Kelowna Capital News, March 01, 2013 by Black Press Media Group

2013 CHEV TAHOE LS

TRAVEL

MOTORING

SPORTS

ZURICH, Switzerland’s charms are viewed through the eyes of a youngster in today’s travel section.

JEEP’S new Grand Cherokee SRT proves to be a real performer, both on the test track and on the road, as our motoring section contributor Rob Beintema finds out first hand.

KELOWNA CHIEFS pull ahead of the Summerland Steam three games to two in their opening playoff round matchup in the KIJHL. The comeback follows Kelowna opening the series with two straight losses.

A29

FRIDAY March 1, 2013 The Central Okanagan’s Best-Read Newspaper www.kelownacapnews.com

A20

Stk#65433

LOADED

38,820 Jacobsen

E X C E L L E N C E

www.jacobsen.ca

250-860-7700

Weekend Edition

Growing business By Wade Paterson ST AFF REPORTER

It could have been very easy for Joan Haddow Hohenstein, owner of Canadian Fruitful Tree Company in East Kelowna, to miss the inaugural Meet Your Maker Okanagan event last April. She read about the opportunity in a last-minute e-mail, but nearly declined—the timing was bad and her company was swamped with orders. “I’m so glad I went,” said Haddow Hohenstein. In a matter of hours she landed five deals with five different companies. Doors Haddow Hohenstein had been trying to knock down for months were suddenly opening. “It’s informal, it’s nobody’s territory. Just being able to get these people who are usually hidden in head offices… it erases all those barriers.” This year she is volunteering the limited spare time she has to help orchestrate next week’s second annual Meet Your Maker Okanagan and share the importance of closing the gap between producers and buyers. “Getting those five minutes (with buyers) is gold. “Absolute gold.” See story page A3

YOU’RE GOING TO LOVE LIVING HERE.

Learn more: 250-712-6363 or RegencyResorts.ca

WE GUARANTEE IT!

Sandalwood Feature Suite - 1 Bedroom - $2145/mo. Meals & Services Included. Call Bettyann at 250-717-1884.

A2 www.kelownacapnews.com

Friday, March 1, 2013 Capital NewsC

l a u n n iF rst A

EVERY RAM TRUCK ON OUR LOT HAS BEEN MARKED TO MOVE!

KELOWNA

CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP

WITH EVERY TRUC K PURCHASED DURING THE MON TH OF MARCH YOU WILL BE ENTE RED TO WIN A FRONT LEVEL KIT AND TONNEAU COVER

N O H A- T “It’s your ” ! h t n o M y k c Lu

OVER 100 TRUCKS TO CHOOSE FROM

Stk#K12611

PRE OWNED SUPERCENTER 2012 RAM

r r a C

STK#K13126

starting from

19,888

/bi-weekly

MSRP $41,790

15 12

26,988 $128 B/W

2006 RAM 1500 LARAMIE

Only

6 left

OR...

‘12 DODGE RAM 3500

! ! r e v O d ie

FACTORY BUYBACKS

‘13 DODGE RAM TRUCKS

2010 RAM1500 LARAMIE SPORT

2011 RAM 1500 SLT

STK#K12665

249

/bi-weekly

180

YESCREDIT.CA

GET APPROVED NOW!

1-888-227-1605

180

BI-WEEKLY

When the bank says NO…

The easy way to your new vehicle!

✔ NO CREDIT Call ✔ BANKRUPT Mark ✔ DIVORCE ✔ SLOW CREDIT PAYER Today!

230

BI-WEEKLY

YESCREDIT

BI-WEEKLY

THE DEALS ARE

HERE KELOWNA

says “YOU’RE APPROVED!”

CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP

▼ HOME DEPOT

Find us on BOTH sides of

ENTERPRISE WAY at LECKIE KELOWNA CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP

JESSE GRIFFITH Sales

MARK LOWEY Sales

GEORGE KOZIKOWSKI Sales

DAVID HUGHES Sales

DAVE KENZIE Sales

PROUDLY SERVING THE OKANAGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS.

RUSSELL PRESSEY Sales

▼ SAFEWAY

MARIO GRANT Sales

DENIS KIRK Sales

JASON HARDING Financial Services

9 y.

250-763-6121

JEN PACHOLZUK Business Manager

▼ CANADIAN TIRE

BARBARA KOWK Business Manager

CAMERON GRANT Used Car Manager

9 y.

ie Ro

KELOWNA CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP JASON WANDLER New Car Manager

▼ GREYHOUND BUS DEPOT ▼ BEST Leck WESTERN

1) 96 month term, 4.9% interest, $5,000 down, Total paid $23,304 2) 96 month term, 4.9% interest, $5,000 down, Total paid $56,792 3) 96 month term, 4.9% interest, $5,000 down, Total paid $31,624 4) 48 month term, $5,000 down, Total paid $23,720 5) 72 month term, $5,000 down, Total paid $40,880 6) 72 month term, $5,000 down, Total paid $33,080 All payments are plus taxes, $595 doc fee and levies. All on approved credit. Some vehicles may not be exactly as illustrated. See dealer for complete details.

DAN CONNAUGHTON General Manager

DL# 3289 DL# 5296

rise Wa y

45,888

Enterp

MSRP $59,980

NATHAN PORTER Sales

2440 ENTERPRISE WAY, KELOWNA | WWW.KELOWNACHRYSLER.COM

sCapital News Friday, March 1, 2013

www.kelownacapnews.com A3

CLOSE-UP ▼ FOOD

Meet Your Maker lauded by local growers Close-up from A1 Meet Your Maker was introduced to the Okanagan in 2012, following the success of similar Lower Mainland events held over the past six years. The concept is modelled after Portland’s Farmer-Chef Connection: An effort that has joined farmers, ranchers, food processors and manufacturers with restaurant chefs, grocery retailers, food service operators and distributors for the last 13 years. “Portland is a real leader in local food and has been for a long time,” says Jennifer Vincent, coordinator of Meet Your Maker Okanagan. Vincent, who grew up on a small hobby farm in the Fraser Valley, is passionate about community development and eating local foods. Three years ago she moved to Penticton and since then has started Farm Bag Fundraiser with two other business partners. The initiative helps schools raise money through selling local produce. In its first year, the program sold more than 30,000 pounds of produce. “It’s a really nice way to raise money for a school rather than (selling) chocolate almonds or

A RS

whatever other unhealthy treat is being offered to parents who feel obligated to buy it.” Vincent’s participation in the local food scene led her to the opportunity to coordinate Meet Your Maker Okanagan. “I thought this sounds wonderful…I like the vision and the products, and I like working with people.” Local producers were enthusiastic about the inaugural Meet Your Maker Okanagan as well. “Several of those producers were really raving about the fact there were

‘‘

IT’S IMPORTANT BECAUSE SMALLSCALE FARMERS FACE A WHOLE BUNCH OF CHALLENGES IN GETTING THEIR PRODUCTS TO MARKET. Jennifer Vincent

buyers in that room from companies they’d been trying to communicate with for years, and could never get through to. “It’s one of those wonderful events where this is an unusual opportunity— you don’t usually get all these people in the same

room.” The event is one of several put on by FarmFolk CityFolk, a non-profit organization based in Vancouver. Vincent says the society is a B.C.-focused security support network. “They’ve been involved in pretty much every food security project you could put your finger on over the last 20 years. “They operate in all aspects of building the local food system.” Perhaps the most well known FFCF annual event is Feast of Fields, which aims to connect consumers with the food they put in their mouths and the farms where that food was produced. It also is a major fundraiser for the society. But the primary goal of FFCF is to close the gap between farmers and large grocery outlets, says Vincent. “It’s important because small-scale farmers face a whole bunch of challenges in getting their products to market. “There is a real need to see what we grow in this region in the stores where we shop as consumers. “The local food movement is about keeping not just the food, but the money in the local economy.” Haddow Hohenstein

CONTRIBUTED

PRODUCERS AND BUYERS speak with each other at the inaugural MeetYour Maker Okanagan last April. says it’s difficult to explain how important the work FFCF does is to small-scale producers. “In this valley, being a fruit farmer is really tough,” says Haddow Hohenstein. “Having avenues like this that help (producers) look at other opportunities for what they grow— there needs to be so much more of it.” She adds there is no excuse for producers to miss out on this year’s Meet Your Maker Okanagan. Along with the obvious benefit of pitching products to buyers, Haddow Hohenstein notes there is value in learning the buyers’ expectations, limitations and overall relationship with producers—a topic that will be

covered in the morning workshop by FFCF’s Barbara Joughin. “Why do they have to be so insistent about this and that? Most of the time it comes off that they’re a bunch of really grumpy people and they don’t make any sense. But there are very good reasons why they have to do that, which wouldn’t be obvious to the rest of us.” This year Meet Your Maker Okanagan will also feature keynote speakers Sara and Troy Harker, 2013 B.C. Outstanding Young Farmers of the Year. An optional afternoon workshop will show producers how to leverage social media in their food businesses. Several producers will have an extra chance to

showcase their ingredients as first- and secondyear students from Okanagan College’s culinary arts program will prepare a lunch featuring items contributed by the attendees. “It’s a great way to introduce these up-andcoming chefs to the bounty of our region,” says Vincent. Chef Roger Planiden, a part-time instructor at Okanagan College who will oversee the young chefs, adds the producers benefit because their products can be tasted in professional dishes. It will also give his students a challenging cooking scenario. “It’s going to be like a really huge black box (competition), we really don’t know what we’re

Kelowna Motors

getting,” says Planiden. “We’ll work together as a team and put something together.” The chef, who also owns Culinary Adventure mobile catering company, says the event gives farmers an opportunity to see how their products are being used. “I think it’s a great way for them to meet the chefs, talk to them and ask them what they’re going to do with their products and how they plan on using them.” Meet Your Maker takes place March 6 at Westbank Lions Community Hall. It is not open to the general public. Registration will be open for B.C. food producers until 5 p.m. Sunday, March 3. wpaterson@kelownacapnews.com

Come in… let’s talk value!

2560 Enterprise Way KELOWNA, BC V1X 7X5

See our ever-changing pre-owned inventory! All makes and models and great financing rates oac. DL #5432 KELOWNA MOTORS 2560 Enterprise Way KELOWNA, BC, V1X 7X5

*See dealer for details.

EST. 1945

TEL: 250-762-2068 KELOWNAMOTORS.COM

DL #5432

A4 www.kelownacapnews.com

Friday, March 1, 2013 Capital NewsC

NEWS

▼ TALENTED KIDS

Young local musicians get to showcase their talent at audition

Wade Paterson

STAFF REPORTER

Several of the Okanagan’s most gifted young musicians will vie for a

top-10 spot in the second annual Talented Kids Competition Saturday at

Working with you to reach the height of financial success.

EXEMPT MARKET INVESTMENTS Stop riding the waves. Start hiking to the top!

The World of the Exempt Market Featuring speakers:

Lloyd McDonald - V.P. Business Development William McNarland - Chief Investment Officer, Founder and Managing Director of Exempt Analyst Paul Lauzon - Dealing Representative of Pinnacle Wealth Brokers, President of Lauzon Financial Advisors Don’t miss this free educational seminar where you will learn: ✓How to invest in this regulated market safely and properly ✓How to reduce your risk, return volatility, and fees while increasing your returns when investing in Exempt Market securities ✓How the Exempt Market differs and integrates with traditional markets ✓How to increase your cash flow by investing into fixed income instruments with high interest rates ✓How to structure your investment portfolio to allow expansion beyond traditional markets and sectors Learn what you need to know from one of Canada’s premier Exempt Market Dealers and one of Canada’s Premier Market Analysts a must attend evening. Don’t miss it. Get your seat now.

the Laurel Packinghouse. The event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, will feature live auditions for children eight- to 18-years-old, and is open to the public, free of charge. Judges Renata Mills, Robert Fine and Noel Wentworth will be tasked with choosing the 10 best performers. Those who make the top 10 will receive a free lesson from Wentworth

Music, a career development workshop by Creative Okanagan and one or more paid performance opportunities at the Fat Cat Festival, Westside Daze, Music in the Park, Parks Alive, Lake Country Open Air Performances or Canada Day. Winners will also get an online video of their performance to use as a promotional tool and will be added to a recommended performer list for

2013. Ten-year-old Beamer Wigley was one of the top 10 talented kids in last year’s audition. With more than 150 YouTube videos, thousands of views and a professional website, the young man’s career seems to already be taking off. Donn referred to Wigley as “phenomenal” and said he’s one of many kids who have exceptional musical ability in the Oka-

nagan. He added several other festivals have jumped on board this year after witnessing the talent that emerged from last year’s audition. The cost of registration is $45 and a limited number of spots remain. The fee covers the venue, sound system and video production. For more information, visit talentedkids.ca. wpaterson@kelownacapnews.com

▼ NEW EXCHANGE

Rutland transit work to restart The first phase of construction on the city’s Rutland transit improvements is scheduled to restart on March 4 with utility work on Asher Road. Work on the project

Turning old furniture into

Heirlooms

Thursday, March 7

Doors open 6:30 pm • Presentation 7:00 pm Ramada Inn, 2170 Harvey Avenue Refreshments will be provided

Call Susan or Bernadette at Lauzon Financial Advisors Inc. 250-717-8444, to reserve your free spots while they last. Seating is limited.

Restore it to its original beauty! Call...

deBoersap

started last fall but was suspended in December due to weather conditions. The city says once the Asher Road construction is complete, near the third week in March, work will shift to Dougall Road and Shepherd Road. During that phase of construction, Dougall Road North between Highway 33 West and Shepherd Road will be closed. Pedestrian access to businesses and homes will be maintained throughout construction. Parking will be restricted, but motorists will be directed to designated parking areas. This project will see improvements on Doug-

Furniture Refinishing

861-5054

You’ve been invited... to our

GRAND OPENING

sit exchange. Part of the plan calls for an attractive new public space featuring wide and creatively designed sidewalks, new trees, seating areas and decorative lighting for comfort and safety. The Rutland transit improvements are part of B.C. Transit’s RapidBus phase two and three project, which includes creating and upgrading transit facilities throughout the region. For more information on the RapidBus project, visit kelownarapidbus.ca. Visit kelowna.ca/cityprojects for more information about the work and to view the designs for the project.

kelownacapnews.com

Serving the Okanagan since 1990

Sponsored and paid for by

all, Asher and Froelich Roads and the construction of the new Shepherd Road transit exchange. The proposed works will include underground utilities, utility relocation from overhead to underground, road reconstruction, pedestrian improvements and streetscaping. New bus pullouts on Highway 33, between Dougall Road and Hollywood Road are also scheduled to be built this year, along with bus stop improvements between Rutland Road and Dougall Road. The project is a $4.55-million investment in Rutland by the city, and includes the new tran-

Monday, March 4th!

ANNOUNCEMENT The ParTners of are pleased to announce that

DaviD M. Brown has become an associate at the firm

On January 8, 2013, David Brown joined the ranks of Doak Shirreff’s litigation team. David comes to Doak Shirreff after practicing with a respected law firm in Saint John, New Brunswick. David practises primarily in the areas of employment and immigration law. In the past, he has appeared before Provincial, Superior and Appeal Courts, as well as before Human Rights Tribunals, Labour and Employment Boards and Workers’ Compensation Appeals Tribunals.

534 Bernard Ave.

David is a tireless advocate for the interests of his clients. He believes that the law should be practiced in a constructive, interactive and profoundly ethical manner. From the first client consultation to the close of trial, David aims to provide valuable, timely and specialized advice through service and education. Doak Shirreff LLP, a full service law firm, has been located in downtown Kelowna for more than 45 years. We provide a full range of legal services to business and individuals throughout the province.

Downtown Kelowna

778.484.3641 • 250.863.1274 okanaganrugsandart@gmail.com

L AW Y E R S 200-537 LEON AVENUE, KELOWNA, BRITISH COLUMBIA PHONE (250) 763-4323 FAX (250) 763-4780 E-MAIL thefirm@doakshirreff.com www.doakshirreff.com

sCapital News Friday, March 1, 2013

www.kelownacapnews.com A5

w w w . s c a n d e s i g n s . c o m w w w . s c a n d e s i g n s . c o m

FREE LEATHER UPGRADE FREE LEATHER With the purchase of anyUPGRADE Stressless furniture. With the up purchase of per any seat! Stressless Savings to $500 furniture. Savings up to $500 per seat!

Feb 1-March 18 Feb 1-March 18

Stressless is proudly endorsed by the American Chiropractic Stressless is proudly endorsed by Association the American Chiropractic Association

*IMG *IMG ChairsChairs starting at starting at $998 $998 in leather in leather

Add a power power option optionso soyour yourrecliner reclinercan canswivel, swivel, Add a glide and recline with the push of a button. glide and recline with the push of a button.

KELOWNA KELOWNA 1850 Springfeild SpringfeildRd Rd 1850 250.860.7603 250.860.7603

RICHMOND RICHMOND 12551Bridgeport BridgeportRdRd 12551 604.273.2971 604.273.2971

LANGLEY LANGLEY 20429 Langley By-Pass 20429 Langley By-Pass 604.530.8248 604.530.8248 Leather Sectional Leather Sectional Limited time only $1998 Limited time only $1998

VICTORIA VICTORIA McCallum 661661 McCallum Rd Rd 250.475.2233 250.475.2233

The TheCapa Capa Collection Collection

NANAIMO NANAIMO 17111711 BowenBowen Rd Rd 250.753.6361 250.753.6361

COQUITLAM COQUITLAM 1400 United 1400 United Blvd Blvd 604.524.3444 604.524.3444

*Solid Wood *Solid Wood Capa Sideboard Capa Sideboard Sale $598 Sale $598 Capa Dining Table Capa Dining Table Sale $398 Sale $398 Capa Chair Capa Chair Sale $99 Sale $99

A6 www.kelownacapnews.com

Friday, March 1, 2013 Capital NewsC

Notice is given that City Council will hold a public hearing on: Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 6pm Kelowna city Hall, 1435 Water Street council chambers Council will hear representations from the public who deem an interest in the properties affected by proposed amendments to Zoning Bylaw 8000 for:

Text amendment - Zoning bylaw no. 8000 Bylaw No. 10804 (TA12-0012)

The City of Kelowna is proposing to update the Zoning Bylaw by removing all references to housing agreements, and updating the definitions, parking, loading requirement, and development regulations for “care centres”.

Portions of Lot 1, Sections 12 and 13, Township 26, and Sections 7 and 18, Township 27, ODYD, Plan KAP71697, Except Plans KAP84278, KAP86315, KAP86363 and KAP88598 Bylaw No. 10806 (OCP12-0009) See Map “A” Bylaw No. 10807 (Z12-0055) See Map “B” The applicant is proposing to amend the Official Community Plan and rezone a portion of the subject property to facilitate the Kirschner Mountain development. Official community Plan amendment: To change the Future Land Use designations as follows:

any submissions received after 4pm on Monday, March 11, 2013 will not be accepted.

Correspondence, petitions and e-mails relating to this application must include your name and civic address. Petitions should be signed by each individual and show the address and/ or legal description of the property he or she believes would be affected by the proposal. Correspondence and petitions received between February 26, 2013 and 4pm on Monday, March 11, 2013 shall be copied and circulated to City Council for consideration at the public hearing.

The public may review copies of the proposed bylaws, Council reports and related materials online at kelowna.ca/council or at the Office of the City Clerk at City Hall from 8am-4pm, Monday to Friday, as of February 26, 2013 and up to and including March 12, 2013.

2342

2316 2330 2344

2370

2372

2414 2293

2428

2384 2398

2456

1162

MRL – Multiple Unit Residential (Low Density) designation

S2RESH – Single/Two Unit Residential – Hillside designation

S2RES – Single/Two Unit Residential designation

PARK – Major Park and Open Space (public) designation

S2RES – Single/Two Unit Residential designation

S2RESH – Single/Two Unit Residential (Hillside) designation

S2RES – Single/Two Unit Residential designation

MRL – Multiple Unit Residential (Low Density) designation

MRL

2398 2412 2426

2436

2440

2450

1176

S2RESH to PARK

2454 2464 2478

2484

1169

2498

2502 2516

2526

2530

2540

1196

1249

2492

2488

2496

2506

S2RES

MRL to PARK

2980

2538 2552

1222

1208

1236

NTE

1219

1207 1195

2524

2534

1193

2510

2520

1190

1250

VIS

AVE

MRL to S2RESH

S2RESH

PARK to S2RES

S2RESH to PARK

1291

1279 1267

1255 1231

1243

PARK to MRL

S2RES to PARK

PARK to S2RESH

S2RES to S2RESH

2601

S2RESH S2RESH to to MRL PARK PARK to S2RESH

PARK to S2RESH

PARK to MRL

MRL MRL to to S2RESH PARK

AGR

2975

Multiple Unit Residential (Low Density)- MRL

Legal Parcel

Major Park and Open Space - PARK

Easement

Resource Protection - AGR Single / Two Unit Residential - S2RES Single / Two Unit Residential - Hillside - S2RESH OCP Amendments This map is for general information only. The City of Kelowna does not guarantee its accuracy. All information should be verified.

40 Meters

Rev. Jan. 14/13

¯ LA G

O VIS

TA A

S2RESH – Single/Two Unit Residential (Hillside) PARK – Major Park and Open Space (public) designation designation

Subject Property Notes:

Lots 9-12, Section 19, Township 26, ODYD, Plan 2704 Bylaw No. 10808 (TA13-0002) Bylaw No. 10809 (Z12-0068)

1121, 1131, 1141 and 1151 brookside avenue

Owner/applicant: 5351923 Holdings Ltd. Inc. No. BC0790835 and Manteo Beach Club Ltd. Inc. No. BC0911700 / Manteo North GP Ltd.

ETH

requested zoning change: From the P3 – Parks and Open Space zone and the A1 – Agriculture 1 zone to the RU1h – Large Lot Housing (Hillside Area) zone. Owner/applicant: Allan, Donald, HeidiSabine, Amy, Angelica and Gordon Kirschner / Kirschner Mountain Estates Ltd.

S2RES – Single/Two Unit Residential designation

PARK – Major Park and Open Space (public) designation

RU1H

IST

MRL – Multiple Unit Residential (Low Density) designation

PARK – Major Park and Open Space (public) designation

LA G

S2RESH – Single/Two Unit Residential (Hillside) designation

- Rezone the Subject Area from P3 Parks and Open Space to RU1H Large Lot Housing (Hillside Area)

LO S

S2RESH – Single/Two Unit Residential (Hillside) MRL – Multiple Unit Residential (Low Density) designation designation PARK – Major Park and Open Space (public) designation

M ON

TE V

ISTA

AVE

Comments can be made in person at the public hearing, or submitted online by email to cityclerk@kelowna.ca, or by letter to the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 1J4. Presentations at the public hearing are limited to a maximum of five minutes. If a person has additional information they shall be given further opportunity to address Council after all other members of the public have been heard a first time.

S2RES to MRL

MAP "A" OCP AMENDMENT OCP12-0009 2903

To the: PARK – Major Park and Open Space (public) designation

2384

2394

2408

2412

PARK

2370

2470

The applicant is proposing to consider an OCP amendment to OCP Objective 5.5, Policy .1, Building Height to exclude the development proposed at 3762-3766 Lakeshore Road from the OCP’s Building Height Policy in order to permit one 10 storey and one 12 storey apartment hotel where the height maximum is 6 stories.

From the: MRL – Multiple Unit Residential (Low Density) designation

2380

1190

2442

2356

2366

2426

2512

Official community Plan Text amendment: To exclude the development proposed located at 3762-3766 Lakeshore Road from the ‘Elsewhere Building Height’ policy in order to permit one 10 storey and one 12 storey apartment hotel where the height maximum is 6 storeys.

2352

2356

2358

2386

Lot A, District Lot 134 and Section 6, Township 26, ODYD, Plan KAP56428, Except Strata Plan KAP1776 (PH 1) Bylaw No. 10810 (OCP12-0014)

1205

2400

3762-3766 and 3756 lakeshore road

inFO: 250-469-8645 cityclerk@kelowna.ca kelowna.ca/council

2302

A LANE

2980 gallagher road

requested zoning change: From the RU6 – Two Dwelling Housing zone to the RM3 – Low Density Multiple Housing zone. Proposed Text amendment: To amend the RM3 zone in City of Kelowna Zoning Bylaw No. 8000 to increase the base density to a FAR of 0.75, reduce the under building/covered parking bonus to 0.5 FAR and adding a 0.1 FAR bonus for projects located within Urban Centres. Owner/applicant: Evergreen Lands Limited Inc. No. 382754 / Meiklejohn Architects Inc.

no representation will be received by council after the conclusion of the public hearing.

MONTE VIST

Proposed Text amendment: To update the Zoning Bylaw by removing all references to housing agreements, and updating the definitions, parking, loading requirement, and development regulations for “care centres”. applicant: City of Kelowna

The applicant is proposing to rezone the subject property in order to accommodate the proposed 68 unit purpose built rental townhouse development and requesting consideration of a Text Amendment to the RM3 zone to increase the base density to 0.75 and to provide an additional 0.1 density bonus for projects located within Urban Centres.

BELLAGIO LANE

Public Hearing

ask@kelowna.ca

BELLA VISTA ST

City in Action

City Hall 1435 Water Street Kelowna, BC V1Y 1J4 250 469-8500

Subject Property Notes: - Rezone the Subject Area from A1 Agricultural to RU1H Large Lot Housing (Hillside Area)

MAP "B" PROPOSED ZONING Application #Z12-0055 Zoning Legal Parcel A1 to RU1H P3 to RU1H This map is for general information only. The City of Kelowna does not guarantee its accuracy. All information should be verified.

40 Meters Rev. Dec. 6/12

kelowna.ca

sCapital News Friday, March 1, 2013

www.kelownacapnews.com A7

NEWS

▼ SERVICES

Curbside pick-up of yard waste returns to Central Okanagan

It’s another sign that spring is on the way. It’s time to start filling up your yard waste cart again. Starting Friday, March 1, all residents who receive municipal curbside garbage collection will start getting yard waste pick up every second weeks. The pick-ups will run until the end of November. Place your yard waste into the cart with the green lid and wheel it out for pickup every other week (alternate weeks to your recycling pick up). To determine your yard waste collection week, refer to the Living Greener Calendar at regionaldistrict.com/recycle, or download the RDCO’s smartphone app at regionaldistrict.com/

mywasteapp. “Last year alone we collected almost 14,000 tonnes of yard waste at the curb and turned it into high quality compost instead of it being buried at the landfill,” said Waste reduction facilitator Rae Stewart. “Collecting yard waste separately not only gives us the chance to compost it, it also saves valuable landfill space and reduces unnecessary traffic congestion at the landfill.” Collected yard waste in the Central Okanagan is turned into compost known as GlenGrow, an additive that can be used with your garden soil. For that reason, the regional district says it’s important to keep yard waste free of any plastics

Cristina Esthetics

49.95

City in Action CounCil HigHligHts Professional Arts grants

Council approved the 2013 Professional Arts Operating Grants for the following organizations: $25,000 to the Okanagan Artists Alternative Association (operating as Alternator Centre for Contemporary Art); and $55,000 to the Okanagan Symphony Society. Council also directed staff to report back with information and recommendations regarding 2013 funding for the Kelowna Ballet Society and any balance of funding remaining in the Professional Arts Operating Grant program for 2013.

50-70% OFF All Blinds & Shades

Top Down Bottom Up

FREE on GRABER SHADES (250)

860-9488

City Hall 1435 Water Street Kelowna, BC V1Y 1J4 250 469-8500 ask@kelowna.ca

The proposed amendments found in Bylaw No. 10654 being Amendment No. 1 Development Applications Procedures Bylaw No. 10540, the new Council Policy No.367, and the corresponding staff report can be viewed at the Office of the City Clerk, 3rd Floor, City Hall, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna or at kelowna.ca. inFo: 250 469-8645

Jackets, Sweaters, Pants, Tops…

kelowna.ca/council

Council will consider the permanent closure and removal of the highway dedication of a portion of 384 Glenwood Avenue on: Monday, March 4th, 2013, 1:30pm Kelowna City Hall, 1435 Water street – Council Chambers Pursuant to Section 26 of the Community Charter, the City intends to sell the “Closed Road” under Bylaw No. 10805, being a portion of 384 Glenwood Avenue to Lionel and Terry Nicholson, having an area of 144.2 m2 for a price of $28,059.00.

Amending Development Application Procedures bylaw no. 10540

Notice is hereby given, in accordance with Section 124(3) of the Community Charter, that Kelowna City Council intends on amending Development Application Procedures Bylaw No. 10540 and adopting a new Council Policy No. 367, “Public Notification & Consultation for Development Applications”. The proposed amendments to the Development Application Procedures Bylaw and the new Council Policy No.367 specifically seeks to: • expand the role of Public Information Sessions for major development applications; • require the placement of Project Boards for major development applications on subject properties; • formalize the requirement for neighbour consultation; • remove all references to the Advisory Planning Commission; • change the maximum timeframe for development application extensions from six (6) months to twelve (12) months; • clarify the criteria for amendments to issued Development Permits that can be approved by the Director of Land Use Management; and

The public may review copies of the proposed Road Closure and Removal Dedication Bylaw 10805 on kelowna.ca or at the Office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 3rd Floor, from 8am-4pm, Monday to Friday and/or be given an opportunity to address Council on Monday, March 4th, 2013, pursuant to Section 40 of the Community Charter. inFo: 250 469-8610

oPen House okanagan College transit exchange and Klo Road improvement project

The City and design consultant Stantec Consulting will be hosting a public consultation session at Okanagan College to gain feedback on design concepts. Wednesday March 6, 2013, 5 - 7 p.m. okanagan College (1000 Klo Rd, Kelowna) Centre for learning Atrium kelowna.ca/transit

kelowna.ca

kelownacapnews.com

LAST TICKETED PRICE ON EVERYTHING!

purchased from your municipality. For additional yard waste carts and collection options, contact your municipality or follow the links at regionaldistrict.com/recycle.

Removal of Highway Dedication

PubliC notiCes

Factory Direct Pricing!

diameter and less than one metre long • Garden plants The regional waste reduction office says up to two additional 360-litre yard waste carts can be

• clarify the intent of the requirement that all Development Permits adjacent to residential development be considered by Council.

kelowna.ca/council

250-808-6462

The Blinds U Want at the Price U Want!

clude: • Leaves, needles • Wood chips, bark • Fruit droppings • Grass clippings • Branches and prunings up to five centimetres in

Council received information on the progress of Kelowna’s climate action goals to meet the requirements of the provincial Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program Grant. The report outlines numerous actions in 2012 and plans for 2013 that reduce Kelowna’s community and corporate greenhouse gas emissions.

Plus

sure no garbage, plastic bags, rocks, sod, flower pots, landscape cloth, or kitchen scraps into the yard waste cart are included. Accepted items in-

Climate Action Review

MANICURE PEDICURE

Blinds in ! 7-10 Days

or garbage. Residents are reminded to put yard waste out for collection by 7 a.m. on the morning of their regular garbage day and are asked to make

FACTORY STORE OUTLET

70% OFF Everything is Priced to GO!

#100-2463 Hwy 97 N. KELOWNA

(by Costco)

250-860-9010

Time is Running Out!

CLOSING

Yo can’t auff to miss t ord savingsh!ese

Plus! Clearanc e Fa

bri

cA at Marke vailable d Dow Prices n

STORE HOURS: Monday - Thursday 9am - 6pm, Friday 9 am - 8 pm, Sat 9am - 6pm, Sun & Holidays 11am - 5pm

A8 www.kelownacapnews.com

Friday, March 1, 2013 Capital NewsC

CAPITAL NEWS

OPINION news C

The Capital News is a division of Black Press, at 2495 Enterprise Way, Kelowna, B.C. V1X 7K2

2009 WINNER

2009

▼ FLIP CHARGE

▼ DE-HORN

▼ CANCER CHAOS

▼ GENETIC LINK

Researchers at the Large Hadron Collider have witnessed particles called D-mesons flipping from matter into antimatter and back. (bbc.co.uk/news/science)

Humanely cutting off the horns of live rhinos and legalizing their trade could save the species, say scientists writing in Science. (bbc.co.uk/news/science)

UK researchers explain how cancer cells can make a completely chaotic mess of their genetic code in order to thrive. (bbc.co.uk/ news/health)

A major study shows a genetic link between five psychiatric disorders: Autism, ADHD, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder and schizophrenia. (bbc. co.uk/news/health)

KAREN HILL Publisher/Advertising Manager BARRY GERDING Managing Editor ALAN MONK Real Estate Weekly Manager TESSA RINGNESS Production Manager GLENN BEAUDRY Flyer Delivery Manager RACHEL DEKKER Office Manager

MAIN SWITCHBOARD 250-763-3212

CLASSIFIEDS 250-763-7114 DELIVERY 250-763-7575

FAX LINES

Newsroom 250-763-8469 Advertising, Classified, Real Estate Weekly 250-862-5275

E-MAIL Newsroom edit@kelownacapnews.com Classified classified@kelownacapnews.com

WEBSITE www.kelownacapnews.com General Advertising Regulations This newspaper reserves the right to reject any advertising which it considers to contain false or misleading information or involves unfair or unethical practices. The advertiser agrees that the publisher shall not be liable for any damages arising out of error in classified, classified display or retail display advertisements in which the error is due to the negligence of its servants or otherwise for non-insertion of any advertisement beyond the amount paid for such advertisement.

Member of the British Columbia Press Council

Mayor’s head in sand won’t fix city’s problems

To the editor: Re: Mayor Bristles at Media Slam on His City, Feb. 26 Capital News. The description of Kelowna that appeared in the Vancouver Province shouldn’t be dismissed just because the Lower Mainland is also a collection a strip malls with serious crime problems. We have to stop pointing fingers at each other for things we all recognize as problems. The description is equally true for most of Canada. Our lives are supported by short-term resource extraction economics. Financial profit drives our governments just as it does our criminals. We are all desperately holding on to a lifestyle which, by all accounts, is completely unsustainable. Walter Gray’s response— that we have more bike paths per capita than any other city in Canada—would be hilarious if it weren’t so sadly misguided. First of all, the bike paths he is referring to are the shoulders of some roads which have pictures of bi-

Newsroom: Sean Connor, Warren Henderson, Kathy Michaels, Kevin Parnell, Wade Paterson, Jean Russell, Jennifer Smith, Judie Steeves, Alistair Waters Advertising: Stuart Cook, Cindy Draper, Colleen Groat, Ron Harding, Antony Hutton, Sheri Jackson, Rick Methot, Wayne Woollett Classified: Shayla Graf, Michelle Trudeau, Emily Vergnano Production: LaToya Allan, Nancy Blow, Kiana Haner-Wilk, Teresa Huscroft-Brown, Mary Matthews, Laura Millsip, Natasha Surerus, Kelly Ulmer, Becky Webb Accounting: Samm Corless, Rachel Dekker, Angela Fahy Real Estate Weekly: Terry Matthews, Distribution: Mark Carviel, Richard Dahle, Sharon Holmes

Production prod@kelownacapnews.com

letter of the week

See Bristle A9

Suzuki the Don Cherry of TV science H has a white beard and a bully pulpit on CBC television, but he doesn’t use it to promote hockey fighting. Instead he sucker punches the oil and gas industry at every opportunity, with increasingly flagrant disregard for the rules of science. Public broadcasting referees keep their whistles in their pockets, wary of offending a legend. He’s David Suzuki, and he has evolved from geneticist to TV celebrity to his current role as the Don Cherry of Canadian science, an angry curmudgeon lashing out at his enemies. Earlier I wrote about Suzuki’s hit piece on the Alberta oil sands, featuring selective pollution studies and a celeb-

rity turn by movie director James Cameron, who toured the alleged carbon crime scene in his personal jet helicopter. Suzuki’s latest Scud Tom missile of misinforFletcher mation was launched Feb. 7 on The Nature of Things. It’s called Shattered Ground, and it borrows heavily from earlier shock docs that target hydraulic fracturing for shale oil and gas. While clearly aimed at the surging shale gas industry in B.C., this hourlong program offers little about B.C.’s long history of gas development. Suzuki’s voice-over refers briefly to B.C.’s Oil and Gas Commission, insinuating it was set up as a pet regulator protecting the industry from stricter oversight.

VICTORIA VIEWS

Mostly the show focuses on places like Dish, Texas and Dimock, Pennsylvania. The Texas segment talks about traces of neurotoxins in residents’ blood samples, blaming this on gas drilling and “fracking,” the new swear word of professional environmentalists. The evidence shows some people have these traces in their blood, but others don’t, which suggests that more likely sources are cigarettes or exposure to disinfectants. Pennsylvania and Colorado are key stops for the anti-fracking crowd. For centuries there have been places known for methane dissolved in groundwater, typically from shallow coal seams. This is where you can find a rustic fellow to shake a jug of well water and touch his Bic lighter to it, producing a brief blue flame. The standard sequence moves to a sink and faucet,

where a more impressive methane fireball is generated. Suzuki’s voice-over notes that this is the scene that really gets media attention. There’s no evidence that drilling caused it, but hey, it’s TV. Science, meet <I>Hillbilly Handfishin’</I>. Protest sequences take up much of F the program. Moms rally against a gas well near a school in Erie, Pennsylvania, forcing evil Canadian corporation Encana to back off. An elderly Quebec woman sobs on camera, convinced that a nearby gas well will trigger a relapse of her cancer. One bit of local content is a segment on fracking-induced earthquakes, presented with sombre alarm by Ben Parfitt, go-to researcher for the anti-industry left in B.C. These are detectable by

See Fletcher A9

sCapital News Friday, March 1, 2013

www.kelownacapnews.com A9

LETTERS

A Tradition of Sound Advice

▼ SUPERNATURAL BC FOR SALE

Environment should be in Prosperity fund To the editor: Mr. Brad Bennett is completely ignoring the rest of the picture, namely the natural environmental beauty of B.C. (Making the Case for Premier’s Future Vision, Feb. 26 Capital News) The easiest thing in the world to do is to “go with the flow” and agree that all resources must be ex-

tracted, no matter what, in the name of making money. And yet again, the economy trumps the environment. Premier Clark’s idea is not visionary; it is yet another attempt to “look good” to voters! The real Prosperity Fund must be created with long-term, truly

green energy alternatives that are sustainable, not with selling our beautiful province out from under our feet. There is ample opportunity for creation of such alternatives that the provincial government should be encouraging and supporting. As well, this is a real legacy to pass along to future generations.

With all the revelations about the half-truths and even outright lies perpetrated by energy companies just to sell their industry, it is well-known that they have no conscience and couldn’t care less about the mess they leave. It’s just the “cost of doing business” and they don’t live here anyway. The election in May

provides us with the opportunity to change course before it’s too late—before more irreversible damage is done to the environment—and let common sense prevail. Penny Oyama, Burnaby

BRENT EILERS REAL ESTATE

“Weekly Real Estate Insight!”

or 30 years I have been assisting my clients in making important Real Estate decisions. Having the experience to properly inform, and the confidence to skillfully advise, helps keep me focused on your results. These skills will save you time, money and emotional trauma!

The Experience to Inform. The Confidence to Advise. Focused on Results.

250.575.3069

▼ TRAFFIC

www.brenteilers.com www.resultsyoudeserve.ca brent@brenteilers.com RE/MAX Kelowna

Are traffic lights at Hollywood and Highway 33 screwed up on purpose? To the editor: The city wants us to ‘catch the wave’ on Springfield Road but wants us to waste our gas waiting for the light at Hollywood and Hwy 33. At approximately 6 a.m. last Saturday I was at Hollywood Road waiting to go through the light at Hwy33 when the light turned yellow for traffic on Hwy 33, instead of my light

turning green. After that the light for Hwy 33 came back to green with advanced left turn light also for Hwy 33 traffic. Now normally that’s the end of the story— the lights are screwed up—no big deal. But again, I was at the light this Wednesday morning—same thing happened except this time a car almost ran the light because he was thinking his light should be changing to

green. As I was sitting in the Tim Horton’s lot waiting to get my coffee I noticed the light do the same thing three more times before I got the coffee. So, is the city trying for us the ‘catch the wave,’ cause accidents, or save gas? Ian Wright, Kelowna

PET GROOMING

OPEN SATURDAYS FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE! Our highly professional dog stylists offer over 35 years of combined experience. Offering all breed full grooming services.

111-1940 Kane Road, Glenmore

▼ DRUG-RELATED CRIME

Your Bulk Food Specialists

Matter of time before there’s another death To the editor: Re: Mayor Bristles at Media Slam on His City, Feb. 26 Capital News. Mr. Mayor: In your recent tiff with The Province newspaper and The Edmonton Journal comments on the drug problem here— are you not aware or just ignorant of the drug busts, grow ops, drug-related cases that are be-

fore the Kelowna courts on a weekly basis, not to mention our city police chief’s daughter involved in a drug case. Possession and trafficking of narcotics are in the news on a daily basis. It is fine and dandy that the police have three persons in custody for the Bacon murder, but it has given those three individuals 18 months to prepare

their future and appoint successors to carry on with the gangs and war on drugs. So, Mr. Mayor, when you are downtown and stop to smell the flowers on your patio sidewalks, please think that it is only a matter of time before innocent people are hurt or killed. Pat Chorzempa, Kelowna

Pseudo bike paths don’t equate to safe city Bristle from A8 cycles painted on them. I don’t suppose Mayor Gray spends a lot of time on his bicycle but I may be wrong. If he did he would notice very few people commuting along these ‘bike paths.’ They are unsafe.

Most people won’t send their children to school on a bike and find commuting on a bike themselves inconvenient compared with a car—our city is built for cars, not people. But reacting to the critique in The Province the way he did is like mak-

ing sure our seat belts are fastened as we drive over a cliff. Nothing will be solved by painting pictures of bicycles on the side of the road. Nothing will be solved by ignoring the environmental destruction that accompanies fossil fuel ex-

traction. Brad Bennett’s blanket support for natural gas extraction (Making the Case for Premier’s Future Vision, Feb. 26 Capital News) is simply more of the same. Yes, we could remove everything from this land, sell it to whoever is willing to purchase

it and then—move to another planet? The colonial approach to the planet is a dead end. We can’t move somewhere else when the resources are gone and the water is poisoned. There isn’t anywhere else. Neil Cadger, Kelowna

‘Twist’ to crucial B.C. industry Express yourself

Fletcher from A9 sensitive instruments, as is the case with some mining and other industrial activities, but according to the Oil and Gas Commission, they don’t do any actual harm. It should be noted that Suzuki doesn’t do much beyond reading a script on these shows. He has people to load up the propaganda weapon-

ry, just as his ghostwriter in Toronto cranks out the relatively innocuous weekly columns that run in some Black Press publications. In fairness, most episodes of The Nature of Things are in the original spirit of the show. A recent program on an ancient Egyptian aquifer, voiced by Suzuki over National Geographic video footage, would

be appropriate for a high school classroom. The same cannot be said for this anti-fracking screed, which is plainly and recklessly calculated to twist public opinion against a crucial B.C. industry. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

We welcome letters that comment in a timely manner about stories and editorials published in the Capital News. Letters under 200 words will be given priority in considering them for publication. We reserve the right to edit for clarity, brevity, legality and taste. Letters sent directly to reporters may be treated as letters to the editor. Letters must bear the name, address and telephone number of the writer. Names will be withheld at the editor’s discretion, only under exceptional circumstances. E-mail letters to edit@kelownacapnews.com, fax to 763-8469 or mail to The Editor, Capital News, 2495 Enterprise Way, Kelowna, B.C., V1X 7K2.

250.862.2663

‘Scoop’ These Savings! Prices effective Mar.4 to Mar. 9, 2013

SPRINGFIELD BULK FOODS www.springfieldbulkfoods.ca XItem

100g

GOLDEN FLaXSEED .20 ORGaNIC qUICK & ROLLED OaTS .27 BROwN RICE LONG GRaIN .21 BUTTERMILK PaNCaKE MIX .23 RICE SEaSONING 1.29 OaT BRaN .27 ORGaNIC hULLED MILLET .39 GLUTEN FLOUR .45 COUNTRY MIX RICE .39 CRaNBERRY TRaIL MIX .98 whEaT GERM .15 SwEET POTaTO TORTILLa ChIPS 1.49 POPPING CORN .25 DISCOUNT DaYS - EvERY TUES & ThURS! GROUND FLaXSEED ............................................... 1 kg. $3.89 TEa BISCUIT MIX ...................................................... 1 kg. $5.29

CaSE SPECIaLS

BRaN MUFFIN MIX ............................................1 kg. $8.79 ORGaNIC GRaNULaTED SUGaR ............1 kg. $5.29 DRIED vEGGIE FLaKES ..................................1 kg. $8.29

SPRINGFIELD BULK250-860-4585 FOODS #133-1889 Springfield Rd. Monday to Friday 9:00-6:00 Saturday 9:00-5:30 • Closed Sunday

A10 www.kelownacapnews.com

Friday, March 1, 2013 Capital NewsC

NEWS

Worman Commercial Public Open House

Come see what we are proposing for the balance of our South Pandosy site

Specialty Bakery Proud supporter of the Kelowna Food Bank for over 30 years.

Join us for breakfast buffet every Saturday

Voted Best Bakery in Kelowna

Daily Breads March 4 - 9, 2013 MONDAY & TUESDAY

Artisan Bread

299 $ 09 1 $

No yeast, oil, dairy, sugar ~ Reg. $4.89

Braided Apple Strudel ~ Reg. $1.49

WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY

Russian Rye Bread

399 $ 99 8 $

Reg. $5.29

Fruit Pies

Assorted 9” ~ Reg. $9.99

FRIDAY & SATURDAY

Sourdough Sandwich Bread Reg. $5.19

#101-833 Finns Rd. Rosemary Italian #16-150 Hollywood Rd. S. Bread ~ Reg. $3.99 www.kelownabakery.com

3 $ 99 2 $ 99

Now you can add your own events to the Capital News Calendar.

yard waste ad

MIKE MILTMORE of Riversong Guitars is the reigning B.C.Young Entrepreneur of theYear after the guitars he created caught the

CONTRIBUTED

attention of the competition judges last year. This year’s competition is underway and the 2013 contest closes April 2.

▼ GUITAR MAKER

Young businessman strikes a successful chord Jennifer Smith STAFF REPORTER

Mike Miltmore of Riversong Guitars could not be doing better if he Simply go to tried. kelownacapnews.com, Named the B.C. Young Entrepreneur of look for the calendar, log jan13:Layout 1 1/25/13 8:35 1 by the the AM Year Page for 2012 on and click Add Event.

Yard Waste Collection is back on!

• Yard waste pick up every two weeks through the end of November. • Just put your material right into the cart, close the lid and wheel it out for pickup. • Accepted items include grass clippings, leaves, needles, prunings, fruit droppings and branches. • NOTE: yard waste must fit in the cart with the lid closed. • NO garbage, plastic bags, flower pots, rocks, soil, sod or kitchen scraps please.

Business Development Bank of Canada, and given the opportunity to compete on a national level to become the Canadian Young Entrepreneur of the Year, Miltmore has set the guitar he invented on a track he could never have imagined. And he’s sure someone else can repeat his success as the contest gets underway for 2013. “It’s just been wild. Life is just fantastic for Mike Miltmore and Riversong Guitars,” he said. “…And the BDC has been such a big sup-

port.” Miltmore and his family own Lee’s Music in Kamloops and off Sutherland Avenue in Kelowna. In the course of working with the luthiers at his business, the young entrepreneur realized that someone needed to create a guitar anyone could simply and consistently replicate at a lower price point. He did some fiddling and soon honed in on a streamlined method of building the instruments, shaving hundreds of hours off the initial assembly and lifetime tun-

A Full Service Animal Hospital D R. S . S A P RA & A S S O CIAT E S

• Vaccination • Spaying • Neutering • Dentistry

FREE DENTAL EXAM for any pet 7 years or older

• Surgery • Ferrets & Rabbits • Heartworm Control • Pet Food and Supplies

ALPINE Pet Hospital

ing by creating two pieces he can mass produce and fit together without the need for bracing. He reduced the force from the strings so the guitar has less tuning fluctuation and focused on finding a way to ensure the same instrument can be made to the same specifications by anyone with the basic training he can provide. The whole building process now takes 24 hours—or really the course of an eight-hour shift—rather than the 100 hours it usually takes a luthier. And it virtually eliminates the waste when a guitar just doesn’t come out sounding quite right. “I call it progressive traditionalism,” Miltmore told the Capital News as

he toured southern B.C. last spring trying to drumup votes for his invention. The BDC’s national contest focuses on pushing its contestants to promote their product, particularly with new media and technology. “Young entrepreneurs appear to be motivated by a desire to grow,” explained Fiona Chan, Kamloops BDC. Without major capital or a career of experience and connections to draw on, young entrepreneurs must rely on some of the other innovations readily available to them—like harnessing the power of social media and technological innovations that

See Guitars A12

For all your TRUCK and SUV needs for 30 years! Licenced mechanic facility on site.

2-1725 Baron Road V1X 7H1 (behind COSTCO)

Contact your municipality for additional curbside yard waste collection options, or visit regionaldistrict.com/recycle A PROGRAM OF THE REGIONAL DISTRICT OF CENTRAL OKANAGAN, THE CITY OF KELOWNA, & THE DISTRICTS OF WEST KELOWNA, LAKE COUNTRY & PEACHLAND

www.alpinepethospital.com

250-763-7385

Hwy. 33 COSTCO Ziprick Rd.

NEW CLIENTS WELCOME

Hw y. 9 7 Baro n Rd.

ALPINE

HOURS: M-F 8:30 AM-5:30 PM, SAT. 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, SUN. ON CALL FOR EMERGENCIES

4042 Hwy 97 North, Kelowna www.canopywest.com | 250.491.0600

sCapital News Friday, March 1, 2013

www.kelownacapnews.com A11

Donate to the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign. ymcaokanagan.ca/donate

At the YMCA everyone is welcome. We believe every kid deserves the opportunity to lead a healthy and fulfilling life. Every dollar donated to the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign goes directly to supporting kids and families in the Okanagan.

Assisted Membership

Affordable Child Care

Camp Experience

The YMCA is a supportive place where kids can be themselves, whether it's through sports, an after school club or a leadership development program.

YMCA Child Care is a place where children can feel at home, learn, grow, and have fun in an environment that is welcoming, safe and stimulating.

A week at camp is the best week of the year for many kids. Friendships, self-confidence, belongingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;it all happens at camp.

YMCA of Okanagan, 375 Hartman Road, Kelowna BC V1X 2M9

Char Reg# 11924 0224 RR0001

A12 www.kelownacapnews.com

Friday, March 1, 2013 Capital NewsC

NEWS

WE HAVE MOVED!!!

▼ VERNON

High profile scientist at OC One of B.C.’s top experts in DNA sequencing and its relationship with disease outbreaks will be at the Vernon campus of Okanagan College next week to present a lecture as part of the ongoing Science in Society speaker series. Dr. Jennifer Gardy, who has hosted segments of CBC-TV’s The Nature of Things, is a molecular epidemiologist at the B.C. Centre for Disease Control and leads the BCCDC’s Genome Research Laboratory. Her March 5 talk, DNA Detectives: Genomics and DNA sequencing to solve multiple mysteries, takes place at 7:30 p.m. Understanding how an organism enters and

Pacific West Systems Supply Ltd is now located at

222 Adams Road Kelowna B.C. 250-765-7008 Hours of operation: Mon-Fri 6am-5pm, Sat. 7:30am-12pm Closed Sundays & holidays. Open to the public.

WEEKLY FLYER CONTEST WINNERS

This week’s winners of a $100 Canadian Tire Gift Card… PAT GOULD & D. TAYLOR

100

$ WEEKLY FLYER CONTEST

✃

You could win a weekly prize of a

CANADIAN TIRE GIFT CARD…

from each Canadian Tire Location COMPLETE THE QUESTIONS BELOW AND DROP OFF THIS BALLOT AT YOUR LOCAL KELOWNA OR WEST KELOWNA CANADIAN TIRE STORE FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN!

Please print clearly NAME ADDRESS CITY

POSTAL CODE

PHONE

MARCH 1-7 FLYER QUESTIONS:

This tire company is new to Canadian Tire’s already large family of quality rubber. Answer:

✃

Look for your

CANADIAN TIRE FLYER INSIDE THE KELOWNA CAPITAL NEWS AND DELIVERED BY CANADA POST TO YOUR MAILBOX IF YOU LIVE IN WEST KELOWNA

How many kilometers to Spadina Avenue?

Who knew that you could make this product from either a Frog or a Duck?

Answer:

A great product for melting snow and ice.

Purchasing a product with this Company’s name helps to donate $4 million.

Answer:

Answer: RULES The answers to each week’s Canadian Tire Kelowna Capital News Contest questions can be found in the Canadian Tire flyer inside the Kelowna Capital News every Friday and delivered by Canada Post to your mailbox if you live in West Kelowna. 1. All questions must be completely answered. 2. Clip the completed ballot and make certain you include your name, address and contact information. 3. Entries may be dropped off at either Canadian Tire location: 100-3550 Carrington Rd. in West Kelowna or Hwy. 97 & Leckie in Kelowna, during normal business hours. 4. Contestants are limited to one (1) entry per week. 5. All winners will be announced in the Kelowna Capital News every Friday during the contest period.

✃

6. The contest is free to enter and open to everyone except employees of the Kelowna Capital News and Canadian Tire, their assignees, licensees and members of their immediate families. 7. The decision of the judges will be final. 8. Contest ballots are printed every Friday in the Kelowna Capital News. 9. Ballots must be submitted by 9pm on the Tuesday following each flyer sale start date. PRIZES Two weekly prizes of $100 All prizes awarded as CANADIAN TIRE GIFT CARDS to be redeemed at either of the participating Canadian Tire stores.

KELOWNA Hwy. 97 & Leckie 250-860-5744 | WEST KELOWNA 101-3550 Carrington Rd 250-707-3901

spreads through a population plays a key role in public health efforts to manage an infectious disease outbreak and prevent future cases, whether that disease is tuberculosis or influenza. “We can figure out how these bacteria are related to each other by comparing their genome sequences, and when we overlay that information onto a map of the social relationships between cases we can actually reconstruct the path by which an infectious agent worked its way through a population,” Gardy said. Gardy said there was a time when this kind of research would have been cost prohibitive, but advances in science have changed all that with the result that sequencing even thousands of bacterial isolates is not only doable in a reasonable timeframe but also financially viable.

Gardy, who is an adjunct professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the University of British Columbia, is a dynamic speaker and engaging science writer. She has worked in science documentary television, including appearances on Discovery Channel’s nightly science news magazine Daily Planet, and had several stints hosting episodes of CBC-TV’s The Nature of Things. After her clever episode Myth or Science, Globe and Mail columnist John Doyle tagged her as a possible successor to David Suzuki. Others have called her the new “It Girl of Science.” This free event is made possible by Genome BC. To guarantee a seat, please register online at www.genomebc.ca/ okanagan. Registration at the door will be available on a first-come basis.

▼ BUSINESS

B.C.-built guitar winning praise Guitars from A10 save on man hours, Chan pointed out. According to Statistics Canada, the Thompson-Okanagan leads the way in small business growth in B.C., and nationwide, with Kelowna ranking 13th in the country. Between 2007 and 2011, the region grew by 3,500 businesses and Kamloops, Vernon and Penticton fared nearly as well. Entrepreneurship is a significant portion of the economy and its important for the area and the nation to foster. This competition pushes those who enter to really examine their business plan, acquire the business training to fill in any gaps in knowledge and build a portfolio to prove success, Chan said. “The exercise makes you think better,” she added, noting thinking ahead of the curve often has to replace vast resources for those in an younger set. And thinking ahead, around and along the curve of his guitar has certainly proved a winning number for Miltmore.

Asked if he would do it again, the now 36-yearold business owner said he would sign on in a heartbeat. “I feel like I was born for this contest,” he said, noting his second place national finish netted him $25,000 in products and services. Calling Premier Christy Clark before Paul McCartney arrived in B.C., he has since managed to get one of his guitars in the rock legend’s hands. Worship Magazine has also named his product one of the top five most interesting finds at a huge music products trade show in Las Vegas called NAMM. Anyone interested in the BDO contest must already have a business, and fall between the ages of 19 and 35-years-old. The contest challenges those entrepreneurs who find themselves at a crossroads to generate a solution and pitch that solution to the BDC for a chance to win $100,000. The contest closes April 2 at noon. Anyone can apply o nline at bdcyoungentrepreneuraward.ca.

sCapital News Friday, March 1, 2013

www.kelownacapnews.com A13

NEWS ▼ LITERACY

Okanagan Reads event to close out with panel discussion story set right here in the Thompson Okanagan and we’ve had great feedback from those who read the book. We expect to panel discussion to be quite lively,” said librarian Fern Teleglow of the Okanagan Regional Library. “It’s a fitting wrap-up to the Okanagan Reads literacy project, which is designed to encourage people to read, discuss and connect.” Shoot! is one of three historical novels by

award-winning Okanagan author and Canada’s first Poet Laureate, George Bowering, set in B.C. The book follows the adventures of the McLean Gang and brings to life the historical account of the murder of constable Johnny Ussher in the 1800s.

Known as “breeds,” mixed Scottish and First Nations blood, the McLeans were outcasts of both cultures and destined to be outlaws. Bowering has published more than 80 books of fiction, history, plays and poetry.

TRAIL APPLIANCES

MARCH MADNESS SALE

SEE OUR FLYER ONLINE NOW! | www.trailappliances.com

SAVE

Spayed/Neutered or INdoor Feline Health Nutrition . TM

*Offer valid on all Royal Canin Spayed/NeuteRed and INdOOR Feline Health NutritiontM formulas, 2.5kg or larger.

20%

with the purchase of 5 or more qualifying KitchenAid Major Appliances

Plus

of Royal Canin Wet Health NutritionTM.** **85 g.

10%

with the purchase of 1 or 2 qualifying KitchenAid Major Appliances

DOUBLE YOUR POWER SMART MAIL-IN REBATE! PURCHASE A QUALIFYING SAMSUNG CLOTHES WASHER AT TRAIL APPLIANCES AND RECEIVE A

Offer available at:

Proudly Canadian

150

POWER SMART MAIL-IN REBATE!

OVER 500 MODELS ON SALE! Learn more about Royal Canin Canada

KELOWNA

NATURAL FACTS

AVOIDING KNEE SURGERY According to Stats Canada in 2006/2007, 38,400 knee replacement operations were performed. Surgery is not a straight forward solution to knee pain. Here are eight problems with knee surgery: 1) Wait times can be many months to many years, and waiting for relief is not a good plan. 2) Operating on the meniscus, a shock absorber inside the knee, speeds up arthritic degeneration of the knee. 3) You can’t stop at just one…knee replacements

15%

with the purchase of 3 or 4 qualifying KitchenAid Major Appliances

$4.00 for any 3 cans

THE

region. Readers are encouraged to follow at okanaganreads.ca. The project was made possible by a $24,000 Libraries and Literacy grant from B.C. Education, and support from the publisher, New Star Books, and local media.

FRIDAY, MARCH 1 TO SUNDAY, MARCH 10, 2013

$4 OFF

“Pet Lovers for Over 38 Years“ 1985 Harvey Ave, Kelowna, BC V1Y 6G5

The novel was selected as the book for the Okanagan Reads and all 29 branches in the ORL system have been encouraging people to read it. There have been author readings, film screenings and book discussions in library branches across the

OR SAVE

CHBC weatherman Mike Roberts, will be held March 8 at noon at the Kelowna Library. Panelists will include Jordan Coble, curatorial and heritage researcher at the Westbank First Nation repository and heritage office, Duane Thomson, president, of the Lake Country Museum and Ken Favrholdt, executive director and curator of the Osoyoos & District Museum. “Shoot! is an engaging

OR SAVE

The Okanagan Regional Library will close its Okanagan Reads event March 8 with a panel discussion on the book it has been asking area residents to read over the last month. Shoot!, a western novel set in the Thompson Okanagan and written by George Bowering is the book at the centre of the campaign aimed at promoting literacy here. The panel discussion, to be moderated by

| 2637 Enterprise Way | Tel: 250-862-3838

by Dr. David Wikenheiser

Have you been told that you need to have your knees replaced? Are you reluctant to get surgery but you don’t know what else to do? Being cautious is always a good approach, especially with your health. If you want alternatives to knee surgery, I can help.

usually last for ten years; then you will need another. Each knee replacement takes away another section of your leg bones, and you only have so much. So delaying your first knee replacement helps you to avoid being wheelchair bound in later life. 4) Surgically replacing a knee joint will not solve the pain from all the connective tissue around the joint. You will still have to solve the problem of healing all the ligaments around the knee that were originally injured or stretched in knee surgery.

5) Some surgeons fail to align the leg length in knee surgery. This leads to unequal leg lengths and can contribute to back and neck pain in the future. 6) With all the infections going around our hospitals today avoiding surgery will help you avoid complications from infection. 7) The normal recovery time from knee surgery is many months. Avoiding surgery means avoiding this off time. 8) Anesthetic reactions. The general anesthetic

used in knee replacement surgery has a number of risks associated with it. Avoiding surgery means you will avoid the side effect risks of the general anesthetic used in surgery. I have effective knee pain treatments that will allow you to avoid knee surgery. I offer Prolotherapy and Prolozone treatments which are non surgical medical procedures that stimulate the regeneration of cartilage, ligaments, and other connective tissues in and around a knee.

Dr. Wikenheiser is a licensed Naturopathic Physician. He was born and raised in Kelowna, where he practices family medicine in an open and informative style. He offers a wide variety of medical tests and regenerative treatments. He is also an expert on natural medicine.

…for more health information visit www.TheNaturalFacts.com

(250) 762-8900

Dr. David Wikenheiser FREE PUBLIC PRESENTATION ON AVOIDING SURGERY. TUES., MARCH 5 • 7-9 PM Call for details and to reserve your seat.

A14 www.kelownacapnews.com

Friday, March 1, 2013 Capital NewsC

As seen in our President’s Choice® port® Insiders Report Pick-up your copyy in-store or visit pc.ca!

instant Create our salads with and kale, chard mix! spinach

for our You´ll fall creamy incredibly caramel new ! flavour

new way to A tasty to add protein ast! your breakf

Greek st! youar boo Giveurt yog

HOME LTHIER

EA BRING H

Spend $250 and receive a $25

PC® coconut water from concentrate

FREE $25

Spend $250 or more before applicable taxes at any Real Canadian Superstore location (excludes purchase of tobacco, alcohol products, pprescriptions, gift cards, phone cards, lottery tickets, all third party operations (post office, gas bars, dry cleaners, etc.) and any other products which aare provincially regulated) and we will give you a $25 President’s Choice® gift card. Limit one coupon per family and/or customer account. No cash va value. No copies. Coupon must be presented to the cashier at time of purchase. $25 President’s Choice® gift card will be cancelled if product is re returned at a later date and the total value of product(s) returned reduces the purchase amount below the $250 threshold (before applicable taxes). Valid from Friday, March 1 until closing Thursday, March 7, 2013. Cannot be combined with any other coupons or promotional offers. Va N No substitutions, refunds or exchanges on free item. 3307451 u

1 L tetra pack

Gift Card

405159

98 ea

baked fresh

SOY PROTEIN

in-store

HIGH FIBRE

PC® Blue Menu® Granola Boost cereal

268038

outside round roast

selected varieties, 325 g

club size, cut from Canada AA beef

311790

6.35 /kg

live Dungeness crab large 250851

/lb

15.39 /kg

Bakeshop fresh bread 100% whole wheat or white, sliced or unsliced, 450 g

.98

LIMIT 4 AFTER LIMIT

1.47 ea

203448

fresh greenhouse tomatoes on the vine product of Mexico, no. 1 grade 794604

selected varieties, frozen, 6X80 mL 764640

/lb

2.80 /kg

PACKAGE OF 3 fresh long English cucumbers product of Canada, Canada no. 1 grade 932058

EQUAL TO

.96 ea

no name® pudding cups selected varieties, 4X99 g

.88

LIMIT 6 AFTER LIMIT

1.00

424404

PC® Blue Menu® smoothie bar

PC® Organics™ baby food pouches

PC® ground coffee selected varieties, (excluding decaf), 875/930 g

selected varieties, 128 mL

/lb

469438

103837

LIMIT 2 AFTER LIMIT

12.99

Michelina’s green box entrees selected varieties, frozen, 227-284 g 147389

Advil liqui-gels

LIMIT 5 AFTER LIMIT

1.77

200 mg 32’s, 40 mg 24’s

or muscle & joint caplets, 32’s selected varieties 116591

LIMIT 4 AFTER LIMIT

9.99

28 ea

BRING HEALTHIER HOME The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 releases Saturday, Mar. 2, 2013

3 DAYS ONLY

Huggies Mega diapers sizes 1-6, 28-60’s 142762

Fuel up at our

gas bar and earn

per litre**

% off off regular price

LIMIT 4 AFTER LIMIT

19.97

all Ziploc food storage

in Superbucks® value when you pay with your

†

all Rubbermaid food storage or water bottles

Or, get

3.5¢

per litre**

in Superbucks value using any other purchase method ®

% off off regular price ®

Redeem Superbucks towards purchases made in-store.**

**Redeem your earned Superbucks® value towards the purchase of Merchandise at participating stores (excluding tobacco, alcohol, lottery tickets, gas and prescriptions). With each fuel purchase when you use your President’s Choice Financial® MasterCard® or President’s Choice Financial® debit card as payment, you will receive 7 cents per litre in Superbucks® value. When you use any other method of payment, you will receive 3.5 cents per litre in Superbucks® value. Superbucks® value expires 60 days after date of issue. Superbucks® value are not redeemable at third party businesses within participating stores, the gas bar, or on the purchase of tobacco, alcohol, lottery tickets and prescriptions. Superbucks® value has no cash value and no cash will be returned for any unused portion. Identification may be required at the time of redemption. See Superbucks® receipt for more details. ® Trademarks of Loblaws Inc. and others. ©2013. † MasterCard is a registered trademark of MasterCard International Incorporated. President’s Choice Bank a licensee of the mark. President’s Choice Financial MasterCard is provided by President’s Choice Bank. President’s Choice Financial personal banking products are provided by the direct banking division of CIBC.

DVD

17 2147

Blu-ray

Prices are in effect until Sunday, March 3, 2013 or while stock lasts. Quantities and/or selection of items may be limited and may not be available in all stores. NO RAINCHECKS OR SUBSTITUTIONS on clearance items or where quantities are advertised as limited. Advertised pricing and product selection (flavour, colour, patterns, style) may vary by store location. We reserve the right to limit quantities to reasonable family requirements. We are not obligated to sell items based on errors or misprints in typography or photography. Coupons must be presented and redeemed at time of purchase. Applicable taxes, deposits, or environmental surcharges are extra. No sales to retail outlets. Some items may have “plus deposit and environmental charge” where applicable. ®/ TM The trademarks, service marks and logos displayed in this newspaper ad are trademarks of Loblaws Inc. and others. All rights reserved. © 2013 Loblaws Inc. *Guaranteed Lowest Prices applies only to our major supermarket competitors’ print advertisements (i.e. flyer, newspaper). We will match the competitor’s advertised price only during the effective date of the competitor’s print advertisement. Our major supermarket competitors are determined solely by us and are based on a number of factors which can change from time to time. Identical items are defined as same brand, item type (in the case of produce, meat and bakery), size and attributes and carried at this store location. We will not match competitors’ “multi-buys” (eg. 2 for $4), “spend x get x”, “Free”, “clearance”, discounts obtained through loyalty programs, or offers related to our third party operations (post office, gas bars, dry cleaners etc.). We reserve the right to cancel or change the terms of this promise at any time. **We Match Prices! Look for the symbol in store. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES (note that our major supermarket competitors may not). Due to the fact that product is ordered prior to the time of our Ad Match checks, quantities may be limited. We match select items in our major supermarket competitors’ flyers throughout the week. Major supermarket competitors are determined solely by us based on a number of factors which can vary by store location. We match identical items (defined as same brand, size, and attributes) and for fresh produce, meat and bakery, we match a comparable item (as determined solely by us).

Customer Relations: 1-866-999-9890.

sCapital News Friday, March 1, 2013

www.kelownacapnews.com A15

NEWS ▼ MENTAL HEALTH

The difficulty discovering and treating Munchausen syndrome

ne of the more difficult mental illnesses to discover or treat is known as Munchausen syndrome. Munchausen syndrome occurs when an individual with a very deep need for attention pretends to be sick in order to get comfort, sympathy and treatment from medical professionals. Often, people affected by Munchausen syndrome go to great lengths to be credible in faking their illness. They learn many details about the condition, its symptoms and treatments and can go so far as to tamper with diagnostic tests, purposefully injure themselves or subject themselves to unnecessary surgeries or other uncomfortable interventions. All of this in the quest to further their story and gain the medical

HEALING MINDS

Paul Latimer attention they desire. Munchausen syndrome is different from hypochondriasis because the Munchausen patient is truly faking and doesn’t actually believe they have an illness. It is also different from simple medical fraud because a person with Munchausen is not going to these lengths in pursuit of financial or other gain. They have a psychological need for the attention, sympathy and comfort they receive from caring medical professionals. A related but separate

condition is called Munchausen syndrome by proxy. This usually occurs when a parent or guardian causes their child to be treated for a non-existent illness. In these cases, the parent either fakes or causes injury or illness to the child or other dependent thus compelling him or her to be treated as a patient. Recently, the idea of Munchausen by Internet has been gaining some popularity as well as media attention. This is due to the growing number of people faking illnesses online to gain support and sympathy through social media and online support groups. There have been some reported cases where a person has fabricated an entire character complete with family members and friends just to produce a believable

WHY REFACE YOUR KITCHEN?

story for online acquaintances. Not surprisingly, when these instances are discovered, the people who have been duped into believing the story are usually very upset and feel deeply betrayed. Risk factors for developing Munchausen syndrome include childhood trauma or growing up with caregivers who were emotionally unavailable. It is also very common for individuals with Munchausen syndrome to experience another co-existing mental illness such as depression or an anxiety disorder. Unfortunately, Munchausen syndrome is very difficult to treat. This is due in large part to the great lengths people with this condition will go to in order to avoid detection. Deception is at the heart of this illness.

If you suspect a loved one may have Munchausen syndrome, a few symptoms to look for include: dramatic stories about multiple medical problems; frequent hospitalizations; vague or inconsistent symptoms; eagerness for frequent tests or risky procedures; extensive knowledge of medical terminology; seeking treatment from many different doctors or health centers; reluctance to allow health professionals to talk with family or friends. Blunt confrontation will likely cause stress and defensiveness in a person with Munchausen syndrome. Instead, try to have a gentle conversation about your concerns and avoid appearing angry or judgmental. Support, care and gentle direction toward psycho-

logical help are likely the best way forward. In cases where there is another mental illness such as depression, it can be very helpful if this condition is

dr@okanaganclinicaltrials.com

Sales Achievement Award 2012 Call Lorne

For a Free Market Evaluation

250-862-1114 LORNE AYERS www.lorneayers.ca

Consumer award winner 3 years in a row

GUARANTEED Lowest Prices

Receive coupon discounts on new orders!

FREE

IN HOME ESTIMATES

Westwood Refacing: A Division of Westwood Fine Cabinetry

•SAVE MONEY: 20% - 40% less expensive than new •SAVE rEplAciNg: countertops & back splash •SAVE AggrAVAtiON: with no major disruptions to your home & family; only two to three days to install •SAVE A trEE: by not sending perfectly good cabinet carcasses to the landfill 901 Dalton Road, Kelowna • 250-448-7339

managed as well. Paul Latimer is a psychiatrist and president of Okanagan Clinical Trials.

250-491-3686

NOW ! OPEN Great Food ~ Better Prices!

Bring in this coupon & receive

Active Living Series

“You should know where your meats come from!”

Call to RSVP by March 5th to save your spot!

863 Leon Ave Kelowna 250-860-0725

reveraliving.com Revera: Canadian owned for 50 years with more than 250 locations.

VOTED

BECSOTN BAIN THE

OKANAGAN!

Sexsmith

7N Hwy. 9

★

Reid's Corner

Acland Rd.

185 Adams Road, Kelowna • 250-765-9741

The Dorchester

Adams Rd.

Tours of our residence also available.

your order.

Offer expires March 2, 2013

11586 02.13

Tuesday, March 7th, 10:00 am – 11:00 am Join us at Revera – The Dorchester for our upcoming event: The Importance of Vision in Fall Prevention. This session covers the importance of vision in the prevention of falls. Learn about caring for your eyes as you age. Speak with an expert and get all your questions answered.

✄

10% OFF Old Vernon Rd.

A16 www.kelownacapnews.com

Friday, March 1, 2013 Capital NewsC

sCapital News Friday, March 1, 2013

www.kelownacapnews.com A17

CAPITAL NEWS

ENTERTAINMENT

Cozy first impression

Victoria’s performing arts college in Kelowna for spring auditions Jennifer Smith STAFF REPORTER

Arts and employment are not always a handin-hand prospect, but a small, private performing arts college out of Victoria offers quite a return on investment. “Eighty to 100 per cent of our second year grads get contracts and stay in the business,” said Steven Seltzer, Canadian College for the Performing Arts spokesman. Seltzer is a self-professed name-dropper. In it’s 15 years, the school can say it’s trained Grammy Award winner Carly Rae Jepsen, the current casting director for the broadway hits Chicago and La Cage Aux Folles, Duncan Stewart, Bomb Girls star Ali Liebert and this year’s Ragtime lead and at the Shaw Festival, Alanna Hibbert. In Seltzer’s words, the school was developed by a couple with “monster careers”—choreographer Jacque Lemay and his wife actress wife Janis Dunning. Lemay took the lead on the Calgary Olympics opening ceremonies, spent 13 years with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet and event handled Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s Royal Jubilee Tour in B.C. “It’s been said, if you ever want to move 10,000 people, he’s the one to do it,” explained Seltzer. The pair worked together as artistic director and program director for the school until their retirement in 2010 and, in the years since, the school has managed to continue choreographing the program to ensure tuition

stays low and the talent top tier. On March 8, recruiters for the school will be in the valley looking for talent from Kelowna to fill next year’s class, and the competition, while stiff, is by no means formidable. One in four people who turn out for auditions are accepted into the school and, once on campus, the new students are put through their paces. Classes take up the bulk of the day for the full two years and after the dinner break the students are back to work rehearsing for shows. The school focuses on dance, theatre and voice, ensuring every graduate knows how to move, act and, at the very least, join the chorus line. “You don’t have to be a triple threat to audition. We’ll train you,” said Seltzer. Vernon graduate Christina Cuglietta-Braun now works with the school and has performed in the Kamloops-based Western Canadian Theatre productions, with Vernon’s Powerhouse Theatre and The Gateway Theatre in Richmond. She now covers private voice, acting and dance for the school. The CCPA Audition Tour launches Saturday, March 2 in Toronto and spreads across the country with stops in Halifax, Gatineau, Winnipeg, Regina, Edmonton, here in Kelowna, Vancouver and Victoria. Video auditions are also accepted until May 1; although, the tour also includes the 2013 New Horizons Scholarship contest where one recipient will receive a $2000 scholar-

ON VIEW

Liz Wylie

CONTRIBUTED

CARLY RAE JEPSEN (above) made world-famous

by her infectious hit Call Me Maybe, is an alumna of the Canadian College of Performing Arts, as is Ali Liebert (below) who stars in Bomb Girls.

ship and a professional photo shoot. Tuition for the school works out to $16,000 per year, but as it is run by a non-profit society, fundraising, bursaries and scholarships generally knock the figure down to $8,000—comparable to any other college education in B.C. One must prebook to audition and the event will

take place at the Canadian School of Ballet, 1012303 Leckie Road in Kelowna. For information contact the college directly at 250-595-9970 or see the website ccpacanada. com. Anyone auditioning is asked to prepare to participate in dance or movement routines, to sing and to act. jsmith@kelownacapnews.com

ome works of art are really better seen in the setting of a small space. The suite of pieces by Halifax-based sculptor Sarah Maloney called Collapse, currently on display at the Kelowna Art Gallery, shows to advantage in our small gallery space, called the Mardell G Reynolds Gallery. Viewers can definitely imagine that they are in a domestic interior, surrounded as they are by Maloney’s six framed embroideries, and facing her antique fainting couch. The almost cozy feeling is enhanced by the warm, bright colours in the densely-detailed paisley fabrics, on which the artist has embroidered frolicking pairs of tulips. Her fainting couch has also been upholstered in orange and red paisley fabric. These materials and their sensual richness hark back to the Victorian period, when rooms were hung with textiles and were crowded with all sorts of furnishings and collectibles. If you use your imagination you might even transport yourself mentally to Highclere Castle. What Maloney has been thinking about is the history of the tulip as a cultivated flower and the subjugation of women. These two topics intersect with the encouragement of Victorian women to improve their domestic

CONTRIBUTED

COLLAPSE, 2009, by Sarah Maloney, at KAG. arts—such as embroidery—and flowers were always considered a suitable subject. Maloney’s tulips don’t seem Victorian at all, however, as they frolic and dance in pairs on the paisley backgrounds. Even the paisley pattern has an allusion of sexuality, as the yin/yang forms stand for the male and female principles (among other paired opposites). Maloney’s exhibition title, Collapse, is a double-edged one: The raging tulip market collapsed in the 1600s, similarly to the 2008 housing market collapse in the United States. And when we see the 19th-century fainting couch in her installation, we could imagine the urge felt by a woman of 150 years ago to collapse down onto its supportive surface. Indeed, the condition known as hysteria was seizing women by the score, causing them to take to their beds, sometimes for years, for no known reason. Treatments ranged from rest to full-scale surgical mutilation. So nothing in this exhibition is necessarily exactly as it first appears, it takes some looking at and thinking about. The chaise, for ex-

CENTRAL OKANAGAN WEATHER FORECAST “Mike said it would be like this!” CHBC NEWS

ample (or fainting couch, has 20 bronze tulips poking out of it, all their heads meekly bowed. Why have they knuckled under like this—for lack of water, or from the oppressive pressure of the patriarchy? Although the references in the work are evidently pointing to the past, viewers will not be able to stop there, and may find themselves ruminating on the current status of women, both in North America, and other places in the world, and on the situations of both women of privilege and women of less fortunate circumstances. Sarah Maloney was born and grew up in Toronto. She then studied at Nova Scotia College of Art and Design for her BFA, and the University of Windsor, in Ontario, for her MFA. She has since taught at NSCAD and has exhibited her work throughout the Atlantic Provinces. Though her work has humour and beauty, Maloney’s art seems determined to make us think. Collapse is at the KAG until March 31. Liz Wylie is the curator at the Kelowna Art Gallery. 250-762-2226 http://kelownaartgallery.com

A18 www.kelownacapnews.com

Friday, March 1, 2013 Capital NewsC

ENTERTAINMENT ▼ CD REVIEWS

Clark still has it at 80-something; Bell’s Beethoven acclaimed PETULA CLARK: LOST IN YOU (SONY)

Everybody knows Petula Clark’s hits from the mid-’60s when she rode the wave of the British Invasion music brought about by The Beatles.

Pet Clark was the very first British woman to top the charts in North America with songs that are now part of our inner ear DNA with evergreens like Downtown, I Know A Place, Don’t Sleep In The Subway, My Love, etc.

ART SALE Limited Edition Prints by well-known

Canadian & American Artists • Framed and unframed • Unbelievable prices! Your chance to own quality unframed works at

up to 90% off current retail prices MARCH 1 - 31 • TOWNE CENTRE MALL 15-565 BERNARD AVE. KELOWNA Proceeds support the charitable programs of: Victims of Violence Canadian Centre for Missing Children Telephone: 250.765.7216

But to most North Americans, Clark’s history has been more or less restricted to those golden ’60s nuggets while her story is much more rich and varied than is commonly known. Clark was a big star during the Second World War as a pre-teen who had her own radio show as a child performer (along with Julie Andrews and Anthony Newly). She had also starred in more than two dozen British films before the ’60s British Invasion gave her a shot at singing stardom on this side of the Atlantic. Most people probably didn’t know that Clark was nearly grandmotherly in the scheme of things when she had the above mentioned hits in her mid-30s and a full decade older than the Beatles members.

SOUNDING OFF

Bruce Mitchell But Clark defied the odds with her smart, peppy, ultra petite appearance and lets not forget that Brit superstar Adele has named her two blockbuster albums 19 and 21 after her age. Anyway, Clark is now in her 80s and still releasing albums and Lost In You is a lot better than one might have thought. The crystalline vocals are no longer there but Clark comes across as totally credible and likable on the synth dreampop songs Cut Copy Me and her self-penned original Reflections—about her youthful “misty memories” singing songs to the

Entertainment IN THE LOOP

LIVE MUSIC

Carli & Julie Kennedy March 1; Ezra Kwizera March 2; Ben Waters March 3; A/B Trio March 5; Ross Neilsen March 7; Martha Wainwright & Aroara

troops 70 years ago. Meanwhile, Clark reprises her signature song with a folky take of Downtown while she seems to snub Yoko Ono in her notes to her cover of Lennon’s Imagine. Other covers of note include Elvis’ Love Me Tender, Gershwin’s He Loves And She Loves and a mind boggling version of Cee-Lo Green’s Crazy. She may be an octogenarian but there is a cool sensual undercurrent as well. C+

BEETHOVEN SYMPHONIES 4 & 7, JOSHUA BELL CONDUCTS ACADEMY OF ST MARTIN IN THE FIELDS (SONY CLASSICAL) Joshua Bell is relatively young at 45 years of age but his catalogue of recordings is very large and he is considered one March 8 at Minstrel Cafe. Jess Reimer 7:30 pm March 12 at 2754 Cameron Rd., West Kelowna. Tickets $20 (all proceeds to artist) at ABC Hobby & Games or www.kelownafolkclub.ca Yukon Blonde April 11 at Flashbacks.

ROTARY CENTRE

rotarycentreforthearts.com

250-717-5304 Where the Blood Mixes aboriginal-penned play about residential

of the very best classical violin players in the USA. The Indiana born and raised musician acts as conductor and concertmaster on these two famed Beethoven Symphonies with the venerable Academy Of St. Martins In The Fields, while Bell has previously been a performer with the same collection sawing his bow rather than swinging a baton. While Beethoven’s 5th is arguably the most well recognized symphony, his Nos. 4 & 7 are equally admired by classical cognoscente and this new release is enjoying sparkling notices from those much better equipped to judge than me. One reviewer must have used a sturdy thesaurus to come up with descriptive words that peppered his writing with light, deft, brisk, fresh, clean, graceful, vibrant

clarity etc., as Bell brings his zeal to these two extended compositions. The Washington Post wrote “this was as superb a Beethoven’s Fourth as ever heard...delivered by a conductor of tremendous promise and genuine ideas.” Even my untrained ears could sense the proper adagio (at ease), con brio (with vigor), presto (very fast), poco (gradual) and the allegretto (which is moderately quick therefore slower than allegro but faster that adante) without too much confabulation. Charts don’t seem quite as pertinent with classical music but this Bell/Beethoven disc has made a nice entry in the top five behind Andrea Bocelli (Xs2), The Tenors and The Piano Guys. A

school survivors presented by Western Canada Theatre Company 7:30 pm March 6 & 7. Natalie Choquette hilarious soprano coloratura 7:30 pm. Chloe, Kyle and Co. opening, 6:30 pm March 14. Kelowna City Concert Band presents Brass-travaganza featuring Fish on Five brass quintet and Rosemary Thomson, 7:30 pm March 27. selectyourtickets.com

COMMUNITY THEATRE

mooseman19@telus.net

1375 Water St kelowna.ca/theatre Okanagan Symphony Orchestra presents Spring Breezes March 1. Sarah Slean March 5. Jeremy Hotz Magical Misery Tour March 23. BC Interior Jazz Festival April 11-13; Jazz Masters’ Concert featuring Sunny Wilkinson 7:30 pm April 12. www.bcinteriorjazzfestival.com selectyourtickets.com or 250-762-5050.

ACTOR’S STUDIO

1379 Ellis St. kelownaactorsstudio.com My Son Pinocchio Friday March 1—6 & 8 pm; Saturday March 2—11 am, 2 & 6 pm and Sunday March 3—2 pm. 250-862-2867 La Cage Aux Folles April 3-20.

AUDITIONS

Canadian College of Performing Arts auditions for stage and screen singers, dancers, actors, March 8 at Canadian School of Ballet, 101-2303 Leckie Rd. See requirements and apply for audition at www.ccpacanda.com or 250-5959970.

FUNDRAISER

Kelowna Art Gallery Appetite for Art March 23. Bid on art, local beverages paired with chef appetizers. Tickets $120 ($100 members) www. kelownaartgallery.com.

sCapital News Friday, March 1, 2013

www.kelownacapnews.com A19

NEWS ▼ OUTDOOR RECREATION

Regional district wraps up Winter Tracks and Treks program Two final events will conclude a popular winter program that took participants to waterfalls, wetlands, cliffs and canyons. Every Sunday and Wednesday since the start of the year, a dedicated group of outdoor enthusiasts have joined a regional district park interpreter to explore various regional parks. The goal of each tour is to provide a unique outdoor opportunity while supporting the conservation needs of the region.

Program leader and regional parks interpreter Nicole Marzinzik said the program took many participants off the beaten track to parks they had never previously explored. “We visited waterfalls, canyons, cliffs, wetlands, cedar forests and some of the best winter views in the Okanagan,” said Marzinzik. “We also learned the value of winter traction devices and poles— sometimes the hard way.”

The final two Winter Tracks and Treks events will be held Sunday, March 3 and Wednesday, March 6. Participants will bike the Mission Creek Greenway from KLO road bridge, crossing toward the Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan, all the way to Scenic Canyon Regional Park. Registration is required for the 16 km return bike ride, which is being supported by Chain-

Line Cycle. Helmets are mandatory and mountain or hybrid bikes are also required. For more information, call the EECO at 250-

Company’s trail work recognized Tony Czink and Save OnFoods have been acknowledged for work on B.C. Parks/Friends of the South Slopes Society trail adoption program. Local MLA Steve Thomson, B.C.’s Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, recognized the local business for its participation in the program. A total of 17 local

businesses have adopted trails by performing trail brushing and other trail maintenance as required in Myra-Bellevue Provincial Park, which exceeded the expectations of Friends of South Slopes, the local group that together with BC Parks developed the three-year pilot program. Similar programs may now be expanded to oth-

er BC Parks in the future, said Thomson. “This program is a good example of an organization working together with government to create new ways to motivate both individuals and businesses towards increased volunteerism that benefits the greater community,” he said in making the presentation to the Save-OnFoods store manager.

469-6140, e-mail deco@ cord.bc.ca or drop into the centre at Springfield and Durnin Roads in Mission Creek Regional Park. If you’re not able to

make either of those outings, be sure to mark April 3 to June 5 on your calendar. Each Monday and Wednesday at 9 a.m. the

Tracks Walking Club program will take place with strolls through Mission Creek Regional Park and along the Mission Creek Greenway.

Kara Sangha Karen Stephens

Cell: (250)863-1274 kara.apf@gmail.com

Kara Sangha www.alwaysreliablerealestate.com Cell: (250)863-1274

Email: kara.apf@gmail.com

The “

”Team

“Providing Service with Integrity!”

Cell: (250)575-2387 k.stephens@shaw.ca

Karenwww.movingwithkaren.com Stephens Cell: (250)575-2387

Email: k.stephens@shaw.ca

Our 15 years of combined real estate experience allows us thewww.movingwithkaren.com ability to tailor our service www.alwaysreliablerealestate.com uniquely to suit our clients. We strive to provide a personalized, positive, one-of-a-kind service. Our 15 years of combined real estate experience allows us the ability to tailor our service

We truly love and appreciate the relationships we’ve built with our existing Clients and uniquely to suit our clients. We strive to provide a personalized, positive, one-of-a-kind Associates, and are always open and happy to build new ones! service.

We truly love and appreciate the relationships we’ve built with our existing Clients and Associates, and are always open and happy to build new ones!

160 Rutland Road N Kelowna, BC V1X 3B2 Phone: (778)753-5899 Fax: (778)753-5844

160 Rutland Rd. N Kelowna, BC V1X 3B2 Phone: (778)753-5899 Fax: (778)753-5844

Have you heard the great news?

nExGEn HEaRinG is now opEn in THE kElowna aREa! kElowna

wEsT kElowna

stephanie sykes, M.Cl.Sc., Aud(C), RAUD

Colin VanBergen, M.Sc. Aud., RAUD

Registered Audiologist/Clinic Manager

Registered Audiologist/Owner

at nexGen Hearing we offer you: • 21 Day Free Hearing Aid Trial*

• Hearing Aids starting at $695*

• 90 Day Full Refund Promise*

• Lowest Price Guarantee*

limited Time offer

1,000

UP TO

SAVINGS on a pair of Hearing aids Offer expires april 30, 2013

†

Grand Opening special Offer! Present this voucher at your FREE Hearing Test and we will credit you up to $1,000 off a pair of hearing aids.†

NexGen Hearing Offer code: KELOWNA

† Offer valid for private clients only. Maximum allowable discount is $1,000 off a pair of hearing aids. Must purchase by April 30, 2013. Discount based on product selected. Some restrictions apply. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer, rebate, or previous purchase. See clinic for details. Image © Oticon. kelowna (250) 763.2335, west kelowna (778) 754.1424

Call today to book your FREE Hearing Test kElowna (corner of Gordon and Lawrence) wEsT kElowna (beside Burger King) |

www.nexgenhearing.com

| 1605 Gordon Dr. | (250) 763.2335 #102-2139 Louie Dr. | (778) 754.1424

A20 www.kelownacapnews.com

Friday, March 1, 2013 Capital NewsC

CAPITAL NEWS

SPORTS

Filmmakers present their best fishy stories at F3T Kevin Parnell STAFF REPORTER

Five years ago, Kelowna fishermen Travis Lowe and about seven of his fishing buddies gathered in Lowe’s living room to check out some fishing movies. The next year Lowe and about 50 others sat around a local restaurant to watch two fly-fishing films, one of which focused on conservation efforts in Montana. It was then that Lowe decided he would take his passion for fishing and film and combine them to try and help the troubled Kettle River in the Christian Valley. “We watched those movies and that was the light-bulb that went on,” said Lowe. “Right after I played the film I said ‘I’m starting Trout Unlimited Okanagan.’ That’s how it formed. I thought we had to do something to stop what was going on with the Kettle River.” Fast forward three years and Lowe and his group are bringing the fourth annual Fly Fishing Film Festival to Kelowna (March 16, Black Box Theatre). This year is a new company called F3T, the Fly Fishing Film Tour. Lowe’s group Trout Unlimited Okanagan has raised close to $45,000 in those years and the lo-

cal fisher has also become a well-known fly-fishing filmmaker himself, producing corporate fly-fishing films as well as two feature films, including his most ambitious effort that will play at the festival, called Thai One On. “This is without a question the best film I’ve made in terms of my career in fly-fishing filmmaking,” said Lowe this week. “What I’m really proud of is it tells a really interesting story.” Thai One On finds Lowe traveling to Thailand in search of the endangered Golden Mahseer, a member of the carp family of fish and prized for its powerful fight. Lowe meets members of the Montana Fly Company in Thailand and travels deep into the mountains to explore the River of Reflection where local tribes use the Mahseer for food and, with the help of Montana Fly, are trying to conserve the species and create a fish tourism industry. It’s a complex story that has many aspects to it, unlike many films in the fly-fishing genre. The film attracted the attention of the Fly Fishing Film Tour, the biggest and most popular fly-fishing film festival known as F3T that will run in 150 different city’s this year.

TRAVIS LOWE/CONTRIBUTED

PEERWAT “BOBBY” KOATAKRUL hoists a 15 pound Thai Golden Mahseer from the River Ngao.

CONTRIBUTED

KELOWNA fly-fishing filmmaker Travis Lowe shoots on a couple of man-made rafts during the making of his feature film Thai One On. Lowe’s film will run at every F3T festival across North America. “I’m flattered to have my film as one of the F3T features,” said Lowe. “This is the epitome of fly fishing films. I can’t get any higher than this.”

And the F3T will be different than what local anglers have come to see for the past three years at the Fly Fishing Film Festival in Kelowna. Most of the films that will be shown are shorter in length than in past years

and the show will also feature many films that are specific to B.C. and Washington State. “These are shorter films targeted specifically to the Pacific Northwest so the films we will see here are actually put

together for us versus what someone will see in say Miami,” explained Lowe. “I went to Seattle and watched the F3T already and the show is fantastic. These are the highest quality of films in the industry and you can’t see them anywhere else.” The event will again act as a fundraiser for Trout Unlimited Okanagan and is expected to raise over $8,000 more for future conservation efforts on the Kettle River, once a prized trout stream that is being over-fished as well as having its water drained by big agriculture operators, according to Lowe. “The Kettle River is one of the most endangered rivers in B.C. and has been for the past six years,” said Lowe. “I think what’s going on is a complete tragedy and I don’t think anyone is standing up for the Kettle. The

provincial government should have made the Kettle catch and release six years ago. Now with water withdrawals and Big White has made an application for water, the numbers of fish are falling and some people think there is nothing that can be done to save it.” During the film festival the provincial government will make a presentation on the Kettle River and Lowe said they may be announcing changes to the fishing regulations. The 2013 Fly Fishing Film Tour is March 16 at 7 p.m. at the Black Box Theatre. Tickets are $15 and are available at Trout Waters Fly and Tackle Shop. It’s a non profit event with all proceeds going to Trout Unlimited Okanagan. kparnell@kelownacapnews.com

Chiefs pull ahead of Steam in playoffs Kelowna Rockets host After falling behind two games to none to open the series, the Kelowna Chiefs have moved to within a victory of closing out their KIJHL firstround playoff matchup with the Summerland Steam. The Chiefs lead the best-of-seven series three games to two, with Game 6 set for Saturday night in Summerland. Kelowna moved a

game up on the Steam with a 1-0 victory Wednesday night at Rutland Arena. The game’s lone marker came on a deflection by Jagger Bowles with just 1:07 remaining in the third period. Tyler O’Donnell stopped 24 shots for the shutout as the Chiefs won their third straight game. Losing the first two games at home was a

harsh wake-up call for Ken Andrusiak’s team, which finished 27 points ahead of Summerland during the regular season. “We were overconfident going into the series and we paid for it,” said Andrusiak, the Chiefs head coach. “Once we got past that, our experience started to show up. We played our systems better and defensively we did a lot better job. We’ve only

given up two goals in our last three games, so that’s good.” The Chiefs have been battling some key injuries during their first-round series. Captain Kyle Clerke, Scott Renner, Brendan Jost and Brayden Oliver all sat out Game 5 on Wednesday. Game 7, if necessary, would be played on Sunday night at Rutland Arena.

Hurricanes Saturday Eight games remain on the schedule as the Kelowna Rockets hit the homestretch of the 2012-13 Western Hockey League regular season. On Saturday, the Rockets will host the Lethbridge Hurricanes. Face off at Prospera Place is 7:05 p.m.

Then on Sunday, Kelowna will travel to Kamloops to take on the Blazers. Three of the Rockets’ last eight games will be against the Blazers who are second to Kelowna for the B.C. Division lead. The Rockets will also play Vancouver twice, and Prince George and Vic-

toria once each. The regular season concludes Saturday, March 16 at home to the Giants. The Rockets will have home-ice advantage for first round of the WHL playoffs which are scheduled to begin the weekend of March 22 and 23.

Ad space for sale at the Rink boards as low as $168* Per Month Other space available. Please Call. *Includes tax, based on a 12 month contract.

Stuart Cook Cell: 250-862-2136 • Email: scook@kelownacapnews.com

sCapital News Friday, March 1, 2013

SPORTS

UBC vs UCal in CIS championship series Kevin Parnell

with 13 points, ranking sixth in Canada West. The fourth-year player set career highs with three goals and 10 assists and had a strong plus-seven rating. Capozzi has played in 97 regular season games

and passed the 100-game mark this past weekend in a playoff game against Regina. She has been a major contributor through two rounds, tallying five points with a plus-six rating in five games.

UBC head coach Graham Thomas was voted as the Canada West’s Coach of the Year. In his first year at the helm, Thomas led the UBC Thunderbirds to the greatest turnaround in CIS

ice for the Thunderbirds, along with all-star Christi Capozzi and fellow blueliner Sarah Casorso. A fourth player, Nicole Brown-John played at POE. Schaupmeyer, who grew up in Alberta, moved to Kelowna in Grade 9, played a year of bantam in Kelowna Minor Hockey, two years with the Thompson Okanagan Rockets female major midget team and one year with the Pursuit of Excellence before heading to UBC. “It’s always a transition going to play in a higher league,” she said. “Some of the girls I’m playing with are 22, 23-years-old. They have the experience and you can’t take that away from them so it’s definitely been a transition. But after a couple of games you just jump right in. In 28 games with the T-Birds, Schaupmeyer had five goals and eight helpers and was a plusfour. The Thunderbirds win last weekend in Regina actually qualified the team for the CIS Championship as the Canada

West conference has two berths in the final so both UBC and Calgary will be attending the championship, no matter who wins this weekend. But Schaupmeyer says they are focused on wining a Canada West title. “We’ve already had team meetings on how our focus is not on nationals but to win the Canada West championship,” she said. “I think everyone is focused on this weekend. We’ve been breaking records for this program all year long. It’s exciting and now we can do it again this weekend.” ••• The accolades kept adding up for the UBC Thunderbirds this week. Not only are the Thunderbirds headed to the Canada West final against Calgary and CIS Nationals in Toronto the weekend after, but four members of the team have been recognized for their excellence by Canada West including Kelowna’s Capozzi who was named a Canada West all star. Capozzi ranked second on the team in scoring for defenceman

See it Live!

$ STARTING AT

Thunderbirds team play the University of Calgary in the CIS Canada West Championship this weekend.

TICKETS

RICHARD LAM/UBC ATHLETICS/CONTRIBUTED

KELOWNA’S Stephanie Schaupmeyer and her UBC

women’s hockey history. Thomas took over a team that finished with just one win in 2011-12 Canada West regular season and transformed the ‘Birds into one of the top teams in the conference.

Pla No yof wo fP N s ack ale s

BETTER THAN HD

STAFF REPORTER

Kelowna native Stephanie Schaupmeyer may be only in her first year with the UBC Thunderbirds women’s hockey team, but that doesn’t mean she is unaware of the struggles the program has had over the past years. In fact it’s a motivator for the 18-year-old forward as the ThunderDbirds continue a strong run through the CIS playoffs, heading to Calgary this weekend for the CIS Canada West final series against the University of Calgary. So far this season the women’s hockey team at UBC has hosted and won its first ever playoff series and added another series victory last weekend, beating the University of Regina in a best-of-three semi-final series to advance to the Canada West final. Schaupmeyer says it’s been a great run for the program, which had struggled for the past several years but has turned things around this year under Canada West coach of the year Graham Thomas. “This is my first year coming in and I didn’t know what to expect, especially with the team coming off the seasons that we had,” said Schaupmeyer on Thursday, hours before departing for Calgary and the Canada West final. “But this year we have an amazing coach as our leader and some of our fifth year players have so much passion. As a first year, and I’m speaking for all of our first year players, we just want to do it for some of the older girls -who never had the chance ,before.” Schaupmeyer is one of three Kelowna minor ehockey players hitting the r

www.kelownacapnews.com A21

PH [ 250 ] 762 5050 SELECTYOURTICKETS.COM

GAME DAY:

SATURDAY MARCH 2ND • 7:05PM

VS. GAME BROUGHT TO YOU BY:

play for free Kelowna’s Best Value for Championship Golf! in 2013! Early Bird Seasonal Golf Memberships $

1760 Starting at

Win Your Golf Membership!

To be eligible... simply make your deposit on your ‘Early Bird’ Seasonal Membership by March 1, 2013. Go to sunsetranchbc.com or call the Pro-Shop for details!

Includes: Unlimited Golf, Full Clubhouse Privileges & discounts on power carts & pro-shop purchases. Excludes: Social dues, food & beverage credit, tax

250-765-7700

Limited Time Offer

www.sunsetranchbc.com 5101 Upper Booth Rd. S., Kelowna

Fina

Kelowlinst: Best Goa’s Courself 2011

WIN

A22 www.kelownacapnews.com

Friday, March 1, 2013 Capital NewsC

SPORTS

A PAIR OF TICKETS TO A WEST KELOWNA WARRIORS HOME GAME! To Enter visit www.kelownacapnews.com and click on CONTESTS at the top right side of our home page

UBC OKANAGAN’S Steve Manuel is the CIS coach of the year in women’s volleyball.

DALE ABBEY/HEAT ATHLETICS

▼ VOLLEYBALL

Your best source of community news—the Capital News

Manuel CIS coach of the year

Oﬀering BC businesses a $2,800 hiring incentive to hire eligible youth aged 15-29 plus $1,000 toward training activities.

Employers and Youth check out your eligibility at

www.getyouthworking.ca 1-877-866-3100

WIN

In his vast collection of awards, it’s the biggest and most prestigious honour yet for UBC Okanagan’s Steve Manuel. A week after being named the Canada West coach of the year in women’s volleyball, the Heat bench boss has been awarded the CIS coach of the year honours. In just their second season of Canada West competition, Manuel directed the Heat to a surprising 15-7 record and a fourth-place finish in the

conference. The Heat made its first ever appearance in the CIS top 10 in November 2012, and was ranked nationally in eight of 14 weekly coach’s polls. In his 12th season at the team’s helm, Manuel becomes the school’s first national award winner since UBCO joined the CIS for the start of the 2011-12 season. “I’ve worked with a lot of these coaches for years and years, but in the past it’s always been in a dif-

Emily Oxland ferent capacity, never really on par with them,” said Manuel, who was in Sherbrooke this week to ac-

A PAIR OF TICKETS TO A KELOWNA ROCKETS HOME GAME! To Enter visit www.kelownacapnews.com and click on CONTESTS at the top right side of our home page

cept the award. “But to be coaching on the same level and now to be recognized in this way is such a great honour.” Manuel is a previous five-time winner of the BCCAA coach of the year award, a two-time CCAA volleyball coach of the year, and a double winner of the CCAA national coach of the year across all sports. UBCO athletics director Rob Johnson said Manuel is very deserving of his first CIS award. “I am very pleased for Steve, particularly as I am aware of the very high calibre of the other conference coaches of the year,” said Johnson, director of athletics at UBC Okanagan. “On top of all his other excellent qualities, he is a humble person and I know it means a great deal to him to be recognized by his peers and to be included in a group of nominees he himself holds in such high esteem.” Also honoured this week from the Heat is setter Emily Oxland, who was named to the CIS all-rookie team. Recognized as a Canada West all-star last week, the North Vancouver product posted some staggering numbers in her first season. Oxland recorded 804 total assists, the highest number recorded in the CIS since 2008-09. “She is a leader, a true competitor and simply a winner,” Steve Manuel said of Oxland.

sCapital News Friday, March 1, 2013

www.kelownacapnews.com A23

SPORTS

Medals at juijitsu classic Slopestyle races Four members of the Kelowna Judo clubs competed at the Okanagan Winter Classic Juijitsu competition in Vernon last weekend and brought home four medals. The 4 have been cross-training at RDC Kelowna to hone their juijitsu skills, which come with a different set of rules, and is a different fighting style than judo. And the training proved victorious. Dave Guthrie battled his way to a silver medal in the blue belt heavyweight division, only losing in the final to his long-time training partner Chris Smiley. Mielye Mitchell fought in the white belt

lightweight girls division and came away with the gold medal before adding a silver medal in another division, fighting six very tough matches. Dan Maurice competed in the white belt middleweight division, with the most competitors entered, fighting extremely well, capturing the bronze medal. Meanwhile there was also a judo competition the weekend before and Kelowna Judo Club member Bailey Leatherdale made the trek down to the Richmond Oval for the Vancouver International and placed a very respectable third place, amongst very stiff com-

petition from all parts of North America. “Congratulations to all,” said coach Kathy Hubble. “It’s pretty amazing that our guys can switch to another sport, hone their applicable skills so quickly, and bring home some impressive medals to our club. And Bailey is just getting better and better with every competition. “We’re looking very much forward to our next big one, which is the Edmonton International in early April, which will be a good precursor to Nationals in July. A lot of the same athletes will be there, so it’ll be a good test.”

Big White hosts the B.C. Snowboard Provincial Finals with slopestyle and snowboard cross events taking place this weekend. A fun pipe camp will also take place with free coaching, judging and prizes. “The overall series prize money for each discipline is up for grabs with this weekend’s final events,” said Cathy Astofooroff, executive director of the B.C. Snowboard Association. “With these final events being weighted slightly higher for the overall series points, anything can happen.” The events are also the final events to qual-

ify athletes for Nationals which will take place this month. Big White will host the Sport Chek Snowboard Cross National Championships 2013 from March 25 to 30 while the Sport Chek SnowCrown (Freestyle) National Championships are being held in Calgary from March 11 to 18. Some local riders are coming off solid events at Mt Seymour Feb. 16 and Feb 17. Big White development team member Hunter McMorran had a first and a second place finish while Big White’s Jacob Marostenmaki was second in the Saturday event. Other Kelowna riders who took part were Isaiah Peters, Mikhail Wasylyk, Kyle Dorssers, Braedon Russell, Trenton Louie, Oskar Klein, Jacob Marostenmaki, Jaret Boileau, Raymond Nault, Tanner Holland.

CONTRIBUTED

KELOWNA’S Jacob Marostenmaki (left) and Hunter McMorran (right) hit the podium at Mt. Seymour.

e a

www.thetruckout�itters.com

250-861-5594

Present coupon at time of order. Expires March 4, 2013

Total Car Care. Total Customer Care.

e -

75100 OFF Raider Online Coupons $

MARK BRETT/BLACK PRESS

KELOWNA DEFENDER Emma Koga (left) moves the puck away from Monnique Bain in the Kelowna Wild net during Okanagan Mainline female recreation playoff action Saturday in Penticton. Kelowna won the game 4-1 to take a 1-0 lead in the series. Game 2 goes Friday night at Rutland Arena.

Service includes:

d I

Semi-finals Sunday for women’s b’ball

- The semifinals of the Kelowna Women’s Basketball League are set for Sunday at UBC Okanagan. - At 6 p.m., Lake Country Build-ing Centre will take on Triple aThreat. - In the second semi, Lifemark dPhysio plays Servco Surge at 7:30 pp.m. f The winners will meet in the

championship March 10. Lake Country advanced to the semis with a 63-57 win over the Rookies in the quarterfinals last week. Mackenzie Carnes led LC with 14 points, while Laura Campbell had 12. Laura Marcolin, with 15, and Cassidy Schultz, with 13, paced the Rookies.

Warriors battle Merritt

s o S The West Kelowna - Warriors and Merritt Cent tennials will do battle in e a home-and-home series t this weekend that could g well decided second place - in the BCHL’s Interior Conference. 4 The clubs will faces off Friday night at Roye al LePage Place, then will meet for a rematch Sature day in Merritt. The Centennials 3115-2-3) lead the Warl riors (26-13-3-9) by three points for second place.

Both teams have five games remaining in the regular season. The Warriors are a perfect 5-0 against the Centennials this season, but all have been decided by one goal, including two of those in overtime. Following this weekend’s series with Merritt, the Warriors will wrap up the regular season with three games on the road next weekend in Victoria, Cowichan and Nanaimo.

In the other quarter, Jacquie Lalonde scored 23 points to lead LifeMark to a 56-53 win over Lakeview Market Rainmakers. Mandy Trenholm added 14 and Martina Allen had 11 in the win. Mel Coon led the Rainmakers with 21 points, while Trish Waugh added 11.

Why wait until April? With this coupon, we pay the 7 ! %

20’ x 10’ Proj. Patio Cover

199900

INSTALLED

Oil Change PLUS • Oil and filter change - up to 5 litres of 5W/20 or 30 oil • Rotate and inspect 4 tires • Top off windshield washer fluid • Written brake system evaluation • Courtesy check including: ✓ Battery ✓ Air Filter ✓ Fluids ✓ Lights ✓ Hoses ✓ Belts and more…

Plus Tax. Most Vehicles.

Regular $59.00

Lifetime Guaranteed Brake Pads or Shoes Installation Extra

†

Plus Tax. Per Axle. Most Vehicles.

Other sizes available

Visit our online store at www.glaluminumpatiocovers.com for your Do-It-Yourself Kit

2460(B) Dobbin Rd., Westbank 250-768-2722 * Use of synthetic or other grades of oil extra. Environmental disposal and shop supply fees may be charged, where permitted by law. Installation of seasonal tires extra. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Free tire rotation at time of oil change. See manager for details. †There may be substantial extra cost for additional parts and labour. Ceramic pads extra. Lifetime Guarantee valid for as long as you own your vehicle. See manager for limited guarantee terms. Not valid with other brake offers. © 2013 Midas Canada Inc.

A24 www.kelownacapnews.com

Friday, March 1, 2013 Capital NewsC

NEWS ▼ MLA’S REPORT

2013 BC/YT SECTION SUPER SERIES STARSKATE FINAL HOSTED BY

March 8-10, 2013 Capital News Centre

Letnick defends agriculture spending in latest B.C. budget B ritish Columbia is home to more than just spectacular scenery. From blueberry fields in the Fraser Valley, to grain in the Peace region, and beef in the Cariboo, we produce worldclass agricultural products. And don’t forget the award-winning wine and tree fruit from here in the Okanagan! Food production and processing in B.C. amounts to more than $10.9 billion in revenue each year and employs 61,000 British Columbians. As Agriculture Minister and a representative for the Central Okanagan, I know firsthand the importance of this industry. Not only is it an important part of the economy, but having nutritious, fresh food available for British Columbians is key to a healthy family. Budget 2013 reflects

UPCOMING ROUTES AVAILABLE 3 DAYS A WEEK / NO EARLY MORNINGS / NO WEEKENDS

Kelowna South & Mission #KC03012301 – 35 Papers Bayhill Pl, Carriage Crt, Vintage Terrace Crt, Vintage Terrace Rd. #KC03013402 – 46 Papers Crawford Rd. 1415 to 1535, Mission Ridge Dr. 1383 to 1549, Mission Ridge Rd, Westridge Dr. 4570 to 4590

#KC08001811 – 35 Papers Boucherie Rd. 2545 to 2555, Brenmaur Rd, Rumney Rd, Sinclair Rd, Winnipeg Rd, Stuart Rd. 842 to 995 #KC08001812 – 33 Papers Collingwood Rd, Harmon Rd, McKay Rd. #KC08002110 – 33 Papers Dogwood Rd, Douglas Rd, Hawthorne Rd, Thacker Dr. 2700 to 2805

#KC03013601 – 27 Papers Crawford Crt, Crawford Rd. 1605 to 1625 Odd Side Only, Parkridge Crt, Parkridge Dr. 4610 to 4695

#KC08002210 – 34 Papers Britt Rd, Franwill Rd, Kerry Lane, Thacker Dr. 2815 to 2925

#KC03013603 – 59 Papers Canyon Falls Crt, Canyon Ridge Cres, Canyon Ridge Crt, Canyon View Crt, Mid Ridge Crt, Westridge Dr. 4920 Only

#KC08002410 – 52 Papers Beverly Pl. 3012 to 3090, Brookfield Crt, Graymar Rd, Westbrook Dr, Westview Rd, Ogden Rd. 800 to 999, Thacker Dr. 2927 to 3010

#KC03013800 – 28 Papers Okaview Rd. 459 to 499

#KC09006814 – 90 Papers Fieldstone Crt, Shannon Ridge Dr. 2100 to 2273 #KC09010214 – 56 Papers Tuscany Dr, Mountains Hollow Lane, Paramount Dr, Ryser Pl, Tallus Green Cres. #KC10004411 – 86 Papers Boucherie Rd. 1700 to 1999, Quail Crt. #KC10007210 – 31 Papers Glen Crt, Glenmount Crt, Glenway Crt, Glenway Rd. 3849 to 3882, Lower Glenrosa Rd. 2805 to 2835 Odd Side Only #KC10007310 – 39 Papers Glenford Rd, Glenview Rd, Woodell Rd, Lower Glenrosa Rd. 2841 to 2869 Odd Side Only

#KC08003011 – 39 Papers Menu Rd. 1105 to 1181 Odd Side, Neale Rd, Saturn Rd, Ourtoland Rd. 3000 to 3099

#KC10007410 – 32 Papers Webber Rd. 3591 to 3723, Lower Glenrosa Rd. 2816 to 2888 Even Side Only

#KC08003012 – 53 Papers McCallum Rd, Menu Rd. 1108 to 1152 Even Side, Menu Rd. 1240 to 1435, Timothy Pl, Topham Rd.

#KC10007910 – 56 Papers Barney Rd, Dunbarton Rd. 3435 to 3551, Webber Rd. 3345 to 3531 Odd Side Only

#KC03058903 – 21 Papers Cavell Pl. 438 to 454, Hedeman Crt. 5320 to 5411

#KC08003110 – 16 Papers Ogden Rd. 1000 to 1099, Ourtoland Rd. 2790 to 2999, Trevor Dr. 1070 to 1129

#KC10010110 – 42 Papers Glen Abbey Crt, Glen Abbey Pl, Glenrosa Rd. 2938 to 2958 Even Side Only, Walnut Glen Dr.

West Kelowna

#KC08003211 – 29 Papers Joyce Rd, Lynden Rd, Michael Dr, Paula Rd.

#KC03014301 – 37 Papers Phoebe Crt, Raven Dr, Tanager Crt, Tanager Dr. #KC03014303 – 21 Papers Sandpiper Crt, Sandpiper St, Thrasher Ave.

#KC08001610 – 47 Papers Hayman Rd. 2200 to 2377, Keefe Rd, Thacker Dr. 2210 to 2469

#KC08003213 – 56 Papers Lakeview Cove Rd, Lakeview Cove Pl, Rock Rose Pl.

For information, contact our circulation department ~ 250-763-7575

Norm Letnick how important agriculture is to our province. While maintaining a balanced budget, we’ve been able to increase spending on agriculture by 20 per cent, which will climb to $79.3 million in 2013/14. These funds will support the industry, helping it remain competitive.. I believe the budget does an excellent job of capitalizing on our competitive advantages, while helping mitigate some of the challenges that, together with our partners in industry, we have identified. B.C. has excellent agricultural producers, including tree fruit and greenhouse growers. We’ve already established programs to help these important industries. For instance, the Buy Local program will help the industry promote its products by helping them

expand their marketing campaigns, while the replant program will help tree fruit growers switch to higher-value fruits. Budget 2013 provides relief to help offset carbon tax costs, including a carbon tax exemption for coloured gas and diesel used by farmers in onfarm equipment and eligible farm vehicles. Agricultural land is vital to our province – environmentally, socially, and economically, so it’s important that we protect it. A major facet of the agrifoods strategy is maintaining a sustainable land base for continued food production. The budget provides an additional $4 million over three years to support the Agricultural Land Commission, which will ensure they have the tools necessary to effectively administer and preserve the Agricultural Land Reserve. It is important to note there are many other elements of our provincial budget that will benefit the agriculture sector. For instance, changes to the Property Transfer Tax Act will support family farm succession. This will provide a tax exemption for farms being transferred through generations of British Columbians.

Dairy producers will also benefit from the $1 million for the School Fruit and Vegetable Nutritional Program, which will be used to provide local milk to students at no cost to them or their families. As agriculture minister, I am proud of the strong, collaborative relationship our government has maintained with our partners in Ottawa, industry, and local governments across the province. It allows us to identify the best way to move forward and meet the needs of our constituents. This relationship allows us to achieve results, such as the Growing Forward agreement, which will help the industry implement business development and risk management programs. The budget builds on the agrifoods strategy, which is set to expand agrifoods to a $14 billiona-year industry by 2017. The investment in agriculture reinforces an important theme in the strategy– competitiveness. It’s all part of developing a fertile environment for B.C. agriculture to thrive. Norm Letnick is the MLA for Kelowna-Lake Country and B.C.’s Minister of Agriculture.

W Dog control service review updateD e ▼ REGIONAL DISTRICT BRIEFS

The Central Okanagan Regional District board has received an update on its efforts to phase-in recommendations stemming from the dog control service review it had conducted in 2012. The consultant’s report outlined the key elements to be considered in developing a new service model that’s focused on responsible dog ownership while acknowledging that dog owners must be active partners with local government in effectively managing human-dog interactions. RDCO staff are working in several areas to further develop the new dog control service model, including a redrafting of the dog bylaw, and providing public opportunity for input and engagement before bringing it forward to

the board for consideration later this year. Other steps to provide a more valued, cost effective service include the use of consent orders in appropriate dangerous dog cases and efforts to conveniently allow the purchase of a new dog licence online. Currently, only licence renewal transactions can be completed on the RDCO website.

WATER BOARD

The regional board has endorsed sending 11 applications to the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) for grant funding consideration. The applications are being made under the OBWB water conservation and quality improvement grant program. Four of the applica-

tions are from RDCO departments and the remaining seven have been submitted by a variety of non-government agen-t a cies. The water board pro-n gram funding allocationa for projects in the Centrala Okanagan is $177,300. m n AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY p h COMMISSION The regional board hast appointed a new member to the Agricultural Advis-t o ory Commission. Evelin Irons will joino five other volunteers ons the commission and willf serve a three-year termF M until February 2016. The commissionL serves in an advisory capacity to the regional boardp and reviews agricultur-s al-related applications andt O issues.

sCapital News Friday, March 1, 2013

www.kelownacapnews.com A25

NEWS

Regional District News

▼ OKANAGAN

Rediscovering wonders of the valley

Womens’ Day exhibit Friday, March 8 is International Women’s Day and to celebrate the economic, political and social achievements of women around the world, and to mark the day, the Kelowna Heritage Museum has put together its latest exhibit The Land is Our Culture. The exhibition aims to bring the voices of aboriginal women, who are often greatly underrepresented, to the forefront, featuring the work of two First Nation artists: Barb Marchand and Janine Lott. The two artists explore multiple themes such as the important role that women play in the Okanagan culture.

HODGE PODGE

Charlie Hodge oneer Atkinson clan) shared with me years ago, as well as information gained from other longtime Okanagan residents, through school and journalism. The sagebrush and sand dune-like landscape from Summerland south fascinated Elie, as did the semi-arid conditions that show themselves best during this stark time of year. The whole adventure reminded me of the many marvels and adaptability that mankind sometimes displays—and the impacts we can have on our environment. Often the focus of such actions is placed on negative aspects but the two days of travel inspired more of the positive points for us. I explained how 150 years ago the Valley was much more desert-like in appearance than it is today—before agriculture and irrigation had a significant impact on the landscape and climate. Elie was enchanted by the news that the Osoyoos area boasts ownership to the only true desert desig-

nation in Canada, and nearly jumped out of his driver’s seat when we spotted the native wild mountain sheep along the side of the highway. Most intriguing to me, however, was the plethora of wineries and vineyards that have literally sprung to life all along the Highway 97 corridor. The central and south Okanagan now plays host to almost 100 such facilities, another testimony to our natural climate augmented by agricultural skills and irrigation. We truly are blessed to

‘‘

THE SAGEBRUSH AND SAND DUNE-LIKE LANDSCAPE FROM SUMMERLAND SOUTH FASCINATED ELIE.

live here, and I look forward to some return trips south over the upcoming spring and summer. ••• A last chance reminder that tickets are selling well for the Tuesday, March 5 Valdy concert set for the Creekside Theatre in Winfield. The event is a fundraiser for Camp Owaissi (Anglican Church camp for kids on Westside

Road) and will include a silent auction. The numerous goodies up for grabs at the event include a threenight stay at a condo in Whistler, three-nights at a condo in Yaletown, a Yamaha guitar, and a full RV site for the summer. Valdy, truly a Canadian icon in the folk music scene has kindly donated his talents for the evening. Of equally exciting news for organizers is that an anonymous donor has indicated he will match any funds raised during the night up to $10,000. How cool is that? I have the honour of playing MC for the event and can hardly wait to reacquaint myself with my teenage music hero. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the concert kicks off at 6:30 .It will run until 9 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door. Advance tickets are available at Wentworth Music and other locations or by calling 250-769-3676 or going to www.campoac. com. Keith Thom, executive director at the camp, will open the show for Valdy. Thom is also performing tonight (Friday) at the Waterfront Grill in Peachland.

Regional BoaRd HigHligHts – FeBRuaRy 2013 dog Control service Review update The Regional Board has received an update on efforts to phase-in recommendations stemming from the Dog Control Service Review conducted during 2012. The consultant report outlined the key elements to be considered in developing a new service model that’s focused on responsible dog ownership while acknowledging that dog owners must be active partners with local government in effectively managing human-dog interactions. RDCO staff is working in several areas including a redrafting of the dog bylaw, and providing public opportunity for input and engagement before bringing it forward to the Board for consideration later this year. Other steps to provide a more valued, cost effective service include the use of Consent Orders in appropriate dangerous dog cases and efforts to conveniently allow the purchase of a new dog licence online. service Review for selected services The Regional Board has endorsed a framework for reviewing a request from the District of West Kelowna regarding several services provided by the Regional District. Chair Robert Hobson will lead the informal steering committee review process to consider West Kelowna’s request to withdraw from four services and review its participation level in two others. It’s hoped that this work can be completed by April 12th for consideration of the Regional Board. agricultural advisory Commission The Regional Board has appointed a new member to the Agricultural Advisory Commission. Evelin Irons joins five other volunteers on the Commission and will serve a three-year term until February 2016. January Building statistics Report During January, the Regional District approved four building permits for construction projects valued at $196,500 in the Central Okanagan East and Central Okanagan West Electoral Areas. That compares with seven permits issued in 2012 for projects worth a total of $280,417. next Regional Board Meetings • Thursday, March 14th – following 8:30 am Governance & Services Committee meeting • Monday, March 25th – 7:00 pm • Thursday, March 28th – 9:00 am - Budget consideration and final adoption

Charlie Hodge is a Kelowna-based freelance writer. hodgepodge2@shaw.ca

People in Motion’s

1st Annual Ski-A-Thon Join us while we host our 1st Annual Ski-A-Thon on March 3, 2013 at Beautiful Big White Ski Resort. We are thrilled to announce that Big White Ski Resort’s very own Michael J. Ballingall and Jim Lloyd will be heading out on the slopes at 12:00 noon to enjoy Big White’s champagne powder in a sit ski!! Ski-A-Thon starts at 9:00 am on March 3, 2013, preregistration is required which can be done by visiting the events section of our website - www.pimbc.ca. By becoming a registered Ski-A-Thon participant or team you will help raise funds for our adaptive recreational programs such as Adaptive Skiing, Kids In Motion Family Fun Day, Wheelchair Basketball, Power Wheelchair Soccer, our Adaptive Recreational Equipment Loans program, and our Adaptive Transportation program. For additional information on all of our programs and to register for our Ski-A-Thon please visit our events page on our website www.pimbc.ca

Register now for the Okanagan’s first half marathon for 2013. www.okanagan.bc.ca/halfmarathon Sunday, April 7. The race starts at 8 a.m. at Okanagan College 1000 KLO Road, Kelowna Early bird pricing until March 18. Register online until April 3. Runners may also register in person on Saturday, April 6 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. And on the morning of the race – Sunday, April 7. Volunteers are needed for the race, contact Michelle at 250-762-5445 ext. 4649 or fill out the volunteer form online at www.okanagan.bc.ca/halfmarathon. Cash prizes will be awarded for the top half marathon finishers • First $250 • Second $150 • Third $100 Thanks to our generous sponsors

LN1918

had the pleasure of travelling to Oliver and then Osoyoos in the last few days with Virtual British Columbia Tours president Elie Marchante. And the enjoyable journey reminded me of how truly blessed we are to live in this marvellous Okanagan Valley. Now, granted, the doldrums of February’s grey skies and pre-spring flora are not the finest time of the year to enjoy the spectacular landscapes, but the trek still proved to be somewhat riveting. As a passenger, I was granted the additional bonus of being able to truly enjoy the views from within a warm vehicle. As we travelled along the road, I related to Elie a bit of my limited knowledge of the history of the Okanagan as we passed through Summerland, Penticton and Okanagan Falls. A relative newcomer to B.C. and Canada, (Elie moved from Cuba to Saskatchewan eight years ago and then to Kelowna) he’s rapidly educated himself about much of the historical background of our valley. His never-ending thirst for information encouraged him to query me for even more insider information. I related tales my grandfather (Reg Atkinson of the Penticton pi-

1450 K.L.O. Road, Kelowna, B.C. V1W 3Z4 • 763-4918 • Fax 763-0606 • www.regionaldistrict.com

The Okanagan College Half Marathon is a community event with proceeds directed toward Okanagan College campus recreation.

Visit the Capital News website: www.kelownacapnews.com

A26 www.kelownacapnews.com

Friday, March 1, 2013 Capital NewsC

NEWS ▼ HEALTH

Treating the problem of hip pain with the aid of acupuncture

ip pain is a common problem that can have a wide variety of causes. The exact location of the hip pain can usually provide clues as to the underlying cause. Problems with the hip joint itself typically cause pain on the inside of the hip or the groin. Problems with the muscles, ligaments, tendons and other soft tissues that surround the hip joint will typically cause pain on the outside of the hip, upper thigh or outer buttock. Because the hip is of course connected to the rest of the body, hip pain can sometimes be caused by problems in other areas of the body, such as the lower back or knees,

NEEDLE NOTES

James Kaufman called referred pain. Other causes of hip pain may be arthritis, including rheumatoid and osteoarthritis; injuries such as bursitis, hip or pelvis fracture, dislocation, sprains, strains, tendinitis, herniated discs, pinched nerves, and sciatica. It can also be caused by more serious conditions such as cancer or osteoporosis. If hip pain cannot be resolved with self-care

measures, treatment for hip pain may vary, depending on the problem that is causing it. Most often it will involve medications such as anti-inflammatories, pain killers, and cortisone shots combined with physiotherapy, exercises, and/or taking a rest from our regular routine to allow the body time to heal. In more severe cases, surgery may be considered. Of course, we would all prefer a lingering problem to resolve rather than to manage it with medications, and to resolve it before it becomes serious enough to warrant surgery. This is where acupuncture comes in. Acupuncture is a great option for pain and muscu-

lo-skeletal problems and typically yields very positive results in all types of pain problems, both chronic and acute. Treatments can help to relieve the pain quite quickly, and also to reduce inflammation and boost the body’s healing mechanisms, which may be just what is needed to resolve a lingering or chronic problem. In Chinese medicine pain is often a due to an obstruction of the flow of qi-energy and blood throughout the body’s meridians or channels. Because qi-energy and blood circulation are what allow the body to perform its regular functions and also to heal when injured, any time the flow is blocked, prob-

The 6 th Annual

Woman’s Fair

‘‘

ness and allowing the area to function properly again. While musculo-skeletal problems like hip pain may be due to external causes such as a fall or an overuse injury, internal weaknesses of the body can complicate or aggravate a problem once it is there. Part of an acupuncturist’s job is to look at the overall health of the internal functions to find any areas of imbalance, particularly those that affect the meridians of the hip. Imbalances will contribute to weakness in the hip and make it more prone to injury, as well as more slow to heal. A good example of this is a deficiency of the kidneys, which gradually

PART OF AN ACUPUNCTURIST’S JOB IS TO LOOK AT THE OVERALL HEALTH OF THE INTERNAL FUNCTIONS TO FIND ANY AREAS OF IMBALANCE lems inevitably develop and pain occurs. Acupuncture focuses on removing these blockages to allow full circulation of qi-energy and blood through the body, resolving pain and weak-

Pharmasave

Travel Tabs 50 mg 30 Tablets

Meal Replacement 6 x 235 mL or 6 x 237 mL

weaken as we age. This weakness can make us more prone to lower back pain and hip fractures or pain because this area is very closely tied to the health of the kidneys. By improving overall health and correcting imbalances that have an influence on the hip, we can strengthen and improve the health of the hip area so that it functions better and is less prone to future injury down the roadall good news for those suffering from hip pain! James Kaufman is a registered acupuncturist at Okanagan Acupuncture Centre, 1625 Ellis St, downtown Kelowna. www.okanaganacupuncture.com.

Pharmasave Digital Scale (SCL7706W/PS)

an event by Natural Touch

Sunday March 3rd, 2013 10am - 4pm Kelowna Sunplex 1155 Ellis Street

Only

99.

ONLY

99 . ea.

99ea.

Only ONLY 99 9$9 .ea.

ea.

Lots of Entertainment SPONSORS/ Prizes and Vendors! VISIT PHARMASAVE For Everything PARTICIPANTS For Everything VISIT PHARMASAVE You and Your Family Need To Live Well Behind the Fly Fashion Show 1-2PM You and Your Family Need To Live Well Dream Day Productions Mavazi Apparel BC Mobile Home Servicing Classic Towing Adventures in Hair Mission Park CapitalWestridge Shopping Centre News #41 - 3155 Lakeshore Road #9 - 2484 Main Street Astral Media WEST KELOWNA KELOWNA Photography Phone: (250) 717-5330 StephensonPhone: (250) 707-0745 Nicole Sweezey Visit www.pharmasave.com for store hours. & Racine Farinha Looney Tunes DJ His N Hers Ladies Fashions L’Amore Bridal & Formals Sumplex Arena

FrEE AdMiSSion

All Women Welcome FirSt 100 LAdiES gEt A goody bAg donations accepted for food bank

Visit www.thewomansfair.com for contest rules, vendor list and entertainment line-up!

Mission Park

#41 - 3155 Lakeshore Road KELOWNA Phone: (250)Store 717-5330Now New

Westridge Shopping Centre

#9 - 2484 Main Street WEST KELOWNA OpenPhone: (250) 707-0745

Lakeshore Road for store hours. Visit3979 www.pharmasave.com KELOWNA Phone: (250) 764-6410

New Store Now Open 3979 Lakeshore Road KELOWNA Phone: (250) 764-6410

PRICES IN EFFECT MARCH 1 - 7, 2013

FREE Local EARN REWARDS IN NO• Prescription TIME Delivery

• Cosmetics & Giftware with the NEW Pharmasave Rewards Program! • Home Healthcare

• FREE Local

Prescription Delivery

• Transit passes, Lottery • And MUCH MORE!

• Cosmetics & Giftware • Home Healthcare • Transit passes, Lottery • And MUCH MORE!

kelownacapnews.com

sCapital News Friday, March 1, 2013

www.kelownacapnews.com A27

NEWS ▼ MENTAL HEALTH

Emotional transparency can prove to be a powerful gift

n the last week, I heard shocking news of a death. One of my favorite authors, Debbie Ford, passed away last week at the very young age of 58. Debbie wrote many best-selling books and the one that stands out for me is The Secret of the Shadow. I was greatly influenced by her writing style and subject matter. Debbie had the uncanny skill of talking about inner growth work in a very concrete, real and easy to digest way. I believe that part of her skillset stemmed from the fact that she had many life challenges she personally overcame. With the added gift of personal insight and complete transparency, she was able to determine what obstacles in her own life were preventing her from living her highest potential. In fact, her emotional transparency turned out to be a very powerful gift to many. Developing this flair of personal insight and complete transparency takes one big scoop of humility and another equal scoop of courage. This inner work in a way represents the canvas of our lives. It helps us determine how the strokes and colours that we use to paint our lives have altered our perspective or the way in which we see our world. Perhaps we have experienced abuse from our childhood and the background of our picture is dark and gloomy. Or perhaps we have endured unhealthy relationships or illness that resulted in a need to feel protected, showing up as a need for control, rigid thinking or feelings of separation. It is easy to understand how we cannot begin to express our full potential when we are only using certain strokes or colours of the pallet. In order to really create the masterpiece work of our lives it demands that we intimately know and acknowledge the feel-

EMOTIONAL RESCUE

Annie Hopper ings and thoughts that block us from living our highest calling. With this acknowledgment we can embrace our lives fully and begin to let more light in.

‘‘

DEBBIE FORD WAS FABULOUS AT DESCRIBING ALL OF THE ONGOING MENTAL NOISE INSIDE OUR MINDS.

Debbie Ford was fabulous at describing all of the on-going mental noise inside our minds that are associated with a

limited perspective. She called this running internal dialogue the shadow box. “Your shadow box is filled with every thought you’ve ever suppressed— all your judgments, all your righteousness, all your unprocessed emotional wounds, and all your shadow beliefs,” she wrote. “Most people never understand that their internal dialogue is like a bad tape that plays over and over, unconsciously, without edit. Most of us listen so intently that we can’t even hear what the people around us are saying.” It was in the courage to listen to my own shadow box that I came to know myself and also embrace and love these parts of me that did not feel lovable. Later in my life, it was this unique skillset that allowed me to identify when my brain was stuck in a specific pattern after I had suffered from an injury to the limbic system in my brain.

Knowing the brush stokes that I used allow me to integrate my internal world to produce the masterpiece of my life. As Debbie wrote: “I want you to see that al-

though you have many stories, many shadow beliefs, and an overly talkative shadow box, all of these come bearing great gifts—gifts intended to propel you outside your

Thank you, Debbie, for your timeless words of wisdom. Annie Hopper is a limbic system rehabilitation specialist. www.dnrsystem.com

YOU ARE HERE. AND SO ARE WE.

FREE

Kristin Kitts CELL: (250) 808-0320 OFFICE: (250) 762-9979 kristinkitts21@gmail.com

story and into the greatest expression of yourself. All of them are there for you to learn from and then to deliver your unique contribution to the world. “

BASIC INSTALLATION 1 AND NO EQUIPMENT TO BUY! One-time Activation fee applies. Packages starting from

54.99

/month2

XPLORNET’S NEW 4G HIGH-SPEED INTERNET IS NOW AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA! We know that there’s a lot to do and see online and with Xplornet’s new 4G network you can now surf, chat, and stream video faster than ever before. Looking for high-speed Internet that is truly high-speed? CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DEALER TO FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN GET XPLORNET TODAY.

Starwatch Audio Video 250.717.0022

News from your community Capital News

FOR ALL OF CANADA 1If

installation requirements go beyond the scope of a basic installation, additional fees may apply. 2Limited time offer and subject to change without notice, where 4G Satellite service is available; cannot be combined with any other offer unless otherwise specified. Actual speed online may vary with your technical configuration, Internet traffic, server and other factors. Traffic management applies to all packages. For details visit Xplornet.com. Monthly Service Fee includes $15/month rental cost of equipment. Taxes will apply. Xplornet® is a trade-mark of Xplornet Communications Inc. ©Xplornet Communications Inc., 2013.

BC 4GSat admat 03/2013

HIGH-SPEED INTERNET

A28 www.kelownacapnews.com

Friday, March 1, 2013 Capital NewsC

NEWS ▼ MP’S REPORT

Economic prosperity includes work opportunities for all

overnment of Canada is helping Canadians with disabilities participate in the labour market. On March 8, I will be participating in the National Educational Association of Disabled Students Kelowna Strategies to Employment forum on behalf of federal Human Resources and Skills Development Minister Diane Finley. Youth Awareness funding for this event was announced by my colleague James Moore last September. As you know, Canada is facing skills and labour shortages in many sectors, and finding ways to get all Canadians working is fundamental to meeting this challenge.

Ron Cannan People with disabilities face particular challenges entering the job market and that’s why partnerships with associations such as the National Educational Association of Disabled Students are so important. Canadians with disabilities have a tremendous amount to offer em-

ployers but they remain under represented in our workforce. The overall labour market participation rate for working age adults with disabilities is just under 60 per cent, compared with other working-age Canadians at 80 per cent. Following up on a commitment made in the 2012 Economic Action Plan, the government appointed a panel on labour market opportunities for persons with disabilities in July 2012 to consult with private-sector employers, organizations and individuals on the labour market participation of people with disabilities. Panel members included chairman Kenneth J. Fredeen, general coun-

sel of Deloitte and Touche LLP Kathy Martin, senior vice-president of human resources with Loblaw Companies Limited Mark Wafer, owner of Megleen Incorporated, which operates six Tim Hortons’ franchises in Toronto and Gary Birch, executive director of the Neil Squire Society. The panel submitted its report to Finley and Finance Minister Jim Flaherty on Dec. 3, International Day for Persons with Disabilities. The panel found that, while many companies are making strides in hiring people with disabilities, more education and training is needed to overcome barriers. The report recognized

that hiring people with disabilities is good for business. It also advised that leadership and effective community partnerships are essential to success in increasing employment among people with disabilities and highlighted a number of actions employers can take to accommodate people with disabilities in their workplaces. The report is available at www.hrsdc.gc.ca . The federal government’s top priorities are creating jobs, economic growth and long-term prosperity. To address critical skills shortages, we must ensure that everyone who wants to work has the opportunity. Through the Eco-

nomic Action Plan, the government is investing an additional $30 million in the Opportunities Fund to help more people with disabilities gain the hands-on experience they need to find jobs. Events such as the NEADS’s Kelowna forum provide an opportunity for students with disabilities to connect with employers who can benefit from their skills and talent. I’m looking forward to talking with local employers, service providers and postsecondary students and graduates with disabilities to discuss ways in which the federal government can work in partnership to help people with disabilities obtain the skills and training

they need to participate in the workforce in our community. The participation of people with disabilities in our workforce is important to the economic and social well-being of our country and our federal government is committed to working with our partners to remove barriers and help Canadians with disabilities find jobs and achieve their full potential. If you have any questions about this issue or any matter related to the federal government, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Ron Cannan is the Conservative MP for Kelowna-Lake Country ron@cannan.ca

Province creates new pension option for British Columbians Legislation introduced by the B.C. government will create a new option for people to save for retirement and provide an additional financial safety

net for the approximately two-thirds of B.C. workers who do not have access to group pension plans. Finance Minister Mi-

chael de Jong followed the federal government Thursday and introduced the Pooled Registered Pension Plans Act, which will make all workers in

B.C. eligible to enrol in defined-contribution pension plans. The bill is part of a national effort to make well-regulated, low-cost

pension plans available to millions of Canadians who do not have occupational pension plans. Pooled Registered Pension Plans will be

Check out these experts for all your spring cleaning needs! Professional Residential & Office Cleaning • Eco Friendly Green Products • Window Cleaning & Blinds • Move-in/Move-out Cleaning Services • Flexible & Reliable Staff • Weekly, Bi-Weekly or Occasional Service

Call Today for a FREE Estimate 250-317-0287

proudlymaid.com

WorkSafeBC, Fully Insured & Bonded

managed by licensed financial institutions, reducing administrative burdens for employers and providing tax advantages to employers that are not available under alternative models such as group RRSPs. Based on consultations with stakeholder groups, including the Vancouver Board of Trade, the B.C. Chamber of Commerce and the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, B.C. has elected to make employer enrolment in these plans optional. If an em-

ployer chooses to offer a PRPP to its employees, they will be automatically enrolled and have the right to opt out. Employers will not be obligated to make matching contributions. Workers whose employers do not set up a PRPP will be able to deal directly with a PRPP administrator to open an account, similar to opening an RRSP. The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions, a federal regulatory agency, has established a framework for licensing and regulating.

sCapital News Friday, March 1, 2013

www.kelownacapnews.com A29

CAPITAL NEWS

TRAVEL

CONTRIBUTED

WATER FOWL bide their time by a pier on Lake Zurich.

▼ SWITZERLAND

Zurich as experienced through the eyes of a three-year-old Contributor Alan Behr writes this look at Zurich from the perspective of his young son, Ryan. Ryan N. Behr CONTRIBUTOR

ZURICH—My daddy has written lots about Zurich for about a million years by now, but he says he never realized what a great place it must look like to a three-year-old like me. He asked me to tell you why it is, so here goes: You may have heard that Switzerland is where ever so many watches come from and that the Bahnhofstrasse in Zurich has stores just full of them. That may be important if you are one of those people who can do something called telling time (which I’m starting to figure out), but

for me, the best part is going into Beyer, a store that has its own watch museum. When you are inside, you should ask everyone, “How is your day feeling?” And when your daddy finally says that, maybe we had better leave, go up to everyone again and say, “Auf Wiedersehen!” Then convince a nice lady to give you a red apple from a bowl and go outside while eating it. Make your daddy sit on a cold bench so you can eat your apple and watch ever so many street cars go by and call out the route numbers on top of each. Later, join your mommy and daddy for a tram ride that is even more fun than taking the “really big bus” back home. Riding a tram is

Delivering an experience of a lifetime every time.

sun ...

ADVENTURE TRAVEL

e f o l l ow t h

New Mexico • 13 Days • May 4 .....................................$2425 Save $250 per couple by Mar 1st Ultimate Guys Getaway • 4 Days • June 6 Includes golfing & 2 baseball games .................................. $649 Silver Reef & San Juan Islands • 4 Days • June 30 ........ $379 Alaska and the Yukon • 11 Days • July 3 ............. from $2945 Save $400 per couple by April 1st Calgary Stampede • 4 Days • July 11 Includes admission, rodeo pass & evening show from $799 + GST Rejuvenation Tour • 5 Days • July 19 .................... $759 + GST

easy to do in Zurich because those route numbers are clearly marked, and friendly Zurich people are always around to help your parents find their way when they get lost—which mine tend to do. Switzerland is known for its terrific wooden toys, which have been made here for longer than even my daddy can remember, which is hard to believe. Want one? First, convince your parents, on a stroller tour of the lovely old town, that all you want is, “one little car.” Get them to take you to Franz Carl Weber, the most famous toy store in Switzerland. Then run from your stroller to the handmade wooden model of a yellow Swiss

•• ✈

Postbus with removable peg passengers and driver and say, “This one!” Watch your parents stare at the price, which would be a little over $100 of the green money they use back home, and every time they offer you a car or truck or tractor made in China that would set them back only a few francs, say, “I ever don’t want it!” Lucky for me, my parents like to see me with traditional toys that let me use my imagination. I really like my new Swiss Postbus. We stayed at the Eden au Lac, in a room with

See Zurich A30

www.sunwesttours.com

GAMBLING TOURS

VACATION CRUISES

Favourite 3 & 4 Day Trips, Silver Reef, Tulalip, Coeur D’Alene Call for details

South West Explorer • 10 Days • Sept 29 ............... from $970 Winter Getaway Cruise • 14 Days • Oct 28 .......... from $2329

Laughlin • 13 Days • Apr 7 ................................ $795 Wendover • 7 Days • Apr 20 & May 18......................$379 Tulalip Mother’s Day • 3 Days • May 10 ..................$259 Lincoln City • 6 Days • May 12 .................................$629 Northern Quest • 4 Days • May 14 ...........................$349 Coeur D’Alene & Northern Quest 4 Days • May 27 .....................................................$319

For all your cruising vacations, call Sunwest Tours!

Call a Sunwest Star Sales Agent for more details on these & many more amazing travel vacations today.

153 Pinto Road Kelowna • 250.765.9016 • Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm • Bold dates are guaranteed tours.

A30 www.kelownacapnews.com

Friday, March 1, 2013 Capital NewsC

TRAVEL

‘I’m OK with Zurich’ Zurich from A29 a lake view and a fireplace that really works. Whenever a boat came by, I shouted out, “Boat,” mak-

ing my daddy stop hunting around the floor for the peg people I kept pulling out of my Swiss Postbus—just so he could watch the boat with me,

CONTRIBUTED

AT THE HEART of Zurich there’s a tram running through it.

Travel Clothing for Men and Women 160 Dougall Rd. N. Kelowna (Behind Pizza Hut on Hwy. 33)

250.765.9548 www.outdoorsuperstore.ca

using the binoculars the hotel had left in our room. The hotel’s restaurant, the Eden, served us a dinner that mommy and daddy both said was the finest hotel dinner they had in their ever so many visits to Zurich. Daddy had soup and meat (Thai consomme with housemade shrimp dumplings, followed by a tagliata of beef filet); I had a pile of pasta on my plate, and I even ate some of it. Then I broked the plate, but the restaurant had ever so many others—I just wasn’t allowed to touch any of them after that. My daddy says I have a specialty in bashing precision German things— like the Miele vacuum cleaner that wasn’t working so well after I took it for a ride around our house. At dinner, I took daddy’s camera and dropped it. There was a “bash!” and daddy’s very brand-new B+W 72mm filter went from looking like finely made German glass to something like a paper snowflake. Serefino, the captain, made balloon animals for me, and our waiter, Chris-

CONTRIBUTED

A PRODUCE STAND has a steady stream of customers in the morning open-air market near the Lake Zurich. tian, took me to the kitchen, where I got to help scoop out my own chocolate ice cream. Whenever I get dessert, I also ask for a little cake. Lucky for me, the Eden makes really great little cakes. So does Caffe Al Leone, where we went for apple juice the next day. I noticed that, in Zurich, people who are drinking hot things

like coffee, tea or chocolate also like to have little cakes. These are very smart people. At Blaue Ente, another restaurant, my mommy ordered a plate of venison that she said was the best she had in ever so long; my daddy had pasta (meat ravioli in a foam truffle sauce); and I had spaghetti, which is really

great for practicing your slurping noises. To keep me busy this time, my parents brought my portable DVD player, which worked well enough until I tried to grab it. When daddy reached out to keep it from falling, he knocked his glass of grape juice (Jean-Rene Germanier Humagne Cepage Rouge du Valais Reserve 2007)

all over it! Do you know what happens when your daddy spills his juice onto a portable DVD player? It gets broke, and the waitress brings you coloured pencils and a colouring book and encourages you to occupy the rest of dinner in artistic

See Zurich A31

You auto swing by!

Haul on down to the re-imagined Disney California Adventure Park at the Disneyland Resort for a tow-rifﬁc time in the all-new Cars Land—where the Disney•Pixar Cars ﬁlm comes roaring to life with fun for the “en-tire” family!

3-night /4-day

Good Neighbor Hotel Vacation Package starting at

US $

per person , per day

for a family of 4; includes 4-Day Park Hopper Tickets. Book by 2/27/13.

Visit disneyland.ca/happier or call 866-60-DISNEY or your Travel Agent today. *US$85 per person, per day price based on quad occupancy (3 adults and 1 child [age 3–9]), with a Walt Disney Travel Company package, in a standard room at Best Western Plus Pavilions for 3 nights and 4-Day Disneyland Resort Park Hopper Tickets. Valid for most nights through 3/5/13 with travel being completed by 3/8/13. Check for offers associated with longer night stays. Total package price starts at US$1,348 at Best Western Plus Pavilions. Offer subject to availability and Blockout Dates; advance reservations required. Not valid with any other discount or promotion. Subject to restrictions and change without notice. 4-Day Disneyland Resort Park Hopper souvenir tickets expire thirteen (13) days after ﬁrst use or 3/11/13, whichever occurs ﬁrst, and each day of use of a ticket constitutes one (1) full day of use.Tickets may not be sold or transferred for commercial purposes. ©Disney/Pixar Walt Disney Travel Company CST #1022229-50 DLR-13-25051

CONTRIBUTED

THE MORNING VIEW from a guest room at Eden Au Lac hotel on Lake Zurich.

sCapital News Friday, March 1, 2013

www.kelownacapnews.com A31

TRAVEL

Zurich from A30

Erin Cebula, Spokesperson

pursuits. Then she gives you two little cakes. But I was bored by then with the videos, so that was a really good trade. There are ever so many other fun things we did in Zurich, like buying children’s music and chocolate milk and another shirt to wear after ever so many that my mommy had neatly packed were yucky from chocolate milk and little cakes. But the best part was on our last day. We were staying this time at the airport, just back in Zurich from our vacation (in Arosa, in the Swiss Alps), and for only one night so that I could adjust and not get cranky before we flew home. That night, at D the Hotel Radisson Blu at the airport, we saw a Wine Angel. The hotel has a tall wine cellar right in the lobby. It is so tall, a woman in a harness “flies” up to get the bottles. That’s silly! But this Wine Angel did her job so well, a man fell off his barstool, so much did he enjoy what he was drinking. But the next day was the one when I went in my stroller through the Zurich Airport, which is clean and full of signs to make sure that people who get lost a lot, like mommy and daddy, get where they want to go—like to great stores where we bought ever so much chocolate. We went to the observation deck, where there was a playground that had a big make-believe Swiss International airplane where kids could go inside and pretend they are pilots and passengers. On our way to the real Swiss airplane, my daddy made a funny face when the left rear wheel of my stroller, which had been making a grrrr-grrrr noise for days, broked and dragged sideways along the nice clean floor of the airport. That is OK because I’m big now and I real-

ly would rather walk on board the Swiss airplane and say, “How’s your day feeling?” to everyone. Nice people who all wore blue and white gave me little cakes and chocolate ice cream, and I got to watch kids’ videos on my seat back, even though my own DVD player had been broken by what my daddy wants you to know is a robust but balanced example of a unique Swiss varietal. I really like Zurich. I really like the hotels and the airport and flying in real Swiss airplanes. My daddy says that none of the friendly people who helped us is soon ever to forget me. I’m OK with that.

temporary atmosphere. Seefeldstrasse 223; telephone: +41-(0)-44 388 68 40. www.blaue-ente.ch. Caffe Al Leone is a fashionable cafe where, by Swiss tradition, sophisticated afternoon treats, remain both superior in quality and sensibly priced. Bahnhofstrasse 32; telephone: +41(0)-44-221-00-47; http:// www.caffealleone.ch. Shopping: Beyer Chronometrie (along with Tuerler, just up the street),

occupies the high end among the city’s many watch and jewelry dealers. Simply browsing is a pleasure. Bahnhofstrasse 31; telephone: +41-(0)43-344-63-63; www.beyer-ch.com. Franz Carl Weber has toys you know and toys you might not find outside Switzerland. For children, the store is a destination in itself. Bahnhofstrasse 62/Rennweg 43; telephone: +41 (0)44 225 78 78; www.fcw.ch.

PATRONS converse over their afternoon coffee at Caffe Al Leone in Zurich.

CONTRIBUTED

#110-3001 tutt St. oFFice HouRS: MonDaY - FRiDaY 9:00 aM - 4:30 PM 250-763-6133

Scenic DeStinationS

IF YOU GO

Getting There: The Swiss International flight crew did everything they could to make a toddler— and his parents—feel cared for and comfortable. Telephone: +1 877 359 7947; www.swiss.com. Staying and Dining: The Eden au Lac is a fivestar boutique hotel run in the traditional mold of a Central European grand hotel, meaning everything works in ways hidden from the guest so that he or she can relax and feel pampered. Restaurant Eden has 13 GaultMillau points. Address: Utoquai 45, 8008 Zurich; telephone: +41-(0)-44-26625-25; http://www.edenaulac.ch. The Radisson Blu Hotel, Zurich Airport is surprisingly quiet, given its location, and after a long journey, it is a relief to roll out of bed and roll your suitcase to the terminal. Reservations telephone: +41-(0)-44-80043-43; 1-800-333-3333; www.radissonblu.com/ hotel-zurichairport. Located in a former mill, Restaurant Bar Blaue Ente was Zurich’s original hip restaurant when it opened in 1986. Remarkably, it has stayed fresh since then and remains a destination for sophisticated dining with a con-

BeSt oF WaSHinGton & oReGon • 8 days • April 27, June 2 & Sept 22...... $829 coLuMBia GoRGe & Mt. St. HeLenS • 6 days • May 8 & Oct 2 ...... $699 Scenic Delights canYonS, MountainS & GeYSeRS • 16 days • May 26 .............. $2199 Canyons, Tetons & Yellowstone $100 EBD iDaHo GeMS • 5 days • June 17 ..................................................... $579 Hunt for gemstones in the Silver Valley – Wallace, ID. neW YoRK citY • 8 days • Oct 1 .................................................. $3400 neW YoRK citY & neW enGLanD cRuiSe •13 days Oct. 1 ......from $4200 SoutHeRn HoSPitaLitY • 24 days • Sept. 3 Book by June 1 & Save $300 per couple....................................... $4649 DiScoVeR neVaDa • 11 days • Oct 15 ............................................ $899 Includes Jackpot, Ely, Laughlin & Las Vegas

HoLiDaY ceLeBRationS, FeStiVaLS & BaSeBaLL eaSteR at tuLaLiP • 4 days • Mar 28* ...........................................$389 Includes Bellingham Bay Cruise eaSteR at SiLVeR ReeF • 4 days • Mar 28 ............................SaLe $339 Includes Bellingham Bay Cruise SWinoMiSH LoDGe & SKaGit tuLiPS • 4 days • Apr 8....................$299 tuLaLiP ReSoRt & SKaGit tuLiPS• 4 days • Apr 11*, 14* & 29* .. from $359 SiLVeR ReeF & SKaGit tuLiPS • 4 days • Apr 23 & 28 ..........SaLe $329 Includes Bellingham Bay Cruise WHaLeS & WiLDcaRDS • 4 days • June 25* ....................................$399 Includes San Juan Islands Day Cruise cHRiStMaS in JuLY at tulalip • 4 days • July 28 ............................$439 BLue JaYS in SeattLe • 4 days • Aug 5* .........................................$699 2nd coach now filling

GaMBLinG GetaWaYS & WinninG coMBinationS

CONTRIBUTED of the Central and South

WAITER Christian

A Gift in Memory Makes a Difference

Okanagan / Similkameen

Lengen tops a young diner’s ice cream dessert with whipped cream in the kitchen of Restaurant Eden in Zurich.

250-860-2356

of the Central and South Okanagan / Similkameen

SiLVeR ReeF • 3 days • Mar 6*, Apr 10*, June 12, July 9. ...............................$214 SiLVeR ReeF • 4 days • Feb 25*, Mar 14* (weekend), 17* & 25*, May 6 & 26 ... from $289 tuLaLiP • 3 days • Mar 11*, Apr 7*, May 21, June 4, July 10.... .............$259 tuLaLiP • 4 days • Mar 3*, 11* & 19*, May 7* & 14* .........................$349 Reno • 8 days • Mar 9*, 16* & 23*, Apr 13*, May 11.................... from $339 SWinoMiSH • 3 days • June 19 & July 22 ................................ from $209 coeuR D’aLene • 4 days • May 14, June 20 BINGO BUS New PKG valued up to $165! ...................................................... from $259 noRtHeRn QueSt • 4 days • Apr 15, June 11 ..................................$365 cLeaRWateR ReSoRt • 4 days • Apr 28, Oct 6, Nov 17 .......... from $339 cLeaRWateR & tuLaLiP • 5 days • May 27 & Sept 22 ........... from $469 LucKY eaGLe & SiLVeR ReeF • 5 days • includes Mt. St. Helens May 27 & July 15 ....$464 LucKY eaGLe & tuLaLiP • 5 days • June 24 & Sept 2 includes Mt. St. Helens ....$499 TOLL FREE:

www.unitedwaycso.com

1-877-786-3860 www.sunfuntours.ca

BC Reg # 3015-5. Subject to change. HST on Canadian Tours only. *Prices based on dbl incl. applicable discounts. *Indicates Guaranteed Departure.

LASTHURRY! WEEKEND to buy for Exotic Vacation or $25,000 cash! Bonus Prize deadline midnight Mar. 8

Super Grand Prize Choices

‘Help the kids’

Choose Your favourite Home or $2

MILLION

AND NEW UP TO .. . MILLION

Winner will choose 1 prize option; other prize options will not be awarded. Tickets/Rules of Play/Details:

bcchildren.com

or call

Lottery

1- 888-887-8771

Chances are 1 in 288,000 (total tickets for sale) to win a grand prize. Chances are 1 in 482,600 (total tickets for sale) to win the 50/50 prize. Problem Gambling Help Line 1-888-795-6111 www.bcresponsiblegambling.ca

CHILDRENS HOSPITAL

Know your limit, play within it.

BC Gaming Event Licence #50468 BC Gaming Event Licence #50469

19+ to play!

A32 www.kelownacapnews.com

Friday, March 1, 2013 Capital NewsC

2690 Hwy. 97 North • Kelowna

ENTERPRISE

CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM FIAT

1-888-894-9642 • www.okanagandodge.com

CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE

DL# 30539

Come & see why we are the number one volume retail dealer in the BC Interior! Stk#12DJG47310

MARKET VALUE

17,500

“Carly would like to thank Jeremiah and the Team at The Big Store for the awesome new deal and service on her new Dodge Dart!”

2013 RAM 1500

2009 Dodge Journey AWD OK DODGE BEST VALUE

2008 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT 4x4 Stk#13RQ152410

16,711

MARKET VALUE

19,995

2012 Ram 1500 SLT 4x4 CREW CAB

31,888

30,995

19,988

13RR0443

100

9,995

Bi-weekly

2008 Ford Ranger Ext Cab 4x4 Stk13RQ164820

OK DODGE BEST VALUE

2 DOOR

28,888

8,995

MARKET VALUE

2013 JEEP WRANGLER

OK DODGE BEST VALUE

29,888 Stk#13RQ883410

MARKET VALUE

18,986

Stk#13DJ207820

OK DODGE BEST VALUE

2010 Grand Cherokee Limited

MARKET VALUE

15,995

14,488

2012 Mazda 2

2011 Ford Fiesta

OK DODGE BEST VALUE

Stk#EN205725

Stk#EN131966

MARKET VALUE

13,990

12,996

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Stk#EN173712

33,995

21,988 112

or $

14,999

13,589

2012 Fiat 500 Sport Stk#AE111062

OK DODGE BEST VALUE

2013 GRAND CARAVAN

32,488

MARKET VALUE

Bi-weekly

13T06795

OK DODGE BEST VALUE

MARKET VALUE

16,994

14,987

2009 Dodge Caliber

2010 Chrysler Town & Country

OK DODGE BEST VALUE

Stk#13DG865210

Stk#13DJ207810

MARKET VALUE

11,498

MARKET VALUE

19,988 100

12,595 2013 Dodge Durango 7 Pass AWD $

Stk#EN500375

MARKET VALUE

OK DODGE BEST VALUE

Stk#EN500306

OK DODGE BEST VALUE

MARKET VALUE

28,595

MARKET VALUE

16,995

27,488

✔ BAD CREDIT ✔ DIVORCE

2010 Grand Caravan Stk#P464596

17,388 16,488 2007 Ram 1500 ‘Hemi’ MARKET VALUE

47,988 266

✔ DISABILITY ✔ CREDIT COUNSELLING

15,488

OK DODGE BEST VALUE

Bi-weekly

Stk#12RQ821210

MARKET VALUE

12,700

to vehicle ownership & credit freedom

Can’t get credit?

OK DODGE BEST VALUE $

three simple steps ✔ BANKRUPT ✔ SLOW PAYER

Stk#13DJ208310

22,788 12RQ5836

18,988

OK DODGE BEST VALUE

BEST PRICE IN PROVINCE!

20,495

2012 Jeep Patriot

DIESEL!

Stk#P200385

MARKET VALUE

2012 RAM 3500 4X4

25,995 2010 Ram 1500 4x4 TRX $

Bi-weekly

13GV9545

34,888

36,995 2013 Grand Caravan “stow n go” $

OK DODGE BEST VALUE

2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser

Stk#EN222296

MARKET VALUE

LEAThEAD hwy. 97 NoRTh

www.facebook.com/okanagandodge

9,999

Don’t Wait! Call Direct Car Credit at 888.440.7215

Make an appointment for a credit consultation today for best vehicle selection

You’re Approved! Drive home in your new car or truck with a smile!

bonus Receive a VISA credit card with your approval to help you re-establish your credit!

A,B and D are with $2500 downpayment and at 4.49% APR and for a 96 month term. C is with $2500 down payment and at 4.99% APR and a 96 month term.Total Payments A) $32,452; B) $25,796; C)$57,828; D) $23,300. Vehicles may not be as shown. All payments plus taxes & fees. Prices also do not include administration fee of $495. On Approved Credit.

B SECTION • FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2013 • CAPITAL NEWS

MOTORING

▼ ROAD AND TRACK TEST

Who knew Jeeps could go like this Rob Beintema

specifications and features a wide track with changes of elevation, hairpin corners, sweeping curves, challenging esses and long high speed straightaways along its 5.5 km length. The pavement is fresh, almost virginal, marked with only a few of the rubber trails and tales of disaster that angle into the walls and runoff areas. It would be easy to be cowed by a track like this and I am suitably respectful, especially after the “no race” lecture. Until, of course, I catch sight of the vehicle ahead of me. It is growing ever larger in my windshield. A few more turns and then

CONTRIBUTOR

CONTRIBUTED

THE 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE SRT seen here being tested at the Circuit of the Americas FIA track in Texas. The fastest Jeep ever

blends V8 Hemi power with a new eight-speed transmission, revised Selec-Trac full-time four-wheel-drive and with a host of enhancements inside and out for the 2014 model year.

4x4

AWD

2008 TOYOTA TACOMA CREW CAB

6,755

17,990

NOW

28,990

NOW

Automatic, A/C, loaded, hard to find STK #M1616 Was $26,990

See Jeep B2

4x4

2007 PONTIAC G5

Great car and a great price, 5 speed with A/C, local trade in. STK #13009A

Was $8,990

AUSTIN, TX—“It’s not a race,” they tell you repeatedly. The laps are not timed. The stands stand quiet and empty. There are no pit crews. No TV cameras. No paparazzi. No Carl Haas running after your car, waving his cigar and a racing contract. No cup. No trophy. No champagne. I know all this. We had already driven the surrounding roads and this was, after all, just a controlled venue to explore performance capabilities. But what a venue! The Circuit of the Americas was carved out of the Texas hills, designed to Formula One

24,990

NOW

2009 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN LT

Loaded, leather, roof, 4x4, great family move @ way less than half price. STK #M1621

28,990

NOW

MARCH MADNESS MARKDOWNS! THESE UNITS HAVE GOTTA GO! AWD

2010 NISSAN SENTRA S

Loaded, auto, A/C, power everything. Best deal in town. STK #M1629

10,990

DL#30446

NOW

2008 BMW 3231

Local Kelowna trade with only 63K STK #M1640

19,990

Was $21,990 NOW

2006 HONDA CIVIC DX-G

2010 FORD FOCUS SE

Auto, A/C, power everything. STK #M1545

10,990

Was $12,990 NOW

24,500

NOW

VALLEY MITSUBISHI

VALLEYMITSUBISHI MITSUBISHI VALLEY

Loaded, one owner, local trade, auto. STK #M1561

Was $12,990

9,975

NOW

2350 Enterprise Way Kelowna | 250.860.6300 | www.valleymitsubishi.ca

B2 www.kelownacapnews.com

Friday, March 1, 2013 Capital NewsC

MOTORING ▼ JEEP

Descendant of original off-road warrior at home on a track

the long 130 mph straight and you try to gain ground by holding your nerve longer than the other guy, roaring in at full-bore closer to the corner, outbraking, tracking through the apex and then back on

the gas. The gap is shrinking. The pace heats up, more corner squeals and then the home straight and an arm comes out of the vehicle ahead and waves me by. It’s one of the young pups, which makes it even

CONTRIBUTED

A NEW LAUNCH control button next to the

Selec-Trac mode selector knob ensures solid starts with reduced wheel spin and maximum traction.

2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF Hatchback, auto, 2.0L, 4 cyl., 136,474 kms.

6,675

All vehicles come with complete safety inspection.

1791 Baron Rd • 250-712-0011

DL#30728

LARGE SELECTION OF FLEET & LEASE RETURNS

FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED DON’T PAY FOR 3 MONTHS O.A.C. 08 Chev Silverado 1500 LT

17,897

$ #4355

15,794

$ #4304-2

CONTRIBUTED

NEW FOR 2014, an SRT-exclusive heated three-spoke steering wheel gives drivers a chunky grip, a flat bottom, bigger paddle-shifters and comfort, convenience and connectivity controls. which is pretty impressive for a beast boasting a 2336 kg (5150 lb) curb weight. Top speed is rated at 257 km/h. The standard 6.4-litre Hemi V8 carries over with 470 hp at 6,000 rpm and 465 lb/ft of torque at 4,300 rpm. But that power is now mated to an allnew 8HP70 eight-speed

AUTO CENTRE 100

44 per cent improvement over the 2,268 kg (5,000 lb) towing capacity from the previous model, giving the SRT practical application to match its performance Jones. Working alongside Chrysler’s FuelSaver Technology, a system that deactivates four cylinders when conditions allow,

10 Dodge Gr. Caravan

12 Chev Cruze LT Auto

15,869

#4388 STO ‘N GO

08 Pacific Coaches Tango 2760

SERVICE

other pre-owned to choose from

automatic. This is a fully electronic transmission with an adaptive shift map that improves performance, enhances fuel economy and finally brings the SRT up to towing par with its other Grand Cherokee siblings. The new tow rating, at 3,265 kg (7,200 lb), is a

OVER

LARGEST SELECTION WE NEED YOUR TRADES WE PAY TOP DOLLAR

08 F350 King Ranch

07 Dodge Caliber SXT

41,794

#4402 Only 29,000 km

06 Honda Odyssey LX

sweeter. I mash the gas, blast past and crack my own windows to hear the distant cheers of a vivid imagination, along with the grandstand echoes of the Jeep’s engine and exhaust roar. And, yes, you did read that right—Jeep. As ludicrous as that may sound at first—a descendant of the original army offroad warrior lumbering about on a track designed for Formula One cars—anyone familiar with the SRT legacy will know that it really isn’t that much of a mismatch. The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT is the performance offshoot of Jeep’s premium flagship. It makes its muscle the old fashioned way, with brute force and V8 power, but that classic combo has been stroked with technological changes made across the board for the 2014 Grand Cherokee lineup, modifications that make this the fastest Jeep ever. The SRT promises performance times of 0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds, 0-160-0 km/h in 16.3 seconds and it can cover the classic drag race quarter mile in the mid13 second range. All of

08 Ram 3500

39,897

2655 Enterprise Way, Kelowna BC

23,869

#4379

2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie 04 Chev Silverado 2500

12,979

250.712.0668

Shop Online at www.eliteautocentre.ca

6,995

14,764

$ #4352-1

19,890

08 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

$ #4284-2

$ #4362

06 Pontiac G5 Pursuit SE

12,896

07 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT

$ #4374

the increase in the number of cogs makes a nod to better fuel economy. There’s even a new Eco button on the centre-stack, that will adjust shifts and performance on those rare occasions when an SRT driver isn’t giving the gas pedal the full welly. Fuel economy is now rated at 16/10.7L/100km (city/hwy). I last tested a 2012 SRT8 predecessor (rated at 17.1/11.4L/100km (city/A hwy)) and averagedc 17.2L/100km. My com-t bined numbers are usually closer to the “city” rating so I would expect the new 2014 SRT to give you a real world average of around 16L/100km. While I’m not too sure how often SRT drivers will engage the Eco but-

See Jeep B3

#4367

11,879

#4344 NEW LIFT

07 VW Rabbit Hatchback

#4322

07 Ford Mustang Conv.

10 GMC Sierra 1500

19,769

#4396

14,860

#4196-1

IN THE VALLEY

8,974

#4397

•No Credit •Bankruptcy •Bad Credit •Self Employed

GET APPROVED TODAY

Now you can use the Internet to add your own non-profit event to the Capital News Stuff to Do. Simply go to kelownacapnews.com, look for the calendar and click on Add Event.

13,690

#4256 4X4

CREDIT PROBLEMS? Apply Online... or Call Steve 250-712-0668

DL#10758

Jeep from B1

For breaking news check out : kelownacapnews.com

sCapital News Friday, March 1, 2013

www.kelownacapnews.com B3

MOTORING

Launch button optimizes engine power, traction to hustle Jeep from B2 ton, I’m pretty sure they will be fascinated with the new Launch button designed to control initial acceleration. Stab the button, floor the gas and the big behemoth will optimize engine power and traction to hustle you down the road. That power is put down to the pavement through an improved and retuned Selec-Track fulltime four-wheel-drive

system that adapts torque distribution through five driver-selected mode settings on the console— Auto, Snow, Tow, Sport and Track. The front/rear power ratios for those different setting are 40/60 Auto, 50/50 Snow and Tow, 35/65 Sport and 30/70 Track. After all this discussion about get-up-and-go, it wouldn’t hurt to mention that the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT also

A NEW leather-wrapped, T-handle shifter

CONTRIBUTED

complements the new eight-speed automatic transmission for 2014.

has some other impressive performance values, like 100-0 km/h braking in 35 metres (116 feet) and a taut and sport-tuned suspension designed to handle its mass and muscle. All of this performance potential is wrapped in a handsomely revised package. The signature, seven-slot grille is shorter and gnarlier. New slimmer headlamps are set against a unique black background to distinguish SRT from other 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee models. LED light treatment is mirrored front and back. And a more aerodynamically efficient rear spoiler tops an all-new, one-touch powered liftgate branded with a new SRT badge (the engine cylinder number reference has been dropped). Inside, the race-inspired interior features all the bells and whistles you’d expect from this premium trim level. New enhancements inside the 2014 Grand Cherokee SRT include the new Uconnect 8.4-inch display screen and multimedia controls with SRT-exclusive Performance Pages, including recent track times, lateral acceleration, 0-100 km/h times and much more. There’s a new leather-wrapped, T-handle shifter, new gauge display and a redesigned, SRT-exclusive heated three-spoke steering wheel with a flat bottom, bigger paddle-shifters and comfort, convenience and con-

CONTRIBUTED

WAITING on the pit lane at the Circuit of the Americas track. The new 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT includes

new rear LED treatment on larger taillamps, a new more aerodynamically efficient rear spoiler, new power liftgate and new SRT badging. nectivity controls on the spokes. Laguna leather, surround sound, I could go on and on. But, the only surround sound I want switches on with a stab of the Start button. On pit lane, I watch the SRT ahead of me start up the sharp incline towards Turn 1 as I wait for the track marshal’s “Go!”. I start to wonder if I can catch him. Even though this, uhh, isn’t really a race.

JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE SRT 2014

Body Style: fourdoor, performance SUV Drive Method: front-engine, four-wheeldrive Engine: 6.4-litre OHV Hemi V8 (470 hp; 465 lb/ft) Towing: 3,265 kg (7.200 lbs) Cargo: 994 litres (35.1 cu ft); 1,945 litres (68.7 cu ft) with rear seat folded Fuel Economy: 16/10.7L/100km (city/ highway) Price: $62,995 Web: www.jeep.ca

CONTRIBUTED

ROB BEINTEMA ready to roll in the new 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT at the Circuit of the Americas outside of Austin, Texas, a brand new racetrack specifically designed for Formula One and other premium events.

Metroland Media Group Wheelstalk.com

DRIVE TODAY! 2009 BMW X6 50i Twin Turbo $48,750 or $

344 bi-weekly

1 LOCAL OWNER, NO ACCIDENTS 2003 MERCEDES BENZ C32 AMG

$15,450 or

RARE SPORTS SEDAN!

2010 VW JETTA TDI COMFORTLINE

N575

110

$19,450 or

bi-weekly

1 LOCAL OWNER, NO ACCIDENTS

N624

128

2001 AUDI A6 2.7L BI-TURBO

bi-weekly

$9,850 or

1 LOCAL OWNER, NO ACCIDENTS

LINCOLN AVIATOR ULTIMATE

N620

N626

bi-weekly

$12,850 or FULLY LOADED, MINT

N606

2004 NISSAN MURANO

bi-weekly

$12,850 or

1 LOCAL OWNER, NO ACCIDENTS

N614

bi-weekly

Cars - Trucks - Boats - RVs - Motorcycles – Any Year, Make or Model $0 down and flexible terms available OAC. Every lease is tailor made for you! No payments for 90 days. Rates as low as 4.99% OAC. Payment based on 4.99% with 30% down payment 72 month term oac. Call about our Guaranteed Approval program. DL: 30267

1-866-821-9905

1130 Leathead Road, Kelowna

www.westcoastauto.ca

B4 www.kelownacapnews.com B4 www.kelownacapnews.com

Friday, March 1, 2013 Capital News Friday, March 1, 2013 Capital News C

Your community. Your classiﬁeds.

250.763.7114 fax 250.862.5275 email classiﬁed@kelownacapnews.com INDEX IN BRIEF FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS TRAVEL CHILDREN EMPLOYMENT BUSINESS SERVICES PETS & LIVESTOCK MERCHANDISE FOR SALE REAL ESTATE RENTALS AUTOMOTIVE ADULT ENTERTAINMENT LEGAL NOTICES

Announcements

Obituaries

Engagements GORDON and Heidi Kirschner of Kelowna, BC are pleased to announce the engagement of their only daughter Brianne Elaina Kirschner to Kristoffer Eric Ulvaan, eldest son of Dave and Bev Ulvaan of Lake Country, BC, on February 14, 2013. Wedding to take place in Kelowna , BC this summer.

Obituaries

Toll Free: 1-800-665-4143 (BC)

Births

Weddings

15818 Industrial Ave. Summerland, BC V0H 1Z6 www.gracogranite.com

Weddings

Birth Announcements

Copyright and/or properties subsist in all advertisements and in all other material appearing in this edition of bcclassiﬁed.com. Permission to reproduce wholly or in part and in any form whatsoever, particularly by a photographic or offset process in a publication must be obtained in writing from the publisher. Any unauthorized reproduction will be subject to recourse in law.

To find out the many benefits of pre-arranging please call 762-2299

Terance Coderre Assistant Manager

1211 SUTHERLAND AVENUE

www.firstmemorialkelowna.com

Starting at

Call the Classifieds to book a space

763-7114

Larry and Helen Elderkin & Rainer and Gisela Krissler

or email: classified@kelownacapnews.com

Celebrations

Are pleased to announce the engagement of their children

Judy Lynn to Karl Krissler Wedding to take place July 2013

bcclassiﬁed.com reserves the right to revise, edit, classify or reject any advertisement and to retain any answers directed to the bcclassiﬁed.com Box Reply Service and to repay the customer the sum paid for the advertisement and box rental.

Advertisers are reminded that Provincial legislation forbids the publication of any advertisement which discriminates against any person because of race, religion, sex, color, nationality, ancestry or place of origin, or age, unless the condition is justiﬁed by a bona ﬁde requirement for the work involved.

FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICE

ZIMMERSCHIED, GERTRUD

bcclassified.com 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.

DISCRIMINATORY LEGISLATION

Obituaries

“Memories made to last”

AGREEMENT

It is agreed by any display or Classiﬁed Advertiser requesting space that the liability of the paper in the event of failure to publish an advertisement shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for that portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect item only, and that there shall be no liability in any event beyond the amount paid for such advertisement. The publisher shall not be liable for slight changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the value of an advertisement.

Obituaries

My wonderful friend, Gertrud passed away at the Central Okanagan Hospice on February 25, 2013 at the age of 79, after a long courageous battle with cancer. Gertrud was predeceased by her husband, Werner in 2006 and survived by one son, Peter(Lily), two grandchildren and one great-grandson, of Beaumont, AB. Gertrud was an accomplished stitcher and created many beautiful framed embroideries. She loved her home, her garden with the beautiful roses and shopping. I had the privilege of being her friend/caregiver prior to her stay at Hospice and Gertrud leaves me with precious memories. I want to thank the incredible staff, nurses and volunteers for the wonderful care, compassion and love that was given to Gertrud and (me) during her 9 month stay in your beautiful facility. You truly became her family, you always made her feel special with your hugs and kind words. Allan and I will miss our friend and neighbor. Rest In Peace My Friend.~ Kristina Chase Donations can be made to the Central Okanagan Hospice 2035 Ethel Street, Kelowna, BC. V1Y 1Z6

LILY (MERLE) PURVIS July 23, 1915 – February 23, 2013

75th

Happy Birthday JACK Love from your family FOR THE AFTERNOON CUP...

2x2 ad space

2x4 ad space

+ $2.25 eEdition

Spread the word to family and friends!

ON THE WEB:

CALL 250-763-7114

bc classified.com

Place a classiﬁed word ad and...

IT WILL GO ON LINE!

It is with great sadness that we announce that Merle passed away peacefully in her sleep at home. She was predeceased by her husband Tom, in 1996.She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Betsy Buchanan (Bob), her granddaughters Dawn MacLeod (Glenn) and Dee Buchanan (Dorothy). She will also be sadly missed by her great-grandchildren Joel and Jana as well as Dorothy’s children Caitlyn and Matthew. Merle was born in Montreal 97 years ago and worked in the catering department at Eaton’s. In 1974 the family moved to Cranbrook, and then to Kelowna 33 years ago. She enjoyed her card games with all who shared her life-her family and friends. Up until recently, she also enjoyed going out shopping at WalMart twice a week, where she greeted sales staff as old friends, not to forget the bus drivers who used to drive her there. Her family was her greatest joy, from making gingerbread houses with her grandchildren to making up Christmas packages, etc. She also had a strong passion for the Toronto Blue Jays, cheering them on the whole season, as well as watching tennis and curling. She herself was an avid baseball and tennis player in her youth. In her last years, she enjoyed our pets, as well as watching the many birds that came to the feeders in the back yard. We will miss and cherish our memories of our “NANA” and we are so thankful that we were able to have her at home in her last years. The family will hold a private celebration of her life in the near future. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mem.com and searching her name under stories. Arrangements entrusted to First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna, BC (250)762-2299.

sCapital Capital News News Friday, Friday,March March1,1,2013 2013

Information

www.kelownacapnews.com B5 B5 www.kelownacapnews.com

Announcements

Cards of Thanks

Announcements

Funeral Homes

Obituaries

IN MEMORY OF... LUDWIG PETER FLAMAN

Coming Events

May 30, 1929- February 1, 2013

Credible Cremation

Services Ltd.

Lesley H. Luff Senior/Owner Licensed Director Sensible pricing for practical people.

$1190 + taxes

Basic Cremation No hidden costs.

24 Hrs 250-493-3912 559 Ellis Street, Penticton V2A 4M4

www.crediblecremation.com

Career Opportunities

Family Owned

Information

ON-SITE CREMATORIUM

250-860-6440

1910 Windsor Road, Kelowna

www.everdenrust.com

Career Opportunities

Coming Events SEED Swap, Saturday, March 9, 10am-3pm. Local organic heirloom seeds, plants, swap table, food & more! KLO Campus, 1000 KLO Rd. For Info: 250-764-4810

Exhibit Control Oﬃcer Police Records Section

Career Opportunities

Myrna and Lou’s families would like to express appreciation and thanks for all the kind words love and messages of sympathy, comfort and support.

We’re on the net at www.bcclassiﬁed.com

Kelowna’s Most Wanted! Join the Exhibit Control section of our RCMP support team. You would be responsible for the security and safekeeping of all property seized by or surrendered to the RCMP.

DOUG HENRY HARDWICK passed away February 7, 2013 at his residence in Princeton. Anyone seeking information. Please contact John Bey at 1-250-295-3970

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.

The successful applicant will log, record and transfer all exhibits into storage and monitor all movements in accordance with policy and procedure, ensure storage sites and exhibits are properly maintained to avoid contamination, dispose of exhibits by identifying lawful owners for return of property, and present at RCMP training days. Critical qualifications include: relevant police experience, advanced communication and problem-solving skills, a high level of administrative proficiency and flexibility.

Personals

We offer career and professional development, progressive employment practices, and an “earned day off program”. This management position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits plan. Apply online at kelowna.ca/careers by March 10, 2013.

FIND YOUR SOMEONE SPECIAL with a personal ad. A Special price for you to help you find LOVE. 5 lines 3 inserts (1 week) $29.00 + tax We also have Box #’s for an additional $8.00 Classified at 250-763-7114

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

Crime Reviewer

GENEROUS Sugar Daddy wanted by attractive lady in 30’s for wining, dining and much more Must be clean and discreet. Apply to Box #339 Capital News 2495 Enterprise Way Kelowna BC,V1X 7K4 Senior Gent seeks Senior Female companionship to share & accompany on periodic outings. For further info or interview call 768-8584 after 5pm

By The Book! We audit over 70,000 investigation files annually! Bring your knowledge of police investigation, changing laws and policies and procedures to provide advice to RCMP members and ensure proper documentation and file accuracy. Review file and investigation data, crime trends and patterns, and identify opportunities for further enquiry. The successful candidate will possess superior analytical and problem solving skills and excellent consultation, communication and inter personal skills to deal with clients and stake holders. Initiative and ability to work independently while functioning as part of the quality assurance team is key. This position also requires strong organizational and time management skills, advanced computer skills, and experience with RCMP systems. The ability to obtain and maintain an enhanced RCMP security clearance is required. We offer career and professional development and progressive employment practices. This exempt position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits plan.

Lost & Found

FOUND: About $100 worth of empty cans & bottles found by Hartman Hill. (250)462-1861 FOUND: Bus pass, please call to identify, (250)763-7697

Be part of our unique approach to retail. We’re hiring Team Leaders and are seeking talented people who will be responsible for hiring, training and supervising team members. If you have a passion for creating dynamic teams that result in an exceptional shopping experience for our guests, we can’t wait to hear from you.

Travel

Timeshare

CANCEL YOUR Timeshare. NO Risk Program, STOP Mortgage & Maintenance Payments Today. 100% Money Back Guarantee. FREE Consultation. Call Us NOW. We Can Help! 1-888-356-5248.

Employment Business Opportunities

Apply online at kelowna.ca/careers by March 10, 2013. Applicants not contacted within three weeks of the competition closing date are thanked for their interest. kelowna.ca/careers

Join our team. Expect the best.

target.ca/careers

Are you ready to be your own boss & operate your own business but do not have a fortune to invest? Mac’s has the program for you. Our dealership program gives you the power of ownership without the inflated costs of a franchise. In return you get a $5000 guaranteed base plus a percentage of sales. For more details email:

david.scott@macs.ca

B6 B6 www.kelownacapnews.com www.kelownacapnews.com

Friday,March March1,1,2013 2013 Capital Capital News NewsC Friday,

Employment

Business Opportunities

Education/Trade Schools

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;BUSINESS LOANSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; For a new start up or expansion loans, contact Community Futures Developement Corp. Dave Scott, Loan Manager, 250-868-2132 ext 227 OWN A COMPUTER WORK FROM ANYWHERE. Two step process. Request online info, review. Set-up phone interview. Serious people Only: Call : 250 558 9231

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking Class 1 Drivers to haul dry vans Western Canada & US. Only drivers with 2 years exp. & US border crossing capability. Dedicated tractors, paid drops, direct deposit. No phone calls Fax 250-546-0600

21 WEEK HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM Prepare for a Career in Heavy Equipment Operation. Introducing our new Apprenticeship Program which includes: â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘

â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘

ITA Foundation ITA HEO Theory Multi Equipment Training (Apprenticeship hours logged) CertiďŹ cates included are: Ground Disturbance Level 2

WHMIS Traffic Control First Aid Reserve your seat for April 1, 2013. Taylor Pro Training Ltd at 1-877-860-7627 www.taylorpro training.com

Farm Workers Company Line Driver (f/t) We are currently looking for a F/T Company Line Driver. Requires a Class 1 license, consistent trips and start times. We are a growing, progressive and well respected carrier specializing in the transportation of perishable and dry freight, since 1957. We are currently looking for an individual to support our Founding Values for future success at our Kelowna Terminal. Please drop off resume, cover letter and abstract to: 901 Alsgard Street, Kelowna, BC, V1X 7J2 Attn: Kerry Weber Required Immediately: Experienced Class 1 Drivers with at least 3 years verifiable experience for the following positions: Part Time Canada/ US capable; Casual /On Call Boat Truck driver Canada/US; Full Time Drivers for future scheduled runs. Please indicate on your resume position applying for. Please fax resume to 250-546-0600 or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com No phone calls please.

Employment

Farm Workers

Help Wanted

Orchard in Coldstream requires person for thinning, pruning & picking apples. $10.25/hr or piece work rate. Long hours, 6days/week. June20-Oct31. Send resume to rn4150@gmail.com

Help Wanted 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

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. ORCHARD & field workers needed for thinning, pruning weeding & picking. Start June 1st, 2013. 40hrs per week. $10.25/hr. Fax resume to: Byrnes Farms (778)-484-0061

WGP-210 Holdings Ltd. (O/A Tim Hortons) at 160 Hollywood Rd., Kelowna is looking for a Food Counter Attendant. Full time, shift work (nights, overnights, early mornings, weekends) $10.25/hr. Apply within or fax 250-763-4322. Cherry Sorters, Pickers & Pruners required $10.25/hr. February 11 - November 30. Sorting at 991 Salmon River Road, Salmon Arm, BC; Picking at Oyama, BC & Area. Apply with online form @ www.kalwoodfarms.com

Career Opportunities

FARM labour required for orchard. Thinning,mprunning and hand harvest of apples. Experience preferred. Please fax resume to 250763-1427

Employment

Landmark I #210-1726 Dolphin Ave. Kelowna, BC www.cfdcco.bc.ca

YOUTH MEAN BUSINESS

Employment

Help Wanted

BEAUDOIN Diamond Drilling Ltd. West Kelowna, BC is looking for experienced Diamond Driller, 3-5 yrs exp. for helicopter & camp job, to work in Yukon in June 2013. $30/hr plus bonus. Fax: 778-755-0522 Phone: 250-870-1099, email: mario_beau@hotmail.com

TJâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S The Kiddies Store, BCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S largest baby & childrens furniture store in Kelowna is accepting resumes for a PT position. Retail & computer exp an asset, apply in person at unit #4-360 Spedding Crt.,250860-2229 kelowna@tjskids.com

WGP-210 Holdings Ltd. (O/A Tim Hortons) at 1694 Powick Rd., Kelowna is looking for a Food Counter Attendant. Full time, shift work (nights, overnights, early mornings, weekends) $10.25/hr. Apply within or fax 250-717-3987

CAUTION

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.

EI CLAIM Denied? Need Help? 18yrs Exp. As an EI Officer. Will prepare & Present Appeals. Reasonable Rates. Call Bernie Hughes, Toll Free at 1-877-581-1122. ORCHARD WORKERS Pruning, harvesting $10.25/hr or piece rate 10/hrs per day, June 20 to Oct. 31. Gutknecht Orchards Ltd., Vernon Fax: 250-542-6647 email: begutknecht@shaw.ca Resident Manager for 20 unit Silver Star Motel,Vernon Fax 250-545-3859 email silverstar motel@shaw.ca

Attend a free Information Session: Fridays from 10am â&#x20AC;&#x201D;12 noon

Call 250-868-2132 Funding provided through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Agreement

Help Wanted

Home Care/Support SENIOR Care available Need help with bathing, appts, meds, meals etc? 718-2060

Help Wanted

ADVERTISING SALES CONSULTANT Part-Time Sales Associate required for the Thompson-Okanagan Area to renew & acquire new client ads for our well-established publication in this territory. Self-motivated with a sales background and some computer skills. Must have own vehicle. Well-suited for retiree! We supply all marketing tools. Salary/commission including bonuses.

Send resume to samnlou@telus.net

WANTED

EXPERIENCED KITCHEN MANAGER )*3*/( -&"4& 01&3"5034

Summer Students

Is this you? You will need all aspects in Kitchen Manager Duties.

t 'MBU %FDL %JWJTJPO &YQBOEJOH t )PNF 8FFLFOET t $PNQFUJUJWF $PNQFOTBUJPO t 1FOTJPO 1MBO BOE #FOFGJUT t 5SBDUPS 1VSDIBTF 0QUJPO

We are looking for someone who can focus on great strong work ethic, running and being a part of our phenomenal team.

.JO :FBST 4VQFS # &YQFSJFODF

You need to be someone with at least 3 years of kitchen management experience. With your past history being something youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re proud of.

We are a part of our community focus and are very passionate about our work and accept nothing less from our team.

1MFBTF 4FOE "CTUSBDU BOE 3FTVNF UP Fax "UUO ,FMMZ &NBJM LIBXLJOT!BSSPX DB 1IPOF

The City of Kelowna currently has opportunities for Summer Students.

WGP-210 Holdings Ltd. (O/A Tim Hortons) at 3255 Lakeshore Rd., Kelowna is looking for a Food Counter Attendant. Full time, shift work (nights, overnights, early mornings, weekends) $10.25/hr. Apply within or fax 250-712-9893

Your performance is of the upmost importance. Enumeration will be based on experience. Please send your resumes to Box #339 c/o the Kelowna Capital News, 2495 Enterprise Way, Kelowna, BC, V1X 7K2.

Apply online at www.kelowna.ca/careers kelowna.ca/careers

Career Opportunities

Start your Health Care Career in less than a year!

Education/Trade Schools

,QWHULRU +HDY\ (TXLSPHQW 2SHUDWRU 6FKRRO

Study online or on campus

OPERATORS

Nursing Unit Clerk â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6 months - Work in the heart of the hospital

ARE IN DEMAND

Pharmacy Technician â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8 months - The ďŹ rst CCAPP accredited program in BC x

Financial Aid available â&#x20AC;˘ PCTIA and CCAPP accredited

1-877-840-0888 www.ThompsonCC.ca

Âľ/LNH 8VÂś

Â&#x2030;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2026;Â&#x201C;Â&#x192;Â&#x2C6;Â?Â?Â&#x152; Â&#x192;Â?Â?

Medical Transcriptionist â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9 months - Work online or in hospitals

Call Today For Free Info Kit

Education/Trade Schools

x x x

NO Simulators ,Q WKH VHDW 7UDLQLQJ 2QO\ 1HYHU VKDUH HTXLSPHQW REAL WORLD TASKS -RE ERDUG SODFHPHQW DLG )5(( 6,7( 72856 Classes start every Monday &DOO &DOO )XQGLQJ RSWLRQV &DOO IRU GHWDLOV

Education/Trade Schools

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.

Education/Trade Schools

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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the average age of a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in BC is 47 years â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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.

Toll Free:

1-87-STENBERG www.stenbergcollege.com

sCapital News Friday, March 1, 2013

www.kelownacapnews.com B7

We never stop moving®

www.KelownaRealEstate.com

Westside

HALF ACRE LOT!

SE Kelowna, 5 bed/3 baths. 3 bedrooms up, 2 down. Totally redone interior, hardwood and tile floors, new kitchen & baths, all new stainless steel appliances. Fireplace, wrap around deck. RV parking. Roof is 2 years old. Lovely nature views in a natural setting. For more details, call Roma Niessen at 250-860-7500. MLS®10059746, $499,900, 3877 Summerside Drive.

OWNER SAYS “PRICE TO SELL!”

Nicely updated 4 bedroom family home with newer maple kitchen, S/S appliances, hardwood floors, tile, located on large private corner lot with tons of parking for boats or RV’s, 2 sheds & 220V in garage. Call Jaime Briggs, Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty at 250-860-7500 or go to www.BriggsOnHomes.com. MLS®10059182, $389,000, 428 Milton Road.

A MUST SEE!

REAL ESTATE G d

Vol. 10 No. 2

PRESTIGIOUS BELCARRA ESTATES!

Large Executive lake view walkout rancher. 5 bedrooms, private pool-sized yard, triple car garage. Updated kitchen. You’ll love this great family home located in a quiet Upper Mission neighborhood. Call Jaime Briggs, Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty at 250-860-7500 or go to www.BriggsOnHomes.com. MLS®10059260, $789,000, 330 Tanager Drive.

INVESTOR ALERT

This immaculate 1 bedroom unit is a perfect income property. No rental restrictions in this concrete building located in the heart of downtown Kelowna. Secure parking and storage. This unit has a mountain view and is on the quiet side of the building. Call Paige Guernsey at 250-862-6464 or go to www.kelownahome.com for more pics. MLS®10057452, $139,900, #706 - 737 Leon Avenue.

SMART INVESTORS WANTED!

Substantially renovated townhouse - new windows and doors, kitchen (2012), main bathroom, and heated tile in kitchen dining area. Centrally located affordable town home walking distance to the lake and shopping. 2 beds/2 baths. To view call Brian Wright or John Mandoli at 250-860-7500. MLS®10059779, $229,900, #8 - 3145 Walnut Road.

3 bedroom home with detached, 1 bedroom plus den carriage home. The front home is sparkly with new kitchen, carpets, interior paint and updated bathroom. The carriage home is adorable with maple kitchen and more! Please call Jennifer Bregolisse for more information at 250-860-7500. MLS®10059951, $464,900, 2234 Woodlawn Street.

CONTEMPORARY DOWNTOWN LOCATION!

ULTIMATE IN SEMI WATERFRONT EXECUTIVE LIVING!

2 bedroom/1 bath condo, East facing on quiet side of the building with huge partially covered deck. Beautiful hardwood, updated lighting, floor to ceiling windows. Immaculate & move in ready. Walk to restaurants, theatre, beaches, library & shops. For more information call Tanis Read at 250-215-2121 or Trish Cenci at 250-864-1707. MLS®10058943, $299,000, #113 - 1331 Ellis Street.

BEAUTIFUL NEIGHBORHOOD!

Sandstone, 55+ Adult Complex. Large enough to get away from the house & yard chores! Recent roof, hot water tank, Furnace & interior paint. Vacant, ready for immediate occupancy. Clubhouse pool, dance hall & Library. Call Christian Kirschke at 250-863-2000 or go to www.KelownaHomeChoice.ca. MLS®10059631, $414,900, #13 - 1201 Cameron Avenue.

BEST PRICE!

2 bed+ den, 2 bath condo in downtown West Kelowna. Large concrete patio with lake & mtn view, granite counters, table ceiling, central air/heat along with pool, hot tub, guest suite, meeting room, & secure underground parking. Call Paige Guernsey at 250-862-6464 or go to www.kelownahome. com for more pics. MLS®10058695, $199,900, #3108 - 3832 Old Okanagan Highway.

Mooring buoy entertainers dream home w/ 2 gas F/P’s & outdoor kitchen and F/P granite hardwood flrs SS appliances, stunning 5 piece ensuite complete w/granite wall in the shower a must see! Call Cecile Guilbault to view at 250-212-2654 or for more info go to www.cecileguilbault.com. MLS®10059733, $1,195,000, 5312 Fulton Place.

STUNNING VIEWS!

Spacious, bright four bedroom walk out rancher in Lakeview heights. Located on prestigious “Mission Hill” just below the award winning winery, this home features some updating and a level entry. Please call Jennifer Bregolisse for more information at 250-860-7500. MLS®10059249, $556,900, 3461 Apple Way Boulevard.

LAKE, MOUNTAIN, & CITY VIEWS!

Beautifully landscaped home on quiet street in “Traders Cove”, master bedroom on main + 1 bedroom and 2 bedrooms up, hardwood floors double garage parking for RV and 4 other vehicles walk to the beach, only 10 minutes to down town. Call Cecile Guilbault to view at 250-212-2654 or for more info go to www.cecileguilbault.com. MLS®10058817, $479,000, 153 Heldon Court. We never stop moving®

Standard message rates may apply. HORIZON REALTY

B8 www.kelownacapnews.com

Friday, March 1, 2013 Capital News

Capital News Friday, March 1, 2013

www.kelownacapnews.com B9

$599,000 AND UP

LESS THAN $580,000

LESS THAN $500,000

LESS THAN $400,000

LESS THAN $330,000

Every Home Has A Story... Write its next chapter with Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty Pat Klassen 250-859-6335

NO VEHICLE NEEDED! • • • • • • • • • • • •

Upgraded 3rd floor condo in choice Ambrosi Tower. This immaculate and spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bath 1076 sq.ft. unit is move in ready. An age 55+ ULTRA QUIET concrete & steel building with secure parking, extra storage, bicycle room and a very healthy contingency Allyn fund. Steps to Orchard Park, theatres, and medical services. NOW Bentz $249,900! For details call Allyn Bentz at 250-470-2413. 250-470-2413 MLS®10050373, #305-1895 Ambrosi Road.

LAST HOME OF THIS FLOOR PLAN OF 24 BUILT! • •

IN-LAW SUITE DOWNSTAIRS • • • • •

Don’t miss this chance to own at GlenValley. 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath 1242sq.ft side/side 2 car garage.SS appliances, hardwood and tile, washer-dryer and more included. Price Plus HST. Geothermal heating and cooling. For more info call Pat Klassen at 250-859-6335 or Jason Gies at 250-801-6808 or go www.glenvalleykelowna.ca. MLS®10060200, $289,900, #71 - 600 Boynton Place.

Lake View home partially renovated with new laminate paint & fireplace upstairs. 2 bedrooms Up and 1 Down. Covered deck offers very nice lake vies. Nice sized lot with good level backyard. Has been rented at approx $1500 per month. For Dave more info call Dave Collins at 250-870-1444 or go to Collins www.davecollins.ca. MLS®10058673, $329,900, 250-870-1444 2552 Neufeld Crescent.

Dave Collins 250-870-1444

GOOD HOME FOR HANDYMAN! • • •

STUDENTS OR INVESTORS! • • • • • •

3 bedroom/2 bath home with legal 1 bedroom suite walking distance to Okanagan College on public transit route. Large RU6 fenced lot with detached workshop. New roof in 2012. Please call Jennifer Bregolisse for more information at 250-860-7500. MLS®10052440, $349,900, 3077 Lowe Court.

Jennifer Bregolisse 250-860-7500

Large private lot comes with Rancher style home with large detached shed/workshop. Property has mature trees and backs onto orchard property. This is an ‘As Is’ Court Ordered Sale. Good value in South East Kelowna. For more info call Dave Collins at 250-870-1444 or Larry Guilbault at 250-826-2047 or go to www.davecollins.ca. Larry Guilbault MLS®10057956, $369,000, 3175 Prospect Road. 250-826-2047

LUXURIOUS PENTHOUSE STYLE TOWNHOUSE • • •

CENTRAL QUIET LOCATION! • • • • •

End Unit, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, side/side 2 car garage. Geothermally heated and cooled, ss appliances. Large open floor plan with kitchen pantry and crawl space. Washer, dryer and built-in vac included. Must see! For more info call Pat Klassen at 250-859-6335 or Jason Gies at 250-801-6808 or go www.glenvalleykelowna.ca. MLS®10058918, $319,900, #10 - 1170 Brant Avenue.

Jason Gies 250-801-6808

3 Gold & 7 Silver 2011 Tommie Award Winner! 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths in 2279 sq feet on 4 level split. Price includes granite counter top upgrade in the kitchen! Only 2 split level floor plans remaining. For more info call Pat Klassen at 250-859-6335 or Jason Gies at 250-801-6808 or go www.glenvalleykelowna.ca. MLS®10057159, $378,000, #18 - 600 Boynton Place.

Pat Klassen 250-859-6335

MUST SEE! • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Jason Gies 250-801-6808

Pat Klassen 250-859-6335

GLENVALLEY ON CLIFTON DEVELOPMENT! • •

New Release of New Phase. 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath townhome with double garage. 1513 Sq. ft, hardwood, tile, SS appliances, washer, dryer, Built-in Vac included. Geo heated/ cooled. Move in Early 2013. Huge crawl space. For more info call Pat Klassen at 250-859-6335 or Jason Gies at 250-801-6808 or go www.glenvalleykelowna.ca. MLS®10050370, $349,900. #41 - 600 Boynton Place.

Pat Klassen 250-859-6335

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, large storage space & double car garage. Call Jaime Briggs, Coldwell Jaime Banker Horizon Realty at 250-860-7500 or go to Briggs www.BriggsOnHomes.com. MLS®10056968, $399,000, 250-860-7500 #14 - 2283 Shannon Heights Court.

HORIZON REALTY

Pat Klassen 250-859-6335

PRE-CONSTRUCTION PRICING! • • •

Jason Gies 250-801-6808

We never stop moving®

Jason Gies 250-801-6808

Pat Klassen 250-859-6335

CONSTRUCTION PRICING! • • • • • • •

Central, quiet location. End Unit, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, side/side 2 car garage. Geothermally heated and cooled, ss appliances. Large open floor plan with kitchen pantry and crawl space. Washer, dryer and built-in vac included. For more info call Pat Klassen at 250-859-6335 or Jason Gies at 250-801-6808 or go www.eleven70brant.ca. MLS®10058925, $329,900, #9 - 1170 Brant Avenue.

Jason Gies 250-801-6808

On this new townhome development close to downtown, schools and amenities. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths with Geothermal heating and cooling. All appliances included in the price. Show home located at #19 600 Boynton Place. For more info call Pat Klassen at 250-859-6335 or Jason Gies at 250-801-6808 or go www.glenvalleykelowna. ca. MLS®10060228, $319,900, #4 - 1170 Brant Avenue.

Jason Gies 250-801-6808

Jennifer Bregolisse 250-860-7500

SWEEPING LAKE VIEW! • • • • • • • • • • •

3 bedroom/ 2 bathroom home, open concept. Many upgrades. Large yard, corner lot. Cozy up to the fireplace looking out and over Okanagan Lake. RV Parking available. Good value and priced to sell! Call Larry Guilbault Larry at 250-826-2047 or for more information go to Guilbault kelownaokanaganrealestate.com. MLS®10056868, 250-826-2047 $429,000, 5815 McGregor Road.

BACKING ONTO MOST BEAUTIFUL POND! • •

Rancher with a styro/concrete 11’ unfinished basement with rough in for a suite is a jewel in the rough! Loads of parking, even pull in back. Priced below tax assessment! Please call Jennifer Bregolisse or Gary August for more information at 250-860-7500. MLS®10054927, $430,000, 1588 Kloppenburg.

BLACK MOUNTAIN BEAUTY • • • • • • • • •

Gary August 250-860-7500

Large walkout rancher on a quiet cul-de-sac with an outstanding view. 1600 sq ft with huge unfinished basement framed and ready to finish with a suspended ceiling ideal for home theatre or large suite. 1600 sq ft main with 3 bedrooms, huge ensuite, hardwood, Allyn s/s appliances, cen vac, and wired in speakers. Sizable deck, fenced Bentz yard and double garage. See it now. For details call Allyn Bentz at 250-470-2413. MLS®10059712, $498,000, 1425 Kendra Court. 250-470-2413

PRIVATE AND QUIET LAKEFRONT RESIDENCE • •

Mature landscaping frame this well maintained walk out rancher and lead to 100 ft of sandy beach and dock. Features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, Jane large covered lakeside deck and 2 sunrooms. Deep Hoffman boat moorage. MLS®10037482, $1,198,000. 250-860-7500

LAKEVIEW BEYOND COMPARE! • • • • • • • • • • • • •

You’ll love the unobstructed view of lake and city, backing onto parkland. Custom San Marc 4800 sq ft home designed and built to complement the outstanding setting complete with pool, main floor master bedroom, gourmet kitchen. MLS®10036974, $1,689,000.

PRIME LAKESHORE TOWNHOME • • • • • • • • • • • •

In Mission Bay within walking distance to all amenities. Luxurious 2500 sq ft 3 bedroom/3 full bath, spectacular lakeside patio with private hot tub, pool, white sandy beach, boat and jetski slip and lift. Double garage. MLS®10037356, $1,795,000.

John Mandoli 250-718-1864

VIEWS! • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Top of Kelowna! At this price you’ll be in great company. Large, well-built home with suite. 3 bedrooms up & 4th bed/office on main for the owner. Separate entrance for 1 bedroom suite. 2 laundry areas, 2 kitchens. Huge yard with Christian park beside. Call Christian Kirschke at 250-863-2000 or Kirschke go to www.KelownaHomeChoice.ca. MLS®10058517, 250-863-2000 $529,900, 805 Crozier Avenue.

FABULOUS CUSTOM BUILT RANCHER! • • •

GORGEOUS BRAND NEW HOME • • • • • •

In growing family neighbourhood - Tallus Ridge! Spacious 3 bedrooms, den, 2.5 baths. Special features include granite, walnut hardwood floors, S/S appliances, vaulted ceilings and much more. Call Jaime Briggs, Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty at 250-860-7500 or go to www.BriggsOnHomes.com. MLS®10057886, $569,000, 2355 Paramount Drive.

Jaime Briggs 250-860-7500

Vaulted ceilings, granite, slate and hardwood, 2 fireplaces, stainless appliances. Media rm pre-wired and den, plus 2 bdroom in-law suite w/laundry & sep entrance. Fridge/ stove/microwave/dishwasher included. To view call John Mandoli or Brian Wright at 250-860-7500. MLS®10058078, $579,000, 12782 Shoreline Drive.

EXQUISITELY FINISHED! • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Brian Wright 250-681-0198

Finest quality! Breathtaking residence has been designed for entertaining. Open floor plan that blends exterior with interior living spaces. Over 3700 sq.ft. of luxury with 4 bedrooms & 4.5 baths. Steps to beach access. MLS®10040713, $2,195,000.

PRIVATE 6.23 ACRE WATERFRONT PROPERTY • • •

Only minutes from downtown. Over 200 ft of lakeshore with its own secluded beach. An excellent property with southwest exposure and several building sites. A rare opportunity to own premium waterfront land! MLS®10036316, $2,300,000.

CONTEMPORARY WATERFRONT HOME • • • • • • • •

On 0.79 acre lot with 97 ft of shoreline! Breathtaking lake views, 2200 s.f. entertainment sized decks! Wharf with covered electric lift, high end renos, appliances, gym/nanny suite, extensive landscaping and much more. MLS®10037378, $2,495,000.

PROPERTY & STRATA MANAGEMENT Do you require a Property or Strata Manager for your property? Call our office for a presentation.

BREATHTAKING LAKE & MOUNTAIN VIEWS! • • •

Beautiful, rustic, bright, open floor plan....truly a unique home! Over $100,000 worth of reno’s done to this home. You have to see this home for yourself, you will not be disappointed. It’s magical! For more info call Cathy Cherka at 250-215-2956. MLS®10059921, $599,000, 42 Crown Crescent.

70 FEET OF OKANAGAN LAKESHORE! • • • Cathy Cherka 250-215-2956

Private & licensed 90 ft dock on .48 acres. 2 bedroom/2 bath Rancher with walkout basement, massive views of Okanagan Lake, Okanagan Mountain Park, mountains & Rattlesnake Island. For more info call Dave Collins at 250-870-1444 or go to www.davecollins.ca. MLS®10047882, $739,900, 7196 Brent Road.

Kevin Cheale

Dave Collins 250-870-1444

Property Manager

Customer Satisfaction. The Measurement That Matters. The Numbers Tell The Story... Over

98%

praise our overall performance.

Nearly

97%

would recommend us to a friend.

More than

96%

would use Coldwell Banker again.

10 Years In A Row.

Dave Collins

Property & Strata Manager

Christie Fisher

Property Manager

Residential: 250-860-1411 TOLL FREE IN NORTH AMERICA 1-888-KELOWNA (1-888-535-6962)

Residential: 250-860-7500

Gunnar Forsstrom

Strata Manager

Judith Gregson

Strata Manager

Mike Makin

Strata Manager

Commercial: 250-860-1420 Kelowna 14-1470 Harvey Ave. (250) 860-7500

Westside 102-3480 Carrington Rd. (250) 768-8001

Commercial: 250-763-4343

Janet McDonald

Managing Broker

Peter McKenzie

Property & Strata Manager

Glen Mehus

Commercial Property Manager

Shirley Mehus

Commercial Property & Strata Manager

Joy Ross

Property & Strata Manager

www.okanaganpropertymanagement.com Water Street 1332 Water St. (250) 860-7500

Peachland 5878E Beach Ave. (250) 767-2744 Toll Free 1-877-856-0626

www.kelownaRealEstate.com

Property & Strata Management (250) 860-1411 res. (250) 860-1420 comm

B8 www.kelownacapnews.com

Friday, March 1, 2013 Capital News

Capital News Friday, March 1, 2013

www.kelownacapnews.com B9

$599,000 AND UP

LESS THAN $580,000

LESS THAN $500,000

LESS THAN $400,000

LESS THAN $330,000

Every Home Has A Story... Write its next chapter with Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty Pat Klassen 250-859-6335

NO VEHICLE NEEDED! • • • • • • • • • • • •

LAST HOME OF THIS FLOOR PLAN OF 24 BUILT! • •

IN-LAW SUITE DOWNSTAIRS • • • • •

Dave Collins 250-870-1444

GOOD HOME FOR HANDYMAN! • • •

STUDENTS OR INVESTORS! • • • • • •

Jennifer Bregolisse 250-860-7500

LUXURIOUS PENTHOUSE STYLE TOWNHOUSE • • •

CENTRAL QUIET LOCATION! • • • • •

Jason Gies 250-801-6808

Pat Klassen 250-859-6335

MUST SEE! • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Jason Gies 250-801-6808

Pat Klassen 250-859-6335

GLENVALLEY ON CLIFTON DEVELOPMENT! • •

Pat Klassen 250-859-6335

HORIZON REALTY

Pat Klassen 250-859-6335

PRE-CONSTRUCTION PRICING! • • •

Jason Gies 250-801-6808

We never stop moving®

Jason Gies 250-801-6808

Pat Klassen 250-859-6335

CONSTRUCTION PRICING! • • • • • • •

Jason Gies 250-801-6808

Jennifer Bregolisse 250-860-7500

SWEEPING LAKE VIEW! • • • • • • • • • • •

BACKING ONTO MOST BEAUTIFUL POND! • •

BLACK MOUNTAIN BEAUTY • • • • • • • • •

Gary August 250-860-7500

PRIVATE AND QUIET LAKEFRONT RESIDENCE • •

LAKEVIEW BEYOND COMPARE! • • • • • • • • • • • • •

PRIME LAKESHORE TOWNHOME • • • • • • • • • • • •

John Mandoli 250-718-1864

VIEWS! • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

FABULOUS CUSTOM BUILT RANCHER! • • •

GORGEOUS BRAND NEW HOME • • • • • •

Jaime Briggs 250-860-7500

EXQUISITELY FINISHED! • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Brian Wright 250-681-0198

PRIVATE 6.23 ACRE WATERFRONT PROPERTY • • •

CONTEMPORARY WATERFRONT HOME • • • • • • • •

PROPERTY & STRATA MANAGEMENT Do you require a Property or Strata Manager for your property? Call our office for a presentation.

BREATHTAKING LAKE & MOUNTAIN VIEWS! • • •

70 FEET OF OKANAGAN LAKESHORE! • • • Cathy Cherka 250-215-2956

Kevin Cheale

Dave Collins 250-870-1444

Property Manager

Customer Satisfaction. The Measurement That Matters. The Numbers Tell The Story... Over

98%

praise our overall performance.

Nearly

97%

would recommend us to a friend.

More than

96%

would use Coldwell Banker again.

10 Years In A Row.

Dave Collins

Property & Strata Manager

Christie Fisher

Property Manager

Residential: 250-860-1411 TOLL FREE IN NORTH AMERICA 1-888-KELOWNA (1-888-535-6962)

Residential: 250-860-7500

Gunnar Forsstrom

Strata Manager

Judith Gregson

Strata Manager

Mike Makin

Strata Manager

Commercial: 250-860-1420 Kelowna 14-1470 Harvey Ave. (250) 860-7500

Westside 102-3480 Carrington Rd. (250) 768-8001

Commercial: 250-763-4343

Janet McDonald

Managing Broker

Peter McKenzie

Property & Strata Manager

Glen Mehus

Commercial Property Manager

Shirley Mehus

Commercial Property & Strata Manager

Joy Ross

Property & Strata Manager

www.okanaganpropertymanagement.com Water Street 1332 Water St. (250) 860-7500

Peachland 5878E Beach Ave. (250) 767-2744 Toll Free 1-877-856-0626

www.kelownaRealEstate.com

Property & Strata Management (250) 860-1411 res. (250) 860-1420 comm

B10 www.kelownacapnews.com

Friday, March 1, 2013 Capital NewsC

Helping YOU find YOUR way HOME!

HORIZON REALTY PEACHLAND

WEST KELOWNA

KELOWNA

Map picture courtesy of www.kelownamap.com

Now We Can Build The Mortgage That Fits

YOUR

Needs

For More Information, please call or visit our website:

The Right Mortgage is the one We build Together An independently owned and operated franchise of the Mortgage Alliance Network.

250-768-6833 250-861-4663

www.homelinecanada.com

Corp. Oﬃces: 14-1470

Harvey Avenue, Kelowna BC V1Y 9K8 Tel: 250-861-4663 Unit#102, 3480 Carrington Road, Westbank, BC V4T 3C1 Tel: 250-768-6833

HOT NEW PROPERTIES Jason Gies Pat Klassen Jason is excited to be part of the Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty team and a member of the REALTORS® at the Delta Grand. He has a background in sales and marketing along with a strong desire to help his clients reach their Real Estate goals. He is committed to making sure his clients receive the highest level of service and are completely satisfied with all their important real estate decisions. Jason looks forward to helping you with any of your Real Estate needs.

Pat successfully owned & operated Gerick Cycle, a local high profile bicycle sales & repair shop. His 24 years of experience in customer service ensures that he will effectively meet his customers’ needs & wants. Pat has extensive experience with all aspects of land & multifamily project development & sales. He is committed to ensuring his clients have the highest level of service & are completely satisfied with all their important Real Estate decisions.

sCapital Capital News News Friday, Friday,March March1,1,2013 2013

Employment

Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services

Sales-Inside Telemarketing

Everest Indian Restaurant hiring Tandoori & Curry Cook, 3-5 years exp, F/T monthly $3000. Drop Resume to :unit #1-2430 Main St. W Kelowna. Hiring experienced waiters for F/T & P/T position, also hiring kitchen helper, all benefits incl. Drop resume at #1-2430 Main St., West Kelowna, 768-8700.

Would you like to swallow 20 pills every day, just to digest your food?

Retail Sales Associates WIRELESS WORLD in Kelowna requires 2 F/T, permanent Retail Sales Associates to start ASAP; will train, provide direct mobile phone & accessory sales & customer support services within his retail location along with other duties; $12/hour. Email Resume:

retailjobs@mywirelessworld.ca

www.kelownacapnews.com B11 B11 www.kelownacapnews.com

Services

Trades, Technical

Mind Body Spirit

Counselling

Financial Services

FITTER/FABRICATOR

BLISS Massage 4 your every need. 10 yrs exp. men only . Call 4 appt. 250-215-7755

Counselling available for police and military personnel and those with chronic illness or disabilities. Reasonable rates www.globalcounsellor.com or text message 250-488-5084

Reduce Debt

Employment

Trades, Technical AMS Solutions Inc. is seeking Junior, Intermediate and Senior Controls Engineers for our Enderby, BC office. AMS primarily serves the wood product industry which provides the opportunity for successful applicants to apply their skills and deploy leading - edge technologies on many different machines & processes. Typical projects involve PLC/HMI programming, Motion control, Network design, and Control Panel / Console layouts. www.amss.ca/Employment

Maple Ridge shop req. full time Fitter/Fabricator with specific pressure vessel/heat exchanger experience. Can interpret shop dwgs is well versed in layout, fitting and tacking of pressure vessel tube and shell heat exchangers & tanks w/minimum supervision. Competitive Salary, with Beneﬁts Including Pension. Please e-mail resume emmfg.com

DAYTIME SPECIAL! New to business. Very Pampering! Exotic Hot Towel Massage. Phone: 250-878-4794 Stimulating Full Body Massage Sessions Dedicated to Men’s Needs. 778-484-4531 THAI Massage. Totally relax & energize your body & mind. Open 7 days/wk 250-801-7188

Services Mind Body Spirit

If you had cystic fibrosis, you’d have no choice.

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

Please help us.

ASIAN Massage. Lovely, Peaceful Setting, $60/hr. Call (250)-317-3575

1-800-378-CCFF • www.cysticfibrosis.ca

If you see a wildﬁre, report it to

1-800-663-5555 or *5555 on most cellular networks.

by up to

70%

• Avoid bankruptcy • 0% Interest

250-860-1653 www.4pillars.ca

Esthetics Services

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

Book a session today for massage, waxing, lash extensions or gel nails, to name to a few. w w w. c r e m e c a r a m e l s p a . c a Phone: 250-868-6060

Financial Services REDUCE DEBT by up to 70% Avoid bankruptcy. Free consultation. BBB accredited. 250-860-1653.www.4pillars.ca

Sales & Service Directory ACCOUNTING/TAX BOOKEEPING

the tax pros

e-ﬁle

INCOME TAX SERVICE ORCHARD PARK MALL t4NBMM #VTJOFTT

250-762-8206 250-717-8299

t3FOUBM t*OWFTUPST t4FOJPST

www.thetaxproskelowna.ca

*We Accurately Prepare All Types of Tax Returns

SAME DAY REFUNDS*

*Some Restrictions Apply

FENCING

ALL KINDS OF FENCING 6x8 cedar panels starting at $65. Gates & custom orders, staining.

250-491-4622 www.akf.ca

CARPENTRY

TAX LADY

RETIRED CARPENTER

LAMINATE TOPS

• Decks • Stairs • Railings • Fences • Gates • Doors • Windows • Siding • Expert • Painting/ Drywall & Repairs • Multi Trade Skills • References on Request

NATURAL STONE

Prep of personal income tax returns, 30 yrs. experience with Revenue Canada Taxation. $ 50 1-3tslips tax-lady@hotmail.com

250-317-4144 free pick-up & delivery service

250-870-8851

FRAMING

GARAGE DOOR SERVICES

ksk

ABC

250.979.8948

LAWN AND GARDEN

MIND, BODY & SPIRIT

M&S LAWN & GARDEN Power Raking, Mowing, Pruning, Yard Clean-up, General Maintenance, Irrigation, Complete Landscaping, Retainer Walls, Water Features. Free Estimates Jim 250-861-3693

Serendipity Bodyworks

Stimulating, full body massage sessions dedicated to men’s needs. Pamper Yourself!

778-484-4531

We install, service, & repair all makes of doors & openers. Broken Springs, Cables, Rollers... WE DO IT ALL!

250-878-2911 abcohdoors@gmail.com

250-769-9068

All One Piece Laminate

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

HEATING

TAXES INCLUDED FOR LIMITED TIME. Free Estimates. Install, service & repair all makes of: furnaces, fireplaces, boilers, A/C, heat pumps and water tanks. Plumbing heating, renovations and new construction. Licensed and insured.

250-470-2019

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

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

250-718-8879

250-317-0323

Call

250-763-7114

“The Professionals”

• • • • •

home renovation! 25 Years experience & referrals. • Concept • Design • Finishing & much more!

778-477-1139

RYDER ROOFING LTD. Free estimates, senior discounts,

Free estimate, BBB Member Over 30 years experience WCB and Liability coverage VISA and Mastercard accepted Final roof inspector available

WWW.TEAMGERMAN.COM

250.863.8224

member of B.B.B. Fully insured, WCB coverage. All types of shingle roofing & torch on roofing systems. ‘From a hole in your roof to a whole new roof.’

250-765-3191

TILING TILE SETTER Artistic Ceramics Custom tile setting. Travertine, marble, granite & ceramic. Decks, kitchen, baths. Guaranteed work.

Call 250-870-1009

250-862-5970

250-470-2235

LANDSCAPING Kettle Valley

ROCK WALLS 18-$25 sq.ft.

CALL JAY

• Spring Clean • Weekly Mowing • Power Raking • Complete Landscaping • Excavation Call Shawn 250-808-0582

250-215-4956

LANDSCAPING

LTD

PAINTING/DECORATING “PREMIUM PAINT AND SERVICE”

DALE’S

PAINTING SERVICE

862-9333 PAINTING KELOWNA A BETTER PLACE SINCE 1982

www.dalespaintingservice.ca

DEREK’S PAINTING Serving Western

AFFORDABLE PAINTING

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

250-863-9830 or 250-768-1098

RENOS Plus Creative solutions in

ROOFING ROOFS OF ALL KINDS

10% OFF

Canada for 34 years. FREE Estimates Clean & reliable work Cell: 250-801-7382

250-769-9068

RENOVATIONS

ronhawker56@gmail.com

TEAM GERMAN MASTER ROOFER

Monthly Specials No Hidden Costs Undermount Sinks Custom Flatlay & Postform BBB Accredited Family Owned/Operated

WITH THIS AD www.okanagancountertopsystem.com

HOME REPAIRS & Renovation Services

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

Get Featured!

REFACE DON’T REPLACE 1/2 the cost of replacing Corian & Granite Designs. The Green Alternative.

colonialcountertops.com

Joe’s Moving Service

FEATURE

Serving Western Canada for 34 years. FREE Estimates Clean & reliable work Cell: 250-801-7382

Natural Stone Surfaces

FAMILY MOVERS

AND DELIVERIES No load too small. Local, Long Distance Weekly to Vancouver & Alberta. $49/hr + Up. Lowest Rates Guaranteed Anything, Anywhere, Anytime

Ceiling and trim extra

DEREK’S PAINTING

59.00 SF

On select colors only | Installation available

MOVING/STORAGE

3 rooms for $299 (2 coats any colour)

www.PAINTSPECIAL.com 1.250.899.3163

starting at

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

14.95 LF

Larry’s Handyman

OVERHEAD DOORS

PAINTING/DECORATING Price includes Cloverdale Premium Quality Paint NO PAYMENT Until Job Is Completed!

starting at

Got Bored!

OF THE OKANAGAN

Framing & Foundations Quality workmanship at reasonable rates. Free estimates

COUNTERTOPS

Deck & Rail Kelowna

EXPERIENCED CRAFTSMEN

QUALITY WORKMANSHIP

Free Estimates

SERVICE YOU CAN TRUST

• Bath Remodels • Decks • Drywall

• Kitchen Remodels • Painting • Plumbing

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

MEMBER

Canadian Homebuilders Association

Kelowna • 250-717-5500 kelowna.handymanconnection.com

RUBBISH REMOVAL ANYTHING ANYWHERE ANYTIME JUNK REMOVAL Construction site cleanups to the dump/recycling depot. We haul appliances, household waste & furniture

250.317.0323 WELDING

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

250-863-4418

Vinyl decking up to 80 mil., all types of aluminum railings, topless glass, short & regular posts, fences & gates.

Licensed, Bonded & Insured

Independently Owned and Locally Operated

250-878-2483

www.kelownadeckandrail.com

FEATURE

the tax pros

e-ﬁle

INCOME TAX SERVICE ORCHARD PARK MALL t4NBMM #VTJOFTT

250-762-8206 250-717-8299

t3FOUBM t*OWFTUPST t4FOJPST

www.thetaxproskelowna.ca

*We Accurately Prepare All Types of Tax Returns

SAME DAY REFUNDS*

*Some Restrictions Apply

B12 B12 www.kelownacapnews.com www.kelownacapnews.com

Services

Accounting/Tax/ Bookkeeping TAX Lady of The Okanagan, Prep of Personal Income Tax Returns. Phone:250-317-4144 The Tax Pros. Income Tax Service. Orchard Park Mall. 250-762-8206, 250-717-8299

Carpentry/ Woodwork RETIRED Carpenter. Decks, fences,windows drywall,siding, painting&repairs 250-870-8851

Cleaning Services #1 Affordable House Cleaning. Exc refs & rates. Wkly/BiWkly, Move Outs, Errands, 3 hours @ $50. 250-575-4001 WILL do all types of cleaning. $20/hr Also - office / evenings. 250-765-8880

Friday,March March1,1,2013 2013 Capital Capital News NewsC Friday,

Services

Landscaping

RYDER Roofing Ltd. ‘From a hole in your roof to a whole new roof.’ Call: 250-765-3191

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

$200 & Under

Medical Supplies

Apt size light oak fireplace, can also be used as corner unit, $150 OBO, 778-753-3222

AQUASSURE Walk-in Tubs & Showers 1048 Richter aquassure.com 250-868-1220

Kettle Valley ROCK WALLS. $18-$25 sqft. Call Jay (250)215-4956 OUTDOOR Image Landscaping. Spring Clean up, Weekly mowing...ETC (250)808-0582

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

Moving & Storage

Custom blueprints.Visit: wwldesigns.ca Save! Save! Save! KSK Framing & Foundations. Quality workmanship at reas rates. Free est 250-979-8948

Orchard Valley Countertops Family Owned & Operated, Monthly Specials, 862-5970. REFACE Countertops. 1/2 the Cost of Replacing. Granite & Corian Designs. 470-2235.

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.

Drywall

250-763-7114

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

Painting & Decorating

Countertops

Electrical ALAN Dignam Electric. Resid/ Comm. Service calls, Reno’s, Upgrades. lic’d, bonded & Insured. Alan 250-808-6595

Fencing ALL KINDS OF FENCES. Cedar, Gates,Custom & Stain. 250-491-4622 www.akf.ca

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

Garden & Lawn ACE of Spades. Aerating, Rototilling, Power Raking, Hedge & Tree Pruning, Lawn Cutting & Fertilizing. 250-878-1315 JIM’S MOWING Book a job at www.jimsmowing.ca or call 310-JIMS(5467). KATH’S Yard Care. Spring Clean Up, Pruning Roses. Call (250)212-7003 M&S Lawn & Garden. Full yard maint & landscaping. Free Est. Jim 250-861-3693

Rubbish Removal #1 AAA Junk Removal. Anything,Anytime,Anywhere! Construction/Appls. 250-317-0323 ED-SON’S 1 Ton Dump Truck. “Anything you can’t haul, give me a call”!(250)-718-1595

Sundecks KELOWNA DECK & RAIL. Vinyl, Alum., GlassTopless short reg post Picket 878-2483

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

Tree Services 1-ALL Exterior Hedge & Tree Service. Insured, For free a quote call Dave: 250-212-1716

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay Ginseng tarps 24’ x 80’ for shade or windbreak. Inexpensive and attractive solution for hay shed, livestock shelter etc. $150 each. 250-558-8322. Quote available for installation. Hay for sale, barn stored, 1st crop, $4.00 bale, 70 lb bales. 250-546-3371 250-309-5910.

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

$300 & Under 3 Rose Colored Queen Anne Arm Chairs, Good Cond., $299, Phone: (250)860-6851 FRIGIDAIRE Upright Freezer, Excellent Cond, 58.5x28x28.5 $225 OBO (778)753-3222 QUEEN size bed & mattress with attractive headboard, $250. Phone: (250)860-6851

$400 & Under Oak Table, 2 leaves, 4 upholstered chairs & matching buffet, $399. Call: 250-763-7325 TAUPE Sofa bed, like new. $400 (paid $800) Call (250)451-9423

Free Items FREE: Concrete finishing tools, other misc power tools & a Lowrey organ. 250-768-2774 Free pickup, of aluminum windows, wire, pipe, air conditioners & batteries. 250-717-0581 FREE Pick-up of used bicycles that you no longer want. Ok if need repair 604-800-2104 FREE P/U- Appliances, Rads, Batteries, Old machinery & vehicles. Harley 778-821-1317

Furniture

Pets

110% Derek’s Painting, 34yrs exp. Clean quality work, reas rates. Free est. 250-769-9068 1ST. In customer service, Cando Painting, prof. reliable crew, 15yrs. in business, Int/Ext. Eddie 250-863-3449 DALE’S PAINTING SERVICE. Painting Kelowna a better place since 1982. 862-9333 I.L. Painting & Decorating. Nice, clean & quality painting. In/Out painting. 250-707-1771

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.

WWW.PAINTSPECIAL.COM

Building Supplies

3 Rooms For $299,

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

8 Flat Trusses 30’ long $50each obo. 4 flat trusses 25’ long $40each obo. 70’ of 2” custom steel railing, In 5 sections b/w 23’-17’ long, $700 obo. 2 urinals equipped w/flush handles, $300/each obo. Cafe style serving counter. Seats 10, glass display, cash register, d/w, m/w areas. Cabinets, drawers. Lazy susans x2, Sink. Fully wired, must see! Cost $12,000 asking $4,500. 250-938-5749

Fruit & Vegetables

(1) 250-899-3163

2 Coats Any Colour

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls. Cloverdale Premium Quality Paint. NO PAYMENT, until job is completed!

Plumbing

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. Beachcomber 578 Hybrid Hot tub, hush pump system, everlite mood lighting, reflex foot massage, jet seats. Seats 6-8 people, Great condition, needs new cover. $9000 New, Asking $3999 obo. Phone 1(250)503-4652 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

FIND A FRIEND

TWO Ultramatic Genius Beds, Paid $6000/each Selling for $2000 for both. (250)768-2645

Heavy Duty Machinery

Misc. for Sale

Houses For Sale

MORTGAGES LOW RATES. 10YR. 3.69% 5YR. 2.99% Trish at 250-470-8324 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 Gold & Silver. Private buyer buying coins, jewelry, silverware, nuggets ect. I can come to you! Todd 250-864-3521 Local Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Coin Guy: 250-863-3082 PURCHASING old Canadian & American coin collections & accumulations. 250-548-3670 RECORDS Wanted, Pandosy Books #138-1889 Springfield Rd. nr. Bulk Foods, 861-4995

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 Commercial/ Industrial Property OFFICE for Lease: 1000 sq ft + heritage house conversion. Updated. Downtown Vernon. Great for medical/ dental/massage/professional. Wheelchair accessible. Cabinetry included. Ample Parking on site. $1000/mo. Call to view: 250 308-2266. Available immediately.

Say “OK Big Three”

to advertise in the Capital News, the Vernon Morningstar and the Penticton Western News! Call 250-763-7114 or email your ad to classified@kelownacapnews.com

Mobile Homes & Parks

CANADIAN built SRIs in quiet Belaire Estates MHP. Sound investment with head lease to 2054 & undergound services including natural gas immediate occupancy on show homes or custom order to suit your budget. Call Lake Country Modular, 515 Beaver Lake Rd.(adjacent to SRI’s factory) 250-766-2214 www.LCMhomes MOVE into your Brand New Home & get 6 Whirlpool appliances FREE. 3 bedroom, 2 bath California finished drywall homes.CEMboard siding. #1317 SIERRAS $159,900.00 #606 SIERRAS $169,900.00 #601 SIERRAS - SOLD! Accent Homes 250-769-6614

✰

Mr. Mobile Home Certified Factory Outlet. Featuring SIERRAS family community, or single and multi-section homes for your property. 250-769-6614 www.accenthomes.ca

Real Estate 2013 DEPRECIATION REPORTS:

Dynamic Reserve Fund Studies Inc. is ready to assist your strata development. Don’t delay. For professional and timely service CALL 1-855-853-8255 or go to: www.DYNAMICRFS.COM

Revenue Property

BUY FIXER UPPERS Bargains, Homes That Need Work Low Prices Free List & Report. www.KelownaFixerUpperHomes .com Royal Lepage Kelowna

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent

BUYING or SELLING? For professional info call Grant Assoc. Broker, Premiere Canadian Properties (250)-8626436, FREE Evaluation

1bdrm apt., 55+, NS, ND, NP, Appls. Neat & Clean. Gordon Manor near Capri Centre. Avail March 1, $795, 250-764-5151 2Bd Apartments, Newer Bldg. near Orchard Park. $825/mth, Heat Included. 250-860-1128, fdhs@shawcable.com

For Sale By Owner

Houses For Sale

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

Real Estate

Misc. for Sale

FREE

Removal of all unwanted metals and vehicles. No vehicle or metal too big 250-763-7114 TO BOOK YOUR AD

Heat, Air, Refrig.

Fresh From the Fields

DAKIN Mechanical Plumbing, Heating, Gasfitting, Lic. Ins. Free Estimates (250)470-2019

“Local Produce at Your Doorstep”

Home Improvements

To place an ad...call the Kelowna Capital News

JOLA Contracting Bath Reno Specialist. European Tile Setter. Call (778)215-5115 NEED Help? Paint, Tile, Carpentry, Drywall, light electrical & plumbing. Rentals a specialty. Call (250)-869-6577 RENOS Plus, Creative Solutions in Home Renovation, 25 years exp. Ron: 778-477-1139 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

Misc. for Sale

$100 & Under 3 white pantry cupboards, exc. cond., 4 shelves, 6x29.75x15, $100 for all. (778)753-3222 CLOTHES Dryer, $75. Phone: 250-765-2789 Drafting/drawing table 32” x 42”. $40 (250)801-1363 FIVE Drawer Metal Filing Cabinet, Letter Size, $75. Phone: 250-765-1633 INGLIS Washer, $95. Phone: 250-765-2789 WHITE 36” Screen Door, Like New, $75. Call: 250-765-2789

ROLL ENDS For Sale

Concrete & Placing

Heavy Duty Machinery

Rooﬁng & Skylights GERMAN MASTER ROOFER. Free estimate. BBB Member Call Steffen, 250-863-8224

Contractors

your home. $30/hr 250-764-7611

Merchandise for Sale

Home Repairs

SPRING is coming! Water leaks? O.K.D.C concrete services can help with all your concrete services and repairs. Call now for a FREE estimate. www.okdcs.ca. Government Certified. (250)-451-6944

12/7 A MOBILE COMPUTER TECH. Certified computer technician, virus removal, repairs, upgrades. Let me come to you. (250)-717-6520. PROF. female w/years of computer exp. I can teach you in

Merchandise for Sale

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

# 1 Family Movers Moving & Deliveries.$49/hr+up. Satisfaction Guaranteed 250-317-0323 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 JOE’S MOVING.reasble rates fully equip’d trucks, local-long dist, no job too small470-8194

Computer Services

Merchandise for Sale

250-351-9666 • 250-938-4174 Garage Sales

FOR SALE BY OWNER SPECIAL Save on Real Estate Fees!

250-763-7114

HAZELDELL ORCHARDS 5-litre Boxes of Gala Apple Juice For Sale Call 250-862-4997 for pick-up

Limited time offer!! Buy 2 weeks, get 30% off the 2nd week

Help for today. Hope for Tomorrow.

ONLY $69.99 plus HST

1 col x 2” size with or without picture for 3 insertions(1 week)

Call 1-800-667-3742

We’re on the net at www.bcclassiﬁed.com

Garage Sales

(Reg Price $196.25)

RUTLAND 915 Theodora Rd. Saturday, 8am-1pm. 3 Family Sale: fir doors, antiques, coke machine & lots of good stuff!

******* OKHomeseller.com View Okanagan properties for sale by owner. Selling? No Commission. 250-545-2383, 1-877-291-7576

Would you like to swallow 20 pills every day, just to digest your food? If you had cystic fibrosis, you’d have no choice.

Please help us.

Call your classiﬁed representative today!

250-763-7114

1-800-378-CCFF • www.cysticfibrosis.ca

sCapital Capital News News Friday, Friday,March March1,1,2013 2013

Rentals

Apt/Condo for Rent

Ofﬁce/Retail

Bach&2BD Pandosy St. Adult building very clean W/d Heat incl’d, NP. NS. Walk to hosp. $625-$995. 250-878-0136 BARBER Rd. Rutland. Brand new, 1bd+den. 2 full bths, Avail Mar 1. NS, NP. DD & ref’s req’d. $1000. Call 306867-1893, 778-753-4500 Condo in Playa De Sol building (L.Mission) 2bdrm + den, $1500. Paul: 250-864-7504 SPACIOUS 1 & 2 bdrm aprtmnts close to Capri Center Mall in newly renovated building. F/S, D/W, A/C, hot water, undrgrnd parking, laundry services avail.NS NP $775 & $875 + utils Call to view. 250860-7416. CENTRE of Kelowna. New affordable lux 1&2bd, 5appls, ug prking, NS/NP. 250-763-6600. www.rentcentrepoint.com

Commercial/ Industrial 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 now. Reno’d, 5 appls, incl’s new w/d & parking, NS, NP. $900 +utils, 250-767-6330 2,000sqft, Reno’d SxS, 4bds, 2bath incl bsmnt. D/W, A/C, fenced. $1,350+utils. NS/ND/No Pets. Avail now. 250-763-5217

Coscto/Springvalley

Mobile Homes & Pads McLeese Lake Estates MHP

Large single & double wide manufactured home sites available. Quiet country living, with low pad rent, year round RV sites available for month to month rental, full hookups. (Not a campground.) 1(877)304-4644

Homes for Rent 3bd + den in Black Mtn for $1500 + 60% utils. Attach dbl garage, Paul: 250-864-7504 3Bdrm 2bath Lakeview main floor Rancher w/ dbl garage $1400 includes utils. Avail. March 1 NP NS 250-718-8182 CENTRAL Okanagan, Newly renovated, 7bdrm & 4.5bath. Large family rm, 778-821-4361 MOBILE Home for Rent, $750 month, Olalla, 1/2 hr south of Penticton, 2 bdrm, W/D, F/S, Lrg fenced yard, Avail March 15, (250)499-9703 N. Glenmore. 3bdrm, 2bth,fam rm. 5 appls, garage, 2 stall driveway, 2 decks, many parks/trails,near schools, NS, NP, Ref’s, Avail late Feb., $1280+utils. (250)-718-2771

AVAILABLE Now, two(2) ground floor retail units, at 1511 Sutherland Ave., 4 corner stop, #103 is 1820/SF & #107 is 1684/SF. Base rent $12.00/SF + common of $3.95/SF. Royal Pacific Rlty 604-765-3658 Bob Curell or Keith at 250-448-6797 Email: rcurell@telus.net DOWNTOWN ground floor office space for rent at 1476 St. Paul Street. Approx. 100 sq ft. Bright open office seeking compatible tenants. Shared Reception,Boardroom Administrative support and fax/color printer available. $450/month. Available April 1, 2013. Call 250-717-0506.

Recreation For rent cabin and lot + 2 other lots. 50x100 on Ok Lake Avail. April 1. 1-604-794-3318

Rooms for Rent #1Capri Area, furn’d, cable, w/d, w.internet, quiet. Monthly/weekly, Available. 862-9223 Avail, furn rms/suite, DT, Central, quiet & clean, w/d, int., cbl, utils, $475+,250-861-5757 FURNISHED Room, sep ent., kitchen, laundry, 1block to bus, shopping, beach, 2blks to OUC. $550+DD incl. utils. Working male/student. March 1st 250-801-4668 evenings Room $450 & small trailer $475, tv/cbl/utils incl. mature male only, 861-8907,317-2546 Room Furnished March 1st includes utilities cable wi fi $550 Room furnished March 1st includes utils cable wi fi $600 Call (250)860-7146 ROOMS from $430. No drugs, NP, No parties. 778-478-9331, 250-300-9839. Rutland furn’d rooms for working man, 30+, living room, TV, kitchen, laundry, priv. entrance & patio, utils incl, $560 + DD. 250-765-7639, 250-864-0770

Seasonal Acommodation $449 CABO San Lucas, all inclusive Special! Stay 6 Days in a Luxury Beachfront Resort with Meals & Drinks! For $449! www.luxurycabo hotel.com 1-888-481-9660.

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

Shared Accommodation 1bdrm, newly furn’d, priv. LR, shared kitchen/bath, includes: laundry, cable & utils. Avail. immed, $600/m. 250-860-2194 Very clean, quiet, lrg room. N/S or smoke outside. Prv. TV in room w/full cable. Shared kitchen, living room & dining area, washer/dryer. Utils./wireless internet incl. Easy biking distance to UBCO, on bus route. $700.00 (250)864-7511.

Suites, Lower 1BD., furn. Semi-priv. Ste, Mature person, NP,NS $650. Util. incl. Ref. req’d. 250-765-0746 1BD, Mission area, ns, nprtys, np, $785/mo. Avail March 15 ref’s. req’d. Suitable for working or student. 250-764-4928 1BDRM + den bsmnt suite in Ellison on acreage, utils incl, $800, 1 pet, NS, shared lndry, Avail April 1, 250-470-2576 1Bdrm W/O Orchard setting close to UBCO, bus rte, Rutland Bench. Avail. March 1st. Parking. $700/mo 870-3294 2BD legal suite Rutland. Nr. bus & shopping. 4appl, ns, np. $900 + utils. Avail March 1st. Call 250-765-9870 2 Bdrm bright sunny walkout suite, washer/dryer, add’l freezer fridge, fully furn, no smoking inside, n/p, quiet resp. tenant. All utilils incl. w/TV in living room & access to TV in both bdrms. Within easy biking dist. to UBCO on bus route., $1,425.00 unfurnished pricing can be discussed call 250 864-7511

www.kelownacapnews.com B13 B13 www.kelownacapnews.com

Rentals

Transportation

Suites, Lower

Auto Financing

Cars - Domestic

2bdrm legal suite, walk out, includes utils., NP. NS. $950/mo Call 250-769-9068 2bd, Rutland, 4 appliances, sep. entry, NS, NP, $900 utils incl’d, April 1st. 250-717-0587

2BD S.Rutland, near amens. All utils/cbl incl. ns/np/np. Avail now. 899-2195, 448-4843 Close to Hwy. 33 & shopping, level entry, 1500sqft., 6 appls, responsible adults or seniors, NS, NP, no pets, parking, quiet area, $975 + DD, Refs req’d. Phone: 250-765-4495 NEWER 1bdrm suite, avail immediately. Own entry parking & nice yard. $675 incl utils. Quiet area in East Kelowna, NS, NP. Clean resp person. 250-712-2247 250-869-9663

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.

Suites, Upper 1, 2, 3 bdrm suites available in West Kelowna. Starting at $550.00 up to $875.00 Great location, well kept, nice & clean. Sorry no pets, must have ref, 250.768.2411 ext 223

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. Winﬁeld, 2bdrm, 1bath, upper floor suite on farm acreage. Avail immed., $800/mo incl utils & cable. Shared laundry, pets neg. Call: (250)766-2249

Want to Rent Wanted: 2bd or 1bd + den in good area, up to date appls & close to amens. Female, new comer to the area, non-smoker, non-drinker, good ref’s., $750-$850, 250-767-0037.

Transportation

Recreational/Sale DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-961-7022

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

Cars - Domestic 1986 Ford Ltd Crown Vic. Auto all power excel. cond. 5ltr 302 $1500 (250)717-0581

AUTOMOTIVE SPECIAL Limited time offer!! Buy 2 weeks, get 30% off the 2nd week

ONLY $59.99 plus HST

1 col x 2” size with or without picture for 3 insertions (1 week) (Reg. price $196.25)

Antiques / Classics CLASSIC 1966 FORD RANCHERO 302D/8 Auto p.s.p. disc brakes, cosole shift, power bucket seats. 99% restored in 2010. Safety inspected. Too much to list, can drive every day. Looks Excellent. $6250 250-870-1108 anytime

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

Call your classiﬁed representative today!

250-763-7114

SELLING YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR VAN?

Do we have a deal for you!! 1 week, 3 line word ad, only $15.00 plus tax. 1 week 1 col.x1” with picture only $29.99 plus tax. Limited time offer. Call the Kelowna Capital News classified department to book! 250-763-7114 or

classified@kelownacapnews.com.

WHERE DO YOU TURN

Say “OK Big Three”

TO LEARN WHAT’S ON SALE?

classified@kelownacapnews.com

The link to your community

Apt/Condo for Rent

to advertise in the Capital News, the Vernon Morningstar and the Penticton Western News! Call 250-763-7114 or email your ad to

YOUR NEWSPAPER:

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

HURRY! Luxury and location. Modern suites from 765 sq’-1,500 sq’

Only a few left lease required

Kelowna’s newest and finest selection of rental suites. 773 Glenmore Road, corner of Glenmore & Summit.

Call for appointment to view 778-484-5847 or inquire at www.kelownaconservatory.com

1995 Citation Supreme 26’-RL 5th Wheel, Loaded, lrg f/s, microwave. Bathroom & shower separate. Exc cond. $13,000. obo. 250-542-2838

Scrap Car Removal 1AA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Up to $100 cash for full size vehicles. 250-899-0460 AAA Service 24/7, Cash For Cars. Call Paul Haul (250)808-9593 ARMOUR TOWING Will meet or beat all competitors pricing, Call: 250-801-4199

Towing

Legal

Adult

Legal Notices

Escorts

NOTICE OF CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: THE ESTATE of CATHERINE CHRISTINA CORMACK, deceased, formerly of #1241831 Parkview Cresent, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1X 7G7. Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Catherine Christina Cormack are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor, Community Western Trust Corporation, at #4081708 Dolphin Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1Y9S4 on or before April 5, 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 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: Estate of HELEN PASCHKE, Deceased, formerly of 2425 Orlin Road. West Kelowna, British Columbia. Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of HELEN PASCHKE, are hereby notified under Section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executrix at 221 – 3011 Louie Drive, Westbank, BC, V4T 3E3, on or before, March 29, 2013, after which date the Executrix will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executrix then has notice. JOAN SCHROEDER, Executrix by Porrelli Law, Barristers and Solicitors, ATTENTION: Nancy E. Fish, telephone: (250) 768-0717.

Adult Adult Entertainment

AAA Service 24/7, Cash For Cars. Call Paul Haul (250)808-9593

Trucks & Vans 1996 Ford F150, 4x4, lifted, 300, straight 6. HD Custom Bumpers, Hitch front & back, some rust, great bush truck. Comes with snow tires. $3000 OBO. 250-515-1804 2000 TOYOTA 4 Runner SR5, fully loaded, power sun roof, leather, only 124,00 km fully serviced+ safety checked. $11,900. (250)864-5414.

AFFECTIONATE Blonde Lady Wants To Spoil You! “Seniors Preferred” xoxo 778-484-7438

Escorts 1*AAA*$100 1/2 Hour Special! Kelowna’s Finest Mature Lady Hot Busty Blonde Independant. BRANDY (250)-826-8615 #1 PAMELA, Sexy Blonde, 36D, Excellent Rates, GFE 250-215-4513

#1 **ALYSSA** Men’s Mag Model, Mature, Sexy & Very Playful, Incall Specials/24Hour Outcalls (250)-575-0602

#1 FRESHLY ENHANCED 36EEE-27-36. Gorgeous & tan long blonde hair. Brown eyes. GFE. Honey (778)-363-3732 AN Open Minded Mature Sexy Busty Blonde, READY TO PLEASE YOU! GFE. Independant. 250-808-9673 A Sexy smile, a sensual touch, way of knowing what you need Lydia 250-448-2869 BEACH BUNNIES Be Spoiled At Kelowna’s Only 5 Star Men’s Spa #32-2789 Hwy 97 Blue Heights www.beachbunnies.ca 250-448-8854 EXOTIC Island Beauty, 20, Busty, Downtown. Call: 778363-1074

*** GORGEOUS REDHEAD *** Exotic Rub, Gfe, Daily Specials,

In/Out Ginger 778-363-DOLL MALE 4 Male Erotic Massage $95, waxing, intimate grooming & skin care. Winfield, 9-9 Daily 250-766-2048 PLAYFUL, Upscale, Open Minded Beauty offering massage in my studio. View www.oasisstudio.weebly.com 250-808-3303 Sierra. SOOO SEXY SANDY The Original K-Town Girl. 38D, 29, 34. Let’s Play! 878-1514

Vernon’s Best! New drop in 9am-7pm.Appointment needed after 7pm. Lily 24, Danielle 27, Candice 21, Venus 20, For your safety & comfort, in/out 250-307-8174. Hiring!

B14 www.kelownacapnews.com

Friday, March 1, 2013 Capital NewsC

showhome directory

Be nv ou lin

lley

McKenzie

Hwy 97

Rd. r.

T vey Too Toovey

UPPER MISSION - The Ponds Single Family Homes

NO STRATA TOWN CENTRE

Home & Lot

Gordon Dr.

433 McCarren Avenue from $329,900 OPEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY 1-4PM Darcy Nyrose 250-575-1946 Coldwell Banker

Showhome open: Mon-Fri 8-4pm Sat/Sun 11-4pm

Mission Meadows

1,900-2,619+ sq/ft 2 Storey Walkouts 3+ Bed | 2.5 Bath

OPEN

PHONE:

(778) 477-3455

12-5 PM

HOMES FROM $ STARTING 1,377 P * NO HST .M. , NO PT T

* Subject to change without notice. OAC.

Gordon Dr @ Steele Rd www.VillageHeights.ca

TESORO ARCA

SIERRAS

Conveniently located for your Okanagan Lifestyle

3359 Cougar Rd (Treasure Chest for Toys)

OPEN DAILY 12-4:30PM $

3865 Truswell Rd.

250.764.3104 250.469.2127

159,900 tax in

Quality tile, 6 Whirlpool appliances, drywall, cemboard siding, 3 bed, 2 bath, 1188 sq.ft.

Call Accent Homes 250-769-6614 www.accenthomes.ca

SHOW SUITE OPEN DAILY

Gardena in Kettle Valley

3823 Sonoma Pines Drive

NEW SHOW HOMES NOW OPEN (NOON-5PM DAILY)

328 Providence Ave. Remax 250-717-5000 Lin Schierling/ Jane Matejka 1 HOME LEFT www.GardenaLiving.com $414,900 + HST 2

Woodland Hills

PEACHLAND 24

Stonewater on the Lake

5235 Buchanan Rd $1,439,000 250-868-2776 - OPEN WEEKENDS 12-4 PM

BLACK MOUNTAIN J

Tower Ranch

Tower Ranch/North Pointe from $379,900 1836 Tower Ranch Blvd. OPEN SAT-THURS 12-5PM 250-491-2918 www.towerranch.com

DILWORTH 18

Summit at Selkirk starting at

Sales Centre 12 -4 pm Daily (closed Tues. & Wed.)

$474,900

588 Harrogate Lane OPEN 12-5PM daily except Friday 250-861-8989 www.DilworthHomes.com

Rykon Homes

1058 Henderson Drive $509,900 + HST Nyrose & Assoc. Jennifer 250-870-8118 Darcy 250-575-1946 www.KelownaRealEstatePros.com

Winsome Hill

589 Boynton Place from 309,900 inc. net HST Open Tues & Thurs 1- 4 pm, Sat & Sun 12-4 pm Call Ryan Mayne 250-868-6680 20

575 Black Mountain Dr. 25

The Gate Townhomes

1651 Lynrick Rd. $295,000 inc net HST 250-718-1368 www.the gatekelowna.com

Roth Homes

739 Boynton Pl Reduced by over $200,000... ...Now priced to sell at $899,000 OPEN SUNDAYS 250-470-8251 www.rothhomes.net

OUTSIDE OF AREA 27

Predator Ridge

100 Mashie Cres, Vernon from $399,000 250-860-STAY www.predatorridge.com

Turtle Mountain

4108 Terrapin Pl., Vernon from $449,000 250-545-3999 www.turtlemountainvernon.ca

www.sonomapines.com 250-768-3703

NEW SHOWHOME OPEN!

Gateway Urban Village

3623 Elliott Rd., West Kelowna from $289,900 600 Sherwood Road from $319,900 OPEN NOON-5 PM SAT.-THURS. OPEN SAT & SUN 1-4PM 250-448-6306 www.gatewayurbanvillage.com Darcy Nyrose 250-575-1946 Coldwell Banker 4

Dwell

279,900

Bellamy Homes

Enclave

A 55+ adult gated community 4035 Gellatly Road South

Downsize without compromise. $ from

ROSEDALE MODEL HOME IN THE PONDS Heweston (Upper) Crt $985,000 250-470-2429 www.bellamyhomes.ca 3

19 5% down, 25 yr Bank/Credit Union Financing oac

www.thewatersedgekelowna.ca

Ambrosi Court

1933 Ambrosi Rd..... From $289,900 OPEN WEEK DAYS 2-4PM OPEN WEEKENDS 1-4PM www.ambrosicourt.com 250-470-2143

GLENMORE

399,900

Starting at Call 250-707-3799 or 250-878-7600 www.townhomesfortoys.com

The Water’s Edge

Mill Creek Landing

www.elkridge.ca

DAILY

Celebrating over 25 Years of Building

Destination Homes

13 Radius #112-2142 Vasile Rd Priced from $264,000 OPEN BY APPOINTMENT 250-575-5851 www.pentarhomes.com

RUTLAND

P: 778.754.2010

from $159,900 www.missionmeadows.ca

+ Taxes

1,222+ sq/ft Ranchers 2 Bed+ | 2 Bath

1861 Ambrosi Rd From $289,900 inc. net HST OPEN SAT & SUN. 1-4PM Call Darcy Nyrose 250-575-1946 www.dwelluptop.ca

$364,900 WEST KELOWNA

From

$10,000 BONUS

Seasons at Kettle Valley

Hillside Homes

13310 Lakehill Dr., Lake Country Sat-Wed 11-4 from $249,900 250-707-1752 www.homesbydestination.com

KELOWNA SOUTH

Kelowna’s most complete guide to local showhomes

OKANAGAN MISSION

LAKE COUNTRY/WINFIELD

Bridges at Glenview Pond

1777 Water Street OPEN SUNDAY 1-4PM Jackie Bear 250-317-1699

Frost Rd.

S.E. Kelowna

Rd.

Black Mountain&

Joe Rich East Kelowna

H&H Homes in Smith Creek

Hwy 33

To Big White & Joe Rich

R ele Ste

rdo

idg

Chute La ke

or sh ke

2355 Paramount Dr.- $569,000+HST Jaime Briggs 250-860-7500 Coldwell Banker

Swam p

r. Gordon Dr. G

Lakeshore

3 e riv

Okanagan Mission

Tallus Ridge at Shannon Lake

3355 Sundance Dr. - $589,000+HST Jaime Briggs 250-860-7500 Coldwell Banker 12

McCulloch

Okanagan Lake

Rutland Rd. N.

Gerstmar

E. Kelowna Rd.

25 52J

Teasdale

McCulloch

Ca so rso

El Pa so

Dilworth

Hollywood

don Gordon

Ethel

n Rd

n don Gordo

Water Ellis ichter Richter

Valley

Hwy 97 N.

ector

. 97 S

Hwy 33

Rd .

an Ok

Pandosy

Thacker Rd.

Hwy

Rd. Springfield Rd.

South

Lakeview Heights

Dilworth Mountain

KLO Roa Road

lla Conn

Peachland

14Kelowna

Coquiha

more Rd.

Clift o

La an ag

ake We stl

Ave Elliot Ave

ve. Bernard Ave. Hwy 97 N.

Hwy

97 S.

Glenrosa

Boucherie Rd.

ak eR

Shanno

R sa ro en

Webber Rd.

John Hindle Dr.

Old Vernon Road

F Shannon Lake & Westbank W estbank 8 7 D e Rd. i E oucher B C Hi gh wa y9 7S ou th

oad

Hwy 97

ore R Gle nm

Airport

Stevens Rd.

Clement

West Kelowna Estates

wis

Old Vernon Road

9 12 10 11

Kelowna 19 22 North 20

Rutland d

➤

CALL FOR APPOINTMENT Mayne/Neufeld 1358 Glenview Avenue 250-763-7209 250-469-4004 or 250-470-1044 PRESENTATION CENTRE OPEN 12-5 DAILY www.tallusridge.com Custom homes starting at $600,000

Ellison

Old Vernon Rd.

Duck Lake

Sexsmith

. S. Rd ood llyw Ho

OUC North Kelowna Campus

d ca

Westside Rd.

Winfield

Beaver Lake Rd.

Glenmore

Glen

ide Wes ts

OK Centre McKinley Rd.

Woodsdale

Ca m

Rd .

Okanagan Ctr. Rd.

Wood Lake

Campb H ell Rd. wy 9 7S .

Hw wy 97 97 N.

THERE’S MORE

Winfield & OK Centre on map at left

ith sm

To Vernon non and Armstrong via 97 N.

OKANAGAN

SHOWCASE

North Glenmore

Rd.

Scenic route to Vernon

Rd. lenmore R Glenmore

Oyama

x Se

Carr's Landing Rd.

28 27

CENTRAL

Sage Creek

From $249,000 965 Westpoint Dr Lots starting at $265,000 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 12-4PM Home + Lots starting at $1.4 M OPEN WED-SUN 12-4 PM 250-707-3801 www.sagecreek.com 250-764-0626 woodlandhillskelowna.com

Detached Homes starting in the mid $400,000’s +tax Open Saturday to Wednesday noon-4 pm, Thursday and Friday by appt. by calling 250-864-3773

TO ADVERTISE HERE...

250.707.0619

www.canyonridgeliving.com

SHANNON LAKE/SMITH CREEK 9

Sundance Ridge

Glenvalley on Clifton 1106-2210 Upper Sundance Dr. 600 Boynton 3 BD Units starting at $289,900 VIEW BY APPOINTMENT 250-878-8118 Price from $199,900-$259,900 for 2 bdrm. plan OPEN M-TH 12-5PM S-S 12-4PM Jason 250-801-6808 Pat 250-859-6335

showhome directory

CENTRAL

Call Alan, or Terry at 250-763-3212 and upgrade your listing to a display advertisement!

OKANAGAN

THERE’S MORE SHOWCASE

➤

sCapital News Friday, March 1, 2013

www.kelownacapnews.com B15

showcase ▼ OF PRIME INTEREST

▼ SPRING IS COMING

What it means to be a guarantor or to co-sign a mortgage

Paint is easy way to bring new life and style to your home

People often freely interchange the terms guarantor and co-signer with regards to a mortgage, but each carries very different responsibilities and rights. To begin with, a guarantor or co-signer will be required if the applicant is not able to obtain a mortgage approval independently—usually due to poor credit, inadequate down payment, insufficient employment history or questionable income. Most mortgages will be approved if there is someone to back the borrower should he/she have any trouble making the payment. A co-signer is basically a co-owner being registered on title and equally accountable for the payments although it is commonly known that he/she will not make the payments. Co-signers are typically used when you need to support the income of the mortgage applicant. As a co-applicant, the co-signer will go through the typical application procedure which involves a credit check and disclosing all assets and liabilities as well as employment information. They are required to sign all of the mortgage documents and can expect to remain on title until such time as the applicant qualifies for the mortgage on the own. A co-signer is a co-owner. A guarantor personally guarantees the payments will be made if the original applicant defaults. The guarantor has no claim to the property because he/she is not on title but as guarantor he/she does sign the mortgage documents. A guarantor has to be stronger financially than a

co-signer because he promises to carry the entire debt should the homeowner default. During the application process they will undergo a credit check and must disclose assets, liabilities and income. It is a huge responsibility as the guarantor has fewer rights than a co-signer. While their obligation is the same as a co-signer, they do not have the luxury of being on title so they don’t have a claim to the property. If the homeowner defaults on the payments and the situation deteriorates to the point that the homeowner can’t meet his/her obligations, the home will usually be sold and the guarantor will be responsible for the missed payments as well as any loss associated with the sale. Most lenders will offer early release policies that free the guarantor from obligation (usually after 12 months) if the borrower is current with payments and has established good credit or employment history. Before agreeing to act on behalf of an applicant both co-signers and guarantors need to evaluate the commitment they are willing to make. If for example they wish to purchase their own home in a few years or take on any major debt such as a car/boat they may not qualify because of their commitment as a guarantor or co-signer. Of Prime Interest is a collaboration of mortgage professionals Trish Balaberde (250-470-8324), Darwyn Sloat (250-718-4117) Kristin Rosdal (250-878-3007). www.kelownahomemortgages.ca.

Visit the Capital News website: www.kelownacapnews.com

Paint from B16 member if it doesn’t work out you can always repaint it. Paint is the best way to bring new life and style into your home, but sometimes finding the perfect colour can be a challenge. It can be overwhelming to go into a paint store and see an array of paint chips in a sea of colours—even if you think you know the colour you want. We’ve all had that experience where we’ve seen the “perfect” colour in a magazine or on television, only to get it home and find it looks different in our space. Often, landing on the right colour is all about the lighting. While paint formulas remain consistent, the combination of natural and ambient lighting in each room will cause the colour to look different on the wall. “The trick is to bring

home a few tester cans in various shades of the same colour to see how it looks in your space,” says blogger Jennifer Flores, with Rambling Renovators. “The paint may look great in the store, but in your own home with the mix of natural and electric light the colour may be completely different.” Wall paint will also look different when it’s wet and will often dry to a lighter shade so having a test patch that dries completely is the best way to be sure.

PAINT PERFECTION TIPS

• Flat or matte finish will absorb light and hide imperfections; best used in bedrooms, dining or living rooms • Semi-gloss or highgloss reflects light and is best used on perfectly smooth surfaces; best used on trim and doors, and is not recommended for walls • Bring tester cans

home and test patches of each on wall • Natural and electric light can impact colour so be sure you see your paint test with both

COLOUR ON THE MIND

It’s well established that there is a direct correlation between colour and psychology. Certain colours can make us feel relaxed, energized and can promote creativity, while other hues may invoke anxiety and stress. It’s important to consider the psychological impacts of a colour when selecting the right paint for every room in your home. The psychology behind colour selection and how people approach colour is often reflective of the surrounding environment. External factors such as a challenged economy or a long winter can result in people looking to bring bright colours into their wardrobe or decorating choices.

- Advertisement -

Last week for first-time buyers to save up to $20,000 on a new home Why Should Buyers Act Quickly?

Dwell is locateD at 1851 Ambrosi Road in Kelowna. Display homes are open Saturday & Sunday 1-4pm. First-time homebuyers only have one week left to take advantage of the $20,000 savings incentive being offered by local builder Mission Group. Buyers must act quickly as only 4 homes remain eligible for this offer and sales on these homes must close by March 27, 2013, because of the Easter long weekend at the end of this month. If you are a first-time buyer, now is an ideal time to purchase your first home for a number of reasons. In addition to low interest rates and the $10,000 B.C. First-Time New Home Buyers’ Bonus (which ends March 31, 2013), Mission Group is offering an additional $10,000 discount to purchasers. “This is a great opportunity for first-time home buyers to save on the purchase of a new home, like those at Dwell in mid-town

Kelowna,” says Darcy Nyrose of Nyrose & Associates from Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty. “These incentives are only available for a limited time so buyers need to act quickly.” Here is an example of how the current incentives would break down on the purchase of a new townhome at Dwell: Example: #6 -1881 Ambrosi Road, Kelowna: 2-bed, 2-bath, 2-car garage, rooftop patio List Price: $299,900 incl. net HST LESS $10,000 Builder Discount LESS $10,000 B.C. First-Time New Home Buyers’ $10,000 Bonus (if you qualify) = $279,900* for a new home at Dwell.

In order to qualify for all incentives available to first-time buyers at Dwell, an offer must be made on a home by early March. “While the B.C. First-Time New Home Buyers’ $10,000 Bonus ends March 31, 2013, homebuyers should write on offer on a home by March 10, 2013, to allow time to finalize financing and for subject removal (usually 7-14 days), plus 7-10 days for conveyancing,” says Nyrose. “While it is possible to close a deal on a new home in as little as two weeks, it would be difficult and you might feel rushed,” he says. “So, if you are considering purchasing your first home it is important to act quickly in order to take advantage of these great, limited time savings opportunities.” Details and restrictions may apply to these offers, call Darcy Nyrose today at 250-5751946 to learn more and to see if you qualify.

Why Choose Dwell?

Dwell is the perfect alternative to condo living and the only urban-style townhome community in mid-town Kelowna. Here are some highlights: 1. LOCATION- close to everything you need without having to get into your car. 2. PRICE - with prices including net HST and limited time incentives, the time to buy is now. 3. PRIVATE - 2-car garage (no parkade). 4. STYLE - only new, brownstone-style townhomes with private rooftop patios. “The $10,000 builder incentive only

applies to the next four homes sold at Dwell, and there are a number of move-in ready homes to choose from,” says Nyrose. “Home buyers need to act quickly in order to have their choice of floor plan, which range from 1,158 to 1,361 sq. ft. in size.” Tour Dwell’s three display homes at 1851 Ambrosi Road, Saturdays and Sundays from 1-4pm or by appointment, call 250-575-1946. Visit dwelluptop.ca to learn more. * price includes limited time developer and provincial incentives.

Finishes incluDe modern interiors with contemporary laminate flooring.

each home at Dwell features a private rooftop patio.

B16 www.kelownacapnews.com

Friday, March 1, 2013 Capital NewsC

CE NTRAL

OKANAGAN

shOwCAsE ▼ SPRING IS COMING

Paint colours will improve your mood The winter months in the Okanagan can be dark and dreary, leaving many of us to crave colour as spring awakens. In your home, the least expensive way to brighten it up is with a simple can of paint. A fresh coat, a bright accent wall or a new paint treatment can help us physically and psychologically brush out winter and welcome spring. The daunting task of selecting a colour scheme without the help of a professional designer can be overwhelming. More paint companies are going that extra step to offer consumers tools to help them make coordinated choices.

For the tech-savvy doit-yourselfer, there are mobile apps which can help with “visioning” a room. For those who are a little more low-fi and enjoy a trip to the local paint dealer, Canadian-based Para Paints has recently launched its ColourSquare tool as part of its 2013 Colour Forecast Palette. The tool is a simple cut out, designed to help even the most inexperienced decorator choose the right palette of complementary hues. With the only fullsize chips on the market, Para is making decorator choices easier than ever. One trick that design-

ers often use to develop a room’s colour scheme is to start with a piece of art, or fabric and use that as the jumping-off point. While some may want bold colours on their walls, others may choose to bring a neutral room to life with the help of a bright accent wall, or pops of colour in accent pillows, rugs and art. Keep in mind that the paint colour you select will set the mood of the room. However, at the end of the day no one knows your design preferences better than you—so have fun, take chances and re-

CONTRIBUTED

IT’S WELL established that there is a direct correlation between colour and psychology. Certain colours can make us See Paint B15

feel relaxed, energized and can promote creativity, while other hues may invoke anxiety and stress.

Weighing the pros and cons of the rent-to-own program

re you newly self employed, new to Canada or have bad credit but still seek to join the wonderful world of homeownership? Then you may want to consider a rent-to-own program option. But there are many things to consider before taking this leap, the first being to establish if this is the right scenario for your situation. Usually under the rent-to-own program, the seller and the buyer enter into a purchase option or lease agreement option with a term that lasts anywhere from one to five years. Typically, when embarking down the road of rent-to-own, a buyer may have a deposit less than five per cent

or none at all. This program allows a buyer’s monthly rent to contribute to the deposit at the end of the set term. In some instances, the tenant/buyer are responsible for the maintenance and repairs to the subject property, so that added cost for the buyer needs to be considered. Another thing the potential buyer should keep in mind— they are not able to qualify for a mortgage today it is important to determine what steps need to be taken in order to be in the best possible posi-

tion at the end of your lease agreement to be able to obtain the proper financing. There are great advantages for a rentto-own purchaser, Ceinwen such you get to try out neighbourhood Morgan the and see if it is suited for you. Another great advantage is if the market price of this home is more than the agreed upon price at the beginning of your rent-to-own term—at the end of your lease, you still get to buy it for the same price. For the worst case scenario, if the

REAL ESTATE RUNDOWN

market takes a turn downward, the buyer can forfeit the rent payments and have no obligation to follow through with the purchase. As there are many advantages for the tenant/purchase of a rent-to-own agreement, there are just as many for the landlord/seller, such as tenants on rentto-own typically take better care of the property, thinking that they may own it one day.

‘‘

Another advantage is that the sellers profit is fixed at the time of the option. THERE ARE GREAT Either way, both the tenant/buyer and ADVANTAGES landlord/seller should FOR A RENT-TOseek professional OWN PURCHASER, guidance. If arranged SUCH YOU GET properly this scenarTO TRY OUT THE io could greatly benefit both parties and allow NEIGHBOURHOOD for an assisted and arAND SEE IF IT IS ranged transition from SUITED FOR YOU. renter to homeowner. Ceinwen Morgan has worked in the real estate industry for the past five years.

OWN In Upper Mission From $1,435/Month*

NO JOKE!

R U Joking?!

That’s right - NO JOKE! For a limited time, you can purchase a brand new detached home in Upper Mission from $359,900 + HST! No Strata! & No Condo Fees! From

NEW Houses $359,900

+Tax

> Village Centre Under Construction > Natural Habitat | Ponds | Trails > Award Winning Builder > Located off Gordon Dr at Steele Rd > SHOW HOMES Open 12-5 pm Daily

1-778-477-3455

* $359,900 Purchase + HST with 20% Down at 2.99% Interest Rate 25 Years Amort.Subject to Qualifying and Change without notice.