Kelowna Capital News, April 03, 2012

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KELOWNA CHIEFS made great strides this season despite losing to Beaver Valley Nitehawks in the KIJHL championship playoff series.

COLUMNIST Gabriele Banka offers some insights into the first federal budget for the new Conservative majority government unveiled last week.

LOCAL MLA Norm Letnick explains how seniors will be affected by improvements to the DriveABLE program.

ROBERT SMITHSON says employers might be stressed by proposed changes to the Workers Compensation Amendment Act.

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Tragic abuse of charmed life Kathy Michaels STAFF REPORTER

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TELEVISION cameraman captures the West Kelowna enthusiasm Saturday at Royal LePage Place behind the community’s bid to win the Kraft Hockeyville 2012 contest.

▼ WEST KELOWNA

Hockeyville finale turns into ‘Hockeygate’ Premature news release spoiled Hockeyville announcement.

Wade Paterson STAFF REPORTER

Just before 8 p.m. on Saturday, Gary Bettman announced that Stirling-Rawdon, Ont., was the winner of Kraft Hockeyville 2012.

But many of those watching the announcement at Royal LePage Place in West Kelowna had known the result for hours.

A news release, issued by PR Newswire, was sent out early Saturday claim-

ing that Stirling-Rawdon had beaten out West Kelowna and the other three challengers to win the Hockeyville title, which includes $100,000 in arena upgrades and the opportunity to host an NHL exhibition game this fall.

The official press release was supposed to be sent out at 10:45 p.m. eastern time; however, it was accidentally sent out at 10:45 a.m. by the newswire service.

Upon hearing about the leak, West Kelowna Hockeyville co-chairs Adam Less and Andrew Deans attempted to confirm the news with Kraft and CBC; however, both companies remained tightlipped about the situation.

As time went on, it became more and more obvious to Less and Deans that the rumour was true.

“Today’s feeling was just like going into a game seven, but knowing you lost already,” said Deans.

“I feel bad for myself because I let Kraft and CBC tell me throughout the day that it was going to be OK…that wasn’t the truth.

“I think we did the right thing by staying classy and smiling and getting through it.”

Although many adults were aware of the news before the official announcement, most of the kids were unaware that the results were already out. For Deans

and others who knew the results, the situation drew parallels to telling children about Santa Claus.

“I’m never going to grow a beard again and I hope I don’t go gray because I’m never going to be Santa Claus. I just could not do that—today was a rough day.

“We worked so hard and I just kind of wanted to enjoy today with the community. Adam and I didn’t get that chance.”

Deans said that he hopes there might be some sort of repercussion for the way the news leaked early.

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Cameron Capozzi was poised to lead a blessed life, born into a family of significant means and influence.

Instead, the 53-yearold Kelowna man will spend the next 18-months behind bars finishing up a six-and-a-half year prison sentence for manslaughter.

The prison term relating to the 2009 death of his mother Josephine “Babs” Capozzi is the culmination of a story of privilege and unfettered substance abuse that Supreme Court Justice Alison Beames deemed “tragic” during her Monday afternoon sentencing.

“I have heard counsel say you’ve seen the light, and realize the enormity of your problems and the nature of your character when you’re under the influence,” she told Capozzi, who stood before the court in prison orange, clutching a bible.

“I hope he’s right.”

Capozzi has painted himself as the picture of contrition since his arrest in August 2009. He’s never applied for bail, he

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NEWS ▼ BREVITY MEMORIAL

Annual ceremony to be held to remember the children Jennifer Smith

mation of the brain; one of those things one has to research to even comprehend.

“Charley’s brain, it wasn’t fully developed, so there was a lot of space in there,” his mother explained.

In real terms, it meant her baby was unresponsive from day one.

Charley was Darcy’s third child and, though he was a full-term baby and appeared normal at birth, within the first couple of weeks, she realized something was very wrong. The situation didn’t improve.

“He was 100 per cent dependent on me. He couldn’t speak, see or use his body, but he could hear sharply,” she said. “He was aware and he would listen. He could hear a car pull into the driveway and the door close. You would see him tilt his head toward the door to greet the person.”

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For nine-and-a-half years, Darcy Jordan spent every waking moment with her disabled son, Charley.

He could not speak.

He only ate solid food because she went to great pains to design his diet.

And a turn of his head, pretty well sufficed for communication.

He could not walk.

And yet, Darcy would do it all again in a heartbeat, given the opportunity.

“I loved it,” she said. “I loved every minute of being his mom.”

Charley was diagnosed with hydrocephalus, also known as water on the brain, at six weeks old. After a laundry list of invasive medical tests and procedures, including adding a permanent stent that slid tubing from his head to his stomach around major organs, he was given a final diagnosis of Schizencephaly.

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ample, initially left him with two tubes coming out of his head that had to be clamped after 20 minutes. His mother could only take him out to feed him for a short period and then had to refasten the clamps.

It could not have been comfortable and, when complications did occur, knowing Charley would have to have more invasive surgery was tough.

But the flip-side of getting to know her son, for Darcy, was learning how she could make the absolute most of his life.

She spent hours doing research and importing foods like organic almonds and spirinella seaweed to give him the healthiest diet possible, though it sent a team of hospital staff and social workers, who wanted him tube-fed, into a tailspin.

She celebrated the way her son could spend hours cuddling with her on the couch. He loved to escape the wheelchair.

And while it may sound like a grim existence to those who have

not experienced it, Darcy speaks of her decade with Charley with the pride of a parent whose son has just nailed his first home run.

Nonetheless, it was a taxing relationship for the family. While there were rewards, there were sacrifices too, such as the time she didn’t get to spend with her other children and time they didn’t get to spend with their mother.

When it came time to decide whether to resuscitate or incubate Charley during a period in the hospital, Darcy knew the sacrifices had been worth it.

She knew her son well enough to leave those decisions up to him, to see and understand the signs he gave.

To incubate him would likely have meant a lesser quality of life than the limited existence he had known. Darcy called her family, Charley’s nannies and her husband (who was in Vancouver at the time) to his bedside.

When his father arrived and leaned over his bed, Charley took his last breaths and Darcy know

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CHARLEY JORDAN passed away at age nine after suffering from a brain disorder. His mom will be part of this year’s Brevity Memorial dedication at the Kelowna cemetary. added to the memorial are asked to pick up an application at the Brevity Memorial in the cemetery and return it by April 6.

Family and friends who would like to attend

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In the 2 1/2 years since his death, the Jordans have worked to come to terms with Charley’s passing.

Attending meetings of the local chapter of The Compassionate Friends of Canada, a grieving circle for parents and family members who have lost a child, seemed too much for Darcy. She had spent too many hours sitting alone with a boy who could not speak back.

Darcy chose to speak privately with the group’s leaders.

She also attends an annual brevity ceremony at the City of Kelowna’s Brevity Wall.

The ninth Brevity Memorial Dedication ceremony will take place Saturday, May 12 at 2 p.m. in the Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery, 1991 Bernard Avenue.

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KELOWNA COUNCIL

Mayor questions francophone mural plan Jennifer Smith STAFF REPORTER

The francophone community will have the opportunity to educate Mayor Walter Gray on its place in Kelowna through a series of murals.

On Monday, council approved a $7,500 expenditure to back a public art project at the French Cultural Centre on the corner of Bernard Avenue and Richter Street.

Six murals will be developed by artist Henri Brazeau, who will lead a community discussion to determine what’s depicted.

“It’s a hands-on exercise to talk about the role of the franco-

phone in the community,” said Pat McCormick, the public servant presenting the project to council. “Mr. Brazeau will execute the themes and concepts coming out of community discussion…Broadly speaking, it will be a contemporary and historical view of the francophone experience.”

Brazeau is a past direct of the French Cultural Society, who has volunteered extensively throughout the community, including serving on several local business boards of directors and for the Big Brothers of Canada. A semi-retired therapist by trade, he is both a musician and painter, who was recently commissioned to com-

plete an oil canvas for Montreceux Castle in Sussex, England.

He has completed murals for the City of Cloverday, the Clover Valley Music Society Festival and the Coca Cola company, but nonetheless Gray seemed somewhat taken aback by the control the artist would wield.

“We’re entrusting one individual to do the whole thing?” he asked. “…Don’t we have any: ‘Wow. Hang on now. That’s inappropriate’ mechanism?”

Gray explained he could see one mural would likely be of Father Pandosy—the pioneering Catholic priest who settled in the Mission, establishing orchards, the first vineyard and spreading

Christianity—but beyond that, he had no idea what the other five murals might contain.

McCormick assured Gray he will see the suggestions before they go out to the public, but noted the French Cultural Centre is paying more than 50 per cent of the bill. McCormick acknowledged the centre sits in an important position, at the entrance to Bernard Avenue, and that the city is currently redeveloping the street. As such, he assured council, he would receive regular updates throughout the process and would know in advance exactly what the francophone community wanted to illustrate. jsmith@kelownacapnews.com

The ‘Take Care, Take Part’ campaign to raise $6 million will help purchase state-of-the-art medical equipment needed to advance the quality of patient care in the new Centennial Building and to support the transition of KGH to a full teaching hospital. Funds raised will help support the following:

▼ POLICING

Kelowna cop costs on the rise Jennifer Smith STAFF REPORTER

Kelowna should have more control over its policing costs once the City of Kelowna signs its new 20-year contract with the RCMP. However, the contract will cost taxpayers a modest sum in return.

After several years of negotiations between the provincial government and RCMP— not to mention intervention by the Union of BC Municipalities and a lobbying committee of city mayors— the two sides have worked out a deal that sees municipalities with more than 15,000 people continue to pay 90 per cent of a contract aimed at fiscal transparency.

The new contract includes several subcommittees designed to increase the RCMP’s financial reporting, Kelowna’s director of financial services, Keith Grayston, told Kelowna council on Monday.

Municipalities will be providing the RCMP

with their five-year fiscal plans, but the RCMP will also see increased financial oversight of its spending and a new public complaints body.

“Hopefully the surprises that we have seen in the past will be reduced,” said Grayston, acknowledging the main sore point of the negotiating process.

Both the mayors and UBCM delegate had advocated for the changes, after finding unexpected charges were mounting.

The new contract also includes an immediate increase in the RCMP’s Canada Pension Plan premiums, which will result in a 2.95 per cent increase by 2015-16.

Added to the costs for the new RCMP detachment in Kelowna and residents will soon see they are paying more for law enforcement services.

Much of the impact is down the line, but even the 2012 city budget will see a modest .11 per cent tax increase—roughly $1.70 on the tax bill of an average homeowner. jsmith@kelownacapnews.com

A new Emergency Department that will be four times its current size and include a specialized pediatric support area, a mental illness/addictions treatment area, an increased space for patient examinations and an improved waiting area for the comfort of families and caregivers.

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A new 180 seat state-of-the-art Lecture Theatre in the new UBC Clinical Academic Campus located next to KGH. This high-tech theatre will advance medical care by providing unique educational opportunities to UBC medical students, KGH physicians and nursing staff.

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Late RCA executive director remembered Jennifer Smith STAFF REPORTER

If there is a heart of the cultural community in

Kelowna, it is the Rotary Centre for the Arts.

Stationed between the collection of arts facilities in Kelowna’s Cultural

District, it’s a space where creative types come to play and work, to think and draw together.

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exhibit in the Kelowna Art Gallery to those who will attempt their first solo with the Okanagan Symphony in the community theatre next door, the RCA is an intergenerational learning space. It’s where artists practice and exhibit and build creative synergies. From theatre goers to couples learning to Samba and ballerinas perfecting their arabesques, the RCA exudes the physical, intellectual and creative sides of Kelowna’s cultural community.

And at the centre of it all was its executive director Tracie Ward.

Ward lost her battle with cancer on Saturday, March 31, after entering hospice just the week before.

By Monday morning, members of the arts community were talking about what a valuable asset she had been to Kelowna and how much she will be missed.

“She was creative, thorough, generous and in a word ‘fun,’” said Wayne Wilson, executive director of the Kelowna Mu-

seums.

As a colleague, Wilson said she was always open to collaboration and fostered stronger relationships with community leaders. She tried to ensure the tourism and business sectors understood what the Cultural District was all about, and the benefits it had to offer.

Wilson, who counted her as a personal friend, said the two spent many hours convening over coffee, helping each other draw traffic to their respective buildings.

A recycled-glass artist, who had blown glass in another lifetime, Ward knew what artists needed to thrive, and how a vibrant cultural community could benefit a city. And she was always willing to share her talents in furthering those causes.

She was hired to run the RCA in 2005. It had been open just three years and was struggling to establish an identity.

“She really knew what she wanted to see happen and how to get it done,” said Sue Goodwin, a marketing expert who sat on

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TRACIE WARD, seen here on Okanagan Lake, was integral to the development of both the Rotary Centre for the Arts and Kelowna’s cultural community. the RCA’s board of directors for six years.

Prior to landing in Kelowna, Ward helped develop a cultural hub in Okotoks, Alberta where she was the manager of marketing and public programming for the Works Art and Design Festival.

“I think she was often frustrated with the board because she was 20 steps ahead of us,” said Goodwin. “She really branded the RCA. She was constantly coming up with ideas. The tagline we eventually used was ‘everybody plays here’ and she made it that way.”

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She added every visual and performing arts element she could work into the time and space available, creating a place often so booked that groups had to share and collaborate to get it all in.

And yet, as integral to the building and its programs as she seemed, and for as much as she never seemed to leave, Ward was extremely active outside her work.

An avid gardner, kayaker and member of a walking club, she had a passion for her art—one day hoping to get a glass blowing studio in the RCA—and her travels.

One of the last emails she sent to Goodwin was a recommendation on the best trekking locations in Nepal.

“She had been to Everest base camp, but said, oh, you don’t want to go there,” said Goodwin, who is looking at a trip.

She sent an email last week recommending the Jompson side of the Annapurnas instead.

Ward herself had just entered hospice care, in the final stage of her battle with cancer.

“I think we should be, as a city, very very grateful to her for what she’s done,” said Len McFarlene, who was on the board of directors at the RCA when she was hired.

Noting she brought the building back from the financial brink, he recalled Ward once told him it was as though the building, the job, were designed perfectly to match her skills.

From the theatre to the visual arts to the music, everything fit together under Ward’s careful watch.

“She had the business skills. She was creative and she had a lot of experience,” said McFarlene.

“She will be missed.” jsmith@kelownacapnews.com

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NEWS

Premature announcement didn’t curtail West Kelowna spirit Hockeygate from A1 “We’re definitely going to write a letter to CBC and ask why it had to be this way.�

Deans said that despite the unfortunate incident, he was proud of his community and the Hockeyville campaign.

According to Less, “pride� is also what was running through his mind moments after the announcement. “I’m incredibly proud of the community I live in; I’m incredibly proud of the support that they’ve given us,� said Less.

He added that with over 2.7 million votes, West Kelowna earned the second highest tally in Hockeyville history. But, unfortunately, they were

up against a community that received over 3.9 million votes.

Less said that, after hearing the news about the winner and learning it was legitimate, he found it tough to be “disingenuous� with the community. “It’s unfortunate that (for) such an amazing competition, such an amazing experience, the results had to come out that way. But, despite all of that, it’s been an amazing run and we’re thrilled that we did it.�

Another twist in the story came around 2 p.m. on Saturday when Big White Ski Resort sent out a news release claiming that an NHL exhibition game will be played at Big White.

According to the re-

lease, executives from both CBC and Kraft Hockeyville looked at the Big White skating rink— Canada’s highest outdoor rink—and proposed an outdoor exhibition game to Big White management.

The release quotes “NHL officials� as saying that the rink is “certainly large enough� and that “the high elevation of the rink would be great for the players’ pre-season fitness.�

According to Blair Ireland, director of guest services at Big White Ski Resort, “We are still looking at dates and logistics, but we are all huge hockey fans and will ensure that this is a great event.�

On Saturday evening, when asked if he

knew anything about Big White’s announcement, Less said, “I got told that about half an hour ago; I know very little about it. “I think it’s fantastic. I’d like to think that maybe we played a part in it. If not, at the very least, what we’ve done is we’ve confirmed through this campaign what an amazing hockey community this community is.�

West Kelowna Mayor Doug Findlater agreed that West Kelowna has been nationally recognized for its hockey pride. “We’ve gotten priceless national coverage; people right across the country now know (of) West Kelowna,� said Findlater.

The mayor said that the competition brought

out impressive levels of community spirit and memorable stories. “We all have stories to tell. My story is sitting in an ambulance with my broken leg, tapping on my iPad, voting,� said Findlater, who broke his leg a couple of weeks ago while snowboarding at Big White.

He said he was a bit puzzled by the news leak. “It seems odd. This is a pretty sophisticated corporate effort when it comes to Kraft and CBC, so it seems very odd there would be a mistake like that. I guess I held out a little bit of hope.�

B.C. Premier Christy Clark was on hand to share the celebration with West Kelowna on Saturday night.

She arrived about an hour before the announcement to shake the hands of children and tell them “we’re going to win.� She too was already aware of West Kelowna’s fate. “Coming first is the best, but there’s no shame in coming second in a competition like this,� said Clark. “This is a great province, filled with

people who love hockey. I think everybody here has a lot to be proud of.�

Clark said the competition went beyond just recognizing those who play hockey. “This is a chance to recognize not just all the kids who love hockey, but all the moms and dads, the grandparents, the unsung heroes of hockey.�

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fter months of working towards West Kelowna’s bid to win the Kraft Hockeyville 2012 title, the showcase finale on Saturday night turned into a lame disappointment.

That was not due to the efforts of the local Hockeyville campaign volunteers, but to the embarrassment of the winner being announced Saturday morning and lack of follow-up damage control either by the Kraft or CBC folks.

While Kraft officials were

apparently looking for a place to hide all day Saturday, CBC chose to ignore that premature news release indicating West Kelowna finished second to the Ontario community of StirlingRawdon had gone viral on the Internet.

The network should send a note of thanks to all the folks who enthusiastically cheered and waved banners during the live broadcast feeds on Saturday leading up to the grand announcement during the first period of the Vancouver-Calgary

hockey game. Many of them likely already knew which community had won, but they still put on a show for Hockey Night in Canada. That was certainly the case in West Kelowna, as people streamed in and out of Royal LePage Place all day long taking part in a host of activities that the Hockeyville campaign organizers assembled.

But regardless of who won or how it was handled on Saturday, the reality for West Kelowna is the Hockeyville campaign developed an enthusiastic fol-

lowing in the community, bringing people together in a way that hasn’t really happened since the district was incorporated.

Local residents rallied around the cause, and helped give West Kelowna a stronger sense of itself. That it’s a community that has a heart and soul, is more than just a creation of lines drawn on a map, and that it has the power to pull together and unite behind a cause that can better the community.

That’s a pretty powerful legacy to carry forward.

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n an interview with one of our Vancouver Island papers before Christmas, B.C. Conservative leader John Cummins made a bold prediction that he would have party status before the general election in May 2013.

That’s four seats, and it wasn’t based on an unlikely sweep of the Chilliwack-Hope and Port Moody-Coquitlam by-elections, now set for April 19. He hinted he was getting calls from MLAs looking to join up, after a November Angus Reid poll showed a sudden surge

to 18 per cent for his resurgent brand.

We now know that one of those callers was Abbotsford South MLA John van Dongen.

I asked Cummins Tom Fletcher on Friday if he is still confident about three more. “Hopeful, let’s put it that way,” he replied.

Van Dongen’s explosive departure was arranged, with Cummins’ help, for maximum damage to Premier Christy Clark. Van Dongen notified the B.C. Liberal caucus that he was quitting. Then, in a questionable use

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of legislature privileges, he launched a broadside on Clark’s integrity.

He cited the $6-million legal payout in the B.C. Rail sale, a decision made before Clark’s time, and the recent collapse of a deal to sell naming rights to B.C. Place. He described the B.C. Liberals as “an organization headed for failure,” then announced he’s joined the B.C. Conservatives.

Cummins then joined van Dongen at a hotel news conference across the street, as the former Gordon Campbell cabinet minister disclosed he has hired his own lawyer to dig through the roomful of paper from the B.C. Rail case once again.

Auditor General John Doyle is al-

ready in court seeking access to details of the $6 million in lawyer bills, which the Attorney General’s ministry hasn’t provided because it doesn’t have them.

These delicate matters were farmed out to yet more independent lawyers.

Independent special prosecutor Bill Berardino also spent seven years and many more millions on the B.C. Rail case, including the role of Clark’s lobbyist brother, Bruce. He didn’t find the smoking gun now sought by van Dongen.

This effort seems designed more for political revenge in an election year than to clarify the sorry legacy

of the B.C. Rail sale that has already been examined through two provincial elections.

Van Dongen was at the top of everyone’s list of disgruntled B.C. Liberals. During last year’s leadership contest, he muttered darkly about not only B.C. Rail, but also the integrity of fellow Abbotsford MLA Mike de Jong.

Now Clark is van Dongen’s target, with Cummins standing beside him trying to look statesman-like.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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To the editor: Re: Pesticide manufacturers try to look green, Kelowna Capital News, March 15, 2012 I really enjoyed being able to be part of an event featuring a multitude of views on how we can build sustainable communities.

Congratulations to the organizers of the Building Sustainable Communities Conference for their foresight and interest in this topic and bringing together such a range of delegates to speak on the topic.

As I mentioned at the conference, farmers are

the original environmentalists and have a track record of producing safe, affordable and nutritious food for Canadians and others around the world.

Plant science technologies help farmers do this and the tools they rely on are safe.

When it comes to the health and safety of pesticides and plant biotechnology, both technologies are federally regulated to ensure they are safe for people, the planet and beneficial insects.

All crops derived from plant biotechnology are subject to extensive safety reviews that are complet-

ed by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Health Canada.

Before any pesticide can be used in Canada, it must first be approved by Health Canada.

This process involves a comprehensive set of over 200 tests.

For both technologies, only those products that meet Health Canada’s strict health and safety standards are registered for sale and use.

In Canada, farmers choose to grow genetically improved varieties of seeds and use pesticides to protect their crops from insect, weed and dis-

ease infestations because of the numerous benefits they see such as increased yields and environmental sustainability.

Take for instance conservation tillage, which is made possible because of pesticides and plant biotechnology.

This practice saves 116 million litres of fuel from being used each year and in 2008, 12 billion kilograms of carbon dioxide was prevented from entering the atmosphere.

The plant science industry also operates world leading environmental stewardship programs that B.C. farmers participate

in such as safely disposing of old and unwanted pesticides and recycling empty pesticide containers into items that can be used back in the farm.

The fact of the matter is that it’s responsible on the part of the organizers of the conference to provide various organizations the opportunity to participate in the conversation and contribute to solutions.

It’s just too bad that some people are so caught up in their own biases that they aren’t open to learning new information.

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To the editor: We live in Smith Creek, a subdivision off Elliott Road up beyond Westbank Cemetery.

The road from Smith Creek down to the couplet is busy, narrow in places and full of bends.

In the winter, it can be treacherous when cars have trouble managing the hill. To cycle or skateboard on the hill is taking your life in your hands.

We try to encourage our 17-year-old son to use the bus to be independent.

That way, he doesn’t need to be chauffeured around so much, doesn’t need to add another vehicle to the already overcrowded roads, but does have mobility. We pay $38 a month for his pass.

The Smith Creek bus service (route 28) is in danger of being cut off because it has not been used very much.

In reality, it is a route that is designed to fail because the timetable and route are asinine.

The subdivision is widespread and large but the bus route only touches on the edge of it.

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It comes up Smith Creek Road, along Copper Ridge Drive and down Whispering Hills. It turns right and exits at Wild Horse.

Anyone from the other areas of Smith Creek would have quite a walk to even catch the bus, and the same walk home again.

The first bus on a weekday morning leaves the subdivision at 7 a.m.

But the last bus in the evening gets back to Smith Creek at 5:59 p.m.

Very few people would be able to travel to and from work within those hours. If you finish work in Kelowna at 5 p.m., there is no way to get back to Smith Creek 59 minutes later.

Do some shopping after work? Impossible, not enough time to do that.

See a movie after work?

No! The last bus has long gone. Have a drink with friends, because the bus is safe to ride? Sorry, same story—last bus is at 5:59 p.m.

If our son goes to tae kwon do class, to the cinema or to meet friends, he can get back to Westbank exchange. Then we have

to drive down and collect him. The same happens if he works in the evenings or on weekends.

How many people have Monday to Friday jobs? Most students work at least one day of the weekend.

But the first bus out of Smith Creek on Saturday is 9:39 a.m. On Sunday, it is 9:19 a.m. The last weekend bus back is at 5:39 p.m.

On both Saturday and Sunday there are only five buses a day.

Who planned this route? What on earth were they thinking of? Why do they still have a job?

Sometimes the route has a double-decker bus, sometimes a single and other times a small community bus.

I suggest that the timetable be expanded, the route extended and a small bus be assigned to service Smith Creek.

Let’s encourage more people to use the service, not lose it.

Heather Yeats, West Kelowna

ICBC premium rate questioned

To the editor; Last week. I insured my truck for the summer season. I bought the mandatory $200,000 liability insurance required by ICBC. I bought extra liability and collision/comprehensive from a private firm.

The private policy allowed for $2,000,000 in liability insurance plus $1,000,000 extra for under-insured motorist protection.

It also included collision and comprehensive coverage on a vehicle worth

about $40,000, plus reimbursement for towing and food and lodging up to $1,000 should I be stranded due to accident or mechanical breakdown. The ICBC premium was $775; the private premium was $455 for one year.

Does anybody see something wrong with this picture. There is obviously a huge discrepancy in coverage vs. cost.

Why? Dave Hamilton, Kelowna

visit frustrated by parking ticket To the editor: I wish I had read the letter from Janet Anderson a bit sooner (Visitor disgruntled by parking ticket, Capital News, March 27) . On March 28, I went to my doctor’s office in Kelowna on KLO Road near Richter.

I have been going to the same building for 25 years and thought nothing of parking there.

When I came out an hour later there was a parking ticket from Diamond Parking. It seems that Diamond has been signing up commercial landlords and offering them a cut.

I did not see the new sign, which is mounted high on the wall, nor does it say “violators will be prosecuted.”

I appealed the ticket but I know these parking outfits are heartless. They only want your money.

I am not going to pay and I urge any of your readers to do the same. If 100 per cent of the fines have to be referred to a collection agency, then it will not be profitable for these bandits.

I also urge all readers to boycott any commercial building that has signed on to Diamond Parking.

I know this is hard to do since they seem to concentrate on medical buildings, so they can prey on the old and sick.

Bruce Stevenson Kelowna

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Steven Watson, professor at the Okanagan School of Business is organizing the event with the help of students involved in the Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) group at Okanagan College.

Watson said one of the strengths of the forum is start-up businesses can be in any industry or economic sector.

“We don’t have a high tech focus,” explained Watson. “We have a full spectrum of opportunities come through the forum.”

That approach attracts a large number of investors, mainly from the Okanagan, but now some from Vancouver and Calgary.

Geography is important to

investors in start-ups they need to easily be able to see and interact with the businesses they invest in.

The forum will follow a simple format, similar to speed dating.

Prior to the event day, Watson and a volunteer board will evaluate the plans from businesses applying to attend the forum. The top eight wil be chosen based on a variety of criteria. The qualified businesses each have a short time to make their pitch to investors followed by a question and answer session from the investors.

Following the forum there will be an informal wine and cheese for investors and start-ups to make connections.

Deals won’t be signed at the forum. Instead, the role of the event will be to make introductions and sow the seeds of business relationships.

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to do their due diligence following the forum. That is a process that can take up to nine months,” explained Watson.

Some of the forum’s equity-seeking start-up companies are Nerture Corp, a transactional data analysis platform; TecPort Optics, optical thin film coating systems; HTEC, clean tech hydrogen energy and technology; and ElectroMotion, a heat and power company.

Past Venture Okanagan Forum successes include Mischa Steiner-Jovic, founder and CEO of Awesense Wireless, within eight months of attending the first Forum he achieved a $40,000 BC Hydro Sustainability prize.

Steiner-Jovic was able to move forward from the start-up stage. In a practical turn, Khalil Hosseini was a house painter who pitched an efficient tool for professional house painters.

Hosseini received an equity investment from a private investor.

Soles4Souls campaign launched in Kelowna

From April 1 to 30, the Soles4Souls Canada’s million shoe donation campaign will be spearheaded in Kelowna by downtown Kelowna shoe sales and repair business owner Jim Belshaw.

This year, Belshaw’s goal locally is to collect 100,000 pairs of shoes during the month of April. In 2010, he started the Soles4Souls Canada campaign locally and received 40,000 pairs of donated shaoes. Last year, the collection garnered 60,000 pairs of shoes.

This year, the Soles4Souls Million Shoes Mission we will be collecting shoes in Alberta, Ontario and Quebec. The long-term goal is to make April Soles4Soles Month nationwide.

Local Kelowna social agencies will also benefit.

Last year, 7,000 pairs of the 60,000 pairs of shoes collected remained in the Okanagan and were distributed to the community through agencies like Gospel Mission, NOW Canada, Kelowna Women’s Shelter and the Ki-Low-Na Friendship Center.

The remaining shoes were shipped to a Soles4Souls sorting center in Nevada, where they were resorted and shipped to the people most in need, primarily in Haiti last year.

Since its inception in 2004, Soles4Souls has distributed over 17 million pairs of shoes and has responded to more than 40 natural disasters worldwide with crisis relief aid, including Hurricane Katrina, the Haiti earthquake in 2010, the Japan earthquake and the Alabama and Missouri tornadoes in 2011.

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pleaded guilty to manslaughter at the first opportunity and attended numerous self-improvement programs while behind bars.

He was raised in a religious environment, but found a resurgence of faith while incarcerated, journaling about it every day and making plans to pay his chance at redemption forward.

His goal the court heard is to take courses that will allow him to teach other prisoners how to break the cycle that lands them in-and-out of jail at a regular clip.

“My sin is the taking of my own sweet mother’s life. But my sins are many and this, today, is witness to the culmination of a selfish, arrogant licentious life,” Capozzi said, later offering apologies to anyone he’s hurt.

“I confess this publicly, remorsefully and repentantly…I was not in any way what I seemed to myself to be.”

It’s a stark difference from where he was when police plucked him from the floor of a shed Aug. 18, 2009, just metres away from where his mother lay dead—although the weaknesses in his character only dawned on him during the preliminary hearing into the case, said his defence lawyer Peter Wilson.

As family members and friends testified about

Cameron Capozzi Capozzi’s actions and character, he realized he was an “asshole.”

He was “ a guy who’s fine until he drinks” said Wilson, summarizing Capozzi-family testimony.

Some believe he’d been imbibing since he was eight or nine years old, said Wilson, and he was likely an addict by his teens. Addiction combined with flights of grandiosity led to shaky relationships with friends and family, not to mention employers, but by the summer of 2009 his boozefuelled behaviour led him dangerously off the mark.

“The level and duration of intoxication, is, in my own experience, unprecedented,” said Wilson, noting Capozzi had been taken to hospital twice for the ill-effects of his boozing in the week before his mother died.

He had been intubated at least once, and was still wearing the sticky remnants of a defibrillator on his chest the day he was taken into custody.

Across the city, there

was also a trail of evidence relating to his mental state.

“In the end he was psychotic,” said Wilson, pointing out there were stories of him wetting himself or defecating in his pants in the lead-up to his arrest.

The most “pathetic” example, said Wilson, was found on the answering machine of the Immaculate Conception church.

“He was calling for help to land a jumbo jet,” he said. “That was his condition for days prior to committing this offence.”

And by Aug. 18, 2009, his psychosis was turned toward his mother.

Knowing her son had been in contravention of a court order banning alcohol consumption, the frail 77-year-old threatened to call the authorities.

To thwart her attempts he hid all the phones in the house and the two got into a fight. An autopsy showed bruising on her arms, neck face and legs, but Capozzi said he doesn’t remember how they happened.

At one point neighbours saw her leave the house, and take a tumble, as she was prone to doing.

Capozzi was then witnessed going to her aid.

He remembers roughly throwing her over his shoulder like a sack of potatoes. It’s there her aorta likely fatally burst.

Although Wilson pointed out that it was a terrible act that killed her,

it was done unintentionally and in a state of extreme emotional duress.

He’d never previously physically assaulted her, and at times their relationship had been quite affectionate.

Justice Beames, how-

ever, pointed to other evidence that indicated there was more than a rough lift to deal with.

“It’s clear he inflicted harm over and above picking her up and putting her over his shoulder,” she said, as she passed down

the sentence. In addition to the 6.5 year sentence— five of which already squared away with twofor-one credit—Capozzi will be on probation for several years. He’ll be prohibited from drinking and being in a place where

alcohol is served. He also is being sent for psychological treatment and will have to submit DNA to the national databank.

Capozzi’s family founded Calona Vineyards, the Capri Hotel and several other businesses.

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Way of the Cross Walk held on Good Friday What has become an Easter tradition in Kelowna will return again on Good Friday (April 6) with the Way of the Cross Walk.

The walk will begin at 12:30 p.m. at First United Church, 721 Bernard Ave. This event is held every Good Friday to reflect on social justice issues near and far and to pay tribute to the local organizations that work to lift up those in our society who are living on the margins or carrying the cross in their own way.

After a brief service at First United Church, the walk will proceed to about six stops, some of

which will be outside the locations of organizations whose work is to support those in need.

Two of the organizations to be recognized are the Elizabeth Fry Society and the Kelowna Gospel Mission.

Some members of the procession will carry a large wooden cross.

At each stop a prayer will be said and a brief address will be given about the work of the organization or the issue at hand.

The walk will go through the downtown and arrive back at the church around 2 p.m.

The public is welcome to participate.

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ver the past few years, those following rural community development trends and strategies have probably heard a great deal about the need to encourage and challenge entrepreneurial activity in their respective regions.

As our politicians and relevant stakeholders strive to develop strategies to sustain rural economies, increasing entrepreneurship has risen to the top of many lists.

And entrepreneurs are dependent on access to capital and government, educational and professional services to achieve an impact on local economies.

Entrepreneurs and rural regions are interdependent—the great challenge for both lies in their genuine ability to recognize the other’s unique needs.

I am constantly made aware of that fact from my travels and living

across this great nation of ours.

Let me try to answer some basic questions about entrepreneurship in a region as ours.

Why is entrepreneurship an attractive development strategy? What do entrepreneurs and regions need from each other? And, lastly, let’s peek at some of the challenges entrepreneurs face in regions as the Okanagan.

So why entrepreneurship first? Many rural regions have seen industries such as agriculture, mining, forestry stagnate or decline for a variety of reasons, and the resulting economic downturns have led to an economic void.

Talented residents have often left temporarily or permanently in search of better economic and career opportunities, which presents unique challenges for the companies left to rely on a skilled and semi-skilled workforce.\ As our regional economies change, new strategies for sustainability must be explored.

It is no secret to those

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Joel Young of us who are “entrepreneurship zealots” believe entrepreneurship has the potential to boost local economies by tapping local talent and resources and to assist in keeping rural economies from further decline.

Through entrepreneurial growth, rural regions and their economies can diversify and become less dependent on the economic pendulum swings affecting agriculture and other industries.

In short, entrepreneurs can ensure that rural regions can survive and grow.

Entrepreneurship is, and always will be, an attractive regional community and economic development tool as it creates wealth, not just wages alone.

The wealth that is created by entrepreneurs

generally stays in the region through re-investment and as is frequently stated—entrepreneurs create ventures within the regions they reside.

This fact, I would argue, is different from job creation, which may bring wages to rural regions but does not necessarily keep corporate wealth within the boundaries of such regions.

Entrepreneurs not only then help retain wealth but also retain and even attract intellectual talent and capital to a region.

Entrepreneurs in rural settings are more likely to become community leaders and re-invest through philanthropy and their volunteer work.

I recently read in an entrepreneurship publication that “entrepreneurial attitude and behaviour generates many outcomes including stronger public leadership, better students, more productive workers and, understandably, new enterprise creators.” Nice report card I would offer .

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A culture of entrepreneurship can lift those spirits akin to a sense of security, optimism and community pride as economic success through entrepreneurial pursuit takes centre stage in a rural region.

So then, improving a region and its communities spirit can lead to other benefits. A region with strong spirit and a healthy entrepreneurial environment is likely to have the potential to create organizations focused on better health care, childcare and other social needs.

For example, the idea of “social entrepreneurship” heard in the hallways of Okanagan College refers to people and organizations who use their entrepreneurial spirit and influence to focus on community development and thus, betterment.

What does entrepreneurship need? Before regions can truly realize the full potential of entrepreneurship, they must foster an entrepreneur-friendly environment. That is, entrepreneurship can’t realistically succeed without regional community support.

In a research document highlighting Quebec’s Community Table strategy for entrepreneurial development, I discovered two key areas for you: • promoting an entrepreneurial culture that will stimulate entrepreneurial activity within existing, aspiring and budding entrepreneurs; and • enabling the development of entrepreneurship support that will sustain ongoing enterprise development and growth.

So let me step off the soapbox for the moment, with the hope that my comments in this column can serve as a foundation for individuals who may be considering selfemployment through entrepreneurial pursuit and its potential to positively change their lives and aid in the transformation of their regional communities.

In the continuum of economic change, understanding entrepreneurship and how such a regional strategy formation can benefit may be a solid first step in securing a bright future for the Okanagan region os our “best place on earth.”

Joel Young is an entrepreneurship leadership educator and founder of the Okanagan Valley Entrepreneurs Society. eagleyoung@shaw.ca

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Members of Girl Guides of Canada— sparks, brownies, guides, pathfinders and rangers started selling the classic sandwich cookies over the weekend, and will continue until the middle of April.

As well as going doorto-door, the youngsters will be selling cookies on weekends at a variety of locations throughout the Central Okanagan.

Jennie Hill, Monashee area adviser, says it’s a sign of spring when local girls begin selling the popular cookies again to raise funds for programs and camping.

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GIRL GUIDES (from left) Cassy Holmes, Stephanie Merkl, Peyton Lynch, Hayley Verseghy, Katie Wheeler and Ali Hennessey of First Creekside Orchard Guides try to catch the attention of drivers passing Orchard Plaza Saturday to stop and buy boxes of Girl Guide cookies. than 80 per cent of Canadians were willing to pay that price for a box of the cookies as only 4.3 per cent said they did not buy them because there were too expensive.

Locally, cookies will be available in Kelowna at Rona this Wednesday and Thursday, from 3 to 8 p.m., and April 14 and 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Girls will be at both Save-On-Foods stores Saturday, April 14, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and at the Marketplace IGA in Glenmore.

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In West Kelowna, they’ll be available Saturday through Monday, April 7 through 9, and Saturday and Sunday the next weekend, April 14 and 15, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Save-On-Foods, Canadian Tire, both Tim Hortons, both Starbucks, Winners and at Walmart.

Girl Guides of Canada has 90,000 members across the country. Since 1910, it has offered girls opportunities to discover new interests and learn leadership skills. Members can explore, speak out and take action on the issues they care about in their communities and around the world. jsteeves@kelownacapnews.com

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MEDAL WINNERS Jameson Zhao, left, Jeremy Durrer, Javid Wu and Trevor Martens (right) comprised Okanagan College’s senior team at the Western Canadian International Business Competition held March 23 to25. The team won the gold medal for top team and several individual medals.

OC senior business students dominate competition Okanagan College’s senior team not only took top honours in its division of the Western Canadian International Business Competition, its members corralled three gold medals and one bronze for individual performances.

The competition, held this past weekend at Okanagan College, attracted 11 teams from eight institutions to compete in two divisions—sophomore and seniors.

Honours in the sophomore division for overall team performance went to Langara College (gold), Camosun College (silver) and Lethbridge College (bronze).

Honours in the senior division were awarded to Okanagan College (gold), Ontario’s St. Lawrence College (silver) and University of the Fraser Valley (bronze).

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“But as we’ve been told time and again by the students who participate in these competitions, the real value isn’t in the hardware, it’s in the networking with fellow students, with judges and the chance to put their knowledge and skills to work in a demanding format.”

“The student participants really demonstrated their abilities and capacities and impressed the judges,” explained Okanagan College business professor Rick Appleby, who organized the event, with gold-level sponsorship from the province, Okanagan College, the Certified General Accountants

of British Columbia and the Charted Accountants of British Columbia.

Other sponsors included the Canadian Institute of Marketing, Sentes Auto Group, Big White, GeoAcademy, and Nelson Education.

The event runs over three days, and includes nine rounds of decisionmaking, planning and presentations.

Team affiliations to institutions weren’t revealed to judges during the competition, but when the dust settled, Okanagan College’s Senior Team— comprised of Trevor Martens, Javid Wu, Jeremy Durrer, Jameson Zhao and coached by professors Michael Orwick and Alan Rice) cleaned up in the See Students A16

n 2011, the provincial government introduced the Workers Compensation Amendment Act, 2011, which (not surprisingly) will amend certain portions of that statute.

Perhaps the aspect of Bill 14 which is—or should be—of most concern to employers is the broadening of WorkSafeBC benefits coverage for stress conditions arising in the workplace.

As of my last check, these amendments had not progressed beyond first reading in B.C.’s Legislative Assembly. With any luck, they’ll never reach second reading.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m not opposed to the workers’ compensation regime. Nor do I turn a blind eye to the issue of mental stress or its impact on workers.

I do, however, have a large (and growing) concern about the potential for abuse of these benefits, the negative effect on workplaces of more workers taking compensable medical leaves, and the impact on the public purse of paying too many people to stay home for stress-related reasons.

The B.C. government’s “Backgrounder” on this legislation states, “What are the effects of mental stress? Since mental stress most often results in physical and psy-

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I can argue with the range of situations which would be covered for benefits purposes.

The Backgrounder goes on to state, “Bill 14 proposes expanding compensation for mental stress arising from the course of the worker’s employment to go beyond the current requirement of ‘an acute reaction to a sudden and traumatic event’ and include: the reaction to one or more traumatic events; the reaction to a significant workrelated stressor; or the reaction to a cumulative series of significant workrelated stressors.”

According to the Backgrounder, certain stressful events will be excluded from benefits coverage, but “exposure

to workplace violence or bullying” and certain forms of “harassment” would be included.

And, to be eligible for mental stress compensation in B.C., a recognized diagnosis will be required.

This is where things get dicey. Because, virtually every employer I deal with knows at least two things about today’s workplace.

First, the modern trend seems to be for employees to cry “harassment” or “bullying” at even the slightest of workplace conflicts.

It sometimes seems that nobody quits an undesirable job situation to go elsewhere any longer— they just hang around until they can file a statutory complaint for harassment/discrimination or a court action for constructive dismissal.

The proposed workers compensation amendments will surely make that situation worse.

Making stress arising out of workplace conflict compensable will legitimize all kinds of minor and baseless claims and will give undeserving individuals the opportunity to claim time off with pay.

Second, as many employers have experienced first-hand, seemingly the easiest thing in the world to get is a doctor’s note authorizing a medical

leave for “stress related reasons.”

If I had a dollar for every one of those one-sentence notes I’ve read in my years of practice, I’d be retired by now (I think I’m getting a little stressed just thinking about why I’m not yet retired).

The combination of the proposed amendments and doctors’ willingness to write a onesentence authorization for time off work for (seemingly) every person who has a gripe with his or her workplace may prove to be truly disastrous.

Employers should be forgiven for fearing the day that these proposed amendments become law.

It’s possible that legislators, doctors, and stressed-out employees reading this article will be offended by my comments.

In response, I will say that I know what I’ve seen and what employers have told me, and I have no doubt these proposed legislative amendments will stress employers to the point of wanting to take a medical leave themselves.

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

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Retirement compensation arrangements will now all need to be arms length and any employee profit sharing that is more than 20% of regular salary will be subject to a special tax.

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The changes for Old Age Security for the general public will be phased in beginning April 1, 2023, of changing the entitlement age from 65 to 67, which will affect everyone who is now younger than 54.

On a more positive note, the government continues to support job creation by extending the temporary hiring credit for small businesses for one year. The increases to the EI premium rate will be limited to five cents each year until the fund is balanced.

The government will no longer be producing the penny this fall as it costs 1.6 cents to produce one cent. It is expected that the government will save $11 million by the end of the year on this measure.

Pennies will continue to be used in commerce.

The nations that no longer use a penny are Finland, Sweden, Norway, Australia and New Zealand.

Personal tax changes include extending the mineral exploration tax credit for yet another year, adding blood coagulation monitors to the list of deductible expenses and several changes to the RDSP. The employer’s contribution to a group sickness or accident insurance

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The expected result of this budget is to save the federal government $5.2 billion per year until 2015 when it is expected that the budget deficit of more than $33 billion will turn into a surplus.

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Currently, the administration of the tax system costs the government approximately $12.6 billion every year. There were some changes announced to the tax system, but none that would achieve the cost cutting measures that are required, however, the budget is focused on long term economic growth.

The budget intends to cut public sector spending by $5.2 billion over three years by decreasing the public workforce by about five per cent mainly in Ontario.

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The team also earned a gold medal for communications. Individually and collectively, the college’s senior team earned six medals.

On the sophomore side, OC’s team—comprised of Danae Garcia, Melanie Roelofs, Jason Boyd, Jason Murata and coached by professors Orwick and Rodger Wheeler—earned one team medal, a silver for communications.

The group also won four personal performance medals: a gold as Chief Operating Officer for Boyd, silver for Murata as Chief Financial Officer, a bronze for Garcia as Chief Marketing Officer, and a bronze for Roelofs for Chief Human Resources Officer.

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Injuries, youth defined season Warren Henderson STAFF REPORTER

Making an exit from the 2011-12 season prior to the arrival of April wasn’t what quite the Kelowna Rockets’ brain trust had in mind.

An up-and-down WHL campaign ended Thursday night at home as the Rockets were swept in the opening round of the playoffs by the Portland Winterhawks.

In a season marked by key injuries, youth and inconsistency, the Rockets finished sixth in the Western Conference (31-314-6) and, with the exception of a stretch of five wins in six games in late November, never really found their rhythm.

While management refuses to use it as an alibi for a less-than-fulfilling season, the Rockets were hit hard by injuries in 2011-12, losing nearly 400 man games.

Spencer Main, a key dressing-room leader, suffered a concussion early in the season and missed Kelowna’s last 64 games, including the playoffs.

And injuries kept the club’s most veteran defenceman, Mitchell Chapman, 19, out of action for nearly a quarter of the year, including the entire Portland series.

“Everybody has injuries and you have to play through them,” said Lorne Frey, assistant general manager. “But in our case they were very prevalent. We lost some leadership with Main and Chapman. And we have a first round pick (Jason Siebert) who hasn’t played for two years.

“In saying that, you have to deal with (injuries), and in the end, the best teams win. In the end, we just weren’t good enough this year.”

With four 16-year-old players and six more born in 1994, the Rockets were as young as any team in the league this season.

On top of that, Frey said the club wasn’t as strong as it had to be in the older age brackets.

“We didn’t have the depth we needed at the 19- and 20-year-old spots,” he said. “(Spencer) missed almost the whole

year. Our 20s, (goalie) Adam Brown was very good, Cody Chikie and Brett Lyon, they were just OK. You look at the teams that win and those are players that carry the load, the 19s and 20s.”

The upside of youth is that the Rockets will be older and more experienced next season.

The club’s future strength rests with the defensive corps where the likes of Damon Severson and Cole Martin, and 16-year-olds Madison Bowey and Jesse Lees should continue to develop.

“I think our defense is in good shape, our back end really progressed this year,” Frey said. “Hopefully these guys will just get better and better. We have (2011 draft pick) Riley Stadel signed, and he looks good. And hopefully if Chapman is back, and with MacKenzie Johnston back, then we should be OK on the back end.”

While the blue line corps looks to be in good shape, Frey said the Rockets need some bol-

stering up front as the club struggled to find offense at times this season.

Another Achilles heel for the Rockets over the last season and a half has been their mediocre play at home. In 2011-12, Kelowna posted a pedestrian 16-18-0-2 record at Prospera Place.

“I know (GM) Bruce (Hamilton) is concerned about our play at home, it just hasn’t been very good,” Frey said. “For whatever reason, we seemed to struggle there.

It’s something we’ll need to be better at.”

Still, with all the trials and tribulations the club faced, assistant GM Lorne Frey said the 201112 season wasn’t all bad for the WHL team.

“We ended up at .500, so considering all we went through, youth and everything else, that’s not too bad,” Frey said.

“The coach (Ryan Huska) did a good job with the situaton we were in. I thought we were pretty good in the playoffs, too. Both games here against Portland we could have won. We showed

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MEMBERS of the Kelowna Rockets and Portland Winterhawks shake hands after the ‘Hawks completed a first-round playoff sweep on Thursday at Prospera Place. some signs that maybe we’re not that far off.”

The Rockets are bidding farewell to no fewer than four players.

Forward Brett Bulmer, a second round draft pick of the NHL’s Minnesota Wild, is likely to play pro next season.

Over-age forwards Brett Lyon and Cody Chikie are also moving on, while goaltender

Adam Brown has capped off his four-year career in Rockets colours Brown leaves junior hockey as the club’s all time leader in victories (107).

“One day you’re a 17year-old rookie, it’s you first day, you’re just kind of learning the ropes… and then you blink it’s the end of your career, and then next thing you know

it’s over,” said Brown.

“It was a heck of a ride and I can’t thank the Kelowna Rockets organization enough… It’s been the best four years of my life.”

The next order of business for the Rockets in the Western Hockey League’s bantam draft May 3 in Calgary. Kelowna will choose ninth in the opening round.

▼ BASEBALL

OC Coyotes stumble after an impressive start to the season After a solid start to the 2012 Canadian Collegiate Baseball Conference season with three victories in four tries, the Okanagan Coyotes came back to earth by dropping their next four games.

On Wednesday night in Kamloops, OC lost a pair to Thompson Rivers 2-1 and 16-4.

In the opener, the Coyotes scored once in the seventh inning to break a scoreless tie, only to watch TRU rally for the win with two runs in the bottom of the inning.

In the nightcap, Jeff Bouchard got the Coyotes started quickly with a bases-clearing triple as OC jumped out to a 4-0 after 1/2 inning.

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But in the third, Geoff May encountered control problems and walked three batters.

Kyle Sandelscu followed with a grandslam to tie the game then, in the fourth, TRU scored four more runs off reliever Pete Tollenaar to take the lead for good.

OC returned to Kamloops on Sat-

urday and lost both ends of a twin bill to Prairie Baseball Academy.

In the opener, the Coyotes managed just one hit off Brandon Petite in a 5-2 loss.

In Game 2, Kiefer Rodway had a strong outing going six inning and allowing just two runs but didn’t get much run support.

OC had just one hit in suffering a 3-0 loss.

The Coyotes (3-5) return to action this weekend at Elks Stadium with a key four-game series against the University of Calgary Dinos.

The teams play Friday at 6 p.m., Saturday at 1 and 3:30 p.m., and Sunday at 11 a.m.

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SPORTS ▼ JUNIOR B HOCKEY

Playoff run comes to an end for Chiefs Kevin Parnell STAFF REPORTER

The Kelowna Chiefs had such a long run in the 2012 KIJHL playoffs, the junior B hockey club had to move the opening date of its spring hockey camp

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four straight games by the Beaver Valley Nitehawks in the KIJHL Championship series.

“It doesn’t feel like it right now, but we had a pretty good season,” said Chiefs head coach Ken Andrusiak, whose team won three playoff series to get to the final.

“You have to really give Beaver Valley a lot of respect. They were a really good team, a little deeper than us. They deserved to win.”

The series loss ended a great run through the KIJHL playoffs for the Chiefs, who, in just their second year in operation, won the Okanagan division of the KIJHL and went all the way to the league final.

“We played in

April, I have to keep reminding myself that,” said Andrusiak. “We proved to everybody that we can play and we can compete in this league.”

The end of the Chiefs second season in Kelowna came less than a week before its spring camp will begin this coming weekend when 75 recruits will hit the ice at Rutland Arena.

The camp is the start for Andrusiak and assistant coach Grant Sheridan to begin piecing together next year’s club.

And they will be looking to replace four 20year-olds as Kelowna natives Dane Rupert, Landon Andrusiak and James McEwan as well as import Shane Welker have all played their final junior

The Kelowna Skating Club marked the end of a successful competitive season as 10 local skaters traveled to Surrey recently to compete at the 2012 BC Super Series Starskate Final.

The highlight for the local club occurred in the Junior Bronze Women 13 & Over division, as club

member Gabrielle Balcaen captured the gold medal with a score of 24.02 points. Club mate Savana Sheardown took silver with 22.7 points in the 15-skater field.

Gabrielle’s score also helped her become the BC Super Series Champion in her division, a ranking based on scores posted

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KELOWNA CHIEFS’ forward T.J. Dumonceaux rushes in on the Beaver Valley Nitehawks defence in Game 3 of the KIJHL final series Saturday at Rutland Arena. club attracted crowds of close to 600 in its final two home games.

“It’s been steady growth and the Rutland community really supports us, from the businesses to

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“Those four kids got us to where we were,” said Andrusiak. “We’re trying to create some sort of tradition and with those four kids we really started it.

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throughout the season.

In the competitive Juvenile Women’s event, Ajsha Gorman finished second with a score of 32.89 points, a personal best for the 10 yearold Kelowna skater. Also competing in the division were Madison Delcourt and Kristen Ciurka, who placed 6th and 8th, respectively.

Meanwhile, in the PreJuvenile Women, 8 yearold Olivia Gran scored a personal best 26.47 points to win the bronze medal, while fellow Kelowna skater Alyssa Dobbs finished 6th.

Taylor Sheardown competed in two events during the weekend, winning the bronze medal in Introductory Interpretive, while finishing 13th in

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GABRIELLE BALCAEN, of the Kelowna Skating Club, struck gold at the 2012 BC Super Series Starskate Final in Surrey.

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Senior Bronze Women.

Kelowna’s Abbey Reiter just missed the podium in the Junior Bronze Women 12 & Under division, as her 22.37 point total placed her 4th. However, her cumulative score through the season was the highest of all BC skaters, making her the overall Super Series Champion in her event.

Also representing the Kelowna club was Rachel Hiob, who finished 8th in the closely contested Junior Silver Women’s division.

Her score of 26.02 helped her secure 2nd place in the overall Super Series rankings for the season.

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Sommerfeld takes over KSS Owls football team coaching post Warren Henderson

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coach of the Kelowna Owls football squad after coaching the cross-town rival Rutland Voodoos for the past three years.

Looking down the sidelines for the first time at his former team in blue and gold is sure to be a strange sensation next season for Shane Sommerfeld.

Still, the opportunity to spread around some of Kelowna’s high school football coaching wealth was impetus enough for Sommerfeld to move on after three years at the helm of the Rutland Voodoos.

Sommerfeld has been appointed the new head coach of the Voodoos’ crosstown rivals, the Kelowna Owls.

He replaces Roy Anderson, who stepped down this spring after nine seatsons on the job at KSS.

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“It might be a little awkward to start, but I’m sure we’ll be able to work through things,” said Som-

merfeld, who coached the Voodoos from 2009 to 2011.

“I’ll miss the Rutland

guys, but I’m also excited for this opportunity at KSS. I know the Voodoos are in good hands, so we figured why not spread the coaching around a bit.”

At Rutland, Sommerfeld was assisted by at least two other qualified head coaches, including Peter McCall and Jason Farnsworth.

McCall, who was the head man for the Voodoos from 2001 to 2008, will return to the steering wheel of the Rutland program in 2012.

In the Owls, Sommerfeld inherits a program that has continued to grow

in numbers and strength over the last several years.

Under Anderson, KSS won the last three Okanagan AAA Conference titles. The Owls expect to have about 80 players between the senior and junior programs this fall for the start of the new B.C. high school football season.

Rawle James will serve as head coach of the junior varsity squad.

At KSS, Sommerfeld’s goal is to, not surprisingly, win a championship. But equally vital to the former Okanagan Sun and Dickinson State player is

boosting the overall competitiveness of the game in the Central Okanagan.

“I want to see the football improve and get better in the whole district,” said Sommerfeld, a substitute teacher in the Central Okanagan School District. “We want to close the gap and start challenging those teams on the Lower Mainland. We’re getting closer but will still have some work to do.”

From Kelowna Secondary’s perspective, athletic director Arnar Bernhardsson said the Owls’ program is optimistic about the future with Sommerfeld at the controls.

“We’re very happy he’s on board, we think he’s going to do a really good job,” said Bernhardsson. “He’s coached in university, junior and

high school, so he has lots of experience. We’re looking forward to a new season with him in charge.”

Sommerfeld will make final decisions regarding the rest of the Owls’ coaching staff. For one, Ben MacAulay will return as the program’s offensive coordinator.

Sommerfeld played with the Okanagan Sun from 1988 to 1992, from 1993 to 1997 at Dickinson State, then in 1997 with the UBC Thunderbirds who won the Vanier Cup that year.

He spent seven seasons on the Sun coaching staff as defensive coordinator until 2007.

In 2008, Sommerfeld was the special teams and defensive secondary coach at Simon Fraser. whenderson@kelownacapnews.com

Capri Lanes bowlers to compete at BC Open 5-Pin championships in Vancouver

Six bowlers from the Capri Valley Lanes will represent the Okanagan at the 2012 B.C. Open 5-Pin Bowling Championships, April 6 to 8 in Vancouver.

Team Okanagan consists of Amanda Menta, Joann Bosch, Charmaine Loff, Allen Burn, Shayne Davy, and Colten Van Terve.

Meanwhile, the following are the results from Monday Classic Bowling at Capri Valley Lanes on March 26: • Ladies High Single 1. Amanda Menta-Bazinga, 321 2. Charmaine Loff, Lake Country Building, 297 3. Kim Blaschuk, Aquabase Carpet, 270 • Mens High Single 1. Chris Davy, Bazinga, 324 2. Sarge, Capri Valley Lanes, 320 2.

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Gov’t wants to improve the DriveABLE program

A DAFFODIL TEA… Bernice Sanderson (left) and May Newman were among the participants for the Daffodil Tea at the Okanagan Chateau seniors’ residence on Benvoulin Court held Saturday in support of the Canadian Cancer Society’s annual daffodil pin sale fundraising campaign this month.

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dvances in nutrithat improvements needed tion, hygiene and to be made to the process. medicine over the So when I was oflast 100 years have had an fered an opportunity to amazing effect. take the DriveABLE test Today, the average life in Victoria, I jumped at the expectancy for Canadians chance. is just under 81 years.

As you may know, That’s up from an averI was a small business age life expectancy of 55 owner working mainyears in 1930—a remarkly with computers for able leap.

20 years and then taught One of the realities that business at OkanagNorm Letnick come with a much longan College for nearly 10 er-lived population is the years, mostly in computquestion of how to provide care for sener-related classes. ior citizens who need it.

So here I was, a very computer-litThis challenge is borne out in many erate boomer with nothing on the line ways, from funding residential care, to except potentially a little ribbing from ensuring our health care system is conmy MLA colleagues watching over my stantly improving to meet future needs shoulder and I was nervous.

—the focus of the Select Standing ComI passed, but fully understood what mittee on Health I am chairing. some of my constituents were talking Another is finding a fair and reaabout. sonable method of testing an increasing I wasn’t the only MLA hearing connumber of people who have lost the necerns from constituents and expressing cessary awareness and faculties to safely those concerns to the justice minister. drive their cars.

As you may know by now, governFor families and their doctors, this is ment has reacted to the concerns and has difficult and uncomfortable. It’s never taken positive action. easy to tell a loved one that it’s no longer The decision regarding a person’s safe for them to continue driving. ability to continue driving will not be The solution in 2005 was Drivemade solely on an in-office computer asABLE—a program that evaluates drivsessment. People who fail the computer ing errors related to cognitive impairassessment will be offered a DriveABLE ment. road assessment.

It’s used across North The results of the inAmerica, Australia, and office assessment comNew Zealand to help libined with the on-road censing authorities deterevaluation and medical mine an individual’s medinformation will ensure li…GOVERNMENT ical fitness to drive. cense decisions are made HAS REACTED TO Although DriveABLE in the fairest manner posTHE CONCERNS has been used in B.C. sible. since 2005, it has only The province will pay AND HAS TAKEN been the province’s prinfor the cost of both—OnPOSITIVE ACTION. cipal cognitive driving tario and Alberta ask resiassessment since 2010, dents to pay for Drivewhen B.C.’s new Driver ABLE tests.

Fitness Medical Guide stanPerhaps most significantdards came into force, following approv- ly, our government will work hard to ofal by the B.C. Medical Association. fer DriveABLE as close to home as posPeople were only referred to take the sible by creating an efficient mobile detest by their doctor(s), after they had been livery model and adding new regional identified as having cognitive issues that sites. may hamper their ability to drive safely.

We do need a test like DriveABLE. Of the 3.1 million B.C. drivers— We want to see everyone keep their li84,000 of whom are over the age of 80— censes for as long as possible—but we only about 1,500 are referred to take the also need to ensure public safety on our DriveABLE assessment. roads.

But after meeting with a few individNorm Letnick is the Liberal MLA for uals in my office, it became clear to me Kelowna-Lake Country.

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ARIES

You are up against a situation that will turn you into some kind of hero. It feels good to be brave and you like having the opportunity to shine.

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TAURUS

Generally, you are happy with your routine and enjoy having things well planned and organized. This week, though, it will do you some good to let go of old habits and have some fun with new ideas.

GEMINI

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You seem to be running low on patience with just about everybody, and it’s because you are feeling irritated by routine. You might spend a lot of time driving people around in your car, so make sure it is running properly.

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CANCER

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LEO

A lot of activity is coming your way. You enjoy the company of your friends and family, even if they are sometimes quite demanding. You enjoy being a devoted friend and family member this week.

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LIBRA

You feel very tense lately, and all that stress might affect your health. Take some time to rest, and indulge in a period of silence if you can. If you do, you will be back on your feet in no time.

Share your journey with the Man In Motion One can inspire many and along the way, many have inspired one. As the City of Kelowna prepares to welcome the 25th anniversary of Rick Hansen’s Man In Motion World Tour, the city is inviting residents to join in the celebration by sharing their stories of inspiration.

In 1985, Rick Hansen started his Man In Motion World Tour: a two-year journey that saw him wheel over 40,000 km through 34 countries, raising more than $26 million for spinal cord injury research, and concluding by wheeling across Canada.

The foundation that bears his name is currently celebrating the 25th anniversary of Hansen’s tour, and the largest program of the anniversary has been the Rick Hansen Relay.

Started on Aug.24, 2011, in Cape Spear, Nfld., the nine-month, 12,000 km relay is retracing the route of the Canadian-portion of Hansen’s Man In Motion odyssey.

This time, one will inspire many in motion, as 7,000 participants from across Canada who have made a difference in the lives of others are passing the singular Rick Hansen Medal—designed by the Royal Canadian Mint—from coast-to-coast.

The Rick Hansen Relay will make its way to Kelowna on Saturday, April 28. The city is excited to host the End of Day Celebration that evening at the Rotary Centre for the Arts, and Hansen will be in attendance for the event.

“Rick Hansen has inspired many Canadians with his personal journey and through this tour has the opportunity to inspire a new generation,” said City of Kelowna’s community and neighbourhood programs manager Louise Roberts-Taylor.

“The difference in this tour, Rick is not doing it alone. Difference Makers have been chosen to help move the relay medal across Canada. Over 45 of the 7,000 Difference Makers are here in Kelowna. These individuals have helped to make our city more accessible and inclusive, have overcome adversity or live the tour’s credo ‘anything is possible.’”

But there are more stories in our community than kilometres to cover, which is why the City has started a Facebook event page.

“We want to hear from community members who were part of the tour 25 years ago or maybe met Rick somewhere along the way,” added Roberts-Taylor.

To join the conversation, and for all the latest details, visit the City’s Rick Hansen Relay event page on facebook.com/cityofkelowna or kelowna.ca.

SCORPIO

You may be pleasantly surprised by a promotion at work. This good news might inspire your friends to organize a party to celebrate, since they all know how hard you have worked.

SAGITTARIUS

You might sign up for a class that will help you advance professionally. This may also allow you to meet new people. Everything you do this week will be done fast.

CAPRICORN

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AQUARIUS

• Favorite Sport/Activity: Badminton Reading

If somebody owes you money; you will finally get your due. Stay close to home this week so you can connect with your loved ones around family activities.

PISCES

Expect some kind of conflict with a coworker, friend, family member, or lover.

Just remember that it is okay to not agree about everything. Keep your cool and the dark cloud will pass.

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MORRIS, “FRANK” FRANCIS THOMAS EDINBOROUGH 1929 ~ 2012 Frank passed away peacefully in the presence of his wife and sister on March 28, 2012 at Brookhaven Care Centre at the age of 82. Frank is lovingly remembered by his wife Pat, daughter Vanessa Bauder,sister Rose, 2 granddaughters Deanna and Selena Bauder. Frank was born in Tisdale Saskatchewan and raised in a large family. At the age of 12 he traveled by himself via steam ship to England to live with his grandmother and aunt.

Within two weeks of Frank moving to England, WWII began. As soon as he was old enough, Frank served in the British Navy, and was proud of his 12 year service. He had the difficult job of being an Engineer in the boiler room on the British Ships. He sailed many areas of the world, including; Bermuda, Malta, South America, and the Falkland Islands. In 1959 Frank moved back to Canada. He enjoyed his work as an Engineer in Brenda Mines, and Kelowna General Hospital. He liked to keep busy, and enjoyed fixing things. He had a beautiful voice and had been in a choir for most of his life, including the Rutland United Church Choir. He enjoyed being with people,and loved to dance. Frank enjoyed traveling during his retirement years. His favorite meal was fish & chips…with vanilla ice cream for dessert. He loved the outdoors, gardening, and was a long time Westbank Yacht Club member. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Thursday, April 5, 2012 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of Valleyview Funeral Home 165 Valleyview Road, Kelowna (250) -765-3147. In lieu of flowers, donations in Frank’s memory can be made to the Interior Alzheimer Society; #211 – 1889 Springfield Road Kelowna, BC. V1Y 5V5 Condolences may be made by visiting www.valleyviewfuneralhome.com

Passed away on Thursday, March 29, 2012 in Coquitlam, BC at the age of 89 years. Predeceased by her husband, Edward in 2004. Survived by her loving family, daughter Maybel Jensen; son Dennis Wonnick; two grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at 10:00 am at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC. Interment to follow in the Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery.

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RUDAT, DONNA FLORENCE (Nee Brown) July 21, 1935 - March 27, 2012.

Donna was born in Armstrong to Parents Irene & Clarence Brown. She moved to North Vancouver in 1941 and attended Lonsdale & Ridgeway schools. One of Donna’s many workplaces was Safeway where she met, then later married, Erwin Rudat. The two resided in Prince George, Penticton, and North Vancouver before settling in Kelowna, BC, where they operated a restaurant in the Four Seasons Racquet & Fitness Centre. Predeceased by loving husband Erwin Rudat and survived by sister Laurine Gentile, brother Lawrence (Margaret) & many nieces & nephews. A special thanks to her dear friend Jo-Anne Oswald for her many years of love and support. Thank you to the staff at Village at Smith Creek who went out of their way to make Donna comfortable in her final days which was very comforting to the family. No Service by Request.

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

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

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

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

Qualifications: The successful candidate should possess the following: - An up to date “Security Worker License” - Strong analytical skills - Good written communication skills - Ability to work under stressful and high pressure situations - Team player - Able to investigate, interpret, and identify integrity issues - Ability to multi-task This is a full time position that offers a competitive compensation package with excellent company benefits. Compensation is in accordance with experience and education. Please send resume to: PO Box # 2465, 2453 Hwy. 97 N Kelowna, BC, V1X 6A5. Applications will be accepted until April 20, 2012

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.

CITY OF Yellowknife. Lifeguard/Instructor. We are seeking an experienced individual to be a Lifeguard/Instructor.

Refer to: www.yellowknife.ca for the required qualifications.

Submit resumes by April 13, 2012, quoting competition 602-106U to: Human Resources Division, City of Yellowknife, P.O. Box 580, YK, NT, X1A 2N4. Fax to: (867) 6693471. Email: hr@yellowknife.ca DO you like working with flowers? Come join our team and help us with merchandising at Canadian owned stores Okanagan. The position is seasonal and part time. We’ll pay $14/hr for a qualified person.

For more information please contact Rick at rick@devrygreenhouses.com Exp. Residential Cleaners.

Bonded. Reliable. Must supply vehicle. (250)-215-1073 GROOMER WANTED, all breed Pet Groomer req’d May 1st to head up our newly expanded Bone Appetit Store located in Glenmore. Please drop resume at #111-1940 Kane Rd. Ask for Angie JOBS! JOBS! JOBS! No experience necessary, we will train. Must be 18+yrs. of age.

Students Welcome. 250-8603590 Email:info@plazio.ca LOOKING for Irrigation Installers, min 2yrs exp., must have valid drivers license, wages depending on experience.

Please send resume to patti@west-wind.ca or fax 250862-8065 SHORT on cash? Need money? We can help, get a loan on your directly deposited income. Call (250)868-2020 Traffic Control (flagger) 2 day classes Kelowna Apr 14/15 New $290 Renew $165 tx incl call 1-866-737-2389 www.roadsafteytcs.com

PROGRESSIVE manufacturing company looking for a permanent, full time cloth cutter. Will train the right individual. If you are looking for a multi tasking position with a challenge please apply. Some heavy lifting involved and computer knowledge an asset. Email to: propak@telus.net or Fax to:(250)-861-5282

WE require a Licensed Stylist wishing to work in a busy Salon. You would make above average earnings in a very friendly atmosphere with flexible hours. If you are looking for a positive change, please come talk to us at ‘Jimmy Trims’, behind Wendys in the Cooper centre.

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LOOKING for a kind and caring person to look after our wonderful boy with Special Needs for 1) This summer and 2)when he goes back to College. The summer care would be during the day and include swimming, kayaking, hiking and having fun. Approx 30 hours /week. As of September it would include dropping off/picking up our son from College, and then staying with him until we get back from work. Approx 20 hours per week. You would have use of a vehicle and the possibility of your own Free accommodation (A nice above ground Basement Suite)You must be fun loving, fit, a non smoker and have a valid drivers licence. If you are on disability, please do not apply. Please call (778)-478-3668 and leave a message.

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Capital News is looking for a person or persons with a reliable vehicle to deliver newspapers door to door in the Kelowna and Westside areas. Various sized routes on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Your papers would be dropped at your home early in the morning, and you would have the whole day to complete your deliveries.

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PROF. Care Aid with nursing background, looking for clients. Pers. care, housekeeping, meal prep., appts,& companionship. 250-864-5004

DESIGN TECHNICIAN Seeking designer to join our SRI Homes team. Some duties are: - Modifying/creating plans using AutoCAD to customers requirements - Creating detailed drawings for shop floor - Checking shop floor drawings - Producing cut lists Qualifications are: - A team player - Communicates well with others - Self-starter Working knowledge of the residential building codes - Experience in wood frame construction, plumbing, and electrical - AutoCAD SRI Homes offers a competitive salary and benefit package with opportunities for development within the organization. If you would like to join us, fax your resume complete with references to (250) 766-0599, or e-mail to srijobs.kel@gmail.com

Income Opportunity

ATTN: local people needed to work from home online. $500-$2,500 pt/ft shaunna@theonlinebusiness.com 1-888-579-9772

EARN EXTRA Cash! - P/T, F/T Immediate openings. Easy computer work, others positions are available. Can be done from home. No experience needed. www.hwc-bc.com

Labourers Okanagan’s Diversified Concrete Specialist is looking for a well rounded knowledgable FT concrete finisher. Exp in all phases. Bill(250)-575-4484

Medical/Dental Dental Assistant required Reply to Dr. Harvey Thompson, #22-665 Front St., Quesnel, BC V2J5J5. 250-992-3771

Professional/ Management WKM, a mechanical contractor located in Trail, BC, is looking for a CONTROLLER. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to; managing the day to day accounting operations, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, ccra remittances and monthly reporting of the financial statements to the owner. Please email your resume: wkm@shawcable.com  

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DL Baker Construction Canada is looking for Structural Steel/Precast Erectors in Kitimat, BC, Canada. Red Seal preferred. Erectors must be capable of erecting, installing of temporary braces, splice plates and welding required for the erection of precast panels.

Must have the ability to read shop drawing and provide basic layout of precast. Must have the ability to correctly rig and hoist material. Provide proper crane signals to fly material in place. Project Terms is Project Based Wages are in accordance with Project Labour Agreement between Kitimat Modernization Employer Association and Coalition of British Columbia Building Trades

for the Kitimat Modernization Project. Approximate Journeyman Structural Steel Rate $36.27 This work will start 6/15/12. Please respond to this ad by 4/20/12.

Please respond via email by placing Structural Steel Erector in the subject line to: patton@bakerconcrete.com DL Baker Construction Canada is looking for Rodbusters in Kitimat, BC, Canada. Red Seal preferred. Rodbusters must be competent in rigging, shaking out & installing (tying) all types of reinforcement used in concrete. Must have basic knowledge of reading and understanding cut sheets and drawings for the reinforcing.

Must be capable of signaling and rigging loads for cranes.

Project Terms is Project Based Wages are in accordance with Project Labour Agreement between Kitimat Modernization Employer Association and the Coalition of British Columbia Building Trades for the Kitimat Modernization Project.

Approximate Journeyman Rodbuster $36.27 This work will start 5/1/12. Please respond to this ad by 4/20/12 Please respond via email by placing Rodbuster in the subject line to patton@bakerconcrete.com DL Baker Construction Canada is looking for Cement Mason/Finishers in Kitimat, BC, Canada. Red Seal preferred.

Finishers must possess competency in finishing high tolerance floors. Knowledge & experience in using all finishing hand tools, walk behind, and riding trowels. Must have experience in floor hardeners, shake and the ability to establish grade. Project Terms is Project Based Wages are in accordance with Project Labour Agreement between Kitimat Modernization Employer Association and Coalition of British Columbia Building Trades

www.tolko.com CONCRETE FINISHERS and Form Setters.

Edmonton based company seeks experienced concrete finishers and form setters for work in Edmonton and northern Alberta.

Subsistence and accommodations provided for out of town work;

john@raidersconcrete.com

Cell 780-660-8130. Fax 780444-7103.

EXP. Concrete Finisher wanted, own transportation a must.

Call 250-869-7919 PROJECT BIOLOGIST - Terrace/Smithers McELHANNEY seeks Prof. Biologist or Biology Tech with 5+ yrs field exp in fish and fish habitat sampling and assessment, hydrologic & water quality monitoring, and terrestrial habitat assessments.

For more info & to apply, visit: www.mcelhanney.com

for the Kitimat Modernization Project. Approximate Journeyman Cement Mason $31.82 This work will start 6/1/12.

Please respond to this ad by 4/20/12. Please respond via email by placing Cement Mason/Finisher in the subject line to patton@bakerconcrete.com

HHDI RECRUITING is hiring on behalf of Baker Hughes 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 Whitecourt and Hinton, AB. 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

Volunteers * Models Needed * Joico and Iso are world-wide Beauty Industry leaders in fashion forward cutting, coloring, and texture design. Award winning Hair Dressers and Stage Artists will be in Kelowna presenting new looks for the Spring 2012 season. We are looking for volunteers interested in being hair fashion models at an upcoming education forum in April. Please call West Coast Beauty at 250.861.1420 for information

Services Mind Body Spirit #1 for a reason. Paradise Massage. Where men come to relax. 778-477-5050 Kelowna AFFORDABLE, Excellent F/B Massage. New! Neuro-Activating Touch. Linda 862-3929.

BLISS Massage 4 your every need. 10 yrs exp. men only .

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

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

Mens/Ladies (250)-869-5116

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

Services

Electrical

Home Repairs

Rubbish Removal

EKKO Electrical Installations.

Residential Renovations.

Service calls (778)-215-3553 JRS ELECTRIC: Licns’d, bnded & insr’d. From new builds & renos to service calls.

Russ 250-801-7178 (cont:98365) MJB ELECTRIC Residential & commercial repairs and service work. Fast & Friendly Service. 250-212-5610

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

OK Junk. Best rates, free est.

Call 250-469-3275 okjunk.com

Kitchen Cabinets

FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN THE CLASSIFIEDS

Excavating & Drainage

#1 STOP FOR ROCKS. www.bcrocks.com.

Please call 250-862-0862 APM Landscaping, Low bobcat/excavator rates and no HST. 250-808-3227 APM Tile & Stone. Hire Installer Directly & Save $$$. For Free Est Call 250-808-3227 Cattle manure for sale, composted or fresh. Fir bark mulch.$20 per yard on orders over 30 yards. 250-838-6630.

EMERALD CEDAR EDGING Buy Direct From Grower, 6ft.-10 for $240, Planting + Delivery available. Call Budget Nurseries 250-498-2189 GLM Landscaping & Irrigation Our 1st 10 customers save their HST! 250-864-5450 MADAHAR Landscaping.

Spring clean-up.

Pruning, hedge trimming, power raking, aerating, mowing & shrub removal. Residential. Commercial. Call 250-212-1024

Home Care Caregiver taking new clients for shopping cleaning errands meds, respite & personal care.

Excl Ref’s, Food Safe & First Aid. (250)717-1021

Legal Services CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET

1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com

Business/Office Service DENIED CANADA Pensioplan disability benefits?

The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help. Call Allison Schmidt at 1-877-793-3222. www.dcac.ca

Cleaning Services 360º Clean/Res. Cleaning, Excellent Results. Making U House Proud! 250-215-1073 CLEANING Lady, 25yrs exp., Wkly/bi-wkly one time. Quality work. 250-470-9629 EUROPEAN hardworking lady Christian with experience looking to clean houses/offices.

Call 250-707-1771 EXP’D Cleaning lady, res, offices, trailers, move outs. Senior discounts. 250-860-7803 KRISTY’S CLEANING. Residential/Commercial.

Reliable, Available!

250-769-0830, 250-718-7165 SHOW Home Cleaning. Let us shine for you. Residential/ Commercial, office/ construction. Bonded & insured. Call 250-212-6101

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 COMPUTER Technician Quick Response (SPECIAL $40 hr) also iphone & ipod suport.

Evenings & Wkends, 30 yrs Exp. Paul: 778-821-2059 or 250-860-0011

Contractors JELLIS Carpentry & Contracting Ltd. Carpentry & Painting Services. Scott 250-300-3250.

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

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

Financial Services DROWNING IN Debt? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements.

Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. Toll Free 1 877-5563500 www.mydebtsolution.com GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s that simple.

Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.

Services

Financial Services

Holistic Health

MATURE MALE WILL PROVIDE A NON-SEXUAL FULL BODY TANTRIC MASSAGE, to experience and remember.

All genders welcome. Convenient time slots available.

Call 250-448-5112

Services

M O N E Y P R OV I D E R . C O M . $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

REDUCE DEBT by up to 70% Avoid bankruptcy. Free consultation.

BBB accredited.

250-860-1653 www.4pillars.ca

CASE Studies needed. Our students are ready for : Manicure, $20, Pedicure, $20, Reflexology, $29. Massage $29. naturalhealthcollege.com Call 250-868-3114

Massage (Reg Therapist)

Services

Countertops REFACE Countertops.

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

Drywall ARCADE 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)

Sewer/Septic, Rock Walls, & Landscaping. Certified. Free Estimates.Tony 250-707-0111

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

Framing SEMOH HOMES LTD. Framing, Foundations & Renovations. Mark at 250-878-0424

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

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

Call Dave (250)-212-1716 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. Rototilling & Mowing. 250-878-1315 ASHTON’S Lawncare. Clean ups, power raking, aerating, fertilizing & weekly cuts. Call 250-717-0562, 250-470-2373 Aspen Landscaping. Aerating, power raking, irrigation start ups. No HST. 250-317-7773 CUSTOM Rototilling. Veggie & flower gardens. 250-862-0821 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 Dethatching. Aerating & Clean Ups 250-863-8935 I WANT TO CUT Your Lawn!

Plain & simple, your lawn needs cutting, and I cut lawns.

I’m asking for your business, and in exchange, you will receive both excellent value and exceptional service, GUARANTEED! Weekly maintenance, power raking, pruning, aerating, spring clean-ups, etc.

Senior’s discounts, all inquiries welcome! 250-878-7283 ...Common Sense Yard Care...

JIM’S MOWING. Book your Spring Clean up Now. 310-JIMS (5467)

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 TAM’S Gardening.

Spring clean-ups/Maint. Planting, weeding, pruning. 250-575-3750

Gutters & Downspouts KELOWNA GUTTER Cleaning and repairs, re-slope gutters,etc Richard 250-718-6718

MARYANNE’S Kitchen Designs. Dealer for kitchen craft, Merit & Leelynn.250-317-7523

Landscaping

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

250-215-1712, 250-768-5032 SENIOR Fenton’s Handyman Services.

Fencing, Painting, House Maint.(250)863-2129

Home Improvements OLD SCHOOL Construction. framing to flooring. Lg & sm renos, quality workmanship.

Organized jobsites. Lic & ins.

Sen. disc. Cory 250-862-7094

Snowclearing

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

Sundecks

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

Tiling

TILE Setter. Artistic Ceramics.

Custom tile setting. Call 250870-1009

Tree Services

Machining & Metal Work

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

Call Dave (250)-212-1716

GET BENT Metal Fab, fences, gates, railings, security bars, 863-4418www.getbentmetalfab.ca

Trucking/ Bull Dozing

Moving & Storage

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

AAA Best Rates Moving $59+.

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

Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance trips. Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250-493-2687 JOE’S MOVING.reasble rates fully equip’d trucks, local-long dist, no job too small470-8194 NORTH END Moving Service Local/Long Distance. Free Estimates 250-470-9498

Painting & Decorating 1ST. In customer service, Cando Painting, prof. reliable crew, 15yrs. in business, Int/Ext. Eddie 250-863-3449 CALL COR’S PAINTING. On time, on budget. Neat & tidy. Focus on repaints. Lic & ins. Senior discount.

Cory Doell 250-768-8439

DALE’S PAINTING Service.

Painting Kelowna a better place since 1982. 862-9333 F.J. MARK LTD. PAINTING Quality workmanship & service. Call Fred 250-863-9373 I.L. Painting & Decorating.

Nice, clean & quality painting.

In/Out painting. 250-707-1771 RADAS Custom Painting. 24 yrs exp., Prof. and Clean. DJ 250-808-5555, Rada 863-7606

Plumbing 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.

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

Much more!Ask 250-808-1473 RYDER ROOFING LTD. Free est, ‘From a hole in your roof to a whole new roof.’ 250-7653191.

Rubbish Removal Handypersons

Sand/Gravel/Topsoil

Neighborhood Trucking & Delivery. Topsoil, Ogo Grow, Bark Mulch, Sand. Visa, Debit Mastercard. 250-870-1138

250-808-0733 SKYHIGH DISPOSAL. Full service Junk Removal & Bin Rentals.

ED-SON’S 1 Ton Dump Truck.

“Anything you can’t haul, give me a call”!(250)-718-1595

ERIK the STUDENT RUBBISH REMOVAL,

TREE REMOVAL HAULS FROM $39.99 & UP.

250-859-9053

Window Cleaning

Window Cleaning.

Gutter Cleaning. Pressure Cleaning.

Call Wayne 250-826-5363

Pets & Livestock

Equestrian DIAMOND H TACK 16TH ANNUAL Garage Sale, Saturday, April 14th at 9AM Sharp! Consign your Horse, Rider & Stable Products from March 24 to April 11th 1953 Kirschener Rd. Kelowna, BC (250)-762-5631

Feed & Hay

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

250-838-6630.

EDVENTURE HAY SALES, Hay for Sale, Enderby, Small squares $4-$6, Grass mix Alfalfa 4x5 Rounds $30-$40 (250)838-7362

Ginseng tarps 24’ x 165’ for shade or windbreak. Inexpensive and attractive solution for hay shed, livestock shelter etc. $150 each. 250-558-8322.

Quote available for installation.

HAY FOR SALE; Grass or Grass Alfalfa mix, Round bales $70 each, approx.

800lbs. Large square bales, 3x3x8, $160/ton.

Delivery avail. on larger orders. 250838-6630

*HAY-SALES-GUARANTEED Quality Grass, Alfalfa, Mixed square bales, round bales & Silage bales. Delivery avail.

(250)804-6081,(250)833-6763.

Hauling ATTENTION The Capital News cannot be responsible for errors after the first day of publication of any advertisement. Notice of errors on the first day should immediately be called to the attention of the Classified Department to be corrected for the following edition.

Pets

Havanese & Bichon Pups available, good disposition, family oriented, first shots, dewormed, micro chipped for Identification. For more info and pricing call 250-832-4923 or email: rleech@telus.net

JACK Russell puppies wormed & first shot, ready to go, 1-(250)832-1592

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Merchandise for Sale

Merchandise for Sale

Pets

Firewood/Fuel

Misc. for Sale

Unregistered Purepred Rottweiler puppies, taking deposits now, puppies due Apr15, Must be paid in full, if requesting tails on.

(250)549-0324 250-547-6815

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Merchandise for Sale

FIREWOOD. Fir $185/crd, Jack Pine $150/cd, Ponderosa, $125. Jim, 250-762-5469 WANTED Applewood, will buy as rounds/logs, or can remove trees for wood. 604-970-4041

$100 & Under

Furniture

(4) RADIAL steel belted tires.

215-160R16 95T. $100. Call 250-768-2491 FM/AM Receiver $60 obo (250)768-6834 New Boxed Christmas Tree 7 ft with multi colored lights. $95 (250)448-5489

$200 & Under 1999 Norco Sasquatch Mtn Bike $200 obo (250)765-1633

$300 & Under NEW shower stall, 40x40 w/glass doors. Value $2500.

Asking $300. 250-765-1633 PANASONIC TV, 27”, working good, color, $300. 250-7655637

Farm Equipment Cherry Hydro cooler, 2 compressors, 7.5hp & 5hp, stainless steel tank, 40-50 boxes per hour, good condition, $50,000obo, (250)498-9696

Firearms HUSQVARNA 30-06 feather weight w/ red field scope. mint cond clip model $1000 (250)764-2237 OPEN EASTER FRIDAY & SATURDAY with great deals at Weber & Markin Gunsmiths, the Best Little Gun Shop Around, 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575 Tues-Sat 10-6

Free Items

3, 4’ track lights, approx 55 yards of carpet & underlay.

Call 250-764-8074 FREE 2 campers Pick up at 175 Kriese Rd. N.Rutland.

Take em away!!!

FREE Corner Tub. White.

You Pick Up. Call (250)-8608744 FREE FIREWOOD in Lower Mission. Call Karl (250)-7647760 FREE horse manure. Dilworth area. You load or we load. Call 250-762-4600 FREE Horse Manure. Mail Rd Glenmore Area. Self Serve.

(250)-765-3093 FREE Lazy boy- Burgundy Rocker Recliner. You pick up.

(250)763-3862 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

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Perfect for curling up of Perfect for curling up in front in front of with that with that special someone. (house someone. included) special www.royallepagekelowna.com www.royallepagekelowna.com

Furniture USED OFFICE FURNITURE! Over Stocked with all sizes of Metal Filing Cabinets, Task Chairs, Desks and Tables. All items are in GREAT condition!

Visit our showroom Mon. to Fri. 8.00am to 4.30pm daily, at TOTAL OFFICE, 420 Banks Rd. Kel. 250-717-1626.

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.

Garage Sales GLENMORE - Tons of kids stuff! Tools and cookies too!

617 Spruceview Pl. S. Fri. 6, 4-7; Sat. 7, 8-1. R or S.

Heavy Duty Machinery Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc. All insurance in place to work on your property. 250-260-0217

Medical Supplies Shoprider Mobility Scooters & Powerchairs. New & Used, New Stair & Platform Lifts, Kel: 250-764-7757 Vernon: 250542-3745 T-free 888-542-3745 www.okmobility.ca

Misc. for Sale CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs?

Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-9815991.

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Misc. Wanted

Apt/Condos for Sale 50+ Society Complex. 1196 sq’, 2bd, 2bth, 6appl, FP, sec prking, shop & strge. Call 250763-8121 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. 6 appl’s, secure parking, large private patio. $149,000 MLS Charlene Bertrand Coldwell Banker (250)-870-1870 THINKING OF SELLING YOUR PROPERTY? For a confidential, no obligation, FREE market evaluation of your property call Mark Jontz, Royal Lepage 250-861-6002 or cell 250-717-6330 anytime.

Houses For Sale

ATLAS Metal Lathe Model 54, tons of attachments, Mint cond. Call for more info. $2500. 250-764-2237 Hydraulic Press – 12 ton, $170. Call 778-478-9282 RIGID 300 threader & work tray, stand, oiler & bucket, reemer & cutter, 1/2”-2” rachet dies. $500. 250-768-5272

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For Sale By Owner

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6.5km out Westside Rd, 12 yrs old, $51,900. 250-550-5550 MORTGAGES LOW RATES. 3YR. 2.99% 5 YR. 3.29% 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.

OPEN EASTER FRIDAY & SATURDAY with great deals at Weber & Markin Gunsmiths, the Best Little Gun Shop Around, 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575 Tues-Sat 10-6

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DIY STEEL Building deals!

Many sizes and models. Make an offer on clearance buildings today and save thousands of dollars. Free brochure - 1-800668-5111 ext. 170.

FAST RELIEF the First Night!!

Restless leg Syndrome and leg cramps gone. Sleep soundly, safe with medication, Proven results. 1-800-7658660. www.allcalm.com **HOME PHONE Reconnect** Call 1-866-287-1348. Prepaid long distance specials! Feature package specials! Referral program! Don’t be without a home phone! Call to Connect!

1-866-287-1348.

SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT

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$164,020 11.8 acres cabin Arrow Lakes area 250-269-7328 Pic’s email selkirk8@telus.net

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HUGE MEGA SALE @ OK Estates Furniture We are seriously OVERSTOCKED with COOL Mid Century Modern Home Furnishings. MORE Arriving Weekly!! 3292 Hwy 97N, 1.5km N of McCurdy.

250-807-7775 11-5 Tues-Sat MOVING Sale. Call 778-4841582 STAR STORES NOW OPEN BRING IN THIS AD & GET 10% OFF Any item in the store #9-1753 Dolphin Ave, Kel. (corner Kirshner & Dolphin) LOOK for the RED AWNINGS. 250-868-3255 COME IN & BROWSE; Antiques, furniture, tools, hardware, paint & much more. Top Quality acrylic paint & stain - 5 gal $44, 1 gal $12, Garden Tools - $8-$12 WESTERN STAR AUCTIONS. Buying Estates, Tools, Collectable’s and Furniture. Cash Paid or Consignment to Auction. #8-730 Stremel Rd. (778)753-5580

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Partial List Includes: 3 - True 4’ Ref. Prep Tables, 2 - True Double Door Coolers, 2 - Uniwell DX 890 Touch Screen Terminals with Cash Drawers & 3 Printers, Under Counter Ice-o-Matic Ice Machine, 2 Pannini Grills, 2 - Soup Pot Warmers, Amana Microwave, Juice Machine, 3 Tub Stainless Steel Sink with Sprayer, Sink with Cutting Table, Stainless Steel Tables, Bunn Coffee Maker, Signs & Pictures, Stainless Steel Shelves, Metal Racks, Stools & Chairs, Tables, Dishes, Utensils, Rolling Cart, Home Theatre System & More.

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5 Bedrooms, den and 3 full bathroom house for sale. Located in Rutland on a quiet cul-de-sac. 2600 sq.ft. house with hardwood and tile, has an open concept upstairs. Easy to care for yard with back yard access from another cul-de-sac.

Close to shops, schools & bus route. $421,000. Please call Treena 250-212-2874 to view.

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.

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Duplex / 4 Plex

Homes for Rent

Suites, Lower

GOOD side x side duplex near Cosco, ideal for responsible family, 4bd+den, 2bth, rec room, appliances, blinds, fenced yard, NS, NP, May 1. $1225 /mo. Call 250-769-5871 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

RUTLAND - 3bdrm, 2baths, near school/bus. Very nice, quiet neighborhood Avail. now.

NP, $1300/mo + utils. Call 250-765-3002, 250-863-5616

DRIVE by 947 Bernard Ave 2bdrm bsmt, priv. entry, laundry 1 bath, appls. NP.$800/mo + utils Gold Realty Terry Avail April 1st (250)717-3177 LRG 2bd bsmt suite, close to OC, shopping, utils, lndry incl, $1000. May 1. 250-763-2399 RUTLAND- 2bdrm gr level, priv entry, 5appls,FP, heat, nr bus route. NS. NP, NP. ND, ideal for wrkng/couple, Avail immed. $1000 250 762-6519

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 Spacious 1&2bdrm aprtmnts close Capri Center mall in newly renovated building. Fr, st, dw, ac, hotwater, ug parking, laundry services avail.

Avail immed $775 & $875. Call 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

Commercial/ Industrial

2BDRM Mobile Home, many renovations. 132-3745 Lakeshore Rd. April 6 & 7, 10am4pm. 250-717-1767

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.

COMMERCIAL/OFFICE SPACE IN LAKE COUNTRY 1100sq’ Office space for lease. Reception area, four offices, coffee/ storage room.

Located on Beaver Lake Road, 1 1/2 blocks from Highway 97.

Easy access.

Offstreet parking. $1100.00/month +utils.

Lease negotiable.

Phone:(250)766-3700

Other Areas NOVA SCOTIA Rural water front lots for sale. Country living at its best. Three bedroom apartments for rent. 45 miles to university town. 1-902-5222343 www.sawmilllanding.com waterfront@bellaliant.net

Duplex / 4 Plex

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

250-491-3345, 250-869-9788

3BD & 2BD, 2 full bath, livingrm, diningrm, kitchen, 5appls, all window blinds, 2 balconies, garage. NP. Avail April 1. Call 250-860-8583 3BD, 2bth, 4appls, family or adults, NP. $1200+utils. April 1 Call 250-769-6709 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. $1100 plus shared utilities. Non-smoking, no parties, pets negotiable.

Email kparnell@shaw.ca.

AVAIL May 1. Upper 2bd, near KLO college, 2.5bth, 4appl, cov’d patio, garage. $1250 utils incl. NP, ref’s req’d 250-861-9013, 250-878-2049

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Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 1BD, $650+utils, close to all amens, NP. Available May1st.

Also 2bdrm Available May15th Call (250)-861-4700 1 Month FREE! 1Bdrm Apt, 1st flr, $775. 1bd, 3rd flr, $825.

55+, NS, ND, NP, Appliances.

Excellent condition. Gordon Manor near Capri Centre. Includes Strata Fee! Call (250)764-5151

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

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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

Modular Homes 2Bdrm Mobile on acreage in country setting. NS, NP,quiet tenants pref.$600/mth + utils. call evenings at 250-763-1251

Homes for Rent 2BD, 1bth, Ellison area, close to dog park. No dogs. $850 +utils. Call (250)-869-2186 2BDRM, Winfield, country setting, NP, NS, prof couple/single, ref’s. April 1st, $1100 utils & cable incl. 250-317-2279 3 BDRM, 2.5 bath, 2800 sq.ft. ranch house on the Similkameen River, 10 kms east of Princeton. $1400/month utilities included, pets on approval, references required. Farm chores required as part of rent. Available

immediately. Call Raymond at 604-671-3282 3Bdrm 2 bath DT, Martin Ave. To be completely updated in May with or without appls. NP NS Long term lease preferred.

Available June 1st $1100$1200 + utils Ref’s Req’ed (250)862-8712 3BDRM House, close to all ammenities, $1100. NS, NP. Old Glenmore. 250-470-7291 3or4 bdrm home, Shannon Lk Rd. Dbl Gar, f/s, d/w, w/d, a/c, close to elementary school, Available May 1, no pets, $1625+util 250-869-9788 3 or 4 bdrm, Winfield area, $1575+util, backs onto Range land, f/s, d/w, w/d, a/c, May 1, Prefer no pets, but might consider some. 250-869-9788 4BD. 3 baths $1400 NP. NS. E.Kel. near bus Call Paramjit 250-878-5761, or 250-3175047 or 250-860-2297 4BDRM, 2bath, 2 kitchen, garage, large yard, Lower Mission, $1695, 1/2 duplex, 4bdrm, 2bath, 2 kitchens, Rutland, $1495. 250-860-6995.

DRIVE by 969 Bernard Ave. 2 storey house 3bdrm 1.5 baths appls, walk to everything, big yard. $1400/mo + utils. Gold Realty/Terry. Avail. April 1st.

(250)-717-3177 DT 2+1bd Lrg deck, f,s, longterm pref’d. May 1st NP, Nparty,ND,middle aged+ pref. Ref’s DD,$1200+utils.250-860-1038.

KELOWNA- QUIET lake view property w/in ground pool, 2200sq ft, 3 bdrms, 2 bath, below Quail’s Gate Winery w/central A/C, 5 appls, 1 yr lease. N/S, small pet ok. Availble May 1. $1500. Call (778)755-5585.

LOVELY 3bd Home, Downtown area, private deck & stamped patio, 5appls. Pets considered. $1450. Call 250899-0911 MAIN floor, absolutely beautiful open concept 3bdrm 1 bath + family room all appls, w/d gas stove, single garage, beautiful yard, A/C, BI-Vac Must like yard, pets welcome Rutland area. $1450/mo Avail. May 1st (250)878-3072 MAY 1st- N.Glenmore- two storey house 3 bedrooms, office, familyroom, 2 baths, carport, patio, greenhouse, extra large yard, fruit trees, splendid view, NS. NP. $1550/mo+ utils 250-860-7012

Apt/Condo for Rent

Spacious top floor. 4bd+den, 2bth. Living & diningrm, kitchen, family room, double garage, appls incl, gas FP. Across from KGH, close to schools, shopping, beach & bus. Feb 1. $1500 on short term lease.

Utilities not included.

Call Marita @ 250-860-4836 THINKING OF SELLING YOUR PROPERTY? For a confidential, no obligation, FREE market evaluation of your property call Mark Jontz, Royal Lepage 250-861-6002 or cell 250-717-6330 anytime.

Office/Retail HWY 97 North, 1800sq’ of retail, 1500-3300sq’ of indust. & compound.

Rutland area.

2000sq’ Retail. 250-765-3295

Rooms for Rent Room for rent. Furn’d bdrm, $475/mo.Also Trailer, $500/mo Call 250-317-2546

Senior Assisted Living MISSION Area. Independence with Care. Furnished. Includes All meals, snacks, laundry, utilities, cable TV, private bedroom & livingroom. $1250/mo (250)-317-3341

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 above grnd, large,priv ent, sep patio, sep WD, A/C, gas FP, $800 incl sat. TV, wifi & utils NS,NP. Avail now,762-9726.

1BD, avail now. Rutland. Near schools/shops. $700 incl utils.

NP. bus route. 250-765-2903.

1BD bsmnt in North Glenmore. April 15. $750+ shrd utils. NP/NS. 250-861-3367 1BD. Now available in Crawford. $750. inclusive, 5appl., NS, NP, ideal for sing employed person. 250-764-4266 1BD quiet country walkout, lrg windows, patio, prtly furn’d, wl/lndry. $700. 250-765-7757 1Bdrm bsmt ste Capri mall area $775 incl’s utils. $380 DD Avail April1st (778)478-1607 1BDRM furn’d suite, $800 all utils incl. parking for 1 vehiccle, bus stop near by, recently reno’d, clean and bright, NS, NP. 250-878-5780 1BDRM, living room & 1 bath.

Rutland, near gym, bus & school. $675, 250-765-0623 & 250-859-5456 & 250-864-6160 1 Person, 1200 sqft. NS, NP, pet, $800 incl all utils, close to amens. Glenrosa, 768-0671 2BD. Hosp. area, fireplace, lg. yrd. w/creek, bus school $800.+1/2utils, 250-868-9059 3BD a/c, priv laundry,driveway bus school cble wireless utils incl’d NS NP $1100 Avail May 1. 250-826-2233 April 1st. Hosp. area, 1bd, FS/DW, cbl/ac, full bth NS/NP, 1person, $700. 250-860-8031 AVAILABLE April 1st, 2bdrm, 1bath, $990 utils not included.

WD incl, NS, NP, Rutland area. 250-763-9693 AVAIL immed. 2bd bsmnt suite, $1000. 5appl, NS, NP. Near Nesters. 250-470-3449 BEAUTIFUL 1bd w/o in Blk Mnt. $900 incl utils, heated flooring, int, cbl, FS, WD, DW & micro, Nparties, NS, small pet ok. Dan, 250-212-7113 Bright 2bdrm Newly Reno’d 5 apppls includes utils, covered parking, storage,central air $1000/mo (250)717-3580

Suites, Upper

2BD. Newly reno’d, Rutland, private, utils/cbl./wifi/lndry incl., np, ns, $900.+DD. Call 250807-7864, 250-718-4167 2BD.Upper 4 Plex Unit in quiet area of Rutland. 5 appliances, carport & storage. NS. NP. No Parties. Older adults preferred. $830/mo + utilities. D.D.Req’d Call 250-451-9923 3BD, 1bth, Rutland, recent reno, NS, NP, not suitable for younger children. $1050+utils WD incl. 250-763-9693 ATTENTION The Capital News cannot be responsible for errors after the first day of publication of any advertisement. Notice of errors on the first day should immediately be called to the attention of the Classified Department to be corrected for the following edition.

EXCELLENT Condition 2bd, 5appl, utils incl, quiet cul-desac, nice yard,storage. $1100.

Avail immed. 250-717-3580 MODERN Bright top floor, 2 bdrm+den/office, 2 bath. Adult Orientated 4 appls, central air, lrg back yard & deck. NS. No dogs. Avail. April 1st. $995 (250)762-3514 PEACHLAND 3bd newly painted, garage, view, $1100+ 2/3 utils. NP, NS, NP, ref’s, Adults pref. Call 250-808-9037

Quiet, Bright, 1bd. Furn ste, Lake/Colg/Shops. Resp. NS Adlt, NP. $745 Incl. 762-0317 msg

Transportation

Antiques / Classics

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

Auto Accessories/Parts

Garage sale of MECHANIC SHOP, Clean up of misc parts, engine, tranny’s. Come see at 264 Leon Ave., for Best offer.

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

Auto Financing

Apt/Condo for Rent

BEST DEALS IN KELOWNA! Affordable 1, 2 & 3 Bdrms AC, near schools, shopping & bus route. Insuite laundry H.Up’s.

Across from Park. Clean Quiet & Spacious.

Sorry NO Pets. Well Managed Building (250)-861-5605 or (250)-861-5657

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Recreational/Sale

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10ft Slumber Queen Camper.

Fully Loaded. $1900 obo Ken(250)768-6834 36ft 2007 Cameo by Carriage 5th Wheel. Loaded, like new, set up on lot. $49,000 will take offers. 778-821-2787 Super Camper - 10’ Caribou, fully loaded, a/c, microwave, etc, Moving must sell $8,800 obo (250)260-4435

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Trucks & Vans

Trucks & Vans

Auto Loans or We Will Pay You $1000

All Makes, All Models.

New & Used Inventory.

1-888-229-0744 or apply on line at: www.kiawest.com (click credit approval) Must be employed w/ $1800/mo. income w/ drivers license. DL #30526

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Cars - Domestic 1993 Nissan Maxima, V6, 3L, fully loaded, $900 obo. Call 250-212-4205

1999 Cadillac STS

Scrap Car Removal 1AA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Min $60 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 250-899-0460 ARMOUR Towing. Scrap Car Removal., Up to $100 CASH 7 days/week (250)-801-4199 Scrap Batteries Wanted We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equip. $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

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.

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Expression of Interest

EOI PARKS 2012-001 Park Security Contractor Services The Regional District is seeking Expressions of Interest from qualified independent resident contractors to provide Security Contractor Services at Bertram Creek Regional Park.

The consideration to be paid for the services provided shall be reduced rent for the home located in the Park for use by the Security Contractor as their residence.

An expression of interest including a résumé listing relevant experience and references will be received at the Regional District of Central Okanagan, 1450 KLO Road, Kelowna, BC up until 12:00 pm, Local Time, April 13th, 2012.

The Regional District reserves the right to reject any or all responses, and to accept any proposal or offer which it may consider to be in the best interest of the Regional District.

Full details on the service requirements are available by contacting Parks Services at 250-469-6232 or from the Regional District’s website at: www.regionaldistrict.com/ purchasing or from the Regional District of Central Okanagan, Parks Services, 2nd floor, 1450 KLO Road, Kelowna, BC V1W 3Z4.

Time To Start Covering Some Ground!

REDUCED: 5.8L, V8, automatic, 2 wheel drive, two tone, with canopy.

230,000 kms. Comes with extra tires. Asking $1800 obo. Call 250-765-8283 before 9 pm.

1997 Plymouth Voyager Van, good shape, 147,700kms, $1600. 250-859-0277 1998 250 Silverado 4x4 Extra Cab, Short Box. 454 Motor.

Auto. Trailer Pkg. Leather,155K Runs Great No Rust. $5000 (250)317-5860 2008 Ford Ranger, supercab sport. 74,000km, 5spd, 6 cylinder, stereo, tinted windows, sprayed box liner, winter tires. $8,995, 250-762-3116

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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.

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Conversion disorder reflects the power of suggestion I t sounds like something out of a bad horror film—a mysterious ailment that starts in one person and quickly spreads through a large group causing distressing symptoms like nausea, muscle weakness, headaches and fits, but has no discernable cause.

Mass hysteria (sometimes called mass psychogenic illness or conversion disorder) occurs when a group of individuals spontaneously experience the same or similar symptoms during a period of stress.

This is a well-documented phenomenon all the way back to the Mid-

HEALING MINDS

Paul Latimer dle Ages, one that most commonly occurs among young women.

It was brought to the forefront in the media just this year after 12 school girls in LeRoy, New York began experiencing Tourette’s-like symptoms in January.

After much media attention and analysis, they were diagnosed with con-

version disorder.

Several other famous cases have occurred across the centuries and often do happen in school or factory settings.

Typically, symptoms have no plausible organic basis, symptoms are not life threatening and have a rapid onset and recovery, they occur in a segregated group in the presence of extraordinary anxiety, are spread via sight, sound or oral communication and spread down the age scale beginning with older, higher status people.

Although it is wellknown, the psychiatric diagnostic manual does not have a separate diagno-

sis for mass psychogenic illness—this phenomenon is described within the context of conversion disorder.

In order for a diagnosis of conversion disorder to be made one or more symptoms must be present that affect voluntary motor or sensory function; psychological factors such as stress are judged by a clinician to be a factor; the symptoms are not intentionally produced or faked and can’t be explained fully by a general medical condition, substance use or cultural experience; the symptoms cause significant distress or impair-

ment; and the symptoms are not better accounted for by another mental disorder.

Some of the symptoms associated with conversion disorder or mass psychogenic illness include impaired coordination or balance, weakness or paralysis of part of the body, speech impairment,

difficulty swallowing and urinary retention.

In cases of mass psychogenic illness, sufferers are treated as individuals with conversion disorder and a very important feature of this treatment would involve explanation of what has occurred.

In some cases, physiotherapy, occupation-

al therapy or treatment of co-existing anxiety or depression can be helpful.

Mass psychogenic illness is one more example of both the power of suggestion and of the human brain.

Paul Latimer is a psychiatrist and president of Okanagan Clinical Trials. dr@okanaganclinicaltrials.com

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CUISINE from Jude’s kitchen bread for Easter Most families have traditions around Easter, such as hunts for sweet little eggs, but as on all occasions, many of the traditions revolve around food and the sharing of meals.

Ours was always to have a ham for dinner, but many people serve a roasted lamb or a turkey. I read somewhere that the tradition of a ham stems from an era before we had such reliable refrigeration, and the best meats left by spring, from the previous fall’s slaughtering or hunting, were those that had been cured, such as hams.

But there are lots of other food traditions, from colourfully-dyed, hard-boiled eggs to hot cross buns and sweet breads.

At this latitude there are as yet few fresh, local vegetables, except those grown in a greenhouse, to recommend as side dishes to whichever main dish you choose to serve your family, so even though it's officially spring, the root vegetables of winter are still mainstays.

Whichever beast graces your table this Easter, I’d recommend you pair it with a new wine produced by a new winery, owned by the Stewart family of Quails’ Gate and Daniel Zepponi, who used to be president of Mission Hill Family Estate, but who worked in the wine business in the Napa Valley in California for decades prior to that.

Plume Winery is now producing wines in California with Napa Valley grapes and selling them mainly in Canada. The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon is a luscious wine with lots of bright berry flavours against a background of dark, ripe fruit and a slightly spicy finish.

Easter breads are another tradition embraced by many, so I am sharing a less-rich version of a bread that’s easy to make in the bread maker, a tradition that doesn’t go back nearly as far as many traditions do!

For other Easter food ideas, pick up a copy of my new book, Jude’s Kitchen, wherever books are sold. You’ll find more than 200 recipes arranged by the season and featuring foods that are available fresh locally.

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Jammy Braided Easter Bread with Spice Topping This recipe originated in the book that came with my first bread maker, but the machine itself has long since been recycled because I could no longer get parts for it.

I’ve made some alterations to the recipe over the years, and you could use whatever jam you have on hand.

This isn’t nearly as rich or sweet as some Easter breads, which suits me very well after a traditional Easter meal. Although, this could also be served for breakfast Easter morning instead of dessert.

For an extra special touch, melt an ounce or so of dark chocolate and drizzle it over the still-warm loaf after you remove it from the oven.

BREAD: 1 1/4 c. (310 ml) skim milk 1 beaten egg 2 tbsp. (30 ml) butter 1/4 c. (60 ml) sugar 3/4 tsp. (3 ml) salt 3 2/3 c. (900 ml) white flour 1 1/4 tsp. (6 ml) machine bread yeast

FILLING: 1/2 c. (125 ml) jam 2 tbsp. (30 ml) melted, cool butter

TOPPING: 2 tbsp. (30 ml) soft butter 1/3 c. (75 ml) white flour 2 tbsp. (30 ml) brown sugar 1/4 tsp. (1 ml) nutmeg 1/8 tsp. (.5 ml) cloves Carefully measure the first group of ingredients into the pan of your bread maker. ( I melt the butter in the milk in the microwave oven for one minute, then beat the egg into it and add it to the pan). Add remaining ingredients in order. Set the pan properly into the bread making machine, according to the instructions for your machine, set it for dough and press start.

While it’s doing the mixing, kneading and rising for you, grease a couple of sheet pans and dig out the jam you’d like to use. I had some home made black currant jam that was excellent in this, but raspberry, strawber-

ry or whatever you like would also be good.

Mix the topping ingredients together well in a small bowl, ready to crumble over the top of the braid before it is set aside to rise.

When bread machine is finished, dump the dough out onto a lightly-floured surface, punch it down and cut it in half.

Set one half aside under a clean tea towel.

Lightly flour a rolling pin and roll the other half of the dough into a rectangle about 9x14 inches.

Along each of the long sides, make diagonal cuts, three inches long and about one

inch apart. These will be your braids.

Spread half the jam, about a quarter cup, down the centre of the dough, then fold alternate strips of dough over the filling, like a braid. Ease it onto a sheet pan.

Brush with half the butter that you’ve melted and allowed to cool, but not solidify.

Crumble half the topping over it.

Cover with a clean tea towel and allow to rise about a half hour or until doubled in volume. Repeat with the other half of the dough.

Bake at 350 F for 30 to 35 minutes.

Makes two braids.

Contact Jude’s Kitchen at The Kelowna Capital News, 2495 Enterprise Way, Kelowna, B.C. , V1X 7K2; jsteeves@kelownacapnews.com

Some simple guidelines for readers of Jude's Kitchen There are some basics about my cooking that you should know about in using the recipes created for Jude’s Kitchen. *I mean a large egg when a recipe calls for an egg *usually, butter and margarine are interchangeable *usually, salt and pepper is added to your taste *I generally use sea salt

*fresh ingredients top frozen or canned *organic products are my first choice *wherever possible, I use whole grains, not processed *include a variety of them, when possible *wherever possible, I use fresh herbs *fewer quantities of dried herbs are needed than fresh

*I use extra virgin olive oil *I use grapeseed or olive oil to cook with *I don’t deep fry *feel free to substitute. I do *have fun in the kitchen *encourage others to as well

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