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hen you think about surfboards, the first image that pops into your mind is probably a surfer riding a huge pipeline wave in Hawaii or California.

But here in the Okanagan, the surf board is now gaining popularity for use in a different way, one that doesn’t require you to literally risk your life in the water.

Capital News reporter Mike Simmons looks into the new recreation pursuit of paddle boarding.

See story on A3.

BOB PURDY offers a demonstration on the new sport of stand-up paddle boarding.

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Sunday, August 8, 2010

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Beaches open, cleanup continues Kathy Michaels STAFF REPORTER

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“We took samples and conducted detailed lab tests in three areas, both on Sunday and Monday,” said John Vos. He noted the tests conducted would have picked up on 500 different substances, and the only one to be in high volume was the pesticide diazinon.

“Sunday, there was a small number of pesticides that were above (acceptable levels). By Monday, they were near or below detectable levels.”

That said, even those who ventured into the lake during the worst of it shouldn’t suffer any consequences, said Dr. Rob Parker, a medical officer from Interior Health.

That’s been a concern since Tuesday when it became clear that there was a period of time Monday, where beaches hadn’t been cordoned off and swimmers headed to the water.

“Even if they were exposed to the chemicals…they were in trace amounts,” he said.

“(Swimmers) probably noticed a strange colour and smell, but there was no health effect and there will be no long-term carcinogenic effect.”

Humans, it seems, will fair better than aquatic life caught in Mill Creek, which was the pathway for chemical-laden water that funneled into Okanagan Lake.

By the estimates of Rick Wagner, a member of the B.C. Ministry of Environment’s Emergency Response team, there’s no way to know the longterm impact on the creek.

“We noticed fish kill occurred immediately after,” he said, adding that “hundreds of small, frytype” fish were found dead both in the water and along the creek bed following the spill.

“We’re still waiting for data to see how damaged the area is.”

Sediment testing, as well as testing on the fish that were found dead are underway, and the area will continue to be a point

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JOHN VOS, general manager of community services for the City of Kelowna, answers questions at a press conference on Friday afternoon. of focus for the ministry.

Mill Creek is, after all, a kokanee spawning route, and their numbers are closely monitored.

Now that the emergency response portion of mopping up the fire related mess is over, the focus will shift to the three Rs— recovery, rehabilitation and remediation.

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Christopher diCarlo, Canada’s Humanist of the Year for 2008, will give a lecture about our African ancestry on Thursday, Aug. 12, at Okanagan

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The areas re-opened, the mouth of Mill Creek and Okanagan Lake and the waters off Hot Sands Beach to the north in City Park, will remain in effect until further notice.

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A new paddling experience

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hile the valley may lack palm trees and flowered necklaces, a sport birthed in Hawaii is finding a new home in the Okanagan.

A person standing as they paddle a long surfboard on the waters of area lakes and rivers is becoming a familiar sight.

The sport is opening to the residents of Kelowna, Vernon and Penticton through the area’s boardshops and experienced surfers.

This is the third season in the board shop game for Orange Otters owner Bob Purdy. One of the area’s original surfers, he said the sport of standup paddleboarding is still relatively new in the surfing world.

“I kind of discovered it myself in 2007, and got totally hooked.”

Purdy noted the sport of paddle surfing has an interesting history, with traces of the activity present for thousands of years.

Stand-up paddling enjoyed some popularity in Hawaii during the 1940s, ’50s and ’60s.

Purdy said surf instructors used to paddle their longboards out to take pictures of tourists in the surf. The photos would later be sold as souvenirs.

Closer to the present, the sport experienced a renaissance about 10 years ago. Some of the top surfers in the world started to use stand-up paddleboarding to crosstrain for regular surfing.

“It’s really only the last two years that it’s sort of gained mainstream popularity.”

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One of the reasons for its meteoric rise is the relative ease in getting started.

“If you can walk and breathe, you can stand up paddle.”

He noted that while the sport is easy to get started in, it still takes a lifetime to master the details, such as acquiring a powerful and efficient stroke.

From recreational paddling, many other facets of the sport have started to take off.

Purdy said racing and river running have become draws, as expert stand up paddlers run

grade 3 to grade 5 whitewater rapids.

Purdy added that the Okanagan mostly teems with recreational paddlers and racers.

The stand up board is a slightly different animal than the traditional surfboard.

Purdy noted the traditional surfboard is six to seven feet long, while a longboard is eight to nine feet.

For stand up paddling on the lake, boards can reach 10 to 12 feet long and are engineered to have a better glide characteristic.

“They are purposebuilt for stand-up paddle-

boarding.”

Purdy noted that acquiring the boards is usually easy but the spike in popularity that board shop owners have been anticipating has made it difficult to get hold of them at the moment.

“This year, the door has kind of blown wide open.”

He added that the recent surge in popularity of the sport has tightened supplies of boards.

“We’re pretty much keeping up with it, but we’re a little bit behind.”

Many of the people coming to Purdy for boards are a referralbased clientele created

after his three seasons in business.

His appearances at car shows and regular demonstrations of the sport are also bringing the curious to stand-up paddling.

What keeps people paddling on the water varies, once their initial curiosity has been slaked.

For some, it is the physical workout of propelling the board along.

For others, it is the peaceful and quiet experience of paddling on the lake.

“It’s a great way to recharge your batteries.”

Purdy noted that a community of paddlers is growing in the area, with the sport being accessible to people of any age.

Through demonstrations, he has had children aged four and adults in their mid-80s both manage to stand-up and paddle successfully.

Purdy noted he sold a board to a client last year

who came to one of his demonstration days.

He estimated the man was 120 to 130 pounds overweight. While the man wanted to try standup paddleboarding, he couldn’t stand for more than a minute.

“He bought the board and persevered.”

Purdy noted by the end of summer, the man could stand and paddle for close to an hour and had lost a substantial amount of weight.

Tracy Reis of Penticton has been on the board for less than a month, but enjoys both the windy and the calm days on the water.

Reis met Pam Young of Penticton’s Lake Monsters board shop at another event and heard about stand-up paddleboarding.

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Man behind four robberies pleads guilty

A wildfire smoke advisory put in place for the Kelowna area on Tuesday has been lifted.

The B.C. Ministry of Environment announced Friday morning that the advisory had been ended “due to improving air quality.”

As of Friday morning, the air quality health index for Kelowna was listed as two, which is in the low health risk range.

The environment ministry says changing weather conditions reduced the pollutant levels, which rose last weekend as smoke from forest fires in the Central Interior blew into the Okanagan Valley.

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A man arrested for committing four robberies in four days this summer has pleaded guilty.

Court records show Alfred Qua Ty, 47, pleaded guilty to four counts of robbery in connection with a series of holdups

that began June 28.

During the lunch hour that day, staff at Liquids Liquor Store on Gordon Drive reported that a man demanded cash from their till.

A couple of days later, on July 1, a small amount of cash was taken from Allure Beauty Lounge after a man brandished a

A Vernon man is facing numerous charges in connection with a stolen vehicle incident.

On Friday, Kelowna RCMP received word of a Chevy 2004 half-ton truck stolen from the Mission area.

Officers spotted the vehicle as it ran a red light in Lake Country heading north.

The suspect was later located by the Kekuli Bay turn-off on Highway 97. RCMP deployed a spike belt which deflated several of the truck’s tires.

The driver abandoned the truck and took off on foot, only to be chased down by a Vernon RCMP officer.

The 29-year-old suspect was taken into custody.

Early indications are the vehicle had stolen property in it from a break-and-enter reported earlier Friday in the Kelowna area. Vernon officers had been attempting to locate this suspect for several days.

He is a suspect in a break-and-enter in Vernon that was reported on Wednesday night. In that case the suspect was in a stolen truck and took off from police when they attempted to stop it twice in the city.

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The consultation phase of the Bernard Avenue revitalization project began in January, leading to three workshops with downtown business and property owners, two public open houses and an online survey to gather opinions.

Based on those conversations, the revitalization project now enters the detailed design phase.

“We’ve had great involvement from the people who own business-

es on Bernard, who work on Bernard and from people in the wider community who are interested in how the street might be revitalized,” said Pat McCormick, the project manager.

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Police at the time said a man pulled out a knife and demanded money, making off with an undisclosed amount.

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That’s when Ty, who police say was identified as a suspect with the help of surveillance video, was arrested for the four robberies. A pre-sentence report has been ordered and a sentencing date is scheduled to be set at the end of September.

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Canada’s chief of defence to make a visit Gen. Walter Natynczyk, Canada’s Chief of the Defence Staff, will be in Kelowna on Monday, Aug. 16, for a visit to the British Columbia Dragoons Regimental and attend a fundraiser at the CedarCreek Estate Winery.

The fundraiser is in support of the Support Our Troops campaign in the Okanagan.

The principal organizers of the Aug. 16 event are CedarCreek Estate Winery, the Okanagan Military Museum Society and BCD Regimental Society.

The venue for the evening social event has been made available courtesy of former senator Ross Fitzpatrick and his family, who own the winery.

The evening activities at the winery will commence at 6 p.m. and include an address by Gen. Natynczyk titled The Canadian Forces Today and Tomorrow.

Light refreshments and appetizers will be served during the evening event.

Tickets for the event are open to those interested in attending at a cost of $100 per person with proceeds donated to the Canadian Forces Military

Families Fund and BCD Military Families Support Fund providing for the needs of families of Canadian Forces members not covered by regular benefits.

A portion of the proceeds will also be donated to the military museum in support of preserving the Okanagan’s military heritage. “The occasion of the Chief of the Defence Staff’s visit to our city is a very special opportuni-

ty for the public here in the Okanagan to benefit from hearing about the current and future roles for the Canadian Forces from General Natynczyk himself,� said Jack Dangerfield, chairman of the Okanagan committee Support Our Troops campaign and a retired Lieutenant-General. “At the same time, participating in this social occasion will benefit the families of our Canadian Forces members and the

preservation of our local military heritage through funds raised at this event.�

Those interested in attending the CedarCreek Estate Winery social evening with the CDS should contact the OMMS secretary, Teresa Boehmer, at 250-763-9292 or email. ommsociety@yahoo.ca to arrange for ticket purchases.

Charitable tax receipts for a portion of the ticket cost will be provided to ticket purchasers.

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Paddling from A3 couple of times, but without owning a boat, the sport is somewhat difficult in the Okanagan.

“I’ve always been a wanna-be surfer,” joked Reis. “This was the next closest thing.”

She found stand-up paddling an easy skill to acquire.

Reis said the sport can look difficult when first seeing someone else doing it.

“Once on the board, you realize how large the board is, and it’s actually pretty stable.”

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She noted they both jumped in and started stand-up paddling on one of the hardest days possible.

Having had that experience, she looks out when it is windy and thinks about how fun it

Outdoor owner Ray Chelini said the store started carrying stand-up boards last year.

The family-run business on Enterprise heard about the sport from different customers that had visited Hawaii, where stand-up paddling was taking off. Chelini said the sport has been around for about five or six years.

The fun and simplicity of the sport are some of the reasons Chelini said people start stand-up paddleboarding.

He noted many people visit Kelowna Kayak for the boards because they hear about Laird Hamilton. Hamilton is considered one of the most famous surfers and

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Reis said she tries to get out on the board at least once a week. In her short time in the sport, she has noticed that every time they go out, an audience shows up.

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Chelini said the surfer designed his own boards called the Lairds, and people come in and ask for them frequently.

“He’s kind of like the most well-known paddleboarder out there.”

Chelini noted Kelowna Kayak sales rep Bodie Shandro is the only certified paddleboarding instructor in Canada, having trained in California.

While Shandro teaches, Chelini said that usually he tells new paddleboard owners the basic instructions and off they go.

“It’s a very easy sport to learn,” he said, pointing out the level of challenge really depends on the conditions in the water and the wind.

Stand-up paddling can be done on flat water and also in surf, taking off on even a small one- or twofoot wave.

Chelini said the boards are longer and wider than the traditional surfboard.

“They also have more volume to them, so they have more buoyancy… you can stand up on them in flat water and stay upright.”

He pointed out that trying to stand on a regular surfboard in flat water would sink it.

Many stand-up paddlers like the board because they can have their child sitting on the board with them, or take their dog.

“A lot of people say that you can see the scenery a lot better than kayaking because you’re See Paddling A7

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Chelini noted the vantage point of a stand-up paddler allows them to also view the bottom of the lake, or the coral reefs when paddling in the ocean.

The boards have also been used successfully for fly-fishing, with the extra height afforded by a standing posture making it easier to fish than from a bellyboard or kayak.

Chelini’s boards range from 10 to 15 feet long. He noted the longer boards can be used for long distance paddling, with outfitters in Ontario advertising three- to fourday trips.

“Paddleboarding is a great sport for middle age and up when you’re thinking of flat water,” said Chelini.

He noted the younger crowd enter the sport more for the surf and exercise aspects.

Kelowna resident Joey Hertz is in his third summer on the boards.

He and his wife Gail got hooked on the boards during winter travels to Maui.

He noted one of the beauties of the sport is that the apparatus is easy to use. The boards glide easily even with a small wave or wake off of boat chop.

Still considering himself a novice, Hertz doesn’t do downwind runs, but stays close to shore, paddling between Casa Loma and Green Bay or towards the W.R. Bennett bridge.

Hertz said there are a few other people in the area with boards.

“The sport is quite in its infancy in the Okanagan, and yet there are fewer barriers to entry than other sports.”

He pointed out the cost of the boards is low and they are easy to transport.

With no moving parts, they are not intimidating to the novice.

Kevin O’Brien, owner of Vernon’s Kalavida Surf Shop, had been following the sport of stand-up paddling for the last two or three years.

He first heard about the board sport through press on a couple of the big name wave surfers.

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Already making yearly pilgrimages to Tofino for longboarding, O’Brien said he loves the water and human-powered activity.

One year, O’Brien returned to Vernon with a stand-up board.

“I just wasn’t quite sure quite what to do with it when I brought the board home.”

Despite his experience in BMX racing and other sports, he noted he was in the middle of the spectrum as far as balance was concerned.

Boat wakes and other waves challenged him at the beginning, but something was missing.

For someone used to action sports, that missing ingredient was adrenaline.

What opened the door to stand-up paddling to O’Brien and other friends from action backgrounds was river runs.

“As soon as we did a few of those…the adrenaline buzz kicked in.”

O’Brien noted the active water of rivers provided enough action to make up for the Okanagan’s lack of access to surf.

He acknowledged the

serenity and calm of flatwater paddleboarding, but pointed to the more active benefits of running rivers on the boards.

“It was pretty sweet to add another dimension.”

The Kalavida shop was fortunate enough to gain a commercial premise by the shore of Kalamalka Lake.

O’Brien noted the development of stand-up paddleboarding as a sport has seen the largest interest around the Vernon and Kelowna areas.

The interest has made itself apparent through a summer series of races and group paddles on Kalamalka Lake every Tuesday evening.

O’Brien said standup paddling has attracted people from mountain biking, BMX and many other outdoor sporting backgrounds.

“They’re coming from every type of discipline,” he added.

“It’s quite an eclectic, amazing group of people.”

He pointed out the appeal for the sport is partly its ease in beginning, with anyone who wants to try

it usually going from zero to standing on the board within a couple of minutes.

“There’s an immediate accomplishment,” said O’Brien.

He added that people can usually get comfortable paddling around in five to 10 minutes once they have gotten past their initial hesitation.

O’Brien said interest in the sport has grown this season. During the previous year, he became aware of two or three others on the waters of Kalamalka.

“None of us really knew we were on the water together,” he said.

“We were independently going ‘We’re the pioneers.’”

But the stand-up paddleboarding community has grown since then. O’Brien noted many people will come by the shop and recognize the boards from seeing them in Hawaii.

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Pickton need not see the light of freedom ever again T he latest news out of our highly debatable court system is emblematic of the proverbial ‘good news/ bad news’ scenario we’ve sadly become used to in Canada.

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B.C.’s infamous, sadistic murderer Robert Pickton will not face any further court time or ramifications for the remaining 20 first degree murder charges attributed to his

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In 2007, Pickton was convicted on six counts of second-degree murder in the deaths of six women from Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside neighbourhood.

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to life in prison with no chance of parole for 25 years.

Last week, the Crown announced that it was staying the 20 other remaining murder charges against Pickton, ending the possibility of more trials. That news angered many of the victims’ families.

On the flip side, the Supreme Court of Canada said it would not grant a retrial as had been requested by Pickton.

That human predator will not see another breath of free air.

Of even greater consternation to many, however; was the fallout from further decisions following the charges being stayed.

The court also lifted a disputed publication ban on a large amount of controversial material connected to the Pickton trial, some of which led to his conviction.

That information dropped a bombshell, so to speak. Newly released court material reveals Pickton was actually arrested and charged with the attempted murder of a hooker in 1997.

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The victim of the 1997 case said she’d been hired for sex by Pickton and was taken to his farm, where he tried to handcuff her and stabbed her repeatedly, nearly killing her.

She was stabbed in the abdomen, chest and arms, lost three litres of blood, and remained unconscious in hospital for four days before recovering.

Pickton was charged with attempted murder and forcible confinement, however the Crown later stayed the charges, saying the woman was not a “sufficiently credible witness.”

Police then largely turned their attention toward suspects other than Pickton in the case of missing women.

In addition, according to reports, the same sextrade worker provided riveting testimony at Pickton’s 2003 preliminary hearing, but the jury at his

murder trial was not allowed to hear her story.

The judge at the time accepted a defence argument that the woman’s testimony was not directly relevant to the six charges Pickton faced. Slightly less than 10 years after the 1997 case, Pickton was convicted on six counts of second-degree murder mentioned above.

What makes the story extra difficult to swallow is that all six women he’s in prison for murdering were killed after the 1997 case was dropped.

Last week’s announcement virtually eliminates the possibility of more trials, but the lifted publication ban will undoubtedly generate discussion for years to come.

The lifting of the ban means Pickton’s videotaped statement to police after his arrest were released within a few days.

Ironically, the scenario that unfolded last week strikes a chord of tragic déjà-vu.

Police have readily admitted that they did not handle the Pickton case properly, admitting they made errors in procedure during the investigation that ultimately led to the death of more victims.

It’s shades of the infamous Clifford Olson seri-

al murder case more than a decade prior to Pickton’s spree.

RCMP and others dropped the ball a few times in the pursuit of that serial killer and after that madman completed his carnage and was finally captured police admitted to screwing up.

The parallels between to two tragic cases will be played out many times over the next few years.

Police made their apologies clear last week during news conferences and admitted their errors.

None of that changes anything, but it does pose the question: “How did this happen again?”

Over the next few months more on this situation will be revealed and debated. While nothing police or others unravel over the next few months or years will change or alter the death and devastation that the families of Pickton’s victims have or will have to go through, hopefully this will mark a significant wake up call to those trusted with protecting women, children and men in our province.

There is nothing to be done but learn and move forward. Sadly, that is something more than two dozen women in B.C. will never get to do.

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I walked in and answered it: “Meryl Streep”.

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Remembering the long talons of a scary waitress I used to work with who would strum her fingers angrily on the bar as I hurried to make her drinks, I declined.

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“I’m a mom, and I do dishes and housework and stuff.”

“You can still do all that,” the owner said, flashing me her classier set of nails. “What do you have to lose? Treat yourself. If you don’t like them, don’t get them again.”

I spent the next two hours sitting in a manicurist chair watching my boring hands with their short, unpolished nails transform into sleeker, more sophisticated hands. All of a sudden I felt more like a girly girl than I’d ever felt before.

To my surprise I loved them.

Surprisingly, my husband didn’t.

“How much were those?” he asked.

“They were free,” I replied. “I won them.”

“You’re not going to get them again are you?” he questioned.

“I think I’m going to have to,” I said, already addicted. “Look at how pretty they are!”

Laughing, he left me in the room admiring my newfound elegance.

When our two year old daughter Daisy saw them she expressed concern. “Ew, Mama needs her nails cut,” was her comment.

“Are those fake?” our five year old son Sam added, as he tried to pull one off.

“Yes,” I replied. “They’re gel nails. Do you like them?”

“They look kinda weird,” he answered.

Undeterred by my family’s initial lack of excitement, I’ve had my nails done every month since then and view it as part of my maintenance program.

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Lindsay Amantea and Ross Huyskamp, undergraduate history students at UBC’s Okanagan campus, are working with the City of Kelowna’s Community Heritage Commission on research projects to recognize and raise the profile of two important historical sites in downtown Kelowna.

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Professor Hull’s background in public and urban history helped facilitate the collaboration between city staff and UBC students who conducted their research by studying museum archives, newspaper articles, conducting interviews and walking around neighbourhoods

looking for identifying and significant characteristics.

Their findings were presented to the City of Kelowna on Thursday, along with a number of recommendations on ways the city can recognize, preserve and draw attention to the heritage of the two areas. “This was a great, natural partnership between the city and UBC,� said Maria Stanborough. “The students were

able to use their knowledge and skills in a very applicable, practical way, while the city was able to have a meaningful project completed by student researchers who knew what to look for in terms of historical significance. “It really was win-win for everyone, including the community, because now we have new documentation and recommendations for two areas that are a large part of our city’s vibrant history.�

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Making the magic of live theatre accessible to everyone Jennifer Smith STAFF REPORTER

Fancy footwork is what Tracy Ross is all about.

The local actor is currently juggling a busy rehearsal schedule and the last bit of paperwork to ensure her Bumbershoot Theatre becomes a nonprofit entity.

The soon-to-be society runs theatre programs for kids, pushing them to compete on talent, regardless of financial means.

“It was really important to me for theatre to be accessible to everybody,” said Ross, who fills her season with high energy, lively shows.

This summer, it means completing two blocks of rehearsals a day for two shows, with students ranging from six to 18 years old.

In order to make it all happen, Ross brought her mother in from Alberta to sew up stacks of costumes while fellow artist Ashleigh Somerville penned an original score for her production.

Ross sees the plays as a community effort, something that shows kids there are plenty of people out there willing to pitch in and help.

The summer’s selection this year includes Thoroughly Modern Millie and her own creation, Flappers and Spats.

The pairing take audiences back to a time when expressions like “that’s using the old bean” didn’t leave a group of teens scratching their heads.

“You have to research that stuff,” explained Quinn Bates, a 16-yearold with more than 300 performances under his belt.

“It’s like in the ’20s, if you went into an interview, you would probably shake the person’s hand first, whereas today…”

He stood back, folded his hands and shrugged.

Some of the nuances of romance are a little different in this era as well, he added.

Main character Millie Dillmount, for example, runs away to New York to find fame and fortune, as it would be embodied in a husband.

Bates plays Trevor Graydon, the owner of Sincere Trust Insurance Company and the man she’s set her sights on.

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SPENSER SIPE in rehearsal for the role of Millie Dilmount in the Bumbershoot stage production of Thoroughly Modern Millie.

“Millie likes him because he’s rich and that’s just one of those things back in the day,” he said in a way so matter-of-fact that leaves one wondering if romance is a bygone notion.

For her part Spenser Sipe, also 16, who plays the character Millie, is clearly a little more modern than Modern Millie herself.

Working her way into the role she proves she

can sing and dance with the best of them—with very little background or help.

She was asked to audition in February after meeting Ross in a Kelowna Actor’s Studio production and has less than a year of experience acting. She’s normally part of the crew.

“I just brought myself and gave it my all,” she said. “Any (Tracy) told me to just be myself and

be relaxed around her.”

Testament to the importance of having a variety of arts within the community, Sipe says she had no interest in theatre until she saw a production of The Lion King in Calgary about a year ago.

Today, she’s front and centre in the show with a strong voice and sparkling personality to draw the others in, even during rehearsal.

Ross offers her stu-

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dents more than a few unique experiences.

In addition to ensuring no one is ever turned away for financial reasons—either from participating in or watching the shows—she also gives people the opportunity to work on original material.

She only just finished the script for the play’s sister, Flappers and Spats, this week, so she’s constantly tweaking and adjusting it as they test out the lines.

Bumbershoot camps run off the funds parents pay, in addition to the ticket sales.

With their non-profit status, people will soon be able to make donations and there may be opportunities for other funding as well. But for now, she needs to sell tickets.

Attracting an audience is not only integral to the young actor’s learning experience, but to the future of the entire program— and the shows are shaping up well.

Show times are Aug. 20, at 7:30 p.m., and Aug.

21 and 22, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., at the Mary Irwin Theatre in the Rotary Centre for the Arts.

Tickets are $22.50 for adults and $15.50 for children, available at www. bumbershoottheatre.com or at the arts centre at 250-

717-5304.

Thoroughly Modern Millie is based on the book by Richard Morris and Dick Scanlan, which was a film in 1967.

It opened as a Broadway show in 2002. jsmith@kelownacapnews.com

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THE NORWEGIAN EPIC’S

home port in the States is the Port of Miami. From there it alternates seven-day cruises between eastern Caribbean (St. Maarten, St. Thomas, Nassau) and western Caribbean (Costa Maya, Roatan, Cozumel) voyages. In May through October, 2011, Epic moves to Europe and sails a western Mediterranean itinerary (Livorno, Civitavecchia and Naples, Italy, and Palma, Spain) before returning to Miami.

▼ CRUISING

Not so bad to be inside this kind of box Cruise lines add entertainment to the smorgasbord Marjie Lambert CONTRIBUTOR

The Norwegian Epic is a homely ship. Boxy, lacking the graceful lines of most cruise ships, she looks a little like a stretch Humvee limo, all muscle and utility.

But as our parents tried to teach us, when it comes to beauty, it’s what’s inside that counts.

What’s inside the Epic is a combination of economy, practicality, innovation, a let’s-party design and a celebration of the spontaneity of freestyle cruising. Many cruisers, especially those on a modest budget, will find plenty of beauty in that.

Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship is big: With a 4,100-passenger capacity, the $1.2 billion ship is second only to Royal Caribbean’s massive $1.4 billion Oasis of the Seas, which sleeps 5,400.

It’s lively, with guests streaming along the promenades between dining and entertainment attractions well past midnight.

And it’s innovative, with such elements as an ice bar, a water slide that swirls riders on tube floats around a giant bowl, the circus-inspired Spiegel Tent, and for solo travelers, studio cabins with a private lounge.

A decade ago, Norwegian Cruise Line introduced freestyle dining. As it built new ships,

the design kept evolving. The line got rid of the main dining room with its two seatings and replaced it with a number of smaller restaurants and the option to choose a different venue and time each night. On Epic, about half are included in the basic cruise fare, the others carry an extra fee.

With Epic, NCL brings the same approach to entertainment. Instead of a main showroom that features a revue or variety show, the ship has a series of smaller performance spaces and a lineup that CEO Kevin Sheehan claims rivals Las Vegas and targets a younger, more sophisticated demographic.

The line-up includes one of Vegas’s big

names, the Blue Man Group, which does eight 75-minute shows on a seven-night cruise, as well as Second City comedy troupe, Legends in Concert (tribute performers), a blues club, dueling-pianos show and Cirque Dreams and Dinner, a burlesque and acrobatics show in the Spiegel Tent, a two-story purpose-built venue with acrobatic equipment hung from the ceiling.

For kids, it has four Nickelodeon-themed shows, including character breakfasts and Slime Time Live.

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TRAVEL Cruise from A12 ($10 per child, $15 per adult) carry an extra fee; the rest are included in the basic fare.

“NCL changed cruising with dining and they may change cruising again by putting entertainment at the forefront,” said David Hartman, a travel agent with Cruise Planners. “I think you’ll see other cruise lines follow suit. This is what cruising is all about—innovation, and then others follow.”

The ship continues some elements introduced on other Norwegian ships, including the Courtyard Villa complex, several restaurants, Bliss Ultra Lounge, Second City performances and NCL’s signature bowling alleys.

But Epic’s design is unique, partly because of the greater variety of dining and entertainment venues, partly because of design elements in the accommodations.

Sheehan winces when someone calls this ship ugly—and a lot of people have. “I think it’s a beautiful ship, but a lot of traditional people don’t like it,” he said. “We want to do something very different from what this industry has had.”

When he talks about what he finds beautiful, he speaks more of function than appearance, of design that allows guests freedom and flexibility in dining and entertainment.

Most NCL fares are dubbed as “affordable,” in keeping with those at Carnival and Royal Caribbean. But like Royal Caribbean’s new megaship, Oasis of the Seas, the fare on Epic is higher than on the line’s other ships. For a seven-night eastern Caribbean cruise in October, the cheapest inside cabin on NCL’s Norwegian Sun is $499 per person double occupancy and $749 for a balcony stateroom; on Norwegian Epic, inside cabins (other than a studio) start at $709, balcony staterooms at $1,029.

And even though the big-name entertainment and many restaurants are included in the basic cruise fare, on Epic

as on its competitors, you can still run up a big bill.

Of the 21 dining venues, 10 come with a surcharge of $5-$25. The Epic’s spa is the biggest at sea, with 32 treatment rooms and services ranging from a Swedish massage (50 minutes for $119) to Botox treatments (from $300) to an Acne Attack Facial for teens (50 minutes for $99). It also features an enormous casino, with slot machines that spill over into other parts of the ship, and 20 bars and lounges where you can buy a drink.

The impressions shared below are from a two-night cruise-to-nowhere with about 2,500 travel agents, members of the media and special guests aboard. The ship was only about 60 percent full, most drinks were free, and fees for alternative restaurants were waived. Few places on the ship were crowded, and the party atmosphere ran high. Crew members were downright perky.

“Have an Epic day with us,” they called out.

CABINS

The ship boasts 2,114 staterooms; all outside cabins have balconies.

Most of the staterooms have NCL’s New Wave design with curved architecture that creates a snug arrangement that allows for more cabins to be squeezed into the space— but doesn’t always function easily. Standard cabins and even some suites are so narrow that it’s difficult to get around the bed.

NCL refers to its courtyard villa complex as a “ship within a ship,” a two-storey, 60-suite hideaway with a private pool, cabanas and daybeds, hot

features is a bowling alley, and Epic has three lanes each in the Bliss Ultra Lounge and O’Sheehan’s.

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THE AQUA PARK on the Norwegian Epic includes three water slides, two main pools, children’s Splash and Play Zone, and five whirlpools. tubs, steam room, gym and concierge. The complex even has its own restaurant and bar, with access limited to guests of the villas and suites.

The complex affords enough privacy, Sheehan says, to draw celebrities including Oprah Winfrey, Kelly Clarkson and Reba McEntire, who christened the ship at a ceremony in New York.

Epic includes another first, 128 cabins designed for solo travelers, which I requested for this cruise.

The cabins are small— about 100 square feet— but except for the toilet, feel more cozy than cramped.

DINING

Among Epic’s 21 dining options, the 728-seat Garden Cafe is the largest, featuring an extensive buffet with stations for prepared-to-order dishes. Smallest is Wasabi, a 20-seat, pay-by-thepiece sushi and sake bar, which often had a wait list of an hour or longer for a

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Eleven dining options are covered by the base fare, including room service; Taste, with contemporary American cuisine; and the Manhattan Room, an Art Deco supper club with live music and dancing. Ten carry an extra fee of $5-$25, including pizza delivery ($5); Cagney’s Steakhouse and Teppanyaki ($25); Moderno Churrascaria ($18); Le Bistro ($20); La Cucina ($10); and Shanghai’s ($15).

Two days offered a very limited taste, but the overall impression was some very good dishes (the grilled steak and shrimp at Teppanyaki, the goat cheese stuffed mushrooms at Taste, the sushi at Wasabi) and some that fell short of expectations (dry salmon at Cagney’s).

Service was attentive, but the wait between an order and arrival of the food was often long.

BARS AND LOUNGES

Twenty bars and lounges are scattered around the ship. They include a cigar lounge, a whiskey bar, a martini and champagne bar, and a sake bar.

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Yellowstone for geysers; Cody for a taste of Wild West Chris Reynolds CONTRIBUTED

You know western Wyoming and dumb luck are both on your side when: • Your daughter spies three mule deer in a Yellowstone meadow. Then a moose mid-river. Then bison, fox and marmot, trumpeter swans, a wayward seagull and a grizzly family—mama bear and two cubs, romping across the high slopes, safely distant but still riveting. • You hear the word “rodeoâ€? used as a verb.

Then you attend one in Cody, about 50 miles east of Yellowstone, and see not only bucking broncs, bull-riding, barrel-racing and calf-roping but also a

stunt rider who circles the ring while standing astride two galloping horses. • You look up from lunch at Buffalo Bill’s old hotel and find that Miss Rodeo Wyoming is seated at the counter, right between Miss Cody Stampede and Miss Rodeo America, all chowing down in their spangled blouses and sashes. • Old Faithful, which generally rests for 90 minutes between eruptions, starts spouting the moment you step up. • The Old Faithful Inn, whose dinner tables are often booked months in advance, has space for you the moment you step up. (It helps to step up at 10 minutes before 5 p.m.) • On a foray into Yellow-

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BISON can cause traffic jams in Wyoming’sYellowstone National Park during the summer. stone’s Mammoth Hot Springs area, you discover an appalling array of tasteless lawn ornaments at the home reserved for the Yellowstone concessionaire’s top executive. Then they move, and you realize the elk are real. All 10 of them.

OK, by now, you’ve realized this isn’t a multiple-choice test. It’s more a reminder: Even when fully besieged by the summering masses, Yellowstone National Park re-

mains a wildlife parade, a geothermal freak show, an essential rite of North American tourism, a lot of fun. And a side trip to Cody can fit about as nicely as cornbread alongside a slab of ribs.

In early July, my family and I spent five days in tiny Cody and massive Yellowstone, whose 3,472 square miles cover much of northwestern Wyoming, spilling over into southern Montana and eastern Idaho.

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Like the parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s other hotels, the Mammoth Hot Springs has no TVs and no air conditioning. It hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even switched from metal keys to keycards, and our $117 room had no closet, no bathtub, no rollaway bed available.

Next stop: Cody, the town founded in the 1890s by the great Western showman Buffalo Bill.

Set on the windswept plains just east of the mountains, Cody (elevation 5,095 feet; population, about 8,800) sits along the northern fork of the Shoshone River. To reach it from Yellowstone, you drive along the river as it rushes beneath the dramatic slopes and buttes of the Wapiti Valley.

Cody trades on its Old West roots, but it hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been infiltrated by galleries and fancy restaurants in the manner of Aspen, Colo.; Ketchum, Idaho; or western Wyomingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own glamour capital, Jackson Hole, about 50 miles south of Yellowstone. I liked that about Cody. I especially liked the Nite Rodeo, a family-friendly spectacle that unfolds every summer evening as the sun slowly ducks be-

The parkâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;which became the first national park in the world when it opened in 1872â&#x20AC;&#x201D;had nearly 3.3 million visitors in 2009.

That was a record, but with so many Americans reconsidering foreign travel, packing up cars and heading for the parks, it might soon be broken.

If you enter the park from the south, the drama starts right away, with the steep slopes down to the Lewis River, the racing water and the ridgelines crowded with charred trees remaining from the fires of 1988.

Fearing the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mona Lisaâ&#x20AC;? effect (â&#x20AC;&#x153;But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so small!â&#x20AC;?), we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expect much from Old Faithful.

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(Milo is a 12-year-old yellow lab with occasional gastric issues.)

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Enthusiastic response to trivia contest There was quite a response to The Great B.C. Day Trivia Contest, which many said they had great fun researching, and in the process, learned much about our province. Those with the top scores all got fewer than 10 answers wrong. The trivia prize winners are Mike and Vanessa Daley, Donna Rubadeau, Michael O’Flynn, Stephanie Pascuzzo and Kathy Tisher, in the order of their scores. Below is a rundown of the answers to all the trivia questions.

—Capital News reporter Judie Steeves

1. Which B.C. highways minister lost his driver’s licence for speeding?

Flying Phil Gaglardi John van Dongen was never highways minister!

2. Where did Kelowna’s name originate?

The native word for grizzly bear.

3. How are ring-billed gulls identified?

The black ring around their bills.

4. What year did the Vancouver Canucks enter the NHL? 1970.

5. What B.C. insect excavates a hole and waits for its prey to drop in?

The ant lion.

6. Where did Beaverdell get its name?

When Beaverton and Rendell amalgamated into one town.

7. Eradication of what plant has led to fewer of one species of native butterfly in B.C.?

Milkweed (monarch butterflies).

tip?

Western hemlock.

13. What’s the proper name of Whiskey Island, in Okanagan Lake?

Grant Island, off Lake Country.

trant, Nita Grass, got this question right. Many misread it.

politician did Vancouver’s Margaret Sinclair marry?

Pierre Elliott Trudeau.

18. What varietal is considered the ‘heartbreak grape’ in winemaking?

Pinot noir.

28. What year were self-serve government liquor stores first opened in B.C.?

1968.

19. What do the initials KLO in KLO Road, stand for?

Kelowna Land and Orchard.

29. Which southern interior tree species is able to withstand some level of forest fires?

Ponderosa Pine. It is a ‘pyrophyte. I also accepted western larch.

20. What government position did the original owner of Guisachan House hold?

Governor-General of Canada.

21. What team beat the B.C. Lions in the 1963 Grey Cup? Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

30. The highest mountains in B.C. are located in what mountain range?

Coast Mountains, of which the St. Elias Mountains are a part.

22. Who was the B.C Lions quarterback in that game?

Joe Kapp.

31. The largest number of plant and animal species in B.C. are located in which quarter of the province—NW/NE/SW/ SE? SW.

23. What commercial crops were grown on Vernon’s Coldstream Ranch prior to 1912?

Hops and tree fruits.

32. British Columbia’s most recent lava flow is located near what major B.C. River?

Nass River.

15. Who was B.C.’s first NDP premier?

Dave Barrett.

24. What do the initials VQA stand for?

Vintner’s Quality Alliance.

16. Where did the name Capri, as in Capri Centre/Hotel, come from?

It’s a combination of the names Capozzi, the developer, and Pridham, who owned the orchard it was built on.

25. What year was regular freight train service discontinued along the KVR through Myra Canyon?

1973.

33. B.C.’s dinosaurage creature (the Elamosaur) was found in the bed of what Vancouver Island River?

Puntledge River on Vancouver Island.

14. Name three historic Okanagan paddlewheelers.

S.S. Sicamous, S.S. Aberdeen, S.S. Okanagan. The Fintry Queen was never a paddlewheeler. It was a ferry between Westbank and Kelowna.

17. How long did it originally take to build each of the trestle bridges through Myra Canyon?

Two to three weeks, and up to a month for the largest ones. Only one en-

26. What is the proper name of Bear Lake?

Lambly Lake. Fort Connelly was the early name, not the proper name, of a Bear Lake in northern B.C. 27. What Canadian

35. Which Vancouver Canuck was most recently inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame?

Trevor Linden.

36. What year did the Vancouver Canucks

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Have fun testing your knowledge and learn more about the province of B.C. in the process. But, it’s not a test; it’s a contest.

There will be a number of excellent prizes for the top entries.

There are lots of easy questions and a few moredifficult ones that will separate the learned from the, well, notso-learned, when it comes to facts about this province.

It won’t help you to know who the president of the United States is; or the most-used language of Iran, but you will need to know a little about the province we’re celebrating this weekend: B.C. Since the intention of the B.C. Day statutory holiday, when it was first introduced in 1974, was to honour the province’s pioneers, you will find there are a good selection of local history questions.

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37. What year did the Vancouver Times emerge on the Vancouver scene?

1964. It only lived for 11 months.

38. What is a kekuli?

An interior indian native hut, built underground.

39. How much annual precipitation is there in the Okanagan Valley on average?

280 mm to 400 mm.

40. What is B.C.’s provincial bird?

Steller’s Jay. 41. What is this province’s flower?

The Pacific dogwood.

42. Where is the province’s only historic octagonal dairy barn?

Fintry.

43. B.C.’s first commercial winery is known by what name today?

Calona Vineyards, owned by Peller Estates.

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44. The Hope-Princeton Highway was opened in what year?

1949.

45. What bird, often associated with the tropics, spends its summers in the interior of B.C.?

The American White Pelican.

46. What U.S./Canada Treaty of 1964 resulted in the flooding of land in south-central B.C.?

The Columbian River Treaty.

47. Who was the first elected premier of B.C.?

John F. McCreight.

49. What disease devastated B.C.’s aboriginal populations in the 1700s and 1800s?

Smallpox.

50. What’s the official name of the big lake that is the dominant feature of the Okanagan Valley?

Okanagan Lake.

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48. In what year was B.C.’s flag adopted?

1960.

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Senior feels like he’s being ripped off To the editor: Are our seniors being ripped off?

I am a senior in my 80th year and I find my savings dwindling each month due to the near zero per cent of interest paid on my meager investments and the cost of necessities rising continually.

Some say we are in a recession, then why is it that the greedy banks and corporations are making more money now than last year and the year before? It is because they are not stealing, but robbing us.

We have small fixed incomes that barely allow us to survive from month to month.

I have not enjoyed a holiday for more than 10 years nor can I afford to go to a restaurant as their prices have increased dramatically and some are taking 15 per cent gratuities on top of unreasonable prices.

In the past it was customary for the younger generation to help the elderly but today the elderly sacrifice their no-interest investments in order that the younger can buy homes that they can’t afford

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t the playground in my neighbourhood this past week, another father and I started struck up a conversation while pushing our kids on the swings.

He was visiting relatives from Calgary, and he commented to me about the smoke in the air.

On that particular day, the skyline was a pretty thick haze, something he encountered on his visit last year at the time the West Kelowna fires were flaming. Two straight years of visiting Kelowna for a summer vacation only to get smoked out.

Now he will probably return again because he has family here to visit, but what about people who leave feeling disappointed? Will they come back or

choose to vacation elsewhere next year?

That is a question that the folks at the Tourism Kelowna office are paying close attention to.

Catherine Frechette, Barry Gerding media relations spokesperson for Tourism Kelowna, says information counsellors at the tourist info centre take note of what our visitors are saying, both good and bad.

While tourists love to come to Kelowna because of the hot, dry weather, unfortunately a by-product of that attribute has become forest fires.

We have also had the doublewhammy this year of having to inhale the smoke from other area’s forest fires invading our midst.

“Every tourist destination has its

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own Achilles heel, and for us it’s probably forest fires,” acknowledged Frechette. “But the flip side of that is we have a hot and dry climate that makes people want to come here.”

While it’s hard to say if forest fires may play a part in it, as opposed to, say, just the general state of the economy, but the B.C. Day long weekend is traditionally the busiest time of the year for tourism in Kelowna. Yet on Friday, July 30, 18 of 20 local hotel properties still had rooms available.

“It was limited but there was still a supply of rooms available. I think that reflects people making last minute travel decisions, something we notice an increasing trend towards,” Frechette said.

As we all now know, two of the August long weekend days were smoked out, and the Stewart Road Centre fire ultimately led to the closure of Hot

Sands Beach.

But for Tourism Kelowna, Frechette says they tackle the issue head-on, such as providing daily updates on the air quality index both online and at the visitor centre “Basically…we provide that information our website and at our visitor info centre in a quick and efficient manner to people who need it,” Frechette said.

That is coupled with the fact that Kelowna is about more than beaches for tourists, it’s about wine tours, picking fruit, golfing, etc.

“It’s a balancing act to be sure, taking the good with the bad…living in a hot and dry gorgeous climate also leaves us at risk in forest fire sensitive areas.”

Barry Gerding is managing editor of the Capital News. bgerding@kelownacapnews.com

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Journalists complicit in long-form census and ‘God-given right’ to pry into privacy To the editor: I was quite surprised at the almost unanimous chorus amongst journalists and talking heads about the big bad conservative government actually deciding to make the most invasive part of the census voluntary in nature.

Even the editor of the Capital News weighed in against the government (Census Decision Another Over-reach by Harper, Aug. 1), and two writers at the conservative National Post were falling over one another justifying keeping it mandatory.

Pierre Trudeau once said that the state has no place in the bedrooms of the nation, and this was a preface to successive Liberal governments taking up residence in every room

but the bedroom.

The arguments sound compelling about the need for various parties to have access to the information the government gathers, and then sells to various special interest groups such as multi-national marketing groups, or non-profits who use it to pry money from the public purse to fund their causes. As a citizen, I am expected to believe that this data will be tainted if people give it up voluntarily.

When you pull away all the window dressing and arguments, what it really amounts down to is people justifying using the coercive power of the state to invade an individual’s right to privacy.

In the past two weeks the shoe has

dropped as I have realized that the journalistic establishment in this country is no friend of the common citizen on this issue, and is in fact complicit. Journalists believe they should know. And whether it is the reporter practicing a form of journalistic voyeurism by renting a house next door to the Palin family to ‘study’ them for a future tell-all best seller, or the distant cousins of journalism, the paparazzi that pursued Lady Diana to her death, they are all united in a common conviction. They have no problem commandeering the power of the state to invade our privacy, and in fact believe it is their God-given right.

Ken Light, Kelowna

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Gov’t has zero proof B.C.ers ‘OK’ with HST To the editor: So it seems the blinders have now become a full face shield with “King Campbell” and his yappy little Finance Minister Colin Hansen in regards to the HST. Facts, reality, truth and common sense, which have never been one of Gordo’s government’s top 30 traits, have really taken a turn to the bizarre

with Hansen’s whining to the media that he doesn’t understand how people don’t believe or trust what his government says.

Huh? Excuse me Colin, but it was you and Gordo (and all the other lapdogs in his government) who lied to every British Columbian about the HST just to get elected, then continue(d) to lie about not lying.

This attitude of theirs should terrify every single, semi-intelligent (all sitting ‘lapdogs’ excluded, obviously) person in B.C. This is a minister and government that ignores hundreds of thousands of taxpayers and assorted small business associations opinions and instead tells us that he’s “talked to quite a few restaurant owners and they’re

all OK with the HST—no complaints.”

That sends a shiver down my spine, especially when you think that Hansen might be Gordo’s handpicked successor to the throne of B.C. I fervently hope that B.C.ers do not ever again buy into anything the B.C. Liberal government says; they’ve proven they are untrustworthy over and

over again and that, combined with their incredible arrogance, show they don’t give a crap what we, the people who stupidly trusted them at first, think, feel or believe because, after all, he talked to a few restaurant owners who (he says) didn’t complain so everything is good and right in Hansen’s head.

Steve Pierson, West Kelowna

Pigs and chickens deserve their own wading parks more than dogs r

To the editor: Re. The City of Kelowna providing parks other than Cedar Creek for dogs to romp in the lake.

Do our city fathers, mothers and expecting employees, really fathom the magnitude of opening more lake front parks for dogs to romp in the water?

In all fairness, the equestrian population, the 4H club members, the pig ranchers and some poultry farmers all have animals that like to cool off in a lake and deserve privileges equal to dog owners.

Possibly even more in that those animals serve more than an ornamental purpose in our livelihood as a source of food.

If the weather is too warm for Fido or Fifi, take the dog out onto the lawn and turn the sprinkler on it—kill two birds with one stone—water the lawn and cool down the dog.

What a brilliant way to conserve water and save the lake from even more pollution sources.

Perhaps I should invest in some electronic “thinking” device as I never thought that I’d

see the day when grown up and intelligent looking persons would be seen in public with a plastic bag of dog dung in their hand. A dirty diaper of their child maybe, but dog dung? Never.

Considerate as it may seem for them to pick up after the animal, dog dung is quite a contributing factor in our overtaxed landfills and transported there at the expense of all taxpayers.

If you don’t have the facilities to keep the animal, you shouldn’t own one—or two or three. Re-

No one cares about seniors or handicapped standard of living Seniors from A16 and will most likely lose when our financial institutions get real.

Too old to work!

Too proud to beg!

Too many seniors, Fragile as an egg.

Ray Forney, Kelowna PS: The handicapped are much worse off and who cares?

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gardless of what attempts are made to transform the dog to a human being, they are still animals and should be treated as such.

Don’t think that I don’t like dogs. I really do. I would own one if I didn’t think that it is a form of cruelty to the animal to keep it contained on a city lot—kept in prison. Dogs are so intelligent and so

easy to train. I firmly believe that if a dog is unrly, noisy or disobedient, it’s because the dog has a higher IQ than the owner and is taking advantage of a situation.

C.W. Holford, Kelowna PS: Seeing eye and working dogs are exempt from any or all of the above.

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KIM FROOM (second from left) is congratulated after completing the three-day, 512.6 km Ultraman Canada individual ultra-endurance event held last weekend.

▼ ULTRAMAN RACE

Local athlete survives true test of endurance Bobbi-Sue Menard CONTRIBUTOR

It is an annual sporting event in the Okanagan that not many have heard of.

Most for people who have heard about it, they likely shudder at the thought of competing.

It is the three-day, 512.6 kilometre Ultraman Canada individual ultraendurance event.

Think of it as the Ironman taken to the extreme.

Kelowna athlete Kim Froom completed the event this weekend and is nicely recovering from the ordeal with a mixture of gratitude and excitement.

The Ultraman attracts athletes from around the world.

Each year only 40 entrants are allowed, and this year saw competitors from as far away as Brazil and England.

It is a tough event as five athletes were not able to complete the course this year.

“We don’t want to make the course too easy,” said assistant race director, Neil MacDonald.

It comes down to completion, says Froom, “Everyone who participates, including the support teams, the other athletes, the officials, they are

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all wanting you to be able to finish the event. I am still pinching myself that I completed,” she said.

Despite the smoky haze throughout the course, Froom was pleased with the conditions. “Keremeos was not 45 degrees and I was very appreciative of that.”

Froom had a support team of three people.

Ritch DePati kayaked with her down the 10 km Skaha Lake swim. Then Charlotte Kushner and Dory Dueck were her support through the Day 1 bike course, a 144.8 km loop through Osoyoos.

Day 2 was a challenging 273.4 km bike ride from Penticton to Princeton.

Day 3 was a double marathon (83.4 km) from Princeton to Summerland.

Every day has a 12-

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45+ soccer league earlier this week, with Vernon coming out on top 3-1. hour completion time limit.

“Sometimes I thought it was a stretch to get within the 12 hours,” says Froom.

“But I did it and now I am going to take a few weeks to recover.”

One of the surprising things about Ultraman is that only two competitors were under the age of 30.

Froom turned 50 this past year and describes herself as a “recreational athlete.”

Granted you have to up the volume of training you do to prepare for the race, says Froom, but there was no question in her mind that she could do

the Ultraman.

“I try to live my life as if I am a great human experiment. It is about ‘Yes, I can,’ rather than, ‘I can’t.’”

Froom did have a tremendous amount of support from friends and family as she trained and competed.

Helping her complete the race was her attitude to seize the moment.

“I knew that if I looked at the whole race and thought about it I might not finish.

“But I really embraced being in each moment and take each moment as it came.”

Completing the race is

a moment of humility and gratitude, says Froom.

Now that the pressure of high volume training is off she is planning on taking the time to reconnect with her friends and family.

“I also need time to heal. The magnitude of the healing is pretty big.”

Froom’s day job is at iQuest and she is hoping that their example will inspire people to maintain a manageable goal, and think about what they can accomplish with a little bit each day.

“To me, this race was about removing barriers.

I wonder what happens at birthday 51.”

Falcons need help to make playoffs The Kelowna Falcons kept their West Coast League baseball playoff hopes alive with a 5-2 win over the Moses Lake Falcons at Elks Stadium on Thursday.

With the Falcons regular season now over, the club has to wait and see what happens in the weekend series between Moses Lake and Cowlitz Black Bears.

To guarantee a playoff berth, the Falcons needed to sweep the three-game series with the Pirates, but ended up winning two games.

Paul Politi came up big for the Falcons at the plate on Thursday knocking in three RBIs, while A. J. Carmen picked up the win on the mound.

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SPORTS ▼ ARM WRESTLING

Competition about more than just flexing muscles Mike Simmons STAFF REPORTER

The strongest arms in B.C. showed up this past weekend to the Royal Anne Hotel to take part in the provincial arm wrestling championships.

Organizer Keith Koenig said the Aug. 1 event was well-attended and an excellent competition.

More than 100 participants came from all over B.C. to take part in the double-knockout competition. The event was the gateway to nationals for close to 40 arm wrestlers.

Prospering at the sport takes athleticism and focus.

Koenig said a successful arm wrestler needs to be a good athlete, have good

tendons and good focus.

He pointed out someone is already involved in another sport, such as a baseball pitcher, would make a proficient arm wrestler. “They have a good hand, a good arm.”

But far from being restricted to the elite athlete, the weekend’s competition saw wrestlers from age six to age 71.

Koenig has watched the sport come from its infancy in Canada to the current level of interest.

A former international competitor, Koenig hosted the world championships two years ago in Kelowna. He travelled to California more than once for world competition, and noted nothing of the sort had ever been held in Canada. msimmons@kelownacapnews.com

TWO COMPETITORS square off in the women’s division at the recent arm wrestling tournament held at the Royal Anne Hotel in Kelowna.

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▼ U14 SOCCER

Kelowna team’s trip to nationals confronted by fundraising challenge Bobbi-Sue Menard CONTRIBUTOR

Last month the Kelowna United U16 boys soccer team earned a spot in the national championships taking place at Toronto in October.

But in order to win the national U16 soccer title, the team is now faced with two intense months of preparation on the pitch coupled with the task of raising $30,000 to pay for flights, hotels and other expenses.

Winning the opportunity to go to nationals was a one shot deal, explains assistant coach Jacques Rivet.

The Kelowna United team was the top team in the Interior, earning a spot in the one-game show-

down in Vancouver to earn a berth in the nationals.

“All season long we told the boys that this game was it, and they really played to the top of their ability,” Rivet said.

So now fundraising become becomes vital for team members and their families.

The Canadian Soccer Association will subsidize only a portion of the travel ticket—everything else must be paid for by the players’ families.

After a team meeting with the parents, the decision was made to seek corporate sponsorships along with hosting several fundraising events that the players could help organize and stage.

The first of those fundraisers will be a bot-

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Anyone wishing to donate to the fundraising effort can do so by dropping off their recyclables in the Mission at a collection point set up in a vacant field next to 4442 Hobson Rd. Over the next two months, a pub night and a BBQ in the Choices Supermarket parking lot are planned.

The coaches are hoping these events will contribute to team building along with raising money.

Going to Toronto for the national finals is a huge opportunity for the individual players, especially those hoping to make soccer a part of their post-secondary future,

says Rivet He says it’s expected scouts will be watching the games and that several Kelowna players have the potential to catch their attention with their skill levlevels.

“We expect the style of play to be a little bit faster, and the tournament to be at scholarship level,” he said.

A Kelowna team making the national championships is rare as generally Lower Mainland based teams tend to dominate.

“This opportunity is all the more special for it, said Rivet.

“This doesn’t happen often and it is a good thing for these boys to be going.

We are hoping people recognize that and are willing to help out.”

Season closed out with a win The Thompson Okanagan FC U14 Boys finished their Y-League season with a 3-0 victory over the Abbotsford Mariners Saturday at Marshall Field in Vernon.

The game started with end-to-end play as both teams fought for possession of the ball. Gradually, the Okanagan crew began passing and moving the ball up the field and pressuring the Mariners’ defence.

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I did not realize that there are 27 million people throughout the world who are actually in slavery, many of whom are children.

There are land lords and slave owners who own absolute sway over the lives and destiny of these people.

These slave masters go to great extremes to protect their business-

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Gary Haugen at one time was working in the U.S. Department of Justice as a lawyer and served as the UNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s investigator in charge in the aftermath of the Rwandan genocide.

But he gave up that position to found an organization in 1997 called International Justice Mission, its goal to fight against this massively desperate world wide need.

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IJM lawyers, investigators and aftercare professionals work with local governments to ensure victim rescue, to prosecute perpetrators and to strengthen factors that promote functioning public justice systems.

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IJM has seen significant progress in its fight against oppression and injustice in the past 10 years and remains committed to expanding its work in the next decade.

What concerns do we, who live in comfortable Kelowna, have to do with this massive injustice in a world so far away?

Now that we are becoming more aware of this, what can we do to support those who are engaged in this battle?

It costs approximately $1,000 to liberate a slave.

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n the past few weeks I have been asked by several parents about Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) as a possible cause for their children’s attention problems or difficulties at school.

Since this condition doesn’t get a lot of coverage, I thought it would be a good topic to cover in this column.

CAPD is described as a problem in the communication between the ear and the brain. Individuals have no hearing deficits, but seem to experience difficulty processing the information they hear in the same way as other people.

Some experts believe as many as five per cent of school aged children experience CAPD and that it can be easily confused with ADHD, autism or learning disorders.

Kids with this disorder often do not recognize subtle differences between sounds in words— even if they are loud enough to be heard. k Something adversely affects the way the brain recognizes and interprets sounds and especially the sounds involved in speech.

This deficit in coordination between the brain and the ears seems to be worst in situations with a lot of background noise— which encompasses many of the regular activities of an average child.

Although children with CAPD do not have a problem with hearing sensitivity, if their disorder is not managed early, they may experience speech and language delays as well as academic problems.

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Paul Latimer in quieter settings; difficulty following directions; reading, spelling, writing or other speechlanguage difficulties; difficulty comprehending abstract information; difficulty with verbal math problems; forgetful and disorganized; and difficulty following conversations.

Obviously, many of these symptoms are hallmarks in other common childhood disorders including ADHD and this has contributed to the diagnosis and even the existence of CAPD being somewhat controversial even among the professionals who deal with it.

Diagnosis may be difficult and should be done by an audiologist—although this usually can’t happen until the child is

at least eight or nine years old.

Once a diagnosis has been made, children usually work with a speech pathologist and visit the audiologist once a year for follow up.

It would likely also be a good idea to have a child with these symptoms screened for other disorders including ADHD. It is possible for both conditions to exist simultaneously.

This could be ruled out by monitoring the child’s progress with the treatment and aid of the audiologist.

If measures such as giving the child a quieter school environment, moving him or her to the front of the room for less distraction, and other specific CAPD treatments are not effective, it might be wise to consider other issues as contributing to the problem.

Paul Latimer is a psychiatrist and president of Okanagan Clinical Trials.

250-862-8141 dr@okanaganclinicaltrials.com

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This applies to both male and female veterans.

It is estimated that only 40 per cent of the veterans who qualify for benefits are receiving them.

Even if you did not qualify before, you might qualify now.

If during the Second World War you were in the military but you did go overseas, you too may be eligible for benefits.

When you call the toll free number listed above, your call is documented and assigned the most appropriate Veterans Affairs staff person.

If you do qualify for benefits then they may be retroactive to the date of your call.

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The programs are entitlement based with some also being income based, such as the War Veterans Allowance. Just having served our country during war years does not automatically qualify you for the programs and services.

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Through the Veterans Independence Program your housekeeping and grounds may be maintained to allow you to stay in your home longer.

When a veteran dies, the Veterans Disability Pension will transfer to the spouse along with the Veterans Independence program for the remainder of her or his life.

Through this program there are other benefits such as assistance to cover transportation to medical appointment, as well as some dental work, eye glasses, massage, physiotherapy and more.

None of these benefits are taxable.

Physical injuries sustained while in the service could include hearing loss, breathing disorders and even cancer.

The injuries must have been reported while you were in active ser-

vice. However, it is possible that your medical condition may not appear for years after serving in the war.

Such conditions may include anxiety attacks and nightmares, lung disorders for Navy members, and some cancers for Korean War members.

In a number of cases these conditions may entitle you to benefits.

If a senior is not able to call Veterans Affairs himself, then the caregiver should call, with the veteran present.

A caregiver is anyone who is providing necessary care the seniors require to remain in their homes.

Sharen Marteny is a services consultant for seniors in Kelowna.

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You are formally invited to our Career Fair with a focus in Health Care in an effort to support our Health Care community. This opportunity allows you to explore all the different employment options within Healthcare. This event will be open to the public.

Employers will be at the campus to recruit for the following:

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for our Kelowna training location. If you are passionate, friendly, enjoy dealing with people, want to share your knowledge and love for the industry and have three years certified experience, please send your resume to: hr@mccollege.ca or fax to: 1-780-428-7733 Att: Lynn Van Lersberghe Human Resources.

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Retail NEEDED IMMEDIATELY Assistant Retail Managers/ Keyholders. Some exp an asset. Please email resumes to: employment@pricematters.ca stating your city of residence.

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OKANAGAN

SHOWCASE

A PREDATOR RIDGE rancher home is one of a wide selection of living options that buyers can choose from at the golf course resort.

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A unique and special lifestyle experience Howard Kruschke, senior director of sales and marketing, talks about what’s new at the Predator Ridge Golf Resort community.

Shauna Nyrose CONTRIBUTOR

Question: With golf season now in full swing, give us an overview of the Predator Ridge Golf Resort. What inspired the project?

Kruschke: Predator Ridge is located 25 minutes north of the Kelowna International Air-

port, and 15 minutes southwest of downtown Vernon.

We have a selection of condominiums, townhomes, ranchers, villas, single family homes, custom homes, homesites, and fractional vacation homes.

Our prices range from just under $60,000 for fractional ownership on the new golf

course, to $1 million-plus for custom homes overlooking the golf courses and Lake Okanagan. The 1,200 acres definitely inspired the project.

The Commonage is a unique and special place in the Okanagan, and over the last 20 years, Predator Ridge has let the land strongly influence the development process…whether that is the development of the golf assets or real estate.

Q: Tell us a little about your location and what makes Predator Ridge such a great fit

for this area?

Kruschke: Location wise, I think the key thing about our resort is how close it is to everything (15 minutes into town on beautiful Commonage Road), yet how quiet and connected it is with nature at the same time.

Whether it’s golf, hiking, cycling or simply sitting on a deck…the peacefulness and quiet is what I hear about most from our homeowners.

And the fact that the location offers equally great ac-

cess to both Kalamalka Lake and Okanagan Lake, Silver Star Mountain Resort, 50 minutes to the Shuswap, and 90 minutes to the Kootenays… it’s a great central location with something to offer everyone.

Q: What are some of the reasons that people have chosen golf course living in the North Okanagan area over other areas?

Kruschke: The size of Vernon feels right to them (all of the amenities minus the traffic), access to both Kalamalka

Home and Lot Packages from $459,900 + HST Lifetime Golf Membership Included No N Strata Fees

Lake and Okanagan Lake, and the quality of the golf here.

Q: What’s different or unique about Predator Ridge over other recreation properties? Why is this important to buyers?

Kruschke: I think the key thing that Predator Ridge has over other recreation properties is how well established the resort is.

What many people don’t realize is that we commenced See Experience B10

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THE PREDATOR Ridge golf course remains a major attraction for would-be buyers.

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Sense of community prevalent for attracting buyers Experience from B9 development close to 20 years ago. As one member of the team here is fond of saying, ‘All of the infrastructure is already in place. We are continually adding more infrastructure, but even if we weren’t, you would still be part of a resort community where the key amenities are already established and fully operational.’

Q: Who are your key buyer groups and why are they choosing to buy or build a home at Predator Ridge?

Kruschke: Primarily empty nesters and aspirational buyers from larger Alberta centres, the Lower Mainland, and local buyers from Vernon, Lake Country and Kelowna.

While our homeowners choose Predator Ridge for a myriad of reasons, the most common is that there is already a very well established sense of community here.

Q: What options or upgrades do you offer and what has been popular with your buyers?

Kruschke: We offer a large selection of upgrades.

In fact, sometimes I joke that every home we

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THE INTERIOR design housing option layouts can be customized to fulfill the desires of Predator Ridge home buyers. build is a ‘custom home’ to some extent.

Our focus here is to do our utmost to make our customers happy.

If that means moving a wall, or the addition

of an ultimate wine room, we’ll do it.

So in that sense we’re definitely not a tract home builder and I think that our customers really appreciate that as we work

with them in building their dream home.

Q: How have you noticed the real estate market and recreation property market change in the last few years. How does

Predator Ridge address this ‘new reality?’

Kruschke: One of the most obvious changes is that we no longer see the launch of new real estate product or neighborhoods.

Gone are the days of people lining up around the block waiting for the doors to open.

Personally, I think the new reality is great for the industry as a whole.

The investor/speculation market is pretty much non-existent, and now we are dealing almost entirely with end-users; clients who are considering making Predator Ridge their home.

This aligns itself perfectly with our vision for Predator Ridge…which is building a quality community in a very special place.

Q: What have been some new innovations and/or trends in golf course real estate development in the past couple of years?

Kruschke: We have definitely seen a shift in the golf market itself over the years.

There is such player diversity, with golf enthusiasts from every age and stage of life.

This market wants to

purchase on a golf course that is suited to all skill levels.

When we engaged Doug Carrick to design our new course, we had the vision of creating a truly playable resort course.

We envisioned a course that will challenge the scratch golfer who’s playing from the tips, but that challenge level diminishes proportionally as you move forward thru the tee boxes.

From the initial feedback from those people who have played the new Ridge Course, I think we’ve been successful in building the type of course that we originally envisioned.

Q: Tell us about the developer. How long have they been in building golf course and new home communities. What are some other projects they have built?

Kruschke: Wesbild Homes has been in the real estate development business in B.C. since the ‘80s.

The master planned community they are most recognized for is the Westwood Plateau, above Coquitlam, in the Lower Mainland.

They are now devel-

oping Burke Mountain above Port Coquitlam, and also building Turtle Mountain, a residential community overlooking the City of Vernon.

Q: Predator Ridge has won some pretty prestigious awards. Tell us about them.

Kruschke: We have won a number of Tommie Awards for our housing design and construction.

These are important awards for us because of the recognition of our peers and community, a community that we are very proud to be a part of.

Q: Where exactly is Predator Ridge and how can interested buyers view the home offerings?

Kruschke: If you are travelling from Kelowna, take 97 to Vernon to the Predator Ridge turnoff, which is approximately halfway up the west side of Kalamalka Lake.

Follow the signs up Bailey Road to Commonage Road, turn left and you can’t miss our entrance monument. Our Real Estate Sales Centre is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week, and the resort is open 365 days a year.

Come by for a visit… we would love to show you around.

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Hard work truly does pay off at GlenValley on Clifton

he architectural, de- your front yard does not

sign, and engineering team’s diligent work on the creating of a special community at GlenValley is immediately apparent because of the unique features and layout of the community.

As you first drive into GlenValley, you would see front and back yards for virtually all the Cityhomes. The front yards and decks of each Cityhome face the units directly across from them. This means that

look into the road or garages of other units. In between the front yards of the units, there is a welcoming pathway that separates one front yard from the unit’s yard that faces them. This will be the where your guests would be greeted into the homes and your front door will not be situated directly beside your garage and driveway.

Imagine having your morning coffee on your front deck/patio and not hearing the noises of cars backing out of their

drives, but instead, looking out onto your front lawn and maybe even waving a quick hello to one of your neighbours across the pathway.

Entering your home through the garage or back door, will allow quick and easy access to the kitchen. This means

that you will not have to carry your groceries far before being able to put them away in your pantry in your well laid out kitchen. The back yards of these units are not just taken up by the driveways; there is also generous fenced lawn.

This gives somewhere else for your children to

play or another area to relax or bar-b-que, unless of course you want to do that in your front yard, choices – choices.

On these hot summer days, one of the common noises we hear in the Okanagan is air conditioners. That will not happen at GlenVal-

ley, with 79 of the units being equipped with Geothermal heating and cooling systems, air conditioner noise will be a thing of the past.

The Geothermal system does not have a need for the standard exterior air conditioner unit as the heat exchange system is housed within each Cityhome.

Knox Mountain trail.

This will be like having all of Knox Mountain as your back yard. This awesome feature is not exclusive to these 14 units as all the Cityhomes will have direct access to Knox Mountain through a private pathway that leads to the this incredible network of trails.

There will be 14 Cityhomes backing directly onto Knox Mountain.

These special homes will have their yards looking across the newly updated

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Sunscape Resort Homes

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875 Stockley Street from $443,900 $ OPEN THURS-SUN 12-5PM 1055 Aurora Heights 549,900 34 Selkirk 23 Mission Creek Towers Call Darcy Nyrose 250-575-1946 OPEN SAT-SUN 1-3:30PM $ 569 Harrogate Lane from $599,900 1967 Underhill Street from 434,900 or Jen 250-870-8118 Call 250-575-6467 8 Village at Gallagher’s Canyon OPEN SAT-THURS 12-5PM 50 The Gate OPEN FRI 3-6PM SAT & SUN 1-4PM 4370 Gallagher’s Drive E from $444,000 14 Sage Creek Call 250-861-8989 Call Ryan Mayne 250-860-0303 1651 Lynrick Road from $299,900 OPEN TUES-SAT 11-4PM 3351 Mimosa Dr from $199,900 Call Darcy Nyrose 250-575-1946 www.dilworthhomes.com Call 250-860-9000 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 12-4PM or Jen 250-870-8118

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showcase W OF PRIME INTEREST

How mortgage brokers can help Trying to find the best mortgage for your needs and your budget can be a difficult and often frustrating task.

The wide selection of mortgage products available today means that consumers can enjoy a huge variety of options.

Going it alone when looking for a suitable mortgage is a time consuming process.

With the pace of life as it is today, many of us barely have time to sit down and enjoy a little quality time as it is.

If you go directly from lender to lender to get your mortgage, you will end up having to complete a new application for each lender.

That means each lender pulling your credit history can create a negatively affect your credit score.

Additional time will be taken up with browsing and comparing all the different deals with each lender, and then comparing the lenders against one another.

That is why you need someone, such as an independent mortgage broker, that is not only up on all of the latest information, but knows the ins and outs of the mortgage industry.

This person will know how to locate the best program for your needs while keeping your new mortgage payment affordable for your budget.

Using a mortgage broker is an effective way of getting a mortgage package to suit your needs without having to commit hours of your time to searching and browsing.

It simply cuts out all of the time and work involved in finding a mortgage to suit your circumstances.

Another great benefit is that the mortgage broker works for you, the customer, and doesn’t charge a fee. They are compensated by the lender once they close the mortgage deal.

A good mortgage broker will be able to source a wide range of mortgage deals on your behalf, and will then put forward the ones that offer the best value in terms of interest

rates and monthly repayments.

All you have to do is complete one simple application form, have one credit bureau check pulled.

An established mortgage broker will already have formed links, contacts, and relationships with a wide range of

mortgage lenders.

He or she will therefore know which lenders may cater for your particular needs and are offering the lowest rates.

Using a mortgage broker is a great way to get a good value, affordable mortgage that is tailored to meet your needs.

It is also an excellent

solution to getting a good mortgage deal without having to put in the hard work and time.

Of Prime Interest is a collaboration of mortgage professionals Trish Balaberde (250-4708324) and Darwyn Sloat (250-718-4117). www.kelownahomemortgages.ca

hot properties #27 6100 Old Vernon Rd.

• Ellison • Single Family Home • Built in 1994 • 1623 sq. ft.

• 4 beds • 2 baths • Totally redone! Everything is NEW incl totally renovated kitchen and bath. Home boasts new roof, blinds, interior doors, h/w tank, and flooring, incl gorgeous laminate upstairs. Check out the community pool and playground - you’ll LOVE it! MLS® 10013327. $339,000.

Terry Courtney, Royal LePage Kelowna, 250-860-1100

# 908 737 Leon Ave

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• Built in 1980 • Condo • Kelowna North • 836 sq. ft • 1 bed • 1 bath • 9th Floor executive condo in prestigious executive that is close to all amenities.

Impressive View from living room and master bedroom, larger master bedroom, The building features both a outdoor pool & exercise room. Great Investment ! MLS® 10010821. $194,900.

Darcy Nyrose, Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty Kelowna 250-575-1946

5332 Hedeman Court

• Built in 2005 • Single Family • Upper Mission • 4258 sq. ft.

• 5 bedrooms • 4 baths • Perfect home in desirable Chute Lake neighborhood. Open spacious floor plan, stainless steel appliances, room for potential In-law suite.

Large Fenced yard, Covered deck, double garage. MLS®10010400. $749,900.

Darcy Nyrose, Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty Kelowna 250-575-1946

#300- 686 Lequime Rd.

• Lower Mission • Condo • Built in 2003 • 938 sq. ft.

• 1 bed • 2 baths • Immaculate 1 plus den condo in the heart of the Mission. New laminate and carpet floor, 6 appliances, fireplace, balcony; guest suite; secure parking and storage. Steps to lake and Kelowna’s best beaches, golf, great restaurants, H2O and Capital News Centre. MLS®10007048. $264,900.

Darcy Nyrose, Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty Kelowna 250-575-1946

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Distinctive Craftsman-style townhomes with panoramic lakeviews.

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• Dilworth • Single Family Home • Built in 2004 • 2349 sq. ft.

• 3 beds • 3 baths • This Dilworth Mountain family home has an open concept main floor, private backyard with a hot tub. The 2nd floor has 3 beds & the basement features a media room & bar. Also features; hardwood flooring, maple cabinetry & RV parking. MLS®10009111. $538,800.

5225 Burnell Court

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Lee Ivans, Royal LePage Kelowna, 250-575-5455

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4350 Ponderosa Dr. Peachland, BC

• Upper Mission • Single Family Home • Built in 2007 • 2755 sq. ft.

• 3 beds • 3 baths • Immaculate home with private master suite. Open floor plan with quaint and cozy details. Enjoy the 9-10 ft ceilings, SS appliances, large bedrooms & hardwood floors MLS®10008323. $609,900.

Darcy Nyrose, Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty Kelowna 250-575-1946

If you are a local realtor with a Hot Property you would like featured here, please email info@kelownarealestatepros.com

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Sunday, August 8, 2010

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Ways to ease the transition between home and garden Jean Patteson CONTRIBUTOR

For 25 years, interior designer Patricia M. Wheeler has been meet-

ing clients in showrooms, helping them select furniture, lighting fixtures, cabinets, countertops, draperies, paint and tile.

Now she is inviting

them to join her in local plant nurseries as well.

“I treat nurseries like showrooms,” said Wheeler, president of her own interior design firm in Or-

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lando, Fla. “I show clients plants and pots. I ask what colours please them. What shapes and textures. I like to get a sense of their exterior style, just like I do with interiors.”

The disconnect between interior and exterior spaces in many homes has always bothered Wheeler.

“I do beautiful interiors. Landscapers do beautiful exteriors. But between them I see decks, patios, pool areas that are quite bare,” she says.

To soften the harsh transition between home and garden, she has been experimenting with container gardens, using potted plants as small accent pieces and major design

components on porches, pool decks and terraces, and as a welcoming statement at the front door.

The placement of the correct plant in the right container, incorporating color, size and style, can make a powerful design statement, she says.

And container gardens are especially suited to areas with a climate like that of Florida, where plants can be selected to produce blooms or colorful foliage year-round.

The daughter of a Minnesota grain farmer and a mother who loved to garden, Wheeler grew up with what she calls a “gardening habit.”

She planted trees and

flowers in the yard of her first Florida home in 1983. But it wasn’t until 10 years ago, when she and her family moved into a house with a large back deck overlooking a lake that she discovered container gardening.

“I soon found it was a lot of hard work,” she says. “In the summer it was so hot, the pots would dry out in a day. I was forever watering. And in winter, the frost could do more damage than I ever imagined possible in Florida.” There also were tropical storms and hurricanes to contend with. Because plant containers can become dangerous missiles in high winds, smash-

ing through windows and pool screens, they must be carried and stowed indoors for the duration of each storm.

But with research and experimentation, Wheeler found solutions to those problems. Drip irrigation, controlled manually or with an automatic timer, keeps container gardens properly hydrated. Arbors and pergolas provide partial shade in summer, but allow warming rays to reach a deck in the winter.

And by adding misters, fans and fountains to your container-plant decor, she says. “You can transform a deck it into a paradise, with butterflies and hummingbirds.”

Mountain Estates starting at

IN THE HEART OF KETTLE VALLEY 328 Providence Ave., Kelowna

$430,033

location

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starting at

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views

including HST Situated on the east side of Dilworth Mountain, you wake to the gorgeous Okanagan sunrise in these semi detached Townhomes. Visit our Monashee Rise Showhome at #8-971 Monashee Place, or call 250.717.3569.

starting at

$488,883

lifestyle

including HST Final Phase Released! Full sized townhomes and the prestige of the Selkirk neighbourhood. Bungalows with walkouts with 1500 + sf main level living areas. Visit our Selkirk showhome for more information at 569 Harrogate Lane or phone 250.861.8989.

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Exquisite Views! Exceptional Homes! 2008 Community of the year! Live at the top of Dilworth Mountain Estates in the Selkirk neighbourhood. Visit our Selkirk showhome for more information at 569 Harrogate Lane or phone 250.861.8989.

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Computer Services 12/7 A MOBILE COMPUTER TECH. Certified computer technician, virus removal, repairs, upgrades. Let me come to you. 250-717-6520.

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Call MIKE at (250) 575-8543 or email mike_ruest@telus.net REFACE Countertops.

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Concrete & Placing K.W. CONCRETE - specializing in driveways, sidewalks, floors, stairs, retaining walls, and repairs. Free estimates.

Call Kevin @ 250-575-4973

Contractors ALL WEST DEMOLITION Ltd. All types of demolition. Free estimates. Call 250-808-0895 DCR Contracting. New construction & reno’s. Free estimates. 250-862-1746 RYDER ROOFING LTD. Free est, senior discounts, member of BBB, fully ins’d, WCB coverage. All types of shingle roofing & torch on roofing systems. ‘From a hole in your roof to a whole new roof.’ Call 250765-3191 WENINGER CONST. Family company commited to Kelowna & Big White. 250-765-6898

Countertops

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Drywall DRYWALL Framing, taping, text ceilings, t-bar. Res/Comm.

20yrs exp Andy 250-718-0153.

DRYWALL SERVICES & Repairs New work & reno work.

30yrs exp. Framing, Bording, Taping, Texture. Ken212-9588 PESL DRYWALL Service Inc. Renovations, new construction and repairs. Boarding, taping, textured ceilings. Call Tomas at 250-212-4483 or 860-3495.

SMALL TAPING jobs, texture ceilings, 30yrs exp. Bob 250718-3218

Electrical ALL your electrical needs.

Res/Comm. New construction, renos & service calls. Call Bill at Oakdowne Electric. Lic’d, bonded, ins’d. 250-870-2780 A&S ELECTRIC. Resid/Comm Wiring. New constr, renov. & service changes. lic’d & bonded. Steve 864-2099 (cont #90929)

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PREMIUM GRANITE SALE. Granite counters starting at $2495. Great quality, Great price, Great service. Professonal removals & installation.

WCB Insur’d, All Major Credit Cards.

Showroom: 1115 Gordon Dr. 250-763-8303, 250-870-1577

JRS ELECTRIC: Licns’d, bnded & insr’d. From new builds & renos to service calls.

John, 250-801-7178 (cont:98365) MJB ELECTRIC Residential & commercial repairs and service work. Data cabling & phone 250-212-5610

Lawn & Garden

Excavating & Drainage KRENNY’S Excavating/Bobcat Sewers, u/g utils, all other excavating. Call Kory 869-9125 LOADER/Min-Exc. Grndwrks, final grading. Soil placement.

Al’s Bobcat Serv. 250-470-2598

Fencing ALL KINDS OF FENCES, 6x8 Cedar panels starting @ $65.

Gates & custom orders, staining 250-491-4622 www.akf.ca MASTER built custom wood fences, chain link and decks.

Repairs & design. Free quote, 250-215-5875

Floor Refinishing/ Installations ACCREDITED Business.

STRONG ROOTS FLOORING. BBB Lic’d & Ins’d. Custom Floor Re-finishing. Supply & Install Hrwd, Laminate, Cork And Tile. Rick, 250-808-7668 NEED Installer? We install carpet, lino, hardwood, laminate. Andreas 250-863-3402.

TILE & HARDWOOD - Highly skilled craftsmanship committed to provide the most reliable and satisfying work at reasonable and competitive rates call Joe 250-859-7907

Garage Door Services GARAGE Doors- install, service, repair all makes of doors & openers. 250-878-2911

Lawn & Garden 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 All Exterior Hedge & Tree Service.

Affordable Pricing on downsizing, trimming, pruning, bracing or Sculpturing of hedges, shrubs and trees. Also professional removals. Fully Insured.

For guaranteed quality service call Dave 250-212-1716.

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If you place an ad for 12 insertions, you get a 20% discount.

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25% Discount for Seniors. An Experienced Gardener, trimming hedges & shrubs, pruning trees, weeding, planting, garden clean-up. Excel. references. 250-864-0768 $39.95 “Lawn Cutting Special” Great rates on all yard work. Also wooden fence repair, painting, new fence building 250-863-7539 ANNOUNCING...A Lawn care company that guarantees your delight. If your tired of cutting your lawn or the company that cuts it for you then call Ryan now @250-469-1288 Vantage Point Lawn & Garden Care.

DIGGINOLES N SHIFTINSTUFF. Pickup & delivery service. Rubbish & recycling removed. Landscape, building supplies & Hay delivered, small equipment transferred.

Yes we work weekends!! www.digginoles.com or Ph: Ian 250-864-2339 I WANT TO CUT Your Lawn!

Plain & simple, your lawn needs cutting, and I cut lawns.

I’m asking for your business, and in exchange, you will receive both excellent value and exceptional service, GUARANTEED! Weekly maintenance, power raking, pruning, aerating, spring clean-ups, etc.

Senior’s discounts, all inquiries welcome! 250-878-7283 ...Common Sense Yard Care...

TAM’S Gardening. Clean-ups/ Maint.

Planting, weeding, pruning & more. 250-575-3750

Lawn & Garden

Home Improvements

TOP SOIL $20/yd. Compost Mix $30/yd., Ogogrow, Gravel, Rocks, Mulches 250-868-3380

Wood Flooring, Log Siding, Log Cabins, Decking, Cedar & Pine T&G V Joint, custom sawing. www.rouckbros.com Rouck Bros. Lumby, BC 1-800-960-3388

Gutters & Downspouts KELOWNA GUTTER Cleaning and repairs, re-slope gutters,etc Richard 250-718-6718

Handypersons TYTAN FINISHING Any job big or small that you can’t or don’t have time for we can get it done. From floors to ceiling call now for a free estimate Mike 250-215-1581

Heat, Air, Refrig.

SOUTHERN BC Heating & Air Conditioning. Over 30yrs exp.

Call 250-681-3869

Home Improvements 1ANDERSON Reno’s. Lic’d. over 30 yrs exp. Int.& Ext.,All work guaranteed. 870-7778 ADD YOUR business on www.BCLocalBiz.com directory for province wide exposure!

Call 1-877-645-7704 ANY Reno, comm/res. New homes. 28yrs exp. Call Ninko for free est., 250-212-1641 G & S Pro Renovations, 35yr.

Exp. Professional workshop for custom work. 470-7360 INTERIOR Finishing & Reno’s.

No Job too small, Install & Repairs.

Drywall, Plumbing, Doors/Win, Baseboards, Cab., Kitchens, Bthrms. 859-2787 SHADETREE. Retractable deck & patio canopies. Call InterCity; 250-215-4099 Wayne’s Home Improvements Certified Carpenter 30yrs Exp. additions, alterations, bathrooms, kitchens, foundations, framing, drywall, painting, finish etc.(250)763-8419

Home Repairs A&E Contracting. Tile, Lino, Laminate flooring, small concrte jobs, painting & drywall. Call 250-718-7697, 250-868-3102 COMPLETE Paint & Drywall.

Texured Ceilings & Repairs 40yrs exp. Merv’s Handyman Service.

Available 24hrs.

(250)-317-0013 LARRY’S Handyman & Reno Serv., Lg. & Sm. jobs, Graffitti Removal etc., 250-718-8879

Household Services Household Maintenance & Small Repairs Available. call Lloyd 250-768-8512

Irrigation/Sprinkler Systems JOHN’S Quality Irrigation Auto U/G, Design, Supply, Install.

Low Overhead, Low Prices.

Call John @ 250-215-0693 WEST-WIND Now booking for irrigation start-ups, repairs & installs. Call 250-860-0025

Kitchen Cabinets MARYANNE’S Kitchen Design. 25% off. See ad in Service Directory. 250-317-7523

Landscaping EDGING Emerald Cedars Okanagan Grown SPECIAL! 5ft - 10 for $189 Volume Discounts Free Delivery BUDGET NURSERIES Toll free 1-866-498-2189 #1 STOP FOR www.bcrocks.com. call 250-862-0862

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ACE Of Spades. Hedge & shrub pruning, rototilling, mowing, lot clearing, small tree removal. Insured & experienced.

Michael, 250-878-1315 ASPEN LANDSCAPING. Retaining walls & Landscape Projects 250-317-7773.

BARK Mulch, good quality top soil & landscape supplies, Sun-oka Valley Transport Ltd. 2696 Kyle Rd. Open Mon. Sat. 8-5pm, 250-769-9094 We Deliver.

DIGGINOLES N SHIFTINSTUFF. Pickup & delivery service. Rubbish & recycling removed. Landscape, building supplies & Hay delivered, small equipment transferred.

Yes we work weekends!! www.digginoles.com or Ph: Ian 250-864-2339 GLM Landscaping & Irrigation 12% Discountl!!! Custom landscaping 250-864-5450 Retaining Walls, interlock pavers, irrigation, landscaping.

Stonevalley Landscaping.

317-5644. 10yrs Kelowna.

Rockwalls Falling Down?20 yr exp. Complete fix new & old? All res.& comm.lanscp Jay@250-215-4956 Rock sale

Masonry & Brickwork

ROCKS. Please

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

SALES & SERVICE DIRECTORY HOME RENOVATIONS

PLUMBING

EXPERIENCED CRAFTSMEN

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All outside projects: decks/fences/patios/ pergolas & gazebos/vinyl wood and all inside remodels.

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

Excavator & Bobcat Service, Sewer Hookups, Underground Utilities, Footing, Backfilling, Basements, Driveways, Landscaping, Retaining Walls, Rubber Track Excavator w/ blade. Estimates, Fully Insured.

Kory 250-451-9095 Cell: 250-869-9125 Serving Kelowna, Westside, Lk Country

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

Call Ken 250-212-9588

PAINT & REPAIRS

LANDSCAPING

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PAINTING KELOWNA A BETTER PLACE SINCE 1982

• Heat Pumps Over 30 Years • Fireplaces Experience • Furnaces Serving the • Repair Okanagan Valley • Install • Sales 250-681-3869

CANOPIES

PLUMBING

TILING

SHADETREE

KOSKI PLUMBING, HEATING & GAS FITTING

SUPERIOR Tile 250-868-3221

862-9333 RETRACTABLE DECK & PATIO CANOPIES Folds like an accordian, Deck Blinds as well.

INTERCITY RENO’S Authorized dealer for the Okanagan Call Pat 250-215-4099 www.shadetreecanopies.com

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

Call Troy, 250-718-0209

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LANDSCAPING

Lew Cat Ent. Carpet, Lino, Tiles, Hardwood, Laminate. Free estimates. Great rates.

Lewis @ 317-6889 Work Guaranteed.

MJB ELECTRICAL LTD.

GLM ENTERPRISES

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Neighborhood Trucking & Delivery Top Soil • Ogo Gro • Gravel • Sand • Bark Mulch We Remove: yard refuse, small trees, junk

CHUCK 250-870-1138

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

250-863-4418

ABC

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We install, service, & repair all makes of doors & openers.

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DEMOLITION

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A & S Electric

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

WELDING & FABRICATION

We accept “When The Big Guys Are Too Big We Deliver”

Licenced, over 30 years experience, interior & exterior, Industrial & Commercial, all work guaranteed.

• Save 10% • Landscaping • Irrigation • Rock Wall • Allan Block • Paving Stone • Driveways & Patios

Drywall, Taping, Painting, Texture Ceiling. We Do Houses, Basement & Commercial

ELECTRICAL

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12 x 12, 13 x 13 etc.

ELECTRICAL

* Stores *Homes* Offices

Don’t call anyone about upgrading your landscaping until you speak with us.

Call Ryan now at 250-469-1288 VANTAGE POINT LAWN & GARDEN

July & Aug.

FLOORING

WINDOW CLEANING

KRENNYS EXCAVATING

A Division of Bayside Developments Ltd.

PAINTING PAINTING SERVICE

DRYWALL

QUALITY WORKMANSHIP

“ONE ROOM, OR YOUR WHOLE CASTLE”

DALE’S

EXCAVATING

BAYSIDE PLUMBING & Gas Fitting

ADDITIONS, finished bsmts. kitchen & bath reno’s, tile, hrdwd. & laminate flooring.

Call 250-870-3187

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• Retaining Walls

Free Estimates

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Hedges & Small Trees Too Call Tim 250.860.1494

ALL WEST DEMOLITION LTD. call 250-808-0895 allwestdemolition.com

250-878-2911

STUDZ RENOVATIONS

250-317-8275

PAINTING We’re a team of trained professionals that care about your home as much as you do. Call us to get the job done right the first time, and within your budget.

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Misc Services

Rubbish Removal

Pets

ALL KINDS OF FENCES, 6x8 Cedar panels starting @ $65.

Gates & custom orders, stainning,250-491-4622www.akf.ca

DIGGINOLES N SHIFTINSTUFF. Pickup & delivery service. Rubbish & recycling removed. Landscape, building supplies & Hay delivered, small equipment transferred.

Yes we work weekends!! www.digginoles.com or Ph: Ian 250-864-2339 SKYHIGH DISPOSAL 250808-0733 Junk Removal & Disposal Bins Need that space cleaned out? We can help. We can remove anything that you no longer need. Furniture, appliances, demolition waste & more

CHINESE Crested, AKC. 2 males One extreme hairy hairless, one hairy hairless. 13 weeks. 1st shot, wormed twice. Ears taped. $400. 509486-0933 day, 322-8532 eve, wkend. I am in Washington, USA 15mi. from Osoyoos, BC.

Moving & Storage

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AAA Best Rates Moving $59+.

“Why Pay More” Short/Long Distance.

Free Est. Res/Comm, 861-3400 DAN-MEL MOVING. 16’’ One ton 7x12 Trailer. Local/Long Haul. Bonded/Insured. Dan 215-0147/250-766-1282.

FAMILY Movers. Moving?

Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance throughout 2010 Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads.

Cheapest rates in the valley.

Free Estimates, 250-493-2687 JOE’S MOVING.reasble rates fully equip’d trucks, local-long dist, no job too small470-8194 NORTH END Moving Service Local/Long Distance. Truck returning empty Vancouver.

Discount 250-470-9498

Painting & Decorating 100% AFFORDABLE Painting Exp, quality. Int Paint/ceilings.

Winter Specials. Terry 8639830 or 768-1098

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DALE’S PAINTING Service.

Painting Kelowna a better place since 1982, 862-9333 SPARBOSSA PAINTING Trained professionals getting the job done right the first time! Discount packages starting at $1495.

250-863-2249 sparbossa.com

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Comm/res and reno’’s. Service & hot water tanks. 575-3839 DREGER MECH. Plumbing, Gasfitting, comm/res & reno, ins’d, 24hr. Call 250-575-5878.

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

Pressure Washing OKANAGAN Pressure Washing. Comm/Res. Fully ins’d.

Dave, 250-491-1336

Roofing & Skylights BERTRIM Contracting Co. New roofs, reroofs, roof conversion & repair & general home maint. Bonded & insured. 28yrs exp. Free est.

Call 250-768-9675 OKANAGAN Roofing All roofing repairs, maint., & reroofs. Warranty on all work Free Est. 769-1100, 878-1172

Rubbish Removal ‘#1 - BBB Kelowna Junk Removal Ltd. (1998) Scrap metal, wood, appls, etc. House, yard, building site, rental properties, renovations, etc. WCB Coverage. Lrg 3/2/1 & 1/2ton trucks 718-0992 or 861-7066 kelownajunkremoval.com #1 CHEAP HAUL Most jobs 50% less then competitors.

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LARRY’S LITTLE DUMPER We haul little loads of anything, landscaping materials, & Junk to the dump Call 250-718-1114 A 49.99 1/2ton truck. Load junk & yard waste. Haul away special. Will haul just about anything. Cal Cal 250863-7539 BOB’S ONE TON TRUCKING. All your rubbish needs.

FREE scrap car hauling. Ogo Grow Deliveries. 25yrs satisfied Customers. Bob 250-7652789, 861-0303 pgr

Sand/Gravel/Topsoil NEIGHBORHOOD Trucking & Delivery. Sand, Gravel, Soil, Ogo Grow Call 250-870-1138

FRIENDLY middle aged dogs (Akbash-4; Golden Retriever/GermanShepard-7) need loving home, fenced yard, kids to play, must go together $200, only serious enquires; owner ill 250-770-8063

LG Doberman Pincher pups, born July 12, shots. F-$1000, M-$900. 250-546-3798.

FREE vehicle removal for recycling only, cars, trucks, vans. No registration, no problem. Call Larry 250-540-0303.

DESIGN Stucco & Stone. New homes, reno’s & repairs. No job too small. Clean, quality work. Zoltan 250-864-9798.

PUREBRED boxer puppies, shots, dewormed, microchipped, 10wks old, $1500.

(250)832-4093

Sundecks

Registered Tennessee Walkers Mares & Geldings, under the age of 9, (250)546-8066

SUPERIOR Tile.

250-8683221. 3-1905 Evergreen Crt. End of spring clearance on tiles. 12x12, 13x13 etc.

TILE Setter. Artistic Ceramics.

Custom tile setting. Call 250870-1009

Tree Services 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 All Exterior Hedge & Tree Service.

Affordable Pricing on downsizing, trimming, pruning, bracing or Sculpturing of hedges, shrubs and trees. Also professional removals. Fully Insured.

For guaranteed quality service call Dave 250-212-1716.

AAA Tree Srv. Tree removal, Pruning Shaping Thinning Free est. Fully insr’d. Kevin, 317-7657 or 862-1881 FRED Bedard Saw Man. Tree falling, fire mitigation, tree topping. 250-491-2258, 250-5756822 fredbedard@telus.net ROB’S Tree Care Ltd. For all your tree care needs...Insured & Cert. WCB. 250-212-8656 Tree Stump Removal Also Hedges and small Trees call Tim(250)860-1494

Trucking/ Bull Dozing TNT TRUCKING. No load too small. Junk removal, sand, gravel, etc. (250)862-0821 (250)765-2778.

Window Cleaning RAIN-X Window Cleaning.

Stores, homes, offices. Rocky Williams, 250-899-4400

Feed & Hay Alfalfa grass mix, 2nd cut, barn stored, no rain, irrigated, $7/bale. 250-547-6816.

Hay for sale. Grass, grass alfalfa mix, Oat hay. Big square bales, 3’x3’x8’. Round bales, 5’ bales. $150/ton. Delivery avail.

250-838-6630 *HAY SALES GUARANTEED Quality Grass, Alfalfa, Mixed square bales, round bales & Silage bales. Delivery avail.

(250)804-6081,(250)833-6763.

SHETLAND Sheepdog (Sheltie) puppy for sale. Vet checkec, CKC registered, serious inquiries only. 250-353-2436 TRINITY SHEPHERDS 5th generation, long & medium coated Shepherd pups. Blk, Blk & tan, red or brown sables, ivory, straight backs, old world style. 10wks. All shots. Health cards. Wormed. View parents & geneology tree. $500. Lots of references. 250-547-9763.

WOLF HYBRID Cubs res. now. Sun Valley Wolf Kennels www.sunvalleywolfkennels.com 250-765-4996

Auctions

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FREE Wood all sizes,u pick up (250)765-2690. 6490 Goudie Rd call evenings.

LOWREY Organ. Great Working Condition. Pick it up, and its yours! call 250-862-8154

Furniture FREEZER (damaged but works fine) $25. Futon couch, $40. 250-764-6135

Furniture 6PC Cherry sleigh bdrm set.

Queen bed, dresser, mirror, chest, 2 night stands. New!!

Still boxed. Worth $5000, Sell $1295 Can deliver. Call 250550-6647 Come on down! The price is always right at OK Estates Furniture and more. We carry a wide selection of modern and vintage home furnishings.

3292 Hwy 97N beside Sheepskin Boutique 250-807-7775 NEW 3-pc Sectional Sofa w/ottoman, In orig. pkg. Worth $1499, Must Sell $899 250550-6647 can deliver SOFA. Bonded leather, folds flat into bed, w/strge. Like new, $250. 250-763-8803

Heavy Duty Machinery 1990 Hitachi 200 EX LC Excavator 2 buckets just spent $17,000, $45,000 obo. 1972 Ford Tandem dump 318 13spd newer box & air tarp, good yard truck $7000. 250307-1959 1991 Mitsubishi Forklft 4000lb trilple mast side shift,on propane for indoor use $4000 obo (250)768-4792

Heavy Duty Machinery

Misc. for Sale

1993 2700 Linkbelt excavator full quarding, 2 buckets, thumb, cat walk, nice working machine, operating manual $19,500. (250)547-9395 2000 Thomas Skidsteer Loader. Well maintained, recent upgrades, good tires, c/w rubber tracks, heater, radio, smooth bucket, 5600hrs. Strong cond. $13,700. 250-470-2598 Kelowna.

Medical Supplies NEVER USED LA-Z-BOY LIFT CHAIR

Original cost $3600, $1200 obo. 250-768-5044.

BRAND new 5 stage reverse osmosis water filtration system. Retail price: $795. Now: $250. Call 250-863-1544 FAR-INFRARED SAUNAS: Summer Blowout on Demo’s starting at $549.

FREE SH/Setup. Kel 1-888-239-9999 www.SOLARUSsauna.com MOVING: Furn’t, TV’s, beds, rugs, WD, DW, hshld items & more. 250-718-8866.

VENEER sheeting 28 sheets $5 - $12. Esp 16k hitch complete. goose decoys tidy tank highjacker 16 sl new. Gas furnace ceiling mount. Misc camper accesories.For Info call 250-491-2799

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New Celebrity-XL Scooter New $4950 Sale $3950 2hr total use on unit .call 717-5224

Misc. for Sale BOOKBINDING Novels, Cookbooks, Family History and much more. layout, design, printing & binding 250-260-1970

email: lakecityprinters@telus.net

Misc. Wanted I PURCHASE clean and gently used home furnishings, antiques, and collectibles. Please call me first. OKestates.ca call Cal 250-807-7775

Musical Instruments PIANOS, serviced, tuned and delivered. Uprights from $599, Grands from $2500. Call World of Music 250-869-0819 or Toll Free 1-800-663-5183

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FALCON SELF STORAGE In accordance with our Rental Agreement and the Warehousemans Lein Act the following: Unit # 2071(Darren Bob) will be sold by Cody’s Auction @ 134-1135 Stevens Rd. Kelowna Aug 11,2010 @ 6pm due to nonpayment of rental fees.

Any effort to stop the Auction must be made before the close of business at 5pm Aug.7 2010.

Bicycles

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Lessons/Training

Building Supplies

DOGAIMS - card game that trains your dog. Available @ Pawsitive Choices Training Centre, Bon Appetite, Buckerfields, Chapters, Mosaic or www.dogaims.com Guitar Lessons. Shara Madsen, owner of Madsen Music School in Vernon, has opened a studio in Rutland. 12yrs teaching exper. Most ages + style.www.madsenmusicstudio.com call: 250-864-2838

NEW windows, sliders, picture (20), exterior door with sidelights & transom (1), exterior & interior doors (6), Patio door (1).

Various sizes.

Only interested in selling the lot.

Asking $4500 or BO. Sizes & photos available.

Email dspruce@shaw.ca. or call 250-868-8277.

Livestock

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FREE Fish. 6” Goldfish. Also 4 convicts, 2-3” long. Old pool table. 250-862-8924 msg

Stucco/Siding

Tiling

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Hymalyan kittens, 1 male 1 female 8 weeks old $ 300 (250)469-3172

Min Pins, sable red, 2-F, tail docked, dew claws removed, ready to go. 250-550-0227

KELOWNA DECK & RAIL. Vinyl, Mod. Flooring, Alum., GlassTopless/Picket878-2483.

Free Items

PLYWOOD. 3/4” 4x8 sheet of Maple veneer, good both sides. $50. You pick up. 250769-0415. Leave message

Turn your unwanted items into cash by selling them in the classifieds! They may be just the thing someone else is looking for.

Firearms

VALLEYWIDE MEATS BC insp.30 slaughter plant Processes all livestock Call to book your animals (250)838-7980 Enderby, BC

WEBER & MARKIN, The Friendly & Competent Gunshop, 4-1691 Powick Rd, Kel., 250-762-7575, Tues-Sat 10-6

Pets

Food Products

FIELD BRED English Springer Spaniel pups. CKC reg’d (250)296-4217 $650.00

Farm raised, grain fed side of beef, 1/4’s & 1/2, $2.65/lb, CWF. 250-546-6494

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$100 & Under

$200 & Under

PIANOS Warehouse Sale @ Moir Pianos.

STEINWAY, HEINTZMAN, YAMAHA and more !! Priced to Sell !! Call Richard @ 764-8800

GOLF-Drivers. RH, 1 new titanium, 10.5, $95. 250-707-3444 GOLF-DRIVERS. RH, 3 Killer Bee demo’s, like new, $75.

250-707-3444 Older Moffat Gas range -metal in good condition. $75 obo (250)860-6157 PLYWOOD. 3/4” 4x8 sheet of Maple veneer, good both sides. $50. You pick up. 250769-0415. Leave message RCA TV with remote, good working condition, great shape. $20. 778-753-4500.

COMPUTER System, Windows, Internet ready,exc cond, $200. 250-869-2363 Kelowna

$200 & Under

COMPUTER LAPTOP, Windows, wireless, excellent cond, $300.869-2363 Kelowna

Sporting Goods AT A CLICK of a mouse, www.BCLocalBiz.com is your local source to over 300,000 businesses!

SKS’s, CZ-858’s, GLOCKs, Quality used firearms Sell & Buy, Repairs, Bluing, Weber & Markin, 4-1691 Powick Rd. Kel 250-762-7575,T-S 10-6

$100 & Under 2 matching end tables in oak, $100. Call 250-763-8332 $800 TOSHIBA VCR hardly ever used $75 (250)868-3843 Dinnette kitchen( 53”x 35”) table ext.to 87” + 6 chairs. very good cond. $100 860-6157

BDRM SUITE- Oak, headboard, dresser w/mirror, high boy, and side dresser, good cond, $150 obo. 778-7534500.

BEAUMARK Fridge, white, frost free, 66”hx30.5”w, ex. cond. $150. 250-860-0735 Manual Hospital bed $150 (250)860-6157

Garage Sales

Garage Sales

Pink easy chairs.-(2) Excellent condition. All hardwood frames $150/both 250-712-9360 USED garage doors, raised panel cedar, 1 10x7, 5 9x7, $100-$200ea. 250-769-7989 White Stove Magic Chef 2 years old $185 (250)491-8177

$300 & Under

Gingerbread Clock Early 1900’s. Working.$300 call 778775-1220

$500 & Under

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TEAK desk, L-shaped, made in Denmark, cost $4500, sell for $500. 250-768-5044.

Garage Sales

Acreage for Sale

Apt/Condos for Sale

1713 Tower Ranch Blvd. All Moved and settled! Come on up to the Ranch & check out our GARAGE SALE! 2 Days of great bargains - might be more than one residence participating - will have list at our sale.

Follow McCurdy up to Tower Ranch Golf Course. Stay on McCurdy it will lead you right into the golf course. Stop at: 1713 Tower Ranch Blvd.

Dates: Aug 7th (9am-3pm) Aug 8th (10am-2pm). NO early birds - sale will start at listed times. But if your early enjoy the Beautiful City Views! See ya there! sawatteam@shaw.ca

READY to build on this 3 acres in Whitevale area, Lumby. Flat, few trees, drilled well. Gas/hydro to driveway.

Price $240,000 + HST obo.

250-547-6932.

2BD 2BTH Condo $279,000.

Clubhouse, Pool, Hot Tub, Fitness, 1 Block from beach.

250-859-1300 vrt: okbccon dos.com/sunset1083-214.html

Acreage for Sale

Recently updated 1103 sq. ft. 2 brm condo has, fridge, stove, dishwasher and insuite laundry w/washer and dryer.

Enclosed patio, cov’d parking, storage unit, a guest suite & in wall a/c unit.

Close to bus rte. and Hwy #33. Steps from Tim’s. Well maintained building allows small pets, enjoys the 45+ lifestyle and has extremely low strata fees of $133.85 per month. Ground level access with no stairs to unit #108 at 200 Hollywood Rd. $186,868. Call 250-8621390 for more info and to view.

13.9 Treed acres, Edgewood, minutes to lakes. Finance avail $99,000. 250-269-7492

SOFA. Bonded leather, folds flat into bed, w/strge. Like new, $250. 250-763-8803 Water Softener 48”H Work ing. $300 call 778-775-1220

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2BR + Den, Golf Course Condo located on Country Club Drive $289,000. vrt: okbccondos.com/cc1614.html 250-859-1300 DOWNTOWN - Bertram St. 2bdrm /1.5 bath main floor in senior building. Move in ready with new carpet/paint. Price to sell $137,500 call mngmt. 250868-8756, 250-868-4944 to view

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Alice’s Flowers & Produce Open Mon-Sat. 10:30-5:30.

Blackberries - $27.50 per/flat Corn, PP Squash, Cuc’s, Garlic, etc. 250-869-0920 APRICOTS, picked or youpick, 1/2 mile South of West End of Okanagan Lake Bridge.

2225 Campbell Rd. Call 250769-4740

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Fresh & Local Blueberries Sohal Orchards Winfield $2.50 lb. 250-766-0473 or 250-4709661 FRESH New Organic Honey is now available. Bill’s Honey Farm. (250)-762-8156

Graziano Orchards 3455 Rose Rd. Cherries & Blueberries.

(250)860-2644. www.graziano familyorchards.com

ARNDT ORCHARDS U-pick Cherries 1555B Teasdale Rd. FINAL WEEKEND! Open Daily 8:30am-5pm Sun- 8:30am-3pm www.arndtorchards.com

NECTARINES, Cherries & Peaches. Glenmore 417 Valley Rd. Everyday 9:30am 4:30pm. (250)869-6564

BLUEBERRIES. Organically grown. U-pick. $2.50/lb. Visit www.blueberryhaven.com for dates and times 250-469-9349

ORGANIC cherries, u-pick, we pick, apricots, pure juice.

Westbank Harvest- Scharf Rd. Pre-orders. 250-707-0986

BURKE’S Pickling dill’s; bread & butter size, $1/lb. 250-545-2093

Saskatoons, cherries,peaches, apricots veggies, now at Gambell Farms. 12133 Okanagan Centre Rd East, Winfield. Call 250-766-4036, 250-212-8770

CHERRIES KEMPF ORCHARD U-PICK 1409 Teasdale Rd. Mon-Sat, 8:30am - 6pm Sun 8am-3pm.

Ph. orders (weekdays only) 250-765-1797

Sweetheart CHERRIES, bring containers. Bulk orders welcome. Cherry pickers wanted.

3030 Elliott Rd. 250-768-5768.

DON ‘O’ RAY VEGETABLES 3443 Benvoulin Rd.Kelowna BC. call 250-860-2557 9am-7pm Daily.

For all your Vegetable and Fruit Needs Going in Kelowna for the last 35 years.

The Friendly Farmer Fruit Stand

Open 7days/wk, 10-6, Sunday: 10-5.

Cherries, Raspberries & all sorts of veggies. Come meet the Friendly Farmer & the Grumpy Wife!

3254 McCulloch Rd. 250-869-0871

‘FRESH BLUEBERRIES’ For sale. Daily fresh hand-picked directly from the fields.

10lb box, $20.

For ordering please contact Gary at 250-317-3464 or by email at thandir@hotmail.com (Minimum order 10lbs.)

WELCOME TO OLD MEADOWS ORGANIC FARM MARKET T2 Organic Blackberries, Cherry’s, Peaches, nectarines, Brocolli, Cauliflower & more available. Taking orders for T2 Organic Peaches, Blackberries & Certified Organic Blueberries.

Also local blueberries, raspberries, cherries, peaches, cots and many vegetables. Fresh bread & farm eggs.

250-764-0931 4213 Gordon Drive. Mon-Sat 10-6 Sun 10-5

K&J PACIFIC PEACHES

RASPBERRIES, $2.99 lb, picked $2 lb u-pick.

BLUEBERRIES, $1.99 lb picked.

Late variety picked CHERRIES, $1.99 lb.

Pre-ordered PEACHES & APRICOTS. Big juicy tree ripened at 70¢lb. Must take McCurdy Rd to 1145

Morrison Rd. Look for signs

250-765-8184

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Apt/Condos for Sale Playa Del Sol Best Buy! Furnished 2bdrm 2bath 6appls.2 prking stalls sundeck 5th flr southside. Great view. Motivated seller $309,000 No HST Open to offers! Dave Jurome Macdonald Realtiy 250-8621888 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.

Business for Sale STONE & Epoxy Business.

Motivated handyperson. Client base. 4yrs running. Will train. $15,000. Nick, 250-765-4121

Duplex/4 Plex For Sale or Trade near UBCO/Airport. Main flr. 2bdrm 2 baths 1256sq.ft. totally reno’ed on Duck Lake.

6 appls. , New Roof and some furniture. $178,000 obo call 780458-2086 or 250-863-7525

For Sale By Owner DILWORTH MTN. ESTATES www.2108.ca $679,900.00 MILLION DOLLAR LAKEVIEW dbl wide modular 2bdrm 10x30 workshop 5 appls.55+ pets ok Must see $89,000 (250)768-7124 PERFECT Newly Renovated 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom home Garage, Fenced Yard, Custom Deck 3 Blocks to Beach $299,500.00 OBO 250-9178599 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 186 North Fork Rd. Cherryville, acreage, 900sqft 2bdrm, 1bath house, South facing, Cherry Creek runs through back property. Beautiful Place! $250,000. 250-547-9821.

3BD. 2ba. Fixer Upper w/big yard, ONLY $239,900. For a Free List of Foreclosures & Fixer Uppers call Lloyd @ MacDonald Realty 215-5607 KelownaDistressSale.info AT A CLICK of a mouse, www.BCLocalBiz.com is your local source to over 300,000 businesses!

HOUSE FOR Sale - 1350 Kelglen, Kelowna. 3 bdrm main flr, 2 bdrm basement suite. Private back yard, large front deck, new roof & decking. $429,000. 250-493-8938 MORTGAGES LOW RATES. 5YR. 3.89% VARIABLE 2.05% 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.

Lots EXCEPTIONAL LAKEVIEW Lots from $160,000. Also; 1 panoramic 3 acre parcel.

Owner financing. 250-307-2558 www.orlandoprojects.com LOTS for sale on Abbott St. Best location to build condo.

33,509sqft. 250-762-9653 or email cal@goseecal.com

Mobile Homes & Parks MILLION DOLLAR LAKEVIEW dbl wide modular 2bdrm 10x30 workshop 5 appls. 55+ pets ok Must see $89,000 (250)768-7124

Mortgages BANK ON US! Mortgages for purchases, renos, debt consolidation, foreclosure. Bank rates. Many alternative lending programs.Let Dave Fitzpatrick, your Mortgage Warrior, simplify the process!1-888-711-8818 dave@mountaincitymortgage.ca

Open Houses

Apt/Condo for Rent

Homes for Rent

Suites, Lower

OPEN HOUSE SUN 1-4pm #11 - 788 Rutland Road N.

THUNDERBIRD/EVERGREEN APTS. 435/395 Franklyn Road, Kelowna. 1 and 2 bedroom suites, 3-appliances, AC, drapes, walk-in storage, underground secure parking, hot water included, Laundry facilities on site.

Close to excellent shopping, major bus routes (excellent bus service to all campuses, Orchard Park Mall & downtown), theaters, medical facilities & restaurants. Rental incentives offered to qualified applicants. Call 250-7625932 for appointment to view.

Bright spacious 3bdrm 2bath main flr. of home 1500 sqft. a/c. 5appls. 4541 Gordon Dr. $1450. 764-0419 or 575-4709 Capri Area 4bdrm 3bath 10yrs old. st/fr/dw ,window covering NP. Avail Sept 1 $1500 +utils call 250-470-3555 FLEXIBLE Lease period. $2200/mo+utils. Lower Mission, near CNC and Mission Creek park, backs onto Belmount Park, 2800sq’ 3bdrm & lrg bonus room, double garage. Dogs ok. 250-764-6135 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 250.317.2707 or info@thepropertysource.ca LOWER Mission 2bdrm +den, 2.5baths, fenced in, dbl garage. $1350. Avail Sept 1st.

Call (250)491-0823 LOWER Mission Home High end reno. Private with mtn View. 2bdrm 1 1/2 bath 5appls. 10 min. walk to Beach NS NP Avail.

Aug 1 $1300+utils call 250-861-4075 NEWLY renovated 3bd upper level house, $1250+60%utils.

2bd & den lower level (bsmt) $850+40% utils. 380 Hardie Rd, Rutland. Ruth or Shiv, 250-862-5756, 250-864-6810 OVERLOOKING Wood Lake.

Sm 2bdrm, appls, strg. Adults.

NP, $850+utils & 3bd home, $1200+utils. 250-766-4322.

RUTLAND- 3bdrm, 2baths, ns, np, avail immed, $1500/mo + utils. 250-765-3002.

SEPT 1. 3bd, 1bth, reno’d, Kel S. Familyrm, FP, AC, hrdwd flrs, priv patio, FS/WD, NS/NP. $1350+utils. 250-718-1825 SMALL House in L. Mission, NS, NP, 3bd 1bth, clean & quiet person wanted, avail immed, $1200. 250-764-5381

1BD. Avail. Sept 1st., bright, roomy, Springvalley area, sing. occ., w/d, util. incl., priv. ent. ex. strge., ns, np, $750.

250-717-1126 1BD Blk Mnt on acreage, sep ent., carport, 4appl, AC, utils incl, NP, NS. Pref older person. $850+DD. Sept 1. 250765-9083 1BD furn’d suite, utils incl, no lndry. NP, NS. Short term ok, close to Capri & Hospital, 1 person only. $650+DD. Avail immed. 250-712-9729 1BD, Sept 1. Sub-lease, 3rd fl unit, 3appl, AC, deck, storage, coin lndry, prking, DT Kel., NS, NP. $820+DD. Call 250-8680066 eves.

1BD suite avail now or Aug 15, close to DT, priv ent, $725 utils incl. NS, NP, shard WD. 250-763-9693 1BD suite, NS, ND, wrking student only, preferable male.

Rutland area. 250-765-7084 2-2BDRM Basements $690 + $790 1/2 utils. House near KLO college. 4plex, Saucier Ave. downtown,lake. Attractive Adult orientated. Employed couples, single, or student(s) only. No dogs, No smoking indoors. 250-764-2542 2BD. 1ba. lg. liv.rm., 1 lg. kit., $750.mo. laundry incl., 250765-3884 & 250-878-9303 Avail Sept 1 4bdrm 1 bath behind Costco internet + utils incl. NP NP $1500/mth 250801-8648 BLACK Mtn. 2 bdrm. $750 + utils. No lndry, NS, NP. Avail.

Immediately (250)317-9953 Central Glenmore 4bdrm 2bath newly reno’d RV prkng strge, garage Avail now.$1295 NS. NP. 250- 868-1786 investirwin@shaw.ca DOG OK 1-Bedroom, 4-Appliances, Fenced, $750 Including Utilities PR 2-Bedroom, 4-Appliances, $850 Including Cable & Utilities. 250-8601961 Register Online

4 year old, 4 Bed, 4 Bath, with dbl garage & large driveway. Beautiful fully developed 2600+ sq ft Half-Duplex Townhome.

Has open floor plan with many features and a convenient location!

Come visit our open house or call 250-765-6635 for private viewing.

Recreational OKANAGANS BEST KEPT SECRET! Finally a waterfront development on Lake Okanagan at prices we can all afford! New homes to view from $199,000.

250-470-4179, 250-878-2096.

Acreage 30 acres of prime farmland for lease in Upper Mission. Call Rick 250-215-2449, John 250212-2386

Apt/Condo for Rent 1BDRM at the Verve, 3rd flr view. Wshr, dryer, a/c. $1000.

NS, NP. 250-215-8826.

1Bdrm Avail. August 1st. includes heat. No pets Clean and safe quiet environment.

Close to bus, lake, + shops please call Heather 250-7637955 1BD suite, appliances, nice view, 55+, NS, NP, located in Gordan Manor near Capri Centre. $750. 250-860-6075 2BD, 2bth+den, Asher Rd & Hwy 33, deluxe unit, 2 decks, 6appls, FP, WD. $1350. Sept 1. NS NP. 250-491-3090 2bd, furn/unfrn, like new by Capri. NS NP ND Adults Aug 1 $800. (250)-718-8866 2BDRM, 2 bath, corner of Gordon & Bernard, 5 appl, f/p, ug parking, lrg storage room, $975/mo (55+) Joanne 250717-1182, 250-575-1123.

2BDRM, $975 hydro, f/s, NO PETS, on Rutland Rd. South, Belgo Area, bus route, Avail. now. 250-491-3345, 869-9788 2 Bdrm. apt. Spacious, close to all amenities, NS, NP, 1yr lease, avail immed. incl heat.

250-763-6600 2Bdrm Furnished UBC/Quail Upgraded Deluxe Furniture Top Floor.

View $1450 utils included. 250-859-1300 to view : okbccondos.com/cc1614.html 3 APARTMENTS FOR RENT in Granada Gardens for Aug 1 & beyond, ranging from $800-$850/mo (250)765-6578.

3BD, 2bth, Cosco area, $1550/mnth + hydro, ug prking avail, $30/stall. NP. Avail Aug 20. 250-869-9788 3Bdrm Furnished EX L Deluxe Waterfront 2 Pools, Gym, etc $1795 utils incl. 250- 8591300 to view: okbccondos.com/disc138.html 625 Rowcliffe Ave. 2bd, 1bth condo on the 2nd flr, close to all amens, $975mo. Avail immed. 250-575-1123 or 250717-1182 BROCKTON Manor.

2bd, $900 incl prking & utils. 1bd, $800. 250-860-5220 ask for Elaine or Terry DELUXE DOLPHINS water front condo, 2bd, 2 full bths, exquisite showroom furnishings. Newly reno’d granite Tuscany kitchen. Incl f/p, a/c, deck overhangs Lagoon water, main floor priv ent & main flr indoor parking. Go to kelownarentals.weebley.com for photos. Also offers tennis, outdoor pool, hot tub & exer rm. $1695 incl utils. Carol 780-920-5552.

DT Safeway loc. 2bd, gorgeous view, 6th flr, pool, AC, balcony, top security, seniors discount. $925. 250-863-9002 FAIRLANE Crt. Close to shopping, on bus route, 2bd aprt, heat & hot water incl, $900.

250-860-4836 RUTLAND. 55+ 2bd, 1.5bth condo, 4th flr, elevators, ug prking. Avail immed. $1000+ DD. Move in incentives. Jim at 1-780-297-2561 STUDIO APT at the Mode. Lrg patio, washer, dryer, a/c. $800. NS, NP. 250-215-8826.

WILLOW Park Manor. 2bd, $900+utils, 250-763-3654 or 250-860-4836

Commercial/ Industrial 1200SQFT. Shop on 1/4 acre, fully serviced & fenced, $1200per mo+ triple net. Light or heavy industrial use & storage. Westbank Industrial Park 250-769-7424 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

Cottages / Cabins CABIN on Kalamalka lake, Aug 24-Sept 20. Families pets OK. Min 5-nights. 403-6515729 after 6pm, 250-542-1507 ON beautiful private sandy beach near Eldorado, clean, completely furnished, wrking adult, $950 incl utils, cbl, int.

Sept 15th. 250-764-7110

Duplex / 4 Plex 2BDRM 1 bath 4 appl.window blinds + carport NP $975 + utils avail. Aug 1 (250)8608583 or 250-470-9295 3BD. 2ba. main flr., spacious & bright, share garage, 5appl., a/c, Glenmore, 152 Wydham Cres. $1450. Avail. Sept 1.

250-764-0419 & 250-575-4709 3BD, 2bth, 4appl. Family or adult. $1500+utils. NS, NP. Aug 1st. Near DT Kelowna.

Call 250-769-6709 BRIGHT, clean, quiet, 2bdrm, FS, WD, AC, Adults only, $1100 utils incl NP. 763-6769 KEL N., near DT now avail, 1200sq’ newer 2bd+den,study, strg rm, 2bth, appls, AC, prking, $1350. NS, NP, DD. Stdnts wlcm. 250-868-7677

Homes for Rent 1900sqft. 3bdrm 2ba 5 appls. a/c, NS. 20x24 garage, covered deck, carport, fenced yard. Rutland area. Avail. Sept 1 $1500/mth (250)491-0659 1BD Private. Winfield. Ideal for responsible working couple.

10min from Kelowna International Airport. Garage extra.

NS, NP, NPtys. $975/mo Available now 250-766-3591 2BD Mainflr, Westside, huge deck, lakeview, 6appls, FP, reno’d. Roger 250-769-7109 2BDRM 1bath 1200 Sqft .Lower Level. Lakeview $850 + utils. West Kelowna.Avail now 250-859-4150 2bdrm 1 bath, House in Rutland, fenced yard near schools and stores.$1100/mth Avail.

Aug 15 (250)764-1605 2-BEDROOM, 4-Appliances, Fireplace, Deck, $1000 OR 4Bedroom, 2-Baths, 4-Appliances, Central Air, Deck, Garage, Pet OK, $1500. 250-860-1961 Register Online www.cdnhome-

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3BD, 1bath, fully fenced yard, near Orchard Park Mall. NP, NP, NS. Adults only Newly reno’d. $1100+ utils. Refs. Avail now. (250)769-6941 3bdrm. Duplex, Capri area Sept 1 No Pets $1100 /mth 250-860-6325 or 878-3619 3BD spacious house, NP, avail immed. Very clean. $1550+utils. 250-769-6495 4BD House for rent. Near OK college, big deck, incl WD, $1750+utils. 250-870-8496 5BD complete new reno, incl’s new appl’s, lrg yard, near school, quiet area, Rutland, avail immed. $1750. NS. Call 250-491-5992 A quiet Neighborhood (Glenrosa) Close to schools, top level of house. 3 bdrm 1 bath 5 appls. big yard + sun deck. $1200/mth 250-308-8984 or 250-503-8984 Beautiful 4 yr old 4100sqft house for rent in Kelowna, Kettle Valley Avail. in Aug. 5bdrm 3.1/2 baths 8 appls. fully furnished $2800/mth + utils.

250-764-1294

Office/Retail 800SQ’.retail or office space East side of Asher Rd. $7.80 per sqft. 250-765-9448 HWY 97 North, 1800sf’ of retail, 2100sq’ of Office/Retail for lease. Rutland area 250-7653295, 250-860-5239

Recreation EXPLORE in style! 2010 towables & motorhomes for rent from just $582/wk! Call Kelowna Truck & RV today @ 250-769-1000.

Room & Board M/F Student, furn’d, int., all utils incl, quiet home, close to transit & UBCO. Rutland area. $750. Info at 250-717-3045

Rooms for Rent 1 FURN’D. Rm. DT area, cbl. & w/d, quiet, monthly avail. immed. 250-862-9223 CLEAN furn’d rms, DT near bus/amens. WD. Quiet male or student. $475+. 250-861-5757 New quiet home near UBCO female students. furnished rooms, share kit/laundry/bath need car 250-491-8177 or 250-215-1073

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Glenmore 1bdrm bright gr.level sep. ent. / lndry. Utils, internet incl. NS NP 1yr lease Avail Sept 1 $675 250-470-2066 GRND-LVL priv ent, sec gate, 2bd, 5appl, pref wrking cpl, NS, NP, Aug 1. Legal suite.

Rutland. $1250. 250-762-6519 LRG, clean, bright, 2 bdrm & bath in Glenmore. Suitable for 50+. NS, NP. $950/mo incl utils. Shared laundry. Priv ent & patio. 250-762-3990.

SEPT 1. 2bd, priv ent, no stairs, NS, NP. $750 incl utils.

Call 250-765-2857

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

Want to Rent RELIABLE Working gent.ND NS Looking for cabin or cottage in quiet country setting.

Trained cat. References call John 250-826-2837

Antiques / Classics

FARM COUNTRY RV PARK IN N. KELOWNA FULL HOOK-UPS CALL FOR RATES 250-862-7448

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FURN’D Bedroom, Rutland, NP/NS, $480+DD incl utils, cble, int. 250-765-1633

Suites, Lower 1BDRM lake view in Winfield.

Frdge, stve, cble, int, utils incl.

Sngl occupancy, ns, np. Sept 1. $700/mo. 250-547-6624.

TIRES- ASSORTED. 4-205-70-15, $190. 4-215-70-14, $200. 4-195-7014 $195. 250-860-8127

Must Sell 2006 TDI Jetta 96KL loaded, leather, set winters, mint, $18,800. (250)542-1520

Auto Financing

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LYLE’’S TOWING Free removal of unwanted vehicles.

Pay up to $1000 for good vehicles. Lots of used parts for sale. 765-8537

Commercial Vehicles 1988 Cube van, white, very good cond. $3500 obo.

(250)549-2427

Motorcycles

ELECTRIC or GAS

SCOOTERS

Sales & Service

Helmets Accessories Parts

Cars - Domestic 144A Old Vernon Rd 491-8570

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Quality Autos 491-9334 Leathead Road

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OUR CARS LAST!

1994 Ford Mercury, for info please call Vernon Robertson, 250-860-4180 1996 FORD Taurus LX 3L V6 4 spd auto. 175300km (low for age of vehicle). Fully loaded.

A/C/T, PW, PL, PS, PM, OE sunroof. Leather Top end OE stereo, w/ changer. Tires >80% tread. Roof rack bars.

Owned since ‘98. Offers considered. phone (250)718-9242 email bnbmackay@msn.com.

Also for sale matching winter tires on rims.

1997 Dodge Neon 2.0L DOHC auto, 181k on replacement motor, new parts, tune up, air, cd, remote start & alarm $2750 obo. (250)260-2206

Suites, Upper

1964 Ford Thunderbird Landau 180000 Miles. New ball joints this year. New Carbourator & rebuilt radiator last year. Runs Excellent. View at 684 Dehart Rd. Call Bob 250863-7779 SACRIFICE, moving, must sell! 1974 MGB, collector plates, $4900. 250-308-9277

Shared Accommodation

Cars - Sports & Imports

3BD. Top flr, hotub, fenced yrd, nice view, Blk. Mtn. $1100, ref’s. 250-681-9086

RV Pads

2800 Sq. ft. House with 3 bdrms, 1 bonus room (sleeps 8) Backs onto park,1 block to beaches, golf, Mission Creek Greenway $1950 per week, $485 per night 250-764-6135

Auto Accessories/Parts

2001 OLDS ALERO

3.4L, V6, auto, 4dr, FWD, a/c, pw, pl, antilock brakes, tinted windows, hwy kms, service records avail, VERY CLEAN! Exc cond. $2990 obo.

250-542-6655 Vernon 2001 Olds Alero, new brakes & tires, well maint, exc.cond $2600 obo 250-307-4379 2002 CHEVY Cavalier Z22.

White. 5 Speed Manual, air bags, am/fm cd player, only 89km!

Regularly serviced, great condition, runs great, very gas efficient. Call Roman at 778-753-0702 or 250-5751107. Asking $3250.00 2006 Pontiac Torrent (SUV) exc/cond. well maint., 90K, $11,500 250-307-4404.

RARE FIND 1997 Suzuki X90, 4x4, (not a Tracker!) Roomy, cute as a button, auto, converts to t-top, low kms, lots of power, new tires, great on gas. $5000.

250-445-6170 TOYOTA Carolla, 2007, 75,000kms, PW,PL, AC, sunrf, $12,995. Honda Civic, 1995, 186,000kms, PW, PL, AC, spoiler, $3995. 250-862-6752

Cars - Sports & Imports 2000 MERCEDES 230SLK Like new. sport convertible, 140K,good for collector 250469-4056 or 250-448-9088 2006 Kia Rio 5dr, like new, loaded, very low mileage, 12K, $12,000 OBO (250)545-1266

1992 Honda CB900 Excellent. cond.Owner + shop manuals. luggage rack,backrest W/S $16/month insur. (Collector’s plates) $1600 250-860-1993 2005 Vulcan 2000cc, 11,000kms, customized $17,500 obo (250)546-8779 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250, female driven, town commuted, riding gear (extra) $5000 obo.

Suzuki 125 DRZ W/riding gear $1500. 250-545-1562. $AVE E-SCOOTER $ALE *Brand New* E-Scooters $779 Kids Dirtbike/ATV Start@$299 Adult@$1499 Buggy,UTV,etc www.KDMSports.com 1-866-203-0906/250-863-1123 BMW k1200GT Perfect Condition $11,999. 12k, 3 yrs Warranty Left. 250-859-1300

Off Road Vehicles 2007 SUZUKI RM-Z 250, 4-STROKE, SCORPION RAD GUARDS, MOOSE LEVER GUARDS, 2-AIR FILTERS, CHANGED OIL EVERY FEW RIDES, RUNS GREAT! $3999. JEFF 250-938-0913

Recreational/Sale

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1981 Vangaurd Camper, 9’, $1000. Call 250-766-0146 1986 TravelAire 20.5’ 5th whl 3-way fridge, stove, furnace, new hot water tank, sleeps 4, good condition (250)869-6466 1992 Wilderness 5th Wheel trailer, fully loaded Excellent condition 26’ new tires. Also with/hitch $6500 obo 250-8598233 or 250-870-8990 1994 Okanagan 8’ft9” truck camper, bathroom & kitchen $600 obo (250)766-4215 1997 35’ Citation Supreme, 2 slides, oak cabinets, heat pump & air, bathtub, walk around Queen stand-up bdrm, lots of strg, heated tanks. Call Wayne 250-768-7081 2005 24’ Gulf Stream MH, slideout, a/c, fant. fan., gen., conv.micro, 6 new Mich. tires, 37,000k, like new cond. extras $36,900 firm. 250-549-3182 2007 19’ Orbit Ultra Lite TA trailer, like new, 1000miles, $15,000. 250-260-7017.

2009 MONTANA 3400RL 5TH WHEEL. 38FT.long. 4 sliders completely loaded pkg. with all the extras. highjacker auto slide hitch $58,000 call 250768-5186 or cell 250-718-5186

Recreational/Rent Holiday Park RV Site $500/mth. Longtime Lease considered. Avail. Sept 1 Use of all amenities. call 250-7183450 or 250-766-6669

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AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Min $40 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 250-899-0460 FREE removal of unwanted & scrap cars. Call Paul Haul, 250-808-9593

CL16 SAIL BOAT

SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equipment. $3.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10.

Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288

$3500.

Sport Utility Vehicle 1994 Toyota 4 Runner, 4 cylinder 22R engine, 4 door, 5 speed, 188,000 kms, good tread left on tires. Work done in the last 18 months: new clutch, brake lines, timing chain, fuel pump, fuel filter (value over $3500). Rusty. $2600. Call Lorenzo (250)8605776 or (250)215-4049 2000 Honda CRV EX, AWD, auto, AC, ABS, 122,700k. 1owner. Excellent condition. $10,450. 250-769-5881 2002 FORD Explorer XLS 4x4 4 Door SUV Excellent condition. Original Owner. Great family vehicle.

180,000km.

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CUISINE from Jude’s kitchen feast in a field If you believe in supporting local farmers and food producers, I’ll see you at the 2010 Feast of Fields in Okanagan Falls Aug. 22, where dozens of them will be gathered to offer you a 25-course wandering tasting menu, paired with local beverages, from 1 to 5 in the afternoon.

Set amongst the grapevines at Brock Farm, with an incomparable view out over the Okanagan Valley, this year’s event—the second annual Okanagan Feast of Fields—is certain to top even last year’s.

We volunteered at the inaugural event at Valentine Farms in Summerland, and will be again at this year’s feast. I’m sure there are still volunteer opportunities if you can give of your time.

If you’re interested in the flavours of the Okanagan, this is the chance of a lifetime to sample them, with local restaurants such as Cabana Grille, RauDZ Regional Table, Bonfire, the Delta Grand, Waterfront Restaurant, Manteo, Summerhill Sunset Bistro, Ric’s Grill and the Harvest Golf Club participating along with Gray Monk Estate Winery, Kalala, Little Straw, Meadow Vista Honey Wines, Summerhill, Quails’ Gate and its Old Vines Restaurant. Other local food businesses involved include Caramoomel, Carmelis Goat Cheese, Choices Market, Codfathers, Gambell Farms, Little Creek Gardens, Okanagan Grocery, Okanagan Lavender Herb Farm, Sezmu Beef and the Okanagan Chefs’Association.

Visitors will receive a wineglass and a linen napkin when they arrive on-site, and embark on an entertaining parade of sensory experiences to tantalize your taste buds, your sight and smell and ultimately, your tummy.

Who could resist the Harvest’s cedar jelly-cured salmon gravlax with bannock; Bonfire’s Cobb Salad Sandwich: honey-cured wild B.C. salmon, house-made, fire-grilled boar bacon, heirloom tomato avocado salsa, quail’s agg, organic micro-greens, preserved lemon & Carmelis Goat chevry aioli and Gellatly heritage nut bread; RauDZ raspberry-cured snapper, fingerling potato and corn salad, bean slaw and flatbread wrap?

The intent is not only to showcase local agriculture and those committed to making the best use of it, but also to raise money for FarmFolk/CityFolk’s efforts to create a sustainable food system in this province.

Last year’s Okanagan feast sold out, so get your tickets asap, either at Choice’s Market in Kelowna or online at: www.feastoffields.com and click on Okanagan. It’s being organized again by Rhys Pender. To volunteer: feast-ok@ffcf.bc.ca or call 250-317-8796. See you there.

Jan's Harvest Vegetable Tart This yummy puff pastry tart can serve as a crisp appetizer, or part of your main meal.

Isn’t it wonderful that there is quite excellent frozen puff pastry just waiting for lazy cooks to release it from frozen bondage and let it puff up around our creations? Thaw before using.

1 shallot 1 small zucchini 1 small sweet pepper 1 garlic clove 1 tbsp. (15 ml) olive oil 1/3 c. (75 ml) sun-dried tomatoes in oil 1/2 c. (125 ml) fresh basil 1 tbsp. (15 ml) fresh oregano 1 tsp. (5 ml) fresh thyme 1/4 c. (60 ml) ripe black olives 3/4 c. (175 ml) feta cheese

1/4 c. (60 ml) asiago cheese 2 tbsp. (30 ml) toasted pine nuts Pre-heat oven to 425 F. Cut shallot, zucchini and orange or yellow pepper into strips and mince garlic and tomatoes. Saute in olive oil over medium heat in a large frypan until tender and all liquid has evaporated. Mince herbs, sprinkle over the vegetables and set aside.

Roll out puff pastry to about 1/8" thickness and cut it into five or six-inch squares. Crimp the edges a little and set the individual tarts on a cookie sheet. Spoon vegetable mixture over the pastry and sprinkle with minced black olives, cheeses and pine nuts.

Bake for about 20 minutes, or until nicely browned and sizzling.

Either serve each tart whole, cut them into squares and serve warm, or let cool first.

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BBQ Dilly Lime Spot Prawns These refreshing, tasty little bites are the perfect way to enjoy the B.C. spot prawns tucked away in your freezer—or in Codfather’s!

2 tsp. (10 ml) butter 1 tsp. (5 ml) olive oil 1/4 tsp. (1 ml) lime zest 1 large garlic clove 2 tsp. (10 ml) fresh dill 1/4 tsp. (1 ml) coarse sea salt 1/4 tsp. (1 ml) fresh-ground pepper 1/2 lb. (227 g) prawns Melt the butter and add the olive oil. Mince lime zest and the garlic and add to the butter mixture.

Mince fresh dill and add along with sea salt and freshground black pepper. Skewer the prawns and brush the skewers with the marinade. Refrigerate for an hour or so before grilling.

Broil or grill for a few minutes a side until they’ve turned pink. Serve over a bed of rice pilaf, or alone, as an appetizer.

Serves 2 as a meal.

Contact Jude’s Kitchen at The Kelowna Capital News, 2495 Enterprise Way, Kelowna, B.C. , V1X 7K2; jsteeves@kelownacapnews.com

Some simple guidelines for readers of Jude's Kitchen There are some basics about my cooking that you should know about in using the recipes created for Jude’s Kitchen. *I mean a large egg when a recipe calls for an egg *usually, butter and margarine are interchangeable *usually, salt and pepper is added to your taste *I generally use sea salt

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*I use extra virgin olive oil *I use grapeseed or olive oil to cook with *I don’t deep fry *feel free to substitute. I do *have fun in the kitchen *encourage others to as well

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A GRAVEL TRUCK dumps a load of fill at Shannon Lake’s Saddleback community Thursday.

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▼ SOIL MOVING BYLAW

Gravel-based businesses use public hearing to protest advent of new soil moving bylaw Dave Preston CONTRIBUTOR

A public consultation meeting Wednesday on the District of West Kelowna’s proposed Soil Deposit and Removal Bylaw turned into a verbal tussle between district staff and those opposed to the legislation.

The meeting, held at Mount Boucherie Senior Secondary School, attracted about 35 people, most of whom were representing development, con-

tractor or gravel companies.

When it comes to removing and depositing soil on properties in West Kelowna, “currently we have limited ability to regulate,” said Dave Slobodan, director of building and regulatory services.

In June, council gave first and second reading to the bylaw, paving the way for consultation with interested parties, said Slobodan. Letters were sent out to developers, the

Urban Development Institute, the Agricultural Land Commission and gravel operators.

Slobodan said West Kelowna staff has had meetings with the West Kelowna Neighbourhood Association, the chamber of commerce and gravel operators.

Current issues in the district that require addressing include the impact on neighbourhoods, the deterioration of roads, environmental concerns and drainage impacts, said

Slobodan.

Considerable feedback had already been submitted prior to Wednesday’s meeting, Slobodan said.

Issues raised by the submissions include: • Nurseries and golf courses are exempt under the proposed bylaw but gravel pits are not • There is no soil bylaw in many other communities • The cost of acquiring a permit under the bylaw is prohibitive • The bylaw will make West Kelowna over-regu-

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Although the meeting was set up so district staff could hear feedback from the general public, it was those who own gravel trucks or rely on them for their business who took to the floor in protest.

One presenter named Dale said he has a big issue with the bylaw’s condition that a fee would be required for operations removing or depositing

Reducing the possible threat of wildfire is the goal of a partnership project underway in the Trepanier Creek area of the Regional District of Central Okanagan.

The fuel management work is a cooperative effort between the regional district and Westbank First Nation. It covers just over 23 hectares within the Westbank First Nation community forest that includes an area adjacent to the District of Peachland, through the Central Okanagan West Electoral Area and District of West Kelowna to approximately Traders Cove.

A six-person crew contracted by the WFN’s forest management department, Heartland Economics, began falling, spacing and pruning trees in the high priority section just south of Trepanier Creek during the week of July 19.

It’s expected their work will wrap up by late September, but may be extended if the fire hazard and danger rating affects the crew’s ability to safely work in the forest.

All fuel materials will be chipped and removed from the site. No burning will take place. Signs have been posted and neighbours and recreation groups have been advised to be aware of periodic, short closures of unsanctioned trails through the 23.75-hectare forest

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The Regional District and Westbank First Nation recognize the importance of this work in reducing the future potential for fire in this area by removing dead and dying trees, thinning the forest understory and pruning ladder fuels, all of which can contribute to the spread and severity of any fire.

Regional District chairman Robert Hobson said, “This partnership with the Westbank First Nation is an excellent example of our governments working together to improve the safety and security of all our residents.

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The houseboats of Gellatly Bay, which many

thought would be long gone by now, seem more like floating Energizer bunnies. They keep going and going and going.

The end for the rag tag flotilla of houseboats seemed a fait accomplis at the end of June when the District of West Kelowna

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District seeks advisors Houseboats linger as district wavers over action for Westbank Centre ▼ ILLEGALLY MOORED

Houseboats from C2 a home.

July 30 was the deadline to vacate, and while some thought tow boats would be chomping at the bit to remove the houseboats at the stroke of midnight, the district had a slightly different game plan.

Just over a week ago, West Kelowna announced it would hand-deliver notices to the occupants of the houseboats stating they had to move. Along with the notice came a warning: You have until Tuesday (Aug. 3) to move your boat, or the district will seek a court ruling authorizing the forcible removal of the boats.

Tuesday came, a halfdozen houseboats remained, and the district changed tactics again.

“It’s not in our best interest to go into court,” Kirsten Jones, communications coordinator for the district, said Thursday.

The possibility of legal action looms over the remaining houseboats in Gellatly Bay, but Jones

said the district would rather give a little more time to their owners to get them out than to spend taxpayer money on a court case.

“Our end result has not changed,” said Jones, adding the district will see, one way or the other, all of the boats gone from the bay.

Jones said, as of Thursday, the district was down to dealing with a handful of houseboat owners, one of whom owns several of the remaining Gellatly Bay houseboats.

“Fundamentally, we are trying to get compliance without taking it to court and involving taxpayers’ money,” said Jones.

“We received confirmation from two boat owners that they will be leaving on August 14,” Jones said. “We are willing to wait for that time.”

Jones said the district has received the name of the contractor that is supposed to move the boats by the 14th and the district will be confirming with the contractor that

arrangements have been made.

The district is talking to another boat owner and encouraging him to comply with the no-moorage rule.

“Two other boats, we can’t determine who the owners are,” said Jones.

If the district can’t determine who the owners of those houseboats are, a court case may be the only option, according to Jones.

“A week is not considered to be that much of a hardship,” said Jones, who admits that the district’s delay is not going over well in West Kelowna.

“It’s one of those issues that has been brewing for a while,” Jones said.

The district has received “a lot of calls” from angry residents who just want the houseboats gone, according to Jones.

“It’s been a very frustrating time for people who love that waterfront,” she said. edit@kelownacapnews.com

Dave Preston CONTRIBUTOR

Whether one agrees or not with the naming of West Kelowna, the Westbank name is entrenched as a distinct community within a municipality.

And while the boundaries of the place called Westbank have been argued over for years, West Kelowna council has determined that it definitely has a centre and that centre is in need of a makeover.

The next step in the evolution of a Westbank Centre Revitalization Plan were unveiled this week

by West Kelowna staff as advertising is underway for volunteers to sit on a community advisory committee.

“In order to ensure West Kelowna has its finger on the pulse of the community throughout this important, year-long planning process, a community committee will be created,” said Jason Luciw, West Kelowna district communications coordinator. “The committee will

act as both a review panel and a sounding board during the process.

Ten months ago, council directed staff to proceed with the development of a revitalization plan for the Westbank centre area. A consulting team has been hired to assist the district with developing a plan.

Now the district wants to find five to seven interested members of the community to sit on a committee that will help chart the course for revitalization efforts.

“Those interested in sitting on the committee are asked to submit a one to two-page letter expressing reasons for their interest in the volunteer position and should include any relevant experience or keen interest that would be an asset to the panel,” said Luciw.

A committee mandate has been published on the district’s website (listed below) and hard copies are available at the district office.

The committee’s role will be to assist West Kelowna council and staff,

and the consultant team, in the development of a revitalization plan. It will meet a minimum of four times and be dissolved when the plan is adopted by council.

West Kelowna is looking for committee members who have a strong interest in seeing the Westbank centre revitalized, including property or business owners or those with experience in tourism or heritage.

“Those interested in sitting on the committee are asked to submit a oneor two-page letter expressing reasons for their interest in the volunteer position,” said Luciw.

Letters should include any relevant experience candidates have. Council will ultimately appoint the members of the committee.

Applications must be submitted to the district by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 27. More information can be found at www. districtofwestkelowna.ca or by calling the planning department at 778-7978830.

Benefits felt for years to come Forests from C1 able to enjoy and benefit from of our forests for many years to come,” Thompson said.

The Canada Economic Action Plan is providing more than $166,000 in Community Adjustment Funds to the Regional District of Central Okanagan for completion of this work.

This is the second cooperative joint RDCOWestbank First Nation forest fuel reduction project this year. In March, similar fuel management treatments were done on approximately 12 hectares in the WFN community forest, adjacent to the Trepanier Forest Service Road, north-west of the Okanagan Connector overpass.

Almost $40,000 in Federal Community Adjustment Funds was provided to the Regional District for this work. edit@kelownacapnews.com

▼ SOIL MOVING BYLAW

Truck drivers say amount moved too small to have fee levied Gravel from C1 more than 50 cubic metres of material.

“The quantity of soil is way too small,” he said, adding that there is close to 35 conditions that must be met under a permit and the bylaw itself is too confusing and long, at 38 pages.

Gary O’Rourke, director of engineering, clarified that a developer with a development permit does

not need another permit under the proposed bylaw to remove or receive soil.

However, O’Rourke admitted that a permit would be needed by the property owner of a property receiving material from a property under a development permit.

Troy Grover introduced himself as an orchardist and developer, and the owner of an excavation company in West Kelowna. Several times

he complained about the lack of council members at the meeting.

Councillors Duane Ophus and Gord Milsom were present when the meeting started and Mayor Doug Findlater and Coun. David Knowles arrived a short time later.

Grover said the bylaw is unfair. “It’s singling out people with gravel trucks,” he said.

“I’m trying to make a living in the most regu-

lated municipality in the province,” said Grover.

“It’s far too complicated,” said Joe Lavigne.

“It’s going to slow down development,” said Ken Babcock.

The proposed bylaw sets out permit fees as follows: • If less than 100 cubic metres is to be moved, $200 fee • If the amount to be moved is between 100 and 1,000 cubic metres,

$500 fee • If the amount to be moved exceeds 1,000 cubic metres, $1,500 fee plus $1.10 per cubic metre for the portion above 100 cubic metres.

Several in attendance at Wednesday’s meeting said the bylaw is far too punitive for some jobs and that it would be very easy for a swimming pool excavation job or a job involving filling in a portion of a lot to build a gar-

age to put a homeowner in the position of requiring a permit that has many conditions.

A look at the proposed bylaw shows there are 36 conditions to be met, including: The quantity and type of soil being moved, hauling routes, description of hauling vehicles, topographical plan, slope details, draining plan, dust control plan, noise control measures and site reclamation plan.

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Slobodan indicated the bylaw will be amended in the future, although there is no indication how many changes will be made. He said the next step is for staff to work on the changes and then the revised plan will be sent back to the development community for input.

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You are walking down a Vancouver street, minding your business.

You have done nothing wrong. In fact, you are a prominent, well respected lawyer going about your business Then Prime Minister Jean Chrétien is scheduled to arrive nearby, but you have no interest nor involvement in that event.

Without a word of explanation, you are abruptly seized by police officers, handcuffed and taken away. You are in shock, calling out to the officers that they must have made a mistake.

You are taken to the police station.

They search you. Not in the less intrusive way of looking through your briefcase, your pockets, perhaps patting you down. No, they strip search you.

A few hours later, they let you go. There has been no charge.

The officers had indeed made a mistake.

It was an honest one, though. They had been alerted that a person matching your description was planning on giving the prime minister a whipped cream pie in the face.

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cludes not only that there was no wrong-doing, but also denies the fact that he was strip searched.

All Mr. Ward wanted was an apology. He extended another olive branch. Apologize and I won’t take legal action.

This sounds familiar in the context of my personal injury practice.

Regularly, my clients tell me that they would not have pursued a claim at all if only their injuries were taken seriously and their basic treatment expenses were paid.

Well, there was no apology.

What does that tell you? When someone does something so clearly wrong, yet they fail to apologize, does that tell you that there’s a bit of an ego at play?

It turned out to be a very expensive ego.

Mr. Ward sued the police. There was a trial that lasted a full week. Mr. Ward was successful. He was awarded $5,000 as compensation for having been held without justification for several hours. More significantly, he was awarded another $5,000 as compensation for the strip search, on the basis that it was in breach of Mr. Ward’s rights under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms against being unreasonably searched.

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Paul Hergott pie could be concealed so cleverly that an on-thespot pat-down wouldn’t reveal the heinous criminal plot.

What kind of pie could the police have been hoping to find on pulling down your pants?

On that intrusive step failing to reveal the contraband, what kind of pie could you be hiding between the cheeks of your behind?

I don’t know if you are a man or a woman, younger or older. If you are a young thing like I am…ahem…imagine if this happened to your mother; your grandmother; your daughter.

OK, so it’s happened.

The deed is done. The milk has been spilt. What now?

The prominent, well respected Vancouver lawyer, Cameron Ward, requests an apology. Well, shoot, of course he did!

The event screams out for an apology.

Mr. Ward then goes to the Police Complaints Commissioner. That internal “investigation” con-

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ant legal decision. Never before had a Canadian been awarded financial compensation for a police action, where there was no bad faith on the part of the police, for breach of the citizen’s Charter rights.

The $10,000 of compensation came at the expense of tens of thousands of dollars of legal expense incurred by us, the taxpayers, in defence of the action, not to mention what Mr. Ward spent.

That should have been the end of the matter. Did ego get in the way again?

The government appealed to the British Columbia Court of Appeal, at more tens of thousands of dollars of expense.

Mr. Ward won again.

It gets better—or worse from the perspective of us taxpayers. The government appealed again, this time to the highest court in this country, the Supreme Court of Canada. In a unanimous decision that was released in July, 2010, David finally slew Goliath dead.

Mr. Ward is a hero.

It took him eight years and a lot of money but he made a point. The point he made was not just for himself, it was for all of us. His perseverance created an important precedent in Canadian Law. Up until now, the teeth of the Charter were bared primarily for the benefit of criminals. For example, if the police strip search a criminal without reasonable grounds, which is a breach of the criminal’s Charter rights, evidence found in that search cannot be used against the criminal. Those teeth have been quite effective in causing police to be extra careful to ensure the Charter is respected when conducting serious investigations.

Now, hopefully, the police will become extra careful to respect the Charter rights of us ordinary, law abiding citizens as well. Thank you, Mr. Ward.

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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WESTSIDE ▼ MP’S REPORT

There’s a price that must be paid for living in ‘paradise’ H

ere in the Okanagan, Nicola and highland valleys we know there’s a price that is sometimes paid for living in paradise.

In my constituency report last week I mentioned the courage and skill of those water bombing firefighters.

This week, sadly, we acknowledge that sometimes all the skill and courage in the world may not be enough. Two of the best and the bravest confronted that reality when their plane went down this week in the Lytton fire.

Every time these pilots fly into a fire zone they do so knowing that the chances of not making it back are more than just a statistic.

Yet, knowing that, they still move dramatically into harm’s way, wanting to protect, to subdue the menacing force, to prevent tragedy striking the lives of others.

It is no cliché for those of us who live here when we say to the loved

Stockwell Day ones of those pilots: “Our hearts go out to you.”

We know full well the actions of your awesome aviators down through the years have prevented more deaths than we can number.

We are forever thankful.

We also mourned the loss of another remarkable individual this past week.

Art Sewell’s accomplishments set a high standard for everyone aspiring to be a better husband, father and neighbour. He leaves a proud legacy that will be carried on for generations by his children

and his children’s children.

The tender and heartfelt words from his son’s eulogy reflected that his dad was grateful for a wonderful life and was ready for the next one.

Art, we thank you…

R.I.P. In Merritt this week it was exciting to take part in the ribbon cutting for the new industrial park that has been built by the First Nations Lower Nicola Band. Chief Don Moses and his council have taken proactive steps to create jobs for their members and economic activity for the whole region. Well done!

Also in Merritt, a tour of the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology with (soon to be) president Ken Tourand (a fellow Rotarian) showed more examples of forward thinking.

The new daycare facilities for students and the new arts centre (which will also be available for community use) are wel-

come additions to this career building college.

Outgoing prez Casey Sheridan can also share with pride in the accom-

ness operators we have right here in our constituency.

I had the privilege of touring the operation

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…PILOTS FLYING INTO A FIRE ZONE… MOVE DRAMATICALLY INTO HARM’S WAY, WANTING TO PROTECT, TO SUBDUE THE MENACING FORCE, TO PREVENT TRAGEDY STRIKING THE LIVES OF OTHERS.

plishments of NVIT under his leadership.

The Britco plant in Penticton is yet another reminder of the world class workers and busi-

and meeting with about 70 of the innovative and hard working employees.

They’re known nationally and internationally for building in-factory mod-

ular living units and other types of facilities which are then shipped and set up on site.

The Olympic Athlete Village in Whistler is just one of many successful Britco installations.

Hats off to all the Britco folks for being part of keeping our local economy strong.

And speaking of a strong economy, the Conference Board of Canada is saying our economy is outperforming the expectations and the deficit is moving down faster than predicted.

I’ve been asked if that means we’ll back off from restraining federal spending or reducing debt.

No way. It’s because

of our fiscal focus that investments continue to happen and jobs continue to be created by the private sector.

We’re sticking to our plan, as promised.

This week I won’t be available for my usual constituency meetings with you as I have to be in Ottawa. (I miss that humidity so much I just have to keep going back for another shot of it.)

Call Barb, Doug or Janine with any issues you want me to check out, or book a coffee time with me when I’m back.

Cheers.

Stockwell Day is the Conservative MP for Okanagan-Coquihalla and president of the federal Treasury Board.

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Officials on the west side of Okanagan Lake were taking a wait-andsee approach to news of chemicals running into the lake after a massive fire in Kelowna.

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“We are not concerned about the water intakes,” said Jones. “MOE (Min-

Bruce Walkinshaw Despite outperforming budget estimates, the curtain could be coming down on high-priced acts like Rihanna gracing the stage of the South Okanagan Events Centre.

Penticton council and the public got a peak this week at the fiscal stewardship of the SOEC and the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre as of June 30. According to the six-month financial statements from Global Spectrum—the company contracted by the city to manage the two city-owned buildings along with the Memorial Arena and the Okanagan Hockey School—the facilities

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But those figures don’t take into account the July 5 Rihanna concert.

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continue to be. “(Budgeting) is not a flatline process,” said Pearce. “Some months we’re going to have more revenue and in other months we are going to have less.

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Peachland also gets the majority of its water from upland sources, although the town’s Trepanier system can be augmented with water from Okanagan Lake.

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budget, but as an act that former local Global Spectrum general manager Curtis Webb described as “very expensive,” the potential exists.

Due to legal obligations in the city’s contract with Rihanna, the city cannot disclose how much the pop star was paid to play the SOEC until year’s end. However, the amount is somewhere between the $100,000 Rihanna charges to sit in the audience at fashion shows and the $500,000 she received to sing at the Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi on New Year’s Eve. And the Penticton concert did not sell out.

Again, Pearce explained, because ticket sales are considered proprietary information that could affect Rihanna’s future deals with other venues, details on how many people purchased tickets and for how much will not be made public until the annual budget statements.

Pearce did say that in the future council can probably expect the SOEC steering committee to start recommending acts that are more conservative than they have been in the past—an ominous prediction considering it was made in the moonlight of Global Spectrum’s rosy bi-annual budget statements.

“The artists these days generally…are demanding too much money to come,” said Pearce, noting that venues in other communities are experiencing challenges similar to the SOEC. “These concerts are not selling out and they’re causing grief for each community or private promoter that is involved.

“So, until the artists come to the realization that a much lower guaranteed fee is in order and they take a percentage of the gates, our concert level has to be carefully considered in the future,”

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Steckly laps up Dub win; Kennington sets track record Scott Steckly of Milverton, Ont. rolet, relegating Steckly to fourth.

Two more yellow caution flags was forced to have a lot of patience and confidence in the crew of the #22 flew on laps 128 when Joey McColm Canadian Tire MotoMaster Dodge of Ajax, Ont. spun his WatchIt! Dodge as he drove to victory in the A&W in turn two, and again on lap 154 when Cruisin’ The Dub 300 Saturday night Jason Hathaway made contact with the wall in turn two in his Snap-on at MotoPlex Speedway.

Steckly broke the jinx of hav- Tools/Vortex Brake Pads Dodge. Seving finished second place three times eral cars in the top-five traded places previously at the race track. He made between the two cautions, but Kenfour pit stops to fix his ill-handling car, nington retained the lead.

The biggest collision making suspension of the night took place adjustments and addon lap 175 when Pierre ing spring rubbers Bourque of Ottawa made before ever making a contact in turn two with stop for tires.

Ron Beauchamp Jr. The “For the first two I HAVE NEVER result was that Beauhundred or so laps BEEN UP IN THE champ’s #60 Mopar/ the car didn’t hanAIR IN A RACE CAR Mobil 1 Dodge got spun dle well and I had to BEFORE, IT WAS around and Bourque’s be content with chas#00 Aaron’s Dream Maing the leaders,” said SCARY. chine drove up onto the Steckly, who won Pierre Bourque, hood of the #60, destroy$10,500. #00 Aaron’s Dream ing all of the front body However, on lap Machine Dodge panels of the #60, and 236 Steckly finally nearly causing a rollover. managed to pass DJ “I have never been up Kennington’s #17 in the air in a race car beCastrol Edge Dodge and go on for the win in a thrilling fore, it was scary,” said Bourque, who green-white checkered flag finish that retired with a broken radiator. Beauhad most of the 7,500 NASCAR fans champ finished the race without fronton their feet. It was Steckly’s first win end bodywork.

The night of carnage in turn two in the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series continued as Trevor Seibert of Wilin a year.

Kennington, of St.Thomas, Ont., liams Lake, attempting to avoid the set a new track record in qualify- Bourque/Beauchamp collision, went ing with a lap of 18.168 seconds for headfirst into the turn two wall, dean average speed of 99.075 miles per stroying the front end of his Lake Exhour. Kennington ran away from the cavating/EMCO Waterworks Dodge, field in the early stages of the race which had to be towed.

With all the front runners making until the first yellow caution flag went pit stops during the lap-175 collision, out for debris on the track on lap 107.

That enabled Steckly to close the the leaders came out with Hathaway big gap between him and Kennington. leading the pack followed by KenWhen the green flag waved on waved nington, Thomson Jr., Steckly and J.R. on lap 119, Kennington took the lead Fitzpatrick driving his Schick Hydro again, and Steckly was quickly passed Chevrolet based out of Campbridge,

by Barrie, Ontario’s Mark Dilley in the Ont. Kennington was pressing Hatha#9 Rheem Dodge, and then by Don way for the lead for several laps and Thomson Jr., who took over third spot got by to regain the lead on lap 218.

Another caution flag was raised on piloting the #4 Home Hardware Chev-

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Steckly and Kennington were bumper-to-bumper and door-to-door lap after lap before Kennington eventually started losing ground.

“I think it was my tires going away that allowed Scott to pull away and for Jason Hathaway to get by me,” said Kennington. “It was pretty loose in the last session and wouldn’t allow me to challenge Scott for the win.”

At the checkered flag in the $95,000 race, it was Steckly, Hathaway, Kennington, Thompson Jr. and Dilley rounding out the top five.

Local favourites and brothers, Jim-

White of Kamloops and Jason White of Sun Peaks, had early retirements for mechanical problems in their A&W Chevrolets.

In the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series championship standings after the Cruisin’ The Dub 300, Fitzpatrick leads with 990 points followed by Kennington at 983, Steckly at 935 and Kerry Micks of Mt. Albert, Ont. with 890.

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On Wednesday, Aug. 4, a majority of the North Okanagan Regional District board approved proposed changes to the existing Predator Ridge Golf Resort sign at Bailey Road and Highway 97, and the addition of a new southbound identification sign.

“They have done it tastefully,” said director Patrick Nicol.

NORD’s response is a departure from 2000 when the sign was constructed without approval.

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was sanctioned by the Agricultural Land Commission and in November 2001, the board approved the sign if there were no lights so long as the Predator Ridge logo was not used and four rock cairns were removed.

“The development variance permit was never issued, presumably because the rock cairns removal or the lighting of the sign was not addressed,” states a current staff report.

The ALC is being asked to allow lettering and symbol modifications to the existing sign, reconstruction of the cairns, construction of a new southbound sign and lighting on both signs.

A development variance permit is also being sought from NORD to establish size requirements for both signs and to permit lighting.

“All they want to do is rework the sign to reflect

THERE’S BEEN A SIGNIFICANT ADDITION TO THAT AREA WITH SPARKLING HILL. LET’S MOVE FORWARD FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE NORTH OKANAGAN. John Trainor, North Okanagan Regional District director

Sparkling Hill,” said director Wayne Lippert.

Along with mentioning Predator Ridge Golf Resort, the signs would direct travellers to Sparkling Hill Resort, which opened recently.

Director John Trainor believes the sign will bolster the local economy.

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“There’s been a significant addition to that area with Sparkling Hill.

Let’s move forward for the economic development of the North Okanagan,” he said.

Mike Gavinchuk, director for the Commonage, supports the proposal.

“It’s a nice sign. Predator wants to bring the sign up to the standards it wanted in 2001,” he said.

However, there was some opposition.

“I’d hate for the lights to go up and the intensity is far greater than we anticipated,” said director Will Hansma, adding that lighting was a concern for some Commonage residents in 2001.

Director Mike Macnabb is worried about precedent.

“This is a large advertisement and it opens the door to others. I’m not against this, but why isn’t Silver Star asking for this?” he said.

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ʧʺʲʣʰʵʫʱʰ ʲʴʱʲʱʵʣʮ ʶˊˇ ˒˔ˑ˒ˑ˕˃ˎ ˖ˑ ˇ˚˒˃ːˆ ʯ˃˔ˋː˃ ʲ˃˔ˍ ˄˛ ˙˃˛ ˑˈ ˖ˊˇ ʮ˃ːˆ ʧ˚˅ˊ˃ːˉˇ ˋ˕ ˑ˘ˇ˔˙ˊˇˎˏˋːˉˎ˛ ˕˗˒˒ˑ˔˖ˇˆ ˄˛ ˏ˃ː˛ ˃˕˒ˇ˅˖˕ ˑˈ ˖ˊˇ ʬ˗ːˇ ʔʒʓʒ ʦ˔˃ˈ˖ ʲ˃˔ˍ˕ ʈ ʴˇ˅˔ˇ˃˖ˋˑː ʯ˃˕˖ˇ˔ ʲˎ˃ːʎ ʶˊˇ ˆ˔˃ˈ˖ ˒ˎ˃ː ˅ˎˇ˃˔ˎ˛ ˅˃ˎˎ˕ ˈˑ˔ ˃ˉˉ˔ˇ˕˕ˋ˘ˇ ˃˅˖ˋˑː ˖ˑ ˖˃ˍˇ ˃ˆ˘˃ː˖˃ˉˇ ˑˈ ʲ˃˔ˍ ʧ˚˒˃ː˕ˋˑː ˑ˒˒ˑ˔˖˗ːˋ˖ˋˇ˕ ˃˕ ˖ˊˇ˛ ˃˔ˋ˕ˇʎ ʭˇ˛ ˒˗˄ˎˋ˅ ˋː˒˗˖ ˃ːˆ ˔ˇ˅ˑˏˏˇːˆ˃˖ˋˑː˕ ˈ˔ˑˏ ˖ˊˇ ˆ˔˃ˈ˖ ˒ˎ˃ː ˋː˅ˎ˗ˆˇʜ ʫʰʥʴʧʣʵʧ ʲʷʤʮʫʥʮʻ ʣʥʥʧʵʵʫʤʮʧ ʹʣʶʧʴʨʴʱʰʶ ʫʯʲʴʱʸʧʯʧʰʶ ʱʨ ʧʺʫʵʶʫʰʩ ʹʣʶʧʴʨʴʱʰʶ ʲʣʴʭʵʏ ʰʱʶʣʤʮʻ ʫʰ ʩʧʮʮʣʶʮʻ ʤʣʻ ʫʰʥʴʧʣʵʧʦ ʤʧʣʥʪ ʣʰʦ ʵʹʫʯʯʫʰʩ ʣʴʧʣʵ ʫʰʥʴʧʣʵʧʦ ʥʱʯʯʷʰʫʶʻ ʲʣʴʭ ʣʴʧʣ ʶʪʣʶ ʫʵ ʦʧʸʧʮʱʲʧʦ ʹʫʶʪ ʣʯʧʰʫʶʫʧʵ ʣʦʦʫʶʫʱʰ ʶʱ ʧʺʫʵʶʫʰʩ ʹʣʶʧʴʨʴʱʰʶ ʲʣʴʭʵ

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ʶˊˋ˕ ˒˔ˑ˒ˑ˕˃ˎ ˕ˇˇˍ˕ ˕˗˒˒ˑ˔˖ ˈ˔ˑˏ ˖ˊˇ ʲ˃˔ˍ˕ ʦˇ˒˃˔˖ˏˇː˖ʏ ʯ˃˛ˑ˔ ˃ːˆ ʥˑ˗ː˅ˋˎ ˖ˑ ˃˒˒˔ˑ˘ˇ ˃ ˎ˃ːˆ ˖˔˃ˆˇ ˖ˊ˃˖ ˙ˋˎˎ ˇːˎ˃˔ˉˇ ʯ˃˔ˋː˃ ʲ˃˔ˍ ˄˛ ˃˒˒˔ˑ˚ˋˏ˃˖ˇˎ˛ ʗʒʆʎ ʶˊˋ˕ ˙ˋˎˎ ˄ˇ ˃˅˅ˑˏ˒ˎˋ˕ˊˇˆ ˄˛ ˖˔˃ˆˋːˉ ˖ˊˇ ˒˔ˑ˒ˇ˔˖˛ ˃ˆˌˑˋːˋːˉ ʯ˃˔ˋː˃ ʲ˃˔ˍ ˃˖ ʖʓʔʛ ʩˇˎˎ˃˖ˎ˛ ʴˑ˃ˆ ˈˑ˔ ˃ː ˗ːˆˇ˔ʐ˗˖ˋˎˋ˜ˇˆ ʴˑ˃ˆ ʧːˆʑʤˇ˃˅ˊ ʣ˅˅ˇ˕˕ ˑː ʹˊˋ˖˙ˑ˔˖ˊ ʴˑ˃ˆʎ ʶˊˇ ˗ːˆˇ˘ˇˎˑ˒ˇˆ ʴˑ˃ˆ ʧːˆʑʤˇ˃˅ˊ ʣ˅˅ˇ˕˕ ˊ˃˕ ˑːˎ˛ ʗʒ ˈˇˇ˖ ˑˈ ˎ˃ˍˇ ˈ˔ˑː˖˃ˉˇ ˙ˊˇ˔ˇ˃˕ ˖ˊˇ ˒˔ˑ˒ˇ˔˖˛ ˃ˆˌˑˋːˋːˉ ʯ˃˔ˋː˃ ʲ˃˔ˍ ˊ˃˕ ʙʗ ˈˇˇ˖ ˑˈ ˎ˃ˍˇ ˈ˔ˑː˖˃ˉˇʎ ʶˊˇ ː˃˔˔ˑ˙ ˔ˑ˃ˆ ˇːˆ ˋ˕ ˗ːˆˇ˘ˇˎˑ˒ˇˆ ˃ːˆ ˕ˇˎˆˑˏ ˗˕ˇˆ ˃˕ ˋ˖ ˆˑˇ˕ ːˑ˖ ˒˔ˑ˘ˋˆˇ ˓˗˃ˎˋ˖˛ ˃˅˅ˇ˕˕ ˖ˑ ˖ˊˇ ˎ˃ˍˇ ˈˑ˔ ˖ˊˇ ˉˇːˇ˔˃ˎ ˒˗˄ˎˋ˅ʎ ʯ˃˔ˋː˃ ʲ˃˔ˍ ˋ˕ ˗ːˆˇ˔˕ˋ˜ˇˆ ˈˑ˔ ˋ˖˕ ˃˄˗ːˆ˃ː˖ ˗˕˃ˉˇ ˃ːˆ ˙˃˕ ˏ˃ˆˇ ˇ˘ˇː ˕ˏ˃ˎˎˇ˔ ˆ˗ˇ ˖ˑ ˖ˊˇ ˔ˇ˅ˇː˖ ʩˇˎˎ˃˖ˎ˛ ˔ˑ˃ˆ˙˃˛ ˋˏ˒˔ˑ˘ˇˏˇː˖˕ʎ ʶˊˇ ʔʛʏʒʒʒ ˔ˇ˕ˋˆˇː˖˕ ˑˈ ʹˇ˕˖ ʭˇˎˑ˙ː˃ʏ ˃ːˆ ˋ˖˕ ˘ˋ˕ˋ˖ˑ˔˕ ˙ˑ˗ˎˆ ˉ˔ˇ˃˖ˎ˛ ˄ˇːˇˈˋ˖ ˈ˔ˑˏ ˖ˊˋ˕ ˖˔˃ˆˇʎ

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