. 250-575-4574
Furniture ANTIQUE To MODERN Home Furnishings for all Budgets & Tastes. Come to OK Estates Furniture and More. 3292 HWY 97N (beside Sheepskin Boutique) (250)-807-7775 okestates.ca GENTLY USED furniture and home decor store now open upstairs at Western Star Auctions in Kelowna. We also have other items for sale as well like jewelry. Stock changes often. Check us out before you buy. 1960B Dayton Street 250-868- 3202 PALLISER leather sofa & loveseat, Canyon saddle brown color, bth pc’s two cushion w/nail heads. $900 obo. Call 250-762-5373 TOTAL OFFICE Showroom SALE! Brand New Executive Wood Desks, Credenzas and Seating. All 50% off! Large selection of new and pre-owned Executive Chairs and Task Chairs Excellent Sale Prices! Call us today 250-717-1626 or Visit our Kelowna Showroom at 420 Banks Rd. Hours 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Mon - Fri.
Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL Shipping Containers/Bridges Super Sale On NowNew/Used/Damaged. BEST PRICES. 20’24’,40’,45’,48’,53’ Insulated Reefer Containers 20’40’48’53’ CHEAP 40’ Farmers Specials all under $2,200! Semi Trailers for hi way & storage. We are Overstocked, Delivery BC & AB 1-866-528-7108 Call 24 hours www.rtccontainer.com
Medical Supplies Can’t Get Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! 1-866-981-5991 SHOPRIDER scooters & power chairs, lift chairs, walkers & ramps, new & used. www.okmobilityscootersplus.ca Shoprider Dealer, 250-5423745, 1-888-542-3745
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com RIGIDFOAM Insulation, 2 x 5 10/ bundle $15ea bundle. Call 250-862-8682, 1660 Cary Rd Send Flowers to your Valentine! Starting at just $19.99. Go to www.proflowers.com/Cherish to receive an extra 20% off your order or Call 1-888-587-0771. Wine of the Month Club Send the gift of wine all year long! 2 Bottles each month from award-winning wineries around the world. Call 888751-6215 and get FREE SHIPPING! X-ACTO Blades, 6 boxes left, $10ea. Please call 250-7637114
Misc. Wanted Animal mounts, life size mounts, head mounts, Bear rugs & hides. (250)545-9550 Passionate Coin Collector Wants to buy your Coins, Silver, Sets & Collections. Pls call Chad 250-863-3082
PRIVATE Collector wanting to buy 1950’s/60’s change and older. Also higher denomination newer coins like $5, $10 etc. US/Canadian. Todd 250864-3521
Musical Instruments MOIR Pianos. New & Used Grand & Upright Pianos. Call Richard Moir 250-764-8800 YAMAHA 16 channel mixer, with all the bells & whistles! and 2 Yamaha MSR 400watt powered speakers. Like new, only used a couple times. With cables & stands $1250. (250)833-1976
Sporting Goods SKS’s from $199, CZ 858’s $749, CQ-A1 AR15’s $749, .233 Ammo $500/1000. Glock’s & CZ’s from $699, repairs, refinishing, reblueing. All at The Best Little Gunshop Around Weber & Markin 4-1691 Powick Rd, Kel. 250762-7575 Tues-Sat, 10-6
Real Estate Acreage for Sale 3 Acres, Whitevale Area, Lumby. Flat, trees, drilled well, gas/hydro to driveway. Price $235,000.00 + HST OBO. 250-547-6932. $89.000 For 5.5 acres Arrow Lakes Area also 10+ acre lots & cabin for sale. email for pics selkirk8@telus.net (250)-269-7328 ARIZONA BUILDING LOTS FULL ACRES AND MORE! Guaranteed Owner Financing No credit check $0 down - 0 interest Starting @ just $99/mo. Close to Tucson’s Intl. Airport Hear free recording at 800-631-8164 Code 4001 or www.sunsiteslandrush.com Own 20 Acres. Only $129/mo. $13,900 Near Growing El Paso, Texas (safest city in America!) Low down, no credit checks, owner financing. FreeMap/Pictures. CALL 866254-7755 www.sunsetranches.com
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Misc. for Sale 2- 4x4 pict. window Triple E, $330. 1- 2x4 flat tinted glass skylight, $90. 2004 GMC Box liner $120. 1 double white cast from kitchen sink $80. Phone 250-542-6829 or 307-8058 BRAND new 5 stage reverse osmosis water filtration system. Retail price: $795. Now: $250. Call 250-863-1544 FAR-INFRARED SAUNAS Year end Blow out Demos starting at $549. Free del.,setup try. Kel. 1-888-239-9999 www.SOLARUSsauna.com
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1 & 2bdrm Condos for sale, secure building, reno’d, close to downtown, from $149,000. Vernon. 250-826-2284 HOLLYWOOD Station. 1182 sq’ 2nd flr condo, back area, 2bd, 2prking stalls, new paint, $10,000 down, $237,500 balance, 5yr open mortgage at 4% by owner. 250-762-3966 MUST sell 1 & 2 bdrm condo’s, $115,000-$195,000. By Spall Plaza. 250-718-8866
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SKI IN/SKI OUT BIG WHITE Condo for rent, 3bd, 2bth, sleeps 8, fully furnished. $3500/mo. 250-768-1505 WESTBANK two bed & den, 6 appl, 1 u/g parking. Kids OK. No parties, No pets. $1200 month plus deposit, utilities incl. 1 yr lease pref, refs req. 250-681-1968 lv msg.
2 mobiles, Westside, One with Fr, st, w/d for 1 or 2 person, $650, & 2bdrm fr,st, $750 NP. 768-5080 or 717-1033
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.
Appraisals/ Inspections A-1 Appraisals Ltd- Mortgage financing including New construction & Matrimonial Mediation. Approved Appraisers for all Financial Institutions. 250861-8440, linsal@telus.net
Business for Sale ACREAGE WITH HOME & INCOME in the Kootenays. Mini storage, store, u-haul & living quarters on beautiful 5 acre land near Castlegar, BC. Good income, easy to run. $499,000 may consider trade for house in Kelowna area. 250-764-4710 WANTED to buy Landscape Lawncare business in Okanagan, prefer Vernon area, Call Maurice or Linda 250-2603110, 250-938-9801
Duplex/4 Plex FULL SXS, fin. up/ down, Capri/creek, total reno’d, 9 bdrm, 4 bath. $540,000. 718-8866
For Sale By Owner DILWORTH MTN ESTATES 2108 Chilcotin Crescent
Custom built executive walk out with great room concept across from Dilworth Mtn.Park.3,300 sq. ft. finished with additional 700 sq.ft under suspended tandem garage.See details/photos at www.2108.ca Quick possession available. Call Ernie at 250-861-7070 THINKING OF SELLING? For a confidential, no obligation, free market evaluation of your property call Mark Jontz, Royal Lepage 250-762-9446 or 250-860-1100 anytime.
Houses For Sale ******* OKHomeseller.com Where smart sellers meet smart buyers! View Thompson Okanagan properties for sale.// Selling? No Commission. (250) 545-2383 or 1-877-291-7576 $1600/mo+ utils Rutland 2 storey 2bdrm up+2down. (suite) long lease. NS.250-575-4366 3BD, 2bth view Rancher in Glenrosa, completely updated, $384,900. Call Jessica Levy, Prudential, 250-762-9979 A remarkable Deal! Kootenays. Upgraded 2Bdrm, 2bath, home w/seperate business building, Ideal for homebased office business. $275,000. Call Gerry (250)231-0900 Buyer coming Feb 1st. Wants lovely home w/pool upto $1 million. Cash, close in 7dys. Serious sellers. Grant, 250862-6436 Sundance Realty HOT! $229,000 Court order 2 bdrm Rancher on .26 beautiful lot. 2132 Witt Rd. ( Free Hold ) MLS. Anna Szovek, MacDonald Reality (250)-870-1184 MORTGAGES LOW RATES. 5YR. 3.59% VARIABLE 2.25% Trish at 250-470-8324 THINKING OF SELLING? For a confidential, no obligation, free market evaluation of your property call Mark Jontz, Royal Lepage 250-762-9446 or 250-860-1100 anytime. TOP FL. condo for sale. Super location 2035 Baron Rd. Kelowna. 2 bdrm, 1 bath. No age rest. Great invest opp, 1st time buyer, or student. Rentals OK. $189,900. Call Cathy w/Realty Executives 250-878-9719. TRAIL, BC. INVESTMENT, Beautifully Remodeled. Furn’d Tri-Plex, Long - Term to Rent. Potential-$2100/mo. $268,000 Call Gerry (250)-231-0900
Homes Wanted WANTED: 3+bd, 1.5+bth, 2000sq’+, upto $400,000. Call 250-826-2284
2011 CANADIAN Dream Home 3 bed/2 bath, 1512 sqft, CSA-Z240 $109,950 includes delivery and set up in lower BC, 877-976-3737 or 509-4819830 http://www.hbmodular.co m/images/email_jan2.jpg
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Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 1BDRM Condo in Parkway Place on Upton Crt. Next to Parkinson Rec centre. fr, st, ac, ug pking, secured enrty. NS. NP 1yr lease. $800 Avail. Mar.1 (250)861-9351 2BD, Nice loc., mins. fr. CNC Ctr., shops/lake f/s, dw, w/d, ac, crnr. unit, $1250/mo. Avail. Feb/Mar, 250-878-3278 2Bdrm. Fabulous New Show Suite,Possible rent to own. Min. deposit $10,000. Will carry for $1000 rent includes heat. Great First Home. Check it out. (250)-763-8003 2BDRM lrg furn/ utils. NS, NP. Spall Plaza. Bus, shopping. Immed. $850. 250-718-8866 625 Rowcliffe Rd. K-S, bright, quiet, 2 bdrm, nice, very clean, NP, NS, close to dwtwn and bus stop. Avail immed. (250)861-8435.or(250)575-1123 AVAIL Feb 1, 2 1bdrms, completely redone. Secure building. Ask about our rental incentive. Call 250-861-4700 AVAIL IMMED. Lrg 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo at Yaletown Kelowna. Near UBCO. Priv end unit, brand new W/D, fridge, stove & dshwshr. 2 u/g sec prking, $1100. 250-860-5737 Beach DT 2Bd 2 bath Bright condo.New floors, insuite laundry UG Parking, outdoor pool, Storage fitness rm. NP. NS. $975. Feb. 1 (250)768-1888 BELGO AREA, Rutland Rd. South. 2bd, $900 hydro, f/s, NO PETS, bus route, Avail. now. 250-491-3345, 869-9788
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Affordable 1, 2 & 3 Bdrms AC, near schools, shopping & bus route. Insuite laundry H.Up’s. Across from Park. Clean Quiet & Spacious. Sorry NO Pets. Well Managed Building 250-861-5605 BROCKTON MANOR. 2bd, starting @ $700 incl. parking & utilities. 1Bdrm, starting @ $620 (250)-860-5220 FAIRLANE CRT. Close to shopping, on bus route, 2bd aprt, heat & hot water included. New adjustable rates. Call (250)-860-4836 FEB 15 or MARCH 1. 2 bdrm in 4plex, FS, WD h/up, sm. deck, NS, Ndogs, $790. Adult oriented. Call 250-763-9825 LOFT located Downtown on Sunset Dr. next to Waterfront Park & Prospera Place. Featuring over height ceilings and windows, rooftop deck, 2 bdrms, 2bath, 5appls. window coverings, secure covered parking, avail immed. $1350/mth. 250-763-6600, 250-878-5968 MILL CREEK ESTATES 1590/1588 Spall Rd. Premiere Rental Complex in Kelowna. Different Floor Plans Available Close to Shopping / Restaurants. Call for Availability. Affordable rental amounts. (250)-860-4836 or email: millcreekestates@shaw.ca RUTLAND: THUNDERBIRD EVERGREEN APTS. 435/395 Franklyn Road 1 & 2 bdrm suites, 3/appls, AC, drapes, walk-in storage, u/g secure parking, hot water included. Laundry facilities on site. Close to excellent shopping, major bus routes (excellent bus service to all campuses, Orchard Park Mall & downtown), theaters, medical facilities & restaurants. 250-762-5932 for appointment to view
WILLOW PARK MANOR. Aurora & Hollywood. Well located just behind the Willow Park Shopping Center. 1Bdrm starting at $650. Call Patrick, (250)-763-3654 1&2BD suites. Kelowna’s best apartment complex. www.thepalisade.ca. 250-762-3455 625 Rowcliffe Ave. 2bd, 1bth condo on the 2nd flr, close to all amens, $975mo. Avail immed. 250-575-1123 or 250717-1182 APARTMENTS FOR RENT in Granada Gardens for Feb. 1 & beyond, ranging from $800-$850/mo 250-766-4528, 250-718-0881 2Bdrm.+3bdrm apt.suites Spacious, close to all amenities, NS, NP, 1yr lease, Avail Jan. 15th incl heat. 250-763-6600
Commercial/ Industrial 1/2 - 4 acre serviced, fenced industrial lots for lease. Light, heavy or industrial use including auto wrecker & storage. 7000sq’ serviced coverall shelter for storage or workspace or build to suit. Westbank Industrial Park. 250-769-7424 2500SQ’ Space plus 2 second flr offices, AC, 3-phase power, 12’ door. 250-762-4883 or 250-868-6198 Clean, bright 10ft ceiling 2nd floor warehouse space & office space avail March 1st consisting of 2 = 17x14 spaces that could be offices along with one section of warehouse space 80x20 with adjoining space 92x20. There are 2 entrances as well as overhead door which provides easy access. Rent is negotiable depending on space & need. We are located at the north end of Swan Lake at 8105 Highland Place. There is a caretakers suite on location. Contact Jim Raymond at 250-306-4556 or jim@betterthanevertools.com HWY frontage, Westside, 2700sq’, 1850sq’ main, 875sq’ upper, 14’ overhead door. $12.50sq’. Ray, 250-548-3044 HWY Front avail at 1694 Ross Rd Ship/rec doors, prking C1 2000sqft. $2500 TN. 769-6614 INDUSTRIAL lots on Leathead Rd. Fenced storage yards with sheds & power. $600-$800. 250-765-5578
Duplex / 4 Plex 2bd unit in 6-plex, newly reno’d, 1.5bth, Rutland area. $950+utils. Avail. now. Pets neg., 250-681-1848 4BD, 3 full bth, 6appl, garage, all windows blinds. March 1. NP. (250)860-8583 $750 + utils, 2 bdrm 4-plex at 2591 Hwy 97/Mills Rd. Pet ok. Ref’s req’d. 250-765-5578. Affordable 2 Bdrm End Units x2.) Newly Reno’d, fnc’d yard Rutland near sch/shops/prks Avail. Feb.1, or 15th $950$1100.Mark 1-250-938-8040 BLK MTN. 4-bed + den, 2bath $1350 + Util. 5-appl. 2 decks. Lrg yard. NS. NP. 250869-8504 BRIGHT, clean, quiet, 2bdrm, FS, WD, AC, Adults only, $1100 utils incl NP. 763-6769 NICE, 3bd, 2bth upper unit in 4plex, deck space, singl gar, 2+prking. Shared lndry, some yard maint. Asher Rd. Bus rts close. Incl appl’s, no smokers, no pets,$1075/mo Feb 1st. 250-215-1616 , 250-763-7222 WESTSIDE - 2bdrm close to amenities. NS. 3 appliances. (250)769-6515.
Misc for Rent Rent to own. House & Condos avail. Small deposit. www.ezproperites.ca 250-869-0637
Mobile Homes & Pads 2Bdrm + den mobile, on large lot in SE. Kelowna. Newly reno’ed. Deck, includes fr, st, Available Mar.1. $900 + utils. (250)764-2613, 250-212-1822
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Homes for Rent $1800/mo Rent to own. Rutland. 2storey 2bdrm up + 2 - D (suite) Dep 10K 250-575-4366 2000/mo + utils Rutland. 2 storeyw/ (suite) 5bdrm 3ba dbl gar. workshop, Long lease. resp. family.NS(250)-575-4366 2+BD, 1bth, SF, WD, in Pandosy Village, $1100+utils. 1yr lease. Feb 15. 250-801-3641 2Bdrm Carriage house, Avail March 1st. DT. $1100/mo.+ Utilities. NP. (250)212-8909 2Bdrm house upper level in Capri area shar’d laundry mature working couple, with small workspace & garage $1000 +utils (250)448-8507 3/4 BD., Winfield area, $1575 +utils. NO PETS. Avail Now. Overlooks Wood Lake on East side. Close to schools. Call 250-869-9788, 250-491-3345 3BD Mainflr $1300 & 3bd lower w/o suite, $1000. Will rent together or separate. Large lot w/view. Hrdwd flrs, appls incl., very good cond. 250-7699038. qizhangsun@gmail.com 3 bdrm Upstairs 2 car garage with deck 2 baths w/d dishwasher fridge /stove $1295 +utils NS.NP Avail Feb 1. Must be working people. 250-8708496 after 11am please. 5BDRM, 3 bath, full house, avail Feb 1, Primrose Rd. $1700. NS, NP. 250-3174630. Bsmnt could be sep. too ENTIRE Rutland house, $900 plus utils. 1 bdrm + den, 2593 Hwy 97/Mills Rd. Pet ok. Ref’s req’d. 250-765-5578. FREE DOWN PAYMENT! Sound too good to be true? It’s not! Project Build II Attainable Housing Project is an innovative program that provides a non-repayable grant to individuals who can service a mortgage but haven’t been able to save for a down payment. For more information contact Gino Dal Ponte at 250317-2707 or info@thepropertysource.ca GLENROSA Area. 3/bdrm $1500 mo+utils. Available now. NO PETS. Lrg back fenced yard. 250-869-9788 or 250-491-3345 HOUSE in Orchard, 3bd. Avail. March 1 $1500+ utils + dd. Call 250-317-4810, 250863-9737 KETTLE Valley, beautiful home, 4bd, 2.5bth, large priv yard overlooking park & lake, granite counters, lots of light, NS, NP. $2100+utils. Call 250864-6027 LAKEVIEW HEIGHTS 3 Bed, 2 Bath upper level of house with partially shared 2 car garage (with owner). Just minutes to schools. 10 min from Downtown Kelowna. $1500 per month, all utilities, cable and internet included. Fenced yard, perfect for dogs. No Smoking. No age restrictions. Available March 1st. Call Ryan, 250-469-1454 Rancher style home in Glenrosa FOR RENT - BEST DEAL on the WESTSIDE. 3/bdrm, 1.5 bath, brightkit w/ 5 appl. c/a, huge deck, fenced yd & ample pkg. $1150/mo+ utilities. Dog neg, smkg outside.Christine Musgrave of PWRG Property Mgmt 250859-3770 RUTLAND: 3bd 2ba., main flr house, lg. sundeck, fruit trees, cls. to bus, school. Avail now. ns, np, $1000. 250-575-0940 SAFER? 55+ Home Sharing from $595, (250)-768-9158. Westbank SOUTH RUTLAND 3 bd, 2.5 ba, 5 appl., A/C, F/P, cul-desac, close to all amenities. $1500/month available March 1st. NS, NP 250-765-5474 SPACIOUS family home on view property near airport, 4bd, 4bth, 2FP’s, pool, $1850. NO SMOKING, NO PETS. Call 250-491-3060 WESTIDE area, very private, 2860 Scharf Rd. 3bd House, 1.5bth, Feb 1. $1100. Call 250-768-5768 WEST KELOWNA Waterfront + Dock $1900 + Util. 250-8698504. 5 Bed 2.5 Bath. Garage. NS NP. Cabin 1bd, $670 utils incl. Feb 1st. Call 250-765-2429 2Bd 5Appl FP Deck Pet OK $1200 OR 3Bd 3Appl FamRm Deck Gar $1500. 250-8601961 www.cdnhomefinders.ca
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THE City of Kelowna has the following properties available for rent: Central on cul de sac -2 bdrm, 1 bath - $1100/mo; Lower Mission - 3 + 2 Bdrm Rancher, 2 full baths $1700/mo; Lower Mission Lakefront - 4bdrm, 2 1/2 baths - $2000/mo; Pandosy Town Centre Area - Cozy 3 bdrm,1 bath, 1/2 block to beach $1300/mo. Applications can be obtained online at www.kelowna.ca under the quick link to Rental Properties or between 8am to 4pm on the 4th floor at City Hall, 1435 Water St. Kelowna, Real Estate & Building Services. ABSOLUTELY NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. Applications can also be faxed to 250-862-3349 or dropped in the City Hall drop box by the deadline of 4:00 pm on Friday February 11 ,2011
3BD/2bd lower w/o suite, $1000. Large lot w/view. Hrdwd flrs, appls incl., very good cond. 250-769-9038. qizhangsun@gmail.com 693 Mayfair Crt. 1bd suite, ground level, NP, NS, Nparties, avail Feb 1. $675 all incl. Every month inspection. Call 250-765-4594, 250-215-1674 AVAIL 2bd suite, brnd new, Belgo area. NP, NS, Nparties, no lndry, $850 incl utils. Aft 5pm, 250-491-1829 BRIGHT 2bd, Capri area, gas FP, own lndry, utils incl, cats ok, Feb 1. NS. 250-869-7144 BRIGHT, spacious level entry 1bd in Winfield, prking for 2. FS, WD hookup. NG FP, blinds, area rugs, priv deck/ yard. $800+util portion. Call 250-766-3292 Clean 2 bd DT 4 appls.yard patio prkng NP NS . $1025. inc. util.Avail 250-215-1073 DT 1 bd 2 bath bsmt suite, own laundry,4appls, NS, pets neg. NP, working couple perferred. 1 block to Cultural District $700 incl electricity. Avail Immed.( 250)-860-9630 FURN’D bachelor suite in Winfield. Private entrance, close to bus, lakeview, NS, NP, March 1. $500. 250-766-4881 LAKEVIEW Heights 1Bdrm. Big, Bright, laundry, cable, utilities included. $800/mo Available Now (778)755-4222 LAKEVIEW Heights, 2bd, 1full bth in new house, sep lndry, incl all utils, cbl & wl int., $950. NS, NP. Feb.1st. Call 250870-6179 LEGAL, Bright, new lrg 1bd. $800 incl utils, lndry. NS. NP. 250-864-7377, 250-765-0707 Lrg suite,1Bd+Den, sep. entry, $800 incl. all utils, appls, gas, elec, int, & cable.quiet rural acreage in Ellison. 1 pet. Avail. immed. 250-470-2576 NEW 2bd view of city/lake dw own lndry, heat control. NS/ NP. $900. 778-753-3848 NEWER, lrg 2bd bsmt suite on Kirschner Mnt. Wonderful view of lake & Kelowna. NS, ND, no pets or children. Ideal for working couple or student. All utils incl, only $1000. Nov 15. Call 250-491-5992 N.Rutland Lrg 2 bdrm seperate kitchen,own laundry utils, w.internet $900 Avail Feb 1 email: sranu_75@hotmail.com 250-448-5113 Rutland 1bdrm, on bus route $750 utils. included. Reference’s Req’ed (250)826-2532 RUTLAND 2bd Daylight,$850. incl utils. Avail now, NP/NS. prkng. 491-0917 & 801-0916 RUTLAND: Walking to shop, schools, bus, New 2 bdrm legal suite, new appl,w.int. avail now, $1000. . 250-317-2879. SPACIOUS 1Bd bsmt suite, Mission Flats area, self contained, priv ent, lndry, 4appls, basic cble, int incl, no smoking, no pets.$800/mo Single pref. Jan 15th. 250-215-1616 Walk out lwr suite. 1 very Lrg Bdrm,.new flooring & cabinentry. f/s w/d, gas fireplace & furnace. On bus route close to shopping in West Kelowna Available Feb. 1 $850 incl. major utilities 250-768-0978 W.bank 2bdrm 2 prkng spots laundry, basic utils. incl’d.pets ok. $1175. Quiet, cul du sac. priv yard.reno’d (250)681-4888 WESTSIDE area, 1bd+den bsmt suite, $700 utils incl. Feb 1. Single wrking person. Call 250-718-4245, 250-469-4661 WSTSIDE, 1bd, priv. ent, cln & qt, 6 appl, ac & sat, in qt adlt hm, ns, np, 1 qt oldr wrk prs. $700 1/4 util. 250-769-7703.
2bdrm lrg twnhse, Vernon, quiet crnr unit, main flr, window covering, lrg balcony, A/C. Free 1/2mo rent. Avail Feb1. $795. 250-769-0626 GLENMORE. 3bd TH, 3bth, main flr MB, NS, NP. $1495. March 1. 250-870-8585 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.
Rooms for Rent 2BD, furn’d, sem-priv, sep ent Util/int incl. Clean/quiet, ideal for Snr/stdnt, meals neg., $525 ea. +$200 DD.250-765-0746 A-1 clean furn’d cbl. & w/d, wl int, quiet, monthly avail. immed. 250-862-9223 All Comforts of Home, furn.rooms/suites DT. wireless int. ca. WD.fr $450. 861-5757 KLO COLLEGE area- walking distance. 1/bd, on bus route. Avail Feb 1st. $450/mo. 250860-1566. MODERN Furn’d. bdrm. all cbl/utils. incl’d., $450mo. Also small trailer, $475. Call 250861-8907, 250-317-2546
Senior Assisted Living ROOM/Board for seniors w/ some care. Priv rm w/cble & own phone. 3 cooked meals, snacks, lndry, housekeeping. $1250/mo. CPR & 1st Aid Cert. Annie, 250-317-3341
Shared Accommodation ROOM for rent in 3 bdrm house, downtown, avail Feb 1. $500/mo. 250-212-8909. SE Kelowna, close to Orchard Park Mall, 2 rooms available in newly reno’d home. NS. NP. Prefer students. Call for appt. to view 1-250-554-3307 CLEAN Roommate. ND, ND, NP. From $440-$490/mth 250860-8106, 250-718-5837
Suites, Lower 1091 Schell Crt. 1bd, 1bth bsmt suite, NS, NP, near Max store, school & bus. Avail now. Rutland. $675. 250-826-4080 1500sqft., New reno all appls respon. adults /seniors .NS. NP Close to all amenities. $975. +1/2 utils. (250)-7654495 email:okraven@shaw.ca 1Bd 4Appl Deck Gar $675 Incl Util OR 2Bd 4Appl FP Patio Pet OK $850. 250-860-1961 www.cdnhomefinders.ca 1BD bsmt suite, gas FP, shr’d lndry, incl utils, NS, NP, Barber Rd. March 1. $750. Call 778-753-1182 1BD. full bath, bright w/d, ns, np,cls. to Costco, Avail. Feb.1, $650. incl. utils. 250-448-5661 1BD full bth, Feb 1. $700 incl utils. 1396A Highland Dr. S. Brand new. Call 250-863-5270 1BD Lakeview Heights suit single prof ind. NS NP quiet area $785 + DD Avail Feb 1 (250)769-5142 1Bdrm Avail. Feb.1 No laundry. NP..Want working couple $675 + utils (250)864-5413 1Bdrm N. Glenmore gr. level close to shopping, bus route, incl. utils. WD Looking for single person $800 Avail. Mar.1 (250)868-0862 2BD, $950 w/utils, 6appl, reno’d, Blk Mnt. www.cafabi. com/kelowna. 250-765-8248 2BD bsmt suite. White Crt. Incl FS, WD, patio, NS, small pet ok, $800+utils. (250)765-8208 2BD. Glenrosa, Sep. ent., lg. bright, dw, fs, wd, 2ba. $900. incl. util. Avail. now. 768-3890 2BD Lawrence Ave, close to DT, FS, WD, all utils incl, NP, NS, Avail immed. $945. Call 778-821-1527 2BD Lrg, french country kitchen, pellet stove, all appls., great view. Pets ok. Quiet & clean. $900mo. 250-766-1265 2BD S.Rutland. Close school, shopping,& bus stop,@ driveway. Avail now.NS,NP. (250)899-2195,(778)-753-4148
Suites, Upper 2BD., 2bth, HOSPITAL area, new luxury, 5appl, NS, NP, $1200. 768-9744, 864-6281 2BD, NS, sep ent., hospital area, priv lndry, cat ok, $1250. Avail Feb 1 Call 250-448-5817 2Bdrm 2 bath Lakeview Suite Priv. WD, entry all utils incl’d no phone $1500 West Kelowna (250)769-5634 3Bdrm Westbank, cul du sac. 2bath.h.wood/tile. reno’d, .garage 3parking spots. insuite laundry $1450 (250)-681-4888 Lrg bright 2bdrm 5 appls DT NP NS Patio prkng utils incl’d Avail. $1150 250-215-1073 RUTLAND: 3bdrm house up stairs, $1200 plus 60% utils. Avail Feb 1. 250-498-6146, 250-485-7267.
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NOTICE OF INTENT T11-015 Feral Rabbit Maintenance Notice is hereby given by the City of Kelowna of its intent to contract with The Responsible Animal Care Society (TRACS) to provide maintenance and control services for feral rabbits within the City of Kelowna. The contract is for one year and will not exceed $10,000. The City has chosen not to call for supplier proposals for the following reasons: 1. The City is satisfied with the current contractor’s performance. 2. The price is within the City’s acceptable levels for the project. Suppliers wishing to object to this decision should contact the person identified below either by fax or email on or before February 9, 2011 presenting specific reason for their objection. If justified a suppliers meeting with City representatives will be called to receive supplier presentations regarding this contract. Supplier ability to offer product and/or services resulting in the same or better solutions at a lower cost during the same time frame will be the key criterion with regard to the supplier objections. For additional information please contact: Tracy Lundberg, City of Kelowna Purchasing Department, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna BC V1Y 1J4, Telephone 250-4698530 or Fax 250-862-3392 or email purchasing@kelowna. ca kelowna.ca
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SHOWCASE W KIRSCHNER MOUNTAIN
Rural lifestyle combined with an amazing view Bobbi-Sue Menard CONTRIBUTOR
The new showhome at the Kirschner Mountain development in Kelowna offers another opportunity to realize the benefits of living in the new single family residential neighbourhood off Highway 33. And one of the starting points generally begins with the spectacular vista views accessible form Kirschner residential lots. Look to the west and you see the sprawling orchards of the Belgo area, extending into Kelowna’s urban core, out over Okanagan Lake and onto the Westside. And while at first glance Kirschner Mountain may seem far away from many of the amenities in Kelowna, the recent major upgrade of Highway 33 has helped to counter those concerns, as does the Springfield Avenue bypass route. To find the singlefamily residential subdivision, turn right at the intersection of Loseth Road and Highway 33 and take the short drive to the top of Kirschner Mountain. The PNE prize home from two years ago has been built at Kirschner Mountain, and many other custom homes already have their owners happily enjoying the location. Land development for the current phase is finished, and with the slope of the mountain, it is easy to see how each home will share in the views. With so few new show homes coming to the market in Kelowna lately, now is the right time to introduce a new project at Kirschner Mountain.
KIRSCHNER Mountain’s new residential development offers a great view overlooking Kelowna, Okanagan Lake and the Westside (top photo). The latest new showhome (lower photo) will be completed by mid-February. CONTRIBUTED
The development is steadily building out, and buyers will have the opportunity to see how easy living at Kirschner Mountain can be. The new showhome is built by Reg Cossette construction. The home is being marketed by Jack Peters and Ryan Peterson, with Royal LePage. “It is important for the builder and the development to have a showhome so buyers understand the possibilities of living at Kirschner,” said Peters. “Our team, the developer and the builder are all working like a team to have the show home available.” The craftsman style walk out rancher boasts a 4,000 square foot layout with four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms. The home has been designed with an optional
one bedroom suite. The design of the suite allows for the homeowner to either use the living space or easily enjoy the benefits of a desirable mortgage helper. The front entry to the home make a beautiful statement, the 42-inch wide, eight-foot high door is banked with beautiful windows. The front hall has a coffered ceiling, framed with deep, double crown molding. The kitchen boasts a statement size island with a granite slab counter top. The walk-in pantry, stainless steel appliances and travertine tile floors make the kitchen an ideal space for family and entertaining. There is a formal dining room for entertaining and a library/den for a private space. The main floor master bedroom has
a lovely full ensuite bathroom. The great room on the main floor features generous amounts of built in book shelves, a pre-installed 50-inch flat screen
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ously consider if you are currently renting—a $200,000 mortgage today fixed for five years is under $900/month. There are several things you should be aware of when purchasing a condo or townhome. One factor is living within a collection of private dwellings or units, different from the detached single family residential home. Another factor is the common elements of the building—lobbies, hallways, recreations facilities, hallways and gardens—fall under common ownership of the individual unit owners and fall under the management of a strata council. Each owner has an interest in these elements and the value of each particular unit is calculated in proportion to the value the unit has in relation to the total value of all units in the strata. This percentage is used to calculate the monthly strata fee that you must pay for upkeep. As well, if there are
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Brigitte Reimer, chairperson of Habitat for Humanity Kelowna, receives a cheque for $2,000 from Tina Marlow, office manager at Realty Executives Kelowna. The firm’s managing broker Nadine Westgate organized a program, now in its third year, whereby realtors donate a portion of their commissions on real estate sales. HFH Kelowna is currently fundraising for their build project in West Kelowna. Founded in 1992, Habitat for Humanity Kelowna is a non-profit organization working towards a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live. Their mission is to mobilize volunteers and community partners in building affordable housing and promoting home ownership as a means to breaking the cycle of poverty. With the support of local volunteers and donors, the organization has provided 22 families with safe, decent and affordable housing in the Central Okanagan. Habitat for Humanity Kelowna is one of 72 Canadian affiliates and is a member of Habitat for Humanity International, which has built, rehabilitated, repaired or improved more than 400,000 houses worldwide, providing shelter for more than two million people since it was founded in 1976. For more information see the website www.habitatforhumanitykelowna.ca.
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Talent for estate sales evolves into reality show Jeff Seidel
ity show on estate sales. A woman with a British accent saw Cari’s Web site, called her and said: “Cari, I’m on your Facebook t Morris Cucksey would burst through page, and you are very tele-worthy.” Producers came to Michigan and the door, excited about showing off his filmed 12 hours of Cari in action. The newfound treasure. “Wait till you see what I have,” he’d series was sold to HGTV and premiered Jan. 3. say. “We already have a contract for a “Grandpa, where did you get it?” Cari second season,” said Cari’s fiance and Cucksey recalled asking. “Alongside the road,” he’d tell her, business partner, Vincenzo Iafano. “They are already talking about a third season, time after time in his gruff voice. Furniture, tables, chairs—“anything and they are predicting five to seven.” Cari’s team of roughly 25 employand everything that he thought he could ees is made up of everyday, hard worksalvage,” Cari said. Morris Cucksey, a World War II vet- ing Michiganders who’ve suddenly been CONTRIBUTED eran, taught Cari that everything had po- thrust into a national television show, doLAURA ROBERTS, from left, asks Cari Cucksey, 35, owner of RePurpose Estate Services, about a price with her tential—all it took was some creativity ing the same things they did before the daughter Chloe and husband Corey Roberts looking on during filming for HGTV’s reality show, Cash & Cari. cameras showed up. and vision to uncover it. “We are like a super dysfunction“He went through the Depression, so he couldn’t throw anything away,” Cari al family,” said Sharon Gabrian, 46, of Bloomfield Township, said. Mich., whom Cari de“If he saw a computscribes as her “right hand” er on the side of the road, and her “left hand.” “Cari he’d pick it up and get all is like my sister. We banof the screws and nuts IT’S REALLY ter back and forth all the out of it because he didn’t time. want to see anything go in GROWN BECAUSE “She is the best boss the garbage.” THERE ARE SO I’ve ever had.” She sat on a stool in MANY AGING That banter, built on RePurpose, a resale shop BABY BOOMERS relationships formed long she opened three months before the cameras startago in Northville, Mich., DEALING WITH ed filming, is what makes and looked around at the LIQUIDATING the show. And the banter things she sells—furniTHEIR PARENTS’ keeps on going when the ture, tables, chairs and ESTATES. cameras are turned off. countless home items that “The cast is extrahave been salvaged and Cari Cucksey ordinary together,” said transformed, including Dennis Beauchamp, who is a bowling alley lane turned directing the first two seasons of “Cash & into a kitchen table. “I heard my name,” she said, her head Cari.” “You have a family atmosphere in snapping to the big-screen television this cast.” Haas Sleiman and Moe Jaafar are 29tuned to HGTV. She watched a commercial for her year-old cousins who grew up together new reality show, “Cash & Cari,” which in Dearborn, Mich. “Haas breaks; I fix. It’s an ongoing joke,” Jaafar said. “Don’t is based on her estate-sales business. “Cool. That must be the next epi- Haas it.” Jaafar credits Cari for holding everysode.” In many ways, Cari, 35, has taken her thing together. “When we are working, she is like grandfather’s advice and applied it to her one of the boys,” Jaafar said. “When it life. This one time fitness instructor has comes to business, she is hard core. Neevolved into a businesswoman, entrepre- gotiating? Kick butt. When it comes neur and budding TV star. “With the way down to fun and play, she is laid back. the world is, you have to re-create and Cool as heck. Just awesome. I think that’s repurpose yourself, just to keep up with why we get along so well. She gives off that energy to everybody else.” technology,” she said. The final episode of the first serIt all started in 1998, when Cari wanted to go to Europe after graduating from ies is being filmed Friday through Jan. Central Michigan University. She didn’t 30, when Cari holds an estate sale at have enough money, so she started buy- her grandparents’ home in Lake Orion, ing and selling things on eBay, making Mich. Morris Cucksey, 88, and his wife, enough to go overseas for two weeks. When she returned to Michigan, she Rosa Lee, 88, are now in an assisted-livstarted shopping estate sales for items ing facility. “My grandmother has a little bit of Alzheimer’s, and my grandfather is with resale potential. We Build Communities... “I started realizing I knew a little getting dementia,” Cari said. One Home at a Time The basement is filled to the ceiling about a lot of things,” she said. “The light bulb went off” and she started an estate- and the garage is jam-packed with tools. The family wants to sell the house, so an sales business. Now, Cari and her team go into estate sale is needed. But it will also make homes, hunt for treasures, research what for great TV. When Cari holds an estate sale under each item is worth and conduct a two- or three-day sale for clients, trying to liquid- normal circumstances, she deals with ate everything before someone moves or people who have lost a loved one or are selling their things for financial reasons. sells a house. “She coaches them through a lot of “It’s really grown because there are so many aging baby boomers dealing with emotion,” Iafano said. “Now that she is doing her grandliquidating their parents’ estates,” she father’s house, she is feeling that same said. In early 2010, TV executives were emotion. It’s a little bit of a tough experiscouting for a female liquidator for a real- ence for her.” CONTRIBUTOR
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CUISINE from Jude’s kitchen gung hai fat choy Feb. 3 marks the beginning of a new year on the Chinese lunar calendar, the year of the rabbit, so why not seize the opportunity to celebrate with some great Asian dishes. We eat stir-fried dinners regularly because they're a nice variety of lightly-cooked fresh vegetables and just a small amount of lean meat, fish or other protein and that’s a good, healthy way to eat. I almost always include fresh garlic and ginger, both of which are also good for your health, and there’s usually no need to add extra salt, as it’s already in the prepared sauce you spice up the dish with. Very little oil is needed, so that’s not a significant factor. In order to get the seven to 10 vegetables a day recommended by Canada’s Food Guide, I try to include vegetables in breakfast as well as lunch and dinner. So to the traditional egg foo yung, I always add spinach and mushrooms as well as the bean sprouts. I even add vegetables to my scrambled eggs and to omelets in the morning. Traditionally, preparations for the Chinese new year involve a thorough house cleaning and paying out of debts to get ready ahead of time, then a 15-day celebration, so from the date of the new moon to the rise of the full moon. There’s much socializing and good food, much of it symbolic of good luck. Enjoy some Chinese cuisine and I wish you good luck in this coming rabbit year. If you like this column you may also be interested in my upcoming book, to be called Jude’s Kitchen, being published by the Okanagan Institute in the coming months. Reserve your copy at: www.judiesteeves.com
Pork & Bean Curd You could turn this into a vegetarian dish by omitting the pork and it would be very tasty. It’s a very healthful dish, with the tofu as a lean protein (bean curd) and lots of vegetables. 12 oz. (350 g) extra firm tofu 1 tbsp. (15 ml) minced ginger 1 garlic clove 1 onion 5 mushrooms 1/2 sweet red pepper 2 c. (500 ml) chopped bok choy drizzle of oil 1/2 c. (125 ml) water 1/2 lb. (227 g) lean ground pork 1 tbsp. (15 ml) bean sauce 1 tsp. (5 ml) szechuan sauce 1 tbsp. (15 ml) cornstarch 1 tbsp. (15 ml) cold water Rinse tofu and cut into 1/2inch cubes. Mince ginger and garlic; cube onion, mushrooms and red pepper and slice up the bok choy. Set each vegetable aside. Heat a drizzle of oil in a wok over medium-high heat and add a third
of the ginger. Give it a stir and add the tofu/bean curd cubes. Brown them a little on all sides, handling carefully so they don’t disintegrate. Remove to a platter. Add another drizzle of oil and add another third of the ginger, stirring it for a second. Add the onion and cook for a couple of minutes before adding the mushrooms and bok choy. Stir fry for a few minutes, then add the red pepper and water and cover for a few minutes to steam. Do not overcook. Remove to a bowl or the lid for the wok and add another drizzle of oil. Add the remaining ginger, then the pork and stir fry a couple of minutes. Add the garlic, the sauces and the liquid from the vegetables. Bring it to bubbling, re-combine the cornstarch mixture and add it and stir until the sauce becomes translucent and thickens. Return the vegetables and stir fry briefly, then pour it all over the tofu on the platter.Serve with rice or noodles. Serves 2-4.
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Spinach Egg Foo Yung While this may not be part of mainstream Chinese cuisine, it is here in North America, and this is a fresher, brighter, crispier version of the traditional one. I don’t recommend pre-cooking the vegetables because I think they are better still a bit crisp when they arrive on your plate. The sauce is optional, but is very simple to make. I like to add a few fresh, chopped shrimp to this.
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1 c. (250 ml) fresh bean sprouts 5 mushrooms 2 c. (500 ml) spinach leaves 3 eggs (1/4 c. (60 ml) fresh shrimp) optional 2 tsp. (10 ml) olive oil
Rinse a handful of bean sprouts in cold water, drain and pat dry. Clean mushrooms and cut into small dice. Wash and chop fresh spinach leaves. Lightly beat eggs in a large bowl and add vegetables and shrimp, if you're adding them. Mix. Heat oil in a non-stick pan, and pour spoonfuls of the egg and vegetable mixture in, just as you would
make pancakes. Let each little omelette brown for a minute or so before turning and browning the other side. They can be made any size you like. Keep each batch warm while you make up the rest of them.
SAUCE:
1 tbsp. (15 ml) cold water 2 tsp. (10 ml) cornstarch 1/2 c. (125 ml) chicken stock 2 tsp. (10 ml) soy sauce
Dissolve cornstarch in cold water in a small bowl and set aside. Bring stock to a boil in a small pot and add soy sauce. Stir in re-combined cornstarch mixture, stirring constantly. When bubbling, thickened and clear, just keep the sauce warm until ready to serve. Add salt only if needed. Drizzle a bit of sauce over each omelette. Serves 4.
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To remove all the forest fire fuels on the Westside would require millions of dollars, but a small chunk of funding is allowing crews to get started on some of the problem areas. The first areas to be treated include Black Canyon Park, Rock Ridge Park, Casa Palmero Park, Falkner Creek Park, Shannon Highlands Park and Horizon Park. West Kelowna operations supervisor Stacey Harding said the district will work until grant funding runs out, but they are also seeing “tremendous” work being done by their neighbours. “Westbank First Nation is conducting similar work in its community forest and interface areas, and the Regional District of Central Okanagan has done excellent work in Glen Canyon Regional Park,” said Harding. “We are all looking at different ways to accomplish our common goals of reducing wildfire risk.” A wildfire threat analysis conducted by Valhalla Environmental Consulting outlined areas at highest risk. Forester John Davies said the firm identified 65 priority areas for fuel management work across the Westside. Fuel reduction work is done through selective harvesting. Davies said the work reduces the density of stands, increases the height to the crown of trees by removing ladder fuels, and also removes the surface fuels that result from treatment. He noted removing some of the trees improves the health of other trees, providing them with
better access to natural resources. “We’re not taking all the trees, we have to respect the values that the public has on the landscape.” Crews take stands that are very dense in the bottom layer and reduce the understory, but the forest is not taken back to as sparse as it would have historically been. Davies said contractors tend to leave at least 10 stems per hectare, as well as some of the intermediate trees. “The idea is that those trees we’re leaving in the understory, the intermediates... they’re the recruits for the future.” The Union of B.C. Municipalities has provided approximately $70,000 to create prescriptions for fuel management work in different areas, and $209,000 to actually do the work. Eight initial areas to be treated are on Crown land and in the West Kelowna. Davies said West Kelowna workers would not be treating forests on private lands, or those of the Regional District of Central Okanagan or Westbank First Nation. Contractors are expected to begin work the week of Feb. 14, and be finished around the end of March. Davies said prescriptions for the work to be done have been set down for 20 to 25 hectares of land. Because of the small geographic area, West Kelowna does not benefit from economies of scale. Performing the work on all 65 priority areas would cost from $3 to $4 million, not including fuel breaks recommended around the community. In response to questions on fire risk, Davies
noted that the more roads an area has, the more potential for human-caused ignition of fires. Moving outward from the district core, there are fewer vehicles and less accidental ignitions. He added the district of West Kelowna is fairly concentrated. Valhalla’s threat assessment looked also at riparian areas at risk, old-growth areas, and distance from roads and water sources. “Anywhere you are close to the urban core, you have excellent suppression capabilities,” he said. The farther away from the core a fire is, the more constraints there are in fighting the blaze, including steepness of the terrain. More than half of the 65 priority areas identified for fuel management on the Westside are on private land. West Kelowna fire chief Wayne Schnitzler said people can do a lot of the cleanup work themselves. He noted the numbers of fuel reduction permits have been up this year for people doing their own work in their yards. “People are getting into the mode of cleaning their own properties,” said Schnitzler. Mayor Doug Findlater noted fuel management work was done recently by CORD in Glen Canyon Regional Park. He noted the crew could not do private properties as well, which are left in a state that is somewhat dangerous. Findlater pointed out some of the property owners could have made a private deal with the crew
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Gravel pits study stalls Mike Simmons STAFF REPORTER
While the regional aggregate study has stalled due to lack of funding from industry and senior government partners, the Regional District of Central Okanagan is looking for other ways to prioritize the applications for gravel pits that keep getting turned down. The regional district will be applying to other funding sources to get the aggregate study going. Most of what needs to be done locally is mapping, with the last work being done in 2001. If the study goes ahead, there would be an extensive public process on where gravel pits should be located in the Okanagan. CORD Director and Lake Country Mayor James Baker said the regional district is still hung up on who’s paying for the aggregate study. The gravel industry was initially intended to contribute to the study. While the project has stalled out, Baker noted the regional district still needs to establish criteria, and nail down what makes urban mining possible in some areas but not in others. Director and West Kelowna Mayor Doug Findlater said objecting to all gravel pit applications dilutes the regional district’s message. “I think we have to find a way to break this logjam fairly soon,” said Findlater. Robert Hobson, the CORD chairman, said regional partners put in $60,000 for the work of the study, on the understanding that there would be contributions from the aggregate industry and senior government. “We would not undertake this work without
funding from the other partners,” he said. Hobson pointed out that at the time, neither industry nor government wanted to contribute to the work. He added the gravel industry has been at loggerheads with government over a similar study conducted in the Fraser Valley. An attempt to get the funds from mining permits failed after it was made clear that $240,000 would take a long time to gather from individual permits.
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Director and Kelowna Mayor Sharon Shepherd noted the study is just a way of realizing how to agree or not agree to gravel pits. She said the issue could potentially be included as an item in the regional district budget. Director Keith Fielding, the mayor of Peachland, said he was in favour of CORD moving the process ahead as fast as they can. He pointed out the regional district cannot act unilaterally on the matter, and the study has to be done in partnership with senior government and industry. “Unless the province is part of this, it’s a waste of time,” said Fielding. Central Okanagan West Director Jim Edgson noted there are other gravel pits out there that the district should probably have gone ahead with. He pointed out that if the dis-
trict proceeds, they should keep in mind that rejected applications could have gone forward under a new system. He added that putting in a new system would mean both taking a look at the other pit applications, and that the regional district would look like they caved in. “The reason we’ve been so adamant on this is we wanted to show the province we were firm on this... Everyone needs to realize we’re doing this for the betterment of the Central Okanagan in spite of the province,” said Edgson. Director Duane Ophus said he was not sure the regional district would ever be in complete agreement with the provincial or industry perspectives on sand and gravel. “Our move should be to come up with an interim policy to deal with applications as they come forward.” He pointed out that trying to come to complete agreement isn’t going to happen, and the areas most unsuitable for gravel mining are obvious. Central Okanagan East Director Kelly Hayes said the policy under discussion was meant to send senior government a message. “I’m disappointed that we’re bending our policy, watering down our policy if anything.” Hayes added there is no logjam of applications, and what the board is doing is trying to create one to grab the government’s attention. Hobson noted an interim policy would cover the period between now and when federal gas tax funding becomes available. “We can’t just continue to put applications on hold for 18 months to two years.”
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MT. BOUCHERIE RESCUE…The Kelowna and West Kelowna fire departments were called out to
help a stranded hiker on the south face of Mount Boucherie last weekend. The hiker was walking down a steep face of the mountain when the winter conditions left him unable to continue down or climb back up. The man called 9-1-1 to seek assistance. The Kelowna fire department’s high angle rescue team was able to rescue the hiker, with a helicopter on stand-by in case it was needed. Above: The area of the mountain where the rescue took place. Inset: The man is reached by a rescue worker.
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Dumping couplet tops DWKwishlist Mike Simmons STAFF REPORTER
Getting rid of the divided highway in Westbank came in at the top of the list for Westside capital projects that could use some provincial backing. Mayor Doug Findlater said the district was outlining its capital project priorities in response to recent moves by Kelowna-area MLAs to poll the public about what projects they thought most required provincial funding. Council endorsed said its highest priority projects are removing the highway couplet through Westbank, upgrading
Bryden Winsby water system infrastructure and improving roads, sidewalks and bike paths, including the Gellatly Bay corridor. A pedestrian overpass across the highway near Const. Neil Bruce Middle School was added to the list as a separ-
ate item. Coun. Rosalind Neis said it would make sense to have a bicycle corridor running on roads parallel to Highway 97, but there was potential to have a path cross the highway near the school and follow roads on the south side of the road to the Bennett bridge. Coun. Bryden Winsby agreed the overpass should not be lumped in with other road and sidewalk improvements due to cost, but said the project should be pursued regardless of who controls the land. “There is a significant safety problem there and
we’re going to have more bodies on the side of the road,” said Winsby. He noted the area is busy every day at 3:30 p.m., and in the morning. The intersection rests partly within West Kelowna and partly on the Westbank First Nation land. Winsby said if the project is to be pursued, the school district and the WFN should get on board as well. He noted children living on WFN and municipal land attend the school. “The school board can’t turn its back to it, it’s an obviously important part of what (trustees) do.”
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Forests from B1 to have their own properties cleared. While all the equipment was down there, the private lands could have been cleared out at the same level of performance. Schnitzler later noted that in cases of private lands in a condition that create fire hazards for nearby residences, he said all the fire department can do is make recommendations on how the land could be improved. He pointed out every resident is concerned about everybody else’s trees, and worry when there is a time of severe hazard. “The other times of the year, people love their trees.” msimmons@kelownacapnews.com
Crystal Mountain’s resort plans have been reduced in size from previous designs, but they are on the move through the final application processes. A report to the Regional District of Central Okanagan has the first phase of development that would occur at the resort reduced to 418 beds from the original 1,200 beds proposed. The initial construction phase would include a daylodge, 26 single family chalets, seven townhouses, two condominium buildings and a bed and breakfast. The construction focuses on the heart of the resort, getting buildings into place while construction costs are low so the organization will be in a better position when the market corrects itself. Director and West Kelowna mayor Doug Findlater said the changes are encouraging, and the smaller footprint will allow the project to possibly move ahead. CORD planner Ron Fralick said once staff are satisfied that conditions for the readings have been addressed, the bylaw will be brought forward for final reading. Fralick said a few agreements have to be revised due to the reduction of residential units in the proposal. Amendments will also be required in Crystal Mountain’s agreements with the province before development can proceed.
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WENDY’S WARRIOR…Hometown Westside Warrior Max French was one of several players
who volunteered to help out at the Westbank Wendy’s during the annual Dreamlift Day on Wednesday. After arriving back from Prince George that morning on the bus, the players exchanged their uniforms and pads for aprons and got to work helping during the annual event. This year Wendy’s restaurants throughout the Okanagan, in Kamloops and in Salmon Arm raised more than $100,000 to help send children with lifethreatening illness to Disneyland for a day.
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to hold approximately 30 plots. Water use at $400 a year is intended to service 20 to 30 plots, with the exact number depending on space available and use. Coun. Carol Zanon said the facility is proposed right next to an impending dog park, and asked if there would be a facility there for people to get water to give to their dogs. She noted the district would already be
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Paul Hergott We all know that, in British Columbia, a person wishing to sell a vehicle that has sustained damage in an accident costing $2,000 or more to repair must declare that to a buyer. The insurance company had hired an expert in automobile appraising. That expert tried to use logic to convince the court that as long as a vehicle damaged in an accident has been repaired properly, there is no loss due to accelerated depreciation regardless of the amount of the damage. Logically, the expert asserted, a reasonable buyer would not think that a properly repaired vehicle is worth less than had the vehicle never been damaged. The car should sell, in the marketplace, for exactly the same price as if it had never been in a crash. Logically, that makes sense. If all the damaged parts were properly replaced it’s effectively the exact same car it was before the crash. Perhaps, arguably, it is even better because some of the parts would have been replaced with new parts. Yes, there’s some logic there, but I’d bet everyone reading this (who is not an insurance company representative)
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2010 building stats similar to 2009 During December, the development services inspections section of the Central Okanagan Regional District approved seven building permits for projects worth $1,021,000 in the Central Okanagan East and Central Okanagan West Electoral Areas, according to statistics released by
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would agree it’s full of something that gets shovelled out of barnyards. The judge hearing the case saw through it. The judge pointed out that the question is what is likely to actually happen in the marketplace where reason does not necessarily prevail, not what should logically happen. The judge preferred the evidence of the appraisal expert hired by the plaintiff, that indeed the value of this luxury car
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had gone down as a result of the damage it had sustained, even though the damage had been properly repaired. That expert had given an opinion that the loss of value amounted to 15 per cent of the vehicle’s value at the time of the collision. Of course, the value went down. A $2,000 damage declaration would reduce the value of any car. “Of course” is not a convincing legal argu-
ment, though. Matters of opinion require the evidence of “experts”, in this case automobile appraisal experts. The fact that the “of course” won the day in this case doesn’t stop an insurance company from hiring the same expert to make the same “logic” arguments in another case. The precedent that this case provides, which is applicable to other cases, is clarification of the law
that this loss, called accelerated depreciation, is a loss that a negligent driver (through his insurance company) must pay for, even if you have not sold the vehicle and effectively “paid for” the loss by selling the vehicle at a discount. Armed with this case, it is a loss that I will be considering in every personal injury claim when the injured victim’s vehicle has sustained $2,000 or more in dam-
age. If anyone would like a copy of the court decision, please email me and I will forward it to you. This column is intended to provide general information about injury claims. It is not a substitute for retaining a lawyer to provide legal advice specifically pertaining to your case. Paul Hergott is a lawyer at Hergott Law in West Kelowna. paul@hlaw.ca
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Protecting those who fight back
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emember the grocer in Toronto who got arrested and charged for doing a citizen’s arrest? A thief had been regularly targeting his store by doing ‘grab and run’ hits. The grocer, David Chen, tried calling the police on a number of occasions, but each time the robber was well on his way long before any help arrived. Chen however had clear video of the culprit. Other merchants on the street also knew who the theif was, as a number of their stores had also been robbed by him. Chen was told that unless the law breaker was caught in the act it was going to be pretty tough to get him arrested and convicted. So, the next time the man swooped down on his store, Chen and his son were ready. They gave chase, caught him, tied him up and called the police. Imagine their surprise when the police arrived and after the dust settled it was Chen who was eventually arrested, charged and faced the real possibility of jail time. If you were watching the case at the time, you will recall the public outrage that swept not just the streets of Toronto but from coast to coast. As legislators, we obviously cannot directly intervene in any particular case that is before the courts. We have taken some steps though. The federal government has brought forward legislation that gives citizens some protections when they take steps to defend themselves, their family or their property from criminal attacks. Chen was eventually acquitted after suffering all kinds of personal stress and considerable expense. This week Prime Minister Stephen Harper vis-
Stockwell Day ited Chen to encourage him and give him his personal support. In an ironic twist of timing, another incident was in the news the day of the prime minister’s visit to the Toronto grocer. If you haven’t seen this one, you can check it out on YouTube. An Ontario man captured on video his home being attacked by three masked individuals who literally firebombed his dwelling and his property with multiple volleys of Molotov cocktails. They bombed the home while the man was still in it. While under attack, the owner emerged and is alleged to have fired some shots in the air to ward off the assailants. Apparently, the owner is a firearms instructor and expert marksman who could have hit any target he had wanted to. Now he has been arrested and charged and could face jail time. Again, we as MPs cannot directly intervene in court proceedings. We understand that. But again, public anger and consternation is everywhere on this matter. There is a strong sense that the rights of citizens to adequately defend themselves is in question. For those of you here who have raised the issue with me, I can assure you we are determined to get the necessary legislation through Parliament as soon as we can as it will protect citizens who are legitimately trying to pro-
tect themselves. We will be appealing to the Liberals and the NDP to work with us on this so it can move ahead without inordinate delay. ••• The prime minister has been honoured by the United Nations as one of two world leaders asked to give leadership and oversight to a $40 billion United Nations fund. The fund, provided by nations from around the world, is to be directed towards children’s and maternal health in impoverished countries.
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As Canadians we can take some pride in Canada being acknowledged in this way. This week the prime minister will meet with the administrators of the fund to set guidelines and priorities. ••• Good news on the economic front for Canadians this week. Retail spending numbers are always a measure of the level of consumer confidence in the economy. Economists make predictions on what the retail numbers will be over a given period of time. The numbers up to the end of November were released this week. It had been a matter of front page coverage in the national media some time ago that economists were predicting any gains would be weak at best. But the numbers just released this week showed
Canadians had the discretionary funds and the confidence to spend beyond what the economists had predicted. In other words, the retail economy performed in a healthier manner than was predicted by the socalled experts. You may have missed seeing those positive growth reports this week. They mostly did not appear on front pages. They showed up in places in various newspapers like page D8 or C2. I have never have figured out why positive news generally doesn’t get the same profile as negative news. ••• I held a number of public pre-budget consultation roundtable sessions this week, as did my colleague, Kelowna-Lake Country MP Ron Cannan. I can tell you, we are getting some good practical advice from constituents about how the federal government can be doing better when it comes to issues of taxation, regulation and red-tape reduction. Some of your advice will be showing up in the budget. In spite of a great deal of cynicism these days regarding politics in general, individuals can still come forward with ideas that make a difference. This week I will be involved in more of these roundtables in Edmonton, B.C. and Quebec. At the risk of sounding like I favour the type of input I’ve been getting right here in the constituency, I can tell you that the suggestions I’m getting here are as compelling as anywhere. Thank you for that. Stockwell Day is the Conservative MP for Oknagan-Coquihalla and the president of the federal Treasury Board.
▼ YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS
OC looking for business judges Okanagan College’s SIFE program, the Central Okanagan School District and the Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission are partnering again to organize the 2011 Young Entrepreneur Program—The Dragon’s Den edition.
The YEP is a business plan competition for middle school and secondary school students that provides an opportunity to develop their business and entrepreneurial skills. Volunteer judges are needed to evaluate student business projects in
three categories—innovation, marketing and promotion, as well as finance and design Participation as a judge in this regional event requires only one afternoon of your time from noon to 4 p.m. and provides an opportunity to support the
youth in the community. Judging dates are March 3 and 4, April 15 and 18 and May 16. If you are interested in judging in the competition, contact Sandra Ballan-Brown at 250-4696280 or email info@investkelowna.com
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▼ ENVIRONMENT
Struggling with salmon farming and sustainability T
he past few weeks have marked an interesting time for salmon and salmon farming in B.C. The first commercialscale ocean-based closedcontainment salmon farm tanks are being installed near Campbell River, B.C., and the Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA) closed its public comment period on draft certification standards for salmon farms. Meanwhile, a survey commissioned by the Pacific Salmon Foundattion and the Fraser Basin Council showed that most British Columbians support making wild Pacific fsalmon the province’s official fish. The Cohen Commission inquiry into Fraser River sockeye salmon also resumed its hearings. Some of this activity illustrates our struggle to figure out whether or not farming salmon can be sustainable. It’s an important but difficult question, in part because the definition of “sustainable” is hard to pin down. And, along with issues such as sea
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David Suzuki lice and other challenges with salmon farming, raising carnivorous fish like salmon will continue to raise questions about sustainability unless we find a way to feed them that doesn’t lead to the depletion of other wild fish. It’s necessary to be clear about whether we’re getting closer to working in balance with nature or whether we are just trying things out without understanding the full impacts. For example, the proposed GAA standards tell us little more than that the producers are obeying the law. Although the industry trade association asserts that its best aquaculture practices “assure healthful foods produced through environmentally and socially responsible means,” the standards don’t address the most
critical environmental and social threats of open net pen salmon farming, such as disease, parasites, and sustainable feed sources. Another example of the controversy around trying to achieve better salmon farming has to do with integrated multitrophic aquaculture, or IMTA. With IMTA, waste
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from raising one aquaculture species, like salmon, is used as food or fertilizer for other species grown at the same farm site. And so, for example, putting shellfish farms below a salmon farm helps feed the shellfish while cleaning up some of the mess and potential damage of waste from the fish farm.
Cooke Aquaculture on Canada’s East Coast is now testing the method, but it’s actually an ancient practice, developed in China for food production thousands of years ago. Although it has promising applications, it doesn’t move salmon farming out of the red or “avoid” category of ranking systems like SeaChoice or the Monterey Bay Aquarium. To start, it doesn’t change some of the fundamental challenges of sea lice and disease from farms getting into the wild, nor does it change the fact that intensive open net cage aquaculture has a heavy impact on ecosystems. On top of that, it doesn’t address the crucial issue of what we feed to the farmed salmon. And we don’t have enough information about how much improvement IMTA actually delivers. This makes a recent announcement by Loblaw that it will carry and promote IMTA farmed salmon from Canada’s East Coast frustrating and disappointing.
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Business waste busted If you operate a business and are throwing recyclables in the garbage, it’s time to make some changes to the way you dispose of your waste. Kelowna and the regional districts’ waste reduction office are launching a program that targets mandatory recyclables in commercial trash, and those that don’t comply will be hit with surcharges. r The program is in response to the results of fa comprehensive waste composition study conducted at the Glenmore landfill in 2010. It showed approximately half the garbage originating from local businesses and multifamily developments could have been diverted into an existing recycling program. Banned material will result in a $150 per metric tonne surcharge levied against the waste hauler, over and above any other required tipping fees. The surcharges will ultimately be passed along to the business owner.
“As it stands now, huge amounts of materials which are easily divertible are still filling up our landfill, materials such as plastic film, metal, cardboard, and paper products,” said waste reduction manager Peter Rotheisler. “There is no reason for these items to be thrown in the garbage when a variety of other disposal options are available.” Rotheisler added theprogram is about educating businesses about the various recycling options available to them and the social, economic and environmental benefits of managing waste responsibly. “We’re focusing on all commercial sectors, including institutional, industrial, construction and demolition, as well as apartment and condo complexes,” he said. “Our message is be informed, know your waste, make a plan.” The list of banned materials targeted and banned from burial at the landfill includes: plastic film, cardboard, paper
products, plastic containers, yard waste, asphalt and concrete, white goods (large metal appliances), drywall, beverage containers, hazardous waste, tires, batteries, cell phones and electronic equipment (In addition, small appliances will be banned as of April of this year, and clean wood will be banned in the future.) Local waste haulers have been telling their customers about surcharges to be applied to loads containing banned items and are in the process of helping their customers make the required changes to the way they manage their waste. The regional waste reduction office is also spearheading a comprehensive education campaign about the program and will be assisting local businesses improve their waste practices. For more information about the commercial diversion program targeting mandatory recyclables, visit regionaldistrict.com/ recycle or call 250-4696250.
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The company has taken significant steps for seafood sustainability but branding and promoting IMTA salmon, labelled WiseSource, muddies the waters. At best, IMTA is one small step on a long ladder. Consumers don’t always have time to research every label, and so we must be rigorous about what we decide to promote. If we want to farm salmon and protect wild salmon and ecosystems, the best approach involves closed containment systems that separate farmed
fish from wild fish. The four closed containment tanks being installed by AgriMarine Inc. near Campbell River are a start, as is the SweetSpring Salmon landbased system that supplies Overwaitea stores. SweetSpring does an excellent job of reducing the use of wild fish for feed, but no matter what systems we use, we must diversify into farmed species that are lower down on the food chain than salmon, cod, or tuna, so that we can better manage the resources needed to feed the fish and shellfish we produce through aqua-
culture. And if we continue to farm salmon, we must continue to find substitute feed sources that don’t lead to the depletion of other fish stocks. British Columbians really do treasure wild salmon, but if we want to make it a symbol of the province, we must do everything we can to ensure that it remains a living symbol. with Faisal Moola David Suzuki is a scientist and broadcaster based in Vancouver. www.davidsuzuki.org.
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▼ LIQUID LIGHTNING
Local swimmers set record times at Kelowna swim meet The Liquid Lightning Swim Club sent 36 swimmers to the Kelowna AquaJet’s Icefest swim meet held at the H2O Centre in Kelowna last weekend. The Lightning were in fine form after the holiday break. They earned 175 event personal best times and took 29 first place, 32 second places and 25 third place finishes. “There were amazing performances and tough races from all of the swimmers,” said Emil Dimitrov, head coach of the Lightning. “Everybody showed desire to win and get better on the details of racing.” Dylan DaSilva, 9, qualified for the AA provincial championships in Chilliwack in February in the 11-year-old category with a 1:33.99 in the 100-metre breaststroke. Christopher Basisty, 10, qualified for the upcoming AAs with a 34.53 in the 50 m free and a 6:00.87 in the 400 m freestyle. Alex Diaz, 13, swam to a 2:34.65 in the 200 backstroke and a 2:16.64 to make sure he qualified for the AAA short course provincial championships in March in Victoria. Diaz swam to 100 per cent best times over the weekend. Zachary DaSilva, 12, won the preliminaries in the 100 m. backstroke with a AAA qualifying time of 1:18.58. Kassidie Cornell, 14, swam a 1:18.73 in the 100 m breaststroke to qualify for Age Group Nationals in Montreal in July. Cornell also won the 200 m breaststroke and
came second in the 50 and 100 m breaststroke events. Jamie Ferguson, 13, also qualified for Montreal in her first competition as a Lightning, with a 32.87 in the 50 m backstroke. Ferguson won the girls 13 and 14 100 m back and placed second in the 200 m individual medley and the 50 m backstroke. Lacey Falkingham, 14, swam the 200 m. breaststroke in 2:47.65 to qualify for Western Canadian Championships in Kamloops in February. Falkingham took almost 25 seconds off her time to win the 200 m fly. She also won the 100 m. breaststroke and the 50 m breaststroke. Seven individual and five relay club records fell over the weekend. Danielle Douglas, 14, broke her own club record set in December with a 27.94 in the girls 13-14 50 m freestyle. She won the 13-14 year old girls division in the event and came second in the 100 m backstroke. Kierra Smith, just back from Britain, broke Chalene Ryan’s club record from April 2007 in the girls 15 to 16 year-old 50 m freestyle with a blistering 26.85. Smith won five of her six events. Dylan DaSilva, 9, broke Craig Mathieson’s club record for boys 9 and 10 set in December 2008 with a 1:33.99 in the 100 m. breaststroke and swam to a 3:34.41 in the 200 fly to break Mick Laidlow’s club record set in Nov. 1998.
Anthony Russo, 17, broke his own record in the 50 m breast set in December, broke Kosta Prodanovich’s record in the 100 m fly from December and Rob Charland’s record on the 200 m freestyle from December 1995 in the boys 17 and over division. Danielle Douglas, Elizabeth Aguiar, Kassidie Cornell and Makayla Skrlac teamed up to break the 200 m freestyle relay record for girls 13 and 14 from March 1999. The relay team of Craig Mathieson, Lucas Tyler, Christopher Basisty and Zach DaSilva broke club records from May 2000 in the boys 12 and under 200 m freestyle and the 200 medley relay Anthony Russo, Mitch Segal, Jarret Kristiansen and Quinn Kristiansen set a club record in the senior boys 200 m freestyle relay. Segal, Russo, Scott Andreen and Jarret Kristiansen set a club record in the 200 m medley relay. In the girls 15 and over division, Kate Aguiar, 17, swam to a personal best to win the 200 m butterfly and the 400 m IM with a personal best 5:18.34. Christina Russo, 15, won the 50 back with a personal best 33.37. In the girls 13 and 14 division, Elizabeth Aguiar won the 400 metre freestyle with a personal best time of 4:48.33. Makayla Skrlac won the 200 free and the 400 m. IM. Jessica Forbes, 12, won the 50 m butter fly. Forbes earned all personal bests at the meet. Andraya Skrlac, 11,
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style and 12 seconds off her 50 m breaststroke. James Wiebe took 32 seconds off his 200 IM putting him within six seconds of qualifying for regional meets. Sarah Collier swam 100 per cent best times including taking 21 seconds off her 200 IM to come within nine seconds of qualifying for regional meets. Noah El-Hafi, Macie Dyke, Kiana Lowe, Gavin Thompson, Dax GuestRoss and Brock Lewis swam to 100 per cent best times. Guest Ross took 16 seconds off his 100 m freestyle and Lewis took 10 seconds off his 100 m
free. Anika Connor, Jacqueline Fagan Georgia Pengilly, Cassidy Lawrence and Alexandra Stroble went three for four on best times. Lawrence took an impressive 37 seconds off her 100 m freestyle and Stroble shaved 12 seconds of her 50 m back and 16 seconds off her 50 m free. Oliver Diaz took a whopping 32 seconds off his 100 m. freestyle. This was the first competition for Jessica and Daniel O’Brien, Justin and Cassandra Hobbs, Tate Connor, Montanna Steciuk, Jacklyn Pengilly and Victoria Koehle. contributed
▼ LA CASA RESORT
CORD board gives first nod to pool plan The regional board has given first reading to proposed Official Community Plan and rezoning bylaws for the strata at La Casa Lakeside Resort. The application is being made to allow development of an outdoor swimming pool, a workshop and recognize an existing outdoor storage yard on a 1.47-hectare parcel adjacent to Tera-
zona Drive that is included in a 30-year Crown lease. A public hearing on the application will be scheduled and advertised once the applicant addresses several issues including verification of an adequate water supply for the proposed uses and details on how drainage will be handled from the swimming pool.
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Rollingdale named the top organic winery Mike Simmons STAFF REPORTER
A West Kelowna winery has been chosen as the best organic winery in 2010 over several prominent U.S. organic operations. Rollingdale Winery was selected as the best organic winery in 2010 by users of the American website Organic Wine Review. Rollingdale proprietor Steve Dale said the winery is one of only two operations in British
Columbia recognized as fully organic, the other being Summerhill Pyramid Winery. The Organic Wine Review site looks at organic wines from around the world, and several high scores are required for a winery to even be nominated. Rollingdale carried the honour over three California wineries and Sokol Blosser of Oregon. “There’s some big name competition,” noted Dale. The West Kelowna
winery also drew runnerup recognition for its 2007 Pinot Noir Icewine as one of the best organic wines last year. Dale said while Rollingdale produced ice wine their first five years in existence, they have held off on producing the winter-harvested vintages over the last couple of years. Despite this, Dale added Rollingdale has received their highest reviews on their icewines in particular. msimmons@kelownacapnews.com
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The proposed road lies within the Trepanier Creek watershed, and the District of Peachland has already noted any road construction should adhere to conditions to protect drinking water. Peachland also specified that any heavy truck traffic access the site from the Okanagan Connector highway and not from Peachland. The cut would be a short ex-
tension off an existing Ministry of Transportation access road to the Jack Creek gravel pit. A condition from the province would be that cut material from the new road would be hauled to the side of Jack Creek pit and stockpiled for future ministry use. Director Jim Edgson noted that people in the area are in favour of
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Mt. Boucherie Secondary School Community Connection January 2011
Arts for Ecuador Mount Boucherie holds an annual fundraiser showcasing local artists to raise funds for global initiatives. In past years money raised has gone to our Free the Children Adopt a Village Program. This included building a school, a well, a mobile medical centre, and providing alterna-
tive income. Mount Boucherie finished this project last year and this year, shifted our focus to Ecuador. The event included a silent art auction showcasing talent from the community as well as our school. It also included live music starting with open mic and
followed by Fields of Green, an up and coming band who played incredible music. From the moment they started playing, they stole the show! The event had drumming in one room, and real Ecuadorian artifacts in another. There was a jazz café featuring Time for Treble, the grade 12
jazz combo at Mount Boucherie, as well as Dana Dalgleish on vocals. The event raised over $2,600 for a primary school in rural Ecuador. The money is sent through the non-government organization, Free the Children. It is the largest network of children help-
ing children through education, and 91 cents of every dollar goes directly to helping people. This year’s Arts for Ecuador was such a success we hope to see everyone next year! We also hope to see everyone at our up coming carnival, Mount Boucherie Mayhem in May.
Adventures in education BY RACHAEL LESOSKY
Life from the Bench BY CAMILLE PETTIT
Most high school sports articles are full of statistics, key players, and other typical information. But when I was asked to write an article about Mount Boucherie Bears Basketball, I decided to take a different approach. Being a second string player myself, I thought I would finally give the “bench warmers” and younger players their five minutes of fame. In December, the Mount Boucherie AAA Girls Basketball Team went to Edmonton to take part in the Jasper Place REB Tournament. Our team fought hard in all three games against, Harry Ainslay (Edmonton), Aden Bowman (Saskatoon), and Cedar Secondary (Nanaimo). Unfortunately the opposing teams won each game by less than three (Cedar Secondary won with a three point shot on the buzzer for the win). Instead of listing game stats and high scorers, I thought I’d pay homage to one of the best steals I‘ve seen this season, which came from our Grade 11 second stringer, Nikayla Gabriel, who swiped the ball from her check in the defensive end and went in for the lay-up. Just another reason to never doubt a bench player.
Two weeks ago, the Mount Boucherie AAA Boys Basketball Team played an intense home game against Rutland Senior Secondary. Yet again I found myself sitting on the bench, but this time on the bleachers to cheer on the boys! The score was 69-69 with a little over 25 seconds left to go in the fourth quarter, and both teams wanted it badly. But thankfully Boucherie’s own Grade 11 post player, Josh Fender worked his magic and managed to squeeze through 3 defenders and sink a bucket. Boucherie finished victoriously with a 71-69 point game. This past Saturday both the senior teams travelled to Salmon Arm Senior Secondary. And once again, my team found ourselves in a very close game against SASS. In the third quarter, fellow second stringer Devon Galloway and myself discussed (from the bench) how successful our set plays were going, while on the court, Grade 12 captain Cassie Apostalidis had just sunk a beautiful three point shot to put us up by 2. I, myself had a great foul shot rebound in the third quarter to keep the ball in the offensive end. With a couple other great shots from Grade 11 guard, Bailey Weymouth, and
Grade 12 point guard, Julia Phillips, our team finished the game 52-48. The senior boys came out strong against SASS with second string player, Thomas Lammers stealing the ball in the defensive end and throwing a deep pass to fellow second stringer, Tom Lin for the lay-up. Another bench player who stood out was Grade 12 post player, Trevor Boef, who managed to get some great defensive and offensive rebounds. Also, Grade 11 Jonathan McNulty fought hard on the ground for a jump ball in the second quarter. Adam Tilley, team captain, was fouled on the three point line and made two out of three foul shots. Soon after, he found himself being fouled again, but this time drained a three point shot on the inbound play, winning the game 75-53. Each of the Mount Boucherie Senior Basketball Teams are doing particularly well in our seasons, with both teams holding onto third place before Valley Championships in February and we can give thanks to those unspoken second stringers and “benchwarmers” and their contributions to the game.
Mrs. Hawkes, Mount Boucherie Secondary School’s librarian, got to share her love of learning not only with local high school students, but with Thai children in Mae Sot this past winter break. The librarian journeyed to the Thai village to visit her friends who are part of the organization Imagine Thailand. With Mae Sot being on the border of Thailand and Burma, many Burmese migrants have escaped into refugee camps in the town. Mrs. Hawkes worked over the break in the migrant schools, teaching English to the children. One of the librarian’s favourite moments was meeting the school’s headmaster. He was an anti-government Burmese militant, with a hidden artistic talent, who had fled into Thailand. His political artwork won him competitions and his story “blew
away the misconceptions” she had heard about the refugees. Mrs. Hawkes even bought a few of his cartoons, one depicting dead monks around a beautiful Buddha, tragic but educational. Another favourite moment was meeting the new neighbours near her friend’s house. The neighbours were a math professor and her son, living in a small bamboo dwelling. The son had been asking his mother to learn how to write, but the family didn’t have any pencils or paper. Mrs. Hawkes felt for the child so they brought over the supplies, much to the child’s delight. “Kids are kids, no matter where they are,” she realized. “They all just want to play and learn.” Mrs. Hawkes’ eyes were opened to how lucky she really is and she saw that you don’t have to go far to make a difference.
Firefighting at Mount Boucherie BY STEPHANIE GREENWOOD
Shellby Dawick, a grade twelve at Mount Boucherie, is one of the few students who has experienced one of the exciting programs offered; the firefighting course. Seeing it as a great opportunity Shellby seized the chance to try something new. Dawick says that the class “is unlike any other class. You get to do and learn different things and really challenge yourself ” through a variety of ways; such as safety, first aid, and CPR. The course also involves weekly training in authentic firefighting gear as well as fitness training. Dawick has enjoyed the course and is now considering a career in this area in the future. Overall, the firefighting course at Mount Boucherie is a wonderful opportunity for the students.
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