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THE IMPACT on the three local Liberal MLAs from the anti-HST petition drive may pose a concerning influence come the next election.

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Size matters when it comes to marina plan Jason Luciw STAFF REPORTER

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AN RCMP dive team member prepares Tuesday morning to search McCulloch Lake to find a missing kayaker, Eric Thomas of Kelowna, who went missing on the weekend.

▼ MISSING MAN

RCMP dive team search for lost kayaker Cheryl Wierda STAFF REPORTER

The RCMP dive team was scouring McCulloch Lake yesterday amid heavy rain as they attempted to find a kayaker last

seen on the weekreported overdue end. on Sunday. Eric Thomas, Police say he 53, left his southwas not specifVIDEO VID ID DEO EO ON ONL ONLINE: NLLIN N INE: INE www.kelownacapnews.com east Kelowna home ic about where he for a solo afternoon was headed, but on of kayaking on Saturday and was Sunday night they received a re-

port that his truck was found at the McCulloch Lake Reservoir. As well, his kayak was located, overturned, in the lake. “A family, who had been fish-

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A proposal to triple the size of the marina at Lake Okanagan Resort, near Wilson’s Landing, is lacking input, according to the Central Okanagan Regional District. The board weighed in Monday night on the resort’s application to the B.C. Ministry of Environment to increase the size of its moorage facility from 58 berths to 158 slips. Before agreeing to conditionally support the application to the ministry, however, the board sought clarification on a few issues, including the size of the proposed expansion and opportunities for public and First Nations’ feedback. The board began by questioning why so many slips would be needed when the resort has only 79 rooms. Resort spokesman Doug Fry said that the larger marina was in keeping with an expansion plan for tourist and residential accommodation. “It contemplates up to 500 residential units on that land. Currently there are just in excess of 230 including two new buildings.” Resort expansion

would be subject to market conditions, noted Fry, offering no firm timelines for full build out. Fry also noted that the marina expansion has been reduced in scope since the resort originally applied to the ministry in 2006. The initial application called for 296 slips, plus moorage for 10 houseboats, a storage house for water toys and fuel station on the lake. The size was reduced because of potential impacts on kokanee salmon spawning grounds, regional district staff noted. Fry then mentioned that a fuel pump station and a small water toy and life jacket storage facility would still be included in the plans, but added at a later date. The provision for houseboat slips was removed, he said. Central Okanagan West electoral area director Jim Edgson said he had opportunity to speak with area residents at a recent meeting concerning the marina application. They’re pleased so far with what they see, according to the director. “They’re wildly ecstatic there won’t be any

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List of tax-added items called ‘bogus’ by Vander Zalm Alistair Waters ASSISTANT EDITOR

A government list of goods and services that will be affected by the new Harmonized Sales Tax when it comes into effect July 1 has been dubbed “garbage” and “bogus” by the man leading the anti-HST movement in B.C. Former B.C. premier Bill Vander Zalm has slammed the list as a deliberate attempt to mislead the public after reviewing it and finding between 50 services that will be impacted not on the list. “This all just points out the shenanigans they are playing. They are deceitful and incompetent,” said Vander Zalm of the Liberal government. “The B.C. government list is bogus. The finance minister is bogus and so is every MLA (who) supports this garbage.” Release of the long-awaited list

comes as local organizers of the anti-HST petition announced they have collected the signatures of more than 20 per cent of eligible voters in Kelowna-Mission, just under 22 per cent in Westside-Kelowna and are just under 20 per cent in Kelowna-Lake Country. Fight HST is trying to collect at least 10 per cent of all eligible voters’ signatures in all 85 B.C. provincial ridings in order to force the government to either table legislation abolishing the HST or holding a provincial referendum on the new tax. The HST will combine the five per cent GST and the current seven per cent provincial sales tax into one 12 per cent sales tax starting July 1. The new tax will apply to many goods and services currently not subject to the PST. Vander Zalm said many services have been left off the government’s list including catering, computer repair services, consulting services,

commercial leases, fishing charters, home appraisals, investment counselling, limousine rentals, skiing and even parking fees. He said while the list includes 53 goods and services where the tax will increase under HST, his group knows of at least 100. “We spent some time reviewing the list and have determined it is totally bogus. The government has once again deliberately tried to mislead the public when it comes to the HST,” said Vander Zalm. “They just can’t seem to ever tell the truth.” Finance Minister Colin Hansen was not available Tuesday to defend the list but a ministry spokesman said that while it is extensive, there is no way it could include everything. While the list does show the tax on many items increasing, it shows far more staying the same—the current five per cent GST and seven per cent PST being equal to the new 12 per cent HST. In some cases, goods and servic-

es that have been reported to be subject to a tax increase are listed as not changing. Airline tickets for destinations in the continental U.S., for instance will continue to only have a five per cent tax levy, equal to the current GST amount. Airline tickets for international destinations other than the continental U.S. will continue to have neither a GST nor PST tax, says the list. But airline tickets for destinations in Canada will have an extra seven per cent tax added. Other goods and service that will have the extra seven per cent tax added include taxi fares, camping sites, basic cable television, local residential phone services, dry cleaning, shoe repair, adult-sized clothing for children, residential smoke detectors, newspapers, restaurant meals and some school supplies. The full provincial list can be found at: http://hst.blog. gov.bc.ca/2010/05/14/hst-whats-taxable-and-whats-not/.

Meanwhile FightHST says it has now hit the 500,000-signature mark across B.C., on its petitions and has gathered the signatures of least 10 per cent of eligible voters in 72 of 85 ridings. Most of the ridings that have not reached that point are in the Lower Mainland. But organizers said the numbers there are moving up fast. “This is monumental,” said Chris Delaney, one of FightHST’s lead organizers. “We are not even halfway through this campaign and we are on track to complete our 10 per cent threshold in all 85 ridings by next week with everyone reaching their 15 per cent target by the first week or second week of June.” Locally, 9,192 signatures, or 21.95 per cent of eligible voters, have been collected in Westside-Kelowna, 8,611, or 20.02 per cent, have been collected in Kelowna-Mission and 8,288, or 19.46 per cent, have been collected in Kelowna-Lake Country.

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Missing kayaker believed to have not worn lifejacket Lost from A1 ing at the lake, located the empty kayak and had towed it back to shore,” said Const. Steve Holmes. Since the discoveries were reported after 7 p.m. on Sunday, search crews have been looking for signs of the man, who police believe may not have been wearing a life jacket. Gerald Fowler, camp host at McCulloch Lake, said he saw Thomas drive up in his Ford pickup around 2 p.m. on Saturday and later spotted him on the lake in his kayak. “The last time I saw him, he was in the middle of the lake,” said Fowler. On Sunday, he spotted Thomas’ truck still on the beach and looked around

Eric Thomas for him, but didn’t see any sign of Thomas. He went to speak with his wife and was about to call in the abandoned truck when search and rescue crews converged on the area. Those personnel, on foot and in a boat, searched the shoreline for signs of the missing boater on Sunday evening and the RCMP helicopter was

pressed into service to search the lake from the air on Sunday night until darkness fell. The search resumed on Monday, when searchers found a ball cap believed to belong to Thomas. With a more definitive search area identified, the RCMP dive team was brought in Tuesday, and the person who found the empty kayak was also back at the lake to help RCMP pinpoint where Thomas may have gone in the lake. The Thomas case marks the second time this year that a person is presumed to have drowned in the Central Okanagan. Two months ago,

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GERALD FOWLER, camp host at the McCulloch Lake resort, first noticed that the truck belonging to missing kayaker Eric Thomas. It had remained parked overnight last weekend. James Cormier’s boat was found empty in Okanagan Lake. The recreational fisherman’s body hasn’t

been found, despite the efforts of his family to locate him. The search for Thom-

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For the fourth time this month, employees at a Kelowna business have been threatened with pepper spray during a robbery attempt. The most recent incident happened at a convenience store in the 1000block of Rutland Road North just before 11:30 p.m. on Monday. “Two unknown males had entered the store and one of them produced a can of pepper spray and leveled it at the store employee as they demanded cash from the register,” said Const. Steve Holmes.

“The two then fled with a small amount of cash and packs of cigarettes. “The employee was unharmed.” A police services dog was unable to acquire a scent trail due to foot traffic in the area, he added. One of the men was described as being around 19 years of age, standing five foot nine inches tall with short black hair. He was wearing beige cargo shorts and a T-shirt. The other man appeared to be 19-21 years old, six-feet tall and was wearing a black hoodie, blue jeans and had a white shirt covering his nose and

mouth. Earlier this month, a man had pepper or bear spray with him when he attempted to rob the Domino’s Pizza on Sutherland Avenue and the Mac’s convenience store on Glenmore Road. As well, the Brandt’s Creek liquor store was robbed by a man who brandished a can of bear spray on the evening of May 3. Steven Alan Ludbrook, 27, is charged with robbery in connection to the Brandt’s Creek holdup. He remains in custody and is expected to appear in court on Thursday.

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Since the 1990s, Kelowna has been struggling to make a name for itself as a hub for the high tech industry. It’s been far from easy to cultivate the fruits of the silicon vineyard concept, but slowly and surely success stories are starting to emerge, explained Robert Fine, of the Economic Development Commission. He points out how a few local companies have earned names for themselves on an international stage. What’s stopping this region from becoming a powerhouse, it seems, is that there isn’t enough knowledge of what’s here and what can be done with it, Fine says. “In real terms Canada still struggles to get itself on the tech map, as does B.C. Now Vancouver is doing well so hopefully

over time we can change it so the Okanagan is on the map,” said Fine. “We already have the Club Penguin success story—it’s the largest tech employer in Kelowna and Disney owns it. That raises awareness.” Knowing that awareness is what’s needed, the EDC, along with OSTEC and former YourTech Online, have come up with Metabridge, an initiative that provides British Columbia technology companies with direct connection and access to key international technology partners for investment, joint strategic partnerships, mentorship and advisory opportunities. “For our tech sector to thrive and compete globally we have to look externally not internally,” said Fine. He says they’ve lured 20 senior technology leaders from the U.S. and UK and 60 local and pro-

vincial high tech companies to the event that’s being held locally June 10 and 11. They’ve snared Google alumni, members of SKY Broadcasting, Microsoft and numerous others. Kelowna’s also going to get some international media attention as a writer from PC Magazine will make their way here to not only cover and blog about the event but also be a panel member at an educational seminar at UBC Okanagan. “We have an incredible core of talent to grow the industry,” said Fine. “This is a unique program and building this network of people to come into the valley…we see this as a cornerstone.” The two day event will consist of interactive presentations, round table discussions and multiple VIP networking occasions for only $500. Single event tickets are also

available. Tickets and event information can be found at www.metabridge.ca. Metabridge is the brainchild of Steve Wandler, a successful technology entrepreneur who returned to the Okanagan after his company, YourTechOnline was acquired by support.com in the Silicon Valley. The initiative is supported by the Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission in partnership with the British Columbia Innovation Council and with support from the Okanagan Science &Technology Council. A total of four metabridge events are planned each year to connect technology companies in British Columbia with key technology players from Silicon Valley, across the U.S. and Canada. reporter@kelownacapnews.com

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More than 125 kilometres of new sustainable trails in West Kelowna’s Bear Creek watershed were unveiled to media and opened to the public on the weekend. Okanagan Trail Riders’ Association president Ken Umbarger, who has been one of the men spearheading development of a managed trail system in the watershed, told those gathered at the Bear Creek trailhead on Saturday that things have changed for the better in Bear Creek in recent years. Umbarger said Bear Creek is serving as a provincial pilot project that attempts to show sustainable motorized offroad trails can be effectively developed in a way that respects streams and creeks that people rely on for drinking water. “The area has transi-

tioned from an unmanaged riding area to a managed trail system,” said Umbarger in a press release. “May 15 was the official grand opening of a new bridge and sustainable corridor trail through the contentious Bald Range basin.” The Lakeview Irrigation District has made presentations to West Kelowna council in the past, showing that dirt biking increases sedimentation in Bald Range Creek and can lead to high coliform bacterial counts in its customers’ drinking water. Lakeview wanted trails moved farther back, away from its drinking water sources. Umbarger said that while some people believe the best way to manage motorized recreation is to fence off and close areas, the solution is not that simple. “In this case an environmentally sustainable

route through the creek valley is essential to allow ATVs and motorbikes from the 8 kilometre staging area to the 12 km staging area without forcing them unsafely back out onto a main logging road.” Umbarger said results of an environment ministry study, which had been completed on Bald Range Creek in 2009, have been made public. “From the results of the study it is clear that efforts made by OTRA and other stakeholders in Bear Creek have had very positive effect on water quality concerns which is good news for residents who drink the water from this watershed. We should all be proud of our progress,” said Umbarger. Meanwhile, Lakeview Irrigation continues to do its own studies to monitor the impacts that off-road motorized recreation has on the watershed.

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Mayor’s musing about killing CD-21 zone prompts action Kathy Michaels STAFF REPORTER

Plans to move Kelowna’s downtown into the fsky teetered near death Monday morning when Mayor Sharon Shepherd opened a CD-21 zonethemed session by saying she’d like to see the whole plan scrapped if a consensus could not be reached. While her comments ruffled councillors who said they hadn’t expected to deal with the plan’s fate that morning, tempers were calmed by the end of the three-hour session as council unanimously conceded the plan had too much merit to kill entirely, opting instead to forge a new path forward. “CD-21 is still worth fighting for,” said Shepherd after gauging the responses of her council-

lors, who seemingly spent the last couple of months in stasis, circling around the same concerns raised during the 2008 election campaign. The mayor’s tactic, said Coun. Graeme James, while frustrating, did manage to suss out the position of councillors who have been sitting on the fence when it came to the controversial redevelopment plan. “It’s time people get what they want on the table instead of going round and round,” he said. Airing specific concerns will be exactly what happens June 7, when the next CD-21 zone session occurs. Each councillor has been given the job of developing a list of their three sticking points and those points will be dis-

cussed, weighed and possibly incorporated into an altered plan that will later be brought to a public hearing and then a council vote. Pointing out that building heights were the issue

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that caused the most discord, Coun. Andre Blanleil asked that his colleagues use the time to decide how many storeys they believe are appropri-

ate for various areas of the CD-21 zone. “My concern is we will keep going around in circles,” he said. One concern that won’t have to be mulled over in June is the proposed hotel site. It was to sit on two parkland parcels and the former Royal Trust building site but as of Monday that entire area has been written out of the CD-21 zone, meaning the hotel will have to find a new home. At one point it was believed that alteration alone could save the CD-21 zone, allowing developers to forge ahead with the plan. But it became clear on Monday that council would still be divided if it went to a vote. This new path forward should create a more cohesive point of view from

council. But Coun. Michele Rule didn’t express a lot of hope. Rule pointed out that every time she has asked city staff to alter a part of the plan, her inquiries have been rebuffed and if that’s how the next stage rolls out, she has little hope for the CD-21 zone’s survival. To that, city manager Ron Matiussi explained the zone isn’t a policy document. It’s gone three steps beyond that and

changes can’t be done without a great deal of thought, he said. “We’ve never had consensus on changes,” added Mattiussi, saying it would be a costly waste of time and money to tinker with the plan without the majority in favour of the alterations. He added concerns that the public’s voice hadn’t been heard are not accurate either, as the matter has been to the public during the previous coun-

cil’s term and their issues altered the plan at that time. When all was said and done, that gave way to the CD-21 zone proposal as it is today—an extensive redevelopment plan for the downtown area bounded by Highway 97, Abbott Street, Water Street and Queensway that includes parks, sidewalk shops and cafes, as well as a dozen highrises up to 30 storeys tall. reporter@kelownacapnews.com

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rently on trial for trafficking cocaine in 2006, and, during testimony in March, the court heard how Const. Steve Poohachoff went to the Penticton courthouse to engage Fraser in conversation. He went to the courthouse in an effort to hear Fraser’s voice, as he was about to take an assignment monitoring intercepted cell phone conversations that were expected to include conversations involving Fraser. He wanted to be able to identify Fraser’s voice, he testified. At no time did Poohachoff tell Fraser he was a police officer, or advise him he was being investigated. That, argued lawyer Douglas Jevning, amounted to a breach of Fraser’s charter right to not im-

pugn himself and a breach of his right to counsel. He argued that Poohachoff used “a ruse or subterfuge” to gather information that would help him identify Fraser’s voice. “Const. Poohachoff employed a trick with the express purpose of depriving Mr. Fraser to make the choice” to talk to police, said Jevning. While the efforts of a police officer to obtain a voice identification are sometimes allowable, depending on the situation, Jevning argued that the facts of this case are “distinguishable” from those where no breach of the charter had been found. Fraser is charged with drug trafficking along with Margo Safadi and Jason Herrick. The Crown is alleg-

ing Fraser directed the cocaine trafficking undertaken by Safadi, Herrick and others and much of the trial has centred around the wiretap evidence police obtained during the multimonth investigation. As well, the court heard that Safadi was intercepted by police in 2006 traveling between Vancouver and Kelowna, allegedly with two kilograms of cocaine. As well, Fraser’s mother’s home was searched and a search of Herrick’s home and car allegedly turned up cocaine. Legal arguments are scheduled to continue today at the Kelowna courthouse, and closing arguments in the case aren’t expected to get underway until the fall. cwierda@kelownacapnews.com

Steep drop seen in car thefts Vehicle thefts plummeted to a 14 year low during the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, the provincial government said, and Kelowna was not exempt from seeing a drop in car thefts. In February and March, 95 vehicles were stolen in Kelowna, down from 117 during the same time period the year before. Provincially, there were 730 vehicle thefts and 1,335 auto break-ins during the month of February, down 64 and 71 per cent, respectively. The provincial government credits the use of bait cars as a major reason for

the drop in vehicle crime, despite the increased number of visitors’ vehicles in B.C. for the Games. Since bait cars hit B.C. roads in 2004, ICBC’s stolen vehicle claims have been cut in half, to $47 million in 2009 from $98 million in 2003, while break-in related claim costs have fallen to $17 million from $27 million. Bait cars were first introduced in Kelowna in late 2005. That year, according to ICBC, 710 vehicles were stolen in Kelowna. Last year, they say, 550 vehicles were stolen.

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Festivals Kelowna faces debt Kathy Michaels CONTRIBUTOR

Public celebrations continue to be contentious and complicated affairs in Kelowna. Standing in front of council to explain how Festivals Kelowna will repay the city the $72,000 it lost through the failed Music and Arts Festival as well as steps made to create an independent governance structure, cultural services Sandra Kochan ended up fielding council’s questions over the organization’s viability. “Why not bring (Canada Day celebrations and Parks Alive programming) in-house to reduce staff levels if you’re just dealing with a couple events,” asked Coun. Andre Blanleil, after hearing Kochan’s explanation that the Festivals Kelowna Society will no longer be an arm

of the city, putting on the events it chooses. Rather, over the course of a three year service agreement it will receive a $245,000 grant while working towards “a fee for service model,” similar to that of Ballet Kelowna or the Okanagan Symphony. Questioning how the society’s ability to put on their core events will be impacted by the agreement to repay the funds lost through the Music and Arts Festival, Mayor Sharon Shepherd said that there might be organizations in the city ready and willing to take the events on and a request for proposals might be the right way forward. “I assumed there was something unique to bring the money back,” said Shepherd. She noted there appears to be no plans to raise funds outside of the grants already received.

That, she said, could constrain the budgets of those groups involved in this city’s signature events. To that Renata Mills, Festival Kelowna’s executive director, said she’s anticipating the events of the upcoming year will bring in a surplus of cash, unlike the Music and Arts Festival. “The scope and scale of the festival didn’t allow you to be responsive to changes in revenue,” she said. Not all on council questioned the relevance of the organization as Coun. Luke Stack said he believed the society does a good job delivering its programming and he was content with the three year contract and repayment schedule. A report should come to council in the fall to explain how well the new model is working. reporter@kelownacapnews.com

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Environmental safeguards raise concerns Size from A1 houseboats. That’s number one. Number two, is they welcome and support fully the reduction in the dock size,” said Edgson. “They would like to see the fuelling establishment there. They need a fueling facility.” However, board chairman Robert Hobson noted that residents should also be able to express their views, either for or against the marina, directly to the applicant. The regional board said it would support the marina expansion application, provided the environment ministry required the applicant to hold a public information session. It also wanted the ministry to ensure the Westbank First Nation and Okanagan Nation Alliance were consulted concerning the revised application, noting they were consulted at the time of the original application in 2006, but not since. The board also wanted to ensure the marina was monitored full time and that environmental safeguards were in place in-

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Sentencing for Pomerleau delayed

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A second man arrested in Kelowna for pin pad tampering has pleaded guilty. Khaled Ibrahim, 21, pleaded guilty Monday to possessing a point of sale terminal in Kelowna when he was arrested on April 15, and also admit-

STAFF REPORTER

It will likely be a number of weeks before Kurtis Eugene Pomerleau is sentenced for defrauding people during sales of classic cars online. Pomerleau was set to return to court on Monday, but Crown counsel Martin Nadon now says the case will return to court in three weeks, at which point it is likely a sentencing date will be scheduled. As well, it is hoped Pomerleau’s fraud charges from Calgary will be waived to Kelowna by that point. Defence lawyer Grant Gray previously noted Pomerleau’s Calgary charges are similar to the 17 counts of fraud he pleaded guilty to last month in Kelowna and suggested it was best that all the charges be dealt with at once. The offences that led to the 17 Kelowna charges happened between September 2005 and June 2007, and involved Pomerleau listing classic cars for sale online. Once a buyer forwarded the funds to purchase the car, Pomerleau either sent a vehicle of lesser value than what was advertised, or, in some cases, no car at all. Pomerleau, a single father of two, is currently on bail, under conditions not to use the Internet or engage in selling vehicles. He’s scheduled to return to court June 7.

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ted to the charge of fraudulent concealment for his role in the tampering with a pin pad device at a Booster Juice in Abbotsford last November. Ibrahim is facing 13 other similar charges, but it is expected those will be dealt with at sentencing, scheduled for June 8. His guilty plea comes a week after co-accused

Mahmoud Alieh, a 28year-old Montreal restaurant worker, was sentenced for his role in the swapping of a pin pad at a Vernon business last month. He was given a three month jail sentence, with credit for 40 days already served, as well as a period of probation. Also arrested with the

pair is 26-year-old Sami Rais. He has been released on $25,000 cash bail, plus a surety. He’s charged with two counts of fraudulent concealment, two counts of possessing credit card forging instruments and possession of a device to obtain computer services. He’s scheduled to return to court May 27.

Court records also indicate warrants have been issued for Ana Rozankovic, 31, and Norair Baharian, 30. They are charged with three counts of fraudulent concealment in Kelowna, and charges of fraudulent concealment in Vernon and Penticton. cwierda@kelownacapnews.com

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More public transit users will be waiting for their ride in style as a series of new bus shelters are installed across the valley. Up to $675,000 from the Provincial Transit In-

frastructure Program will be used to install 67 shelters across the Central Okanagan by the end of this year, Jerry Dombowsky, the regional programs manager, told council Monday. Forty will be put into Kelowna, West Kelowna will get 15, eight will be in Lake Country, while Westbank and Peachland will get two apiece.

The shelters will be installed into routes with 15 minute peak service, Dombowsky explained, noting that’s only a fraction of the approximately 1,000 bus stops within the region. While the shelters will offer a sleek and modern aesthetic— easily cleaned glass and solar fuelled ambient light—hopefully luring more people to use

public transit, 15 also have the capability of bringing in a bit of revenue with ad space. For bus-stop aficionados who are interested in what they the new stops will look like, Coun. Robert Hobson said they are the same as the one installed on Baron Road near the Superstore—nowhere near as fancy as the nearly $200,000 stop in-

stalled at UBC Okanagan. That heated transit stop, Dombowsky explained, was paid for with $25,000 of the university’s funds and $165,000 from the same provincial fund as the new series of stops. Dombowsky, at the mayor’s request, stressed that there were no local tax dollars dedicated to the project.

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What I am trying to illustrate here is that when we tap into nature for healing that which can be healed, we will begin to truly understand much more than we could ever hope as compared to trying to manipulate genes and find the elusive holy grail of longer life. Nature is smarter than we are simply because we still can’t create a seed that will grow into a tree or a plant, nor create an animal out of nothing, etc. All we can do is take nature’s work and reverse engineer them, see how they came to be—it will only be our best guess as to why nature works the way it has without human interference. Everything you see around you has emerged as a result of the simplest rule of this universe—survival of the fittest. Those organisms which reproduce and survive most effectively will, quite naturally, be present in the greatest numbers. Quite simply, if you see it around you today, then it has either been prolific, durable or both. This is where the clues to true healing lay, in this abundance. In any kingdom, the strong survive and the diseased and weak are ostracized from the pack. Health and healing by non-manipulated methods will make us stronger and possibly smarter; altering DNA and the like will not benefit us. If it does not happen on its own over time, as a result of nature’s intelligence, then it is probably a bad idea. Nature has taught us many great lessons. As a result, we have developed many curative medicines whether natural or otherwise. The challenge now is to not mess with what should not be messed with. In other words, you can’t push the river. John Sherman is a professional homeopath in Kelowna.

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ARTIST’S RENDERING of the new Ogopogo float design approved by city council this week. a snakey looking Ogopogo sporting a bit of a grin parading about. The new float will be replacing its 10-year-old predecessor, which was in a state of disrepair. It broke down at several parades, and had been barred from others that have rules about showing the same thing from year to year. That last fact prompted Coun. Robert Hobson to question its longevity. “I had my arm twisted

into supporting this,” he said, saying he was glad to see a new Ogopogo. “In a couple of years, after its been around the circuit, will it have to be updated?” Bouw pointed out that the contractor who will be bringing the float from sketch to reality will deal with that eventuality, creating a backdrop for the creature that can be moved around and updated as need be.

La Mission Motor Inn’s sign offering temporary stay will have to be retired, but that’s one of the few changes at the building that’s soon to be reborn as affordable housing. The 39-unit motel, is currently closed, but it offered an affordable housing option within this city for “a long time,” said Coun. Luke Stack, during the Monday meeting

Luke Stack where the city entered a leasing agreement with B.C. Housing. “By going through

this it’s really staying the same,” he said. “I’d like to compliment staff for finding a creative and affordable plan…for moving the affordable housing mandate forward.” Kelowna city council entered a leasing agreement with B.C. Housing for the management of the motel on Truswell Road for a two-year period. B.C. Housing picked up the lease at a cost of $1 a year and will manage the property the city pur-

chased last December until 2012 or 2013. That should be the time that the city is ready to move forward with construction of the Lakeshore Road Bridge over Mission Creek. Once construction is approved, the La Mission Motel will be scheduled for demolition. If the bridge replacement is delayed, the lease can be extended for an additional one year term until the land is ultimately needed for construction.

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To survive for 12 years as a linebacker in the National Football League, Derek Smith needed a gritty, hard-nosed approach to his position on the football field. But the 35-year-old Utah native was happy to exercise a much more congenial and laid back side to his persona during a recent three-day visit to Kelowna. Smith was one of 19 former and current pro players who volunteered their expertise and advice to 125 young players at the fourth edition of the Okanagan Pro Am Football Camp. Smith shared some tips over two days with a group of 10 to 12-yearolds, roughly the same stage of life he began playing the game. “It’s fun to see young kids get excited about something and it’s great that it’s football,” said Smith, who played seven of his 12 seasons with the San Francisco 49ers. “In working with the little guys it’s nice to see them progress, get some tips and then apply them. I believe football is the ultimate team game, too, so that’s nice they can experience that as well. It did so much for my life.” It was Smith’s first trip

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I BELIEVE FOOTBALL IS THE ULTIMATE TEAM GAME, TOO, SO THAT’S NICE THEY CAN EXPERIENCE THAT AS WELL. IT DID SO MUCH FOR MY LIFE. Derek Smith, former NFL linebacker

The roster of coaches this year also included the likes of Marvel Smith, a two-time Super Bowl champion with the Pittsburgh Steelers and J.R. Redmond, a Super Bowl winner with the New England Patriots. An extensive list of CFL stars, included Calgary’s Joffrey Reynolds, Ryan Thelwell and Germaine Copeland, and B.C’s Jarious Jackson. While the numbers of coaches (26) were at an all-time high for the camp, the player numbers were down considerably from a previous high of 170. Keller said the downturn in the economy kept many players from outside Kelowna away from

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don during the fourth annual Okanagan Pro Am Football Camp Sunday at the Parkinson Rec Centre sports fields. the 2010 camp—particularly from Salmon Arm— but the camp coordinator wasn’t the least bit discouraged. On the upside, the players have never received more personalized coaching. “For the kids, this was the best camp ever,” said Keller. “The ratio of coaches to kids has never been higher, so it couldn’t have been better instruction-wise. I’m confident those numbers will come back as the economy turns around. We’re definitely going to keep this going.” Rutland Secondary’s Steven Swarbrick took in the camp for the third year in a row. A Grade 10 linebacker with the Voodoos varsity

squad last season, he was impressed by the level of

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‘Third best’ is a label the Okanagan College Coyotes will have to be content with in 2010. OC made it as far as the semifinal before dropping a 12-8 decision to Thompson Rivers University on Sunday at the Canadian College Baseball Conference championship in Kamloops. The Coyotes, who went 2-1 in the four-team round robin portion of the tournament, fell into a hole early in the semi as TRU erupted for 10 runs in the second and third innings. Starter Keifer Rodway was roughed up for seven hits and seven earned runs in two innings of work. The Coyotes made a valiant comeback attempt putting threes on the board in the fourth and seventh innings, but the Wolfpack put the game away with two more in the eighth. Rob Alskne and Tanner Betcker each had two RBIs for OC. The Coyotes had enjoyed a solid round robin, beating TRU 4-2 and

Prairie Baseball Academy 4-3, while losing 3-1 to Vancouver Island University. VIU went on to win the CCBC title beating TRU in the final. The Coyotes, in their second year of existence, finished the regular season with a flourish, winning five of their last six games to win the Larry Walker Division with a 12-9 record. “OC basically played great all during the tournament and for a secondyear team can hold their heads up high,” said Coyotes GM Bill Bayne. “They can look forward to year three.” Coyotes head coach Geoff White and several of the teams players will now turn their attention to the Kelowna Jays and the Pacific International League. The Jays will open the 2010 season this Sunday at Elks at home to Coquitlam. Tonight (Wednesday) the Jays are hosting open tryouts at Elks Stadium beginning at 6 p.m.

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▼ SOCCER

First win eludes champ Challenge squad The defending champs are still looking for their first win of 2010. An understaffed Okanagan Challenge squad slipped to 0-3 on the Pacific Coast Soccer League campaign after a 3-0 loss to the Kamloops Excel Saturday on the CNC artificial turf. The Challenge were without a number of key players for the PCSL interior matchup, including key offensive threat Roman Doutkevitch, veteran keeper J.D. Blakely, and defenders Carson Gill (injured) and Josh Leins. There were also three new players in the line-up as the team continues to search for its identity. “I don’t want to make excuses but we still haven’t had our full team yet,” said Challenge general manager Maria Ridgewell. “A lot of the guys are still get-

ting to know each other. And once we get everybody here and healthy and gets a chance to play together, I think we’ll see some better results.” The next league action for the Challenge is Saturday, May 29 in Victoria against the Highlanders. Okanagan’s next home game is Saturday, June 5 at the Apple Bowl against the Khalsa Sporting Club.

PREMIER WOMEN

The Okanagan Whitecaps remain winless in PCSL premier women’s action following two defeats on the road over the weekend. On Saturday at SFU, the Whitecaps Prospects beat Okanagan 9-0. On Sunday, a much better effort for the ‘Caps in a 2-1 loss at the hands of Chilliwack. Michelle Smith scored

the first goal of the year for the Whitecaps, now 0-3.

RESERVE MEN

The defending Okanagan Whitecaps pushed their season mark to 3-1 in PCSL reserve men’s action with two wins on the UBCO turf. Dan Hunt, Justin Phillips and an own goal accounted for the Caps scoring in a 3-0 win over Vancouver FC. On Sunday, Phillips, Matt Reese and Austin Jones tallied in a 3-2 win over Chilliwack. The Whitecaps will host Penticton on Wednesday, June 2 at Beasley.

RESERVE WOMEN

Kelowna United U-21 kicked off its first season in PCSL reserve women’s play with a pair of draws. On Saturday, United tied Semiamhoo 1-1 in

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ENZO PAAL (left) of the Okanagan Challenge battles a Kamloops player for possession in Pacific Coast Soccer League action Saturday on the CNC turf. Langley as Carli Tingstad scored Kelowna’s lone goal.

On Sunday, United earned a 3-3 deadlock with Langley. Paige

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Okanagan A’s drop four to Langley Local gymnasts on podium A lack of offense and some shaky pitching took their toll as the Okanagran A’s losing skid reached nine games in B.C. Premier Baseball League action. The A’s dropped a pair of doubleheaders to the Langley Blaze on their home diamond over the weekend by a combined score of 41-10. In Game 1 on Saturday rat Elks Stadium, Okanagan managed just two hits in a 9-1 loss to the Blaze. In the second game, Langley built up a 7-1 lead, then hung on for an 8-5 victory. Brett McLure led the A’s with two hits and RBI, and a run scored, while

Graham Drope swiped two bases. On Sunday, the Blaze took advantage of 11 walks by A’s pitchers to post an 11-2 victory. Danny Stearns had two of Okanagan’s four hits and an RBI. In the series finale, Langley had 13 hits while the A’s issued eight walks and made five errors in a 13-2 Blaze win. Jordan Wolfe had two hits and an RBI for the A’s. The A’s, now 7-13, will return to BCPBL action Saturday, May 29 at home to the North Delta Blue Jays.

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The A’s won once in four tries against Island opponents in bantam AAA action. On Saturday in Abbotsford the Victoria Seniors beat Okanagan 8-2 and 6-1. On Sunday, the A’s split with Victoria Jrs., winning 7-3 and losing 8-3. The A’s (11-8) next league action is Saturday, May 29 at Edith Gay against the Vancouver Mounties.

Four young Okanagan Gymastics Centre athletes made their way to the medal podium at an artistic gymnastics event held recently in Kamloops. Of the 27 athletes competing in the girls’ division of artistic gymnastics, 11 were from the OGC. Sally Haaheim, 9, was the top Okanagan finisher with a silver medal in the all-around. Haaheim also earned a gold medal for her performance on the balance beam with a 12.10 out of a possible 13.00. Olivia Minor, 10, won a bronze medal in the all around as well as a silver medal on the uneven bars.

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The Armstrong Shamrocks have had the Kelowna Raiders’ number so far this season. And they have goalie Chad Pieper to thank for their latest triumph. Pieper stopped 47 shots as the the Rocks made it 2-for-2 against the defending champs this spring with a low-scoring 5-3 verdict Friday in Armstrong. The Rocks now lead Kelowna (3-2) by two points atop the Okanagan Xtreme Lacrosse League. Raiders netminder Cory Fearon also turned in a solid performance, facing numerous break-

aways and denying Brett Logan on a penalty shot. Joe Brown, Mark MacLennan and Jarrett Niegum tallied for the Raiders who were victmized by several shaky line changes, resulting in numerous two-on-ones for Armstrong. In addtion, Kelowna’s big guns were frustrated all evening with Armstrong’s tight defense. The OXLL will take a break from league play for the long weekend, but will return to action Friday, May 28 when the Raiders get another shot at the 'Rocks at Memorial Arena in Kelowna.

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tition, representing OGC, earning a silver medal on the vault. Zlata and her mother Maria Alimova have moved to Kelowna from Russia temporarily to work and train at Okanagan Gymnastics Centre. All of the women’s artistic gymnasts at Okanagan Gymnastics Centre have benefited from Maria’s experience and expertise during her time in Canada and will miss both mother and daughter when they venture back home at the beginning of June. In the men’s division, Liam Dawson travelled to Kamloops to show his Provincial level 3 routines. Dawson successfully showed a new pommel horse routine and got more experience competing in front of a crowd.

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for the 53rd edition of the annual car race. The longest-running event of its kind in North America will be held this Saturday and Sunday. Volunteers will receive free admission to the action, a commemorative Tshirt and lunch each day. As many as 90 drivers from the Pacific Northwest are expected to challenge the hill. Racing each day begins at 9 a.m. For more information, call Richard at 250-2121889 or send an email to knoxhillclimb@hotmail. com.

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Two members of Loyalist Taekwon-do won medals at the Quest Martial Arts In House Championships earlier this month. Aubrey Laveck won gold for patterns, gold for jumping high kick, and bronze for sparring, while Weston Alaric, 14, who took home gold for patterns and silver for sparring in the black belt division.

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Switzer fastest runner at Blossom 10 Miler in Penticton Rory Switzer led the charge as six Kelowna runners cracked the top 10 at the latest event on the Interior Running Association series. Switzer, of the Kelowna Running Club, took top spot at the Blossom 10 Miler Sunday in Penticton with a time of 57 minutes 17 seconds. Vernon’s Trevor Jordan finished second in a time of 57:33 while Penticton’s Sergio Pio round-

ed out the top three in 59:53. Kelowna Running Club member Mel Bos was the first female to cross the line, fifth overall in a time of 1:05:55. Second place went to Kelowna’s Cindy Rhodes with a time of 1:06:21 while Penticton’s Stacey Cleveland rounded out the top three female runners in a time of 1:08:10. Other Kelowna runners finishing in the top

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Warriors host first place Tigers The Kelowna Warriors have designs on a fourth consecutive win Thursday night when they host the first-place Vernon Tigers in Thompson Okanagan Junior Lacrosse League action. Face off at Memorial Arena is 7:30 p.m. The Tigers (4-0-1) have yet to taste defeat this season, while the Warriors are 3-1. Kelowna coach Kelly Cahill expects the junior tilt to be a good measuring stick for both teams. “It’s still early in the season, so I think it’s maybe not so much the result in terms of who wins and loses, but to see

how we play against each other,” said Cahill. “I think we’re two of the stronger teams so it’ll be fun to see how we match up,” he said. “We’re getting all of our guys back and should have a full squad.” After dropping their season opener, Kelowna has reeled off three straight wins including a 9-4 home-floor thumping of the Armstrong Shamrocks last Thursday night. Luke Bailey notched a hat-trick in the win, Scott Renner had a goal and two assists, while Brad Deshane added a pair. Tyler Eurchuk and Tyler French

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After losing their first four games of the TOJLL season, the Rutland Raiders have righted the ship. The Raiders are unbeaten in three straight thanks to a 5-3 win over the South Okanagan Flames Monday night. Captain Sheldon McDonald led the charge for Rutland with the hat-trick. Jordan Urban and Andrew McMillan added single goals, Patrick McMillan had two assists and Cody Taschuk made 25 saves in net.

“Fraser Campbell and Dillon MacLennan played great defensively containing the Flames top shooters all night,” said Raiders coach Travis Wray. The win came two nights after the Raiders and Flames played to a 5-5 tie in Kelowna. Colton Cheney, Iain Hart, Ryan Phillips, Tye Hewko and Sheldon McDonald scored the goals as the Raiders roared back from a 4-0 deficit. Rutland (2-4-1) returns to action May 29 at home to the first-place Vernon Tigers.

John Wickenheiser, 10th in 1:08:05 Other local age group winners were: Brian Rourke, first in the men’s 60 to 64 in 1:11:57; Chris Shanks, first in the men’s 20 to 29 in 1:12:10; Caroline Raine, women’s 45 to 49 in 1:13:00; Peter Pollhammer, men’s 65 to 69 in 1:13:49; Sandra Thomson, first in women’s 55 to 59 in 1:15:56; and Diane Leonard, first in women’s 65 to 69 in 1:27:44.

The next race in the Interior Running Association series is The Blackwell Dairy Run 15K May 30 in Kamloops. Further information on the Interior Running Association and full race results can be found on the web at www.interiorrunning.ca. Registration is now open for Kelowna’s first for the season Interior Running Association race the Midsummer 8K on

Sunday, July 11. This Kelowna Running Club race is No. 8 in the series and No. 13 in the Timex B.C. Road Running Series. This annual race features a flat and fast course and draws runners not only from throughout the province, but also internationally. Details can be found on the Kelowna Running Club web site at www.kelownarunningclub.ca.

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meter penalty kick to close the gap to 19-3 but a try by Xavier Semilink shortly after (unconverted) stretched the KSS lead out to 24- 3. Collington then rounded out the scoring late in the second half with a try from four meters, which he successfully converted.

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The number of groups visiting UBC’s Okanagan campus this summer for conferences, workshops and other events will increase from 43 last year to over 60—with even more bookings expected as summer arrives. Last summer, the campus had capacity to accommodate 650 people. With construction of more student residence buildings, this summer the campus will be able to host groups of up to 900 people, says Suzanne Nazareno, manager of conference operations at the university. “Our number of youth groups has increased, and educational workshops of all kinds—from student-based conferences to health and wellness workshops, sport associations, and religious-based conferences—are meeting on campus,” says Nazareno. As well, family reunions are increasingly popular during the university’s summer accommodations season, from midMay to Aug.12. “‘Everyone Can Stay’ is a message we’d like to get out,” Nazareno says. “We are also open to individual travelers and can provide a variety of accommodations to suit people’s needs.

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UBC’s Okanagan campus include the Cascades fourbedroom apartments (pictured above), townhouse-style City Homes, Monashee Studio Suites and other onebedroom apartments. “Budgets for everyone and it’s easy—you can book online.” On-campus accommodations include townhouse-style City Homes, Cascades four-bedroom apartments, Monashee Studio Suites and onebedroom apartments. More budget-con-

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scious alternatives are the Okanagan single rooms with shared kitchen and common area space. Revenue from conferences and accommodations operations helps to pay for the campus student residences. With the addition of new Upper Cascades and

Nicola student residences last fall, UBC surpassed its original goal of having 1,000 student beds on the Okanagan campus. Nazareno says the university is reintroducing the Taste of University education program, starting this month and continuing into June. Through this partnership between the university’s offices of Conferences and Accommodations, Student Recruitment, Residence Life and Career Services, Okanagan-region school groups from Grades 6 to 11 visit the campus in Kelowna to sample the UBC experience. Students get an orientation tour of the university, an educational workshop, tours of the student residences, and discussions with residence life leaders about learning and leadership opportunities on campus. Students spend a night on campus, enjoy some fun evening activities, and have a chance to reflect on their experience prior to departure. This year, the program will see about 400 students visit campus and experience campus life. For more information see the website okanagan. ubcconferences.com.

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Peoples Drug Mart received the ALS Society of Canada’s Exceptional Public Awareness Award, which recognizes their efforts to raise awareness of ALS, on May 1, 2010 in Toronto. The Exceptional Public Awareness Award recognizes an individual, a group or the media whose aim is to educate and increase awareness of ALS. Activities in the category may include liaisons with the media, coordinating public awareness displays and public speaking. ALS, more commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a rapidly progressive and fatal neuromuscular disease that causes the degeneration of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. As the nerve cells die, people with ALS lose control of their muscles, which makes breathing, eating and even smiling almost impossible. Eighty per cent of those diagnosed will die within two to ﬁve years. For the past six years, People’s Drug Mart has been a provincial partner with the ALS Society of BC and it was an incredible honour for the owner operators of Peoples Drug Mart to be presented this award. The 50 Peoples Drug Marts and Peoples Pharmacies located throughout BC support The ALS Society by creating awareness in the People First health magazine and by participating in fundraising events. Every April, $1 for every bottle of Jamieson, Webber Natural and Biomedic vitamins sold is donated to ALS. In June, stores sell “Stars of Hope” for ALS, covering their walls with a sea of bright yellow stars

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ery will open May 29, and close Sept. 30. The daily quota will be five kokanee per licensed angler, but only one over 30 cm. The 2010 kokanee trial fishery will provide important data needed to develop a long-term Okanagan Lake fishery management plan, according to the ministry of environment. Consultation with First Nations and stakeholders will also provide key information for long-term decisions on kokanee harvest.

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Road closures for May Days Parade Rutland May Days Parade will take place on Saturday, May 22. The parade starts at 10:30 a.m. at the entrance of the YMCA parking lot on Hartman Road. Rutland Road, from McCurdy Road to Highway 33, and Hartman Road, from Rutland Road to the YM/YWCA entrance, will be closed with rolling closures on the Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to accommodate the parade.

Rutland Recreation Park parking will have restricted access during this time for parade marshalling, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Minor delays are expected and motorists must follow the directions of traffic control personnel during the road closure. Transit service will be disrupted during the closure. Routes 10, 11 and 97 buses will detour along Hollywood Road North in both directions.

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The B.C. Ministry of Environment will hold another limited kokanee trial fishery this summer, Environment Minister Barry Penner announced Tuesday. Penner indicated the kokanee spawner abundance has been better in recent years. The kokanee fishery in Okanagan Lake was closed from 1995 to 2005 in order to conserve dwindling stocks. Since then, kokanee numbers have recovered due to a combination of the fishery closure and

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f the Harmonized Sales Tax is truly the “best thing we can do to stimulate the British Columbia economy,” why didn’t the Liberals institute it in 2001? Back then, when the Liberals came into power, reducing taxes was the “best thing we can do to stimulate the British Columbia economy.” Now, nine years later, increasing the taxes British Columbians pay is the “best thing we can do to stimulate the British Columbia economy.” And, make no bones about

it, the HST is a tax increase for every single British Columbian. The benefits of the HST will go only to businesses and corporations. For the citizens of British Columbia, it will mean an increase in the cost of living. The idea of harmonizing the provincial sales tax with the federal goods and services tax has been around for a long time. It didn’t just pop out of the woodwork last summer. What did pop out of the woodwork last summer was a $1 billion bribe from Ottawa.

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The cash-starved Liberals, who claimed the recession was over, jumped at the opportunity to pocket a billion dollars and claim they know how to manage the province’s finances. Politicians forget they are the architects of things like the HST. Only a fool believes the HST wasn’t on the provincial government’s radar before last May’s election. Shortly after the election, there it is. Now, with the anti-HST petitions gaining steam (56 of the province’s 85 ridings have

reached the 10 per cent threshold), the politicians have shown even more disdain for the citizenry by invoking closure on debate in legislature so they could start charging you on some items May 1. The politicians even wanted to use your tax dollars to do a mail out to every household in the province decrying those opposed to the HST, contrary to the rules governing such petitions. And they wonder why people don’t trust politicians.

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pposition to the and just under 22 CITY ing Harmonized per cent have signed CONFIDENTIAL in Ben Stewart’s WestSales Tax may be pushing 20 per cent side-Kelowna riding. in each of the three loBut when the cal ridings but the imnumber of HST oppact on the three local ponents is compared MLAs is much bigger Alistair to the number of peothan that. Waters ple who voted for the According to the three rookie Liberlatest numbers real MLAs in last year’s leased by the local organizer of the election, it’s clear, the three amigos FightHST petition, just under 20 per have much more to worry about. cent of eligible voters have signed the In all three ridings, the total numanti-HST petition in Norm Letnick’s ber of HST opponents is fast apKelowna-Lake Country riding, just proaching the total number who votover 20 per cent have signed in Steve ed for the trio. Thomson’s Kelowna-Mission ridWorst off is Stewart, who garnered

10,334 votes to easily win the new riding that encompasses the Westside and downtown Kelowna. But 9,192 people have sign the anti-HST petition. In Kelowna-Mission, 10,281 people voted for Thomson and 8,611 people have signed the petition. Both are cabinet ministers and have no option but to support the HST because the cabinet they sit in approved the plan. Backbencher Norm Letnick, on the other hand, does not suffer the same constraint. In his riding, 11,506 people voted for him and 8,288 have now signed the petition. With more than half the campaign period for the collection of signa-

tures under B.C.’s initiative law still to come, it’s likely all three MLAs will see the total number of anti-HST supports surpass the number of people who voted for them. The trio have all come out publicly in support of the HST, and all three have used their constituency report columns in this newspaper to defend the new tax. And they all appear willing to turn a deaf ear to the growing opposition to the HST in their own ridings. It is expected that if the anti-HST forces succeed in getting the signatures of at least 10 per cent of voters in all 85 ridings— a move that could be complete with two weeks based on

the latest numbers—the government will simply introduce the proposed legislation to kill the HST and use its majority to vote it down. And Mssrs. Thomson, Letnick and Stewart will be right there towing the party line. FightHST has vowed to launch recall petition drives against Liberal MLAs if that happens. They will need 40 per cent of eligible voters for that one. So, will 17,000 voters in each of the local ridings be willing to kick their MLA out of office? Will FightHST even try that here in this bastion of Liberal support? This fight is a long way from over. awaters@kelownacapnews.com

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Peace group asks school district to not allow military recruitment/info in schools To the editor: I am writing to inform parents and the public that recruiting for the military is taking place in our public schools. This recruitment is increasing both in terms of dollars being spent and the ardour with which it is being carried out. It is taking place in the form of job fairs, posters placed in schools, and in a glossy booklet called What’s Next, which is put out by the school district. What’s Next is a planning tool to help students make decisions regarding job options and further education, once they graduate from high school.

A request was made by the Kelowna Peace Group to the school trustees of School District 23 in a meeting on Jan. 27, 2010, that the trustees remove all military recruitment from places of education. We have not yet received a reply from them. The following is the proposal that was read to the trustees in January: “The Kelowna Peace Group is focused on creating a peaceful world through non-violent, non-polluting conflict resolution. Our request to the school board is to remove all military recruiting from places of education. Schools are teaching non-violent values and

West Kelowna council lies about historic name To the editor: Regarding the renaming of the heritage area of Westbank, I’d like to add my point of view to F. Paynter’s letter published in the May 12 Capital News. The residents of Westbank have been told that the V4T postal code would remain attached to Westbank. Last week, I ordered some software from a site in the southern USA, and the sales lady asked for my postal code and then stated: “That’s in West Kelowna, correct?”

I corrected the lady, and told her it was Westbank. When my software arrived, it was addressed to West Kelowna V4T2T5. I just went online and looked up the area for postal code V4T, and found that the city name listed is West Kelowna. No wonder council won’t reply to letters regarding Westbank. They can’t remember which lie they told to whom, so they can’t answer. N. Tarasiuk, Westbank

are against bullying. War and invasions contradict these values. Anti-racism is a value within all schools. War and invasions contradict antiracist values. Schools are trying to promote environmentally friendly practices. War and invasions cause terrible environmental damage. Military recruitment should not take advantage of the innocence of youth. Let us support and protect schools as they strive to be a noble sanctuary where all students are safe and valued.” Karen Longhurst, Kelowna Peace Group, West Kelowna

Homeless second class citizens in Kelowna To the editor: Tuesday, May 11, I decided to treat one of the many homeless fellows to a warm meal at a local restaurant. The man and I went into a cafe down town on Bernard Avenue. He placed his meal order and I then paid for his breakfast. From there I noticed the waitress had written “to go” on the order without even asking the gentleman if he wanted to stay or to leave.

I wanted this man to enjoy a nice meal on proper dish ware rather than eating on disposable containers. As a paying customer, homeless or not, you have the right to enjoy your meal within the restaurant so long as seating is supplied. These actions taken by the cafe are atrocious and have no just cause. I am so appalled at the waitress’s actions I am writing this letter to the editor. In writ-

ing this letter, I hope the local cafe apologizes to the kind sir, after all, there was no reason for him to leave, the man didn’t have any body odour or any other characteristics that would be offensive to other patrons. As citizens of this growing community we must all be apart of maintaining our community; we can’t condone behaviour where the homeless are victimized. Justine Doucette, West Kelowna

Full cost disclosure on downtown redevelopment To the editor: Reporter Jennifer Smith (CD-21 Zone Bogged Down by Details, April 28 Capital News) only scratched the surface on the public costs of the CD-21 zone plan for downtown. City council workshops may cost taxpayers more than $20,000 but they are a very small fraction of the public costs to redevelop downtown. In August 2007, council directed staff to develop the plan as a private/public partnership “with bylaws, policies and agreements implemented to ensure equal sharing of both development rights and cost, including provision of amenities, amongst all property owners, including the City of Kelowna, within the zone.” To date, the plan has cost over $1.4 million, not including salary and benefits costs for city staff and council time. The city is the largest landholder in the plan zone and has already paid costs totalling $1 million from public reserves. Phil Milroy’s Westcorp Inc., which is the largest of many landholders in the zone, has paid about $400,000. The plan will have so-

cial, economic, environmental and public health impacts on the entire community. These public impacts will occur over a 15 to 30 year period and have not been identified. Longterm impact management will have large public costs. These costs have not been identified. The plan will also have public subsidies to developers to offset the costs of roads, parks, sewer systems, water supplies and parking. These costs have not been identified. The plan will also drive demand for additional cultural facilities, libraries, public markets and recreation services downtown. The plan will also increase the need and public cost for more policing and highrise firefighting staff downtown. Taxpayers and ratepayers could pay well over $50 million for the plan by the time infrastructure and services have been fully subsidized, constructed and financed. The public costs to redevelop this four-square block area of downtown will be significant and need to be made public. Council also directed staff to construct the plan

“so as to meet the key principles for downtown redevelopment as outlined in the report from the director of corporate services dated Aug. 15, 2007, and supported by the Spaxman Report of June 2007 on the Downtown Plan.” This report contained 11 key principles for the plan. Only one of Mr. Spaxman’s recommendations—providing public amenities—was included. Spaxman’s most important recommendation was not included: “It is important not to give away development benefits before rezoning so that the public can share in the increased value created. The private sector needs the confidence in a plan that clearly defines and illustrates the creation of a livable community. Future planning should include an evaluation of the costs and benefits of rezonings.” The remaining 10 principles came from the Downtown Plan (2000) prepared under the direction of private stakeholders, including the Downtown Kelowna Association, the Chamber of Commerce and the Urban Development Insti-

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ture. Spaxman found the Downtown Plan (2000) flawed because it was just an economic stimulus plan for downtown business owners—not a comprehensive urban plan with benefits for the entire community. Over the past two years, taxpayers and ratepayers have asked for the full costs and benefits of the plan to be made public so they can be vigorously scrutinized and compared with other options for downtown. These requests have fallen on deaf ears. Downtown redevelopment—no matter what options are pursued— needs to be justified by public scrutiny because it involves significant public financing and has cost impacts to taxpayers and ratepayers. All the public costs of the plan must be identified publicly before council gives fourth reading to the CD-21 zone bylaw. All the stakeholders in the plan, especially the public

ones, need to understand their financial costs at the earliest concept planning stage to ensure downtown redevelopment receives full public support and becomes a model of social, economic and environmental success. Failure to disclose public costs at the concept level of planning will result in very costly surprises at subsequent planning levels—perhaps doubling the cost of downtown redevelopment for all stakeholders. Early public disclosure and vigorous public scrutiny of the long-term costs of various downtown redevelopment options will enable the best and most viable plan to come forward and to be fully supported by the entire community. The city is trying to clean up downtown. It should not be acting like a drug addict—squandering its future and using public money to feed a hole in its downtown arm. Richard Drinnan, Kelowna

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try Garden Club. It takes place Saturday, June 12, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and it includes 10 Lake Country gardens. Tickets are just $20 and available at KalLake Greenhouses, 4351 Shanks Rd, in Lake Country; Lake Country Chamber of Commerce, 40-9522 Main St. in Lake Country; Farmers Fruit and Produce, 9918 Highway 97 in Lake Country; Art Knapp Plant land locations in Vernon and Kelowna; and the Okanagan Plant Ranch in Kelowna. For more info please call 250-766-3260 or

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Whether you’re sneaking out for a midnight drive or just downstairs for a midnight snack, the squeaky stair tread can be a demon, giving away your intentions to everyone one in the house. Squeaky stair treads can also be a sign of underlying instability, so in your home restoration projects, don’t forget about making safe, stable, quiet stairs. Sometimes stairs squeak because of a settling foundation, bad construction or simple use over time. There are several ways you can fix a squeaky stair. Go with the one most useful for you. You can simply nail the tread into the runner below. For this, you will need someone to stand on the rfloor by you. Drill two small pilot holes just over the squeaky spot and use 8d nails to hold the tread down. Don’t forget to countersink the nails and fill the holes. For more security, you may screw down the tread. Drill your pilot holes over the riser and apply paraffin or soap to the

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to the underside of the stairs, you can install shelf brackets underneath. This will connect the tread with the inside of the riser. Be sure to use screws shorter than your treads. You can also glue blocks from below. Coat both sides with glue and attach with nails or screws. If you’ve got older stairs, remove the old blocks and replace them with new ones. There are a variety of methods you can use, so take your pick or try them all. Squeaky stairs can be annoying, but they can also be dangerous for anyone with balance problems or other problems walking. Fixing them is fast and easy and requires no specialized knowledge or skills, so check it off your to-do list today.

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hole and fasten some wire ties to it. Insert it through the hole and attach it to the wall using a simple piece of wood. You can use this metal base as the surface for your patching plaster. Moisten the hole and add a base coat of patching plaster. This will hold the patch in place so you can remove the ties.

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Annual World Of Wheels event returns to Peachland It’s the biggest oneday event in Peachland and this year’s World of Wheels Show and Shine is expected by organizers to exceed last year’s 10,000 in attendance. From humble beginnings 13 years ago, when a few dozen classic and antique cars were put on display in downtown Peachland, World of Wheels has grown to one of the largest car shows in the B.C. Interior, attracting more than 500 entries last year. “Preliminary entry figures show this year’s event is looking stronger than last year,” said Bill Heinrich, chairman of the World of Wheels board of directors. “We are expecting more entries this year.” Always held on the Sunday of the May long weekend, World of Wheels will once again take over downtown Peachland, with antique and classic cars on display in two parks and along eight blocks of Beach Av-

enue. World of Wheels entrants begin registration at tables set up at both ends of the downtown core at 7:30 a.m. At the same time, and running until 10:30 a.m., the Peachland Lions Club is hosting a pancake breakfast downtown. A beer garden will be set up in Cousins Park by the Blind Angler Grill and, new this year, there will be a music stage showcasing local talent. The music schedule on the Cousins Park stage is: • 10-noon Karaoke • Noon-12:25 p.m. Brittany Kalesnikoff • 12:30-1:30 p.m. Jim Wilson • 1:30-2 p.m. Can’t Run • 2-4 p.m. Head Room Also new this year, the Peachland Boys will host a kids’ movie at the Peachland Community Centre.

Parents can drop their kids off at the centre for a $2 donation to the club. While parents browse the hundreds of cool cars downtown, kids will be watched over by club volunteers as they watch a movie. In addition to a display area for classic and antique cars, Cousins Park will be the home to numerous food vendors and Peachland Farmers’ and Crafters’ Market vendors. The Peachland Chamber of Commerce will be selling World of Wheels ball caps and T-shirts at six different locations around the venue. Special displays will be set up by Boyd Autobody, Don Folk Chev Olds, Kreator Custom Motorcycles and Auto Trim Design. In order to make way for World of Wheels, parking is not allowed on Beach Avenue, from the Peachland Museum to Eighth Street, after midnight Saturday, May 22.

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realtor Roger Cyr has hired two school buses that will operate a route from Peachland Centre Mall to the corner of 13th Street and Beach Avenue and then down Beach to the car show, picking up pedestrians along the way. Rides are by donation. Parking at the mall will

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y name is Dr. Moshe Oz and I am the new owner of Rose Valley Veterinary Hospital in West Kelowna. Since I was a young boy I dreamed about becoming a veterinarian. It was my one and only choice of profession and luckily I achieved it. I feel privileged to care for animals and strive to do so in the very best way I know. Every two weeks I will present a topic which I think is relevant and interesting for the public to know. The summer is coming and I would like to discuss how we all should protect our little furry friends from a problem called heartworm. Heartworms (Dirofilaria immitis) are large roundworms that live in the right side of the heart and the blood vessels that supply blood to the lungs. The mature form of the worm can grow to a length of 23 to 30 cm, and in severe cases a dog may be infested with hundreds of worms. Heartworm infestation can potentially cause damage to the heart, lungs and liver as well as obstruction of blood flow and eventually, death due to respiratory and heart failure. Although dogs are the natural hosts for heartworm, cats will occasionally become infested as well. Heartworms are spread by mosquitoes. Mosquitoes are active in warm temperature environment. The high-risk areas in Canada are the Okanagan Valley, southern Ontario, southern Quebec and Manitoba. Heartworm is also found in most states in the U.S. A mosquito bites an infected dog, sucks its blood and acquires the worm. The worm develops in the mosquito’s body, and passes to an uninfected dog with the mosquito’s saliva in its next bite. The worm in immature form trav-

els through the blood stream and lodges in the right side of the heart and the blood vessels that supply the lungs, where it matures and multiplies. There are no sympDr. Moshe toms at all until the disOz ease is very advanced. Then, the symptoms are those of congestive heart failure— dull coat, lack of energy, coughing, difficulty breathing, perhaps fainting spells and an enlarged abdomen. A blood test is available and is the most common method of diagnosis. It takes about six to seven months from the time of infection until the test becomes positive. The dead worm poses a lot of potential damage by breaking loose, obstructing blood vessels and causing respiratory failure and death. Treatment for heartworm disease is available. However, treatment is costly and not without risks. The treatment consists of a series of injections. While on treatment the dog has to be kept on strict activity to allow the body to absorb the dead worm. Prevention is the key as preventive drugs are highly effective and when regularly administered will protect more than 99 per cent of dogs and cats from heartworm. I recommend administering the preventative medications throughout the warm months of the year, in the active period of the mosquitoes. Here in our beautiful, warm Okanagan Valley the medications should be administered between April and October. Consult your veterinarian about diagnosis and prevention of canine heartworm disease. Moshe Oz operates the Rose Valley Veterinary Hospital in West Kelowna, 2476 Westlake Rd.

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Getting kids outdoors more often Children’s author and illustrator Marghanita Hughes is passionate about getting kids outdoors and connecting them with nature. With the help from her popular book characters, The Little Humbugs, Hughes has created an enchanting web-based video series to encourage children to head outdoors and get creative. The series can be found at www. youtube.com/user/ WildwoodMedia#p/u. The first two videos in the series, called Let’s Go Outside, have been have been filmed on the shores of Okanagan Lake. They both encourage kids to make nature-inspired, environmentally friendly arts and crafts. So far the feedback

has been amazing, catching the attention of viewers from the USA, Europe and Australia. Hughes says our connection to the natural world is forged through our experience as children. She says we learn and grow by climbing trees, smelling flowers, making daisy chains, growing a garden, listening to the birds, hunting for pine cones, watching the first stars sparkle in the dark night sky—simple, yet powerful experiences. “I believe if we inspire a love for nature in a child, it will lead to a desire to protect it,” she said. “First we have to give children the opportunity and freedom to go outside and explore, discover the magic Mother Nature has to offer, only then

can they understand how precious it is. More than anything I hope that children get the opportunity to get up close to nature at an early age before the onset of the technological gadgets that will undoubtedly become part of their every day life. “I was fortunate enough to have a childhood filled with fun adventures, discovery, laughter, make belief, outdoor magical worlds and parents whose love for the natural world inspires me to this day,” Hughes said. Okanagan kids will have the opportunity to join Hughes and have a hands-on experience during her Let’s Go Outside nature camps this summer. Details will be posted shortly on the website www.littlehumbugs.com.

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Customized garters update a wedding custom STRAIGHT FROM DEHART

Maxine DeHart

llie Originals, owned by Linda Earle, is a new business that makes custom handmade garters. Garter toss is one of the oldest customs in wedding rituals and became common in the 1500s in France. The garter was used in weddings in many different ways and it was not until the 19th century that the tradition evolved to the bride tossing her garter to the groomsmen. When you purchase an Ellie original garter, which comes in many styles and colours, it is packaged in a handmade organza bag with a keepsake garter identical to the tossing garter, along with a card explaining the history of the garter toss. Call 250-764-2637 or 250-212-4479. After 30 years in the commercial food equipment service business, JD Commercial Appliance Ltd. (formerly JD & Master), located at 1-1965 Moss Crt., has sold to Key Food Equipment Services Ltd., based out of Burnaby. Originally owned and operated by Walter Block, the company was managed by Chris Block, who will remain on as field sales and service leader for Key Food. Mike Grant, who relocated from the Burnaby operation and has been with the company for 24 years, is the new manager in Kelowna. The company will operate under the name JD Commercial Appliance Ltd., a Division of Key Food Equipment Services. Call 250860-5057. Roy’s Shoes Boots and Repair, owned by Jim Belshaw at 1627 Ellis St., has appointed Christine Sullivan, for-

merly with Naturalizer, to the position of front end manager. Kudos to Bryan and Gordon St. George, of Can Am West Carriers, who came to Belshaw’s rescue with a truck to deliver all the thousands of shoes collected from the Soles 4 Souls campaign. Donations of $2,500 will help with the expenses as well. Call 250-763-5696. Linda and Glen Woods, of the Compassionate Friends of Kelowna, are the recipients of the Spirit of Kelowna Award. Each year, the Brevity Memorial is visited by more people than any other site at the Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery, providing a tribute to all of the children who have predeceased their parents and provides a beautiful location and much needed service for people to grieve the death of their children. Lake Country’s Marcia Schramek scored her first hole-in-one on #12-145 yards during ladies night last Tuesday at Shadow Ridge Golf Club. The hole was sponsored by Investors Group who is awarding Schramek an all-expense paid trip for two to Great Britain to see the 2011 British Open, being played at the Royal St. Georges Golf Club in Sandwich Kent in July, 2011. Darcy Feth from Investors group witnessed the shot and says it’s only the second hole-in-one in five years of Investors Group involvement. The Kelowna Museums Society has a new 2010 board of directors. They are: president, Rob Peter; past-president Bob Groves; vice-president David Morris and treasurer Garry Filafilo (Columbia Bottle Depot). The directors are Stan Chung and Howard Hisdal (both of Okanagan College ); Dale Knowlan; Paul Seguna; Donna Senese (UBC Okanagan); Julia Trops; Natalie Walstrom (Orchard Park); Tom Wolf (B.C. Dragoons); Lau-

In Max’s column today: JD Commercial Appliance Ltd. has been sold to a firm based out of Burnaby; Cafe Soleil has something new and entertaining to offer patrons on Friday and Saturday evenings; Outdoor Adventure Gear & Travel Outfitters celebrates 18 years in business; The Chatsworth is holding auditions for an upcoming talent competition for seniors.

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MODELLING some of the Elllie Original garter creations are (from left) Nikki Hunter, Steph Earle, Andrea Bernard and Tara Adams. rie Mills (Lighthouse Development) and Sandra Kochan (City Rep). Happy 60th anniversary Rose and Nick Kardynal on May 28. There are still a few tickets left for Earth Wind

Fire 2010 at the Delta Grand on Saturday, May 29, a benefit for The Nature Trust of B.C. and its land conservation work in the Okanagan. Savour the talents of local chefs as well as members

of Culinary Team Canada and sample some of the best Okanagan wine while enjoying live entertainment. I am proud to be the Honourary Patron of the event with cochairs Garry Benson and

Tom Kennedy. Come see the “Great Wall of Wine” with 1,000 bottles of wine to be auctioned that evening. For tickets call 1-866-288-7878;rrivers@ naturetrust.bc.ca. Cafe Soleil, at 553 Bernard Ave., has new things happening. On Fridays and Saturdays, from 4 to 8 p.m., Cafe Soleil features new menu items and musical entertainment. Joal Kamps from Calgary is performing Friday, May 21, and May 29 features local artist Gorden James. www. koalkamps.com; www. gordenjames.com. If any local musicians are looking for a place to showcase their talents call Cheryl or Dennis at 250861-5528 or just drop in to see them. Customers can also order online now at www.ziptogo.com/soleil and soon to come will be a mobile phone online menu as well. Coupons are available at www.kelownacafesoleil.com Maritime Travel has moved to its new location in Mill Creek Crossing at 109-1912 Enterprise Way. Sally Jeinrick, Reenie Reid and Stephanie Metez (all formerly of BCAA Travel) and the rest of the staff will host the grand opening on Friday, June 4, from 3 to 7 p.m. There will be a draw for a fabulous trip to Mexico compliments of Maritime Travel, Air Canada Vacations and Occidental Hotels & Resorts. Call 250-860-0633. Mission Hills Family Estate is offering a new series of culinary and cultural activities commencing with the opening of the Terrace Restaurant on May 15. New this year, the Terrace’s innovative cuisine will be created by up and coming young chef Riley Bennett, a finalist in the recent Bocuse d’Or culinary competition in Toronto. He will be working with executive chef Matthew Batey. Call 250-768-6467 to make a reservation. Happy 50th anni-

versary Ken and Marlene Murray (retired Telus and Scotiabank) on May 21. Outdoor Adventure Gear & Travel Outfitters, 1967 Harvey Ave. (between Choices and Total Pet), owned and operated by Linda Jones-Evans, has now been in operation for 18 years. To celebrate, everything in the store is on sale, up to 70 per cent off. The shop is a unique outdoor specialty store carrying quality outdoor gear and accessories including ultra light weight hiking, camping, backpacking, climbing and travel gear. Some of the lines they carry are Outdoor Research, Deuter and MSR. Still popular this year is the convertible zip-off pants and the outdoor solar protection brim hat with or without side panels. They also carry hard to find products such as bear spray, survival gear, dehydrated food, flares and emergency gear. Most of their staff are “gear nuts” who are enthusiastic to help you gear up. Call 250860-9481. After 16 years with the Capital News, Cindy Draper has moved on and is now the executive assistant to Cary Tremblay, president of The Pryme Group. The Pryme Group consists of Pryme Group Imagery, Redline High Performance Hockey, Endless Ice and Pryme Group Capital. Okanagan Strata Management Ltd. is expanding operations in the Okanagan. The company currently has two offices and employs 22 people including 11 licensed strata managers with strata manager Ron Wiebe recently joining their team. Call Alex Longson for your strata management quotes. 250-868-3383. The Wedding Café prize draw was won by Erin Surace, who recently married Michael YinSee Dehart B2

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New grand piano given its debut at Rotary Centre of the Arts DeHart from B1 gling. They have won a romantic pampering geta-way package at Sherry Cote’s A Vista Villa. The Valley First United Way Golf Tournament is June 18 at the Okanagan Golf Club (Quail course). This is the 20th anniversary of this signature golf event with everything included for $185. Call 250-860-2356; www.unitedwaycso.com for details. A seminar titled Exporting to the USA Workshop—Are you Selling Green and/or Sustainable Products? is targeted at local companies that might

be interested in diversifying their markets by selling to the U.S. Experts on logistics and customs will be on hand to help people get their product shipped across the border as well as immigration law experts to help people get across the border for sales calls, to attend conferences, trade shows, etc. The featured speaker will be Irv Weinberg, co-founder of Mind over Markets. It takes place Tuesday, May 25, at The Ramada Hotel, with pre-registration required. $15. per person. Call Sandra at 250-469-6280. Moir Pianos and Pearl River Piano Group have

donated a new Ritmueller 188 High Performance Grand Piano to The Rotary Centre for the Arts, replacing the instrument formerly in the Atrium. The celebratory unveiling had initial performances by pianists Olga Osipova and Neville Bowman. Richard Moir has been involved with the RCA from the beginning providing excellent quality Pearl River Pianos for the centre and has also loaned pianos in support of their many special events held the last eight years. M.A.S.K. presents “Singin’, Swingin’ and All That Jazz” on Saturday, May 29, at the Rota-

ry Centre for the Arts. Reserved seats at www.selectyourtickets.com. The cadets and staff of 93 Royal Canadian Sea Cadets Corps Grenville will celebrate a year in review and the 100th anniversary of the Canadian Navy on Thursday, May 27, at Brigadier Angle Armoury,720 Lawrence Ave., at 6:45 p.m. sharp. There will be refreshments and displays following the parade. For more info call Lt. Earl at 250-762-6221. The Chatsworth will host the Senior Star musical and singing competition June 17. They are looking for musical tal-

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ent of seniors who are 65 years of age and older, holding preliminary auditions on May 26 and June 2. Call 250-860-1064. Take a drive this weekend to Osoyoos and enjoy some art, autos and architecture. Kelowna Mercedes-Benz, Hester Creek Winery and local artists are partnering with up-scale devel-

opment Sonora Ridge to view two Sonora Ridge show homes, 2010 Mercedes show cars and original art while sipping Hester Creek wines on May 22 and 23 from noon to 5 p.m. www.sonoraridge.ca. Birthdays of the week: Jodi Evans (May 15); happy 40th Ken Derer (May 19); happy 50th

Pam Johnson, TAC Mobility (May 22); happy 65th Gene Bryant, Kelowna Fish & Game Club (May 22); Beryl Itani (May 21); Alan Tozer (May 23); Don Shafer, Astral Medial (May 25). 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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management students to give something back to the business community, whose support for our students comes in many different forms,” said Ian Stuart, professor of supply chain management and MSCP course coordinator. “As well, it gives employers access to bright, enthusiastic, dedicated and energetic individuals who are nearing the end of their degree program.” The MSCP provides a wide-range of consultation services in almost all aspects of business. Depending on the project, student consultants conduct research, perform market studies, analyze financial data, and brainstorm to provide a workable solution to a business challenge. A final formal presentation is delivered at the conclusion of the project, See Service B3

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▼ HST

Transition rules for applying new tax can be complicated

everal months ago I provided a column on the transition to the HST. Since then there have been some changes to the transition rules made by the ministry of finance. If you enjoy reading the technical information, these changes can be found in several Tax Information Notices available on the ministry of finance website, www.fin. gov.bc.ca/rev.htm. When we talk about transition rules, what we mean is that we need to determine which tax will straddle the July 1, 2010, implementation date for a particular transaction. Will it be the PST or the new HST that should apply? After the implementation date, the HST will follow the current rules of the GST Act, which will be slightly amended to change the wording to include the HST. The basic premise

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Gabriele Banka is that if you enter into an arrangement on May 1, 2010, or later and the property or services are not provided until after July 1, 2010, then the HST would apply to the transaction if this transaction has been invoiced or has been paid. There is another provision to have some businesses and public service bodies self-assess HST on arrangements entered into between Oct. 19, 2009, and April 30, 2010, if the services are not provided until after July 1, 2010, but the services have been invoiced or have been paid. The issue arises with the remittance of this ear-

ly HST. Currently, there is no form to be able to remit these amounts so businesses are asked to calculate the amounts and then remit them with their first remittance for July which would become due and payable on Aug. 31, 2010, for those who are currently monthly GST remitters and November for those that are quarterly remitters. Currently, a person can receive a GST rebate on the purchase of a new home valued up to $400,000 and receive a rebate up to a maximum of $6,300. With the addition of the B.C. tax to the HST, the maximum will increase to $26,250 for a home priced at $525,000 or above. If you decide to have your house built, and the construction materials were purchased prior to July 1, 2010, the procedure will be to have the builder give the purchaser

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Resource offered to community Service from B2 along with a written report detailing the students’ findings, conclusions and recommendations. Jamie Moran, a fourthyear management student, was part of a student group that worked with the United Way Central and South Okanagan/Similkameen to expand their current donor base from large national corporations and rindividuals to local small businesses. “Our group conducted interviews with local tsmall business owners, and designed a survey for small business in the Central Okanagan,” said Moran. His group then developed a strategic plan and fvarious marketing approaches for reaching out to small businesses. Moran added that the capstone project was a very beneficial experience, fostering a sense of pride among the members of his group. “The capstone course enabled us to apply the theoretical models learned in classroom settings in practical applications, and build relationships with the business community,” he said. “The level of accountability involved in real-

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…I WAS IMPRESSED BY THE QUALITY, CARE AND PROFESSIONALISM THAT THE MSCP TEAM PROVIDED TO OUR ORGANIZATION. Harry Grossmith

world projects was a refreshing bridge to life in the business world.” The United Way was also pleased with the part-

nership, and the organization is currently in the process of implementing some of the students’ key recommendations in their strategic planning. “As a valuable community resource, I was impressed by the quality, care and professionalism that the MSCP team provided to our organization,” said Harry Grossmith, CEO of United Way of the Central and South Okanagan/Similkameen. The MSCP is offered to the community in the fall and spring academic terms. For more information email Ian Stuart at ian. stuart@ubc.ca.

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a rebate based on the degree of completion prior to July 1, 2010. Two methods have been suggested. One is based on square footage completed while the other is based on fair market value. In B.C., the builder would be required to receive a clearance certificate and attach it to the PST transitional application. The buyer must be an individual and this purchase would not otherwise qualify for the HST rebate. It will be the builder’s responsibility to disclose in writing whether the sale price of a home on a contract dated after Nov. 18, 2009, includes the provincial portion of the HST or if there has been a PST rebate. If there is no disclosure, then the price will be deemed to include the HST and qualify for the rebate.

The kinds of new home construction that would qualify for this improved rebate would be new homes on land, new homes on leased land, mobile or floating homes, qualified shares in a housing co-op and individual construction or substantial (90 per cent or more) renovation. This rebate is also available for rental units whereby the landlord would need to apply for the rebate. Residential units will continue to be exempt from HST, so if the builder takes over a new home and rents it out, the builder is required to self assess the HST on the land under the change of use rules. The maximum rebate per lot or site is $8,663. By self assessing, the builder can then apply for the entire rebate. If the builder decides to live in the unit to receive the rebate, it must be for at least one year, otherwise the re-

bate will be clawed back. The builder is assumed to be able to recover the HST through the reporting of the income tax credits made on construction supplies purchases. The kinds of rental units that will qualify for the rebate are single unit house, condos and duplexes, mobile and floating homes, units in multiple unit housing developments such as apartment buildings or long term care facilities, multiple units that may be on leased land, and single or multiple units of a co-op. There are always exceptions to the rule and with the new HST, provisions for grandfathering certain contracts have been instituted. For example, if the purchase or sale agreement was made before Nov. 18, 2009, but possession happens after June 2010, no HST applies. Only the GST will apply.

Normally the grandfathering will only apply to single unit homes being purchased by individuals. Homes in this category may qualify for the PST transitional new housing rebate or the B.C. new housing rebate or the B.C. new rental housing rebate in addition to the GST new housing rebate and the GST new residential rental property rebate. The construction segment of the GST has always been a complicated part of the Act, so if you are considering any of these kinds of transactions, please make sure that you do your research and speak with your advisors. Gabriele Banka is a Certified General Accountant and the owner of Banka & Company Inc. 250-763-4528 info@bankaco.com.

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▼ WORKPLACE

Suing a former employer can occasionally pay off

ust about any employment lawyer will tell employers that, in most cases, it’s really not worth suing former employees. Generally speaking, the costs of recovering debts for minor theft, repayment of unearned relocation and training allowances, etc. will outweigh what the employer could hope to recover. That isn’t always the case. Now and then an employer with a really large bone to pick chases down a former employee via the courts. One such case recently played out in B.C.’s Supreme Court. McNeil was hired by Procon Mining and Tunnelling Ltd. in the 1990s to manage their equipment division. His terms of employment included an option to purchase a five per cent

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Robert Smithson equity interest in the company. Soon after joining the company, McNeil began receiving secret commissions from Procon’s suppliers and clients. These clandestine payments eventually amounted to over $800,000. McNeil recruited other of Procon’s employees into the payment scheme and also set up a company to receive the payments. His wrongdoing was not revealed until after his resignation in 2005. In the seven years prior to his resignation, Procon had paid McNeil over

$550,000 in bonuses (in addition to his salary). At the time of his resignation, McNeil negotiated a buyout of his five per cent equity option for $1,250,000. After McNeil’s departure, Procon discovered the bribery/commissions scheme and sued to recover the commissions, the bonuses, the amount paid to buy out his equity option, and for punitive damages. B.C.’s Supreme Court addressed the topic of fiduciary status, emphasizing that one does not have to be an officer or director of a company to be saddled with the stringent duties of a fiduciary. A senior manager with a meaningful degree of autonomy in supervising and carrying out the operations of the company may also be deemed a fiduciary.

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Even employees in administrative positions may, if they have discretionary access to the employer’s funds, be deemed a fiduciary. Even a junior-level employee will be subject to fiduciary obligations if he or she joins with another employee in the breach of that employee’s fiduciary duties. In this instance, having regard to his management functions, the fact that he was one of a small core of management, and his unique position in managing Procon’s equipment centre,

McNeil was considered to be a fiduciary. In addition to amounts on account of McNeil’s receipt of the secret commissions, the court found that the bonuses and the payment for his equity option had been improperly received. McNeil had a duty to fully disclose to his employer all of the material circumstances which might have operated on Procon’s judgment in relation to these payments. In effect, the court stated that, had McNeil fully disclosed the situation to Procon, they nev-

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The damages ordered payable by McNeil to Procon added up to $2,292,719 including $20,000 in punitive damages. That’s a payback that was definitely worth suing over!

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er would have paid him the bonuses or the amount in exchange for his equity option. That being the case, those funds all had to be repaid. An interesting aspect of this case was the 50/50 apportionment of liability for the secret commissions between McNeil and one of Procon’s suppliers (which had offered the bribe to Mcneil). In this regard, the court applied the principle that a briber and a recipient of a bribe are jointly and severally for the amount of the bribe.

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n my years of recruitment experience, one constant I’ve found is that many people really don’t understand how to present themselves well in an interview situation, despite all the resources available to help them be better at it. How you conduct yourself in an interview matters just as much as your qualifications and experience. In addition to promoting your accomplishments and skills, the interview is when employers start to assess how well you might “fit” with the organization. It is a common expression that “you never get a second chance to make a first impression,” and in an interview situation this is particularly important. So what can you do to better your chances of being remembered as a confident and competent candidate? The strategy is fairly tsimple—be well prepared mentally, physically and emotionally. Your preparation tneeds to start well before you show up for an interview and there are some key things you can do in advance. First, research your potential employer. What can you learn about them that will help you understand their business strategy and goals and help you determine if it’s a place where you’d like to work. Your extra effort to learn about the employer is a sign of respect that will not go unnoticed. Second, make sure you have copies of any and all relevant records and documents that support your qualifications, including a professional, up to date resume. Bring additional copies of your resume to the interview as well as a list of current references with all their contact information. Third, give some serious thought to your physical appearance and how you present yourself in an interview. What will you wear? What personal grooming can you do to polish your appearance? In the Okanagan, casual attire is common in many business environments however, for an interview it is OK to take it up a notch. It may seem unnecessary to mention personal hygiene, but in my experi-

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and our society. Thus, it is imperative for anyone involved in entrepreneurial venture creation, especially the individual entrepreneur, to fully comprehend and embrace the importance of sound leadership modalities and their association to â&#x20AC;&#x153;change.â&#x20AC;? Let me take a brief journey at my perception of how this picture has formed. The basis for defining and understanding entrepreneurs has created a challenging problem for many years for researchers and practitioners alike. Even today, the struggle continues for an accepted definition of an entrepreneur even though much of the literature is replete with criteria ranging from my personal favourites, that of innovation and creativity, to personal traits as appearance and style. So we must recognize and include a seemingly never-ending definition of entrepreneurship itself. I am not going to take that on for today, but only declare that taking the â&#x20AC;&#x153;boat rideâ&#x20AC;? through the entrepreneurial research corridor is often both exhilarating and exhaustive, as we never seem to reach a final destination. On the surface, one can associate entrepreneurs with leadership functions, such as providing vision to the development of a new product, service or organization.

Entrepreneurial leadership, it has been written, deals with concepts and ideas that are often related to problems that are not of an organizational nature but rather tend to be individual characteristics or behaviours. These include vision, problem solving, decision-making, risk taking and strategic initiatives. Entrepreneurial leadership has been coined by those who realize a change in leadership style is necessary in order for Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s businesses, both large and small, to be competitive in this everchanging global economy. For example, and the world of technology can attest to this, there often appears to see a shift from a producer mentality to an entrepreneurial mentality that has led to structural changes in organization and, in effect, new ways of doing business. One might also question whether entrepreneurial leadership is truly a new style of leadership, an escape from management or even both. Since the 1980s, a concern that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve all witnessed has been that major businesses have seemingly lost their competitiveness through an emphasis on management rather than leadership. Scary thought. So frankly, as a zealot of entrepreneurial thought, I believe the or-

ganizations of the future will be entrepreneurial in nature. Their leadership, strategies and structure will reflect entrepreneurial thinking with associated characteristics, such as problem solving and action orientation. The characteristics and behaviours that spell success in entrepreneurial firms and small businesses are now being considered by larger firms as this phenomena has coined the phrase â&#x20AC;&#x153;intrapreneurshipâ&#x20AC;? as the method for corporations to act entrepreneurially from within. Based on this myriad of similarities between what is known as leaders and entrepreneurs, plus the amount of study already concluded, much is now known about both leadership and entrepreneurship. It is fair to say in conclusion of this brief look at enterprising leadership that new organizational designs, new thinking patterns and new information systems will require new leadership styles. Entrepreneurial leadership offers one answer to the call. I would like to end with the presentation of three pillars of entrepreneurial leadership for you, dear readers, to ponder and enjoy: Visionary Evangelist: Persuades employees to work toward his/her vi-

sion of the future. Creates, sells and drives the strategy of the organization. Serves as a spokesperson for the organization and demonstrates confidence in its potential for success. Takes charge, pushes for action and instills a sense of urgency to achieve the organizations goals. Team and Consensus Builder: Develops teamwork, alignment and motivation by involving, empowering and creating a positive work environment. Develops loyalty by investing in building relationships with others and by showing interest in employees needs, growth and development. Is open to their ideas and willing to share power. Manager of Execution: Provides organization, focus and clarity of direction. Good administrator, Structured, disciplined, and skilled at setting short term targets and goals. Good at setting priorities and meeting commitments. Sets up systems and processes. Worries about details. Monitors results versus plans and provides the rigor and control to stay the course and corrects for deviationsâ&#x20AC;Śi.e. gets results. Which are you? Joel Young is an entrepreneurial leadership educator, consultant and coach and the founder of the Okanagan Valley. Entrepreneurs Society. eagleyoung@shaw.ca

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Organizers of a voter initiative petition to scrap B.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s harmonized sales tax say they have enough signatures in all but seven

constituencies, and nearly 500,000 supporters in total. With seven weeks still to go until the deadline, Fight HST spokesman Chris Delaney said Monday he expects to reach his

goal of 15 per cent of registered voters in all 85 constituencies by mid-June. Elections BC requires 10 per cent in each constituency to sign on by July 5, and petition organizers set a higher target

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because some who sign may not be eligible. The protest group headed by Delaney and former premier Bill Vander Zalm quickly got enough signatures in areas bordering Alberta, where there is no provincial sales tax. Urban areas, both NDP and B.C. Liberal seats, have been slower to support the petition. Canvassers started later in Vancouver, Richmond and Burnaby, but they are quickly gathering signatures now, Delaney said. Finance Minister Colin Hansen responded Monday to Vander Zalmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s criticism of a partial list posted to his ministry website of goods and services that will be subject to the 12 per cent HST on See Petition B7

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Debate in B.C. over the Harmonized Sales Tax has hit an emotional button for a public that already feels burdened by taxes and understandably questions the governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s timing in announcing a new tax policyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;immediately following its election winâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;that it had previously opposed. An inadequate communications strategy also failed to mitigate the publicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s perception that the HST will most likely tear a bigger hole in our wallets and not much else. Sadly, the resulting HST debate for the most part hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been about the facts. Instead, it focuses on the notion that the HST will help â&#x20AC;&#x153;businessâ&#x20AC;? while penalizing â&#x20AC;&#x153;the public.â&#x20AC;? This sort of broad generalization is both divisive and inaccurate. Like any tax initiative, there will be winners and there will be losers. Some businesses will be worse off and some individuals and families will be better off. But over time, most

British Columbians will benefit from the economic lift of the HST in the form of capital investments, productivity improvements, increased domestic and international competitiveness, more jobs and higher wages. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;businessâ&#x20AC;? versus â&#x20AC;&#x153;publicâ&#x20AC;? debate also fosters the notion that business is somehow disassociated from the publicâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; that business isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t â&#x20AC;&#x153;usâ&#x20AC;? or doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do â&#x20AC;&#x153;usâ&#x20AC;? any good. If changes in tax policy are good for â&#x20AC;&#x153;themâ&#x20AC;? (business), they must be bad for â&#x20AC;&#x153;us.â&#x20AC;? But what if â&#x20AC;&#x153;themâ&#x20AC;? is â&#x20AC;&#x153;us?â&#x20AC;? Small business in B.C. is defined as a business with fewer than 50 employees or a business operated by a self-employed person with no paid help. Approximately 98 per cent of the more than 390,000 businesses in thsi province are small businesses. Chances are you or your neighbour or someone in your family either owns a small business or is employed by a small business. These businesses employ well over one million British Columbians, almost one half of all B.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

jobs, and are responsible for 34 per cent of the provincial GDP. So, how is this related to the HST? Well, many small businesses rely heavily on machinery and equipment for production, even more so than large and mediumsize businesses. The introduction of the HST will reduce taxes on new investments by small businesses by more than 50 per cent in 2010. B.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s taxes on capital investment will be lower than those of all the other provinces except Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Newfoundland, which already have the HST, as well as the U.S., United Kingdom, France, Italy and a host of countries B.C. competes with internationally. Competitiveness is extremely critical for a province like B.C., which relies on exports, to support much of our economy and our way of life. If people outside of B.C. donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t buy our goods because theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re too expensive or companies donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to conduct business here because taxes are too high or the ad-

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and â&#x20AC;&#x153;us.â&#x20AC;? Should you be angry with how the government introduced the HST? Are you concerned about what the HST will do to your own wallet in the short term? Even if the answers to both those questions are â&#x20AC;&#x153;yes,â&#x20AC;? try to separate those issues from an informed, reasoned, factual consideration about whether the HST will help British Columbiansâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;all of â&#x20AC;&#x153;usâ&#x20AC;?â&#x20AC;&#x201D; in the long run. Paul Landry is the president of the B.C. Trucking Association.

Government posts partial HST inclusive list Petition from B6 July 1. Vander Zalm noted that many services that escape the current sevenper-cent provincial sales tax but will be subject to HST are not listed. These include catering, computer repairs, commercial leases, fishing charters,

home appraisals, investment counseling, skiing and parking fees. Hansen said the B.C. list is more detailed than a similar one posted by the Ontario government, which is also bringing in HST. But neither list attempts to be exhaustive, he said, because if the

province tried to do that, â&#x20AC;&#x153;someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to find some little widget that we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t include.â&#x20AC;? Hansenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office also released a letter Friday in which B.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chief Electoral Officer rejected the ministryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s complaints about false information being circulated about the

impact of the HST. If the petition succeeds, the government would have to either put the question to a provincewide referendum, or introduce a bill to repeal the HST. The B.C. Liberals could use their majority to defeat the bill, or let it die on the order paper.

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This has definitely been a breakthrough year for Vancouver songstress Hannah Georgas. At 26 years of age, Georgas has accomplished more than artists who have been struggling in the industry for years and years. Some of her accolades include singing for the Prime Minister on Parliament Hill, Starbucks licensing her EP, The Beat Stuff, to play in stores across North America, her music appearing in several TV shows including Heroes, Peak Season, and Degrassi: The Next Generation. Georgas also won the 2009 CBC Radio 3 Bucky Award for Best New Artist. Although I would like to compare the fiery redhead to Florence Welch (Florence and the Machine), the young artist has already been compared to almost every modern female musician so I’ll hold my breath. Apart from her success, Georgas really isn’t like any of the greats she’s compared to. The first time you see her live you’ll see that she has her own thing going on and, most importantly, it works for her. Take her music video for Thick Skin for instance, the first single off of her first full-length album, This Is Good, that was released in April. Directed by Sean Wainsteim (who has directed videos for other Canadian artists such as Tokyo Police Club and Wintersleep) this artsy video shows Hannah crawling through different settings (including mud at the end) stark naked. I don’t imagine the feeling of sliding my body through dirty mud would be a pleasant one, let alone having a camera crew watch me do so; but that’s what sets Georgas apart from everyone else. She is willing to take risks that other independent artists out there wouldn’t even dream of taking.

Hannah’s new album This Is Good showcases her vocal talent along with a wide blend of musical variety. The album can’t just be lumped into one category because it portrays the variety that Georgas likes to embody in her music. All of her lyrics come from the heart and seem to be very personal, which I believe adds to how anyone can relate to her songs. Chart Attack asked Hannah if she’s ever afraid of putting herself on display the way she does and she responded: “I wasn’t before! But

this music is real for me when it’s personal for me. I’m not embarrassed about it or weird about it.” The first time I saw Hannah Georgas was last November when she was opening for Said the Whale. Although the majority of the audience was there to see Said the Whale, I could tell that Hannah stole their hearts. I see a lot of bands and artists at Habitat and it doesn’t happen very often that one stands

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out as much as Hannah did. Her seemingly effortless live performance seems as if it’s a testament to her ever-growing success; she just does what comes naturally to her and it works. Pyper Geddes is the assistant manager at Habitat in downtown Kelowna. pyper@thehabitat.ca

Hannah Georgas will be playing this Friday at Habitat (248 Leon Ave.) along with Colleen Brown and David Vertesi. Tickets are $12 in advance (available at estore.thehabitat.ca) or $15 at the door. Doors are at 8 p.m., show at 9 p.m. Visit www.thehabitat.ca for more information.

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Jennifer Schell if it includes introducing friends and family to “real barbecue”—meat, coal, wood, and cooking low and slow outdoors. “I’ve always liked grilling outdoors but it was about six years ago that I saw a BBQ competition somewhere in the lower states on the food channel. I could almost smell the smoke and meat on TV and knew that I had to try it out. I’ve been hooked ever since.” My favourite new method of cooking pork baby back ribs has come through much experimentation. I have found that this system works best as it covers all of the criteria for good ribs—juicy, flavourful and less mess. 1. Rub ribs well with spice rub. I love the premade rubs made by our local spice lady Dee Mole from Maple Leaf Spices. She has grown her basement spice business into a huge operation. You can find her rubs and spice blends at Quality Greens, Choices, Discover Wines, Mediterranean Market or Lakeview Market in Kelowna or at the Kelowna Farmers Market, where you will also likely see her smiling face as well. I love the Metro Espresso Blend for my ribs as I incorporate chocolate

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and coffee into my sauce. www.mapleleafspices. com. 2. Wrap each rack individually in a large piece of tin foil and place on a cookie sheet in a 325-degree oven for two hours. Remove and do a tender check (watch for steam when opening the packages—ouch.) Jiggle a bone and if they are close to falling off they are done. 3. Remove tin foil and place ribs in a large pan and douse them in sauce. You can do this in advance—it’s a nice option when entertaining. Finish ribs on BBQ—about four minutes per side just to get some colour.

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Celine Dion took her lengthy stand as a Las Vegas performer on the road for an exhaustive worldwide jaunt dubbed the Taking Chances Tour. Oddly, there are not a lot of chances taken here other than the Soul Medley of gems from James Brown, Otis Redding, Stevie Wonder, Black Eyed Peas etc. as sung by her backing vocalists before Dion launches into a fine solo rendition of Brownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s classic Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s A Manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Worldâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the latter may be registered as a chance taken as feminists dislike this song.

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Be prepared to cycle to work Cycling is a great, low-impact way to stay fit, and commute to work or school, but it is not without risk of pain and injury. Kelly Uniewski, a certified athletic therapist, and vice-president of the Athletic Therapists Association of B.C. (ATABC) claims, says, “Most cycling pain occurs due to improper bike fit or poor riding technique, so it’s important to have your bike adjusted to your body and to be aware of a few early warning signs of overuse injuries.” Whether you are riding to the corner store, to and from work, or across the country, you should be comfortable and pain free on your bike. If you start to notice any neck, back, or knee pain, saddle sores, or hand or foot numbness, chances are, your bicycle doesn’t fit you properly. Start by stopping by your local bike shop for a custom fitting or join one of the Skills Courses offered in your local area by Bike to Work Week. Prevention is also a key component of staying healthy while commuting to and from work during Bike to Work Week May 31 to June 6, 2010. The Athletic Therapists Association of B.C. has a few recommendations to staying healthy while riding. 1. Make sure to drink plenty of fluids, especially if the weather is hot, and dress appropriately for the conditions. Cold or dehydrated muscles can cause cramping and increase muscle soreness. 2. Remember to warm up by starting in an easy gear for the first 10 minutes and then gradually increase the pace. 3. Cool down and stretch at the end of the ride. Hamstrings, calf muscles and quadriceps in particular should be stretched adequately.

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Rabies risk higher during summer months The upcoming long weekend means more people are outside enjoying the warmer weather and opening summer cabins. This warm weather can also mean increased risk of contact with bats, which are the primary carrier of the rabies virus in B.C. So, if you’re going to be outside this weekend and throughout the summer months, Interior Health is reminding people to avoid contact with bats.

Between four to eight per cent of bats that come into contact with people and are tested in B.C are positive for the rabies virus. So it is important that people stay away from touching live or dead bats and for parents to remind their children not to play with or touch bats. IH also recommends batproofing your home or cabin, as bats can fly into poorly sealed cabins and homes, or roost in at-

tic spaces. Domestic pets such as dogs, cats or ferrets that were born and raised in B.C. pose a very low risk of transmitting rabies to humans. Vaccinating your pets will protect them from rabies. Last year, about 150 people were treated in BC for potential exposure to rabies. Treatment is most effective when administered soon after exposure.

Without vaccination to prevent its onset, rabies is almost always fatal. Bats have tiny sharp teeth and claws, so scratches or bites to people from handling are not always visible. It usually takes weeks or even months for symptoms to appear. Anyone who has handled a bat should contact their Public Health Unit or their physician for an assessment.

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Remember a loved one. Support your local cancer centre. BC Cancer Foundation 399 Royal Avenue Kelowna, BC V1Y 5L3 T: 604.930.4084 Please include the name of the person you’re remembering and your mailing address. www.bccancerfoundation.com/InMemory

Coming Events THE CENTRAL Okanagan Emergency Shelter Society is holding their 30th Annual General Meeting at the Ramada Hotel on Monday June 21st at 6:15 PM. Please RSVP if you wish to attend to Karen at 250763-1040

Information ATTENTION RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL SURVIVORS AND DAY SCHOOL STUDENTS! Confused about the Independent Assessment Process (IAP)? Government not answering your questions? Not sure if you qualify? Need help? We’ve helped over 3000 survivors across Canada with their claims. call now! 1-888918-9336

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Lost & Found LOST: Black, men’s wallet, between Knox Mt. & Rutland Tim Horton, Reward, 763-0385 LOST Cat: All Black, 4mos old, answers to Calli, has tattoo in ear, lost in Blk Mnt. May 16th. Very affectionate. Please call 778-753-1985 LOST: Gold necklace with opal pendant in 2x2 plastic bag, has lots of sentimental value. Lost somewhere between Kelowna Hospital & Westbank Extra Foods. If found call 250-768-1950 Reward offered. LOST Keys: Lost in Glenmore area. Has a leather ponytail. Please call 250-878-9672 LOST orange striped tabby with very bold markings and “M” on his forehead. Neutered male missing from lower Glenrosa since May 15 Reward 250-768-9562 or 250-4694055 SINGLE key, no tag, found on St. Paul St outside bottle depot. Enquire at depot.

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Childcare Available AT TIGGER & ME Too Daycare: Spots available for 21/2 5year olds & Kindercare. Registration for preschool for Sept. 250-765-4900 (Rutland). AUNTIE NANNY’S DAYCARE has 1 opening for ages 1-5yrs. Fun, caring, safe environment, healthy snacks incl. Park next door. References. 250-8618484.

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Become a Psychiatric Nurse train locally via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements, and some regional classroom delivery. Wages start at $29/hour. This 23 month program is recognized by the CRPNBC. Gov’t funding may be available. Toll-free: 1-87-STENBERG www.stenbergcollege.com

Business Opportunities ATTENTION Baby Boomers! Work from home, teach online, great income potential. www.greenlifereno.com BE YOUR OWN BOSS with Great Canadian Dollar Store. New franchise opportunities in your areas. Call 1-877-3880123 est 229 or visit our website www.dollarstores.com Complete 26400 sq.ft. Harnois greenhouse operation. Natural gas pipe rail heat, computerized, generator, grading machine, 16’ cube van, numerous smaller items. Owners retiring. Established clientele in N.Okanagan. Currently in full production. Available after October 15, 2010 for relocation. 250-5463998 or 250-307-0350. DAYCARE for sale in Creston currently operating as group care, licensed for 8 children. Business & building can be bought together or separately Business & equipment $10,000, Building listed for $229,000 250-428-9645 ESTABLISHED Electrical Contracting ﬁrm in Kelowna for sale. Owner retiring, excellent potential, 2008 sales 1.5 mil. Asking $875,000. Email : dangoodman77@gmail.com INCREASE YOUR business by reaching every hunter in BC, Advertise your business in The BC Hunting Regulations Synopsis. This publication offers guaranteed year long reach to sportsmen & women, 200,000 copies! Call Annemarie at 1-800-661-6335 ext. 744 MOTIVATED Moms/Dads. Tired of leaving your kids in daycare? Learn to teach the Freedom Project. Online training provided. MCSgreenlife.com ONLINE TRAINERS NEEDED Earn full time $$, work part time hrs. Turn 5-10 hrs per week into $2000-$4000 monthly. www.123bossfree.com REGISTERED Trapline for sale. Lumby area. $15,000. Leave msg 250-351-9495. WORK FROM HOME using your computer. No direct sales www.123dare2dream.com

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HUBER, VELMA ELIZABETH,

Born July 19, 1936, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2010 at the age of 73. Survived by daughter, Susan McKenzie (Rob), and son Bill Huber (Karen), all of Kelowna. She proudly enjoyed five grandchildren, Meghan Taschuk (Ryan), Chelsea Baldinger (Pascal), David McKenzie (Sarah), Marin and Natalie Huber, and two great grandchildren, Ava Baldinger and Austin Taschuk. Also survived by brother Ron Dobson (Donna) of Florida, and sister Renee Dobson (Jack) of Ladner, B.C., along with numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Sadly predeceased by her loving husband Willy, in 2006. Velma was a wonderful mother, granny, wife and friend. Always there for her family. She loved to explore and share new things through her joy of teaching. Her interests were many including Tai Chi, hiking, gardening, singing, reading, cooking and laughing. Her courage and determination were never more evident than over the past seven years. We will miss her and love her always. God Bless You, Mom. A special thank you to the staff of Sutherland Hills for their gentle care. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, May 20, 2010, at Rutland UnitedChurch, 1370 Rutland Road North, Kelowna, at 2:00 pm with Reverend Rick Potter officiating. Should family and friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, 4480 Oak Street, Room B321 Vancouver, B.C. V6H 3V4. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.

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Fote John Almas Oct. 31, 1946 - May 17, 2007

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PHILP, Edgar Alan

February 24, 1928 - May 12, 2010 He was a loving husband to Suzanne, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, who will be greatly missed. Funeral was held in Missassauga, Ontario on Tuesday, May 18, 2010.

LIKES – ORVAL H.

Orval passed away on May 15, 2010 at Kelowna Hospice House at the age of 85 years. Survived by his loving wife of 29 years Verna and a large extended family. A special thank you to Dr. Larry Bobyn and the caring staff at the Hospice House for all their love and attention. Funeral service for Orval will be held on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at 1:00 pm at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road. Interment to follow in Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Central Okanagan Central Okanagan Hospice Association Hospice House, #202-1456 St. Paul Street, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 2E6. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.

MCLELLAN - GEORGE

On May 17th, 2010 George McLellan passed away peacefully with his family at his side. He is survived by his loving family, wife of 55 years Marie-Jeanne, daughter Marie-Catherine Smith (Daryl), son James McLellan (Heather), three grandsons: Sean Smith, Angus & Dillon McLellan, great grand daughter Sabine Smith and sister Helen Lepley. The family wish to express their sincere thanks to the staff at KGH Emergency Department, the excellent care from the nurses on 2 East and Dr. Sarbit for his special care. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, May 21st, 2010 at 10:30 A.M. at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 1077 Fuller Avenue, Kelowna, BC. In lieu of ﬂowers donations to the BC Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the Kelowna SPCA would be appreciated. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mem.com. Arrangements entrusted to First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna, BC (250)762-2299.

FAZAN, ERIC

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father and husband. He touched our lives with the gift of laughter and love from the bottom of his heart. We will never forget his generosity, his sparkling eyes and his genuine but somewhat mischievous smile that would light up any room. Eric fell asleep on Saturday, May 15, 2010 at the age of 78. He is survived by his loving wife Claire; daughters Cathy Fazan, Jeannette Fedorchuk (Al), son Al (Sharon) all of Kelowna; granddaughters Kim and Karly Fedorchuk, grandsons Adam and Alex Fazan; brothers: Terry (Marie) of Winfield, Colin of Vernon, Bruce (Lex) of Beaverdell; sisters Eileen Fazan and Sylvia Nowell (Andy) both of Kelowna and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his first wife Mona. A celebration of Eric’s life will be held on Saturday, May 22nd at 1:00 pm at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077

JEAN WOOD

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Passed away on May 16, 2010 at KGH at the age of 89 years. Jean was predeceased by her husband Richard ‘Dick’ Wood. She will be lovingly remembered by all those who knew her & greatly missed by her daughter Thea, grand daughter Ashley & great grandson Cade. Jean was a member of various singing groups throughout her life such as the Kelowna International Church Choir, the Sweet Adaline’s & the Tuneagers to which she dedicated many years of her life. In her earlier years she and her husband Dick founded a family restaurant here in Kelowna by the name of ‘The Patio Drive-Up’ they owned and managed it for 12 years until selling it in 1973. In the years preceading Jean became a teacher of many musical varieties, she taught piano, gave singing lessons and was a director of the First Baptist Choir. A service will be held on Friday May 21 at 1:00pm, viewing at 12:00pm at Valleyview Funeral Home, 165 Valleyview Rd with Pastor Malcolm Petch ofﬁciating. Interment to follow at Lakeview Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to VALLEYVIEW FUNERAL HOME. Flowers & donations to be sent to the family home. Condolences may be made by visiting valleyviewfuneralhome.com

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Farm Workers SUN City Cherries 4759 Lakeshore Rd need orchard workers. Pruning, picking & packing and general farm work. Start June 1st. 40hrs/wk minimum. $9.14/hr. 250-764-1872.

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Our exciting new fireplace showroom in Salmon Arm will be opening soon. We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced fireplace professional, to take control of the sales and installation of our new department. The successful candidate will have extensive experience with gas, wood, pellet stoves, venting and all aspects of installation. This position requires working closely with our contractors and retail customers alike. If this position interests you please respond in confidence to bob.anderson@hbcvernon.ca

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We have an exciting career opportunity available in our flooring department in Salmon Arm. We are seeking an aggressive highly motivated individual to work closely with our contract and retail customers. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years experience in a fast paced flooring environment and a proven track record of above average sales and customer service. If this position interests you and you are up to the challenge, please respond in confidence to bob.anderson@hbcvernon.ca

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Turner Volkswagen Audi is looking to bring on a professional sales consultant to their team. VW and Audi are two of the fastest growing brands in Canada with an exciting heritage of excellence. Apply to join a fast paced professional environment with great compensation and beneﬁts. Experience is preferred and applicants can drop their resume’s off with reception at

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Ashley Furniture HomeStore is an established leader in the supply of home furnishings and appliances in the Okanagan. We are committed to creating the “ultimate” customer experience in product and service satisfaction. We are looking for a reliable, team oriented individual with exceptional communication skills in our Kelowna store for the position of

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Requirements: T Superior interpersonal, communication and relationships skills T Must be able to multi-task in a high paced environment T Maintain positive attitude T Ability to work well in a team environment Ashley Furniture Homestore offers an excellent salary and beneﬁts package. This position is year round, full-time and reports to the Director of Sales and Kelowna Store Manager. Qualiﬁed applicants interested in joining our “family” organization are encouraged to sub mit a resume and cover letter (in Word or pdf format) by email to hr@afhsbc.com or by fax 250861-9312 to the attention of Human Resources. Cut-off date for taking applications is May 26th, 2010. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. NO phone calls please.

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Controller Looking for a work-life balance in a world class ski destination? VVI Construction Ltd. is an integrated construction, manufacturing and building supply company with operations in various locations in British Columbia. An immediate opening is available for a Controller in Revelstoke BC. The Controller will provide accurate ¿nancial information to CFO, including analysis, budgeting, forecasting and preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated and non-consolidated ¿nancial statements. The Controller will also be responsible for managing the company’s accounting functions, including establishing and maintaining accounting principles, practices, and procedures. The Controller will maintain the company’s accounting systems and implements changes as required.

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Help Wanted DEBT FREE Call MNP 1-877898-2580 for a free consultation in your area. 110-1628 Dickson Ave. Kelowna - resident office. Creditor proposals, Trustee in Bankruptcy. DENIED CANADA PENSION PLAN DISABILITY BENEFITS? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help. Call Allison Schmidt at 1-877-7933222. www.dcac.ca FREEDMAN Shoes is looking for a Manager & Assistant Manager. Must have retail exp., knowledge of current fashion trends, be well organized and confident. We offer great wage benefits & oportunity for advancement. Please submit cover letter & resume attn: Loura in person or by fax: 250-763-7390 HIRING NOW! Traveling Carnival looking for games operators for summer. Leaving June 4th, we are looking for neat, friendly, outgoing employees w/good people skills! Drivers licence preferred but not required, $500/wk, accommodations & transportation provided. Call Mon-Fri 9am-4pm 250-307-5313 (leave msg if not answered) JOBS! JOBS! JOBS! No experience necessary, we will train. Must be 18+yrs. of age. Call 250-860-3590 or Email: info@plazio.ca Journeyman Painter wanted. Min. 5yrs experience. Drivers Licence, Must be able to work independently and in team environment. (250)372-9923 or email resume to rneil2@shaw.ca WANTED: Serious Dieters for Weight Loss Challenge! Call 1-877-737-DIET/ Email: dietmagicresults@shaw.ca YELLOWKNIFE CATHOLIC SCOOLS is hiring for the following positions: 1.0 Math Teacher, 1.0 Science Teacher, 1.0 French Program Coordinator. Visit www.ycs.nt.ca for application instructions.

Home Care/Support Prof. support worker for young man living in Winﬁeld, requirements incl. DL & First Aide, must be outgoing & enthusiastic w/a good sense of humour. Permanent PT, shift work from Mon-Sun. Judy 250-766-0539

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Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services FATBURGER Now Hiring Harvey & Gordon Capri Centre Cooks D Cashiers D FAMOUS burger chain is looking for part time crew, come work where the music plays all day. Flexible hours, free cool uniforms, gratuities, 1/2 price meals, paid training. send resume to: Fatburgerkeklowna@hotmail.com or fax: 250-762-3227

LOOKING For Indian sweet maker to make sweets and to train, min. 3yrs experience, 40hrs/wk., $17./hr. at Dawett Fine Indian Cuisine Restaurant, 1435 Ellis St. Kelowna. Fax resume to: 250-717-1620 Sushi Chef- Knowledge of Asian kitchen. Full time. Min 2yr exp. Salary neg. Maki Sushi 250-868-9200

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Laura Canada is the destination for contemporary women’s fashion. Established since 1930 we are a true Canadian success story, with a proud history. Laura Canada has grown from our first store in Montreal to over 145 locations across Canada and now Melanie Lyne is coming to Spall Plaza in Kelowna! Email or fax your resume to be considered for one of the following career opportunities!

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Medical/Dental OFFICE Manager/Treatment Coordinator for Prosthodontic office required. 4 days a week. Beginning immediately. PREVIOUS DENTAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. Please drop off resume at 203-1890 Cooper Road WE are seeking to fill a Dental Front Desk Administration position in our dental practice. Our current team member is going on maternity leave. The position is potentially available after the 1 year maternity leave for the ideal candidate. We are seeking someone who has a thirst for knowledge. You are career oriented, compelled to learn, a forward and a pro-active thinker. You have a minimum of 5yrs experience and are competent with Dentrix. Our clinic provides a full range of advanced and comprehensive services in a team driven patient care philosophy including neuromuscular reconstruction, implants, crown and bridge, advanced esthetics, orthodontics and more. Come join our team, your career will excel. Renumeration commensurate with experience and includes full benefits. Resumes to patientcare@kelownadentistrydesign.ca or in person at Kelowna Dentistry by Design, 100-2033 Gordon Dr. Kelowna, BC, V1Y 3J2

Retail SALES ASSOCIATE ~ Perm P/T & P/T at Fashion Addition 14+, in our Orchard Park location. Fax resume to: 604-5145918 or Email: sharvey@fashionaddition14plus.com WETZONE LEISURE in West Kelowna seeks individual for F/T position. Successful candidate must possess exc. customer service skills, reliability and enjoy working with people. Duties to include water testing, chemical and accessory sales, general retail duties and having fun. Please submit resume in person or email to chris.wetzone@shawcable.com.

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Midwest Truck Centre Inc. is a full service Volvo Truck dealership. We are currently seeking a JOURNEYMAN HEAVY TRUCK MECHANIC. The ideal candidate will have the following: • Licensed Transport and Bus Mechanic or equivalent • A minimum 3-5 years experience • Electrical and diesel engine experience • Volvo Mack and/or Cummins engine experience would be an asset We will offer you: • Above industry standards salary plus benefits • Relocation assistance • Factory dealer training • Excellent work environment This unique opportunity and environment promotes individual growth and rewards performance. To become part of our team, please submit your resume to: 5202-63 Ave. Lloydminster, AB T9V 2M5 Fax: 780-875-2586 Email: leonard@midwesttruck.ca

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Sales AN EXCITING AND CHALLENGING OPPORTUNITY Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge? Would you like the opportunity to determine your own income level? Are you seeking to be employed as a Sales Professional? At FBC we value people who embrace new challenges and change. We are FBC – The industry leader in small business and agricultural tax preparation, planning, assistance, and consultation. FBC is a rapidly growing company that will offer you a challenging yet rewarding opportunity in a fast paced environment with high growth potential in a protected sales territory. The potential exists for the development of the right candidate for supervisory and management positions. FBC offers Paid Company Training, Full Company Benefits Package, Superior Commission and Bonus Structure, and Attractive Incentive Programs. First Year Earning Potential - $75,000.00 + Qualifications: To be successful as a Sales Territory Manager, you must: Be an effective communicator, Possess strong personal, work, and business ethics, Be motivated, enthusiastic, and focused, Be a team player, and Work with minimal supervision. Tax knowledge is NOT a requirement for this position A valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle are required for this position. If this describes you, we would like to speak to you about a challenging career with FBC. All interviews will be treated in the strictest confidence. Current Protected Territory Opportunity: Vernon / Kamloops area. Submit Resumes via Fax @ (250) 861-8012 or via Email to gdiamond@fbc.ca Attention: Mr. Diamond Web Site: FBC.CA

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

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Home Improvements #1 WELLERMADE. Additions, Reno’s, Sun-decks, Bsmt. stes., etc.768-2202 878-6967

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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.

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GLM Landscaping & Irrigation ASK about our Special!!! Custom landscaping250-864-5450 Retaining Walls, interlock pavers, irrigation, landscaping. Stonevalley Landscaping. 317-5644 10yrs Kelowna. Rockwalls Falling Down?20 yr exp. Complete ﬁx new & old? All res.& comm.lanscp Jay@250-215-4956 Rock sale TREMBLAY’S EXCAVATING retaining walls, full landscaping. Exc/Bobcat.250-979-8033

FAMILY Movers. Moving? Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance throughout 2010 Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250-493-2687 NORTH END Moving Services Local/Long Distance. Truck returning empty,Vancouver, May 14. Free Est. 250-470-9498

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Painting & Decorating

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100% AFFORDABLE Painting Exp, quality. Int Paint/ceilings. Winter Specials. Terry 8639830 or 768-1098 100% Guaranteed. Greg’s Painting, Comm/ Res., Int/Ext. Free est. Seniors Dis., European Experience, 212-9961 1ST. In customer service, Cando Painting, prof. reliable crew, 15yrs. in business, Int/Ext. Eddie 250-863-3449

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ALL KINDS OF FENCES, 6x8 Cedar panels starting @ $65. Gates & custom orders, stainning,250-491-4622www.akf.ca

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Call Clint, 250-575-3839

MOVING

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Electrical & Renovations Allan Hoce, General Contractor

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TILING

DUMP/TRUCK SERVICES

TILE SETTER

TNTTRUCKING

Artistic Ceramics.

POWER WASHING

IRRIGATION

Call Dave 250-491-1336

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TREE REMOVAL

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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

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FREE ESTIMATES Brush & Tree Removal Reasonable Rates Stan Korzinski 250-808-2447

OKANAGAN PRESSURE WASHING

PAINTING

•Full Landscaping •Rock Retaining Walls •Portable Soil Screener •Excavators & Bobcat Loaders CELL: (250) 979-8033 BUS: (250) 861-1500

& Renovation Services

• Interior & Exterior Renovations • Carpentry • Painting • Small Repairs • Pressure Washing

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WEST-WIND IRRIGATION

We are now taking bookings for irrigation startups & repairs. We also offer free estimates on irrigation installations or major alterations. Call West-Wind Irrigation Ltd.

at 250-860-0025

HOME IMPROVEMENTS Katama Contracting Inc. • Decks • Basements • Bathrooms • Drywall • Ceilings • Painting& Finishing

Custom tile setting. Travertine, marble, granite & ceramic. Decks, kitchen, baths. Guaranteed work.

Call 250-870-1009

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WALKIN BATHTUBS

ADDITIONS, RENOVATIONS & OTHER SMALL JOBS

WALK-IN BATHTUBS

22 years experience Call JASON SEEGER & SON STUCCO

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RENOVATIONS

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35 years experience, many referrals. Kitchen remodels, home additions, custom furniture doors & windows, drywall, painting, decks, siding, bathroom, tiles, hardwood ﬂoors.

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• Tune-Ups • Summer/Winterizing • Seaworthies • Oil & Fluid Changes All Repairs Completed by Certiﬁed Technicians Insured and Licensed•Over 12 yrs. Experience

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250-878-7101 250-470-7360

STUCCO OK STUCCO & STONE

PLUMBING ARMAUR PLUMBING LTD.

Licensed & Insured

Mike @ 250-864-0033

LANDSCAPING BOBCAT SERVICES

C+C LANDSCAPING • Rock Walls • Irrigation • Bobcat •Water Features • Sod • Designs SPRING SPECIALS

250.212.2692

LOADER, MINI EXCAVATOR SERVICE

• Driveways • Post Holes • Ground Works • Final Grade. Reliable Owner Operator

Al’s Bobcat Services

Bus: 250-763-4044 Cell 250-470-2598

250-869-7091

• Free Estimates • Commercial & Residential • Great Work

Call Steve @ 250-300-9567

New construction, service & renovations. Providing the best builders in the province. Plumbing services for over 35 years. Call Derek 250-258-8617

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Painting & Decorating

Rooﬁng & Skylights BERTRIM Contracting Co. New roofs, reroofs, roof conversion & repair & general home maint. Bonded & insured. 28yrs exp. Free est. Call 250-768-9675 EAGLE ROOFING. CEDAR CONVERSIONS, NEW CONSTRUCTION, REROOF. FREE EST. CALL 826-3311 TEAM GERMAN MASTER ROOFER. Over 30yrs exp. in all kinds of roofs. New Reroof & Repair. 2 yrs tradesman warranty. Free estimate. Call Steffen, 250-863-8224 Master & Visa Card welcome. www.teamgerman.com.

BRIT-CAN Painting Services. 20yrs exp. Quality work, afford price. Free est. 250-863-1389 DALE’S PAINTING Service. Painting Kelowna a better place since 1982, 862-9333 PSALMS 34-A Better life Company. Quality Painting. Sensible rates. 250-869-5874 SEEGER & Son Painting. Quality painting, reasonable & reliable call Jason 801-6931 Spring Special on all ext and int painting & staining. Seniors 10% off. Don (250)689-1078

Plumbing

Rubbish Removal

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‘#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 & 12-24 yard Bin Rentals.

Gas Fitting and drain cleaning. Comm/res and reno’’s. Service & hot water tanks. 575-3839 ARMAUR Plumbing Ltd. New construction, service & renovations. Call 250-258-8617 COLOS Plumbing Ltd. 250864-6280. Service, repair, replacement & reno’s. DREGER MECH. Plumbing, Gasﬁtting, comm/res & reno, ins’d, 24hr. Call 250-575-5878.

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Pressure Washing

We haul little loads of anything, landscaping materials, & Junk to the dump Call 250-718-1114

OKANAGAN CONTRACTING POWER WASHING & WINDOW CLEANING COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL ***GREAT RATES***

✔✔✔ THAT GUY & His Work Truck LTD. Junk Removal & Bin Rentals 10,15 & 20 yard Bins. We haul EVERYTHING

FREE ESTIMATES

250-878-6092

Home or Jobsite, Renovations Cheapest rates in the Valley www.thatguysworktruck.com

OKANAGAN Pressure Washing. Comm/Res. Fully ins’d. Dave, 250-491-1336

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

Rooﬁng & Skylights DO IT RIGHT ROOFING AND SIDING. Seniors Dis., Free Est. Guarantee 250-826-3807.

Swimming Pools/ Hot Tubs

Rubbish Removal 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 YOU Call, We Haul. From home to dump. Senior discnt. Tues & Thurs. 250-864-9581

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. OK Stucco & Stone Free estimates, great work. Call Steve at 250-300-9567 SEEGER & Son Stucco. Additions, Reno’s +other sm. jobs. 22yrs exp call Jason 801-6931

Sundecks

ABOVE Ground Pools & Equip, wholesale. 15X30 up & running to view, also best prices in town on in-ground equip. 17yrs in business, Ken, 250763-4181

Tiling TILE Setter. Artistic Ceramics. Custom tile setting. Call 250870-1009

Tree Services 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 All About Hedge & Tree Service. Great rates on downsizing, trimming, pruning, bracing or Sculpturing of hedges, shrubs and trees. Also professional removals. Fully Insured. For guaranteed quality service call Dave 250-212-1716. ASAP Tree Srv. Tree removal, pruning/shaping. Free est. Fully insr’d. Kevin, 250-317-7657

BVE INC. Professional tree removal & pruning, chipping, certiﬁed danger tree assessor & faller. Free quotes, fully insured. Call 878-3072 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.

KATAMA Custom wood decks, gazebos, fences, trellises, Lic’s/Ins’d. Mike 864-0033 KELOWNA DECK & RAIL. Vinyl, Mod. Flooring, Alum., GlassTopless/Picket878-2483.

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

Water Services ON Demand Potable Water Hauling, 2200gal., swimming pool, wellsCall 250-300-4426

Equestrian

Pets

Fruit & Vegetables

Bedding for animals Call Wilf 250-766-1927 or 250-868-1927

YORKIE puppies, purebred no papers, 3 girls & 3 boys, allergy/shed free, shots & dewormed, so cute ready to go, $700.ea. Angel 250-300-9351

FARM fresh local asparagus. Info at 250-766-2628

Feed & Hay

Antiques / Vintage

*HAY SALES GUARANTEED Quality Grass, Alfalfa, Mixed square bales, round bales & Silage bales. Delivery avail. (250)804-6081,(250)833-6763.

COUNTRY HOME ANTIQUES ARMSTRONG. New shipment from Sweden just arrived. Quality antiques. Open Sat & Sun, 10am-5pm or by appt. 4262 MacDonald Rd (off Otter Lake Rd.) 250-546-2529.

Livestock Angus Bulls,top A.I.bloodlines, semen tested, ready to work. 250-838-6032.

Appliances 2YR old ‘Magic Chef’ med refridgerator, 4’Hx18”Wx18”D, sep freezer area, 12”x13”x15”. New $330. $100 obo. Avail May 18-25 only. Also Lite Weight ‘Bissell Quick Steamer Plus’ carpet shmpooer, $50 obo. Moving, must sell. To view call 250-762-5114 days

Pets 3mo old Shih-Tzu mix puppy, very cute, 90% house trained. 250-769-6767 Bichon pups, great dispositions, non shedding, ﬁrst shots, dewormed, microchipped and ready to go. 250832-4923 for more info.

Farm Equipment 2006 Circle J, 2 horse angle haul trailer, bumper pole. $9500. 250-545-5335. GAS SHED well ventilated burgler proof. 12 ft. x 12 ft.containing 2 tanks, 1-150 gl. 1 -300 gl. divided gas tank, tanks on metal stand w/ladder $ 500 (250)768-5776

CHESAPEAKE Bay Retriever Pups for sale. (2 litters) Chocolate brown, great disposition. Purebred, non registered, Dew claws removed, 1st shots, dewormed, vet checked. 9 males, 10 females. Ready to go June 13th. $400. (250)835-2090 (Tappen B.C.)

Food Products

Chihuahua, male ready to go end of May & 8mth old male $450/ea (250)492-7775

Locally grown, governt insp, grain fed Beef. 1/4 & 1/2, $2.65/lbs, CWF 250-546-6494

Cute Shih-Tzu pups, ready now, $350/ea. Also, free kittens. 250-546-6606

Free Items

Golden Retriever puppies, registered, guaranteed, vet checked, ready now, $700. call (250)546-4089 Armstrong.

CLEAN Fill wanted please call 250-469-3078 FREE: Older 3’ deep freeze. Working. Call 250-762-5410 LARGE Metal L shaped Desk, w/2 ﬁle drawers +2 sm. drawers. 250-765-3143 WESTSIDE Need Rocks? Pile of sm. to med. “up to 12inch”, 250-769-1548

PITBULL puppies, purebred, not papered, $850 each. Ready to go. (250)241-4847 TRINITY SHEPHERDS Belgium & German Shepherd dogs & puppies 10wks to 6mo. $250-$750.(250)547-9763

Furniture 6PC Cherry sleigh bdrm set. Queen bed, dresser, mirror, chest, 2 night stands. New!! Still boxed. Worth $5000, Sell $1295 Can deliver. Call 250550-6647 ANTIQUEY items. Bookcases, lay down sofa, currio cabinets, dressers, chest, unique coffee tble, end tables, oak, custom wine rack, 60-bottle, pictures, mirrors, chairs & more. Open to look at 852 Stockwell Ave, bsmt. Thurs-Sat May 20, 21 & 22 and May 27, 28 & 29. Phone 250-861-4742 NEW 3-pc Sectional Sofa w/ottoman, In orig. pkg. Worth $1499, Must Sell $899 250550-6647 can deliver OWN A Piece of the Olympics! Great for New Businesses or the Home Ofﬁce. Like New 2010 Olympic Rental Return Ofﬁce Furniture. 66”x30” Maple Desks with Attached Pencil / File drawer ONLY $169! Low 2 Door Lockable Cabinets ONLY $169! High 2 Door Lockable Cabinets ONLY $189! Like New Black Computer Chairs Only $88! Like New Black Guest Chairs Only $58! Get Yours While Quantities Last! Call Adam Today at 717.1626 or Visit our Showroom at 420 Banks rd. Open Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm UPRIGHT Martin Orme piano, very good tone, asking $700 obo. Call 250-762-4573

Misc. for Sale #1A STEEL BUILDING SALE! Save up to 60% on your new garage, shop, warehouse. 6 colors available! 40 year warranty! Free shipping, the ﬁrst 20 callers! 1-800-457-2206. www.crownsteelbuildings.com

MUST sell Jet 3 Power Chair, almost like new, $1500. New, was $3500. 250-768-9624

SALES & SERVICE DIRECTORY HOME RENOVATIONS

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)

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 (cont#90929)

LAWN & CUTTING We Guarantee to keep Scheduled Appointments.

Don’t call anyone about cutting your lawn until you speak with us.

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

Call Troy, 250-718-0209

REMODELING

ellermade W Additions, Renovations

250-469-1288

Sun-decks, Bsmt. suites, etc. Call Dave @ 250-768-2202 or 250-878-6967

PAINTING

GARDEN CONSULTANT

Book before May 15 & receive your 4th cut FREE. Call Ryan now!

QUALITY PAINTING

Reasonable and reliable

JASON SEEGER & SON PAINTING Call:

250-801-6931

EXPERIENCED CRAFTSMEN QUALITY WORKMANSHIP

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HEATING SOMMERFELD HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

• New & Existing Heating Systems • Heat pumps, A/C • Gas ﬁtting • Licensed & Insured. • Replacement Furnace.

Call Wayne (250) 215-6767

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

250-863-4418

DRYWALL/PAINTING DUMP TRUCK BOBCAT SERVICE IMPERIAL DRYWALL

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

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

CHUCK 250-870-1138

CALL NOW FOR FREE ESTIMATE 250.801.5335

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

EXCAVATING

PLUMBING

G. BURR CONTRACTING EXCAVATING JD 50 - L39 BACKHOE CLEARING - DRIVE WAYS - ROADS

Gary Burr INSURED 250.808.1655

COLOS

Plumbing Ltd.

Tel: 250-864-6280 New construction, service, repair, replacement, reno’s and professional tiling. To built reputation takes years, but to lose enough a day

PLUMBING

EXCAVATING

KRENNYS EXCAVATING

DRYWALL

Qualified, Reliable. • Bonded •Installations • Repairs • Renovations • H. Water Tank • Washer, Dryer • Dishwasher Over 30 yrs. Experience

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

Excavator & Bobcat Service, Sewer Hookups, Underground Utilities, Footing, Backﬁlling, Basements, Driveways, Landscaping, Retaining Walls, Rubber Track Excavator w/ blade. Estimates, Fully Insured. Kory 250-451-9095 Cell: 250-869-9125 Serving Kelowna, Westside, Lk Country

DRYWALL SERVICES & REPAIRS New work & renovation work. Over 30 yrs. experience. Framing, boarding, taping, texture t-bar ceilings & insulation. Call Ken 250-212-9588

PAINTING

HEATING & A/C

PAINT & REPAIRS

“ONE ROOM, OR YOUR WHOLE CASTLE”

Southern BC Heating & Air Conditioning

BAYSIDE PLUMBING & Gas Fitting

A Division of Bayside Developments Ltd.

DALE’S

PAINTING SERVICE

862-9333 PAINTING KELOWNA A BETTER PLACE SINCE 1982

PRUNING CERTIFIED HORTICULTURIST Trees • Shrubs • Hedges • Clean-Ups Call Stephen

250-763-5462

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

PAINT & REPAIR BLAIS PAINTING Pierre Blais

Residential, Commercial, Interior, Exterior Painting & Custom Ceilings. Insured.

(250) 801-1439

CONSTRUCTION & RENOS COMM. CLEANING • Commercial & Residential • Additions & Garages • Basement & Decks • Fences • Painting Int/Ext. Bondable & Insured Call Ninko Const. @ 250-212-1641

PROFESSIONAL, RELIABLE, BONDED, INSURED

COMMERCIAL, RESTAURANT, OFFICES, MEDICAL, STRATA & FLOOR WORK Excellent References OFFICE: (250)764-9552

FAX: (250)764-9553 CELL: (250)868-7224

Renovations & Repairs

250.869.5874

CONSTRUCTION & RENO’S DON 250-870-7778

Renovations & Construction Over 30 yrs. experience. Complete renovations. Interior & exterior paint & ﬁnishing.

NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL

Spring Special on Now! Call 250-763-7114

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Textured Ceilings

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Misc. for Sale 50% Off Sale! Golf equipment, roller blades, gardening pots all 50% off at the Pro Life Thrift Shop, 1159 Sutherland Ave. Also clean, processed absorbent rags $.50 per pound. Open 10 -4, Wed - Sat. 250-762-9266. A FREE TELEPHONE SERVICE get your ﬁrst month free. Bad Credit, Don’t Sweat It. No Deposits. No Credit Checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines Today Toll-Free 1-866-884-7464. Belly dance Costumes Made in Turkey. 8 piece Blue & Gold Costume incl. 2 skirts + veil $1300. 4-piece peach sorbet w/ pink crystals and peekaboo side includes veil $900. Beautiful appreciation and detail. Call Shelly 250-765-4619 Cash only.

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Misc. for Sale

BUILDING SALE! 25X30 $4577 30x40 $7140. 32X60 $11950. 32X80 $18420. 35X60 $13990. 40X70 $14650. 40x100 $24900. 46X140 $37600 OTHERS. Ends Optional. Pioneer MANUFACTURERS DIRECT 1-800-668-5422

Spa Equipment for Salemassage tables, pedi station, etc. To view 250-769-3080 THE best quality BC Jade, slabs & blocks. 250-491-9137 Wedding Dress Alfred Sung off white with crystals throughout size 12 hemmed for a 5’3” bride. Very Elizabethan with organza overlay and ﬂowing sleeves $600 Shelly 250-7654619 Cash Only

GARMIN GPS System, 149OT model, bluetooth wireless technology. Brand new, sell for $250 obo. 250-862-3530 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

BRAND new 5 stage reverse osmosis water ﬁltration system. Retail price: $795. Now: $270. Call 250-863-1544

NEW Norwood SAWMILLS LumberMate - Pro handles logs 34” diameter, mills boards 28” wide. Automated quick-cycle-sawing increases efﬁciency up to 40%. www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT - FREE Info:1-800-566-6899ext:400OT

Garage Sales

Sporting Goods

$100 & Under

Acreage for Sale

GLOCK’s, check out the brand new 4th generation Model 17 at Weber & Markin Gunsmiths, #4 - 1691 Powick Rd. Kelowna 250-762-7575 HIKING/BEAR Season Shotgun Specials, choice SKS’s from $299. GLOCK stocking dealer, quality ﬁrearms bought & sold at Weber & Markin Gunsmiths, #4 - 1691 Powick Rd. Kelowna 250-762-7575

NEW Black & Decker Skill Saw, $35. Call 250-763-5732 Phono/Radio Telfunken 504 Exc.Lacq.cherry ﬁn.$100 or best offer.(250)868-9690 PLANT. umbrella, 4’ tall, lrg leaf, $20. 250-860-2101 SINGLE Bed $100. (250)8608127 SOFA table with thick glass, $65. 250-860-8127. YAMAHA ELECTRIC ORGAN 2 k.boards & bench $100 obo (250)860-2488

READY to build on this 3 acres in Whitevale area, Lumby. Flat, few trees, drilled well. Gas/hydro to driveway. Price $240,000 GST. obo. 250-547-6932. SHUSWAP RIVER FRONT 11.3 acres w/shop $400,000. 1985 house on 22.5 acres $799,000. 15.9 acres $400,000. Water and services. 250-838-7660.

BEAUTIFUL Mirrors with frames, assorted, $40. 250-860-8127.

3PC Entertainment stand w/adjustable shelves, beige. $100. Call 250-763-5732 9x12’ beige rug with ﬂower pattern, too large for my sunrm. $50. 250-869-1863 BEDSPREAD, red crushed velvet, dbl size, $15. 250-8602101 DOUBLE Mattress, clean, no stains, like new, $70. 250-7650203 FOUNTAIN Pens, Sheaffers & Parkers, 40’s, 50’s & 60’s. $50. Call 250-763-9398 FREE: Turntable & LP’s of 60’s, 70’s & 80’s music. Call 250-766-5126 HARDWOOD Coffee table $55. 1 (250)860-8127 LADIES 18spd bike, good condition, $50. 250-860-4411. LADIES golf set & cart, $50 obo. Call 250-766-5126 LRG. Appls. fridges, stoves, wash’r/dry’r & freezers, clean working (250)707-1338

Garage Sales

Misc. Wanted

Stereo / DVD / TV

X-ACTO knife blades, 100 blade pack, $10. 28 packs available. Purchase all for $250. Drop by the Captial News at 2495 Enterprise Way. 8-5 Mon-Fri.

7 Older rentals for 7 days $12. Every day DVD/Games @ Take 2 Video, 762-3448. 101-1100 Lawrence Ave.

Musical Instruments PIANOS Warehouse Sale @ Moir Pianos. STEINWAY, HEINTZMAN, YAMAHA and more !! Priced to Sell !! Call Richard @ 764-8800

Garage Sales

$100 & Under 12’X11’ Carpet, assorted, $90. Call 860-8127. 2 Night tables $75/both. (250)860-8127

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$200 & Under 2 Hard Wood End Tables & Coffee table $200.all. 250860-8127 6’ Pine dresser, Palliser, mirror, shelving, 6 drawers & cupboard, $150. 250-769-8505. ADMIRAL Fridge, 5’3”x30”w, black, w/good size freezer, ex. working cond. $200. 860-5867 COMPLETE set Ladies LH Titanium golf clubs with bag & cart, $150. 250-769-8505. COMPUTER System, Windows, Internet ready,exc cond, $200. 250-869-2363 Kelowna DOUBLE Bed $120. (250)8608127 HARD wood oak tbl & 4 chairs, w/2ext. $165. 860-8127 KING bed $185. (250)8608127 MOTORCYCLE JACKET, Hein Gericke V-Pilot, size M, cost $500. sell $200. 763-9398 MOVING. Must sell. 22 cu’ chest freezer, excellent cond., $150. 250-764-4393 QUEEN bed $165. (250)8608127

$300 & Under

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24” FRIDGE & stove, $250. 250-860-8127. APPROX. 350 sq. ft. used 2 1/4” x 3/4” Oak ﬂooring, gr. cond. $250/all. 250-762-3294 COMPUTER LAPTOP, Windows, wireless, excellent cond, $300.869-2363 Kelowna FRIDGE and stove, $299/both. (250)860-8127. HYDRAFORCE Pool, 15x48 incl solar blanket, vaccuum etc, $300 obo. 250-707-1665 Round Oak Table w/ 18” leaf and 4 chairs. $250 TV stand $50. 250-765-6220 WASHER & Dryer $225/both. (250)860-8127.

Apt/Condos for Sale 1 & 2bd Condos. Must Sell. $129,000 - $185,000. By Spall Plaza. Call 250-718-8866 1 bdrm at the Verve 3rd ﬂoorcondo incl. elect., use of volleyball court, outdoor pool and underground parking. $1000/mo Avail. May 15th or June 1st 250-215-1028 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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3bdrm w/suite, garage, priv yard, appl incl, close to schools, pool. Totally reno’d. Asking $344,900. 577 Hemlock Rd. Call 250-864-1428 or 250-862-1428

13.9 tree’d acres, Edgewood, min’s from Arrow Lake. Offers over $99,000, ﬁnancing considered. 250-269-7492 RIVERFRONT property, Beaverdell. 3.2 acres. hydro & water. $199,000. 250-484-5120

1996 Enderby home, 2000sqft, 3bdrm 3bath, .17acre, many extras, Must see! Reduced $339,900 250-308-9882. 7 BDRM, 5 baths, including 2 bdrm legal suite, built in 2005 in Rutland, near school. Asking $615,000 obo or will trade for small house 250-491-1829. AWESOME LAKEVIEW. Dbl wide modular, 2bd, carport, 2decks, 10x30 workshop, 5appl, gas FP, 55+, pets ok. $95,000. 250-768-7124 CABIN, Okanagan lake, leased lot, 3bdrms, 3pce bath, hydro, covered deck, sandy leveled beach, incl. large & small appl. furnishings, & much more. 250-542-8878 Fantastic view of City of Penticton & lakes, 4900sqft rancher, custom built in 2005 on 1.03 acre, large shop, $1,499,000, (250)493-0358, on line, comfree.com, #1272 INVESTORS! FULL DUPLEX! $285,000, spacious, well-built sxs duplex, features 3bdrms, 2bath, garage each side, income is $2100/mo. located on nice corner lot in busy Prince George, TURNKEY, time limited offering, view online at: www.buy-this-house.ca, call 250-490-8888, Penticton 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.

Garage Sales

$400 & Under Inglis washer & dryer 3 yrs old like new. $400 250-215-7341

$500 & Under 23CUFT Fridgidaire upright freezer, like new, 1/2 price at $499. Larry 250-868-8862 6-PC. Dk. Pine Bdrm. ste. Queen bedframe, ex. cond. $500.obo. 250-860-7323

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4000 Glenmore Rd N. Sat May 22, 8-4. Hand/power tools, hshld items, collectibles, toys, glass. Moving! Worth the trip. COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE at Evangel Church Parking Lot-May 29 3261 Gordon Dr. 8-noon GIANT Multi-Family Yard/Plant Sale. Sat, May 22, 359 Cadder Ave. 8:30-3. Plants Galore! Rutland 495 Dougall Rd.S Sat. May 22 Sun May 23 8-4 Misc.items tools Excr.equip.

Moving Sale 1078 Long Ridge Dr. Everything must go! Great deals! 1 Day only Thurs. May 20th 9-2pm RUTLAND- 532 Dougall Rd S. Fri & Sat. 8-2. Misc, strollers, ch link fencing, furn. Deals! RUTLAND Moving sale May 22 Sat. 8-4 347 Taylor Rd. Rutland Multi-Family Fri. May21 Sat.May22 9-4 pm 2604 Belgo Rd. Misc/.boat ,car

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For Sale By Owner OWN THE LAND. Moduline Home. 2 bdrm, 2 full bth, gas ﬁreplace, 45+, 2 small pets under 15”, CA, side deck, 10X18 rear deck, strata fee- $35/mo. Insulated 16X34 garage w/work bench & lrg storage in rear. $265,900. 250-769-6446.

Houses For Sale ******* OKHomeseller.com Where smart sellers meet smart buyers! View Thompson Okanagan properties for sale.// Selling? No Commission. (250) 545-2383 or 1-877-291-7576 310 Madsen Rd. 4bd, 3bth, suitable. Open House Sunday’s. $399,500. Mel Lemky, Royal Lepage, 250-215-5185 $358,900. Just listed. 4bd, 2bth, elem school area. BBQ deck. MLS Ken Dempsey Remax, 250-717-5000 $378,000. Rutland, suite up & suite down, 5bd, 3bths, 2 lndrys. MLS Ken Dempsey Remax, 250-717-5000 $435,000. Blk Mnt. Just listed. .49 acre lot. 5bd, shop, pool, RV prking. MLS Ken Dempsey Remax, 250-717-5000 4BD. 2ba. Fixer Upper w/big yard, ONLY $259,900. For a Free List of Foreclosures & Fixer Uppers call Lloyd @ MacDonald Realty 215-5607 KelownaDistressSale.info BANK FORECLOSURES Free List & Pics. Realty Match www.KelownaForeclosures.org MORTGAGES LOW RATES. 5YR. 4.35% VARIABLE 1.75% Trish at 250-470-8324 NEW HOMES next to golf course on the Sunshine Coast from $149,000! See www.deightoncreek.com or call (604)414-5374 for details 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. WHY Rent when you can own? 3Bd. recently updated mobile home. Westbank family friendly park, steps to the Lake $1200.mo. & Flexible down payment. Call Paula at 250540-3590

Homes Wanted WANTED: Condo to buy, max. $132,000. Central Kel. area. No Agents pls., 250-808-0830

Lots EXCEPTIONAL LAKEVIEW Lots from $160,000. Also; 1 panoramic 3 acre parcel. Owner ﬁnancing. 250-307-2558 www.orlandoprojects.com KIRSCHNER MOUNTAIN Large Building Lots from

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~ Spectacular Views. Bring Your Own Builder. Close to All Amenities. 250-862-0895 www.kirschnermountain.com

Mobile Homes & Parks 2BD, 2bth, 55+ in Crystal Springs. $129,900. Jessica Levy, Prudential.250-470-0264 Ready to move, 12x28 cabin, office, store, finished int. pine ext, $8000, 250-493-7784 WHY RENT? OWN! 3 bed 1 1/2 bth 1152 sqft Dbl. wide. Newer appliances, kitch cabinets, drywall, furnace & more! 19+park. Great yard & patio. Call Jennifer Kolibaba 250212-4118, Royal LePage Kelowna MLS10000104 priced to sell $114,900 WINFIELD FAMILY PARK. New 1200sq.ft. SRI homes, priced from $149,900.00 for three bedroom 2 bathroom models loaded. Full ten year warranty and free home insurance. See for yourself why SRI should build your next home. Only at Lake Country Modular, located next to the SRI’s Winfield factory. Call toll free 1-866-766-2214 www.LCMhomes.com

Mortgages BANK ON US! Mortgages for purchases, renos, debt consolidation, foreclosure. Bank rates. Many alternative lending programs.Let Dave Fitzpatrick, your Mortgage Warrior, simplify the process!1-888-711-8818 dave@mountaincitymortgage.ca

Open Houses PRIVATE 2800sq’ Home in Lower Mission. $574,000. #834 Bullock Rd. Open House Sunday May 23rd, 1-4. SUNDAY May 23, 1-4pm. 2011765 LeckieRd. Bright, spacious end unit rancher townhouse. Also see okhomeseller.com listing #26121

Real Estate LAND OF ORCHARDS, VINEYARS & TIDES in Nova Scotia’s beautiful Annapolis Valley. Live! Work! Bring Business! Free brochure - website: www.kingsrda.ca or email: mmacdonald@kingsrda.ca. Toll free 1-888-865-4647

Recreational CHRISTINA LAKE, BC - Must sell. lot, 2008 Denali 5th wheel, shed and deck in family friendly resort. Asking $174,900. Call 250-215-0551 or 250-765-8065.

Apt/Condo for Rent 1BD FURNISHED, Spacious, clean, Secure, sunrm, 2ba., 6appl., u/g prkng, ns, np, $1100. all utils incl., June 1stOct 1st. Call 250-491-4464 1 BD OR 2BD. Senior’s apt. quiet cls. to DT, 3appl, heat, hotwater, drapes, ac, sec. prkng w/video survillience, onsite mgr., safe & secure, ns, np, $700 or $785. 860-6548 2 & 3 bdrm. apt. Spacious, close to Capri Mall, NS, NP, 1yr lease, avail immed. incl heat. 250-763-6600 2BD, 1bth, grnd flr corner unit, 19+, NS, NP, Springvalley on Woods Rd. Insuite lndry, AC, utils not incl, $825. June 1. 250-765-7225, 250-258-2558 2BD. 2ba. Legacy, corner grd., all appl., np, ns, $1100.mo Avail. May 1, 250-491-2442 2BD+den, lakeview penthouse condo, DT Westbank, $1350 incl stratta fee. UG prking, swim pool, hottub, avail June 1. Call 250-768-5324 2BD. KLO Area, 5min. to amens, ns, np, new w/d, new flrng. $900.Paul 250-300-4275 2 BDRM, $975 hydro, f/s, NO PETS, on Rutland Rd. South, Belgo Area, on bus route, Avail. now. 491-3345 or 869-9788 (Cell) 2BD. Top flr., corner. unit, DT Kel., insuite w/d, $1150. Avail. June 1/15, Call Sav for more info. 250-862-6911 AVAIL. FOR June 1st. 2bdrm. 1.5 ba. $975/985 plus util. Cats Ok. Hwy #33 & Gerstmar rd. Close to UBC-O, bus routes and shopping. Call 250-712-9812. manager@springvalleywest.net BARONA Beach, 2Bd, 2 full Bth., fully furn’d, u/g parking, o/d hot tub & pool, also boat stall for extra. $1400. incl. utils/cbl. 250-718-9118 BEAUTIFUL 2 bdrm condo on golf course, granite, f/p, swimming pool, gym. $1200/mo. incl everything. Avail immed. 250-862-6976, 801-9070 t_rippel@hotmail.com NEWLY reno’d 1bd apartment, $750+utils. Also newly reno’d 2bd, $850+utils. 250-762-7728 WEST Kelowna Condo, 2100 Boucherie Rd. Bay Vista Adult building, no kids, no pets, NS. 1240sq’, 2bd, 2bth, gas FP, lrg balcony, 6appl, blinds, ug prking, pool, hottub, across from lake, near golf & winery. July 1. $1190+utils. Glen, 306539-2333

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 2800 sq ft warehouse @ Reids Corner, Kelowna I1 zoning. 3600 sq ft. secured compound with or w/o steel equip. $4000/m 250-878-8500 900SF Warehouse/ Ofﬁce w/600sf. mezzanine & 12’x20’ overhead door, incl. 10’x20’ fnc’d. area, avail June/10, $1050/mo.+tax. 250-258-6566 FOR lease, Commercial Dr. 1600sq’ Wharehouse & Ofﬁces, lrg overhead door, avail June 1. Call 250-868-4808 HWY 97N for lease 1acre of Industrial compounded yard, 250-765-3295 - 250-860-5239

Commercial/ Industrial Shop for rent in Vernon 1250 sqft. Roll up door, gas heat Comes with or without paint booth. Lots of parking $900/mo util. 250-549-4500 WESTSIDE Industrial Pk. 1/2 acre crner. Stevens & Dominion Rd. 750sf. freshly reno’d. ofﬁce, chainlink fence, $2200. mo.+gst, gr. loc. call 862-6053

Duplex / 4 Plex 2BD KLO Cllge, garage, suitable for wrking couple, ref’s, dd, NP. $1250 utils incl. June 1st. 250-861-9013, 250878-2049 3BD. Lwr. ﬂr. Rutland, Avail. June 1, NS 4appl., deck & strge, cent. air, $995. incl. utils., 250-762-3560, 765-7927 4-PLEX in Orchard, 2 units 2bd. Avail. immed. $850mo. incl. utils, +dd. 250-317-4810, 250-863-9737 JUNE 1st. 2bd duplex, 1bth, OK Mission, like new, 4appl, lrg yard. $975 incl water, sewer, NS, NP, DD, ref’s. 250764-4786, 250-801-1797

Homes for Rent 1bd House for rent, kitchen & 1bath on farm. $450+uitls. 250-863-0507 1BDRM house in Orchard, avail now. $800/mo. For more info call Serge 250-863-6801 or 250-765-0722. 2 BD 1.5 ba. S/S duplex on Mission Creek. Quiet street in Rutland. Carport. Fireplace. Will suit mature couple. Avail. June 15. $975 250 860-1513. 2 BD, 1 ba, 5 appl, no smoking no pets, close to beach, priv backyard, $1200/month + util 250-764-2615 2-BEDROOM, 2-Appliances, Fenced For Pet, $1200 OR 3Bedroom, 3-Baths, 3-Appliances, Family Room, Deck, Garage, $1600. 250-860-1961 Register Online www.cdnhomefinders.ca 3BD 2ba., main flr house, lg. sundeck, fruit trees, Rutland, close to bus, school. Avail. Now. ns, np, $1200. 250-5750940 3BD. Main flr, dw, ac, pets neg. view, quiet area, all utils incl. $1500. 250-807-2269 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 55+ Park, close to beach & shopping, Mission area, 2bd manufactured home, WD, FS, DW, $725-$1100+dd. Small pets. 250-763-2878 CENTRAL - 3 Bdr. Top Floor Close to all amen. w/d all appl. $1300/mo utilities included 250-878-1721 CLEMENT AVE 2 bed 1 bath house. 4 appliances $950 + util + DD avail June 1 (250)766-3046 DRIVE By 947 Bernard Ave. Sing. detached w/inlaw suite, 4Bd. 2ba., incl. 4appl., cent air, 2 fp’s, hw flrs., lots of open prkng. totally reno’d., $1900. mo. June 1st, viewing by appt. only, Gold Realty 717-3177 GLENMORE 3bd. w/garage, suitable for family, cls. to schools, $1600 incl water. June 1st. 250-762-0815 GLENROSA, 3 bdrm Upper level 1.5 bth, newly renovated, all appl NS, NP, Available June 1st, $1400/ mo + 1/2 Util Ref required 250-878-1189 I BUY HOUSES CASH! ANY PRICE ANY CONDITION. WE ALSO LEASE HOMES. CALL 250-826-3311 Immac., 2bdrm rancher, steps to beach access, sunroom, g/f, a/c, all appl.,large lot, det garage, avail now/June1st. Located on the Westside of Kelowna in the Fintry a small Lakeside comm off Westside Rd,35 min to d/t Kelowna or 35 min., to Vernon. Long term, resp., tenant, n/s, RR, pets neg. $1200 mon. kristip@telus.net 1-604-862-8039 Leeann 250-542-3457. Large 3 Bdrm. Mainfloor NS, NP. Large Dbl Garage Lots of Parking 5appl. Deck with view! 250-769-5579 or 250-8621374 Naramata Bench, lovely new house, 1100sq.ft, 2bdrm, 1bth, $950/mth. 250-496-5294 SHORT term house rental. Fully furn’d, Lower Mission, 4bd, 2800sq’, 1blk from beach, H2O Centre & CNC. $2600 incl phone, cable, int & utils. Avail mid May. 250-764-6135

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SMALL 1bd, furn’d, utils/cbl incl, single/wrking person., off KLO. $750. Call 250-861-8907

2BD. 1300sf. Avail. Imm, w/d, ns, np, Old Glenmore, quiet st., $900 incl. utli. 826-2788 2BD, 1500sq’, sep wheelchair accessible entry, 6appl, utils incl, quiet area, seniors pref., np, ndrink, ns. $1300/mo. 250765-4495 2BD, 1bth downtwn, bright, lev ent., just reno’d suite. FS, shed, shr’d lndry, NS, NP, Nparty’s. Mature quiet wrking person or couple. $895 utils incl. 250-762-8810 aft 4pm. 2 BD bsmt in N. Rutland avail. june 1st for $950 incl. utils & laundry. n/s & n/p. contact 250-317-9502 2bdbsmt.ste.June1,shr’d lndry, ns.np.$900+utils.Call 250-8608636 2BD. Furn’d., nr bus stop, np, smoke outside, pref working people/student, util incl. Avail. Immed. $1000.mo. 808-3777 2BD. LAKESHORE: W-Kel., hot tub, gym, pool, int/sat.$1250. 863-1544 2BD Legal suite in new home, DT area. Avail. utils inc. $1100 250-878-9672, 250-868-3632 2BD lower lvl suite, utils incl, NParties, NS, NP, near shopping & bus, quiet area, extreme wl int avail. Area of Rutland . Lndry HU’s. $950, dd req’d. May 1. 250-765-2931 2BD, New, Bright nr Hosp. ns/np, laundry. Mature & resp. adults w/ref. $895/mo. Call 250-801-9900. 2 BDRM bsmt suite, NS, NP, No Partying, close to UBCO & bus stops. $900/mth incl utils, DD req’d. 778-753-1356 or 250-863-3712 2BR BSMT st Jun 1 $1000/mo + gas/elec. Rutland Rd S near Springfield. d/w, laundry. pets neg. wireless internet. great yard. 250-451-9760 693 Mayfair Crt. 1bd suite, ground level, NP, NS, Nparties, avail now. $850 all incl. Every month inspection. Call 250-765-4594, 250-317-4015 BACHELOR Ste. Glenrosa, Avail. June 1, ns, np, nprtys, utils incl. $600.mo. 768-1360 BACHELOR suite, $625+utils. Small legal suite in w/o bsmt, suitable for 1person, NS, Nparties, Ndrugs, NP. Prefer quiet, clean honest person. Fully fun’d in Upper Mission. June 1. Ken, 250-212-9588 Brand New Bsmt Suite, Black Mtn. Quiet Nghbrhd. Amazing lake & city views, Expresso Cabnts. S/S. appls. Lndry/Storage. NS. NP. 1yr. lse. $900+ utls. Lisa (250)869-9619 BRIGHT 2 bdrm basement suite in N. Rutland. Incl utils plus satellite. NP, NS, No parties. $800+ DD. Avail immed. 250-491-2043. Excellent 1 Bdrm. Ground Level 1350 sq.ft.Fenced Yard $650/mth. (250)575-1909 or 250-763-1558 GLENROSA BRIGHT 1 bed bsmnt suite. Sep entrance. Near bus stop. $700 incl. util. Avail June 1. 250-768-5695 JUNE 1. 2bd, priv ent, no stairs, NS, NP. $795 incl utils. Call 250-765-2857 Lrg.Legal 1bdrm suite Avail. Close to bus & school. Lndry.$800 DD. (250)8647377 or 250-863-6468 PET FRIENDLY Bachelor Suite $700 inclds utls, cbl, int & laundry. Avail May 1st. 250862-3060. RUTLAND area, newly reno’d 1bd bsmt suite, sep ent., prking, lndry, AC, wifi, HD TV & utils incl. NP. $850/mo. Avail June 1. 250-808-8307 RUTLAND - Bright Grd flr 1 brd avail immediately or June 1. shr ldry NS $700 incl util 250-765-4985 RUTLAND - SUNNY 2 bdrm 1 bath ground level suite, on a quiet street! Close to bus. Fridge, stove, currently shared laundry looking to make it separate, central air, cable and internet. No pets please. NS. $800 a month plus partial utilities. Available June 1st. Please call 778-753-0126. WEST KELOWNA Large 1 bdrm ground level suite. Own entrance and laundry. On bus route. $800/mo incl. heat and electricity. Cable, internet and phone extra. Avail June 1st. N/S, N/P. Call 250-979-8631.

3BD. 1.5ba, main flr., Glenrosa area, np, all appl., gas fp, wrap-around deck, awesome lk.view, $1300. +utils. to view 778-754-0449 3BD, 2bth, 2000sq’, newer executive, lake view, dbl garage, 6appl, FP, AC, pets & kids ok, top flr only, $2000+50% utils. 250-767-9096 3BD. 2 full ba., gas fp, lg. sundeck, $1300. NP, NS. 1353 Friesen Rd. 778-753-3556 3bd main flr. Jn1, shr’d lndry, ns np. suit family. $1300+utils. Call 250-860-8636 3BD upper suite, nice fenced yard, huge deck. Nice quiet area just South of Coast Capri. Great access to everything. AC & all appls incl sep lndry. NP, NS. $1250+uitls. Call 250258-8617 ELLIOT Apartments. Small, quiet Bachelor located between DT & Hospital. $720 incl utils. 250-868-0125 LOWER rent for 1bd suite on quiet acreage in exchange for light duties. Suits active seniors. NS, ND. (250)764-8383

Office/Retail FOR lease, 3rd flr, prime propfessional office space in South Pandosy Business District. 3121sq’, client/staff prking incl. C4 zoning located close to all amens. Bright offices, patio, view. Ready for occupancy. Contact, 250-712-2443 for details. HWY 97 North, 1800-2800sf’ of retail, 2100sq’ of Office/Retail for lease. Rutland area 250-765- 3295, 250-860-5239

Recreation EXPLORE in style! 2010 towables & motorhomes for rent from just $582/wk! Call Kelowna Truck & RV today @ 250-769-1000.

Room & Board Avail.Imed.in New Quiet Glenmore home on bus Rte.NS.fem.pref.250-762-6554

Rooms for Rent 1 FURN’D. Rm. DT area, cbl. & w/d, quiet, monthly avail. immed. 250-862-9223 ALL Comforts of Home, mo. & wkly, Furn’d. DT core & others, Kit, dishes, w/d, 250-861-5757 CLEAN roommate, NS, ND. and. Bachelor suite sep.entr. Nice,From $445+up. 250-8608106, 250-718-1621 FURN Bdrm, sep ent, shr ktn, bth, lndry, BBQ, HTub util incl $150DD $525 765-0746 LRG room behind Costco with priv entry & deck, female wrking student, NP, Nprties, NS. $550 utils & net incl. 250801-8648 ROOM for rent. Sole occupancy for wrkg male, pensioner or student. Share kitchen, bthrm, W/D, cable. Quiet home. $250 DD, $500. 250-860-7590 aft 6

RV Pads ACRES RV SITES Full hook-ups, TV etc. “Out of town but in town” Extended stay discounts TRAILER RENTALS 40ft. Exec. 5th wheel Ph: (250) 765-2580

Shared Accommodation 4BDRM house to share. Close to shopping, bus, $400 incl utils & internet. 250-863-6483. A Unique Environment castle living close to DT.Brand new.The Bates Manor. (250)470-2522 FEMALE, working or student to share w/female, 2bdrm apartment, priv bath, semi furnished. NS, NP. Near Costco. $450. 778-478-9451 MAY 5th, Hosp. area, furn’d. bdrm., incl. util/int., np nprtys, working male, $550. 860-8031

Suites, Lower 1BD. Black Mtn. view of lake, city & Mtn., in new walk-out, lg. deck, prkng, 6appl., utils. incl., $850.mo. ns/np, mature 55+, 250-491-3268, 878-1983 1BD. Blk. Mtn., sep. ent/drive, np, ns, $800. utils incl., 250765-5020, 250-808-5053 1BD+den. newly reno’d., new appl. ns, pet neg., $950. utils incl., cls. to Miss. Crk. Pk. May 16. 250-868-1533 for appt. 1BD. new, June 1, Hosp. area, f/s, dw, full ba., incl. util/int.,np, ns, nprtys, $750.mo 860-8031 1BD., Off McCurdy, f/s, w/d, priv. ent., nr. bus, ns, np, pref 1 person, $800. util/cbl. incl. Avail. Now! (250)491-9006 1BDRM suite, avail now. Rutland, clse to shops/school. $650 incl utils. 250-863-1302. 1BD suite, N. Rutland, sep ent., ground level, wood ﬂoors, cable, A/C, close to bus/UBC. NS, NP. No lndry $650 utils incl. Avail Now. 250-491-3935 1-BEDROOM, 4-Appliances, Patio, Pet OK $750 OR 2-Bedroom, 4-Appliances, Patio, $800. Both Include Cable & Utilities. 250-860-1961 - Register Online www.cdnhomeﬁnders.ca 1Bedroom fashionable upper mission NS / NP ,util/incl.$750 (778)477-5007 2BD lrg suite, N. Kelowna, NS, NP, $825+utils. 250-768-9744

Suites, Upper 2BDRM+ den, 1.5 baths, 5 appl, cls to College $1300 utils incl. June 1. 250-763-2399 3BD, 2bth, newly reno’d, Mission area, 6appl, lrg deck, AC, NP, NS, $1300+1/2utils. June 1st. 250-764-0661, 862-0664

Townhouses THINKING OF SELLING? For a conﬁdential, no obligation, free market evaluation of your property call Mark Jontz, Royal Lepage 250-762-9446 or 250-860-1100 anytime.

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Want to Rent HARD Working employed 26yr. male, seeking room or apt. to rent in Rutland area, 250-862-7448 RUTLAND / NEAR Rutland area - Single 45+ Dad with daughter attending Belgo Elementary looking for ~1 year lease. Will pay 3 months + DD in advance for the right home. Budget ~$1,250 negotiable. Have cat and goldﬁsh. Desire 2+ BdRm home/duplex/4plex, etc. Call Andrew at (250)6813273. Thank-you.

Antiques / Classics 1983 Chrysler Cordoba, 318ci, good on gas, low mls., super clean, loaded, $1995. obo. before May 30th, 250-878-4965 ‘76 Fiat Spyder. $7500 obo. Call 250-764-2445

Auto Accessories/Parts ASST Tires. 205-60-15 $250, 19575-14 $195, 185-70-13 $190, 18570-14. 250-860-8127

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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OUR CARS LAST! 1981 Toyota Corolla stn wagon, many new parts, runs great. $400. 778-478-3815 1989 FORD TAURUS 6 Cyl. 1 9 7 K . 4 d r. w h i t e, l a d y d r i ve n ,a/c,$950 obo (250)762-5435 1990 YJ JEEP, red, 4 cyl. soft top 5;100 in repairs lady driven have all receipts look on castanet for photos ﬁrst 3.750.00 drives it away. 250-765-1557 call jack kelowna 1992 Pontiac Sunbird, V6, auto, sunroof, new CD, well maintained,Runs great. hwy kms. 250-938-5366. 1994 Buick Regal Grand Sport, black beauty, extra rims/tires $1000 obo. 250-5584867. 1994 CHEVY Cavalier $1200 OBO Good con. 2 dr, 5sp. Black. Awesome stereo with subs and amp. Winter and summer tires on rims. Moving Must Sell. (250)859-4345 1996 Mercury Sable GS, great shape, tires, clean etc. pwr. options, $2800.obo. 765-7239 1997 Chev Cavelier, 2.2 L, 4dr, auto, new brakes, new water pump, good tires, CD player/stereo, 210,000kms, $2200 obo. 250-712-1629 1997 Grand Am GT, 2.4L, 5spd, 261k, AC, CC, PL, CD, alarm, 35k on tranny/clutch, winter tires/rims, $2000. 250681-3270 2000 Pontiac Sunﬁre, 4dr, 4cyl auto, AC, cruise, tilt, 190k, excl., $1975. 250-768-4002 2001 Ford Escape 160K 4dr.Excellent cond. $4500 1989 Custom Cavalier Lots of work done.2K on rebuilt eng. $2500 (250)718-6011 Rob. 2002 Ford Taurus,A/C P/W, 90,000kms. Good cond. $4500 250-763-4262 2007 Honda Civic, 4cyl, 5spd, 4dr, red, excl cond., $13,500 obo. 250-861-8822 2007 Kia Rio 5spd, p/w, p/l, a/c, $6600 obo. 250-549-9121 2007 Toyota Camry, only 11,550kms, 2.4L fuel inj., 158hp, 4dr, 5spd auto, loaded, warrenty & lots of extras. $20,000. Call 250-769-7849 95 Chev Corsica, V6, auto, AC, cruise, CD, no accidents, excl cond. Lady driven, 122k, $1990. 250-469-1323 HONDA Civic, PW, PL, sunrf, 2890K, very good cond., asking $2300 obo. 250-862-6752

Cars - Sports & Imports 1974 MGB, good shape, runs well, must see! $6900 obo. (250)308-9277 1992 Mazda MX3-V6, 175k’s, 5spd., ac, good tires, Fun, Fast & Fuel Efﬁcient, $2250.obo. 250-864-6939 2000 Mercedes 230 SLK, 140,000 kms, excl cond., ask $16,000 obo. 250-469-4056

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Cars - Sports & Imports 2002 Miata MX5, auto, fully loaded, silver tan top & Nardi interior, 42,000K, $16,500 (250)558-5581, 250-306-0003 2004 VW Passat Wagon, 5spd, great cond/drive/gas mileage, roof rack, grey ext & black cloth int, 125,000kms, $11,499. 250-558-5045 2005 Acura EL, silver, 4dr, sunroof, heated leather seats, climate control, 53,000kms, manual, all serviced at Acura. $12,950. 250-309-4920. MERCEDES Benz 1990 SL500, 5L eng., auto, hd.top/softop, full load, 119ks., sm. grey, $18,500. 862-7701

Motorcycles 1996 Harley Davidson Heritage Softail Classic, $9500. Ph: for details 250-549-5123 2004 Pagsta Mini 30cc, 250 miles, 2003 Pagsta Miniture Harley 50cc. Must sell due to illness. Can be viewed on Craig’s List (250)545-4653, 250-308-0977 2007 Honda CBR125R, 683km, new $2000. 1970 Honda SL350, good cond. $900 obo. 250-545-6854. $AVE E-SCOOTER $ALE *Brand New* E-Scooters $779 Kids Dirtbike/ATV Start@$299 Adult@$1499 Buggy,UTV,etc www.KDMSports.com 1-866-203-0906/250-863-1123

Off Road Vehicles 2002 JEEP TJ Sport 4.0 L, 5 spd., steel blue, 3 tops. 189,000 kms. Serviced locally. $8700 obo. 250-808-2324 2005 Baja 400, 1700km, good running condition, $2500. 250451-6944

Recreational/Sale ‘06/07 30’ class C Lexington MH, Ford, E450 V10 engine, 24,500km, 3-slides, many options, new cond., $67,000 obo. 250-718-2989 14’ Lightweight ﬁberglass trailer with stove, fridge, furnace, lots of storage, awning, dual propane tank, elec brakes, new tires, excellent condition. $5600 obo. 250-860-7149

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The 51st annual May Days takes place over the May long weekend, with changes in store this year for the long running community celebration. Organizers have invited the midway to Centennial Park and the familyfocused event will have a strong line up of local performers on the stage. This year, May Days begins Thursday, May 20, from 3 to 10 p.m. with West Coast Amusements opening their gates. The West Coast arcade and ride fun continues Friday, Saturday and Sunday, coupled with live performances on the stage, a local vendor trade show, a psychic fair and much more (see schedule of events on C8-9). For the first time in years, there is no two dollar gate fee to see the performers or experience the trade show. May Days remains a fundraiser to help take care of Centennial Park and Hall. In place of ticketed gates, organizers will be asking for donations. “The gate fee was removed in part to say thank you to people for supporting Centennial Park for so long. “It is also great to give families the chance to come out and tour the booths and watch entertainment on the stage completely free,” said May Days organizer Chris Brown. “We are hoping people will dig a little deeper and give to support this great community park and resource.” For the first time in many years, the annual fast ball tournament will not part of the May Days festivities. As a partnering event to the fastball tournament, the beer garden has also been taken off the schedule as this year’s May Days will be alcohol free. With West Coast Amusements providing all of the carnival games this year, the volunteer run carnival staged by May Days volunteers has

also been cancelled. As the May Days carney demanded thousands of volunteer hours to stage, West Coast Amusements is better able to handle the capacity crowds that are expected this year. Many great May Days events are returning as the stage is jam packed with great local performers, and admission is free. You will be able to enjoy local valley performers including Matt Duffus, Kinshira Fire Troupe, The Kelowna Pipe Band, the Malarkys and more. The Central Okanagan Boys’ and Girls’ Club will have free face painting on the Saturday from noon until 5 p.m. The pancake breakfast is also returning this year. Held on both Saturday and Sunday mornings, from 8 to 10 a.m., the pancake breakfast brings out members of the community each and every year. Maggie’s Café will sponsor the two breakfasts with all proceeds going to the Rutland Park Society. Local MLAs and other dignitaries will be on hand to help flip hotcakes on the griddle. Other new events set up for this year include Run, Jump, Throw, a participation program for children ages 6 to 12

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West Coast Amusements schedule • Thursday, May 20, 3 to 10 p.m., full ticket prices • Friday, May 21, 3 to 10 p.m., full ticket prices • Saturday, May 22, noon to 10 p.m., $30 all day wristbands and regular priced tickets • Sunday, May 23, noon to 6 p.m., $28 all day wristbands and regular priced tickets

EVERYONE loves a parade, and the annual May Days Parade is fun for adults and kids alike. SEAN CONNOR/CAPITAL NEWS

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West Coast will have rides for young kids, teenagers and adults It has been years since West Coast Amusements came to Kelowna. The popular midway and carnival attraction is the headline event at this year’s Rutland May Days. Organizers at May Days are thrilled to have West Coast comking on the May long weekend and are hoping the major event attracts record numbers of people to May Days. “West Coast Amusements has been around for years,” says May Days organizer, Chris Brown. “They have so much experience supplying games and rides to major fairs. t

“The chance for us to have them at May Days, especially because it is the May long weekend, is huge.” Brown and other members of the May Days committee see the arrival of West Coast Amusements as a chance to rejuvenate May Days and inject some wholesale energy into the weekend. “ This is a chance for more people than we have had in the past few years to come out and have some fun on the May long weekend in Kelowna,” says Brown. West Coast is bringing rides for all ages, from the merry-go-round for toddlers and small children to the Zipper and the fast rides that

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EVERYTHING WILL be coming up roses again this year at Rutland May Days.

Run Jump Throw is a provincial government initiative designed to introduce children to the joys of track and field sports. And at Rutland May Days, it promises to be a lot of fun for the participants. Trained staff will be on hand on both Saturday, May 22, and Sunday, May 23, from noon to 5 p.m. The program focuses on working with children ages 7 to 12, with the goal to enhance their fitness, heath and physical development. Children will be placed into small groups that will go through a range of fun and age appropriate landbased sports activities. A child-sized hurdle run, agility relay, bean bag toss, baton throwing and jumping exercises will all be a part of the event. “This is about the grassroots of land based sports,” explains event coordinator Taunya Geelhoed. “We want to expose children to different activities.

“Many kids have never practiced any of these sports before.” Most children should be able to run through each of the activities twice, so they will have a real chance to experience what it is like to learn how

to throw a javelin, or leap a hurdle. Geelhoed doesn’t expect a child to become a track star from playing a few simple games. Instead, the hope is that the experience will help kids see that sport is

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Wrestling matches could be nasty All-Star Wrestling is returning to May Days on Friday night at the Centennial Hall. This year’s event hosts the championship match for the ASW Trans-Canada Championship. Five separate matches in the evening lead up to the title bout. Dubbed the Kelownafornia Civil War, the evening will include a grudge match, tag team wrestling and a ‘Lumberjack Strap’ match. Marty ‘Mad Dog’ Sugar, wrestler and local associate promoter for ASW, is organizer of this year’s May Days wrestling card along with taking part as a member of one of the competing tag teams. The wrestling is all real, says Sugar. “Wrestling is very painful, neck

injuries are the worst.” This year’s event matches includes a Lumberjack Strap match between Disco Fury and Vance Nevada. Sugar describes the match this way: “All of the other wrestlers at the event stand around the ring with leather straps to make certain the guys in the match have nowhere to run, nowhere to hide.” Also on the card is the grudge match between former tag teammates, Colin Cutler and Adam Fedyk. The source for the “Kelownafornia Civil War” promotional tagline, this match pits these two former teammates against each other after tensions between the two exploded after they lost their tag team championship status.

“There is a lot of pent up frustration in the grudge match,” says Sugar. “There was a lot of pointing blame back and forth between the two and now they are going to take it out in the ring.” At this point in their careers, most of the wrestlers are looking to hone their skills before moving into the big commercial leagues. Sugar says most of the guys involved are in it for passion rather than cash. Sugar himself has taken a different route into the wrestling world. ‘ The 35-year-old family man has a full time job in Winfield. He took up the sport at the age of 28, and when he went to training he was told by his classmates, many of whom were a decade or more younger than him,

that he would never last. Today, he is the only one still wresting from that training group. Last year, Sugar competed in 50 matches “mostly to prove to myself that I could do it,” says Sugar. This year, he has drastically scaled back on his match commitments, putting more of his effort into setting up wrestling card events. The doors open for the May Days wrestling bouts at 7 p.m., and the matches start at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchase in advance at Valley Pawnbrokers on Rutland Road and at Players Choice Sports Cards on Cawston. After the event, the competing wrestlers will gather at Dave’s Sports Bar on Rutland Road to meet their fans.

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Music and fire come together for May Days It is a Rutland May Days tradition, the Kelowna Pipe Band will be in the parade and performing on stage. The familiar sounds of the band have made Rutland May Days memorable for years. This year, the Kelowna Pipe Band performs on stage, immediately following the opening ceremonies from 12:30 to 1 p.m. The Kelowna Pipe Band is a Grade Four Pipe Band, and was formed in the 1920s in Kelowna. This past year, the Kelowna Pipe Band has played with the Okanagan Symphony, and also with the Kelowna City Band. Band members are always willing to instruct and train new members. In the next few years organizers are hoping to start a youth pipe band. For May Days, the not for profit group is looking forward to bringing a large contingent of drummers and pipers.

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Kinshira Fire Troupe is headed into their third season as a performance group and their second year at Rutland May Days. The wildly popular

evening show will be going ahead on both the Friday and Saturday nights from 9:30 p.m. to close. “It will be two completely different shows,” says Kinshira founder Tait McGuire. “Since the stage is covered, the show will definitely go on even if it decides to rain.” Kinshira does fire spinning and performance art, creating magical designs in the night air. Using different ‘fire

toys’ group members mix visual displays of fire with expressionistic dance. This year at May Days, Kinshira will have a table set up where members of the public can look at the various tools and toys used to create the Kinshira fire show. “You can pick up the tools,” say McGuire. “It is a something people are always interested in doing, so we will be there letting the public see how it works.”

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It has been several years since magician and illusionist, Magic Man Rick Shadows, has performed at May Days. This year, Magic Man Rick Shadows will be performing twice, on both Saturday and Sunday. The shows will have a lot of audience participation and are geared to be suitable for children and adults. For years Magic Man Rick Shadows was known in Kelowna as ‘Sam the Magic Man,’ as he performed at many children’s birthday parties and other city events. The show will feature the illusion he calls Metamorphosis, as his assistant Michele Peterson will be on hand to help with this particular elaborate presentation. “I’ve been performing magic for 23 years,” he says. “In the future, this will be a full-time job for me.”

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MAY DAYS ▼ RYAN DONN

Rutland native returns to his hometown roots Rutland native Ryan Donn is performing for the first time at Rutland May Days this year. His Saturday evening appearance will feature a mix of his tunes that are familiar from local radio station listeners, plus new material that he is working on for his upcoming album. Donn has experienced musical milestones in the past few years. Local radio stations have started to put his tracks into heavier rotation and his song, There For You, was played on MTV. “Just having a song on MTV was huge,” says Donn. “My Youtube hits went up just having people listen all through the U.S.” As an independent artist Donn has received amazing support and direction from his local community. He has been given the opportunity to

represent Kelowna at the 2005 Expo in Japan, help co-write the Centennial song for the City of Kelowna, and be involved in numerous community initiatives including writing and performing One Dream for the local Terry Fox Run. In support of his newest album, Donn will be focusing on not only local but regional and national airplay, performing at folk festivals and organizing tours. For his May Days show, Donn will be showcasing new technical sound system elements he hopes will enhance his musical presentation. Donn expects his May Days concert to be a lot of fun, especially since he will be performing before his hometown supporters. “It is my first time playing in Rutland and I have lived here 20 years. I am really looking forward to it.”

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Celtic band will feature new album material in their concert The Celtic music band The Malarkeys released their debut album this spring. That recorded material will be the basis for their entertaining 90-minute concert on the Saturday afternoon at May Days. The band played their first gig on St. Paddyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day 2007, and since then have played all over the Okanagan Valley at various events. This will be their first trip to May Days, and they are hoping that audiences

will enjoy their â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Celtic mash-upâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; approach, which is winning them chart success on University radio stations across Canada. The Malarkeys work with traditional Celtic tunes. The classic songs are instantly recognizable to most people and then the band adds in modern rhythms and influences. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We do unique things that the audience really seems to enjoy,â&#x20AC;? says Malarkeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guitarist and vocalist Karl Hourigan.

For May Days, The Malarkeys will have both an accordion player and fiddle on stage at the same time, delivering iconic Celtic sounds. Often the band plays in different instrumental formations to accommodate the group membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; work schedules. Hourigan will be playing acoustic guitar at the May Days gig and the band will be a five piece grouping. The set will feature classics and music from

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Wednesday, May 19, 2010

1970 2010

KELOWNA

TOYOTA

We’re Celebrating 40 Years in Kelowna! We opened our doors as a Toyota dealership back in 1970. At that time we were a little company with about 12 staff. In the past 40 years, we have grown in many ways due to our outstanding team of employees, quality products and our supportive customers. Our staff of 45 would like to say THANK YOU for making us a success in Kelowna!

Jack Kofoed is celebrating 40 YEARS AS OWNER/GENERAL MANAGER of Kelowna Toyota in 2010

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Rutland has been our home since October 1994, and we’re...

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