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Grey skies and pouring rain couldn’t stop thousands from watching Kelowna’s second annual Vaisakhi parade on Saturday afternoon in Rutland.

Kelowna Sikhs were joined by citizens of all religious and ethnic backgrounds to take in one of the most significant holidays in the Sikh calendar.

Vaisakhi commemorates the establishment of the Khalsa at Anandpur Sahib in 1699 by the 10th Sikh Guru, Gobind Singh.

It is also the ancient harvest festival in the Punjab region, which marks the beginning of a new year.

By 11 a.m. hundreds were already gathered outside of the Okanagan Sikh Temple. The celebration began with a flag raising.

According to Paramjit Patara, president of the Okanagan Sikh Temple and Cultural Society, the flag helps to identify where the temple is.

“It started in the olden days when the Sikhs were warriors, fighting the Moguls for the rights of all humankind,” said Patara.

“Everywhere there was a temple, there was a pole with a flag on it as high as they could get it so the Sikhs could see it from a distance, because that’s where they could come and eat.”

As Saturday progressed, the skies seemed to get more grey and the rain got heavier; however,

Kelowna’s policing shortcomings have been long lamented, but a Monday afternoon decision by Kelowna council should ensure an end to further conversations on the matter—for awhile, anyway.

Council put their support behind a plan that will ultimately bolster the local police force by seven members in 2012—in addition to the four previously approved—and create a funding base to ensure the hiring of 20 extra Mounties and one new civilian member by 2015.

The roster increase would allow for “proactive policing,” said Keith Grayston, director of financial services, adding it also would amount to a one per cent tax bump per year until 2015.

In total, the 2012 cost will roll in at just under $1 million, putting an effective end to the near-zero budget that council previously trumpeted.

“Maintaining satisfactory policing levels is essential, and the Prosser report (on policing resources) showed we were significantly behind,” said Coun. Robert Hobson.

“As reluctant as I am to spend more money, the writing is on the wall. I’m supportive of the direction and the one per cent protective service uplift for this year and the years ahead.”

Councillors also pointed out that one man should

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through Rutland on Saturday. it didn’t stop the parade, nor dampen the spirit of those in attendance.

Patara said that people from as far away as Surrey came to Kelowna for Sat-

urday’s Vaisakhi celebration. He added that he was especially pleased to see plenty of visitors from the non-Sikh community.

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THE WET WEATHER could not dampen the spirits of those marching in, and watching, the Vaisakhi parade

be getting the credit for ensuring that Kelowna has a healthy complement of police officers.

RCMP Supt. Bill McKinnon passionately makes a plea for more officers during every annual budget deliberation and this year he was particularly forceful, noting that recent mistakes by junior officers could have been avoided had there been proper staffing levels.

“I saw McKinnon outside one day and he said ‘we really need help’ and he said it so emotionally,” said Coun. Gerry Zimmermann, crediting McKinnon with the action taken Monday. In addition to the costs for extra officers, policing has taken a bite out of the city’s 2012 budget. RCMP salary increases amounted to an extra 1.75 for this years budget. Luckily, Grayston said, the city already accounted for 1.5 per cent, meaning that taxpayers are only on the hook for an additional $35,000 in 2012.

“There are other costs and potential cost savings coming, but they haven’t come up yet,” said Grayston.

One issue coming is the possibility of a cost associated to the RCMP salary agreement that had been rolled back by the Federal Treasury Board in 2009.

“We will be waiting for information,” he said.

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NEWS ▼ MEET YOUR MAKER

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Consumers urged to change how they value fresh produce Judie Steeves STAFF REPORTER

Farmers need more respect. And, consumers need to be prepared to pay more for farm-fresh produce so farmers can make a living farming, according to Donna Dennison of Little Creek Dressings, on Westside Road.

She was speaking Monday as part of a panel discussion at the first Okanagan Meet Your Maker event in West Kelowna, where chefs, grocery store managers, importers and food producers spent a day meeting each other and talking about food.

More than double the number anticipated by organizers Farm Folk/ City Folk registered for the event, which attracted more than 100.

“People are willing to pay $5 for a cappuccino,” Dennison pointed out, yet they’re not willing to pay what a head of lettuce is worth.

“We take food for granted,” she said.

She told a story about people who came onto the farm to buy fresh produce but they wanted to get it for a lower price than the farmer was asking.

“Most often, that farmer is driving a beater and living in a run-down house, because people aren’t willing to pay him for his work.”

“Farmers need to be paid more,” she said.

Dennison first created her salad dressings for her husband Dale Ziech’s gourmet organic salad greens, but he’s stopped growing because he said people just weren’t willing to pay enough to make farming worth his efforts.

It’s important that everyone support local producers, she concluded.

Chef Roger Planiden said members of the Okanagan Chefs’ Association are huge supporters of local producers, but what’s needed is a distribution

system that would moreefficiently transport products from one end of the valley to the other, and to users like stores and restaurants, without such a huge carbon footprint.

Angela Reid-Nagy of GreenStep said she believes that increasing fuel prices will eventually turn those not already embracing local, to move toward purchase of locallygrown food. “Cost is the only way we’ll convince some restaurants to go local,” she commented.

She would also like to see an agriculture land trust formed in the Okanagan, which would allow people to put land in an endowment to lease out for farming.

That would provide a way for young people to get into farming, and could provide capital for farmers to continue farming, despite the development pressure on land costs.

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In a comparison between the first quarter of 2011 to the first quarter of 2012, a 14 per cent increase in files was found, said Const. Kris Clark.

That translates to nearly 2,000 more files assigned to officers. But the most startling statistic was that more than half were abandoned 911 calls, which is an increase of nearly 480 per cent from the same period last year, 218 compared to 1,044.

Because police must ensure no one is injured or requires help, each abandoned 911 call is deemed an emergency until proven otherwise.

“Abandoned 911s constantly tie up resources,” said RCMP Supt.

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THE VAISAKHI PARADE (right) brough thousands

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ORANGE, symbolic of the Sikh religion, was the

out Saturday, many, like Kelowna city councillor Mohini Sigh,(above) wore colorful traditional clothing

prominent colour during the Vaisakhi parade (above and above left)

▼ VAISAKHI

Colourful event praised for ‘inclusiveness’ Parade from A1 rain,” said Singh.

“This is drawing people from everywhere.

It’s colourful, it’s inclusive, it brings the spirit of togetherness to our city.

That, to me, is very important.”

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Colin Basran’s grandparents were some of the original founders of Kelowna’s Sikh temple. He was on hand Saturday to celebrate Vaisakhi.

“My family has roots in the Sikh religion; we’re one of the first Sikh families to come to the Oka-

Paramjit Patara nagan,” said Basran.

Last year Kelowna hosted its first ever Vaisakhi parade. Basran, who attended the inaugural event, said that there was a bigger turnout this year.

“It’s pretty spectacular.

This is something that I hope will grow each year; I’m hoping next year it’s even bigger.”

Like Singh, Basran agreed that Sikhism is an inviting religion.

“What I like about the Sikh culture is that it’s open. They invite everybody. They just want everyone to come and see what they’re about.

“I would encourage people (who) weren’t able to get down this year, mark it on your calendar for next year. It’s a great way to immerse yourself in the culture.”

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SOME OF THE SPECTATORS and parade participants await the floats during the Vaisakhi parade.

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NEWS ▼ ROTARY CENTRE

The pros and cons of assisted suicide to be debated here Jennifer Smith STAFF REPORTER

A West Kelowna woman who has signed on to a right-to-die case before the B.C. Supreme Court must wait for one more hurdle before the courts decide her fate and the future of terminally ill patients who want to choose when they die.

On Monday, April 16, both sides in the case, Carter et al, on which West Kelowna’s Gloria Taylor is a co-plaintiff, were asked to provide more evidence given the recent Bedford case in Ontario.

That case decided the constitutionality of Canada’s laws against bawdy houses and communicating for the purposes of prostitution, and according to Justice Lynn Smith,

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who is presiding over the Carter case, considered matters of exploitation and harm, which are also considerations in the context of assisted death decisions.

“We were expecting a decision March/April, so it was really to be any day now,” said Wanda Morris, executive director of Dying With Dignity, who provided testimony in the case.

The delay means a debate on whether suicide should be legal, planned for Thursday at Kelowna’s Mary Irwin Theatre, will likely take place before the B.C. court lays out its position.

The Centre For Inquiry, the group responsible for protesting television psychic Sylvia Brown’s recent visit and posting atheist bus advertisements stating there

is probably no God, are hosting the event, though it will be moderated by CBC radio morning host Chris Walker.

Arguing people should not have the right to legally commit suicide will be Margaret Dore, a lawyer from Washington State who unwittingly found herself on the opposing side of right-to-die legislation which she attended a public debate in 2008.

The state made assisted suicide legal via a plebiscite and Dore has been travelling to other states ever since to trying to prevent similar legislation from proceeding.

She believes the laws, as written in the states which have adopted assisted suicide, protect the rights of doctors and heirs over patients and leave the door open for elder abuse

and the misuse of power by family members and friends.

“It’s written so that someone who will inherit from the person (who is committing suicide) is allowed to be the one who takes them in and helps them sign up,” she said of the Washington State law, noting she’s found several problems in different laws assembled to deal with the issue.

From loopholes in the definition of self-administered, to problems with the definition of “terminal” illness, a key requirement, she argues the issue is too complicated to legalize— at least as it has been done thus far.

As evidence, she points to the story of Jeanette Hall, who voted for the assisted suicide legislation adopted in Oregon

in 1997 and then pursued using the option herself.

Hall had been diagnosed with a terminal illness and given six months to a year to live.

Her doctor opposed the legislation and talked her out of it, offering her another form of treatment.

She is alive today, 12 years later.

Morris, on the other hand, will argue that the jurisdictions which have adopted right-to-die legislation—Oregon State, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Washington State—have proven that checks and balances can be built into the equation to ensure the patient is giving informed consent.

“In Oregon, the request has to be initiated by the patient, so that’s an oral request and it must be followed by a written re-

quest,” she said.

“It then kicks off a whole string of checks and balances.”

There is a request for prescription and a waiting period and only the patient themselves can make the requests to a doctor, she will point out.

Morris got involved in the issue after witnessing a horrific death and deciding that she does not believe Canadians should have to endure pain and suffering that can be avoided.

She believes assisted suicide is a health care issue and an issue which should be dealt with by the medical system.

The debate runs this Thursday, April 19th at the Mary Irwin Theatre in the Rotary Centre for the Arts beginning at 7 p.m.

Admission is free.

▼ COURT

Survey Millions worth of pot to stay in evidence after ruling says get moving Kathy Michaels STAFF REPORTER

A police dog’s bite and other infringements on Charter Rights didn’t offer a B.C. judge cause to exclude $4.8 million worth of pot from evidence, in a case against one of the men allegedly behind a Beaverdell grow-op.

Kiet Tu Ly was one of three men arrested and charged with cultivating marijuana and possession for the purpose of trafficking after Mounties raided a wooded property Sept.

3, 2008, seizing 5,102 pot plants from 15 greenhouses.

Over the course of that arrest, Ly’s defence law-

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Those circumstances in addition to questions about whether police had

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B.C. Supreme Court Justice Geoffrey Barrow, however, came to an alternate conclusion. On the matter of the dog bite, Bar-

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“I am not persuaded that the admission of the results of the search of the property on Sept. 3, 2007, would bring the reputation for the administration

of justice into disrepute, and I therefore dismiss the application as it relates to that evidence,” said Barrow.

The ruling came at the end of a voir dire at the trial of Ly and co-accused Cheuk Bun Lee. The third man already pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 18 months.

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A study conducted

by Ipsos Reid in February showed area residents were most concerned about public transport, traffic congestion and condition of roads, said Catherine Knaus associate vice president of Ipsos Reid, noting that it was an unusually robust number.

“In other communities, transportation comes up on the number one, but not the extent we see it in Kelowna…normally it comes in at 27 per cent, in Kelowna’s it’s 37 per cent,” said Knaus.

Although focus centred on the failings of the transportation network when city councillors decided to discuss the issue —some feeling like the results were more reflective of February headlines than reality— the survey looked at numerous areas of life in the Okanagan.

Other areas Kelowna residents would like to see further city investment are police and fire services, protection of the environment and improvement of sewage facilities.

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We’ve had some bad breaks in our life, this just wipes them out.�

Habitat’s “hand up, not handout� policy means that Star will still be required to make mortgage payments; however, there is no interest and the payments go into a revolving fund to build the next Habitat home. “It keeps your pride in tact; you’re paying for your mortgage and you’re also helping for another home for someone else later. That’s very important for us.�

Star said that her kids have seen the designs for the house and are very excited. “Keelan calls it his “forever home.� He’s excited because we won’t have to pick up and move again. My daughter’s very excited that she can paint her room whatever colour she wants instead of renting.�

Despite Saturday’s rainy weather, Jacki Wlodarczyk, resource development officer with Habitat for Humanity Kelowna, said that the fundraiser was a success. “The one thing I can’t control is Mother Nature.

It was rainy, and that definitely dwindled our numbers, but we were pretty busy before the rain started,� said Wlodarczyk.

She said that the community response was very positive.

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NEWS

Former Conservatory project gets addition as part of new life

Kathy Michaels

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Once an incomplete blight on the side of Glenmore, the building formerly known as the Conservatory is nearing completion and showing signs of further growth.

Kelowna city council unanimously approved a development permit for NewTown Planning to move ahead with its plan

to build six rowhouses units, stemming from the large apartment complex along Glenmore Road.

“This building addition will allow the outdoor amenity area to be finished off on all four sides along with change-room facilities and landscaping,” city staffer Danielle Noble told councillors, explaining there are plans for a pool to be built for residents within a court-

yard that will be formed with the row of housing.

“The proposed rowhouse form of housing introduces a greater variety of housing options on the subject property to improve housing stock for residents.”

It also creates a strong connection to the adjacent street and gives additional “animation” to the street frontage.”

The row houses will

be added to the city’s sale stock, while the 99 units in the original building will be rented out until the market shifts, and a demand for ownership increases.

Developers broke ground for the 99-unit Conservatory luxury residential condominium project in October 2002, and for the first few years, it was little more than a yawning hole in the

ground, as the developer worked through financial issues.

Construction started in earnest by 2005, but again was quickly stymied.

It stayed stagnant until 2008 when construction was briefly sparked, until the project went into receivership. Contractors got paid for work they

had put in, but the 60 buyers who had made deposits on the individual units would have to wait until June 2009 to get their money back.

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City grant dollars were divvied up and directed to 13 local organizations Monday, but a few regulars won’t get their annual fill of funding.

The Kelowna Community Foodbank notably didn’t earn a recommendation to get the $10,500 it requested to run its Tiny Bundles program, said Cheryl Miller from the Central Okanagan Foundation.

“This funding is not intended to be permanent,” she said, explaining the foundation has often funded the food bank program, which gives weekly food hampers, as well as baby supplies to vulnerable young families.

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Coun. Robert Hobson questioned the rational of, pointing out offering cash to start a needed program and then cutting it off arbitrarily seemed unusual.

“It punishes organizations that have started a long-running program,” he said, adding he would like to know what happens to the people who have come to rely on services when they’re no longer funded.

Although the food bank seemed to lose out based on its continual dependence, Miller said the bulk of those who didn’t fare well in their attempt to get grants didn’t write

their applications well enough.

“Some just cut-andpaste…you can tell (the application) has been used year after year,” she said.

A diverse group of others, however, jumped through the right hoops and received a bounty of city cash.

The Gospel Mission, for example, will receive $20,000 to buy a new van for their food program.

The Kelowna Community Development Society was granted $8,500 to establish an Elder Day Care program while the YMCA-YWCA was granted $10,000 to de-

velop a program aimed at preventing violence while exploring personal identity achievements and building self-esteem.

The total of Community Social Development grants requested was $125,596, while there was only $88,000 available.

In the end they only had funding recommendations amounting to $49,300.

Sexual Exploitation of Youth grant requests amounted to $32,000 while there was only $22,000 to divvy up.

In the end, there were recommendations for all $22,000.

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NEWS ▼ PET CARE

Constipation in pets can be a sign of a bigger health problem

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Animals are very individual when it comes to their number of bowel movements per day.

There is no set number of bowel movements per day representing a normal function of the intestine.

A normal animal usually passes stool once or twice a day in average.

Constipation is a condition in which there is a reduction in the frequency of bowel movements and the consistency of the stool is dry and hard.

Constipation can ap-

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The most common reasons for constipation are dehydration, changes in the diet (the food has to be rich enough in fiber to produce normal stool), painful defecation, illness such as anal gland infection that leads to reluctance to defecate.

Cats are very finicky about their litter box.

If the litter box is not clean enough, there are changes in the type of litter, or changes in the litter box location, the cat may refuse to use the litter box which later leads to constipation.

Other reasons for constipation include certain drug side effects, anatomical changes in the intestine that cause partial obstruction such as polyps or tumors, metabolic or hormonal imbalances (for example in hypothyroidsm) pelvic injuries, prostate gland enlargement and more.

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Other tests such as a blood test or abdominal ultrasound may be required in the diagnosis process of isolating the underlying cause for the

constipation.

The treatment of constipation consists of laxatives and a high fiber diet.

Severe cases may need to be treated by an enema, a penetrative procedure that is done under sedation/anesthesia in which the feces is evacuated from the colon.

In order to try to prevent constipation you should feed your pet a diet that is high in fiber, make sure your pet has constant access to fresh water at all times.

Cat owners should keep the litter box clean.

If your cat has long hair, brush it often. If your cat tends to swallow hair and form hairballs, you can treat it with a mild lubricant paste that can help it safely pass the hairball.

Chronic constipation

may lead to permanent dilatation of the large intestine, a condition called megacolon.

This condition is found primarily in cats but can also be found in dogs.

The treatment for megacolon is more complicated and in addition to the constipation treatment, other drugs that affect the intestinal innervation and motility are also prescribed.

If you recognize any of the constipation symptoms described, take your pet to be seen by your vet and get help for it.

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The hallmark of constipation is straining to defecate.

When the cat does pass stool, it may be watery at first and then be followed by dry feces. The defecation may be accompanied by crying in pain.

Defecation outside of the litter box can also be a sign that something is wrong.

In advanced cases of the condition, other symptoms such as vomiting, lethargy, hunched back, appetite loss and weight loss can appear.

The diagnosis of constipation is based on a

With local communities expanding at a rapid rate—Kelowna is now Canada’s fourth-fastest growing city—people of multiple faiths and from diverse cultural backgrounds are now making their home in the Okanagan Valley.

On Saturday, April 21, the gender and women’s studies program at UBC Okanagan is co-sponsoring a conference called Women and Faith across

Spiritual Traditions.

This free public event —with conference cosponsors Citizenship and Immigration Canada and the Radha Foundation— will feature local women from an array of cultural and spiritual backgrounds sharing insights about the role of faith in their lives.

Ilya Parkins, assistant professor at the Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences and coordinator of gender and women’s

studies, is excited to partner with community organizations for this event.

“Unfortunately, gender studies has historically been quite wary of engaging with spirituality and religion,” she said.

“But if we in the field want to be open to the realities of diverse people’s lives, though, it’s imperative that we take seriously the importance of spiritual traditions in the way women think of them-

selves, their communities and their own empowerment.”

Parkins described UBC’s Okanagan campus as a microcosm of the cross-cultural and multifaith encounters that are happening across the valley in this period of fast growth, making it the perfect venue for the conference.

“With a rapidly increasing cohort of international students, this campus community is in great need of discussions that promote acceptance, understanding, and respect across cultural groups,” said Parkins.

The conference will be held from 1:30 to 5 p.m., in the University Ballroom, UNC 200. The event open to the public.

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NEWS ▼ GARDENING

Trees are dynamic, living organisms that need to be understood

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ost of us see trees as static objects; large and intimidating but often taken for granted.

A few years ago I grew some oak trees from some acorns I found under an established tree, and to see these little seedlings in their infancy it’s hard to imagine they could someday be 50 feet tall like the beautiful Oak on the old KSS property on Richter Street.

What a beautiful tree it is and what stories it must have of what has taken place under and around its canopy during several decades. I walked past that oak tree many times with my old school buddies chatting about various aspects of life as we saw it.

To look at this tree you might think of it as a 50 foot column of wood with stiff out reaching branch-

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Don Burnett es tapering into smaller more delicate twigs that terminate as thousands of leaves quaking in the breeze.

That’s what we see and what we see is for real but it’s what we don’t see that really fascinates me.

To comprehend this tree more fully, another picture is necessary. What we are looking at is an invisible column of water.

This column is moving constantly upward dividing and subdividing as it rises into smaller streams and threads until in the leaves a continuous halo of moisture meets

the atmosphere. Fifty per cent of the tree is water, always in motion; an unfailing fountain.

It is incredible how the tree, without a pump can get this water to rise up to its uppermost foliage. Trees are so constructed that their pumping force is internal. They have no hearts as do animals to pump the nutrient filled moisture up the trunk; in fact the tree itself is the pump. The moisture enters the root system through fine membranes by a process called osmosis and is taken up the vascular system of the tree by capillary action.

The action is microscopic in its parts but it proceeds so fast and constantly with trillions of cells functioning as a bucket brigade, that the water pumped by our majestic Oak can amount to 200 gallons a day! The

moisture is carried up the tree through tubular xylem cells. Once the moisture gets to the leaves an amazing thing happens. Tiny droplets of moisture combine with carbon dioxide in the air to form carbohydrates – sugars and starches as well as oxygen.

The leaves absorb the starches and sugars and the Oxygen is released into the air. The enriched fluids then go back through the tree via tubular phloem cells feeding the trillions of cells as it travels.

Imagine all of this is going on in every healthy tree as we go about our daily business without us ever taking note. When winter arrives the sap does not go down as most people think but it stays within every portion of the tree except the foliage which withers and drops

to the ground. When the weather warms up, the new buds come to life as the sap begins to move and the process continues.

Trees are amazing examples of living organisms that are often not valued, respected nor understood. I hope I have

inspired you to have a closer look at these wonderful life forms.

Don Burnett is a local garden expert.

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hile Finance Minister Jim Flaherty may have delivered a fatal blow to the Canadian penny, his budget made it abundantly clear that the Conservative government doesn’t give two cents about sharing the sacrifice it’s asking working Canadians to make.

The recent federal budget inflicted a knockout blow to the retirement hopes of many Canadians under the age of 54, raising the age at which Canadians can collect Old Age Security to

67 from 65, beginning in April 2023.

While the Conservatives have hinted at the pending changes to OAS for several months, the budget puts retirement at age 65 out of reach for most Canadians born after 1958.

That is, unless you are a member of Parliament. While ordinary young Canadians must become accustomed to the notion of working until the grave, the Conservative government has preserved an MP pension plan fitting of the ruling elite.

Flaherty hinted that “over time,” changes will be made to require MPs to make 50 per cent of the contributions to their pensions—something the vast majority of private-sector employees already do. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation estimates that MPs currently contribute about $1 to their pensions for every $23.30 supplied by taxpayers, once all the perks federal politicians receive are worked into the equation.

And while the federal budget made vague reference to further

“adjustments” to MP pensions, there was no mention of raising the eligibility age, which currently sits at 55.

So while Canadians are being asked to wait until age 67 before they see the roughly $510 a month in average OAS benefits, the estimated $5,600 in monthly pension benefits awaiting Flaherty are there for the taking.

The government’s priorities have never been more clear.

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avid Suzuki has resigned as a director of his namesake foundation so it won’t be the target of federal government “attacks.”

This news is conveyed to me in a Globe and Mail report that is typically tilted in deference to “Canada’s most famous environmentalist.”

The usual assumptions are woven in: Suzuki is a saint. His every utterance is treated as scientific fact, even when it’s a left-wing political rant.

The Conservative government is

a front for Big Oil that has attacked environmental groups by reminding them that political activities are not eligible for charitable tax exemptions.

In recent years, the Tom Fletcher David Suzuki Foundation’s campaign focus has been noticeably in step with the large U.S. foundations that fund most of B.C.’s enviro-scare industry: first salmon farming and now the Alberta “tar sands” in all its exaggerated horror.

Suzuki’s personal activities aren’t easily distinguished from those of his

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foundation, as was illustrated with his recent CBC documentary that demonized the oil sands.

Diseased fish were displayed, but natural contamination of the Athabasca River was glossed over.

Aboriginal objections were highlighted, while local support and economic benefits were overlooked.

This isn’t science or charity. It’s tabloid journalism. Sensationalize, ignore facts that weaken the drama, play to people’s emotions. And he expects to be subsidized by the CBC and charitable tax exemptions as well?

This news comes as I finish reading Patrick Moore’s book, Confessions of a Greenpeace Dropout. I was

one of many young fans who cheered as Moore, Bob Hunter and the other 1970s Greenpeace pioneers set out from Vancouver to disrupt Soviet nuclear testing, and then turned to the regime’s slaughter of whales.

In 1986, Moore split with Greenpeace and worked to set up a family chinook salmon farm.

He said Greenpeace opposed aquaculture because it destroys tropical mangrove swamps. Tropical prawn farms have no rational connection with B.C., but a global organization needs simple ideas that sell.

This approach was seen in an earlier 1980s campaign against chlorine in pulp mills. Greenpeace pro-

tests against dioxins and the herbicide 2,4,5-T were eventually dumbed down to opposing the use of chlorine in all industries, including production of PVC plastic.

Pulp mills developed a way to eliminate trace dioxins from their production, but that didn’t matter once Greenpeace had a global campaign going. They still used chlorine, so they’re bad.

Speaking of chlorine, PCBs are polychlorinated biphenyls, a persistent background toxin. Tests found levels three to five times higher in some wild salmon compared to

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WFN praised for health facility proposal To the editor: (Okanagan-Coquihalla) MP Dan Albas says he wants public feedback about the potential of a private (and presumably for profit) hospital on the Westbank First Nation land. Let me say, great.

I have written to the Capital News previously, concerning chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency and its potential for helping people with multiple sclerosis .

Right now CCSVI, despite being an internationally recognized condition, is not recognized as a treatable condition in Canada.

MS sufferers who want to be tested and treated for CCSVI are forced to go out of Canada to receive the testing and treat-

ment.

Testing for CCSVI is by way of Doppler ultrasound and MRI, the treatment is via minimally invasive venous angiogram on an outpatient basis.

Canadian hospitals have the facilities to provide the testing (possibly some additional radiology training may be needed), and I am sure we have the doctors in our hospitals who are trained and proficient enough to perform the day surgery.

But Canadians are having to leave their country and pay out of their own pockets anywhere from $6,000 to $10,000, plus travel costs, to get a treatment that can improve their symptoms and their quality of life.

MS has no cure. The

current theory of the disease as an autoimmune condition has never been proven and the drugs prescribed can treat individual symptoms but have never cured any patient nor have they slowed the disease’s progression.

So, obviously a potential treatment that can improve symptoms, that can give back some quality of life, that can potentially slow or possibly stop the progression, not only gives hope but is also the only alternative for MS sufferers.

Mr Albas wonders if the WFN proposal violates the Canada Health Act, to which I reply, who cares?

Right now, despite all its “pillars,” the Canada Health Act is doing abso-

lutely nothing for people with MS who might benefit greatly from CCSVI treatment.

The act denies us the ability to pay for testing and treatment of a recognized condition.

If we go out of the country and pay for the treatment, we cannot get re-imbursement from the provincial MSP programs.

So again let me say: way to go WFN. Build a medical facility where we Canadians can get treated for our diseases, where our hard-earned money at least stays in Canada and where we are at home.

And if anyone thinks this amounts to queuejumping, when you suffer from a disease or condition for which there is a

treatment, but the health care system you have helped fund through your taxes treats you with contempt, then queue jumping cannot be a consideration or a concern.

This is not about the rich taking advantage, this is about ordinary Canadians trying to take back their lives. It’s about ordinary Canadians getting treatment that the Canada Health Act cannot, or will not, provide.

If the WFN can develop a health facility which will allow Canadians to achieve this, then not only should they be encouraged to go for it, th ve my support.

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Capital News reporter Wade Paterson reports that Okanagan-Coquihalla Conservative MP Dan Albas is interested in

hearing the public’s feedback on WFN Chief Robert Louie’s plan to open a private health care facility on Westbank First Nation land.

But wait a second, before anyone tells Mr. Albas what he or she thinks, how about if Mr. Al-

bas first lets the rest of us know what he thinks?

Surely this is what leadership is supposed to be all about?

Mr. Albas admits he has no idea whether Louie’s plan would violate the Canada Health Act. Well here’s an idea—find out.

Doesn’t Mr. Albas know any good lawyers he could reach out to?

What exactly are we paying Mr. Albas for if he can’t provide leadership or interpret Canadian law?

This is a clear case of lazy leadership. You don’t even need a good high-

able to commute to work for a cost of $65 per month (on the bus.)

Now that route 1 has been gutted, I and everyone else that works evenings, cannot get home past 10:30 p.m. any day of the week.

This also holds that those working at any business in the Mission along

Lakeshore can no longer get back downtown as well.

The decision, which needed council approval, will cost me and my family an extra $3,000 per year to insure and maintain a second vehicle, just for me to get to work and back because I work until after 11 p.m.

There used to be two buses after 11 p.m. heading home to the Mission that were busy with working people, students, restaurant patrons and movie-goers. Now there are none.

How are we getting better service with these cuts?

There were already

two different stops at lighted intersections for the H20 on the old route, but I guess being dropped off at the front door of an exercise centre is more important than the thousands of people who live south of the city’s shiny new transit hub at H20.

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Environmentalism questioned Express yourself Fletcher from A10 farmed. But the wild salmon results were ignored in a 2004 study, used by Suzuki to depict farmed salmon as poisonous. His foundation’s salmon farm campaign quietly disappeared down the memory hole after its PCB claims were debunked.

Moore highlighted another bit of greenwashing in a visit to Victoria last year. The vaunted LEED certification for green building standards gives

you points if your concrete is locally sourced, but no points for using wood instead. That’s because the long campaign by major environmental groups has devolved to “logging is bad.”

Here’s the latest example. Greenpeace, ForestEthics and the Sierra Club were bankrolled

by U.S. foundations to negotiate with the B.C. government, aboriginal people and forest companies for the 2006 Great Bear Rainforest agree-

ment on the B.C. coast.

Economic opportunity was delicately balanced against preservation, and First Nations gained new control of forests.

Now the big enviros have begun campaigning against their own deal.

As much as 50 per cent could still be logged, they say. It seems this particular green peace is bad for their business.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com.

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school education to just sit back, take polls, then do whatever looks good.

Louie is providing leadership in this case. We all know what his position is. Why can’t our MP be as candid?

Mischa Popoff, Osoyoos

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NEWS ▼ OKANAGAN COLLEGE

Dental society opens wide with donation for high-tech x-ray trainer Students at Okanagan College are getting an advanced appreciation of dental radiology, thanks to a generous donation from the Thompson Okanagan Dental Society.

Through its annual silent auction, the group raised $10,488.28, and donated the funds to the College’s certified dental assistant program to pur-

chase a highly specialized dental x-ray trainer.

“This provides a tremendous opportunity for the students,” said Catherine Baranow, chairperson of the certified dental assistant department.

The $8,800 high-tech DXTTR model is made, in part, from a human jawbone complete with teeth, which enables students to

safely x-ray the “patient” while benefiting from seeing true human teeth characteristics.

“Our graduates don’t diagnose, but they do need to interpret the information, and this allows them to do that,” Baranow said.

The new model arrived last week, marking a big change for students who had been working

with an older model that featured plastic teeth. This meant important aspects of the tooth’s structure were absent, and therefore couldn’t be viewed in the x-ray.

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OKANAGAN COLLEGE dental students Janelle O’Rourke and Jessica Currie get a lesson from instructor Catherine Baranow on how to take an x-ray on the new hightech model Dexter donated to the certified dental assistant program.

“Until now, we haven’t been able to see the actual bone and the layers of the teeth,” said 19-year-old Janelle O’Rourke, one of 23 students now working with Dexter. “The model shows the facial landmarks as well. It’s a lot easier to see things.”

Gayle Faigan, fundraising chair with Thompson Okanagan Dental Society, appreciates how important it is for students to learn with the most ad-

vanced training equipment available.

“As technology changes there can be a disconnect between learning institutions and clinical practice. This presents a challenge for the program to stay current,” said Faigan. “By supporting the dental assistant program in this manner, students are better equipped and trained to enter the workforce.”

The society’s fundrais-

ing event is done with volunteer staff support from Scotiabank, which last week topped up the donation by another $5,000.

“Our business and professional banking team works closely with many dentists in the Thompson Okanagan so it’s a natural fit for us to partner in the charitable works they are involved with,” said Gladys Fraser, Scotiabank branch manager in Kelowna.

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CAPITAL NEWS

SENIORS

▼ RETIREMENT INDUSTRY

Enhancing Kelowna’s status as mecca for seniors Regency Retirement Resorts is one company eager to meet the living demands for the baby boomer retirees.

Kevin Parnell

resort, apartment-style living with shared eating and recreation areas.

“The people we sold homes to in the When businessman Ed Hall moved early retirement sector were now 70 to to Kelowna in 1980 things were much 85-years-old and no one was servicing different than what the city has become the 80-plus market,” said Hall. today.

“We decided we were in the life-enMore than 30 years ago the Cenrichment business. We wanted to make tral Okanagan hadn’t gone through the life more enriching for area seniors.” population and real estate boom that has Regency currently operates three remade it one of the biggest cities in B.C. tirement residences—Sandalwood, MisNor had it become a sionwood and Westmecca for people looking wood—and this year for a great place to retire. will open its fourth— So when Hall and his The Northwood Retirepartner started to look ment Resort. around they thought there The buildings are THE WHOLE BABY was big opportunity in the significant drivers of the BOOM BULGE ARE makings. local economy as each JUST RETIRING “We looked around Ketakes 50 employees to lowna and thought this run.

NOW. THEY WON’T would be a wonderful reThere are eight difCOME INTO OUR tirement desination,” said ferent sizes of suites, SEGMENT FOR Hall, the CEO of Regency from bachelor pads to ANOTHER 10 TO 15 Retirement Resorts, a Ketwo bedroom and two lowna-based company that bathroom suites. ComYEARS BUT THEY currently owns and opermon space includes fine ARE GOING TO BE ates three retirement residining areas and recreaA HUGE NUMBER. dences with a fourth comtion rooms.

Ed Hall ing online this year.

And while Regency “It’s hard to believe now focuses solely on Regency Retirement but Kelowna wasn’t on the the 80-plus market, Hall Resorts map for retirement,” he says there are more retirsaid. ees coming to the area and “People generally headed to White the retirement industry on the whole is a Rock or Victoria out west. We couldn’t growth market. understand why. That was when we de“I think it’s a growth market for cided we would attempt to provide agesure,” said Hall. “The whole baby boom specific housing for the area.” bulge are just retiring now. They won’t And it was a good decision. Over the come into our segment for another 10 to next two decades Hall and his partner 15 years but they are going to be a huge would build and sell thousands of homes number.” in gated communities geared to the earHall says the arrival of the baby ly retirement market, folks who had just boomers to retirement age will continue retired. to boost Kelowna’s population as more More builders would come to the people want to come to Kelowna in their area to capitalize on the growing retiregolden years, brought here to be closer ment market and Kelowna would beto family. come known as one of the best places to “Kelowna is already a mecca for reretire to in Canada. tirement living and it will continue to be Trying to stay ahead of the game, a leader in the market,” he said. “As marHall and his partners realized that as the kets mature it will get increasingly more retirees continued to get older, many of sophisticated. There will be more choice. them preferred to sell their own homes “The high end will get even highand move into a rental situation, simplier, the low end will get even lower and fying their lives. there will be more in the middle, which That was about 10 years ago when is great for seniors.”

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CAPITAL NEWS

BUSINESS

▼ WORKPLACE

▼ METABRIDGE

Local group bridging the digital divide Wanting a cut of Mega Millions

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Barry Gerding MANAGING EDITOR

It’s the new economic equation in the Central Okanagan: wealth + innovative Ideas = entrepreneurism.

It’s creating that marriage of potential capital business investors with entrepreneurs in need of funding for their business ideas to get off the ground that is continuing to escalate prominence in our region.

Michael Blonde, executive director of Metabridge, says in the four years since its creation, Metabridge has created links between Kelowna business partners and some of the leading technology leaders in California’s Silicon Valley that includes Google, Facebook, Oracle and Microsoft.

He cites as an example of that a conference organized by Metabridge for June 7 at the Rotary Centre for the Arts which will feature two high profile business leaders: Jeffrey Hayzlett, former chief marketing officer of Kodak, and Cameron Herold, former chief operating officer of 1-800-GotJunk.com. (Tickets for that event are $25/person, available at metabridge. ca/register).

“It’s very rare to see a region of Kelowna’s size to attract that kind of high quality senior leadership and talent,” Blonde said.

“For us at Metabridge, we want to be the key link for emerging company development here, and to be able to provide access to external markets, to make hundreds of business connections and open up business opportunities for local technology companies that otherwise might not G COMIN N O O S BSITE SEE WE R O F S DETAIL

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ROBERT FINE, director of the Central Okanagan Economic Devleopment Commssion with Steve Wandler, founder of Metabridge and Michael Blondé, executive director of Metabridge at SXSW 2012 in Austin, Texas, earlier this year. have existed.”

Blonde says the Okanagan lifestyle has played a part in the potential small to mid-size business growth we could see here in part because of the wealth it attracts to the region.

“People choose to come to the Okanagan as perhaps a place to settle down or get out of the larger global markets where they have enjoyed business success, but they still want to stay active and perhaps play a mentor or angel investor role in our business community,” Blonde said.

Blonde says the era of large factory jobs is not disappearing, but is slowly phasing out in significance because of the globalization of the world economy.

“Those small to midsize business startups that hire 30 or 40 people may be a drop inthe bucket within a larger market like Vancouver or Calgary, but in Kelowna they are more celebrated and

targeted as ideal places to work,” he said, citing one prominent local example of Club Penguins, a children’s software initiative started by three people that tapped into a popular niche among young computer users and eventually was bought out in a multimillion deal with Disney.

For Blonde, who grew up in Kelowna where his parents operated a business for two decades, he sees Metabridge as the figurative bridge to help carry on Kelowna’s small business legacy.

Steve Watson is chair of Venture Okanagan, an angel investor initiative that like Metabridge, is trying to unite investors to potential entrepreneurs in Kelowna.

Watson, who is a business instructor with the Okanagan College School of Business program, feels the marketplace is the ideal place to look for starting new businesses.

“In the past when government has gotten into funding new business

ideas, government has become notorious for making bad decisions,” Watson said.

“It’s better to let the market to that. No system is perfect, but when someone is putting their money into a business idea, they have a vested interest in making that business idea a success in a way that government does not.”

Watson points to the popularity in recent years of the CBC program Dragon’s Den has illustrated to viewers how the game works, how matching investors with someone with a great business idea leads to job creation and business success.

“We can’t forget that entrepreneurs and small business is what drives the economy. Government can create a positive environment for investment but it can’t create jobs,” Watson said.

“But when you have the investment to startup See Tech A15

ecent media reports told the story of a group of workers at a McDonald’s restaurant in Baltimore who struck it rich – to the tune of about $220 million – in a Mega Millions lottery. Not surprisingly, those reports also revealed that other employees are claiming a share of the massive jackpot.

This is a familiar story, having occurred numerous times in both the U.S. and Canada (strangely, it seems to happen often in fast food settings).

After all, if you’re a person who has bought into a workplace lottery pool at some point, and there are $220 million at stake, why wouldn’t you assert a claim to a share of the winnings? The office lottery pool is fraught with potential for legal squabbling. Given the amount of money at stake, it’s surprising how little attention is often given to the organization and administration of these pools.

The typical situation is that some energetic (or unlucky) person is stuck with the weekly task of collecting money and buying tickets, anyone and everyone who wants to contribute a few bucks is allowed in the pool, and in most cases there’s no issue because the winnings never amount to anything significant.

It’s all fun and games until someone hits the jackpot. And then the gloves come off. The thing about lotteries is that, while your group’s chances of winning may be remote, someone always wins. So, as long as you continue purchasing tickets, there’s a chance you’ll end up facing a mob of present and past

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The office lottery pool tends to be complicated by the presence of numerous, changing participants and multiple tickets for draws taking place over an extended period of time. Existing players abandon ship, others join up, old tickets and small cash prizes generate more tickets (which may themselves earn additional free tickets in a future draw) and the whole thing goes on endlessly.

The result is a muddy situation in which it may be virtually impossible to distinguish who invested in which ticket and there may be no simple way to determine precisely who should share in the eventual winnings (not to mention what their share should be). There are, however, some basic rules for poolies aimed at eliminating squabbles (and the need to start hiring lawyers the minute they find themselves with a winning ticket).

First, the office lottery pool should not be a continuous, long-running affair. It needs to have periodic breaks which will clarify who is “in” and who is “out” on any given ticket.

One way to do this is to plan on halting the pool once any substantial jackpot has been won. Use up any remaining free tickets, distribute all accumulated winnings, and allow a clear break in time be-

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This allows existing players to abandon the pool and new ones to enter without ever muddying the waters of entitlement to winnings. If there isn’t a big win to use as the break point, do it at least annually.

Second, the group of participants must be clearly established at the outset of a pool and diligently controlled throughout.

The pool administrator must keep accurate records of which co-workers have entered each pool.

Having each participant sign a short form of participation agreement would assist. It should set out the anticipated start and end dates of the pool, conditions of participation, ground-rules for sharing in winnings, etc.

Third, once a pool has commenced, no new participants should be allowed to enter until it ends and a new one is commenced. I call this the “no Johnny-come-latelies” rule—it prevents late-arriving players from laying claim to winnings and tickets to which they did not contribute.

Fourth, a participant entering the pool must commit to staying in for whatever number of weeks it takes for the current pool to run its course. This prevents people abandoning ship and then claiming a share of winnings obtained after they left.

The best way to ensure this happens is to get the participants’ money up front. This avoids people abandoning the pool part way through simply by not paying (or,

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BUSINESS

The intricacies of relationship breakdown and your taxes

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his is my last column before the end of tax season and I thought it may be a good time to take a look at some of the tax implications of a relationship breakdown.

In some cases upon a separation the non-working spouse will either need to go to work, or to receive some sort of support.

In order for support payments to be deductible by one spouse and taxable by the other, there are seven criteria that need to be met.

These are that there must be some sort of written agreement requiring the payment, must be payable on a periodic basis, must be for the maintenance of the recipient, must be living apart from the recipient, the recipient can decide how the money is to be used and the amount is not for child support.

Child support payments stopped being deductible or taxable in 1997 unless they arose from a separation agreement prior to May 1, 1997 or a court order requiring payment to a third party after that date.

There is also an election available to have the rules apply to the older agreements so that the payments are no longer deductible or taxable.

As far as tax credits are concerned, the supporting spouse will lose the spousal deduction.

If there is joint custody of the children and there is more than one child, each spouse can decide which child they will deduct as an equivalent to spouse tax credit. This should be in written form and made part of the separation agreement so that there is no question when it comes time to file taxes.

BEHIND THE COUNTER

Gabriele Banka Normally the child care costs are claimed by the spouse that has the lower income, however in the year of separation, the spouse with the higher income can claim the child care costs provided that the breakdown is for a period of at least 90 days that started sometime during the year and that the parties were living apart at the end of the year and that the taxpayer with the higher income has paid those expenses.

quences on the transfer of the property to the spouse which is an exception to the capital gains rules.

You will have been deemed to have disposed of the property at its cost value instead of its fair market value.

There is an election available to have the property transfer at fair market value instead of cost which may create some tax savings.

If there is some disagreement on who will get what as far as capital or depreciable prop-

made within four years of the separation. Separated parties can also divide the CPP unadjusted pensionable earnings by a separation agreement or a court order, but the agreement or order must specifically indicate the sections of the act that apply for it to be binding.

When splitting other pensions, care must be taken to check into the provincial rules and regulations.

For example, in Alberta when a couple decides to split the pen-

sion voluntarily without a court order, CRA found the division invalid and taxed the spouse whose pension it technically was. On the other hand, in BC as long as the pension was split 50/50 each spouse could report their fair share of the pension income received.

Gabriele Banka is a certified general accountant and the owner of Banka & Company Inc. She can be reached at: 250-763-4528 info@bankaco.com

CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS STOPPED BEING DEDUCTIBLE OR TAXABLE IN 1997.

The CRA takes the position that in the case of separation or divorce during the year, only the custodial parent can claim child care expenses.

In the case of joint custody where the child lives with each parent for a period of the year and pays those childcare expenses, then they can claim them for that period.

If you have assets that are owned by the both of you and upon separation you decide that the cottage becomes the property of the husband and the home becomes the property of the wife, there are no capital gains tax conse-

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: 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.

A new streamlined Ambulatory Care Department where all day surgery procedures will be performed, enabling staff to improve efficiencies in all procedures.

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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Watson uses the sym-

will need to be reported as income on the tax return of the spouse that cashed the RRSP or RRIF. Each spouse can apply to the Canada Pension Plan to have the benefits split between the spouses for the time that the spouses were married.

The credits earned by the spouses will be combined and split equally for this time period.

This rule applies to common law spouses as well if they have lived together for at least one year and application has been

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erty is concerned, CRA will deem the property to be the property of the person who brought the property into the relationship or who was responsible for the administration of the property before separation.

RRSPs and RRIFs can also be split between the spouses.

If the RRSP or RRIF is a spousal plan and the spouse withdraws the money after the separation, the income will not be attributed back to the contributing spouse but

bolic example of enterpreneurship in the Okanagan being like a big bicycle wheel.

“Venture capitalist initiatives like ourselves and Metabridge are spokes in that wheel. If we get enough spokes, the wheel will roll forward true and very strong,” he said.

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BUSINESS ▼ BUSINESS

Entrepreneurs and investors—where the two fit together

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couldn’t help ponder this week over the relationship channels

entrepreneurs and investors partake when the exploration of launching an

entrepreneurial venture is under development and the excitement mounts to-

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of wonderment brought me to the desire of sharing with you some thought that you might find enjoyable and informative.

So, let’s tackle the conundrum of entrepreneurs and their needs when they are standing on the mountain of decision for their venture idea breakthrough.

Those of us that are dabbling in a variety of fashion, in the world of entrepreneurial endeavour are very aware that cashflow is almost always an issue. Successful management of your cash flow is critical to your success and survival. If growth is a significant element of your business plan goals, the criticality of cash management can be even more pronounced.

If your venture is doing well from the onset, and you recognize greater opportunities to be realized by scaling your operation, then funding (or

ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT

Joel Young lack of) can often be the limiting factor.

I recently had several of my entrepreneurial clients present at the fourth Venture Okanagan Angel forum at Okanagan College and it was an experience they will not likely forget for a long time. It was an educational experience for the entrepreneurs as they were required to prepare documents, power points, investment opportunity data to firstly, a review panel who assessed their investment readiness and then on April 4 to an audience that included hopefully, genuine investors.

Simply put, when an

aspiring entrepreneur has just had a fantastic idea for a new venture, but needs some operating capital in order to launch it, they invariably find themselves seeking venture financing that can work its magic for their dream.

In either case, this may mean looking at a bank loan, selling assets or seeking investors. depending upon the nature of thr venture, the entrepreneurs personal situation and the everpopular economy. It is quite common for the new start-up venture to find it difficult to get their bank interested.

Banks do prefer solid collateral-typically with greater value than the amount to be borrowed.

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BUSINESS ▼ ENTREPRENEURS

Angel investors are out there, they just need to be found family, friends and using your own available monies , you have spent what is commonly referred to as seed money or seed funding. Now, the battle really begins, as with your prototype in hand with your PowerPoint presentation in readiness, you begin your journey with angel investors ,dreamily embracing the hopes of sufficient funding coming quickly to begin your venture’s success.

Let’s focus on the entrepreneur. I think that one of the most prevalent reasons for people deciding to enter the entrepreneurial world is their absolute desire to make their

some of the major considerations of those options from both the viewpoint of the fledgling entrepreneur and the investor—angel or otherwise.

You are certain your amazing idea for a new product will take the market by storm.

You’ve found no competitive product in your research. You’ve worked out how to source components and the assembly of a prototype and now find yourself with nearly empty pockets.

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Thorny issue of workplace lottery pools fighting over who gets the cash.

This subject matter is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended as legal advice.

Robert Smithson is a labour and employment lawyer, and operates Smithson Employment Law in Kelowna.

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Being in love with the idea of being in charge of something at any cost can spell disaster.

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are just greedy for more money to add to their scorecard.

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Raising awareness to prevent violence against women This week is provincial Prevention of Violence Against Women Week in British Columbia, a week set aside to raise awareness of the issue of violence against women and, out of this awareness, to create a commitment to reducing and preventing violence against women and children in our communities.

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Sadly enough, even without efforts to raise awareness of its existence,

violence against women and children is brought to our attention in the headlines that remind us, ironically enough, that this is also the week in our community when a retired RCMP officer will be in court to set a trial date after being charged with second degree murder in the shooting death of his common-law wife in their valley home.

The brutal beating death of a young woman in a nearby rural community is fresh in our minds following the arrest of her alleged killer.

In another case, an appeal of conviction has been denied, for a man convicted of the strangulation death of his girlfriend.

This month also marks the fourth anniversary of the deaths of the Schoenborn children, killed by their father during an access visit. Provincially, it is another week in which the Missing Women’s Enquiry continues to examine how so many vulnerable women were killed and how their deaths could have been prevented.

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We affirm again our belief in the right of all to live free of violence and abuse.

Over the years, the Shelter has provided safety and support to thousands of women and children.

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Over the years, much work has been done to challenge and change these societal beliefs; to create awareness within our society that family violence and intimate partner abuse exist; that violence and abuse are inexcusable and unacceptable; that there are alternatives to living with violence and abuse or to behaving abusively; that those impacted have a right to safety and support.

We have not solved the social issue of family violence and intimate partner abuse.

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Thirty years ago, family violence and intimate partner abuse (violence against women in relationships) were not generally recognized as issues of concern.

In fact, the prevailing view in society was that within families or intimate relationships, violence and abuse were a, perhaps unfortunate, but accepted and acceptable reality.

A man’s home was his castle, women and children were viewed as property, forced sex within a relationship wasn’t considered to be rape, when a husband hit his wife it wasn’t assault, and ‘she probably asked for it,’ what happened behind closed doors stayed behind closed doors and was no one else’s business and it was wrong to get involved.

Family violence was simply a “family matter” and no one talked about it, least of all the women and children-invisible and unheard victims who bore the blows and carried the

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The Kelowna Women’s Shelter invites you to join us in generating a community response to the issue.

We ask you to become a community partner willing to take a stand against violent or abusive behaviours. Abuse is never okay…asking for help is.

If you need help or know of someone who does or to join our efforts to end violence and abuse in our community, call 250 763-1040.

Kathleen Lemieux is the coordinator of awareness, events and volunteers for the Kelowna Women’s Shelter. www.kelownawomenshelter.ca

Gospel singing trio give concert

The Freedom Singers, a gospel singing trio who appeared earlier this year on The Dragon’s Den, will perform in concert at the Evangel Church in Kelowna on Monday, April 23, 7 p.m.

Simon Ivascu, Steven Ivascu and Wesley Pop fled Romania when they were only teenagers. In Romania, their native land, at that time, all young men, upon completing high school, were forced to join the army.

Being conscientious Christians, they could not join the army because freedom of worship was totally restricted. Refusing to join would result in several years of imprisonment and persecution.

That led them on a journey to escape Romania and eventually make their way to Canada as stowaways on a freighter.

A book was written about their journey called The Price of Freedom.

The book led to their invitation to appear on the Dragon’s Den to get funding to expand the self-published book to a wider audience.

Joining the trio for the concert will be special guests Tim Parton and Denise Kellerman.

The church is located at 3261 Gordon Dr.

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NEWS ▼ BALLET KELOWNA

An artistic, and financial, success Kathy Michaels STAFF REPORTER

Ballet Kelowna is heading into its 10th year of operations, earning accolades at every pirouette and, miraculously, staying financially solvent.

But, as key members of the troupe pointed out during a Monday presentation to city council, that success hasn’t come without a few casualties.

Megan Williams, the ballet company’s newly minted executive director, told council maintaining the funding needed to roll out programs on local and provincial stages can be a tough slog and weighed heavily on her predecessor.

“Alison Moore said the funding issues contrib-

uted to her resignation,” said Williams, noting that it caused “fatigue.”

That said, the ballet is continually lauded for growing while other arts organizations have floundered.

That’s in part due to a robust volunteer contingent, said Williams, noting they donate 5,000 hours of their time organizing tours across Canada.

A bounty of funding from private sponsors and grants for individual projects on a federal and provincial level are also factored into their success, although none of those create ongoing security.

“We are not yet eligible for Canada Counsel for the Arts or B.C. Arts Council operational grants,’ Miller said, ex-

plaining that it will take another couple of years until they’ve been established long enough to apply for the kind of longterm funding that creates stability.

The one constant, however, has been municipal funding which Miller said has been key to their success. It’s funding that city councillors seemed to take no issue with, noting that they consider the ballet troupe a key aspect of local culture.

“I just wanted to say thank you for what you do, the quality of ballet and dance add so deeply to the culture of Kelowna,” said Coun. Mohini Singh. “The name (Ballet Kelowna) gives us cultural depth and raises our stature.”

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SPORTS THE BIKE BARN team from Penticton carries its canoe up the beach at Kelowna City Park on the way to a first-place finish for the second straight year at the 2012 edition of the Ski2Sea Race. The Bike Barn’s time of three hours 15 minutes 17 seconds on Sunday was about 10 minutes faster than last year. The Kelowna Cycle team finished second in the six-leg, 95-kilometre race from Big White to City Park.

For more results on the Ski2Sea Race, see Thursday’s edition of the Capital News.

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Okanagan A’s douse Blaze, move into first Warren Henderson STAFF REPORTER

Evan Bailey predicted his Okanagan Athletics would be a top-three contender this season in the B.C. Premier Baseball League.

If the first two weeks of the 2012 campaign are any indication, then the A’s head coach might not be too far off the mark.

The hometown Athletics took three of four games from the perennially-competitive Langley Blaze over the weekend at Elks Stadium to push their season record to 6-2, good enough to move into a first-place tie with Nanaimo.

They were the first

wins ever for a Kelownabased team over the Blaze in nine seasons in the PBL. In head coach Bailey’s tenure, the A’s were 0-10 vs Langley until the prosperous weekend at Elks.

“It was huge to beat Langley because of the history we’ve had with them,” said Bailey. “I told the guys it could be the toughest weekend we have all year, Langley was 3-0 coming in, so to take three off of them is great.

“The guys are pumped. If you can’t beat the best it means nothing, and the guys went out and did that.”

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the season, were rattled by the A’s for 33 runs and 38 hits over the four games.

Okanagan’s offense is turning out to be everything Bailey suspected it would be.

“One through nine in our lineup, we really have no weaknesses,” he said.

“We have so many guys that can play, and they’re very unselfish about their roles. A lot of scouts have told me it’s the best lineup, offensively, they’ve seen in this league.”

The A’s smashed out 15 hits in the series finale on Sunday afternoon at Elks Stadium to post a 12-7 win.

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A’s attack, while Dawson Yates, Davis Todosichuk, and Jordan Ramirez each drove in two runs.

Morgan Loftstrom, who traded in his catcher’s mitt in Game 4 to take the mound in relief, tossed 3 2/3 innings of scoreless ball to pick up the win.

In the first game Sunday, the Blaze earned their lone victory of the weeked after pushing a run across in the sixth inning to eke out a 3-2 win over Okanagan.

Junior starter James Walker turned in another solid effort in the loss, allowing just three hits over five innings and striking out seven. Josh Croft had three of the A’s nine hits.

In Saturday’s series open-

er, the Athletics scored four in the sixth inning to overtake the Blaze 7-5.

Dawson Yates, Morgan Lofstrom and Nathan Ackerman each had a pair of RBIs, while Rees Weninger tossed three innings of scoreless relief to pick up the victory and has yet to allow a run in six innings of work.

In Game 2, Ackerman drove in four runs and Brandon Sonnerberg had two RBIs and two runs scored in a 12-6 win over Langley.

Nolan Handley pitched into the fourth inning to pick up his second win of the season.

The A’s return to action this Saturday and Sunday at Elks Stadium

as they host the Parksville Royals for a pair of

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SPORTS

Coyotes hold on to first in division

A couple of comefrom-behind wins and two lopsided losses and the Okanagan College Coyotes came out of the weekend in the Canadian College Baseball Conference at 2-and-2 and still with a hold on first place in its division.

The Coyotes had a win and a loss against both the Vancouver Island Baseball Institute and Thompson Rivers University in a weekend series of games in Kamloops.

The weekend started on a positive note for OC as they defeated both VIBI and TRU on Saturday.

In game one Zack Burlon earned the win as he scattered eight hits over eight innings of work in a 7-4 win. OC scored four runs in the eighth to come from behind and earn the win with Pete Tollenaar pitching a perfect ninth for the save.

In the nightcap against TRU, Jeff May earned the win in a relief appearance as the Coyotes Garrett Wiese scored the winning run on a wild pitch in the bottom of the eighth inning for a 6-5 win.

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ning luck turned on Sunday however as they suffered two losses to the same teams.

First it was VIBI, who scored three in the third and two more in the sixth en route to a 7-2 win.

Next up was TRU who ended the game early, scoring seven runs in each of the first two innings, hammering OC 16-4.

OC comes out of the weekend with an 8-8 record in the CCBC, good for first place in its division and second overall.

The Coyotes won’t have to wait long to try to bounce back against VIBI as they head to Nanaimo this weekend for four games against their division rival. The following weekend OC makes the trek to Lethbridge for four games with first place Prairie Baseball Academy with an 11-3 record .

Warriors add new stopper to the roster The Westside Warriors have firmed up their goaltending situation for the 2012-13 B.C. Hockey League season.

The Warriors this week announced that Tyler Briggs is the club’s first acquisition of the blockbuster deal that sent veteran defensemen Izaak Berglund and Michael King to the AJHL’s Lloydminster Bobcats on January 10.

Briggs had a sizzling 2011-12 campaign, pacing the Bobcats with a 20-2-5 record that included a .914 save percentage, a 1.98 goals against average, and four shutouts.

The Sherwood Park, Alta. native also led Canada West to a gold medal at the World Junior A Challenge this past season.

“Adding a goalie like Tyler will bring stability to a position that we struggled with last year until the arrival of Dwayne

Rodrigue,” says Warriors Head Coach/GM Rylan Ferster.

“I have personally watched Tyler since midget. Not only has he been a top goalie at every level, but he also has gold medal to his name that he won last year at WJAC.” Briggs will arrive in West Kelowna in time for training camp in late August.

SPRING CAMP… The Warriors seventh annual Spring Camp opens this Friday. Camp has been booked solid for months as 160 aspiring hockey players from across North America are expected to West Kelowna.

Ice sessions/games begin at 9:30 a.m. Friday morning and run through the day until 10 p.m. Saturday also runs from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Sunday the Top Prospects of camp will play

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▼ CANADA

Severson, U18s take on USA Damon Severson and the rest of Team Canada’s Under-18 team will take on rival Team USA on Tuesday to close out the preliminary round at the 2012 IIHF Ice Hockey U18 World Championship.

Team Canada is 2-1 at the event after a 4-2 win on Monday over the host Czech Republic.

Severson has one assist so far in Team Canada’s first three games.

Team Canada will play its final game of the preliminary round on Tuesday against the USA. The win over the Czechs came after a 4-2 loss to Finland on the weekend and a tournament opening win over Denmark.

Canada is 2-1 so far at the event.

Team Canada’s game against Team USA can be seen live on TSN at 11 a.m. PST.

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ALL IN THE FAMILY… Kelowna’s Banfield siblings recently made history in Central Okanagan youth soccer by officiating in a game earlier this month at UBC Okanagan. Head referee Alex Banfield, 21, was joined on the pitch by brothers and assistants Eddie (left) and Freddie, both 13, as Rutland took on a team from Calgary in girls’ action at Nonis Field. It’s the first time three brothers have officiated in the same game in COYSA. Alex is a business management student at UBCO, while Eddie and Freddie are Grade 7 students at Chute Lake Elementary.

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Raiders drop lacrosse opener

MEN’S SOCCER… Nick Reece scored

twice to lead Kelowna Celtic to a 3-0 win over SOB FC in opening week action in Kelowna Men’s Soccer League Div. 1 action.

In other Div. 1 games, Modern Furniture Pikeys shutout KonKast Stallions 4-0; LCSC Woody’s Pub beat Boca Juniors 3-0, with Kyle Nelson providing a goal and an assist; Lewis Morris scored the game winner in the dying seconds as Illegal Aliens defeated Sub City 2-1; and Brandt’s Creek Pub FC beat Ecora FC 1-0 on a goal by Gary Allen.

• In Division 2 action: YOLO FC beat Spartan Metal 5-1, Euro FC defeated Lifeworks Chiropractic 5-3, Invisi-Bulls over FBFC 3-2, and Iris Optometry Wave FC downed Gunners FC 4-1.

• In Div. 3 A action: Brewsers beat Rhinos FC 1-0, Watson Bros Rented Mules and Apna FC played to a 1-1 draw, Internazionale beat Baxters 4-0, Warthogs FC and Lake Country Old Milwaukees played to a 2-2 draw, and North Country Appraisals Lakers beat Royal Star 4-1.

• In Div. 3B action: Red Devils over LCSC United 3-0, Frenzy FC beat Phantoms FC 6-2, Dangleberries beat Brewhahas 5-1, and Big Surf FC beat Seca Marine Kickers 3-0.

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The defending champion Kelowna Raiders fell short in their opening game of the Thompson Okanagan Senior Lacrosse League season.

With a roster bolstered by junior players, the hometown Armstrong Shamrocks dumped the Raiders 15-8 on Friday night at the Nor-Val Centre.

Hampered by a number of undisciplined penalties, the Raiders fell behind early and were never able to mount a solid challenge all evening.

Kelowna’s new netminder, Ryan Brabender, was steady in the Raiders net in a losing cause.

The Raiders were unable to contain Armstrong’s hot scorer Steve Clarke who scored six times.

Scott Renner led the Kelowna attack with two goals and four assists, Jacob Illichmann had two goals and two assists, while Joe Brown, Chris Phillips, Taylor Trotter and Vic Wiens scored singles.

The Raiders return to action this Friday in Kamloops against the Rattlers.

Kelowna’s home opener is Friday, April 27 at Memorial Arena against the Vernon Royals.

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You might be asked to do some overtime at work, or you will be held up by family obligations. Find some healthy ways to relieve stress and all will work out just fine.

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This is a good time to take steps toward buying a property or finding yourself a new apartment more in line with your expectations.

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You have so much momentum that you rush head first into everything you undertake, even if some people try to restrain you. You are so enthusiastic and determined that nothing in the world can slow you down.

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DOES, JANNETTA ALBERTA Jannetta passed away on April 11, 2012 at the age of 82 years. Survived by her loving husband Frits; one son Fred (Joelene); sisters Riek, Els, Carla; brother Theo; nieces and nephews. A private family service was held.

In lieu of flowers donations to Central Okanagan Hospice, 1456 St. Paul Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 2E6 would be appreciated.

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Sadly missed, lovingly remembered Love Dad, Mom, Myles, Melinda, Kendon & Kaelin

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MCKERNAN, ILSE (ELSIE) Elsie went peacefully into the presence of her Lord at 63 years of age on April 13, 2012 with her family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer. She was predeceased by Anna Huber, her loving mother.

She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her two sons Matthew (Debbie) of Laval, Quebec and Nathan; her three grandchildren Samuel, Alexandre, and Clara who were her pride and joy; the father of her children Brian McKernan; her father Joe Huber and her siblings Ingrid (Gene) Sivorot, Hilde (Terry) Schneider, and Joe (Kirsten) Huber; and a large extended family.

Elsie was born in Austria and immigrated to Canada with her parents as a baby. Her life was filled with faith, family, and a love of knowledge. She worked as a Librarian while raising her family in Prince George and later as a teacher at Immaculata High School in Kelowna. Upon retirement, she pursued her love of travel and adventure. She had a deep and abiding faith, loved the arts in all forms, was a student of history, a gifted linguist, a food enthusiast, and a hard working philanthropist. She will always be remembered for lighting up any room with her glowing smile and joyful laugh.

A Prayer Service will be held on Tuesday, April 17th at 7:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, April 18th at 10:30am. Both services will take place at Immaculate Conception Church, 839 Sutherland Ave, Kelowna, BC. As an expression of sympathy, those who wish to may make a donation to the St Vincent de Paul Society c/o Immaculate Conception Church or Helping Hands for Hospice: 2035 Ethel Street, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 2Z6 in Elsie’s name.

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FLUTER, AMELIA (MILLI) 1928-2012 Milli went peacefully into the presence of her Lord at 83 years of age, on April 13, 2012, with her family by her side. She was predeceased

by John, her loving husband of 54 years. She will be deeply missed by her 5 children: Sandi (Perry) Stang, Debbie (Paul) Krymusa, Randy (Catherine) Fluter, Patti (Steve) James and Pam Smith. She loved her 13 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Family and friends will cherish the many wonderful memories they shared together. A Funeral Service will be held at Springfield Funeral Home,2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC on Thursday, April 19th, 2012 at 10 am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Hospice House, 2035 Ethel Street Kelowna, BC. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.

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HINKS, IVY HELEN Ivy Helen Hinks passed away peacefully on April 10, 2012 at the age of 91. Ivy will be missed and lovingly remembered by her son James (Christine); two daughters Carole (Terry) Dawes; Louise Schade; six grandchildren Randy (Nicole), Brian (Tracy), Tedd, Tina, James D. (Amanda), Frank (Tracy); six great-grandchildren Connor, Julia, Payton, Sienna, Ryan, Phoenix; and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her husband James; parents Joseph and Elizabeth Worrall; three brothers Norman, Ernest, Wilfred; two sisters Leticia and Ethel and one grandson Rodney. No service by request. In lieu of flower donations in Ivy’s memory to Big Brothers and Big Sisters or a charity of your choice would be appreciated.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mem.com and searching her name under stories.

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

JUSTIN TREVOR DYCK (Oct 31, 1976 - April 11, 2012) It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Justin at the age of 35, son, grandson, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, friend.

He leaves to mourn his mother Pearl Dyck (Reidar) Kelowna, father Edward Dyck (Sherri) Kamloops, brother Shaun Dyck (Melisa) Kamloops, grand parents Mike and Katie Postnikoff (Benito/Kelowna).

His nephews Thomas and Derian who loved him dearly, having spent 8 fun-filled days with him in LA just a little over a month ago. He also leaves behind his doting aunts, Debbie Arcand (Mike) Kelowna, Gail Stenberg (Sheldon) Nanaimo, Leslie Rogalski (Nanaimo) cousins Ian Stenberg (Ngan) Nanaimo, Jordan Rogalski, Nanaimo, Christopher Rogalski (Jodi) Edmonton, Waylon Arcand (Misty) Kelowna and Trina Arcand Kelowna.

Justin was so loved, he belonged to all of us. Justin’s uncles in Winnipeg, Robert Dyck, Marvin Dyck (Marlene), Dave Dyck (Yvette), Kelvin Dyck and cousins Jared, Kristin, Michelle, Leslie and Travis and their families. Predeceased

by Aaron and Anne Dyck (grandparents). Also left behind was his favorite companion Plinko who never left his side.

Justin was born in Swan River, MB but shortly afterwards moved to Winnipeg where he spent the majority of his school years, participating in organ lessons, hockey, soccer, football, baseball, cadets, but his favorite was hanging out with his friends. Later moving to BC where he completed his senior high in Kamloops. Justin’s favorites memories and dreams were of the years after graduating when he worked in silvaculture in the bush with his brother and his buddies at his side having worked in the Queen Charlottes, BC, Alberta, and even Montreal and Quebec and where his school years in French Immersion in Winnipeg were quite helpful. After being diagnosed with brain cancer 10 years ago he couldn’t work as physically hard but loved his part-time job in “shoes” at Winners in Kelowna. He fought his battle with cancer bravely and was our ‘hero’, living life to the fullest. There were difficult times but he handled his life with dignity and a smile. He loved the outdoors and camping, his computer, his herbal remedies. He loved to travel and spent wonderful family vacations in Mexico, LA and his favorite, Vancouver Island. Over the past few years Justin obtained his motorcycle license, his firearms license and boat license and enjoyed driving his little old boat around the beautiful Okanagan lakes last summer. The family wishes to express their thanks to Dr. Sauciuc, Justin’s oncologist and the staff at CSI (Kelowna Cancer Centre), Dr. Chamberlain, Dyck’s Pharmacy and everyone involved in his care and which without we wouldn’t have had these past 10 precious years with him. You will always be with us Justin, never forgotten, always loved; rest in peace our dear Justin. In lieu of flowers, should anyone desire, donations can be made to the Kelowna Cancer Centre in memory of Justin. A celebration of his life will be held at Springfield Funeral Home Reception Hall, date to follow.

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FARM Workers, $10.25/hr, 40hrs/week. May 25 - end of November. 250-212-0413

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FEMALE Caregiver needed ASAP, to look after senior person. Call 250-765-4911

Bookkeeping, T1 Generalist FBC, Canada’s fastest growing and most experienced tax specialist, has an exciting opportunity for a bookkeeping, T1 generalist for our Kelowna Regional OfďŹ ce. In this role, you will be a key team member responsible for giving superior service to our clients. The ideal candidate will have some background in both bookkeeping/accounting as well as T1 generalist knowledge. This entry level position will also provide assistance to our ofďŹ ce administration team as well as our Tax Consultants.

To be successful in this, you must combine technical competence with focus on relationship building with clients and team members.

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Please forward your resume and cover letter to Jana Wright - Administration Team Leader at jwright@fbc.ca or via fax to 250 (861-8012). We look forward to hearing from you and will contact those applicants who best suit our requirements.

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SEASONAL labourer positions at Coral Beach Farms Ltd. (Lake Country). No experience necessary. Must have own transportation.

Applicant must be capable of physically demanding (incl. heavy lifting) work in all weather conditions. 6-7 days a week. 10-12 hours a day beginning approximately July 10th. 2012. Work includes but is not limited to cherry picking, sorting, tree planting, pruning & irrigation. Pay $10.25/hour.

Apply by fax at 250-766-0813 or email at jobs@coralbeach.ca

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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.

Work as much or as little as you want.

To apply for this position, please call Capital News Circulation at 250-763-7575 and ask for Richard.

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Dynamic Rail Services has immediate openings for track construction and maintenance employees. Work is physically demanding and preference will be given to applicants with experience operating equipment. These positions are based out of Vernon, BC but may require working out of town for extended periods of time. Please submit resumes to info@khawk.ca or fax resumes to 250-541-0699.

EXPERIENCED SERVICE Provider for Chrysler dealership in Salmon Arm. Strong customer satisfaction skills.

Able to work in a fast paced environment. Excellent wage/ benefit package. Fax resume 1-250-832-4545. E-mail: pat@brabymotors.com INSTALLER REQUIRED @ United Hitch; F/T Must have experience with hitch, towing & truck accessory installation & vehicle wiring. Must be punctual, self-motivated with own tools. Good customer service skills an asset. Please drop off resume @ 107 - 2631 Enterprise Way, fax to 250861-8736 or email to unitedhitch@shawcable.com NO PHONE CALLS! PREET Orchard in Kelowna Needs seasonal Farm workers $10.25/hr June 15 - end of November Call 250-808-7447

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.

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 P/T or F/T Employment needed, pizza maker/prep cook, general duties. 250-864-6669

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

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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Seasonal Fruit Processing Assistant positions available at Coral Beach Farms Ltd. (Lake Country) . Must have own transportation. Successful candidates will have a minimum of 2 years experience and knowledge of cherries relating to receiving fruit, measuring quality & firmness and ensuring traceability following quality procedures and standards.

Applicant must be capable of work in cool weather conditions. 6-7 days a week.

10-12 hours a day beginning approximately July 3rd. until the beginning of September 2012. Pay range $10.50$14/hour. Apply by fax at 250-766-0813 or email at jobs@coralbeach.ca

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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Join our Creative Team Are you wanting to get your foot in the door at an award-winning newspaper? We are looking to fill a full time position in our production department.

Are you proficient in Adobe InDesign CS3, Adobe Acrobat, and Adobe Photoshop in a Mac environment? Are you experienced with e-mail and internet programs? Do you have great proofreading skills?

If so, an opportunity exists for you to complement our fast-paced production department.

We are seeking a well organized, creative team player to join our newspaper. The successful candidate will have strong design skills, excellent grammar and spelling, be a quick and accurate typist, and have a keen eye for detail.

Interested applicants may apply by letter, fax or email to: Kelowna Capital News c/o Tessa Ringness 2495 Enterprise Way Kelowna, BC V1X 7K2 Fax: (250) 762-3220 Email: tringness@kelownacapnews.com

Closing date for submissions: April 27, 2012 Absolutely no phone calls please.

Dengarry Professional Services Ltd. is seeking experienced individuals or couples for contract to provide live in 24 hr. support for short term stabilization to adults with mental & physical disabilities in Kamloops. Applicant must have education and exp. either in behavioral and/or medical supports. Applicant will undergo extensive screening including reference checks, Crim Check and drivers abstract.

Housing & Utilities incls. w/ a Remarkable Compensation Package.

Please forward resume to Kristine Toebosch at ktoebosch@ dengarry.bc.ca or fax to 1-250-377-4581 or mail Attn: Kristine PO Box 892 Kamloops BC V2C-5M8

Sales WANTED immediately an experienced Technical Sales Rep for the HVAC and Plumbing market segments. Distributor experience would be an asset. Competitive salary and incentives. Please send resume to jobs@romcomm.com

Trades, Technical CABINET/ FURNITURE Finisher.

MUST be knowledgeable in all facets of the trade including shading, staining, glazing, painting, priming, sanding & lacquering. Wages neg. Send resume or apply in person at #330-1405 Stevens Rd. West Kelowna. Fax: 250769-2144 call 250-769-2211 or email: accent@shaw.ca 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 780-444-7103.

GAS FITTER / AIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC Experienced Journeyman (6 years min. experience).

Journeyman Wages upto $45.00/hr. based on exp.

Construction, Oil Patch & Commercial. Excellent Opportunities. Must be able to work independently. Class 5 drivers license required.

Call Fort Nelson Heating Ltd. 1.250.233.5033 or e-mail resume: fortnelsonheating@ hotmail.com

MORLEY MULDOON Transport is seeking qualified Heavy Duty Mechanics or Heavy Equipment Technicians, Dispatcher, HR/Safety Supervisor. Fax resume to 780-8426511 or email to: dispatch.mmt@telus.net.

SERVICE MANAGER - Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta).

Opportunity in a perfect family environment. Strong team, competitive wages, benefits, growth potential. Fax resume: 403-854-2845. Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.

SKILLED Cabinet Maker with Custom Cabinetry experience required. Wages neg., must have own hand tools. Send resume or apply in person at #330-1405 Stevens Rd. West Kelowna. Fax: 250-769-2144 call 250-769-2211 or email: accent@shaw.ca VINYL Decking Installer Must be reliable, able to work unsupervised and have own truck or van. We are looking for someone with pride of workmanship who enjoys working as part of a team and is seeking long term employment.

Training will be provided for the right individual. Please fax resume to 250-766-7322 or email to smeunier@sundeckcentre.com

Services Mind Body Spirit

AFFORDABLE, Excellent F/B Massage. New! Neuro-Activating Touch. Linda 862-3929.

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

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Mens/Ladies (250)-869-5116

Health Products

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CONTRACTORS

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JELLIS CARPENTRY

For all your concrete needs, ground prep, forming & finishing driveways, sidewalks & pads

Call Jason 250-212-2630

DRYWALL Get Featured! SMALL REPAIRS &

RENOVATIONS

Call

250-763-7114

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

Ken 250-212-9588

FRAMING

GARAGE DOOR SERVICES

SEMOH HOMES LTD.

ABC

Framing, foundations & renovations.

Mark @250-878-0424 semohhomes@shaw.ca

HOME IMPROVEMENT

Finishing, millwork, garage organization, decks, improvements, etc.

Scott 250-300-3250

Residential & Commercial Wiring, New Construction, Renovations & Service Changes. Complete telephone & data cabling services, Prompt quality service. Licensed & Bonded Call Steve 250-864-2099 (cont#90929)

250-878-2911 abcohdoors@gmail.com

NATURAL STONE

starting at

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Licensed & Bonded #101341 •MAINTENANCE FSR#98603

• Fix leaks • 20 years. experience • Fascia soffit repairs • Downpipes • Re-Slope

250.718.6718

TREMBLAY’S EXCAVATING LTD.

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

**NO HST**

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

250-317-7773 www.aspenlandscaping.ca

“Dare to be Different” Save LOTS of MONEY!!

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

SAME DAY SERVICE FULLY INSURED FREE ESTIMATES

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

RESIDENTIAL / COMMERCIAL Free Estimates

250.863.8935

BOOK YOU SPRING CLEAN-UP NOW! Lawn Maintenance, Clean-ups, Pruning/ Hedges, Rubbish Removal, Fertilizing, Aeration, Odd Jobs.

Call 310-JIMS (5467) www.jimsmowing.ca

APM LANDSCAPING Low bobcat/excavator rates.

You name it, we build it!

Free estimates & no HST!

250-808-3227

TNTTRUCKING

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

RADAS Custom Painting

Bayside Plumbing & Gas Fitting

250-863-9830 or 250-768-1098

24 yrs. exp., prof. and clean.

Interior and exterior specialists.

Senior discount.

Many references.

Call DJ (250) 808-5555 Call Rada (250) 863-7606

FEATURE

I.L. PAINTING & DECORATING Nice, clean & quality painting.

In/Out painting,

250-707-1771

Landsaping - Sewer/Septic Brush Removal - Rock Walls

513 Lawrence Ave. 250-864-2421 Bob & Judy offer Traditional Barber Services & Fair Prices

Double C Renovations Hardwood, engineering, laminate flooring and tile setting. Fully insured.

Call Chris

250-718-0709

HANDYMAN

To book your space, call

Larry’s Handyman

250-763-7114

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

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

and speak with a classified rep today!

250-718-8879

LANDSCAPING

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

ROB’S TREE CARE LTD

Neighborhood Trucking & Delivery

Complete Tree Removal | Shaping | Thinning Crown Reduction | Stump Grinding Fully ins’t WCB Free Est.

Top Soil • Ogo Gro • Bark Mulch • Gravel• Sand We remove: yard refuse, junk CHUCK 250-870-1138 neighborhoodtrucking.ca

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We accept “When the Big Guys are Too Big We Deliver”

MOVING/STORAGE

PLUMBING

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

Okanagan Excavating West Kelowna, BC V4T 1W1 Phone 250-707-0111 Cell 250-864-2508 Fax: (250) 707-0187 Email tabuck@telus.net

FIRST CLASS BARBERSHOP

Reliable Contractor, over 20 yrs. experience.

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

References available.

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

FLOOR REFINISHING

LAWN AND GARDEN

PAINTING/DECORATING AFFORDABLE PAINTING

250-470-2235

Tony Bucknell 3402 McKellar Rd Owner/Operator

HAIRSTYLISTS

LANDSCAPING ASPEN LANDSCAPING

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EXCAVATION

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS •COMMERCIAL

KITCHENS Dealer for Kitchen Kraft, Merit & Leelynn We do all facets of your renovations 250-317-7523

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

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

The Green Alternative.

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Maryanne’s Kitchen Design

Building? ng?

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$

On select colors only | Installation available

Kelowna Gutter Cleaning & Repair MAINTENANCE “Your Freedom Is In Our Hands” Wayne Crockett 250-826-5363 handsfreemaintenance@gmail.com

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GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

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

FREE ESTIMATES • INSURANCE CLAIMS Call for appointment

LAMINATE TOPS

ELECTRICAL

A & S Electric

DECKS & FENCING

COUNTERTOPS

I.L. PAINTING & DECORATING Nice, clean & quality painting.

In/Out painting,

250-707-1771

Qualified, reliable, bonded.

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

250-317-2279

Sun-decks, Bsmt. suites, etc.

Call Dave @ 250-878-6967 Dal @ 250-870-6011

Local or Long Distance Polite & Professional

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

RIGHTWAY ROOFING

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

JOHN BROOKE

250-808-1473

TILING TILE SETTER

Joe’s Moving Service “The Professionals”

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

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

250-861-3400

RENOVATIONS EXPERIENCED CRAFTSMEN QUALITY WORKMANSHIP SERVICE YOU CAN TRUST

• Bath Remodels • Decks • Drywall

• Kitchen Remodels • Painting • Plumbing

• Electrical • Tile Work • To-Do Lists • Much More

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ROOFING

REMODELING ellermade W Additions, Renovations

North End Moving Services

MEMBER

Canadian Homebuilders Association

Licensed, Bonded & Insured Independently Owned and Locally Operated

Kelowna

Deck & Rail Serving the Okanagan 14 yrs.

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

Free Estimates

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FEATURE

RYDER ROOFING LTD. Free estimates, senior discounts, member of B.B.B. Fully insured, WCB coverage. All types of shingle roofing & torch on roofing systems.

‘From a hole in your roof to a whole new roof.’

250-765-3191

WELDING

Artistic Ceramics.

Custom tile setting.

Travertine, marble, granite & ceramic.

Decks, kitchen, baths.

Guaranteed work.

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

Call 250-870-1009

250-863-4418

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Painting & Decorating

Financial Services

Drywall

Garden & Lawn

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.

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.

PRIVATE FINANCING based on security not credit.

1st,2nd,3rd Mortgages, Equity Loans, Consolidation Loans, Construction Financing, Farm, Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Equipment, Creative Financing Call 1-855-4903535 or email info@clearmortgage.ca.

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

BBB accredited.

250-860-1653 www.4pillars.ca

PESL DRYWALL Service Inc. Renovations, new construction and repairs. Boarding, taping, textured ceilings. Call Tomas at 250-212-4483 or 860-3495.

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

M&S Lawn & Garden. Full yard maint & landscaping.

Free Est. Jim 250-861-3693 TAM’S Gardening.

Spring clean-ups/Maint. Planting, weeding, pruning. 250-575-3750 Top quality topsoil, garden mix bark mulch, sand & gravel, decorative rock. Ensign Bros.

Pickup Mon-Sat 250-769-7298 TOTAL Lawn Care. When your lawn needs a little TLC call Total Lawn Care. Power raking, Aerating, Hedge & Shrub pruning, Spring cleanup & Sprinkler Startup, Call Rick 250-718-7425

Hairstylists FIRSTCLASSS Barber shop.

513 Lawrence Ave. 250-8642421. Bob & Judy

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

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) 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)

Excavating & Drainage 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.

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

Floor Refinishing/ Installations DOUBLE C Renovations, All types of flooring! Fully insured.

Call Chris at 250-718-0709.

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

Personal Care Licenced Caregiver will do personal care in your own home daily, weekly etc. $25/hr. Will also do cooking, light house work, take to appts & outtings. Westbank & Peachland. 250-868-7150

Business/Office Service DENIED CANADA Pension plan 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 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

Concrete & Placing Lake Concrete Ground Prep, Forming & Finishing. Full Service Concrete Pro. 212-2630

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

KSK Framing & Foundations.

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

Countertops REFACE Countertops.

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

1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1All Exterior Hedge & Tree Specialist. Downsizing bracing, trimming, pruning, sculpturing & removing of hedges & trees. Fully Insured.Free Estimates. 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 CUSTOM Rototilling. Veggie & flower gardens. Large & Small.

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)

Floor Refinishing/ Installations

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

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

250-215-1712, 250-768-5032.

Home Improvements #1 WELLERMADE. Additions, Reno’s, Sun-decks, Bsmt. stes., etc.878-6967, 870-6011 BUILDING? Renovating? See www.buildmyhouse.org.

Only the best trades!

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

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

Landscaping 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 ASPEN Landscaping. Retaining walls, Patios, Irrigation, etc. 250-317-7773 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 MADAHAR Landscaping.

Spring clean-up.

Pruning, hedge trimming, power raking, aerating, mowing & shrub removal. Residential. Commercial. Call 250-212-1024 Neighborhood Trucking & Delivery. Topsoil, Ogo Grow, Bark Mulch, Sand. Visa, Debit Mastercard. 250-870-1138

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

Pets & Livestock

1ST. In customer service, Cando Painting, prof. reliable crew, 15yrs. in business, Int/Ext. Eddie 250-863-3449 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 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

Sundecks KELOWNA DECK & RAIL. Vinyl, Mod. Flooring, Alum., GlassTopless/Picket 878-2483

Tiling TILE Setter. Artistic Ceramics.

Custom tile setting. Call 250870-1009

Feed & Hay

$200 & Under

Furniture

SOLID wood (Oak) 9 drawer dresser with large attached mirror,$150 obo 250-765-0003

WESTERN STAR AUCTIONS. Buying Estates, Tools, Collectable’s and Furniture. Cash Paid or Consignment to Auction. #8-730 Stremel Rd. (778)753-5580

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

TREADMILL New cond. Cadence model#860.

Heart monitor $295ob(250)869-0136

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

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

McLeery Ranch, Armstrong.

Alfalfa/Alfalfa Grass small squares, exc hay $6. Haylage $40., Dry Rounds $50.; 1250-546-0420, 250-503-8184

1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1All Exterior Hedge & Tree Specialist. Downsizing bracing, trimming, pruning, sculpturing & removing of hedges & trees. Fully Insured. Free Estimates. Dave (250)-212-1716 JAN Dutch Tree Service. Dangerous tree removal, stump grinding, 60’ Boom Truck, fully insured, WCB coverage, free est., 250-826-3638 ROB’S Tree Care Ltd 1975.

For all your tree care needs.

Ins. & Cert. WCB. 212-8656

DOBERMAN pups, Ready May 2. Females & males, $500.ea (778)212-2468 PUG pups, 3 females. 2 males, 1st shots. Ready May 10.$750.eaFirm 250-503-2354 PUREBRED French Mastiff Puppies. Vet Checked, First Shots. Ready to Go. $800.

250-306-2477 WOLF HYBRID Cubs Avail. $850.Sun Valley Wolf Kennels Kelowna(250)-765-4996

Merchandise for Sale

Auctions BIG M AUCTION www.bigmtack.com Sat Apr 28th 11am @ 2970 Station Rd Falkland.

Antiques, Colletibles, Tools, Saddles & Tack, Gift ware, Household Goods & More.

Consignments Wanted 250-379-2078, 604-850-4238

$100 & Under

Feed & Hay

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

Fruit & Vegetables

6L garden sprayer, $25 obo.

250-763-0607 REMINGTON 22 caliber power trigger hammer w/pins & shots, $75 obo. 250-763-0607

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

250-838-6630.

Standard size (250)860-9549

Fridge

FREE horse manure. Dilworth area. You load or we load. Call 250-762-4600 FREE pick up , appliances or any kind of metal. Call (250)765-9303, 250-212-3122

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

PRIDE Scooter, $900. 250762-0369

FREE P/U- Appliances, Rads, Batteries, Old machinery, vehicles. Harley 778-821-1317

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

Firewood/Fuel

Misc. for Sale

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

Furniture 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 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

WAGNER #320 paint sprayer w/fexlible nozzle for ext paint/ stains. $50 obo. 250-763-0607

Fruit & Vegetables

Garage Sales

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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.

HAPPY Shack Shed 16x12 fully wired, 6 peices to move.

You pick up. Price negotable.

Call (250)768-2714

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SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money and save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT. www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT

STEEL BUILDING- Blowout sale! 20x26 $5,199. 25x28 $5,799. 30x42 $8,390. 32x56 $11,700.

40x50 $14,480.

47x76 $20,325. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

Garage Sales

Fresh From the Fields

I.L. Painting & Decorating.

Nice, clean & quality painting.

In/Out painting. 250-707-1771

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Fresh From the Fields is back.

BOOK YOUR ADVERTISING SPACE TODAY!

250.470.7406 www.elitehardwoodfloors.ca

CARE & Share, Urgently Needs hand or electric wool carters for local and overseas Projects. Drop off at Evangel, 3261 Gordon Dr. For more info Call Ruby (250)763-2388

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 Produce at Your Doorstep”

• Supply/Install all types of Hardwood • Dustless Sanding System • Professional Sanding & Finishing

$75

TOYOTA Camry hood & nose bra for ‘89-’92. $30 obo. 250763-0607

Painting & Decorating

Floor Refinishing/ Installations

10 MONTH old female cat needs home. Call 250-3005389

FREE: Greenhouse/Gazebo to give away, good size, YOU PICK UP with own trailer please. Call 250-764-5350

1x6 Cedar fence boards. No holes. 3’ - .90ea; 4’ - $1.40ea; 5’ - $1.87ea. Rouck Bros.

Lumby, BC. 1-800-960-3388. www.rouckbros.com

Moving & Storage

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Pets

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

Pets & Livestock

Free Items

4 Yrs. Old Australian Cross Shepard Collie. To a good home with lots of running room. Call (250)765-9828

Building Supplies

Window Cleaning

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

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Farm Equipment

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Trucking/ Bull Dozing

Window Cleaning.

Gutter Cleaning. Pressure Cleaning.

Call Wayne 250-826-5363

$300 & Under

30” TV Just like new, includes VCR too. Both are in GREAT cond.After 7pm (250)448-1816

Hauling

www.sunvalleywolfkennels.com

Tree Services

Merchandise for Sale

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.

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

Merchandise for Sale

Purchase a 2 col x 1” ad space for $28.56/day, $69.00/week, $230.00/mth (+tax) or Flip it at the same great price as a 1 col x 2” 250-763-7114, email: classified@kelownacapnews.com

MULTI Family Garage Sale to support the Aylard Family serving with EMI in Uganda.

Place: Willow Park Church 439 Hwy 33 Date: April 14 Time: 8am-1pm.

Sporting goods, furniture, toys and more......Hot coffee and doughnuts!!

YARD Sale! 1355 Dehart Rd Corner Dehart & Crawford Fri Apr 13 12 pm Apr 14 8am Apr 15 8am

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Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Real Estate

Real Estate

Misc. for Sale

Acreage for Sale

Houses For Sale

Okanagan FOR

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Open, EfďŹ cient Kitchen Island

www.royallepagekelowna.com

Mobile Homes & Parks

Apt/Condos for Sale FOR Sale or Lease. Asher Place, Rutland Centre, Kelowna. 2bd, 2bath + den. 1250 sqft. South West Corner, 2nd oor. Fridge, Stove, D/W, Microwave, FP, W/D, Central Vac, A/C. Parking & Storage. $239,000 or Lease 1 year, $1150. NP, NS. Available now.

Local Coin Collector buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic, Gold & Silver Coins.

Call Chad 250-863-3082

Sporting Goods

Houses For Sale

KAMLOOPS GUN SHOW: This weekend, April 21 & 22.

Meet Chris from The Best Little Gunshop Around Weber & Markin 4-1691 Powick Rd, Kel. Tues-Sat 10-6 250-762-7575.

Acreage for Sale

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

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

Panoramic Hilltop, 4-bdrm, 2.3Acres, 10min from Vernon, $549,000 (250)540-2788

Real Estate

Put the fun back into entertaining friends for dinner with this large and practical kitchen island. (house included)

VERY PRIVATE HOBBY FARM 9.96 Acres, 3-bdrm, log house, full basement, all cleared land, $459,900 10min Northwest of Vernon.

4855 Miller Rd. Spallumcheen, (250)546-8630

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 conďŹ dential, no obligation, FREE market evaluation of your property call Mark Jontz, Royal Lepage 250-861-6002 or cell 250-717-6330 anytime.

Misc. Wanted

SALE

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

Rentals

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Crafts for Christmas for Sale Contact Holly at 250-888-8888

CHRISTMAS CORNER Advertise your Christmas Specials!

1 issue $28.56 (+HST) 3 issues $66.00 (+HST) 12 issues $192.00 (+HST)

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.

(250)769-4630 www.casaloma.com

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

Avail immed $750 & $850. Call 250-860-7416

Townhouses

Only $23 (+HST)

Commercial/ Industrial

PET & FAMILY FRIENDLY Westpoint. 3bd, 1bth, lovely fenced yard w/storage shed, $5000 down, $900/mo including pad rent, OAC or $99,000, no HST. ACCENT HOMES, Call (250)-769-6614

Mr. Mobile Home CertiďŹ ed Factory Outlet.

Spaces Available, Your location or crawlspace/basement models.

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

EMPLOYMENT

Apt/Condo for Rent 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 250-860-4836

MILL CREEK ESTATES. Various oor 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

Apt/Condo for Rent

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PANORAMIC VIEW. #13142440 Old Okanagan Hwy. 3bd, 2bth+ den. AC, gas FP, fenced yard in SIERRAS. Quick possession. $199,000, no HST. ACCENT HOMES, 250-7696614

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

Rentals

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. 250-8604836

Commercial/ Industrial 1500sq/ft. shop 22ft ceilings Shop on 1/4 acre, fully serviced & fenced, $1500/mo + triple net. Light or heavy industrial use & storage. Fully Serviced.

WESTBANK INDUSTRIAL PARK, (250)769-7424 850 SF 2nd oor ofďŹ ce or studio w/ shared fenced compound. 991 Richter. Attractive leaseholds, long or short term.

Lease at $900, 250-861-0545

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

250-491-3345, 250-869-9788

COMMERCIAL/OFFICE SPACE IN LAKE COUNTRY 1100sq’ OfďŹ ce space for lease. Reception area, four ofďŹ ces, 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

For Sale By Owner

For Sale By Owner

1 Month FREE! 1Bdrm Apt, 1st r, $775. 1bd, 3rd r, $825.

55+, NS, ND, NP, Appliances.

Excellent condition. Gordon Manor near Capri Centre. Includes Strata Fee! Call (250)764-5151 2BD lakeview in WinďŹ eld, priv ent/deck, new reno/appl, lndry rm, AC, NS, NP.Adults $850 incl utils/cbl/int. 250-547-6624

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Housesitting KELOWNA/Summer Months.

Retired single, female bank employee, impeccable house keeper, quiet/resp/reliable/NS/ ND/NP. Refs. 250-306-6188

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 MOBILE for rent, $650 to $910. Westside. NP. Call 250768-5080, 250-717-1033

Homes for Rent

3 or 4 bdrm, WinďŹ eld 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 ARMSTRONG, 5-bedroom home, available now. Recently redecorated, large fenced garden. $1400 per month. Possible mortgage helper. Contact Charlette Lavik (250) 5463119 or email rsmith@iol.ie Beautiful, 3-bdrm, 2-bath, upper, Oyama, lakeview, 7min walk to beach, RV parking, w/d, $1100+1/2util, May1, n/s, n/p, R.R. (250)549-6774 DT 2+1bd Lrg deck, f,s, longterm pref’d. May 1st NP, Nparty,ND, middle aged. Ref’s DD,$1200+utils.250-860-1038.

LAKEVIEW Heights 3bdrm 2 bath. Panoramic view all ammen., appls. furnished Avail now. $1200/mo (250)-7696776, or (250)-769-1222 MAY 1st- N.Glenmore- two storey house 3 bedrooms, ofďŹ ce, familyroom, 2 baths, carport, patio, greenhouse, extra large yard, fruit trees, splendid view, NS. NP. $1550/mo+ utils 250-860-7012 Newly reno’d 5bdrm Quiet area, nr. school & rec centre.

Lrg yard & garden area. NS. No drinkers or Druggies. $1650/mo May 1st Call (250)491-5992 ,or 864-7934 RUTLAND in Orchard 2bdrm house, 1.5bath, $1100 + utils.

Avail Immed. 765-3002 & 8635616

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.

2BD, 1bth, Ellison area, close to dog park. No dogs. $850 +utils. Call (250)-869-2186 2bd Mobile Rutland. May 1. in town on 2acr. Mature people pref. $900+utils, 250-575-4366 3BD, 2bth House in Ellison, close to school, very quiet, city & lake view. $1100+utils. NP. April 15. 250-448-6541 3BDRM House, close to all ammenities, $1200. NS, NP. Old Glenmore. 250-470-7291 3BD Upper House. Near DT. $1150+utils. NP, NS. May 1st.

1396 Highland Dr. 863-5270

WinďŹ eld, 3 bdrm, 2 bath house, quiet area, $1300 + util.,n/s, n/p,250-548-3378.

Apt/Condo for Rent

Apt/Condo for Rent

Refund Policy Our ads are non-refundable when booked for less than 4 weeks (12 issues), when cancelling a 4 week ad you will be refunded in weekly increments only, calculated at the appropriate discount level. Refunds not available for 1/2 price promotion.

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

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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Duplex / 4 Plex 2BDRMS. Great Location.

WD, big yard,free prking. Reno’d. Beautiful area. $900 + utils.Avail May1(250)470-0000 3BD & 2BD, 2 full bath, livingrm, diningrm, kitchen, 5appls, all window blinds, 2 balconies, garage. NP. Avail Now. Call 250-860-8583 3BD w/bsmnt, reno’d, nr school, 4 appliances, Rutland, NS, NP, ref req’d, $900+utils.

250-861-1059 6-8 pm.

5BD 1/2 duplex, 2bth, 2 kitchen, 2 lndry, prking, $1500+DD. Call 250-859-6784 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 NEW 2bdrm, & 2.5 baths, 5 appls, A/C, priv. patio, Hospital Area. $1195. Apr. 15th -May 1.

2473 Pandosy. 250-862-1701 NEW large 2bdrm duplex, 5 appls, 2 full baths, close to Hospital. Avail May 1, $1350.

250-862-1701

Homes for Rent

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

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AFTER SCHOOL Activities Guide Play Soccer! 1 issue $28.56 (+HST) Have Fun! 3 issues $66.00 (+HST) Call Dave 12 issues $192.00 (+HST) @ 250-555-(kick)

FOR LEASE 600 sq.ft. OfďŹ ce Trailer fully serviced on fenced 1/2 acre. Zoned Heavy Industrial Including Auto Wrecking. $2500 triple net incl. Fenced 1/2 to 1 acre serviced industrial lots available. Central Westside Location. will build to suit.

250-769-7424

Rentals

Open House Sat. Apr. 14, 1-4pm. 2873 Summerview Place, West Kelowna. Follow Com Free Signs & Balloons Custom built 3235sq.ft 5 bedroom, hardwood, s/s apps, 9’ vaulted ceilings, AC, workroom, cold room, u/g irrig, large landscaped yard, panoramic views!!!! $539,900 250-768-7528 summerview@shaw.ca

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Rentals

Transportation

Transportation

Homes for Rent

Suites, Lower

Auto Financing

Cars - Domestic

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.

WESTSIDE Newer 1bdrm Walk/Out, full kitchen, full bath, w/d $850/mo includes utils.May 1st (604)769-4222

Rentals

Office/Retail 191 ASHER ROAD, 1750 sq/ft. $1350 + Tax. Plenty of parking. 250-765-9448 HWY 97 North, 1800sq’ of retail, 1500-3300sq’ of indust. & compound.

Rutland area.

2000sq’ Retail. 250-765-3295 NEWLY reno’d office space, w/lake view. 700sq.ft. $750 + T.N. 250-768-9083 Westbank

Rooms for Rent Room for rent. Furn’d bdrm, mature male only. $475/mo.

250-317-2546 RUTLAND furnished room for working man, 30+, livingroom, TV, kitchen, laundry, utils incl, $490+DD. Call 250-215-1561

Shared Accommodation 2bdrms for rent in house.

Shared kitchen, bath & yard.

No pets, includes utilities, $500&$600/mo. 250-860-8031 Room for rent in my home, $450-500 incls everything. 1888-492-2543

Storage FALCON Self Storage, 747 Fitzpatrick Rd. has gated and secure space avail for your boats & vehicles and all your storage needs. Vehicle storage starting at $85/month.

Please call 250-765-1477

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

NP. bus route. 250-765-2903.

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 2BD, 272 Asher Rd. Avail. now. near Plaza 33, NP, spacious/bright. $850. all incl.

250-878-3553 2BD bsmnt suite, w/o, 5appls, NS, NP. Ref’s. $750 + utils.

May 1st. Call 250-317-0373 2BD legal suite Rutland. Nr. bus & shopping. 4appl, ns, np. $900 + utils. Avail Apr 1st. Call 250-863-1155 2BDRM, 1bath, Rutland, close to ammens, Available now. $850, NS, NP, 250-864-1341 3BD a/c, priv laundry,driveway bus school cble wireless utils incl’d NS NP $1100 Avail May 1. 250-826-2233 BRAND New 1bdrm Behind Costco, Utilities & Cable Included.

No Parties.

NP. $800/mo.Call (250)-763-7553 Bright 2bdrm Newly Reno’d 5 apppls includes utils, covered parking, storage,central air $1000/mo (250)717-3580 LARGE 1bdrm suite, NS, NP, references, utilities included, $750/mo. 250-768-4399 LRG 2bd bsmt suite, close to OC, shopping, utils, lndry incl, $1000. May 1. 250-763-2399 NEWER 2bd suite, avail immed. Own ent, prking, nice yard. $800 incl utils. Quiet area. NS, NP. 1bd suite also avail. 250-869-9663 or 250215-2085 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 RUTLAND. May 1. 1bd utils incl, shr’d lndry, FP, NS, NP, $750. 250-215-1182 RUTLAND. May 1. 3bd, 1bth, incl utils, shr’d lndry, NP, NS. Close to amens, reno’d. $1400. 250-215-1182

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.

Suites, Upper 1&2bd suites avail. Sep ent. upper 2bd+office, $1000 or 1bd lower w/ gas FP. $700.

Each has FS, shr’d lndry, utils incl. ns, np. May 1st. 868-0750 1BD suite on view, $625 utils incl. Pets ok. Prking avail.

Avail now. Call 250-681-1735 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 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.

PEACHLAND 3bd newly painted, garage, view, $1100+ 2/3 utils. NP, NS, NP, ref’s, Call 250-768-4399 Quiet, Br, Upper 1bd. Furn ste, Lake/Colg/Pand. Resp. NS Adlt, NP. $745 Incl. 762-0317 6 rings

UP. Miss. Cozy, sep. building 1bd ste. Resp Adult. Ref. Lake View&Access. $725. 764-3108

GUARANTEED 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

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

Cars - Domestic 1999 Cadillac STS

Townhouses 2-bdrm Townhouse, spacious, walkout, reno’d bldg, parking, patio, a/c, water incl, $850,1/2 month free rent. Pet friendly.

Also 2-bdrm, apartment, reno’d, 3appl, a/c, balcony,water, parking incl, $800,.

(250)769-0626, Vernon, BC 3 bed, 2 bath townhouse $1450. Single car garage.

Backyard with grass and upper balcony off dining room.

Incl w/d/f/s/dw. Close to schools, park and shops. 1 yr lease. N/p, n/s. Call 250-4702457 to view. Avail May 1.

Ref’s req.

Transportation

Aircraft CESSNA 180 1976 on 3000 Caps for lease. DeHavilland DHC-2 1957 on 4930 Floats for lease. Van. Is. E-mail; rleroy@telus.net

Auto Accessories/Parts

One too many cars, so she’s gotta go. Very reliable.

Brand new cooling system, tires have 70-90% tread left.

Leather seats, power everything. There are some scratches & dents above the drivers wheel well and on the bumper. Also needs a splash of paint. Very comfortable travel car or a great starter car!

Appraised at $4600.

Further Reduced to $3000 250-869-7362 Lve msg 2004 Z06 Corvette 405 hp 6 speed 29,000. kms 37,500. phone 542-8317.

AUTOMOTIVE SPECIAL ONLY $59.99 plus HST

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Off Road Vehicles NOW - NEW 8 week courses covering snowmobile or quad or marine outboard repair.

Take one course or all - fit your interest and your timeline.

GPRC Fairview Campus, Fairview, Alberta. Affordable residences.

1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

Recreational/Sale 10ft Slumber Queen Camper.

Fully Loaded. $1900 obo Ken(250)768-6834 1981 GMC 3/4 Ton Truck with Canopy & 1987 9.5 ft. Camper all in Good Condition Etc. $5,250 Firm. Cash or certified cheque. 250-765-7958 1982 3/4 ton Chev. Diesel with 1984 camper $2850 Call (250)766-2965

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Auto Financing

250-763-7114

23ft Komfort 5th Wheel Trailer. Clean & Well Maintained $5200 Call (250)764-4214

Tenders

Tenders

1-800-910-6402

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Escorts

1 and only Garden of Eden.

Voted #1 in Customer Satisfaction. Only agency in Kelowna open 24/7 and accepting credit cards. GFE avail. 250868-9439 Now Hiring

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

Sport Utility Vehicle 1995 Isuzu - Rodeo 4x4, new brakes, exhaust, & tires, exc cond, Black/4-dr 155,000kms, $4495. obo (250)542-2822 2005 GMC Jimmy, 4wd, 2dr, AC, leather, low mileage (82,000kms) $9,500 obo. Call 250-448-6604

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CUISINE from Jude’s kitchen use peanut butter In our house, peanut butter is a mainstay, and it’s been decades since we bought peanut butter that contains added sugar or oils. That means we have to give it a good stir when we first open it, but it’s just a habit you get into. We prefer our peanut butter completely natural: just peanuts and salt, all ground up together.

Personally, I only eat crunchy, too, and our favourite for decades, has been Adams Peanut Butter because it tastes like peanuts.

A quick breakfast in our household has always been toast and peanut butter with a glass of milk, but I also have a number of favourite recipes in which peanut butter plays an important role—other than that old favourite, peanut butter cookies.

Since peanut butter or peanuts and chocolate are terrific together, there are a number of dessert recipes where it stars, but I’ve also used it in salad dressings and sauces for both fish and meat.

It’s one of those things I’d have to have if I was stranded on a desert island.

So, when the people from Adams sent me some new recipes to try using peanut butter, I was all over it. They report that a recent poll showed that 72 per cent of Canadians like peanut butter best spread on toast or crackers, while 52 per cent of Western Canadians eat it for breakfast.

I’ve also taken one of my favourite recipes using peanut butter out of my book, Jude’s Kitchen, to share with you.

The book is available locally at Mosaic Books, Chapters, the B.C. Wine Museum, Calona Wines and Quails’ Gate Vineyards, and it features wine pairings by renowned wine writer John Schreiner I hope you enjoy it.

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Satay & Spicy Peanut Sauce You can make this with boneless, tender beef, chicken or pork.

MEAT SATAY MARINADE: 1 lb. (.5 kg) meat 1 tbsp. (15 ml) honey 2 tsp. (10 ml) soy sauce 2 tsp. (10 ml) cornstarch 2 tsp. (10 ml) minced ginger Slice lean meat such as boned chicken breast or thighs; steak; or pork loin into strips just a few inches long, a half-inch wide, and a quarter-inch thick.

Combine marinade ingredients and stir well, then add meat and mix together thoroughly so meat slices are all coated with marinade. If there doesn't seem to be enough, add a spoonful or so more soy sauce.

Marinate for just an hour or overnight, before threading onto skewers.

Grill on a hot barbecue a few minutes on each side, turning to cook all four sides. Don't overcook them until they dry out.

Greasing the skewers lightly first will reduce the chance of the meat sticking to

them. If using wooden skewers be sure to soak them in water first.

Serves 4-6.

CURRY PEANUT SAUCE: 1 onion 1 garlic clove 1 tsp. (5 ml) butter 1 tsp. (5 ml) curry powder 3/4 c. (175 ml) crunchy peanut butter 1 tbsp. (15 ml) soy sauce 1 tsp. (5 ml) brown sugar 1 1/2 c. (375 ml) water Chop onion finely and mince garlic clove.

Melt butter in a small pot and add the onions and garlic, sauteing over medium heat until the onion is soft and translucent.

Add curry powder and stir well, adding crunchy peanut butter, soy sauce and brown sugar and combining well.

Add water and bring the whole mixture to bubbling. Simmer for 10 minutes or so.

Serve alongside the skewers as a dip.

Re-heats well.

Pear & Spring Mix Salad with Peanut Dressing This recipe from the Adams Natural Peanut Butter people is yummy, but don’t hesitate to use chunky peanut butter, like I did, instead of creamy.

Seasoned rice vinegar just has a little sugar and salt in it, so you’re fine to substitute plain.

I only used half the sesame oil. Use it to your own taste. I think you could substitute apple for the pear, if you like, depending on what's available locally.

DRESSING: 1/3 c. (75 ml) creamy peanut butter 1/4 c. (60 ml) seasoned rice vinegar 2 tbsp. (30 ml) sesame oil 2 tbsp. (30 ml) water 1 1/2 tbsp. (22 ml) sugar 2 tsp. (10 ml) Asian chili garlic paste 1 tsp. (5 ml) fresh ginger, grated

SALAD: 5 oz. (140 ml) spring mix salad greens 2 medium-sized, ripe pears 2 medium-sized green onions 1/4 c. (60 ml) crumbled feta cheese 1 medium-sized carrot 2 radishes 1/4 c. (60 ml) toasted walnuts Combine all dressing ingredients until smooth.

Toss cleaned and dried salad greens into a serving bowl.

Peel and slice the pears into matchsticks; thinly slice the green onions; crumble the feta, shred the carrot and thinly slice the radishes into the greens. Add the walnuts.

Drizzle with dressing and toss just before serving.

Serves 4.

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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