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here today torrents of muddy water rage straight through Kelowna in a channelized river bed, in future Mission Creek will meander in zigzag fashion across the flat land on its way to Okanagan Lake—somewhat as it did in the past. Including the acquisition of property where necessary, the setback of re-engineered dikes to provide a wider channel, reconnection to oxbows such as existed historically, replanting and other work involved, it’s a multi-million dollar project. But, such a restoration will aid in controlling spring flood waters and preventing damage to properties and farmland at the same time as providing at least a portion of the wildlife and fish habitat lost when the river was straightened and diked in the 1950s, explains Tara White, chair of the Mission Creek Restoration Initiative. In that process more than 60 per cent of the creek’s length was lost, along with 80 per cent of the spawning and rearing habitat for trout and kokanee and 75 per cent of its wetland and riparian areas, adversely affecting fish and wildlife—including species at risk and their breeding, rearing and overwintering habitats. At one time, the creek was 30 kilometres long in what is now 11
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THE CASORSO sisters, Joan (left) and Christine Schmidt, look out over the wetland portion of their farm land just sold for public use to re-naturalize Mission Creek. kilometres in its lower reaches , noted White, who is also a biologist with the province. Where it used to be 60 to 80 metres wide in places, today it’s 30 metres. “It’s been engineered to be straight, like a highway, and that’s not what a healthy, functioning stream should be like,” she explained. Even today, she describes the Mission Creek Greenway and its natural surroundings as “a treasure in the middle of a downtown urban environment,” and there will be even more of it as this project unfolds. Mission Creek is the largest pro-
ducer of stream-spawning kokanee for Okanagan Lake and produces the lake’s trophy 20-pound rainbows as well. The creek and its riparian area are home to a number of species on the endangered list or of concern, such as the tiger salamander, spadefoot toad, painted turtles, gopher snake, racer snake and Western rattlesnake, herons, black cottonwoods, sedges and cattails, Lewis’ woodpecker, Western screech owl and yellow-breasted chat. An ecological goods and services study funded by the OBWB is currently being completed, said White.
The MCRI was formed in 2002 and is made up of a cross-section of community groups and agencies who have embarked on a project that could take decades to complete—to re-naturalize Mission Creek’s course in its lower 12 kilometres. The effort has been spearheaded by staff from the ministry of forests, lands and natural resource operations and includes partners and representatives from the Central Okanagan Land Trust, Regional District of Central Okanagan, City of Kelowna, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Friends of Mission Creek, the Habitat Conserv-
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Restoring an urban treasure Project from A3 It was one of the band’s settlement pieces and historically was one of the Okanagan Nation’s encampments in fall when the kokanee came up the creek to spawn, he explained. Adjacent is farmland owned by the Casorso family, who came to the MCRI group to discuss property acquisition a couple of years ago. Rob Casorso, son of Kelowna pioneer August Casorso, says the 16-acre property across which a portion of the greenway was built is owned by his sisters, Joan Casorso, Chris Schmidt and Fran Larsen. He helped to negotiate with various levels of government to separate six acres of it to be used for the recreational trail and for the re-naturalization project, with the approval of the Agricultural Land Commission. In return, the remaining 10 acres is now more viable for farming be-
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cause it has been drained and ditched and fenced. Hay is grown on the property, he said. The six-acre piece was purchased for $550,000 with a contribution of $215,000 from the regional district’s Regional Parks Legacy fund, $335,000 from the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation, and the City of Kelowna taking care of the legal costs. Title for this and two other small parcels upstream are being held by the city for MCRI. With this week’s announcement, greenway users now have a (legal) 2.5-kilometre loop trail that permits them to park
the car at the Mission Sportsfields, just off Gordon Drive, and hike, run, cycle or ride a horse along the south or north side of the creek to Casorso Road, and back along the other side. Retired fisheries research biologist Peter Dill has long been an advocate for Mission Creek and he’s been involved with MCRI and the efforts to “give it back some of its natural meander.” He admits there is a new provincial standard for diking which will have to be followed when the current dikes, and the greenway that follows the top of those dikes, are set back to provide more
space for this key Okanagan Valley river. Both humans looking for recreational opportunities in a natural setting and wild critters, will have lots of new habitat as the project proceeds, he points out. Providing Mission Creek with the freedom to move will reduce its energy and reduce the flood risks as well as enriching the habitat it provides. Brian Springinotic, chief executive officer of the HCTF, said he was particularly pleased to acknowledge this project since he grew up in the Okanagan. He pointed out that the money for the HCTF donation came from the province’s anglers, hunters, trappers and guide/ outfitters. “This is our first big acquisition, but we’re looking for partners, donations, bequests and other opportunities to continue this project,” said White. jsteeves@kelownacapnews.com
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Kelowna’s Casorso family was the first Italian family to homestead in B.C., arriving here in 1883, says Rob Casorso. He still farms 52 acres on that original homestead, which includes many of the original historic buildings on Casorso Road. He grows 20 acres of Sovereign Opal wine grapes and Coronation table grapes and 32 acres of fruit trees, mostly pears and apples. His brother John farms across the road, on land farmed by their father, August Casorso. His three sisters grow hay on 10 acres adjacent to the Mission Creek Greenway, having just sold six acres of it to advance the Mission Creek Restoration Initiative and permit recreational users to enjoy the greenway on the south side of the creek. Joan Casorso and Chris Schmidt still live nearby but not on that property, while sister Fran Larsen lives further away. They remember as youngsters sitting on the banks of Mission Creek before it was diked, fishing in the clear waters and on hot days swimming in the deeper holes. Their horses were pastured nearby, so they would ride along it as well. What is today a public linear park was their playground. That property was part of the original Casorso pre-emption that Giovanni Casorso received in November 1884. The sisters remember the creek used to flood far and wide, with water up to their hips in many areas. Today, however, they’re just glad an agreement to sell a small part of their land for public use and re-naturalization of the creek has allowed them to drain, ditch and fence their hay land, so it’s more viable to farm. jsteeves@kelownacapnews.com
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None of the forecasts suggest this year there will flooding in the Okanagan similar to last year, but it’s all dependent on the weather at this point, say forecasters from around the province. Although inflow from snow melt to Okanagan Lake is expected to be slightly above normal, more of that will come from the Mission Creek watershed and less from the west side of the lake than usual. David Campbell, from the River Forecast Centre in Victoria, said there’s a fair bit of “spatial variability” in snowpack depth, with well above normal and more
than last year in the Mission Creek watershed, but less than average at the Brenda Mine snow course, which is a lower elevation snow pillow for automatic measuring of snowpack. Overall in the Okanagan the snowpack is at seven per cent above normal, he said, similar to last year, except there were then record rains in June, which combined with late snow melt to cause some flooding in the Central Okanagan. He said it’s expected there will be slightly above-average inflows to Okanagan Lake this year. With a recent revision to what ‘normal’ is, based on recent data, he noted that in the Okanagan
there’s been a trend of 17 per cent decline in the snowpack. However, he said some of that could be made up with more falling as rain rather than snow, because the melt is occurring earlier. Low elevation snow measuring sites are showing more changes than high elevation ones, which fits in with Climate Change projections, he noted. He warned it’s likely we will see the Spring freshet earlier in future so we will have to rely more on rainfall for summer water supplies. Environment Canada forecaster Doug Lundquist pointed to a warming trend in the coming week that will consolidate the
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Central okanagan Foundation grants Council approved the distribution of the Community Social Development grants, and grants to Address the Sexual Exploitation of Youth.
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Owners of property included in these areas may request that their own property roll be amended based on one or more of the following grounds: a) there is an error or omission respecting a name or address on the parcel tax roll b) there is an error or omission respecting the inclusion of a parcel c) there is an error or omission respecting the taxable area or the taxable frontage of a parcel d) an exemption has been improperly allowed or disallowed A request must be made in writing to: Revenue Manager, City of Kelowna, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna BC V1Y 1J4 by 4 p.m. May 6, 2013. Local area service parcel tax rolls can be local improvements such as concrete curb, gutter and sidewalk, boulevard seeding, road/lane drainage or sewer and water services. local improvement Parcel tax Rolls: Abbott St Ace Rd Bach Rd Badke Rd Benchview Rd Bernard Ave Bertram St Bothe Rd Braemar St Brighton Rd Cadder Ave Creekside Rd Dease Rd Dilworth Dr Dundas Rd Enterprise Way Elm St Ethel St Franklyn Rd Fuller Ave Glenaire Cres Glenwood Ave Gordon Dr Hartman Rd Hein Rd Hollywood/Hollydell Houghton Rd Keehn Rd KLO Rd
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Council will consider the permanent closure and removal of the highway dedication of a portion of road west of 4753 Gordon Drive on: Monday, April 29, 2013, 1:30pm Kelowna City Hall, 1435 Water street – Council Chambers Pursuant to Section 40 of the Community Charter, the City intends to “Closed Road” under Bylaw No. 10842, being a portion of road west of 4753 Gordon Drive, having an area of 0.107ha. The public may review copies of the proposed Road Closure and Removal Dedication Bylaw No. 10842, on kelowna.ca or at the Real Estate & Building Services department at City Hall, 4th Floor, from 8am-4pm, Monday to Friday, and/or be given an opportunity to address Council on Monday, April 29, 2013, pursuant to Section 40 of the Community Charter. inFo: 250 469-8610
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Belshaw said this year’s shoe drive is on par with last year. Currently, 40,000 pairs of shoes are sorted and boxed in the warehouse. He anticipates the total number will surpass 60,000 by the end of the month. Although Thursday’s overwhelming media presence seemed to hinder the sorting effort during the 30 minutes Harper was in the warehouse, Belshaw said the event will boost the not-forprofit organization’s profile. “We’re new, we’re building. Anything like this, it really exposes us to the masses,” said Belshaw. “Because Mrs. Harper was here, we had way more press than usual, and more excitement. That will raise awareness right across Canada.” Harper was joined by Grade 6 students from Kelowna Christian School, who also helped sort shoes Thursday. Those still interested in donating shoes can drop off footwear at any Kelowna McDonald’s
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Learn to eat slow and enjoy it Dappled sun danced through the trees overhead onto platters of appetizers, while groups of food enthusiasts “oohed” and “ahhed” as they tasted each little morsel. “You can taste the love,” crooned one of the delegates to the first national Slow Food Conference to be held in the Okanagan, as they gathered at Claremont Ranch Organics in Lake Country Thursday for an orchard tour and tasting of local food and Crannog ales. Prepared by local chef Giulio Piccioli, with the Rotten Grape in Kelowna, each morsel was composed of food gathered within just a few miles of Matt and Molly Thurston’s farm, if not right at the farm itself. Soft ripened goat cheese from Carmelis Cheese Artisans in Kelowna, rolled in crushed hazelnuts from the farm where they were served, dipped in a balsamic reduction prepared by Piccioli garnered rolled eyes and swoons from delegates, as did the apricot zabaglione made from Molly’s chickens’ eggs and frozen apricots picked last year from the farm.
The strawberry and rhubarb granita Piccioli made using strawberries picked last year on the farm and frozen by Molly. He admitted it was a challenge to come up with food that would be local at this time of year, when the orchard is alive with bees in the blooms, but very short on actual ripe fruit, but he was reminded of how his family used to cook. At this time of year, they enjoyed the fruits frozen and canned from the previous harvest, last year, potatoes and onions that had been kept in the root cellar over winter, and freshly-killed chickens. So, that’s what he used. He admits his inspiration for cooking comes not only from what’s fresh and local through every season of the year, but also from his memories of his mother’s kitchen in Italy. It was that memory, and his longing for his mother’s good cooking, that drew him into first cooking his own meals and then becoming a chef here in Canada. “There are amazing local products here. But food is about more than what you eat. It’s about
ing, as well as delegates from across the country. As well, both dinners that were opened to the public have sold out. Between the meals, prepared by local chefs using local ingredients, delegates will compare the problems in each region across the country, of food policy, accessibility, transportation and climate. Likely discover that there are some similarities—and perhaps that some areas have come up with answers that could benefit others, says Jarrett. jsteeves@kelownacapnews.com
NATIONAL Slow Food convention delegates enjoyed specially-prepared, very local foods created by Kelowna chef Guilio Piccioli (right) at Claremont Ranch Organics in Lake Country during a tour Thursday. JUDIE STEEVES/CAPITAL NEWS
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Open letter to Kelowna City Council: When the move from the Water Street Seniors Centre (WSSC) surfaced in 200405, Mr. (Reid) Oddliefson, a delegation member from Kelowna City Hall, assured the WSSC Society that the new building would be a bigger and better multi-use structure for seniors. The ‘In Rooms’ usable space in the initial March 3, 2011, version of the Parkinson Activity Centre (PAC) was decreased by 2,181 sq. ft.; the main hall reduced by 959 sq. ft.; and the billiards/ cribbage rooms slashed by 576 sq. ft. Dozens of WSSC members wrote letters of concern to City Hall. City council recognized the inadequacies of the initial plan and increased the building budget to $4,077,000. This was sufficient to construct an adequately sized building. Yet, the In Rooms usable space in the second June 23, 2011, version of the PAC was trimmed down compared to the available space at the Water Street
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B.C. Liberals are running scared This is the third column in a series on B.C. political party platforms.
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they did with impaired driving cases. Most of it consists of glowing descriptions of the government’s 12-year record, and attacks on the NDP of the Tom kind that are not norFletcher mally seen in a platform. This is consistent with Clark’s style since she was anointed party leader two years ago. The main focus, as revealed in February’s throne speech, is a plan to pay off B.C.’s growing debt and perhaps even get rid of the provincial sales tax with an Alberta-style “prosperity fund” from liquefied natural gas exports. Whether this is from imposing a new export tax on LNG or simply from a windfall of gas royalties is not clear.
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Clark and her energy minister contradicted each other on that when it was announced, and the platform doesn’t shed any new light. All we have is a big logo on the side of Clark’s campagn bus declaring “DEBT FREE B.C.” As I’ve written before, there is plenty of real evidence of a huge new LNG industry in the making. As for paying off the $60 billion debt that the B.C. Liberals’ pre-election budget predicts will keep growing, cartoonist Adrian Raeside summed it up best: LNG revenues are “Christy Clark’s invisible friend.” Clark finished up last week with stops in Terrace and Prince Rupert, promising an LNG windfall for local governments as well. She repeated the platform’s attack line that the NDP are going to wreck the trillion-dollar LNG boom with a Quebec-style moratorium
on “fracking” to extract gas from deep shale formations. That’s not an outright lie, but it’s almost as speculative as Clark’s notions of a 30-year windfall that could at best barely start during the next four-year term. The NDP are not calling for a moratorium on natural gas production. They’re calling for yet another “review,” one of many vague, wobbly positions that have been adopted by both dominant parties. An earlier premier named Glen Clark became famous for “freezing” things like ferry fares and car insurance rates. Now Christy Clark is “freezing” personal income tax rates for five years, and carbon tax rates too. That implies she’s planning to win this election and
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‘Honest, unbiased answers’ requested of City Hall Senior Centre A10 Seniors Centre. I am convinced the second version of the PAC was approved by City Hall due to misleading information. A July 6, 2011, memorandum, re: the PAC from K. Bouw, architectural planner, to the city manager reads in part: “The WSSCS Relocation Committee has endorsed the layout and design of the Building.” But the two duly elected relocation committee members with more than 70 years construction experience did not endorse this plan. The July 14, 2011, article in the Capital News records that Ms. Bouw indicated that the “Revised plan now calls for a facility 2,000 square feet bigger than the one is replacing.” The gross footage of the PAC is 13,152 sq. ft. and the WSSC was 11,423 square feet—a difference of 1,729 sq. ft. The PAC embodies the following space absorbers that were non-existent in the single-storey WSSC—two sets of stairs, 700 sq. ft.; solar chimney, 797 sq. ft.; elevator, 150 sq. ft.; and many more hallways, 287 sq. ft. That totals 1,934 sq. ft. The space absorbers occupy 205 sq. ft. more than the PAC’s square footage increase. In Rooms usable space is decreased by about 205 sq. ft. compared to the former WSSC. During construction, the PAC could have been expanded by about 10 per cent at a cost of about two per cent of the $4,077,000 building budget by increasing the size of the second storey to mirror the size of the main floor. On July 28, 2011, city representatives declared this expansion to be impossible because the budget was “too tight.”
The winning tender’s actual cost was $2,931,000. The city overseers still would not consider implementing the above cost-effective expansion. It appears that they didn’t realize that Kelowna’s seniors’ population is growing with the replacement building needing more In Room usable space that was available at the WSSC. Was there no concern in constructing and financing a building that would be too small in short order? To meet the desires of the WSSC membership for an adequately sized and functional PAC, the two relocation committee members requested the following PAC weaknesses be considered and discussed: Kitchen layout, more information on the suspect mechanical systems, increase in the square footage of the second floor to match the main floor, moving the main entrance to lead to the lobby and desk instead of to the dining area; the PA system, etc. No responses were received resulting in no requested changes being made. In my judgement, stonewalling was the city’s “modus operandi.” Yet, city representatives maintained, as quoted in the March 7 edition of the Capital News, that the PAC was “designed in consultation with local seniors groups.” Were these purported claims by City Hall not deceptive? Having been made aware of the building budget surplus and the PAC’s shortcomings listed in the preceding paragraph, many taxpayers wrote City Hall to appeal that these shortcomings be addressed before tax dollars were used inappropriately. In a January 5, 2012, email from the mayor’s office, these concerned taxpayers were labelled as “a few dissent-
ers.” Is this not insulting? When the “tight budget” scenario was proved untrue, it was replaced by a “sign off” alibi in response to the requested improvements for PAC. Starting in January, 2012, the routine response form City Hall contained this statement: “The Relocation Committee on behalf of the Water Street Seniors Centre signed off on the final plan for the facility.” The two elected relocation committee members did not sign off on the plan. The city’s design and construction manager was not aware of a signoff document nor has City Hall exhibited a copy of the sign-off. Moreover, the second vice-president and secretary of the WSSCS wrote in a letter to the undersigned that “the executive did not endorse the plan… Furthermore, they were never requested to sign off on the plan.” Who is telling the truth? Without a vote at the 2011 WSSC annual general meeting, the “seniors” designation was eliminated in naming the replacement building. Was the omission fair in view of the city’s 2004-05 pledge to construct a seniors’ multi-use facility? During November and December of 2012, the temperature in the main hall of PAC was too cold for participating comfortably in Saturday afternoon bridge games. At the January 5, 2013, game, most players needed winter coats with warm boots a helpful second. The PA system was not functional. Hundreds of bridge players opted for a warmer venue with a working PA system. Is the PAC’s heating system unable to adequately heat the building during the cold winter months? Why was the PA system not fixed within a day or so? It was unworkable as of April
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Conservative clarification fletcher from A10 the next one, at a time when it is unclear whether she can even hold her own seat in Vancouver-Point Grey. The B.C. Liberals will cut small business taxes by a point, some time in the next five years. They will also increase income tax on large businesses and personal income
of more than $150,000, but that’s not mentioned in their platform, since it goes against 12 years of their policy as a government. • A clarification of last week’s column on the B.C. Conservative platform. Leader John Cummins informs me his plan to phase out the carbon tax does not include reversing the personal
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2013. Other groups that held meetings at the WSSC have also vacated the PAC. These include the Kelowna Newcomers Club, 200 members, the Kelowna +3 Friendship Club, 250 members, and the Kelowna Garden Club, 200 members. It is ironic that hundreds of bridge players and the above 650 taxpayers have had to seek alternative accommodations despite partly financing the PAC. In my view, the PAC management has a monopoly over all activities. It has been proven that the combined Monday, Wednesday and Saturday annual Christmas bridge potluck dinner and subsequent bridge game requires a time-frame of about 6 1/2 hours, i.e. 11 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. The PAC management deemed that 4 1/4 hours was ample time for these events. Such dogmatic restrictions might be acceptable for school children but is distasteful for mature seniors. The concept that management always knows best can quickly wipe out decades of cooperative co-existence. The acoustics at the PAC are very unsatisfactory with a need for overhauling. Did City Hall issue a building permit without consulting an acoustical engineer? Does the architect bear responsibility for this flaw or will the taxpayers be harnessed with and expensive repair bill? This repair may cost two or three times more than the proper original acoustic installation. The 40-year-old floor at the Water Street Seniors Centre was in good condition when it was demolished. The PAC floor may need replacement after six months. In a March 7, 2012, edition of the Capital News, the article stated a city representative con-
sidered repairs by an unnamed contractor to be a “warranty item.” Was the current floor in the PAC main hall devised by city staff who lacked sufficient knowledge and experience to have it installed properly? On November 29, 2012, the Capital News posed the question: “Are you satisfied with the performance of the new city council since being elected a year ago?” Seventyfive per cent of the respondents said, “No.” There must be good reason for this negative collective opinion. If the facts articulated in this letter represent “business as usual” at City Hall, I think the taxpayers should be concerned. Maybe they should ask these questions: Did City Hall exercise an abuse of power in the planning of the PAC? Should there be an independent inquiry into the PAC fiasco? I would not be surprised if some city councillors were/are unaware of the facts contained in this letter. In my judgement, the mayor’s office should be censuring untruthfulness, demanding better performance from city planners and insisting they refrain from conveying misleading information to city council. It is unacceptable that a new building be in need of major repairs just after opening. I think that those responsible should be held accountable. As a taxpayer, I request to be provided honest, unbiased answers to all the questions raised in this letter. All taxpayers have the right to be apprised of accurate, truthful information regarding the shortcomings associated with the Parkinson Activity Centre. Frank Missan, Kelowna
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Judie Steeves task it seems, because there’s always something new being destroyed. And, it’s not always the vandals who seem bent on trespassing on private property just to destroy a small wetland that’s just come back to life—unfortunately. Every spring, heavy equipment operators and property owners are responsible for damaging aquatic habitat by digging up shorelines, riparian areas and dredging ponds and wetlands, often not realizing in the process they are evicting or murdering frogs and toads, fish and their eggs, shoreline birds and their nests and altering the conditions they require for their very life. On a larger scale, governments and other agen-
cies make decisions that forever alter entire ecosystems, such as when it was decided, more than 60 years ago, that it would protect Kelowna from flooding if Mission Creek were pushed into a single channel behind high dikes so it wouldn’t inundate adjacent land and create oxbows and side channels far from the centre of its main route through the city. If size is the criteria, then Mission Creek is actually a river, but whatever it’s called, it’s likely those who made that decision didn’t realize it was responsible for providing the largest single quantity of breeding habitat for stream-spawning kokanee in the Okanagan basin or that it was home to the big lake’s largest, trophy rainbow trout. And, every inch of the former Mission Creek that was filled in after the diking, meant the loss of more fish spawning and rearing habitat for the important participants in the web of life not only of the creek and its riparian cor-
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An election forum on education issues had the Kelowna-Lake Country candidates all trying to cozy up to teachers on Tuesday at the Hollywood Education Centre. Liberal Norm Letnick faced the toughest questions from the audience about the Liberal government’s education policies, but he talked about his passion for education and his on-leave status as a business instructor at Okanagan College. “It’s important to me that we find the right funding formulas to allow teachers to teach” in a positive classroom environment, Letnick said. In response to questions about the Liberal government’s education funding, Letnick noted that the Liberals have a $5.3 billion education budget this year, a 29 per cent increase since 2001 despite the fact the student enrolment provincially has declined by 66,000 students. He added the province has also invested $2.4 billion in new school and existing school upgrades since 2001, including a new school in the Lower Mission and commitment to a new school in West Kelowna. One questioner in the audience, identified by other media reports as Mike Fischer, a teacher at Rutland Senior Secondary, was upset by Premier Christy Clark violating existing teachers’ contracts in the past and ignoring a B.C. Supreme Court ruling that found the province failed to negotiate contracts properly. Fischer called Clark’s moves a “fascist exercise” and said the first step for the Liberals to restore a positive relationship with teacher was to apologize for its hard-line and illegal negotiating stance in the
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GREEN Party candidate Gary Adams (left) addresses the Kelowna-Lake Country
all-candidates forum on Tuesday as (from left) Graeme James (Conservative), Norm Letnick (Liberal) and Mike Nuyens (NDP) listen. controversial Bill 22. Another question touched on a similar vein, this time citing the government’s proposed 10year contract offer to teachers. While Letnick said it was an attempt to find long-term stability for rising education costs, Conservative Party candidate Graeme James described the 10-year deal offer as nothing more than a political “publicity stunt.” James said it was actions like that which soured him on the Liberal Party, and convinced him to join the B.C. Conservatives. Citing the ability of government to not continually fund rising budget deficits, James said education and health services should be funding priorities, and everything else be on the table. James said he was listening to the premier on a Vancouver radio station talk show earlier this week and nearly drove off the road, so angry he was at what Clark was saying. With regards to post-secondary education, James said concerns about the cost for students to earn post-graduate degrees should not be a con-
cern of the government. “Everyone should have access to an education from K to 12. But the average $27,000 cost for a post-secondary education is a small price to pay for your future,” James said. In referring to a line from former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher, who he described as a political hero of his, James said, “The problem with socialism is you eventually run out of other people’s money.” James noted B.C.’s budget has not been balanced eight of the past 11 years, saying the Liberals have moved money from Crown corporation revenues and sold public assets. “That’s like taking a credit card to pay your mortgage,” he said. NDP candidate Mike Nuyens also cited a personal attachment to the education system. The third generation Lake Country resident said his uncle and brotherin-law were teachers and administrators, his niece is a teacher at George Elliott Secondary and his mother-in-law was a school trustee. “One of the reasons I got into politics was my
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After some time in the Shelter and living with friends, Rashmi moved closer to her siblings who continue to help her and her children live a better life.
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Heating up for festival season Jennifer Smith STAFF REPORTER
Two families, one whopping lie and a run to secure an Ozone crown. If Caught in the Net proves one thing, it will be that sometimes adultery does net a man a winning spot in life—at least this is what Joe Welton is hoping. “I’m going for a second ‘best actor,’” said Welton, who won his first best actor award at the Okanagan Zone Drama Festival last year for another Theatre Kelowna Society role. Welton is a board member with the society and among those on the script committee that chose Caught in the Net, which opened in the Black Box Theatre last night, for “the Ozone spot.” This is a particularly special run on the TKS roster, set aside each year for these amateur actors to go to the local drama festival and put their best foot (or broken leg) forward. And while Welton is kidding around a little with his boast, it’s no joke that a win at Ozone can boost a troupe’s performance prospects. The winning entry goes on to Kamloops to perform at the Theatre BC Mainstage Festival where theatre groups from around the province showcase their talent and hone their craft. And the high-paced, action-oriented selection TKS has made this year just might take them all the way to through this dramatic circuit. Welton plays Stanley, a boarder or lodger as he would be called in London. He lives in one of two households the character John Smith has simultaneously built, creating a rather repugnant double life in which nei-
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HILARY OMOE and Ruby Bullock form one household of two-timer John Smith, whose double life sees another scene just like this one develop between Peter Macleod and Susanne Haslund. ther family knows of the other. The great caper begins to unfold in a highpaced, action comedy that sees his teenage daughter from one household meet his teenage son from the other home online. Stanley, a simple man, tries to assist in the coverup by telling several lies that he himself can’t keep track of and, when his father enters the picture, an elderly man with dimentia who believes the entire time that he is at the seaside, hilarity ensues. Caught in the Net is the sequel to Run for Your Wife, which became playwright Ray Cooney’s first crossover from stage to film after a nine-year run in London’s West End. With 22 plays to his name, all British farce-style comedies, Cooney has be-
come one of the leading playwrights in the world, earning a continual stream of praise for his wit. Buzz Shuttleworth plays John Smith and said the part has been a gas to develop. “The character himself is not a very likeable man but the role, I love the role because it’s a chance to be funny and a little bit hammy,” he said. “It’s a farce which depends on pushing the fourth wall, engaging the audience with the lengths to which (John) will go.” One can imagine those must be some lengths. The children of these two households are, after all, old enough to have met online—Cooney’s first foray into writing about the Internet era when it was released in 2001— and appear to be attracted
to one another. Unfortunately for Shuttleworth, this means he too really does have to go to some lengths in order to bring the character to life. “It’s quite challenging for a man of my advancing years because it’s very physical. The comedy is quick, very high energy and very highpaced,” he said. Watch a scene or two and one finds he’s up, he’s down, he’s making more faces than an actor competing in theatre sports and all, rather ironically, to play a man with the most common name in Britain, someone one might assume would be rather boring. Caught in the Net was brought to the society by Stephen Jefferys, who frequently works with
Shakespeare Kelowna on everything from directing to staging and is a veteran of the Okanagan arts scene. Caught in the Net is billed as a hilarious tangle of double entendres, locked doors, bizarre phone calls and near misses and runs April 25-27 and May 2-4 in Kelowna with matinée shows April 27 and 28 and May 4 and 5 at 2 p.m. It will then be staged at the Ozone Festival on May 15 in Vernon’s Powerhouse Theatre where the Kelowna contingent is hoping to prove powerhouses themselves. Tickets are available through selectyourtickets. com or the Prospera Place box office at 250-7625050. jsmith@kelownacapnews.com
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CD Reviews: Murs may be too light weight this side of pond OLLY MURS: RIGHT PLACE, RIGHT TIME (COLUMBIA)
He is nearly a household name in his native United Kingdom where Olly Murs was runner up on The X Factor a couple of years ago. Murs has also enjoyed more than a few big hits on the Brit airwaves. I think this new release is Murs North American debut, whatever that means in this day and age of downloaded music. Right Time, Right Place (perhaps suggesting the ‘chance’ and ‘luck’ aspects of the fickle music industry) is a 10-track collection that borrows a few hits from last year’s album along with a few newer songs. Murs has scored a hit in Canada with Troublemaker, featuring a rap from Flo-Rida but only time will tell if Murs’ career blossoms in America as it has in his native U.K. It may not be the right time and place for this frothy dance pop as the field is mighty crowded already and Olly Murs may not hit the spotlight
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Bruce Mitchell on this side of the pond. His label, and manager Simon Cowell, have surrounded Murs with the star making talents behind the likes of Natasha Bedingfield, Shakira, Kylie Minogue, etc., but should Murs highly polished dance pop founder on our shores it would be no great loss. Murs songs never get beyond the boy/ girl, lets dance and puppy love realms which is fine for a callow lad like Bieber but as Murs closes in on his 30s, he comes across as a little too lightweight. C+
WILLIE NELSON AND FAMILY: LETS FACE THE MUSIC AND DANCE (SONY)
On the 30th of this month Willie Nelson will turn 80 years old.
This album with his ‘family,’ as he calls his touring band, finds the soon to be octogenerian visiting The Great American Songbook with his own inimitable style. This album is very laid back as if Willie was recording this with his small combo just ambling along in his comfy front room. The opener is the title track and Irving Berlin evergreen Let’s Face The Music And Dance that has a gentle, rootsy, country-samba groove. Other songs on this 14-track album explore acoustic rockabilly on Carl Perkins’ Matchbox while there is a cool jazzy shuffle to Frank Loesser’s I Wish I Didn’t Have To Love You. There is a handsome take of Django (the D is silent) Reinhardt’s Nuages while on yet another Berlin classic, Maria (The Dawn Is Breaking), Willie and co. break into a little light swing. There is a fabulous yet understated take of the gem Walking My Baby Back Home that is so cuddly it will warm the cockles of your heart.
Meanwhile, the breezy take of Dorothy Fields’ I Can’t Give You Anything But Love and the Texas Norteno strains of I’ll Keep On Loving You absolutely sells you on this relaxed album. Harp player Mickey Raphael is wonderful here as the unsung hero. B
HEATHERS: KINGDOM (SONY)
It is just Heathers without the ‘the’ and they are the twin sisters Ellie and Louise Macnamara out of Dublin. The twins are in their early 20s and their blend of youthful folk pop is exhilarating with tight harmonies and likeable songs. The feature track here is the exuberant Forget Me Knots that has a momentum not unlike their Emerald Island colleagues U2 with its inexorable buildup and lasting hooks. More telling might be the album cut Undergrowth Beneath that sounds like Sinnead O’Connor fronting Cold-
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Mitchellfrom A21 Road has a hint of ’60s girl group pop in its mix with its hand claps while the mellower ballad Lions Tigers Bears has a pretty synth-pop groove that will draw inevitable comparisons to The Corrs. Producer Max Dingle (The Hoosiers) backs the duo with a small combo
that nicely fleshes out Heathers songs and my references to The Corrs, Coldplay and U2 means that the gals are also ready for arena performances. I like Heathers chances with this enticing debut album that grows with repeated listens. B
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oin the Okanagan Xeriscape Association this Saturday, April 27, 9 a.m. to noon, for our xeriscape plant sale. The garden is located in front of the H2O Aquatic Centre, 4075 Gordon Dr. There will be hundreds of water-wise plants to choose from, including many of those featured in the unH2O Xeriscape Garden. We will also have copies of my favourite xeriscape gardening book for sale. I am delighted that Creating The Prairie Xeriscape is finally back in print. It’s the best resource I have ever found for gardening in the Okanagan climate. Author Sara Williams spent three years doing extensive revisions and updates. For the same price as the original book, $34.95, there are 100 more pages and coloured photos on every page. It is a beautifully designed and written book. In addition to extensive, easy to follow information on the Seven Principles of Xeriscape, there are detailed plant profiles and photos of over 900 drought-tolerant plants, all suited to our climate. A bonus is the very helpful charts to aid in selecting the right plant for height, light, bloom colour and time. Williams’ book convincingly illustrates that xeriscaping a space does not require the use of gravel, rocks and landscape fabric. The photos and landscape plans show how colourful and varied a xeriscape can be. She makes it easy to get started and learn by
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Gwen Steele doing. Adapting even one principle, such as mulching your current garden, will drastically reduce water use and maintenance time. Williams promotes xeriscaping for many applications such as condominiums, urban yards, farms, acreages, and public spaces such as parks, parking lots, schools and libraries. She has 20 years experience using xeriscape principles and testing plants while gardening on five acres of sand near Saskatoon. She has a B.Sc. and a M.Sc. in horticultural extension from the University of Saskatchewan. Williams served as the horticultural specialist with the extension division of the University of Saskatchewan for 12 years. Some of you will have met her when she gave presentations in Kelowna. After the plant sale, books will be available from the Okanagan Xeriscape Association. The Okanagan Xeriscape Association’s 2013 memberships will also be available at the plant sale, as well as from the website. At the end of the plant sale, all those who have bought 2013 OXA memberships will be eligible for a prize draw for plants. Membership benefits include 10 per cent off all OXA classes and workshops, a 10 per cent
Studio9 school students to visit Newfoundland The Studio9 School of Arts in Kelowna has qualified to participate in a unique student exchange program. The Society for Educational Exchanges and Visits in Canada is a student exchange of 15 students plus chaperones going each way this summer and fall between B.C. and Newfoundland. The Studio9 independent school has been twinned with Fresh Start Theatre group in Grande Falls-Windsor, Nfld. SEEVC exchanges of this distance has not been tried before due to the logistics of going virtually coast to coast. On June 23, Studio9 students and chaperones will leave for a week on The Rock, with the Newfounland group coming to the Okanagan in September.
discount off plants from eight Okanagan Valley nurseries, and notification of OXA’s classes and events and significant additions to the website. Plant sales will include all types of plants and garden related items donated by their members. Gwen Steele is executive director of the non-profit Okanagan Xeriscape Association.
DROUGHT tolerant hens and chicks, sedums, thrift and blue fescue are some of the plants for sale at the Okanagan Xeriscape Association plant sale on Saturday. Xeriscape experts and Master Gardeners will also be on hand to answer questions. GWEN STEELE/CONTRIBUTOR
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New Sun coach on recruiting trail Warren Henderson STAFF REPORTER
When he took on the job this spring, Shane Beatty vowed recruiting would be a top priority. Based on the ground he’s covered across Western Canada over the last month, it’s pretty clear the new head coach of the Okanagan Sun wasn’t bluffing. Beatty’s travel log to date includes two recruiting trips to Vancouver, and one visit each to Winnipeg, Calgary, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat and Kamloops. “Until this week, I hadn’t slept in Kelowna for three consecutive nights since I moved here,” Beatty said with a laugh. “But it’s been great. We’ve made contact with a lot of great kids and we’ve got some key commitments. We’ve still go lots of work to do, but I’d say the recruiting so far has exceeded my expectations. I think we’re doing well.” While the numbers could fluctuate between now and then, Beatty expects in the neighbourhood of 110 players to attend the club’s spring camp two weeks from now. Joining about 50 Sun returnees at camp will be 36 to 38 recruits from outside the Okanagan, and another 25 or so from Kelowna. Beatty is particularly excited about a pair of recruits who have committed to the Sun for 2013— Dylan Craddock, a 290-pound offensive lineman from Richmond, and Lucas Michado, a 6-foot2, 230-pound linebacker from Winnipeg.
“There are some other kids of that calibre we’re working on, but with those guys we’re off to a good start,” he said. As is the case every spring, many of the top available prospects make stops at several camps within the B.C. Football Conference. Beatty said the Sun is currently in competition with both the Langley Rams and Vancouver Island Raiders for about 15 quality recruits. “We’re in the game with those two teams for quite a few guys and that hasn’t happened for while here,” Beatty said. “I love it. It’s a good feeling to compete with those teams just like it will be on the football field. “I think once we get those kids to Kelowna, they’re going to like what they see. We have Jay (Christensen), Les (Weiss) and Paul (Carson)…all excellent football guys involved with this team, so I think that’s going to be a benefit to us, too.” Beatty, who played with the Sun in 1990, has made it clear that restoring a winning tradition and a deep sense of pride within the organization are also at the top of his priority list. The Sun, which went 3-7 in 2012, is coming off its poorest showing in club history. “We just can’t accept the status quo,” said Beatty, a native of Kamloops who has NCAA coaching experience. “We’ve been talking with the kids who are returning and making sure that they can’t be satisfied with what’s happened here. “We have to change
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OKANAGAN SUN head coach Shane Beatty is two weeks away from conducting his first spring camp with the BCFC team. things and get the program back on the right track. We know we’re going to hit some bumps along the way, but we have to stay the course. We have to get on the same page and commit to a common goal.” While still in the early stages of his tenure, GM Jay Christensen said Beatty brings both experience and an infectious enthusiasm to the position.
“Shane has a great football background, he brings a lot of knowledge and experience to the job,” said Christensen. “I’d say the biggest thing I’ve noticed is his enthusiasm for the game. It’s exciting, not only for the current players, but for the guys coming in. That excitement level just permeates through the entire organization. “He wanted to restore
Okanagan Sun football to what it was,” Christensen said, “and when you look at the attitude side of it, we’re already there with Shane.” Beatty will conduct his first spring camp as head coach of the Okanagan Sun May 11 and 12. The team’s main camp begins July 5. whenderson @kelownacapnews.com
It’s often been said that with team success comes individual success. The adage clearly applies to the 2012-13 edition of the Kelowna Rockets who had five players listed this week in NHL Central Scouting’s latest rankings. Madison Bowey, Myles Bell, Mitchell Wheaton and Tyrell Goulbourne were all acknowledged among North American skaters, while Jackson Whistle made the list among North American goaltenders, in advance of this summer’s NHL entry draft. Bowey, the 18-yearold defenceman from Winnipeg, was ranked 32nd overall, slipping 10 spots from the midseason rankings in January. Bowey, who is currenty playing with Team Canada at the world under-18 championship in Russia, had 12 goals and 18 points in 69 games with the Rockets this season. “(Madison) has always been projected as a top-end player, so it’s no surprise to see him ranked up there,” said Rockets assistant GM Lorne Frey. “He’s carried that through on the ice this season, he was outstanding for us late in the year and again into the playoffs.” A defenceman-turned-forward, Bell made a significant jump
in the rankings from 87th up to 46th among North American skaters. The Rockets moved the Calgary product up to forward early in the season and Bell subsequently went on to lead the team in scoring with 38 goals and 93 points. Since it’s uncommon to see 19-year-old players ranked by Central Scouting, Frey said it’s a credit to Bell’s skill and his ability to adjust to a new position. “It was a great move for him and the team, it might have been the turning point in his career,” said Frey. “He did exceptionally well up front, he has outstanding offensive skills, a great shot and really good vision on the ice. It’s good to see him to continue to grow and develop as a 19-year-old and hopefully he’ll get some good opportunities.” Wheaton is listed 69th heading into the draft. If not for a shoulder injury that kept the 6-foot-5 defenceman out of the lineup for the better part two months, Frey said Wheaton’s billing likely would have been higher. “The injury probably delayed his development a little and kept the ranking down a bit, but he’s an excellent young player, very mobile for a big guy and sees the ice very well.” Showing up on the list for the first time is Goul-
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bourne who is ranked 151st overall. The 18-year-old forward from Edmonton scored 14 goals and 27 points while logging 135 penalty minutes in 64 games for Kelowna. “I think a lot of people like his aggressiveness which is a big part of his game, but he also showed he’s capable of playing some very good hockey,” hsaid Frey. “He’s an exhcellent skater and when he’s moving like he can, dhe’s very effective. He ohas some good skill to go -along with his toughness.” Whistle, who the Rockets acquired earsly in the 2012-13 campaign from the Vancounver Giants, is ranked 27th samong North American -goaltenders. t A product of West Kelowna, Whistle post-ed a stellar 15-2-0-1 record and 1.96 goals against eaverage this season.
” e d A West Kelowna Wareriors player was among oseven B.C. Hockey -League players listed by dNHL Central Scouting in eits final rankings. Warriors left winger David Pope is ranked 67th h foverall in the final rankyings released on Wednes-day. - Pope made a big move oup from the mid-season rankings, where Central dScouting had him listed at 104. He is the second yhighest ranked BCHL tplayer behind Adam Tam-bellini of Surrey. In his second year with the Warriors the g
results for the week
Soccer fields were full again last weekend with rep soccer teams taking on opponents around the valley. Here is our weekly look at Kelowna United soccer teams in action last weekend.
U-13 GIRLS
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FORWARD Tyrell Goulbourne is one of five Kelowna Rockets listed by Central Scouting in the latest pre-draft rankings. “(Jackson) had an exceptional year for us,” Frey said. “We knew he had some capabilities as a goaltender, but he performed beyond our expectations. (Goaltending
coach) Kim Dillabaugh did a great job with Jackson, so kudos to him, too. Jackson’s improvement is a credit to both of them.” The last time the Rockets had five or more
players selected in the entry draft was 1997 when seven were chosen. The 2013 NHL draft is scheduled for June 28 and 29 in Newark, New Jersey.
The girls U-13 team played their first road game of the season in Penticton and didn’t miss a beat against the Pinnacles on Sunday in a 5-0 win. After creating several chances in the first half, midfielder Madeleine Ruse converted a long cross from fullback Morgan Hodge with her left foot to open the scoring. In the second half, Reagyn Shattock scored on a direct free kick while
other goals came from Wynne Hamilton, Deziree Day and Lara Frappier.
U-14 GIRLS
The Under-14 girls scored early and often against the Kamloops Blaze Orange FC, winning 5-0. Ashlyn Day opened the scoring just three minutes into the game before Madison Dickie’s penalty kick goal three minutes later made the score 2-0 and had Kelowna off and running. Kate Johnson made it 3-0 before the end of the first half while Kyra McNulty and Johnson added second half goals to round out the scoring. Natalie Hope, Courtney Gunn, Brianna Tataryn and Lauren Guy played solid defense for KU.
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6-foot-3 forward tallied 17 goals, and 22 assists in 42 games. He also added five points in seven playoff games. “It’s not only great for David, but great for our program to have somebody ranked this high by the NHL,” said Warriors head coach and GM Rylan Ferster. “He’s worked so hard since arriving here two years ago. I had no doubt he would turn out to be a high end product.” Pope will be attending the NHL Scouting Combine in Toronto from May 27 to June 1.
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The U-16 girls were dominant against Kamloops Orange FC winning 6-0. Ten minutes into the match, Kiana Ajamzadeh sent a perfect through ball to set up Emma Johnson for the first goal. Minutes later Johnson picked up a defensive ball from Kamloops and quickly capitalized with another well placed winner. Claire Culver shot a gorgeous soaring ball from outside the Kamloops box which Brianne Mapson met at the goal line securing Kelowna’s lead 3-0 at half time. Ajamzadeh added two more in the second half while keeper Avery Watson earned the shutout in
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U-11 BOYS
Kelowna’s Under-11 Warriors had a win and a tie in two games last weekend. Brandon Nemmes scored the team’s lone goal in a 1-1 tie with Vernon in its first game on Sunday. The Warriors earned a 4-0 shutout of Shuswap in its second game of the
day as Chris West scored twice and Nathen Gilbert and Nemmes each scored once. Meanwhile the Under-11 boys Red Devils also had a win and a tie on Sunday playing to a 1-1 draw with Vernon before shutting out Kamloops 4-0.
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U-12 BOYS REBELS
Kamloops and Revelstoke were no match for the KU Under-12 boys Rebels as Kelowna had two convincing wins. Shawn Kostiuk scored a hat trick in an 8-1 win over Kamloops Blue while Coleton Smith earned the goal of the match, a beautiful header off a corner kick by Kostiuk. Brandon Frechette played a very strong game and earned three assists. Four other players each scored a goal: Jacob Macdonnell, Carson Whitley, Adrian Delgado and Cameron Wilson. The Rebels followed
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SPORTS ▼ SOCCER
Thompson Okanagan Football Club results for the week to play.
Thompson Okanagan Football Club teams were in action at Rutland Recreation Park and in the Mission last weekend taking on teams from Coastal FC in the Lower Mainland. Here are some game reports from the various divisions.
U-14 BOYS
The TOFC U-14 boys fell behind 1-0 to Coastal FC but bounced back quickly to even the score en route to a narrow victory. After Coastal went ahead four minutes into the game, TOFC tied the game on a soaring cross into the box from Alec Stewart (West Kelowna) to Bill Yeomans (West Kelowna), who finished with a goal. With the game tied 1-1 TOFC took over in the second half, dominating the play before they were rewarded with a goal when Conner Glennon
U-13 GIRLS
In a fast-paced, intense match, the TOFC girls would lose 5-3 to Coastal FC as both teams set up multiple attacks throughout an entertaining game. The TOFC girls controlled the majority of the first half, moving to a 2-1 lead with a pair of goals from Arianne Turcotte of Kelowna. Coastal rallied at the end of the first half to tie the game at 2-2 and then carried the momentum into the second half. Turcotte added a third goal but the Coastal side was able to set up and conD vert more chances in the 5-3 win.
moved the ball through the Coastal defense at the top of the box, fed the ball to Kamen Wimbleton (Kelowna) who the laid the ball off, and Bill Yeomans turned and nailed a solid laces drive into the net for the winning strike.
U-17/18
TOCS’s Under 17/18 side had a win and a loss in two games last weekend, taking on two different teams from Coastal FC. Against the Coastal 95s, TOFC had a 4-0 win. TOFC opened the scoring at the twenty-five minute mark when. Midfielder Matt Fielding (Kelow-
na) passed the ball to Cole Kingzett who chipped the ball to Ayo Fashanu who struck the ball past the keeper. Nathan Persoon added a pair of markers while Kingzett put home the final goal on a second half penalty kick. After taking care of the Coastal 95s, TOFC took on the Coastal 96s on Sunday in Rutland where they would lose 1-0. The only goal of the game came at the twenty-seven minute mark when a Coastal player turned and shot from just outside the box. TOFC generated some chances in half, but failed to score in the 1-0 loss.
U-16 GIRLS
TOFC’s U-16 girls were looking to win back to back home games after a win last week and made a positive start to last week’s match against Coastal. TOFC controlled the start of the game however Coastal leveled the play and it was an evenly played game throughout with neither team able to score through most of the play. With the teams battling hard to get the valuable three points late in the game TOFC began to find some gaps in the Coastal defence resulting in a series of dangerous cor-
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NEWS ▼ ELECTION
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Comparing herself to former B.C. premier W.A.C. Bennett, Liberal leader Christy Clark waded into supportive territory in Kelowna Wednesday night and urged her party’s faithful here to re-elect the Central Okanagan’s three incumbent Liberal MLAs. She praised Steve Thomson (Kelowna-Mission), Norm Letnick (Kelowna-Lake Country and Ben Stewart (Westside-Kelowna), calling each a cabinet minister with a complicated portfolio who can keep a multitude of interests happy, be a problem solver and visionary in local business. Clark said she welcome all three back to cabinet if the Liberals are re-elected. Clark characterized the current election campaign as “a fight to preserve the values that built this province,” and invoked the memory of Bennett and his son Bill, another former Social Credit premier of B.C. during her rousing rally speech to the packed but small room of supporters at the Coast Capri Hotel. Bill Bennett’s son Brad, who introduced the three local Liberal candidates prior to Clark taking to the stage—is travelling with the Liberal leader during the campaign and acting as an advisor. In his introductory remarks Bennett called Liberal supporters a “can-do crowd,” and dubbed said the “other guys (NDP) are a can’t-do crowd.” He said despite provincial public opinion polls that show the NDP with a comfortable lead in this election, he believes the numbers did not reflect reality. “What the NDP hasn’t figured out yet is the pollsters are wrong,” he said to a loud cheer. Standing in the group of supporters behind Clark during her speech were Kelowna Mayor Walter Gray and city councillors Luke Stack and Maxine DeHart. Clark said this election provides a “stark” difference between her Liberals and the NDP. She said while the Liberals want a bigger economy, the NDP want bigger government; while the Liberals want to balance the budget, the NDP want to run deficit budgets
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Let’s face it—nobody likes to think about what life would look like should disability happen. In fact, most people avoid thinking about such unpleasantness. The reality is this, one out of seven Canadians between the ages 15 and 65 will become disabled for more than 90 days, according to Stats Canada. The loss of income can be devastating as close to 50 per cent of all foreclosures are due to a disability. There is a way you can
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of your needs. You should be prepared to take a good, hard look at what you’ve got. The typical plan covers up to 50 per cent of one’s income. A lot of people are surprised that come claim time, this amount may actually be far less. This is due to a benefit cap which can come in a couple of different forms. 1. Integration Clause. These clauses will allow insurance companies to wait for what the industry calls “first payers” to decide what benefits you will receive. For instance ICBC
and WCB are both considered first payers. If you are entitled to benefits from either of these entities some insurance companies can reduce their benefit amounts in the amount that any first payers that the insured party is entitled to. 2. Terms or Time Limits. Most insurance companies offer plans in a two- to five-year term. 3. Dollar amount limit. Once you have received benefits up to a specified amount you are no longer entitled to any more and may be excluded from the policy for future claims. Another shortcoming
French Cultural Centre to host francophone art exhibit The CCFO (French Cultural Centre) will showcase francophone artists from around the Okanagan Valley in an exhibit called Progression-ART. A dozen artists have submitted their work, which will be reviewed by M. Stewart Turcotte, an art critic from the Hambleton Gallery. The exhibit runs May 2 to 23, Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed for lunch, 1 to 1:30 p.m.). The CCFO is located at 702 Bernard Ave. in downtown Kelowana. Admission is free.
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Buying an individual plan is possible and will vary based on a host
of factors including one’s age, gender, amount of coverage and health status. A good disability insurance policy will: • Pay benefits whether your disability arises from accident or illness • Be non-cancellable (by the insurance company, except for non-payment of premium) • Have a choice of an elimination (waiting) period • Be free from a soft tissue clause • Be free from an integration claus. Although it may seem confusing, it’s actually not
that hard to shop for disability insurance in this country. There are only a few companies that offer longterm non-cancellable individual disability insurance in the Canadian marketplace. You can get a complete list of those that do through the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association (1-800-2688099; www.clhia.ca). Janice Ravndahl is licenced in accident and sickness insurance on behalf of the Insurance Council of British Columbia.
Local Scout among award recipients Thomas Hardy, of Kelowna, was among 58 Scouts from across the province to be invited to Government House in Victoria for an award ceremony. Hardy was among a group of 14 to 17 year-olds awarded the highest award in Scouting, The Queen’s Venturer Scout Award, for acquiring competence and skills that are of considerable use to them, their Venturer Scout Company and their community. The award signifies that the Venturer Scout recipients have both the character and ability to be of significant help to other people and who have achieved very high standards in multiple areas of their lives.
The awards were presented by B.C. Lieutenant-Governor Judith Guichon, a provincial patron of Scouts Canada in British Columbia. For more than 100 years, Scouts Canada has brought a world of adventure, outdoor experience, friendship and fun to 17 million Canada youth. Scouts Canada has a long and proud tradition of ensuring that Canadian youth make a meaningful contribution to creating a better world by contributing to help develop well rounded youth, better prepared for success in the world. In this regard, the receiving of the Queen’s Venturer Scout Award exemplifies this achievement.
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ann Berry is thrilled he will get a chance to dazzle musical fans in an upcoming concert in May. That’s because back in December he briefly thought his life was over. Berry, a popular longtime professional musician in the Okanagan, was involved in a serious car crash around Christmas and at the precise moment of the crash “figured it was all over. “I’m a very lucky guy” says Berry who is finally back doing the shows that were cancelled due to the accident. “Sometimes we tend to get caught up in a bunch of worries and concerns with life, but when you get a close call like that it makes you really appreciate things a lot more.” Well, music fans are nearly as happy with Rann’s survival as he is and will have a chance to watch his One Hit Wonders show again on May 11 at the Creekside Theatre in Winfield. His show was touring throughout B.C. from last August until the accident in December, and is now back in full swing. “We had a great time in Nelson and Trail last month, and now I’m really excited to be to performing here in Winfield, my home town,” Berry proudly states. “We’re bringing the full show to the Creekside Theatre, including the eight-piece show band, the Go Go Dancers and other surprises as well,” Rann promises. *** If you are looking for something to do this weekend then consider popping into the open house hosted by Kelowna-Lake Country Conservative candidate Graeme James.
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Charlie Hodge The event is set for this Saturday, April 27, from 2 to 5 p.m. at 3286 Highway 97 North. I’m going because being a starving writer and kicked-to-the-curb politician I could use a free hot dog. *** A celebration of life to honour well known Kelowna resident Don Robichaud is set for Friday, May 10, in West Kelowna. Robichaud was stolen from us in February after a very quick bout with cancer. For further information please email pat. chassie@shaw.ca or telephone 250-801-0049. In memoriam donations may be made to the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation (directed to Pancreatic Cancer research) and The Red Cross. Donations for Soles for Souls, of shoes in good condition, will also be collected at the memorial. *** I’m not sure if it is simply a passing feeling of nostalgia or remembering when. It could be that like others before me, facing my mortality is inspiring a desire to return to my roots of youth, or perhaps, worst of all, the steroids in my puffers are impacting my brain. Regardless, now that the Toronto Maple Laughs have done the almost unheard of scenario of making the NHL playoffs, I am starting to consider cheering for them
again. I am not sure if there is a pill or some sort of therapy program to help me but hopefully someone in Readerland may offer some relief. I turned in my Maple Leaf fan club membership as a young boy when the Leafs traded away Eddie Shack and treated Davey Keon so badly. I sore loyalty to the Boston Bruins at that point (pre-Canuck days) and have rooted for them
pretty much since then (Bobby Orr made it hard not to). With the Leafs actually starting to resemble a hockey team again, with Conn Smythe and the Ballards dead and gone, and the arrogant lawyer Brian Burke no longer the manager of the club— perhaps I can start to beLeaf again. Hmmm…where is that ole’ flea-bitten Leaf sweater of mine?
Release of Kokanee fry into Mission Creek spawning channel The public is invited to take part in an event to celebrate the kokanee that call Mission Creek home. On Thursday, May 9, from 2:30 to 4 p.m., young kokanee fry will be released into the spawning channel in Mission Creek Regional Park. The eggs of these young land-locked salmon were collected last fall and were placed to hatch in an aquarium at the Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan. Through the winter, the fish have been raised in the EECO and the fry are ready to return to their original home, to start the rest of their journey to Okanagan Lake.
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If you’d like to help release the young fish, please meet at the kiosk next to the EECO located at Springfield and Durnin Roads. Regional parks services interpretation staff will be on hand to help and also explain the role that the spawning channel plays in the life cycle of our kokanee salmon. There’ll also be an interactive model on hand to show the impact of various activities on our Okanagan Valley watershed. For more information contact the Regional District website regionaldistrict.com/parks, EECO staff at 250-4696140 or email eeco@cord.bc.ca.
Detail information for residents: Street parking will be prohibited during event hours and please exercise extra caution when pulling out or backing out of your driveway April 27, 2013. The parade starts as 12 pm and the entire event will be finished by 2 pm. As this is a timed event, we hope it will cause minimal disruption to you. We would like to thank you in advance for your cooperation and we aplogize for any inconvenience we may be causing you. If you would like further information, please call me at 250-717-7844. Thank you for your understanding! Sincerely, Parmjit Patara, The Okanagan Sikh Temple
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Discover nature with Discovery Backpacks Stop by the Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan in Mission Creek Regional Park and sign out a Discovery Backpack. The EECO is open Tuesday through Sunday. Inside you’ll find everything you need to do your own pond study or nature walk in the regional park at Springfield and Durnin Roads. The Discovery Backpacks are a great way to get every member of your family actively involved in learning about our natural surroundings. For more information on our other hikes or any of our Regional Parks programs visit the Regional District website regionaldistrict.com/parks or contact the EECO staff at 250-469-6140 or email eeco@cord.bc.ca.
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Top 10 coastal drives to check off the bucket list Few things celebrate the end of winter like a great drive and enjoying the beach. Whether you can put the top down or not, members and editors of travel website VirtualTourist.com are sure you’ll enjoy any of our “Top 10 Coastal Drives.” 1. Pacific Coast Highway—Monterey, California At around 454 miles (730 km), California’s Pacific Coast Highway is probably the most wellknown coastal drive in the United States. From Los Angeles to San Francisco, the distance is about 455 miles (732 km), though VirtualTourist members specifically recommend the 135-mile (217 km) stretch from San Luis Obispo to Monterey. This drive includes Point Lobos State Reserve, Point Sur State Historic Park, and the highly-recognizable, oft photographed Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park. One thing to keep in mind: When you pay admission to one California state park, your receipt will cover your admission to any other state park for the day—so it’s great to hit this sector of the road on the same day. 2. Kuhio Highway— Kauai, Hawaii Although many choose Maui’s Hana Highway as Hawaii’s primary coastal drive, the
drive from Kauai’s South Shore to the “end of the road” at Haena State Park is truly exceptional. By starting at Poipu Beach, your 52-mile (84 km) drive along Highway 56 has gorgeous views in either direction. With lookouts along the road, you’ll see scenery that is vaguely recognizable—this is the land where dinosaurs once roamed in “Jurassic Park.” The drive ends at Haena State Park, also the start of the Kalalau Trail, a rugged difficult climb along the NaPali Coast, which is inaccessible to cars. If you’ve got time, turn off the road and follow signs to the Kilauea Lighthouse as well as the St. Regis Princeville Resort—both spots have exceptional views. 3. Overseas Highway (Hwy 1)—Florida Keys The Overseas Highway is the portion of US Route 1 that extends from the end of mainland Florida through the Florida Keys to southernmost Key West. The route runs 160 miles (257 km) from Miami to Key West, with large portions of the highway built on bridges left over from the long-forgotten Overseas Railroad. While the primary view seen along this drive are the bright blue waters of the Florida Straits, the waters between the Gulf
of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, the Keys are actually exposed ancient coral reefs leading to varied wildlife and much ecotourism. The Keys have an interesting spirit of their own and it’s definitely worth pulling off the route to explore some of the individual island’s personalities. 4. Cabot Trail— Nova Scotia, Canada Multiple VirtualTourist members suggested the shores of Nova Scotia, particularly the Cabot Trail on Cape Breton Island, as an ideal coastal drive for Canada-bound travelers. The Cabot Trail, which spurs off the Trans-Canada Highway 105, extends north and passes through Cape Breton Highlands National Park before looping back to the 105 only 16 miles (27 km) further up the road. Cape Breton Highlands National Park has 26 hiking trails and 24 stunning viewpoints along the Cabot Trail, so it is definitely worth the small price of entry ($7.80 per adult, $3.90 per youth) to get out of your vehicle and explore. The entire route is approximately 170 miles (274 km) in length. 5. Great Ocean Road—Victoria, Australia Only 60 miles (93 km) from Victoria’s capital of Melbourne, the Great
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al views and even more landmarks to behold. Traveling east on Route 1 from Reykjavik includes sites such as Skaftafell National Park and Jokulsarlon, the largest glacier lagoon in Iceland. If you only want to travel a section of the road, the trip from Reykjavik to Jokulsarlon is just 233 miles (376 km). 8. The Atlantic Road—Norway Located in the fjord area of Norway, the Atlan-
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Montenegro countryside, eventually travels south along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea past the popular resort town of Budva to Sveti Stephan. From the shoreline, the islet of Sveti Stephan juts out resembling Ischia’s Ponte Aragonese and making it a fantastic stop for photographs. If you’d rather not make the trek south, members also suggested following E65 along the Bay of Kotor— it’s only a 24-mile (37 km) round trip along this scenic route from Kotor to Risan. VirtualTourist.com.
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After all, if you drive like the turkey who wrote this story, any eco benefits from this costly upgrade ($58,300 for the ActiveHybrid 3 versus $51,200 for the 335i rear-drive sedan) would quickly exit the standard-equipped dual tailpipes. Bottom line: It’s a split-personality car. Set the vehicle’s drive mode switch to Eco Pro, drive like you’re not in a BMW, and you could very likely achieve its 8.0/5.9/7.1 L/100 km (city/hwy/comb) fuel consumption rating. Eco Pro, like similar systems, slows the throttle response, shifts early and often, and essentially makes the ActiveHybrid 3 drive more like a Prius. Well, maybe a little quicker. This setting also fine tunes the climate controls and turns down your seat heater for less draw on the system. Pinching a few more pennies is an auto startstop function that shuts down the engine while you’re idling with the brake on. It’s a bit unsettling at first—if you’re not used to hybrids—as the car goes silent, with only the sounds of the audio system and heater fan, which are powered by the battery. Step gently on the ‘gas’ and the car moves under electrical power— and can do so as far as four kilometres, and up to 75 km/h. Push a little
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performance underpinnings. With 335 hp and 332 lb/ft of torque on tap, it is as much a sports sedan as any non-hybrid. harder, and the gas engine seamlessly joins in. “Comfort” is the default mode, but Sport and Sport+, as you’d expect, are loads more fun. A quicker throttle, sharper steering and much later shifts, not to mention a nice throaty exhaust note, take the ActiveHybrid 3 from family sedan to road burner. In particular in Sport+, which dials down the traction control to allow for more wheelspin. It’s great fun when punching the throttle on exiting a turn. Ahem—on the track, of course. But there’s more to driving a BMW than agile performance and handling. The ActiveHybrid 3 benefits from last year’s changes to the entire 3 Series sedan lineup, which is now in its sixth generation. The look has been
slightly tweaked, but still instantly recognizable as a 3 Series Sedan. More importantly, the car has been made wider and longer, adding 50 mm to the wheelbase for a much-needed boost in rear leg room. Full-size adults can really stretch out in back. Throughout the cabin, the ActiveHybrid 3 is spacious and bright—in particular with the Oyster (beige) Dakota leather and standard sunroof overhead. The anthracite trim is a nice, modern touch. Leather, multifunction steering is manual tilt/telescopic, and also heated. And with the lane departure warning (part of the $800 Driver Assistance Package), it also rumbles if you dare drift towards another lane without signalling. Seating, as you’d ex-
pect at this price point, is heated and eight-way power adjustable with driver memory. It is also well bolstered, keeping you snug if you go a little hard into a corner. Other standard stuff includes dual-zone climate control and the iDrive multi-info system
that manages navigation, audio, phone and much more—even an integrated user’s manual. iDrive is more intuitive than before, operates easily with one hand and is an ideal way to organize so many functions without cluttering the dash with a million knobs and buttons. My tester also came with the $4,500 Premium Package, which includes rearview camera, parking sensors, navigation and a killer, 600-watt Harmon Kardon audio system. The Steve Miller Band never sounded so good. As with any hybrid, there are a few downsides, such as a small increase in weight due to batteries, and a decrease in trunk space for the same reason. Cargo capacity drops from 480 litres to 390, but the 40/20/40 rear seat still drops for carrying longer objects. This is thanks to the lithium-ion battery being housed beneath the
luggage floor. There’s still much more to this complex vehicle in terms of features and technology, and worth a trip to the BMW web site. Or the showroom if, like me, you’re more of an enthusiast than an eco warrior—and not ready to give up on fun.
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Thunder rumbled like a backline bass beat to the rhythmic slapping of the wipers. A warm front was meeting a cold front and spring was in the air, literally, as the rain pelted down from the sky above. I was snug as a bug in my Volvo XC70. Oh, I know, any car can keep you safe and dry and out of the elements. But the XC70 was a particularly calming oasis in a storm that seemed to be beating with purpose against glass and steel. Maybe it was the new car aroma that inspired the calm—the Volvo-specific scent of premium leather that wafted from the warm embrace of heated seats. Or perhaps it was the smooth ride, the sure handling and inherent reassurance of all-wheel drive abilities. Or maybe it was because my iPod, normally shuffling through every-
thing from Handel to hard rock, had randomly selected a soft classical counterpoint to the maelstrom outside. For whatever reason, when you blend those soothing sensory inputs with a few less tangible qualities, like Volvo’s legacy of dependability, its design solidity and the company’s single-minded dedication to a safety ethos, you wind up with a vehicle that can’t help but inspire confidence, comfort and maybe even some sales. Now, putting it plainly, Volvo’s XC70 is really nothing more than a station wagon pimped up with SUV pretensions. As a response to the anti-minivan backlash and the resulting sport ute craze of the 1990s, the V70 Cross Country (or XC) wagon followed the same crossover formula as the Subaru Outback— namely, jack up the plat-
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form for extra ground clearance, slap on some butch body cladding, and bolt on bigger wheels and tires for a more aggressive stance and macho attitude. Like the Outback, the XC70 managed to cash in on the sport utility fever and both vehicles fought a holding action while their respective manufacturers scrambled to add actual SUVs to their lineups. But while it’s tempting to be a little flippant about the legitimacy of its origins, 15 years later, the XC70 has proved to have real staying power, blending wagon practicality with all-condition, allroads, all-season abilities that have evolved with luxuries and technologies
worthy of the premium wagon segment. The lineup starts at just over $40K and customers can choose from two engines, four trim levels, assorted option packages and a list of accessories that will soon have top-end prices edging the $60K mark. The XC70 3.2 starts with a 3.2-litre inline six-cylinder DOHC engine (240 hp, 236 lb/ft) with a fuel economy rating of 11.6/7.8L/100km (city/hwy). Volvo Canada imports only all-wheel drive models and, as expected, even the base model comes loaded with standard features that include an automatic transmission, ABS braking, Dynamic Stability & Traction Control,
front and rear skid plates, fog lamps, 16-inch alloy wheels, rain sensing wipers, headlight washers, power driver seat and mirrors with memory settings, heated front seats, tilt/telescopic steering with cruise & audio controls, dual zone climate control, 650-watt Premium Sound System and a whole lot more. The content builds with each step up the trim ladder—Premium, Premium Plus and Platinum—adding leather seating, more technologies and more goodies, too many to list here. Next, we move up to the optional turbo. The XC70 T6 model harnesses a more powerful 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder DOHC en-
gine, boosted by a TwinScroll Turbo (300 hp, 325 lb/ft) with a fuel economy rating of 12/8.5L/100km (city/hwy). The T6 model line starts one step up in Premium trim and is also available in Premium Plus and in the top-of-the-line Platinum level. Which pretty well describes our test model. In fact, this XC70 T6 AWD Platinum model gets one final nudge to the top of the Volvo food chain with the Polestar package, a dealer-installed tuning adjustment from Volvo’s racing and performance division that bumps the turbo-spooled power up to 325 hp (up
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MOTORING Volvo from B6 from 300 hp) and torque to 354 lb/ft (up from 325 lb/ft) without affecting fuel economy. This is called “having your cake and eating it too”, blending a mix of rough and ready abilities combined with luxury and comforts, five passenger roominess, 2044 litres of innovative, tracked cargo space with under floor storage and a fold-up grocery storage system, in a car that goes like stink. And, getting back to fuel economy, my real world results worked out to 13.3L/100km, a combined average I don’t begrudge, considering how much fun I was having and also considering that the turbo makes power honestly with regular octane fuel (although premium is recommended for best performance). Some Polestar vehicles come dipped in a distinctive blue paint job but, in this case, only a small blue Polestar badge separates this barnstormer from the rest of the herd. I haven’t even mentioned the long list of stand-alone and packaged available technologies that fall under Volvo’s safety mantra—Active High Beam, Road Sign Information, Lane Departure Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control, Driver Alert Control, BLIS, and automatic braking systems that include City Safe, Collision Warning
with Full Auto Brake and Pedestrian Warning with Full Auto Brake. There’s not much to complain about in the XC70, especially at this top-of-the-line Platinum level. The steering feels slightly heavy, probably to tame the power of the normal front-wheel drive bias of the all-wheel drive system. The cabin is roomy enough and the leather seat surfaces are sofa soft. The instrument panel still features the perfect human-shaped HVAC controls and a multi-buttoned array. Which is fine with me, compared to endless menu scrolling of other
techno-centric cars. Although, Volvo is making a nod in that design direction, recently debuting the 2014 model at the New York auto show with a new Sensus Connected Touch seven-inch touch screen, new gauge cluster and other interior refinements along with continued commitment to the XC70 exterior cosmetics with a wider grille, bigger badging, a stronger emphasis on the black body cladding and new lights in front and back. But even this 2013 XC70 has introduced new packaging tweaks with active Xenon headlights,
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THE XC70 lineup begins with a normally-aspirated 3.2-litre inline six-cylinder engine but the T6 model pictured here harnesses a 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder DOHC Twin-Scroll Turbocharged engine with Polestar tuning that makes 325 hp and 354 lb/ft of torque. Fuel economy is rated at 12/8.5L/100km (city/hwy). active high beam, a Road Sign Information system and more. And that yearly evolution of product has kept the XC70 relevant as a technologically sophisticated premium vehicle, offering station wagon utility, luxury sedanstyle accommodations and enough all-weather prowess to not only see owners through an occasional storm or the worst of Swedish or Canadian winters, but also providing safety, security and driving enjoyment all year long. The Volvo XC70, in whatever trim level you prefer, is certainly worth a
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Jamin Cockram was a larger than life type of guy. He was always smiling and doing something outrageous to make people laugh. He will be missed by many family and friends but none more so than his son, Jordan Tremblay. Jamin is now joining his loving mother, Nancy as an angel in heaven and together the two of them will be watching over all who were blessed enough to know and love them. When his mother died, Jamin wrote these words, and they will be with us forever: I am of the nature to grow old, There is no escaping growing old. I am of the nature to have ill-health, There is no escaping having ill-health. I am of the nature to die, There is no escaping death. All that is dear to me and everyone I love are of the nature to change, There is no way to escape being separated from them. My actions are of my only true belongings, I cannot escape the consequences of my actions, My actions are the ground on which I stand. By Jamin Cockram. Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, April 28th at 1:00 pm, Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.
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ARTHURS, BARRY 1934 - 2013 With great sadness we announce the passing of Barry Arthurs on Monday April 22, 2013 at the age of 78. Barry is survived by Joan, his loving wife of 55 years; by sons Jim (and Christine), David (and Muriel), John (and Louise) and daughter Lynne (and Tim); and by grandchildren Benjamin, Julie, Jamie, Aynsley, Gillian, Spencer, Victoria and Eilie. He was predeceased by his father Wallace and mother Dorothy. Barry was born in Vancouver on June 12, 1934. He attended the University of British Columbia and was a member of the Delta Upsilon fraternity. Over his 33 year career with the BC Telephone Company he worked in Vancouver, Kamloops, Ottawa and Kelowna. Wonderful summers were spent at the family cabin on Little Shuswap Lake. Upon retirement in Kelowna, Barry and Joan enjoyed being grandparents and traveled the world on cruises, overseas trips and on annual trips to Cabo San Lucas. They loved the people they met and the sights they saw roaming across North America in their motorhome. Their second home was Happy Trails Resort in Surprise, Arizona where they made many good friends and their Friday Martini Nights were not to be missed. Barry was a golfer, boater, fisherman, handyman, scotch aficionado, true friend and gentleman. He was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather. He embodied Scottish thrift and wisdom, Irish mirth and heart, and a Viking spirit. He rarely displayed his emotions, but he was kind, unselfish and always put the needs of others ahead of his own. His family and close friends acknowledge that parts of him truly were perfect. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends and the communities at Balmoral Resort and Happy Trails. His final days were difficult, but he was brave and cheerful to the end. Many thanks to the staffs at the Cancer Centre, Kelowna General Hospital and Hospice House for helping to ease his passage. A celebration of his life will be held at the Balmoral Resort Clubhouse , 2365 Stillingfleet Road, on Saturday, June 1, 2013 at 2:00 pm. Memorial donations may be made to the Cancer Centre for the Southern Interior, 399 Royal Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 5L3, or Central Okanagan Hospice House, 2035 Ethel Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 2Z6. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.
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OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS Van Kam’s Group of Companies requires Owner Ops. for our Kelowna based terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain, driving exp. / training. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee benefits package. To join our team of Professional drivers, email a resume, current driver’s abstract & details of truck to: careers@vankam.com or Call Mark: 778-866-5497 or Fax: 604-587-9889 Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility. We thank you for your interest, however only those of interest to us will be contacted.
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In business since 1985, we have established ourselves as a leader in the equity, non-bank mortgage lending industry. Our related companies administer a diverse mortgage portfolio (M.I.C.) of over $85 Million in assets, as well as providing mortgage brokerage services to clientele throughout western Canada. Due to expansion of our business activities, we are seeking a career oriented individual to join our team as Assistant Manager – Lending, in our Kelowna office. This is a senior position where the successful candidate will be actively involved in all aspects of our mortgage administration and brokerage businesses, with a continuing focus towards lending/administration activities for our Mortgage Investment Corporations. The candidate must be results and quality driven, have several years of mortgage lending experience, and possess proven business development, sales and team building abilities. In addition, the candidate will have, or be willing to obtain the necessary mortgage broker’s licensing to fulfill the requirements of this position. We can provide the right candidate with an excellent compensation package, opportunity for advancement, and enrollment in our group benefit plan. Please forward your resume and cover letter with salary expectations to: John Mercuri, President by email to jm@premhome.ca or by fax to 250-861-3362. All enquiries will be held in the strictest of confidence.
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Seeking qualiĮed drivers for our Kamloops Reload Flat Deck Division. We oīer: • Full Time, Year Round Work • Home Every Weekend • CompeƟƟve Wage, BeneĮts & Pension You possess: • Super B driving experience • A clean drivers abstract • References Email: dellioƩ@arrow.ca Fax:250-314-1750 Phone: 1-877-700-4445
HAPPY but lonely widow (80) seeking capatible male company for fun activities & quiet times. Interest you? Reply to Box #343 2495 Enterprise Way, Kelowna V1Y 7K4
Lost & Found FOUND a portable home phone (not cell)on Clifton Rd. 2 weeks ago. Uniden Brand Black & Silver. (250)762-0719 FOUND: Cellphone in Abbott St. area in early April. Call to identify: (250)860-8908
Children Daycare Centers NEW CHILD Care available in Kettle Valley! Wee Bee’s day care is now located in the heart of Kettle Valley. ECE with over 10 years in the field,
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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.
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Seasonal Laborer positions at Coral Beach Farms Ltd, Lake Country. No experience necessary. Must have own transportation. Applicant must be capable of physically demanding work, including heavy lifting, in all weather conditions. 6-7 days a week, 10-12 hours a day beginning approximately June 30, 2013. Work includes but is not limited to cherry picking, sorting, tree planting, pruning and irrigation. Pay $10.25/hour. Apply by fax at 250-766-0813 or Email: jobs@coralbeach.ca.
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Seeking local hard working talent for the following plant positions: • HR Assistant/Spanish Translator $16/h (Passion for people & culture) • Receiving Area Workers $12/h (Strength and above average fitness required) • Forklift Operators $14/h (Experience in busy, fast paced environment) • Plant Supervisors $16/h (Similar experience leading others required) • Sorting room Workers $10.75/h + bonus (Sharp eye for detail and stamina required) • Quality Control Officers $14/h (Sharp eye for detail and accurate recording of data) • Quality Assurance Technicians $14/h (Experience testing fruit, processing and presenting data) • Equipment Operators / Maintenance $15/h (Broad mechanical background required) • Box Filling Workers $11.50/h (Inventory scanning and packaging experience preferable) • Cold Storage Workers $13/h (Strength, fitness and appreciation of the cold required) • Box Making Workers $11.50/h (Cardboard folding and attention to detail required)
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Roofing & Skylights
$100 & Under
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Contractors
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KSK Framing & Foundations. Quality workmanship at reas rates. Free est 250-979-8948
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Countertops
Home Improvements
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Painting & Decorating 1ST. In customer service, Cando Painting, prof. reliable crew, 15yrs. in business, Int/Ext. Eddie 250-863-3449 DALE’S PAINTING SERVICE. Painting Kelowna a better place since 1982. 862-9333
Sundecks KELOWNA DECK & RAIL. Vinyl, Alum., GlassTopless short reg post Picket 878-2483
Swimming Pools/ Hot Tubs PENGUIN MFG. HOT TUB COVERS. 250-860-7805
Tiling
Tree Services
Trucking/ Bull Dozing TNT TRUCKING. No load too small. Junk removal, sand, gravel, etc. (250)862-0821 .
Window Cleaning
3 Rooms For $299,
MARCO’S Window Cleaning 13 years exp. Free Estimates. (250)-801-8255
2 Coats Any Colour
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls. Cloverdale Premium Quality Paint. NO PAYMENT, until job is completed!
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Pressure Washing
Pets & Livestock
Hauling ATTENTION The Capital News cannot be responsible for errors after the first day of publication of any advertisement. Notice of errors on the first day should immediately be called to the attention of the Classified Department to be corrected for the following edition.
OKANAGAN Pressure Washing. Commercial/Residential. Fully insured. 14 years exp. Call Dave at 250-863-0306
Merchandise for Sale
Roofing & Skylights OKANAGAN SUN ROOFING. WANTED - Homes in Need of Re-roofing. Tod 250-864-7484
2 beautiful paper tole art. Framed in dark wood- Andres Orpinas $100 (250)860-0986 2 Gallon Garden Sprayer, $16. Phone: (250)763-0607 6 Patio Chairs with Cushions in good condition, $90 OBO.Phone: (250)763-0607
Weddings
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GERMAN MASTER ROOFER. Free estimate. BBB Member Call Steffen, 250-863-8224
Misc Services Moving & Storage DAN-MEL MOVING SERVICES Local & long distance 250215-0147 or 250-766-1282 JOE’S MOVING.reasble rates fully equip’d trucks, local-long dist, no job too small470-8194
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Garage Sales
Neighborhood Sale! L. Mission, 787 Torrs Crt. April 27, 9-1pm. Clothing, girls toys, older black gas stove, household items & much more!
785 Clement Ave, Saturday, 8am. Huge yard sale (weather permitting). Shop & garden tools, furniture, electronics, records, art, ladies clothing, books, antiques & collectibles.
PLANT SALE. Many perennials & tomatoes. 8-4, Saturday, April 27, 3402 Mariposa Crt.
GARAGE/ESTATE Sale, 1865 McKenzie Rd. April 26, 27 & 28, 8am-6pm, Hshld furniture. Glenmore, 1550 Lindsay Dr. April 27th, 8am-12pm. Toys, hshld, furn, books & construction material. 250-869-6120
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10843 TYNDALL Road, Winfield. Moving sale - misc. household items, tools etc. Fri, April 26th 11am - 3 pm Sat April 27th, 9 am - 2 pm
Fri, 2pm-6pm Sat., 8am-3pm 4555 Raymer Rd. Tools treadmill,ski /golf gear new stuff too!
Machining & Metal Work
Moving, Landfill & Cleaning Good Rates, Home & Business. Call Ron: 250-801-8940
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$100 & Under
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Irrigation/Sprinkler Systems
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
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Merchandise for Sale
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Handypersons
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Garden & Lawn
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RUTLAND, 1070 Scorpio Rd. Fr & Sat 8am-2pm. Huge sale to help build a school in Ethiopia! Furn bikes toys etc! RUTLAND 345 Houghton Crt. Saturday, April 27, 9am-2pm. Something for everyone! RUTLAND 363 McCurdy Rd. April 27th, 8-2pm. Misc hshld, knick knacks, clothes, small pancake compressor, battery chargers, tools, 2 occasional chairs with small round matching table & much more! RUTLAND 625 Girard Rd. Apr 27, 10am-2pm. Large Four Family Sale: Rims, books, candles, ladies clothes, shoes & boots, collectibles, brand new purses, kids stuff & more!
Upper Mission Multi-family Sale! 5 houses!! Haskins Crt & Harrison Crt off of Arborview Sat.,April 27th 8am-2pm Lots of boys clothes & toys!! WESTBANK 3091 Smithcreek Road, April 27 & 28, 8am4pm. Lumber, gyprock, beanies & a whole lot more! W.KEL 159 Heldon Crt. Fri & Sat, 8am-3pm. Hand, corded, cordless & air tools, shovels, rakes, brooms, camping items, axes, deck furniture & garden & yard tools. 250-769-0882 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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LONG, Low Foot Stool, 37x16x10, floral tapestry cover, $10. Phone: (250)801-4483 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 2 matching club chairs.Rose color $150 Call (250)7624905 BRAND New Cast Iron Cook Stove for Cabin, $200. Phone: (250)762-5217 Hoover Central Vacuum Factory/Refurbished with Warranty $199 No tax! (250)212-9644 PORTABLE Sauna - Sonnet, Like New, $200. Phone: (250)762-5217 Sofa & Chair, apartment size, taupe color, high back, ex. cond. $200, (250)801-4483
$300 & Under ELECTRIC Lift Chair, Good Condition, Used Very Little, $275. Phone: 250-762-8486 Vintage 72 Yamaha Guitar, FG 110 NIPPON GAKKI, case incl. Sacrifice $285. 801-2473
$500 & Under Antique Oak Dining Room Table & 6 Chairs, “45 round, 2 leaves, $500. (250)801-4483
Firearms ALPINE model 308 cal. rifle British made with 23” barrel. European Walnut stock with ventilated recoil pad. Controlled feed bolt, scope and mounts. $450 (250)769-0415
Free Items FREE: 30” TV in Cabinet & a Seperate Black Sony 50” TV. Phone: (250)764-4054 FREE: Approx. 36 Spreading Junipers, 3ft. in diameter, dig your own. Call: (250)765-8254 FREE horse manure. Dilworth area. You load or we load. Call 250-762-4600 FREE pick up, appliances or any kind of metal, $10 for electronics. 765-9303, 801-9975 Free pickup, of aluminum windows, wire, pipe, air conditioners & batteries. 250-717-0581 FREE Pick-up of used bicycles that you no longer want. Ok if need repair 604-800-2104 FREE P/U- Appliances, Rads, Batteries, Old machinery & vehicles. Harley 778-821-1317
Furniture Couch Recliner & Love Seat, leather, light taupe brown, barely used, exc. cond. $1900 new, $900 OBO.250-860-2194 *NEW QUEEN MATTRESS SET* Pillow Top in Plastic. Mfr. Warranty Must Sell $200 ~ (1)(250)870-2562
Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53 in stock. SPECIAL 44’ x 40’ Container Shop w/steel trusses $13,800! Sets up in one day! 40’ Containers under $2500! Call Toll Free Also JD 544 & 644 wheel loaders JD 892D LC Excavator Ph. 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com SCRAP PAPPY Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc. All insurance in place to work on your property. 250-260-0217
Medical Supplies Electric Scooter - Celebrity Deluxe model, just replaced original batteries, $800 OBO. Phone: 250-868-1197 Stair lifts, platform stair lifts, vertical platform lifts. Shoprider Scooters & Power chairs, new & used. Kel: 250-7647757, Vernon 250-542-3745. Toll Free 1-888-542-3745 www.okmobilty.ca
Misc. for Sale NEW Luxury Hotel Beds. Left from Lrg order. 250-215-1311 discountmattresskelowna.com
ATTENTION The Capital News cannot be responsible for errors after the first day of publication of any advertisement. Notice of errors on the first day should immediately be called to the attention of the Classified Department to be corrected for the following edition. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? WANTED: Vintage paintings, postcards, fishing rods, reels, tackle, old knives, Native baskets, old guns, saddles & gun rigs, military medals, pocket watches, etc. Silver & gold coins. Honest & Confidential! Cash Paid! 250-308-7342, 250-260-8069
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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
Plants /Nursery SPRUCE tree SALE! Starting @ $69.-6’ft, Larger sizes available, 50 tree minimum order. Perfect for front yard, wind or privacy hedge. Call 1-778-436-8776 or email mk1786@telus.net
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Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 1bdrm aptmnt, Avail May 1, clean, quiet building. Close to all amens, NP, Call 250-8614700 1 Month FREE! 1bdrm apt., 55+, NS, ND, NP, Appliances. Neat & Clean. Gordon Manor near Capri Centre. Available now, $795/mo., 250-859-3890 2bd, 2bth Condo. L.Mission, June 1 Pool, w/d, f/s, dw. Near OC. $1100mo, 250-764-4230 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
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WESTBANK 2bdrm house in mobile home park. Available June 1st $975+utils.+DD Call Bayside Property Services Ltd. @ 604-432-7774 or site managers @ 250-768-8301
Rutland furn’d rooms for working man, 30+, living room, TV, kitchen, laundry, priv. entrance & patio, utils incl, $400 + DD. 250-215-1561, 250-765-7639
CENTRE of Kelowna. New affordable lux 1&2bd, 5appls, ug prking, NS/NP. 250-763-6600. www.rentcentrepoint.com
Commercial/ Industrial FOR LEASE 1000 sq.ft. Office Trailer fully serviced on fenced 1/2 acre. Zoned Heavy Industrial Including Auto Wrecking. $3000 triple net incl. Fenced 1/2 acre service industrial lot available. Central Westside Location. will build to suit. 250-769-7424
Duplex / 4 Plex 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 3bdrm house on big lot, 2.5baths, Avail May 1st, $1600 + utils, NP, NS. (250)808-9270 4BDRM lakeview home in Oyama. 5appl, huge deck. $1500/mo. (250)540-7961 Lakeview Heights 3 bdrm up 2 bdrm down ideal for 2 families NP NS $1650 Avail now 250-769-6992. 250-808-1721 Private 1bd house, Winfield, (Lake Country) Ideal for a resp. working couple, 10 min from Kel. Airport, NS, NP, NP. $975, May 1, 250-766-2313
Office/Retail AVAILABLE Now, two(2) ground floor retail units, at 1511 Sutherland Ave., 4 corner stop, #103 is 1820/SF & #107 is 1684/SF. Base rent $12.00/SF + common of $3.95/SF. Royal Pacific Rlty 604-765-3658 Bob Curell or Keith at 250-448-6797 Email: rcurell@telus.net Retail, Office or Fitness, newly reno’d, main floor, Avail now, 1300sqft, $1500/mo. & 700sqft office, 2nd floor, $800/mo, Avail June 1 Both have ample parking, Westbank, 718-9083.
Rooms for Rent #1 Avail Lrg furn rm.DT central Fully equip’d Quiet & clean. W/D net,sat TV central air Utils, mthly/wkly(250)861-5757 FURN’D rm, mature man,Fully employed Very clean & quiet. Full services, no alcohol, ND, NP. $430 + DD. 250-764-8701 FURNISHED Room, sep ent., kitchen, laundry, 1block to bus, shopping, beach, 2blks to OUC. $500+DD incl. utils & wifi. Working male / student. May1, 250-801-4668 evenings Room for $450 tv/cable/utils included, mature male only. Call: 861-8907 or 317-2546
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1Bd 1000 sq.ft. soundproofed gr. level. Bright, quiet & private. FR, ST, A/C, parking, utls. incl. no pets, non smoking individual, Ref.please. $750/m. Avail immed. 250-765-5204. 1Bdrm bsmt. suite avail. now $750/mo utils included. Call 250-863-5616 250-765-3002
1Bdrm bsmt suite great for student at KLO campus. New carpet, & paint. New W/D. $860/mo DD utils incl’d. Available now 250-212-3299
1bdrm furn’d, $775 + DD. Private entry, laundry, utils. N/S, adult, pref’d area, June 1. Phone: 250-762-9686
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1Bdrm Lrg ste priv entry furn or unfurn, utils incl’d Laundry NS ND Avail now $750 West. Kelowna. 250-707-2889 2bd, 1bath on orchard. Brand new, new laminate flooring & paint. W/o patio, f/s, bright, no pets, NS, NP, laundry neg. Avail May 1, $800 + 1/2 utils. Phone: 250-215-2085 2BD, light & bright, newly reno’d, Glenmore, $900 incl utils & Basic cbl, laundry, NS, NP. Working professionals. (250)717-2261 2bdrm, 1bath, spacious, Rutland, close to UBCO, utils & lndry incl’d, fridge & stove, $850, Phone: 250-300-8828 2 Bdrm bright sunny walkout suite, washer/dryer, add’l freezer fridge, fully furn, no smoking inside, n/p, quiet resp. tenant. All utilils incl. w/TV in living room & access to TV in both bdrms. Within easy biking dist. to UBCO on bus route., $1,425.00 unfurnished pricing can be discussed call 250 864-7511 2bdrm bsmt, Westbank, $900 incl utils & 2bd Duplex, $1000 + utils. 769-0076, 864-4255 2 Bedroom Basement suite, W/D, F/S, Quiet area, No smokers, N/P. $950 + shared hydro, call/ text 250-503-7803 AVAIL now, furn’d 1bdrm, utils paid, private lndry. Prefer senior or student. 250-860-6165 Avail now, Rutland N. 2bd legal suite, near school, bus & shops.$850+utils.250-863-2180 BIG, Bright 1bdrm, $750/mo incl utils, w/d, hydro, cable & int. NS, NP, 250-864-4562 BLACK Mtn, 1bd suite, new w/o, incl all utils, w/d, parking, views, 50+, Avail June 1st $900, NS, NP, Resp. person, Ref’s. 491-3268 or 878-1983 DOWNTOWN 2bdrm 1 bath lower half house Gordon/Lawson (near Nester’s Market) Available May 1st. F/S, shared laundry, suitable for couple or single, off street parking. NO SMOKERS, NO DOGS, NO EXCEPTIONS. References and DD required. $850/Mo + Utilities. TEXT 250-870-3533 WINFIELD. 2bdrm. lovely lakeview, country setting, 6appls, NS, sm pet negot, fp, sing/prof. cpl, $980 utils/cbl incl. Avail immed 250-317-2279
Suites, Upper 3bd, $1500 utils incl’d, Downtown, close to all amens, 5 appl’s, P/N, N/S,250-575-3839 ATTENTION The Capital News cannot be responsible for errors after the first day of publication of any advertisement. Notice of errors on the first day should immediately be called to the attention of the Classified Department to be corrected for the following edition. Cozy, 3rm. Bach. $725 inc. Resp. NS Adlt, NP, Near Colg. Shops, Lake, 762-0317 6 rings Executive Suite, 1bd, all inclusive, no pets, quiet,view, 3min DT., $795/mo 250-717-1033
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WITNESSES did you witness a hit & run accident on Thursday, April 5, 2007 at approximately 4:00 p.m. on the Okanagan Lake Bridge/Kelowna Floating Bridge heading southbound towards West Kelowna involving a male driver of a white Chevrolet Astro van bearing licence plate number 825 FWC? Please contact (250) 712-0001 with any information. All help is appreciated.
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Study reveals buyers’ changing views on marriage Survey finds 80 per cent of married homeowner respondents say buying a home did more to strengthen their relationship than any other purchase they made together. Should couples wait until marriage to buy a home? Times are changing, and a new study from Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC uncovered that about one in four married couples between the ages of 18 to 34 purchased their first home together before their wedding date, compared to 14 per cent of those ages 45 and older. According to the U.S. online survey, 35 per cent of all married couples purchased their first home together by their second wedding anniversary, and 80 per cent of married homeowners who purchased their home while married said it did more to strengthen their relationship than any other purchase they made together. “While life goals and expectations continue to weigh on young couples, their views of homeownership are transcending their plans of marriage and starting a family, creating a direct effect on
the patterns of buying a home altogether,” said Dr. Robi Ludwig, a leading psychotherapist and Coldwell Banker lifestyle correspondent. “What we’re seeing is that young couples are switching up the order and purchasing their first home regardless of whether or not they have set a wedding date. “This is a huge movement within today’s culture. While younger generations may be focusing more on their career, and in turn waiting longer to get married and have children, they are not delaying their dream of homeownership.” Among the trends pulled from the survey response: • New homes for newlyweds: More than one in three married homeowners (35 per cent) purchased their first home together by their second wedding anniversary. • Cold feet? Not these couples: 17 per cent of all
married couples surveyed purchased a home together before their wedding day. • Millennials are less likely to wait until marriage: 24 per cent of married homeowners ages 18 to 34 bought a home together before they were married, compared to 14 percent of those ages 45 and older. • To have and to hold…and to own: Only 16 per cent of married adults responding to the survey had not purchased a home together with their current spouse. “When a couple buys their first home, it’s one of the most exciting new experiences they ever will share together,” said Ludwig. “ They not only learn about each other’s wishes and dreams during this process, but they also learn how to be practical with each other and compromise. “Buying a home has more of an impact on a couple’s relationship than any other purchase they will ever make. “It bonds two people together and makes them a family.”
As for the impact of buying a home on a marriage, the survey found that: • 93 perc ent of homeowners who purchased their first home while married always planned on owning a home after marrying. • 80 per cent said purchasing a home with their spouse did more to strengthen their relationship as a couple and family than any other purchase they have made together. • Over one-third of married homeowners (35 per cent) wish they had taken the plunge (into homeownership) sooner than they actually did. According to Ludwig, no one gets everything on their checklist, so it’s important to get a home that pleases you both. When under pressure, it’s not uncommon to uncover conflicting values, interests, likes, dislikes and tastes to come out and create tension. When a couple is searching for a new home together, their ideas of what’s ideal are greatly influenced by their respective backgrounds,
▼ MORTGAGE INSURANCE
Private insurance options offer more flexibility than do lenders This week we will go over the importance of purchasing life and disability insurance for your mortgage and the options available to you. A lot of homeowners are reluctant when it comes to purchasing life and disability insurance—they don’t want to add the cost of insurance to their mortgage payment. One of the biggest mistakes you can make is to sign a mortgage and decline the insurance, thinking you will research it on your own. It’s not surprising that homeowners balk at mortgage insurance because most of us feel we are already stretching our monthly payments to the maximum. Think of it as you can’t afford to be without it. Your family could be left holding a debt on what tends to be a person’s largest individual debt obligation. It is especially important for first-time or young buyers to get coverage because the mortgage balance is usually high and the premiums in most cases tend to be much lower because of their age. The ideal time to look at your options is when you apply for a
mortgage. All lenders offer mortgage life insurance, however, getting insurance through an independent broker to cover your mortgage is usually a better option. This affords you the opportunity of switching lenders later on. As an example, five years down the road your mortgage becomes available for renewal and another lender is offering you a better rate. You can switch the mortgage and not have to requalify for your life insurance. This reduces the risk of facing higher premiums because as we age the premiums increase with new policies. Worse yet, you may find out at the time that you are uninsurable. Mortgage life insurance with an independent will be for the full amount of the mortgage and not based on your declining mortgage balance. You do have the option of reducing your premiums when the mortgage balance decreases however when you are tied to a lender the insurance coverage is for the mortgage balance only and the pre-
miums will remain the same regardless of the balance. If something were to happen to both you and your spouse with an independent the insurance would pay double and not just your mortgage balance as is the case when insuring with the lender. Disability insurance is also available and a typical disability policy will only pay 60 to 70 per cent of your monthly income so there is still a gap. Coverage will be only for your mortgage payment with a lender, however ,with an independent you have the option of insuring for a higher monthly amount so you will also be covered for other monthly expenses such as property taxes and basic living expenses. Of Prime Interest is a collaboration of mortgage professionals Darwyn Sloat, 250-718-4117, sloat@ kelownahomemortgages.ca” dsloat@kelownahomemortgages. ca; Trish Balaberde, 250-470-8324, trishb@kelownahomemortgages. ca; and Kristin Rosdal, 250-8783007, kristin@kelownahomemortgages.ca.
childhoods and the homes they grew up in. They can also be influenced by the fantasy of the homes they always wanted to grow up in. Patience, understanding, compassion and compromise are key to neutralizing conflict and overcoming our differences, he says. Prioritize what’s important in a home, together. Does the location work? Do you plan to stay in the area for a few years? Make an independent list and then compare notes. Even the closest couples are still two separate people with two separate ideas and agendas. Searching for a home can bring up a couple’s different priorities and ideas about life. Working together to decide what is best for a combined future strengthens the bond between individuals and prepares couples to effectively deal with future disagreements when they arise. Be open, honest and organized with your finances. This includes the ability to talk about personal savings, debts, budgets and credit ratings.
Money is one of the leading causes of marital discord. According to some studies considered by Ludwig, women view money as a sign of security, stability and lifestyle, while for men, money tends to be more about winning, losing and self esteem. Being able to communicate effectively about your finances is critical to a successful relationship. One thing is clear; you can’t have a good relationship unless you can communicate effectively about money and finances. Think about your future for three, five and even 10 years down the road. Before buying a home, talk to your partner about plans for your career, having a family, and what that means in terms of neighbourhood and space. For some people, being asked to think about their future needs can create anxiety. Supporting each other when these anxieties and fears naturally come up is very important for couples to learn how to
do, especially during the home buying process. Ludwig advises people to be patient— you’ll be learning a lot about each other during this process. A home is one of the biggest investments for a couple’s long-term wealth building, so make sure to be smart and knowledgeable about the experience from beginning to end, he suggests.
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• This survey was conducted online within the United States between March 8 and 12, 2013,among 2,116 adults (aged 18 and over) by Harris Interactive on behalf Coldwell Banker. • Since 1906, the Coldwell Banker organization has been a premier provider of full-service residential and commercial real estate. Coldwell Banker today has a network of more than 82,000 sales agents working in about 3,100 offices in approximately 50 countries and territories, incluiding in the Central Okanagan.
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New decorating trends emerging this decade
Decor trends come and go over the years, but according to home décor expert Karl Lohnes there are a few that have held the test of time and become classics. In the 1980s, natural sea grass carpeting became a classic that never went away. In the ‘90s, stainless steel kitchen appliances appeared on the domestic market and stabilized as long-term investments. So what recent and new decorating trends are making their way into the hall of fame to be around for the next five to 10 years? Lohnes shares his insights: Grey: This solemn neutral was very popular in the mid ‘80s; back then it was a steely blue grey and used only to achieve a modern aesthetic. Its return to the decorating world was a nice way to ease us away from all the golden taupe that we had grown so fond of. But this time around the grey is a bit warmer (think grey flannel) and is used for both traditional and modern decorating. Look for this neutral to stick around and watch it warm up a bit more to an elephant, or driftwood colour. This will be the new taupe; cooler than what we remember and looking
Top photo: Grey is the new taupe replacing the golden colour that interior designers had grown so fond of. Lower left: Designer Katie Leede trimmed some Provenance woven wood shades in a tone-on-tone chevron pattern for her recent designer showhouse bedroom.
great with off-white, gold metallics and shots of strong colour. Chevron pattern: Whether you call it zigzag, herringbone or chevron, this angled linear pattern has come in and out of décor fashion for decades. Currently, the design is highlighted by contrasting coloured stripes, which add punchy patterns to wallpaper, bedding, fabrics and carpets. Look for this pattern to calm itself down by being shown more as a texture than an obvious print. Tone-on-tone is the way to go with the classic chevron pattern if you want to live with it for a while. Use it in large doses or small. Farmhouse style: It goes without saying that country-style decorating is still the most popular form of décor. Country has been transformed of late into “Farmhouse Chic.” This new country style allows us to mix humble, worn furnishings with a touch of industrial chic in order to make it cool again. The style can look very upscale when fancy antiques become part of the mix. More information is available about these trends online at www.hunterdouglas.ca.
Lower right: Farmhouse style—a modern lamp and privacy sheers at the window.
Changing Kelowna short-term pain for long-term gain
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ur quaint Kelowna retirement community is no more a slow paced orchard city, but instead becoming a rapidly fast growing metropolis. Recently, Kelowna has announced and already undergone some major changes to help move this city forward and to bring growth into our downtown community. Yes, the construction has been trying at times, but with the Downtown Community Plan, Kelowna is making leaps and bounds in the right direction. To help ease the transition for the downtown business community and help encourage growth, some policies
were put into place. Properties may qualify for exemptions of up to 100 per cent of incremental property taxes and the city offers $200,000 in annual grants to encourage construction on affordable rental housing. Some incentives that are currently being offered to the downtown community are low development cost charges, a revitalization tax exemption program, rental housing grants, low parking requirements, cash in lieu of parking provisions, a heritage tax incentive pro-
gram and heritage conservation grants. For more information on these programs and other Kelowna development inquiries, contact the Ceinwen City of Kelowna at Morgan 250-469-8626. The city also has plans for a public pier on the Okanagan Lake extending about 140 metres offering a viewing platform and seating area and will provide Kelowna with approximately 68 boat slips. The downtown marina, expected to open with the pier for this summer,
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will be located off the shore of Kerry Park. Just recently, Kelowna council heard for the third time the Monaco development plan for the corner of St. Paul Street and Doyle Avenue. The Monaco development towers will consist of 161 residential units, 128 hotel suites and 3,000 square metres of commercial space. This development is inching closer from the planning stages to manifesting realty. “When you look at what the overall plan delivers—it’s a new hotel for downtown which is another very important priority for council—and new residents living right downtown with retail all around it. That’s really the fu-
ture of our downtown and we need to see this type of development go forward,”said Kelowna Coun. Luke Stack. Kelowna has been embracing the change to the city and future development. While as much as change can be challenging, it also brings jobs to our community, tourists and stimulates real estate activity. Kelowna offers stunning natural surroundings with soaring mountain tops, an upbeat downtown core, outstanding citizens and the best of both worlds, city to country. Ceinwen Morgan has worked in the Kelowna real estate industry for the past five years.
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