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Seniors put experience and skills to use returning to work from A1 Anderson went from driving a police cruiser to driving a school bus. And he said he loves what he does. “I knew I could not vegetate on the couch and watch television all day,” says Anderson, who traded 12hour shifts as an RCMP officer for four-hour shifts driving school buses for the Central Okanagan School District. “I stepped into this right away. I wanted to stay busy.” With his other job—teaching firearms safety—and his volunteer duties with a local historic car club, Andrews stays busy in, what some would consider, his “golden” years. But Anderson is typical of many seniors these days—older people who have either blown through the typical retirement age and kept working or who have returned to the workforce after a few years off. “Most older workers are not retiring,” says Cathy Fitzgerald, a professor with the Okanagan School of Business at Okanagan College. “They may not want full-time work, but they want to stay involved.” Fitzgerald, who has done research on older workers, says while many jurisdictions, including B.C., have done away with the mandatory retirement age of 65, the marker was based on society’s perception that 65 is “old.” “But that’s not the case any more,” she said. With people living longer, healthier lives—especially in B.C.—workers either want to keep working or are deciding after a year or two off that they want to return. They have experience to offer, skills that can be used and despite the saying “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks,” an ability to learn new skills and transfer the ones they have to other lines of work. Ellen Boelcke and Joan Scott see
that first-hand. They are with Kelowna Community Resources, which has a contract with the province to provide the Older Urban Workers program here. The program, funded by Victoria and announced in November, aims to help older workers get back into the workforce by providing them with training that utilizes the skills they already have. Boelke says the program helps those 55 and older but the current intake of participants includes one person who is in his 70s. “It’s a process of seeing what skills they have and what they can do now,” she says. And the opportunities for retired workers looking to get back into the workforce are varied. Gone are the days when only positions as a department store greeters or fast food restaurant host were available. Now there are technical, managerial, accounting and other positions looking for skilled workers. The program, which features six weeks of classroom sessions followed by six weeks of work experience that
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hopefully will turn into a job, has proven popular here. The program is being offered in four sessions with 12 participants in each session. In addition KCR, Okanagan Education Centre is also offering the program here. But not all older people who return to the workforce need to be retrained. Stuart Cook, 66, returned to the world of marketing after a year of retirement, following the sale of his business. “I sold the business and realized, I don’t have a job anymore,” says Cook. “I had a bunch of household projects to do and that kept me busy for a while, but mentally I couldn’t imagine spending another year padding around the house.” He wanted to get back to work— but on his terms. He doesn’t work eight- or ninehour days anymore, now it’s five hours a day. But he likes the structure of having a job and the flexibility the shorter work day affords him. And that, says Cook, is what many returning, older workers appear to want—flexibility. “It allows you to be diligent in having you manage your time. There’s a desire to do something, to keep busy, to have that structure (of working).” According to Fitzgerald, flexibility is important for older workers returning to the workforce. In the last few years, the first of the early baby boomers have started to retire. But for a myriad of reasons, many are either not willing to give up work or, after a short time off, want to return. They are a highly educated group, with a strong work ethic who have experience to offer and no rules in place any longer saying 65 years of age is the mandatory retirement age. Fitzgerald said her research
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STUART COOK has returned to the world of sales and marketing at the age of 66, saying that working part-time for the Capital News beats spending “another year padding around the house” to keep occupied. showed that despite the widespread belief that most retirees re-enter the workforce because of financial reasons, she found that not to be the overriding reason when she looked at the data available. Still, for some it can be, given the increased cost of living, especially the cost of housing, in areas like Kelowna, Vancouver and Victoria, where there are large numbers of seniors. But no matter the reason, the reality is that with the economy in the shape it is right now, most experts agree using all available resources, including retired workers, can only
help. Providing more disposable income among a group that is likely to spend it will help stimulate the economy. And the desire to return to work by older people is also something the government recognizes. “The reality is that today many older people are re-entering the workforce or have never left it,” says Ralph Sultan, B.C.’s Minister of State for Seniors. “The common pattern is there are people who have a great deal of relevant training.”
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People are healthier now and jobs have changed over the years. In some cases jobs are not as physically demanding as they were in the past because of improvements in technology. That, in turn has allowed some people to work longer. “Many industrial jobs of the past were very difficult and made it physically impossible to carry on past the age of 65,” said Sultan. “The wear and tear on the human body is not what it was.” But health and financial factors aside, for some who are not willing to let their age dictate the time they give up work, there is also another reason —relevance. “I have a friend who retired five years ago and he said he did not feel current and had no purpose, so he went out and found another job,”
Sultan, who turns 80 this year and says he plans to run in the next election in his Lower Mainland riding of West Vancouver-Capilano, is in many ways typical of the very people he talks about. Having retired in 1989 at the age of 56, he moved back to B.C., bought a boat, fixed up his house and spent time with his grandkids. Then, he was persuaded to run for public office. As a senior, he proceeded to win his election and start a whole new career as a MLA. Sultan said health is a big reason for the many who want to keep working past the aged of 55, 60 or 65. And that is especially true of B.C., where some of the healthiest seniors in Canada live.
says Chris DeHart, who worked for Telus for 30 years before retiring at the age of 55. DeHart says he wasn’t ready to retire but the buyout he was offered was just too good. So he took it and found another job in sales and is still working well into his 60s. “I like being active and I feel I can still contribute,” says DeHart, who jokes that it’s also motivation when your wife tells you retirement is not an option so go out and get a job. As for others, DeHart sums up his age group’s thoughts of working past the age of retirement, by saying, simply: “Have you seen the number of consultants out there? That’s what (retired people) do.” awaters@kelownacapnews.com
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To the editor: I am responding to the Jan. 3 letter to the editor from David Lindsay, the presidentc and CEO of the Forest Prod-f ucts Association of Canada.t He expressed concern for thee monopoly that the rail trans-c portation system wields, andi how unfair it is to forest prod-s uct companies in Canada. p I find it very strange thatb the forest companies are very concerned when they haver to do business with anotherC business that has a monopolyi that controls part of their sup-b ply chain, but are more than happy to have a monopoly and full control over the log supply to their mills. This is accomplished by way of holding the major timber harvesting rights and con-F trolling the BCTS program by using their own harvestingo contractors as surrogate bid-c p ders. There is not a free logt market in the Interior of the province but rather a veryi counter productive monop-t F A See Forestry A7a a r b t t in court. That message presumably also goes for premier-in-waiting Adrian Dix, unless he replaces the hated B.C. Liberals in May, then quickly kneels before the BCTF and extends the key to the provincial treasury. Two generations of British Columbians have been bullied by this bad drama, since Bill Vander Zalm decided an industrial union bargaining structure was just the ticket for public schools. Students are taught by example, if not by blatant propaganda in classrooms, that all problems are solved by demanding more money from the government. After this conditioning, older students are sometimes pressed into service as union pickets. There’s your Social Justice class, kids. Sorry about those sports teams
Get ready for new season of ‘School Wars’ L ike a bad reality show about a dysfunctional family, B.C. School Wars has lurched to life again for the 2013 election. Coming soon to billboards and buses across the province: Staged pictures of sad-faced kids crammed into dirty classrooms by a heartless government. It doesn’t even matter which government. This ritual combat went on through Social Credit and NDP governments too. Premier Christy Clark opened the new season with her promised pitch to restructure bargaining. It suggested splitting up bargaining into traditional wage and benefit talks, and a separate
table and fund for classroom size and support. Cast in her familiar role of the sullen, rebellious teenager, BCTF president Susan Lambert staged a news conTom ference to distort and Fletcher mock the government’s offer. A 10-year deal if we give up bargaining wages and classroom conditions? “Ludicrous.” What’s ludicrous is her characterization of a formula to link teacher pay to nurses, post-secondary faculty and other government workers. Nurses are renowned for getting raises when no one else does, so this should be an opportunity for these powerful unions to co-ordinate. But the BCTF can’t get along with
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To the editor: Sorry I missed the pipeline protest—I was busy working to help ensure that B.C. vehicle users have gas in their tanks which, by the way, arrives by pipeline from Alberta oilsands to B.C. refineries. Oh, also, please walk to your next protest. Don Gavins, Kelowna
To the editor: The protests of pipeline opponents, environmentalists, global warming advocates etc., would be more convincing if all these really concerned people turned off their lights and heat, parked their vehicles and walked to wherever they are protesting. Monika Weihmann, Kelowna
I’m getting on for ninety thats a fair amount of years Political decisions have confounded my worst fears Hopeful faith in government has fled while getting old While my beloved country sod-by-sod is being sold Environmental causes which we need to keep alive Are cut in all directions by harpers C-45 Diminish our best thinkers so departments have no teeth Smells less like country-building than a lot of greed beneath Seems so many agencies do operate on this creed ‘Grab anything that we could want’
never not just what we need Our ‘original’ people were loud with Idle No More But apathy surrounds us while they sell our lands offshore Location of this pipeline that seems open for dispute But foul the Douglas Channel its ruin is absolute So do our own refining and we plant the pipe elsewhere Then brag about employment and still have a world to share Has that deal been signed with China what on earth can someone say? Please follow this persuasion Bury apathy today.
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rican development issues to many United Nations agencies as well as to the African Union, and has written at length on genocide and genocide prevention. He wrote: “Mali ranks 175th of 187 countries on the UN’s 2011 Human Development Index, has grown obscenely unequal in the past decade, and its democracy resembled a Potemkin’s village. But what Mali does
have is gold in the south, much of it being mined by Canadian companies, and the hope of oil in the north…What’s happening in Northern Mali and surrounding areas is in reality extremely complex, worlds beyond the simplistic narrative of marauding al-Qaeda terrorists. That foreign military intervention is capable of ‘fixing’ the crisis, whatever that means, seems wildly unrealistic, though
I certainly don’t pretend to know what might.” I trust Mr. Caplan when he defines Mali by its human poverty, rich natural resources and deficit in democracy, and when he says that foreign military intervention is the wrong response to the extremely complex crisis in that country. As Harper seeks “broad consensus” from the Canadian public and from opposition parties
on whether and how to extend the mission in Mali, we need to respond by writing to him, Defense Minister Peter Mackay, Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird, the leaders of the opposition parties as well as our own MP, telling them to pull Canada out immediately from this ill-defined exercise in interference. Dianne Varga, Kelowna
Gov’t should not compete with small timber loggers Forestry from A6 oly. The corporate concentration of processing plants in B.C. is making things even worse. Perhaps what we need is some legislation, along the lines of the proposed Fair Rail Freight Services Act before Parliament, for a fair log price and market act. This would help correct the imbalance in the business relationship between the log buyer and the log seller. In most Interior rural
communities, land owners and small timber license holders rely on the major timber tenure holders to buy their logs. As most of these large companies communicate between themselves on a regular basis, there is the unspoken collusion of price fixing that goes on to keep the price of logs artificially low. Perhaps it is not so unspoken but more difficult to prove without wire tapping the companies. The price they pay for logs has nothing to do
with the price of lumber and everything to do with how low they can keep the price they pay for wood. In my opinion this fits the definition of a monopoly. We need to break it up by dividing up the timber resources into as many small scale timber licenses as possible. The government needs to develop an exit strategy from the B.C. timber sales program as soon as possible. The government should not be in the logging business com-
peting with their own citizens. This volume should then be distributed through out B.C. through more community forests, more woodlots, and settle the First Nations claims to our resources, so we can all get on with managing our natural resources properly and with some certainty. This would be a good way to help small scale forest operators towards a balance between them-
selves and the sawmill timber monopoly that the majors currently hold. Legislation of this nature by itself, would not guarantee a fair log market, but would certainly be a major step towards correcting the monopoly that exists today. This would balance the business relationship and allow for fair business negotiations to take place. George Delisle, Westbridge
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and field trips, but we need those as bargaining chips to get more paid leave time. To state the obvious, Clark and McRae staged this as a pre-election event to frame the issue. They knew their effort would be greeted as a declaration of war. The main reason the BCTF agreed to a con7tract extension with a
wage freeze last year? It wasn’t the blindingly obvious fact that every other public sector union had already taken two zeroes. It was strictly tactics. The delay sets up the latest rematch of these old warriors in the spring election. The plan is to get the dreaded B.C. Liberals out and then start working over the weaker, more union-dependent NDP. That’s who caved in earlier and gave the BCTF
broad control over staffing levels, the proverbial key to the treasury. Along with basic math and economics, a point the BCTF seems unable to grasp is that its strategy is self-defeating. Those sad kids are making more and more parents seek a better deal. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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It’s not clear if the city received any of that money as a result of the sale to Schwab. The new owner said other creditors, such as the Cove Resort on the Westside, which was owed $110,000 for damage the vessel did to its dock, and the province, which was owed $39,000 for back wages to former staff, had to approve the sale. Schwab has been talking to the city about a possible temporary dock off City Park, in front of the site of the former Pavilion building. That building, once used as a restaurant and also as city offices, burned down a few years ago. Schwab wants to both run the Fintry Queen up and down the lake, having it stop at a number of locations, and offer dinner cruises. He said he got the idea for his new company from a poster he saw at the Penticton Museum
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for the original Okanagan Lake Boat Company, which was established in Naramata in 1897. The old trade poster from 1912, showed a small passenger craft on the lake with the caption “Ferry service—Summerland-Naramata-Penticton. Special trips to all points on the lake for commercial travellers and tourists.” “We identified with the image,” said Schwab, who sees a future for public transportation on Okanagan Lake, linking communities, parks, wineries and resorts along the shoreline, similar to the historic paddlewheel services provided by the CNR and CPR from 1893 to 1972. “Jump aboard ship in the morning, take a cruise on the lake to a park or winery, catch it again in the afternoon or evening for a stop across the lake or an easy return trip home.” The Fintry Queen is the largest commercial passenger ship on Okanagan Lake, able to safely transport thousands of passengers annually in most weather conditions. Originally built as a car ferry in 1948 to carry passengers and vehicles across the lake yearround, it was designed to get close to shore. Her bow boarding ramp permits loading and unloading without the need for extensive shore facilities. It had a fake paddlewheel installed on it in the 1970s and was reborn as a tourist vessel, with a restaurant and a dance floor offering daytime and night time cruises. Schwab said there is power, water and sewer in the area of City Park where he wants to dock the Fintry Queen and a tender just closed to build permanent washroom facilities in that area. So, he is hoping to tie into that construction for what he calls a “small, temporary loading pier” at no cost to the city in order to be ready to open this summer. But to do so, he said he will need the city to approve his request quickly. If it takes a month to do so, he said, he will not be able to start up before July and if it takes any longer he will have to wait until next year, as without a summer season, it would not be viable. awaters@kelownacapnews.com
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lice, Milroy was released pending a court date but fled to the Okanagan with several buddies, launching what Judge Brad Chapman would describe this week as “somewhat of a spree of criminal activity.” Upon leaving Manitoba in early February 2012, he and one friend would break into a home and steal guitars to pawn for cash and then use the money to finance a trip to Kelowna that would end in two armed robberies, one in West Kelowna and the other in Rutland. Neither robbery earned more than a stash of cigarettes and $50 in cash. Yet, as minimal as the proceeds were, the impact for the victims was severe, the judge pointed out. “I can’t imagine how frightening it must have been for the clerk in the convenience store,” said Chapman, noting the individual in the West Kelowna Mac’s location, beside Friends Neighbourhood Pub, was severely affected. That robbery occurred March 7, 2012 at 3:15 a.m. when the clerk inside the store was alone. Concealing their identities with bandanas, Milroy and his accomplice threatened the clerk with a sawed off shotgun that Milroy kept tucked in his belt, making his point by lifting his shirt to show the clerk. His accomplice brandished a knife and went behind the counter to make his threats. The pair tried to destroy video evidence, ripped the landline phone cords from the walls and left with two cordless phones in order to prevent the clerk from contacting police. Two days later, the robbers used a similar modus operandi to rob the Super-Save Gas in Rut-
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land, again with minimal profit. The resulting jail time Chapman laid out at sentencing Thursday was a combination of penalties for federal charges relating to Milroy’s offences in Manitoba, and provincial charges from the local offences, and took into account his guilty plea and cooperative approach to dealing with police. Milroy will serve five years for the first armed robbery, the mandatory minimum sentence, and another year and a half, to be served concurrently, for concealing his identity with a mask. The second robbery in Rutland, in which he did not personally carry a weapon, he is serving three years for, though this time will also be served concurrently to the first, with another year of concurrent time for wearing a face mask. For the offences which occurred in Manitoba, only the break and enter charges yielded additional time. For that offence, the young man received an additional six months over and above all of the other time, in no small part because the maximum penalty for this type of robbery is life in prison. Milroy also received 30 days for fleeing the province with a court date pending, several months for the drug possession charges and the shotgun found in the trailer. All of that time will be served concurrently. His lawyer, Michael Stephenson, said he will be attending various rehabilitation programs in jail and will continue work on a carpentry apprenticeship. He has been in jail for 10 months and received time and half for the wait until his court date, leaving a remaining 50-month jail sentence.
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Two deceased Okanagan pioneers fondly remembered L ast month was tarnished (for me) by the sad news that Kelowna has lost two more quality characters in Graham Takoff and Myrtie Reid. Both top notch people of pioneer Okanagan stock. While Takoff was certainly better known by the public as the publisher of the Capital News, both of them touched a lot of lives—despite their almost opposite experiences and lifestyles. It was my true pleasure and honour to know them each on a personal level. Takoff, the hardworking son-in-law of Capital News founder Les Kerry, spent the majority of his life as assistant publisher and then publisher of this newspaper. While many attributes and stories about Graham have already been penned, let me add a few personal thoughts here of my own. Graham was a quality character who loved his job as publisher and, unlike the majority of newspaper publishers today, kept his nose out of the
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Despite my unpredictable antics and numerous law suits, Graham always welcomed me back into the fold during my four or five (even I have lost count) separate departures and returns to the newsroom. When I think of Graham, I will always recall his wry smile as I would unravel some tale of why I was late, hung over, paying another parking ticket, in court instead of covering court, or discovered sleeping in the office. In all truth I probably aged the man greatly. Thank you ‘Mr. T.’ Myrtie Reid was a kind, quiet, unassuming woman who put her family before anything and everything else. A true gem, Myrtie loved to have company visit her humble home and cluttered farm in the Okanagan Mission area and her gentle persona was always a warming and calming influence. She had to be, as she raised four real character boys Wally, Archie, Keith and Frazer. The true glue of the infamous Reid clan, Myrtie was loved by all who had
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Future Shop in West Kelowna closure comes as surprise Wade Paterson STAFF REPORTER
When West Kelowna’s Future Shop opened in October 2011, few would have predicted its future closure 16 months later. The store was one of 15 Best Buy and Future
Shop locations across the country to shut its doors for good Thursday. According to a Best Buy Canada press release, the closures are phase one of a long-term “transformational strategy to optimize the company’s retail footprint across the country.”
The evolution will focus on rolling out smaller web concept and mobile locations throughout Canada over the next 36 months. Best Buy Canada’s statement indicated the move was based on a review of its retail footprint in an effort to reduce un-
necessary costs, eliminate redundant operating systems and optimize its real estate strategy to reflect a “changing retail landscape.” About 40 workers will be affected by the shutdown. “Employees affected by the Best Buy and Fu-
ture Shop store closures will receive severance support as well as access to employee assistance programs and career transition support,” the release stated. The closure was done without advance notice to employees. Anthem Properties
Part of the Mission cut away from Kelowna riding Alistair Waters ASSISTANT EDITOR
Kelowna got its wish when it came to redrawing the federal riding boundary for Kelowna-Lake Country—sort of. Mayor Walter Gray made an impassioned plea to keep downtown Kelowna and Old Glenmore in the riding when the federal redistribution commission passed through town last fall. While the final decision settled on by the commission earlier this week does just that, the area south of Harvey Avenue, between Highway 97 and Mission Creek adjacent to Okanagan Lake, was not so lucky. It will become part
of the new, largely rural riding of Central Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola, to include a huge swath of the southern Interior stretching from the Canada-U.S border to just south of Kamloops. The reconfigured and newly named riding includes such diverse areas as Keremeos, Princeton, Summerland, Peachland, West Kelowna, Merritt and Logan Lake along with part of the Mission. “By transferring a portion of the City of Kelowna to the new district of Central Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola, the commission has been able to maintain the north and east boundaries, as well as portions of the west and southern boundaries
of the existing Kelowna-Lake Country electoral district,” said the commission’s final report. In October, when Gray appeared before the commission, he objected to losing what he called the “heart” of his city, its downtown, in the original proposal to make downtown Kelowna part of the new riding that takes in West Kelowna and points south. He suggested keeping downtown and the area south of Harvey Avenue as far as Mission Creek in the Kelowna-Lake Country riding. But based on trying to balance population ridings, and taking into account the new Central Okanagan-Sim-
ilkameen-Nicola riding, which replaces much of the existing Okanagan-Coquihalla riding, the commission felt it had to include some portion of Kelowna. The new riding will have a population of 104,398 while the Kelowna-Lake Country riding will have a popula-
tion of 110,051. As part of the redistribution of riding boundaries in B.C., the province will get six new ridings starting with the 2015 federal election. They will be created in the Lower Mainland and the Fraser Valley. It will bring the number of B.C. ridings to 42. awaters@kelownacapnews.com
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The West Kelowna teenager currently on trial for murder will finally tell her version of the events that left one of her peers dead, and turned a quiet Peachland street into a chaotic crime scene. The 18-year-old, whose name is under a publication ban, is alleged to have stabbed Ashlee Hyatt, 16, in her neck after an argument at a June 2, 2010, party. It’s a story that Crown counsel Murray Kaay assembled a number of witnesses to tell from varying angles, but defence lawyer Ingrid Friesen pointed out Friday that none of those viewpoints added up to a complete picture. “You as a jury will be the first to hear her side of the story—she wants very much to tell it,” Friesen told a B.C. Supreme Court jury Friday. “She’s been waiting two years to tell it.” The accused, who defence described as a “new girl trying to fit in at a new school,” has seen her point of view be absent in the last two weeks of trial, as even RCMP officers who dealt with the investigation failed to offer her perspective on what happened that night. What the jury has learned from teen witnesses who were there, however, is that the accused kissed a boy, while her boyfriend was nearby. This apparently upset Hyatt and the two started exchanging verbal barbs, which escalated to further pushing on the street, and eventually Hyatt was fatally wounded. Continuing on with the altercation, however, was the teenage host of the party. The defence has already suggested she was the one who brought the knife to the fight between the accused and Hyatt, and Friday two witnesses took the witness stand to highlight the teenage host’s behaviour in the aftermath and leading up to the fatal altercation. They also called upon George Young, who lives adjacent to the party house, to give testimony. Young testified he was brought into the fray when he heard a teenage boy in the street talking into his cellphone, saying, “It’s going down, it’s going down, it’s happening now.”
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morial in France, symbolic of the bill’s theme of contribution and sacrifice by Canadians in conflicts throughout history. For the Bank of Canada, Kelowna The memorial marks the Battle of was right on the money when it came to picking one of five Canadian cities to an- Vimy Ridge during the First World War, in which Canadian troops played a signounce the introduction of the country’s nificant role. new polymer $20 note. Vimy Ridge was taken by Canadian After introducing new polymer $100 soldiers in 1917 at a cost of 3,600 lives and $50 bills in Vancouver and Victoria respectively last winter and in the spring, and 7,000 wounded, Lt.-Col. Nigel Whittaker, commandthe bank chose Kelowna to unveil the er of the Kelonwa-based B.C. Dragoons, new version of the country’s most popuspoke at the introduclar bank note Wedtion of the $20 note nesday. during Wednesday’s The announcenews conference at ment was made the Brig. Angle Arsimultaneously with moury in Kelowna. similar announceHe called the Batments in Calgary, Ottle of Vimy Ridge a tawa, Montreal and on pivotal moment in Prince Edward Island, Canadian history. said Bank of Canada And he said he officials. was pleased to see The new $20 bill, the sacrifice of Canthe latest to be remade adians in uniform using polymer, a recognized on the smooth, durable film, country’s money features the same “It’s wonderful high-tech security feathat men and women tures included on the of Canada’s mil$50 and $100 notes. itary are being recThey include ognized,” said Whitmetallic holographic DOUG FARROW/CONTRIBUTOR taker. portraits of the Queen SHOWCASING the new $20 “It’s fitting that and the Peace TowCanadian bill are Lt.-Col. Nigel they are being reer in Ottawa, a large membered on bank clear window, special Whittaker and Isabelle Jacques, notes of a country numbering and bora senior analyst with the Bank of that strives to be a ders, raised ink secCanada. force for good in the tions and a frosted world.” maple leaf window. Trevor Frers, the Bank of Canada’s All the features are visible on both senior regional representative for currensides of the bill. cy in B.C. and the Yukon, said the new While the bill remains predominantpolymer bills will last more than 2 1/2 ly green in colour, it also features an uptimes longer than existing paper bills. dated portrait of the Queen on the front. The back, however features a picture of the Canadian National Vimy MeSee Money A7
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Baseball a smart decision Kevin Parnell STAFF REPORTER
A few years ago West Kelowna baseball player Morgan Lofstrom had to make a decision between all of his different sports. The Mount Boucherie student was juggling baseball, hockey and lacrosse but was faced with a decision on which sporting path to take. “Baseball was getting more serious and I had to decide which one I wanted to play,” said Lofstrom this week. “It just seemed like baseball could take me where I wanted to go.” And that decision appears to be a smart one for the 17-year-old catcher/ pitcher. Late last year Lofstrom secured a full-ride scholarship to San Jacinto College in Texas where he will continue his baseball career this September as a freshman at the junior
college. “I’m really excited to go down there,” he said. “It’s going to be different. It’s going to be nice to play with guys who have been playing baseball their whole life. The talent is a lot better down there and there are going to be a lot of strong players which will be good.” Lofstrom spent last year as one of the top players on the Okanagan Athletics as the A’s had its best season ever in the B.C. Premier Baseball League, winning the league championship. Days after winning the BCPBL title, Lofstrom and teammate Dawson Yates (who also signed a baseball scholarship, at Texas A & M, Corpus Christi) played with Team B.C.’s Under 17 team. Lofstrom caught the team’s final six games and was solid, leading to a try-
out last year with Team Canada’s Under-18 team and an invite to a large scouting showcase, which in turn helped him sign the scholarship. This year could be even busier. Lofstrom is preparing for an upcoming tryout with Team Canada’s U-18 team and will be eligible for the Major League Baseball draft for the first time this year. He’s been receiving interest from several MLB teams who have sent him questionnaires and medical forms to fill out. “It’s a little overwhelming at times to think of all this stuff that is going on,” he admitted. “But now I know I have school set up and I know where I’m going to be for at least the next two years. I’ve worked so hard for this for the past several year so that is nice.” Lofstrom is now back
together with the rest of the Okanagan Athletics, who have started their winter ball training and will look to defend its BCPBL title this summer. Last year’s championship came after several years of struggles for the team, which appears to have turned the corner under coach Evan Bailey. The 6-foot-1 catcher says it was a great year for the Athletics. He hopes to close out his PBL career with another solid season. “It was a really good year just because the past couple years we struggled and almost got kicked out of the league,” he said. “My first year we lost in the first round of the playoffs but we knew we were going in the right direction. It was almost like last year we couldn’t be beat. “It was an amazing experience to be on that team and win it all.”
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FORWARD Myles Bell (left) and the Rockets will take
on Wes Vannieuwenhuizen’s Vancouver Giants in WHL action, both Friday and Saturday nights. verdict on Jan. 12 in Vancouver. “I think what you’ll see is the best from Vancouver and the best from us,” Rockets head coach Ryan Huska said of the upcoming weekend games. “No matter how each team is doing, they’re our biggest rivals, taking over from Kamloops over the last few years. Both teams want to do well against each other and I wouldn’t expect either team to have any trouble getting up for these games.” And while the Giants may be in a rebuilding phase this season, Hus-
Chiefs’ go for 8th straight win The Kelowna Chiefs will try to extend their season-high KIJHL winning streak to eight games when they host the Kamloops Storm on Friday night. Face off at Rutland Arena is 7 p.m. The Chiefs solidified their hold on top spot in the Okanagan Division this week with their seventh consecutive victory. On Wednesday night, keeper Kenny Fitzgerald stopped 24 shots as the Chiefs shutout the hometown Penticton Lakers 4-0.
Jagger Bowles, Dylan Jamieson, Braeden Hikichi and Scott Renner scored for the Chiefs (3013-1-1) who now lead the Princeton Posse by four points for first place. Each team has seven games remaining, including a head-on matchup on the final night of the regular season, Feb. 16 at Rutland Arena. Third-place Osoyoos is six points back of the Chiefs with six games to play. On the club’s recent success, GM Grant Sheri-
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ka said not much has changed when it comes to their style of play. “They play pretty much the same way all the time, they work hard and they come very hard on the forecheck,” Huska said. “We’ll have to be ready and try and get off to a good start against them.” Following their twin bill with the Giants, the Rockets will travel to Spokane to battle the Chiefs on Wednesday. Feb. 8 and 9, the Rockets host the Western Conference-leading Portland Winterhawks at Prospera Place.
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Regardless of the massive disparity in their records this season, it remains one of the Western Hockey League’s most intense rivalries. The B.C. Division-leading Kelowna Rockets and last-place Vancouver Giants will hook up this weekend for a home-and-home set— Friday at Pacific Coliseum, and Saturday at Prospera Place in a 7:05 p.m. face off. Prior to the Rockets’ home game Thursday against Victoria, Kelowna (37-10-3-1) led the Giants (13-38-0-0) by a whopping 52 points in the standings. Still, the Giants are one of only two teams to have beaten the Rockets in the last 16 games, recording a 4-3 overtime
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For the first time in more than two decades, Kelowna won’t be fielding a men’s team in the Pacific Coast Soccer League. The executive board for the Okanagan Challenge has decided shut down the club’s operations for the 2013 season. An inability to fill important positions on the board and a shortage of sponsorship funds have forced the Challenge to take a one-year leave of absence from the PCSL. “The board has faced many retirements this year and has been unable to find replacements for those pivotal positions,” Challenge president Maria Ridgewell said in a statement. “It has also become more and more difficult to raise
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the necessary funding required to cover travel expenses, practice fields and equipment in order to stay competitive within the league.” The Challenge operates on an annual budget of $40,000 to $45,000. Ridgewell, who is stepping down after three years as team president, had hoped a number of Challenge alumni or other long-time members of the soccer community would step forward to join the executive board. There simply wasn’t enough interest. “We approached a lot of people about helping out, but people just weren’t willing to give the time to the team,” said Ridgwell. “It’s sad, but that’s the way it goes. It’s maybe time to just step back and take a break.” Last season, the operation of the team was a joint effort between the Challenge and the UBC Okanagan Heat. The university was unable to make the same commitment for 2013. In addition, Ridgewell said fan support has been particularly disappointing over the last several seasons, with fewer than 20 people often showing up for games. The Challenge, founded by Eric Tasker in 1989, played 23 seasons in the PCSL and enjoyed its share of success against opposition from across the Pacific Northwest.
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KELOWNA won’t have a men’s team on the pitch this summer in the Pacific Coast Soccer League. The Okanagan club won the league playoff titles in 1997, 1998, 2009 and 2011. Ridgewell is hopeful competitive men’s soccer will return to Kelowna in 2014 after a one-year break.
“The board regrets their decision for this season and is hopeful that the soccer enthusiasts of the area will be able in the near future to field an Okanagan team to participate in the Pacific Coast Soccer League,” she said.
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Leann Ursel (Kelowna Ford Lincoln/McDonald’s) made it 14 wins in 15 games with a 7-5 win over Luise Roberts-Taylor (Natures Formulae) in Kelowna Grant Thornton Ladies Superleague curling action on Wednesday night. Ursel scored three in he eighth end for the victory. Judy Conway (Coors Light) scored deuces in the first, third and sixth ends in defeating Legen (Power 104) 7-2. Laurie Troock (Remax) scored a 10-0
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A big power forward, Winfield Minor Hockey product Brent Lashuk is continuing to climb up the ladder of the hockey ranks and is enjoying a pretty good rookie season with the West Kelowna Warriors, his first season in the B.C. Hockey League. Lashuk, 18, returned to the Warriors lineup last weekend after suffering a torn abdominal muscle just before Christmas. The 6-foot-2, 205 pound forward has amassed 16 points in 30 games durR ing his rookie campaign, decent numbers for a first year player who is battling for ice time on a talented Warriors roster.
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one of the best teams I have been on. Everybody gets along and we are all close.” Lashuk began playing organized hockey at the age of five in Winfield Minor Hockey and, thanks to the outdoor rink at his parents place, he had plenty of opportunities to skate over the years. Hockey became like second nature to the graduate of George Elliot school. “We were a really big hockey family,” he said. “My Dad played when he was a kid. He loved the game and we always had hockey rinks at our house. Having that available to you it becomes part of your life and something
that really nothing can replace.” After playing Winfield minor until his first year of bantam, Lashuk joined the Pursuit of Excellence Hockey Academy for a season before making the Okanagan Rockets major midget team as a 15-yearold. A shoulder injury and surgery put Lashuk on the sidelines for his second year of midget before he tried out for and made the Kelowna Chiefs junior B team last season and then the Warriors this year. “It’s always been a goal of mine to make it to junior hockey and to accomplish that out of Winfield is pretty good,” he said. “There are only a handful of guys to make junior from Winfield.” One of those is a for-
mer teammate Harlan Orr, currently playing for Salmon Arm in the BCHL and another is Lashuk’s older brother Derek Lashuk, a defenceman for Beaver Valley in the KIJHL. For Brent Lashuk this season has been about battling through injury and attempting to get established at a higher level of junior that he played last year. And he’s handling it well. “It’s always tough to be a rookie in the league but I’m getting used to it and I’m really enjoying playing at this level,” he said, adding that the Warriors could be a force in the playoffs if everyone gets healthy. “Once we get everybody back from injury I think we can
make a splash in the playoffs. Once we are healthy and playing hard, we will be tough to beat.” The Warriors (19-123-8) head into the weekend sitting in third place in the BCHL Interior Division. The team briefly moved into second in the standings but slid back to third with its loss last weekend. Still the club has put some space between itself and Salmon Arm, with the Silverbacks sitting in the fourth and final playoff spot, five points back of West Kelowna. The Warriors have just a single game this weekend, hosting Chilliwack on Saturday night at Royal LePage Place. kparnell@kelownacapnews.com
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Sport heroes celebrated at Rotary Briefs from A16 shutout over Marilyn Resler (Nutrilawn). Jeanette Bosch (Omega Cable) scored four in the third and three in the sixth to get past Wendy Picco (LPS/ Ecora) 9-7. The standings are: W L T PTS
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There’s a political statement in artist’s fabric creations
It’s ironic that artist SARAH MALONEY Sarah Maloney sees her makes political statement textile work as a feminist with fabric art and tulips. backlash to stereotypical connotations of needlepoint. On one hand, it’s very true that textile work, particularly the embroidery she uses on her rich brocade wall hangings— similar to a well-heeled grandmother’s living room couch or one’s favourite chair at Chintz & Company—has traditionally been overlooked as “art,” relegated to the less influential and politically unaware realm dubiously known as “crafts.” On the other, while those of European ancestry might not have seen JENNIFER SMITH/CAPITAL NEWS textiles as an art form until recently, in African, many Asian and South American cultures, textile arts Sinus Medication Extra Strength Cold & Flu Muscle & Back and embroidery have carried great political influExtra Strength 24’s in One 24’s or Day/Night Relief 40’s ence, been used to comConvenience Pack municate messages for social change and even to 12 + 12’s raise money in times of Only economic strife. And of course, one has to think a little about how ea. the modern textile industry has become a flashNEW point for political messaLOOK! ging—slogans are printed on T-shirts, after all, and the sweatshops where ONLY Only Only many T-shirts are made 9 ONLY 9 $ have certainly been pol. ea. 99 $ . ea. ea. ea. itical lightening rods in various human rights movements. Maloney’s points are less overt, however, and the meaning behind the twin tulips she seems to paint on her wall hangings takes a little conversation to reveal itself. Looking at the Tulip Crisis in Holland in the 1630s—the first documented case of a specuMission Park Westridge Shopping Centre New Store Now Open lative market in which #41 3155 Lakeshore Road #9 2484 Main Street 3979 Lakeshore Road tulips were being priced KELOWNA WEST KELOWNA KELOWNA at the rate of housing with Phone: (250) 717-5330 Phone: (250) 707-0745 Phone: (250) 764-6410 Westridge Shopping Centre New Store Now Open people buying them on #9 2484 Main Street 3979 Lakeshore Road the hope they would rise Visit www.pharmasave.com for store hours. PRICES IN EFFECT FEBRUARY 1 - FEBRUARY 7, 2013 still more in KELOWNA value—she WEST KELOWNA started embroidering the Phone: (250) 707-0745 Phone: (250) 764-6410 • FREE Local flowers, sketching them out first as though they Prescription Delivery .com for store hours. were to become painted • Cosmetics & Giftware with the NEW Pharmasave Rewards Program! images. • Home Healthcare • Transit passes, Lottery Travelling to do exten• FREE Local • And MUCH MORE! sive research in old English gardens, she worked Prescription Delivery from historic botanic• Cosmetics & Giftware al engravings, keeping • Home Healthcare the bulbs and roots just as • Transit passes, Lottery they were shown and, in so doing, creating another • And MUCH MORE! unique relationship.
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element,” she said at the opening of her exhibit in Kelowna. Maloney plays with gender roles, themes of economic progress and with a wicked sense of humour that lays out a bed of tulips for one to ponder—literally, there is a
daybed with a garden of bronze tulips growing out of it—her work is highly thoughtful, certainly political, stunningly executed and fresh. Sarah Maloney’s Collapse shows at the Kelowna Art Gallery until March 31.
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Anniversary edition of Stevie Ray Vaughn’s debut album
WEST OF MEMPHIS, VOICES FOR JUSTICE: SOUNDTRACK (SONY) This soundtrack album for the documentary film makes for an engaging if not an essential listening experience but first, some background. The doc was written, directed and produced by notables Amy Berg and Peter Jackson while high profile advocates such as Johnny Depp, Henry Rollins and Eddy Vedder were supporters of the three wrongfully convicted ‘murderers’ for an extended period while the lads were jailed for almost 20 years.
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Bruce Mitchell The West Memphis Three became cause celebres, and later simply known as WM3, after it became evident that they were innocent through DNA testing and newly discovered evidence. The case involved the killing of three eight-yearold cub scouts and the three teens accused of the murders with a bizarre,
fabricated backdrop of satanic rituals and heavy metal music. After two decades of legal wrangling where one of the convicted was on death row, the WM3 were released after they agreed to plead guilty with the understanding they were deemed innocent so that the government could not be sued and state official’s careers would remain spotless. Musically there are 15 tracks on this album where Marilyn Manson covers Carly Simon’s You’re So Vain while Natalie Maines of The Dixie Chicks mournfully sings the Pink Floyd ballad
Mother from The Wall. Lucinda Williams reinterprets her own song Joy, while the ‘supergroup’ Camp Freddy (Dave Navarro, Scott Weiland, Steve Stevens) covers David Bowie’s The Jean Genie. Depp fans may be interested for his two contributions with the band Tonto’s Giant Nuts where Depp reads from one of the victim’s diary while Bob Dylan and Patti Smith offer some vintage material. A grab bag of tracks that promises in no way to be even remotely as interesting as the documentary, while some of the
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STEVIE RAY VAUGHN: TEXAS FLOOD (EPIC LEGACY)
This is the 30-year two-CD Anniversary Legacy Edition of blues guitarist and writer Stevie Ray Vaughn’s excellent debut album. At the time Texas Flood crossed over big time to the rock charts and revitalized the blues which was then considered a dormant and dead end musical genre that the major labels had next to no interest in. The odd thing is, Stevie Ray Vaughn (aka SRV to his hard core fans) was never a blues purist but so desperate was the blues scene that he was soon hailed as a saviour and dozens of SRV imitation bar bands were suddenly starting to practise their 12-bar chops. The lead off song Love Struck Baby is one of Vaughn’s best self-
penned songs and it is as much raucous rockabilly as it is blues while the fleet fingered Rude Mood is more of aboogie rave up (as written by the Isley Brothers) but both blues and roots rock fans simply couldn’t get enough. Vaughn also channelled a bit of jazz via Santo & Johnny (their No.1 1959 instrumental hit Sleepwalk) on the mellow and lyrical instrumental to his wife Lenny. Vaughn also dazzled the guitar world with his galvanizing and flashy style which was somewhat the opposite of that of his brother Jimmie Vaughn (of The Fabulous Thunderbirds) who relied more on feel and the guitar as an augmentation rather than the whole show. The big payoff for old fans is the nine-track concert CD ‚Äúrecorded live at Ripley’s Music Hall, Philadelphia October 20 1983‚Äù where SRV lets his Jimi Hendrix freak flag fly with a 7:40 minute version of Voodoo Child (Slight Return) and a 12:18 minute medley of Little Wing/Third Stone From The Sun. Meanwhile you can hear a tad more of Chuck
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DESTINY’S CHILD: LOVE SONGS (COLUMBIA)
Beyonce Knowles has recently been, and very soon will be again, extremely prominent on the main stages of things that are mightily American. She sang at President Obama’s recent inauguration and ball while this weekend she will be on stage for the half time show at Super Bowl. Those are huge multi-million and maybe even billion viewer events and, career wise, it would be a travesty not to have some sort of ‘product’ on the market to cash in on the massive spotlights. At the NFL half time show she will be reuniting the trio version of Destiny’s Child with Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams to sing a few old time hits as well as the new ballad Nuclear found on Love Songs, which also serves as a romantic bonbon for Valentines. Destiny’s Child enjoyed plenty of hits in their day but their catalogue was not large with only four studio albums before Beyonce split. Furthermore, there’s been more than a dozen Best Of, Greatest Hits, box sets and Remix releases. So, Love Songs merely takes album tracks that were not hits and dresses them up for this titular collection of love tunes. New fans will be left wondering what all the fuss was about. There is a brief essay that tries to legitimize this anthology but to my ears it’s mostly a money grab. C
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THE PITONS dominate the skyline along the southwestern coast of St. Lucia in the West Indies. The volcanic peaks rise 2,618 and 2,438 feet above the Atlantic Ocean. They appear on T-shirts and postcards sold across the island.
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Pitons dominate, define southwest coast of St. Lucia Bob Downing CONTRIBUTOR
SOUFRIERE, ST. LUCIA, West Indies— The Pitons dominate the southwest coast of St. Lucia. The twin volcanic spires are the iconic image of St. Lucia, the green hulking peaks rising from the sea side by side in dramatic fashion. Le Gros Piton and Le Petit Piton rise 2,618 feet and 2,438 feet, respectively, above the dark
green Caribbean waters of Piton Bay. Today the lava and rocks of the Pitons are covered in vegetation. Images of the Pitons are everywhere: from shirts to postcards to the labels of the local beer, Piton. They are the most-photographed rocks on the island and a visit to St. Lucia is not complete without a chance to view the Pitons, even from a distance. Writers have struggled to find the right words to describe them. St. Lucia’s Nobel Prize poet
Derek Walcott called the twin peaks the “horns.” (The name comes from the French word for spikes.) Oprah Winfrey once declared the Pitons to be among five must-see sites around the world. Gros Piton is three kilometers in diameter at its base. Petit Piton is one kilometer in diameter at its base. The two steep-sided peaks are connected via a ridge. They are believed to be the remnants of two volcanic domes from the Qualibou caldera that
formed 32,000 to 39,000 years ago. The Pitons are part of a volcanic complex known to geologists as the Soufriere Volcanic Centre which is the remnant of one or more huge collapsed stratovolcanos. The Pitons are the eroded cores of two lava domes formed on the flanks of the volcano. They also display other volcanic features.
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Tropical forest dominates St Lucia from A21 The dominant vegetation on the Pitons is tropical moist forest with small areas of dry forest near the coast and on steep slopes, and areas of wet elfin woodland on the summits. On the Pitons, small undisturbed natural forests remain because of the steepness of the land. At least 148 plant species have been recorded on Gros Piton and 97 on Pe-
tit Piton. If you are inclined, you can climb the Pitons. But it is a steep ascent that will take three to six hours each way. Local guides are required; find them at the visitor center in Ford Gens Libre on the south slope of Gros Piton. The fee is about $30. At first, it appears that the peaks are side by side. But as one gets closer, you realize that they are 2 1/2 miles apart. The port town of Sou-
friere sits in a bay just north of Le Petit Piton, the smaller-but-steeper rock. Le Gros Piton lies to the south. The Pitons plus about 7,200 acres of land and water make up a United Nations World Heritage Site. For information, check out http://whc. unesco.org/en/list/1161. The area is also home to some of the island’s priciest resorts, some of which only have three walls so as to not obscure
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south, with a steeply sloping continental shelf with fringing and patch reefs, boulders and sandy plains. The coral reefs cover almost 60 per cent of the marine area. The preserve was established to protect the reefs and to promote sustainable management to allow local fishermen to continue to fish. It includes two terrific snorkeling spots: Anse Cochon (Bay of Pigs) and closer to the Pitons, Anse Chastanet Reef, next to the resort with black volcanic sands, the best on St. Lucia for its marine life. The shallow part of the reef is accessible from the beach and lies in five to 25 feet of water. The reef falls away to 140 feet in a unique coral wall and approaches the harbor of Soufriere. It features brain and soft corals, sponges and
sea fans, plus 150 species of fish. Photographers love the site because of the abundance of bright, colorful sea life and the coral is easily photographed in the clear waters. It is home to large trumpet fish and turtles. The Coral Gardens at the base of Gros Piton are very special. We snorkeled at theS base of Petit Piton and next to the white sand beach at the Jalousie Plantation, known as Sugar Beach. The sand was imported from Guyana and used to cover up the volcanic black sands. All beaches on St. Lucia are open to the public. Scuba St. Lucia offers trips around the Pitons. St. Lucia (it is pronounced loo-sha)—once known as the land of the
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iguana—is a lush, green, natural and still-develroping island. The avocado-shaped island has surprisingly wild interior -rain forests and mountain lpeaks that top 3,100 feet. eThe development hugs -the coast, and its roads are sslow and winding. St. Lucia is famous with honeymooners and efor its pricey all-inclusive resorts. It is not dominated by a beach culture, like 3many other Caribbean islands. It is largely rural, with banana and coconut plantations. It was a sugar-cane island in the past. The first European settler on the island was Francoise Le Clerc, a 15th-century French pirof the Central and South ate with a wooden leg. Okanagan / Similkameen St. Lucia has a rich history and was a battleground between England and France. The island changed hands 14 times. England won out in 1814. It became an independent of the Central and South country within the British Okanagan / Similkameen Commonwealth in 1979. www.unitedwaycso.com English is the official language, although the French influence is strong. About 13 per cent of the island is protected rain forest with more than 20 miles of jungle trails, secluded waterfalls and volcanic features including boiling mud and steaming vents. The St. Lucia Forest Preserve covers about 19,000 acres, home to the CELL: (250) 808-0320 OFFICE: (250) 762-9979 threatened St. Lucia parkristinkitts21@gmail.com rot, also known as the jac-
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THE INTERIOR of the Elantra GT in SE Tech form comes with plush leather seating and a seven-inch touch screen navigation system with back up camera. city/highway with the manual and 7.3/5.0L/100 km for the automatic. The European-tuned suspension of the GT means it is calibrated more for increased responsiveness and handling (i.e. better driver involvement), whereas the sedan is tuned in for more comfort. With its hatchback design and fold-flat secondrow seats, the Elantra GT has one of the roomiest cabins in the segment. Cargo volume is 651 litres with the rear seats upright and 1,444 litres with the seats down. Adding to the family-friendliness of the GT is the number of convenient stowage and storage features throughout the cabin. We tested the top-
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A Mother’s Love is a blessing No matter where you roam Keep her while she’s living We’ll miss her when she’s gone. Mary Teresa Beebe, born to Patrick and Bridget Chambers in Skirdagh, Mayo, Ireland on the 19th of September 1914 went to join her loved ones on January 27th, 2013. Mary was the 2nd oldest of 13 children, and has three younger sisters surviving, Cathy, Pauline and Nancy all in England. Mary married Paul in England in 1941. He predeceased her May 6th, 2008. She was also predeceased by two sons, Barry in 1943 and Earl in 1966. Mary is survived by daughter Phyllis (Al) Thompson, Kelowna, son Doug (Karen) Beebe, Lethbridge, daughter Trish (Allan) Andres, Kelowna and daughter-in-law Jean Beebe, Surrey. Mary is survived by grandsons: Dan Wieteska (Scotland), Dan (Naomi) Beebe & Clay Beebe, Surrey, Brad (Kimie) Beebe, Vancouver, Ron Hann & Doug Hann, Fort Erie, Will (Irena) Thompson, Calgary, and step-grandson Matthew Andres, Victoria; granddaughters: Michelle McColl, Thunder Bay, Shannon (Sean)Murphy, Bowmanville, Kelly Kehoe (Henry Kroon) Chilliwack, step-granddaughters, Kelly Lawrence and Debby Thompson, Kelowna. Mary is also survived by 12 great grandchildren and 1 great-great granddaughter. She is lovingly remembered by nephews and nieces and further extended family throughout the world. Mary revisited Rosturk Castle, Mulranny, Mayo where she worked in the early 30’s, Amerdon Ponds in Taplow, England where she worked in the 40’s and McKellar General Hospital where she nursed in the 50’s and 60’s. Mary and Paul moved to Kelowna from Thunder Bay in 1968. In 1981 Mary and Paul moved to Bowser. Mary loved friends and family with an unconditional love, never saying an unkind word and never a word of complaint. In 2003 Mary and Paul returned to Kelowna where Paul went into care and Mary took up residence at the Bench. At 94 years, she travelled to Ireland for a family reunion and upon her return went to live with Phyll & Al. In 2011 Mary decided herself to take up residency at Three Links Care Centre. She was much loved by fellow residents and staff. To Dr. Nash, Dr. Sebulsky, & Dr. Carlyle, thank you for all you did to enhance Mom’s life. A celebration of her life will be held Saturday, February 9th, 2 pm at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 696 Glenmore. Additional services for Paul & Mary will be held in Thunder Bay and for Mary in Newport, Mayo, Ireland – dates to be set. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Little Heroes Foundation by visiting www.littleheroesfoundation.org/ Arrangements entrusted to VALLEYVIEW FUNERAL HOME, Honoured Provider of Dignity Memorial 250-765-3147. Condolences may be made by visiting www.valleyviewfuneralhome.com
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At this price you’ll be in great company. Large, well-built home with suite. 3 beds up & 4th bed/office on main for the owner. Separate entrance for 1 bedroom suite. 2 laundry areas, 2 kitchens. Huge yard with park beside. Views! Call Christian Kirschke at 250-863-2000 or go to www.KelownaHomeChoice.ca. MLS®10058517, $529,900, 805 Crozier Avenue.
BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM BUILT 2 STOREY!
4 bedrooms, hardwood flrs formal living & dining family room, 3 gas fireplaces, skylights, in ground pool hot tub gazebo park like fenced yard backs onto 30 acres natural area walking distance new Ponderosa Golf Course. Call Cecile Guilbault to view at 250-212-2654 or for more info go to www.cecileguilbault.com. MLS®10057633, $529,000, 4192 - 6th Avenue.
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Unique corner style condo also overlooks water feature! 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, large, bright open floor plan with 2 balconies perfect for enjoying the morning sunshine. 5-appliances including in-suite laundry. Outdoor swimming pool and hot tub. Secure underground parking. Strata $353/month. Call Jaime Briggs, Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty at 250-860-7500 or go to www.BriggsOnHomes.com. MLS®10058515, $314,900, #2208 - 3178 Via Centrale Road.
SOUGHT AFTER GLENMORE NEIGHBOURHOOD!
Single family home located close to schools, shopping, transit, and directly across from the Kelowna Golf and Country Club. Home also has great investor potential with two bedrooms up and one bedroom down plus den. The exterior features a large yard with trees, spacious parking and a single detached garage. Updated from original home including kitchen, flooring and finished basement. Call Paige Guernsey at 250-862-6464 or go to www.kelownahome.com for more pics. MLS®10055995, $242,900, 1830 Glenmore Drive.
GREAT VALUE FOR THIS HANDYMAN SPECIAL!
Custom built 5 bedroom, 1 den, 3 bathroom rancher with vaulted ceilings, granite, slate and hardwood, 2 fireplaces, stainless appliances. Media room pre-wired and den, plus 2 bedroom in-law suite w/laundry & separate entrance. Fridge/stove/microwave/dishwasher included. To view call John Mandoli or Brian Wright at 250-860-7500. MLS®10058078, $599,000, 12782 Shoreline Drive.
The renovation has been started, you just need to come and finish off some flooring and paint! 3 bedrooms and 2 dens in this really functional plan! Great flat yard with storage shed. Please call Jennifer Bregolisse for more information at 250-860-7500. MLS®10057325 re 106 - 1699 Ross Road. $51,000.
THE PINNACLE AT QUAIL RIDGE!
2Updated BEDROOM IN-LAW SUITE! 5 bedroom family home. Plenty of storage, double car garage,
Huge 2 bed/den, 2 bath with all the upgrades and 2 parking. One of the nicest floor plans and quietest locations. Walk to UBCO or the Okanagan Golf Club. 5 minutes to YLW International Airport. Excellent rent. For more information call Tanis Read at 250-215-2121 or Trish Cenci at 250-864-1707. MLS®10058033, $297,900, #2301 - 1873 Country Club Drive.
STUNNING VIEW!
Pristine Upper Mission walk-out rancher. This three bedroom plus den home is appointed with wine cellar, granite, hardwood, tile, luxurious ensuite and warm rock fireplace. There is a view from almost every room! Please call Jennifer Bregolisse for more information at 250-860-7500. MLS®10058361, $699,000, 379 Uplands Court.
LUXURY CONDO WITH LAKE VIEWS!
Spacious 3 bdrm 2 bath 1748 sq ft semi-waterfront with lake views from large balcony; granite counters, S/S appliances, hardwood, double sinks in ensuite, amenities include pool, hot tub, exercise, storage & semiprivate garage. Call Cecile Guilbault to view at 250-212-2654 or for more info go to www.cecileguilbault.com. MLS®10058159, $439,000, #217 - 3996 Beach Avenue.
new windows, RV parking and/or boat parking and a large fenced yard with vehicle access to back yard possible. Cul-de-sac, RV parking, flat lot, updated kitchen, hardwood, tile and part carpet. Grade level is a 2 bedroom unauthorized suite with separate kitchen, living room and laundry. Call Paige Guernsey at 250-862-6464 or go to www.kelownahome.com for more pics. MLS®10057282, $489,900, 979 Grenfell Court.
JUST LISTED!
Great opportunity to live close to everything but have privacy, lake view and a decent sized lot! Clean, well kept, 4 bdrm 2 bath home on spacious .28 acre lot. A great setting, with lake view and the convenience of shopping just a few blocks away. Newer roof, furnace and hot water tank. This is a solid home that can use some cosmetic updating. Loads of parking and nice street appeal. Call Charlene Bertrand at 250-870-1870 today! MLS®10057983, $365,000.
WALK OUT TO SWIMMING POOL!
Gorgeous 1 bedroom + den, open concept ground floor condo. Includes 2 parking stalls, Hickory hand-scraped hardwood floors, 5 appliances. $241.50/month strata. Located by UBCO, Airport & Quail Ridge Golf Course. Call Jaime Briggs, Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty at 250-860-7500 or go to www.BriggsOnHomes.com. MLS®10058298, $239,000, #2102 - 3178 Via Centrale Road. We never stop moving®
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FANTASTIC LOCATION FOR STUDENTS OR INVESTORS! • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
TOP FLOOR FOR $176,000 • • • • • • •
This 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo with in-suite laundry has no rental restrictions, small pets allowed and is right across the street from Okanagan College. COURT ORDERED SALE, SOLD Cathy “AS IS, WHERE IS.” For more info call Cathy Cherka at Cherka 250-215-2956. MLS®10058334, 250-215-2956 $169,000. #207 - 993 K.L.O. Road.
STUDENTS OR INVESTORS!! • • • • •
Great 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with 1 bedroom legal suite just off KLO and Gordon. Walking distance to Okanagan College and on public transit route. Large RU6 fenced lot with detached workshop. New roof in 2012. Please call Jennifer Jennifer Bregolisse for more information at 250-860-7500. Bregolisse MLS®10052440, $349,900, 3077 Lowe Court.
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Freshly painted 2 bdrm 2 bath condo in quiet building. Great floor plan with large kitchen & dining room. New laminate & tile. Large enclosed balcony with loads of light. Master with full ensuite. All appliances included. Secure Charlene parking, extra storage and conveniently located walking Bertrand distance to shopping and parks. Call Charlene Bertrand 250-870-1870 at 250-870-1870. MLS®10057334. $176,000
MANY RENOVATIONS DONE! • • • • •
Convenient, well cared for 55+ community of homes. Recent roof, exterior & interior paint, furnace, hot water tank & hardwood flooring! Simply move right in & enjoy carefree living with plenty of green-space. Large Clubhouse with inside pool Christian & hot-tub. RV storage on-site! Call Christian Kirschke at Kirschke 250-863-2000 or go to www.KelownaHomeChoice.ca. 250-863-2000 MLS®10056768, $349,900, #12 - 615 Glenmeadows Road.
LOT ON 14TH FAIRWAY! • • • • • • • •
One of the best priced Rancher/Walkout Golf Course lots available at Gallaghers Canyon! Priced $35,000 below assessment. Build your dream home on a world class golf course. To view call Brian Wright or John Mandoli at 250-860-7500. MLS®10055367, $195,000, Lot 16 Gallaghers Boulevard S.
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THE BEST! • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Totally up-scale unit nestled in the heart of Kelowna’s Cultural centre. Stunning lake and valley views. Granite, stainless steel. Close to amenities beach, sport games, Art Gallery, parks, shopping and all Cultural Events. To view call John Mandoli or Brian Wright at 250-860-7500. MLS®10055721, $349,900, #805 - 1329 Ellis Street.
Brian Wright 250-681-0198
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LESS THAN $350,000
LESS THAN $200,000
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STUNNING VIEW OF OKANAGAN LAKE! • • •
HORIZON REALTY
CONSTRUCTION NEARLY COMPLETE! • • •
Enjoy the lifestyle in this 3 bedroom custom built West Coast Architecture home, beautifully landscaped, garden, big luscious green back yard, big garage-424 sq ft, a must see, a great family home. Call Larry Guilbault Larry at 250-826-2047 or for more information go to Guilbault kelownaokanaganrealestate.com. 250-826-2047 MLS®10049660, $459,900, 5305 Bradbury Street.
Beautifully designed 4120 sq ft. rancher offers 5 beds, 4 baths and a full walk-out basement zoned for a legal suite. High-end finishing, upgraded mechanical with in-floor hot water heat plus RV parking. Call Greg Dusik at 250-869-2806 or view more details at www.gregdusik.com. MLS®10055762, $799,900, 1351 Mountain Avenue.
GREAT FAMILY LIVING! • • • • • • • • •
SPECTACULAR LAKE VIEWS FROM ALL ROOMS! • • •
Mountain views, golf course, tennis, hiking, 5 bed, 3 bath,studio,office,pool,3 car garage + workshop, RV parking, granite island, media room, level drive,2 fireplaces, hardwood, in floor heating, replacement over a $1,000,000. For more details, call Roma Niessen at 250-860-7500. MLS®10058027, $849,900, 317 Prestwick Street.
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Roma Niessen 250-860-7500
3634 sq. ft. 3 or 4 bedrooms, 5 baths, office, open staircase. Exterior heated pool, hot tub, gazebo, lush landscaping, fully fenced yard with dog run, stamped concrete driveway, exposed aggregate walkways. Maple hardwood and cork floors, granite countertops, stainless appliances. Roma On cul-de-sac within walking distance of all schools and recreational Niessen complexes. Home could be suited. For more details, call Roma Niessen 250-860-7500 at 250-860-7500. MLS®10056942, $996,000, 925 Westpoint Place.
at a fraction of the price! City lights, lake, mountain and expansive valley view. Nestled on its own on a quiet street provides lots of parking. New flooring and paint on main level. Jane 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Spacious deck. Call Jane for more details at 250-860-7500 or visit www.janehoffman.com Hoffman for more pictures. MLS®10057492, $419,000. 250-860-7500
Black Mountain Beauty! Captivating valley and mountain views from this quality constructed and beautifully finished 3069 sq. ft. home. 5 bedrooms,4 baths, gourmet kitchen, vaulted great room, games room, wet bar and media room. Call Jane for more details at 250-860-7500 or visit www.janehoffman.com for more pictures. MLS®10057270, $539,900.
Larry Guilbault 250-826-2047
GOLF COMMUNITY OF BLACK MOUNTAIN • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
GREAT HOME WITH IMPRESSIVE YARD! • •
LOWER MISSION FLATS • • • • • • • •
Brand New open concept home with 2 bedroom, 2 baths, modern kitchen, unfinished basement. Priced to sell, court ordered sale. Single Family dwelling in bare land strata development, low strata fees. Call Larry Guilbault at 250-826-2047 or Dave Collins at 250-870-1444 for more information. MLS®10057855, $359,000, #15 - 1342 Shaunna Road.
Dave Collins 250-870-1444
GATED COMMUNITY OF LEISURE VILLAGE • • •
Charming detached townhome WHERE YOU OWN THE LAND. Upgraded Rancher with beautiful sunroom. A 55+ community. PRICED TO SELL! Many extras - a must see! Strata Fees $125.00/month. Call Larry Guilbault Larry at 250-826-2047 or for more information go to Guilbault kelownaokanaganrealestate.com. MLS®10052521, 250-826-2047 $369,900, 5305 #212 - 3360 Old Okanagan Highway.
Bright, one level END UNIT town home located in a secure, gated community. Vaulted great room, 2 bedrooms two baths and attached double garage, all on one level with no steps. Walk to the Lake & Mission Park Mall! Please call Jennifer Bregolisse for more information at 250-860-7500. MLS®10053798, $364,900, #74 - 950 Lanfranco Road.
Jennifer Bregolisse 250-860-7500
LA CASA - BEST RESORT IN THE OKANAGAN! • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Fantastic 2 bedroom, 2 bath cottage. Fully furnished, garage & 2 large front decks! 2 pools, 3 hot tubs, 2 tennis courts, sand volleyball, Cathy mini-golf, 2100 ft beach, aqua park, doggy beach, marina & more! For more info call Cathy Cherka at 250-215-2956. Cherka MLS®10052076, 6742 LaPalma Loop. $374,900. 250-215-2956
Ideal set up for tradesman with construction trailers or anyone with RV and boat. Street frontage on front and back of property for exceptional parking. 1 bedroom, unauthorized suite in lower level. . Call Greg Dusik at 250-869-2806 or view more details at www.gregdusik.com. MLS®10056153, $369,000, 460 McDonald Road.
MILLION DOLLAR VIEW • • • • • • • •
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MAGNIFICENT 180O SWEEPING VIEWS • • • • •
LUXURIOUS PENTHOUSE STYLE TOWNHOUSE • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Located on quiet cul-de-sac overlooking Shannon Lake Golf Course! 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, high-end finishings, granite, bright open floor plan. Features a huge deck, Jaime large storage space & double car garage. Call Jaime Briggs, Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty at 250-860-7500 or go to www.BriggsOnHomes.com. Briggs MLS®10056968, $399,000, #14 - 2283 Shannon Heights Court. 250-860-7500
Okanagan lake, mountain, and city vistas. Custom wood beam style residence on over 11 acres! Home is simply stunning with 5 bedrooms and 4 baths, granite island kitchen, vaulted great room, mezzanine and media room. Call Jane for more details at 250-860-7500 or visit www.janehoffman.com for more pictures. MLS®10041179, $839,000.
GOLFER’S PARADISE! • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
STUNNING LAKE VIEWS! • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
City lights at night, orchards & mountains by day! Custom built 4300 sq ft rancher, fully finished with a walkout basement and 1 bdrm in-law suite. TRIPLE garage, RV parking with sani station. Call Jane for more details at 250-860-7500 or visit www.janehoffman.com for more pictures. MLS®10047266, $1,059,000.
FRESH & AIRY WESTCOAST STYLE • • • • • • • • •
Blends seamlessly with the wood detailing, crisp decor and eyecatching lake views! Cathedral style entrance opens to the great room, stunning fireplace & oversize quartz kitchen island. Sound system & double garage. Call Jane for more details at 250-860-7500 or visit www.janehoffman.com for more pictures. MLS®10054647, $598,000.
TOMMIE AWARD WINNING! • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Quality crafted Nesbitt design. Builder’s own 4199 sq ft home, overlooking 3rd fairway and future lake on golf course. Superior finishing, millwork, crown moulding, distressed walnut hardwood, knotty alder cabinets. Call Jane for more details at 250-860-7500 or visit www.janehoffman.com for more pictures. MLS®10057697 $1,195,000.
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SWEEPING LAKEVIEW UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL! • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
PRIME WATERSCAPE LOCATION! • •
Cozy 2 bedrm/2 bath, Rancher home at Sandpointe. Private SE back patio, bay windows, 2 gas fireplaces, 2 car garage, located close to clubhouse. Easy living where you can park the car & walk to all amenities! Call Jaime Briggs, Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty at 250-860-7500 or go to www.BriggsOnHomes.com. MLS®10057025, $409,000, #213 - 595 Yates Road.
Jaime Briggs 250-860-7500
DARE TO COMPARE! • • • • • • • • • • •
3 bedroom 2 bathroom home, open concept, large yard, corner lot, many upgrades, cozy up to the fireplace Larry looking out and over Okanagan Lake. RV Parking available. Call Larry Guilbault at 250-826-2047 or for more Guilbault information go to kelownaokanaganrealestate.com. 250-826-2047 MLS®10056868, $429,000, 5815 McGregor Road.
Really great lake views with a quality home at a great price. Unique design marries the architecture to the topography of the slope, you have a basement walk up with an extra lofted master bedroom/ensuite/bath/bedroom. For more info call Dave Collins at 250-870-1444 or go to www.davecollins.ca. MLS®10058287, $434,000, 5234 Sutherland Road.
Dave Collins 250-870-1444
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LESS THAN $400,000
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FANTASTIC LOCATION FOR STUDENTS OR INVESTORS! • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
TOP FLOOR FOR $176,000 • • • • • • •
This 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo with in-suite laundry has no rental restrictions, small pets allowed and is right across the street from Okanagan College. COURT ORDERED SALE, SOLD Cathy “AS IS, WHERE IS.” For more info call Cathy Cherka at Cherka 250-215-2956. MLS®10058334, 250-215-2956 $169,000. #207 - 993 K.L.O. Road.
STUDENTS OR INVESTORS!! • • • • •
Great 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with 1 bedroom legal suite just off KLO and Gordon. Walking distance to Okanagan College and on public transit route. Large RU6 fenced lot with detached workshop. New roof in 2012. Please call Jennifer Jennifer Bregolisse for more information at 250-860-7500. Bregolisse MLS®10052440, $349,900, 3077 Lowe Court.
250-860-7500
Freshly painted 2 bdrm 2 bath condo in quiet building. Great floor plan with large kitchen & dining room. New laminate & tile. Large enclosed balcony with loads of light. Master with full ensuite. All appliances included. Secure Charlene parking, extra storage and conveniently located walking Bertrand distance to shopping and parks. Call Charlene Bertrand 250-870-1870 at 250-870-1870. MLS®10057334. $176,000
MANY RENOVATIONS DONE! • • • • •
Convenient, well cared for 55+ community of homes. Recent roof, exterior & interior paint, furnace, hot water tank & hardwood flooring! Simply move right in & enjoy carefree living with plenty of green-space. Large Clubhouse with inside pool Christian & hot-tub. RV storage on-site! Call Christian Kirschke at Kirschke 250-863-2000 or go to www.KelownaHomeChoice.ca. 250-863-2000 MLS®10056768, $349,900, #12 - 615 Glenmeadows Road.
LOT ON 14TH FAIRWAY! • • • • • • • •
One of the best priced Rancher/Walkout Golf Course lots available at Gallaghers Canyon! Priced $35,000 below assessment. Build your dream home on a world class golf course. To view call Brian Wright or John Mandoli at 250-860-7500. MLS®10055367, $195,000, Lot 16 Gallaghers Boulevard S.
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John Mandoli 250-718-1864
THE BEST! • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Totally up-scale unit nestled in the heart of Kelowna’s Cultural centre. Stunning lake and valley views. Granite, stainless steel. Close to amenities beach, sport games, Art Gallery, parks, shopping and all Cultural Events. To view call John Mandoli or Brian Wright at 250-860-7500. MLS®10055721, $349,900, #805 - 1329 Ellis Street.
Brian Wright 250-681-0198
LESS THAN $800,000
Brian Wright 250-681-0198
$845,000 AND UP
LESS THAN $350,000
LESS THAN $200,000
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STUNNING VIEW OF OKANAGAN LAKE! • • •
HORIZON REALTY
CONSTRUCTION NEARLY COMPLETE! • • •
Enjoy the lifestyle in this 3 bedroom custom built West Coast Architecture home, beautifully landscaped, garden, big luscious green back yard, big garage-424 sq ft, a must see, a great family home. Call Larry Guilbault Larry at 250-826-2047 or for more information go to Guilbault kelownaokanaganrealestate.com. 250-826-2047 MLS®10049660, $459,900, 5305 Bradbury Street.
Beautifully designed 4120 sq ft. rancher offers 5 beds, 4 baths and a full walk-out basement zoned for a legal suite. High-end finishing, upgraded mechanical with in-floor hot water heat plus RV parking. Call Greg Dusik at 250-869-2806 or view more details at www.gregdusik.com. MLS®10055762, $799,900, 1351 Mountain Avenue.
GREAT FAMILY LIVING! • • • • • • • • •
SPECTACULAR LAKE VIEWS FROM ALL ROOMS! • • •
Mountain views, golf course, tennis, hiking, 5 bed, 3 bath,studio,office,pool,3 car garage + workshop, RV parking, granite island, media room, level drive,2 fireplaces, hardwood, in floor heating, replacement over a $1,000,000. For more details, call Roma Niessen at 250-860-7500. MLS®10058027, $849,900, 317 Prestwick Street.
We never stop moving®
Greg Dusik 250-869-2806
Roma Niessen 250-860-7500
3634 sq. ft. 3 or 4 bedrooms, 5 baths, office, open staircase. Exterior heated pool, hot tub, gazebo, lush landscaping, fully fenced yard with dog run, stamped concrete driveway, exposed aggregate walkways. Maple hardwood and cork floors, granite countertops, stainless appliances. Roma On cul-de-sac within walking distance of all schools and recreational Niessen complexes. Home could be suited. For more details, call Roma Niessen 250-860-7500 at 250-860-7500. MLS®10056942, $996,000, 925 Westpoint Place.
at a fraction of the price! City lights, lake, mountain and expansive valley view. Nestled on its own on a quiet street provides lots of parking. New flooring and paint on main level. Jane 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Spacious deck. Call Jane for more details at 250-860-7500 or visit www.janehoffman.com Hoffman for more pictures. MLS®10057492, $419,000. 250-860-7500
Black Mountain Beauty! Captivating valley and mountain views from this quality constructed and beautifully finished 3069 sq. ft. home. 5 bedrooms,4 baths, gourmet kitchen, vaulted great room, games room, wet bar and media room. Call Jane for more details at 250-860-7500 or visit www.janehoffman.com for more pictures. MLS®10057270, $539,900.
Larry Guilbault 250-826-2047
GOLF COMMUNITY OF BLACK MOUNTAIN • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
GREAT HOME WITH IMPRESSIVE YARD! • •
LOWER MISSION FLATS • • • • • • • •
Brand New open concept home with 2 bedroom, 2 baths, modern kitchen, unfinished basement. Priced to sell, court ordered sale. Single Family dwelling in bare land strata development, low strata fees. Call Larry Guilbault at 250-826-2047 or Dave Collins at 250-870-1444 for more information. MLS®10057855, $359,000, #15 - 1342 Shaunna Road.
Dave Collins 250-870-1444
GATED COMMUNITY OF LEISURE VILLAGE • • •
Charming detached townhome WHERE YOU OWN THE LAND. Upgraded Rancher with beautiful sunroom. A 55+ community. PRICED TO SELL! Many extras - a must see! Strata Fees $125.00/month. Call Larry Guilbault Larry at 250-826-2047 or for more information go to Guilbault kelownaokanaganrealestate.com. MLS®10052521, 250-826-2047 $369,900, 5305 #212 - 3360 Old Okanagan Highway.
Bright, one level END UNIT town home located in a secure, gated community. Vaulted great room, 2 bedrooms two baths and attached double garage, all on one level with no steps. Walk to the Lake & Mission Park Mall! Please call Jennifer Bregolisse for more information at 250-860-7500. MLS®10053798, $364,900, #74 - 950 Lanfranco Road.
Jennifer Bregolisse 250-860-7500
LA CASA - BEST RESORT IN THE OKANAGAN! • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Fantastic 2 bedroom, 2 bath cottage. Fully furnished, garage & 2 large front decks! 2 pools, 3 hot tubs, 2 tennis courts, sand volleyball, Cathy mini-golf, 2100 ft beach, aqua park, doggy beach, marina & more! For more info call Cathy Cherka at 250-215-2956. Cherka MLS®10052076, 6742 LaPalma Loop. $374,900. 250-215-2956
Ideal set up for tradesman with construction trailers or anyone with RV and boat. Street frontage on front and back of property for exceptional parking. 1 bedroom, unauthorized suite in lower level. . Call Greg Dusik at 250-869-2806 or view more details at www.gregdusik.com. MLS®10056153, $369,000, 460 McDonald Road.
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Located on quiet cul-de-sac overlooking Shannon Lake Golf Course! 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, high-end finishings, granite, bright open floor plan. Features a huge deck, Jaime large storage space & double car garage. Call Jaime Briggs, Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty at 250-860-7500 or go to www.BriggsOnHomes.com. Briggs MLS®10056968, $399,000, #14 - 2283 Shannon Heights Court. 250-860-7500
Okanagan lake, mountain, and city vistas. Custom wood beam style residence on over 11 acres! Home is simply stunning with 5 bedrooms and 4 baths, granite island kitchen, vaulted great room, mezzanine and media room. Call Jane for more details at 250-860-7500 or visit www.janehoffman.com for more pictures. MLS®10041179, $839,000.
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City lights at night, orchards & mountains by day! Custom built 4300 sq ft rancher, fully finished with a walkout basement and 1 bdrm in-law suite. TRIPLE garage, RV parking with sani station. Call Jane for more details at 250-860-7500 or visit www.janehoffman.com for more pictures. MLS®10047266, $1,059,000.
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Blends seamlessly with the wood detailing, crisp decor and eyecatching lake views! Cathedral style entrance opens to the great room, stunning fireplace & oversize quartz kitchen island. Sound system & double garage. Call Jane for more details at 250-860-7500 or visit www.janehoffman.com for more pictures. MLS®10054647, $598,000.
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Quality crafted Nesbitt design. Builder’s own 4199 sq ft home, overlooking 3rd fairway and future lake on golf course. Superior finishing, millwork, crown moulding, distressed walnut hardwood, knotty alder cabinets. Call Jane for more details at 250-860-7500 or visit www.janehoffman.com for more pictures. MLS®10057697 $1,195,000.
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Cozy 2 bedrm/2 bath, Rancher home at Sandpointe. Private SE back patio, bay windows, 2 gas fireplaces, 2 car garage, located close to clubhouse. Easy living where you can park the car & walk to all amenities! Call Jaime Briggs, Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty at 250-860-7500 or go to www.BriggsOnHomes.com. MLS®10057025, $409,000, #213 - 595 Yates Road.
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3 bedroom 2 bathroom home, open concept, large yard, corner lot, many upgrades, cozy up to the fireplace Larry looking out and over Okanagan Lake. RV Parking available. Call Larry Guilbault at 250-826-2047 or for more Guilbault information go to kelownaokanaganrealestate.com. 250-826-2047 MLS®10056868, $429,000, 5815 McGregor Road.
Really great lake views with a quality home at a great price. Unique design marries the architecture to the topography of the slope, you have a basement walk up with an extra lofted master bedroom/ensuite/bath/bedroom. For more info call Dave Collins at 250-870-1444 or go to www.davecollins.ca. MLS®10058287, $434,000, 5234 Sutherland Road.
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Boundary Electric, a top 50 business in the Kootenays based in Grand Forks, BC, is looking for a
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Boundary Electric specializes in the design and supply of electrical equipment from transformers, switchgears, custom portable power centers, motors and motor control. Additionally, Boundary Electric boasts a full-time construction and service department, retail sales and motor/pump repair. Boundary Electric has a strong commitment to quality achieved through its ISO 9001:2008 quality management system.
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EXP’D- 2 Horticultural Workers Req’d Roseridge Orchards 3524 Rose Rd. Kelowna. Duties- Transplanting, fertilizing, weeding, harvesting, washing, packaging, & marketing of Vegs. & Fruits. Exp. and/or basic horticultural diploma req’d. $10.25/hr. Min. 40hrs/wk May.1- Dec.1 (250)-860-4651.
ROSERIDGE Orchards Kelowna BC Farm workers req’d picking, thinning & general work. $10.25/hr 5-6 days week. May-Oct (250)860-4651 Satnam Basran/Sucha Sanghera. Don O Ray Vegetables needs FARM workers for weeding, cultivating, picking. 40 hrs/wk $10.25/hr 3443 Benvoulin Rd. Kelowna BC V1W 4N5 Fax resume 250-7644672 Call 250-575-7806 Email donorayveg@gmail.com SUN City Cherries 4759 Lakeshore Rd Kelowna req’s Farm Labourers. Pruning, picking, packing, sorting and general farm work. Seasonal. 40hrs/wk minimum 7days/wk. $10.25/hr or piece rate. Email resume to: suncitycherriesjobs@shaw.ca 250-764-1872
FARM Workers needed $10.25/hr, 50-60hrs week, June 1-Oct 30, thinning, picking, pruning. Lakhbir Sangha 1545 McCurdy Rd East. 250765-4105, 250-317-5974 FARM Workers req’d, $10.25/hr. 40-50hr/wks, April 1 - Oct. 31. Pruning, tying, picking etc. Contact Tony at Seven Mountain Vineyards at 250769-9088 JOE GRAZIANO Orchards in Kelowna, needs orchard workers start May 1st - Nov.1st40 hrs/wk $10.25/hr. Duties include pruning, thinning, cut grass, irrigating, picking & other general duties of orchard work. Apply by fax 250-7120269 or call 250-860-2644 Looking for full time seasonal workers. Greenco Nurseries Ltd info@greenconurseries.ca NAGRA Farms is looking for Farm Workers, FT/PT, from April 15 - Oct. 30 $10.25/hr. Call 250-863-6801, 250-7650722, Kelowna, BC.
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Help Wanted RECEPTIONIST required for an orthodontic office in Vernon. Candidates must have good computer, customer service, communication and financial management skills. Orthodontic/dental office experience required. Please email cover letter and resume to: mkersey@junction.net BOUCHERIE Bottle Depot. FT Cashier required. Apply with Resume to Ken @ 2711 Kyle Rd, West Kelowna.
Scope of Position • Working with the principals, sales and production teams. The Project Manager will be specifying and designing electrical equipment based on client’s needs. • Work with vendors to source equipment to meet client’s needs. • Work with customers to assist in design and supply of product. • Manage and coordinate projects assigned. Skills and Training • Technical certiďŹ cation as either a Journeyman Electrician, Associated Science Technologist (ASCT-Electrical), or Electrical Engineer. • Ability to work and adapt in a fast paced environment. • Experience with the installation and/or design of industrial electrical equipment. • Take direction and work well in a team environment while being a creative and solution based thinker.
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Seasonal labourer positions at Coral Beach Farms Ltd. 16351 Carr’s Landing, Lake Country BC. 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 March 15, 2013 - April 30, 2013. Work includes tree planting, pruning & irrigation. Pay $10.25/hour. Apply by fax at 250-766-0813 or email at jobs@coralbeach.ca
YOUTH MEAN BUSINESS
A new business development program targeting youth 18-29 is now taking applications. Applicants must not be receiving EI or have established an EI claim in past 3 years (5 years for maternity). This unique program will help you examine your business opportunity, develop your business idea and complete a business plan to get ready for start-up. Up to a $5,000 grant is available to those that are selected.
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ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS? Relief is only a call away! call 250-979-4357 to set up your FREE consultation in Kelowna. Donna Mihalcheon CA, CIRP 33 years experience. BDO Canada Limited. Trustee in Bankruptcy. #200-1628 Dickson Avenue. Kelowna, BC V1Y 9X1 AVIATION WEATHER OBSERVER, P/T 1 day/week, 6 hrs/day. Set-up, release, track large balloons. $20/hr. Gr 12, data entry, WHMS, First Aid, Transportation of dangerous goods, Drivers Licence, Security check. Email resume: canadianwxgage@aol.com
Wage is based on experience and includes beneďŹ ts and Pension Plan. Willing to train the ideal candidate. Please send resumes to reception@boundaryelectric.com NO PHONE CALLS
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Okanagan Manufacturer looking for a
Process Engineering Technician THE ROLE Our ideal candidate is a Mechanical or Process Technician/Technologist with experience within a manufacturing environment, strong analytical, presentation and leadership skills. What sets you apart is your ability to manage multiple projects, communicate, troubleshoot and deliver the tools and support needed to produce a quality product. THE INDIVIDUAL You have demonstrated a passion for process improvements and are keen to grow your career. We want an engineer or technologist who is proactive in their own career development and has the ability to align their career ambition with the direction of a fast growing company. Ultimately, if you are innovative, passionate and are eager to learn, you have the character, motivation and capabilities we need. Duties & Responsibilities: • Identify cost savings opportunities in manufacturing and assembly processes. Develop projects to address these opportunities and carry out from start to finish in collaboration with Operations and Product Development groups. • Provide guidance and support in collaboration with Operations, Product Development, and frontline workers to implement change, improve reliability and quality and reduce operating costs • Jig and Fixture design • Develops process specifications • Prepares specifications and operating instructions for production flow. • Develops process flow diagrams to define proper sequence and standard operating procedures. • New equipment evaluation, troubleshooting and sourcing. Preferred Experience: • Mechanical/Process Engineering degree or 4th year Co-op Engineering student or Technologist diploma. • Able to work independently. • Strong analytical and problem solving/troubleshooting skills • Strong organizational skills with the ability to work in a flexible team environment. • Excellent interpersonal skills (written and oral), proactive, organized, self motivated. • Good technical writing skills. • Willingness to learn. • Strong computer skills (MS Office Suite, AutoCAD, Excel –Solidworks a definite asset)
North Okanagan Sawmill is looking to hire general laborers. We offer competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefit package. Please fax resume to 250-838-9637.
Are you into exercise, motivated and wanting some extra income? 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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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. DENTAL Hygeniest required for compterized/digital general practice, maternity leave position. Phone: 250-868-0030 or Fax: 250-868-2160 Journeyman HD mechanic required for oilfield construction company. Duties will include servicing, maintenance and overhaul of our equipment. The job will be predominately shop work , but with a portion of your time spent in the field. A mechanics truck will be supplied for you. The job is based in Edson, Alberta. Call Lloyd at 780-723-5051. North Enderby Timber is looking to hire for various sawmill positions including Planerman, Forklift Operators, Lumber Graderman and Lumber Pilers. We offer competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefit package. Please fax resume to 250-838-9637.
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CUSTOM Cabinetry and Millwork shop in Salmon Arm, BC requires a Journeyman Cabinet Maker and Cabinet Finisher. This is a permanent, F/T position, which includes benefits and a 4 day work week (4 x 10hrs) Please send resume’ to shop@mi-tec.com or fax to: 250 832 1534 LOUISIANA-PACIFIC Canada Ltd. requires an experienced Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) for our EWP Operation in Golden B.C. Email resume to: Audra.Stanton@LPCorp.com or fax to 250-344-8859.
QUALIFIED SERVICE REFRIGERATION/AIR CONDITIONING TECHNICIAN & OUTSIDE SALES PERSON TECHNICIAN: (or a Third/Fourth Year apprentice) Kamloops, Vernon and Kelowna sheet metal work and plumbing would be an asset. SALE PERSON: Kelowna, Kamloops areas Industry knowledge is essential. We offer competitive salary, benefits and RRSP package. Qualified applicants please email or fax to: QualiďŹ ed applicants please email or fax to: Attention Terry Fax: 250-762-9729 tcalvert@coral environments.com
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Become a Psychiatric Nurse in your own community There is an urgent need for more Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPN), particularly outside the urban areas of the province. And with the workforce aging – the average age of a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in BC is 47 years – the number of retirees from the profession is exceeding the number of graduates. Entry-level earnings start at $30.79/hour to $40.42/hour. Train Locally – The only program of its kind in BC, students can learn within their local communities via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements, and some regional classroom delivery. This 23 month program is accredited by the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of BC (CRPNBC). Government student loans, Employment & Labour Market Services (ELMS), band funding & other ďŹ nancing options available to qualiďŹ ed applicants.
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Home Improvements www.paintspecial.com. 3 rooms for $299! Price incls. Cloverdale Premium Quality Paint. NO PAYMENT until the job is completed! Free Est. (1) 250-899-3163
Home Repairs LARRY’S Handyman & Reno Serv., Lg. & Sm. jobs, Graffitti Removal etc., 250-718-8879
Household Services HUSBAND 4 HIRE can help you whether it be renovating a bathroom or giving you a ride to work. Inquire at link urlm.in/qfii or call 250-3175578
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Respite for ederly, graduated home support worker; Care for small dogs, 6-10lbs; Hairdressing in your home, hair cut, color, perm, men & women. Phone: (778)755-2575
Moving & Storage AAA Best Rates Moving $59+. FLAT Rates long dist. Weekly trips BC/AB. 250-861-3400 DAN-MEL MOVING SERVICES Local & long distance 250215-0147 or 250-766-1282
FAMILY Movers. Moving? Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance trips. Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250-493-2687
ROLL ENDS For Sale at The Kelowna Capital News. 2495 Enterprise Way. GREAT for the kids to draw on, puppy training, and packing for moving. CLEANER THAN NEWS PRINT! $1 + up. Talk to the girls in classifieds to purchase yours.
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1ST. In customer service, Cando Painting, prof. reliable crew, 15yrs. in business, Int/Ext. Eddie 250-863-3449
GET BENT Metal Fab, fences, gates, railings, security bars, 863-4418www.getbentmetalfab.ca
I.L. Painting & Decorating. Nice, clean & quality painting. In/Out painting. 250-707-1771
Misc Services Moving, Landfill & Cleaning Good Rates, Home & Business. Call Ron: 250-801-8940
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Pets & Livestock
Sporting Goods SKS’s & SKS Ammo in Stock Norinco Tax-In Specials: M14 308 cal c/w 520 rd ammo $833. AR-15 223 cal c/w 1600 rd ammo $1299. 1911-A1-GC 45 cal c/w 1000 rd ammo $811. Upgraded Grizzly 870 shotguns from $425. Quality Firearms Bought & Sold at The Best Little Gun Shop Around Weber & Markin Gunsmiths, 4-1691 Powick, Kel. 250-762-7575, Tues-Sat, 10-6.
Pets
Plumbing
Husky Cross Pups, 7weeks & Minpins need good home, $500. Call: (778)821-2844
GERMAN MASTER ROOFER. Free estimate. Call Steffen, 250-863-8224
RYDER Roofing Ltd. ‘From a hole in your roof to a whole new roof.’ Call: 250-765-3191
Rubbish Removal ED-SON’S 1 Ton Dump Truck. “Anything you can’t haul, give me a call”!(250)-718-1595
Swimming Pools/ Hot Tubs Kelowna Pool & Spa Services **Hot Tub Repair Specialists** Phone: 250-765-7677
PENGUIN MFG. HOT TUB COVERS. 250-860-7805
Tiling GREAT TILE & DESIGN Every kind of tile work by European standards. Fair Prices. Talk to Anatolij (250)-863-8484 L & J Floors. Floor for generations. Custom tile setting. Affordable prices. Call Jeremy (250)801-7303
WOLF Hybrid Cubs. Reserve now. Sun Valley Wolf Kennels Kelowna (250)-765-4996 www.sunvalleywolfkennels.com
Merchandise for Sale
Antiques / Vintage Recollectables is now open! Collectables, antiques, furniture & quality used goods. 191 Asher Road, 778-753-6169. We buy select items & estates.
$100 & Under BELL Express View Dish & Receiver, $100. Phone: 778484-5488. Bissel Rug Cleaner 12 amps $50 Call (250)763-8404 BROTHER sewing machine in cabinet, fully loaded $50.00 OBO. 778-484-5488. Ladies Dress shoes Size 9 Good shape. $15 Call (250)763-8404 Norge Fridge Excellent cond side by side Almond color $100 (250)979-7642 PORTABLE Inglis dishwasher, arborite top, almond $100. 778-484-5488. Recliner Black very good (250)979-7642
Leather chair cond. $75
TILE Setter. Artistic Ceramics. Custom tile setting. Call (250)870-1009
Very good looking glass & brass coffee table & 2 end tables, $100. (250)979-7642
Pets & Livestock
Westinghouse frost free Fridge. Good wrking cond. Almond color $100 250-763-8404
Feed & Hay Hay for sale, barn stored, 1st crop, $4.00 bale, 70 lb bales. 250-546-3371 250-309-5910.
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$200 & Under Excellent Condition, Inglis Washer, $150, Heavy Duty Dryer for free. 250-763-0574
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Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53 in stock. SPECIAL 44’ x 40’ Container Shop w/steel trusses $13,800! Sets up in one day! Also Damaged 40’ $1950 Call Toll Free Also JD 544 & 644 wheel loaders JD 892D LC Excavator Ph. 1-866-528-7108 Free Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com Ferguson Wheel Tractor c/w, 3 point hitch, snow blade, $2250. 250-861-9171, 250-762-4883 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
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Misc. for Sale 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. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? WANTED: Vintage paintings, postcards, fishing rods, reels, tackle, old knives, Native baskets, old guns, saddles & gun rigs, military medals, pocket watches, etc. Silver & gold coins. Honest & Confidential! Cash Paid! 250-308-7342, 250-260-8069
While we try to ensure all advertisements appearing in the Kelowna Capital News are placed by reputable businesses with legitimate offers, we do caution our readers to undertake due diligence when answering any advertisement, particularly when the advertiser is asking for monies up front. Refund Policy Our ads are non-refundable when booked for less than 4 weeks (12 issues), when cancelling a 4 week ad you will be refunded in weekly increments only, calculated at the appropriate discount level. Refunds not available for 1/2 price promotion.
Misc. Wanted RECORDS Wanted, Pandosy Books #138-1889 Springfield Rd. nr. Bulk Foods, 861-4995
Musical Instruments BALDWIN Organ. Full pedal. Excellent condition. $1000 OBO Call (250)717-1207
Sporting Goods Quality Firearms Buy & Sell. Weber & Markin Gunsmiths The Best Little Gunshop Around 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575 Tue-Sat 10-6 facebook.com/WeberMarkin
Real Estate Apt/Condos for Sale Seniors corner. $199,000 2bd 2bath Very nice. Walk to mall & beach. MLS Ken Dempsey Remax. 250-717-5000
Houses For Sale 4Yrs New $428,000 No Hst. Vaulted. Hrd/wd. 3bths 4bd garage. RV parking. MLS Ken Dempsey Remax 250-717-5000 BUYING or SELLING? For professional info call Grant Assoc. Broker, Premiere Canadian Properties (250)-8626436, FREE Evaluation MORTGAGES LOW RATES. 10YR. 3.89% 5YR. 3.04% Trish at 250-470-8324 Rancher $288,800 Hrd/wd tile Gorgeous Kit. sm fenced yard garage. RV parking. MLS Ken Dempsey Remax 250-717-5000
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Mortgages
FOR LEASE 1000 sq.ft. Office Trailer fully serviced on fenced 1/2 acre. Zoned Heavy Industrial Including Auto Wrecking. $3000 triple net incl. Fenced 1/2 acre service industrial lot available. Central Westside Location. will build to suit. 250-769-7424
Duplex / 4 Plex
2bdrm West Kelowna Unit, Avail Feb. 1. Reno’d, 5 appls, incl’s new w/d & parking, NS, NP. $900 +utils, 250-767-6330 3bdrm 1/2 duplex, recently upgraded + rec room, West Kelowna, 1.5baths, 5appl, fenced yard, near school & bus. $1100 + utils, Avail now, Phone: 403-315-0752.
Modular Homes
2bdrm Westside Mobile Home. Includes washer, dryer, fridge & stove. Avail immed, $675 & $765 250-768-5080, 250-717-1033 No Pets.
Homes for Rent
AVAILABLE Now, 3bdrm, 1bath, shared lndry, hardwood throughout. Close to schools, bus & across from park. $1300/mo, free 1st month with 1 year lease. 840 Leathead. 250-860-8663, 778-214-4552. FIRST TIME BUYERS Don’t Pay Another Cent In Rent To Your Landlord. Free Report Reveals 6 Little Known Facts That Can Help You Buy Your First Home. Royal Lepage Kelowna www.KelownaStopPayingRent.com
Glenrosa, 4000sqft, 7bdrm, 4.5baths. Newly reno’d, new paint & floor. Near Middle School & bus. $2390/mo. Phone: 250-769-8807 Lakeview, 3bd house, $1000. 2 full baths, lrg living rm, sundeck, newly painted. 718-1975
While we try to ensure all advertisements appearing in the Kelowna Capital News are placed by reputable businesses with legitimate offers, we do caution our readers to undertake due diligence when answering any advertisement, particularly when the advertiser is asking for monies up front. Refund Policy Our ads are non-refundable when booked for less than 4 weeks (12 issues), when cancelling a 4 week ad you will be refunded in weekly increments only, calculated at the appropriate discount level. Refunds not available for 1/2 price promotion.
ZERO Downpayment, Lowest Rates, FREE advice. Linda Renaud, Accredited Mortgage Professional (250)878-6706
Winfield 3bd 2ba No bsmt., 6appl, a/c, avail Feb.1, NS, NP, ref’s req’d. $1250 + DD & utils. 250-766-3395
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OPEN HOUSE Sunday 12-4pm
1bdrm in shared bsmnt suite, Downtown area, incl’s cable & utils. Phone: (250)717-1696 MATURE Female, Downtown by Safeway and bus Lovely, clean Quiet, Furn’d House on Wilson W/D, Cable & Internet. $500,utils inc’d (250)769-0661 Room for rent: $475, Mature male only, tv/cbl/utils incl’d. lndry, 250-861-8907, 250-3172546 ROOMS from $430. No drugs, NP, No parties. 250-899-5756, 778-478-9331, 250-300-9839.
2bdrms, 2baths, FP. 55+ Gordon/Bernard $148,500 250-889-3389
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 1&2BD Pandosy St. Adult building very clean W/d Heat incl’d, NP. NS. Walk to hosp. $795-$945. 250-878-0136 2bdrm, 2 bath, top floor condo unit, NS, NP, $1200/mo + DD. Avail Immed., 250-868-1831 2bd Senior’s apt. quiet cls to Downtown, 3appls, heat, hotwater, drapes, A/C, secure parkng w/video surv., onsite mgr, safe & secure. NS, NP, no pets, $800, 250-860-6548 2 bedroom. Downtown. New carpet, tile, hardwood, new paint, new fridge & new sink. $900/mo. Call 778-753-1210 or 778-214-0087 KELOWNA, Central. 2 Bdrm; new carpets, bath & kitchen, lrg patio. N/P. Avail Feb 15 or Mar 1. $850/mo. D.D. & ref’s. Call Kate 778-477-0024. CENTRE of Kelowna. New affordable lux 1&2bd, 5appls, ug prking, NS/NP. 250-763-6600. www.rentcentrepoint.com
Senior Assisted Living GLENWOOD HOMES Supportive living for seniors, SPECIAL RATE, all meals & house keeping, 24hr on site monotoring. Private room with onsuite. 766 Glenwood Ave. $1200/mo. Phone: 250-300-3436
Mission area home, get some care & keep your independance. Includes priv bd with cable,phone, 3 home cooked meals and snacks, laundry & housekeeping done & all utilities. $1250,(250)317-3341
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1bdrm, newly furn’d, priv. LR, shared kitchen/bath, includes: laundry, cable & utils. Avail. immed, $600/m. 250-860-2194 FEMALE Roommate wanted 40- 55 yrs to take care of my house & Dog. FREE rent & maybe food as well Light housekeeping. Details 250491-3213 Cell 250-801-7877 GREAT DEAL! 3bdrms available in 5bdrm house. Everything incl’d except food. Available now. $500 per month per bedroom. NP, NP, ND, NS, 250-868-1314 NEWLY Renovated: Student, Disability or Working. Includes utils, cable & wifi. Share suite with 1 person, $600/mo. 5 min. to bus, Phon: 250-860-7146 NS male, mature, employed roommate wanted, to share lrg clean home with 2 others. Cental area. $550/mo all incl’d. Call (250)763-4888 RESP. Male or Female. 1bdrm Private Entry/Livingroom, Shared kit., bath, laundry. Rent negot. Avail. Feb 15 out of town lve mess. Feb 2-9. 778-480-4181or 250-878-6941
Suites, Lower 1BD, avail now. Rutland. Near schools/shops. $700 incl utils. NP. bus route. 250-863-1302. 2Bdrm bsmt suite $950/mo laundry & utils. incl’d Avail now. Call (250)212-4972 2bdrm large, bright kitchen, all appls, partially furn’d, pets ok. Quiet, private, charming & very clean, $850mo. 766-1265 BEAUTIFUL Large, two room bachelor ste. Includes sat TV, int & utils, fridge, st, w/d, sep. entr., NS, NP, quiet area. Feb 1st, $875 + DD. 250-718-5530 COLDSTREAM Walk Out Bsmt., Sep. entry, 2bdrm, insuite laundry, storage, covered parking Full use of pool in summer, pets welcome, huge yard, FP, DW $1200 utils, cable & internet incl’d. Available February 1st. Call to view. (250)-938-8886 LARGE 2 bedroom walkout Suite on Hayashi Bench. $1100/mo. including Water/Gas/Electric +/- 1100sq/ft NS/NP 5 appliances, new cabinets, granite counters, fireplace, large yard, lockable storage for bikes etc. To view call Carolynne 250-808-5424 or 250-765-2114 or cableporter@gmail.com LOWER Glenrosa, 2bd suite, dishwasher, gas FP, large covered patio, fenced yard. All incl. $985/mo. Avail Immediately, Phone: (604)986-9099
Suites, Upper 1bd, private entry, patio, utils incl’d, NS, NP, $650/mo. Avail Feb. 15, Phone: 250-765-6484 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.
Brgt, Furn, Bach ste. Pand. NS, Resp., Adlt, NP. $725 incl. Ref. 762-0317 msg 6 rings. Large 3bdrm 2bath 1250 Glenmore N. Ref’s req’d NP NS $1200/mo (250)-485-8571 Lovely, clean 2bd, priv. entry, parking, NS, NP, 4 appls, Avail Immed, $975. 250-868-2753
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ASAP M. looking for an affordable, good sized rm. Incl. utils & cable,priv/bath & entry. etc. Reply to Box #334- 2495 Enterprise Way. Kelowna, BC. V1X 7K2
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Auto Accessories/Parts AAA Service 24/7, Cash For Cars. Call Paul Haul (250)808-9593 LYLE’S TOWING. Free Removal of unwanted vehicles. Pay up to $1000 for good vehicles. Lots of used parts for sale. (250)-765-8537
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS, NOTICE is hereby given that Creditors and others, having claims against the Estate of JUNE M. OLSEN, a.k.a. JUNE MARGARET OLSEN, a.k.a. JUNE OLSEN, a.k.a. MARGARET OLSEN, DECEASED, who died on the 30th day of August, 2012, are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the Executor, c/o Porter Ramsay LLP - Attention: Donald L. Wilkinson, Solicitor for the Estate of #200-1465 Ellis Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 2A3, on or before February 25, 2013, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received. RE: The Estate of BARBARA MARY JEAN CASH, otherwise known as Barbara Cash, deceased formerly of 3353 Hihannah View Road, West Kelowna, in the Province of British Columbia. Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Barbara Mary Jean Cash who died on April 19, 2012, are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the executor, Sandra Donald c/o Pihl Law Corporation at 100-1465 Ellis Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 2A3 on or before March 18,2013, after which date the executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the executor then has notice.
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Sale of the following items will be Friday, Feb. 15, 2013 at AAA Brians Towing Ltd. at 3-990 Leathead Rd. 1.) 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe 4 Door Stationwagon, Vin: KM8SC73DX3U431039. Debtor: Wilson Alicia Dawn for the amount of $5737.00 owed for towing and storage by AAA Brians Towing Ltd. 2.) 1989 Itasca Motorhome, Vin: 1GBKP37W4J3337131. Debtor: Smith Ronald Edward for the amount of $9266.00 owed for towing and storage by AAA Brians Towing Ltd. 3.) 1995 Centurion Fifth Wheel Travel Trailer, Vin: 2GLBC53J7S7009664. Debtor: Slatta Shayne Jarl for the amount of $5386.50 owed for towing and storage by AAA Brians Towing Ltd. WAREHOUSEMAN’S Lien Act. Under the terms of the Warehouseman’s Lien Act, Goods and Personal Property of these persons listed below, deposited at Sexsmith Self Storage Ltd., have been seized and will be sold, to recover the cost for unpaid storage rent. Name: Unit # Joe McCallum 120 Tyler Peace 298 Kelvin Magun 423 Fred Markiewicz 190
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BEST DEALS IN KELOWNA!
Affordable 1, 2 & 3 Bdrms. AC, near schools, shopping & bus route. Insuite laundry H.Up’s. Across from Park. Clean Quiet & Spacious. Sorry NO Pets. Well Managed Building (250)-861-5605 or (250)-861-5657
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS T13-014 Outdoor Event Monitoring Sealed proposals clearly marked on the outside of the envelope with the words “T13-014 Outdoor Event Monitoring” will be received at the Office of the City Clerk, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna, BC up until 3pm, Local Time, February 26, 2013 The Request for Proposal (RFP) will not be opened publicly. There is a non-mandatory proponent’s meeting on February 12, 2013 at 10:00 am PST in the Gala Boardroom at Parkinson Recreation Centre, 1800 Parkinson Way, Kelowna, BC. The City reserves the right to reject any or all responses, to waive defects in any bid or tender documents and to accept any tender or offer which it may consider to be in the best interest of the City. The lowest or any tender or offer will not necessarily be accepted. RFP documents may be obtained at no charge from the City of Kelowna website or from the City of Kelowna Purchasing Branch, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna BC V1Y 1J4. kelowna.ca
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Mary Breckenridge
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Leather is charging into home decor going beyond couches, chairs and table tops. It’s upholstering walls and covering floors, and manufactured materials made from recycled leather are broadening the design possibilities even further. Imagine a door covered in faux crocodile, a bathroom vanity with a cowhide insert or a closet with leather-wrapped shelves. Leather produces a sophisticated look suitable for contemporary, rustic or club-like settings, “but not your traditional Colonial home,” said Christian Nadeau, president of EcoDomo, a Quebec manufacturer of leather surfacing materials. Nadeau said he often sees leather flooring used in media rooms to give a feel of richness and intimacy, but some types can be tough enough for a kitchen or a well-traveled staircase. Nadeau said leather surfaces have become more popular as interest in natural materials has grown. “Leather is just one more product that goes in that direction to put nature back in homes,” he said. Leather on surfaces is hardly mainstream, and genuine leather is a home-decorating luxury. But technology is bringing prices down and making this high-end look accessible to customers with bigger design aspirations than budgets. That’s true even with real leather, an option that until now has been pro-
hibitively pricey for most consumers. Take the example of homeowner Kaleen Leathers. She is developing genuine-leather panels that will reduce the cost of leather walls and floors by making them easier and cheaper to install. The die-cut panels are applied to a rubber backing and then adhered to a wall or floor with a releasable adhesive, much like carpet squares. The backing and the precise die cuts simplify installation, and the lowtack adhesive means you can even take the panels with you if you move. A 12-by-12-inch panel in an average-range leather might cost $25 to $30 —not exactly bargain-basement stuff, but reasonable in comparison to leather-tile prices that can approach or even exceed $100 a square foot. Finer leathers would cost considerably more, as would larger panels, because they produce less yield from a hide. Where design inroads really are being made, though, is in surfacing products using recycled or bonded leather, a manufactured product made from leather scraps. Remnants from the manufacture of leather goods are pulverized, and the resulting fibres are mixed with other materials and pressed into sheets that are coloured and textured to look like genuine leather. A coating protects the product. Bonded leather can go wherever wood can —even below grade, in some instances. It’s not recommended for wet environments such as full bathrooms.
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THE LIVING room of this condominium has a recycled leather floor from EcoDomo. Ontario flooring company Torlys uses a proprietary protective coating that gives its bonded leather floors a life span of 25 to 30 years with normal wear, said E.C. “Bill” Dearing, its national manager of market development. Torlys’ flooring is made from a thin layer of bonded leather applied to high-density fibreboard and backed by cork, so Dearing said it’s comfortable underfoot but not spongy. It’s a feel much like walking on a wood floor, he said. EcoDomo’s floors have a 25-year residential warranty, and Nadeau said the company has put them in kitchens, on staircases, in hotel lobbies and in other high-traffic areas. Maintenance is the same as a wood floor—
vacuum without a beater bar to remove dust and damp mop using a floor cleaner, Dearing said. “But people don’t buy it for its wear, honestly,” he said. More often, consumers fall in love first with the look, he said, and then durability becomes the deciding factor. Torlys’ bonded leather flooring sells for $10 to $13 a square foot; EcoDomo’s, for about $12 to $14. Those prices don’t include installation. EcoDomo also makes 4-by-8-foot sheets of bonded leather for the wood industry, for applications such as a veneer on kitchen cabinets, Nadeau said. One of his favourite uses for bonded leather is in stitched walls, custom fitted to a room. Leather panels are
cut to fit around doors, switches and other features, and panels are topstitched for a finished look. “It looks like your wall was sewn in place,” he said. EcoDomo also makes floor tiles from genuine leather—from the tough leather from the necks of cattle in order to stand up to foot traffic. The process produces a lot of waste, so the product is expensive—around $80 a square foot, he said. Nadeau sees almost limitless possibilities for leather in the home. He’s seen leather-wrapped chandeliers and leather-covered bathroom vanities, and his company has even wrapped toilet seats in leather for yachts and hotels. “It’s always a conversation piece” he said.
s a Kelowna local, my opinion of the city is quite bias. I feel privileged to live in such a vibrant community among people who support one another and who encourage the growth of our fruitful city. Recently, Kelowna has been ranked Canada’s second fastest growing city in terms of the number of households according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s annual Housing Observer. However, in a conREAL ESTATE tradictory report by DeRUNDOWN mographia, a U.S.-based company that focuses on urban planning issues, Kelowna was found to be one of the most unaffordable places to purchase a Ceinwen home in Canada. Morgan In agreeing with the Demographia analysis of Kelowna’s housing market former resident Orenda Sill said: “Prices are high for housing, whether you own or rent. Yes, Kelowna is a great place to retire and a great place to attend school, but as for raising children there are not a lot of resources available such daycares that are far and few between.” “Kelowna is a great place to visit, however, for most young families they would have a hard time making ends meet in Kelowna,” added Mike Osborne, who has experienced the lifestyle of living in Kelowna and working in Alberta. “The cost of living is too high. That’s the reason most of my generation have decided to move to Alberta and make the money. It is possible to work in Alberta and still live in Kelowna, however, it’s very hard to live that life.” Study after study reveals that Kelowna has emerged as one of the best places to live in Canada. We can boast of hot summers, beautiful lakes, world known golf courses and award winning wineries. People come from all over the world to enjoy the fullest extent of what our city has to offer. More than 175,000 people reside in the Central Okanagan, and are lucky enough to call this place home and enjoy the amenities year-round without the cost of travel to get here. But has the cost of living here surpassed the cost of simply surviving? Or is that just the price locals have to pay for the privilege to live in such a beautiful place, one that has been called Canada’s Hawaii and a four-season playground? Ceinwen Morgan has worked in the Kelowna real estate industry for the past five years.
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