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The 1,300 km commute: The people Wade Paterson STAFF REPORTER

NEIL AND PAMELA

When Neil Wells and Pamela Black moved to Kelowna in 2010, they had a futon, a kitchen table, a few pots and pans and a great deal of uncertainty.

Three-and-a-half years later, sitting in their contemporary north Glenmore home, the couple talks about how they’ve built their lives in Kelowna over the past 42 months.

Wells and Black were living in Newfoundland in early 2010. Black had recently completed her bachelor of arts with honours in psychology at Memorial University of Newfoundland; Wells had wrapped up his three-year process operations engineering technology program.

In April 2010, Black decided she would move to Kelowna to pursue a Master’s degree, with a focus in forensics, at UBCO’s Centre for the Advancement of Psychological Science and Law. Following that decision, Wells had a tough choice of his own to make.

“I was kind of in a weird position, because I wanted to get something with my program and start getting resumé experience. At the same time, I wanted our relationship to keep going,” says Wells.

At that point, the couple had been dating for more than three years.

Wells understood there wasn’t an overabundance of local jobs in his field, so he knew he’d have to find something where he could fly in and fly out if he wanted to live with his girlfriend in Kelowna.

Luckily, his aunt works for Syncrude, one of the Alberta oil sands’ largest producers of crude oil, and was able to get him a job as a contract process operator with the same company.

It was a new experience for Wells, whose only previous job was part-time work at Shoppers Drug Mart doing shipping and receiving.

He explains he was nervous and not sure what to expect when he first travelled to Fort McMurray in August 2010.

“I was fortunate my aunt was living there. She took care of me, bringing me back and forth to work, introducing me to people,” says Wells.

“They train their workers really well, and I ended up being there probably two months before I actually even started my job. So I got extra training, which ended up benefiting me.”

As Wells began his new career, Black was also facing the challenge of settling into a new situation.

“Neither of us had been west of Ontario when we decided to move out here,” says Black.

“We had no clue what we were getting ourselves into.”

The first year wasn’t easy.

Wells was on a schedule that required him to work 11 days straight before getting three days off. After accounting for travel time, he and Black only had about 48 hours together, twice a month.

“It was really tough,” says Wells.

The young couple didn’t have a lot of material things at that point, either. They rented a small apartment in Rutland and owned a minimal amount of furniture.

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NEIL Wells and Pamela Black take advantage of their time together by taking their Labradoodle, Murphy, for a walk.

Wells would go shopping for one household item each weekend.

“One weekend he’d come home and we’d go get a mattress; the next weekend he’d come home and we’d go get a television,” she says.

During that time, Wells rented a car during his short visits home.

The couple didn’t own a vehicle, so Black utilized public transit to get herself to the university.

Wells knew his shift would eventually switch to six days on, six days off; he and Black tried to focus on that “light at the end of the tunnel.”

“We really learned to get better at speaking on the phone and use Skype and as many different types of communication as we possibly could,” says Black.

“And we’d try to spend as much time as possible with each other

when he was in town.

“It was definitely hard though.”

In July 2011, Wells was given a more desirable work schedule, which consistently gave him six days off in a row.

The couple agrees dealing with the separation has gotten easier over time, and they have figured out the best ways to schedule their time, both together and apart.

Wells works three

day shifts and three night shifts during his six days in Fort McMurray. He uses his time walking home from the bus stop after each day shift to speak to his girlfriend on the phone.

When he’s back in town, the couple takes care of chores and makes sure they spend time with each other doing things they enjoy, such as watching their favourite TV series or taking their dog for walks.

Black’s program at UBCO keeps her busy when Wells is working out of town. She tries to do more work when he’s away so she can spend more time with him when he’s home.

Although Wells tries to dedicate as much time as possible to his girlfriend, he realizes the importance of making other friends in the Kelowna area. And that hasn’t always been easy for him.

This year, he signed up to play with a local hockey team, but work commitments only allowed him to play in about one-third of the team’s games.

“It’s hard to build a close bond with them when you’re only there every three weeks,” says Wells.

“It’s difficult for him to build close relationships with people, and also be in on all of the inside jokes and everything that’s happening when that group is always hanging out, because he’s only able to make it every once and a while,” adds Black.

One of the toughest situations Wells and Black have had to deal with since moving to Kelowna happened at his sister’s wedding in July 2012.

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“I didn’t think too much of it that night, but I got up the next morning and it was still blurry.”

Black set up a couple of appointments when she returned to Kelowna. At first, an optometrist suggested she had acute onset nearsightedness.

“I didn’t trust that; I knew something else was going on. After a couple visits to the doctor and a blood test, I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes.”

Although Wells was initially in town when Black found out about her condition, he had to go back to work a couple of days later. Black found herself struggling to understand her new medical requirements on her own while her boyfriend was working.

She did her best to explain what she had learned to him when he returned home from work.

“It was really scary. I didn’t really know what was going on. Eventually we were able to start scheduling my appointments with the diabetes educator around times when Neil was here.”

Wells says that was probably the hardest time for him: Having to be away from his girlfriend in order to go to work.

“If she happened to fall asleep, and I texted her and she didn’t answer, the worst started running through my mind.”

On several occasions, Wells asked friends to check on Black to make sure she was OK. “Luckily it’s never gotten to the point where I’ve been unconscious,” says Black.

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It’s still only a skeleton of what’s to come, but the new Kelowna Yacht Club building is getting rave reviews.

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All the details should be known soon enough, however, as a mild early winter allowed for a longer work season, and the whole building is scheduled to be completed some time between the end of June and July.

“We have a very aggressive schedule and the contractors are all working hard, in the evenings and on the weekends to get the project done on time,” she said.

When all is said and done, the old building will be torn down, which is bittersweet.

“There are lots of memories tied up with the old building,” said Hicks.

“But we will foster the same camaraderie in the new building that transpired in the old—and there will be more people involved.”

Hicks pointed out that there are more ways to be a member in the club, these days, too. For example, not everyone has to be a boat owner.

“We have corporate and social memberships for people who want to engage in the social life, like the water, and like the club environment, but don’t have a boat,” she said.

Meiklejohn Architects is behind the nautically themed clubhouse. When completed, it should look a bit like a large boat on Kelowna’s shores.

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Abra Playfair rarely met other women during her time working as a paramedic in northern Alberta.

Being the only female crew member was “really hard,” at first, she says.

She quickly noticed her fellow male crew members often talked about “men things”— usually using vulgar language to do so.

“You have to be a certain kind of woman to be able to work with that

many men around you,” says Playfair.

The paramedic, who works for BC Ambulance Service when she’s not employed in the northern Alberta or B.C. oil fields, wasn’t deterred.

She was always “one of the guys” growing up, so she was optimistic she could fit in with her crew.

“At first it was really hard. There were lots of phone calls to mom; lots of phone calls to my best friend.

“But as you spend more time with the guys, they become your friends—and they respect you for what you’re doing up there.”

The Fort St. James native became a paramedic in January 2010.

Since then she has divided her time work-

ing for BCAS and doing stints in the northern Alberta and B.C. oil fields— when there is work.

Along with looking after those who are injured, Playfair is required to keep track of every crew member, and check in with them periodically to confirm their locations.

Initially, it was the appeal of a higher paycheque that brought her to the region.

“I know that sounds bad, that it was all about money, but that’s really what draws most people up there.

“You stay in for about 21 days in a row, you’re working 12-hour days, then you usually get a week off. So it’s hard… but when you come out your bank account is full.”

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The day Tony MacKenzie leaves for Fort McMurray for another two weeks of work, he updates his Facebook status, indicating he’s on the right path with the perfect people in his life.

“We will get to where we all want and need to be: Together,” he writes.

“We just have to keep walking it with love, patience and faith.”

The night before that, he sits on a beige leather love seat in his Kelowna living room, explaining how life’s path brought him to Fort McMurray, and how he hopes it’s a temporary solution.

The 44-year-old for-

mer federal meat inspector was recruited to work in northern Alberta as a construction survey assistant in 2008.

His job was interrupted later that year with the economic downturn.

He returned to the industry in the spring of 2010 until 2012.

MacKenzie took most of 2013 off to focus on finding work in the Okanagan.

“After 10 months of not being able to find anything suitable, I was forced to go back,” he says.

In November 2013, MacKenzie was offered a job by Athabaskan Resource Company and has since been working 14 days on, seven days off.

He says he enjoys the work because he’s part of a team that’s actually building something.

“You’re working with the world’s largest machinery, building huge projects,” says MacKenzie.

“It encompasses a lot of things that I enjoy.”

Although MacKenzie has job satisfaction, he doesn’t enjoy the distance separating him from his family, which is comprised of his fiancé, Laura Forester, her daughters—

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“When I’m at work, I’m constantly thinking about home.

“It’s challenging to go away and leave your family…you miss the little things, like a hockey game or a dance recital.

So you’re making those sacrifices.”

MacKenzie says time with family is his top priority when he’s in Kelowna.

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went up north, she was single; now she is in a serious relationship.

She expects to get another two or three years out of oil field paramedic work, but it’s not a longterm career for her.

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Black completed her Master’s degree and is now enrolled in the clinical psychology Ph.D program at UBCO; Wells has gained valuable experience up north and is constantly building up his resumé—recently completing his power engineering ticket.

The couple purchased their first home in March 2013. They drive their own vehicle. They have a labradoodle named Murphy.

“We’ve come a long way,” says Black.

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an adequate job in their hometown that fits their skill set; others see working in northern Alberta as a way to gain experience and beef up their resumé; many simply enjoy the paycheque.

“There are people who are addicted to the lifestyle and the paycheque,” says MacKenzie.

“They’re making ridiculous amounts of money, so they’re spending ridiculous amounts of money.”

While MacKenzie says he is appreciative of the money he receives, he’d gladly take a pay cut to be working in the Okanagan, closer to his family.

For now, he’s in Fort McMurray to gain experience he didn’t previously have, with the hope those skills will help him find work in the area.

“I don’t want to be going; right now it’s a necessity.”

In January, being away was particularly hard for MacKenzie as Laura got quite sick and was hospitalized.

“I got the phone call on a Tuesday and was home that evening. (My company) was able to transfer my tickets and give me the extra week off.

“None of my family is here, so we didn’t have anybody to step in and care for the children—so I had to come home.”

He says he is appreciative Athabaskan Resource Company accommodated the situation; however, he would’ve come home whether they were able to switch his ticket or not.

MacKenzie’s goal is to find a job closer to home within the next 12 months.

And this year is a big one for he and Laura; the couple is eyeing down a wedding date in October.

But, for now, MacKenzie appreciates the positives. His company pays for his flights to and from Fort McMurray; he’s living in a “very good” camp; he manages to speak to Laura every night.

“We make sure that every night, before I go to bed, we Skype or FaceTime,” he says.

Just before the conversation with MacKenzie ends, his four-year-old, soon-to-be stepdaughter, runs across the living room, taps his leg and says, “I like you.”

“I like you, too,” says MacKenzie. wpaterson @kelownacapnews.com Twitter: @PatersonWade

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City in Action CounCil HigHligHts Professional Arts grants

Council approved 2014 Professional Arts Operating Grants of $25,000 to the Alternator Centre for Contemporary Art and $55,000 to the Okanagan Symphony Society. Staff will report back to Council on additional funding recommendations for the Kelowna Ballet Society.

Arts, Culture & Heritage operating and Project grants

Council received an update on the recipients of the 2014 Arts, Culture and Heritage Operating and Project Grants and highlights of the 2013 recipient’s achievements.

Keloha Event Funding

Council approved a $15,000 grant from the Strategic Events Fund for the 2014 Keloha Music and Arts Festival. Keloha is a three-day eclectic music festival with a tropical feel, art displays and creative activities. In 2013, the event attracted about 4,000 people per day with about half coming from communities outside the Okanagan.

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Council received information about the Our Rutland project and the community engagement timelines. The engagement process is intended to foster a sense of neighbourhood in the Rutland Town Centre through capital projects and/or community programming by building on ideas from stakeholders, residents and businesses. Have your say at getinvolved.kelowna.ca. kelowna.ca/council

PubliC notiCEs Holiday hours at civic properties & family events

To mark Family Day, City Hall will be closed: Monday, February 10 Swimming, skating, curling, Park & Play and more will be available throughout the day at the Parkinson Recreation and Capital News Centres. Have your BC Family Day Passport stamped by exhibitors and you will be entered to win some great prizes. For more information, visit kelowna.ca/recreation.

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take a fresh look at Pandosy Waterfront!

The City of Kelowna and the community are working together to craft a new plan for Pandosy Waterfront. It’s an exciting area where the lake and the locals meet. The site includes seven City-owned lakefront properties on Abbott Street, north of Cedar Avenue.

To get involved: · Share your ideas through the City’s online engagement tool at getinvolved.kelowna.ca until February 21. · Volunteer for the two-day design charrette (an urban design workshop) scheduled for February 25 and 26. · Review charrette outcomes in person or online at the end of each workshop day. · Attend an open house on February 27.

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PubliC HEARing Notice is given that City Council will hold a public hearing on: tuesday, February 18, 2014 at 6pm Kelowna City Hall, 1435 Water street Council Chambers Council will hear representations from the public who deem an interest in the properties affected by proposed amendments to the Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 10500 and Zoning Bylaw 8000 for:

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Portion of Lot 8, Sections 18 and 19, Township 27, ODYD, Plan 1991 Except Plan KAP80286 and KAP87038 Bylaw No. 10912 (OCP13-0008) Bylaw No. 10913 (Z13-0009) The applicant is proposing to amend the Official Community Plan Future Land Use Designation and rezone the subject property to construct an ultra-violet water disinfection facility. An amendment to the Official Community Plan (OCP) Future Land Use designation for a portion of the subject properties is required from part AGR – Resource Protection Area and PARK – Major Park and Open Space, to apart PSU – Public Services Utilities and PARK – Major Park and Open Space. A rezoning from A1 – Agriculture 1 to P4 – Utilities is also required. official Community Plan Amendment: From the REP - Resource Protection Area designation, PARK - Major Park and Open Space designation to the PSU - Public Service Utilities designation as shown on MAP A. Requested zoning change: From the A1 – Agriculture 1 zone to the P4 – Utilities zone as shown on Map B. owner/Applicant: Black Mountain Irrigation District (BMID) / Aqua Consulting Inc. (Bob Hrasko)

The applicant is requesting Council support for a Liquor Primary License for a new liquor primary establishment located on the subject property.

Proposed Change: A new liquor primary establishment with a total capacity of 250 persons, operating between the hours of 11am-2am 7 days a week. owner/Applicant: Finnasha Holdings Corp. Inc. No. BC0905417 / Rising Tide Consultants Ltd. for DV8 Entertainment Inc. Comments can be made in person at the public hearing/meeting, or submitted online by email to cityclerk@kelowna.ca, or by letter to the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 1J4.

Presentations at the public hearing/meeting are limited to a maximum of five minutes.

If a person has additional information they shall be given further opportunity to address Council after all other members of the public have been heard a first time. no representation will be received by Council after the conclusion of the public hearing/ meeting.

In compliance with Council Policy No. 359, the following liquor primary license amendment application is currently under consideration by Kelowna City Council:

Correspondence, petitions and e-mails relating to this application must include your name and civic address. Petitions should be signed by each individual and show the address and/ or legal description of the property he or she believes would be affected by the proposal.

Correspondence and petitions received between February 4th, 2014 and 4pm on Monday, February 17, 2014 shall be copied and circulated to City Council for consideration at the public hearing.

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Any submissions received after 4pm on Monday, February 17, 2014 will not be accepted.

Notice is given that City Council will hold a public meeting on: tuesday, February 18, 2014 at 6pm Kelowna City Hall, 1435 Water street Council Chambers

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The public may review copies of the proposed bylaws, Council reports and related materials online at kelowna.ca/council or at the Office of the City Clerk at City Hall from 8am-4pm, Monday to Friday, as of February 4th, 2014 and up to and including February 18, 2014. inFo: 250-469-8645

The Glenmore Landfill will be open regular hours, 7:30am to 4:45pm and Parkinson Recreation Centre will be open from 10am to 3pm. inFo: 250-469-8600

Removal of Highway Dedication

Council will consider the permanent closure and removal of the highway dedication of a portion of Road adjacent to Sutton Glen Park on: Monday, February 17, 1:30pm Kelowna City Hall, 1435 Water street – Council Chambers Pursuant to Section 26 of the Community Charter, the City intends to sell the “Closed Road” under Bylaw No. 10910, being a portion of Road adjacent to Sutton Glen Park and consolidate it with the adjacent City-owned property (Sutton Glen Park), having an area of 479.0 m2.

The public may review copies of the proposed Road Closure and Removal Dedication Bylaw No. 10910, on kelowna.ca or at the Real Estate department at City Hall, 4th Floor, from

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To the editor: As part of Agri-Tourism Kelowna, I want to express how important the visitor centre is to my business.

My business is not located on a major traffic artery and the city has limited directional signage to us. Without the diligence of the visitor centre most people would never find my location.

The presence of the visitor centre is imperative to any small tourism driven business in Kelowna. We need to keep our visitors in our local area and keep the tourism dollars in Kelowna.

While the airport has impressive numbers for visitors, without the visitor centre and the persistence of their staff promoting Kelowna venues, that financial component to our city is much at risk.

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n a blissfullaws prohibited KATHARTIC liquor ly sunny day parents from dragging last September, their kiddies into drinkI rolled my 10-monthing establishments, even old bundle into a downif all they wanted to do town establishment with was indulge in a nice the expectation of indulsmoked meat sarni. ging in some proper pub Now, before you go Kathy grub.

Michaels on thinking that I’m a I’d just crossed the fool—for this reason, threshold when the anyway—I’d like to words, “Can I help you?” came at me point out that my granddad often took in that pointed way that really means, “I me to pubs when I was a child…when won’t help you.” my family was visiting him in England.

Checking that my shirt and shoes Also, not long before I’d tried to bring were indeed on, it seemed clear that my little human to a pub lunch in Keservice should follow, but I was politelowna, I’d had a very pleasant one on a ly informed that wasn’t the case. The recent mini-break to Portland. sleeping human rolling with me was Small people, the same as adults, the big stumbling block. were free to go wherever, assuming Turns out, babies aren’t allowed in they were well-behaved. pubs.

Right?

Apparently I was the only person They have to be well-behaved, or in B.C. who’d failed to understand that what the hell are their parents doing

taking them out in the first place? Seriously, if a child starts screaming and acting a fool in a public place, they should be asked to leave, just like their larger counterpart would be.

And, if there are any issues with them, then why the hell are they being allowed to parent?

These are the only relevant questions when it comes to whether children should be granted access to pubs.

So, when the B.C. government re-announced their support of a litany of changes to liquor laws I assumed there would be widespread rejoicing on this point, at the very least.

On the heels of last week’s ‘renouncement,’ however, a local online forum started being populated with deep thoughts about how children will only ruin the peaceful atmosphere of Kelowna’s pubs.

Of course, that’s largely laughable.

There’s enough loud, obnoxious be-

haviour from teenagers, old people and everyone in between to mask a little enthusiasm from children.

Then there are those who are worried that it will create a drinking culture among those who are too small to know the difference between beer and beet juice.

That, of course, is also stupid. There are whole countries that manage their drinking culture better than it’s managed in Canada, and children-with-parents are allowed in their pubs.

And the fact remains, not all pubs will have to open their doors to families, so the discerning drinker in need of some peaceful reflection can still find some place to go. Maybe the loo.

Regardless, cheers fellow parents.

Let’s do lunch sometime in the spring, when the new regulations take effect.

Kathy Michaels is a Capital News reporter. kmichaels@kelownacapnews.com

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Ideas for Kelowna after being away To the editor: My family moved back to Kelowna almost two years ago, and were away for a total of eight years.

From living in other cities (in Alberta and British Columbia), I have seen what makes a city more attractive to visitors and locals. Kelowna has very little beach-front property available to the public.

One simply has to travel to other cities with lakes to realize this. It is so important to keep what little beach front we have left, and should be trying to allow better access to such

areas.

Building the new tourism office where it will block the view of the lake and putting in more parking lots, is not the answer.

I like the idea of perhaps one or more small kiosks, to do the same job.

I would also like to see a continued effort to build longer bike and walking trails linking all of our city together from north, to south, and east to west.

As for Rutland, I would like the community of Rutland to be given a vote if they would like to rename Rutland. I realize the name was given af-

ter a pioneer, but truly, one must think of the connotations that come to mind when a suburb is called ‘Rut’land (most probably think “in a rut”). We have small towns called ‘Peach’land and ‘Summer’land nearby, perhaps we could think of a name more suited to the Okanagan lifestyle.

The area called Springvalley, for example, is far more appealing and light-hearted. It could be a simple way to change how others think about Rutland. The local Rutlanders could come up with a new name

and perhaps some of the $100,000 made available for Rutland, could be used for a vote.

Sidewalks are a great way to tidy up and beautify a city. I would like the City of Kelowna to put more emphasis on building sidewalks, as well as crosswalks, in Rutland and other areas of Kelowna. Major bus routes need sidewalks first. I realize this takes a great amount of time and tax dollars, but I think Kelowna needs to start thinking big.

A larger police force would also benefit Kelowna. I have noticed the lack

of a visual police presence in our city. I would like to see more police cars on patrol per day per sections of Kelowna. I believe many other citizens would side with this fact, and I think it is important we write letters to make our voices heard.

Kelowna already has the natural beauty and many wonderful people.

We now just need to continue to ask for improvements for the safety and longevity of our city.

Victoria Strandebo, Kelowna

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Some people still want to talk to a human being To the editor: Pity the poor civic government employees, for they will never please all. Every time they come up with an idea somebody blasts them.

I have often looked at that horseshoe shaped parking lot at the foot of Queensway and thought something needs to be done here.

This would be a great spot for a visitor centre with all the foot traffic, and a rerouting

of the waterfront walkway to follow the shoreline.

Remember the population still alive who knew a world without screens is still significant. Some will change, some will not and they will seek out a source of local knowledge.

For example, many lament voice menus on the phone and would prefer a live person. There is a continuing shift to self-serve

and, although often convenient, there is the attendant loss of human contact.

Also, I think the need will carry on for those of any age who want a choice to live life through the eyes of each other instead of staring robotically at shallow screens for every question.

Rodney Kozar, Kelowna

Whole world is failing the ‘test’ Syria presents To the editor: The civil war in Syria constitutes a test for the world. A test that, so far, we have collectively failed.

The crisis in Syria is complicated, the warring

factions are divided by religion, ethnics and ideologies.

One of the few ways to influence the situation would be to stop militarily support to Assad. A multinational trade em-

bargo with the countries that support the Assad regime should be called for.

Russia remains the Assad regime’s staunchest ally, playing a pivotal role in that it supports the Syrian government in

its war with the Syrian opposition.

As we continue “business as usual” with Russia (including the Olympics in Sochi), it is done against a backdrop of catastrophic human suffering

in Syria.

We must do better than this.

Dave Carter, Castlegar

search for and persecute cooks and laundry workers all over the world, as accessory to murder.

“Simply being where the killing took place would be enough for a conviction.” Wow.

Yet the liars, like Bush and Blair etc., who are responsible for the devastation of Iraq and the death of about a million Iraqis, and millions more crippled for life and left homeless are raking in

Walk for Alzheimer’s thanks To the editor: Thank you, Kelowna, for walking. To everyone who helped make the 2014 Investor’s Group Walk for Memories a success, your contributions make a difference to those in our community who are living with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia.

There were 23 events held across the province on Jan. 26. In our community, we raised more than $25,000—and counting—to support the work of the Alzheimer Society

of B.C. If you’d like to add a donation to show your support, please visit www.walkformemories. com today.

Funds raised not only support research into the causes, treatments and cure, but also allow the Alzheimer Society of B.C. to continue to offer valuable programs and services to impacted individuals and help these people in our community adapt and live well at every stage of the disease.

Special thanks go to

our dedicated volunteer committee for the countless hours each member contributed; and to the Catterson family for sharing their journey through this disease with our community.

I’d also like to thank our event sponsors Investors Group.

We look forward to seeing you next year on Jan. 25, 2015.

Pearse Walsh, chairperson, Kelowna 2014 Walk for Memories

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Moments before hundreds of Rutland Middle School students gathered for a pep rally to show their support for Neilson, he emailed rally organizers a video-taped message thanking them, the students and the community for their support.

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RMS and where his mom works as a certified teaching assistant.

“You don’t know how much it means to me to have such a great group of kids, and the whole community, backing me.”

Neilson, racing in his first Winter Olympic Games, only took up the sport six years ago and has already become a top gcontender for a medal.

His parents, Fiona and Brian, were on hand at dthe school Thursday and called the level of support -for their son, especially cfrom the RMS students eand staff, “unbelievable.”

Each class at the school undertook a project to show their support for Neilson—31 projects in all.

Fiona Neilson said her son was thrilled when he learned of what the kids had done. “Sometimes it’s a little overwhelming,” she said tearing up.

The parents will fly to Russia next week to cheer on their son, who they said has worked so hard for this moment considering his late entry into the sport.

Training to be a physical education teacher, he took it up as part of a fitness training program and was so good he

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NEWS caught the eye of Bobsleigh Canada, who invited him to train in Calgary.

Neilson is one of two Kelowna athletes on the Canadian team in Sochi, the other being local freestyle skier Kelsey Serwa.

On Thursday, city councillor Colin Basran, on behalf of Mayor Walter Gray, proclaimed Feb. 6 as Eric Neilson Day in Kelowna.

Decked out in specially made T-shirts with the words Go Eric Go and a gold medal on the front and four lines describing him on the back, the students at RMS cheered loudly during the rally, especially when Neilson’s

parents spoke and when they learned they would get to hear directly from the athlete himself.

The back of the shirts say: He is straight outta Rutland He is an Olympic skeleton racer He works for Canada Post He loves sushi and peanut butter He is Canada’s Eric Neilson.

“I just hope he does his best,” said his father following the rally. “A medal would be icing on the cake after all he has achieved so far.” awaters@kelownacapnews.com

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BRIAN and Fiona Neilson, parents of Kelowna Olympic skeleton racer Eric Neilson, address a pep rally in support of their son at Rutland Middle School on Thursday.

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Local gymnasts Whistle makes saves when most needed look strong leading up to provincials ▼ ROCKETS

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When the Kelowna Rockets jumped out to a 4-0 first period lead on Red Deer, Wednesday night at Prospera Place— outshooting the Rebels 23-8 in the process— it looked as if it could be an easy night for Rockets back-up goalie Jackson Whistle.

That was anything but the case for Whistle, starting in front of Kelowna fans at Prospera Place.

The Rebels stormed back into the game, fired 30 shots at Whistle over the final two periods, but the West Kelowna native held the fort—he was named the game’s first star as the Rockets won 4-3—and bailed out his teammates who struggled to find the success they had in the first period.

“It’s a mental challenge for the most part when early on you’re watching the majority of the play happen in the other end of the rink,” said Rockets goalie coach Kim Dillabaugh. “It can be a challenge to stay in the game but when his work-

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ROCKETS netminder Jackson Whistle makes one of his 35 saves on Wednesday night at Prospera Place in Kelowna as the Rockets beat Red Deer 4-3. load came in the last 40 minutes he was able to come up with some big saves at key times when we needed them.”

Since being acquired by the Rockets before the start of the 2012-13 WHL season, Whistle has made 37 appearances with the Rockets. This season the 18-year-old incumbent to 20-year-old starter Jordon Cooke appears to be hitting his stride, especially

in his last handful of starts.

“I think he has made good improvements and good additions to his game,” said Dillabaugh.

“He’s shown that even though he’s not playing a starter’s role yet he’s been able to come in and perform and give us a chance to win some hockey games. Especially in his last four or five games he’s done a good job and stepped up for us when

we have needed him.”

After facing just eight shots in the first period on Wednesday, Whistle was challenged in the second, making several big saves as Red Deer came out much stronger. Then in the third, the Rebels finally beat Whistle, one of three goals he would surrender in the period, but he held strong and turned aside several chances with his team ahead by just a

goal.

The 18-year-old said as a goalie you have to be mentally tough and just focus on the chances coming your way.

“You just think to yourself about stopping the next shot,” he said following the game. “You can’t think of what happened in the past. You just have to focus on the next shot.”

The Rockets have a busy weekend of home games coming up this weekend as they host Edmonton on Friday, Victoria on Saturday and then Seattle on Monday in a special 2 p.m. start on the B.C. Family Day holiday.

Whistle says it’s an important weekend for the team against some stiff competition.

“We have to play a full 60 minutes,” he said. “Edmonton and Victoria are two of the better teams in the league so we have to be ready to go. On Monday it’s going to be different playing in an afternoon game and I hope all the kids and families are excited to come out and watch us.” kparnell@kelownacapnews.com

Vees inch ahead of Warriors for WHL top spot In a tight race for top spot in the B.C. Hockey League Interior Division, the West Kelowna Warriors will head out on a two game road trip this weekend, looking to keep pace with the Penticton Vees as the BCHL comes down to the final dozen or so games in its regular season.

The Vees (30-13-2-4) broke a first place tie with

a win on Wednesday night as Penticton doubled Trail 6-3 to inch two points ahead of the Warriors (2913-3-3).

Penticton now leads West Kelowna by two points in the Interior Division where the top five teams are separated by just 11 points with Salmon Arm currently occupying the fourth and final playoff spot with Merritt a point behind.

West Kelowna will play two road games this weekend, traveling first to Merritt (25-18-4-1) on

Friday night to take on the Centennials before heading north to Prince George for a date with the Spruce Kings (28-15-3-2).

The Warriors are coming off a solid 5-2 win over Salmon Arm on Tuesday, snapping the Silverbacks five game winning streak and getting back into the win column after a pair of losses last weekend.

West Kelowna was

missing several regulars in the win but it’s expected some players will return on this weekend’s road trip.

Andy Desautels, Braden Pears, Ryan Ivey, and Jordan Masters were all scratched for the game but may get back into the lineup soon.

Okanagan Gymnastics Centre’s female artistic gymnasts are off to a strong start in 2014, after compiling 36 medals at an early season competition.

Many of the Kelowna girls are looking strong and confident heading into the B.C. championships which will be held next month in Kamloops.

After competing at two different competitions in the Thompson-Okanagan region, the local gymnasts attended their first event of the season last weekend on the Lower Mainland.

In the Provincial 2, 8-9 year old category, Amanda Jaggard earned a silver medal in the all around after a consistent medal placing on each event. Jaggard earned a silver on the vault and bronze medals on the uneven bars, balance beam and floor exercise.

Samantha Pelletier won a silver medal on the floor and Naomi Schraeder earned a bronze on the vault.

In the Provincial 2, 10-year-old category, Kayleigh Nicolson was the top Kelowna athlete finishing in third place all around after a solid performance on all four events.

Kamryn Greenhalgh won gold on the vault after a performance with a stuck landing.

Dixie Cabel earned two silver medals on the vault and uneven bars.

In the largest category of the competition, Taylor Bowden, competing in Provincial 2 Tyro (11-

12 year old) finished with a fourth on the floor out of 29 athletes.

Kenedi Woodcox competed in the Provincial 3 Argo (10 and Under) category and earned a bronze in the all around. She also brought home a gold on the floor exercise, a silver medal on the vault and two bronze medals on the uneven bars and balance beam.

In the Provincial 3 Tyro (11-12) category, Grace Akurienne earned two bronze medals on the vault and floor exercise.

Camille Phillips competed on her 11th birthday and earned a bronze medal for her performance on the uneven bars.

Vanessa Bulcock competed in the Provincial 4 Novice (13-14) category and earned the top spot after winning the vault and balance beam and earning second place on the uneven bars and floor exercise.

Jenna Mick competed in the Provincial 5 Novice (13-14) category and earned second place all around with a score of 50.90 after finishing in second place on balance beam and floor exercise and earning third on the vault and uneven bars. Mick is in a good position heading into B.C. Championships which is also trials to Western Canadian Championships for this level. Gymnastics BC will take the top five athletes in this category to Westerns.

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Immaculata senior b’ball girls impressive The goal of the Immaculata senior girls basketball team heading into last weekends KSS Best of The West tournament was simply to compete against some of the province’s top teams. Not only did they compete, the Mustangs, currently ranked No. 1 in Single A, sported a perfect 4-0 record in the tournament that featured six triple A teams, including No. 3 Riverside of Coquitlam, No. 5 MEI of Abbotsford, and the No. 10 KSS Owls.

Rounding out the field were two top ranked

Double A teams, Duchess Park, No. 2 and Vernon Secondary, No. 3.

“This is a special group, they are young and they are improving each time they are on the court,” said coach Dino Gini. “Their compete level is the best I have seen.”

Running with some of the top senior girls teams in the province was even more impressive when you examine the Mustangs’ young roster. They dressed a lineup including one Grade 9, six Grade 10s, three Grade 11 play-

ers and just one senior.

“We have built a strong foundation, which started years ago, our program is solid, with great assistant coaches and great support from our teachers and our principal and, of course, from the players’ parents,” said Gini.

“I demand a lot from the kids and they continue to raise their level of play…we still are learning and still have parts of the game to improve on but I am so proud of this group of girls.”

Owls down Pen Hi with strong 4th quarter Kaitlyn Lafontaine struck for 17 points to lead the Kelowna Owls to a 5839 victory over the hometown Pen Hi Lakers Tuesday in Okanagan Valley senior girls basketball action.

Hannah Friesen added

eight points, nine rebound and had four steals as KSS overcame a strong start by the Lakers.

Pen Hi led 21-1 at the half before Owls found their rhythm and put the

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Antisin behind bench to assist Ok Rockets’ home stretch As the saying goes, what’s old is new again for the Okanagan Rockets of the BC Major Midget League.

With assistant coach Dave Whistle accepting an offer to help his former club, the Cardiff Ice Devils of the British Elite Ice Hockey League, the Rockets turned to a fam-

iliar face to help the players and head coach Mack O’Rourke down the

stretch.

Misko Antisin, who guided the Rockets during the 2009-2010 season, has stepped back behind the bench for the Rockets as an assistant coach.

“When Dave had the chance to return to England on a short-term assignment we encouraged him to take the opportun-

ity and run with it,” said Rockets general manager David Michaud.

“It’s never an ideal situation to have a coach leave for an extended period of time in the middle of the season like this, but knowing that we had an individual of Misko’s calibre able to step in and help has certainly made this

process much easier,” Michaud said.

Whistle, who won his return to the bench with Cardiff 2-1 over Nottingham Saturday night, is expected to be away until early March.

Until then, Antisin is more than thrilled to be back behind the bench with O’Rourke and the

Rockets. “It’s such a great opportunity to work with these young men. This is a very skilled group and they are so receptive, as a coach, it’s always great to work with such high end players” said Antisin.

The Rockets will spend the week preparing for another key weekend as they travel to Burnaby

to take on the Vancouver NW Giants.

The Rockets find themselves two points ahead of the Giants in the race for top spot and home ice advantage in the BCMML playoffs. The games go Saturday at 7:45 pm and Sunday at 9:30 am. Games can be seen at www.playfullscreen.com

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Four provincial swimming titles for AquaJets’ Zakala Josh Zakala led the Kelowna AquaJets with a multiple golden performance at the B.C. AAA swimming championships last weekend in Kamloops.

Zakala, 15, hit the top of the podium four times, capturing the men’s 1500 free, 100 free, 100 back and 200 backstroke.

His performance in the 100 back was good for a KAJ club record, lowering the previous mark of 58.57 set by Roland Bauhard in 1997 to a time of 58.31.

Zakala was one of 10 AquaJets who competed at the provincial meet.

The Jets placed 21st out of 46 teams across the

province.

Head Coach Peter Wilkins was pleased with the results. “We had all 10 swimmers earning points for the team, making second swims, and a couple of exciting relays step up,” Wilkins said.

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100 Back, 200 breast; 7th 200 Free, 8th 100 Breast),

Kyra McNulty (8th 100 Back).

The group earned 33 best times throughout the gruelling four-day competition. First time AAA provincial member Madison Kornell had 100 per cent best times throughout the event, along with teammate Molly Hill. Julien Roberts, 16, finished his season with a great meet, earning five best times and two finals.

“The meet was a stepping stone for a lot of the group, providing their last opportunity to brush up and get ready for Western Canadian Championships in two weeks time in New Westmiinster,” added Wilkins. “Overall, the meet was a very positive experience for the team.”

Cornell snags bronze at Swim B.C. Thirteen athletes from the Liquid Lightning Swim Club were among some 600 swimmers from across British Columbia at the 2014 Swim B.C. AAA Short Course Age Group Championships held Jan. 31 to Feb. 3 at the Canada Games pool in Kamloops.

Lightning swimmers set 40 personal best times, 14 individual club records and three relay club records.

Kassidie Cornell, 17, won the bronze medal in the girls 16 to 18 100 metre breaststroke with a personal best 1:13.53.

Cornell also took the bronze in the 200 breast.

In the boys 14 and 15 division, Craig Mathieson, 15, swam to three fourth place, two fifth place and one sixth place finish. Mathieson broke Mike Crone’s club rec-

ord from 2003 in the 200m Individual Medley with a 2:13.87. He also broke his own club records in the 100-m butterfly, 50 freestyle, 100 backstroke, 200 breast, 100 free and 100 breast.

Danielle Douglas, 17, finished fourth in the 50 free, seventh in the 100 back and eighth in the 200 back.

Dylan DaSilva, 12, came sixth in the 200 fly.

He took over 22 seconds off his 400 IM to finish eighth and break Lucas Tyler’s club record from 2012 with a 5:21.65.

Jessica Forbes, 15, placed eighth in the 50 free with a personal best 27.53.

Chantelle Douglas, 14, swam 100 per cent best times and broke Alex Holland’s club record in the 100 back from 2007 with a 1:08.59. She also

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13-14 girls team of Clarisse Obedkoff, Kyrah McNulty, Molly Hill and Axana Merckx dropped 21 seconds of the old mark in the 4x200 Free, followed by the senior girls team of Skye Kinnear, Tia Itterman, Katie Dunlop and Obedkoff smashed 34 seconds off the record in the same event. The third record breaking relay was swam on Sunday by McNulty, Dunlop, Kinnear and Itterman, shaving six seconds off in the 4x50 medley relay in a time of 2:05.0.

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Alex Diaz, 16, broke his own club record in the 400 free with a 4:14.82 and took out Luke McIntosh’s club record in the 50 free from 2011 with a 25.89.

Forbes, along with Jamie Hellard, Liz Aguiar and Danielle Douglas set a club record in the girls 18 and under 800 freestyle relay.

DaSilva, Mathieson, Hoel and Scott Andreen teamed up to break the 18 and under boys 200 free relay record from 2011.

Diaz, Hoel, Mathieson and Andreen set a club record in the boys 18 and under 800 free relay.

Emil Dimitrov, head coach for the Liquid Lightning was pleased with the team’s performance.

“There was excellent participation from the Silver group swimmers and the Gold group performed very strong based on their stage of preparedness,” he said.

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▼ OLYMPIC HOCKEY

Rolling the dice with Luongo

C

orey Crawford is hardly a household name in hockey mad Canada and he will certainly not increase his name recognition ranking during this month’s Olympic Games either.

That’s because he is not taking part.

Amid all the controversy that residents north of the 49th parallel have endured the past months regarding who is, or is not, a member of Canada’s Olympic hockey team, the name Corey Crawford has barely garnered a whisper.

By the time this year’s gold medal game is over in Russia, however, anticipate some discussion by armchair coaches around the world on whether or not Corey should have been involved.

Sadly the answer is— duh, yes for sure.

When the final game puck is dropped at this year’s Olympics, chances are good it may well be old nemesis Canada and Sweden lined up across from one another.

The biggest mystery for many will be, can Carey Price carry the team all the way—because Roberto Luongo will not.

When Team Canada’s original roster was announced in January, questions arose about two or three players who were not named to the line-up.

With so many stellar players available, obviously some great talent would be left off. That, of course, did not stop the boo-birds and naysayers from making comment.

(Moi included).

The majority of controversy revolved around Martin St. Louis, Claude Giroux, and Dan Boyle not being picked for the team in favour of Matt Duchene, Jamie Benn and P.K. Suban.

Discussion also swirled around about Crawford being rejected over Price, Luongo or Mike Smith. With the exception of St. Louis, who was ultimately picked this week to replace injured Steve Stamkos, I had no issues on decisions made—except Crawford.

However, the brain trust in charge of team Canada clearly has greater confidence in Luongo than I do.

Roberto’s days in the sun are nearly done, and with the exception of the last world wide hockey on the big stage (when Luon-

HODGE PODGE

Charlie Hodge go led Canada to gold) he has dropped the ball in big games fairly regular.

Crawford, on the other hand, has helped Chicago Black Hawks win two Stanley Cups.

With that in mind, here are my men’s Olympic hockey predictions.

Sweden will edge Canada in overtime with one of the Sedin twins notching the winner.

[Editor’s Note: It was announced Thursday that Henrik Sedin will not be playing.]

No team has the overall depth of Canada, certainly at centre ice and on defence. The two biggest concerns are the use of too many forwards playing on the wing instead of centre where they normally play and the questionable goaltending consistency.

Sweden is the next overall team with depth, boasting strong goaltending and forwards. The two weaknesses for the Swedes will be perhaps defence and players playing wounded.

Russia could replace Sweden in the final, however, injured players are again a question with the likes of Pavel Datsyuk, Alexander Ovechkin and others still bruised and battered. Defence is somewhat suspect for the Russians as is goal but perhaps the club’s biggest threat is the pressure of playing at home. If former NHL star Ilya Kovalchuk and some of the other Kontinental League players pull through, Russia could take it all.

Team U.S is big and tough up front but their defence sucks. I am still shocked that big-mouth bully Brian Burke and others were silly enough to not have Bobby Ryan named to the club.

Finland (with Temu Selanne playing his sixth Olympic games) could likewise do very well this Olympics, but I look for

teams such as Slovakia and the Czechs to take a step backwards this year.

Based on the snubbing of Ryan, Crawford, and prior to this week St. Louis, I compiled a team of rejected players and the list would make one heck of a team.

I call this group the United Nations Castaways.

Consider this team’s medal potential: Goal: Corey Crawford, Corey Schneider, Craig Anderson, Tim Thomas.

Defence: Chris Letang, Dan Boyle, Keith Yandle, Brent Seabrook, Jack Johnson, Dustin Byfuglien, Erik Jonson.

Forwards: Bobby Ryan, Claude Giroux, James Neal, Milan Lucic, Brad Marchand, Taylor Hall, Logan Couture, Joe Thornton, Eric Staal, Mike Richards, Kyle Okposo, Brandon Saad.

I figure that line-up is good for at least a bronze medal.

All that is left now is for someone to drop the puck and let the cheering begin.

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ENTERTAINMENT THEATRE

Even people who fit into the “gender binary” of society sometimes have trouble living up to the stereotypes.

Performers, story-tellers and transgendered Canadian duo Ivan Coyote and Rae Spoon bring their world-toured play, Gender Failure, to University Theatre in a free performance Wednesday, Feb. 12, 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Coyote and Spoon relate their own experiences of “gender failure,” growing up and living in a society where being transgendered is often misunderstood, questioned and cloaked in ignorance.

Spoon, a transgendered man, is also the subject of the National Film Board musical documentary My Prairie Home, with their 2013 album of the same name serving as the score and soundtrack to the film.

The documentary is about growing up and surviving in an evangelical Christian family premiered at the Vancouver International Film Festival and was released theatrically in Canada.

The film is an official selection for Sundance 2014 and is nominated for a Canadian Screen Award for Best Feature Documentary.

An award-winning author of six collections of short stories, one novel, three CDs, four short films and a renowned performer, Coyote’s first love is live storytelling. Over the last 13 years, Coyote has become an audience favourite at music, poetry, spoken word and writer’s

festivals from Anchorage to Amsterdam.

Gender Failure is presented by Theatre 26, UBC’s Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies, the UBC Pride Resource Centre and The Jane Rule Endowment for the Study of Human Relationships.

THEATRE

New Vintage Theatre will present an evening of song, scenes and comedy featuring Kelowna’s most prominent and up and coming theatre artists.

Patrons are encouraged to dress in black to recreate the style of the very first cabaret house circa 1881 Paris, which housed such luminaries as Picasso and Strindberg.

Among the performers will be Kelowna favourites Dorothy Dalba, Ray Mordan, Arlene Irwin, Janet Anderson, Elana Bizovie, Jarred Meek, Ruby Bullock, Janelle Neufeld, Dana Murphy, Bailey Strand, Joe Welton, Graham Daley, Ashley Lewicki, Tamara Ross, Geoff Millar, Anika Hodgson, Klaya Hodgson-Stock, Evan Jackson, Hailey Sabourin, Aletha Currie, Pulp Fiction Coffeehouse’s Chloe and Danielle and mistress of ceremonies Bonnie Gratz.

The show will be presented Feb. 21 and 22, 7:30 p.m. both nights.

The Black Box Theatre is located at 1375 Water St. For ticket info call 250-762-5050.

PHOTOGRAPHY

On Thursday, Feb. 13, 5 p.m., the ongoing Okanagan Institute Express

series at the Bohemian Café, 524 Bernard Ave. in Kelowna, will presents Through the Lens: The Art of Photography.

Join photographers Donna Duke, Lori Mairs and Lynda Miller as they discuss digital images and dialogue on the fascinating, ever-changing medium of photographic imagery.

This will mark the 265th event the Okanagan Institute has held since the Express series got underway in 2007.

NIGHTCLUB

A Tribe Called Red will be coming to Kelowna to perform at the Sapphire Nightclub on Feb. 21.

The group has toured non-stop across Canada and internationally this past year following the release of their sophomore album, Nation II Nation.

The album has enjoyed rave reviews, and earned five nominations and four wins at the 2013 Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards, and was short-listed for the 2013 Polaris Music Prize.

ALTERNATOR GALLERY

The Alternator Centre for Contemporary Art’s window gallery will feature local artist Jolene Mackie and her stylistic work, entitled Duende.

Mackie’s large-scale wall drawing has an extraordinary presence, depicting tempests of ocean, wind, and seafaring vessel. The artist’s imagery appears on both the wall and the containing glass, giving the illustration even more dimension.

The exhibit space will be up from now until March 15. A reception and artist talk will be hosted by the Alternator gallery on Saturday, Feb. 15 3 p.m.

That reception will be shared with an open-

Entertainment IN THE LOOP ing and artist talk by Ella Morton for her exhibition, Geotrope.

The Alternator Centre for Contemporary Art is an artist-run centre located in the Rotary Centre for the Arts, 421 Cawston Ave.

ART GALLERY

The idea of combining a celebration of the best in local cuisine with works of art that guests can purchase and take home turned out to be a popular combination for the Kelowna Art Gallery at its 2013 Appetite for Art fundraiser.

Appetite for Art will be held Saturday, March 15, from 7 to 10 p.m., the art gallery’s most significant fundraising event of the year.

The money raised will help fund ongoing educational and children’s programming at the art gallery such as the 2014 school tour program, Family Sundays, Art Adventures camps, art programs for the vision impaired, and CON-

NECT— an art program for adults with developmental disabilities.

Tickets for the Appetite for Art Fundraiser are $120 per person, or four for $420. They can be purchased directly from the art gallery online at www.kelownaartgallery. com, or by calling 250762-2226.

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Kelowna Actors Studio continues their 11th season with The 39 Steps, a novel adapted for the stage which in turn became a move directed by Alfred Hitchcock.

Loaded with references to famous Hitchcock films, plus hilarious slapstick and a gripping spy plot, The 39 Steps is a comedy delight for both film buffs and theatre-goers.

The play will run from Feb. 5 to 22, with tickets available at the Kelowna Actors Studio, 1379 Ellis St. in downtown Kelowna.

Call 250-862-2867, ext. 200.

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The Kelowna Canadian Italian Club will present its annual St. Valentine’s Gala Dinner & Dance fundraiser for the Variety Club Telethon on Saturday, Feb. 15, at the Immaculate Conception Church Hall, 839 Sutherland Ave. Cocktails will be served at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30 and the dance starts at 9 p.m.

Music will be by “Melodia” a band from Vancouver.

Tickets are $40 for adults; and $20 for 16 & under.

Tickets are available at Pharmasave in Glenmore; Mediterranean Market on Gordon; Valoroso Foods on Sutherland; and Ferrara Italian Market on Benvoulin & KLO. For more information check out our website www.kelownaitalianclub.com or call Emilio at 250-763-7078 or 250317-2035.

ELVIS REVUE

Kelowna will be one of 10 tour stops for The That’s The Way It Is Tour celebrating the music of Elvis Presley.

Presley impersonator Randy Elvis Friskie will be joined by his Las Vegas Show Band to pay musical tribute to movie music memories by Elvis of the 1950s, ‘60s, and ‘70s His special guest will be his daughter, singer Cassandra Friskie.

The show comes to Kelowna on Sunday, Feb. 9, at Kelowna Community Theatre.

Tickets at OnTourTickets.com or call 1-855411-7500.

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NANCY and Anne Wilson will bring their band Heart to Prospera Place on June 28.

The rockin’ Wilson sisters of Seattle, better known as Heart, will perform at Prospera Place on June 28.

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cy Wilson, first showed the world that women can rock when their band Heart stormed the charts in the 1970s with hits like “Crazy on You,” “Magic Man,” “Barracuda,” “Straight On,” “Even It Up” and “Kick It Out.” Not only did the Wilson sisters lead the band, they wrote the songs and played the instruments, making them the first women in rock to do so.

Heart continued topping the charts through the ’80s and into the ’90s behind huge hits like “These Dreams,” “Alone” and “Never.”

Across four decades and 14 studio albums, Heart has sold more than 35 million records, and their influence on music over the last four decades led to their induction last year into the Rock’n Roll Hall of Fame.

Joining the Wilsons on stage will be drummer Jason Bonham, son of famed Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham.

The three originally came together to perform a version of the classic Led Zep tune “Stairway to Heaven” at the Kennedy Center Honors tribute to Led Zeppelin in December 2012.

More than six million fans have watched that performance online and purchased the track on iTunes.

It will no doubt be part of the closing songs for each show on this tour being a dedicated tribute to Led Zeppelin.

Also filling up the concert lineup in the coming months at Prospera Place will be Canadian rockers Hedley on Feb. 15, Chicago on March 13, ZZ Top on March 20, and Yes on March 21, 7:30 p.m., Collective Soul on April 4, and country music star Paul Bryan on May 4. For tickets call 250-762-5050 or go to www.selectyourtickets. com.

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What is worse is that we have that voice in our head (usually my wife’s) saying to me: “You know I’m right.”

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Systems in our body begin to acquire deleterious effect when we become sedentary.

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Then we ask ourselves: “When did this happen? I used to be so fit?”

It’s a lot like watching your fingernails grow. It is a slow process, we can’t see it, but it is happening at such a slow rate just the same.

This is February, a month we look at our New Year’s resolutions and say: “Oh yea, I was going to do that thing,

wasn’t I?” January was full of good and well meaning intentions. We were serious. But then life continued to happen.

The kids went back to school, the Christmas bills are still there to some degree and the Seattle Seahawks won the Super Bowl. We didn’t count on this back in January.

My mom said it best: Until the age of 25, we get the body we are born with; after 25, we get the body we deserve. Uggh.

Another correct female voice in my head. She’s right.

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What is this and what will it cost me?

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Be careful, though.

You may like it and its effects. Walking everyday can lead to other things.

Indeed it is the gateway activity to other dangerous things and it is habit forming.

Before you know it, you are hiking or joining a gym or some activity group like yoga or Tai Chi. Side effects may include weight loss, sleeping better, more energy, improved immune response, etc.

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The beginning of any process that lasts always starts with one thing—a beginning. I guarantee you; you will be amazed at how easy it was to start.

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ON THE slopes at the Kitzbuehel ski area.

Snow polo and skiing in Austria’s Tyrolean Alps Alan Behr CONTRIBUTOR

KITZBUEHEL, Austria—The bar woman poured Pommery Champagne free of charge from her stand in the VIP tent, the cold French wine lighting up the cold Austrian morning. The annual polo on snow competition held outside Kitzbuehel, in the Tyrolean Alps, had just begun, and no time had been wasted in making the long white tent worth the price of entry.

Prosperous middle-aged men were eyed by more prosperous women of a certain age and ignored by those attractive young things who can pick out a truly rich man at 50 meters in dense fog. Outside, the day’s four matches were held in quick succession, the play called alternatively

in German and English. The coed teams of three players each shared their talents with great spirit, smacking oversized red balls through goal posts of vivid green.

As with so many polo events, whatever the playing surface, the scene outside the VIP enclosure was a majestic melange of equine grace, of mallets wielded like weapons for medieval combat, and of saddle-borne shouts in multiple tongues. The scene within the VIP enclosure and along its rim was awash with the indifference to play offered by so many polo spectators everywhere. The English-language announcer tried to encourage interest until he called out with faintly pained irony how the fans were biting their nails over the excitement on the field; when even that drew no reaction, he dared a few innuendo-laced

jokes, if only to pass the time. But tradition is tradition, and on this morning, the priority given to off-field maneuverings could not be disturbed by sporty exhortations—except when the horses charged nearly within arm’s reach.

The polo weekend (known officially as the Valartis Bank Snow Polo World Cup) was added to the Kitzbuehel winter calendar in 2002, as a run-up to the annual World Cup races on the Hahnenkamm, the region’s signature mountain.

The Hahnenkammbahn flaunts the treacherous slope known as the Streif—a 3.3 kilometer kamikaze dive that is famous on the circuit for leaving scant room for error and none for nervous doubt.

Years ago, my wife and I had come to Kitzbuehel to test our uncompetitive skills against

the Streif family course (the portion available for public use) and we had succeeded. We had stayed at a hotel inside Kitzbuehel itself—a town that, with its Christmas-story good looks is about as close as possible to what will come to mind if you now shut your eyes and imagine the perfect Tyrolean ski town. Now imagine that town standing close enough to Munich to serve as that prosperous city’s version of the Hamptons and you will understand why Kitzbuehel is a must on both the winter sports and winter party circuits.

What we did not know, and as the parents of a 4-year-old boy were grateful to find out, was how brilliantly and paradoxically this wealthy sport and party town is set up for families with

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passes through Rail Europe (on the entire route, our son was able to travel for free); we had the passes activated at a German Rail counter inside Munich Airport, boarded a train right there, and about three hours later we were in Kitzbuehel.

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tel. The Kitzbuehel ski area is vast, with 170 kilometres of runs and 51 lifts of various kinds spread over interconnected peaks above seven villages and towns. We chose to stay at the Kempinski Hotel Das Tirol, in nearby Jochberg, for an important reason: We wanted Ryan to learn to ski. The year before (and a year is a long time in early childhood development), Ryan had refused even to put on his boots but for a few minutes, having heard a careless remark by an adult who had said she would not ski because the boots were painful. This time, as winter approached, I rented him boots for the entire season, encouraging him to walk and stomp around our apartment in them until they felt familiar. He now seemed game to give skiing a try—provided that we took care to have the sport presented in a way that would not ap-

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THE VALARTIS Bank Snow Polo World Cup is an annual polo on snow competition held outside Kitzbuehel, in the Tyrolean Alps of Austria. pear daunting.

So I had troubled myself to call ahead to discuss ski rental and ski school details, but there proved to have been no need. At the Kempinski, opening onto the lobby is a shop that rented us skis, poles and boots.

Star Command, I’m going to need more time.

Just beyond is the ski room to store equipment when not in use, and just steps opposite that is the desk where Katrin, of the Skischule Jochberg Ski School, organized Ryan’s daily lessons. The hotel’s restaurants were one floor above the lobby, and our junior suite, complete with a wickedly fun glasswalled bathroom and a mountain view, was two floors above that.

Each day, we would have a family breakfast— encouraging Ryan toward yogurt and fruit, even as he celebrated his first experience with croissants.

By 9:20 each morning, Ryan and the other children in his class had to be in their gear, waiting in front of the ski room. Depending on the day, one or two teachers skilled in early childhood winter sports instruction would lead the little team outside

for beginners’ lessons that would last until noon.

The first couple of days were on the bunny slope adjoining the hotel. In good snow conditions, the Kempinski is ski-in, ski-out, allowing guests to shoot onto the mountain by an adjoining lift, thereby avoiding any logjam at the main gondola, the Hahnenkammbahn, which operates above Kitzbuehel proper. Due to low snow cover in the valley, however, the neighbouring lift was closed, so by day three, the teachers were taking Ryan & Co. by car to Pass Thurn, at the far end of the region, where conditions remained good and where Ryan learned the v-shaped technique I had called the snowplow when young but which was here referred to as either the wedge or, more charmingly, the piz-

za. Meanwhile, the hotel shuttled my wife and me to and from the Jochberg gondola, a scant threeminute ride away, giving us such easy access to the slopes it felt as if we were cheating.

After class each day, we would pick up Ryan and bring him to the Kids Club, where a staffer would feed the children, play with them and otherwise keep them engaged while the parents got in their own skiing. Late in the afternoon, we would all head as a family to the spa area.

At home, Ryan was well on his way to learning to swim, and at the Kempinski’s indoor pool, he practiced his aquatic moves with his mother—to the point that it took combined parental persuasive powers to get him out each day. (Note to parents: Because the pool is too deep for a preschooler to stand, be prepared to stay with small children who are not yet able to swim independently.) Little ones are not allowed into the steam, cold mist and sauna portion of the spa, which is as coed as the Kitzbuehel polo teams and which,

by Alpine tradition, is to be enjoyed in the nude.

Curiously, however, most spa users during our stay chose to keep their bathing suits on.

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ning, while my wife hit the slopes early and with her characteristic vigour, Florian, the head concierge, took me for a spin in a white Porsche, curving along Alpine roads, the engine rumbling, the countryside a picturesque blur.

We had most of our dinners in the Steinberg, the hotel’s main restaurant, where, depending on the night, it was either a six-course event or a copious buffet centred on a regional dish prepared in full view. One night, we treated ourselves to Sra Bua, the hotel’s unique and excellent Asian-fusion restaurant—although Ryan, whose idea of a perfect dinner is plain pasta, does not appreciate such nuanced cooking quite yet.

By the end of the week, Ryan was making great progress in his skiing—which he was learning the way we wanted him to: with the basics of proper Alpine technique.

My wife had found what she had come for: ski days so complete and across terrain so varied and expansive, she was literally the last skier down one day—the deep-blue dusk threatening to fade into black, the lifts closing as she exited, her vision clouded by thick spray from the snow-making machines that fired up daily once all guests were thought to have cleared off. And I had gotten what I came for: a few unstrained hours a day of skiing and spa-going; good food and a lovely se7lection of Austrian wines not available at home; espressos, apple strudel and toy shopping in town; a g-force cruise along Alpine roads in a borrowed Porsche; and thundering polo washed down by Champagne that flowed as clear and cold as Alpine spring water.

And we all had fun together as a family. As winter vacations go, that is hard to beat on any account.

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Getting There: We flew Lufthansa from New York to Munich—in economy and yet in comfort. www.lufthansa.com; 1-800-645-3880. You can always rent a car, but the trains in the region are so good, it is hardly worth the trouble. If you are going to spend any time traveling around the region or beyond, get a train pass in advance from Rail Europe. Depending on your itinerary, the total discount off the combined price of individual tickets can

A week’s rental (of highend gear) for two adults and one child: about $700.

Ski School: Our son’s group classes with the Skischule Jochberg were about $47 per day. Tel: 1-43-(0)5355-5342.

Lift Tickets: You can buy them at the main valley lift stations. Six-day adult ticket: $280 to $315, depending on dates. Small children ride for free.

Apres Ski: On Kitzbuehel’s main street, we enjoyed espressos at Centro, a cafe / restaurant with a pizza oven at its entrance, and at Praxmair, a traditional pastry shop/cafe. There was a late-night party at a Club Take Five for the polo teams, but for our thrills, this mom and dad visited the Spiel Fuchs toy store and the Parish Church of St. Andreas, which holds an intimate but sumptuous Baroque interior within a Gothic edifice.

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WITH ITS Christmas-story looks, Kitzbuehel is about as close as possible to what will come to mind if you shut your eyes and imagine the perfect Tyrolean ski town. be substantial. As an example, a flexible pass that allows for four days of rail travel within Austria within a one-month period costs about $200. www. raileurope.com; 1-800622-8600 (USA); 1-800361-7245 (Canada).

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From rather ordinary to rather extraordinary Tampa, Florida – Being the best at something is an achievement, and doing it repeatedly is impressive.

The Honda Civic’s 16-year streak as the best selling passenger car in Canada is nothing short of astounding. For the introduction the 2014 Civic, Honda chose usually sunny and hot Tampa, to introduce their latest update. It was sunny but anything from hot, with overnight temperatures near freezing.

Honda has been improving the Civic continuously since the 7th generation model was introduced as a 2012 model. Last year, for 2013, they updated the styling, handling and interior of the 2013 model and now for 2014 they are at it again.

Looks The styling focus for 2014 is on the coupe. Roughly 15 per cent of all Civics are sold as a coupe, the most dominant player in the small coupe market. Last year, this sedan received updates to the front and rear styling to help make it look more upscale and sophisticated, and this year the coupe gets a similar update to the front and back, but the changes are meant to provide a sportier look with a bit more aggression.

The most aggressive version of both

addition, the front seats are very supportive and the steering wheel is low and small for a racy feel. What is new for both the sedan and this coupe is the introduction of Display Audio system that is available From fuel on the EX and Touring economy to reliability, models. This is a large iPad-like touch-screen resale value, cost design that lets the driver of ownership and access many functions Inside sportiness the 2014 from the radio to apps One of the reasons that Honda Civic is a good that piggyback off your the Civic is the best iPhone. (No Android apps selling car in Canada is choice yet but they are working the practical, yet sporty Zack Spencer on this.) This taps into the interior in both the sedan power of your phone, in and coupe. Many people, the big screen, with full including me, didn’t integration. I liked the speed and funcinitially like the split dash with the tion of the design but really missed a speedometer on the top and the tarotary dial to adjust the volume over a chometer on the bottom, but over time touch screen volume design. Yes, there this design has proven to be a winner. is a volume control on the steering I was wrong. The split design now wheel but one next to the radio would incorporates more information to see complete the package. without having to take your eyes off the road. The trip computer and other Drive functions like radio station information Honda has made one small change are just below the front window. In and one big change to help with fuel the sedan and coupe is the SI model that gets an even more forceful grille and front bumper design plus a rear spoiler and lower air diffuser. Wheel sizes have also changed with the regular coupe receiving 16-inch wheels, up from 15-inches, and the SI now bumps the size from 17-inches to 18-inches.

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The many improvements made to the car over the past three-model-years, has taken the Civic from rather ordinary to rather extraordinary.

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In addition, there is a sport mode and paddle shifters on the steering wheel to help liven things up. Honda has done a first rate job here and their efforts have been rewarded with a six per cent improvement in city fuel economy and an overall drop from 6.2L/100km combined to 6.0L, something very hard to do with such a small car.

The driving dynamics of the Civic has always been very good due to a fully independent suspension and willing engine. The 143hp is a nice match for this car and the CVT is a great complement. The 5-speed manual is a blast to drive but it could use a 6th gear on the highway, as the high-revving engine can get noisy. The steering is crisp and the car overall instills a high level of confidence.

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Channelling your inner teenager in the snow Picture this: You’re a teenager with a driver’s license, your wealthy parents have left you alone for the day and there has just been a huge snowfall.

Turns out, they decided to take the SUV and the Porsche Carrera 4S is sitting all by its lonesome in the garage.

All your friends are busy so you’ll need to make your own fun today. But how?

The key to this stellar coupe, which generally remains under armoured guard, somehow surfaces.

Then you hear a voice calling your name. You look around and wonder if you’re imagining things or if the milk you drank for breakfast had expired.

You look down at the key fob and it is speaking to you. Through its German accent you decipher words like, “traction control off,” “sliding sideways,” “car control,” and the best of all, “you won’t get in trouble.”

Then giddiness overcomes your body. Your eyes widen.

Your smile is uncontrollable.

Before you know it you’re nestled cozily in the heated sport driver’s seat, looking where you want to go and having the time of your life; sliding sideways on a snow and ice track in a $140,000 sports car.

Life is wunderbar. The best part about this teenage dream is that it’s not a teenage dream.

It’s a reality.

For those wanting to learn car control on a designated ice/snow track, it’s entirely possible thanks to Porsche’s Camp4 training school. The track’s location is less than a couple of hours outside of Montreal, Quebec at Mecaglisse. It’s a playground for the German automaker’s, rear-wheel drive 911 Carrera S and Cayman, along with the all-wheel drive 911 Carrera 4S. You’ll have the opportunity to drive all three vehicles in various parts of the facility.

Whether you are learning how to control over and understeer on the oval, or learning how to appropriately kick the back end out by blipping the throttle at

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the slalom, chances are, you’ll have a grin on your face the whole time.

And if you spin out, you just keep going.

The program commences with a driver’s briefing and drivers are introduced to their instructors.

Proper seating position is explained and then it’s time to hit the track.

Exercises are done with two people to each car, and each Porsche is equipped with radios that are linked together. That way, the instructor can talk to you and give you pointers while they observe what’s going on.

Sometimes you get praise.

Sometimes you get constructive criticism. It’s just part of the process.

Two major points that were stressed in any of the exercises were: look where you want to go not where you are going and the tires can only do one job at a time.

The latter means that if you are trying to brake and turn in tandem, chances are you won’t have the maximum amount of traction, and therefore, you can upset the balance of the car and possibly not execute the manouevre you were trying to do.

Even if you do make a mistake, you just dust off the snow and try again.

The Camp4 program originated in Finland in 1996 and has since been executed around the world.

It’s hard to believe how much you can learn in such a short amount of time.

And how much your face will hurt afterwards! – That’s not even because of sub zero temperatures.

The cost of Camp4 is

$5,195 (plus applicable taxes.)

That includes three nights accommodation at The Esterel Suites & Spa (a luxury hotel in a nearby area,) two full days of driving and all your meals and transfers from the track.

As I said, even if you mess up, you keep going. And no, you won’t get in trouble for having fun. It’s part of the learning experience.

Visit http://www.porsche. com/canada-pde/en/winterdriving/ for more information. alexandra.straub@drivewaybc.ca

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Second gen Mazda3 a zoom-zoom hit with Canadians turbocharged engine, yet it Mazda3 2010 to 2013 is still an extremely fast car.

The new generation Mazda3 Changes to its drive shafts launched in 2010 was an were designed to reduce immediate hit with Canadian torque steer (which still compact car buyers. exists) and a torque-sensing The car, available as a sedan limited-slip differential was or 5-door hatchback, is a added to the drivetrain. nicely proportioned car with Mazda claims a top speed curvy styling lines, more My enthusiastic defined front fenders and a assessment following of 250 km/h and zero to100 km/h time of 6.1 seconds. distinctive (happy face) front a first drive was Engine output (263-horseair take.

The zoom-zoom mind-set that it was the most power) is the same as the 2009, however it provides may not be used in the adrefined compact car a more progressive release vertising today but it is still I’ve ever driven. of torque that peeks at very much alive at Mazda 3000 rpm and 280 lb-ft is and my enthusiastic assessBob McHugh available. Its fuel consumpment following a first drive tion rate is also faster at 11.5/8.0 L/100 km was that it was “the most refined compact (city/highway). car I’ve ever driven.”

This generation Mazda3 initially came in Inside there’s enough room for four, maybe three trim levels GX, GS and GT. There’s also five, adults provided those up front are a high-performance edition called Mazdaswilling to share leg room. There’s more peed3. A hood scoop, which directs air flow cargo room in the hatchback, however, the to a turbocharged engine intercooler, gives added security offered by the sedan’s trunk the Madaspeed3 a more distinctive frontal might be preferred and used prices tend to appearance. be lower.

The only significant change in 2011 was the inclusion of electronic stability and traction control as standard on all models.

The 2012 model year brought the introduction of Mazda’s “Skyactiv” performance and fuel-saving technologies, offered initially on the mid-range GS trim line. A direct-injected 2.0L engine is mated to either a special 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission. It also got a mild exterior and interior restyling job that included as updated (subdued happy-face) front grille.

Mazda3 is highly rated by Consumer Reports for dependability, offers great value for the money and can certainly be one of the better buys on the used car market.

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#KC02008802 – 42 Papers Ethel St. 2301 to 2775, Grenfell Crt.

#KC03011101 – 38 Papers Casorso Rd. 3705 to 3728, Mission Springs Dr. 3705 to 3721 Odd Side Only, Springside Crt, Springtide Pl, Springwood Crt.

#KC05024101 – 48 Papers Ackerman Crt, Bentien Rd. 960 to 1138, Toovey Rd. 800 to 829

#KC05024200 – 139 Papers Lone Pine Crt, Lone Pine Dr, Ray Rd, Toovey Rd. 845 to 1355

#KC08003012 – 53 Papers McCallum Rd, Menu Rd. 1108 to 1152 Even Side, Menu Rd. 1240 to 1435, Timothy Pl, Topham Rd. #KC08003110 – 16 Papers Ogden Rd. 1000 to 1099, Ourtoland Rd. 2790 to 2999, Trevor Dr. 1070 to 1129 #KC08003211 - 29 Papers Joyce Rd, Lynden Rd, Michael Rd, Paula Rd.

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#KC03012301 – 33 Papers Bayhill Pl, Carriage Crt, Vintage Terrace Crt, Vintage Terrace Rd.

#KC07001112 – 64 Papers Devon Crt, Devon Rd, Hants Rd, Somerset Rd, Somerset Crt, Surrey Rd, Sussex Rd.

#KC08003310 – 33 Papers Colleen Rd, Concord Rd, Thomas Rd, Hudson Rd. 980 to 1299

#KC03012302 – 40 Papers Bellevue Rd, Collett Rd, Farris Rd, Fuller Rd, Lakeshore Rd. 4600 to 4639

#KC07001113 – 67 Papers Caledonia Way, Faulkner Cres, Faulkner Crt.

#KC08003710 – 78 Papers Cameron Rd, Hewl Rd, Applegreen Crt.

#KC08001312 – 27 Papers Tomat Ave. 2005 to 2030, Abel St. Abel Pl.

#KC09006610 – 53 Papers Ridgerock Pl, Ridgerock Way, Sagebrush Crt, Sunset Pl, Shannon Way 2057 to 2180

#KC03012802 – 82 Papers Dehart Rd. 604 to 739, Gordon Dr. 4415 to 4498, Schafer Rd. #KC03012900 – 48 Papers Favell Crt, Raymer Rd. 700 to 786, Raymer Rd. 4505 to 4590, Schamerhorn Crt, Wasilow Rd.

#KC08001411 – 23 Papers Michelle Cres, Alexander Pl. #KC08001510 – 43 Papers Bridgeview Rd, Essen Rd, Kelview Rd, Kelview Crt.

#KC03013001 – 51 Papers Anhalt Rd, Harmony Crt, Horak Rd, Nathan Rd, Gordon Dr. 4500 to 4599

#KC08001711 – 37 Papers Hayman Rd. 2445 to 2505, Stuart Rd. 705 to 760, Thacker Dr. 2448 to 2525

#KC03013201 – 60 Papers Berk Crt, Buck Rd, Vance Ave, Gordon Dr. 4611 to 4693, Darin Crt. 4647 to 4697

#KC08001811 – 36 Papers Boucherie Rd. 2545 to 2555, Brenmaur Rd, Rumney Rd, Sinclair Rd, Winnipeg Rd, Stuart Rd. 842 to 995

#KC03013402 – 46 Papers Crawford Rd. 1415 to 1535, Mission Ridge Dr. 1383 to 1549, Mission Ridge Rd, Westridge Dr. 4570 to 4590

#KC08001812 – 32 Papers Collingwood Rd, Harmon Rd, McKay Rd.

#KC09010212 – 81 Papers Boulder Lake Blvd, Cobble Stone Rd, Pebble Pl, Stone Grove Cres, Tallus Ridge Dr. #KC09010214 – 56 Papers Tuscany Dr, Mountains Hollow Lane, Paramount Dr, Ryser Pl, Tallus Green Cres. #KC10004114 – 50 Papers Braeburn Crt, Ridge Blvd. #KC10004710 – 58 Papers Boucherie Rd. 2098 Only #KC10005312 – 34 Papers Carrall Rd, Boucherie Rd. 2150 Only

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Regardless of price, trim or potency, core elements of this ‘3’ are its light yet rock-solid body platform, combined with a sport-minded engineering theme. Its lighter and stiffer chassis has more high-strength steel and other enhancements to reduce body flex and combined with suspension changes the result is a tighter and better handling car.

The GX and GS trim levels come with a 148-horsepower 2.0-litre engine that provides a nice balance of power and fuel economy, which is 8.1/5.9 L/100 km (city/ highway). The GT comes with a 2.5-litre that can deliver 167 horsepower and it gets 9.2/6.8 L/100 km (city/highway).

Mazda3, which was first launched in 2003, has been consistently one of the best selling cars in Canada and the Mazdaspeed3 variant typically accounts for less than 2 per cent of sales. That certainly makes it a harder car to find on the used car market and while prices generally tend to be premium they also vary considerably depending on condition and history.

This generation Mazdaspeed3 is a more refined high-performer. It offers a more controlled unleashing of power from its

Price Check: 2010-2013 Mazda3 (as of January 2014) Year Edition Expect to Pay Today 2010 GS $10,000 to $13,000 2011 GS $12,000 to $15,000 2012 GS Sky $15,000 to $18,000 2013 GS Sky $18,000 to $21,000 Prices vary depending on a used vehicle’s condition, mileage, usage and history. A complete mechanical check should always be performed by a reliable auto technician prior to purchase.

Safety Recalls: 2010 to 2013 Mazda3: 2010: Excessive heat inside the headlight housing where the Daytime Running Light bulb is attached may cause a loss of functionality. Dealers will repair as necessary.

2010: Insufficient clearance with the starter motor may eventually result in damage to an engine electrical harness and a possible short-circuit, in some vehicles. This can then cause an engine control malfunction, poor shift quality or the engine may stall or not start. Dealers will inspect the engine harness and, if necessary, install a protector clip. bob.mchugh@drivewaybc.ca

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July 9, 1943 – January 31, 2014 Passed away in Westbank, BC at the age of 70. Born in Skorenovac, Yugoslavia, Steve immigrated to Canada in 1965, living in Regina, SK before moving to Kelowna in 1974. An avid Saskatchewan Rough Riders fan and a member of the HungarianCanadian Cultural Society.

Beloved father, grandfather and friend, he will be greatly missed by his sons; Robert (Sandra), Martin (Michele), grandchildren; Richard, Samara, his sister Anna and by many family and friends. A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 A.M., Monday February 10, 2014 at Hansons Arbor Westwood Funeral Chapel 2541 Churchill Rd., West Kelowna, BC. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting HansonsFuneral.ca

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Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 26, 2014 at the age of 71. Survived by his sons: Christopher, Michael, Daniel (Ashley Kral) and their mother Donna (Don Burchell) all of Kelowna, one brother Erwin (Elsie) of Edmonton, one sister Gerda (Ed) Stabel of Edmonton, sister-in-law Irene Grenke, numerous nieces and nephews and a large extended family.

Sadly predeceased by his sisters Frieda Hoelter, Olga and Irma and brother Eduard Grenke. In 1969 together with his brother Eduard they co-founded Grenco Industries and worked together for 42 years. Arthur lived and worked in Edmonton and loved spending time visiting his beloved sons in Kelowna. A special thank you to the home care nurses and the Palliative care team. They made our difficult journey easier with their compassionate care. A memorial service will be held in Edmonton on February 8, 2014 at 11:00 am at Hainstock Funeral Home, 9810 – 34 Ave., Edmonton, AB with a funeral service to follow in Kelowna on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at 1:00 pm at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC. Interment to follow at Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery.

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PRICHARD, RACHELLE MAE Passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at the age of 89, surrounded by her loving family and the wonderful staff of Mountainview Care Home.

She is survived by her children Russell, Douglas, Bonnie, Cheryl and Gregg, all of their families, as well as the father of her children, Gordon; siblings Ben, Martha, Esther, Margaret, Harold and Robert; and numerous nieces and nephews. Rachelle is sadly predeceased by her son Jerry and siblings Ruth, Chet, Wes, Mary, Willard and Lloyd. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, February 10, 2014 at 10:00 am at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, with Revered Terje Ness officiating. Cremation to follow.

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EVELYN ANN BATTISTA Passed away February 4, 2014. Her memory will live forever in the minds of her family and friends whom she cherished so very much.

Evelyn was nothing less than extraordinary. She was the guiding light and anchor for her husband, children and grandchildren. She was a fierce protector of her family.

Nothing was impossible for her. When Evelyn had an idea that she felt strongly in there was no stopping her. Failure was not an option.

Evelyn believed very strongly in health and fitness, she became a personal fitness instructor and changed lives of many clients, all of whom became close friends because there was no denying her honesty and charisma. Evelyn was as real as anyone could be, she spoke her mind and wasn’t afraid of ridicule. She loved as much as she was loved and revered. There was no doubting her strong personality and power of persuasion.

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Job Description: Mechanical Inspector needed to perform inspections specifically related to the assembly of two 500MW Turbine/Generator Units at the Mica Generating Station. The candidate must • Ensure adherence to contract specifications • Monitor and record progression of work • Ensure quality work practice and quality product Preferred Experience: • Familiarity with hydro-electric power generation equipment • installation or maintenance • Experience working in large mechanical equipment maintenance, • assembly or construction • Experience with the levelling, alignment and installation of machinery • Knowledge of various welding applications and methods

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(Full Time — Permanent) The City of Vernon, is seeking a Municipal Technician III - Transportation to plan and design the transportation related infrastructure and roadworks.

Reporting to the Municipal Transportation Engineer, this position is responsible for the design and review of transportation projects for all modes including transit, walking, cycling and safety improvement infrastructure and assists in coordinating capital works projects. The successful candidate will work with a variety of external contacts and agencies and will thrive in a supportive and spirited team atmosphere.

Please see our website at www.vernon.ca for a complete job description and method of application. Closing date is February 12, 2014. Please quote competition # 3-COV-14.

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General Vineyard Labourers 0943784 BC Ltd., located at 14885 Carrs Landing Road, Lake Country, BC, is seeking 10 temporary vineyard labourers, in Lake Country and Okanagan Valley, to start work April 15, 2014 for approximately 8 months. Candidates must be willing to work outdoors and in all seasonal conditions. On the job training is provided, duties include tying, pruning, picking processing grounds and vineyard maintenance.

Starting wage $10.33/hour, approx 40-50hours per week. Please fax resume to 780-577-5525.

We thank all applicants in advance, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

GHUMAN Farm (3553 Bemrose Rd. & 3286 McCulloch Rd. & 3707 Hart Rd.) in Kelowna needs Farm Workers, April - end of Oct., 40hr./wk, $10.33/hr. Call: 250-317-7908, buta_ghuman@hotmail.com

HARMAN Sidhu Orchard Kelowna needs Farm Workers, thinning, picking, pruning $10.33/hr. or piece rate, up to 40-60 hrs. per wk. April 1st to Oct. 31st, Sukh Sidhu, 1655 Geen Rd. Kel. 250-491-1829

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The City of Kelowna currently has opportunities for the following positions: • Applications Systems Manager • Pipelayer • Arborist

Skills/Abilities: • Ability to read, review and mark-up drawings. • Competent in performing steel, cable and piping quantity calculations • Strong computer skills • Excellent verbal and written communication skills The successful applicant will be required to work under a collective union agreement and required to live in a camp located at Mica Creek BC, 140 kilometres north of Revelstoke. Shift duration will be 14 days on, 7 off. Nightshift work may be required.

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NOCLS is accepting applications for a key leadership position.

This role works within an organization founded in 1984, dedicated to “Everyone is a valued member of the community experiencing respect, dignity and happiness�. This position contributes to the overall success of the organization by eɈectively and strategically leading the support services functions of the Society. The role requires exceptional leadership ability and commitment to providing person-centered services.

General areas of responsibility include: • Strategic organizational planning and development of support services. • Continuous program design and evaluation. • Quality assurance and accreditation. • Policy development and implementation. • Direct supervison. 'esired 4ualiðcations: An innovative, dynamic professional with a passion for social change; A commitment to applying skills to achieve positive social impact; 5+ years of broad-based experience; Outstanding Communications skills, both written and oral; Proven personnel management skills; Degree in Management, Business, Communications or related discipline.

This is a full time opportunity, with a competitive salary and beneÄts package.

Applications should be submitted by February 12, 2014, submit to NOCLS 2400-46th Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 9N5 or email garry. molitwenik@nocls.com

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SPECTACULAR CITY, MOUNTAIN, AND LAKE VIEWS! Perfect downtown location in heart of Kelowna’s Cultural District.

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Spacious family home in an area of estate homes in popular Lakeview Heights. Here you’ll find finished 2,700 sq.ft. 4 + 1 bedrooms, 3 full baths, spacious private master suite, large kitchen opening to family room and back yard..33 acre lot is flat and partially fenced. Double car garage, extra parking for an RV or boat. Build your own sweat equity on this home that’s priced well below assessed value and has it all! Call Paige Guernsey at 250-862-6464 or go to www.kelownahome.com for more pics.

MLS®10075079, $389,900, 753 Lindsay Court.

Gorgeous Open Concept 2 Bdrm, 2 Bth, Trendy 7th Floor Condo at “The Lofts”. Corner location, 11’ ceilings, hardwood, concrete accent walls, floor-to-ceiling windows. Stylish kitchen, granite custom designed island, S/S appliances including wine fridge. Large SW facing covered private balcony w/gas hookup. Strata $504.81/month. Call Jaime Briggs at 250-215-0015 or go to www.BriggsOnHomes.com MLS®10075247, $474,000, #703 - 1329 Ellis Street.

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Amazing open plan, lots of windows to enjoy spectacular views. Gourmet kitchen features cream cabinets, island with dark accenting cabinets, eating bar, second sink. Adjoining dining area has direct access to deck overlooking fully fenced, private back yard with swimming pool. Oversized master bedroom has walk-in closet, full ensuite. Additional 3 bedrooms, full bath. One bedroom suite located on lower walk out level, great for in-laws or extra income. Double garage plus lots of extra parking on the paved driveway. For more info call Saverio Tumato at 250-862-6911. MLS®10075269, $574,900, 2223 Shannon Way.

Located in exclusive Casa Loma! 10 and 12 ft ceilings in 3048 sq.ft. 2 bedroom + den, 2.5 bath walk-out rancher with high end everything!

Many upgrades to this unit, including fully finished basement with full wet bar. Spectacular panoramic lake views in and out, walk to the beach, trails, Kalamoir Park and 5 minutes to downtown! For more info call Ellen Churchill at 250-863-9045.

MLS®10073243, $749,000, #4-2493 Casa Palmero Drive

SEMI WATERFRONT TOP FLOOR LUXURY!

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Beautiful Walk-out Rancher with spacious open concept. 4 Bdrms, 3 Bths.

Large welcoming foyer, coffered ceilings with accent lighting, oversized Chef’s gourmet kitchen with granite, S/S Viking appliances. Large covered deck, peek-a-boo lake views and a pool-sized backyard with great sun exposure.

Bonus unfinished 25’ x 24’ suspended slab under the garage, great for a future media room, gym or huge storage space. Call Jaime Briggs at 250-215-0015 or go to www.BriggsOnHomes.com. MLS®10075389, $724,900, 5320 Ptarmigan Street.

“Eagles View” level entry townhome. Views of downtown and the beach, hardwood floors, high end finishing, granite in kitchen and baths, upgraded S/S appliances, wine fridge, built in vac. 1218 sq.ft. Nice layout, 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths. Shows better than new! Only used occasionally to vacation. Don’t wait on this one! These ones go fast on this level! Call Cecile Guilbault to view at 250-212-2654 or for more info go to www.cecileguilbault.com. MLS®10075190, $369,900, #237 - 4350 Ponderosa Drive.

Brand New 4 Bdrm, 2 Bath home with spacious open concept rich hrdwd flrs, vaulted ceilings, custom linear f/p. Gourmet kitchen w/granite, island S/S appliances, pantry & 2 decks Beautiful Master bdrm w/4-pc ensuite heated flrs, tiled shower & w/i closet. Great potential for inlaw suite in unfinished lower level or extra room to grow. Large flat bckyd & $11,000 landscaping allowance. Priced at only $492,450 including GST. Call Jaime Briggs at 250-215-0015 or go to www.BriggsOnHomes.com. MLS®10074420, $469,000, 2452 Ironridge Road

A 7 lot subdivision with R2, Duplex Zoning. Listing prices range from $174,900 to $179,900 per lot. Lake views, below Mission Hill Winery. Located at 3639 - 3663 Appleway Boulevard, West Kelowna. For more info, call Tim Down at 250-864-9140.

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This GREEN home is loaded with high end and environmentally friendly features.

Geothermal, cork floors, re-cycling bays, glass railings, corian counter-tops, bright rooms, low water landscaping & more. The master suite is on the main floor and has a true walk-in closet with built-in cabinetry. A deluxe ensuite has clean lines and a spa feeling with heated floors, 2 under-counter sinks in floating cabinets, soaker tub and an oversized glass/tile shower. Gourmet kitchen with plenty of space for 2 chefs! Huge 5’ x 6’ island with a second granite sink.

Gas hook-ups for the outdoor BBQ. Matching large door fridge/ freezer combination. 9’ ceilings in the lower level with rec room, bar and eating area. For more information please contact www.KelownaHomeChoice.ca. Christian Kirschke 250-863-2000. MLS®10075953. 1871 Hidden Lake Place.

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Top floor, immaculate, Mountain View, tile in kitchen & bathroom, silestone counters, stainless steel appliances, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, den, outdoor pool, volley ball court, BBQ area, pet friendly, original owner. Rentals allowed with restrictions, secure underground parking and storage. For more info call Roma at 250-860-7500 or go to www.romaniessen.com. MLS®10075134, $219,900, #404 - 555 Yates Road.

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Wonderful home is nestled in secluded spot in Shannon Lake on quiet cul-de-sac. Perfect Rancher has a spacious bright living room, formal dining area, both with hardwood floors, 3 bedrooms, den, 2 baths. Many recent updates. Private fenced backyard features great setting to enjoy Okanagan summers. Relax and enjoy lake and valley views. All this and less than 5 minutes from all the shopping, restaurants, and amenities of West Kelowna. Call Bill Raine at 250-870-6210 to view or go to www.BillRaine.Info. MLS®10074442, $450,000, 2279 Westville Place.

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Development potential for 3 lots on this flat, 0.82 acres in a peaceful neighborhood backing onto Agricultural land. Mostly land value on a quiet dead end street in lake country. Minutes’ walk from Wood Lake. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large kitchen, master bedroom, vaulted ceiling, wooden deck, circular drive, well 2 years old , sewer connected.

Roof redone in 2002, owner had horses on this land.

For more info call Roma at 250-860-7500 or go to www.romaniessen.com. MLS®10075660, $399,900, 3687 Redecopp Road.

Simplify your lifestyle and live above your business or purchase a high-end penthouse and lease out warehouse/ office space! 3000 sq.ft. warehouse boasts 10 ft overhead door, gated loading bay and 1658 sq ft penthouse! For more info call Ellen Churchill at 250-863-9045. MLS®1068384, $1,575,000, 1324/1326 St. Paul Street.

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Custom 8 ft. double stainless steel doors into grand foyer. One-of-a-kind luxury home has 2 wings that offer space and un-matched style and decor. Living areas have incredible views over Lake Okanagan and downtown Kelowna. Gourmet chef’s kitchen loaded with extras. Master suite has a lavish ensuite with a second laundry, huge walk-in closet, custom cabinetry.

Stylish powder room leading to 2nd wing has custom glass backlit floor that will completely impress! Space for the family/games room, additional office, and 4 bedrooms each with lake views! A second entrance at end of this wing. Sunset Waterfront Resort is known for downtown waterfront location and great amenities including 2 pools, fitness facility, tennis court, secure entrance/parking and rental management company. Call Paige Guernsey at 250-862-6464 or go to www.kelownahome.com for more pics.

MLS®10075293, $1,185,900, #1902 - 1128 Sunset Drive.

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Great Buy in “Lakeshore Gardens.” 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1294 sq.ft. condo. Great location, facing over the pool with nice lake view.

High end finishes, gourmet kitchen with granite counters, upgraded stainless steel appliances, eating bar, gas stove, built in microwave, gas BBQ hook up, outdoor pool, hot tub, guest suite, GST paid. Call Cecile Guilbault to view at 250-212-2654 or for more info go to www.cecileguilbault.com.

MLS®10075184, $369,900, #318 - 3996 Beach Ave.

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3349 McQueen Road. MLS@10076178.

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Wonderful 1365 sq. ft. spacious rooms, vaulted ceilings gas fireplace in the living room, gourmet kitchen, wow dining. 2 Shirley bedroom, 2 baths. Private yard with hot tub, studio, workshop, patios, and decks. Tandem carport for 2. Really nice! For more Geiger info call Shirley Geiger at 250-470-8989. MLS®10072068, 250-470-8989 $255,000.

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LAKE COUNTRY • 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, w/ rough-in for bath & bed down • 9-ft ceilings on main floor • Bright walk-out basement • Gourmet kitchen w/ granite countertops & stainless steel appliances • Only 1 move-in ready home left Call the Kelowna Real Estate Pros: Mark Kayban, 250-826-4920 or Darcy Nyrose, 250-575-1946 of Nyrose & Associates. Visit www.KelownaRealEstatePros.com for more info. MLS ®10073429

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Jennifer Bregolisse 250-860-7500

This is a wonderful Upper Mission, move-in ready Rancher-style house. It has a fully finished basement. Matching granite counter-tops throughout. Unique layout for this area. Main floor master bedroom with 4 piece ensuite and second bedroom. Kitchen includes a walk-in pantry.

Cheater ensuite bedroom/bathroom setup downstairs with an oversized family room and wet-bar. Built by Dilworth Homes. Call Christian Kirschke at 250-863-2000 or go to www.KelownaHomeChoice.ca.

MLS®10072563, $509,000, 510 Quartz Crescent.

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CENTRAL LOCATION! • • • • • • • • • • • •

One owner, spacious 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment. Great views of Sutherland Park and walking distance to all amenities.

Huge enclosed deck/sun room/den. A must see! Covered parking stall with a large storage area. Includes all appliances. Well priced and ready to sell. Call Brian Wright 250-681-0198 or John Mandoli 250-718-1864. MLS®10061438, $204,900, #206 - 1963 Durnin Road.

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Consider a FRESH APPROACH Call the Kelowna Real Estate Pros

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

ENJOY LAKE AND MOUNTAIN VIEWS! • •

ON THE LAKE OKANAGAN!• • • • • • • •

Rare opportunity to own an end-unit home at Kelowna Shores! 2 bedroom/2 bath unit is best location in complex. Relax and enjoy spectacular views from large enclosed sunroom or open sundeck that looks right down the lake. Complex features in-ground swimming pool, hot tub, dock, beautiful sandy beach. Unit comes with 2 kayak spots! The location on Abbott Street corridor is great for walking, biking to many shops, restaurants, yoga, and other amenities. Strata approval for a renovation including even more windows are in place!

Call Jennifer Bregolisse for more information at 250-860-7500.

MLS®10073763, $699,000, #201 - 2900 Abbott Street.

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Pride of ownership abounds, laminate and tile floors with high grade underlay to reduce noise, clubhouse, gardens, carpenter’s workshop, car wash bay complete with vacuum, secure heated u/g parking, bike storage, private Marion storage locker on same floor, walking distance to shopping and Mission Creek Park, incoming and outgoing mail service, pets allowed with restrictions as to Lahey size, adult oriented, immaculate building. 210 – 1965 Durnin Road, Kelowna. 250-300-3730 MLS® 10071608. Marion Lahey. 250-300-3730.

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Dilworth Mountain Gem. Convenient location 10minutes from downtown, airport, and UBCO. Magnificent family home with entertaining in mind. Unique design will grow from small children, to teenagers, nanny, or grandparents. Features include triple garage, family room off kitchen, 3 marble fireplaces, 5 bedrooms with 2 Master suites, and 2 laundries. Entertainment area includes movie room, exercise area, billiards, multiple sports casting TV’s, and entertainment kitchen all leading to a covered deck and salt water pool. Exquisite! Call Jane Hoffman for more details at 250-860-7500 or go to www.janehoffman.com for more pictures. MLS®10075055, $1,395,000.

ENDLESS LAKE, CITY, AND MOUNTAIN VISTAS! • • • • •

Jane Hoffman 250-860-7500

Paramount Palazzo designed custom 3 bedroom,3 bath walk out rancher. Bright home flooded with natural light. Expanse of windows to enjoy stunning views of the lake and city lights. Updates include oak hardwood floors, new light fixtures, furnace, roof, sky lights. Spacious recreational room and family room access the level back yard and covered patio wired for hot tub. RV or boat parking. Walk to the beach, minutes to boat launch. Call Jane Hoffman for more details at 250-860-7500 or go to www.janehoffman.com for more pictures. MLS®10074741, $749,000.

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FANTASTIC NEW PRICE! • • • • • • • • •

Wow! No unit has ever been offered in Island View at this low price.

Stunning panoramic lake views + 3 bedroom/2bathroom walkout rancher + NO YARD WORK = Fabulous Lifestyle. Better yet this complex is right here in up and coming Peachland. Large picture windows, Dave vaulted ceilings, open concept floor plan, large 5 piece ensuite and Collins generous room sizes plus double garage make this home a winner!

Call Dave at 250-870-1444 or go to www.DaveCollins.ca. 250-870-1444 MLS®10066990, $429,900, #250 - 5165 Trepanier Bench Road.

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WELL LOVED CHARACTER HOME! • • • •

South Pandosy area is looking for a great home owner. The right person will love the patina of age, warm wood, original mouldings and fixtures. Must enjoy soaking in a claw foot tub, tending to the Jennifer perfect sized garden with a stamped concrete patio and pergola.

Within walking distance to the beach, shops and yoga. Call Bregolisse Jennifer Bregolisse for more information at 250-860-7500. 250-860-7500 MLS®10073749, $399,900, 2137 Pandosy Street.

EXPANSIVE VALLEY AND CITY VIEWS! • • •

Quality custom built unique home. Incredible night views of sparkling lights!

Home has room for all your dreams. Potentially a Bed and Breakfast in the perfect central location for business, shopping or going to the beach. 8 bedrooms , huge den/office, 5 baths, luxurious 5200+ sq.ft. family home with two bedroom Nanny/ Guest suite complete with its own kitchen , living room with separate outdoor deck and parking/driveway. Over $200,000 of additional class added. New fibreglass roof with lifetime transferable warranty. Call Brian Wright 250-681-0198 or John Mandoli 250-718-1864. MLS®10073283, $1,049,000, 943 Stikine Court.

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basement. 4 beds, plus large bonus room upstairs. Gorgeous treatments from the builder. Hardwood floors, granite, S/S appliances. All the finishing you expect from the neighborhood. Beautiful open design, backs onto Quarry park and is on a very quiet cul-de-sac. Bonus lake/city view from deck of Bonus room. Extra length, paved RV/Boat parking. Call Christian Kirschke at 250-863-2000 or go to www.KelownaHomeChoice.ca.

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OUTSTANDING KALAMALKA LAKE VIEWS!• • • • •

Custom built Mullin residence in private gated waterfront community. Kalamalka Lake rated in Top 10 by National Geographic. Crystal Waters community designed for enjoyment of lake side setting. Spacious common beach area to lounge, fire pit for summer evenings, full sized volleyball court. Situated near professionally designed championship Predator Ridge Golf Course. Built in 2008, over 3000 sq. ft., 5 bedrooms, 3 baths. Easy transitions to numerous outdoor lakeside living areas. Features include stunning hardwood flooring, over height 11 ft ceilings, seamless glass shower, gas fireplace in great room. Enjoy tranquility of the lake! The home comes with boat slip and electric lift. Call Jane Hoffman for more details at 250-860-7500 or go to www.janehoffman.com for more pictures. MLS®10075496, $849,000.

Luxurious 2869 sq. ft. upscale townhome in the Upper Mission. Open design with separate dining room, 3 bedrooms plus den, 2.5 baths, fully finished walk out level, family room with wet bar. Hardwood floors, granite, large covered deck. List price is below assessed value. Relax with maintenance free living! Call Jane Hoffman for more details at 250-860-7500 or go to www.janehoffman.com for more pictures. MLS®10074807, $599,000.

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BEAUTIFUL WILDEN FAMILY HOME • • •

5 Bdrm, 4 Bths with over 3,400 sq.ft. soaring ceilings in the living room. Main floor master bdrm with 5 pc ensuite. 2nd floor has 2 bdrms, full bath & large bonus room. Finished bsmt includes a 2 Jaime bdrm in-law suite, 370 sq.ft workshop. Lovely landscaped fenced Briggs backyard. Quick possession. Go to www.BriggsOnHomes.com 250-215-0015 MLS®10074080, $608,000, 356 Still Pond Place

OVERLOOKING VINEYARD AND OKANAGAN LAKE! • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Wonderfully private location. Craftsman style Worman Home perfectly positioned on 0.8 acres. 4 bedrooms/baths, and 5 fireplaces. Oversize deck and patio areas. Jump into the saltwater pool or relax with a glass of wine in your hot tub. Property has ample parking, room for an RV or boat. Very peaceful in an established neighborhood! Call Christian Kirschke at 250-863-2000 or go to www.KelownaHomeChoice.ca.

MLS®10074178, $939,000, 478 Okaview Road.

INGROUND HEATED POOL WITH CABANA! • • •

MCCULLOCH HEIGHTS FAMILY PARK • • •

Christian Kirschke 250-863-2000

Spacious 4 bedrooms + den, 2 baths mobile home located in Kelowna’s finest family park. 5 appliances included. Updates include newer roof, water heater, flooring, bathrooms, blinds, paint & baseboards. Wired 220V workshop & U/G irrigation. This home is in pristine condition & just minutes to golf, trails and downtown Kelowna. Pets welcome & bus stop just steps away. Call Renee to view at 250-470-1388.

MLS®10069375. $119,900. Open to offers.

Renate Boucher 250-470-1388

Incredible 4 bedroom, 3 bath, family home with room for toys and fun. Great private property with a spacious covered patio, play area for kids, fully fenced, and a double heated garage/shop. Completely renovated with new floors, paint, light fixtures etc. Flat large yard that is ideal for a young family with animals. Close to golf and hiking. Call Brian Wright 250-681-0198 or John Mandoli 250-718-1864.

MLS®10068477, $599,900, 3825 Tillicum Court.

ENJOY ALL KELOWNA HAS TO OFFER!• • • • • •

John Mandoli 250-718-1864

Dramatic contemporary design with expansive Okanagan Lake views from all main living areas. Fabulous Rancher Walkout to pool and hot tub. Fabulous 1600 sq. ft. oversized, heated double garage plus RV garage and workshop. Master bedroom and 2 bedrooms on main level, office with courtyard, stunning granite kitchen, hardwood floors, vaulted ceiling with walls of windows to the view of lake and vineyards. Spacious lower level recreation room accesses the patio and pool. In the heart of wine country, close to beaches and all amenities. Call Jane Hoffman for more details at 250-860-7500 or go to www.janehoffman.com for more pictures. MLS®10074821, $1,398,000.

INSPIRING LAKE AND CANYON VIEWS! • • •

2761 sq. ft. walk out rancher with 3 bedrooms,3 full baths, and office. Finished family room plus billiards room on the lower level. Main level master bedroom with luxurious ensuite plus a main level guest bedroom. Extensive upgrades include 20 inch floor tiles, vaulted ceilings, granite counters, solid maple cabinets, oversized deck and patio. Private rear yard backs on green space and the canyon. Front courtyard to enjoy the evening sun. Gated Canyon Ridge complex. RV parking and clubhouse. 55+ community. Call Jane Hoffman for more details at 250-860-7500 or go to www.janehoffman.com for more pictures.

MLS®10074667, $698,000.

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LIVE BY THE LAKE! • • • • • • • • • • • • •

This is a must see! The location is prime, the lake view is nice.

Wonderful 1365 sq. ft. spacious rooms, vaulted ceilings gas fireplace in the living room, gourmet kitchen, wow dining. 2 Shirley bedroom, 2 baths. Private yard with hot tub, studio, workshop, patios, and decks. Tandem carport for 2. Really nice! For more Geiger info call Shirley Geiger at 250-470-8989. MLS®10072068, 250-470-8989 $255,000.

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4 bedroom, 3 bath, mid-century modern styled home. New kitchen and baths, windows, flooring and paint. Very nice quiet street. Call Dave at 250-870-1444 to view or visit Dave www.DaveCollins.ca. MLS®10072893, $299,900, Collins 2902 Weatherhill Road.

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Jaime Legal 1 bedroom, 670 sq.ft. suite with 3 stage sound proofing.

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Popular short term holiday rentals. Semi lakeshore turnkey operation with 4 suites plus owners’ suite. Unique theme suites. Overlooks Pentowna Marina. Located in downtown Peachland. C-7 zoning Cecile recreational commercial, .11 acre. Call Cecile Guilbault to view at Guilbault 250-212-2654 or for more info go to www.cecileguilbault.com. 250-212-2654 MLS®10067689, $1,275,000, 5895 Beach Avenue.

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LAKE COUNTRY • 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, w/ rough-in for bath & bed down • 9-ft ceilings on main floor • Bright walk-out basement • Gourmet kitchen w/ granite countertops & stainless steel appliances • Only 1 move-in ready home left Call the Kelowna Real Estate Pros: Mark Kayban, 250-826-4920 or Darcy Nyrose, 250-575-1946 of Nyrose & Associates. Visit www.KelownaRealEstatePros.com for more info. MLS ®10073429

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PROPERTY & STRATA MANAGEMENT

Jennifer Bregolisse 250-860-7500

This is a wonderful Upper Mission, move-in ready Rancher-style house. It has a fully finished basement. Matching granite counter-tops throughout. Unique layout for this area. Main floor master bedroom with 4 piece ensuite and second bedroom. Kitchen includes a walk-in pantry.

Cheater ensuite bedroom/bathroom setup downstairs with an oversized family room and wet-bar. Built by Dilworth Homes. Call Christian Kirschke at 250-863-2000 or go to www.KelownaHomeChoice.ca.

MLS®10072563, $509,000, 510 Quartz Crescent.

Darcy Nyrose 250-575-1946

Christian Kirschke 250-863-2000 Kevin Cheale

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CENTRAL LOCATION! • • • • • • • • • • • •

One owner, spacious 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment. Great views of Sutherland Park and walking distance to all amenities.

Huge enclosed deck/sun room/den. A must see! Covered parking stall with a large storage area. Includes all appliances. Well priced and ready to sell. Call Brian Wright 250-681-0198 or John Mandoli 250-718-1864. MLS®10061438, $204,900, #206 - 1963 Durnin Road.

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Consider a FRESH APPROACH Call the Kelowna Real Estate Pros

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

ENJOY LAKE AND MOUNTAIN VIEWS! • •

ON THE LAKE OKANAGAN!• • • • • • • •

Rare opportunity to own an end-unit home at Kelowna Shores! 2 bedroom/2 bath unit is best location in complex. Relax and enjoy spectacular views from large enclosed sunroom or open sundeck that looks right down the lake. Complex features in-ground swimming pool, hot tub, dock, beautiful sandy beach. Unit comes with 2 kayak spots! The location on Abbott Street corridor is great for walking, biking to many shops, restaurants, yoga, and other amenities. Strata approval for a renovation including even more windows are in place!

Call Jennifer Bregolisse for more information at 250-860-7500.

MLS®10073763, $699,000, #201 - 2900 Abbott Street.

An Award Winning Team!

Dave Collins

Christie Fisher

Property & Strata Manager

Property Manager

Judith Gregson

Jennifer Williamson 250-870-8118

Karen Mustard 250-300-3325

Ron Sutcliffe 250-317-3916

Mark Kayban 250-826-4920

Tanya Odorizzi Team Support

We’re Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty’s #1 BC Team for total units solid in 2012!

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Strata Manager

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MOTIVATED SELLER NEW PRICE $234,900 • •

Pride of ownership abounds, laminate and tile floors with high grade underlay to reduce noise, clubhouse, gardens, carpenter’s workshop, car wash bay complete with vacuum, secure heated u/g parking, bike storage, private Marion storage locker on same floor, walking distance to shopping and Mission Creek Park, incoming and outgoing mail service, pets allowed with restrictions as to Lahey size, adult oriented, immaculate building. 210 – 1965 Durnin Road, Kelowna. 250-300-3730 MLS® 10071608. Marion Lahey. 250-300-3730.

Janet McDonald Managing Broker

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Property & Strata Manager

Residential: 250-860-1411

Commercial Property Manager

Shirley Mehus

Commercial Property & Strata Manager

Commercial: 250-860-1420

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PANORAMIC LAKE, CITY, AND MOUNTAIN VIEWS!• • • • •

Dilworth Mountain Gem. Convenient location 10minutes from downtown, airport, and UBCO. Magnificent family home with entertaining in mind. Unique design will grow from small children, to teenagers, nanny, or grandparents. Features include triple garage, family room off kitchen, 3 marble fireplaces, 5 bedrooms with 2 Master suites, and 2 laundries. Entertainment area includes movie room, exercise area, billiards, multiple sports casting TV’s, and entertainment kitchen all leading to a covered deck and salt water pool. Exquisite! Call Jane Hoffman for more details at 250-860-7500 or go to www.janehoffman.com for more pictures. MLS®10075055, $1,395,000.

ENDLESS LAKE, CITY, AND MOUNTAIN VISTAS! • • • • •

Jane Hoffman 250-860-7500

Paramount Palazzo designed custom 3 bedroom,3 bath walk out rancher. Bright home flooded with natural light. Expanse of windows to enjoy stunning views of the lake and city lights. Updates include oak hardwood floors, new light fixtures, furnace, roof, sky lights. Spacious recreational room and family room access the level back yard and covered patio wired for hot tub. RV or boat parking. Walk to the beach, minutes to boat launch. Call Jane Hoffman for more details at 250-860-7500 or go to www.janehoffman.com for more pictures. MLS®10074741, $749,000.

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FANTASTIC NEW PRICE! • • • • • • • • •

Wow! No unit has ever been offered in Island View at this low price.

Stunning panoramic lake views + 3 bedroom/2bathroom walkout rancher + NO YARD WORK = Fabulous Lifestyle. Better yet this complex is right here in up and coming Peachland. Large picture windows, Dave vaulted ceilings, open concept floor plan, large 5 piece ensuite and Collins generous room sizes plus double garage make this home a winner!

Call Dave at 250-870-1444 or go to www.DaveCollins.ca. 250-870-1444 MLS®10066990, $429,900, #250 - 5165 Trepanier Bench Road.

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WELL LOVED CHARACTER HOME! • • • •

South Pandosy area is looking for a great home owner. The right person will love the patina of age, warm wood, original mouldings and fixtures. Must enjoy soaking in a claw foot tub, tending to the Jennifer perfect sized garden with a stamped concrete patio and pergola.

Within walking distance to the beach, shops and yoga. Call Bregolisse Jennifer Bregolisse for more information at 250-860-7500. 250-860-7500 MLS®10073749, $399,900, 2137 Pandosy Street.

EXPANSIVE VALLEY AND CITY VIEWS! • • •

Quality custom built unique home. Incredible night views of sparkling lights!

Home has room for all your dreams. Potentially a Bed and Breakfast in the perfect central location for business, shopping or going to the beach. 8 bedrooms , huge den/office, 5 baths, luxurious 5200+ sq.ft. family home with two bedroom Nanny/ Guest suite complete with its own kitchen , living room with separate outdoor deck and parking/driveway. Over $200,000 of additional class added. New fibreglass roof with lifetime transferable warranty. Call Brian Wright 250-681-0198 or John Mandoli 250-718-1864. MLS®10073283, $1,049,000, 943 Stikine Court.

YOU WILL LOVE THIS HOME! • • • • • •

Your deluxe Quarry Ave address! 2 story home with fully finished

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basement. 4 beds, plus large bonus room upstairs. Gorgeous treatments from the builder. Hardwood floors, granite, S/S appliances. All the finishing you expect from the neighborhood. Beautiful open design, backs onto Quarry park and is on a very quiet cul-de-sac. Bonus lake/city view from deck of Bonus room. Extra length, paved RV/Boat parking. Call Christian Kirschke at 250-863-2000 or go to www.KelownaHomeChoice.ca.

MLS®10072935, $759,000, 643 Quarry Avenue.

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PANORAMIC LAKE AND CITY VIEWS! • • • • • •

OUTSTANDING KALAMALKA LAKE VIEWS!• • • • •

Custom built Mullin residence in private gated waterfront community. Kalamalka Lake rated in Top 10 by National Geographic. Crystal Waters community designed for enjoyment of lake side setting. Spacious common beach area to lounge, fire pit for summer evenings, full sized volleyball court. Situated near professionally designed championship Predator Ridge Golf Course. Built in 2008, over 3000 sq. ft., 5 bedrooms, 3 baths. Easy transitions to numerous outdoor lakeside living areas. Features include stunning hardwood flooring, over height 11 ft ceilings, seamless glass shower, gas fireplace in great room. Enjoy tranquility of the lake! The home comes with boat slip and electric lift. Call Jane Hoffman for more details at 250-860-7500 or go to www.janehoffman.com for more pictures. MLS®10075496, $849,000.

Luxurious 2869 sq. ft. upscale townhome in the Upper Mission. Open design with separate dining room, 3 bedrooms plus den, 2.5 baths, fully finished walk out level, family room with wet bar. Hardwood floors, granite, large covered deck. List price is below assessed value. Relax with maintenance free living! Call Jane Hoffman for more details at 250-860-7500 or go to www.janehoffman.com for more pictures. MLS®10074807, $599,000.

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BEAUTIFUL WILDEN FAMILY HOME • • •

5 Bdrm, 4 Bths with over 3,400 sq.ft. soaring ceilings in the living room. Main floor master bdrm with 5 pc ensuite. 2nd floor has 2 bdrms, full bath & large bonus room. Finished bsmt includes a 2 Jaime bdrm in-law suite, 370 sq.ft workshop. Lovely landscaped fenced Briggs backyard. Quick possession. Go to www.BriggsOnHomes.com 250-215-0015 MLS®10074080, $608,000, 356 Still Pond Place

OVERLOOKING VINEYARD AND OKANAGAN LAKE! • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Wonderfully private location. Craftsman style Worman Home perfectly positioned on 0.8 acres. 4 bedrooms/baths, and 5 fireplaces. Oversize deck and patio areas. Jump into the saltwater pool or relax with a glass of wine in your hot tub. Property has ample parking, room for an RV or boat. Very peaceful in an established neighborhood! Call Christian Kirschke at 250-863-2000 or go to www.KelownaHomeChoice.ca.

MLS®10074178, $939,000, 478 Okaview Road.

INGROUND HEATED POOL WITH CABANA! • • •

MCCULLOCH HEIGHTS FAMILY PARK • • •

Christian Kirschke 250-863-2000

Spacious 4 bedrooms + den, 2 baths mobile home located in Kelowna’s finest family park. 5 appliances included. Updates include newer roof, water heater, flooring, bathrooms, blinds, paint & baseboards. Wired 220V workshop & U/G irrigation. This home is in pristine condition & just minutes to golf, trails and downtown Kelowna. Pets welcome & bus stop just steps away. Call Renee to view at 250-470-1388.

MLS®10069375. $119,900. Open to offers.

Renate Boucher 250-470-1388

Incredible 4 bedroom, 3 bath, family home with room for toys and fun. Great private property with a spacious covered patio, play area for kids, fully fenced, and a double heated garage/shop. Completely renovated with new floors, paint, light fixtures etc. Flat large yard that is ideal for a young family with animals. Close to golf and hiking. Call Brian Wright 250-681-0198 or John Mandoli 250-718-1864.

MLS®10068477, $599,900, 3825 Tillicum Court.

ENJOY ALL KELOWNA HAS TO OFFER!• • • • • •

John Mandoli 250-718-1864

Dramatic contemporary design with expansive Okanagan Lake views from all main living areas. Fabulous Rancher Walkout to pool and hot tub. Fabulous 1600 sq. ft. oversized, heated double garage plus RV garage and workshop. Master bedroom and 2 bedrooms on main level, office with courtyard, stunning granite kitchen, hardwood floors, vaulted ceiling with walls of windows to the view of lake and vineyards. Spacious lower level recreation room accesses the patio and pool. In the heart of wine country, close to beaches and all amenities. Call Jane Hoffman for more details at 250-860-7500 or go to www.janehoffman.com for more pictures. MLS®10074821, $1,398,000.

INSPIRING LAKE AND CANYON VIEWS! • • •

2761 sq. ft. walk out rancher with 3 bedrooms,3 full baths, and office. Finished family room plus billiards room on the lower level. Main level master bedroom with luxurious ensuite plus a main level guest bedroom. Extensive upgrades include 20 inch floor tiles, vaulted ceilings, granite counters, solid maple cabinets, oversized deck and patio. Private rear yard backs on green space and the canyon. Front courtyard to enjoy the evening sun. Gated Canyon Ridge complex. RV parking and clubhouse. 55+ community. Call Jane Hoffman for more details at 250-860-7500 or go to www.janehoffman.com for more pictures.

MLS®10074667, $698,000.

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Melissa McAfee

Melissa was born and raised in West Kelowna. Her father was a prominent Kelowna lawyer and her family owned several businesses, including Old McDonald’s Farm petting zoo in downtown Westbank. After high school, Melissa went on to work in the tourism and hospitality industry. Recognizing a talent for sales, Melissa turned her attention towards a career in public relations. She obtained a Communications Degree from the University of Queensland in Brisbane, which provided her with a solid understanding of writing, marketing, and photo journalism. Upon her return to Canada, Melissa worked in Vancouver, landing several massive media opportunities, and holding several communications and marketing contracts with large companies. Melissa also started two very successful PR businesses. Melissa returned to Kelowna in 2013 to pursue her passion for real estate.

Her proven technical knowledge, entrepreneurial spirit, highly specialized photography and marketing skills, exceptional client service, and vast array of media contacts puts her in the top tier of real estate professionals. During her spare time, Melissa enjoys time with family, hiking, golfing and yoga.

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JOE GRAZIANO Orchards in Kelowna, needs orchard workers start April 15th - Nov.1st40 hrs/wk $10.33/hr. Duties include pruning, thinning, cut grass, irrigating, picking & other general duties of orchard work. Apply by fax 250-7120269 or call 250-860-2644

QUALITY Manager wanted at Coral Beach Farms Ltd. 16351 Carr’s Landing Rd. Lake Country B.C. Applicant must have a minimum of 4 years post-secondary education, 5 years’ experience managing a cherry sorting room, as well as a minimum of 3 seasons experience managing optical cherry sizing equipment. Successful candidates must have in depth knowledge of cherries and cherry grading, Global Gap requirements, including quality control and Phytosanitary systems. Applicant must be capable of working 6-7 days per week, 10-12 hours a day from June 15 to September 15, 2014. Work includes, but is not limited to developing and maintaining food quality systems, managing 100+ sorting and box filling workers while maximizing efficiencies and ensuring quality from the field.

Pay range is $28-$40/hour.

Apply by fax at 250-766-0183 or email at: jobs@coralbeach.ca

JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANICS Fort McMurray & Leduc Alberta Gladiator Equipment Ltd. has immediate positions for Journeyman Heavy Duty, off road Certified Mechanics for work in Fort McMurray and Leduc, Alberta. Excellent wages and benefits. www.gladiatorequipment.com fax 1-780-986-7051. hr@gladiatorequipment.com

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BOOK your classified ad in the Capital News and for an additional $3.00 we’ll run it in our Big White Magazine.

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SUN City Cherries 4759 Lakeshore Rd Kelowna req’s Farm Labourers. Pruning, picking, packing, sorting and general farm work. Seasonal. 40hrs/wk minimum 7days/wk. $10.33/hr or piece rate. 10 positions starting March 1, 2014. 100 positions starting July 1st.

Email resume: suncitycherriesjobs@shaw.ca 250-764-1872

Help Wanted 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.

EI CLAIM Denied? Need Help? 22 yrs experience as an EI Officer. Will prepare, present, reconsiderations & appeals. Call me before requesting reconsideration: Bernie Hughes, Toll Free at : 1-877-581-1122.

North Enderby Timber is looking to hire for various sawmill positions including Heavy Duty Mechanic (Journeyman or Apprentice).

Millwright and Fabricator. We offer competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefit package. Please fax resume to 250-838-9637.

Seasonal Farm Laborer

Seasonal Laborer positions at Coral Beach Farms Ltd, Lake Country. No experience necessary. Must have own transportation. Applicant must be capable of physically demanding work in all weather conditions. 6-7 days a week, 10-12 hours a day beginning approximately May 1, 2014.

Work includes, but is not limited to, tree planting, pruning and irrigation. Pay $10.33/hr.

Accommodation provided if required. Apply by fax at: 250766-0813 or send email to: jobs@coralbeach.ca

RH Wheel & Brake has a position opening up for a reliable and honest wheel alignment and brake mech. with a clean driving record.

Drop off resume to 1890 Braon Rd. No phone calls please

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.

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Ofce Support RECRUITER, Aircraft Technicians Group, FT & PT, $12 to 14/HR. JOB: Aviation Technician recruiter, pre-screener, administrator and record keeper who also: Assists sourcing people; Reception as required; Assists with Database and Social Media. ATG is a small fast growing company with opportunity for advancement. We offer training etc to find your fit in what you really want to do. To Apply: Email your Cover Letter and resume to Tammy@myATG.aero

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Outboard. Primary duties will include maintenance troubleshooting and repair of diesel & gas marine engines.

Knowledgeable in vessel electrical systems is an asset. Must have own tools and a valid drivers license.

Exc. Compensation Based On Experience.

Please forward resume: vancouveroutboard@ telus.net TRUCK Drivers - Class 1 Fort St John, BC Drop off/pick up bin srvc, haul mtls. Clean Lic, 3-4 yrs exp, TDGC, drug screen req’d. Email resume & abstract to hr@abcrecycling.com.

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Trades, Technical CEDA is Hiring!

Shutdown Labourers & Operators • • • • •

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The winning candidate will be a team player that is organized, competitive and driven to help clients develop their marketing strategies.

You have built your career on relationships and understand the importance of consulting with clients about their objectives and developing solutions that help them achieve their goals.

Our environment is fast-paced and no two days are the same. A valid drivers license and a vehicle in good working condition is required for this position.

The Capital News is delivered every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday to over 46,000 homes in the Central Okanagan. We are a part of the Black Press family, Canada’s largest independent newspaper group with over 150 community, daily and urban papers located in BC, Alberta, Washington State, Hawaii and Ohio.

Reply in confidence with resume by February 7, 2014 attention: Karen Hill 2495 Enterprise Way Kelowna, BC V1X 7K2 Fax: 250-862-5275 Email: khill@kelownacapnews.com No phone calls please.

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Garden & Lawn AAA LAWN & IRRIGATION Spring Specials! Res./Comm.

Free Quotes 250-212-5320 JIM’S MOWING Book a job at www.jimsmowing.ca or call 310-JIMS(5467)

Handypersons HANDYMAN services for your home repairs, upgrades and general maintenance. No job to big or too small. Call Louis for a free quote. 778-363-4263

Home Improvements KWT BATHROOM & TILE. Remodels. New Construction.

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Cloverdale Premium Quality Paint. NO PAYMENT until the job is completed! Free Est. (1) 250-899-3163

Kitchen Cabinets Kitchen & Bathroom Renovations. GEMINI BATHS: 250862-6991

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for 3 insertions!

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OR 1 WEEK, 3 line word ad

YEAR/MAKE OF CAR

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(1) 250-899-3163

2 Coats Any Colour

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

Roofing & Skylights

GERMAN MASTER ROOFER. Free estimate. BBB Member Call Steffen, 250-863-8224 RYDER Roofing Ltd. ‘From a hole in your roof to a whole new roof.’ Call: 250-765-3191

Rubbish Removal

2 Girls One Truck Rubbish Removal. Truck load $50 - $80 + dump fees. 250-878-5210

Trucking/ Bull Dozing

TNT TRUCKING. No load too small. Junk removal, sand, gravel, etc. (250)862-0821 .

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay

GOOD quality horse hay, small bales (250)835-4748 or (250)833-9595

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

Pets

Miniature Schnauzer Puppies, 16wks old, non-shedding, potty trained, great with children, love to hike. (250)864-6800 SMART, adorable, ready Valentine’s Day. Griffon/Schnauzer x, $550 (250)548-3039

Merchandise for Sale

$100 & Under

2 lovely, solid wood French Provincial end tables, $40. Excellent cond. 250-868-0436

Are you into exercise, motivated and wanting some extra income?

Capital News is looking for a person or persons with a reliable vehicle to deliver newspapers door to door in the Kelowna and Westside areas. Various sized routes on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Your papers would be dropped at your home early in the morning, and you would have the whole day to complete your deliveries.

Work as much or as little as you want.

(+HST)

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To book your ad call your sales representative at 250-763-7114. www.blackpress.ca

ALAN Dignam Electric. Resid/ Comm., Service Calls, Reno’s, Upgrades. Lic’d, Bonded & Insured. Alan: 250-808-6595 PILATO ELECTRIC. Call Tom Pilato 250-878-1811.

WILL do all cleaning. $22/hr.

Also - office / evenings / property mgmnt. 250-765-8500

1 WEEK 1 col x 1” ad with picture

PRICE Contact Info

Electrical

Moving & Storage

$

29.99

3 Rooms For $299,

Cleaning Services

SELLING YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR VAN?

Only

REFACE Countertops.

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

Independent Art And Antiques Appraiser & Consultant.

CLASSIFIED REAL ESTATE

LOVE’S PAINTING Interior Residential Senior Specials 250-215-1327, 778-363-1468 WWW.PAINTSPECIAL.COM

GET BENT Metal Fab, fences, gates, railings, stainless, steel 863-4418www.getbentmetalfab.ca

ANNOUNCEMENTS Birth • Marriage Engagement In Memoriam

Painting & Decorating

Countertops

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

www.blundellartandantiques.com

$

Contractors DCR Contracting, New. const., addtions, kitchen, bath, reno’s, int/ext. Free est.250-862-1746 KSK Framing & Foundations.

Quality workmanship at reas. rates. Free est. 250-979-8948

Peter Blundell AA

250-542-4540 Guardian Estate Appraisals

2x2 2x4

($3.00 per Big White issue)

FAMILY Movers. Moving?

Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance trips. Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250-493-2687

To apply for this position, please call Capital News Circulation at 250-763-7575 and ask for Richard.

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Merchandise for Sale

Merchandise for Sale

Merchandise for Sale

$100 & Under

Firearms

Firewood/Fuel

4Drawer white desk, 51L, 23W. $35. Excellent condition.

250-868-0436

DOUBLE Barrel vintage shotgun, $150. Asstrd Air Rifles, some with scopes & carry cases, $60-$85. Assrtd air pistols with holsters, $65-$80. 250769-0882

$300 & Under 7 day Adult Alpine or Nordic Skiing or Boarding pkg $350 Call Daisy 1-(416)- 364- 9619

$500 & Under STANDARD size CANOE. Excellent condition.$500 OBO. (250)681-3658

Fruit & Vegetables

Free Items FREE: black simulated leather chair & loveseat, 2 cushioned larger sofa, rocker chair & recliner chair (great working cond.) Phone: (778)478-2211 FREE pick up, appliances or any kind of metal, $10 for electronic PU. Phone: 801-9975

Fruit & Vegetables

Fresh From the Fields

Merchandise for Sale

Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Furniture

Misc. for Sale

Misc. for Sale

Houses For Sale

SLIDE INTO COMFORT w/ A BRAND NEW QUEEN MATTRESS $160. Still in plastic, mfg. warranty.

250.870.2562

BOOK your classified ad in the Capital News and for an additional $3.00 we’ll run it in our Big White Magazine.

Call 250-763-7114 today! ($3.00 per Big White issue)

Dry Applewood, P/U load $150, Full Cord Split - $300, Not Split - $225, Green - $185.

Serge: 250-215-9273 FIR Firewood. Delivered. Full size pick up. $150/load. Dave (778)-480-1173, 250-878-5710

Merchandise for Sale

Medical Supplies Exc. Cond., lightly used walkin bathtub, Seabridge, $900 reg. $3000. Call:250-862-9110

Misc. for Sale

12 x 15 British India Carpet, Pastel Colors. Offers. Phone: (250)762-2848

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?

Garage Sales

Garage Sales

Furniture

“Local Produce at Your Doorstep” To place an ad...call the Kelowna Capital News

250-763-7114

HAZELDELL ORCHARDS Apple Juice For Sale 5 Litre Boxes 3 Varieties

CENTRAL, SPCA (Aux) Sale, Saturday, Feb. 8, 10am-1pm.

Lunch, White Elephant, Books, Linen, Clothes, Jewellery & Baking. Donations of Sale Items Appreciated. First United Church, 721 Bernard Ave.

Call: 250-862-4997 for pick-up

MOVING Sale; Sat., Feb. 8, & Sun Feb 9- 9-3pm. Furniture, hshld items, exercise equip & garden.

1104-2440 Old Okanagan Hwy. Westbank.

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

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

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.

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.

IPHONE CASE Brand new, never used Iphone 5 Lifeproof.Multiple colors. Asking $15.00.

250-549-1489 or text 250-306-8489 for details.

MOVING. Computer Desk with Hutch, Solid. Good Cond. $65.

Solid Maple China Cabinet Great Cond. $500. English Paragon 1st love Bone China, $650. (250)717-1021

Misc. Wanted Coin Op Washing/Dryer machines. Any condition. Can pick up. 250-549-0644 COLLECTOR looking to buy a coin collection. Also looking for coins, bars, medals, ingots from RC Mint, Franklin Mint, US Mint & others. Todd 250864-3521 I make house calls!

PURCHASING old Canadian & American coin collections & accumulations. 250-548-3670 RECORDS Wanted, Pandosy Books #138-1889 Springfield Rd. nr. Bulk Foods, 861-4995

Real Estate Acreage for Sale

Say “OK Big Three”

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

WHAT IS MY HOME WORTH? Find Out What Your Home Is Worth. Free Quick Over The Net Evaluation. www.KelownaHouseValue.com

Royal Lepage Kelowna

Lots

By Owner 1 acre Okanagan Lake View Lot off Tronson Rd, serviced, secure w/private lake access. Offers. 250-275-1626

Mobile Homes & Parks ✰

CERTIFIED FACTORY OUTLET.

ALMOST level 10.7 acres ALR land in Lake Country.

Central location, only seconds to town center. Awesome views of the valley and Wood Lake awaiting your dream home. Approx. 2 1/2 acres is planted in high density apples.

For Sale by Owner, please call 250-240-7696

Featuring SIERRAS family community, or single and multi-section homes for your property.

250-769-6614 www.accenthomes.ca

Mortgages CHIP REVERSE MORTGAGE

Houses For Sale Want current value to sell your property? For professional info call Grant, Premiere Canadian Properties at (250)-862-6436 FREE EVALUATION.

Bob Urbanovitch 250.809.1433 burbanovitch@chip.ca

Sales & Service Directory ACCOUNTING/TAX BOOKEEPING the tax pros

e-file

BATHROOMS

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

CARPENTRY

www.kelownabathrooms.com

~ New Construction ~ Remodels ~ WCB & Insured BEST PRICES GUARANTEED Call today for your FREE Consultation 250-469-1102

COUNTERTOPS

ELECTRIC

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

The Green Alternative.

PILATO ELECTRIC

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250-470-2235

PLUMBING REPAIRS GEMINI BATHS

250-862-6991

Service Calls.

Repairs, Maintenance & Construction. 21 yrs Exp.

Tom Pilato 250-878-1811

Fully licensed in BC, Bonded & Insured.

AVAIL TO WORK ANYWHERE IN BC.

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INCOME TAX SERVICE ORCHARD PARK MALL t4NBMM #VTJOFTT

250-762-8206 250-717-8299

Got Bored

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

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*We Accurately Prepare All Types of Tax Returns

SAME DAY REFUNDS* *Some Restrictions Apply

48” VANITY DEPTH COUNTERTOP BLOWOUT $

DCR Contracting

e. dcrcontracting@shaw.ca

New construction, additions, kitchen, bath, reno’s, interior/exterior. FREE estimates.

1 color Formica Calacatta Marble .........

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

On select colors only | Installation available

Natural Stone Surfaces

(250) 862-1746

FRAMING

LAWN AND GARDEN

MOVING & STORAGE

PAINTING/ DECORATING

ksk

AAA LAWN & IRRIGATION

GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES

AFFORDABLE PAINTING

250.979.8948

250-212-5320

Framing & Foundations Quality workmanship at reasonable rates.

Free estimates

SPRING SPECIALS, power rake, aeration, fertilizer, tree & hedge pruning, irrigation, residential/ commercial grass cutting & property maintenance, retaining walls, rock work, yard overhauls & clean-ups. FREE QUOTES.

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

TRUCKING

TNTTRUCKING

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

TEAM GERMAN MASTER ROOFER ROOFS OF ALL KINDS • • • • •

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

WWW.TEAMGERMAN.COM

1 man + truck - $49/hr.

2 men + truck - $69/hr Serving the Okanagan for over 20 years.

Complete packing & unpacking & junk removal available

PAYLESS MOVING 250-808-2938

RUBBISH REMOVAL RUBBISH REMOVAL Truck load of junk or yard waste loaded and hauled to the dump, ranging from $50-$80 per load + dump fees.

250-878-5210

WELDING

WINTER SERVICE

• Fences • Gates • Railings • Rollcages • Ornamental Iron Work • Aluminium • Stainless & Steel.

Tube Bending Specialists. www.getbentmetalfab.ca

250-863-4418

All One Piece Laminate

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

colonialcountertops.com

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

250-863-9830 or 250-768-1098

FEATURE

2 GIRLS ONE TRUCK

250.863.8224

METAL FABRICATION LTD.

14.95 lin ft

LAMINATE TOPS ....... starting at $14.95 LF NATURAL STONE ......starting at $59.00 SF

250-870-8851

ROOFING

FEATURE

the tax pros

RETIRED CARPENTER

KWT BATHROOMS & TILE

COUNTERTOPS

CONTRACTORS

SAME DAY SERVICE FULLY INSURED FREE ESTIMATES

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

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

DCR Contracting

e. dcrcontracting@shaw.ca

New construction, additions, kitchen, bath, reno’s, interior/exterior. FREE estimates.

(250) 862-1746

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Real Estate

Rentals

Rentals

Rentals

Transportation

Transportation

Transportation

Townhouses

Commercial/ Industrial

Homes for Rent

Shared Accommodation

Auto Accessories/Parts

Cars - Domestic

Towing

SUPER Townhouse Deal!

2bdrm, 1bath, 2 level townhouse on Westside, $149,900.

Close to schools & recreation.

No strata fees. Alex & Gai, Remax, 250-718-8182

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent

STORE Front 207 Rutland Road N., Kelowna . 1475 sq ft.

High traffic volume. 250-8611565 Yard lease available for level parking/open commercial storage space. 1/3 acre in security fenced yard beside Kelowna Canadian Tire, avail. Apr. 1, $1500/m.+GST, 250-448-6604

THE CONSERVATORY

Duplex / 4 Plex

Units ranging from 1bd & 1bath to 2bd, 2.5bath + den.

(778)484-5847

FEB. 15th 2bd Duplex, 1 bath, Ok Mission, quiet area, 4 appl, $935 incl. water, NS, NP. Single, working couple / person pref’d, DD, ref’s req’d. 250764-4786 or 250-801-1797

Upscale Condos Conveniently Located.

info@kelownaconservatory.com

CENTRE of Kelowna. New affordable lux 1&2bd, 5appls, ug prking, NS/NP. 250-763-6600. www.rentcentrepoint.com

Commercial/ Industrial FOR LEASE 1000 sq.ft. Office Trailer fully serviced on fenced 1/2 acre. Zoned Heavy Industrial Including Auto Wrecking. $3000 triple net incl. Fenced 1/2 acre service industrial lot available. Central Westside Location. will build to suit.

250-769-7424

SMALL 2bdrm 4plex, fridge, stove & utils incl’d., $750/mo.

2860 Scharf Rd. West Kel. Also 3bdrm house fr st $850/mo + utils 250-768-5381

Homes for Rent 2bd, 1bath in Rutland, large lot & shop. 1-250-212-0892, or 1-250-679-8808 3Bdrm front of house, 1281 Pheasant St. Close to all ammens, $1200 + utils, NS, NP, Avail NOW, 250-470-7291

Legal Notices

Legal Notices

CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST The City of Kelowna invites expressions of interest for the removal of a residential bungalow structure at 649 Dehart Road. Submissions must be received no later than 4 pm on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014, 4th floor City Hall, Real Estate and will not be opened publicly.

The City reserves the right to reject any or all responses, to waive defects in any submission documents and to accept any submission or offer which it may consider to be in the best interest of the City. The lowest or any submission or offer will not necessarily be accepted.

Please contact Tammy Abrahamson in the Property Management Office at 250-469-8659 for further information. kelowna.ca

Cars - Domestic

Cars - Domestic

AFFORDABLE LUXURY BETTER THAN NEW Completely redone beauty, over 2100 sq ft on one level. Many features not found in an new home in this price range. 9 new app.4 rooms with fireplaces, huge birch kitchen, hardwood and tile flooring, built in wall to wall entertainment centre, huge garage, lots of parking. Country setting, Vernon area. Compare value, you won’t be disappointed. $479,900 403- 5402991

The City Of Kelowna has the following house available for rent: Rutland area - 3+1bedroom house, 2bath, $1600/mth Applications can be obtained online at www.kelowna.ca under Residents, Rental Properties or between 8am to 4pm at 1435 Water St. Kelowna, Real Estate Department. The deadline for submission of application is 4:00 pm on Friday February 21, 2014

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.

2bds for rent in house. Shared kitchen, bath & yard. NP, incl. utils, older male pref., hospital area. $400 & $500. Call 250860-8031 2RMS for rent in shared house near OK College- KLO. $300 /mo ea, incl int. Student or working person. 250-801-7004

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2BD, furn’d w/lrg sitting room, bright eating area, ideal for seniors, price incl meals, snacks, laundry & housekeeping. $1250. Reduced rate for couple. 250-718-7455 2bd suite, N.Rutland, above grd, wood floor, cable, int., sep ent., W/D, A/C, NS, NP. Close to bus & school, $800 incl utils, March 1. 250-491-3935 NEWER 1bdrm suite, avail immediately. Own entry, parking & nice yard, $675 incl. utils.

Quiet area in East Kelowna, NS, NP. Clean resp. person.

250-869-9663, 250-215-2085 VERY cute newer 2bd, 1bth. $850 incl utils & WD. NS/NP. Glenrosa. Call 250-718-8182

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SNIFF OUT A NEW CAREER IN THE CLASSIFIEDS

Office/Retail

Transportation

Rutland furn’d rooms for working man, 30+, living room, kitchen, laundry, utils incl. + shaw cable. $400 + DD. 250215-1561, 250-765-7639

Tenders

Tenders

ONLY $59.99 plus HST

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

250-763-7114

Auto Financing

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.

Scrap Car Removal

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

Limited time offer!!

Buy 2 weeks, get 30% off the 2nd week

Call your classified representative today!

Suites, Upper 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.

Rooms for Rent

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

Suites, Lower

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.

NEWLY Reno’d Office Space on 2nd floor with lake view in Westbank, 700sqft., $800 incl.

T.N. Phone: 250-718-9083

Say “OK Big Three”

AUTOMOTIVE SPECIAL

AAA SCRAP REMOVAL. WE WILL BEAT ALL COMPETITORS PRICING, 250-801-4199

AAA Service 24/7, Cash For Cars.

Call Paul Haul (250)808-9593 AA Auto Recycler’s. Scrap Cars/Metal. Will pay for some cars. Call Scott 250-558-8855

Sport Utility Vehicle Tenders

1994 FORD EXPLORER

Great condition in/out.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) irect Buy D $$$ e v & Sa

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Over 175

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Bailiff Repo’s, Police Recoveries, Lease Backs, Fleet Returns, Bankruptcies Come see for yourself, you’ll be amazed at the HUGE SAVINGS

$AVE Saturday $AVE Feb. 8 @ 11 am 3953 Hwy 97 North • 250-765-5282

www.kelownaauctionworld.com Gates open @ 9am

most units sold unreserved

R14-116 GIS Orthophotography Services 2014 Sealed proposals clearly marked on the outside of the envelope with the words “R14116 GIS Orthophotography Services 2014 RFP” will be received at the Regional District of Central Okanagan Reception, 1450 KLO Road, Kelowna, BC up until 3pm, Local Time, February 18th, 2014. The Request for Proposal (RFP) will not be opened publicly.

Clean & comfortable interior. Runs Perfect.

Very well maintained.

The Regional District reserves the right to reject any or all responses, to waive defects in any bid or proposal document and to accept any proposal or offer which it may consider to be in the best interest of the Regional District. The lowest price proposal or offer will not necessarily be accepted.

Call 250-215-6671

AAA Service 24/7, Cash For Cars.

Call Paul Haul.

(250)808-9593

Trucks & Vans

1994 Ford Ranger 40,000 one owner kms, Great cond. $3500 (250)861-8686

1994 Nissian cab plus, 5spd, some surface rust, runs very well $750. ATV Suzuki 4wheel drive, reverse, winch, runs well, $1350 778-212-2613

2009 GMC Sierra SLE, reg. cab, full load, lots of extras, 21,000km. Still has powertrain warranty, $16,500 OBO. Phone: (250)768-2534 2010 Ford F-150 Platinum, 4X4, 40520 km, black, $15900, abde@netscape.com

4X4 2000 Ford 150 PU. 4.6 small V8, auto, fully loaded, all the toys, 4dr. CD player. Rec hitch, like new in/out, new tires, c/w canopy. $5950 obo.

250-491-4239

Legal

Legal Notices MINES ACT NOTICE OF PROPOSED QUARRY

Take notice that MARK TURTON of APEX LANDS & ORCHARDS LTD. has filed with the Chief Inspector of Mines pursuant to Section 10(1) of the Mines Act, R.S.B.C 1996, c 293, a proposed mine plan together with a program for the protection and reclamation of the land and water courses related to the proposed GLENMORE located at: PID 025-752-472, Lot 3 Section 33 Township 23 ODYD Plan KAP 74100 4055 Glenmore Road.

Any person affected by or interested in this program has 30 days to make written representation to the Chief Inspector of Mines, Ministry of Energy and Mines, South Central Region 2nd Floor 441 Columbia Street, Kamloops, BC. V2C 2T3

Adult Escorts

BOBBI- Pre Valentine Special.

You Snooze You Lose! Call or text, 250-899-4620 Keyano, Sexy, Blonde Vixen needs to be pampered, take care of me, what can you do?

250-717-0999, 10am-midnight MALE 4 Male Erotic Massage $95., Winfield, 9-9 Daily 250-766-2048 SEXY, 42 DDD, 28/32 brown eyed brunette. Sexy & Sweet, Discreet. Enjoys couples & dom, GFE. Kelly 765-1098.

Vernon’s Best! New Grand Location! Discrete, Upscale, Beautiful Attendants. In/out Spoil yourself! 250-307-8174.

Hiring!

$1200

For Sale By Owner

RFP documents may be obtained at no charge from the Regional District of Central Okanagan website (www.regionaldistrict.com/purchasing) or from the Regional District of Central Okanagan Reception, 1450 KLO Road, Kelowna, BC V1W 3Z4.

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST EOI Parks 2014-001 Park Security Contractor Services The Regional District is seeking Expressions of Interest from qualified independent resident contractors to provide Security Contractor Services at Bertram Creek Regional Park.

The consideration to be paid for the services provided shall be reduced rent for the home located in the Park for use by the Security Contractor as their residence.

An expression of interest including a résumé listing relevant experience and references will be received at the Regional District of Central Okanagan, 1450 KLO Road, Kelowna, BC up until 12:00 pm, Local Time, February 21st, 2014.

The Regional District reserves the right to reject any or all responses, and to accept any proposal or offer which it may consider to be in the best interest of the Regional District.

Full details on the service requirements are available by contacting Parks Services at 250-469-6232 or from the Regional District website at: regionaldistrict.com/parks or from the Regional District of Central Okanagan, Parks Services, 2nd floor, 1450 KLO Road, Kelowna, BC V1W 3Z4.

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Amaryllis a consistent performing winter house plant F FROM THE GROUND UP

Don Burnett Jan. 5 with new growth of two fat buds having emerged from the dormant bulb about 10 centimetres in length.

It will take about oneand-a-half to two months to fully extend and bloom, but during this wait we will get to enjoy watching

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Hedging your bet against interest rates increasing

over-watering especially in the early stages of growth as this will cause root and bulb rot.

In fact, the real evidence that Amaryllis thrive on very little moisture is that they can be seen pushing buds and even blooming in the cardboard container or in the display bin if not sold in good time.

Amaryllis belong to a large family of bulbous plants however the one we are familiar with is native to South Africa and has been sold to North Americans as a dormant

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bulb in the fall and winter for decades.

I’m not sure when this trend began but I do know the Amaryllis has been around as long as I have been aware.

The bulbs are dug and prepared for sale in July and August so when we get them they are quite dormant.

You can purchase an Amaryllis by itself or it can come in a kit complete with a pot, saucer and soil.

In our case the soil came as a “puck’ of compressed fibre which ex-

panded into just the right amount of medium to do the job when placed in a bowl of water. They produce large trumpet shaped flowers in a variety of colours such as red, pink, bicolour and white and lately I have been seeing some green ones.

Getting an Amaryllis to bloom again the following year is not difficult if you induce dormancy in August just like the professional growers do.

Remove the bulb from the soil and cut the foliage off about four centimetres above the bulb.

Place it in a brown paper bag in the crisper part of the refrigerator for a few weeks and then repeat the planting procedures as you did when you first received it.

Tune in to The Don Burnett Garden Show on AM 1150 News Talk Sports Saturday mornings from 8:00 to 10 a.m.

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In the mortgage industry, the million dollar question of late is where we think interest rates are headed?

What we do know is the Bank of Canada has held its interest rate to one per cent for a long time.

Looking forward, it appears because of our slowing national economy and lack of job growth combined with inflation remaining below the target of two to three per cent, mortgage rates will remain low for some time yet. So for mortgage holders, the question is do you refinance, renew or even take out a mortgage right now to buy a home.

Variable rates have come down to about 2.5 per cent while longer term mortgage rates have been heading downward, as low as 3.29 per cent for a five-year closed mortgage.

In the end, what we always say is for clients to do what they feel financially comfortable with. Do you want long-term stability and not to worry about increased interest rates in turn increasing the monthly payments? Do you have the stomach to stay in a variable rate not knowing when a rise in interest rates eventually start to head north?

Do you choose to have your investments in one basket? Probably not. We diversify investments so if one does not perform as it should, a portion will be in another portfolio which hopefully will outperform the others, helping to offset any investment losses.

The same can be said for mortgage rates. Instead of having one large mortgage in a locked-in portion for a long period of time, some choose to put a portion in a long-term rate with the balance being placed in a variable rate, closed mortgage or a credit line.

For example, should you have a mortgage of $200,000, why not consider placing one half in a fiveyear closed mortgage and the other half in a variable rate mortgage. That would allow you to not have to worry about a rate increase on the five-year while the variable portion offers the ability to lock that variable rate into a long-term, fixed rate if interest rates start to go up, generally without a penalty, while enjoying the lower interest rate benefit right now.

It’s all dependent on your comfort level and what is best for your needs. We encourage you to talk to a mortgage professional who can explain all aspects of your mortgage financing.

Of Prime Interest is a collaboration of mortgage professionals Darwyn Sloat, 250-718-4117, email dsloat@ kelownahomemortgages.ca; Trish Balaberde, 250-4708324, email trishb@kelownahomemortgages.ca; Kristin Rosdal, 250-878-3007, email kristin@kelownahomemortgages.ca; and Christine Hawkins, 250-8262001, email christine@kelownahomemortgages.ca.

the progress.

While it is growing I will keep it in as bright a location as possible otherwise it will “stretch” looking for light and become top heavy.

Ours is a medium sized bulb which is producing two bloom stems with possibly four trumpet shaped blooms per stem.

I have seen jumbo bulbs produce as many as twice that with four stems sporting four blossoms each for a total of 16.

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or the first time in many years we have an Amaryllis in our home, this one given to us as a Christmas gift.

Over the many years I was in the retail garden centre business, I handled and sold thousands of these easy to grow, popular winter house plants.

During all those years, it was only on a rare occasion or two there was ever a complaint due to non-performance.

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Real estate Think product quality over large space inventory levels remain low ▼ BATHROOM DESIGN

While your dream bath may be a sprawling space, the reality is that the typical bathroom is 100 square feet or less.

But, a large bathroom footprint isn’t always the answer to a better bath.

Focusing on quality products can create a luxurious look, even in a small space.

You may not be able to create more space, but there are many ways to create the illusion of more space.

Adding a pedestal sink or a furniture-style vanity with legs gives an increased line of sight, making the space appear larger. Similarly, clutter takes up valuable space.

One way to free up extra room on the countertop is with a single-handle or wall-mount faucet.

Doors can also make a room feel constrained.

Rather than a traditional swing or hinged door, opt for pocket doors, which frees up about 10 square feet of floor space.

We all need storage in the bath, but don’t limit yourself to the horizontal surfaces.

Make the most of your vertical space by adding bath accessories, as well.

Adding a hotel shelf, which combines a towel bar with a shelf, offers an excellent storage spot for towels. A wall-mount hair dryer holder, a pivoting wall-mount makeup mirror, a curved shower rod and robe hooks are all excellent hotel-inspired ac-

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Dual-function products are perfect for smaller baths because they offer added benefits without taking up more space.

Update your current toilet paper holder, towel bar and in-shower shelves with newer versions that integrate a grab bar.

A stylish grab bar designs featuring a paper holder, a towel bar and two shelf designs; all in a variety of finishes to help you update these bathroom basics while adding storage, safety and style.

Since we tend to shower more than soak, creating one sensational showering space, and possibly eliminating the

tub, is a wise use of surface area.

For an easy upgrade, swap your current showerhead with a new, high-quality model.

Or, for a more luxurious remodel, install a vertical spa complete with components like body sprays and a hand shower on a single wall to surround yourself in blissful exhilaration.

No matter how large or small your shower, there’s always room to add seating, which increases safety and ease while shaving and washing.

The fold-down teak seat idea is a great option since it features a unique wall-mount design that

folds down for a comfortable and secure shower seat to avoid slips and falls. When not in use, it folds up to a thin, compact profile.

There are more benefits to mirrors in a bathroom other than a place to check your hair and makeup. They can actually make a room appear twice as large as the actual size. In addition to your vanity mirror, consider hanging a full-length mirror on a door.

Similarly, bringing in more light will open up the space and make your bathroom come to life.

A skylight is a unique addition, since it utilizes the often unused ceiling

space.

Lighting fixtures are also an ideal way to brighten the space, but don’t settle for boring basics. Try more stylish options, like sconces, which can add a more designer, upscale feel.

There is a wide variety of lighting fixtures available in one-, two-, threeand four-light configurations to fit your space constraints and will perfectly match your faucets and accessories in style and finish.

So shop for quality over quantity when updating your bathroom, and enjoy the serenity of a stylish and organized space.

ith the middle of February quickly approaching, the Central Okanagan real estate market is starting to gear up for spring as the house inventory is starting to rapidly climb—or is it?

For 2013, our region has posted below average available inventory each month, and January was no different to start this year.

Statistics reflected for REAL ESTATE single-family residences RUNDOWN reveals inventory is down 5.02 per cent from this time last year.

Condominiums also faced a similar scenario, a Ceinwen decrease of 4.58 per cent.

For the total number Morgan of single-family homes currently on the market that number is substantially low, as currently there are only 985 properties listed. When compared to last year’s total inventory for single-family homes, that’s a decrease of almost 18 per cent, from 1,196.

Once again, condominiums are following suit, as product is down from 700 to 623 units currently listed on the MLS. That’s a whopping drop of 11 per cent.

Overall inventory is down in the Central Okanagan almost 12 per cent, while sales overall are up almost seven per cent.

Currently, there is a buzz throughout Kelowna, as I’m sure is the case with neighbouring communities, of seeing a return to a real estate market with multiple offer scenarios, quickly accepted offers and back-up offers getting in place on currently listed product.

Sellers should keep in mind, however, that the average single-family home currently on the market sells in about 100 days, and for condominiums it’s 112 days.

So, while activity is heating up in the Central Okanagan, sellers still need to be a little patient and let the market run its course. Still, list your home and the buyers will come.

Buyers are seemingly becoming eager to get out there and find their forever home or investment property, leaving one to wonder why aren’t sellers taking advantage of the below average inventory and listing their property for all of the hungry home buyers who are out there currently shopping around?

Ceinwen Morgan works in the Kelowna real estate industry.

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