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he month of March may be the toughest month of the year for thousands of people around the Central Okanagan.

They are golfers and they are waiting, somewhat impatiently, for the snow to melt, for the grass to green and for their favourite 18 holes to open. So close, yet so far, as Mother Nature reminds that winter is not yet over and the clubs will stay in hibernation a bit longer yet.

But as March turns to April and spring arrives, so too does golf season. This year, however, finds the Kelowna golf industry opening its doors to a new economic reality: Golf numbers have been dropping, golf tourists have been staying away and the volume of courses in the Kelowna area gives locals a huge variety of choice.

The economic downturn has hit the golf industry hard.

It has forced courses to look for innovative ways to attract golfers and has brought them together to market the game and the Kelowna area as a top destination for golf.

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Tourism Kelowna helps market courses From A1 It’s hard to imagine, but it wasn’t all that long ago that Kelowna wasn’t the golf mecca that it is now.

In the early 1990s, there was only the Kelowna Golf and Country Club, Gallagher’s Canyon and the Okanagan Golf Club’s Quail course operating as championship level golf courses.

But by 2000, courses like the Harvest, Predator Ridge and the OGC’s Bear course were in operation. For about eight years of that decade, it was what could be called golf’s glory days.

“Starting around 2000 golf courses were getting better and rates were going up. Green fees went from $45 to $100 in the span of four or five years,” said Dan Matheson, the general manager of the Okanagan Golf Club, who originally moved to Kelowna in 1989 to work at Gallagher’s Canyon.

“All of a sudden people started coming here because you had good enough golf courses. What drove the golf industry was this robust Alberta market.

“Seventy per cent of our golfers were either from Edmonton and Calgary, or from Vancouver.

Tower Ranch golf course deal pending The Tower Ranch golf course in Kelowna will be open and playable for the 2012 golf season.

The course, one of Kelowna’s newest, has been sold in receivership court to an Albertabased company, as reported by Capital News columnist Maxine DeHart this week.

Owners and management of Tower Ranch declined to comment on the sale for this Capital News close-up as the paperwork on the sale has not been finalized.

But general manager Neil Schmidt did confirm that the course, the subject of much scrutiny and talk during the off-season, will open under new ownership.

In DeHart’s report this week she noted there were three bids to purchase Tower Ranch: One from the Alberta company, one from the owner of another Kelowna course and one from the Tower Ranch membership.

A person could come here for three days and play three spectacular courses.”

But by 2008, as new courses were opening at Black Mountain and at Tower Ranch, the economy went in the tank and the tourist numbers started to dry up. Suddenly there was a glut in the golfing market.

“From the summer of ’08, when the economy got hit, it’s been a grind and a battle for most golf courses, particularly the resort courses that are very dependent on tourism traffic,” said Matheson.

That downturn in the economy may have limited the number of tourists coming to Kelowna, but it also opened the doors to better deals for local golfers as courses were forced into doing things differently, trying to find new players.

And the changes continue this year as several courses have lowered green fees in an attempt to become more affordable.

The Okanagan Golf Club has lowered membership rates and offers an incentive to stay with the club, lowering the rate each year if a golfer commits to a multi-year membership. It also adds credits at the club’s restaurant in one of several initiatives the club hopes will draw in new golfers.

“The bottom line is the golf marketplace is changing,” said Matheson. “The new golfer is a

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OKANAGAN GOLF CLUB general manager Dan Matheson says the golf industry is changing with the times. His club is offering reduced rates on memberships to try and attract new golfers. young guy or lady who is working and doesn’t have a huge amount of money but wants to find a way to golf.

“There are opportunities with local rates, with membership plans and payment plans and leagues that are starting up. Maybe we will bring in a brand new golfer.

“Golf courses that are adjusting with the times are going to hang around and golf courses that don’t are going to have a tough battle ahead of them.”

••• For whatever marketing battles lay ahead, golf courses in Kelowna have turned to the experts to help in the fight.

This year is the second year of a partnership between Tourism Kelowna and 15 Kelowna golf

courses in an attempt to attract more players to Kelowna, to market the area as the best destination for golf in North America.

“Kelowna has one of the highest concentrations of golf courses in any single city in Canada so that is a huge thing to celebrate and market,” said Catherine Frechette, Tourism Kelowna’s communications manager.

“We’ve launched a multi-media program that is marketing Kelowna as the golf destination in Canada. That’s really what the goal is and the courses are fully engaged so that has been really great.”

Last year, Tourism Kelowna teed up the website www.golfkelowna.com, a one-stop shop where visitors can book

tee times and accommodation, get visitor information and even take a virtual tour of each of the golf course’s signature holes.

National and international golf writers were invited to play in Kelowna and Tourism Kelowna attended golf shows, letting people know of the options that exist in Kelowna.

“I think where the surprise is for golfers across Canada is discovering how many courses are in the Kelowna area,” said Frechette.

“They already know it’s a great destination and there is excellent golf to be had, but now we are providing them with information about the courses and a place where you can book tee times.”

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••• Among the courses that are involved with Tourism Kelowna is one that is still more than a year away from opening. A new and improved Ponderosa golf course in Peachland is scheduled to open by mid-2013.

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Inquiry group targets psychic Jennifer Smith STAFF REPORTER

Thegroupwhobrought the slogan “There’s probably no God, now stop worrying” to Kelowna says people should know Sylvia Browne is just an entertainer.

Members of the Centre For Inquiry Okanagan, locally famed for placing the aforementioned slogan on transit buses, will protest evangelical psychic Sylvia Browne’s upcoming performance at the Kelowna Community Theatre in an effort to debunk her claim she is a psychic and healer.

“It’s a combination protest and public awareness campaign,” said spokesperson Edwin Hodge. “We oppose the idea of people making money off claims and abilities that there’s no evidence they actually possess.

“Sylvia Browne is notorious for claiming to be a psychic medium who talks to people who have crossed over, but there’s just no evidence she has any ability to do anything of the sort.”

Classifying Browne’s show as “medical hucksterism,” Hodge said the group set its sights on Browne’s performance because she is unwilling to call herself an entertainer, holding steadfast to claims she is a healer, has extra-sensory perception and can act as a spiritual medium for those who have passed away but still wish to communicate with the living.

“She’s Miss Cleo with a bigger bank account,” said Hodge. “…My concern is that people get taken in by these sorts of people.”

Browne’s act has increasingly focused on medical issues, though she got her start selling the talk show circuit on her connection to law enforcement agencies looking for missing people.

There are numerous examples on websites debunking Browne’s various claims, with everyone from magicians to CNN tackling the project.

The Bronze Blog, formerly known as Rockstars’ Ramblings, offers a standard example, listing predictions that

never came true like: “The media over-hypes El Nino. It will not cause as much havoc as predicted by weather watchers. There will be flooding in the Midwest and southern states, the other states will find it unusually dry and humid.”

The site points to El Nino’s affects in California where it caused widespread flooding in 2010.

Other statements, like those on the Holocaust and the 9/11 victims choosing their fate, have simply set off a firestorm of angry critics incensed by the material.

One of her prime detractors, magician James Randi, has dedicated copious energy to pointing out what he believes is Browne’s prime failing— that she deceives people without admitting to her deception.

Randi runs the James Randi Education Foundation, which “promotes critical thinking by reaching out to the public and media with reliable information about paranormal and supernatural ideas.”

From Quack Watch (www.quackwatch.org) to The Skeptic’s Guide (www.theskepticsguide. org) to the Centre for Scientific Inquiry America

(www.csiop.org), there is a mountain of critics on Randi’s argument.

Hodge says the believers stick to a similar belief pattern as those he found doing research for his master’s degree in political science at UBCO. Studying the impact of religion on gender identity in white supremacy groups, Hodge found people who identify with fringe beliefs will use the Internet to support those beliefs by considering only those information sources that support their own understanding of the world. “The information doesn’t matter. What matters is that it reinforces their own beliefs,” he explained.

That said, there are plenty of others out there willing to counter these cultures.

The Centre For Inquiry generally draws 30 to 40 people to their protests and demonstrations, but boasts a following of 200 people on its Facebook site.

Sylvia Browne performs at the Kelowna Community Theatre on March 26, 7 p.m. CFI Okanagan plans to hold a demonstration outside the theatre. jsmith@kelownacapnews.com

Golf industry trying to spring back from economic downturn Golf from A3 replaced by a 7,200 yard championship course.

“This is going to be a really nice addition to the Okanagan that people will recognize as a signature Greg Norman course,” said Douglas Goubault, resort general manager.

“There are 14 or 15 holes that will have lake views and I think that’s really special. Standing on the course it feels like you are right on the lake.”

While the old Ponderosa sat on 58 acres of land, the new Ponderosa, which may undergo a name change before opening, is set on 400 acres of land.

In all, there are plans for 2,300 homes, an iconic clubhouse as well as space for group business and weddings. It will also partner with the local wine industry.

Ponderosa will be the fourth course that Goubault will open in the past 10 years and the second Greg Norman designed course. But none have started up in more trying economic times.

“There is no question that supply and demand has been a bit of a challenge over the past couple years. That would be an understatement,” he said.

“Golf courses are in survival mode right now.

The golf courses that are failing, I would argue, are not the golf courses but the entire concept of the development around those golf courses that is challenged.”

According to Goubault, Ponderosa’s size and meeting-room space will allow it to diversify and attract business in more ways than just golf.

And he feels that the Kelowna area can and will be able to handle another resort golf course.

“I don’t think there is a concern in the long-term about the viability of golf tourism,” he said.

“I think it will be close to number one. Golfers have a higher than average length of stay and they spend more money than the average tourist.

“It’s ridiculous how good the area has gotten over the last 10 years.

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••• So, like any industry, golf has its peaks and valleys, its elevated tees and its sand traps.

But those inside the industry say if they can weather this economic downturn they will be better off, running their operations more fluidly when the economy turns around and the tourist golfers come back. How many of those players come back is the big question.

“I think the perception amongst golfers is that probably the world of golf won’t be like it was during the boom days in Kelowna,” said the OGC’s Dan Matheson.

“That’s not necessarily a bad thing. It’s going to be different. What that means we don’t know.

“We can only try to be ahead of the curve and make the changes necessary to keep people playing golf and try to grow the number of people playing.”

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The sight of smoke over Rose Valley Regional Park has been a worrying sight for a few individuals.

“There have been some 911 calls—people seeing flames or glowing piles on the hillside.”

Hill also noted that the Rose Valley Elementary School has contacted his crew a couple of times because of smoke blowing through the school yard.

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“With suitable venting conditions for burning and considering the fact we still have to do some fine fuels cleanup, (it will take) approximately three to four weeks on the Rose Valley site. And Glen Canyon should be completed within that time frame too,” said Hill.

The field supervisor explained that burning can only take place when the venting index is appropriate. The venting index has to do with the atmospheric mixing of the air.

“If it’s a poor venting index, generally what it’s stating is that the smoke is going to maybe go up a little ways, but then it’s going to be limited as far as how high it rises. And there is usually not wind associated with it, so it will pool more in the valley.

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Smoke rising from Rose Valley Controlled from A6 “What that does is it eliminates fuels on the ground that can carry fire.”

Thanks to the work that’s being done, if there is a low intensity ground fire, it will have a hard time getting into the canopy of the trees and becoming a crown fire. Crown fires are a lot more hazardous, according to Hill.

It’s typical to have approximately 60 burn piles going at once, depending on the conditions.

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“We start the fires using propane torches. We use a leaf blower as well to fan the flame and to get them burning hot really quickly. That also helps to get the smoke rising faster.

“As the piles burn down and they get cool enough that we can work close to them, we’re bucking the ends off of any logs that stick out. Those are getting put back on the core of the fire where it’s the hottest.

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Although most of the crew goes home at 5 p.m., a couple workers stay on the site until at least 9 p.m. to ensure that everything is under control.

“We’ve had really good success on this project so far. It’s definitely a change to the look around here. It’s a lot more open and it may be a bit of an adjustment for people when the come back.

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New strip mall targets June 1 opening Wade Paterson STAFF REPORTER

Despite delays caused by Westside Road Interchange repairs, Okanagan Lake Shopping Centre is still eying down a spring opening.

Westbank First Nation Chief Robert Louie said that soft openings on certain businesses within the shopping centre could begin as early as May 17.

“May 17 we have a soft opening of the Shopper’s Drug Mart and, I believe, the theatre. Most of (the businesses) are getting ready for June 1,” said Louie.

Louie said that construction on

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Okanagan Lake Shopping Centre was impacted by the Westside Road Interchange failure in November that brought on nearly four months of repairs and a temporary realignment of Highway 97.

The WFN chief noted that work was delayed on a chunk of land located on the most southerly portion of the property. “Everything else is pretty much on schedule.”

Okanagan Lake Shopping Centre will house the following businesses: Shopper’s Drug Mart, TD Canada Trust, Royal Bank, Dairy Queen, Subway, Yamato, Sammy J’s, Dollarama and a liquor store.

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A flood of public activities are planned for Canada Water Week in Kelowna next week.

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A free public forum on the topic will be held at Summerhill Pyramid Winery at 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, with a focus on permaculture, a sustainable farming method that’s growing in popularity, says Nelson Jatel, the water stewardship director for the Okanagan Basin Water Board.

“We all know how important water is to quality of life, but we don’t often sit down and discuss it,” he said.

“This is a great opportunity for business leaders, educators, youth and other members of our community to come together and discuss the importance of water—and water for food.”

It will begin with a panel discussion, includ-

ing special guest Yehalem Metiku with the locallybased, non-profit Partners in the Horn of Africa. He will bring an international perspective to the issue of water and food security, based on his experiences working in Ethiopia.

Ted van der Gulik, with the province’s agriculture ministry who is also vice-chair of the Okanagan Water Stewardship Council, will provide a local perspective; John Wagner, anthropology profressor at UBCO, who has done considerable research on the valley’s water issues will present his view; and two speakers on permaculture, Javan Bernakevitch, of Permaculture B.C., and Michael Nickels, from Saltspring Island, will talk about permaculture.

OBWB executivedirector Anna Warwick Sears will tie all the pieces together and contribute the OBWB perspective.

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The OBWB is also launching a contest geared to Okanagan classrooms, inviting young people from kindergarten to grade 12 to submit a multi-media entry into the Okanagan WaterWise Challenge.

Entrants will compete for a pizza party in the classroom and pool passes while the the winning entry will be featured on the Okanagan WaterWise website. Go to www. okwaterwise.ca for more details. Enter by May 4, and winners will be announced May 16, as part of B.C. Drinking Water Week.

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Register for that at: www. ubc.ca/okanagan/sustainability/getinvolved/ events/2012WWD.html.

Thursday evening, the Okanagan Institute pre-

sents Wild Blue Wonder: Unraveling the Water Quandary, 5 to 7 p.m., at the Bohemian Cafe, with ecologist and writer Don Gayton, naturalist and specialist on endangered species and semi-arid grasslands habitat, Scott Alexander, and Jatel from the OBWB. Cost is $2 at the door. jsteeves@kelownacapnews.com

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when it came to determining bus routes here and had called for a review of B.C. Transit.

An example it gave was the lack of a bus route to the city’s H20 aquatic centre on Gordon Drive.

That was rectified recently and a change to the bus route that serves the Mission area will result in a bus serving the aquatic centre starting March 25.

Westlake said growing the local transit system is

a priority for the city, and in addition to new and expanded routes, growth will also be dependent on future land use decisions to make sure transit is provided where people live and work.

He said while the city wants to build on the current system, he noted that system has been in place since the mid-1970s and the city has grown substantially since then.

Westlake said given

that the need for a review has been talked about for at least a year, the city is ready to talk to the review panel members, all of whom received a thumbs up from Westlake.

The panel members include retired B.C. government bureaucrat Chris Trumpy, management consultant Catherine Holt and John King, a transportation and public transit management professional who has worked with

several Western Canadian communities in the past, including Victoria. He is currently senior manager of transit projects and studies with the City of Lethbridge in Alberta.

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City of Kelowna director of regional services Ron Westlake said Kelowna wanted a review of how B.C. Transit works in light of local plans to grow the transit system here.

Specifically, it feels more decisions about the local system could be made here rather than at B.C. Transit headquarters in Victoria. “We are not looking for a transit commission (like Vancouver or Victoria) but we feel there could be better co-ordination at the local level,� said Westlake.

Currently, the Kelowna regional system is the largest in B.C. outside of the Greater Vancouver and Victoria areas and provides about five million rides per year. It is also the fast growing regional system, said Westlake.

On Thursday, Transportation Minister Blair Lekstrom, announced a three-member review panel to look at how B.C. Transit operates in the more than 50 communities outside the Lower Mainland where B.C. Transit partners with municipalities to provide public transit.

Lekstrom said he called for the review after hearing concerns from B.C. mayors and other locally elected officials about the performance and operation of the Crown agency. “B.C. Transit provides good transit service, although there is always room to improve,� said Lekstrom. “I have selected a knowledgeable and experienced panel that will examine the issues and provide recommendations. I am looking forward to receiving their report by the end of August.

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B.C. Transit co-ordinates the delivery of public transit throughout B.C. outside of the metro Vancouver area and contributes 47 per cent of the total cost to those systems.

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Ask your pharmacy what it charges to fill your prescribed needs

To the editor: Recently I moved my list of prescriptions from one pharmacy to one closer to my home.

I was shocked and very surprised when I returned to pick up my prescriptions at the new pharmacy. Many of the medications were anywhere from $9 to $66 more per prescription than the previous pharmacy had charged for the same medications.

I called B.C. Pharmacare to enquire why it should cost so much more.

The gentleman at B.C. Pharmacare explained that pharmacies can charge whatever they want for each prescription over and above what Pharmacare covers until the deductibles are reached.

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eing a British Columbian comes with certain pressures.

For starters it’s considered impolite to point out yoga-pants are not appropriate dinner/office wear.

You’re not supposed to aim your can of Raid at all creepy crawly things and a decision to ingest foreign fruit shouldn’t be made until a lengthy period of soul searching has concluded.

Above all else, you must get misty when possibilities to interact with nature arise, even if you prefer concrete.

And in almost all cases, this British Columbian prefers concrete.

The latter fact, in addition to my hatred of sweatpants, is carefully concealed from wilderness loving coworkers (read page 13) and tree-hug-

friends (they’re everyKATHARTIC ging where) for fear it will spark a lengthy chin-wag about the virtues of forests and agricultural land.

For self-preservation sake, they don’t know Kathy when they gab green, I Michaels daydream grey.

Having lived in cities that boast/lament populations over 10 million, I’ve learned my true love lies in the freedom and mobility provided by sidewalks and transit systems only metropolises can support.

The sight of highrises next to cheap and cheerful food stands, is actually more heartwarming than the sound of birds dangerously squealing overhead—Disney stereotypes be damned.

That said, being British Columbian also means you’ve been fitted with an internal time-bomb set to blow at the

faintest whiff of Mother Nature.

Case in point: The scent of lumber piled at the side of an eight-lane highway once brought on a tear-stained episode of home-sickness that ended four years of urban bliss. I was back in B.C. in a matter of weeks, splashing my clothes with patchouli and investing in sandals with velcro.

Those wardrobe aberrations have been packed away, but no meaningful separation from the land I love begrudgingly has happened since.

It’s mostly because this corner of my supernatural province has urbanized since my great escape.

Kelowna has developed so I can ride a bike on a nicely paved pathway, just about anywhere I want.

Walking downtown isn’t the pothole ridden, pain-in-the-ankle it once was, meaning velcro sandals really aren’t required.

In fact, all the major assets of living in an urban area—minus a massively efficient subway system—have come home to roost.

It’s meant I can keep my conflicted relationship with nature mostly hidden.

Until this time of year, that is. This time of year my thinly veiled disdain for wild things comes dangerously close to being exposed and as is the popular course of action, I can blame the government.

The snow has barely left the ground, yet Discover Camping opened its reservation service Thursday to help campers book their favourite summer spot at B.C.’s provincial campgrounds, prompting a flurry of conversations about “where to camp” this year.

Internal debates about outing my hatred have played out, but ultimately

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Hello government: It’s me–taxpayer An open letter to all political parties: Hello my name is Scott, and I would like to re-introduce myself to you.

I am a taxpayer.

I am the person who you deduct a portion of my wages from each paycheque every two weeks.

You also add a percentage to every purchase I make from any business that I choose to shop at.

I do so willingly, with the understanding that you will use this money to provide me with the services that I need to go about

my daily life.

I am not here to provide your union membership with the highest wage possible, nor am I here to provide your business buddies with as much profit as possible. I am not a cash cow for either of you.

I fully understand that people who work for the government, or any employer, need to make a liveable wage, and that an employer needs to make a profit to stay in business, but you are not the average employer. You work for us.

We have entrusted you to look after the best interest of all of us, and it is time that you started to do just that.

I do not believe that the management of any government department should receive a bonus for successfully doing the job that they were paid to do in the first place. If a bonus should be paid, it should be paid to the person or persons who found a way to deliver that same service at a savings to us.

I also do not believe that any union should be able to hold hostage the

very people who pay their wages in order to get an increase at a time when no one else in the private sector can expect the same.

That being said, I can and will accept that some areas of our public services have been under staffed. One need only make a visit to any local hospital to see this first hand.

I used to think that you should be running our government like a business. You know—get the most bang for the buck.

But now I realize that you need to run it like a non-

profit organization, because that is what it is.

You are a collective group of people who have been hired to provide us with the services we require, and it should and can be done without a profit or loss.

I do not profess to have any of the answers to these problems and I know that nothing is going to change overnight but it would be nice if you started looking out for us for a change, instead of yourselves.

Scott Hampson, Kelowna

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Golden topping is money in bank for movie theatres To the editor: After reading a blurb in the Globe and Mail this week, titled A Kernel Of Fairness In Popcorn Prices, I wanted to comment that I think movie theatres deserve what they get when movie-goers smuggle in their own snacks.

To charge $6.50 for a large popcorn is atrocious in this day and age and it is no wonder people sometimes decide to bring their own food and drink to the movies with them.

I agree that there are staffing costs and upkeep, etc., but to

charge these high prices is not very sensible. I think it must deter many from even going to the movies in the first place.

They charge $5 approximately for a large pop! This is a mark up of at least 300 per cent, I am guessing, and highway robbery.

Why not lower it to $5 for a large popcorn, $4 for a large drink and go for more volume? This seems like a wiser choice to me mathematically. And why not offer a deal for both at $8.50?

And the deals they offer save a quarter in many regards I have no-

ticed—a quarter only! How is this any savings to the consumer?

It isn’t at all, especially when prices are insane to begin with.

I urge movie theatre corporations to think about what they are doing to the loyal customers who enjoy going to the movies such as myself and not follow suit with hockey rinks that charge $8.50 for one plastic cup of beer! Insane!

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Drugs stores charge own fee Sickening Cost A10 ‘we’—the consumers— have to question the pharmacist before we leave a prescription as to whether or not they charge their customers over the amount Pharmacare will pay. Who would have even known to ask questions like that to our phar-

macist?

We can decide if we want to use that pharmacy or go to one that charges only within the Pharmacare amount.

I didn’t know this and I’m sure many others aren’t aware as well. How many of us have been and still are being ripped off and didn’t even know it ?

I am usually not in favor of government regulations but I feel in this case government should step in and not allow pharmacies to do this to us. In numbers we can stand up and let our voices be heard and then, just maybe, change will happen.

Diane Bognar, West Kelowna

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mote their own agenda • Teachers should resume their classroom responsibilities immediately • The B.C. teachers union should apologize to parents and students.

John Abelseth Kelowna

Concrete is bliss Michaels from A10 I found myself calling up the 1-800 line, to see what’s available for the long weekends.

The silver lining is that I’m clearly not alone. It’s only been a day, and the wait time is several minutes, meaning I may end up being “out of luck” for finding a good spot, whatever that may be.

That realization almost made the call worth the agonizing sounds of nature that play when you’re on hold.

It’s enough to bring tears of joy to my eyes—which I guess means interacting with nature does make me misty. kmichaels@kelownacapnews.com

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NEWS ▼ PUBLIC OPINION

Speak up because we can make a difference I

t was more than 35 years ago that I first met Otto Langer, a federal fisheries officer at that time, who answered—cautiously— probing questions about the environmental degradation of a local river from a novice reporter at a suburban daily newspaper.

As he read the stories I wrote and answered the questions I asked, he became more open in explaining to me the subtleties of the legislation, its good points and its flaws, and why it somehow couldn’t be used successfully to pin errant companies to the wall.

This naive reporter had difficulty understanding why evidence that seemed as clear as the Coquitlam River was above the gravel companies’ operations, was yet inadequate to result in charges, and later, in convictions.

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Judie Steeves silt could suffocate both fish eggs laid in the river’s gravel, and the fish themselves as it clogged their gills when the ponds overflowed or leaked into the river they were adjacent.

It was an education for me, and probably laid the foundation for a life’s work writing about such issues.

Today, he’s been retired for many years, but he hasn’t lost his passion for the natural world or his concern when it is threatened.

Instead of sitting back, resting on the many laurels he’s gathered since his retirement for his efforts to address the wrongs he sees around him, he’s still speaking out to try and prevent more degradation

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stead of all fish.

I mourn for my grandchildren and for the future of this country if we decide to undermine protective, but not arduous legislation in order to expedite the rape of our natural resources by industrial interests.

If this concerns you, don’t sit back and let it happen. Protest this proposal by writing to your MP and fisheries minister Keith Ashfield to tell them you care about all aqua-

tic habitat and species that survive in those environments.

Have organizations you belong to put this on their agenda too, and send letters with their concerns, or your grandkids won’t have any wild aquatic environments left to enjoy.

Such a grassroots outpouring of concern and support for the environment can have a positive impact.

We learned this week that the parcel of Rose

Valley Regional Park the provincial government had proposed trading to the Westbank First Nation for a piece of their land being used for the Westside Road Interchange, now is off the table and other parcels of Crownowned land will be considered instead.

That decision, by Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson, also applies to the section of Crown land which abuts Rose Valley

Reservoir, which was to also have been part of the trade. Thanks to everyone who wrote and lobbied to have that proposal given a second look, and to the minister for carefully weighing all the facts and making a sensible decision.

It shows that what we say can sometimes make a difference.

Judie Steeves writes about outdoors issues for the Capital News. jsteeves@kelownacapnews.com

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NEWS â–ź BRING ON THE HEAT

Winter: Enough is enough N ot sure about you, but I am pretty much done with

winter.

Don’t get me wrong, there is a whole bunch about winter that I actually like. Top of the list of course, is Christmas. I love it!

Clearly, the number two cool thing about winter is snow.

I love snow and all the neat things snow does to the landscape (like my rusty old clunker car, my neighbour’s compost pile, and my disaster of a driveway.)

Likewise, I am addicted to hot chocolate, (especially with a splash), cozy slippers, and homemade stews.

I find fireplaces spell binding, and certainly live and die for hockey. However, as far as the wet, damp, and freezing cold?

Enough is enough!

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or the neighbours—I am bored with winter.

However, I digress.

I am pretty much done with winter.

Bring on the summer.

As a lifetime committed gardener I know I should be enthusiastic about spring, pumped up about getting my hands in the soil, planting seeds and plants, and creating my garden.

However, this year my mind is already stuck somewhere in late May or June.

That is when the canoe will come out.

There is a second hand 14-foot vessel in my backyard that is calling me. In fact, it has been screaming at me quite loudly all winter.

Two years ago, my dear friend Curtis lured me back out on a mountain lake and into a canoe, where I remembered suddenly how much I loved

Charlie Hodge more tolerant of winter way back when I actually had knees—and could fully enjoy a ski hill.

A ridiculously fine and frivolous winter afternoon up at ole ‘Last’ Mountain—and a silly hell-bent-for-leather race to the bottom of the bunny hill with a couple of good friends—ended my skiing days excessively too soon.

It also pretty much ended my left knee.

Once I had blown out my knee, the winter wonder sort of waned.

Now, once Christmas is over and the snow disappears and no longer hides either my mess

being out on the water.

It truly was a liberating weekend.

Teresa thankfully understood my passion and, like the angel she is, went quietly about searching the Internet for a used canoe that we could afford. Her persistence paid off and last spring we snagged one.

I was delinquent in getting the small vessel out on the lake early enough last summer; however, I did manage to squeeze just enough time in my craft to rejuvenate my passion. Now I am ready to rock and row.

At Christmas, Tez decided to continue and stoke my canoe fires by buying me a brand new fishing rod.

In reality, I am not a huge, addicted angler person.

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I am confident our picnic basket and my new fishing rod will get plenty of attention.

The majority of our time and money this summer will be spent enjoying our own Okanagan Valley, and province, in the laid back pace and space of our canoe.

It cannot get much better than that.

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SPORTS ▼ PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIP

B.C. midget title up for grabs as Kelowna hosts Kevin Parnell STAFF REPORTER

Richmond and Cowichan Valley at the tournament after a season that saw the Rockets post a 22 game unbeaten streak and finish the season with an overall record of 31-10-6.

“We’ve had a very good year, not just on the ice but off as well,” said Blais. “This is a great group of kids. I really believe that if they buy into what I’m asking them to do, the winning will take care of itself. They’ve learned how to win this year.”

Blais says his team has done exceptional in close games, more often than not coming out on the winning end in pressurepacked situations. An example of that was backto-back overtime wins against Kamloops as the Rockets won the OMAHA midget tier 1 league title.

As hosts of the tournament, Kelowna will have the added pressure of playing at home in front

Fripp Warehousing midgets host the tier 1 provincials starting Sunday.

There won’t be much room for error beginning Sunday for Kelowna’s midget tier 1 team as it plays host to the B.C. midget tier 1 provincial championship.

Six of the top midget tier 1 teams will be in Kelowna competing for the B.C. title in what is being called a wide-open championship.

“I find at the midget tier 1 level there is a lot of parity among the teams,” said Kelowna Fripp Warehousing Junior Rockets coach Eric Blais. “It’s going to depend on who shows up. There will be a lot of pressure to win each game.”

Teams will play every team once before the top two teams advance to the championship final.

Kelowna will be joined by Kamloops, Prince George, Abbotsford,

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KELOWNA midget tier 1 player Jackson Naish takes a shot while teammate Adam Beatty looks on. The Kelowna

of friends and family.

“It’s exciting to be hosting the provincials,” said Blais. “It means a lot to the boys to play in front of their friends and families. It puts a little more pressure on us but I think they should welcome that.

If they want to play hockey, pressure is part of it.”

Kelowna opens the midget tier 1 provincials with a pair of games on Sunday at Memorial Arena as they will play the first game of the tournament at 10:30 a.m. against Abbotsford. Then at 8 p.m. Sunday, Kelowna will host Cowichan Valley.

“Every game is going to be a playoff game,” said Blais. “If you stub your toe once it could be the end.”

Games take place throughout the day Sunday to Wednesday before the championship game is played Wednesday night at 8 p.m.

Rockets hope D injuries short-lived Kelowna teams pack in Warren Henderson STAFF REPORTER

As captain Colton Sissons makes his longawaited return to the lineup this weekend, the Kelowna Rockets are optimistic injuries to a pair of defenceman will have only short-term consequences.

Rearguards Myles Bell and Madison Bowey were both hurt during Wednesday night’s WHL game at Prospera Place against Everett and didn’t return.

Bell suffered a leg injury after crashing into the boards on a check in the first period, while Bowey injured his shoulder after

being hit by Everett’s Cody Fowlie—which resulted in a charging penalty—in the second period.

Head coach Ryan Huska expects both players to be back in the nottoo-distant future.

“We think they’re going to be OK, they’re dayto-day right now,” said Huska. “Both of them are already feeling better today (Thursday) than they were, so that’s a good sign. Hopefully they’re both good-to-go for the playoffs.”

The club is already without veteran defenceman Mitchell Chapman who will be sidelined until playoff time with an up-

per-body injury.

With their defensive corps depleted on Wednesday against the ‘Tips, Tanner Moar dropped back to assist the other four remaining blue liners and, as a group, drew praise for their efforts from the head coach.

“I thought the guys did a great job under the circumstances,” said Huska, whose club ended a two-game slide with a 4-2 win over Everett. “Our defense has been one part of our club that continues to get better.”

Until the Rockets get some bodies back, 2011 bantam draft pick Riley Stadel will be avail-

able to log some minutes on the back end. The Surrey native played defense this season at Okanagan Hockey Academy in Penticton.

Meanwhile, Sissons, out since Feb. 11 with concussion-like symptoms, is expected to play Friday night in Vancouver against the Giants after missing 14 games.

The Rockets will close out the regular season at home to Vancouver on Saturday night.

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to B.C. championships A record number of teams from the Kelowna Minor Hockey Association will compete in the B.C. Hockey championships during spring break.

Ten of a possible 14 teams from the Kelowna association have qualified for provincials: • Midget Tier 1—Defeated Kamloops in the finals 2 games to 1. Provincials will be held in Kelowna.

• Midget Tier 3—Defeated South Okanagan in the finals 2 games to 1. Provincials will be held in South Okanagan • Midget Tier 4—Defeated Lillooet in the finals in 2 games. Provincials will be held in Nakusp • Bantam Tier 1—Played in the finals versus Kamloops and are eligible for Provincials as Kamloops is the host

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• Bantam Tier 4—Defeated Kamloops in the finals 2 games to 1. Provincials will be held in Vanderhoof.

• Peewee Tier 1—Defeated Kamloops in the finals in 2 games. Provincials will be held in Langley.

• Peewee Tier 3—Defeated Penticton in the finals in 2 games. Provincials will be held in Quesnel • Peewee Tier 4—Defeated Clearwater in the finals in 2 games. Provincials will be held in Fort Nelson.

• Midget A Female—Played in the finals versus Salmon Arm and are eligible for provincials as Salmon Arm is the host.

• Bantam A Female—Defeated Kamloops in the finals in 2 games.

Provincials will be held in Victoria.

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SPORTS ▼ BRIEFS

McGinn vs Gelowitz in Superleague Lance McGinn (Meyers Norris Penny) will take on Garry Gelowitz (Case Furniture) for the Molson Men’s Superleague of Curling title next week at the Kelowna Curling Club.

In semifinal action Wednedsay, McGinn stole three in the fifth end en route to a 6-2 win over Jock Tyre (Coors Light).

In the other semi, Gelowitz disposed of Bruce Clark (Big White) 9-4.

• In Grant Thornton Ladies Superleague action, the semifinals are all

BRAXTON BUNCE (right) of the Kelowna Owls goes up for a shot over the reach of a Point Grey Greyhounds defender during action Wednesday at the B.C. Senior AAA High School Basketball Tournament in Langley. The No. 1-ranked Owls, who won the game 8354, were set to take on Vancouver College in the quarterfinals on Thursday afternoon.

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Midget girls playoffs continue of in Kelowna, BC at the Rutland West Arena from March 16-18, 2012.

The top seeded team in the league, the Fraser Valley Phantom, will take on the Kootenay Wildcats after Kootenay beat Prince George in a best of three series in the league’s first round.

That series is this weekend in Langley.

The winners of this weekend’s semi-final ser-

ies will face off in the championship best of three series from March 23-25, 2012. The location is to be determined.

The Female Midget AAA League was initiated in the 2007-2008 season in response to the membership’s desire to provide an opportunity for elite female hockey players to come together to challenge other elite Female Midget teams.

Thanks to the attention curling has received locally, due in part to two Kelowna teams playing at the Scotties and the Brier in recent weeks—and the interest in curling after the Vancouver Olympics— the Kelowna Curling Club is hosting an open house this Sunday afternoon.

Anyone who has an interest in trying curling is invited down to the club at 551 Recreation Ave. on Sunday between 1 and 4 p.m.

The club is located in the north end of town between Ellis and Richter.

This opportunity is open to all ages, and is free, however the Kelowna Curling Club will be gratefully be accepting non-perishable food items for the Kelowna Food Bank.

The lounge with full food and beverage service will be open.

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set for next week.

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Chiefs vs Sicamous in 3rd round Apparently regular season records mean next to nothing in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey’s OkanaganSushwap Conference.

The Kelowna Chiefs and Sicamous Eagles— a pair of fourth place teams—will meet in the KIJHL’s semifinal series beginning Saturday night at Rutland Arena.

Face-off is 7 p.m.

Game 2 will be played Sunday in Kelowna, with

Games 3 and 4 in the bestof-seven series next Tuesday and Wednesday in Sicamous.

The Chiefs took down first-place Osoyoos and second-place Princeton in the first two rounds to win the Okanagan Division title, while Sicamous upset first-place Revelstoke, then second-place Kamloops in seven games to capture the Doug Birks Division title.

The Eagles posted a

pedestrian 22-28-1-1 during the regular season.

The Chiefs and Sicamous played just twice during the regular campaign, with each team winning once.

In the two combatants, Chiefs’ coach Ken Andrusiak sees more than a few similarities. “(Sicamous) is a lot like us,” said Andrusiak.

“They’ve improved steadily and it’s really showing in the playoffs. Like

us they have good offense, and they work hard.

They’re a young team like us, too.”

If necessary, Game 5 would be played Friday, March 23 in Kelowna, with Game 6 in Sicamous on March 24, and a seventh game on Sunday, March 25 at Rutland Arena.

The series winner will advance to the KIJHL final against the Kootenay Conference winner.

Football club inaugural games The Thompson Okanagan Football Club has officially kicked off its inaugural season in the B.C. Soccer Premier League.

TOFC teams in the U13 to U18 age groups feature players from Penticton to Kamloops.

It was a triumphant opening weekend for the TOFC U18 boys team which won two games—6-2 over South Fraser on Saturday and 3-1 over the Vancouver Island Wave on Sunday.

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U16 boys defeated South Fraser 1-0 on Saturday in Surrey.

Matt Fielding’s goal in the 12th minute of play was all the offense TOFC would need.

In the second half, South Fraser threatened but defenders Joe Overton (Kelowna) and Ben MacDonald (Kelowna) put in a combined effort to snuff out opposing strikers, putting in strong tackles and competitive aerial battles for the ball.

On Sunday, the TOFC U16 boys tied the Vancouver Island Wave 1-1.

Joe Overton scored in the 67th minute to give

TOFC the lead, but it was short-lived as the Wave leveled the score seven minutes later.

In U13 boys action, TOFC tied the Van Island Wave 1-1. After the Wave took an early lead, TOFC answered back on a goal

by Sam Mcdonald at 21 minutes.

In other action, the U14 and U15 girls each split their games, the U15 boys had a loss and a tie, while the U14 boys and U13 girls both went 0-2.

This weekend, TOFC girls teams from the U15 to U18 age groups will compete in the Whitecaps Showcase in Vancouver.

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It was an all Westside Minor Hockey Association battle last weekend for supremacy in the Okanagan Mainline Amateur Hockey Association (OMAHA) South Central Super League pee wee house playoffs.

And in the end it was the Westside Wildcats who were victorious, winning a tight best-of-three series with the Westside Wild Warriors.

The Wildcats finished the regular season in 3rd place out of 9 teams in the South Central Super League, which has teams from West Kelowna, Summerland, Penticton and Osoyoos. The team dropped the first game of the playoffs to the Westside Snipers, but came back to take the best of three series with two straight wins.

In the second round, the Wildcats made short work out of the first place team in the regular season as they bounced Penticton in two straight games Then it was onto the final series against the Wild Warriors, who were coming off a successful run of their own through the playoff.

The first game of the best of three came down to a shootout in what assistant coach Mike Schell would call “the most intense game of minor hockey I’ve ever seen.”

The Wildcats would win the shootout and take the opener 4-3.

Game two turned out to be a back and forth affair with the Wildcats

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Madkatz host Night of Action boxing card Saturday night A title fight for local boxer Daniel Joseph will be among the highlights as the Madkatz Boxing Club hosts A Night of Action this Saturday night at

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Joseph will take on Langley City Boxing’s Shawn McDonald for the COMBSPORT (Brit-

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ENTERTAINMENT ▼ CHANCE TO PERFORM

All talented kids want to do is perform Jennifer Smith STAFF REPORTER

Are you a Beamer Wigley fan?

OK, maybe he’s not a household name just yet, but Penticton’s Beamer Wigley is working his way there one step at a time.

Now eight years old, Wigley got his start in Vernon’s Our Kids Got Talent competition and is entering the upstart Kelowna version this weekend.

“Music is his thing and he loves it,” said his mother, Heather Wigley, who admits it now takes up a good deal of her time as well.

Opening for the KTown Drifters at the Creekside Theatre March 17—he’s opened for several other artists including indie hit Shane Yellowbird—it will be a very busy weekend for the aspiring star who was originally inspired by country music singers like Brad Paisley.

The Vernon competition gave him the opportunity to perform at the Rarearth Jazz and Blues Fest as owner Kath Raeber also owns the festival and gives every participant in the Our Kids Got Talent competition an opportunity to tackle the big stage. From there, his performance schedule

took off.

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MUSIC IS HIS THING AND HE LOVES IT. Heather Wigley, Beamer’s mom

fort as well.

Organizer Ryan Donn has been working in the local school system, teaching young kids how to write and record their own music and found he really needs to progress the program to a next level.

“People were coming to me saying thank you for teaching my kid to write songs; now where can I send them?” said Donn, who admits he didn’t have much of an answer.

As the former president of the Festivals Kelowna board of directors, Donn had always wanted to see an open mic component incorporated in the Parks Alive performances which take place in neighbourhood parks each summer, but understood there needed to be a screening mechan-

ism. The kids, he figured, might be the answer.

So, this Sunday, he’s going to give Kelowna’s young musicians a shot at filling opening act time slots all over the city with the new Kids Talent competition (www.kidstalent. ca).

“I’ve never had so many people email me to volunteer,” said Donn, whose been receiving unsolicited offers of help from community members who want to get involved.

The winning kids will be offered the chance to perform around town at the Canada Day celebration, Westside Daze, Parks Alive, Music in the Park (the new West Kelowna answer to Parks Alive) and the Fat Cat Festival.

“Kids are always asking me ‘Where should I perform?’ and I say, ‘Just start anywhere.’ If you’ve got a group of friends, start there. If you belong to a church, start there,” said Donn. “And then this would be like the next step.”

Wigley knows all about this theory. He has 85 videos on YouTube, his own website (www. beamerwigley.webeasysite.us), Facebook, you name it, as he tries to add to his performance credentials.

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BEAMER WIGLEY has 85YouTube videos on his personal channel and has been featured on Riven Master Place, a blog sussing out kid talent across North America. From Penticton, he got his start in a Vernon talent competition and will show his chops in Kelowna soon. mother, performance has been in his blood since he started playing the drums at age three.

If you know a kid who fits this bill, or is simply interested in performing, bring them out Sunday to see judges Rhonda Draper, a local music teacher,

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and popular crooner Robert Fine.

Auditions will be held in the Mary Irwin Theatre

this Sunday, March 18 beginning at 9 a.m. It costs $25 to enter, with the money going to cover the costs of the theatre.

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For the Love of Music, Kiwanis Music Festival Gala Benefit Concert & silent auction 7 pm March 24 at Bottega Arts Centre, 4485 Sallows Rd., SE Kelowna. $75 includes glass of wine and $50 tax return. kmfest@ telus.net, 250-860-5033 or 250-212-0302 Thursday Night Blues @ The Blue Gator.

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1375 Water (KCT back door) Perfect Wedding presented by Theatre Kelowna, 7:30 pm to March 17; 2 pm Sat & Sun to March 18. $20 from selectyourtickets.com; 250762-5050 or $25 at the door.

Jazz Cafe with Mimosa hosted by Anna Jacyszyn March 23. 250763-6141; fabulousPR@ gmail.com or www.jazzcafekelowna.com.

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Community Calendar IN THE LOOP Royal Canadian Legion branch 26 events: Tuesday, March 20, 1:30 p.m., ladies auxiliary general meeting, call 250762-7590; branch 26 annual general meeting Tuesday, March 27, 7 p.m., call 250-762-4117.

Central Okanagan Naturalist Club events during the month of March: March 24, discover nature tour with Bitten Tisdale at Knox Mountain Park, gather at Apple Bowl parking lot 10 a.m., call 250-763-4473; B.C. Old Time Fiddlers will perfrom at St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day dance on Friday, March 16, 8 p.m., at Rutland Seniors Centre, 765 Dodd Rd. Call 250763-4406.

Sons of Norway Hardanger Lodge #109 presents A Taste of Scandinavia featuring a selection of Norwegian food Wednesday, March 21, 6 p.m., at Kelowna Club 17 Hall, 1353 Richter St. Call 250764-7478.

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Kelowna-Ogopogo Probus Club meeting Monday, March 26, 9:30 a.m., at Seniors Centre, 1353 Richter St. Guest speakers will be two representatives from the B.C. Securities Commission.

Kelowna & District Genealogical Society monthly family history forum Monday, March 26, 7 p.m., at downtown Kelowna library branch meeting room. Topic of forum will be Irish genealogy.

Monthly meeting of Ponderosa Spinners Weavers & Fibre Artists Guild on Tuesday, March 27, 7 p.m., in room 204 of the Rotary Centre for the Arts. Call 250-764-0767.

Bowl For Kids Sake event March 30 and 31 at McCurdy Bowling Centre. Register your corporate team and raise pledges in support of Big Broth-

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Okanagan Rhythm Fest June 22, 23. To volunteer contact Robin Richie at drummer-ami@hotmail.com. .

Songwriters Exchange & African dance party 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7-9 pm Basement Musiciansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Circle every 2nd & 4th Tuesday.

Jazz Jam Thursdays 5-7 pm.

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Free book blitz April 6 to 9, during the day and evenings, at 2120 Tomat Ave. Call 250-769-4574.

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CREEKSIDE THEATRE 250-766-9309 creeksidetheatre.com We Bought a Zoo movie 1:30 pm March 17.

K-Town Drifters March 17.

Steel Magnolias presented by Creekside Players 7:30 pm March 23,24, 30 and 31; matinee March 25 at 1:30 pm.

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Study ponders over-diagnosis of ADHD in children A DHD, also known as attention deficit hyper activity disorder, is probably the most talked about illness spoken of in pediatric psychiatry.

Dr. Fred Baughman, a neurologist, stated that 500,000 children in the U.S. were diagnosed ADHD in 1985 and between five and seven million were today, with prescription drug usage increasing accordingly.

He furthers by stating that it seems to be that ADHD is misdiagnosed and overly medicated.

The National Institute of Mental Health cites that two to three per cent of children have ADHD, according to their statistics.

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A watershed decision responding to public opinion T here’s no question the proposed land exchange, or “land swap” as it became known, has been one of the most discussed and asked-about local issues I’ve encountered since I was elected.

Prior to the last election, Westbank First Nation and the B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure negotiated and reached an agreement on exchanging land.

The ministry required the land and still does, to construct the Westside Road Interchange along Highway 97.

The interchange is one of many projects along Highway 97 that are either planned or under construction.

If you’ve had the opportunity to travel along that section of Highway 97, you’ve seen that interchange is needed.

Once completed, this project will benefit residents, travelers and visi-

Ben Stewart tors alike.

When public consultation began, there was a lot of feedback.

Area residents, stakeholders, local government all expressed opinions— many opposed to the deal.

My constituency staff received hundreds of emails, calls and letters.

That’s a good thing; constituents should never be shy about letting their elected officials know how they feel.

I can tell you that your feedback—both in my office and at the ministry of transportation—was re-

ceived, loud and clear.

Any land exchange that involves public land has to be approved by the B.C. Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (FLNRO).

FLNRO conducts a comprehensive review process that considers social, environmental and economic aspects of proposed land transfers.

Regional staff prepares a submission for ministerial consideration, with recommendations as to the suitability of each parcel for transfer.

This week, FLNRO Minister Steve Thomson made the announcement that it was in the public interest for the province to retain lands around the Rose Valley watershed, Central Okanagan Regional District regional park area and lands in the area of gravel reserves.

As such, those lands were deemed unsuitable for transfer.

It’s important to be absolutely clear: the WFN and Chief Robert Louie negotiated the proposed exchange in good faith.

The agreement clearly mandates a consultative process, which includes consideration for impact mitigation strategies, to arrive at an agreement that addresses the public’s concerns.

FLNRO deemed the agreed exchange was

not acceptable, nor in the public interest.

So what happens next? The province and WFN have already begun exploring lands other than those initially identified in the Bear Creek/Rose Valley area in exchange for lands required by the province for the construction of the Westside Road Interchange.

While we are committed to keeping local gov-

ernment and the public informed, it’s simply too early to say which lands are being considered.

Any land exchange must meet the criteria established by this week’s FLNRO decision and under federal law, WFN must receive land equal in area to what they exchange.

As discussion continues, the transportation ministry will modify their

approach to ensure broad public interests and FLNRO’s concerns are addressed earlier.

Meantime, we will continue to work with Chief Louie—and thank him for his patience— as we discuss a deal that works for everyone.

Ben Stewart is the Liberal MLA for WestsideKelowna. www.benstewartmla.bc.ca

Author to speak about Pearson legacy As part of a continuing educational series, the Kelowna Peace Group will host Canadian history author Yves Engler for a public forum Tuesday, March 20, at Okanagan College (room H115), 7:30 p.m.

Engler’s latest book examines the record of one of the most influential and revered Canadians of the 20th century— former prime minister Lester Pearson.

In 1957, for his role in defusing the Suez Crisis through the United Nations, Pearson was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

The selection committee claimed that Pearson had “saved the world.”

Written in the form of a submission to an imagined Truth and Reconciliation commission about Canada’s foreign policy past, Engler’s book about Pearson may change how you think about this country’s most famous statesman, the book is titled Lester Pearson’s Peacekeeping: The Truth May Hurt.

Admission is free, donations are appreciated by the Kelowna Peace Group.

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FLORIAN SCHULZ snapped the Northern Lights in theYukon Territory.

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Capturing the romance of the Alaskan arctic wilderness John Bordsen CONTRIBUTOR

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s it like to live in a far-off place most of us see only on a vacation? Foreign Correspondence is an interview with someone who lives in a spot you may want to visit.

Florian Schulz, 36, is from an area near the Alps in southern Germany, but his passion as a photographer and explorer is the top of the world.

He is the author of To the Arctic, published by

Mountaineers Books in November. It is a companion hardcover to a new IMAX documentary of the same name.

Q: Where all have you been in the Arctic?

A: From the northwest tip of Alaska to northern Europe. In the past seven years, for over 18 complete months Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been in Alaska. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve spent months in Canada, Greenland and the Svalbard Archipelago.

Q: Why there?

A: Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s space for explorationâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;you can

discover and document the true wilderness.

Mankind hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t spoiled it yet, and that was a special attraction.

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also the challenge: Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had to organize entire expeditions for almost every place I went.

Besides exploring truly wild places, I get to photograph charismatic animals, such as polar bears.

Q: Your most complicated expedition?

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I also had the great opportunity to be out with filmmakers on an icebreaking ship, drifting around in open ice in the Barents Sea looking for polar bears.

Another time, we were camping on the frozen Arctic Ocean, in the midst of polar bears. One of us had to stay awake with a gun in front of the tent. We didn’t want to be pulled out of the tent while sleeping.

Q. Does it all look kind of the same after a while?

A: There’s a famous quote about “flat, white nothingness” by former Secretary of the Interior Gale Norton. But it’s not like that—there are amazing landscapes. During the aerial expedition, I saw the dramatic Brooks Range and Arctic National Wildlife Refuge…everything from mountains leading

FLORIAN SCHULZ/CONTRIBUTOR

FLORIAN SCHULZ, 36, is from an area near the Alps in southern Germany, but his passion as a photographer and explorer is the top of the world. He is the author of To the Arctic. to glaciers to open prairie

with no roads.

There are flat areas in western Alaska that are teeming with birds. On Canada’s Baffin Island, there are towering rocks that plunge straight down to the ocean. In arctic Europe, there’s an amazing mix of mountains, glaciers and rocky cliffs filled with millions of seabirds.

It’s definitely not a lifeless desert; it’s an interesting mix of habitats.

Q: Can anybody do trips to see this?

A: Cruise ships go up to Svalbard or the coast of Baffin Island. It’s not your regular vacation cruise, but is for people interested in natural history.

Exploring on such

boats is not as demanding: I do a two-month expedition with sled dogs and native Inuits through sea ice. We often had to push our machines, or camp with dogs at minus-30 degrees. It’s not for everybody; many would freak out from the cold. So you need some training and a level of physical fitness for that.

Q: And how did you train?

A: I went out jogging in winter in below-freezing temperatures. I basically have a threshold for cold and I’m pretty driven.

But I’m not an extremefitness guy. I just run and stay in shape.

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The bear took off, but after 150 years it realized it was just a bang—and they hear bangs all the time from glacier walls collapsing. So he came back, closer and closer.

We shot the flare a second time, more sidewise and lower. Then a third time.

We slowly went back to our snow machines— three-fourths of a mile away, on uneven terrain with pieces of ocean ice sticking up. That was pretty scary.

I’ve had a few encounters like that with polar bears. They’re big, unafraid and not worried about humans. They’re the kings up there.

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Q. What was your scariest experience?

A: Two things—the first I only realized later: I was at the edge of the Arctic Ocean at the end of winter in an area with heavy currents. The ocean was frozen in most areas so there were fascinating scenes of diving ocean birds. I was close to the edge of the ice—a couple feet from the ice—and didn’t realize how crazy that was.

The ice was probably pretty thin because of the current, and I could’ve broken through.

I wouldn’t have been able to swim against the current, and with no dry suit my muscles could freeze. The water was about 29 degrees; it just doesn’t freeze because it’s salt water. And nobody could’ve pulled me out. It was pure stupidity.

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Californiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Palm Springs is just right for sun-starved families Chris Riemenschneider CONTRIBUTOR

Like most of the people soaking up Sunday brunch at the Parker Palm Springs hotel, the hungover-looking dude in slacker attire with the fashionista girlfriend looked as if he had just rolled out of bed at 10:30 a.m.

He also looked strikingly familiarâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;like a richer version of me from about 10 years earlier, prechild. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cute kid,â&#x20AC;? he lazily remarked as he passed our table.

My 4-year-old daughter had caught his and many other brunchersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; attention by lifting a shot glass to her mouth and downing its contents like a spring breaker cutting loose in Cancun. And then she gulped another.

It was an unusual way to drink a strawberry smoothie, sure, but a good example of Palm Springsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; unfamiliarity withâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; yet unlikely appeal toâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; young kids and their parents. While it hardly caters to families, inland Californiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite getaway town has a surprising

amount of cool attractions for children to gulp down, and just enough of a laidback vibe for their parents to feel welcome there.

Best known as a desert decampment for seniors, gays and rehab-seeking actors, Palm Springs has become my young familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s warm-weather destination of choice.

Many of our friends and even some native Californians we know have trouble understanding why.

Florida was never our thing. We wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do Mexico with kids anymore (spoiled by all the folks we saw in surgeonsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; masks our last time there, right when the 2008 swine-flu epidemic hit). Who can afford to go anywhere else?

Sure it has no ocean, but Palm Springs is cheaper and much hipper than most coastal destinations, and still provides the palm-tree escapism every Minnesota family wants this time of the year.

Best of all, we all find something to love about the place. My wife enjoys the classic celeb lore, the regal yet relatively affordable spas, the vintage

stores and other swank shopping and dining options. Our daughter digs the fascinating Living Desert Zoo, the downright trippy Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Discovery Museum of the Desert, the breathtaking Palm Springs Aerial Mountain Tramway and the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cool, palm-treelined, oasis-like parks.

Those smoothie shots at the Parker were certainly a hit, too.

The main draw for me is the excellent hiking and biking opportunities in the so-close-yet-so-far-out mountains, including the San Jacinto range and all the wondrous formations in Joshua Tree National Park, which I first discovered years ago while attending the Coachella Music Festival (happening again April 13-15 and 20-22; it has played a big role in giving the area a younger, trendier sheen).

Best of all, we can rent a mid-century house with a private pool for the price of a hotel room in most other resort towns. (The Parker was only a brunch destination for us.)

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We so enjoyed our first trip to Palm Springs in 2010 that we talked another young family into joining us there in late October from Austin, Texas.

Also recruited was our friend Albert, who had never been there despite being a world traveler and gay man; the joke was we needed him along to get better service from the waiters.

In the end, the picky parents had as good a time as the demanding toddlers, andâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;thanks to his visits to the Palm Springs Art Museum and other attractions during naptimeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;so

did Uncle Albert, fussiest of all.

We rented a fivebedroom house close to downtown at $1,300 for five nights, which came to a mere $260 total per adult. Like hotel rates, the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rental prices go up by about a third from mid-November to March.

Whenever you go, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re pretty much guaranteed a sunny day: The city averages 350 of them per year.

Our â&#x20AC;&#x153;cabanaâ&#x20AC;? was quite a palace. Stretched out on a single floor (like most Palm Springs houses), its long layout provided us with ample privacy, lots of room for the kids to go damage-deposit-testing wild and a pool table that added greatly to the make-me-a-highball-andcall-Sinatra vibe. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I feel like Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m in the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Big Brotherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; houseâ&#x20AC;? was reality-TV junkie Albertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assessment.

Each day at our hacienda went something like this: family activity

in the morning before it got hot, such as the zoo or childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s museum; followed by lunch at a restaurant (the best time to dine out with young kids); rounded out by an afternoon hanging out poolside, when some of the adults sometimes went off to do their own thing around town.

With our own house we could grill our dinners, a perk for young families.

After the kids went to bed, some of us adults went out to do the things adults do.

We just knew we couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t roll out of bed at 10:30 the next morning.

One of our favorite hangouts by both night and day was the Ace Hotel & Swim Club, a renovated 1960s hotel thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a flagship for the chain with properties also in Los Angeles and Brooklyn. By â&#x20AC;&#x153;hip,â&#x20AC;? I mean thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a turntable and guitar available in the lobby for guestsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; use.

Lunching there at the Aceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s adjoining Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Highway diner was refreshingly untrendy, with comfort-food options like white-bean turkey chili and corn bread. We gentlemen also enjoyed the rich tap beer selection and retro-soul DJ-ing one nightâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;unfortunately not a Monday, when the famous â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sissy Bingoâ&#x20AC;? takes place with singing host Linda Gerard.

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upon arrival (no smoothies this time). My wifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s other favourite afternoon escape was driving around gawking at the homes of the rich and famous and mostly dead, from Liberaceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s famous Cloisters palace to Elvis and Priscillaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s honeymoon getaway (guided celeb-home tours are available but not necessary in the Google era).

To my pleasant surprise, two favourite getaways for the entire group involved hiking. We had to pay $24 per adult to ride the aerial tramway to the top of Mount San Jacinto State Park, but the easy, alpine-wooded hiking trails there were to die forâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;which at least two of the heights-fearing adults feared would happen on the ride, as the kids laughed hysterically.

Everyone also enjoyed strolling through the palmlined trails and historic huts in the Indian Canyons just on the outskirts of Palm Springs. The Agua Caliente of Cauhilla Indians maintain the canyons parkland better than the cash-strapped California State Parks ever could.

The tribeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nearby casino no doubt helps. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This looks like the kind of place where dinosaurs used to live,â&#x20AC;? said our friendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 5-year-old son, Zac, during the canyons hikeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a line one might have applied to Palm Springs itself in years past.

Dinosaurs came up again at the Living Desert Zoo, where thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a faux bones dig in the massive Gecko Gulch playground and the descendants of prehistoric tortoises and amphibians to see. The kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; favourite zoo perk mightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been the safaristyle push carts that kept them from getting exhausted or overheated as we covered the sprawling spread, never mind the sweating parents.

Which was just another excuse to bring us back to the pool. As happy as we were to take in the sights, everyone seemed most content back at the house, where the palm trees and panoramic views of the surrounding mountains reminded us we werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t in just any back yard.

Our leisurely afternoons and poolside barbecues seemed to evoke the spirit of Palm Springs.

Whether or not having the young kids there to splash up the vibe (literally) is how everyone else thinks of Palm Springs, it seemed picture-perfect for us.

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The CX-5 is the first Mazda to integrate all four components into one vehicle.

With the Skyactiv-G (gasoline) and Skyactiv-D (diesel) engines, the aim was to make them lighter, more powerful and more fuel-efficient than any other similar engines on the market.

In Canada, the CX-5 will only come with the Skyactiv-G engine for now. We will get the diesel sometime next summer but probably in a different vehicle such as the nextgen Mazda6 mid-size sedan.

The 2.0-litre Skyactiv-G engine in the CX-5 is 10 per cent lighter than the current 2.0-litre. It is also boasts 15 per cent lower fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

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It results in 155 hp and 150 lb/ft of torque compared to 143 hp and 135 lb/ft for the current 2.0-litre.

Next Mazda developed two new transmissions.

The Skyactiv-Drive six-speed automatic is not a dual clutch system but it does have some of the advantages because of a full-

range lock-up clutch. Because it is very compact and light, it offers up a seven per cent better fuel economy.

The Skyactiv-MT six-speed manual is Mazda’s smallest and lightest manual to date. One of the goals was to make shifting as quick and positive as the MX-5 Miata to retain Mazda’s reputation of sportiness.

Using the latest highstrength steels and new bonding techniques, the Skyactiv-Body was made eight per cent lighter but 30 per cent more rigid.

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In fact, a stated goal

by Mazda is reduce the weight of each vehicle it replaces by at least 100 kg or 220 lb.

Putting it all together the manual in the frontwheel-drive (FWD) gets 7.8/5.7L/100 km city/ highway. The FWD automatic is 7.7/6.1L/100 km and the AWD automatic is 8.0/6.4L/100 km.

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What you can expect from Geneva

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You really only need to attend two auto shows to know what’s coming for the year—Detroit in January for North America and Geneva in March for everywhere else.

But the trick to the Geneva Motor Show is figuring out what we will and won’t see in Canadian showrooms and this year’s Geneva Motor Show was no exception.

Here’s a perfect example.

All eyes were on the Kia stand and the world premiere of the cee’d, the curiously named C-segment five-door hatchback.

Kia is red hot in Europe where they sold 290,000 vehicles last year so the public and Kia’s competitors were all keenly interested.

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Asked when we can expect a version of the cee’d here, the answer was “no plans at this time”.

But at the other end of Geneva’s Palexpo exhibition centre was the Hyundai booth showing, among other things, the new and nearly identical i-30 C-segment five-door hatchback that we will be getting as replacement for the Elantra Touring now called the Elantra GT, the Touring moniker having been dropped.

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MOTORING

Corkscrew challenge Mazda from B3

ging racetracks in North America complete with Turn 8 known around the world as The Corkscrew.

I was suffering from an injured right hand so decided not to go out on track and risk making a mistake. But I watched the others flail the CX-5 through a slalom course and on the track and it acquitted itself very well.

One journalist of many years experience called it “poised” a term I haven’t heard to describe a CUV and proving that all the Mazda “soul of a sportscar” sportiness had been dialed in.

My experience was on the roads in and around Monterey. Leaving Laguna Seca there a dozens of roads all through the dead flat bottom lands that make our Prairies look mountainous. In fact my co-driver described it as the “least scenic” rider and-drive he has ever been on. r The changed when we hit Carmel Valley Road. A lot of people think of it as the upscale road from the coast up to super luxury resorts such as the Quail Lodge and Carmel Valley Ranch and it is.

But, head another 20 miles inland and it becomes a torturous track of undulating asphalt not wide enough for two transport trucks.

Here the CX-5’s suspension work paid off big time with no tire squeal.

Part of my time was spent in a manual with AWD. Shifts were quick and positive while the suspension and AWD along with

standard traction control and vehicle stability control had the little CX-5 sticking like glue even on some 270-degree switchbacks.

If there was ever proof AWD is the way to go with the CX-5, this was it.

Power was good with the automatic but more responsive with the sixspeed manual. The only thing I wonder about is how it will climb hills with five adults and their bags on board.

Nonetheless acceleration figures for 0-60 mph I was given previously are 8.8, 8.9 and 9.3 seconds for the FWD manual, FWD auto and AWD auto respectively which is smack in the middle of the compact SUV pack.

On sale now, there are three trim levels with starting prices at $22,992 for the GX, $27,895 and $32,495 for the GT. AWD is a $2,000 option, standard on the GT. Will Skyactiv work?

The most telling thing of all was after pounding the CX-5 around the track and then on the highway, the instant fuel consumption readout was showing (US) 33 mpg.

And from that, it looks to me like Mazda is on a very green road indeed.

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MOTORING â&#x2013;ź GENEVA AUTO SHOW

BMW rolls out its first 4-door coupe, 6 Series Gran Sport Geneva from B4 mechanicals will be part of the next generation North American Kia Forte family.

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There were no guessing games at BMW which showed the 6 Series Gran Sport, the marqueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first four-door coupe and one of the most handsome cars at the show.

It offers high-quality interior design with generous space and a high level of seating comfort.

Foldable backrests en-

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Fiat showed the 500L, the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lâ&#x20AC;? standing for large.

It features a five-seater single-volume structure which is 414 cm long, 178 cm wide and 166 cm high.

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Outlander will be equipped with an ‘eco-friendly driving system’ Geneva from B7 nically, it is based on the 3.4-litre engine of the Boxster S. The 3.4-litre now delivers 315 hp, 5 hp more than before.

Both models feature a manual six-speed gearbox as standard, with the seven-speed dualclutch Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK)

available as an option.

Everyone I talked to at Geneva said we’re not getting the Golf GTI Cabriolet but I’m not buying it.

Besides being the most powerful production Golf Cabriolet ever, it features an electrically powered fabric roof which can be folded away in just 9.5 seconds, even while travelling at speeds of up to 18

mph.† Under the hood is the same 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine found in the GTI hatchback, mated to either a standard six-speed manual gearbox or optional six-speed dual-clutch DSG gearbox and producing 210 hp.† The benchmark 0-100 km/h sprint is cov-

ered in 7.3 seconds with either transmission (versus 6.9 seconds for the hatch), while top speed is 147 mph (146 mph for the DSG).

Mitsubishi was very active in Geneva and the star of its stand was the world premiere of what is called the New Generation Outlander.

Depending on market,

THE NEXT GENERATION Porsche Boxster is a totally new version that is wider, faster and lighter.

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model, engine and specifications, Auto Stop & Go will be available, as well as an all-new six-speed automatic gearbox.

As part of its novel technical package, the new Outlander will also be equipped with an “ecofriendly driving system” that notifies the driver when she/he is driving at maximum efficiency.

Accordingly, the driver can choose to drive at maximum efficiency to enhance actual fuel consumption of the vehicle— availability according to model and market.

For those of us with deep pockets, the new Bentley Continental GTC V8 convertible made its official public debut with a new 4.0-litre, twin turbocharged Continental GTC V8.

Both it and its coupe counterpart, the Continental GT V8, achieve exceptional standards for power-to-emissions in the high luxury sports car sector.

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LEXUS introduced its new RX lineup in Geneva including this RX 450h with F SPORT tuning package.

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WHILE SUPPOSEDLY not for Canada, make that “not yet” for the Volkswagen GTI Cabriolet.

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Allan Lahr Mitchell, much loved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, passed away quietly at Sutherland Hills Rest Home on March 12th, 2012 at the age of 89. Allan was born February 15th, 1923, in Shaunavon Saskatchewan.

Predeceased by his wife Joyce, parents Edward and Bertha, brothers Guy, Bill, Cleo and Jack, sisters Evelyn and Marie, and grandson James.

Survived by his sons Ed (Leslie), and Paul (Tracy), grandchildren D’Arcy (Dalton), Jadon, Brittany, Caitlin, and great granddaughter Jorja.

Allan attended the University of Toronto, where he earned his Bachelor of Commerce degree. He then enlisted with the Royal Canadian Navy, and served during WWII. After WWII, Allan moved to Kelowna with his new wife Joyce, in 1948, and started Mitchell Auto Parts with his brother Bill. The two brothers operated Mitchell Auto Parts for many years, and worked hard to grow the business to include stores in Kelowna, Penticton, Vernon, Salmon Arm, Grand Forks, Revelstoke, Cache Creek, and Golden. After they sold the business in the early 70’s, Allan began consulting part-time for the Federal Business Development Bank, and enjoyed helping many entrepreneurs and small business owners with numerous consulting projects under the FBDB Small Business Development Program. He also enjoyed working for many years as a part-time consultant for Byland’s Nurseries.

He was active with the Kelowna Lion’s Club and served as the President of the Lion’s Club in the 1970’s.

The family wishes to express their deep appreciation to the wonderful and caring staff of Sutherland Hills Rest Home for the excellent quality of care and home they provided to Allan for the past 10 years.

A private Celebration of Life will be held for family at a later date.

In Lieu of flowers please consider donating to the Kelowna General Hospital Foundation. http://www.kghfoundation.com/ Private funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Everden Rust Funeral Services.

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TAYTELBAUM, LUCIEN WILFRED June 10, 1935 - March 13, 2012 We are sad to announce the passing of Lucien Taytelbaum. After a courageous 2 year battle with cancer, Lucien passed away peacefully in his sleep at Kelowna Hospice House.

We are thankful for the time we shared with him & are comforted that he is no longer in pain & that he is with the Lord. Lucien is survived by daughters Linda (Chris), Susan, Alexandra (Cristian), Naomi (Sean) 8 grandchildren & 3 great grandchildren, 4 brothers; Maurits (Marlene), Alex(Truss), Orlando(Rike) John(Claudia) and 1 sister Jolanda. Predeceased by son Lucien Jr., brother Stanley, his mother Nette, & father Charles.

We would like to thank the staff at Hospice House, the Nurses on 4B at KGH, Dr. Outram, Dr. Hoegler, Dr. Fyles & Dr. Saucic.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, March 19, 2012 at 11am at Emmanuel Church, 2600 Hebert Rd., West Kelowna. B.C In lieu of flowers a memorial donation may be made to your favourite Charity.

MARGARETA (MARGARET)WEDEL Margaret Wedel went to her next address for the rest of her eternal life on March 13, 2012 at 93. She died of a massive heart attack. She was a member of Willow Park Church in Kelowna. Margaret was born in Kuterlja, Neu Samara, near Orenburg, Russia on Nov. 16, 1918. On April 2, 1939 she married Heinrich (Henry) Heinrich Wedel in the Black Creek, V.I., B.C. Conference Mennonite Church. It was the first wedding in that church. Her parents were founding members of this church. She was predeceased by her husband Henry on April 3, 2001, her parents Jacob Heinrich Brucks and Margareta (Hamm) Brucks, her sister Annie (Peters) Bolt and her brother Jacob Jacob Brucks. She is survived by eight children; Linda (Bob) Anderson, Ernest (Erna Dueck), Sara Anderlini, William (Heather Mark), Nancy (Daryle) grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.

Her father was a teacher in Russia and as a pacifist served as a medic during the First World War. After the war and revolution he was conscripted into the service of the soviet government in Moscow and served as the personal secretary of Joseph Stalin, before Stalin rose to power in the party. In 1922 Jacob saw what was coming and he arranged to leave Russia by convincing the government to send him to Germany to learn English. He then arranged to take his family to Canada in 1923. A condition of coming to Canada was that he work as a farmer. Margaret was raised in Gem, Alberta and Black Çreek, V.I., B.C. where she and Henry homesteaded. All of her children were born in Vancouver Island. The family attended the Black Creek Mennonite Brethren Church. Henry’s parents were founding members of this church. Margaret and Henry moved to Kelowna in 1968 and were active members of Willow Park Church for many years.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Those wishing to make a donation in Margaret’s memory are asked to consider MCC or Gideons.

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FRANK WILLIAM JOHNSON May 23, 1947- March 6, 2012 It is with great sadness that our family announces Frank’s passing at Hospice House in Kelowna. Left behind are his wife Sylvia, children Michael, Felicia, Alexander, Nicolle, Miranda, his brother Robert, sisters Mildred Hingston and Mary Brundrit, as well as many relatives. Frank will be greatly missed by his family, friends and co-workers. A celebration of his life will be held on Sunday, April 29th from 2pm-4pm at the Coast Capri Hotel where Frank happily worked for 33 years. More info on Castanet.net. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mem.com and searching Frank Johnson under stories. Arrangements in care of First Memorial Funeral Services, (250) 762-2299.

MCCONNELL, MADELINE (SUE) MARY (NEE BIGLER) Passed away peacefully on March 12, 2012 in St Albert AB at the age of 86.

Madeline was born in Salvador, Saskatchewan.

When she was nine, her family moved from Saskatchewan to a farm near Armstrong. She grew up there with her brothers Ed and Tony and her sister Emma. After graduation from Armstrong High School in 1945, she moved to Vancouver with her sister and that is where Madeline met Gerald (Gerry) McConnell, a military police officer and later RCMP special constable.

After they were married in 1952, Madeline faced the challenges of creating a home through moves to Chilliwack BC, London, England, Camp Borden ON, Shiloh MB, Vernon BC, Edmonton AB and Delta BC. Gerry served overseas in Korea and the Middle East in 1953 and in 1963 and “Sue” maintained a loving home while he was away.

On Gerry’s retirement in 1986, Gerry and Madeline moved to Kelowna BC where they pursued their mutual interests in fishing, square dancing (A-1 level), camping and travelling with the “Explorers RV Club”. Madeline was a lifelong gardener and would spend much of each summer under her straw hat tending her garden of vegetables and flowers.

Predeceased by her husband Gerry, Madeline is survived by their son James, daughter-in-law Trudy and grandchildren Elizabeth and Thomas. Special thanks to Dr L Wiebe who provided excellent medical care over the years.

A mass will be held at St Theresa’s Catholic Parish, 750 Rutland Rd, Kelowna at 11:30 am on Monday March 19, 2012. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Fund, 4-1551 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 9M9.

To send condolences to the family please visit www.mem.com and search Madeline McConnell under stories. Arrangements in care of First Memorial Funeral Services. 250-762-2299

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To apply, please send your resume and covering letter to careers@xrdstc.net by Monday, March 19, 2012.

No phone calls please.

Thank you to all that apply and for your interest in joining the Crossroads team - transforming the lives of individuals and families, one life at a time.

Kidney disease strikes families, not only individuals.

The Canadian Red Cross Society, a non-proďŹ t, humanitarian organization dedicated to helping Canadians, as well as the most vulnerable throughout the world, is seeking an Equipment Supply Associate for our Health Equipment Loan Program (HELP) in British Columbia (BC).The Equipment Supply Associate ensures that health equipment is reprocessed and distributed to client service sites in BC interior, northern BC, and the Yukon, to meet expected demand and achieve HELP program goals. The Equipment Supply Associate works closely with the Contracted Client Services Associate and reports to the Distribution Manager, HELP.

RESPONSIBILITIES

â&#x20AC;˘ Recruits, trains, mentors, supervises, and supports all program technical staďŹ&#x20AC; and volunteers. â&#x20AC;˘ Participates in the development of and ensures implementation of policies, procedures and practice standards relating to equipment reprocessing, inventory management and distribution. â&#x20AC;˘ Ensures staďŹ&#x20AC; and volunteers are familiar with and adhere to HELP policies and procedures. â&#x20AC;˘ Monitors program delivery to ensure performance standards and quality control are maintained. â&#x20AC;˘ Maintains solid working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. â&#x20AC;˘ Monitors and manages regional hub operation expense budgets. â&#x20AC;˘ Conducts regular building inspections of assigned sites. â&#x20AC;˘ Ensures that assigned Hub and service site facilities are kept in safe working order, adhering to occupational health and safety regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience The minimum requirements for the job are completion of a 2 year post-secondary diploma in a related ďŹ eld and a minimum of 3 years of job-related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid BC Driver`s licence required. Minimum of 2 years` experience supervising employees and/or volunteers.

Proven experience working with a diverse population.

THE KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF CANADA www.kidney.ca

Senior Buyer

Employ your Public Purchasing Skills at The City of Kelowna!

Join the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Purchasing team and provide leadership and direction in the purchasing of over $100 million in goods and services.

As an experienced public purchasing professional preferably with a Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation (or equivalent) and post secondary education in business administration, you recommend best strategies for purchase of commodities, supplies, services and equipment. With your eye for detail, strong customer service and negotiations skills and the ability to work in a busy environment, you will review purchase requisitions, develop strategies for procurement, prepare and issue complex tenders and Requests for Proposals (RFPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s), research, analyze and recommend contract awards and resolve post-award contract issues. Expertise in inventory management is also an asset.

We oďŹ&#x20AC;er career and professional development, progressive employment practices, and an â&#x20AC;&#x153;earned day oďŹ&#x20AC; programâ&#x20AC;? along with ďŹ&#x201A;exibility in hours of work.

This is a CUPE bargaining unit position oďŹ&#x20AC;ering a salary range of $30.87 - $35.59 hourly (based on a 35 hour work week) including a competitive beneďŹ ts package.

Apply online at kelowna.ca/careers by March 27, 2012.

Applicants not contacted within three weeks of the competition closing date are thanked for their interest. kelowna.ca/careers

ABILITIES AND SKILLS

â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to be self-directed â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to manage multiple priorities. â&#x20AC;˘ ProďŹ ciency in Microsoft OďŹ&#x192;ce Suite. â&#x20AC;˘ Strong interpersonal skills â&#x20AC;˘ Strong organizational skills â&#x20AC;˘ Attention to detail â&#x20AC;˘ Collaboration â&#x20AC;˘ Able to lift and carry 50 pounds (lbs)

ASSETS

â&#x20AC;˘ Medical equipment repair experience. â&#x20AC;˘ Facilities management experience.

HOURS OF WORK

â&#x20AC;˘ 35-hour work week, Monday to Friday

Interested parties may submit their resumes, quoting Competition Number 12-07, no later than Wednesday, March 21, 2012.

The Canadian Red Cross Society 3400 Lake City Way, Burnaby, BC V5A 4Y2 E-mail: careers@redcross.ca While we appreciate all responses, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Please note that relocation funding is not available for this position.

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINING Get Practical Skills That Get Jobs Vancouver Island University training for over 50 years, No simulators. Low student / instructor ratio.

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Farm Workers

ORCHARD Workers needed fr. June 1 - Oct 31, $10.25/hr. thinning, picking, pruning, all piece work. Call 250-317-6384 SEASONAL Farm Labourer required by Kish Farms In Kelowna. No Exp. nec. Must be capable of physical demanding work. 50+hrs/week Beginning June 15 to Oct 31. Work includes thinning, picking and pruning. Pay $10.25/hr contact Julius at 250-765-6039 SEASONAL Farm labourers

by David Kish in Kelowna. No exp.nec. Must be capable of physical demanding work. 50 hrs/week beginning June 15Oct.31 Work includes thinning, picking pruning Pay $10.25/hr contact David at 250-317-5797

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Enjoy Your Career and Have a Passion For What You Do! We are holding a job fair for our NEW STORE at Highway 97 and Westside Road in West Kelowna…

Friday, March 23rd 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, March 24th 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Help Wanted

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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

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

Education/Trade Schools

Education/Trade Schools

Start a new career in Heavy Duty Mechanics

Please bring a current resume including references. If you are unable to attend, please apply to: sdm2297@gmail.com

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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.

ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS? Relief is only a call away!

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BDO Canada Limited Trustee in Bankruptcy, #200 -1628 Dickson Avenue, Kelowna, BC. V1Y 9X1

Limited Space - Apply Today

Heavy Duty/Commercial 4RANSPORT -ECHANIC PROGRAMS starting Mar. 26 and Sep. 4 in Kelowna For more information contact: Okanagan College Trades and Apprenticeship Tel: 250-862-5457 Email: trades@okanagan.bc.ca www.okanagan.bc.ca/trades

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Looking for a management position in British Columbia? Pop by for an on-the-spot interview for qualified candidates.

• Paver Operator • Screedman April start Fax resumes to 250.545.4599 Email to rboysltd@shaw.ca

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• Cashiers • Merchandisers • Assistant Front Store Manager • Cosmetics • Photo Lab • Receivers

HHDI RECRUITING is hiring on behalf of Baker Hughes

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

Westbank First Nation Health and Wellness Centre We need to fill 50 to 60 full and part-time positions, including…

Local Vernon Paving Company looking to fill the following positions:

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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.

EI CLAIM denied? Need help?

18yrs exp as EI officer. Will prepare & present appeals.

Reasonable rates. Call Bernie Hughes, Toll Free at 1-877581-1122.

Shuswap Family Resource is looking for a permanent F/T Intensive Family Preservation Councellor. Councellor will provide short-term intensive theory based practise with the goal of maintaining and/or reinstating children with their families. University degree in a related discipline. Resume to patti_thurston@familyresource.bc.ca

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For more information contact: Okanagan College Trades and Apprenticeship Tel: 250-862-5457 Email: trades@okanagan.bc.ca www.okanagan.bc.ca/trades

AUTOMATED DRIVER/COLLECTORS WANTED. Wage upto $23/hr. Holiday relief, 4 day work week, class 3 license w/air req’d. Abstract & resume to rj@okews.com. Fax OK Enviro. Waste 250-765-3234

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TRUSS Builders. Drop resume at 1334 Industrial Road, West Kelowna or fax 250-769-5456 Seasonal 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.

6-7 days a week. 10-12 hours a day beginning approximately June 15th. 2012. Work includes but is not limited to cherry picking, sorting, tree planting, pruning & irrigation.

Pay $10.25/hour. Apply by fax at 250-766-0813 or email at jobs@coralbeach.ca

Baker Hughes Alberta based oilfield services company is currently hiring;

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

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 Seasonal Crew Leaders wanted at Coral Beach Farms Ltd. (Lake Country). Previous experience required. Must have own transportation.

Applicant must be capable of work in all weather conditions.

6-7 days a week. 10-12 hours a day beginning approximately June 15th. 2012. Work includes leading multiple cherry picking teams while maximizing quality and efficiency. Pay range $16$18/hour. Apply by fax at 250-766-0813 or email at jobs@coralbeach.ca 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 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 Seasonal Sorting Manager wanted at Coral Beach Farms Ltd. (Lake Country). Must have own transportation.

Successful candidates must have in depth knowledge of cherries and cherry grading, as well as a minimum of 5 years experience managing a cherry sorting room, including quality control and phytosanitary systems.

Experience with Unitec equipment preferred. Applicant must be capable of working in cool weather conditions. 6-7 days a week. 10-12 hours a day beginning approximately June 10th. 2012. Work includes but is not limited to managing 100+ sorting workers while maximizing efficiencies. Pay range $28$40/hour. Apply by fax at 250-766-0813 or email at jobs@coralbeach.ca

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

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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

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Management Contractor (part-time) The Central Okanagan Land Trust (COLT) is a not-for-profit charity established to promote the preservation and conservation of natural environments or wildlife sanctuaries. As such, the trust receives and administers bequests of money, properties, and covenants.

COLT requires a part-time manager on a contract basis. The contractor would develop a comprehensive promotional plan. Then the contractor would carry out the plan to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with local, regional, and provincial governments or agencies and other conservation organizations as well as develop, direct, and conduct fundraising activities.

As resources permit, the Board of Directors ultimately desires the Management Contractor to provide societal, office, financial, and legal administration.

The position requires an individual with a minimum of three years related management experience, proven ability to communicate effectively, familiarity with not-for-profit organizations and their governance. Proficiency with MS Office suite and accounting software is essential. He/she also must be able to operate from a home office.

Interested parties should submit their resumé together with an indication of expected compensation to info@coltrust.ca Only applicants invited for an interview will be notified.

SANDALWOOD RETIREMENT RESORT— TEAM MEMBERS WANTED!!

The Okanagan’s Finest Senior Residence is growing; fun-loving seniors from all over Western Canada are coming to live with us! We have full and parttime opportunities open for the following positions; CONCIERGE/SECURITY; you captain the cruise ship either on evening or night shift, you are personable, energetic, and a great multi-tasker. You are equally adept with either microphone or vacuum cleaner, and you thrive in an active environment. Common sense is your forte.

FRONT DESK/RECEPTION; your smiling face and agreeable disposition provide our first impression to visitors and guests, and lasting impressions with our residents. You have great language and PR skills, understand MS Office, and are systematic and well organized. You are a team player, and you may work weekdays and/or weekends. Currently we have a weekends 8 AM to 4PM position open.

Regency Retirement Resorts is local and family- operated. We offer a competitive wage and benefits program, and a great work environment. If you feel you would be an asset to our team at Sandalwood, please e-mail or deliver your professional resume to Dennis Campbell General Manager, at dennisc@regencyresorts.ca.

WILL do all types of cleaning, Experienced, 778-753-3326, $18/hr

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

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

20+yrs Prof. Service. Peter 215-4137

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. Boarding, 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.

Small Repairs/Reno’s. Drywall, Framing, Painting, Fin’d Carpentry etc. Ken, 250-212-9588

Electrical ALAN Dignam Electric. Resid/ Comm. Service calls, Reno’s, Upgrades. lic’d, bonded & Insured. Alan 250-808-6595 A&S ELECTRIC. Resid/Comm Wiring. New constr, renov. & service changes. lic’d & bonded. Steve 864-2099 (cont #90929) JRS ELECTRIC: Licns’d, bnded & insr’d. From new builds & renos to service calls.

Russ 250-801-7178 (cont:98365)

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.

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 AAA Lawn & Yard. Great Spring Specials, power raking, fertilizer, yard clean-up, mowing, landscaping, excavation.

Father & Son. 250-212-7512 Ace of Spades. Tree, hedge & shrub pruning. Aeration & Power Raking. 250-878-1315 Aspen Landscaping. Aerating, power raking, irrigation start ups. No HST. 250-317-7773 Don’t call anyone about Lawn cutting, power raking, aeration, or pruning until you speak with us! Serving Kelowna & Area for over 7yrs. Ryan, 250-4691288. www.vantagekelowna.com Gordon’s Quality Lawn Care.

Pruning, Trimming, Dethatching & Aerating. Yard Clean Ups. 250-863-8935 KATH’S Yard Care. Spring Clean up .Call (250)212-7003

M&S LAWN & GARDEN Power Raking, Mowing, Pruning, Yard Clean-up, General Maintenance, Irrigation, Complete Landscaping, Retainer Walls, Water Features.

Free Estimates Jim 250-861-3693

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

250-215-1712, 250-768-5032

Home Improvements FOR

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Only the best trades!

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.

CUSTOM Ceramic Tile Murals, backsplashes, accent tiles,coasters, t-shirts & more.

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

The Shuswap Recreation Society is a non-profit society, contracting the Operation and Management of Recreation Facilities and Programs for the City of Salmon Arm. The Shuswap Recreation Society is looking for an accomplished individual to become our next Controller. This position reports directly to the General Manager and provides financial reporting to the Board of Directors as well as the City of Salmon Arm. Candidates for this position will have a minimum of five (5) years accounting experience and possess an accounting designation.

(CGA, CMA, CA) Responsibilities: • Ensure all accounting processes and systems meet the needs of timely, accurate and meaningful reporting to the Society • Ensure adequate insurance and risk management • Ensure strong internal controls • Preparation and implementation of budgets, meeting the standards of the City of Salmon Arm. • Play a key role in strategy planning and development of the Society • Manage the Society IT infrastructure The Shuswap Regional Society offers a competitive salary and a generous benefits package.

Qualified candidates can send resumes with a covering letter to: dberger@salmonarmrecreation.ca by March 23, 2012 at 4:00 pm For more information on the Shuswap Recreation Society please visit www.salmonarmrecreation.ca

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HILLTOP REMODELING. Your wish is my desire, we can fix all your renovation needs. Decks, Bathrooms, Kitchens ETC. Call (250)-4915992 or (250)-864-7934 OLD SCHOOL Construction. framing to flooring. Lg & sm renos, quality workmanship.

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RIGHT Way Roofing. Specializing in repairs & re-roofs.

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

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Pet Services ACTIVE Dog? Training fr $80/mth CALL NOW Pawsitive Choices 250-768-2011

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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 Wanted Smaller quiet dog for senior. No puppies or nippy dogs. Lorraine 250-764-7114 WOLF HYBRID Cubs reserve. now. Sun Valley Wolf Kennels

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GLM Landscaping & Irrigation Our 1st 10 customers save their HST! 250-864-5450

OK Junk. Best rates, free est.

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AAA Best Rates Moving $59+.

FLAT Rates long dist. Weekly trips BC/AB. 250-861-3400 DAN-MEL MOVING SERVICES Local & long distance, also Fifth Wheel moving. 250-2150147 or 250-766-1282 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 NORTH END Moving Service Local/Long Distance. Free Estimates 250-470-9498

KELOWNA DECK & RAIL. Vinyl, Mod. Flooring, Alum., GlassTopless/Picket878-2483.

WASHER, Kenmore front load, HE2 Plus, white, $550, excellent condition, (250) 804 7328

Painting & Decorating CALL COR’S PAINTING. On time, on budget. Neat & tidy. Focus on repaints. Lic & ins. Senior discount.

Cory Doell 250-768-8439

F.J. MARK LTD. PAINTING Quality workmanship & service. Call Fred 250-863-9373 RADAS Custom Painting. 24 yrs exp., Prof. and Clean. DJ 250-808-5555, Rada 863-7606

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Snowclearing SNOW Removal, sanding, comm.lots/acreage.Tremblay’s Excavating. 250-979-8033

Swimming Pools/ Hot Tubs PENGUIN MFG. HOT TUB COVERS. 250-860-7805

$200 & Under

PANASONIC TV, 27”, working good, color, $200. 250-7655637 PRETTY Ivory & blue floral sofa & loveseat set. $150.

250-862-9669 UNIVERSAL 220 Elliptical Trainer Excellent shape $125 Call (250)763-8065 lve mess.

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

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Feed & Hay

Garage Sales

Garage Sales

Roofing & Skylights

$100 & Under

FOLDING Table - solid plywood - 72”x40” - $20, 250862-9669

Tree Services

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.

BAYSIDE Plumbing & Gas Fitting Service. H/W tanks. Qualified & Reliable. 250-317-2279 DREGER MECH. Plumbing, Gasfitting, comm/res & reno, ins’d, 24hr. Call 250-575-5878.

Merchandise for Sale

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

Call Dave (250)-212-1716

Dairy quality 2nd & 3rd cut alfalfa 3x3x8 bales,test avail, Delivery avail. Shavings & sawdust available as well.

250-838-6630.

EXCELLENT Quality grass hay and grass alfalfa mix hay.

No rain barn stored $4-$6 bale. Straw $5 bale.

250835-4748 or 250-833-9595 HAY FOR SALE Grass & alfalfa grass, 1st & 2nd cut, small squares 70 lb bales. (250)546-8010 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

Plumbing

www.sunvalleywolfkennels.com 250-765-4996 Kelowna, BC

$300 & Under MAYTAG Washer/Auto & Auto Dryer. Good Working Condition, $280. 250-868-3415

$500 & Under

MATCHING Burgundy Leather Loveseats, Very Good Condition, $500/both. 250-862-9669

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

FREE Headboard, footboard, 2 frames. Fits double bed.

U pick up.(250)762-0369 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 FREE: White corner tub, privacy sheers, 3 blinds, slate tile & panasonic DVD home theatre sound system. 250-860-8744 PANASONIC TV, 21”, working good, color. 250-765-5637

Firewood/Fuel

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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 DOWNSIZING. Moving Sale.

Lots of great stuff. Hshld furniture, yard tools, truck parts, fencing, etc. 8am March 17 & 18. 3380 North Glenmore Rd. 250-766-1359 RUTLAND, Moving Sale, Everything must go, Sat & Sun ,9am-5pm. 288 Jerome Rd.

MOVING Sale, Sat-Sun. Freezer, truck canopy, bbq, patio tables, skillsaw, chainsaw, gas cans, garden hoses, and many more smaller items.

4481 Nottingham of Sherwood in The Mission THE Doo-Wop Swap Meet Vintage & Custom Cars & Parts Swap meet. lso featuring Antiques & Collectibles. Saturday March 17, 2012 8am-3pm at the Rutland Centennial Hall.

180 Rutland Rd.

FIREWOOD. Fir $185/crd, Jack Pine $150/cd, Ponderosa, $125. Jim, 250-762-5469 CUSTOM Woodcrafts (25yrs) Concrete, new framing, renovations, decks, fences, ‘?’ Call 250-768-5081 SEASONED, Split, Delivered.

Pine $120/ cord, Fir $145/ cord. Call 250-768-5081 WANTED Applewood, will buy as rounds/logs, or can remove trees for wood. 604-970-4041

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ELECTRICAL

SMALL REPAIRS & RENOVATIONS

A & S Electric

Boarding, taping & texture. Framing, painting, finishing carpentry etc.

Residential & Commercial Wiring, New Construction, Renovations & Service Changes. Complete telephone & data cabling services, Prompt quality service. Licensed & Bonded Call Steve 250-864-2099

Ken 250-212-9588

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GARAGE DOOR HANDYMAN SERVICES

ABC

Larry’s Handyman

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

FREE ESTIMATES • INSURANCE CLAIMS Call for appointment

250-878-2911 abcohdoors@gmail.com

LAMINATE TOPS

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

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

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

250-718-8879

DECKS & FENCING

COUNTERTOPS 9.95 LF

$

starting at

NATURAL STONE

starting at

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

59.00 SF

$

On select colors only | Installation available

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

colonialcountertops.com

EXCAVATION TREMBLAY’S EXCAVATING LTD.

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

COLLEE

Excavating & Bobcat Services

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

www.okanagancountertopsystem.com

250-470-2235

250-860-5670

107 3677 Hwy 97 North Kelowna

Phl 250-469-9302 www.ecoflexfloors.com

Lawn & Landscaping Ltd.

Capable & willing to take on

ALL your landscaping needs

250-300-0520

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

250-864-5450

MOVING/ STORAGE

See www.buildmyhouse.org Only the Best Trades

“Dare to be Different”

Cedar panels, gates, custom fencing & decks.

Quality workmanship.

Reliable.

Call Josef 250-864-7755

Low Maintenance Landscapes & Irrigation Call Ryan 250-469-1288

$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

250-863-9830 or 250-768-1098

RENOVATIONS Indoor & Outdoor Eco Friendly Flooring

107 3677 Hwy 97 North Kelowna

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

FLOORING SOLUTIONS

Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl, Carpet, Sidewalks, Patio Decking Darcy Martin Phl 250-469-9302 www.ecoflexfloors.com

Kelowna

Deck & Rail Serving the Okanagan 14 yrs.

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

Free Estimates

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

Re-upholstery also available.

1040 Richter St. 250-215-1903

Save LOTS of MONEY!!

ASPEN LANDSCAPING **NO GST**

Landscaping, irrigation, patios, retaining walls & water features.

250-317-7773 www.aspenlandscaping.ca

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

Qualified, reliable, bonded.

Over 30 years exp. res./comm. service renovations, new installations, h/water tanks, dishwashers, washers, dryers.

250-317-2279

ROOFING

RYDER ROOFING LTD. Free estimates, senior discounts, 250-765-3191

TILING

TRUCK/BULL DOZING

WELDING

Custom tile setting.

Travertine, marble, granite & ceramic.

Decks, kitchen, baths.

Guaranteed work.

Call 250-870-1009

Free Estimates

250.863.8935

Local or Long Distance Polite & Professional

Ph: 250-869-0697 Cell 250-470-9498

TNTTRUCKING

No load too small • BARK MULCH • SAND • GRAVEL • YARD CLEAN-UP • JUNK REMOVAL LIGHT FLAT-DECK Nick Nixon - Trish Nebot Cell 250-862-0821 Office 250-765-2778

Joe’s Moving Service “The Professionals”

• Local/long distance • Storage Available • No job too small • Free Estimates Call Joe Anytime 250-470-8194

RENOVATIONS 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

www.kelownadeckandrail.com www. kelownadeckandrail.com

TILE SETTER

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

RESIDENTIAL / COMMERCIAL

Bayside Plumbing & Gas Fitting

Tar Gravel/Repairs/Torch On/All types of roofs/Sun decks. Much more, just ask.

JOHN BROOKE

Artistic Ceramics.

North End Moving Services

PLUMBING

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.’

250-878--2483 250-878

Carpet, lino, tiles, hardwood, laminate.

Free estimates.

Great rates.

Lewis @ 250-317-6889.

Work Guaranteed.

MOVING/STORAGE

HONEY DO CUSTOM GARDEN/CARPENTRY

AFFORDABLE PAINTING

LEW CAT ENT.

FURNITURE Plus MFG

PAINTING/DECORATING

f.j. mark ltd.

AAA painting BEST RATE MOVING

Boarding, taping, texturing & steel studs.

Repairs. Any size job.

Call 250-870-6301

LAWN AND GARDEN

KITCHEN CABINETS

LANDSCAPING GLM ENTERPRISES

Indoor & Outdoor Eco Friendly Flooring

FLOORING SOLUTIONS

ARCH-AIDE CONTRACTING

FLOORING

te, Vinyl, Carpet, Sidewa ood, Lamina Darcy Martin lks, Patio Decking Hardw

www.collee-excavating.ca

Turning houses into homes.

1.250.488.0407

10% OFF WITH THIS AD

Reliable Contractor, over 20 yrs. experience.

Book by April 10 and be entered for a 1 in 5 chance for a new 55” LED TV!!

References available.

Call Today!! 250-769-7603 www.vantagekelowna.com

FLOOR REFINISHING

HOME IMPROVEMENT Great Canadian Builders Ltd. Building?

Renovating?

Your complete renovation specialist, 25 years experience.

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

REFACE DON’T REPLACE 1/2 the cost of replacing Corain & Granite Designs.

The Green Alternative.

DRYWALL

250-808-1473

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

250-863-4418

Lawn & Landscaping Ltd.

Capable & willing to take on ALL your landscaping needs

250-300-0520

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Merchandise for Sale

Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Furniture

Medical Supplies

Apt/Condos for Sale

Houses For Sale

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.

Summerland. Private sale of unique home & lot in La Vista Country Estates. 2 bdrm, 2 baths, LR, DR, kitchen with 3 appliances, washer and dryer, Fujitsu no-duct heating with furnace backup, gas fireplace.

2-car garage. 15’6” x 17’ room over garage that could be used as studio, sewing room, office or sleeping area. Patio & attractive private grassy backyard backed by terraced landscaping. Nice location. Moderate strata fee. 55+. $450,000.

Call 250-494-1898.

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

Heavy Duty Machinery A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges / Equipment Wheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63’ & 90’ Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C “Cabs”20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & StorageCall 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Medical Supplies

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

Misc. for Sale HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

Landscape Equipment Exmark mowers 21” & 26” $100 rebate Navigators $1,000 rebate. Used start up package of Bluebird aerator, dethatcher, JD mowers, Stihl trimmers, blowers etc.

Call Toll Free 877-533-1010

Misc. Wanted

Real Estate

Houses For Sale $269,000 Rutland 3bd, 2baths Rancher. 1 gas FP. 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

Cash for Vintage Clothing & A cc., Costume & Estate Jewelry. Will pickup 250-769-7975 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

Real Estate Apt/Condos for Sale

Shoprider Deluxe Scooter in excellent working cond. Asking $995 Call 250-765-7284

$126,000 Rutland. Seniors Top Flr. Great view. Secured Parking. MLS Ken Dempsey Remax (250)-717-5000

For Sale By Owner

For Sale By Owner

Mobile Homes & Parks 2BDRM, central air, carport, deck, fenced yard, wheelchair ramp. $59, 900. 491-9375 $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 including pad rent, OAC or $99,000, no HST. ACCENT HOMES, Call (250)-769-6614

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Mr. Mobile Home Certified Factory Outlet.

Spaces Available, Your location or crawlspace/basement models.

Show homes 1680 Ross Rd. Kelowna 250-769-6614 www.accenthomes.ca

Townhouses 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.

250-763-7114 TO BOOK YOUR AD

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent

A MUST SEE!!!!!

All I want for Christmas...

Lower Mission 180° Lakeview

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)

FOR SALE BY OWNER SPECIAL Save on Real Estate Fees!

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!

250-763-7114

MORTGAGES LOW RATES. 4YR. 2.99% 10 YR. 3.99% Trish at 250-470-8324 ******* OKHomeseller.com Where smart sellers meet smart buyers! View Thompson Okanagan properties for sale.// Selling? No Commission. (250) 545-2383 or 1-877-291-7576 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.

1BD Very Clean. Fresh paint.

Adult Builiding. NS. NP. Walk to DT. or Hospital. Laundry facilities and Utils incl’d Rental Incentives avail. Avail starting at 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 2BD bsmt apartment w/yard for quiet wrking person, NS, NP,hydro& heat incl. $650/mo.

Peachland 250-767-6396 2-bdrm BELGO AREA, Rutland Rd. S. $900 + hydro, f/s/w/d, NO PETS, on bus rte.

250-491-3345, 250-869-9788 2 Bedroom 2 Bath condo near H2O. $1000, utilities extra, NS, NP. 250-317-8990

Approx 4500 sq.ft with mortgage helper.

Suitepays $200,000 of the mortgage. Granite, updated floor coverings and trim. Fuel efficient furnace & A/C. 6bdrm, 4 bath with skylights throughout. 2 lg decks, hot tub, double garage & new roof. Asking $710,000. Call Gary at 250-764-7572

Apt/Condo for Rent

$386,900*

BEST DEALS IN KELOWNA! MOVE IN “0” DOWN

ONLY

Down Payment Holding you back from owning your own Home?

No problem- Move into this 2 bdrm Townhome.

5 appls FANTASTIC VIEW of the city with “0 “ Down OAC Monthly payments only $931.00 1block to Plaza 33 Shopping Center Child & Pet Friendly Please call

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

3 HOMES LEFT!

Dilworth Heights - Dilworth Mountain Estates 2421 Mount Baldy Dr.

1 MONTH FREE!! (with 1 year lease)

778-753-1328 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.

BUILDING 3 NOW AVAILABLE

• 2 bdrms., 2 bath units • Deck with view • Air Conditioning • In-suite laundry, appliances • Underground secure parking Rhonda: 250-762-9979

Rentals

Rentals

Rentals

Apt/Condo for Rent

Duplex / 4 Plex

Homes for Rent

2BDRM suite L. Mission. Avail Mar 1. Steps to Beach & Greenway. All appl’s, NS, NP, $1025 & $1150. Only responsible people call: 863-6645 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 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 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.

3BDRM, 2baths, 1/2 duplex, garage, fenced yard, available April 1, $1100. 250-769-7830 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 NICE Rancher style 1/2 duplex, 2bd, 1.5bth, hrdwd flrs, 5appls, close to Cottonwoods. $950+utils. Prefer NS, NP, wrking or retired couple. 250764-2057 or 250-212-9189 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

(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 Spacious 2bdrm close Capri Center mall in newly renovated building. Fr, st, dw, ac, hotwater, ug parking, laundry services avail. Avail immed $875/mo (250)860-7416 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 Shop, Warehouse for lease, 1500sqft.

Available April 1st, $1200/mo.

Phone 250-769-3573 or 250718-6952

Duplex / 4 Plex 2 BDRM, 1.5 bath, 1220 sq.ft., side by side 4-plex, $850/mo hydro extra, West Kelowna, avail April 1, 250-212-1282 or 250-212-9447, 2BDRM Duplex, fridge, stove, big yard, near shops, school & bus. Westbank, $850 + hydro.

NS, NP, April 1. 250-766-3782 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 upper 1/2 duplex, lndry, newly reno’d, utils incl, $950.

Avail immed. 250-212-4972 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 3BD, BBQ, yard, FP, laundry.

Glenmore Resp. tenant. $1120 + utils March 1. 250-763-7869.

Misc for Rent MONTH to Month parking.

Christleton Ave, directly south of the KGH parkade. $56/mo.

Contact Robert at 250-7636789, Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm.

Mobile Homes & Pads Fully serviced RV on Acreage with 23 ft Trailer or bring your own RV.$500 (250)765-3577

Homes for Rent 225 Murray Cres. 1bd, 1bth, hrwd fls, $675 utils incl. NS. Avail April 1st 604-758-2206 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 2BDRM, Winfield, country setting, NP, NS, prof/single cpl, ref’s. April 1st, $1200 utils & cable incl. 250-317-2279 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. NS, NP. Old Glenmore. 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 AVAIL APRIL 1st. $1200 mo.

Steps to Lake Ok. Clean, bright 2 bdrm Rancher. Lge lot, new flooring, laundry/mud room. All appls, gas F/P, air cond, sunroom/dining or den, garage. Located in beautiful Fintry, a serene lakeside community approx. 40 min to Kelowna or Vernon. N/S, pet neg. refs req’d. Prefer long term.

Call Leeann at 250-769-3065 or Kristi at 1-604-862-8039.

Newly reno’d 5bdrm Quiet area, nr. school & rec centre.

Lrg yard & garden area. NS. No drinkers or Druggies. $1650/mo May 1st Call (250)491-5992 ,or 864-7934 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.

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.

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

Room & Board

FURNISHED room in family home in Sidney. Close to town and bus routes. $500.00 per month.

(778) 426-3433 or email: trumanhmason@gmail.com

Rooms for Rent

Furn. Semi Priv. BACHELOR Ste. Clean, Quiet, utils incl’d. $650 (250)-765-0746 Room for rent. Furn’d bdrm, $475/mo. Call 250-317-2546

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

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, avail now. Rutland. Near schools/shops. $700 incl utils.

NP. bus route. 250-863-1302.

1BD now avail. Springvalley area. WD, FS, all utils, sep ent., patio, parking, NS, NP, single person $750+DD. Call 250-763-5024 1Bdrm 1bath close to IGA Market. $650+utils. Available April 1 NS NP (250)860-1535 1 Person, 1200 sqft. NS, NP, pet, $900 incl all utils, close to ammens. Glenrosa, 768-6764 2BD bsmt suite, $900 incl utils. NP, NS, avail immed.

250-769-0076, 250-864-4255 2BD close to bus, shops, lam. flrs, priv backyard, NS, NP, Refs, $750 incl utils 250-8647502 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 2BD suite in orchard, Glenmore. near shopping, walking dist to bank, bus, mall, etc. $900 incl utils. 250-862-1557 2 Large Bdrm Winfield. Priv entry NS. NP. Laundry $840 incl. utils. (250)766-3395 AVAIL immed. 2bd bsmnt suite, $1000. 5appl, NS, NP. Near Nesters. 250-470-3449

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Rentals

Rentals

Rentals

Suites, Lower

Suites, Lower

Suites, Lower

AVAILABLE April 1st, 2bdrm, 1bath, $1050 utils not included. Laundry hookups, NS, NP, Rutland area. 250-763-9693 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.

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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FULLY Furn’d, near Costco, utils, int, W/D incl. 1 person only, bath & kitch. upstairs, $480/mo. Annette 869-1867.

Furn. Semi Priv. BACHELOR Ste. Clean, Quiet, utils incl’d. $650 (250)-765-0746 NEWER 2bd suite, avail immed. Own ent, prking, nice yard. $800 incl utils. Quiet area. NS, NP. 250-869-9663 or 250-215-2085

Dilworth 2bd lrg 1300 sqft.

Open concept. Insuite laundry SS appls. NP. NS. $1000 incl utils. April 1st (250)448-6483

RUTLAND S. 2bdrm bsmt suite. No parties. No smoking, indoor cat only, utils sat TV, shr’d laundry incl’d newly reno’d. $850 (250)491-3094

Legal Notices

Legal Notices

Glenmore-Ellison Improvement District

INFORMATION for District Water Users 445 Glenmore Rd, Kelowna BC V1V 1Z6 Phone (250)763-6506 Fax (250)763-5688 www.glenmoreellison.com

NOTICE to all residents within the Glenmore-Ellison Improvement District water system:

Mar 5-7

UBCO Zone – includes UBCO, Kelowna Airport, Airport Ind’l Park, Yaletown Condos, Glenmore Rd. N & areas of Curtis Rd.

Mar 12 – 16

Ellison (east of Airport)

March 19 – 23

Scenic Zone/Upper Glenmore Bench – area generally bound by McKinley, Scenic, Valley, Sexsmith & Lougheed Rds. Includes Longhill Rd., College Heights & Solterra subdivision.

Glenmore Zone West – area generally bound by Kathler, Snowsell, Glenmore, Glenmeadows, Moubray & Drake Rds.

Apr 2 – 5

Glenmore Zone East – area generally bound by Union, Valley, Summit & Glenmore/Snowsell Rds.

Apr 10 - 12

Wilden

Apr 16 – 17

Quail Ridge including Aberdeen Hall

April 18 – 19

Dry Valley Rd. area

Guaranteed

Auto

You can visit the GEID website at www.glenmoreellison.com for schedule updates, expanded list of streets and when GEID crews will be in your speci¿c area. Residents who wish direct noti¿cation about spring Àushing can email hbauer@geid.org. Please include your street address in your email request.

Kelowna Court Registry No. F64158 IN THE PROVINCIAL COURT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA BETWEEN: Michelle Dickie CREDITOR AND: Christopher Gaudet DEBTOR NOTICE “OKANAGAN COURT BAILIFFS INC. will offer for sale by sealed bid, the interest of the the following debtor, Christopher Gaudet purported to be as described below: Certificate No. D-6: 190 Class “D” Voting Common shares of Kelowna Sunplex Sports Arena Inc., registered in the name of Chris Gaudet.

Sealed bids marked “7155” will be received at the Court Bailiffs Office located at 3120 – 30th Avenue, Vernon, B.C. V1T 2C2 up to and including 11:00 am, Friday, March 30th, 2012.

The highest, or any bid not necessarily accepted. The Court Bailiff reserves the right to adjourn the sale without notice and may apply to the court for further direction if the need arises.

Terms of sale: 10% upon acceptance of the bid balance.

Each bid must be accompanied by a bank draft or money order for 10% of the bid, made payable to the Court Bailiffs Office.

Time of payment is of the essence. The balance of the bid, plus HST, (if applicable) to be paid immediately upon acceptance of the bid, failure to pay the balance at the agreed time may result in forfeiture of the deposit.

To obtain further information regarding this sale, contact Peter Van Bodegom (250) 549-2727. Court Bailiff Area 9

Legal

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Cars - Domestic

Legal Notices

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AUTOMOTIVE SPECIAL ONLY $59.99 plus HST 1 col x 2” size with or without picture for 3 insertions

Suites, Upper 2 1bdrm sts furn, $695 & lg $795+lights.Lake/Colg/Shops.

NS resp adlt. NP 762-0317 6rg 3BD, 1bth, Rutland, recent reno, NS, NP, not suitable for younger children. $1050+utils Lndry hook-ups. 250-763-9693 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

2BD+den, 2bth, 5appls, close to shops, parks, bus. NS, NP. Ref’s req’d. $1200+utils & DD. Call 250-765-2932

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

DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-910-6402

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YOU’RE APPROVED Poor, Good, OR No Credit at AUTO CREDIT NOW DL9597 Details and APPLY online autocreditwithbarrie.com OR TOLL FREE 1-877-356-0743

Auto Accessories/Parts

Cars - Sports & Imports

Cars - Domestic

Recreational/Sale

1999 Cadillac STS

36ft 2007 Cameo by Carriage 5th Wheel. Loaded, like new, set up on lot. $49,000 will take offers. 778-821-2787

TO LEARN WHAT’S ON SALE?

YOUR NEWSPAPER:

Scrap Car Removal 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

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

2001 Pontiac Grand Am, 2dr silver, alarm, power everything Looks and drives great This Sat, + Sun SALE!!!!-$3000.

(250)-215-3138

Tenders

Tenders

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.

“OKANAGAN COURT BAILIFFS INC.” offers for sale by sealed tender, interest of the goods of the following debtor, Michelle Moriarity, which are purported to be: 1969 Detroiter Mobile Home - 45’ x 12’ Serial No. F1040598 M.H. Registration No. 010421

250-763-7114

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WHERE DO YOU TURN

Transportation 1964 Caddy 2dr H.T. $3500, 1973 Caddy 4dr HT $1500 drives, 1974 Spitfire Triumph Convertible $3000.

1957 Dodge Suburban $2500 Drivable. (250)491-2964 THE Doo-Wop Swap Meet Vintage & Custom Cars & Parts Swap meet. lso featuring Antiques & Collectibles. Saturday March 17, 2012 8am-3pm at the Rutland Centennial Hall.

180 Rutland Rd.

Call your classified representative today!

1994 Isuzu Trooper, 4x4, auto, air, loaded, A-1 cond. $3975.; 2007 Toyota Yaris 2dr, Hatchback, 5spd, $5975.; 2006 Harley Sportster, leather bags ready to go $5,475. obo; Government Inspected Rebuilt Vehicles, Lego Auto Sales Vernon (250)260-4415 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

Antiques / Classics

Flushing occurs between 8:00am and 3:30pm. Avoid doing laundry during these times. During this period you may experience variations in the water pressure and some discoloration in the water. If you experience discoloration, run the cold-water tap until the water runs clear. Please check your water for clarity prior to using.

Transportation Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.

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 WALK out Bachelor Suite in Black Mountain.(10 min from Orchard Park) includes utilities and shared laundry. Suit professional or student. Small pet negotiable. $500 monthly ph: or text 250-575-6045

Townhouses

The District will conduct its spring water main Àushing from March 5th to April 19th, 2012 as follows:

Mar 26 – 30

Transportation

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

Trucks & Vans 1992 FORD F-150 XLT

Sealed offers marked “Moriarity” will be received at the Court Bailiffs office, located at 3120 – 30th Avenue, Vernon, B.C. up to and including 11:00am on Friday, March 23rd, 2012.

For further information and terms of sale please view online at www. interiorbailiffs.com. “Court Bailiffs Area 9”

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: Estate of KATHERINE BAYDAK, also know as KATHY BAYDAK, also known as KAY BAYDAK, also known as KALENA BAYDAK formerly of 1450 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia.

Creditors and others having claims against the estate of the above deceased are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executors, at #3011665 Ellis Street, Kelowna, British Columbia V1Y 2B3, on or before April 6, 2012, after which date the Executors will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it having regard to the claims of which the Executors then have notice. Howard Shannon and Wayne Ruryk Executors by Pushor Mitchell LLP Lawyers attention Vanessa DeDominicis telephone: (250)-762-2108

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.

Boats 2 Sailing dingy’s with trailers trade 1 for small inflatable with/without motor, No leakers.

250-558-3777, 250-550-6133.

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

Tenders

Tenders

The City of Kelowna is accepting submissions for the following food vendor opportunity:

Mobile Food Vending Concession Adjacent to Stuart Park – Summer Operation An optional information meeting is scheduled for April 5, 2012, 2 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 16, 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 on the City website: under kelowna.ca/business under Business Opportunities then link to Concession Opportunities or by contacting Tammy Abrahamson at tabrahamson@kelowna.ca or 250-469-8659, at no charge, or from the City of Kelowna Real Estate and Building Services Department, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 1J4. kelowna.ca

INVITATION TO TENDER T12-035 Cedar Creek Pump Station Landscape Improvements Sealed tenders, clearly marked on the outside of the envelope with the words “T12-035 Cedar Creek Pump Station Landscape Improvements” will be received at the office of the City Clerk, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna, BC up until 3 PM, Local Time, April 3, 2012. Tenders will be opened publicly at that time.

The City reserves the right to reject any or all tenders, to waive defects in any bid or tender documents and to accept any tender or offer which it may consider to be in the best interest of the City. The lowest bid or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

Tender documents may be obtained at no charge from the City of Kelowna website or from the City of Kelowna Purchasing Branch, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna BC V1Y 1J4. kelowna.ca

To: Antoinette Hirsch and Linda Lee Menzies.

TAKE NOTICE THAT by court order made February 22, 2012 in Kelowna Registry, Supreme Court of British Columbia Action No. 93788, the petitioners Steven Daniel Cromb and Wise Men Investments Inc. hereby give notice to Antoinette Hirsch and Linda Lee Menzies that a petition filed December 28, 2011, affidavit of David D’Abadie sworn December 20, 2011 and certificate of pending litigation filed January 12, 2012 in the above action are to be substitutionally served on Linda Lee Menzies and Antoinette Hirsch by a manner which includes publishing this notice in the Kelowna Capital News for a period of one day.

In the above action the petitioners apply for foreclosure related relief in respect of the amounts owing under the mortgages signed by Antoinette Hirsch and Linda Lee Menzies as set out in the court documents. You have 21 days to file a response to petition from the date substituted service is effected pursuant to the above order. You may obtain a copy of the petition, affidavit, certificate of pending litigation and the order for substituted service from the Kelowna Registry, at 1355 Water Street, Kelowna, BC.

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Finding energy efficiency savings As Canadians seek out new ways to reduce energy costs and help the environment, we are learning that our homes are often the first and best place to start.

“There are many ways to reduce energy costs within our homes,” said Kelly McCain, an executive with Royal LePage Canada.

“Thankfully, technological advancements over the past decade have helped to shrink the cost keeping our homes comfortable—while adding to their resale value.”

To realize the biggest savings and return on your investment, McCain encourages homeowners to do their research and make their investments in four key areas: Invest in newer technology central heating and cooling systems. With as much as 60 per cent of your annual energy costs going toward heating and cooling your home, it makes sense to invest here.

Today, furnaces are more than 90 per cent ef-

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TECHNOLOGICAL improvements over the past decade have provided opportunities for houses to be more energy efficient and reduce costs for homeowners. ficient, a 40 per cent increase in energy efficiency over those built several decades ago.

Insulate your attic. We know that heat rises and, yet, as homeowners, we often overlook the poten-

tial for energy savings in our attics. Improving or upgrading your attic insulation can save you up to 30 per cent on energy costs.

Let the light in during winter and block it

out during summer. You can reduce the amount of energy in rooms throughout the home simply by opening shades, blinds and valances to allow natural light to come in during the cooler months,

then closing them during the warmer months to shield the sun’s rays.

Draft-proof your home. Get an energy audit and an auditor will conduct a blower door test to identify all leaks.

Selling your home can bring about a variety emotions.

While your real estate agent can advise on the best way to prepare your home for a quick sale at a competitive market price—what happens when your neighbour’s property is in some disrepair and you suspect it may drag down the value of your own home?

Tom Bozanis, a real estate agent with Royal LePage in Ontario, suggests the first place to start is with a healthy dose of diplomacy.

“You’ll get a lot further with sugar than salt,” says Bozanis, suggesting the key is to use a respectful approach and to make “suggestions” rather than “demands.”

He counsels his clients to sandwich the “testy bit” in between two positive comments in these delicate situations.

In addition, Bozanis offers these suggestions to help you make headway: • Offer a subtle hint.

Often times, your neighbour may not be aware of a simple improvement that will help their enjoyment of their own home.

Make a suggestion in a conversational style, from their perspective rather than your own.

• Be charitable. If you think that your neighbour may have trouble with tasks such as mowing a lawn or tending a garden, offer to help out, particularly in the case of a neighbour who is elderly or otherwise unable to tend to periodic exterior upkeep. Your time and effort could pay dividends when it comes to selling your own home.

• Other resources. If the neighbours are renters, call the landlord. If there are problems with rubbish, rodents, or lawns and gardens that have been neglected for a long time, call the municipality or a bylaw officer.

If warranted, the bylaw officer can order the homeowner to clean up the property.

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Questions to ask yourself when renewing your mortgage As mortgage broker specialists, we field countless questions about the mortgage process. Below is one of the questions we tend to hear more than others, and how to arrive at an answer.

Our mortgage is up for renewal.

What should we do?

You must consider what your intentions are for the future. As we’ve stated in previous columns, the best rate may not be the best option for you.

Questions you should ask yourselves prior to signing that mortgage renewal are:

• Will you be selling and buying a new home?

• Is the mortgage you’re looking at portable or assumable?

• Will you require a larger mortgage and, if so, can we just add more funds to the existing mortgage without a large penalty being levied?; • What type of prepayments can you make? Do you have money saved up for that purpose?

• Are you allowed to increase my payments at any time; • Is the mortgage open so, if youhave extra funds we can apply them

directly to the mortgage?; • Are you locked in for a specific period of time?

• What mortgage amount can you qualify for?

When we calculate how much you can qualify for as a mortgage, and determine how your income confirmation works against the value of the property you want to purchase. That will allow us to let you know how much is required for a down payment.

Remember, if it is a purchase for a home you wish to live in all that’s required right now is as little as five per

cent down. The down payment can come from your own resources, gifted from an immediate member or borrowed, as long as we are able to qualify you within established lending guidelines; If you are looking for a property with a rentable suite, we can utilize the rent to help you qualify for the payment. In the case of Canada Mortgage and Housing guidelines, the suite has to be legal. When looking for a home with strata fees, we must calculate 50 per cent of the monthly expense into your payments.

Also of great importance is the interest rate percentage and your credit rating. Interest rates are historically low and you’d be surprised at what size of mortgage you can qualify for.

Of Prime Interest is a collaboration of mortgage professionals Darwyn Sloat, 250-718-4117, dsloat@ kelownahomemortgages.ca; Trish Balaberde, 250-470-8324, trishb@ kelownahomemortgages.ca; Kristin Rosdal, 250-878-3007, kristin@kelownahomemortgages.ca; Arlyne Wilson, 250-862-1818, awilson@lenderapproved.ca.

Home-sites starting at $143,900. Lake view sites starting at $219,500.

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