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PREMIER Christy Clark checks out an airplane engine while on an election campaign stop Wednesday to tour the Kelowna Flightcraft facility. ALISTAIR WATERS/CAPITAL NEWS

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Premier fires up free enterprise message falo Search and Rescue plane normally stationed at Comox on Vancouver Island that is currently undergoing maintenance work at Flightcraft. The premier said Flightcraft was an example of a British Columbia business success story, having started here 42 years ago and now having 1,000 employees across the country, including 600 here at its main plant at the Kelowna airport. “This is an example of how we can help grow the econ-

omy,” said Clark. “We need to work with the private sector to create jobs.” LaPointe said he was proud to have Clark visit his company’s operations. He said the aerospace industry is important to British Columbia and Clark was the first premier to come and look at what his company is doing. Clark said jobs are top of mind for British Columbians in this election, but so too is government spending and debt.

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She said in the two years she has been premier, she has wrestled spending under control and despite the fact her government has added to the province’s debt, said the NDP would make it worse. “We are about a bigger economy. The NDP is about bigger government,” Clark said. “We want to lower taxes, the NDP want higher taxes.”

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Premier Christy Clark brought her election campaign to Kelowna Wednesday, an area she said has always been “the heart of free enterprise in B.C.” Clark toured local aerospace company Kelowna Flighcraft before addressing an election rally later in the evening at the Coast Capri Hotel with the three Central Okanagan Liberal candidates, incumbent MLAs

and cabinet ministers—Steve Thomson, Norm Letnick and Ben Stewart. While at Flightcraft, Clark was shepherded through the sprawling plant by owner Barry LaPointe and received a closeup look at the myriad of maintenance work the company does on aircraft, including work under contract on Canadian Search and Rescue Buffalo planes for the Department of Defence. Clark climbed aboard a Buf-

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A local optometrist has been identified as the 30-year-old man killed in a skiing accident near Rogers Pass on Monday. Josh Bernot was on the second day of a twoday back-country ski excursion with a friend in Glacier National Park near Young’s Peak shortly after noon, when witnesses saw him fall about 16 meters down a cliff, according to information from the B.C. Coroner’s Service released Tuesday. The friend he was skiing with, and other nearby skiers, got help as quickly as possible, but Bernot died at the scene. He was raised in Cleveland, Ohio, and moved to Kelowna shortly after graduating from the Illinois College of Optometry four years ago where he joined Orchard Park Optometry as an associate. He volunteered as a Kelowna SPCA dog walker, and played in local soccer and ultimate frisbee leagues.

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Boat show marks start of Okanagan boating season Barry Gerding EDITOR

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ELTON Ash, commodore of the KelownaYacht Club, speaks with the media Tuesday at the ground-breaking for the new $9-million KYC

clubhouse on the downtown lakeshore. The two-storey, 24,000-square-foot building is slated to open in July 2014 and is being built on the site of the former location for the Water Street Seniors’ Centre.

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Yacht club unveils new clubhouse design Alistair Waters ASSISTANT EDITOR

After more than 20 years of planning, the Kelowna Yacht Club has broken ground on a large new $9-million clubhouse on the downtown lakeshore. Following on its recent $2.5 million expansion of its marina, which made it the largest yacht club marina in North America with 1,000 boat slips, the KYC will build a sparkling new 24,000-square foot clubhouse to the north of its existing 7,500-foot aging facility. The planned two-storey building, designed by local firm Meiklejohn Architects, will include a public restaurant, an additional 2,300-feet of deck and patio space, a banquet room that will be available for public rental, teaching facilities for the club, offices and other rooms on the first floor and member-only facilities on the second floor. “It’s part of the long-term vision that the city has had for this area,” said KYC commodore Elton Ash of the new building. He added the money to pay for

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in the city’s life. The new yacht club building is slated to open July 1, 2014, said Ash. The decision to settle on the former seniors’ centre site came after several other proposals were made for its location, he said, including one that would have seen it built over the water in front of its exiting location. Jim Meiklejohn, who led the team that designed what he called an “iconic” building, said from the south and west sides it will have a sweeping style reminiscent of a ship, while the facades on the north and east sides will be more urban in nature to reflect the brick-fronted provincial court house across the street. “There is no back view of this building,” he said. Meiklejohn said his company, which celebrates its 60th anniversary this year, was acutely aware it was designing a showcase building for Kelowna, given its location on the downtown waterfront. He said the designers wanted to make a statement with this building and he feels they succeeded. awaters@kelownacapnews.com

The incentive to make the dream of owning your own boat a reality can be given a positive boost by this weekend’s annual Kelowna Yacht Club Boat & Leisure Show. Viewed by many boaters as the unofficial start of the boating season, the boat and leisure show takes place Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the yacht club on Water Street, between the Delta Grand Hotel and Stuart Park. Ken Smith, a yacht club member, says the boat show is a great opportunity to learn more about what boating options might work for you. Boat builders will have their latest designs on display and the public will be able to walk around the yacht club marina docks and check out the variety of motor and sail boats, even get an invite onboard for a first-hand look. “Our mandate is to help promote the merits of boating on Okanagan Lake to local citizens, and we see it as a community service as well,” said Smith, who owns a 31foot sailboat. “We all like to dream about owning a boat…a lot of us that are translant-

ed here from back east all talk about how nice it is to be able to sit on your boat in the middle of summer on Okanagan Lake and not get eaten alive by mosquitoes. Just to get out on the lake, and sit and relax on your boat can be such a calming experience.” Smith said the boat selling industry has seen some resurgence in recent months, and those dealers exhibiting their product are competitively looking to attract buyers. Smith says they expect some 5,000 people to pass through the yacht club gates this weekend based on past years. The boat show is free admission but donations are requested for the Kelowna Community Food Bank. And the Zamboni Brothers will be performing at the yacht club patio area throughout the weekend. Besides boats, Smith says there will be lots of information available about the yacht club itself, as well as sailing and boating courses. “Our show has always been the unofficial start of spring for boaters…it’s always a lot of fun,” said Smith, who noted that many yacht club volunteers work long hours on the weekend starting Friday through Monday to pull the event off.

Third reading passed for the Monaco twin towers Alistair Waters ASSISTANT EDITOR

Third time proved lucky for the developers of a proposed twin-tower highrise development in Kelowna’s downtown Tuesday night. Following a public hearing on the project’s third version, city council approved plans for the controversial Monaco project, to include two towers—22- and 30-storys tall—on top a four-storey mixed-use base at the corner of St. Paul Street and Doyle Avenue.

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lors said they liked what they saw after developers bought a thin strip of adjacent land and moved the development farther away from its neighbouring tower. Following the lengthy public hearing Tuesday night, council approved the new plan, which provided greater separation

of the Monaco towers and places them farther away from the Madison. The project will still require some variances from the city. In addition to 161 residential suites and a 128-room hotel in one of the towers, the development will also include 3,000-square metres of

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District following path to 2.95 per cent property tax hike

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West Kelowna residents can expect a 2.95 per cent tax increase this year. Council gave third reading to the tax hike Tuesday, which was initially proposed to be an increase of three per cent. The tax increase will add $46.16 to property taxes on an average district home assessed at $467,445. The increase will give the district $380,503 for reserves, which will go toward future expenditures. Coun. Carol Zanon suggested council should

consider putting one-third of the unallocated funds toward decreasing the tax increase for residents. “I certainly have a lot of sympathy for (Zanon’s) point of view in that regard—it’s true that tax increases are difficult, any increase in expenses is difficult for a lot of people in our community,” said Ophus. “In order to continue to deliver services at an acceptable level, and some of the improvements that the majority of the community want on an ongoing basis, a three per cent tax increase is just the cold, hard reality.” Mayor Doug Find-

later said the three per cent target received little opposition from the public through consultation and an open house. He noted some residents even showed an appetite for a higher tax increase. “Putting it into reserves is a wise thing to do for those projects that come along and need to be funded,” said Findlater. Coun. David Knowles was the only councillor to vote against the 2.95 per cent tax hike. “Some of our residents and businesses are, in my estimation, hanging on by their fingernails,” said Knowles.

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NDP candidate applauds $100 million for B.C. classrooms

Westside-Kelowna NDP candidate Carole Gordon says her party’s pledge to spend $100 million to improve classroom conditions in B.C. if elected to government will help education here in the Central Okanagan. “One-thousand new teachers will do a lot to alleviate the pressures in classrooms in B.C. and right here in the Okanagan,” said Carole Gordon, an elementary school teacher who works in Kelowna, “Everyday teachers struggle to meet the needs of their students. When your class sizes are large, special needs students assistance in a classroom, it becomes a daily struggle for parents and students as well.” Last week, NDP leader Adrian Dix proposed announced the education spending pledge. “Twelve years of Liberal cuts and confrontation have left us with far too many overcrowded classrooms, hurting learning outcomes for every affected child,” said Dix. The NDP also announced $60 million to provide more spaces and lower the cost of infant and toddler care. Families with children in licensed care will save an average of $2,000 per year. Gordon called the money a good start to ensuring parents of good and affordable quality care for their children. “Lack of affordable infant and toddler care is a major barrier to many

women, especially single mothers, returning to the workforce,” said Dix. “Childcare is the second highest family expense after housing, putting financial pressure on middle income households and putting childcare out of reach for lower income parents.” In addition, an NDP

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“The increased frequency and intensity of spring floods is becoming a serious problem,” said Sandford. “The floods of 2011 cost the province of Manitoba a billion dollars. Flood damages in North Dakota and Saskatchewan were in the same range. The situation in the Central Great Plains region is so serious, that it’s no longer described simply as an environmental problem. The situation is now seen as a major threat to the economic future of the region.” Sandford said the risk economically is government institutions will not be able to afford both to deal with recurring disasters and address their root causes. He said unlike private insurance, which creates a pool of money generated by insurance rates to pay out damage claims, gov-

Canada’s changing climate will mean more droughts, floods and destructive storms along with less ability to predict their occurrence, said a leading worldwide hydrology expert. Bob Sandford said changing weather patterns are not the result of freak storms or drought periods, but the effects of climate change which poses potentially devastating economic impacts in North America. From a lack of monitoring of groundwater, to evaporating water on land to the melting polar ice caps, all these factors are making accurate weather prediction more difficult, particularly when based on past history which is no longer relevant. Sanford said governments face the prospect of lawsuits for property damage in the billions which economically they can’t pay. “The flooding in southern Manitoba has already resulted in a $950 million lawsuit by four native bands, and at least four other lawsuits are pending from what occurred in 2011,” Sandford said. Sandford was the guest speaker at the luncheon Tuesday for the B.C. Waste and Water Association convention held in Kelowna this week at The Delta Grand. More than 100 experts in the water and waste management fields listened as Sandford painted a portrait of how Canada, a country abundant in fresh water, could face an economic crisis caused by a water shortage if the current development, land use and water hydrology path we are on right now remains unchanged. Sanford is the EPCOR Chair of the Canadian Partnership Initiative in support o the United Nations Water For Life campaign, is a director of the

Western Watersheds Climate Research Collaborative and is an advisor on water issues to the InterAction Council, a global think tank policy composed of 20 former heads of state including past Canadian prime minister Jean Chretien and former U.S. president Bill Clinton. He has also written three books about water issues in Canada. Sanford made the argument Tuesday that Canada’s abundance of water currently can’t be taken for granted, as such complacency will be dangerous to our economy He said water experts have seen the warning signs for years and have attempted, mostly unsuccessfully, to catch the country’s attention. Sandford cited population increases and both industrial and agricultural land production as putting inexorable pressure on our water supply. With surface water nearing full utilization, it leaves us more dependent on groundwater, which too often ends up contaminated. That also plays a part in the overall aging water management infrastructure—pipelines, canals, reservoirs, etc.—that without being updated will lead to degradation of water, such as what happened in Walkerton, Ont. And hanging like an umbrella over those issues is the politically contentious matter of climate warning. Sandford said there is little scientific doubt that change is taking place, and that debates should be about what to do about it, rather than if it exists or not. While the melting Arctic ice is a matter of record, Sandford said even worse is what has happened in southern Manitoba and the Great Plains region of the U.S. and Canada, a new hydro-climatic state that residents have been unable to cope with or adapt to.

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any around the world breathed a sigh of relief last Friday when a second Boston Marathon bombing suspect was arrested, following the death of the first in a firefight with police hours before. “The terror is over,” Boston police tweeted following the arrest, yet another sign of the times in a case in which speed of reporting by mainstream media and the spread of information through social media reached a dizzying velocity. Sober reflection may finally

result in a recognition of the risks of media letting speed trump accuracy, particularly among some mainstream news-gathering organizations that should have known better. But as media began to paint the picture of two alienated emigre brothers from Chechnya, harbouring unspecified grudges against the U.S., the case immediately began to assume more manageable dimensions. As deadly as it had been— the final tally including three initial bombing victims and a po-

lice officer killed, not to mention scores of marathon spectators injured April 15, a robbery and hostage taking, and the death of one of the alleged perpetrators— it was still somehow easier to get one’s head around than if it had all remained a mysterious terrorist plot. The terror isn’t over, for as the world comes to grips with the realization that the bombers’ motives may never fully be known, what is evident from the Boston case is that we already live in a very different world

from the one temporarily paralyzed by the events of 9/11. There are many, Boston has also shown, who want to help in times of emergency, whether it’s pitching in to care for casualties, or volunteering digital images to help identify possible perpetrators. And is it just optimism, or could it be that there has been a slight increase in transparency, as authorities and the media have come to realize, that the people themselves can be an important part of the information and evidence-gathering chain?

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Just the right pressure needed to get students into college This week I read a report by the Institute for Higher Education Policy, an American think tank, which surveyed 1,800 high school graduates who had high grades but did not go on to college or university. No surprises here—financial issues were the number one reasons those high achieving students didn’t go on. They needed to work and they didn’t’ have the financial means to go. Students who come from poor families are under enormous pressure to enter the workforce full-time and contribute to the family income. They know they can’t ask their parents to help pay for their tuition. If our economy continues to contract and our unemployment rates increase we may

see this happening to more students. Academic preparation was another pressure for these students. Although every student surveyed had the grades to be admitted, many felt they were not well prepared for the rigours of university-level study. This perception was enough to stop them from enrolling, which from my point of view, suggests that at both the high school and college-level we need to find better ways to inform students about college-level instruction as well as parttime study options. We also need to

find ways to alleviate some of the pressure they may feel which leads them to give up on further study. On the flip side, another outcome of the Jane study was the lack of Muskens external pressure to apply, enrol and attend. According to the study, students who were not motivated by their parents, teachers and counsellors were less likely to attend, than those who received more encouragement regardless of their high school grades. I know many parents who pressure their children to go to college or university—maybe too much—but

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there is nothing wrong with positive encouragement. Other interesting information from the study was that one-third of the high achieving students didn’t view a post-secondary credential as a means to higher wages and greater job security. They figured there were enough viable careers out there that didn’t require a college education. I found this statistic interesting as I have often come across high school students who forgo a post-secondary education because they have their sites set on a particular job or employer such as a utility company. I wonder to what extent these students are going in to an industry because they are led to believe some-

thing that might not ring true. Anyone who has been in the labour market for a number of years understand that through technology and other factors, jobs can become obsolete overnight. At the end of the day, it seems to me that pressure can be either a good or bad thing—it all depends on how you react to it. Dealing effectively with pressure and making the right decision as a high school graduate or young adult is really just part of moving into adulthood—whether you go to college or university, or decide to go to work, or even travel, you can’t escape the pressures of life. Jane Muskens is the registrar at Okanagan College. jmuskens@okanagan.bc.ca

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Hydro needs to re-establish credibility Open letter to BC Hydro, Cindy Verschoor, communications lead for BC Hydro’s Smart Metering Program: Re: Refusal to Accept Smart Meter Leads to Power Being Cut off, April 18 Capital News. The actions of BC Hydro, the company and your employees and/or agents is despicable! If you (referring to BC Hydro the company, staff, everyone representing, or contracted by BC Hydro)truly believe you have the right to impose wireless meters on customers, then why do you lie and sneak around to do it? If, as you said, “BC Hydro customers who still have analog meters aren’t being forced to switch over for the time being,” then why was

a smart meter secretly imposed on the Stutters? You justified your actions by saying the meter purchased on the Internet was “uncertified” and “not approved for use in Canada” and that they must meet “all the federal and provincial requirements.” The fact that the Corix meters used by BC Hydro are made in China should automatically trigger maximum scrutiny and inspection to ensure quality and safety. However, the precise opposite is true. Why are they exempt from the usual mandatory CSA approval requirement which provides consumers with some confidence that a product is safe and approved for use in Canada? In light of this exemption, please explain

how and by whom they are a) ‘certified’ b) ‘approved for use in Canada’, and c) what are ‘the federal and provincial requirements”? Another argument was that Stutters’ meter was “not installed by us.” Are your meter installers licensed electricians? Do you not use unlicensed temporary or contract workers with minimal training? The public rightly believes that their protection and safety must be paramount. But until BC Hydro demonstrates some credibility and honesty, everyone is well-advised to remain vigilant and cynical. Reply requested. M. Enns, Kelowna

Residents should have right to refuse meter Open letter to the CEO of BC Hydro regarding the cutting off of power to a family home in Peachland B.C. I think it is time for some form of public outrage when a Crown corporation uses these types of tactics to force families to submit to the installation of a wireless transmitter on their home. Our contract with hydro is to pay for the

electricity we use. It should not matter what type of meter measures the usage. If it is a health concern for the homeowner they should have the right to refuse this technology that many scientists consider to be the public health epidemic of the future. Hopefully we won’t have to wait decades, as was the case with tobacco concerns, for our government to address this potential problem.

It is time for a moratorium on the rampant use of wireless technologies until Safety Code 6 has been updated and regulations can be put in place to ensure this amazing technology is used in a safe manner. As is the case with the overuse of antibiotics we need to look at the cumulative affects before proceeding further down this path. Sherry Ridout, Victoria

Where’s our option to opt out of smart meter? To the editor: How have we come to the point that BC Hydro can cut someone’s power in order to bully them into accepting a device that makes them ill? When I first called about smart meters in 2009, BC Hydro told me that they would respect my doctor’s advice to keep my home as low of harmful electromagnetic radiation as possible, that mine was not the first call, and that engineers were working on options to help customers who

are sensitive to radio-frequency radiation. In 2010, the Energy Ministry’s office and BC Hydro both reiterated the commitment to accommodating sensitive individuals, and I was again reassured that engineers would find a solution and a wireless meter would not be installed on my home. Since then, many B.C. customers have been misled and sometimes intimidated into accepting a wireless meter, even as more and more doctors

and public health officials warn of the health risks. Many other Canadian [1] and US [2] jurisdictions are mandating that all customers must have a choice. If utilities elsewhere are re-installing analog meters, why can’t B.C. Hydro? Why did BC Hydro choose to stop looking for less harmful solutions and start bullying customers? A. Churchill, Surrey [1] Quebec: Next-

Generation Meters— Hydro-Québec Sets Terms for Installation of Meters Without Radio-Frequency Emissions, Montreal, March 14, 2012 /CNW Telbec/ - http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/937433/ next-generation-meters-hydro-quebec-setsterms-for-installationof-meters-without-radiofrequency-emissions/ [2] California* (fees under legal challenge), Florida, Georgia, Hawaii* (no fees), Illinois, Louisi-

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Government should manage budget like it’s their pension To the editor: Has anyone ever noticed that when our governments are going to save us from ourselves it is going to cost us money? Firstly I would like to mention the carbon tax. Good for the environment? Several volcanoes spew out more carbon dioxide in a few days than humanity puts out in years. And have you noticed that the buzz words “global warming” is no longer vogue as it has now become, “climate change.” Some scientists are alleging that the world has started a cooling cycle once again. Who is one to believe?

Now we have a new tiered system of billing for hydro, gas and water in order to conserve these resources, not that they shouldn’t be. It seems that they set the base lines for these at a low level so it doesn’t take much to get to the next plateau where the rates are higher. Who does this affect most? The larger families, who, in this case, subsidize the smaller household by contributing more for a larger surplus if there ever is one. Also, when Hydro or ICBC—government entities—have managed to set a surplus aside to offset some future expenditures

or, heaven forbid, give us a break on fees, our illustrious government commandeers the extra with the result of these companies informing us: “We have no money so we have to raise your rates,” with government approval of course. Our government and private businesses set out budgets which I realize have to be done in order to supply the funds required to its different sectors. But where is the incentive to save? If one doesn’t spend the budget they are given how can you ask for more next time? Maybe if our politicians looked after our monetary needs as dili-

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t makes sense to want to get to the bottom of why you are still having pain months or a year or more after a crash. You are told by your doctor that it is “just” a soft tissue injury; you will recover in short order. The ICBC adjuster refers to your injury as minor, as not being serious, because it is “just” a soft tissue injury. If there were a fracture, well, that’s serious. When the pain doesn’t go away, your doctor refers you for an x-ray. Maybe something was missed. Maybe there’s something on an x-ray that would explain why you are still having pain. Perhaps there’s a compression fracture. The x-ray shows that you have some wear and tear, known in the medical world as “degeneration.” It’s something that occurs over time as we age. Your spine looks no different than if the crash had never occurred. You are referred for a CT scan or an MRI. This scan shows that one or two of your disks, those things between the vertebrae in your spine, are bulging. Some degree of disk bulging is normal, though. For example, I am blessed with zero spinal symptoms, but if you scanned my spine you might well find some disk bulging. Perhaps it’s your facet joints, which are the joints between your vertebrae. Perhaps those joints were damaged in the crash. I It’s not something that shows up on a scan, so you are referred for diagnostic nerve blocks, i.e. injections into the joints. You are desperate to get to the bottom of why you are still having pain. One reason for your desperation is validation. You have been told that if you “just” have a soft tissue injury, you should have healed long ago. Your friends and family keep asking you what has been diagnosed, as if “soft tissue injury” is not a serious diagnosis. Your ICBC adjuster is dismissive about your claim because it’s nothing but “soft tissue.” Another reason for your desperation is the hope, becoming faint as time marches on, that if something specific can be

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THE REALITY IS THAT GETTING TO THE BOTTOM OF A PRECISE PHYSIOLOGICAL EXPLANATION FOR ONGOING PAIN IS NOT TERRIBLY RELEVANT IN A PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM.

hires on a regular basis to defend injury claims. You had a soft tissue injury; that injury healed long ago; your ongoing pain is the result of your spinal degeneration. You accept ICBC’s $6,500 offer, being near the top of the scale (so they say) of what they pay as compensation for a soft tissue injury, because you don’t know any better. The reality is that ICBC’s offer is so low that it hasn’t even made it onto the scale. There’s no judge in British Columbia who would award so little for an injury resulting in permanent symptoms. The reality is that getting to the bottom of a precise physiological explanation for ongoing pain is not terribly relevant in a personal injury claim. If you did not have that pain before a crash, the onset of pain coincidentally started immediately after the crash, and the pain has become permanent, I challenge a medical specialist to credibly say that your pain wasn’t caused by the crash.

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South Fintry resident wants abandoned barge removed Wade Paterson STAFF REPORTER

Stan Roy has been trying to remove a barge from the water in front of his Okanagan Lakeside property for more than two years. Roy’s property, which borders La Casa Resort, is rented out during the summer months to various guests, some of which include families with young children. His top concern is that somebody staying at his house or the nearby La Casa Resort will get hurt on the machinery or random pieces of steel found on the vessel. “I’ve seen kids on the barge,” said Roy. “We had some guests up here one time and the kids kept wanting to get on there…I wouldn’t allow them on there.” Roy added the barge is an eyesore. He said the owner of a diving services company abandoned the barge after he stopped doing work at La Casa Resort a couple years ago. Since then, Roy has contacted several government agencies with the hope of getting the barge removed. Despite his efforts, the barge still sits on the foreshore in front of his property. Patrick Tobin, regional manager of compliance and enforcement for the B.C. Ministry of For-

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STAN Roy points to the barge that has been sitting on

the foreshore in front of his property for about two years. Roy says the vessel (right) poses a safety risk for children at the nearby La Casa Resort, as well as the families who rent out his property in the summer. ests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, said the compliance and enforcement branch, has been trying to get the owner to remove the barge for about a year. “We try to, where we can, get voluntary compliance,” said Tobin. “We try to get them to deal with it because it’s pretty costly for govern-

ment to go in and (implement) seizure and removal, especially of things like this.” He noted the owner currently has three vessels within the Thompson-Okanagan region that the ministry wants removed, including a pile driver on Kalamaka Lake. Tobin added it appeared as if the owner was

beginning to take responsibility last year; however, has taken a step back since then. “He’s no longer re-

turning any of our calls or responding back to us. “We’re almost done with giving him chances.” The situation is un-

common, according to Tobin, and gets convoluted by the fact vessels are governed under federal jurisdiction.

“This thing has become a rather slow process (as) we’ve tried to figure our way through the jurisdiction overlap. “We’ve been in contact with Transport Canada on this particular one…they’ve determined it’s not a hazard to navigable waters.” Even if there are no environmental impacts and the vessel does not impede navigation according to Transport Canada regulations, the ministry still has the option of addressing the issue through the trespass provisions of the Land Act. Tobin said the compliance and enforcement branch will soon begin a “ramped-up enforcement action” to deal with the vessel. “We’ll give him one last chance with very tight timelines. “Failing to do so will come with some pretty stiff penalties, plus we’ll take the steps to remove (the barge).” The owner of the barge could not be reached for comment. Roy said he is eager to see something done before the summer season brings more people out into the water. “Our rental season starts here really soon. “I think the owner has a moral, ethical and financial obligation to people who might get hurt. He should want it gone.” wpaterson@kelownacapnews.com

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SPORTS ▼ LACROSSE

Junior Raiders battle Venom in home opener

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Missing the playoffs last season didn’t sit well with anyone wearing the colours of the Kelowna Raiders. With a 2-0 start to the 2013 Thompson Okanagan Junior Lacrosse League campaign, the Raiders have made it clear they have no intention of being on the outside looking in for the second year in a row. The Raiders’ early-season momentum will face a stiff test Thursday at Memorial Arena as they play their home opener against the Kamloops Venom. The Venom are the defending TOJLL champs. “Our guys are definitely fired up to play them,” said Raiders head coach Travis Wray. “Teams from Kamloops have always been big rivals of ours and they’re the champs, so it’s not hard for us to be motivated.”

Last season, the Raiders finished a disappointing 4-10 to miss the playoffs for the first time since their inaugural TOJLL season of 2000. After a long off-season to mull over their playoff exclusion, Wray had a hunch his club would come out of the gates a different and more determined team in 2013. “It’s something the guys have been talking about for a long time,” he said. “It was disappointing to miss (the playoffs) last year and the guys were quite upset. They made it their goal to get off to a good start, pick up points at every chance we have and get things going the right way. It’s been good so far.” The Raiders pushed their record to 2-0 Monday night in Penticton with a 14-10 win over the hometown South Okanagan Flames. For the second game in a row, veteran Brendan Urban led the Raiders’ of-

fensive charge with five goals and now has 10 on the season. “Brendan is proving he’s one of the premier goal scorers in the league,” said Wray. “He’s taken the team on his back at the start here and has shown leadership in every way.” Urban is part of a committed group of 20-yearold players who Wray says have stepped up early in the season to ensure there is no repeat of last season’s letdown. The head coach also points to Scott Renner, Andrew and Patrick McMillan and Tre Mason as other key veteran players who are helping to lead the club in the right direction. “The guys are a bit older and a bit more mature this season. We have a good group of leaders and they’ve all stepped up with the right attitude.” On the other end of the scale, seven rookies have joined the team from the midget level and have also

made key contributions early in the season. “That team won the midget C provincials last season and they were coached by the McMillan (Andrew and Patrick) brothers, so they were well groomed coming into the season,” Wray said. “They’ve come in and played well for us.” The Raiders and Venom will face off at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Memorial Arena.

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The Kelowna Raiders look for their first win of the Okanagan senior C lacrosse season Friday night when they take on the Armstrong Shamrocks. Face off at the NorVal Centre is 7:30 p.m. The senior Raiders are 0-2 after back-to-back losses to the Kamloops Rattlers to open the season. Kelowna’s next home action is Wednesday, May 8 vs Armstrong.

to a 2-0 start to the junior B lacrosse campaign.

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▼ TOJLL

Junior lacrosse is alive and well in the Okanagan Warren Henderson STAFF REPORTER

Much like the growth of one of his own children, Dan Wray has watched the Thompson Okanagan Junior Lacrosse League survive its share of bumps and bruises on the way to becoming a healthy teenager. Founded by Wray in 2000, the junior B circuit recently kicked off its 14th season with five teams competing—Kelowna Raiders, Armstrong Shamrocks, Kamloops Venom, Vernon Tigers and South Okanagan Flames. Just as it was in the beginning, Wray said TOJLL continues to provide a quality lacrosse environment for players aged 16 to 20. “The numbers of players and teams have fluctuated over the years, but we still have a great product,” said Wray, the commissioner of TOJ-

LL. “We have five solid teams and some really great people in place, so we’re pretty happy with where we’re at right now. “Kamloops won the provincial title last year,” he added, “so that tells you how strong our league is.” Wray first launched the concept of organized lacrosse for players in Grades 11 and 12 with an intermediate league in the Interior for three years in the late 1990s. Then in 2000, with a large and talented crop of 1983-born talent coming out of the midget ranks, Wray felt the time was right to launch a junior B circuit for players in the valley. “I wanted to expose the game to people in the Okanagan and give our young players a place to play after the minor level,” Wray said. Three of the teams were based in Kelowna— the Rutland Raiders, Kelowna Dragons and Ke-

lowna Braves. Over the years, the number of junior B teams in the Central Okanagan was eventually whittled down to one—the Kelowna Raiders—due to fewer players enrolling at the minor level. Like so many other sports over the last few years, Wray said it’s been a constant battle to keep adequate numbers of kids in minor lacrosse. “It’s been a rocky ride at times and some of it has been economics,” Wray said. “Parents tend to put their kids in sports that are cheaper, like soccer. “Hockey has also taken its toll on lacrosse a little bit in that a lot of kids are now playing hockey 12 months of the year, so a lot don’t play both sports anymore. Hockey is more of a business in that way. “Lacrosse…we’re still the Canadian original,

a grassroots national sport,” he added. Still, Wray said there are many positive indicators coming from Kelowna’s minor lacrosse system which, in turn, will benefit both of Kelowna’s junior and senior programs in the future. After years of dwindling registration, Wray said the Kelowna Minor Lacrosse Association executive is finding creative ways to restore interest in the game and drive the numbers back to workable levels. “The (KMLA) is working really hard and they’re bucking the trend of the last few years,” said Wray. “Alisa Brownlee has done a great job as president and they’re moving things in the right direction. With the losses of players other minor sports are having, we’re very happy with the way lacrosse is coming along.”

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Michelle Jakszuk of Elphinstone Secondary in Gibsons has committed to suiting up for the UBC Okanagan Heat women’s team next fall. The 6-foot-1 outside hitter comes with a great set of skills as she joins Steve Manuel’s program for the 2013-12 season. Jakszuk is very athletic with great jumping ability and, for a player still in high school already possesses a wide variety of shots. “She has the ability to be the player that can break a game wide open with her offensive abilities,” said Manuel, the Heat’s head coach, “a role we will be looking to fill now that Alex Basso is graduating.” Basso, a five-year starter for the Heat, was a decorated outside hitter who was a key member of the team’s three-time provincial and two-time national championship wins while in the CCAA, and helped guide the team into the CIS and a playoff berth this past season. Jakszuk’s versatility isn’t limited to the things she can do on the volleyball court but across a handful of activities, she was a successful multisport athlete during her high school years, playing soccer, basketball and volleyball, as well as competing in track and field.

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GIBSONS product Michelle Jakszuk will join the UBC Okanagan Heat women’s volleyball team next season. Consistently an MVP for her high-school soccer and volleyball teams, she eventually settled into volleyball as her first and primary passion. Michelle was a North Shore, provincial high school and provincial club first team all-star from 2010-12. She was also the 2012 Ogopogo High School tournament MVP

(held at UBC’s Okanagan campus each fall) and was named to the All-Star team of the UBC high school tournament in Vancouver. She is also a former teammate of Heat setter Emily Oxland and that familiarity with the team’s setter, a member of the CIS national all-rookie team, will certainly as-

sist Michelle’s transition to attacking at the university level. “We believe that Michelle will be an impact player in Canada West and we are very happy that she has chosen to join our Heat program,” Manuel added as he looks forward to his squad’s third year in the CIS. Michelle is very ex-

cited to attend UBC Okanagan for her studies as well. “I chose (to come to) UBC Okanagan because of its small campus,” said Jakszuk. “I like the idea of a smaller school with smaller classes. The campus being new and renovated is a bonus too. I’ve been coming to the Okanagan every summer for as long as I can remember, so I really like the location.” She will enroll in the B.A. program but is not sure yet what she will major in. “I still don’t know exactly what I want to study, but I do know I want to do something to help people, whether it’s through teaching or medicine, I’m still not sure.” “As far as the team goes, the Heat girls are all very inclusive and they made me feel welcome from day one,” she added. “I think you need to be friends off the court as well as on the court, so I’m looking forward to making some long-term friendships.” e Along with Jakszuk,t Manuel will welcomec back Chandler Proch. Thes starting setter in 2011-12,t Chandler will rejoin ther team in September after fully recovering from hera injury that sidelined her for the entire 2012-13 season.

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Bowey and Team Canada into playoffs Kelowna Rockets’ defenceman Madison Bowey did his part to help Canada go unbeaten in the round robin of the IIHF World Under 18 Hockey Championship in Sochi, Russia. On Thursday, Bowey and the Canadians will try to take it another step further with a victory over

the Czech Republic in the quarterfinals. A final score wasn’t available at Capital News press time Thursday. Bowey and Team Canada posted a 4-0 record in the preliminary round, outscoring their opponents 23-3 in the process. Bowey, 18, has a goal

and an assist at the tournament. The semifinals will be played Friday in Sochi, with the gold and bronze medal games set for Sunday. Bowey is looking for the second international gold medal of his young career. The Winnipeg native was with Canada last

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OGC sends 13 team members to nationals Led by 2012 Canadian Olympic team alternate Samantha Smith and national team member Trevor Sterling, 13 members of the Okanagan Gymnastics Centre will compete at the Canadian Gymnastics Championships May 21 to 25 in Ottawa. Smith, Sterling and 10 other OGC athletes will be in the trampoline competition, while Liam Dawson will be involved in the men’s artistic gymnastics event. The other local athletes are: Adele Lefevre, Cami Hill, Curtis Gerein, Danielle Gruber, Emma Tucker, Luke Friesen, Mona Weiler, Rachel Stone, Sarah Croteau and Tyler Vermeulen . The athletes were named to the team following a series of trials held this winter and spring. Of the 99 athletes on

Team B.C., the OGC is sending the third most of any club to the nationals. Only two clubs are represented by more gymnasts: TAG Sport Centre of Port Coquitlam (17) and the Shasta Trampoline Club (14). Kelowna’s Ethan McLeary is a member of the TAG club. Olympic team member (2004) Ken Ikeda (Twisters) of Abbotsford is the anchor of a very strong men’s artistic gymnastics contingent. This will be Ikeda’s 19th trip to nationals. The Canadian Gymnastics Championships are hosted annually throughout Canada. Over 1,000 athletes, coaches and officials will travel to Ottawa to compete for the right to be considered the best gymnasts in the country.

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KATY MARYSCHUK, from Rutland Senior Secondary, scales the bar during the women’s pole vault event at the Battle of the Border track meet last Saturday at Hillside Stadium in Kamloops.

Briefs: Warriors host 200 players at spring camp Close to 200 players took the ice under the watchful eye of head coach and GM Rylan Ferster and his assistants at the West Kelowna Warriors’ annual spring camp. The three-day evaluation of prospects was

held last weekend at Royal LePage Place. “Spring camp was outstanding,” said Ferster. “It’s always fun to watch all the young prospects battle and compete to show their stuff, it also signifies that start of next

season.” Camp wrapped up on Sunday with the Top Prospects Game, with Team Black recording a 5-4 win over Team White. Ferster expects to soon announce a number of top-level recruits from the

camp who will commit to the Warriors for 2013-14.

OWLS SOCCER TOURNEY…

The Kelowna Owls will host their annual invitational senior girls soccer tournament this weekend at KSS.

Action kicks off Friday at 9 a.m., with the gold medal game to be played Saturday at 3:30 p.m. The host Owls will be joined at the tournament by Mt. Boucherie, OKM, Rutland Secondary, Mt.

Baker, Columneetza, Vanderhoovf and Sutherland.

KSS RUGBY…

The Kelowna Owls will be at UBC Vancouver this weekend for the B.C. sevens high school rugby championship. The

Owls are ranked third in the province. In Okanagan Valley 15s action, KSS remain undefeated in league play. This week the Owls defeated Pen Hi 51-14. The Owls are ranked fourth in B.C.

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NEWS ▼ CAR CARE

Spring maintenance is important Spring cleaning is on most people’s minds as the weather heats up. When making a spring

cleaning checklist, don’t forget to include your vehicle. Properly maintaining

your vehicle is essential to increasing its average life expectancy. To help keep it running on all cylinders, follow this simple checklist to make sure you stay off the side of the road: Check your vision —about 90 per cent of all driving decisions are made based upon vision. Consider your options when maintaining your wiper blades—you may be able to clean them with rubbing alcohol. Replace them if they are cracked, torn, cut or streaking. Check your owner’s manual for specifics—different cars have different sizes.

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Check the wear pattern of your tires—if you notice certain parts are becoming more worn than others, take a look some of the possible causes: Wear on inside and outside edges: Under-inflation Wear in centre: Over-inflation Cups or dips in the tread: Worn suspension parts Sawtooth edges: Need wheel alignment

Hot weather the culprit behind car battery problems Summer is the season for major car-battery problems. Heat, not cold, shortens battery life, says Car Care Canada. Excessive heat and overcharging are the two main reasons for shortened battery life. Heat causes battery fluid to evaporate, damaging the internal structure of the battery. A malfunctioning component in the charging system, usually the voltage regulator, allows too high a charging rate. That’s slow death for a battery. True, there are more road service calls in cold weather for dead batteries that cause starting failure. That’s when a battery’s output is diminished because of sluggish electro-chemical action that gives the battery its power. Also, colder temperatures increase thickness of the engine oil, making the engine harder to turn over. These factors

lead to harder starting. “An average of one out of four vehicles gets a new battery every year,” says Marc Brazeau, of Car Care Canada. “Sooner or later all batteries have to be replaced, but having to so prematurely can involve more than the cost of a road service call and a new battery, it can be inconvenient as well.” To get the most life out of a battery, Brazeau says be sure the electrical system is charging at the correct rate; overcharging can damage a battery as quickly as undercharging. If your battery is the type that needs to be topped off, check it regularly, especially in hot weather. Add distilled water when necessary. Always replace a battery with one that’s rated at least as high as the one originally specified. Keep the top of the battery clean. Dirt becomes a conductor, which drains battery power.

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be askew. But in most cases wheel misalignment is more subtle and often goes unnoticed until it becomes obvious through unusual tire wear patterns. When a vehicle leaves the factory its wheels are aligned in a geometric relationship with the actions of the suspension and steering. The main settings, known as camber, caster and toe-in and ride height, determine how it will react during acceleration, braking, turning, hitting bumps or just rolling down the highway.

Tire tread wear patterns are a clear visual clue to bad alignment and are easy to detect, but only after they’ve become established, by which time you’ve usually ruined an expensive set of tires. A simple check can be conducted using a coin to measure tread depth on the inside, centre and outside of the tire. If the tread is deeper on the edges than the centre, the tire has been running over-inflated. If the tread is deeper in the centre than the edges, it’s been running under-inflated.

Simply inflating them to the correct pressure can solve these problems. If the tread is deeper on one side than the other, however, you have a camber problem. Another check involves running your hand over the tire. If you find the surface is smooth in one direction and jagged in the other, you’ve likely discovered the saw-tooth wear pattern related to a toe-in problem. In both case professional attention is required.

▼ FORTHE RECORD

Correction on smart meter story A story published in the Capital News edition of Thursday, April 18 (Refusal to Accept Smart Meter Leads to Power Being Cut Off, A10) suggests Deborah Stutters purchased her analog meter online. Stutters says that’s not the case; rather, a friend told her about a company in

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Willowbridge transition housing resident comes full circle When Robin entered Willowbridge for the first time, he didn’t know if he’d be alive when he left. The 54-year-old had been in and out of hospitals for nearly two years, battling medical issues that had him on what doctors thought was his deathbed more than once. With no family or close friends nearby, it appeared as if Robin would have no choice but to enter into a seniors’ residence because he was unable to live alone. Robin had worked as a care aide in a long-term residential facility. He enjoyed serving others and things in his life were going well. Then, he contracted a highly contagious bacterial infection that made him extremely sick. Recovery for Robin did not look promising. Hope was fading. Then the hospital social worker looked into Willowbridge Transitional Housing in Kelowna. Willowbridge is a 40unit supportive housing program operated by the Canadian Mental Health Association with a goal to provide a home for those who are homeless or in danger of homelessness because of mental health issues, substance-use problems, brain injury, physical health challenges, or income-related issues. Since it opened in August 2010, Willowbridge has housed 183 men and women, connecting them with community services while building life-skills ultimately assisting them to move on to longer term housing options. When Robin arrived at Willowbridge, he was weak and defeated. There was no end in sight to his chronic pain and his whole life had turned upside down. He went from having a job, apartment and future to no job, no place to live and seemingly no recovery in sight. Nearly two years after he arrived, Robin now says with confidence, “Staying at Willowbridge saved my life.” The growth and lifechange that Robin experienced affected him physically, emotionally and relationally. “When Robin arrived, he was fed through a feeding tube and was bed-ridden,” Sandra, a Willowbridge key support worker, said.

“Robin’s doctors advised that to keep his taste buds working, he should put food in his mouth and chew it, but he was not allowed to swallow anything. “But to show you the kind of person he is, even though he couldn’t eat, he was a driving force in our Collaborative Cooking program. He would pitch in and help others make delicious meals, but not get to enjoy them himself. I find that a remarkable statement to his character.” The cooking program is one of the activities Willowbridge staff use to help participants develop their skill-sets. Healthy social interaction and developing relationships with others in the community are important benefits Willowbridge participants gain while they actively work toward a long-term housing solution. The Canadian Mental Health Association’s Kelowna branch was established in 1956. It facilitates access to the resources people of all ages require to improve mental health and community integration, build resilience and support recovery from mental illness. One in five British Columbians will experience a mental illness this year. Mental illness does not discriminate towards age, gender, or ethnicity—all are affected. CMHA executive director Shelagh Turner, says, “People who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness often simply need some time to regain control over aspects of their lives that may be barriers to their being successfully housed. “Willowbridge housing and supports are intended to provide sufficient time to create the bridge to longer-term housing.” Those bridges are built strongest when all of the agencies and services in our community work together, she says. “When we all work together to do the right thing, that translates into support that makes a difference to people’s lives. “I don’t know if we will ever completely conquer homelessness, but I do know that when we work together, we have a much better chance of creating solutions that work.”

CMHA is most concerned with making a positive difference in people’s lives. Turner says they have been around long enough to know how deep the need is for government, local businesses and community service providers to work together to address some of our society’s most challenging issues. Willowbridge participants, like Robin, can experience greater suc-

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cess and a healthier future when everyone is in sync toward the same goal—a mentally healthier society.

Robin went full circle from having a home and job, to having no job or hope, to CMHA Kelowna and is now back integrated into his community. He plans to go back to his previous work as a care aide and is doing so in better physical, mental and emotional shape than he was before his time in Willowbridge. “Saving (my) life was not the only outcome,” Robin says of his time in the CMHA Kelowna pro-

gram. “Building a new and wondrous life was. “Never allow this program to end. It is important to the survival of myself and others.”

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Look For HeLpers It seemed that every time I turned on the television on this week, news reports on yet another disaster filled the screen. It started Monday April 15th with the explosion of two bombs at the finish line of the world famous Boston Marathon. The bomb blasts killed Lu Lingzi, a 23-year-old Boston University student from China; 8-year-old spectator Martin Richard; and 29-year-old spectator Krystle Campbell. 170 people were injured, including runners, couples, spectators and children. Some of those injured remain in grave condition. Some victims lost limbs or senses. The Boston explosions were followed by a news story on letters tainted with poison that showed up at the Whitehouse and Congressional offices in Washington, DC. Thankfully, no one was injured. It was reported that Paul Kevin Curtis, 45, a resident of Mississippi, was arrested Wednesday. He was accused of sending the letters to President Barack Obama and Senator Roger Wicker that tested positive for a poisonous substance known as ricin. This news set Washington, D.C. on edge, as these events unfolded one day after the Boston Marathon bombings. The news accounts on bombs in Boston and the poison letters in Washington were followed by reports of a massive explosion at a fertilizer plant near Waco, Texas. Up to 15 are feared dead and over 160 are injured. On Thursday, we learned that a police officer was shot on the campus of the Michigan Institute of Technology (MIT) in Boston. The man on the street and those in positions of authority struggle to make sense of these tragedies. We all want to know exactly how each tragedy happened. We all want to know who was responsible for the carnage. We also want to know whether these events are related in some way. News channels broadcast the pictures of the explosions, tainted letters and the burning factory over and over again. Experts were called in to analyze the facts that are known and to draw conclusions. For hours, pictures of the blasts and carnage filled our television screens. The number and the identity of those killed and injured were announced as they became known. People began to doubt their safety more and more. Organizers of upcoming public events immediately called for more security. Threat levels went up in airports around the world. The unknown causes us to panic and become paranoid. We seek some word of comfort and solace. Words of solace did come in the wake of these tragedies. The words of solace were broadcast over what we call the social media, over Twitter, to be exact, in the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombing. The words of solace were words spoken by the late Reverend Fred Rogers, of Mr. Roger’s neighborhood an iconic children’s program popular in the 60’s and 70’s. He once said: “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’ To this day, especially in times of disaster, I remember my mother’s words and I am always comforted by realizing that there are still so many helpers – so many

caring people in the world.” This quote went viral and was broadcast over Facebook, Twitter and other social media. Eventually the news services picked up Roger’s quote and began to broadcast it over the airways. A shift seemed to occur. The media began to look for the heroes who helped. The media began broadcasting stories about people who did not run away in the wake of the explosions which rocked the Boston Marathon. Reports surfaced on the selfless action of the race volunteers who sprang into action in response to the carnage. A medical tent was set up near the finish line as a standard procedure for the marathon. Within minutes of the explosion, doctors and nurses came charging out of the tent and toward the wounded. They immediately went into action offering whatever assistance they could with the resources they had at their disposal. Police officers posted for security along the way charged to the explosion site. The police officers and race volunteers calmed and managed the crowd and made sure lanes were open for ambulances and other emergency vehicles that were called to the scene. A story surfaced about a spectator named Tyler Dodd, a veteran of the war in Afghanistan, who ran to the blast site and comforted the wounded as they waited for help to arrive. Stories surfaced about another spectator, Carlos Arredondo, 52, who tore fencing away and toppled scaffolding to get to victims of the bombing. Arredondo, a Costa Rican immigrant living in Boston, used his own clothes and towels in a valiant effort to stop victims’ bleeding. In times of disaster, it is essential that light shine in the darkness so that the darkness will not overcome our world. At times like these, we as Christians must remember and reclaim our birthright, our place in society. We believe and follow a God that did not, and still does not, stand idly by, ignore, or run away from human carnage and death. Jesus came down to earth to face sin, death and the Devil head on. By His innocent suffering and death on the cross, and by His glorious resurrection, Jesus paid for our sins, destroyed death and opened the gates to heaven to all who have faith in Him so that, when believers die in any and every circumstance, helpers rush in, the angels rush in and take them to be with the Lord. (Luke 16:19-31). Every death should spur Christians to desperately want to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with a dying world, so that when each person’s last day comes and they need help, heaven’s paramedics will come to their rescue and take them to their eternal home. Jesus encourages us to be the helpers in the wake of disaster. “Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’ (Matthew 25:34-36). The Apostle Paul wrote: Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. (Romans 12:21).

Jesus and Paul call us to render immediate aid and help with the short term and long-term impact of disaster, when the TV cameras are gone and the audience has forgotten one disaster and gone on to another. God calls us to pray for the government, for policemen, firefighters, paramedics, doctors, nurses, and all who practice the medical arts. We are to pray for and support those who protect us, and those who govern us, so that there will always be those who run to disaster and not away. All helpers are a gift from God, whether they realize it or not. God wants His church to introduce Jesus to all who are helpers and all who are helped by them. Our daily prayer should be: In your mercy, preserve our nation Dear Lord. Grant health and favor to all who bear office in our land. Help them to serve us according to your holy will. Take under your special protection those who work in difficult and dangerous professions, including our military, our police forces, firefighters, other first responders, and all who practice the medical arts. Give them just rewards for their labor and use us to give them the knowledge that their work is good in Your sight. Challenging times remind us that God calls to be helpers in our everyday lives. He has given each one of us Spiritual and practical gifts, abilities and talents. We serve God and our fellow human beings when we practice every lawful trade, business and profession. Our daily prayer should be: Accept, I pray dear Lord, my body and soul, my heart and mind, my talents and powers, as my offering of praise to You. Use me and the gifts you have given me to help others this day and cause those I help to see the Lord Jesus in all that I say and do. God gives us the opportunity to be the helpers that respond to life’s big and small disasters. God gives us the opportunity to be the caring people the world looks for today. All He asks is that we keep our eyes open and our hearts open to His leading. Come meditate with us on God’s word as we learn how to be open to His leading. We meet Sunday mornings at Grace Lutheran, during our 9:00 & 10:30 AM worship services. Our Sunday School operates during the second service. In Christ, Pastor Ed

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NEWS ▼ KELOWNA MUSEUMS

New local history exhibit unveiled Since the first permanent settlements in the area, the land that is now encompassed by the City of Kelowna has undergone constant change and growth. Now the Kelowna Museums Society has built an exhibit, which takes the visitor through the history of that growth and change. For the first wave of settlers who were arriving in the Okanagan Valley in the 1860s and decades that followed, the focus was on large scale ranching, with subsistence farming for survival. Around the turn of the 20th century, land development companies such as Kelowna Land and Orchard, and the Okanagan Land Company, were buying up and subdividing lands that were previously undeveloped, or that had been parts of large, pre-empted ranches. These new, smaller lots were marketed mainly to British and Eastern Canadian buyers, and the

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Along with higher population densities, businesses, schools, churches and community halls were built to meet the needs of the residents, thus forming the foundations of the City of Kelowna. Looking back, there is a lot to learn about our past—how and why areas were settled, who the early residents were, and where they lived. The growth of communities is as complex as the people who make them up. Many visitors recognize some of the stories that are featured in this exhibition, and others may have their own to share. To celebrate the opening, Kelowna Museums invites the community to come out to the Okanagan Heritage Museum on Saturday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., to experience the new exhibit. For a donation of $1, you can take part in some fun family activities. At 11:30 a.m., one of the Okanagan’s pioneering women, Susan Allison, will be dropping by to share her pioneering experiences with you. The Okanagan Heritage Museum is at 470 Queensway Ave.

Brain injury conference will offer leading-edge information BrainTrust Canada will host ities and Service Providers; Dr. David the Pushor Mitchell Okanagan ConferRhine, emergency physician at Kelowence on Brain Injury taking place June na General Hospital on Sports Concus13 and 14 at UBC Okanagan. sion: Sideline to Emergency DepartBrainTrust Canada has been coment to Office and Back; Dr. Al Conordinating the conference for more than deluce, from Pittsburgh, on The Power 20 years, however this year celebrates and Potency of Social Capital and Dr. two “firsts ”—the start of a three-year Shaun Gray, associate professor, divpartnership with Title Sponsor Pushor ision of physical medicine and rehabiliMitchell, and the first time this event will tation, University of Alberta, on The take place at the UBCO Neurobehavioural Consecampus. quences of Brain Injury. The move was inThere will also be a spired by research that series of workshops over BrainTrust Canada is parthe two days, and all inticipating in with UBformation is available at CO’s Dr. Mark Holder on braintrustcanada.com. WE… HAVE the topic of “wellness afThe conference is GATHERED A ter brain injury.” open to the public. DYNAMIC GROUP This research is cur“We are extremerently being conducted ly pleased to partner with OF PRESENTERS and findings will be anPushor Mitchell LLP as WHO WILL OFFER nounced later in 2013. Title Sponsor,” said MarSOMETHING FOR In line with this reibeth Friesen, chief execuEVERYONE WHO search, the theme for this tive officer for BrainTrust year’s conference is LivCanada. ATTENDS. ing Well Cultivating Hope “The firm has been a Maribeth Friesen and Resilience after Brain dedicated supporter of our BrainTrust Canada Injury. association since our inCEO The conference is an ception in the mid-1980s interactive learning exand this is an amazing experience for professionals, tension of that support. family caregivers and persons living with “We are also very excited to bring brain injury. the conference to an academic setting at It brings together national and interUBCO for the first time, and have gathnational experts in the field of brain inered a dynamic group of presenters who jury to promote best practices, present will offer something for everyone who current research findings and fosattends. ” ter opportunities for new connections BrainTrust Canada Association is a among attendees. progressive community rehabilitation Keynote speakers include Dr. Miorganization dedicated to maximizchael Ungar, co-director, Resilience ing independence for persons who have Research Centre, Dalhousie Universuffered brain injury, as well as being a sity, Halifax on The Social Ecology leader in the area of brain injury prevenof Resilience: Families, Communtion and education.

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he federal government has been working to provide Canadians with a more modern, cost effective and efficient federal government. In fact, a significant part of that commitment is to improve accessibility through the use of improved online tools, just as most organizations representing the public and private sectors have been doing for the past few years. Recently, the government announced two new online tools that will improve access to accurate and important government information. One will enable better monitoring of government spending; the second will provide high quality scientific data so Canadians can monitor how well the government is meeting its commitment to protect the environment and ensure responsible resource development in Canada’s oil sands. The Expenditures Database is a new searchable online database that, for the first time, provides easy access and analysis of all government spending, giving Canadians a quick picture of how taxpayer dollars are spent and allowing parliamentarians to better analyze government expenditures. The database allows users to search for spending information that includes comparing the amount of funding that was authorized to what was actually spent, details on itemized government spending, and spending by program. The online portal was one of the recommendations to come out of a report by the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates. As a member of this committee, along with

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Ron Cannan my colleague Dan Albas, our committee was looking to strengthen parliamentary scrutiny of the estimates process and fulfill a commitment to parliamentarians for a more accessible financial reporting system. Now parliamentarians and citizens can find information in one place that shows what every department is spending on a particular program. The Expenditure Database is available online at the Treasury Board website www.tbs-sct. gc.ca. The second database, made available this week by the Canadian and Alberta governments, is equally important. The government is committed to balancing economic growth with sustainable development and nowhere is this more important than in the heart

of Canada’s energy resource sector, the Alberta oil sands. To ensure we are meeting our objectives, Canadians have asked the federal and provincial governments to provide them with effective environmental monitoring and data information. Ottawa has listened and the information is now available through an online data portal at www. JointOilSandsMonitoring.ca. The Joint Oil Sands Monitoring portal ensures that high quality scientific data is accessible to actively encourage informed discussions and analysis on the impacts of oil sands development. Monitoring the impacts of oil sands activity over an area covering some 140,000 square kilometres, the information and data portal offers an overview of the monitoring process along with a map identifying specific water, air, land and biodiversity monitoring sites and allows users to see what is being monitored and the data that has been gathered for each site. The information and

data found on the joint portal will complement what can be found on Alberta’s Oil Sands Information Portal (www.osip. alberta.ca). As new data is collected, analyzed and validated, it will be posted and be publicly accessible. An open government is one that strives to be accountable to its citizens. Utilizing online tools to provide easier access to accurate information will result in a better informed electorate and an even stronger government. I hope constituents will take advantage of the information the government is providing through these online tools. I also encourage constituents to utilize the federal government’s website by going to www.gc.ca where you will find a vast amount of useful information pertaining to all federal government programs, services and legislation. Ron Cannan is the Conservative MP for Kelowna-Lake Country and welcomes your feedback at ron@cannan.ca.

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Pitch-In Week 2013 has arrived in the Okanagan. This annual event as founded on Vancouver Island 47 years ago, and now takes place in 102 communities across B.C., including Kelowna. More than 60,000 volunteers are expected to take part this year, cleaning up more than 500,000 lbs. of litter To initiate or get involved in a local project, call Pitch-In BC directly at 778995-4125. “The clean-up statistics we collect are staggering, litter is still a serious problem that plagues our environment today,” said Misha Cook, executive director of Pitch-In BC. “What inspires me daily, are the thousands of letters we receive from individuals, children, organizations and people across the province reporting the way

their community came together and made a tangible difference. “People are connecting with their neighbours and creating a safe, healthy and sustainable environment for everyone to live in—it goes beyond the campaign really.” This year there are 771 educational projects and 2,067 action projects taking place in the province. They include: • nature and wildlife conservancy projects • recycling, composting and energy conservation programs • litter and waste removal in schools, playgrounds, neighborhoods, streets, trails, shorelines and parks • habitat restoration • tree planting • illegal dumpsite clean-ups.

Family Y puts recycled tires to use Thanks to the generosity of Tire Stewardship BC, children of all ages will benefit from an Outdoor Play Space at the Kelowna Family YMCA. The rubber surfacing, valued at $14,511, will provide a versatile, accessible outdoor space for all ages and abilities. “The donation of this

surfacing has created a multi-purpose area that enables us to respond to community needs,” said Karlene Sewell, general manager, Kelowna Family YMCA. “We envision a wide variety of traditionally indoor activities now having the flexibility to take place outside.”

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providers attracting everyone from appraisers to engineers. Costs can range from a few thousand dollars to several thousand. The bottom line—caveat emptor. To save money stratas can complete a property profile compiling as much available information listing such things as assets, strata plan, bylaws, budgets, work history for example. This step will eliminate the need to have the private providers gather and prepare this. After a council has vetted bids and determined the cost of the report it can be presented at the meeting as a 75 per cent vote resolution as a contingency Reserve Fund expenditure. It should rightfully be paid out of the CRF rather than the operating fund

because it is an expense that occurs less than once a year. To stream line the process, a separate 75 per cent vote resolution can also be included should the owners wish to opt out before the deadline. Although stratas can adopt any process they want, the choices should be thoroughly discussed and the outcome made clear in the minutes. One of the two resolutions must be adopted. Opting out, however, is only temporary and must be periodically revisited at future general meetings. Whether or not a strata corporation chooses to complete the report, or opt out, will largely be influenced by the financial capabilities, demographics and culture of the condominium. Some members of

senior’s stratas might be less motivated to finance and plan 30 years into the future. Similarly, absentee owners who purchased their unit for rental investment purposes could be less inclined to invest in a property that might be sold in the near future. On the other side of the debate are owners who are convinced of the merits of completing a depreciation report because they have purchased their condo as a long-term primary residence. Either way, condo owners are the same as traditional homeowners in that repairs will be needed and someone has to pay. Gunnar Forsstrom is a licensed strata manager with Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty. 250-860-1411 gforsstrom@coldwellbanker.ca

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Application deadline nearing for filmmakers The clock is ticking on the Kelowna Film Society’s 2013 scholarships and film grants program. Local students and Okanagan Valley filmmakers have until May 17 to apply for financial support for academic or vocational film studies and for camera-ready film projects. Former KFS award winner and current film student Michelle Beardmore said, “The Kelowna Film Society’s scholarship has been indispensable. “Studying in Toronto has given me the best opportunities and experiences I could possibly have and will give me a good start in the film industry when I graduate. “I could not have afforded these studies without the help of the (Kelowna Film Society) scholarship.” Interested students and film and video makers should consult the Kelowna Film Society website at www.kelownafilm. com for application details. The closing deadline for 2013 applications is 5 p.m., Friday, May 17. Winners will be announced at the society’s annual general meeting in June. Another initiative of the society assists film and video makers get their projects done. With the support of

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ships, grants and gear for Okanagan film students and filmmakers. The Kelowna Film Society has been in existence since 2007 and its Wednesday evening film showings draw a diverse and enthusiastic audience of film buffs. The KFS screenings, many from the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival, include big budget features, not-to-bemissed independent films, documentaries, animated films, dance, music and other productions. Selections are screened most Wednesday evenings, 7 p.m., throughout the year, with a break in the summer, assisted by the staff at the Orchard Plaza 5 Cinema on Cooper Road in Kelowna. The general public is also encouraged to participate in the activities of the society as a film volunteer or as a member of the board of directors.

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Stickybuds gets a whiff of big time success Jennifer Smith STAFF REPORTER

Local DJ Tyler Martens, aka Stickybuds, was home this week for a couple of days. It’s getting to be a rarity. Whether he’s in New Zealand or Australia, in Europe or Hong Kong, the one place he only sees sporadically is his own bed in Kelowna. “I pretty much never stop working,” he said. “I’m booked every weekend.” At 29 years old, a decade into his career, he’s earned himself resident artist status at the Shambhala Music Festival in the Kootenay town of Salmo and has played the biggest clubs in Ibiza, Spain. He’s dropped a few beats at Burning Man, a famed week-long artistic community experiment in Nevada, and shaken up the Splore Festival in New Zealand. If this means nothing to you, it’s enough to say that in six years he plans to retire to a tropical beach, having earned enough money to sim-

ply dabble in producing music. And he will have made his way doing something he loves. What is it about the electronic scene that got his attention? “People have a smile on their face and can connect with their friends. It’s happy music,” he says in interview from Kelowna, between gigs. It’s also something that can be broken down into components. While Martens describes his sound as electronic party funk, he’s capable of producing a pretty wide range of drum beats and bass lines and melodies others can use to build their own music; and he is about to release a production kit to generate an ongoing stream of royalties. Everyone who worked on the project is from Kelowna—as is his manager. Martens earned his stripes at the Centre for Arts and Technology, in the Landmark Centre, and was immediately hired to teach audio engineering at the school. By the time he quit the job three years

later, he was a full-time instructor who had developed his own curriculum. His ties to the school remain strong. “CATO actually let me use their $2-million studio to do this project,” he said, in reference to the production kit. “So they’ve been great.” Martens is what one would imagine a model alumni looks like for a training program. He’s so goal-oriented he has tattooed a string of split circles on his forearm that start very small and grow so large the next one in succession, if he were to add one more, would undoubtedly swallow the crook of his arm. They are crop circles on the surface, he explains. He likes to believe there’s more out there than we know about, and the graphic also acts as a constant reminder that his goal is to start small and get bigger with each year he works. This is the time and space to make it happen for himself, he believes. “If I could only play one place in the world, it would be Canada,” he

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KELOWNA’S electronic musician DJ Tyler Martens is set for another year of international touring and a production kit release. said. “Canadians really like to party hard; we’re just not reserved.” This is a hotbed of electronic enthusiasts from his vantage, in no small part because the scene only really took off 15 to 20 years ago, so it’s new to Canadians, unlike Europeans.

One need look no further than Wet Ape Productions, the company staging both of Kelowna’s main music festivals—Centre of Gravity and Keloha—to back his point. The company’s concert roster is filled with top DJs during the off sea-

son and Centre of Gravity has a constant rotation of the artists. For Martens, this dedicated fan base means he rarely needs to stop working. With a Facebook Page 15,000 likes strong and a Twitter following of 1,800, he’s not exact-

ly Deadmau5, but as the crop circles suggest, Stickybuds has a stealth growth that just might surprise the world. His latest release, Bouncy Bouncy, hit number one on the Glitch Hop Chart on Beatport.com and he’s had six other number one releases in the 22 he’s put out. In order to make it happen, Monday through Thursday he’s up when most start work. He works out, eats three meals a day and works as hard as he can to make use of his productive time. Come each weekend, he’s on a plane, then setting up his show to play from 3 a.m. to 5 a.m. It’s perfect, as he sees it; although, if there’s one thing he would change, it’s Canada’s liquor laws. “I’m just learning about it now, but for people who come over here and find out our clubs close at two in the morning, it’s a shock. And it does affect my business,” he said. It won’t be a problem this week. For now, he’s off to the Netherlands. jsmith@kelownacapnews.com

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What motivates you: What Hat Will You Wear? Dawn Wilkinson COLUMNIST

re you taking time this week to thank the volunteers active in your life? Now is the perfect time because it is National Volunteer Week, April 21 to 27. Volunteers surround us. In the Central Okanagan we volunteer at a higher rate (53 per cent) than the B.C. (49 per cent) or Canadian (47 per cent) average, according to the

Statistics Canada 2010 Caring Canadians, Involved Canadians report. To help celebrate, KCR has sponsored What Hat Will You Wear? This brief video features 11 local volunteers who represent the 55+ age demo-

graphic as they describe what motivates them to volunteer. Jim McCaffery is involved with the Royal Canadian Legion because: “It keeps me active and I get the feeling that I am contributing. I enjoy

the camaraderie and am learning more about the aims and responsibilities of this great organization.” The BC Cancer Agency is blessed to have Kathy. “Volunteering has offered me a way of making new friends, expanding my network, and keeping me busy. Volunteering has exceeded my expectations. It uplifts my spirits every day!” Norm Caig has been a player, coach and board member with Kelowna

Minor Baseball. “The season is short and you have a great time while helping the kids who love the game.” With Community Policing, Julie Spencer adds: ”I enjoy working on a team with like-minded people in an effort to help reduce crime in the community.” Other volunteers in the video each focus on one word to describe their motivation. There is fulfillment at Habitat for Hu-

manity, caring at Salvation Army, rewarding feelings at CDART, and culture at Kelowna Community Theatre. There is knowledge at Kelowna Museums, music at Okanagan Symphony, hope at Terry Fox Run, and compassion at Kelowna’s Gospel Mission. This group of 11 volunteers jointly asks you: “What motivates you?” View the video at the www.kcr.ca or Facebook

at Volunteer.Central.Okanagan. The video was funded in part by the Government of Canada New Horizons for Seniors Program and produced by UBCOTV. Dawn Wilkinson manages the Community Information and Volunteer Centre at Kelowna Community Resources. Go to kcr.ca to create your volunteer profile and view previous columns. 250-763-8008, ext 24 informkelowna@kcr.ca

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ENTERTAINMENT ▼ MOVIE REVIEW

Venus In Fur

Friday, April 26 • 8pm Saturday, April 27 • 10pm (a special late night showing) Sunday, April 28 • 8pm Vanda (Dorothy Dalba), an unusually talented young actress determined to land the lead in Thomas’ (Neville Bowman) new play based on the classic erotic novel, Venus in Fur.

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Friday, May 10 • 7pm

From their home city of Benares, an ancient spiritual centre of traditional music and Indian culture, “The Mishras” are bringing classical North Indian Ragas to the world.

Tickets: $22. Student/Senior: $19. Group of Four: $80. Advance tickets: Cindy 250-317-4032 for nearest ticket locations.

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om Cruise continues to play characters who are not what one might imagine them to be. First, there was the Jack Reacher part. I was looking for a “tougher” scarred, beefy version and out comes Cruise who quickly proved that it didn’t matter what I had in mind, he owned the part. The same is true for Oblivion—Cruise would not have been my pick, but who cares, he was made for the role of Jack Harper. (I only ask, what’s the deal with him playing guys whose name is Jack?) So, it’s 60 years after the world was attacked and half the planet destroyed. Earth won the war, but at a terrible price. Inhabitants who escaped the carnage were evacuated to pods in the sky.

Susan Steen Jack Harper is part of the “mop up” team and with just two weeks before he joins the rest of the evacuated survivors who are creating their new lives above the planet surface, he’s fixing repair drones and trying not to make waves. Perhaps all is not what it seems—yes, Jack is in for a surprise. This is not actually a sci-fi tale, except for the machines, but it is a futuristic look at relationships, that even in the future, are complicated at best. I really enjoyed this one—it’s a fast couple of hours and I like Tom Cruise. Morgan Freeman and

Olga Kuryelenko (from Quantum of Solace) also play big roles. Cruise celebrated his 50th birthday on the set in Iceland, and to mark the milestone, director Joseph Kosinski gifted him with one of the futuristic motorcycles used in the film. We all remember that it was the same week that Katie Holmes delivered the divorce papers. (Good thing he got the motorcycle!) The film features the Christina’s World painting by American artist Andrew Wyeth and goes well with the quote: “Is it possible to miss a place you’ve never been? To mourn a time you never lived?” In its first week Oblivion made $38.2 million, Cruise’s second best opening for a film outside the Mission Impossible franchise, and caused 42 to slip in the box office race. Will it appeal to every-

one? I’m not sure but it’s got many elements which will bring people in. I give Oblivion three reels out of five.

Susan Steen is a local non-profit executive and a movie buff. susansteen1234@shaw.ca

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irector Michael Bay is best known for big budget action films like Pearl Harbour, Armageddon and Transformers. However, at an estimated $25 million, Pain & Gain is his lowest budgeted movie since Bad Boys. Not that it looks low budget with both Dwayne Johnson and Mark Wahlberg starring with Ed Harris, Rob Corddry, Rebel Wilson and Ken Jeong in the unbelievably true story of bodybuilders who turn to a life of crime. Wahlberg plays a gym monkey who is sick of

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living the poor life and concocts a plan to kidnap a rich and spoiled businessman (Tony Shalhoub) and extort money from him by means of torture. With the help of a recently released criminal (Johnson), the “Sun Gym Gang” successfully gets the businessman to sign over his finances. However, the businessman survives the ordeal and sets out for revenge. The movie is based upon a series of Miami New Times articles in 1999 surrounding an organized group of criminals that included a number of bodybuilders. Trance is the latest from director Danny Boyle (127 Hours, Slumdog Millionaire, Trainspotting) about a fine art auctioneer (James McAvoy) who teams up with a criminal gang to steal a painting worth millions of dollars. But after suffering a blow to the head during the heist, he awakens to discover he has no memory of where he hid the npainting. When physical threats and torture fail to produce answers, the gang’s leader (Vincent Cassel) hires a hypnotherapist (Rosario Dawson) but unravelling his broken subconscious blurs the lines between truth, suggestion and deceit. A must-see for fans of Boyle’s work. The Big Wedding is an ensemble comedy starring Robert De Niro, Katherine Heigl, Diane Keaton, Amanda Seyfried, Topher Grace, Ben Barnes, Susan Sarandon and Robin Williams. 3 Based upon the 2006 French film Mon frère se marie it is the story of a divorced couple who are forced to pretend that they are still happily married at their adopted son’s wedding. His biological mother, a conservative Catholic from Colombia, is also attending, and has not been told that her son’s foster parents are divorced. Family and friends must work together to pull off the hoax which has the

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Free family carnival in Kelowna Mission: Life 2013 is a free family concert and carnival to be held at A.S. Matheson Elementary School (2090 Gordon Dr.) on Sunday, April 28. There will be multiple churches and organizations co-operating in the hosting this free city-wide event. The evening kicks off at 4:30 p.m. with a free barbecue and a children’s carnival with large inflatable activities, games and carnival treats like cotton candy and popcorn.

At 5:30 p.m., a concert will feature Doug Horley, better known as Duggie Dug Dug, from the United Kingdom, an internationally acclaimed children’s entertainer and songwriter. There will be free food and activities for the children before the fast-paced concert with action songs, break dancing, hip hop, tricks, illusions, hilarious puppets. The carnival runs until 7 p.m. For more information, call 250-763-3738.

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Don’t let tendinitis become your Achilles heel this spring

t’s that time of year again when we dust off the running shoes and get out for a springtime jog. After a winter of snow sports, getting back into the swing of jogging can be a bit of an effort, and this is a time when we are susceptible to injury as our bodies are not trained to the specific requirements that running places on it. One common problem area is the Achilles tendon. The Achilles tendon is the common tendon of the two calf muscles— gastrocnemius and soleus. It is the thickest tendon in the entire body and is easily identifiable as the thick band that attaches the calf to the heel. The reason it is so thick is that it is required

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Niall McGregor to transmit a huge amount of force to propel us whilst walking and running. It is estimated that a force equal to 12 times the body weight is transmitted through the Achilles tendon in sprinting. Because the tendon is required to transmit such large forces, it is prone to overuse injury. Microdamage of the tendon fibres leads to inflammation within the tendon, causing what’s known as tendinitis. Achilles tendinitis can

be caused by a number of different ways. These include sudden changes in training such as going from flat to hill running, footwear that doesn’t provide adequate support, faulty foot biomechanics such as fallen arches, or it can result from tight calf muscles. Determining the specific cause, and then correcting it, is essential in managing tendinitis. Once your physiotherapist identifies and corrects the causative factor, there are ways to then optimize healing of the tendon. One common technique used by your physiotherapist to promote healing is called deep transverse friction massage. It involves rubbing across the tendon fibres

to reduce the pain and stimulate tendon repair. Other modalities such as ice, ultrasound, and electrical stimulation can help the healing tendon. Once the tendon is healing, stretching exercises should be performed to the calf muscles along with a specific type of exercise called eccentric strengthening, which has been shown to strengthen the tendon. When the tendon is pain-free and strong, it is safe to get out into the spring sunshine for a jog again. Niall McGregor is a registered physiotherapist and associate with Sun City Physiotherapy, St. Paul Street location. downtown @suncityphysiotherapy.com

CUL T I V AT I N G HOP E A ND ▼ KELOWNA CULL T IIV V AT I N G WE HOPLL E A ND ING R ESI L I E NCE AF T ER B RAI N I NJU RY R ESI L I E NCE AF T ER B RAI N I NJU RY Jun e 13 & 1 4, 20 13 CULJun T I VeAT N&BC G1HOP 13IU 4,O kanag 20E13A ND an The third annual Mad raphy, performances, ists, encompassing a var- ognizes local artists and U BC an N I NJU RY R ESI L I E NCE AFOTkanag ER B RAI Hatter exhibition, with music and other festiv- iety of disciplines includ- gives back to the comthe theme Into the Sub- ities. ing installation art, poetry, munity. Jun e 13 & 1 4, 20 13 conscious, will open FriThe Mad Hatter is fo- painting, sculpture and Mad Hatter: Into the Speakers include: day, May 3, at 1634 Harcused around installation photography. Subconscious will be U BC O kanag an Speakers include: vey Ave. art, a genre that incorporMusic will be providopen to public viewing  Dr. Michael Ungar, Halifax, NS This unique approach ates any media, included by Windmills and DJ by donation from May 4  Dr. Michael Ungar, Halifax, NS to an art exhibit will cele- ing the physical features Connor. to 12. - “Resilience” brate its opening night of the site; to create a conThe Mad Hatter is the For the opening night Speakers include: - “Resilience” from 6:30 to 10 p.m. ceptual experience for the passion project for those festivities, tickets at the  Dr. David Rhine, Kelowna, BC The evening will be viewer. involved in its organiza- door will be $20 cata Dr. Ungar, Halifax,BC NS Dr. Michael David Rhine, Kelowna, full of intrigue and discovThe Mad Hatter tion, with the goal to cre- logue/admission, $15 - “Concussion” ery showcasing installa- art exhibition will con- ate a sustainable and en- general admission and -- “Resilience” “Concussion” tion art, painting, photog- sist of more than 50 art- gaging art event that rec- $10 for students.  Dr. Condeluci, Pittsburgh, PA Dr. David Condeluci, Pittsburgh,  Dr. Rhine, Kelowna,PA BC - “Social Capital” “Social Capital” -- “Concussion”  Dr. Shaun Gray, Lacombe, AB  Dr. Shaun Gray, Lacombe,PA AB  Dr. Condeluci, Pittsburgh, The Kelowna and District Ge- 6, 7 to 9 p.m., at the Hawthorn Park facility’s Oak Room. Visitors are - “Neurobehavioural Consequences” nealogical Society regular monthly retirement complex, 867 KLO Rd. welcome. For more information “Neurobehavioural Consequences” -- “Social Capital” meeting takes place Monday, May The meeting will be held in the contact Marie at 250-763-7159. For more information or to register:  Dr. Shaun Gray, Lacombe, AB www.braintrustcanada.com For more information or to register: News from your community www.kelownacapnews.com - “Neurobehavioural Consequences” For more information or to register: www.braintrustcanada.com www.braintrustcanada.com

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West Kelowna man badly hurt in Glenmore Rd. head-on collision Jennifer Smith STAFF REPORTER

A 42-year-old West Kelowna man is in critical condition and another suffered serious injuries after a head-on collision early Monday morning. At 4:40 a.m. Monday, Kelowna RCMP responded to reports of a multiple car accident on Glenmore Road near Slater Road, past the turnoff for McKinley Landing. The two vehicles hit head-on, trapping the individual from West Kelowna in his car in the northbound lane. A 50-year-old man from Lake Country, the other driver, was walking around the scene and appeared dazed from the impact, when emergency crews arrived. The Kelowna Fire Department extricated the man who was trapped and both individuals were then rushed to hospital. The road was blocked while police conducted a survey of the scene for the investigation. Analysis of the data is not yet complete, but police believe speed and wet road con-

ditions were actors in the crash. Anyone with any information is asked to call the Central Okanagan Traffic Services and speak with Const. Doane at 250980-5353.

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Thieves hit an Andre’s Audiotronic’s store on Springfield Road Friday to steal cellular phones, and Kelowna RCMP want the public’s help in finding the culprits. The items taken include four iPhone 5s and one iPhone 4. The theft took place just before noon and police have surveillance camera footage of a young woman with long, dark hair and a heartshaped face with prominent cheekbones who is possibly of Asian decent. She is wearing a dark jacket. The other individual on the videotapes appears to be a black man in skyblue sportswear and is also likely in his early to mid-20s. If you can assist please contact the investigator, Const. L. Romanko, of the Kelowna RCMP at

250-762-3300 or Crime Stoppers.

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Kelowna RCMP are recognizing victims and witnesses of crime and trauma this week, and commending Victim Services personnel, during the eighth annual National Victims of Crime Awareness Week. The week runs from April 21 to 27 and is themed We All Have a Role. “Support to victims comes in many forms, and that many players— including police, Victim Services, justice system personnel, civilian staff, volunteers, partner agencies, community members, and others—take on a role, assisting from all sides, to support victims of crime,” RCMP said in a release issued Monday. Victim Services has become an integral component of policing services and is staffed by both paid and unpaid employees. “Our RCMP Victim Services personnel often deal with emotionally charged situations and families in crisis,” said acting RCMP Supt.

Trunk sale champions reuse and recycle attitude Looking to sell, trade or give away some of your unwanted or gently used stuff? Then the place to be is the annual Trunk Sale on Saturday, May 25, at Okanagan College. Organized by the regional waste reduction office, The Trunk Sale champions’ reuse and recycling, so less ends up in our landfill. Rae Stewart, waste reduction facilitator, said, ‘This is the perfect opportunity to unclutter your life, and get your unwanted stuff into the hands of someone who wants it. “The Trunk Sale is one giant garage sale in the parking lot of Okanagan College. It’s about bargains, reuse, and lots of fun.” She says The Trunk Sale is perfect for residents who can’t easily hold their own garage or yard sale, those who live in condos, apartments, or simply have no yard. “But it’s not limited in that way,” she added. “If you just want to show up and sell or trade your wares, you’re still wel-

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come—but you need to pre-register. “These events just keep on growing in popularity, so we expect a big draw for the limited vendor spots available. ” Stewart says trunk sales are big in the United Kingdom, but are starting to catch on across Canada as well. “Just as the name suggests, you do the selling from the trunk of your car, van or back of your pickup,” she said. “Load up your vehicle with the goods you want to sell, bring a table with you if you need one, or just sell straight from the back of your vehicle. “ The deadline to reserve a free spot is Wednesday, May 23. To register, call the regional waste reduction office at 250469-6250. Set-up for sellers on the day of the sale will be between 7 and 8 a.m. only. The Trunk Sale runs from 8 a.m. to noon in parking lot #17 on the OC Kelowna campus, next to the Student Residence buildings. The Trunk Sale coincides with a huge garage sale of gently used electronics and office furniture put on by Okanagan College in the campus automotive shop.

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Rick Flewelling, officer in charge of the Kelowna RCMP. “Their difficult role provides important support for our regular members and they do so with a level of compassion, respect and professionalism that exemplifies the core values of the RCMP.” The work these individuals and agencies do to support victims of crime directly contributes to the RCMP’s ultimate goal of keeping communities across B.C. safe and secure, the statement reads. “Victim Services recognizes the need for support for those impacted by crime and trauma,” added Shari Wilson, victim services assistant coordinator. “We strive to provide the best possible service to the community with continued support, information and community referrals in an effort to lessen the negative impact of crime and trauma.”

Vaisakhi parade returns to Rutland The third annual Vaisakhi parade will take place Saturday, April 27, in Rutland, from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The festivities will result in the closure to traffic of a number of roads in the Rutland area at various times during the day.

Rutland Road North will be closed from about 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to allow the parade to pass. Rolling road closures will also begin at 11:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. along Wallace Road, Sycamore Road, Friesen Road, McCurdy Road East, Keyes Road and Sumac Road.

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NEWS ▼ ACUPUNCTURE

Frozen shoulder can be a painful debilitating ailment F rozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition where there is stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint leading to a limited range of motion in the joint. Frozen shoulder usually only affects one shoulder, but some people may eventually develop it in the other shoulder as well. This condition usually develops slowly, over a period of months.

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James Kaufman The shoulder starts out in the painful stage, where pain occurs with movement and the range of motion begins to become limited. Gradually, there is a

decrease in pain along with a drastic decrease in the range of motion of the shoulder. Frozen shoulder can occur after an injury to the shoulder, a surgery or an arm fracture, or it may occur in people with other health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, lung disease, thyroid problems or Parkinson’s disease. Frozen shoulder is also more common over the age of 40.

With frozen shoulder, the shoulder capsule (the connective tissue in our shoulder joint) becomes inflamed and stiff. That in turn can cause adhesions to develop between the joint’s surfaces and a decrease in the natural lubricating fluids in the joint, all of which contribute to the pain and reduced mobility. At night the shoulder might hurt when sleeping on the painful side and there can be a numbness

or tingling in the arm and hand. With the limited use and mobility, strength is lost in the surrounding muscles. The treatment in western medicine consists of pain management by using painkillers, muscle relaxants and anti-inflammatory drugs. To regain mobility, physiotherapy or acupuncture may be recommended. A frozen shoulder that

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isn’t treated well can become a lengthy condition. As an alternative, acupuncture can be very helpful for resolving frozen shoulder. There are several meridians (energy pathways) running over the shoulder or close to the shoulder. When the qi-energy and blood flow in these meridians is obstructed, problems begin to arise. This obstruction can be the result of an underlying problem in one or more of the related organs. A problem in the large intestine can result, for example, in constipation, but also in a frozen shoulder. Even a problem in the stomach can eventually cause shoulder complaints, because its meridian runs close to the shoulder. An acupuncturist investigates where exactly there is improper functioning within the patient and then will treat the

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Sunday, April 28th, 2013 The Okanagan Golf Club in Kelowna Registration 11:00 am Shot gun Start 1 pm Dinner to follow with prizes Fee $150.00 for golf & dinner For further information contact Peter Taillon Phone 250-860-7787 • email: 932sm@owfg.com

underlying organ problems to get the blood and energy flowing again in the meridians. The significant difference between west- B ern and Chinese medical practices is the traditional m western approaches will t treat the shoulder mainly w locally, while in Chinese C medicine we will treat d the whole body, address- N ing internal factors that I contribute to the health o and healing of the shoul- t F der area. By doing so, we have b V the opportunity to improve overall health and T strengthen the shoulder to t prevent future problems w from re-occurring. By helping the body m to return to its own nat- t a ural equilibrium, acupuncture can help to pro- s duce long lasting results n for frozen shoulder con- g e ditions. James Kaufman is an b O acupuncturist at Okanagan Acupuncture Cen- p a tre, 1625 Ellis St. c www.okanaganacupuncture.com I b

Sherry Cote, owner of Heart & Sol Tours and A Vista Villa, will sponsor the inaugural Mother’s Day tour with the proceeds to benefit the Kelowna Women’s Shelter. It is hoped to become an annual event, the first Mother’s Tour taking place Sunday, May 12, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. In the past, Cote has made many donations to the community, providing gift certificates for pampering stays in her upscale couples resort. Last year, she donated a tour for the Kelowna Art Gallery to raffle and it raised more than $2,300. The tour is hoped to raise in excess of $3,000 for the women’s shelter In addition to the tour, Cote plans to donate $5 from each tour ticket sold during the summer season to various charities. The May 12 tour will include visits to the Kangaroo Creek Farm in Lake Country, where participants will have a private viewing of the animals and the opportunity to cuddle the babies while they sip organic teas and enjoy fresh fruit kindly donated by Blossoms Fresh Fruit Arrangements. Next stop is Ancient Hill Estate Winery where guests will enjoy decadent chocolate truffles donated by Annegrets Chocolates while they enjoy private wine tastings in the VIP room. That will be followed by an organic luncheon at A Vista Villa, followed by a Lake Lounge Houseboat cruise on Okanagan Lake, with sparkling wine donated by Summerhill Pyramid Winery and live entertainment provided by Hawaii’s own Bruce Spencer. Tickets are $199 each, call 250-762-7167 to make a reservation.

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By Taylor Bayne, Contributor Two things I can’t stop checking on my iphone right now; my countdown to Vegas app, and the weather app for Vegas. Currently we’re at 8 days and 31 degrees. Not bad in my books! It seems I’m not the only one on the Vegas train these days, my Facebook feed has been blowing up with Vegas countdowns. There must be something in the air! Packing for Vegas will probably be the most exciting thing I will do all week; considering all I will need are three going out dresses and three bathing suits. Ok, maybe five pairs of shoes as well. And of course I am going to change at least twice per day, so now I’m at six day outfits. I may need a bigger suitcase! So what am I packing? Good ques-

tion! Vegas has its own style. I hate to say it but short little dresses and pumps are the first two ingredients to the best night ever! First night I’ve pulled out my long sleeve, Vneck, black sequin dress. I’m thinking kick off the trip with a bang right? I tend to stay with black because I have so much colorful jewellery to pair with it. My shoes must be comfortable, so I’ve been taking an hour out of every day to walk in each pair. Now that’s dedication. My black leather pumps will go perfect with this outfit. Since the sequins are already my ‘wow’ factor. I can tone everything else down. For each day I’ve chosen to wear maxi dresses. They’re so easy to pull over your bathing suit in case of an emergency. Also due to the temperature of 30, I’m not going to want anything else clinging. Of course you can guess I’ve got an all black maxi for the first day... shocker! I’m going

to pair it with my bright pink statement necklace and a neutral tone clutch to match! For my nautical inspired maxi,

I’m pairing all gold jewellery with this baby. It’s strapless with a slightly synched waist. My brown wedges will go perfect, and they’re also extremely comfy. Night two is a shorter coral dress with slouched arms and a V-neck. I’ll pair my gold statement necklace and

gold Michael Kors watch for my accessories. For my shoes, I have a sim-

ple black heel, these may cause a case of the bare foot at the end of the night... oops:) For night three, I haven’t planned a single thing because I know I will be doing a little shopping while I’m there. Outlet malls... hello! Vegas is such a good place to experiment with new outfits you haven’t tried before. I’m looking forward to an extremely long foot massage once I’m home!

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Police caution local businesses about credit card scam Roger Knox CONTRIBUTOR

Something didn’t seem right to the clerk at a Vernon jewelry store. Just after 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, a man entered Gold N Time Jewellery on 30th Avenue and bought a $4,000 ring using a credit card. The card would not swipe so the clerk manually entered the number. “Afterwards, the clerk was a bit suspicious and

contacted Visa where it was learned that it was a case of fraud,” said Vernon RCMP spokesperson Gord Molendyk. “Our office was called and our officers contacted Visa as part of the investigation. “Visa confirmed a similar card had also been used at a local restaurant and possibly a motel.” Lucky for the jewelry store that the clerk spotted the male suspect a couple of hours later and alerted

police who were able to arrest the man and recover the ring bought with the fraudulent credit card. That was just the beginning. “When the suspect was arrested, the investigation determined he had many pieces of false identification on him as well as Vanilla Visa cards in the name of Baker,” said Molendyk. “Our officers were able to get a search warrant for the motel room

the suspect was staying at. Numerous items relating to credit card forgery and identity fraud were seized.” The 28-year-old suspect is from Surrey. He is described as a Caucasian male with shaved head, good build and tattoos on his neck and shoulder. Charges of fraud, forgery, forged document and using a forged credit card are being recommended as a result of the local investigation.

“The investigation is still ongoing and police in the Okanagan Valley are tracking down other frauds the suspect has allegedly committed from Penticton to Vernon, and possibly the Lower Mainland,” said Molendyk. The RCMP caution local businesses as to how these offences are being committed. A person will come in to the business with what appears to be a valid credit card but it is actually a

forged pre-paid-type card. “The magnetic stripe on the back is purposely scratched or damaged so it won’t swipe properly,” said Molendyk. “The suspect or merchant will then manually enter the number which is stolen or ‘swiped’ from someone’s legitimate card and it works.” Another variation is the suspect will insert a card into the chip reader and then wiggle it to create a chip reading error and then manually en-

ter a number after being prompted. If you are not sure on a transaction call the credit card company for confirmation. “When something twigs or the number doesn’t go through and the person is very persistent about typing in the numbers, that’s when alarm bells should be going off,” said Molendyk. Roger Knox is a reporter for the Vernon Morningstar, sister newspaper of the Capital News.

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Sideways art exhibit at Woodhaven Park

Natalia Hautala is in the first fleet of graduates from the newly inaugurated Interdisciplinary Performance program at UBC Okanagan. Her work has appeared in numerous locations across Canada—including email inboxes. She has been a part of a number of group collaborative performances and continues to teach and facilitate workshops for all ages on a variety of topics related to yoga, theatre and movement. Her studio work is an exercise in the embodied understandings of community through movement. She believes in the capacity of the arts to teach us about how much or little we understand about each other and the environment and in the wake of this understanding—to build healthy sustainable communities. Looking Sideways is a show based on three workshops that were held in Kelowna last November. The workshops were entitled: How to Conduct the Forest; How to Behave Like a Golden Retriever; and How to Move Like a Rock. The resulting one-woman show is a play with and for the audience about our sometimes difficult and often absurd relationship to nature. For most summers in the past 10 years, Hautala has worked in the B.C. interior as a tree planter. Her job consists of replanting trees that industry has cut down to keep up with global supply and demand. So what does that have to do with facilitating absurdist workshops in Kelowna at UBCO? She had the luxury of an extended period of time communing with nature, giving her an opportunity to witness the power of simple focused actions in nature, and their ability to transcend the normal, the daily, and to attune our minds with our actions. The Looking Sideways exhibit will be on display at Woodhaven Regional Park, 969 Raymer Rd. in Kelowna, starting at 5 p.m., Friday, April 26, and 2 p.m., Saturday, April 27.

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Stop smoking seminar led by a hypnotist

Hypnotist Romane will hold a stop smoking seminar in Kelowna at the Ramada Lodge Hotel on Monday, May 6, 7 p.m. Romane claims to have helped more Canadians to stop smoking than anyone else in the world The first part of the seminar reveals the best methods of stopping smoking without hypnosis. Then, an explanation of hypnosis is made, followed by a short hypnosis session for hypnosis conditioning. The second half of the seminar is a long hypnosis session with over 100 hypnotic instructions for becoming a permanent non smoker. For more information on Romane’s seminars and ticket price information, check out his website at www. vanceromane.com.

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KEVIN WENSLEY 1967-1987 Softly the leaves of memory fall. Gently we gather and treasure them all. Unseen, unheard, he is ever near. Still loved, still missed, still very dear. Please God forgive a silent tear. A constant wish that he were here. Others were taken, yes we know. But he was ours and we miss him so. Lovingly remembered & sadly missed. Your family.

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KUBIN, STANLEY Born June 6,1921 in Poznan, Poland, Dad passed away peacefully on April 20, 2013 in West Kelowna, B.C. Stan was predeceased by his loving wife Peggy in February 2011. He is survived by one sister in Poland, Zofia Ignaczak, his children, Cynthia (Tim), Nancy (Alistair), Judith (Bob), Richard (Sue), grandchildren Kimberly, Matthew, Taisa, Gwyneth, Marion, Michael, Sean, Nathan, Ian, Ryan, Justin and 15 great grandchildren. As a teenager, he was part of the Polish Underground Army, a hero of the Warsaw Uprising of 1943, was captured & became a POW in Germany from 1943-45 and was liberated by the British Army. He came to Canada, from England, after Demobilization in 1947. With a strong work ethic, he found employment on a farm, in a garage, & as an orderly in the Ottawa Civic Hospital where he met Peggy. He joined the RCMP in 1949 as a Special Constable Air Craft Engineer. They married in 1950 & in the following years moved across Canada. He had fascinating stories of flying with the pilots up North and was the first in the Force to become accredited to work on the new King Air aircraft. At 50 he retired to follow his dream of building a ferro-cement sailboat and travelling with his family. He accomplished both, sailing down the coast to Mexico & back. He & Peggy then lived for many years in Victoria. After her death, he moved to Kelowna, B.C to live with Cynthia and Tim. He had moved into the Village at Smith Creek in December and suffered a stroke in February. We thank, from the bottom of our hearts, the many outstanding health care professionals there, who gave him the best of care & love in his last days. There, it was “Stan’s way or no way”!! Stan loved his many dogs, fixing things up, any kind of spectator sports, his woodcarving, any kind of engine he could tinker on, ice cream, and candy!. We remember his strength & perseverance, his many talents and the philosophy that he passed on to his children: “If anything is worth doing, it’s worth doing well”. He is greatly loved and will be missed. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mem.com and searching his name under stories. Arrangements entrusted to First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna, BC (250)762-2299.

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Alex was born March 24th, 1921 in Saskatchewan and passed away April 20th, 2013 at the Kelowna General Hospital. He will be lovingly remembered by Marge, his wife of 67 years, son Francis (Bernice), daughter Sharon Warner (Jim Barton), son Ralph (Nancy): grandchildren Jeff Warner, Kim Wirachowsky (Kevin), Landis Warner, Tami Leskie (Todd), Kent Wirachowsky (Dani); great grandchildren Jasper and Rhys Leskie. Alex was predeceased by his grandson Greg Warner. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, 750 Rutland Road North, Kelowna on Thursday, April 25th, 2013 at 10:00 AM. A private family inurnment will take place in St. Theresa’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Heart and Stoke Foundation or a charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mem.com, clicking on stories and typing in Alex Wirachowsky. Arrangements entrusted with First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna. 250-762-2299

Memorial Service to be held at St. Paul’s United Church, 3131 Lakeshore Rd. Kelowna, B.C. Saturday, April 27th at 2pm. REMPEL, OLIVE In loving memory of Olive Rempel who passed away on April 20, 2013. She is survived by Gilbert (Maureen) Joyce (John), Cameron (Clarence), Ingrid (Mark) 11 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Monday, April 29, 2013 at 1pm at Everden Rust Funeral Services. 1910 Windsor Road, Kelowna. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Kelowna Gospel Mission. PO Box 22087 Capri P.O Kelowna, BC. V1Y 9N9. Arrangements in care of Everden Rust Funeral Services 250-860-6440

HOWK, JAMES ALBERT James Albert Howk passed away peacefully with his family by his side on April 19, 2013, at the age of 61. James will be lovingly remembered by son Michael (Becky), daughter Nadine (Kevin), four grandchildren: Owen, Liam, Charlotte and Wyatt, and his mother, Eleanor. He is predeceased by his father Albert and sisters, Barbara and Eileen. James was an avid fisherman and outdoorsman. He loved gardening and spending time with his beloved dog, Bailey. He also enjoyed various hobbies, including barbecuing, fly-tying, bargain hunting and working with his hands. James was a Jack of all trades. We will miss his vibrant personality and generous spirit. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 10:00 am at the Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna. Should family and friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the BC Kelowna SPCA, 3785 Casorso Road, Kelowna, BC V1W 4M7. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com 250-860-7077.

ELLISON, CAROL FLORENCE ( nee Derewynka ) December 31, 1966 – April 21, 2013

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Carol Ellison on April 21st, 2013. Carol will be lovingly remembered by her husband Lang, her mother Florence, her sister Gail and brother-in-law Bill, her sister-in-law Stacy, brother-in-law Daniel, her niece JoAnne, three nephews Eric, Christian and Mark and her parents-in-law Peggy and Neil. Carol was predeceased by her father Vic. Carol was born in Vegreville Alberta and lived in various towns and cities in Alberta until moving to Kelowna in 2004. She had a great passion for helping the less fortunate and giving the best opportunities for children and youth. She lived the slogan “ it takes a village to raise a child “. She was an avid golfer and curler and loved to travel to see new things in distant lands. In honoring Carol’s wishes there will not be a formal service. She will be cremated and her ashes returned to Alberta. Should family and friends desire, memorial donations may be made to the The Bridge Youth and Family Services Society. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mem.com, clicking on stories and typing in Carol Ellison. Arrangements entrusted with First Memorial Funeral Services Kelowna, B.C. 250-762-2299

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While we try to ensure all advertisements appearing in the Kelowna Capital News are placed by reputable businesses with legitimate offers, we do caution our readers to undertake due diligence when answering any advertisement, particularly when the advertiser is asking for monies up front. Cherry Grading Technical Operator wanted at Coral Beach Farms Ltd, Lake Country. Seasonal position. Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in the cherry industry operating a multi-lane cherry optical sizer with color variance programming and defect sorting experience. Applicant must be capable of working 6-7 days a week, 10-12 hours a day during harvest from June 30 to September 10, 2013. Pay rate $14.00/hour. Apply by fax at 250-766-0813 or on our website at www.coralbeach.ca. Local company looking for PT driver to Drive 5 ton & 1 ton Class 5 OK. Must know Kelowna area well. Be a people person! $16/hr to start. Call (250)-212-3299 PANAGO on Harvey, looking for Mature P/T Cooks & Drivers. Apply within with Resume.

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Seasonal Crew Leaders wanted at Coral Beach Farms Ltd. lake Country B.C. Previous experience required. Must have your own transportation and be capable of working in all weather conditions. 6-7 days a week, 10-12 hours a day beginning in Mid-July 2013. Work includes leading multiple cherry picking teams while maximizing quality and efficiency. Pay range is $16$18/hour. Apply by fax at 250766-0813 or E-mail jobs@coralbeach.ca WE require a Licensed Stylist wishing to work in a busy Salon. You would make above average earnings in a very friendly atmosphere with flexible hours. If you are looking for a positive change, please come talk to us at ‘Jimmy Trims’, behind Wendys in the Cooper centre.

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

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Save MONEY on water & time. Don’t call anyone about irrigation start up, new install & repairs. Call VANTAGE POINT

250-769-7603

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IRRIGATION

DRYWALLING

COUNTERTOPS

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

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Lawn care, power raking, aerating, fertilizing, yard clean ups, pruning, hedging, power washing, bobcat service. Full landscaping from designs to build.

MATTRESSES

MOVING/ STORAGE

SAME DAY SERVICE FULLY INSURED FREE ESTIMATES

Call Wayne at 250-808-0743

Joe’s Moving Service “The Professionals”

BOOK YOUR SUMMER CLEAN UPS! Lawn Maintenance, Clean-ups, Pruning/Hedges, Rubbish Removal, Fertilizing, Aeration, Odd Jobs.

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

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

PAINTING/DECORATING AFFORDABLE PAINTING

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

250-863-9830 or 250-768-1098

MIDLAND PAINTING SERVICES

Ceiling and trim extra

• Residential • Commercial

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

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“ Superb Quality Guaranteed” @ competitive rates” Steve Mowat - Master Painter Ph: 550-4920

PLUMBING XL PLUMBING & HEATING Bonded gas fitting, irrigation, drain cleaning, jetter camera & record lines. Commercial & Residential. New construction & reno’s, Service & HWT specials. Call Clint 250-575-3839.

3 rooms for $299 (2 coats any colour)

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• Bath Remodels • Decks • Drywall

• Kitchen Remodels • Painting • Plumbing

289 2 COATS

~ Ceiling & trim extra ~

PRICE INCLUDES

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NO PAYMENT UNTIL JOB IS COMPLETE!

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Rooms for

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ROOFING

STUCCO

TILING

FEATURE

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ALL KINDS OF

TILE SETTER

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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.’

STUCCO

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Interior, exterior, modern old world look. For FREE estimates call Michael 250-864-7322. Serving Kelowna for 20 years!

TRUCKING

WELDING

TNTTRUCKING

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

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250-863-4418

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Call 250-870-1009

WINDOW CLEANING MARCO’S WINDOW CLEANING

• Specializing in window and gutter cleaning • Quality work guaranteed Over 13 years experience Please call Marco for a free estimate

250-801-8255

Spring Specials, pwr. rake, aeration, fertilizer, hedge pruning, yard clean up, landscaping, irrigation systems, excavating sewer. Father & Son

250-212-5320

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Merchandise for Sale

Misc. for Sale

Alternative Health

Computer Services

Garden & Lawn

Moving & Storage

Sundecks

$300 & Under

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JOE’S MOVING.reasble rates fully equip’d trucks, local-long dist, no job too small470-8194

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

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

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Electrical ALAN Dignam Electric. Resid/ Comm. Service calls, Reno’s, Upgrades. lic’d, bonded & Insured. Alan 250-808-6595 LAKE City Electrical Services Competitive Rates, 250-3280528 www.lakecityelectric.ca

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Cleaning Services

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Plumbing

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

Irrigation/Sprinkler Systems

OKANAGAN Pressure Washing. Commercial/Residential. Fully insured. 14 years exp. Call Dave at 250-863-0306

Garden & Lawn

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

Pressure Washing

GERMAN MASTER ROOFER. Free estimate. BBB Member Call Steffen, 250-863-8224 OKANAGAN SUN ROOFING. WANTED - Homes in Need of Re-roofing. Tod 250-864-7484 OK Roofing All repairs, maint., & re-roofs. Warranty on all work. Free Est., 878-1172 RAIN Master Roofing: Re-roofs, Repairs & Torch On. Phone: (778)755-1615 RYDER Roofing Ltd. ‘From a hole in your roof to a whole new roof.’ Call: 250-765-3191

$100 & Under Area Rug Burgundy color $75 Call (250)762-4905 DRESSER With Large Mirror & Drawers. $80, 250-766-3635 Electric belly slimmer $75 Call (250)762-4905 Electric Heater $50 Call (250)762-4905 Ladies golf clubs $75 Call (250)762-4905 LADIES Left Golf Clubs, Bag & Cart, used 4 times, $100. Phone: 250-762-9686 Poker Table green felt top with all chips/cards $60 Call (250)860-2215 USED Queen, 4piece Bedroom Set, some wear. $40, Phone: 250-861-1002 WHEELCHAIR Very sturdy. Please call after 2pm. $99 Call (250)491-7657

$200 & Under

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Misc. Wanted

COINS, Private Collector wanting to buy coins, tokens, medals. Canadian, US, Specialty Foreign. Collections, rolls, older bank bags of coins, special coins from safety deposit box, sets ect. Call Todd: 1-250-864-3521 PURCHASING old Canadian & American coin collections & accumulations. 250-548-3670 Quarters. I will pay $1 each for older 25¢. Loose, rolls, bags, ect. I will consider other coins as well. 1-778-932-2316 True Coin Collector Looking to Purchase Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold and Silver coins, Bills + Not melting down, Serious Collector. Call: Coin Couple 1-250-863-3082

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Misc. for Sale

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Pets & Livestock

Merchandise for Sale

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111111111111111111111111 ALL Exterior Hedge & Tree Service. Insured, For free a quote call Dave: 250-212-1716 ACE of Spades. Aerating, Rototilling, Power Raking, Hedge & Tree Pruning, Lawn Cutting & Fertilizing. 250-878-1315

MARCO’S Window Cleaning 13 years exp. Free Estimates. (250)-801-8255

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Home Repairs

Financial Services

RETIRED Carpenter. Decks, fences,windows,doors,siding, painting&drywall 250-870-8851

Trucking/ Bull Dozing

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Heat, Air, Refrig.

Tree Services 111111111111111111111111 ALL Exterior Hedge & Tree Service. Insured, For free a quote call Dave: 250-212-1716 SAMEDAY Tree Service & Hedge Trimming. Firewood sales too.Kevin(250)-979-8019

Hardwood Floor & Laminate Professional Installation Call Joe (250)863-8756

360º Clean Premium Quality, Professional & Reliable. Making U House Proud. 215-1073

SENIOR’S CARE! Need help? I am an LPN who does foot care,meds, bathing,errands, Dr.appointments, shopping, companionship, etc. Caring, Honest & Reliable! 250-718-2060

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

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Fencing

I WANT TO CUT Your Lawn! Plain & simple, your lawn needs cutting, and I cut lawns. I’m asking for your business, and in exchange, you will receive both excellent value and exceptional service, GUARANTEED! Weekly maintenance, power raking, pruning, aerating, spring clean-ups, etc. Senior’s discounts, all inquiries welcome! 250-878-7283 ...Common Sense Yard Care... JIM’S MOWING Book a job at www.jimsmowing.ca or call 310-JIMS(5467). Lawn care, power raking, aerating, fertilizing, hedging, yard clean ups, etc. 250-808-0743 LITZ LAWN CARE, weekly mowing, fertilizing, pwr. raking, hedge trimming & gen. yrd. clean-ups. Free Est. 764-6404 M&S Lawn & Garden. Full yard maint & landscaping. Free Est. Jim 250-861-3693

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Multi-Family/Business Closure Yard Sale Fri 1-6 Sat 10-6 Sun 10-4. 10am. 1255 Belgo Rd.Hshld, kids toys furn, clothing, water sports gear, bikes, helmuts, office electronics, stereos, & MUCH MORE!!!!!! PLANT SALE. Many perennials & tomatoes. 8-4, Saturday, April 27, 3402 Mariposa Crt. RUTLAND, 1070 Scorpio Rd. Fr & Sat 8am-2pm. Huge sale to help build a school in Ethiopia! Furn bikes toys etc! W.KEL 2051 Sunview Dr. April 27th, 8am-12pm. Furn, hshld, clothes, kids stuff & more! W.Kelowna #20-3270 Shannon Lake Rd. Sat 8am-4pm Sun 9am-1pm Yard Sale!

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Homes for Rent

4BDRM lakeview home in Oyama. 5appl, huge deck. $1500/mo. (250)540-7961 BRIGHT updated corner 2nd floor condo unit, with 2 decks (1 enclosed) 19+ building, small pets ok, 3 appliances, laundry included, gas fireplace, 1 covered parking stall, outside locked storage, close to all amenities $1200 + utilities (water is included) Unit 208 1780 Atkinson Street Please call Kara 250.462.5347 Central 2 bdrm 1 bath, new W/D,new laminate, top floor $1100+water incl’d. Available Immediately. (250)864-0786 Deluxe 2bdrm Condo Available now for rent, in Downtown Kel. $1100/mo Call Lillian 250-826-3115 CENTRE of Kelowna. New affordable lux 1&2bd, 5appls, ug prking, NS/NP. 250-763-6600. www.rentcentrepoint.com

3,4 BDRM, New SF home, SS appls, granite kitchen counter tops, AC, blinds, W/D, landscaped front & back yard, carpet, hrdwd laminate, tile floors. 5 min to Downtown, West Kelowna, golf, schools & beach. $1,700.00. Instead of renting, own this home by qualifying for the Project Build down payment grant you never have to pay back, (OAC). Call to get details. Stop paying landlord. Start paying your mortgage. (778)-754-2010

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6.44 acres Arrow Lakes Area, well & road to site for trailer $96,600. 250-269-7328 Pic’s email selkirk8@telus.net

Shared Accommodation 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.

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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 2bd suite, adult bldg, carport, 4 appl, L.Mission, $850, no pets, Avail now, 250-763-5010 May 1st or 15th 2bd Duplex, 1 bath, Ok Mission, quiet area, 4 appl, $920 incl water, NS, NP. working couple/person pref’d, DD, ref’s req’d. Phone: 250764-4786 or 250-801-1797 Newly reno’d 2bd West Kel. unit Avail. June 1st Can walk to shops, bus,schools & rec centre , 5 appls, incl new w/d. A/C. 1 level. Free prkng NS, NP.$900 + utils, 250-767-6330

Homes for Rent 1BD Chalet, in Country setting w/scenic view, just 5 min. from Orchard Park. Very quiet & clean. Ideal for single working person. Small pet negot. NS. $795 + utils. Avail. June 1st Call (250)762-6627 2Bdrm RANCHER shows like new, is very clean, bright & quiet. Secluded along Mission Creek. Only 5 min drive to Orchard Park. Max 2 people. Sm pet negot. NS $875 + utils. Avail May 16th (250)762-6627

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Global citizenship award for medical anthropologist It is another feather in the academic cap of UBC Okanagan assistant professor of medical anthropology Hugo De Burgos. De Burgos, who teaches medical and visual anthropology at the Kelowna campus, was recently awarded the Paul Farmer Global Citizenship Award. The award is named to honour one of the world’s leading medical humanitarians and anthropolo-

Hugo De Burgos gists in the 21st century for his work providing

Honourary degrees given by UBCO to poet, photographer Renowned photographer Edward Burtynsky and internationally-acclaimed poet Patrick Lane will receive honourary doctoral degrees during convocation ceremonies at the UBC Okanagan campus this June. Lane, who grew up in Vernon, is a prolific writer with more than 27 books of poetry to his credit. He has also published a book of short stories, the novel Red Dog, Red Dog set in the Okanagan Valley, and What the Stones Remember, a memoir about his battle with addiction. His latest work, The Collected Poems of Patrick Lane, includes 400 poems written during a career spanning more than 50 years. Lane, 73, will be presented with an honorary doctoral degree during the 3:30 p.m. convocation ceremony on Thursday, June 6. Edward Burtynsky Burtynsky is known for his uncanny ability to photograph the gritty reality of industrial landscapes in far-flung locations from southern Ontario to Italy, Bangladesh, China and Australia. His work is housed in more than 50 major museums. The photographer’s imagery explores the link between industry and nature, combining the Patrick Lane raw elements of mining, quarrying, manufacturing, shipping, oil production and recycling into eloquent, highly expressive visions that find beauty and humanity in the most unlikely of places. Burtynsky, 58, will receive his honorary doctoral degree at the 8:30 a.m. ceremony on Friday, June 7. All convocation ceremonies take place in the UBC Okanagan campus gyms, 3211 Athletics Way.

Open burning season ends April 30 The Open Burning Season will end across the Central Okanagan on Tuesday, April 30. If conditions permit, that’s the last day, eligible property owners with burning permits in the City of Kelowna and Districts of Lake Country, Peachland and West Kelowna and four Regional District fire protection areas, will be allowed to burn yard waste and prunings, unless they have a special permit from their local fire chief. For more information about open burning regulations, check out the website www.regionaldistrict.com/ airquality.

“first world” health care for Third World people, particularly in Haiti. Co-founder of World Health Organization Partners in Health, Farmer was recently appointed as United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Adviser for Community-based Medicine and Lessons from Haiti. The award is given annually to an anthropology professor who has of the Central andfound South Okanagan / Similkameen a way to engage his or her

students, beyond the basic lecture, explains Rob Borofsky, director of the Centre for a Public Anthropology and professor of anthropology at Hawaii Pacific University. Borofsky says the award recognizes De Burgos’s “exceptionally effective participation” in Public Anthropology’s Community Action Online Project, as well his wider activities in the public sphere.

A popular professor in the community, culture, and global studies unit of the Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences, De Burgos spent much of the past year working on a study about holistic medicine in the Okanagan Valley. “De Burgos is to be commended for how he takes classroom knowledge and applies it to real world challenges, thereby encouraging students to

be responsible global citizens,” said Borofsky. “In actively addressing important ethical concerns within anthropology, he is providing students with the thinking and writing skills needed for active citizenship.” It’s the second significant public anthropology recognition for De Burgos. In 2010, he won Public Anthropology’s Eleanor Roosevelt Global Citizenship Award, which

recognizes professors for inspiring their students to take part in the global community and think critically, respond intelligently and act responsibly. Only a select few— less than one per cent of the faculty teaching introductory anthropology across North America— receive this award. De Burgos shared the honour with fellow UBC anthropology associate professor Robin Dods.

DAYS of CARING Thank you! To Community Connections Support Services who donated a day of yard cleanup to the new H.O.P.E. Outreach facility to help women who have been homeless and/or sexually exploited. House of H.O.P.E. has a beautiful backyard this spring, thanks to these caring volunteers.

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Mt. Boucherie Secondary School Community Connection April 2013 ■ KIWANIS FESTIVAL AND JAZZ FESTIVAL

Award-winning MBSS musicians By Shannon Evans The annual Kiwanis Festival and Jazz Festival have brought joy to many faces once again. Many choirs as well as bands have come to these events including groups from all Okanagan school districts, the lower mainland, Vancouver Island, Washington state, Northern BC, and Alberta to compete. These festivals have not only been a way to showcase these students’ talents, but also a way to help further their abilities in the music world. Many singers were able to come out to the Kiwanis Festival, but Mount Boucherie was one of the top competitors. Mount Boucherie singers

placed first, MB chamber choir placed second, MB Ladies chamber choir placed first, and the MB Guys choir placed second. The Jazz Festival was also a great turnout, except this time bands had come along with the choirs. The choirs Mount Boucherie singers, MB chamber choir, MB ladies chamber choir and Jazz choir were all able to receive Gold with superior standings; as well all the groups also received an invitation to the Canadian National Music Festival. Marshall Bond was able to receive a runner-up trophy for the best Male Vocalist in the festival. As great as the Choirs did, the MBSS Bands also deserve

Spring sports going strong By Lisa Moore Being on a team means whether you win or lose you’re in it together. This season at Mt. Boucherie spring sports have begun. All our teams have started to work in unison towards a common goal. Although it’s only the beginning of the season for most teams, we have already had some outstanding achievements. The Senior Boys Rugby team has proved their commitment to the sport does pay off. They were able to remain undefeated for the first six games of their season; something Coach Carter hasn’t yet seen in his time at Boucherie. After returning from Chilliwack they were all proud to announce they had won all three games. This year the team has a great bond, and it is that trust in each other that allows them to excel. Another team performing exceedingly well is the Senior Girls Soccer team. The soccer season started before the other sports and the girls have already won the Immaculata tournament. The team

has been playing extremely well this season only losing a few games, allowing them to participate in the Victoria Tournament. The top 12 A, AA, AAA teams are selected to take part in the tournament, and our girls hope to perform their best together. Track and Field is only beginning and already the team is bigger than ever. Having just competed in a meet last Tuesday each member was proud to be representing MBSS. The team had a few of their members place but also saw some great potential. In the next few meets leading up to zones and valleys the track team is excited to see what each member is capable of achieving. Each team has its own goal, and the teamwork that has been displayed so far is outstanding. The achievements are just as impressive. Each soccer, rugby, and track team has demonstrated an incredible amount of dedication that has allowed each to exceed any expectations.

MR. CRAIG THOMSON and some of the talented singers and musicians display the winning hardware from the competition. much recognition for their great work. The Jazz 10 band received runner-up with gold, Combo 10 received 1st place

with gold, Jazz 11 received runner-up with gold, Combo 11 received gold, and Jazz 12 received gold, all bands had

earned a Music Festival Canada Invitation. The Combo 12 “Wall Street” earned 1st place with gold as well as a Music Festival Canada invitation for being the Most Outstanding Jazz Combo (best percentile score of all 24 combos), Top Instrumental Group in SD23 (best percentile score of all SD23 groups), and the Top Instrumental Group in the Festival (best score out of all 75 competing ensembles). For individual awards: Zach Griffin earned Top Junior III Combo Woodwind Soloist, Jonah Findlay earned Top Intermediate Rhythm Section Performer with a cash award, Alex Buck earned Top Pianist in the Festival and Top SD23

Rhythm Section Performer with cash awards, Kria Lynn Wall earned Top SD23 Vocalist, $1500 entrance scholarship to Capilano University in North Vancouver, cash award, tuition award for Berklee (California) Summer Jazz workshop, and lastly Kolton Wieczorek earned Top Senior Combo Woodwind Soloist and Top Senior Woodwind Soloist, cash award, and a Summer Jazz program tuition scholarship. Congratulations to everyone that attended these Festivals! It was a great experience for all, and Mount Boucherie will definitely be back again next year.

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Drama department performs Shakespeare

By Allison Brown ‘Much Ado About Nothing,’ a play by William Shakespeare, was written some 400 years ago and it was this timeless classic that Mr. Debourcier chose to do for Mount Boucherie’s 2013 play. Students portrayed this comedy in an easy-to-understand way that not only captivated the audience, but had them laughing as well. The minimalistic set design was realistic and served as a canvas for the cast to paint a believable plot. The farmhouse served as the setting for romance, heated arguments, and accusing fingers, all of which had the audience

completely enthralled. The stage was classic Elizabethan that extended beyond the curtains and into the audience, making for a more personal connection with the spectators. The play direction by Mr. Debourcier, the school’s new drama teacher, made for smooth transitions and an easy to follow plot. Overall, ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ proved to be a success and well worth the admission. If the future plays Mount Boucherie produces are equally as exceptional as this one, then cast, crew, and director can expect to see an even bigger showing in future years.

By Evelyn Mansell On Sat. April 20th students from the MBSS drama production, Much Ado about Nothing, geared up for their final performance. After many months of auditions, rehearsals, and costume fittings, they were ready for their final performance, and it was the best one yet. Star of the show Cameron Waller had a bittersweet feeling after the lights went out for the last time. Waller said, “With any stage production there are always thing bound to go wrong, and complications to come up, but we overcame them. It was so fun to work with all of these great, talented people, and put a

little spin on a Shakespeare classic.” Waller’s co-star Jasmine Peachy, who is in her last year at Mount Boucherie, ended her high school drama career with an amazing performance. “I am sad that it is over, but I think this was one of the best stage productions I have been a part of here at Mount Boucherie,” said Peachy. And of course no one could forget about the incredible crew which the production could not have been possible without. With everyone’s amazingly hard effort, the students put on a great show which they should be extremely proud of.

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Since then, Roy has contacted several government agencies with the hope of getting the barge removed. Despite his efforts, the barge still sits on the foreshore in front of his property. Patrick Tobin, regional manager of compliance and enforcement for the B.C. Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, said the compliance and enforcement branch, has been trying to get the owner to remove the barge for about a year. “We try to, where we can, get voluntary compliance,” said Tobin. “We try to get them to deal with it because it’s pretty costly for government to go in and (implement)

seizure and removal, especially of things like this.” He noted the owner currently has three vessels within the Thompson-Okanagan region that the ministry wants removed, including a pile driver on Kalamaka Lake. Tobin added it appeared as if the owner was beginning to take responsibility last year; however, has taken a step back since then. “He’s no longer returning any of our calls or responding back to us. “We’re almost done with giving him chances.” The situation is uncommon, according to Tobin, and gets convoluted by the fact vessels are governed under federal jurisdiction. “This thing has become a rather slow process (as) we’ve tried to figure our way through the jurisdiction overlap. “We’ve been in contact with Transport Canada on this particular one…they’ve determined it’s not a hazard to navigable waters.” Even if there are no environ-

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Only a few seats were empty in West Kelowna council chambers Tuesday as Hitchner and Jennens Roads residents and former residents told council they need to act quicker to avoid another McDougall Creek flooding disaster. Three speakers explained the situation is urgent and should be funded by the district, regardless of whether they get financial help from the province. “Money is being made available for other projects…council must find money for this continuing problem,” said Garth Allmand of nearby Jennens Road. “I feel the residents should not be held ransom through political filibustering…council’s apparent lack of urgency is alarming.” Former Hitchner Road resident Steve Bateman,

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MCDOUGALL Creek hasn’t risen to a level of immediate danger yet this year;

however, residents say the district needs to act quicker in order to prevent a potential disaster like last year’s McDougall Creek flooding event. who experienced two significant floods in the 1970s and ’80s, agreed. He said council doesn’t appear to be lifting a finger to do anything to alleviate the problem—a comment Mayor Doug Findlater took exception

to.

“We’ve done a lot more than lift a finger,” said Findlater.“I’ve been in meetings with up to three ministers at one time, trying to pry money out of the provincial government.

“They really do have a responsibility…they provided money to Kelowna for exactly this kind of work.” He added other “wrinkles” such as the fisheries window and the fact the creek runs along private

property have made the situation difficult. According to chief administrative officer Jason Johnson, district staff has outlined a four-phase approach to mitigate, restore and recover the creek. The B.C. Ministry of Justice recently advised local governments that funding applications were being accepted for a new Flood Protection Program, which supports projects that aim to build permanent mitigative infrastructure over a one- or two-year period between April 1, 2014 and March 31, 2016. Council unanimously voted to apply for the program Tuesday. The district will seek two-thirds funding to complete the works. The entire project is expected to cost $510,000; therefore, the district’s share would be $170,000. In order to secure grant funding, additional land tenure will be required to complete the

works through some properties downstream of Boucherie Road. This will require agreement from private property owners whose lands would be impacted by the remedial measures. If West Kelowna’s application is successful, another flooding season could come and go before mitigation work would begin in April 2014. Bateman indicated any delay is risky, and suggested Hitchner Road residents aren’t out of the woods yet for this flooding season. “Some people may think that the flood problem is gone for this year, but most of the time the problem (comes) around May long weekend,” said Bateman. On April 25, 2012 a dike along McDougall Creek was breached by high stream flow. The creek flow was redirected through an orchard and flooded four homes.

Nancee Way project now completed

It didn’t come without a few hiccups, but the Westside Road Interchange Project is officially complete. Westbank First Nation Chief Robert Louie was on hand for a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open the Nancee Way underpass to traffic Monday morning. “We are extremely pleased to announce that the road is now open and available for use,” said Louie. “Nancee Way provides an important addition to the local road network of Westbank First Nation lands… providing an alternate emergency access to the Okanagan Lake Shopping Centre as well as potential future developments on both sides of Highway 97.” Initially expected to be completed by the summer of 2012; the failure of a Westside Road overpass retaining wall delayed the project.

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should have healed long ago. Your friends and family keep asking you what has been diagnosed, as if “soft tissue injury” is not a serious diagnosis. Your ICBC adjuster Paul Hergott is dismissive about your claim because it’s nothing things between the verbut “soft tissue.” tebrae in your spine, are Another reason for bulging. your desperation is the Some degree of disk hope, becoming faint as bulging is normal, though. time marches on, that if For example, I am something specific can be blessed with zero spinidentified as the cause of al symptoms, but if you your pain, maybe somescanned my spine you thing can be done to fix it. might well find some disk When nothing is bulging. found, the blame shifts Perhaps it’s your facet squarely on you and the joints, which are the joints natural wear and tear that between your vertebrae. your spine has undergone Perhaps those joints over your lifetime to date. were damaged in the It’s the typical opinion crash. I of the kinds of orthopaedIt’s not something that ic surgeons who ICBC shows up on a scan, so hires on a regular basis to you are referred for diagdefend injury claims. nostic nerve blocks, i.e. You had a soft tissue injections into the joints. injury; that injury healed You are desperate to long ago; your ongoing get to the bottom of why pain is the result of your you are still having pain. spinal degeneration. One reason for your You accept ICBC’s desperation is validation. $6,500 offer, being near You have been told the top of the scale (so that if you “just” have they say) of what they pay a soft tissue injury, you as compensation for a soft

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tissue injury, because you don’t know any better. The reality is that ICBC’s offer is so low that it hasn’t even made it onto the scale. There’s no judge in British Columbia who would award so little for an injury resulting in permanent symptoms. The reality is that getting to the bottom of a precise physiological explanation for ongoing pain is not terribly relevant in a personal injury claim. If you did not have that pain before a crash, the onset of pain coincidentally started immediately after the crash, and the pain has become permanent, I challenge a medical specialist to credibly say that your pain wasn’t caused by the crash. That’s all that matters in your legal claim. And it doesn’t matter if the natural wear and tear of your spine might have played a part in causing your injury to become permanent. If you wouldn’t have that pain had the crash not occurred; if that spinal degeneration would

likely have continued to be asymptomatic (as it has been for me) had the crash not occurred, you are entitled to full compensation for your losses. This column is intended to provide general information about injury claims. It is not a substitute for retaining a lawyer to provide legal advice specifically pertaining to your case. Paul Hergott is a lawyer at Hergott Law in West Kelowna. paul@hlaw.ca

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Expect to be impressed! Corner lot 2 bdrm, 2 bath rancher in dynamic adult gated community. Spacious kit & nook, cozy family rm & private bkyrd! Master bdrm has 4 piece en-suite & walk-in closet. Spacious laundry rm, crawl space & abundance of storage. Upgrades incl. laminate flring in family rm new tile flring in kit & entry foyer. Community amenities incl. active social club, exercise rm, indoor swimming pool, hot tub, crafts rms, lounge w/fireplace & RV parking avail. Walking distance to Walmart, SuperStore & lifestyle amenities. Wonderful development place to retire. MLS®10062378

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Two homes for one price! 2 storey plus full bsmnt with 2 bdrm in-law suite. LEGAL 2 bdrm CARRIAGE HOUSE. Ideal set up for the extended family, mortgage helper, or bed & breakfast? The large island kit open to the nearby dining area, creating a lrg informal space for gatherings. Europeaninspired Mediterranean style home plan are enhanced by bay windows, ample lighting & supreme finishing. Granite counter tops, SS appliances, white oak hrdwd flrs to name a few. Walk to beach close by. Easy to live in, easy to rent...and let someone else pay your mortgage! MLS®10051377

Welcome to HIGHPOINTE one of Kelowna’s prestigious gated communities overlooking Okanagan Lake. Convenient to shopping, airport, hospital, schools, parks, downtown, Okanagan Lake and restaurants to name a few. This view lot is over a half acre .57 and has no timeline to build. Buy now and take your time to build your dream home! Quiet secluded. MLS®10052922

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