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▼ SUMMER HEAT
Don’t leave your infants in the car Jennifer Smith STAFF REPORTER
A four-month-old baby left locked in a car while her mother shopped has police sounding alarm bells for parents this summer. RCMP in Kelowna were called to a department store parking lot near Orchard Park Mall Monday afternoon after a witness saw an infant in the back seat of a white Toyota sedan and could not locate its mother. “All the windows were rolled up to within an inch of the top and there was no one around the locked vehicle,” said Const. Steve
Holmes in a release issued two hours after the incident. With temperatures near 30 C, air flow to the child was considerably hotter and police were forced to break out the front window of the car and take the perspiring child out to a waiting ambulance where she was checked for heat stroke. The infant’s core temperature was said to be elevated, though she is otherwise fine. Her 22-year-old mother, from Alberta, is now dealing with the B.C. See Infants A6
Kelowna cashed in on capital projects Alistair Waters ASSISTANT EDITOR
The local economy may still be struggling through tough times but that didn’t stop the City of Kelowna from spending big on capital projects in 2010. With a plethora of funds available from various provincial and federal stimulus programs, Kelowna notched up its biggest year ever for capital spending last year, shelling out $200 million for everything from parks, roads and bridges to pathways and transit projects.
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CROWDED WATERS…A pair of paddlers on the City Park shoreline look on uneasily as a speedboat pulling a parasailer
approaches their vicinity, leaving behind a large wake for them to navigate without tipping over. With the long overdue return of typical Okanagan summer weather this week, Okanagan Lake is again a busy intersection of different water users. Boating safety officials and police urge all to use caution and common sense when trying to avoid running into one another.
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Capital from A1 “There’s no doubt about it, we got a lot done last year,” said city manager Ron Mattiussi. But he warned there will not be as much capital work done by the city next year. The reason is that Ke-
lowna, like other municipalities across the country, took advantage of millions of dollars in onetime stimulus spending grants from the provincial and federal governments. And much of that money will not be available next year.
“In most cases, we were spending 30-cent dollars,” said Mattiussi, meaning two-thirds of the total bill for each project came from the higher levels of government—Victoria and Ottawa. Mattiussi said Kelowna was successful in get-
ting the grants because of its planning and that resulted in the projects undertaken last year being “shovel-ready” when the stimulus funds became available. The city also created a new position with its recent corporate restructur-
ing that focuses strictly on identifying and applying for grants to help fund civic projects. City grants manager Lorna Gunn is credited for a dogged persistence in finding and successfully applying for grants on the city’s behalf.
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DRESSED UP in their finest Canadian red and whites during the Canada Day festivities are (top right photo, from left) Adrian Smalley, Jessica Beach, Andrew Moldovan. Joni and Tyler McBurner (above) check out the bands performing on the Waterfront Park stage.
Celebrating Canada Day in Kelowna Photos by Doug Farrow MICKEY REEVES rocked the downtown boardwalk playing his electric banjo.
EVEN THE DOGS were dressed up to get into the spirit of Canada Day.
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PAULINA LONG, 2, was fascinated by the floating bubbles that could be seen scattered across the grounds at Waterfront Park.
RIPPING UP the hard dance floor at the entrance to City Park with his dance crew was Jordan Peics.
prepares his remote controlled sailing vessel the “ion II� for a boat race in The Lagoons surrounding the Delta Grand and Waterfront Park.
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THE ANNUAL fireworks show lit up the sky over Gellatly Bay on Saturday night.
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Ex-MP’s consultant firm still being questioned Alistair Waters ASSISTANT EDITOR
A leading Canadian political watchdog organization is continuing to question former Okanagan-Coquihalla MP Stockwell Day’s decision to go into business as a government relations consultant. Duff Conacher, of Democracy Watch, says the federal Conflict of Interest Act prohibits former MPs from acting in a manner as to take improper advantage of his or her previous public office, acting on behalf of any person or organization in connection with anything to do with their previous office and giving advice using information obtained as a holder of public office that is not available to the public. “As you can see, it is illegal to take improper advantage of your former office, especially by giving advice on matters you dealt with, and especially by giving advice using secret, privileged information you obtained while in office,” Conacher told the Capital News in an email. In a letter distributed to the media late last week, Conacher noted Day says in his new role as a government relations consultant, he will not deal in any confidential information and will only provide advice. But Conacher is concerned by what he calls “loopholes” in the current federal laws governing lobbyists because neither the federal Commissioner of Lobbyists, nor the federal ethics commissioner audit or inspect the activities of former ministers, staff or senior officials to see if they are following the rules after leaving office. Day was a cabinet minister in two successive Conservative governments led by Prime Minister Stephen Harper. He opted not to run in the 2011 election.
During his time in the federal government he served as public safety and international trade minister as well as president of the federal treasury board. Day’s new company is called Stockwell Day Connnex. Its web site could not be connected to late last week but has since reappeared and not only includes a disclaimer saying the company is not a lobbying firm, it also says after consultation with Canada’s Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner, and subject to the Canada Accountability Act and Conflict of Interest Act, neither Day nor his company will provide inside information on any matters related to cabinet discussions, files or decisions past or pending. The web site says Stockwell Day Connex will work with organizations to create a “clear and concise government relations strategy, as well as provide insightful analysis on Canadian political developments.” It goes on to say the company will assist clients in identifying “implications and opportunities” resulting from developments in Canadian public policy, as well as provide political environmental assessments, offer consultation on communications strategies and provide what it calls strategic council for the governing body of the client’s organization. But Conacher said the five-year ban on lobbying is only for registered lobbyists. If someone is not a registered lobbyist and is not being paid to lobby, but simply to advise, he or she could skirt the law. While not directly accusing Day of any wrongdoing, the Democracy Watch official said he is concerned about the loopholes in the law. “Until the loopholes in these laws are closed, and these laws are effectively enforced, they will just be empty words on paper,” said Conacher. awaters@kelownacapnews.com
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Quick response to grassfire Marshall Jones CONTRIBUTOR
It didn’t take long for West Kelowna Fire Rescue crews to realize a Sunday grassfire would need more than a single callout. As they pulled out of the station around 3:40 p.m., they could see the fire on the 2400 block of Reece Road and immediately called for more help. Assistant Chief Kerry
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Klonteig said it was a good thing they did. “Normally with a grass fire we dispatch one unit,” he said. “By the time they got on scene, the wind was picking up fairly quickly and taking off around there.” Before it was over, 22 people were on scene with two squad trucks, two engines, one tender, one safety officer, and two
command units. They had to defend two ends of the fire; one a shed with 10 propane tanks and the other a tree line. The fire got into the shed and caused two propane tanks to explode. The fire managed to catch one tree but went no further into the trees and was contained at about three hectares in size. West Kelowna RCMP
Infants from A1 Ministry of Child and Family and could face child abandonment related charges. “Children should never be left unattended in a vehicle,” Holmes said. As babies cannot remove clothing to regulate their body temperature and can’t
asked people living in a nearby trailer park to voluntarily leave but Klonteig said that was just for their own peace of mind; he did not issue an evacuation order. He said forestry was aware of the activity and was ready to respond with helicopter bucketing but it was not required. He said the likely cause was a spark off a grinding wheel.
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ties that enhance risk-adjusted returns. The CPP’s assets comprise both investment returns and ongoing contributions from employers and employees. Investments held by the CPP fund include equities, fixed income (primarily government bonds), and inflation-sensitive assets (real estate, infrastructure and inflation-linked bonds). The CPPIB reports on the performance and the market value of the CPP fund on a quarterly basis. The most recent figures put the total value of the CPP fund at $148.2 billion (comprising both investment returns and employer/ employee contributions). Canada’s Chief Actuary estimates that CPP contributions from employers and employees will exceed annual benefits paid out until 2021. Thereafter a portion of the CPP fund’s investment income would be needed to help pay benefits. After a couple of rough investment years in 2008 and 2009, the CPPIB earned investment returns of almost 15 per cent in 2010 and almost 12 per cent in 2011 (the 10 year annualized rate of return is presently 5.9 per cent). In those two fiscal years, total investment income of $31.7
billion was generated. What kinds of assets does the CPPIB own? Would you have guessed it owns interests in (among many other things) two prime Manhattan office buildings; a new 1.9 million square foot retail and entertainment development next to the 2012 London Olympics site; the 407 Express Toll Route outside Toronto; a toll road in Sydney, Australia; an industrial facility in Hong Kong; and a shopping centre in Germany? In his latest triennial review completed in November 2010, the Chief Actuary reaffirmed that the CPP remains sustainable for at least the next 75 years. With all the other things we have to worry about, it seems that a pending cut to our anticipated CPP benefits isn’t one of them. So, I think we can safely eliminate stress over the future of our public pension plan as a contributing reason to Vancouver’s recent riots. Robert Smithson is a labour and employment lawyer, and operates Smithson Employment Law in Kelowna. This subject matter is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended as legal advice. www.smithsonlaw.ca
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This referendum is not about Gordon Campbell S o we’ve got a twoweek extension on the ultimate adult test—understanding what you’re voting for in the HST referedum. As of last week, the deadline for the HST referendum question to be answered was bumped to Aug. 5. Phew. Sigh of relief. Between the resurrection of a premier and the pre-law student who should be apprenticing under Michael Moore with his YouTube videos, this question has been beaten near to death. And, yet, most people don’t seem to know what
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ward HST argument; although, I think there’s an argument to be made that the general public probably shouldn’t have been dragged into answering this question. Ascertaining fact from fiction is really not an easy task in this case. While there’s plenty of information out there, it’s pretty questionable how much of it is useful. Our former premier Bill Vander Zalm says the new tax is harder on poor people than PST and GST. Chris Thompson (law student-turned YouTube HST activist) says it’s harder on wealthy people. The movie industry says it attracts more business. The restaurant industry says it detracts from restauranteurs ability to do business. The arguments go on and on in a similar fashion with thick documents of evidence that really take a solid reading to effectively compare and contrast. Weed through even a few paragraphs and pretty
soon you’ll be wondering: Is everybody else doing this? I mean, imagine if the general public were given a referendum question on how fast the country should bring down the deficit or what policy on dealing with ransom demands for Canadians kidnapped overseas should be. Would the average one of us really be qualified to do the research and weigh the options? We’re not politicians. We don’t get paid to take in staff briefings. Set aside the fact it takes three envelopes to register your HST vote and there are now questions as to whether one of those layers is too transparent when the voting card is held up to the light. And set aside the people who say the question is upside down and backwards and reminds them of the referendum over Quebec separation. And set aside the costs in this whole exercise, and you still have to acknowledge that voting for whether or not one
wants to see the HST extinguished requires one to have a pretty firm grip on economics and excellent literacy skills. A Stats Canada study in 2005 has established some 40 per cent of Canadian adults have literacy issues, incidentally, and complex economics, well, you do the math. So here are a few numbers one can trust. An Ipsos Reid poll reported in the Vancouver Sun found 55 per cent of British Columbians find the question confusing and nearly one in 10 interpreted it wrong when shown the question. Combine that with the number of people who will screw up the multienvelope system and, well, we’re heading into questionable territory. Rather than trying to figure out exactly how the government is duping us with this 10 per cent versus 12 per cent advertisement campaign, it might be nice if people like Vander Zalm and his motley crew of anti-HST, sorry, anti-Gordon Camp-
bell protesters were to direct their attention to the area where good votes are needed—provincial elections. There is absolutely no doubt the Liberal government under Campbell did a terrible job of explaining this tax, but if you don’t want a party that communicates like barbarians, we have a really solid system for dealing with that. It’s a shame the one option that’s not available in this referendum—voting out Gordon Campbell—is really what’s shaping the average person’s decision. So to be clear, voting for extinguishing the HST will do nothing to hurt Gordon Campbell. A vote to leave it in place does nothing to change his status in our lives, either. The infamous martini drinking, Olympic gunslinging premier is safely en route to the United Kingdom where he will take in all the anti-government sentiment he can handle and have nothing to do with you or me. jsmith@kelownacapnews.com
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ost banks and lending institutions offer mortgage insurance. First, they finance your mortgage, and then they try to sell you mortgage insurance to cover your mortgage debt. These are both huge profit centres for the lending institutions. Don’t be in a rush to sign creditor type of mortgage insurance papers. You do not have to purchase mortgage insurance from your lending institution. Take the time to shop around for life insurance and mortgage insurance. If you shopped for mortgage interest rates with a mortgage broker, you should shop for life insurance/mortgage insurance with an insurance broker. A broker will shop the entire market for the best rates and product coverage for you. Do not assume the company which provided you with the best interest rate on your mortgage, will provide you with best rates on your mortgage insurance. It is not likely to happen. What is the best consumer choice? Here is the key differences between mortgage and term life insurance.
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Mortgage insurance pays the balance of the mortgage debt to the lending institution if the person on the mortgage passes away. The lending institution is listed as the beneficiary of
your policy. As your mortgage debt decreases, the payout decreases accordingly. You pay the same monthly premium for a reducing amount of coverage as you decrease your mortgage debt. The cost of mortgage insurance becomes very expensive as time passes. The lender can make changes at any time to the premium or the benefits, because your mortgage insurance is part of the bank’s group policy. Mortgage insurance is underwritten after death. Health checks are very minimal during the application process. You are not guaranteed to have your mortgage debt paid out. A personally owned term life insurance provides many benefits. You own your insurance; you choose the coverage amount, you choose the length of term, and you choose the beneficiary. The death benefit is paid tax free
to your named beneficiary shortly after death. Personally owned term insurance protects your family. The proceeds from your term life insurance can be used in any way your beneficiary decides, they may use the money to repay the mortgage; may choose to pay higher interest credit debt; or have funds quickly available for immediate living expenses or to pay for final funeral costs. Non smokers pay a substantial discount to smokers with life insurance. On traditional mortgage insurance, there is no discount given to non smokers. A mortgage is one of the single largest debts Canadian’s assume. Most individuals and families take the time to comparison shop for their mortgage—searching for the best interest rates and terms. As soon as you have secured the best rate and term for your mortgage, make sure you contact a life insurance broker to discuss the right type of insurance protection for your mortgage debt. Mortgage insurance will make the financial institution richer. Doreen Smith is a certified financial planner and life insurance broker with Capri Wealth Management Inc. 250-869-3825 dsmith@capri.ca
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of the highest risk for wetland loss due to rapid urban growth and increased competition for land for recreation, agriculture and industrial use, Bogdan says. This had been compounded by years of channelling and diking along Okanagan rivers, resulting in the loss of 85 per cent of valley-bottom floodplains
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Zumba, hip hop and country are just three of the nine dance styles coming to Stuart Park this summer. Residents are invited try new dance styles for free on Wednesday nights from 7 to 9 p.m., starting July 6. “Dance is a good way to express yourself and keep active,” said Pam Brooks, community recreation coordinator for the City of Kelowna. “And what’s great about our program, you don’t need to know anything about dance to participate, just a willingness to get your groove on.” Qualified dance instructors will begin the evening with a half hour dance lesson at 7 p.m. in preparation for the open dance at 7:30 p.m. Dancing in the Park Weekly Themes July 6—Zumba Dance Party July 13—HipHop/Family Fun July 20—’50s & ‘60s Classic Rock July 27—Bluegrass/Country August 3—Street Moves/Top 40 August 10—Alternative Rock Dance Party August 17—Jazz August 24—Ballroom Dance August 31—Hot Latin Nights Registration, experience and quick feet are not required for dance nights. For more information, please call 250-469-8800 or check out the website kelowna.ca/ recreation.
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rince William and his new bride Catherine have proven again that in our world, celebrity status overshadows everything else As the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge enjoy a summer holiday Royal visit to Canada, the usual complaints about the relevance of the monarchy to our country today have been somewhat muted. The anti-Monarchists have not disappeared, they’re still out there. But for those who are fas-
cinated by such things—what Catherine is wearing, what kind of hat she may be showcasing, the Prince’s valiant attempt to give a speech in French in the heart of Quebec—are painting a more positive picture on that wacky family that occupies Buckingham Palace. Watching the young couple go through their Royal visit paces, it is clear how in that duo lies the future respect and survival of the British throne. And for all the history and
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Prince William and Kate’s visit to Canada change our views about the monarchy? Not likely. Do they become more relevant to our country in the future? Not likely. But they are two of the biggest celebrities in the world, and that may be enough to keep the Royal family in the public eye and able to carry on living their opulent lifestyle their grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, has struggled mightily over the years to protect.
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Slice of Cool Britannia visits our salty Canadian shores Love ‘em or hate ‘em, Will and Kate are proving this is not your grandmother’s Royal visit. Can you imagine the Queen and Prince Philip jumping into dragon boats and racing each other on the rain-swept waters off Prince Edward Island? Or how about one of them taking the controls of a Sea King helicopter and landing it on the water in a mock rescue exercise, not once but a few times for good measure? Sure there have been the stately occasions during this, the first official overseas visit of the newest Mr. and Mrs. Windsor—aka the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge—but there
was Prince William CITY quick stop in QueMonday in a pair of over the weekend, CONFIDENTIAL bec gray jeans and a blue the young man, fesdenim shirt with the tooned with a striksleeves rolled up, and ing green mohawk, his stylishly imprestattoos, piercings and sive wife in jeans and a ripped clothes, said he fleecy chowing down Alistair was impressed with on PEI specialties after Waters the prince because he the race. Both seemed seemed like a regutotally at ease. And lar guy. there wasn’t a tiara in sight. Prior to the meeting, the young William and Kate have captivated man simply shrugged his shoulders Canada because of who they are, as when asked if he was looking forward opposed to what they are. to meeting the Royal couple. After chatting for a few minRegular Royals? Back home in utes with a punk rocker during their jolly old England, the corgis must be
coughing up hairballs. God knows what the Queen is coughing up. Royals are supposed to be above us common folk. They are supposed to be, well, Royal. But William and Kate are putting a new face on Royalty. That was exemplified during the sojourn to Quebec City. There, despite an itinerary stating there would be no Royal “walkabouts” because of security concerns—some in Quebec still haven’t got over that Plains of Abraham thing—there were the pair wading over to the barricades holding back the crowds, each taking a side to
shake hands and talk to people. In the eyes of many, the couple are Royal rock stars. But as the punk rocker said, they also come across as normal, regular folks—albeit better dressed folks who travel in horse-drawn carriages, live in castles and are greeted by crowds wherever they go. But that’s beside the point. Will and Kate seem to exude Cool Britannia and that’s a welcome change from the Royals who have come before them. Alistair Waters is the Capital News’ assistant editor. awaters@kelownacapnews.com
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Lobbying loopholes for former ministers To the editor: Former Conservative cabinet minister Stockwell Day claims that in his new government relations role he will “not deal in any confidential information” he will only “provide advice.” Former minister Monte Solberg, who has been providing such strategic advice to clients for the past few years, claims that it's easy to avoid lobbying when communicating with his former cabinet colleagues. While their claims may be difficult to believe, they may well be true. What is definitely true is, given that neither the federal Commissioner of Lobbying nor the federal Ethics Commissioner do any audits or inspections of the activities of former ministers, staff or senior officials, these people can essentially choose whether or not they will follow the laws that prohibit them from sell-
ing lobbying services for five years after they leave office, and that prohibit them forever from giving advice using secret information they learned while in office. Another part of this wide open, unethical system is that the so-called five-year ban is only on being a registered lobbyist, not on lobbying. You are allowed to lobby the day after you leave office because you don't have to register as a lobbyist if you are not paid for the lobbying (so you can just arrange to have someone pay you for “advice” and do the lobbying for free). You also don't have to register if you work as an employee for a company and lobby less than 20 per cent of your work time, or if you only lobby about the enforcement and/or administration of laws, regulations, policies and government programs, so these lobbying activ-
ities are also legal the day after you leave office. Perversely, the rules are stronger, and Canadians have a higher chance of getting a ticket, for having their car parked a few minutes after the meter runs out compared to the chance a former cabinet ministers and government officials have of getting caught violating these key anti-corruption laws. Until the loopholes in these laws are closed, and these laws are effectively enforced, they will just be empty words on paper. Canadians deserve better, especially from the Conservatives who promised to clean up federal politics and end secret, unethical lobbying. Duff Conacher, board member, Democracy Watch, Ottawa
Motorbike noise a safety feature—red herring To the editor: Subject: Letter to editor—Many Will Say Noise A Safety Valve, July 1 Capital News. Just a bit to add to what shouldn’t be a debate concerning loud pipes and safety as pertains to motorcycles. It’s a fallacy. The research that has been done on this subject is conclusive and the facts remain the same, no matter how some would like to believe otherwise. The vast majority of street motorcycle accidents involve issues ahead of the motorcycle. Loud exhaust emits
its decibels to the rear. If the “loud pipes save lives” mantra held any water at all, street bikes would all have extra loud pipes from the factory and said pipes would face the front of the bike. Plus, of course, the often overlooked fact that people in cars and trucks in this valley during riding season tend to have their windows rolled up, the A/C on, along with the stereo and are not going to hear a thing outside. The very first thing that comes out of the mouth of car drivers who have (for instance) just killed or in-
jured a motorcyclist after turning left in front of the bike is “I just didn’t see him/her.” Want to hedge your bets on the street? Bright colours, lot’s of daytime lights, the best helmet you can afford, a really loud horn (that faces front) and a very strong survival instinct. Having a beanie helmet with a “Loud Pipes Save Lives” sticker doesn’t help the argument. The news that Kelowna city council is finally taking years of complaints seriously is a good thing but, as was pointed out by
another reader, laws on the books will mean nothing without the testing and training to make them hold up in court. Obviously there are many more vehicles on the road and on the water that have their exhaust systems intentionally altered to be simply loud, and these vehicles and their owners need the same attention given to them as loud motorcycles and their owners. I’ve mentioned motorcycles because I’ve ridden on the street for 40+ years, so am familiar with the issues. I’ve heard all the argu-
ments I care to hear about safety and noise. Having a heated conversation on “rights” and “freedom” is always so one-sided. It’s all about their rights and freedoms, not the general public. What about the public’s right to peace and quiet? Why should the public put up with excessive noise anymore than they would put up with having tobacco smoke blown in their face from inconsiderate smokers?
full child membership and then could book her swim lessons at my leisure. The cost was $25/month. I was quite annoyed as I felt that I was being forced to buy services that I did not want. By the end of November, it became apparent that after her Saturday 11:20 to noon lesson, it might be a good thing for me to have a pool membership so we could spend
some time together during the public swim time that came after her lesson. Again, I was annoyed to find that I could not get a “pool only” fee schedule, but had to purchase a full service adult membership and I could then take advantage of any and all public swimming at my leisure. Since the start of the year, my daughter and I have started using a lot
Ashcroft a great place to live To the editor: Too bad you jump to such quick conclusions about a place. (We Live In a Diverse Province that Really Is Beautiful to See, June 30 Capital News.) Ashcroft is a wonderful area in which to live. As a matter of fact, my spouse and I looked around B.C. for two years and decided this is where we want to live.
It is such a friendly town, the people are industrious, have fantastic gardens, produce great veggies (check out Desert Hills sometime), enjoy all the arts with live theatre, music, concerts in many genres, etc. Our parades are some of the best in the province. Our lakes are well known for their fishing. However, you decided
after a five or 10 minute look, that we aren’t worth the effort of the 10 minute drive from the main highway. That’s OK though— the many people who do love to come here, don’t really need naysayers like you anyway. Marilyn Bueckert, Ashcroft
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hen we pick up a prescription or over-thecounter medication, most of us feel it will simply be effective or not based on its medicinal ingredients and how they have been shown to work on the condition we’re trying to treat. In general, this assumption is true. This is why we have such a rigorous system in place surrounding clinical trials for all medical treatments—to ensure they are medically effective and so that consumers know what they’re getting when they choose a particular product. However, as I have discussed in several oth-
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or pharmacist tells us the medicine will work, we also tend to feel better after taking it. When it comes to the placebo effect, there are many ways in which our body begins the process of feeling better simply based on the perception of treatment. It’s a phenomenon that has baffled scientists for many years and has become a very important factor when we do conduct studies on new treatments—ensuring positive effects are indeed from the medicine and not simply placebo. A recent survey out of the University of Bombay in Mumbai, India, has shown a few more factors
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that can affect our perception of any given medication and consequently our choice of which ones to take. According to their data, the colour, shape, taste and even the name of a pill can affect how we feel about our medication. In this study, published in the International Journal of Biotechnology, 600 people were surveyed about over the counter medication and how much these factors influence choice. Three quarters of participants said the colour and shape of pills act as reminders for complying to treatment. Red and pink were preferred over other colours.
Pink pills were thought to taste sweeter than red ones, yellow pills were perceived as salty, white or blue were more often thought to be bitter and orange pills were perceived as sour regardless of actual ingredients. It’s not surprising to learn that our sensory and aesthetic biases play a role in the medicines we choose over the counter. Most people prefer one brand of pain killer over another—often due to the texture or feel of the pill or the packaging. Our perceptions can also powerfully affect our view of the treatment’s effectiveness. A good combination of shape, texture and
colour gives any medication a boost by improving outcome and even reducing side effects Researchers in this study suggested drug manufacturers should ensure sensory elements of a medication work together to create positive perceptions that can complement medical attributes. Although they seemed to feel that little attention has been paid to this aspect of pharmaceutical formulation, I think it’s already happening at the very least in the realm of the highly competitive over-the-counter market. Although positive placebo effects can be helpful, they are usually shortlived when a patient is
experiencing a chronic, serious illness. For example, those taking placebos in depression studies may experience a short improvement in their symptoms, but will probably experience another depressive episode if they are not on an effective medication. So even though a complementary relationship may be developed between sensory and medical components of a treatment, the non-medical aspect should definitely take a back seat in importance. Paul Latimer is a psychiatrist and president of Okanagan Clinical Trials. 250-862-8141 dr@okanaganclinicaltrials.com
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The applicant is proposing to rezone the subject property in order to allow for a future commercial development. Requested zoning change: from the RU6 – Two Dwelling Housing zone to the C4 – Urban Centre Commercial zone. Owner/Applicant: Alice Schram / Worman Commercial
4260 Gordon Drive
Lot 13, District Lot 358, ODYD, Plan 26534 Bylaw No. 10553 (Z11-0026) The applicant is proposing to rezone the subject property in order to legalize a secondary suite contained within the existing principal dwelling. Requested zoning change: from the RU1 – Large Lot Housing zone to the RU1s – Large Lot Housing with Secondary Suite zone. Owner/Applicant: Glen Blake
2857 East Kelowna Road
Parcel A (DD 145723F & Plan B6784) of Lot 25, Section 16, Township 26, ODYD, Plan 187 Bylaw No. 10555 (Z11-0025) The applicant is proposing to rezone the subject property in order to legalize an existing secondary suite within an accessory building.
Requested zoning change: from the RU1 – Large Lot Housing zone to the RU1s – Large Lot Housing with Secondary Suite zone. Owner/Applicant: 0872097 BC Ltd / Paul Watson
Requested zoning change: from the RU1 – Large Lot Housing zone to the RU1s – Large Lot Housing with Secondary Suite zone. Owner/Applicant: Danny Damario and Susan Girard
1401 Lambert Avenue
Comments can be made in person at the public hearing, or submitted online by email to cityclerk@kelowna.ca, or by letter to the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 1J4.
Lot 9, Section 30, Township 26, ODYD, Plan 9950, Except Plan 11491 Bylaw No. 10561 (Z11-0032) The applicant is proposing to rezone the subject property in order to permit the construction of a secondary suite within the existing single family dwelling. Requested zoning change: from the RU1 – Large Lot Housing zone to the RU1s – Large Lot Housing with Secondary Suite zone. Owner/Applicant: Douglas Staines
445 and 455 Rockview Lane
Lot 1, Section 23 and 24, Township 28, SDYD, Plan KAP91022 Bylaw No. 10563 (Z10-0086) The applicant is proposing to rezone the subject property in order to correct mapping discrepancies within Schedule “A” of Zoning Bylaw 8000 and to allow for the upgrade and expansion of the Adam’s Reservoir.
Requested zoning change: from the A1 – Agriculture 1 zone to the A1s – Agriculture 1 with Secondary Suite zone. Owner/Applicant: Christopher Fehr & Ian McClellan / Christopher Fehr
Requested zoning change: 445 Rockview Lane: from the CD2 – Kettle Valley Comprehensive Residential Development zone to the P3 – Parks and Open Space zone; 455 Rockview Lane: from the CD2 – Kettle Valley Comprehensive Residential Development zone to the P4 – Utilities zone Owner/Applicant: City of Kelowna
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Lot 11, Section 13, Township 26, ODYD, Plan KAP86150 Bylaw No. 10559 (Z11-0039) The applicant is proposing to rezone the subject property in order to permit the construction of a secondary suite within a new single family dwelling.
Lot 1, Section 6, Township 26, ODYD, Plan 9270 Bylaw No. 10564 (Z11-0023)
Presentations at the public hearing are limited to a maximum of five minutes. If a person has additional information they shall be given further opportunity to address Council after all other members of the public have been heard a first time. No representation will be received by Council after the conclusion of the public hearing. Correspondence, petitions and e-mails relating to this application must include your name and civic address. Petitions should be signed by each individual and show the address and/or legal description of the property he or she believes would be affected by the proposal. Correspondence and petitions received between June 24, 2011 and 4pm on Monday July 11, 2011 shall be copied and circulated to City Council for consideration at the public hearing. Any submissions received after 4pm on Monday July 11, 2011 will not be accepted. The public may review copies of the proposed bylaws, Council reports and related materials online at kelowna.ca/council or at the Office of the City Clerk at City Hall from 8am-4pm, Monday to Friday, as of June 24, 2011 and up to and including July 12, 2011. INFO: 250-469-8645 kelowna.ca/council
The applicant is proposing to rezone the subject property in order to legalize an existing ground-floor secondary suite.
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Bernard revitalization offers some exciting changes Jan Johnson CONTRIBUTOR
First off, I want to let you know about a change in the dates when my column will appear. Due to the change in publication dates for the Capital News, you’ll now be able to find this column on the first Tuesday of every month, instead of the first Wednesday. Meanwhile, I’m very honoured to have been asked by the city to attend the downtown planning charrettes that were held during the week of June 6 to 10. It was an exciting experience to be part of planning for downtown’s future. The group that I
worked with was very diverse and thoughtful. Much respect was shown for the varied opinions expressed at the charrettes, and the city is to be applauded for all the effort it put into ensuring that things ran smoothly. Kudos to our hardworking staff at City Hall! The results of the charrettes were presented to council on June 27, and were met with overwhelming support. For more info on these plans, check out mydowntownkelowna.ca. I’m also thrilled to have recently been elected to the Downtown Kelowna Association board of directors. I look forward to working with the board
towards making downtown an even more fabulous place over the next two years. Big, positive changes are slated to happen in our downtown starting in the spring of 2012. That’s when the city plans to start the Bernard Avenue Revitalization project, which will involve widening the sidewalks, adding trees and greenspace, and creating a much more pedestrianfriendly environment on the street. Many planning sessions were held over the past year, as the city invited downtown property and business owners to become involved by attending workshops and sharing their opinions.
The sessions resulted in a plan which now has to be approved by at least 51 per cent of Bernard Avenue property owners. I really hope this plan goes through, because it will be a catalyst for more positive changes downtown. Although property owners are being asked by the city to ante up for a portion of the work, it’s an investment that will pay off in spades for all of us. So let’s step up to the plate and start the move toward a new, improved downtown! Food lovers will be happy to hear about some new spots downtown. We have a new Subway at the corner of Queensway and Pando-
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class on the fundamental elements of screenwriting on the evenings of July 14 and 21, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. In August, CATO instructor Sean Ridgway will teach teens how to design digital characters, covering the basics of character design and storyboarding. These sessions will be on Aug. 23 and 25, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Shauna Oddleifson, marketing coordinator at CATO, explained how this partnership with the Mission branch came to be. “At the Centre for Arts
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ning—savouring live local music and a glass of wine, then meandering along the waterfront to shop or have dinner. Can’t wait to experience this new downtown tradition. Until next time, I hope you get out to enjoy that beautiful sunshine, and I’ll see you downtown! Jan Johnson has coowned Tigerlily Fashions downtown for 24 years now. If you have any news about downtown shop openings and/or events, please email them to her at tigerlilyfashion@shaw. ca.
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cial to seniors who suffer from arthritis, fibromyalgia, poor circulation and joint pains. Ultimately, it can help seniors to have a better sleep. When purchasing and installing a walk-in bathtub, there are details that need to be considered. The seat height should be at least 17-inches so a senior won’t have any problems getting to a standing position. The step height into the bath needs to be six inches or lower for ease of access. It should have a slip resistant floor to ensure complete safety. The faucets and jets should be easy to use and the jets should have a self cleaning system built in to avoid bacteria build up. The door handle should be easy to grip. There should be a grab bar inside the tub which is also easy to grip. If the option of hydro-
Are you or a loved one suffering from Memory Loss? Are you looking to be a part of the research to identify a possible treatment option for Alzheimer’s Disease? You may qualify for a research study if: • You are between 50 - 80 years of age • Have stable medical conditions If you qualify, you will receive all study related care and investigational medications at no cost and will be compensated for your travel costs. For more information contact The Medical Arts Health Research Group Kelowna 250.763.1791 or visit our website: www.healthresearch.ca
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customer service representative Heather McCullough welcomed special guest Gloria Taylor, who has ALS, to their fifth anniversary event, a charity hot dog sale with all proceeds going to new research for ALS. Taylor is a West Kelowna resident who announced last week she was joining a class action lawsuit aimed at giving Canadians the right to physician-assisted suicide. therapy jets is being purchased, then make sure you know the number of jets and if they are included in the price. Also, a qualified electrician will have to take out a permit to run a designated electrical supply back to the panel using a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFI) breaker. Determine at the time of the purchase who is responsible for hiring and paying for the electrician.
If you require a bath that is wider than 26 inches, then the doorway openings will need to be larger than 28 inches. If doorway changes need to be made it will most likely increase the time of installation and probably the cost. Things that you never think of have to be taken into consideration, such as which way the door needs to open and the length of space the tub has to fit into.
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Consider a bath that uses less than 40 gallons. They are eco-friendly and cost effective as less hot water is used. Remember that you will be sitting in the bath while it fills and drains, so the more water the longer it will take. Ask for previous customers’ references so you can phone or see other installations to satisfy any concerns you have. Look for a company that will take a bathtub to
your home for you to try it to ensure that it will work for your particular needs. A walk-in bathtub gives seniors independence and dignity allowing them to bathe in the privacy of their own homes without the fear of falling or getting stuck in their existing tub. Sharen Marteny is a services consultant for seniors in Kelowna. 250-212-1257 www.seniorsconsulting.net
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Obese dogs are susceptible to many serious health issues I n our modern life style, food is no longer serving as a basic survival need but has actually become a part of life’s pleasures. This fact is also true for pets, as many pets owners are using food to spoil their pets, hence obesity among pets is extremely common. Obesity is the most frequent nutritional problem encountered in veterinary medicine, and approximately 20 to 25 per cent of the dogs and cats I see in my practice are in fact obese. These days, pet owners are getting more aware of the importance of preventative medical care for their pets, including vaccinations, deworming and dental cleaning. But obesity is an underestimated health problem. In general, obesity is caused when the pet eats more calories than the amount it burns by physical activity. Some medical conditions can also lead to obesity. For example hormonal imbalance such as hypothyroidsm (slow function of the thyroid gland) or problems in the bones, joints or muscles that greatly influence the ability to exercise. Obesity may lead to severe consequences. Diabetes mellitus is a lack of insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is secreted from the pancreas after eating, in order to shift the glucose (sugar) as an energy to the body’s tissues for their basic function. When requirements for insulin exceed the ability of the body to produce it, diabetes mellitus develops. Obesity may lead to high blood pressure which puts extra load on the heart function and may eventually lead to heart failure. Overweight animals are more prone to intervertebral disc disease, a condition that can lead to permanent paralysis. Also, overweight pets are more prone to developing arthritis and to ligaments rupture. Damages to the joints, bones muscles and ligaments can lead to a vicious cycle in which the animal becomes even less active and then gains more weight. Obesity can affect the liver by accumulation of fat in the liver and eventually liver failure (hepatic lipidosis or fatty liver syndrome). Obese animals are more prone to developing
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and may cause infertility and complications in delivery. There is a higher risk in performing anesthesia and surgical procedures in an obese animal. Some research has also shown that obese animals are more susceptible to infectious diseases. A generally ideal body condition is when
the ribs are not seen but can be easily palpable. An overweight animal is an animal in which the ribs are barely palpable. In obese pets the ribs are not palpable at all. If you suspect that your pet might be overweight, you should take it to see your vet. The veterinarian will gather history and general details from
you and will try to diagnose whether the source of the problem is nutritional or a medical problem. Besides treating the underlying problem, if one exists, the vet may suggest changing the pet’s diet to a high fibre and low calorie diet. The amount of food given should be according
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In a continued effort to encourage higher rates of recovery, BCUOMA has built a strong support network across the province. Today, participation includes 207 brand-owner members, 37 collectors and processors, 480+ return collection facilities and more than 4,000 generators. In addition, BCUOMA is reprising its successful ambassador program this summer – with two ambassadors touring the province to educate and raise awareness of the importance of used oil and antifreeze recycling.
Although it’s commonly accepted that oil and antifreeze are not household garbage we can simply throw out, more than 1.3 million litres of used oil ends up in BC landfills every year. When you consider that it only takes one drop of oil to contaminate a million drops of water, the problem is clear: there’s just too many drops to count, too many to ignore. BCUOMA is a non-for-profit organization that encourages British Columbians to responsibly recycle used oil, oil filters, oil containers, used antifreeze and antifreeze containers. Since the launch of the program in 2003, British Columbians have done an exceptional job of recycling their used oil materials.
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Painters host show and sale
The Mission Painters will host a show and sale of their artworks called Art By The Lake on July 23 and 24 at the Mission Activity Centre, 4398 Hobson Rd. The exhibit runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. There will be refreshments served and door prizes. For more information about Art By The Lake, call Myrna at 250-762-8949.
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Family fun and team challenge key ingredients in building strong kids The YMCA-YWCA’s annual Strong Kids Campaign has reached the half way mark in its 2011 fundraising effort of $200,000 which will benefit thousands of children. The Strong Kids Campaign transforms the lives of the most vulnerable, by supporting children, youth and families from our community who are unable to afford the full cost of participation in a Y program or activity.
NO ONE is turned away due to a lack of ability to pay. Meet two Strong Kids, McKenzie and Daylon. Without the support of the Strong Kids Campaign, their single mother, Brandi could not afford to have her children in Y After School Care Programs. Like so many in her situation, she works hard to provide for her children, butt has to prioritize and make hard financial decision to make ends meet. “I was beginning to think that visits to the Food Bank and Salvation
Army were my only hope for support, which is until I came to the Y. Now I have been given the chance to give my children experiences greater than anything I could have provided on my own,” said Brandi. “The Y has shown us compassion during a time of need in our lives; I am eternally grateful to the donors who help make this support a reality for us and so many other deserving families in our community.”
A fun way to get involved in the Strong Kids Campaign is to gather a team of eight friends, family or colleagues and sign up for the Y’s 5th annual
fundraising event ‘Spin for Strong Kids’ held on September 10th at the H2O Adventure + Fitness Centre. This family-friendly event will feature up to 40 teams from all over Kelowna coming together to spin their hearts out on stationary bikes. “We are excited to welcome the CEO of YMCA Canada, Scott Haldane, who will be leading a team in the event,” said Y CEO Sharon Peterson. “I am thinking a cha challenge of other CE CEO’s in our com community would be a fun way to ssee who can rai raise the most for kid kids!” A Another po popular feature to the Spin for Ki Kids event is the W Wellness Fair w which includes fu fun for the entire fa family - races, ggames, fitness aand health ddemonstrations, aand valuable rresources ffrom local bbusinesses, and a BBQ hosted by Cabana’s and sup supported by Choices Markets. Plus, there will be a toonie admission swim all day at H2O! If you are a health or wellness organization that would like to participate as a booth
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chronic brain pattern that starts to affect many other systems of the body. This change in brain function consequently determines how we live our lives and our quality of life itself. In short, it can make our lives a living hell. The brain in this case, as the result of trauma, creates changes that pre-
cipitate this continued living nightmare. In the case of Environmental Illness (EI), also known as Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS), it is usually a chemical injury that causes disorganization in brain circuits that result in a heightened ability to detect chemicals through both sense of smell and taste. The sufferer continuously feels as though their very life is being threatened by small levels of chemicals that may be present in personal hygiene products or household cleaners. And although the chemicals in these products are indeed unhealthy, the brain in the person with MCS is stuck in a maladapted self protective mechanism. The resulting distorted
sensory perception causes the brain and body to feel as if it is under attack. The often severe reactions and cost to physical health leads the sufferer to perceive that any amount of chemical is potentially life threatening. The immune system and endocrine system of the body also become involved in this internal war. This trauma induced disorganization in the brain and subsequent trauma pattern clearly illustrates Canadian psychologist Donald Hebb’s major contribution to the understanding of neuroplasticity when he stated that “Neurons that fire together, wire together.� This new understanding is driving a revolution in health care as we learn how to self direct brain changes to restore normal
brain function and optimal health. Helping people to recover from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, multiple chemical sensitivities and fibromyalgia through neuroplasticity is at the heart of the Dynamic Neural Retraining System. The transformations in health that take place are nothing short of miraculous for many. If you are ready to take charge of your health, then join us in Victoria on July 30 to Aug. 1 for our next program. Seating is very limited. For more information email www.info@dnrsystem.com. Annie Hopper is a brain retraining specialist. www.dnrsystem.com
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You have listed your home, spent time refreshing the exterior for the ultimate in curb appeal and you have had professional help in staging your home. Your property has been exposed to the market, advertising in various venues and ďŹ nally the offer is on the table. In today’s market it will be necessary to have a professional negotiator on your side, a person trained in negotiation and experience. Choose a REALTORÂŽ with strong negotiation experience who can cut through quickly to ďŹ nd the middle ground between compromise and concession. How your offer is dealt with will make a difference to your ďŹ nal outcome. With careful planning, it is possible to buy and sell in this market and come out ahead. Choose the Right Agent for today’s market! Contact Sharon Black, REALTORÂŽ, ABRÂŽ ASPÂŽ Connecting buyers and sellers for over 30 years!
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Why is Indoor Ventilation so important? Part 2
Good ventilation is the solution to many household odours and health concerns. This not only includes ensuring range hoods and washrooms vent directly to the exterior, but also that your mechanical system delivers fresh ďŹ ltered air to all rooms of your home on a regular basis.
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You will visually know if your house has poor ventilation by observing condensation on the bottom of the glass portion of your windows. Condensation over time will cause brown/black “gunk� to build up on window sills. If you are wiping up water from the base of your windows weekly, then you are generating too much moisture in your home. Interestingly, the gunk isn’t usually the “bad mould�, but it does demonstrate that your overall house environment is conducive to “bad mould� growth and requires upgrading. Economical solutions include, install externally venting kitchen and washroom exhaust fans. Most homes newer than the early 70’s are vented this way. If you do have kitchen and washroom exhaust fans, make sure that your kitchen fan is not merely a recirculating fan (doesn’t exhaust to the exterior – you can tell by placing your hand over the vent in the front of the range hood) and that the washroom vents are piped directly to the exterior.
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Should I wear contact lenses while playing sports?
Any sports vision doctor will deďŹ nitely agree that contact lenses are the best vision correction option for athletes. They can optimize visual skills such as depth perception, peripheral awareness, and hand-eye/foot-eye coordination. Unlike glasses, contact lenses can offer athletes a competitive edge because they stay in place better than glasses, as well as give you a full ďŹ eld of vision. You can wear protective goggles over them if necessary, and your glasses won’t get damaged on the ďŹ eld. There are now many types of different contact lenses available for virtually any prescription. There are even daily disposables which are very convienient for people who don’t play often, but would like to have a set of fresh lenses on hand for when they decide to. Come in today and see what options are for you!
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Newspapers are used to plan purchases, either for an immediate need or a future purchase. While the economy might have changed the way Canadians shop, one thing that hasn’t chnaged is the tool that they use to make their shopping decisions. Most adults identify newspapers as the way they use to plan shopping or make purchasing decisions. Secondly, newspapers ads are WELCOMED! In other media, ads are actively avoided. Newspaper is one of the few types of media where readers indicate that they want the ads. Newspapers score higher than T.V., Radio and the Internet in terms of Canadians. Lastly, newspaper readers take action, over 10 million Canadians read a newspaper on an average weekday. But they don’t just read the paper, they are moved to action based on the advertising contained in it.
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s HST ballots incial legislature, and start to arrive by Order in Council in mailboxes in Ottawa—meanacross B.C. this week, ing the scheduled rethere’s a lot of inforduction to 10 per cent mation out there— is a matter of federand a lot of misinforal law. mation as well. Fight HST also There’s no quesclaims the HST will tion we didn’t hanhurt families and sendle the initial deliviors. Again, this simery of the HST well, ply isn’t true. which made a lot of By reducing Steve Thomson people angry. That’s overall sales tax from understandable. But 12 to 10 per cent, it’s hard to make an informed decipeople will be paying less. sion about something as significant The Independent Panel Report as the HST when you’re upset. on the HST—which Fight HST That’s relevant, because there’s quotes when it suits them—dema lot of misinformation out there, onstrates that lower-income senmuch of which seems to come from iors come out far ahead under the Fight HST. Recently, they listed a HST, as opposed to the GST/PST “Top Seven Myths” about the HST, combination. In fact, at 10 per cent, which they claim are deliberate atpeople in every single tax bracket tempts from the provincial governbenefit from the HST. During the ment to mislead voters. transition from 12 to 10 per cent, Take the 10 per cent HST. They families will receive $175 transition make competing claims here—that cheques for each child under 18, as it will never drop to 10 per cent, or it will low-income seniors. will quickly be increased back up to Low-income seniors will con12 per cent or higher. tinue to receive the provincial porThis is simply not true. Providtion of the HST rebate, which adds ed British Columbians vote “No” to up to $230 per year. the GST/PST system, the scheduled Fight HST also claims busitwo-stage reduction has been comnesses won’t pass on savings under mitted to with a motion in the provthe HST. To compensate for lower-
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ing the HST to 10 per cent, we announced a two per cent raise in the corporate tax rate. Fight HST said that increased cost would be passed onto consumers. So according to Fight HST, business won’t lower prices based on savings from the HST, but will pass on increased cost from a slightly higher corporate tax rate? They can’t have it both ways. The most upsetting misrepresentation, however, was not in the seven “myths,” but in some TV and radio ads. You’ve probably seen them. Mr. Vander Zalm implores British Columbians to scrap the HST and “keep all your money.” That’s not just misleading, but irresponsible. The choice isn’t between the HST and no sales tax whatsoever, but between the HST and the combined GST/PST— period, full stop. I ran for office with the B.C. Liberals in no small part because I believe in responsible fiscal policy and management. I believe the HST continues that legacy—it’s better for the economy and people of B.C. For more information, visit www.hstinbc.ca. Steve Thomson is the Liberal MLA for Kelowna-Mission.
table, three generations of the Slamka Family help ensure that Little Straw wines are thoughtful expressions of West Kelowna terroir and its volcanic geology. Whether you prefer the light-hearted pleasure of our Tapestry blend or the silky seduction of our Pinot Noir, you can enjoy a glass of Little Straw wine with the creative cuisine of Chef Nigel Byrne when you dine on our balcony at The Barrel Top Grill.
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CAPITAL NEWS
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Avalon expands into new line of rental business B
rad Buchanan, president and owner of Avalon Event Rentals, the Okanagan’s largest event rental company, has purchased a new business. Buchanan has acquired Effective Portable Sign Rentals from Dan Geisbrecht, one of the valley’s largest portable sign rental companies. The company will be renamed Okanagan Portable Sign Rentals to better reflect the scope of the business, offering over 200 signs, providing same-day service to customers in the valley. The portable sign company has been a sponsor of the Maxine DeHart, United Way-Ramada Hotel Drive-Thru Breakfast for many years, a commitment that Buchanan plans to continue. Call 250-8611575; www.okanaganportablesignrentals.com. La Belle Boutique, a ladies clothing store owned and operated by Marie Yvonne Cleaver located in downtownKelowna’s Towne Centre Mall, plans to move to larger and brighter premises—but not far. La Belle will move right next door into the former Tri-Star Travel location. The store is currently holding a moving sale, offering up to 70 per cent off all their beautiful summer and fall lines, including casual, formal and cruise wear, along with accessories, hats and handbags. When in the new premises, start-
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Maxine DeHart ing August long weekend, La Belle will be open all Sundays and holidays with access into the store through the Lawrence Street entrance. Free parking off Lawrence Avenue. Call 250-860-6038. Kelowna Springs Golf Club has introduced a new service for golfers called The Club Detailer. It’s a new state-of-the-art, stand-alone vending system for golf club cleaning. This machine was invented by local entrepreneur Randall Quinn and his company, Club Detailer Ltd. It can ultrasonically clean an entire set of 14 clubs in just three minutes, both the heads and the grips, removing dirt and skin oils, restoring the tackiness to your grips and inevitably extending your club life. The Club Detailer service is available to the public for only $10. Contact Randall Quinn at info@clubdetailer.com The Organic Cupboard is a new specialty goods store located at 43045 Tutt St. Owned and operated by Patrick and Sandra Schryburt, the shop specializes in offering products that are organically or sustainably
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AVALON EVENTS RENTALS president and owner Brad Buchanan (left) with his operations manager Brad Campeau have taken on a new business, Okanagan Portable Signs Rentals. produced. If you believe the old axiom “let food be your medicine,” then take a peek inside this store. It offers olive oil, balsamics, flour, cheeses, ancient grains, some gluten free products, fresh eggs, juices, cookbooks and some skin care products. The Organic Cupboard has no frozen goods, but everything in the store proposes their customers to get “back to the basics.” Open Monday to Saturday. Senior discounts available. Call 778-4780938; info@theorganic-
cupboard.ca The family-owned B.C. based hotel chain Accent Inns is celebrating their 25th anniversary in business. Founded by chairman Terry Farmer, Accent Inn opened their first property in Victoria in 1986 with the head office still in that city. They expanded to five properties with the Kelowna hotel, located at 1141 Harvey Ave., being their fourth property opened 21 years ago. Mandy Farmer, Terry’s daughter, became president and
CEO of the company in 2008. To commemorate this quarter century milestone, the staff at Accent Inns has planted 25 trees, one at each property with the rest going to Madrona Farm in Victoria. Speaking of hotels, Prestige Hotels and Resorts, based out of Kelowna, has opened a new Prestige Oceanfront Resort in Sooke on Vancouver Island. The CEO is Joseph Huber and the president is Terry Schneider. The resort has already been featured in
the Victoria International Guide. The hotel offers beautiful views of Sooke Harbour and the Olympic Mountains, a modern spa and several dining options including Sal’s Prime Steakhouse and Rick’s Bistro. If you are going that way call 1-877737-8443 Dave Lafontaine was the recipient of the Spirit of Kelowna Award for spearheading the annual Dr. Knox Middle School fundraiser for the B.C. Children’s Hospital for the past six years.
The Uptown Rutland Business Association will host Uptown After Hours on Wednesday, July 6, at My Neighbourhood Restaurant, 260 Highway 33, from 5 to 7 p.m. Experiencing limited storage space in your home? Do you have a set of stairs? If so, Bert Duchesne has a solution for you with his sturdy “Space-Saver Shelves,” which are installed under your staircase in that “never know what to do with space.” It’s quite a slick idea, with the shelves made to measure, reasonably priced and painted or unpainted. After installation, they make an excellent cool-storage pantry for canned goods, glass jar canning or perhaps wine. For more info, to view or a free estimate call 250-860-0744; lbifford@shaw.ca. Furniture Medic, the prescription for damaged furniture, is under new ownership. Now owned and operated by Steve Wright and Valerie Dee, this company provides services such as onsite touch-ups for scratches, scuffs, gouges and dents; chair and bar stool regluing, refinish and upholstery service; moving damage estimates and repairs; new foam and/or stuffing installations for furniture; mechanism repairs/replacements and countertop resurfacing. Furniture Medic provide See DeHart A22
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BUSINESS ▼ CANADA DAY
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funky jewelry and ecobody products. If you are looking for a reasonable priced gift or perhaps an accessory for your home it’s worth a visit. If you’re wondering how to trace your family back through the generations, Karen Franklin, co-chair of the board of governors for the JewishGen.org and past chair of the Council of American Jewish Museums, will discuss that topic during her free public presentation Sunday, July 10, 7:30 p.m., at the Okanagan Jewish Community Centre, 102 Snowsell Rd. North. June prize winners from Integra Tire Auto Centre/Okanagan Car Care, located at 2160 Enterprise Way, were Patty
on-site repairs whenever possible. Call 250-8605514; furnituremedickelowna@shaw.ca. News from Pushor Mitchell Lawyers LLP— Mark Baron has been appointed as managing partner; Matthew Blow has joined the team as an associate lawyer; and Keri Grenier has joined the firm focusing on personal injury and employment law. Little Shops of Treasures, located at 11B565 Bernard Ave., is a décor shop for home and body. Owned by Athena Markusson, the shop is chocked-full of international home accent items, inspirational gifts, semiprecious stones,
Rosenworth (free alignment, $100); Loni Bar (Bridgestone golf balls) and Jeff Gates (DVDNHL Greatest Moments). Bruce Stranaghan is the owner/operator of Integra Tire. Call 250-860-3155. Jim Belshaw, owner of Roy’s Shoes in Kelowna, is the new 201112 president of the Kelowna Sunrise Rotary Club. The club’s theme this year is “Doing Good Stuff—Having Fun.” To go along with that new slogan, the Rotorians of Kelowna-Sunrise have introduced a new theme song for the club, the old 1960s hit Louie Louie. New members are Jaime Boyle (Porter Ramsay), Michael Crowley (MacKay LLP), Susie Czinger (Baywest Man-
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agement), Ruth Jackson (J&M Construction), Max and Sarah Mosley (both retired), Sandy Rehaume (On Side Restoration), Thomas Swaczyna (Auto Mobile), Dr. Robert Wageman (dentist) and Doreen Welsh (UBC). Sunrise Rotary was responsible for the Soles4Souls shoe drive that collected more than 65,000 pairs of shoes. Big thanks to Chris Cass of the Canadian Heritage Office on Queensway for her help and exceptional service. A favourite part of Canada Day for us was attending the Kelowna Canada Day Concerts Society presented by the Kelowna Pops Orchestra under the direction of well-known maestro Leonard Camplin. It’s a fabulous, donation-only event at Prospera Place, featuring a
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nalysa Tylor (2011 Winners —Young Musicians Competition) and guest conductor Nicholas Urquhart, assistant conductor of the Vancouver Philharmonic Orchestra. If you have never attended this event, mark it on your calendar for next year on July 1—you won’t be disappointed. Call 250-7687824; theyeats@shaw.ca Brent Rentiers, who relocated from Calgary, has joined the firm of Farris LLP in the litigation group. Call 250-869-3862 If you are planning a trip to the South Okanagan, two new restaurants have opened. Firehall Brewery, housed in the old firehall at 34881 Highway 97 in Oliver, will serve as the town’s first brewery, complimenting the in-house restaurant and colourful downtown core. Located in the cellar of the historic building, the microbrewery will work together with Bill and Dawn Reid, operators of the Firehall Bistro on the main floor. Meanwhile, Hester Creek Estate Winery in Oliver welcomes the owners of Terrafina Restaurant, executive chef Jeremy Luypen and operating manager April Goldade. Terrafina at Hester Creek is located in the former tasting room that has been redesigned to provide an intimate setting for the 47-seat restaurant plus seating for 24 more people on the patio. Open for lunch and dinner. Call 250-468-2229. Two upcoming great golf tournaments still have room for golfers: The Swingers Open for Hospice is July 16 at Shannon Lake, call 250763-5511; and the 14th annual Okanagan Jewish Community Tournament at Harvest is July 17, call David Spevakow at 250-
317-5283. With school out for the summer, the Kelowna & District Safety Council has scheduled a series of babysitting training courses to help prepare pre-teens for a summer of babysitting. Course dates are July 12-13 and Aug. 9-10 at 395 Hartman Rd., with a Westside course on July 19-20. All courses normally sell out quickly. Call Tania Meyer at 250765-3163. Kudos to Bonnie Casavant for her first hole-in-one on ladies night at the Two Eagles course in West Kelowna on June 23. The annual Bats for a Cause wood bat mixed slow-pitch softball tourney is July 23 and 24 with all proceeds going to B.C. Children’s Hospital Foundation. Call Jane Fletcher at 250-807-8462; www.bcchf.ca/batsforacause. The 2011 Pushor Mitchell Kelowna Apple Triathlon, Aug. 19 to 21, is looking for 1,200 volunteers to help stage the event this year. Go to www.appletriathlon. com for more information about how to sign up. Birthdays of the week: Happy 80th Herb Jeffrey (July 7); Derrik Johanneson, TAC Mobility (July 2); Ann Ellchuck (July 2); Finbar O’Sullivan (July 4); Don McArthur (July 4); Garth Roy (July 4); Robert Caley (July 4); Gladys McCulloch (July 5); Cam Dick (July 5); Jack Schneider (July 8); Donna Good (July 10); Don Richmond (July 8); Sherry Huva, my niece (July 10); Shirley Hutt (July 10). Maxine DeHart is a Kelowna hotelier. Phone her at 250-979-4546, fax 250-860-3173, email maxdehart@telus.net.
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BUSINESS ▼ ENTREPRENEURS
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Uncovering resolve to make a success of your business dream
Kelowna man wins two Harleys, learn to ride course
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tend to embrace an entrepreneurial tag line that I adopted several years ago when asked by my eldest son Craig to speak at an economic development conference he created in Duncan on Vancouver Island. Craig had asked a First Nations sculptor to mold a side view of a human head in First Nations symbolism with a small fire burning at its base. He placed it on one corner of the auditorium stage with an electrical light shining within its hollow base. Although it has been several memorable years since I spent the weekend in Duncan at that event, I hold tightly to the philosophy of the entrepreneurial fire burning within each of our souls. So let me share some thought about that philosophical viewpoint. In the 1970s, author Carlos Castaneda studied with the Yaqui Indian shaman, Don Juan Matus, and watched in awe, it is said, as Don Juan accessed other dimensions and realities. At those times, Don Juan’s eyes shone brightly with an energy Castaneda referred to as “the fire from within.” That fire is our luminous energy body of which so many authors refer, full present in the universal field, at one with spirit and of unlimited strength, say both Dr. Wayne Dyer and Dr. John Maxwell, both acclaimed authors and speakers. That fire within all of us is the sacred path to our radiant field, the path that assists us in achieving our full potential. So, let’s directly focus Castaneda’s words to awakening the entrepreneurial fire within each of us. Being an entrepreneur is much more about who you are than about what you do. The Okanagan Valley Entrepreneurs Society has as its primary vision to contribute to the development of entrepreneurial leaders, leaders who may find their fire within through the human interaction via the Society’s programs, services and legion of existing, aspiring and budding entrepreneur members.
ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT
Joel Young An entrepreneur is not merely a person, but a personality, says author Michael Gerber, the personality living inside of each us who dreams. The entrepreneur inside of each of us is the dreamer who sees life as it could be, not as it is. It’s the dreamer who sees mountains where only flat land exists, who sees great buildings and cities arising with enormous energy where none exist, who sees the sweet juice of opportunity around every corner, in every nook, cranny and claptrap yard, in every square inch of perceived misery out there in our topsy-turvy world. To the entrepreneurial personality living in each of us, there is that fire burning within that is larger than life itself, a beauty larger than beauty, and a wonderous promise larger than any promise we might dream of. The entrepreneurial fire within prompts magic in the inventor, the inconsolable pursuer of the impossible who sees vision where others only see problems and work. And, it is this fire within each of us that lights the magic of our entrepreneurial soul and invites us to join the climb to personal growth and success in its journey. Wow! Let’s take a small whimsical sidestep for a few moments—now that I have your hearts pumping and your entrepreneurial fire ready to ignite— and highlight six “F” words that every entrepreneur should know in their journey. Faith—Even in a moment of extreme challenge, without faith in yourself, in your new entrepreneurial venture and in your purpose, how can you actually succeed as an entrepreneur? Family—The generations of entrepreneurs who built our Canada understood that family ought to always be at the center of your entrepreneurial life, as many suc-
cesses were built together with family bonds. Friends—True friends are always there to see the beauty of the idea, the product or the service, the entrepreneur creates for the world And, they won’t send you a bill. Focus—It’s nice to say you are an entrepreneur, that you are your own boss. But, do you have the commitment and drive to see your idea turn into real success? Finances—Many strike out as entrepreneurs because they believe they can improve their financial situation. Ask yourself, how hard are you willing to work? Your answer should be to make good on all my commitments that rank ahead of money on my list. Freedom—Perhaps, the greatest gift of entrepreneurship. But, it only comes after you can act on all the other “F” words in my list So many entrepreneurs strike out to find success because they miss that true entrepreneurial freedom comes from a vision that encompasses what’s really important to you in your life. Dear readers, are these the only “ F “ words an entrepreneur needs to know? Of course not, but remembering these may help you weather a mo-
ment of extreme challenge without resorting to the unprintable variety, and help you remember why you decided to embark on your entrepreneurial fire in the first place. Let me close this passionate plea for your attention to your fire within by quoting a few lines of a song by Leann Rhimes, notable country singer, that stands tall in my mind and I hope yours as well: Once in every lifetime there’s a chance to stand apart We can show the world our very best Reveal what’s in our heart so the story goes and glory never will end Inspiration lights the fire within… May you find your fire within and keep it burning brightly. I would like to dedicate this column to my son Craig, who is embellishing his fire within in his university in the capital of Mozambique, Africa. Joel Young is an entrepreneurial leadership coach, consultant and educator and the founder of the Okanagan Valley Entrepreneurs Society. eagleyoung@shaw.ca
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Since the third week of March, the Kelowna & District Safety Council has been selling tickets for its 5th annual Harley Davidson raffle fundraiser. The winning ticket was drawn last month at the annual Boyd Auto Show in City Park, with the winning ticket holder being Bill Gerk of Kelowna. Gerk won two 2011 Harley Davidson Sportsters and a 2011 Learn to Ride course from the Kelowna & District Safety Council. The total prize value is $25,869. Gerk’s wife, Kathy, answered the phone when
KDSC executive director Tania Meyer called to tell them of their win, and it took some time to convince her that the phone call wasn’t a prank. An avid raffle ticket purchaser, Gerk didn’t remember purchasing the raffle ticket when his wife first told him that he had won. She then clarified that he had won motorcycles, and that in turn helped him remember that he had purchased one $20 ticket for KDSC’s Harley Raffle from a volunteer at a Tim Hortons. “I never win anything, I just thought I was supporting a good cause,”
said Gerk. “The guys at work have been teasing me about getting some tattoos and keeping the bikes, but I’m going to sell them.” Hoping he might be on a lucky streak, Gerk went out and bought a lottery ticket after learning that he won the KDSC raffle. Some 3,500 tickets were printed, and the raffle sold out four days before the draw date. The fundraiser is expected to leave behind a donation of $35,000 to help support the Kelowna & District Safety Council’s various safety programs for children, seniors and adults.
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Stroda sets Canadian discus record Kevin Parnell STAFF REPORTER
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KASIDY MITCHELL from the Okanagan Athletics Club gives it her all during the
shot put event at the Jack Brow Track and Field Meet at the Apple Bowl on Saturday.
Kelowna track athlete Aaron Stroda can now see that all of his hard work is paying off. Stroda, a 15-year-old member of the Okanagan Athletics Club, set a new Canadian record in the discus throw on the weekend, bettering a 15-yearold mark, established by Dylan Armstrong, now the world's top thrower. Stroda's Canadian record was the highlight of the 27th Annual Jack Brow Memorial Track and Field Meet held at the Apple Bowl on the weekend. "It was amazing," said Stroda, "just seeing the discus fly and knowing that that was the furthest any 15-year-old Canadian had ever thrown in competition. I feel now that I am at the point that he (Armstrong) was when he was my age so it's not impossible to get to where he is now." Stroda, a student at OKM, also won the shot
put and finished second in the javelin to complete a stellar weekend under near-perfect conditions at the Apple Bowl. Over 50 Kelowna athletes as well as 30 from Australia helped comprise the near 500 strong that competed in the two day Jack Brow, the first time the newly formed Okanagan Athletics Club (OAC), hosted the Jack Brow. "It was a great meet, we couldn't have asked for anything better," said Pat Ledding, head coach of the OAC. "The coaches were happy, the athletes were happy and it was the best climate we have had for any meet this year." Most of the athletes from the OAC also participated in the meet, many for the first time ever, said Ledding. Many athletes had great results in their events including: • First year junior athlete Erin Kokayko, 17, had a huge jump to win the long jump event and added first place finishes
in the high jump and the 100 metre hurdles. • Sixteen-year-old Rostam Turner was second in discus and in the 110 metre hurdles and third in the shot put. • Katerina Maryschuk, 15, was second in the high jump and 5th in javelin in her first year competing as a youth. • Keely Watts-Watling, 15, set a personal best in winning first place in the high jump and also won the long jump event. • Competing in track for the first year Saskia Kowallik, 15, had a fantastic meet, setting a huge personal best in placing second in the long jump. She followed that with a second in the high jump and a third place finish in the 300 metres. • Mitchell Marino, 14, was second in the 100 metre race, third in the 200 metres, third in the long jump and in his first time ever competing in hammer throw placed fourth. • Competing against university athletes up to 20 years younger than she
is, Verena Stroda, 41, was second in the long jump. A huge core of younger athletes also put up solid results including: • Lucas Jones, 12, placed first in both the shot put and the discus throw. Kendra Corman, also 12, set a personal best in the 300 metres for a third place finish. • Taya Hanson, 11, won gold in the 100 metre event and silver in the 600 while Rathaine Randle, 11, was a multiple winner, including a gold in the shot put. • Nine-year-old Nathan Gilbert was also a multiple winner including first place in the shot put. Overall, organizers from the Okanagan Athletics Club are hoping this will mark a turnaround for the annual Jack Brow, which was once a not-tobe-missed event across B.C. Numbers have been dwindling in past years due to scheduling conflicts with other meets being held on the same See Brow A26
Simpson’s early interest in baseball has led to Hall of Fame STAFF REPORTER
It's been a remarkable journey for Kelowna-born baseball pioneer Allan Simpson. From small town B.C. to the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame with many stops in between, Simp-
son has—against many odds—built an influential career in baseball, America's past-time. And he did it starting with a humble upbringing in Kelowna. "I had a much stronger interest in hockey until I was about 12," explained Simpson last month after
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being inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame for starting Baseball America, a magazine that would become the bible of minor league baseball. "I just happened to take a trip to California with my parents and I saw my first baseball game. It was an overnight deal. The passion took off from there." After graduating from Kelowna Secondary School, Simpson left Kelowna to chase after his
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heartland of baseball in America, setting up shop in Durham, North Carolina, home of the Durham Bulls and surrounded by many baseball minor league and high school teams. "Baseball America became the publication geared toward the player development side of the game rather than the major league part of the game," he said. "We really exposed our readers to a different part of the game and it really changed the way the game was covered." Simpson maintained ownership of Baseball America until 10 years ago when he finally sold his holdings in the popular magazine. Then this year the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame came calling and years of hard work were rewarded as Simpson was called to the hall and inducted, alongside former Toronto Blue Jays closer Tom Henke and 19th century player George Wood. "It's certainly the greatest honour I've ever received," he said. "It means
so much because I'm a Canadian, I've always been a devout Canadian and this is a distinctly Canadian award. It's Canada in every way shape or form and that has a very special meaning to me." Simpson may have sold his holdings in Baseball America but he maintains a place in the game of baseball today. At 63 he calls himself semi-retired although he is part owner and an employee of Perfect Game, a baseball event and scouting service that puts on 60 to 80 baseball scouting showcases each year. Gone are the weeks where he would spend hundreds of hours putting out a magazine, although he still keeps a busy schedule with A Perfect Game. Looking back at his career Simpson is able to realize just what he created with Baseball America. "It is quite something to have done what I have done over the past 30 or so years," he said. On the web: www.perfectgame.org and www. baseballamerica.com. kparnell@kelownacapnews.com
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SPORTS ▼ CHILDREN’S GAMES
Team Kelowna’s young athletes bound for games in Scotland An important part of the legacy of hosting the International Children’s Winter Games in Kelowna this past January is the opportunity to send a team of athletes to future Children’s Games. Kelowna has done just that. Team Kelowna will send a full team of young athletes and coaches to attend the summer games ttaking place in Lanarkshire, Scotland from Aug. 3 to 8. Eighteen young athletes between the ages of 12 and 15 have been selected to represent Kelowna in the sports of swimming, sailing, track and field and golf. “We have a very gifted team of athletes and coaches heading to Scotland this summer,” stated Heather Schneider, head
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AS A RESULT of hosting the 2011 International Children’s Games, Kelowna will send 18 athletes to the Children’s Summer Games this August in Scotland. of delegation for Team Kelowna. “This is an incredible opportunity for them to compete internationally and connect with different youth from around the world. None of the ath-
letes have been to Scotland before.” The maximum number of athletes a city can send to the Games is 18 and up to four coaches. Lanarkshire is expecting 75 cities to participate in
the summer games and 1,500 athletes. The 5th International Children’s Winter Games were held Jan. 26 to 31 in Kelowna. Kelowna was the first host city for the Games
Kelowna athletes at Jerome Classic A couple of Kelowna athletes performed well at the annual Harry Jerome track and field meet in Vancouver on the weekend. Distance runner Malindi Elmore rebounded from a disappointing Canadian championships to win the 1,500 metre race
against a top field. Elmore won her race in 4:07.85, just two seconds off the qualifying time for the World Championships. The Kelowna runner then followed that performance by running her second fastest 800 metre race ever in a fifth place
finish at the Victoria International Track Classic on Sunday. "This shows me I am ready for a breakthrough in the 1,500," said Elmore, who has now left for a series of races in Europe as she tries to qualify for this summer's World Championships in South Korea.
Meanwhile Kelowna's James Turner was also competing in the Harry Jerome Classic and finished fourth in the men's long jump. Turner, 17, was just centimetres away from a third place finish as he competed against some of the top athletes in Canada.
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SPORTS ▼ SOCCER
Finley a stand-out in ID camp, wins place on UBCO Heat The UBC Okanagan Heat women’s soccer team has added Lana Finley to the roster for the 2011 season. Finley, a 5-foot-6 utility player, attended the team’s March ID camp where she impressed head coach Claire Paterson with her versatility in a number of positions. “She came out to (the ID camp) and did very well as a defender,” Paterson said of Finley, “but when I pushed her forward as a striker that is when she really stood out.” Lana played with the Kelowna United Soccer organization and won a provincial title in 2003. She has also been a member of the WYSA and KWSL and currently plays for the U21 Kelowna United reserve team in the Pacific Coast Soccer League. In 2010 Lana was the recipient of the defensive MVP for the U21 Kelowna United PCSL team. Coach Paterson has spearheaded a remarkable turnaround for the women’s soccer program at UBC in just three seasons. The about-face has included two straight appearances at the provincials as well as a the pro-
studies in the Human Kinetics program,” she said. “I chose the Heat because I have seen the team develop and become very successful over the past
(few)seasons. The team is already talented and I am eager to join and hopefully develop my game as much as possible from Claire (Paterson) and the
coaching staff.” Paterson has supplemented her roster with a trio of local talents; Lana Finley joins two other Central Okanagan re-
cruits, Michelle Smith and Kirsten Dodds. The only new recruit so far for Paterson from outside the Valley is Taylor Venuti, a full back from Langley.
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WEST KELOWNA’S Lana Finley will play this fall for the UBC Okanagan Heat women’s soccer team. gram’s first ever B.C. medal, Paterson expressed her excitement in adding another strong talent to an ever improving team. “Lana is another great addition to our program as she is very comfortable and confident in various positions,” Paterson said. “She has very good speed and vision on the field and
is a composed finisher in the 18-yard box.” Lana, a 2008 graduate from Mount Boucherie, will be transferring from Okanagan College and will continue her studies in Human Kinetics this fall at UBC’s Okanagan campus. “I chose to attend UBCO because it is a great university to continue my
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NORTH COUNTRY Appraisals Kickers’ Jamie McPherson (right) battles Silver Stars’ Steve Church during men’s 45+ soccer action last week at Marshall Field in Vernon. The teams played to a 2-2 draw.
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Brow from A24 weekend. "We'd like to see us get back to where we were five to seven years ago when we had up to 800
competitors," said Ledding. "There were other meets this weekend so a lot of the higher performing older athletes weren't here. We're working on bringing our num-
bers up again." Up next for many of the athletes is the B.C championships at the end of July. kparnell@kelownacapnews.com
▼ WOMEN’S SOCCER
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Diablos past Blue Gator Stiyotes 8-1. Kim McNally and LaDawn Latawiec scored twice each, with Anita Csatho scoring the single. Amy Lloyd tallied for Stiyotes. Peacock Sheridan Group Pink Panthers won by forfeit, 3-0 over Royal Star who didn't have enough players to field a team.
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Passed away June 29, 2011 in Kelowna, BC. Survived by his loving wife Rita, sons Len (Monique), Bob; numerous grandchildren and extended family; sister Joan. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, July 7th at 11:00 a.m. at First Memorial Funeral Services, 1211 Sutherland Avenue. In lieu of flowers, donations to Cottonwoods Extended Care or the Central Okanagan Hospice House in memory of Owen would be appreciated. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mem.com. Arrangements in care of First Memorial Funeral Services, (250) 762-2299.
TANAKA, SACHIKO It is with profound sadness that the family of Sachiko Tanaka announces her passing into Nirvana on June 29, 2011, at the Kelowna General Hospital. Mom was born in Kelowna on February 5, 1922, the second child of Tokuichi and Ine Tomiyama. She travelled to Japan with her parents and two brothers when she was four years of age and attended school there. She returned to Kelowna along with her older brother, Norihisa (Tommy) to assist their father on the family farm when she was fifteen years old. They both attended Benvoulin School to continue their educations in Kelowna. Mom married Yukihisa (Roy) Tanaka on November 16, 1948 and together they farmed with Tokuichi until his passing on March 25, 1958. Mom and Dad continued to farm until the mid 1990s. For many years leading up to their retirement and beyond, Mom diligently supported Dad with his many civic volunteer duties. Together they were actively involved with the Kelowna Buddhist Temple, the Kelowna – Kasugai Sister City Association, the Kelowna Multicultural Society, Kelowna Folkfest and the Kelowna International Regatta among other activities. She was truly the woman behind the man. Mom performed and taught Japanese Odori (dance) and Tea Ceremony for many years and was an accomplished Kimono maker. Mom led by example and taught us, her children, a strong work ethic and the importance of living life with integrity and service to others. Mom was predeceased by her loving husband, Yukihisa (1995), parents Tokuichi (1958) and Ine (1968) and siblings, Norihisa (1991), Mitsuhisa (1996) and Meriko (2009). She is lovingly remembered by her children, Reiko, children Dan, Neal and Angie (Darren), Keiko (Gary), children Riley, Nikki and Cody, Peggy (Rick), Herb (Cheryl), children Brad and Darren and Dorothy (John), great-grandchildren Dayton, Kaito and Kimora, as well as her faithful companion dog, Sandy. We would like to thank Dr. Shari Claremont and Dr. Daphne Green for their kind care for Mom during her years of declining health. Your efforts enhanced the quality of her life immeasurably. A Funeral Service in honour of Mom’s long life will be held at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, July 6, at the Kelowna Buddhist Temple, 1089 Borden Avenue, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 6A7, with Reverend Yasuhiro Miyakawa officiating. We will all miss Mom’s gentle smile and steadfast guidance. Thank you Mom and Sayonara, until we meet again. NAMO AMIDA BUTSU. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com 250-860-7077.
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MARGARET ANN MAXSON (PRITCHARD) NOVEMBER 1, 1928 - JUNE 27, 2011 Margaret Ann Maxson “Doodie” 82 of Westbank, B.C. passed on peacefully June 27, 2011 in Kelowna General Hospital after a brief illness. Margaret was born in Kelowna Nov. 1, 1928 the daughter of Okanagan
Pioneers Richard and Marjorie Pritchard who moved to the area in 1919. Margaret grew up in Westbank and began her education in the two-room school taught by her mother. She graduated from the Convent of the Sacred Heart in Vancouver where she was a prefect, and won honors in Academics, Badminton and Basketball. She attended the University of British Columbia. Other than a brief stay in the Caribou, she has lived in Westbank her entire life. She worked as a Women’s editor for the Kelowna Courier, B.C. Tree Fruits and was a Secretary at George Pringle High School. She volunteered at St. George’s church playing the organ for Sunday school and singing in the Choir, at the Kelowna Riding Club as Secretary, at Westbank Elementary as founding President of the PTA, and was Secretary of the Westbank Chamber of Commerce. She was one of the original founders of the Westbank Neighborhood association, Chairman of the Westbank Irrigation District at a time of critical change, and was jokingly called “Mayor Marg”. She cared deeply about Westbank and worked hard toward a strong and attractive community core. She loved all things, particularly horses, dogs, cats and her garden. She won many awards for her roses at the fall fair. She was, above all, an orchardist all her life and was able to succeed at a time when there were few women in the field. She was proud of often being the “top grower” at the packing house. She is survived by her daughter Christyanne Maxson/sonin-law Bruce Colford and Grandchildren Kaleigh and Sean Colford of San Diego, Sister Bobbi Coates, Sister-in-law Eleanor Pritchard. She was predeceased by her Brother Dudley Pritchard, and Sister Joan Pritchard Weston. The Funeral will be held at St. Georges in Westbank at 1:30 Thursday, July 7. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the B.C. Diabetic fund, Heart and Stroke Foundation, or charity of your choice in her memory.
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The Real Canadian Superstore located in West Kelowna is looking for part time Meat Cutters to join our team. We require the following: • Journeyman Meat Cutting credentials are a definite asset but not essential but experience as a meat cutter is a requirement. • Experience working in a meat department in a food retail environment is an asset. • Exceptional customer service skills with a talent for building customer loyalty. • Ability to work in a fast paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks. In return we offer: • A highly competitive market wage • An opportunity to work for a respected and stable Canadian company • Benefit package; colleague discount Please send your cover letter and resume to Adele.Beaudry@loblaw.ca or drop off your resume Attn: Adele Beaudry. H.R. Manager, Real Canadian Superstore located at 3020 Louie Drive, West Kelowna, B.C. V4T 3E1 no later than 5pm on Saturday, July16th, 2011
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Window Cleaning BROTHERS Window Cleaning Res., Comm., Gutters, Painting. WCB Ins. 250-317-1029
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Feed & Hay COW HAY FOR SALE! $3.00/bale. (250)547-9821 First cut Alfalfa grass mix, square bale, barn stored, $6.50/bale. 1 (250)547-6816
Pets ADORABLE Shih Tzu/Peke pup. Vet checked, first immunization. 450.00 Ready to go. 250-542-3077, 250-309-7603
BEAUTIFUL Siamese kittens, 9wks, litter box trained, loving nature. $95. 250-491-1142 Bichon Pups, Micro chipped, first shots, dewormed, great dispositions. For more info and pricing call 250-832-4923, 250-804-9924 Border Collie Aus. Shepherd X, 1st shots, 8wks $300. Free Kittens. 250-547-9206 HAVANESE / BICHON frise puppies, comes with shots (250)804-6848
KENNEL & GROOMING BUSINESS FOR SALE Located on 5.4 beautiful acres with 3 bedroom home. Can be viewed at refreshingpaws.com TOY Pomeranian female pure bred 4.7 lbs. friendly $595 778-478-7335 ,250-212-9916
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Building Supplies BUY DIRECT! Fence Panels, Fencing, Siding, Decking, Rough Lumber, Posts & Beams. 1-800-838-6036 or 250-546-6038 Quality Patio Covers @reasonable prices. www.glaluminumpatiocovers.com
$100 & Under 2 heavy brass lamps, 34”H, $25ea. 250-868-2474 2 pair men’s ballroom shamy sole dance shoes, $25ea. 250868-2474 4 WHITE Oak Captain’s Chairs. W/ cushions on casters. $99. 250-762-3920 LEATHER Swivel Rocker Recliner. Great condition. $75. 250-491-7230 Left Hand Golf Set. Full set w/Bag 3 wheel cart. Good cond. $ 75 obo (250)860-0270 LOVESEAT, Cream Colored, $100, Call 250-862-8057
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$200 & Under Computer System, Windows Internet ready Excellent Cond. $200. 250-869-2363 Kelowna
$300 & Under Computer Laptop, Windows, Wireless, Excellent Condition, $300. 250-869-2363 Kelowna SAMSUNG Dryer, apartment size, silver in color. $250, Call 250-215-1073.
$500 & Under GENIUS Ultramatic bed, remote control, Retails for $3000, sell for $500 firm- never used. 778-478-7278
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PICNIC table. Knotty Pine oval, blonde, 4 benches. 4 lawn chairs, large Mcllin suitcase, pull wheels, black. Antique mirror. 250-763-9767 ROYAL Albert Bone China dinner set for 12, Val’Dor (white, gold trim) many extras, $1500 obo. 778-755-1220 VALLEY - WIDE MEATS Lean ground beef, $2.25/lb. Extra lean hamburger patties, $4/lb. Call 250-838-7980.
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Heavy Duty Machinery 1989 Ford Dump truck, 425 Cat, 15 spd, 20F, 44R, Hylift gate, current safety. $15,000. obo. May trade for Harley 250307-1959. 2002 Kabota KX 91-3, enclosed cab, 3 buckets, hydraulic thumb, runs & works well. $22,500. 2005 Cat 226B Skidsteer, enclosed cab, 2 buckets, $13,500. 1999 Hitachi EX100-5,2 buckets hydraulic thumb. $29,500. Delivery & financing avail. 250-9384257. A-STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges 20’40’45’53’ Used / Damaged 40’ insulated makes great shop. Only $2300! Needs door and 40’HC $2800 No Rust! Semi Trailers for Hiway & storage. Delivery BC and AB Call 24 hrs 1-866-528-7108 www.rtccontainer.com Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc., All insurance in place to work on your property. 250-260-0217
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Exterior Double French Doors $499 UP Exterior Prehungs
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Vernon 250-275-7377 Kelowna 250-862-3204 www.greenworks-home.ca A FREE Telephone service Get your first month free. Bad credit, don’t sweat it. No deposits. No credit checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines today Toll-Free 1-866-884-7464. BRAND new 5 stage reverse osmosis water filtration system. Retail price: $795. Now: $250. Call 250-863-1544 HOSPITAL bed, 2 end tables, Coffee table, 2 bureaus, sofa, loveseat -brown/beige kitchen table chairs, china cabinet, entertainment, 32” TV, small shelves, A/C, wall clock with chimes. 778-478-7277 Leave message prices are negotiable
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GRAND PIANO CLEARANCE SALE MOIR New & Used Grand & Upright Pianos. Call Richard Moir 250-764-8800
KELOWNA CLASSIC!
WANTED: RENT-TO-OWN! What do you have? Donn, 250-860-9951 Kelowna
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PIMP your SKS.Tapco stocks, mags, Ammo 1120 rnds $240, All at The Best Little Gun Shop Around, Weber & Markin. 4-1691 Powick Rd. Kel 250762-7575. Tues-Sat, 10-6.
Show Homes at 1680 Ross Rd. www.accenthomes.ca Accent Homes (250)-769-6614
Real Estate Acreage for Sale 5.4 Acres, 3 bdrm home with attached 1 bedroom suite PLUS income potential, see
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Will consider trade for smaller home in Kelowna area.
Arrow Lakes Area 5.5 acres.$79.900 cash HST 5% mortgage at 89.900 HST . selkirk8@telus.net for pics 250-269-7328
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1750sq’ top floor corner unit, floor to ceiling windows, 4 skylights, over 600sq’ of decks, fireplace, overlooking Mill Creek, 2bdrm, 2bth Condo in downtown. AACI indep. appraised at $370,000. Private Sale but co-op with Realtor. 250-862-3031
Commercial/ Industrial Property LONG Lease avail. for level parking/open storage space. 1/8 acre in security fenced yard beside Cnd Tire, Aug 1, $900/m+tax. 250-448-6604
Houses For Sale
1bd 1bth, 2nd flr pool, sauna, 1 pk. Encl. balcony. To view www.comfree.com #249559. $129,888 obo 250-487-8917
******* 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
FULL Closure! 2 bdrm, 1150 sq. ft. $165,000. Lloyd Tav. 250-215-5607. Mac Realty
3bdrm heritage hse, in Lumby On large lot. Near all amens. $214,900. 250-547-9659
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3bdrm house. Shuswap River view 1.03 acres, beautiful garden, peace, privacy. New roof, RV storage, lrg shop w/garage. $359,900. (250)838-7929
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You’ll Get the Best buy from our factory outlet featuring Palm Harbor Homes. Show Homes at 1680 Ross Rd. www.accenthomes.ca (250)-769-6614 Home packages available for your land or we have spaces/pads available. Bank/Credit Union Financing approved product. Done right installations and genuine service for over 40 years. REDUCED Spacious, 1522 sqf. 4bd, 2bath in family park. Clean. Call Helmut Hubert at Century 21 250-878-8010. WANTED: RENT-TO-OWN! What do you have? Donn, 250-860-9951 Kelowna
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Real Estate TEXAS LAND Foreclosures! 20/40 acre tracts. Near growing El Paso. Was $16,900 (USD) Now $12,900 (USD) $0 down, take over payments, $99/mo (USD) Beautiful views, owner financing, Free map/ pictures. 866-484-0857 (US)
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent BRAND NEW! CENTRE POINT
APARTMENTS 1370 Ridgeway Drive (Bernard near Spall) AFFORDABLE LUXURY IN THE CENTRE OF KELOWNA! July Occupancy • One bedroom, one plus den & two bedroom Limited Time Offer 12 Month FREE OptikTV & Optik Internet
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with 2bdrm bsmnt suite, 3bdrms to the main house. Many updates incl roof windows, furnace & kit. Fully fenced on a quite corner lot. Current appraisel: $450,000. Looking to trade. What do you have? Near schools & bus route. Mark, 250-765-2538.
Enderby (Hunters Range), 2+ acres, 4bdrm, 2.5bath motivated $425,000. 1 (250)317-7099
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House & Salon/Barber shop , downtown Enderby, only Barber in town $259,900 okhomeseller.com. Listing #26623. 1866-223-4572. 250-838-9818.
PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS from $150,000. www.orlandoprojects.com Also: 1 precious 3 acre parcel, owner financing. 250-558-7888
REDUCED TO SELL OPEN HOUSE: July 9, 12pm-4pm 726 Renshaw Rd.
Exceptional, 3165 sq. ft. 4bd, 3bath, bi-level, in family neighbourhood, Det/heated workshop, sum. kitchen, 3F/P, L/L w/o, deck, patio, sunroom, carport, R/V prking. Near schools, shopping, bus stops, water park. Ideal for family or B&B. www.comfree.ca (code 218654)
TERRIFIC LOCATION Walk to shopping & Mill Creek Greenway. Open concept, level entry, 3 bedroom, 3 bath townhouse; updated kitchen & flooring, gas fireplace, main floor laundry, finished basement. Small pets allowed, garage. Quiet 55+complex. Immediate possession! Don’t be disappointed! Asking $346,800. #9-1874 Parkview Cres. Cell 250-317-4025 Days 250-860-0585 Evenings 778-753-1716.
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Affordable 1, 2 & 3 Bdrms AC, near schools, shopping & bus route. Insuite laundry H.Up’s. Across from Park. Clean Quiet & Spacious. Sorry NO Pets. Well Managed Building 250-861-5605 BROCKTON MANOR. 1 & 2 bedrooms. Please call us at 250-860-5220 FAIRLANE CRT. 2 & 3 bdrms, heat & hot water incl. Please call 250-860-4836 MILL CREEK ESTATES. 1588/ 1590 Spall Rd. Various floor plans. 250-860-4836. millcreekestates@shaw.ca WILLOW PARK MANOR. Aurora and Hollywood. 1 & 2 bdrms. 250-763-3654
1000 sq. ft. Office Trailer fully serviced on fenced 1/2 acre. Zoned Heavy Industrial Including Auto Wrecking. $2500 + triple net. Central Westside Location 250-769-7424 1200 sqft. $7.75/sq ft. C5 zoning. Central 2706 45th Ave. Lots of parking. 250-542-4443 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 HWY 97 North, 1500-3300sq’ of ind. space & compound+ 1acre of industrial fenced yard. 250-765-3295, 250-860-5239 HWY Front avail at 1698 Ross Rd Ship/rec doors, prking C1 6500sq. ft. @ $12.00 per sq. ft. 250-769-6614 PRIME Location! Reasonable rates. 3100sqft unit #3-690 McCurdy Rd. Kelowna Warehouse shop office for lease. Rick 250-770-0903.
Duplex / 4 Plex 2 bdrm close to ammeties NS 5 appls. On the Westside. Ref’s & DD. (250)769-6515 3BD 2 bath, 5 appls. Close to ammen. $1350 + 65% utils. Pets neg. July 1st, 765-3588 .
Misc for Rent 2Bdrm Suite. July 1 West Kelowna incl. stove fridge & coin laundry avail. NS. NP. Quiet tenants, Bus route. Must have ref’s. Rent incl. utils. No cable. $625/mo 250-769-4444 10am-3pm. Leave a message. CITY LIVING in a Westcoast setting! Beautiful rentals available now in Wesbrook Village at UBC. Studios, 2-bedrooms and Townhouses. Call 604-228-2025 today, or e-mail DiscoverWesbrook@ ubcproperties.com. www.DiscoverWesbrook.ca/bcy
Mobile Homes & Pads 2 BDRM updated mobile home. Close to Kelowna WalMart. 5 appl., large yard, pets upon approval. $975. Call 250300-1079 evenings
Homes for Rent 1BD Carriage House downtown, FS, WD, carport, yard area, $850+utils, NP. July 1st. 250-878-5737 1BD in Ellison,WD,FS, $750+utils & DD. Suits one person. 250-765-5208 2BD. Cottage in Country setting w/scenic view, just 5min. fr. Orchard Park., quiet, clean, pet neg., pref. working cpl, ns, $995.+util. 250-762-6627 2BDRM Carriage house. Great location. Wilson Ave. Close to amenities & bus. W/d, fridge, stove, free park. Avail immed.$1100/mo, incl. power. Call Gilles 250-470-0000 2bdrm Kiliney Beach, Fintry area, bth. huge lot, July 15. $1050. Refs. 604-596-5645. 3BD, 1bth, kit, dnngrm, util rm, 16x44 patio, view prop 7min to Rutland shopping centre, schl, bus, spring water on scenic 22 acres, 5749 Goudie Rd. WD, FS. $1200. 250-765-1646 Available Aug 1 - 2011 3 bed / 2 bath bungalow, 2 car garage, central air, 5 appl, Lower Mission area 1/2 blk from Rotary Beach, n/s, no pets, $1350/mo plus utilities, call 250-764-7476
AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Lower Mission, 2800sqft 3 bdrm. $30,000 in new renos. Large bonus room. Hardwood floors. 1 block from beach, backs onto park, 1 block from Mission Creek Greenway, 1 block to H2O Center. $2200/mo. Call 250764-6135 AVAIL August 1. Furnished 3 bdrm, 3 bath. Hardwood flrs, A/C, garage parking, private end of cul-de-sac. $1200. 250769-5087 BLACK MTN. New 1bd sep. ent/drive, NP, NS, $750. utils incl., 3bd house+den, $1500 +utils. NS, NP. 250-765-5020 LAKEVIEW, Mission, quiet cul-de-sac. 2bd, 2.5bath, finished rec room/office & gas fireplace. Nr beach & dog prk. Maple kitchen and floors, dogs neg, ref’s, NS. 1 yr lease, $1500/mo. Aug/Sept, 7620317.
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Office/Retail HWY 97 North, 1800sq’ of retail, 1500-3300sq’ of indust. & compound. Rutland area. 2000sq’ Retail. 250-765-3295 or 250-860-5239
Rooms for Rent A+ Capri area furn’d cable, w/d, w.internet, quiet, monthly, avail immed. 250-862-9223 DT.Quiet,furnished rms/suites. Mins to Safeway, bus, amens. WL net. WD. Non-drinker. From $475. 250-861-5757
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RUTLAND, 2bd. 1ba, fam rm kitch. parking, cls. to amens., $850.utils incl’d Avail. July 15 250-765-6031, 250-8646031 RUTLAND- 2bdrm gr level, priv entry, 5appls,FP, heat, nr bus route. NS. NP, ND, ideal for wrkng cple/student, Avail immed. $1000 250-762-6519
Suites, Upper 1BD, $800 includes utils & appliances. Avail now, Contact 765-9167 or 317-4843. CAPRI area, main floor, 2bd, np, $1200 includes. utilities., ref’s req’d. 1300 Belaire Ave. Call 250-718-9393 EXECUTIVE Suite, 2bd duplex, close to hospital. NS, NP. Call 778-478-6991
Townhouses 2BDRM townhouse. Great location. Laurel Rd. Close to amenities and bus. Fridge, stove, w/d, balcony, big yard, free park. $950/mo. No pets. Call Gilles 250-470-0000
Want to Rent IDEAL TENANT Retired prof.woman, quiet, ns, nd, excell. refer’s. 2bdrm bright, quiet walkout suite. August 1. Max rent $900. 250-763-6265.
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ROOM/Board for seniors w/ some care. Priv rm w/cble & own phone. 3 cooked meals, snacks, lndry, housekeeping. $1250/mo. CPR & 1st Aid Cert. Annie, 250-317-3341
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2BD Apt. F Pref. Quiet male OK. Good Location, smoke out, ND. $475+DD, 859-8649. CENTRAL. 5min to Anywhere! Clean quiet great view $550. incl. utils, cable, net. Immed. 250-469-1238, 778-478-2288 LARGE ROOM - NS-ND-NP $550 + DD incl util, prefer mature working person 250-765-5744
MATURE roommate to share upper townhouse. 2 bdrm, quiet area, mins walk to Parkinson, shop., bus. $475 + half DD + half utils, cable incl. 3 refs. Call Anne 778-478-7278 CLEAN Roommate. NS, ND, NP. AC. From $450/mth. 250860-8106, 250-718-5837
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Suites, Lower 1300sq’ 2bd, 5appl, jetted tub, pool, utils, Lakeview Heights. NS, pets negot. Ref’s req’d. $1100. 250-769-7107 1BD 4App Patio Dog OK $775 incl util. 2Bd 800sf 4App Deck. Pet OK $895. 250-860-1961 www.cdnhomefinders.ca 1BD. Bright. Spacious level entry, in Winfield, prking for 2. FS, WD hookup. NG FP, blinds, area rugs, priv deck/ yard. $800+ Shrd util cost incl satellite tv.& water. Call 250766-3292 1bdrm above grnd, spacious, bright, priv ent, sep patio, sep WD, gas FP, NS, NP. $800 incl utils. 250-762-9726 1 BDRM bsmt. Rutland, near bus, shopping. NS, NP. Includes utils. $675/mo. Avail July 1. 250-491-2176 1BD suite, N. Rutland, near bus, suitable for quiet single person. FS, WD. NS, NP. $700 incl utils. 250-765-5854 1BD w/den & sunroom, 1200sq’, West Kelowna, priv ent, patio, parking, beautiful lake view, AC, WD, $1050+DD incl utils. 250-707-1006 2BD legal suite Rutland. Nr. bus & shopping. 4appl, ns, np. $950 + utils. Avail July 1st. Call 250-863-1155 2BD, New, Bright nr Hosp. ns/np, laundry. Mature & resp. adults w/ref. $895/mo. Avail July 1. Call 250-801-9900. 3BD grnd flr. Lrg, newly reno’d. Great lake view, huge backyard in Lakeview Heights newly reno’d. All appl’s incl., $1100. Call 250-769-9038,or Davis 250-869-8823 BASEMENT suite. Fully furnished. NS, NP. $700/month. 250-862-7448 OK Lake view Winfield 3bdrm bottom half house. 4 appl, lrg yard. $700 + 1/2 utils. 250765-6542 WB. 2 rm w/o 1200sq’, wl int, sat, priv patio, WD, own ent. $800+utils. NS. 250-768-0671
Cars - Domestic 1994 Mercury Villager, good shape, $1000 obo. Sell as is 250-469-4103,1885 Barlee Rd 2000 Chevy Tracker. 141,000 KM, 5 spd, AWD, New soft top... $5000 obo. Call Ron 250-878-7405 2005 Chev Cavalier, 180km, 2dr auto, a/c, looks & runs exc.,$3300.obo.250-307-0002. 2008 Toyota Corolla One owner. 130,000 kms Front Wheel Dr. 4 cyl (250)491-2040
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1991 VolksWagen Golf Cabriolet convertible, all original, many new parts, new tires, extra set of tires comes with. Documentation for repairs & services. Must see. $3,750. (250)549-3013 1997 Convertable Mustang GT, lowered, custom, lots of extras. $5000 obo. Must sell!
2000 CLK 430 Mercedes convertible, most options, exc. cond. $9,500. 250-549-9011 2001 Dodge Ram 4x4 XT-cab. $2700. 1995 Neon, $875. 2002 VW Jetta, $4700. 2007 T Corolla, $8500. All in good condition. OBO. 250-549-1703
Commercial Vehicles 1997 Ford Cargo 5ton. 8.3L Cummins, 24ft box $7500 OBO. Call 250-212-4220.
Motorcycles 2001 Yamaha Roadstar 1600, al custom, 250 rear tire, S & S carb, all billet chrome, raked, custom paint, Dakota digital speedo/tach, too much to list, $12,900, 250-490-6046 2008 Harley Davidson Softail Custom 96cu.in. Mint condition low kms. Saddle bag, rear bag & Screaming Eagle exhaust incl. $15,500. 250-308-7222 $AVE. 2011 Electric Scooters $895 - $1295 Clearance kids 125 ATV’s & Dune Buggies, $995-$1495 www.KDMSports.com 1-866-203-0906/250-863-1123 SUZUKI Burgman 2006, white, like new, 14,000 kms, dealer serviced, senior’s bike, no marks, back rest, $6500 obo. Ron 250-769-5162.
Recreational/Sale 1993 28.5’ Terry Resort 5th wheel, 1 slide, Cathedral ceilings, ex cond. $6500. 250542-7225. 1994 29’ Corsair 5th wheel, 1-slide, F/S microwave, A/C, shower, 2 propane tanks, $8,500 obo. 250-306-1434 1997 Embassy Triple E, 29 ft + A overdrive. All new tires, backup camera, 4000 generator, 83,000 km, walk around qn. size bed. $20,000 obo. Call 250-869-1863 1997 Maverick, 30’ motorhome, 83,000 kms, sleeps 7, awning, air, generator, new batteries, $27,000. obo.250260-1941, 250-308-9523. 2001 5th Wheel 29.5’, Excellent condition. Asking $15,500. (250)546-6840 2006 Artic Fox 5th wheel, 27.5ft. 4 season coach, 2slides, power antenna, satellite ready, 4 new wheels & 10 ply tires, 3 waste tanks. $26,500. (250)549-7014 2006 Wilderness Travel Trailer. Rear kitchen & entrance. Small slide. Sep bdrm. Walk around bed w/storage. Sleeps 6. Exc. cond. Selling due to health. $16,500. 250-503-1602 202 5th Wheel, Komfort 26.5, loaded, huge slide, new tires, new battery, microwave, A/C, tub & shower & big solar panel attached. Good Shape! Asking $14,000. Call 250-878-3072.
Scrap Car Removal $100 cash Paid for unwanted vehicles. Call Paul Haul (250)808-9593 1AA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Min $60 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 250-899-0460 SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equipment. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288
Sport Utility Vehicle 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser. If you like Land Cruisers, this one is a beauty and very reliable. Body in great condition, all wheel drive all the time, power windows and locks, seats seven. Asking $11,500. Call 250-491-8407 or e-mail kparnell@shaw.ca. 1997 TJ Jeep, suspension lift, hard top, soft top and extras $6500.obo. 250-503-1821 1997 TJ Jeep, suspension lift, hard top, soft top and extras $6500.obo. 250-503-1821 2004 Ford Expedition, Eddie Bauer model, all options, 2 sets of tires, new brakes, $14,750. obo 250-260-0313
Trucks & Vans 1993 Ford Arrowstar, AWD, new brakes, new trans, Exc. cond. $2000. (250)307-0002 1994 Ford F150 4x4, auto, dual tanks, power windows, AC, tow pkg, maint records avail. Excellent cond., $4000 obo. 250-712-1629
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: Estate of Kenneth Allan Thompson also known as Ken Thompson formerly of #402 - 3533 Carrington Road West Kelowna BC. Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Kenneth Allan Thompson also known as Ken Thompson , are hereby notiďŹ ed under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor, Diane Thompson at P.O. Box 198 Port Hardy, BC. V0N 2P0. on or before July 31, 2011 after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received. Diane Thompson 250-949-6595
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Jorja is a wonderful, well behaved feline. She would do well in a home with someone who is looking for a laid back companion. She loves treats and affection, and will bump your hand for more scratches. Jorja gets along well with other cats and has a ‘no problem’ attitude about life. If you would like to meet her, come down to the shelter and ask for an introduction.
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Cabella is a gorgeous hound mix. She needs an experienced owner that understands high energy because she is easily excited. Cabella will be fine around submissive or much larger dogs, she is NOT compatible with cats. Her obedience has come a long way, she will now walk on leash perfectly, when off leash she will stay close and look to her guardian for quidance. Her new owners must provide her with lots of exercise and outings, and work with her anxiety when left alone. If you have the ideal environment for Cabella, please come down and meet her. She deserves a second chance and a ‘forever home’.
Henry is easygoing and people friendly. This breed of dog is happy to be couch-potatoes, require patient handling and lots of encouragement. Their incredible sense of smell causes them to be easily distracted. They will be fun loving and very active up until about 10 years of age. Henry will need a new home with a securely fenced yard, owners who don’t care about his drooling & neighbors who don’t mind listening to his traditional howl.
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Sammi is a beautiful Lynx Point Siamese X. She is a real sweetheart, loves to rub around your legs til’ you pick her up, then she buries her face in your neck. She would suit a home where she could be a princess in her castle as she is an absolute diva! Sammi gets along with other cats and would love to be your best friend. If you would like to meet her, come down to the shelter and spend some time with her.
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If it’s hot, your pet may be in trouble! The temperature in a parked car, even in the shade with the windows partly open, can rapidly reach a level that will seriously harm or even kill your pet. On summer days the air and upholstery in your vehicle can heat up to high temperatures that make it impossible for pets to cool themselves. Your dog will be more comfortable if left at home. If you see a dog in a car on a hot day that you believe may be in trouble, call your local SPCA, animal shelter, or police immediately.
Higgins is a very distinguished cat who loves to patrol the room and meet all her ‘friends’, as she is good with other cats. She loves affection and closes her eyes when she gets a good scratch. Higgins would suit a low key home as sometimes commotion will startle her. If you would like to meet our beautiful manx, come down for a meet and greet. Owner surrender
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TIGG
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Rocky is now ready to find his ‘forever home’. He is quite the escape artist, he can climb out of any height fence and open doors with latches. He will need to go to a home where there is no risk of him getting away and possibly being hit by a car. Rocky loves to go for walks, is very gentle on leash, has very good obedience and will come when called. He loves going for rides and plays great with other dogs. He is very sweet and would love a home with children or active people. Came in as a stray
ADULT GERMAN KOOLIE X MALE
Some information on Tigg’s breed. They are intelligent and need guidance in their training. A steady and supportive approach make the Koolie able to adapt in diverse situations when given time. They are known to be patient, temperate, dedicated and have a strong sense of willingness and devotion. Koolies are not naturally aggressive but can demonstrate dominance. He has proven to live well with cats and dogs. If you have the time, patience and desire to make Tigg a part of your life, please come down and meet him.
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We don’t have much info on Frisbee’s history, but we have found her to be a precocious little girl who will literally ‘talk’ you into cuddles every chance she gets. She is a very pretty tabby, and would do well in a relatively active home with lots of people to lavish affection on her. She is good with other cats and if you feel she would make a welcome addition to your family, please come down and meet her. Came in as a stray
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CUISINE from Jude’s kitchen summer wine For the past decade the Okanagan’s wine festival in summer was only for those interested in going to Silver Star Mountain Resort. This year, we can all participate in events up and down the valley over a 10-day period, beginning July 8. The emphasis will be on outdoor events, from wine and cheese beach parties to barbecues and tastings under umbrellas—in all sorts of different places. It’s a grand opportunity to invite friends and family to come and visit and you can enjoy the Okanagan’s beauty and taste some wines with them while they’re here. In fact, you might suggest a wine pairing dinner out while they’re here and get a break from the kitchen yourself. It’s also a good chance to taste some wines and talk to the winemakers about what might go well with the dinner you’re planning to cook that night, or the next one, so you get the perfect pairing. Almost all wineries will have their tasting rooms open to the public, and some offer nibblies or even meals along with that. Some of the best restaurants in the valley are at wineries. For festival event details, pick up a brochure at tourism centres or wherever wine is sold, or go to the website at: www.thewinefestivals.com While you’re out and about, plan to take your visitors to the Okanagan Lavender & Herb Farm, where Andrea McFadden and her staff have a variety of events planned for the whole family during Lavender Discovery Days, Saturday, July 9, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., from aromatherapy to kids scavenger hunts; organic lawn and garden tending to making lavender wreaths or wands and bouquets. There’s always excellent eats and treats to drink as well. For details, go to the website at: www.okanaganlavender.com And, congratulations to Chef Willi Franz at the Grapevine Restaurant at Gray Monk Estate Winery on bringing home to the Okanagan the first Canadian Chef of the Year title in 46 years. This is an honour bestowed by his fellow chefs in the Canadian Culinary Federation for his outstanding contribution to the culinary arts. Well done!
Vegetable Rice Pilaf Serve this mild pilaf under the lentil curry or with any other curry or meat dish. You can put a variety of vegetables in this, and you could substitute brown rice for the basmati, but then it must be cooked for 40 minutes rather than 20 or so. 1 c. (250 ml) basmati rice 1 onion 1 tbsp. (15 ml) ginger 1 garlic clove 6 mushrooms 1 small zucchini 1/3 sweet red pepper 1 tsp. (5 ml) garam masala 1 tsp. (5 ml) ground cumin 1/2 tsp/ (2 ml) salt 2 c. (500 ml) water Rinse the rice well, then soak it for a half
hour in cold water. Meanwhile, chop the onion and mince the ginger and garlic. Slice the mushrooms, cube the zucchini and dice the pepper. Heat a drizzle of oil in a pot with a tightfitting lid over medium heat. Add the onions and ginger and stir occasionally until they are softened, adding the spices and stirring them into the onions to cook a bit. Add the garlic and mushrooms and cook for a few minutes, then add the zucchini and well-drained rice and stir for a minute. Pour in the water and bring to bubbling, then cover and cook on the lowest heat for about 20 minutes or so without lifting the lid. Remove from the heat and add the pepper bits. Let it sit for five minutes or so before fluffing it up and combining the veggies, then serving. You may garnish with fresh cilantro. Serves 4.
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Lentil/Legume Curry Known as dals in India, dried peas and beans, often split, are a popular part of the cuisine, and make a nutritious substitute for meat in a vegetarian diet. They’re very versatile and vary from black-eyed peas and chick peas to lentils, moong dal, toor dal or urad dal. They take time to soak and cook but the results are delicious. Spicy foods pair well with many of the fruit forward wines that are typical of the Okanagan, including gewurtztraminer, a fruity viognier or a riesling with lots of bright acidity. 1 c. (250 ml) dried, split lentils 1/4 c. (60 ml) dried black-eyed peas 1 onion 2 tbsp. (30 ml) ginger drizzle of oil 3 cloves garlic 1 tsp. (5 ml) garam masala 1/2 tsp. (3 ml) cumin 1/2 tsp. (3 ml) coriander 1/2 tsp. (2 ml)cayenne 1/2 tsp. (2 ml) salt 1/4 tsp. (1 ml) turmeric 1 celery stalk
3 carrots 1 tomato 3 c. spinach leaves fresh cilantro, to garnish Rinse the lentils in several changes of water, discarding any debris. Soak the dried legumes in about three cups of cold water for three hours, then drain and simmer them with about three cups of water for a half hour, or until they soften. Chop onion, mince ginger and garlic and add the onion and ginger to a drizzle of oil, over medium-high heat in a large frypan. Stir until softened, then add the garlic and spices and stir. Meanwhile, slice celery and carrots, and add to the onion and spice mixture, stirring well. Then chop tomato and add, along with the cooked, drained legumes. Bring to bubbling, then reduce the heat and simmer for a further 15 to 30 minutes, uncovered, adding a bit of water if necessary, until it reaches the consistency you like. Chop the spinach and add into the lentils at the last minute, or serve it underneath. Serves 4-6.
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
*fresh ingredients top frozen or canned *organic products are my first choice *wherever possible, I use whole grains, not processed *include a variety of them, when possible *wherever possible, I use fresh herbs *fewer quantities of dried herbs are needed than fresh
*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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