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Earlier this month city staff successfully convinced city council that demanding all buildings on the new Central Green site in downtown Kelowna be built to a LEED-Gold standard was too difficult for the local development community to carry off. But the local development community is now balking at that suggestion. At least a half-dozen companies building in the area have experience working with the sustainability rating system, and several developers have LEED-accredited professionals on staff. Urban Development Institute chairman Randy Shier says it was really to the advantage of local developers to see the site earmarked for LEED-Gold buildings—it just was not economically feasible for taxpayers. The UDI approached the Capital News to give its perspective, saying the general public really needs to be careful when they hear about any blanket attachment to a rating system like LEED, which Shier points out is a private business. “I just don’t know it accomplishes the goal it sets out to,” said Shier. He said it’s just hard to find a one size fits all solution when it comes to rating systems. The LEED-Gold target originally came out of community meetings. Neighbours from the area had identified everything from grey water recycling ponds to edible landscaping, bike paths, walking trails and energy efficiency as goals they wanted the city to target in developing the plans for the neighbourhood. Targeting LEED-Gold was identified as a way to ensure those green goals were met politically, but when the final economic analysis was done, the city discovered the lot on which Central Green is to be built would be worthless. Council had already placed a 20 per cent affordable housing criteria on the mulit-building development and adding the higher-tier environmental standards meant
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The B.C. Coroner’s Service is now handling the investigation into the death of a man who fell seven storeys to his death just “seconds” after police walked onto a Sunset Drive balcony to talk with him. At 1:40 a.m. on Tuesday, police say an 11-yearold girl called police to report that her mom’s boyfriend was assaulting her mom in their 10th floor apartment in the 1100block of Sunset Drive. Police were let into the apartment by the girl, who then told the two officers that the 31-year-old boyfriend was on the balcony. “As police stepped out onto the balcony, they immediately saw that the male was standing on the outside edge of the balcony, hanging on to the SEAN CONNOR/CAPITAL NEWS
two water jugs as drums as he marched around the Kelowna campus on Tuesday as part of the water drum group Machinic Phylem, led by UBCO professor Neil Cadger. The marchers were celebrating World Water Day. See stories on A3.
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Protecting water resources not a political issue Jennifer Smith STAFF REPORTER
He’s written a stack of books, honed an “expert” reputation in his field and has a United Nations label on his current project—the International Decade “Water for Life”— but Robert Sandford’s true talent is building a simple message. “People will walk across the room and turn off a light to save energy and they’ll let the tap run for five minutes. That is the equivalent of letting a 60 Watt bulb run for 14 hours,” he said Tuesday. Sandford, the keynote speaker for World Water Day at UBC Okanagan, made it clear water is as much a concern for our world, and our country, as
peak oil and climate change; in fact, they’re all the same problem. If you understand that energy issues are water issues and water issues are energy issues then the political decisions needed to conserve both—and stem the tide of climate change—really become much clearer, in his mind. But the entire move hinges on avoiding political lobbies which push profit over logic. “We cannot afford to let crucial water issues be hijacked by public relations spin,” he said. “The domain of water resources is not politically neutral.” What Stanford wants Canadians to know is that we’re water pigs. While our popular mythology may peg us as conservers, we’re really
running through our water at an unprecedented rate. Energy and water are intrinsically tied as it takes a tremendous amount of energy to both clean and move our water resources and it takes even more water to create our energy— whether that be hydroelectric or the water used in oil extraction. By and large, the world accepts it’s currently at what’s called peak oil, meaning oil resources are on the decline; but we only have about another decade before we’ve also peaked on the world’s water resources Stanford said, adding it too is about to become a very critical resource in ways most Canadian don’t ever think about. Cities will soon be competing with agriculture not just for land, but
for water, he said, as the global population has grown so large it is poised on the brink of a food crisis. As we eat 70 per cent more than we drink, the water needed to produce food is going to be critical in the future and increasingly more valuable. “Agriculture will become more important to our economy than oil and gas,” Stanford said, noting it too may one day be the source of global conflict. As for the other driving force behind the problem, the controversial little issue which typically steals the media spotlight, Stanford says climate change and our water issues are really the same foe. “Most climate change damage is actually from water,” he said, pointing
out it both deluges us during storms as climate change alters our weather patterns and is eradicated from environments that really need it, causing drought. As glaciers melt and the snowpack recedes ,we’re losing more water than the water system recycles. Moving forward, he urged the students gathered to watch his talk to push for expedient political response and be wary of the “spin” involved in the water debate. While this country has not yet reached a resource crisis, Stanford gives it only a decade more before those walls begin closing in. “I do have hope for the future and that hope resides in my faith in subsequent generations,” he said. jsmith@kelownacapnews.com
Okanagan water quality faces increasing pressure Judie Steeves STAFF REPORTER
Water users in the Black Mountain Irrigation District pay just 50 cents for 200 one-litre bottles of top quality water, says its manager, Bob Hrasko. Since one person needs two litres of water a day, they only pay a dime for more drinking water than they’ll need in a month, he told those at a panel discussion on drinking water on World Water Day Monday. The price is similar in other areas of the Central Okanagan. Joining Hrasko on the panel was Okanagan Basin Water Board executive-director Anna Warwick Sears, who pointed out that the valley is an interconnected chain of lakes and waterways, so that whatever happens to water in the north impacts those in the south. The importance of such chain reactions needs to be better communicated to the public, she said. Kelowna Museum executive-director Wayne Wilson coined the phrase
the Okanagan Urban Region to describe today’s valley, following a history lesson on the evolution of water management here from 1860, when it was considered a private resource. Large-scale, regional development has become the order of the day in the Okanagan, and large volumes of water are now moved over large areas, by public utilities, to serve it, he said. Gwen Bridge of the Okanagan Nation Alliance said native concerns are that water is alive and it needs to be protected in its quality. Despite 7,000 to 10,000 years of settlement in the valley, and a policy of ‘first in time, first in right’ with regard to water licences, she pointed out that lack of water rights has been marginalizing for members of the ONA. On the other hand, in the U.S. water quality is an aboriginal right, legally, she said. There are also headwaters issues for First Nations people, she said. “They have spiritual
values in the headwaters; values of solitude and meditation; of prayer and of the importance of gathering plants.” Interior Health drinking water officer Rob Birtles of Interior Health warned that population growth will have an impact on water quality. It’s important that drinking water sources are protected, he concluded. Environmental impact biologist Vic Jensen with the environment ministry said our water bodies can be contaminated by compounds that don’t even originate in the valley, such as dust and atmospheric pollutants that enter the valley from elsewhere. In addition to those contaminants we know about like mercury and PCBs, there are many which we don’t even know much about, such as estrogens. He also expressed concern about water quantity, pointing out that it’s a myth that there is abundant water in the valley. “It’s in a small, arid valley and Okanagan Lake only
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flushes every 50 years or so. We need to ensure that what goes into it doesn’t compromise its sustainability.” The Okanagan is at a turning point and vigilance is needed to ensure water is managed in a sustainable way, he warned. He added that the loss of urban streams needs to be dealt with or they will disappear underground. Finally, Bob Sand-
ford, Canadian chair of the UN international decade Water for Life, a national partnership initiative, talked about his initial impressions of the Okanagan Basin water issues, since his arrival the previous day. The Water for Life initiative aims to advance long-term water quality and availability issues in response to climate change in this country
and abroad. First, he commended his hosts for the excellent quality of Kelowna’s drinking water, but he warned that the valley has a growing vulnerability to persistent drought. He warned that nature needs water to supply its biodiversity needs, and it is at our peril that we take from Nature for our own use. Before over-allocating water from lakes
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THE SURFACE of Okanagan Lake had a slight ripple Saturday evening near Rattlesnake Island, around the time a man may have fallen overboard in the area.
Police are considering a sonar search for a man who is believed to have fallen overboard while fishing on Okanagan Lake Saturday evening. “At this point we are assessing, by way of whatever information we have, the possibility of doing a sonar search, if we are able to define some point of origin and establish some kind of reasonable search area,” said Const. Steve Holmes on Monday, a day after the search for the 35-year-old
man was discontinued. Police were made aware of the unoccupied boat that was driving in circles near Rattlesnake Island around 7 p.m. on Saturday. Capital News photographer Sean Connor was among several fishermen angling in the same area late Saturday afternoon and said conditions were relatively calm, although a “rogue wave” that could have knocked someone off balance did come across the lake at one point.
Search and Rescue, Kelowna Fire Department and Peachland Fire Department joined in a search of the area where the boat was found, both searching on the water and along the shoreline. On Sunday morning, the RCMP helicopter was brought in to continue an aerial search. Police believe the recreational fisherman was not wearing a life jacket at the time he went over. His name has not been released.
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“At this point, I have no evidence to speak to with respect to his state of mind,” said Holmes. Police do say they have determined the couple earlier had an argument that turned violent, prompting the call for their help. The woman did not,
however, have any treatable injuries. Holmes also said there was evidence of alcohol consumption prior to the fight, but couldn’t said if one or both members of the couple had been drinking. The dead man originally hailed from Toronto. It isn’t clear how long
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City of Kelowna advocates pesticide-free lifestyle 2010 marks the second year of the City of Kelowna’s pesticide use regulation bylaw and its “Be Pesticide Free” education campaign. “The Be Pesticide Free campaign continues to help residents learn how to create healthy yards without the use of pesticides,”said Summer Bracey, marketing and communications coordinator. “The education campaign is designed to help with the implementation of the pesticide bylaw that regulates use of cosmetic, non-essential pesticides on residential properties. The bylaw came into effect on Jan. 1, 2009.” City staff will attend a combination of events and retailers throughout the spring and summer to provide information directly to residents. The City’s website, kelowna.ca/environment will also host a number of different information brochures and fact sheets, plus helpful external links. Topics include managing pests, weeds, aphids, powdery mildew and fruit pests in residential yards. Another pamphlet explains how to read a pesticide label and determine which pesticides are permitted by the bylaw. “Residents can apply for a one-time exemption to deal with infestations they cannot get under control using natural measures by calling 250-469-8470,” says Bracey.
“However, we will want to ensure people have done everything they can before resorting to pesticides.” Other exemptions from the bylaw include certified pesticide applicators, backyard fruit trees, pests that transmit human diseases, noxious weeds, noxious insects, City of Kelowna lands and exempted pesticides such as acetic acid, dormant oil and safer soaps. The City of Kelowna parks department has reduced its pesticide use by 90 per cent over the last 10 years and in 2008 was the first municipality to become PlantHealthBC accredited. Playgrounds are not sprayed and most park areas receive no spraying at all. The majority of pest management activity is now done through the use of proper design and horticultural practices, as well as through mechanical, biological and cultural controls. Provincial regulations currently allow cosmetic pesticides to be sold by retailers. However, some local retailers have opted to voluntarily take them off their shelves to support the numerous pesticide bylaws in Canada. The City is hopeful that new provincial legislation will further restrict the use and sale of cosmetic pesticides. For more information, visit the “Pesticide” webpage at kelowna.ca/environment or call 250-469-8500.
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Westside radio station proposed Jason Luciw STAFF REPORTER
“CFRJ-FM is the voice of West Kelowna,” reads the business card that downtown Kelowna resident and former broadcaster RJ Smith is handing out these days. Smith has formed the Westbank and District Community Radio Society as a vehicle to apply for, and operate, a proposed non-commercial, community radio station for the Westside. And despite the fact his own initials are used in the call letters of the proposed station, Smith said this would not be a oneman show. “It’s very easy when a society is run by a board of directors to create your own direction from the get go,” said Smith. “But I’m not going to do that. I’m going public and getting input on how to make our radio station a Westside born and bred radio station.” That public input exercise starts this Friday, when Smith hosts an open house from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Westbank United Church on Brown Road in Westbank. “We feel we can come up with the right ingredients and meet the needs of community and get this done.” However, the recipe for success will also require a business plan and acquiring a licence from the Canadian Radio, Television and Telecommunications Commission, and Smith said he has neither at this point. To date, Smith said he’s been doing research, studying up on the process of acquiring a licence and determining what it has cost other community radio stations to start up elsewhere in B.C. So far, Smith said he believes start-up costs
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same degree as a commercial operation, said Smith. Volunteers would run the station to keep costs in check and the bulk of operational funding would come from corporate and individual donations, he explained. “We’d also be doing commercial radio a favour by training the broadcasters of tomorrow.” Smith said he’s confident the powers that be will be supportive of creating a non-commercial station that the Westside could call its own. “West Kelowna specifically has grown economically, plus it has (BCHL) hockey team and the possibility soon of a semi-professional baseball team. The Westside truly deserves its own voice.” That’s not to say Kelowna media does a poor job of covering Westside issues, added Smith. “But the more people we have to cover the Westside and its issues, the better the people of the Westside have informed opinions about what’s going on.” Ideally, Smith said the station would offer Westbank First Nation programming, if the band was interested, added Smith. He’d also like to see
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Police are searching for three people, including one who fired a shot at a person, after a home invasion at a well-known property in East Kelowna. Officers were called shortly after 1:15 a.m. Sunday morning and arrived at a property in the 4400-block of June Springs Road to learn that six people had allegedly broken into the main house on the property and taken numerous items, including a motorcycle and a large safe. “While leaving the residence one of the suspects, believed to be a male, discharged a hand-
gun and shot at one of the victims of the residence,� said Const. Steve Holmes. The victim was not hit. “He was in a bulldozer. He ducked,� Holmes added. Officers quickly arrested three men believed to be involved in the home invasion after stopping a truck full of stolen property on East Kelowna Road at Hollywood Road South. Two women and one man, believed to be the shooter, are still at large. “It should be noted that this was a targeted attack as all parties are associated to criminal activities involving the drug trade,� said Cpl. Jamie Tretiak,
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to tests it did. Halpenny called the results good news for the women whose test results were questioned by Dr. Kirk Ready, who quit in October 2008 over concerns about how the local IH laboratories were being run. Six months later a letter was leaked to the media which he had sent to his superiors in conjunction with his resignation, criticizing how the labs were run and ques-
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A year after the former head of Interior Health’s Okanagan area laboratories went public with concerns about breast cancer tests conducted at Kelowna General Hospital in 2005 and 2006, the health authority has released the results of a review by the B.C. Cancer Agency. And, according to Interior Health CEO Dr. Robert Halpenny, the
Robert Halpenny agency found no problems with the KGH tests when they were compared
tioning the results of the estrogen receptor tests. At the time, Ready, who moved to Calgary to work for the Alberta provincial health authority, said he stood by the concerns he raised about conditions here. Interior Health vowed to have the breast cancer test results reviewed and at first said it expected the results to be available within weeks. But weeks turned into months and eventually a year.
When Ready’s concerns were made public, Halpenny, who was then the senior medical director for Interior Health, said despite an internal review that verified many of the test results, 58 results were sent to the B.C. Cancer agency for further review. At the time, 22 of the 58 women whose tests were to be reviewed had died. But IH officials said there was nothing to indi-
cate problems with the tests had contributed to their deaths. In his criticism of the laboratory facilities here, Ready cited old equipment, and outdated processes, policies and procedures. Interior Health officials said Ready’s concerns either had been, or were being, addressed. While a review of breast cancer testing at KGH was launched after Ready first brought his
Cigarette causes Casorso deck fire A discarded cigarette is likely behind a small fire that ignited on a Casorso Road balcony Monday afternoon. Just after 5:15 p.m., firefighters were called about smoke coming from a fourth floor balcony at the Mission Meadows apartment building, located at 3739 Casorso Rd. “Crews quickly gained access to the unit and extinguished the fire on the balcony,” said assistant fire chief Thomas Doherty. The fire was contained to a small area on the balcony with extension into the deck surface and exterior wall.
concerns to the attention of his superiors at IH in 2008, the internal review did not start until 2009, a move Ready claimed was done to save the provincial government embarrassment heading into the 2009 provincial election. Interior Health denied that was the reason, saying there was no delay, it just took time to set up the review. awaters@kelownacapnews.com
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Valley First chooses Valley food banks as charity of choice Valley First Credit Union has picked what it calls a “signature cause” for the company—food banks. And the local financial institution says it wants to raise $1 million for Okanagan Valley food banks over the next 10 years. The Southern Interior credit union kicked off its long-term Feed The Valley campaign this week, saying it has teamed up with food banks from Kamloops to Osoyoos— including the one in Kelowna—as well as SaveOn-Foods to raise money, awareness and collect food donations at its branches in 10 Okanagan, Shuswap and Thompson communities. “We wanted to lend a voice to a community grassroots effort,” said Valley First vice-president of marketing Angela Brown. At a kick-off event at the Kelowna Food Bank Monday, Brown called the Feed The Valley program an extension of the charitable efforts her company already participates in. The program, which will keep all donations in
the communities in which they are raised, will have its administrative and advertising costs paid for by Valley First. Donations can be made at its branches in Kelowna West Kelowna, Peachland, Penticton, Vernon, Kamloops, Princeton, Oliver, Keremeos, Lumby and Armstrong, as well as at Save-On-Foods stores in those communities. Donations can be made on an individual basis, through ongoing contributions, through pre-authorized payment plans or through payroll deduction plans set up at workplaces. The announcement of the program coincides with Hunger Awareness Month, which occurs each March in B.C. Vonnie Lavers, executive director of the Kelowna Food Bank welcomed the partnership with Valley First, saying corporate sponsors help change attitudes by the public about the people food banks serve. And, she added, having a long-term program dedicated to raising funds and food donations will
of living here has meant more people than ever are now using the food bank. The Kelowna Food Bank says it now serves 40,000 people per year, up 25 per cent from just a few years ago. “The only thing that will change that is (a drop in the) cost of living,” said Lavers.
In addition to announcing the program, Brown said there will be Feed The Valley events from time in the community as Valley First attempts to raise awareness about the problem of hunger here. Save-On-Foods, which already contributes unsold food to local food banks, has also come on
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lack of memory of events taking place after having taken the medication; and mental depression. Sleeping pills are not considered an appropriate treatment for chronic insomnia because they: • Have serious side effects that far outweigh their benefits • Are only moderately effective for insomnia and stop working over time • Strengthen the belief that the cure for insomnia comes from external factors • can lead to physical or psychological dependency.
It is important to know that sleeping pills do not cure insomnia because they do not treat the causes of insomnia. So, if you rely on sleeping pills, you may notice a sleep improvement while taking the medication. But insomnia will most likely return when you stop taking the medication, thereby sustaining the cycle of insomnia and sleeping pills. I am often asked if there is a specific homeopathic remedy to help with insomnia—the answer is yes.
To clarify that answer, however, what I really mean is yes based on each individual case of insomnia. The remedy is specific to the person not to the insomnia. I have given homeopathic remedies in the past for someone’s sleeplessness with limited results; that was because the remedy was not specific to the person. I had treated the insomnia more as if it were an acute ailment, rather than a chronic problem. This is why sometimes when you go to buy a homeopathic combination remedy for sleeplessness at your local retailer; it may or may not work because it is not specific to you or your individual symptoms. These combinations are a “shotgun” approach, generally formulated based on the common symptoms of a condition. A true homeopathic constitutional approach to chronic insomnia as mentioned above is to treat the person. Many factors come
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Local pair’s bravery heralded A pair of Kelowna men who rescued four people from a van that plunged into a lake near Revelstoke last summer have been recognized for their bravery. Matthew Jackson and Tyler Lockerby were among 25 recipients of bravery awards from the Lifesaving Society at a ceremony held Saturday to recognize citizen bravery in making water-related rescues. On June 29, 2009, the arena maintenance workers, then 19, were travelling to repair a compressor in Revelstoke when they noticed a van in front of them swerve, hit a median and roll down a 20-metre embankment and land
in the freezing waters of Griffin Lake. The van landed in the lake about five metres from shore and began to sink as the pair pulled over and ran down the embankment to help. By the time they swam to the van, it was already a metre below the surface. Jackson dove down, found a broken driver’s side window and pulled Nancy Rowan out. He handed the injured Rowan to Lockerby to take to the shore and then dove again, bringing an injured Robert Coul out of the damaged van. Lockerby swam him to shore and joined Jackson in swimming Coul’s wife, Anne, to shore.
The pair believed everyone was out of the van but asked the injured occupants if there was anyone else. Struggling to speak through the shock and cold, Anne there wasone more.” Lockerby and Jackson swam back to the van and tried frantically to open the van doors. Finally, they noticed a window that was partially broken and managed to grab the legs of Patricia Wicks and pull her out and bring her to shore. By this time bystanders were bringing down blankets and helping to stabilize the injured victims. When the emergency team arrived from
Revelstoke, they had to use stretchers and winches to pull all four passengers up the embankment to the roadside. They were taken to hospital and treated. The award ceremony that Lockerby and Jackson attended Saturday as a result of their efforts last June is intended to celebrate the heroism and bravery of aquatic rescuers in B.C. and is the largest ceremony of its kind in Canada. The Lifesaving Society (also known as Royal Life Saving Society) is a not-for-profit organization whose mandate is to reduce water-related death and injury.
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MATTHEW JACKSON (left) and Tyler Lockerby (centre) were presented with bravery awards by Solicitor General Kash Heed in Vancouver on Saturday.
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Fees rise for provincial park campgrounds With B.C. preparing for the upcoming summer season, the provincial ministry of environment is taking steps to continue providing quality camping experiences. Starting April 1, campers will be able to reserve specific sites for the first time due to a new reservation system. Environment Minister Barry Penner also said as a result of increasing operating costs for BC Parks,
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Mt Assiniboine, Kokanee Glacier and Bugaboo. (Youth ages 13-18 years of age will remain at $5 per night). Backcountry fees in 33 parks, including E.C. Manning, Wells Gray and Tweedsmuir, will remain at $5 per night. • Mooring buoy fees will increase by $2 per night (from $10 to $12). • Sani-station fees will increase by $3 per use (from $2 to $5 per discharge).
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Hospice association fundraiser fun challenge for dance participants Mike Simmons CONTRIBUTOR
It was last year’s Swinging with the Stars that let Jan Woolsey know they had a winner. “It has become our signature event,” said Woolsey, event co-ordinator for the Central Okanagan Hospice Association. Tickets have been sold out for two weeks. Woolsey noted people had a great time last year, and saw how much fun it was. Swinging with the Stars follows the premise of the television show Dancing With The Stars. Woolsey said people attend a dinner with dancing by local celebrities and professional instructors alike. The dancing, Woolsey pointed out, is not usually limited to performers. “In between, everybody seemed to want to dance last year.” Woolsey said this year follows the same form, with the addition of a video vignette before the celebrity dancers come out. She noted that the audience votes for a
winner. “We do have a panel of judges, but the final vote does come down to the audience.” She pointed out the event is all in great fun, with a positive and lighthearted atmosphere. The dancers volunteer and are paired with instructors to help them prepare. Woolsey noted the dance instructors officially give 10 hours of their time, but the reality is probably closer to 40 or 50 hours. “Their commitment is unbelievable.” Woolsey said making the event a success also takes finding people willing to put themselves out there on the dance floor. “For lots of people, this is quite stepping out of their little boundaries to do this.” Funds raised by the event go to the hospice association. Although tickets are sold out, people can vote for their favourite dancers and submit pledges on the website at www.hospicecoha.org. Woolsey said the feel-
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Options for finding relief from elbow pain or discomfort T he elbow is a complex joint formed by three long bones. Four sets of muscles help move the joint and are attached to the bones by thick tendons. Damage to any of these structures or to the joint’s network of nerves, blood vessels and ligaments can lead to elbow pain. Often elbow pain isn’t serious, but because we use our elbows in so many ways, elbow pain can affect our daily lives and can lead to chronic or lingering problems. Most elbow pain results from overuse injuries, often sports-related but also as a result of activities or work that require repetitive arm, wrist, or hand movements. Elbow pain may also be due to arthritis, but the elbow joint is much less prone to wear-and-tear damage than other joints are. Common causes of elbow pain include ligament sprain and tears, golfer’s elbow, disloca-
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UBCO women basketball 5th in nation By Kevin Parnell STAFF REPORTER
They may not have been able to secure a medal from the Canadian Collegiate women’s basketball championships but the UBCO Heat proved they belonged with the best teams in the country. The Heat placed fifth at the Canadian Colleges Athletic Association championships held at UBCO last week. Among its losses were to both the gold medal winning Cegep de Sainte Foy and to Dawson College, two Quebec teams that were considered favourites heading into the tournament. “I’m really happy with
the results,” said women’s basketball coach Heather Semeniuk. “Obviously we had bigger goals but I just feel that we played three solid games,” Semeniuk said. “Our first loss came to the team that ended up winning gold and had we just put a few more things together we could have won that game. I thought we competed really well.” Having dropped its opener on Thursday, the gold medal was out of reach for the Heat but in its second game, Semeniuk says the team showed great character and perseverance in a 68-45 win over B.C. rival Comosun. “We really came together as a team in that
game,” said Semeniuk. “We showed why we were provincial champions.” That victory put the Heat into a showdown with Quebec champion Dawson. In a physical match the Heat dropped a close 62-57 match. The loss dropped the Heat into fifth place overall and pushed Dawson into the bronze medal game. Meghan McGill was named Player of the Game in her final appearance for the Heat following a strong 11 point, 12 rebound game. It was the final game for a few members of the Heat including Katie Woodman, who was named to the second all star team in her final tour-
nament with the Heat. Dawson went on to upset number one seeded Sheridan 67-61 to claim bronze while the gold medal match saw Sainte Foy beast Mount Saint Vincent from the Atlantic Conference 69-55 to win their second straight title. Overall for the Heat, and the host UBCO facility, it was a good event. “I know the girls enjoyed the experience,” said Semeniuk. “It’s so good to see what the national level is like. For returning players it gives them a good boost. They know they can compete. It kind of sets the stage for next year.” kparnell@kelowna capnews.com
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Rockets lean on home advantage By Kevin Parnell STAFF REPORTER
Having won its last four regular season home
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played game three Tuesday night and will hit the ice again Wednesday in game four of the best-ofseven series, with Everett
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UBCO HEAT forward Rachelle Briscoe swats away an attempt by a Sainte Foy player during action from the CCAA national championships held in Kelowna last week. The Heat finished fifth. having won its two home games to open the series on the weekend. Check Rockets Central at www.kelownacapnews.com for results from Tuesday’s game and the latest on the WHL playoffs. Rockets head coach Ryan Huska said his team has been good at home, especially down the stretch. “Over the last little while and at the end of the regular season we were just playing better at home,” said Huska. “That’s something we have to use to our advantage. When you get a few good shifts the crowd gets involved and you can get momentum from that.” The Rockets came close to stealing home ice advantage from Everett in game one of the series on Friday night when they took the Silvertips to over-
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time but lost 5-4. In game two Everett earned a 5-2 win. “There were good things and bad things about the first two games,” said Huska. “We have to find a way to generate a little more (offense). Everett limits the chances against and we have to find a way to break them down a little bit more.” Huska also pointed to
discipline as an area that needs improvement. In the first two games of the series the Silvertips struck for four power play goals on nine chances while the Rockets were one for seven. “We need everybody to play as well as they can and to our game plan if we are going to have a chance,” said Huska. “There are little stretches where I think we are doing a good job and giving Everett some difficulties but we’ve had some issues with discipline and that can change the way we play.” If the Rockets are able to extend the series game five would be Friday in Everett, game six would be Saturday back in Kelowna and game seven would be next Monday in Everett. kparnell@kelownacapnews.com
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Sting lingers from silver medal win By Kevin Parnell STAFF REPORTER
On Monday morning Gerry Austgarden was still thinking about the one that got away. The wheelchair curler—one of the best in the world—had come up short on a draw late in the final of the Canadian Wheelchair Curling Championships, held in Kelowna last week. It allowed Team B.C. (host) an edge and the team ended up beating Austgarden’s B.C. rink to claim gold. Austgarden won silver. “When you go into these events you’re looking to win it and if you get anything less it’s a little disappointing,” said Austgarden on Monday. “But it’s been a day and I’ve had a lot of work to catch up on and life goes on.” Austgarden and his teammates were 7-and2 through the round robin portion of the Canadian championships, being held in Kelowna for the
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first time ever. They advanced to the final with steals in the final two ends of the semifinal, defeating Manitoba and setting the stage of the championship game. For Austgarden, playing in the Canadian championships in his home rink was something to be proud of. “Overall I thought it went very, very well,” he said. “I had a lot of positive comments from the teams.” One of the big positives was the wheelchair access at the club and the general size and the number of sheets available for play at the Kelowna Curling Club. “Our club is probably one of the best to host this type of event,” said Austgarden. “You can imagine 50 wheelchairs in a smaller curling club that has limited space. It’s just a crowded gong show. But we have one of the largest clubs in Canada and lots of room. It was very comfortable.” There is already talk of the Canadian Wheel-
chair Curling Championships returning to Kelowna because of how well the event came off. For Austgarden he is sitting back and contemplating where his career goes from here. In 2006 the West Kelowna man curled in the Paralympic Games in Italy. This year he made it to the final eight Canadians during the Paralympic selection process. Now the 46-yearold says he’ll take some time to decide whether he wants to continue competitively or start curling just for fun. “It’s early and I’m not sure what’s going to happen for the beginning of next season,” he said. “I still love the game and will probably play some more. I just don’t know if it will be competitive or recreation or if there are possibilities of getting back on the national team.” If history is any indication, Austgarden will be in the running for the next national team. kparnell@kelownacapnews.com
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The Kelowna Salvation Army hosts the eighth kannual Sally Ann ball hockey tournament for youth at their new Family Life Centre in Rutland March 26 and 27. “The ball hockey league and tournament give kids of all skill levels and finances the ability to participate in a healthy, FINALIST “Best
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A lot of these ski tips so far this winter have been for more advance skiers. To do a lot of the things in those tips it’s important to be skiing parallel. Here’s a pointer to help get you there sooner. Skiing parallel is like a lot of things in life, balance is key. To get your skis turning together you need to start with feeling balanced on flat skis. To feel this find yourself a spot on the side of a steeper run where you are visible from above, get yourself into a parallel stance with your skis edged or gripping into the snow so you aren’t sliding. Once you feel comfortable with this try to tip both of your boots down the hill at the same time, this will help flatten your skis against the snow and release your edges. Let your skis skid for a bit and then try to tip your boots back up the hill so that your skis grip again. Try this a few times on each side until you feel at ease with it. This is the feeling that you want to get at the start of every turn, if you can get your skis flat against the snow it’s a lot easier to turn them both at the same time. Parallel skiing will give you access to more of the mountain and believe it or not it’s a heck of a lot less work so your day on the slopes will last longer. To get on the fast track to parallel skiing visit the pros from the Big White Ski & Board School. Josh Foster Director of Snow Sports Big White Ski Resort
RECORD NUMBERS showed up at the Annual Neil Edgeworth snowboard event at Big White last weekend.
Gathering of the boarders Mike Simmons STAFF REPORTER
Record numbers of snowboarders carved their way down a gully at Big White during the weekend of March 20. But fierce competition was far from the prime concern as snowboarders gathered from across North America for the Neil Edgeworth Memorial Banked Slalom. Director of terrain parks and outdoor events Flynn Seddon said the event is more a gathering of the snowboarding community for a fun weekend. “It’s to celebrate the original reason we got into snowboarding—to have fun and be with our friends.” Seddon pointed out the banked slalom pits each snowboarder against the course in a personal challenge. Snowboarders try to better themselves on the course each day. They perform only a single run per day. Scoring takes the
best run of the weekend. Seddon noted that the event draws groups from towns or ski areas all over Canada and North America. Boarders from Banff, Canmore, Golden, Nelson, Washington and Ontario mingled with the international mixture of people who work at the resort. “It’s a big, positive gathering of the snowboard community.” Seddon knew Neil Edgeworth, a second-generation snowboarder at Big White during the late ’80s. Edgeworth died in an avalanche in 1997 while filming in Chamonix, France. Seddon noted the snowboarding community has lost others in avalanches and across the industry in general. He pointed to the recent loss of Jacqueline Snarr, a 48-year-old mother of three who lost her life March 17 after colliding with a tree while snowboarding in Ontario. Snarr was a former racer and president of the Association of Ontario Snow-
boarders. “Sometimes things happen like that. We all come together to just touch bases and reflect, and realize that snowboarding is a unique sport.” Seddon said the snowboarding community wants to keep the sport from becoming competitive like hockey or alpine skiing, remaining akin to its surfing roots as a more spiritual pastime. Banked slalom returns to the original style of snowboard event that came before the half-pipe and other elements lifted from skateboarding. Seddon noted the slalom is a natural ride, a transfer of aspects of surfing and skateboarding that people enjoyed. “It grew out of a natural love for that kind of terrain.” Seddon said the banked slalom is becoming more popular, with new events growing in Alberta and different regions of the U.S. msimmons@kelownacapnews.com
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Win comes at 2/100s of a second Achieving the top run in the snowboard banked slalom can come down to hundredths of a second. This was the case at Big White during the annual Neil Edgeworth Memorial Banked Slalom on March 19 to 21. Derek Wintermans ran close against former Olympian Mark Fawcett over the weekend. Wintermans gathered the $1,200 prize with a time two-hundredths of a second faster than Fawcett. A narrow margin of victory was also seen in the women’s professional category, as Carly Thorp took out veteran rider Candice Drouin. Director of guest services Blair Ireland said the event was a huge success. He noted awards included more than $10,000 in prizes and $5,000 in professional prize money. Ireland pointed out that cash was not the only prize worth boarding for. “As always, the most desired prize was Mrs. Edgeworth’s handmade scarves.” Ireland said the event hosted up to 250 riders, with a strong showing of support from across the snowboard industry. Riders made two timed runs, one on each day. msimmons@kelownacapnews.com
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Local gymnasts to WCCs Road running season well under way Eight artistic gymnasts from Kelowna will be traveling to Western Canadian Championships and competing for Team B.C. after qualifying for westerns at a competition in Surrey on the weekend. Four womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s artistic athletes qualified to Team B.C., two womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s artistic athletes will be traveling as independents and two menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s artistic athletes qualified to Team B.C. The eight gymnasts is a record for the Okanagan Gymnastics Centre. Cody Briggs, 17, qualified in the National Open category in the Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s competition. Briggs finished fourth overall in his category and took home a silver medal on the rings and a bronze medal on the vault. Kolten Marino, 10, will be competing in the Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s High Performance Argo category after finishing eighth overall. Sugar Tiner, 15, quali-
fied in top spot in the Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Provincial 5 Open category. After just missing to qualify last season, she proved her position this year finishing with first overall on uneven bars and taking a silver medal on vault. Kelly Atamanchuk also competed in the Provincial 5 Open category and after a consistent competition earned herself with a sixth overall placing, making her the first alternate to travel to these championships. Alison Watters, 13, competed in the Provincial 5 Novice category and qualified to her first Western Canadian Championships as well after taking home two silver medals on the uneven bars and floor exercise. In the Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s National Novice category, Makinli Handley, 12, and Adele Lefevre,11, qualified to Team B.C. Handley
finished in second place overall with a second silver medal on the uneven bars and a gold medal on the floor exercise. Lefevre finished in third position overall with a second bronze medal on the uneven bars. Two other athletes will have the chance to travel to this competition as well as Nicole Pavia, 9, and Muriel Stroda, 9 will have the chance to compete as independents. These two young ladies compete in the National Pre-Novice Aspire category which is a national stream developmental category. Athletes in this category have the opportunity to compete as independent athletes and represent their club to gain valuable competition experience. Western Canadian Championships will take place at the beginning of May in Regina, Saskatchewan.
Kelowna Running Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rory Switzer led the pack of 205 runners to a first place finish at the Riverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Spring Run Off 10K on Sunday in Kamloops. Pentictonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sergio Pio finished only 15 seconds behind Switzerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 36:08 finish in a time of 36:23. Rounding out the top three finishers was another Kelowna runner, Glenn Lear, in a time of 37:18. Laura Bestow of Sun Peaks was the first female to cross the line in a time of 40:03. Second place went to Kelly Geisheimer of Rosland with a time of 41:03 while Kelownaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cindy Rhodes rounded out the top three female runners in a time of 42:09. Earlier this month Rhodes placed first in her age and second overall in the marathon competition at the World Masters Games which were held in Kamloops.
Other local runners finishing in the top three in their categories included: Racers placing in the top three in their age category: Ben Bruch
The next race in the Interior Running Association series is Oliverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wine Capital of Canada 10K on April 11. Further information on the Interior Running Association and full race results can be found on the web at: http://www.interiorrunning.ca. Registration is now open for the Campus-to-Campus Half Marathon, 10 km and Relay Race, which will take place on Sunday, March 28 in Kelowna. The race, now in its eighth year, will offer runners new opportunities including an out-and-back course beginning at the KLO Road campus of Okanagan College. Details available at http://www.okanagan.bc.ca/halfmarathon. The Kelowna Running Club annually hosts three races in the Interior Running Association series including the Midsummer 8K, the Peak to Beak 18K, and the Larry Nicholas Cross Country 9K. They also organize weekly runs and social events throughout the year and strive to provide opportunities for the community to participate, recreate and be educated in the sport of running at whatever level they choose. Further information on races, local running events, or how to join the club can be found at: www.kelownarunningclub.ca.
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Canadians top ski cross nation After being forced to move the final ski cross event of the 2010 season forward by a day, due to poor weather, the Canadian Ski Cross Team, with Kelowna’s Kelsey Serwa, was crowned the top ski cross nation in the world at the World Cup Finals in Sierra Nevada, Spain. While Canada has been the top ski cross nation for three years running, 2010 marks the first year that the award, created for the discipline of ski cross, was handed out. The 20 World Cup medals won this season by the Canadian Ski Cross Team athletes set a new record for the three year old organization and also
contributed to Canada taking home the Nations Cup for Freestyle for the third straight year. When asked about the success of the team this season head coach, Eric Archer said, “Today was a bit bittersweet, we didn’t have any athletes on the podium today but it was good for the whole team to get the opportunity to take the stage when we were awarded the top nation in the world.” Poor weather is to blame for having to move the ski cross event up in the week to Friday. It was a long day of waiting as the weather took a turn for the worse early in the day with blowing snow and poor visibility.
KELSEY SERWA and the rest of the Canadian ski cross team wrapped up a successful season on the weekend. “At this point in the season these changes to
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Cup events and placed 5th in the Olympic Winter Games. Aleisha Cline made a trip to the podium as well this season when she placed 2nd in Braenes, Sweden. The men’s team had a solid day with four athletes in the top 10. Chris Del Bosco (Sudbury) led the way, narrowly missing the podium as he finished 4th on the day after getting off to a poor start in the final Del Bosco was in 4th and was making a move but was blocked by Switzerland’s Andreas Steffan. Del Bosco finished the season 2nd overall with a total of five World Cup podiums, an X-Games victory and a 4th place finish in the Olympic Winter Games. Stanley Hayer (Kimberly) finished out the season with a solid result placing 5th on the day. Davey Barr (Brackendale) posted his best World Cup finish of the season placing 6th today. Brian Bennett (Quesnel) also had one of his best finishes of the season finishing 10th. Teammate Nik Zoricic (Toronto) in his first season racing full time World Cup capped off a solid season today when he finished the day in 23rd.
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When Shierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s company, The Mission Group, developed Mode, a staff member compared the project to all three systems, picking and choosing what worked and what didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. Part of the problem is sourcing the types of materials needed under each rating system. If there is not a critical mass of developers using LEED, for example, it may be hard to find local suppliers who consistently stock the products need to get the job done meaning posing potential delays to construction. While LEED targets may make great political platforms, Shier says local developers see open communication as a more viable pursuitâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and that goes for senior government as well. B.C. currently has a â&#x20AC;&#x153;greenâ&#x20AC;? building code and its next incarnation, set to be released in 2011, will actually include even more stringent efforts to green the provinceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s construction industry, in some cases, than the rating systems are using. Built Green, for example, uses an energy rat-
ing called EnerGuide, and demand homes meet at least a 77 rating. But Shier has heard the new building code will require an EnerGuide rating of 80. There are areas municipalities need to cover off, he says. Water conservation needs to be looked at under local bylawsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; which the City of Kelowna is doingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and things like recycling systems need to be handled locally, but with all of the different rating systems involved there can be confusing overlaps. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s encouraged by the work the UDIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sustainability committee and the city have done working together on a sustainability checklist for development and said more local solutions, like this, are needed. From a purely economic point of view, consumers are still not ready to pay a premium for their housing in order to ensure itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;green,â&#x20AC;? he added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are tenants today who, for their offices, demand a level of LEED as their corporate mandate,â&#x20AC;? he said.
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New rules pondered for motorcyclists The provincial government is considering legislative changes to help make motorcycle riding safer. That comes on the heels of the release last week of a B.C. Coronerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s report highlighting some recommended safety
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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an employee retention tool and, from the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s point of view, putting a criteria on a given office building to ensure itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s LEED might also prove a recruitment tool to draw these types of companies to town. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The home buyer doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t demand that,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just who we are today. Though within that home we may recycle or choose to cycle more, we buy a home for the kitchen or that view.â&#x20AC;? Had the city opted to demand LEED-Gold on the concrete towers included in the Central Green plan, it would have helped the industry, from Shierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s viewpoint. It would provide them with more experience, draw more source materials to the area and so forth; but it would have been the taxpayer, not the homeowner or the developer, who paid as the funds would come out of the cost of the city-owned Kelowna secondary school site where Central Green is to be built.
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Methadone provider pleads guilty to manslaughter Cheryl Wierda STAFF REPORTER
The man who provided methadone to a teenaged boy who later died of an overdose has pleaded guilty to killing the boy. Jake Cybak, 51, entered a guilty plea to the charge of manslaughter on Monday, on what was to be the first day of his trial on charges related to the June 2, 2007, death of 15-year-old Geordie Sutherland. On the night before his death, Sutherland was to sleep over at a friend’s house, but the boys found themselves locked out of the friend’s Kneller Road home. According to an information to obtain a search warrant in the case, the boys were invited to stay at Cybak’s place because
Geordie Sutherland the friend’s mom was working. That document also indicated Cybak provided methadone and alcohol to the boys. Sutherland’s friend told police they drank two half-shots of the opioid used to treat drug addiction. After Sutherland fell ill, his friend decided to break into his own home and the teens went to
sleep. When the friend awoke in the afternoon of June 2, 2007, he discovered Sutherland was unconscious. Emergency crews were called to the Rutland home and Sutherland was pronounced dead in hospital. The coroner later found Sutherland died of hypoxia (lack of oxygen) due to his unconscious state following the methadone ingestion. Eight months after Sutherland’s death, Cybak was arrested and charged. A pre-sentence report has been ordered in his case, and a sentencing date will be set in May. He remains on bail. Sutherland’s mother, who was in court, declined to comment on the guilty plea.
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Harnessing that Olympic energy Now that the Winter Olympics and Paralympics are in the history books, B.C. politicians, business leaders, community activists and citizens need to give thought to how best to take full advantage of the positive vibes from the events. B.C. was placed in the international spotlight, and the province, its people and particularly the Vancouver and Whistler areas were given priceless exposure. In addition, those who came to watch the Games or take part
in them enjoyed the same great experiences that so many of us who live in this area were fortunate to be part of. Why were the Games so special? There are many reasons, but here are a few that stand out. 1. Almost the entire community was supportive. With just a few exceptions, the citizens of B.C. and Canada backed the Games and wanted them to succeed. This type of near-unanimity is very hard to achieve in any realm. 2. The Games were well-or-
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Olympics forces and VANOC itself. The start wasn’t auspicious—a Georgian luger died on opening day, and protesters intimidated pedestrians and smashed windows the next day. But then the scene changed completely. People were attracted to the Olympic venues, pavilions and celebration sites because of the enthusiasm, and the word quickly spread. If even a portion of that positive energy can remain and be harnessed, B.C. will truly never be the same again.
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WEDNESDAY’S QUESTION: Do you think it is rude to be cyberchatting with someone on a computer while sitting at home with someone else watching a movie? See City Confidential column below
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recent suryounger generaCITY the vey says, for tion who have been CONFIDENTIAL raised on the Internet the first time, Canadians are spendand older folks who ing more time with grew up watching teleYou Tube than with the vision. boob tube. But while it’s the Ironically, at a time Alistair first time the hours when Canadian broadWaters spent in front of a comcasters are fighting puter screen have surwith cable companies passed the hours in about who should pay to air television front of a television screen, there is a programming signals, Canadians missing piece to the puzzle. seem to be turning more to their comJust how much dual-screen, puters and less to their television sets multitasking is going on? to while away the hours. The Ipsos-Reid survey says the The folks who know about these number of people who regularly things say it is a coming together of watch television with a computer on
their lap is growing. But the numbers are still sketchy. I know in my house, it has become commonplace. My daughter can watch television, play a computer game, carry on a cyberchat and still tell me she does not want what I am planning to make for dinner. And based by the sincerity (or revulsion) in her voice, I don’t doubt she really is giving my cordon-blah cooking all the attention it deserves. It’s actually quite an art. While the world of a 14-year-old girl can be complicated, she regularly regales me with tales of high game scores, the latest news from friends in such far flung places as Winnipeg, Korea and
deepest, darkest West Kelowna and opinions about the latest plot twist in her favourite television show. And all after watching simultaneously. But while she has proven adept at technological multitasking, the question came up recently if she should be doing it. Her mom asked me the other day what I thought about the inclusion of the computer in what she considers mother-daughter bonding time— in this case settling down together to watch a DVD. My ex doesn’t like it when our daughter cyberchats while watching a movie. She equates it with whispering to another while she’s in the room.
Me, I don’t mind it. If I was having a conversation with my daughter and she whipped out the computer I would have a problem. But if both our attentions are directed at a third party—in this case the trusty old 27inch Trinitron—I say multitask away. But, in light of the screen time study, I do wonder how many other homes are places where it’s not a question of one screen on view, but two or more. And with television shows being rebroadcast on the Internet now, it’s a safe bet the amount of time spent in front of computer screens is only going to rise. awaters@kelownacapnews.com
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Petition against tax will start up in April To the editor: The B.C. Liberal election campaign promises did not mention introducing the proposed HST (Harmonized Sales Tax). We, the electorate of B.C., were unaware at the time of this new policy the government was creating in the backroom. Many, many more new items will be added to the list of taxable items
under the HST. These new taxes are not necessary, especially with our fragile economy and thousands of people are unemployed and no prospects for employment in the near term. Don’t forget the increase of two to four cents per litre of gas, the carbon tax. This government has lost control of its spending
habits, including wages, bonuses and gold-plated pensions. Can we trust this government? Ask your local politicians what proof they have that the HST will lower the cost of goods and create more jobs. They only say it should lower the cost of goods. Should is not good enough for us. What happens if this
forecast that the government claims will happen, doesn’t happen? What will they do then Simple mathematics that even an 11-yearold child can tell you is when you add more items as taxable goods, you will definitely be paying more taxes, what I estimate to be $1,500 per couple. Starting in April, the
people of B.C. will have a right to express their discontent with the proposed HST tax by signing the petition against the HST. Get on board! Tony Chwartacki, Kelowna
to join the numerous other Internet businesses that pay a shockingly low price to one lucky winner in a crowd. The others who worked equally hard are paid nothing. Losers. Imagine if a man were to enter a restaurant and announce that he would pay the server for whatever entrée he fancied; but, “please make one of each so I can sample them all. If I don’t like them I’ll go next door.” Or imagine someone commissioning an artist for 10 paintings, but pay for only the one they liked the best? It is the same for those who would pay for
one logo when numerous others are rejected. Proponents of this business model (contestdriven design, aka ‘crowd sourcing’) will point out that participation by the designer is voluntary. If there was no benefit, why would they agree to work for nothing? Surely no business person in his/her right mind would spend their valuable time on a high risk, low return investment? The answer is that the contributors of these graphics are not, as the company asserts, “professional designers” in the sense that we would expect.
Crowd sourcing of design relies almost entirely on inexperienced designers who are unable to get work in ‘real’ jobs or get established with their own client base, or as the column alludes to, designers who fall into the category of ‘cheap foreign labour.’ How is this group less likely to plagiarize or be misinformed about copyright law? Good design is a longterm investment that forms around a lasting relationship and a deep understanding of client needs. This is how great brands are built. Not every designer is going to deliver
on this promise, but least of all a desperate designer who is willing to treat their expertise and experience like a pull on a slot machine. As someone with nearly a decade of experience in graphic design and brand building for companies and agencies with global reach, I’m appalled that this business is praised to the whole city. It’s an embarrassment to our business community and an affront to all the creative people who live here. Clint Schnee, Kelowna
Politicians don’t want power in peoples’ hands To the editor: Re: Local Government Elections Task Force (LGETT). The purpose of the task force is to recommend changes that would improve the fairness, accountability and transparency of the election process at the local government level. While that makes a lot of sense, it also prompts a couple of questions: Why no input from the general public, and why does the task force not have a mandate to address the bigger issue of a progressively lower voter turnout at elections? Is it because low voter turn-out favours the incumbents, and getting reelected is a higher priority than voter turn-out? If the forums were open the general public, they would quickly find out why voters no longer are motivated to go to the polls: • Politicians and candidates failed to convince the voters that they have any intention of bringing resolution to the many issues facing our communities today and as a
result, elected to stay at home? • After having attended countless public meetings voters have found that their concerns and objections constantly have been overruled and they have just given up? • They have been left with the impression that City Hall is only interested in input from big developers, high priced civil servants and ‘specialists’? In a nut shell, voters have been convinced they have been shut out of the democratic process. As a voter, weather, proximity to the polls and holidays has never been a concern. It’s also doubtful that mail-in and e-voting would make any difference, as they do not address the real issues, and will not likely motivate more people to vote. Should mail-in ballots be considered, all eligible voters should have one, not just non-residents. The biggest concern with mail-in ballots is security: How do we make sure that the ballots are not ‘sold’ to special interests? Allowing e-voting is not practical, as only half
of all eligible voters have access to the Internet. Another issue is donations and sponsorships. Corporate and group donations should be banned, and individual donations should be limited. The last thing we need is the opportunity for corporations and special interests to be able to ‘buy’ an election. While these and other issues are playing on the voter’s minds, we should not get our hopes up too high. While democratic societies use referendum ballots to decide major issues, our Premier Gordon Campbell has developed a new political tool to circumvent the democratic process. It’s called the Alternative Approval Process (APP). The APP is somewhat like a negative billing option, in other words if you don’t contest a political decision, you are accepting it. They might as well say sue us if you don’t like it. The purpose of the review of the municipal election process could just as easily be another step
in the process to further undermine the democratic process. Politicians were elected to serve and to protect, but they have abandoned us and have instead teamed up with developers and special interests, and growth is out of control. The costs have been severe—helter-skelter development; increase in noise, traffic, pollution and crime; loss of quality of life—while our taxes are skyrocketing. To put an end to this ongoing deterioration of
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Contest-driven business an abuse of talent To the editor: The column published on March 5: Tapping Into Our Younger Generation Can Pay Dividends, was a shocking reminder of pockets of ignorance in Kelowna’s business community towards the creative industry, and business ethics in general. While the author tries to be even-handed, there are some important perspectives missing. It is a generally accepted principle that when someone provides a product or service, they get paid. However, the business described in the column is apparently happy
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our cities, there is only one tool left that will allow us to do that effectively, and that is the referendum ballot. Politicians hate referendums with a passion, insisting they are nothing but opinion polls, when in fact they are the final and binding vote on any issue. In reality it strips them of power they never had in the first place, and puts it exactly where it belongs—in the hands of the people. Andy Thomsen, Summerland
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to be published this fall. It will be called Jude’s Kitchen. You can reserve your copy on her website at www.judiesteeves.com. It’s also a great gift idea. How time flies. MacDermott’s Men’s Wear on Bernard Avenue will celebrate its 15th anniversary in business. Owned and operated by Wayne and Jay MacDermott, this up-scale, up-beat, swanky men’s clothing shop has been the trail blazer for retail stores in the downtown area, setting the bar very high. From Hugo Boss to Tommy Bahama, MacDermott’s has it all. Their main goal is providing quality fashion-forward clothing that turns heads and great customer service. With 37 years in the clothing industry, it’s safe to say that Wayne MacDermott knows his stuff, with a natural talent of knowing what will work for you. Five years ago, MacDermott’s underwent a major renovation. With this addition, they started carrying a full range of shoes and boots from Hugo Boss, Kenneth Cole and ColeHaan. They also opened a Tommy Bahama shop for both men and ladies and the Versace line for men who love to be “always a little on the edge.” Funny, that statement “fits” Wayne to a tee. Call 250868-2925. Trevor Day, the longest serving volunteer of the Kelowna division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, Paul Mitchell, of Pushor Mitchell LLP, and Mary Anne Eli, of Westbank, are three of the 45 outstanding British Columbians who were named the recipients of the seventh annual B.C. Community Achievement Awards by Premier Gordon Campbell and Keith Mitchell, chair of the B.C. Achievement Foundation. Each will receive a certificate and a medallion designed by B.C. artist Robert Davidson. The
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independent foundation was established to recognize excellence in arts, humanities, enterprise and community service. I had the pleasure of recently dining at the new Original Joe’s Restaurant and Bar, at 114-3000 Louie Dr. (Governor’s Landing) in West Kelowna, a new restaurant that is striving to fill a void with superior cuisine in a local market. Owned and operated by Matt Albertson, who grew up in Kelowna, the 100-seat restaurant and patio is a franchise with its head office in Calgary and 32 locations in Western Canada. Original Joe’s takes great pride in serving fresh, made from scratch menu selections, including fish and chips with Joe’s own blonde lager batter; fresh cut fries; seasoned lean ground beef hand-packed
and charbroiled; pulled pork sandwiches from slow roasted pork shoulder; appetizers, salads (the Cobb was exceptional); ribs, noodle bowls, blackened salmon, pasta and Joe’s famous Double Dog which is two charbroiled European wieners, fried onions, roma tomatoes and their own mustard sauce, stuffed into a fresh sweet bread bun, just to name a few. They also offer 10 side dishes, including sweet potato fries. Well worth a trip to the Westside. Call 250768-3835; www.originaljoes.ca. The Fresh Healthy Café has opened at 100269 Bernard Ave. (beside the Dollar Store), owned and operated by Bob and Joanne West who relocated from Red Deer, Alta. The quaint café’s fresh and healthy
menu offers pure smoothies, fresh squeezed juices, wraps, grilled panini’s, salads and hearty soups. The first Fresh Healthy Café opened in Kamloops and this is the second location, with more expected to open across the Okanagan Valley in the months ahead. The Kelowna location is open seven days a week, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Call 250-8602261. Rene Bourgault is the new owner/operator of “SYNLawn,” the most advanced synthetic grass on the market, designed for landscape, playground, golf and field applications. Bourgault is not new to the business, having done sales for the company for the past three years. Located at 140-948 McCurdy Rd., selection has increased to over 20 differ-
ent styles, with varied colour, density and material composition. It is quite “literally” a green material and can be used to achieve LEED points. Benefits of SYNLawn are earth, water and pet friendly; cuts high water bills; saves money on maintenance and solves problem areas like under trees. The company installs for residential, commercial common areas, parks, driving ranges, sports fields, roadways and medians with synthetic putting greens being a large and popular part of the business. Call 250-765-4032 www.synlawn.com. Two young entrepreneurs, Josh Hannaberry and Shayle Dent, are the owner/operators ofBig Dog Deck Service & Towing. The duo operate three trucks—one
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Campaign led by Roy’s Shoes collected 25,000 pair of shoes DeHart from B1 for the Kelowna Community Food Bank. Weddings, weddings, weddings! The next few months will be very hectic for brides and grooms with upcoming nuptials. If you need extra help in organizing, coordinating or creating your wedding, Melina Di Fabrizio, of Exquisite Events & Accessories, a local wedding planner and Weddingstar retailer, would be happy to help, offering a complimentary consultation to go over all your needs. Call 250-718-1351; www.exquisite.weddingstar.com. Some 25,000 pairs of shoes in 25 days. An enormous feat, but not too big for Jim Belshaw, of Roy’s Shoes on Ellis Street, for the Soles4Souls campaign. Congratula-
tions to Jim, the sponsors, volunteers and you, the public of the Okanagan for giving a whooping 31,256 pairs of all kinds of footwear for this great campaign. My office will never be the same without those mounds of shoes! The Kelowna Farmer’s Market opens outdoors starting Saturday, April 3, at the corner of Springfield and Dilworth. The market will be open every Wednesday and Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., celebrating its 15th year selling healthy, farm fresh and local food to the community. Uptown After Hours is Wednesday, April 7, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Rutland Bean Scene, 207 Rutland Road North. The Kelowna Gospel Fellowship Church, at 3714 Gordon Dr., will host a Gospel music bene-
fit concert featuring the group Backporch Gospel and special guests Chloe, Kyle & Co. on Saturday, March 27, 7 p.m. There is no admission charge but donations are gratefully accepted. The concert is a non-profit event with full net proceeds going to Okanagan Mobility Solutions 2006 Society, providing non-profit technical services for disabled youth. Call Bill Hoshizaki at 250-765-7157. To find out what’s going on in the local model industry, Allan International Models has launched their new website: www.allaninternationalmodels.com. Sopa Fine Arts, at 2934 South Pandosy St., will host its fifth annual Affordable Art Show, a juried art exhibition called the U8 Event. Beginning April 1 for 10 days,
the gallery will be exhibiting over 350 original art works, all priced under $800. Their goal is to promote appreciation of original art to the public by making it affordable and to promote the exceptional work of many local artists as well as introduce artwork from selected international artists. Deborah Boileau is the gallery director. Call 250763-5088. Earth hour is Saturday, March 27, at 8:30 p.m., a global call to action to every individual, business and community throughout the world. The Delta Grand is celebrating Earth Hour by featuring a Sustainable Table D’Hote dinner menu in the hotel café with local organic wine by Summerhill Winery. Proceeds go to the Fresh Outlook Foundation.
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Myrna Telford asked me if I was enjoying “sprinter.” (Get it —spring and winter!). Great word for this year’s weather. I guess come October we will be saying “Winfall.” Birthdays of the week: Happy 70th Jim Ross, Byers Transport (March 23); Hugh Cairns, Subject 2 Home Inspections (March 28); Wendy Giammartino, Via Veneto Hair Design & Esthetics (March 28); Liz Campbell (March 28); RCMP Insp. Cam Forgues (March 28); Mike Docherty, Far West Transit (March 28); Don Jeffries, Ramada Hotel (March 29). 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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Setting a foundation to further diversify local economies R eality check— yes, we are living in what might be labelled a rural regional landscape. During the past few years, those following rural community development trends and strategies have probably heard a great deal about the need to encourage and challenge entrepreneurial activity in their respective regions. As our politicians and relevant stakeholders strive to develop strategies of some composition to sustain rural economies, albeit within urban imagery, increasingly entrepreneurship has risen to the top of many lists. All communities, both rural and urban, need entrepreneurs to help revitalize their economies. And those entrepreneurs are equally dependent on the communities where they live and launch their ventures for access to capital and government, educational and professional services. I It’s safe to say that entrepreneurs and rural regions are interdependent, so the great challenge for both lies in their genuine ability to recognize the other’s unique needs.
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Joel Young Of this, I am constantly aware from my travels and living across this great nation of ours. Let me attempt please to try and answer some basic questions about entrepreneurship in a region such as the Okanagan. Why is entrepreneurship an attractive development strategy? What do entrepreneurs and regions need from each other? And, lastly, let’s take a peek at some of the challenges entrepreneurs face in a region like ours? So why entrepreneurship first? Many rural regions have seen industries such as agriculture, mining and forestry stagnate or decline for a variety of reasons. Talented residents have often left temporarily or permanently in search of better economic and career opportunities which presents unique challenges for the companies left to rely on a
skilled and semi-skilled workforce. As our regional economies change, new strategies for sustainability must be explored, one being to encourage entrepreneurship. It is no secret to those of us who are “entrepreneurship zealots” that entrepreneurship has the potential to boost local economies by tapping local talent and resources and to assist in keeping rural economies from further decline. Through entrepreneurial growth—and please believe there is adequate evidence to validate this—rural regions and their economies can diversify and become less dependent on the economic pendulum swings affecting agriculture and other industries. In short, entrepreneurs can ensure that rural regions can survive and grow. Generally speaking, entrepreneurship is the innovative, creative and dynamic process of creating incremental wealth (my favourite) but normally accepted to mean “the creation or expansion of new ventures or industries, often by individuals who perceive a new mar-
ket niche or opportunity and assume the risk associated with such venture.” Entrepreneurship is and always will be an attractive regional community and economic development tool as it creates wealth, not just wages alone. The wealth that is created by entrepreneurs generally stays in the region through re-investment as is frequently stated that entrepreneurs create ventures within the regions they reside. This fact, I would argue, is different from job creation, which may bring wages to rural regions but does not necessarily keep corporate wealth within the boundaries of such regions. Entrepreneurs not only then help retain wealth but it also retain and even attracts intellectual talent, such as venture capital to the region. Entrepreneurs in rural settings are more likely to become community leaders and re-invest through philanthropy and their volunteer work. I recently read in an
entrepreneurship publication that entrepreneurial attitude and behaviour generates many outcomes, including stronger public leadership, better students, more productive workers and new enterprise creators. Nice report card, I would offer. Some intangible benefits also rise to the surface. A culture of entrepreneurship can life those spirits akin to a sense of security, optimism and community pride as economic success through entrepreneurial pursuit takes centre stage in a rural region. OK then, improving a region and its communities spirits can lead to other benefits. A region with strong spirit and a healthy entrepreneurial environment is likely to also have the potential to create organizations focused on better health care, childcare and other social needs. For example, the idea of social entrepreneurship heard in the hallways of Okanogan College refers to people and organiza-
tions who use their entrepreneurial spirit and influence to focus on community development and, thus, betterment. So what does entrepreneurship need? Before regions can truly realize the full potential of entrepreneurship, they must foster an entrepreneur-friendly environment. That is, entrepreneurship cannot realistically succeed without regional community support. Yes, entrepreneurship fundamentally relies on individuals to be innovative and creative and find solutions rather than exacerbate problems in the marketplace. But regional support is needed to create an environment conducive to entrepreneurial behaviour. In a research document highlighting Quebec’s Community Table strategy for entrepreneurial development, I discovered two key areas for you to consider: • promoting an entrepreneurial culture that will stimulate entrepreneurial acts; and
• enabling the development of entrepreneurship support that will sustain ongoing enterprise development and growth. So I take my feet off the soapbox now for the moment, and offer to you that my comments in this column can serve as a foundation for individuals who may be considering self-employment through entrepreneurial pursuit and its potential to positively change their lives and aid in the transformation of our regional communities. In light of the appearing continuum of economic change, understanding entrepreneurship and how such a regional strategy formation may benefit may be a solid first step in securing a bright future for the Okanagan region of our “best place on earth.” Joel Young is an entrepreneurship leadership coach, educator, consultant and founder of the Okanagan Valley Entrepreneurs Society. eagleyoung@shaw.ca
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Alliance wants feds to get involved Okanagan First Nations are urging senior levels of government to resolve an ongoing logging dispute. Members of the Okanagan Nation Alliance held a recent conference call with provincial government officials to discuss the Browns Creek conflict. “The province now seems to be taking the matter seriously and that
greatly increases the chances of this matter being peacefully resolved,” said Grand Chief Stewart Phillip. It was also discussed that the federal government needs to become involved in the matter. “And these discussions should be held on a face to face basis rather than on a teleconference,” said Fabian Alexis, Okanagan Indian Band chief.
The band established a camps at Browns Creek in October to gather archeological evidence and prevent Tolko from logging. A judge ruled in January that the band can’t interfere with harvesting. But the camp was reestablished in February because of concerns logging may negatively impact the community’s watershed.
A judge has also ruled the protest must be removed. “If the province’s efforts are genuine, and at this point I think they are, then there is an excellent chance of this matter being resolved such that all parties are satisfied and the Browns Creek watershed and the drinking water it supplies are finally properly protected,” said Phillip.
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Fortis supports NeighbourWoods project In its second year, the City’s NeighbourWoods project aims to increase Kelowna’s urban tree canopy by providing resilient trees to residents at a discount. “We did an Urban Forest Effects study in 2007, something developed by the U.S. Forest Service to look at the structure and function of urban forests,” said Parks Services manager Ian Wilson. “The model estimated some pretty significant energy savings and other great benefits of our
urban forest, but it also pointed out that we don’t have much species diversity and that our canopy is only about 13 per cent.” Studies show that a 25 per cent increase in tree cover will decrease a city’s average mid-afternoon July temperature by 3 to 6 degrees Celsius. “FortisBC is proud to be a contributing sponsor to the NeighbourWoods program,” added Michael Mulcahy, FortisBC’s vicepresident of customer and corporate service. “Planting a shade tree
on the southwest or southeast side of your house can help reduce your cooling needs and help maintain a comfortable indoor air temperature.” The city plants between 600 and 1,400 trees every year, but wants to expand that number by involving residents to join together to buy trees to plant in their neighbourhoods. Last year’s NeighbourWoods program resulted in an additional 100 trees being planted by residents.
The trees available to residents for 2010 have been handpicked from the city’s suggested trees list. Final choices include the Cardinal Royal Mountain Ash, Harvest Gold Linden, Heritage Oak, Japanese Lilac and Northwood Maple. Each tree is valued at approximately $100, but will be offered to residents for only $30. Interested residents must apply by Tuesday, April 20. Applications to the NeighbourWoods can be picked up at City Hall.
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Westside spring gardeners asked to create summer fun Jason Luciw STAFF REPORTER
Sprucing up for homes and businesses for spring could create a whole lot of child’s play this summer. The Westbank Rotary Club will be selling wine barrel planters this week, with all proceeds going toward the planned children’s water playground in Westbank Town Centre Park off Hebert Road. The barrels will be on sale for $40 to $50, starting at 9 a.m. on March 27, at the Save-On-Foods parking lot at Westbank Towne Centre Mall. Rotary spokeswoman Sylvia Hermans said buying a wine barrel planter is not only the first step in making your yard or business frontage look great this spring, it’s a great way
to bring children’s outdoor activities back to the Westside. “First of all people love these planters. You see them all over the place and these ones are in really great condition. But not only that, this is of course a great way for people to support our water park project.” Hermans said Westbank Rotary feels strongly about creating the water park because it will provide a much needed, safe, fun, free and accessible place for children to play on the Westside. “There’s not a whole lot for kids to do here on the Westside anymore with the waterslides gone and the bowling alley having burned down a few years ago. This will be something that every one can enjoy without paying
an admission.” To date, Hermans said Westbank Rotary has raised $145,000 for the children’s water park, but the club could need as much as $100,000 more. “We’ve almost covered the costs of all the water front components and now we’re going around asking for quotes for construction work, for the installation of the park and we’re not sure how much that will be. We’ve had one estimate of $100,000.” Rotary is optimistic that it will get some donated labour. If the wine barrel planter sales and other fundraising initiatives are successful the club could have all the money it needs to build the park by late May. If all goes according to plan, the children’s
water park could open this summer, Hermans stated. “By purchasing at least one barrel, planting it and placing it outside your business, you are not only helping the Westbank Rotary Club’s worthwhile initiative but you are also contributing to the pride, sense of community and feeling of accomplishment generated through participation in the Communities in Bloom Program.” Hermans explained that the local Communities in Bloom committee has been placing these wine barrel planters around the Westside for several years now. Communities in Bloom is a Canadian nonprofit organization that fosters the beautification of communities. jluciw@kelownacapnews.com
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Understanding the ramifications of the medical tax credit
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Gabriele Banka to get tripped up is when they think that they can deduct 100 per cent of the medical expenses that they paid. Another thing that isn’t readily known is that the receipts can be for any 12-month period as long as the ending period is sometime during the current calendar year. Medical expenses can be taken by one spouse for both spouses and also for your dependants even though they may no longer live with you. The proof that the Canada Revenue Agency
requires when taking the medical expense credit for a dependent is that you paid the expense. Those people who participate in an extended health and dental plan can deduct the medical expense portion that is not covered by the plan. For example, if your plan only covers 80 per cent of your expenses, the other 20 per cent would be deductible. Alternatively, if your plan covers 100 per cent of your expenses, but doesn’t reimburse you for the first $200 every year, then that $200 would be deductible. The medical expense credit is a non-refundable tax credit. What that means is that a credit is given to the taxpayer that will be deducted directly off their taxes payable based on
certain criteria. It is not refunded to the taxpayer. If the tax payer doesn’t have enough taxes owing to take the entire medical credit, the rest of the credit is lost. Herein lies a crucial difference between a tax preparer and a tax consultant. The tax preparer will just take the receipts as received and file them as is. On the other hand, the tax consultant will look at the fact that some of the medical expense credit would be lost, so they may change the claim period and hold back some of the receipts to be used on next year’s tax return. This is not considered tax avoidance, but rather tax planning. The first stipulation of taking this credit is that
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get the $550 as the deduction but that is not so. This $550 becomes part of the rest of your other non-refundable tax credits such as your basic personal deduction of $10,320, your CPP, deduction for children, home renovation tax credit deduction, pension deduction and others that might apply. These credits are totaled together and then multiplied by 15 per cent, which is the amount that is taken off the federal and provincial taxes payable that were calculated from your taxable income amount. In other words, you would only get 15 per cent of the $550 or $82.50 as a deduction. To recap, we started with $1,000 in medical expenses and now have received a deduction of $82.50 of your spouse’s tax payable. That is quite a difference and why you cannot count on the total of your medical expenses when trying to figure out if you will have to pay or get a refund and how much that might be. There have been
a couple of significant changes to the deductibility of medical expenses, the first one affects us this year and has to do with those over the counter items that might be prescribed by a doctor. The rule now is that if you can buy it over the counter without a prescription, that even though you have a prescription, the item will not be deductible. There are still some exceptions to the rule. The next pertains to cosmetic procedures which according to the new federal budget will not be deductible after March 4, 2010. That will impact us next tax season. What do you need to bring your tax consultant? You need the actual medical receipt along with proof of payment. The debit card slips by themselves are not accepted by CRA and will not qualify for the credit. Gabriele Banka is a Certified General Accountant and the owner of Banka & Company Inc. 250-763-4528 info@bankaco.com
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Carpentry skills taught to young Zambians John Kramer is a woodworking teacher at Mount Boucherie Secondary School in West Kelowna. Kramer is also a and he is a member of the Kelowna Zambia Partnership (KaZ). These two roles have come together recently when Kramer recognized
how useful good quality hand tools would be in teaching carpentry skills to young Zambians. Over time he has collected used surplus tools. Then as a project for his students he had them build some sturdy tool kits. For many months KaZ tried to find a way to piggyback this heavy
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On a recent visit to Senanga, delegates from KaZ saw how they were attempting to start this training, set up on trestles under a shady tree. Now it will be possible for WfC to house the equipment in one of their rural development centres. There are skilled car-
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ENTERTAINMENT THE CROWD ENJOYING THE BAND GIRL TALK AT THE SASQUATCH MUSIC FESTIVAL 2009.
Open season for music festivals Pyper Geddes CONTRIBUTOR
I know there is still a brisk chill in the air and that it’s not quite time to break out the flip flops and short shorts, but festival season is upon us. Speaking from experience, this magical time of the year comes and goes with the blink of an eye so it’s time to buy your tickets, plan the trip, and get to some festivals. There’s an overwhelming amount of music festivals out there. Spanning genres of music from classical to death metal, there’s a festival out there that’s perfect for anyone. So with all those festivals, how do you choose? The deciding factors of whether or not I want to attend a festival are pretty simple: A lineup that (somewhat) blows my mind, somewhere within driving distance, and not in the general vicinity of a large city. Festivals that don’t take part in a city are a whole different experience from those that are. It’s like a whole new city is formed when a music festival rolls in; minus all the pollution, noise, and general “hustle and bustle…” Well maybe still with all the noise but it’s more of an excited buzz, or a loud cheer that spreads through a crowd of 30,000 wound up festival goers. So what festivals are out there? With industry-favourites South By South West and Canadian Music Week over, there are still a few high-profile festival in our (sort-of) surrounding area that are worth mentioning.
Coachella, April 16-18: Do I even need to mention this one? I think that every 20-something person out there has heard of the amazing Coachella. Set in the Coachella Valley near Indio, CA, the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival includes performances from huge names such as LCD Soundsystem, Them Crooked Vultures, Thom Yorke, Muse, and many, many more. Three day festival passes are now going for $269 US plus camping. See www.coachella.com. Sasquatch, May 29-31: Like the kid brother of Coachella, Sasquatch offers up basically the same package with a few less people, a few less prominent acts, but with the addition of the lovely Colombia River Gorge. Sasquatch takes place at the beautiful Gorge Amphitheatre near George, Wa. This year’s line-up features Vampire Weekend, My Morning Jacket, Public Enemy, Tegan and Sara, Kid Cudi, and of course, many more. Tickets are $210 US for a three-day pass. Pemberton: Oh right, we’re going to skip this one for another year apparently… North By North East, June 14-20: Canada’s equivalent of Austin’s South By South West. The festival has become a huge outlet for emerging artists but also attracts major-label headlining artists. Although the 2010 line-up has not yet been announced, some festival alumni include Broken Social Scene, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, and Wintersleep, so I’ll let you paint your own picture from there. The five day NXNE priority pass is only $150 until May 7 and this gets you into all the club shows, film screenings, and conference
village sessions. This is so worth it – if you don’t mind the quick jaunt out to Toronto. See www.nxne.com. While I don’t have enough room to touch on the many other festivals, I encourage everyone to do some research and at least go to one festival a year. For the old it will make you feel young and for the young it will make you feel free.
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Kelowna has at least one festival up its sleeve for this year, and it’s been rumoured there might be another returning but we’ll get to that in its own time. Until then, enjoy festival season while it’s in bloom! Pyper Geddes is the assistant manager at Habitat in downtown Kelowna. Pyper@thehabitat.ca
WHAT TO DO this weekend CHECK IT OUT… Thursday, March 25th – B.A. Johnston @ The Kelowna Club Friday, March 26th – Maria In The Shower @ The Streaming Café Friday, March 26th – Red Eye Empire @ Doc Willoughby’s Friday, March 26th – Hip Hop Night w/ Fallan Soldier @ Habitat Saturday, March 27th – Ari Neufeld @ The Streaming Café Saturday, March 27th – Malibu Knights @ The Grateful Fed Sunday, March 28th – Jason Collett @ Habitat
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Gorillaz provide little excitement Top Sales and Rentals Blu-ray Rentals
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GORILLAZ: PLASTIC BEACH (PARLOPHONE)
Gorillaz is of course noted for being the most successful “animated” or “virtual” band in the world of popular music. For the uninitiated, instead of people their videos are inhabited by animated figures. The act is mostly led by Blur’s Damon Albarn and DJ Danger Mouse along with a host of guests, which includes on this fourth album, Snoop Dogg, Kano & Bashy, Lou Reed, De La Soul, Mos Def, Mark E. Smith (of The Fall) and veteran R&B singer Bobby Womack. Gorillaz’ last album was five years ago with the multi-platinum and Grammy award winning Demon Days but it looks
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Bruce Mitchell as if the long layoff might have been to the detriment of the band’s following. Plastic Beach has scored a minor hit with the soulful and Superflyish Stylo but the rest of this disc is laid back and whimsical as the act explores their virtual reality beach life. This is escapist, fantasy fare made mostly for listening rather than generating dance floors (the inevitable forthcoming remixes notwithstanding) that some might call a
concept album. The fine print on the add-on sticker asks “sure you don’t want the Gorillaz ‘Experience’ edition?” and that is probably an apt question. I found the CD alone to be an overly casual and breezy synth pop affair with not a heck of a lot to recommend repeated listening. The video, I am told, as I do not have the Gorillaz Experience edition, is superb. C+
BEN HARPER & RELENTLESS7: LIVE (VIRGIN)
This CD and DVD set was recorded in one night last July at the Montreal International Jazz Festival. Ben Harper & Co. record several songs from their last album White Lies For Dark Times but
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this concert recording finds the band amping up their heavy blues rock chops. There are cool covers of Jimi Hendrix’ Red House and an odd take of Queen and David Bowie’s Under Pressure but mostly this is an all out blues rock affair with lots of fiery playing. In fact I preferred the cuts on this live release to Harper’s last studio album and the DVD is worth the price of admission alone with extended workouts of Skin Thin and Fly One Time. A solid three-hour workout (if you include both the audio and video discs) where long time fans of Harper’s usually soulful music will be surprised at the incendiary nature of this live gig. B
SANTANA: SUPERNATURAL, LEGACY EDITION (ARISTA)
It is the 10th anniversary of this ground breaking Santana album that went on to sell a staggering 25 million copies and earn nine Grammys. The mighty RCA label has decided to re-release this as a two-CD set with the original album and a second disc of outtakes, remixes and unreleased songs. You probably already have this album but this new edition is well worth looking out for with the many previous-
ly unreleased songs. The standouts include a workout with Eric Clapton on The Calling Jam while Dave Matthews duets on the laidback Rain Down On Me. As a huge reggae fan I was enthralled with the cool Latin/reggae medley of Exodus/Get Up Stand Up that works beautifully here. There is also a fine instrumental of Smooth (sans Rob Thomas) and this also works very nicely as Carlos Santana never had a problem adding partial solos and guitar flourishes even when singers were doing their part so the tune comes off as brilliant as ever. And to maybe cash in on the times Santana ends off with a new instrumental titled Olympic Festival. Uber fans take note. B+
EMANUEL AX, YO-YO MA, ITZHAK PERLMAN: MENDELSSOHN PIANO TRIOS (SONY) I rarely get classical music to review other than crossover classical pop—aka popera. But these three superstars of purist classical music Emanuel Ax on piano, Yo-Yo Ma on cello and Itzhak Perlman on violin is bound to make a
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Wedding celebration gives nod to era of love and peace W to spices, meats, cheeses and treats—they are offering it all. Great for busy families, the new deli section is also going to be offering Mama Valaroso’s homemade dinners to go. Claudia says that her mom is going to be making “the same meals that she serves their dinner table at home.” Don’t forget the takeaway grilled panini sandwiches. And, if you want to make them at home,
e had the pleasure of attending the wedding of Stephen and Rie Cipes at glorious Summerhill Winery. The theme was hippy, the message was peace, and the result was a heartfelt afternoon of celebration and good vibrations.
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they sell the perfect panini buns. Valaroso is at 1467 SutherlandAve. Call 250860-3631. ••• Pizza lovers can now prepare a restaurant worthy pie of their own at home without getting elbow deep in dough. Valaroso along with my favorite meat shop L&D Meats in Guishican Village (2365 Gordon Dr., 250-717-1997) are selling the perfect thin crust fresh
Jennifer JENNIFER SCHELL/CONTRIBUTOR Schell STEPHEN AND RIE CIPES celebrate their nuptials After a spiritual, touching ceremony inside Summerhill’s iconic pyramid, guests filed outside where the sunshine broke out announcing with it the display of colourful garb worn by guests. It was truly a transporting experience seeing the wonderful hippy costumes set amongst the “strawberry fields” that were creatively designed outside the pyramid. Completing the “John and Yoko” theme, there was a petal-strewn bed outside as well, where the
at Cipe’s Summerhill Pyramid Winery. happy couple stood near a huge table of champagne flutes sparkling with Cipes bubbly. With ’70s music blaring, children and guests dancing and feasting at what was the largest potluck dinner lineup I have ever seen—the crowd was drunk on happiness. Congratulations to the Cipes family on such a beautiful celebration and to Stephen and Rie as they embark on their new life together. Thank you for the re-
minder to all of what is most important in this world—peace and love. ••• On that groovy note, I have other news to share on the foodie side of life. Valaroso Foods has almost completed their renovations and the other half of their expanded shop is open! With more Italian goodies to offer, be prepared to load up a large bag on your next visit. From ceramic pottery to perfect roasting pans
OSO’s Fine classics marks 50th Mitchell from B10
The Okanagan Symphony celebrates its 50th anniversary by recreating the very first concert it performed, including guest musicians and past conductors. The orchestra held that first concert in Penticton. To celebrate, the appropriately titled Happy Birthday OSO concert, will be performed in Penticton, Kelowna and Vernon on March 25 through to the 27 respectively, at 7 p.m. Special guests include Rolf Bertsch, the son of the OSO’s founding conductor, Willem Bertsch. Bertsch is an accomplished pianist, and a conductor of the Calgary Civic Orchestra. Conductor Laureate Leonard Camplin, who led the orchestra from 1964 to 1996, will take up the baton to conduct Haydn’s Surprise Symphony & Bach’s Sheep May Safely Graze.
huge dent in the classical charts. The Canadian Tenors still hold the domestic charts at No. 1. The Ax, Ma, Perlman combo perform the well known and well loved piano chamber music trios from Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) D Min-
or Op. 49 and C Minor Op.66. These pieces were made for the players as much as the audience in that chamber music back in the day was also made for self entertainment as well as listeners and these three superstars meld some fairly fine magic. Excellent liner notes for the uninitiated. A
pizza shells—made by local chef Grant de Montreuil. Grab a couple of shells and all the fixin’s in a one-stop shop. Some of my favourite topping combinations are: • Prosciutto, salami, Valaroso cheese blend • Carmelis goatgonzola (blue cheese), caramelized onion, walnuts and thin sliced pear • Simple Margarita— tomato sauce, buffalo mozzarella and fresh basil • Prosciutto, Carmelis
feta cheese, chopped figs. Try making these on the barbecue too. Tip: I also recommend purchasing one of the pizza pans that have holes in the bottom. I picked one up at HomeSense and it makes a huge difference on keeping the entire crust crunchy. Perfect wine pairing? Cipes bubbly, of course. Jennifer Schell is editor of B.C. Wine Trails Magazine. jennschell@shaw.ca
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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 GOSPEL Music Benefit Concert. Featuring Backporch Gospel & Special Guests Chloe, Kyle & Co. No admission charge. All donations to Okanagan Mobility Solutions. (Services for disabled youth.) Location: Kelowna Gospel Fellowship Church. 3714 Gordon Dr. 7pm Sat March 27. THE SPRING Has Sprung Sale Sunday March 28th, 2010 10am - 4pm At the Accent Inns (corner of Harvey &Gordon) door prizes... bring your donations for the Food Bank
Information ATTN: Driver w/Green Car who witnessed accident Nov. 17, 2006, @ 97 & Leckie, contact ICBC. asap, 717-0496 GREEN DRINKS. Network, socialize, learn. Doc Willoughby’s 353 Bernard Ave, Kelowna. 1st Thursday of each month. 5-8pm. Please join us for our monthly sustainability networking event! If you are or want to be more sustainable and get to know like-minded individuals and businesses, we meet upstairs & the next event is April 1st. Hope to see you there! (Please note this is a non-partisan function, not affiliated with a political party) Our mailing list is managed by the Okanagan Greens Society, a non-profit organization working towards sustainability in the Okanagan Valley. To join the list and receive updates about upcoming events and news, visit http://www.okanagangreens. ca/newsletter.php
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BOSCH, DOROTHY E.
Passed away peacefully March 20, 2010 at the age of 91 in Kelowna, BC. Born in Alberta on September 19, 1918. Predeceased by her husband John, daughter Dorothy (three days old) son Dan. Survived by her loving family Sharon (Bob), Dorhn (Rose), grandchildren Dustin (Tabitha), Christina, Kevin (Megan) Angela, Dean (Sandra), Dana, five great grandchildren and one great, great grandchild. Dorothy spent many wonderful years on the Sunshine Coast and travelling to Mexico with her loving husband John. A life time member of the Daughter of the Nile and Eastern Star. Our appreciation goes to the wonderful staff at Springvalley Care Center and Mountainview. A Celebration of Her Life will be held on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 4:00 pm at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road , Kelowna, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Her passion for life and wonderful smile will be greatly missed. Two thumbs up Grandma, We Love You! Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.
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“Ann” Materna passed away on March 21st, 2010 at Sutherland Hills at the age of 93 years. Ann was predeceased by her husband Joe, daughter Ortrud, son Norbert, granddaughter Andrea, her brother and sisters. She is survived by her five grand daughters: Tanya of Coquitlam, Karen of Moose Jaw, SK, Suzanne, Ute & Claudia, all of Germany and numerous great grandchildren. Many thanks to the wonderful staff at Sutherland Hills for all of their care and compassion. A Celebration of Life Tea, will be held on Monday, March 29th, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. at Valleyview Funeral Home, 165 Valleyview Road, Kelowna, BC. Those wishing may make memorial donations in memory of Ann to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 1589 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 5Y7. Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting www.valleyviewfuneralhome.com. Arrangements in care of VALLEYVIEW DIGNITY FUNERAL HOME. 250-765-3147.
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HARTLEY, JUDY Passed away on Friday, March 19, 2010 at the age of 57. She is survived by her loving husband Lyndon of 22 years; daughter Crystal Russell of Kelowna; two sons: Robert McElroy of Victoria, Jason McElroy of Westbank; twin grandchildren: Alex and Rachel Russell and extended family. There will be a celebration of Judy’s life at a later date. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250860-7077.
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Colquhoun passed away on March 21st, 2010 at Sun Pointe Village, at the age of 97 years. Predeceased by her husband John in Nov. 1987, son Bob (Bonnie), grandsons: Kim & Roger, her brother Bob and sisters: Lila and Ada. She is survived by her daughter Elaine (Ron) Fountain, grandson Patrick (Candace) Fountain and their children: Katie and Kingston, granddaughter: Bobbi (Mark) Lalach and their children: Jeff, Lucy, Abby, Kurt and Jack, grandchildren: Kevin, Robin, Shannon, Kelly, Tracy, Treena (David), Becky and their families of great and great great grandchildren. No service by her request. Those wishing may send memorial donations to the charity of your choice. Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting www.valleyviewfuneralhome.com. Arrangements in care of VALLEYVIEW DIGNITY FUNERAL HOME. 250-765-3147.
DOEGE, Betty June June 11, 1949 - March 20, 2010 After a courageous struggle with cancer Angels came and took Betty to Heaven. Betty was predeceased by her brother Bill Hainsworth. Betty is sadly missed by her loving husband Ronald of 43 yrs. and her sons Sheldon and Morgan (Nadine) and grandchildren Felicia and Brayden; her loving parents Irwin and Mary Hainsworth, sister Linda (Barry) Doege, brothers Larry (Linda) Hainsworth, Glen (Jocelyn) Hainsworth. Brother and sister in-laws Marvin (Joyce) Doege, Laverne Doege, Rita (John) Bach and numerous Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews and Cousins. Betty loved her job and the many positions she acquired over 23 yrs. of service at BC Tel and Telus and stayed in touch with her many friends even after retirement. She loved being at home with her many hobbies including painting and gardening. She especially enjoyed spending time with Brayden, her youngest grandchild. We were very lucky to have you as a wife and mom. Love you always; Ronald, Sheldon and Morgan. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. In honor of Betty’s wishes a simple gathering of family and firends will be held at our home. Saturday March 27, 2010, after 1:00pm.
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It is with great sadness that Fay Nadine Weitzell has lost her lengthy battle with cancer on March 19, 2010. Fay was born on October 23, 1938 in Boyle, Alberta and is predeceased by her mother, Gladys, and father, Charles, and her eldest daughter Debbie. She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Les, daughter Carol (James), granddaughters, Jenn Wasman and Melissa Finlay and 2 great grandsons, Nolan and Wyatte Finlay. Fay is also survived by brother, Bruce McKay (Alice), sister Joyce Sydnes (Ken), sister–in-law Doris Martens and numerous nieces and nephews. Fay started her lifelong banking career with the Bank of Commerce in Alberta, switching to the Bank of Montreal and finally retiring from the Rutland Branch of the Toronto Dominion Bank in 1988. After retiring Fay and Les went travelling to Alaska, across Canada and spent numerous winters in Yuma making many friends. Many thanks to Dr. Ellard, Dr. McCloskey and all the other doctors and nurses who helped Mom during her long battle. A Celebration of Life Service will take place on Friday, March 26th, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of Valleyview Funeral Home, 165 Valleyview Road with Rev. Gordon Fletcher officiating. Interment at a later date at Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Canadian Cancer Society, 1633 Pandosy Street, Kelowna BC V1Y 1P6 or the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, 300-1090 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 2N7. Arrangements entrusted to VALLEYVIEW FUNERAL HOME, Honoured Provider of Dignity Memorial. Condolences to the family may be made by visiting www.valleyviewfuneralhome.com
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Born in Revelstoke, B.C. January 20,1923. Paul passed away quietly in West Kelowna on March 19, 2010 at the age of 87. Paul lived and worked in Malakwa and Revelstoke before going overseas to war. Paul was proud to serve his country in W.W. II as a soldier in the P.P.C.L.I. regiment in Italy fighting in Ortona and on the Gustave and Hitler lines. He met the love of his life and wife June Gerow before he was sent overseas and married upon his return on March 19, 1947. Together they proudly created a family filled with love and faith and four busy children. Paul was proud of his family and will always be remembered as a family man who involved himself with his children’s activities. Paul loved the outdoors and fly fishing wasn’t a passion with Paul it was an obsession. He also enjoyed golf, curling, and a competitive card game. Paul was also well known in the transport industry, driving the big trucks for many years before moving into the office as a dispatcher/foreman to end his working days. He will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by his sons Gordon (Margaret) of Penticton, Adrian (Deborah) of Kimberley, Eric (Dore) of Kelowna, daughter Shelley of Cabo San Lucas. He also leaves his sister Verna Goertz of Penticton as well as eleven grandchildren, Tracy-Lynn Blais (Rob), Tonia-Leigh Blais ( Trevor), Shawn Blais ( Tammy), Carrie-Ann Blais, Jimmy Blais, Chelayne Evans ( Nathan), Luke Rosner (Sandra), Matthew Blais, Haley Blais, Derek Stoughton, and Scott Stoughton. Paul was also a great grandfather to eight, Rylee Blais-Roy, Dieter Blais-Broemer, Dawson Blais, Jaeden and Penelope Rosner, Sofia Wadena Evans, Cody and Brittni Waugh. He is also survived by his cousins Anita Frater and Eileen (Don) Campbell as well as his sister-in law Betty Percival and nephew Mark (Cheri) Percival and great nieces Aspen and Alexis Percival of Kelowna and many friends. Paul was predeceased by his wife, Wadena June, and his parents Florence and Ervey Blais and his nephew David Percival. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 27, at 1 p.m. at the Everden Rust Funeral Home on Windsor Road, Kelowna, B.C. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Canadian Dementia Action Network and or the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation. Condolences may sent to the family by visiting www.everdenrust.com.
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HOLTBY, Lois Marion (Rix) (nee Widen) Passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at the age of 88. She is survived by her loving family, Dale Rix (Judy) of Edmonton, Brad Rix (Elayne) of Kelowna, Alan Holtby (Judy) of Kelowna, Doug Holtby (Marie) of West Vancouver, Russell Holtby (Vivian) of Millet, Colleen Saunders of Edmonton, Linda Holtby of North Vancouver; grandchildren: Kurtis, Brady, Kelsey, Jena, David, Doug, Laura, Scott, Andrea, Marnie, Keltie, Carmen, Jaclyn, Kandyce, Shandyn, Kristien, Connie, Kirk, Jade; 18 great grandchildren and sister Joyce Peters of Lethbridge, AB. Predeceased by her first husband Clarence Rix, second husband Ken Holtby, son Garry Rix and sisters: Dorothy, Olga and Gertrude. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 29, 2010 at 10:00 am at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC. Interment will take place at a later date at Nashville Cemetery in Wetaskiwin, AB. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 1633 Pandosy Street, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 1P6 or the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, #150-6450 Roberts Street, Burnaby, BC, V5G 4E1. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome. com, 250-860-7077.
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Workshops & Events ‘SIMPLY ELEGANT’ Unforgettable Parties for all Occasions! ‘We come to you!’ Create a memorable keepsake! For children aged 7 up to Adult. An experienced designer will bring all the necessary tools of the trade to guide you and your guests through the making of your very own Swarovski Crystal Necklace. To book your party: Ph: (250)763 1157 or Mobile: (250)3170287 Price:$22.00 / guest. All Taxes Included, Minimum 5 guests: Excluding the Host. Host will receive their necklace for FREE. Lesson duration Approx: 1hr, 15mins
Financial Services $500$ LOAN SERVICE, by phone, no credit refused, quick and easy, payable over 6 or 12 installments. Toll Free: 1877-776-1660 www.moneyprovider.com DEBT CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM
Helping Canadians repay debts, reduce or eliminate interest, regardless of your credit. Steady Income? You may qualify for instant help. Considering Bankruptcy? Call 1-877-220-3328 FREE Consultation Government Approved BBB Member
GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com REDUCE DEBT by up to 70% Avoid bankruptcy. Free consultation. BBB accredited. 250-860-1653 www.4pillars.ca
Home Care Available live in Caregiver, 2 yrs, exp., in nursing home w/CPR cert & Caregiver course, own vehicle. 250-3074975. PRACTICAL NURSE w/Alzheimer’s exp. for respite, personal care, cooking, outings, companionship for seniors needing a helping hand. Compassionate & professional. 250-491-8294 PRIVATE HOME CARE. I’m a Practical Nurse helping with appoints, bathing, cleaning, meals, shopping etc. Very caring & reliable. 808-0830
Nutrition/Diet Lose up to 24lbs by May 24. Results Guaranteed. Look great. Feel Great. Lose weight. Call Herbal Magic for a free no obligation consultation.1-800-926-4363.
Accounting/Tax/ Bookkeeping BOOKKEEPER Accepting clients. 20yrs. experience. Simply Accounting & Quick Books. Give me your shoebox! 250762-0229 & 250-487-9377 PAPER Trails Bookkeeping. Kelowna & Lake Country. Simply-Accounting, AR, AP, Payroll, Remittances, Pickup & Delivery. Professional, Reliable & Convenient. 469-6737 email: papertrails@shaw.ca
Blinds & Drapery ANDOR’S Design, window coverings, alterations & repairs, Free Est. 250-764-0228
Carpet Cleaning BONDED & Insured. Top of the line equipment & supplies. $60./4rms & hall extra $10./rm. Call Jeff @ 250-681-4245
Cleaning Services CLEANING Lady, 25yrs exp., quality work, one time, wkly, biwkly. Exc ref’s.250-470-9629 TIRED OF PAYING TOO MUCH FOR MEDIOCRE SERVICE? We are the solution for your janitorial needs. Prof cleaning providers, over 25yrs exp, comm. & res. The Projects, 808-5389 Will clean your home. Office, move outs, spring cleaning. Common area, apts, condo’s. Window cleaning, floors, stripped & waxed. 778-7555004, 250-863-7190
Computer Services 12/7 A MOBILE COMPUTER TECH. Certified computer technician, virus removal, repairs, upgrades. Let me come to you. 250-717-6520. 12/7 In-Home Repairs. New Systems/Upgrades. 20+yrs Prof. Service. Peter 215-4137
Concrete & Placing
Drywall
ABBY Concrete for All your Concrete needs, big or small, Please call Jojo for Free Estimate 250-862-5255 DANFORMS Concrete offers Certified Tradesman for driveways, sidewalks, floors, foundations, retaining walls, stairs, wheelchair ramps. Stamped, Exposed & Broom. Free Estimates. Call Dan 250863-5419 RETAINING Wall Specialist. Stamped, Exposed, Driveways Repairs. Joe 250-859-7026
GUY Walker Drywall. Boarding, taping, texture. Call 250869-2922 IMPERIAL DRYWALL, Complete Drywall Services Res. & Comm Free Est 250-801-5335 SMALL TAPING jobs, texture ceilings, 30yrs exp. Phone Bob 250-718-3218 after 6pm WAL TEK Drywall & Renos, board, tape, texture & paint. From new homes to small renos, for a free estimate call Guenther, 250-878-0528
Contractors ALL WEST DEMOLITION Ltd. All types of demolition. Free estimates. Call 250-808-0895 DCR Contracting. New construction & reno’s. Free estimates. 250-862-1746 KARPINSKY Bros. Reno’s, Additions, Decks, Garages, Finishing etc. 250-870-7441 KSK Woodworking, Framing, finishing, foundations & more. Quality workmanship at reasonable prices. 250-979-8948 WENINGER CONST. Family company commited to Kelowna & Big White. 250-765-6898
Countertops CUSTOMROCKCOUNTERS. COM. Premium granite. Whole sale pricing. Cut & finished to your front door. Best price guaranteed. Showroom: 1115 GORDON DR. 250-763-8303 REFACE Countertops. 1/2 the Cost of Replacing. Granite & Corian Designs. 470-2235.
Drywall #1DRYWALL, Taping, Texturing. Small jobs welcome. Call Mark 30yrs exp.250-869-6233 DRYWALL SERVICES & Repairs New work & reno work. 30? exp. Framing, Bording, Taping, Texture. Ken212-9588
Eavestrough KELOWNA GUTTER Cleaning and repair, fix leaks re slope gutters etc, also fascia and metal capping call Richard 250-718-6718
Electrical A&S ELECTRIC. Resid/Comm Wiring. New constr, renov. & service changes. lic’d & bonded. Steve 864-2099 (cont #90929) BEST Choice Electrical Contracting, sm. jobs, service changes/upgrades, 215-1646 CHIPSTERS Electrical, Res. & Comm. Lic’d. & Bonded. Service calls welcome. 808-6595 D. FRANCIS Electrical Ltd. Quality/Dependable Service. Fully ins’d. Lic#91625. 317-6843 ELECTRICIAN - Central and South Okanagan. Licensed, bonded, & insured. Available for renovation and new construction projects. Free Estimates. Seniors’ Discount. Art 250-486-7430 EPIC ELECTRIC Class A, Res/ Comm, Lic’d & Bonded, Service Upgrades, ALL jobs 2 5 0 - 8 5 9 - 5 1 9 5 epic_electric@shaw.ca JRS ELECTRIC: Licns’d, bnded & insr’d. From new builds & renos to service calls. John, 250-448-6510 (cont:98365) LICENSED ELECTRICIAN, Dana Thompson. 20yrs Exp. Free Estimates 826-1287 Kel
SALES & SERVICE DIRECTORY JUNK REMOVAL
Kelowna Junk Removal Ltd. (1998)
House/Yard/Building Sites/Rental Properties/ Renovations/Etc. “We Service just about any kind of clean-up”
Scrapmetal/wood/appliances/etc. *W.C.B. Coverage kelownajunkremoval.com Large 3/2/1 & 1/2 Ton Trucks Excellent Reputation & Excellent Service. Cell 250-718-0992 / 250-861-7066 / Member of Kelowna Chamber of Commerce
PLUMBING XCEL PLUMBING
Irrigation, Gas Fitting and Drain Cleaning. Commercial, residential and renovations. Service and hot water tanks.
CONSTRUCTION 765-6898
Weninger CONSTRUCTION
Call Clint, 250-575-3839
In business since 1989 Licensed & insured
LANDSCAPES
HANDYMAN
UNIQUE LANDSCAPES
• Soils/Mulches • Bubbling Rocks • Decorative Rocks • Landscape Design • Flagstone • Rock Walls • Bobcat/Operators • Planting Mon.-Fri. 8 am - 6 pm, Sat. 8 am - 4 pm, Sun 8 am-4 pm. Pick-up/ Delivery
Call 250-801-YARD (9273) Design Studio • 2810 Benvoulin Rd
LANDSCAPING
C+C LANDSCAPING • Rock Walls • Irrigation • Bobcat •Water Features • Sod • Designs SPRING SPECIALS
250.212.2692
BATHROOMS
MOVING
BATHROOM RENOVATIONS
North End Moving Services
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GEMINI BATHS 250-862-6991 WWW.KELOWNABATHROOMS.COM
WOODLAKE COUNTER-TOPS
250-718-8879
CUTTING & FINISHING SERVICES, FLAT LAY & CABINETRY
250-300-6980
Complete Reno’s, Additions, Garages, Decks, Framing, Finishing, Tenant Improvements. FOR FREE ESTIMATE CALL JOHN 250-870-7441 OR HARRY 250-317-3304
FREE ESTIMATES Brush & Tree Removal Reasonable Rates Stan Korzinski 250-808-2447
Your Kelowna Drywall Specialists. Boarding • Taping • Mudding • Texture Spraying. Full Renovations, Repairs, New or Existing Drywall Basement Suites, Garage Packages.
All Work Guaranteed and Free Estimates Licensed & Insured (WCB Coverage)
Call Mike @ 250-864-0033
Call 250-765-0879
YARD CLEAN-UPS RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL OGO-GROW & BARK MULCH DELIVERY APPLIANCE PICK UPS-RECYCLE
URBAN CLASSIC CABINETRY & DESIGN INC.
Katama Drywall Services
Complete Decks • Arbors • Picollas • Gazebos • Stairs • Planters
anytime
Pgr: 250-861-0303 25 Years of Satisfied Customers
TREE REMOVAL CABINETRY/RENO
DRYWALL
ER DECKING
250-765-2789
KITCHEN CABINETS
CONSTRUCTION & RENOVATIONS DECKS, DECKS, DECKS POWER WASHING Karpinsky Brothers Construction
PHONE BOB
COUNTERTOPS IN STOCK
& Renovation Services
• Kitchen & Bathroom Upgrades • Yard Maintenance • Fences, Decks • Tile • Graffiti Removal
Ph: 250-869-0697 Cell 250-470-9498
COUNTERTOPS RUBBISH REMOVAL
Larry·s Handyman • Interior & Exterior Renovations • Carpentry • Painting • Small Repairs • Pressure Washing
Local or Long Distance Polite & Professional
OKANAGAN PRESSURE WASHING
Commercial Buildings & u/g Parkades, Residential Houses, Driveways Patios, Graffiti Removal. Fully insured & WCB approved. 14 yrs experience. www.okpressurewashing.com
Call Dave 250-491-1336
LANDSCAPING
ASPEN LANDSCAPING LTD
Book now for landscape projects, retaining walls, aerating, power raking, pruning, etc. Spring cleanup,
250-317-7773 or visit us at: aspenlandscaping.ca
REPAIR & RENOVATIONS The Friendly Handyman specializing in... stucco - drywall - paint repairs and renovations. 25 yrs. exp. Seniors Discount
Call 250-317-9876
TILING TILE SETTER
Artistic Ceramics.
Custom tile setting. Travertine, marble, granite & ceramic. Decks, kitchen, baths. Guaranteed work.
BLINDS & DRAPES
EXCAVATING Iron Mule
Since 1989
Window Coverings Quality Products • Alterations & Repairs Free Estimates
250-764-0228
TREMBLAY’S EXCAVATINGLTD.
•Full Landscaping •Rock Retaining Walls •Portable Soil Screener •Excavators & Bobcat Loaders CELL: (250) 979-8033 BUS: (250) 861-1500
Call 250-870-1009
Excavating & Landscping
• Excavating • Bobcat • Dump Truck • Foundations • Retaining Walls • Soil • Etc. Delivery - Clean Up
“Ask About This Months Discount”
250.863.1418
CONCRETE
HEATING & A/C
LAKE CONCRETE Driveways • Sidewalks • Patios • Stamped • Exposed Aggregate • Forms • Finishing Concrete Repair & Sealing Jason: 250-212-2630
Southern BC Heating & Air Conditioning
• Heat Pumps Over 30 Years • Fireplaces Experience • Furnaces Serving the • Repair Okanagan Valley • Install • Sales 250-681-3869
PAINTING
AFFORDABLE PAINTING
Senior’s Specials Experience & Quality New Homes & Repaints Ceilings Bondable. Insurance Work Call Terry 250-863-9830 or 250-768-1098
ELECTRICAL RENOVATIONS
ANTHONY’S MOBILE WORKSHOP
Kitchen, Bath, Entertainment/ Wall Units, Wallbeds, Home Office, Pantry, Closet Organizers. From Design, Build, Install to Full Reno’s. Call 250-860-2801
Design & Window Fashion’s
EXCAVATING
Residential and Commercial New Construction & Renovations Small Jobs GARTH GRANDO Lic. No. 97059 cell: 215-1646 phone/fax 769-9049
ADDITIONS, finished bsmts., kitchen & bath reno’s, tile, hrdwd. & laminate flooring. Drywall, painting. Ext/int finishing. Call 250-870-3187
RENOVATIONS
DUMP/TRUCK SERVICES
ULTIMATE
TNTTRUCKING
Painters & Renos. Drywall, textured ceilings, carpentry, int/ext. painting. Work guaranteed. 250-878-5540 for free esimates.
RENOVATIONS Deck & Rail Kelowna
Serving the Okanagan
Serving the Okanagan 13+ years. Vinyl Decking, Modular Flooring, Aluminum, Glass, Topless & Picket Railings. Starting at $30/ft. installed Call George at 250-878-2483. Showroom #9-3810 Appaloosa Rd. off Sexsmith Rd.
FLOORING Lew Cat Ent. Carpet, Lino, Tiles, Hardwood, Laminate. Free estimates. Great rates. Lewis @ 317-6889 Work Guaranteed.
No load too small • BARK MULCH • SAND • GRAVEL • YARD CLEAN-UP • JUNK REMOVAL LIGHT FLAT-DECK Nick Nixon - Trish Nebot Cell 250-862-0821 Office 250-765-2778
CABINETS 25% OFF
• Design • Supply • Install
MaryAnne’s Kitchen Design
• Free Consultation
• All Countertops Call 250-801-YARD (9273)
250-317-7523
Design Studio • 2810 Benvoulin Rd
WINDOW CLEANING Residential, commercial post construction, gutter cleaning. Serving the Okanagan for 8 years. WCB Contact Randy @ 250-317-1029
BROTHERS WINDOW CLEANING
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Lawn & Garden
Excavating & Drainage
$39.95 “Lawn Cutting Special” Great rates on all yard work. Also wooden fence repair, painting, new fence building 250-863-7539 ACE OF SPADES. Aeration, thatching, hedge & shrub pruning, lawn service, multch, rock, rototilling. Exp’d, ins’d. Michael, 250-878-1315 ALLIUM LAWN CARE Spring Clean-ups & Lawn Maintenance. Experienced & Insured. Call Wesley @ 250-307-4933 ANNOUNCING...A Lawn care company that guarantees your delight. If your tired of cutting your lawn or the company that cuts it for you then call Ryan now @250-469-1288 Vantage Point Lawn & Garden Care. ASPEN LANDSCAPING. Spring clean up, aerating, pruning, etc. 250-317-7773. 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 ER Decking. Comp. Decks, Arbors, Picollas, Gazebo, Risedbeds, Planters 765-0879 IAN’S Yrd. Maint. Comm. & Res. De-Thatching, Pruning, Tree Removal, Fertilizing, Wkly. Lawncare, U/G Sprinklers, 250-765-3215 IT’S Spring! Yard & Property. Main. Res. & Comm. Pw’rake, Aeration, Fert, Etc. 808-0624 I WANT TO CUT Your Lawn! Plain & simple, your lawn needs cutting, and I cut lawns. I’m asking for your business, and in exchange, you will receive both excellent value and exceptional service, GUARANTEED! Weekly maintenance, power raking, pruning, aerating, spring clean-ups, etc. Senior’s discounts, all inquiries welcome! 250-878-7283 ...Common Sense Yard Care... LITZ Lawn Care, weekly mowing, fertilizing, pwr. raking, hedge trimming & gen. yrd. clean-ups. Free Est. 764-6404 TAM’S Gardening. Spring clean-ups/Maint. Planting, weeding, pruning. 250-575-3750
ERBAN Construction. Underground utilities, sewer tie ins, basements, backfilling, driveway prep, land clearing, site prep. Free est. 250-317-1034 EXCAVATING, Irrigation trenches, bsmt excavating & backfill. Clearing underbrush, hauling dirt etc. Backhoe skidsteer & dumptruck. Call Ron, 250470-8055, 250-491-1853 IRON MULE Excavating & Landscaping. Excavating, bobcat & trucking. 250-863-1418 KRENNY’S EXCAVATING. Exc/bobcat serv., Sewer HU’s, UG Utils, Bsmts, Footings, Backfilling, Drvwys, Lndscp, Retaining Walls. Rubber track exc w/blade. Est’s, Fully Ins. Kory 451-9095, 869-9125 Serving Kelowna, Westside, Lake Country LOADER/Min-Exc. Grndwrks, final grading. Owner/Op. Al’s Bobcat Serv. 250-470-2598
Fencing CEDAR FENCE PANELS, 1-800-838-6036 Armstrong
Floor Refinishing/ Installations LEW Cat Ent. Carpet, Lino, Tiles, Hrdwd, Lam. Free est. Great rates. Lewis @ 3176889 Work Guaranteed. NEED Installer? We install carpet, lino, hardwood, laminate. Andreas 250-863-3402. SPECIAL 15% OFF Carpet, Lino, Tile Installation, Restretching, Squeaky floors. We repair. Quality Work! Free Est. Jack 250-769-5716
Lawn & Garden 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-11-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1All Exterior Hedge & Tree Service. Downsizing, trimming, bracing, pruning, sculpturing, etc. Insured. Free quotes. For quality service. Call Dave 250212-1716. 25% Discount for Seniors. An Experienced Gardener, trimming hedges & shrubs, pruning trees, spring garden cleanup. Excel. ref’s. 250-864-0768 CUSTOM Rototilling. Veggie & flower gardens. 250-862-0821
Lawn & Garden
Home Improvements
Landscaping
Mission Creek Landscaping Ltd. Spring cleanup, Aerating, Dethatching, Power raking, Top dressing, Debris removal, Res/Com lawn and garden care, Landscape design and installation, Affordable rates. P. 250.859.5450 Email: info@ missioncreeklandscaping.ca
ROSTKA ENT. Ltd. Complete int/ext. reno’s. Carpentry, drywall, painting, bsmt, decks & more. Lic’d & Insured. BBB Accred. Call: Rob 878-8049. office 764-5449. TIMBERFRAME PERGOLAS, Decks, Wood Docks, Railings, Home Improvement, Renovations and much more... We are specialized in timber- and standard frame construction and offer full service incl. excavating if required. Experienced, exact, fast and affordable. Contact Chris for references and a free quote at (250) 308-7489. Swiss Carpentry Inc., Lumby BC / www.swisscarpentry.com WELLERMADE. Additions, Reno’s, Sun-decks, Bsmt. stes., etc.768-2202 878-6967 Wood Flooring, Log Siding, Log Cabins, Decking, Fencing & T&G U Joint. www.rouckbros.com Rouck Bros. Lumby, BC 1-800-960-3388 WOODLAKE COUNTERTOPS. Counter-tops In-stock. Kitchen Cabinets. Cutting & Finishing Services. Flat lay & Cabinetry. 250-300-6980
C & C LANDSCAPING. Rock walls, irrig, bobcat, design etc. Call 250-212-2692 DIGGINOLES N SHIFTINSTUFF. Pickup & delivery service. Rubbish & recycling removed. Landscape, building supplies & Hay delivered, small equipment transferred. 1ton pickup, 14ft Dump trailer & 20ft Flat bed trailer. Yes we work weekends!! For quality work at reasonable rates, phone Ian 250-864-2339
M&S LAWN & GARDEN Power Raking, Mowing, Pruning, Yard Clean-up, General Maintenance, Irrigation, Complete Landscaping, Retainer Walls, Water Features. Free Estimates Jim 250-861-3693
YARDWORKS. Book you aerating and de-thatching needs now. Father & Son team entering their 13th yr. of business. Kelowna only. 250-764-5172
Heat, Air, Refrig. SOMMERFELD Heating A/C, Install & Repair Heat Pumps, F/P, Gas Fitting Lic. 215-6767 SOUTHERN BC Heating & Air Conditioning. Over 30yrs exp. Call 250-681-3869
Home Improvements ADDITIONS, finished bsmts, kitchen & bth reno’’s, tile, hrwd & laminate flooring. Drywall, painting. Ext/int finishing. Call 250-870-3187 INTERIOR Finishing & Reno’’s. No Job too small, Install & Repairs. Drywall, Plumbing, Doors/Win, Baseboards, Cab., Kitchens, Bthrms. 859-2787 KATAMA Dyrwall. Boarding, Mudding, Taping & Texture Spraying & Reno’s. 864-0033 KMS Home Energy Upgrades, Providing Energy Efficient Solutions & Upgrades for Your Home, Windows, Doors, Ductless Heating/AC, Hardi Plank, and more. 1-877-567-2799 or www.KMSupgrades.ca RESTYLING your living space? Freedom contracting makes your vision into reality. Remodelling - Interiors/Exteriors. Laminate flooring, painting, patios, pergolas etc. Call Doug, 250-575-7006 for estimates. THE Old Pro’’s, Licence & Insured, Reno’’s, Remodeling etc. Barry @ 250-826-2599
Home Repairs LARRY’S Handyman & Reno Serv., Lg. & Sm. jobs, Graffitti Removal etc., 250-718-8879 SMALL household & yard repairs. Seniors friend! Free estimates. Call 250-826-5627
Kitchen Cabinets BATHROOM RENO’S. Plumbing Repairs. Bathrooms By Gemini 862-6991, 764-0189 MARYANNE’S Kitchen Design. 25% off. See ad in Service Directory. 250-317-7523
Landscaping #1 STOP FOR ROCKS. www.bcrocks.com. Please call 250-862-0862 ASPEN LANDSCAPING. Spring clean up, aerating, pruning, etc. 250-317-7773. BARK Mulch, good quality top soil & landscape supplies, Sunoaka Valley Transport Ltd. 2696 Kyle Rd. Open Mon. Sat. 8-5pm, 250-769-9094 We Deliver.
EDGING Emerald Cedars Okanagan Grown SPECIAL!
6 ft-10 for $280 5 ft-10 for $189 4ft-10 for $150 2 Gal.-10 for $135 1 Gal.-20 for $95 3 ft-Blue Spruce-10 for $250 Volume Discounts Free Delivery
Budget Nurseries Toll free 1-866-498-2189 ENSIGN BROS. Call us for a quote on all your excavating & landscaping needs. Mon-Sat. 250-769-7298 GREENCO Landscaping. Yard maint, spring clean-up, pruning, weekly cuttings, sprinkler repair. For best service call 250-681-3200, 250-863-9393. HEDGEKEEPERS - Trimming, shaping, pruning - professional competitive service for all your trees & shrubs. Yard clean-up & refreshing or new installations call for consultation or free estimate 250-769-6041 POOLS/ Landscapes/ Decks/ Fences/ Concrete/ Design. Call Unique 250-801-9273 SPECIAL Touch Landscaping Yrd. Maint. Spring clean-up, Pruning, Lawn cutting, Fert.& Sprinkler repair. 250-212-4972 TREMBLAY’S EXCAVATING retaining walls, full landscaping. Exc/Bobcat.250-979-8033
Machining & Metal Work GET BENT Metal Fab, fences, gates, railings, security bars, boat railings. 863-4418 www.getbentmetalfab.ca
Moving & Storage JOE’S MOVING.reasble rates, fully equip’d trucks, local-long dist, no job too small.470-8194
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AAA Best Rates Moving $59+. “Why Pay More” Short/Long Distance. Free Est. Res/Comm, 861-3400 DAN-MEL MOVING. 16’’ One ton 7x12 Trailer. Local/Long Haul. Bonded/Insured. Dan 215-0147/250-766-1282. FAMILY Movers. Moving? Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance throughout 2009. Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250493-2687 LOW COST MOVING AND DELIVERY, FULLY INSURED, RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL MOVES, KITCHEN CABINET DELIVERIES. #1 IN SERVICE & RELIABLILITY. PLEASE CALL TODAY 250-470-8284 www.cchdeliveries.com
Painting & Decorating 100% AFFORDABLE Painting Exp, quality. Int Paint/ceilings. Winter Specials. Terry 8639830 or 768-1098 1ST. In customer service, Cando Painting, prof. reliable crew, 15yrs. in business, Int/Ext. Eddie 250-863-3449
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100% Guaranteed Prestige Painting, European Craftsmanship, Fine Detail work, Ext/Int. Guaranteed Results. 250-864-1041. ACCENT Painting & Decor. 30yrs exp, int/ext, ceiling paint, texture, repaint specialists, seniors disc. 250-717-6070 BRIT-CAN Painting Services. 20yrs exp. Senior discount. Free estimates. 250-863-1389 CLEAN Professional Painters. Cadillac Painters at Ford prices. 30yrs exp. Seniors discount. Call Derek at P&D Painting. 250-769-0228 DALE’S PAINTING Service. Painting Kelowna a better place since 1982, 862-9333 GREG’S Painting, Comm/ Res., Int/Ext. Free est. Seniors Dis., European Experience, 100% Guaranteed. 212-9961
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Painting & Decorating ULTIMATE Painters & Renos. Work guaranteed. 250-8785540 for free estimates.
Plumbing
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XCEL PLUMBING, Irrigation, Gas Fitting and drain cleaning. Comm/res and reno’’s. Service & hot water tanks. 575-3839 KOSKI Plumbing-Heating Gas Fitting Reno’s Res. Bonded/Insured Troy @ 718-0209
Pressure Washing OKANAGAN Pressure Washing. Comm/Res. Fully ins’d. Dave, 250-491-1336
Roofing & Skylights A TEAM MASTER ROOFER Experienced in all kinds of roofing. New, Reroof & Repair. European Quality 2 yrs. Warranty. Call Steffen C#: 8638224 W#:778-754-1015 Master & Visa cards welcome BERTRIM Contracting Co. New roofs, reroofs, roof conversion & repair & general home maint. Bonded & insured. 28yrs exp. Free est. Call 250-768-9675 DO IT RIGHT ROOFING AND SIDING. Free Est. Pat 250826-3807. EAGLE ROOFING. CEDAR CONVERSIONS, NEW CONSRUCTION, REROOF. FREE EST. CALL 250-826-3311
Rubbish Removal
250-808-0733 SKYHIGH DISPOSAL Full Service Junk Removal & Bin Rentals. A 49.99 1/2ton truck. Load junk & yard waste. Haul away special. Will haul just about anything. Cal Cal 250863-7539
SALES & SERVICE DIRECTORY RENOVATIONS
ROSTKA
HOME RENOVATIONS
Enterprises Ltd.
The Okanagan’s Renovation Specialists Residential and Commercial, Additions, Garages, Basements, Windows, Doors, Decks, Fencing, Carpentry, Drywalling, Painting Top Quality Worksmanship & Service
Rob 250-878-8049 Off. 250-764-5449
DRYWALL SERVICES & REPAIRS New work & renovation work. Over 30 yrs. experience. Framing, boarding, taping, texture t-bar ceilings & insulation. Call Ken 250-212-9588
• Bath Remodels • Decks • Drywall
• Kitchen Remodels • Painting • Plumbing
•Electrical • Tile Work • To-Do Lists • Much More
A Division of Bayside Developments Ltd.
SERVICE YOU CAN TRUST
Qualified, Reliable. • Bonded •Installations • Repairs • Renovations • H. Water Tank • Washer, Dryer • Dishwasher Over 30 yrs. Experience
MEMBER
Independently Owned and Locally Operated
ELECTRICAL
PLUMBING
HEATING
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)
•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
PLUMBING
BAYSIDE PLUMBING & Gas Fitting
QUALITY WORKMANSHIP
Kelowna • 250-717-5500 kelowna.handymanconnection.com
Lic. & Insured - Ref’s available (WCB Coverage)
DRYWALL
EXPERIENCED CRAFTSMEN
Licensed, Bonded & Insured
SOMMERFELD HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
• New & Existing Heating Systems • Heat pumps, A/C • Gas fitting • Licensed & Insured. • Replacement Furnace.
Call Wayne (250) 215-6767
Call Walter 250-766-5580 Cell 250-317-2279
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
REMODELING
LITTLE REPAIRS
MOVING
LAWN & GARDEN
Southern BC Heating & Air Conditioning
THE OLD PRO’S
Small Household & Yard Repairs. A man that helps seniors get little jobs done. From lighting fixture upgrades, cleaning eaves troughs to re-keying locks and desktop computer upgrades & virus scans.
Joe’s Moving Service
We Guarantee to keep Scheduled Appointments.
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KELOWNA DECK & RAIL. Serving the Okanagan 13+ Yrs. Vinyl Decking, Modular Flooring, Aluminum, Glass, Topless & Picket Railings. Starting @ $30/ft. installed. Call George @ 250-878-2483. Showroom #9-3310 Appaloosa Rd. off Sexsmith Road.
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.
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Windows FACTORY Direct Window Replacements, Free Estimates. Starline Windows 765-6334
Equestrian FREE Board for horse in exchange for help with horses from Thurs-Sun in E. Kel. Shelter & beautiful pasture. Call 250-769-0599
Stucco/Siding DESIGN Stucco & Stone. New homes, reno’s & repairs. No job too small. Clean, quality work. Zoltan 250-864-9798.
Trucking/ Bull Dozing
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Sporting Goods
3 YEAR old, stainless steel Frigidaire Pro Series stove with Duel fuel - gas oven/electric oven excellent working condition - $800. 3 year old, stainless steel Frigidaire Pro Series dishwasher excellent working condition - $250. 8 year old white Frigidaire deep freezer (10 cubic feet) - $150. Please call Joe(250) 764-8663 WHITE Beaumark Washer & White Kenmore Dryer, Both Excellent Running Condition. $100/both. 250-860-1566.
SOFA and loveseat in good cond., $50, twin beds in new cond w/matching bedding & conforters, $50, bdrm suite, dresser, armoir and 2 night stands, $100. Computer desk, $5. 2 armchairs, $10. 32” TV & small stand, $30. Small chest freezer, 3yrs old, 3’x4’, $50. Beveled glass wall mirror, 3’x3’, $30. Call 250-861-4350
RUSSIAN SKS’’s - top choice, cleaned, oiled & inspected, from $299. Ammo - 1120 RDS-Case $195. 12 ga shotgun ammo & clay targets $99. Quality Firearms bought & sold. GLOCKs + accessories stocking dealer. Weber & Markin Gunsmiths. 4-1691 Powick Rd, Kelowna, (250)762-7575
Building Supplies
1998 Bobcat 773, heated cab, 4500hrs, rebuilt engine, new tires, fully serviced, excellent condition, $14,500obo. 1998 Bobcat 763, open cab, 2100hrs, new tires, fully serviced, excellent condition, $14,500 obo. 250-212-1550 2003 EX 200 LC c/w Q/A & new cleanout bucket, 3200hrs, very clean machine $69,500 obo. Len 250-550-4100.
EXTERIOR sidings: board & batten, channel, bevel, log cabin. Dry. T&G; fir, cedar & pine (1x4 1x6). Fencing; fir & cedar. Latice panels. Timbers & beams. Lumber for garden boxes, retaining walls, hobby wood. 1-800-838-6036 Armstrong.
Feed & Hay
Farm Equipment Rototiller, 8’ Maschio, like new Asking $8000. Large quantity’s of galvanized table 1/4” on spools, & PVC 1 1/4” irrigation pipe, & Senninger PVC sprinklers on 24” risers. 250-558-0192. 250-308-2865. TRACTORS, John Deere 1630, 50hp $6000. John Deere 1140 55hp $6000. Both have 5000hrs. 250-878-6173
Livestock
Pets Adorable Chocolate Lab pups, reg. parents, 1st shots, $500. 250-545-4173, 250-309-6695. Chi hua hua, 1 male, $450, new litter March 20, orders accepted, (250)492-7775 MALTESEPOM: F/puppy, 12 wks, dewormed & shots, $499.obo 860-8948,469-4247 Whoodles, (Soft coated, wheaton Terrier Cross small standard poodle), non-shedding, non-allergenic, family raised, intelligent & easy to train. Ready to go April 6th to good homes. Vet checked, 1st shots, $1000 (250)838-5500
Antiques / Vintage ANTIQUE 6 Burner wood cookstove, came w/areage bought, made by Dominion Co. called a Burbank circa 1945, very nice looking stove, bun warmer on top, water storage on side, asking $2800. probably worth a lot more! For more info. call Nadine 250801-3042 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.
Furniture
EXCELLENT cond., WD, extra capacity, top load, white, SxS. Call 250-778-478-2127, 250469-2127 $275/pr
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 DININGRM table w/6 chairs, $175. Diningrm hutch, $125. Dbl bunk beds w/mattresses, $125. White bunk bed, frame only, $75. 1 single bed w/mattress, $150. Light brown bdrm suite, $400. Little Tykes kitchen, $50. Lawnmower, $25. Stand up vaccuum, $25. Dbl mattress, $100. TV hutch, $50. Rose colored leather couch & loveseat, $125. 250-764-6135 NEW 3-pc Sectional Sofa w/ottoman, In orig. pkg. Worth $1499, Must Sell $899 250550-6647 can deliver
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Heavy Duty Machinery
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Free Items FREE: 4 plate coil stove oven unit. Complete with rotiserie. 250-868-4873 FREE: ceiling fan, older type green stove in working cond., 3dr steel bathroom vanity w/mirror. 250-868-4873 FREE: Queen Hide-A-Bed, good shape, earth tones, 250491-4145. FREE well rotted horse manure. Dilworth area. Call 250762-4600 FREE: Well rotted horse manure. Mission Hill Winery area. 250-768-0743. You pick up. LOOKING for farm for Ferals. Must be able to provide warm dry safe year round shelter. Willing to provide fresh water & food daily. These Ferals will be spayed/neutered. For info call 250-768-8134 SOLID Wood Computer Desk, 250-861-8907 WE Will recycle for free BBQ’s, Rad’s, Alum. windows, Copper wire, Batteries. Save Ad. 250-717-0581
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3 - 2 year old Bulls; 6 yearling bulls; 6 yearling Steer calves; 11 yearling Heifers; Cow Calf pairs - Call (250)992-2294 “Easterlambs and lambs ready for pasture, certified organic,grass-fed, 250 547 6253” HORSE Disposal, Call Dave @ 250-309-0629
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Tools OXY-ACETYLENE set which includes gauges, hoses, tips and cutting head. Comes with purchased oxygen tank and acetylene tank, both full of gas and never used. Tanks are not rented or leased but are owned. You just pay for frills. $350. Call 250-765-7811
$100 & Under 6” Twin Foam mattress with cover, brand new, $100. 250766-1359 ASSORTED electronics, $25$35ea. 250-769-9295 ASSORTED TV’s, 25”-29”, $50ea. 250-769-9295 DOUBLE garage elec door opener, $50. Call 250-8616830 FRENCH DOORS, $100/pr. 250-769-9295 KING Size Waterbed, wood frame w/headboard $100. 250878-6173 LUMBER 2x4’s 9ft. & longer, 100pcs. $90. 250-317-2434 NEW screen for 6’ patio door. $25. 250-766-1359 NEW WL Router & WL adapterm used only 1mo. $60 obo. 250-763-6038 eves.
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4 Galv racks (breadracks) 2’xWx6’L on castors $300ea. 1 Bunrounder div by Eberhardt, heavy duty $1700 250-4941299 after 5pm BRAND new 5 stage reverse osmosis water filtration system. Retail price: $795. Now: $250. Call 250-863-1544 DOLLAR Store in N. Glenmore, closing out sale. 50-70% off EVERYTHING. Kane Rd off Glenmore Rd. DO YOU NEED LARGE AMOUNTS OF FREE FILL? no trucking charge 250-307-3839 Dacron Enterprises LTD. METAL Truck box, like new $150., 5th wheel Attchmnt. $200. Tailgate used w/5th wheel $50. Rototiller 5hp $150. 250-869-0061. USED water softener, $800, hot water tank $200, reverse osmosis system. $300. Call 250-808-5354 WALK-IN TUB. Massage jets, brand new display model, right hand door, as seen on TV. Installation available. For info call 250-862-0813
2 Wooden Wine racks, 60-120 bottles. $75ea. Call 250-7685951 4X8 Pool table, Brunswick, $200. 250-769-9295 AMERICAN Flyer Train Set, cerca 1948, $200 Firm. Call 250-763-5680 BRAND new, never used single bed with frame & bed in a bag. $150. 250-766-1359 COMPUTER System, WIN XP, Internet ready, excellent condition, $200. 869-2363 Kel COOPER tires M&S, 235/75R16. As new. $200. Call 250-860-9688 ELECTRIC Massage Chair, good condition $180. 250-7641085 LUMBER 2x4’s 9ft. & longer 200pcs. $175. 250-317-2434 NEW Wide Table: dark red 84”x36”x26”(h), beautiful $180. 250-764-1085 OFFICE desk & file cabinets, $200. 250-769-9295 POOL Table, miniature set. Almost new, size 55x31x32H, 4 sticks & balls $180. 764-1085 PRELUDE Excaliber Golf Righthand set. $195. Top line, 250-491-8177 TV, Sanyo 27”. Excellent. 2004. $125. Remote. Call 250768-5951 WHIRLPOOL refrigerator, like new, $200. 250-769-9295
Misc. Wanted CASH Paid for quality used books, Pandosy Books, 1889 Springfield Rd. 250-861-4995 LOOKING FOR new or gently used dbl bed w/ box spring, prefer if still in plastic and reasonably priced. 250-546-3774 PURCHASING DOWNSIZES & ESTATES. Cash paid for useful items. Please call me BEFORE you throw anything out! SAVE THIS AD! OKestates.ca CALS 250-860-1958 WANTED: 5 12’ aluminum orchard ladders in good shape. 1-250-866-5103
Musical Instruments FREE LOCAL DELIVERY on serviced, used pianos $495 up. Visit www.worldofmusic.ca click on “used inventory” or call 250-869-0819. Toll Free 1-800-663-5183 PIANOS Warehouse Sale @ Moir Pianos. STEINWAY, HEINTZMAN, YAMAHA and more !! Priced to Sell !! Call Richard @ 764-8800
Sporting Goods CALLAWAY Big Bertha Steel Head X14 Irons, reg. Flex, graphite shaft, 3 to SW, $350. Electronic Caddy fold-up model $350. Ed @ 250-764-4737 HIKING SEASON = BEAR SEASON. Protect yourself, Shotgun Specials at Weber & Markin Gunsmiths, #4 - 1691 Powick Rd. Kelowna 762-7575 TRAMPOLINE 14ft. Top line, son competes at OGC, used 5yrs, $1100. 250-878-6173
$300 & Under BETTER Quality Chesterfield & loveseat, ex. cond., $300. (250)765-3323 BUREAU & Dresser: wood, 9 drawer, (71”x31”) w/wide Mirror, $250./both 250-764-1085 CENTRAL Vacuum w/attachments, $299. Will install. 250762-3468, 250-869-2947 COMPUTER LAPTOP, WIN XP, internet, excellent condition, $300. 250-869-2363 (Kel) GRANDFATHER Clock, Westminster Quartz. 78”h, beautiful $230. 250-764-1085. HEALTH Rider Training Machine, 3yrs. old Value $1200. now $330. 250-764-1085 HIDE-A-BED, $225, excellent, full size, like new. Flower pattern. Call 250-768-5951
$400 & Under 1998 Chevy shortbox, fits ‘88‘98, exc cond., $375. Call 250765-7522 LRG sectional, 3pce, sofabed, duel reclining sec., blue. Sell sep$200ea/$400 all. 768-1566
$500 & Under 2 9’x7’ cedar garage doors w/1/2hp operators & all hardware.Both/$425.250-764-2355 APT size piano, beautiful cond., $500 obo. Call 250769-0241
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Garage Sales
Acreage for Sale
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ESTATE SALE: Fri/Sat/Sun. Mar 26-28, 9-3pm, 270 Pemberton Rd. 40yrs. of collectables, Loads of pwr. tools, etc., Antique radio collection w/repair kit. Hshld. items, furniture. Rare ‘58 Chevy Impala w/continental kit. 30M orignal miles, mint cond., 2001 1500cc Kawasaki, 2006 650cc Yamaha.
8 ACRES near Enderby with: pasture, hayfield, 5 bdrm. house - 1840 s.f. on main floor & 1800 s.f. daylight basement, wrap around deck, attached double garage, barn/shop, good well & fruit trees. $499,000. For info: 250-8386151
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.
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.
Fantastic view of City of Penticton & lakes, 4900sqft rancher, custom built in 2005 on 1.03 acre, large shop, $1,600,000, (250)493-0358, on line, comfree.com, #1272 SPACIOUS 2240 SQ/FT. bi-level home on 1/3 acre with a very private setting, located on a quiet cul-de-sac, with Crown land behind. Incredible views of Black Mountain and the valley. Walking distance to school, bus stop and golf course. House features: new hardwood floors, steam room, games room, two fireplaces (one with wood stove insert), newer roof, huge deck with hot tub, storage shed, dog kennel and fenced back. Must see to appreciate! Phone: 250-8781460 or 250-491-1843 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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TOWNHOUSE priced to sell. 2500sq’, 4bd, 3bth, great central location. $347,900. OPEN HOUSE: Sun March 28, 2-4 pm. #20-140 Nickel Rd. Call 250-860-1437
Garage Sales
Houses For Sale
ESTATE Sale. Sat 20th, 9-4. High-end bdrm set, scandonavian style furniture & more. Everything must be sold. 456 Oakaview Rd. Upper Mission MOVING Sale. Elec rotesserie, 4cu’ Danby freezer, sofa, makes into dbl bed. Round kitchen table w/2chairs, Panasonic stereo, CD changer, cassette player. Dinette tabble, glass top, 4 upholstered chairs. Sunbeam mixmaster, misc kitchen cookware, dishes. 250-762-4905 UPPER Mission. Large assortment of white furn. Shabby Chic, antique & project pieces. March 27, 9-2. 5428 Tanager Crt. See castanet ad.
FANTASTIC Opportunity to own nicely updated 4Bd. home with gorgeous valleyview on priv. 7acre property in Ellison. MLS. $775,000. Charlene Bertrand, Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty, 250-870-1870 PRIVATE 80acres outside of Williams Lk. treed w/lovely creek running thru, asking $130,000. 250-764-1480
Apt/Condos for Sale 1 BDRM + den, close to all amenities. Rutland areaBarber Rd. Top floor, great view. $900/mo. 250-8682601. 2BD Condo in Rutland. $154,900. Jessica Levy, Prudential. Call 250-470-0264
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READY to build on this 3 acres in Whitevale area, Lumby. Flat, few trees, drilled well. Gas/hydro to driveway. Price $245,000 GST.obo. 250-5476932.
NEW MLS Listing. Hot Deal @ $238,800. Gorgeous 2Bd. 2Ba. top flr. condo, w/great view, quiet loc., cls. to shopping & lake, Call Larry Slemko Realty Executives 861-5122
INVESTORS! FULL DUPLEX! $285,000, spacious, well-built sxs duplex, features 3bdrms, 2bath, garage each side, income at April 1 is $2100/mo. located on nice corner lot in busy Prince George, TURNKEY, time limited offering, view online at: www.buy-thishouse.ca, call 250-490-8888, Penticton
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Mobile Homes & Parks 20 Minutes from Orchard Park Drive by 64A
Spacious 2240 sq. ft. bi-level home on 1/3 acre with a very private setting, located on a quiet cul-de-sac, with Crown land behind. Incredible views of Black Mountain and the valley. Walking distance to school, bus stop and golf course. House features: new hardwood floors, steam room, games room, two fireplaces (one with wood stove insert), newer roof, huge deck, storage shed, dog kennel and fenced back yard. Must see to appreciate! 250 878-1460 or 491-1843
******* OKHomeseller.com Where smart sellers meet smart buyers! View Thompson Okanagan properties for sale.// Selling? No Commission. (250) 545-2383 or 1-877-291-7576 $398,000. Rutland, just listed, suite up/suite down, 5bd, 3bth, 2lndry’s. MLS Ken Dempsey, Remax. 250-717-5000 $448,000 Rutland, Just listed, 8yrs new, 4bd+den, no GST, fully finished. MLS Ken Dempsey, Remax. 250-717-5000 Affordable 55+ Community in Enderby, BC features large late model homes, low taxes, close to shopping & recreation RV prkg. For info. call 250308-2110, 250-308-6703 CLEAN, Bright, 4Bd. home. New windows, new furnace & 5appls., $349,900. MLS. Charlene Bertrand Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty 250-870-1870 Last Chance before MLS. End of road, private location, 5 bdrm, 3 bath, w/o basement suite, fully reno’d, new roof. You’ve gotta see this place! Priced well below appraised value. Call to view. $749,900 Kevin 250-868-7680 MUST SELL. Fixer Uppers, Foreclosures & Distress sales. Free list MacDonald Realty KelownaDistressSale.info THINKING OF SELLING? For a confidential, no obligation, free market evaluation of your property call Mark Jontz, Royal Lepage 250-762-9446 or 250-860-1100 anytime.
Lots 1/2 acre lot with a view of Shuswap Lake. This is one of the last undeveloped lots in Shuswap Lake Estates, 16 km from Salmon Arm. Asking $99,900 or will make trade as downpayment on property in Kelowna. Contact Ron or Annette at 250-563-2356 or raparnell@shaw.ca for more information. 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 LUMBY: 3 view lots on new subdivision (Schunter Drive) Lot 2: $115,000 + GST. Lot 3: $120,000 + GST. Lot 4: $125,000 + GST. Call Mike 250-547-9402, 250-309-1042
Mobile Homes & Parks 1980 Moduline 14x66 + extras $72,000. #110 Silver Star RV Park. Phone (250)545-7633 2bdrm modular home in Armstrong, BC features large lease lot, privacy, exc. access, $129,500. Call Vern at Re/max Enderby 888-609-7764 or cell: 250-308-2110 FSBO. Doublewide. Many updates. Pets ok. 2bd & computer rm. All appl. $55,000 obo. Call 250-707-3272, cell 250864-9622 NEW Home, new warranty avail in Lake Country. #83 Belaire Estates. Family, small pet welcome. Open floor plan, 2bd, 2bth. Call Bob, 250-8084117 Reno’d 2bdrm 12x62 mobile in downtown Lumby MHP, $53,900. (250)547-9659
McCulloch Heights
Brand new. 3 bed. 2 bath. Over 1300sq.ft. Great room design. Concrete foundation. Sundeck. Quiet cul-de-sac space. $189,900 plus GST. Low down payment. Modern & Urban “Sierras” neighborhood. Close to downtown West Kelowna
Brand new 3 bed, 2 bath, FUNctional floor plan. Sundeck. Concrete foundation. $189,900 plus GST. Phase 3 - over 50% sold out. So act fast.
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Townhouses $245,900. Rutland Townhome, 3bd, 2bth, gar., fnc’d yard, pet ok. AA cond. MLS Ken Dempsey, Remax. 250-717-5000 RANCHER TOWNHOME 1250sq’. No steps. Attached carport. Age 50+. $199,900. Fred Maier 717-7316 Remax TUSCANY TOWNHOME IN QUAIL RIDGE, 2745sq’, dbl garage, lavish oversize master suite, views over fairways, 2 fp, $519,000. Open house Wed & Sun 1-4. Team Maier Remax Fred 717-7316 Paul 215-1297.
Apt/Condo for Rent 1&2BD. 1880 Pandosy, Adult building, NP, NS, all utils & WD incl. Move in incentives. Immed. $750-$950. Call 250712-2401 1BD like new, furn’d, $685. NS, NP. By rec centre. May 1. Call 250-718-8866 1BD or 2bd, avail immed. Quiet, secured, updated building located in DT area. Walking dist to shopping. Cultural District, Waterfront Park, bus route. Incl FS, DW. Building amenities include beautiful landscaped courtyard, laundry room & covered secure prking. Price starts at $800. Ask about signing bonus avail for Mar/Apr. Contact Jagoda for more info at 250-762-0571 1 BDRM: Top floor. Spectacular lakeviews. Award winning gardens. 1/2 blk to Gyro beach, bus & Mission Park shops. Indoor pool, hot tub & fitness center. $875 No pets. 3195 Walnut. 250-762-3455 www.thepalisade.ca 2100 Boucherie Rd., 2bd. 2ba. NEW Adult bldg., 1230sf., blinds, 5appl., gas fp, u/g prkng, pool, hottub, gym, np, ns, nkids, $1100.mo. Myles @ 306-536-7955 2BD, 1.5bth DT, lrg balcony, ug prking, new flrs & paint, FS, DW, lndry hook-ups. $1050+ utils. 250-317-5054 or 250763-8824 2BD. apartment, Spacious, close to Capri Mall, NS, NP, 1yr lease, avail March 1. $895 incl heat. 250-763-6600 2BD +den, close to shopping & park. Ug prking, pool, new kit & bth, $900. 250-317-6672 2BD. WESTBANK top flr, lakeview, vaulted ceilings, spacious, bright, upgraded, utils. incl’d., $1390. 250-859-1300
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2 BDRM, $975 hydro, f/s, NO PETS, on Rutland Rd. South, Belgo Area, on bus route, Avail. now. 491-3345 or 869-9788 (Cell) 2 BDRM: Top floor, DW, W/D hook-ups. Spectacular lakeviews. Award winning gardens. 1/2 blk to Gyro beach, bus & Mission Park shops. Indoor pool, hot tub & fitness center. $1145-$1240. No pets. 3195 Walnut. 250-762-3455 www.thepalisade.ca 3 BEDROOM main flr, centr locat, shrd lndry, carport, shed, sm pet OK, Ref req’d. $1400 incl util & yard care. PH: 250-862-6660. ATTN SENIORS: 1bd suites for lease in a secure quiet well maintained building. View of Mill Creek and beautiful backyard, close to bus, shopping, hospital & beaches. Call 250762-4160 FURNISHED, Secure, 1bd., sunrm, 2ba., 6appl., u/g prkng, ns, np, $1250. incl. pwr., June 1st-Oct.+neg. 250-491-4464 HAWTHORN PK. 55+. Furn’d. or unfurn’d., $900.mo., Avail. Immediately, Marlene Braun Coldwell Banker250-878-5242 In Madison Kelownas’ New West and best upscale downtown.1bd+den.1130sq’+500sq’ terrace. $1300. 250-869-1850 NEAR Capri Mall. Senior orientated building. NP, lndry, 1bdrm+den, $770. 979-2771
1BD Nr. KLO college, suit working cple. NP, ref’s, 4 appl, deck, lg. yrd., private, $900. utils incl. Immed. 861-9013 2BD. 2 lvg.rms., 1ba, WBank, $1000.mo+dd. & hydro, ns, np, Avail. immed, 250-864-4255 2BD., Lg. fnc’d. yrd., insuite w/d, all appl., ref’s. req’d., $950.+utils Avail now765-0609 2BDRM Duplex for rent. 1750sq’, new paint, working couple, $825. 250-575-1909, 250-763-1558 3BD, 1bth upper level near hospital and OK College, FS, DW, WD hookups, ref’s, $1000+utils. Call Joe, 250826-7824 Avail. April 1st. APRIL1. 2bd upper flr in 4plex near OUC (KLO) FS, WD, AC, NP, NS. Double driveway. $1100+utils. 250-717-3407 AVAIL immed., 2bd, 1bth, all appl, utils not incl, cat, small dog neg. 912 El Paso Rd. $950. Call 250-808-1593 GLENMORE. 3BD, 2bth Duplex, close to schools & shops, FS, WD incl, sec gar., NP, NS. $1350. Call 250-863-8380 RECENT reno, 3lrg bdrms, 2bths, quiet street close to Capri Mall & bus, NS, NP, incl hydro. WD hookups. $1275. 250763-9693
4BD, 2ba, Duplex w/2bd. suite, share/inlaws/friends, $1595. 250-860-6995 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 4BD. Perfect for extended family or caregiver situation. 2 sep. spaces w/2 liv. rms., 2 din. rms., 4ba’s., only 5yrs old. Nice yrd., good prkng., cls. to Apply Bowl, $1850.+ utils, ndogs, Call Doug 470-8216 4 BEDROOM updated home in West Kelowna with all appliances, central air. Close to schools and shopping, large fenced yard with powered work shop. Non smoking, pets negotiable. $1500/month plus some utilities. Contact 250768-3173 or 250-863-8335. BETWEEN HOMES? Furn’d 1/2 house, priv ent, deck, yard, prking, lndry. All linens, dishes, cookware prov. Shortterm ok. NS, NP. $1250+$250 utils. Kelowna. 250-491-3090 RENT TO OWN Tired of renting? Get on the path to home ownership! If you have a small down payment, I have a nice home for you. Less than perfect credit OK. Call 1(866)927-7027
1BD located by Nesters Market DT. $725 incl utils. sep WD, NS, NP. 250-763-9693 1bd. new, bright, w/o. 5appl. 1person, np, ns $790. Avail now 250-768-6728, 718-7456 1BD. New Upper Miss., sat/ac, int/util/wd incl., priv. prkng/ent., ns, np, $850. Apr. 1, 764-6383 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 1BD. Rutland, np, ns, $700. incl. utils. cls. sch/bus/shops, April 1, 250-765-1415 1BD. Rutland, priv. ent., mature quiet working person, util. incl., int/cent. air, ns, cats acceptible, $750. +1/2mo. dd, Apr. 1st, 250-860-5048 Deb. 1BD. Rutland, shared w/d, n/s, n/p, near bus, female pref, $700mo. incls. utils. 801-9621. 1BD., Spacious, bright, Glenrosa, sep ent., patio, bus rte., f/s, dw, a/c, microwave, share wd, ns, np, $700. 707-3375 1BD w/o, single occupancy, NS, NP, WD, Lakeview Heights, $750 inclusive. Call 250-863-4373 1-BEDROOM 5-Appliances, Patio, $700 OR 2-Bedroom, 4-Appliances, Patio, $850. Carport Including utilities - 92 Suites On File - 250-860-1961 Register Online www.cdnhomefinders.ca 2BD. Avail. 1150sf., Hosp. area, lg. yrd. w/creek, 4appl., $895.+1/2 utils., 250-868-9059 2BD, bright w/o suite, nice setting on Blk Mnt. Shr’d lndry, pet neg., $850 +some utils + DD. Apr. 1st. 250-765-8410 2BD. & bth, own lndry, sep ent, 6appl, NS, NP, Nparties. Modern 1500sq’ unit, $1300. utils incl. 250-765-4495 2BD. +den w/d, incl. utils. $900. nr. school/bus, 380 Hardie Rd. Rutland, 862-5756 Ruth or Jai. 2BD. fully furn’d., near bus stop, np, ns, pref working cpl., 250-808-3777. 2BD. Mar. 1. Glenrosa family home. Quiet working person/cpl only. Bus rte. no prtys. NP. $850. incl utils. 768-3574 2BD, NP, NS, $950 incl utils & cbl. Call 250-763-1642 or 250859-4451 2BD., quiet, close to schools, NP. $850. +utils. Glenmore area. 717-3010, 469-2322 2BDRM bsmt on 729 Renshaw Rd. April 1. Call anytime, 250-765-9294 & 250-307-4486 but can only view bsmt every Sunday after lunch 2BDRM Utils incl. Cls. to bus. 2mins. to UBCO. Nice & clean. $800/mo. Call 250-766-1314, 250-718-1975 2BD suite, kit., lvingrm, lndry, approx 900sq’, 4appl, carport. Rutland upper bench, NP, NS, quiet neighborhood. $825 incl utils. Phone 250-765-1589 2BD. Winfield bsmt, priv ent., FS, NS, NP, Apr. 1st, $790 incl utils, DD. 250-861-0656 2BD. w/o,cls.to UBC/bus, sep. prkng., w/d, $950. incl cble & int. Apr. 1, 250-762-4670 2BD. W/O, f/s, $900. util. incl. ns, np, Glenmore, Valley Rd. Apr 1, 860-6213,870-1381 2BD. W/O, in Glenmore Orchard, $850. nr. shops, banks, medical, Apr. 1, 250-681-2406 3BD suite in Rutland, minuttes from Athens Pool and RMS. Totally reno’d unit w/oak kit., $1200 incl utils. NP. Todd, 250-765-0616 BRAND new 2bd suite for rent. NS, NP. Avail April 1. $900. Call 250-491-9340
EXEC suite, 1 bdrm, level ent, all inclusive, view, spotless, Mount Royal. NS, NP. $875/mo. 250-717-1033. LEGAL Fully Furn’d. W/O bach. suite, suit 1, ns, nprtys, np, insuite w/d, off-street prkng., Upper Miss., Avail. April 1, $625. +utils. 212-9588 MAY 1. 2bd, priv ent, no stairs, NS, NP. $895 incl utils. Call 250-765-2857 NEWLY RENOVATED 2 bdrm bsmnt suite. central location, close to bus routes, 4 appliances, NS, NP. $800 plus $100 for utilities. available may 1, 2010. 250-762-2650 NEWLY Renovated Lg. 2Bd. 1Ba. bsmt. ste., 6appl., prkng, $850.+40%utils., sm. pet neg., Avail. Apr. 1, 250-575-0830 RURAL RUTLAND BENCH Bright 1 Bdrm with view. NS NP, No Lndry Hkup, car req’d. $700 incl util 491-4799 RUTLAND - 2 bdrm bsmt suite, sep ent. w/d, f/s/d, new kitchen, cable tv/internet, close to schools/YMCA/hockey rink/ BMX track/major bus routes, N/S, pets OK $1100 util. incl. call 250-448-6242 UPPER GLENROSA - 2-Bdrm suite, upscale neighborhood. HEATED floors, central air, level entrance, full lakeview, lots of windows, lots of trees, own yard. 5 appl, own laundry, w/less net, sat TV. 1 or 2 nonsmokers, cats OK, 5 min walk to bus. Avail April 1, $900/mo, 1/2 mo damage dep. 250-7683453 or gttb@telus.net. Ask for Glen or Terry WEBBER RD, Westbank, 2 bdrm large suite ground level, pet/kid ok, priv w/d, garage, fncd yard, hardwd flr, $950 incl. util. 250-862-1181 WEST Kelowna, new large 1bd +den, fully furn’’d, avail immed, $800 incl utils & cbl, NS, NP. Call 250-767-2714 WSTSIDE, 1bd, priv. ent, cln & qt, 6 appl, ac & sat, in qt adlt hm, ns, np, 1 qt oldr wrk prs. $650 1/4 util. 250-769-7703.
2BD Townhouse. Conveniently located in Cent. Westbank. 1 unit, completely reno’d, $975+utils. Min. 6mo. lease. NP. Call 250-763-2300 THINKING OF SELLING? For a confidential, no obligation, free market evaluation of your property call Mark Jontz, Royal Lepage 250-762-9446 or 250-860-1100 anytime.
THE WESTWYND POINT APARTMENTS Behind Orchard Park Mall, adult oriented, NS, NP. 1bd, 1bth from $770. Please call for appointment 868-3432 or 470-8026 THUNDERBIRD/EVERGREEN APTS. 435/395 Franklyn Road, Kelowna. 1 and 2 bedroom suites, 3-appliances, AC, drapes, walk-in storage, underground secure parking, hot water included, Laundry facilities on site. Close to excellent shopping, major bus routes (excellent bus service to all campuses, Orchard Park Mall & downtown), theaters, medical facilities & restaurants. Rental incentives offered to qualified applicants. Call 250-7625932 for appointment to view.
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Commercial/ Industrial 1/2 - 4 acre serviced, fenced industrial lots for lease. Light, heavy or industrial use including auto wrecker & storage. 7000sq’ serviced coverall shelter for storage or workspace or build to suit. Westbank Industrial Park. 250-769-7424 FOR LEASE 2400sq’, 690 McCurdy Rd, Kelowna, avail May 1. Rick 250-770-0903. FREE RENT! 2 months free rent w/signing of 3yr rental lease. UP to 4000sq.ft. high exposure retail/commercial space. 250-558-1166 HWY 97N for lease 1acre of Industrial compounded yard, 250-765-3295 - 250-860-5239 OFFICE Space, semi furn’d., 600sf, private entry, $800.mo. incl. light/heat/air, contact Dan or Bob @ All Kinds of Carpet 250-769-6790 Shop for rent 1250 sq ft. Roll up door, gas heat Comes with or without paint booth. Lots of parking $900 per month, utilities Call 250 549-4500 WAREHOUSE for rent on Cary Rd. 5000sq’, $7.50/sq’. + triple net charges. Avail April 1. Call 250-868-2625
Cottages / Cabins BRAND new 2 Cabins. 2bd. 2355 McKenzie Rd. $850/mo + utils. Avail now. 250-7659573, 250-212-1357 RENT or Rent-to-Own% with $20,000.downpymnt. Westside Rd/LaCasa. 2bdrm+den cottage/home Av. now. F/P, lrg deck, garage, w/d, 30mins. to Kelowna, $1500. +utils. ns/np. 250-769-0980
Duplex / 4 Plex 1BD. Lg. fnc’d., yrd., insuite w/d, all appl., refs. req’d., $800+utils Avail. now765-0609
Housesitting RESPONSIBLE Housesitter avail., 5mo min. Exp’d, clean, ref’s. Kelowna 250-808-0830
Mobile Homes & Pads MOBILE Home for rent. Westside. $650 +utils. NP. 250717-1033.
Homes for Rent 1000sq’ 1bd house, newly reno’d, DW, WD, storage shed, 1521 Bernard, natural gas, bus stop nearby, NP, $1000 all utils incl. Avail immed. Call Anthony, 250-491-0626 1BD. 650sq’, 4.5acrs, NS, NDrink, incl water & cbl, dd & ref’s. $750. Reply to box 289 c/o Capital News. 1BD Cottage, f/s, w/d, Electric heat & woodstove, $800mo. 1-person. Goudie Rd., Avail. Mar.1. 250-808-5354 1bd House for rent, kitchen & 1bth, no dogs, on farm. $550+uitls. 250-863-0507 1BD log house, on the lake, peaceful, spectacular view, 15km on Westside Rd. N. Appl, wood stove, elec heat, $1150. Ref’s, Ndogs, NS. April 1st. Call 250-769-3672 1BD. lower ste. ns, np, wd, $750. & 3Bd. upper ste. np, ns, garage, wd, $1400. Corinne @ 250-861-6708 2bd Carriage house, $1200+ utils. NP, NS, Nparties. Lower Mission. 250-764-8297 2bd Cottage house, great lake view, deck, pool, avail immed. $1200+ utils. 250-769-9038 qizhangsun@gmail.com 2bd house with bsmt, lrg deck, FS, new carpet, close to DT, NP, Nparties, ref’s req’d, DD, $1200. 250-860-1038 2-BEDROOM 4-Appliances, Fireplace, Pet OK, $1300 OR 3-Bedroom, 2-Baths, 5-Appliances, Deck, Carport, Pet OK, $1500. 250-860-1961 - Register Online www.cdnhomefinders.ca 2BRM, lrg priv fenc’d yard, priv patio, across from beach, 4appl, cov’d prking, pets neg. $1200+utils. 250-878-5867 3/4BDRM, Winfield area, $1550+utils. NO PETS. Avail now. Overlooks Wood Lake on East side. Close to schools. Call 250-869-9788 or 250-491-3345 3 BDRM, 2 bath, Huge 1800 sq.ft. suite, F/S, W/D, DW, AC, fenced yard, no dogs, $1450/ mo. incl. util. Avail. Apr 1, 250215-0163. $1395 Friesen Rd. 3BDRM GLENROSA Area. $1575mo+utils. Available now. NO PETS. 250-8699788 or 250-491-3345 3 BDRM UPPER Level, 1,280sq ft, NEAR NEW! LR, DR, Kitchen, Full bath, Laundry Inc WD Large yard, all maint inc. $1,400/mo inc ALL util/cable tv/internet Gord at: 250-762-6871 3Bdr. plus 1/3 bsmt. in Glenrosa. Clean 2baths, dbl garage $1150. +utils. Cell 878-2793 3BD, Winfield Home, no bsmt, 6appl, AC, deck, April 1st. NS, NP, $1250., utils. 250-8610656 Cell
Office/Retail 1175sq’ of grnd-flr OFFICE SPACE for lease at 2000 Enterprise Way. Avail May 1, 2010. All leaseholds complete with 6-offices, boardroom, lunchroom and reception area. Call 250-862-1210 eves 250763-3990 FOR Lease nr. Sexsmith Rd., 2nd. flr. office space, 800sf. w/5 separate offices, $1000. +tr/net per mo. 250-868-4808 HWY 97 North, 1800sq’ of retail, 2100sq’ of Office/Retail for lease. Rutland area 250-7653295, 250-860-5239
Recreation EXPLORE in style! 2010 towables & motorhomes for rent from just $582/wk! Call Kelowna Truck & RV today @ 250-769-1000. RV seasonal site rentals,Apr 15 to Oct 15th. $3500.+tax. Blind Bay Resort (Shuswap) Sites also for sale. Book today 1-800-667-3993 or local 250675-2595
Rooms for Rent CLEAN, Furn’d rms/suites, DT core. FS/WD. Utils incl. $475+ /mo. Quiet Male 250-861-5757 CLEAN roommate, NS, ND. Great loc. Nice, ac, $445$490. 860-8106, 718-1621 FEMALE wrking/stdnt, close to all amens, utils & net incl, NS, Nparties, NP. $450. Call 250801-8648 FURN Bdrm, sep ent, ktn, bth, lndry, BBQ pool tbl, HTub util incl $150DD $525 765-0746 FURN’D. steps to KLO Campus, incl’s. all, $475-$500. & 2BD ste @ $900. 769-6482
Shared Accommodation 1BD, livingrm, shared kitchen, $550 incl utils. Close to KLO & hospital. Avail immed. 250492-8681, 250-809-4868 aft 6 AP.1 Private Room in 2bdrm. basement suite, $450.mo. utils. incl., near bus, np, ns, 250-861-5621 Private bdrm semi-pri bth, quiet person, $475-$500, everything incl1-888-492-2543 ROOMMATE to share house in north end. Cbl/int in lg. unfurn’d. rm. responsible ns, $500. utils incl. 860-5787 SHARE Home, cls. to UBC/ Bus, $500.mo. +1/3 utils., incl cbl & int. Apr. 1. 250-762-4670
Suites, Lower 1300sq’ 2bd, 5appl, jetted tub, pool, utils & Sat incl. NS, NP. Ref’s req’d. $1100. April 1. Call 250-769-7107 1BD, $800 or 2bd, $900+ 1/3utils, sep lndry & ent., full bth, small pet neg., close to Springfield & Hwy 33. Call 250-763-3447 1BD. $850.mo. +utils, ns, Rutland, cls. to bus rte. & school. Quiet area. Call 250-899-2888 1BD. Clean & bright, 1-person Ph & cble not incl, NS, NDrinking, NP, $750 1/2dd. Mar. 15. on bus rte.765-4662,878-0977
Townhouses 2BD. Recently reno’d., nr. Plaza 33, kid & pet friendly, $1090.mo., 250-870-7172 3BD. 2full ba., 5appl., 4yrs new, avail. Apr. 15, $1200.mo. Glenmore, very clean like new, 250-864-3526 After 3pm.
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Antiques / Classics 1979 Mercury Cougar XR-7, 1 owner, V8 auto, full power group, leather int. good tires, orig.documentation. Car runs & drives great, lady driven, always garage kept & stored for the past 18yrs. Asking $2500. 250-542-7324.
Auto Accessories/Parts (4) 235/70R16 All Season Tires. 75-80% tread, EXCELLENT condition. MUST sell. 778-478-7769, 250-869-7362 LYLE’’S TOWING Free removal of unwanted vehicles. Pay up to $1000 for good vehicles. Lots of used parts for sale. 765-8537 Mercedes used parts. Peter 250-542-0284. TRUCK Frame. 1988 S10 4x4, sandblasted, primed and automotive paint with newer tires and mag rims. Comes with transfer case and misc parts. $750 obo. Email pics avail. Call Dennis, 250-765-7811
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Suites, Upper 1BD suite avail soon, NS, NP. 250-765-9471, 718-6505 1BD suite, sngl semi or retired person, cat Ok, $675. incl. hydro/heat/cbl., Apr. 1, 766-0956 2BD nicely reno’d, by Capri creek, NS, NP. Ref’s. Adults, vac. $950.718-8866, 860-9115 2BD suite, avail soon, NS, NP. 2775 Dunster Rd. 250-7659471, 718-6505 3BD, 1bth, Rutland, recent reno, NS, NP, not suitable fir younger children. $1025. Lndry hook-ups. 250-763-9693 3BD. 2 full ba., gas fp, lg. sundeck, $1300. 1353 Friesen Rd. Kelowna, 778-753-3556 GREAT Bright 2bd. DT loc. All utils, WL int, lndry, NP, NS. $1150.Pets neg 250-317-6963 MODERN furn’d bachelor suite, small but cozy, suitable for student only, NS, Nparties, NP. Utils incl. $625. For more info call 250-860-2031 April 1. NEW MISSION exec 2 bdrm 1900sq’, fireplace, private, patio, media rm, suites quiet prof single or couple. NS no pets. $1300 unfurnished $1600 furnished. Util incl. Refs, Avail imm 250-764-4688
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Cars - Sports & Imports 1987 Mercedes 300 SDL, 332,000kms, diesel, auto, a/c, leather, cruise, summer & winter tires, injectors rebuilt. $3000 +GST. 250-308-1616. 2005 Mini Cooper, only 48,000ks., still under warranty, loaded, air/tilt/cruise & heated seats, full sunroof, asking $15,900. 250-470-3383 Kel. 2006 MAZDA 6 Sport GT 5door. 215hp V6, Triptonic 6 spd auto w/od. Air, cruise, keyless entry, power everything incl sunroof, heated mirrors, cd player. Only 58,000km. $15,900 obo. 250-763-1595 MERCEDES 230SLK sport convertible, 140K, excellent cond., only $16,500. Best Offer 250-469-4056
Motorcycles 2001 Harley Davidson Sportster 1200, low miles, lots of xtras $7000 obo 250-546-8606 86 750cc Shadow, fine cond. bags, windshield, collectable or starter $2700. 861-8687 ILLNESS forces sale. 2008 Star 250cc Trail Bike with only 5hrs use. No reasonable offer refused. Mal, 250-215-4044 LEARN to ride from the most experienced instructors in the BC interior. Small class size; courses start every two weeks. Use our bike for the road test at no extra charge. www.vtwinokanagan.ca or 250-764-7075
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Recreational/Sale 1988 - 21.5 FIFTH WHEEL. GOOD condition. Tows easily by half-ton truck. Awning, Fridge/Freezer, Stove, Microwave, 3 piece Bathroom. $4,300 OBO. 250-768-4050 or l_simpson@shaw.ca 1993 Nomad 27’’ 5th wheel, genset, rebuilt fridge. MOVING MUST SELL BY MARCH 30! $6500 obo. 250-838-2336. 1998 22’ Chevy, fully equip’d., 8cyl 350 engine, upper/lower. beds, 113,500kms. Asking $19,000. 250-491-3882 2006 9’ Okanagan truck camper, solar panel, fantastic fan, M/W, rear awning, skylight w/blind $13,000. 250-5420672. 23’ 5th Wheel 1997 Coachman Catalina, ex. shape, very low miles $9000.250-878-6173 Newmar Class A RV, 35ft, 2003 Mountain Aire with 2 slides, many extras, only 45,000kms, GM 8.1lt V8, exc. cond., $79,900, 250-493-0358
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NOTICE to the residents of the Ellison, Glenmore & Quail Ridge areas The District will commence its spring water main flushing March 22nd - April 21st, 2010 as follows:
• Glenmore Rd West Side . - March 22-26 • Glenmore Rd East Side - March 29 - April 2 • Ellison & Glenmore Bench (east side of Valley Rd to Hwy 97) - April 6-9 • Wilden - April 12-14 • Quail Ridge & Dry Valley Rd - April 14-16 • UBCO Zone - UBCO Campus and Kelowna Int’l Airport areas - April 19-21 Flushing occurs between the hours of 8:00 am and 3:30 pm. Avoid doing laundry during these times. During this period you may experience variations in the water pressure and some discoloration in the water. If you experience discoloration, run the cold-water tap until the water runs clear. To avoid any inconvenience, check your water for clarity prior to using. You can visit the GEID website: www.glenmoreellison.com to view any changes to the scheduled dates and when GEID crews will be in your particular area. Residents wishing direct notification about spring flushing in their specific area can email hbauer.geid@shaw.ca. Please include your street address in your email request.
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