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CINCINNATI Reds draft prospect Morgan Lofstrom, of West Kelowna, is committed to making it to the big leagues without any reliance on performance enhancing drugs. “It’s kind of surprising to see how many guys still want to cheat and thrive off the PEDs,” said Lofstrom in an interview with the Capital News. “But it’s cheating. It’s disappointing to see. Even people who don’t watch baseball; all they know is the guys who did steroids. “Baseball just doesn’t have the greatest rep right now. It’s good that they are starting to crack down and

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for some—can give you an advantage. “I’m not the biggest guy or the smallest guy but I can tell by putting on a few pounds you can hit that much farther and throw better,” said Lofstrom. “I’m working out constantly, just trying to get better and just knowing that I am doing it the right way and knowing that I am clean and don’t

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organ Lofstrom doesn’t remember a time when Major League Baseball was not embroiled in one performance enhancing drug (PED) scandal or another. The use of PEDs such as steroids in baseball dates back to the late 1980s when—according to the website baseballssteroidera.com—the Washington Post was the first to report on the use of steroids in baseball. As Jose Canseco was about to be named Major League Baseball’s Most Valuable Player, the Post reported that he was “the most conspicuous example of a player that had made himself great with steroids.” That was 1988 and the now 17-year-old Lofstrom, a West Kelowna native drafted this year by the Cincinnati Reds, wasn’t close to being born. By 2003, MLB had instituted drug testing and close to seven per cent of players tested failed the initial tests. Well known players began to admit to steroid use, and over the years since, performance enhancing drugs have never really gone away from the sport known as America’s pastime. So when MLB announced more sanctions for drug cheats this summer, including an unprecedented 200plus game suspension for the game’s highest-paid player Alex Rodriguez, it was just another in a long and disappointing fall from grace for the beleaguered sport. For Lofstrom, a lanky catcher and pitcher who will report to the Cincinnati Reds instructional league team in September, it was disappointing but nothing he hadn’t heard before.

have to cheat to become the best baseball player I can be. “I want to show people and prove to people that (my success) is not because of steroids, but it’s because of talent and hard work.” Lofstrom says he knows young people who have taken steroids in Kelowna as they try to get bigger and stronger in their chosen sport. As a young, elite athlete, Lofstrom has taken supplements to help his workouts. But since being involved with Team Canada’s baseball team, he has followed their list of approved supplements. This fall, Lofstrom will play in the World Under-18 Baseball Championships in Taiwan and he has been served notice that random drug testing will be done. Watching what supplements he takes, drug testing and talk of PEDs will become more of a fact of life for the up and coming baseball player as he enters Cincinnati’s farm system this fall. With millions of dollars as the carrot dangling ahead of him, Lofstrom says he will remain focused on doing things the right way. “It’s not tempting because I know the side-effects and I wouldn’t want to cheat the game just because I want to make millions of dollars,” he said. “I want to keep the game clean and see where my talent takes me.” ••• Geoff White has been around the Kelowna baseball scene for a long time. A former junior college player, White moved into coaching after his playing days were over, teaching the

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significantly health-wise. You hear about guys having all sorts of health problems. It’s not the right decision. “We tell our guys that if they dedicate themselves in the weight room and eat well they shouldn’t have to do that.” Lifting weights and gaining strength has become a huge part of the process of developing as an athlete. Athletes in every sport are working out harder, getting bigger and stronger as they look to get an advantage. Searching for that advantage is also what turns some to PEDs. “The weight room is a huge part of our program,” said White. “Some of these kids come in and might have done a little weight-lifting but not the amount we want them to. “A lot of these kids are at the same level but it’s strength that is the difference maker. “If they can stick a needle in their ass and all of a sudden they’re throwing 90 (miles per hour) it’s tempting. And if it means hundreds of thousands of dollars…it might tempt you. But it’s not the right decision. “Ultimately, coaching nowadays, especially at the college level, you’re not just coaching baseball. You’re coaching good life decisions, making the right choices and being a good person.” ••• So as Major League Baseball struggles through another drug scandal, baseball players young and old who are having success are being put under the microscope for all the wrong reasons. A player has a breakout year and the tonguein-cheek response is that he must have been juicing. It’s something young players will have to fight through in this modern era of sport.

“It sucks knowing that whenever someone succeeds like (Toronto slugger) Jose Bautista everyone automatically thinks he is on steroids. For me it’s disheartening if somehow I put on a bunch of weight and hit the ball harder and people just thought I was doing steroids,” said Lofstrom, who

added there are still plenty of good role models in the sport. “Most of the guys I idolize are guys that play the game the right way. They wouldn’t cheat the game. They play hard and they play fair.” And that’s the way it should be.

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elowna has CITY such a gay pride parade come a long allowed in go ahead CONFIDENTIAL was way since the here. first gay pride parade Thankfully, saner was proposed for the heads prevailed, the pacity in the mid-1990s. rade went ahead and the Back then, the very sky did not fall. Particithrough of gays and lesAlistair pants, and those who bians proudly parading Waters watched, actually had a downtown prompted good time. protesters to show up That parade has at city hall, urging the council of the grown over the years into what is now day to say no, some using outrageous the Okanagan Pride Festival, a gatherprops to predict a Sodom and Gomoring that celebrates a growing diversity rah scenario for the city if its residents in this community. were exposed a simple parade by other In the words of Okanagan Pride Soresidents. ciety president Wilbur Turner, the fesSome of the protesters even went tival is a celebration, not a protest, and so far as to show council pictures of like the myriad of other celebrations by leather fetish festivals in San Francisco other groups within the community, it and one man bizarrely predicted there deserves support. would be fornication in the streets if Despite his well-known past with

the event, Mayor Walter Gray is now a strong supporter of the annual Pride Festival, not only signing a proclamation announcing Pride Week in the city each year, but also showing up at the opening of the festival to publicly read the proclamation. The city and many individual and corporate donors provide money to help the Okanagan Pride Society stage the event, and for the first time, this year Kelowna Tourism has provided money to help advertise the event outside of the community. The bottom line is that the Pride festival brings visitors to town. And, like any other visitors, the gay, lesbian and transgendered community likes what Kelowna has to offer—great weather, great amenities like wineries, golf courses and beaches and a host of other recreational offerings.

In a day and age where social barriers are coming down, Kelowna needs to be as welcoming as possible to all. Of course, there will still be people who are opposed to gays, lesbians and transgendered people celebrating in the community. And for some, no amount of education, arguing or condemnation for their narrow-minded view will change their opinion. But they are on the wrong side of history. Kelowna, as a community, has shown over the last 15 years, that acceptance, tolerance and, yes, even support, can and should come for those who have been marginalized in society in the past. For an example of that, head to City Park next weekend for a taste of what the Okanagan Pride Festival has to offer. Alistair Waters is the assistant editor of the Capital News.

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In defence of wakesurfing–not so dangerous To the editor: In response to Boat Surfing: Dangerous Activities On The Lake (Aug. 6 Capital News), if the writer wished to understand this sport, a few minutes of research would have provided the information necessary to realize this letter is inaccurate with no basis on facts. Discuss legitimate issues, but don’t throw an entire group under the bus for all your waterfront ‘problems.’ You’ve seen something you don’t like; its different from what you grew up with, making assumptions/generalizations that are completely inaccurate and offensive to avid participants of the sport who take responsibility and safety on the water very seriously. My husband is a ‘retired’ waterskier/wakeboarder, giving them up due to injuries from both. We’ve been wakesurfing

for seven years and chose the sport mainly because of the safety factor. We’ve taught hundreds of people to surf with no incidents or injuries. I’m sorry your granddaughter had a bad experience, perhaps there wasn’t proper instruction involved. You state “dangerously close proximity of propeller contact, constantly driving circles around other boats to use their waves.” Incorrect. Wakesurfing is not to be done on an outboard. Period. No person with any common sense would ride behind an outboard so lets move on. There will always be stupid people, but that is certainly not exclusive to surfing. Within a few sessions with good instruction; riders no longer require the rope; just the wave, a board, no bindings, going 10-11 mph. Think surfing. Only jetskis/tubers want other boats’

waves—surfers do not. Keeping tabs on others’ behaviour around me is my biggest concern. I don’t know what boats were like in your waterskiing days, but boats have sealed fuelcaps. If boats lost fuel every time they hit big waves, every boat in rough water would lose fuel. Your assumption stating “an overall drunken experience to indulge themselves in this socalled sport of boat surfing” and continue with “I’m sure almost none of these boaters even have licenses.” Really? I have a licence, my husband has a licence, friends on my boat have licenses, and my friends who own boats/wakesurf have licenses. Do you know who doesn’t require a licence? Those those who rent boats. This should be where your concern lies. No experience, skills or licence required.

Drunkenness is not about the sport of wakesurfing. There will always be people behaving irresponsibly on the lake. I would appreciate it if you would not equate a respectable sport with irresponsible and illegal behaviour. Get the RCMP out there to deal with the illegal and dangerous activities, great! This would make my summers a lot less stressful. Your comment: “In today’s day and age, and past events like Wave Fest and now Center of Gravity promoting such shenanigans” is incorrect as well. Neither promoted/included this sport or I might have considered going. The only point with validity is all boaters need to keep their distance from the shore. However, the environment is changing, times are a’changin’ too. Not everyone wants to waterski. You should not judge because you don’t

understand. It creates a further divide between those who think the elderly just want to complain, warranted or not. I grew up fearing water. Wakesurfing came along; seemed like something I could try. Took me a long time with some tears, but I mastered it; enjoyment surpassed my fear. Wakesurfing changed my life. Without wakesurfing, I would’ve never known the feeling of enjoying the lake, teaching friends/family, or overcoming something that gripped me with fear my entire life. Last year we taught a family friend in his 70s to surf. This sport has brought families together; nieces, nephews, grandparents, etc. You should think twice before tainting the entire sport based on inaccurate assumptions.

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God not so small he can’t attend to the everyday minutia that fills each of our lives To the editor: Mr. Guy King (Faith: Indoctrination of Believers ‘Incomprehensible,’ Aug. 1 Capital News.) scorns the faith of Mr. Norris (Crash Nearly Sends Motorhome into Wood Lake, July 26 Capital News) who survived what was a potential disaster, and then goes on to label him and others of his persuasion as exhibiting “unfathomable arrogance.” Where is the arrogance if Mr. Norris and

others have examined the evidence as presented in the Bible, have, as the Bible says “tasted and seen that the Lord is good,” and have chosen to walk in the light of that evidence? God is not so small that he can attend to only one tragedy at a time, but he is near to all those who call on him. There is no one and no place that is “literally God-forsaken”. It is quite clear from what Mr. Guy has written that

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Seller of drug to teens should be charged with murder, attempted murder To the editor: “It is so sad that Kelowna holds such events (Centre of Gravity). You know we can do without this events because events like this are not as controlled as they should be.

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With her new single, Superhero, on regular rotation on Q103, Victoria-based singer/songwriter Sophia appears poised to become Canada’s next pop princess. Fresh-faced and full of catchy love songs and ballads, the 18-year-old shows a keen ear for the tunes that will market well and a clear understanding of what’s needed to put her on top. “Some songs I can relate to…more of the songs are so others can relate to it and listen to it,” said Sophia Mock, who simply goes by Sophia. Her new album, Live 4 Love, is already generating copy around the province, conjuring a whiff of the last B.C. pop Queen’s rise to international fame, Mission, B.C. native Carly Rae Jepsen. “It’s the music I listen to and I feel comfortable singing,” she said when asked why she’s planted herself so firmly in the pop genre. It also may speak to where her head is at when she and collaborative partner Steve Kroeger sit down to write. First spotted walking down the street in her native Japan, Sophia must have had the look of teen talent even as a 10-yearold and soon found herself on stage singing in Japanese and English as a member of the J-Pop group HappyNs. Stage presence mastered, the next tool in the arsenal proved an ability to master life in the global

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This is where she met her producer and boyfriend, Kroeger, a high school friend who shared an interest in music and writing. To say the stars have aligned for her is a bit of an understatement. Her father owns her record label, after all. But crafting tunes about love, she consistently hears from her fans the work really speaks to universal heartaches that keep them coming back for more. “You get a lot of people saying that they relate to my music and it gets them through some stuff,” she said. “It’s the sadder more slow songs.” On tour with Interior band The Faceplants and Santa Clara, her evening of love should melt a few teen hearts before the night is through. And in the meantime, it’s likely fans will also be falling in love with So-

This is the follow up studio album to The Civil Wars’ debut Barton Hollow of a couple of years ago that surprised everyone by its unexpected success. Barton Hollow sold in the top 10 Billboard charts and earned a Grammy Award while it also went on to become a No. 1 digital seller.

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The Civil Wars is the duo of Joy Williams and John Paul White who up until then were two spectacularly unsuccessful American musicians who met by chance at a songwriters workshop and decided to throw their lot together. Their brand of alt-country, acoustic folk and tight harmonies was not expected to become the big award-winning seller it became. But the duo embarked on an extended tour that led to a lot of personal problems between the two relatively new performers. As a result Wil-

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liams and White grew to seriously dislike each other and after the release of this album this week they have subsequently cancelled all future tour dates. It is a very odd story but one that isn’t all that uncommon when you think about the turmoil that often occurs on the road with ‘artistic’ differences. Furthermore, this eponymous second album is nowhere near as good as Barton Hollow and I don’t expect it to sell nearly as well as its predecessor. The duo kept the same producer in Charlie Peacock and he adds a lot of new ‘ambient treatments’ to many songs which don’t add much to these tunes that sound less interesting with less immediate impact. The sonic FXs sometime drown out the trad fiddles, dulcimer, pedal steel and mandolins. The Civil Wars often use traditional Appalachian folk structures on their original songs and even apply that to the two slightly more interesting covers of The Smashing Pumpkin’s Disarm and Clarence Carter’s Tell Mama. Sometimes these songs come off as a

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Mitchell from A14 tad too delicate and precious unlike the massive volcanic ash plume that graces this CD cover that also represents the falling apart of The Civil Wars with internal strife. C+

ELVIS PRESLEY; ELVIS AT STAX (RCA)

In the early to mid’70s, Elvis recorded three albums worth of material in his home town of Memphis at the legendary Stax Studios that spawned the likes of Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, Al Green, Booker T. & The MGs, James Brown, Ike & Tina, Wilson Pickett, The Staple Singers and hundreds more. They had a superb house band with great horns and superb backing singers, but more importantly, Stax pioneered the Southern Soul sounds of so many of the aforementioned and created Memphis soul via Stax’s unusual ambiance (the studio was an old theater with a sloping floor). Anyway, many of those Elvis Stax recordings were released as fill-in songs for other al-

bums such as Raised On Rock, Good Times and Promised Land (the latter hit No. 1 on the country charts) which included pre-released singles, home recordings and other non-Stax studio offerings. This newly released Elvis At Stax tries to repair all that mismanaged vintage material on this new three-CD set of strictly Stax material and the big bonus for Elvis fans are the many takes that sound superb and are for the most part every bit as good as the original single and album re-

leases—a testament to the marvelous Stax session players. Elvis enjoyed a few hits in his early 1970s fallow years with a revved up and articulate take of Chuck Berry’s Promised Land, a heartfelt cover of Tony Joe White’s (of Polk Salad Annie fame) I’ve Got A Thing About You Baby, while you gotta love Elvis’ chutzpah on If You Talk In Your Sleep “don’t mention my name.” Also comes as a single CD set but hard core fans will want the full package. B+

A week or so ago One Direction released their new video on the Internet to the cover tune Best Song Ever that earned almost 11 million views in 24 hours, setting a new record. That song was a minor hit last year for Wallpaper. (they add the ‘ ’ to distinguish themselves from another band simply named Wallpaper) but Wallpaper’s original was actually a euphoric novelty song, titled F***ing Best Song Everr (with 2 r’s) as in: “I’m

dancing in the best night club with my best girl to the F***ing Best Song Everr”. So Wallpaper band leader Ricky Reed will get a huge paycheque for the cover by One Direction even if this self-titled sophomore album doesn’t sell worth a bean. And, of course, One Direction’s cover is so sanitized you might not recognize it from its origins. Ricky Reed Is Real is almost a concept album about bad choices, mistakes and drinking way too much during boys night out and most of it is done with bratty tongue

in cheek. There is a lot of energy to these gonzo hedonistic club songs that always scream hang-the-consequences on obvious titles like Drunken Hearts, Last Call, Puke My Brains Out and Life Of The Party. One of the key tracks is the knowing WHO RLY CRS with its woozy singalong outro “all the first world problems of all the sad souls” which makes you think that Reed is winking at the suckers who buy into the notion that sodden juvenile delinquency is some kind of rebellion.

In spite of all the party-out-of-bounds songs, Ricky Reed ends this album with the quasi-redemptive mortality song You n Me n Everyone We Know, with “one day we are all gonna go” where I think Reed is also trying to say, in some odd way, that like the Rat Pack of Frank, Dean and Sammy of the ’60s, those brandy snifters were often full of apple juice. In other words, have a good time but get out alive. Bmooseman19@telus.net

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Getting to Know Dementia Sept. 7, 2013 Date: Saturday, Sept. 7 Location: Kelowna Regional Library 1380 Ellis Street, Kelowna Time: 10 a.m. – noon Learn about: • Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. • Receiving a diagnosis. • Planning for the future. • Support and information services. To register, call Lynnea at 250-860-0305 or e-mail lwestlind@alzheimerbc.org Cost: By donation. This workshop is intended for caregivers only.

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Adventures with soil I ’ve been thinking about the diversity of soils I’ve gardened in as an adult. The first was on 3/4 acres on the east bench of Oyama. The soil was easy to dig. Everything grew very well without having to add organic matter. We had no idea how wonderful the soil was until, after 11 years of commuting, we moved to Glenwood Avenue. Sadly, before we bought the house, the former gardens and beautiful soil had been buried under a foot of excavation subsoil. It was compacted by vehicles moving the

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Gwen Steele old house onto new foundations prior to subdividing. I cried for the loss of that soil as we struggled to landscape the wasteland surrounding us. With rain, the back yard became a mud lake, much enjoyed by two year old, Duncan. He was delighted with the dump

truck load of sand until we spread it and rototilled it in, spoiling both his play places. Fortunately the sand was very coarse or it would have become concrete when mixed with the clay. Loads of manure were added to build garden beds. We craved privacy in our front yard so my husband dug out a sunken patio. The soil was used on the street side of the property to create a curved berm. To make it higher we laid out concrete debris collected from the property. The soil went

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ECHINACEA and Rudbeckia hirta bloom from June

to September in author’s current garden. on top of this and then we beds with a Bobcat, covered these with four inchadded good topsoil. We planted shrubs and es of chunky organic matter and rototilled it in. an Amur maple on the The beds were easy to berm and filled the rest dig and the plants thrived. with perennials. Mounding helped with The berm had been drainage. Organic matter hard to plant to look loosened up the soil for good. It was too tall for its width. The garden was plant roots. The beds were kept made just before I discovmulched and needed little ered xeriscaping. or no irrigation. The steep sides also After nine years the created problems for both nursery was sold. I moved watering and mulching. to old Glenmore, near During 10 years of Redlich Pond, expecting gardening at Glenwood, more clay so was surwe changed careers to prised to find sandy soil in work in horticulture. This the vegetable garden. evolved into buying two Test digs revealed acres on Curtis Road in North Glenmore to start a sand everywhere. I was excited. I could dig easinursery. ly. Nine years later, I often I had heard about long for water-retentive, Glenmore clay but it was nutrient-rich clay where a shock when I jumped on the shovel and nothing plants flourished and I hardly needed to water. happened. Gwen Steele is execTo make the extenutive director of the sive demonstration garnon-profit Okanagan dens, we had a farmXeriscape Association. er plough the clay, then www.okanaganxeriscape.org we made wide, mounded

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When Kelowna masters boxer George Sanders stepped to the middle of the ring after his gold medal bout at the Ringside World Championships boxing tournament earlier this month, he felt he had earned a victory. Fighting in the 125 pound masters division the 56-year-old Sanders had been the aggressor in the bout, seeming to outclass his opponent, American boxer Edmund Choi. Watching video of the fight, Sanders dances out of his corner to begin each round, firing a quick jab throughout and landing more blows than his opponent. But with the scorecards left up to the judges, Sanders didn’t hear his name called and instead lost a split decision with two judges awarding the bout to Choi, the defending champion, and one giving it to the Kelowna resident. Both boxers appeared surprised at the decision when it was announced. The result stung, but Sanders, a former decorated junior boxer, was more than happy with the way he boxed, less than three years after stepping back into the ring and after a nearly 20-year hiatus. “I went to the tournament to win the belt so I’m disappointed I didn’t get it,” said Sanders. “If you see the video you will understand that I thought I won the bout but instead

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I WENT TO THE TOURNAMENT TO WIN THE BELT SO I’M DISAPPOINTED I DIDN’T GET IT… FURTHERMORE I CAN SHOW THE VIDEO OF MY ‘LOSS’ TO ANY KNOWLEDGEABLE BOXING PERSON WITH A LOT OF PRIDE. George Sanders

came out on the short side of a 2-1 split decision. “I’m not hugely disappointed because I liked the way I boxed and I was able to perform on a big stage with all the expected pressure and intensity. Furthermore I can show the video of my ‘loss’ to any knowledgeable boxing person with a lot of pride.” The World Ringside tournament is the largest boxing tournament in the world with more than 1,500 athletes competing in the four-day event. For masters boxers (over 40) the event is considered the world championships and Sanders had trained hard leading up to it. Fighting in the 125 pound division the 5-foot-6 scrapper was sharp throughout the event, advancing to the final with a win over Mark Brown of Kansas. It was a return to the ring for Sanders who stepped back into the

The Kelowna Falcons may be out of the West Coast Baseball League playoffs but the college baseball club certainly has some motivation this weekend as it plays its final games of the season with a three game set against the Wenatchee AppleSox at Elks Stadium.

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KELOWNA’S George Sanders (right) snaps a crisp jab at his opponent during action

from the Ringside World Boxing championship tournament where he won silver in the masters 125 pound division. sport about three years ago, joining the Kelowna Boxing Club as a way to get in better shape. As a junior in North Vancouver, Sanders was a provincial champion and compiled a 9-2 record. As his skill set returned, so too did his interest in the sweet science and competing in the ring. He fought in a couple of exhibitions along the way and focused on the world championships.

A father of two girls, Sanders passion for boxing is back and his skill level has risen fast, giving him something to strive for in the world of masters boxing. He also credits coach Dave Habib for taking masters boxing seriously and working well with him. “My skill level today is better than it was as a 17-year-old because Dave has taken me seriously as an athlete and taken the

time to build on my skill foundation,” he said. Finding bouts as a masters boxer at 125 pounds isn’t the easiest thing in the world. For now Sanders is continuing to train but there are no immediate bouts scheduled. He feels he has unfinished business at the Ringside World Championships and says by this time next year he will be a much improved boxer. kparnell@kelownacapnews.com

IT HAS BEEN TOUGH. WE’VE HAD A LOT OF ONE-RUN LOSSES, SOME REALLY CLOSE GAMES WHERE WE WERE A HIT OR TWO OR A PITCH OR TWO AWAY FROM CHANGING SOME OF THE OUTCOMES. Geoff White, Falcons coach

The AppleSox enter the weekend in a first place tie with Walla Walla and just two games ahead of Bellingham in a log jam at the top of the WCL’s North Division. At 17-34, the Falcons are in last in the north but can play spoiler this weekend in its final home

games of the season. “We’re looking forward to getting back home and wrapping up the season against Wenatchee,” said Falcons coach Geoff White. “They are a good team, a perennial powerhouse. It’s going to be a tough challenge but we’ve been playing good baseball lately. It hasn’t shown in the win column but we have been playing well.” The Falcons are coming off a sweep at the hands of Walla Walla and both the Sweets and the AppleSox have both won five straight and enter the weekend in a tie for first place. White says it’s been a tough season for his first as the coach of the Falcons but being able to play the spoiler and put on a good show for the team’s fan base should have his players motivated. “It has been tough,” he admitted. “We’ve had a lot of one-run losses, some really close games where we were a hit or two or a pitch or two away from changing some of the outcomes. I’ve been really impressed with the way the guys have stayed positive and had fun which is huge with the situation we are in.” The Falcons and AppleSox play Friday and Saturday at 6:35 and Sunday at 6:05 p.m. at Elks Stadium.

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Lees to Bruins camp Heading into his third full season in the Western Hockey League, Kelowna Rockets defenceman Jesse Lees was getting set for another day of his off season training program when he noticed he had a voice mail. It was a scout for the Boston Bruins with a

couple questions and an invite to the Bruins NHL training camp. “I was making breakfast and got a voice mail from one of the scouts for Boston asking me what my plans were,” said Lees, who won’t turn 18 until mid September. “I gave them a call and they

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asked if I was interested in coming to rookie camp. It’s a great honour. It’s a great organization. It was really exciting news to get invited to an NHL camp.” Lees was eligible for this year’s NHL Entry Draft but only by a matter of days. Had he been born two days later, the still 17-year-old would not have been eligible until 2014. It means he was one of the youngest players eligible in the NHL Entry Draft this year. Still he took notice when his name wasn’t called. “It was stressful leading up to the draft and then nothing happened,” he said. “After that I was just working hard because this is a big season coming up for me. When I got the call (from Boston) it was exciting, pretty much a dream come true.” Lees played in 66 games last season and had 12 goals and 18 assists and was a plus 37 in

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KELOWNA Rockets defenceman Jesse Lees may have been overlooked in the NHL draft but he has been invited to Boston’s NHL training camp. his second season in Kelowna. The Calgary native was the Rockets first round pick (9th overall) in 2009 and has played in 128 games, before the age of 18.

At six-feet tall, Lees says he’s been working on strength and agility this off season. “This year I’ve worked a lot on my strength,” he said. “I need to get stronger. I’m not the tallest guy

for a defenceman so I have to have more muscle to use my body position. I’ve worked on my balance quite a bit too so I can be stronger in the corners.” Lees will arrive back

in Kelowna at the start of the Rockets training camp Aug. 21. He will leave in early September for Boston’s training camp in Massachusetts.

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Ogos take over-all male and female points awards

The Kelowna Ogopogo Summer Swim club was a force to be reckoned with this past weekend in Penticton. The Ogos competed at the Okanagan Regional Championships against numerous other teams from around the valley and sent a large contingency of over 70 youth swimmers to the meet. “We came into the meet strong and confident” said Ogopogo coach Lucas Stringer, referencing the last three meets where the Ogos pulled off an overall team win. “I feel like we have been picking up momentum all season long, ranking slightly better at each meet. For the regional fswim meet, we set high pstandards for the kids, nindividually and as a -group,” explained Stringer. “I can honestly say that they managed to exceed my expectations. They excelled in multiple ways.” From a ranking standpoint, the OSC put up

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SOME Okanagan Regional medalists gathered after practise this week. Back row from left: Mary Koehle, Ealin Ran, Makenna Haight, Alex Sewell and Madison Dickie. Middle row: Cameron McInnes, Denby Huber, Kennedy Dickie and Logan Lalonde. Front row: Kylie Haight, Clara Dickieson, Flyn Huber, Rachel McInnes and John DeGruchy. some impressive statistics. For the first time this season, the club succeeded in taking the over-all male and female points awards. “That was a big accomplishment for the boys’ team. They have been finishing second or third at most of the meets so far this season,” said Stringer. “Moving up

from third place to first was a great testament to the impressive swims that the boys had at the pool”. The girls were no slouches either. At the last three swim meets, the girls managed to eke out a win in their category; at the regional meet, they won by nearly double the points of the second place

team. “As a team, this is probably our most important meet of the year. It is the culmination of months of hard work, and the end of the competitive season for most of the team. Finishing off the regular season with such a strong showing is really too perfect,” said coach

Greg Laughlin. In summer swimming, the season ends for most at the regionals swim meet. Only swimmers who medal top three in an individual event, or place top two on a relay qualify to compete at the provincial swim meet two weeks later. This year, the provincial swim meet is being hosted at the Spani Swim Pool in Coquitlam from Aug. 16 to 18. Roughly 30 Ogopogos qualified for provincials in 80 individual events and numerous medley and free relays in almost every age division. Notably, multiple Ogos finished the meet with a medal in each of their individual events: Flyn Huber, Andrea Kraetzer Logan Lalonde Ealin Ran, Emalie Schueler, sisters Kyra McNulty and Kiana McNulty all won multiple medals. To cap off the weekend, multiple Ogopogos smashed club and regional Records. Kennedy Dickie and Kyra McNulty both set individual marks

while the male and female freestyle relay teams broke regional records. “I’m so proud of these

kids” said Stringer. “There will be more great swims from them this next weekend in Coquitlam.”

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Being submerged at Wood Lake The year of the insect is both good and bad S A o, what colour is my red face? Two weeks ago I foolishly suggested that Tez and three lifetime friends who came to visit, (Rose, Mary and Marlene), went to John Oliver High School in Surrey. Dumb or what? John Oliver High School is in Vancouver, not Surrey. I have no lame excuse for such a foolish blunder; however, I am going to play the, ‘I’m from the Okanagan—so why would I know the difference betwixt the two?’ excuse card. I aptly recognize from the series of ‘how stupid are you really’ lectures by Tez, and a few ‘how dumb are you/is your husband?’ emails from readers and others, that I screwed up. Of course, John Oliver High School is in Vancouver, not Surrey. Any idiot (ahem)

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As usual, all kinds of characters travelled from various parts of the province to take in the festive summer fun again this year. Next to Osoyoos Lake, I’m sure Wood Lake is one of the warmest in the country as I spent the better part of three days submerged. Teresa and I returned begrudgingly home after the wonderful time and can’t wait for a repeat of the fun next year. ••• I know I’m starting to sound like the summer social convener again; but there’s a lot of great things to check out over the weekend and little space left to tell you about them. Here’s some stuff I like. Taking place this Saturday will be the fourth annual Medieval Fair at Camelot Wines, which totally intrigues me. The winery is a won-

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Judie Steeves but if those populations began to build early too, then that could have got wasp populations off to a good start this year. There’s nothing quite like an outdoor banquet to attract these voracious stingers. While a trap may lure the workers and kill them or trap them, a banquet lures them, but allows them to send out signals or return home to report to the others that there’s a spread waiting for their attendance. In no time at all, they descend, en masse, to crash the party. Bees, ants and wasps belong to the order Hymenoptera, many of which sting to some degree or another. Many ants, bees and wasps have a complex social organization with sterile female workers and fertile males and females. Despite their tendency to be annoying at summer events, bees and wasps are valuable as pollinators for both food crops, landscape flowers and wild plants. In fact, Philip is quick to point out that even the earwig, which people shudder at the thought of, is a beneficial insect which is a predator of leafhoppers, leafrollers, budmoth and even the devastating codling moth pest of apple crops. He notes that populations of one of the newest imported orchard pests, a tiny vinegar fly called Spotted Wing Drosophila, are 10 times higher this year than in the previous few years that local growers of soft fruit like cherries, peaches, apricots, plums, strawberries, raspberries and blueberries have been fighting it. It also overwintered well under mild weather conditions and got an early start this season. There are also more aphids, he points out. A moist spring helped in developing soft new tissue on plants, which is particularly attractive to aphids, and the mild winter permitted the overwintering eggs to survive in good condition. The lacewings and

ladybugs found it impossible to keep up. Usually such predators of aphids have their populations knocked back by this time in the season, but that’s not the case this year, he says.

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Hugh advises anyone with the highly-invasive Tree of Heaven or Ailanthus altissima, to watch for the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug, which can cause widespread damage to fruit and vegetable crops and was recently discovered in North America. While Tree of Heaven is a host tree, this brown, shield-shaped bug invades homes in the fall to overwinter. If you discover it, (photos are available on the Internet) you’re asked to report it to the agriculture ministry. Incidentally, the Tree of Heaven is also an alien invader that can destroy an ecosystem, growing to 80 feet in height in a few short years. It gives off a toxin which prevents the germination and growth of other plants in its vicinity and once cut down, throws out underground suckers that can destroy the foundations of buildings as well as pavement and cement sidewalks. It has clusters of leaves, similar to a sumac, and it will establish itself in cracks in sidewalks, growing three feet in the first year. It’s currently flowering and going to seed here and produces up to 300,000 seeds a year, in clusters of green, papery, winged structures. Search and destroy it. Philip also requests that people visiting the coast of B.C. do not bring back fruit such as apples or crabapples because you could be importing an insect that has the potential to destroy the Okanagan’s orchard industry, the apple maggot.

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The Sierra Club B.C. is creating an Okanagan Chapter with its first meeting this Saturday, Aug. 10, beginning at 1 p.m., at the Lower Mission Hall. The intent is to protect the area’s native grasslands, forest, rivers and lakes, says Mat Hanson, who says anyone interested is welcome to join and attend the meeting. jsteeves@kelownacapnews.com

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anywhere near it, this quiet city is a must-see. The vacation town is most known for its sharp mountains covered by lush greenery in an area free of the noise and air pollution that plague larger Chinese cities. From Hong Kong, take the subway across the Chinese border to Shenzhen, where you can hop on an overnight train to Guilin for about $40 (U.S.). Tickets must be bought in advance. A pre-arranged English-speaking driver can pick you up at the Guilin train station and take you to get a bowl of Guilin rice noodles, a local breakfast

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THE redesigned Lincoln MKZ is a head-turner with its sweeping roofline, steeply raked windshield and split-grille, inspired by the 1938 Zephyr. The Hybrid model, starting at the same price as its gas-powered sibling, offers eco-car fuel economy in a premium, mid-size package. Inside, the MKZ Hybrid’s instrument panel is clean and elegantly laid out with various driver aids to help with fuel-efficient driving. Abundant soft-touch materials, leather and aluminum trim, along with optional ambient lighting add to the cabin’s premium look and feel. Soft leather seating offers 10-way power for both driver and front passenger, with two-way adjust for lumbar support. Seat cooling is also available up front, as well as seat heating in the rear.

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of the Cadillac CTS, not in looks, but as a gamechanger for the brand. Number two: they priced their hybrid right. Auto journalism has its share of curmudgeons, and depending on the writer, many scoff at hybrid price premiums that can take from a few years to decades to pay off. With the MKZ, there’s no added cost for the hybrid model—it shares the same starting MSRP as its “base” gas-powered sibling. Sure, there’s a tradeoff in power (the entry Premiere comes with a 240-hp turbo four rather than a milder non-turbo four with electric motor), but they are similarly well equipped.

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Jeep Compass gets classier looking all the time Rob Beintema CONTRIBUTOR

The rain wasn’t making the photo session any easier but the new 2014 Jeep Compass Limited still looked as pretty as a picture. An optional colour choice helped set a nice tone—a Deep Cherry Red Crystal Pearl paint job ($195) that somehow still shimmered under a sky of dreary drizzle. The classy colour accented a gradual upscale styling evolution that, over the years, has shifted the Compass away from its ugly duckling, big-bumpered begin-

nings, closer to the sleeker and idealized image of the Grand Cherokee. The yearly upgrades continue this summer for the 2014 model year with new exterior touches and tweaks. There’s more emphasis on the trademark Jeep face with new plated upper grille trim and billet silver grille textures gleaming on high-end models. This top-of-the– line Limited version also adds sport projector halogen headlamp assemblies with a black inner bezel (or surround) around the headlights along with new chrome fog lamp bezels. That theme continues

in back with “smoked” inner bezels around the taillamps and with a new chrome insert topping the tailgate trim. The Compass Limited also stands on new 18-inch aluminum wheels that help emphasize a new and more aggressive presence for this compact “sportcute”. And exterior refinements are also reflected inside the Compass Limited. This as-tested model comes dressed in one of the new interior trim options—Saddle Brown perforated leather seating with accent stitching and matching colour door

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THE 2014 Jeep Compass Limited 4X4 features a full suite of instruments and controls along with an enhanced Uconnect system including Bluetooth voice activated communications and NAV system.

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JEEP labels the new 2014 Compass “the most capable compact SUV,” seen here in Limited 4X4 trim, dipped in optional Deep Cherry Red Crystal Pearl clearcoat and featuring a new six-speed automatic transmission along with a list of added refinements inside and out. treatments. The tan tones might not be to everyone’s taste but I thought the leather struck a nice note, set against a black textured interior that has come a long way from the crappy boom box plastics of the past. Illuminated cupholders emphasize the reach towards refinement. The instrument cluster graphics have also been updated and satin chrome finishes on some interior trim pieces subtly highlight the new cockpit. Front-seat-mounted side air bags now come standard on all models and the Compass also includes a new noise-reducing acoustic windshield. The 2014 Jeep Compass comes in a variety of trim levels, two engine choices with varying

transmission selections, and in 4X2 or 4X4 configurations. But because the new 2014 models are just coming to market, Chrysler Canada’s Jeep website seems to be a step behind, still listing 2013 specs, although customers should be able to explore the different model and trim choices as soon as the site is updated. But I can tell you that this as-tested Compass Limited 4X4 version ($27,795) comes just about as well-equipped as you would expect from a top-of-the-line model, with standard items that include auto climate control, power windows, power locks, power/heated foldaway mirrors, a 6-way power drivers seat, heated leather seating, steering wheel mounted

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RPMs lower for better fuel economy on the highway Jeep from B3 signed for smoother and more satisfying performance, along with better fuel economy. Engine rpm have been lowered significantly, especially when cruising the highway in top gear and the transmission’s fill-for-life design should also lower maintenance cost. This transmission can be mated to either of the carryover four-cylinder engines—the base 2.0-litre engine (158 hp, 141 lb/ft) or the 2.4-litre motor (172 hp, 165 lb/ ft) that is available on all models and standard on the Limited. The 2.4-litre World Engine features dual variable-valve timing (VVT) on both intake and exhaust camshafts, a performance enhancing technology that Jeep boasts

is not typically available on vehicles in Compass’ price class. As tested here, the 2.4-litre I4 is rated at 10/7.4L/100km (city/ hwy). My real world combined results average closer to 11L/100km. This Compass Limited 4X4 matches the new six-speed tranny to Jeep’s Freedom Drive I system, a full-time, active fourwheel-drive, really an allwheel-drive system that responds to slick roads and challenging weather conditions. But it also features a four-wheel-drive lock mode to handle deep snow, sand and other low-traction challenges. An upgraded Jeep Freedom Drive II 4X4 system combined with a second-generation CVT transmission is available for more serious off-road

bush-bashing - steeper grades, occasional wheel lift and rock or log climbing. And we should round off the Compass Limited’s equipment list with the healthy dose of more than 30 safety and security features on board, including the new standard front-seat-mounted side air bags, a new available ParkView rear backup camera, front and side curtain airbags, electronic stability program (ESC), electronic roll mitigation, Hill Start Assist, tire pressure monitoring, fourwheel ABS disk brakes

and LATCH child seat anchors. It’s a pretty competent package for a very competitive compact SUV market. And, while cynics might decry this as the Compass’ swan song in light of a rumoured Fiat-based replacement for 2015, when you tally up the addition of the new six-speed automatic, improved fuel economy and a list of new refinements inside and out, it’s not a stretch to consider the 2014 model the best Compass ever built.

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On August 5, 2013 at the age of 85. Survived by her daughter, Rosemarie (Tom) granddaughter, LauraLynn (Patrick); grandson, Joshua; niece, Helen and nephew, Ernie and all of their families and the Kutny Families. Visitation will be held from 2 – 4 p.m. on Friday, August 9, 2013 at Everden Rust Funeral Services, 1910 Windsor Road, Kelowna. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at Evangel Church, 3261 Gordon Drive, Kelowna. Arrangements in care of Everden Rust Funeral Services, 250-860-6440.

Lost & Found FOUND: Child’s Snow Sled, Arctic Slider, in the Mission area on Aug. 3. Call to identify: (250)808-9857 LOST: Black LG Cellphone in Brown Leather Case, Please Call: (250)860-0959, Reward. LOST: Grey Tabby “Barney” w/white on nose in Mt. Bou. & Ross Rd.,area since July 14 but he could be anywhere. REWARD.Call 250-769-4978 LOST: Handcrafted Wood Burnt Walking Cane with elk horn handle on July 24th. Left at Superstore for security in exchange for electric shopping cart, when shopping cart was returned the cane was missing. Please Call:250-765-9353 LOST KEYS with Hawaiian tag at Kelowna City Park Friday, July 26th at PARKS ALIVE. Call (250)899-4372 LOST, metal frame glasses, piece of wire holding one of the arms. Possibly lost at McCulloch Lake or Brown Lake approx. 3 weeks ago. 250-899-2914.

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BALKENHOL, BEVERLY GAIL Bev entered into her eternal rest with her loving husband Hans on August 5th, 2013. Bev was known for her love of life and her relationship with family and friends. She was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on November 22nd, 1938, where she met her loving husband Hans. Bev is survived by her three sons Greg, Kurt (Trudy), Jeff (Cheryl); six grandchildren Tyler, Lisa, Tamara, Brennen, Madison and Tanner and also her two sisters Marilyn ( Filip Blazetic ) Weiler and Joan Boldt. A graveside service of Bev’s cremains will take place in the Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery on Monday, August 12th, 2013 at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation in memory of Bev. Condolences may be sent to the family by visitingwww.mem.com, clicking on stories and typing in Beverly Balkenhol. Arrangements entrusted with First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna. 250-762-2299

Alex G. Popoff Dec. 13, 1923 - Aug. 9, 2012 Wonderful memories woven in gold These are the memories We tenderly hold Deep in our hearts Your memory is kept To love and to cherish And never forget. Forever in our hearts, Mary & Family

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WATTS, LENISE MARGUERITE May 28, 1948 – June 30, 2013

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lenise “Nicee” at Kelowna Hospice. She was very brave throughout the curves that life presented to her. We are grateful that she passed peacefully without pain in her sleep. Days before she left us she had a dream that those who predeceased her; her mother Daphne, her father Leonard, and her loving brother Roger were waiting for her to join them. She will be missed by her sister-in law Sandra, her nephew Roger (Elizabeth), her niece Robyn (Mike), their mother Sandra (Gib), four great nieces and nephews: Alex, Madeleine, Taylor and Max, her cousin Penny in England, and by the wonderful ladies who provided so much love and care over her journey: Monica, Sharon, Shirley, Paige, Tracey, Amanda and Kim. Born in Lodi, California Lenise lived in many places throughout her life. She often reminisced about her childhood days growing up in Africa. She moved to Kelowna in 1998 and worked with her brother Roger in his law practice. Nicee loved her cats, movies, books, watching and playing golf, her garden, betting on horses, and was a big fan of the Kelowna Rockets. She will be remembered for her endless loyalty. Friends are invited to join the family in a celebration of Lenise’s life at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road in Kelowna at 10:00 am on Saturday, August 17, 2013. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Kelowna SPCA, 3785 Casorso Road, Kelowna, BC V1W 4M7 Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com 250-860-7077.

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An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)723-5051 Edson, Alta.

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

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Required immediately experienced Class 1 US drivers only. Must have US experience. We supply assigned trucks, company phones, US Medical, all picks and drops paid. Please fax resume with current clean abstract to 250-546-0600. No phone calls please.

21 Week HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM Classes start Sept 3, 2013. Call for more information. Taylor Pro Training Ltd. 1-877-860-7627. www.taylorprotraining.com

Career Opportunities

• Huge Demand In Canada • Employers Seek Out Canscribe Graduates • Over 90% Graduate Employment Rate

www.canscribe.com info@canscribe.com 1.800.466.1535

Help Wanted Nu Maid Part - Full time residential cleaners. Exp’d.,Reliable. Car a must. 215-1073

CAUTION

While we try to ensure all advertisements appearing in the Kelowna Capital News are placed by reputable businesses with legitimate offers, we do caution our readers to undertake due diligence when answering any advertisement, particularly when the advertiser is asking for monies up front. Full or part-time car cleaner for nights and weekends. Competitive wage and benefits. Must have valid drivers licence. Bring resumes to National Car Rental counter at Kelowna airport.

Progressive North Okanagan Import Dealership has an opportunity for a

JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN Full-time, competitive salary and benefits package, able to work as a team player in a fast-paced and busy shop.

Reply in confidence by email to: automotivetechnician1@gmail.com

Collators and Inserters Required Duties include hand collating, straightening papers and pocket feeders on Kansa Machine. Shifts start at Midnight or earlier. Minimum 3 days a week. Approx. 24 hours per week. Good, safe working conditions. Interested applicants may drop off resumes to: Kelowna Capital News c/o Glenn Beaudry 2495 Enterprise Way Kelowna, BC V1X 7K2

CONVEYANCER VERNON, B.C.

Located in the beautiful Okanagan Valley, Nixon Wenger is one of the largest, fastest, growing law firms outside of Greater Vancouver. Currently with 21 lawyers and a newly constructed office building, our Vernon, B.C. office has an opening for a Conveyancer. Our successful candidate will have 3-4 years of conveyancing experience and must be able to complete residential and commercial deals from start to finish. The applicant will have strong communication skills, will be very detail-oriented and must be highly organized. In addition, the applicant must be knowledgeable with E-Filing through BC Online and experience with econveyance would be an asset. Responsibilities will also involve interacting with clients by phone and email. Our firm offers a positive working environment with competitive salaries, a group benefits package, an RRSP program and a moving allowance. Nixon Wenger welcomes your interest in this position within our Conveyancing Department. Please submit your resumes to humanresources@nixonwenger.com by Thursday, August 15th, 2013 at 4:00pm. We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those under consideration will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Want to be the next “General”?

JOB TITLE: Warriors Mascot - “The General”

The General is a fun, energetic symbol of the West Kelowna Warriors community. It is the energy of the person inside the larger-than-life suit that brings excitement and school spirit to the Warriors fans. The General unites the arena and the fans, performs during special events, appears at community functions, and much more.

The General’s Key Attributes are as follows:

No phone calls please.

• Willingness to represent the West Kelowna Warriors, and our mission and core values, in a positive manner • Friendly, outgoing personality • A professional demeanor and image • Independent and self-motivated while flexible and adaptable • Attention to detail • Ability to multi-task and respond to priorities • Able to work both individually and with a team • Excellent team-building and management skills • Well-honed organizational skills • Clear written and oral communication ability

Real Estate Manager Real Estate Department

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Land a job with us! Join our Real Estate management team and be responsible for the acquisition and disposition of lands and buildings in support of infrastructure initiatives for the City. In addition, our Real Estate Manager will be the in-house technical resource on all matters pertaining to real estate. As a Real Estate professional with a diploma in Finance, Economics or Real Estate and considerable related experience, you will oversee the purchase and disposition of land and building assets and provide technical expertise in the areas of valuation, land rights/interests, market conditions and other forms of land tenure. In addition, you will establish and monitor capital and operating budgets and expenditures in excess of $2 million. Exceptional communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills are essential to assist staff with difficult land negotiations and expropriations. Utilize your previous supervisory experience to provide leadership to the Real Estate team. We offer career and professional development, progressive employment practices and a great work environment. This exempt position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits plan. Apply online at kelowna.ca/careers by August 20, 2013. Applicants not contacted within three weeks of the competition closing date are thanked for their interest. kelowna.ca/careers

Help Wanted

Are you into exercise, motivated and wanting some extra income? Capital News is looking for a person or persons with a reliable vehicle to deliver newspapers door to door in the Kelowna and Westside areas. Various sized routes on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Minimum Qualifications: • Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees and with the general public, and to deal with public relations problems courteously and tactfully • Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed • Must know how to skate well, and have played some level of hockey

Your papers would be dropped at your home early in the morning, and you would have the whole day to complete your deliveries. Work as much or as little as you want. To apply for this position, please call Capital News Circulation at 250-763-7575 and ask for Richard.

Please submit your resume to Andrew Deans, Director of Business Operations, West Kelowna Warriors at andrew@westkelownawarriors.ca

Physical requirements necessary to perform essential job functions: • Work requires some muscular exertion and/or physical strain such as standing for long periods of time, recurring bending, or recurring lifting of items weighing up to 25 pounds.

Start Date - 09/13/2013

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Looking for a retired or semi-retired ENERGETIC person, to deliver CAPITAL NEWS papers door to door with a supervisor in the Kelowna area. Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays. Please call circulation department at 250-763-7575 for full details. ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS? Relief is only a call away! call 250-979-4357 to set up your FREE consultation in Kelowna. Donna Mihalcheon CA, CIRP 33 years experience. BDO Canada Limited. Trustee in Bankruptcy. #200-1628 Dickson Avenue. Kelowna, BC V1Y 9X1

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ELECTRICIAN (Must be willing to relocate to the

Comox Valley or Campbell River area of Vancouver Island). This is a position with a large amount of Traffic Signal construction / maintenance work in a Union environment. The successful candidate will perform as a maintenance and construction electrician predominately in an outdoor environment. Qualiﬁcations/Experience: • Red Seal Journeyman Electrician • Traffic Signal and Bucket Truck Experience • FSR or Willing to Achieve Accreditation Please forward a cover letter & resume to the attention of HR c/o: electricianapplicant@ outlook.com

STEEL Building Erector and Cladder, All positions available looking for ambitious, self-motivated Pre-Engineered steel workers and connectors with EXPERIENCE in Cladding, SS Roofing, Trimming, etc. to work throughout BC. Wage is based on experience. Will train the right indiv. who has construction background. Contact .......ressel@shaw.ca

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Computer Services 12/7 A MOBILE COMPUTER TECH. Certified computer technician, virus removal, repairs, upgrades. Let me come to you. (250)-717-6520.

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2 Coats Any Colour

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Plumbing

BAYSIDE Plumbing & Gas Fitting Service. H/W tanks. Qualified & Reliable. 250-317-2279

Pressure Washing

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Window Cleaning

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Windows

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Equestrian

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Ginseng tarps 24’ x 80’ for shade or windbreak. Inexpensive and attractive solution for hay shed, livestock shelter etc. $150 each. 250-558-8322. Quote available for installation.

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MEIWEI Chinese Cuisine hiring experienced F/T & P/T kitchen helpers & servers. Email resume or drop off in person at MeiWei, beside Wendy’s in Westbank Shopping Centre 122-2330 Hwy 97 S. Westbank, BC. See www.meiweicuisine.com or call 778-754-0923 for info.

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DENTAL RECEPTIONIST/ CDA position available. Full Time starting in Sept., Exp., preferred knowledge of Power Practice Software an asset. Please bring or mail resume to Dr. Don Eagleton #108-1890 Cooper Rd.,Kelowna V1Y 8B7

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Herd sale: several broke & started Friesian X Sport horses, mares & geldings. Ages 4, 5, 6, 7, 9. Easy to handle, ready to go into any discipline. Reasonable offers accepted. Call after 6pm. 250-547-8786

Feed & Hay

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.

Pets

1 Female & 1 Male Purebred West Highland Terriers Puppies The Mom & Dad can be viewed. Ready to go soon! (250)679-8808, 250-212-0892 CKC Reg. European Working Lines German Shepherd Pups. Very Intelligent, Good Prospects, Great pedigree. Dewormed, 1st shots... Ready Aug 21. katsheppard@xplornet.com or 250-296-3316

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NO PREMIUM CHARGE FOR COMPUTER

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250-870-8851

FRAMING

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18-$25 sq.ft.

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Kelowna

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All One Piece Laminate

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59.00 SF

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

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in Kelowna is EXPANDING WE ARE LOOKING TO ADD SKILLED CRAFTSMAN/HANDYMAN. For every need that may arise, Handyman Connection is committed to provide our customers with dependable and skilled craftsmen, great customer service, and first class workmanship. Min. 10 yrs. exp., must be Bondable. Handyman Connection welcomes seniors and retired persons who want to keep active. Send resume by email to doug@hmckelowna.com or deliver in person, 204-1864 Spall Rd., Kelowna 250-717-5500

SAME DAY SERVICE FULLY INSURED FREE ESTIMATES

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ROOFS OF ALL KINDS

CL ASSIC Gallery Framing Inc.

560 Raymer Ave. 250-868-3391 3376 Sexsmith Rd. 250-765-6116

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

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

Joe’s Moving Service “The Professionals”

Bayside Plumbing & Gas Fitting

Qualified, reliable, bonded. Over 30 years exp. res./comm. service renovations, new installations, h/water tanks, dishwashers, washers, dryers. 250-317-2279

WANTED Homes in need of re-roofing! 250.864.7484

FEATURE

TILING

TRUCKING

“AAA LAWN IRRIGATION”

TILE SETTER

TNTTRUCKING

Lawn and yard maintenance, grass cutting, landscaping, yard overhauls, dump runs, irrigation and excavation.

250-212-5320

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WINDOW CLEANING INTERNAL & EXTERNAL WINDOW CLEANING

SUMMER SPECIAL Book a July/Aug. Clean for only $1.50. per pane. No minimum fee.

Cutting edge 100% Pure Water Fed Pole technology. No harmful chemicals or detergents!

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Gates & custom orders, staining.

147.67

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Please call a classified representative at

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15 years of Expertise. Experienced, Professional, Prompt Painters. We will perform all aspects of your painting needs.

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

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• lawn maintenance • landscape construction • irrigation • stump grinding

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

PLUMBING

Custom Designs & Sizes Competitive pricing/Designer’s discounts

RYDER ROOFING LTD. Free estimates, senior discounts,

250-491-4622 www.akf.ca

250-470-2235

250-864-5450

WE PAY THE TAX! Landscaping, irrigation, patios, retaining walls, water features & lawn maintenance.

ROOFING TEAM GERMAN MASTER ROOFER

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10% OFF WITH THIS AD

www.apollolandscaping.ca

Picture Framing & Mirrors

www.PAINTSPECIAL.com 1.250.899.3163

ALL KINDS OF FENCING 6x8 cedar panels starting at $65.

GLM ENTERPRISES

PICTURE FRAMING

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

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

MOVING/STORAGE

250-212-5320

Ceiling and trim extra

FENCING

LANDSCAPING

HANDYPERSONS

250-765-3191

www.kelownadeckandrail.com

14.95 LF

On select colors only | Installation available

Natural Stone Surfaces

3 rooms for $299 (2 coats any colour)

RENOVATIONS Deck & Rail

starting at

INCLS CLEANING SUPPLIES

PAINTING/DECORATING AFFORDABLE PAINTING

NATURAL STONE

starting at

25/hr t Free Estimates MIN. 2 HRS. t Fully Insured

Kettle Valley $

LAMINATE TOPS

LAWN & GARDEN

LANDSCAPING ROCK WALLS

COUNTERTOPS

2 GIRLS ONE TRUCK RUBBISH REMOVAL

Truck load of junk or yard waste loaded and hauled to the dump, ranging from $40-$60 per load + dump fees.

250-878-5210

RENOVATIONS

Renovations Small Renovations FREE ESTIMATES References available

Jerry • 778-821-1850

STUCCO ALL KINDS OF

STUCCO

Interior, exterior, modern old world look. Woodpecker hole repairs. Call Michael 250-864-7322 Serving Kelowna for 20 years!

FEATURE

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

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

250-765-3191

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Free Items FREE PALLETS

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Misc. for Sale ATTENTION The Capital News cannot be responsible for errors after the first day of publication of any advertisement. Notice of errors on the first day should immediately be called to the attention of the Classified Department to be corrected for the following edition. Freezer beef, grain fed, no hormones, no antibiotics, by the side, $3.25 lb. CWF. 250307-3430 or 250-546-6494 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? NEPAL: Home Stay with Nepali Family Northwest of Kathmandu. 250-545-3410 NEPAL: Trek with a certified Himalayan Guide, Sept-April, Fluent English. 250-545-3410

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AMAZING Executive 180 degree views from this 2 bdrm/bath furn/equipped 4th fl condo in Dolphins by the Grand. Parking, pool, gym. Avail Sept 1 till July 2014. $2000/mo incl util & net. (604) 787-4494

7200 Sq.Ft. Coverall shelter with 600 sq.ft. enclosed office trailer. Fenced on 1/2 acre with power, water and sewer. Zoned Heavy Industrial including auto wrecking. Up to two acres available. Central Westside location. 250-769-7424

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Houses For Sale 7.75 acres, partially replanted, apples, grapes, 4400sq’ home, totally reno’d, new kitchen, tile, hardwood, alarm system, 5 carports, tennis court, courtyard & sauna. Fantastic view. 250-860-6325 & 250-878-3619

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SUNRISE Village, immaculate modular home, 2bdrms, 1.5 bthrms,newer roof, extensive laminate floors, gas f/p. MLS#10051132. David Jurome Macdonald Realty $189,000 250-862-1888.

Recreational 60’ Lakefront on Westside Rd w/quad bunk trailer (sleeps 10), holding tank & hydro. $75, 000. 250-938-0755

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22 (semi) W/S, 308 Savage W/S, 22 Single Rifle, Swedish Rifle, 6.5x55. (250)762-6136

$49,000. #207-3591 Old Vernon Rd, Kelowna. 55+ (Ranch MHP) Owner 250-491-0557

3bdrm & 1bath, kitchen & living rm. up & 1bdrm, 1bath, new kitchen & laundry in bsmnt suite. Good Condition. Rutland, near store & big park. $270,000, Ph: 250-717-8870

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Pinnacle Point Fully Furnished. 2Bdrm 2 Bath, secured underground parking and many amenities. Util incl. Pets Neg. Close to UBCO. Looking for long term tenant willing to sign a one year contract. Ref’s and DD $1400 mo. Call 250-804-3453

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Trout Creek Fruit Stand, 6215 Hwy 97, across from Summerland Motel, Open every day, local cherries, rainer cherries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, new potatoes, apricots, peaches, nectarines, free-stone peaches, plums, sweet and hot peppers, carrots, garlic, beets, pickling cukes, dill, beans, jams, syrups, honey, and much more! 250-490-0046

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1171 Caledonia Way West Kelowna, Aug 10, 8am to 4:30 pm, Washer/Dryers, round maple table & 4 matching chairs, dresser, rattan rocking chairs, stained glass cabinet, boy and girl baby/toddler clothes, toys, crib sets, bouncing saucers, playpen, stroller/car seat, household items. FARM ESTATE sale; Fri., Aug. 9th to Wed., Aug. 14th. 9am. 894 Stremel Rd. Vintage collectibles, retro clothing, apple boxes, kitchen items, etc... Glenmore 1370 Orchard Dr. Sat, 10 & Sun, 11, 8am-2pm. Moving Sale: household items & lots of sewing material. Glenmore 1737 Highland Dr. North. Fri. 10-6 Sat. 8-4 Moving Sale. Everything Must Go! G L E N M O R E / D I LW O R T H #8-673 Denali Crt. Sat., Aug 10, 8-2pm. Huge Estate Sale: furniture, antiques, art, household items & other misc. items. MUST SELL!! Beds, dressers Nite tables hide-a-bed & chair, coffee & end tables, electric FP, china cabinet, lamps, dishes etc etc! Sat & Sun Aug. 10th & 11th 10am-4pm Call when you get there (604)3772431 180 Hollywood Rd N.

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N.Glenmore 157 Magic Dr. Sat, Aug 10 8-3 furn., piano, hshld,dining rm set, bdrm set... Rutland 1195 Gaggin Rd. Sat. 8-3 Air Hockey Table, Mahogney airplanes, & MORE!!!!! RUTLAND 180 Dillman Rd. Sat. Aug 10th 8am-2pm Entertainment unit and MORE! RUTLAND 335 Felix Rd. Sun., August 11, 8-4pm. Wedding decorations, beautiful silk flowers, hswres, car stereo equip., RC helicopters & paintball gear.

RUTLAND, 863 McKenzie Rd. off Hwy. 33. Aug. 9, 10 & 11, 8-4pm. Assorted Items. SALE 11566 Pretty Rd 9am4pm Sat, Aug 10. Builder hardware tools,antiques etc. Sat & Sun Aug 10th & 11th 8am-2pm #2-1020 Lanfranco Rd. Entertainment centre, 9 peice oak dining room set. Moving! Downsizing Sale!!! SE.KEL. 3460 McCulloch Rd. Sat., Aug. 10, 8-12pm. Estate Sale: office & living rm furn., maple dinette suite, hshld & kitchen items, bikes & tools

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Affordable 1, 2 & 3 Bdrms. AC, near schools, shopping & bus route. Insuite laundry H.Up’s. Across from Park. Clean Quiet & Spacious. Sorry NO Pets. Well Managed Building (250)-861-5605 or (250)-861-5657

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BRAND NEW Queen Mattress & Box Set. Company coming? Tired of your old mattress? Still in plastic Mfg. warranty 250.870.2562

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9PC, 4 chairs, 2 captain chairs oak table w/hutch & buffet $800 obo (250)762-0379

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Quality Firearms Buy & Sell. Weber & Markin Gunsmiths The Best Little Gunshop Around 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575 Tue-Sat 10-6 facebook.com/WeberMarkin

PURCHASING old Canadian & American coin collections & accumulations. 250-548-3670

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10acres Hobby farm, w/3bdrm basement house between Vernon & Armstrong BC. 4855 Miller Rd. $429,000 (may finance). 1-250-546-8630

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PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS from $140,000. www.orlandoprojects.com Also: 1 precious 3 acre parcel, owner financing. 250-558-7888

GREAT STARTER HOME &/OR INVESTMENT ON RIONDEL RD.

Above Kootenay Lake. 4km to Ashram, Marine, Golf Course, Riondel & beach. 2 3/4 acres & 2 storey unfinished (but furnished) “Small is Beautiful” cabin. Good benches for building, one with lake view. In Aug, 12 appraised at $170,000 but older, flexible vendor open to offers & might carry part of mortgage for suitable person or couple. For info & viewing please call:

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Cars - Domestic

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

SUPPORTIVE living for any 2 seniors, keep your freedom while sharing a fully furnished suite plus get all your meals made, laundry done & all utilities included for only $1150 each, 250-718-7455 or 250317-3341

Duplex / 4 Plex 2BD. 2ba, fully fenc’d back yrd, cls. to DT & Capri, 5appl, NS, NP, DD & Ref’s req’d, $1250/mo. Avail. Sept. 15, 250-764-2891, 250-470-2185 AVAIL Aug 15th/Sept 1st in Peachland, 1830sq’ 1/2 duplex, 3bd, 2fl bth, summer kitchen down, fenced yard, shed/workshop, incl all appls & WD. $1450 incl utils except cable. Call 250-767-6043 SMALL 2bdrm 4plex, fridge, stove & utils incl’d., $750/mo. 2860 Scharf Rd. West Kel. Phone: 250-768-5381

Homes for Rent 2bd house for rent immediatley in the Rutland area, $1000/mo. Phone: 250-862-6977 or Reply to: t_rippel@hotmail.com

Shared Accommodation 1bd for rent in house. Shared kitchen, bath & yard. NP, incl. utils, male pref., hospital area. $450/mo. Call: 250-860-8031 2Bdrm 1.5 bath insuite laundry by OK college $437.50 +1/2 utils.ns. np.(250)808-4022

Well kept 3 bdrm 1 bath bungalow, lrg yard, dbl garage, priv. exit from partly dev. bsmt.,kitchen,gas fp,cent air,& bathroom upgraded 2007. Would like to rent long term but will sell at $389,900 if not rented. All showings start AUG 15. Available OCT 1st. Call Betty (250)-859-6555.

Furn’d large rm in 2bdrm suite, incl’s utils, digital cable, balcony, patios, security alarm, small pet ok, $650/mo. Phone: (250)860-7146

Master suite, private bath/entry, furn’d, incls utils, cable, lndry, close to college/hospital $650/mo. (250)-860-2194

Suites, Lower 1BD furn. semi-priv. ste, mature person, NP,NS $650. Util. incl. Ref. req’d. 250-765-0746 KELOWNA (DOWNTOWN) New 2 bdrm bsmt, 5 appls, W/D, own entry, on bus route, Prkng. NS/NP. $1050+1/2 utils. Avail now 250-769-7206.

Suites, Upper While we try to ensure all advertisements appearing in the Kelowna Capital News are placed by reputable businesses with legitimate offers, we do caution our readers to undertake due diligence when answering any advertisement, particularly when the advertiser is asking for monies up front.

3bdrm in Rutland, appl’s incl. w/d, cov’d deck w/bbq, $1450 250-215-1561, 250-765-7639

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Ofﬁce/Retail AVAIL now, ground flr retail/office space at 1511 Sutherland Ave. Sized at 1820 or 1684 sq.ft. Base rent $12/sq.ft. + triple net. of $3.95/sq.ft. Txt/ph David 778-872-2694 e:davidcurell@mac.com or to view call Keith 250-448-6797. IDEAL Office Space available for Medical Clinic. Conditions negotiable. Contact People’s Pharmacy at 250-491-1999.

Rooms for Rent BERTRAM ST. furn, wkly, long term, w/priv fridge, net, sat tv, kit, w/d. fr.$475. 250-861-5757 Room for $450 tv/cable/utils included, mature male perferred. 861-8907 250-317-2546

ROOMS from $430, ns, nd,nd a/c, near OC. 250-899-5756, 778-478-9331,250-575-3784

Antiques / Classics 1966 Dodge Polara 4dr, hd/tp, 383 power, new exhaust, tires & rims. 79,000 original miles $5400. obo (778)475-4918

Auto Accessories/Parts AAA Service 24/7, Cash For Cars. Call Paul Haul (250)808-9593 LYLE’S TOWING. FREE REMOVAL of unwanted vehicles. Pay up to $1000 for good vehicles. Lots of used parts for sale. (250)-765-8537

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Cars - Domestic Seasonal Acommodation ON Sandy Beach near Mission Creek & Hotel Eldorado. Beautiful view, furn’d, 2bdrm, 2bath, $2400/mo utils incl’d. Avail Sept. 15 (250)878-4259

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Fully furn’d bedroom, shared kit/bath cable, w/d, w.internet, Mthly/wkly, Avail. 862-9223

N.Glenmore, 3bdrm, 2bath, family rm., 5 appls, garage, 2 stall driveway, 2 decks, many parks/trails, near schools, NS, NP, Ref’s, $1280+utils+/g-r Phone: 250-718-2771

RENTAL PURCHASE 2bdrm + den & new sundeck. Completely remodeled, 55+ park, Winfield. $1000/mo. Call: 250-878-2229 for appointment

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2005 Chrysler CROSSFIRE.

RARE! Very low kilometers. Leather. Manual. Great condition. One Year Warranty Remains. Only $13,700 OBO Call (250)-878-4808

While we try to ensure all advertisements appearing in the Kelowna Capital News are placed by reputable businesses with legitimate offers, we do caution our readers to undertake due diligence when answering any advertisement, particularly when the advertiser is asking for monies up front. Refund Policy Our ads are non-refundable when booked for less than 4 weeks (12 issues), when cancelling a 4 week ad you will be refunded in weekly increments only, calculated at the appropriate discount level. Refunds not available for 1/2 price promotion.

Cars - Sports & Imports 1997 MAZDA Protege, in good running condition. Great for new driver. 778-484-3838 or 250-878-2588.

Recreational/Sale 1987 Okanagan 5th Wheel in excellent cond $3200 OBO all kind of extras (250)707-1164 1988 Dodge 250 Van Motorhome Fully Equip’d 318 Motor Low Kms Mechanical A1. $10,500 Takes it home! 250448-8507 1989 ECOCOLINE TRIPLE E M.H. Excell. shape. 79,000 miles. Sleeps 6-8. Everything in great working order. $10,000 obo (250)765-8945 1990 19ft Ford Econoline Camper Van, well maintained Ready to go. $9500 Call 250762-6945 1994 25’ Fifth wheel. Golden Falcon. Excel cond w/ air w/ new awning + roof. $6,500 A Must See! (250)769-4924 1997 Dodge Dually Diesel 3500 SLT leather $20,000 in receipts. C/W 2002 Jayco Designer 35 ft’ 3 slides Fifth Wheel Custom Kit., Oak cab Exc cond. $38,500 O.B.O. Call 1-403-703-4777 1998 Wanderer 25ft Fifth Wheel Sleeps 6, fully loaded, walk around bed, 1/2 ton towable, take a small car or travel trailer on trade. Priced $8,495 (250)-7693569 or (250)-870-3568 1999 Damon Challenger Class A Motorhome, Ford V10, 33’, one slide, 92,000 km, new tires, brakes & batteries, $27,500 obo. (250)365-7152 Castlegar 2005 Triple E Signature model High Quality. 38 Ft Unused W/D, 73,000 kms. New in 07’. 3 slides, 2 lrg luggage trays $119,000 Call 778-480-2007 2012 Montana 5th Wheel. 35.8’, 3 slides, double fridge, Corian, central vac, solar panels, micro, oven, exc cond. $55,000. 250-549-2202 Truck & Camper: 2001, Ram 2500 Cummins Diesel Laramie SLT auto, 160K, new tires; 2005 Northern Lite classic series 9’ w/solar panel & awning. Both in great shape $34,000. obo 250-545-0195 or 1-604905-8141

Scrap Car Removal AAA Service 24/7, Cash For Cars. Call Paul Haul (250)808-9593

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ARMOUR TOWING Scrap Removal,Will meet or beat all competitors pricing, 250-801-4199

BOAT 19 1/2 ft 74 Fiber form 302 Mercruiser & Trailer Fully rebuilt motor. Excell cond. $2800 (250)765-7930

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: Estate of KATHARINE L. KROEKER (KAT) formerly of 1609 MOUNTAIN VIEW AVE., LUMBY, B. C. Creditors and others having claims against the estate of the above deceased are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executrix, c/o Rosanne Jennens, 600 Curtis Rd. Kelowna, B.C. V1V 2C9, on or before September 30th, 2013, after which date the Executrix will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it having regard to the claims of which the Executrix then has notice. Executrix: Rosanne Jennens.

Sport Utility Vehicle 1990 RED 2 DOOR TRACKER

4 cylinder., 4 x 4. Removable Hard Top. New clutch & front brakes replaced last summer. Good city and bush vehicle. Runs good. Tires in good condition. New manual hubs. Have receipts for all work done. 275,000 KM Asking $2,900 Call (250)-769-0415

German built 1996 Klepper Aerius 2 man folding kayak incl sails, paddles, tiller foot control, karts. Like new, original price $4500. Sell for $2500. Ph 1-250-558-8698

Marine Services MARINE TECHNICIAN. Outboards Only. Shop Service. 30 Years. For Sale: 9.9HP Evin OBO,$475.Call:(250)765-6104

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Trucks & Vans 2007 Toyota Tundra, V8, auto and standard, only 27k, $19,500. 250-546-8630.

Boats 1977 Surecraft 19.5’ deep V, 4cyl inboard, trailer, skies,etc. $3000.obo (250)549-7003

2003 Four Winns Fish & Ski Freedom 180 F/S,

fully serviced 4.3L VOLVO PENTA engine, removable side windows for more fishing room, tilt steering, removable seats with interchanging seat posts, rear entry ladder, front control for rear leg trim, full cover with anti pooling poles, electric motor off bow for fishing, custom matched trailer, Bimini top.

This is really a great boat!! $15,000 obo. (250)354-7471 Nelson

MANTEO BEACH CLUB LTD. hereby gives notice that an application has been made to the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities pursuant to the Navigable Water Protection Act for the approval of the work described herein and its site and plans. Pursuant to section 9 of the said Act, Manteo Beach Club Ltd. has deposited with the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, and in the Yale District at Kamloops under deposit number C5750/ls a description of the following work, its site and plans: for a proposed marina on Okanagan Lake at Kelowna B.C. in front of lot number 3762 Lakeshore Road. Comments regarding the effect of this work on marine navigation may be directed to: The Manager, Navigable Waters Protection Program, Transport Canada, Suite 820, 800 Burrard Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6Z 2J8. However, comments will be considered only if they are in writing and are received not later than 30 days after the publication of the last notice. Although all comments conforming to the above will be considered, no individual response will be sent. Signed at Kelowna this 6 day of August, 2013. President, Manteo Beach Club Ltd.

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Options for finding some financial breathing room Many of us are faced with hard financial times at some point in our lives, having trouble to meet monthly bill or mortgage payments. Caught in that situation, sometimes it feels like there is no way out of such a financial dilemma other than to claim personal bankruptcy or to sell your most prized assets such as your house or vehicle and start over. We say to consider bankruptcy as your last resort, but in some cases that might be the only way out. There are other solutions that can be considered as well. Some B lenders will look at the equity in your property and not be concerned about your credit rating as long as you have a plan to get out of your financial burden. When looking at a credit application, the lender will look at if you lost your job, do you another one lined up that will provide a positive cash flow. Selling your home is a viable option if it allows you to pay off all of your debts and put you back on your financial feet again. By doing this you will hopefully be in a position down the road to improve

your credit and be eligible to be financed by one of the major financial A lender institutions. The main concern for A lenders is equity, being willing to possibly finance up to 75 per cent of the value of your property, depending on location and the condition of the home, providing you the financial resources to pay off your debts. The interest rates used by B lenders is generally higher than A lender financial institutions. If you are behind in your payments, it is paramount that you keep in touch with your financial institution or credit card holder so they know you are concerned about your credit. By doing so, most financial institutions will be kept abreast of your current situation and will work with you, as long as you’re trying. Of Prime Interest is a collaboration of mortgage professionals Darwyn Sloat, 250-718-4117, email dsloat@kelownahomemortgages.ca; Trish Balaberde, 250-470-8324, email trishb@kelownahomemortgages.ca; Kristin Rosdal, 250878-3007, email Kristin@kelownahomemortgages.ca.

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Real estate sales trends across OMREB region send mixed signals The Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board reported July 2013 sales activity of all MLS property types improved over the same month last year, but was still down slightly from June. “Following a fairly flat first quarter, the Okanagan-Shuswap has experienced a steady yearover-year increase in sales during the past four months. While some segments are heating up and seeing a turnaround in consumer demand compared to last year at this time—echoing stronger activity province-wide— overall market conditions are still stabilizing in our Board area,” said OMREB president Karen Singbeil, a Shuswap Zone real estate agent. “July is typically slower than June, and even more so this year, as some areas have seen more impact than others from the Alberta floods—especially the recreation market in the Shuswap and the investment condo market in the Central Okanagan—

segments that have also been affected by tighter credit conditions.” Due to the divergence in OMREB’s three market areas, sales activity tends to vary among property types zone-by-zone, Singbeil cautions. “Although sales activity during July saw a noticeable improvement in some areas and by property type, the Central Okanagan experienced more modest gains, and the North Okanagan saw a slight decline which is more typical of the summer months,” she said. “Prices within some property types, such as recreational waterfront in the Shuswap, have seen significant adjustments. “While unit sales may be increasing and showing a positive perspective, you have to look at prices within property types and sale price trends within different price points to really understand the overall picture of the current residential market.” Across the region from Peachland to Rev-

elstoke, overall sales of all property types during July improved by 12.4 per cent compared to 2012, to 716 units from 637. Total residential sales for the month rose 12.5 per cent to 640 units compared to 569 in July 2012. New listings taken board-wide for the month dipped 3.5 per cent with 1,472 listings posted compared to 1,525 last July, and inventory was down 8.8 per cent over this time last year to 8,976 from 9,846. For the Central Zone (Peachland to Lake Country), during July overall sales were up 13 per cent to 471, units from 417 in 2012. Year-to-date, unit sales for January through July saw a modest improvement (6.0 per cent) with 2,621 compared to 2,471 units during the same period last year. Total residential sales for the month improved 15.2 per cent to 432 units compared to 375 last year. The 915 new listings taken in the Central Oka-

nagan during the month showed a slight dip compared to 2012 (down 0.3 per cent from 918), bringing inventory down 11.4 per cent to 4,611 units from 5,203 last July. For the North Zone (Predator Ridge to Enderby), overall sales for July showed a nominal decline over last year at this time—down 2.7 per cent to 144 units from 148 in 2012. Year-to-date, sales were on par with the first seven months of 2012, dipping slightly (1.5 per cent—to 868 from 881. Total residential sales for the month were down 3.8 per cent over last year to 128 units from 133. While inventory for July dropped 7.2 per cent to 2,507 from 2,702 in 2012, the 344 new listings taken for the month declined 9.2 per cent from the 2012 level (379). “Now is a great time to buy in the Okanagan-Shuswap…to get into a home or recreation property at an attractive price,” Singbeil said.

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Thinking about buying a brand new home? While enjoying the excitement of looking for your new home, you also want to be well prepared for making one of most important investments of your life. Here are some suggestions from professional new home builders to help you make informed and confident decisions. Determine your price range early. Find out from your financial institution what size mortgage loan you qualify for, and get pre-approval. This combined with your down payment tells you the amount you can afford to spend on your new home purchase. Also, consider how much you are willing to spend—you may not want to go to the limit. Make sure you have room for “extras” in your budget. Purchasing costs go beyond the price of the home. Most likely you will want to personalize your home, adding extra features to the builder’s standard model. “Transaction costs” such as lawyer’s fees and land transfer taxes, can add up to one to two per cent of the price of the home. Most often, builders’ prices include GST/HST and applicable rebate. If not, this cost needs to be reflected in your budget. Make a list of your needs and wants. A home search can be time-consuming, and making a “shopping list” can be very helpful—there is little point in looking in the wrong areas or at homes that won’t work

THERE IS a lot of preparation and questions to be answered when looking at buying a new home. for you. In a world of many choices, a list also helps salespeople to guide you in the right direction. Research the builders. When you buy a new home, you also buy the builder’s expertise and reputation. Contact your local Home Builders’ Association for the names of professional new home builders. Verify that a company is registered with a third-party new home warranty provider. Ask lots of questions in the sales office—how long has the company been in business, and so on. Know what you are getting for the money. No two companies are alike. Brick siding on the front may be standard with one, while it costs extra with another. You may get a shelf with your fire-

place, or a full mantle. Go through each builder’s sales package to find out what is included in the price. Ask to see samples of the builder’s standard finishes (e.g. carpeting, vinyl flooring, cabinets and tiles). Find out what upgrades and options may be available, and at what cost. Also, note what brand-name products the builder is using and what manufacturers’ warranties come with them. Understand the builder’s warranty and after-sales service. Ask the builder or salesperson if your deposit is protected, and for what amount. What happens in case of completion delays? What if there are defects after you move in? Professional build-

ers have an established after-sales service program; they’ll also enrol your home in a third-party warranty program. Look at the warranty provider’s website and contact them to verify that the builder is registered. Compare. Most often, home buyers go through a process of elimination to narrow down their choice to the right home and the right builder. Make sure you compare value, not just price. Look at the features as well as at the quality of the finishing. Think carefully about the “intangibles”— the reputation of the builder, their service and their commitment to customers. Check out the lot. Developments may have restrictions on the location of individual home

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models in order to ensure a varied and attractive streetscape. If you are buying from models or plans, have a close look at the lot, considering such aspects as light and sun patterns, traffic, noise, privacy and so on. Consider the neighbourhood. Whether you are buying into a mature community or one under development, your neighbourhood is an important aspect of your purchase. Spend time checking out what matters to you— greenspace, recreational facilities, proximity to schools, shopping, services and public transit. When you choose a new development still in progress, look at the longterm plans. Consider what will the neighbourhood will be like in 10, 20 years.

s stabilization knocking at our real estate market door finally? The Central Okanagan has been feeling a steady sales cool down for months for a number of contributing factors—escalating inventory, fewer buyers, lower sale prices, tighter lending rules. However, looking back over the July statistics, there are signs of hope for the Central Okanagan buyers and sellers alike. New residential inventory dropped a mere 1.33 per cent when compared to July 2012. Currently, there are about 1,537 single family homes on the market, down from the previous year by 9.38 per cent. When comparing all REAL ESTATE the properties currently RUNDOWN on the market, from condominiums to acreages, the inventory has depleted overall from last year by 11.38 per cent. This is slightly tipping Ceinwen the scale from the sellMorgan ers turf to having all of the control to now perhaps the buyer’s realm gaining some footing. Sales activity picked up last month by 12.95 per cent. There were 221 residential sales in July, an increase of 6.25 per cent from 208 units sold for July last year. Condominiums faced a substantial jump in sales of a whopping 34.29 per cent increase. July reflected 94 sales for condos, up from 70 sales recorded for the same month last year. Sale prices remained fairly stable for July with a 3.45 per cent increase overall. The average sale price for residential single family homes was about $480,000, a slight increase of 2.72 per cent. Condominiums continued to pave its way with a bound from $223,000 for the average sale price in 2012 to $255,000 that’s a leap of 14.43 per cent. With the condo market saturated, you have to wonder are the times of change before us? While July reflects some positive numbers for the Central Okanagan real estate market, sellers still have to keep in mind that its price verses patience still when trying to sell you home. For residential single-family homes, the average time it takes to sell a property has increased over last year from 74 to 88 days. For condominiums, that selling time has gone up from 117 to 123 days on average. It’s easy to get carried away when the market reflects positive statistics. Sellers and buyers will start to believe that the real estate market has finally got its footing back—but remember that one good month does not constitute stability or dictate the future. Ceinwen Morgan works in the Kelowna real estate industry.

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