Kelowna Capital News, March 13, 2012

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KSS OWLS Mitch Goodwin and Braxston Bunce will lead their team into the AAA senior boys’ basketball finals as the top ranked team.

KELOWNA TOYOTA makes the switch to LED lighting initiative that it hopes will make the car dealership more energy efficient.

FEDERAL NDP leadership candidate Thomas Mulcair made a swing through the Central Okanagan to host meetings in Penticton and Kelowna.

ALISTAIR WATERS asks what’s the big deal in losing one hour this weekend to the daylight savings time change?

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Tax break approval sends a message

Alistair Waters

ASSISTANT EDITOR

The owners of Kelowna’s Streaming Cafe are the first developers in the city to take advantage of a new tax exemption bylaw designed to encourage what city hall calls “quality” business developments.

Davara Holdings Ltd., owned by Club Penguin co-founder Dave Krysko and his wife, is planning to build a three-storey addition to its existing Streaming Cafe building at the corner of Leon Avenue and Bertram Street downtown. The company has received city council approval for a 50 per cent municipal tax exemption for the new building for the first 10 years of its existence.

I HOPE OTHER “It’s encouraging to see this tax exemption bePROPERTY ing used now,” said MayOWNERS LOOK or Walter Gray.

AT THIS OPTION “I hope other property TO REVITALIZE owners look at this option to revitalize the downTHE DOWNTOWN town incentive area and in INCENTIVE AREA the Rutland urban centre.”

AND IN THE The Revitalization RUTLAND URBAN Tax Exemption Bylaw was amended in 2011 as CENTRE. an incentive for property Kelowna Mayor owners to invest in new Walter Gray projects that energize sections of urban centres.

Properties within the two incentive areas can qualify for municipal share tax exemptions on the improvements of up to 100 per cent.

The bylaw applies to an area downtown bounded by Harvey Avenue, Lawrence Avenue, Ellis Street and the laneway behind Abbott Street. The Rutland urban centre incentive area covers a general area along Highway 33 between Rutland Road South and Hollywood Road.

The long-term objective of the agreements is to create places that attract pedestrians, commercial activity and residential development.

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‘Pretty average winter’ comes to a close Kathy Michaels STAFF REPORTER

When it comes to summing up the seasons, Okanagan weather and water experts appear to be remarkably reserved.

Speaking during a webinar hosted by the Okanagan Basin Water Board, Environment Canada me-

teorologist Doug Lundquist said we’ve had a “pretty average winter.”

The average temperature in Kelowna this season was -1.9 C, compared to a normal average of -2.6 C. There were 68 mm of precipitation this year, compared to the normal of 90 mm.

The only really abnormal thing to have occurred was the let-down named La Nina, a weather system rumoured to make life much chillier.

“There’s no connection for winter temperature (and La Nina) in the Okanagan,” said Lundqust.

“But we did find a con-

nection in spring, there are a higher number of springs in La Nina that are colder than normal and winter tends to linger.”

The new realization explains the phenomenon that frustrated gardeners last year with a spring that was put off by a number of weeks.

This year, however, it

may not be so bad, predicts Lundquist.

“The lingering and coolness will be less of an issue,” he said.

Lundquist added that we still have a couple of weeks of wet-weather ahead of us.

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NEWS ▼ NDP LEADERSHIP RACE

Sustainable growth cited as a key for Mulcair Simone Blais CONTRIBUTOR

You learn things on the road, and on the home stretch of a lengthy NDP leadership campaign, says Thomas Mulcair as his learning process continues each time he touches down.

The Outremont MP came to the Okanagan as part of his federal NDP leadership campaign, saying he wanted to discuss the importance of sustainable development.

He attended a lunch at the Lakeside Resort Monday to meet with party members and answer questions and concerns on the subject of sustainable development. He was scheduled to hold a similar meeting in Kelowna late Monday afternoon.

“The second phase of this campaign, getting into places like Penticton, it’s just that little light that gets shone on parts of the country you’d never get to visit,” he said.

“So I get to talk to people and find out what their priorities are.

“The good news is we’re good people, but the

bad news is that under the Conservatives, we’re losing a lot of the things we built up over the years to make life fairer and easier.”

Hailing from a Montreal borough, Mulcair acknowledges his constituency is a more cosmopolitan corner of the country, where 130 different mother languages are spoken at home.

Mulcair said visits to areas like Kamloops, Merritt and Prince George have shown him that rural areas struggle with concerns like jobs and student debt as much as their urban counterparts.

“When you’re finishing a bachelor’s degree with an average of $35,000 of debt, when are you going to start buying a house? Actually buying a house is good for the economy, so we’re hurting ourselves in Canada right now. It’s a very unstable approach and we’re aggravating social inequalities instead of trying to reduce them,” he said.

“When you look at the things that the NDP works on like reducing social inequalities, making sure we

maintain a balanced economy by not killing off our manufacturing sector, those things are quite similar if you’re in Quebec or in B.C.” While Mulcair suggests La Belle Province is not so different than the West, certain issues pose challenges: He held up Quebec’s treaty with the Grand Council of the Crees as an example of how treaties can resolve issues.

B.C., however, boasts a vast diversity of aboriginal peoples west of the Rockies, which would require separate negotiations.

“There are successful models, but you have to be determined to get a result,” Mulcair said.

“If you make it a priority, you start getting results,” he said, noting that the will must be there on the part of the federal government to set First Nations up for success rather than leave communities to suffer.

“Attawapiskat is still an abject, third-world model that is, in the proper sense of the word, a shame on Canada. So we’ve got to

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FEDERAL NDP leadership candidate Thomas Mulcair (left) talks with Mark Webb prior to his address Monday at the Penticton Lakeside Resort and Casino. start acting, we’ve got to start investing and we’ve got to start understanding that some of these settlements are going to cost.

But we’re better off doing them now.”

Mulcair posits it’s critical for the NDP to reach out beyond its traditional base of supporters to achieve success, be it tapping youth who haven’t voted in the past or putting aside some of the rhetoric in illustrating how New Democrats could manage as one of the leaders among G7 na-

tions. Not all party members have warmed to that message, however.

“It’s normal. People are always resistant to change. When I talk like that, they try to portray it as moving the party to the centre.

“I always just laugh and say, ‘No, I want to bring the centre to us,’” he said, noting the party was able to adapt its message in Quebec to show voters.

“We keep losing in the West. Between the Ontario and B.C. borders, we hold a grand total of

three seats where we’ve had many, many in the past. Our birth place is Saskatchewan, and we’ve gone through four federal general elections in a row with zero seats.

“It’s a certainty that unless we change, then we’ll get zero seats the next time as well.”

The leadership campaign debates are over, and the various candidates have spent the last week trading barbs over various platforms and perceived connections—particularly directed at Mulcair, who

is the perceived frontrunner of the campaign.

Mulcair says pundits have teased them for their “collegiality,” but he and his organizers made a conscious choice at the beginning of the campaign not to take part in attacks or comment on another candidate.

“We’ve been good, we’ve been respectful.

I’m very happy with the campaign we’ve run.”

The leadership vote will be held at the party’s convention in Toronto on March 24.

West Kelowna gears up for weekend of Hockeyville voting With the final five communities competing for Kraft Hockeyville to be revealed this Saturday, West Kelowna’s Hockeyville team is getting ready for what they hope will be another busy weekend of voting.

“We don’t yet know if we made it, but we’re staying optimistic and planning as though we have,” said West Kelowna Hockeyville campaign cochair, Adam Less.

Last week, hundreds flooded into the Telus Community Voting Centre at The Best Western Hotel. But West Kelowna’s organizing committee is

moving to a new location for this weekend’s voting.

“If we make the top five, we’ll be the only B.C. community in it and we’ll need all the voting power we can get to beat out the stiff competition back east.

That means more computer voting stations. The Best Western didn’t have the room, so we’re moving to The Comfort Inn. We’ll be open 8 p.m., Saturday, and stay open

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The Hockeyville team, and The District of West Kelowna, are also planning to televise Saturday’s Canucks game free at Royal LePage Place, where the final five announcement is expected to be made during the game’s first intermission.

“We wanted everyone in the community to be able to come down for

free and be together to hear the announcement live and celebrate if the news is good.”

But Less is quick to point out a final round of voting will begin immediately following the announcement, and he hopes everyone will start voting right away. “The online and telephone voting kicks in right away and this time we’ll need everyone on board to beat our competition back east. We’ll also need folks to spread the word throughout the province and mobilize as many voters as they can.”

If West Kelowna makes it to

Hockeyville’s final round, the community be guaranteed $25,000 and will host CBC at Royal LePage Place on March 31 when the winner is announced live.

The Hockeyville winning community will receive an additional $75,000 and host an NHL preseason game in the fall at their local rink. Voting will again be unlimited with voters voting as often as they want.

Votes can be submitted, come Saturday night, either online at www. krafthockeyville.ca or by phone, toll free by calling 1-866-533-8066.

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Cabinet plant fire controlled A roof fire at the Norelco Cabinet plant in Kelowna sent employees scurrying out of the building Friday afternoon.

The fire was ignited while roofers were doing some patchwork to an area of the building’s roof

at about 1:30 p.m.

Glen Ostoforoff, working in Norelco at the time, said he first saw the smoke coming from the area between the roof and the drop ceiling.

“I noticed it but didn’t think too much of it until

I started seeing flames,” he said. “I saw bits of an orange flash and then I saw the flames. I yelled fire, pulled the fire alarm and started to run out of there.”

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“They had the fire extinguishers on it right away,” said Jesse Merritt.

“They emptied three extinguishers on the fire.”

Upon arrival, Kelowna Fire Department crews found some smoke coming from the rear area of the 14,400 sq.ft. building, but no flames were visible.

Approximately 40 employees had already evacuated the building.

On investigation as to where and what was causing the smoke, it was found that there had been roofers doing some work with a torch.

The manufacturing area has two spray booths and a dust extraction system that were all in operation which in all probability created a negative pres-

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KELOWNA FIREFIGHTERS responded to a roof fire Friday at the Norelco Cabinet factory on Adams Road that caused the evacuation of all the employees. sure in the building.

The flame from the torch got sucked into a small hole in the roof into a 30-inch void between the ceiling and roof causing what appears to be a dust explosion.

The resulting explosion caused extensive charring in this void.

The roofers emptied

three dry chemical extinguishers into the hole in the roof.

Fire crews worked from the roof and below the void to open the area and found no flames but a large area that had been charred.

On further overhaul no fire was found and damage was limited to the attic

space. There did not appear to be any major structural damage to the trusses.

Some water damage occurred to the product and machines but did not appear to be extensive.

The fire department was unable as of Monday to provide a dollar estimate of the damage.

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City in Action PUBLIC NOTICES Cemetery Spring Maintenance Families are requested to remove all winter offerings from any graves within lawn areas of the Cemetery grounds by March 15.

Any offerings not removed by families will be stored at the Cemetery Office for pickup until April 15, after which they will be disposed of.

Only fresh cut flowers, wreaths or other natural floral offerings shall be placed on lawn area grave sites from March 16 October 31.

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PUBLIC HEARING Notice is given that City Council will hold a public hearing on: Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 6pm Kelowna City Hall, 1435 Water Street Council Chambers Council will hear representations from the public who deem an interest in the properties affected by proposed amendments to Zoning Bylaw 8000 for:

482 Knowles Road Lot A, District Lot 167, ODYD, Plan KAP91494 Bylaw No. 10661 (Z12-0003) The applicant is proposing to rezone the subject property in order to construct a secondary suite within a new single family dwelling.

Requested zoning change: from the RU1 – Large Lot Housing zone to the RU1s – Large Lot Housing with Secondary Suite zone Owner/Applicant: Avtar and Ramandeep Pannu / DE Pilling & Associates Ltd.

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2496 Loseth Road Lot 5, Section 12, Township 26, ODYD, Plan KAP88598 Bylaw No. 10663 (Z12-0004) The applicant is proposing to rezone the subject property in order to construct a secondary suite within a new single family dwelling.

Requested zoning change: from the RU1h – Large Lot Housing (Hillside Area) zone to the RU1hs – Large Lot Housing (Hillside Area) with Secondary Suite zone Owner/Applicant: Brad and Tricia Westen Comments can be made in person at the public hearing, or submitted online by email to cityclerk@kelowna.ca, or by letter to the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 1J4.

Presentations at the public hearing are limited to a maximum of five minutes. If a person has additional information they shall be given further opportunity to address Council after all other members of the public have been heard a first time.

No representation will be received by Council after the conclusion of the public hearing.

Correspondence, petitions and e-mails relating to this application must include your name and civic address. Petitions should be signed by each individual and show the address and/or legal description of the property he or she believes would be affected by the proposal. Correspondence and petitions received between March 2, 2012 and 4pm on Monday, March 19, 2012 shall be copied and circulated to City Council for consideration at the public hearing.

Any submissions received after 4pm on Monday, March 19, 2012 will not be accepted.

The public may review copies of the proposed bylaws, Council reports and related materials online at kelowna.ca/council or at the Office of the City Clerk at City Hall from 8am-4pm, Monday to Friday, as of March 2, 2012 and up to and including March 20, 2012.

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Dangerous driving conviction results in 4.5 year jail term A Kelowna man who rammed his car into a tree, killing one passenger and injuring another was handed a 4 1/2 year prison sentence.

Michael Grenke, 36, was convicted of dangerous driving causing death and dangerous driving causing bodily harm in an Albertan courtroom March 2011, and the related sentence was handed down last week.

According to court documents, (Grenke’s) high-performance BMW sports car hit a tree slightly north of the intersection THIS IMPACT of 107th St. and 102nd BETWEEN CAR Ave. in Edmonton, AlAND TREE HAD berta—not far from a bar THE TRAGIC Grenke had been at, and across the street from the EFFECT OF KILLING local fire hall.

THE FRONT “The impact was sufPASSENGER… ficiently severe that the trunk of the tree penetrated into the vehicle from the front passenger side to nearly the centre console of the vehicle,” read court documents.

“This impact between car and tree had the tragic effect of killing the front passenger, Mr. Martin Schimmel, and seriously injuring both the rear passenger, Mr. Stephen Capp, and Mr. Grenke.”

According to media reports from Friday Court, Queen’s Bench Justice Adam Germain called Grenke’s crimes purposeful, deliberate and reckless.

He disregarded the idea that the crash was an accident as “an attempt to sanitize that which cannot be sanitized.”

Germain classified the crash as the result of Grenke trying to show off how powerful a car he drove, a decision influenced by alcohol.

Grenke had 26 driving offences on his record, spread over a decade in both Alberta and B.C. His licence has been suspended for 15 months and twice he has lost his licence for 24 hours because of alcohol.

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Tragedy offers a difficult lesson

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f ever in doubt that drinking and driving can change lives forever, sit in on a court case dealing with a choice that led to one person being responsible for the death of another—the death of a friend.

It happens all too often, and in every community. The death is never the anticipated ending of whatever night on the town or social event preceded the tragedy. But it is always a risk when the choice is made to drink and drive. And while statistics show fewer people are

making that choice, the number of related deaths won’t be a reason to celebrate until it hits zero.

Three years ago, Lower Mainland resident Sean Fleming made the choice to drive after drinking, took that risk – and he’ll pay dearly for it for the rest of his life.

In court last week, Fleming was sentenced to 18 months in jail for impaired driving causing death in connection with the Feb. 14, 2009 crash that killed his friend, Tony Blackburn.

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ing he caused his friend’s death was profoundly evident. He was shaking, wiping tears from his cheeks and couldn’t face the parents and siblings of his friend, all of whom sat in a row behind him for the duration of the afternoon hearing.

Those in attendance heard about the deep depression Fleming fell into and has remained in since the tragedy, burdened inconsolably with the reality of what he had done.

But Fleming wasn’t the only one in pain Tuesday. It was an

almost tangible presence that hung over the proceedings, as Fleming’s parents received confirmation their son was going to jail, and as Blackburn’s family and a close friend shared the impact the loss of their son and brother’s life has had.

As Judge Robin Baird told Fleming, it is a very heavy burden to bear, and perhaps the worst punishment of all.

We can only hope that others will learn from such a needless tragedy, and from the torment endured by everyone involved.

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Did switching to daylight savings on Saturday night have an impact on your normal weekend sleeping pattern? See City Confidential column below

To register your opinion on the Sound Off question, go to www.kelownacapnews.com or call 250-979-7303. Results will be tabulated until 2 p.m. Wednesday.

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What’s the big deal about losing one measly weekend hour?

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id you feel a little groggy this morning?

On Sunday—during the wee hours of the morning—the annual jump to daylight savings time occurred, pushing the clocks forward one hour and depriving us of one hour’s sleep.

According to people who study such things, the move can adversely affect people with certain health issues, such as high blood pressure and depression, can increase the risk of heart attacks, can affect concentration and contribute to a whole host of other problems.

That may all be true on Sunday.

But by Monday, I think people are

over it.

CITY is disturbed sleep and For most of us— of biologicCONFIDENTIAL disruption the folks who work al rhythms. I wonMonday to Friday, 9 der if people who stay to 5, the change hapup all night partying pened the day before on weekends face the we needed to be up and same risks? out the door to work.

Sure, sleep is imAlistair But every year we hear Waters portant. It helps the about another study body rejuvenate but that says springing formost us do not get the ward (or dropping back an hour in the amount of sleep we actually need fall) has a bigger physiological impact anyway. Experts call it the sleep defion us than we think. cit.

A Swedish study found the risk of I remember talking to a sleep speheart attacks jumps in the days right cialist here in Kelowna a few years after the daylight saving time switch, ago and he had an interesting take on with the authors suggesting the reason what people should—and shouldn’t

do—in bed. He believed they should do just two things in the sack, make love and sleep. That’s it. Anything else, he argued, just tells the body it’s OK to be awake in bed and that’s not the message you want to send to your brain. He even suggested setting your alarm clock and turning it against the wall so you could not stare at it, thinking about when you had to get up or if you wanted to read.

As for the daylight savings time switch, I’m over it by Monday. Sure, I would love to stay in bed on any given Monday morning but that’s not because of the time change. I’m just lazy.

To prepare for Sunday’s time

change, I decided to forgo all the advice to start going to bed early days in advance, stop drinking anything with caffeine in it after 1:30 p.m. during the week leading up to the change, exercising more and get lots of exposure to morning sun.

Instead, I toddled off to bed late Saturday, awoke to the sound of my cat meowing his demand for food Sunday morning, changed the clocks and got on with my day.

After all, the time change happened 24, er 23, hours earlier.

Alistair Waters is the Capital News’ assistant editor. awaters@kelownacapnews.com

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To think different can be deadly To the editor: Is “truth” exclusive to some church, mosque, synagogue or temple? Or is truth like gravity, applicable to all humans?

Does our belief in some religious doctrines and teachings make those things true? Or does truth stand alone and make me a believer? Or is truth true even if we don’t believe it?

If I or someone else could convince others to follow after seemingly thoughtful, kind reasoning that appears to having ancient and even holy beginnings, and that my adherence to those teachings and doctrines will gain me favour and acceptance from God, which religion(s) would I be writing about?

If my acceptance of those doctrines and teachings gains my entrance to religion, am I now to believe that I am exclusive of other human beings, that is to say closer to God and that he is on my side?

If I am taught to believe that those who reject my newfound religion will suffer eternally away

from God’s presence? That it is now acceptable to exclude them, marginalize them and dehumanize them, even to the point of extirpation and death?

Death to the ____ (fill in the blank). How many religions would I be writing about with that statement? Is not now the preparation in place that permits abuses against women and children, young girls and boys, and that is within those religions?

Is it not now even made easier to carry out abuses, rapes and murders of others whom we are believing are less holy and certainly less human that “we” are?

When one opens the Yellow Pages under churches, mosques, synagogues and temples, one sees a vast collection of religions where human beings are being instructed in doctrines and beliefs which when internalized create “acceptable behaviours?”

Then if you are incorporated in the fold, if the person shows signs of radical acceptance, they are promoted into areas which serve to elevate their leadership.

If the person shows signs of thinking and asks too many questions, they will quickly experience shunning and/or be marginalized and kept on the edge of C/M/S/T. The excuses come from the leadership in convenient forms which allow for absolute control over others to be kept.

If human beings who are attending these religious functions are being deceived into believing that they are now more “righteous” than others who hold different religious beliefs, is that not just another form of “self-righteousness?”

With the perception that one is more righteous than others, is it not more clearly manifested where abuses of women, children and young and old alike are coming from?

Are these seemingly holy religions the source of the ills of our society? Do they not clearly show us that they are serving to separate, segregate and devalue fellow human beings rather than bringing peace and harmony, which

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City has negative bias to single family stratas ta has only one water meter for 250 single-family homes, which saves the city the hassle of reading 250 metres and mailing out 250 bills each month (this was a city decision, not ours).

But in spite of all that, the city maintains that while costs for single family strata water are divided among all the residents, nobody actually receives a water bill of their own, so they have no concept of how much water their household is using.

Really now, is there a water fairy who pays our monthly strata water bill?

How does this make me a less responsible citizen?

In the last 12 months, our strata water consumption averaged 25.5 cubic metres per house per month. I believe strata water consumption is 23 per cent lower than the average water consumption for single family residents.

So obviously, we are not water hogs.

The city water experts don’t seem to realize that each and every single family strata home pays the water parcel tax of $50/year, while multifamily residences with yearly leases pay only $50

for the entire complex.

For example, in our single family strata of 250 homes, the water parcel tax amounts to $12,500, but a 400 multi-family residence with yearly leases, the water parcel tax is $50.

The 2012 tiered water consumption rate for single family strata is higher than the consumption rate for single family residence by 14.8 per cent.

How can a single family residence be subsidizing single family strata?

Lastly, all other wateruser classifications are being subsidized as they pay a fixed rate for each cubic meter consumed with no penalty for excessive consumption.

The City of Kelowna water department has lost my confidence because of too many inequities and mistakes in their water rates. Is it fair that water rates are determined by your type of residence?

It is time for city council to conduct an independent audit and review our water rates.

I urge all citizens to call City Hall and demand this audit and tell them it is time for a change!

Henry Stanski, Kelowna

Let the kids play Open letter to coaches of all sports: I went to Penticton to watch my grandson play hockey only to see six kids on his team play the entire game.

When his team is winning, my grandson plays, and when his team is losing, he doesn’t play.

He has paid his fees just like the rest of the players, and in my opinion you win like a team and you lose like a team.

My grandson went to all his early morning practices, but if you were late for practices or games, you didn’t play or got yelled at. These are 9 and 10 year-old boys. They should be having fun and everyone has the same opportunity to play.

But there is no fun nowadays, just win, win, win.

Where is the sportsmanship you teach kids today?

And the parents are all nuts, screaming and yelling.

Another thing, the kids have to wear a dress shirt, tie and dress shoes, while the coaches wear their jeans.

What kind of example is that setting?

I told my grandson to play house league hockey next year and have some fun.

At least when kids play baseball, everyone plays, good or bad, and they have some excellent coaches in Rutland Minor Baseball.

There are still some coaches from the old school that want the kids to play and have fun, win or lose.

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To the editor: According to the City of Kelowna, I’m a water hog—I don’t pay for my share of water services.

The reason is because I live in a single family home on strata property.

A few years ago, single family strata properties were classified as multi-family residential properties.

But then, the City of Kelowna decided we were excessive users of water and made a new classification called single family strata.

Under this new classification, our water consumption rates jumped higher than other classifications.

Last year, the city believed single family strata were still excessive water users and created a fourtiered consumption rate (the more water we use, the higher the water rate).

It was just a little cheaper than single family residential tiered rates.

OK, fair enough, strata homes will be treated as single family units but we receive a small break because we maintain all the water and sewer lines, we maintain the fire hydrants, etc.

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Can anyone not see the competitive nature that invariably has led to genocide here in Canada, the U.S., Germany, Russia, China, etc.?

It is more than difficult to “be different,” it is deadly.

With all of the stupid blustering postures and the rumours of yet another war with all of its destructive power being thrust upon us once again, I believe that we all need to quickly accept that we are equals one to another, which we are.

Or get more shovels and body bags ready for the children you have so lovingly raised, in the respective religious views you think are worth dieing for. No hope for the future there.

The sign on the religious buildings should read: “Abandon All Hope All Ye Who Enter Here.”

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Parroting a blockbuster film success with Peachland’s birds Jennifer Smith STAFF REPORTER

Peachland’s Parrot Island has made it into a unique film project featuring different aspects of B.C. Novice filmmaker Lewis Bennett, of Vancouver, challenged himself to make a short film each month about an unusual aspect of this province and Parrot Island made February’s pick, much to the owner’s surprise.

“I’m hoping it does generate awareness because these birds really should be in the wild,” said Ray Parkes, sanctuary founder.

The Parkes opened their home to abandoned parrots out of the goodness of their hearts and currently have 80 parrots with 50 in waiting as they try to do their bit to provide homes for the thousands of unwanted parrots currently needing sanctuary.

There are two million unwanted parrots in North America, according to Parkes, who said they are abandoned by owners who either didn’t realize how difficult the birds are to keep as pets or were unable to fulfill their obligations as owners due to changes in life circumstance.

Parrots have a 50- to 70-year lifespan and attach themselves to their owner, refusing to form relationships with the

other people in that owner’s life. This can pose a challenge at the sanctuary and for others offering to adopt the birds, but for the most part, the parrots all seem to love Parkes. While the sanctuary appears an interesting, theme-park style tourist attraction, it’s thus got a very sad story behind it and one Bennett thought worthy of a film.

“I’m trying to just get better at my story writing skills,” said Bennett, who attended the now defunct BCIT film school in 2005 and then left the pursuit behind for a few years while travelling.

The year-long project, said the 27year-old, is simply a way to hold himself accountable to relearning the art and he’s picked some challenging topics to tackle so far. His first film was about the feet, which have been washing up along the coastline in B.C. and Washington, and his March film looks at what it means to be a follower as a young person in a city with several gangs.

The project is being posted online (www.vimeo.com/37871771) and his efforts earned an article on web news magazine The Tyee. Bennett came up with the year of films concept after discovering The Sparrow Songs (www. thesparrowsongs.com), a unique monthly project based out of L.A. which has received rave reviews in the film community.

STEADY PACE… Jamie Taverner takes a turn walking the treadmill Friday for the Okanagan Easter Seals 24 Hour Relay held inside Orchard Park Shopping Centre as event manager Grace Choi waits for her turn.

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Shots fired in home invasion

Two males dressed in camouflage clothing with their faces covered robbed four people at gunpoint in a home at 1850 High Road early Friday morning.

One of the suspects armed with a shorter barrel shotgun entered the home and fired two shots, one at a basement door and the other towards a bedroom.

The second male suspect stood guard over one of the home’s occupants in the garage.

The suspects fled the residence and hopped into a vehicle on Lowland Street.

Of the four occupants in the house when the home invasion occurred, three were adult males and one was an adult female. None were injured .

The two suspects got into a dark coloured SUV, possibly a Navigator, Aviator, Escalade or Durango type vehicle and fled the scene.

If you have any information, please contact the Kelowna RCMP at 250762-3300, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Irving murder trial start gets delayed Joelon David Atish Verma will wait another few weeks to find out when his murder and robbery trial starts.

Verma, who appeared in Kelowna court via video-link, was set to find out his trial date for the second

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The man who killed West Kelowna mother Tiffany Fedechko in 2008, failed in a recent attempt to overturn his second degree murder conviction.

James Gordon Feil filed an appeal on the grounds that the trial judge erred in his instructions to the jury.

In particular, his appeal lawyer argued, jurors should have been told that Feil’s decisions to not call 911 immediately after Fedechko died didn’t prove whether or not he intended to kill her in the first place.

The appeal court, however, ruled that even if the judge should have been more thorough in his direction to the jury, “the case against the accused was so overwhelming that a conviction would have been inevitable.�

During the trial the court learned that Feil killed his girlfriend the night of Oct. 26, 2008, through asphyxiation.

Although Feil admitted his actions took her life, his take on the chain of events was that it was a terrible accident brought on by Fedechko. “I don’ know, uh, she grabbed a knife and like the lights were out, you know, we’re gettin’ intimate and all of a sudden whammo, whammo, and I was like, ‘Whoa what the hell?’� he testified. “And, and then I tossed her on the bed and jumped on top of her and the knife was swinging and I punched her in the head a few times and I just lost it, and she’s a little girl and I punched her too hard. “I shouldn’t of punched her at all, ya know, and I was defending myself, but really I coulda handled it a little differently than that.�

Fedechko, 114 lbs, died in that altercation and was left on the bed of Feil’s apartment for two and a half days, until Feil turned himself in.

The coroner who dealt with the aftermath said the small woman’s air supply would have had to be cut off for three minutes, to end her life.

Cause of death was identified by the Crown in its address to the jury as the “single most important aspect of this case.�

Furthermore, counsel for Feil agreed during oral argument that the evidence that asphyxiation was the cause of death and that death would have occurred two minutes after Fedechko was rendered unconscious, was the strongest evidence that Feil was guilty of murder,� wrote Madam Justice MacKenzie, on behalf of the appeal panel. “I would also observe that the medical evidence suggested that Mr. Feil’s own superficial injuries were self-inflicted, thereby undermining his story that Ms. Fedechko attacked him with a knife.�

Therefore, even though the trial judge erred in failing to give the limiting instruction that Mr. Feil’s postoffence conduct could only be used to assess the truth of his statement to the police, the appeal board was persuaded the verdict would have been the same. kmichaels@kelownacapnews.com

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The Streaming Cafe currently provides a small live concert space, where performances are broadcast live over the Internet.

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That, of course, is good news for the waterwonks, who were also at the webinar.

Explaining that this is the make-or-break season for the watershed, representatives of the water board said they’d be closely monitoring how the next few weeks played out.

As of March 1, the snowpack—a key factor in determining future water supply—in the Okanagan is at 88 per cent of normal.

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Inflow levels were sitting at 70 per cent up until July, but in the last month they’ve normalized.

Bait car initiative a success

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the province’s Bait Car Program.

Since 2002, British Columbia has been the most successful region in North America in decreasing auto crime.

Since 2003, theft-ofvehicle incidents reported to ICBC have declined by 25 per cent in Kelowna.

“The bait car program has enjoyed amazing success, with 71 per cent fewer incidents in B.C. since 2003, and a remarkable 20 per cent reduction since 2010,” said Kelowna-Lake Country Liberal MLA Norm Letnick.

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CAPITAL NEWS

SPORTS ▼ OWLS BASKETBALL

Dynamic duo play for gold Warren Henderson STAFF REPORTER

This weekend, two of the most dominant players in the history of the Kelowna Owls will bid adieu to their days on the high school basketball court.

And neither Mitch Goodwin nor Braxston Bunce can conceive of a better parting gift than a provincial title.

The No. 1-ranked Owls, led by the 6-foot2 Goodwin and 6-foot11 Bunce, will go for gold this week at the B.C. AAA boys high school basketball championship in Langley.

For the explosive, high-scoring Goodwin there’s little question how he wants to remember his days wearing black, gold and white.

“I want to make sure I leave everything on the court at provincials, there are no more chances after this,” said Goodwin, who averaged 22.4 points per game this season. “It makes me a little sad to think to think it’ll soon be over, so hopefully we can finish it in a memorable way. A gold medal is what we all want.”

The opportunity to conquer B.C. is a dream Goodwin and Bunce have been sharing for the last two seasons.

When his family moved from Armstrong to Kelowna for his Grade 11 year, Goodwin solidified the Owls’ back court and, in concert with Bunce, made for B.C. high school basketball’s most dangerous duo.

At the post position, Bunce’s size, bruising inside game and scoring touch is a package few players can rival.

Bunce is anxious to finish the job this week with Goodwin, his good friend and teammate.

“It’s been a pretty unique situation for us to be able to play together,” said Bunce, who averaged 16.2 points and 11 rebounds this season. “I knew Mitch before he transferred here for Grade 11 and I knew he was a great player then. We’ve really grown together the last couple of years and it’s been pretty special to play with him. Hopefully we can close it out the way we want to.”

Not surprisingly, Bunce and Goodwin’s

exploits and skill on the court at KSS level have opened some doors for both beyond the high school level.

Out of 17 offers from U.S. schools, Bunce chose Cornell University in New York and will play Div. 1 basketball there this coming fall.

Goodwin will attend Blair Academy, a prep school in Blairstown, New Jersey, with a jump to NCAA Div. 1 in the future likely to follow.

For Owls’ coach Harry Parmar’s money, Bunce and Goodwin are two of the premier talents he’s ever seen on high school hardwood.

“In Braxston, you have one of the best big men ever to come out of B.C.,” said Parmar,” and in Mitch, I think you’ve got one of the best point guards to ever play in this province. I can see him going on to have a great career. He could possibly be a Steve Nash-type player.

“They’ve both been great,” Parmar added. “It’s been a pleasure coaching them; no issues at all.

It would be nice if they could cap off their careers

with a championship.”

Overshadowed by Bunce and Goodwin are two other seniors who will also close out their high school careers this coming week—Austin Axenty and Neven Knezevic.

KSS will open play Wednesday night in the round of 16 against the winner of Tuesday’s opening round game between Yale and Point Grey.

A second-round match-up against No. 8 Vancouver College is a distinct possibility. Van College is the only B.C.based school to have beaten the Owls since Christmas.

No. 2 Pitt Meadows, No. 3 St. George’s and No. 4 Walnut Grove will also be in the mix, all teams KSS has beaten this season.

As much of a role as Goodwin and Bunce will play at the B.C. championship, Parmar said the entire KSS squad will need to show up if the Owls are to win the first provincial boys title in school history.

“Those two guys need to bring their A games, but it’s also true that if we play the way we can as team,

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TWO OF THE TOP players in high school basketball in Western Canada, Mitch Goodwin (left) and Braxston Bunce will lead the top-ranked Kelowna Owls into the B.C. AAA senior boys championship this week in Langley. we’ll be very difficult to beat,” said Parmar. “There have been variables all year in that you never know who else is going to step up, every game or tournament it’s someone

different. Also, if we play good, sound fundamental defense like we can, we’ll be hard to beat.

“We have four games we have to win,” said Parmar. “No Okanagan team

has ever won, it’s a great chance for our guys to change that.”

The B.C. championship final will be played Saturday at 8 p.m. whenderson@kelownacapnews.com

Rockets search for consistency, prep for playoffs Warren Henderson STAFF REPORTER

As the Western Hockey League playoffs lurk around the next corner, the last thing Ryan Huska wanted to see was his team stumbling toward the finish line.

Still, as hard as they were to swallow, the Kelowna bench boss doesn’t expect a pair of listless and disappointing home-ice losses over the weekend to overshadow the Rockets’ preparations for the post season.

With either the Portland Winterhawks or TriCity Americans—the top two teams in the Western Conference—due up in the opening round, it’s no secret what kind of effort will be required

come the post season.

But based on how the Rockets performed against the top four teams in the WHL this season—seven victories in all—Huska has every confidence his club will be ready.

“I think as much as inconsistency has been our problem, our focus has to turn to the playoffs and getting ready for them,” said Huska, whose Rockets host Everett Wednesday night.

“Sometimes as bad as things look in short periods of time, our guys have shown many times this year they can compete with anybody.

They have a chance now to rise up and prove it, and they should be excited about it. It’s a preplayoff week and that’s how we’re treating it.”

The Rockets can expect a boost in the lead-

up to the playoffs with the return of Colton Sissons.

The Kelowna captain, who has been sidelined for the last 13 games with a concussion, could be back in the lineup Friday.

“We’ve missed him a lot,” said Huska. “He’s our leader and it’ll be great for the guys to have him back.”

When the Rockets meet Everett, they’ll be looking to rebound from a tough weekend which saw them drop a pair of 3-1 decisions to Victoria and Prince George, laying waste to two spectacular efforts in goal by Adam Brown.

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“Usually at home, teams play better but that hasn’t been the case for us,” Huska said. “We seem to have a lack of focus here at times and that’s disappointing. It’s something we have to keep working on.”

The Rockets close out the regular season with a home-and-home set this weekend against the Vancouver Giants. The teams play at Pacific Coliseum on Friday, and at Prospera Place on Saturday night.

While Sissons is expected to return for the weekend, two other veteran leaders for the Rockets will remain sidelined: Spencer Main (concussion) and Mitchell Chapman (upper body). whenderson@kelownacapnews.com

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SPORTS ▼ BCMML

Ok Rockets ousted from playoffs

It wasn’t the conclusion to the 2011-12 B.C. Major Midget League season the Okanagan Rockets had in mind.

The Rockets’ season ended abruptly Saturday night at the Capital News Centre with a 3-0 loss to the Greater Vancouver Canadians.

The Canadians took the best-of-three first round series 2-0 and now move on to the BCMML semifinals.

For the second consecutive game, Canadians goalie Chris Tai stole the show, this time a 33-save shutout was the end re-

sult. Add it all up and Tai stopped 93 of 95 shots in the two games for a sparkling .978 save percentage.

Greater Vancouver opened the series with a 3-2 win Friday night, with Tai making 60 stops. The Rockets were one of the MML’s highest scoring outfits during the regular season, but they could find just two goals in the two games. “I give a lot of credit to the Canadians,” said Rockets General Manager David Michaud. “It’s no easy task to come on the road and win two games in this building. Without

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question they deserved the win. I thought they executed their game plan to a tee and were able to dictate things a little more than I would have like today, we just didn’t have much in the way of an answer for them this weekend.” A season with so much hope for the Rockets now comes to an early end. “It’s obviously not the result we were looking for. It’s disappointing to see it come to such an abrupt end. This was a great group of young men to be involved with.” The loss also end the midget careers of team cap-

tain Josh Ellis, and alternate captains Mitchell Cook and Mat Lambert. “There isn’t much more that can be said about that trio that I haven’t already said,” Michaud added. “It’s been a pleasure to work with those three over the past two seasons. They are quality young men and there isn’t anything I wouldn’t do to help them make their mark at the next level. They all have bright futures ahead.” For the Rockets, an off-season of planning and building towards next year get started a little earlier than the staff would have liked.

squeeze on Okanagan Rockets forward Cortlen Procter in B.C. Major Midget Hockey League playoff action Saturday at the Capital News Centre.

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SPORTS ▼ BCHL

Warriors miss playoffs with win/loss weekend The Westside Warriors closed out their 2011-12 B.C. Hockey League season with a win and a loss on the weekend, closing the books on an up-anddown season that sees the team miss the playoffs for the first time since arriving in West Kelowna.

With just four BCHL Interior Conference teams qualifying for the BCHL playoffs, the Warriors mark of 22-29-2-7 saw them finish sixth in the eight team Interior Conference, 18 points out of the playoff picture.

Defenceman Peter McIntosh was one of two Warriors 20-year-old players who ended his junior hockey career on the weekend.

He admitted it was tough to see his junior career come to an end.

“It’s hard to walk away and move on. It’s hard to

KELOWNA CHIEFS’ forward Kyle Clerke keeps his eye on the puck while he battles a Princeton Posse player in KIJHL playoff action Friday night at Rutland Arena. The Chiefs won both home games over the weekend in their secondround series to take a 3-1 lead in the best-ofseven Okanagan Division final.Game 5 was set for Monday night in Princeton. A final score wasn’t available at Capital News press time.

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believe it’s gone and done with,” he said, adding his three years with the Warriors was the best time of his life and saying the team battled hard to the end.

“These last couple of weeks of the season might have been the strongest of the season. I’m proud of the way we finished,” he said.

Goaltender Dwayne Rodrigue also watched the sun set on his junior career and echoed MacIntosh’s sorrow at seeing it come to an end. After several stops in his native

Quebec as well as Alberta, Rodrigue suggested his final stop in Westside was the best.

“I think it was the best hockey year of my life,” said Rodrigue, who solidified the Warriors goaltending situation when acquired in November. “It’s really hard but it’s a good end. It’s the best end I could ever have.”

The Warriors held their annual awards banquet on Monday night.

Notes: The BCHL Interior Conference playoff match-ups will see the first place Penticton Vees taking on Chilliwack while the Prince George Spruce Kings will battle Merritt.

In the Coastal Conference Powell River takes on Coquitlam and Cowichan Valley meets Surrey. The BCHL playoffs begin Friday.

Liquid Lightning 18th in province

The team finished in 18th place in the province with 510 points with one gold; five Silver, three Bronze, two fourth place, four fifth place, two six place, three seventh and six eighth place finishes.

On day one, Alex Diaz kicked off the meet by taking over 33 seconds off his 1500 metre freestyle to break Julian Kirschner’s club record from July 1994 and qualify for Age Group Nationals in Calgary in July. Diaz had a strong meet swimming 100 per cent best times.

He swam a second Age Group National time standard in the 400 free and broke the club record in the 200-m backstroke set

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Craig Mathieson, 13, swam a 2:43.11 in the 200-m breaststroke final to qualify for Age Group Nationals and win a bronze medal. Mathieson also swam all best times and won a bronze medal in the 100 breast.

Mitch Segal, 18, swam 100 per cent best times including a 2:13.78 in the 200 backstroke for a Western time standard.

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broke his own club records in the 50 free, 100 free, 200 free, 400 free, 100 back, 100 fly and 200 fly. He swam a blistering 2:25.63 in the 200 fly to set a AAA meet record and win the gold medal.

Tyler took the silver medal in the 100 fly, 100 free, 200 free and 50 free with a bronze in the 100 back.

Three club relay records were set at the meet as well. Christina Russo, Kassidie Cornell, Jenn Short set a club record in the girls open 200 free relay. Lauren Fauchon, Kassidie Cornell, Christina Russo and Danielle Doug-

las set a new record in the 200 medley relay. Christopher Basisty, Craig Mathieson, Lucas Tyler and Alex Diaz teamed up for a club record in the boys 14 and under 400 medley relay.

Kassidie Cornell swam 100 per cent best times for the second consecutive meet.

Other notable swims went to Lacey Falkingham, who took over nine seconds off her 400 IM; Chenoa Bondar, who took almost seven seconds off her 400 IM and Christopher Basisty who took 16 second off his 400 free.

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SPORTS ▼ HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS

Sprint Owls finish AAA season to the medals The Kelowna Owls settled for 14th place at the 2012 B.C. AAA girls high school basketball championship in North Vancouver.

The Owls wrapped up play Saturday with a 7459 loss to Terry Fox in the 13th/14th place game at Capilano College. Carly Corrado and Cassidy Whittaker led KSS with 13 points each.

KSS was one of the youngest teams in the province this season with only two Grade 12 players on the roster, and a pair of Grade 10s.

The Owls went into B.C.’s as the 14th seed after winning a wild card qualifying game late last month over Fleetwood Park. Kelowna opened the tournament Wednesday with a 80-52 loss No.

3 York House. Charlotte Lewthwaite scored 11 points for the Owls.

Kelowna then lost a close one on Thursday to Gleneagle, 55-51. Grade 10 guard Kiana Lalonde scored 18 points for the Owls.

KSS posted its lone victory on Friday, 8352 over Prince George.

Lalonde held the hot hand again with 32 points.

The championship final saw South Kamloops beat York House 65-61.

MUSTANGS 9TH AT AS… The Immaculata Mustangs placed ninth, while the Kelowna Christian Knights wound up in 11th place at the B.C. A girls high school basketball championship in Prince George.

The Mustangs, who

lost just once in four games at the tournament, defeated Duncan 66-51 Saturday in the 9th/10th place game. Taya Skarbo had 17 points for the Mustangs, Sarah Day added 11, and Olivia Johnson had 10.

Immaculata’s lone defeat came in its opening game Wednesday, 79-63 to No. 5 Pemberton.

The Mustangs other wins came over KCS (6337) and Fernie (84-48).

The Knights defeated Fort St. James 61-41 in the 11th/12th place matchup.

Lauren Krueger led KCS with 16 points.

The Knights opened the tournament with a 6445 loss to Cedar Community, then downed Nakusp 58-29, before losing to Immaculata in the consolation semifinals.

Telemark athletes skied their way to eight medals at the B.C. midget cross country sprint championships.

More than 200 skiers from across the province competed in the nine to 12-year-old age group March 3 and 4 at the Telemark ski club.

Twenty skiers from the Telemark race team, junior development and ski league programs participated, placing fourth overall The event consisted of an individual start classic 2km race on Saturday morning. The overnight snow and warm temperature made for slick tracks especially for the later starters. Despite the tricky conditions Telemark’s waxing techs were able to provide a combination of good grip and glide. The Telemark team had the following results: • In the 2002 girls race Sophie LaChappelle placed

MADISON DICKIE competes in the 1999 girls division during the B.C. midget sprint championships held March 3 and 4 at the Telemark ski club in West Kelowna.

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15th.

• In the 2002 Boys race the results were Grayson McKinnon third, Tristan Lee 10th, and Connor Hobbs 14th.

• In the 2001 girls race the results were Kennedy Dickie 6th, Sally Haaheim 14th, Michelle Kraetzer 20th, Abigail Ertel 29th, and Piper Barta 31st.

• In the 2001 boys race Aaron Myshak-Davis was 2nd, Hamish Graham 9th, Cameron McInnes 21st, and Bryson Conlin-Mouat 27th.

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son McKinnon, Hamish Graham and Scott McKinnon steadily moved up through the race ending in 8th place. The team of Connor Hobbs, Carter Fortney, Tristan Lee and Bryson Conlin-Mouat placed 18th gaining valuable race experience. In the girls’ race the team of Madison Dickie, Kennedy Dickie, Sally Haaheim and Michelle Kraetzer placed eighth in a very tight race. The team of Piper Barta, Jazmin Gustavson (in her first ever ski race), Abigail Ertel and Sophie LaChappelle placed 18th.

Sunday’s races started with a sprint qualifier to determine the starting position for sprint heat.

The sprints use a ‘King’s Court’ format. This ensures that all participants race four rounds. The top skiers in each heat move up within their category while the bottom skiers move down to ski against other top or bottoms skiers from other heats. Heats may be comprised of up to six skiers, where the top three skiers would move up and the bottom three skiers moved down for the next series of heats.

Telemark’s results included, in the 2002 girls race, Sophie LaChappelle placing ninth. Sophie qualified in second but became ill during the competition.

In the 2002 boys race results were Grayson McKinnon 2nd, Tristan Lee 8th, and Connor Hobbs 17th. In the 2001 girls results were Sally Haaheim 3rd, Kennedy Dickie 12th, Michelle Kraetzer 16th, Abigail Ertel 24th, and Piper Barta 25th.

In the 2001 boys race Aaron Myshak-Davis was 3rd, Cameron McInnes 18th, and Bryson ConlinMouat was 20th.

In the 2000 boys’ category Ian Williams was 1st, Matt Shipley was 7th, Ben Shipley 8th, and Scott McKinnon was 14th. Madison Dickie placed 19th in the 1999 girls race.

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NEWS â–ź ACCESS TO INFORMATION

Rely on local experts for gardening knowledge

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n the subject of gardening, there have been thousands of books, magazines and encyclopedias written along with numerous radio and television shows produced.

Now, there are hundreds of websites that can be accessed with the click of a computer mouse.

I have on many occasions noticed discrepancies and errors through these media formats, which makes one wonder just how accurate the articles really are.

I would suggest that for the most part the information is reliable, particularly if it has passed the test of time without much change or if it’s new information spawned from universities or colleges.

Some discrepancies arise, however, from the simple fact that local knowledge is often the most accurate.

When something works or reacts a certain way in Vancouver, it may not do the same in the Okanagan.

For instance, don’t believe everything you see on a nursery label; use them only as guidelines and then rely on local information from someone

winter. In fact, the Christmas bird count documented 240 Northern Flickers that did not head south this year.

Also, I mentioned the flicker does not visit traditional bird feeders but I now know from local sources that it will happily go to suet stations and can be seen eating seed from regular bird feeders.

The websites I visited for my information last week were probably not wrong; they just lacked the local knowledge for complete accuracy.

Consider that ducks and geese are considered migratory and we have hundreds that stay here for the winter. *** It will be a sad start-up for Men’s Night this year at Mission Creek Golf Course without my good friend Tom Mann.

With family by his side, Tommy passed away on Saturday night.

He was a dear friend of mine for many years both professionally and privately.

His beautiful wife Helen worked with Burnett’s Garden Centre for several years and my heartfelt condolences and love go to her and

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Don Burnett who has been in the industry for a long time for accuracy.

For instance, you often see the height of a red Japanese maple listed as being 30 to 40 feet. But in the Okanagan, I have never seen one grow to more than 20 to 25 feet.

Some labels for lilacs suggest the application of lime once a year. But in the Okanagan, this is not necessary.

Some plants are labeled “full sun� which can be inaccurate in our climate where full sun can be far too strong for some species that may easily tolerate it on the coast.

Local knowledge is also important when it comes to birds.

After writing my column last week on the Northern Flicker, I was corrected by one of our knowledgeable birders as to my statement that this harbinger of spring does not migrate south for the

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ALTERNATE ACTIVITIES‌With the teachers on strike for three days last week, parents and their kids were looking for other things to do during the day. One of those activities was the heARTfit class at the Rotary Centre for the Arts, a free drop-in spontaneous art class held on Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. until June 26. For more information about the class, email karensageing@gmail.com. the family. I have a piece of Tom’s rhubarb, probably the best I’ve ever tasted, and I will cherish it until it is my turn to leave this world.

I look forward to playing a game in Tom’s honour this year and I may even try a couple of shots left-handed!

Tune in to The Don Burnett Garden Show on AM 1150 Saturday mornings from 8 to 10 a.m.

Elderly man assaulted

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A witness to the alleged assault called 9-1-1.

Police have arrested a 39-year-old male acquaintance of the assault victim in a parking lot a short distance away from the motel.

He remains in custody pending the outcome of the investigation.

When police arrived at the scene, they found the senior was suffering from minor cuts, scrapes and abrasions on his face and head.

The assault victim was taken to Kelowna General Hospital where he is being treated for the injuries and to monitor his overall well being.

Police say both the victim and the suspect were both intoxicated.

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NEWS

Alter your senses at the Wearable Art Gala The Wearable Art Gala is not a fashion show in the traditional sense—it’s an artistic exploration blending clever design, breathtaking art, vaudeville humor and sheer spectacle.

On Saturday, March 31, join over 50 artists as they prepare to alter your sense of sight, sound, taste, smell and touch.

With a reputation built over eight years of largely sold out performances, this popular community fundraising event is now moving venues.

Their new location at the Laurel Packinghouse will treat guests to an up close and immersive experience as they move the performance off-stage and engage their audience as never before.

Performers, including first-year visual arts students from UBC Okanagan Campus are ready to challenge your expectations with full creative

force. This year the competition will heat up as students from the CATO Fashion Design Program team up to break the mold and engage all your senses.

Students and professionals alike will be keeping an eye out for the 2009 peoples’ choice award winners, Kinshira, a local performance group who have their sights set on regaining your favour.

MC Michael V. Smith will set the tone as DJ Mark Mishadow and VJ Arthur Crazy Monkey create sound and visual projections to unite and excite.

With full audio and visual support from SPL Sound Productions, all are ready to make this an event not to be missed.

Following the show, the doors will open for an after party as performers and guests pack the dance floor till the early morn-

ing.

Purchase your tickets now at any Select Your Tickets outlet or visit www.alternatorgallery. com for more information.

All proceeds go to support the Alternator Centre for Contemporary Art, a local charitable organization.

Supporting the Alternator in staging the gala are SPL Sound Productions, Tree Brewing, Gonzo Online, Sonoran Estate Winery, Perreault Photography, Sleighridermedia.com, the Department of Creative Studies at the University of British Columbia Okanagan Campus and the Fashion Design and Merchandising Program at the Centre for Arts and Technology.

For more information contact WAG coordinator: at 250-317-7263 (cell) or WAG@alternatorgallery.com.

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THE WEARABLE ART GALA is a fun opportunity for participants to showcase clever design, breathtaking art, vaudeville humour and sheer spectacle.

▼ KELOWNA ART GALLERY

World record achieved for number of art works on display The Kelowna Art Gallery has succeeded in its attempt to set a world record.

According to the websitewww.recordsetter. com, the Kelowna Art Gallery now holds the world record for the Highest Number of 4x6-Inch Works of Art Displayed in

a Gallery.

A total of 4,154 postcard-sized original works of art on paper currently adorn the walls of our Scotiabank Studio and both sides of one of the art gallery corridors.

In their entirety, the works comprise Local Views to make World

News, which will remain on view through March 18.

On January 3, the Kelowna Art Gallery began accepting small-scale, Okanagan-themed, original, landscape-based works of art created by community members in an attempt to set a new

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world record.

Arrival of submissions to the project was slow at first, but quickly gained momentum as community groups, local artists, media outlets, media personalities, schools, and other eager participants learned of the project.

While most of the 4 x 6-inch sized works arrived from Kelowna and the Okanagan region, the art gallery also received sub-

missions from the Lower Mainland, and as far away as Texas and India.

The 4,154 submissions received by the gallery far surpassed the desired goal of 2,500.

“We were hoping for a good response, and we received an overwhelming response,” said Nataley Nagy, executive director at the Kelowna ArtGallery.

“All of us at the Kel-

owna Art Gallery wish to express sincere thanks to everyone who participated in this fascinating art project.”

With the world record in place with recordsetter. com, the art gallery is also in the process of applying to the widely-known Guinness World Records group. “We truly hope this project inspires museums, galleries, and other cultural organizations to chal-

lenge our record and undertake projects such as this of their own accord,” Nagy added.

The gathering of landscape works was inspired by the exhibition by Lake Country artist David Alexander: the Shape of Place, on view at the art gallery until March 25.

In his work, Alexander captures a sense of place by conveying his experience of the landscape.

▼ REGIONAL PARKS

Spring programs offered by regional district

If you are an adult living with bipolar disorder and are currently depressed, you may be eligible to participate in an ongoing research study of an investigational medication to possibly treat this condition.

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It’s time to sign up for the freeTracks Walking Clubwhich sets foot this spring in Mission Creek Regional Park.

The beginner walking program starts April 2 and runs Monday and Wednesday mornings at 9 a.m. (no walk Easter Monday or Victoria Day).

Club members and our walking leader will start with a 15-minute walk, gradually increasing the duration of their walks along the Mission Creek Greenway and in Mission Creek Regional Park to 90 minutes by the end of the nine week program.

Members also receive a walking journal, walking tips, seminars and

motivational tips to keep them moving.

‘Tracks’ is a registered Hearts in Motion Walking Club with the B.C. Heart and Stroke Foundation. *** Stop by the Environmental Education Centre in Mission Creek Regional Park and sign out a ‘Discovery Backpack.’

The EECO is open Tuesday through Sunday.

Inside you’ll find everything you need to do your own pond study or nature walk in Mission Creek Park.

The backpacks are a great way to get every member of your family actively involved in learning about our natural sur-

roundings. *** The ‘Go Fish’ program will keep youngsters busy hook, line and sinker at two easy to access regional park locations!

On Saturday, May 5, ‘Go Fish’ kicks off at the Hall Road pond in Mission Creek Regional Park and then Sunday, May 6, the action moves to the special fishing area in Shannon Lake Regional Park.

The program then runs each weekend until May 27, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., at the two locations.

The program offers youth under age 16, a chance to catch one rainbow trout each day with-

out a fishing license. A limited number of rods, reels and bait will be available each weekend for youngsters to use.

‘Go Fish’ is being offered once again with the generous support of the Peachland Sportsmen’s Association, Lonely Loon Flyfishers Society, Kelowna Fish and Game Club along with the B.c. Ministry of Environment, Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C. and the Summerland Trout Hatchery.

For more information about this or other Regional Park programs please visit the Regional District website regionaldistrict. com/parks or contact the EECO at 250-469-6140.

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NEWS ▼ CHESS TOURNAMENT

South Rutland Elementary wins school title This year’s School District 23 Chess Tournament saw 54 students from 23 schools taking part on March 3 at Mount Boucherie Secondary School in West Kelowna.

The student participants ranged from kindergarten to Grade 11, representing schools from across the Okanagan Valley.

The event was coordinated by a small group of volunteers: tournament director Chris Laurie, facilities director Luke Campbell, and Veronica Dumontet and Lori Burke handled registration.

Winning the prestigious Best Chess School title for this year’s tournament was South Rutland Elementary.

Only three points separated fourth place from first in this category.

The team was coached

by Enzo DeLaurentiis and consisted of Gilbert Gacusan, Joven Boparai, Chris Friesen, Ethan Simard, and Jayden Boparai.

The other tournament results were: Grade 1: first, Graham Lee, Uplands Elementary (School District 67); second, Jack Thompson, Columbia Elementary (SD

67); third, Samantha England Belgo Elementary (SD 23); third, Kaitlyn McEwen, Shannon Lake Elementary (SD 23) Grade 2: first, Ben Lee, Uplands Elementary (SD 67); second, Fabian Himmelstein, Aberdeen Hall in Kelowna; third Keagan Potash, Glenmore Elementary (SD 23), and Ethan MacLeod, Rose Valley Elementary (SD 23) Grade 3: first Manoah Kleemaier, Glemore Elementary (SD 23); second Liam Turner, Belgo (SD 23), and Zack Burke, Rose Valley (SD 23); third

Tyson Glendinning, Shannon Lake Elementary (SD 23) Grade 4: first, Mark Bell, Heritage Christian School in Kelowna; second, Mitchel Harris, Rose Valley Elementary (SD 23) and Ethan Simard, South Rutland Elementary (SD 23); third, Chris Friesen, South Rutland Elementary (SD 23) Grade 5: first, Gilbert Gacusan, South Rutland Elementary (SD 23); second, Owen Moorman, Wiltse Elementary (SD 67); third, Joven Boparai, South Rutland Elementary (SD 23)

Grade 6: first, Lenco Kleemaier, Glenmore Elementary (SD 23) and Ty Cheyne, Ellison Elementary (SD 22); second, Yihan Xia, Anne McClymont Elementary (SD 23); third, Devon Coughlan, Casorso Elementary (SD 23) Middle School: first, Ting Shen Soh, Dr. Knox (SD 23); second Alex Buck, CNB (SD 23); third, Lukas Vozenilek, Anne McClymont Elementary, (SD 23) High School: first, Simon Buck, Mount Boucherie (SD 23); second, John Kump, Oka-

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STUDENTS from kindergarten to Grade 11 took part in the recent chess tournament hosted by Mount Boucherie Secondary School. nagan Mission (SD 23); third, Willow Strumpel, Okanagan Mission (SD23)

Grade 10: first Brayden Johnstone, KSS (SD 23); second Tao Caruso, KSS (SD 23)

FUNDING FOR STUDENTS, NOT FOR WAGE HIKES. The BCTF is demanding a 15 per cent wage hike and other benefits that would cost $2 billion and raise taxes for BC families. Virtually all other public sector unions have settled for no wage increases.

It’s unacceptable that schools are disrupted and that students and their families are inconvenienced over an unreasonable salary demand in difficult economic times. The union is making claims and demands that simply don’t add up.

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The union wants more paid time outside the classroom – sick leave for teachers on call, expanded bereavement and discretionary leave.

The government wants more time for teacher training and to ensure that Pro-D days really are for professional development.

The union says all teaching positions should be selected on the basis of seniority.

The government supports seniority but qualifications must also count so that math teachers teach math, and science teachers teach science.

The union says that teachers who perform poorly in evaluations will be dismissed – ‘one strike and you’re out’.

The government wants to support teacher improvement through a standardized evaluation process.

The union says that government refuses to negotiate.

There has been over a year of negotiations and 78 full bargaining sessions.

The union says that class size limits have been eliminated.

Class size limits will remain in place on all grades across BC.

The union says that BC has 700 fewer special needs teachers.

2100 new teaching assistants have been hired since 2001. And, with a new $165 million Learning Improvement Fund, we will hire more.

It’s time to focus on what matters most in education – BC’s students. That’s why we are focused on per-student funding which is at an all time high, not on wage increases.

We all want to do more to make BC’s education system even better. It’s the driving force behind BC’s Education Plan that teachers, parents and students are helping to shape.

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NEWS ▼ PET CARE

Adjusting your dog to arrival of new baby in the house T here is nothing more exciting than welcoming a new baby into the family.

Becoming parents is challenging and a life changing experience.

It takes lots of preparation of all the family members including the family pets to make the transition as smooth as possible.

I recommend to all dog owners to consult with a behaviour specialist or trainer prior to introducing the new baby to

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Dr. Moshe Oz the dog. It is essential to make sure that the dog is well trained and obedient.

Getting to know your dog, being able to foresee its reactions, recognizing “what pushes its buttons,” and above all being able

to control your dog is essential in order to form a safe relationship between your kids and the dog.

Lets face it, as much as you love your dog right now, when the new baby arrives, your dog status in the family will change.

Many people treat their dogs as if they were their babies.

When the real baby enters the family, many of the dog privileges might be taken away.

New rules come into effect along with new

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boundaries and restrictions.

I can’t stress enough how important it is to apply all the new rules as early as possible before the baby’s arrival.

It is very important that the dog will not associate the baby with negative consequences. All changes has to be done very gradually.

Start by slowly reducing the amount of attention you give your dog.

If there are specific places you know the dog

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will not be allowed to be in (the parents bedroom or on the furniture for example), apply the new rule right away.

Expose your dog to babies and toddlers, in a well controlled fashion (on a leash and with a muzzle on ,if required).

Babies and toddlers walk, smell and sound differently from adults, and it might take some training for the dog to understand that they are not a threat.

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The idea is to associate the baby with positive connotation.

After the baby is born, and before you bring it home, take a blanket or a piece of the baby’s clothing and introduce it to the dog.

Do not let the dog play with that object, make it clear that this not a toy.

Make your dog sit, let your dog sniff the object and praise the dog with a treat.

Again, the idea is to associate the baby with good behaviour and a positive consequence.

When you bring the baby home, let a friend or another family member hold the baby.

Make sure that the person who the dog is most attached to, attends to the dog. Give the dog lots of attention, the dog probably missed you a lot when you were away in the hospital.

After appropriately greeting the dog, introduce the baby to the dog. have the dog on a leash for better physical control, and slowly let it sniff the baby.

If the dog misbehaves, calmly take it aside and try again later. Remember to praise the dog and give it a treat every time it behaves well.

It is very important not to exclude your dog. Your dog is one of the family members.

Excluding the dog, once the new baby arrives will not only harm your dog but also may lead to the dog’s negative association with baby, resulting in a vindictive revengeful behaviour often towards the baby itself.

I have witness cases in which the dog did

not have any difficulty adjusting to the new born, but once the baby became more independent, started to crawl around and get into the “dog’s territory” (in the dog’s eyes) the problems started.

Do not feel too comfortable with your dog if initially he or she did not show signs of jealousy.

It is important to closely monitor the dog’s behavior even after few months from the baby’s arrival.

Teaching the child appropriate behaviour, and gentle handling of the dog is also very important for the dog’s well being.

Never leave your baby alone with the dog, regardless of how much you trust your dog, dogs can be very unpredictable.

If your dog starts to show signs of new bad behaviors such as urinating in the house, distracting things in the house, becoming aggressive, etc. it is probably signals of anxiety and a call for help.

Involve a behaviour specialist immediately.

I’m stressing again that introducing a new baby into an existing family that includes pets is a step that requires preparation and special attention.

These tips given here are very general and probably not sufficient enough in some cases.

Consult your vet and ask for directions or recommendation for a behaviour specialist that will guide you through the process, taking under consideration the specific personalities and dynamics of your family and pets.

Dr. Moshe Oz operates the Rose Valley Veterinary Hospital in West Kelowna, 2476 Westlake Rd. 250-769-9109 www.KelownaVet.ca

Retired teachers present workshop

The Central Okanagan Retired Teachers’ Association will sponsor a workshop on medication awareness presented by Cheryl Halsted, on Monday, April 2, from 1 to 2 p.m.

The workshop will take place in room 2 of the Hollywood Road Education Centre.

Coffee and tea will be available.

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NEWS â–ź BUSINESS

Chamber and SIFE to co-present sustainability awards

Seven finalists will be honoured at the Green Business Awards on April 25th at the Coast Capri Hotel.

The awards are cohosted by the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce and SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise). “The Kelowna Chamber has chosen to take a leadership role by recognizing economic sustainability, and to increase awareness of sustainable practices,� said Caroline Grover, chief executive officer of the Kelowna Chamber. “The Green Business Awards recognize businesses and organizations which successfully integrate environmentally sustainable practices into their business operations.�

The Green Business Awards program celebrates the use of sustainable practices in our business community with finalists in each category selected from a wide group of nominations.

Panels of judges visit all of the finalists judging them on demonstrated sustainable practices, reduction of costs while maintaining competitive advantage due green initiatives, incorporation into business model as well as vision, recognition with incentives for staff and communication to stakeholders. “The businesses that will be recognized are industry leaders and are creating a future for a greener and more sustainable Okanagan,� added Emily Johnson, with SIFE Okanagan. “The chosen finalists have proven their commitment and dedication for making Kelowna a better community and business environment for all.�

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▼ KELOWNA TOYOTA

Lighting up energy efficient concept Wade Paterson STAFF REPORTER

Kelowna Toyota is trying to prove that a bright idea can save energy, the environment and money.

Recently, the dealership replaced its old lights with new LED lights.

According to Andi Beuchi, product advisor with Kelowna Toyota, the dealership had several motivations for making the switch.

“You’ve got to do something to be different and reduce your environmental footprint,” said Beuchi. “We’re not doing it to be cutesy, we’re doing it to reduce our costs and we’re also trying to be an

example in the community that anybody can do this.”

Beuchi said that Kelowna Toyota is the first dealership in town to make the switch.

“We’re probably one of the first in B.C. I would imagine. We’re trying to be the greenest Toyota dealership in Canada— this is a big step.”

Kelowna Toyota’s 37 old lights were 1,000 watts each. The dealership would have the lights on for about 10 hours a day; therefore, they used 370,000 watts.

The new LED lights are 218 watts; they now use approximately onefifth the wattage.

But making the switch was not cheap. Beuchi said that incentives from Fortis were what sealed the deal for Kelowna Toyota.

“The tipping point was the fact that Fortis is really helpful in subsidizing these lights. They’re giving us a huge credit and that basically covers a lot of our cost,” said Beuchi.

Beuchi added that after 31 months, the lights will have paid for themselves through energy savings.

Another benefit, according to Beuchi, is that the new lights are more visually appealing.

“The older lights buzz, they hiss, they make noise and they take a long time to warm up. They’d be

burning out all the time and it would cost a lot of money just to change the bulbs.

“These LED lights come on instantly. They’re guaranteed (for) 10 years and the light that comes out from them is a different frequency.

“So you can see the (colours) in our cars a lot better than you (could) with the traditional lighting.”

On Thursday, March 15, Kelowna Toyota will host an official light up event to celebrate the installation of the LED lights. Mayor Walter Gray will be on hand to ceremonially switch on the lights.

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ANDI BUECHI, product advisor with Kelowna Toyota, along with salesperson Suzanne Wood, president of Innovative Products Group Inc., hold one of the new 218watt LED lights the car dealership is installing to help be more energy efficient.

Beuchi anticipates that other dealerships will eventually join the trend of installing LED lights.

“If you want to get the message out there that you’re green, that you care about the environ-

ment, this is a great way to do it.” wpaterson@kelownacapnews. com

Is B.C.’s public sector bargaining model broken?

T he teachers’ labour dispute in B.C. seems to be on a time out now that Spring Break is underway.

During this brief respite, it makes some sense to take a look at the current model of public sector collective bargaining.

I don’t think I’m alone in thinking that the public sector collective bargaining process is broken. The challenge is to find ways to fix it.

To me, the teachers’ dispute demonstrates the worst failings of public sector collective bargaining, in which neither party is motivated to bargain.

Each has adopted an extreme position and seems determined to stick with it until the inevitable conclusion.

Because the employer is, effectively, the provincial government and because the government has the ultimate legislative authority up its sleeve, it knows it need not compromise. And because the union knows the government will ultimately play that trump card, it has little motivation to compromise its own stance.

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the matter. The acrimony makes it seem like these parties should be in trenches and sepaRobert rated by barbed-wire Smithson rather than a bargaining table.

The issues at play in the teachers’ bargaining dispute are complex. Precious few of us casual observers really have a grasp of those issues.

But because this bargaining is now taking place largely in public, many observers have taken loud, irate stands in favour of one side or the other. Look at newspaper editorial pages over the last couple of weeks to see what I call the Don Cherry-fication of the bargaining issues.

Are teachers the hardest working people in our province or are they the biggest complainers? Are they handsomely rewarded with benefits and time off or are they chronically underpaid? Are they safeguarding the education of your children or are they just pushing our buttons using these sensitive issues?

All that seems to count is who has the highest soapbox and who can shout the loudest. And in all that

shouting, the important issues are lost.

Some of the blame for this lays, I’d say, on the fact that in these sorts of labour disputes we find a blend of systemic issues (such as class size and composition) and basic terms and conditions of employment (such as wages and benefits). How is the average observer to separate these distinct elements of the debate or make any sense of how they are being linked in the bargaining process?

Then we have rulings by our province’s Labour Relations Board which are, for all practical purposes, indecipherable by the average person (including, it seems, the teachers themselves). What’s the difference between a teacher displaying a sign for informational purposes and a teacher engaging in picketing? Does anyone really care?

All of this leads me to wonder whether a better system exists. I’m reminded of an announcement, in 2007, that the B.C. Ferry and Marine Workers Union had relinquished the right to engage in strikes.

That proposal came out of a process entered into by B.C. Ferries and the union to settle hundreds of issues outstanding after the expiry of their last collective agreement.

The parties submitted to binding arbitration on these hotly disputed is-

sues and the arbitrator’s ruling established a new framework for that acrimonious relationship.

The key element was the arbitrator’s acceptance of the union’s suggestion that future collective agreements be settled by binding arbitration.

Perhaps something similar would work for collective bargaining across the broader public sector. If so, I’d suggest it should be based on five main principles.

First, because freedom of association and the opportunity to negotiate are important to our society, the parties would require a (time-limited) window in which to settle a collective agreement themselves.

Perhaps the six months leading up to the expiry of the current collective agreement would be sufficient.

Second, if a collective agreement was not attained during the bargaining window, the issues would automatically be submitted to binding arbitration.

The prospect of this phase would surely motivate the parties to bargain in good (better?) faith during the bargaining window.

The key, I think, is an arbitration process in which the arbitrator must select one party’s position or the other, not a compromise between the

two. This would motivate each party to advance a moderate (and thereby more attractive), rather than extreme, position.

Third, the arbitrator must be a person who is trusted by the parties, notwithstanding his or her appointment by the government, and in particular who is able to remain independent. Is this even possible?

B.C. has already demonstrated that such a person can be found. Our so-called “child watchdog,” Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond (British Columbia’s Representative for Children and Youth), has proven to be an effective and independent voice. I don’t see why such a “watchdog” couldn’t be found to preside over public sector collective bargaining.

Fourth, the union would have to relinquish the right to strike. In all likelihood, the mandatory arbitration process would eliminate the value of making aggressive public statements and so perhaps the right to strike would become a moot factor in any event.

Finally, in my view, the process must separate the discussion and resolution of systemic issues such as class size and composition from items such as wages and benefits.

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BUSINESS ▼ OGOPOGO ROTARY CLUB

Students embrace an adventure in tourism Students from around the world will get a lesson in tourism Okanagan style this week.

From March 11 to 15, the Ogopogo Rotary Club will play host to 15 Grade 11 students from across Canada, and as far away as Australia, Scotland and Japan.

The group will spend five days in the Okanagan Valley to learn about the local tourism industry.

This is the 5th annual “Adventures In Tourism” program, hosted by the Ogopogo Rotarians.

The students range in age from 16 to 18 and all share a keen interest in careers in tourism.

“Tourism is such an important part of the Okanagan economy, so it makes sense that our club should host a program that focuses on the tourism industry,” said Don Shindelka, president of Rotary Ogopogo.

“During the program, the students visit and learn, firsthand, about a variety of different tourism operations in the region.

“It provides great opportunities for them to meet and hear from leading Okanagan experts in the industry, and helps them decide on the direction of their future careers. The program is truly a one-of-a-kind in Canada.”

Adventures In Tourism” is a big undertaking that requires months of preparation. At the heart of organizing the program this year are Ogopogo Rotarians Jim Hawkins, Mark Dixon and Karen Naumann.

“I believe this is a unique opportunity to showcase our valley to future Canadian and international leaders in the tourism industry. It is also an excellent Rotary youth initiative, which I’m very proud to be associated with,” said Nauman.

Gregory Christakos is another of the Rotary Ogopogo organizers who has been involved since the start.

“It’s rewarding to see a group of young, energetic people who have so much fun experiencing what we

have to offer, knowing they have so much more in store for them,” Christakos said.

“To help open a few doors or to perhaps plant a seed for future possibilities and leave them with thoughts they didn’t have before experiencing the program is very satisfying.”

The agenda is fully supported by a number of leading tourism organizations and attractions in the Okanagan, including the Delta Grand Hotel and Conference Centre, Coast Capri Hotel, Kelowna International Airport, Mission Greenway Eco-center, H20 Fitness Centre, Summerland Sweets, NK’Mip Desert and Heritage Centre in Osoyoos, Harvest Golf Course, Sparkling Hills Resort, Big White Ski Resort and Gray Monk Winery. Other supporters include The City of Kelowna, Tourism Kelowna, Okanagan College, the Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission, and the Osoyoos Indian Band.

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Leadercast in Kelowna to feature variety of speakers Local business leaders can access the knowledge and experience of their world-renowned peers by participating in the Chick-fil-A Leadercast at The Coast Capri Hotel on May 4.

The event is sponsored by the Kelowna Jaycees with the support of Paradigm Mortgage.

Leadercast is a one-day leader development event broadcast live from Atlanta, Ga. to hundreds of sites throughout the North America, this year including Kelowna.

Among the speakers lined up to make presentations are: • Soledad O’Brien, anchor and special correspondent for CNN • Tim Tebow, NFL quarterback, Heisman Trophy winner and best-selling author • Patrick Lencioni, best-selling author and president of The Table Group • John Maxwell, leadership expert and best-selling author of The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership • Angela Ahrendts, CEO, Burberry • Roland Fryer, professor of economics at Harvard University and CEO of the Education Innovation Laboratory • Urban Meyer, current head coach of the Ohio State Buckeyes college football team • Andy Stanley, best-selling leadership author and communicator

• Sheena Iyengar, author of The Art of Choosing and world-renowned expert of choice Last year, 85,000 leaders from 17 countries tuned in to the Chick-fil-A Leadercast.

In its 12th year, this full day, experiential conference is predicted to reach its largest audience to date.

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“The Kelowna Jaycees have helped develop community leaders here in Kelowna, like former and current mayors Dick Parkinson and Walter Gray, and today we continue to develop tomorrow’s community leaders.

“Hosting Leadercast was a natural extension of what our group already does and we are very excited to be bringing it to Kelowna.”

This year’s program will focus on the power of choice, as the speakers will share their insights to help leaders empower and equip others at work, at home and in the community through his or her choices.

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uring the Brian Mulroney Conservative government years, I was privileged to be part of an important process.

Working under Tom Hockin, the federal small business minister at the time, Canada saw the creation of its first National Entrepreneurship Policy & Strategy.

Back then, part of the excitement for all was that it was one of the first strategies of its kind created in the developed world.

I was fortunate to be a member of the national evaluation framework team that helped draft that policy.

I enjoyed the experiences of working on that project that I will never forget, and I suppose forged part of my love for entrepreneurship and the joy it can bring to peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lives.

This policy had a range of â&#x20AC;&#x153;target groups,â&#x20AC;? one of them being First Nations bands.

Today, I would like to share some comments about this extremely important segment of our Canadian society and the important role it plays

ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT

Joel Young it our overall socio-economic landscape.

Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s begin by exploring what makes a First Nations enterprise successful.

One of the heaviest burdens the Aboriginal peoples of Canada have to bear is dependency.

While there have been various differences in the interactions between First Nations groups and European newcomers over the generations, the expropriation of indigenous lands, the social welfare policies and other aspects of historical interaction have produced some common results.

Indigenous dependency is one of them.

Being stripped of access to the landâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resources and their loss of personal freedom, many First Nations communities found themselves descending into welfare de-

pendency. The harsh reality to this is that such dependency has high costs.

It undermines political autonomy, leaving First Nations people hostage to policy decisions made by other governments.

On native reserves where productive economic activity has experienced its own roller coaster ride of successes and failure, it produces economies that are heavily dependent on employment in First Nations governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;employment that is funded by non-indigenous governments.

Escaping the dependency challenge, it has been suggested, offers alternative ways of meeting two critical economic goalsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;providing economic opportunity for First Nations citizens (jobs, business prospects, resources and subsistence) and funding for First Nations government (law-making, decisionmaking, judicial and enforcement).

One of the most important keys my research uncovered to successful First Nations socio-economic development ad-

vancement is â&#x20AC;&#x153;productive entrepreneurship.â&#x20AC;?

That means jobs: It can provide or direct income in the form of business revenues or indirect income in the form of taxes.

It often leads to new venture opportunities for the First Nations band members, multiplying its own effects, and it constitutes a way of meeting its community needs that is subject culturally in one way or another to community control.

Productive and sustainable entrepreneurship for First Nations bands typically comes in three formsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;internal markets, export markets or both non-aboriginal ownership that employs First Nations citizens and serves aboriginal markets.

The urgent need for growth, diversification and resilience in First Nations economies suggests the wise choice is to explore all the various forms of enterprise development.

There is, however, no concrete way that First Nations, or anyone else for that matter, can guarantee entrepreneurial success.

For communities or

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their entrepreneurs who demand such guarantees will be quickly immobilized.

The factors that shape entrepreneurial success are too diverse and we recognize that a degree of risk is always inherent in a free society.

But, I have discovered that First Nations entrepreneurs and their respective communities can control certain factors that can increase their chances of enterprise success and thereby enjoy potentially considerable economic benefits.

External economic conditions are often tough to control for First Nations entrepreneursâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; from the cost of capital, market behaviour, competition, regulatory environments and government policies toward First Na-

tions enterprises.

Skillful new venture preparation may affect some of these things, but I have a firm belief that First Nations communities that create a â&#x20AC;&#x153;spirit of entrepreneurshipâ&#x20AC;? from within; ensure the installation of entrepreneurship education and training best practices; embrace partnerships for new venture creation that blend First Nations aspiring entrepreneurs with existing non-First Nations entrepreneurs; and collaborations with dedicated and committed educational institutions and organizations for all entrepreneurship pursuit will produce enviable results.

For several years prior to moving to the Okanagan, I had been immersed voluntarily in First Nations economic development throughout Saskatchewan.

I visited many of the communities and tribal councils from the top to bottom of the province.

I had the privilege of creating one of the first aboriginal entrepreneurship centres in the province and originated and orchestrated an international licensing agreement for First Nations

communities to access a leading edge entrepreneurship training series from the U.S. Through this experience, I was extremely privileged to meet and learn from the multitude of First Nations talented people and first-hand lay witness of their interest to seek out the benefits of entrepreneurship creation and how its journey can affect a positive impact on their lives.

One of the great partnerships that I have observed since moving to British Columbia in 2006 is the FirstBusiness.ca website and all that it contains.

The website offers a wonderful platform for young First Nations entrepreneurs to reach for access.

I would like to applaud all First Nations leaders in the Okanagan region and throughout Canada that embrace entrepreneurship education and new venture creation as solid courses to follow for advancement in their socio-economic foundation.

Joel Young is an entrepreneurship educator, coach and consultant. eagleyoung@shaw.ca

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March is fraud prevention month T housands of Canadians are defrauded each year.

There is no typical fraud victim in Canada.

Fraud targets Canadians of all ages and from all walks of life.

There are many scams involving fraud and the list gets longer every year.

Fraud comes in many different forms.

Charitable scams, personal and business identity theft, vacation rental scams, financial scams, email scams and the list of potential scams goes on.

Remember the old adage: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

Perhaps it is part of a scam if it looks and sounds too good to be true. You may receive unsolicited attempts by mail, e-mail, phone or someone may knock on your door to involve you in a scam.

We know fraud is a problem. Be concerned when someone you don’t know approaches you to involve you in a new idea.

Many people do not report fraud because they are embarrassed or don’t want to get involved in an

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Doreen Smith investigation.

Report fraud to the police. It allows the authorities to be aware of what is happening in your city or town.

Warnings in the news will increase awareness and prevent more fraud from happening.

Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in Canada today.

Monitoring your credit report and credit score is one of the best ways to spot the early signs of identity theft.

Two of Canada’s leading credit reporting companies are Equifax Canada and TransUnion Credit Bureau.

You should check your personal credit report on a regular basis to ensure your credit history is correct, and to protect yourself against iden-

tity theft.

Keep your passwords and PINs to yourself. Do not share them with other family members or friends.

Experts recommend we change passwords and PINs at least twice a year.

Do not use common numbers or names, example don’t use your own name or numbers like “1234.”

Put in some numbers that mean something special to you, but not recognizable by others.

Shred confidential information. Financial information, old tax returns, receipts, and other documents with personal information should be shredded before it goes into the recycle bin.

If you do not have a shredder in your home, watch for shredding events in your community.

Have a discussion about fraud with family members. Remind children to not provide details about parents that may put your family at risk.

Be careful with telephone enquiries, emails

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and strangers coming to your home.

Seniors are often a target of certain types of fraud. Crooks may repeatedly target seniors after an initial success.

Mailing lists are sold to increase solicitation of money, or to encourage seniors to contribute to multiple charitable events.

Only contribute to charities you are familiar with.

Fraud isn’t something that always happens to other people. We must all be vigilant to protect ourselves and our family against fraud.

Informing yourself and learning about the fraudulent schemes out there is your best protection against fraud.

March is Fraud Prevention Month in Canada; this is a great time of year to talk about fraud with family and friends.

Doreen Smith is a Certified Financial Planner with Capri Wealth Management Inc.

For the love of macarons and a charitable cause To coincide with “Jour du Macaron,” a worldwide festival that is celebrated in Paris, New York City and most large Canadian cities, Sandrine French Pastry and Chocolate in Kelowna plans to launch Macaron Day in Kelowna in support of the Kelowna General Hospital Foundation.

Sandrine was the first pastry shop in Kelowna to offer macarons locally, a

delicate almond meringue confections and now has 15 flavours coming in a rainbow of colours and fillings.

Macaron Day is Tuesday, March 20.

On that day in Kelowna this year, these participating businesses will sample macarons (with quantities limited by location) and donate 25 per cent of all macaron sales for the day to the KGH

Foundation: • Sandrine French Pastry and Chocolate, 1865 Dilworth Dr. • Kelowna General Hospital cafeteria • Okanagan Spirits, 267 Bernard Ave. • Cedar Creek Estate Winery, 5445 Lakeshore Rd. • Lakehouse Home Store, 510 Bernard Ave. • Gray Monk Estate Winery, 1055 Camp Rd.

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Public sector bargaining Smithson from B1 If there are systemic problems with B.C.’s classrooms, I think that discussion can only productively occur when it is distinguished from the ongoing tug-of-war over wages and related benefits.

Perhaps, however, the same “public sector bargaining watchdog” could preside over the process addressing systemic matters.

Maybe a process of this type could become part of the collective bargaining landscape in B.C. If not, the alternative may be to reinstate a form of corporal punishment (in which the students inflict pain on teachers and government alike).

Robert Smithson is a labour and employment lawyer, and operates Smithson Employment Law in Kelowna. This subject matter is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended as legal advice. www.smithsonlaw.ca

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SIFE students Learning how to manage your boss secure $2,500 grant

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veryone has an instinctive preference for how work gets done.

Sometimes those preferences are compatible and sometimes they clash.

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I’d like to talk instead about how you, the employee, can create a more effective working relationship with your boss by managing his or her leadership style.

By “manage,” I mean adapt your response to your manager’s basic temperament and approach to work tasks and relationships.

To demonstrate, let’s consider two broad leadership styles.

One is very task-oriented (results driven); the other is more concerned with people and process (what people need, how things get done).

The positives attributes of a task-oriented manager are that he or she is: focused; able to give clear direction; skilled

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On the downside, this type of manager may come across as impersonal and uncaring.

This may not bother you if you are also driven primarily by getting things done.

However, if you prefer more individual attention from your boss, you may consider this approach demotivating.

Keep in mind that while your boss may be a task master, it doesn’t mean he or she doesn’t care about you personally. It’s more likely that he or she isn’t even aware that you need that extra attention.

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priority. One way you can manage that difference is by adjusting your own approach by getting on task right away and completing your work in a timely way.

That tactic will build trust with your boss, which is the foundation for building a closer relationship.

The second type of leader is much more people-oriented.

It’s not that these managers ignore business outcomes (they will realize they are accountable for those after all), they are just more sensitive to how work activities impact people.

The positives features of this kind of boss are that he or she shows a personal interest in each employee; provides active support to help the work get done; and is able to build positive relationships that increase employee commitment and productivity.

If you are someone who needs to feel valued and supported in your work efforts, then a people-oriented manager likely suits you.

This style also works well in a close team environment, particularly when the personal interactions of the boss are

perceived as fair and sincere.

On the flip side, if you are task focused, you may not appreciate how much time the boss seems to spend on relationship building when there is work to be done.

Instead of getting irritated though, you can choose to accept that such a strategy also has value.

One way to better manage a less task-oriented leadership style is to take initiative and create structure for your own work, rather than expecting it from your boss.

You can simply ask what work needs to be done by when and then get to it.

The next time you get frustrated with too much or too little direction from your boss, stop for a moment to consider these different styles of leadership.

A simple adjustment in how your respond to them can bring a better flow to how your work gets done.

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Okanagan College’s Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE) team has been selected to receive a $2,500 grant from the Business Development Bank of Canada to support their local entrepreneurial efforts.

The BDC SIFE Entrepreneurs First! Project Fund provides SIFE teams with the means to accelerate the success of Canadian entrepreneurs.

To earn the grant, the team developed a plan to enhance their existing Young Entrepreneur Competition, a long-standing and established business competition for local middle and high school students.

Building on the previous success of the program, the team has recruited 209 student participants and a record-breaking 77 teams. The grant from BDC will provide participants with the necessary resources to create prototypes of their products, and bring their businesses to the marketplace.

“I am excited to work with this energetic and inspiring group of students to put local entrepreneurs first and fuel our community’s economy,” said Mark Willms, account manager, BDC and advisor to the SIFE Okanagan team.

Statistics have shown that 50 per cent of participants in the Young Entrepreneur Competition go on to start their own businesses. The event will culminate in a trade show and awards dinner on May 31 at Okanagan College where students will have the opportunity to showcase and sell their products to community members in attendance and be recognized for their achievements.

“We believe that by equipping Canadian youth with solid business skills, we can build better communities, and ultimately a better Canada,” said Amy Harder, president, Advancing Canadian Entrepreneurship, which operates the SIFE program in Canada.

“SIFE Okanagan is providing a unique opportunity for students in the Okanagan Valley to learn about entrepreneurship in a fun and innovative way.”

Other schools participating in this year’s BDC SIFE Entrepreneurs First! Project Fund include Brandon University (Brandon, Manitoba), Concordia University (Montreal, Quebec), Lakehead University (Thunder Bay, Ontario), Saint Mary’s University (Halifax, Nova Scotia) and the University of Windsor (Windsor, Ontario).

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Nutritionist says breakfast is what fuels the brain Rose Soneff CONTRIBUTOR

Does the thought of making and eating breakfast make you groan?

One third of Canadian adults do not eat breakfast regularly—even though it’s simple to make and good to eat.

Establishing a breakfast routine early is important for both children and adults.

Adults who eat breakfast function better throughout the day. Research shows that breakfast kick-starts the brain and body.

Studies of adults who do physical labor have found that those who skip breakfast often tire quicker than their breakfast eating co-workers.

There is also evidence that eating breakfast may play an important role in getting you to work safely in the morning; drivers who eat breakfast were found to be more atten-

Rose Soneff tive and responsive during their morning commutes.

Eating breakfast can also help you maintain a healthy weight by warding off temptation to eat snacks that are less nutritious and by preventing over eating.

Because breakfastskippers tend to eat more in the evening, they often exceed the amount of calories needed in a day and end up gaining weight.

Breakfast is especially important for the growing brains of children and teens. Research has shown that important nutrients

missed when breakfast is skipped are not adequately provided throughout the rest of the day.

Children who do not eat breakfast often fail to meet recommended levels of Vitamins A, B6, and D, calcium, magnesium, riboflavin, folic acid, zinc, phosphorus and iron.

Many of these nutrients play a key role in brain development.

Evidence shows children and teens that eat breakfast are often better at understanding ideas and solving problems—essential skills for succeeding at school.

Think there isn’t enough time in the morning to make breakfast?

If you are short on time in the mornings try preparing items such as porridge the night before then simply reheat in the morning.

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peanut butter, and bagels make quick, inexpensive portable breakfasts.

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Hydro smart meter complaint rejected

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WEEK OF MARCH 11 TO 17, 2012

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PISCES, ARIES, AND TAURUS.

The B.C. Utilities Commission has dismissed an complaint by an anti-smart meter group trying to put a stop to BC Hydroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s installation of the meters.

Citizens for Safe Technology applied to the commission in late December seeking a â&#x20AC;&#x153;freezeâ&#x20AC;? on the installation of wireless electricity consumption meters.

Lawyer David Aaron argued that the provinceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Clean Energy Act exempts the installation from commission approval, but the legislation doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cover the â&#x20AC;&#x153;wireless and snooping component of the smart meter program.â&#x20AC;?

The commission found that the term â&#x20AC;&#x153;snoopingâ&#x20AC;? referred to a radio chip in each meter that would only be activated if the customer wishes to install an in-home feedback device to show electricity consumption readings from the meter on a small wall display.

In its submission, BC Hydro said the chip is not capable of collecting or storing data, â&#x20AC;&#x153;real-time collection and monitoring of detailed informationâ&#x20AC;? or remote control of networked appliances or systems.

The commission also noted that the provincial legislation did not prescribe any particular kind of meter, but left the technical details to BC Hydro engineers.

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ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 334

HOW TO PLAY: Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once.

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This is no cause for concern, and everything will return to normal very quickly.

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You will find it hard to stay true to your convictions this week. Try to accept that everyone is different. You will find a way to reach a compromise as long as you refrain from imposing your beliefs on others.

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You are a naturally curious person and this week you will spend much of your spare time mulling over existential questions. This is also a good week to give lots of attention to your home and family.

LIBRA

There is some travel in store for you this week. If you have been worried about a family member, you will receive news that it was just a bad scare and that everything will be all right.

SCORPIO

At work an agreement will need to be reviewed in detail. In your intimate relationship, there are a few things you will need to discuss in order to find balance again.

SAGITTARIUS

This week is busy in all kinds of ways. If you have been waiting for a promotion at work, you will finally be rewarded for your efforts and your leadership.

CAPRICORN

An accumulation of fatigue will hit you this week. You wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need much more proof that it is time for a short vacation or a little getaway to the countryside.

AQUARIUS

Expect to have an active social life in the next few days. Your loved ones entice you to take part in some exciting activities. All this fun will also help you heal your mind.

PISCES

Some important responsibilities are coming your way. If you are offered a promotion at work, be sure to weigh the pros and cons with your family. After all, they are the ones who might suffer from a change in your schedule.

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NOTICE OF NOMINATIONS OPEN Notice is hereby given to the owners of land within the RUTLAND WATERWORKS DISTRICT that nominations are now being accepted for two (2) Trustee positions for a three (3) year term on the Board. Candidates must be nominated in writing by two (2) qualified voters. Forms for this purpose are available at the District Office.

Completed nomination papers are to be delivered to the District Office by 12:00 Noon, March 30, 2012.

If a poll is declared necessary, same will be held at the District office situated at # 106, 200 Dougall Road N., Kelowna, BC on April 23, 2012, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

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FOUND Sweet BLACK CAT Knox Mtn. area. Call (250)212-4417 after 8pm LOST Beautiful Black Cat. Neutered Male. Tattoo in ear.

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GEORGE FENTON 1929 - 2012 Husband, Dad, Grandad, Friend and Brother.

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VISONA, MARCO On March 6, 2012 Marco Visona aged 51, passed peacefully after years of illness. Marco was born in Valdagno, Italy in 1960 and laid to rest inKelowna, British Columbia. Marco was an adventurous man who loved nature, all animals and swimming and mainly loved his large family.

“When we saw you sleeping so peaceful and free of pain, we could not wish you back to suffer that again.” You were blessed with a loving family and with heavy hearts we say good-bye. Marco leaves behind his loving daughter and son, Amber and Chris, his mother Rina, brothers Mario and Gianni, sister Christina and a large extended family. Marco is also predeceased by his father Luciano. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mem.com and searching Marco Visona under stories.

Arrangements in care of First Memorial Funeral Services, (250) 762-2299.

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Carmel Marie Koch August 13, 1949 - March 13, 2011 God saw you getting tired when a cure was not to be.

He wrapped you in his loving arms and whispered “ Come To Me”.

You faced your pain with courage until the very end.

God took you in his loving arms and freed you from your pain.

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Una passed away peacefully at Cottonwood’s Extended Care on March 4, 2012.

Predeceased by son Ronald Lapensee, daughters: Karen Gates and Betty Lapensee, and daughter- in-law Carol Lapensee. Una is survived by daughters; Barb (Lorne) Lyon Peachland, BC, Joan (Bob) Sherrington Chateauquay, Que., sons : George (Eva) Lapensee, Surrey, BC, Wayne Lapensee, Chateauquay, Que., 20 Grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren, including 2 great- great-grandchildren. Una was born in Williamstown, Ont. She loved bowling, ballroom dancing and traveling to Reno and Hawaii. We would like to thank the staff at Cottonwood’s Ext. Care (Bridgeway Unit) for all their care and support. In honour of what would have been Una’s 100th birthday, her family and friends will gather to Celebrate her Life on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 1:00 PM at First MemorialFuneral Services, 1211 Sutherland Ave, Kelowna BC. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mem.comand searching Una Lapensee under stories. Arrangements in care of First MemorialFuneral Services, (250) 762-2299.

WESLEY, SYLVIA VIRGINIA (nee Lawrence) Went peacefully to be with the Lord on Friday, March 2, 2012 at the age of 88. Sylvia was born on May 30, 1923 in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia to Alvin and Maybelle Lawrence, a sister to 15 siblings. She leaves to mourn her loving husband of 69 years, William; daughters Mary Anne (Bevin) in Oshawa, ON, Betty (Henry) in Richmond Hill, ON, Carol in Lincoln, NB, Brenda-Lee (Ron) in Kelowna, BC and sons: William (Judy) in Minnedosa, MB, John (Rose) in Lake Country, BC, 13 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. She was sadly predeceased by her parents, her son, Frederick and grandson David. With William being in the Armed Forces, Sylvia and children lived in many Canadian Forces Bases across Canada. She had a wonderfully infectious smile and loved to knit, sew, bake, listen and sing to music and care for her family. The family would like to thank Sylvia’s wonderful care aides in Reid’s Corner at Sun Pointe Village where she resided for the past 3 years. A Celebration of Sylvia’s life will be held on March 19, 2012 at 11:00 am at Sun Pointe Village 700 Rutland Road N with David Van Essen officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the BC Alzheimer Society.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com 250-860-7077.

NANCY OLISA SCOBIE - NEE ANDERSON September 28, 1917 - February 27, 2012 Nancy Scobie of Kelowna, B.C., passed away peacefully at Kelowna General Hospital at the age of 94 years.

Nancy is survived by her daughter Jean Scobie of Kelowna B.C., seven grandchildren: Randy, Lynda, Cheryl, Scott, Benjamin, Tori, Curtis; eight great grandchildren: Matthew, Laura, Sarah, Jasmine, Andrea, Eric, Tawnee, Kai; great, great grandaughter Zoey; sisters: Berniece, Mabel; brother William; numerous nieces and nephews.

Nancy was predeceased by her husband Benjamin in 1944; son John in 1995; son Kenneth in 2006; longtime companion Jack Perkins in 1988; parents: Andrew and Anna Anderson; sisters: Olga, Aldine, Betsy, Mary, Margaret; brothers: Albert, Arthur, Emil.

Nancy was one of twelve children, and she often spoke of her years growing up on the family farm. She enjoyed going to many dances with her sisters and brothers. She had many wonderful stories she told to her children of those early years. Nancy married her husband Ben in 1936. Ben joined the R.C.A.F. in 1942 and lost his life in 1944. Nancy worked in Edmonton, AB while raising their children. In 1956, she moved to Yellowknife, NWT where she worked as a bookkeeper for several firms. She enjoyed living in the North, and often said some of her fondest memories were of those years.

Nancy moved to the Okanagan in 1976. Some of her greatest joys were oil painting, gardening and the family get-togethers in her home. She had such a kind and happy nature and a lovely smile for everyone. Nancy will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed. We were blessed to have had her in our lives.

Much gratitude goes to the wonderful staff at the David Lloyd Jones Home for their compassionate care while Nancy was there.

No service will be held as requested by Nancy. Cremation will take place and Nancy’s ashes will be properly placed by Lakeview Memorial Gardens. Arrangements entrusted to Valleyview Funeral Home. 250-765-3147.

In Lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimers Society would be appreciated.

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It is with great sadness that Egon passed away on March 6, 2012. He is survived by his loving wife, Erika and his two children, Rolfe (Shirley), Gloria (Shawn), and 2 grandchildren, Jessica and Michael, two brothers and one sister. He worked for the City of Kelowna for 33 years. His hobbies were fishing, hunting, and camping. In later years he developed Dementia. When he was unable to stay at home, he then lived at Brandt’s Creek Mews, where they were very caring nurses and care aides. Thank you to all the staff.

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Project Managers & Site Superintendents MDG Contracting Services, a dynamic, growth-oriented general contractor is recruiting experienced Project Managers and Site Superintendents to join our projects team in the Fernie, Sparwood and Elkford regions of BC. Reporting to senior management, Project Managers will be responsible for managing all aspects of our construction projects. The position requires individuals with field experience to effectively complete construction within the project scope of work.

Site Superintendents report to the Project Manager and assume responsibility for the daily operation and supervision of our construction projects.

Successful candidates will endorse MDG’s safety program, have excellent computer skills and the ability to identify and implement new processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness of the project. The positions require excellent communication, planning and organization skills, with the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. A minimum of 5 years experience with commercial construction projects is required.

The positions are available immediately and offer long term growth potential. Please forward resume, including education, training and safety credentials to info@mdgcontracting.ca

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Crossroads Treatment Center Society, the Okanagan’s premier treatment center for addictions, is seeking casual employee’s for the following positions: Program Support Worker - must have a Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences, preferably focused on addictions as well as some experience with the bio/ psycho/social model of clinical treatment in a team environment is preferred.

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High speed internet and phone essential. Free online training. www.project4wellness.com LUCRATIVE, Summer, Fruit Sales in small Alberta town. 20 years proven sales. Need partner to transport fruit and some sales. 250-212-8265

SUN City Cherries 4759 Lakeshore Rd Kelowna req’s Farm Labourers. Pruning, picking, packing, sorting and general farm work. Seasonal. 40hrs/wk minimum 7days/wk. $10.25/hr or piece rate. Email resume to: suncitycherriesjobs@shaw.ca 250-764-1872

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FARM Workers needed $10.25/hr, 50-60hrs week, June 1-Oct 30, thinning, picking, pruning. Lakhbir Sangha 1545 McCurdy Rd East. 250765-4105, 250-317-5974

Help Wanted Local Vernon Paving Company looking to fill the following positions:

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SOUTH ROCK has positions for road construction workers, BASE - heavy equipment operators (Finish Grader Op).

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Baker Hughes Alberta based oilfield services company is currently hiring;

DL Baker Construction Canada is looking for Laborers and Foremen in Kitimat. BC, Canada. Red Seal Preferred. Laborers will possess competency in assisting on the installation of all types of formwork, performing general labor work and placing concrete. Have the ability to correctly rig and hoist material, ability to signal, rig and work safely with cranes. Project Terms is Project Based Wages are in accordance with Project Labour Agreement between Kitimat Modernization Employer Association and Coalition of British Columbia Building Trades for the Kitimat Modernization Project Please forward resumes to patton@bakerconcrete.com

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ASSEMBLY/SALES, Customer Service & Mgmt. Trainee Positions Available Within Our Kelowna office. Must be 18+ Years of Age. $2500+/mo Plus Bonuses. Call 250-860-9480 or Email: info@plazio.ca

SRI Homes - Production Work Factory Builder looking for workers with construction experience including carpet laying, dry wall, boarding, painting and framing. Full time. Fax resumes to (250) 766-0599 or in person at 9500 Jim Bailey Road, Kelowna (Lake Country).

Traffic Control (flagger) 2 day classes Kelowna Mar 24/25 and Apr 14/15 New $270 Renew $150 call 1-866-737-2389 www.roadsafteytcs.com VALLEY MITSUBISHI has a unique opportunity for someone who is hard working and has a self starter personality.

This person must be organized, have good people skills and the ability to sell. They must be able to overcome objections, ask for the sale, negotiate price, complete sale or purchase agreements, and most of all follow up customers before and after the sale. They must be able to take direction and work in a team environment. If this sounds like you, please apply today! We offer a base guarantee,competive pay plan, monthly bonus levels and full benefits package after 3 months. Please drop off resume off at Valley Mitsubishi 2350 Enterprise Way & ask for Rick Wright, General Manager

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EXPANSION in 2012

Kelowna company doubling in size. Complete training provided. Must be 18+ years of age. Permanent positions, $2500+/mo to start.

Promotions within 30-90 days.

No Experience Needed.

Call 250-860-3590 or email resume to info@plazio.ca

////////// An earthmoving company based in Edson Alberta requires a full time Heavy Duty Mechanic for field and shop work. We require Cat Dozer/Deere excavator experience. You will work a set schedule for days on and off.

Call Lloyd @ 780-723-5051 Skilled Millwrights, Welders and Carpenters required for sawmill & mining construction.

Pls fax or email resume to: 250-825-9687 timberlinemill@shaw.ca

CAUTION

While we try to ensure all advertisements appearing in the Kelowna Capital News are placed by reputable businesses with legitimate offers, we do caution our readers to undertake due diligence when answering any advertisement, particularly when the advertiser is asking for monies up front.

WA R E H O U S E / S H I P P E R .

Winfield. FT, Mon-Fri, Class 5 drivers license. $14/hr. Fax resume to 250-766-3893

MAJOR DEPARTMENT STORE REQUIRES INSTORE LOSS PREVENTION OFFICERS Leading Department store requires an associate to be an instore loss prevention associate in a busy retail environment.

The Position: Your main job function as a Loss Prevention Associate is the effective control of shoplifter activity within the specific facility or facilities to which you are assigned.

You will be responsible for the following: - Identification and Observation of shoplifters - Apprehension and detention of shoplifters - Recovery of property - Processing suspects and corresponding paper work.

- Preservation of evidence - Work with management and associates to ensure security controls are in place.

Qualifications: The successful candidate should possess the following: - An up to date “Security Worker License” - Strong analytical skills - Good written communication skills - Ability to work under stressful and high pressure situations - Team player - Able to investigate, interpret, and identify integrity issues - Ability to multi-task

Employment

Employment

HHDI RECRUITING is hiring on behalf of Baker Hughes

DRIVER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS & SERVICE SUPERVISORS Class 1 or 3 License required.

Drivers

HD MECHANICS 3rd or 4th apprentice or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics with their Red Seal and CVIP License to work in Red Deer & Hinton.

Please call 250-718-3330 or Fax: 1-888-679-0759 For more information or send your resume & current drivers abstract to: driverclass1@shaw.ca LOOKING for Class 1 Truck & Pup Driver for this up & coming season. Must have several years paving experience. Also looking for experienced Bobcat Operator. Must have min 5yrs exprience. Leave message at 250-765-1699 PATARA Orchards, 3010 Lakha Rd. req’s seasonal workers for pruning, thinning, picking from May 15 - Oct 15. 40+hrs /wk, $10.25/hr. Call 250-4913477 or fax 250-451-9050 Permanent Full Time labourer positions at Coral Beach Farms Ltd. (Lake Country). No experience necessary. Must have own transportation.

Applicant must be capable of physically demanding (incl. heavy lifting) work in all weather conditions. 5-6 days a week. 8-12 hours a day beginning approximately June 10th. 2012. Work includes but is not limited to tree planting, pruning & irrigation. Pay $10.25/hour. Apply by fax at 250-766-0813 or email at jobs@coralbeach.ca

Employment

Labourers F/T Exp Cls 3 truck driver, crane, excavator and barge operator. Must have min. 3 yrs experience. Immediate start.

Send Resume to info@bcdockandmarina.com

Medical/Dental DENTAL RECEPTIONIST Position available. Applicant with knowledge of Power Practice Software & Clinical experience required.

This is a FT position.

Mon - Thurs, no evenings or weekends. Position available due to team member moving to the coast. Resumes to: Dr. T.A. Martin #22 - 1710 Ellis St. Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 2B5 or Fax: 250-762-0702

WELDERS WANTED. Journeyman 2nd and 3rd year apprentices with tank manufacturing experience. Automated Tank Manufacturing Inc. Located in Kitscoty, Alberta.

20km West of Lloydminster is looking for 15 individuals that want long term employment and a secure paycheque.

Journeyman wages $33. $37.50/hour. Wages for apprentices based on hours and qualifications. Benefits, training programs, full insurance package 100% paid by company, profit sharing bonus.

Join a winning team. Call Basil or Blaine for an appointment or send resume to: blaine@autotanks.ca or p r o d u c t i o n @ a u t o t a n k s. c a .

780-846-2231 (Office), 780-846-2241 (Fax).

DL Baker Construction Canada is looking for Journeymen Carpenters and Foremen in Kitimat. BC, Canada. Red Seal Preferred. Carpenters must have experience with installation of footing forms, slab on grade forms, build and install wall, column and elevated horizontal forms.

Ability to layout work, off supplied control lines. And the ability to correctly rig and hoist material, ability to signal, rig and work safely with cranes. Project Terms is Project Based Wages are in accordance with Project Labour Agreement between Kitimat Modernization Employer Association and Coalition of British Columbia Building Trades for the Kitimat Modernization Project Please forward resumes to patton@bakerconcrete.com

WRANGLER wanted for Chilcotin backcountry. 250-2382375 rides@sprucelaketours.ca

LOUISIANA-PACIFIC Canada Ltd. requires an experienced Journeyman Electrician for our EWP Operation in Golden B.C. Email resume to: Audra.Stanton@LPCorp.com or fax to 250-344-8859.

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Trades, Technical

This is a full time position that offers a competitive compensation package with excellent company benefits. Compensation is in accordance with experience and education. Please send resume to: PO Box # 2465, 2453 Hwy. 97 N Kelowna, BC, V1X 6A5. Applications will be accepted until April 6th, 2012

MAJOR DEPARTMENT STORE REQUIRES INSTORE LOSS PREVENTION OFFICERS

FOR THE Leading Department store requires an associate to be an instore loss prevention associate in a AFTERNOON busy retail environment.

The Position: CUP...

Your main job function as a Loss Prevention Associate is the effective control of shoplifter activity within the specific facility or facilities to which you are assigned.

You will be responsible for the following: - Identification and Observation of shoplifters - Apprehension and detention of shoplifters - Recovery of property - Processing suspects and corresponding paper work.

- Preservation of evidence - Work with management and associates to ensure security controls are in place.

Qualifications: The successful candidate should possess the following: - An up to date “Security Worker License” - Strong analytical skills - Good written communication skills - Ability to work under stressful and high pressure situations - Team player - Able to investigate, interpret, and identify integrity issues - Ability to multi-task

This is a full time position that offers a competitive compensation package with excellent company benefits. Compensation is in accordance with experience and education. Please send resume to: PO Box # 2465, 2453 Hwy. 97 N Kelowna, BC, V1X 6A5. Applications will be accepted until April 1st, 2012

Employment

Services

Employment

Work Wanted

Computer Services

CLASS 1 driver, super B, fuel, 30yrs experience, drug free, good abstract, reliable. Thank you. 778-471-4049

12/7 A MOBILE COMPUTER TECH. Certified computer technician, virus removal, repairs, upgrades. Let me come to you. (250)-717-6520.

Services Mind Body Spirit #1 for a reason. Paradise Massage. Where men come to relax. 778-477-5050 Kelowna AFFORDABLE, Excellent F/B Massage & NIR Sauna. Thank you! Linda 250-862-3929.

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Lovely, Peaceful Setting, $60/hr. Call (250)-317-3575 BLISS Massage 4 your every need. 10 yrs exp. men only .

Call 4 appt. 250-215-7755 MAGIC HANDS! Full body relaxation. Lessons & prostate massage avail. Ladies & Men. 20 yrs. exp. 250-801-8079 THAI Massage. Totally relax & energize your body & mind.

Call 250-801-7188 ✸TOTAL ZEN MASSAGE✸ Relaxation to the Fullest.

Mens/Ladies (250)-869-5116

Health Products HERBAL MAGIC - With Herbal Magic lose up to 20 pounds in just 8 weeks and keep it off. Results Guaranteed! Start today call 1-800854-5176.

TENDERTOUCH Footcare.Cert.

Lic’d. Ins’d Nurse. People’s Drug Marts, Shoppers & Pharmasaves. $45. 250-801-2665

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12/7 In-Home Repairs. New Systems/Upgrades.

20+yrs Prof. Service. Peter 215-4137

Contractors

JOURNEYMAN Carpenter for framing, finishing, additions, decks. Richard. 250-717-7043 KSK Framing & Foundations.

Quality workmanship at reas rates. Free est 250-979-8948

Countertops

REFACE Countertops.

1/2 the Cost of Replacing. Granite & Corian Designs. 470-2235.

Drywall

ARCH-AIDE Contracting. Boar ding, Taping, Texturing & Steel Studs. 250-870-6301 PESL DRYWALL Service Inc. Renovations, new construction and repairs. Boarding, taping, textured ceilings. Call Tomas at 250-212-4483 or 860-3495.

Quality Taping & Ceiling Texture Small - Med. jobs. 23yrs Exp. Call Jeff 250-869-9583 Small Repairs/Reno’s. Drywall, Framing, Painting, Fin’d Carpentry etc. Ken, 250-212-9588

Electrical

A&S ELECTRIC. Resid/Comm Wiring. New constr, renov. & service changes. lic’d & bonded. Steve 864-2099 (cont #90929)

Excavating & Drainage

COLLEE Excavating & Bobcat Sewer Hookups, Rock Walls, Rock Breaking, 250-860-5670

Fencing

CEDAR Panels, Gates, Custom fencing & Decks. Quality Work. Josef 250-864-7755.

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.

Garage Door Services

GARAGE Doors- install, service, repair all makes of doors & openers. 250-878-2911

Garden & Lawn

1-1-1- All Exterior Hedge & Tree Specialist. Downsizing bracing, trimming, pruning, sculpturing & removing of hedges & trees. Fully Insured.

Call Dave (250)-212-1716 Ace of Spades. Tree, hedge & shrub pruning. Aeration & Power Raking. 250-878-1315 Gordon’s Quality Lawn Care.

Pruning, Trimming, Dethatching & Aerating. Yard Clean Ups. 250-863-8935

M&S LAWN & GARDEN

CLEANING Lady, 25yrs exp., Wkly/bi-wkly one time. Quality work. 250-470-9629 SENIORS on Westside. Do you need some cleaning done? or help with shopping?

Call Donna, 778-755-1720

Power Raking, Mowing, Pruning, Yard Clean-up, General Maintenance, Irrigation, Complete Landscaping, Retainer Walls, Water Features.

Free Estimates Jim 250-861-3693

Floor Refinishing/ Installations

Floor Refinishing/ Installations

Professional Sanding & Finishing.

Dustless Sanding System.

Supply & Install of all ly atural 250-470-7406 N The Best types of Hardwood.

www.elitehardwoodfloors.ca

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Services

Services

Services

Services

Services

Services

Services

Handypersons

Home Improvements

Landscaping

Moving & Storage

Moving & Storage

Plumbing

NEED a hand inside or out from painting to yard work.

250-215-1712, 250-768-5032

GREAT Canadian Builders Ltd. All interior & exterior renovation work. 1-250-488-0407

AAA Best Rates Moving $59+.

FLAT Rates long dist. Weekly trips BC/AB. 250-861-3400 FAMILY Movers. Moving?

Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance trips. Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250-493-2687

JOE’S MOVING.reasble rates fully equip’d trucks, local-long dist, no job too small470-8194

Painting & Decorating

Home Improvements

Home Repairs

BUILDING? Renovating? See www.buildmyhouse.org.

Only the best trades!

LARRY’S Handyman & Reno Serv., Lg. & Sm. jobs, Graffitti Removal etc., 250-718-8879

#1 STOP FOR www.bcrocks.com. call 250-862-0862

ROCKS. Please

CALL Exquisite Lawn & Landscaping to book your Spring Cleanup and Weekly LawnMaintenance. 250.300.0520 GLM Landscaping & Irrigation Our 1st 10 customers save their HST! 250-864-5450

NORTH END Moving Service Local/Long Distance. Free Estimates 250-470-9498

BAYSIDE Plumbing & Gas Fitting Service. H/W tanks. Qualified & Reliable. 250-317-2279

F.J. MARK LTD. PAINTING Quality workmanship & service. Call Fred 250-863-9373

DREGER MECH. Plumbing, Gasfitting, comm/res & reno, ins’d, 24hr. Call 250-575-5878.

RADAS Custom Painting. 24 yrs exp., Prof. and Clean. DJ 250-808-5555, Rada 863-7606

Sales & Service Directory ACCOUNTING/TAX CONTRACTORS BOOKEEPING the tax pros

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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)

Get Featured!

Call

250-763-7114

LAMINATE TOPS

JOURNEYMAN CARPENTER Available for framing, finishing, decks, additions & Concrete Foundations.

Richard 250-717-7043

ELECTRICAL

A & S Electric

COUNTERTOPS

NATURAL STONE

starting at

1630 Innovation Dr. Kelowna, BC V1V 2Y5 P 250.765.3004 | F 250.491.1773

• Snow Removal • Full Landscaping • Rock Retaining Walls • Portable Soil Screener CELL: (250) 979-8033 BUS: (250) 861-1500

HANDYMAN

Natural Stone Surfaces All One Piece Laminate

Visit our showroom at THE AIRPORT BUSINESS PARK Monday - Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm Family owned & operated for over 40 years

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COLLEE

Excavating & Bobcat Services

-Rock walls -Rock and concrete breaking -Artificial turf -Artificial palm trees -Landscaping

250-860-5670

HEALTH PRODUCTS

& Renovation Services • Kitchen & Bathroom Upgrades • Yard Maintenance • Fences, Decks • Tile • Graffiti Removal

250-718-8879

LAWN AND GARDEN

250-470-2235

107 3677 Hwy 97 North Kelowna

FLOORING SOLUTIONS

Capable & willing to take on

ALL your landscaping needs

250-300-0520

MOVING/ STORAGE

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HOME IMPROVEMENT Great Canadian Builders Ltd. Building?

Renovating?

Cert lic’d & insr’d Nurse. Diabetic, fungal nails, callouses, etc. $45. Call for appt.

250-801-2665

Your complete renovation specialist, 25 years experience.

All interior and exterior work, concrete, garages, fence, decks, kitchen & bath renovations.

1.250.488.0407

See www.buildmyhouse.org Only the Best Trades

Our 1st 10 customers save their HST! Landscaping, irrigation, patios, retaining walls & water features.

250-864-5450

$59+. FLAT rates for long distance. Weekly trips between BC/AB. Why pay more?

Quality Workmanship. Interior or Exterior. Senior Discount.

Full WCB Coverage.

250-861-3400

Call Fred 250-863-9373

FEATURE

AFFORDABLE PAINTING

Senior’s Specials Experience & Quality New Homes & Repaints Ceilings Bondable. Insurance Work Call Terry

250-863-9830 or 250-768-1098

RENOVATIONS Kelowna

SMALL REPAIRS & RENOVATIONS Boarding, taping & texture. Framing, painting, finishing carpentry etc.

Ken 250-212-9588

Deck & Rail Serving the Okanagan 14 yrs.

Vinyl Decking up to 80 mil., Modular Flooring, Aluminum, Glass, Topless, Picket Railings, Fences & Gates.

Free Estimates

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To book your space, call

250-763-7114 and speak with a classified rep today!

ARCH-AIDE CONTRACTING

Boarding, taping, texturing & steel studs.

Repairs. Any size job.

Call 250-870-6301

FLOORING

SMALL REPAIRS & RENOVATIONS Boarding, taping & texture. Framing, painting, finishing carpentry etc.

Ken 250-212-9588

GARAGE DOOR SERVICES

ABC

LEW CAT ENT.

Carpet, lino, tiles, hardwood, laminate.

Free estimates.

Great rates.

Lewis @ 250-317-6889.

Work Guaranteed.

OVERHEAD DOORS We install, service, & repair all makes of doors & openers.

FREE ESTIMATES • INSURANCE CLAIMS Call for appointment

250-878-2911 abcohdoors@gmail.com

KITCHEN CABINETS

FURNITURE Plus MFG Made in Kelowna. Kitchens, vanities, chairs, countertops, tables & bar stools!

Re-upholstery also available.

1040 Richter St. 250-215-1903

MOVING/STORAGE HONEY DO CUSTOM GARDEN/CARPENTRY Cedar panels, gates, custom fencing & decks.

Quality workmanship.

Reliable.

Call Josef 250-864-7755

PAINTING/DECORATING

f.j. mark ltd.

AAA painting BEST RATE MOVING

Indoor & Outdoor Eco Friendly Flooring

te, Vinyl, Carpet Sidewal ood, Lamina Darcy Martin ks, Patio Decking Hardw

LANDSCAPING Lawn & Landscaping Ltd.

250.863.8935

10% OFF WITH THIS AD www.okanagancountertopsystem.com

Turning houses into homes.

GLM ENTERPRISES Dethatching, Aerating, Hedge & Tree Trimming. Full maintenance services.

RESIDENTIAL / COMMERCIAL Free Estimates

REFACE DON’T REPLACE 1/2 the cost of replacing Corain & Granite Designs.

The Green Alternative.

FLOOR REFINISHING

www.collee-excavating.ca

Larry’s Handyman • Interior & Exterior Renovations • Carpentry • Painting • Small Repairs • Pressure Washing

59.00 SF

$

On select colors only | Installation available

EXCAVATION TREMBLAY’S EXCAVATING LTD.

9.95 LF

$

starting at

DRYWALL

North End Moving Services

Local or Long Distance Polite & Professional

Ph: 250-869-0697 Cell 250-470-9498

Joe’s Moving Service “The Professionals”

• Local/long distance • Storage Available • No job too small • Free Estimates Call Joe Anytime 250-470-8194

PLUMBING

RADAS Custom Painting 24 yrs. exp., prof. and clean.

Interior and exterior specialists.

Senior discount.

Many references.

Call DJ (250) 808-5555 Call Rada (250) 863-7606

ROOFING

RYDER ROOFING LTD. Free estimates, senior discounts, member of B.B.B. Fully insured, WCB coverage. All types of shingle roofing & torch on roofing systems.

‘From a hole in your roof to a whole new roof.’

250-765-3191

TILING TILE SETTER

EXPERIENCED CRAFTSMEN QUALITY WORKMANSHIP SERVICE YOU CAN TRUST

• Bath Remodels • Decks • Drywall

• Kitchen Remodels • Painting • Plumbing

• Electrical • Tile Work • To-Do Lists • Much More

Kelowna • 250-717-5500 kelowna.handymanconnection.com

MEMBER

Canadian Homebuilders Association

Licensed, Bonded & Insured Independently Owned and Locally Operated

FEATURE

RIGHTWAY ROOFING

Tar Gravel/Repairs/Torch On/All types of roofs/Sun decks. Much more, just ask.

JOHN BROOKE

250-808-1473

WELDING

Artistic Ceramics.

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

Call 250-870-1009

250-863-4418

Custom tile setting.

Travertine, marble, granite & ceramic.

Decks, kitchen, baths.

Guaranteed work.

RENOVATIONS

Bayside Plumbing & Gas Fitting Qualified, reliable, bonded.

Over 30 years exp. res./comm. service renovations, new installations, h/water tanks, dishwashers, washers, dryers.

250-317-2279

SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE CAPITAL NEWS

Cert lic’d & insr’d Nurse. Diabetic, fungal nails, callouses, etc. $45. Call for appt.

250-801-2665

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Merchandise for Sale

Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent

Duplex / 4 Plex

BROCKTON MANOR. 1 & 2 bedrooms. The large, bright units are a short walk to downtown, hospital, beach & shopping. Transit is right outside the door. Please call us at 250-860-5220

WHEELCHAIR Accessibility Newly Painted Central location Gordon /Bernard. 3 bdrm 2baths partially furnished include all appls. Avail. Mar.15th $1200/mo + utils. NS Contact Wendy 1-(604)-798-8080

CENTURY manor, spacious 2 bdrm apartment, located on bus rt., close to downtown, bike path & beach. Small pet ok, heat & hot water included.

Call onsite managers 250-7636867 FAIRLANE CRT. 2 & 3 bdrms, heat & hot water incl. Located on Lawrence near Gordon, close to downtown & Capri shopping mall. Please call 250-860-4836 LAKEFRONT 1, 2, & 3 bdrm.

Fully furn’d. Central. Available. to May From $1290 / 30days.

Mobile Homes & Pads

Roofing & Skylights

Pets

Free Items

Misc. Wanted

Houses For Sale

GERMAN MASTER ROOFER. Over 30yrs exp. on all kinds of roofs. New Reroof & Repair.

Free estimate. Call Steffen, 250-863-8224 Master & Visa Welcome www.teamgerman.com.

RIGHT Way Roofing. Specializing in repairs & re-roofs.

Much more!Ask 250-808-1473 RYDER ROOFING LTD. Free est, ‘From a hole in your roof to a whole new roof.’ 250-7653191.

AKC Yorkie puppies avail now, champion blood lines, home raised, beautiful baby doll & traditional, adorable puppies.$650.1-806-402-9414.

Email: tom5291@gmail.com Purebred registered Havanese pups, great disposition, litter trained, 1st shots, many different colors to choose from, great pets for any family.

For information call 1-250-8324923 or 1-250-517-7579.

WOLF HYBRID Cubs reserve. now. Sun Valley Wolf Kennels

FREE pick up , appliances or any kind of metal. Call (250)765-9303, 250-212-3122 Free pickup, of aluminum windows, wire, pipe, air conditioners & batteries. 250-717-0581 FREE P/U- Appliances, Rads, Batteries, Old machinery, vehicles. Harley 778-821-1317 PANASONIC TV, 21”, working good, color. 250-765-5637 WICKER Baskets, large bag of assorted colors, shapes & sizes. 250-862-9669

LOCAL Coin Collector, looking to buy collections, Mint & Proof sets, Accumulations, Olympic, Gold, Silver Coins Etc. Any amount. Please Call Chad at 250-863-3082.

PRIVATE Collector buying coins from Royal Canadian Mint. I can buy big coin collections too! Todd 250-864-3521

MORTGAGES LOW RATES. 4YR. 2.99% 10 YR. 3.99% Trish at 250-470-8324

www.sunvalleywolfkennels.com 250-765-4996 Kelowna, BC

Firewood/Fuel

Rubbish Removal 250-808-0733 SKYHIGH DISPOSAL. Full service Junk Removal & Bin Rentals.

OK Junk. Best rates, free est.

Call 250-469-3275 okjunk.com

Snowclearing SNOW Removal, sanding, comm.lots/acreage.Tremblay’s Excavating. 250-979-8033

Sundecks

KELOWNA DECK & RAIL. Vinyl, Mod. Flooring, Alum., GlassTopless/Picket878-2483.

Tree Services 1-1-1- All Exterior Hedge & Tree Specialist. Downsizing bracing, trimming, pruning, sculpturing & removing of hedges & trees. Fully Insured.

Call Dave (250)-212-1716

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay 800 lb round bales: this years grass hay $50./bale, last years grass hay $25./bale.

Shavings & Sawdust available 250-804-6720 HAY FOR SALE; Grass or Grass Alfalfa mix, Round bales $70 each, approx.

800lbs. Large square bales, 3x3x8, $160/ton.

Delivery avail. on larger orders. 250838-6630 *HAY-SALES-GUARANTEED Quality Grass, Alfalfa, Mixed square bales, round bales & Silage bales. Delivery avail.

(250)804-6081,(250)833-6763.

McLeery Ranch, Armstrong.

Alfalfa/Alfalfa Grass small squares, exc hay $6. Haylage $40., Dry Rounds $50.; 1250-546-0420, 250-503-8184

Merchandise for Sale

Appliances WASHER, Kenmore front load, HE2 Plus, white, $550, excellent condition, (250) 804 7328

$100 & Under BBQ. 2 burner plus side burner, $50. Call 250-769-2158 LARGE Dog Crate with Tray, $75. 250-762-5514 TABLE Saw, rebuilt motor various blades. $55. Call 250769-2158

$200 & Under NEAR New Sears Kenmore Cannister Vaccuum, $150.

250-762-5514 PANASONIC TV, 27”, working good, color, $200. 250-7655637 UNIVERSAL 220 Elliptical Trainer Excellent shape $125 Call (250)763-8065 lve mess.

$300 & Under MAYTAG Washer/Auto & Auto Dryer. Good Working Condition, $280. 250-868-3415

Food Products PEROGIES, Borsch & Cabbage Rolls for sale. Coming soon to your Farmer’s Market.

Drop by or phone orders at 778-478-2490

Free Items

ACTIVE Dog? Training fr $80/mth CALL NOW Pawsitive Choices 250-768-2011

FREE: Beige 4pce sectional sofa. Must be picked up. Call 250-861-1077 FREE Headboard, footboard, 2 frames. Fits double bed.

U pick up.(250)762-0369 FREE Old English Pedestal Dining Table. Pulls out to oval.

Needs some TLC. Call (250)212-4417 after 8pm.

For Sale By Owner

For Sale By Owner

Pet Services

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FIREWOOD. Fir $185/crd, Jack Pine $150/cd, Ponderosa, $125. Jim, 250-762-5469 WANTED Applewood, will buy as rounds/logs, or can remove trees for wood. 604-970-4041

Furniture ALL MARCH LONG Pink Tag Sale save up to 50% off the last tag price!

USED FURNITURE ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES MANY RECENT ARRIVALS!

OK Estates Furniture and More, 3292 Hwy 97N, 1.5km N of McCurdy.

250-807-7775 11-5 Tues-Sat STAR STORES NOW OPEN look for the RED awnings #9-1753 Dolphin Ave Kel (corner of Kirshner & Dolphin). Antiques, furniture, tools, hardware & much more! Come in & Browse 9:30am-5:00pm MonSat. We also buy quality items, households & estates pls phone 250-212-6144 WESTERN STAR AUCTIONS. Buying Estates, Tools, Collectable’s and Furniture. Cash Paid or Consignment to Auction. #8-730 Stremel Rd. (778)753-5580

Garage Sales 2WEEK Moving Sale, Lots to go! Patio furn, barbeque, mig welder, lots new lawnmower equipment, welding rods, chains,plumbing equip, dishes, tables etc. ALL MUST GO! Make me a reasonable offer!!

494 Killarney Way. Call (780)217-0612 or (250)-542-6668

Heavy Duty Machinery

Tools RADIAL Arm Saw, Dewalt 740, 10” & Compound Mitre Saw, Sears Craftsman & Dust Collector, IMC Industrial & Router Makita 1/2” & Misc.

Shop Supplies. 250-860-9549 SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT.

Real Estate Acreage for Sale $89,900 6.4 acres level Arrow Lakes area. For Pictures email selkirk8@telus.net

Apt/Condos for Sale $126,000 Rutland. Seniors Top Flr. Great view. Secured Parking. MLS Ken Dempsey Remax (250)-717-5000 CLEAN, Bright Top Floor 55+ Condo. Fresh paint. 6 Appliances. $185,900 MLS. Charlene Bertrand Coldwell Banker(250)-870-1870 IMMACULATE 985 sq.ft Condo. Lrg. patio & lrg private fenced yard. Only $149,000 MLS Charlene Bertrand Coldwell Banker (250)-870-1870 THINKING OF SELLING YOUR PROPERTY? For a confidential, no obligation, FREE market evaluation of your property call Mark Jontz, Royal Lepage 250-861-6002 or cell 250-717-6330 anytime.

Houses For Sale $269,000 Rutland 3bd, 2baths Rancher. 2FP’s. Fenced yard, MLS. Ken Dempsey Remax (250)-717-5000 $314,000 Downtown with suite 3bdrms 2bths 2 laundry’s 2 FP’s MLS Ken Dempsey Remax (250)-717-5000

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Open, Efficient Kitchen Island Put the fun back into entertaining friends for dinner with this large and practical kitchen island. (house included) www.royallepagekelowna.com

Mobile Homes & Parks $35,500 Rutland 2bdrm.

Comfortable Clean Carport, RV prkng. MLS. Ken Dempsey Remax (250)-717-5000 CANADIAN BUILT SRI home & lot packages available in peaceful Belaire Estates. Hurry, only 9 lots left! Turn key pricing from $110,950.00. Only at Lake Country Modular, 515 Beaver Lake Road, Kelowna. Toll free 1-866-7662214 www.LCMhomes.com PANORAMIC VIEW. #13142440 Old Okanagan Hwy. 3bd, 2bth+ den. AC, gas FP, fenced yard in SIERRAS. Quick possession. $199,000, no HST. ACCENT HOMES, 250-7696614 PET & FAMILY FRIENDLY Westpoint. 3bd, 1bth, lovely fenced yard w/storage shed, $5000 down, $900/mo OAC. Pad rent in or $99,000, no HST. ACCENT HOMES, Call (250)-769-6614

✰ Mr. Mobile Home, Certified Factory Outlet. Single, Double, Triple Wide Homes and More.

From Shipping/Handling Thru Complete Installation.

We Service What We Sell.

Come in, Call or Click for Your Price is Right Quote!

1-800-782-3122 www.accenthomes.ca

Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc. All insurance in place to work on your property. 250-260-0217

Medical Supplies Townhouses

Shoprider Deluxe Scooter in excellent working cond. Asking $995 Call 250-765-7284 SHOPRIDER Mobility Scooter & Powerchair Dealer. Free in home demos. Stairlifts & Platform Lifts, Kelowna: 250764-7757 Vernon: 250-5423745 T-free 888-542-3745 www.okmobility.ca

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FOR SALE BY OWNER SPECIAL Save on Real Estate Fees!

OPEN HOUSE: Sat., March 17th, 12pm-4pm 726 Renshaw Rd. Exceptional, 3165 sq. ft. 4bd, 3bath, bi-level, in family neighbourhood, Det/heated workshop w/ 10 ft ceiling, kitchen, 3FP’s, lower level w/o, deck, patio, sunroom with vaulted ceiling, carport, UG Irrigation, R/V prking.

Near schools, shopping, bus , water park. Ideal for family/ daycare or B&B. OFFERS. www.comfree.ca (code 218654)

ONLY $74.99 plus HST 1 col x 2” size with or without picture for 3 insertions (Reg Price $196.25)

Call your classified representative today!

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Rentals

Misc. for Sale

Apt/Condo for Rent

CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs?

Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-9815991.

QUEEN size Simmons Beauty Rest Box & Mattress, Excellence Series non-flip pillowtop. $250, King also available, can deliver. 250-215-8309 STEEL BUILDINGS for all uses! Spring Deals! Make an offer on sell-off models at factory and save thousands now! Call for free Brochure - 1-800-6685111 ext. 170.

STEEL OF a deal - Building sale! 20X24 $4798. 25X30 $5998. 30X42 $8458. 32X58 $12,960.

40X60 $15,915.

47X80 $20,645. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

Apt/Condo for Rent

Apt/Condo for Rent

BEST DEALS IN KELOWNA! Affordable 1, 2 & 3 Bdrms AC, near schools, shopping & bus route. Insuite laundry H.Up’s.

Across from Park. Clean Quiet & Spacious.

Sorry NO Pets. Well Managed Building (250)-861-5605 or (250)-861-5657

1BD, $650+utils, close to all amens, NP. Call 250-8614700 1BD Very Clean. Fresh paint.

Adult Builiding. NS. NP. Walk to DT. or Hospital. Laundry facilities and Utils incl’d Rental Incentives avail. Avail immed. $795. Call 250-878-0119 or 250 878-0136 2BD, 2bth, corner of Gordon & Bernard Ave. Lrg, top flr, 5appl, sec prking, exercise & guest rm, lrg strg room, 55+ blding, NS, NP, $975/mo. Call Joanne, 250-861-8435 or 250575-1123 2-bdrm BELGO AREA, Rutland Rd. S. $900 + hydro, f/s/w/d, NO PETS, on bus rte.

250-491-3345, 250-869-9788 2BDRM suite L. Mission. Avail Mar 1. Steps to Beach & Greenway. All appl’s, NS, NP, $1025 & $1150. Only responsible people call: 863-6645 2 Bedroom 2 Bath condo near H2O. $1000, utilities extra, NS, NP. 250-317-8990 BARBER Rd. Rutland. Brand new, 1bd+den. 2 full bths, avail Feb 1. NS, NP. DD & ref’s req’d. $950. Call 306-8671893, 778-753-4500

(250)769-4630 www.casaloma.com

MILL CREEK ESTATES. Various floor plans avail. 1, 2 & 3 bdrms within walking distance of the Parkinson rec center, Apple Bowl, Kelowna Golf & Country Club & Spall Plaza.

250-860-4836. millcreekestates@shaw.ca ROTH Towers, 1938 Pandosy St. 2bd suite, 6-storey concrete building, on bus rt., near hospital, lake & Downtown.

Heat & hot water incl. $895.

Call 250-878-7953 WILLOW PARK MANOR. Aurora and Hollywood. 1 & 2 bdrms. Steps away from Willow Park shopping center, transit & the other shops of Rutland. Direct bus route to UBCO. 12-15mins. 250-7633654 AFFORDABLE Luxury in the centre of Kelowna. New 1&2bd, 5 appl’s, in-building prking. NS, NP. www.rentcentrepoint.com 250-763-6600

Commercial/ Industrial 1500sq/ft. shop 22ft ceilings Shop on 1/4 acre, fully serviced & fenced, $1500/mo + triple net. Light or heavy industrial use & storage. Fully Serviced.

WESTBANK INDUSTRIAL PARK, (250)769-7424 FOR LEASE 600 sq.ft. Office Trailer fully serviced on fenced 1/2 acre. Zoned Heavy Industrial Including Auto Wrecking. $2500 triple net incl. Fenced 1/2 to 1 acre serviced industrial lots available. Central Westside Location. will build to suit.

250-769-7424 WEST Kelowna Industrial Park 2352 Dominion Rd. 6000 sq ft Shop 22 f.t ceiling with office on one acre fenced yard. $5000/mo + Triple net. (250)769-4006 WEST Kelowna Shop, Warehouse for lease, 1500sqft.

Available April 1st, $1200/mo.

Phone 250-769-3573 or 250718-6952

Duplex / 4 Plex $1400, 4 bdrm, 2 bath, updated, Knox Mtn, 723 Trenchplace, family & pet ok. Ken 250-862-2532 2BDRMS. Great Location.

WD, big yard, 2prking spots.

Reno’d. Beautiful area. $875 + utils. Avail Now (250)470-0000 2Bd units Rutland. Mugford Rd, Newly reno’d/end unit. Nr shopping bus pool rec centre.

Balcony laudry 4/5 appls lrg shared yard NS sm dog negot $890/mo. Irene 1-250-2608518, 1-250-542-1862 2BD w/bsmnt, reno’d, nr school, Rutland, NS, NP, ref req’d, $900+utils. 250-8611059 6-8 pm.

3BD, 2full bth, livingrm, diningrm, kitchen, 5appls, all window blinds, 2 balconies, garage. NP. Avail April 1. Call 250-860-8583 3 bedroom in upper level of 1/2 duplex. Large clean unit.

1250 square feet. Two bathrooms, shared laundry, dishwasher, large fenced yard, covered parking spot, deck, air conditioning. Located in central Rutland. $1,200 plus shared utilities. Non-smoking, no parties, pets negotiable.

Email kparnell@shaw.ca.

AVAIL immed. 2bd duplex in Belgo area. Bright, clean, FS, WD. NS, NP. $775+utils. Call 250-491-0303 NEWLY Built, 2bdrms, & 2.5 baths, 5 appls, A/C, priv. patio, Hospital Area. $1450, Avail Apr. 1. Call 862-1701

Rentals

4 Units for rent. $750-$935.

Westside. NP. Call 250-3000983 & 250-717-1033 Fully serviced RV on Acreage with 23 ft Trailer or bring your own RV.$500 (250)765-3577

Homes for Rent

1 bdrm home,Vernon, pleasant location, large workshop & garden no pets. $850. Avail now.250-542-9154.

2BD Mobile on private property, newly reno’d, KLO area, working couple pref, max 2 people, NS, small pet neg. $875+utils. 250-762-6627 2BDRM 1bath Duplex. 1 unit comes w/ 2 car garage W/D, fr, st, DW, Hottub. $850/mo.

1 unit comes w/ covered parking, shed, W/D, fr, st. $750/mo NS. NP. Ready April 1st. 780217-0612 or 250-542-6668 3BD, 1bth, kit, dnngrm, util rm, 16x44 patio, view prop 7min to Rutland shopping centre, schl, bus, spring water on scenic 22 acres, Goudie Rd. WD, FS. $1200. 250-765-1646 3bd, 2bth House in Ellison, close to school, very quiet, city & lake view. $1200+utils. NP, NS. March 15. 250-448-6541 3BDRM House, close to all ammenities, $1100/mo. NS, NP. 250-470-7291 4BD. 3 baths $1800 NP. NS. E.Kel. near bus Call Paramjit 250-878-5761, or 250-3175047 or 250-860-2297 6BD, 3.5bth, dbl gar., 1fmlyrm, 1lvngrm, city/lake view. Ellison area, Available. 3060 Lakha Rd. No Dogs.(250)-869-2186, 250-765-5267 FULL House w/bsmt. 5bdrm, 3bth, Glenmore area. $1800+ utils 250-717-3010, 469-2322 RUTLAND - 3bdrm, 2baths, near school/bus. Very nice, quiet neighborhood Avail. now.

NP, $1300/mo + utils. Call 250-765-3002, 250-863-5616 Spacious top floor. 4bd+den, 2bth. Living & diningrm, kitchen, family room, double garage, appls incl, gas FP. Across from KGH, close to schools, shopping, beach & bus. Feb 1. $1500 on short term lease.

Utilities not included.

Call Marita @ 250-860-4836

THINKING OF SELLING YOUR PROPERTY? For a confidential, no obligation, FREE market evaluation of your property call Mark Jontz, Royal Lepage 250-861-6002 or cell 250-717-6330 anytime.

Office/Retail

191 ASHER ROAD, 1750 sq/ft. Plenty of parking. 250765-9448 HWY 97 North, 1800sq’ of retail, 1500-3300sq’ of indust. & compound.

Rutland area.

2000sq’ Retail. 250-765-3295 NEWLY reno’d office space, w/lake view. 700sq.ft. $750 + T.N. 250-768-9083 Westbank

Rooms for Rent

#1 Available, Furn’d. Quiet DT area,Int,Cbl/Utils. WD. Wrking/ studnt/senior $400+ 861-5757 Room for rent. Furn’d bdrm, $475/mo. Call 250-317-2546 ROOM For Rent, with small kitchen & full bathroom, $475 incl utils. 250-491-9340 RUTLAND furnished room for working man, 30+, livingroom, TV, kitchen, laundry, utils incl, $490+DD. Call 250-864-0770

Senior Assisted Living

SENIOR Boarding House.

Mission area. Furnished. Incl: All meals, snacks, laundry, utilities, cable TV, private bedroom & livingroom, shared kitchen.$1250 250-317-3341

Shared Accommodation

#1 Affordable furnished room DT area, cable, w/d, w.int, quiet, avail immed. 862-9223

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Transportation

Transportation

Adult

Homes for Rent

Shared Accommodation

Suites, Lower

Suites, Lower

Cars - Domestic

Adult Entertainment

AVAIL Apr. 1st, 1bdrm, North Glenmore, close to bus rt, priv. entrance, fireplace, utils included. Shared lndry, NS, NP, $850/mo. 250-762-9994. Earlier occupancy negotiable.

BEAUTIFUL 1bd w/o in Blk Mnt. $900 incl utils, heated flooring, int, cbl, FS, WD, DW & micro, Nparties, NS, small pet ok. Dan, 250-212-7113

1BDRM furn’d suite, $800 all utils incl. parking for 1 vehiccle, bus stop near by, recently reno’d, clean and bright, NS, NP. 250-878-5780

1bdrm, Rutland, private entry, laundry, $650/mo + 1/3 utils.

Avail Mar. 1st for single person. NS, NP, 250-765-5099 1 Person, 1200 sqft. NS, NP, pet, $900 incl all utils, close to ammens. Glenrosa, 768-6764 2BD, 1bath, ground level, hospital area, newer flooring, covered parking, laundry, NS, NP, 1 year lease. Avail Mar. 1, $900 + utils, 250-470-2066 2BD bsmt suite, $900 incl utils. NP, NS, avail immed.

250-769-0076, 250-864-4255 2BD. Hosp. area, fireplace, lg. yrd. w/creek, bus school $800.+1/2utils, 250-868-9059 2BD legal suite Rutland. Nr. bus & shopping. 4appl, ns, np. $900 + utils. Avail Apr 1st. Call 250-863-1155 2BDRM, 1bath, Rutland, close to ammens, Available now. $900, NS, NP, 250-864-1341 2BDRM, Above ground suite with view of the city. Close to UBCO. $975 utils included.

250-491-9340 2BD suite in orchard, Glenmore. near shopping, walking dist to bank, bus, mall, etc. $900 incl utils. 250-862-1557 BRIGHT, 2 bedroom suite, NS, NP, utilities included, $950/month. 250-717-1920

Auto Accessories/Parts

Legal Notices

Legal Notices

While we try to ensure all advertisements appearing in the Kelowna Capital News are placed by reputable businesses with legitimate offers, we do caution our readers to undertake due diligence when answering any advertisement, particularly when the advertiser is asking for monies up front.

Refund Policy Our ads are non-refundable when booked for less than 4 weeks (12 issues), when cancelling a 4 week ad you will be refunded in weekly increments only, calculated at the appropriate discount level. Refunds not available for 1/2 price promotion.

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1Bdrm in Westbank, Share Kitchen, W/D, Cable, Int. & Utils Incl’d. $600 + DD. Call (250)-768-8930 2BDRM MOBILE to share, everything included, $450 D.D.? Jim(250)575-0074

Storage FALCON Self Storage, 747 Fitzpatrick Rd. has gated and secure space avail for your boats & vehicles and all your storage needs. Vehicle storage starting at $85/month.

Please call 250-765-1477

Suites, Lower 1BD @$700. & 2BD. @$850.

Rutland, cls. to UBC & airport, np, ns, NEW, Avail Now, incl. utils/int., 864-1435, 765-6867 1BD now avail. Springvalley area. WD, FS, all utils, sep ent., patio, parking, NS, NP, single person $750+DD. Call 250-763-5024

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Dilworth 2bd lrg 1300 sqft.

Open concept. Insuite laundry SS appls. NP. NS. $1150 incl utils. April 1st (250)448-6483 FULLY Furn’d, near Costco, utils, int, W/D incl. 1 person only, bath & kitch. upstairs, $480/mo. Annette 869-1867.

HOSPITAL/COLLEGE area.

Bright, bachelor suite, sep ent, shared lndry, no smoking, $525 + utils & DD. Ref’s. 250763-0312 SOUTH Rutland 1bd bsmt suite for rent. Nice kitchen, incl F/S, full bth, side entry, NS, NP, suitable for single person. $600. $250DD. 250-765-7626

Suites, Upper 3BD, 1bth, Rutland, recent reno, NS, NP, not suitable for younger children. $1050+utils Lndry hook-ups. 250-763-9693 3RM furn sts, $695 & lr $795 +lights. Lake/Colg/Shops. NS resp adlt. NP. 762-0317 6rngs 4BD upper flr, 5appls, sep.entry & laundry,1 bath FP, NS, NP. No parties! $1200+ 1/2utils. Rutland.250-807-2006 Lg Br. 2bd, 5 app, Patio, Pkg, Lake, Colg, Shops. NS, Resp Adult, NP. $835/mo. 762-0317 MODERN Bright top floor, 3 bdrm 2 bath Adult Orientated 4 appls, central air, lrg back yard & deck. NS. No dogs. Avail.

April 1st $1050(250)762-3514 NS, Resp. Adt, NP, furn, lg, br, 3rm. ste. $785/mo, smaller 3 rm ste, $695/mo, nr lake, colg, shops, 762-0317, msg 6 rings

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BRIGHT, clean, cozy 1bd, lvl entry.

Vegetable & flower gardens, natural gas, AC, WD, int, cbl, all utils incl $750. Avail immed. Ideal for single woman. Anthony, 250-215-2662

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2BD+den, 2bth, 5appls, close to shops, parks, bus. NS, NP. Ref’s req’d. $1200+utils & DD. Call 250-765-2932 NEWLY Built, 2bdrms, & 2.5 baths, 5 appls, A/C, priv. patio, Hospital Area. $1450, Avail Apr. 1. Call 862-1701

Want to Rent Single white male, 50, self employed needs spot for 25 ft.

Travel Trailer & 16 ft. utility trailer. Need water and power 250-212-8265

Tenders

ARMOUR Towing. Scrap Car Removal., Up to $100 CASH 7 days/week (250)-801-4199 LYLE’S TOWING. Free Removal of unwanted vehicles.

Pay up to $1000 for good vehicles. Lots of used parts for sale. (250)-765-8537 SCRAP Car Removal. $100 cash paid for unwanted vehicles. 7 days/week Call Paul Haul (250)808-9593

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Refund Policy Our ads are non-refundable when booked for less than 4 weeks (12 issues), when cancelling a 4 week ad you will be refunded in weekly increments only, calculated at the appropriate discount level. Refunds not available for 1/2 price promotion.

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Cars - Domestic 1999 Cadillac STS

2003 Kia Spectra, 4 door Sedan, 101,000 kms, have all maintenance records, $3500 OBO ALSO 1993 Mazda MX6 Mystere, new transmission, $1000 OBO. 250-491-8125, leave a message.

HONDA CIVIC SPORT 1997.

Silver 173,000KM Auto, Sunroof Extra set - 4 spiked winter tires. One owner good shape. $3,900 Call (778)-475-0902

Tenders

The City of Kelowna is accepting submissions for the following food vendor opportunity:

Food Concession Waterfront Park (Tugboat Bay) and/or Gyro Beach Park An optional information meeting is scheduled for March 22, 2012, 1 pm in Knox Mountain Meeting Room, 4th Flr at City Hall.

Sealed submissions clearly marked on the outside of the envelope with the above-mentioned title will be received at the Office of the Property Manager, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna, BC up until 3pm, Local Time, April 11, 2012. The submissions will not be opened publicly.

The City reserves the right to reject any or all responses, to waive defects in any submission documents and to accept any submission or offer which it may consider to be in the best interest of the City. The lowest or any submission or offer will not necessarily be accepted.

Contract to be awarded April 18, 2012.

Submission documents may be obtained at kelowna. ca/business under Business Opportunities, then link to Concession Opportunity or by contacting Tammy Abrahamson at tabrahamson@kelowna.ca or 250-4698659, at no charge, or from the City of Kelowna Real Estate and Building Services Department, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 1J4. kelowna.ca

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PRICE REDUCED! 2009 black Hyundai Sonata. Excellent condition. Loaded with options! Extended warranty and financing available. 111k km, $15,000 obo. MUST SELL! 250-4975191

ALL Pro Escorts Kelowna, 250-860-7738. Out Call Service To Your Door.

Scrap Car Removal

BEACH BUNNIES Be Spoiled At Kelowna’s Only 5 Star Men’s Spa #32-2789 Hwy 97 Blue Heights www.beachbunnies.ca 250-448-8854

SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equipment. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10.

Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288

SCRAP Car Removal, $100 cash paid for unwanted vehicles. 7 days a week. Call Paul Haul (250)808-9593

FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN THE CLASSIFIEDS

Trucks & Vans 1992 FORD F-150 XLT

5.8L, V8, automatic, 2 wheel drive, two tone, with canopy.

230,000 kms. Comes with extra tires. Asking $2000 obo. Call 250-765-8283 before 9 pm.

Tenders

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

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Voted #1 in Customer Satisfaction. Only agency in Kelowna open 24/7 and accepting credit cards. GFE avail. 250868-9439 Now Hiring

Cars - Sports & Imports

1AA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Min $60 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 250-899-0460

One too many cars, so she’s gotta go. Very reliable.

Brand new cooling system, tires have 70-90% tread left.

Leather seats, power everything. There are some scratches & dents above the drivers wheel well and on the bumper. Also needs a splash of paint. Very comfortable travel car or a great starter car!

Appraised at $4600.

Further Reduced to $3000 250-869-7362 Lve msg

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CUISINE from Judeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen go green for St. Pat I suppose Irish stew and potato pancakes might be a little more Irish, but to me, if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s green, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fair game for a celebration of the blarney.

Since Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a big fan of spinach, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m heading this St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day. Those baby leaves are nutritional powerhouses, even if they arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t quite shaped like a four-leaf clover.

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My inspiration for the exotic-flavoured chicken came from a new shop in town. I picked up the schezuan peppercorns at a specialty store in Mission Park Mall called Crescendo. Lots of intense and wonderful flavours in vinegars and oils there too!

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Em's Green-topped Chicken The whole family loved this combination of crispy chicken and flavourful, cheesy topping, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s was easy to see why: it was yummy.

TOPPING: 2 c. (500 ml) chopped spinach I onion 3 large garlic cloves drizzle of oil 1 tsp. (5 ml) basil 1/2 c. (125 ml) mozzarella cheese 1/2 c. (125 ml) ricotta cheese 1 tbsp. (15 ml) parmesan cheese 1 egg salt & pepper, to taste pinch of nutmeg 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 egg 1/2 c. (125 ml) fine bread crumbs salt and pepper, to taste drizzle of oil 1/4 c. (60 ml) mozzarella cheese Preheat oven to 350 F.

Chop spinach and onion and mince garlic. Saute the onion over medium heat in a drizzle of oil until soft and then add the garlic and basil.

Add the coarsely-chopped spinach and turn about in the pan until it begins to wilt.

Remove from the heat and cool.

Grate all the mozzarella cheese and set aside in a half cup and a quarter cup.

In a separate bowl combine the half-cup shredded mozzarella with the ricotta and parmesan cheese, egg, salt and pepper, to taste, and a pinch of nutmeg.

Combine cooled spinach mixture with cheese mixture.

Dip chicken in egg then bread crumbs seasoned with salt and pepper.

Fry over medium-high heat in a drizzle of oil until just brown.

Place chicken on a baking rack in a foillined cookie sheet.

Top each piece of chicken with a portion of the cheese and spinach mixture, then divide the remaining mozzarella cheese amongst the breast pieces.

Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes.

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Spinach & Exotic Chicken This has a very unusual flavour and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very filling, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not high in fat or sugar.

A serving of basmatic rice under the spinach would satisfy some people more, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d add a quarter to a half cup of chicken stock to the chicken mixture in that case.

3 boneless, skinless chicken thighs 1 small onion 6-8 mushrooms 2 tbsp. (30 ml) fresh ginger 1 orange 1 tsp. (5 ml) orange zest 1/4 tsp. (1 ml) chili pequins 1 tsp. (5 ml) Schezuan peppercorns drizzle of grapeseed oil freshly-ground black pepper sprinkle of cinnamon sea salt, to taste 2 tbsp. (30 ml) dry sherry 1/4-1/2 c. ( 60-125 ml) chicken stock 6 c. (1.4 l) baby spinach leaves basmati rice, optional Chop chicken thighs into small dice.

Chop onion and slice mushrooms. Slice ginger and cut into small matchsticks. Zest an orange and cut it up to squish the juice into the chicken mixture later.

Finely mince the chilies and finely grind the peppercorns. Drizzle grapeseed oil into a saute pan over medium-high heat and soften the ginger, onion, and then the mushrooms, stirring occasionally.

Push the onions and mushrooms to the side and add the chicken bits to the pan. Turn the heat to medium and turn over the chicken.

Mince the orange zest and add it to the pan with the chilies and the schezuan peppercorns. Stir and then grind black pepper over it all, as well as a sprinkle of cinnamon and sea salt.

Cook for a minute until the chicken is just cooked through, then squeeze the orange juice over it all and add the sherry and Schezuan peppercorns. If using basmati rice, add chicken stock to the pan and stir well, to combine everything. Serve over spinach, with rice underneath, if you choose.

Serves 2-3.

Contact Judeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kitchen at The Kelowna Capital News, 2495 Enterprise Way, Kelowna, B.C. , V1X 7K2; jsteeves@kelownacapnews.com

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