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Snowmobilers cruising the backcountry triggered an avalanche Sunday in the Big White area. RCMP Sgt. Scott Rempel said the Kelowna RCMP, Search and Rescue and Big White ski patrollers searched the out of bounds area where the avalanche occurred close to 1:30 p.m. last Sunday. Rempel said it was not known if anyone had been buried in the avalanche. He said it was reported to be about 150 to 300 metres in size. Rempel said there were no reports of any people killed, injured or missing. Big White senior vicepresident Michael Ballin-
gall confirmed that no one was ever missing, and that the avalanche was caused by snowmobilers outside the recreational ski area of the Big White Ski Resort. Ballingall pointed out that backcountry outdoor recreational users are not restricted in where they can go. “It’s part of the great outdoors,” said Ballingall. “I’m assuming you can go anywhere in the province on a snowmobile.” The Kelowna Snowmobile Club president Rick Given pointed out most snowmobilers are conscientious and aware of backcountry conditions. Given noted that the sport could be compared to heli-skiing in that
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Cats eyed for proposed animal control bylaw Jason Luciw STAFF REPORTER
Restrictions on dogs have been enforced in the Central Okanagan for years and now some Glenmore residents feel the time has come to create cat controls too. Glenmore Valley Community Association vice president John Harling has raised the idea of a cat bylaw with the Central Okanagan Regional District.
Harling said that his research suggests such a bylaw could reduce conflicts that arise between cat owners and their neighbours. “In our area, one man has complained about a cat repeatedly spraying his windows and digging around and so on in the garden,” he said. “People like him don’t have any recourse to do anything about such problems. See Animal A6
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Jason Luciw STAFF REPORTER
Someone’s sent a nasty message in the ongoing name battle that’s been waged in the District of West Kelowna for the last 16 months. Over the weekend the Welcome to Westbank sign, with the sun setting over mountains and a sky blue background, was hacked down alongside Highway 97 just north of the Okanagan Connector interchange. The sign was left lying on the sawed off posts that once supported it. As for who’s responsible, that remains somewhat of a mystery. The District of West Kelowna, which had considered placing a Welcome to West Kelowna sign at the same location at one point, made it clear it had nothing to do with the sign’s removal. West Kelowna operations manager Gordon Brown commented that the municipality hadn’t even heard about the incident until receiving a call from the Capital News Tuesday morning.
THE WELCOME TO WESTBANK sign on Highway 97 was hacked down last weekend. “This is all new to me. It’s very unfortunate that would happen,” said Brown. He mentioned the municipality was unable to place a Welcome to West Kelowna sign at that location because of unsuitable terrain and a lack of clear-
ance between a neighbouring private property and the highway right of way. An alternate location for the West Kelowna sign has since been identified just north of the Glenrosa interchange. Meanwhile, the
RCMP and the B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure said they too were unaware the Welcome to Westbank sign had been removed, receiving no complaints as of Tuesday afternoon. The Historic Westbank Association, which
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has been working in recent months to create an historic town of Westbank within the District of West Kelowna, also had no knowledge of the sign having been cut down. The wooden placard had stood north of the Okanagan Connector
interchange since 2003. The Bravo Westside Society bought the roadside marker and received permission from the transportation ministry and the Central Okanagan Regional District to erect the sign. The sign’s lookalike, which read Welcome to Westside, had an even shorter lifespan. It was located at the west end of the former Lake Okanagan Floating Bridge and was removed prior to Campbell Road interchange and William R. Bennett Bridge construction and was never replaced. The sign was repeatedly vandalized with the word Westbank often spray-painted in black over the word Westside. On a related signage note, the highways ministry and the District of West Kelowna confirm that changes are currently in the works to change various mileage markers, which will indicate the distance to West Kelowna in place of the word Westbank. jluciw@kelownacapnews.com
▼ ARMED ROBBERY
TV heist goes awry after robber trio pull out a gun Police are continuing to search for one man after a shoplifting incident last week ended when a gun was brandished. Just after 3 p.m. last Thursday, two men stole a flat screen television from the Kelowna Walmart and were intercepted outside by loss prevention officers after the suspects dropped the television, according to police. “One of the suspects then produced a hand-
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gun and showed it to the LPOs, who then backed off to watch the suspects escape in a black Ford Explorer,” said Const. Steve Holmes. The ensuing police investigation led officers to the home of one of the suspects, located in the 700-block of Irma Road in Rutland. “Police attempted to contact the suspect, who instead called the police detachment,” said
Holmes. “The suspect spoke with a staff sergeant who convinced the suspect, and another man believed to be the driver of the Explorer, to give themselves up.” Both men were arrested and the vehicle, which was not stolen, was also seized. The police investigation continues with respect to procuring charges against the 45-year-
old driver. The 26-year-old man arrested with him is facing charges of pointing a firearm, carry a concealed weapon and theft under $5,000. Court records indicate he has not yet made an appearance. Holmes said this week that the third man involved in the incident is still wanted. He is described as white, standing 5-foot-11
tall, with a medium build, short dark hair and a goatee. He was wearing a white hoodie, white Tshirt, jeans, runners and a white baseball cap with a black design on the front at the time of the theft. Anyone with information about the man’s whereabouts is asked to call Kelowna RCMP at 250-762-3300 or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-2228477.
Cheryl Wierda STAFF REPORTER
The alleged gangster arrested on drug charges in Kelowna’s north end is expected to return to court Monday. Steven Michael Herman, the 28-year-old Richmond man police say is a known member of the Red Scorpions gang, remains in custody on three counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking and one count of possession of a firearm contrary to order. Dianna Lynn Gazeley, 23, faces the three drug charges and has been released on $1,000 bail. She returns to court April 8. The pair were arrested on Thursday evening after police converged on two units in a building at 1108 Sunset Drive to execute drug warrants. Police say Herman was inside one of the units when they arrived and had a loaded handgun within reach at the time of his arrest. While officers were there, two women arrived at the apartments and were arrested. Gazeley is before the courts, and a 20-year-old woman was released on a promise to appear in court later. While police were in the apartments, they seized three ounces of crystal methamphetamine, half an ounce of powdered cocaine, 1.5 ounces of crack cocaine, a large quantity of steroids, a bulletproof vest, $25,000 cash and other stolen items. cwierda@kelownacapnews.com
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Newest councilors raise CD-21 issues Jennifer Smith STAFF REPORTER
Kelowna’s downtown Comprehensive Development Zone 21 debate drew quite a crowd Monday as the newest members of city council got their first chance to weigh in on the matter. The agenda of the day was simple: Set an agenda for the council’s workshop in which city staff will explain to those new council members the genesis of
the complicated zoning. In so doing, this week’s meeting offered those new members of council their first chance to speak about the matter as elected officials— and many were vocal with their complaints and queries. “I would still like to hear from the Ministry of Transportation as to why it took 16 months (for a review of the file),” said Charlie Hodge, pointing to the unusually long
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waiting period between the third reading of the bylaw and the completion of the ministry review. The delay ensured it was impossible for the council who passed the first three readings of the bylaw to complete the task by adding the fourth and final reading to their agenda. When the next council took over, the new councillors added to the fold could not ask questions or speak about the matter, although they were still expected to vote at fourth reading when the transportation ministry’s review had been completed. “It makes no sense to me,” said Hodge, pontificating on the senselessness of the wait and confusion it caused. Hodge wasn’t the only one with a gripe. Coun. André Blan-
leil asked to see other options for the placement of the waterfront hotel in the proposed plan, wondering if it could not be moved onto a strip of road at the end of Queensway Avenue instead. Coun. Angela Reid asked if it was possible to explore putting an EnerGuide rating on the new neighbourhood in addition to adding in a district energy system. The mayor wanted to know whether sections of the plan could be broken off. And Hodge told city staff he’s not convinced the support base is there from the property owners involved, saying that he’s had some negative feedback from them. He wanted to know if each landowner and stake holder was consulted. “We didn’t go door
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It is unlikely it would take 16 months for the B.C. Ministry of Transportation to approve the CD-21 zone again, if it needs to return to the provincial authority. The department looks over all projects within an 800 metre buffer of what’s called a controlled access highway. “We’ve been working with the municipality throughout the development of the bylaw to improve it so when sign off came, it could be done quickly,” said Murray Tenako, ministry of transportation spokesperson. “Unfortunately when it got to third reading there were still some issues with regard to the bylaw that needed to be resolved and so the municipality and the ministry went away and did some more technical work over the 16 month period and came up with the conditions that allowed us to sign off on it.” At the end of the day, the delay meant the ministry and municipality have likely done the work that needs to be done on the area, which includes two-waying the ends of Lawrence and Leon. It is not known whether the bylaw will need to return to the ministry; however, if council opts to change so much of the plan another review is necessary, it is very unlikely it would take another 16 months to go through the process, Tenako said.
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Bylaw seen as protector for cats Animal from A1 “No one comes to mediate between the neighbours.” The bylaw the community association proposes recommends that all cats be confined to their owners’ properties or physically restrained when off premises, just as dogs must be. “It’s not a personal issue for me. Other people have been coming forFINALIST “Best
ward and asking our association to bring it forward.” Harling, a pet owner himself, said his association’s proposal was not created with the purpose of penalizing cat owners. It was about finding ways to protect domesticated animals. “I have cats, but they’re inside cats. “You’ve got to look at this from the cat point of view too. Cats are be-
ing run over, killed by coyotes and hurt by other wild animals. The number of feral cats now roaming at large must be reduced too.” If the bylaw were approved, all cats would need to be licensed and have all necessary vaccinations. The group proposed that spaying and neutering be mandatory for all cats over six months old, unless the owner pur-
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proposal and to seek input from the Kelowna SPCA and the Central Okanagan Human Society concerning the recommendations. Regional district directors have rejected calls for a cat bylaw twice before, in 2005 and 2003.
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and the charges could work their way up from there. The regional district’s governance and service committee has asked its bylaw enforcement and animal control officers to now investigate the community association’s
Kelowna city council says more businesses need to get behind a proposed Business Improvement Area for South Pandosy before they are willing to endorse it. Monday afternoon council was told some 45
proprietors within the area decided they didn’t want a BIA, and the taxes that come with it. As such they signed a petition against its formation. Technically speaking, the city could have endorsed the BIA’s formation, but several councillors noted they were uncomfortable with the level
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Brookhaven program applauded West Kelowna’s Brookhaven Care Centre has had one of its programs recognized by the the world’s largest association of psychologists. Brookhaven was presented with a Best Practices Honor from the American Psychological Association at its annual Psychologically Healthy Workplace awards ceremony earlier this month in Washington, D.C. The local care centre was recognized for its Lil’ Brooks Club, a program that allows employees’ children to join them at work and volunteer with the elderly residents, bringing generations together in a supportive and welcoming environment. “It’s a tremendous honor to receive this award” said Shannon Blanleil, manager of leisure services for Central Okanagan residential services. “I am so appreciative of the creative, passionate staff here at Brookhaven who have worked so hard to make this program happen.” According to Interior Health, during these challenging economic times, keeping employees en-
our valued employees.” The program, which is open to children ages 5 through 12 and takes place during school breaks, offers opportunities for employees’ children to get involved in their community while accompanying their parents to work. Club members perform a variety of tasks under the direction of the leisure services staff and are able to interact with residents of different ages and abilities in a well-organized, safe environment. As a result of the program, Brookhaven residents have built lasting friendships with members of the Lil’ Brooks Club and the children gain an appreciation of the important roles their parents play in other people’s lives. Employees also experience the comfort of knowing their children are safe, having fun and volunteering in their community. “Employers who understand the link between employee well-being and organizational performance have a distinct competitive advan-
gaged and maintaining a healthy, productive work environment is more important than ever. It says Brookhaven has shown its commitment to employees through the Lil’ Brooks Club, an example of work-life balance, one component of a psychologically healthy workplace. Brookhaven was one of 10 organizations to recognized at the Washington ceremony. The centre is a previous winner of the British Columbia Psychological Association’s Psychologically Healthy Workplace award’, qualifying it to be nominated for APA’s Best Practices award. “Congratulations to all the staff at Brookhaven for winning this very prestigious award who through innovations, foresight and a creative approach have enhanced employee flexibility and better employer outcomes,” said Westside- Kelowna MLA Ben Stewart. “This program is a shining example of practices that improve the quality of patient care and foster a healthy workplace for
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Police believe people are getting the message to not drive after having a drink, but officers were still busy dealing with numerous impaired drivers over the weekend as the enhanced road safety enforcement initiative unit focused on drunk driving. “Sad to say, each time that they are out, numbers like this are not entirely uncommon,” said Const.
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also pulled over three drivers who either blew over the legal limit or refused to provide a breath sample, and dealt with two more drivers who were given administrative driving prohibitions. On Sunday night, officers served several 24hour driving suspensions, impounded one vehicle and served two drivers who had been flagged by the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles for driving prohibitions.
Bong smoking driver oblivious to nearby cop A Kelowna man taking advantage of a stop at a red light to get high chose the wrong moment to light up. On Sunday morning, a police officer, driving a large fully-marked prisoner transport van, noticed the driver of the Chevrolet coupe in front of him reach for something inside his vehicle while driving along Gordon Drive “which likely caused the swerving of his vehicle,” said police. “At a red light, the officer pulled up to the vehicle’s passenger side and observed, in disbelief, as the driver reached for a marijuana bong and proceeded to light it and inhale from it,” said Const. Steve Holmes. “With the policeman right there, not more than five feet away, watching everything that was going on.” The officer pulled over the vehicle and the oblivious driver, who had his N decal, was given a 24-hour driving suspension and a violation ticket for driving without reasonable consideration.
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Golden rain tree taken out by vehicle A few years ago I wrote about the beautiful golden rain tree situated at City Park. At that time, the tree was in jeopardy as it was very close to the approach to the new bridge and the city was contemplating its removal. Fortunately, city hall saw fit to do its best to save it but recently it could not be saved from a motor vehicle accident. Last week in an instant, that beautiful tree, which that has been at the park as long as I can remember, was wiped out. I hope no one was hurt in the accident as it was a large tree for a vehicle to run into. Koelruteria paniculata, as the golden rain tree is called by its botanical name, is one of my favourite Okanagan trees. Years ago. a gentleman who worked for me by the name of Bill Gladstone brought it to my attention. At that time, when he said golden rain, I thought he meant golden chain which is something totally different. He mentioned the beautiful specimen in City Park. After seeing it for myself, I realized it was a real gem. Unlike most trees that flower in spring, this one blooms in early summer.
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UBCO Heat repeat as national champs Warren Henderson STAFF REPORTER
It wouldn’t be a stretch to call the entire season an exercise in thorough and complete domination. UBC Okanagan brushed aside all challengers on the way to the Heat’s second consecutive gold medal triumph at the CCAA national women’s volleyball championship. UBCO capped off its repeat performance with a 3-0 victory (25-21, 25-19, 25-12) over F.X. Garneau in the championship final Sunday night in Gatineau, Que. Championship MVP and CCAA player of the year Alex Basso led the Heat attack with 12 kills against Garneau, while five-year veteran Leigh Dreher added 11 kills, and Sara Zaytsoff had four blocks and eight kills, including scoring the championship-clinching point. The Heat ran the table at nationals with three straight 3-0 sweeps and, with the exception of a four-point deficit in the opening set of the final, UBCO’s grasp on the title was never in doubt. Even as the defending gold medal champs, complacency was clearly never
an issue for the Heat. “This team still really had that hunger,” said Heat coach Steve Manuel. “It’s great that we won one national championship, but it was almost like from the get-go that the team wanted to prove that first one wasn’t a fluke. We wanted to show that it wasn’t a flash-in-the-pan, that the Heat are here to stay, it’s a real program. We continue to get better and now that we’ve won again, we can say we are the team in the CCAA.” The Heat, who also swept the host Outaouais Griffons and the VIU Mariners on the way to the gold medal final, went a dazzling 21-0 this season and lost just three of 66 sets overall. Manuel said the season was an unqualified success, both on and off the floor. “It was great, great year and I can’t say enough about the team and the coaching staff pulled together from Day one,” he said. “The way the team handled themselves on and off the floor, we were the envy of every person there. Our players were tremendous ambassadors for the university and the
Okanagan.”
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The UBC Okanagan Heat entered the playoffs as the No. 3 ranked men’s volleyball team in the country. So, to head coach Greg Poitras, a bronze medal performance at the CCAA national championship was right on the money. The Heat shut down Humber College 3-0 (2522, 25-21, 25-18) in the third-place game Saturday at the Canadian finals in Edmonton. Chris Howe and Mark Broome provided some key blocks, while setter Preston Tucker delivered several key aces and engineered a diversified attack. Nate Speijer, with 17 kills and four blocks, was the Heat’s player of the match. “We probably played our best match of the tournament against Humber,” said Heat coach Greg Poitras. “It was a nice way to end the season.” UBCO’s gold medal hopes were dashed in the semifinals in a 3-0 loss to Quebec’s Limoilou, the eventual national gold medalists. The Heat also beat
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championship gold medal Sunday night in Gatineau, Que. Humber 3-2 in the tournament opener, and got past Grant MacEwan 3-2 in the consolation semifinals. “We went in as the wild card, so to win a
medal was a nice accomplishment,” added Poitras. “A 22-2 record is not bad, either.” Nate Speijer and Preston Tucker—both all-
Canadians—were named to the tournament’s allstar team. Earlier in the week, Greg Poitras was named the CCAA’s coach of the
year. “It’s an honour and a team award,” said Poitras. “It was nice for our program to be recognized.” whenderson@kelownacapnews.com
Rockets top defenceman leads the team in offensive output Kevin Parnell STAFF REPORTER
At times this season it seemed like Tyson Barrie never left the ice as the dynamic defenceman led the Rockets in most offensive categories. So it was fitting Monday night when the Victoria native spent plenty of time at the podium at the Kelowna Rockets awards banquet. Barrie, 18, was named the Rockets Most Valu-
Tyson Barrie able Player, the top defenceman, top scorer and shared in the plus-minus
award. “This is an honour,” Barrie told the large crowd gathered to celebrate the Rockets regular season. “There is a long list of players that have played here that are special players. All of the other players who have been here have helped me.” Barrie’s 72 point campaign led the Rockets team despite the fact he missed nine games to injury. It also tied him for most points by a defence-
man in the WHL. Barrie shared the podium with Brandon McMillan for the team’s plus-minus award. For McMillan, it was one of three awards as the speedster was named the team’s top defensive forward and most sportsmanlike player. “I didn’t expect this one,” McMillan joked of the sportsmanlike award. “I got in my first fight this year.” McMillan is likely
playing out his final days as a Rocket and is coming off an exceptional year that saw him skate with Team Canada’s World Junior team and rack up 67 points in just 55 games. “I don’t think Brandon got enough credit for his play at the world junior tournament,” said Rockets president/GM Bruce Hamilton. “Aside from Jordan Eberle, I think he was Canada’s best player.” Rookie Shane Mc-
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Colgan also stepped to the podium to claim the rookie of the year award after scoring 25 goals and adding 44 assists as a 16-yearold. Other award winners were Mitchell Callahan (unsung player), Brett Bulmer (most improved), Spencer Main (scholastic) and Lucas Bloodoff (humanitarian). Bloodoff is one of three 20-year-old players who will be playing their final junior games and the
Rockets captain will leave a special legacy of hard work and determination. “Lucas has been a very special part of our organization,” said Hamilton. “A little known story about him is that in last year’s playoffs he had arthroscopic surgery on his knee one day and the next night he was in the lineup. That’s Lucas for you.” The Rockets open the playoffs in Everett Friday night.
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THE THOMPSON-OKANAGAN female midget AAA hockey team celebrate their championship win at the provincials in Prince George.
Thompson-Okanagan take midget AAA title Kevin Parnell STAFF REPORTER
The Thompson-Okanagan female midget AAA hockey team picked the right time to play its best game of the season. The midget Rockets hammered the Kootenay Wildcats 8-2 in the championship game to claim the female midget AAA provincial championship in Prince George.
The win over Kootenay completed a perfect weekend for the female Rockets in which they won six straight games to capture the provincial championship. “In terms of peaking at the right time it was textbook,” said head coach Sylvain Leone. “We played our best three games of the season in our final three games of the tournament. The
final game was our very best game of the season so far.” Like much of the tournament, the Rockets showed a balanced attack during the final game. Julia McKinnon and Karoline Huber each scored twice while Alyssa Reid (Kamloops), Alex Gowie (Vernon), Stephanie Schaupmeyer (Kelowna) and Nikola BrownJohn (Kamloops) added
single goals. “The biggest reason for our success is we’re a team that can play four lines and all six defence,” said Leone. “I don’t know that every team we played was able to do that.” Based in Kelowna, the Rockets are a regional team, featuring players from Kelowna to Kamloops. The Rockets will host
the winner of the Alberta Female Midget AAA League to determine the Pacific region’s representative for the ESSO Cup, the National female midget championship on the Easter weekend. “This is a tremendous opportunity that, if we are successful in getting there, very few players will ever get an opportunity like this again,” said Leone. kparnell@kelownacapnews.com
Bantam team extends their season with win Kelowna’s bantam Tier 1 team kept its season going with a victory at a hockey tournament in the lower mainland on the weekend. The West Coast Authentic Bantam Tier 1 Rockets claimed the championship at the Port Coquitlam Bantam Tourney in convincing fashion, winning six games and outscoring its oppostition 24-4. Team goalies record-
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ed an impressive four shut-outs along the way. Defensively, the team was led by its two goaltenders as Jarrod Schamerhorn recorded one shutout and Connor DeMelo had shut-outs in all three of his starts. Riley Ostoforoff was named the tournament’s top defenseman. Offensively, Matt Hill was the team’s most dynamic player, scoring nine points while Brennan Clark, Ri-
ley Stewart and Morgan Johnston also paced the attack. In the final against the Cowichan Valley Capitals, the teams played to a tight 1-1 first period score with Riley Stewart scoring for Kelowna. In the second period the team scored on Justin Lange’s screened point shot (one of 18 shots in the period), bringing the score to 2-1 after two periods. The Capitals tied the
score on a fluke goal five minutes into the 3rd period but the Rockets responded in convincing fashion, placing relentless pressure on the Capitals’ defense. That pressure led to a goal by Brennan Clark who managed to bounce a puck off the tender’s left pad from behind the net. Ratcheting up the intensity to a level not seen this year, the Rockets forechecked and cycled the
Capital’s defense with ferocity, leading to a second goal by Stewart, who slammed home a loose puck the Capitals’ tender blocker arm couldn’t quite squeeze. An empty netter in the last 20 seconds sealed the championship. The Rockets hope to maintain the momentum for the season-ending Kamloops tourney, widely regarded as the best bantam tournament in Western Canada.
Where do you focus your vision when you’re sliding down the mountain? One of the things I’ve been noticing when I’m riding the chair lift and watching people skiing is that where they are looking is generally where they end up going. Seems pretty simple and logical doesn’t it? It is actually, but one of the most common traits among intermediate and even advanced skiers is they don’t look far enough ahead. I see a lot of people starring down at the tips of their skis. You don’t look at the hood ornament on your car when you’re driving down the road (I hope not!), watching your skis would be the same thing. Just like driving you want to look down the road or in this case, the slope. Keeping your chin up and your eyes scanning the trail as far ahead as you can will improve your overall balance and allow you to be more proactive in adjusting to the changing conditions. Here’s why; when you’re looking down at your skis it causes your upper body to roll to the inside of the turn, this puts your weight on your inside ski and you lose edge grip. Looking across the slope will do the same thing. If you look down the hill that will allow you to stabilize your upper body and start your turn with your lower body. When you turn with your lower body on a pair of skis you turn yourself into balance, when you turn with your upper body you turn yourself out of balance. Looking ahead also lets you anticipate the changes in terrain, snow conditions and even traffic. Being proactive is much better for balance than being reactive. The skiing is great here at Big White, some of the best conditions so far this year, come on up and make the most of the spring and spend some time with a pro from the Big White International Ski & Board School. See you on the mountain! Josh Foster Director of Snow Sports
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SPORTS ▼ NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
UBCO ready to host top tourney
UBCO basketball player Katie Woodman is likely playing her final games as the Heat host the Canadian College national championships beginning Thursday. ROB BROWN/PHOTOWERX/ CONTRIBUTED
The top eight women’s basketball teams in the Canadian Collegiate Athletics’ Association have arrived in Kelowna to compete with the UBC Okanagan Heat for the title of 2010 national champions. The Heat are ranked fourth in the eight-team event and will open the tournament against the fifth-ranked Sainte-Foy Dynamiques in a difficult match-up, especially since the Dynamiques have won the past two national championships. The Heat’s opener will take place on Thurs-
day at 6 p.m. at UBCO. The Dynamiques are known as a physical team according to Heat coach Heather Semeniuk. “There is more than just the physical play, these are the two-time champs. They have many weapons,” said Semeniuk. “However, if we stick with our style of play and push the ball, run, and maintain pressure on defence, we will be able to compete at their level.” The Heat have come on strong in the second half of the season, winning the last six games of the season before beating out the Vancouver Island Mariners and Camosun Blues to take the BCCAA championship. The past couple months have seen their stock rise dramatically, as the Heat sat in 11th as recently as January before a steady climb to reach their current fourth place seeding. Katie Woodman and Meghan McGill were both named to the Provincial all-star team following the Heat’s champion-
ship, and are expected to play key roles at the Nationals. To make things even more interesting, these will certainly be the last games McGill will play for UBCO as she is in her 5th year, and most likely the last for Woodman as
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WE HAVE TO PLAY OUR BEST GAME AND IMPROVE ON EACH PERFORMANCE. Heather Sememiuk
well, who plans to move at the end of the season. Semeniuk has high hopes for her girls, and the Heat will be relying on their strong team play to make a run at this year’s championships. “We have to play our best game and improve on each performance.,” said Semeniuk. Also, if we can get good support from our bench and not let the pres-
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sure of playing in front of friends, family, and a home crowd affect our performance we can come out on top,” she said. Festivities begin with a banquet and awards ceremony on Wednesday night, where the CCAA player of the year and National all-star teams will be named. The national championship tips off at 1 p.m. on Thursday with the second-seeded Dawson College Blues facing the seventh seed Lethbridge Kodiaks. W Follow the tournament at www.goheat.ca/ nats. The current rankings are: (1) Sheridan College (Ontario) (2) Dawson College (Quebec) (3) SAIT Polytechnic (Alberta) (4) UBC Okanagan (5) Cégep de SainteFoy (Quebec) (6) Mount Saint Vincent University (Nova Scotia) (7) Lethbridge College (Alberta) (8) Camosun College (B.C.)
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7:00 PM Spokane at Portland 5:00 PM Spokane at Portland 7:00 PM Portland at Spokane 7:00 PM Portland at Spokane 7:00 PM * Portland at Spokane 7:00 PM * Spokane at Portland 7:00 PM * Portland at Spokane
TRI-CITY vs. CHILLIWACK )Game 1 - Fri Mar 19 Game 2 - Sat Mar 20 Game 3 - Tue Mar 23 Game 4 - Wed Mar 24 Game 5 - Fri Mar 26 Game 6 - Sun Mar 28 Game 7 - Tue Mar 30
MON. SRS. Allie Scott poa 63 158-163-174 Helen Cobb poa 54 167-154-198 Marlene Drake poa 47 Hi 203-149-142 Erika Maier poa 36 150-181-173 Elaine Kelly poa 30 144-157-131 Dan Martel poa 22 168-176-155
7:00 PM Chilliwack at Tri-City 7:00 PM Chilliwack at Tri-City 7:00 PM Tri-City at Chilliwack 7:00 PM Tri-City at Chilliwack 7:00 PM * Chilliwack at Tri-City 5:00 PM * Tri-City at Chilliwack 7:00 PM * Chilliwack at Tri-City
Eastern Conference Quarter-Finals CALGARY vs. MOOSE JAW Game 1 - Thu Mar 18 7:00 PM Moose Jaw at Calgary Game 2 - Sat Mar 20 7:00 PM Moose Jaw at Calgary Game 3 - Mon Mar 22 7:00 PM Calgary at Moose Jaw Game 4 - Tue Mar 23 7:00 PM Calgary at Moose Jaw Game 5 - Thu Mar 25 7:00 PM * Moose Jaw at Calgary Game 6 - Sat Mar 27 7:00 PM * Calgary at Moose Jaw Game 7 - Mon Mar 29 7:00 PM * Moose Jaw at Calgary
MON. MENS Jeff Schmidt poa 114 170-128-144-196 Barry Haynes poa 108 157-208-210-209 Garry Edwards poa 107 209-222-209-211 Darcy findlay poa 101 181-236-165-191 Rick Dobie poa 96 212-221-195-184 Vern Chase poa 92 178-210-215-161 Danny Carter-Squire poa 77 182-209-237-209 Lorne Craig poa 70 190-238-216-206 Ron ruppel poa 70 146-189-212-167 Merlin Bunnage poa 62 Hi 267-205-235-235
BRANDON vs. SWIFT CURRENT Game 1 - Fri Mar 19 7:30 PM Swift Current at Brandon Game 2 - Sat Mar 20 7:30 PM Swift Current at Brandon Game 3 - Tue Mar 23 7:00 PM Brandon at Swift Current Game 4 - Wed Mar 24 7:00 PM Brandon at Swift Current Game 5 - Fri Mar 26 7:30 PM * Swift Current at Brandon Game 6 - Mon Mar 29 7:00 PM * Brandon at Swift Current Game 7 - Wed Mar 31 7:00 PM * Swift Current at Brandon SASKATOON vs. RED DEER Game 1 - Sat Mar 20 7:05 PM Red Deer at Saskatoon Game 2 - Sun Mar 21 7:05 PM Red Deer at Saskatoon Game 3 - Wed Mar 24 7:00 PM Saskatoon at Red Deer Game 4 - Thu Mar 25 7:00 PM Saskatoon at Red Deer Game 5 - Sat Mar 27 7:05 PM * Red Deer at Saskatoon Game 6 - Mon Mar 2 9 7:00 PM * Saskatoon at Red Deer Game 7 - Wed Mar 31 7:05 PM * Red Deer at Saskatoon KOOTENAY vs. MEDICINE HAT Game 1 - Fri Mar 19 7:00 PM Medicine Hat at Kootenay Game 2 - Sat Mar 20 7:00 PM Medicine Hat at Kootenay Game 3 - Tue Mar 23 7:00 PM Kootenay at Medicine Hat Game 4 - Wed Mar 24 7:00 PM Kootenay at Medicine Hat Game 5 - Fri Mar 26 7:00 PM * Medicine Hat at Kootenay Game 6 - Sun Mar 28 6:00 PM * Kootenay at Medicine Hat Game 7 - Tue Mar 30 7:00 PM * Medicine Hat at Kootenay
TUES. MIXED Kevin Carlson poa 106 191-203-174 Sue Bautista poa 82 148-160-209 Dan Martel poa 76 150-181-213 Alan Wintle poa 67 138-174-157 Rob Clements poa 58 153-139-186 Yvonna Colcord poa 56 128-147-144 Jex Woods poa 55 197-161-186 Chelsey Bednar poa 55 91-86-133 Chad Schoepfner poa 51 185-161-197 Scott Bergman Hi game 210
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SP. OLYM. Craig Limberger poa 113 Hi 188-147-150 James Lowther poa 55 99-109-123 Chris Palmer poa 44 172-140-143 Ryan Courtemanche poa 32 172-167-194 Scott Gould poa 31 98-167-168 Hugh Harris poa 28 138-128-89 Brian Smith poa 26 82-92-104 Brenda Rougeau poa 20 65-78-87 Richard Bax poa 18 93-88-119 Bradley Burditt poa 14 93-105-104 Thurs. sen’rs. Shirley Kowalyk poa 70 162-173-203 A.G. Kariya poa 69 Hi 223-153-170 Ron Grunert poa 68 186-140-120 George Urzada poa 67 159-141-169 Stan Gault poa 65 185-161-184 Roland Long poa 59 177-136-169 Alf Hanet poa 42 166-180-161 Alex Ross poa 40 210-156-178 Eric Koewitsch poa 40 139-141-162 Lynn Joncas poa 38 136-141-133 THURS. MIXED Mark Harvey poa 134 244-161-203 Trevor Hennigar poa 110 136-176-167 Ron Shiosaki poa 77 Hi 268-147-187 Dana Toles poa 60 113-105-97 Sue Williams poa56 192-213-176 Gerry McEachern poa 55 147-117-136 Laura Bowbell poa 48 149-185-176 Jamie Morris poa 46 118-130-167 Fred Toles poa 45 144-207-159 Lorne Craig poa 40 215-214-202
JR’S & SEN’R Mackenzie Craig poa 75 155-194-119 Thomas Moeller poa 53 151-147-178 Cam Weir poa 51 195-176-160 Trevin Slater poa 45 158-159-124 Corbin Prince poa 37 95-77-90 Coryll-Rae Williams poa 23 165-182-156 Darilyn Bowden poa 23 121-127-123 Jesse Moeller poa 22 183-188-161 Aaron Jones poa 22 202-174-189 Jasmine King Hi 225 SUNDAY SINGLES Erika Maier poa 87 181-195-191 Jim Luzton poa 52 152-214-187 Shirley Kowalyk poa 34 168-158-170 Oskar Kempf poa 23 133-158-158 SUN.LADIES Erika Maier poa 87 181-195-191 Jim Luzton poa 52 152-214-187 Shirley Kowalyk poa 34 168-158-170 Oskar Kempf poa 23 133-158-158
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Local tumblers rake in the medals at their own tournament The Okanagan Gymnastics Centre successfully hosted the second annual Okanagan Invitational Trampoline and Tumbling competition at UBC Okanagan earlier this month. There were athletes from across British Columbia, as well as two teams from Winnipeg and a team from Alberta. The newest additions to the competitive trampoline team brought home a few of medals in their first year of competition. Emily Welsh earned a silver medal in the trampoline 10-and-under category, while Jill Bobyn won gold in the trampoline level-C category. She also earned a bronze medal in the
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double mini trampoline level C category. Cami Hill took gold in the trampoline Level B 12-and-under category. Stephanie Hill earned two silver medals in trampoline Level B 12-andunder and in double mini trampoline Level B. Bianca Radil took top spot in the double mini trampoline Level C, while teammate Jenna Butterworth second in the same event. Zoe Paquet finished in top spot in her category of double mini trampoline Level B. Hailey Tomlin won a gold medal on the Level A trampoline and also earned a silver medal on the Level A double mini
trampoline. Chloe LaBoucanBradeen won top spot ahead of Tomlin in the Level A double mini trampoline event and took the silver medal behind Tomlin in the Level A trampoline. Kalin Judson took top spot in the men’s Level A trampoline event. Emma Tucker won the women’s Tumbling Level B category. Rachel Stone twon gold in women’s tumbling Level A, Danielle Gruber earned the silver, while Brynn Tucker earned the bronze. In the national stream of competition, Okanagan trampoline athletes took nine gold medals.
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Carli Gruber won the women’s Trampoline Novice 10-to-14-year-old category. Brynn Tucker was second in the event, while Danielle Gruber finished third. Gruber added a silver medal in the women’s double mini trampoline 10-to-14-year-old category. Rachel Stone finished in third place in the double mini trampoline 10-to-14 year-old category. T.J. Fix won the gold medal in the men’s Tram-
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Under sunny skies near Kamloops, members of the Big White Racers ski team capped an exciting season with a strong showing at the Rio Tinto Alcan Nancy Greene Ski League Sun Peaks Invitational on the weekend. Traditionally the final event of the season, the Sun Peaks invitational features more than 400 racers from 20 mountains across the British Columbia. Led by local Big White Community School student Tyler Clark, who won individual bronze in the nine-year-old boys
category, Big White had six top-10 finishes including, Marcus Athans (sixth in nine-year-old boys), R.J. Lukinuk (ninth in nine-year-old boys), Zane Torres (fourth in 10-yearold boys) Cole Pederson (ninth in 10-yearold boys), and Hannah Walline (ninth in 10-year-old girls). In the team categories, Big White claimed two of a possible four gold metals and a silver to cap two successful days on the slopes. Team gold medal participants included Jenelle
Gieblhaus, Elli Clark, Rachel McInnes, Chanelle Nutley, Jennifer Pilon, Sophie Schroeder, Owen Clark, Noa Borg, Cameron McInnes, Zander Torres, and Matthew Richardson. Team bronze medalists included Issac Athans, Jaxon Slaney, Joelle da Silva, Callum Mandl and Allison Sinclair. The Nancy Greene Ski League is a introductory development program for alpine ski racers aged 5 to 11. For information on the program at Big White, vis-
it at www.bigwhiteracers. com. ••• Three Big White Racers had top-10 showings at the K2 provincials (for racers born in 1996 and 1997) last weekend at Big White. Seger Nelson was ninth in the men’s GiantSlalom two-run combined with a time of 1:53.40. Megan Moffatt placed ninth in the ladies GS on Saturday in 1:54.17. On Sunday, Jamie Park finished ninth in the ladies GS with a time of 1:49:42.
They made it interesting but the Kelowna female midget Wildabeasts hockey team won gold at the Salmon Arm Female Recreational Hockey tournament earlier this month. Kelowna scraped by with narrow wins, claiming a one goal victory in each of its wins and also earning a tie in the other game. Eight teams from B.C. and Alberta competed in the Salmon Arm tournament
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e had an idea the man beCITY hindNow, that would the tunnel idea CONFIDENTIAL has passed away have changed the local landscape. But after a courageous the government of the 14-month battle with day deep-sixed it. colon cancer. Gordon Gordon Jennens Jennens was 87. wanted to build a subI first met Jennens Alistair merged tunnel in OkaWaters in the late 1990s when nagan Lake to replace he initially pitched his the old floating bridge. idea of a tunnel. He But, at an estimated cost of $110 mil- was passionate about the idea and to lion, the NDP government of Premier say he was determined to see it sucGlen Clark said it was too expensive. ceed would be an understatement. Instead, eight years later, the province, To his credit, he was like a dog under a new Liberal government, with a bone. And the growing support spent $177 million to build a five-lane his tunnel proposal garnered pushed bridge over the lake. the government to hire two UBC en-
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gineering professors to come here to evaluate the idea. The experts from the big city said a tunnel would cost $110 million, a figure Jennens disagreed with. At the time, the government was willing to kick in $68 million for a new crossing but wanted Kelowna to pony up another $20 million. The financial impasse stalled the project until after the NDP left office. Its replacement, the Liberal government of Gordon Campbell, immediately shelved plans for a new bridge, not bringing them back for several years. By that time the price tag had skyrocketed. To some, Jennens idea of a sus-
pended tunnel floating just beneath the surface of Okanagan Lake sounded crazy. But to others, it was a stroke of genius. Not only was it a solution to the need for a new lake crossing , it also reclaimed the lake’s surface for boaters. For Jennens, the tunnel idea was just Gordon Jennens one of many during a colourful life punctuated with examples of him bringing his World War. ideas to life. Jennens was no stranger to this
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Local MP accused of misleading comments Open letter to Okanagan-Coquihalla MP Stockwell Day I noticed you recently commented on how international students provide a significant boost to the Canadian economy. It would have been much truer if you said international students from a hand-picked selection of currently in-favour countries provide a boost to publicly funded institutions and the biased immigration system. T The government of Canada is already infamous both at home and abroad for curtailing visas for Mexican and Czech tourists and students. A case in point, prior to the visa changes last August, our school had an average Mexican student body of between 15 and 20 per cent and after the visa changes, we have less than two per cent. We also had a Czech student body of between five and eight per cent before the visa changes, and now we have none. I am certain most other private language
schools are in the same boat. Are you aware that Czech citizens have visa waivers for every Englishspeaking country including the U.S., except Canada? Ridiculous and archaic! Moreover, student permits approved by Immigration Canada are heavily biased towards public institutions. All private language schools know this and frequently comment on it both at home and abroad. The majority of private language schools have no students from China, Russia, Mexico, Colombia, Turkey and Vietnam enrolled in English programs, while public colleges and universities do. The English programs offered at both public and private institutions are equal. In many cases the programs are better in the private institutions where class sizes are smaller, (which is optimal for language learning) and students progress faster as there are not as many regi-
mented and unnecessary levels or hoops to jump through to get where they want to go. We can prepare a student in the months to take a Cambridge FCE test (the world’s most recognized English standard) that would take them six months at a public institution. (Of course that strings them out longer so the public institution can make more money from the student.) The majority of international students enrolled in language programs at Okanagan College are Chinese. Our school has never successfully hosted a Chinese student for a language program in eight years of being in business despite a number of bonified applicants. In fact, some Chinese students applied for a language program at our school (but were rejected) and then reapplied for a public college in Canada and they were accepted. Is that a fair and just immigration system at work?
In the past eight years, we’ve had a total visa rejection rate from China, Cambodia, Indonesia, Venezuela, Moldova, Vietnam and Russia. Clearly Canada is also not the “destination of choice” for many international students seeking language learning combined with work. Canada has established some token working holiday and youth mobility agreements with some in-favour countries but compared with Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and the U.K., where students can enter more easily, study and work without a lot of red-tape, we fail miserably. Furthermore, international students without working holiday visas can work on or off campus for up to 20 hours per week if they attend a public institution in Canada but not a private one. Once again this is biased and wrong. To combat the government’s prohibitive visa regulations our school has set up a satellite campus in Belize where visa regula-
tions are more favorable. Any applicant who we feel does not meet Immigration Canada’s stringent and biased criteria for a student permit, we try to convince (in advance of their application to the Canadian embassy) to go to Belize. This prevents them from wasting money on Canadian visa application fees and in the end means less money in the government’s coffers. We also encourage students to study on a visitor visa instead of student permit as this also means less money forgovernment coffers. Mr. Day, please refrain from making misleading comments in the future on an industry that clearly you know very little about. The government is not supporting language schools (except for public institutions of course) and is actually hurting them. Dale Lockhart and Chong He Koh International Gateway Kelowna
Council urged to proceed with CD-21 zone ing of (the) CD-21 (zoning bylaw) that you liked the CD-21 plan but some of you had reservations with its entirety, while a few others felt it needed further discussion. It is vitally important that you proceed with the
development of our city core now or it will continue its downward spiral and decay. I ask you to take the decisive action needed to make the plan for our downtown a reality. It takes great leader-
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Never part of the mainstream but never short of ideas either Waters from A24 While in the RCAF, he visited a Viking museum in Oslo and developed a fascination with Viking ships. Later in life he would build one—a full-sized replica— ship it to Norway and launch the vessel. He built himself a small plane that he flew as well as the rowing sculls used by Canadian rowers at the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki, Finland. In the 1970s, he designed and built submer-
sible equipment to remove milfoil from lakes. “He was never part of the mainstream,” said his son Rick. Jennens was a man of ideas and a consummate inventor. According to Rick Jennens, in his later years, his father wanted to build another plane, a two-seater he would fly with his wife, to Southeast Asia. “I don’t think my mom was so keen because she would have been the co-pilot,” chuckled Rick. Gordon Jennens may
have been a man ahead of his time. He not only came up with ideas, he worked to make them reality. His dream of a tunnel under Okanagan Lake may one day come about, but unfortunately he will not see it. But if it ever does, there’s only one person who it should be named after. Alistair Waters is the Capital News’ assistant editor. awaters@kelownacapnews.com
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She began skiing with the Powderhounds on a biski with hand held outriggers last year, and is now thrilled to be moving on to a Mono Ski. Olivia’s volunteer coaches, Tony Lenarcic and Sarah Morris Probert, are both adaptive coaches at Big White. Both were also involved with the 2010 Winter Olympics as torch bearers. Lenarcic was a torch bearer in Edmonton, while Morris Probert, a British skier now living in Kelowna who competed in the 1998 Nagano Paralympics, also acted as a torch bearer for the 2010 Paralympics as the torch
moved through Hope. She is a member of the Silver Star Adaptive Snow Sports board of directors; a coordinator of the Silver Star High Performance Program; one of Canada’s first Canadian Ski Coaches Federation, adaptive coaches; and is involved with the adaptive ski program at Big White. Morris Probert is also currently participating in the 2010 Paralympic Games. The Powderhounds Adaptive Ski Club services clients with cognitive and or physical disabilities and enables them to participate in downhill skiing with family and friends by
providing CSIA/CADS trained volunteers and equipment. Powderhounds, guided under the non-profit society People In Motion serving clients in the Central Okanagan, uses adapted equipment such as the Mono Ski to enable a paraplegic or children suffering from neurological disorders, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy or other disorders to ski potentially independently or with assistance. For more information about Cops for Kids or for sponsorship opportunities, visit www.copsforkids.org.
Fun program for 3-5 year-olds Watson Road Elementary School will host a series of Saturday morning activities, 10 to 11:45 a.m., for 3 to 5 year-olds over the next month. Participating children must be potty
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On Saturday, March 20, from 11am to 4pm, our Nutrition Team will be in-store to answer any of your nutrition questions and will also be giving away resources on proper nutrition and healthy eating habits.
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Popular local golf pro heading south to Twin Lakes Maxine DeHart This week’s column is dedicated to John Voytila, a friend and long-time resident of Kelowna. I will miss his smiling face and good humor. Condolences to Lynn and Stephen Kratzer (John’s niece) his family and many friends.
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24 years with McLeary’s Furniture, Geoff McLeary decided to semiretire and close out the store. His daughters, Carling and Hayley, then talked him into working with them in this new venture. The store is a complete sleep shop, offering superior mattresses, bedroom furniture, futons and foam, wall beds and quality bed linens. Love this quote: “Always buy a good bed and a good pair of shoes, because if you’re not in one…you’re in the other!” Call 250862-2337; www.sleepys. ca Mike Hiebert, formerly with Rusty’s, is the new day chef at the Pheasant and Quail Pub on Lakeshore Road. Mem’s, at 103-3010 Pandosy St., is a new business owned and operated by Michele Guttormsson-Troup and Mila Shapiro. It sells Kosher food and Holy Land treasures. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Mem’s is believed to be the first Kosher food retail store in the valley. Their food is not only for people of the Jewish religion, but for everyone that would like to lead a healthier lifestyle. Call 778-478-0422 The Miss Kelowna Lady of the Lake Society will celebrate its 80th anniversary this year. The program provides training and guidance to young women who become Lady of the Lake candidates and choose to better themselves through a variety of program activities. Over the next five months, candidates will be judged on public speaking, community awareness, talent and etiquette. Nine outstanding young women will compete in the upcoming 2010 Miss Lady of the Lake Pageant. Congratulations to Ria Goosen (Miss Okanagan Mission Rotary); Melissa Toth (Miss Kelowna Kinsmen); Breanne Clelland (Miss Sunrise
Rotary); Victoria Kelsch (Miss DLC Okanagan); Brittany Kuchma (Miss Great Canadian Oil Change); Juliet Kaczmarek (Miss Kelowna Gyro Club); Eva Sharma (Miss Nicholas Aubin Notary Public); Kayla Moore (Miss United Way); Abbey D’Este (Miss Kelowna Rotary). Congratulations to Steve Cipes, of Summerhill Winery, and Rie on their upcoming marriage on March 21 at the winery. Adina Frank received this week’s Spirit of Kelowna Award. For more than 30 years her labour of love on her extensive home garden has helped our community. Donations of plants to the KGH Auxiliary Blossom Time Fair have helped to raise thousands of dollars for our hospital . Active Mobility Products has opened at 2978B
Pandosy St. in the Mission. Owned and operated by brothers Dino and Joe Padula, the business provides customer focused medical products and services that really understand the specific needs of their customers. Dino, being in a wheelchair his entire life, has the perspective that is the cornerstone of Active Mobility. They also focus on rehabilitation, pediatrics, geriatrics and sports related products including wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, seating scooters, bath safety, lifts and aids for daily living. The company has also developed and manufactured a line of light-weight custom products for wheelchairs and offer a full service department to take care of equipment that requires repair or adjustment. Active Mobility is open by appointment only. Call 250-864-5151;dino.
padula@telus.net www. activemobility.ca Chris Bunnage bowled a perfect game at McCurdy Bowling Centre during their Monday night men’s league. A perfect game is 12 strikes in a row for a total of 300. Bunnage has been bowling for 18 years from youth programs to adult. This was his first perfect game, although he also bowled a 298 and a 299 this season and bowled an 800 series for three games last year. He was on the Canadian Youth National Team for two years and in 2006 was the Youth Bowling Council National Champion. He has worked at McCurdy Bowling Centre for 10 years and is always ready to answer questions and help with tips. McCurdy Bowling Centre is hosting a party for Bunnage and all their Strike Board sponsors on March
29. The sponsors will each be giving him $250 for his hard work, totaling $3,000. Brian and Elly Bonsma, owners of Speedpro Signs, have now purchased Speedpro Imaging. The strengths of both companies have now been combined in one, easy to find central location at 103-2307 Enterprise Way. From business cards to bill boards they do it all. www.speedprosignskelowna.com Had the chance to recently try some of Rajnikant Agrawal’s new pizza’s at OK Pizza, 1043699 Hwy. 97 N. They were fantastic. If you like butter chicken you will love their new butter chicken pizza and the tandoori chicken pizza made with onion, chicken with home-made tandoori macula, mozzarella cheese and fresh herbs is also great. The chicken al-
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fredo pasta pizza is also a treat. R.K. makes all his pizzas fresh from scratch, including their healthy crust pizza dough, which is high in protein and low in fat. If you would like to try the new ones, make sure you call ahead as they are hand-made fresh to order and take about 45 minutes from start to finish. They are well worth the wait. My favourite is still the “cheesy garlic” one of their original signature pizzas. The guests I took loved both the butter chicken and tandoori chicken, but the butter chicken won out. Pickup, delivery and a few seats inside the restaurant. Open seven days a week. Call 250-765-5551; www.okpizza.ca Dr. Samantha Nutt, founder of the humanitarian organization War See DeHart B3
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during bank hours from now until April 9. For more info call Phyllis Litz at 250-763-0095. I was honoured to be a judge for the inaugural Kelowna’s Gospel Mission “Stone Soup Chef Competition.” Congratulations to Chef Jessie Croy, of Summerhill Winery, the winner of last Wednesday’s competition battling Chef James Hanna, of RauDZ. Jessie cooked up a fabulous “spring pea soup” and James an incredible “Italian wedding soup.” Both were unbelievable but in the end, Jesse’s soup ruled. The contest finale, a gala fundraising “iron chef style” competition, will be held on Saturday, March 20, at The Delta Grand. For tickets call Ami Catriona of at 250763-3737. Christopher’s Restaurant will host the second annual fundraiser dinner for the SPCA on Thursday, March 25, featuring a for a steak and seafood buffet. There will also be a live and silent auction items along with entertainment. Reservations are a must. Call 250-8613464. CONNECT, a networking group of business women, will host a Spring Fair at the Ellis
Street Library on Saturday, March 20, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free admission with a donation to the food bank. Birthdays of the week—Garry Benson, Benson Salloum Watts (March 19); Terry Hyde, (March 19); Shelly Sapieha, Good Earth Coffeehouse (March 22); Bryan Crandall (March 22); Jim Ross, Byers Transport (March 23). Maxine DeHart is a Kelowna hotelier. Phone her at 250-979-4546, fax 250-860-3173, E-mail maxdehart@telus.net.
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THE MISS KELOWNA Lady of the Lake candidates this year are (from left): Miss Sunrise Rotary: Breanne Clelland, Miss DLC Okanagan: Victoria Kelsch, Miss Great Canadian Oil Change: Brittany Kuchma, Miss Kelowna Gyro Club: Juliet Kaczmarek, Miss Nicholas Aubin Notary Public: Eva Sharma, Miss Okanagan Mission Rotary: Ria Goosen, Miss Kelowna Kinsmen: Melissa Toth, Miss United Way: Kayla Moore, Miss Kelowna Rotary: Abbey D`Este.
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dustries. This ability to see into the future around us, to dream of possibilities ( as former U.S. president John Kennedy did when speaking of the NASA space program, one example that comes to mind) and to dare to act is that series of attributes that drive entrepreneurs to turn dreams into reality. The process is clear my friendsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;entrepreneurs initiate entrepreneurial ventures. The debate does continue over the years about entrepreneurial behaviour and this singular act of volition which has genuinely become so vital to our region, province and nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economic vitality. My comments this week have attempted to light a candle against the darkness for both practitioners and nonpractitioners alike within the entrepreneurial sphere. Yes, innovation and creativity is necessary for the true success of a venture. But, when I ask you to consider entrepreneurship as an option in your life, I must
suggest that to fully light up the darkness, we must break down barriers and embrace the benefits of entrepreneurship and begin the process rigorously through teaching its elements to everyone via a cultural backdrop. What a better world we could have before us if we could encourage creative thinking, stretching minds to embrace truly great ideas for the betterment of society. Entrepreneurship is the greatest vehicle we know to allow us to simultaneously envision, dream, analyze, create and profit. It is a life journey like none other. Innovation and creativity, to repeat, is its heart and soul, and in no other enterprise can you live your life as your intuition dictates and enjoy the success that your mind creates. I encourage you to dare to dream. Joel Young is an entrepreneurial leadership coach, educator and consultant and the Founder of the Okanagan Valley Entreprenurs Society. eagleyoung@shaw.ca
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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s never too lateâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;or too earlyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;to become a great boss T â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;â&#x20AC;&#x2DC; here is a common saying that people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t quit their jobs they quit their managers. When leadership is lacking, employees are more likely to disengage from their work. Or worse, they move on and the organization loses a talented resource. Many of us have worked for poor managers and to say it is frustrating and de-motivating is an understatement. It can make the difference between looking forward to going to work or
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As a leadership coach, I have worked with many different people and a wide range of leadership styles. Some of them are naturally more comfortable in a people management role but all the dedicated ones make a conscious effort to build skill in this area. What makes for a great boss? Developing self awareness, empathy and a respectful attitude is a good start. Experience and age might help but are no guarantee.
WHAT MAKES FOR A GREAT BOSS? DEVELOPING SELF AWARENESS, EMPATHY AND A RESPECTFUL ATTITUDE IS A GOOD START.
I heard a wonderful story once about a young man, 20 years old with no prior management experience that bought a small pizza franchise and ran it
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successfully for over three years. It demonstrates how leading with empathy and gut instinct can have profound effects on employee commitment. All the staff were the same age or younger than the new boss. The jobs at the pizza shop didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t require high levels of skill and many of the tasks were tedious and labour intensive, particularly the daily clean up required to keep the interior safe for food preparation. The new boss knew no one liked doing these tasks so he tried a different approach to make them more appealing. He introduced an after hours â&#x20AC;&#x153;major clean up shiftâ&#x20AC;? once a week where everyone, including himself, was required to pitch in and clean the premises from top to bottom. His willingness to do his share of the dirty, physical work created amazing commitment and
FortisBC is seeking public input as we update our PowerSense demand side management program which helps customers manage their electricity bills through energy efficiency improvements. Since it began in 1989, the PowerSense program, has helped customers save more than 360 million kilowatt hours â&#x20AC;&#x201D; enough electricity to power about 27,700 homes each year.
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would willingly work to help the business succeed. For most managers, young or older, leadership is not a natural talent but it can be learned. There are plenty of resources available so why not read a book, attend a seminar, find a mentor or hire a leadership coach? With an open mind and some solid professional support you just might become one of those â&#x20AC;&#x153;beloved bosses.â&#x20AC;? And, making a sincere effort to become a better leader is simply one of the smartest business moves you can make. Laurie Mills is a certified coach and human resource professional. Her company is Lighthouse Professional Development Consulting Services. The subject matter in this article is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be relied upon as professional advice.
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each week the staff happily rolled up their sleeves and got the clean up done in record time. Besides the personal satisfaction of a job well done they were rewarded with a shared meal of free pizza afterwards. This manager got his young employees on board by empathizing with them. Cleaning was hard work but he understood that they would be more likely to engage in it if the atmosphere was fun, if everyone shared the load (especially the boss!) and if they got a reward that had value for them. For the whole time this young man operated that pizza franchise staff turnover was non-existent and the business thrived. It became a place where people wanted to work. This is a simple example of how one boss was able to tune in to his employees, identify what would motivate them and then create a supportive atmosphere where they
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▼ LEAVING THE BAND
Going solo offers artistic peace of mind Pyper Geddes CONTRIBUTOR
You’ve heard it all before—the rise or fall of an artist’s career after they go solo. Songwriters such as Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder, No Doubt’s Gwen Steffani, and (flash back) Fleetwood Mac’s Stevie Nicks have shown that even apart from the band that brought them into the limelight, they have what it takes to make it on their own. On the flip side of course, you have artists like Axl Rose who prove that going solo isn’t a good career choice for everyone. Artists who choose to go solo don’t always do it because of reasons such as conflict with their band mates. They might be wanting to take their music in a different direction like Sigur Ros’ Jonsi, who said that he decided to make his solo record ‘Go’ because none of the tracks fit with previous Sigur Ros albums. They might also have
been planning a solo career since the beginning and just needed to get a proverbial foot through the door first. But when it comes right down to it, being in a band can get old. Disagreements about everything from management, touring and direction to set lists can wear an artist down. Jay Malinowski is a prime example of this. His name might ring a bell, as it should. Malinowski was one-third of the ska/pop/punk/soul band Bedouin Soundclash. The group released three albums, had their fair share of singles, received a good number of awards and nominations, as well as having a steady line of high-profile tours that allowed the group to share the stage with notable names such as Ben Harper, Coldplay, and Nine Inch Nails.
To any fan, Bedouin Soundclash was an easygoing band doing what they loved and creating success for themselves but behind the scenes, all was not well. Heavy touring and the cliché “rock n’ roll lifestyle” was taking a toll on the band. In early 2009, artistic differences caused the group to go in different directions. “Being in a band through bad times is the worst marriage ever. You argue all the time, and it’s sexless” Malinowski says with a laugh.
“We started Bedouin Soundclash when we were really young and hadn’t gone through many trials yet. You say you’re not going to become the cliché, but if you spend enough time around clichés, you become one. Basically that’s what happened to us, and that’s what happened to me.” So what now then? With full support and encouragement from Bedouin band mate, Eon Sinclair, Malinowski began writing solo material. He put everything that he’d
been dealing with at his lowest point into song. Malinowski moved back to his hometown Vancouver to get his mind straight and to record new tracks that would eventually end up on his solo album ‘Bright Lights and Bruises’ which was released on Feb. 16, 2010. “It had to be that way,” says Malinowski. “It’s just a really personal record and my home is Vancouver. I’d forgotten the ocean and the mountains and all of those things that are really important to me, but I didn’t realize that until now. It was important for me to do this in Vancouver” Jay Malinowski will be playing at Habitat on Friday, March 19, with special guests Kinnie Starr and Michael Rault. Tickets are $15 in advance and are available at estore.thehabitat.ca. For more information visit www.thehabitat.ca Pyper Geddes is the assistant manager at Habitat in downtown Kelowna. pyper@thehabitat.ca
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Rumination of all things love explored in Starr’s new CD SOUNDING OFF
Bruce Mitchell KINNIE STARR: A DIFFERENT DAY (VIOLET INCH) Kinnie Starr and Jay Malinowski will be performing a double bill at The Habitat on Friday March 19 (see story on B9). This should be an intriguing bill given that both artists have just released new albums with unexpected music styles. Starr has made a big change in direction and Mailinowski offers his
debut solo album after many successes with his band Bedouin Soundclash. A Different Day is Starr’s fifth album but only her first in four years. She took time away from music to write a book called How I Learned To Run, which features her poetry and illustrations among other things. But true to its title, A Different Day is a major change in direction for
the ever enterprising Starr who has dabbled in hard rock, hip hop , rap, singer songwriter fare and spoken word. The very fine print on the liner of her new CD reads ‘Love is a verb and there’s no room for hate in 2010…It’s A Different Day.” So this new release is a fascinating rumination on all things love from the sexy opener High Heels and its pop/dance ‘80s new wave nuances to the pretty and delicate accordion driven I Wanna Know You about deep infatuation. While Starr is noted for her fierce intellect, she is downright sumptuous on It’s All You, somewhat delicate and ambi-
ent on Free and knowingly moody on Another’s Gone (a cover of the Queen song). Starr isn’t exactly known for big radio hits but it would be foolish to overlook the fine hit potential of my fave track Your Eyes “light the way” and its edgier pop/rock hooks. B
JAY MALINOWSKI: BRIGHT LIGHTS & BRUISES (PIRATES BLEND)
Malinowski’s debut solo effort is nothing at all like the techno reggae and dub style of his big time band Bedouin Soundclash. With his hands cov-
ering his eyes in apparent anguish and sweat (or a tear) dripping from his chin you can imagine that Malinowski’s album, titled Bright Lights & Bruises, is a heavy and heady listen. Jay M.addresses illegal alien street drug dealers on Narceritos. road weariness on Life is A Gun and gay bashing on Animal. Meanwhile, several songs on Bright Lights
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& Bruises address matured relationships where Jay M. writes in his liner how things came apart in a loved house of cards. Most of the music here is just Malinowski with guitar and spare backing and at times there is a little too much FX in the vocals to make things out clearly, but then, that’s why there is a lyric sheet. But I especially enjoyed the two featured tracks Santa Monica and its alternate folk leanings and the opening There’s A Light with its piano/organ blend and big plodding drum while a strong Dylan song came to mind with the up-tempo Loving Hand. The gig at The Habitat will be host a strong cast and promises an intriguing concert. C+
SOUNDS OF VANCOUVER 2010: (EMI)
This disc features several tracks from the Olympic closing ceremonies that begins with a lot of orchestral fanfare before it morphs into a youth oriented party gig for the athletes with pop rock hits from Canuck
sources like Nickelback, Hedley, Avril Lavigne, Simple Plan, Michael Buble, k-os and MarieMai’s wonderful techno pop gem Emmene-Moi. Thankfully Neil Young’s superb rendition of Long May You Run is included along with helden tenor superstar Ben Heppner who impressively wails out the final Olympic Anthem. The only obvious blight here is Alanis Morissette’s moody and off kilter Wunderkind, where it appears she took advantage of the big world stage to prove just how serious an artiste she is during what should have been a party sequence where everyone else was just trying to bang a drum and get it on. A satisfying memento for those seeking one. C
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Actors Studio takes on Broadway classic Based on legends that may (or may not) be true, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street serves up a tasty feast of diabolical theatre fun. The Kelowna Actors Studio will present the Broadway hit April 1 to April 25. The multi-talented cast was hand-selected by the show’s director Randy Leslie with Neville Bowman as the venge-
ful Sweeney Todd and Kelly Whelan as his dazzlingly demented accomplice, Mrs. Lovett, in the lead roles. Sweeney Todd opened on Broadway in 1979 starring Angela Lansbury and Len Cariou and went on to win eight Tony Awards including Best Musical. The film version of the play starred Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter.
Stephen Sondheim composed the razor-sharp score and his brilliant lyrics are alternately gleeful and gruesome. A thriller set in Victorian England, Sweeney Todd tells the tale of a man just released from jail for a crime he did not commit. The Demon Barber of Fleet Street cooks up a hilariously macabre revenge scheme resulting in this crafty, comedic and captivating thriller.
The musical director for this production will be Roslyn Frantz, the recipient of many awards including the KADAC Honour in the Arts Award 2004, the first Angel Award for overall contribution to the arts. Along with Bowman and Whelan, the cast will include Sarah McCall (Beggar Woman) Chad Abrahamson (Anthony Hope) Carmen Harris (Johanna) Mark Wells (Pirel-
li) Rick Worrall (Judge Turpin) Darren Scuffi (Beadle) and Twyla Spittle (Tobias Ragg). Ensemble members include: Jon Arkle, Valeh Ashraf, Quinn Bates, Megan Delowsky, Ron Green, Scott Lawler, Delphine Litke, Norene Morrow, Gillian Reed and Mark Sorestad. For more information about tickets, see the website www.KelownaActors Studio.com or call 250862-2867.
Idol finalist’s new CD a little on the tame country side from New York almost all of their success has been in Europe even though they are a favourite for Michael Buble as an opening act which has helped spread their fame. This new CD & DVD set is poised to break the act in North America and most of the material here is original which
is unusual for an all vocal group (think The Nylons’ hit The Lion Sleeps Tonight). There is only one cover and that is the hipster golden oldie Relax Max sung with Buble and it offers the best chance for Naturally 7 to break into domestic airwaves. The group amazingly imitates horns, drums, synths, percussions, etc.
all with voices to flesh out the sound and on Vocal Play the group dabbles in hip hop, R&B, pop and even a dash or so of dance music. The DVD captures the band live at Madison Square Garden and offers several band interviews for the uber fan. B-
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He was a finalist in Season 8 of American Idol so Danny Gokey gets to record this overly tame country/pop CD thanks to that exposure. The songs here are mostly new originals (none by Gokey) from Nashville songwriting factories and nothing here particularly stands out just as nothing is abjectly awful.
Gokey has scored a minor country hit with the “inspirational” opening anthem My Best Days Are Ahead Of Me. But other than that, the overly uncharismatic Gokey does nothing to hurt the Am Idol franchise (if you catch my drift). Can you think of anything else to say? C-
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CHEYNE, ALICE LOUISE Passed away unexpectedly March 14, 2010 at the age of 74. She was born on the farm near Medora Manitoba on June 25, 1935. Alice was predeceased by her son Troy in 2008. She is survived by her loving husband and best friend of 51 years Gordon. Children Fran (Jim) Stecyk and their children Kevin, Angela (Jesse) Doyle and great grandchild on the way all of Vernon; Sandy (Orrin) Stephen and their children Douglas, Kathleen and Michelle of Calgary; Dave (Laura) Cheyne and their children Kirsten and Jeremy of Abbotsford; Troy’s children Alanna, Jordan, Carlin and former daughter-in-law Faith (AJ) Evenson and special step grandson Asher of Calgary. She is further survived by her brother Doug and sisters Fran & Margaret and their families in Manitoba. She was a member of the IOF, Rutland United Church and BC Old Time Fiddlers. Alice graduated from the WGH School of Nursing and nursed for over 35 years in Manitoba, Calgary and Kelowna. The family wishes to thank Doctors Brown, Borthistle and Dessen and the nurses of 4 East. A celebration of life will be held at Rutland United Church in May when all the family can attend. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of Canada Suite 327 8-6014 Vedder Rd, Chilliwack BC V2R 5P5 or Rutland United Church 1370 Rutland Rd N, Kelowna BC V1X 4Z4
Giroux, Edith (Diane) nee Baird June 20, 1944 - March 9, 2010
It is with sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, G.G. Predeceased by Gordie Giroux. Survived by her loving children Tony Wedzinga, Jackie Connon (Jim), Sam Wedzinga; grandchildren Ashley, Dereck, Richard, Raelene, Alisha, Christopher; great grandchildren Kendra, Michael, Paityn, and Lexxi. Many nieces and nephews and all her foster children. Extended family Ray & Joyce Enqlutt, Spud & Willie Arsenault & family, John Rogers, Peter & Vivian Klyn and family. In tears we saw you sinking, and watched you pass away. Our hearts were almost broken. We wanted you to stay. But when we saw you sleeping, so peaceful, free from pain. How could we wish you back with us, to suffer that again. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone, for part of us went with you, the day God took you home. A Celebration of Mom’s Life will be held March 20, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at 7108 Barkley Drive, Delta, B.C. V4E 1T6.
JENNENS, ERIC GORDON Born January 11, 1923, passed away peacefully at Hospice on March 13, 2010, after a courageous struggle with cancer. Gordon will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Sylvia, of 63 years, his daughters Julie (Colin Cruickshank), Susan (Tom McLean) and sons, Rick (Rosanne) and Terry. Also remembering their grandfather are Tanya and Seung Chul Jennens, Aileen and Noreen Cruickshank and Jenny (Jon Adrian) and Scott McLean. Gordon was born and raised in Kelowna and at a very young age developed a fascination with airplanes. At age 16 he enrolled in a wartime course in California and in 1941 graduated as an aeronautical engineer. He then joined Boeing’s Sea Island operation near Vancouver, building mainly PBY’s, a plane used by nearly every branch of the military. In 1945 he joined the RCAF as a flight engineer and later transferred to the British Fleet Air Arm to go overseas. While there, he met his bride, Sylvia. After the war, he returned to Kelowna and began building rowing shells, including those used by the 1952 Canadian Olympic rowing team in Helsinki. With the help of his wife and 4 children, he built an authentic 60-foot replica Viking Ship which toured the US and Canada before sailing the fjords of Norway in the summer of 1971. A few years later, Gordon took on the formidable task of building a submersible “weed machine” to help rid local lakes of milfoil. Always the creative problemsolver and inventor, Gordon even developed a design for an underwater floating tunnel across Okanagan Lake. The family gratefully acknowledges the support of friends over the years Especially Ray and Ann Bostock. Also special thanks to the staff at Hospice House and Dick Scott. We will all remember Gordon for his cheerful outlook on life and strong sense of family. We’ll all miss the great gift of his pioneering spirit…he’s ready to fly. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Hospice or charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent to the family by visitingwww.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.
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passed away peacefully on March 14th, 2010 at the age of 94 years. John is survived by his loving wife Jean of 64 happy years. Survived by two sons Leonard and William Rippel of Kelowna; two daughters: Elaine (Eric) Stotz of Lumby, Margaret (Bob) Rippel of Kelowna; four grandchildren: Trevor (Denise) Komant of Kelowna, Becky (David) Habib of Kelowna, Jason (Leslie) Stotz of Kelowna, Heidi (Kevin) Couture of Vernon; seven great grandchildren: Michael, Matthew, Selina and Sarah Habib of Kelowna, Brittney and Rayden Komant of Kelowna, Kai Couture of Vernon; one step great granddaughter Monique Habib of Kelowna and one step great-great grandson Logan Colpitts of Kelowna; 2 sisters: Rose (Joe) Mohany of Kelowna, Hilda (Paul) Hemich of Kelowna; 3 brothers: Joe Rippel of Kelowna, Frank (Eva) Rippel of Telkwa, BC, Ed Rippel of Chase, BC; brother in law Joe Hordos of Prince George, BC, and sister in law Lea Rippel of Kelowna; as well as many nieces and nephews. John was predeceased by his father Rudolph in 1934, his mother Maria in 1965, sister Elizabeth, brother Carl, and brother Leo. John was born on October 16th, 1915 in Czeckoslovahi and immigrated to Canada in June 1930. He spent several years in Loon Lake, Saskatchewan and moved to Osoyoos, BC in 1943. In May 1944 he met the love of his life Jean whom he married on December 29th, 1945. John loved dancing with his wife Jean, especially when a polka was playing! They also enjoyed many camping trips together during their retirement years. He will be truly missed.The family would like to extend their appreciation for the care John received from Dr. Robert Williams and also the staff at Village Smith Creek.A celebration of John’s life will be held at Everden Rust Funeral Services Monday March 22nd at 11:00 am. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.everdenrust.com.
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passed away peacefully at home in Kelowna on March 12, 2010 at the age of 81 years. Ed was born in Cranbrook, BC and spent 40 years of his life living and enjoying the Yukon. It was in Whitehorse where he met and married his beloved wife, Anna of 32 years. Ed loved to hunt and fish and took pleasure in pursuing outdoor activities. Ed will be dearly missed by his wife Anna, his brother Eugene and his children Rick, Scott and Jay; his sister Margaret (Lionel) and their children Greg, Shannon and Matthew; his adult step-children, Rene (John) Hefele, Len (Brigitte) Schuffels and Roy. He was lovingly known as “Uncle Ed” and “Grandpa” to his extended grandchildren and great grandchildren. In keeping with Ed’s wishes, there will be no memorial service. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mem.com. Arrangements in care of First Memorial Funeral Services, (250) 762-2299. STACEY, Lancelot Henry (Lance) September 13, 1921- March 9, 2010 Lance Stacey passed away peacefully in the Kelowna General Hospital at the age of 89. Originally from Aberdeen, Scotland, Mr. Stacey immigrated to Canada after 11 years service with the British Royal Airforce. He worked as an electrical engineer for the City of Nelson for 29 years, before retiring to Kelowna. Mr. Stacey is predeceased by two wives; Reta and Irena. Lance was known for his kindness and generosity. He will be fondly missed by his family, friends, and caregivers. Our appreciation goes to the wonderful medical staff at KGH. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.everdenrust.com 250-860-6440 ZIZEK, Reta Majorie Passed away March 3, 2010 at the age of 86. Survived by his loving family, daughter Karen Carney (Mike) of Alaska, son Glen Zizek (Leila) and her son Adam of Kelowna and extended family. A Memorial Mass will be held on March 20, 2010 at 1:00 pm at the St. Charles Garnier Parish, 3645 Benvoulin Road, Kelowna, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made St. Vincent de Paul, c/o St. Charles Garnier Parish, 3645 Benvoulin Road, Kelowna, BC V1W 4N7. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.
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Jason Scott Ritchie Mar. 5/1975 - Mar. 17/1995
Always loved, Forever Missed In loving memory Mom & Corrie
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Pharmacist Full Time 255 - 1151 10th Ave. SW, Salmon Arm Key responsibilities of a Shoppers Drug Mart Pharmacist include: checking prescriptions for accuracy, counseling on prescription meications, OTC counseling, health management consulting, participation in SDM “Call Back” program, delivery of SDM “Let’s Talk” program, collaboration with technicians to accurately dispense prescription medications. Bachelor of Pharmacy, License to practice in the province seeking employment; superior interpersonal skills; strong verbal and written communication skills; commitment to providing exceptional customer service; computer proficiency. Exposure to Shoppers Drug Mart systems and standard operating procedures; efficient time management abilities; effective organization and planning skills. Flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends. Blane Ready 250-832-2181 asdm248@shoppersdrugmart.ca
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Looking for a retired or a semi-retired couple to work as relief managers 2 days/week for a small Vernon hotel. Prefer a motel/hotel mgnt background or similar experience. although we will train the right individuals. Call Ed 250-9389944.
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WAREHOUSE Person & Delivery Drivers req’d. for local food distributer. Seasonal employment may lead permanant. Must have valid BC. Drivers Licence w/Air indorsement, also req’d Driver w/Class 1, experience prefered. Pls. fax Drivers Abstract with Resume to: 250-769-1204
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Residential and Commercial New Construction & Renovations Small Jobs GARTH GRANDO Lic. No. 97059 cell: 215-1646 phone/fax 769-9049
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Commercial Buildings & u/g Parkades, Residential Houses, Driveways Patios, Graffiti Removal. Fully insured & WCB approved. 14 yrs experience. www.okpressurewashing.com
AFFORDABLE PAINTING
ADDITIONS, finished bsmts., kitchen & bath reno’s, tile, hrdwd. & laminate flooring. Drywall, painting. Ext/int finishing. Call 250-870-3187
BLINDS & DRAPES EXCAVATING Iron Mule Design & Window Fashion’s
PAINTING
ELECTRICAL RENOVATIONS
ANTHONY’S MOBILE WORKSHOP
TREE REMOVAL CABINETRY/RENO CARPET CLEANING
CONSTRUCTION & RENOVATIONS DECKS, DECKS, DECKS Karpinsky Brothers Construction
Local or Long Distance Polite & Professional
LANDSCAPING
COUNTERTOPS RUBBISH REMOVAL REPAIR & RENOVATIONS
& Renovation Services
DUMP/TRUCK SERVICES LANDSCAPING No load too small • BARK MULCH • SAND • GRAVEL • YARD CLEAN-UP • JUNK REMOVAL LIGHT FLAT-DECK Nick Nixon - Trish Nebot Cell 250-862-0821 Office 250-765-2778
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Larry’s Handyman • Interior & Exterior Renovations • Carpentry • Painting • Small Repairs • Pressure Washing
MOVING
• Heat Pumps Over 30 Years • Fireplaces Experience • Furnaces Serving the • Repair Okanagan Valley • Install • Sales 250-681-3869
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RENOVATIONS Deck & Rail Kelowna
Serving the Okanagan
Serving the Okanagan 13+ years. Vinyl Decking, Modular Flooring, Aluminum, Glass, Topless & Picket Railings. Starting at $30/ft. installed Call George at 250-878-2483. Showroom #9-3810 Appaloosa Rd. off Sexsmith Rd.
Spring Special on now. Call for details 250-763-7114
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Mind Body Spirit FRENCH Body Massage, male/female or cpl, Relaxation 2pm-10pm Pierre @ 215-8049 TRAINED In Europe Swedish Massage, Whole body, Calming, Relaxing, Revitalizing, IN/OUT CALLS, NON Sexual. Martika 250-707-6805
Health Products IONIC Cleansing detoxifying homespas, new, factory direct, $475. Sale price. 878-8500
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Home Care CERTIFIED Care Aide w/ 10yrs exp. desires live-in position in Kelowna. 250-307-1138 PRIVATE HOME CARE. I’m a Practical Nurse helping with appoints, bathing, cleaning, meals, shopping etc. Very caring & reliable. 808-0830
Accounting/Tax/ Bookkeeping PAPER Trails Bookkeeping. Kelowna & Lake Country. Simply-Accounting, AR, AP, Payroll, Remittances, Pickup & Delivery. Professional, Reliable & Convenient. 469-6737 email: papertrails@shaw.ca
Legal Services
Blinds & Drapery
#1 IN PARDONS. Remove your criminal record. Express Pardons offers the FASTEST pardons, LOWEST prices, and it’s GUARANTEED. BBB Accredited. FREE Consultation Toll-free 1-866-416-6772, www.ExpressPardons.com.
ANDOR’S Design, window coverings, alterations & repairs, Free Est. 250-764-0228
CRIMINAL RECORD? Only Pardon Services Canada has 20 years experience Guaranteeing Record Removal. Call 1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) www.RemoveYourRecord.com DIAL-A-LAW offers general information on a variety of topics on law in BC. 604-6874680 (Lower Mainland) or 1.800.565.5297 (Outside LM); www.dialalaw.org (audio available). Lawyer Referral Service matches people with legal concerns to a lawyer in their area. Participating lawyers offer a 30 minute consultation for $25 plus tax. Regular fees follow once both parties agree to proceed with services. 604687-3221 (Lower Mainland) or1.800.663.1919 (Outside LM).
Nutrition/Diet Lose up to 24lbs by May 24. Results Guaranteed. Look great. Feel Great. Lose weight. Call Herbal Magic for a free no obligation consultation.1-800-926-4363.
Accounting/Tax/ Bookkeeping BOOKKEEPER Now accepting new clients. 20yrs. experience. Simply Acctng. & Quick Books. Give me your shoebox! 250-762-0229 & 250-487-9377
Carpet Cleaning BONDED & Insured. Top of the line equipment & supplies. $60./4rms & hall extra $10./rm. Call Jeff @ 250-681-4245 CARPET Care. Res & Comm. All types of Vehicles. Truck mounted unit. 250-212-0340
Cleaning Services #1SPRING Cleaning Special Making U house proud. NuMaid,250-215-1073, 491-8177 CLEANING Serv. Avail. Residential by the wk. or mo. Senr’s welcome 250-448-1786 EUROPEAN House Cleaning, New Const., Res. & Comm. Resonable rate 250-718-4515
Concrete & Placing DANFORMS Concrete offers Certified Tradesman for driveways, sidewalks, floors, foundations, retaining walls, stairs, wheelchair ramps. Stamped, Exposed & Broom. Free Estimates. Call Dan 250863-5419 OKANAGAN’S Concrete Specialist. FOR all your concrete needs, prep, place & finish, any style, also concrete repairs of any kind. 451-6944
Countertops
Drywall
FACTORY OUTLET
WAL TEK Drywall & Renos, board, tape, texture & paint. From new homes to small renos, for a free estimate call Guenther, 250-878-0528
Eavestrough WHOLESALE PRICING
Cut and finished to your front door
BEST PRICE GUARANTEE
Contractors
37 sq.ft. Install extra
DCR Contracting. New construction & reno’s. Free estimates. 250-862-1746 KARPINSKY Bros. Reno’s, Additions, Decks, Garages, Finishing etc. 250-870-7441
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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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Countertops
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Community
TIRED OF PAYING TOO MUCH FOR MEDIOCRE SERVICE? We are the solution for your janitorial needs. Prof cleaning providers, over 25yrs exp, comm. & res. The Projects, 808-5389
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Computer Services 12/7 A MOBILE COMPUTER TECH. Certified computer technician, virus removal, repairs, upgrades. Let me come to you. 250-717-6520. 12/7 In-Home Repairs. New Systems/Upgrades. 20+yrs Prof. Service. Peter 215-4137
Electrical 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 LICENSED ELECTRICIAN, Dana Thompson. 20yrs Exp. Free Estimates 826-1287 Kel
Excavating & Drainage
REFACE Countertops. 1/2 the Cost of Replacing. Granite & Corian Designs. 470-2235.
SHOWHOME Cleaning. Let us shine for you. Res/comm/office. Call 250-212-6101
KELOWNA GUTTER Cleaning and repair, fix leaks re slope gutters etc, also fascia and metal capping call Richard 250-718-6718
Drywall #1DRYWALL, Taping, Texturing. Small jobs welcome. Call Mark 30yrs exp.250-869-6233 DRYWALL SERVICES & Repairs New work & reno work. 30? exp. Framing, Bording, Taping, Texture. Ken212-9588 IMPERIAL DRYWALL, Complete Drywall Services Res. & Comm Free Est 250-801-5335
ERBAN Construction. Underground utilities, sewer tie ins, basements, backfilling, driveway prep, land clearing, site prep. Free est. 250-317-1034 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 LOADER/Min-Exc. Grndwrks, final grading. Owner/Op. Al’s Bobcat Serv. 250-470-2598
Fencing CEDAR FENCE PANELS, 1-800-838-6036 Armstrong
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Floor Refinishing/ Installations 1ST CLASS Floors. Professional installation of hardwood, laminate & tile. Insured, competitive rates. Dave 250826-6732 NEED Installer? We install carpet, lino, hardwood, laminate. Andreas 250-863-3402. SPECIAL 15% OFF Carpet, Lino, Tile Installation, Restretching, Squeaky floors. We repair. Quality Work! Free Est. Jack 250-769-5716
Lawn & Garden 1-1-1-1 Aerating, Power Raking, Hedge Trimming & Yard Clean-ups. Kelowna area. Call James (250) 869-5349 1-1 All Exterior Hedge & Tree Service. Downsizing, trimming, bracing, pruning, sculpturing, etc. Insured. Free quotes. For quality service. Call Dave 250212-1716. $39.95 “Lawn Cutting Special” Great rates on all yard work. Also wooden fence repair, painting, new fence building 250-863-7539 ACE OF SPADES. Aeration, thatching, hedge & shrub pruning, lawn service, multch, rock, rototilling. Exp’d, ins’d. Michael, 250-878-1315 ✁ ✁ ✁ AERATING, thatch removal, yard clean-ups, grounds maint w w w. a l l t h i n g s e x t e r i o r. o r g (250) 869-5349 ALLIUM LAWN CARE Spring Clean-ups & Lawn Maintenance. 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. ER Decking. Comp. Decks, Arbors, Picollas, Gazebo, Risedbeds, Planters 765-0879 IT’S Spring! Yard & Property. Main. Res. & Comm. Pw’rake, Aeration, Fert, Etc. 808-0624
SALES & SERVICE DIRECTORY RENOVATIONS
ROSTKA 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 Lic. & Insured - Ref’s available (WCB Coverage)
DRYWALL DRYWALL SERVICES & REPAIRS New work & renovation work. Over 30 yrs. experience. Framing, boarding, taping, texture t-bar ceilings & insulation. Call Ken 250-212-9588
DEMOLITION
ALL WEST DEMOLITION LTD.
All types of demolition. Locally owned & operated. FREE ESTIMATES
call 250-808-0895
BATHROOM RENOS Well Built Construction • Acrylic tub liners installed right over your old tub & tiles • Tub to shower conversions • Complete renovations
#1-1255 Bernard Ave., Kelowna, BC V1Y 6R3
250-826-2284
HOME RENOVATIONS
PLUMBING
BAYSIDE PLUMBING & Gas Fitting
EXPERIENCED CRAFTSMEN
• Bath Remodels • Decks • Drywall
• Kitchen Remodels • Painting • Plumbing
•Electrical • Tile Work • To-Do Lists • Much More
QUALITY WORKMANSHIP
A Division of Bayside Developments Ltd.
SERVICE YOU CAN TRUST
Qualified, Reliable. • Bonded •Installations • Repairs • Renovations • H. Water Tank • Washer, Dryer • Dishwasher Over 30 yrs. Experience
MEMBER
Kelowna • 250-717-5500 kelowna.handymanconnection.com
Independently Owned and Locally Operated
ELECTRICAL
PLUMBING
A & S Electric
KOSKI PLUMBING, HEATING & GAS FITTING
Residential & Commercial Wiring, New Construction, Renovations & Service Changes. Complete telephone & data cabling services, Prompt quality service. Licensed & Bonded Call Steve 250-864-2099
Call Walter 250-766-5580 Cell 250-317-2279
Licensed, Bonded & Insured
HEATING SOMMERFELD HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
•Renovations •New construction •Plumbing Service & Repairs •H/W tank replacement • Furnace Service & Installs • Gas f/p Service and Installs Bonded & Insured
• New & Existing Heating Systems • Heat pumps, A/C • Gas fitting • Licensed & Insured. • Replacement Furnace.
Call Troy, 250-718-0209
Call Wayne (250) 215-6767
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
WELDING & FABRICATION
REMODELING
MOVING
LAWN & GARDEN
Southern BC Heating & Air Conditioning
THE OLD PRO’S
Small Household & Yard Repairs. A man that helps seniors get little jobs done. From lighting fixture upgrades, cleaning eaves troughs to re-keying locks and desktop computer upgrades & virus scans.
Joe’s Moving Service
We Guarantee to keep Scheduled Appointments.
ROOFING
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
250-826-2599
(250)
826-5627 (jobs)
ESTIMATES ARE ALWAYS FREE!
Don’t call anyone about yard care until you speak to Ryan @ VANTAGE POINT. Book your clean-up & receive a FREE Aeration
250-469-1288
ELECTRICAL & RENO’S DRYWALL/PAINTING YARD MAINTENANCE CONSTRUCTION Chipster’s
Electrical & Renovations Allan Hoce, General Contractor
(250)826-0091 aghoce@telus.net
Alan 250-808-6595 (lic. #102788)
IMPERIAL DRYWALL
Drywall, Taping, Painting, Texture Ceiling. We Do Houses, Basement & Commercial
CALL NOW FOR FREE ESTIMATE 250.801.5335
It’s Spring
• Yard & Property Maintenance • Residential & Commercial • Power Raking • Aeration • Fertilizing • Clean-up • Free Quotes Call Jason@250-808-0624
DALE’S
PAINTING KELOWNA A BETTER PLACE SINCE 1982
LITTLE REPAIRS
Call Barry
PAINTING
250-863-4418
REMODELING
• • • •
250-768-9967 250-317-6843
862-9333
HEATING & A/C
Licensed & Insured
Residential/Commercial/Industrial. Small jobs, new construction & renovations, panel changes, quality workmanship. Contractor #91625.
METAL FABRICATION LTD. Fences • Gates • Railings • Security Bars • Cargo Racks • Rollcages • Boat Railings & more. Tube Bending Specialists www.getbentmetalfab.ca
www.well-built.ca
• Heat Pumps Over 30 Years • Fireplaces Experience • Furnaces Serving the • Repair Okanagan Valley • Install • Sales 250-681-3869
D. FRANCIS ELECTRIC LTD
“ONE ROOM, OR YOUR WHOLE CASTLE”
(cont#90929)
“The Professionals” Local/long distance Storage Available No job too small Free Estimates Call Joe Anytime 250-470-8194
ELECTRICAL
DCR CONTRACTING New Construction & Renos
• Garages • Flooring • Driveways • Concrete • Decks • Retaining • Finishing • Patios Walls
Free Estimates
250.862.1746
PAINTING SERVICE
ellermade W Additions, Renovations Sun-decks, Bsmt. suites, etc. Call Dave @ 250-768-2202 or 250-878-6967
DUMP TRUCK BOBCAT SERVICE Neighborhood Trucking & Delivery Top Soil • Ogo Gro • Gravel • Sand • Bark Mulch We Remove: yard refuse, small trees, junk
CHUCK 250-870-1138 We accept “When The Big Guys Are Too Big We Deliver”
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Home Repairs
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 Hedge Hog L3 - lawns, landscapes, lighting. Discounts for early bookings. Professional/ Reliable/Insured. Combining organic and traditional services reducing chemical dependence. References. KelownaVernon. Vincent 250-826-8814 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... Mission Creek Landscaping Ltd. Spring cleanup, Aerating, Dethatching, Power raking, Top dressing, Debris removal, Res/Com lawn and garden care, Landscape design and installation, Affordable rates. P. 250.859.5450 Email: info@ missioncreeklandscaping.ca
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
RANDY’S Yard Care. Beat the rush, book now. Powerraking, clean-ups, fertilizing, pruning, landscapes, retaining walls, paver patios & more. 250-8687107, 250-768-1517 TAM’S Gardening. Spring clean-ups/Maint. Planting, weeding, pruning. 250-575-3750 YARDWORKS. Book you aerating and de-thatching needs now. Father & Son team entering their 13th yr. of business. Kelowna only. 250-764-5172
Heat, Air, Refrig. SOMMERFELD Heating A/C, Install & Repair Heat Pumps, F/P, Gas Fitting Lic. 215-6767 SOUTHERN BC Heating & Air Conditioning. Over 30yrs exp. Call 250-681-3869
Home Improvements ADDITIONS, finished bsmts, kitchen & bth reno’’s, tile, hrwd & laminate flooring. Drywall, painting. Ext/int finishing. Call 250-870-3187 AFFORDABLE reno’s by qualified trades people. Honest & reliable. Serving Kelowna since 1992. Licensed & insured. Seniors discount. Doug’s Contracting. 250-2588887 ER Renovations- Reliable & Exc. service. No job too small. Ernie 765-0879 Rick 765-3553 INTERIOR Finishing & Reno’’s. No Job too small, Install & Repairs. Drywall, Plumbing, Doors/Win, Baseboards, Cab., Kitchens, Bthrms. 859-2787 KATAMA Contracting. Reno’s, Additions, Gen Contracting, New Home Const. 864-0033 NATURAL WOOD FLOORING FIR, HEMLOCK & PINE www.rouckbros.com Rouck Bros. Lumby, BC 1-800-960-3388 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. THE Old Pro’’s, Licence & Insured, Reno’’s, Remodeling etc. Barry @ 250-826-2599 WELLERMADE. Additions, Reno’s, Sun-decks, Bsmt. stes., etc.768-2202 878-6967 WOODLAKE COUNTERTOPS. Counter-tops In-stock. Kitchen Cabinets. Cutting & Finishing Services. Flat lay & Cabinetry. 250-300-6980
LARRY’S Handyman & Reno Serv., Lg. & Sm. jobs, Graffitti Removal etc., 250-718-8879 SMALL household & yard repairs. Seniors friend! Free estimates. Call 250-826-5627
Kitchen Cabinets BATHROOM RENO’S. Plum bing Repairs. Bathrooms By Gemini 862-6991, 764-0189 MARYANNE’S Kitchen Design. 25% off. See ad in Service Directory. 250-317-7523
Landscaping #1 STOP FOR ROCKS. www.bcrocks.com. Please call 250-862-0862 ASPEN LANDSCAPING. Spring clean up, aerating, pruning, etc. 250-317-7773. BARK Mulch, good quality top soil & landscape supplies, Sunoaka Valley Transport Ltd. 2696 Kyle Rd. Open Mon. Sat. 8-5pm, 250-769-9094 We Deliver. C & C LANDSCAPING. Rock walls, irrig, bobcat, design etc. Call 250-212-2692 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 EDGING Emerald Cedars Okanagan Grown SPECIAL!
6 ft-10 for $280 5 ft-10 for $189 4ft-10 for $150 2 Gal.-10 for $135 1 Gal.-20 for $95 3 ft-Blue Spruce-10 for $250 Volume Discounts Free Delivery
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 GREENCO Landscaping. Yard maint, spring clean-up, pruning, weekly cuttings, sprinkler repair. For best service call 250-681-3200, 250-863-9393. POOLS/ Landscapes/ Decks/ Fences/ Concrete/ Design. Call Unique 250-801-9273 SPECIAL Touch Landscaping Yrd. Maint. Spring clean-up, Pruning, Lawn cutting, Fert.& Sprinkler repair. 250-212-4972 TREMBLAY’S EXCAVATING retaining walls, full landscaping. Exc/Bobcat.250-979-8033
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Painting & Decorating 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 ✔ 100% Guaranteed Prestige Painting, European Craftsmanship, Fine Detail work, Ext/Int. Guaranteed Results. 250-864-1041. ACCENT Painting & Decor. 30yrs exp, int/ext, ceiling paint, texture, repaint specialists, seniors disc. 250-717-6070 BRIT-CAN Painting Services. 20yrs exp. Senior discount. Free estimates. 250-863-1389 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 ULTIMATE Painters & Renos. Work guaranteed. 250-8785540 for free estimates.
Plumbing
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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 PERFECTION PLUMBING & Gas Fitting 250-762-4458, Reno’s & New Const., Service/Repairs,HWT,BBQs, Lic’d & Bonded, Free Est. Reas. rates, Seniors Dis. Visa, M/C & Debit, Great Customer Serv.
Pressure Washing
Rubbish Removal
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 small.470-8194 LOW COST MOVING AND DELIVERY, FULLY INSURED, RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL MOVES, KITCHEN CABINET DELIVERIES. #1 IN SERVICE & RELIABLILITY. PLEASE CALL TODAY 250-470-8284 www.cchdeliveries.com NORTH END Moving Services Local/Long Distance welcome, Vancouver Special? Free Estimates 250-470-9498
Sand/Gravel/Topsoil NEIGHBORHOOD Trucking & Delivery. Sand, Gravel, Soil, Ogo Grow Call 250-870-1138
Stucco/Siding DESIGN Stucco & Stone. New homes, reno’s & repairs. No job too small. Clean, quality work. Zoltan 250-864-9798.
Sundecks KELOWNA DECK & RAIL. Serving the Okanagan 13+ Yrs. Vinyl Decking, Modular Flooring, Aluminum, Glass, Topless & Picket Railings. Starting @ $30/ft. installed. Call George @ 250-878-2483. Showroom #9-3310 Appaloosa Rd. off Sexsmith Road.
Tiling TILE Setter. Artistic Ceramics. Custom tile setting. Call 250870-1009
Tree Services
1-1 All Exterior Hedge & Tree Service. Downsizing, trimming, bracing, pruning, sculpturing, etc. Insured. Free quotes. For quality service. Call Dave 250212-1716. 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.
Trucking/ Bull Dozing TNT TRUCKING. No load too small. Junk removal, sand, gravel, etc. (250)862-0821 (250)765-2778.
Windows
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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 SMALL Hauls. Truck for hire. Rubbish, Small Moves, Boat Hauling 250-864-0696 Reza
Roofing & Skylights A TEAM MASTER ROOFER Experienced in all kinds of roofing. New, Reroof & Repair. European Quality 2 yrs. Warranty. Call Steffen C#: 8638224 W#:778-754-1015 Master & Visa cards welcome DO IT RIGHT ROOFING AND SIDING. Free Est. Pat 250826-3807. EAGLE ROOFING. CEDAR CONVERSIONS, NEW CONSRUCTION, REROOF. FREE EST. CALL 250-826-3311
GET BENT Metal Fab, fences, gates, railings, security bars, boat railings. 863-4418
CHEAP TELEPHONE RECONNECT! Low rates, fast connections, reliable service. Internet & long distance offered. Ask about holiday discounts! Call now - Phone Factory Reconnect 1-877-336-2274
Pets 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
OKANAGAN Pressure Washing. Comm/Res. Fully ins’d. Dave, 250-491-1336
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#1 Affordable! Full service we load & clean-up, or rent our easy to load garbage bins and U load - all sizes of bins available. Complete or partial Demolition also available by our experienced crew. Licensed, WorkSafeBc & Liability Insured. 250.860.4041 / trash-all.com Kelowna Family Owned & Operated! ‘#1 - BBB Kelowna Junk Removal Ltd. (1998) Scrap metal, wood, appls, etc. House, yard, building site, rental properties, renovations, etc. WCB Coverage. Lrg 3/2/1 & 1/2ton trucks 718-0992 or 861-7066 kelownajunkremoval.com 250-808-0733 SKYHIGH DISPOSAL Full Service Junk Removal & Bin Rentals.
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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
FACTORY Direct Window Replacements, Free Estimates. Starline Windows 765-6334
Feed & Hay ALFALFA hay, no rain, barn stored, for info call 250-7650115 *HAY SALES GUARANTEED Quality Grass, Alfalfa, Mixed square bales, round bales & Silage bales. Delivery avail. (250)804-6081,(250)833-6763.
Livestock 3 - 2 year old Bulls; 6 yearling bulls; 6 yearling Steer calves; 11 yearling Heifers; Cow Calf pairs - Call (250)992-2294 HORSE Disposal, Call Dave @ 250-309-0629
Pets 3 Darling Pom Puppies, 2 boys & a girl. Vet checked, born January 9th. 250-7697086 Basset Hound Puppies, ready April 2nd, vet checked, 1st shots, $600 (250)833-4081 Beautiful Maremma/Kangal and Akbash/Kangal puppies, guardian,predator control 1.shot/deworming. $300.-400. 250 547 6253. cocker spaniel puppies, buff/white & black/white, born Jan. 21, first shots, vet checked, $550obo, (250)4995397, email for pics: 3winds@telus.net
Appliances 3 YEAR old, stainless steel Frigidaire Pro Series stove with Duel fuel - gas oven/electric oven excellent working condition - $800. 3 year old, stainless steel Frigidaire Pro Series dishwasher excellent working condition - $250. 8 year old white Frigidaire deep freezer (10 cubic feet) - $150. Please call Joe(250) 764-8663
Building Supplies EXTERIOR sidings: board & batten, channel, bevel, log cabin. Dry. T&G; fir, cedar & pine (1x4 1x6). Fencing; fir & cedar. Latice panels. Timbers & beams. Lumber for garden boxes, retaining walls, hobby wood. 1-800-838-6036 Armstrong. FULL size white kitchen with island & double sink & pull out taps. Sacrifice at $650. Call 250-878-4753
Farm Equipment 1960’s Massey Ferguson, 35hp tractor, good cond, $2800 OBO, 60” Pride mower deck, used once, New $1400, Sell $1000, (250)558-0618 1961 John Deere 1010 gas utility tractor. Restored. 37 HP, P/S, deluxe seat, 22hrs on rebuilt engine. Comes w/3 PT. rearblade + John Deere mower & chains $9800. Email pics avail phone: 250-494-5051
Free Items 384 small PVS barels, three inches. Still new in pkg. Call 250-861-9292 BROWN Table w/4 chairs, Laz-y-boy chair, end table, coffee table etc. 778-478-4142 CARPET & Lino end pieces. Call 250-769-5871 FOUND: GMC Keys, off Frolich Rd. Call 250-491-3900 FREE well rotted horse manure. Dilworth area. Call 250762-4600 HIDE-A-BED Ex. cond., Office chair, 250-868-0436
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Furniture 6PC Cherry sleigh bdrm set. Queen bed, dresser, mirror, chest, 2 night stands. New!! Still boxed. Worth $5000, Sell $1295 Can deliver. call 1- 250550-6648, 250-550-6647 DININGROOM Suite, Ashley black cherry buffet & hutch, table + 6chairs. Like new. $1500. Call 250-763-1834 HARD wood oak tbl & 4 tables, w/2ext. $155. 860-8127 HOME SELL OUT!!!!! 3 Dbl. beds w/mattresses $125$175. Dbl. bed & single bunk with mattresses $175. Dining Room Table, Buffet & Chairs $185. Rose colored leather couch & loveseat $150. Bedroom suite $275. Solid wood desk $50. Lawn Mower $50. Little Tykes Kitchen $50. Small Mtn. Bike $35. TV $45. View/Purchase this Sunday 1-4pm on McCallum Rd. in Lakeview Heights. Call 764-6135 for details. NEW 3-pc Sectional Sofa w/ottoman, In orig. pkg. Worth $1499, Must Sell $899 250550-6647 can deliver
Heavy Duty Machinery 1981 Ford single axle dumptruck, certified, new clutch & breaks, new front tires, GVW 14,500kg. $7900. Call Roger, 250-718-8283 1988 Ford Louisville tandem axle dump truck, 240hp, certified $10,500. 250-558-8400 1998 Bobcat 773, heated cab, 4500hrs, rebuilt engine, new tires, fully serviced, excellent condition, $14,500obo. 1998 Bobcat 763, open cab, 2100hrs, new tires, fully serviced, excellent condition, $14,500 obo. 250-212-1550
Heavy Duty Machinery 2003 EX 200 LC c/w Q/A & new cleanout bucket, 3200hrs, very clean machine $69,500 obo. Len 250-550-4100. 2009 Dual axle trailer, 7 ton flatdeck, used 4mos, $4950. Call Roger, 250-718-8283 Hitachi EX150 excavator, thumb, 2-buckets, rake. $31,500. 1989 Case 4x4 4n1 ext.hoe, $23,500. 250-2600217.
Jewels, Furs Kelowna Gold Brokers.com turns your unwanted gold and platinum jewelry, 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.
Misc. for Sale 4 Galv racks (breadracks) 2’xWx6’L on castors $300ea. 1 Bunrounder div by Eberhardt, heavy duty $1700 250-4941299 after 5pm A Free Telephone Service. Get Your First Month Free. Bad Credit, Don’t Sweat It.No Deposits. No Credit Checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines Toll-Free 1-866-884-7464 AT LAST! An iron filter that works. IronEater! Fully patented Canada/USA. Removes iron, hardness, sulfur, smell, manganese from well water. Since 1957. Phone 1-800-BIG IRON; www.bigirondrilling.com BRAND new 5 stage reverse osmosis water filtration system. Retail price: $795. Now: $250. Call 250-863-1544 DECORATIVE STONE PANELS “EasyROCK” The Beauty of stone without the mason: Easy Installation: Light Weight: R-4.5 Value: Built Green: A-1 Fire rating: 604-248-2062. www.jmcomprock.com DOLLAR Store in N. Glenmore, closing out sale. 50-70% off EVERYTHING. Starting March 1st. Kane Rd off Glenmore Rd. DO YOU NEED LARGE AMOUNTS OF FREE FILL? no trucking charge 250-307-3839 Dacron Enterprises LTD. EXCELLENT condition. 1 36” white screen door with etched side panels - H/R. 1 36” steel insulated ext door, H/L. $60. each. Call 250-491-5080 FUTURE STEEL BUILDINGS Durable, Dependable, Pre-engineered, All-Steel Structures. Custom-made to suit your needs and requirements. Factory-Direct affordable prices. Call 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170 for free brochure. HOME PHONE RECONNECT. Call 1-866-287-1348. Prepaid long distance specials! Feature package specials! Referral program! Don’t be without a home phone. Call to connect NOW! 1-866-2871348 NEED A VEHICLE? Easy finance!! Low Payments! $99 delivers. 24 hour approval. We deliver! 3,000 vehicles to choose. Call now! Mr. Green 1-800-916-1737. Big discounts! www.yesfinanceyes.com NEW Norwood SAWMILLS LumberMate-Pro handles logs 34” in Diameter, mills boards 28” wide. Automated quick-cycle-sawing increases efficiency up to 40%. Free information www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT
1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT WALK-IN TUB. Massage jets, brand new display model, right hand door, as seen on TV. Installation available. For info call 250-862-0813
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 FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN THE CLASSIFIEDS
Sporting Goods RUSSIAN SKS’’s - top choice, cleaned, oiled & inspected, from $299. Ammo - 1120 RDS-Case $195. 12 ga shotgun ammo & clay targets $99. Quality Firearms bought & sold. GLOCKs + accessories stocking dealer. Weber & Markin Gunsmiths. 4-1691 Powick Rd, Kelowna, (250)762-7575
Stereo / DVD / TV PROFESSIONAL installation throughout the Okanagan. Call 250-864-2456 PROFESSIONALLY installed Satelite’s. Okanagan Valley. Access avail. 250-451-9057
$100 & Under 2 AM Standard bisque bathroom sinks with Moen taps, $40. 250-860-1960. 4 wheel walker, good condition, needs brake cable, $60 obo. 250-860-6555 ASSORTED canning jars, $3/doz. 250-491-0384 ASSORTED electronics, $25$35ea. 250-769-9295 ASSORTED TV’s, 25”-29”, $50ea. 250-769-9295 BABY Bassinette, white fabic lined on rollers, $40. 250-7120793 BBQ with side burner, $35. 250-491-0384 ELECTRIC Lawnmower, good condition, $25. 250-762-9686 FRENCH DOORS, $100/pr. 250-769-9295 LAMINATE flooring, 45¢/sq’. Min 400 sq’. 250-769-9215 LIKE New Queen Pastel floral Comforter & matching headboard, $90. 250-712-0793 PROPANE BBQ, good cond., side burner, cover, ex tank, $60 obo. 250-767-3403 SELLING 100 Skeins Rayon Floss $50. Seeking person to do needlework. 250-545-8914 SMALL BBQ, $15. 250-4910384 WINE making stuff, $10. 250491-0384
$200 & Under 4X8 Pool table, Brunswick, $200. 250-769-9295 COMPUTER System, WIN XP, Internet ready, excellent condition, $200. 869-2363 Kel COUCH & Matching Chair, Sklar Peppler, like new, $125.obo. (250)768-1566 W/B OFFICE desk & file cabinets, $200. 250-769-9295 SEALY Posturepedic Queen mattress & boxspring, like new, $175 obo. 250-861-5084 WHIRLPOOL refrigerator, like new, $200. 250-769-9295
$300 & Under COMPUTER LAPTOP, WIN XP, internet, excellent condition, $300. 250-869-2363 (Kel) EXTENDA box, fits Ford ‘03‘08. $250 obo. 250-869-5233 aft 6 HP Pavilion DV6000 Laptop computer, Windows Vista, ex. cond. 2yr. old $250. 768-7124 POWERFUL Central Vaccuum with new attachments. $299 no tax. 762-3468, 869-2947
$500 & Under 8HP Honda, long shaft outboard motor, very low hours, $500 obo. 250-869-5233 aft 6 9.9 Merc outboard motor, very good shape, $500 obo. 250869-5233 aft 6
Garage Sales 610 PECK ROAD. Family Garage Sale. Friday, March 19 and Saturday, March 20th from 9 am - 3pm. We have bunk beds, dressers, tv’s, toys, bedding, bikes and so much more!!! CASA LOMA. 2741 Casa Loma Rd. Sat only, March 20th. 9am-2pm. Power & hand tools, pottery, furniture, misc hshld items. No early birds FOUND: Remains of cream colored shih-tzu at Postle Lake For more info please call 250868-1230
Musical Instruments PIANOS Warehouse Sale @ Moir Pianos. STEINWAY, HEINTZMAN, YAMAHA and more !! Priced to Sell !! Call Richard @ 764-8800
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8 acres near Enderby/Salmon Arm with: pasture, hayfield, 5 bdrm. house - 1840 s.f. on main floor & 1800 s.f. daylight basement, wrap around deck, attached dbl. garage, barn/shop, good well & fruit trees. $499,000. 250-838-6151 for info.
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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. INVESTORS WANTED. Minimum $20,000 for 10 yrs. Preferred shares. 403-507-1050 or 306-294-7877. Bennett Real Estate Ventures Ltd
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. 250-5476932. 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, newer building, close to all amenities. Rutland area. $1000/mo. 250-861-2601. 2BD Condo in Rutland. $154,900. Jessica Levy, Prudential. Call 250-470-0264 50+ Clean, high security condo, Enderby. 2-bdrm, en-suite, balcony, elevator, newly renovated. $225,000 (250)838-0121 REDUCED For quick possession 1215sf., 2Bd., 2Ba., new appl’s., close to all services, sec. u/g prkng., smoke-free, 50+, $179,900. 250-765-4423 THINKING OF SELLING? For a confidential, no obligation, free market evaluation of your property call Mark Jontz, Royal Lepage 250-762-9446 or 250-860-1100 anytime.
Business for Sale RESTAURANT, possible sports bar, licensed, 80 seater, downtown Salmon Arm, close to wharf, will trade or carry finance $95,000. (1-250)6753790
For Sale By Owner 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. WESTBANK Affordable Dbl. wd., well maint., many updates, 1000’, treed prk, all appl., $55,000. 250-707-3272
340 Pearson Rd. House for sale. Close to schools & amens. 4bd, 2bth, livingroom, family room. Big lot. $395,000. 250-718-4177, 250-215-1217 Affordable 55+ Community in Enderby, BC features large late model homes, low taxes, close to shopping & recreation RV prkg. For information call (250)838-0025, 250-308-6703 CLEAN, Bright, 4Bd. home. New windows, new furnace & 5appls., $349,900. MLS. Charlene Bertrand Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty 250-870-1870 For Sale: HOUSE TO BE MOVED, 1000sqft, up-on blocks $30,000 (250)546-8999 Last Chance before MLS. End of road, private location, 5 bdrm, 3 bath, w/o basement suite, fully reno’d, new roof. You’ve gotta see this place! Priced well below appraised value. Call to view. $749,900 Kevin 250-868-7680 MUST SELL. Fixer Uppers, Foreclosures & Distress sales. Free list MacDonald Realty KelownaDistressSale.info
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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~ Spectacular Views. Bring Your Own Builder. Close to All Amenities. 250-862-0895 www.kirschnermountain.com Lakeview Lot. Superb unobstructed southern exposure lakeview lot. 80’x100’ on a dead end street. Overlooks adjascent organic vineyard, fully serviced and ideal for walk out rancher. Located at 921 Stevenson Rd in West Kelowna. $249,000 no GST. Call Chris, 250-769-1557 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
Mobile Homes & Parks 16’x66’ SRI mobile home purchased new July 2008. 2bdrm, 2full bath, heat pump w/AC, 2 steps, vinyl skirting. Immaculate. Must be moved. Taking offers. 250-517-0543. 2bdrm modular home in Armstrong, BC features large lease lot, privacy, exc. access, $129,500. Call Vern at Re/max Enderby 888-609-7764 or cell: 250-308-2110
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2 Winfield lakeview Apartments. 2bdrms, appl & utils incl. $850 & $1000. Call 250547-6624 AVAIL - APRIL 1ST. Seniors (55+) Independant, Affordable, Secured Living. Attractive 1 bdrm ste w/balcony - Couples only. Bldg offers games/exercise rm, libr, storage and coinop laundry. NP, NS. $491/mth incl. util (Subsidy may apply) Please call 250-763-2660 or email admin@kiwanistower.ca AVAIL.NOW. 2 bd, 2 bth+den brand new condo in West Kelowna. Large patio, in-suite laundry, air-con, outdoor pool & hot tub, Close to all amenities. $1295/month incl. water & heat. 1yr lease. NP, NS. Call Joy 250-859-2388. FURNISHED, Secure, 1bd., sunrm, 2ba., 6appl., u/g prkng, ns, np, $1250. incl. pwr., June 1st-Oct.+neg. 250-491-4464 HAWTHORN PK. 55+. Furn’d. or unfurn’d., $900.mo., Avail. Immediately, Marlene Braun Coldwell Banker250-878-5242 In Madison Kelownas’ New West and best upscale downtown.1bd+den.1130sq’+500sq’ terrace. $1400. 250-869-1850 NEW CONDO 2bd 2bth Sec pkg grn bldg lrg close to lake/trails huge deck ldry hdwd tile gourmet kit SS appl. Walk to 250-718-8677 NEW Condo, Shannon Lake area, 2bd, 2bth, 6appl, granite counters, hrdwd. Avail immed. Outdoor pool & hottub. $1300 incl utils. 250-765-6829
Recreational RESIDENTIAL LOT For Sale in Valemount BC. Dimensions 65.5 x 131’. sewer & water at property. Excellent recreational opportunity. Asking $42,000 obo. Contact Kelly 780-9847061 or kelly@wsionline.ca
Townhouses RANCHER TOWNHOME 1250sq’. No steps. Attached carport. Age 50+. $199,900. Fred Maier 717-7316 Remax TUSCANY TOWNHOME IN QUAIL RIDGE, 2745sq’, dbl garage, lavish oversize master suite, views over fairways, 2 fp, $519,000. Open house Wed & Sun 1-4. Team Maier Remax Fred 717-7316 Paul 215-1297.
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INVITATION TO TENDER T10-019 Supply of Meals for R.C.M.P. Prisoners Sealed tenders, clearly marked on the outside of the envelope with the words “T10-019 Supply of Meals for R.C.M.P. Prisoners” will be received at the office of the City Clerk, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna, BC up until 3 PM, Local Time, March 25, 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.
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1BD. +Den, self-contained suite in Quail Run. Cls. to UBC-O & Airport. Avail. Immed. $950/mo. Call Paula @ 778-475-1555. 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 1 BDRM: Top floor. Spectacular lakeviews. Award winning gardens. 1/2 blk to Gyro beach, bus & Mission Park shops. Indoor pool, hot tub & fitness center. $875-$960. No pets. 3195 Walnut. 250-7623455 www.thepalisade.ca 1BD. SENIOR’s Apt. 60+, ns, np, no alcohol, $432.mo. (250)862-9518 2100 Boucherie Rd., 2bd. 2ba. NEW Adult bldg., 1230sf., blinds, 5appl., gas fp, u/g prkng, pool, hottub, gym, np, ns, nkids, $1100.mo. Myles @ 306-536-7955 2BD+den. Executive 1380sf. 7appl., on Shannon Lake Golf Course. $1200. 250-470-9384 after 5pm 2BD. MARTIN Lofts - D/T, Amazing 1360sf, 2.5ba., Exec. condo, HW, SSappl., ns, np, $1375. Mar. 1, 250-862-6770 2 BDRM, $975 hydro, f/s, NO PETS, on Rutland Rd. South, Belgo Area, on bus route, Avail. now. 491-3345 or 869-9788 (Cell) 2 BDRM: Top floor, DW, W/D hook-ups. Spectacular lakeviews. Award winning gardens. 1/2 blk to Gyro beach, bus & Mission Park shops. Indoor pool, hot tub & fitness center. $980-$1145. No pets. 3195 Walnut. 250-762-3455 www.thepalisade.ca
THE WESTWYND POINT APARTMENTS Behind Orchard Park Mall, adult oriented, NS, NP. 1bd, 1bth from $770. Please call for appointment 868-3432 or 470-8026
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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 FOR LEASE 2400sq’, 690 McCurdy Rd, avail May 1. Rick 250-770-0903. HWY 97N for lease 1acre of Industrial compounded yard, 250-765-3295 - 250-860-5239
Duplex / 4 Plex 1/2 duplex avail April 1. Kelowna South. 1 level. 2 bdrm, 2 baths, maple kitch, f/s, dw, w/d hookups, lrg. fenced yard, $1000/mo+ all utils. 1 cat ok or sm dog. Mike 250-862-7548.
1BD. Lg. fnc’d., yrd., insuite w/d, all appl., storage, refs. req’d., $800. +utils. 765-0609 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. 250-765-0609 2BDRM Duplex for rent. 1750sq’, new paint, working couple, $825. 250-575-1909, 250-763-1558 2bd unit in 6-plex, newly reno’d, 1.5bth, Rutland area. $1050+uitls. Pets neg., 250681-1848 3BD., 2 ba. 5appl. 751 Francis Ave., April 1st., NP, NS, $1400. incl. utils. 764-3159 APRIL1. 2bd upper flr in 4plex near OUC (KLO) FS, WD, AC, NP, NS. Double driveway. $1150+utils. 250-717-3407 AVAIL immed., 2bd, 1bth, all appl, utils not incl, cat, small dog neg. 912 El Paso Rd. $1000. Call 250-808-1593 RECENT reno, 3lrg bdrms, 2bths, quiet street close to Capri Mall & bus, NS, NP, incl hydro. WD hookups. $1275. 250763-9693
Farms GREAT opportunity for Orchardists. For lease approx 4 acres of nut & fruit tree orchard in East Kelowna. Someone to maintain, harvest the trees & keep 95% of gross sales. (w) 250-763-7327 (h)250-764-1294.
Housesitting RESPONSIBLE Housesitter avail., 5mo min. Exp’d, clean, ref’s. Kelowna 250-808-0830
Misc for Rent Tenant wanted to sublet rec. property. Must have own camper/trailer. (250)542-0944
Homes for Rent 1000sq’ 1bd house, newly reno’d, DW, WD, storage shed, 1521 Bernard, natural gas, bus stop nearby, NP, $1000 all utils incl. Avail immed. Call Anthony, 250-491-0626 1BD. 650sq’, 4.5acrs, NS, NDrink, incl water & cbl, dd & ref’s. $750. Reply to box 289 c/o Capital News. 1BD log house, peaceful, spectacular view, 15km on Westside Rd. N. Appl, wood stove, elec heat, $1150. Ref’s, Ndogs, NS. April 1st. Call 250769-3672 1BD. lower ste. ns, np, wd, $750. & 3Bd. upper ste. np, ns, garage, wd, $1400. Corinne @ 250-861-6708 2BD. Cottage in Country setting w/scenic view, just 5min. fr. Orchard Pk., quiet, clean, pet neg., pref. working cpl/sing., ns, $975.+util. 250762-6627 2BD House, Hospital area, fresh paint, bright, fireplace, close to all amens, 4-appl, $1000. Call 250-470-1315 2 BDRM main North end newer reno 4 app. fenced yard, $1000 + utili. No smoking. Ph. 250-878-0400 2-BEDROOM 5-Appliances, Garage, Patio, Pet OK $1200. OR 3-Bedroom, 3-Baths, 5-Appliances, Deck, Garage, Pet OK $1500. 250-860-1961 Register Online www.cdnhomefinders.ca 2BRM, lrg priv fenc’d yard, priv patio, across from beach, 4appl, cov’d prking, pets neg. $1200+utils. 250-878-5867 3/4BDRM, Winfield area, $1550+utils. NO PETS. Avail now. Overlooks Wood Lake on East side. Close to schools. Call 250-869-9788 or 250-491-3345 3BD 2ba., main flr house, lg. sundeck, fruit trees, Rutland, close to bus, school. Avail. Now. ns, np, $1000. 250-5750940 3BD, NS, NP, Rutland area, avail immed. WD, FS. 250765-9575 3BDRM GLENROSA Area. $1575mo+utils. Available now. NO PETS. 250-8699788 or 250-491-3345 3BD, Winfield Home, no bsmt, 6appl, AC, deck, Avail now. NS, NP, $1250., utils. 250861-0656 Cell 4BD, 2ba, Duplex w/2bd. suite, share/inlaws/friends, $1695. 250-860-6995
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4BD House, 1bth, lrg cov’d deck, lrg fenc’d yard. NS, outdoor pet only. WD hookups, newly reno’d. Shop space also avail. 15mins from Cosco. $1500. 250-764-5498 4 BEDROOM updated home in West Kelowna with all appliances, central air. Close to schools and shopping, large fenced yard with powered work shop. Non smoking, pets negotiable. $1500/month plus some utilities. Contact 250768-3173 or 250-863-8335.
HOUSE for rent. Sep ent. Utils incl. 2bd, 1.5bth, $1200. Lake Country. Also 2bd reno’d. bsmt suite, 1bth, utils incl. Sep ent. $675. Call 250-766-9261 LOCATION ROCKS!!! Costco area. 2 bdrm, 1 bath, large ktchn with a 1 bdrm in lawsuite (w/separate ent) all at ground level. Bright. 2x fridge, stove, share laundry. Freshly painted, new counters in kitchens. Avail now or Apr 1. $1650 + utils. Pls call 250-826-6111. RENT or Rent-to-Own with $20,000.downpymnt. Westside Rd/LaCasa. 2bdrm+den cottage/home Av. now. F/P, lrg deck, garage, w/d, 30mins. to Kelowna, $1500. +utils. ns/np. 250-769-0980
Office/Retail AVAIL NOW! 2nd flr office use at 1511 Sutherland Ave. Open concept w/private window offices. Sized at 707sf. & 926sf. Base rent $8.50/per sf + common expenses. To view call Keith @ 250-448-6797 OFFICE/RETAIL space for lease. 160 & 164 Rutland Rd North. 750 & 1200sq’. Mike for more details, 250-862-7313
FURN Bdrm, sep ent, ktn, bth, lndry, BBQ pool tbl, HTub util incl $150DD $525 765-0746 FURN’D. Rm. Downtown area, cbl. & w/d, quiet, mo. or wkly., avail. immed. 250-862-9223
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1BD furn’d’/unfurn’d. WL int, lndry, prking, TV, must be responsible. 250-718-9057 1BDRM, near OK College, close to bus/ shopping. NP. $550 utils incl. 778-478-7906. AVAIL Now, DT, large bdrm, share house & yard, looking for quiet, clean & responsible person. $500+1/2 elec. (cbl & int incl) 250-470-1179 BDRM on Lowe Crt for quiet, tidy, NS/ND, wrkng/stdnt. M/F. $475 Al 868-1336 or 300-4280 Private bdrm semi-pri bth, quiet person, $475-$500, everything incl1-888-492-2543
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1BD located by Nesters Market DT. $725 incl utils. sep WD, NS, NP. 250-763-9693 1BD., Lwr. lev., sep. ent., shr’d. w/d, female working/student pref., cls. to DT, ns, nprtys, $675. incl. utils except cbl., 250-868-3565 1bd. new, bright, w/o. 5appl. 1person, np, ns $790. Avail now 250-768-6728, 718-7456 1BD. Rutland, shared w/d, n/s, n/p, near bus, female pref, $700mo. incls. utils. 801-9621. 1BD., Spacious, bright, Glenrosa, sep ent., patio, bus rte., f/s, dw, a/c, microwave, share wd, ns, np, $700. 707-3375 1BD w/o, single occupancy, NS, NP, WD, Lakeview Heights, $750 inclusive. Call 250-863-4373 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 Available 1-BEDROOM 4-Appliances, Deck, $750. Including Internet. OR 2-Bedroom, 2-Appliances, Patio, $800. Both Include Cable & Utilities. 250-8601961 Register Online www.cdnhomefinders.ca 2BD. 1Ba. nr. Apple Bowl, spac. liv.rm., ns, np, w/sep. ent/wd, lots strge., incl. utils. carport, $900.mo., gr. location Apr. 1, 250-826-1564 2BD bsmt suite, utils incl, Kelowna S. area, $800. 250-4709384 after 5pm 2BD. Cent. loc., Hosp. area, lg. yrd. w/creek, 4appl., $900. +1/2 utils., 250-868-9059 2BD. +den w/d, incl. utils. $900. nr. school/bus, 380 Hardie Rd. Rutland, 862-5756 Ruth or Jai. 2BD. In Lwr. Glenrosa, $800.utils incl. Fnc’d yrd., ns, np, April 1st., 250-768-0358 2BD legal suite Rutland. Nr. bus & shopping. 4appl, ns, np. $900 + utils. Mar. 1. 863-1155 2BD. Newer home sep. ent., lg. kit., all appl. sep. w/d, cls. to school & bus route, $950. utils incl. 250-766-5076 2BD. N. Rutland, Grd. Lev., wood flrs., ac, w/d, cble, cls. to bus/UBC, ns, np, $900 utils inc. Apr. 1st. 250-491-3935 2BDRM bsmt on 729 Renshaw Rd. April 1. Call anytime, 250-765-9294 & 250-307-4486 but can only view bsmt every Sunday after lunch 2 BDRM, BSMT suite, Brown RD Westbank, Gas fireplace, fenced yard, shared laundry, NS, NP. showing March 19 & 20 Avail April15 $850. Utilities included 250-767-9166 2 BDRM bsmt suite, NS, NP, No Partying, close to UBCO & bus stops. $950/mth incl utils, DD req’d. 778-753-1356 2BDRM Utils incl. Cls. to bus. 2mins. to UBCO. Nice & clean. $800/mo. Call 250-766-1314, 250-718-1975 2BDRM walk out suite. 1000 sq.ft., near lake, 5 appl, NS, NP, refs. $950/mo incl utils. Avail. April.1/10. Ph 250-7695624 or 250-317-0373 2BD suite, close to Max store Rutland, close to bus & school $800. Call 250-575-0940 2BD suite, kit., lvingrm, lndry, approx 900sq’, 4appl, carport. Rutland upper bench, NP, NS, quiet neighborhood. $825 incl utils. Phone 250-765-1589 2BD. Webber Rd. W-Bank, pet or kid ok, priv. w/d, garage, h/w flr., Avail. Immed, $950. incl. util., 250-862-1181 2BD. Winfield bsmt, priv ent., FS, NS, NP, avail NOW, $790 incl utils, DD. 250-861-0656 2BD. W/O, cls. to UBC/bus, sep. prkng., w/d, $950. Avail. Apr. 1, 250-762-4670 2 LG. bdrms. dining rm. w/fireplace, 5appl., $800. ns, np, 250-878-3250, 250-764-1613 4PLEX unit in orchard. 1 unit rent $750, utils incl. Avail imm 250-860-7014, 250-215-2593 $900 all incl. NS, NP, Nparties. 5min drive to UBCO. 2bd suite. Call 250-470-9899 GLENMORE. 2bd bsmt suite, all appl, shr’d WD, utils, cbl incl. $1100. 250-762-0400 GLENROSA- 2bd. All utils incl. Mature, working, sgl person only. NS, NP. Avail March 15. $625. Barb 250-768-7444. LAKEVIEW Heights, reno’d 1bd suite, lrg livingroom, fireplace, 4appl, carport, close to bus, shopping. $900 incl heat, elec & cbl. Avail April 1st. Call 250-864-2988 NEWLY Renovated Lg. 2Bd. 1Ba. bsmt. ste., 6appl., prkng, $850.+40%utils., sm. pet neg., Avail. Apr. 1, 250-575-0830
LEGAL Fully Furn’d. W/O bach. suite, suit 1, ns, nprtys, np, insuite w/d, off-street prkng., Upper Miss., Avail. April 1, $625. 250-212-9588 NEWLY RENO’D 2 bed 1 bath bsmt suite on quiet street near Capri. 4 appl. Separate entrance, parking and laundry. N/S. N/P. Available Now. $950 + utils. 250-869-0407 RUTLAND, Bright lower suite, new kit. & bth., close to bus route, shopping and school, priv ent. $700. 250-768-2273 SENIORS Special. 2bd & bth, own lndry, sep ent, 6appl, NS, NP, Nparties. Modern 1500sq’ unit, $1350. Call 250-7654495 from 10-5pm
Suites, Upper 1BD suite avail soon, NS, NP. 250-765-9471, 718-6505 2BD suite, avail soon, NS, NP. 2775 Dunster Rd. 250-7659471, 718-6505 3BD, 1bth, Rutland, recent reno, NS, NP, not suitable fir younger children. $1025. Lndry hook-ups. 250-763-9693 3BD. 2ba., Newer Hm., 2-car grge., bk. deck,. elec. f/p, 6appl., Close to school & bus rte., $1450. util. incl. 766-5076 3BD. 2 full ba., gas fp, lg. sundeck, $1300. 1353 Friesen Rd. Kelowna, 778-753-3556 950+SF. 2bd. 1ba., full kit/din/liv. rm. w/attch’d. deck, nwer appl, +shr’d. w/d, hw/tile flrs., 2-prkng $1100. utils/int. incl., 808-3197msg. Avail. Mar15 miles_78@hotmail.com GREAT Bright 2bd. DT loc. All utils, WL int, lndry, NP, NS. $1150.Pets neg 250-317-6963 MODERN furn’d bachelor suite, small but cozy, suitable for student only, NS, Nparties, NP. Utils incl. $625. For more info call 250-860-2031 April 1.
Townhouses 1BD Townhouse DT, brand new reno’s, fenced backyard, NS, NP. #8-353 Boyce Cres. $700 incl utils & cbl. Call Scott, 250-718-4658 2BD, 1.5ba, newly painted, WD h/u. Nr Mission shpg cntr & lake. NP. $950+ utils. Av imm. 250-860-8127. 2BD Townhouses. Conveniently located in Central Westbank. 1 unit, $825+utils, 1 unit, completely reno’d, $975+utils. Min 6mo lease. NP. Call 250763-2300 AFFORDABLE 2Bd End Unit. Reno’d, fenced yd., cvr’d. parking, 4-appl.Rutland near. school/shop/parks. Avail. $950 + utils. Irene 1-250-542-1862. 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.
Antiques / Classics 1972 MUSTANG Convertible. Nice Car. Must See. Asking $13,500. OBO. 250-452-9676 or 250-864-2480
Auto Accessories/Parts (4) 235/70R16 All Season Tires. 75-80% tread, EXCELLENT condition. MUST sell. 778-478-7769, 250-869-7362 BMW 318i, ‘94, 4dr. stnd., good running gears, must sell entire car for parts, 870-8082 LYLE’’S TOWING Free removal of unwanted vehicles. Pay up to $1000 for good vehicles. Lots of used parts for sale. 765-8537
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Recreational/Sale 1985 Ford Class “C” 28’ motorhome, full load, ready to go, $3800. obo. 250-801-5667 2006 CITATION 10’8”. TRUCK CAMPER Excellent cond. $20,900. 778-478-1214 2010 TAB Trailer, new cond., bth, zip on room, $15,000. 250-765-4896 22’ 2006 Nash Travel Trailer, $13,000, a/c, sleeps 6, like new. (250)545-7260 TOY HAULER, 2003 20’ Thor, fully loaded incl air, sleeps 6, $12,500. (250)558-1483
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OUR CARS LAST! 1994 Pontiac Bonneville $1000. runs like a top. 250491-4532 1998 Audi A4 quattro, V6, 5spd, $4700 obo. 250-3071215. 1998 Buick Century custom, green on grey cloth, full load, 81,000 original kms, excellent cond., original owner. $3950 obo. Call 250-765-4741 2005 Police Crown Vic factory issued Police car, stalk 305 hp, V8, auto, chipped, new Cd/amp, fully loaded, only 110k, very fast, ICBC blue book value $16,500. Absolutely drives like brand new. Moving has to go. Closest offer to $8500 before end of March takes.250306-7505 2007 Ford Focus Wagon, 24,000kms, exc cond., only driven 6mo, loaded, $11,000. (250)308-2131, 250-542-3439 2008 Pontiac Torrent: Full load, automatic, Podium Edition, 31631km. To arrange for viewing please call Asscoiated bailiffs at 250-860-3132 3RD ANNUAL SUN VALLEY SWAPMEET. SUN VALLEY SPEEDWAY, MARCH 26 & 27. STARTS 10AM. CALL REG 250-308-4701. BITRON PRODUCTS250-490-6433 NEED A VEHICLE? Need cash? Up to $10,000 cash back! Guaranteed approvals! Over 400 vehicles to choose from. Call Will or Ashley today! 1-888-289-8935
Cars - Sports & Imports 1981 Mercedes 300 SD turbo diesel, exc. cond. $3000. 250558-3966, 250-306-0293 2001 VW Passat, 110,000kms, black leather, sunroof, fully loaded, $8500. 250-546-4099 2006 MAZDA 6 Sport GT 5door. 215hp V6, Triptonic 6 spd auto w/od. Air, cruise, keyless entry, power everything incl sunroof, heated mirrors, cd player. Only 58,000km. $15,900 obo. 250-763-1595 2006 Toyota Yaris 2dr HB, exc/cond! 90,000K auto, a/c, p/s, cd player, exc winter/summer tires, PRICE REDUCED $8500 250-545-0997 MERCEDES 230SLK sport convertible, 140K, excellent cond., only $16,500. Best Offer 250-469-4056
Motorcycles 2002 HD Softail std. luxury blue, lots $$$ in upgrades, exc.cond. $17,500. 250-5421881 H, 250-558-8928 C. 2003 100yr Ann. Harley softtail std. blk, lots of goodies, must see. $17,500 obo. 250-5421881 (H), 250-540-7244 (C). HONDA Dirtbike, 2006, CRF 230F, $3000 obo. Call 250860-2052 ILLNESS forces sale. 2008 Star 250cc Trail Bike with only 5hrs use. No reasonable offer refused. Mal, 250-215-4044 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
Trucks & Vans 1989 MAZDA 2200 pick up, reg cab. Call 250-212-8372 Asking $1900. 1994 Diesel Chev 4x4 dually 1-ton, many new parts, new & reconditioned transmission $4500. 1985 Toyota King cab truck w/canopy $1200. 1985 Trans Am ready to go $1500. 250-550-6287. 1999 F250 super duty, quad cab, long box, 7.3L, turbo, V8 diesel, auto, 140k. Moving closest offer before end of March takes $11,500. 250306-7505. 2001 FORD F150 4X4 Super Crew. New 5.4L motor, fully loaded, exc. cond. 250-5584180 or 250-878-2588. 2002 Dodge Ram 1500. 4x4, 4 door short box. White. 204,000 kms. 4.7 L V8. $9,000 obo. Call 250-718-9272 (cell) or email ryan_hein@hotmail.com 2005 Dodge 3500 4x4 diesel, 6spd, crewcab, dually,$22,400 www.teskovernon.com 250-545-5394, D10160 2007 Chevy Silverado 2500, HD, 4wd, Duramax, Allison tranny, 6.6L turbo diesel, heated seats, 160,000k. $27,900. Roger, 250-718-8283 2007 Chevy Silverado, 4x4, 2500HD, 4dr, 117,000kms, full load, $21,500. 778-475-0521. 2008 FORD F550 Turbo Diesel. 12 foot dump with retractable sides. Only 25000 km. Paid nearly $80,000 asking $48,900. Great landscape, farm, construction truck. 250717-6353
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Legal Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: Estate of Cecil Allan Stewart, also known as Cecil Allen Stewart, deceased formerly of 208-3335 Richter Street, Kelowna, British Columbia. Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Cecil Allan Stewart, also known as Cecil Allen Stewart, are herby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor at 301 - 1665 Ellis Street, Kelowna, British Columbia V1Y 2B3, on or before April 16, 2010, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claim of which the Executor then has notice. Garth Allan Stewart Executor by Pushor Mitchell LLP Lawyers, Attention: Curtis Darmohray telephone: (250)7622108
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Offers available until March 1, 2010, unless otherwise stated. Phone availability and prices may vary. Prices are subject to change without notice. TELUS reserves the right to modify eligible rate plans with this offer at any time without advance notice. (1) Available to new activations or renewals on a 3 year term with a smartphone voice and data rate plan of $50 or greater, or on a BlackBerry Social or BlackBerry Email & IM rate plan. (2) Does not include: access to the Internet, including, without limitation, through the TELUS WAP gateway, the ability to send or receive email; or access to any other social networking service or instant messaging service, including, without limitation, to any web-based version of the included social networking services or instant messaging services. This package cannot be combined with any other data plan and is only available for BlackBerry smartphones. (3) Taxes, long distance, additional airtime, roaming and pay-per-use charges are extra per member. Plus the applicable municipal tax for 911 in Quebec (40¢). (4) Unlimited instant messaging available on BlackBerry Messenger and Windows Live Messenger only. (5) Premium messages are not included. An additional 10¢ charge will apply for each text message or attachment sent outside of Canada and the U.S. Text messages sent or received while roaming internationally will be charged at 60¢/message. Video and picture messaging are only available in PCS and 1X digital coverage areas. Clients with non-capable phones will receive a text message that includes a web address where they can view the picture or video. Multimedia messaging used while outside of Canada is charged as data roaming. (6) BONUS minute offer is available on a 1, 2 or 3 year service agreement. BONUS minutes are not doubled when the client chooses double anytime minutes feature. (7) Your five numbers must be Canadian domestic numbers and must not include your own TELUS mobile phone number, your voice mail retrieval number, toll-free or 900 numbers. Nationwide talk & text refers to local and Canadian long distance calls made to or received from your mobile phone and are subject to additional roaming and/or international charges. Text messages can only be sent and received from other mobile phones and are subject to roaming and international charges. Selected picture and video messaging capable phones are required. You may change the five numbers once per billing cycle by visiting telusmobility.com. Data used while roaming in the U.S. is charged at $3/MB, billed in increments of 1 KB per session. Data used while roaming outside Canada and the U.S. is charged at $25/MB, billed in increments of 20 KB per session. Any usage incurred through a laptop/computer will be charged at $8/MB. Additional voice roaming charges may apply outside Canada. Video telephony calls are charged at 35¢/minute, available on select devices. Additional fees may apply for servicing operations, such as phone swaps or reprogramming on existing accounts. Directory Assistance 411 charge: $2. TELUS, the TELUS logo, the future is friendly and telusmobility.com are trademarks of TELUS Corporation, used under licence. BlackBerry, RIM, Research In Motion and related trademarks, names and logos are the property of Research In Motion Limited and are registered and/or used in the U.S. and countries around the world. Facebook is a registered trademark of Facebook, Inc. MySpace is a trademark of News Corporation. © 2010 TELUS.
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governments choose to retrench, but in good times as well, our communities have often been best served by local energizers and non-governmental agencies. On Thursday, March 18, at 5 p.m., the ongoing weekly Okanagan Institute Express series at the Bohemian Cafe presents Home, Food & Hope: View from the North. Activists and community leaders Annette Sharkey, Wendy Aasen and Dave Rossi will share their experiences—and successes—in developing sustainable solutions to serious social and economic issues in the North Okanagan. Annette Sharkey has been working in the social service field in Vernon since 1994 and brings a variety of experience to her job, including front line work, community development and program management. Currently, as part of her role at the Social Planning Council, Starkey is the coordinator of the Partners in Action Committee. This committee takes a community approach to addressing issues such as homelessness, housing, recreation and childcare. In 2006, Wendy Aasen was invited to sit on a steering committee for the North Okanagan Food Security Action Committee. Light bulbs started going on as her role took her deeper into the local food system. “I felt compelled to restructure the entire system—nothing less would do. It really started when I learned about the new meat inspection regulations—I was outraged.” Since then, she has being working non-stop with her community partners to try to make a difference. David Rossi has been actively involved teaching and mentoring youth for the past 15 years. Rossi has led a dedicated team to achieve a high level of success working with priority youth. The successful and unique EMPLOY program teaches critical thinking to high risk youth and couples the program with a variety of workshops and mentors to develop essential skills. Rossi has worked in all the major industries, taught and presented worldwide, built and sailed a boat across the Pacific. He is passionate about helping youth become more effective. “The youth of today are our hope for the future. For more information and to register online, go to www.okanaganinstitute.com