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Helping youth at risk learn to work Critical thinking course helps youths learn to reprogram the way they think about the world
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HAYLEY MCCONNELL, a participant in the Employment Esteem program, now works at the Bike Shop Cafe and Catering Company on Ellis Street in Kelowna. Mike Simmons STAFF REPORTER
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inding jobs for youth at risk is difficult even in a good economy, but while the job market is still in the recovery stages the pickings are slim. Anna Lewis of the federally funded Employment Esteem program works with youth at risk to find job placements. Lewis said her clients are youth who face multiple barriers in finding work, keeping jobs and supporting themselves. When the economy is good, youth can still struggle because of the amount of competition for available jobs. “Right now, it’s been hard to find placements,” she said. The Esteem program covers pay for youth for up to 160 hours of work, but Lewis said that even with a range of incentives, the program is still having problems finding work placements. Employers who have made layoffs or cut back hours for existing staff find having a new employee come in to work, even on a part-time basis, can create tension. Lewis added that other employers just don’t have the labour that needs to be done.
The program also faces the reputation of youth at risk, with employers who may believe the youth are criminals, dangerous or going to steal from their business. Lewis said the program hopes to enlighten companies. Delivering that enlightenment does not come without cost. The program is funded by the federal government on a yearly basis. Lewis noted that succeeding in employing more atrisk youth and changing employers’ attitudes needs to happen for the program to stay alive. “If we don’t have successes, then our funding will be cut.” Lewis pointed out the Esteem program is the only one of its kind that works with youth at risk. The program itself involves a five-week course in critical thinking, followed by a work placement component. Working with philosophy professor Dr. Ian Howard, youth going through the program learn to reprogram the way they think about the world. “It’s the thinking that needs to change,” he said. The critical thinking course addresses topics from intellectual maturity to communication. It encourages youth to examine the reasons for their
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thoughts, to interpret and organize information and to understand other points of view. It also examines characteristics and behaviours that employers expect from them, from fundamental skills to teamwork. Lewis said the youth have been pleasure-seekers in the past, looking for short-term happiness at the price of long-term gain. Some have grown up through foster homes, or had to fend for themselves through a variety of circumstances. The age of youth in the program ranges from 16 to 22 years old. Lewis said the participants want to be independent, have a job and support themselves. She also noted that employers approached have said they are often flooded with applications for any open jobs, adding that many people who apply are overqualified. To try to get ahead, the program offers employers many incentives. Lewis pointed out the Esteem program pays all wages for the youth while they work. The program also foots the cost for work uniforms and tools, along with any employee costs such as WCB. She serves as a go-to person for the employer during the entire period,
and the employer has no obligation to keep the youth on after their term has expired. The program only asks that the employer notify the youth they will not be kept on at the beginning of their term to prevent expectations. Lewis said the only paperwork required from the employer is a performance review in which they rate the youth on a scale in separate areas. Lewis noted that people become cautious when they hear “working with youth at risk.” Despite this, she has found the response from employers depends on the person. The work experience acts as an impetus for further development for the youth involved. Lewis has found that once in the workplace, youth often discover they could use the skills from a Grade 12 education. Program manager Paul Purtell said the original intent of the program was to work with youth who had dropped out of the regular school system. The Storefront School was one of the only alternatives for youth outside the regular school system, but was more dedicated to helping people complete their Grade 12 education before moving into the workplace. Purtell said the critical thinking course was developed to be user-
friendly and give youth the ability to interpret information. He said critical thinking could make it easier for youth to identify what they need to compete in the workplace. During Purtell’s experience in social work, he saw a consistent pattern emerging. Courses dispensed knowledge about the employment market, drug issues, relationships, controlling impulses and many other topics. He said social workers would give handouts, and youth would say: ‘Oh, I didn’t know that,’ but little would actually change. He noted the common thread was that all of the system’s clients arrived with only a basic ability to reason. Without that foundation, someone could not be expected to self-regulate their behaviour. Purtell pointed out that when someone does not have the skill sets to take things apart and look at the reason behind what they think, they are reduced to emotional reactions. He said youth learn to argue in the course by putting their beliefs up on a board and have them taken apart by a doctor of philosophy. He noted the examination of the reasoning behind See Esteem A4
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“The argument is, half a person’s life is work, and is needed to facilitate the other half.” Purtell noted that employment is a buyer’s market and becoming increasingly competitive. “Now you need a driver’s licence and one year’s experience. Employers say it’s a screening process to indicate intellectual maturity.” He added that in such an environment, the youth going through the Esteem program don’t stand much of a chance. He noted the program is now appealing to employers to take on youth for even
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10 to 20 hours per week so they can build a skillset. He pointed out that current employees learn to teach, and the youth gets the pride and accomplishment of working, along with a real, marketable reputation on their resumé. Purtell pointed out there are risk factors for the youth, ranging from drug issues to problems with the courts or homelessness. He noted that program staff tell employers they are fully justified in asking the same questions they would ask in any job interview. While the response from employers has been mixed, Purtell noted 60 per cent of employers have been positive about the program. He said many have commented that the youths’ attitude seems better than some regular part-time staff. However, Purtell added that some of the youth are simply not ready for the workplace, and find out they’re not once in the situation. “For us, that is a success,” said Purtell. The experience delivers specific evidence on what a youth needs to improve upon. “You understand what you need to self-regulate.” Purtell noted that many of the youth do not have any idea what getting up each day and going to work would be like.
••• Caitlynne McLean is in her third week of the critical thinking course. She had heard good things about the program from friends, and wanted to try it. One of the draws for McLean was that the course offered four credits toward graduation. She currently attends the Storefront School at a Grade 8 level and said, “I really want to go back,” to high school. But she said she needs the motivation and the chance to get herself into a routine. McLean noted the critical thinking portion of the program has been helpful, for instance when a friend was hospitalized due to liver damage from drinking, McLean recognized the connection between her friend’s actions and the result, but added the connection was not realized by others. Shannisse St.-Pierre is also three weeks into the critical thinking portion of the program. St.Pierre had applied for welfare but was too young to receive it and felt there are too many hoops to jump through to receive youth assistance. She saw the Esteem program as a way to find work. St.-Pierre has her sights set on working at a used bookstore downtown. She said she
enjoyed the interactivity of the critical thinking course, where the students were able to participate instead of simply hearing a lecture. St.-Pierre said she was already a critical thinker before entering the course, which helped, but which she found easy. She pointed out this is not the case for many of the youths in the program. Many don’t know how to think about things, or can’t think of proper decisions. “Being here denotes not making the proper decisions,” she said. Patrick Morris has already made his way through the Esteem program, and said the course was of benefit. “It was good, really in-depth.” Morris is enjoying his work at Choices Market, where he stocks produce, cleans up, tags items and does other odd jobs. Store manager Patrick Clancy said he had dealt with a similar program while working on the coast. The schoolbased program placed two students at Clancy’s store. “I actually had a really great experience in the two students I had,” said Clancy. He hired them on at the end of their initial placement, and did the same for Morris. Clancy pointed out
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Clancy said that Morris is great at certain tasks and the store keeps him doing what he likes to do. “He’s done a great job. Everybody’s enamored by him, he loves to work here.” Winners store manager Joan Mackenzie said the program calls when they have someone suitable to be placed there. She noted the youth will sometimes work alone, or be accompanied. “We bring the person aboard, and welcome them like they’re a teammate,” said Mackenzie, noting that three or more
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youth from the program have been placed at Winners during the five years she has worked there. The store participated in the program initially as a way of helping the community. The type of work the youth will do is discussed with their guidance counsellor or worker. Mackenzie noted that youth normally work in the warehouse, which fits with the limited time frame of the placement. “We’re very privileged that they pick us,” said Mackenzie, noting the Esteem program often recommends that youth fill out an application at the store after completing the course. East Side Mario’s general manager Emma Williams said the restaurant has employed youth as prep cooks—cutting vegetables and being part of food preparation. “Occasionally, we have moved them up on the line.” Williams said she thought the program was great in trying to incorporate kids, giving them a chance and a bit of insight on what the working world is like. She pointed out East Side Mario’s is involved in the community through hockey tournaments and other means, but the program allows the restaurant to be a different part of the community. “Just to give them a chance, and have them be part of something. I just think it’s a great program overall. A lot of the kids that go in there are good,” said Williams. “Sometimes they need a bit of direction.” For more information on the Employment Esteem program, Anna Lewis and Paul Purtell can be contacted at 250762-2123. msimmons @kelownacapnews.com
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▼ SNOWPACK LEVELS
Flooding worry is drying up Judie Steeves STAFF REPORTER
There shouldn’t be any flooding around the Okanagan this spring. Already all the low and mid-elevation snow has melted, and in some parts of the basin there’s only half the normal amount of snow for this point in spring. Environment Minister Barry Penner warns that below-normal snowpack conditions in the Interior mean there is the potential for water-supply challenges this summer, including low lake and stream levels. However, with the current unstable weather, cold temperatures, snow flurries and rain showers, there is slim hope that there will be improvements in the snow depth at higher elevations in at least some parts of the Okanagan basin.
Allan Chapman, head of the River Forecast Centre for B.C.’s environment ministry, says it’s possible if there is normal precipitation in May and June that things could improve, but he said last year both months were extremely dry. In the southern part of the Okanagan, the snowpack levels are better than in the north due to a couple of storm fronts that went through and dumped snow in January, but they didn’t make it further up the valley. That leaves the snow course in the McCulloch Lake area at 54 per cent of normal, with only 28 centimetres of snow, and the lake level extremely low, below 23 per cent of its capacity. It is the reservoir for residents in the South East Kelowna Irrigation District. Snow depth in the Postill Lake area is 70 per
cent of normal, while it’s 71 per cent of normal in the Oyama Lake area. In the Mission Creek watershed, which delivers the largest single inflow to Okanagan Lake, it’s 87 per cent of normal and at Silver Star, it’s 89 per cent. Across the lake, the Esperon Creek measurements are 69 per cent and 65 per cent of normal, while Whiterocks Mountain is at 84 per cent of normal. Above Peachland, the Brenda Mine snowcourses are at 74 and 77 per cent of normal. However, Chapman notes that comparing the measurements to previous years is a little misleading because so much of the lower elevation snow has already melted that there won’t be much freshet volume. Some of the remaining runoff is also likely go
directly into the ground rather than draining into creeks and Okanagan Lake. It’s not expected that much more snow will accumulate and snowmelt will likely get underway in the coming week or so he said. A storm front that went through the area last week left some snow behind, but the forecast is for warmer and drier weather in the next week. The long-term forecast is for a spring that’s warmer and drier than normal. The level of Okanagan Lake is nearly a metre below full pool, and it will not fill this year say water officials. Inflows to Okanagan Lake are forecast to be only 61 per cent of normal between now and September. jsteeves@kelownacapnews.com
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Embracing the new reality Judie Steeves STAFF REPORTER
Kelowna city manager Ron Mattiussi is confident the city is well-positioned to deal with climate change, but he questions whether its residents are. “I believe we know what we need to do; the question is whether the
community does,” he told a group of forestry professionals during a panel discussion entitled “Climate’s changing, things are happening in our watershed—Are we ready for it?” For instance, he says the city is trying to wean its citizens off using so much water, but he’s not confident they’re going
to fully embrace the new xeriscaping standards. “We’re already getting pushback,” he said. “We’re doing drought management plans. The question is, is society ready to change? Change hurts. Being comfortable is easier,” he added. He gave the Okanagan Basin Water Board full marks for doing such great work, and said he is glad to now have scientific data available to show where the Okanagan basin is at in terms of water availability and the demand for it. Tolko’s woodlands manager, Murray Wilson said the company operates on 765,000 hectares in the Okanagan, of which 140,000 hectares are in 28 watersheds, involving
1,600 separate water licences. Last year’s Terrace Mountain forest fire impacted 10,000 ha in Tolko’s tree farm licence, he told delegates to the annual meeting of the Association of B.C. Forest Professionals. He said it was such a significant burn that pine trees simply disintegrated, and the soils left behind are so hydrophobic that even when it’s raining, you can kick up the duff layer with your foot. The moisture doesn’t soak in. That’s a real concern because of the potential for slides, particularly on some of the steep slopes that were burned, he said. While he says they can’t control the impacts on riparian areas, they
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creasing the drainage control on road systems, enlarging stream buffer zones and planting. More tree patches and single trees are left behind to help stabilize logged areas, he said, and in some areas spruce and balsam is being left behind. However, he predicted that water issues will increase as a result of climate change and the impacts of the massive infestation of pine beetles.
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Gail Givens signs the Field of Hope wall set up at the Delta Grand Hotel on Friday, the site for the Gala of Hope cancer fundraiser held on Saturday. Givens’ husband Brian Givens was a Kelowna city councillor who died from cancer last year. The intent behind the wall is to send a message of hope to those fighting cancer in our community. Besides the gala banquet, the cancer society will also benefit from the annual Relay for Life and from doorto-door canvassers during the month of April. BARRY GERDING/CAPITAL NEWS
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Car rally stalled for May long weekend Council to review public art program Jason Luciw
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“We ran short on time.” Targa Canada West spokeswoman Eva Hernandez gave that explanation Friday afternoon, regarding the cancellation of the fledgling company’s planned 2010 Bambina rally, which was scheduled for the May long weekend. Targa Canada West had hoped to use back
roads in Summerland, Glenrosa, Joe Rich and Big White to conduct the race. Targa Canada West said it had secured routes in Summerland. However, in March, company president Kelly Silverthorn was unable to win West Kelowna council’s support for the necessary road closures in Glenrosa. Residents expressed concerns to council about noise, crowds and restric-
tions on access in and out of the area on the busy May long weekend. Silverthorn said his back up plan was to add roads at Big White and in Joe Rich. Targa Canada West spokesperson Duane Bentley said the company ran out of time to meet Targa’s requirements for proving those communities’ level of support for the race. “The requirements to show evidence of com-
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munity support were very onerous and we ran into a lack of evidence for Big White support to satisfy the B.C. Ministry of Transportation.” Even though only a small fraction of those seasonal residents would be up at Big White during the May 24 race, the requirement was to knock on every door to gauge their support, explained Bentley. “We knocked on 60 per cent of the doors on the physical route in Joe Rich. We did come away with four out of five who were either ambivalent or in support and one in five were against or opposed either mildly or strongly,” Bentley said. “In a sense, we felt fairly good about that, but it was perhaps a little too late to tackle the same for the thousands of people up at Big White, so we had to concede that it was a bigger animal than we thought.” The Central Okanagan race was to serve as a
“test case” and a launching point for future races in the B.C. Interior, said Bentley. By the time the race was cancelled, Targa Canada West had 22 teams signed up for the May 24 event and another two dozen were poised to sign up. Entry fees have been returned to all competitors, he mentioned. Some of the competitors, whose cars met the requirements for the Knox Mountain Hill Climb in Kelowna on the May long weekend, were encouraged to join that event, he mentioned. As for future plans to organize a Targa race in the Southern Interior next year, Bentley said that remains up in the air. “At the moment everything’s on hold and trying to regroup. Any announcements would be through our website (targacanadawest.com) and newsletter.”
Jennifer Smith STAFF REPORTER
Vandals may have rocked the orchard fruits outside the Rotary Centre for the Arts, but Kelowna’s public art program is otherwise in good shape. Monday morning, city councillors will get a wrap up on the public art committee’s comings and goings in 2009, including some new information on the impending H2O Centre’s installation. The new pool is scheduled to get a $100,000 piece this year, but the committee has heard the complaint that more public input is needed in the selection process. Despite having completed two rounds of selection, the committee will reportedly be before council next month to announce how the public can be more involved. The report also notes some of the options currently being reviewed for this year’s community art projects. One is for the new Canadian Mental Health Association building on Boyce Crescent and another is a “body mapping” project on the impact of living with HIV. A third proposal from the Cool Arts Society is said to be a “series of temporary artworks to honour environmental awareness.” Information on the new up and coming projects will reportedly come forward next month. jsmith@kelownacapnews.com
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The time of day didn’t seem to matter to the man facing criminal charges for blasting his music for his Toovey Heights neighbours to hear. According to the information to obtain (ITO) the search warrant in the case, officers were called in the middle of the afternoon, the middle of the night and first thing in the morning as neighbours complained about the loud music emitting from 712 Lone Pine Dr. In all, police dealt with noise complaints eight times in a two week period ending last Sunday—the day police seized the 38-year-old’s stereo equipment and put the man on notice that police planned to charge him with mischief. The document that gave them grounds to seize the equipment details the complaints the neighbours lodged about the music. On March 21, officers were called at 5:23 a.m. and gave the tenant a
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Local man in trouble again for possessing bear spray Cheryl Wierda STAFF REPORTER
A Kelowna man on
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spray—-and getting shot in the process—has been arrested again with bear spray, police say.
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Police said Friday that officers encountered Mark Aaron Pauls, 25, when they stopped a vehicle driven by him on Mills Road on April 1. Police allege they found a can of bear spray and a long bladed knife inside the vehicle. Also found was over 14 grams of methamphetamine and a tiny amount of crack cocaine. Const. Steve Holmes noted that Pauls is currently on probation after being
convicted of possession of a weapon and carrying a concealed weapon. That conviction came in December, and included a sentence of two months of jail time in addition to what he already served, and a 12-month probationary period. The conviction stems from a Feb. 13, 2009, incident in which a plain clothes police officer approached Pauls, who was wanted for parole violations, in Rutland.
The officer was sprayed with what was believed to be bear spray and a struggle, where shots were fired, ensued. Pauls was shot in both legs, police reported at the time. Since then, the officer, Const. Kent Hall, was charged with careless use of a firearm. His case was in court this past week, and is scheduled to return to the Kelowna Law Courts on May 10.
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Pauls, meanwhile, faces half a dozen new charges following his arrest this month. He remains in custody and is scheduled to be in court on Tuesday on charges of failure to comply with a probation order, possession of a controlled substance, possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession of stolen property and two counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
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in those days. In fact, smiles were displayed on the menu board - right under apple pie. In my itchy polyester pinstriped navy blue uniform and an embarrassing visor I despised, I was miserable. But since smiles were on the menu and listed for free, I gured smiling was part of my duty, whether I wanted to do it or not. Unintentionally, it became second nature and I started to notice a difference in the way people interacted with me. I noticed a difference in myself as well. The shy, insecure me who looked at life like the cup was half empty started to grow into a happier, more outgoing me
that could see it as half full. I could feel myself becoming less guarded and reverting back to the way I was before puberty stole my personality. Smiling served me well in that job. It also served me well in my next job where I wasn’t even visible to my customers. In my new position selling advertising over the phone, I sat for hours on end in a tiny, drab cubicle.
I was advised to put a mirror up at my desk and consciously smile into it when talking to clients. I thought that was dumb and I felt foolish doing it when I rst tried. But the difference in my voice and demeanor when I was smiling compared to when I wasn’t was remarkable. It not only reected well in my performance, but also in my mood. I displayed a knack for sales and relationship-building early on. And just like with that mirror, when I smiled at life, I had better interactions with almost everyone I encountered. My dad used to say that the shortest distance between two people was the simplicity of a smile. His theory proved to be true the rst time I met the producer and star of “Out there with Lisa Redl”, at a crowded ladies’ function last winter. I didn’t know who Lisa Redl was, but before she even said hello, I liked her. Greeting me with a warm, friendly smile, she immediately seemed positive and upbeat. What if she hadn’t? What
if she had acted like the sullen teenager I once was? Or what if I had? I’m guessing that our interest in getting to know each other would have diminished, and a discussion about working together would never have occurred. But that conversation did happen, and as a result, I found myself behind the counter of a fast food restaurant once again for an “Out there with Lisa Redl” segment. Conducting a goofy test to see how people would react to us if her disposition seemed grumpier than mine, we served up mama burgers and rootbeers to unsuspecting A&W customers. As predicted, fewer people were satised with her, based on facial expressions and attitude. Of course, that all changed when she broke character and released that great big smile of hers. At that point I didn’t stand a chance - unless I smiled too. To check us out for yourself, go to www.onabrighternote.ca, click on videoclips, and prepare to smile. Lori Welbourne is a syndicated columnist. You can contact her at www.onabrighternote.ca
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ay fever, also called allergic rhinitis, is an allergic response to indoor or outdoor airborne allergens, such as pollen, dust mites, or pet dander. For many people, hay fever gets worse at certain times of year, especially in the spring, summer or fall, although some people have hay fever year-round. Hay fever af-
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antibodies recognize it and signal the immune system to react, releasing chemicals (such as histamine) that lead to the irritating symptoms of hay fever. Hay fever can be triggered by seasonal or yearround allergens such as tree pollen, grass pollen, weed pollen, and spores from fungi and molds, which can be worse in
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New centre for students celebrated The new hub of student services and campus life on UBC’s Okanagan campus was officially opened Friday morning. University Centre, a $33-million, 7,300 sq. m. (79,000-sq.-ft.) building, was completed in time for the start of classes last fall and is home to a host of student- and universitydelivered services for students. Friday’s official opening ceremony included the formal dedication of the first floor as the J. Peter Meekison Student Centre. The J. Peter Meekison Student Centre is a place for students to meet, have a meal, study and access a wide range of services and amenities including UBC Students’ Union Okanagan offices, the UBCSUO used bookstore, a 100-seat cinema, The Well pub, a branch of Valley First Credit Union, many clubs and The Phoenix student newspaper. The UBC Students’ Union Okanagan’s contribution to the new facility included $3 million pre-
sented to the university in February. “From the establishment of British Columbia’s first university at Fairview in 1908 to the Great Trek to Point Grey in 1922 and from the call for an Okanagan campus early in this new millennium to the support of these facilities by the UBC Students’ Union Okanagan, students have powerfully supported and shaped the university we know today as UBC,” said UBC president Stephen Toope. In recognizing the university’s other major funding partners, Brad Bennett, chair of UBC’s board of governors, also thanked Jim Meekison for honouring his brother Peter in naming the student centre and Robert and Barbara Atkinson and Stephen and Kathy Bellringer, who joined with Jim Meekison in contributing $2 million to the facility. Peter Meekison was the public administrator appointed by the B.C. government to oversee the transition from the for-
Ellis Street closures Beginning Monday at 6 a.m., Ellis Street will be closed to north and southbound traffic from Harvey Avenue to Leon Avenue for the first phase of utility improvements along Ellis. Subsequent phases of construction will require additional closures along Ellis, extending to the lane north of Lawrence Avenue. Ellis Street is scheduled to reopen completely by the end of June.
mer Okanagan University College into two new institutions: Okanagan College and UBC Okanagan in 2005. Doug Owram, deputy vice-chancellor and principal of the Okanagan campus, noted that when the new UBC campus opened nearly five years ago, there were about 3,000 students—a population that has since grown dramatically. “Today, we have more than 6,200 students and over the next couple
of years we will grow to 7,500 students,” he said. “This building, with the services it accommodates, the spaces it provides for our students, is a crucial component of our overall campus master plan and is a vital part of our campus life.” University Centre was developed by UBC Properties Trust, with construction management by Sawchuk Developments Co. Ltd. and design by Stantec Architecture Inc.
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THE WASHBOARD PLAYERS can come young at Jolly Inn in Houma, Louisiana, one of the few remaining Cajun dancehalls in far southern Louisiana. Its owner, Werlien Prosperie, 74, opened 11 years ago to help keep his culture alive.
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You could come all this way to watch alligators eat raw chicken thrown from a tour boat and say you’ve had an authentic Cajun experience. But ask a good ‘ol Cajun how to find the real thing, and the answer isn’t quite so tidy. “Go up and down the bayou and see the shrimp boats,” said Werlien Prosperie, a lively, compact 74-year-old who owns Jolly Inn, the lone Cajun dance hall in an area once teeming with Cajun dance halls. “See how people make a living. We still live off the land here.” Traditionally, to be Cajun has meant being different: Different language, different food, even a wariness of “Americans”—the sometimes pejorative term for those outside their cultural borders.
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But the differences are shrinking. Prosperie’s born-on-a-houseboat-in-the-bayou upbringing is mostly gone. The last generation that grew up speaking French in the home is in its 50s and 60s. And the region’s gentle country sensibility—punctuated by dance hall joy and Mardi Gras celebration—has been diluted by the uniformity wrought by television and the Internet. The losses are part of the reason that Prosperie opened Jolly Inn 12 years ago. His woodwalled dance hall is no down and dirty Texas honky-tonk; it’s a clean, well-lit, family-friendly place to put on your best jeans and let a fiddleaccordion-washboard band propel you all night from the Cajun waltz to the Cajun shuffle. “The younger children knew nothing of this, and the middle-aged people weren’t enthusiastic,” Prosperie said. “It’s a beautiful culture, and I wanted to restore it.”
After an evening of bottled beer and rusty moves, I took Prosperie’s advice and sought out what I could of the old Cajun life. No offense to the relatively landlocked prairie Cajuns north of Lafayette, but it brought me more than anything else to water: kayaking with alligators in Lake Fausse Pointe State Park, sleeping on a houseboat in Henderson, eating seafood at least twice a day and, yes, taking swamp tours. There are the large swamp tours, such as Ron “Black” Guidry’s in the soupy waters west of Houma. For his 30-plus passengers, Guidry puts on a show: He talks French, guarantees a gator sighting (thank you, raw chicken) and strums Hank Williams’ “Jambalaya (On the Bayou)” on his battered acoustic guitar. “If someone wants the true Cajun experience, you have to go to the most out-of-theway places you can find,” Guidry said (it seems
there are about eight last names down here, and Guidry is one of them). “I used to play music in those places. Man, they’re all gone.” Then there is Norbert LeBlanc (another of those eight last names), who wears a bushy white beard and takes just seven people at a time into the cypress-thick swamps near Breaux Bridge. For 40 years, LeBlanc trapped gators in these swamps, a brutal process involving meat, a hook and a pistol. He laments that none of his kids speaks French or has mastered the family tree’s peach-tinged moonshine that his uncle taught him to make. “Most of the kids are too busy with computers to watch a flame burn for 12 or 14 hours,” LeBlanc said. Moonshine is illegal, so I don’t want to say See Cajun A15
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A taste of the family recipe might await a thirsty traveler Cajun from A14 that LeBlanc serves samples to his guests, but if you get thirsty on the water, let’s just say you’ll be set. And happy. You also won’t have a problem getting close to gators, because LeBlanc knows where to look. “That one there is a finger alligator,” LeBlanc said, pointing at a 2-footer sunning itself on a log. “They only take one finger at a time!” In Point-Aux-Chenes, I met David Nehlig, 55, and his son, Alvin, 35, who fished in a marsh that seemed like the end of the earth. David, a retired crabber, had just lassoed a red fish the length of his arm, which he proudly led me to his truck to show off while a cigarette hung from his lips. “If someone gets stressed out, they just come out here and catch a fish or two,” he said. “There’s a lot of work going on down here but a lot of pleasure too. It’s all good, man.” Finally I took my own shot at the life. In the mapspeck town of Chauvin, I went to Sportsman’s Para-
dise to hit the water with Cuda Scheer, a boyish 33, who got his first boat at 8 and started running charters after graduating high school. Beneath a high, bright sun, we visited the grassy marshes just north of the Gulf. I hooked my first fish—a 28-inch red drum—within two minutes. The next one, a black drum, found me 30 seconds later. Six fish later we were back at the dock, Scheer slicing, dicing and spraying the cleaned fish. He kept half the fish for his family, and the kitchen grilled and fried the other half for me. I asked Scheer if he often ate dinner that had been swimming a few hours earlier. “Oh, yeah,” he said. “We never freeze fish. Living here, what’s the point?” We said our goodbyes, and I drove around a bit more, winding up on Louisiana Highway 55, another two-lane highway that ends at the bottom of the state. As the sun got low and orange, I passed a man and woman lying on a porch while smoking cigarettes and watching dusk approach. A posi-
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BREAKFAST at Wildlife Gardens Bed and Breakfast in Gibson, Louisiana, can include a visit from the resident wildlife, like this docile deer that visitors can pet. tively idyllic scene. At the dead end half a mile on, I turned around and came across that same couple. This time they were engaged in an act of, well,
let’s call it physical admiration. Right there on their festive Cajun porch. Laissez les bon temps rouler. Right?
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What to do: Jolly Inn (Cajun dance hall), 1507 Barrow St., Houma, 985-872-6114
ilakefaus.aspx Ron “Black” Guidry, Houma (swamp tour), $25 adults, $15 children 12 and under, 985-8684625; cajunman.com Norbert LeBlanc, Breaux Bridge (swamp tour), $20 adults, $10 children under 12, 337-6541215 Where to stay: Grand Bayou Noir B&B, 1143 Bayou Black Drive, Houma, $120-$160 double, 985-873-5849, grandbayounoir.com Wildlife Gardens (rustic cabins built over a swamp), 5306 North Bayou Black Drive, Gibson, $95 double, 985-5753676; wildlifegardens. com McGee’s Landing (docked houseboats available for nightly rental), 1337 Henderson Levee Road, Henderson, $100$125, 337-228-2384; mcgeeslanding.com Where to eat: Bayou Delight, 4038 Bayou Black Drive, Houma, 985-876-4879. Suire’s, three miles south of Kaplan on La. 35, inexpensive, 337-6438911 suires.oldnewbie.net A-Bear’s, 809 Bayou Black Drive, Houma, inexpensive, 985-872-6306.
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One day, four pit stops in East Texas barbecues Barbecue from A16 the portable smoker to lure passing motorists. The pit is inside. Our barbecue posse, composed of staffers from The Dallas Morning News, took its first tour last November. We traveled nearly 600 miles in 28 hours, hitting five of the best places in the Central Texas barbecue belt. After our story ran, we received lots of feedback. Some readers loved the tale. Others criticized our itinerary, our expertise and our ability to describe the ambience of great barbecue joints. We were invited to have dinner with barbecue champ Myron Mixon (of BBQ Pitmasters on the TLC network). We couldn’t make it. A serious local amateur wanted our take on his barbecue prowess. We’re still waitting for nice patio weather to sample his stuff. A prison inmate (and former Dallas barbecue king) wrote to tell us he would soon be out and planned a comeback. We eagerly tawait the opening of his new place. k And almost a month after the story appeared, twe received an e-mail from a group that duplicated our trip. They drove the fsame route and ate at eight places, all in one day. All of the feedback convinced us there was appetite for more stories from the barbecue trail. Our East Texas trip included three members (Chris Wilkins, David Guzman and myself) of the original six-person posse and added five more, mostly from Dallas Morning News photo staff. We came armed with still and video cameras. At times, we had guys taking pictures of guys taking pictures of ribs, brisket and pit masters. Wilkins, a photo editor, again set the itinerary. This time he focused on personal nostalgia. He grew up in Tyler and went to Stanley’s Famous Pit Bar-B-Q as a kid. We left downtown Dallas a few minutes before 10 a.m. Nearing Interstate 20, Woo asked Wilkins how he would rate the barbecue we expected to eat. “Dude, I’ve had to re-rate everything in my life since our last trip,” he said. Wilkins’ younger brother, Jonathan, was the fourth passenger in our car. A second car would meet us in Tyler, as would several other members of
the Wilkins family, including his father, James. Ribs were on our minds when we arrived at Stanley’s shortly before 11:30 a.m. The sold-out sign by the door caused disappointment. Barely a half-hour after opening, the baby backs were gone. Stanley’s has changed little over the years. An outdoor deck has been added, but the roadhouse atmosphere is the same as when J.D. Stanley acquired the business in 1960. Stanley died in 2003. The four-meat sampler is perfect for barbecue tours. Just meat— pick from brisket, pulled pork, ribs (when they have them), turkey, sausage— and two slices of white bread. No sides. Some members of the posse loved the brother-in-law sandwiches: chopped beef or pulled pork with sausage and a slice of cheese. The smoked turkey breast came highly recommended. It was good. When I went back to order a pound to take home, it was gone. Never underestimate the quick reflexes of a good wheelman: Woo got the last of the turkey. By the time we left, the sausage was also sold out. We drove a short distance to James Wilkins’ house, where Nick Pencis, a musician and neighbor who now owns Stanley’s, joined us. Pencis explained the origin of Stanley’s famous sandwich: It was made by J.D. for a guy who reminded him of his brother-in-law. “Old-school guys would never considering putting cheese on barbecue,” Pencis said. “Just try it, man.” He had never been to Pat Gee’s so we invited him along. Pat’s Barbecue is a few miles outside Tyler, near several rural churches. Woo’s GPS got us close. Then, we followed the wood smoke. The small, woodframe building sits on a small lot notched between pine trees and pasture. An outhouse is out back. Inside the main room, near the front door, is a fridge. Once, it was white. Four fly swatters hang from the counter, under the drink cooler. The light bulbs are bare, and the wood framing lumber is black, coated not with paint but 50 years of smoke. Pat died in 1999, so family members run the place now. When his son, Arthur Gee, opened
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A WAITRESS carries a tray laden with barbecue and sides at Country Tavern in Kilgore, Texas. the door to the pit room, smoke sifted through. “This isn’t the best barbecue I’ve ever had, but it’s the best place,” Chris Wilkins said. Several of us ordered brisket sandwiches. Billy Walker, another of Pat’s sons, poured on their homemade sauce. “You’d offend him if you asked him to hold it,” Chris said. Pencis ordered ribs, sliced beef and ham. “I like the ham,” he said. “I’ve never done ham.” Behind the counter, Arthur Gee concentrated on chopping and slicing. He wasn’t much for conversation. After eating, we said goodbye to Pencis and James Wilkins and worked our way back to Highway 31, detouring briefly to Hickory Hill BBQ. From the 1970s, the Wilkins brothers remembered the Country Tavern, outside Kilgore, as a smoky beer hall. No more. Now the place is lit by neon, the napkins are cloth, a squadron of young waitresses greets customers at the door, and steamed towels are provided so guests can clean their hands after eating. “This isn’t a joint,” Jonathan Wilkins said, “it’s a restaurant.” At the large eating area filled with Saturday regulars, we ordered two pounds of ribs. Even though the posse quick-
ly converted them to a plate of bones, there was some disappointment. “I liked the look of them better than the taste,” said Michael Hamtil, a photo editor. News editor Marty Melendy, an old-school traditionalist, spurned the cloth napkins. “We’re in a barbecue place,” he said. “I’m sticking with paper napkins.”
With the help of Woo’s GPS, we found a shortcut to I-20 and made it back to Dallas at 7:30 p.m. I kept thinking of something that Nick Pencis of Stanley’s had said earlier: “Everybody’s favourite barbecue is what they grew up with.” There is some truth to that.
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Forum aims to rev up parents Picking playoff winners in NHL with tools to help their kids I When Terry Small speaks, he gets your brain going. He can also help parents get their children’s brains geared toward better study habits and better grades. Small, a learning skills specialist, will be the keynote speaker at the Central Okanagan Parent Advisory Council’s educational and fun forum May 8, called Parent Power Tools: Strategies to Help Kids Succeed. Local parents are invited to attend the forum, packed with strategies for their parental toolkit. “The forum will give parent-proven tools to help their children in school
and off the school grounds using various confidencebuilding techniques,” said COPAC president Shelley Nicholl. “Parents should also have a lot of fun, since we have several dynamic and informative speakers.” The forum will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with the keynote address and several workshops. The cost is $5 and lunch will be included. Small, from Vancouver, regularly talks to parents about ways to work the brain to its maximum. He will also lead the two workshops called Brain Boosting Secrets and Engaging the Brain.
Other workshop presenters will be: • Maggie Reigh: Ending the Bullying Cycle and Turning Power Struggles into Power Relationships • Teresa Bouchard: The Pitfalls of Praise; the Ramifications of Rewards • Chantelle Adams: The Leader Within and Foundations for Success • Susan Foisey: Kids Have Stress, Too Registration is limited. Go to www.copac. ca for information about registering online. For more about the forum, contact Nicholl, at s.nicholl@shaw.ca or leave a message at 250870-5040.
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Charlie Hodge This year’s playoffs may actually be the best and most competitive in many years. There will be few four-game sweeps if any, in the opening round. Because I wrote this column on Friday morning (three days before the season ends) it is impossible to know the exact team matchups, so I will simply suggest the top four finishers in each conference. In the East, the four survivors will be: Washington, Pittsburgh, New Jersey and Boston (with an upset over Buffalo). In the West, two tough clubs will emerge for sure in San Jose and Chicago, however, the other two spots are tight. If Vancouver meets Detroit, the Wings could easily take the series unless Luongo or Raycroft get real hot. I’m also predicting it will be L.A. over Phoenix in the final four of that division, led by Drew Doughty. When all is said and done, the final two teams in each division will be
Washington and Pittsburgh in the East and San Jose and Chicago in the West. The cup final will feature Washington against San Jose, with the Sharks winning in seven games. In the regular season, Vancouver’s Henrik Sedin will win the scoring title by one point with 111 over Ovechkin (110) and Crosby will win the Rocket Richard award for most goals with 51. ••• Monday is your last chance to snag tickets for Tuesday’s (April 14) 35th annual Civic Awards dinner at the Delta Grand Resort. It could be a packed house once again for the popular event. Outstanding volunteers have been nominated in numerous categories for their volunteer efforts within the city. Three finalists are listed in each category, with the winner announced Tuesday night. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster. ••• Time is also slipping by for your chance to nominate someone you know as an environmental hero. The 11th annual Mayor’s Environmental Achievement Awards are set for May and the deadline for submissions is April 23. A panel of previous award winners will
select the 2010 winners. The award categories include most environmentally innovative business initiative, most environmentally dedicated group, most environmentally dedicated individual, most environmentally friendly commuter, most environmentally friendly yard/garden and most environmentally friendly school. Nomination forms are available online at kelowna.ca/environment. ••• If you are looking for a great chance to trip the light fantastic with your new dancing shoes, plan on taking in the April 17 bash at the Mission Hall. Oysterband, one of England’s favourite electro-folk bands for past three decades will be the special guests at the Skookum Barndance No. 12. Profits will go to the Central Okanagan Hospice Association. For tickets or info, contact Pistol Pete at 250-764-1309. ••• And while you’re contemplating supporting great causes, note May 5. That’s the day McDonald’s restaurants celebrate McHappy Day. One dollar from the sale of Egg McMuffins, Happy Meals and Big Macs go to Boys and Girls Clubs and other children’s charities across Canada.
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Robert Kiyosaki with Darren Weeks Dear Financially Frustrated Friend: Are you tired of working your butt off and never getting ahead? Sick of sinking further into debt without any end in sight? Are you fed up with getting taxed to death while watching your tax dollars wasted? Do you see others getting wealthy through Real Estate, Business or Investing, and wonder how they do it? Had enough of those â&#x20AC;&#x153;late-nite TVâ&#x20AC;? Americans ramming their â&#x20AC;&#x153;Get Rich in Real Estate/Tax Leins/Stocks/ Internetâ&#x20AC;? JUNK down our throats (you know, all those tactics that â&#x20AC;&#x153;donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t quite workâ&#x20AC;? here in Canada?). As the stock markets crash and the Big Banks get bailed out, do you wonder why you never seem to get ahead by â&#x20AC;&#x153;doing what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re toldâ&#x20AC;? and investing in stocks, mutual funds, RRSPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and GICâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s? If you answered â&#x20AC;&#x153;yesâ&#x20AC;? to any of the above, then you will definitely want to do whatever it takes to be at my upcoming â&#x20AC;&#x153;How to Get Rich in BCâ&#x20AC;? event. But Why Should You Listen to Me? Good question â&#x20AC;&#x201C; you should only take advice from people who are successful, and hopefully more so than you are. (In fact, after you ask them about their â&#x20AC;&#x153;net worthâ&#x20AC;?, you might want to â&#x20AC;&#x153;fireâ&#x20AC;? your financial planner and/or banker) My name is Darren Weeks, and I am proud to say that many of my students across the country call me the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Canadian Rich Dadâ&#x20AC;?. Why? Because the monthly Passive Income (i.e. money I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to work for) from my many businesses, real estate holdings and investing ventures is more than what most Canadians work hard for all year long. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve made money during good economies and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve also made money during bad economies. (In fact, huge fortunes have been made during the worst of economic times). Now donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get me wrong... I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t say this to brag. I am telling you this because I want you to know that I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just talk a good talk â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I actually do what I will teach you to do. But I Havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Always Been So Successful... I am the first to admit it â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I was a very poor student in high school and University (in fact it took me an extra year just to get through). And when I finally did graduate, my first job right out of the door was with the Alberta Government! I putzed around at a dead-end $30K a year job for far too long before I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stand it any more and I quit to start my own company. During the 90â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s I built up a considerable Real Estate portfolio, and I kept going with different businesses and investment opportunities as well. In fact, by the time I read Robert Kiyosakiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all time best selling book â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rich Dad, Poor Dadâ&#x20AC;?, I was already doing very well financially. I was so impressed with Kiyosakiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s message, in 2001 I became a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rich Dad Facilitatorâ&#x20AC;? to help spread the Rich Dad message to Canadians. And now, after all of these years, I am very pleased to have been able to show tens of thousands of Canadians across the country how to take control of their own finances, and to live life on their own terms. I have spurred dozens and dozens of people to become multi-millionaires in 5 years or less. Now I do not take credit for their success â&#x20AC;&#x201C; they took the action and actually did something â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and I am just happy that I was able to inspire them in some way. â&#x20AC;&#x153;...(Darrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) passion for helping others has been a great inspiration to me and I now truly understand about giving first with no expectations in return. Darren and his advisors/speakers have helped us in many other ways as well, too many to list.â&#x20AC;? Ken Beaton â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ottawa, ON.
Darren Weeks, Canadian â&#x20AC;&#x153;Multi-Millionaireâ&#x20AC;? (from Edmonton), is revealing the proven success strategies he learned personally from Robert Kiyosaki (Rich Dad, Poor Dad), and has perfected for our unique Canadian situation. Darren is offering absolutely FREE events in Kelowna on Monday & Tuesday, April 12 & 13 to show how you too can become financially independent and be able to do whatever you want...in 5 years or less (No matter what is happening in the economy). Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also giving away an Amazing FREE gift to every attendee who brings a guest. His NEW audio CD â&#x20AC;&#x153;The 7 Keys to Creating Wealth in Canadaâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a $39.95 value â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Free of charge just for bringing a friend (your guest gets one too)!
Why Should You Come to My FREE â&#x20AC;&#x153;How to Get Rich in BCâ&#x20AC;? Event? This is an event you will want to attend in order to learn... How to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Recession-Proofâ&#x20AC;? Yourself and your family. How to Make BIG money in any economy. Up or down â&#x20AC;&#x201C; doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter. The difference between the advice given to the Rich and the Middle Class. The fastest and most popular way to create millions of $$$. How to buy Real Estate with â&#x20AC;&#x153;noâ&#x20AC;? money down. Why personal associations are critical to your financial freedom. How the CASHFLOW quadrants explain the conspiracy to keep Canadians poor. ...and so much more. In fact, many people come to my events time and time again because each one is always different, they want to have the messages re-inforced, and they like being around other positive, action-oriented people. The Government and the Big BANKS are Conspiring to Keep YOU Poor. Big Brother and the Big Banks want to keep you under their thumbs. But with the knowledge that I am going to share with you (and that your accountant/ financial planner will not, or are not able to tell you) you will learn what you need to do to become truly financially free. It is my mission to expose how the Big Banks and Financial companies always make money off average Canadians with their â&#x20AC;&#x153;Management Expense Ratiosâ&#x20AC;? and fees â&#x20AC;&#x201C; even when their investors are losing their shirts by following their lousy advice. The game is stacked against the average investor â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and is completely in their favorâ&#x20AC;Ś unless you learn the strategies of the rich and â&#x20AC;&#x153;become the bankâ&#x20AC;?. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll show you how at this FREE event. You Will Learn More in These 3 Hours Than Most Speakers will teach you in 3 days! I know that is a pretty steep claim, but it is absolutely TRUE. My teaching style is light-years ahead of the way you are used to learning in school. My sessions allow you to capture the information much faster and easier than at any seminar you have ever been to. â&#x20AC;&#x153;...I never thought that I could learn so much and gain so much during a free seminar. I would recommend this Fast Track event to anyone who wants to learn to be financially freeâ&#x20AC;?. Eva Ye, Vancouver BC (with over $10M in Real Estate investments). What Does Being Financially FREE Mean? It means you never have to: Work for somebody else. Limit your holidays to just 2 weeks a year. Order the cheapest items on the menu at a nice restaurant. Argue with your spouse about money. Get taken advantage of with stupid financial advice from broke â&#x20AC;&#x153;professional advisorsâ&#x20AC;?. Worry that you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have enough money at the end of the month. So How Long Will It Take You to Become Financially Free? I firmly believe that EVERYONE can be wealthy within 5 years or sooner of attending this life changing FREE event. This is very possible. Thousands of people who have attended this very same event are well on their way to financial freedom. They not only learned the secrets of
the Rich, they realized that taking ACTION will ensure their personal financial freedom â&#x20AC;&#x201C; just like it will for you. And Why is This Event FREE? By now you are probably a little skeptical. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve probably been to other â&#x20AC;&#x153;freeâ&#x20AC;? events that promised you the world, gave you a little bit of information, and then did the old â&#x20AC;&#x153;bait-and â&#x20AC;&#x201C;switchâ&#x20AC;? on you. They probably tried to get you to buy some kind of super expensive Real Estate course (or other training). We do NOT do that at my events. We have some books and cashflow games available if you want them, and there is no pressure to purchase anything. Now putting on FREE events is very expensive, so to help defray the costs I have a very few, select corporate sponsors. You get a fantastic education, I get to meet you and spread the Rich Dad message, and the corporate sponsors get a few minutes to show you what they do. The best thing is... we all win! My goal with putting on these events is to start a relationship with you and get to know you a bit. Robert Kiyosaki taught me â&#x20AC;&#x153;Give first, and then you will get back.â&#x20AC;? It has worked very well for me. So leave your cheque book at home, bring a friend and just come out to the event with an open mind. Fair enough? How About if I Give You Even MORE? If Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to give away the farm, I might as well go even one step further...just for bringing a guest to this Free event, I want to give you another FREE gift... My â&#x20AC;&#x153;7 Keys to Creating Wealth in Canadaâ&#x20AC;? Audio CD (a $39.95 value). On this CD I show you exactly what I would do to become Financially Free in less than 5 years,
starting from a homeless shelter with my family, in a new city, with no money, no friends, no job and being $35K in credit card debt! My events fill up fast. This one is only a few days away, so take a moment now to pre-register while it is on your mind. See you at the top! Darren Weeks.
You must register immediately to attend my upcoming FREE â&#x20AC;&#x153;How to Get Rich in BCâ&#x20AC;? event. KELOWNA Monday & Tuesday, April 12 & 13 12-3 pm & 7-10 pm Ramada Hotel & Conference Centre 2170 Harvey Ave., Kelowna, BC Here are 2 ways to do it: 1. Register online at: www.FastTrackinKelowna.com 2. or Call 1-877-RICH CDN (1-877-742-4236) with our 24hr. live operator.
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Town needn’t be a highrise haven To the editor: As the discussion over the proposed CD zone for Kelowna’s downtown continues, some pivotal issues seem to have been overlooked which, in my view, are worth reviewing. City hall seems a bit desperate to move forward, as if they believe this is the only option that will ever be available for them to revive downtown Kelowna. It isn’t. Another, more inclusive, more unique, and more creative option will surface if they can find the courage and will to say that Kelowna deserves better than the proposed cookie cutter highrise development. This zone will reconfigure approximately four square blocks of Kelowna. The remainder of downtown, which also needs attention, will largely be ignored. To isolate this area by planning for it alone, leaves the rest of downtown without focus or purpose and at risk of becoming irrelevant. Further, the plan presumes the only way to achieve density is to build up—high-
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t has been a constant field day in recent weeks for women who believe men have a natural propensity to cheat in a relationship. With the Tiger Woods phenomenon and now this Jesse James character dominating the gossip headlines, the idea that men can be faithful in a relationship has taken a beating. The TV chat show hosts have had a field day with Tiger and Jesse, broadly making assumptions that men are born cheaters, waging their fury at these two as an example of how men act. In reality, if you count up the list of Tiger’s sexual conquests during his marriage, it is beyond comprehension for most men. The majority of us are not celebrities, rich beyond imagina-
tion, famous all over the world, who have women throwing themselves at our feet. To her credit, Joy Behar, she of The View fame who now has her Barry own talk show, was Gerding leading a panel discussion about Tiger’s woes recently, and she offered up the idea that what is wrong with women who feel the need to fool around with a married man. The discussion on that point didn’t last long as the other women on her panel wanted to carry on bashing Tiger, and men in general. But it was an interesting point that deserved more attention. What kind of example do the women who were chasing Tiger send out there by fooling around with a married man, and in
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Tiger’s case actually deluding themselves into thinking they could steal him for themselves. And to go one step further, then attempt to profit from it. Apparently, the reality that Tiger, for example, had a wife and two young children didn’t enter in their thinking, just like it didn’t enter into his thinking either. “The heart wants what the heart wants” has become a famous quote that filmmaker Woody Allen used to explain why he shacked up with his exwife Mia Farrow’s adopted daughter. Perhaps so, but those of us who are fathers to daughters, how do we make sense of all this when they are old enough to start screwing up their lives? I used to have a theory when I was single that if a married women came on to me, I would run for the hills. And if a woman was in the midst of breaking up with her husband, I would
say call me in six months when your life doesn’t feel like an out of control train wreck speeding down the tracks. But that kind of thinking, for men and women, seems foreign today. I like to joke that Madonna’s pop culture influence over the last 30 years is responsible for encouraging this empowerment thing that women can have everything you want in life, regardless of who you have to step on or over to get it. Yes, Tiger Woods and Jesse James of the world may be heartless twits, but what does it say to those who help perpetuate their stupidity? I would be disappointed if my daughter grew up and allowed herself to fall into that trap. I would just like to hear more women echo that same sentiment. Barry Gerding is managing editor of the Capital News. bgerding@kelownacapnews.com
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To the editor: Below is an excerpt from the BC Fruit Growers’ Association Southern District Council meeting minutes from Dec. 3, 2001. President Penny Gambell reported on her recent trip to Ottawa. She noted that Agriculture Canada is going to have environmental health and food safety as their top priorities. They are also looking at one program for safety nets somewhat tied to these priorities. If so, we may be well positioned. However, she also noted that the agriculture budget could be cut by as much as half in the coming years. As the BCFGA presentation outlines, the industry has embraced the priorities of society and the federal and provincial governments over the years. We have absorbed the increased costs to our industry for long term good environmental stewardship and food safety.
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As the declining acreage graphs imply, we are now at a tipping point for the industry. • If we are to lose more farmers and producing orchards in the Okanagan, we will close more of our packing houses and lay off more of our staff. • The declining acreage will result in fewer funds available for programs such as the SIR and starling program. These programs will be the next to be axed to save money. • The very existence of the BCFGA will be at risk because of declining growers. The provincial and federal government both rely on agricultural associations to help with issues within the agricultural sectors. The last economic crisis the industry endured, we eliminated the Post Harvest Research Program which was critical in determining the proper storage conditions for new varieties and identifying and solving emerging
problems in storage. The elimination of this program was the equivalent of approximately $300,000.00 in well paid jobs. The exiting of farmers and farms in the tree fruit industry is due to many factors which includes the high cost of doing business in Canada and the low returns given by the few large buyers. Canadians have a Cheap Food Policy which is being placed on the backs of the farmers. This province has squandered its dedicated farmers and the riches that the pioneers built over the last one hundred and fifty years. The present generation of farmers will be the last if some fundamental changes are not made to help us cope with the increased cost of production and the declining returns due to the dumping of imports from other countries. Denise MacDonald, BCFGA executive member
Seniors ‘ticked off’ at HST coming down pike
Open letter to MLANorm Letnick: Good morning Norm, I am in your constituency and I want to let you how much I oppose the HST. It is an unfair and unwarranted tax hike by your Liberal party. My family and myself will be canvassing fagainst it. We are seniors and how deep do you think our pockets are with all your extra fees
and taxes? My friends’ husband is in a nursing home at $5,500. a month. The HST on that will be $660 a month extra. The rich people possibly don’t care if they spent a few extra dollars on taxes, but ordinary people do. We don’t all have the extra money that perhaps you and your cohorts do. I hope you will remember what happened to the NDP and the Social Credit Party when
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A new vision is needed to keep Kelowna unique Zoning from A20 rise towers. Who is the target market for these buildings? The original suggestion was that many of these units will be for seasonal use only or become rental properties while only about one third are expected to be owner-occupied. Where is the vibrant community here? t Would low-rise, fmixed land use with a mixed age demographic not provide a more viable, healthier and more vibrant community than the niche population customarily attracted to the highrise lifestyle? Walkable communities where seniors, families, and small commercial developments live, work, and recreate togeth-
er should be our goal for this vitally important area. Innovative and creative building styles would provide the sought-after increased density. Perhaps this doesn’t have quite the caché of grand plazas, high-end shops, restaurants, and multi-purpose wharves—but it does make for a more livable community. What kind of a downtown do we want? Plans seem to be made and then shelved with little or no action taken—the Spaxman plan, the last plan before the current CDzone, proposed low-rise development closer to the lake, with height added as development moved eastward. It was hailed as visionary. What happened
to that vision and why has it been replaced with the absolute opposite? Kelowna is at great risk of losing whatever possibility it has left to be unique and stand apart from the ordinary. The big box/fast food/shopping mall development along the highway could be anywhere. Some pockets of residential development have been well-planned but others are circled by walls that exclude; they too could be anywhere. What do we have left to enable Kelowna to carve out a unique niche that would both draw people to our community and enhance the living space of those already here? I think we have two opportunities left—the first comes from
Sloppy, lazy firewood cutters To the editor: For quite a few years I have driven Beaver Lake road in Winfield up to the resort at least twice a day, always enjoying nature and wildlife on my way. That mountain is known as a great supplier of fire wood. People come up and cut firewood in the bush, usually off some side roads and clean up after themselves— until now. Some individuals started to cut their
trees right on Beaver Lake Road on the most dangerous corners, starting a fire on-site and leaving an incredible mess behind, to a point where vehicles had to drive in the middle of the road to avoid branches, cut off logs and fire pits. As if it was not already dangerous enough, someone left a few standing trees with an undercut 15 feet from the road. Such a potential hazard
could kill a family in a heartbeat. So please, if you are cutting firewood, do it from a side road, clean up after yourself and don’t leave dangerous trees behind. How would it be if someone cut trees in your driveway and left piles of branches, garbage and half cut off trees for you to manoeuvre around. Think twice. Adrian Hasler, Beaver Lake Resort
valuing, showcasing and enhancing the agricultural land within our boundaries. The second is to redevelop our downtown core and implement the very best of the best urban planning ideas that are available. If we are going to draw people of all ages and cultures, of various income levels, diverse lifestyles and work experiences to our downtown, if we want to create a healthy, safe, inclusive and vibrant community, we need leadership at City Hall. We need a vision of a downtown core that is unique, one that is appropriate to the size and scale of our small city, one that will provide a vibrant inclusive heart for Kelowna.
Kelowna’s downtown will not be revitalized by the proposed highrise development. We need city council to call a ‘time out’ and direct staff to search for the most unique and innovative options available. And then they need to engage passionate and concerned citizens from all points of view and create a made-in-Kelowna solution to revitalize the heart of our city. Will city council have the courage and vision to change directions? Will they grasp this opportunity to recreate a uniquely livable downtown Kelowna? Or will they stay the course and ignore the opportunity before them? Sharron Simpson, Kelowna
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A safe route from City Park to Rutland Landon Bradshaw CONTRIBUTOR
The Internet has become a useful tool that progressively become a necessity in our lives. Helping it burrow a little more into our lives, Google has introduced a new feature into Google Maps—the bike route. Unfortunately, for us it is only available in the U.S., but it does give me hope. If you want to play with it go to http://maps. google.com/; then find a major U.S. city and click on the ‘more’ control in the top-right corner; enable the ‘bicycling’ layer. You’ll be able to see the bike routes that have been added to Google Maps. Speaking of bike routes, the Kelowna Area Cycling Coalition would like to help people find their safest route around the city.
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To that effort, two weeks ago we got a group together and rode from City Park to Rutland. Going from City Park the first section of the trip consists of riding up Water Street to Cawston Avenue, where there aren’t any bike lanes. But Cawston is part of the bike routes so there will be more effort to mark it with proper signage and slow down the traffic a bit. For the moment crossing Ellis, St. Paul and finally Gordon requires the rider watch out when coming up to the stop signs.
At Gordon, the route turns left and goes north almost to Clement. This is one of the better parts of the route as it joins up with Rails With Trails which is the multiuse path that runs along Clement all the way to Glenmore. This is where it gets a little weird as the route has to get onto Enterprise and there isn’t a well marked path to get there. The city has suggested that riders use the west sidewalk from the trail down to the light at Enterprise and Glenmore, then cross with the light. The five of us stayed as
City in Action PUBLIC HEARING Notice is given that City Council will hold a public hearing on: Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at 6pm Kelowna City Hall, 1435 Water Street Council Chambers Council will hear representations from the public who deem an interest in the properties affected by proposed amendments to Zoning Bylaw 8000 for:
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Lot 3, Section 22, Township 26, ODYD, Plan 28652 Bylaw No. 10309 (Z10-0010) The applicant is proposing to rezone the subject property in order to construct a secondary suite within an accessory building. Requested zoning change: from the RU1 – Large Lot Housing zone to the RU1s – Large Lot Housing with Secondary Suite zone Owner/Applicant: Bryana and Bradley Greenhalgh
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a group and joined traffic on Glenmore where we changed lanes when it was safe to get all the way to the left turn lane leading onto Enterprise. Enterprise has a bike lane along its whole length but it also has quite a bit of traffic, and much of that traffic wants to turn right into the parking lots of the strip malls sandwiched between Enterprise and Harvey. We found the bike lane to be well marked, but noticed that the car traffic didn’t seem to know they were there, cutting into the bike lane around curves and sometimes cutting the cyclists off when not giving the right-of-way to the riders. Also, the bike lane narrows at places below the regular 1.8 m width so it does feel a little squeezed. A note about the sec-
tion of Enterprise approaching Harvey at Leathead—it’s not well cleaned, with quite a bit of debris in the bike lane which made it a little uncomfortable on the thinner tires. Crossing Harvey now put us on Leathead for the final section. Leathead had a good bike lane and took us all the way to Rutland Road where we considered the ride finished. The whole route took us 40 minutes to ride quite comfortably and cover approximately 11 km. For someone who lives in one city centre and works in another side of town, this could easily be a commuting route. Landon Bradshaw is the vice-chair of the Kelwona Area Cycling Coalition. landon.bradshaw@gmail.com
Glenmore Elementary students sing with OSO For the first time in Kelowna, 250 young voices from Glenmore Elementary will be accompanied by the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra for a special performance of How Canada Came to Be A Story of You and Me. The world premier of this entertaining musical depiction of Canadian history will take place on April 12, 7 p.m., at the Trinity Baptist Church auditorium. In celebration of their 50th anniversary season, the OSO commissioned award-winning composer/ arranger Claude Lapalme to create a symphonic arrangement of this show. It combines traditional folk songs with original works written and arranged by Rhonda Draper, a music specialist at Glenmore Elementary, and Brian Wiebe, of Solar
Nest Arts. This special one-hour concert directed by OSO music director and conductor Rosemary Thomson will feature Rhonda Draper, the Glenmore Grizzly singers and members of the OSO. In addition to outstanding musical performances, the concert includes storytelling, audience participation and large screen images of Canada’s past. “Rhonda (Draper’s) reputation for outstanding work in music education is well known in the Okanagan and beyond,” said John McMahon, principal of Glenmore Elementary. Tickets for this spectacular and interactive show can be purchased for $10/adult and $5/child at Glenmore Elementary School (250-762-3209) or at the Okanagan Symphony office (250-7637544).
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Lot 1, Section 34, Township 23, ODYD, Plan 28654, Except Plan 40322 Bylaw No. 10313(LUC09-0001) Bylaw No. 10314 (Z08-0113) The applicant is proposing to discharge the existing Land Use Contract LUC76-1055 (M29957) and rezone the subject property from the A1 – Agriculture 1 zone to the A1s – Agriculture 1 with Secondary Suite zone in order to legalize an existing mobile home as a secondary suite. The Land Use Contract allowed for the subdivision that created the subject property and is therefore no longer required. Requested zoning change: from the A1 – Agriculture 1 zone LUC76-1055 (M29957) to the A1s – Agriculture 1 with Secondary Suite zone Owner/Applicant: Thomas and Marlene Tobin
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Lot B, District Lot 360, ODYD, Plan 31395 Bylaw No. 10315 (Z09-0082) The applicant is proposing to rezone the subject property in order to permit a detached secondary suite. Requested zoning change: from the RR2 Rural Residential 2 zone to the RR2s- Rural Residential 2 with Secondary Suite zone Owner/Applicant: Andre and Eileen Blanleil/ Maurice and Shannon Blanleil
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Lot 6, Section 5, Township 23, ODYD, Plan KAP74910 Bylaw No. 10317 (Z10-0003) The applicant is proposing to rezone the subject property in order to construct a second single family dwelling and then stratify the buildings. Requested zoning change: from the RU1 – Large Lot Housing zone to the RU6 – Two Dwelling Housing zone Owner/Applicant: Wayne and Laurie Deleurme/Wayne Deleurme
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Bylaw No. 10318 (TA10-0001) The applicant is proposing to amend development Type VIII of the CD2 – Kettle Valley Comprehensive Residential Development zone in order to facilitate a 21unit townhouse development on the subject property. Owner/Applicant: Kettle Valley Holdings Ltd/ New Town Architecture Services Inc.
Comments can be made in person at the public hearing, or submitted online by email to cityclerk@kelowna.ca, or by letter to the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 1J4. Presentations at the public hearing are limited to a maximum of five minutes. If a person has additional information they shall be given further opportunity to address Council after all other members of the public have been heard a first time. No representation will be received by Council after the conclusion of the public hearing. Correspondence, petitions and e-mails relating to this application must include your name and civic address. Petitions should be signed by each individual and show the address and/or legal description of the property he or she believes would be affected by the proposal. Correspondence and petitions received between April 1, 2010 and 4pm on Monday April 19, 2010 shall be copied and circulated to City Council for consideration at the public hearing. Any submissions received after 4pm on Monday April 19, 2010 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 April 1, 2010 and up to and including April 20, 2010. INFO: 250-469-8645
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to the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club on behalf of the B.C. Restaurant Association branch in Kelowna. The money was raised from proceeds of the annual Taste Of Kelowna event held April 7. To date, that event has allowed the association to donate more than $150,000 over the last 21 years to a variety of different charitable causes.
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the wider community,” said Toope. The annual breakfast has raised more than $300,000 for the Athletics Scholarship endowment over the past five years. During Friday’s event, former CHBC sports director Pat Kennedy interviewed world-class winter athletes Kelsey Serwa and Cam Egan. Serwa, a 20-year-old ski cross sensation from Kelowna, placed just out of the medals at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in February, and last month won a World Cup race in Switzerland. Egan is a native of Vernon and fourth-year biology student. He is currently juggling academics at UBC Okanagan while maintaining an extensive training and competition schedule. Fellow student-athlete Dustin Luck, captain of the UBC Okanagan Heat men’s soccer team, also spoke about the importance of scholarships, and the value of retaining top calibre athletes here at home.
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When $30,000 in gaming revenue failed to appear, the Okanagan Sun football club was ready. Club president Bill Long said the Sun was aware of other football clubs losing gaming funding during the summer and fall of last year. “We started to put the pieces together,” said Long. He noted the club had to plan for a number of different scenarios. The one the club did not want to see was a situation where there was no money arriving from gaming revenue at all, a situation which arose. Long said the club did their budget a few weeks before, and were prepared not to receive any gaming funds. “I don’t really think we thought we would get zero. We planned for it— it doesn’t make it any easier.” The Okanagan Sun received close to $30,000 last year in gaming revenue. Long added the club lost $5,000 in operations last year, putting them in a loss position. With this year’s funds not appearing, Long said the club decided to make up the difference with marketing measures instead of cutting costs. “We don’t feel we have areas where we can drastically change our expenses. Our expenditures are somewhat fixed.” Long noted that if the club starts making big cuts, the product they offer people is going to suffer, from the way they treat their players to the product on the field and the experience at games. He noted that a deterioration in the quality of
the Sun club would only make people less likely to attend games. “Cutting costs is lazy. Anybody can do that, that’s the easy way out.”
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WE WERE SMART ABOUT WHAT WE’RE DOING, WE’RE REVISITING THE WAY WE SPEND MONEY. Bill Long, Sun club president
Long said building revenue through marketing is a better way to go for the long-term. He pointed out the club is not privately owned and has no “sugar daddy” backer. The Okanagan Sun budget pushes $200,000 a year, with more than $30,000 spent on travel. Long said sending the team to an away game demands putting a group of 60 people up in a hotel. He noted the group includes players, coaches, support staff and radio crew. He added the club still examines their spending. “We were smart about what we’re doing, we’re revisiting the way we spend money,” said Long. Long said the shortfall represents an opportunity for the club. “We’ll survive, we’ll be a better organization.” The Okanagan Sun is in their 30th season. Long noted their fan base is solid and has been relatively consistent. He pointed out the irony that attendance dropped in the late 1990s when the team was extremely dominant. “We were beating people 50, 60 to nothing
and nobody wanted to come out and watch that.” He said that situation is no longer the case, with the BCFC becoming a more competitive league. Long noted the Vancouver Island Raiders in particular have raised the bar with respect to recruiting, making it more challenging for the Sun to recruit players. Sales and marketing director Craig Wynsouw said the club is in the works of getting larger corporate sponsors. “This week should finalize two larger ones which would help us.” Wynsouw pointed out it is still relatively early in the season for the Sun, with the first home game on July 31. He noted there are still many openings for individuals, businesses or groups to support the club through marketing initiatives. Wynsouw said the problem for the football club in the past has been retaining sponsors over multiple years. “The Rockets retain close to 80 per cent of their sponsorship,” said Wynsouw. “We don’t have that, because we haven’t had the consistency in the past.” Wynsouw added that while the Rockets play 35 home games through their season, the Sun only play five. “What we need to do to make up for that is to make it more of an event, a football game but an event as well.” Many of the measures in the works involve making the Sun games more family-oriented events, from a play area for children to portable washrooms with hand sanitizer. Wynsouw said the team needs to attract more families and more women
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Raye matures along with national program Warren Henderson STAFF REPORTER
At 18, Abi Raye is part of the reason Canada has one of the youngest teams in international women’s field hockey. The Kelowna Secondary School grad and UBC Thunderbirds player is also a big reason the
national squad is excited about the program’s longterm future. Raye—a human kinetics student at UBC— recently returned home from San Diego where she competed with Team Canada in a World Cup qualifier tournament. The Canadians posted a 2-and-4 record at the six-
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The Ogopogo Swim Club is hoping people will hit the pool for water polo across the region this summer. Water polo head coach Pieter Uni said he believed there have been previous attempts to introduce the game in Kelowna, but not at such an organized level. The club is hoping to establish a water polo program in the area that can compete provincially. Uni pointed out current water polo programs at the H2O Centre operate on a dropin, casual basis. He noted that getting people to play inside during the summer is certainly an issue faced by the club. Uni said because water polo offers the opportunity to go year -round, introducing it at this time of the year will allow people to participate in outdoor facilities during tournaments or in local play. “It is a big part of the game, especially here in B.C.,” said Uni. He added that being able to play outside was definitely one of the things that drew him to the sport. Being a strong swimmer is not necessarily a prerequisite. Uni said the team is looking for people who are competent in their swimming abilities. He added that water polo is free when people sign up for the Ogopogo
Swim Club, which gives them the opportunity to improve their swimming as well. Uni said the team wants to provide the opportunity for competition as well as skills development. He noted Ogopogo is currently in discussion with a few teams from North Vancouver to come up and play. He added that the Kelowna water polo squad will try to pay for their own tournament with a swim meet held here. He noted that a team in Castlegar is also an option as a local opponent. Uni said at least 13 players are required for a full bench and the opportunity to make the most of a practice. “We definitely want to play games against each other as well.” He said the club is more than expecting those numbers with the support already shown by parents and athletes. Uni pointed out the game has appeal for those who enjoy swimming but not at a competitive level. “They need to understand how physical a game it is, and that’s what so appealing to general athletes out there.” Uni said the game gives people the opportunity to push themselves physically. He pointed out the cardiovascular demands of pushing up and down the pool for half an hour, as well as the contact nature of the sport. Director of swim
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FORMER NATIONAL TEAM member Pieter Uni is hoping to drum up interest in the sport of water polo in Kelowna. operations Cliff Smirl said one of the big challenges is introducing water polo to the area. He noted the club is hoping to develop additional teams in other communities. “Water polo itself is kind of untested.” Smirl pointed out the club sees potential, otherwise they would not be pushing ahead full tilt. He noted the vast majority of people showing interest so far are those plugged into the aquatic community, whether through swim teams in town or through triathlon. Smirl added the
club fully expects interest to grow beyond those sources. “We’re hoping to grow the sport, first and foremost.” Smirl said the club believes water polo is a wonderful opportunity for children and adults, and the active nature of Kelowna is suited to introducing the sport. “Obviously, we have a really active town here.” The club is moving forward with a five-year plan to build water polo in the area. Smirl said that in the first season, the club just needs to be able to field competitive teams
at provincial championships. He noted arrangements with teams from the coast to play here and the opportunity for Okanagan players to go south. Smirl attributed the initial growth of the idea to Uni’s enthusiasm. “He’s our guy, our champion who’s pushing this forward.” Smirl said Uni has plenty of experience and a huge passion for the sport, a passion that has gotten other swimmers excited about playing water polo. The first fun water polo session will be held April 12 at the H2O Cen-
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Locals win 12 medals at provincials Members of Kelowna’s C-K Taekwondo brought home 12 medals from the World Taekwondo Federation B.C. championships. Master Chris Pulzoni led the way for the local school last month at Capilano University winning a
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recently came across a study out of the University of Delaware about how most patients actually gain weight after getting a new knee. It got me thinking: In the clinic, most of my patients who are on the list to get their knee replaced just can’t wait to get their painful knee fixed so that they can start enjoying a more active life again and start to shed some of the pounds that they have unintentionally put on due to inactivity. What the Delaware researchers found was that instead of losing weight after their operation, most of the patients in their study tended to lose a few pounds in the first few weeks post-surgery, but then they actually gained an average of 14 pounds of weight over the next two years. Those in the study who had started out heavier, or were weaker in their quadriceps muscles prior to having their knee replacements, ended up heavier after surgery, even though, in theory, they could now be more active. Surprising? Maybe not. If you think about it, many patients wait or are forced to wait months if not years for surgery, and during this time are undoubtedly forced to decrease their functional output and activity levels to accommodate pain levels. And let’s face it: we are creatures of habit—once we decrease our activity levels, that new level tends to become our new normal and our body adapts accordingly.
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ous output level, or even returning to some of the activities done in the past, as something from a distant era, when they were young and “undamaged.” In some cases we justify not achieving our prepain levels of exercise by convincing ourselves that it was because of overdoing it that we got ourselves injured in the first place. So where is the middle ground? As a physio-
therapist, I advise a multitiered, post-surgical approach to “reactivation” involving a revamping of exercise programs, while also addressing alterations to nutritional and lifestyle habits. Many people with arthritic knee pain may have started driving or using scooters for errands that they used to do by foot. The key is to try and get up and on your feet as much as possible, and discuss a new, or tweaked exercise program with a health professional. Keep in mind, as you increase your activity level after surgery— and in fact, after any kind of injury—keep your appetite in check: just because you’re more active doesn’t mean you can eat like Michael Phelps. To lose weight, you need to burn more calories than you take in. What the Delaware researchers point out is that gaining weight isn’t just about how you look—the increased load can actually put your other knee at increased risk. According to the study authors, between 35 to 50 per cent of people who have one knee replaced end up getting their other knee done within the next ten years. Tyler Dyck is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manual Physiotherapists, an intramuscular stimulation practitioner, and a co-owner of Sun City Physiotherapy. Downtown 250-861-8056 North Glenmore 250-762-6313 Winfield 250-766-2544. info@suncityphysiotherapy.com www.suncityphysiotherapy.com
Youth soccer round-up The Kelowna U14 A United boys defeated the Kelowna B squad 4-0 to win the 2010 edition of the Icebreaker soccer tournament last weekend. Stefan Obrovdic scored two in the win while David Denton posted the shutout as the U14 A boys outscored their opponents 19-2. Kelowna A defeated the Calgary Santos 3-2 in
the semifinal. As for the silver-medal winning U14 B squad, United defeated Squamish 1-0 in the semifinal to advance to the championship. Kelowna B also posted a 2-0 win over Nelson, while losing to Kamloops (4-3) and Calgary (2-1) U16 The United U16 A boys defeated the United U16 B boys 2-1 in an all-
Kelowna final at the Icebreaker tourney. The United B boys reached the final after beating Shuswap and Kamloops 3-0, then edging past Calgary 3-2 in the semis. The silver medalwinning B boys are: Logan Pay, Anthony Argatoff, Kyle Plewes, Jonathan Fix, Max Eisner, Kyle Kannan, Riley Pidherny.
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passed away peacefully on April 7, 2010 at the age of ninety. She was predeceased by her husband Frank. She is lovingly remembered by her son Gary (Darlene) and daughter Audrey (Edward) Girard, many grandchildren, great grandchildren, a greatgreat grandson, family and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday April 17th from 2-4 p.m. at the Sandpiper Clubhouse. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation.
Coming Events KELOWNA Respiratory Club presents lung specialist Dr. Rolf speaking on April 13, 2010 @ 2:00pm. in the Library of the Dorchester Retirement Residence. 863 Leon Ave. All Are Welcome! No Charge. PROTECTING Your Health Information Meeting and Bus Opp. NUTRONIX REVOLUTION. Open invitation to everyone Thurs April 15, 2010 at The Knights of Columbus Hall, corner of Rutland Rd N & McCurdy Rd, Kelowna. Starts at 7:30 pm. Ask for Art or Lynda, 250-765-0286 email: krauza-art@shaw.ca VERNON’S RECREATION MADNESS SHOW & SALE 6 Days Only April 20-25. For more info go to www.recreationmadness.com
Information GREEN DRINKS. Network, socialize, learn. Doc Willoughby’s 353 Bernard Ave, Kelowna. 1st Thursday of each month. 5-8pm. Please join us for our monthly sustainability networking event! If you are or want to be more sustainable and get to know like-minded individuals and businesses, we meet upstairs & the next event is April 1st. Hope to see you there! (Please note this is a non-partisan function, not affiliated with a political party) Our mailing list is managed by the Okanagan Greens Society, a non-profit organization working towards sustainability in the Okanagan Valley. To join the list and receive updates about upcoming events and news, visit http://www.okanagangreens. ca/newsletter.php
Personals Complete Wellness (12); Excl.Tantra; Prostate Health; Bodywork; Dena 503-3851. DIVORCED Physician early 50’s new to the area, would like to meet female companion 40ish, attractive, slim, athletic with elclectic and intellectual interests, contact at: consultdnm@gmail.com GAY DANCE. Apr.24. OK Mission Hall, 9pm. O.R.C. Presents the White Party. For more info call 250-860-8555 or visit www.gayokanagan.com GAY/Lesbian dance, Sat, April 17 presented by Gala Kamloops. 250-376-3711 for details. www.gaykamloops.ca THINKING OF SELLING? For a confidential, no obligation, free market evaluation of your property call Mark Jontz, Royal Lepage 250-762-9446 or 250-860-1100 anytime.
Tickets EAGLE CONCERT Tickets: 2 tickets for sale, Section 115, Row 5, Seats 103-104. May10/10. Sell at cost. $395. Original receipt available for viewing. Call 250-768-7411
Children’s Misc BEAUTIFUL MATCHING Crib, change tbl & dresser. Cherry wood. In exc cond. Also, Matching high chair, playpen and baby travel system (stroller), great for boy or girl. Other misc baby items. Call for prices. 250-451-9692. KIDS MARKETS! Consign your high quality, gently used children’s items with us and we’ll sell them on your behalf at our kids markets. Consignment dates April 24 & May 15. Market dates May 8 & June 19. For more info: www.muddpuddlekids.com
Childcare Available AT TIGGER & ME Too Daycare: Spots available for 21/2 5year olds & Kindercare. 250765-4900 (Rutland). AUNTIE NANNY’S DAYCARE has 1 opening for ages 1-5yrs. Fun, caring, safe environment, healthy snacks incl. Park next door. References. 250-8618484.
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Nov 12, 1933 - April 7, 2010 Addie (Rosner) passed away peacefully in Westbank, BC. She will be dearly missed by Bill, her husband of 55 years, her sons Rodney (Roseann) & Larry (Laura), her brother Wally, sister Tilly, Uncle John & grandchildren Larry, Shelley & Tyler as well as many other friends & family. Thanks to all staff at Brookhaven Care Centre for the many years of loving care. Donations to the Huntingtons Society in lieu of flowers.
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Yes, today is Frieda’s Special Day, It comes but once a year, So lets’ fill it with happiness in every way For someone so wonderful and dear. A wife, a mother and an Oma too, So call out loud to everyone you see She brings happiness to me and you Let’s celebrate this birthday with joy and glee “Happy Birthday Frieda” All our love from, Lyn, Martin and Erik XXXX
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HIEBNER, MARTHA ELSIE
passed away on April 7th, 2010 at Kelowna General Hospital at the age of 82 years. She is survived by and will be lovingly remembered by her children: Roy (Helen) Hiebner, Betty (Henry) Goudreau, and Ken (Debbie) Hiebner, 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, and her friend Russell Kane, brother Art (Ruth) Newman and sister-inlaw Alice Newman. Martha was a member of the Senior Citizen’s Association Branch 17. Viewing will take place at Valleyview Funeral Home on Monday, April 12th, 2010 between 6:00 ~ 8:00 P.M. A Funeral will take place on Tuesday, April 13th, 2010 at 10:30 A.M. at Valleyview Funeral Home, 165 Valleyview Road with Father Otto Rollheiser O.M.I. officiating. Donations may be sent to a charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be made by visiting www.valleyviewfuneralhome.ca Arrangements entrusted to VALLEYVIEW FUNERAL HOME, Honored Provider of Dignity Memorial
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passed away peacefully April 8, 2010 at her residence, The Village at Mill Creek, Kelowna, BC. Bertha was predeceased by her loving husband Michael (July 1, 2008), her parents Walter and Anastasia Kaminski, sisters Annie Kaminski, Victoria (Frank) Siwak and brothers Stanley (Teenie) Kaminski, Dominik Kaminski, Frank Kaminski, and Joseph Cummins. Bertha is survived by a sister-in-law Phyliss Cummins, numerous nieces and nephews.
Bertha’s life was one of extending support and service to others and selflessly giving to others. Leaving the farm at an early age, she went to Toronto to work as a waitress. It was there that she met the love of her life Michael Siermaczeski and they married June 29, 1957. Michael and Bertha enjoyed travelling, making many trips to the Prairies and the U.S. Bertha enjoyed sewing, quilting, needlework and salmon fishing. A celebration of Bertha’s life will be held on Tuesday, April13, 2010 at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, B.C. at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Bertha’s memory to the Alzheimer Society of BC, 865 Bernard Avenue, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 6P6 or the Heart and Stroke Foundation, #4-1551 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 9M9. A special thank you to all those who cared for Bertha: family, friends, staff at the Dorchester and Village at Mill Creek and Dr. Bobyn. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.
IRVINE, PERCY CLIFFORD 1913 - 2010
After a long, full, healthy life, Percy passed away on April 8, 2010 following a very brief illness. He was born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan on May 4, 1913. He married Laura McAllan in 1936 and during the war served overseas with the Military Police in the Royal Canadian Air Force. Subsequently they lived in Saskatoon where Percy worked as a printer and where all three children were born. The family later moved to St. Albert where Percy worked for Commercial Printers in Edmonton. He and Laura moved to Peachland in 1974 where Laura died in 1975 after a long illness. Percy was f ortunate enough to find a new partner in Jean Reece and they married in 1981. Percy and Jean travelled extensively for many years. He enjoyed good music and was a great ‘fixer’ and builder of anything in wood. He became well known locally for his unique birdhouses, many of them chosen to fit the person for whom they were built. Percy is survived by his loving family: wife Jean; children Pat (Jim) Trimble, Gary (Barbara) Irvine, Mary Ann (Gary) Welde; grandchildren Jeff, Laurie, MaryJo, JoAnn, Gregory, Krista, Steven and brother Ross Alden. Percy is also survived by Jean’s children Gary (Jennifer) Reece, Jeanette Bosch, Colin (Jeannette) Reece, Kathleen (Claude Drought) Reece and their children who were lucky to have Percy as their ‘extra’ grandfather: Eleanor, Katherine, Adrian, Koreen, Daryn, Carly, Hannah and 10 great grandchildren. He was also predeceased by his brothers Leonard, Bill and sister Eileen. A Memorial Service for Percy will be held on Wednesday, April 14th at 1:00 pm at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the BC Lung Association, PO Box 34009, Postal Station D, Vancouver, BC, V6J 4M2. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.
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12/7 In-Home Repairs. New Systems/Upgrades. 20+yrs Prof. Service. Peter 215-4137
KSK Woodworking, Framing, finishing, foundations & more. Quality workmanship at reasonable prices. 250-979-8948 WENINGER CONST. Family company commited to Kelowna & Big White. 250-765-6898
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Contractors ALL WEST DEMOLITION Ltd. All types of demolition. Free estimates. Call 250-808-0895 ANDERSON Const. & Reno’s. Over 30yrs. exp. Inter/Exter. Paint etc Don @250-870-7778 DCR Contracting. New construction & reno’s. Free estimates. 250-862-1746 KARPINSKY Bros. Reno’s, Additions, Decks, Garages, Finishing etc. 250-870-7441
Countertops CUSTOMROCKCOUNTERS. COM. Premium granite. Whole sale pricing. Cut & finished to your front door. Best price guaranteed. Showroom: 1115 GORDON DR. 250-763-8303 REFACE Countertops. 1/2 the Cost of Replacing. Granite & Corian Designs. 470-2235.
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Electrical ELECTRICAL Apprentice graduated from OC’s pre apprenticeship program looking for work to continue apprentiship. Iam_this@live.ca 250575-5713 EPIC ELECTRIC Class A, Res/ Comm, Lic’d & Bonded, Service Upgrades, ALL jobs 2 5 0 - 8 5 9 - 5 1 9 5 epic_electric@shaw.ca LICENSED ELECTRICIAN, Dana Thompson. 20yrs Exp. Free Estimates 826-1287 Kel
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DRYWALL SERVICES & Repairs New work & reno work. 30? exp. Framing, Bording, Taping, Texture. Ken212-9588 GUY Walker Drywall. Boarding, taping, texture. Call 250869-2922 IMPERIAL DRYWALL, Complete Drywall Services Res. & Comm Free Est 250-801-5335 WAL TEK Drywall & Renos, board, tape, texture & paint. From new homes to small renos, for a free estimate call Guenther, 250-878-0528
G. BURR Contracting. Excavating, new construction, reno’s. 250-808-1655
Electrical
LOADER/Min-Exc. Grndwrks, final grading. Soil placement. Al’s Bobcat Serv. 250-470-2598
A&S ELECTRIC. Resid/Comm Wiring. New constr, renov. & service changes. lic’d & bonded. Steve 864-2099 (cont #90929) BEST Choice Electrical Contracting, sm. jobs, service changes/upgrades, 215-1646 CHIPSTERS Electrical, Res. & Comm. Lic’d. & Bonded. Service calls welcome. 808-6595 D. FRANCIS Electrical Ltd. Quality/Dependable Service. Fully ins’d. Lic#91625. 317-6843 JRS ELECTRIC: Licns’d, bnded & insr’d. From new builds & renos to service calls. John, 250-448-6510 (cont:98365)
IRON MULE Excavating & Landscaping. Excavating, bobcat & trucking. 250-863-1418 KRENNY’S EXCAVATING. Exc/bobcat serv., Sewer HU’s, UG Utils, Bsmts, Footings, Backfilling, Drvwys, Lndscp, Retaining Walls. Rubber track exc w/blade. Est’s, Fully Ins. Kory 451-9095, 869-9125 Serving Kelowna, Westside, Lake Country
Okanagan Contracting. Bobcat, excavation & hauling. Landscaping, sewer connections. General Earthworks. Free est. 250-878-6092
Fencing ALL KINDS OF FENCES, 6x8 Cedar panels starting @ $65. Gates & custom orders, staining 250-491-4622 www.akf.ca SST Fencing. Installation of Cedar, Wood, Chainlink and Decks. Call Scott for a Free Estimate. 250-212-6365
Floor Refinishing/ Installations 1ST CLASS FLOORS. Prof. installation of hardwood, laminate, tile. Competitive rates. Can supply laminate. Dave 250-826-6732 LEW Cat Ent. Carpet, Lino, Tiles, Hrdwd, Lam. Free est. Great rates. Lewis @ 3176889 Work Guaranteed. NEED Installer? We install carpet, lino, hardwood, laminate. Andreas 250-863-3402.
Lawn & Garden 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1All Exterior Hedge & Tree Service. 25% Discount on 1st Call. Excellent Ref’s. Specializing in Downsizing, trimming, bracing, pruning, sculpturing. Fully Insured. Free quotes. For guaranteed quality service call Dave 250-212-1716. 25% Discount for Seniors. An Experienced Gardener, trimming hedges & shrubs, pruning trees, spring garden cleanup. Excel. ref’s. 250-864-0768 $39.95 “Lawn Cutting Special” Great rates on all yard work. Also wooden fence repair, painting, new fence building 250-863-7539 ALLIUM LAWN CARE Lawn Maintenance, Clean-ups. Experienced & Insured. Call Wesley @ 250-307-4933 ANNOUNCING...A Lawn care company that guarantees your delight. If your tired of cutting your lawn or the company that cuts it for you then call Ryan now @250-469-1288 Vantage Point Lawn & Garden Care. ASPEN LANDSCAPING. Spring clean up, aerating, pruning, etc. 250-317-7773. CERTIFIED
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Lawn & Garden
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Home Improvements
DIGGINOLES N SHIFTINSTUFF. Pickup & delivery service. Rubbish & recycling removed. Landscape, building supplies & Hay delivered, small equipment transferred. 1ton pickup, 14ft Dump trailer & 20ft Flat bed trailer. Yes we work weekends!! For quality work at reasonable rates, phone Ian 250-864-2339
WAYKAT Landscape & Maintenance Co. Early startup savings. Pre book now and save on all your landscaping & maintenance. Yard clean ups, aerating, power rake, irrigation and pond start ups, complete landscape installation and renovations, reg mowing & full yard service. Over 18yrs of friendly professional service. 250-762-5005
KMS Home Energy Upgrades, Providing Energy Efficient Solutions & Upgrades for Your Home, Windows, Doors, Ductless Heating/AC, Hardi Plank, and more. 1-877-567-2799 or www.KMSupgrades.ca RESTYLING your living space? Freedom contracting makes your vision into reality. Remodelling - Interiors/Exteriors. Laminate flooring, painting, patios, pergolas etc. Call Doug, 250-575-7006 for estimates. ROSTKA ENT. Ltd. Complete int/ext. reno’s. Carpentry, drywall, painting, bsmt, decks & more. Lic’d & Insured. BBB Accred. Call: Rob 878-8049. office 764-5449. WELLERMADE. Additions, Reno’s, Sun-decks, Bsmt. stes., etc.768-2202 878-6967 Wood Flooring, Log Siding, Log Cabins, Decking, Fencing & T&G U Joint. www.rouckbros.com Rouck Bros. Lumby, BC 1-800-960-3388
ER Decking. Comp. Decks, Arbors, Picollas, Gazebo, Risedbeds, Planters 765-0879 IAN’S Yrd. Maint. Comm. & Res. De-Thatching, Pruning, Tree Removal, Fertilizing, Wkly. Lawncare, U/G Sprinklers, 250-765-3215 I WANT TO CUT Your Lawn! Plain & simple, your lawn needs cutting, and I cut lawns. I’m asking for your business, and in exchange, you will receive both excellent value and exceptional service, GUARANTEED! Weekly maintenance, power raking, pruning, aerating, spring clean-ups, etc. Senior’s discounts, all inquiries welcome! 250-878-7283 ...Common Sense Yard Care... LITZ Lawn Care, weekly mowing, fertilizing, pwr. raking, hedge trimming & gen. yrd. clean-ups. Free Est. 764-6404
M&S LAWN & GARDEN Power Raking, Mowing, Pruning, Yard Clean-up, General Maintenance, Irrigation, Complete Landscaping, Retainer Walls, Water Features. Free Estimates Jim 250-861-3693
ROTOTILLING And Power Raking. Please call Harley @ 778-821-1317 SPRING is here! Time to get your garden tilled. Call Glen at 250-765-1446, 250-470-2527 TAM’S Gardening. Spring clean-ups/Maint. Planting, weeding, pruning. 250-575-3750
Gutters & Downspouts KELOWNA GUTTER Cleaning and repairs. fix leaks, re slope gutters, add downpipes etc, also fascia/soffit Call Richard 250-718-6718
Handypersons TERRY’S Handyman Service. Free Estimates. Int/ext painting, carpentry, baseboards, loads to the dump. No job too small. 250-575-4258, 250-4506939
Hauling & Salvage GEORGE’S DELIVERY.......... PICK-UP TRUCK FOR HIRE. 250-763-8911, 250-212-5034.
Heat, Air, Refrig. SOMMERFELD Heating A/C, Install & Repair Heat Pumps, F/P, Gas Fitting Lic. 215-6767
Home Improvements ADDITIONS, finished bsmts, kitchen & bth reno’’s, tile, hrwd & laminate flooring. Drywall, painting. Ext/int finishing. Call 250-870-3187 INTERIOR Finishing & Reno’’s. No Job too small, Install & Repairs. Drywall, Plumbing, Doors/Win, Baseboards, Cab., Kitchens, Bthrms. 859-2787 STONE Veneer $18.95/sf, installed, choice of 200 samples. Call Brett @ 250-469-1928
Home Repairs HEXAGON Home Repairs & Services. Lic’d., Ins’d., WCB dependable call Bud 863-1477 LARRY’S Handyman & Reno Serv., Lg. & Sm. jobs, Graffitti Removal etc., 250-718-8879
Irrigation/Sprinkler Systems #1 Quality & Low Prices. U/G Irrigation, Design, Supply, Install. Book Now. John’s Quality Irrigation 250-215-0693 WEST-WIND Now booking for irrigation start-ups, repairs & installs. Call 250-860-0025
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WINDOW CLEANING CONSTRUCTION/RENOS Residential, commercial post J.P. RENOVATION construction, gutter cleaning. Serving the Okanagan for 8 years. WCB Contact Randy @ 250-317-1029
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LAKE CONCRETE Driveways • Sidewalks • Patios • Stamped • Exposed Aggregate • Forms • Finishing Concrete Repair & Sealing Jason: 250-212-2630
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ADDITIONS, finished bsmts., kitchen & bath reno’s, tile, hrdwd. & laminate flooring. Drywall, painting. Ext/int finishing. Call 250-870-3187
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Pearwood Corner in Kelowna graces the site of a former pear orchard at the intersection of Yates and Glenmore Roads. This award winning 47-home development, is a mix of two- and three-bedroom townhomes and duplexes designed and built with an appealing mix of California inspired and West Coast architecture. Featuring high-end finishings, exceptional eco-friendly features and spacious floor plans, Pearwood Corner has proven popular with buyers as only a few units still remain on the market. In 2008, Pearwood Corner won a Conservation Excellence Award
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Creative concrete: From the sidewalk to the showroom Mary Breckenridge CONTRIBUTOR
Not so many years ago, few people would have called concrete cool.
But just look at it now. The stuff of sidewalks and warehouse floors is finding a new niche in home design, both indoors
and outdoors. Artisans are crafting the utilitarian material into all sorts of innovative formsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;countertops with built-in water features and
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Concrete has taken a creative leap in recent years, partly because of improvements in materials and techniques and partly because of imaginative minds. Two of those minds belong to Joe Gingerich and Eric Klein, who own construction and landscaping businesses respectively in Stark County, Ohio. They collaborate on outdoor living spaces such as patios and kitchens. Together theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve turned out such creations as a wine cellar in faux stucco and brick, a garden walkway embedded with a leaf design and bar tops accented with stream beds and waterfalls. One of those bar tops featured a stream flowing with what looked like spilled wine. Concrete presents almost limitless decorative possibilities, they said. It can be formed into slabs, vessels and other shapes. It can be scored or sandblasted. Existing concrete can be polished and
dyed or resurfaced with a thin layer of new concrete. And because of the custom work that goes into them, the resulting products are unique. Concrete is â&#x20AC;&#x153;for very open-minded, artistic people,â&#x20AC;? said Ryan Fairbanks, who like Gingerich and Klein makes his living through creative uses of the material. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you want something cookie-cutter, this isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t yours.â&#x20AC;? Fairbanks is co-owner of a business that specializes in custom concrete designs. He and his partner, Mike Piazza (the concrete guy, not the former baseball player), were recently installing a countertop embedded with glass chips at a juice bar. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d already revived the existing, plain concrete floor in the main part of the store by grinding down the top to reveal the granular aggregate, which produces a look similar to terrazzo. Then they scored a
design into the concrete, dyed each section of the design a different colour and polished the floor to enhance its appearance. The storeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s logo, a depiction of a guava, was being sandblasted into the surface. In another part of the store, the floor got a different look from being coated with a glossy epoxy and tinted with metallic pigments. Concrete, whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s used for countertops or cinder blocks, is all made pretty much the same way, by combining cement, water and some type of aggregate, such as sand or gravel. Concrete used for decorative purposes, however, sometimes contains a more attractive type of aggregate. And the concrete may contain additives and have reinforcements embedded that make it stronger, more flexible and less porous, Gingerich said. See Concrete B12
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Appealing design attracts buyers Quality from B9 rates an open perspective, while water closets are kept separate. The master bedroom with ensuite and walk-in closet has a retreat quality, enhanced by consistent architectural detailing. With so few units remaining, sales agent Staccie Bracken-Horrocks has seen mix of young, married professionals and near retirees choose to call Pearwood Corner their home. “People who have bought at Pearwood Corner have seen the high quality and great location as two big reasons to rmake the decision to buy here,” said Bracken-Horrocks. “The architecture is fappealing and stylish and people really appreciate the overall look of the development.” Pre-inspections have been completed at Pearwood Corner, giving buyers the opportunity to read a separate professional opinion. All of the homes
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Product that offers a variety of looks Concrete from B10 Concrete is durable and environmentally friendly, but it’s not necessarily cheap—at least not in its more innovative forms. A new concrete countertop, for example, typically costs about the same as granite or cultured stone, Fairbanks said. Gingerich and Klein said their prices start around $70 a square foot and can easily double with the addition of complex features. That’s because of the labor involved, the contractors explained. The
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to look like stone. He’s even used concrete to create imitation trees. The countertop in his showroom has water flowing through an imitation stream, with a lip built in so a sheet of glass can rest over the stream. Light from a fibre-optic system glows through some of the glass chips and sparkles through pinpoint holes. “I’m constantly toying around back there,” Geiser said, gesturing toward a backroom work area. That day, he was reviving a plastic-laminate
countertop by coating it with a thin layer of concrete and spraying epoxy on a decorative floor. Much of the variation in the look of decorative concrete comes in how it’s coloured. Dying concrete produces a fairly uniform appearance; hand-applied stains can create more artistic variations. Colours can be added to the finishes as well. Concrete can be expected to last the life of a building, Fairbanks said. “And if you ever get sick of it, you can grind it down and dye it a different colour,” Fairbanks added.
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materials are inexpensive, but the construction of forms, the creation of special accents and the application of colors and finishes all increase the cost. Jason Geiser displays a range of decorative concrete options at his DecoCrete Supply showroom in Stark County. A supplier for other contractors, he creates concrete samples to show them some of the material’s possibilities—applications such as floors that mimic flagstone, tile or even barn wood, and walls made from concrete troweled onto metal lath and then sculpted and stamped
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Charitable home building group seeking applicants Habitat for Humanity wants to do more than build houses. The organization also wants to build a strong community. That is Habitat for Humanity is looking for families who are willing to work with us and with otherâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;they are looking for good neighbours.
Habitat for Humanity does not give away homes. They build simple, decent homes which are sold to our partner families, working with people who help themselves. Each selected homeowner family will volunteer a minimum of 500 hours of what is referred to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sweat Equityâ&#x20AC;?
into a building project. Families may work on their own home, the homes of others, or do other approved volunteer work. Sweat equity is an important way for future homeowners to demonstrate their commitment to home ownership and participation in the
partnership of Habitat for Humanity. HFH Kelowna builds homes for low-income families with children. To apply, families must have lived in the Kelowna area for at least two years and meet our income guidelines. The Kelowna chapter will
hold two upcoming information nights to explain their application criteria and process. Potential applicants will be able to ask questions and pick up an application package. The meeting dates are: â&#x20AC;˘ Wednesday, April 21, 7:30 p.m., in West Kelowna at the Community Portables,
2760 Cameron Rd. â&#x20AC;˘ Thursday, April 22, 7:30 p.m., Rotary Centre for the Arts, 421 Cawston Ave. The next building project for the Kelowna chapter of Habitat for Humanity will be two duplexes in West Kelowna, with construction set to commence later this spring.
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Budget Nurseries Toll free 1-866-498-2189 ENSIGN BROS. Call us for a quote on all your excavating & landscaping needs. Mon-Sat. 250-769-7298 Landscape Installs. Yard maint, spr. clean-up, pruning, weekly cuttings, sprinkler repair. For best service, 250-863-9393, 250-681-3200.
Machining & Metal Work
Painting & Decorating
GET BENT Metal Fab, fences, gates, railings, security bars, boat railings. 863-4418
100% AFFORDABLE Painting Exp, quality. Int Paint/ceilings. Winter Specials. Terry 8639830 or 768-1098 1ST. In customer service, Cando Painting, prof. reliable crew, 15yrs. in business, Int/Ext. Eddie 250-863-3449
www.getbentmetalfab.ca
Masonry & Brickwork STONEWORK. natural & cultered. Quality work. 250-8081655 WILDSTONE MASONRY Stone Fireplaces and Exteriors -Call Greg for estimate. (250)826-6989. or email wildstone@shaw.ca
Misc Services ALL KINDS OF FENCES, 6x8 Cedar panels starting @ $65. Gates & custom orders, stainning,250-491-4622www.akf.ca
Moving & Storage
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AAA Best Rates Moving $59+. “Why Pay More” Short/Long Distance. Free Est. Res/Comm, 861-3400 DAN-MEL MOVING. 16’’ One ton 7x12 Trailer. Local/Long Haul. Bonded/Insured. Dan 215-0147/250-766-1282. FAMILY Movers. Moving? Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance throughout 2009. Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250493-2687 -JOE’S MOVING.reasble rates fully equip’d trucks, local-long dist, no job too small470-8194 NORTH END Moving Services Local/Long Distance welcome, Vancouver Special? Free Estimates 250-470-9498
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100% Guaranteed Prestige Painting, European Craftsmanship, Fine Detail work, Ext/Int. Guaranteed Results. 250-864-1041. ACCURATE int/ext. Spring Special! 10% disc, book now. Com/res. Richard 250-575-1013 BLAIS Painting Int./ext. painting, Res./Comm, Repaint Specialist. Insured! 250-801-1439 BRIT-CAN Painting Services. 20yrs exp. Senior discount. Free estimates. 250-863-1389 CLEAN Professional Painters. Cadillac Painters at Ford prices. 30yrs exp. Seniors discount. Call Derek at P&D Painting. 250-769-0228 COLOR Brite Pro Painting. Int/ Ext, Com/Res, 30yrs exp. Qual. Aff. price. 778-478-3660 DALE’S PAINTING Service. Painting Kelowna a better place since 1982, 862-9333 GREG’S Painting, Comm/ Res., Int/Ext. Free est. Seniors Dis., European Experience, 100% Guaranteed. 212-9961 LOVE’S PAINTING. Spring Special. Call for details. 250215-1327 PSALMS 34-A Better life Company. Quality Painting. Sensible rates. 250-869-5874 SEEGER & Son Painting. Quality painting, reasonable & reliable call Jason 801-6931
Plumbing DREGER Mechanical 20yrs exp. Plumbing, Gasfitting, Repairs, Reno’s. 24hr. 575-5878.
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KELOWNA DECK & RAIL. Vinyl, Mod. Flooring, Alum., GlassTopless/Picket878-2483.
Home or Jobsite, Renovations Cheapest rates in the Valley www.thatguysworktruck.com 250-575-5383 A 49.99 1/2ton truck. Load junk & yard waste. Haul away special. Will haul just about anything. Cal Cal 250863-7539
TILE-HARDWOOD - Highly skilled craftsmanship committed to provide the most reliable and satisfying work at reasonable and competitive rates call Joe 250-859-7907 TILE Setter. Artistic Ceramics. Custom tile setting. Call 250870-1009
BOB’S ONE TON. Clean-up, 25yrs satisfied customers. 765-2789, 861-0303 pgr DIGGINOLES N SHIFTINSTUFF. Pickup & delivery service. Rubbish & recycling removed. Landscape, building supplies & Hay delivered, small equipment transferred. 1ton pickup, 14ft Dump trailer & 20ft Flat bed trailer. Yes we work weekends!! For quality work at reasonable rates, phone Ian 250-864-2339 HAPPY Harley Hauling. Appl. pick-up, Dump runs, Construction clean-up 778-821-1317 MINIBINS.COM - DUMPSTER RENTAL Disposal bins of all sizes 5yards to 20yards. 250862-8310 www.minibins.com
Tree Services
XCEL PLUMBING, Irrigation, Gas Fitting and drain cleaning. Comm/res and reno’’s. Service & hot water tanks. 575-3839 KOSKI Plumbing-Heating Gas Fitting Reno’s Res. Bonded/Insured Troy @ 718-0209
Pressure Washing Okanagan Contracting. Hot/ Cold power washing. Free estimates. 250-878-6092 OKANAGAN Pressure Washing. Comm/Res. Fully ins’d. Dave, 250-491-1336
Roofing & Skylights BERTRIM Contracting Co. New roofs, reroofs, roof conversion & repair & general home maint. Bonded & insured. 28yrs exp. Free est. Call 250-768-9675
Rubbish Removal
Sand/Gravel/Topsoil ‘#1 - BBB Kelowna Junk Removal Ltd. (1998) Scrap metal, wood, appls, etc. House, yard, building site, rental properties, renovations, etc. WCB Coverage. Lrg 3/2/1 & 1/2ton trucks 718-0992 or 861-7066 kelownajunkremoval.com
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LARRY’S LITTLE DUMPER We haul little loads of anything, landscaping materials, & Junk to the dump Call 250-718-1114
NEIGHBORHOOD Trucking & Delivery. Sand, Gravel, Soil, Ogo Grow Call 250-870-1138
Stucco/Siding ABSOLUTELY the best quality for all your stucco needs. Superior Stucco Ltd is your call. For free est call Fred, 250-212-4005 J.P. Stucco. Int/Ext. Acrylic, Plaster, Venetian Stucco, Cultered stone Call Joe 859-7026 SEEGER & Son Stucco. Additions, Reno’s +other sm. jobs. 22yrs exp call Jason 801-6931
Tiling
1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1All Exterior Hedge & Tree Service. 25% Discount on 1st Call. Excellent Ref’s. Specializing in Downsizing, trimming, bracing, pruning, sculpturing. Fully Insured. Free quotes. For guaranteed quality service call Dave 250-212-1716. ROB’S Tree Care Ltd. For all your tree care needs...Insured & Cert. WCB. 250-212-8656 STANS CHIPPING. Tree Removal & Chipping. Free Est. 808-2447. Licensed & Insured. STUMP BE GONE. Fully Insured, Stump Grinding & Exposed Root Removal, Exceptional Cleanup, Dependable Service, Free Estimates. Call 250-317-0747
Trucking/ Bull Dozing TNT TRUCKING. No load too small. Junk removal, sand, gravel, etc. (250)862-0821 (250)765-2778.
SALES & SERVICE DIRECTORY RENOVATIONS
ROSTKA
HOME RENOVATIONS
Enterprises Ltd.
The Okanagan’s Renovation Specialists Residential and Commercial, Additions, Garages, Basements, Windows, Doors, Decks, Fencing, Carpentry, Drywalling, Painting Top Quality Worksmanship & Service
Rob 250-878-8049 Off. 250-764-5449
EXPERIENCED CRAFTSMEN
• Bath Remodels • Decks • Drywall
DRYWALL
HEATING & A/C
ELECTRICAL
PLUMBING
A & S Electric
KOSKI PLUMBING, HEATING & GAS FITTING
RYDER ROOFING LTD. Free estimates, senior discounts, member of B.B.B. Fully insured, WCB coverage. All types of shingle roofing & torch on roofing systems. ‘From a hole in your roof to a whole new roof.’
250-765-3191
HANDYMAN SERVICE
HOME REPAIR
HEXAGON
Home Repairs & Service
Decks • Stairs • Fences • Yard Waste Removal • Pressure Washing MARTY CAZES
250-808-0136
Ins’d, WCB, licensed. Masonry, reno’s, additions, decks, leaks & damage. Quality work. Dependable service. Call Bud 250-863-1477 Put the HEX on your problems!
SERVICE YOU CAN TRUST
Qualified, Reliable. • Bonded •Installations • Repairs • Renovations • H. Water Tank • Washer, Dryer • Dishwasher Over 30 yrs. Experience
MEMBER
Licensed, Bonded & Insured
Independently Owned and Locally Operated
HEATING SOMMERFELD HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
Call Troy, 250-718-0209
Call Wayne (250) 215-6767
MOVING
LAWN & GARDEN
Joe’s Moving Service
We Guarantee to keep Scheduled Appointments.
PAINTING
ROOFING
A Division of Bayside Developments Ltd.
• New & Existing Heating Systems • Heat pumps, A/C • Gas fitting • Licensed & Insured. • Replacement Furnace.
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250.869.5874
QUALITY WORKMANSHIP
•Renovations •New construction •Plumbing Service & Repairs •H/W tank replacement • Furnace Service & Installs • Gas f/p Service and Installs Bonded & Insured
Residential & Commercial Wiring, New Construction, Renovations & Service Changes. Complete telephone & data cabling services, Prompt quality service. Licensed & Bonded Call Steve 250-864-2099
Southern BC Heating & Air Conditioning
• Heat Pumps Over 30 Years • Fireplaces Experience • Furnaces Serving the • Repair Okanagan Valley • Install • Sales 250-681-3869
•Electrical • Tile Work • To-Do Lists • Much More
Kelowna • 250-717-5500 kelowna.handymanconnection.com
Lic. & Insured - Ref’s available (WCB Coverage)
DRYWALL SERVICES & REPAIRS New work & renovation work. Over 30 yrs. experience. Framing, boarding, taping, texture t-bar ceilings & insulation. Call Ken 250-212-9588
• Kitchen Remodels • Painting • Plumbing
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“The Professionals” Local/long distance Storage Available No job too small Free Estimates Call Joe Anytime 250-470-8194
Don’t call anyone about yard care until you speak to Ryan @ VANTAGE POINT. Book your power raking NOW - GET 40% off aeration.
250-469-1288
DUMP TRUCK BOBCAT SERVICE HOME RENOVATIONS Neighborhood Trucking & Delivery Top Soil • Ogo Gro • Gravel • Sand • Bark Mulch We Remove: yard refuse, small trees, junk
CHUCK 250-870-1138
PLUMBING
BAYSIDE PLUMBING & Gas Fitting
Providing Energy Efficient Solutions and Upgrades for Your Home
Call Walter 250-766-5580 Cell 250-317-2279
WELDING & FABRICATION
EXCAVATING
KRENNYS EXCAVATING
Excavator & Bobcat Service, Sewer Hookups, Underground Utilities, Footing, Backfilling, Basements, Driveways, Landscaping, Retaining Walls, Rubber Track Excavator w/ blade. Estimates, Fully Insured. Kory 250-451-9095 Cell: 250-869-9125 Serving Kelowna, Westside, Lk Country
PAINTING “ONE ROOM, OR YOUR WHOLE CASTLE”
DALE’S
REMODELING
ELECTRICAL
DRYWALL/PAINTING
Chipster’s
IMPERIAL DRYWALL
ellermade W Additions, Renovations Sun-decks, Bsmt. suites, etc. Call Dave @ 250-768-2202 or 250-878-6967
Electrical & Renovations Allan Hoce, General Contractor
(250)826-0091 aghoce@telus.net
PAINTING
PRUNING
LOVE’S PAINTING
CERTIFIED HORTICULTURIST
PAINT & REPAIR BLAIS PAINTING
SPRING SPECIAL: Call for details
Residential, Commercial, Interior, Exterior Painting& Custom Ceilings. Insured.
250-763-5462
(250) 801-1439
GRANITE
Affordable mobile computer repairs. Free diagnostic consultation.
Accurate Int/Ext Painting
250-878-2068
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Pierre Blais
Trees • Shrubs • Hedges • Clean-Ups Call Stephen
QUALITY PAINTING 250-801-6931
Drywall, Taping, Painting, Texture Ceiling. We Do Houses, Basement & Commercial
CALL NOW FOR FREE ESTIMATE 250.801.5335
(lic. #102788)
PAINTING
NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL
call 250-808-0895
Alan 250-808-6595
COMPUTER PROBLEMS?
JASON SEEGER & SON PAINTING
ALL WEST DEMOLITION LTD.
PAINTING KELOWNA A BETTER PLACE SINCE 1982
PAINTING
Call:
DEMOLITION
250-863-4418
CONSTRUCTION & RENO’S
Construction & Renovations. Over 30 yrs. experience. Interior & exterior paint & finishing.
250-768-9967 250-317-6843
862-9333
250-215-1327
Reasonable and reliable
Residential/Commercial/Industrial. Small jobs, new construction & renovations, panel changes, quality workmanship. Contractor #91625.
All types of demolition. Locally owned & operated. FREE ESTIMATES
PAINTING SERVICE
Vernon: 250-558-0076 Toll Free: 877-567-2799
DON 250-870-7778
D. FRANCIS ELECTRIC LTD
METAL FABRICATION LTD. Fences • Gates • Railings • Security Bars • Cargo Racks • Rollcages • Boat Railings & more. Tube Bending Specialists www.getbentmetalfab.ca
We accept “When The Big Guys Are Too Big We Deliver”
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ELECTRICAL
Commercial & Residential New & Repaints • Excellent Quality SPRING SPECIALS! Beat the HST!
10% Discount Call Richard 250.575.1013 A Cut Above the Rest!
$
60/SQ. FT.
Pugrock Inc. now offering granite to customers in Kelowna. 2-3 week delivery. 21 colours.
BRETT 250-469-1928
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Water Services
Feed & Hay
ON Demand Potable Water Hauling, 2200gal., swimming pool, wellsCall 250-300-4426
Equestrian “DIAMOND H TACK”: 14th ANNUAL CONSIGNENT GARAGE SALE! One Day Only! Sat. April 17 @ 9am Sharp. consign any of your Horse, Rider and Stable Products from March 22 to April 14/10. Pick up your consignment package at 1953 Kirschner Rd. Kelowna. Phone 250-7625631 FREE Board for horse in exchange for help with horses from Thurs-Sun in E. Kel. Shelter & beautiful pasture. Call 250-769-0599
Feed & Hay Screen top soil. $24.00 yard. 250-547-6600.
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*HAY SALES GUARANTEED Quality Grass, Alfalfa, Mixed square bales, round bales & Silage bales. Delivery avail. (250)804-6081,(250)833-6763. Mcleery Ranch Hay Sales, grass & alfalfa grass, squares $7, 1st & 3rd cut haylage for cows, sheep & goats. (250)546-0420, 250-309-1470
Pets
Auctions
GREAT Dane puppies for sale. 1 male, 3 females left. Ready in 2wks. $800. Call 250-765-8764 REGISTERED German Shephard pups, females only, great temperment, adaptable to all lifestyles $1200. 250-768-7241 SHIH-TZU pups female, vet checked & 1st shots. ready to go $550. & parents 1yr old. $300.ea. 250-762-9693
Free Items
Ranch Equipment Estate Auction, Friday April 30th, 11 am in Little Fort. Tractors, balers, irrigation & lots more. For a complete list & pictures view online@www.bclivestock.bc.ca or phone BCLivestock 250573-3939.
Free Items
FREE; to good active home, 3yr. German Shepard female, must be spayed, 768-7241.
Whoodles, (Soft coated, wheaton Terrier Cross small standard poodle), non-shedding, non-allergenic, family raised, intelligent & easy to train. Ready to go April 6th to good homes. Vet checked, 1st shots, $1000 (250)838-5500
2 FREE chairs, white & natural wood, need to be glued. 250979-7415 FREE Appliance pick-up, Rads - Batteries. Call Harley 778-821-1317 FREE! Cloth loveseat, decent quality, 1 small hidden tear. 250-764-6135. FREE vehicle removal for recycling only, cars, trucks, vans. No registration, no problem. Call Larry 250-540-0303. TECHNICS chord organ, 42”W 33”H, 16”D with bench & music. Exc cond. 250-762-9068.
Garage Sales
Garage Sales
Garage Sales
Pets Adult male Border Collie & 4 puppies, Please call 250-2602627 Border Collie Australian Shep X pups, 1st shots, ready April 14. $250. 250-547-9206, 250938-9806. Chi hua hua, 1 male, $450, new litter March 20, orders accepted, (250)492-7775
Garage Sales
St. Bernard Puppies ready to go. CKC registered. Excellent disposition. $1000, shipping available. Call 250-832-7625.
Furniture
Misc. Wanted
LOOKING for farm for Ferals. Must be able to provide warm dry safe year round shelter. Willing to provide fresh water & food daily. These Ferals will be spayed/neutered. For info call 250-768-8134 YOUNG Neutered Male cat needs home, was abandoned, so gentle understanding. Donation to Humane Society would be appreciated. 250768-8134
Household Furniture Sell-Off
X-ACTO knife blades, 100 blade pack, $10. 28 packs available. Purchase all for $250. Drop by the Captial News at 2495 Enterprise Way. 8-5 Mon-Fri.
Furniture
Frame Excellent Quality........... $125.00
6PC Cherry sleigh bdrm set. Queen bed, dresser, mirror, chest, 2 night stands. New!! Still boxed. Worth $5000, Sell $1295 Can deliver. Call 250550-6647 DOUBLE glass door- cooler by True Manufacturing. 2 years old. Good condition. Asking $1000. 250-878-7131. MEDICAL lift recliner, green, $600. Call 250-769-3567
Garage Sales
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High Quality Dining Room table + 6 Chairs and Hutch.................... $250.00 Plastic Deck Table + 6 Chairs.....$50.00 Double Bunk Bed White Steel.... $25.00 Nearly New Single Bed Mattress and Solid Wood Desk + Chair White. $10.00 Light Brown Bedroom Suite with New Mattress................................ $325.00
Call 250.212.4888 or 250.764.6135 DININGROOM table w/6 chairs & hutch $300. Light brown bdrm suite w/new Queen mattress $400. Plastic Deck Table & 6chairs $50., Single bed, steel bunk bed, white $35., Single Bed mattress & frame excellent quality $150. Solid wood desk & chair (white) $35. 250-212-4888 FUTON, wooden arms, 5mos old. Antique Singer sewing machine, all access, works. Small modern glass topped accent table. 250-767-6764 NEW 3-pc Sectional Sofa w/ottoman, In orig. pkg. Worth $1499, Must Sell $899 250550-6647 can deliver
Heavy Duty Machinery 18mo. old upright 3cyl 7.5hp 220 Extreme duty Compressor, replacement cost $3700, asking $2600 obo. (250)5491065
Jewels, Furs
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1.2K Ladies solitaire S1 clarity diamond ring and matching band. Appraised at $13,900. 1yr old. Must sell. $5700 obo. 250-769-9091 KELOWNA Gold Brokers.com turns your unwanted gold and platinum jewelery, silver coins and silverware into cash. With 25 years buying experience in Kelowna we look forward to your call for a no obligation quote. Call Jeremy @ 250575-4363.
Medical Supplies 2 Medical Scooters, 1 Pacesaver, $900 3whl. 1 sml Go Go Pride. Fits in back of minivan, great for malls. $700. 250-860-3112 2 Scooters, 4-wheeled, good cond., new batt., $1500. each, 250-212-5015
POWER Chair, Jazzy Select 6 2yrs. old, Ex. cond. $900. 250717-3484
Misc. for Sale 2 Scooters, 4-wheeled, good cond., new batt., $1500. each, 250-212-5015 4PC blk bdrm suite, $200. GE 32” TV, $100. Green rocker recliner, $100. 2 computer desks, $50ea. 250-769-5409 DEMO wood and gas fireplaces on sale at Kelowna Fireplace Solution, 183 Hwy 33. Come in now and save by taking advantage of stove exchange rebate. 778-753-5607 DO YOU NEED LARGE AMOUNTS OF FREE FILL? no trucking charge 250-307-3839 Dacron Enterprises LTD. FRENCH Povincial sofa & chair. French Provincial coffee table, kit table & 4 chairs, antique chandeliers, patio table. All in very good cond., moving, priced to sell. 250-765-2177 OFFICE Desk- Cherry; colored, bow front work station with file pedestal, hutch, 30” wide file cabinet, and high back leather chair. Exc cond. Asking $550. 250-878-7131. STORE Fixtures. Gondola shelving - Book case, slatwall floor units, window & floor bunks, kiosk - card/CD display, desks, ceiling fans. Veiw at #170-1855 Kirschner
Misc. Wanted PURCHASING DOWNSIZES & ESTATES. Cash paid for useful items. Please call me BEFORE you throw anything out! SAVE THIS AD! OKestates.ca CALS 250-860-1958
Musical Instruments PIANOS Warehouse Sale @ Moir Pianos. STEINWAY, HEINTZMAN, YAMAHA and more !! Priced to Sell !! Call Richard @ 764-8800
Sporting Goods RUSSIAN SKS’s - Top choice, from $299. 1120 RDS Ammo, $195. Shotgun + ammo specials. Guns bought & sold, Glocks. Complete Gunsmiths Services. Bluing, Powdercoating. Weber & Markin Gunsmiths. 4-1691 Powick Rd. Kel. 250-762-7575
Stereo / DVD / TV 53” Big screen Hitatchi TV, blk cab, $575 obo. Blk Shaw box, $100. 250-763-8025
$100 & Under 15 cu’ GE fridge, white, $100 obo. 250-317-2213 18SPD sport/mnt bike. $65 obo. 250-317-2213 2 lrg blk garbage containers with wheels, $35 obo. 250317-2213 ASSORTMENT of large gym duffell bags, $15-$30 obo. 250-317-2213 COLOR TV, 24”, Citizen, 6yrs old, no remote. $75 obo. 250317-2213 GOLF Club and bag $10. 250868-0049 HIDE Away chesterfield, like new cond., new upholstery, $100. 250-763-7098 HOSE reel cart, holds 225’, $40 obo. 250-317-2213 INDOOR/Outdoor elec house grill, barely used. $40 obo. 250-317-2213 LRG wall mirror, 30”x41” w/wooden trim, $40 obo. 250317-2213 NEW Queen size bed conforter in bag, (green), $50 obo. 250-317-2213 OLDER Fridge for beer. Works good, $50 obo. 250317-2213 WHIRLPOOL Dryer, cream color, $45 obo. 250-317-2213 White American standard toilet, incl seat & everything for hook up. $50. 250-769-1675
$200 & Under ARMOIRE Like new $189.obo.1 (250)764-0464 COMPUTER System, WIN XP, Internet ready, excellent condition, $200. 869-2363 Kel G.E. Washer & Dryer, very good cond., $150.obo. 250861-1233 RECLINER Loveseat, very good cond., $150. 250-7624951. SET of 4 tires. Touring continental. P215/60R16 - 94T, 80% tread. $150. 250-862-8246 WHITE washer & dryer, clean & in good cond., $150. 250764-2445
$300 & Under CENTRAL Vacuum w/attachments, $299. Will install. 250762-3468, 250-869-2947 COMPUTER LAPTOP, WIN XP, internet, excellent condition, $300. 250-869-2363 (Kel) INDUSTRIAL Buffalo 1/2” Drill Press, $250.obo. 250-7682269 LRG Go-Kart, 8hp B & S. Runs great, fast, reliable, $280 obo. Call 250-763-5462 PATIO Swing w/cover, like new, not used $299. 1 (250)764-0464 PORTABLE Window vented Air Conditioner/Dehumidifier, w/remote $300. firm 762-5431 QUALITY Teak Gentleman’s Highboy $300. (new $1200.) 250-762-4951 SOLID maple china cabinet/ hutch/ glass doors, 5’Wx18”D. $250. 250-861-4350. TREADMILL, Ex. cond. Cadence model #860, heartrate mon., $295. 250-768-9424
$400 & Under GARDEN Cultivator, “Yard Pro”. 17”, 5hp, chain drive, used little, $375. 764-4128 SHUFFLE Board, 12’ long, $375.obo. 250-768-2269
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$400 & Under TOYOTA Box Utility $350. 250-491-3048
Trailer,
$500 & Under 1 Set Washer & Dryer, serviced by Lic. Techs, $475. 250-868-1934 KING Box spring (2) w/mattress, recent purchase like new, w/linens $499. 764-0464
Garage Sales ESTATE Sale! Lift chair, A/C, Occ. chairs, TV & DVD/VCR w/stand, lamps, Bdrm ste., dinette set, patio furn etc. 250764-9049
Acreage for Sale 10 acres with VIEW of lake and CITY of Kelowna - approved for 2 residences - rare offering. 5 miles to downtown ! - had 6 now, only 3 left - was $699,000 weekend special only $639,000 for next buyer. Call Will Loudoun 250 470-1144 Realty Executives Kelowna. 13.9 tree’d acres. Mins from Arrow Lake. Offers over $99,000. 250-269-7492 5.5 acres flatland, fully serviced, pics at monashee-recreation.com. Arrow Lakes area. 250-269-7328 FANTASTIC Opportunity to own nicely updated 4Bd. home with gorgeous valleyview on priv. 7acre property in Ellison. MLS. $775,000. Charlene Bertrand, Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty, 250-870-1870 READY to build on this 3 acres in Whitevale area, Lumby. Flat, few trees, drilled well. Gas/hydro to driveway. Price $245,000 GST. obo. 250-547-6932. SHUSWAP RIVER FRONT 11.3 acres w/shop $400,000. 1985 house on 22.5 acres $799,000. 15.9 acres $400,000. Water and services. 250-838-7660.
Apt/Condos for Sale 1 BDRM + den, a/c, w/d, close to all amenities. Rutland area- Barber Rd. Top floor, great view. $900/mo utils incl. 250-868-2601 or 1306-867-1893. 2BD. 2Ba. top flr. 1265sf., Bernard Ave., new reno, best unit, quiet, no rentals, over 45, $350,000. 250-769-5928 Lux condo, level entry, 2bdr,2 bath, 2u/g stalls, f/p, granite tops,Geo thermo,Aberdeen Heights, 3211-Centennial,Vernon. Save Realty Fees. $314,000. 250-307-4840. OWNER will pay maintenance for one full year ! 1 bdrm COMPLETELY REMODELED - LIKE NEW ! asking $ 134,000 call Will Loudoun 250 470-1144 Realty Executives Kelowna. SPACIOUS 1100sq’, in Rutland, adult oriented complex, 2 bdrms, 2 baths, fresh paint, new flooring, walking to shopping, $239,500. 250-275-4690. THINKING OF SELLING? For a confidential, no obligation, free market evaluation of your property call Mark Jontz, Royal Lepage 250-762-9446 or 250-860-1100 anytime.
Commercial/ Industrial Property NEW LISTING core commercial downtown Kelowna Cawston/St Paul Near Propspera. Corner lot 110 ‘ x 150 “ Great potential. Asking $ 1.39 m Owner will look at offers. Call Will Loudoun 250 470-1144 Realty Executives Kelowna.
For Sale By Owner 2000sq.ft. 2 storey 1996 home, Enderby, 3bdrm +den, 3 full bath, 2 decks w/view of Enderby Cliffs. Landscaped yard, fully fenced, RV parking. 2 car garage w/220. Central air/vac, gas/heat/hotwater/ stove/2-f/p, large kitchen white ceramic tile, new laminate/carpets. $359,900. 250-308-9882. AWESOME LAKEVIEW. Dbl wide modular, 2bd, carport, 2decks, 10x30 workshop, 5appl, gas FP, 55+, pets ok. $95,000. 250-768-7124
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INVESTORS! FULL DUPLEX! $285,000, spacious, well-built sxs duplex, features 3bdrms, 2bath, garage each side, income at April 1 is $2100/mo. located on nice corner lot in busy Prince George, TURNKEY, time limited offering, view online at: www.buy-thishouse.ca, call 250-490-8888, Penticton
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LOWER Mission, fantastic family home 4bed. 3bath, $579,900. 250-450-9094 THINKING OF SELLING? For a confidential, no obligation, free market evaluation of your property call Mark Jontz, Royal Lepage 250-762-9446 or 250-860-1100 anytime.
Houses For Sale ******* OKHomeseller.com Where smart sellers meet smart buyers! View Thompson Okanagan properties for sale.// Selling? No Commission. (250) 545-2383 or 1-877-291-7576 $398,000. Rutland, just listed, suite up/suite down, 5bd, 3bth, 2lndry’s. MLS Ken Dempsey, Remax. 250-717-5000 $448,000 Rutland, Just listed, 8yrs new, 4bd+den, no GST, fully finished. MLS Ken Dempsey, Remax. 250-717-5000 4BD. 2ba. Fixer Upper w/big yard, ONLY $269,900. For a Free List of Foreclosures & Fixer Uppers call Lloyd @ MacDonald Realty 215-5607 KelownaDistressSale.info BANK FORECLOSURES Free List & Pics. Realty Match www.KelownaForeclosures.org BLOW OUT! was $ 369,000 TODAY $ 299,000 NEW HOME! You Own the lot ! know someone who wants a deal ? they buy it - I WILL PAY YOU $500 VACANT 2 bdrm- 3 bathrm bsmt home at # 88 1750 Lenz rd. West Kelowna. Call today Will Loudoun 250 470-1144 Realty Executives Kelowna. CLEAN, Bright, 4Bd. home. New windows, new furnace & 5appls., $349,900. MLS. Charlene Bertrand Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty 250-870-1870 FREE Home Evaluation online at www.KelownaHomeval.org Reality Match. LOWER Mission 2bdrm +den, 2.5baths, fenced in, dbl garage. $429,000. (250)491-0823 MORTGAGES LOW RATES. 5YR. 3.89% VARIABLE 1.85% Trish at 250-470-8324 NEW Spacious 3bd, 3.5bth 1/2 duplex w/bsmt. Offers all the benefits of high end townhomes without the strata fees. $379,900. Call 250-764-8326 THINKING OF SELLING? For a confidential, no obligation, free market evaluation of your property call Mark Jontz, Royal Lepage 250-762-9446 or 250-860-1100 anytime.
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Lots 1/2 acre lot with a view of Shuswap Lake. This is one of the last undeveloped lots in Shuswap Lake Estates, 16 km from Salmon Arm. Asking $99,900 or will make trade as downpayment on property in Kelowna. Contact Ron or Annette at 250-563-2356 or raparnell@shaw.ca for more information. CORNER lot in subdivision in Armstrong, asking $159,000. (250)546-8378 KELOWNA WEST, Beat the HST. Huge serviced lot, 8600 sf. 3064 Smith Creek Rd. Partial view, build immed, $219,900 Ken 604-657-4923 Jim 604-307-3923 jimmygee@shaw.ca KIRSCHNER MOUNTAIN Large Building Lots from
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Brand new. 3 bed. 2 bath. Over 1300sq.ft. Great room design. Concrete foundation. Sundeck. Quiet cul-de-sac space. $189,900 plus GST. Low down payment. Modern & Urban “Sierras” neighborhood. Close to downtown West Kelowna
~ Spectacular Views. Bring Your Own Builder. Close to All Amenities. 250-862-0895 www.kirschnermountain.com LUMBY: 3 view lots on new subdivision (Schunter Drive) Lot 2: $115,000 + GST. Lot 3: $120,000 + GST. Lot 4: $125,000 + GST. Call Mike 250-547-9402, 250-309-1042 MOVE to the Upper East Side, lot for sale by owner, city & lake views, large building platform, asking $275,000. Call 250-859-3510, 250-451-9162 SPECTACULAR VIEW lots in prestigious Quail Ridge. Starting at $204,900. Tammy, Royal Lepage Downtown Realty 250-307-3125 www.thepeaksofcapistrano.com. 1/2 acre lot with a view of Shuswap Lake. This is one of the last undeveloped lots in Shuswap Lake Estates, 16 km from Salmon Arm. Asking $99,900 or will make trade as downpayment on property in Kelowna. Contact Ron or Annette at 250-563-2356 or raparnell@shaw.ca for more information.
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NEW MODULAR HOMES 1835 Westside Road South 250-317-5504 www. KelownaAffordableHomes.net OPEN HOUSE April 10th & 11th. Fri. & Sat. 12-3pm. New Home, new warranty avail in Lake Country. #83 Belaire Estates. Family, small pet welcome. Open floor plan, 2bd, 2bth. Reduced to $149,900. Call Bob, 250-808-4117
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1BD, 2nd. flr., bright & spacious, 700sf., $850 incl util., NS. Westbank, 250-768-9083 1BD. $800. or 2BD. 2ba +den $1200. Avail. now short term Ok. Appl. & w/d, unfurn., xlg. deck, view. DD, np, ns, Hwy. 33 Rutland, 250-491-3090 1BD, backs onto Mill Creek, hwd floors, $825 incl utils. Call 250-878-9585 2BD. 1880 Pandosy, Adult building, NP, NS, all utils & WD incl. Immed. $900. Call 250-712-2401 2BD. 2ba. Upgraded, 2-prkng, 6appl, ns, np, Baron Rd. $1200. incl. util., in-suite wd & strge, May 1st, 250-768-5414
Apt/Condo for Rent 1BD or 2bd, avail immed. Quiet, secured, updated building located in DT area. Walking dist to shopping. Cultural District, Waterfront Park, bus route. Incl FS, DW. Building amenities include beautiful landscaped courtyard, laundry room & covered secure prking. Price starts at $800. Ask about signing bonus avail for Mar/Apr. Contact Jagoda for more info at 250-762-0571 2BD. apartment, Spacious, close to Capri Mall, NS, NP, 1yr lease, avail March 1. $895 incl heat. 250-763-6600 2 BD & den, West Kelowna, Two Eagles Golf Course, 2 yrs old, 6 app., u/g pkg, lge balcony, lake/golf view, near shops & transit. No parties,absolutely n/p. Hot water incl. Ref req. 1 yr lease pref. $1200/mo plus d/d. Call Pam 250-681-1968 2bd fully furn’d top flr, view, XL deck, UBCO Quail. 250-8591300 $1600 2BD Lakeview corner suite, Westbank. XL Wrap around sundeck, upgraded. $1490 incl utils. 250-859-1300 2BD lakeview in Winfield, priv ent/deck, new reno/appl, lndry rm, AC, NS, NP. $850 incl utils/cbl/int. 250-547-6624 2 BDRM, $975 hydro, f/s, NO PETS, on Rutland Rd. South, Belgo Area, on bus route, Avail. now. 491-3345 or 869-9788 (Cell) 2BD. Senior’s apt. quiet cls. to DT, 3appl, heat, hotwater, drapes, ac, sec. prkng w/video survillience, onsite mgr., safe & secure, ns, np, $785. 8606548 2BD. WESTBANK top flr, lakeview, vaulted ceilings, spacious, bright, upgraded, utils. incl’d., $1390. 250-859-1300 3BD, 2bth, Cosco area, $1550/mnth + hydro, ug prking avail, $30/stall. NP. Avail May 1. 250-869-9788 ATTN SENIORS: 1bd suites for lease in a secure quiet well maintained building. View of Mill Creek and beautiful backyard, close to bus, shopping, hospital & beaches. Call 250762-4160 DT Safeway loc. 2bd, gorgeous view, 6th flr, pool, AC, balcony, top security, seniors discount. $925. 250-769-9091 THUNDERBIRD/EVERGREEN APTS. 435/395 Franklyn Road, Kelowna. 1 and 2 bedroom suites, 3-appliances, AC, drapes, walk-in storage, underground secure parking, hot water included, Laundry facilities on site. Close to excellent shopping, major bus routes (excellent bus service to all campuses, Orchard Park Mall & downtown), theaters, medical facilities & restaurants. Rental incentives offered to qualified applicants. Call 250-7625932 for appointment to view.
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Commercial/ Industrial 2400sq’ Office/warehouse for lease. 690 McCurdy Rd. Kel. Av May 1. Rick, 250-770-0903 HWY 97N for lease 1acre of Industrial compounded yard, 250-765-3295 - 250-860-5239
Commercial/ Industrial 1/2 - 4 acre serviced, fenced industrial lots for lease. Light, heavy or industrial use including auto wrecker & storage. 7000sq’ serviced coverall shelter for storage or workspace or build to suit. Westbank Industrial Park. 250-769-7424 750 sq.ft. ground floor downtown Kelowna only $ 750 month Call Will Loudoun 250 470-1144 Realty Executives Kelowna SHOP for rent. April - Oct. 19x30’. Westside. $600/mo. 250-470-8393. Shop for rent in Vernon 1250 sqft. Roll up door, gas heat Comes with or without paint booth. Lots of parking $900/mo util. 250-549-4500
Classifieds, Give us a call! 250.763.3212 Duplex / 4 Plex 1BD. Lg. fnc’d., yrd., insuite w/d, all appl., refs. req’d., $800+utils Avail. now765-0609 2BD. 2 lvg.rms., 1ba, WBank, $1000.mo+dd. & hydro, ns, np, Avail. immed, 250-864-4255 2BD., Lg. fnc’d. yrd., insuite w/d, all appl., ref’s. req’d., $950.+utils Avail now765-0609 3BDRM upper level duplex, lndry, garage, close to UBCO. $1400 incl utils. 250-801-9621. KEL. N. near dwntwn & bus. CARRIGE HOUSE, compact 1000sq’ 1 bdrm, newer & clean, 1.5bath, tile/ carpet, skylights, 6 appl, a/c, 1 car gar, $1100. Also 1200sq’ 2 bdrm duplex, $1300. NS, NP, DD. 250-868-7677. MAY 1st. Spacious 2bd in 4plex, FS, WD hook up, small deck, NS, Ndogs, adult oriented. $850. 250-763-9825 RUTLAND - BRIGHT, clean, 4 Bdrm, 2 bth, f/s, laundry hookups, N/P, N/S, References Required. $1400 + utils 765-6544
Housesitting RESPONSIBLE Housesitter avail., 5mo min. Exp’d, clean, ref’s. Kelowna 250-808-0830 RETIRED SENIOR looking for house sitting opportunities in the Vernon area. N/S N/P excellent references. Leave a message (701)347-8772 available 1 May.
Mobile Homes & Pads 2BD mobile, Westside, NP, $795mo+utils. Call 250-7171033 or 250-718-8824
Modular Homes 45+ NEW showhome with view off your 8x50 patio 2700 sf, 2 bd, 3 ba, 5 appl. & warranty. Trades considered $299,000.00 #88 1750 Lenz Rd 250-868-5114
Homes for Rent 2BD 1 ba. in Rutland nr shop ctr. Suit working cpl. May 1. $1100/mo. 250-764-1605 2bd house with bsmt, lrg deck, FS, new carpet, close to DT, NP, Nparties, ref’s req’d, DD, $1200. 250-860-1038 aft. 5pm 3BD. 1ba Main flr, dw, ac, pets? view, quiet area, util/int &sat incl. $1650 250-807-2269
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Homes for Rent 2BD. Winfield, Dbl. wide hm, surrounded by orchard, 3appl. $850. +dd, avail. Apr. 15, np, ns, pref. quiet working cpl., 250-763-0327 2-BEDROOM 4-Appliances, Patio, Garage, Pet OK, $1200 OR 3-Bedroom, 5-Appliances, Den, Deck, Carport, Pet OK. 250-860-1961 - Register Online www.cdnhomefinders.ca 3BD, full main flr of house, Westbank, new reno’s, carpet & paint, lrg priv & fenced yard, $1095. May 1. 250-768-4383 5BD. Home in Rose Valley, 5-appl. dbl. grge, ac, u/g irrig., avail. long-term May 1, $1800. np, ns, call Tina 250-768-9665 6bd, 3bth, 3 storey house, dbl garage, city/lake view. Ellison area. Ndogs. $2200+utils. May 1st. 250-869-2186 CENTRAL loc, 2bd, 2bth Carriage house. $1000mo+utils. Also 2bd, 1bth home on same lot, $900+utils. Ref’s & lease req’d. May 1st. 250-300-5703, 604-349-4989 JUNE 1st, 4+1bd exec house lakeview, 2kits, 3bths, CV, AC, Ndogs, $2500. 250-769-5409 L. Mission, steps to beach. 3 bd, 2bth, mod bungalo, quiet gt’d comp., dbl gar., retired /prof cpl pref. NS, NP. $1500, lease. May 1. 250-764-8992 NEW 4bd executive home, 3bth, high end finishings throughout, w/lakeview in Shannon Lake. NS, NP. $3200 +utils. April 1. 250-309-1555 NEW MODULAR HOMES 1835 Westside Road South 250-317-5504 www. KelownaAffordableHomes.net RENT TO OWN Tired of renting? Get on the path to home ownership! If you have a small down payment, I have a nice home for you. Less than perfect credit OK. Call 1(866)927-7027 WESTBANK- 3 bdrm, private fenced yard, close to Zellers, Avail May 15. $1290 incl utils. 250-768-0605, 250-808-8007.
Office/Retail 1175sq’ of grnd-flr OFFICE SPACE for lease at 2000 Enterprise Way. Avail May 1, 2010. All leaseholds complete with 6-offices, boardroom, lunchroom and reception area. Call 250-862-1210 eves 250763-3990 800SQFT. 2nd. floor. office space on Commercial Dr. Avail. May 1st., 250-868-4808 HWY 97 North, 1800-2800sf’ of retail, 2100sq’ of Office/Retail for lease. Rutland area 250-765- 3295, 250-860-5239 OFFICE/RETAIL space for lease. 160 & 164 Rutland Rd North. 750 & 1200sq’. Mike for more details, 250-862-7313
Recreation EXPLORE in style! 2010 towables & motorhomes for rent from just $582/wk! Call Kelowna Truck & RV today @ 250-769-1000.
Rooms for Rent ALL Comforts of Home, mo. & wkly, Furn’d. DT core & others, Kit, dishes, w/d, 250-861-5757 CLEAN, Furn’d rms/suites, DT core. FS/WD. Utils incl. $475+ /mo. Quiet Male 250-861-5757 CLEAN roommate, NS, ND. Great loc. Nice, ac, $445. 8608106, 250-718-1621 FURN’D. Rm. Downtown area, cbl. & w/d, quiet, mo. or wkly., avail. immed. 250-862-9223
2187 Verde Vista Road, Kelowna Mortgage Helper or B&B Potential
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Spacious walk-out Rancher with new roof, newer Furnace & H/W heater, new flooring. Spectacular valley views-2 F/P, Huge Fenced back yard with assorted fruit trees, nice w-shop/ garage, RV prkg. It’s Country Living at its BEST !!
This One Really! Won’t last long!! Bill Anton - 250-309-3255 Web: bill.anton@century21.ca email: bcanton@shaw.ca CENTURY 21 EXECUTIVES LTD.
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LOT at Swan Lake RV Resort. $550. Long term preferred. Lot will accommodate larger RV’s. 250-275-0661 for more info
2BD, 1bth downtwn, bright, lev ent., just reno’d suite. FS, shed, shr’d lndry, NS, NP, Nparty’s. Mature quiet wrking person or couple. $895 utils incl. 250-762-8810 aft 4pm. 2BD. Avail. May 1, 1400sf. fab. lakeview, newly reno’d., newer appl., Rutland Bench, $1150util incl., 250-215-0984 2BD. Bright ste. all utils incl., 4appl., ns, np, $1000.mo., Avail. now763-1924, 878-4225 2BD bsmt suite, May 1, very close to Orchard Park, incl FS, WD, priv drive, ent utils incl. NS, NP. $1000. 250-859-3510 2BD. & bth, seniors, sep ent, 6appl, NS, NP. Modern 1500sq’ unit, $1300. utils incl. 250-765-4495 2BD. +den, 1ba, Blk. Mtn., priv. ent. & w/d, fresh paint & lam. flr. cls. to bus/school $800. +utils. 250-765-7263 2BD. Furn’d., nr bus stop, np, ns, pref working people or student, util incl. May 1, 808-3777 2BD. In Blk. Mtn., incl. utils, $1200.mo., ns, np, avail Apr. 15th, 250-491-0125 2BD legal suite, Rutland, avail immed, sep lndry, water sofener, $900. Anju 250-808-0249 2BD. N. Rutland, Grd. Lev., sep entrance, wood flrs., A/C, washer & dryer, cable, cls. to bus/UBC, ns, np, $900 utils included. Apr. 15. 250-491-3935 2BD, Sep. ent. share w/d prkng, nr. bus, ns, nprtys. $900 incl. utils. 250-863-2102 2BD suite, kit., lvingrm, lndry, approx 900sq’, 4appl, carport. Rutland upper bench, NP, NS, quiet neighborhood. $825 incl utils. Phone 250-765-1589 2BD. Winfield bsmt, priv ent., FS, NS, NP, May. 1st, $750 incl utils, DD. Wrkg person/cpl, ref’s. 250-766-3395, 861-0656 2BD. Winfield, lkview, bright, ns, np, fp, 6appl, sing/prof. cpl, $950. May 1, 250-317-2279 3BDM newly reno’d bsmt suite, large yard, small pets. April 1. $850. 250-808-7473 3BD. W-Bank, newly reno’d, sep. ent., wd, f/s, gas fp, ns, cat?, quiet, mature persons, Mar1, $975 incl.util 212-5209 693 Mayfair Crt. 1bd suite, ground level, NP, NS, Nparties, avail now. $850 all incl. Every month inspection. Call 250-765-4594, 250-317-4015 $900 all incl. NS, NP, 5min drive to UBCO. 2bd suite. Call 250-470-9899 AVAIL MAY 1st: 2-bdrm suite newly renovated, 1 block from college. Sep ent. and laundry. 5 appls. 3-pc bath (no tub). Utilities, cable internet & satellite TV included. No Dogs. N/S. $1100/mo Call Ben or Aundrea @ 861-1937 or email strawberriepie@shaw.ca AVAIL. Now. Bachelor suite, KLO area, util/cable incl. share bathrm., np, ns, $570/mo. +DD. 250-317-2325. BACHELOR ste. in Blk. Mtn., brand new, Apr. 15, huge bthrm., shared w/d, own ent., view, pets neg., $600.mo. incl. utils +DD, 778-753-1003 BEAUTIFUL view- 1 bdrm suite in Peachland, May 1. $750 incl utils, cbl, int, w/d, prkg. NS, NP. Info & pics at www.rjt.ca/suite 250-767-6330 EXEC suite, 1 bdrm, level ent, all inclusive, view, spotless, Mount Royal. NS, NP. $875/mo. 250-717-1033. GLENMORE - 1BD, Bright Modern Suite. Furnished (opt), 5 Appliances, digital cable - w/ internet - utilities incl. absolutely NS, NP. Quiet single/ prof. $800/mo. Tel: 762-9258 LRG grnd-lvl 1bd suite, lots of storage, priv drive & ent., Avail now, NS, NParty. $775 incl utils. Call 250-868-9591 MAY 1. 2bd, priv ent, no stairs, NS, NP. $895 incl utils. Call 250-765-2857 N. RUTLAND - Newer 1Bdrm. Great location. Util. & cable incl. N/S, N/P references req. $725.00 call 250-718-8148
1BD. Hosp. area, 2nd. flr.in Heritage hm. , suit 1, ns, np, nd. Avail., $600.250-470-8495, 1BDM, Mission area, incl utils, indoor prkng, fp, a/c, like new, $900/mo. 250-863-3711. 2BD. for rent in Westbank, $975. Avail May 1 or sooner. For more info 250-768-2269 3BDRM SUITE, great location, bus stop next to prop., FS, WD, $1300+util. 250-448-1940 Sml Bach., furn/unfurn, Springfield, $625. 1bd bsmt, Cosco area $750. 250-861-1400
Shared Accommodation 1BD furn’d, student/working female, NS, NP, utils incl, Rutland, $500. 250-765-6614 aft 5 1BD, livingrm, shared bth, $550 incl utils. Close to KLO & hospital. Avail immed. 250492-8681, 250-809-4868 aft 6 2BD apt to share, 1/2 rent & 1/2 utils. Current rent $795. Rental ref’s req’d. Call 250868-3144 BDRM on Lowe Crt for quiet, tidy, NS/ND, wrkng/stdnt. M/F. $475 Al 868-1336 or 300-4280 KELOWNA: 2bdrm. spacious condo to share w/working female, W/D/F/S/DW/MW, patio, beautiful yard, + more, close to amenities, 1block from Costco $550/mo. inclu. util., Sharla (1250)878-3582 MATURE Female to share home, furn’d. lg. rm. own bath, share kit/wd. new quiet house, need vehical, nr. Airport, $550. 250-491-8177 Private bdrm semi-pri bth, quiet person, $475-$500, everything incl1-888-492-2543 PRIVATE BED & bath for rent in 2 bed/2bath condo. $500 incl utilities, cable, internet, phone. Furn’d. Avail May 1. 250-862-7141 ROOMMATE wanted, ns, np, cls. to DT & bus, $500. +DD, 250-801-5969
Storage Fenced and secured storage on Okanagan Avenue Vernon from $30/mth 250-549-4500
Suites, Lower 1300sq’ 2bd, 5appl, jetted tub, pool, utils & Sat incl. NS, NP. Ref’s req’d. $1100. April 1. Call 250-769-7107 1500SF, Bright, spacious, fully furnished. w/o Executive suite, appl., dishes, linens, w/d, yrd. Avail. now short term Ok. $1000. one adult, $1500. 2 adults., DD, ns, np, East Cent. Kelowna 250-491-3090 1BD. $700. cls. to UBC, util. incl., Avail. now. 250-7651696, 863-9518 1BD. Ground lev. $700.mo. incl. utils., ns, np, sing. working person, immed, 765-5854 1BD Lg. w/o, Westbank. $800 mo. all inc., NS, NP, May 1. 250-768-7795, 250-717-6490 1BD. Modern ste., $775.mo. incl. utils. & wd., gr. lev., patio & yrd., quiet & priv. np, adult oriented. Avail. May 1 or sooner, 250-762-4951. 1BD. New, $750. incl. utils/net, W-Kel., beautiful tile work eating bar, quiet area, hiking trails, May 1. 250-859-0892 1BD new furn/unfurn, 4-appl, utils, cbl incl, lndry, clean working female pref., NS, ND, NP. $825. Avail now. Call 250707-2889 1BDRM spacious, bright, sep ent, Knox Mnt area, NS, NP, mature, quiet, working person. $680 utils incl. 250-762-9562. 1BDRM suite, avail April 15 or May 1. $700. NS, NP. Rutland. Close to school. 250-864-3512 1BDRM suite, avail May 1. Rutland, clse to shops/school. $700 incl utils. 250-863-1302. 1BD. Ste. Blk. Mtn. lg. deck, lakeview, utils incl., $800. ns, np, 250-491-3268, 878-1983 1BD suite, N. Rutland, sep ent., ground level, wood floors, cable, A/C, close to bus/UBC. NS, NP. $750 utils included. Call 250-491-3935 1BD Suite, walk-out, central Westbank, 1200sf., lg. kit., lg. master, Avail now. $890. 250768-0605, 250-808-8007 1BD view suite, immaculate, new reno, WD, NP, NS, Dilworth Mnt. $850 incl utils. Call 250-448-9500 1BD w/o bsmt suite, shr’d WD & utils, N.E. Kel. $650. NS, NP. 250-493-6000, 490-6086 1BD. W/O Winfield, bright, spacious, share w/d, cls. UBC, quiet single, ns, np, incl. utils/int., $650. +dd & refs req’d, 250-766-4985 Avail now 1-BEDROOM 5-Appliances, Patio, $700 Including Utilities OR 2-Bedroom, 4-Appliances, Patio, Fenced For Pet, $850. 92 Suites On File - 250-8601961 Register Online www.cdnhomefinders.ca 2BD. 1Ba. ac, gas f/p, 2-car grge, shared heat, $1200.mo. Avail now, 250-868-7360
Suites, Upper 1700SF. Main flr. 4yr. old hm. N. Glenmore, 3Bd. 2ba. ns, np, ac, all appl., patio, ex. prkng, walking dist. to schools/shops, prof. cpl. desired. bsmt. not incl., $1600. incl. utils. May1, 250-859-0857 1900sq’ exec 2bdrm 1/2 house. Fireplace, private, patio, media rm, suites quiet prof single or couple. NS, no pets. $1300 unfurnished $1600 furnished. Util incl. Refs, Avail imm 250-764-4688
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2005 Acura EL, silver, 4dr, sunroof, heated leather seats, climate control, 53,000kms, incl.winter tires on rims, manual, all serviced at Acura. $14,000. 250-309-4920.
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Townhouses 2BD. Recently reno’d., nr. Plaza 33, kid & pet friendly, $1090.mo., 250-870-7172 2BD Townhouse. Conveniently located in Cent. Westbank. 1 unit, completely reno’d, $975+utils. Min. 6mo. lease. NP. Call 250-763-2300 THINKING OF SELLING? For a confidential, no obligation, free market evaluation of your property call Mark Jontz, Royal Lepage 250-762-9446 or 250-860-1100 anytime.
Want to Rent WEST KELOWNA/Kelowna area - Professional couple looking for clean, bright 2-3 bdrm + den rental property. I work as a software developer for a local company and my wife is a stay-at-home mom with our 11 month old baby daughter. Ideal place has hardwood floors, parking spaces for two vehicles (garage preferred), pet and smoke free, quiet. Long term lease required (1 year min). Refs avail. Contact John at 250-575-3404 john.l.fitzpatrick@gmail.com WORKING woman looking for clean, quiet above grnd suite in Kelowna area. Has small lap dog (Bishone) Excl ref’s. Reasonable rent, call after 5pm. 250-801-9506
Aircraft ONE set of AMPHIB FLOATS (NEW), Bill-Mar (1850s) IBS light weight fiberglass composition, Pitt Meadows airport, $15,000 firm. 604-921-9411, 604-250-8144 (L.D collect)
Antiques / Classics 1962 PONTIAC LAURENTIAN 4-dr. sedan. 350 Crate Goodwrench motor, new Rochester 4 barrel carb, dual exhaust, Indy mags. Body in exc. cond., runs well, interior needs work. Excellent car for restoration, $3,500. obo.
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‘71 CHEV pu, 1/2 ton stepside, LB, 350 auto, #’s match. Runs great, $1800. 250-763-5462
Auto Accessories/Parts (4) 235/70R16 All Season Tires. 75-80% tread, EXCELLENT condition. MUST sell. 778-478-7769, 250-869-7362 LYLE’’S TOWING Free removal of unwanted vehicles. Pay up to $1000 for good vehicles. Lots of used parts for sale. 765-8537 Mercedes used parts. ‘91 VW convertible. BMW 633chi ‘79. Peter 250-542-0284. TRUCK Frame. 1988 S10 4x4, sandblasted, primed and automotive paint with newer tires and mag rims. Comes with transfer case and misc parts. $750 obo. Email pics avail. Call Dennis, 250-765-7811
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Auto Services A-1 Mobile Mechanic. Red Seal BMW Certified, 7days/wk $70/hr Call 250-765-8181
Beaters under $1000 ‘87 Ford Aerostar, $500. ‘73 Chev pu, 2wd, $700. ‘76 Chev pu 4x4, $900. 250-763-5462
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OUR CARS LAST! 1989 Honda Accord, 5 spd, new clutch, runs gd, low kms. $2000 obo. 250-863-1302. 1997 TOYOTA Camry XLE, V6, auto, sunroof, 2 sets of tires, 1 owner, mags, leather, fully loaded. $6500. 250-3178986. 1999 VW Cabrio, blk ext, leather tan int, full load. $7500 obo. 250-808-0588 2002 Intrepid SE, silver/gray, 4dr, power options, a/c, 150,000K, new tires. clean car. $4700. (250)938-5590 2003 Buick Regal LS, V6, 3.8, 138k, full load. $5990. DL#30312. 250-862-2555 2003 Ford Focus ZX5, auto, leather seats, full load. $5990. DL#30312 250-862-2555 2006 CHEVY Caprice, mind cond, 47,000kms., 5spd. sport, asking $6250. 250-469-4056 2007 Toyota Camry, only 11,550kms, cleared from all recalls, still has warrenty, 2.4L fuel inj., 158hp, 4dr, 5spd auto, loaded. Paid $34,000, asking $23,000 obo. Call 250769-7849 2008 Pontiac Torrent: Full load, automatic, Podium Edition, 31631km. To arrange for viewing please call Asscoiated bailiffs at 250-860-3132 MERCEDES 320 Diesel Bluetec, 2008, 15,400k, $53,000. Peter, 250-542-0284
Cars - Sports & Imports 1981 Mercedes 380SL convertible, softop & hardtop, exc.cond. $14,500 Peter 250542-0284 1992 Silver Miata, exc. cond. new top with glass rear window, new battery & brakes, c/w security system, $5500. 250-540-3741 1997 Lexus ES300, 4dr Sedan, 286,000 highway kms, 2nd owner, professionally serviced since new and loaded. Heated leather seats, sunroof, 6 CD, power everything, never smoked in, new tires. In great shape. Have new one, must sell this one. $6800. obo.250542-5705 or 250-306-0274 cell. If no answer please leave message. 2001 VW Passat, 110,000kms, black leather, sunroof, fully loaded, $8500. 250-546-4099, 250-307-5866. MERCEDES 230SLK Ex. cond., sport convertible, 140K, only $13,000. 250-469-4056
2002 HD Softail std. luxury blue, lots $$$ in upgrades, exc.cond. $15,500. 250-5421881 H, 250-558-8928 C. 2003 100yr Ann. Harley softtail std. blk, lots of goodies, must see. $15,500 obo. 250-5421881 (H), 250-540-7244 (C). 2003 Honda Ruckus, 50cc, black, 8000km. Like new, $1400 obo. 778-475-1886. 2003 YZ250 dirtbike, exc.cond, tons of mods & extras $3300 obo 250-549-1703. 2004 HD Roadglide, stage 1 kit, tour pack + extras, MUST SELL! $9500. 250-878-5645 2005 BMW K1200 LT 17,000kms, central locking pkg. Incl. Anti-theft warning system, ground lighting; heated soft touch seating, back rest; heated grips; c/c; cd /am/fm radio; luggage railing w/brake light band for top case; high-electric operated windshield; adjustable chrome footrests, double sockets; reversing aid; hydraulic centre stand; ABS braking; $15,000 (250)542-5428 2008 Blk Harley Davidson Night Train, over $10,000 upgrades, like new, $22,800. Call 250-863-9969 $AVE E-SCOOTER $ALE *Brand New* E-Scooters $779 Kids Dirtbike/ATV Start@$249 Adult@$1499 Buggy,UTV,etc www.KDMSports.com 1-866-203-0906/250-863-1123 ETON 2008 model Beamer 3 motor scooter, 49.9cc, 2cycle, direct oil injection engine. 2660km, large tires & windsheild. Maint manuel incl. $1200. 250-762-0654 LEARN to ride from the most experienced instructors in the BC interior. Small class size; courses start every two weeks. Use our bike for the road test at no extra charge. www.vtwinokanagan.ca or 250-764-7075
Recreational/Sale 1988 Vangaurd 28’ MH. 350 Ford chassis. Only 46,000 kms. New fridge, starter & tires, canopy, dual air, power plant. Very clean, sleeps 6. 14mpg on hwy. 250-860-4102. $14,000 obo 1990 Ultrastar Class “A” 30’, gas & propane, solar panels, 6000 Generator, roofair, Invertor 1500, 60,000mls., 454 motor, alarm, clean & loaded. $12,500.obo. 250-763-8928 1995 16’ Bonair travel trailer, very good cond. $5000 obo. 250-546-2614.
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1995 Class “A” 32’ Winnebago Adventurer, wide body, 454 GM motor, 62,000km., ex. cond. no-smoke, fridge, 4burner stove, queen bed, mirco oven, h/w heater, forced air furn., generator,+other opts., sleep 6, serious inquiries pls., asking $28,000.obo., 250-7684814 aft. 5pm. 1997 TRIPLE E Empress DP + Arizona Room/2 Solar panels/Blue Ox towing system. Top of Line. Loaded. $49,000 250-768-1299 before 7pm 1998 Tent Trailer, very clean, good cond., sleeps 6, never smoked or cooked inside. 250766-4532 6-9pm $4490 obo. 1998 Topaz 5th wheel, 29.5’, large slide, excl cond., micro, furnace, queen size bed. $13,500. 778-478-1890 2000 Dutchman Express 22’ motorhome, 77,200k, like new battery, tires, brakes, exc. cond. $25,400. 250-546-6667 2004 Commander 35’, work horse chassis, 24,000mls., 2 full slides, most opts., many extras, ex. cond. in/out, no p/s, asking $82,000. 250-707-3335 2005 GULFSTREAM Cresendo 36ft, CAT Diesel Pusher, Freightliner chassis, 31,600 miles, Diesel Gen, washer and dryer, air ducted, 2 slides. All the extras. No smoking. No GST or HST. $95000 OBO Pt Cruiser Tow car available. 250-546-4976 2006 Class A Motorhome, 37ft Commander, Allison trans, 3-slides, 5700kms, $98,500 (250)494-9683 2006 Fun Finder Extreme Lite Trailer, 13ft., fully equip’d., c/w shwr/bthrm., vanity, tv, dvd/cd microwave, furnace, awning. slps. 4, mini van towable +extras. $12800. 250-769-0989 2006 Monterey 26’ trailer, loaded, bunk,, 4300lbs., mint, ext. warr., $16,500. 764-4256 Hookup & go 1992 Chev 3/4ton w/1988 25’ Prowler 5th Wheel. Both in great shape. Will sell separate. Sacrifice 1st takes it all $5,000 (250)542-6399 TENT Trailer, new floor, cables, screens, fridge, stove, 2 propane tanks, $800. 13’ Aluminum boat w/2 folding seats $400. 768-9032 WANT to sell your RV? Bring it to the Boat & Leisure Show at the Yacht Club May 1 & 2. 250-870-1230
1983 Toyota P/U, canopy, runs, no papers, $250. firm. 250-765-5903 1985 Mercedes diesel camperized Van, 5spd, high roof, exc.cond $14,500. Peter 250542-0284. 1989 International 5 ton, enclosed, diesel, 5 spd, ex running cond. 250-542-9715. 1995 Dodge Ram 1500, V8, box liner, ex. stereo, 225ks, $6000. 250-870-0880 1997 International 4900-DT 466E flat deck Eaton 6 spd Tranny, air brakes 33000 km on new engine CV Inspection, steel deck good rubber Fassi F145 Knuckle Boom with forks & straps. $24900 Ray 250 308-0157 1999 Plymouth Voyager, 3L auto, 165k, good cond., no accidents, $2900. 250-762-5800 2001 Chev Silverado, 2500hd, Durmax diesel, Allison trans. 4 wd,std, cab, longbox, c/w matching hirise canopy, new 10 ply tires, brakes, mechanic owned & maintained, beautiful condition! $14,500. 250-5503221. 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 2WD, 4.7L, V8, cruise, tilt, air, 4dr, 98,000kms, $7700 obo. (250)545-7671, 250-938-6301 2002 Ford Windstar, 3.8L, 139ks., ac, 1 yr. full warranty, $5500.obo. 1999 Chevy Astro, 4.3L, 136ks., ac, Cargovan, AWD, $4500.obo. 762-9693 2004 GMC 2500 HD 4x4, ext. cab, long box, 6L, both gas & propane, well maint, 244K, $8950 obo. (250)542-2822 2005 Toyota Tacoma SR5. Air, cruise, tilt, windows, locks. 51K, 5spd, $14,900. Call 250707-1680 2006 Dodge 2500 diesel, 4x4, S/B, quad cab, exc cond $23,500. 250-549-1703. 2007 Chevy Silverado, 4x4, 2500HD, 4dr, 117,000kms, full load,6’6”L box $21,500. 778475-0521.
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2003 Nissan XTerra S.E 4wd, loaded, V6, auto, 85,000k, exc cond $14,500 250-492-8087
CARGO Trailer, 2007, blk, 12’, sngl axle, Wardlaw, rear barn doors, side man door, $2900. Call 250-863-9969
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Boats 1991 Sea Ray, 18’.9” bowrider w/trailer, 4.3L inboard, 8 seats, $8500.obo. 250-762-9693 ESTATE SALE. Fishing outfit ready to hit that wonderful little fishing hole that you love. 13’8” boat (Smoker Craft) 2 X fishing seats, rod holders, oars, paddles, boat trailer (Nu Way) Boat cover, Electric boat motor 38lb thrust, spare prop, 3 X batteries Nautilus deep-cycle 12 V, 1 X life jacket. $1800. 250-448-8792 OUTBOARD motor. 1998 Mercury 8hp, 2 stroke short shaft & 3 Gallon plastic fuel tank, 2nd owner, well serviced, in excellent running condition. Steve 250-878-2979. WANT to sell your boat? Bring it to the Boat & Leisure Show at the Yacht Club May 1 & 2. 250-870-1230
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NOTICE OF AGM Wednesday, April 14, 2010 @ 8 p.m. The ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the Landowners in the Glenmore-Ellison Improvement District will be held on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 2010 @ 8:00 p.m. at the District office at 445 Glenmore Road. Copies of the 2009 Financial Statements will be available after April 7, 2010 at the office as well as the General Meeting. One trustee term expires this year. Nomination forms for this position are available at the Office or at the Annual General Meeting. Nominations will be accepted at the AGM or at the District office no later than April 15, 2010 at 3:30 p.m. The Election, if necessary, will be held on May 6, 2010 and the Advance Poll on April 29 , 2010
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The District will commence its spring water main flushing March 22nd - April 21st, 2010 as follows:
• Glenmore Rd West Side . - March 22-26 • Glenmore Rd East Side - March 29 - April 2 • Ellison & Glenmore Bench (east side of Valley Rd to Hwy 97) - April 6-9 • Wilden - April 12-14 • Quail Ridge & Dry Valley Rd - April 14-16 • UBCO Zone - UBCO Campus and Kelowna Int’l Airport areas - April 19-21 Flushing occurs between the hours of 8:00 am and 3:30 pm. Avoid doing laundry during these times. During this period you may experience variations in the water pressure and some discoloration in the water. If you experience discoloration, run the cold-water tap until the water runs clear. To avoid any inconvenience, check your water for clarity prior to using. You can visit the GEID website: www.glenmoreellison.com to view any changes to the scheduled dates and when GEID crews will be in your particular area. Residents wishing direct notification about spring flushing in their specific area can email hbauer.geid@shaw.ca. Please include your street address in your email request.
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Board of Education of School District #83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap) Contract: MV Beattie Elementary School Phase 1 Earthworks Reference No.: 168-0421 The Owner invites tenders for: The demolition of a portion of the existing annex building, construction of temporary sanitary and storm services and earthworks for the building level preparation of the new MV Beattie Elementary School in Enderby BC. Interested parties will be able to obtain sets of Contract Documents during normal business hours 8:00am -5:00pm or email will be available on request from: Site 360 or 540 Leon Avenue Kelowna, BC V1Y 6J6 Ph. 250-862-3600
MQN Architects #102, 3301-24 Avenue Vernon BC V1T 9S8 Ph. 250-542-1199
Email Contact Kerry McCallum Kmccallum@site360.ca David James Djames@site360.ca Vicki Topping Vtopping@mqn.ca On payment of a non-refundable amount of $50.00 including GST payable to: Site 360. Call to reserve your set. Bid documents may also be viewed at Construction Association Offices in Kelowna, Kamloops and Vernon, BC. A ten percent (10%) Bid Bond shall be submitted with the Bid. A fifty percent (50%) Performance Bond and a fifty percent (50%) Labour and Material Payment Bond are required within ten (10) working days of the Award of Contract. The successful bidder will be required to enter into a MMCD contract. A non-mandatory pre-tender site meeting will be held at: 10am on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 on site by the tennis courts (807 Knight Ave, Enderby). Tenders are scheduled to close at: Tender Closing Time: 1:00 pm local time Tender Closing Date: Thursday April 22, 2010 Site 360 540 Leon Av Kelowna, BC V1Y 6J6
T10-042 Supply of Ready Mix Concrete Sealed tenders, clearly marked on the outside of the envelope with the words “T10-042 Supply of Ready Mix Concrete” will be received at the office of the City Clerk, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna, BC up until 3 PM, Local Time, April 29, 2010. Tenders will be opened publicly at that time. The City reserves the right to reject any or all tenders, to waive defects in any bid or tender documents and to accept any tender or offer which it may consider to be in the best interest of the City. The lowest bid or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. Tender documents may be obtained at no charge from the City of Kelowna website or from the Purchasing Department, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna BC V1Y 1J4. kelowna.ca
For additional information please contact: Kerry McCallum or Barry Gowing Site360 Inc. Phone: (250) 862-3600 Fax: (250) 862-4849 Email: bgowing@site360.ca Sealed bids together with all other attachments as called for in the Instructions to Bidders, marked “BID FOR: MV Beattie Elementary School Phase 1 Earthworks, Enderby, BC ” with the Bidder’s name and return address clearly indicated on the envelope, will be received at: Attn: Mr. Kerry McCallum Site 360 540 Leon Drive Kelowna, BC V1Y 6J6 For Faxed Tender Revisions Attn: Mr. Kerry McCallum.
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The lowest or any bid will not necessarily be accepted. In submitting bids, it is understood that the bid will remain irrevocable and open for acceptance until thirty (30) calendar days have expired from the bid closing date.
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CUISINE from Jude’s kitchen patio refreshment It’s only going to get warmer, even if it does—in typical spring weather fashion—go from hot to cold with frightening rapidity right now. So, prepare for warmer weather with some patio snacks and appetizers, and perhaps a few drinks that would be fun to take out onto the deck. Martinis of one sort and another are all the rage right now it seems, so come up with one of your own to serve friends next time they drop over. And, it’s simple to keep a package of tortillas in the freezer, ready to make up some quesadillas for sudden company. If you don’t have chicken, just go with the cheese. If you don’t have cheddar, use mozzarella or thin slices of brie. Yum. No chives? Use green onions. Don’t like green peppers? Open a can of black beans. It’s all about what you have in the fridge or garden and what flavours you feel would taste good together. Incidentally, if you enjoy wines and would like to learn more about it from a fantastic instructor, Rhys Pender, consider the UBC-Okanagan Wine School Apr. 12 to 16, which includes winery tours, opportunities to learn about wine and food pairings and wine tasting. For info and to register, call Barb at 250-807-9289 or e-mail: cs.ubco@ubc.ca Another session will follow, Aug. 4 to 7. I long ago lost count of the number of people who have contacted me because they’ve misplaced a favourite recipe they’ve clipped from this column over the past 12 years or so, but I’m gathering my favourites into a book to be published this fall by the Okanagan Institute. Please reserve yours on the website at: www.judiesteeves.com JUDIE STEEVES / CAPITAL NEWS
Chicken & Cheese Quesadillas with Chives There’s always a bit of cold chicken in the fridge, isn’t there? What better way to polish it off than to create another meal with it? These make an excellent snack or a great lunch. This pairs quite deliciously with Mission Hill’s Five Vineyards 2008 Pinot Grigio, which is a lovely amber colour and full of ripe fruit flavours, but very crisp and fresh. 2 whole wheat tortillas (9-inch) 1/2 c. (125 ml) cold chicken 1/2 c. (125 ml) sharp cheddar cheese 2 tbsp. (30 ml) minced chives 2 tbsp. (30 ml) minced green peppers 2 tbsp. (30 ml) cream cheese 1 tbsp. (15 ml) minced parsley or cilantro drizzle of barbecue sauce freshly-ground black pepper Shred chicken and cheese and mince chives and green peppers.
Using tortillas that will fit flat into your cast iron frypan, or another frypan, spray the bottom of the pan with a little olive oil and place the first tortilla in, over medium heat. Sprinkle half the cheddar over the bottom of the tortilla and arrange chicken over it. Sprinkle it with chives and green peppers and drizzle it with barbecue sauce. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar on top. Spread cream cheese on the other tortilla and sprinkle with black pepper and fresh herbs. Cheese side down, place on top of the other fillings, pressing down. Spray the top with a little oil. Heat for a few minutes, until the cheese has begun to melt and the bottom is turning brown and crisp. Turn over until the cheese is melted and the underside is browning and crisp. Slice into wedges and serve. Serve 2-4.
Gartrell Lychee Martinis As patio furniture returns to Okanagan yards and decks, this is a good time to celebrate spring with an exotic drink outdoors. I actually brought this creation back from Southern California where it was deck-time in February. ice cubes 12 oz. (35 ml) vodka 6 oz. (18 ml) lychee liqueur 6 oz. (18 ml) club soda 6-12 lychees 6 squirts of fresh lime juice
6 lime peels, to garnish Peel and seed the lychees and skewer them ready to garnish the finished drink. If you must resort to canned ones, rinse them first. Combine vodka, lychee liqueur and club soda and pour it over lots of ice cubes in a martini shaker. Give it a good shake. (Make sure the lid is on securely!) Strain it into martini glasses and top each with a squirt of lime, a twist of peel and a skewer of lychees. Makes 6.
Sharon's Vegetable Dip Serve with a colourful platter of fresh vegetables: peppers, celery, carrots, mushrooms, cauliflower or broccoli florets. 1 1/2 c. (375 ml) yogurt 1 1/2 c. (375 ml) mayonnaise 2 garlic cloves 1 tsp. (5 ml) salt
1/2 tsp. (2 ml) pepper 1 tbsp. (15 ml) mustard 2 tbsp. (30 ml) minced green onion 1 tsp. (5 ml) curry powder 2 tbsp. (30 ml) parsley Combine all ingredients and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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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Mayor wishes he’d done a few things differently Jason Luciw STAFF REPºORTER
If Mayor Doug Findlater could go back in time, he says he’d do a few things over in the governance study process that lead to incorporation of West Kelowna. The Westside governance committee, which he headed, wrapped up its work three years ago today (April 11). Findlater said while the committee did a lot of valuable work during its four-year term, in retrospect, some tasks left unaddressed should have been delt with at the time. “(The committee’s work) has led us on this great adventure of the new municipality,” Findlater said in a speech to the West Kelowna Residents’ Association annual general meeting Tuesday night. “I think the groundwork that the committee laid has put us in good stead. That’s certainly my evaluation. I would have done quite a number of things differently with the experience that I have now, but that’s probably a whole other presentation.” After his speech, Findlater was asked to elaborate on what exactly he would have done differently. “I think we would have done more due diligence on some of these regional district services that we’ve raised, like parks ownership,” said Findlater, who was elected the municpality’s second mayor in November 2008, one year after incorporation. Findlater said West Kelowna’s ownership of the Westside Waste Water Treatment Plant on Gellatly Road should have been negotiated as part of the governance study. “There were objections from Peachland and the Westbank First Nation behind the scenes I guess and the regional dis-
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Doug Findlater trict asked us not to pursue it. I think the committee, in retrospect, probably should have put its foot down and said, ‘No, this goes.’ But we were three years into a fouryear process, we had the end in sight and we compromised.” He added he wished the committee had also resolved the municipality’s name issue prior to the governance referendum in June 2007. “I wish in my heart that we had. I kept raising that as one of the things on the list. In the terms of reference the committee was to decide the name. The committee had no appetite for that though and instead set up that process that we basically followed with the naming committee.” Findlater said the governance committee did well in resolving many other matters however, such as negotiating funding from the province for road maintenance, which amounted to between $900,000 and $1 million per year. It also secured transition funding, which amounted to $1.425 million per year until 2012. “We got the max,” said Findlater. Money for assistance with policing costs was also secured. Findlater noted that while the governance committee wanted to negotiate Crown land acquisitions, it couldn’t because the province needed a legal entity such as an incorporated municipal-
ity to work with and at the time no decison had been made about the new governance structure of the Westside. But he said the committee should have paid more attention to the municipal boundary issue. Findlater accused the province of pulling a “switcheroo,” removing Crystal Resort from the boundary. “Crystal Mountain is an issue because of its (infrastructure) impact on us.” Other than the ski hill, however, Findlater said the governance committee probably should have recommended the province create a tighter municipal boundary. The mayor feels too much vacant Crown land exists within West Kelowna “Whether we need to go out as far as we did, probably not because we’re responsible for fire protection in that area. We are, in part, responsible for land that’s fairly far out there.” He added some of the WFN Community Forest exists within the municipal boundary, which he feels makes no sense because West Kelowna has no jurisdiction over that land. “No one told us about The WFN’s tree forest license within our boundaries, which is a bit of concern to them and a bit of a concern to us. In hindsight we might have drawn our boundaries a little tighter.” Council could do a boundary reduction but there’s been no formal discussion on that matter to date, he said. The governance committee’s work led to the referendum in which Westsiders narrowly voted to incorporate rather than join Kelowna. The original Westside District name was changed to West Kelowna last year.
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Cam Best with Ducharme Landscapes places rock around shrubs planted alongside a recreational trail that’s set to open later this month in the vicinity of Kinsmen Park in Shannon Lake. The project’s costs were shared between the federal Recreation Infrastructure Canada program and the District of West Kelowna.
▼ CONTRACT
West Kelowna takes the wheel of transit service Jason Luciw STAFF REPORTER
West Kelowna has its first transit contract. Mayor Doug Findlater said while he hasn’t received anything to sign yet, the municipality received its own agreement from B.C. Transit this week, enabling the municipality to make direct decisions about transit services within its boundaries. Until now the Central Okanagan Regional District had the service contract and much of the transit planning was done through Kelowna City
Hall. “This is now like test driving a bus,” said Findlater, explaining the municipality must now begin to review the service and prioritize future improvements. “Our staff and our council will be accountable and we will be looking at all of those issues related to transit service levels, location of bus stops, routes (and) design of bus stops.” Findlater said transit exchanges at Stevens Road and in Westbank are particularly in need of attention.
“We get complaints about the bus stop near the Bank of Nova Scotia (in downtown Westbank) and the garbage piling up for example. The businesses are affected there,” said the mayor. “The Stevens Road bus stops look like bomb shelters and if we want more people to use transit, we’ve got to make them a more attractive option.” The municipality will eventually consider moving the Westbank transit hub, said Findlater. The mayor added the municipality wants to work with the Central
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▼ RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION
Secondary suite fireworks fizzle Jason Luciw STAFF REPORTER
The expected fireworks over legalizing secondary suites didn’t go off at the West Kelowna Residents’ Association annual general meeting on Tuesday night, however, the discussion did show how polarized the community could become on the issue. Five of the 50 people in attendance had something to say about the issue to Mayor Doug Findlater, chief administrative officer Jason Johnson and planning manger Nancy Henderson, who were given advance notice that the subject of legalizing suites could be a source of contention during the meeting. Two residents spoke
in favour of council’s proposed approach and three against, both sides receiving equal amounts of applause.
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AS TAXPAYERS, WE DON’T WANT SECONDARY SUITES IN OUR AREA. Sherrlyn Sawatsky
West Kelowna council is proposing blanket zoning for suites in almost every residential zone in the municipality. If approved, the policy would remove the rezoning process for individual suites, which a
homeowner is currently required to go through in order to legalize a rental unit. With each rezoning application a public hearing is required. Past West Kelowna Residents’ Association president Larry Mintz said he was opposed to blanket zoning because it would remove residents’ ability to have a say on changes to their neighbourhood’s character. “Ninety-three per cent of your tax base is essentially residential and a good chunk of that is going to be single-family homeowners and they’re not all interested or wild about having secondary suites,” said Mintz. “You can’t solve the affordable housing issue at the expense of taking away from them the fun-
damental right to at least say, ‘I object.’” Former regional district director Len Novakowski agreed. “To adopt a bylaw that permits secondary suites to be allowed without consultation from the neighbourhood would be a mistake. I think people feel very strongly that if they’re going to have secondary suites in their neighbourhood they should have a chance for public input,” said Novakowski. Sherrlyn Sawatzky added that she moved to Smith Creek because it was a single-family residential neighbourhood and blanket zoning could take that away from her. “As taxpayers, we don’t want secondary suites in our area. We
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out to hunt for secondary suites and deal with them appropriately, not alter the character of her neighbourhood to solve the problem. “I don’t know how
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▼ SIGNS AND POSTAL CODES
Plenty can be done to put West Kelowna on the map E veryone else in the world now knows roughly where West Kelowna is, with a vague reference to the municipality finally popping up on Google Maps this week. However, the virtual world’s gain does nothing to resolve the real world’s loss of where other jurisdictions end and where West Kelowna actually begins. Therefore, the time has come for the District of West Kelowna to fork out money for the final two steps that would give people, who live, work and play here, better ideas as to exactly where they are in the jurisdictional maze known as the Westside. Step one is simple and relatively inexpensive. More signs needs to be installed on roadsides around the municipality. Step two is more complex and could be quite costly, both politically and financially. Postal codes must be changed.
With signs, West Kelowna has not gone quite far enough with its plans to add “Welcome to West Kelowna” signs at the south and north entry points Jason on Highway 97. West Kelowna Luciw would do well to follow Kelowna’s lead when it comes to roadside markers. The eastside city has placed signs at appropriate locations on arterial roads that simply state, “Kelowna City limits.” The blue signs with white lettering, while small at maybe 50 centimetres wide by 60 centimetres tall, clearly let you know you’re not in Lake Country, Ellison or Joe Rich anymore. Copying this solution in West Kelowna would go a long way in helping many people who, believe it or not, still do not know where they live and work on the Westside. The signs would not be about creating an us-and-them mentality with
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other jurisdictions. The solution would be about helping everyone figure out matters like whom to call when a streetlight burns out, if they feel taxes are too high, where to vote, if bylaws are being violated and so on. By rough count, West Kelowna would need to buy about three dozen municipal boundary indicators for major roads leading off the Westbank First Nation reserves, Peachland and the Central Okanagan West rural area. The municipality could apply to the Ministry of Transportation for assistance with the cost. Granted, the transportation ministry is already forking out $30,000 to add the words West Kelowna to mileage markers on various Okanagan highways this year. But with West Kelowna spending $45,000 on new Highway 97 welcome signs, including lighting, perhaps the cost of additional roadside boundary signs could be tacked on as priorities in the provincial and municipal budgets next year. As for that complex and costly postal code change, it too would help sort out location-related confu-
sion, properly defining statistical jurisdictions for next year’s national census, help election officials determine who has the right to vote in 2011’s civic election and in future federal and provincial elections and appropriately register addresses in databases for documents such as passports and drivers’ licences. The current V4T and the V1Z postal codes are based on delivery areas established in the 1970s and haven’t made much sense since West Kelowna incorporated in 2007. Since those codes now apply to overlapping jurisdictions and make boundaries difficult to decipher, the sensible solution would be for the V4T and V1Z postal codes to be handed to Westbank First Nation reserves No. 9 and 10. West Kelowna could then be given its own unique postal code or codes. Since there are more addresses in West Kelowna, however, the easier solution might be to keep both existing postal codes with West Kelowna and to give the Westbank First Nation reserves their own new codes.
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Unfortunately, the cost of an address change usually falls on the person, corporation or government that initiates the alteration. Therefore, the price tag and any potential cost sharing arrangements would need to be investigated. But since more postal codes will eventually be required to accommodate growth on the Westside, one could argue that Canada Post, working in concert with local government, should make the change now as a means of clearly establishing jurisdictions for the future. With the Internet now figuring out where West Kelowna is and with these last two matters wrapped up, perhaps the day will finally come when people can give a clear answer to the question, “Where in the world is West Kelowna?” Jason Luciw is the Capital News’ Westside reporter. He can be heard this Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on AM 1150’s Open Line with Phil Johnson and West Kelowna Mayor Doug Findlater. jluciw@kelownacapnews.com
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surrounded them. They saw it in the faces of children who laughed so heartily they fell down. It was in the effort people took to remember every one of their names – rather than being referred to as “that Canadian guy” or that “white girl with the bandana.” They learned that making connections mattered—not in a surface way but a meaningful way. That it is through making connections that we become more powerful like the bundle of sticks in the Aesop’s fable. I remember my first experience of oneness, and unconditional love and it was a powerful thing. I’m confident this experience will never leave these students. That no matter what they choose to pursue in life, and no
matter how hard it may get at times, this feeling, this conviction that there are no limits placed on love, will act as their compass. These students told me over and over again: “We thought we had so much to give them but really, they have so much to give us.” And now these students are going to be giving to the rest of us for a long, long time to come, making way for yet another generation touched by the infinite expression of love. It’s not an idea, or even an ideal. It’s real. These young adults know it. Thanks for the vision. Karin Wilson is a journalist and staff minister with the Centre for Spiritual Living in Kelowna. karinwilson@telus.net
Watermain work is put on hold The District of West Kelowna is delaying repairs to a watermain at the corner of Kelly Road and Sunnyside Road and has returned water service to normal for Sunnyside customers. The repair will be conducted in the near future, say municpal offcials but no date or time has been announced. Residents with questions can contact the municipality at 778-7978840.
The municpality had planed to shut down water service to the Sunnyside neighbourhood Wednesday for the day due to a watermain break at the corner of Kelly Road and Sunnyside Road. Repair crews were on site and expected the service to be restored by late Wednesday afternoon but a change of plan has delayed the work and while water service is back, the repair work will be done at a later date.
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When making a crash compensation claim, it’s best to get on with your life
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activities altogether. I give my clients very consistent advice on this subject. I tell them to completely ignore the fact that an insurance company investigator may be following them around. I tell them to live their lives to the fullest, allowing only medical advice and their pain tolerance to get in the way. Much to the surprise of many of my clients, pursuing and negotiating a claim is not about having to become sneaky and clever. It’s not about putting on an act and walking on eggshells to ensure
you are not taken advantage of. Yes, reasonable precautions have to be taken,
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but generally speaking, most of my coaching is about trying your very best to make the most of a
bad situation. Certainly talk to your physiotherapist, chiropractor or doctor about returning to activities that might interfere with your recovery. Straining muscles that therapists are struggling to heal can reverse the good work that the therapists have been doing. Often, however, returning to more and more activities will enhance, rather than set you back in your recovery. Have faith in your lawyer to handle insurance company spin. Even if your faith is misplaced, at least you haven’t put your life on
hold or compromised your recovery, which in my view are more important considerations. ••• ICBC has publicly responded to my recent column that legal advice is required to ensure a fair settlement. The response was from Craig Horton, senior vice-president in charge of claims. When negotiating the settlement of a claim, ICBC is not dealing with the injured victim as a customer to which it would owe a duty of fairness. By leading injured victims into believing
the contrary, they are discouraged from getting the legal advice they need to clue them in about their rights and empower them to enter into negotiations with their eyes open rather than going in blind. I welcome a debate on the subject. This column is intended to provide general information about injury claims. It is not a substitute for retaining a lawyer to provide legal advice specifically pertaining to your case. Paul Hergott is a lawyer at Hergott Law in West Kelowna. paul@hlaw.ca
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he mystery continues. Why the national media dislike headlining positive news is something I have never figured out. No sense complaining or whining. If I did that, somebody would say I was complaining or whining. So I won’t. Instead, I’ll just give you the numbers as reported, though not in headlines anywhere. Last month was the fifth month in a row showing increased manufacturing output in Canada. And remember, this is happening at a time when our dollar is strong, making our manufactured exports more costly. Here’s another. Last month the increase in Canada’s GDP (overall economic output) was the largest in the last three years. Want more? The GDP increase in the last six months was the largest since 2000. I highlighted here last week another non-headline, that GM in Ontario had hired another 700 workers. Are you ready for yet another? Honda Canada just announced the hiring of another 400 workers. And still no headline! We all know that if
Stockwell Day a dozen people were being laid off in those, or any other plants, it would be headline material. But when a major hiring or some similar positive event takes place, it rarely gets top billing. Here’s another quirky aspect of reporting. Why is it that victims of serious traumatic crime are often reported as “unhurt?” Last week, an assault on an 11-year-old girl was reported. The article described how she had been kidnapped, stuffed into the trunk of a car and held hostage (and who knows what else) in a secluded location. At some point she was thankfully found alive and rescued. As there were no visible injuries, the story ended by saying the girl was eventually returned home “unhurt.”
Unhurt? Excuse me? The girl was traumatized for life. The story should have said the girl may never be the same for the rest of her life. And it could have gone on to say that we are trying to pass legislation that would require mandatory jail time for serious sexual crimes. But we still face opposition to that in the House of Commons. One of the challen-
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ges of being in a minority situation in government is that you can’t always do what you know a majority of Canadians would support. We will keep the pressure on and do all we can to make sure that serious offenders are prevented from repeating their crimes. ••• Locally, I am meeting this week with Pen-
ticton Mayor Dan Ashton to continue discussions on the matter between the CPR and the Penticton Indian Band. As I said last week, the negotiations over some of the KVR lands are between the CPR and the band. The government does not have a legal claim to the land and no legal right to expropriate it. The ongoing matter, which started in the courts years ago, is still being worked out between the two parties. All parties, including the band and regional authorities have been very clear regarding the necessity of public input. It will be important to have that involvement once all the legal points still outstanding, including boundaries, are settled. We will make sure an orderly process is in place and ready to go, well before any final settlement is arrived at. I have asked for complete and public updates on the ongoing progress of negotiations. Stockwell Day is the Conservative MP for Okanagan-Coquihalla and the president of the federal Treasury Board.
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warming increases, the benefits of doing all we can to use less gas just keep adding up. For the new fuel standards, savings at the gas pump will even offset the higher costs of the new fuel-efficient vehicles. The new standards will also lead to more jobs, as new technologies are developed.
We have a long way to go in resolving the issues around our love affair with the car and environmental destruction, but at least we’re getting started. with Faisal Moola David Suzuki is a scientist and broadcaster based in Vancouver www.davidsuzuki.org
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ally adhere to the standards.â&#x20AC;? Before council changes any bylaws to allow blanket zoning for secondary suites it is promising to hold a public workshop. That could be scheduled as early as May. By law, council must also hold a public hearing on the bylaw changes. That one-time hearing could happen sometime this summer according to a draft schedule provided to council more than a month ago. There are an estimated 1,000 to 2,000 secondary suites in the municipality and only about 30 of them are legalized. Half of those have been legalized since West Kelowna incorporated in 2007.
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Programs at JohnsonBentley Memorial Aquatic Centre are teaching kids and adults about the underwater world of scuba diving. Sheldon Boyd, owner of Serpent Aquatics, said the youth programs at the pool have been running for 10 years and he noted that attendance has varied during that time. “It’s not an inexpensive activity to participate in.” Boyd pointed out that during leaner economies, families look at putting bread and milk on the table before thinking about scuba diving. He said interest in the classes has been steady, but there is always room for students. He pointed out many of the kids who show up to put on scuba gear are highly influenced by diving programs seen on television, or they have parents who are already divers. “This is their opportunity to get their first breath underwater.” Boyd said the first steps involve using a tank with a breathing apparatus similar to scuba equip-
ment, along with a flotation vest. Students are on the surface of the water, but breathing clean, dry air through a regulator. The starter program begins for children as young as six. When kids are eight, they can be put into full scuba gear and have the experience of going to the bottom of the pool. Boyd added anyone over the age of 10, including adults, can take part in the Discover Scuba program and receive the same basic rundown in skills and orientation. “Then they get an hour in the pool, and can experience what it’s like to be a scuba diver.” He pointed out the diving is conducted in water no deeper than a person can stand, allowing them to stand up if they feel uncomfortable. Boyd noted that very few people end up feeling uncomfortable during the experience, even if they have some prior anxiety. Many of the children who started diving with Boyd have progressed from novices to seasoned divers. “I’ve got kids who started at six years old who are 16-plus today.
They’ve been diving with me for 10 years.” Boyd noted there are many parents who dove before having children. They return to the sport once their children are old enough to take part and finances are more available. Boyd’s company also runs snorkeling classes at the pool. He said the classes are helpful for people who are traveling, so they can learn to use the snorkeling gear properly. While scuba diving is more equipment-intensive, Boyd said it is easier to learn. “In snorkeling, there are more challenges asked of you because you’re breathing through a 14inch tube.” Johnson-Bentley aquatic coordinator Ben Stringer said the scuba programs have slow periods and busy periods, adding lately the kids programs has attracted five to six children at a time. The pool began the programs in part because of its proximity to Boyd’s dive shop in downtown Westbank. For more information on the scuba programs, contact the centre at 250-768-4442 or Serpent Aquatics at 250-250768-3335.
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’ve heard every excuse in the book for unsuccessful weight loss. If you are among the majority who have tried to shed a few pounds at some point in your life, you may appreciate a few of these explanations obtained over the years from clients, club members, participants, friends, and even family. I am not a gullible person but I must admit I have been taken in by some very convincing people who insist that despite the fact they are eating nothing but lettuce and ice cubes, they cannot lose weight. They swear up and down that not
a single item of food has seen the inside of their mouth since 1983. Here’s the truth— if you are actually not eating anything, which Nina incidentally I don’t Heyes recommend, you are probably not going to be gaining weight. Come on people, this is not complicated and I have to take offence at this obvious poke at my intelligence. One of my clients was shocked when I told her that her over-consumption of protein shakes could be impeding her weight loss. She reasoned that liquids didn’t really count because after all they were, well, not solid.
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She also explained that protein didn’t cause weight gain, carbohydrates and fats did that. Here’s the scoop on protein— if you consume too much of it your body will convert it to fat. Even bodybuilders and professional athletes can’t drink 12 protein shakes a day. Oh, and she forgot to tell me she was using whole milk in her shakes and copious amounts of peanut butter and fruit syrup. Ooops. On the topic of liquid, please don’t try to make excuses about alcohol. Many of us like a glass of wine now and then, but if you have several each night you’re looking at a lot of excess, empty calories. Of course, it’s up to you but when
it comes time to weigh in don’t look like a deer caught in the headlights and tell me you have absolutely no idea why you are gaining weight even though you’re pounding out five kilometres a day on the treadmill and eating nothing by air crackers and sugar free Jell-0. I’m not buying it. I must admit I was stymied by one client who was a very straight shooter and someone who would never be anything but above board with me regarding nutrition. Sure, she had a glass of wine every night but only one. I couldn’t for the life of me figure out how one glass of wine could be the culprit in her weight loss failure. But then, as if by magic, it came to me. How big was her glass of wine?
Was it a dainty, four-ounce flute or was it actually a vessel the size of a goldfish bowl? Mystery solved. I’m not saying that people intentionally avoid telling the truth or that they would actually lie about the foods they’re eating. But I believe that some of us have a bit of a head-in-thesand thing going on. We would much rather think there is some evil force at play rather than our own over-indulgence. But smile, it’s not just you. Remember I’m the one who eats a “piece” of cake that is technically better referred to as a “slab.” Nina Heyes is a fitness director and certified personal trainer at BodyFit Fitness in West Kelowna.
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HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS veteran Chris “Handles” Franklin eludes the checking of Tyler McKay (left) and Troy Schattenkirk at Penticton Senior Secondary School. Franklin was in Penticton to talk to kids about life choices and demonstrate some of his unique talents. The Globtrotters will play at the South Okanagan Events Centre April 16. MARK BRETT/WESTERN NEWS
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Chris (Handles) Franklin is living his childhood dream. The Harlem Globetrotter was in Penticton at Pen High Secondary last week showing off his skills with a basketball and having fun with kids. Growing up in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 169 kilometres northwest of Philadelphia, Franklin discovered the Globetrotters in the 1970s when, as a six-year-old, he watched their cartoon series. It was then that he decided he wanted to be a Globtrotter. After earning his masters degree in social work, Franklin began chasing his dream but admitted he couldn’t figure out how. “I would send them tapes,” said Franklin. “Did everything to get there. Wasn’t able to do it. Trying to become a Globetrotter, I actually became known as one of the world’s best dribblers. Did a bunch of national commercials. Eventually the
Globetrotters found me. It kind of came full circle.” With a small group of parents and basketball players, including a few from the Special Olympics Super Hoopers team, Franklin spoke from the heart about education, staying away from drugs and telling kids to believe in themselves and their dream during his stop in Penticton. Since becoming a Globetrotter three years ago, the 37-year-old is soaking in every minute of it. “I’m very passionate about what I do,” said Franklin, who will play against the Washington Generals on April 16 when the team performs in the South Okanagan city. “I love putting smiles on faces, making people smile. I love how I feel. It’s not an act. I think when you’re genuine about things, and you love what you do, it kind of shows.” “Oh my gosh, fantastic,” said South Okanagan Events Centre market-
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Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the owners of land within the Westbank Irrigation District will be held in the Westbank Community Centre on Tuesday, April 20th, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. Westbank Irrigation District would also like to inform our customers that this will be the last Annual General Meeting as the District will dissolve on December 31st, 2010 and be incorporated into the District of West Kelowna. BUSINESS Minutes of the 2009 Annual General Meeting. To receive the Trustees’ Report. To consider matters relating to works of the Improvement District. To receive the Auditor’s Report and consider the Financial Statements for the year ended December 31st, 2009. To elect Two Trustees for a term of office to December 31st, 2010. Candidates seeking election as a Trustee of the District may be duly nominated prior to the Annual General Meeting, or alternatively – from the floor at the Annual General Meeting. Duly nominated candidates, if they so wish, may leave their Resume – defining their qualifications at the District’s office. Copies of the Resume will be provided to interested Ratepayers at their request. To establish Trustees’ Remuneration for the current year. Financial Statements and Nomination Papers are available at the Westbank Irrigation District Office. Dated at Westbank, B.C. this 1st day of April, 2010. Brian W. Jamieson, P. Eng. General Manager
ing manager Lisa Zechmeister of how the event went. “We were just saying it was great. We had Handles at the walking track this morning and already he is saying the people here are so friendly. The kids today, their smiles, their energy and their laughing makes it all worthwhile.” For an hour, Handles Franklin showed off his magical skills and shared it with the kids. It started with Super Hooper Troy Shattenkirk proving that he’s a better player than Franklin after being challenged by the Globetrotter then concluded with a circle game. Each participant who couldn’t catch the ball, thanks to Franklin taking advantage of his clever tricks, was booted out of the game. “It was nerve-wracking,” said Sunny Jhaj, who became a victim of Franklin late in the game. “You didn’t know where the ball would go and he did all those cool stunts so it was pretty sweet.” Jhaj added the key to staying in the circle was to focus on the ball and use Franklins tips to his advantage. Robert Leblanc, 20, a Super Hooper, loved playing with Franklin. “I had fun playing the games that he threw at me,” said Leblanc, who was given a Franklinsigned wrist band as a cowinner. “I think that he has really good hand skills. He can do some pretty tricky stuff that you wouldn’t see coming.” “I thought Robbie was so cool,” said Franklin, who enjoyed Leblanc’s cleverness. “I love that. One thing about this is that you are showing your personality but then as you go on people get to show theirs. I love when people get into the show. It was just great working with him.” Franklin felt the kids responded great after their shyness disappeared. “I don’t think they knew what to expect,” he added “They gave me a lot of energy.” The Globetrotters will be at the South Okanagan Events Centre, Friday, April 16. Penticton Western News
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proof. It is the only product that can be fully warranted in the kitchen under a dishwasher, fridge with water dispenser or in a bathrom under a full bath. Spills in areas with this type of floor can be wiped up quickly, without worrying about warping, cupping or buckling. Vinyl plank flooring is also very cost-effective when you compare it to solid or engineered hard wood. The material costs about half that of wood. Then consider the installation cost. It costs less to install vinyl planking over any hardwood, engineered wood or laminate. Vinyl can also be installed in a fraction of the time, as it is lighter and thinner. For example, one box of 12-millimetre laminate will cover approximately 20 square feet. One box of vinyl planking will cover up to 36 square feet. Keep in mind that if you want your floors to be level with each other, you may want to install a subfloor before laying this product. For example, if you
want the vinyl, in the wood look, to butt up to tile in an entrance area, it will not be level if it is on the existing sub-floor— typically 5/8 of an inch high. It will need at least another 3/8 of an inch sub-floor to bring it up to the sub-floor that exists under the tile. Provided the tile was installed correctly, the best way to figure out what the height of the sub-floor is is to go to the nearest heat register, pull it up and have a look at the floor at that point. There is only one drawback to vinyl planking that I see. Despite the numerous advantages of this material and its applications, the product is not biodegradable and is very difficult, if not impossible, to recycle. This may be a big issue for some. Sallie Ritchey is an interior and exterior design consultant and owner of A Decorative Touch in West Kelowna.
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Land Act and Mines Act: Notice of the intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land and Notice of Proposed Rock Quarry FrontCounter BC Kamloops has accepted applications made by Westbank First Nations in partnership with Canadian Aggregates Inc., on behalf of the Integrated Land Management Bureau (ILMB), Thompson-Okanagan Service centre and the Ministry and Minerals Division, Kamloops-South Central Region for the purpose of a sand/gravel pit situated on Provincial Crown land near Kelowna and containing 37.0 hectares more or less. The proposed applications are situated at: portions of District Lot 3542 and adjacent unsurveyed Crown land all of Osoyoos Division Yale District. The ILMB File Number that has been established for this application is 3412092 and Mines File reference is 1620848 Westcan pit. Written comments concerning the Land or Mines application should be directed to Chief Inspector Mines/Section Head Crown lands c/o FrontCounter BC, 441 Columbia St., Kamloops, BC V2C 2T3. Your written comments should quote the above file numbers. The Provincial government may not be able to consider comments received after April 30, 2010. Please visit our website to review the Lands and Mines applications http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ ApplicationPosting/index.jsp Search Search by File number: insert Lands File Number for more information. Please note that the Chief inspector does not have a mandate to consider the merits of the proposed mine from a zoning or a land use planning perspective. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the FOI Advisor at Integrated Land Management Bureau regional office.
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WFN deal leaves West Kelowna wanting more Jason Luciw STAFF REPORTER
If it could, West Kelowna would crack open its service contracts with the Westbank First Nation, according to Mayor Doug Findlater. “We would like to reopen those agreements that we have inherited from the regional district. We feel they could be improved upon to our advantage across the board,” stated Findlater. Unfortunately, the contracts cannot easily be revisited for five years, and in some cases another decade, the mayor said. “They can only be opened, and this is what the regional district left us with, by agreement of all parties,” said Findlater. “If the parties don’t want to reopen them, we live with them and do the best we can.” While the mayor explained that the municipality was unhappy with some of the arrangements, he wouldn’t specify what the points of contention were.
“No we’re not completely happy. It’s certainly better than nothing and the more they build the more they do pay and we do collect a fair bit of revenue from them.” The band will pay an estimated $840,000 for fire protection services from West Kelowna this year. “It’s based on assessed value, so the more their assessed value increases the more they would pay.” And the WFN pays a further $300,000 to West Kelowna for recreation services such as the Mount Boucherie arenas, Johnson Bentley pool, youth and seniors centres. Findlater explained that West Kelowna has, at the very least, been able to increase the rates it charges for administering those services this year as per the terms of the contracts. From CORD, the WFN purchases services such as transit, library, landfill and wastewater treatment. jluciw@kelownacapnews.com
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las fir tussock moth in the Trepanier and Coldham Regional Parks this spring. Rural area director Jim Edgson said residents are encouraged to attend a meeting April 13 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Peachland Community Centre to learn more about the pest control program in the Trepanier area. Regional district parks manager Murray Kopp said CORD will spray in the parks only and not on private land in May or June. The parks would be closed on application dates. For information call CORD at 250-763-4918.
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Quibbling continues over park Jason Luciw STAFF REPORTER
While it appears on paper as though the District of West Kelowna is the rightful owner of Mount Boucherie Regional Park, the Central Okanagan Regional District isn’t willing to hand over the gem of a property so easily. During debate on the park’s ownership Thursday morning, the regional district board would only agree in principal to handing over the property to West Kelowna. Regional district chairman Robert Hobson said that the board should have some assurances first, preventing future councils in West Kelowna from selling the park. “It would be part of our due diligence to put a covenant on the property ensuring it remains parkland,” Hobson commented. “We have a responsibility as stewards of the park to protect it from future disposal.” Without a covenant placed on the property’s title, a future council could dispose of the park to acquire money for projects or property purchases
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